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January 2013

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Home Design — Organizing the Closet: Getting organized will be a top resolution for many in 2013, and cleaning out the closet often is a main priority. Professional organizers from Simblissity in Geneva and EncoreORGanization in East Dundee offer pointers to manage closet space effectively.

Artist profile: Brian DeWolf, a highly decorated photographer from Batavia, will showcase his work throughout January at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora.

Wine Niche: Vince Balistreri of Niche Restaurant in Geneva shares reasons why having a little wine may not be a bad thing — as long as it’s enjoyed in moderation.

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Cover inset: Fox Valley Orthopedics in Geneva has opened

OrthoFirst — the area’s first orthopedic immediate care center.

Find out what that means for you!

How do you treat the common cold? Dr. Susan Hamada of Sherman Physician Group and Dr. Boguslaw Bonczak of Algonquin Family Medicine share their expertise for staying healthy through cold and flu season. ! Lowfat Recipe Of The Month: We kickstart this new w e N three-month series with a healthy recipe provided by Pear of Chefs in St. Charles.

On The Cover: A popular New Year’s resolution for many will be to get in shape in 2013. But if traditional gym workouts don’t seem appealing, what can you do? Try one of these unconventional methods of fitness, including Xtend Barre and Piloxing at V Fusion Studio in Geneva, airobics at Epic Air Trampoline Park in South Elgin or Hoopnotica at the Geneva Park District.

If you had to choose the healthiest beverage available to you in a particular moment, would you choose the best or the worst?

Registered dietitian Jessica Warda of Sherman Hospital and Diabetes Center and Staci Vetrovsky, vice president of Elgin’s Nutrition Care Systems, provides a hierarchy of 10 drinks, and you may be surprised what lies toward the bottom of the list.

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advantage of family yoga time with Jackie Kold Fitness and Yoga in St. Charles. There are many benefits of exercising as a family, say area health and fitness experts.

How important is it to stay up to date on computer technology?

Elgin Community College instructor Jill Ballard says it’s essential in today’s workforce. Representatives from ECC, Waubonsee Community College, the St. Charles Public Library and the Aurora Public Library discuss various ways adults and kids can get acclimated to modern systems.

Write This Down: Michelle Stien, a stay-at-home mother of two, offers five tips for getting in the mood to exercise.

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If you’re making the move to get into shape, you probably want to look good doing so! Check out the latest in women’s athletic wear from Athleta.

What exactly are organic facials, and what benefits do they have for your skin? Find out the answers from estheticians at Ginger Root Salon of St. Charles and Skin Care Plus in Geneva.

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WOD: Meet Elizabeth Berrones-Rotchford, an attorney who

has donated countless hours of pro bono legal advice to those in need. She recently was named an inaugural Kane County Magazine Women of Distinction award winner.

Social Life: Singer/songwriter Lindsay Lawler was 43 photographed wearing a dress from Jane Pabon Boutique in Geneva!

Calendar: Now is the time to try something different or find a 44 new hobby. Take a look at our calendar of arts and events to find a show, event or family activity that piques your interest.

47 N e w ! Artist Showcase: We debut our new monthly Artist Showcase feature with a photograph by South Elgin resident Nanette Stephens. Check back each month to view artwork created by a different local artist.

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like to think that I’m a jill-of-all-trades when it comes to trying new sports and enjoying different hobbies. With that said, there are dozens of items on my bucket list that I have yet to explore — adventure races, rock climbing, a triathlon ... and the list goes on.

Still, I have tried many different exercise and fitness classes over the years and enjoyed them immensely. I’ve simply liked being active, and I thank my parents for getting me involved early on in dance and sports.

I was a four-year, three-sport athlete in high school, so when I hit college and became worried that I wouldn’t be exercising daily, I automatically signed up for several intramural sports to keep myself in shape. I also hit the weight room frequently — since it was free to students — and I even took tap dancing as an elective class as a junior. I enjoyed it so much, I took it again my senior year — even though I didn’t need the credit. The combination of those activities kept me in the best shape of my life.

After I graduated, however, I knew I’d have to stay on top of my fitness because I wouldn’t a) be walking or riding my bike to class, b) have the time to visit a gym during the middle of the day in between classes, or c) have multiple sports leagues available at one nearby location.

So, weeks after graduation, one of my closest friends and I enrolled in a summer tap class at a nearby studio and, because we thought it would be fun, we joined a hip hop dance class, too.

Our egos took a little hit after we realized our instructor was a senior in high school, but we have many fond memories of that summer.

In fact, I liked the hip hop class so much, I found a hip hop class close to home just a few years ago and participated in an end-of-the-year recital, which brought back memories of the recitals I performed in as a young girl.

Then, I found Zumba classes at my local park district and fell in love with the rhythms and dances that were fun and made me feel like I wasn’t really working out at all. And a friend invited me to play in a co-ed softball league that, while it probably provided more entertainment than exercise, kept me busy for a few summers.

But recently, for the first time in my adult life, I haven’t been enrolled in any fitness class or been a member of any sports team. In fact, because my husband and I were planning to move this past year, I let my gym membership expire. The lack of exercise in my life has been taking its toll — and quite frankly, I’m sick of it.

That’s why I’ve had such a great time putting together our January issue, which focuses on exercising, healthy living and healthy eating. It’s given me some great ideas of ways to get back into a healthy, active lifestyle.

Our cover story takes a look at some of the new and/or unconventional methods of exercising that are available in Kane County (page 24). I peeked in at an Xtend Barre class at V Fusion Studio in Geneva, taught by owner Vicky Waterman, and the upbeat ballet/yoga/ Pilates workout had me wishing I had brought workout clothes with me. Waterman told me that the class truly does produce results, and it’s brought her back to life. T he stories of airobics at Epic Air in South Elgin and Hoopnotica at the Geneva Park District sound equally appealing to me. You’ll have to be the judge for yourself.

We also are embarking on a three-month Lowfat Recipe Of The Month series in which we’ll showcase a different recipe by a local chef to help you on your road to healthy eating (page 23).

Don’t miss our story about the hierarchy of everyday beverages in which a local health expert rates the best — and worst — drinks available today (page 28).

And, for those of you who like to look good while you get all hot and sweaty, we’ve got some fashionable — and technologically savvy — winter workout outfits, complements of Athleta (page 38).

I’m looking to get back on track in 2013, and I hope that if you’re planning to do the same, you find some great ideas in the following pages!

Blessings to you and yours!

— Stephanie N. Grimoldby Editor

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On The Cover Pictured on the cover is Vicky Waterman, owner of V Fusion Studio in Geneva. Waterman teaches Xtend Barre, an exercise class that combines Pilates, ballet and yoga, among other classes. Her studio also offers Piloxing, a combination of boxing and standing Pilates, Zumba and other fitness classes. For more unconventional ways to stay fit, see page 24.

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When You Need Some SPACE How To Organize Your Closet

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ith the ink barely dry on the long lists of New Year’s resolutions this year, Kane County residents can put their best foot forward without spending hours shuffling through their closets in search of a matching pair of shoes.

They just have to learn how to organize.

For longtime friends Donelle Duvall and Mary Beth Wright, simplifying living spaces — and occasionally lifestyles — was a skillset the two women naturally had acquired while raising their children.

Recognizing their talents and how they could help others, the mothers launched their professional organization company, Simblissity, nearly a year ago in Geneva.

“It is always easier to clean with a professional,” Duvall says, adding that experts know quick tricks to keeping closets free from clutter.

How to start

Duvall and Wright have come up with a list of 15 closet must-do tips that includes

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removing all items, donating, measuring appropriate spaces for future shelving and nailing peg boards to the backs of doors.

The organizers suggest that regularly used items should be kept at eye level, while other belongings can be stored higher. Accessories such as shoes easily can be stored in clear plastic containers with a label or photo of the hidden pairs on the front.

Keeping a closet stylishly up to date yet easy to navigate is another step both Duvall and Wright emphasize.

Opt for wood or plastic hangers, Wright says, noting that wire hangers can sag with heavy clothing, rust if damp clothing is hung on it and cause wrinkles in pants. Color-coding garments also allows items to be reached quickly when time is limited.

For T.J. Moore, a design and sales associate at EncoreORGanization in East Dundee — which creates custom closets and storage solutions

5 Regularly used items should be kept at eye level, while other belongings can be stored higher.

34 Color-coding garments allows items to be reached quickly when time is limited (Photos provided by Encore ORGanization)

— sectioning off items based on their seasonal uses is key to accessibility.

“Finding that rotation between seasons is important,” he says.

During his trips from home to home, Moore listens to his client’s needs and wants when it comes to creating an organized closet.

“My goal is to design something that will fit in with their lifestyle,” he says.

Continue the process

A closet could be a luxurious walk-in equipped with a chandelier and velvety benches. Or, keeping things as economical as possible by maximizing space without stretching the wallet is ideal.

“We like to create a luxurious look on a beer budget,” Wright says, laughing.

To Wright, that means attacking do-it-yourself projects at every opportunity in addition to revamping a few room accents like switching out dome lights for non-expensive fixtures.

Both Simblissity women admit that keeping a closet organized involves a strict regimen that needs to be followed consistently, similar to a diet, they joke in their

step-by-step closet organizing guide. They recommend revisiting a closet every three to six months, working on one closet at a time to keep any overwhelming feelings at bay.

Moore has seen an increase in deep cleaning projects during days where the temperature has dropped and the leaves have fallen.

“During the winter, people are inside more and stuck with all the items they have from the summer, “ he says, adding that the cold season triggers people to tackle their closets more than any other time.

At the end of the day, finishing a closet offers a sense of accomplishment for Moore that warms his heart on even the chilliest of days.

“I love going in and rehabbing a space and seeing the reaction of the customer.” kc

15 ways to organize it

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1. Engage a professional organizer to get you through the process. It is always easier to do it with a professional.

2. Begin by taking EVERYTHING out.

3. Donate what you don’t need — the rule is if you have not worn it in a year, discard it!

4. Measure the closet so bins properly fit on any available shelves or floor space.

5. To add space to smaller closets, nail a pegboard on the back of a closet door. Add hooks for a variety of items to be hung such as purses, necklaces, belts, etc.

6. Remove wire hangers (donate to drycleaner); use wood or plastic to keep clothes wrinkle-free.

7. Organize clothes by category (shirts one rack, pants one rack), then by color if 6 Closets can be luxurious walk-ins or economical spaces — it all depends on the client.

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5 Organization is important in all types of closets, even wine closets.

you like. Sweaters can be folded on shelves.

Bins can be used for socks or scarves, too, if lacking drawer space.

8. Items that are regularly used should be kept at eye level, and others can be stored higher, put in a bin or donated.

9. Shoes can go in clear, plastic bins with a label or a picture of the shoes on the front.

These can be stacked to save space.

10. Belts and scarves can be kept in a basket or bin and stored at eye level.

11. Purses can be stored in a clear vinyl handbag file with pockets (available at The Container Store).

12. If space is at a premium, use underthe-bed storage bins for out of season clothing. Cold weather gear can move to a hall closet/mud room.

13. Revisit closet cleanouts every three to six months — it is a maintenance program, like dieting.

14. Only do ONE closet reorganization at a time — don’t overwhelm yourself.

15. Organize closets when you have a few hours of uninterrupted time, and have an organizer get you through the entire process.

Have water and a sandwich on hand.

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A Long, Winding Road I By LARA JACKSON

Looking for something fun and free to do that’s indoors?

Check out some of Brian DeWolf’s photography, which is on display through Jan. 31 in the visual Art Gallery, located on the second floor of the Grand Gallery of the Paramount Theatre, located at 23 E. Galena Blvd. in Aurora.

The collection includes pieces and large-scale banner prints shot in France from DeWolf ’s exhibit shown in May 2009 at Croissy sur Seine,

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France, which were shot in France.

More recent photos of the Fox Valley area also will be on display. Most of the pieces are available for purchase.

A Detour Along The Way

DeWolf, a Batavia resident, traveled a long, winding road before becoming a photographer, but art was always in the back of his mind.

“Photography is a form of recording life,” DeWolf says. “Adjusting or editing the photograph is a form of interpreting life. The magic happens

after the picture is taken when the artist bends and twists the information to give the image personality.”

DeWolf’s passion for photography can be traced back to 1971 upon his graduation from McKendree University in Lebanon. It was then that he began photographing, using a temporary darkroom in his parents’ basement in Wheaton. However, making a living took precedence, he says. Before devoting his time solely to photography, DeWolf worked as a manufacturer’s representative for his KaneCountyMagazine.com

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Adjusting or editing the photograph is a form of interpreting life Brian DeWolf, photographer from Batavia

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father’s business. He then served 20 years on the St. Charles police force and retired in 2000 as a sergeant. Only then was he able to pursue his passion full time.

“There really is no connection at all between police work and photography — I wanted a complete break,” DeWolf says.

“My photography focuses on what is good in life. I center on the aesthetics and like to captivate people with the picture.”

Always drawn to old, historic buildings, DeWolf knew that photography was his calling when he spent three hours immersed in shooting pictures at the old Moline foundry building on Dean Street in St. Charles and wasn’t aware how much time had passed.

No matter the setting, DeWolf’s photography examines everyday life and celebrates the extraordinary of the ordinary. Photos of local images are prominent throughout DeWolf’s collections. Such images include downtown Batavia, window

reflections of stores in historic Geneva or more peaceful, natural images such as the boathouse in Fabyan Forest Preserve in Geneva or the shores of the Fox River.

Influenced by Ansel Adams and inspired by architecture, DeWolf holds true to his mission statement: “My photography began as an exercise to produce artistic images from the places that were most familiar to me. People no longer see the luster on what has become dull from familiarity … I don’t shoot spontaneously.

I enjoy examining details of a scene.”

Those who attend DeWolf’s exhibit at the Paramount Theatre will get to see his images which, many times, take him hours to perfect on the computer. DeWolf manipulates the color photos, creating images that look more like a painting than a photo.

“I’m a perfectionist, and the computer has helped me create more detail and finesse to my images — I can document the images and create a mood,

making it look more artistic,” says DeWolf.

Awards, Niche

A member of the Professional Photographers of America, DeWolf’s photography has received many accolades throughout the years.

In 2002, his piece “Foggy Morning Ride” was accepted into the PPA Loan Collection.

Marathon Press, the publisher of the collection, describes the collection as “the best of the best” of more than 8,000 entries.

In June 2003, “Foggy Morning Ride” also was featured as an introduction to a special advertising section for Geneva in Chicago magazine.

The same piece also won the Denise Kavanagh Award at the St. Charles Fine Art Show in 2003.

As a way to develop an artist exchange between Geneva and its sister city, Croissy sur Seine, DeWolf was invited to photograph the French city in 2006. This visit resulted in a solo exhibit of his work in 2009 in France.

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“A woman [who used to live in Geneva] became sick while visiting in Croissy,” DeWolf says. “She was befriended ... by Karin deMarco, the woman who organizes sister city relationships with the city of Croissy. They discovered some similarities between the two towns — rivers, rail line, etc. — and decided to organize citizen visits between the two cities for the purpose of exchanging culture and developing long-term friendships. Having had some success photographing Geneva, St. Charles and Batavia, I was asked if I would like to try photographing Croissy and nearby towns. I never considered declining the honor.”

DeWolf was awarded the Bronze Level Photographer of the Year award in 2008 when four out of four of his entries merited — or received high scores to be identified — as impressive images in PPA’s international print competition. Thirteen of DeWolf’s photos have merited in these international print competitions since 2002.

Also, in 2006, about 80 of DeWolf ’s photos were chosen for “A Toast to the 14 Congressional District” event and fundraiser for former Speaker of the House, U.S. Congressman Dennis Hastert.

“My photographs are very much a niche, and I’m extremely grateful to everyone who has supported me throughout the years,” DeWolf says. “Things have picked up the past few years — it’s unbelievable.”

“I hope my photos create a relaxing, beautiful, calming and enjoyable effect upon the viewer,” he continues. “Also, the images on display at the Paramount will grab your attention – there’s a lot of big splashes of color.”

Viewers of DeWolf’s exhibit at the Paramount will be treated to a plethora of images, from familiar images to French landscapes and cityscapes that evoke the customs and personality of the country and the town.

For more information about the exhibit, contact Melissa Mercado at melmeisch@ comcast.net or call 630-408-9926. kc

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Salud!

IsThiswine healthy? has been an ongoing debate for as long

But notice how I keep using the word moderation. None of these good things will help if wine or any alcohol is abused. It can actually work in an opposite manner if used in excess.

Alcohol carries a ton of calories, which is not good for the body or mental state of mind as many people worry about their weight. It also is very harmful to memory and has been linked to liver disease.

For the most part, your body wants to reject things that are bad for you. Alcohol is one of these things. Many doctors will tell you the good is outweighed by the bad when it comes to alcohol, and they might note that if you have never had an alcoholic drink, you are better off never starting.

But alcohol is like bacon — even though it is not good for us, when consumed in moderation, it is not going to kill us.

My overall conclusion is that wine is better for you than other alcohols for the most part, but is still not considered a healthy solution to any problems other then maybe a little stress.

Enjoyed in moderation, wine can be enjoyed and it won’t harm the body.

But if you are having health problems, I recommend going to a doctor and getting help there before you start chugging wine by the liter to cure yourself.

as I can remember.

If you watch the news, it pops up every other month as a short little segment saying this doctor did a study that shows wine helps fight cancer. Another says wine help fights heart disease; another shows a picture of a 100-year-old woman having a glass of wine saying she has had a glass a day since she was 12.

I have spent the last couple of months trying to find the truth to these questions. For the most part, there is some truth that wine can be good for you.

But what not everyone mentions is that it can be bad if abused.

Wine has many antioxidants, but the body does not use all of them. These antioxidants come mostly from the skin of the grape, which for the most part is thrown away after the wine making process. A lot of these antioxidants are believed to fight cancer.

Unfortunately, a lot of these cancer studies with humans are in their infant stages and need more time for conclusions.

Yes, in this aspect wine is good for you.

However, you are probably much better off eating a spinach salad with vegetables.

But that’s no fun.

There is also the belief that wine can help your good cholesterol. Yes, that is a with Vince Balistreri fact. In some cases, a glass of wine a day • Vince Balistreri is general can boost HDL “good cholesterol” by 20 manager and sommelier at percent.

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3 Dr. Timothy Petsche stands by the MRI machine at Fox Valley Orthopedics.

Help In Healing

Orthopedic Surgeons Address Concerns With Bones, Joints And Muscles

By STEPHANIE N. GRIMOLDBY Photos by JEFF KRAGE

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t was late October when Gabbie Cesarone was playing in a soccer game and went into a tackle against another girl.

The 12-year-old’s opponent got to the ball first, and the follow-through of the girl’s kick caught Cesarone on the wrist.

“It was like a tingling sensation almost, and I knew right away something happened,” she says.

So did her mother, Jonalee, who lives near St. Charles.

“Gabbie immediately threw her hand up and started running to the sideline,” Jonalee 4 Dr. Timothy Petsche with his patient, 12-year-old Gabbie Cesarone, at Fox Valley Orthopedics.

Cesarone says. “I knew something was wrong, because that child never raises her hand to come out.

“I’m a nurse … I knew it was probably serious.”

It was pretty serious — a broken wrist — and it couldn’t have come at a worse time.

Cesarone, a seventh-grader at Thompson Middle School in St. Charles, had a college showcase soccer tournament scheduled during the Thanksgiving holiday in Orlando, Fla. The possibility of having to sit out was traumatic for her daughter, Jonalee Cesarone says, noting that the tournament was very competitive and didn’t take place every year.

“My first thought was, ‘Oh, gawd, am I going to be able to play in the tournament?’” Gabbie Cesarone recalls.

Come see the experts

Two days after the damaging soccer game, Jonalee Cesarone took her daughter to see Dr. Timothy Petsche, a sports medicine surgeon at Fox Valley Orthopedics in Geneva — a comprehensive

orthopedic care practice founded in 1973. Petsche was able to custom fabricate a removable plastic cast for the young soccer player that allowed her to play throughout her healing process — including her big tournament.

“In a lot of clubs, you cannot have a hard cast on and play, and when she broke [her wrist], Dr. Petsche knew she was going to be playing in the [Discover ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex] in Orlando over Thanksgiving,” Jonalee Cesarone says. “He knew that she could not have any type of a hard cast, so it was nice for Gabbie because she was healed enough by the time the tournament came around she could slip out of her orthopedic and slip into a soft brace so she could play.”

“I know it was huge to her because that was her question driving over to the urgent care — what if I can’t play?”

Petsche, who has gained his 12 years of professional experience at Fox Valley Orthopedics, has been able to help countless athletes such as Gabbie Cesarone regain the ability to play their particular sport, sometimes

faster than they initially thought.

The dozen orthopedic surgeons on hand at Fox Valley Orthopedics are all sub-specialists that excel in treating particular areas or disciplines such as sports medicine, foot and ankle, hand and upper extremity, spine and joint replacement. Each surgeon also is fellowship-trained, meaning they have gone through a higher level of training than most orthopedic specialists.

For athletes in particular, the subspecialists are important because they can customize treatments that will work for a particular patient’s situation.

“From sprained ankles to broken bones [to] ligament tears … we can decide what injuries can safely be played through and what injuries we need to keep them out,” Petsche says. “We’re often able to treat people without a [hard] cast and get them back in the game sooner.”

Devyn Rossi, 12, of South Elgin, is another soccer patient who recently found herself in front of Petsche with a fractured wrist just weeks before an important Midwest Regional League soccer tournament in St. Louis.

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Petsche outfitted her with a removable plastic cast, too, which allowed the young girl to play in the tournament.

“He was really nice, and he was really careful with my arm,” the seventh-grader at Haines Middle School in St. Charles says. “I liked how he made the choice of giving me a removable cast so I could still play in the tournament … . He told me that I could be protected in a game and I could protect the other players, too, with the cast, so I like how he protected both my opponent and me.”

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wrist on a Sunday, she was able to get in to see Petsche the very next day, says her father, Joe. “They got us in right away,” Rossi says. “[Dr. Petsche] looked at it, got it addressed, came up with a solution for us and we were thrilled she was still able to play.”

Petsche says when he was growing up, if people injured themselves, they went 5 Jack, 7, Kyra, 10, Emily, 13, Julia, 16, to the emergency room because they Vicki and Dr. Timothy Petsche enjoy couldn’t get in to see a specialist. outdoor family activities. Photo provided Now, with OrthoFirst and its expanded hours, that shouldn’t be a sustain their injuries during a typical 9-to-5 problem any longer. work day, when most orthopedic practices “I think the need was always there,” Petsche are open. Instead, many orthopedic patients, says. “Now, we’re just helping to fill that.” like Cesarone and Rossi, are student-athletes who play competitively after school or on Why choose weekends, and many others are adults who orthoFirst? play recreationally after work.

How is an orthopedic immediate care Cesarone, for example, broke her wrist center any different from a regular urgent care on a Saturday and had to go to an urgent center? care center for a first diagnosis, though her When a person twists or breaks an ankle mother knew she probably needed to see an sliding into home plate — or falling off a orthopedic specialist. ladder while cleaning the gutters — and heads Even those who do suffer an injury during to a regular urgent care center or emergency the weekday usually need to go to an urgent room, good, knowledgeable doctors typically care center or a hospital emergency room will take an X-ray or MRI, stabilize the for immediate assistance before setting up an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon simply because it can take time to arrange an appointment with a specialist.

But now, those who need immediate orthopedic care have a location to visit directly after sustaining an injury — OrthoFirst, Fox Valley Orthopedics’ own immediate care service center.

OrthoFirst gives patients same-day access to board-certified orthopedic surgeons — the same doctors on the Fox Valley Orthopedics team — through its new walk-in clinic and evening hours.

“I’ve wanted to do it for years,” Petsche says. “It was something the community really needed … especially in sports medicine. We have these young athletes competing, and when they get hurt, they want to see a specialist. It’s better to get them in right away.”

In the case of Devyn Rossi, seeing a specialist right away was key.

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Before taking Gabbie to see Petsche, the The important thing is that they find the patient’s ankle and perhaps provide pain mother of five had previously taken her oldest best care as quickly as possible. medication.

“We want to give patients and our Then, they’ll refer the patient to an daughter, Olivia, 17, to be treated at the community immediate access to highly trained center. Plus, Petsche’s oldest daughter plays orthopedic specialist. orthopedic experts at the time of injury, Deciding to visit OrthoFirst, therefore, can soccer with the Cesarone twins, Madeline and assuring them of the right diagnosis, treatment Isabella, 15. save a patient time and money, Petsche says. and a faster recovery time because they are Instead of having an X-ray or MRI of a All of Jonalee Cesarone’s children, seeing the appropriate orthopedic specialist patient’s injured limb taken at a hospital and including Dominic, 9, are athletic, she notes, first,” says Mary O’Brien, CEO at Fox Valley then taken a second time after the patient has which means the accessibility of Fox Valley Orthopedics. been recommended to an orthopedic surgeon Orthopedics and OrthoFirst, plus the fact her — who usually repeats A community- children know some of the doctors, has been the diagnostics to ensure centered great. accurate treatment — I think that having practice patients can cut down on “[The doctors] treat a wide variety of It’s not uncommon for the redundancy by simply orthopedic injuries, so it’s kind of nice to not so many of the community members to going to see the orthopedic be hunting around every time an injury comes know the doctors at Fox physicians there surgeon in the first place, up,” she says.

“We had a great experience, Valley Orthopedics — he says. that are visible and I think that having so many of the which celebrates its 40th OrthoFirst has all of anniversary this year — physicians there that are visible members of members of the diagnostic equipment outside of the office. the community [makes patients] comfortable needed to determine Four surgeons act as the the community when they do have an injury they need to be treatment. And the co-pay team physicians of not only seen for.” kc for an OrthoFirst visit is [makes patients] the Kane County Cougars, the same as it would be but also several comfortable if a patient went to see local high schools, his or her regular doctor, including St. Charles when they do instead of the higher fee North, St. Charles have an injury of an urgent care center or East, Geneva, emergency room.

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Many of the of injury is a good fit for seen for. doctors are raising OrthoFirst care. General — Jonalee Cesarone, their families in urgent care centers are mother whose children have the area, too, like great for sudden or chronic been treated at Fox Valley Petsche, who has illnesses, earaches, sore Orthopedic four athletic children throats and other ailments. with his wife, Vicki.

But for those who suffer acute orthopedic In fact, that’s how Joe Rossi knew injuries, OrthoFirst is the best place to go. where to take Devyn when she hurt Such injuries include: fractures, sprains/ her wrist, he says — his youngest strains, sports injuries, hand injuries, daughter plays on the same soccer dislocations, muscle and joint pain, work team as one of Petsche’s daughters, so injuries he called Petsche to find out what to It should be noted that patients don’t have do. to be young or athletic, Petsche notes. About 4 Dr. Timothy Petsche The Cesarone family, too, knows half of his patients are adults who injure coaches his son Jack's Petsche outside of the doctor’s office, themselves at home or on the job. soccer team. Photo Jonalee Cesarone says. provided

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Flu Fight!

Taking medication is no guarantee that you’ll feel better during the cold and flu season.

But knowing the options for your family is a step toward better health.

By COLLEEN LEONARD

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Doctors say over-the-counter cough and cold medicine should be used minimally.

“If it turns out that you’re coughing all night long and you can’t get proper rest, go ahead and take it so you can get some sleep. Your body needs sleep,” says Dr. Susan Hamada, an internist with Sherman Physician Group in South Elgin. “If you’re not that uncomfortable, don’t take it if you don’t need it.”

What works and what doesn’t Cold medication may temporarily reduce symptoms, Hamada says, but it does not accelerate the healing process.

A child younger than 6 should not be given cough or cold medicines because they can be dangerous and they lack proof of effectiveness, says Dr. Boguslaw Bonczak, a family practitioner at Algonquin Family Medicine, which serves Kane and McHenry counties.

Drink plenty of fluids, Bonczak says, and stay home for one or two days to rest and prevent spreading the virus.

He also suggests using acetaminophen or ibuprofen as a painkiller for those 6 months and older.

Both doctors recommend saline nasal spray or

drops for all ages. Saline relieves congestion and helps prevent secondary infections, Hamada says.

Vitamin C, zinc and echinacea are examples of supplements touted as cold remedies. But Bonczak says more proof is needed to determine whether they work.

Hamada has heard positive feedback from her patients about echinacea and zinc.

When used for several days, she says, the supplements seem to help somewhat to prevent a cold.

“I think, out of all the supplements, honey might be helpful,” Bonczak says.

Research shows that honey calms coughs and soothes throats. Honey is generally safe for children 1 and older and can decrease coughs for children and adults, Bonczak says.

Lozenges and warm salt water also can relieve a sore throat, he says. However, lozenges should not be given to young children because they are a choking hazard.

Seek medical attention if you are sick for more than two weeks or have a high fever, chest pain, shortness of breath, a persistent cough, severe body aches or headaches, sinusitis or an ear infection, Bonczak says.

Also see your doctor if you feel nauseated or dizzy, are dehydrated, feel a heaviness in the chest or have eye, teeth or other facial pain from a sinus problem, Hamada says.

Know the symptoms

Both cold and flu viruses can lead to a secondary problem, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, a sinus infection or an ear infection. But the flu is more likely to cause severe illness.

A runny or stuffy nose, a sore throat and coughing are symptoms of a cold. When you have the flu, it is often a sudden onset that can cause a fever, body aches, chills, headaches, a runny or stuffy nose, a sore throat, coughing and fatigue. In some cases, vomiting and diarrhea occur, although these symptoms are more common in children.

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Antiviral prescription medicine is available for the flu, but it needs to be taken within 48 hours of illness to be effective. Tamiflu, the most common antiviral flu prescription, is given to patients who are 1 and older to reduce symptoms and decrease the duration of the flu.

“With the flu, you need to stay home,” Hamada says. “If you’re having a sudden onset, a high fever, you need to stay home until your fever has definitely gone away because the flu is very contagious.”

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Hamada also suggests reassessing your lifestyle to stay healthy and prevent stress.

“Sometimes stress is unavoidable,” Hamada says. “If you can’t avoid the stress, then at least combat it with exercise, healthy eating and drinking plenty of fluids — all the stuff that makes a lot of sense, that your mother used to tell you.”

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By LEE NELSON Photos by JEFF KRAGE

Something's Fishy ... And Yummy It’s

crunchy, savory and tender all in one dish with lots of vegetables and little fat.

That’s why personal chefs Ursula Bulgarelli and Carol Segobiano of St. Charles, owners of Pear of Chefs, often cook Crispy Crusted Tilapia for clients and for their own families.

“It’s quite easy and all done in one dish,” Bulgarelli says. “The hardest part is just chopping up the vegetables, but those can be done ahead of time before you go to work.”

This healthy dish has very little fat with just two tablespoons of unsalted butter in four servings.

Tomatoes, green and yellow peppers, plus leeks are chopped and put on the bottom of a jelly roll pan, which is a deep cookie pan. The fresh garlic is sprinkled on top.

“You have to remember to wash the leeks,” Bulgarelli says. “We have made it without the leeks and substituted green onions. But the leeks just complement the flavors and fish so well.”

The fish fillets are laid on top of the vegetables and then adorned with a topping of Panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, paprika and butter.

Panko crumbs are very versatile, light Japanese bread crumbs, Bulgarelli says.

“They add the crunch that kids will even like,” she says.

You can substitute any mild tasting fish, but tilapia 6 Vegetables can be chopped ahead of time.

LOWFAT RECIPE OF THE MONTH

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They will provide a lowfat recipe for Kane County residents to try at home.

is an affordable fish. And you can adapt the recipe to incorporate however many people will need to be served, Bulgarelli says.

It takes only 20 minutes to cook in a 450-degree oven. The steam from the vegetables cooks the fish and keeps it tender and flaky.

Bulgarelli has a master’s degree in education and has been a teacher in the past. She also used to own a business where she would have people gather in her home to assemble dinner meals for their own family.

She eventually moved into Segobiano’s neighborhood, and they became good friends.

“We found ourselves talking about recipes, and then decided to start up a business we both would enjoy,” Bulgarelli says.

The pair also offers an after-school cooking program and private cooking lessons.

1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted) Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

1. Combine the following ingredients in a bowl: tomato, leeks, green and yellow pepper, garlic.

2. Spray a deep cookie sheet with cooking spray.

3. Arrange the vegetables on the cookie sheet and place tilapia fillets on top.

4. Combine the following ingredients in a bowl: bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, cayenne.

5. Melt two tablespoons of butter in a glass measuring cup in the microwave.

6. Toss the melted butter with the Panko crumbs and spices mixture.

7. Divide the mixture on top of the fish, pressing into the fish.

8. Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes or until fillets flake easily. kc

Crispy Crusted Tilapia

Ingredients 1 cup tomato (seeded and chopped) 1 cup leeks (thinly sliced) 1/2 cup green pepper (chopped) 1/2 cup yellow pepper (chopped) 1 tablespoon garlic (minced) 4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each) Breading Ingredients 1/2 cup Panko crumbs 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

5 Ursula Bulgarelli (left) and Carol Segobiano are co-owners of Pear of Chefs.

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6 Vicky Waterman, owner of V Fusion Studio in Geneva, teaches Xtend Barre classes, which mix Pilates, ballet and yoga to create long, lean muscles. Photo by Melissa Emory

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The Gym Try One Of These Unconventional Workouts Available In Kane County I By ELIZABETH HARMON

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wo years ago, Geneva resident Kelly Kalinka was bored with her health club-based fitness routine and looking for something new.

She reconnected with her old love for ballet and discovered a new way to exercise through an Xtend Barre class at V Fusion Studio in Geneva.

“Xtend Barre was completely different from what my gym offered,” she says. “I liked the combination of Pilates and ballet, which I used to do, along with cardio and weights. I just fell in love with it.”

By following a healthy diet and working out almost every day, Kalinka lost more than 15 pounds and dropped two dress sizes.

“I was back to my high school weight,” she says.

Now in the sixth month of pregnancy, Kalinka still attends class three days a week, though she has had to modify many of the Xtend Barre moves, such as using an exercise ball for sit-ups to support her lower back.

“I’ve had no back pain, and my doctor has told me that I’m in great shape for how far along I am,” Kalinka says.

If the start of a new year has you looking for new fitness ideas beyond the treadmill, Kane County has plenty of options. Whether your goal is weight loss, stress loss or getting in touch with the kid inside, check out one of these great new — and maybe slightly unconventional — exercise options.

V Fusion

A fitness instructor with a dance background, Vicky Waterman turned to Pilates to help her regain movement after surgery.

“Pilates is very safe and has been around for 100 years, but it’s really made an impact in the last 15 years,” she says. “Everything is based on having long, lean muscles like a dancer.

That really resonated with me.”

Two years ago, she opened V Fusion Studio to offer a selection of Pilates-based exercises.

“Everything we do here uses Pilates as a cornerstone,” she says.

Xtend Barre is a combination of Pilates, ballet and yoga. It is a way to achieve the grace of a dancer along with the stretching and flexibility of yoga, and it’s core-centric like Pilates. It centers on posture and small, controlled movement.

The workouts are performed to contemporary music using hand-weights, small exercise balls and resistance bands.

Classes run 60 to 75 minutes.

“It’s a fast-paced workout that accomplishes a lot in a short time,” Waterman says.

The studio also offers Piloxing, a highenergy, interval workout performed to music that alternates boxing moves with Pilates.

“The boxing gets your heart rate up, and because we’re wearing weighted gloves, it’s great for toning arms and shoulders,”

4 Kevin Rempert co-owns Epic Air Trampoline Park in South Elgin with his wife, Jill. The park offers airobics classes for adult exercise. Photo by Jeff Krage

Waterman says. “Then Pilates brings your heart rate back down and tones your core, abs and glutes.”

Both Xtend Barre and Piloxing work to flatten the stomach, lift the derriere and tone arms and thighs. They also encourage flexibility and can be done by people at any fitness level.

Though most of her students are women, Waterman says men could benefit 5 Molly Ryan of St. Charles (front) and Karin Roberts as well. of St. Charles work out during an Xtend Barre class at V “They need Fusion Studio in Geneva. Photo by Melissa Emory flexibility just as much as women,” she says.

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Bounce away the blues

Who says kids are the only ones who can play on a trampoline?

South Elgin’s Epic Air is 30,000 square feet of bouncy fun, and while kids love it, adults are welcome, too.

“When parents come in with their kids, I always ask if they’re jumping,” says Jill

4 Mary Ferguson of St. Charles holds on to the barre during an Xtend Barre class. Photo by Melissa Emory

3(At left) Basketball hoops are strategically placed near trampolines at Epic Air. Photo by Jeff Krage 6(Middle) Michelle Gallagher of Geneva (right) follows the directions of Vicky Waterman in an Xtend Barre class. Photo by Melissa Emory 6(At bottom). Kids can benefit from the exercise provided by trampolines at Epic Air, too. Photo

by Jeff Krage

Rempert, owner of the club, which opened in December 2011. “If they say no, I encourage them to try it for half an hour. Anyone who does, thanks me.”

The facility offers floor and wall trampolines and even a foam pit. Age designated areas keep the fun safe. There is a dodge ball area, basketball court and, for those who want a structured workout, airobics classes.

Known as “rebound exercise,” airobics works the legs, thighs and buttocks and provides a great cardio workout. It also boosts a person’s mood by releasing adrenalin, Rempert says.

“When you come down from a bounce, there’s a little thrill you feel in your stomach, almost like being on a roller coaster,” she says.

By starting with gentle low bounces and working up to more vigorous exercise, it is a low impact activity that anyone can do.

“It’s something parents can do with their kids and something adults can do to stay active,” Rempert says. “We keep it cool in here for the jumpers because once you start, you’ll be sweating in five minutes.”

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Hooping for health

Hula hooping combined with fitness and well being is the central concept behind Hoopnotica, a class available at the Geneva Park District.

“It keeps you moving, and the workouts range from high energy routines to set dance music, to contemplative and gentle routines set to classical music,” says Hoopnotica instructor Stephanie Ascencio. “It’s different things to different people.”

Classes last about an hour and begin with basic hula hoop instruction and “on-body” moves that work the waist, hips and back. The class then transitions to more advanced off-

body skills.

“We hoop on the arms, hands and even toes,” Ascencio says. “You keep moving, center on the hoop and get into a meditative state.”

Hoopnotica is performed with weighted hoops of various sizes, and hoop enthusiasts often purchase their own hoops to decorate.

Ascencio discovered the class through an article in a fitness magazine.

“I’d been doing the usual things and was looking for new ways to stay in shape,” she says. “As soon as I saw it, I decided I had to try it.”

The corecentric exercise also works the back, arms, legs and glutes and can be performed in a group setting or individually at home.

Ascencio has been hooping for two years, has been an instructor for one year and is part of an 80-member hooping group that meets periodically.

“It’s definitely growing, and I’m happy to see it,” she says.

To learn more, visit www.genevaparks.org. kc

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After New Year’s Eve, drinks may be the last thing on your mind.

However, there’s not a better time than a new year to upgrade your beverage bill of fare.

Everyone with a pulse knows that water leads the list of healthy drinks, but it’s not easy downing seven to eight glasses of the lackluster liquid every day, not to mention incessant trips to the restroom.

Let’s go beyond advertisements, television commercials and press releases to get the low down on liquids. From awful to awesome, here’s our hierarchy of drinks!

Worst

ENERGY DRINKS

Teeth grinding and an inability to fall asleep at bed time aren’t the only hazards of over indulging in energy drinks.

Jessica Warda, a registered dietician and licensed nutritionist at Elgin’s Sherman Hospital and Diabetes Center, deems these babies the bottom of the barrel.

“Not only do many of these drinks contain more grams of sugar than regular soda pop, but the amount of caffeine can be excessive,” the Geneva resident says. “A 16-ounce can of Monster energy drink contains 200 calories, 54 grams — or 11 teaspoons — of sugar, and 160 milligrams

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of caffeine. An 8-ounce cup of coffee contains between 100 and 150 milligrams of caffeine, depending on how it’s brewed.”

Warda says that all that caffeine can lead to inadequate sleep, which has been linked to obesity, depression and an increased risk of diabetes.

Take a look at that label. Some energy drinks check in with 500 milligrams of caffeine, equivalent to five cups of coffee.

REGULAR SOFT DRINKS

Whether you call it soda or pop, don’t call it your drink of choice.

Even though regular soft drinks are approximately 90 percent water, that doesn’t give them a pass as far as Staci Vetrovsky, vice president of Elgin’s Nutrition Care Systems, is concerned.

“Before choosing soft drinks over water, be advised that regular soft drinks also come with sugar and/or high-fructose corn syrup, which are simply calories without any nourishment,” the registered dietitian and licensed dietitian/ nutritionist says.

Warda places traditional soft drinks near the bottom because of their high amounts of empty calories, too.

“A 20-ounce bottle of Coke provides 240 calories and 65 grams of sugar, the equivalent of [about] 13

teaspoons,” she says. “Although high fructose corn syrup has received the most scrutiny, all added sugars, including honey, agave nectar and table sugar, are similar in their effects and will lead to weight gain and diet-related health problems if consumed in excess.”

SPORTS DRINKS

Sports drinks such as Gatorade and Powerade were designed to rehydrate the body during and after physical activity to replenish electrolytes, sodium and potassium, which play a vital role in fluid balance lost in sweat.

If you’re merely sitting on the couch catching up on last season’s episodes of “Mad Men,” don’t quench your thirst with these beverages.

“In general, most ‘everyday’ athletes do not require a sport drink if active for approximately 45 minutes to an hour or less,” Vetrovsky says.

Warda concurs.

“These drinks should only be used during intense physical activity lasting more than one hour,” she says. “If consuming a regular strength sports drink like the original Gatorade, this beverage can provide as many empty calories as a can of soda — about 150 calories, 30 grams of sugar, [or approximately] 6 teaspoons, plus a significant amount of sodium.”

The bottom line? If you’re running a marathon, drink up. If you’re running your mouth on the cell phone, have a glass of water.

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DIET SODA

No sugar? No calories? We’re good then, right?

Not quite.

There are pesky sugar substitutes such as saccharin or aspartame in diet soda that Vetrovsky says may not be healthy to our bodies.

Warda isn’t keen on cola, whether it is diet or regular, because it contains phosphoric acid and caffeine.

“One serving a day is just fine, but too much phosphoric acid can leach calcium from bones, such as when soda replaces milk in adolescent diets,” she says.

ALCOHOL

Here comes your grandmother‘s admonition: “Everything in moderation.”

Alcohol has its benefits, Warda says.

“Consumed in moderation — one drink for women, two drinks for men per day — is actually recommended as long as there are no other contraindications, [meaning] medical conditions or certain medications,” she says.

“Although wine is touted as having more health benefits, it is really the ethanol, which is found in all alcohol, that is so beneficial. Ethanol has been found to raise HDL, [which is] good cholesterol, lower LDL, [which is] bad cholesterol, and reduces the risk of blood clotting.”

She notes that it also has been shown to reduce gallstones, lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and improve cognitive function in older adults.

“Beer does have more calories, but contributes a greater amount of nutrients than wine and even provides fiber,” Warda says.

Alcohol has all those benefits, and it’s still rather low on the list?

The important thing to understand is the amount that should be consumed — just one or two drinks per day.

“Alcoholic beverages are often considered to be ‘empty calories’ in that they provide a high amount of calories without any noted nutritional value,” Vetrovsky says. “Red wine has been noted to contain resvesterol, a product that may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Therefore, moderate consumption of red wine may provide some health benefits.”

JUICE

Vetrovsky says juice — not juice blend or 10 percent juice or juice-like beverages — but 100 percent juice is a quick, easy way to get a serving of fruit in your diet, but beware.

“Look for 100 percent fruit juice in the label, as many juice companies add sugar to their juices for added sweetness,” she says. “Adding sugar to naturally sweet fruit juice only adds calories and no other nourishment.”

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calories and 30 grams of sugar,” she says. “While many juices contain a significant amount of potassium and vitamin C, much of the nutrition and all of the fiber provided in the fruit is left behind.”

What does that mean? Eat the apple or the orange instead.

Juicing has become popular, and Vetrovsky likes vegetable juice as a low-calorie, highly nutritive beverage option, especially if you’re pulverizing your own spinach, kale or carrot concoctions.

In the grocery store, though, she suggests paying close attention to beverage ingredients.

“Read the labels, as many prepared single- or multi-vegetable juices are preserved with salt/ sodium,” she says.

COFFEE

The ubiquitous paper cup has become the adult version of a toddler’s sippy cup with much more stimulating contents.

Where does the morning cup of Joe lie on the scale of beverages?

Both experts like the java.

“This beverage has a wealth of antioxidants and has been shown to boost brain function and to reduce the risk of stroke, diabetes and some cancers,” Warda says.

“Coffee may have more nutritive value than one realizes,” Vetrovsky adds. “Research is showing coffee may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes [and] Alzheimer’s disease as well as provide much desired antioxidants.”

Both recommend a limited intake of a couple of cups daily because of the caffeine.

TEA

Tea drinking, when considered worldwide, is even more of a phenomenon than that of coffee, having been consumed in the east for some 4,500 years with ceremonies and customs developed around it.

“Teas are a flavorful beverage with a long history of healing properties, and research has shown that the antioxidants in tea help build your immune system, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, [and] reduce the risk of various cancers as well as Alzheimer’s disease,” Vetrovsky says.

Warda is enthusiastic about tea because it has many of the same antioxidant benefits as coffee, but with much less caffeine. Plus, herbal tea is naturally decaffeinated.

MILK

“You’ve heard of mother’s milk, right?” Warda asks. “All mammals, humans included, are nourished with milk during infancy. It becomes less important to consume once other nutritious foods can be digested, but it remains a rich source of nutrients providing calcium, potassium, phosphorus, protein, vitamin A and vitamin D — five of the key nutrients of concern outlined in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines.”

Vetrovsky says we should opt for skim, 1 percent and 2 percent milk, which offers a lower fat but equally nutritious option to whole milk.

What about soy, almond, coconut and other milk alternatives squeezing more space on the grocery shelves?

“Read the labels for nutritive value, as some do not provide the calcium, vitamins, protein and/or carbohydrates found in cow’s milk,” Vetrovsky says.

BEST WATER

It’s no surprise that our experts rate good old H20 as their favorite beverage.

“Water is an essential nutrient required by every cell, tissue and organ to function,” Vetrovsky says.

How do you get in that recommended 8 to 12 cups of water daily?

She suggests adding fresh fruit to your water for refreshing, nutritious and cost-effective flavoring.

Warda, meanwhile, places water in the No. 1 spot for the simplest reason.

“It is the best because without it, there would be no life.” kc

Water is an essential nutrient required by every cell, tissue and organ to function.

Staci Vetrovsky, vice president of Elgin’s Nutrition Care Systems

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I By JAMI KUNZER

Family Fitness St. Charles Family Makes Exercise Fun

Fitness can be contagious, especially in families.

Association, nine million children and adolescents between the ages of 6 and 19 are overweight, and about 142 million adults 20 and older are overweight.

Because of this and numerous other reasons, area health and fitness experts For the Rileys, it all began when 70-yearemphasize the need to model and talk with old Dixie Riley of St. Charles started working children about the benefits of staying active. out with the help of Jackie Kold Fitness and And fitness centers offer incentives, Yoga in St. Charles. including classes and programs geared toward Soon after, her daughter-in-law Kristy Riley children as well as children and their parents. began personal training sessions with Kold.

At the Geneva Park And Riley’s daughter, Maggie, District, both of the district’s along with Riley’s niece Sarah fitness centers offer family Black took part in a special yoga membership options for adults workshop offered by the studio. and children at least 14 years “I’m seeing more and more and older. Those ages 16 and families contact me,” says Kold, older can participate in fitness a certified trainer and yoga classes for cardio, toning, instructor. “I’ve got a grandfather, strength, kettlebell, yoga, two granddaughters and their spinning, Zumba and more. parents doing a yoga session “[This is] a great together ... . opportunity to make fitness a “You can bring all levels priority, and it allows parents together and all get what you time to bond with their need,” she continues. “It’s not young teens if they choose to like you’re just going to a yoga work out together,” says Traci class. You’re bringing togetherness Wicks, marketing and public to your families. There’s a lot of relations supervisor. laughter.”

More than 20 other programs are geared toward Be the good families, including a new exAMPle “Fabulous Family Yoga” class Kold and other area fitness offered through a cooperative 5 Dixie Riley of St. Charles (second from left) brought family members to work out experts promote family workouts with the Batavia Park District. with her at Jackie Kold Fitness and Yoga, including her granddaughter Sarah Black along with anything else that The class is open to parents (left), daughter-in-law Kristy Riley (second from right) and granddaughter Maggie get people moving and thinking and children ages 3 to 5.

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Whether it’s brisk walks, bike rides, sledding trips or fitness programs, staying active should be a priority, they say.

The more mom and dad and even grandma and grandpa stay fit, the more likely the children will, too, both now and as they grow older, experts say. This becomes especially important as statistics involving the number of overweight and obese Americans continue to rise.

According to the American Heart

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Through her workshops, classes, camps and personal training, Kold has seen how working out as a family can actually improve relationships at home and reduce stress.

Eating right and staying healthy helps people stay happier, she says, and that translates on all levels. They have less mood swings with good nutrition and less sugar and caffeine.

When mom starts to make healthier choices,

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And yoga, especially workshops in which family members work as partners, can help people bond in a non-competitive atmosphere.

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with one another, and I don’t think there’s enough of that these days,” Kold says.

“So many times the things we do socially revolve around food or sitting and watching a movie,” she continues. “We know statistically we need to be moving more individually and as families, especially the youth. There is so much passive entertaining now.”

For Dixie Riley, working with Kold brought relief to back and hip pain as well as a loss of roughly 25 pounds. She sought out the fitness program to better enjoy hobbies such as quilting and biking.

“I was becoming unfit and needed some direction,” she says.

Individual sessions led to group boot camps and the family yoga, she says.

“It was a lot of fun because we had a lot of smiles going on when we did it,” Riley says. “It was just a happy exercise session.”

And that rubbed off on other areas of life.

The family used to have soda pop on hand at family gatherings, but they no longer buy it, Kold says.

“It gets the healthy vibes going in the family,” she says. kc

WORKSHOP INFO

Among the offerings at Jackie Kold Fitness and Yoga in St. Charles is a “2 Hearts Yoga Workshop.” The next workshop will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10. The cost is $40 a couple. It is open to moms and daughters, aunts and nieces, grandmas and granddaughters or any woman who has a special girl or young lady in her life with whom she wants to share the joy of yoga. Call 630-584-2254 for more information or to register.

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By Anderson Animal Shelter & Bark Busters In-Home Dog Training To Anderson Animal Shelter and many animal welfare organizations, responsible dog ownership means more than adoring your dog. Dog ownership is a serious commitment that consists of vital duties. These animals depend on us for, at minimum, food and shelter, but deserve much more like socialization and training.

If you are considering taking a dog into your life, you need to think seriously about the commitment that dog ownership entails. If you already have a dog, you need to consider if you are fulfilling all your obligations as its owner. Owning a dog is not just a privilege-it’s a responsibility.

According to a nationwide survey conducted by Bark Busters and their Dog Behavioral Therapists what matters most isn’t age or breed—it’s the owner. The survey of 155 Bark Busters’ trainers across the nation, who have trained more than 200,000 dogs since 2000, dispels several myths and contradicts conventional thinking about dogs and training.

The survey clearly indicates that you can “teach old dogs new tricks,” or, more accurately—senior dogs were easier to train than the average dog in terms of time and effort. And the easiest-to-train breeds? They

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are golden retrievers, pit bulls (commonly targeted by breed bans) and poodles. Conversely, popular family breeds—Labradors, bulldogs and beagles—were found to require the most time and effort to train. The survey and results provide a glimpse into the realities of everyday dog behavior issues in American households. For more information and full survey results, including the most common behavior issues, visit http:// www.barkbusters.com/survey2011.

It is important to remember that every dog is different and that breed is not the primary determining factor in a dog’s temperament and behavior. By and large, the dog’s owner, his or her relationship with the dog, and the circumstances within the dog’s environment are the primary factors in a dog’s behavior. The success of training any dog depends on the owner and their commitment to building a strong positive relationship with the dog and their consistency in reinforcing desired behaviors.

Organizations like Bark Busters give dog owners the best chance at success with their dog by providing them with tools, knowledge and guidance to create a balance of respect and trust day in and day out.

Bark Busters is continuing its mission to build a global network of dog behavioral therapists to enhance responsible dog ownership and reduce the possibility of maltreatment, abandonment and euthanasia of companion dogs. Book a life-time lesson until January 31, 2013 with our local Bark Busters and they will donate $50 back to Anderson Animal Shelter. Please contact 630-845-4898 or email foxrivervalley@ barkbusters.com and mention the article. Training valid in Bartlett, Batavia, DeKalb, Elburn, Elgin, Geneva, Hanover Park, South Elgin, St. Charles, Sugar Grove, Wayne, West Chicago & Winfield.

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DOES IT COMPUTE? Update Your Technology Skills With Local Computer Classes I By JACKY RUNICE I

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fter John Clark retired six years ago, he was reading a novel every week, biking 100 miles every seven days or so and found that he was, quite frankly, bored.

The man who helmed his own office furniture company lasted one year in retirement before he decided to take a computer class at Elgin Community College.

“When I was working, I hired people to do all the computer work for me, so I had very poor typing skills and knew virtually nothing about computers,” the 70-year-old says.

That introductory computer skills class led Clark to a new degree and a second career at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles.

“Everything that I’ve done at Pheasant Run is heavily oriented to computers,” he says. “I mean, you’re popping on screens all over the place.

You need those computer skills.”

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Dundee agrees.

“Technology is very important in almost any job,” she says. “Computers are used for tracking and reporting in companies today, and many expect new employees to be proficient in computers. Some people in my classes say the jobs they were looking for require knowledge of computers, especially Excel.”

Patricia Carley, product development manager of the workforce development

department at Waubonsee Community College, breaks it down even further.

“Being able to optimize time to complete tasks involves using an electronic device of some kind,” says the instructor of 20 years.

“Being proficient in using a computer is essential for all kinds of elements in the workplace, from the job search to on-the-job tasks. Entering data, running reports, creating graphical representations and sharing data are common tasks associated with all levels of employment.”

3 WCC has a list of computer classes intended for beginning users all the way up to advanced database developers and computer programmers.

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Find the right class WCC has a list of computer classes intended for beginning users all the way up to advanced database developers and computer programmers. The college’s workforce development department also offers short, focused training on a variety of popular computer KaneCountyMagazine.com

4 “Being able to optimize time to complete tasks involves using an electronic device of some kind,” says Patricia Carley of WCC. Here, students use iPads in a WCC classroom.

college offers noncredit classes for those new to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as classes that delve deeper into the applications.

“They are offered both as traditional classroom courses and some are offered as one-on-one classes, which allow the training to be 4 Jill Ballard of Elgin Community College administered whenever says technology is very important in and wherever the almost any job. Photo by Mark Carriveau student and instructor can meet,” he says. “Also, ECC’s software with hands-on business-oriented Workforce Transitions offers classes to the exercises pulled straight from real-life workplace unemployed and other special populations.” situations.

Whether an individual’s computer skills are non-existent or in need of renovation, ECC How to get also offers many options to work toward a degree or just get up to speed with non-credit started classes.

Every goal begins with that first step, but Credit classes are comprehensive and include what is it in terms of wrangling technology? basic classes like Computer Fundamentals Ballard, who has worked at ECC for 23 or advanced classes such as Digital Forensic years, says the process of learning about Software Tools, with many options in between. computers and software depends on a person’s Jorge Phillips, director of continuing and starting point. community education at ECC, says that the “In my classes, students need basic computer KaneCountyMagazine.com

knowledge — they need to know how to use a mouse, open and save files and type on a keyboard,” she says. “If a person doesn’t have those basic skills, there are free or inexpensive classes offered at many libraries or park districts.”

Indeed, there are free computer classes offered monthly at libraries in Aurora, Geneva and St. Charles, among other locations.

Laura Haule, reference and information services librarian at the St. Charles Public Library, says that the library’s free introductory class on Windows computers and the Microsoft Office applications fill up fast.

“We describe our classes as orientations to the subject, and overviews, as opposed to the more comprehensive instruction one would get in a longer class,” she says. “We also have tutorials at the basic and more advanced levels in our Learning Express library service, which people may use at their own pace.”

Librarian Claudia Race is in charge of computer classes at the main library of the Aurora Public Library and works closely with the library’s three branches to create free classes for the community.

Recurring classes include computer, email and Internet basics; Microsoft Office program basics such as Word, Excel and Publisher; resume writing; and more. The homepage of the library’s website, www.aurorapubliclibrary. org, features a “Technology” tab that provides a link to free computer classes and tutorials.

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Patrons also are offered the opportunity to make appointments for one-on-one training with a librarian.

Once an individual understands basic computer skills, there are many class choices at ECC. “A popular credit choice is Introduction to Computers — CIS 110 — which is a full semester class, usually 16 weeks, [that] covers basic computer terminology and an introduction of several computer applications,” Ballard says. “In our non-credit department, I teach Beginning Excel Intensive, Up to Speed with Word and Up to Speed with PowerPoint. Those are half-day classes, four contact hours, that concentrate on giving participants the skills they need quickly. This is especially helpful for someone who needs the skills for a job they are hoping to get or currently have, but [are] unable to commit to a full semester class.”

Complete novices and those who have been out of the workplace or school for a while may feel a bit of anxiety right about now.

But John Clark puts those fears to rest.

“I suspect there are a lot of people like me,” he says. “People in their 50s or 60s, the computer world is foreign to them, and it doesn’t need to be. They’re thinking, ‘I don’t know if I can study and keep up with others in the class.’

“Just take that first step, and you’ll find there’s always a second and a third step,” the Vietnam veteran continues. “Just think, if this old guy can do it, [heck], I can, too!” kc

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Why To Start ... And How To Stay With It

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a self-proclaimed exercise addict, it has been about 15 years since I have had to make any kind of New Year’s resolution to work out more.

Not only do I exercise religiously, but I also have made it my job to exercise. Last year, I received my Group Fitness Certification and now teach cycle/Spinning, Pilates and Piloxing.

While becoming a group fitness instructor is not for everyone, I have learned some important things about how exercise can make you feel empowered, inspired and even sexy.

For a mommy who spends most of her time in either sweaty gym clothes or T-shirts and jeans that likely have today’s lunch spilled on the front, finding my mojo can be downright liberating. But here are some tips that I’ve found work well: 1) Look at the time and money spent on exercising as an investment in not only your health, but also your happiness. For many people, finding extra funds and time to get to the gym is a major obstacle. My husband used to complain that the last thing he wanted to do when he got home from work was head to the gym because he was too tired. Once he committed to working out either during the day on his lunch hour or when he got home, however, he found he had more energy and less stress. He also found a gym near his office that offers an employee discount as long as he goes eight times a month and found a lowcost gym near our house for the evenings and weekends. For us moms, it allows us some time away to blow off steam. In the end, the less stressed you are, the happier everyone is.

creating a new normal. They say it takes 21 days to form a habit, so if you can break it down into those terms, once you get through the first three weeks, your new lifestyle should become second nature.

3) Set a goal. The other key to my husband’s success was finding a goal to accomplish, so he signed up for a 100-mile bike ride. It forced him to stick to a training schedule and gave his workouts a purpose toward an end goal. Thankfully, his $1,500 investment in a new bike, cycling clothes, shoes and gear wasn’t in vain. In the last six months, he has lost 50 pounds.

4) Mix it up. Be sure to change things up; don’t go to the gym every day and do the same thing. Beyond that, make sure you are working hard enough. Otherwise, you’ll just waste your time. On the other side of the coin, don’t go in there and kill it every day. If you go and run as hard and fast as you can until you can’t breath anymore, you will likely never improve and risk injury, which will have you sitting right back on the couch where you started. Talk to a trainer or fitness professional about heart rate training to understand more.

5) Have fun! I think the reason I love working out so much is it isn’t a job or a chore for me. So much of exercise is psychological.

Therefore, I feel like I am strengthening my mind and my body when I work out. I have had the opportunity to meet new people, listen to great music and perform while I am teaching.

2) Shift your perspective on dieting. Don’t look at eating healthy as a “diet,” but rather as a “lifestyle change.” To me, a diet indicates there is an end date to your healthy eating. A lifestyle change means

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Formats like Piloxing (a combination of kickboxing, Pilates and dance), Zumba, pole dancing, belly dancing and hip hop prove there is no reason getting in shape has to be painful and boring. Heck, Zumba even has an Xbox game!

I also thoroughly enjoy running races, which coincides with tip No. 3 in setting a goal.

What’s more important, races these days are so much more than simply running three miles.

Adventure races, like Tough Mudder and Muddy Buddy, are becoming more popular along with races with themes, costumes, ways to contribute to good causes and post-race parties. If running a race isn’t typically your thing, perhaps the hanging-out-with-friendsdrinking-beer part can be your incentive.

Whatever you need to motivate you to get up off the couch, find it. Most likely, once you find passion in what you are doing to stay in shape, it will remove the pain and leave you with much more than simply a calorie burn. kc

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Winter Work-Out Wear Today, women want more from their athletic wear. Wearing materials that are comfortable and stretch with each movement is important, but it isn’t enough.

“Stylish and feminine clothing is the latest and biggest trend in women’s sportswear,” says Tess Roering, vice president of marketing at Athleta, a women’s performance apparel and gear brand owned

by Gap Inc. “Not only do women want comfortable and breathable clothing, but they want something that’s feminine and cute, too.”

TECHNOLOGY AND SPORTSWEAR

Sportswear has come a long way from the shorts and T-shirts women used to throw on for a run or workout at the gym. Instead, today’s sportswear incorporates the latest technology to include materials that are lightweight, reflective, durable, anti-bacterial or anti-odor, offer UPF — Ultraviolet Protection Factor — protection and have wicking qualities.

Pilayo is just one of those new materials. The slightly compressive material helps a garment stay in place so women don’t have to tug on the material.

“You can concentrate on the workout and be comfortable,” Roering says.

Meryl SkinlifE is another new sportswear technology that Athleta offers.

SkinLife is a bacteriostatic, which is a fiber that retains a natural balance on the skin, regardless of the level of activity being performed. Also, SkinlifE is a permanent feature in the garment.

“This [SkinlifE] is one of our two favorite materials — it’s anti-odor, has an antimicrobial feature and great wicking capabilities,” Roering says.

For those who swim as their workout of choice, Athleta soon will offer swimwear constructed from Xtra Life Lycra, which repels chlorine and other pool chemicals five to 10 times longer than typical swimwear material.

“The Xtra Life Lycra is a high-performance and long-lasting material, which also offers UPF protection,” Roering says. “The material dries quickly, and the seams of the suit are flat locking.”

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Many women juggle numerous tasks and responsibilities, but they still want to fit a workout into their day. Now, there are ways to balance a wardrobe with a busy schedule.

“Women lead such hurried and varied lives now that versatility is key when choosing the correct active wear,” Roering says. “Layering is a great option, too. This adds versatility to a look because you can add pieces or shed pieces — it’s an easy look to put together.”

For those in the Midwest who live in all four seasons and like to exercise outside, they also have to take into consideration the harsher elements, especially in the winter.

“Reflective material is important especially in the winter because the sun sets earlier,” Roering says. “So, in addition to active wear, there are many accessories such as headbands and hats with reflective materials and designs, which makes it safer to exercise outside.”

“A winter must-have and personal favorite are the Polartec Power Stretch Touch gloves,” she continues.

“Not only do these gloves protect your hands against the cold, but the fabric on the thumb and index finger are made of conductive fabric, making it easy to use a touch screen without taking your gloves off.”

When thinking about athletic wear, Roering suggests women think about their needs. Will they be exercising indoors or outdoors? What type of activity will they engage in?

If indoors, clothing made from the Pilayo or SkinlifE fabric is an excellent choice because it’s breathable and dries quickly.

Roering suggests layering if venturing outside.

“When outside, make sure you layer your clothing, but the layer touching your skin should have wicking capabilities,” she says. “Our [Athleta] Windwarrior Tight pants offer wind proof panels on the front of the legs protecting you against wind and cold.”

“Think about your activities, and buy your active wear for your specific workout,” she adds.

And no matter what the season, women no longer have to wear drab, solid colors while enjoying a good sweat.

“Patterned bottoms and bright neon colors make it more fun and fashionable for women to work out,” Roering says.

It’s not unusual to see women running down the street or in the gym sporting plaid shorts, fun, brightlypatterned bottoms or bright neon active wear, she says.

“Wearing bright neon clothing is a great way to work out — it gives you a great lift if you’re wearing hot pink or chartreuse,” Roering says. “Also, you’re easier to see if you happen to be running or biking outside.”

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Skorts can help busy moms make the transition from running to the gym to picking up their kids to going to work a bit easier for women, Roering says.

Skorts combine the sports performance and ease of shorts with a little more fashion-forward look of a skirt.

Roering says skorts make it easier for women to work out and then go on with their day because it provides extra coverage and looks like a skirt, so they won’t look like they just finished their workout.

“Athleta offers a variety of skorts, but our Contender Skort is a great choice because it’s a skirt with a pair of capris attached underneath, offering women more coverage and great performance,” she says. “It’s a great mid-weight piece made from Pilayo, which moisture wicks, breathes and has UPF 50 protection.”

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fashion & beauty

How To Feed Your Face

No, this isn’t an article about over-eating.

Instead, it’s how Amy Rudolph, a customer at Skin Care Plus of Geneva, approaches skin care.

“We are so bombarded with toxins from every direction — in our food and practically every product we use,” she says.

“So, I try to avoid it as much as I can. What you put on your skin goes right into your system, the same as what you put into your mouth.”

Rudolph is committed to a healthy, environmentallyfriendly lifestyle, and she uses organic products whenever possible.

“I like to eat organically, and I also have really sensitive skin,” she says. “I’ve had bad reactions to things in the past.”

The red, puffy and blotchy skin caused by salon and department store brands led her to try organic facials, and she’s been thrilled with the results.

“I’ve had no bad reactions, and people think I’m a lot younger than I am, which is good,” Rudolph says. “I’m aging very well.”

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Just as people are eager for healthier diets, more are turning to natural and organic skin care products.

Though not an official designation for skin care, the U.S. Department of Agriculture considers “natural” products to be those that do not contain artificial flavor, coloring ingredients, chemical preservatives or any other artificial or synthetic ingredient. Such products also are not more than minimally processed.

Organic products are produced using sustainable agriculture and without most conventional pesticides, synthetic fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge, bioengineering, or ionizing radiation, according to www.fsis. usda.gov.

Dana Guasta, an esthetician with Ginger Root Salon of St. Charles, says many of her customers are fans of Aveda, a popular line of natural, plant-derived skin and hair products her salon carries.

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The breakdown of a facial

Guasta’s facials begin with a consultation to determine the client’s skin care concerns and routine.

“I want to know what they’re doing to care for their skin, find out their skin type and their concerns,” she says. “Older clients worry about wrinkles; younger are concerned about acne.”

Aromatherapy is also part of the experience. Guasta offers choices from three categories of essential oils that treat dry, sensitive and oily skin. Choices include tea tree, lavender, lemon grass, bergamot, rose, patchouli and more.

“It’s calming, soothing and it smells yummy,” she says. “People really enjoy it.”

The salon offers 30-minute and 60-minute facials. Both include cleaning balancing, extractions if needed and a hand massage. The longer facial includes an upper body and foot massage. All clients leave with a tinted moisturizer and lip tint.

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Skin Care Plus of Geneva has been in business 20 years and offered organic facials for as long as the products have been available, says owner and facial specialist Joan Kesman.

The salon’s product line is not certified organic, but it uses plant-derived, naturallybased products.

“If you’re using a lot of synthetic chemicals, it’s not good for your face,” she says. “Lots of companies use formaldehyde and petrochemicals, which can irritate the skin.”

The organic and natural products are effective, but less irritating, she says.

“The old adage was to tear down the skin so it would repair itself, but the more you irritate the skin and the more it becomes inflamed, that fosters aging and makes you more prone to skin cancer,” she says.

“Organic products don’t tear the skin down.”

When Kesman meets with a client for the first time, she asks about their concerns and goals for treatments, and she also asks about allergies because even organic products can trigger allergic reactions. She also examines a client’s skin under light to determine its condition.

Each facial begins with a deep cleanse, which includes a massage to improve circulation. Kesman uses a non-irritating cleanser that removes dead skin cells and softens the skin for extractions. Following the extraction comes a mask specific to the client’s skin care need and an upper body massage.

“The massage is the best part,” Rudolph says. “What I love is the facial is customized, so it’s always different, depending on the season or the time of the month. Even the massage can change. I feel so relaxed, I don’t want it to end.” kc

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“They’re nice products because they use a lot of natural ingredients and are concentrated so you don’t have to use a lot,” she says.

Guasta says that natural products are beneficial for a variety of skin conditions.

“This is a very gentle line that is good for clients with acne prone skin,” she says.

“There is a light microdermabrasion product which is nice for someone concerned about aging.”

If you're using a lot of synthetic chemicals, it's not good for your face.

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women of distinction

of WOMEN distinction

Inaugural Winner:

Elizabeth Berrones-Rotchford

In October, seven local women were named Kane County Magazine’s inaugural Women of Distinction for being representative role models as leaders in their fields and communities. Each month through May, we will feature one Woman of Distinction and share her story.

Elizabeth BerronesRotchford

City of residence: Oswego Organization/company/corporation: Gil and Gruz, Attorneys at Law in Aurora Title: Attorney

rom an early age, Elizabeth Berrones-Rotchford knew she wanted to be a lawyer.

The now 36-year-old grew up on the south side of Chicago in a low-income community where most of her neighbors — and even her father at the time — didn’t speak English.

“I just saw lawyers as a voice for the people, as a representative [for them],” Berrones-Rotchford says. “And I thought, ‘This is something I could do.’”

Berrones-Rotchford became the first person in her family to attend college, earning scholarships to become a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She was accepted into the honors college at UIC and graduated in the top 1 percent of her class.

But her road to law school wasn’t an easy one.

“My junior year, I unexpectedly became pregnant,” Berrones-Rotchford says. “I was young, single, in the middle of my college years and I still had my goals set on becoming an attorney.”

She took summer classes when she was seven, eight and nine months pregnant because she wanted to graduate on time. When senior classes started Monday, Aug. 25, even though she was due at any moment, she went to school that day.

“My mother went with me just to make sure I wasn’t going to deliver on campus,” BerronesRotchford says. “I went to each and every one of my teachers and said, ‘Obviously I‘m due any moment. Please don’t drop me from my class.

However I can, I’ll be back.”

That afternoon, she went to see her doctor, who said he could induce her labor, and she asked to be induced the very next day. She had her son, Javier, on Tuesday, and she was back in school the following Monday.

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taking those summer classes, she only had three classes her senior year, which allowed her to be home with Javier much of the time. “I had a lot of family support. It was tough because my parents had such high hopes for me. They were very happy I had set my sights on becoming a lawyer. They put the disappointment aside and helped me fulfill my goal. Without their help, I wouldn’t have been able to do that.”

Berrones-Rotchford started working as a legal aide while attending DePaul University College of Law, and she immediately knew she had found her calling.

“I instantly fell in love with the idea of being the voice of someone who couldn’t speak for themselves either because of their language barrier or ... they’re low income and feel they don’t have a voice,” she says. “I had a passion for it.”

She became a legal aid lawyer and married, but when her husband, Matthew, lost his job, she became the sole breadwinner of a family of three.

Though Matthew quickly bounced back, Berrones-Rotchford started looking into private practice. She found Gil and Cruz Attorneys at Law in Aurora in 2006, where the two partners understood that pro bono work was important to her.

“We’re not a law firm that sets our rates

unreasonably high,” Berrones-Rotchford says.

“Our clients have some means to pay our attorneys. [But] I didn’t want to overlook the fact that there are still people who don’t have the means to afford a lawyer.”

In seven years, Berrones-Rotchford has donated hundreds of hours to work more than 100 pro bono assignments, and she has been awarded for her services, including the Kane County Bar Foundation Pro Bono Award in 2010.

For her exemplary service to others, BerronesRotchford was chosen as the recipient of one of seven inaugural Kane County Magazine Women of Distinction Awards. She was awarded with her fellow winners at a luncheon Oct. 15 at Aquaviva Winery in Maple Park, where nearly 100 people supported their fellow community leaders.

Berrones-Rotchford simply says she is happy Gil and Cruz has allowed her to work pro bono cases, especially those assigned by Prairie State Legal Services, where she has helped many nonEnglish speakers win custody of their children, receive protective orders or file paperwork to receive Social Security benefits for their adult children who have disabilities.

And she knows that everything has happened for a reason, she says.

She and her husband have been married 10 years. They have a 2-year-old daughter, Natalia, and her husband legally adopted Javier, now 15.

“I wouldn’t have been so focused if [Javier] hadn’t come along when he came along,” she says. “It was meant to happen; it happened for a reason.”

“When I went to law school orientation in downtown Chicago … he was a newborn, and I took him with me. [A counselor there said], ‘That’s so great you’re here supporting your husband.’ And I said, ‘No, it’s me.’

“She said, ‘Sweetheart, I went through law school myself. It’s really difficult; it’s not going to be for you. You need to rethink this.’ It just motivated me even more. [Javier] loves hearing stories like that. He says he wants to become a marine biologist. He’s a sophomore at Oswego High School, and he’s getting great grades.” kc

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January Arts And Events In Kane County ARTS

Jan. 4 — Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular, 8 to 11:30 p.m. at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, in Elgin The concert will begin with the early rock-a-billy years, the military years, the movie years and the ’68 comeback special in black leather. The show will close with the Las Vegas and Concert years. The show will star Shawn Klush, Cody Ray Slaughter and Donny Edwards with special guests DJ Fontana, The Sweet Inspirations and The Blackwood Quartet backed by The Fabulous Ambassadors Tribute Band.

Tickets are $49.50 for the main floor and $29.50 for the balcony. For tickets or more information, visit www.hemmens.org.

Jan. 5 — The Swordsmen, 8 p.m. at the Fox Valley Repertory at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., in St. Charles Brandishing swords, witty comebacks and manliness, master swordsmen Dirk Perfect and Guido Crescendo return to Pheasant Run with their award-winning brand of interactive swordplay for the whole family. Learn honor and the art of chivalry through some of the best comedic combat in the country! Tickets are $32. For tickets or more information, call 630-584-6342 or visit www. foxvalleyrep.org.

Jan. 11 through Feb. 10 — “DeathTrap,” at the Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., in St.

Charles A writer will go to any lengths to improve his career. “DeathTrap” is a thrilling, chilling and devilishly witty mystery, perfect for the chilly winter season. For tickets, showtimes or more information, call 630-587-8521 or visit www.steelbeamtheatre. com.

Jan. 11 and 12 — American English, 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday at the Fox Valley Repertory at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., in St. Charles This Beatles tribute band is back to rock Pheasant Run with the complete musical history of The Fab Four. Here’s your chance to see the most beloved band in history, The Beatles, live in concert! From The Ed Sullivan show to Abbey Road, fans can twist and shout to their multiple chart-topping hits. Tickets are $42. For tickets or more information, call 630-5846342 or visit www.foxvalleyrep.org.

Jan. 19 — 25 or 6 to 4: The Chicago Experience, 8 p.m. at the Fox Valley Repertory at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., in St. Charles Get ready for the ultimate Chicago experience with the acclaimed tribute band called 25 or 6 to 4. From your favorite songs like “Wishing You Were Here,” “Hard to Say I’m Sorry” and “Saturday in the Park,” you will relive the incredible sound, emotion and energy of the legendary band Chicago. Tickets are $32. For tickets or more information, call 630584-6342 or visit www.foxvalleyrep.org.

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Jan. 24 through March 17 — “The Art of Murder,” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m.

Sundays and various Thursday performances at the Fox Valley Repertory at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., in St. Charles From the writer of the hit “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” comes the award-winning whodunit about a frustrated artist, his wife, their insane art dealer and the odd housekeeper. When successful artist, Jack, learns that he has been wronged by his flamboyant art dealer, Vincent, he plots a devious plan to kill him. Nothing is quite as it seems in this comedic game of clue full of twists, turns and deception. Tickets are $32 to $42. For tickets or more information, call 630-584-6342 or visit www.foxvalleyrep.org.

EVENTS

Jan. 1 — New Year’s Day Bird Walk, 8 a.m. at Dick Young Forest Preserve, 39W115 Main St., in Batavia Dress warmly for a fun bird walk. For more information, call 630-479-1384.

Jan. 4 — Family Winter Escape: Comedy Improv, 7 p.m. at the Senior Center, 665 Barrington Avenue, in Carpentersville This will be a fast-paced and exciting form of comedy where professional actors perform hilarious theater games much like the ones you may have seen on the popular television show “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” Suitable for the whole family. Fee is $2 a person in advance and $3 a person at the door. Children 2 and younger are free. For more information, visit www.dtpd.org.

Jan. 10 — Super Couponing 2 with Jill Cataldo, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Eola Community Center, 555 S. Eola Road, 6 in Aurora Ready to graduate to the next level of couponing?

Jill Cataldo is back with more advanced tips on cutting grocery bills as well as finding bargains on clothing, household and holiday items.

Learn about the year-long grocery cycle, the best month to buy clothing, seasonal bargains and tips for clearance and online shopping.

Pre-registration is required. The fee is $5 for residents and $7 for non-residents. To register or for more information, visit www.foxvalleyparkdistrict. org.

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Jan. 12 — Stop-Motion Animation Workshop, 2 p.m. at Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue, in Elgin Kids will work in groups to create stop-motion animations using iPads. They can animate candy, LEGO pieces, their own drawings and/or any small objects they bring in. Registration is required. To register or for more information, call 847742-2411 or visit www.gailborden.info.

representative, and Atwater’s sommelier Mark Czubak will pair the wines with an eclectic and seasonal Atwater’s menu created by executive chef Jason Tsoris. A cocktail reception will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner beginning at 7. For more information or to make reservations, call Atwater’s at 630-208-8920 or email sommelier Mark Czubak at mark_czubak@HerringtonInn.com.

Events calendar

Jan. 12, 19 and 26 — Winter Walk through the Fabyan Japanese Garden, 1 to 2 p.m. at the Fabyan Japanese Garden, off of Route 31, in Geneva Come learn about the history of the garden as well as what makes Japanese gardens special in the winter. A donation of $2 a person is requested. For more information, visit www.ppfv.org.

Jan. 16 — Charles Krug Wine Dinner, 6 p.m. at Atwater’s at The Herrington Inn and Spa, 15 S. River Lane, in Geneva The Herrington Inn and its restaurant, Atwater’s, will celebrate 20 years of hospitality in August 2013 and will host events throughout the year. On Jan. 16, Atwater’s will showcase the famous wines of Charles Krug Winery, one of the oldest and most celebrated wine makers in the Napa Valley. Scott Johnson, the region’s Charles Krug

For additional calendar events and updated details, visit www. planitkane.com.

Jan. 26 and 27 — Repticon: Exotic Animals, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, located at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, in St. Charles Enjoy a weekend packed with a great selection of animals, reptile supplies and merchandise, entertaining seminars, live animal presentations and much more. For pricing and more information, visit www.kanecountyfair.com.

Jan. 27 — Cantigny Bridal Show, 1 to 4 p.m. at Cantigny Park Visitor’s Center, 1S151 Winfield Road, in Wheaton Brides and grooms are invited to gather ideas and plan their special day at this annual showcase.

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Jan. 12 through February 23 — Birds of Illinois Winter Exhibit, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays, at Peck Farm Interpretive Center, 4038 Kaneville Road, in Geneva Did you know there are more than 10,000 species of birds in the world? Learn and explore the species found in your own backyard and across Illinois in this free exhibit. Discover endangered birds of Illinois, how birds build nests, different feather uses and other fascinating bird knowledge.

For more information, visit www.genevaparks.org.

Guests will enjoy wine and champagne while sampling delicious foods created by Cantigny’s talented culinary team. See elegant table and place-setting options, too. Vendors offering essential wedding products and services will be on site. Cost is $25 a person, parking included.

Advance registration is requested by Jan. 18 at 630260-8260 or jchase@cantigny.org. kc

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To submit an entry to Artist Showcase, email artwork, title of piece, name and village of residence of artist, and a two- to three-sentence description of the piece to kanecountymagazine.com, subject head “Local Artist Submission.”

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