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A & E Vacuum .................................................................. 16 Alarm Detection 37 Advanced FamilySystems Eyecare................................. Center...................6-7 MeinekeInteriors..................................................38 Car Care Center.................................... 4 Meklee ABC LawnWorks............................................................... 10 Alexander Lumber ..............................................29 Alarm Detection Systems ................................. 37 Meklee Interiors..................................................38 Midwest Window & Supply.............................. Alexander Lumber ........................................................... 11 32 Aurora Sportsmen’s Club .................................... 5 Alexander Lumber ..............................................29 Allen+Pepa Architects ..................................................... 27 MidwestDentistry Window................................................. & Supply.............................. 32 Modern 3 Bob Jass Chevrolet ............................................................ 5 Austin’s Violin Shop ............................................13 Aurora Sportsmen’s Club .................................... 5 Modern Dentistry ................................................. Moss Family Funeral Homes ............................483 Bright Oaks Group ............................................................. 7 Best Vac................................................................34 Austin’s Violin Shop ............................................13 Moss Family ............................48 Paisano’s PizzaFuneral & Grill Homes ........................................42 Confident Aire.................................................................. 20 Bob Chevrolet............................................. 27 BestJass Vac................................................................34 Paisano’s Pizza & Grill ........................................42 Patriot Heating and Cooling Services Dan Borowiak Insurance Agency ....................................... 9............30 Collins Construction Group ................................27 9 Bob Jass Chevrolet............................................. 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Patriot and Cooling Services4............30 Peg’s onHeating Main ...................................................... 33 Confident Aire .....................................................35 Collins Construction Group ................................ 9 Fox Valley Auto Group .................................................... 17 Peg’s on Main ...................................................... 33 Pet Supplies Plus ................................................43 Conley Outreach Community Services ......... 10 Confident Aire .....................................................35 Fox Valley Park District ....................................................... 6 PetTax Supplies PlusGroup ................................................43 PJN Solutions ...................................22 Genoa Pizza (Sugar Grove) .............................................. 13 Eddie Gaedel Pub and Grill ...............................42 Conley Outreach Community Services ......... 10 PJN Tax Solutions Group ...................................22 PraxisFit .................................................................12 Jennings Terrace .............................................................. 18 Flip Family HairPub Care ..........................................28 Eddie Gaedel and Grill ...............................42 Juquilita Tacos ................................................................. 22 PraxisFit .................................................................12 Rosary High School .............................................18 Funway Family Center ............31 Flip Family HairEntertainment Care ..........................................28 Kaneland Allergy & Asthma Center ................................... 3 Rosary HighCounseling School .............................................18 Safe Harbor .................................... 47 Geneva of CommerceCenter ........................ 8 ...................................... 16 FunwayChamber Family Entertainment ............31 Kathy Brothers--RE/MAX Excels Safe Harbor Counseling .................................... 47 Safer USA .............................................................26 Griffin Williams LLPof.............................................15 Geneva Chamber Commerce ........................ 8 Kettley Realtors & Kettley Insurance................................ 23 Safer USA .............................................................26 Seniors Helping Seniors ....................................40 Kirhofer’s ............................................................... 10 Hamilton HouseSports Dentistry .................................14 Griffin Williams LLP .............................................15 Law Office of ........................................46 Ruben Sanmiguel ........................................ 2 23 Seniors Helping Seniors.................................... ....................................40 St. Charles Park District Hearing Help Express Hamilton House Dentistry .................................14 Linda Callaghan--Peoples Home Equity .......................... 26 St. Charles Park District .................................... State Farm--Derek Eastman ...............................23 4 Horton Vranas D.D.S.........................................46 ....................................... 11 Hearing&Help Express Mattress Warehouse ........................................................ 22 State Farm--Derek Eastman ............................... 4 Bank .................................................24-25 House ............................................44 Hortonof&Fireplaces Vranas D.D.S. ....................................... 11 Messenger Public Library of NorthSterling Aurora ...................... 24 I.B. Quality Cabinets...........................................39 Sterling BankShop .................................................24-25 House of Fireplaces ............................................44 Strawflower & Rug Merchant28 ...............36 Modern Dentistry ............................................................. Pet Supplies Plus .............................................................. 25 Jennings Terrace ................................................. 10 I.B. Quality Cabinets...........................................39 Strawflower Shop & Rug Merchant ...............36 SVN/Landmark Commercial Real Estate ......... 5 PJN Tax Solutions Group ................................................. 24 Johnson & Canvas .....................................26 JenningsSeat Terrace ................................................. 10 SVN/Landmark Commercial Real Estate......... Tentinger Landscapes ....................................... 335 PraxisFit ............................................................................ 21 K.Hollis ..................................................14 JohnsonJewelers Seat & Canvas .....................................26 Tentinger Landscapes ....................................... The Holmstad Residential Living and20-21 33 Reuland Food Service ...................................................... 26 Michealsen Health Center .......................... 20-21 Kane County Mutual Insurance Company ....46 K.Hollis Jewelers ..................................................14 The Holmstad Residential Living and20-21 River View Diner ............................................................... 19 Michealsen Health Center 20-21 Third Day Commercial Real.......................... Estate ..................18 Kaneland Allergy & Asthma Center .................. 2 Kane County Mutual Insurance Company ....46 Safe Harbor Counseling ................................................... 12 ThirdCareer Day Commercial Real Estate ..................18 TUG Services .........................................22 Kettley Realtors/Kettley Insurance Kaneland Allergy & Asthma Center................45 .................. 2 School of ART .................................................................... 4 St. Charles Park Insurance District................45 .................................................... 18 TUG Career Services .........................................22 Urban Style Salon & Spa ...................................30 La Galerie ..............................................................13 Kettley Realtors/Kettley Symphony of Orchard Valley ...................................... 14-15 LDJ Cleaning Professionals...............................36 Urban Nursery Style Salon & Spa ...................................30 La Galerie ..............................................................13 Wasco ...................................................... 8 The Exhaust Works............................................................. 6 LDJ Cleaning Professionals ...............................36 Linda Callaghan--Peoples Home Equity ........28 Wasco Nursery ...................................................... 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PERSONAL TOUCH At Kaneland Allergy and Asthma Center, Dr. Sakina Bajowala and her team are committed to providing the highest quality allergy, asthma and immunology care for your entire family. Practicing in the Fox River Valley since 2008, Dr. Sakina Bajowala opened Kaneland Allergy and Asthma Center in July 2011. Patients are often pleasantly surprised to find Dr. Bajowala greeting them at the door, answering their calls after hours and sending them follow-up emails. Dr. Bajowala explains, “I’m drawn to what some call an ‘old-fashioned’ practice style—I think medicine just works better when doctors and patients have enough face-to-face time together to communicate openly and build trust. You can’t do that with five-minute visits or layers of staff separating patients from their physician.” A recognized professional in her field, she has been interviewed and quoted by numerous national publications, including WebMD, Woman’s Day and Parents Magazine. Dr. Bajowala’s practice philosophy and medical knowledge have earned her rave reviews: in fact, she was selected as one of Chicago Parent Magazine’s “Favorite Kids’ Docs.” Trained at two of Chicago’s most prestigious medical centers (the University of Chicago and Rush University Medical Center), Dr. Bajowala offers her patients the modern and up-to-date testing and treatment available at academic university facilities, conveniently close to home. Kaneland Allergy and Asthma

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Center provides comprehensive allergy testing, pulmonary function testing, and highly effective methods to treat the root cause of your allergies and asthma. In addition to traditional allergy treatments, Kaneland Allergy and Asthma Center offers sublingual immunotherapy, or “allergy drops,” a painless alternative to conventional allergy injection therapy. Dr. Bajowala is also one of only a select few Board-Certified Allergists in the U.S. treating life-threatening food allergies with an innovative treatment called oral immunotherapy. This treatment offers hope to children and adults afflicted with severe food allergies such as milk, egg or peanut. Dr. Bajowala is not only your local allergist—she’s also your neighbor. She lives with her husband and two young sons in Sugar Grove, and is honored to be a part of the local business community. Kaneland Allergy and Asthma Center accepts most major commercial insurance plans. If you or your loved ones have been suffering from allergies or asthma, don’t put off a healthy future any longer. Call Kaneland Allergy and Asthma Center, and find the relief you’ve been searching for!

Anyone with allergies and asthma should be able to feel good, be active all day and sleep well at night. You don’t need to accept less.

An allergist can help you find relief from conditions such as: • • • • •

Asthma and frequent cough Hay fever Sinus infections Eye allergies Reactions to food, insect stings and drugs • Skin allergies, including eczema and hives • Immune system problems that might cause frequent infections If you have any of these conditions, you should see an allergist.

Sakina S. Bajowala, M.D. specializes in the care of allergies, asthma and immunodeficiency for adults and children.

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Libby Calderone President and CEO of Earthmover Credit Union

chool of ART teachers believe that League (FLL) registered coach. everyone has something to gain Through smaller class sizes which provide from learning and practicing art. for more personalized attention, Vincent The school is designed to teach and other certified teachers at School of all ages a Art develop students’ variety of technical skills to mediums, including My 12-year-old daughter has been succeed with many drawing, painting, attending lessons for several months different mediums. comics (Anime), digital now and absolutely loves it! She is Unlike art programs that design, traditional have students “follow animation and Lego EV3 developing her skills and is feeling challenged. I am pleasantly surprised steps” that lead to similar Robotics. pieces of artwork, School Lead instructor Vincent every time she creates a new piece of Art instructors utilize of work. Vinny is incredible! Siracusano, animator a teaching style that turned art teacher, has — Mishel Downie, St. Charles encourages creative been recognized by the thought and develops Orlando Museum of Art critical thinking. Students will be able to for his fine art achievements in sculpture, bridge technical knowledge with their painting and wooden puzzle making. own unique ideas to create dynamic and Vincent’s credits include 12 years at Walt individual pieces. Disney Feature Animation Studios, with At the School of Art, students are taught contributions in 10 feature films and several to see the world through artist’s eyes. This short films; the creation of three-dimensional guidance has immediate results for students Biblical-themed wood relief wall murals in as they translate weight, force and story into churches around the country and theatrical their drawings, paintings, and sculpture. sets. Students will enjoy learning! He has taught art to elementary through high school students for the Foundation Academy Conveniently located on the Randall Road corridor, parents can drop off their students in Winter Garden, Florida and is an ACSI and run a few errands before returning for certified teacher, FIE certified (Feuerstein pick up. Instrumental Enrichment), and a First Lego

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arthmover Credit Union is a notfor-profit full-service financial institution. Although the services we offer are similar to those of banks, Earthmover has fewer fees, higher savings rates and lower loan rates. We offer a variety of services, including savings and checking accounts, money markets, CDs, all types of loans including new and used vehicle, home equities, and personal, VISA credit cards, Christmas clubs, youth accounts and more. Earthmover Credit Union is owned and operated by its members. The business was created in 1958 inside Caterpillar as a credit union to serve Caterpillar employees only. Over the years, the eligibility for membership has expanded so that today, any individual who lives or works in Kendall, Kane, DuPage, Will (north I-80), LaSalle (north I-80) or DeKalb (south I-88) counties is eligible to join. Immediate family members of a current member, or employees of one of our select employer groups, are also eligible to become members. Each member has an equal vote to elect a volunteer Board of Directors. When you join the credit union, everyone is required to open a savings account with a minimum amount of $25, because you are purchasing your share of the credit union. Once you become a member, you are a member for life. Earthmover’s business has grown over the years and currently has over 26,000 members and $248 million in assets with a capital ratio of nearly 17 percent. One of our goals for the next five years is to create a “buzz” in the community about us because of our service. We want to grow our number of members and the depth of services we provide to them. Because we are locally-owned and

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member-owned, we care about our members and strive to provide excellent member service by building relationships with them. Our vision is to change people’s lives to make our community prosper. Earthmover Credit Union is always looking out for the best interest of each member. For example, if we do not think it is in the member’s best interest to refinance here, we will advise them of that. That is the credit union difference. Earthmover has very competitive rates on loans and Visa credit cards. Two of Earthmover’s Visa Credit Cards earn ScoreCard points where they can redeem them for merchandise or travel anytime of the year. Our credit union members also get discounts to large retail companies, such as Sprint, Six Flags Great America and more, because they are credit union members. For more information on how to become a member or more about our services, please visit our website. Earthmover is an equal housing opportunity lender. By member vote in February 1998, our members’ deposits are insured up to $250,000 per share type by American Share Insurance, the nation’s largest private insurers. The institution is not federally insured.

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Bob Jass Chevrolet

Your Customer Satisfaction Leader This was the best new car transaction I have ever experienced! Every single person I encountered was so pleasant and helpful. — Melody C.

Sales staff was good … came to an agreement without too much back and forth. Dealership did a good job. Would buy from them again on my next car.” — Steve J.

Purchased a new Chevy Colorado — this is our eighth car purchase from Bob Jass Chevrolet. These guys are great, no pressure to purchase a car, they work on your timeline! — Brian P.

t Bob Jass Chevrolet, customer satisfaction isn’t just a nice idea, it’s a total way of doing business. “Our goal is to have our customers 100% satisfied, 100% of the time,” says Ryan Easter, general manager. “We have guidelines in place from General Motors that we need to follow, but it’s much more than just a set of rules. We know our customers and they know us. Some of them are second- and third-generation buyers. They deserve our best, and that’s what we work to give. Every time.” Both sales and service staff participate in GM training, which must be completed every quarter. Additionally, members of management have trained at Disney University — a customer satisfaction training program offered to businesses of all kinds. “I knew it would be interesting to see what the training would be like, but the Disney concept of customer satisfaction is all-encompassing,” said Mary Jo Peterson, office manager. “We really learned about what it takes to offer an exceptional customer satisfaction experience in every department.” Dan Schwebke, general sales manager, concurs. “If your customers aren’t completely satisfied, you need to look at your processes. No matter what your business is, there is always room for improvement.”

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The Equinox is Chevrolet’s second best-selling retail vehicle in North America. Customers who are looking for a spacious and refined interior, as well as new ways to connect through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility will find it in the 2018 Equinox. Drivers will also be able to appreciate 2018 Equinox’s offering of available advanced safety technologies, including Surround Vision and Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking, available on premier models. With three different engines, the 2018 Equinox also offers something to meet almost any customer’s driving needs and is an SUV designed to deliver great performance, design, and technology, and do it with quality and value.

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ake this a summer of fun — one the kids will remember for a lifetime! The Fox Valley Park District offers hundreds of camps that provide exciting opportunities for youth of all ages and interests. Venture into new worlds of discovery, enjoy a variety of sports, advance specific skills and enjoy some great summer fun. It’s all here! Camps are held throughout June, July and early August. Many of them offer “extensions” — early drop-off and late pickup — as an added convenience for parents. Here’s a sampling:

Epic Adventure Camps: Featuring four hands-on, week-long adventures, these camps deliver unique experiences for kids ages 7 to 10. Do them all! Package discounts available. Summer Blast Camps: These all day adventures are perfect for working moms. Camps feature a wide range of field trips, sports, games, and fun — before and after care available. Blackberry Farm: Children can enjoy fun on the historic farm, from art exploration camps to outdoor cooking camps that include swimming, fishing, crafts and games.

Nature Camps: Available at Red Oak Nature Center, these camps take children on educational adventures to explore the natural world of bugs, animals, habitats and more as they get-up close with the great outdoors through first-hand experiences, games and activities. Performing Arts Camps: Rising stars can create and perform in our drama, voice, guitar and keyboarding camps. Science & Technology Camps: Kids will have fun and learn with LEGO camps, STEM camps, science, math and biology camps. Also included are web design, game design, movie-making and more. Sports Camps: Young athletes will develop solid fundamentals and hone their skills, all while enjoying friendly competition and camaraderie. You pick the sport — we’ll bring the action. Over 80 camps available. Little Ones Camps: Camps for children ages 3 to 6, offering educational games and field trips that include swim trips. Visit wherefunbegins.org for specific dates and times. The 2017 Summer Camp Guide will be available online starting in March. Resident registration begins March 18, and non-resident registration begins March 27. Have a fun-filled summer with Fox Valley Park District!

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hink hassle-free, quality work, quick, and fair. In Montgomery, The Exhaust Works owner Otto Schulz has always had a goal to create a hassle-free environment in which his customers may have quality work completed on their vehicles quickly and at a fair price. Ever since he was a teenager, Otto loved working on cars. He gained experience at a muffler shop, and in 1983 he and his father started The Exhaust Works. Working successfully side-byside for 10 years, Otto bought out his father in 1993. The reputable and established business grew, and with knowledgeable and loyal employees by his side, Otto’s business continued to thrive.

quality. The team has a sincere interest in quality, and each member takes pride in his work that shows from customer testimonials that speak to Otto’s commitment to his 33 years of exceptional service in automotive maintenance, repair and management.

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“You guys made an impossible oxy sensor removal an easy task. All in under 45 minutes. Nice Job!” — Dave Specializing in exhaust, brakes, suspension, tires, catalytic converters, oil changes, and custom exhaust, The Exhaust Works also offers custom work like complete fabrication and cat back dual systems.

The Exhaust Works is located at 1157 “Once you leave our shop, you’re not on your South Lake St. in Montgomery, and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 own,” Otto said. “Our work is backed locally p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and by a nationwide lifetime warranty on For more information about scheduling heavy-duty mufflers, shocks and struts.” an appointment, The Exhaust Works visit www. specializes in theexhaustworks.com standard and custom 1157 S. Lake St., Montgomery or call (630) 892-0344 exhaust work, but (630) 892-0344 or email exhaustwks@ also performs many www.TheExhaustWorks.com sbcglobal.net for a other services with quote. the same level of

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hances are that you have some sort of personal connection with the senior living industry. Either a grandparent, parent, aunt, or someone you know is either in a senior living community, or really should be. The industry has been around for a long time. But the quality of care has been stuck in the 1960s and has not kept up with times. Even though we call them communities, they are still run like institutions. No wonder our elders do not want to join any of them. After visiting more than 100 assisted living and memory care communities, Nader Kameli became convinced that a completely new approach was desperately needed— a more human approach. Kameli is CEO of Bright Oaks Group, an innovative assisted living company based in Illinois. “People do not want to lose control of their lives and become part of a pre-programmed life that is decided for them by strangers. I do not blame them. Would you want this for yourself?” Kameli said. To create Bright Oaks’ new concept of senior living, Nader and his colleagues went straight to the source, talking with hundreds of older adults and observing their way of life. From those who were happy, excited and energetic, learning what made them that way; and from those who were lonely and unengaged in life, learning what pushed them in that state of living. What emerged from the study was that social contact, purpose to wake-up in the morning, going to bed feeling good about the choices they made that day, and experiences they gathered as a result of those choices, gave life its meaning. This learning resulted in creation of a new way of living together at Bright Oaks. “What truly sets us apart is our new concept of Purposeful Family Living, in which we bring people together as members of one family—not as residents, care providers, or employees—and give them control to live life the way it should be,” he said. Bright Oaks family members live a life rich with social interaction, mental stimulation and personal growth in a community of people who have similar interests. Living at Bright Oaks means becoming a member of a multi-generational family living

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in a household with others who feel that life is good and living is exciting. Bright Oaks leadership is certain that Purposeful Family Living can slow age-related decline and sometimes even reverse some of its effects, based on scientific evidence that shows higher quality of life comes from social stimulation and engagement, not medication and isolation. Bright Oaks is not a hotel, nor is it a holding place for the elderly. It is literally a community of neighborhoods, home to exceptional people of all ages. Bright Oaks families live together, work together and play together every day, sharing history and experiences with others, enriching everyone’s lives in the process. That’s why Bright Oaks communities are called Assisted Independence— because they provide independence at all times, with assistance on demand. Living as family at Bright Oaks comes with certain social responsibilities, just as within one’s own family. Younger, extended family members help their elders with physical challenges; older, wiser members offer the next generation the benefit of their wisdom and experience. “Most of all, everyone must respect others and appreciate the value they bring to the family,” Kameli said. All Bright Oaks communities offer the very latest in design, home-style architecture and lush landscaping, with meals served family-style, and amenities and luxuries to meet each family member’s needs and expectations. But what is truly unique at Bright Oaks is the way people live together, having control of their lives, and being there for each other as family members would. At Bright Oaks, memory challenges are addressed with the latest understanding that comes from the body of knowledge in this industry and the field of neuropsychology, and services that are designed to make life more comfortable and still rewarding. It is not enough to offer safety and security to residents. As a place to live life, Bright Oaks brings continued life enrichment to residents of our New Journeys, that excites their day, calms their senses and exercises their mind. Visit www.brightoaksgroup.com or www.brightoaksofaurora.com for more information.

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At Waubonsee Community College, summer is a season of vibrant hands-on learning and opportunities for all ages to take on new, life-changing challenges. Perhaps best of all is that the hundreds of exciting offerings come with less hassle and more rewards. Whether you’re a parent looking for ways to keep children actively learning this summer, a student looking to spend your summer productively picking up credit toward a four-year degree, a Waubonsee student wanting to focus on one difficult course, or a new high school graduate looking to ease into college courses, you’ll find that less is more this summer at Waubonsee.

Some of the perks

that students discover in Waubonsee summer programs are that they pay less for the credits they need, are able to try more than 100 convenient online course offerings, enjoy smaller classes and therefore more personalized instruction, put a greater focus on a lighter course load and ease the transition from high school while seeing firsthand how rewarding college can be. Most importantly, Waubonsee summer courses give more options. You’ll earn credit here, but it’s credit you can transfer almost anywhere – to the four-year college or university you currently attend or the one you’ll head to this fall (or anytime in the future). Summer class offerings begin May 15 or June 5, and registration opens on March 6. For more information visit www.waubonsee.edu/lessismore. And for those parents looking to hear less of “I’m bored” this summer and see their children inspired to learn more, the college’s popular Xcelerate summer camps for ages 4 to 14 run June 5 to July 18 and include offerings such as computer coding, acting, playing the ukulele and so much more. The camps are led by experienced faculty and instructors, and often via community partnerships such as with the Fox Country Players, Huntoon Stables and Black Rocket. For more details, visit www.waubonsee.edu/ xcelerate or call (630) 466-2360.

Registration begins March 6. To learn more, visit: www.waubonsee.edu WCC does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities.

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Dan Borowiak Insurance

does what’s right, and gives back

Office dogs Pippa (front) and Grace are the official greeters for the Dan Borowiak Insurance team, from left, Mary, Dan, Marsha, Sam and Chris.

rowing up in North Aurora Dan started his agency in the basement of his home on Farview Drive. Now as he celebrates his 30th year in business, his agency is now located in Sugar Grove. Although Dan resides in Sugar Grove, North Aurora will always be considered home to him. In May of 2011, Dan Borowiak of Sugar Grove was diagnosed with prostate cancer. After a 10-week journey that included a stay at Mayo Clinic and took him to Loma Linda, Calif., doctors found proton therapy was Dan’s best option to beat this deadly disease. While Dan was away, he found out that the dedication he had for his insurance business was ingrained throughout his employees, who not only ran his Sugar Grove-based

business in his absence, they handled everything without a hiccup. “I not only had my family for support, but my insurance family (staff, clients and companies) behind me through prayer,” Dan said. Dan has been in the insurance business for 30 years, having started out with American Family for his first seven years. Deciding he needed to offer more than one option for his customers, since everyone does not have all the same needs, Dan began representing quality companies like Pekin, AAA, West Bend, Travelers, Progressive, Frankenmuth and Hartford as an independent agent. “Over the years of being in the insurance business, I have come to appreciate how the insurance profession has been able to help

individuals and business put their lives back together in a time of need,” Dan said. “We are dedicated to serving our clients with honesty and building relationships with them at the same time.” Offering auto, home, business, health, life, disability, bonds and recreational insurance, the team at Dan Borowiak Insurance Agency is always available to take you step-by-step to determine your needs in regards to coverage. Dan Borowiak Insurance Agency is located at 720 Heartland Drive in Sugar Grove, and is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To inquire about a specific policy, feel free to reach out to Dan at (630) 466-8900, email him at Dan@ Danbinsurance.com or visit www. Danbinsurance.com.

A portion of the New Business Commissions are donated to local Food Pantries.

DAN BOROWIAK INSURANCE AGENCY 720 Heartland Drive, Suite D • SUGAR GROVE

(630) 466-8900 • www.Danbinsurance.com Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Kirhofer’s

Knows Sports!

riginally founded in 1984, Kirhofer’s Sports began as a retail destination and has grown these past 32 years into a primary provider of uniforms, apparel and equipment for teams, schools, leagues and organizations. What makes Kirhofer’s Sports unique is their dual retail-team sales combination at their west Aurora location. The idea behind this, and factoring in testimonials from both new and long-time customers, is the increase in accessibility people enjoy whenever they need to call with a question or stop in and peruse their team sales room, complete with manufacturer catalogs and samples to help ease the ordering process.

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The same can be said of their retail associates, all of whom are young sports athletes and enthusiasts with knowledge of current products and trends. Together, everyone does their part to make sure all customers, no matter if you’re embroidering a jacket, fitting shoes for your basketball team or ordering 500 shirts for a school event, receive the attention only a small business like theirs can provide. “We’re always trying to build upon this longstanding reputation and look forward to many more years of being your neighborhood friend in the sporting goods world!”

Owner Doug Kirhofer and the sales department truly speak to the enjoyment of working in this industry. Once athletes and coaches themselves, Kirhofer’s salesmen recall the excitement of ordering new uniforms and apparel and share that enthusiasm when working with their clients.

does more than simply trim shrubs, mow lawns, and fertilize. They complete the visual package that works with the landscapes aesthetics of each client and their surrounding homes. This takes not only a keen eye for visual detail, but also an expansive knowledge of biology and ecology. Services include mowing lawns, aeration, dethatching, fertilization and weed control, grub and insect control, shrub and tree trimming, brush removal and dog waste removal, as well as lawn restoration, snow and ice control, and much more. ABC LawnWorks, Incorporated employs only the most careful, caring, and dedicated individuals in the industry with the skills to care for residential yards, industrial complexes, or shopping centers. The service area includes Oswego, Aurora, Montgomery, Naperville, Plainfield and surrounding areas of Illinois. Horticulture has fascinated ABC LawnWorks, Inc’s founder John Garretson for as long as he can remember. When he was 12 years old, he and his brother began mowing lawns for their neighborhood’s homeowners association. He obtained a Masters in Business Administration, a Bachelors in Management and studied Horticulture at the College of DuPage. He incorporated as a business in 2009, committed to saving his clients’ time to do what they really love instead of working in their yard. Based on his education and experience, Garretson said he considers himself a landscaping expert, with many professional

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available to customers, as well. The company will roll out a new comprehensive referral program in 2017 that will save new clients money while treating referees to meals on the town. ABC Lawn Works is fully insured and licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture for lawn fertilization, weed, and pest control. The company is also veteranowned and operated.

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contacts he can reach out to as resources if needed. Garretson said that ABC LawnWorks operates with a high level of integrity. If a mistake is made, the company owns up to it and immediately resolves it to the satisfaction of the client. “We treat each client as a VIP and each lawn as our own,” he said. ABC LawnWorks customers are able to request and change their service, place their credit card on file, and review their entire account history on the client portal. The start and end time as well as the assigned crew for each visit is tracked and

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ALEXANDER LUMBER:

Over 125 years of building communities

lexander Lumber is a family-owned company with a heritage of quality, service and commitment to both trade professionals and local homeowners. Their founder, John Alexander came to the United States from Scotland, and opened his first lumberyard in Aurora, Illinois in 1891. He sought to expand his lumber operation and was provided the opportunity when the railroads started reaching out west. John was able to negotiate a series of land leases with the railroads setting lumberyards at close intervals along the line. By the late 1920s, he operated well over 100 so-called “line yards.” The family business expanded rapidly as the years went by, both John’s son, John Jr, and his grandson Walter, became involved.

“We feel the values that have allowed us to operate for 125 years align very closely with the values that the people of our communities have come to expect and who they choose to do business with,” says District Manager, Greg Kimbrell. Alexander Lumber is more than a lumberyard. At their 20 locations throughout Illinois and Wisconsin, they are a go-to resource for home renovation projects; selling windows, doors, kitchen and bath cabinets, hardware, decking, roofing, trim/ moulding and more. No matter the size and scope of the project — remodeling a kitchen, adding a deck, replacing windows and doors, upgrading a bathroom, refinishing a basement — they help their customers get it done. Alexander Lumber specialists provide expert advice, unmatched knowledge and creative suggestions—from the beginning to the end of the project.

ALEXANDER LUMBER www.alexlbr.com Locations:

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Safe Harbor: Navigating the Currents in Life

herapists at Safe Harbor Counseling emphatically believe in the value of the individual by virtue of his/her existence and that effective and lasting changes must be built on a solid foundation composed of the individual’s personal strengths and an awareness of available supports. Perspectives and interventions are based on sound psychological theory as well as Christian principles. Convenient to Kane and Kendall counties, Safe Harbor Counseling offers counseling for adolescents and adults, assistance with the special education process, support through the experience of workplace bullying, as well as presentations on a variety of educational and behavioral health issues. An experienced bi-lingual family nurse practitioner who is able to prescribe medication will be available one Saturday a month beginning February 18, 2017 at Safe Harbor. Please visit their website at www.safeharboril.com.

Meet Safe Harbor Counseling Therapists BETH PLACHETKA, EdD, LCSW, MAEL, MSW “Each individual is valuable by the fact of their existence. In my experience, no one makes positive change based on criticism. It is by identifying and building on the individual’s strengths that effective and lasting change takes place. Speak truth with kindness. ” Dr. Beth Plachetka, LCSW, brings a unique blend of professional experiences to her work as therapist, teacher and school social worker. Dr. Plachetka’s belief in the value of the individual and the need to demonstrate respect in all areas of life is reflected in the topic of her dissertation: workplace bullying. JANET MEEKS, LCPC As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Janet offers experience from middle school through community college as well as a deep understanding of the social/emotional skills required to succeed in the workplace. She is an experienced clinician in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and behavioral therapy. Janet’s compassion is evident as she guides clients through the therapeutic process. KIMBERLY RHODES, LCPC As a Licensed Clinical Professional counselor, Kim brings a welldeserved reputation of highly effective clinical skills and knowledge. Kim previously provided clinical direction and therapeutic services through Family Counseling in Aurora where she also served as clinical director. Kim brings a deep understanding of trauma, domestic violence, Asperger’s, group, individual and couples therapy.

SAFE HARBOR COUNSELING 76 S. Main St., Ste. A, Sugar Grove (630) 466-8657 office • (630) 272-4959 cell www.SafeHarborIL.com www.drbethplachetka.com follow us on facebook

A Family Practice That Treats YOU Like Family Coming soon to the Aurora area!

the Montgomery grand opening and specials this summer! Co-owner Dr. Pradeep Khurana feels confident that their mission of exceeding patients’ n October 1999, Dr. Paul Singh and expectations is just one aspect of VVD’s Dr. Pradeep Khurana opened Valley View success. Dental with the mission to offer superior is all I ever wanted to do,” Dr. service and the latest in dental technology “Dentistry Khurana says. “This desire makes it easy to for every patient. With their commitment continually stay up to date taking over three to creating and maintaining beautiful, times the required hours of education yearly.” healthy smiles, the practice has grown to In addition to their own desire to continue their multiple offices with 13 doctors. education, the doctors also foster a professional The west suburban practice is diligently environment that is creative, challenging and working together to compassionate. All of the realize a shared vision doctors are members My wife and I are extremely happy to of uncompromising of the American Dental excellence in dentistry. call Valley View Dental in Romeoville Association and other our place of dental health. Every “We work every day accredited organizations. by listening to those individual is friendly, helpful “We offer a full array we are privileged to and professional to the highest of general, cosmetic, serve and exceeding degree. I offer my most sincere periodontal, implant and the trust and respect orthodontic procedures,” recommendation to anyone in the Will of patients, profession and community,” says County area to check-out Valley View Dr. Khurana says. “We also offer our Dental for your family’s health care! co-owner Dr. Paul Singh, “It’s not just — Larry Bernard, Joliet, IL patients services like Invisalign, BOOST Teeth about teeth for us. Whitening, CEREC one-day We’re concerned about crowns and even same day emergency visits.” the well-being of our patients in general.” Since its opening in 1999, the practice has grown With a staff of more than 13 doctors including by leaps and bounds. an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Clarence Tang, their own on-site lab, and extended “I believe the reason for our growth is the business hours, Valley View Dental has the personalized treatment we provide for our ability to treat patients according to their own patients. Every staff member understands and respects our patients and each other,” Dr. Singh schedules and convenience. explains. “A passion for great patient care flows A new location in the through all the staff Montgomery area will here at Valley View open this summer. Dental through a Located at Rte 30 and combination of gentle Ogden within the Ogden care, genuine concern Hill Shopping Center 441 N. Weber Rd. • Romeoville and experience,” said Dr. (close to Menard’s, (815) 372-0100 Khurana. Sam’s Club, JC Penney, 3103 111th St., Ste 131 • Naperville Office Depot and (630) 904-5600 If you are looking for Sephora). The center 1078 Ogden Ave. • Montgomery state-of-the-art dental continues to draw COMING THIS SUMMER! care, you have come to shoppers from not the right place at Valley only Montgomery, but Open 6 days a week from the surrounding For more info visit vvdental.com View Dental! area as well. Watch for

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Ranch Romano pizza

Pizza Paradise

Genoa Pizza in Sugar Grove — 20 years of great Italian food Genoa Pizza owner Giuseppe Pizzo was born in Detroit, Mich., and he grew up in Italy. He opened his restaurant in Sugar Grove 20 years ago, but the real history dates back to 1975, when his grandfather opened his Genoa Pizza in Genoa, Ill. “It all starts with good quality product,” Pizzo said. “We have a good, quality pizza sauce and pizza dough that was handed down from my Uncle Pete.”

continue to work hard to keep his customers happy. In addition to the quality of the food, he credits the success of the business to “the heart and the dedication that goes into it every day.” From thin to pan to stuffed pizza crusts, Genoa Pizza also offers a wide variety of meat and fresh vegetable toppings, and a selection of specialty pizzas, including Hawaiian Pizza, Mediterranean, BLT, Healthy Choice and Taco Pizza, among others. Genoa also serves appetizers; a variety of salads, pasta and other Italian dinners, including homemade baked lasagna, chicken alfredo fettuccini and chicken and veal parmesan; sandwiches, and a number of specials, including pizza by the slice until 2 p.m. and half-price pizza on Wednesday night.

Pizzo said he started out his work life as a finishing carpenter. When he found himself in hard times, he said his brothers gave him an opportunity, and “here I am, 20 years later.” When Pizzo began the business 20 years ago, he said he had to work hard to compete with an already-existing pizza place in town. Little by little, he was able to gain customers, and to keep them coming back for more. He and his employees

Specialty pizzas

The restaurant provides delivery and carry-out. In the future, Pizzo would like to expand into a larger space and possibly add a sit-down area. Italian Beef sandwiches

“It’s a true Italian Experience to satisfy the most discerning appetites!”

44 Cross St., Sugar Grove (630) 466-0781

www.GenoaPizza10.net Lunch: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Dinner: Tue.-Thur. 4-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 4-11 p.m., Sun. Noon-9 p.m., Mon. 4-9 p.m.

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ymphony of Orchard Valley provides short-term, post-hospital rehabilitation, long-term care and dedicated memory care in a modern, guest-centric facility. Their recently renovated facility provides guests with an ideal atmosphere to heal and recover quickly, with optimal results.

Symphony o V of

As a 4-star rated CMS facility, Symphony of Orchard Valley uses a progressive healthcare model, providing each guest with a personalized rehabilitation program designed to get them back on their feet and back to their normal life faster. As one of the Fox Valley’s highest rated CMS facilities, Symphony of Orchard Valley is second only to its sister facility, Symphony at The Tillers, a 5-star CMS facility, located in Oswego. “Our highly trained staff and clinical programming allows us to provide the highest quality of care and service with exceptional outcomes,” said Lyndsay Czwornog, Director of Brand Management and Marketing Communications for the Symphony Post Acute Network. Symphony of Orchard Valley, formerly Countryside Care Centre, has been a mainstay in the Aurora community for over 30 years. Nestled at the corner of Orchard Road and Galena Boulevard, their location provides easy access for those from the greater Fox Valley and surrounding Montgomery, North Aurora, Batavia and Geneva communities. As the years have progressed, Symphony of Orchard Valley has adapted its practices to stay in line with current healthcare trends and reforms. Their consistency in providing an unmatched level of care to their patients, residents and family members has always been at the forefront. “We understand that choosing the right rehabilitation facility can be difficult, and our expert staff is here to make sure your needs are met, whether it’s providing a specific magazine or making sure we have your favorite snack on hand—we’re here for you and we’re here to get you better and back home fast,” said Czwornog. “We want to connect with the members of the Aurora and surrounding communities and actually get to know them. We know people don’t want to necessarily come to a rehabilitation facility, but we also want them to know that if and when they need us, we’ll be here. Page 14 • Insight • February 2017 | Special Advertising Section

rchard

alley

providing post hospital rehabilitation and care to the Fox Valley for over 30 years

“As a member of the Symphony Post Acute Network, our clinical programming and expertise is second to none,” Czwornog went on to say. Symphony of Orchard Valley is a member of a group of 30 facilities in the Illinois, Northwest Indiana and Wisconsin area. “We derive our core values from community, family, staff and residents—our most important assets.” In addition to incredible clinical care and programming, designed to fit each individual guest’s needs, Symphony of Orchard Valley also takes great pride in their “High Note Hospitality Program,” which is a dedicated customer experience program. “High Note Hospitality is our resort-style customer service program that focuses on delivering an exceptional experience for each of our guests,” Czwornog said. “We want to ensure our guests and their families are treated as if they are at a 4-star hotel and leave recommending Symphony of Orchard Valley to their friends and family.” Symphony of Orchard Valley guests can expect hotel-like amenities from a daily snack cart, room service, WiFi, private and semi-private recovery suites and a dedicated on-site customer experience director to ensure all needs are met.

Symphony of Orchard Valley works in concert with the area’s top physicians, including Advocate Dreyer Medical Group. In fact, their Medical Director is Dr. Kuljit Kapur, also a Dreyer physician. Their Continuity of Care Program, in concert with Dreyer, offers a collaboration on all aspects of care, including medication reconciliation, re-hospitalization prevention and enhanced communication. In addition to incredible physician and hospital partnerships, Symphony of Orchard Valley’s specialty programs include the Homeward Bound Rapid Rehabilitation Program, Heart for Life Cardiac Care Program, Breathe Easy Live Well Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, Complex Wound Care, and In-House Dialysis. Symphony of Orchard Valley is

accredited by The Joint Commission for Post Acute Care Programming.

in each community that we serve,” said Czwornog.

In addition to providing post-hospital rehabilitation and care, Symphony of Orchard Valley also offers long-term care, as well as a dedicated memory care program. Their Virtuosa Memory Care Program focuses on enriching the quality of life for their guests and offering them the attention they deserve in a peaceful environment.

From its healing environment, to its caring and compassionate staff, Symphony of Orchard Valley is specifically designed to help care for those in their time of need, be it short-term rehabilitation or long-term care.

All member facilities of the Symphony Post Acute Network are focused on providing their guests, families and professional staff with the best environments to lead to the best possible outcomes. “Our vision is to be recognized as both the Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice

“Caring for the people in our community is our passion,” Czwornog said. “We thrive on being able to provide an environment centered around high-quality healthcare, optimal recovery time and passionate, caring staff.” Schedule a visit to see Symphony of Orchard Valley to learn more.

2330 W Galena Blvd, Aurora • (630) 896-4686

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Save Time And Money Shop with A & E Vacuum

machine and instructions on how to use and maintain it. Since we service what we sell, you can bring it back to us for in-store warranty and routine maintenance

The next time your vacuum quits working, don’t put it to the curb and head to the nearest box store or on-line retailer – bring it to us. Often times for less than half the cost of a new one, we can tune it up and make it run like new. We repair all brands, including Dyson, Kirby, Oreck, Hoover, Bissell, Eureka and all Central Vacuum Systems. If it’s beyond repair, we have the area’s largest selection of new vacuums that will outperform and outlast box store vacuums for about the same price. We feature many of the familiar brands as well as American and German and we’ll turn it around brands you won’t find fast or provide you with anywhere locally. a free loaner. As an added incentive to get Online retailers can’t Just need bags, you to shop with us, mention match the convenience belts, filters, parts, or this ad and we’ll give you $10 of purchasing your next cleaning supplies? You off your next vacuum repair vacuum from us. When don’t need to run from or service. (Offer expires you shop with us you store to store, chances are 4/30/17) get: personal service from we have it in stock or can knowledgeable sales people get it for you in a day or two. who won’t pressure you into buying If these aren’t enough reasons to give us a something you don’t want or can’t afford, try consider this: Independent retailers return and in-store demos, so you can actually to the local community three times as much try your next vacuum before you buy it. money per dollar of sales than chain store Customer service doesn’t end after your purchase – you’ll leave with a fully assembled competitors.

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KATHY BROTHERS AD HERE

We Move People Pictured is the expanded Volkswagen dealership that has moved from West Chicago to St. Charles.

he goal of the Fox Valley Auto Group, Fox Valley Volkswagen St. Charles, Fox Valley Volkswagen Schaumburg and Fox Valley Buick GMC St. Charles is to sell and service new Volkswagen, Buick and GMC vehicles and all makes and models of pre-driven vehicles.

Abinion began selling vehicles to help pay for college and fell in love with the business. His first dealership was Landmark Ford in Niles, IL for 16 years. Vice President, Pre-driven Vehicle

Abinion added a new Volkswagen dealership in West Chicago in 2006, which in 2016 moved and expanded to a 40,000 square-foot facility in St. Charles. Fox Valley Volkswagen Schaumburg opened in 2008 and Fox Valley Buick GMC of St. Charles in 2011.

Their mission is to move people. But this is not about selling their customers a vehicle and repairing the ones they already have. It is about much more than that and it is certainly much more than two simple words. They want everyone who is in contact with their team members every day to be MOVED. Moved in many ways, but always for the better — better than before their engagement with them — whether it is financially, spiritually, emotionally as well as professionally. “We want to move people to a better place in their lives just by dealing and working with us,” said founder, President and CEO Emir Abinion. “Imagine the impact we can have on people’s lives with this as our focus. This is what it truly means to be of service.”

Their focus toward providing superior customer service and excellent ownership experience has allowed Fox Valley Auto Group to expand over the years.

Director and Partner Shakeel Omar, operated a successful pre-driven automotive retail store in Chicago, IL for over 16 years. Long-time friends, Abinion and Omar met when they were selling cars together at Golf Mill Ford in the mid-1980s.

In 2016, Frank Butnaru, who worked for Abinion in sales at Landmark Ford, was named as a second partner and is the General Manager of the Volkswagen dealership in Schaumburg. The two are long-time friends, as well. In 2012, Volkswagen awarded Abinion the Volkswagen Diamond Pin Award, a

recognition bestowed on only four dealers in North America and 70 Volkswagen dealers world-wide, for their overall commitment to the brand and its customers. They were again recognized in 2015 with membership in Volkswagen’s Customer First Club. This accolade recognizes the dealership as a top performer in customer satisfaction on a national level. The two things that drive Abinion are finding ways to make it better and more convenient for the dealerships’ customers to do business with them, and how can they serve the community better. Fox Valley Auto Group has three locations and approximately 160 employees. Together, Fox Valley Auto Group sells about 5,000 vehicles and services over 54,000 vehicles annually. Abinion said the secret to his dealerships’ success is to treat people like he would want to be treated and to be a value through service to his customers and community. “This comes first before any vehicle is sold or serviced,” he said.

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Taking care of your

LOVED ONES,

like they would their own family

hen families are looking for enabling the facility to provide its affordable a safe, caring community residential rates. for their parents or The independent living retirement spouse, Jennings community was expanded on the Terrace is here 11-acre property to offer skilled ALL for them. Many of the staff have and memory care. I NCLUSIV nursing been with Jennings for 15 years As more people have been E 2-Room or more. Others have brought diagnosed with Alzheimer’s ju st $1,66S5uite their own parents to Jennings and dementia, intermediate month! per and advanced memory care was for care. Some of the current residents are the third generation added to the nursing services. A living in the Jennings Terrace special veterans wing with reduced community. pricing was created for veterans with limited financial resources. Jennings Terrace is a notfor-profit community offering independent living, assisted services, nursing care, memory care and short-stays for adults age 50 or older. The community has capacity for 75 Independent/ Assisted Care residents and 60 beds in Nursing Care. Jennings Terrace has a reputation for extraordinary care and a tradition of exceptional rates. The all-inclusive pricing includes three home-style prepared meals a day, free DirecTV hookup, furnished rooms, laundry, housekeeping, wireless Internet and social activities. The monthly fees, as compared to Jennings’ top five competitors, are from 28 to 37 percent less, depending on the level of services.

Hit The CONLEY OUTREACH: Trails! Caring for the heart of the community

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Bikers Benefit from Park District Grants Funding veryone knows Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles as the go-to place for mini-golf, pedal boats, playgrounds, riverboat cruises, swimming, fishing and picnic shelters. Now, thanks to a funding grant, the park is also home to a new Bike Plaza. Riders traveling over the miles of trails that wind along the banks of the Fox River have come to see Pottawatomie Park as an oasis, a serene and scenic place they can stop for clean restrooms, tasty refreshments and recreation opportunities. And with the

Jennings Terrace offers short-term stays of one night or more, providing a temporary break from the challenges of caregiving to those providing care for adult family members. Jennings’ most recent innovative service has been the expansion of its shortterm stays for adults after a hospital stay or day-surgery.

Jennings Terrace staff welcomes the Jennings Terrace enjoys a unique partnership opportunity to discuss any of their healthcare options and invites you to join the Auxiliary. with a 70-member Whether a resident, Auxiliary, whose family member, JENNINGS TERRACE members conduct 275 S. LaSalle St., Aurora volunteer or visitor, fundraising, provide (630) 897-6947 you’ll feel that “you’re help for resident www.jenningsterrace.com among friends” at activities and promote dbeukelman@jenningsterrace.com Jennings Terrace. Jennings Terrace 24 hour care, 7 days a week to the community, Page 18 • Insight • February 2017 | Special Advertising Section

addition of the park’s new dedicated Bike Plaza, they also have a place where they can fix a flat, adjust their brakes or straighten a slanted seat. Provided by the Making Kane County Fit for Kids Funding Consortium, two state-of-the-art bike repair plazas have been installed along the Fox River Trail. One is located on the north side of the stone restroom facilities adjacent to River View

Miniature Golf; the second station is across from Langum Park on the east bank of the Fox River along Route 25. Vibrant signage directs bikers to each plaza, which are also outfitted with water bottle fill stations, benches and weather-proof bike path information holders. “One of the scariest things for bikers is to be out on a trail and not have a way to take care of any mechanical emergencies,” said Laura Rudow, Superintendent of Parks and Planning. “These bike repair stations can give riders great peace of mind.” Each station come equipped with numerous commercial-grade, rubber-coated, flexible cable-tied tools, including various-sized screwdrivers and wrenches, that enable bikers to do everything from raising or lowering a seat to adjusting tire Good Samaritan alignment. Elevated Clothes Closet hanger arms allow the bike to be mounted at eye level to make repairs easier to manage and an air pump helps take care of any flat tires. “The biking community is a very active, socially connected network,” said Rudow. “Our Bike Plaza is helping make the park district even more of a destination for avid bikers as it provides respite to the distance biker.”

ST. CHARLES PARK DISTRICT 8 North Ave., St. Charles

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RIVER VIEW RESTAURANT:

wner Eleno Silva brought over 14 years of food industry experience to Montgomery when he opened the River View Diner in May of 2004.

After working for over a decade and a half in prestigious restaurants in downtown Chicago, like the Original Mitchell’s Restaurant, Silva worked in every position of the restaurant business, starting off as a dishwasher and learning how to cook in his free time. For a period of time, he was a waiter near O’Hare Airport, where he would learn the importance of quality service and hospitality. In the end, he discovered his passion for the kitchen and decided to follow his career path around it.

13 years of successful ingredients

He would then be a cook at Mitchell’s for 14 years, until he one day discovered an opportunity to open a new restaurant near the Fox River. Although he had lived in Chicago for the prior 20 years, he decided to approach the new challenge with open arms in order to pursue his dreams. Due to its beautiful setting, Silva named it “The River View Diner.” Over the years, the successful restaurant has won various awards: Best American Cuisine from the Chicago Sun-Times in 2010, the Montgomery Patch Readers’ Choice Award for Best Breakfast Spot in 2012, Best of the Best Award by Limelight Media in 2009, and an article of recognition from the restaurant magazine, DiningGuide. Silva has obtained various forms of recognition for helping the community as well. He says that it is important to “give to those who are less fortunate,” and to be a “helping hand to the community whenever possible.” River View celebrated its 13th anniversary in 2016. Now, after many years of hard work and giving back, Silva has transformed the restaurant. August of 2015 he unveiled a new building that’s a real showplace—twice the size of the original. It offers handicap accessibility, a party room that seats 100 and a patio for outside dining. The River View Diner continues to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner every day of

the year. They are and cooked to 1420 S. East River Rd. | Montgomery perfection. well known for their wide variety (630) 859-3737 One of the signature of breakfast www.RiverviewDiner.com items served at the options, ranging Mon-Sat: 5 am - 9 pm • Sun: 6 am - 9 pm River View is the from omelettes, to Chicago-style broasted chicken, skillets, to traditional breakfast cuisine like which is served with veggies, soup or salad eggs, waffles and pancakes, to more unique and a choice of potato. items like their stuffed french toast. With the opening of the new restaurant, The soups are made fresh every morning, Silva would like to thank all of his staff for as well as their famous home-made pies, to their dedication and effort. They plan to name a few. keep on serving the fresh, home-made, They also offer a free slice of pie with dinner quality food they have always served, and after 4 p.m. all week. Not only that, but their to keep on serving the community with their Friday Fish Fry is one of the best in the area, same high standards of service and quality. serving crab legs, salmon, all-you-can-eat walleye, fish-’n’-chips, beer-battered chicken He would like to give thanks to everyone in the Fox Valley for their unconditional and much more. Saturdays enjoy prime rib, which is slow-roasted support and loyalty over the years.

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Heating • Cooling • Plumbing

Award-Winning Service C would need.

onfident Aire, Inc. was founded in 1992 by Tom Wangler, Jr., a secondgeneration heating and cooling specialist who started with his father at age 13.

They calculate the actual load requirements on the furnace by measuring the home’s square footage, as well as taking into account other critical factors, including the number and size of windows, direction of the sun, thickness of walls, room measurements and whether a garage, basement or crawlspace lies below the rooms. They also inspect air returns and heating vents to check for proper heat distribution and look for drafty areas where heat loss may occur.

Wangler became an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America as a young teenager and applies the core values of trustworthiness, loyalty and courtesy in his dealings with customers. Tom hires employees based on these same core values and demands excellence from his entire team, striving always to provide the very best heating, cooling and plumbing techniques in the industry.

According to Confident Aire, Inc., buying a new furnace is a lot like buying a car. Just like you may not want a big car that sucks up a lot of gas, you don’t want an oversized furnace, because it can drive up your energy bill. Instead, you’re better off with a reliable furnace just large enough to efficiently heat your home and keep up with demand on the coldest winter days.

Confident Aire, Inc. provides award-winning service. They have received several prestigious awards over the years, including: • Angie’s List Super Service Award four years in a row • Best of the Fox Award seven years in a row

In addition to heating, cooling and plumbing services, Confident Aire, Inc., also specializes in the installation of energy-saving devices and equipment in the home. These devices help to reduce energy consumption from the heating and cooling system. A full inspection of the duct work, as well as the layout and construction of the home, is always considered.

• The Trane Distinguished Dealer Award the past four years Confident Aire, Inc. is a true believer in supporting the community. They sponsor the “Ultimate Energy Transformation Award,” annually installing a high-efficiency Trane furnace, thermostat and air duct cleaning free of charge to a deserving family in the Fox Valley area. Confident Aire, Inc. offers homeowners a preventative maintenance agreement that includes three visits each year to inspect and tune up the air conditioning and heating system, as well as inspect the plumbing system in the home.

Owner Tom Wangler demonstrates the Trane Clean Effects Air Cleaner at the company’s showroom in Batavia.

Earn up to $2,700 in rebates when you upgrade your comfort system before March 31, 2017!

One of the specials offered by Confident Aire, Inc. right now is interest-free financing on all new Trane heating or cooling systems. Residents of the Fox Valley are encouraged to call (630) 761-9007 for details. Confident Aire, Inc. always takes the time to install the perfect size heating or cooling unit in the home. Tom Wangler and his team conduct a complete load analysis on every installation to determine the exact size furnace the home Page 20 • Insight • February 2017 | Special Advertising Section

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GETTING FIT!

ounded in 2015, PraxisFit is about the action of moving forward. It is a gym and fitness center comprised of people and resources to help you to be your best self. With state-of-the-art equipment and an impressive facility, you will find everything you will need to make the life change you want, surrounded by people who want the same. PraxisFit offers studio group classes, including TRX, Body Shred, Barre, Pilates, Sculpt, Animal Flow, HIIT and many more. Strength & Performance sessions, personal training in a small group setting, are also available. “There is no greater satisfaction

than seeing our members achieve goals,” owner Stephany Esmay said. “We train from elementary students to retired adults and watching their successes is incredible. If we can do our small part to help this community get healthier, we will be very happy.” PraxisFit is a small, family-owned business that truly cares about its members. The trainers make everyone feel welcome when they walk through the doors, regardless of their athletic ability or the shape of their body.

There is no greater satisfaction than seeing our members achieve goals.

“We want to be a place where people can come and get a great workout, and hopefully, find a few new friends along the way,” Esmay said.

Owners: Mike & Stephany Esmay, Mike & Amy Behrens (630) 326-9643 • Stephany@wearepraxisfit.com www.wearepraxisfit.com 2301 Main Street, Batavia, IL 60510 Hours: Monday – Thursday: 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday: 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Sunday - Closed

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“I can’t say enough good things about PraxisFit and everyone who works there. I am a 35-year-old mom of two who has struggled with weight for most of my adult life. I have joined numerous gyms, tried all sorts of dieting fads, and failed more times than I wish to admit. Like many fellow yo-yoers, I would do well for the first few weeks, and when the excitement wears off, I’m back to my old habits. That cycle continued until I walked into PraxisFit on a Friday last October to thank owner Stephany Esmay for sponsoring a charity event I chair. I was not in a fitness routine at the time, and had no intentions of joining another gym. To be honest, I was discouraged with myself and my most recent struggles. I felt an instant connection with Stephany as soon as I met her. I didn’t plan on it, but I began asking her questions about the gym. She gave me a tour of the gym, and told me about the services they offered. I was intrigued. The following Monday I took my first class at PraxisFit and I’ve been forever changed. I had no idea then that I’d be running 6+ miles on the weekend and training for a half-marathon in June. I started my journey to a healthier lifestyle 162 days ago, and while I still have a long road ahead of me, I know that I will be successful because of the support I have at Praxis. The people here take the time to get to know you, your family, your goals, your dreams, your successes, and your failures. They push you to work harder; go farther. They encourage you; believe in you. They are truly the best. Don’t take my word for it, check them out yourself. I promise, you won’t be disappointed.” Patti Reeder Sugar Grove

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FAMILY-OWNED

Mattress Warehouse of DeKalb

CELEBRATES 17 YEARS

his year marks 17 years in business for the Mattress Warehouse of DeKalb, a locally owned family company. Visit this retail store in DeKalb at 1224 E. Lincoln Highway (across from the Moose Club and behind Star Worlds Arcade). The showrooms are open to the public six days a week; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. It is closed on Tuesdays. “In 2000, we found an old 1920s brick warehouse that was kind of off the beaten path on DeKalb’s east side,” said owner Mike Kisluk. “We had the idea of establishing a store with very low overhead so that families could afford good-quality mattresses. We started with just five mattresses in a showroom so tiny you could hardly turn around. But the support from the community was so incredible that we expanded our showrooms.” Today, the Mattress Warehouse of DeKalb sells a wide range of mattresses, including memory foam beds, futons, bunk beds, headboards, daybeds, platform beds and loft beds are also available. You can find specialty items, such as waterbed supplies and custom-sized mattresses for antique beds, campers, RVs and truck sleepers. In stock are split-queen box springs. Unusual application bed frames and hardware are kept on-hand. Recently added is a specialty line of durable mattresses for the plus-size sleeper. All mattresses are made in the USA.

Mattress Warehouse of DeKalb recognizes that 21st Century demands often place time pressures on families. So, 75 to 80 percent of the mattress line-up is in-stock, ready to be loaded into a customer’s van or truck. Same day delivery is available on most merchandise. All the products are new and backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. Providing family-budget pricing means Mattress Warehouse is often the destination of choice for “big girl” and “big boy” beds. “One of the best things about working here is being around the little kids’ high energy and enthusiasm,” Kisluk said. He reassures parents that their children are always welcome. The Mattress Warehouse of DeKalb strives to offer a safe, relaxing, no-pressure atmosphere. “We aim to keep the store low-key,” he said. “We are ready to explain how the mattresses are constructed. Everyone is encouraged to lay down and try the beds. A comfort-based personal-preference approach to choosing a mattress is best.” “Our prices still surprise people,” Kisluk continued. “Our guiding principle is to find the best mattresses we can and sell them at the lowest prices possible. We are grateful to all the local people, Northern Illinois University students and shoppers from distant towns for your support these 17 years.” Mattress Warehouse of DeKalb can be reached at (815) 756-4999.

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Juquilita Much more than tasty tacos!

f you have a craving for authentic Mexican food, they liked it, and they told their friends, which led to very positive reviews as social media food, you’ve got to go to Juquilita Tacos in North Aurora. For six years owners Mario Cruz became more popular. and his wife Lourdes have been serving some He’d tell new customers, “Welcome! I’m sure this of the best Mexican food in the area. When you won’t be your last time here.” He was right. Slowly have a passion for creating delicious cuisine, and but steadily business grew. combine it with excellent service, all at affordable Customers raved about the guacamole made prices, you can’t help but be successful. Just fresh right on the spot. It can be made to order, check out their reviews on Facebook, Google and too — no tomatoes or onions, no problem. At Yelp! Juquilita, everything is made fresh. You can taste Mario believes that with faith and a dream, the difference! And while the name is Juquilita anything is possible. His story of Juquilita Tacos is Tacos, you’ll find much more — burritos, tortas, the epitome of the American Dream, rising from tostadas, enchiladas, fajitas and chimichangas. dishwasher to owner of a popular restaurant. House specialties unique to the area include the Tlayuda, sort of like a Mexican pizza, and Que Me 2011 wasn’t the ideal time to open. The economy Vez tacos and burritos, made with pork, chorizo was still struggling. But Mario had that dream. (spicy pork sausage), peppers, onions and cheese. He had been working in the restaurant industry Mario’s Especial burritos and Paisa Especial for 10 years, all that time thinking “if I can do this burritos are also spicy favorites. Huevos (egg) for somebody else, I can do it for myself.” For two dishes are served all day. years he worked two jobs to save up. One day a friend spotted a vacant restaurant site on State From the beginning, Mario recognized the Street (Rt. 56) just east of Rt. 31 in North Aurora. importance of being involved in the community. Mario researched and found there were a lot of Whether it’s supporting a North Aurora Fire apartments and businesses nearby. He decided to Department fundraiser, the Fox Valley Travel Baseball team or scholarships for young people, take a chance. Juquilita Tacos is there. He wanted to come up with a memorable To thank customers, Juquilita Tacos will celebrate business name, not the same old thing. He its sixth anniversary soon. Come out Saturday and remembered Juquilita, a small town in Oaxaca in Sunday, April 22-23 and enjoy a free piece of cake, southern Mexico. And with that Juquilita Tacos tacos or tamales for only $1 and a chance for free was born. prizes. The first two years were challenging, with Mario Speaking of celebrations, think of Juquilita for all and Lourdes working 14 hours a day, every day. But their faith, family, friends and positive attitude your catering needs — anniversaries, weddings, birthday parties and quinceañeras. They’re got them through. affordable, can cater most anywhere and are fully “Out of 24 hours in a insured. They hope to day, if you have maybe have a food truck for one bad hour, there festivals in the future. are 23 hours to smile,” 18 W. State St. • North Aurora Mario and Lourdes he said. He recognized (630) 264-3220 • juquilitatacos.com want to thank their as the owner that New specials every week | Kids’ menu available family, friends, and if he had a negative customers for their Mon-Thu: 10 am-9 pm attitude, it would Fri-Sat: 10 am-10 pm • Sun: 11 am-8:30 pm support over the affect the team and years. Mario especially customers he cares wants to thank MasterCard, VISA, Discover & American Express about. for helping Like us on Facebook, Google & Yelp Lourdes So in that friendly make his dream come setting, when true. Come and taste customers tried his the dream for yourself!

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KETTLEY REALTORS

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KETTLEY INSURANCE DEAR FOX VALLEY: From recessions to boom-times you, our clients, have graced our doors through it all. And, because of your continued patronage, KETTLEY is a thriving, locally run, family owned business for which we are so grateful and so immensely proud. We found homes for over 1,000 families in 2016 and our business has increased over 40% in the last two years! We feel profoundly blessed. We have never had more fun in our lives. To celebrate our many years of exceptional service, we invite you to visit us throughout the year at any of our eight offices throughout the Fox Valley. Come celebrate our history and our confident future in the cities we love.

From our family to your family, thank you for our incredible journey.

Sincerely: Ed Kettley Jr. and Ed Kettley Sr. and the entire KETTLEY Family

n order to offer even more personalized service to their customers, KETTLEY Realtors recently purchased KETTLEY Insurance. Ed Kettley Sr. and Ed Kettley Jr., owners of KETTLEY Realtors, recently made the acquisition from Joan Kettley Weinert who had purchased the firm from her father William Kettley in previous years. KETTLEY Insurance was founded in 1962 by William Kettley and has grown over the years by giving personalized insurance services to all its clients. We are entering our 55th year with Kettley Insurance. KETTLEY Realtors was founded in January 1982 by Ed Kettley Sr. It has grown from one lonely agent to about 160 agents with eight offices in Aurora, Batavia, St. Charles, Sugar Grove, Oswego, Yorkville, Sandwich and Somonauk, Illinois. KETTLEY Commercial Realtors is also housed in Aurora. Kettley Realtors has since become one of the largest and most successful real estate companies in all of Illinois, selling and renting as many as 1,350 homes per year. Thanks to you, our 2015 production totaled $165 million in sales plus rentals. Ed Kettley Sr. started our company with $1,600 in January of 1982 which was all he had at that time. We have no debt — and we have never had any significant debt — and spend less than we make. It’s hard to get into trouble in any business like that! We are entering our 35th year with Kettley Realtors. KETTLEY Realtors also owns KETTLEY Property Management which manages numerous properties for its clients. With the

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Carrillo, Sabrina Kettley, Liz Reynoso and others. Ed Kettley Sr. notes that “we are proud to be affiliated with Chicagoland SIAA which represents 37 total insurance companies with countless resources and coverage to serve the needs of their clients. We have more than doubled our insurance policies in the last eight months of our new ownership.” All of the KETTLEY Companies are confident they will have continued success and growth in their market. We are also the home of KETTLEY Classic Cars, located at 44 West Railroad in downtown Sandwich, IL, showing between 15 and 20 classic cars which represents to us our commitment to Old Fashioned Service right here in our marketplace. Otherwise known as Ed’s Car Joynt, it holds our treasure of vintage cars. So — Why buy or sell with KETTLEY Realtors and KETTLEY Insurance Agency? After all is said and done: 1) We have over 30 years of success in the Fox Valley real estate market and now over

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50 years in insurance. We advertise like crazy and we always have! 2) We are consistently one of the top producing companies in our entire market. 3) We have the most aggressive print and internet advertising program in our market — second to none. You are reading this, right? 4) We have a terrific web presence with out websites www.kettleyhomes.com and now with www.kettleyinsurance.com. These websites and our Facebook pages bring us significant leads every day. 5) We provide all of our services in both Spanish as well as English. 6) We are a local business and contribute and participate in many local charities. 7) We have eight offices throughout our market. 8) All of our expenditures, including our profits, remain here in the greater Fox Valley — not with some national franchise. 9) Our real estate firm has successfully qualified during some of our history in the Real Trends 500 (which are the top 500 real estate companies in the entire United States). 10) We sincerely love our business of helping people buy, sell, rent and insure their homes & cars, their health and their lives and we hope it shows. We simply love what we do. Lastly, totally biased, we simply have the nicest agents in the whole industry and they will treat you that way.

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2017: Historic Year of Change for Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

n 2017, the Board of Trustees and patrons of the Messenger Public Library of North Aurora Illinois (113 Oak Street) have two reasons to celebrate. First and most importantly, the library will celebrate its 80th year of service to the residents of the Village of North Aurora. The library’s founder, Emeline Messenger, would be very proud of the library that she started in May of 1937 in the midst of the Great Depression. The library staff has been providing materials and programming to foster lifelong learning for the educational, recreational and informational needs of North Aurora residents. Since the founding of the library in a small building near the present-day Village Hall along State Street to its facility at 113 Oak St., the library has been fulfilling its mission of “informing, connecting and enriching” the community. A second reason for the library and the North Aurora community to celebrate is the completion by the Library Board and staff of a two-year renovation project of the current library facility. Over a total of $1,000,000 was spent to revitalize and update the current facility on Oak Street to keep up with the demands of current library users and their needs. The renovation project was completed in two phases. The first phase in 2015 involved the Youth and Young Adult Services sections on the east side of the building. The Messenger Legacy continued and was reflected in this project by the donation of over $100,000 from the Estate of the the late Barbara Messenger Tinker to the Library Foundation Fund. The expanded Youth Programming Room was renamed The

Barbara Messenger Tinker Youth Program Room. Phase two, due to be completed by May 1, 2017, was the most extensive project undertaken since the library reopened in 2003 on Oak Street. Phase two involves the addition of two new meeting spaces for the community, plus so much more, including two collaborative technology spaces, a Technology Access area that includes a new Business Center with copy/fax/scanning services, a coffee bar and book browsing lounge, a self-service checkout counter and a combined public service area. Best of all, the entire project was financed through conservative fiscal planning through funds placed in the Capital Reserve Improvement Fund for the library. No new tax money was used to pay for the project. In 2017 a year long series of displays, programs and events is being planned by the library staff and board. A big event is now in the planning stages this winter and spring that will take place during the Annual Village of North Aurora Days Annual Celebration on Sunday Aug. 6, at the library. The event will include a book sale, music, food and a birthday cake. For further information on the library’s programs, materials and service, visit the website at messengerpl.org or call the library at (630) 896-0240.

Tax Help Is Here With PJN Tax Solutions Group

JN Tax Solutions Group, Inc. is a local tax resolution firm with over 35 years of experience helping numerous small businesses and individuals with their taxes. Whether you are receiving threatening letters and phone calls from the IRS or simply need an expert to prepare your taxes, PJN Tax Solutions Group can help you.

of strength and not fear.” PJN Tax Solutions Group, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading experts in resolving back taxes and IRS problems. Their team of expert tax attorneys and CPAs are ready to fight for you. The firm will compile a comprehensive financial profile using information from you, the taxpayer, before implementing the best resolution for you. Everything they do is based on a flat fee for their services, so that there are no surprises at the end. You know from the beginning exactly what it will cost for the firm’s time and services!

PJN Tax Solutions Group owner Patrick J. Noone earned an accounting degree from DePaul University in Chicago in 1981 and passed his certified public accountant exam in 1983. He worked in public and private accounting We are the for 30 years before rescue squ opening his own tax ad preparation and tax for trouble d resolution firm five ta x p a y e rs. years ago in Elgin and another in St. Charles a year ago. “With 35 years of experience, I’ve probably seen just about everything there is to see,” Noone said.

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But it is his firm’s experience with the Internal Revenue Service that is the most valuable asset that he offers to his clients. “The IRS is the world’s largest collection agency. They can seize just about any assets to pay unpaid taxes,” said owner Patrick Noone. “We know how the IRS thinks and what they are looking for. When you hire us, we will take care of all communications with the IRS. We will negotiate on your behalf from a position Page 24 • Insight • February 2017 | Special Advertising Section

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Anderson Animal Shelter Partners with Pet Supplies Plus of Chicagoland New Anderson Adoption Center Opens Next Door to Pet Supplies Plus

here’s nothing better than adopting a new pet from an animal shelter! You get a lifelong best friend, you’re saving a life, and you’re making room for the shelter to rescue another homeless pet. It’s a win-win-win.

a week (Monday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m.; and weekends from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Anderson’s main shelter, located at 1000 South LaFox St. in South Elgin, will continue all its regular adoption hours, services, onsite veterinary clinic and humane education programs.

Pet Supplies Plus of Chicagoland also believes in adopting and supporting local animal shelters. That’s why they are very pleased to partner with Anderson Animal Shelter to help open the shelter’s new satellite adoption center next to the North Aurora Pet Supplies Plus store at 180 N. Randall Rd.

The 1,500 sq. ft. adoption center in North Aurora shares a wall with Pet Supplies Plus so adopters can literally walk next door to purchase any supplies they may need to care for their newly adopted family member.

Approximately 15 dogs and puppies and 25 cats and kittens are now available for adoption at Anderson’s first-ever satellite adoption center. It will be open seven days

“We’re excited to partner with such a reputable, no-kill shelter like Anderson. We share the mutual goal of helping pets find loving homes to live long, happy and healthy lives,” said George Lennon, franchise owner of the North Aurora Pet Supplies Plus store, along with 10 other stores throughout the Chicago suburbs. “With Anderson’s exceptional pet care, you know you will be adopting a well-cared-for pet. We also want pet parents to know we’re here for them at every stage of their pet’s life. Our program for new pet parents provides unbiased guidance in nutrition, grooming and pet care. We allow pet parents to choose the brands they want while still saving them hundreds of dollars,” continued Lennon. Anderson’s goal is for 1,500 pets to be adopted through the North Aurora center in 2017. Last year, at its main shelter, Anderson achieved a record 3,008 adoptions — nearly three times as many as 2014 and the most in any year in the organization’s history. Anderson has been saving pets and serving the Fox Valley for the past 50 years. About 80,000 animals have been adopted from Anderson since 1966.

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“The North Aurora satellite adoption center is an opportunity to save more pets’ lives,” said Beth Drake, executive director of Anderson Animal Shelter. “Every adoption is a life saved, so the more adoptions we do, the more lives we save! We greatly appreciate our partnership with Pet Supplies Plus, which has given us the chance to serve and reach more potential adopters in our community.” Anderson employees are staffing the satellite center and caring for the adoptable pets. Next door, Pet Supplies Plus team members

are ready to provide friendly, knowledgeable service and great products at excellent prices for every adopter and customer. “Our team treats customers as neighbors, getting to know them and their pets by name,” adds Lennon. Pet Supplies Plus and Anderson Animal Shelter invite you to meet and adopt your new best friend at the satellite adoption center in North Aurora! Visit www.andersonanimalshelter.org for more information about available adoptable pets.

New Anderson Adoption Center opens next door to Pet Supplies Plus in North Aurora (180 N. Randall Rd.)

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Let’s Eat! “Family” describes Reuland Food Service the best. Based in Aurora and serving the Fox Valley area for over 60 years, Jeff, Ryan, and Brigit Reuland’s business continues to thrive year after year, even amid the fluctuations in the economy. It’s been a challenge, but this family tradition has not only persevered and expanded to have all the resources of a large corporation, they still manage to keep true to personable small business style customer service. A multifaceted company, Reuland Food Service features a deli that offers dine-in or carryout service. “Few places in the Aurora area offer a choice of over 20 different freshly prepared salads, several hot vegetables, homemade soups, and a variety of main entrees and deli sandwiches sliced to order in 15 minutes or less,” shares Brigit. When you visit the deli, you’ll find the second and third generations carrying on the family tradition of consistently delicious homemade food and friendly personal service. On the catering side of the business, the options are endless and range from attractive boxed lunches to full service onsite catering of cocktail parties, breakfasts, luncheons,

and dinners. Reuland Food Service also specializes in weddings at unique venues like the Paramount Theater/Meyer Ballroom in Downtown Aurora. The Reuland’s secret to success? Being creatively flexible and maintaining a history of stellar service. “When visiting our deli or planning a catered affair we offer versatility and the same wonderful food and exceptional customer service the Fox Valley has counted on for over 60 years,” says Ryan. “Our main goal for the future is to continue that tradition.” With an endless variety of establishments that offer great food in the Western Suburbs of Chicago, the Reuland’s consider their business different because of their longevity and dedication to their customers. “We’re always seeking to convey an atmosphere of: “Food that says you’re home and service that says you’re special.” The Reuland Food Service Deli is open 7 days a week from 11 am – 3 pm with homemade soups and salads at the ready. For catering services, stop in or reach out via phone at 630-859-2877 or email Brigit@reulandfoodservice.com. Visit www. reulandfoodservice.com for daily lunch specials and catering menus.

115 Oak Ave., Aurora

630-859-2877

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Trusted Mortgage Solutions From North Aurora’s Linda Callaghan

loan allows you to eoples include the cost of Home repairs or updates Equity into your mortgage. (PHE) is a “I recently had to meet a closing date Property must be owner full service for our town home that been moved up occupied. mortgage • Homestyle banker that expertly at the last minute. It was a complicated Rehab loan — This handles your mortgage loan situation that needed to be finalized conventional loan allows from start to finish. The in days, not weeks. I was referred you to include the cost in-house underwriting to Linda Callaghan of Peoples Home of repairs or updates team works closely into your mortgage. with loan originators Equity...The other mortgage broker Can be used for owner to find solutions for told me there was no chance... Linda occupied or investment clients. PHE lends its exhibited consummate professionalism properties. own money which and impeccable follow up. ...If anyone is • HomeReady — For makes for smooth and a purchase or refinance timely closings. looking for mortgage services, “Miracle that requires only Worker” Linda Callaghan should be their Loan specialist Linda 3% equity and offers Callaghan lives in North one and only choice.” reduced PMI rates. Aurora and has over — Andy Silis, St. Charles, IL • Previous Bankruptcy 20 years of experience or Foreclosure—PHE helping families with has several programs financial planning and available for almost every situation. mortgages. With her CPA education from NIU and • VA Loans — No down payment required. fluency in Spanish, she has helped hundreds of • Low or No Credit — Credit repair services families purchase or refinance their mortgages available. and save both time and money. • FHA Loans — Minimum 3.5% down payment “If you currently rent, now is a GREAT time to owner occupied purchases. become a homeowner,” Linda said. “There are so • Conventional Loans — Minimum 3% down many options available now, almost anyone who payment owner occupied or 20% down payment wants to own a home can!” investment purchases. • Jumbo Loans — Many options available for Following are some of the Special Programs both purchases and refinances. available at PHE: • Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) Save money each month with a refinance or shorten the number of years you will be in debt, for homeowners whose mortgage is pre May 31, paying off your mortgage a lot faster. Let Linda 2009 and have little, no or negative equity. This help you get qualified for what mortgage product special program expires September 2017. No best fits your needs, and take advantage of cost to see if you qualify. the still low rates on great purchase and • First Time Homebuyer Grant money H ablo refinance mortgage products now. (IDHA grant) — $7,500 available for Español qualified first-time buyers. Available for owner-occupied single-family homes, townhomes and multi-family properties. • Recent college graduates — Simple underwriting requirements. • FHA Rehabilitation loans (203k) — This unique FHA

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Linda Callaghan • (630)-854-9037 lcallaghan@peopleshomeequity.com NMLS # 229776

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Peoples Home Equity is an Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee # 6760717-006

10 YEARS AND GOING STRONG!

fter 10 years of partnership, Allen+Pepa Architects have finally “moved in” together. Maintaining separate offices in Elgin and Aurora for many years, Lane Allen, Eric Pepa and staff moved this past August into a unique new space in the heart of Geneva’s historic retail district. The move allows for increased collaboration and synergy among partners and staff as well as better use of resources. In 2007, Allen+Pepa Architects was formed as a fusion of Lane Allen Architects of Batavia and Perihelion, Ltd. of Elgin, two established firms serving Kane County and the Fox

River Valley region. After collaborating on several projects, principals Lane Allen, AIA, LEED-AP BC+D and Eric Pepa, AIA realized that their shared philosophies, complementary abilities and strong interest in the revitalization of traditional historic downtowns could lead to a successful partnership that would serve the entire region. Partner Lane Allen’s heart and passion is still in Aurora and he intends to keep a strong presence there. “Aurora has great bones” Allen says. “It has a great stock of historic buildings and a great sense of place. The downtown has a thriving arts community, cultural diversity and is a very walkable city.

As architects, we are not just about designing buildings; we are about designing places people love.” Although A+P Architects has become well known regionally for their historic and adaptive reuse projects, their practice is much broader than that. They are also known for medical/ dental offices, multi-family, residential and industrial/automotive design. Some recently completed projects include Water’s Edge, a new 50-unit apartment building in South Elgin, Fields Infiniti in Glencoe, and Hi-line Dental on Route 59 in Aurora. Pepa says “we love solving design problems and we love challenges. That is what keeps our practice fresh.”

215 Fulton St. Geneva (630) 578-1105 • info@allenpepa.com

www.allenpepa.com

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Do You HATE Going To The Dentist? Are you embarrassed to smile? Is it time to schedule an appointment?

www.SedationDentistry.info According to Dr. Kim, “Excellent and complex dental care requires a significant investment of time. Patients who are sedated are not aware of how long they have been in the chair during an appointment, which enables them to remain relaxed and comfortable throughout longer procedures.”

There are countless reasons why people choose not to visit their dentist as often as they should, but the vast majority of them fall under a single category: fear.

Not only can patients benefit from sedation dentistry during an individual dental appointment, but it can also lead to a reduction in fear of the dentist.

To help people overcome their fear of the dentist, the team at Modern Dentistry in Sugar Grove are proponents of “sedation dentistry.”

“Positive dental experiences help to build a trusting relationship between an anxious patient and the entire dental team,” Kim explained. “It is not uncommon for anxious patients to require less expensive sedation or anxiety reducing procedures in the future, as they have gained confidence that dental therapy is not something that needs to be dreaded.”

Dr. Joseph Kim has performed thousands of sedation procedures. Most patients come to him by word of mouth. “We have many patients come from out of state for sedation and extensive dental treatment,” said Patient Care Coordinator Michelle Schultz.

He said that many patients find themselves finally able to return for their every-six-month exam and cleaning and are able to do so without the same level of fear and anxiety they originally had.

Dr. Kim said that the fear of dentists can sometimes cause anxiety so great that they lead to physical symptoms: panic attacks, sweating, nervousness, nausea. “Patients this fearful have a hard time even speaking on the phone with us to make an appointment,” Kim said.

“This promotes not only a healthy mouth, but also boosts the patient’s self-esteem and confidence,” Kim said. “It’s always amazing to see the transformation of patients who were embarrassed of their teeth. The emotional and financial investment that anxious patients make in their oral health is rewarded with a positive self-image in their healthy, new smile.”

This fear is often caused by either general phobia of the dentist, or it can be caused by a traumatic past experience or dental condition causing embarrassment or humiliation. Sadly, avoiding preventive and early treatment often turns smaller problems into serious diseases such as gum disease, painful and infected teeth, and further deterioration of their smiles.

For patients with great anxiety, Dr. Kim’s team often suggests IV sedation. For those who have a general fear of the dentist or just want to have a lot of treatment done at once, oral sedation is also available. Both have an amnesia component to them, so they have very little to no memory of the dental visit.

Sedation dentistry is ideal for patients facing this level of fear of dentists. However, there are things other people face that also can benefit from sedation dentistry. For some, their gag reflex is so severe that a patient requires sedation in order to have a treatment done. Other general reasons for sedation dentistry include people who need a lot of treatment to be done but do not want to return for multiple visits, and people who travel for work or cannot miss a lot of work due to dental treatments. In those cases, aided by sedation dentistry, more treatments could be done in fewer appointments.

“Sedation dentistry has helped many patients overcome their fears and allowed them to have the treatment they need,” Dr. Kim said.

Joseph Kim, DDS • General Dentist 769 Heartland Drive, Unit C, • Sugar Grove, IL 60554

(630) 466-7445

He encourages fearful patients to take advantage of a no-obligation, free sedation consultation. “With our free sedation consultations, fearful patients have one less reason to put off their dental health for another day.”

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