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From arts and fashion to music and wine, September is loaded with special events. We highlight some of our favorites.

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DINING & ENTERTAINING

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Cathy, Dan, Nate, Cassidy, and triplets Dominic, Devin and Cole.

Massage Envy Spas team up with the Arthritis Foundation to raise funds for research and work out the kinks in the process.

Hold on to your garden’s harvest, with great tips for canning your summer’s bounty

24 YOUTHFUL BEAUTY

Check out these great local dining destinations, with something for everyone in the family.

10 NOTHING TO SEE HERE! Learn what not to ask a mom of multiples, with a humorous address from Maria Dripps Paulson

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Experts offer makeup tips for teens that will have them back-to-school beautiful

Michele Stien comes to the heavy realization that she and her husband are going to be the strict parents in the neighborhood.

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Take steps this fall for a great looking lawn next spring, with help from landscaping expert Gene Grant.

18 FIT FOR THE KIDS Healthy behaviors will impact childhood obesity

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OUT AND ABOUT 37 CALENDAR There’s plenty to do to wrap up summer and kick off autumn in the Tri-Cities. Take a look!

42 ARTIST SHOWCASE Brad Pogatetz of Batavia shares his color photography.

44 SOCIAL LIFE Women from across our communities came out in full force for the Kane County Magazine Women’s Power Lunch

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We are on the cusp of autumn, and as families across our communities are falling back into the daily routine, it’s more important than ever to make time for each other, right here at home, in Kane County.

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This month in Kane County Magazine, we celebrate the family, in all its varied forms. We meet the Navigato family – Cathy, Dan, Nate, Cassidy, and triplets Dominic, Devin and Cole.

We learn what not to ask a mom of multiples, with a humorous address from Maria Dripps Paulson. And we take a few moments to hear from family columnist Michele Stien about helicopter parenting and the reality of setting boundaries.

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COVER Triplets Clara, Zoe, and Naomi Paulson of Sugar Grove enjoy time at the park with brother Philip, and parents Maria and Tim. Maria offers a humor-filled look at what happens when the family hits the streets together.

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HAVING A BALL

Navigato family balances five kids, harried schedules and multiple blessings

Years later, Cathy and her husband Dan have not only solved the car seat dilemma, but countless others, as the parents of five busy, athletic kids, which include Nate, 17, 15-year-old triplets Dominic, Devin and Cole, and daughter Cassidy, 13.

When Cathy Navigato of Geneva learned she was pregnant with twins, her first thought was “no big deal, I can do that.’”

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the birth rate for triplets or more has risen 400 percent since the 1980s. By 1998, the rate peaked at 193.5 for every 100,000 live births.

In 2010, the rate had dropped to 137.6, but still accounts for almost 5,000 births to U.S. moms per year.

A few weeks later, when she learned her twins were actually triplets, she wondered, “how am I going to carry that extra car seat?”

“Multiples run in the family. My sister has twins and my cousin does, so that helped with the shock factor,” Cathy says.

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As a mom of triplets, she attracted attention and plenty of unsolicited advice. “Someone once told me that if one woke up at night, I had to wake all of them up. I never understood that,” she says.

She also learned the importance of treating each boy as an individual. “We always shared and it worked to our advantage a lot, because we would all get different things and all get to enjoy them,” says Cole.

Less than two years after the triplets were born, Cathy and Dan learned they were expecting again. With five kids to raise, Cathy was happy when the children found things they could do together. As the Navigatos are an athletic family, more often than not, a ball was involved. “When they were little, we played lots of Whiffle ball.

That was the neighborhood game,” she recalls.

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All four boys embraced baseball and basketball, and Cassidy, basketball as well. “The good thing is Dominic, Devin and Cole all play different positions so they didn’t have to compete against one another,” she says.

Yet comparisons were inevitable, such as the first year the boys played travel baseball.

“Two of them made the A team, but one was placed on a B team. Initially, he was very upset.

It’s different when you’re competing against your brother, rather than a friend,” Cathy says.

Devin agrees. “The hardest thing is the competition between us in everything, and being compared to one another.”

Though the league allowed families to request that all their children play on the same team, Cathy says they chose to handle the situation differently. “We told him he needed to go out, work hard and prove himself. The other boys were very supportive and went to all of his games.”

As high school students, the boys have shifted their focus from baseball to basketball. Nate played varsity basketball at Geneva High School last year, and Dominic, Devin and Cole were freshman team starters. All of the kids participate in Amateur Athletic Union basketball.

This is the best part of being a triplet, Dominic says. “I always have someone to play sports, games and hang with.”

Managing the family’s schedule requires Cathy to be super organized. “Everything is written down. I look at my calendar two days ahead, and then I look at it again that day. Sometimes they’ll have practices back to back, which means they eat dinner at different times. We keep all the uniforms in one closet, so they can find everything,” she said.

The kids have learned to be organized, too.

“They know they have to keep on top of practices and school work,” she says.

As with athletics, each triplet has his own approach to academics. “One is always concerned about getting his homework done.

Another I have to bug and the other is in between,” she said.

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The boys have different circles of friends, but generally, an invitation for one is an invitation for all three. “They’re all goofy and get along really well. They’re not identical, but you can tell they’re brothers. No one can come between them,” says Cathy.

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write a pretty good Christmas letter. In fact, on years that I don’t send the letter off on time, I get comments from loved ones worrying that they’ve been dropped from the list. I think that one of the reasons why people like them is that they are lighthearted, not dragging on about the concussion I had in May or our struggles with a child with Asperger’s. I mean, really, do you want to spend your holidays reading about my gallbladder surgery, or would you rather hear about the antics of Philip the Great and the Magnificent Three? Now, to clarify, I do not run a magic show. Philip the Great is my son (often called “The Boy Child”), a brilliant young man on the Autism Spectrum who is funny and literal and one of our joys. The Magnificent

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Three refers to my daughters (Clara, Zoe, and Naomi). Why do I lump them together?

Because they’re triplets.

Let me quickly insert my disclaimer here: I’m going to step away from my sweet, lighthearted, and fun Christmas Letter rhetoric to jump directly on my Supertwins Soapbox (Yes. They actually call triplets “supertwins!”).

And I’m gonna get real … disclaimer done.

When our family is out in public with our children, we often find ourselves at the center of attention. It was worse when they were younger. What a sight we made walking with the triplet stroller that could only be transported hitched to the back of our minivan!

People would stop and they would point

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with Maria Y. Dripps-Paulson and they would stare, sometimes elbowing a complete stranger so that they could join in the stopping and the pointing and the staring.

At the ages of 7 and 11, it’s a little better, and easier to travel without the stroller to visually announce our presence. In public, the children are not poorly behaved, but they are also not the sweet and gentle children I imagined I’d have. You know the kind, walking together in two straight lines, “please” and “thank you” on their lips. Nope, mine each have their own bright personalities and don’t pay much attention to the world around them. Perhaps, because they know it only takes a moment before we’re noticed.

And then it begins … I can see the wheels turning in their heads and the questions they want to ask me when they spot my family. “Go ahead,”

I think as they either inch or barrel their way toward me and mine, “make my day.” I’ve heard them all and can almost not flinch when I see them coming or hear their questions.

It usually starts with “Are they triplets?” It’s not a big deal and a perfectly good question, so usually we simply offer a friendly smile and say, “yes,” turning away. This would be the perfect end of the relationship until they insist on furthering the friendship by starting up what I call The Interrogation. I really just need to wear a shirt with a list of “everything you always want to know about my family and were unfortunately NOT afraid to ask.”

And here they are. Honest to God, these questions actually came out of a stranger’s mouth: “Are they triplets?”

“Were they natural?”

“Did you have IVF?” “Do triplets run in your family?”

“How do you manage all that?”

“How do you breastfeed three?”

“Do you ever wish you only had one?”

Now, turn to the nearest stranger and ask him or her one of these questions. Why don’t you try out “How do you breastfeed three?” or “Do you ever wish you only had one?” It’s a bit awkward.

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Somehow, when people see a set of multiples, they get curious and their social filter falls off. So I’m going to take a stand, and start answering the questions the way they deserve to be answered: “Are they triplets?”

Nope. You need to see an eye doctor.

“Do triplets run in your family?”

They do now, and have, really, since they started walking …

“How do you breastfeed three?”

SIR (and it always comes from a man), my eyes are up here.

“Do you ever wish you only had one?”

This one, I think I’ll start with a stare and at least one raised eyebrow. After letting the silence get uncomfortable, I’ll ask, “Do you ever wish you hadn’t asked a mother that question?”

And since I’m standing tall on my ‘Supertwins Soapbox,’ let me just say that the men have it much, much easier. Tim, my husband, mostly gets a pat on the back, or a comment referring to the “awesome tricked out stroller,” even sympathy when they see he has triplet girls.

Several times, he’s been congratulated on his “hat trick”. Really?

I love my children, more than life itself, and I just happen to be blessed with a set of triplets.

Motherhood is about children, and whether they came in a set or not, they’re ours and they are Great and Magnificent. So now that you know how moms of multiples really feel, the next time you see a set of multiples at the park or the mall or at church, set an example for the less thoughtful stranger and say “What a beautiful family you have!” or better yet, “move along … there’s nothing to see here!”

Maria Dripps Paulson lives in Sugar Grove with her Great and Magnificent family. She also is the executive director of the Kaneland Arts Initiative and originally offered this address on the Listen to Your Mother Show (www. listentoyourmothershow.com)

“Were they natural?”

Well, they’re not robots, if that’s what you’re asking.

“Did you have IVF?” Does it matter?

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Primrose Farm Celebrates Fall with Hayrides and Harvests

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tep back in time to the 1930s by visiting Primrose Farm Park, a working farm that recreates the agricultural life of the early 20th-century and demonstrates how technology and social changes have impacted the lands and farming communities of the Fox Valley.

Set on more than 100 acres of open agricultural space, Primrose Farm is open daily to the public, where visitors are encouraged to wander the grounds along farm discovery trails, visit crop demonstration plots, explore restored farm buildings and machinery, and learn about longlost arts and skills; such as blacksmithing and food preservation. Free drop-in programs take

place on select Wednesdays and Saturdays all year long, providing behind-the-scenes looks at essential farm skills.

Open to guests ages 4 and older, programs such as “Feed the Animals” introduce visitors to the farm’s resident livestock, including Shropshire sheep and Yorkshire hogs, while the popular “Chicken & Egg” program invites participants to help gather eggs produced by the farm’s resident Columbian Wyondotte chickens, and observe the basics of poultry farming. Horse lovers can get up-close-and-personal with the farm’s Belgian draft horses and learn how to groom and care for these gentle giants.

Mark your calendars for September 21, when an entire day of “agri-fun” is slated, as Primrose Farm hosts its annual Farm Frolic, a family-funfilled extravaganza of traditional folk music, tractor-drawn hayrides, pumpkin painting and caramel-apple making. More fun is on board in October when Moonlight Hayrides take place on scheduled Friday and Saturday nights throughout the month.

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ere’s something my kids are just going to have to get used to; we are the strict parents.

As the kids get older and get to know more children through school and in the neighborhood, it is becoming abundantly clear where we fall on the parental scale of leniency. While we certainly aren’t running a military school here in the Stien house, there are certainly standards that we expect to be upheld.

The kids are getting to an age where they are wanting to push the boundaries and this will continue to be the case and they will likely push harder and further. It seems that despite our discomfort with this change, it is inevitable. Still, we are their parents, and they are simply going to have learn that just because their friends are allowed to do certain things, doesn’t mean they will be.

Both my husband and I grew up in households where there were rules and boundaries, and we were expected to adhere by them. Therefore, we see eye-to-eye and agree that our children will be raised in a similar fashion. My husband is stricter than I am. If it were up to him, the kids would hold my hand at every moment we are out in public. Clearly he never takes them grocery shopping.

We already have begun openly communicating this point to the kids. I explained to my daughter that when I was a child, my friends made fun of me because my mom made me check in constantly so she could keep track of me. I told her I didn’t care if my friends made fun of me. I knew the rules and if I wanted to hang out with my friends, that was what I had to do.

They are getting older and there are certain things they are going to be allowed to do that they weren’t able to do before. But these are my babies, and in my mind, there is always a tree just waiting to be fallen from, a kidnapper hiding in the bushes, a driver texting while speeding around the corner, or a kid to teach my son the F-word.

We know that we need to loosen up a little and let our kids be kids. We cannot be helicopter parents and they need to learn some valuable lessons on their own. We want them to experience different kinds of people and decide on their own whom they want to be friends with and whom they don’t particularly want to associate with. We also teach them that no matter what; they should still be kind to everyone.

While my kids are playing with “new friends” I realize that I have social anxiety by proxy. I’m nervous about where these kids come from, what they are going to teach my children, how often they are going to ring the doorbell, how much of my food are they going to take without asking (trust me, this happens) and will I, at some point, have to get a restraining order against one of these kids? Of course, my 14 | SEPTEMBER 2014 | KANE COUNTY MAGAZINE

kids aren’t perfect either. So there is the fear that my kids won’t be liked, either.

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The reality is they always will be surrounded by people who they don’t particularly get along with. In school, activities, jobs and life in general there always will be a variety of interactions. That being said, they can’t just run away and hide from those people. They can’t drop out of school because of a bully. kanecountymagazine.com

We need to loosen up a little and let our kids be kids.

They can’t quit a team because they don’t like the coach. They can’t quit a job because of an annoying co-worker. They have to learn to coexist.

The scary thing is, before we loosened the apron strings, the kids were completely under our control. Their bad behavior meant dragging them out of a gift shop at Santa’s Village without a $20 stuffed animal. As challenging as wrestling my very strong five-year old to the ground may have been, I was in control of the situation (despite all the people staring at me as I confiscated the stuffed animal out of his iron grip.)

I guess we just have to continue to teach our kids right from wrong, whatever chance we can while they are within our control so that when we do unleash them unto the world, they will make good choices. Easier said than done when you are a control freak.

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CONCUSSION Lessening the risks of this all-too-common injury A concussion is defined as brain dysfunction after a head injury, even a minor trauma.

Diagnosis is made by history and physical exam rather than x-rays or CT scans. There is much ongoing research on the effects and prevention of concussions. Generally, they are more common and serious than once believed. Everyone is at risk for concussions, but children are especially vulnerable. Highrisk sports include football, soccer, hockey, lacrosse, basketball and wrestling.

Following a head injury, the athlete should immediately be removed from the playing field to eliminate the possibility of “second impact syndrome,” a rare but potentially fatal condition. Common symptoms after a head injury are headache, dizziness, nausea and “foggy” thinking. These may be followed by fatigue, irritability, sleep disturbances and light sensitivity. Check with your pediatrician to see if an emergency room visit is warranted.

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All children recover from a concussion, but recovery can take days to months. Experts agree that the best treatment is immediate brain rest, (i.e. a quiet, dimly-lit environment with no TV, computer, texting, or reading.)

A return to school may be considered once your child can concentrate for a 2-3 hour period. Return to physical education or sports only can be considered once all symptoms have been resolved with your doctor’s okay.

If concussion symptoms return, your child should re-institute the brain rest strategy.

Your child’s teacher should agree to academic accommodations, such as giving extra time to complete homework and exams and limiting homework or test/quiz length.

Less than half of all concussions are reported by athletes. Some schools perform baseline cognitive testing of athletes to help determine the criteria needed for a return to play. It is important that parents speak with their

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Through the coordinated efforts of parents, patients, teachers and pediatricians, the ill effects of concussion-related injuries will be lessened.

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Eating right and getting the proper amount of physical activity in a day can be hard. Most of us work a 9-5 day with little down time between sleep and awake and as a result we tend to go for what is easiest or more convenient in regards to health. But according to the latest health study results, our unhealthy habits may be failing our children.

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s reported by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, Illinois obesity rates are higher than the national average making it the 14th most obese state in the United States for children ages 2-18. Since the obesity rate has tripled in the last three decades, now one in every five Kane County children is obese. In the more urban communities of the county the number is more alarming, at one of three. “Children born today may live, shorter, less healthy lives than their parents or even grandparents,” says Jane Maxwell, Fit for Kids Coordinator.

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According to the state health department, talking to your children about the importance of health, educating them on nutrition, portion sizes, and good eating routines is crucial. Moreover, starting a diet early is best because as they grow up they will have a strong foundation that they can continue into adulthood.

One thing to do is use tools and guides online to help you in your home. MyPlate is the new food pyramid icon of this generation. Released by First Lady Michelle Obama and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, this visual “plate” grid functions as a perfect guide to healthy eating and most HEALTH & WELLNESS

importantly, portion control. It also opens up conversation about nutritional information and the implementation of meal plans for the family.

For more information please visit their website at www.choosemyplate.gov.

Don’t think that you are alone in this fight. More than 675 schools in the state have joined the alliance school health programs in the fight to stave off childhood obesity. Organizations and sponsors are helping schools meet their wellness goals by improving cafeteria meals and snack foods, and increasing daily physical activity.

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One such program is the Making Kane County Fit for Kids Campaign, which has sponsored International Walk to School days, started the Community Garden Network of Kane County, as well as granted money for the construction of parks to foster better physical activity in children.

“Our current culture does not make healthy lifestyles easy, but parents can help by working against this culture, by advocating for change at home, in schools, in the faith community and in the neighborhood. For example; have honest conversations with your health care provider about your family’s health. Walk your kids to school and organize neighbors to participate, plant a garden with your kids, try new fruits and vegetables at home, eliminate sugar sweetened beverages, take your children to a park or forest preserve to play together, and limit screen time,” says Maxwell.

“The Kane County Community Health Improvement Plan is a comprehensive set of policy and program recommendations for our community, based on the most up to date information. It identifies areas where we can have the largest impact on improving the quality of life for all Kane residents particularly the most vulnerable residents of our community,” says Maxwell.

An example of a priority area, is a plan to increase the percentage of vegetables and fruit eaten by children from 25 to 30 percent by 2016.

And though it may seem small, the efforts to make this one small change is what called for the numerous community gardens, as well as reservations of land for farmer’s crops.

community garden plots available for lease in the County. In 2010 there were about 800, and now there are over 1,400, giving families more access to fresh produce. We are also continuously supporting the Aurora Farmers Markets and Elgin Harvest Markets,” states Maxwell.

“It took 30 years to see the numbers of overweight and obese adults and children to rise. These numbers will not change overnight.

Therefore, Kane County will be conducting another community health assessment in 20142015 and the new data will be helpful to show trends in our progress,” Maxwell adds.

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“When we launched Healing Hands for Arthritis three years ago, our goal was to bring arthritis to the forefront.

Now in its fourth year, it has become part of our brand culture and has made a significant contribution toward research and the fight against arthritis,” said Joe Luongo, chief operating officer of Massage Envy Spa. “None of these efforts would be possible without the ongoing support of our members and guests, which is why we encourage everyone to join us on Sept.

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“Massage Envy Spa continues to be an invaluable partner in our efforts in the fight against arthritis,” said Arthritis

Foundation Chief Development Officer Meagan Fulmer. “By the year 2030, an estimated 67 million — 25 percent of the projected total adult population — will have arthritis.

The money raised during this one-day event will help fund new and potentially lifechanging research and other efforts toward raising awareness about prevention and finding a cure.”

Until there is a cure, massage therapy can help relieve and control certain symptoms.

Massage therapy can play an important role in alleviating the pain caused by arthritis, as well as improving flexibility and circulation while reducing stress and anxiety.

In addition to hosting Healing Hands for Arthritis, Massage Envy Spa is a national sponsor of the Arthritis Foundation’s signature event, Walk to Cure Arthritis®. Massage Envy Spa owners from across the country have and will continue to have a presence at their local Walk to Cure Arthritis events to share information about the benefits of massage therapy, provide chair massages and support the Arthritis Foundation’s mission.

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TIPSfor Teens From the Salon to Your Home

By HANNAH PETERSON

Laura Tadder is makeup department manager, artist, and stylist for Mario Tricoci Hair Salon & Day Spa, located in Geneva. Laura has worked as a makeup artist and Xtreme Lash stylist for Mario Tricoci since 2007. She was second runner up for Makeup Artist of the Year 2013, and firmly believes in customized looks for all her clients, “Every woman is unique, so I make sure to create a look specifically designed for them and only them.” She provides these helpful makeup tips for teenage girls.

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Your makeup can only look as good as the skin underneath. It is important during teenage years that girls begin a consistent skin care routine, which includes following a daily regimen.

Mineral makeup is best. Though it may be on the pricier side, look at it as an investment into your skincare. Mineral makeup is free of oils, chemicals, dyes, fillers, and will not clog the pores. It is good on EVERY skin type, and can actually heal the skin. Remember, skin is very sensitive at this age, so healthy skin should be a priority.

It’s very easy to overuse your foundation, or base.

Its ability to cover imperfections and make your skin flawless tempts you to cover your entire face rather than just problem areas. In many cases this tends to make your face look “cakey, or masky.” Remember, you just need enough to even out the skin tone, so apply it only were it’s really needed.

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hen designing an “Ultimate Baby Nursery” the sky can be the limit. There’s so much to choose from and so many adorable items to play on your excitement, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. To stay on track we recommend keeping in mind the following before you start your project.

your newborn child. Themes are fun, but purchasing an “out-of-thebox” nursery collection really isn’t. Just like considering your child’s name, put some thought into the room. The nursery featured in this column has a sophisticated “Hollywood Glamour” theme, with touches of whimsy like the dress-up jewelry and beaded pillows.

As you plan your nursery, remember it should be just as unique as

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one occasion through the years, we have found furniture collections “designed for children” that end up more expensive than their adult counterparts. In many cases, you can find a similar, if not exact, look from adult furniture at a lesser price. Try not to get caught up in the moment, it could cost you up to 50 percent more!

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While not all nurseries are the same, they all require the basics: a crib, chair, and storage.

Where you go from there will really depend on how extravagant you want your nursery to be. Nurseries add up quickly once you start purchasing rockers, bedding, lamps, window treatments, area rugs, paint, wall decor and all the other wonderful things for the room.

Conservatively, we recommend a budget on $2,500. Although once you enter the “ultimate baby nursery” territory, like the one shown in this article, your budget will need to be north of $10 thousand dollars.

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How’s your lawn looking?

September is a great month to think about your lawn and its renovation for next spring.

Here are the key steps to improving your lawn Core Aeration Used to alleviate the negative impact of surface compaction, modify poor quality soils, reduce the effects of layering, and manage thatch. Just like on golf courses your lawn will benefit from this.

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Walking, playing and mowing cause soil to compact and stress your lawn. The impact of surface compaction causes an unhealthy root system.

By removing plugs of soil from the lawn, water, fertilizer, and oxygen are able to help stimulate root development once again. Oxygen and water are vital in soil to enable root growth. This also gives the roots room to spread, giving the plant renewed life and growth.

The plugs left on the surface do not need to be removed. They help reduce thatch and add organic matter to the surface. The bacteria in the cores reduce the thatch layer naturally, by allowing the micro bacterial organisms to speed up decomposition of remaining thatch. In about seven to 10 days, the cores will break down and dissolve back into the soil.

Slit Seeding New grass seed usually takes four to six weeks to germinate, therefore seeding in September works great and will grow in well prior to Winter. The warm fall days and evening dew help to create the best growing environment for the seed.

Slit Seeding is a mechanical way to insert the seed directly into existing lawn areas. A machine cuts a slit through the turf, opens it up and inserts a new seed directly into the slit. Slit Seeding works best when done in a checker board pattern.

Top Dressing and Over Seeding In lawns that have a lot of turf damage, top dressing of the lawn areas with a soil mix and over seeding is the answer to improving your lawn.

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But independent investment managers like Jeff Martin, owner of KDM Investment Management, Inc. are hard at work helping families make the right choices, with strategies and processes devoted to long-term, strategic gains for the everyday family.

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Some people think harvest season is when the work stops for growing fresh fruits and vegetables in the backyard. If you want to be able to enjoy your hard work all year long and incorporate your vegetables into meals throughout the winter, though, there’s still some work to be done.

Here are some ways to preserve and share the bounty you’ve grown in your backyard: uHost a Canning Party - Canning is making a comeback, even for urban families who grow their vegetables in container gardens. If you have tomatoes, peppers, berries, beans, carrots and even peas, canning and freezing are two ways to preserve these items for use throughout the winter months.

Both options preserve the nutrients of the fruits and vegetables, and most canning and freezing processes don’t require any additional ingredients to be added to the product. If you’re looking for a way to add more variety to your pantry, chop tomatoes, peppers and onions into a salsa mixture to be canned.

If you have friends in the same situation with an abundance of food, host a canning party. Ask everyone to bring extra pots, hot pads, stirring utensils, knives and cutting boards so you have enough equipment to keep all hands busy. kanecountymagazine.com

If you’re looking for a onestop shop to satisfy the most discerning sweet tooth, Sweet Natalie’s co-op bakery, owned by Ilene Keivel, is the place to go!

Here, you will find a variety of products from over 10 local bakers, including: an assortment of gluten-free, peanut free, vegan and organic pastries, as well as gourmet popcorn, coffee, raw honey, cheesecake, decadent cupcakes, brownies, cookies, French macarons, and more!

uPickle your Veggies - All pickling recipes are different, and it’s fun to experiment with different seasonings and techniques. To get started, try this basic pickling spice recipe from Frontier Co-op.

It features a balance of flavor that blends several different responsibly sourced seasonings: Balanced Basic Pickle Seasoning 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 teaspoon granulated onion 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon turmeric root powder uGift your Garden Goodies - Ask your coworkers, neighbors and friends if anyone would be interested in some of your fresh produce. Or, better yet, can some of the produce in smaller batches to hand out as gifts. Everyone loves a batch of raspberry jam or a jar of homemade salsa in their holiday stocking or as a thank-you gift. To make the gift look nice, decorate the jar with ribbons or wrap it in a pretty gift bag. u Make Fun Drinks - If you grow herbs in your yard, you can either freeze or dry the leaves to preserve their flavors for future use. Or try making herbal soda, which is usually a mixture of lemons, herbs, soda water and simple syrup stirred together for a refreshing summery drink on ice. Invite guests over for a relaxing afternoon on the patio and impress them with your simple, tasty drinks. Your family will also love them for a way to cool down after having fun in the sun. uShare your Harvest - Families that are food insecure appreciate the fresh produce found at harvest season. Contact your local food pantry to ask how you can share your harvest with others.

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recipes are made to order. Open for lunch or dinner, Isacco’s also provides full-service catering for any event — parties, weddings, showers, or business functions.

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award winning barbecue ribs for Dad and cashew encrusted tilapia for Grandma. And don’t forget to try the handcrafted beers or root beer, all brewed on site. If your taste buds are still wanting; a full selection of wines, spirits, and locally made desserts. So grabs the kids, pickup the grandparents, and head to Stockholm’s for a bite.

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The restaurant’s stunning decor, structured by reclaimed barn wood tables, dark hardwood floors, metal and crystal chandeliers, vintage swede chandeliers from Spain and a handmade wrought wood bar that stands in front of a modern wood and red glass bar, also is accompanied by two flatscreen TVs.

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SEPTEMBER EVENTS In Kane County Gain valuable life lessons through arts education

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hen one thinks of arts education, sometimes there is a misconception that it is designed only for those interested in becoming actors, directors or other theater artists in the future. But while it is great to get involved in arts education if you are looking to pursue a career in the theater, it also teaches kids and teenagers valuable life skills they can utilize no matter where their future path may take them.

At Fox Valley Repertory’s Performing Arts Academy, we strive to offer an experience that allows each student to explore their own personality through acting, improv and musical theater classes. Brenna Castagna, parent of Nathan Castagna, Cheaper by the Dozen actor and FVR Arts Academy regular, says arts education at FVR “has provided an encouraging and educational place for Nathan to develop his performance skills while cultivating a talented and confident individual.”

But arts education is about more than building talent and confidence — it is about teaching youth teamwork, problem-solving and deeper emotional understanding. In fact, many different people are using arts education to incorporate these valuable lessons.

Fortune 500 companies are utilizing improv to better prepare their employees, schools are implementing arts education to help students approach problems with creative and analytic thought, and doctors are using drama therapy to help their patients explore and gain empathy. Plus, Americans for the Arts found that sustained learning in music and theater correlates strongly with higher achievement in both math and reading.

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SEPTEMBER 5 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 7 - FESTIVAL OF THE VINE Friday – Sunday Downtown Geneva The autumn harvest is celebrated with food, wine tasting, flower markets, antique carriage rides, family games, music, live entertainment and our renowned Fine Arts, Craft Show. www.genevachamber.com SEPTEMBER 6 - SEPTEMBER 7 - KANE COUNTY FLEA MARKET Sat 12-5p, Sun.7-4p. At Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road St. Charles Admission $5 adults, children 12, younger free. “The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere”. Up to 1,000 dealers display, sell antiques, collectibles, Fancy Junque. A country breakfast is served on Sundays. www.kanecountyfleamarket.com SEPTEMBER 13 - A FINE LINE 35TH ANNIVERSARY SOCIAL AND CONCERT Saturday 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 37W570 Bolcum Rd St. Charles Celebration Pot Luck. Bring an appetizer or side dish to share!

Fine Line will provide brats, hot dogs, dessert and beverages.

Fight with Monsters, an indie rock band entertainment. 8-10 p.m. Randy Sabien Concert. A bluesy, rocking’ jazz violinist. www.fineline.org SEPTEMBER 11 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14 CHARLIE’S CENTER FOR THE ARTS-ALL OF THE ARTSALL OVER TOWN at Multiple Venues in St. Charles From September 11-14 the entire city will be transformed into an Arts Center featuring art shows/galleries, music, live theatre, and more from some of the best local, regional, national and visual artists.

SEPTEMBER 11 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14 SHOWPLACE FALL CLASSIC at Lamplight Equestrian Center, 6N940 Dunham Road Wayne This show is the final competition of the “A” Circuit hunter jumper season in the Chicago area. Horses and riders will compete for year-end high point awards in hunter, jumper and equitation divisions for horses and ponies. There is a cafe’ on grounds serving food and beverages. www. lamplightequestriancenter.com SEPTEMBER 11 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14 - ST. CHARLES JAZZ WEEKEND Downtown St. Charles Venues in St. Charles, Illinois will host jazz musicians eager to entertain YOU for four days. Enjoy as much jazz as possible by staying overnight at one of St. Charles’ outstanding hotels.

For a schedule of times, venues, and musicians please visit the website www.stcjazzweekend.com SEPTEMBER 12 - BATAVIA WEST CEMETERY CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT /DEPOT BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Friday 7:00 p.m. at Batavia West Cemetery on W. Main St., Batavia 7:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony. 8:00 p.m. Cemetery Talk – Newton Monument – Batavia West Cemetery SEPTEMBER 20 - CAMPTON TOWNSHIP PRAIRIE FEST Saturday at Corron Farm, 7N761 Corron Road, Campton Hills.

Celebrate nature and experience Corron Farm history at Prairie Fest with children’s games, activities, wagon rides through the savanna. Local exhibitors, free refreshments. www.camptontownship.com SEPTEMBER 20 - DISNEY’S ALADDIN, JR. - SATURDAY AT VERO VOCE SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS 951 State Avenue, Suite F St. Charles Join us for a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides in Agrabah, City of Enchantment. Part of our young Performers Series. Adults $15/Children $9.

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SEPTEMBER 20 AND SEPTEMBER 21 - ST. PETER’S BARN SALE AT KANE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles Free admission Saturday 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-2 p.m..

This is a huge event with antiques and collectibles, books, clothing, seasonal and home decor, furniture, tools, hardware, bicycles, china, glass and more. http://stpeterchurch.com/59 SEPTEMBER 21 - PRIMROSE FARM FROLIC Sunday at Primrose Farm 5N576 Crane Road St. Charles Fun for the whole family! Pumpkin painting, Folk music, Horse-Drawn Hayrides, Petting Zoo, Straw Maze for young children, display of antique farm equipment. Admission: Adults $8; Children 2-11 $4. Admission includes all activities.

Food purchases not included in admission price. www. primrosefarmpark.com SEPTEMBER 21 - THE TIME JUMPERS WITH VINCE GILL Sunday at Arcada Theatre 105 E. Main Street, St. Charles 5 p.m. For information or to order tickets, please call 630.962.7000. Tickets can also be ordered on line. www. oshows.com SEPTEMBER 24 - ACTIVE SENIOR EXPO 9:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Prairie Events Center at Kane County Fairgrounds , 525 S. Randall Road St. Charles Dedicated to inform, educate, entertain senior citizens.

Hundreds of products, services for seniors. Free health screenings. Free seminars. Live entertainment, prize drawings. Admission $2; free with coupon from website. www.activeseniorexpo.net SEPTEMBER 25 - MOM / SON WAGON RIDES Thursday, 6:00 p.m. at West Main Community Park, West Main Park, 40 W 101 W. Main Street Batavia Enjoy a special night with your son at West Main Community Park. Wagon rides and dinner will be provided. Camp fire time will follow with s’mores for dessert. Wagon rides begin at 6:00 p.m. from the parking lot. Pre-registration is required.

Price is per person. Rain date is Thursday, October 2.

SEPTEMBER 26 - FACES OF ELVIS Friday at Arcada Theatre 105 E. Main Street St. Charles 8 p.m.. With Shawn Klush and Cody Slaughter. For information or to order tickets, please call 630-962-7000. Tickets also can be ordered on line. www.oshows.com SEPTEMBER 26 – 32ND COUNTRY FOLK ART FESTIVAL Saturday at Robinson Hall at Kane County Fairgrounds 525 S. Randall Road St. Charles Extraordinary handmade arts and crafts made by award winning artisans. Reproductions of antique American furniture, historic crafts, folk art, primitives, unique Halloween, Christmas creations! Also some original antiques. www.artoftheheartlandinc.com SEPTEMBER 27 AND SEPTEMBER 28 - THE OLD HOUSE NEW HOUSE HOME SHOW/FALL 2014 at Pheasant Run Resort 4051 E. Main Street St. Charles The 60th season of The Old House/New House Home Show. The Mega Center and Ballroom will be brimming with engaging exhibits from 300 outstanding participants.

Admission: Adults $7; Senior 62+ $6; Under 18 Free. For additional information visit www.kennedyproductions.com

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By HANNAH PETERSON

For one night only, Water Street Studios in Batavia brings us its on som’ bel fashion show, an event unlike any in the region.

Conceived in 2012, the show combines fine art with high fashion, and these artists truly go to the extremes in modern apparel.

Marketed with an urban vibe (thanks to new promotion designer Ellen Brinich) the theme of the show this year is “Avenue + Passage,” with the categories being jewelry and clothing. Each artist was chosen based on their interpretation of this theme.

“We are very excited to debut several new artists from outside of the WSS immediate community says Rita Grendze, event planner. “Artists from all over the region, including the Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago are joining us (Lisa Limas, Turtel Onli), as well as one artist from as far away as the Quad Cities (Steve Banks). It’s also exciting to see Water Street residents (Patricia Davoust, Lisa Dienst-Thomas) participate for the third year in a row, always coming in with fresh new ideas.

“Each artist’s interpretation and presentation will be different,” Grendze explains. “That said we have work ranging from a subtle and elegant paper dress to a grouping of garments that come apart to reveal viscera. But as to who is showing what, you will have to come see

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for yourself.”

The event is scheduled for 9 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 27. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts will be served before and after the show, then a raffle and awards ceremony to close the evening. All proceeds from the raffle will go to Water Street studios and efforts to expand art appreciation in Batavia and her surrounding communities.

A total of $1250 in cash awards will be given to four winners from the show.

Best in show, the most coveted award of the evening, will receive $500, while the three people’s choice category winners will each be given $250. All winning artists are then invited back to the gallery for an artist’s talk with a select group of members and collectors. After the event, the winning artists will see their work featured on the Water Street Studios Website.

One of this year’s significant and exciting changes is its new chairperson, Laura Rossiter Spicer. A long-time supporter of the visual arts, Spicer has strong connections to galleries and collectors in Chicago and a knack for fundraising, Grendze says. She also is a member of the WSS board of directors. Joining her is the curator for the runway this year, Andrea Reynders, director of the Chicago Fashion Incubator

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“This is her third year working with us on this event and we are grateful for her expertise,” Grendze adds.

Another significant change for this year’s event rests not on the runway, but in the merchandising. Realizing that many of the pieces created for this event are simply too large and too pricey to go into a private home, WSS residents and members, as well as the artists with work on the runway and in the main gallery, have been invited to submit smaller, more ‘liveable’ pieces for Gallery H2O (the Water Street Studios’ retail store, including wearables, jewelry, home decor and small sculpture and paintings.

“We are going to revamp Water Street Studios’ retail space to be part of the show,” Grendze says. “Everything in H2O will be $300 or less and will be related to the show’s ‘Avenue + Passage’ theme.”

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All That Jazz!

A dozen musicians to take over downtown St. Charles for weekend of smooth sounds By Hannah Peterson St. Charles Jazz Weekend is a four-day event of free musical performances throughout the historic downtown for both locals and tourists. Thursday, September 11 through Sunday, September 14.

“This weekend brings restaurants to the front of the mind for the community, by bringing in live entertainment that is geared towards a more specific audience – jazz lovers, says Jamie Blair, Events Coordinator for the Downtown St. Charles Partnership.

Also, it provides the opportunity for restaurants which wouldn’t normally have live music, the chance to provide something new for their customers.”

Since its conception in 2012, the event has grown exponentially. This year, the St. Charles Partnership, a host of the event, is proud to say it has booked over a dozen artists at various local venues, including favorites like McNally’s Irish Pub, the Filling Station, Issaco Kitchen, and Nuova Italia Ristorante. New locations this year are 1st street plaza, Szechwan restaurant, O’ Sole Mio, and for a special performance Sunday morning at the Baker Memorial United Methodist Church.

The Weekend Line up: THURSDAY, SEPT. 11, 2014 7:00 pm -10:00 pm The Filling Station Frank Catalano 8:00pm – 10:00pm McNally’s Irish Pub Andy Schlinder Duo

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FRIDAY SEPT. 12, 2014 5:00pm – 7:00pm 1st street Plaza Wade Baker Jazz 6:30pm – 9:30pm Isacco Kitchen Mark Maultrop 7:00pm – 10:00pm Szechwan Restaurant Jazz trio 7:30pm – 10:30pm Nuova Italia Ristorante Sam Fazio & Nick Schneider Trio

With so much interest in performance space, the roster this year is accommodating two more time slots on Sunday, balancing out the four-day lineup. “The style differs from group-to-group,” adds Blair. “We have musicians from all around the Chicago area and some from right here in St. Charles.”

Kicking off this year’s event, is Grammy award-winning artist Frank Catalano, who returns after headlining last year’s Jazz Weekend festivities. His Thursday performance will start at 7 p.m. at The Filling Station lon Main Street. The Andy Schlinder Duo returns as well, with performances on Thursday evening and Saturday morning, while the rest of this weekend’s roster is full of new artists, both local and traveling.

“We hope to grow Jazz Weekend by involving more restaurants and businesses during the weekend,” Blair says. “Our vision is to keep people inside the businesses while providing live jazz outside to tie the event throughout downtown.”

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6:00pm – 9:00pm The Filling Station Chris Madsen Duo

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7:00pm – 10:00pm Szechwan Restaurant Marc Pompe 7:00pm – 11:00pm O’Sole Mio Jazz Band

SUNDAY SEPT. 14, 2014 10:45am – 11:45am Baker Memorial United Methodist Church Jazz Worship 3:00pm – 5:00pm 1st Street Plaza The Jazz FX Project 6:00pm – 9:00pm McNally’s Irish Pub Conor Bernhart Band

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Festival of the Vine pours into Geneva

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Filling downtown Geneva, from the Old Courthouse on Third through the historic downtown streets The Festival of the Wine converges for its 33rd year September 5-7.

The festival features wine tastings, wine and chocolate pairings, as well as special wine deals and gifts for purchase all weekend long. The Flavor Fare allows you to try your own hand at pairing one the 18 wines available for tasting with local restaurant offerings from more than two dozen Geneva locations.

The stage provides an eclectic mix of ongoing live entertainment all weekend long, from local youth talent to regional musical favorites. Rounding out the array of activities are a flower market, arts and craft show, demonstration stage, weekend kids face painting and balloon making, as well as complimentary carriage and trolley ride stops.

In addition to the listings in the program, which includes the above events among others, business booths will be set up on James Street ready to share information about their products, as well as information on special happenings.

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Catch a glimpse at uniquely architectural residences throughout downtown Batavia The 8th Annual 2014 Batavia MainStreet House Walk will feature five distinctive homes in Batavia, from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept.

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Last on the house walk is Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ravine House, designed in 1906 at the height of his Prairie school period. Though “Ravine House” is being shown for the second year, the other gems along the walk are all new participants.

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“Each home is staffed with a house captain and docents, who guide visitors through the home while providing information about the home’s attributes and history. It’s a very informative, as well as visual presentation,” states Marie Malinowski, Baird &Warner marketing and public relations coordinator for the walk.

“This event is a unique way to showcase Batavian living and has become one of MainStreet’s annual fundraisers. Proceeds go towards our revitalization efforts of Downtown Batavia,” says Joi Cuartero, Executive Director at Batavia MainStreet.

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September 20-28, 2014

Sat at 1pm & 4:30pm / Sun at 3pm $15 Adults / $9 Children (General Admission)

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“Our home selection committee works very hard in selecting homes that are visually interesting, both inside and out. The homes selected are stunning because of the home owners, the improvements and the decorating attributes they’ve made to the home,” Malinowski adds.

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“I am fascinated by all manmade structures, especially industrial facilities built in the early 1900s, because of the architectural details and fine craftsmanship that went into them. Many of these reinforced concrete structures are very utilitarian by nature, yet are surprisingly beautiful. With my technical background, I also have a keen interest in what was produced in these buildings.”

area as well as nationally. Originally from Elgin, his background is in mechanical design, engineering and machining. Brad has been documenting the manufactured environment for over a decade, focusing primarily on abandoned spaces and structures. He currently resides in Batavia and will be exhibiting his photography at the Art In Your Eye Fine Art Show on September 20-21.

Brad Pogatetz is an award-winning photographer who exhibits extensively throughout the Chicago

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

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Women’s Power Luncheon

Women from across the area came out for this event, with guest speaker Kathleen Caldwell and a panel of female leaders of business and community, hosted by Kane County Magazine and held at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva.

Photos by Lynn Logan

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OUT & ABOUT

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The Heart of Kane County is in the

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Trials Advance Diabetic Research The Zellmer Wellness Foundation was chosen by Boston University to send a child from the area to attend the bionic pancreas trials held at the Clara Barton Center for Diabetes Research in New Oxford, Massachusetts. Zellmer chose Nathan Schmidt, a boy that had volunteered for the organization and met the qualifications.

Nathan lives in West Chicago, and was excited to have the opportunity to live diabetes free for two weeks this summer. Mayor Ruben Pineda of West Chicago invited Nathan and his family to attend a City Council meeting to announce the news, Mayor Pineda said “It is thrilling to see Nathan so happy to attend the camp. He is a part of history by taking part

in these trials, and we are hopeful this will lead to better treatments for all people living with diabetes.

And we are so proud to have a child from West Chicago be a part of this exciting research.”

You can help this organization by taking part in the Trick or Trot 5/10k on Saturday, September 27, 2014 in downtown Geneva, Illinois. There is also a Monster Mash Kid’s Dash for children ages 5-10 years old. To register or find out more information on the Bionic Pancreas please visit their website at www.zcdf.org.

Nathan Schmidt at summer camp for research.

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