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GENEVA JEWELRY DESIGNER CREATES PERSONAL PIECES OF ART. PAGE 2 Sandy Bressner – sbressner@shawmedia.com

Michelle Dené Reagan works on a butterfly ring that she designed in her Dené Gallery in Geneva. Reagan’s jewelry starts as a wax sculpture before it is cast into metal.

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What it’s like to be a jewelry designer

By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com GENEVA – Sketches for a one-of-a-kind butterfly ring filled the drawing paper where jewelry designer Michelle Dené Reagan was working in her store, Dené Gallery, at 207 S. Third St., Geneva.

Her custom pieces start with an idea from a customer, a request for something personal and unique, Dené said.

“The inspiration for the jewelry is about the customer’s taste and style,” Dené said. “It becomes part of the family legacy.”

An artist and sculptor, Dené has worked as a jewelry designer for 20 years. In 2002, Dené was recognized as one of 40 Designers of the 21st Century by Jewelers’ Quarterly Magazine.

After she receives a request, she does drawings to fit what the customer has told her, seeking the story behind the piece.

“The story is important,” Dené said. “Sometimes, there are romantic stories. One of the rings we did was of two blue jays. The fiance wrote a poem about his bride, and it was about a rose among thorns. The band is thorns, and the head is rose petals. Blue jays mate for life, and the bride had blue jays in her wedding.

So the blue jays in the ring have 100 tiny blue diamonds in each bird.”

The current project of the butterfly is an engagement ring for a young woman who survived brain surgery for a cavernous malformation – an abnormal tangle of blood vessels in the brain that were leaking blood.

“She had a second chance at life,” Dené said.

Carissa Murawski, 26, of Napervile, said Dené’s drawings of the butterfly ring “brought tears to my eyes.”

“The idea behind it meant so much,” Murawski said.

The butterfly is evident on the sketch side of the ring, its top edge providing the setting area where a sapphire and oth-

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Michelle Dené Reagan works on a butterfly ring that she designed in her Dené Gallery in Geneva. Reagan’s jewelry starts as a wax sculpture before it is cast into metal.

Know more Dené Gallery is at 207 S. Third St., Geneva. For information, call 331248-0041, denegallery@gmail.com, www.geneva-illinois-jeweler.com. er stones the customer provided will be affixed.

The sketch becomes a wax form that Dené carves.

Wearing a jeweler’s magnifying headset, Dené worked on the piece, leaning in with fine tweezers, making sure all the stones would fit tightly in the settings.

“If the setting is not right, it’s way too hard to do it in metal,” Dené said. “All the revisions are taken care of in wax.”

Her next step will be to create a plaster mold from the wax carving, which will become the form for the actual ring.

Dené said she uses reclaimed gold that is refined and purified.

Old gold rings or earrings go to a refinery to be purified because most are blended with other alloys. The refining process takes those out, plus any impurities, Dené said.

When a molten precious metal – such as gold, silver, platinum or palladium – is poured into the plaster mold, it goes through a process of pressurized casting so that the piece will have no air bubbles, she said.

The plaster is dissolved in water, and the piece then is

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Dené said she follows Fair Trade Protocol, as much as is available in the industry today, as well as fair trade in the sourcing for the jewelry materials she uses.

“That is why fair trade is important – no harm has come to anyone who had a hand in the piece, as far as the environment or exploitation,” Dené said. “I want to make sure that the piece itself has a positive influence in the lives of every hand that touches it.”

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FACE TIME WITH MIKE TRITLE

Where did you grow up?

From sea to shining sea: I was born in California. We moved to Chicago to Omaha to Salt Lake City to Chicago to North Carolina to DeKalb. My dad was an airline mechanic.

Pets? A cat named Holly Who would play you in the movie of your life? Harrison Ford First job? At a gas station. I checked your oil, cleaned your windshield and pumped the gas.

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? An

airplane mechanic. … I became a car professional, auto parts and repairs. I run the Turn Back Time Car Show in Sycamore.

Favorite charity? Through the car show, I support the The Cancer Center at Kishwaukee Community Hospital and the Fizz Ehrler Automotive Technology Scholarship fund.

What game show would you be on? “RU Faster Than a Redneck?”

Do you play an instrument?

Guitar Favorite local restaurant?

Portillo’s – anywhere What is an interesting factoid about yourself? I sang with Kenny Rogers at Pheasant Run. The part I sang was “the partridge in a pear tree.”

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Kane County Chronicle staffers pick the best of what to do in your free time

Craft show at St. Charles Episcopal Church WHAT: The public is welcome to the arts and crafts show. A variety of handmade items and homemade baked goods will be available.

There will be free admission.

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 WHERE: St. Charles Episcopal Church, 994 N. Fifth Ave. (Route 25), St. Charles INFO: Call the church office at 630-584-2596.

‘Magical Mystery Show’ on Friday at Kaneland WHAT: Las Vegas’ Carson Entertainment “Magical Mystery Show” is set and benefits the Kaneland Arts Initiative (formerly the Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival).

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students/ senior citizens, and $25 for the family ticket, which admits all family members living in one household for the single ticket price of $25.

WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday WHERE: Kaneland High School auditorium, 47W326 Keslinger Road, Maple Park INFO: For ticket information, call 630-

365-5100, ext. 180, or email kaitickets@ kaneland.org. For ticket information, email kaitickets.org. For information on Carson Entertainment, visit www.CarsonEntertainment.com.

Bieber’s mom at Christ Community Church WHAT: Christ Community Church will present “Nowhere But Up,” an exclusive interview with author Pattie Mallette, the mother of pop star Justin Bieber. There is no charge or ticket to attend.

WHEN: 5 p.m. Oct. 19 and at 9 and 11 a.m.

Oct. 20 WHERE: 37W100 Bolcum Road, St. Charles INFO: Visit www.ccclife.org/hope or call 630485-3300.

‘Sundays on Stage’ set for Oct. 27 at Batavia library WHAT: The next offering in Batavia Public Library’s “Sundays on Stage” program series will be “The Haunting,” which will offer adults a chance to revisit childhood memories

of turning out the lights, huddling under a blanket, and watching monster movies on TV. Storyteller William Pack presents an afternoon with Edgar Allen Poe, H. P. Lovecraft, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, H. H. Holms and Jack the Ripper. Registration is required.

WHEN: 2 p.m. Oct. 27 WHERE: 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia INFO: Register online at www.BataviaPublicLibrary.org or call 630-89-1393.

Batavia Writers Workshop to meet Monday WHAT: Experienced and novice writers of all genres are welcome to the next meeting of the Batavia Writers Workshop. Writers share their works and offer each other helpful criticism and support. Registration is not required.

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Monday WHERE: Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia INFO: Contact workshop facilitator Frank Rutledge at weatherbone@comcast.net.

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ComEd power line proposal brings out concerned public

By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – Crowds gathered around maps and displays Thursday at the Kane County Fairgrounds, looking for information about ComEd’s proposed Grand Prairie Gateway.

ComEd wants to build 60 miles of 345 kilovolt lines, from its substation near Wayne through Kane to Ogle County, at a cost of about $200 million. Its purpose is to make the regional power grid more efficient and to head off distribution problems it anticipates will worsen.

Robert Greenfield and Don Helbrg of Elgin said they came looking for answers.

“I think what they’re proposing is sensible,” Greenfield said. “I don’t know the full details, but they have to do something. They have to look ahead. And that is what I’m seeing.”

Helbrg said he was interested in the height of the towers and the distance from where he lives.

“It was very good, they answered our questions,” Helbrg said.

ComEd spokesman David O’Dowd said the primary and alternate routes of the new power lines have to be submitted to the Illinois Commerce Commission by the end of 2013, and then the commission has 225 days to rule, by July 2014.

“Assuming that they approve the proposed route, construction would begin by early 2015 and possibly late 2014,” O’Dowd said.

The last open house will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, 1350 W. Prairie Dr., Sycamore.

“It’s been a robust discussion and dialog with property owners and stakeholders,” O’Dowd said. “The Illinois Commerce Commission establishes a docketed process once the proposal has been filed, which invites others to comment and provide further input.”

Tom Weiland of Elgin said he hoped it does not impact

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Morgan McDonnell (from left) and Robert Schless of Wayne examine maps at a ComEd open house Wednesday looking at routes for its proposed Grand Prairie Gateway project. ComEd proposes to build 60 miles of 345 kilovolt lines, from its substation near Wayne through Kane to Ogle County, at a cost of about $200 million. too many people’s houses.

“You got to upgrade the infrastructure, you got to maintain the backbone or we’re going to be in trouble,” Weiland said. “I think it’s a reasonable step.”

Roberg Schless and Morgan McDonnell, both of Wayne, estimated they were about a mile away from the proposed power lines.

“I think they’re doing a good job of showing us where it’s going to be,” Schless said.

“We’re almost a mile away, I don’t think it’s going to affect us.”

Mark Affelt of Burlington Township near Maple Park said the proposed route is too close and he would file an objection.

“It’s less than quarter of a mile from my house,” Affelt said. “I don’t know what the output of the high voltage will be to my children and the

family and my neighbors. ...

It’s not anything that I would want to look at for a number of years.”

Wayne village trustee Rich Ruminski said he was looking at the proposal and bring it back to the full board for consideration.

“It’s going to have minimal impact,” Ruminski said.

“Wayne is a community that is very wide open and they want to preserve that rural environment. ... Based on what I’m seeing, I don’t see a lot that we could object to.”

But Bill Gibson of Plato Center said he would file an objection.

“It’s going right by my house,” Gibson said. “It’s going to be ugly. My property values are going to go down and I’m worried about catching cancer from the thing.

Other than that, it seems like a great idea.”

8LOCAL BRIEFS Aurora Chamber to host networking breakfast AURORA – The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce is running a Progressive Networking Breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Colonial Cafe, 1961 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Registration starts at 8 a.m., and breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m.

The networking exercise begins at 9 a.m. Admission to the event is $35 for the general public and $25 for chamber members. Attendees should come prepared with lots of business cards and an elevator pitch about his or her business.

Advance registration is required since everyone will

be assigned a unique table rotation assignment.

For this reason, a 72-hour cancellation policy also is in effect.

Sign up at www.aurorachamber.com or call 630-2563180 for information.

Beginners’ Bird Walk set at Hickory Knolls ST. CHARLES – A “Beginners’ Bird Walk” event is set for 8 a.m. Oct. 19 at the Hickory Knolls Forest Preserve, 3795 Campton Hills Road, St. Charles. Newcomers are welcome, as well as “seasoned veterans.”

For information, call Paul Mayer at 630-377-3438.

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70/51 McHenry Statistics through 4 p.m. yesterday Belvidere 74/53 Temperatures Waukegan 73/55 70/53 High/low ....................................... 73°/42° Normal high ......................................... 65° Rockford Crystal Lake Deerfield Record high .............................. 86° (2007) Algonquin 74/55 74/53 71/55 74/52 Normal low .......................................... 45° Hampshire Record low ............................... 23° (1987) Schaumburg 74/53 Elgin 73/54 Peak wind ........................... ESE at 10 mph 74/52 DeKalb Precipitation 74/53 Tri-Cities Chicago 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. ........... 0.00” 74/53 74/56 Month to date ................................... 0.40” Normal month to date ....................... 0.88” Oak Park Year to date .................................... 29.54” 73/57 Aurora Normal year to date ........................ 30.06” Dixon 75/52

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Fox River Stages 0-50 Good; 51-100 Moderate; 101-150 Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200 Unhealthy; 201-300 Very Unhealthy; 301-500 Hazardous Source: Illinois EPA

Pollen Count Data as of Wednesday

Fld: flood stage. Prs: stage in feet at 7 a.m Wednesday. Chg: change in previous 24 hours.

Station Fld Prs Chg Station Fld Prs Chg Montgomery........... 13..... 11.13..... +0.02 Algonquin................. 3....... 1.50....... none New Munster, WI .... 19....... 6.50..... +0.13 Burlington, WI ........ 11....... 6.84..... +0.13 Princeton .............. 9.5....... 3.68..... +0.01 Dayton ................... 12....... 5.40...... -0.04 Waukesha ................ 6....... 2.97...... -0.26 McHenry .................. 4....... 1.08...... -0.03

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THE WALK TO SCHOOL

By NICOLE WESKERNA

Kids, parents, teachers take part in program

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nweskerna@shawmedia.com WEST CHICAGO – Hundreds of students made their way to Norton Creek Elementary School early Wednesday morning, winding up sidewalks on foot or by bike rather than stepping out of a bus or a car.

The effort was part of National Walk to School Day and Bike to School Day, and many schools in the Tri-Cities area participated.

Norton Creek Elementary School in West Chicago, part of St. Charles School District 303, was among this year’s participating schools, and physical education teacher Julie Misner estimated that out of the school’s 417 students, about 350 had walked or biked to school.

“We’re very fortunate to have a community that’s located within a suburban neighborhood,” she said. “It’s recommended that kids get 60

To view a video and a photo list of Wednesday’s National Walk to School Day and Bike to School Day at Norton Creek Elementary School in West Chicago, visit this story at www.kcchronicle.com.

minutes of activity a day, so today we’re focused on getting kids more active, and building a sense of community.”

In Kane County, 59 schools formally registered to participate this year, said Michael Isaacson, assistant director for community health for the Kane County Health Department.

He said Kane County school districts have celebrated the day for the past four years, and participation has grown each year since 2010, when 46 schools formally registered to participate.

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Students and their parents make their way to Norton Creek Elementary School on Wednesday during National Walk to School and Bike to School Day. In Kane County, 59 schools formally registered to participate this year.

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Jane Keene Parent of Norton Creek Elementary School student “Making Kane County Fit for Kids” initiative, which has the goal of reversing childhood obesity in Kane County by 2020, helps sponsor the event.

Schools that register and meet all of the necessary requirements can receive a $250 grant from the program by participating in National Walk to School Day. Misner said Norton Creek officials planned to use the grant to buy physical fitness equipment.

He said the organization has asked schools to provide feedback on any barriers they see when it comes to getting more students to walk or bike to school, as well.

“We want kids to be more active. It’s critical that you have good PE in schools and that kids are moving and engaging in other things,” he said. “Walking to school is such an easy way to build physical activity every day.”

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Students and their parents make their way to Norton Creek Elementary School on Wednesday during National Walk to School and Bike to School Day. Schools in St. Charles, Batavia and Geneva also participated in the event.

Photos by Sandy Bressner – sbressner@shawmedia.com

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Schools in St. Charles, Batavia and Geneva also participated in National Walk to School Day, many of which invited community leaders and police officers to join. Misner said almost all of Norton Creek’s teachers participated by meeting students in nearby areas and walking to school in large groups.

Many parents also accompanied their children on Wednesday’s walk. Jane and Bill Keene of West Chicago said at least one of them usually walks to school with their daughter, Tatum, who is in third grade.

“You get some good family time while walking, and you see friends along the way,” Jane Keene said. “It’s a good way to start the day.”

Principal Jodie McKnight said National Walk to School Day and Bike to School Day has become a tradition at Norton Creek in the past few years. She said the school has many regular walkers and bikers.

“I’m thinking we might need to buy another bike rack,” she said. “We have lots of walkers and bike riders.”

Isaacson said the county’s

“You get some good family time while walking, and you see friends along the way. It’s a good way to start the day.”

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Batavia aldermen upset over delay in sale of Thomle building

By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com BATAVIA – Some Batavia aldermen Tuesday voiced frustration with city staff about the delay in finding a buyer for the city-owned Thomle building in downtown Batavia.

“This project has languished for a long time,” 4th Ward Alderman Susan Stark said during Tuesday’s Joint Committee of the Whole meeting.

The city has been exploring whether to sell the building at 2 E. Wilson St. in downtown Batavia. Since 1997, the city has owned the building, which was built in 1876.

After asking for developer proposals, two proposals came to the city in May. Seventh Ward Alderman Drew McFadden said he didn’t think the process has been as “clear and transparent” as it could have been.

Batavia City Administrator Bill McGrath told aldermen that the delay hasn’t been intentional.

“We’re not happy that this didn’t happen quicker,” he said.

McGrath blamed the project’s delay on a number of factors, including the fact that the city’s economic development analyst left in February. Batavia aldermen recently voted to hire former St. Charles economic development director Chris Aiston as an independent contractor for economic development services.

Michael Grudecki, president of Vignette Home Decor in Batavia, submitted a proposal to turn part of the building into an upscale lounge, Tini Lounge, that will specialize in martinis.

The city in the past has rented the space to businesses at a reduced rate to encourage

new businesses into downtown. The latest business, Simonetti Studios, last year moved from the Thomle building to a second-story loft space at 30 Shumway Ave. Batavia Enterprises also submitted a proposal for the redevelopment of the building and the adjoining building for retail and residential space along with storage/flex space.

The plan includes five one-bedroom apartments and one studio apartment.

The project would be developed by 246 East Wilson St., comprised of Batavia Enterprises, the owners of the property at 6 E. Wilson St., and other property owners.

Since those two proposals were submitted, another developer has voiced interest in the property. McGrath said he expects that developer to submit a proposal in the next couple of weeks.

8LOCAL BRIEF Conant to debut new album Saturday in Geneva GENEVA – Susan Conant will debut her new album, “Lowcountry Sojourn,” at 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 19, at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva, at 102 S. Second St. in downtown

Geneva.

Fusing classical with Celtic and blues, Conant (flutes and pennywhistle), award-winning pianist Lin Raymond, and Geneva’s Cynthia Spiegel (vocals) will perform selections from the disc, Celtic sets and some old

favorites.

For information, visit www. conantpoint.com or call 630232-2350.

The cost is $15 for general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students.

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Dean Conn: A memorial visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St. (corner of Routes 64 and 25), St. Charles. Interment will be private.

Karl H. Schafer: The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Hermann Funeral Home, 247 N. Park St., Stockton. There will be a one-hour visitation before the service beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton.

Aileen Ruby Weber: The visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, with the funeral service following at 11 a.m. The service will be at Grace Community Church, 1108 Mill St., Yorkville. Interment will follow in Lincoln Memorial Park in Aurora.

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New chapter of Holistic Moms Network forms ST. CHARLES – A new chapter of the Holistic Moms Network is forming in the Fox Valley. A chapter kickoff event is set from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 20 at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, 3795 Campton Hills Road, St. Charles. Other events are set from 10 to 11 a.m. Nov. 20 and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at Judge Family Chiropractic, 2422 W. Main St., St. Charles.

The Holistic Moms Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting parents with an interest in holistic health and green living.

Monthly meeting will begin in January, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month, and from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at

Judge Family Chiropractic.

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Navy League will host monthly dinner Tuesday MONTGOMERY – The Aurora Council of the Navy League will host its monthly dinner meeting Tuesday starting at 5:15 p.m. at Grandma’s Table Restaurant, 1700 Douglas Road, Montgomery.

The public is welcome; reservations are not required.

The meeting finishes about 8 p.m.

The dinner cost is $17 for soup, salad, choice of three entrees, potato, vegetable, dessert and drink.

Maj. Gen. Robert Heine will speak about his experiences, both as the director of operations, Iraq Reconstruction

Management Office, Embassy Baghdad, and as commanding general of the theater level engineer command at the start of the war.

The Aurora Council of the Navy League has a membership drive underway and will pay half of one’s first year’s dues to the Navy League.

To learn more, call Leonard R. Wass at 630-554-9386.

Ram Gridiron Challenge will kick off Friday MAPLE PARK – Representatives from Brian Bemis World Auto will join forces with the Kaneland High School football team for a Ram Gridiron Challenge event from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Friday during Kaneland’s football game at the school, 47W326 Keslinger Road, Maple Park.

Fans of the Knights can support the school’s football

program and earn a $20 donation for taking a test drive from the Ram Truck brand.

Anyone 18 or older with a valid driver’s license, can participate.

Gardener to discuss end-of-season tasks BATAVIA – Learn about “Preparing Your Garden for Winter” at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia.

Master gardener Sandy Portincaso from the University of Illinois Extension Service will discuss endof-season gardening tasks including fertilization, watering, weed control, perennial care, planting spring bulbs and more.

Registration is required.

Register online at www.

BataviaPublicLibrary.org or call 630-879-1393, ext. 200.

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8OBITUARIES VICTORIA THERESA GROSS Born: July 12, 1916; in Johnstown, Pa. Died: Oct. 9, 2013; in St. Charles BATAVIA – Victoria Theresa Gross, 97, of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013, at Rosewood Care Center in St. Charles. She was born July 12, 1916, in Johnstown, Pa., the daughter of Frank and Pearl (nee Sewak) Bonk.

Victoria grew up in the Chicago Schools District and was employed

by Marshall Fields. She was united in marriage to Joseph Gross on Sept.

19, 1937, in Johnstown, Pa., where they lived until moving back to Chicago in 1942. In 1953, Victoria and her husband, Joe, moved to West Chicago, where she was employed

by Lindsey Chemical Company. In 1981, they retired and moved to New Port Richey, Fla., where they lived until health concerns moved them back to Batavia in 1999.

Victoria was enthusiastic to be back in Batavia and she enjoyed spending time with her loving family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her one son, Jeffrey (Barbara) Gross of Batavia;

three grandchildren, Sandy and her daughter, Claire Jacobi, Steve Gross and his stepson, Joe Runowiecki, and his two sons, Roman and Riley and Susan (Todd) Warnke and their daughter, Marin Victoria; and a future grandchild expected in the spring; she also is survived by many nieces and nephews and their families.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; two sisters, Dorothy Brannigan and Helen Czarnecki; a brother, Frank Bonk; and also a granddaughter-in-law, Sue Gross.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at Moss Family Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia Ave. Batavia. The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the service.

Interment will follow at East Batavia Cemetery.

For information, contact Moss Family Funeral Home at 630-8797900 or visit www.mossfuneral. com.

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JERRY DEAN WARD Born: Aug. 9, 1937 Died: Oct. 3, 2013 Jerry Dean Ward was born Aug. 9, 1937, and died Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013.

He is survived by his brother, Jim Ward of Green Valley, Ariz.; sisters Gloria and Pam of St. Charles; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and many lifelong and new friends, especially Rebecca Brooks, a constant visitor in his last days.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Alta Ward; twin brother, Larry; sister, Betty Klug; and special brothers-in-law, George Molitor and Al Klug.

He was a graduate of Geneva High School and then served on the U.S.S. Forrestal in the United States Navy.

Jerry enjoyed acting, wood carving and other artistic media. Often described as “a real character,” he made many friends.

His ashes will be spread in the foothills near Mokelumine Hills, Calif. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Mokelumne Hill Historical Society, 8328 Main St.,

Mokelumne Hill, CA 95245.

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HAROLD D. WIBBEN Born: Jan. 25, 1930, in Yankton, S.D. Died: Oct. 4, 2013; in St. Charles ST. CHARLES – Harold D. Wibben, of St. Charles, passed away Monday, Oct. 4, 2013, at home, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Harold was born, Jan. 25, 1930, in Yankton, S.D., into a family of 11 children.

He served in the Army as a master sergeant during the Korean Conflict.

He was a union sheetmetal worker for 14 years until he opened his own business, Wibben Locksmith, serving the Fox Valley into the summer of 2013. He married Irene Crump on May 23, 1954, in Sioux Falls, S.D. He is survived by his loving wife, Irene; daughter, DeAnn Miller (Ted McLaughin), and son, Dean Wibben (Fla); sisters, Adeline Jans and Lois Fystro; and many loving nieces

and nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as numerous friends.

The visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 10, at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St., St. Charles.

Memorial service is Friday, Oct. 11, at Bethlehem Lutheran, 1145 Fifth Ave, St. Charles. The visitation is at 10 a.m. in the overflow room, then a service is at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon at the church.

To leave an online condolence or remembrance to the family, visit the funeral home’s obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com. For information, call Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles at 630-584-0060 or like Yurs on Facebook.

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The deadline for obituary notices is 4 p.m. Obituaries can be emailed to obits@kcchronicle. com. For more information, contact news editor Al Lagattolla at alagattolla@shawmedia.com.

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Panel OKs letter of intent to partner on interchange

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Currently, the interchange only allows for eastbound traffic to exit onto Route 47 and for westbound traffic from Route 47 to enter Interstate 88.

In support of the effort, Kane County has made the interchange project one of its top transportation priorities.

The $20 million project already has gained the support of the tollway and IDOT. In the letter of intent, IDOT says it anticipates shouldering 25 percent of the cost.

County and village officials have said the tollway is expected to pay 50 percent of the project’s cost.

That would leave the county and the village to come up with about $5 million between them, Rickert said.

He said the county has earmarked $2 million in its five-year transportation budget for the project.

But that expense has not yet been officially approved by the County Board.

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Proceeds will benefit Lions vision- and hearing-impaired charities.

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The event also features a raffle benefiting the LOLC Foundation.

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8LOCAL BRIEFS Arden Courts to take part in Virtual Dementia Tour GENEVA – Arden Courts will participate in The Virtual Dementia Tour, which will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Oct. 22 at 2388 Bricher Road, Geneva.

Call 630-262-3900 or email geneva@arden-courts.com to make a reservation.

The workshop is based upon the thought that, “until you walk a mile in someone’s shoes, you don’t know what their life is like.”

The event will provide an experience of what it is like for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Second annual pizza, pasta fundraiser planned AURORA – The second annual all-you-can-eat pasta and pizza fundraiser will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday by the

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GENEVA – Kane County appears poised to partner officially in the effort to upgrade southwestern Kane County’s interstate interchange.

Wednesday, the Kane County Board’s Transportation Committee unanimously recommended the full County Board authorize county officials to sign a letter of intent to work with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois Tollway, and the village of Sugar Grove to improve the interchange at Interstate 88 and Route 47.

Kane County Deputy Director of Transportation Tom Rickert said the letter, which was drafted by IDOT and sent to Sugar Grove in July, would not commit the county to any funding, at this point.

Rather, the letter’s language would create a foundation for future official agree-

ments among the various government agencies governing the road improvement project.

“This letter helps to develop direction on the project, and guide future discussions,” Rickert said.

Sugar Grove Village Administrator Brent Eichelberger said the letter of intent is an essential step in the process, as approval of the letter by the county will clear the way for the village and IDOT to complete those governing agreements and move closer toward beginning design and engineering work on the project.

Eichelberger said the project, at this point, is about “five years out” from the beginning of construction.

Sugar Grove and Kane County officials have sought for years to upgrade the interchange from a partial interchange to a full one, at which traffic can exit and merge from both directions.

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Officials say gas leak closed Keslinger Road on Wednesday KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com GENEVA TOWNSHIP – Keslinger Road was closed between Peck Road and Lea Drive Wednesday afternoon because of a gas main break, officials said.

A spokesman for Nicor said a third party struck the gas line and crews were responding. Geneva police said the road was eventually reopened.

Geneva Police Cmdr. Eric Passarelli said the actual gas leak was in Kane County’s jurisdiction west of Lea Drive.

Geneva School District 304 officials reported that buses were delayed up to 10 minutes because of the closing of Keslinger Road near the district’s transportation facility.

8LOCAL BRIEF Barn 101, 201 events at Garfield Farm on Saturday CAMPTON HILLS – Barns 101 and Barns 201 will be headed to Garfield Farm Museum.

The events will be at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday at the museum, which is south of Route 38 on Garfield Road.

For information, call 630584-8485 or email info@ garfieldfarm.org.

The morning lecture, given by museum special projects manager, Dave Bauer, will provide a general overview of historic barns.

The afternoon lecture will cover more advanced topics and assumes Barns 101 or equivalent knowledge.

Both lectures will conclude with an optional tour of the 1842 Hay and Grain Barn and the 1849 Horse Barn.

The lectures are $6 a person per lecture, and refreshments will be provided.

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Keck seeks GOP nod for House seat

AURORA – Police chiefs, sheriffs and attorneys will be among the law enforcement professionals strapping on a pair of gloves and participating in exhibition boxing matches starting at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at LaSierra De Aurora, 2121 E. New York St., Aurora.

The event will raise money for the National Latino Peace Officers Association Aurora Chapter Scholarship Fund.

Among those in the event will be Kane County Sheriff Pat Perez, defense attorney and Aurora Alderman Richard Irvin, Kane County Assistant State’s Attorney Alex Bederka and Kane County Security Officer Stephan Scott.

The exhibition matches will start at 5 p.m. Tickets cost $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

The cost is $5 for those age 10 and younger. For information, call 630-816-6522 or 630-6893878.

Books Between Bites to host Dan Van Haften BATAVIA – Books Between Bites will welcome Batavian Dan Van Haften from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday to discuss the book he co-authored “Barack Obama, Abraham Lincoln, and the Structure of Reason”.

The free monthly book discussion series is held at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. Books will be available to buy for signing.

The public is invited to attend this free program, and reservations are not required. It is held in the large community room located on the main level of the Batavia Public Library.

People are invited to bring their lunch and eat as they enjoy the program and discussion.

Lunch items, beverages and baked goods can be bought at Chapters Coffeehouse & Cafe, located just inside the library and adjacent to the meeting room. To pre-order, call 630406-8005.

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By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com SUGAR GROVE – Retired Kane County auditor Bill Keck has announced he will join the race to fill the vacancy to be left by Kay Hatcher in the Illinois House.

Keck, a 74-year-old Sugar Grove resident who retired in December after five terms, or 20 years as county auditor, said he would like to try to help the state address its crises.

Calling himself “a voice for fiscal responsibility,”

Keck said he would come out of retirement to run for office.

“I understand county operations,” Keck said.

“I’d have to translate that to state operations. I am concerned that we have crisis Bill Keck problems. I am one person, but if I can make a difference, I’d like to try.”

Keck is a CPA and a graduate of Notre Dame.

In a prepared statement,

Keck said he is running because of his concern “about the sorry state of affairs in Illinois state government and believes his understanding of government operations can help restore sanity.”

Keck would join a growing chorus of GOP hopefuls in the March 18 primary after Hatcher, R-Yorkville, announced she would not seek re-election.

Last month, Oswego businessman and former Kendall County GOP Chairman Keith Wheeler said he would seek the Republican nom-

ination for the state’s 50th House District, which covers much of southwest Kane County and northern Kendall County.

Wheeler, 46, operates Responsive Network Services, an IT consulting firm that he founded in 1991.

Two other declared candidates are Beth Goncher of Aurora and Julie Cosimo of Oswego. Goncher served as legislative aide to State Rep. Tim Schmitz, R-Batavia, for 12 years. Cosimo is an administrator at Benedictine University in Lisle.

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You are cordially invited to attend the Women of Distinction Awards luncheon on October 23, 2013.

The Women of Distinction Award will be presented to Gloria Bunce, Mary Cortes Benjamin, Maria DrippsPaulson, Elizabeth Eakins, Kristen Johnson, Maureen McAllister, Mary O’Brien, Lynne Schwartz, Donna Steele, and Mary Agnes Zellmer. These ten women have been chosen as representative role models and leaders in their ields and communities.

A welcome reception will provide networking opportunities at the beginning of the luncheon, followed by a presentation by the keynote speaker, Tammy Pressley, Director of Community, Government and Public Afairs at Cadence Health. The awards ceremony towards the end of the luncheon will honor the Women of Distinction and provide honorees with an opportunity to share their stories.

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OPINIONS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Plunderer or patriot To the Editor: We’re all getting weary of working harder and watching the top 1 percent take home the pay. Their wealth increased by 19 percent last year, while their donations to charity dramatically decreased.

Instead, the richest of the rich are contributing to shill politicians so they’ll vote against the success of our country.

One of our country’s richest says that when he dies, he’ll donate almost all of his wealth to charities. He’s 83 – how about he does it now? He could sell a yacht or two and contribute the proceeds to Habitat for Humanity.

How about the Koch and Walton families pay their employees living wages and benefits? The rest of us are picking up the tab – talk about corporate welfare. What a bunch of freeloaders.

Some questions the top 1 percent may want to ask themselves: • Why do I want America to fail?

• Is it because I’ve bet against our country and will financially profit from the failure?

• Is my greed becoming obsessive?

Will I sell my soul to the devil in order to accumulate more wealth?

• Should I go live with my offshore billions now and give America a chance to prosper?

I believe in miracles. I see them every day. I’m going to envision a renewed America where we take care of each other – where the richest 400 model the golden rule and try to outdo each other in the goodwill department. At least forgoing one or two car elevators so some of our children don’t have to go to bed hungry. Until then, as patriots, let’s: • Live the golden rule.

• Teach our children to do what’s right.

• Vote for ethical candidates.

• Care for our young, old and disadvantaged.

• Demand a living wage.

• Fight for the basic needs of our citizens, including health care.

As patriots, let’s keep fighting for what’s right!

V.W. Moehling St. Charles

WRITING TO US The Kane County Chronicle welcomes original letters on public issues. Letters must include the author’s full name, home address and day and evening telephone numbers.

We limit letters to 400 words. All letters are subject to editing for length and clarity at the sole discretion of the editor. Letters can be emailed to letters@kcchronicle.com, faxed to 630-444-1641 and mailed to Letters, Kane County Chronicle, 333 N. Randall Road, Suite 2, St. Charles IL 60174.

Thanks for the award ... I mean column!

Thank you all for giving me this great award; it is an honor to even be mentioned in this category with people like Kurt Zepeda, who wrote a pretty great first column last week.

I would like to thank the Kane County Chronicle Academy, headed by editor Kathy Gresey and general manager Jim Ringness; my family, including my parents and older sisters for always supporting my interest in writing; my teachers for feeding my passion by assigning countless papers and essays; my hometown of St. Charles for being such a great place for high-schoolers to go to high school; and last – but certainly not least – my left hand for writing so much, making it

through cramps from cursive lessons and insane smudging from AP exam essays.

OK, so I didn’t just win an Oscar or an Emmy, but I’m just as excited to be one of the two new high school columnists writing for the Kane County Chronicle.

I’ve always loved writing, from the time my best friend and I decided we were going to get a book published in the second grade, to creating another about my American Girl with my neighbors during the summer, filled with journals, books and portraits galore.

I’m lucky to have this opportunity to share my words with my community at such a young age.

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LIFE AT EAST Brigid Ackerman that I don’t really have to attend any awards shows ’cause I like to keep things pretty casual. My hair is usually a little frizzy, and I’ve been known to be very pale – except when I get badly sunburned. If you see me walking down the street, you’ll probably notice a slight look of stress in my eyes, a side effect of taking five AP classes this year.

That brings me to the subject of school. I’m currently a senior at St. Charles East High School, which is arguably the best high school in

Editorial board Jim Ringness

Kathy Gresey Jay Schwab

Al Lagattolla Kate Schott

St. Charles (but that could fill up a whole other column).

Being about six weeks into school, I can’t say I feel like a senior yet, with my rigorous academics and college application deadlines taking up most of my time.

There won’t be any complaining from this girl once senioritis kicks in!

One thing that I’m in at school is band. I’m in every type of band imaginable: concert band, jazz band, pit orchestra (technically still a band), pep band, and – yes – even marching band. I’ve played the trumpet since I was in fourth grade; I’m going into my ninth year playing.

It’s crazy to think about, considering I was inspired to choose the trumpet solely by

a Barbie movie I watched as a kid.

It’s almost as if I can hear the wrap-up music now, subtly telling me to get off the stage; the time has come for me to wrap up my column.

This certainly isn’t the end; I’ll be back every other Thursday to share even more thoughts with you all. Thanks for reading. I’m off to discuss my next column with my agent.

• Brigid Ackerman is a senior at St. Charles East High School. She enjoys playing the trumpet, eating bread and writing this column, which will run every other week in the Kane County Chronicle.

Contact her at editorial@ kcchronicle.com.

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8LOCAL BRIEFS GENEVA – FONA International was presented with the annual Sandy Trowbridge Award for Excellence in Community Service by the National Association of Manufacturers.

NAM awarded FONA with a $5,000 donation to FONA’s community partner of choice, CASA Kane County.

The Trowbridge Award honors a NAM member company that has shown exemplary leadership in serving its community or state and is an example of the giving spirit of the nation’s manufacturers and businesses.

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ST. CHARLES – A St. Charles counseling and therapy practice is holding an open house for the community from 3 to 7 p.m.

Oct. 28 at NOVO: Renewing Joy in Life, 104 S. Second Ave., St. Charles. Geared toward adults.

Trick or Treatment is an opportunity for anyone to learn more about the variety of services available at the practice.

Wine and cheese, along with candy treats and snacks, will be provided.

For information, call 630-2973617 or visit NOVO online at www.novocounsel.com.

Firefighters of the Fox River & Countryside Fire/Rescue District recently raised more than $3,200 during the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s annual Fill the Boot campaign.

Proceeds will benefit MDA clinics, camps for those affected by the disease and research to find a cure for each of the 43 forms of muscular dystrophy.

This is the second year Fox River firefighters participated in the MDA program.

They volunteered their time over three weeks to help in the

Open house planned at counseling center

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ELGIN – The Elgin Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 in the first-floor meeting room of the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin.

After a short business meeting, the guest speaker, Gail Hershenzon, will present the program, “Do’s and Dont’s of Cemetery Research.” She does cemetery walks, has done work for PBS’s “History Detectives” and has published cemetery books.

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Those with mental illness say recovery is possible

By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com GENEVA – Lachell Jeffries knows full well the battles that someone with mental illness goes through.

Her biological son has been diagnosed with having bipolar disorder with psychotic tendencies.

“My son had three major suicide attempts while in high school,” Jeffries said Wednesday at a news conference at TriCity Family Services sponsored by the Kane County Mental Health Council. “He was off his medications and was so depressed.”

The news conference was held in conjunction with Mental Illness Awareness Week. Jeffries said her son is doing much better these days.

“Today my son is a high school graduate, and he wants to go to college,” Jeffries said. “He has been stable and taking his medication

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daily.”

And she said her son’s bipolar disorder doesn’t define him.

“Individuals with brain disorders are human beings, they are not an illness,” Jeffries said. “There is hope as long as he is stable and has support.”

Phyllis Graeser, board president for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, DeKalb, Kane-South and Kendall counties’ chapter, said the stigma attached to those people with mental illness must be erased so people will feel comfortable in seeking treatment.

“We all know that treatment works,” she said. “We need to wipe out the stigma.”

Jeffries herself helps families dealing with mental illness through the NAMI Kane County North chapter.

Tom Mitchell, a support group leader in the NAMI DKK chapter and a peer counselor for the Association for

Individual Development, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 30 years ago.

“I’ve come a long way since then,” he said. “I know that recovery is possible through treatment and support. I have been able to raise two sons and I have a career in mental health. I’m able to share my experiences with the people I am working with.”

Susie Piasecki, who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder and works with the NAMI DKK chapter, said she was heartened after she heard that leaders such as President Abraham Lincoln and Mahatma Gandhi struggled with mental illness.

“It helped me to see that mental illness doesn’t discriminate and that I can contribute to this world in some way,” she said.

More information about NAMI DKK is available by going to www.namidkk.org.

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For information, call 630584-6342. Willey is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Jackson Montgomery on the long-running daytime drama “All My Children” and as a stand-up comic and host.

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Singer, songwriter to perform at Fine Line ST. CHARLES – Folk singer and songwriter Anne Hills will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 2 at Fine Line Arts Center, 37W570 Bolcum Road, St. Charles.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $20 and can be bought at the door or online at www.fineline.org/events/ specialevents.html.

Hills started recording in 1982 with “Don’t Panic.”

Her most recent album, recorded in 2012, is titled “The Things I Notice Now: Anne Hills Sings the Songs of Tom Paxton.”

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These street closures also will be in effect: • Today through Sunday – North Third Street between Cedar and State streets.

• Friday through Sunday – North Fourth Street between West Main and Cedar streets.

• Friday through Sunday – North Fifth Street between West Main and Cedar streets.

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ST. CHARLES – Visitors to this weekend’s Scarecrow Fest in St. Charles are encouraged to car pool and use remote park and shuttle lots, as parking will be limited downtown, St. Charles police said in a news release.

The three-day festival begins Friday.

Park and shuttle lots will be set up in these locations on the city’s west side: Haines Middle School at Ninth and Indiana streets; St. Charles School District 303 administration lot at Seventh and Indiana streets; and – Saturday and Sunday only – Thompson Middle School at Seventh and West Main streets.

On the east side, visitors can park at Lot H of Charles-

towne Mall, 3800 E. Main St. Parking will be prohibited on several city streets for the festival.

The following parking lots also will be closed: • Wednesday through Sunday – Municipal Parking Lot G, the river plaza parking lot at North Second and Cedar/ State streets.

• Today through Sunday – Municipal Parking Lot J, the Municipal Center parking lot, south half only, in the 100 block of North Riverside Avenue.

• Today through Sunday – Municipal Parking Lot P, along Riverside Avenue next to the St. Charles Police Department.

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Sixty years of art

St. Charles artist publishes book, talks about passion for art

By NICOLE WESKERNA

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nweskerna@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – Barbara Hoddinott is not shy about being her husband’s No. 1 fan.

She has been collecting dozens of Bert Hoddinott Jr.’s paintings for more than 50 years, and she’s gotten quite attached to many of them. Each room of their St. Charles home features at least one of his paintings, and about 40 others are stashed away in a closet in their basement.

Though he painted her a second one, Barbara Hoddinott still reminds him that he sold his original painting, “The Matador.”

“I was distressed over that,” she said. “There aren’t many [paintings] I don’t love.”

Bert Hoddinott, 80, is less attached.

“One thing that happened while I was still in school ... I had a painting stolen and I thought that was the neatest thing,” he said, noting that someone had to really like it in order to steal it.

Bert Hoddinott has been painting for about 60 years, squeezing his hobby in around the edges while running a resort in Canada and working for an advertising agency. The Hoddinotts, earlier this year, published a book, “Reflections,” which is filled with Bert Hoddinott’s paintings, which are mainly landscapes, boats, bridges and barns. It is simply dedicated “To Barb.”

“I thought it could be something I leave my great-greatgreat-great-grandchildren,” he said. “There are a lot of stories behind each [painting].”

He mainly uses watercolor, pen, ink and oil for his work, he said.

To view paintings by St. Charles artist Bert Hoddinott or to purchase his book, “Reflections,” visit www. berthoddinottjr.com.

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St. Charles artist Bert Hoddinott Jr. has been practicing art for 60 years and has many of his pieces adorning his home. Aside from paintings, he also carves birds and makes shadow boxes.

In addition to painting, he also carves lifelike birds out of wood and builds some smallscale models. He said he does most of his work from memory. Few of his paintings have slipped into public venues, as the Hoddinotts usually hang

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onto the paintings or give them away to friends and family as gifts.

Because he usually only had time to paint on the weekends, Barbara Hoddinott pointed out

that her husband often took his time on his paintings, and many are still unfinished.

He slowly painted a portrait that he started in 1978 of his son called “Bert III,” in which his

son is sitting in a chair wearing a turtleneck sweater.

“It took him so long ... he had to buy another sweater,” Barbara Hoddinott said.

The first drawing in Bert Hoddinott’s book is his self-portrait, in which he depicts himself as a hand holding a pencil.

“In retrospect, long hours at the agency prevented Bert from devoting more time to his avocation of painting,” states the book’s introduction. “In fact, the impressive array of pictures on the following pages makes one wonder where the real genius of Bert Hoddinott might really have been residing all these years.”

Bert Hoddinott said he spent 40 years in advertising and said it was a fun career that he enjoyed. After serving for two years in Japan with the U.S. Army, he spent four years studying at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in the late 1950s, where he majored in fine arts and advertising.

He said he pursued an art education because “it’s the one thing I could do,” he said. “I’m terrible at math and spelling.”

But Bert Hoddinott said he has had a passion for art since he was a child.

“I had a speech impediment when I was a kid,” he said.

“I guess drawing was a way to express myself without words.”

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MYSTERY DINER Restaurant reviews

Taste the freshness at Ari’s Kitchen NORTH AURORA – Customers can sense the welcoming atmosphere of Ari’s Kitchen the moment they walk in the door.

The new restaurant, at 362 N. Randall Road in North Aurora, exudes a homey and comfortable feeling. With gourds and pumpkins strewn around the restaurant, Ari’s Kitchen is currently dressed up for the fall season.

Ari’s Kitchen serves breakfast and lunch seven days a week. The restaurant’s calling card is that everything is made fresh daily.

The restaurant offers an array of options, so it took a few minutes for my wife and me to decide what we wanted. I opted for the pumpkin pancakes special, and my wife chose the California Dreaming omelet with a side order of grits.

The first thing that my wife noticed was that her coffee was surprisingly tasteful, much better than the typical

Ari’s Kitchen Where: 362 N. Randall Road in North Aurora.

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diner coffee. She liked the fact that it had a strong, bold flavor.

I had high hopes when my pancakes arrived, and I wasn’t disappointed. As I bit into the generous stack of pancakes, I could taste the freshness that Ari’s Kitchen promised.

The pancakes were light and fluffy, and the homemade cinnamon butter proved to be a great complement and made the experience even more tasteful. In fact, the pancakes alone had so much flavor to them that I didn’t even need to use any maple syrup.

My wife said she could taste the freshness of the eggs in her California Dreaming omelet, and how the avocado, tomato, bacon, onion and mozzarella blended together, each ingredient complementing the other.

In a testament to how much flavor the omelet had, she didn’t have to add any pepper to it. She also liked the fact that the grits had a nice creamy taste and texture.

In addition to a full array of breakfast options, Ari’s Kitchen also serves lunch, including salads, homemade soups and sandwiches.

You won’t be disappointed visiting Ari’s Kitchen.

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WHEN: 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 WHERE: Festival park, adjacent to the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin COST/INFO: Lynyrd Skynyrd and John Kay & Steppenwolf will perform as part of the Grand Victoria Casino’s Rock ‘N Roll Jackpot Concert Series. Tickets start at $25. For tickets, visit www.oshows.com.

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WHEN: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, and Saturday, Oct. 12; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 WHERE: Downtown St. Charles COST/INFO: The Scarecrow Festival will feature more than 150 hand-crafted scarecrows for the annual scarecrow contest. Visitors can view and vote for their favorite scarecrow in each of six categories. The event also will feature a carnival; Autumn on the Fox Arts and Craft Show; four areas of live entertainment; a petting zoo; and festival food. The event is free to attend. For more information, visit www.scarecrowfest.com.

FREE SCREENINGS OF ‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’

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WHEN: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday through Oct. 26; and 4 to 7 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 20 and 27 (monster-free Sundays) WHERE: Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles COST/INFO: The Kane County Scaregrounds will open Friday, Oct. 11. The displays can be viewed through 3-D glasses. It is the primary fundraiser for Steel Beam Theatre in St. Charles. Tickets cost $15; participants must be older than 13 or accompanied by an adult. There also will be a monster-free, 3-D viewing from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 20 and 27, at a cost of $10 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets can be purchased at www.KCScaregrounds.com or at the fairground ticket booth. Information also can be found at www.steelbeamtheatre.com or at www.fb.com/SteelBeamTheatre; or by calling 630-587-8521.

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WHEN: 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 WHERE: Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles COST/INFO: In celebration of St. Charles’ annual Scarecrow Festival weekend, the Arcada Theatre will show free screenings of the 1939 classic musical film “The Wizard of Oz,” starring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr and Jack Haley. For upcoming Arcada events, visit www.oshows.com.

‘PHYSICS OF SUPERHEROES’ AT FERMILAB

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WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 WHERE: The Ramsey Auditorium at Fermilab (entrance is located at Pine Street at Kirk Road in Batavia) COST/INFO: “The Physics of Superheroes” event will be presented by Dr. James Kakalios of the University of Minnesota. Cost is $7.

Kakalios will address topics from Isaac Newton to the transistor, with all the examples coming from superhero comic books. For information, www.fnal.gov/culture.

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Strolling down county’s ‘literary lane’

By KARA SILVA ksilva@shawmedia.com A book store is a sacred place. It’s a relic of a less tech-obsessed time; an edifice of enlightenment; and vendor of one of man’s greatest gifts to humanity – the written word.

And with book stores becoming more scarce, I deemed it necessary to seek out the remaining mom-and-pop bookshops across Kane County – I’d like to say for posterity, but more likely, for my own self interest.

I’ve always preferred tangible book-browsing to scrolling through titles and clicking on book covers via the Internet, so I dedicated the better part of a Saturday to taking a “stroll” down Kane County’s “literary lane” – a handful of

independently-owned bookstores stretching from Aurora to Elgin.

Stops included Culture Stock (43 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora), Town House Books (105 N. 2nd Ave., St. Charles), Books at Sunset (1100 South St., Elgin) and Elgin Books and Coffee (66 S. Grove Ave., Elgin).

(I tried to keep chain stores out of this list, which is why I didn’t include Barnes and Noble in Geneva. Although, it is equally as important to the survival of the book store.)

My scholarly saunter began with Culture Stock, a brick building nestled on the banks of the Fox River directly across the bridge from the Paramount Theatre. Culture Stock is entirely volunteer-run, and it’s a part of the nonprofit organi-

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Town House Books in St. Charles is an independently-owned bookstore in Century Corners – a group of shops set in Victorian homes that are situated along tree-lined streets on the east bank of the Fox River.

KICK THE BUCKET Kara Silva zation L.I.F.T., which provides a creative environment for the Aurora community as a means of enhancing said community through art and educational programs. Such programs include poetry readings, M.U.S.I.C. Mondays, book-club discussions, art-therapy classes, Spanish-English language meet ups and more.

The programs and events offered at Culture Stock seemingly fall in line with that of a community center, but its shelves also are well-stocked with gently used books at bargain prices ($3 for paperbacks and $5 for hard cover books).

There’s a flurry of activity at Culture Stock. While perusing the stacks of books, VHS tapes and vinyl records – and glancing up occasionally to see picturesque views of the river – a sewing circle set up shop in one of the store’s living-room style seating arrangements; and children paraded around the room as part of a drama class or were occupied by a game of chess in the corner.

The 25-minute drive from Culture Stock to Town House Books in St. Charles is nearly a straight shot on Route 25. The roadway hugs the river and includes a quick view of Geneva’s historic Fabyan Windmill along the way.

The independently-owned Town House Books, which opened in 1974, is located in Century Corners – a group of shops set in Victorian homes that are situated along treelined streets on the east bank of the Fox River. Expect to pay full price for books at Town House, but also expect a healthy selection of new releases, best sellers and – of course – the classics.

Town House boasts a bevy of brand new books shelved, stacked and displayed charmingly in various chandelier-laden rooms fit with oriental rugs.

Its knowledgeable staff is extremely helpful. I handed a list of six rather obscure titles to an employee, who proceeded – not only – to deliver what they had in stock, but also offered to order the out-of-stock items. She also presented alternate titles

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written by the same author. It’s near impossible to leave such a charming slice of St. Charles empty-handed.

Town House also has an indoor-outdoor cafe that serves creative sandwiches, soups and salads as well as beer and wine. Portraits of writers adorn the walls inside the cafe, while the cutesy, cobbled outdoor patio is perfect for dining al fresco on a fall day. They also host book signings and launch parties for best-selling and local authors alike. (Visit www.townhousebooks.com for upcoming events.)

Fifteen minutes after leaving Town House, I arrived at Books at Sunset in Elgin.

The used book shop opened 14 years ago and is owned by the wonderfully eccentric and lovely Judi Brownfield, a lover of books and major proponent of all things Elgin.

She calls her store, which is situated in a strip mall on the outskirts of downtown Elgin, “The ‘Cheers’ of 21st century book shops,” because of the relationships she has formed with her customers over the years.

When I arrived, books were bursting from every possible nook and cranny, and the store was undergoing a massive organizational overhaul. Not the best time to make an inaugural visit, but Judi’s good cheer, optimism and passion for life in general, made it quite easy to overlook the momentary upheaval.

Sunset also has a share-andsave credit option, where patrons can exchange their own books for points toward future purchases at the store.

I walked out of Sunset with a copy of “The Complete Short Stories of Mark Twain” for $2.95.

Traveling five minutes down South Street into downtown Elgin, I couldn’t wait for a caffeine-fix at Elgin Books and Coffee after a long day on literary lane.

Elgin Books has been around since 2005, but only recently moved from its former Elgin location to its current downtown address right along the river.

The space is well organized and divided into multiple rooms dedicated to various genres. Cutesy cafe-style seating near the front window is perfect for sipping a cappuccino or vanilla latte (made on site) while reading one of more than 50,000 titles Elgin Books has in stock, according to its website.

Unlike some used book stores, Elgin Books keeps a digital record of all of its stock on a computer, making the myriad shelves easier to maneuver.

Using the store’s digital catalog, I found a used copy of the adventure/travel memoir “The Walk West” by Peter Jenkins – a title that I had been unable to find before visiting Elgin Books.

After five hours of book browsing at four stores, I concluded my journey along Kane County’s “literary lane” with 11 books in tow. The journey left me with an enduring respect for book-store advocates who continue to tough it out – and find success – in a digital era.

• Kara Silva is the features editor for the Kane County Chronicle. She tackles coverage of the arts, entertainment and dining scene. As a two-year Kane County resident, she is exploring the place she calls home, one bucket-list conquest at a time. To read more from the blog “Kick the Bucket,” visit www.planitkane.com.

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ROLLING TO SECTIONALS STC NORTH GIRLS ADVANCE AS TEAM, FOUR MOVE ON FOR SAINTS AT AA PRAIRIE RIDGE REGIONAL. PAGE 26 Sarah Nader – snader@shawmedia.com

St. Charles East’s Darby Crane tees off on the sixth hole Wednesday during the IHSA Class AA Prairie Ridge Girls Golf Regional in Prairie Grove.

ST. FRANCIS TOPS ROSARY The St. Francis girls volleyball team rolls to a Suburban Christian Conference Blue Division victory over Rosary by closing out the match on a 41-15 run after holding a 9-6 lead in Game 1.

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By KEVIN DRULEY kdruley@shawmedia.com PRAIRIE GROVE – St. Charles North freshmen girls golfers Gianna Furrie and Kate Lillie shot separate 78s at Wednesday’s Class AA Prairie Ridge Regional.

The deadlock eventually prompted the longtime friends to shoot rock, paper, scissors outside the Prairie Isle clubhouse.

An additional medal will be sent to North after Furrie and Lillie tied for fourth individually to key a second-place team finish. For now, North’s young standouts are thinking nothing of it on their way to Monday’s Rockford Guilford Sectional.

“We’ve been in the same tournaments together for a while,” Lillie said, “and so it’s really cool to see us up together and see how we’ve grown as golfers.”

North totaled a team score of 327, finishing behind the champion Crystal Lake Central co-op (321) and ahead of Barrington (338), the final team qualifier to sectionals at Ingersoll Golf Course.

St. Charles East advanced four individuals. Senior Darby Crane, the de facto big sister of the group, paced the Saints with a 91. Sophomore Mary Ellen Combs (100) and freshmen Reagan Stanton (103) and Kacie Gaffney (104) followed.

“We had to have some element of support and encouragement on our team, so I kind of took that role and I’m coaching them in that way,” said Crane, a three-time sectional qualifier who had to withdraw from last year’s competition for medical reasons.

North’s senior contingent of Carly Hudon (85) and Jessica Grill (86) rounded out the scoring, helping the team return to familiar and exciting ground.

Before transferring to North from Sycamore for her final year of high school, Hudon qualified for the state meet as a freshman from a 2010

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St. Charles North’s Kate Lillie tees off on the fourth hole Wednesday during the IHSA Class AA Prairie Ridge Girls Golf Regional in Prairie Grove. Lillie tied with Gianna Furrie for the North Stars’ best individual score after finishing with a 78. North advances to sectionals as a team after scoring a 327. sectional held at Ingersoll, a more straightforward municipal layout.

In more recent Ingersoll history, the North Stars finished third at Sept. 21’s Rockford Guilford Invitational.

Their team score of 339 was among the lowest in coach Chris Patrick’s 11 seasons.

“I love that course so much. I don’t know what it is, but it’s always a good one, so I’m really psyched about it,” Hudon said. “Got to get some flaws figured out from today, but it’s probably just today.”

Prairie Isle was not as familiar to St. Charles players in a sectional heavy with competition from the northwest suburbs. The North Stars dealt with rain for much of a weekend practice round, all in the name of acquainting themselves with what Patrick called “some subtle, tricky holes.”

Among them: the double dogleg par-5 18th, which offers the obstacle of a long hickory tree at the dogleg corner of the second shot.

For Furrie and Lillie, who met as Haines Middle Schoolers and began competing in junior golf around the same time, the challenges came and went with little incident as

both played 6-over par.

“It’s nice to get them coming in together,” Patrick said.

“It’s huge. it’s really exciting.”

East coach Rod Osborne, meanwhile, is enthused about the Saints’ young core supporting Crane, and is eager to see how the team responds at sectionals.

“We know we’re going to have to shoot our personal best to make it as an individual, but it’s more experience for those that are going, especially the young ones,” Osborne said. “More experience for them to be a part of it and learn a little more about where they’re at and where they need to go.”

For the record, Lillie defeated Furrie in the rock, paper, scissors match that determined who received the first individual medal. The North Stars gathered for photos after that, capping a long day that included tedious, sixhour rounds for most players.

That wasn’t exactly the best follow-up to an early-morning bus ride, but North recovered in plenty of time.

“We were tired and trying to wake up,” Hudon said, “and then we really woke up when we got here.”

Prairie Ridge Regional results TEAM RESULTS 1. Crystal Lake Central 2. St. Charles North 3. Barrington 4. St. Charles East 5. Marian 6. Prairie Ridge 7. McHenry 8. Jacobs 9. South Elgin 10. Dundee-Crown

321 327 338 398 405 439 442 467 477 492

ADVANCING AS A TEAM St. Charles North Gianna Furrie – 78 Kate Lillie – 78 Carly Hudon – 85 Jessica Grill – 86 Gabi Spinazze – 95 Sam Scroggin – 102 ALSO ADVANCING AS INDIVIDUALS Darby Crane (St. Charles East) – 91 Mary Ellen Combs (St. Charles East) – 100 Reagan Stanton (St. Charles East) – 103 Kacie Gaffney (St. Charles East) – 104

TODAY Boys soccer: St. Francis at Bartlett, 6:30 p.m.; Plainfield Central at Marmion, 4:30 p.m.; Batavia at Waubonsie Valley Warrior Invite, TBD; Hinsdale Central at Geneva, 6:30 p.m.; Wheaton Warrenville South at St. Charles East, 6:30 p.m.; Rochelle at Kaneland, 4:30 p.m.

Girls tennis: Elgin Academy at Aurora Central Catholic, 4:30 p.m.

Girls volleyball: St. Francis at Downers Grove South, 6 p.m.; Guerin at Wheaton Academy, 5:30 p.m.; Aurora Christian at East Aurora, 6:30 p.m.; Burlington Central at Genoa-Kingston, 6 p.m.; Batavia at Glenbard South, 6 p.m.; Kaneland at Morris, 6 p.m.

Girls swimming: Neuqua Valley at St. Charles East, 4:30 p.m.

FRIDAY Football: St. Francis at Marmion, 7:30 p.m.; Wheaton Academy at St. Edward, 7 p.m.; Burlington Central at Richmond-Burton, 7 p.m.; Batavia at St. Charles North, 7:30 p.m.; Geneva at Elgin, 7:30 p.m.; Streamwood at St. Charles East, 7:30 p.m.; Yorkville at Kaneland, 7:30 p.m.

Boys soccer: St. Francis at Lake Park, 6:30 p.m.; Wheaton Academy at Chicago Christian, 7:00 p.m.

Girls tennis: Aurora Central Catholic at Suburban Christian Conference meet at St. Francis; Geneva, Batavia, St. Charles East, St. Charles North at Upstate Eight Championships; Kaneland at Northern Illinois Big 12 meet at Dixon, 12p.m.

Volleyball: Rosary, Geneva, St. Charles East at Mizuno Cup Tournament, 4:30 p.m.

Girls swimming: St. Francis at Andrew Invite, 5 p.m.

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IHSA CLASS AA NEUQUA VALLEY GIRLS GOLF REGIONAL

By DENNIS D. JACOBS editorial@kcchronicle.com

TEAM RESULTS 1. Naperville North 310 2. Waubonsie Valley 330 3. Naperville Central 353 4. Neuqua Valley 355 5. Benet Academy 360 6. Geneva 369 7. West Aurora 371 8. Metea Valley 373 9. Batavia 386 AREA ADVANCING INDIVIDUALS Mary Clare Novak (Geneva) – 88 Kari Kirl (Geneva) – 92 Kirl also hopes to get in some practice before playing Monday at Ingersoll Golf Course.

“My putting was not the best today, but this weekend I will practice my putting like crazy,” she said.

Novak had a very consistent day.

“I played pretty well,” Novak said. “I went 44-44, so I guess I was pretty evenly matched the whole way through. I had one rough hole,

but I made up for it with a birdie.”

The birdie came on the 166yard, par-3 15th hole. Novak put her tee shot on the green and then sank a long putt.

“It’s always exciting to have a few players that are advancing,” Geneva coach Eric Hatczel said. “Today, though, I think we missed an opportunity to qualify a few more girls. I think we have a pretty talented team. The front side, with a little nerves and jitters, just kind of got to us. That made it a little tougher for Nicole [Hassels] or even Elise [Anderson], who have qualified in the past.”

Hassels scored a 96 and Anderson finished with a 95. Allie Henrie posted a round of 94 to help Geneva record a team score of 369, good for sixth place in the nine-team field.

Led by meet medalist Taylor Arenson’s 2-under-par 70, Naperville North won the regional title with a team score of 310, 20 strokes better than Waubonsie Valley. Naperville Central (353) was a distant third.

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Candace Eamon shot a 96 for Batavia, Lauren Anderson added a 97 and Rebecca Hasseman finished at 98. All but Eamon will return for the Bulldogs next year.

“I’m proud of my girls,” Batavia coach Morgan Connell said. “A couple of them had the rounds of their life. …

Candace, she’s gone low a little bit earlier this season and could not get back down there, so this is a good finish for her.”

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PLAINFIELD – Of the 12 golfers Batavia and Geneva sent to participate in Wednesday’s Class AA Neuqua Valley Girls Golf Regional at Naperbrook, only a pair of Vikings were able to keep their seasons going.

Geneva junior Mary Clare Novak shot an 88 over 18 holes and sophomore Kari Kirl carded a 92 to place themselves among the 10 individual qualifiers advancing to sectional play Monday in Rockford along with the three advancing teams – Naperville North, Waubonsie Valley and Naperville Central.

“Hopefully, I can get a practice round in before we have to go over there,” Novak said.

“It’s a first for me. I played in a playoff last year to go on, and I lost.”

It’s also a first for Kirl.

“I’m pretty excited because this is my first year on varsity,” Kirl said. “I felt like it was hard, but I played a lot better on the front nine than the back. I feel like I came out strong finishing this round.”

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: ST. FRANCIS DEF. ROSARY, 2-0 (25-12, 25-9)

Spartans defeat Royals quickly

By STEPHEN GORDON editorial@kcchronicle.com WHEATON – There were a large number of seniors on the St. Francis court Wednesday night as the school honored senior athletes from the varsity golf, soccer and volleyball teams, and even the school pep band.

The pregame ceremony was lengthy, in sharp contrast to the St. Francis girls volleyball team’s swift, 25-12, 25-9 Suburban Christian Conference Blue Division win against the Royals.

“I thought we played pretty well despite the amount of service errors we made in the first game,” Spartans coach Peg Kopec said. “We do have to fix those service errors and work on our blocking, which I was not happy with tonight.”

The Spartans, behind the serving of junior defensive specialist Lisa Mordell, started out the opening game taking a 9-6 lead despite committing three services errors that allowed the Royals to stay close to the Spartans.

“It’s always an emotional night when it’s senior night,” Kopec said. “So, I think that contributed to the slow start.

But I think once we settled down midway through the opening game, we were fine.”

A 9-6 lead for the Spartans (28-3, 8-0 SCC Blue) turned into a 16-8 lead for the home side behind the serving of senior libero Sam Dubiel (18 digs).

The Spartans would then go on a 9-4 run paced by the serving of outside hitter Molly Haggerty (eight kills) to close out the opening game, 25-12.

Game 2 found the two teams tied at 4-4 before Mordell took over the serving duties for the Spartans. Once she got her serve rolling, the Spartans went on an 8-1 run for the 12-5 lead, and the end was starting to be in sight for

“I thought we played pretty well despite the amount of service errors we made in the first game. We do have to fix those service errors and work on our blocking, which I was not happy with tonight.”

Peg Kopec St. Francis volleyball coach the Royals (10-17, 1-6).

“It was important for us to work together as a team because this was our last home match of the season and it was my last match as a senior here,” Spartans senior setter Becca Shearer (five kills, three blocks) said.

“Nerves were everywhere in that first game for us. But we eventually calmed down. I think right now, we are in a good spot as a team. We just want to get the postseason started, if anything.”

The Spartans put the Royals away in the second game by going on a 10-1 run paced by the serving of sophomore setter Daniele Messa (14 assists).

At the very end, it almost appeared as if the seniors wanted to extend their playing time on their home court for the last time as it took three tries to close out the match.

St. Francis beat Rosary in two games earlier this season in Aurora.

“It would have been nice to win tonight,” Royals coach Rachel Hartmann said. “But I was really happy with how well our two freshmen, Megan Hart and Martha Konovodoff (12 digs), played tonight. They have a lot of potential. There are things to look forward to in this program.”

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Bears should win, but can’t take Giants lightly Hub Arkush

Anyone who thinks the 0-5 New York Giants can’t come into Soldier Field tonight and knock off the 3-2 Bears knows absolutely nothing about football.

There are more than 20 players on this Giants team with Super Bowl rings they won together just two seasons ago, and a handful of them have won a pair of rings together.

One of those two-time world champions is the quarterback, Eli Manning, who also is a two-time Super Bowl MVP. That’s one more of each than his more famous older brother, Peyton.

With a supporting cast that includes All Pros Victor Cruz, Chris Snee, Justin Tuck, Jason Pierre-Paul, Antrel Rolle and a number of other near Pro Bowlers, Manning and company can

beat anybody on any day if they show up and play their game.

The good news for Bears fans is the Giants haven’t shown up yet this year, and nothing’s happened in the past few weeks to suggest they will for the Bears.

A huge part of the Giants problems is Manning is having his worst year as a pro, completing just 53.7 percent of his passes. He’s also thrown 12 interceptions versus just eight touchdowns.

Much of that is due to the fact that Manning’s been dodging bullets all season long. He already has been sacked 15 times.

Another huge problem for Manning and the Giants has been the almost complete lack of a running game. The Giants rank 32nd, dead last in the league, on the ground. Their No. 1 back, David Wilson, who has just 146 rushing yards on 44 carries for a 3.3 average and one touchdown on the season, left Sunday’s Eagles game with a neck injury and will not be available.

The running game now is in the

hands of veteran Brandon Jacobs, who was on the street just a couple of weeks ago.

One area where the Giants can hurt the Bears, and where the Bears have been vulnerable, is with an extremely talented stable of receivers. Cruz and Hakeem Nicks are both No. 1 receivers, and Rueben Randle was drafted by the Giants last year out of LSU in the second round a little more than a dozen spots after the Bears tabbed Alshon Jeffery.

Brandon Myers is the tight end the Giants wanted more than Martellus Bennett, signing him as a free agent from the Raiders and allowing Bennett to move on. Like Wilson though, Myers is battling injury – a bum ankle – and may or may not be available.

The Giants offensive line has been awful this year. With the Bears struggling on the defensive line, this could be the key matchup of the game.

Defensively, the Giants are as talented as any team in the league but have struggled all season to produce.

Tuck, Pierre-Paul and Mathias Kiwanuka form as feared a pass rush trio as you’ll find in the league, but they’re dead last in sacks.

The Giants were struggling so badly at linebacker with Spencer Paysinger and Keith Rivers outside and Mark Herzlich in the middle that they just traded for Jon Beason.

Cornerbacks Corey Webster and Prince Amukamara, and safety Rolle were playing in the Super Bowl 18 months ago, and this year are joined by safety Ryan Mundy.

Wilson also is the Giants also will be without their kickoff returner. Randle has been mediocre at best returning punts with a 6.3 average.

Unless the Giants make a miraculous turnaround, this is a game the Bears should win. But take them lightly and wake the sleeping Giants, and this team has more than enough talent to really ruin your night.

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and it’s really helped in both protection schemes and in the run game.”

The point remains that Britton’s presence in jumbo packages narrows the number of possible targets for opponents to defend. It’s easier to double team Brandon Marshall or spy on Jay Cutler when one of the offense’s eligible receivers weighs more than a baby elephant. Unless Britton is a speedster.

When asked for a first-person scouting report, Britton flashed a smile.

“Definitely not a speedster,” Britton said.

So more of a tough receiver who can go across the middle? Someone like Anquan Boldin?

“I like that comparison,” Britton said. “A tough guy like Anquan Boldin.”

If and when Boldin 2.0 catches a pass, he will join a small fraternity of large men. The most recent Bears lineman to catch a pass was ex-guard Lance Louis, whose heads-up play on a tipped ball resulted in a 4-yard gain last season against the Tennessee Titans. On the other side of the field, the Bears have not allowed a pass to an offensive lineman

since 2003, when Adam Timmerman of the St. Louis Rams hauled in a ball from quarterback Marc Bulger.

Britton’s favorite example of a pass-catching lineman is, in his words, a guy named Guy. “When I was in Jacksonville, our jumbo tight end – a guy named Guy Whimper – he caught a touchdown against Green Bay last year,” Britton said. “It was huge.”

Guy is huge, too, to the tune of 6-5 and 315 pounds. After Whimper scored, he stood up and raised the ball with his left hand. Teammates high-fived him and hugged him before he made his way to the sideline with a massive grin.

If Britton ever finds the end zone, he likely will look equally as dazed. Let’s just say he hasn’t planned a TD dance.

“I have no idea,” Britton said. “I think I’d be so excited that I wouldn’t even know what to do.”

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• Thursday, October 10, 2013

LAKE FOREST – Like all of his teammates, Eben Britton yearns for gamedays.

Today, the Bears’ 25-year-old offensive lineman will strap on his shoulder pads beneath his No. 62 jersey. He’ll squeeze into spandex pants and lace up his cleats and grab his helmet with the “C” on the side before taking a short, expectant walk to the field.

“I’m just waiting for my number to get called, man,” Britton said.

It happened plenty of times Sunday against the New Orleans Saints as Britton logged 16 snaps. It could happen again today as the Bears host the New York Giants.

“No. 62 is eligible on the offense.”

“No. 62 is eligible on the offense.”

“No. 62 is eligible on the offense.”

Now, if only Chicago’s most eligible

lineman could catch a pass. As the Bears’ jumbo tight end, Britton serves as a sixth lineman who also can run downfield to catch balls if necessary.

“I’m always joking with them, ‘Put me on a seam route or something,’ ” Britton said.

Because the 6-foot-6, 308-pound behemoth from Arizona has good hands. At least, he thinks he has good hands.

“I feel like I have a good hands,” Britton said, “for a guy that never gets his hands on the ball.”

Pretty funny stuff, unless you’re Bears offensive coordinator Aaron Kromer, who was salty Wednesday when asked whether the offense was too predictable (see: too many running plays) with Britton as a sixth lineman.

“Yeah, we’re as predictable as we’re either going to run the ball or pass the ball when he’s in,” Kromer said. “If everybody’s up and we decided to throw it deep with him in, I don’t know how that’s predictable.

“In my history and our history of football, we’ve used an offensive lineman at tight end 10 to 16 times a game,

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Geneva’s Fujimoto makes return for Hoosiers When a famous pro athlete is injured, news reports invariably include a prognosis of how long the star is expected to be sidelined.

These are based mostly on physical factors, but as Kayla Fujimoto of Geneva can attest, there are also psychological aspects to coming back from an injury.

Fujimoto, a senior on the Indiana women’s tennis team, suffered a torn labrum in her right shoulder at the end of her sophomore year in college. After surgery, she was expected to be sidelined 6 to 8 months. To stay in shape, she practiced left-handed, but wound up tearing a ligament in her left wrist, an injury that also required surgery in February.

As a result, she was unable to compete during her entire junior year.

Fujimoto said she started rehab in May and “worked really hard over the summer” to be ready for the fall tennis season. Last weekend, she played in her first competitive matches in more than a year.

“It was definitely great to compete again,” she said. “I think my biggest challenge this year is just mental … keeping my frustrations at bay and being patient.”

Fujimoto opened the Hoosier Classic on Friday with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Kelsey King of Western Michigan and also teamed with Katie Klyczek to win her first doubles match of the season.

Fujimoto won again in singles play Saturday, defeating Kansas State’s Livia Cirnu, 7-5, 6-2.

She wrapped up a 3-0 tournament mark in singles play by downing Sierra Sullivan of Cincinnati, 6-2, 6-3.

“I didn’t play my best, but it’s definitely better to pull out a win and find a way to win rather than being frustrated,” Fujimoto said. “I competed well. I was happy with that.”

Fujimoto is trying to take a long view of her recovery process, aiming to be ready for the more important spring season.

“I’m putting a lot of pressure on myself to be back 100 percent right away,” she said.

ON CAMPUS Dennis D. Jacobs “I just need to be patient this fall.”

Fujimoto says she started playing tennis when she was 4 years old and began competitive play when she was 8 or 9. She also played soccer through middle school, but tennis was her main focus.

“I was always more active in tennis,” she said. “Since it’s an individual sport, it’s really all about you on that day. … I like the whole individual challenge that it has

every day.”

At Geneva High School, Fujimoto qualified for the state tournament all four years, finishing sixth her sophomore year.

Although Purdue, Iowa and William & Mary were also on her college search list, Fujimoto was set on becoming a Hoosier.

“I was always interested in coming to Indiana since my sophomore year in high school. I did some camps here,” she said. “Every time I visited, I really liked the campus and the sense of community with the tennis team.”

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GIRLS GOLF Class AA Burlington Central Regional: At Sycamore Golf Club, Burlington Central placed second with a 390 team score to advance to Monday’s Rockford Guilford Sectional as a team. Jenna Kurosky (77), Josie Kurosky (89), Alyssa Mish (110) and Alison Colby (114) led the way. Kaneland saw Tori Guyton (83) and Julia VanGemert (99) advance as individuals.

Rockford Boylan won the regional with a 379 team score.

Class A Westminster Christian Regional: At Golf Club of Illinois in Algonquin, Wheaton Academy (413, second) and Rosary (428, third) advanced to Monday’s Freeport Aquin Sectional.

Wheaton Academy was led

by Geneva resident Hailey Farmer (96). Victoria Phipps (93) and Morgan Martinez (103) paced Rosary. Aurora Central Catholic’s Amber Weaver qualified as an individual.

Fujimoto won 93 matches 1st 2 years • ON CAMPUS Continued from page 32 As a freshman at IU, she won 19 matches at No. 4 and No. 5 singles and teamed with Evgeniya Vertesheva to post a 24-10 record in doubles play.

The duo was ranked as high as 68th in the nation.

As a sophomore, she finished 22-9 in singles play, getting her first victory over a ranked opponent in January 2012 when she defeated Annie Mulholland of Duke. She and Vertesheva went 28-11 in doubles play, the best record on the team. Fujimoto’s efforts helped Indiana finish the season with a 16-11 record in dual meets, 4-7 in Big Ten play.

Last year, even with Fujimoto out for the season, the Hoosiers improved to 18-10 overall and 6-5 in league play.

Fujimoto is hoping the team can do even better this year.

“Now it’s come full circle.

I’m playing an individual sport, but in a team setting,” she said. “I really like playing here at IU. When you’re out playing, it’s not just for yourself, but for everyone else on the team, too.”

Fujimoto is majoring in exercise science. She hopes to go into physical therapy after college, which may give her the opportunity to use her own experiences to help other athletes through the process of recovering from injuries – both physically and mentally.

• Dennis D. Jacobs writes the weekly On Campus column for the Kane County Chronicle. To suggest local college athletes deserving of recognition, email him at mngeditor@yahoo.com.

• Thursday, October 10, 2013

ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles East girls tennis team won both continued matches against Geneva on Wednesday to complete a darkness-suspended match with a 5-2 win.

The match was halted by darkness Oct. 1 with East leading 3-2 and two matches – No. 1 doubles and No. 3 singles – ongoing in the third set.

The Saints succsessfully finished off both of those matches, as No. 1 doubles team Haydyn Jones and Kelsie Roberton beat Geneva’s Margo Hess and Emma Hazel, 5-7, 6-2, 6-4, and East’s No. 3 singles player, Pruthvi Patel, defeated Geneva’s Elizabeth Prendergast, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.

East coach Sena Drawer said the team worked on some end-of-match scenarios in preparation for the re-start.

“Starting at 3-3 on the third set for the first doubles team, I’ve played enough tennis to know that’s a very stressful situation, so we’ve been working toward resolving that stress,” Drawer said.

The Saints (15-3, 6-0 Upstate

Eight Conference River) head into this weekend’s conference tournament with the regular season edge over Geneva (15-5, 5-1), which was the last other remaining conference unbeaten.

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By STEVE NITZ snitz@shawmedia.com Joe Novak plans on shaking a lot of hands and getting a lot of hugs this weekend.

It will be an eventful weekend for the former Northern Illinois football coach. At 7 p.m. Friday, Novak will be inducted into the NIU Athletics Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Holmes Student Center. Former NIU offensive tackle Ryan Diem, who won Super Bowl XLI with the Indianapolis Colts, is also among the inductees.

Saturday, Novak and the other Hall of Fame newcomers will be honored at halftime of NIU’s homecoming game against Akron.

Novak’s 2003 NIU team, which went 10-2 and had wins over Maryland, Alabama and Iowa State, also will be honored, as will the 1983 team that won the school’s first MAC title and major bowl game. Novak was the defensive coordinator for that

squad.

“A lot of good friends, a lot of good memories and a lot of really good kids that we coached,” Novak said. “Both of those teams.”

After Novak arrived in 1996, the school’s Hall of Fame was the furthest from his mind. When Novak got to DeKalb from Indiana, NIU had endured five consecutive losing seasons under Charlie Sadler. The Huskies, who were in the Big West from 1993 to ’95, spent the 1996 season as an independent before re-joining the Mid-American Conference in 1997.

There certainly wasn’t talk of the school competing in a major bowl game during the initial Novak years, and the Yordon and Chessick Centers were still a long way from completion.

When Novak and the rest of those former players are at Huskie Stadium – NIU’s 1963 College Division national champion will also be honored, the nearly completed

Also in the hall Mick Coyne (men’s swimming, 1998-2001), Denise Dove (women’s basketball, 1987-91), Susan Henrichsen (women’s swimming, 1979-83), Dan Jaques (men’s track and field, 1969-73), the 1991 women’s gymnastics team and Walt Owens (baseball/instructor/ mentor, 1970-2007) also are in this year’s class.

Chessick Center will tower above the field and Yordon Center in the north end zone.

They are only two of many signs showing how far the program has come since Novak first took the reigns.

“When we went there in 1996, facilities were some of the first things we started working on,” Novak said. “...

As I said way back, [the Chessick]’s going to help Northern attract coaches in the future.

It’s going to help them attract recruits in the future.”

Since Novak left, Jerry

Kill, Dave Doeren and now Rod Carey have benefited from what he built.

Carey and Novak have a connection, as Carey played at Indiana when Novak was an assistant in Bloomington.

“You look at what this program was when he came and what it was when he left. You can put it up there with some of the great turnarounds in college history with Bill Snyder and what he did at Kansas State and a few others,” Carey said. “I’m just so happy for Joe. It’s so well-deserved.

He just locked his jaw and did it his way. He did it his way through a lot of adversity so I’m thrilled for him.”

This will be the second consecutive year Novak has been honored by a MAC program. Last fall, the Miami (Ohio) alum and former RedHawks assistant was inducted into the school’s Cradle of Coaches Association. Other names Novak is included with at Miami are former NIU head coach Bill Mallory,

“It’s so well-deserved.

He just locked his jaw and did it his way. He did it his way through a lot of adversity, so I’m thrilled for him.”

Rod Carey Northern Illinois football coach, on Joe Novak being inducted into the NIU Athletics Hall of Fame

Woody Hayes, Paul Brown and Bo Schembechler.

Getting honored by those two schools wasn’t something Novak was thinking about early in his tenure at NIU. “I was just hoping to keep my job, much less Hall of Fame,” Novak said. “It’s certainly a great honor. I look at both schools and I look at the people who were in those groups at Miami and at Northern, it’s a humbling thing. It certainly is.”

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IN THE GROOVE DILEONARDI BROTHERS What they did: Senior Daniel DiLeonardi scored goals in both of St. Charles East’s wins Saturday at the Gateway City Classic, while sophomore Evan DiLeonardi had two of the Saints’ four second-half goals Tuesday as East rallied past Larkin, 4-2, to remain undefeated.

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St. Charles East’s Taylor Ortiz looks to kick the ball to a teammate during a game Sept. 28 against Streamwood in St. Charles.

the corresponding rehabilitation – in a span of about six months.

Count on the Saints doing their best to lift Hull’s spirits.

“He’s still a massive part of this team,” Jennison said.

“He always has been and he always will be.”

Crosstown rematch?

The IHSA postseason seeds released last week show that top-seeded St. Charles East could face St. Charles North in the 3A St. Charles East Regional semifinal Oct. 23.

The Saints and host North Stars meet Saturday as East attempts to nail down the Upstate Eight Conference River championship. For the teams to meet again at regionals, North would have to beat Hoffman Estates in an opening-round match

Oct. 18.

Rolling Meadows and Schaumburg will meet in the other St. Charles East Regional semifinal.

‘Role’ with the punches Kaneland senior Anthony Parillo’s goal scoring is down this season, with good reason, said Knights coach Scott Parillo.

The Kaneland coach and Parillo’s father said Anthony has been asked to play a defensive-minded midfield role this season based on the team’s makeup.

“We needed somebody back there who could really hold their own defensively, and he’s really good at that,” Parillo said. “He’s got very good leaping ability or, as the kids would say, ‘He’s got good hops.’ I think [Tuesday

against Morris] he won every single 50-50 ball he went up for.”

The coach said his son doesn’t seem to mind the emphasis on defensive responsibility, and he’s still able to pile up his share of assists when joining the attack.

As a whole, Parillo thinks the Knights are beginning to regroup from what he considered a mid-season lull. Kaneland beat Morris on Tuesday, 3-2.

“We finally started seeing it a couple practices ago,” Parillo said. “Things kind of started clicking again. I think we’re on the right track.

Hopefully, it will stay that way, but it is high school soccer. You don’t always get the consistency that you want.”

– Jay Schwab, jschwab@shawmedia.com

WHAT WE LEARNED LAST WEEK ...

Wheaton Academy is in strong shape to win the Suburban Christian Conference.

The Warriors nipped fellow conference unbeaten Marian Central, 2-1, on Tuesday, and should be in the clear to take the conference title provided they can take care of Marmion on Wednesday.

WHAT WE’LL LEARN IN THE WEEK AHEAD ...

COACH SLY SEZ ...

What a win for the Fighting Saints on Tuesday night against Larkin.

Just when you were starting to wonder a little about East’s scoring punch (two recent 0-0 draws against Streamwood, a scoreless irst half against Larkin), the Saints unload on the Royals for four goals in the second half, in the nick of time to keep

ANGEL ESCONTRIAS KANELAND, FR. What he did: Escontrias, the Knights’ lone freshman, scored two of the team’s three goals Tuesday in a 3-2 Northern Illinois Big 12 East win against Morris.

“He’s not the fastest kid but he knows where to be,” Kaneland coach Scott Parillo said. “He knows how to put himself in the right spots.”

East atop the UEC River.

We’ll see if the Saints can use the momentum from the Larkin game, and last weekend’s successful trip to the STL, to return to buzz-saw mode in time for the postseason.

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Who will be king of the Upstate Eight Conference.

The UEC River champion (likely St. Charles East) and Valley champ (likely Metea Valley) are scheduled to square off Wednesday in an unoficial conference championship showdown.

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St. Charles East senior forward TC Hull wasn’t just the Saints’ top scorer last season, he was a highly popular member of a close-knit Saints team.

That made the news Sunday that Hull tore his right ACL again Sunday, just days before he was hoping to make his season debut, an emotional jolt to the whole team.

A Twitter hash tag #WinForTC was making the rounds after Tuesday’s Larkin win, and East coach Paul Jennison said the team will have Hull in the forefront of its thoughts as the unbeaten Saints pursue a 3A state title in the coming weeks.

Hull tore his ACL in April but worked doggedly to return to the field in time for the late stages of his senior season. His father, Clint, said Hull hoped to take the field tonight on East’s senior night against Wheaton Warrenville South.

“The guys are heartbroken for him,” Jennison said.

“There’s one kid I think who would ever put that much into coming back to high school in a time when sometimes high school sports get overlooked. He and his family have been massive advocates of what we do and the kid didn’t even get the opportunity to get back out on the field. A simple wrong step like that is heartbreaking for the kid.

We’re going to be playing everything for him.”

Hull, a Southern Illinois-Edwardsville recruit, faces his second ACL surgery – and

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The Beer Nut: Tapping into the story behind Sierra Nevada

By NORMAN MILLER More Content Now Today, if someone wants to start a brewery, there are numerous places where they can buy equipment, get educated about the business and find advice about how to brew their beers the right way.

In the early days of craft brewing that wasn’t the case – there were no brewery equipment manufacturers, brewing books were scarce and no one knew the term “craft beer.”

Now, beer fans can learn about those early days, in detail, thanks to a new book

by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company co-founder Ken Grossman, “Beyond the Pale: The Story of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.” The book tells the story about the then-tiny Chico, Calif., brewery from the planning stages, through its official first beer release in 1981 until modern days where Sierra Nevada is one of the largest and most well-respected craft breweries in the world.

“It was actually fun going back and digging through my history and being able to relive those early years of the brewery,” said Grossman on a recent Seacoast Beverage Lab Podcast (sblpodcast.com).

We’ve done a pretty good job of keeping records. It was pretty fun to rediscover some of that stuff. I haven’t looked at some of those things for 20 or 30 years.”

“Beyond the Pale” is a fascinating read for those who enjoy history and craft brewing. As someone who didn’t start drinking beer until the late 1990s, reading about the struggles that Grossman and

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Beer fans can learn about the early days of the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in “Beyond the Pale: The Story of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.,” written by co-founder Ken Grossman. his co-founder Paul Camusi went through is fascinating.

Brewing equipment was not available – they had to buy old soda equipment or dairy equipment to start the tiny brewery. They even traveled to Germany to buy old equipment to help start Sierra Nevada. At the time, small breweries weren’t the norm, so they relied on advice from Fritz Maytag at Anchor Brewing Company and Jack McAuliffe, founder of the now-defunct New Albion

Brewing Company.

Grossman did almost all of the fabrication himself, and they made do with a space that was too small even for their small brewery.

The efforts to find and buy ingredients and borrow money from family members and friends because banks would not give them a loan show a real dedication to the dream to start a brewery.

Grossman also writes about the dedication to brewing an excellent product out of

the gate. They did not release their first beer, the Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, until they knew they could consistently brew the same exact beer each and every batch.

Grossman does not gloss over the tough times. He writes a lot about the breakdown of his partnership with Camusi, which led to the courts to settle the dispute.

He also does not shy away from writing about the death of his childhood friend and Sierra Nevada’s first employee and vice president of sales, Steve Harrison, who went missing and later was found dead in the Sacramento River in 2007.

“Thoughts like that weren’t the most pleasant thoughts to bring back up,” Grossman said on the podcast.

“Beyond the Pale” brings readers to modern times, where Sierra Nevada is now a brewery that others try to emulate instead of the struggling start-up it was in the early 1980s.

Grossman said it took him about three years to write the book. Originally, Sam Calagione, founder of Dogfish Head, had approached him in 2009 to write a book about the early brewing pioneers, but then the publisher approached him to write his own story.

While still keeping a fulltime schedule at the brewery and working on the construction of a second Sierra Nevada brewery, this one in North Carolina, Grossman said he spent a lot of weekends working on the book.

“My wife wasn’t really happy with me,” said Grossman. “I’d work a lot and then come home and write.”

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Man feels out of place in new city Dear Abby: I have been with my boyfriend off and on for nine years. When I moved to San Francisco, we separated for a year, until he decided he wanted to move here.

He has been miserable and depressed since he came. He misses his family and friends. His salary doesn’t go as far here, so he’s always short of money. He has also had a string of bad luck – speeding tickets, car repairs, a stolen bike and a back injury.

He says he’ll move back east soon if things don’t get better, and it’s making me anxious. He does nothing to turn around his problems.

How can I help him realize it takes time for a new city to feel like home and lessen my anxiety over his problems? – Anxious In The Bay Area Dear Anxious: Your boyfriend does not appear to be anywhere near as adaptable as you are.

You didn’t mention how long he has been in California, but if it’s longer than six months and he’s still homesick, you may have a life-changing decision ahead of you. Would you rather live in

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips his world than live without him in San Francisco? Even if YOUR heart’s in San Francisco, HIS does not appear to be.

Dear Abby: My boyfriend of nearly a year and I recently said “I love you” for the first time. Before he said it (he said it first) he told me he doesn’t want to start saying it “all the time” – wherein lies my dilemma. How often is too often?

Do I say it every night before bed or only on special occasions?

Please help because I’m confused, and I’m worrying that I’m hurting him because I haven’t said it since that night four days ago. I don’t want to smother him or make him feel uncomfortable. – How Much Is Too Much?

Dear How Much: Not everyone is comfortable with verbal declarations of love, and your boyfriend may be one of them. Love is spontaneous; it’s a feeling – not a mathematical formula. Only your boyfriend can tell you how often is

too often for HIM. However, if you are sharing a bed, you should be able to express yourself fully whenever you climb into it – and his reaction should be positive (if not reciprocal) when you do.

Dear Abby: I am far from flat-chested (I’m a happy B-cup), but you wouldn’t call me “well-endowed.” My question is, why is it that friends and family members who have larger breasts constantly ask me if I would like some of theirs? I think it’s rude and, quite frankly, embarrassing. I would never turn the tables and say, “I’m feeling a little skinny. Could I have some of your fat?” What do I say when asked? – Perfectly Fine In Evanston, Wyo. Dear Perfectly Fine: A few responses come to mind; none that I’d print in a family newspaper.

My advice is to keep it simple and nonconfrontational. Smile and say, “No thanks, I’m happy just the way I am!”

P.S. In my opinion, a B-cup IS well-endowed.

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High-heeled shoes can be cause of Morton’s neuroma Dear Doctor K: I have pain in the ball of my foot. My doctor thinks it is caused by a Morton’s neuroma.

How did I get this, and what can I do about it?

Dear Reader: Morton’s neuroma is a swelling of the nerve between the bones at the base of the toes in the ball of the foot. The pain it causes usually is in one spot. It can feel like you have a pebble in your shoe. Once the nerve starts to swell, the nearby bones and ligaments put pressure on the nerve, worsening the irritation and inflammation. (I’ve put an illustration of a Morton’s neuroma on my website, AskDoctorK.com.)

A neuroma usually occurs between the bones of the third and fourth toes. It causes aching pain, a burning sensation and numbness and tingling in the toes.

Morton’s neuroma is much more common in women than in men. In most cases, high-heeled, narrow-toed shoes are to blame.

High heels shift the foot bones into an abnormal position and put pressure on the ball of the foot.

This causes the foot bones to put pressure on the nerve, and that increases the risk that a neuroma will form. Once it forms, the same

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff pressure from bones makes it hurt.

Less often, physical activities that stress the feet (such as running or racquet sports) can cause a Morton’s neuroma. You can temporarily relieve the pain by taking off your shoes, flexing your toes and rubbing your feet.

Other causes of foot pain can be confused with Morton’s neuroma. A wart on the ball of the foot can cause pain, for example. So can inflammation of a sheet of tissue called fascia (FASS-cha) beneath the skin on the underside of the foot. Inflammation of tissue around the joint (capsulitis or bursitis), or inflammation of one of the foot bones, can also cause pain. A doctor makes the diagnosis of Morton’s neuroma by pushing directly on the spot between the third and fourth toes where it forms.

Treatment usually starts with switching to shoes that have wide toe boxes, low heels and good arch

support. A foot-care specialist may also recommend an adhesive pad to fit under the front of your foot.

Custom-made shoe inserts, or orthotics, can correct any structural foot problems that might contribute to nerve compression.

You can also relieve painful inflammation by icing the area or taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin.

Occasionally, a foot specialist will inject the area with a steroid and anesthetic to reduce inflammation and numb the pain. This can’t be repeated very often, because the treatment can damage the tissues, but it can give you temporary relief.

Inflamed or injured nerves can take time to improve. But if your pain continues despite several months of treatment, your doctor may recommend surgery. Surgery can remove the neuroma or create a wider space for the affected nerve to travel through.

• Dr. Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School. Visit www.AskDoctorK. com to send questions and get additional information.

Lasting relationships are built on respect Dr. Wallace: I’m 15 and allowed to date for the very first time. I’m a fairly popular girl at my school and several guys want to go out with me.

My older sister is 17 and has been dating a lot for the past two years.

She has been giving me pointers on how to get guys to want to keep going out with me. Of course, that should only happen if I want to keep dating the guy. Her two hot tips are: 1. Play hard to get.

Never say yes when a guy asks you out.

Always say, “I’ll think about it.”

2. If you do go out with him, be aloof and act like you are a queen and he is your servant.

I really wouldn’t feel comfortable following her tips, but my sister has had a lot of dates and she is always in demand. Your advice, please. – Nameless, St. John, Ind. Dear Nameless: Your sister has her dating routine and it appears to be effective for her, but even if you felt comfortable following her tips, I would advise you not to. Go out with a guy because you think you would enjoy his company, and if you do, continue the relationship.

Lasting relationships are built on mutual respect and not on playing hard to get or coming on as Her Royal Highness.

Dr. Wallace: A girl I know loaned her dad $350 because he had a financial problem.

Three months later he repaid the money he had borrowed, but the girl was miffed that he didn’t add a little interest, even though the money had been hidden in her closet and was not earning a penny where it was. I think her attitude was outrageous and that she

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace had a lot of nerve expecting to be paid interest from a family member.

After all, raising a child is expensive, and she is 14, so it has already cost her parents a fortune to give her a very comfortable life.

When she gave her dad the money she should have told him it was a privilege to help the family out and that it did not have to be repaid. Maybe the ungrateful girl would appreciate the wonderful life her parents have given her if they suddenly started charging her a monthly fee for room and board.

She is very spoiled takes everything for granted.

– Nameless, Portland, Maine.

Dear Nameless: I think you’re overreacting. This was a typical event between a parent and child with some emotional reactions.

Children really can’t appreciate how much their parents have done for them until they have children of their own, and parents really don’t expect them to.

They provide for their children out of love.

The father borrowed the money and it was up to him to repay it.

That’s what he did.

The “interest” is really a non-issue. Even if she had put the cash in a bank account she would have only accumulated a few dollars in interest. The real issue here was gratitude, not interest. The father would have been wiser to have taken his daughter out for lunch as a way of thanking her.

• Email Dr. Robert Wallace at rwallace@ galesburg.net.

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A.N. Other’s latest is, “A glutton’s greedy sense of taste shows little sense but lots of waist.”

At the bridge table (unless you are playing in a pair event, where overtricks can be valuable), a greedy player who risks his contract trying for an overtrick shows little sense and lots of waste.

In today’s deal, how should South plan the play in four hearts after West leads a low spade?

Note North’s raise to two hearts. Yes, he has five spades, but with such a weak hand, two hearts is correct. If North bid one spade and South were to rebid two clubs or two diamonds, North would rebid two hearts, showing only a doubleton heart.

South would underestimate the fit.

South might think he has only three possible losers, but he has four: one diamond and three clubs. He also has only nine winners: one spade, six hearts and two diamonds.

The “obvious” line is to lead a trump to dummy at trick two, then to play a club to the jack.

Here, though, a West in midseason form will win with his queen and return a trump. South will then play a club to his king, but West will take that and lead his last trump to defeat the contract.

Yes, that is unlucky, with West producing both club honors, three trumps and the killing defense. But it is much easier to lead a club from hand at trick two. Then a club ruff in the shorter trump hand for South’s 10th trick cannot be prevented.

Those club honors are black herrings.

And West would be left to apologize for failing to find the lethal initial trump lead.

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PUBLIC AUCTION The following list of Lee Winter’s & Gladys’ Knipp’s property will be sold at Auction. Sale will be held on site at 333 KNOLLWOOD DRIVE, DEKALB, IL 60115. Watch for signs on North 1st Street at Royal in DeKalb. Note: Nice clean collectibles & glassware, over 100 pieces of Jewell Tea, and also assorted Fiesta Ware. Also art work from the Knipp Estate in Sycamore will be featured.

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Dottie 630-262-0835

AUTO MECHANIC Needed for auto repair shop in St. Charles. an experienced (ASE) mechanic to work on all makes and models of cars/LT trucks. Full time (8-5) day position. Some Saturdays required. Salary depending on experience. Must have own tools. Benefits include: paid vacation, health insurance.

Please email resume to: foxrivertireandsupply@ comcast.net

MANUFACTURING FT. No exp. Necessary.

Small Metals Company.

Lyon Industries, South Elgin

Call 847-841-7716

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Australian Shepherd Lost Wednesday, October 2 nd near Lenz & Crawford Rds in Elgin.

Red & White. Male.

REWARD. 847-507-3914

Cat - Cocoa Female, brown tiger, short hair.

Lost Sept 22 in North Millcreek Sub in Geneva.

630-232-2841

WEDDING RING SET & OPAL -- LOST 2 separate rings lost, please help. Emerald cut diamond wedding ring soldered to diamond band. Plus a blue opal set in white gold. Lost in Geneva, possibly at the Home Depot.

Call 630-301-1291 if found

We place FREE ads for Lost or Found in Classified every day!

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2013 STARTING AT 10:00 AM AuctionZip.com info and photos Listing #: 1917881 GO2Wegenerauctions.com FURNITURE - GLASSWARE - COLLECTABLES - GUNS: Phonograph; Birdseye maple desk; Walnut eight leg table; Walnut sewing stand; Oak harvest table; Oak map cabinet; Oak library table; 6 Oak chairs; Heywood Wakefield table w/chairs; Walnut library table; Ornate side chair; Oak plant stand; Old barber chair; 2 Table lamps; Bamboo - Gay side chair; Side chair; Large wall clock; Mantel clock; American Fostoria; Candlewick; Heisey Lariat pieces; 100+ pc of Jewell Tea; Roseville Ewer; Blue Bohemian vase; Blue bohemian glass ice bucket; Royal Daulton Toby mug (Van Winkle & Crouseo); 2 Robin Hood Toby mugs; German beer steins; Precious moments figurines; Vintage cookie jar; Hand painted Germany plates & platters; Cast Iron tractor seat; Cast Iron park bench; Vintage Blue lawn chairs; Small gas pump; Vintage porch glider; Schwinn Cruiser 7 Mens bike; Air compressor; Dayton Kerosene heater; Glass show case; Times Watch display; Hand painted cups/saucers; Depression glass pieces (American Sweetheart); Fiesta Ware pieces; Limoge pieces; Sterling pieces; Advertising yard sticks: Barker & Sullivan (Sycamore Ph#56), Home Lumber & Fuel (Elkhorn Ph #5); Kerosene lamps; Sycamore Oracles (1915 to 1929); Oil on Canvas paintings (Knipp, Sycamore); 2 - R Adkinson Fox prints; Vintage white glass fixtures; Horse clock; Small brass blade fan; Brass chandelier; Vintage cranberry hanging lamp; Last iron weather vane; Large collection Breyer horses; Chicken figurines; Collection of toys (some collectible); Fishing reels; Cast iron tea pot; Ben Franklin toy cash register; National Cash register; Painted medicine cabinet; Table top phonograph; Old candlestick phone; Metal Army helmet; Cast iron corn sheller.

GUNS: 12 Gauge Single Barrel; Flint Lock Guns; German Riffles; Italian Riffle *Must have Current FOID card and Valid ID for Gun Purchases.

OWNERS; LEE WINTER - DEKALB, IL GLADYS KNIPP - SYCAMORE, IL See website for Personal Property Terms and Conditions

Join Dart Container Corporation the world's largest foam cup manufacturer and one of the leading producers of quality foodservice packaging products.

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For immediate consideration please apply online at

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AUCTIONEERS: Joe Wegener, Auctioneer, Lisc. # 440.000375 Ph: 815-766-0756 Chris Wegener, Auctioneer, Lisc. #440.000267 Ph: 815-451-2820 Email: djwauctions@comcast.net

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ST. CHARLES

Batavia Thurs, Fri & Sat. 10am – 4pm

ST CHARLES

226 N. Jefferson St.

CRYSTAL LAKE

FRI & SAT OCT 11 & 12 10AM - 4PM

5N118 RT. 25 (Inside the former Little Store)

ONE DAY ONLY SAT, OCT 12 10AM - 5PM

Take Care of all your holiday gift giving!

Antiques/Vintage, furniture, Fall & Christmas decor.

8719 SHADE TREE CIRCLE

SYCAMORE

Furniture, Waterford Crystal, Jewelry, Large Selection of Gem Stones, Clothing, Patio Furniture

By Kathy's Estate Sales 847-363-4814

ST CHARLES HUGE DOWNSIZING / ESTATE SALE

246 Charles St Saturday 10/12 & Sunday 10/13 9AM-5PM Furniture, kitchen items, household goods, appliances, tools, outdoor items.

All in good condition.

WASCO ANTIQUES, TOOLS AND MUCH MORE

Friday 9-3 Saturday 9-2

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Campton Hills 2 Family Garage Sale

Fri & Sat 9am-4pm 6N312 Clydesdale Ct. Off of Burlington, turn on Corron

Household, clothing, jewelry, bikes, & much more!

4N901 Old LaFox Rd TH-FRI 9 to 4 SAT 9-1

8am-3pm Bed. Set, DR Set, Pool Table, Hutches, Holiday Items, Outdoor Bar Set, Lawn & Garden Items, Chairs, Outdoor Swings,

ST CHARLES

West of Wasco, off RT 64

MULTI-STORAGE UNIT SALE!

Oct 10th-12th Thurs and Fri. 8-3, Sat. 8-noon.

We are Proud to Announce Multi-Units under 1 roof with over 3,000 square feet of awesome items!

Hours: Rain or Shine doors are open!

Saturday, October 12, 9:00am-5:00pm

4N323 DERBY LN

Lockers, Furniture, Antiques, Star Wars-1980, Hello Kitty TV, white daybed, boys sports room decor, girls clothes (Justice), zebra room decor. Doll items. Books.

Rock speakers. Half price on Sat.! New items each day.

ST. CHARLES

Address:

205 N. Dempsey St. Elburn, IL 60119

GENEVA

FRI 8-4 & SAT 8-2

1202 South 10th St. All Thats Vintage, Antique & Fun Victorian Items, LOTS of 40's & 50's items, vintage outdoor furn, cute Jr wear clothes & MORE!

SYCAMORE Corner Millbrook and West Street

Fri. 10/11 & Sat. 10/12

MEGA SALE DON'T MISS THIS ONE! Tons of stuff from Office furniture, Twin bed w/storage, Appliances, books, record albums, kitchen items, clothes, holiday items, collectibles.

IN ELBURN

1702 Millbrook Court

MOVING SALE

Friday - Sunday, October 11-13, 9:00-4:00

FOXFIELD SUBDIVISION

Many floral items and store close outs. Crocks, metal containers, lots to see.

BATAVIA 922 Ridgelawn Trail

38W633 Silver Glen Road

CONVENIENT SELF STORAGE

(Just east of the Elburn Public Library & Elburn Police Department)

6N520 Denker Rd.

Mirrors, framed prints, decorative items, holiday, dolls & teddy bears, antiques, collectibles, 1860 german sideboard, antique dressers, oak tobacco case, oak doors, antique leaded shades, kemp wood chipper, lawn thatcher, household items.

HUNDREDS OF ITEMS! ALL MUST GO!

Antiques: Dining & Ice Cream Sets. Furniture, Vintage Collectibles, Household Goods & Holiday Items.

Saturday, October 12, 8:00AM; rain or shine Tools, plumbing, automotive, electrical, fasteners, Weber kettle grill, workshop items.

MOST ITEMS: FILL A BAG FOR $5 Don't Miss This One! Find. Buy. Sell.

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BABY AND WOMEN'S CLOTHES

1607 Brower Place Saturday, October 12th from 9-3pm.

Baby girl clothes nb-9m, baby swing, walkers, stroller car seat system. All PRICED TO SELL. Women's dress clothes.

VS dress pants/jeans sizes 10-14, dress shirts XL. Pants $10, shirts $5. All professionally cleaned and pressed.

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Refrigerator/Freezer – Amana, Top fridge, Bottom freezer, 68”H x 32”W x 30”D, Beige Color, Works Perfect, Very Spacious - $120 630-897-0309 Before Noon Washer & Dryer Maytag Performa, oversized capacity plus; Maytag dependable care dryer quiet pack - $125 each or $225 both. 630-584-9099

ANTIQUES - Haviland china, cambridge green, eight five piece place settings, platter, gravy, vegetable, $160. 630-232-0983 mpankow@prodigy.net PATIO SET Metal, 3 piece curved with cushions, $90/all.

847-464-5543

LAWN MOWER – CRAFTSMAN Mulcher, 22” cut. 6.0 power, 1 pull start. Like new $145.

847-515-8012

Table Saw: Like new 10” Craftsman table saw, $160 630-204-1804

For sale: 1 boys bike - $40.

1 womens bike - $25.

Many boys toys. Call for info.

Best time to call before 8pm.

630-879-7207

Bird Play Set: small/medium sized bird, comes w/liners $40 630-879-5341

Monetta A.I.P Stuffed Train Engine 24”H x 30”L x 15”W New in the box - $15.

630-800-8109

Table Antique

Gate 5 legged round table, 46” diameter, $350. 630-879-5341

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I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs 1990 & Newer Will beat anyone's price by $300.

Studio $550,1BR $700, 2BR $850 NO PETS! 630-841-0590

or

Flat front, large in back (a little older) used only in guest rm. $50 847-830-9725

Metallic gray, 57K miles.

Automatic, PW & PL. Great condition & VERY CLEAN!

$10,500/obo Call 815-701-3301 for details

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup 60548 $23000 All Star Edition Crew Cab, Burgandy, Cap, Running boards 60,000 miles. 630-272-3249

TV/VCR ~ Toshiba

Works great. Only used in guest rm. $40. Hampshire area.

847-830-9725

41" round all wood knotty pine kitchen table with 2 chairs. Very good condition. Asking $35. obo.

847-888-0451 or 847-927-0451 Book Case Dark wood 2 doors. 31X53x14” $40 847-464-5543

COUCH ~ CREAM COLORED

1996 Ford Windstar

7 passenger. 3.8L tinted glass.

Runs well. $1200. 815-501-4207

1963 OLDS 98

Lrg 1BR $769, Lrg 2BR from $829/mo. Incl heat, water, cooking gas, Appliances & laundry.

630-584-1685 ST. CHARLES, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, laundry, air, heat incl. No pets + security deposit. $825/mo.

630-289-7484

CAR, TRUCK, SUV,

MOST CASH WILL BEAT ANY QUOTE GIVEN!! $400 - $2000 “don't wait.... call 2day”!! * 815-575-5153 *

SOUTH ELGIN -- 2 BR CONDO 401 South Collins 1 Bath, 2 Car Garage All Appliances No Smoking Some Pets $1150 Plus Deposit 847-922-5565

HAMPSHIRE 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH 2 bedroom, 1 bath avail 11/2.

Large deck and large yard with fire pit. 2 car detached garage. First floor bedroom and first floor bath.

Large eat in kitchen. 3 seasons porch. 2nd floor master bedroom with walk in closet. For information call 815-757-5079 St. Charles: 3BR renovated ranch, 1000 sq ft., 1BA, newly ren. kitchen & BA, refin. hrdwd flrs., 1 car detached gar., $1600/mo., lrg yrd., 630-377-8100

Batavia Small Furnished BR on Fox River. Satellite TV, non-smoking. $100/wk + deposit.

Bachelor house. 630-945-6049

1978 Ford Thunderbird $2500 Call or text to 708-650-4132

Rocker for Child White Wicker, $50.

847-464-5543 Table - Small Octagon. Mahogany 2 chairs, Glass top, 36” round.

Exc. Cond. $150. 630-232-1982

1939 Ford Deluxe Grill Excellent Condition - $400 630-365-1447

Tablecloth – 144” L, Solid Colors, No Wear - $6 each 630-879-0884 10a-5p

Will BUY UR USED

2 door, 5K + miles, garage kept.

Lost title, $2,800.

847-426-1513 ~ 847-558-9935

7.5' long, 3' wide, 32” high, $45.

630-879-5341 Magazine Rack- Pottery Barn Kids Catalina – New - 30” H x & 36” W $60 each. 630-800-8109

TABLE W/DRAWER & STOOL SET – Solid Wood, Adjustable, 21-3/4”D x 43”W x 32-1/2”H North Aurora - $130 OBO. 630-892-4564 Photos Available Upon Request

A-1 AUTO

ST. CHARLES 1st MO FREE!

2007 FORD FOCUS SE

DVD/CD PLAYER

TV 32” Insignia

630-232-7226 SOUTH ELGIN ~ LARGE 2BR

815-814-1964

BIKE ~ K2 Astral Adult Male Hybrid

7 Disc, JVC, $40. Hampshire area.

847-830-9725

Fireplace, heat, gas, water incl.

A/C, D/W, disposal, microwave, blinds, patios, clubhouse, pool.

Garages available, small pets OK.

S. E. Schools, A/C, W/D, no pets.

Garage, $900 + utilities.

630-841-0590

815-814-1224

Large frame, 21 speed, odometer. $150/obo.

630-761-8572 1989 Cadillac DeVille Sedan brown, well kept, looks great, runs great, must see! $3700 BIKES (2) Men's & Women's. Both need 815-762-3383

LADIES SCHWINN TRAVELLER BIKE, 26”. $75 847-515-8012

2 BDRM ~ 2 BATH $1,020 - $1,030

Will pay extra for Honda, Toyota & Nissan

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new tires, $40/ea.

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PEPPER VALLEY APARTMENTS

St. Charles - Newly Renovated

Wicker Settee & Chair Antique with cushions, good cond! $100 847-464-5543

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BATAVIA - 2 bedroom includes heat, water with garage. No Pets! $875.00 a Month/Deposit required.

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BATAVIA 1 BR starting at $860-$870 2 BR starting at $1010 3 BR TH starting at $1280

ST. CHARLES Off/Ware Space 1,568sf - 19,000sf.

Docks/Drive-Ins Aggressive Move-In Package

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GENOA Deluxe 2BR, clean, quiet, large apt. Full appliances, balconies. 815-901-3346

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF KANE, STATE OF ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC., Plaintiff(s), vs.

PAUL S. KNOTTNERUS , KATHY A. KNOTTNERUS, CARDINAL SAVINGS BANK, FSB, UNDER MORTGAGE RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2005K113360, Defendant(s).

08CHK 2065 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Kane County, Illinois, will on November 21, 2013, at the hour of 9:00 AM, at the Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, Court Room JC100, St. Charles, IL 60175, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Kane, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 36W321 MILLER ROAD DUNDEE IL 60118 P.I.N. 03-08-400-077 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL,

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle, October 10, 17 & 24, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF KANE, STATE OF ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff(s), vs.

ROBIN M. LOCKHART, Defendant(s).

12 CH 2184 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Kane County, Illinois, will on November 14, 2013, at the hour of 9:00 AM, at the Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, Court Room JC100, St. Charles, IL 60175, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Kane, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 425 S. MAIN STREET, MONTGOMERY, IL 60538 P.I.N. 15-32-455-003 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606

icago, (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com NM # 12-01979 I565021 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, October 3, 10 & 17, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF KANE - GENEVA, ILLINOIS SOVEREIGN BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

LEONEL GUIA; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; OLD MILL MANOR TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION II; Defendants, 13 CH 811 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on June 18, 2013, the Sheriff of Kane County will on Thursday, November 14, 2013, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., Room JC 100, Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, St. Charles, Illinois 60175, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 817 Katherine Lane, Hampshire, IL 60140.

P.I.N. 01-27-179-023.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call William E. Dutton, Jr. at Plaintiff's Attorney, DUTTON & DUTTON, P.C., 10325 West Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, Illinois 60423. (815) 806-8200.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF KANE, STATE OF ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC., ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC., Plaintiff(s), vs.

PAUL S. KNOTTNERUS , KATHY A. KNOTTNERUS, CARDINAL SAVINGS BANK, FSB, UNDER MORTGAGE RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2005K113360, Defendant(s).

08CHK 2065 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Kane County, Illinois, will on November 21, 2013, at the hour of 9:00 AM, at the Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, Court Room JC100, St. Charles, IL 60175, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Kane, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE (Published in the Kane County SOUTH LINE OF SAID QUARTER, Chronicle, October 3, 10 & 17, 436.22 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF MILLER ROAD, THENCE 2013.)

NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID LOOKING FOR A JOB? CENTER LINE 519.98 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID QUARTER; Find the job you want at: THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID KCChronicle.com/jobs

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Page 44 • Thursday, October 10, 2013 EAST LINE, 305.53 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN THE TOWNSHIP OF DUNDEE, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 36W321 MILLER ROAD DUNDEE IL 60118 P.I.N. 03-08-400-077 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com NM # 08-3147 N I566381

THE SOUTH 60 FEET OF THE NORTH 180 FEET OF THE WEST 1/2 OF BLOCK 28 IN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF MONTGOMERY, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 425 S. MAIN STREET, MONTGOMERY, IL 60538 P.I.N. 15-32-455-003 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com NM # 12-01979 I565021

IN THE CITY OF BATAVIA, KANE prayer of the complaint for Quiet TiCOUNTY, ILLINOIS. tle.

PIN: 12-22-279-008

/s/ G. Tyler Stevenson G. Tyler Stevenson, Attorney for the Plaintiff /s/ Thomas M. Hartwell Circuit Clerk

is now pending in said Court.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Unknown Heirs of James Mair, all Unknown Owners, and all nonrecord claimants, Defendants, file your answer to the complaint for Quiet Title in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Kane County, Illinois, held in the Kane County Courthouse, located at 100 S. Third Street, Geneva, Illinois 60134, on or before the 15th day of November, 2013 default may be entered against you and each of you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF KANE, STATE OF ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff(s), vs.

ROBIN M. LOCKHART, Defendant(s).

12 CH 2184 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Kane County, Illinois, will on November 14, 2013, at the hour of 9:00 AM, at the Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, Court Room JC100, St. Charles, IL 60175, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Kane, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit:

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CITY OF BATAVIA, an Illinois municipal corporation, Plaintiff, v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAMES MAIR; CRAIG ROGERS; THE BLASZCZAK FAMILY TRUST; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

GENERAL NO. 13 CH 2191 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF SUIT TO QUIET TITLE Notice is hereby given to Unknown Heirs of James Mair, and Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, defendants to be served by publication, that said suit entitled as above for the purpose of quieting the title to: LOT 5 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 52 FEET OF LOT 5) IN BLOCK 2 OF WILSON'S ADDITION TO BATAVIA,

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to Unknown Heirs of William H. Town, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE Unknown Heirs of Anna Town MatSIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ter, Unknown Heirs of Eleanor KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Town Opid, Unknown Heirs of Lois

CITY OF BATAVIA, an Illinois municipal corporation, Plaintiff, v.

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF WILLIAM H. TOWN; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ANNA TOWN MATTER; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ELEANOR TOWN OPID; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LOIS TOWN (Published in the Kane County HOBSON; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF Chronicle, October 10, 17 & 24, LAWRENCE P. BARKER; UN2013.)

KNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, CAN'T GET ENOUGH Defendants.

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GENERAL NO. 13 CH 2192 PUBLICATION NOTICE

Opid Town Hobson, Unknown Heirs of Lawrence P. Barker, and Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, defendants to be served by publication, that said suit entitled as above for the purpose of quieting the title to:

THAT PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS: ON THE

PUBLIC NOTICE GENEVA TOWNSHIP TREASURER'S REPORT FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2013 TOWN FUND

PERMANENT ROAD BEGINNING FUND BALANCE TOTAL REVENUES LESS - EXPENDITURES ENDING FUND BALANCE

$ 117,110 339,555 352,565 $ 104,100

$ 195,225 639,278 635,059 $ 199,444

REVENUE: PROPERTY TAX 288,488: INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 105: STATE BRIDGE FUND 50,000: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 862: FEES AND PERMITS 100:

REVENUE: PROPERTY TAX - TOWN 536,102: PROPERTY TAX - TRI-CITY AMB. 13,716: PROPERTY TAX SPECIAL FIRE DIST 72,053: REPLACEMENT TAX 14,829: INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 372: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 2,206:

VENDOR SUMMARY: ABBOTT TREE PROFESSIONALS 22,550: BATAVIA TOWNSHIP HIGHWAY DEPT. 21,155: BLACKBERRY TOWNSHIP 14,500: CENTRAL MANAGEMENT SERV-LGHP 3,000: DIRECT DEPOSIT 9,909: EFTPS 142: HARDIN PAVING SERVICES 204,653: P OLSON LANDSCAPING 5,850: PREFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM 4,470: PRESTIGE NURSERY GARDEN CENTER 28,324: TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTECTION 14,310: IMRF 113: WEE CUTTING, INC 30,477: LESS PAYROLL TAXES AND ADJUSTMENTS INCLUDED ABOVE: 15,680: TOTAL OTHERS LESS THAN $2,500: 6,274: TOTAL VENDORS 350,048.

BEGINNING FUND BALANCE TOTAL REVENUES LESS - EXPENDITURES ENDING FUND BALANCE

VENDOR SUMMARY: CITY OF GENEVA 6,081: A T & T 2,567: BOND, DICKSON &ASSOC 3,707: CARDMEMBER SERVICES 23,796: CENTRAL MANAGEMENT SERV-LGHP 79,584: CIRONE COMPUTER CONSULTING,INC 3,865: CITY OF GENEVA 72,053: CLACK ELECTRIC 10,227: CLARKE ENVIRONMENTAL MOSQUITO 32,950: CUSTOM COMPUTER SUPPORT, INC 6,055: DIRECT DEPOSIT 180,013: EFTPS 66,594: GARDENS FOR PEOPLE 6,324: ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE 12,809: KANE COUNTY GOVERNMENT 3,641: KLEIN, HALL & ASSOC 7,620: NCPERS GROUP LIFE 384: SAM'S CLUB 8,771: SHERI MCMURRAY 7,147: SOURCE ONE OFFICE PRODUCTS 4,722: TOIRMA 15,428: TRI-CITY AMBULANCE 7,442: IMRF 34,235: LESS - PAYROLL TAXES AND ADJUSTMENTS INCLUDED ABOVE: 268,127: TOTAL OTHERS LESS THAN $2,500: 31,913. TOTAL VENDORS 359,823

PAYROLL: UNDER $10,001: SHERI S. McMURRAY: TOTAL PAYROLL 2,517 EQUIPMENT & BUILDING FUND BEGINNING FUND BALANCE TOTAL REVENUES LESS – EXPENDITURES ENDING FUND BALANCE

$ 94,708 97 94,805 $ 0

REVENUE: PROPERTY TAX 97: PAYROLL: UNDER $10,000: SHARON R. BRAZILL: JOHN E. CONNOLLY: ROBERT G. KOVACS: BARBARA E. OLSON: JAMES M. RAUE: RICHARD H. SHARP: From $10,001 to $20,000.00: J.PATRICK JAEGER: MARK T. WISSING: $20,001 AND OVER RON L. CLAYTON: SUSAN B. DEWOLF: DENISE D. LACURE: SHERI S. McMURRAY: TOTAL PAYROLL 275,235.

GENERAL ASSISTANCE BEGINNING FUND BALANCE TOTAL REVENUES LESS - EXPENDITURES ENDING FUND BALANCE

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OF SUIT TO QUIET TITLE

Drendel & Jansons Law Group G. Tyler Stevenson, Esq. #6310251 111 Flinn Street Batavia, IL 60510 Telephone: (630) 406-5440

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle, October 10, 17 & 24, (Published in the Kane County 2013.)

Chronicle, October 3, 10 & 17, 2013.)

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VENDOR SUMMARY: MCCONNAUGHAY PROPERTIES 21,450: GENEVA TOWNSHIP PERMANENT ROAD FUND 72,650: TOTAL OTHERS LESS THAN $2,500 703: TOTAL VENDORS 94,805 IMRF - ROAD FUND

BEGINNING FUND BALANCE TOTAL REVENUES $ 27,218 LESS - EXPENDITURES 32,925 ENDING FUND BALANCE 29,950 $ 30,193 REVENUE: PROPERTY TAX 100:

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VENDOR SUMMARY: IMRF 1,275:

VENDOR SUMMARY: CENTRAL MANAGEMENT ROAD FICA FUND SERV-LGHP 6,630: CITY OF GENEVA 10,833: LESS - PAYROLL ADJUSTMENT INCLUDED ABOVE: BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $ 16,087 8,000.00: TOTAL OTHERS LESS THAN $2,500: TOTAL REVENUES 98 4,485: TOTAL VENDORS 29,950.

LESS - EXPENDITURES 924 ENDING FUND BALANCE $ 15,261 GENEVA TOWNSHIP ROAD DISTRICT REVENUE: PROPERTY TAX 98: TREASURER'S REPORT FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2013 VENDOR SUMMARY: EFTPS 924: GENERAL ROAD FUND ROAD LIABILITY INSURANCE FUND $ 37,385 BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $ 43,292 BEGINNING FUND BALANCE 99 TOTAL REVENUES 99,494 TOTAL REVENUES LESS - EXPENDITURES 58,039 LESS – EXPENDITURES 6,302 $ 31,182 ENDING FUND BALANCE $ 84,747 ENDING FUND BALANCE REVENUE: PROPERTY TAX 53: REPLACEMENT TAX REVENUE: PROPERTY TAX 99: 16,441: TRANSFER FROM EQUIPMENT & BLDG 83,000: VENDOR SUMMARY: TOIRMA 6,302: VENDOR SUMMARY: BOND, DICKSON & ASSOCIATES 2,981: CENTRAL MANAGEMENT SERV-LGHP 16,890: EFTPS 1,140: ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE 229: KENNETH C. SHEPRO 6,088: IMRF 430: LESS - PAYROLL TAXES AND ADJUSTMENTS INCLUDED ABOVE: 10,290CR: TOTAL OTHERS LESS THAN $2,500: 2,406: TOTAL VENDORS 42,976 PAYROLL: UNDER $15,001: SHERI S. McMURRAY: MARK T. WISSING: TOTAL PAYROLL 17,579.

CERTIFICATION I, J PATRICK JAEGER, SUPERVISOR of GENEVA TOWNSHIP, KANE COUNTY, Illinois do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending MARCH 31, 2013. /s/ J Patrick Jaeger J PATRICK JAEGER, SUPERVISOR (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, October 10, 2013.)

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unningham Kane County Clerk Bids will be accepted in the Kane County Purchasing Office, located (Published in the Kane County at 719 S. Batavia Ave., Building A, Chronicle, October 3, 10 & 17, Geneva, IL 60134, until 3 p.m., 2013.)

Wednesday, October 30, 2013, where they will be publicly opened PUBLIC NOTICE and read. supplie

NORTH AND WEST BY CITY OF BATAVIA'S LAND DESCRIBED IN DOCUMENT 2001K111562 AS FILED AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE KANE COUNTY RECORDER, ON THE SOUTH BY CITY OF BATAVIA'S LAND, COMMONLY KNOWN AS LOT 5, MILL STREET SUBDIVISION AND DESCRIBED IN DEED DOCUMENT 2000K082974 AS FILED AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE KANE COUNTY RECORDER AND ON THE EAST BY THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF RANDALL ROAD PER DOCUMENT 1040116 AS FILED AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE KANE COUNTY RECORDER. ALL IN THE CITY OF BATAVIA, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 9, 1994 AS DOCUMENT 94K047308 IN KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 817 Katherine Lane, Hampshire, IL 60140.

P.I.N. 01-27-179-023.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call William E. Dutton, Jr. at Plaintiff's Attorney, DUTTON & DUTTON, P.C., 10325 West Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, Illinois 60423. (815) 806-8200.

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY that on September 19, 2013 a cer(Published in the Kane County tificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, IlliChronicle, October 3, 2013.) nois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as PRECIOUS PEARLS FOUNDATION located at PUBLIC NOTICE 576 North River Street, Batavia, IL P.I.N: 12-17-200-031 60510.

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE is now pending in said Court.

Dated: September 19, 2013.

Public Notice is hereby given NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, /s/ John A. Cunningham that on September 24, 2013 a cerUnknown Heirs of William H. Kane County Clerk tificate was filed in the office of the Town, Unknown Heirs of Anna County Clerk of Kane County, IlliTown Matter, Unknown Heirs of nois, setting forth the names and (Published in the Kane County Eleanor Town Opid, Unknown Heirs addresses of all persons owning, Chronicle, September 26, October of Lois Town Hobson, Unknown conducting and transacting the 3 & 10, 2013.)

Heirs of Lawrence P. Barker, all Unbusiness known as AUDIOTECK known Owners, and all non-record PUBLIC NOTICE claimants, Defendants, file your an- (Published in the Kane County PRODUCTIONS located at 1112 Snow Drive, Elburn, IL 60119. swer to the complaint for Quiet Title Chronicle, October 3, 10 & 17, ASSUMED NAME in this cause or otherwise make 2013.)

PUBLICATION NOTICE Dated: September 24, 2013. your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Sixteenth Judicial /s/ John A. Cunningham Public Notice is hereby given Circuit, Kane County, Illinois, held PUBLIC NOTICE Kane County Clerk that on September 25, 2013 a cerin the Kane County Courthouse, lotificate was filed in the office of the cated at 100 S. Third Street, GeneCounty Clerk of Kane County, IlliIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE va, Illinois 60134, on or before the SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (Published in the Kane County nois, setting forth the names and Chronicle, September 26, October 15th day of November, 2013 deKANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS addresses of all persons owning, 3 & 10, 2013.) fault may be entered against you conducting and transacting the and each of you at any time after MARTHA ORTIZ business known as SemperFiSupthat day and a judgment entered in Plaintiff ply located at 330 Sundown Rd., accordance with the prayer of the vs.

PUBLIC NOTICE South Elgin, IL 60177.

JESUS M ORTIZ complaint for Quiet Title.

Defendant SUPPLEMENTAL ASSUMED NAME Dated: September 25, 2013. /s/ G. Tyler Stevenson PUBLICATION NOTICE CASE NO. 13 D 1246 G. Tyler Stevenson, /s/ John A. Cunningham PUBLICATION NOTICE Attorney for the Plaintiff Public Notice is hereby given that Kane County Clerk /s/ Thomas M. Hartwell on September 20, 2013 a certifiCircuit Clerk The requisite affidavit(s) having cate was filed in the office of the (Published in the Kane County been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL DEFEN- County Clerk of Kane County, Illi- Chronicle, September 26, October Drendel & Jansons Law Group DANTS IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED nois, concerning the business 3 & 10, 2013.)

G. Tyler Stevenson, Esq. ACTION, that said action has been known as CHANTHANA DESIGN #6310251 commenced in said Court by the located at 473 Mooresfield St, El111 Flinn Street plaintiff(s), naming you as defen- gin, IL 60124 which certificate sets Batavia, IL 60510 dant(s) therein and praying forth the following changes in the For Judgment of Dissolution of operation thereof: Telephone: (630) 406-5440 GORDON TRUCKING Marriage, I, John Chanthana do certify that CDL-A Drivers Needed A better (Published in the Kane County and for other relief; that sum- I have a financial interest in the Carrier. A better Career. Up to Chronicle, October 10, 17 & 24, mons has been issued out of this business being conducted and $5,000 Sign-on Bonus! Earn Up to Court against you as provided by 2013.) .46 cpm Dedicated/Home Weekly transacted in Kane County, Illinois law, and, that this action is still Available! Call 7 days/wk! EOE pending and undetermined in said under the above named business GordonTrucking.com and that the address o such busiCourt.

888-653-3304 NOW, THEREFORE, unless you ness will be: 398 Fountain Ave, ElPUBLIC NOTICE file your answer or otherwise make gin, IL 60124.

Need Legal Help? your appearance in said action in FREE REFERRAL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE this Court, by filing the same in the Call 877-270-3855 Dated: September 20, 2013 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY office of the Clerk of the Circuit Courtesy of the OF KANE - GENEVA, ILLINOIS Court on or before October 25, /s/ John A. Cunningham Illinois State Bar Association at 2013, AN ORDER OF DEFAULT SOVEREIGN BANK, N.A.; Kane County Clerk www.IllinoisLawyerFinder.com MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. Plaintiff, Real Estate / Personal Property IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I vs.

(Published in the Kane County COLUMBUS DAY OCT. 14th , 9AM LEONEL GUIA; JPMORGAN CHASE have hereunto set my hand and af- Chronicle, October 3, 10 & 17, 1632 LOVELAND, SPRINGFIELD IL BANK, N.A.; OLD MILL MANOR fixed the Seal of said Court on 2013.) *** 4BR HOME *** September 19, 2013.

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111 S. Rte 31 • McHenry, IL

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Real Estate Transfers Batavia

107 N Lincoln St: Sold on or before 081313 by Craig A Christiansen to William R Bergthold & Timmin A Frazee; $180,000.00 330 N Water St: Sold on or before 081213 by Guy R Todnem to Ruby K Payne; $104,000.00 901 S Batavia Ave: Sold on or before 081213 by Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Cody R Lingle & Jessica M Lingle; $201,000.00 1179 Lyon Rd : Sold on or before 073113 by David M Matti to Suadad Nyaeme & Shahla Nyaeme; $399,500.00 1215 Foxglove Dr : Sold on or before 072613 by Fosnot Trust to Amanda J Sperry & Matthew B Sperry; $273,000.00 2230 Kane Ln : Sold on or before 072613 by Vincent Pizzoferrato Jr to Christopher C Bates & Christel J Bates; $518,000.00 226 Stone Manor Cir : Sold on or before 072913 by French Trust to Irene Flanagan; w Ne ing t s i L

$187,500.00 2272 Kane Ln : Sold on or before 073013 by Lasalle 115 Holdings Llc to Benjamin Cox & Sara Cox; $86,000.00 229 Stafney Dr : Sold on or before 073013 by Robert A Hitchrock to Bradley Schlueter & Aimee Schlueter; $475,000.00 2299 Kane Ln : Sold on or before 080713 by Cash S Hagen to Joseph P Fortino & Norma E Fortino; $650,000.00 2S641 Partridge Rd : Sold on or before 072913 by Barbara M Maxwell to Ih2 Property Illinois Lp; $350,000.00 335 Elm St : Sold on or before 080713 by Grove Trust to Matthew T Mckee & Amber A Grove; $250,000.00 350 N Water St : Sold on or before 080113 by Helen M Carver to William W Neuman & Pamela L Neuman; $359,000.00 403 Elm St : Sold on or before 073113 by Steven Prosser to Mark Peterson & Amy Peterson; $425,000.00

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424 Spring St : Sold on or before 080213 by Mark G Meyer to Kristen M Martzan; $163,500.00 425 Wolcott Ln : Sold on or before 080513 by Jason Saxton to Lauren Bartello; $200,000.00 431 N Van Buren St : Sold on or before 080513 by Arbitrage Llc to Jessica Wilcox; $171,500.00 441 Mill St : Sold on or before 072913 by Robin K Delgadillo to Amy Schoenthal; $144,000.00 508 North Ave : Sold on or before 072613 by Kevin S Kruse to David C Baert & Marcia Baert; $230,000.00 515 Park St : Sold on or before 073013 by Lori A Armstrong to Jessica Strube; $150,500.00 524 N College St : Sold on or before 080513 by Federal National Mortgage Assn to Febe Sanchez; $132,000.00 525 Sioux Dr : Sold on or before 080113 by Robert Smith Jr to Ann Marie Jezioro;

$270,000.00 533 N Batavia Ave : Sold on or before 080513 by Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Julane Johnson & Jennifer Healy; $275,000.00 551 Young Ave : Sold on or before 080213 by Gregory D Adams to Graeme M Kinney & Debra E Kinney; $339,000.00 610 Ekman Dr : Sold on or before 073013 by Jay R Sluis to Joseph E Castillo & Lisa M Castillo; $433,000.00 611 Ridgelawn Trl : Sold on or before 073113 by Capsouth Fund Vii Llc to Ashfaq Iqbal & Soobia Ali; $337,000.00 830 Morris Ct : Sold on or before 080113 by Mark R Hamilton to Robert Jacob Knanishu & Julie A Crane; $450,000.00 850 Skyline Dr : Sold on or before 080713 by Grace Johnson Estate to Frank Nemechek; $210,000.00 976 Robin Dr : Sold on or before 073113 by Wilmington Trust Co Trustee to Territorial

Development; $214,000.00 991 Lockwood Ln : Sold on or before 072613 by Fannie Mae to Aaron M Horn & Heather A Horn; $278,000.00

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1007 Liberty Dr: Sold on or before 080913 by Nathanial Macklin to James S Olsen Iii & Robin M Olsen; $285,000.00 1108 Independence Ave: Sold on or before 080913 by Lee R Grulke to Lori A Drumtra & Donna Sotern; $330,000.00 153 Wright Rd: Sold on or before 080813 by Scherston Real Estate Inv to Lighthouse Academy Elburn Llc; $325,000.00 315 N 2nd St: Sold on or before 080913 by Catalyst Capital Llc to Marcia Montgomery; $145,000.00 306 Read St : Sold on or before 073113 by Property Group to Thomas E Lentz & Aimee M Lentz; $150,000.00 See TRANSFERS, page 4

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River Front Paradise!!

Amazing Country Setting with Mature Trees!

Incredible Views of the Fox River & Downtown St. Charles!

ONE-OF-A-KIND!!

3 bed 2.1 bath single family home with full basement. Spacious open floor plan with large kitchen and pantry. Generous bedrooms/closets. Large back yard with a beautiful view of a pond. Washer and Dryer are included. 2 car garage.

Motivated Seller!! Vacation Everyday! Instant access to walking/ biking trails and the Fox River! This super high end home has it all plus over 4000 square feet of living space! Vaulted ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, butler’s pantry, office and a study. Incredible huge kitchen with fireplace and granite countertops! Finished walk out basement with full bath, exercise room and recreation room!

Peace and Charm are plentiful in this delightful home situated on over 2 acres minutes from downtown St. Charles! This fabulous and spacious home features 5 bedrooms, hardwood floors and a full basement! Updated and oversized kitchen with granite, stainless steel appliances and a walk-in pantry. Luxury master bath with double sinks, separate shower and Whirlpool! New driveway & water tank! Live-stock and outbuildings permitted.

Directions: Rt. 64 to Rt. 31 So. to Indiana E. to Brownstone. The best location!! Luxurious, HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER and RARE RIVERFRONT living! Live the good life with convenient access to shops, restaurants and the Fox River! High end finishes throughout.

Gorgeous kitchen with custom cabinetry and granite. Gleaming hardwood floors. Enjoy tranquil views of the river from the private deck or patio. Full finished walk out basement with fireplace!

Directions: Randall to Red Gate (W) to Leola (S) to Deer Pond Dr (E) to home.

STUNNING NEW CONSTRUCTION by Havlicek boasts over 7500 square feet of incredible high-end finishes, 4 fireplaces and unparalleled millwork! Dynamite kitchen with Wolf, Dacor, Sub-Zero, granite, walk-in pantry! Enormous first floor Luxurious master suite with fireplace and amazing spa-like bath. Geothermal, Radiant heat and Lifetime Roof! MUST be seen to be fully appreciated! Bluestone terraces and outdoor kitchen overlook pond and woods!!

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1242 WOODLAND AVE , BATAVIA

37W250 CRANE RD, ST. CHARLES

452 BROWNSTONE DR., ST. CHARLES

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Incredible and Stunningly Beautiful!

5 Acres, 5,000 Square Foot Home!

Built to Impress with Many Amenities!

Stunning Views in Fox Mill!

Intriguing home tucked away on a cul-de-sac acre+ backing to woods and Ferson Creek. Cottage chic with a southern influence, this mini-Estate was designed for entertaining.

Winding drive, paver walkway, natural gardens and blooming Magnolia invite guests to this one-owner home. Custom built with pride of ownership and unmatched craftsmanship, this home is open and airy with tons of windows and natural lite!

Tucked away on a private dead-end street this Gorgeous all brick Georgian home awaits. Fabulous Foyer with marble floors, crystal chandelier and double staircase. Amazing Kitchen with tons of cabinets. First floor full bath! Hardwood floors and extensive millwork throughout. Butler’s pantry. Den features French doors and box beamed ceiling. Full finished English basement with wet bar and fireplace!

Sprawling 5 acres! Incredible 5000 square foot custom built home complete with covered porches! Oversized gourmet kitchen, granite counters, walk-in pantry, Viking & SubZero appliances. Huge 1st floor master-suite, luxurious jetted oversized soaker tub, separate shower and dual sinks. Knotty pine wood flooring and doors, 10’ ceilings and 3 fireplaces. Step outside to your fabulous oasis featuring an in-ground pool, hot tub and gazebo!!!

Fabulous 7000 square feet home! Circular drive, Porte-cochere, gas lamps, 3 tiered terrace and fireplace are just the beginning of this amazing home! Enormous Master with stone cast fireplace, triple tray lighted ceiling, huge master bath with marble double sinks. Hand scraped wood and flagstone floors.

Incredible gourmet kitchen, custom wrought iron throughout and 2nd floor media room!

Fabulous location for this beautiful Georgian in Fox Mill! This peaceful, quiet cul-de-sac lot has STUNNING views from ALL windows! Backing to open space, you will think that you are on acres! Extensive millwork, transoms, columns and hardwood floors! Enormous kitchen with Wolf oven, granite, stainless steel appliances, large breakfast island and pantry. 2 story family room with back stairs and floor-toceiling fireplace! Finished English basement..!!

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Elburn

$388,500

Batavia

$349,900

Classic 2-story with all the right touches, fenced, ldscpd lot, 3-car gar, dramatic 2-story foyer, custom millwork, open flrpln, SS appls in kit w/granite, luxury master suite, neutral dÈcor. Expert craftsmanship!

1436Blackberry.com

Beautiful home in every season! 4BR/2.1BA Colonial nestled on half-acre cul-de-sac lot!

Peaceful secluded location backing to Big Woods park. Total private setting w/paver patio & sunroom!

851Burnham.com

St. Charles

St. Charles

$139,900

1.14-acre lot, possible walk-out basement, lot overlooks pond and has creek on 2 sides of property, wooded open preserve space. St. Charles schools! Build your dream home here! kombrink.com

$25,000

Batavia

$179,900

Great value for one of several lots we can show you! I-88 access, university, colleges, shopping, health & wellness facilities, entertainment all nearby. Public utilities to site.

Bring your build or use ours.

Awesome investment potential awaits you!

Charming two flat close to downtown. 1st floor unit w/fresh paint, updated bath & new kitchen flooring. Newer windows, roof, furnace & AC. 1-car garage, stamped concrete patio & more!

30SJackson.com

Elgin

Geneva

$249,900

7.7 acre parcel of land, for your estate AND your horses! Enjoy peaceful country living, highly rated BURLINGTON SCHOOLS, less than 10 minutes to Randall Rd. Envision country living, still near all the conveniences. kombrink.com

$318,500

Stunning 2-sty 4BR/3BA Villa home, luxury master suite w/private balcony, w-i-c + his/hers closets, vaulted ceilings, upgrades galore, neutral dÈcor, 1st floor ldry, den, finished bmt w/bar, wine cellar, more! kombrink.com

$449,900

Geneva

$265,000

2BR/1BA pre-Civil War 2-story near Wheeler Park, patio, enclosed porch, pond w/waterfall, family rm, LR, formal DR, hwd floors, detached 2-car garage, large corner lot, lovely landscaping. Location! Geneva schools!

428FordSt.com

Sugar Grove

St. Charles

$399,900

4BR/3.5BA 2-story with upgrades galore, full finished basement, first-floor laundry, central vac, ingrd sprinkler, pond w/waterfall, large kitchen w/eat-in area & upgrades, family room w/Bose surround sound. Much more!

612Hickory.com

Batavia

$699,900

Exceptional 5BR/5.5BA 2-story, super location, finished bmt, custom details in & out, hwd, granite, millwork, screened porch, gourmet kit, master suite w/exc rm & office, 1st flr guest suite, mudroom, everything!

2314Kane.com

North Aurora

$329,900

Over 3000SF living space, 4BR/3.5BA, skylights, fenced yard, tiered deck, ext. speakers, gourmet eat-in kit. w/granite island, built-ins, finished basement, 2-story foyer, large fam. room w/fpl. - must see!

707OakCrest.com

$425,000

4BR/4BA contemporary on wooded lot w/ stream, fin. lower level w/sep. kitchen, inlaw/ nanny quarters, maple floors & cabinets, over 1.5 acs, 2-built-in TV, 4-car garage. Unique!

South Elgin

$549,900

Maple Park

$25,000

Corner lot in great subdivision in Maple Park.

Public utilities to site. 6 miles from I-88 access, 15 min. to colleges, university, shopping, health & wellness facilities, entertainment, dining. Bring your builder or use ours.

Wayne

$599,999

5.27-acre wooded estate, horse country!

Corner lot, pro-ldscp, fenced. Contemporary w/ open flrpln, soaring clgs, 2 fpls, views from every window! Sunrm, encl porch, deck, patio, large rm sizes, great for entertaining!

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West Chicago

$275,300

Maple Park

$219,900

St. Charles

$239,900

Dwyer Homes proposed construction on one of the last remaining lots in desirable Thornwood subdivision. Huge corner lot, also available to purchase just lot and bring your own builder and plans. Exceptional value! kombrink.com

4BR/3BA split-level, finished basement, custom millwork, dead-end street, pro ldscp, deck, granite, marble, 6-panel doors, Corian & stainless in kitchen, cedar-lined closets, excellent neighborhood, loved & cared for!

829ELawrence.com

Great investment! 1st flr. commercial office space on corner lot w/new air & roof. 2nd floor 3BR/1BA rental apt. has new windows & appliances. 10 minutes to I-88 and Rt. 47.

Includes lot west of bldg.

4BR/2.5BA two-story, 2-car garage, peaceful cul-de-sac location, backs to open space, over half-acre lot. Fam rm w/vaulted clg, fpl, large eat-in kit w/cherry cabs & pantry, 6-panel doors. Roof & furnace new in 2011.

5N088MaryCt.com

Elburn

St. Charles

Sugar Grove

Elburn

$224,900

Sprawling 3BR/2BA ranch home on large lot backing to open space! Vaulted & beamed ceilings, hdwd floors, master w/private bath.

Finished walkout bsmt! Large patio, deck, 2-car garage & more.

43W724OldMidlothian.com

$389,900

4BR/2.5BA cedar/stone 2-story, wooded culde-sac, park-like setting. Luxury master suite w/fpl, walk-in closet, whirlpool. Kitchen w/ granite, sunken family room, hwd floors, high ceilings, deck. Secluded, but near amenities. circlepix.com/home/85S2X8

$379,900

5BR/4.5BA, exceptional custom 2-story, office, mudrm, 1st flr master, 1st flr ldry, rec rm, exercise rm, loft, sitting rm, hwd flrs, custom millwork, kitchen w/sunny eating area, formal DR, LR w/fpl, patio, firepit, hot tub!

825Queensgate.com

$313,900

Custom built 3BR/2BA brick & cedar ranch home on landscaped lot. Light & bright dÈcor, open floorplan, eat-in kitchen, cathedral ceilings, master suite w/private bath. Finished bsmt, 2-car garage, deck & more!

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$120,000

Cute 2BR/1BA ranch, .30-acre, perfect starter home! Patio, public utilities, frame siding, 2-car det. garage, full bmt, crown molding.

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Geneva

$349,500

Popular Bristol model, 4BR/2.5BA, 2-story, 2nd flr balcony off master, kit w/granite, stainless, 1st flr laundry, gracious patio, open floorplan, generous room sizes, neutral dÈcor, great location, move-in ready!

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St. Charles

$269,000

3BR/2BA brk ranch, .8-ac. wooded/ldscpd, 3-season porch, deck, shed. New carpet, BAs redone, master BA heated flrs, Corian in kit., fin bmt w/fam rm, bar, wrkshp w/bench, over 2400 SF fin. liv. area, move-in ready.

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4BR/2.5 BA, 2-sty, almost 3800 SF w/700 SF in fin.bmt. Cul-de-sac, 1/3-ac. corner lot, paver patio, outdoor fpl, upgrades, hwd, granite, 2-sty fam. rm. w/fpl, master suite w/amazing WIC, whirlpool, 2nd flr ldry, loft!

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Hampshire

$439,900

Stunning 4BR/3.5BA 2-story on 1.6 acs, mature pro-ldscp, open flrpln, kit w/stainless, granite, fin bmt w/exc rm, rec rm, bar, BR4&BA (c/b inlaw/guest suite). Ingrd pool, patio, bonus rm over 3-car garage c/b BR5.

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Batavia

$579,900

Exquisite 5BR/5BA custom home in excellent location, backs to nature preserve, Fin. bmt. w/ rec rm, office, wet bar, full BA, BR5, storage.

Gourmet kit, luxury master suite w/fpl, 2-sty fam. rm., 1st flr ldry, den. Must see!

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Exquisite 4BR/3.2BA former bldr mdl, golf crs views, designer upgrades, open space, 3-car gar, brk paver drive & walks, 4300 SF fin. living area, chef’s kitchen, luxe master suite, custom millwork, 2-sty foyer, MUST SEE! 39W122Warner.com

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Maple Park

$819,900

5BR/5BA, 5800 SF finished living space, almost one-half acre in Fox Mill. 1st flr master w/spa & dressing area, formal LR & DR, hwd floors, expansive fam rm w/fpl, gourmet kitchen, upgrades throughout. Stunning!

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Unique 4BR/3.5BA 2-story, wooded 1+ac., fenced, ingrd pool, spa, sauna, amenities & upgrades galore. Circular drive, 3-car heated garage, deck. Fpl in sunken LR & in master suite, wet bars, gourmet kitchen and much more!

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• TRANSFERS Continued from page 2 401 E Willow St : Sold on or before 080513 by Michael B Sheahan to Stephanie L Smith; $131,000.00 43W714 Willow Creek Ct : Sold on or before 080113

by Stephen E Kelm to Robert J Bousquet & Christine M Bousquet; $375,000.00 469 E Willow St : Sold on or before 080713 by Kenneth D Frank to Christopher Collins & Hope Collins; $115,000.00 525 Parkside Dr : Sold on or before 080513 by Charles C Assell to Brandon M Buchberger; $227,000.00 800 Carolyn Ct : Sold on or before 073113 by Idot to Richard Barkaway & Evelyn Barkaway; $55,000.00

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3425 Winding Meadow Ln : Sold on or before 072913

by Keim Development Ltd to Randall W Opdyke & Leslie R Opdyke; $574,000.00 38W331 Callighan Pl : Sold on or before 073113 by Christopher O Kelly to David Chmiel & Brittany Chmiel; $450,000.00 38W489 Mcquire Pl : Sold on or before 080513 by Shodeen Homes Llc to Scott Cohrs & Rachelle L Cohrs; $431,000.00 38W598 Berquist Dr : Sold on or before 080213 by Patzelt Property Co Llc to Shodeen Trust; $50,000.00 38W600 Callighan Pl : Sold on or before 080113 by Woo Joe Kim to Jason Saxton; $370,000.00

39W103 Shannon Sq : Sold on or before 073013 by Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Randy C Hill & Lisa M Hill; $247,500.00 39W108 Weaver Ln : Sold on or before 072913 by Lee S Bliss to Joshuua A Snodgrass & Jennifer M Snodgrass; $315,000.00 39W262 E Burnham Ln : Sold on or before 080513 by Rebecca Bara to Marc Johnson; $331,000.00 501 S 2nd St : Sold on or before 080613 by Shodeen Homes Llc to Joseph M Cullen & Jae Y Cha; $439,500.00 510 Bradbury Ln : Sold on or before 073113 by Stanley D Lee Jr to Betty S Hart; $159,500.00 532 Dempsey Pl : Sold on or before 080613 by Thomas E Hudepohl to Joel A Maevers & Amanda L Maevers; $355,000.00 552 Mayborne Ln : Sold on or before 080613 by Michael W Ritschdorff to David Schuldt & Debra Schuldt; $241,500.00 626 Parker Ct : Sold on or before 080513 by Miceika Trust to Ryan Martin & Shannon Martin; $323,000.00 674 Nichole Ln : Sold on or before 080513 by Jerzy M Nogiec to Shelly A Johnson; $247,500.00 702 Edison St : Sold on or before 080513 by Corwin Jr Trust to Darin Corcoran; $225,000.00 813 Evernia Ct : Sold on or before 073113 by Itasca Bank & Trust Co Trustee to Mark Wallace & Monique R Wallace; $185,000.00 See TRANSFERS, page 6

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$359,000

Perfect for Builders or Rehabbers. 1 acre lot on Eastside Drive.

Value is in the land and can be subdivided. There is access at the back of the lot for a second driveway from Oakwood Drive.

Located downtown Geneva and the Prairie Path. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home needs some TLC. Sold “As-Is” Condition.

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Lot 1 Barlow Drive 1 Garden Hill Lane, Unit 1 $195,000 St. Charles $245,000 St. Charles Last available lot in Barlow Woods Subdivision. Great opportunity to build your custom dream home on this 2 acre wooded lot in the country, just west of St. Charles.

Gorgeous mature trees creates a private setting.

Convenient access to shopping,entertainment,and close to LaFox and Elburn Metro Train Station. 2.03 acres.

Courtyard entrance to 2/3 bedroom RanchTownhome with center atrium. Living room has wood burning fireplace that looks out onto the private patio which includes a 6’ high brick fence. 3rd bedroom is currently being used as an office. Master bath has private shower and plenty of closet space. This end unit is very quiet and private with mature trees surrounding the property.

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St Charles $2,795,000 Fab 6 br, 7+2 ba home in Woods of Fox Glen on 1.4+ acres.

Zero Edge pool, spa & pool house, outdoor kitchen/BBQ. En suite brs. Theater, bar, wine cellar & 5-car garages!

Debora McKay 630-587-4672

St Charles $1,248,000 1-of-a-kind 4 br, 5.5 ba 10000 sq ft home in Woods Of Fox Glen. High-end craftsmanship. Wide-plank walnut floors, arched doorways, 6 fplcs, Viking, honed granite & more.

Debora McKay 630-587-4672

Batavia $810,000 River front 4 br, 4 ba 4000+ sq ft high-end home. Vaul ceil, hdwd flrs, 3 fplcs, butler’s pantry, ofc & study. Huge kit w/ fplc & granite counters. Fin walkout bsmt. More!

Debora McKay 630-587-4672

Batavia $599,000 4 br, 3.5 ba home on wooded lot. Updated granite & ss kit.

1st-flr mstr w/French drs to deck & stair access to LL workout rm. Vol ceil. Huge fam rm w/wbfp. Screen porch.

Betty Theisen-Placek 630-460-9268

Wayne $599,000 5 br, 3.5 ba estate on tree-lined cul-de-sac. 2-story foyer, hdwd flrs, 9’ ceil & lib. Gour kit w/new ss appl. Vaul fam rm w/wbfp. Huge master. Fin Eng bsmt. 4-car gar.

Barbara Boisacy 630-531-4614

Batavia $584,900 4 br, 3 ba home in pool/tennis commty. Open flr plan w/2story great rm & granite kit w/island & top appl. 1st-flr br & ba, 2nd-flr mstr w/sitting rm, ba & huge walk-in.

Joanne McInerney 630-561-5698

Geneva $525,000 4 br, 3.5 ba beauty on 16th fairway w/1st-flr den & lndry.

Granite kit w/ss appl. 2-story fam rm w/fplc. Sun rm. Din rm. Master w/tray cei, walk-in closet & ba. Fin bsmt.

Janice Burke 630-768-5860

Batavia $495,000 Unique 6 br, 5+2 ba Georgina. Currently 2 duplexes, each w/liv rm, fplc, din rm, 3 brs & full bsmt. Ss appl & solidsurface counters. Hdwd flrs thruout & elaborate mldgs.

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St Charles $489,900 4-5 br, 3.5 ba home 1.4-acre backing to forest preserve.

Granite outdoor kit & in-ground pool. Sun rm w/fplc. Newer granite & ss kit. Updated baths. Hdwd flrs & fin bsmt.

Stephanie Doherty 630-643-3602

452 Brownstone Dr, St Charles $479,900 Riverfront 3 br, 2.5 ba home w/river & downtown St Charles views. High-end finishes thruout. Granite kit w/cust cabs.

Hdwd flrs. Full fin walkout baseement w/fplc. Deck.

Debora McKay 630-587-4672

St Charles $399,900 4 br, 3.5 ba home in fab loc. Open flr plan w/volume ceilings, 2 master brs & 3 fplcs. Updated granite & ss kit. 1st-flr mstr w/walk-in & whrlpl ba. Full fin bsmt & more!

Debora McKay 630-587-4672

St Charles $375,900 Rehabbed 4 br, 4.5 ba home w/frml liv rm & din rm. Cook’d granite kit. Den w/fplc. Lrg fam rm w/wet bar. Vaul master w/walk-in closet. Florida rm w/skylights. Tennis crt.

Debora McKay 630-587-4672

Geneva $365,000 Gorgeous 4 br, 3.5 ba home near school, hospital & shopping. Large deck, paver patio & priv fenced yd. Open layout w/lrg eat-in kit, 2-story fam rm & ofc. Fin W/O bsmt.

Jeffrey Cadwallader 630-587-4634

Geneva $365,000 Fabulous 3 br, 3.5 ba in-town Geneva home. Hdwd flrs, builtins, transoms, columns & leaded glass! Liv rm w/fplc. Granite kit w/ss appl. Large master w/ba. Full fin bsmt.

Debora McKay 630-587-4672

St Charles $359,900 Milestone Row downtown 2 br, 2 ba condo w/high-end finishes thruout Granite, ss appl, fplc, cust blt-ins, laundry & underground prkg. Walk to restaurants & shopping.

Debora McKay 630-587-4672

Elburn $359,000 3 br, 2 ba 2044 sq ft ranch w/vaul great rm w/wbfp, cust granite/ss kit & oak flrs thruout. Custom staircase, lux master w/walk-in closet & ba. Full 9’ bsmt & 3-car gar.

Linda Mahaney 630-587-4724

St Charles $355,000 5 br, 2.5 ba home 2+ acres & mins to downtown. Hdwd flrs & full bsmt! Updated over-size granite & ss kit. Lux master ba w/sep shpwer & whrlpl. Mature trees! Livestock OK. Debora McKay 630-587-4672

Batavia $339,000 4 br, 2.5 ba home w/huge updated kit w/granite tops & ss appl. Lrg eating area. Fam rm w/bow window, tray ceil & fplc. 1st-flr den. Bright fin bsmt. Newer roof & windows.

Cindy Schmalz 630-587-4713

Elburn $229,000 Renovated 2 br, 2 ba corner ranch home w/excellent in-town loc. Hdwd flrs, updated baths & kit. Ext painted. New windows & roof! Extra-wide driveway. Sliders to deck.

Debora McKay 630-587-4672

Geneva $215,000 Pristine 2 br, 2.5 ba Alexandria home w/front porch. Maintfree living! Eat-in kit w/42” mpl cabs. 2 pantries. 2 masters, each w/ba & walk-in closets. Lrg walkout bsmt.

Stephanie Doherty 630-643-3602

DeKalb $179,000 Brick 3 br, 3.5 ba ranch on almost .5-acre! Fam rm w/flrto-ceil brick fplc. Oak kit cabs. Frml liv & din. Master ba. Fin bsmt w/4th br & ba. Large deck. All appl & more.

Jennifer Daring 815-761-6592

St Charles $174,900 2 br, 2 ba ranch-style wooded end-unit TH. Newer carpet.

Newer ss appl & glass tile bksplsh. Din rm open to liv/fam rm. Den/ofc. Lrg master w/ba. Full bsmt & 2-car gar.

Valerie Jungels 630-362-8258

DeKalb $114,900 Oversize 4 br, 2.5 ba tri-level in Hillcrest. Foyer opens to liv/ din rm. Many windows. Eat in kit. Master w/2 closets & .5-ba.

Brs w/hdwd flrs, fam rm w/wbfp. Scrn porch.

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Batavia $494,900 4 br, 3.5 ba home on priv lot. Split staircase, 1st-flr den, 2-story fam rm & stunning kit w/granite, cust cabs, huge island & ss appl. Lux mstr ba. Extra stor over gar.

Cindy Schmalz 630-587-4713

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to Seth Crackel & Jamie Crackel; $224,000.00 1437 Pinto Ct: Sold on or before 080813 by Dearing Trust to Stuart Girgins & Stefanie Girgins; $375,000.00 1535 Kirkwood Dr: Sold on or before 080813 by Kyc Investment Group Inc to Angela M Fansler & James P Fansler; $242,000.00 1551 Fairway Cir: Sold on or before 080813 by Walker Trust to Richard S Manderino & Stacey L Smiricky; $556,500.00 2170 Sheffield Ln: Sold on or before 080813 by Luke J Korbmacher to Charles Vandenbosch & Jeanne M Lutz; $330,000.00 325 N Pine St: Sold on or before 080913 by Barber Trust to Christopher J Johnson & Beth R Johnson; $695,000.00 39W590 S Mathewson Ln: Sold on or before 081313 by Sho Deen Inc to Shodeen Homes Llc; $243,000.00 418 Bluegrass Ln: Sold on or before 081213 by Jeffrey S Klinghoffer to Lauren M Malcolm & Scott Malcolm; $400,000.00 513 S Second St: Sold on or

Continued from page 4 916 W State St : Sold on or before 080113 by Mark Rokos to Eric Smith & Brittany Smith; $258,500.00 953 Stonewood Glen Dr : Sold on or before 073013 by Douglas L Peck to Edwin Krieg & Kari Krieg; $585,000.00 967 Lewis Rd : Sold on or before 080513 by James E Flanagan to Mark A Byars & Candice L Byars; $267,000.00 0N406 Dooley Dr: Sold on or before 081313 by Shodeen Trust to Rebecca C Smith; $265,000.00 0S997 Mill Creek Cir E: Sold on or before 080913 by David Gribben to Maxwell J Mabbitt; $276,000.00 1001 Hill Rd: Sold on or before 080813 by John T Martin to Ih2 Property Illinois Lp; $250,000.00 120 N 2nd St: Sold on or before 081313 by Todd Kendall to Eric D Allen & Amy Cadle Allen; $570,000.00 139 School St: Sold on or before 081213 by Ryan D Martin

before 081313 by Shodeen Homes Llc to Dennis C Petrillo; $374,500.00 747 Lancaster Ln: Sold on or before 080813 by David Plummer to Michael Serrato & Anna M Serrato; $198,500.00 808 Forest Ave: Sold on or before 080813 by Stuart L Girgins to David J Stachowicz & Kathryn H Stachowicz; $438,000.00 844 Sunset Rd: Sold on or before 080813 by Arnold Trust to David B Irwin & Michelle M Irwin; $915,000.00 854 Division St: Sold on or before 080813 by Christopher S Norkus to Richard T Donohue; $175,000.00 937 Saint Andrews Cir: Sold on or before 080913 by Jerald A Trannel to John F Neil & Linda Neill; $480,000.00 0S294 S Mathewson Ln : Sold on or before 073113 by Paul T Dillon to Donald Waylon Walton & Jennifer A Vander Jagt; $590,000.00 1032 James St : Sold on or before 073113 by O Malley Trust to John J Callahan & Mary F Callahan; $537,500.00

1050 Pebble Beach Ct : Sold on or before 080613 by Shorr Trust to Thomas E Hudepohl & Jeanette R Hudepohl; $655,000.00 107 Kenston Ct : Sold on or before 080613 by Griffin Trust to Virginia Smith; $273,000.00 1102 James St : Sold on or before 072913 by Michael P Madigan to Lawrence Zacher Jr & Cori Anne Zacher; $629,000.00 1170 Clayton Ct : Sold on or before 080513 by Kane County Sheriff to Ah4r Il 4 Llc; $204,000.00 1185 Lewis Rd : Sold on or before 073113 by Us Bank Na to 3 Foxes Llc; $255,000.00 128 Mckinley Ave : Sold on or before 072913 by Hsbc Bank Usa Trustee to Paul Van Kerkum & Cynthia Van Berkum; $187,000.00 1393 Miller Rd : Sold on or before 080513 by Peter A Mallon to Robert Mc Elligott & Mary Ellen Mc Elligott; $238,000.00 1428 W State St : Sold on or before 072613 by First State Bank to Sgc Builders & Devel-

opers Inc; $120,000.00 1552 Country Squire Dr : Sold on or before 080113 by John F Neill to Michael Hurrle & Lindsey Hurrle; $438,000.00 1S255 S Hyde Park : Sold on or before 073113 by Carlos E Dominguez to Justin G Plank & Kristin M Plank; $340,000.00 2011 Eldorado Dr : Sold on or before 080213 by David T Mason to Philip P Humphrey & Sara E N Humphrey; $515,000.00 211 Anderson Blvd : Sold on or before 080713 by Jeff Golden to Charles Dull & Allison Dull; $279,000.00 2111 Bent Tree Dr : Sold on or before 072913 by Michael J Wood to Jerzy M Nogiec & Alina Nogiec; $325,500.00 218 Peyton St : Sold on or before 080213 by Baier Trust to Elizabeth A Shorrock; $287,500.00 2197 Fargo Blvd : Sold on or before 073013 by Jerome R Marsan to George C Gelfer & Carol A Gelfer; $427,500.00 See TRANSFERS, page 7

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Iron spindle staircase! 2 fireplaces! Cherry, granite & stainless kitchen! Turret sun room! 2 laundries! Heated garage!

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Barely lived in 3400 sf gem! Enjoy pond views from the classy front porch elevation! Awesome maple & granite kitchen! Gigantic master suite! Heated garage!

Sub grade school!

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$254,900 Full Walkout!

Ranch home on 2 plus acres zoned for horses but yet only a minute to the Randall corridor! Perfect open floor plan has huge rooms! Gigantic vaulted kitchen!

Oversized great room w/stone fireplaceFull basement! 2 car heated garage!

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$215,000 Finished Walkout!

Full front porch elevation adds appealing curb appeal to this Mill Creek row home! Spacious deck & covered patio for two outdoor living areas! Walk to town center!

Close to Metra!

$475,000 Backs to Open Space!

Executive brick beauty in desirable Thornwood community! Volume ceilings! Hardwood floors!

Dramatic 2 story family room!

Stone fireplace! Community pool/ sportscore!

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Private sanctuary for the Entertainer! Serene 1.4 acre backing to Forest Preserve! Impress your guests! All updated! Executive millwork! Awesome vaulted sun room!

Finished basement! A must see!

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Completely updated on prettiest lot in Fox Mill! 5400 sf of executive sophistication! Handsome millwork! New hardwood/carpet!

Viking appl! 3 FP’s! Half acre culdesac!

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$595,000 Best Lot in Fox Mill!

Gorgeous private lot on tranquil pond in popular 3 Lakes subdivision! All the bells & whistles with this classic Sebern built home!

Dramatic 2 story & vaulted ceilings! Finished English basement!

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$189,900 Finished Basement!

Meticulous 1950 sf with the finished walkout lower level! 2 story living room has loft above! Plenty of storage! Walking distance to community park, youth splash park & sports fields!

$159,900 Private End Unit!

Unbelievable price for this totally updated 3 bed ranch just a few blocks to downtown Geneva on a huge lot! Hardwood floors! Vaulted family room! 2 car garage!

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Brick front curb appeal in better than new condition! Stunning upgrades throughout ! 1st floor den! Sunroom! Decadent master quarters! J&J bath! 9’ ceiling bsmt.

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$149,500 Walk to School & Metra!

Immaculate townhome that shows like a model! Hardwood floors on 1st floor! 42” maple cabinet kitchen has stainless appliances! True 3 bedroom plus loft! 2nd floor laundry!

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Quiet tree lined street brings you to this updated newly painted bungalow!

Walking distance to high school, metra & downtown! Original restored millwork! Shady back yard patio & deck!

Awesome 3 season front porch!

• TRANSFERS 220 Kenston Ct : Sold on or before 080213 by Lorelei O Hanson to William H Rex & Cathleen P Rex; $215,000.00 2244 Kings Ct : Sold on or before 080213 by Mark A Whittington to Thomas F Brown & Leona C Brown; $492,500.00 2692 Stone Cir 207: Sold on or before 080613 by Covenant Construction Co to Harrington Trust; $221,500.00

North Aurora

R Johnson to Lester F Smith & Patricia D Mcdermott; $495,500.00 5N692 Forest Glen Ln: Sold on or before 081313 by John B Steele to Gerald Grosch; $312,000.00 700 Mosedale St: Sold on or before 080913 by Vantell Group Llc to Calvin Carroll & Denise Carroll; $220,000.00 913 Jeffrey Ct: Sold on or before 081213 by David Barra to Andrew Grohe & Megan Grohe; $464,000.00

South Elgin

160 Pleasant Dr: Sold on or before 081313 by Marcos A Mata to Armando Guadalajara Ibarra & Nicacia Herrera Ledesma; $57,000.00 1698 Raymond St: Sold on or before 080813 by Brock Galauner to Bradford R Fukuda; $35,000.00 207 Nicole Dr D: Sold on or before 080813 by Ryan R Chilvers to Gregory A Bandoian; $105,000.00 459 Hancock Ave: Sold on or before 080913 by Fannie Mae

to Robert Smith & Katherine Tumaneng Smith; $268,000.00 737 E State St: Sold on or before 081413 by Ronald James Radke to Tyler F Michaels & Jill M Michaels; $142,000.00 775 E Thornwood Dr: Sold on or before 081213 by Michael G Mayhak to Sean R O Connell & Juliana O Connell; $358,000.00 880 Barbara Ave: Sold on or before 080913 by Wilson Lorenzo to Mary Ruth Lorenzo & Eveline Lorenzo; $123,000.00 941 Manchester Ct: Sold on or before 081413 by Federal National Mortgage Assn to Phillip Gormez; $75,000.00

Sugar Grove

14 Hillcrest Dr: Sold on or before 080813 by Dorothy F White Estate to Michele Bruno; $175,000.00 282 Whitfield Dr B: Sold on or before 080813 by Jennifer R Healy to Sugar Grove Residential Llc; $143,000.00 550 Mallard Ln B: Sold on or before 080913 by Fannie Mae to Daniel Oneill; $125,500.00

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205 Hansen Blvd: Sold on or before 080913 by Marc Iozzo to Chicago Title Land Trt Co Ttee; $2,300,000.00 2569 Moutray Ln: Sold on or before 081313 by Duprey Trust to Richard C Brandstedt & Jeannette M Brandstedt; $270,000.00 3039 Elleby Ct: Sold on or before 081213 by William F Smith to James B Baugartner & Malora L Carson; $375,000.00

1036 S 3rd St: Sold on or before 080913 by Beavan Trust to Grandview Capital Llc; $199,000.00 1247 Willowgate Ln: Sold on or before 080813 by Gustavo M Banti to Bohmer Trust; $460,000.00 1511 Allen Ln: Sold on or before 081213 by Loos Trust to Betty D Piscope; $300,000.00 166 Picasso Dr: Sold on or before 080913 by Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Aurangzeb Toor & Samina S Toor; $275,000.00 1807 Rita Ave: Sold on or before 081413 by Deutsche Bank Natl Trt Co Ttee to Nathan Smith & Jodi Smith; $197,000.00 2016 Waverly Cir: Sold on or before 081213 by James J Schouten to Pierpoint Trust; $257,000.00 302 Tower Hill Dr: Sold on or before 080913 by Jeffrey Yonkus to Darwin Thompson & Cathy D Thompson; $159,500.00 3510 Voltaire Ln: Sold on or

before 081313 by Renne Carrier to David Striegel & Victoria Striegel; $305,000.00 38W285 Heritage Oaks Dr: Sold on or before 080913

by David G Motherwell to Harpal Singh & Sarika Singh; $1,325,000.00 3N349 Toms Trail Dr: Sold on or before 081313 by Patricia E Taujenis to Brian J Garcia & Julie A Garcia; $275,000.00 3N981 Ferson Creek Rd: Sold on or before 080913 by Mark W Wallace to Daniel A Salamone & Connie L Salamone; $425,000.00 402 Union Ave: Sold on or before 081313 by Thomas B Peterson to Erik M Sykora & Kayla R Sykora; $128,000.00 40W363 Edna St: Sold on or before 080913 by Joseph G Bouma to Winkofsky Trust; $475,000.00 4N560 Snowbird Ct: Sold on or before 081213 by Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Dustin Schultze & Amy K Schultze; $198,000.00 510 Brownstone Dr: Sold on or before 080913 by Jeffrey

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