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Josef’s Elegante Meats and Deli brings a bit of Italy to Geneva / 24 LOCAL NEWS

Coyotes on the loose Taste of the Town Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room educates, provides tastings, music / 22

Geneva aldermen approve measure to educate public on urban coyotes; free community workshop will be offered to teach residents how to deal with the animals / 15

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ON THE COVER St. Charles School District 303 board candidate Lowell Yarusso (far right) introduces himself as candidates (from left) Kathleen Hewell, Lori Linkimer, Judith McConnell and Jennifer Reeder look on during a candidates’ forum Wednesday morning at the St. Charles School District 303 Administration Center.

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By ASHLEY SLOBODA asloboda@shawmedia.com BATAVIA – The Batavia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of stealing electronics from a Randall Road retailer.

The man entered Target, 115 N. Randall Road, shortly after 1 p.m. March 2 and took a pair of Beats by Dre headphones, which retail for $180, detective Jason Kaluzny said.

It looked like he concealed the headphones in a bag, Kaluzny said.

About an hour and 15 minutes later, the man returned to the store, the detective said. This time, Kaluzny said, the man placed a 24inch TV in a cart and walked

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The Batavia Police Department is seeking information about this man suspected of shoplifting electronics March 2 from the Batavia Target. out the door.

He said the department

Kraft recalls macaroni and cheese on reports of metal pieces

By CRAIG GIAMMONA Bloomberg News.

NEW YORK – Kraft Foods Group is recalling more than 6.5 million boxes of its signature macaroni and cheese after customers reported finding small pieces of metal inside.

Kraft was contacted by eight customers about the situation, although no injuries have been reported, the Northfield, Illinois-based company said in a statement Tuesday. The recalled products, which came from a specific production line, were shipped nationwide in the U.S., as well as to some South American and Caribbean countries, Kraft said.

“We believe a piece of stainless steel got wedged in a metal piece of equipment, which may have generated friction that resulted in small pieces of metal potentially falling into the product,” said Joyce Hodel, a spokeswoman for the company.

“Consumers who purchased this product should not eat it,” Kraft said. “They should return it to the store where purchased for an exchange or full refund.”

The recall, which involves a total of 242,000 cases, brings a black eye to a company already coping with sluggish sales growth and a management shake-up in recent months. Kraft, whose brands include Miracle Whip and Oscar Mayer, split off from the global snackmaker Mondelez International Inc. in 2012.

Kraft said the recall was limited to 7.25-ounce (0.2-kilogram) boxes of original-flavor macaroni and cheese with an expiration date between Sept.

18 and Oct. 11. The boxes also feature the code “C2,” which refers to a specific production line, directly below the date.

Some of the pasta was included in multipacks, Kraft said.

“We deeply regret this situation and apologize to any consumers we have disappointed,” the company said.

doesn’t have a physical description of the man other

than what was captured on security footage. An image provided by police shows a dark-skinned man with black hair who is wearing a black jacket over a black shirt with white lettering.

Kaluzny said the man also is a suspect in other cases in other communities.

Any information related to his identity would be a “huge help,” Kaluzny said.

He directed people to call 630-454-2500 and ask to speak to someone about the case.

The police department also has shared the information on its Facebook page.

Kaluzny said the department has seen a “good amount of success” seeking information that way.

“We’ve solved a few with that,” he said.

LOCAL BRIEFS NIU to host ‘Community Learning Series’ event DEKALB – The Northern Illinois University College of Education will host an event called “Community Learning Series: Innovation in the Classroom” on March 26.

A reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres is set for 5 p.m. and will be followed by the panel discussion at 6 p.m. Panelists are Renee Gust, the owner and director of Kids Connection Inc. in St. Charles; Meg Van Dyke, a seventh-grade teacher in Downers Grove; and Maria Walther, a first-grade teacher, author and 1997 Illinois Reading Educator of the Year.

The Community Learning Series, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Altgeld Hall Ballroom on the NIU campus in DeKalb.

Free parking is available for attendees in Lot 3, which is adjacent to the Jack Arends art building across from Altgeld Hall and the lagoon.

Visit northernillinois.imodules.com/clsinnovation to register.

Cecilia Govrik to give presentation March 27 BATAVIA – Cecilia Govrik, resource management coordinator of the Kane County Environment and Water Resources Division, will share a PowerPoint presentation implementing the Kane County Operational Sustainability Plan.

The event will be from 7 to 9 p.m. March 27 at Unity of Fox Valley, 230 Webster St., Batavia. A 20-minute film, “The Story of Stuff,” looks at the underside of production and consumption patterns. A question-and-answer session with Govrik will follow. No registration or admission fee will be required. Healthy refreshments are served.

For information, call 630879-1115.

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Campton Hills resident Richard Finstrom, 70, was at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles when he answered 13 questions for the Kane County Chronicle’s Al Lagattolla.

Where did you grow up? Aurora You used to work at Hickory Knolls. What did you do? I was a naturalist.

What was your first job? I drove a truck for 31 years.

How did you become a naturalist? I knew the lady who was in charge here, and she needed somebody. I was going to work for just a little while, but I was here for 12 years.

Why did you become a naturalist? I enjoy being outdoors.

Can anybody be a naturalist?

Geneva Park District Bunny Breakfast event

WHAT: Breakfast includes pancakes with the Easter Bunny. Sign up for before or after the egg hunt. The cost is $5 a person ($8 nonresident). Children 1 and younger are free, but they must register.

WHEN: 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. March 28. The Geneva Park District Easter Egg Hunt will take place at 10 a.m.

WHERE: Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center, 3507 Kaneville Road, Geneva INFORMATION: Advance registration is required. Early registration is recommended.

For information, call 630-232-4542 or visit www.genevaparks.org.

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Kane County Genealogical Society planning to meet

WHAT: The topic is “CSI: Cemetery Search and Investigation.” Presenter Tina Beaird will explain details behind our ancestors’ mourning customs and the meaning of headstone symbols in addition to sharing tips on how to find your ancestors’ burial places.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. March 26 WHERE: Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St., Geneva

INFORMATION: Attendees are welcome to bring photos of their ancestors’ tombstones. Visit www.rootsweb.ancestry. com/ilkcgs or call 630-879-0672 for information about the genealogical society.

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Stations of the Cross at St. Peter in Geneva

WHAT: Actors will represent characters at each station, then transition with reflective music between stations, stopping to capture a particular moment in time

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Kane County Chronicle staffers pick the best of what to do in your free time during Christ’s journey to the cross. A prayerful and meditative spirit will set the tone of the presentation.

WHEN: 7 p.m. on Good Friday, April 3 WHERE: 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva INFORMATION: All are welcome, and there is no charge. For information, call 630232-0124.

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GreenFest event at Hickory Knolls

WHAT: The event will include crafts and projects, from taking old clothing and repurposing it to learning how to make butter. Home Depot from Geneva will be on site to make and decorate wooden bird houses. There will be a cardboard box maze. Joyce Hemphill, known as “the recycling lady,” will entertain while teaching the 5 R’s – reduce, reuse, recycle, repurpose and rethink.

WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon March 28 WHERE: Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, 3795 Campton Hills Road, St. Charles INFORMATION: Visit www.stcnature.org or call 630-513-4393.

TODAY’S WEB POLL

YESTERDAY’S WEB POLL RESULTS

How would you react if you saw a coyote?

• Chase it away • Ignore it • Proceed with caution • Call animal control

When do you think we will experience the next 70-degree day in the area?

1. Early April (53 percent) 2. Late April (32 percent) 3. Next week (10 percent) 4. In May (5 percent)

VOTE ONLINE: Voice your opinion at www.kcchronicle.com. Poll is at the bottom right of the homepage.

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Anybody who cares.

Do you have to go to school for it? Some people think so. I don’t think so.

Is there a book you would recommend? “Chesapeake,” by James A. Michener What is your favorite charity?

The Salvation Army Do you have any words of wisdom? Enjoy yourself.

What is your favorite local restaurant? Old Towne Pub in Wasco What is an interesting factoid about yourself? I collect duck decoys.

Do you make them? No, I would like to. I’ve been thinking about trying, but I’m not very artistic. I have several hundred I have collected over the last 30 or 40 years.

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|LOCAL NEWS

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St. Charles library board

By ASHLEY SLOBODA

On the Web

asloboda@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – Voters in the St. Charles Public Library District next month will have the choice to keep the Board of Trustees as it is or to replace an incumbent with someone new.

Each of the incumbents whose terms are expiring – Norman Huntley, Michael Hill and Daniel Prath – will be seeking a six-year term, as is challenger Anne Francissen.

The election is April 7.

Francissen, who works as a financial adviser with Ameriprise Financial in downtown St. Charles, said the library always has been an integral part in her family’s life, and she even worked part time there a few years ago.

“I’m at a good point in my life where I want to give back to the community,” the 52-year-old said, noting she has a child in college, and the other is a junior at St. Charles North High School.

Prath, who was appointed to fill a vacancy last year, said he is seeking his first full term to give back to an institution he and his family spend so much time at.

“It’s not an overstatement when I say we’re literally there two to three times a week,” the 44-year-old stayat-home father said, explaining his two children read “quite extensively.”

Hill, 72, is seeking another term after having served as trustee for more than 10 years.

“I want to continue because I feel that the St. Charles Public Library is a cultural treasure and one of the reasons that St. Charles is such a special place, and I want to help keep it that way,” he wrote in an email.

Huntley, who became a trustee in April 1969, is seeking yet another term for one reason.

“Because I like it so much,” the 78-year-old said, adding he especially enjoys the people and providing services for the community.

“And you know that it’s a service that the community

To learn more about candidates running in the April 7 election – and to learn more about referendums that will appear on local ballots – visit the Kane County Chronicle’s Election Central website at www.kcchronicle.com/ election-central. really likes.”

Huntley said he appreciates the public’s support that has made him trustee for nearly five decades.

There isn’t anything specific he would want to do with another term, as it’s difficult to predict what new innovations may bring, he said.

“You have to look at what the future holds and what the consumer wants,” Huntley said. “Fortunately, through surveys and that, the community lets us know what they’re thinking, and we can act accordingly.”

Hill – whose past experience includes serving as a school librarian, media specialist and district media and technology director – wrote a trustee’s role is to set policy and hire the best director possible. He isn’t seeking to address a particular issue, he wrote.

“Voters should know that I believe that a strong public library is just as important as excellent schools and great city services,” he wrote.

With children 10 and 12 years old, Prath said he is the only trustee with young children, so he has the perspective of a patron who visits and uses every part of the library, including youth services, young adult and adult programming.

“I feel that we’re still maintaining good facilities with good customer service while not having to dramatically increase the budget,” Prath said, noting it is important to him to minimize the impact on taxpayers.

See STC LIBRARY BOARD, page 13

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Bill Bellis Chief Meteorologist

National Weather

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Harvard

47/34 McHenry Statistics through 4 p.m. yesterday Belvidere 47/34 Temperatures Waukegan 49/33 46/33 High/low ....................................... 49°/26° Normal high ......................................... 48° Rockford Crystal Lake Deerfield Record high .............................. 80° (2012) Algonquin 50/33 50/33 47/35 49/34 Normal low .......................................... 30° Hampshire Record low ................................. 9° (1967) Schaumburg 48/34 Elgin 49/35 Peak wind ................................ N at 6 mph 50/35 DeKalb Precipitation 50/33 Tri-Cities Chicago 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. ........... 0.00” 50/33 50/36 Month to date ................................... 0.04” Normal month to date ....................... 1.32” Oak Park Year to date ...................................... 1.80” 49/36 Aurora Normal year to date .......................... 4.72” Dixon 48/32

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The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index number, the greater the need for eye and skin protection.

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Sandwich 50/34

Orland Park 51/35

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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

Weather History A heavy, wet snowstorm began in the mid-Atlantic region on March 19, 1958. By the time it ended, over 18 inches of snow had accumulated from northern Virginia to Massachusetts.

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..... 11.90...... -0.03 Algonquin................. 3....... 1.84...... -0.01 New Munster, WI .... 19....... 8.52...... -0.21 Burlington, WI ........ 11....... 7.92...... -0.16 Princeton .............. 9.5....... 4.96..... +0.18 Dayton ................... 12....... 7.86...... -0.18 Waukesha ................ 6....... 3.31...... -0.04 McHenry .................. 4....... 2.22....... none

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World Weather City Athens Baghdad Beijing Berlin Buenos Aires Cairo Calgary Jerusalem Johannesburg London Madrid Manila

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Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

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COVER STORY

MAKING THEIR CASE Nine candidates vying for 3 open seats on District 303 school board

By CHARLES MENCHACA cmenchaca@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – St. Charles School District 303 board candidates Wednesday spoke on various issues to about 35 parents during a daytime forum.

Topics at the forum, hosted by the district’s PTO, included the district’s enrollment, Common Core and its related testing, finances and more.

There are nine school board candidates running for three seats in the April 7 consolidated election. The five candidates who attended the forum were former school board member Lori Linkimer, newcomers Jennifer Reeder and Lowell Yarusso, and incumbents Kathleen Hewell and Judith McConnell.

The only other incumbent in the race, Nick Manheim, arrived at the end of the forum because of work conflicts. Newcomers Stephen Bruesewitz and Rick Leidig had work conflicts, but Leidig submitted a biography and statement before the forum.

Another candidate, Michael Vyzral, a former District 303 school board member, could not be reached, said Michelle Bancroft, District PTO co-chair.

Nearly all of the school board members mentioned district finances as the biggest challenge facing the school district. The district currently operates on a $205 million budget, and a few candidates mentioned the increasing property taxes going toward schools is putting a strain on families.

Reeder said she sees foreclosures in the district community. With her experience as a workflow specialist for large hospital chains and imaging centers, Reeder suggested doing a cost analysis at the district and finding out how to better streamline and leverage technology.

Hewell said she did not

Photos by Sandy Bressner – sbressner@shawmedia.com

ABOVE: St. Charles School District 303 board candidate Lori Linkimer (right) introduces herself as candidate Kathleen Hewell looks on Wednesday morning during a candidates forum at the St. Charles School District 303 Administration Center. The forum was hosted by the district PTO. BOTTOM LEFT: Members of the St. Charles School District 303 district PTO listen to the candidates forum. BOTTOM RIGHT: St. Charles School District 303 board candidate Jennifer Reeder (center) introduces herself as incumbent Judith McConnell (left) and challenger Lowell Yarusso look on Wednesday morning.

wish to pay increased taxes but said that the district is getting a bang for its buck.

“Our per-pupil cost

[$12,021] is below the state average, and our success is far beyond the state average,” Hewell said.

The district is set to retire debt in a few years from a previous referendum, and this will provide further tax relief,

Hewell said.

Linkimer said public

See D-303 CANDIDATES, page 7

Candidates share stance on Common Core State Standards

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ness for College and Careers.

McConnell called Common Core “a moneymaker” and said it wasn’t beneficial scholastically for children. Reeder had a similar view on the issue.

“If you are for Common Core, you have to be for increasing your property taxes,” Reeder said.

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related to closing would have to be forward-thinking.

“Our job on the board is to ensure quality education for future generations,” Yarusso said. “We’ve got to start looking forward and seeing what mess is this going to create.”

Manheim, in an interview after the forum, said declining enrollment was the biggest issue facing the district. Leidig in his statement said the two biggest issues were enrollment and Common Core.

The candidates at the forum were asked for their stance on Common Core State Standards and the national standards-based tests being used in the district this year known as PARCC, or Partnership for Assessment of Readi-

To learn more about candidates running in the April 7 election – and to learn more about referendums that will appear on local ballots – visit the Kane County Chronicle’s Election Central website at www.kcchronicle.com/election-central.

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school districts have to account for all different types of backgrounds and challenges.

“I’m not giving up on the kids; I’m not giving up on the teachers,” Linkimer said.

Going hand in hand with comments about money was an expected decline in the district’s enrollment. Rebecca Miller, a parent of a child at Corron Elementary, said she was concerned schools would be closed and class sizes at the remaining buildings would greatly increase.

Hewell said any talk of school closings is inaccurate and simply rumor. McConnell said she was in support of paying for quality teachers to handle any class size changes.

“A really good teacher could teach 30 children … it’s not ideal, but it can be done,” McConnell said.

Yarusso said any decision

To see videos of six St. Charles School District 303 School Board candidates, visit KCChronicle. com.

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LOCAL BRIEF Kane County Audubon plans bird walk in April BATAVIA – Kane County Audubon has planned a bird walk for 8 a.m. April 4 at Nelson Lake/ Dick Young Forest Preserve, 39W115 Main St., Batavia.

Participants should meet in

the parking lot by the silo, on Nelson Lake Road, south of Main Street and west of Randall Road. The public is invited.

Contact leader Terry Murray with questions at 630-8963219.

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LOCAL BRIEFS New York Voices set to perform Saturday ST. CHARLES – The Grammy award-winning vocal quartet New York Voices is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the St. Charles North High School auditorium, 255 Red Gate Road, St. Charles.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Visit http://NYV2015.eventbrite. com for tickets. Online, prices are $20 for general admission, $15 for students and $15 for groups of eight or more. At the door, tickets are $30 for everyone. The performance will be the culminating event of the sixth annual New York Voices Jazz Festival. The festival at St. Charles North is a noncompetitive invitational event open to high school and college vocal jazz groups from around the nation. Six high schools and six colleges will perform a 20-minute set for members of the New York Voices, which will be followed by a separate 30-minute clinic with one member. The festival is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to the public.

Call Michael Molloy at 331228-6332 for information.

Community Supper set at Bethany Lutheran Church BATAVIA – The next Community Supper at Bethany Lutheran Church is set from 5 to 7 p.m.

March 27 at the church, 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia.

The menu is tuna casserole, vegetables and a dessert/sundae bar. A children’s menu and to-go service will be available.

The event is free.

Donations are appreciated, but they are not expected. Blood pressure screenings will be available. Reservations are not required. Call 630-879-3444 for information.

Frontier Co-op recalling several products Frontier Co-op is recalling several products manufactured with an organic garlic powder because of potential salmonella contamination, according to the Kane County Health Department. The recalled products were sold under Frontier Co-op’s Frontier and Simply Organic

brands, and one product was sold under the Whole Foods Market brand. No illnesses had been linked to the recalled prod-

ucts as of early Tuesday, but they were distributed nationwide. Visit www.frontiercoop. com/recall for list of the

affected products, which should not be consumed. Consumers should either throw away the products or return them to the

point of purchase for a refund.

Contact Frontier Co-op at 800669-3275 for information.

– Kane County Chronicle

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LOCAL BRIEFS Wine, Cheese and Trees fundraiser set for Saturday GENEVA – The fourth annual Wine, Cheese and Trees fundraiser is set from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Persinger Recreation Center, 3507 Kaneville Road, Geneva. The event will feature live music, a “wine wall” and a live auction.

Tickets are $30. Visit tinyurl. com/GenevaWCT2014 or email jwomack@wrdenvironmental. com. Proceeds will be used toward a city parkway reforestation program called the Greening Geneva initiative. The event is hosted by the city of Geneva’s Natural Resources Committee in conjunction with the Western Avenue Elementary School’s Get Up and Grow Committee.

Batavia Lions Club to hold annual pancake breakfast BATAVIA – The Batavia Lions Club 38th annual pancake breakfast will be from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Batavia Park District East Side Center, Shannon Hall, at Wilson and Van Buren streets. It will be all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, eggs, orange juice, milk and coffee. Admission is $6 for adults and $1 for children 3 to 12 years old. Tickets may be bought at the door. The club will offer free vision screening exams using the Welch Allyn “Spot Vision Scanner” operated by a trained technician. A printed report with individual results will be provided.

Lane closures to occur beginning Monday BLACKBERRY TOWNSHIP – Daily lane closures will occur on portions of Keslinger Road between Route 47 and La Fox Road, from Monday to March 30, weather permitting. Closures would be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to permit the installation of new storm sewers for the Anderson Road project. Traffic will be reduced to one-way travel, controlled by flaggers, with possible full traffic stops for up to 10 minutes or longer. The Kane County Division of Traffic asks the public to consider avoiding the area during this work and seek alternate routes.

Any questions or concerns may

be directed to David Boesch, of the Kane County Division of Transportation, at 630-584-1170.

For all Kane County Traffic Advisories, visit www.co.kane.il.us/ dot/trafficalerts/Default.aspx.

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Jim Kleinwachter to present program ELGIN – Northern Kane County Wild Ones will have Jim Kleinwachter of the Conservation Foundation present a program called “Birdscaping our Yards, for the benefit of birds and other creatures.” This will be at 7 p.m. March 26 at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, 12N462 Tina Trail, Elgin. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. This presentation will cover the needs of birds and what can be done to support a more diverse and colorful bird population. Participants will discuss food and habitat needs of many species. For information, email nkwildones@gmail.org, or visit www.northernkanecounty. wildones.org or www.Facebook. com/NKWildones.

Journey to Mollie’s War set for March 26 BATAVIA – The Holmstad will highlight the lives of two American women during the March celebration of Women’s History Month. The Holmstad is at 700 W. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia.

The Journey to Mollie’s War will be at 7 p.m. March 26. Author Cyndee Schaffer will share her mother’s experience serving in the Women’s Army Corps during World War II. Schaffer will discuss her own personal journey from inspiration to publication of the book, “Mollie’s War,” which she co-authored with her mother, Mollie. Molly Brown: More Than Unsinkable, will be at 7 p.m. March 30. Barbara Kay will perform a living history portrayal of Margaret “Molly” Brown, best known for surviving the Titanic disaster. Brown went on to international prominence as a social reformer and champion of the rights for women, children and workers. Both programs are free and open to the public. For information or to register, visit www.TheHolmstad.org or call 877-226-7310.

– Kane County Chronicle

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LOCAL BRIEFS BATAVIA – Dogs can hunt for prizes and treat-filled eggs at noon March 28 at Bark Park at West Main Community Park, 40W101 W. Main St., Batavia.

It is the fourth annual Doggie Easter Egg Hunt. Special prize eggs will be hidden throughout the park. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., but owners are invited to come early to browse a variety of pet-friendly booths.

The cost is $10 for the first dog and $5 for each additional, and

once again a portion of the proceeds will benefit Anderson Animal Shelter.

Representatives from the shelter will be on hand to answer questions about services, adoptions (weather pending) and more. Dogs must be leashed during the event, but owners are welcome to stick around after the event to let their dog run off leash in the Bark Park.

For information or to register, call 630-879-5235 or visit www.bataviaparks.org.

Habitat restoration work day set for March 28 SUGAR GROVE – A habitat restoration work day will be from 9 a.m. to noon March 28 at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve.

This month work will be on Gilman Trail near Waubonsee Community College, which is at Route 47 and Waubonsee Drive. The meeting place will be at the trail head at the south end of the campus. The work will entail cutting and stacking invasive trees and shrubs.

Interested people should

bring gloves and dress for the weather with sturdy shoes.

Participants may bring their own saws, loppers or hand cutters, but tools are supplied.

All are welcome but children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be provided.

For information, call Mary Ochsenschlager at 630-4664922 or email maryoxie@ sbcglobal.net, or Robb Cleave at the Kane Forest Preserve Office at 630 232-5980.

– Kane County Chronicle

Margaret A. de Lacey: The visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.

Friday, March 20, at Moss-Norris Funeral Home, 100 S. Third St., St. Charles. A service to celebrate Marge’s life will be at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, March 21, at the funeral home. A private interment is planned for a later date.

Bill Jeter: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 20, in Kaneville Cemetery, Kaneville.

OBITUARIES CAROL L JOHNSON Born: April 15, 1917; in Little Falls, MN Died: March 15, 2015; in Batavia, IL

JOHN H. KELKER John “Jake” H. Kelker, age 88, of St. Charles, passed away peacefully March 17, 2015, at Cadence Pine View Nursing Home in St. Charles.

Mr. Kelker is formerly of Quincy, Illinois and Naples, Florida.

He served in the United States Army during World War II. He began his professional career with Boeing and Motorola holding various positions and after

How to submit Send information to obits@ KCChronicle.com or call 815-5264438. Notices are accepted until 3 p.m. for the next day’s edition.

Obituaries also appear online at KCChronicle.com/obits where you may sign the guestbook, send flowers or make a memorial donation. completing 30 years of employment as a Materials Purchasing Manager. He retired from the residential real estate industry after a successful career spanning 20 years working for First United Realtors and Prudential Preferred Properties in the Fox Valley region.

Mr. Kelker was a loving husband, a great father and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife 64 years, Betty; sister, JoAnn Mester (Bill) of Quincy, IL; children, Denise Brown (Greg) of Griggsville, IL, John W. Kelker (Carol) of South Elgin, IL Kathleen Brandenburg (Dean) of Schaumburg, IL, Christine McKenzie(Jack) of Batavia; grandchildren, Kimberly (Kenny) Schaad, Dean Brandenburg, Jason Brandenburg, Johnny Kelker, Catie Kelly, Kristin Kelker, Shauna (Joel) Perterson, Jason McKenzie, John McKenzie (Megan), Sherri Dzik (Matt), Bill Dunne, John Bieda (Lisa), Jacob Brown (Ashely), Tonya Miller; 13 great grandchildren; and loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Walter G. and Catherine “Bess” Kelker of Quincy, IL; siblings, Betty Gastineau of Port Orchard, WA, James W. Kelker of Dayton, OH, Edward F. Kelker of Quincy, IL, and Thomas G. Kelker,

Quincy, IL. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015, at 1:00 P.M. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2900 East Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Geneva.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, at Yurs Funeral Home, 1771 West State Street, Geneva, IL 60134.

To leave an online condolence for the family, visit the funeral homes obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com.

For more information, please call Yurs Funeral Home of Geneva, 630232-7337 or like us on Facebook.

MARGARET H. KNOECKLEIN Margaret H. Knoecklien, age 95, of St. Charles, passed away March 16, 2015.

Arrangements by Malone Funeral Home. 630-232-8233.

DEACON JOHN A. KULPIN Born: Jan. 17, 1930; in Cicero, IL Died: March 17, 2015; in DeKalb, IL Deacon John A. Kulpin, age 85, of St. Charles, died Tuesday, March 17, 2015, in DeKalb.

He was born January 17, 1930, in Cicero.

John and his wife, Patricia, had previously owned Angel Kisses in

St. Charles, for over twenty two years. Before that, they owned and operated Dimple’s Donuts in Batavia. He was a member of Oblates of Marmion. For the past nineteen years he has been a Deacon with St. Patrick Church.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Patricia; six children, Cindy (Gary) Muzzey of Davenport, Iowa, Cathy (Bill) Lord of Sycamore, Michael (Melinda) Kulpin of St. Charles, Brian (Michelle) Kulpin of Reno, Nevada, and John Kulpin of Florida. Also thirteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, Gregory. Also his parents, John and Genevieve Kulpin.

Visitation will be held Friday, March 20, 2015, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles, 405 East Main Street, St. Charles. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Geneva. Funeral Mass will be held 12:00 p.m., Saturday, at St. Patrick Church, 400 Cedar Street, St. Charles.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in the name of John Kulpin, can be made to the family.

To leave an online condolence for the family, visit the funeral home obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com.

For more information, please call Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles, 630-584-0060 or like us on Facebook.

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Carol Louise Johnson, age 97, passed away on March 15, 2015, at Michealsen Health Center in Batavia. Carol was born on April 15, 1917, in Little Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Louis and Annie Larson.

Carol was a resident of Holmstad Retirement community in Batavia, for the last 18 years.

She and her husband, John, moved to Batavia in 1939, for a job at Furnace Electric. They had four children and remained there until 1963, when they moved to Moline Illinois for a business venture. In 1973, they returned to the Fox Valley area and resided in Aurora.

Carol and John were members of the Covenant church starting in Little Falls, Minnesota, then joining churches in Batavia, Moline, and finally returning to Batavia.

Carol served as a deaconess in the Moline and Batavia churches and was active in the Christian Friendliness organization. Later she did volunteer work at the Holmstad retirement community before becoming a resident and continuing to volunteer while she lived there. Carols life was one of helping and caring for others and bearing witness for her Savior, Jesus Christ.

She is survived by her daughters, Joan (Dick) Hillier and Paulette Johnson; her son, Peter (Kristine); as well as 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her son in law, Michael Lowe.

Carol was preceded in her death by her parents, Louis and Annie

Larson; her infant son, John Daniel; her husband, John; and her daughter, Carol Ann Lowe.

A funeral service will be held at the Batavia Covenant Church, 1314 Main Street, Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., followed by a time of fellowship, immediately following the service at the church.

Interment will be at River Hills Memorial Park, Batavia, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Holmstad Benevolent Fund, 700 W. Fabyan Pkwy, Batavia IL 60510.

For more information, please contact the Moss Family Funeral Home, at 630-879-7900, or by visiting www.mossfuneral.com.

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Forest Preserve District of Kane County planning prescribed burns KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com

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St. Charles Chamber of Commerce officials assist in cutting the ribbon to My Recess Therapy, at 1601 E. Main St., Unit G, St. Charles. My Recess Therapy is a sensory-based clinic designed to support every child and family’s unique therapy needs in a warm, creative and fun sensory filled environment. They offer occupational, speech and yoga based therapies and classes for children of all ages.

LOCAL BRIEF Nature Center to hold story time series ST. CHARLES – The Kane County Forest Preserve District invites parents and grandparents of young children to the

Creek Bend Nature Center for its monthly story time series.

Spring story times are from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on these Fridays: March 27, April 10 and May 8. Advance registration is

required. Call 630-444-3190 or email programs@kaneforest. com. The nature center is within LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles.

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The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will perform prescribed burns in various natural areas.

Each spring and fall, the district conducts prescribed burns across prairies, woodlands and wetlands in an effort to improve or maintain the ecological health of a site.

These carefully controlled burns release nutrients from burned plant materials, encourage seed growth and open the woodland floor to sunlight so native wildflowers and plants can flourish.

Prescribed burns also reduce the abundance of non-native brush, such as buckthorn.

“Fire is a natural and essential ingredient of healthy native ecosystems,” Drew Ullberg, director of natural resources for the district, stated in a news release. “Fires perform a ‘house cleaning’ function for nature and woodlands. Prairies are adapted to fire and depend on it to maintain their unique character.”

Grassland/wetland sites targeted for this burn season include portions of the following (in order of priority): • Forested Fen Forest Preserve in Elgin • Dick Young Forest Preserve in Batavia • Fox River Shores Forest Preserve in Carpentersville • Pingree Grove Forest Preserve in Pingree Grove • Big Rock Forest Preserve in Big Rock • Freeman-Kame Forest Preserve/Camp Tomo ChiChi Knolls in Gilberts • Campton Forest Preserve in St. Charles • Sauer/Prairie Kame Forest Preserve in Sugar Grove • Burnidge Forest Preserve in Elgin

• Aurora West Forest Preserve in Aurora • Grunwald Farms Forest Preserve in Kaneville • Mill Creek Forest Preserve in Batavia • Bolcum Road Wetlands in Saint Charles Woodland sites targeted for this burn season include portions of the following (in order of priority): • Helm Woods Forest Preserve in Barrington • Bliss Woods Forest Preserve in Sugar Grove • Long Grove Forest Preserve in Maple Park • Freeman-Kame Forest Preserve/Camp Tomo ChiChi Knolls in Gilberts • Big Rock Forest Preserve in Big Rock • Fabyan Forest Preserve in Geneva • Andersen Woods Forest Preserve in St. Charles • Hannaford Woods Forest Preserve in Sugar Grove • Kenyon Farm Forest Preserve in South Elgin • Blackberry Maples Forest Preserve in Elburn • Burnidge Forest Preserve in Elgin • Elburn Forest Preserve in Elburn • Glenwood Park Forest Preserve in Batavia Before a controlled burn, trained staff will survey the preserve and create a detailed plan of action. They monitor the weather and wait until conditions are right, to minimize the chance of smoke blowing toward homes and roads. Staff also notify residents via mail, so those with health concerns can avoid the smoke. Information also is posted on the district website at www.kaneforest.com and on social media.

For information on prescribed burns, call 630-2325980.

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Campton Hills’ write-in challenge ends without lawsuit CAMPTON HILLS – A Campton Hills resident, who previously said he would file a lawsuit to stop Campton Hills write-in candidates from getting votes in the April 7 consolidated election, said he will not file after all.

James Newman, a village resident and an attorney, said he has the complaint written and ready to go, but he does not have time to follow through.

“I have family issues that are not resolved yet, and this is not important enough to put health at risk,” Newman said.

“You have to pick and choose your battles, and sometimes you have to take a step back and appreciate what you have.”

Newman had filed court papers last month seeking to stop write-in candidates Patsy Smith for village president, as well as trustee candidates Michael Turgeon and Donald Sheluga and clerk candidate Stephany Impson, from receiving votes.

Kane County Judge David Akemann had ruled against Newman when he filed court papers seeking to intervene in a case that already had been decided regarding a challenge to nominating petitions for Campton Hills village offices.

Akemann said at the time the complaint would have to be filed separately – and Newman said he would do that.

Newman had asserted that because the candidates had not filed their declarations of intent

On the Web To learn more about candidates running in the April 7 election – and to learn more about referendums that will appear on local ballots – visit the Kane County Chronicle’s Election Central website at www.kcchronicle.com/election-central.

to be write-in candidates with Village Clerk John Strauss at Village Hall, they should not be allowed to receive any write-in

votes.

Attorney Ken Shepro, who had represented write-in Steven Galloway, said the people

will decide in Campton Hills.

“There have been enough lawsuits in Campton Hills,” Shepro said. “Now the people will decide, and that’s the way it should be.”

Galloway was a write-in candidate during the primary, but his name will be on the April 7 ballot as a candidate for trustee. Once Galloway made it from a write-in for the primary to election, Newman had dropped Galloway from his original complaint.

STC Park District, Meijer teaming up for egg hunt

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ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles Park District and Meijer will team up for an annual Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. March 28.

Staff will be placing 16,000 eggs in Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave., St. Charles. Children, ages 9 and under, start lining up at 9:45 a.m. Participants meet at the entrance gate to the River View Miniature Golf Course. Parents are asked to keep children behind all lines and wait for the signal in order to avoid false starts and to be fair to everyone. This program is for the following age groupings – 2 and under with parent, 3 to 4, 5 to 6, and 7 to 9. Participants are asked to bring their own baskets to collect the eggs; please

Spring Craft Fair to be held March 28 ELBURN – The Elburn Chamber of Commerce Spring Craft Fair now will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 28 at the Elburn and Countryside Community Center, 525 N. Main St., Elburn. Crafters will be on hand showcasing talents of woodworking, jewelry, homemade candies, candles and soaps, natural pet treats, knitted and crocheted scarves, purses and accessories, hair accessories, ceramics, hand-crafted cards, notes and tags, a local author, a bake sale and more. For information, visit www.elburn. com or call 630-365-2295.

– Kane County Chronicle

Continued from page 4 Working part time at the circulation desk gave Francissen “great appreciation” of what the library is trying to do and how different people use the library, she said. If elected, she said, her

strong finance and accounting background would help her evaluate library financial statements.

“I’m concerned about keeping tax costs down,” Francissen said, adding she is “very cognizant” that the library is only one of the community’s resources, and funds aren’t unlimited.

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Jim Ringness General Manager

Kathy Gresey Editor

Al Lagattolla News Editor

Jay Schwab Sports Editor

J’adore français Bonjour tout le monde!

Aujourd-hui, je vais expliquer pourquoi j’adore français!

Hello everyone! Today, I’m going to explain why I love French!

I started taking French classes in eighth grade, since foreign language was one of the elective options for the last year of middle school. I figured it would be a good intro to high school-level classes, and it might even be kind of fun to learn whole new ways of saying things. Also, I’d heard every once in a while, we’d get to eat French food. And as a huge fan of croissants and pastries, I decided, hey, I’ll sign up for French 1.

My first year of French was great, learning the basics of the language from vocabulary to verb conjugation.

As the year went on, I loved putting together the pieces of the puzzle to discover how to say new things. I enjoyed the “Geoculture” lessons as well, where we would discuss how people lived in France and other French-speaking countries.

Most importantly, we did get to eat croissants during the lesson on breakfast vocabulary!

Now, I’m in French 2 Honors at Geneva High School, and I’m enjoying learning the language even more. Madame Behlow, my teacher, comes up with the most creative and fun ways to teach the material. For example, when learning about holidays, we sang the French national anthem accompanied by drums, a tambourine and a triangle. I’m sure we were a little off musically, but it helped introduce me to a song from another culture.

Not only has learning French opened my eyes to different music, but it also has helped me understand and appreciate other parts of the world. I’ve gained an awareness for how others live and work, and how – even though they may live in different places – they’re not really all that differ-

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

THE WRITE PLACE Emma Chrusciel ent from us. Sure, the French may eat crazy small portions of food and have seemingly random school schedules, but their pop music is just as catchy as that of Americans, and their food is absolutely incredible.

Taking French has piqued my interest in lots of ways; I’m even hoping to take a trip to France someday. Not only do I hope to use the language skills I’ve acquired, but I also want to experience the culture I’ve learned so much about. I want to stroll the boulevards, see the Eiffel Tower, and, of course, savor a croissant (or two).

If you’ve never studied a foreign language, I’d highly recommend it. It’s exciting to learn how to communicate in a different way, and studies have shown that it’s very beneficial for the brain as well. Furthermore, it raises awareness about different cultures and helps people learn about those around the world. Finally, who would pass up the chance to sample delicious food from other countries? Not me!

As Madame Behlow always says, “Studying another language makes you a citizen of the world.” I know that through my studies, I’ve certainly learned a lot about other parts of the world and how I relate to them.

It’s my sincere hope that by continuing with French, I can become even more of a global citizen, perfect my pronunciation and eat more of those delectable pastries ... .

Au revoir!

• Emma Chrusciel is a freshman at Geneva High School. In addition to writing, she loves Broadway musicals, playing piano and spending time with her family and friends. Contact her at editorial@kcchronicle.com.

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A costly farm bill THE WASHINGTON POST Remember how backers of the 2014 farm bill promised it would reform costly and wasteful agriculture subsidies and save taxpayers money? And remember how the critics of the bill said it was basically a scheme to repackage and perpetuate the old system, potentially at a higher cost? Well, it turns out that the critics were right, according to the first comprehensive estimate of the bill’s impact.

Despite its lofty title and despite the fact that it is based on federally funded research conducted by the University of Missouri, the “U.S. Baseline Briefing Book: Projections for Agricultural and Biofuel Markets,” published this month, is not an official statement by the Department of Agriculture.

In every other way, however, it is an authoritative document, and what it reveals is that government spending on commodity programs has in no significant sense been checked.

Yes, the old system of direct payments to growers of corn, soybeans and a few other crops has been replaced by two heavily subsidized “insurance” programs that ostensibly protect only against price swings and natural disasters beyond the farmers’ control.

In fact, however, the programs insure against such relatively common risks that they are tantamount to direct payments, and nearly as lucrative – sometimes more so. As a separate Environmental Working Group analysis notes, corn growers in most counties of Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota and Kansas

are projected to receive payouts of $60 to $200 an acre for 2014, up from an average of $24 per acre under the direct payment program.

Overall, the “insurance” programs will pay out more than $24 billion between 2014 and 2018, according to the Briefing Book, which is $2.4 billion more than direct payments cost in the previous half-decade. The report also projects that the government’s total crop insurance costs will hit nearly $85 billion between now and 2024, compared to the $67 billion paid out between 2005 and 2014.

Like so many of its predecessors, the 2014 farm bill promised cheaper, more efficient federal agricultural policy, but delivered the opposite. And Congress has already started working on the next one, due in 2019.

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The public is invited to BATAVIA – Batavia’s monthly noontime book program, Books attend this free program, and Between Bites, welcomes back reservations are not required.

Lester Munson at noon today at People are invited to bring their the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. lunch and eat as they enjoy the program and discussion. Lunch Batavia Ave., Batavia. items, beverages and baked Munson, a nationally known goods can be purchased at commentator and ESPN senior writer and legal analyst, will dis- Chapters Coffee House & Café, cuss three books. First, what he just inside the library and adjafeels is the definitive biography cent to the meeting room.

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GENEVA – In formulating its new coyote plan, Geneva aldermen this week approved a measure that includes educating the public on how to live with urban coyotes. But the plan leaves out the possibility of using projectiles, such as paintballs, to control them.

At a Committee of the Whole meeting last week, a proposal included using paintballs or copper pellets, as well as throwing golf balls or rocks, to control aggressive coyotes.

But this week, the more extreme hazing strategies were taken out, City Administrator Mary McKittrick said.

“It is substantially the same as it was last week,” McKittrick said. “We tried to make some clarifications. Projectile hazing has changed.”

McKittrick said the use of projectiles as a suggestion was for trained professionals to use, not the general public.

Other means of hazing a coyote would include yelling or clapping and using noisemakers or devices such as spotlights, strobe lights or water sprinklers, according to the city’s coyote action plan.

Fifth Ward Alderman Tom Simonian added an amendment requiring that it be

brought up again in a year to see if it is effective.

The management plan, which is posted on the city’s website, is intended to serve as a tool to increase residents’ knowledge and understanding of how coyotes behave and to provide guidelines to live compatibly with these wild animals, officials said.

As part of the city’s effort to aid residents in dealing with coyotes, a free community workshop is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. March 30 at the Public Works Department, 1800 South St., Geneva. The workshop is free, but it is limited to 50 participants. It will be videotaped for broadcast on the city’s website. Those wishing to participate can register online at www.geneva.il.us.

Lynsey White Dasher, director of humane wildlife conflict resolution for the Humane Society of the United States, will present information about coyotes and answer questions.

Topics will include coyote behavior, the latest research on urban coyotes, solutions for coyote conflicts, hazing techniques and how to make a backyard and neighborhood unappealing to coyotes.

The Humane Society will offer training for city staff on dealing with coyotes, officials said.

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KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com ST. CHARLES – Residents planning this year’s vegetable garden or for making updates to their home’s landscape can find answers to any questions they might have by contacting the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Help Desk in Kane County, which is open for the 2015 season.

“Seed choice and starting seeds are two popular topics this time of year with the Master Gardener Help Desk,” Sarah Fellerer, the program coordinator, stated in a news release. “Master gardeners can advise on what needs to be done in gardens and yards right now, including questions about pruning, soil sampling, and disease control and prevention. Our trained volunteers also field questions on trees, shrubs, lawns, flowers and more.”

In March, the Kane County Master Gardeners are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 630-584-6166 or in the Master Gardener office at

LOCAL BRIEF ‘The Lure and Lore of Spices’ event tonight ST. CHARLES – John Cirpinski of The Spice House in Geneva presents “The Lure and Lore of Spices,” at 7 p.m. today at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles.

Cirpinski will share historical

facts, anecdotes and tales of spices.

Registration is required for this program. Space is limited.

Sign up at the reference desk, by calling 630-584-0076, ext.

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In April, the desk will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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More than 20 tickets issued in Geneva roadside check editorial@kcchronicle.com GENEVA – State troopers and St. Charles police officers reported more than 20 citations and arrests during a joint roadside safety check held over the weekend in Geneva, according to an Illinois State Police news release.

The total includes five alcohol- and drug-related arrests during the safety check, held during late Saturday and early Sunday at 1166 E. State St., Geneva, the release states.

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ly 40 percent of fatal crashes in Illinois, according to the release.

Roadside safety checks are designed to remove alcohol-impaired drivers, but when other violations are observed, enforcement action might be taken.

There were 11 driver’s license-related offenses, three registration offenses and three occupant-related offenses, the release states.

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Tickets on sale for Geneva It will be an all-you-can-eat High School’s ‘Peter Pan’ event, including pancakes,

38th annual pancake breakfast Saturday BATAVIA – The Batavia Lions Club’s 38th annual pancake breakfast will be from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Batavia Park District East Side Center, Shannon Hall, at Wilson and Van Buren streets.

sausage, eggs, orange juice, milk and coffee. Admission is $6 for adults and $1 for children 3 to 12 years old. Tickets may be bought at the door.

The Batavia Lions are dedicated to help provide vision and hearing services, and this year will offer free vision screening exams using the Welch Allyn Spot Vision Scanner.

A printed report with individual results will be provided.

For information, visit www. batavialionsclub.org.

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While the most common type of uveitis involves inflammation of the iris called “iritis” (anterior uveitis), there are many types of uveitis, each of which is classified by where the inflammation occurs in the eye. Causes of this eye inflammation often remain unknown and often occur in healthy people.

In other cases, an underlying autoimmune disorder or infection may be the cause. Symptoms, which include blurred vision, floaters, and eye pain, warrant an immediate eye exam.

P.S. If left untreated, severe cases of uveitis can potentially lead to cataracts, fluid in the retina, glaucoma, retinal detachment, or vision loss.

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Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the Geneva High School auditorium at 416 McKinley Ave., Geneva.

All seating is reserved. Ticket prices are $10 for adults, and $7 for children, students through high school and senior citizens.

To order tickets, email ghsboxoffice@gmail.com. Those who order will receive confirmation of their order. For information, call Debbie Hanson at 630-463-3838.

Tickets also will be sold in the GHS cafeteria during all lunch periods this week. If available, a limited number of tickets will be sold at the door. The box office will open at 6:30 p.m. the evening of each show, but advance sales are recommended.

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Fox Valley area learn to read, write, understand and speak English through tutoring from SOUTH ELGIN – A spring art, Literacy Volunteers. craft and bake sale will take For information, call 630-584place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday at South Elgin Commu- 4428 or send email to peg@lvfv. org. nity United Methodist Church, 400 W. Spring St., South Elgin.

For information, contact Maggie Healing Gardens to host workshop Saturday Braddock at 630-564-1332 or ST. CHARLES – Healing mann51@sbcglobal.net.

Gardens, a two-acre expanse of woodland and perennial gardens United Church of Christ at Stone Hill Farm off Dean egg hunt Saturday CAMPTON HILLS – The Congre- Street in St. Charles, will be gational United Church of Christ hosting a workshop from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, teaching has planned its annual egg hunt for 10 a.m. Saturday at the a prayer method called “centering prayer.” church, 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd., Healing Gardens is at 37W249 Campton Hills. For information, call 630-584-0929 or visit www. Dean St., St. Charles.

The cost is $65, which includes cuccstc.org. six followup sessions that will assist in strengthening the cenSTC East HOPE Hustle tering prayer practice. Scholarset for Saturday ships are available.

ST. CHARLES – Registration Register by calling 630-377is open for the St. Charles East HOPE Hustle set for Saturday at 1846 or register online at www. the St. Charles East High School healinggardensatstonehillfarm. campus, 1020 Dunham Road, St. com.

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Batavia Park District The youth mile is set for 8 a.m.; the 5K challenge is set for event set for Saturday BATAVIA – “Cool Science: All 9 a.m.; and the 5K fun run is set About Manatees,” is a Batavia for 9:30 a.m.

The club is holding the event to Park District event for those ages 6 to 11. spread the word about suicide Participants can learn about prevention, to raise money for manatees’ anatomy, diet, habits other charitable acts and to create growth in the community itats and family relationships.

They can create a book, make a as a whole. model, conduct experiments and The cost is $30. observe demonstrations.

Visit sites.google.com/a/ The class will be held from d303.org/stce-hope-hustle for 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on information.

Saturday at the Batavia Boat Club, 1 Logan St., Batavia. The Annual Trivia Bee for cost is $35 for residents and $46 Literacy event Saturday for nonresidents.

ST. CHARLES – Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley will host its annual Trivia Bee For Literacy Pottawatomie Garden event. This year’s theme will be Club to meet Monday ST. CHARLES – The Pottawat“Bee Me Up, Scotty.” The event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon omie Garden Club will meet at noon Monday at Baker Memorial Saturday at the Q Center, 1405 United Methodist Church, 307 N. Fifth Ave., St. Charles.

Cedar Ave., St. Charles.

The cost is $400 for a Following a short business three-person team, and organizers noted on the event publicity meeting and refreshments, the program “Inviting Butterflies that “you do not have to be a Into Your Garden” will be preTrekkie to do well.”

Questions will cover entertain- sented. Guests are welcome.

To learn more, visit www. ment, arts, literature, geography, history, science and sports. pottagardenclub.org.

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Geneva 1st Ward aldermanic candidates share concerns

By BRENDA SCHORY

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bschory@shawmedia.com GENEVA – With longtime 1st Ward Alderman Chuck Brown not seeking re-election this year, two newcomers are vying for a four-year term on the April 7 consolidated election ballot.

Patrick Lenski, who is finishing a six-year term on the Geneva Park District Board, will face off against Tara Burghart, a former Associated Press reporter now working part time to be at home for her young daughter.

Both said they want to serve a great community as aldermen.

“I’ve lived here for eight years, and just love the community. And with my daughter in full-day school now, I feel like I finally have time to give back to Geneva,” Burghart said.

Burghart also created Go West Young Mom as an online one-stop, local source for family events in the far western suburbs.

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Tara Burghart

Patrick Lenski

in Springfield, Lenski lived in Geneva his whole life. Lenski works as a golf instructor at Mill Creek Country Club.

“With Chuck Brown retiring, I thought there was an opportunity to follow in his footsteps,” Lenski said.

An issue for Lenski is infill development in the downtown area as it relates to high-density housing as part of the city’s master plan.

“I would make sure we are doing it, following the master plan,” Lenski said.

Lenski also is concerned about the city’s potential loss of state-shared revenue, estimated to be about $1 million.

“We are probably going to lose some funding there,” Lenski said. “How do you make up that shortfall? There is no easy

To learn more about candidates running in the April 7 election – and to learn more about referendums that will appear on local ballots – visit the Kane County Chronicle’s Election Central website at www.kcchronicle.com/ election-central. answer … how to make up that $1 million. One possibility is the city’s sales tax.”

Lenski said Geneva’s sales tax, at 7.5 percent, lags behind St. Charles and Batavia at 8 percent.

Burghart is concerned about the potential loss of state shared revenue, but noted the cut is proposed at this point and it still is early in the process.

Lenski was concerned about the amount of overtime paid to police, in particular during the week-long Swedish Days Festi-

val.

“That expense may have to be passed on to the [Geneva] Chamber of Commerce,” Lenski said.

Another fiscal concern for Lenski is keeping up with police and fire pensions, as well as unfunded state mandates.

“I’m also concerned about paying off debt and not issuing more debt,” Lenski said. “That is one more way to keep taxes level from year to year.”

Burghart also sees fiscal concerns as “our new normal” since the Great Recession.

“Residents are so concerned about property taxes,” Burghart said. “The city’s portion is only 8 percent, but that does not mean the City Council can’t review where and how tax dollars are spent. With my journalism background, I like to ask questions. I do not hesitate to keep asking questions until I have clarity on issue.”

Burghart said she follows the meetings and will rely on her background covering local government in New York, Chicago, Portland and Cham-

paign-Urbana.

Burghart said as a reporter, she has covered everything from medical stories to crime, transportation to art.

“I’m good at jumping into a new subject and getting up to speed,” Burghart said. “Seeing the country and how local governments work gives me a unique perspective, which no one else can bring to City Council.”

Both candidates were concerned about a proposal to redevelop the former Cetron property on Richards Street for housing.

“With the scope and scale of some of these projects, I want to be sure the voices of the residents are heard,” Burghart said. “We want to see them as a win for the city, a win for the people and a win for the developers.”

The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County will host a forum for Geneva school and aldermanic races at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Kane County Branch Court, 530 Randall Road, St. Charles.

Taxes, revenue issues for Geneva 4th Ward hopefuls

By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com GENEVA – Geneva’s 4th Ward candidates are James Radecki, a former alderman serving the 2nd Ward, and newcomer Eleanor Hamilton.

Both will be seeking a fouryear seat in the April 7 consolidated election. Both said they want to serve as their work lives now allow them to have more time.

Current 4th Ward Alderman Dorothy Flanagan is not seeking re-election.

“I retired a while ago and have been pursuing a variety of different things,” said Hamilton, a retired clinical psychologist. “I have time to devote to this.”

Hamilton serves on the city’s Mental Health Board.

Radecki, who served the 2nd Ward from 1999 to 2006, said he took retirement as a claims representative, and a second career selling real estate gives him time to serve again.

“It’s just giving back to the community; it truly is,” Ra-

decki said. “I’ve always been in touch with it and followed the City Council pretty closely.”

Radecki said the 4th Ward is the largest residential ward by far in Geneva.

“And it’s the same issue facing them as the rest of the city; I’ve been hearing it about property taxes,” Radecki said.

“So has Eleanor.”

Radecki said as part of selling real estate, he sees a lot of tax bills.

“Tax bills is why people are leaving Geneva and why they can’t come to Geneva,” Radecki said. “New development has to pay their fair share. It has to be solid to the park district and the schools – not just tax people on real estate to the point of saturation.”

Hamilton heard a lot of complaints from residents of the 4th Ward about property taxes.

“A lot of people do not realize that 8 percent goes to the city, and the school district accounts for the vast majority of property taxes,” Hamilton said.

Eleanor Hamilton

James Radecki

“I think what is really important in Geneva is to strike a balance between very good city services and the cost of those services,” Hamilton said. “I think some people are ready to get rid of good services in favor of extremely low taxes. ... We need to look at each issue and strike a balance.”

The biggest financial issue facing the city right now is a proposed personal income tax revenue cut, which would cost Geneva $1 million, Radecki said.

“Here is what I would do – get with the people from the state and negotiate the best deal and get relief from unfunded mandates, period,” Radecki said. “If they can let up on some of those [mandates],

that will give municipalities some room to breathe.”

Radecki said the city could look at possibly raising its sales tax because it charges a little less than neighboring communities – 7.5 percent – while others charge 8 percent.

“It’s something to explore, but not a downtown tax,” Radecki said. “Everybody should share in it.”

Other considerations if the governor’s proposed budget cuts go through would be mandatory furloughs for city workers, he said.

“Local government has been good stewards, but if we wait for what’s fair, nothing will ever get fixed. We need some relief from mandates and other budget-cutting measures,” Radecki said.

Another issue for Hamilton is new building and infill with complexes, condominiums and town houses.

“Geneva is still building, [and] it is of great concern to neighborhoods,” Hamilton said. “We are very lucky here in Geneva, where people are very interested in what

is going on in town and willing to get involved. Not all towns have that. I’ve lived in the same house since 1985 and raised our kids here. It’s been a great place to live, all around.”

The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County will host a forum for Geneva school and aldermanic races at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Kane County Branch Court, 530 Randall Road, St. Charles.

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Wine for sale is seen at Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room in downtown Geneva.

Educating the customer about wine Geneva Wine Cellars provides wine tastings, live music

By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com GENEVA – Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room owner Al Buchanan is particular about what kind of wine he will sell.

Every week, he will sit down and sample an average of 30 different wines to determine whether they live up to his standards.

“I am interested in the aromas from the glass and the taste on the palette,” Buchanan said.

Tucked away in The Berry House at 227 S. Third St. in downtown Geneva, Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room is an outgrowth of Buchanan’s 30-year interest in wine. He opened the store in June 2013.

More than just a wine store, Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room also is a wine bar and live music venue. Wine is sold by the glass, bottle and case.

Those who walk down the steps into Geneva Wine Cellars will find plenty of wine to choose from.

“We have several hundred different wines,” Buchanan said.

“All the wines are organized geographically by where the grapes are grown. There are basically two ways you can think about wine. One, what grape variety goes into that wine, and the other way to think about wine is where are the grapes grown in the world. And each of those two factors, the type of grape and where it’s grown, contribute to what the wine is as a whole.”

Although Buchanan believes there is a strong correlation between price and quality, he said purchasing a bottle of wine doesn’t have to break your

wallet.

“My $10 bottles don’t come close to the quality of my $200 bottles,” Buchanan said. “With that said, there are a lot of $200 bottles that I consider overpriced, so I look for value. There are a lot of $30 bottles that I think are overpriced. They are perfectly good wines, but there are wines that I would think ought to be selling for $15 or $20, not $30.”

Buchanan believes that knowledgeable customers are the best kind of customers to have. For that reason, the store earlier this month held a seminar on how to understand French wine labels.

Buchanan said he enjoys educating his customers. The store tries to do several seminars per year.

“I have a lot of knowledge about wine, and I enjoy sharing it with people who are interested in wine,” he said. “That, to me, is rewarding.”

At the same time, Buchanan said he doesn’t try to force his personal experiences on his customers.

“I recognize that people have different preferences in wine,” Buchanan said. “Some people like sweeter wines; some people like drier wines. Some people like higher acidity; some people like lower acidity.”

Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room also likes to partner with other local businesses.

For example, the store sells

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ABOVE: Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room owner Al Buchanan stands in his shop, a wine store and wine bar, serving and selling wines by the glass, bottle and case. BELOW: Rose Tinman of St. Charles enjoys some sparking wine at the store, located at 227 S. Third St. in Geneva.

cheese and meat plates from Ream’s in Elburn.

“Wine is better with food, and food is better with wine,” Buchanan said.

He also believes that music and wine go hand in hand. The

feet away from the musicians.”

The store also tries to be part of the fabric of the community by partnering with different organizations. Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room will be part of the fourth annual Wine, Cheese, and Trees Fundraiser that will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Persinger Recreation Center, 3507 Kaneville Road, Geneva.

The event will raise money to reforest the city’s downtown parkways.

“Our objective is to get out there and introduce ourselves to the community,” Buchanan store presents music year-round. said.

“We usually have a jazz duo Geneva Wine Cellars is locatin the winter, and have a trio or ed at 227 S. Third St. in downlarger in the summer on our out- town Geneva. side patio,” Buchanan said. “It For information, call the is very cozy and intimate where store at 630-232-8888, or visit www.genevawinecellars.com. you are literally sitting 15 or 20

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WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22 WHERE: Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles COST/INFO: In its 56th season, Home Shows Inc. will host its annual gala of exhibitors at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. Attendees will see the latest in home remodeling and repair products and services. The public is invited to attend the free event, and parking is free. For more information, visit chicagohomeshow.net or call 630-385-4000.

WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21 WHERE: Fox Valley Repertory, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles COST/INFO: Fox Valley Repertory will present the music of two legendary pop pianists, Elton John and Billy Joel, performed by tribute musician Mike Sigman.

The performance will feature songs, such as “Only the Good Die Young,” “Piano Man,” “Crocodile Rock” and “I’m Still Standing.” Tickets cost $32. For tickets or more information, visit foxvalleyrep.org or call the box office at 630-584-6342. morgueFile.com photo

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WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 20 WHERE: Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center, 3507 Kaneville Road, Geneva COST/INFO: The Geneva Park District will host the Creative Celebration Art Show, featuring work by students of Peg Boehm.

Admission to the event is free. For more information, call 630-232-4542 or visit genevaparks.org.

WHEN: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 20 WHERE: Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 37W570 Bolcum Road, St. Charles COST/INFO: Fine Line Creative Arts Center’s all-media, juried gallery show will feature artists’ interpretations of the word “Indulgence.” The exhibition reception will take place Friday, but the exhibition will run through Saturday, April 18. The event is free and open to the public.

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Josef’s meats and deli offers Geneva touch of Italy GENEVA – Josef’s Elegante Meats and Deli is a family affair. Married couple Pat and Nanette Falcone own the business, which operates as a butcher shop, gourmet deli and caterer. The couple employs multiple family members and even named the shop after each of their fathers, who also worked as butchers.

A slew of sandwich offerings make Josef’s a prime location for the lunching crowd. It’s also a one-stop shop for those looking for a fine Italian dinner to cook at home. More than 50 types of homemade pastas are available for purchase, as well as “heat and eat,” ready-to-go meals, such as veggie or meat lasagna, eggplant Parmesan (a specialty) and meatballs, according to Josef’s menu.

In the summer on Saturdays, a grill is rolled into the parking lot for a blacktop barbecue.

Josef’s staff members flip preservative-free, 12-ounce, stuffed burgers, made using pure sirloin that is stuffed with bacon, cheddar and onion or jalapeño and cheese.

I was told by a staff member that “people come from all over” to savor the succulence.

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Josef’s Elegante Meats and Deli in Geneva is a butcher shop, caterer and gourmet deli that serves hot oven-grinder sandwiches (pictured) and other items. er shop for lunch at the tail-end of winter, hot oven-grinder sandwiches were what we were after.

Upon entering the shop, we claimed one of the few café-style tables grouped in the center of the room.

Ravioli, tortellini and gnocchi were a few among the many pasta options lining the shelves of the refrigerated food section.

If ever I was expected to “make” a home-cooked, authentic Italian dinner for out-of-town guests, family, friends or my spouse for a special occasion, I can skip out on prep time by

taking a trip to Josef’s, boiling some water and presto! A “home-cooked” Italian dinner for two, four or more is ready for service. (A crucial part of that plan, of course, it to get rid of the containers and make a bit of a mess in the kitchen to keep up appearances.)

My dining companion opted to order the Oven Grinder, a hot, oven-roasted sandwich, but Josef’s also serves sub-like sandwiches served on nineinch French rolls. I chose the Santa Fe sandwich, and for 75 cents apiece we ordered the macaroni salad and the very popular, old-fashioned potato

salad. The shop boasts serving more than 15 different salads every day.

Boar’s Head luncheon meats, cheeses and condiments are used in Josef’s sandwiches.

Daily sandwich specials include the Italian or cheesy-beef sandwich with melted mozzarella on Tuesdays; the barbecue pork or chicken Parmesan sandwich on Wednesdays; the Stromboli Italian sausage with peppers sandwich on Thursdays; and the Meatball sandwich on Fridays. The list of available deli meats is a long one, so customers have ample options to create their own sandwich concoction, as well; just ask.

The gargantuan sandwiches were busting from the seams with toppings. It may behoove diners to share a sandwich or expect to take leftovers home.

The Oven Grinder was my favorite, while my dining companion preferred the Santa Fe, funnily enough. Juicy cuts of roast beef and Italian salami took center stage with the Oven Grinder, which also came layered with mayo, vinaigrette dressing, lettuce, tomato, onion, sweet roasted peppers and a generous portion of melted

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The Santa Fe came with Sausalito turkey breast – which was sun-dried-tomato and jalapeño-roasted – mayo, lettuce, sweet red peppers and jalapeño Jack cheese.

If you haven’t visited Josef’s Elegante Meats and Deli yet, put it on your list. The multi-purpose shop has been dazzling locals with a touch of Italy since 1998, and truly good things tend to stick around.

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If the Mystery Diner cannot recommend the establishment, we will not publish a review.

Art, ecology to collide in Water Street Studios ‘Climate Crisis’ exhibit

By KARA SILVA ksilva@shawmedia.com BATAVIA – Acrylics, oil paints and water colors are commonly-used materials in creating art. But artist and activist Mary Ellen Croteau works with bottle caps and plastic bags.

Through pieces such as “Alicia” – a 29-by-30-inch depiction of an eye, created using bottle caps – and “Bag Coral” – a coral reef sculpture crocheted out of plastic bags – the Chicago-based sculptor and installation artist uses non-recycled plastic to bring attention to the amount of trash people consume and the effects it has on the environment.

“I would hope that my artwork does not make people

“It is always a very exciting and very inspired evening, and it really connects with the community; that’s really what Water Street is all about.”

Jim Jenkins Artist think, ‘Oh, this is something we can do with bottle caps,’ and that’s the end of it. I really hope that it spurs people to think about the excess plastic that we have taken into our lives,” Croteau said. “Things like this point to the problem, raise awareness of it ... but I think that there’s a lot more

to be done.”

Croteau will be one of 16 artists and one performance artist participating in Water Street Studios’ “Climate Crisis: Solutions,” an exhibition and event series that focuses on the planet’s current ecological crisis, according to the Water Street Studio website.

This year’s event is the first in the organization’s Artists as Visionaries program, in which artists respond to an issue that affects the current culture.

“Climate Crisis” is the brainchild of resident artist Jim Jenkins and his wife, Monica, who spent six months helping to bring the event series to fruition.

“Artists, quite often, are the leading edge of changing thoughts and minds, and it

was our idea to open up a dialogue with the community,” said Jenkins, who has spent 20 years creating environmentally-focused artwork. “It just seemed like something that needed to be done.”

“Climate Crisis: Solutions” kicked off March 15 with a poetry and written-word event hosted by Waterline Writers and will continue with a free gallery reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 20, at Water Street Studios.

At the event, attendees can rub elbows with artists, and there will be hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Chicago performance artist Luis Mejico will take the stage at 7 p.m.

“It is always a very exciting and very inspired evening, and it really connects with the community; that’s

really what Water Street is all about,” Jenkins said.

The exhibition, which will feature paintings, sculptures and interactive pieces, will run through May 3.

In April, three free lectures will be presented at Water Street Studios by internationally-known speakers, discussing solutions to environmental issues as related to their particular field of study. Ecologist and author Steve Apfelbaum will present “Nature’s Second Chance” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 10; Lisa Albrecht of Illinois Solar Service will present at 7 p.m. Friday, April 17; and physicist Dr. G.P. Yeh will present at 7 p.m. Friday, April 24.

Water Street Studios is located at 160 S. Water St. in Batavia. For information, visit www.waterstreetstudios.com.

Contact Sports Editor Jay Schwab at 630-845-5382 or at jschwab@shawmedia.com.

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Geneva’s Pace Temple gets a look at the competition Tuesday before tip-off of the IHSA Class 4A NIU Supersectional against Lake Park in DeKalb. Temple, whose father, Pete, is a sports psychologist, and the Vikings boys basketball team have shown mental toughness in several pressure-packed postseason games this month.

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Temple, Vikings eschew ‘time travel’ Staying in the moment helps Geneva maintain mental edge under pressure

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ENEVA – A postseason bracket jammed with 20plus win teams ensured the Geneva boys basketball team would have no comfortable outings this postseason.

The Vikings’ first five postseason victims – DeKalb, St. Charles East, Rockford Jefferson, Rockford Auburn and Lake Park – ended their seasons with a combined record of 123-30, and another major challenge beckons Friday as the Vikings face Normal (32-1) in an IHSA Class 4A state semifinal in Peoria.

Great opponents, tight

games and rising stakes call for supreme mental toughness, and the Vikings have answered that challenge repeatedly, including in Tuesday’s wild, double-overtime supersectional triumph against Lake Park.

Although the entire Vikings squad has demonstrated poise under pressure, senior guard Pace Temple has a built-in advantage. His father, Pete Temple, is a clinical psychologist who increasingly has focused on sports psychology.

“When he kind of started to make that transition, I really feel like that was huge for my game,” Pace Temple said. “I really feel like my confidence soared, and my ability to

picture plays in my head and go through [scenarios]. I just think my mental game got a lot better, which has helped me so much with basketball, football and just everything.”

Pete Temple said teams’ ability to thrive in pressure-packed games largely hinges on staving off hypothetical failings and instead focusing on what they can control.

“I think when athletes struggle with pressure it’s often because they’re putting layers on it that really don’t exist,” Pete Temple said.

“They’re time traveling, getting out there thinking, ‘What if I don’t play well?’ or ‘What if we lose?’ When they’re out

there in that future space … there’s nothing you can do out there.”

Pete Temple, a former threesport athlete at Geneva, class of 1981, said many athletes focus on cultivating their strength and skill levels while discounting the mental approach to their sport that can make them more well-rounded.

Whether it’s dealing with parents’ expectations, grappling with the psychological aftermath of a sports injury or learning to trust their training, Pete Temple guides athletes through a wide variety of potential hang-ups.

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IHSA Class 4A state semifinals Friday at Peoria Civic Center Stevenson (28-3) vs. Bolingbrook (24-6), 6:30 p.m.

Geneva (30-3) vs. Normal (32-1), 8:15 p.m.

Of note: Tickets will be on sale at the GHS Athletic office from 7:40 a.m. to noon today.

Cost for general public members is $10.50. … The state championship game is 8:15 p.m. Saturday; the third-place game is 6:30 p.m. Saturday. …

All games will be broadcast on Comcast SportsNet.

personally I’d say this is the most success I’ve ever had and this is the happiest I’ve ever been with my athletics.”

As happy as Kanute is with all the individual success, he was even happier with how his team fared overall. The Warhawks placed third at the conference meet, matching the second-best performance the team ever has had.

Josh Kanute “Honestly, it was one of the most fun weekends of my life,” Kanute said. “Just beyond the individual swims, the team’s like a giant family, and that weekend we all really came together and got behind each other. It was so much fun just being able to race with them and everyone else doing just as well.”

Great success comes from hard work, and Kanute said that in addition to this being

ON CAMPUS Vinnie Duber his most successful season ever, it also was his most difficult. But he credited his teammates and the close relationships they share as the driving factor behind getting through such a challenging year.

“This is probably one of the hardest seasons I’ve ever been a part of,” Kanute said.

“We trained really hard since September up through the end of February. We went on a training trip where we trained twice a day every day for hours and hours, just real intense. But this team more than any other team I’ve been a part of, I was able to see everyone get behind each other, motivate each other. I think that was a huge part of where all the success came from was just everyone helping each other out all the

Temple uses dad’s suggestions in games • GENEVA Continued from page 26 “I think athletes look at confidence as always a reward for playing well, if I’m playing well I get to feel confidence,” Pete Temple said. “But the problem is that if you have a bad game, the confidence is a little shaky, so we talk about developing confidence as a skill so it’s something they can really take control of.”

Pace Temple said he’s able to incorporate several of his dad’s suggestions while still reacting in the moment.

“To me and you it might be complex, but the way he gets you to do it, the way he can explain it, he breaks it down and it becomes simple, but it’s huge,” Pace Temple said. “It’s something like breathing. There are breathing exercises that can help you relax before a game, and I have felt not very pressured before games, just doing stuff like that and being able to stay in the right mindset.”

Pete Temple has come to recognize body language and other cues that indicate when an athlete might be struggling for psychological reasons. But he tries not to overanalyze when he’s in dad mode.

“You can see it a lot of times as a parent,” Pete Temple said. “You can see it.

You know that look, or when his head drops, ‘Uh oh, this isn’t good.’ I see it in athletes maybe a little more because that’s what I do. There are certain indicators, sometimes thinking too much or not having let go of that last turnover yet, ‘He’s still in his head with that one.’

“Not at Viking games, though. That’s just old school being a fan and a parent and cheering them on. I know when to turn that off and just have a good time and enjoy the ride.”

That ride is about to lead to central Illinois for the Vikings. Ultimately, a simple but easily forgotten concept has served Pace Temple and his teammates well despite the increased spotlight – continue to enjoy the game, and each other.

“You’ve got to get pumped, you’ve got to get a little nervous – I always think some nerves are good,” Pace Temple said. “I think the biggest thing is really just try to have fun. … You can be the best competitor, you can be one of the best players, but if you’re not having fun, if you’re getting way too into it, you’re bickering with your teammates, that’s not good. So you’ve got to have that fine line of having fun but still remaining very competitive and serious with it.

“I think when you have that balance … it can lead to a lot of postseason wins.”

time.

“I live with teammates, so we’re around each other all the time. We always try to get the whole team to go to dinners together at the dining halls. We’ll just hang out together. We travel together.

We went to Coronado Island in California for the training trip. It’s really awesome being able to come to college and have a group of people who are basically like a family all the time.”

Although away in Wisconsin for school, Kanute remain connected with Geneva. He coaches with the Geneva River Rats swim team, the same team he was a part of growing up, and he’s loving being on the coaching side of things now.

“I really enjoy being on the other side,” he said. “I did River Rats as a kid. I’m helping out with the 9, 10 age group. After waking up early and jumping in the cold water for years, I’m finally on the other side of it.

“I basically just try to explain what you get out of swimming. For some of them, it’ll just be a sport that they do. But for me, that became the only thing I really do outside of school and whatnot. This was my main sport.

So if I help them learn to love the sport, then I’d say that’s pretty successful.”

Success is in ample supply for Kanute right now, and after posting these times at the conference meet, it’s time to up the goals for next season.

“I had a great conference meet, but I missed the nationals qualification by just a tenth of a second,” Kanute said. “I definitely want to be able to make it out to D-III nationals next year and hopefully try to score some points there.”

• Vinnie Duber writes the weekly On Campus column on area athletes competing in college. If you have a column idea, contact him at vinnieduber@gmail.com

SPORTS BRIEFS Geneva boys hoops prepares for state GENEVA – Geneva boys basketball players watched film of Friday’s Class 4A state semifinal opponent, Normal, for much of Wednesday’s practice, its final on-campus gathering before the team leaves for Peoria today.

“They have a lot of nice pieces,” Vikings junior post Loudon Vollbrecht said of the one-loss Ironmen. “We know it’ll be a big challenge.”

Geneva, bound for the school’s first state tournament trip since 1963, welcomed plenty of revelry in the halls before, during and after classes Wednesday.

“It was definitely a good time getting to see everyone before we head down and being able to thank our fans for all they do and hoping to see some of them down there [this weekend],” Vollbrecht said.

Five different Knights had goals, with Madi Jurcenko opening the scoring just 2:42 into the match.

The Knights led, 8-0, at halftime.

Graham Glasgow suspended from Michigan football

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan offensive lineman and Marmion product Graham Glasgow has been suspended from the school’s football team, with court records indicating he violated an earlier probation, according to multiple news media reports.

Per online records from Ann Arbor’s 15th District Court, Glasgow, a fifthyear senior, admitted to consuming alcohol and failed a breathalyzer test, registering a blood-alcohol level of 0.086 percent, according to media reports.

Glasgow’s probation reportedly stemmed from a 2014 guilty plea to operating a vehicle while visibly impaired.

Glasgow’s younger brother, Ryan, Kaneland girls soccer cruises is a Wolverines defensive lineman. past Hinckley-Big Rock Another sibling, Marmion senior Jordan MAPLE PARK – Courtney Diddell and Abigail Taylor scored two goals apiece Glasgow, committed to the program Wednesday to propel the Kaneland girls over the weekend as a preferred walkon. soccer team past Hinckley-Big Rock, – Staff, wire reports 9-0, in its season opener.

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Josh Kanute wasn’t expecting this.

“I was pretty surprised when I would touch the wall and look at the board and see the times. That kind of blew my mind. I didn’t expect to do those times ever.”

Kanute, a Geneva native and Marmion graduate now swimming at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, turned in a performance for the ages at last month’s Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championships. Kanute won three individual championships – the 500-yard freestyle (4:31.13), 200 freestyle (1:40.83) and 200 butterfly (1:52.58) – en route to being named the WIAC’s Swimmer of the Meet.

“I would say this is the most success I’ve ever had, as far as my times are going.

These are the fastest times I’ve ever swam in my entire life, significant drops from high school that I didn’t think I’d ever be able to make,” Kanute said. “So

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Bryant: ‘mixed messages’ from Cubs vs. peers

By PATRICK FINLEY pfinley@suntimes.com MESA, Ariz. – One day after his agent questioned the Cubs’ desire to win, Kris Bryant defended Scott Boras’ tenacious nature Wednesday.

The super-prospect said, too, that praise for his scorching-hot spring training hasn’t jibed with the likely reality: the Cubs are likely to start his season in the minors to save a year of service time.

“First off, the ownership here has been great to me – drafted me second overall, treated me with but nothing with first class,” the third baseman said. “I’ve had a great time. (Owner) Tom (Ricketts) is great to me. Everybody in the front office is great to me. I have nothing but good things to say about them.

“But at the same time, I’m hearing from my teammates that they want me up, and I’m doing well and everybody’s telling me I’m progressing well.

“That’s kinda sending mixed messages to me. But

“First off, the ownership here has been great to me – drafted me second overall, treated me with but nothing with first class. I’ve had a great time. (Owner) Tom (Ricketts) is great to me. Everybody in the front office is great to me. I have nothing but good things to say about them. But at the same time, I’m hearing from my teammates that they want me up and I’m doing well and everybody’s telling me I’m progressing well.

Kris Bryant, Cubs third-base prospect it definitely is refreshing to hear from my teammates that they want me up there – and even other coaches around the league that I happen to know personally from the (Arizona) Fall League and stuff, have told me how well I’m doing.”

Bryant met with manager Joe Maddon on Wednesday morning.

“Put yourself in his position: he’s hearing all this stuff, he’s trying to make the Major League team, and he gets caught up in this political crap that he wants no part of,” Maddon said. “And I don’t blame

him. So when you put a young player in that position, to answer those kind of questions, it’s not going to be easy for him. He’s trying to protect his agent, he’s trying to protect the organization, he’s trying to tell you what he thinks. It’s very confusing.”

Bryant leads both the Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues with six spring training home runs and said he thinks he’s “been coming along really nice at third base.”

The Cubs, though, can demote Bryant out of camp and premiere him in the big

leagues as soon as April 17 and retain an extra year of club control.

“We’re told we can go out there and win a spot,” Bryant said. “I really took that to heart at the beginning of the spring. I really came out here with a chip on my shoulder and really wanted to play as hard as I can.”

While president Theo Epstein the club will make a “baseball decision” and not a financial one, Boras told USA Today on Tuesday that the Cubs were “damaging the ethics and brand of Major League Baseball” by not starting him in the Majors.

He blamed ownership, asking, “Do they really want to win here?”

Maddon is friendly with Boras and said he wasn’t surprised the agent would be agitating for his client.

“Agents are supposed to say things like that,” he said.

“Why that would surprise anybody would be a surprise to me. That is what you’re supposed to do. Scorpions bite.

That’s what you’re supposed

to do.”

Bryant will DH in Thursday’s “B” game, and will throw before then as he recovers from a fatigued right shoulder.

“Scott works for me, and he does a great job,” he said. “It’s nice to have a bulldog working for you rather than a poodle.

He definitely sticks up for his players. He wants the best for them.”

He called Boras, whom he’s known since the end of his freshman year at the University of San Diego, “polarizing” but “the best that’s ever been at this game.”

Bryant said it won’t affect his relationship with the club, although he hasn’t been in contact with Epstein about the comments.

“It’s an honor to wear this uniform every day,” he said. “I can’t help but smile every time I put it on. But I’m not a child out there. I realize there’s a business side of this thing.”

He said that “there’s nothing else I want to do more than bring a World Series to Chicago.”

BLACKHAWKS

Nordstrom hitting his stride by hitting opponents

By MARK LAZERUS mlazerus@suntimes.com NEW YORK – At 6-foot-1, 189 pounds, Joakim Nordstrom cuts a wiry figure, hardly the most imposing guy in a room full of bigger, bulkier guys. Yet he’s been delivering more hits a game than Andrew Shaw, Brent Seabrook and every other player on the roster except for Bryan Bickell, and in significantly less ice time most games.

“I’ve always wanted to play like this,” Nordstrom said. “I definitely feel that’s something that I’ve added this year, especially lately, trying to be a little bit more physical.”

Of course, Nordstrom took it way too far March 12 in Arizona, when he boarded Oliver Ekman-Larsson in the final minute, earning a two-game suspension. He returned to

the lineup Wednesday against the New York Rangers. And while Quenneville obviously doesn’t want him going around boarding people, he likes the physical nature of Nordstrom’s play of late. He has 67 hits in 31 games, second only to Bickell’s 2.5 hits-agame pace.

“His physicality has progressed as the season has gone on,” Quenneville said.

“I think his quickness helps him get there quick, and with that physicality he can create disruptions and turnovers, as well as races to pucks.”

After starting the season in Rockford, and returning there twice during the season, Nordstrom didn’t figure to play a major role for the Hawks this season. But Nordstrom has cemented himself in the lineup over the past three weeks, recalled in the wake of the Patrick Kane injury and thrust

into a larger role as a penalty-killer in the wake of the Ben Smith trade. Up until his suspension, Quenneville had been tinkering with nearly every line nearly every night – except for that fourth line of Nordstrom, Marcus Kruger and Andrew Shaw. That one has stayed intact, and likely will be back together Wednesday.

While technically still a rookie, Nordstrom no longer feels like an interloper in the Hawks dressing room.

He feels like he belongs.

“That’s how I feel around the team, the locker room and out on the ice, as well,” Nordstrom said. “I feel comfortable. I’m familiar with the systems and all the guys, and I feel like I’m bringing some-

thing out there on the ice.”

That comfort level has allowed him to ratchet up the physical play. He’s not a skittish newbie anymore, just trying not to mess up.

“I think I’m just more aware of where I am on the ice now, so I feel like I can add the physical stuff and still do my job defensively and backcheck,” he said.

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Re-evaluating needs on offense

By KEVIN FISHBAIN kfishbain@chicagofootball.com

Quarterback On the surface, bringing back Cutler and Clausen, with David Fales still in the mix, would decrease the need here.

Maybe that applies to free agency – there’s no big reason to bring in another veteran quarterback but the Bears hardly committed to Cutler for the long-term, making an addition in the draft still a very real possibility.

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Running back With Matt Forte entering the final year of his contract, and John Fox’s preference of using two backs, this is a high priority.

We don’t know what Pace, Fox and Adam Gase think about Ka’Deem Carey, who didn’t get many opportunities from the last regime, but there certainly will be some competition to be Forte’s backup, via free agency and/or the draft.

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The Bears signed Thomas Gafford, a stalwart for the Chiefs since 2008, to a one-year contract Tight end Wednesday. The 32-year-old has The Bears re-signed Zach started 105 straight games since Miller, who shined last presigning with Kansas City, recording season before a foot injury.

19 tackles and a fumble recovery.

Even if he showed promise, The Friendswood, Texas, native Miller hasn’t played in a regplayed for Dave Toub, the Chiefs’ speular-season game since 2011 cial teams coordinator who served in because of injuries. the same role with the Bears.

The Bears were interested He was in Bears camp in 2008, in Virgil Green, who re-signed appearing in two preseason games with the Broncos, and Gase during an audition for Patrick used two tight ends a decent Mannelly’s job. amount in Denver’s offense – Wire report the past two seasons.

It’s a weak tight end draft, and there’s not much left on the free-agent market, yet this is a position group that should grow in the coming months.

Wide receiver

Offensive line

Marshall is gone and Eddie Royal is in, and the Bears still could use an outside threat to pair opposite Alshon Jeffery, which is why some have considered prospects like Kevin White and Amari Cooper options for the Bears at No. 7.

Pace mentioned receivers on the roster who could have “ascending roles,” which may refer to Marquess Wilson.

Even if this staff is as high on Wilson as the previous (which is unlikely, consider-

One addition this week was guard Vladimir Ducasse, a former second-round pick who never panned out with the Jets and was shaky in his six starts for the Vikings.

Ducasse is simply a depth addition, unless the Bears plan to move Kyle Long to tackle – something that Pace did not rule out – then Ducasse is in a

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Roberto Garza is under contract, but the Bears reportedly have shown interest in Samson Satele and Dan Connolly, so Garza should expect some competition.

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Through one week of free agency last year, the Bears had signed Lamarr Houston, Willie Young, Ryan Mundy, Israel Idonije, MD Jennings, Jordan Senn and Danny McCray, before a lull that led to a few more additions in April.

In Ryan Pace’s first goaround as a GM, he made some big personnel decisions in his first week, from trading Brandon Marshall to signing Pernell McPhee.

With four new Bears added, one more re-signed (Jimmy Clausen), Marshall gone and Jay Cutler staying, we can take a new look at where the Bears’ needs remain, position by position, with six weeks to go until the NFL Draft and still plenty of free agents available.

Here’s our reevaluation of the Bears’ needs on offense:

ing the praise heaped upon Wilson last summer), the Bears still could use a weapon at wideout, and getting a starter in a deep receiver draft is a likely option.

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Men’s basketball NCAA tourney, second round, Notre Dame vs. Northeastern, 11:15 a.m., CBS NCAA tourney, second round, Iowa St. vs. UAB, 11:40 a.m., TRUTV NCAA tourney, second round, Baylor vs. Georgia St., 12:40 p.m., TBS NCAA tourney, second round, Arizona vs. Texas Southern, 1:10 p.m., TNT NCAA tourney, second round, Butler vs. Texas, 1:45 p.m., CBS NCAA tourney, second round, SMU vs. UCLA, 2:10 p.m., TRUTV NCAA tourney, second round, Xavier vs. Mississippi, 3:10 p.m., TBS NCAA tourney, second round, VCU vs. Ohio St., 3:40 p.m., TNT NCAA tourney, second round, Villanova vs.

Lafayette, 5:50 p.m., TBS NCAA tourney, second round, Cincinnati vs. Purdue, 6:10 p.m., CBS NCAA tourney, second round, North Carolina vs.

Harvard, 6:20 p.m., TNT NCAA tourney, second round, Utah vs. Stephen F. Austin, 6:27 p.m., TRUTV NCAA tourney, second round, N.C. State vs. LSU, 8:20 p.m., TBS NCAA tourney, second round, Kentucky vs. Hampton, 8:40 p.m., CBS NCAA tourney, second round, Arkansas vs. Wofford, 8:50 p.m., TNT NCAA tourney, second round, Georgetown vs. Eastern Washington, 9:02 p.m., TRUTV MLB preseason Philadelphia vs. N.Y. Yankees, 6 p.m., ESPN Cubs vs. Arizona, 8:40 p.m., CSN Golf PGA Tour, Arnold Palmer Invitational, first round, 1 p.m., TGC LPGA, Founders Cup, first round, 5 p.m., TGC Tennis ATP World Tour/WTA, BNP Paribas Open, men’s and women’s quarterfinals, 1 and 7 p.m., ESPN2

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ADVICE reputation can disappear Man long ignored by family wants to return the favor Bad Dr. Wallace: Dear Abby: I am the youngest of three boys. When I was growing up, my brothers didn’t have much to do with me. At times they were cruel, mocked my interests and made fun of my friends.

My professional life took me away from my hometown for 25 years. Both brothers pretty much ignored me, except for calls on my birthday that were filled with awkward silence because we didn’t know each other. I lived abroad for long periods, and even though I sent emails and postcards, I never heard anything from them.

Now I live back in my hometown and I am expected to participate in holiday and family events because “It’s family.” Please give me the words to use to refuse invitations I do not want. – Wary In Wisconsin Dear Wary: Give the following standard refusal: “Thank you for wanting to include me, but I already have other plans.” No one can argue with that. I do, however,

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips suggest you choose ONE holiday a year to spend with your “family” as a way of maintaining minimal contact.

Dear Abby: Three widowed friends of mine still have their late husbands’ voices on their answering machines. I think it’s spooky and in really bad taste.

Is there any way to gently suggest to them that they change their greeting to one in their own voices or an anonymous one? I’m a widow, too, and I wouldn’t think of leaving my greeting that way. – Flabbergasted In Florida Dear Flab: Different strokes for different folks. Has it not occurred to you that these ladies not only do not find the sound of their late husbands’ voices the least bit spooky, but that they might call their own

numbers in order to hear it?

Dear Readers: The departments of psychiatry and medicine at Tufts Medical Center want to learn more about the impact that caregiving has on family members and friends of people who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.

Because family members and friends of individuals with mental illness play a large part in providing care – while also balancing jobs and other life responsibilities – the physicians and research scientists at Tufts are asking you to share the impact caregiving has on different aspects of your life, including your ability to work and your health and well-being. If you are interested in participating in this study, visit tinyurl.com/TuftsCaregiver. Participation in this study is voluntary and involves completing an anonymous survey.

• Write Dear Abby at www. dearabby.com.

Healthy eating plate reflects latest nutrition science Dear Doctor K: Is a healthy diet still based on the food guide pyramid? Is there a better alternative?

Dear Reader: Twenty years ago, the USDA created its food guide pyramid. This symbol featured fats and oils at the tip and breads and grains at its base, with fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy in between. The pyramid was meant to convey, in a simple illustration, everything needed to build a healthful diet.

But the original pyramid, as well as the updated 2005 version, was easy to misinterpret. For example, some people thought the top foods were most important, rather than the other way around. The pyramids didn’t provide enough details about healthful food choices within each category. They made no distinction, for example, between fatty red meat and lean fish. What’s more, the pyramid proportions were not always based on the most recent scientific evidence.

As a result, in 2011 the USDA introduced a totally new icon called MyPlate. Experts from the Harvard School of Public Health and the Harvard Health Publications Division of Harvard Medical School then created an

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff even better alternative. It is based on a wealth of nutrition research.

(I’ve put an illustration of the Harvard Healthy Eating Plate on my website, AskDoctorK.com.)

You can use the plate as a guide to distributing foods on your own plate. Of course, not every meal will look like the Healthy Eating Plate. But your meals over the course of the day can reflect these proportions.

Here is what’s on the plate: • Fully half of the plate contains fruits and vegetables.

• A quarter of the plate is whole grains (not just any grain, as in the USDA version).

• The final quarter is healthful sources of protein like fish, beans, nuts, seeds, poultry and eggs.

• A bottle on the left side is a reminder to use healthy oils, like olive and canola. Limit butter and avoid unhealthy trans fats.

• A glass on the right side is a reminder to drink low- or no-calorie liquids, limit milk and juice,

and avoid sugary drinks.

• At the bottom is a reminder to stay active for health and to maintain a normal weight.

We talk a lot about healthy eating in this column. That’s because you ask a lot of questions about it. It’s not unusual for my patients to ask me: “Is there really scientific evidence behind all this advice about a healthy diet?”

There have been studies involving millions of people whose diet and health have been followed for decades. We can say with confidence: People who eat according to these guidelines reduce their risk of several diseases that can shorten life and diminish its quality.

The Harvard Healthy Eating Plate is sound information. As nutrition researchers uncover more information over time, I’m sure the Healthy Eating Plate will undergo some changes to reflect important new evidence. But even if not perfect, it contains information you can bank on.

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

I’m dating a girl who has a less-than perfect reputation. I knew this when I asked her out.

I had a class with her last semester and I thought she was very bright and attractive. On our very first date, we talked about her reputation, and she said she didn’t want to go into all the details, but she has changed and wanted to completely forget her history.

We’ve been dating for over a month, and I really like her. We’ve had great times together, and she has been a perfect lady. And though I’m no angel, I’ve been a perfect gentleman and I treat her with respect.

My problem is that all the guys I hang around with (we’re all football and basketball players) are really on my case because I’m dating this girl. And to make things worse, a couple of these guys have gone out with her and they think I’m going out with her because of sex, but that’s not true. I think she is not only attractive but really intelligent, and she has a wonderful sense of humor. She behaves like a lady and I’m considering asking her to go steady with me.

What can I say when my friends keep asking me why I’m “really” going out with her? So far I have not given any answer. – Football Player, Dallas, Texas

Dear Football Player: Just be honest. When they continue to press you for information, tell them the truth. She acts like a lady, she’s good-looking and intelligent, and that you care for her so much that you will be dating her for a long time. Eventually, they’ll realize you mean it and the crude remarks will stop.

Sadly, a bad reputation, deserved or

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace

undeserved, can be slow to disappear. But, in time, it will.

Dr. Wallace: I’m 19, married and the mother of a beautiful 3-monthold son. My husband and I want to be the best possible parents to our son and to any children who follow him. Both my parents and my husband’s were considered bad parents because they never gave us direction and never really cared what we did. Luckily, we both turned out to be good citizens anyway.

We don’t want to take any chances with our children, and that’s why we’re writing to you.

We’d like to hear what you consider the most important things we should do in order to be the best possible parents and raise our children to be honest, law-abiding citizens? – Mother, Michigan City, Indiana Dear Mother: I could list five-dozen valuable rules of wise parenting, but three of the most important are: • Lead by example.

Children are very observant. They’ll notice what you do far more than they’ll pay attention to what you say. Your behavior and lifestyle will greatly influence theirs.

• Be a good listener.

Listen carefully to what your children are saying.

Most of us have no trouble talking, but while we’re busy working our jaws, we sometimes forget to use our eyes and ears or our hearts.

• Most importantly, give unconditional love every second of the day!

• Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions at rwallace@galesburg.net.

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BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

A key play for third hand

CELEBRITY CIPHER

Fred Allen, a comedian who died in 1956, said, “I always have trouble remembering three things: faces, names and – I can’t remember what the third thing is.”

That joke has been rewritten is various forms. For our second common error in this week’s columns, we turn to third hand play.

The opening lead has been made, and dummy’s card played. What should third hand do?

Look at the East hand in today’s diagram. South is in four spades.

West leads the club two. Which card should East play?

In the bidding, North, over West’s takeout double, might bid two spades (very cautious), three spades (better) or four spades (best, following the primary dictum of the Law of Total Tricks – in competition, bid as high as the number of trumps your side holds). Whatever North chooses, though, four spades will be the final contract.

At trick one, East must play the club jack. Why? Here, South wins the trick with his ace and leads a trump, putting West back in. Trick one told West that East holds the club queen (otherwise, South would have taken the first trick with that card, not with the ace). So West should see that it is right to lead another low club. East will win with his queen and should shift to a heart. West takes two tricks in that suit for down one. (If West has a diamond winner coming, it isn’t going anywhere, but heart tricks might – and will – evaporate.)

Finally, if declarer ducks the first trick, East should immediately switch to the heart nine. West’s lead marks South with the club ace, so returning that suit would be a waste of time.

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COMICS Arlo & Janis

Garfield

Big Nate

Frank & Earnest

Crankshaft

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Stone Soup

The Born Loser

Dilbert

Rose Is Rose

Beetle Bailey

HOROSCOPES

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Pearls Before Swine

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Real Life Adventures

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TODAY – Don’t allow yourself to get sidetracked or dissuaded from pursuing what’s important to you. If you allow minor matters to interfere with your plans, you will lose valuable time that should have been spent furthering your career. Stay focused and keep an open mind.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Group activities or events will lead to romantic encounters. Be yourself and don’t try to make an impression by overspending or exaggerating. Use your compassionate nature to win over a new acquaintance.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Listen to your intuition. A change in direction is imminent.

You have the resolve and knowledge to take advantage of any new opportunity. Don’t let anxiety or worry hold you back.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Keep an open mind when it comes to changes in the workplace. If you are seen as stubborn, you will jeopardize your position. Avoid excessive eating or drinking as a means of stress relief.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Someone will try to blame you for something you didn’t do. Avoid becoming involved in a heated confrontation. Be honest, and don’t make excuses for yourself or anyone else.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Your interest in foreign places will be satisfied if you attend a cultural event. Don’t meddle in someone else’s affairs. No matter which side you choose, you will gain an enemy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Generosity is a fine quality, but flaunting your cash will have others thinking that you are trying to buy their friendship. Stick to your budget and pay only your own way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Don’t neglect someone you care about. Attending a lot of events by yourself or spending too much time away from home will have a detrimental effect on your relationship.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Keep an eye on your budget when shopping. You may want to treat yourself to something special, but if it limits your household funds, you will experience setbacks.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Love is in the air and romance and travel will go handin-hand. Your problem-solving talent will bring your qualifications to the attention of someone who can influence your future.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Stand up for yourself if someone you live with is trying to limit your freedom. You will need to find an agreeable balance before the situation comes to a head.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – An elderly relative will offer surprising details about your past. Love and passion are looking hot. What is currently a casual friendship has the potential to be much more.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Some easy money is headed your way through dividends, investments or insurance. Don’t spend it too quickly. Saving for an unexpected expense will ease your stress.

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Jim and Joyce are retired, selling their property, and moving.

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Thomas M. Hartwell Clerk of the Circuit Court (Seal)

y y, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as BLUE EDGE TACTICAL FITNESS located at 1751 Newbridge Circle, Elgin, IL 60123.

Dated: 03/10/2015 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

(Published in the Kane County (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, March 12, 19, & 26, Chronicle, March 12, & 19 & 26, 2015) KC 0264 2015.) KC 266

IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF Delmer PUBLIC NOTICE Salzer, Petitioner, vs.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE Patricia Salzer, Respondent.

SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CASE NO. 15 D 255 PUBLICATION NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for PubliREGARDING NAME CHANGE cation having been filed, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL DEFEN- Public notice is hereby given that DANTS IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED on May 6 ,2015, in Courtroom ACTION, that said action has been No. 10, of the Kane County Courtcommenced in the said Court by house, 100 South Third Street, the plaintiff, naming you as defen- Geneva, Illinois, at the hour of 9:30 dants therein and praying A.M. or as soon thereafter as this DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE matter may heard, a Petition will be and for other relief; that summons heard in said Courtroom for the has been issued out of this Court change of names of again you as provided by law, RAFAL ANDRZEJ KAZIMIERCZUK to and, that this action is still pending RALPH ANDREW KAZIMIERCZUK and undetermined in said court. pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/21-101 et seq.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you file your answer or otherwise make Dated March 4, 2015 at your appearance in said action in 40W605 Meadow Court, Hampthis Court, by filing the same in the shire, Illinois. office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on or before April 20, 2015, /s/ Rafal Andrzej Kazimierczuk AN ORDER OF DEFAULT MAY BE Petitioner ENTERED AGAINST YOU. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have (Published in the Kane County hereunto set my hand and affixed Chronicle, March 5, 12 and 19, the Seal of said Court on 3/3/15. 2015) KCC 0240

Name: D. Salzer Attorney for: Pro Se Atty Registration No.: Address: 1790 B Mark Ave City, State, Zip: Elgin, IL 60123 Phone: (224) 245-0602

Publisher's Notice: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation of discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD tollfree at 1-800-669-9777. The tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as PEACOCK IMPRESSIONS located at 6N687 Old Homestead Rd., St. Charles, IL 60175.

Dated: 3/3/2015 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, March 5 and March 12 & March 19, 2015,.) KC 0237

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JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE 735 ILCS 5/21-101 et seq.

COUNTY, ILLINOIS Dated March 2, 2015 at GeneIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF va, Illinois.

(DECEDENT) Name: Patricia R. Johnson /s/ Reem Qays Ibrahim Ibrahim Address:1599 N. Farnsworth, Apt 320 Petitioner City, State, Zip: Aurora, IL 60505 Date and Place of Death: (Published in the Kane County September 2, 2014 Chronicle, March 5, 12 and 19, 2015) KCC 0238 Case No. 2015 P 107 TESTATE I,the undersigned, hereby certify that I have Published the notice attached hereto once each week for PUBLIC NOTICE three successive weeks in the Kane County Chronicle the same being a ASSUMED NAME newspaper of general circulation published in Kane County, Illinois, PUBLICATION NOTICE and the first publication of said notice was on March 12, 2015, with- Public Notice is hereby given in 14 days of the entry of the Order that on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Admitting Will to Probate and/or is- a certificate was filed in the office of suance of Letters of Administration. the County Clerk of Kane County,

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KNAUZ BMW 847-604-5000

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GURNEE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM 7255 Grand Avenue • Gurnee

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MOTOR WERKS PORCHE Barrington & Dundee Rds. • Barrington, IL

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MARTIN CHEVROLET 5220 Northwest Highway Crystal Lake, IL

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BUSS FORD

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815/385-2000

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888/800-6100

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888/600-8053

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

888/682-4485 www.andersoncars.com

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GURNEE VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR WERKS SAAB

ST. CHARLES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP

CRYSTAL LAKE JEEP

39 N. Rte. 12 • Fox Lake, IL

ANDERSON MAZDA

www.motorwerks.com

6301 Grand Avenue • Gurnee, IL

BULL VALLEY FORD/ MERCURY

www.bussford.com

815-459-4000

800/935-5913

www.andersoncars.com

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

www.piemontechevy.com

Barrington & Dundee Rds., Barrington, IL

MOTOR WERKS INFINITI

800 Dundee Ave. • East Dundee, IL

www.clcjd.com

TOM PECK FORD 847/669-6060

888/471-1219

13900 Auto Mall Dr. • Huntley, IL

www.TomPeckFord.com

800/935-5393

KNAUZ CONTINENTAL AUTOS 409 Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

847-234-1700

www.motorwerks.com

www.Gurnee V W.com

LIBERTY VOLKSWAGEN 920 S. Milwaukee Ave. • Libertyville, IL

847-680-8000

PRE-OWNED

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www.Knauzcontinentalauto.com

5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

GURNEE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM

www.springhillford.com

200 N. Cook Street • Barrington, IL

847-855-1500

7255 Grand Avenue • Gurnee

www.gurneedodge.com

MERCEDES-BENZ OF ST. CHARLES

KNAUZ NORTH 2950 N. Skokie Hwy • North Chicago, IL

225 N. Randall Road, St. Charles

847-235-3800

877/226-5099

www.knauznorth.com

www.st-charles.mercedesdealer.com

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

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• Try to pick an overall theme – country, modern, rustic, etc. This will help you select materials and ensure everything comes together properly. Have a good idea of the look you want before you go into a design center or talk to contractors.

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Cabinets can take six weeks or more to be delivered. You don’t want to have your kitchen torn apart while you’re waiting for an item to be delivered.

• Determine the scope of work. Once you have a very good idea of what you want, sit down and write up a good detailed list of tasks that you want completed. You don’t have to be technical and you don’t have to use construction Photo for The Washington Post by April Greer terms, but just state all the things you Having a plan, starting early on materials and working with good people can save thou- want a contractor to do and bid. It can sands of dollars and immeasurable stress during a kitchen remodel. be as simple as: remove all existing flooring and cabinets; install new flooring, cabinets, countertops, sink and appliyour kitchen project and turn your effort simple and sleek design will appeal to ances per the plan; paint; hook up sink into a positive gain in home equity withmost buyers and help keep your costs plumbing; and install new light fixtures. out sacrificing quality: down. Keeping your existing layout is • Start with your design. Figure out always cheaper. Avoid moving plumbSee REMODEL, page 4 the layout you want for your kitchen. A ing and electrical items if possible – at

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The average full kitchen remodel is defined as: “Update an outmoded 200-square-foot kitchen with a functional layout of 30 linear feet of semi-custom wood cabinets, including a three-by-five-foot island; laminate countertops; and standard double-tub stainless-steel sink with standard single-lever faucet. Include energy-efficient wall oven, cooktop, ventilation system, built-in microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and custom lighting.

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• REMODEL Continued from page 2 When you start talking to contractors and designers you may find additional work is required.

That’s OK. It’s easy to update your list and resend to all the bidding contractors. Otherwise, the various contractors will list the items they believe you want, and it will be difficult to compare bids. A basic scope of work also eliminates some guess work by the contractor.

Ask your contractors to line item their bids as you’ve categorized the items. This, too, will help you compare costs and refine your plan.

• Try to select the materials yourself. Asking a contractor to supply big-ticket items such as flooring, cabinets, countertops and appliances leaves them with a huge range to guess on and there is a chance you’ll end up paying the contractor an additional fee on top of the supplied costs.

A lot of money can be saved in a kitchen remodel by shopping around on your big-ticket items.

I’ve not been able to save much money on things like paint and light fixtures. So I focus on my cabinets, countertops, appliances and flooring.

• Don’t select cabinets based on name brands. Cabinets are a huge expense. There can easily

be a $15,000 difference between various designs and manufacturers for 30 linear feet of semi-custom cabinets. Taking some time to select a good quality cabinet can save a lot of money.

I’ve never seen a home buyer ask for the name brand of cabinets in a home. You can get a very good cabinet for a fraction of the cost of some of the bigname manufacturers.

You should look for cabinet boxes made of furniture-grade plywood. Doors and drawer fronts should be made from a solid wood frame surrounding a panel and I prefer a solid wood panel. Furniture grade plywood panels are OK as long as they looks good but avoid laminated particle board.

Drawers should be constructed of solid wood with dovetail joinery and a plywood bottom that is tightly fitted into a groove in the side of the drawer. I also look for a good slide and soft-close feature. Shelves should be made of at least half inch furniture grade plywood.

If you ensure your cabinets have these features then the name on them doesn’t really matter. Most cabinet makers will provide similar warranties anyway. Check with your supplier.

Wood species and design have a major impact on price. Often you can get the desired look but save money by going with a little simpler design and different

wood. Most all cabinets are made of a hardwood so they will be durable.

• Choose the countertop wisely. Countertops also range widely in price. My top of choice is granite. Countertops are one of the first things people notice in your kitchen. Particle board wrapped in Formica or other laminate is almost always a turn off to potential buyers. When selecting granite, first choose the color you want, dark or light.

Price will often be determined by what your supplier has available.

Granite is granite so there is no significant quality difference in the stone. You can easily pick a $20-a-square-foot granite and get the same look as a $45-a-square-foot granite.

Watch the installation costs.

When it comes to granite, the supplier will almost always do the install. I’ve found that some suppliers advertise really cheap per square foot costs but then they jack up the installation costs. Make sure you get a full bid from the various suppliers you visit. You might find the shop that advertised $20 granite is actually more expensive than the shop that’s selling a $30 granite.

When it comes to cabinets and countertops, try going to one of the many small local suppliers. Shopping around with these shops can often save you thousands versus what you’ll pay

at the big home-improvement stores. And you are much more likely to be dealing with just one person rather than whomever happens to be on duty on a given day at a big retailer. I also find that many of the small shops can deliver in half the time required by the big retailers.

• Low-priced flooring may be just as good as the costly kind.

Tile and hardwood can easily range in costs from $1 a square foot to $15 a square foot or more. I find that I can get a very good look in a home with a $2or $3-a-square-foot tile.

For tile, I normally go to the big home improvement stores. Big retailers normally have the best price on tile but their selection is limited. Avoid using real stone if you’re cost conscious. The material is more expensive and it’s usually tougher to install and your contractor should charge you more for installation. If he doesn’t charge you more, there’s a good chance he’s not very experienced with it and you may end up with quality problems. I prefer a simple and clean look anyway. Granite or marble tile can look out of place if not installed correctly and properly incorporated into an overall design.

Good prices on hardwood can be found at one of the surplus or overstock warehouses. This may take some time because you never know what they may have in supply at any given visit. If you can use an overstock item you can save thousands in material.

This may require you to start watching months in advance of your project. I once purchased 2,000 square feet of solid maple wood flooring and rented a storage unit to keep it until I had a project ready.

• Go for midgrade name brand appliances. Appraisers

and buyers rarely value top-ofthe line appliances at anything close to their purchase price.

Appliances are sold a bit like cars. There are appliance sales people in almost every big box store. Make contact with several sales people. Get their cards and see if they’ll call or text you when they’re having sales. This is what I do. I buy packages of appliances well before I’m ready for them when I have upcoming projects.

These retailers have also been willing to hold my appliances for months until I’m ready for delivery.

• Do your homework to find the right contractor. Knowing your rough layout, desired materials, and armed with a scope of work, you can begin getting bids. Dealing with contractors can be a daunting task. Check your jurisdiction’s website to find good tips for researching your contractor and items that need to be in a construction contract.

Make sure you get four or five bids. Be wary of any bid that is too cheap or too expensive.

Have contractors line item their bids and closely compare the items. If one of the items varies greatly in price from bid to bid then you may not have properly explained your needs.

Getting the best price on labor is not always about just finding the right contractor. It’s about finding the right contractor at the right time. If a contractor happens to be busy he’ll probably still give you a price but he probably won’t give you the best price. So always get multiple bids from reputable contractors.

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$299,900

Geneva

$329,900

Batavia

$399,900

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Spacious 4BR/2.1BA Mill Creek home on culde-sac lot backing to golf course. Wood laminate floors, vaulted ceilings, neutral decor.

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Unbeatable homesite on Fox River in front of bike path! 1.3 wooded acres with river views.

Close to Geneva. Build your dream home with Sjodin Custom Homes or bring your own builder! kombrink.com

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Geneva

$199,900

Mint 3BR/2.1BA townhouse in Providence.

Adjacent to open space, parks, schools.

Numerous upgrades, hdwd floors, 9’ ceilings, granite & stainless. Finished lower level, 2.5car garage, deck & balcony. bit.ly/bridgeham

$372,500

St Charles

$649,900

3BR/2.1BA contemporary on 1.75 acres w/ pond & finished walkout bsmt. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, 2 fireplaces, eat-in kitchen, sunroom.

Two 2-car garage, tiered deck & private balcony. Amazing! bit.ly/middlecreek

Builders Own Home! Multi-generational/inlaw situation. 6-car garage great for car collector/ woodworker. 2 story & volume ceilings, hdwd floors, enclosed porch, gourmet kitchen. Pure Luxury! grf.me/1v6

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Elburn

$299,900

Spacious 3BR/2BA home on fenced corner lot w/patio & shed. Heated 2-car garage, hdwd floors, vaulted ceilings. Gourmet eat-in kitchen w/granite. Family room w/floor-to-ceiling fireplace, so much more! bit.ly/sycamorest

$750,000

Privacy abounds on this peaceful 1.9 ac. lot nature at its best! Builders-bring your small projects, or build your own estate in a wooded area. Can be subdivided into 4 lots. St Charles schools! kombrink.com

$699,900

Quality 4BR/3.1BA new construction in downtown Geneva! High end woodwork, hdwd floors, vaulted ceilings, 1st floor master suite.

Huge 2nd floor bonus room, full bsmt w/bath rough-in. True quality. kombrink.com

South Elgin

$695,000

Distinctive 4BR/4.1BA Luxury Thornwood Home! Cul-de-sac lot w/paver patio & putting green. Backs to walking trail. Quality amenities, gourmet kitchen, den, finished bsmt, master suite w/spa bath! grf.me/2Kn

Batavia

$454,000

Mint condition 4BR/2.1BA historic home close to downtown. Mission-style interior, original millwork, high ceilings & natural light. 2 fireplaces, 2-car garage, large master suite & gorgeous kitchen. bit.ly/322timber

$269,900

Elgin

$249,900

7.7 ac. parcel for your estate AND your horses!

Peaceful country living, highly rated BURLINGTON SCHOOLS, less than 10 minutes to Randall Rd. Envision country living, still near all the conveniences. kombrink.com

Batavia

$220,000

Elburn

$154,900

Great 1+ acre lot, use your builder or ours (Homes by Steve Hed). Great location in popular Blackberry Crossing subdivision. Just moments west of Randall Road. Soil test available on request. kombrink.com

St Charles

$379,900

4BR/3BA home on cul-de-sac lot in Arbor Creek. Eat-in kitchen, hdwd, floor-to-ceiling brick fp. 1st flr den. Master w/bath & sitting room. Full bsmt, tiered compopsite deck. St Charles schools & more! goo.gl/9OMYD3

St Charles

$739,900

Maple Park

$385,000

Roomy 2BR/3BA ranch style duplex in excellent location. Walk to high school & parks.

Close to downtown. Vaulted ceilings, hdwd floors, master suite w/private bath & walk-in closet. Finished bsmt. bit.ly/08830960

Custom 5BR/3.1BA Executive home in Rivers Edge. 4400 sq ft, quality upgrades & amenities. Backs to open space, close to St Charles North, Fox River, parks & more.

Meticulous inside & out! bit.ly/4302prairiecrossing

3BR/2BA Farmette on 6 acres, 3 large outbuildings, garden space. Above ground pool, deck, parquet floors, stainless appliances. Close to Rts 64, 38 & 47. Great potential & excellent value! grf.me/33w

Gilberts

North Aurora

Geneva

$219,900

Updated & upgraded 2BR/2.1BA townhouse in Gilberts Town Center! Brick front, hdwd floors, gourmet eat-in kitchen w/granite & stainless.

Private deck, loft area, rec room, 2-car attached garage. grf.me/35o

$348,000

4BR/2.1BA brick front Colonial close to parks, shopping, river & more. Vaulted & 9’ clgs, hdwd floors, neutral decor. Gourmet kitchen w/ granite & stainless. Master w/private bath, finished bsmt. 3-car. bit.ly/511turnberry

$207,000

Gorgeous 3BR/2.1BA Greenwich Square townhouse backing to open space. Open floor plan, 9’ ceilings, millwork, hardwood floors.

Den, vaulted master w/private bath, 2-car garage, porch & patio. bit.ly/2155vanderbilt

St Charles

$475,000

Roomy 3,500+ SF 4BR/3.1BA Fox Mill 2-sty on lovely lot! Paver patio, screened porch, 3-car gar., walkout bmt. Vaulted clgs, formal LR & DR, gourmet kitchen, den, master w/luxury bath!

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Batavia

$449,900

Beautiful 4BR/3.1BA home in Johnson Woods.

Full finished walkout bsmt, deck, patio & screened room. Gourmet eat-in kitchen, luxury master suite, pro landscaping, excellent location & 3-car garage. bit.ly/247violet

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$237,000

Updated 3BR/1.1BA Woodland Hills home on corner lot. Freshly painted exterior, close to park. New carpet, updated kitchen and bath.

Solid surface counters, master w/shared bath, motivated seller! bit.ly/1253violet

Maple Park

$449,900

Great 6-stall barn, 12x14 stalls w/indiv. fans, dutch doors, heated Nelson auto waterers, washrack w/h&c water, much more. Room to build home &/or indoor arena. Pressure treated fencing. 16+ acres! kombrink.com

Geneva

$309,900

4BR/2.1BA Pepper Valley Colonial close to parks, elementary, Geneva Commons & Delnor. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, hdwd floors.

Master suite w/luxury bath, finished bsmt.

Paver patio & huge yard! bit.ly/15wakefield

St Charles

$219,900

Great homesite available in desirable Silver Glen Estates! 1.29 acres on this large corner lot. Community well and sewer. Don’t pass up this great investment! kombrink.com

St Charles

$189,900

ATTENTION INVESTORS! Vintage building, great downtown location adjacent to city parking lot! Former salon/resale boutique w/ one-BR apartment up. Perfect for owner/ occupied business opportunity! kombrink.com

St Charles

$229,900

Mint condition 3BR/2BA townhouse close to schools, shopping and downtown. Private courtyard entry, 2-story vaulted ceilings, detailed trim, eat-in kitchen. 1st floor master suite, fresh interior paint. bit.ly/91whittington

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South Elgin

$239,900

Huge 3BR/3.1BA River Ridge home on fenced lot. 2-story foyer, hdwd floors, eat-in kitchen.

Floor-to-ceiling stone fp, vaulted master suite w/private bath. Finished bsmt, patio, pool, St Charles schools! bit.ly/584waterford

Batavia

$299,900

4BR/3.1BA colonial on fenced lot. So clean!

Fresh decor, hdwd, vaulted ceilings, skylights, master suite w/luxury bath. Full finished bsmt w/ full bath. Patio, storage shed, 2-car garage, close to it all! bit.ly/1151winnebago

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St Charles

$226,600

4BR/2.5BA two-sty, 2-car gar., peaceful cul-desac, 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.

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4BR/2.1BA eco-friendly, low-maintenance home in Windsor Pointe. Close to parks, shopping & I-88. Gourmet eat-in kitchen, loft, master suite w/sitting room, walk-in closet & bath. Paver patio. bit.ly/292berkshire

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“Buying a first home can be exciting and stressful for most young buyers, especially the financing process,” says Clete Thompson, vice president at imortgage, a division of loanDepot LLC. “There’s a lot of paperwork, many choices, and sometimes budgets don’t stretch very far. Our licensed loan officers specialize in helping first-time buyers navigate the home finance process, which can be stressful if you’re not working with a seasoned professional.”

To help first-time buyers, the experts at imortgage are uncovering prevalent myths about financing a home purchase:

Myth: If your credit score is low, you should not even try to get a mortgage.

First-time homebuyers lack experience, which makes separating fact from fiction a dif- Reality: Millions of potential buyers ficult task. assume they will not be approved for a mortgage even though many could according to the National Association down for qualified veterans or active qualify, according to a national survey of Realtors. One reason is that many military personnel. If you want to take commissioned by loanDepot LLC. first-time buyers use FHA loans, which out a conventional loan, many lenders require down payments as low as 3 to do require 20 percent down, but you can 3.5 percent. VA loans require nothing lower that percentage with private mortSee MYTHS page 9 Brandpoint photo

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Myth: It takes a 20 percent down payment to buy a home.

Reality: Required down payment amounts vary by type of loan and they are on average much smaller than people think.

Last year, the median down payment for all first-time buyers was 6 percent,

Myth: If you owe a lot of student loan debt, there is no way you can get a mortgage.

Reality: Don’t assume that having a lot of student loan debt automatically disqualifies you from getting a mortgage.

The key factor is not necessarily the size of your loan obligation, but the amount of your total monthly debt payments compared to your monthly income. This is called DTI. imortgage, for example, has approved thousands of loans to first-time buyers whose monthly student loan payments were as high as $300, and many more could qualify by increasing their monthly income.

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terest deduction any time soon.

Many states also allow homeowners to write off the interest they pay on their mortgages from their state income taxes.

Check with your accountant or CPA on if you can qualify for this type of tax deduction.

Myth: I’m about to get married and the wedding is so expensive I won’t be able to buy a home.

Reality: According to TheKnot, the average wedding has Myth: Buying a home isn’t a 138 guests who typically give a good investment. gift valued at $100 each. That’s Reality: Real estate, like other $13,800 in spatulas, baking pans assets, rises and falls based on and other things. If every guest supply and demand. Over the contributed to a “Down Payment past two years, home values in Fund,” you could have enough most markets have been rising. saved for a down payment on a While all real estate is local, if you $276,000 home in San Diego. bought a home in March 2012, “These are just a few of the

by August 2014 the national myths about home buying that median home price as measured surface frequently in our converby Case-Shiller had risen 29.6 sations with first-time buyers,” percent. says Thompson. “I always advise potential buyers, especially firstMyth: The mortgage-interest time buyers, to get in touch with tax deduction is going away. one of our local imortgage loan Reality: Though the deduction officers if they’re interested in has its critics, most observers be- straight answers to specific queslieve it is unlikely that Congress tions about financing a home. will eliminate the mortgage inWe are here to help.”

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Springtime is the prime time to get the house in order. Whether you’re looking to make a first-time purchase, refresh an existing home or simply leverage built-up equity for other reasons, it’s important to figure out which path is right for you.

First-time home buyers have an excellent opportunity to make their move now, as interest rates remain historically low.

First, buyers must start with determining what is affordable. In addition to the mortgage payment, housing costs will include property taxes, homeowners insurance and fees, such as homeowner association dues. Altogether, costs should be no more than 28 percent of monthly gross income and should leave room to continue servicing other debt, such as student loans, credit cards or auto loans.

When preparing to buy a home, work through credit pre-approval to be ready with a strong offer when the opportunity arises. In addition to reviewing credit history, a loan originator will consider the amount of the down payment. A down payment typically ranges from 3 to 20 percent, and one that is less than 20 percent may require you to purchase mortgage insurance. A mortgage originator, however, can provide a variety of lending options to optimize an investment, from 15- and 30-year mortgages to fixed and variable terms.

If the change in seasons is prompting an urge to make some improvements to a much-loved residence, consider financing the updates through a home equity line of credit. Eligibility depends on how much equity has been built up in the home and the lender’s loan-to-value ratio. A HELOC works much like a credit card and offers flexibility. A minimum amount is paid monthly, and interest applies to the amount borrowed.

Remember to consult a professional for advice applicable to your specific situation.

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1237 Rita Ave: Sold on or Nanouski; $425,000.00 James T Wilmes; $99,000.00 before 021815 by Mattes Trust 7N946 Northern Dancer Ln: 36 Lexington Ave: Sold on or 148 N Water St 301: Sold on to Adam J Pounds & Lucille A Sold on or before 021815 by before 022315 by Piske Trust to or before 022415 by R Russell Smith; $178,500.00 Fannie Mae to Debra A Corwin & Leonardo I Rodriguez & Carla P Builders Inc to Novak Trust; 3162 Raphael Ct: Sold on or William C Corwin; $296,500.00 Rodriguez; $154,000.00 $370,500.00 before 022015 by Jill Ireland to 908 Thornwood Dr: Sold on or 380 Ann St: Sold on or before 2018 Peterson Pl: Sold on or Mark Rubino & Kathleen Rubino; before 022315 by Bradley K PhilMaple Park 021915 by Maxa Group Llc before 021715 by Jennifer B $190,000.00 lips to Marc Bossert & Jennifer 1N500 Shade Tree Ln: Sold on Series Green to Tridev Realty Llc Hall to Gleen A Kibler & Bonne L 36W481 Hunters Gate Rd: Bossert; $110,000.00 or before 021815 by Carole J Series C; $346,500.00 Kibler; $217,500.00 Sold on or before 022015 by 920 S 7th St: Sold on or before Duschean to Franklin D Adler & 472 Randall Rd: Sold on or 2843 Weaver Ln: Sold on or David H Butler to Holmes Trust; 021815 by Fannie Mae to Brent Mark K Adler; $455,000.00 before 022015 by V Land South before 021915 by Brent A Car$1,775,000.00 R Hansen; $163,000.00 2N323 Landrose Ln: Sold on or Elgin Llc to South Elgin Compenter to David W Jordan & Kara 4N379 Fox Mill Blvd: Sold on before 022315 by Delores N Almons South Elgi; $3,795,000.00 M Jordan; $617,500.00 or before 021915 by James P len to Laurie Brandt; $222,500.00 South Elgin 582 Cole Dr: Sold on or before 336 Douglas Rd: Sold on or Dicristo to Dominick M Muzi & 4N012 Meredith Rd: Sold on or 10 N Gilbert St 307: Sold on or 021815 by John W Smith to before 022415 by Anthony E Dena Muzi; $419,000.00 before 021815 by Ramon A Melbefore 022415 by River CrossRichard M Zalewski & Nicole L Detente to Robert Kenders Jr; 4N414 School Rd: Sold on la to Cartus Corp; $515,000.00 ings Se Llc to Patricia A Jeschke; Zalewski; $400,000.00 $219,500.00 4N012 Meredith Rd: Sold on or or before 022415 by David R $180,000.00 871 Sunrise Dr: Sold on or 700 Nordic Ct: Sold on or beProkop to Manuel C Canta & before 021815 by Cartus Corp to 1397 Timber Ln: Sold on or before 021815 by Kane County fore 022315 by Randal C Powers Jennifer C Canta; $438,000.00 Justine Dover; $515,000.00 before 022415 by Kane County Sheriff to Federal National Mortto Jesus Vazquez & Carmen 5N523 Quail Ct: Sold on or Sheriff to Hud; $93,720.00 gage Assn; $363,340.00 Vazquez; $350,000.00 before 021815 by Sanders W North Aurora 276 Dublin Ln: Sold on or 863 Midway Dr: Sold on or Howse Jr to John D Callahan; before 021915 by Calvin D King Sugar Grove 1641 W Mooseheart Rd: Sold before 022315 by Glenn Trust to $324,500.00 to Adam Merry & Marie Merry; on or before 022015 by Jason 325 Snow St: Sold on or Andrea S Davis; $123,500.00 7N058 Tuttle Pl: Sold on or $199,000.00 D Leffel to Terrance T Feely & before 022415 by Fannie Mae before 022015 by Michael R 307 Sandhurst Ln: Sold on or Trisha V Feely; $315,000.00 to Benjamin S Montoya & Maria Elburn Moore to Chad Nanouski & Amy before 022315 by Fannie Mae to 200 April Ln: Sold on or before Montoya; $0.00 1074 Berry St: Sold on or 022315 by Edward A Hardin to before 022315 by Robert M Michelle Jiles; $167,500.00 Jachim to Douglas W Mcnally; 208A Laurel Dr: Sold on or be$247,000.00 fore 021715 by Wilmington Trust 40W705 Grand Monde Dr: John Collins, Peggy Collins & Grant Montgomery Na Trustee to Velia Rubio Duran Sold on or before 021715 by 303 E. Main St. • (630) 584-2500 • www.TheCollinsGroupInc.com & Cecilia I Nunez; $46,000.00 Robert Lucas to Michael J 3 S Cherrytree Ct: Sold on Lecroy & Norina M Infusino; or before 022415 by Debra J $250,000.00 Kupp to Marbella Duran Muniz; 40W915 Campton Meadows $152,000.00 Dr: Sold on or before 021715 by 307 E Victoria Cir: Sold on Ryan T Copple to Val Grass & or before 022015 by Rachel Alicja Gras; $400,000.00 A Uffelmann to Emily F Theis; $119,000.00 Geneva 315 Harmony Dr: Sold on 0S480 Ellithorp Ln: Sold on or 4N891 Old Farm Road 420 Fox Court or before 022015 by Gerald 1006 Keim Trail before 021715 by Anne Dwyer St. Charles $1,080,000 St. Charles $565,000 $560,000 St. Charles A Wood to Jeremy R Lavelle; to Thomas A Wagner & Tina M Beautiful French Country Home with scenic Desirable Hunt Club location, beautifully Wonderful east side location, quiet cul-de-sac, large lush lot! views on cul-de-sac. New roof, remodeled maintained home with many upgrades with 1st floor master suite with new master bath. Formal LR & DR, $134,000.00 Wagner; $340,000.00 master bath and walk-in closet. Many new include; water heater, air conditioner, furnace, FR open to kitchen and eating area. Large bedrooms up, one 504 Sharon Ln: Sold on or 107 S Cambridge Dr: Sold on with private bath. Finished basement with rec room, exercise updates, Gourmet kitchen with Winter Birch roof and landscaping. Wooded lot for a quiet room plus good storage. Stamped concrete patio with built-in or before 022415 by Fannie Mae before 022315 by Bryan Abihider Crystal cabinetry and walk-in pantry. Spacious and private setting. Clost to town and high JennAir ss grill & sink. Much new here, stucco exterior over bedrooms all with private baths. to Sirva Relocation Credit Llc; brick. New kitchen. Completely remodeled inside and out. to Loretta A Aldridge & Patrick school. $210,000.00 Aldridge; $288,000.00 504 Sharon Ln: Sold on or be119 N 1st St: Sold on or before fore 022315 by Sirva Relocation 022415 by Shodeen Homes Credit Llc to Michael GoodLlc to Chandler R Harnish; man & Elizabeth Goodman; $332,000.00 $210,000.00 3317 Hillcrest Rd: Sold on or 81 Johnson Ct: Sold on or before 022315 by John R Brandli before 022015 by Scott M Leslie to Julius Colangelo & Daphne to James J Rion; $126,500.00 Colangelo; $390,000.00 1582 N. 5th Avenue Lot 1 Barlow Drive Office Space for Rent 39W146 Herrington Blvd: Sold St. Charles $309,000 303 East Main Street, St. Charles St. Charles $235,000 St. Charles on or before 022415 by Et Cet This gorgeous lot backs up to the High-end office space available downtown Last available lot in Barlow Woods Subdivision. Great Fifth Hole of St. Charles Country Club St. Charles. 1 Private office and 1 cubicle fully opportunity to build your custom dream home on this 2 1011 Ronzheimer Ave: Sold on Era Land Co to Shodeen Homes Golf Course. Home features hardwood furnished. Small kitchen, reception area and acre wooded lot in the country, just west of St. Charles. or before 022015 by Wells Fargo Llc; $144,000.00 floors, beautiful landscaping and a conference room is also available. Plenty of Gorgeous mature trees creates a private setting.

Bank to Keith Wollenberg & Julie 39W205 E Burnham Ln: Sold Convenient access to shopping, entertainment, and close parking. Real Estate Agent Owned. large flagstone patio off back. to LaFox and Elburn Metro Train Station. 2.03 acres. on or before 022315 by Michael Wollenberg; $20,000.00 J Clary to Anne M Dwyer & Mary T Dwyer; $285,000.00 420 S 7th St: Sold on or before 021915 by Daniel Trust to Adam Hartig; $362,500.00

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St Charles $1,295,000 4 br, 4.5 ba Georgian w/gour kit w/huge island, eating area & top-grade appl. Vol ceilings, limestone & wide-plank white oak flrs thruout! Mstr w/ba & fplc. Lg patio.

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St Charles $1,195,000 4 br, 5.5 ba French Provincial. Hdwd flrs, wood beam ceil, stained glass windows, screened porch & much more. Fab kit w/Viking & Sub-Zero. Fin Eng bsmt. Htd gunite pool.

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St Charles $699,500 Fab 4 br, 4.5 ba home on Fox Creek lot w/pond, forest preserve & countryside views t/o. Porches, deck & patio. Gour kit w/fplc. Lux mstr ba w/claw ft tub. 10’ deep bsmt.

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3S349 Hart Rd, Batavia $849,000 Private 4 br, 4 ba unique home on 2.5-acre wooded haven.

Hand-carved wd mldngs, etched mirror art, stained-glass, slate & radiant heat flr. Indoor pool. Pond & waterfall.

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St Charles $825,000 4 br, 3.5 ba home in Persimmon Woods. 1.6-ac wooded lot.

Vault fam rm, library, lrg island kit & dinette w/views. Liv rm w/fplc. Lrg mstr w/fplc. Fin bsmt. Ing-rnd pool.

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8N020 Columbine West St, St Charles $639,900 Vintage 4 br, 3.5 ba Victorian built in 2001. Cust Craftsman kit cabs. 1st-flr master + 2nd-flr master. Hdwd flrs, screened porch, balconies & bsmt w/rough-in. Conv loc.

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Batavia $624,999 5 br, 4+2 ba 5500 sq ft ranch. 2.5 scenic acres w/priv lrg stocked pond. 20 x 30 ft outbldg. Vaul open flr pln. Cherry/ granite kit. Lux mste ba. Fin W/O bsmt. 3-car gar.

Stephanie Doherty 630-643-3602

Batavia $529,000 Fab 4 br, 3.5 ba home. 2-story foyer. Liv rm & din rm. Dbl staircase. Fam rm w/fplc. Granite kit w/ss appl. Vol br ceilings. Fin walkout bsmt w/fplc & sauna. 3-car gar.

Karen Parent 630-853-9608

Geneva $519,900 Location! Fab 5 br, 4.5 ba home in subdivision w/walking path to Fox River & downtown Geneva. Open kit, fam rm, loft, bsmt w/ba, tankless hwh, central vac & storage.

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33W335 Brewster Creek Cir, Wayne $589,900 Stunning 4 br, 3 ba home on wooded lot w/2-stall barn, fenced coral & 2 acres. Liv rm, din rm & fam rm w/hdwd flrs. Beaut views. 1st-flr master w/ba. Fin bsmt. 3-car gar.

Lynda Mottola 630-777-1255 OPEN

St Charles $534,900 4 br, 2.5 ba all brick home on .75-acre in Persimmon Fields!

Walk to town, shops, river & park! Granite kit w/ss appl & bay window. Hdwd flrs. Brick paver drive & patio.

Debora McKay 630-587-4672

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38W433 Berquist Dr, Geneva $475,000 Mill Creek 4 br, 4.5 ba brick-front home w/full fin deep-pour bsmt. 2-story foyer & fam rm w/fplc. Granite/cherry island kit w/new ss appl. 1st-flr den & ba. 3-car gar.

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St Charles $449,900 Curb appeal! 4 br, 3.5 ba home on east side. 2.5+-car gar.

Mature lot! Ext millwork & crown mldgs, hdwd flrs, transoms, vol & tray ceil. Gour island kit. Fab fin bsmt.!

Debora McKay 630-587-4672

40W759 Willowbrook Dr, St Charles $429,900 Lovely 4 br, 3.5 ba home w/sweeping views. 2-story foyer, wood flrs, updated granite kit, fin walkout bsmt, 1st-flr den, gas fireplace, deck & rolling 1.25-ac lot & more.

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St Charles $344,900 Like-new 5 br, 3.5 ba w/frml din rm. Sweeping open staircase. Bright kit w/sep dinette, 2-story fam rm w/2nd staircase. 1st-flr master/in-law w/ba. Full English basement.

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733 Queens Gate Cir, Sugar Grove $339,900 4 br, 3 ba home w/open flr plan. Lrg granite kit w/island & pantry. 1st-flr den. 2-story vaul fam rm w/skylights. Mstr ba w/whirlpool tub. Bsmt w/rec rm. 2nd-flr hdwd.

Freda Cieslicki 630-334-6545

St Charles $329,800 Renovated 5 br, 3 ba home in Surrey Hill. Open flr pln. Hdwd flrs. Granite kit w/cherry cabs & new ss appl overlooks open field & park. Lrg fam rm w/wbfp. Redone baths.

Walter Burrell 630-369-9000

Elburn $324,900 Beautiful 5 br, 3.5 ba home w/prof lndscp & deck. Fplc.

Walking dist to elemen school. Large kit opens to fam rm.

Master w/lux ba & walk-in closet. 3-car gar. Fin bsmt.

Pam Burke 630-935-2777

Elburn $299,900 4 br, 3.5 ba 4100 sq ft home on 1-ac wooded lot! Hdwd flrs.

Granite kit w/ss appl. Liv rm w/fplc, vaul sun rm w/skylights & Vaul mstr w/whrlpl. Fin walkout bsmt. Updates!

Stephanie Doherty 630-643-3602

St Charles $214,900 Fantastic 2 br, 2.5 ba end-unit TH. Lg 2-story liv rm & sep dining. Lg island kit w/ss ref & stove & sliders to deck. Vaul mstr w/walk-in closet. Loft. Fin walkout LL. Debora McKay 630-587-4672

Geneva $189,900 Fab 2 br, 2.5 ba end-unit. Open floor plan w/hickory wd flrs. Kit w/brkfst bar & appl. Loft/3rd br. Lrg master w/ba & large walk-in closet! Lots of closets. Walk to park.

Debora McKay 630-587-4672

DeKalb $149,900 Remod 3 br, 2 ba ranch. Open flr pln. Nice yard. 2.5-car gar.

Granite kit w/cherry cabs, ss appl, island & brkfst bar. Sun rm. 1st-flr w/new flrs, paint & more. Fin bsmt.

Freda Cieslicki 630-334-6545

Geneva $119,900 Contemp 2 br, 1.5 ba unit. Kit w/granite, ss appl & stone flrs. Liv rm w/hdwd flrs, fplc & vault ceil. LL fam rm. Newer siding/roof. New hdwd flrs & crpt. Deck. Pool.

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Geneva $474,000 Exquisite golf lover’s paradise backs to the 10th hole on Mill Creek Golf Course! Fab 5 br, 3.5 ba home. Chef’s kit w/Viking range. Ss appl. Lux mstr. Fin LL. Bkyd oasis.

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