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Get ready for Best of the Fox Love a certain store in Kane County? Run a business that you think deserves some public recognition? The Kane County Chronicle will kick off voting for its 2014 Best of the Fox Readers’ Choice Awards on Tuesday. Best of the Fox is an annual competition where Chronicle readers are invited to vote for their favorite businesses in dozens of categories. The business that receives the most votes in each category earns the title “Best of the Fox.” In addition, the two runner-up businesses in each category earn the title “One of the Best.” This year, Best of the

EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK Kathy Gresey Fox features more than 150 categories in which to vote. New categories are those for best ribs, gyros, beer garden, martini, chicken wings and summer-fun park district location. Of course, the contest still features its most popular voting categories, which include those for best salon, breakfast, dentist, ice cream/custard and martial arts studio. Lisa Glavan, marketing and promotions coordinator for the Chronicle, said Best of the Fox recognition helps draw attention to outstanding

‘Art on Fire’ hydrants again headed to Geneva KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com GENEVA – After its inaugural venture last fall, the “Art on Fire” hydrant design program returns for a second year in Geneva. The city of Geneva, in collaboration with the Cultural Arts Commission, is seeking artists to adopt and paint fire hydrants. Last year, 41 hydrants were painted as part of Art on Fire. With more than 1,800 fire hydrants throughout Geneva, plenty of fire hydrants as blank canvasses remains for artists to submit new entries this spring. “This year, we hope to fan the flames of creativity and engagement by reaching even more artists,” Mayor Kevin Burns said in a statement. Burns initiated Art on Fire last year. The program is free and open to the public, but participants need to submit an application by May 2. The application can be found at www. geneva.il.us or picked up at Geneva City Hall, 22 S. First St., Geneva. Art on Fire does not man-

“This year, we hope to fan the lames of creativity and engagement by reaching even more artists.” Kevin Burns Geneva mayor date a specific theme, but the program encourages artists to incorporate the character of the hydrant’s surrounding environment into their design. City staff will review and approve all application designs to make sure they do not compromise the visibility of the hydrants for firefighters in an emergency. Artists will be allowed to paint their hydrants through the end of May. The city’s Public Arts Advisory Committee and Cultural Arts Commission will judge the hydrants and award prizes to the top three design winners. People can take a virtual tour of all the 2013 decorated hydrants on an interactive map posted on the city’s website. The map will be updated this summer to include the 2014 submissions.

businesses in Kane County. “I think it brings awareness to shopping local, and members of the community being more aware of the organizations and businesses that are available to them,” she said. Voting for Best of the Fox will run through April 30 and can be done using a smartphone, tablet or PC. Readers are invited to cast a vote in as many categories as they would like each day, but they can only vote one time each day in any specific category. Results will be published May 24 in the Chronicle and on its website, www.kcchronicle.com. Lisa encouraged readers to take the time to vote for their

favorite businesses, noting that Best of the Fox can help make a particular business more well known in the community. “In a way, this helps to support the businesses [people] like,” she said. To vote in the Best of the Fox Readers’ Choice Awards, visit http://shawnews. secondstreetapp.com/KaneCounty-Chronicle-Best-of-theFox-2014.

• Kathy Gresey is editor of the Kane County Chronicle and president of the Northern Illinois Newspaper Association Board. Contact her at kgresey@shawmedia. com or 630-845-5368. Learn more about NINA at http:// ninaonline.org.

8LOCAL BRIEFS Library offering ESL course ELBURN – Town and Country Public Library is again offering an English as a Second Language course for non-English speaking patrons to help them improve their proficiency in English. The library offers the ESL course at no charge to adult students. This six-session course is taught by a certified ESL instructor. Students meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April 2 through May 7. Those interested should register. For information, visit www. elburn.lib.il.us.

Pesticide training study materials available ST. CHARLES – Illinois Pesticide Training study materials are available for purchase at the University of Illinois Extension office, 535 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by calling 630-584-6166. A pesticide license is required of everyone applying restricted use pesticides in a commercial or public setting, including forhire and not-for-hire situations. Visit www.pesticidesafety.illinois.edu for information about

pesticide safety regulations; to register for clinics or testing sessions; or to order materials online.

D-302 seeks to add members to committees MAPLE PARK – Kaneland Community School District 302 seeks to add members to its Citizens’ Advisory Committee, Finance Advisory Committee and the Kaneland Foundation. The mission of the CAC is to improve Kaneland schools by advising the administration and Board of Education regarding educational and other issues facing the district. The Kaneland Foundation is a nonprofit organization that has contributed for decades to the educational needs of Kaneland students. Selection committees will seek representation from the various attendance areas within the Kaneland community. For information, contact Beth Sterkel for an application at the Kaneland District office at 630-365-5111, ext. 109 or via email at beth.sterkel@ kaneland.org. Applications are due Tuesday.

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CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS An item on page 26 of the March 28 edition of the Kane County Chronicle incorrectly stated the location of Marmion Academy. Marmion Academy is located in Aurora. The Chronicle regrets the error. ••• Accuracy is important to the Kane County Chronicle, and we want to correct mistakes promptly. Call errors to our attention by phone, 630845-5355; email, editorial@ kcchronicle.com.

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FACE TIME WITH ROBIN STUMREITER

Where did you grow up? Aurora Pets? A fabulous cat named Prince after “le Petit Prince.” He is a rescue from Kane County Animal Control. Who would play you in the movie of your life? Cameron Diaz First job? An assistant to a secretary in a law office when I was in high school As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A dolphin trainer. I became an interior designer instead. A book you’d recommend?

“The Scent of Rain and Lightning: A Novel” by Nancy Pickard Favorite charity? American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals What game show would you be on? “The Bachelor” Do you speak another language? I dabble in French. Favorite local restaurant? Gammon Coach House in Batavia What is an interesting factoid about yourself? I played Jesus in a Nativity pageant when I was 2 months old at Trinity Episcopal Church in Highland Park. I fell out of the manger and started screaming, and my mom rushed up from the pews to save me. She was an extremely good sport, calmed me down and put me back in the manger.

WHAT: Healing Gardens, a two-acre expanse of woodland and perennial gardens at Stone Hill Farm off Dean Street in St. Charles, announced that it would be hosting a workshop teaching a prayer method called “Centering Prayer,” which is based on the teaching of the early Christian Desert Fathers and Mothers in an updated form. WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today WHERE: 37W249 Dean St., St. Charles INFO: The cost is $65 and includes six followup sessions. Scholarships are available. Register by calling 630-377-1846 or register online at www.healinggardensatstonehillfarm.com.

Kane County 4-H pork chop dinner WHAT: The Kane County 4-H Foundation will host its sixth annual pork chop dinner and auction fundraiser. Attendees have the choice of a two-chop dinner for $14, a onechop dinner for $12, or a pulled pork sandwich dinner for $8. All dinners include apple sauce, coleslaw, baked beans, a roll, cookies and a drink (pop sold separately). The dinner will be prepared by the Elburn Lions Club and served by Kane County 4-H’ers and Extension volunteers. Throughout the evening, there will be a silent auction of themed baskets

donated by Kane County 4-H Clubs and area supporters. WHEN: 4:30 to 7 p.m. April 12. At 7 p.m., there will be a live auction of prizes, including sports event tickets. WHERE: Prairie Events Center at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 Randall Road, St. Charles INFO: Tickets for the dinner are available through 4-H families or at the University of Illinois Extension Office at 535 S. Randall Road in St. Charles, through Friday or contact the 4-H Foundation’s Jeff Bornemann at 630466-1626 or Joe White at 630-557-2517. A limited number of tickets will be available to buy at the door for an additional $1 a meal.

Earth Day celebration planned in Geneva WHAT: Celebrate Earth Day with the Natural Resources Committee of Geneva and Geneva Park District. This free, family-friendly event will feature a green market with local merchants, rain barrels and compost bins for sale, a bicycle tune-up shop, free paper shredding, free tomato plants from Ball Horticultural for each family, chair massages, health screenings, games for children and more. WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 12 WHERE: Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva INFO: Call 630-232-4542 or visit www. genevaparks.org.

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‘Girl with a Cape’ in Sugar Grove WHAT: An event, Empowering Girls to Be Super, is set. The event features Amy Logan, author and creator of “A Girl with a Cape.” The cost is $5 per mom. There is no charge for daughters. Books and capes are available for $25, but those who register in advance can get admittance to the event as well as the book and cape for $25. WHEN: 2 to 4 p.m. April 6 WHERE: Sugar Grove Community House, 141 S. Main St., Sugar Grove INFO: Visit www.peakforkids.org.

Elburn Lions set for egg hunt, breakfast WHAT: The Elburn Lions Club has planned its annual Easter egg hunt and breakfast event for April 12. The egg hunt is free. The breakfast costs $7 for adults and $5 for those ages 4 to 11. Those 3 and younger will eat for free. WHEN: The egg hunt starts at 10 a.m., with registration at 9 a.m. It is for those 10 and younger. The breakfast takes place from 8 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Elburn Lions Club, 500 Filmore St., Elburn INFO: Call 630365-6315 or visit www.elburnlions. com.

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Nuckles remembered for role in Batavia legion By AL LAGATTOLLA alagattolla@shawmedia.com BATAVIA – Members of the Batavia American Legion are remembering John Nuckles as a strong participant in the group, a man who wasn’t afraid to knock on their doors and collect their annual dues. Nuckles died Thursday at the age of 92. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and then went on to become a 63-year member of Batavia’s American Legion, one of the longest to serve in that group. On the legion’s website, there is a page devoted to Nuckles. He also belonged to Batavia VFW Post 1197 and the Batavia Moose Lodge, but his friends in the legion credited

U.S. Navy veteran was part of group for 63 years Nuckles with an especially strong devotion to that group. One member, Jerry DuVall, said the Batavia legion might long ago have been diminished without Nuckles’ efforts. “I’d say if John bled, it would be American Legion blood,” DuVall said. “He was instrumental in keeping the post alive. … He did a lot for the post.” According to his obituary, Nuckles was born Sept. 2, 1921, in West Virginia. He was married to Phyllis Loughridge in 1948. He is survived by five children, Joyce Teasley, Janet Brandenburg, Carol Crab-

tree and Ronald and Randall Nuckles. He was preceded in death by his wife, as well as a son, Roger. A visitation is set from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Moss Family Funeral Home, 2090 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. DuVall said legion members will have a presence. He said members will dress in uniform to attend, and there will be a special ceremony at 7 p.m. to honor their friend. Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be at River Hills Memorial Park at 1650 S. River St. in Batavia.

Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke called Nuckles “one of the strong voices on behalf of the whole veterans movement, not only in Batavia, but in Kane County.” Schielke said when Nuckles took his oath, “it became a lifetime commitment.” “He was about as committed and passionate on the subject as anyone I’ve ever run into,” Schielke said. “His memory lives on through his service.” David Jordan, the Batavia legion’s senior vice commander, said Nuckles was the one who got him involved with the legion. Jordan said Nuckles

Read more To view the complete obituary for John Nuckles, turn to Page 9 of today’s Kane County Chronicle.

would talk to him and stress that “you young guys” needed to get more involved with the post. “And I was in my 50s,” Jordan said. Jordan, DuVall and Schielke all remembered Nuckles as a member who would make sure people would pay their dues. He would always show up in person to collect. “He’d go knocking on doors,” DuVall said. “He was persistent. … He wasn’t shy.”

8LOCAL BRIEF Deadline looms for scholarship applications NORTH AURORA – The deadline to apply for one of three $1,000 scholarships from the North Aurora Firefighters Association is April 18. Candidates must be graduating from West Aurora, Aurora Central Catholic, Aurora Christian, Marmion or Rosary and plan to attend an accredited

college in the fall. Applications are available at www.NAFD.org and the North Aurora Fire Department Station No. 1, 2 N. Monroe St., from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays. Students must have two teacher recommendations. Call 630-897-9698 with questions.

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Looking for geese? Go out, take a gander After a day of “dating,” Canada geese head back to the safety of open water for the night.

GOOD NATURED Pam Otto Remember when Canada geese were a fly-by-night group? Back then, before our resident goose populations took hold, it was big news when these large, majestic birds blew into town. Flying in V-formation, honking and squawking, they’d land by the hundreds on rivers and ponds. People, myself included, would go out of their way to take in the spectacle of what were then considered “rare birds.” But you had to hurry. “The Geese,” as we called them, never stayed around long. They had a long journey ahead, either north to their nesting grounds or south to their winter range, and our area was a mere stopover as they made their way along

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their migration route. Boy, how times have changed. Thanks to a onetwo punch of nonmigratory “giant” Canada geese (Branta canadensis maxima) being introduced to the area, along

with landscape modifications that have produced yearround sources of food and open water, these birds are anything but rare. Today, instead of moving toward a group of Canada geese, people

tend to move away, quickly, dodging both the animals and the ample evidence they leave behind. But if you’re one of the few folks who still find Canada geese fascinating, now’s a

great time to pay a visit to a local pond or riverside park. There’s a lot going on in gooseland. For one, migrating flocks are heading back north. If you’re not sure whether the geese you’re watching are migratory or residents, move around just a little bit. Migrating geese are much warier than our nonmigrating birds and will take off at, literally, the drop of a hat. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of a goose sporting a neck collar. Neck collars designate birds that are being tracked as part of assorted research projects. The collars come in many colors and usually are printed with three or four characters, depending on the research and the Canada goose subspecies involved. (That’s right, not all Canada geese are the same. More than 10 subspecies have been identified. In

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Dining at Chez Soccer Field might last a few minutes or several, depending on the quality and quantity of offerings, as well as how safe the male deems the area. Then it’s on to the next course, picking through leaf litter, followed by drinks back at the retention pond. Canada goose dating is a prelude to, of course, Canada goose mating, which normally would already be underway but, with this year’s lingering cold, may be delayed another week or two. Sooner rather than later though, Mom Goose will be on the lookout for a suitable location for nesting. Although most geese prefer secluded locations, individuals that are used to humans may opt for seemingly unnatural sites like parking lot islands or garden beds. The flower boxes on St. Charles’ Illinois Street bridge, for instance, are perennial goose favorites, likely due to their proximity to water as well as being relatively predator proof. Once settled, the female will begin the process of laying eggs, one a day, until her clutch is complete. Only after the last egg is laid does she begin incubating; that way, she ensures the young will all hatch within a few hours of each other. Incubation lasts about four weeks, so this year we can count on seeing Canada goose families, each complete with mom, dad and a gaggle of goslings, sometime in late April or early May. Even though Canada geese are ubiquitous throughout our Tri-Cities landscapes, they can still put on quite a show, if you know what to look for. Don’t be silly. Go out and take a gander.

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fact, the four smallest forms have been split off into a completely different species known as the Cackling Goose, Branta hutchinsii.) But even our resident Canada geese, common as they might seem, can provide plenty of entertainment. This is the time of year when geese transition between winter “surviving” mode and springtime “thriving” mode. Although the birds still prefer the safety of open water and their flockmates during the overnight hours, during the daytime you’ll see it’s a whole different story. Bonded pairs are renewing their acquaintances and young geese are pairing off for the first time. It’s The Dating Game, Branta canadensis style. I suppose the scientific term for their behavior is courtship, but I can’t help but anthropomorphize – that is, apply human traits to nonhuman creatures – as I watch pairs strolling along local park paths and bike trails. “Where would you like to go today, honey?” “Oh, I dunno. Maybe out to eat? Just give me a sec while I run to the bat... Oops! Never mind...” This past week, we’ve had the pleasure of watching a pair of Canada geese break away from the flock to enjoy quiet interludes in the athletic fields near Hickory Knolls. They’ve left their biodegradable marks, for sure, but also have enriched our daily birdwatching with their devoted behavior toward one another. The male goose, larger than his female companion, typically walks somewhat behind his mate as they make their way around the broad, open space. As the female waddles slowly forward, the male lags behind, grabbing occasional bill-full of grass as he keeps a watchful eye for potential threats.

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Five percent raises on track to County Board consideration By ASHLEY SLOBODA asloboda@shawmedia.com GENEVA – A subject that once sparked discussion at Kane County Board committee meetings has, in recent weeks, been moved up the chain of approval with little debate. In a 4-1 vote, the Finance/ Budget Committee this week moved a set of 5 percent raises proposed for four directors to Wednesday’s Executive Committee meeting. Doug Scheflow, R-Elgin, voted no. Committee members said little about the raises, which are the last of nine to go through the committee approval process. Since February, County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen has repeatedly presented information about the salary increases, which are intended to help bring the directors’ salaries closer to the region’s average, he has said.

He has said the intent is to protect talent and reward achievement. While discussion about the raises has dwindled at recent meetings, the topic generated much consideration when Lauzen first introduced the concept. The Finance/ Budget Committee, for example, spent an hour in closed session about the topic last month. The County Board was expected to discuss the first five compensation adjustments during its March meeting, but Lauzen postponed the item to April. With that delay, he has said, the board then could talk about those increases and the four that still needed to go through the committee process in one discussion. The Executive Committee is expected Wednesday to set the April 8 County Board agenda. The preliminary draft includes the nine proposed raises.

WEST CHICAGO – The Batavia Women in Business will host nationally recognized communications speaker Felicia Slattery at a luncheon set for 11:30 a.m. April 8 at Prairie Landing Golf Course, 2325 Longest Drive, West Chicago. Her presentation is titled “Credibility on Social Media and Cash Flow.” The cost is $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Registration is due by Friday. Register at www. bataviachamber.org or call the Batavia Chamber of Commerce at 630-879-7134.

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ware, 617 W. State St., Geneva. The event is free. Master gardeners Ron and Linda Stork of the Bolingbrook Garden Club will share their knowledge and experience of growing food in containers. It is sponsored by Geneva Ace Hardware and the Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley. Advance registration is encouraged but not required. Contact Janice at 630-854-1228 or janhas9548@att.net.

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Computer class available ST. CHARLES – The Salvation Army, 1710 S. Seventh Ave., St. Charles, will offer a free computer class to help individuals in their job search. The first class is set for 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Registration is required. Call Cathy Winters at 630-377-2769, ext. 210.

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SCOTT M. LYLE Born: Sept. 26, 1964 Died: March 26, 2014 CHICAGO – Scott M. Lyle, 49, of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at his home. He was born Sept. 26, 1964, in Elgin, the son of Clifford and June (Derka) Lyle. Scott was a graduate of St. Charles High School and went on to graduate from Marquette University. He worked as a jewelry sales representative for the Adin Company for many years. Scott was an active alumnus of Marquette University and avid fan of Marquette basketball, loved to travel and fish, especially enjoying deep sea fishing. He was a loving son and brother and a devoted uncle sharing many special memories with his nieces and nephews, whom he adored. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Scott is survived by his mother, June Nolan of Geneva; his siblings, Jenny (Rich) Angell of Batavia, Penny Ponio of Wonder Lake, Marty (Erin) of Aurora, Kathy of Tucson, Ariz., and Holly (Vern) Heintz of Geneva; his good friend, Karyn; and many dear nieces, nephews and friends. Scott was preceded in death by his father. Funeral service for Scott will be at noon Saturday, April 5, at Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State St. (Route 38), Geneva. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery in St. Charles. The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at noon Saturday, April 5, at Malone Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Marquette University Blue & Gold Athletic Scholarship Fund, 1250 W. Wisconsin Ave., P.O. Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201; or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, would be appreciated. For information, call 630-2328233 or visit www.malonefh.com.

ULO MOTUS Born: June 16, 1943 Died: March 24, 2014 ST. CHARLES – Ulo Motus, 70, of St. Charles, passed away Monday, March 24, 2014, at his home. He was born June 16, 1943, in Estonia. Ulo and his mother, Linda, moved to the United States after World War II. His father fell victim to the war and was never found. Ulo grew up in Hinsdale and later moved to St. Charles. He served two years in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Ulo was a product engineer at Miner Enterprises in Geneva for close to 40 years when he retired in 2001. He enjoyed golfing and a good meal. Ulo was a loyal friend who will be dearly missed by those who knew him. Ulo was preceded in death by his parents. Visitors will be welcome Tuesday, April 1, for a celebration of life service beginning at 4:30 p.m., followed by a time of sharing until 5:30 p.m. at Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State St. (Route 38), Geneva. Burial will be held privately in Elm Lawn Memorial Park in Elmhurst. For information, call 630-2328233 or visit www.malonefh.com. Please sign the guest book at www.legacy.com/kcchronicle.

JOHN NUCKLES Born: Sept. 2, 1921 Died: March 27, 2014 BATAVIA – John William Nuckles, 92, of Batavia, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 27, 2014, at his home. He was

8FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Antoinette Frohn: A memorial visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at Moss-Norris Funeral Home, 100 S. Third St. (three blocks west of the river and one block south of Route 64), St. Charles. Interment will be private. Olivia Gilmore: A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 31, at St. Patrick Church, 400 Cedar St., St. Charles. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday in St. Isidore Cemetery in Bloomingdale. The visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at Yurs Funeral Home in St. Charles. Gordon Howe: An opportunity to visit with the family will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 29, at Yurs Funeral Home, 1771 W. State St., Geneva. A memorial service will follow at 10 a.m. Robert Johnson: There will be a celebration of Mr. Johnson’s life from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 29, in Naples, Fla., at Berkshire Lakes Clubhouse, and from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 19, in Wheaton at the Wheaton VFW.

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Mildred “Mickey” Feldott, 83, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at Mercy Center Hospital in Aurora. She was born July 10, 1930, in Aurora, the daughter of Aloysius and Augusta (nee Weiss) Seppelfrick. She was united in marriage to Leon J. Feldott on Oct. 1, 1955, at St. Theresa Church in Aurora. Mickey was born and raised in Aurora and was crowned Miss Aurora in 1947. She met the love of her life, Leon, and together they settled in as one of the pioneer farm families of Fermilab. She greatly loved the farm life. Mickey enjoyed arts and crafts, and volunteered her talents to helping design the decorations for the Holy Cross Bazaar. Most of all, she was a warm and loving woman, a dear wife, mother and grandmother and always a wonderful friend. She is survived by her children, Renae (Dr. Gerald) Winnan of Frederick, Md., Nancy (Frank) Patterson of Elburn, Diane Feldott of Elburn and David L. Feldott of Elburn; two grandchildren, Ryan Winnan of Frederick, Md., and Sarah (John) Moran of Alexandria, Md.; her sister, Clarine Gengler of Aurora; several nieces and nephews; and many cousins and friends. In addition to her parents, Mickey was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Leon; her brother, Ivan Seppell; her brother-in-law, Eddie Gengler; and her niece, Jody Rossler. The visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, March 31, at Moss Family Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia Ave. (Route 31), Batavia. A funeral service will immediately follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery in Geneva Township. Contributions may be directed to the family to be used to benefit various charities. The Feldott family would like to express its sincere appreciation for the care and kindness of the staff of Presence Mercy Medical Center during Mickey’s hospitalization. For information, contact Moss Family Funeral Home at 630-8797900. Please sign the guest book at

born on Sept. 2, 1921, in Fraziers Bottom, W.Va., to John and Elsie (Wood) Nuckles. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Loughridge on Oct. 2, 1948, in Hampshire. John is a veteran of World War II, serving as a gunners mate second class in the U.S. Navy from 1942 until 1945. Following his service time, he resided in the Sycamore area to farm with his uncle. For the vast majority of his life, he lived in Batavia, where he raised his loving family. Being a proud veteran, John was always looking for opportunities to serve his country and community. He was a 63-year member of the Batavia American Legion and VFW Post 1197 and a 50-year member of the Batavia Moose Lodge. He is survived by his children, Joyce (Teddy) Teasley of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Janet Brandenburg of Batavia, Carol Crabtree of Elgin, Ronald Nuckles of Batavia and Randall Nuckles of DeKalb; grandchildren, Carey, Jeannie, Cassandra, Roger Jr., Nick, Tyler and Monica; eight great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; and three sisters-in-law, Darlene Stoffa, Jackie Nuckles and Bert Nuckles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis; a son, Roger Nuckles; a grandson, Danny B. Teasley; and his siblings, Virginia, Mary, Marjorie, Norman and Arthur. The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at Moss Family Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 31, at Moss Family Funeral Home. Interment will follow in River Hills Memorial Park in Batavia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family. For information, contact Moss Family Funeral Home at 630-8797900 or visit www.mossfuneral. com. Please sign the guest book at www.legacy.com/kcchronicle.

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8POLICE REPORTS Batavia • Two residents reported being the victim of fraud in filing their income taxes. On Monday, March 24, a resident in the 100 block of Jefferson Street reported going to file his taxes and was advised they already had been filed March 13 and the refund sent to an account in Orlando, Fla. On Thursday, March 27, a resident in the 200 block of North Washington Avenue reported going to file her income taxes, only to find they had already been filed using her Social Security number. • An iPhone valued at more than $500 was reported stolen Monday, March 24, from a table at Batavia High School, 1201 Main St. • Austin C. Hasil, 23, of the 1400 Holbrook Lane, Batavia, was charged Saturday, March 22, with driving under the influence, improper lane use and driving without insurance.

parked in the 400 block of Fulton Street. • An unknown amount of loose change was reported taken Tuesday, March 18, from a 2003 Ford Winstar and a 2004 Buick Park Avenue parked in the 1300 block of James Street. • A tablet valued at $500 was reported stolen Sunday, March 23, from a lower-level classroom of First Baptist Church of Geneva, 3435 Keslinger Road. According to reports, the theft occurred during Saturday night worship. • Alexa E. Tiesch, 19, of the 1200 block of South Third Street, was charged Wednesday, March 19, with retail theft of $127 worth of merchandise from The Mossy Twig, 27 S. Third St. • Anthony J. Pepper, 27, of the 0-99 block of Syril Drive, Geneva, was charged Friday, March 21, with possession of 2.5 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia and was ticketed for public intoxication.

Geneva St. Charles • Michael J. Petrus, 29, of the 0N400 block of Sulley Drive, Blackberry Township, was charged Sunday, March 23, with driving under the influence and speeding. • Andrew J. Bihner, 25, of the 2N900 block of Beith Road, Elburn, was charged Friday, March 21, with driving under the influence, driving with a blood-alcohol content of more than 0.08 percent and speeding. • Andrew A. Croy, 24, of the 600 block of Willow Lane, Geneva, was charged Friday, March 7, with possession of drug paraphernalia, driving with a revoked registration and failure to secure new registration and received a written warning for having an expired registration. • A cassette tape converter valued at $9 was reported stolen Tuesday, March 18, from a 2005 blue Volvo parked in the 600 block of Fulton Street. • A Bluetooth device valued at $50 was reported stolen Tuesday, March 18, from a 2013 Honda Fit

• Andrew P. Gibson, 32, of the 1600 block of Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, was charged Monday, March 24, with disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. • Mark Alan Keska, 40, of the 100 block of North 15th Street, St. Charles, was charged Wednesday, March 26, with criminal trespass to property. • Albert D. Love, 25, of the 200 block of Grand Ridge Road, St. Charles, was charged Thursday, March 27, with criminal damage to property. He reportedly damaged the back windshield of a 2009 Hyundai. Kane County Sheriff’s Office • A resident of the 37W500 block of Mills Court, St. Charles Township, reported Monday, March 24, that she was missing a $12,100 engagement ring set. She believed a contractor doing work in her home stole it Friday, March 14.

8LOCAL BRIEF Eddie Gaedel Pub and Grill to mark Opening Day ELBURN – Eddie Gaedel Pub and Grill, 117 N. Main St., Elburn, will have an Opening Day celebration to coincide with the opening day of the Major League Baseball season. The event starts at 11 a.m.

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ST. CHARLES TOWNSHIP – The St. Charles Township Road District has contracted with Kramer Tree Service to pick up the brush in unincorporated St. Charles Township. This will replace the previous brush pickup program that was in place for more than 20 years. Visit www.stcharlestownship. org to get the rules and regulations as some things have changed. The dates for pickups will start the beginning of the week scheduled and should be done by Friday of that week. The weeks scheduled for brush pickup include the week of April 28, May 27, June 23, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 22 and Oct. 27. For information, call 630-584-3496.

Dog jog, 5K run will benefit Animal Control GENEVA – A dog jog and 5K run benefiting the Kane County Animal Control shelter is set for May 17 at the facility, 4060 Keslinger Road, Geneva. On-site registration is from 8 to 9:15 a.m. with the 5K run beginning at 9:30 a.m. Two dog limit per racer. All dogs must be controlled and on a leash no longer than 6 feet. No retractable leashes will be allowed. Water stations will be provided for runners and dogs. Early registration fees are $10 a dog; $30 a adult; and $15 for children ages 14 and younger. Starting May 6, fees are $15 a dog; $40 a adult; and $25 a child. Participants also may raise donations to help support the pets cared for by Animal Control. For information, call 630-232-3555.

Parish to host event GENEVA – Members of St. Peter Parish, 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva, will present the living stations of the cross at 7 p.m. on Good Friday, April 18. The production is based on the meditation titled “Journey of Decision: A Way of the Cross” by Sarah A. O’Malley and Robert D. Eimer. The event is free.

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Clerk’s office disputes teen voting snag By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com GENEVA – Kane County Clerk Jack Cunningham is disputing a complaint that a 17-year-old almost did not get registered to vote, despite having proper identification. At issue is a complaint from Leslie Juby, a Geneva District 304 School Board member, to the Illinois Board of Elections regarding her daughter Madelyn’s experience trying to register to vote. State law now allows 17-year-olds to vote in a primary if they will be 18 by the November election. Juby said Madelyn had her photo student identification, library card and Social Security number – all legally acceptable forms of identification. But she said Cunningham’s staff kept insisting the teen needed a photo ID with a signature, which is not required. Kane County Supervisor of Elections Suzanne Fahnestock said a photo ID with a signature was not an issue. She said the teen had only the student identification card and did not remember her Social Security number. “That is not correct,” Fahnestock said of Juby’s complaint. “She did not have two forms of identification. She only had her student ID.” Juby said Madelyn, a Geneva High School senior, had the last four digits of her Social Security number because Juby herself dictated it to her over the phone when she filled out her registration. Juby said when she got to the point of signing the registration, she was asked for a photo ID with a signature. When she did not have it,

Juby said the clerk’s staff threw it in the garbage. “That is not true at all,” Fahnestock said. “We just needed to verify the information. She came back with her mother and ... friend. They were anxious, and we wanted to have answers for them. We said, ‘We want to register your daughter, and we want her to vote.’ ” Fahnestock said neither Madelyn nor her mother could remember the last four digits of her Social Security number, but a friend who was with her did know them. “We accepted the last four digits, and we would be able to verify that information,” Fahnestock said. “We were glad she was able to vote.” Juby disputed that version of events, saying her daughter told election officials that the last four digits of her Social Security number were on the first registration that was thrown away. “She said, ‘It’s on my other registration – the one you guys threw away,’ ” Juby said. “And they walked over to the garbage and pulled it out to copy down the last four digits on the new voter registration.” Juby said her goal in making a complaint to the state election officials is for Cunningham’s staff to have proper training in registering 17-year-olds to vote. Cunningham said his office keeps track of every complaint that comes in. “We will go over it,” Cunningham said of Juby’s complaint. Bernadette Harrington, legal counsel to the Illinois State Board of Elections, said Juby’s complaint was received, and the director of voter and registration services would be in contact with Cunningham’s office.

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8LOCAL BRIEF STC Library Foundation to host fundraiser WAYNE – The St. Charles Library Foundation will host a Books and Brunch fundraising event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 26 at the Dunham Woods Riding Club at 33W333 Army Trail Road in Wayne. Activities include meeting local authors, brunch and a chance to win one of the many raffle items donated by local businesses. Local authors in attendance include D.C. Brod, Doug Cumming, Roy Diblik, William Hazegrove, Richard Holinger, Fran Manos, Jay Payleitner, Bruce Steinberg and Judith Testa.

Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. Funds raised will be used to support a new Early Literacy Interactive Area for young children, their families and caregivers to develop pre-reading skills together. Tickets are $40 a person and must be purchased in advanced. Seating is limited. To reserve a ticket, call Ginni Tsipas at 630-584-0076, ext. 230, or the library at 1 S. Sixth Ave. in St. Charles. Visit the library’s website at www.stcharleslibrary.org for information.

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8LOCAL BRIEFS ST. CHARLES – The STC Underground has planned its Dodgeball Day event for 6 to 9 p.m. May 2 at the Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St., St. Charles. There will be several different variations of dodgeball including classic, jailbreak, free-for-all and three lives. After the event, enjoy pizza and refreshments. Awards and prizes will be handed out throughout the night. It is for ages 11 to 19. The fee is $10 a person. Advance registration is required at www.stcparks.org.

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Volunteers sought for Earth Day Trail Clean Up The Illinois Prairie Path nonprofit group will host its annual Earth Day Trail Clean Up starting at 9 a.m. April 26. Volunteers are needed. To learn more about the Geneva-area portion of the cleanup effort, contact David Peterson at 630-232-2153 or dw-peterson-pe@ieee.org. The event will take place rain or shine. For information, visit www.ipp.org.

Herb garden workshop kicks off April 19 in STC ST. CHARLES – A “Herb Garden Workshop” is set from 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 19 at Creek Bend Nature Center, located in LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve at 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles. Learn the history of common herbs and create a potted gar-

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FASHIONS ON THE FOX A spring ensemble of glamour and style hosted by Kane County Magazine and Shooting Star Studios 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 at Even Flow Music and Spirits, 302 W. State Street, Geneva IL Featuring local models and fashions from local Tri-City boutiques. Tickets on sale now on Planit Kane at http://goo.gl/5FZv8u. Each ticket includes admission to the fashion show, hors d’oeuvres, one drink ticket and one rafﬂe ticket. $29 per ticket. Additional drinks and rafﬂe tickets may be purchased at the event. Watch for details in the Kane County Chronicle and at KCChronicle.com Don’t miss out on the season’s hottest fashion event!

Sheriff, wife promoting fundraiser for Geneva girl AURORA – Kane County Sheriff Pat Perez and his wife, Terrie, are promoting a fundraiser for a Geneva girl suffering from a brain tumor. The benefit for Kayla Juan, 5, is set for 5:30 to 11 p.m. April 12 at Luigi’s Pizza & Fun Center, 732 Prairie St., Aurora. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Donations can be made to the Kayla Juan Fund at any Old Second Bank location.

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Prescription take back program set April 26 SUGAR GROVE – A prescription take back program is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 26 at the Sugar Grove Police Department, 10 S. Municipal Drive, Sugar Grove. This medication disposal program is free and anonymous, and no questions will be asked.

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BATAVIA – Kane County Audubon will have a bird walk at 8 a.m. May 3 at the Dick Young Forest Preserve, 39W115 Main St., Batavia. Participants should meet in the silo on Nelson Lake Road, south of Main Street and west of Randall Road. Those interested can walk as much or as little of the more than 3-mile hike around the lake. Contact leader Terry Murray with questions at 630-896-3219.

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OPINIONS OUR VIEW: THUMBS UP/THUMBS DOWN Thumbs up to the news this week that the Shodeen family has purchased the old Mill Race Inn. The Mill Race Inn is a quintessential landmark along the Fox River in downtown Geneva, and it was a substantial blow to the city when the scenic restaurant closed in January 2011. While the Shodeen family’s plans for the property have yet to be made public, Mayor Kevin Burns called the Sho-Deen Inc. purchase “yet another signature project that will beautify the east bank of the Fox River.” Burns said the project could end up part of a TIF district. While TIF districts are sometimes unpopular with residents, allowing this key location to continue to languish would be a considerably less favorable scenario for the city. Flooding on the site has been problematic, which surely added to the degree of difficulty in finding a buyer willing to redevelop what otherwise would be considered prime real estate. We’re glad Sho-Deen was willing to take the chance, and hope to see this historic site revitalized so that it once again becomes a tremendous asset for Geneva. Thumbs down to the voter registration snag experienced by a Geneva teenager and her family. Madelyn Juby, a 17-year-old Geneva High School senior, went into Kane County Clerk Jack Cunningham’s office to register for the election earlier this month with a photo ID, library card and Social Security number but initially was not allowed to register, according to her family. Her mother, a Geneva School District 304 Board member, said employees told her daughter she could not register because Madelyn did not have an ID with a signature, which was not noted as a requirement on the clerk’s website. Cunningham and Supervisor of Elections Suzanne Fahnestock disputed that version of events Friday, saying the problem was Madelyn Juby did not have two forms of ID. Leslie Juby went to the clerk’s office to demand answers, and said it took about an hour before her daughter was allowed to register by using the last four digits of her social security number. Leslie Juby called the episode “disheartening.” We agree, and are glad she responded by filing a complaint with the Illinois Board of Elections, as well as contacting Kane County State’s Attorney Joe McMahon. Cunningham and his staff owe it to Kane County residents to thoroughly dissect what went awry in this situation, and make certain training for anyone in the office involved with registering voters is airtight. Not everyone would have had the persistence to troubleshoot this issue like the Juby family. There is no excuse for confusion or incompetence that potentially could deter a voter from casting her ballot.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A real bargain in Kane County To the Editor: Thank you for the privilege of serving you and 515,000 other constituents in Kane County. We are trying to make it clear through the traditional press that any raises given any employees, including nine managers of 1,250 county employees, will come from savings gained in other areas. We should really celebrate that these raises will not cost you one cent more. When our county management team saves substantial amounts of money in one area and strengthens our collective financial position within a frozen property tax levy, we need your direct and indirect permission to reallocate some of those savings where they will benefit you the most. We have already saved you millions of taxpayer dollars in interest expense by refinancing bond debt; payroll and contractor expenses

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by eliminating lobbyists and public relations for the chairman’s office; and fringe benefit expenses by asking all of our employees to share more of the cost of health care insurance. I promised to deliver “management best practices.” These include annual performance reviews for executive directors, terminating employment of any senior executives who are not performing “superior” work for you and your neighbors, but then also paying directors based on the merit of their performance in an open, transparent and board-participatory manner, prescribed by county ordinance at least the “average” of what their relative peer groups earn. It would be a terrible error in practical management judgment of being penny wise and pound foolish to do otherwise. You and I want our public employees focused on performance, not pay. I will save as much as I can in

other areas so that any of our actions cost you as little as possible. In exchange for about a nickel on your property tax bill you are getting frozen county and forest preserve property tax levies (for three years in a row – since I announced my intention to run for chairman), spending that is less than our revenues, a strengthened county balance sheet, and fulfillment of our service and financial commitments to provide justice (courts), public safety (sheriff), public health (now nationally recognized and accredited), roads (constructed and cleared – no matter how much snow falls!), free and safe elections (county clerk) and much more. We are living within our means in all spending, including rank-andfile and director raises, without asking you for one penny more in property taxes. Christopher J. Lauzen Kane County Board chairman

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We can’t afford it To “Shame on us,” how much more taxes can we afford to pay? Most of it is going to the schools. Do the schools really need it? I don’t think so. If the children get from their parents, iPads and iPods, and they have all that, why are we paying extra for their education? I am a baby boomer. I didn’t not grow up with what’s there now. Guess what? I grew up. I wasn’t a needy bunch, like the kids of today are. Enough is enough. The teachers get paid enough. Yes, they are dealing with the brats of today, but that’s the parents’ fault.

Stop taxing us for everything I understand the outrage that the people who wanted that referendum to pass are expressing. However, why don’t they understand the difficulty it is for the taxpayers, who are already overburdened with taxes and fees and electrical costs and hospitalization costs? They say, well, we have money for an arch? Don’t they understand that we protested that arch, and we are as upset as anybody that Batavia has spent all this money … Why don’t you understand that philanthropy and collection for

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When is it going to stop? Reading the Chronicle, seeing how they want a soda tax. Illinois is the land of tax. It’s got to stop sometime. People are going to just start buying things from out of state. You’re obese because you drank a can of pop? There’s a lot of food out there that’s worse. How about the fast food, they should tax that. When is this going to stop?

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$120,000 to give to the people who have disabilities. The rest of us can’t even afford to pay the bills that we have. It’s time to wake up and stop taxing us for everything. Let’s go back to

In town, unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication can be destroyed through the local police department. Another outlet is the collection bin inside the second set of double doors of the Kane County Jail.

No salt? Why not? Here it is, another snow in St. Charles, 6 o’clock in the morning. There’s not quite an inch, and there are no salt trucks out. I went down Prairie Street, and there is no salt. I’m not sure what’s going on. Nothing seems to be taken care of the way it used to be taken care of. Maybe somebody should have thought of that when a college degree became more important than experience.

Tax-and-spend party It now seems that Gov. Quinn and the Democrat leaders of the Illinois Legislature now wish to make the income tax increase, which was promised to be temporary, permanent. Once again, the tax-and-spend party has lied to the Illinois taxpayers. Is anyone surprised?

Mind your manners Dining out etiquette: When meals are brought to the table, the large eater doesn’t want to hear from the small eater, “That’s a lot of food,” or, “I’ll never eat all of that.” Most of the time, I like to enjoy my entire meal, and I find comments of such insulting, thereby making my meal less enjoyable. If you prefer to eat meals of smaller portions, mind your manners and do so without comments.

CAMPTON HILLS – “Gallery of Nature” at Wasco Nursery & Garden Center, 41W781 Route 64, Campton Hills, will open for the 2014 season Tuesday. It features artwork by Anne F. Hanley, a professional Batik artist and painter living in Wheaton. The exhibit ends May 1. An artist reception is set for 3 to 5 p.m. April 12. Visit http://afhanley.com or www.wasconursery.com for information.

Forest preserve to offer programs ST. CHARLES – The Kane County Forest Preserve District’s spring nature programs for preschoolers will focus on cottontails April 16, and beavers on May 21. Nature Tykes, a program for 3-year-olds, meets from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Little Naturalists, a program for 4-year-olds, meets from 1 to 2 p.m. Both programs will be at Creek Bend Nature Center in the LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles. Registration is $5 a session. For information, contact 630-444-3190 or programs@kaneforest.com.

State of Village address for North Aurora set NORTH AURORA – The State of the Village address for North Aurora is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 9 at Oak Street Restaurant & Bar, 945 Oak St., North Aurora. Lunch will be served at noon. Village President Dale Berman will discuss last year’s accomplishments, current projects and plans for the future. Admission is $30 for the public and $25 for Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce members. For information or to register, visit www.aurorachamber.com or contact 630-256-3180.

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I’m calling in response to “Shame on us.” In my defense, as a voter in Kane County, I want to let you know that I do want to help. The problem is that I am tapped out. I work part time. I open my paycheck, and it’s less $200 in taxes that I could really use right now. I go to the grocery store, and I am taxed. I put gas in my car, and I am taxed. I’m lucky I can pay for my health insurance, my car insurance and my life insurance. I do want to help, but the problem is I am tapped out right now. When times get better, I will try to do what I can do to help people with disabilities. It’s not that I’m against it. But right now, it’s not a good time. According to the results from the voters in Kane County, it looks like they feel the same way. It should say, “Shame on our federal, state and local governments” for taxing us the way they do.

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Animal control, and much more Sauceda aims to change department’s name to Kane County Animal Care and Control By ASHLEY SLOBODA asloboda@shawmedia.com

ENEVA – Most of the duties performed by Kane County Animal Control don’t attract the level of media attention it got this month when Administrator Robert Sauceda led the efforts to move about 100 animals from an impounded petting zoo. The event spurred an outpouring of support that included dozens of volunteers and donations of various supplies, resources and money. County Board member T.R. Smith, R-Maple Park, said last week he liked that Animal Control set the precedent that it will help all animals and not just cats and dogs, like it had in the past. This, he said, has “really shown the public what we can do.” Sauceda agreed that the situation with the petting zoo animals demonstrated what his department is capable of and what its goal and mission is going forward. “This was a turning point for us,” Sauceda said. Since joining Animal Control last year – he started as billing manager before the County Board named him interim administrator in November – Sauceda has maintained the department’s main role of preventing rabies while finding more ways to involve the community with his agency and better promote what it does. “People think we’re just animal control,” he said. Sauceda said he is seeking County Board approval to change the department’s name to Kane County Animal Care and Control to better reflect its responsibilities, which include running a shelter for animals up for adoption. Cats and dogs are mainstays at the shelter, but Animal Control also gets other species, including goats, bunnies, snakes and turtles, Sauceda said. In February, he said, police notified An-

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imal Control of a potbelly pig that was dropped off at a meat packing plant. She was rescued last week by a farm in southern Illinois, Sauceda said.

“We try to reach out to the rescues all over the state,” he said. “If they’re state certified, we’ll work with them.” Each animal under Animal Control’s care starts with a

health check, Sauceda said. Only sick, injured and aggressive animals are euthanized, he said. Using those guidelines, he said, the number of animals euthanized decreased

from 123 in 2012 to 45 in 2013. To raise awareness for the shelter, Animal Control will host a dog jog and 5K run May 17. Proceeds will benefit the pets at the shelter, and teams have the option of raising donations as well. Animal Control is using Facebook to promote this event, as well as the pets available for adoption and the

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Kane County Animal Control Administrator Robert Sauceda pets Annie, a dog up for adoption, at the county’s facility Tuesday in Geneva. mending him for employment. Sauceda, the chairman said, has been doing a “wonderful job.” Before Sauceda joined Animal Control, Lauzen said, the agency had undergone multi-

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About 50 to 75 people ran away once police arrived at party in 2013 By ASHLEY SLOBODA asloboda@shawmedia.com BATAVIA – The adults charged in a Batavia underage drinking party must pay a total of $850 in fines and costs, according to Kane County court records. In a bench trial Tuesday, Kane County Associate Judge Elizabeth Flood sentenced Vanessa Fania, 40, to five months of conditional discharge and $500 in fines and costs, records show. Scott Kelley, also 40, received supervision and was ordered to pay $350, according to records. Both are next due in court Sept. 23.

Fania, of Batavia, and Kelley, of Montgomery, each were charged with hosting an unlawful residential gathering. The charges stemmed from a party in the 200 block of South Prairie Street on Nov. 1, 2013. Batavia police responded to the residence at about 9:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a loud party. About 50 to 75 people ran away once police arrived, police have said. An investigation reportedly led police to a large gathering of minors inside the home. Several people also were in a detached garage and a bonfire was in the backyard, police have said. Police charged 21 minors with underage drinking and questioned 12 additional juveniles who were at the party but not drinking.

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toughest cases to litigate because there is no concrete evidence of an injury, and they are the most likely to be rejected by the attorney. Plaintiff accrued $7,500 in medical bills after X-rays, doctor visits and physical therapy for several months. Plaintiff then consults with me as to whether I will accept his case. When I evaluate small personal injury claims, I ask the potential client to bring me the medical records, the medical billings, and to authorize the medical providers in person to speak to me and my staff. If the potential client retrieves the medical records

and the medical billings, and authorizes me to speak with the medical providers, I will almost always accept the case. The client has saved me invaluable time. What took the client an hour or so would take me several hours – I have to draft and submit HIPAA requests to each biller and medical provider, call often to determine whether my claims have been received and processed, etc. Instead, I can spend my time verifying the billings and negotiating the claim. The only other major reasons I have rejected small personal injury claims? The client was at fault, the stat-

ute of limitations has run, or the client has unrealistic expectations. The above scenario is not going to settle for $50,000 plus. • Anthony Scifo is a resident of Kane County and an associate attorney with Shaw, Jacobs, Goostree and Associates P.C. in St. Charles, where he concentrates in divorce and family law, personal injury and wrongful death. His goal with this occasional column is to help educate the public regarding the court system and the law. Contact him with general legal questions at editorial@kcchronicle.com.

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8LOCAL BRIEFS Geneva Women’s Club to offer tuition aid GENEVA – The Geneva Women’s Club, formerly Mothers Club of Geneva, will offer tuition aid once again to Geneva school district residents who will pursue higher education. For the academic year 2014-15, the organization will be awarding multiple scholarships totaling $7,500. Qualifying applicants will be evaluated on the basis of financial need, community service and academic achievement. Applicants must reside in the Geneva school district, be a current high school senior during the 2013-14 academic year, have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or better, be able to show proof of community service hours and enroll at an accredited two- or four-year college or university or a vocational-technical school. Application forms are available at the Geneva High School guidance office or can be downloaded from the organization’s website at www.mothersclubofgeneva. org. Applications, along with required attachments, must be postmarked or electronically sent by Monday. For information, email info@ mothersclubofgeneva.org.

CERT training course available in Aurora NORTH AURORA – A Community Emergency Response Team training course begins in April in North Aurora. The course is intended to teach citizens how to better cope with the aftermath of a disaster by training them in basic disaster response skills. The topics of the course are disaster preparedness, disaster fire suppression, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue operations, disaster psychology and team organization and course review and disaster simulation. The free course will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays starting April 1 in the community room at the North Aurora Police Department, 200 S. Lincolnway St. Participants must be 18 years of age or

older. Preference for admission into the course will be given to North Aurora residents. Applications to attend the course can be picked up at the North Aurora Police Department, or they are available online at www.vil.north-aurora.il.us/ forms.aspx. Questions can be directed to Deputy Chief Scott Buziecki at 630-897-8705, ext. 752 or sbuziecki@vil.north-aurora.il.us.

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Garden Club accepting scholarship applications ST. CHARLES – The Pottawatomie Garden Club is accepting applications for its annual scholarship award. High school seniors and college students who are interested in college degrees in botany, conservation, land management, ecology, forestry, agriculture, horticulture, environmental concerns or related studies may apply for a $3,000 scholarship. Applicants must reside within the St. Charles High School District 303 boundaries. The application deadline is Thursday. Students may ask their counselors for an application form or download the form from the Pottawatomie Garden Club website at www.pottagardenclub.org.

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Marmion baseball coach Dave Rakow receives an email from a Blue Jays rep inquiring when Cadets senior ace Alex Troop is pitching, writes sports editor Jay Schwab. PAGE 30

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PAIR APPARENT THE NEW-LOOK DOUBLES TEAM FOR ST. CHARLES NORTH BOYS TENNIS IS READY TO GO. PAGE 28 Sandy Bressner – sbressner@shawmedia.com

St. Charles North tennis player Aaron Amburgey hits a return to doubles partner Grant Spellman during practice at the school Friday in St. Charles.

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Kane County Chronicle / KCChronicle.com • Saturday, March 29, 2014

By JAY SCHWAB jschwab@shawmedia.com

T. CHARLES – Grant Spellman can be patient when it comes to tennis. The St. Charles North senior said he and his father devoted hours to figuring out a racket stringing machine that was a Christmas present a few years ago. “That day we spent like 4½ hours doing like one racket, just teaching ourselves,” Spellman said. “It’s hard to learn. Between the YouTube videos and advice from other pros I know the area, we eventually pieced it together. Now we can do it in about 45, 40 minutes, but it started off a lot more difficult.” While adjusting to a new doubles partner for his senior year would seem to call upon Spellman’s patience once more, the returning IHSA state qualifier isn’t so sure that will be necessary. North junior Aaron Amburgey – a transfer from suburban Louisville, Ky. – comes to the North Stars with a strong background, and is expected to emerge as a worthy partner for a promising No. 1 North Stars tandem.

See STRINGS, page 29

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St. Charles North tennis player Aaron Amburgey (left) talks with doubles partner Grant Spellman during practice at the school Friday in St. Charles. Amburgey moved from near Louisville, Ky., last summer and now is partnering with Spellman in doubles this season.

BOYS TENNIS TEAMS AND PLAYERS TO WATCH THIS SEASON TEAMS TO WATCH Batavia The Bulldogs return all 11 starters from last year’s Upstate Eight Conference River champions. The No. 1 doubles team of junior Adam Maris and senior Jeff Lorden (25-6 last year) combine with singles standouts Ryan Sterling and Tim Murat to supply the Bulldogs a strong base with which to build their lineup. Marmion The Cadets are coming off consecutive undefeated regular seasons and are five-time defending conference champions. Varsity returnees John Graft, Ricky Angsten, Kevin Hoss, Dave Demoll, John King and Luke Hoss are poised to keep the Cadets’ tradition cooking. Geneva With three doubles players who have state experience returning

(Nick Huang, Ryan Doeckel, John Potts), the Vikings should be especially formidable on that side of the lineup. Fellow varsity returnees Curran McQuilkin, Quade Spellman, Brad Burgess, Jakob Grootens and Christian Fournier will seek to bolster the Vikings’ chances. St. Charles East Jasper Koenen supplying the Saints a virtually automatic win at No. 1 singles is a nice starting point. Coach Rob Livermore, though, is also high on the Saints’ depth, with seniors George Spoerl and Matt McCarthy, juniors Colin Jones and Connor Anderson and sophomore Alex Winters among those ready to produce. St. Charles North North coach Sean Masoncup is optimistic his team can challenge Batavia in the typically competitive

UEC River race. Returning singles players Matt Ernst and Peter O’Brien plus promising doubles tandems Grant Spellman and Aaron Amburgey and Mitch Riggs and Keith Hedges, will be joined by sophomores Trevor Kutzhals and Luke Dunteman.

tournament singles berth his freshman year, when he placed fourth at the Cadets’ sectional.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Jasper Koenen, St. Charles East, Sr. The powerfully built Michigan State recruit finished fourth in the state as a junior and will be the standard by which all players in the area measure themselves.

Ricky Angsten, Marmion, Sr. Angsten and partner Kevin Hoss are back as seniors after the duo won the conference championship at No. 2 doubles last year.

Tim Murat, Batavia, Sr. Murat went 20-4 as a junior and won the Upstate Eight Conference River championship at No. 2 singles.

John Graft, Marmion, Sr. Graft played doubles last year alongside graduated standout Jackson Rettig, with the duo winning three matches at the state tournament.

John Potts, Geneva, Sr. Potts went 2-2 at the state tournament playing with graduated doubles partner Nick McCarty last year.

John King, Marmion, So. King looks to build off a state

Grant Spellman, St. Charles North, Sr. Spellman’s powerful strokes

should create a multitude of easy putaways at the net for new doubles partner Aaron Amburgey. Matt Ernst, St. Charles North, So. North coach Sean Masoncup considers Ernst a state contender after an impressive freshman year. “He’s really improved a lot,” Masoncup said. “It all depends on who’s in our sectional.” George Spoerl, St. Charles East, Sr. Spoerl, a returning No. 1 doubles player for the Saints, will acclimate to a new partner, sophomore Alex Winters. Ryan Sterling, Batavia, Sr. The Bulldogs’ returning No. 1 singles player is coming off a 21-win season and second-place finish to Koenen in the conference. – Jay Schwab,

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on Wednesday night at Great American Ball Park. Two home-grown former Reds, Barry Larkin and Ken Griffey Jr., played at Archbishop Moeller in the Queen City. The Knights face the current Crusaders – back-to-back Ohio Division I state champions and nationally ranked by USA Today – Friday. “You know what I like to do; I like to go out and schedule as hard as we can, and I think we’ve accomplished that yet again,” Knights coach Brian Aversa said. Aversa grew up in West Chester, Ohio, outside Cincinnati, and called the iconic King’s Island amusement park “my babysitter down

there.” He remained connected to the area after his family relocated to Geneva during Aversa’s freshman year of high school, and recently became a frequent winter caller to Crusaders coach Tim Held. This time, Aversa reached Held early enough to get the Knights on the schedule. Opting for a change after last season’s St. Louis trip included a freak snowstorm, Aversa also arranged games against Cincinnati Elder and Dixie Heights in Crestview Hills, Ky. Past history also drew Burlington Central to its spring break destination. Coach Kyle Nelson coached a college team in Myrtle Beach, S.C., a few

years ago, giving him insight into the Cal Ripken Experience and its slate of tournaments. “We looked for a place that we felt like we’d be able to go there and get some games in, and since it’s all turf, we thought that would be a good match,” Nelson said. “And we can get workouts and practices in outside for something a little different.” Anything other than jostling with other spring sports teams for gym time and battling cabin fever sounds good to players and coaches. As Holm attests, you can even escape a few miles down the road – weather permitting.

St. Charles North coach enthused about team’s doubles play • STRINGS Continued from page 28 Amburgey and his family moved north last summer and made quite a first impression on North coach Sean Masoncup, who said he instantly knew Amburgey would be the ideal partner for Spellman. “Being a head coach, you get several emails a year from parents saying they’re moving in, that their kid played this sport or that sport, and the majority of them don’t pan out,” said Masoncup, who coaches girls basketball and boys tennis at North. “And this one actually did. We were lucky to get him.” Amburgey grew up playing youth tennis tournaments in Kentucky and enjoyed substantial success his first two years of high school playing doubles in his former hometown of Crestwood, Ky. He said his family researched North’s tennis program when considering relocation options in the Chicago area, and came away enthused. That impression was solidified when he started hitting with Spellman upon moving to St. Charles, and the two have worked to develop chemistry for months leading

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St. Charles North tennis player Grant Spellman hits a return to doubles partner Aaron Amburgey (not pictured) during practice at the school Friday in St. Charles. Spellman won two rounds in the IHSA State Tournament last year. up to the spring season. “I haven’t really played with a really big hitter like him,” Amburgey said. “My old partner was more of a consistent guy, a little bit smaller, so I think he actually suits my game a little bit better, because he can get some of the higher balls and things like that.” Amburgey acknowledged

he’s not exactly sure what to expect from Illinois competition. “There’s probably more people here so it could be even a more high level,” Amburgey said. “I haven’t seen some of the better players yet, so we’ll see how it goes.” Spellman’s presence should provide a measure of comfort. A returning three-

year varsity player with 85 career wins, Spellman won two rounds in the IHSA State Tournament last year playing with Keith Hedges, who projects to play at No. 2 doubles this year with Mitch Riggs. Doubles is a major point of emphasis for Masoncup, who sees huge potential for Spellman and Amburgey’s one season together.

“We’ve been extremely fortunate with doubles players since I took over, and together, they have the least amount of weaknesses of any kids we’ve ever had,” Masoncup said. “So they have the potential to be the best we’ve ever had, and that’s saying a lot.” Spellman has been accepted to Stanford. He does not plan to play tennis there – not intercollegiately, at least – but is thrilled to attend the prestigious university in northern California. He figures his commitment to tennis – on and off the court – helped his admissions cause. “I had a lot of sports-related activities on my application, not just playing, but as work,” Spellman said. “I’ve taught tennis and I string tennis rackets as a job out of my basement, so sports are a big part of what I do, and I think because I reflected that in my application, it helped me at that school specifically because they also appreciate sports and athletes.” Turns out Amburgey isn’t just a potentially dynamite partner for Spellman – he’s also a prime customer. “He breaks strings all the time,” Spellman said.

• Saturday, March 29, 2014

Cincinnati, Myrtle Beach, S.C., and western Tennessee loom as spring break destinations for various Chronicle-area baseball teams next week. Yup, the Sun Belt usually beckons this time of year, although Lincoln Highway is a gateway for some getaway games, too. Batavia scheduled Kaneland, Willowbrook and Naperville North for neutral-site action at Wheaton College’s Pfund Stadium, whose artificial surface offers a happy medium between tundra and sand.

“I’m telling you, it’s a lot less hassle,” Bulldogs coach Matt Holm said. “I would like to lock in several years down the road, too, just for weather purposes.” There’s another way of getting around Mother Nature, of course, and it hinges on traveling any which way but north. St. Charles North, forced to find new plans when its usual tournament in downstate Marion did not align with spring break, is bound for Dyersburg, Tenn. Kaneland, a recent visitor to the St. Louis area, has switched its itinerary to metro Cincinnati, and actually is set to watch the Reds host the Cardinals

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Juicy email spices up Cadets’ waiting game Marmion baseball coach Dave Rakow received a recent email from a Toronto Blue Jays representative inquiring about the pitching schedule of Cadets senior ace left-hander Alex Troop. Rakow probably had to suppress a number of smart-aleck responses that came to mind because the reality for the Cadets – and just about everyone else in northern Illinois – is they don’t know when it’ll finally be time to play ball. In the absence of actual games – most baseball and softball teams have seen the starts of their seasons delayed the past two weeks by subpar weather and field conditions – an email like the one Rakow received will have to suffice for early-season excitement. The Cadets already have had their first three scheduled games canceled, and that’s the norm for teams in the area. Rakow said he’s only surveyed the Cadets’

field once so far, and he came away discouraged. “Once it thaws out this week, we’ll be able to go out there and take a look and see where we’re at, but the one time we went out there, it was not pretty,” Rakow said. Last year, part of the infield grass in front of first base on Marmion’s field was plagued by pooling water that caused the Cadets headaches much of the season. Rakow said the school’s maintenance staff tried to troubleshoot the area during the offseason and more drainage work is planned after this season is finished, but for now, the whole field is soggy enough that it’s hard to tell whether progress has been made. As for the kind of progress Rakow is more focused on – the pitching, hitting and fielding performance of his Cadets – that’s also in waitand-see-mode. The Cadets are one of the area’s lucky teams in that they have a fieldhouse to

PREP ZONE Jay Schwab bolster indoor practices, but Rakow is still driving himself batty trying to make sense of what he’s watching. “I’m worried the first time we get to go outside is going to be our first game, and I don’t know how it’s going to go,” Rakow said. “When you’re in the cage, when the ball comes off the bat, you’re not really sure if it’s a popout to the shortstop or a gapper to left-center. The infielders haven’t realty seen the ball off the grass yet. As a coach, it makes you a little bit nervous.” Marmion is a senior-heavy team this spring, which Rakow said has helped keep the natural cabin fever from derailing the Cadets’ sense of purpose. “You never want it to be this kind of weather but I’d

rather have a senior-heavy team when you’re kind of struggling to stay focused than the alternative,” Rakow said. “If it was last year, I think it would have been harder. The maturity level would have been not where it is now.” One of those seniors, of course, is Troop, a Batavia resident who has committed to Michigan State. Rakow said the Blue Jays’ overture marked the first time a MLB team has sent him a scouting-related correspondence since Marmion and Illinois product Matt Milroy pitched for the Cadets. Milroy is a minor leaguer in the Miami Marlins’ organization. Rakow said the email about Troop bodes well. “Once you’re on the radar for pro guys, usually you stick there, even if you don’t get drafted,” Rakow said. Moving on: As noted in Friday’s Chronicle, St. Charles North graduate Quinten Payne plans to transfer from

Ball State, where he recently completed his freshman year in the Cardinals’ men’s basketball program. Payne, who averaged more than 11 minutes a game off the bench, told the Muncie Star Press he likely will look at some of the other schools that recruited him out of high school. Payne originally committed to Loyola but did not end up there after his older brother, Cully Payne, left the Ramblers’ program. “[Ball State] just wasn’t really the right fit for me,” Payne told the Star Press. “I didn’t see myself really growing with what was there, had to make a decision just as a basketball player, pick the right place for me.” Ball State went 5-25 under first-year head coach James Whitford. • Jay Schwab is sports editor of the Kane County Chronicle. He can be reached at 630-845-5382 or jschwab@shawmedia.com.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL: SCHAUMBURG 2, ST. CHARLES NORTH 1 (17-25, 25-18, 28-26)

North drops tight three-set match to Saxons By JARED BIRCHFIELD editorial@kcchronicle.com SCHAUMBURG – The Schaumburg boys volleyball team rallied from a six-point deficit to beat St. Charles North, 28-26, in the decisive third set Friday night. The North Stars lost the first game, 25-17, and won the second, 25-18. The Saxons led early in the third contest. The North Stars went ahead 9-8 on a block by Jeff Rollins block (20 assists, seven kills, seven digs). North widened the margin to six

points, 17-11, on a tip by Jack Bujko (five kills, four digs, two blocks). North (1-1) were within one of point winning the match after Brendan Donlevy‘s fifth kill of the night. The Saxons scored the next four points, tied the game 24-all on a block and then took a 25-24 lead on a kill by Nidhin Thomas. A net violation on Schaumburg (1-0) tied the game up at 25 but the Saxons retook the lead on a kill from Stephen Knitter (10 digs, six kills). The game returned to a tie on a Schaumburg hitting error.

A Romario Rios (eight kills) blast returned the lead to the Saxons and an ace by Cameron Nolan (seven kills, four blocks) clinched the victory. “We were in the driver’s seat the whole way and then communication got a little quieter. We started playing like were going to lose instead of playing to win,” North coach Todd Weimer said about the third set. “When you talk less and start thinking they are catching up, catching up, of course you are going to get that loss nine

times out of 10.” Hitting errors and net violations plagued the team in the first-set loss. “I saw like eight things I didn’t like [in the first game]. They fixed them and we played well in the second set,” Weimer said. “The team did a heck of a job making a ton of adjustments after that first set.” While the North Stars tightened their play in the second game, the Saxons suffered from several mistakes. North’s game point came on a net violation.

“We got a little nervous in the middle,” said Jeff O’Brien, Schaumburg’s coach. ”It was mental lapses [in the second set] so we focused on bringing back what we do well as opposed to trying to do stuff that we are uncomfortable with. We brought things back to our comfort zone and went from there.” North Stars sophomore Drew Lanz had nine kills and eight digs. Nic Cook added 16 digs. The North Stars return to action April 5 at the West Aurora Invite.

Plainfield North Invite, 8:30 a.m.; St. Charles East at Marist Invite, 9 a.m. Boys track: Illinois Prep Top Times meet at Illinois Wesleyan, 8 a.m. Girls track: Illinois Prep Top Times meet at Illinois Wesleyan, 8 a.m.;

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p.m.; Burlington Central vs. Boyd County, 6 p.m.; Aurora Christian at Hinckley-Big Rock, 4:30 p.m. Softball: St. Charles East at Burlington Central, 10 a.m., Kaneland vs. Batavia at DeKalb Sports and Recreation Center, 10 a.m.

8PREP SPORTS SCHEDULE TODAY Baseball: Lisle at St. Francis, 12 p.m.; Somonauk at Aurora Central Catholic, 10 a.m. (DH) Softball: Oswego at Kaneland, 10 a.m. (DH); Somonauk at Aurora Central Catholic, 10 a.m. (DH);

Burlington Central at Normal U-High Duals, 10 a.m. Girls soccer: Geneva at West Aurora, 12 p.m.; Batavia at Lake Park Invite, TBA; Rosary at Oswego, 12 p.m. Boys volleyball: Geneva at

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Spring break stay-cation is no week at the beach Are we the only people in the county not going anywhere fancy for spring break? No, of course not. It just seems that way to the kids. When I picked Holly up from soccer practice Tuesday night, she was in rare form. “It’s not, ‘Are you going anywhere?’ but, ‘Where are you going?’” she repeated, laughing. Apparently, comparing itineraries to exotic locales was all the rage between soccer drills. Our own plans are super fantabulous, too. Yes, indeed. For one thing, in addition to keeping up with her regular pup-sitting gig, Holly and I will make repeated treks back and forth across the street to care for Victor and Chirpy, the kitty and birdie who live there, while our dear neighbors play in sunny Florida. (Make no mistake; Holly takes great pride in being trusted with these jobs. I, for my part, enjoy perusing my neighbors’ bookshelves for a good book to borrow, but I digress.) Yes, Holly is super-pumped about our stay-cation. She plans to “party down.” “Chirpy, get ready to do the chicken dance!” she quipped, as she slung her soccer bag into the back seat and shut the car door. My other kid is also excited about our vacation plans. Yes, first thing Monday morning, on

TALES FROM THE MOTHERHOOD Jennifer DuBose their very first day of spring break, my children will have their annual physicals. What kind of mother does that? (Yeah, what was I thinking?) Always a good time, my nearly 16-yearold son reminded me, wincing. Whatever. And then we’ll all come home and play “clean up, clean up” a la “Barney.” Come on, you know the ditty. “Clean up, clean up, everybody everywhere. Clean up, clean up, everybody do your share.” Because, of course, with all that melting snow, all kinds of treasures were revealed. And I do mean all kinds. In the shrinking snowbank by the garage, I spotted my favorite barrette. I’d all but given it up for lost. But that’s not all that was spotted. “Mom, there is a spectacular amount of dog poop in the yard. It’s disgusting,” Holly announced after school on that weird day last week when most of the snow suddenly vanished. Yes, it was disgusting, but such is life when you have a dog who had to go outside to do his thing during a polar vortex that didn’t let up for more than TWO WHOLE MONTHS.

I’ll spare you the gory details about just how much dog poop was out there, but take my word for it, it was an impressive amount. And without even being asked, my girl simply picked it all up. Wow. She was disgusted the whole time, but still, bless her heart, she did it. I encouraged her to consider the winter we just had (shush, I KNOW it’s not over yet), and how irrational it’d have been for any one of us to follow the big-red-dog around the yard during those snowstorms in such frigid conditions to clean up after him, but she was too disgusted to listen. It’s bad enough he had to be out there. It was so bitter-cold there were times he did the deed whilst balanced on three paws. (I sure hope he couldn’t hear us giggling from our warm spots on the warm side of the windowsill.) My comments about the resulting, fascinating sedimentary layers of veritable veterinarian-wannabe research material had little merit, according to my little poop-scooper. (Insert eye-roll here.) Well, remind me to give the girl a raise. I may just take her out to lunch. Ooh, Aliano’s new lunch buffet will be just the thing. Have you heard? Every day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for just $9.95 you can get an awesome meal whilst sampling many of their signature dishes. I may just have to take her out twice,

Vero Voce to present ‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com ST. CHARLES – Vero Voce will present the musical “The Velveteen Rabbit,” running Saturdays and Sundays April 12 through 19. Performances will take place at 1 and 4:30 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. There will not be a show on Easter – Sunday, April 20. “The Velveteen Rabbit” is a Scott Davidson adaptation of Margery Williams’ classic. is It’s a tale of love and sacrifice as revealed through the story of a small, stuffed rabbit given as a gift to a little boy. The toy rabbit is made real through the child’s love. The musical is produced and directed by

Vero Voce’s Dennis Brown, with musical direction by Dawn Harkins. The show will feature the talents of Elgin residents Emily Menke, Cynthia and Leslie Cruz, Macey and Morgan Buckman, Alaina, Charlie and Jordie Karner; South Elgin resident Amelia Hutson; Maple Park resident Christina Rausch; Batavia resident Tori McKeehan; Geneva residents Abageal Phelan and Isabelle Schamberger; and St. Charles residents Daniel Hommowun, Riley Brutto Miranda Keigher, Skylar Knorr, Kayla and Ryan Bussert, and McKenzie Oster. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $9 for children. To purchase tickets, visit www. verovoce.com or call 630-584-0139. Vero Voce theatre is located at 951 State Ave., Suite F, in St. Charles.

though (it WAS a lot of poop), so maybe we’ll also hit up the Thai village for their yummy pad thai and pot-stickers. Yes, and we’ll sit at our favorite seat, by the window. Oh, and then we’ll head over to O’ Sole Mio for dessert, because I’m addicted to their salted caramel gelato. But maybe we should have lunch there, instead? So many sweet choices in Batavia! Fun food aside, nothing will erase how scandalized Holly was by that chore. And yet, there’s more. You know, the random, odd bits of trash that always seem to surface when the snow melts, along with those tiny empty whiskey bottles that inevitably get tossed into our yard as folks stumble home from whatever good time they were apparently having. Oh, the sedimentary layers and trash from bygone days! You know, it’s a veritable archaeological dig. It’s a wonder I don’t just home-school. Who needs spring break, anyway? I bet there’s a lot more out there besides poop, whiskey bottles and my favorite barrette. Maybe we should rent one of those metal-detector thingies? Yeah, that’s the ticket. It’ll be just like a day at the beach.

• Jennifer DuBose lives in Batavia with her husband, Todd, and their two children, Noah and Holly. Contact her at editorial@kcchronicle.com.

Audubon to host Bird Walk and Scope Day Kane County Audubon will host a Bird Walk and Scope Day event at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Nelson Lake/Dick Young Forest Preserve, 39 W. 115 Main St., Batavia. Spotting scopes will be set up for a closer look at waterfowl on the lake. The event is free and open to the public. Participants should meet in the parking lot by the silo on Nelson Lake Road. For more information, visit www.kanecountyaudubon.org. freerangestock.com photo

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‘Sharing Color’ Artist to exhibit 40 years of painting KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com

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ST. CHARLES – Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles will host a solo spring art show in honor of Batavia resident Alyce Van Acker, who has contributed to the arts as a painter for 40 years. The exhibit, “Sharing Color: Forty Years of Painting” will feature work showcasing Van Acker’s mastery of color, technique and abstract style, according to a news release. The exhibit will be comprised of work created by Van Acker over four decades, which will reflect a range of painting styles, the release states. “Color is – for me – the most avidly enjoyed and magnetizing element to utilize in painting,” Van Acker said in the release. “Through it, I believe my paintings evoke a tranquil luminosity as they speak of land and atmosphere: air, space, sunlight, water and fog. At the same time, each painting is a metaphor of inner and outer experience.” All the paintings selected for “Sharing Color” were created in 1974 or later, and will include a variety of sizes, ranging from 26-inches by 28-inches to 50-inches by 73-inches. In addition to applying a variety of techniques to her canvases, Van Acker also manipulates the surface onto which she paints. “For most of these 40 years, I’ve built my own stretchers, which gave me much freedom in determining size,” Van Acker said in a news re-

8WEEKEND LIFE BRIEF Seize the Purple 5K set SUGAR GROVE – The Seize the Purple 5K run is set for 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Kaneland Harter Middle School, 1601 Esker Drive, Sugar Grove. The cost is $30, which includes a T-shirt and a goodie bag. Packet pickup begins at 8 a.m. on race day. There also will be a free Easter Egg Dash at 9 a.m. for children ages 10 and younger. To register, visit www.raceroster.com/ events/2014/2183/seize-thepurple. For information, contact Samantha at 630-841-9644 or at sthavlin9@gmail.com.

WHAT: Alyce Van Acker – “Sharing Color: Forty Years of Painting” WHEN: April 17 through May 23 WHERE: Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 37W570 Bolcum Road St. Charles INFORMATION: www.fineline.org, info@fineline.org, 630-584-9443

lease. “This is especially true of the poured paintings whose size is not known until the painting is cropped, and then the stretcher can be built, and the painting stretched.” Van Acker, who also was Fine Line’s first painting teacher, has taught numerous painting classes since she started in 1980, according to the release. “In my teaching, I learn much from my students, and in viewing the work of other contemporary painters, I eagerly hope to continue to explore and paint, paint, paint,” she said in the release. The show will run from April 17 through May 23 in the Kavanagh Gallery at Fine Line, 37W570 Bolcum Road, St. Charles. There also will be an artist’s reception, which will take place in the gallery from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 2. Van Acker will speak at 6 p.m. that day.

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“Bountiful Blue” (pictured) is Batavia artist Alyce Van Acker’s first poured painting, measuring 65-inches by 46 ½-inches. Poured painting is a technique where paint is poured directly onto the canvas and no brushes are used. “Bountiful Blue” will be featured in Fine Line Creative Art Center’s upcoming solo exhibition featuring Van Acker in “Sharing Color: Forty Years of Painting,” running April 17 through May 23 at Fine Line in St. Charles.

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‘Le Week-end’ serves up deft humor, insight By ANN HORNADAY The Washington Post One of the joys of attending the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival was the generous helping of adult-oriented romance on offer, from Nicole Holofcener’s funny and wise “Enough Said” to the ruefully triumphant Chilean drama “Gloria.” One of the sparkliest jewels in that crown was “Le Week-End,” an alternately prickly and knowing tone poem to desire and disappointment whose light touch belies far deeper, darker human understandings. “Le Week-End” begins on a train, which in this case is conveying Meg and Nick – an academic couple from Birmingham, England – to a Paris getaway. While a gorgeous jazz score plays, we watch as they engage in what are obviously age-old travel rituals (“You’ve got the euros”), in a scene that recalls Stanley Donen’s 1967 marriage travelogue, “Two for the Road.” Recall the most stinging exchange in that film: “What kind of people sit like that without a word to say to each other?” asked Audrey Hepburn’s character, observing a couple in a restaurant. “Married people,” Albert Finney replied sourly. “Le Week-End” possesses that same tone of wintry, hard-gained wisdom, as Meg and Nick’s sojourn reignites youthful passions on the one hand, and years of accumulated resentments and regrets on the other. Such a candid portrait of warts-and-all intimacy would be a slow, depressing slog were it not for the fact that it has been so gracefully executed. Roger Michell, known best for such sweet-natured romantic comedies as “Notting Hill,”

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“Le Week-end” stars Lindsay Duncan (left) and Jim Broadbend, seen in a scene from the film. directs a script by the great Hanif Kureishi (“My Beautiful Launderette”). Meg and Nick are brought funnily, bitingly to life by the equally fabulous Lindsay Duncan and Jim Broadbent. “It’s ... beige,” a crestfallen Meg murmurs when they enter what will be the first of their hotel rooms. “There’s a certain light-brownness about it, yes,” Nick replies, a tad defensively. At first Meg seems to be the heedless romantic of the two, eager to splash out on pricey dinners, talking about the Zumba classes she’s taking to “redesign” her body. Nick worries about money and “likes things settled.” But gradually, “Le Week-End” reveals gnarlier truths beneath the neat categories, especially in bed, where Nick tries to rekindle amatory passion and is curtly

rebuffed. “You’re hot,” he says to Meg at one point. “Hot but cold.” Oof. “Le Week-End” continues in this vein, the exchanges alternating between tender and venomous, until a human wild card arrives on the scene in the form of Jeff Goldblum, who introduces notes of anarchic, daffy humor that send the film into flights of escalating, antic fancy – a crescendo that climaxes in a breathtakingly frank dinner-table aria to rival anything those battling, bickering Westons of Osage County can dish out. As a portrait of middle-age boredom, dissatisfaction, fury and creeping mortality, “Le Week-End” may sound to some viewers like it’s too close to the bone to be that much fun. But in the capable hands

of these fine filmmakers and actors, even its most bitter observations about life and aging are nearly always reliably balanced by moments of warmth, understanding and out-and-out screwball humor. The late writer Nora Ephron once said that the last thing you know is your effect. “Le Week-End” pays homage to that notion with a combination of resignation and heartening good cheer. What kind of people go to Paris only to fight and cry, laugh and play and behave like fools? Married people, of course. C’est l’amour.

• “Le Week-End” received three-and-a-half stars out of four. It is rated R and contains profanity and some sexual content. The film runs 93 minutes.

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Dating, peer pressure collide with teen’s morals Dear Abby: I’m 13, and my classmates are just beginning to “date.” Sometimes what this means is, “Hey, do you want to go to my house, get drunk and have sex?” There’s already a pregnant girl in our school. She’s 12. I’m trying not to get involved in any of this, but I’m constantly being teased for not holding a guy’s hand, let alone not having had my first kiss. I have learned to deal with it, but my problem is there’s this one guy who has been flirting with me. “Jon” is sweet and nice, but he’s part of the popular crowd. I’m afraid if he asks me out, he’ll end up trying to get me drunk. He’s different from the people he hangs out with, but I still don’t know if I can trust him. I want to stay a virgin until I get married. I won’t drink until I’m 21, and I never intend to use drugs. But how do I say no if Jon asks me out and tries to have sex with me or gets me buzzed? Can you help? – Too Young For Trouble, Columbia, Mo. Dear Too Young: There’s an old

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips saying, “Birds of a feather flock together,” and it’s usually true. If the price of being popular at your school is being pregnant at 12, then accept that you are better off NOT running with the popular crowd, even if “Jon” is “nice.” Not all the students in your class are into sex and drinking. It’s up to you to avoid the ones who are and socialize with the ones whose values are like yours. If you do, you will never have to worry about someone getting you “buzzed” and taking advantage of you. Dear Abby: I’m in an awkward position. I started working for my uncle’s plumbing business four months ago. I’m a laborer, not an apprentice or mechanic, so I don’t know a lot about the trade. I’m not qualified to do a lot of the basic tasks like welding

or pipe fitting, but I work hard. I come in early and stay late. I’m respectful and try to have a positive attitude. The problem is most of the guys here regard me as the arrogant, spoiled nephew (which I’m not). They think I’m incapable and only got the job through my family ties. How do I prove myself to them? I want to earn their respect. If I ask my uncle to talk to them, they won’t trust me and it will make me look bad. Help me, please. – Underestimated In Virginia Dear Underestimated: I know it’s difficult, but if you want to earn their respect, keep doing exactly what you are doing. Come in early, stay late and learn all you can about the business. In time, your efforts will be recognized. What you are experiencing is something that happens to anyone who enters a family business. • Write Dear Abby at www. dearabby.com.

Even with inactive TB, treatment can stop future infection Dear Doctor K: My 6-year-old just had a positive reading on her Mantoux test. What does this mean? Dear Reader: Doctors perform a Mantoux test to see if someone may have been exposed to bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB). TB is a bacterial infection that typically infects the lungs. Fortunately, in most people exposed to the bacteria, TB never develops. TB bacteria spread from person to person through the air. The bacteria come out of someone’s mouth or nose when that person coughs or sneezes. When infection occurs, bacteria are inhaled into the deepest portion of the lung. There, the bacteria multiply. They also can spread to other parts of the body. (I’ve put an illustration on my website, AskDoctorK.com.) When the TB bacteria first enter a person’s lung, the immune system can usually keep them from multiplying, but it usually cannot destroy them completely. As a result, the disease often remains inactive for life. People with inactive TB do not have any symptoms. And if the bacteria are not multiplying, and the person is not coughing, a person cannot spread the infection to others. But it still can be important

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff to determine if someone has inactive TB. That’s because an inactive infection can slowly and quietly become active. The bacteria can start multiplying again, causing symptoms and often making the person contagious. Treatment can eradicate the inactive infection, and thereby prevent a future active infection. Testing for inactive TB is most important in people who are at high risk. That includes people who live with other people who have had active TB of the lung, and people who have been in casual contact with those who have highly contagious types of TB. Health workers often fall into the latter category. The only way to tell if a person has been infected is with a Mantoux skin test. I assume the test was done on your daughter because the doctor believed she was at extra risk. Perhaps there was another child in her school who was found to have an active infection that could have been spread to other kids. Here’s how the skin test

works: A small amount of protein taken from dead TB bacteria is placed just under the skin. (It’s completely safe.) The site is checked two to three days later. If TB bacteria have been in the person’s body before, there will be a slightly hard, sometimes red swelling. Whether or not it is “positive” depends on the amount of swelling. Once a Mantoux is positive, it tends to stays positive, even after treatment. If your daughter’s Mantoux test is positive, it doesn’t necessarily mean she has active TB disease. It just means that the bacteria have entered her body. Your daughter’s doctor will check her for any signs of TB. The next step is a chest X-ray to check for TB infection in the lungs. If there is any indication your daughter has an active infection, she will be treated with antibiotics. Even if the checkup and X-ray are normal, your daughter’s doctor might still recommend medicine to eradicate the bacteria and prevent a future active infection.

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

Father’s addiction to alcohol destroying family Dr. Wallace: I’m 14 and have a father who has been in jail twice because he was arrested for drunk driving both times. He and I are close, but the last time he went to jail he missed my birthday. My mom and I keep begging him to stop drinking, but he always says there’s nothing wrong with having a couple of beers with his pals. We’re also worried that he will be hurt if he has an accident while driving after drinking. When he got out of jail the last time, he promised us that he wouldn’t drink anymore. But that only lasted for a few weeks, and then he started drinking again. I love both my parents very much, but it hurts me to watch my father destroy our family. What can I do to help my dad get a grip on his problem? – Frustrated, Mobile, Ala. Dear Frustrated: Your father is addicted to alcohol and won’t be able to overcome his drinking habit without help from someone outside the family. Let your goal be to get him to join Alcoholics Anonymous. The phone number for your local AA can be found in the white pages of your telephone directory. You should also become a participant in Alateen. It is a section of Alcoholics Anonymous that helps teens cope with family and friends who are addicted to alcohol. Dr. Wallace: Daniel and I had been together for about six months when a month ago he broke up with me because he wanted to date another girl. He was a really nice guy and we had a lot of fun together, and my parents liked him, too. I

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace was really hurt when he broke up with me, but there wasn’t anything I could do but accept it. Daniel called me last night and told me he had stopped dating the other girl because he realized he cared for me more than he did for her. He said he was sorry for breaking up and asked me if I would go out with him again. This really caught me by surprise. I think I’d like to get back together with him, but my older sister thinks if I say yes right away, he will take me for granted and then break up whenever he wants to date someone new, and then expect me to go back with him again. When he returns, she thinks I should tell him I haven’t made up my mind and to call me again in a couple of weeks. What should I do? – Confused, Bakersfield, Calif. Dear Confused: You don’t need my advice or your sister’s either. You have things under control. Discuss the possibility of going out with him again. No need to play games or make him feel any worse. Just express the full range of your feelings to him when you talk, and then gauge the sincerity of his response. Then trust your own judgment. • Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column. Email him at rwallace@galesburg. net.

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W. Somerset Maugham said, “It’s asking a great deal that things should appeal to your reason as well as to your sense of the aesthetic.” Bridge deals are sometimes aesthetic, but the right answer to all of them can usually be found by applying reason. In today’s deal, what is the reasonable approach for South in four hearts after West leads the club queen? North used a transfer bid followed by a jump to three no-trump to show the values for game with exactly five hearts and, probably, a balanced hand. Here, South would have done best to pass, but it is hard to quibble with opting for the eightcard major-suit fit. (Note that the transfer did its job. Four hearts by North goes down if East leads the spade queen.) Taken in isolation, declarer would finesse in hearts. But here a heart finesse ought to be fatal. East would win with his queen and should shift to the spade queen. Not wanting a spade lead through his king, declarer should try to keep East off the lead. South wins the first trick and cashes dummy’s two top hearts. When the queen does not drop, he turns to the diamonds. Yes, East ruffs the fourth round, but declarer has discarded one of dummy’s spades, so loses only one heart and two spades. Note that if West has queenthird of hearts, South’s play costs only an overtrick. And if East can ruff the second or third diamond, declarer is still all right when East either does not switch to spades or holds the spade ace. Always take the full deal into account.

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OWNER OPERATORS $5000 Sign-On Bonus AUTO SERVICE TECHNICIAN Full time Service Technician for fast paced automotive Service Department. Email Rebecca Richardson with resume: rebecca.richardson@ zimmermanford.com

St. Charles dental office seeking Dental Asst. 3-5 days per week. Exp. helpful. Please fax resume to: 630-584-8488 to set up interview.

Lost Cat Napi - Female ,9 months old, calico/black/orange w/1 white paw, white on chest, hazel eyes went missing from First St. near 31 and Jefferson 630-815-2308

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ADVANCED DISPOSAL in Batavia is currently hiring Drivers, CDL required. To apply, visit on to www.advanceddisposal.com Drivers

MBM is Growing in Elkhorn! Immediate Openings for

Class-A Delivery Drivers! $6,000 Sign-On Bonus (for a limited time) $66,000 avg. annual earnings Stable, Steady Work + Generous Benefits HOME EVERY WEEK 2-3 Day Routes on avg. CDL-A, 1 Yr. Exp. Req. Good Driving/Work History Call 252-450-4443

or apply online @ MBMcareers.com

EXCAVATOR/OPERATOR Experienced wanted for non union residential excavating co. From sewer and water, foundation excavation to black dirt. 630-365-9370

Mechanic DeKalb dealership seeks an experienced technician with good diagnostic skills. We offer paid vacation, health benefits and personal time off. Compensation is hourly.

ALWAYS INVESTIGATE BEFORE INVESTING ANY MONEY

Contact the Better Business Bureau www.chicago.bbb.org - or Federal Trade Commission www.ftc.gov

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY Earn up to $1000 A Month! Looking for Contractors to deliver newspapers early mornings 7 days per week. Routes now available in Kane County. Please Call 630-549-7918

Please reply to: tom5266@ameritech.net

RETAIL DELIVERY DRIVER

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DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center 2600 North Annie Glidden Rd DeKalb, Illinois 60115 EOE

Contractor needed to deliver, build, collect & maintain retail stores & newspaper boxes. Delivery route includes Brookfield, Riverside, La Grange, Westchester & surrounding areas. Deliveries are once a week. Compensation is based on a per delivery stop rate. Must have reliable vehicle, valid drivers license, insurance & a good driving record. Contact Nicole Austin 630-427-6204 naustin@shawmedia.com

Batavia

WED, THURS, FRI, SAT MARCH 26, 27, 28, 29 8AM - 4PM

DECK STAIN

1050 CENTER DR.

New, $4/gallon, several colors. 815-479-1000

Appliances, Retail Display Racks, Computer Parts, 15” Monitors, Keyboards, Indoor Extension Cords, Seasonal Potted Plants

& MUCH, MUCH MORE!! Advertise here for a successful garage sale! Call 815-455-4800

Windows - 4 Pella Casement Windows, 25 x 59, $90/ea. 630-761-6616

GREAT CONDITION CANON COPIERS ImageRUNNER 3225 is a black and white copier with low meter reading, that enables simultaneous copying, printing, scanning, sending and faxing Asking $2900 OBO. Color ImageRUNNER C2550 with low meter readings is a fullcolor copier that enables simultaneous copying, printing, scanning, sending and faxing. Asking $3900 OBO Call Jessica (815) 905-9869

WE'VE GOT IT! Kane County Chronicle Classified 877-264-2527 KCChronicle.com Visa, Mastercard and Discover Card accepted

DON'T NEED IT? SELL IT FAST! Kane County Chronicle Classified Call 877-264-2527 or KCChronicle.com

REAL ESTATE AUCTION Fri & Sat. March 28 & 29 9am – 3pm

724 Illinois Ave. Antique Oak Furniture, Lane Cedar Chest, Spinning Wheel, Dressing Table and Bench, French Marble-top Chest, Oak Machinist's Cabinet, Clocks, Children's Antique Toys, Political Buttons, Pocket Watches, Jewelry, Tin Types, Collections of Amber Glass, Paperweights, Bird Houses, Brassware, Copper, Blue Glass, Crocks and Jugs, 6 gal. Blue Decorated Crock, Primitives, Army and Police Uniforms, Vintage Clothes, Hats, Baldwin Spinet Piano, 1950's Acorn Brown Gas Stove and Refrigerator, King Size Bed, Love Seat and Chair, Freezer, Maytag Wringer Washer, Hundreds of Books, Craftsman Circular Saw-New, Power Washer, Tools. This is a large sale with many interesting items.

Schultz Estate Service 847-902-6518

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Contractor needed to deliver, build, collect & maintain retail stores & newspaper boxes. Delivery route includes Berwyn / Cicero. Deliveries are once a week. Must have reliable vehicle, valid drivers license, insurance & a good driving record. Contact Nicole Austin 630-427-6204 naustin@shawmedia.com

STUFFED with Victorian, Shabby Chic, Primitives, Folk Art & weathered decor. Huge seasonal decor collection. Tons of white wicker. Antique carved armoir. Furniture for every room plus accent pieces. Wall art. Clothing. Vera Bradley. Garden & outdoor items. Full kitchen. Victorian shell box collection. Jewelry. Incredible finds in every room, much too much to list here. See pix, details: recollectionsltd.com

Gas Range: GE Profile Model XL44, White, Self-Cleaning, 30”W x 4'H $295. 630-957-8785 aft. 5p REFRIGERATOR / FREEZER Kenmore Side by Side $300 Call 815-825-2275

SYCAMORE ESTATE SALE 527 S. Main St. (5 blocks S of 64, corner of Lincoln). Fri & Sat, 3/28 & 29. Open 10am - 3pm.

855-220-5858

DRIVER WANTED

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Necklace/Delicate Silver Cross

Very sentimental, lost in St. Charles downtown on Saturday 3-15. 630-879-3207

Local & Regional Work **Home Daily** New Plate Program New Toll Bonuses Increased Rates

CDL-A, 2 Yrs. TT Exp.

SOUTH ELGIN

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SALE JUKE BOXES SLOT MACHINES ADVERTISING PRIMATIVES

Kane County Fairgrounds APRIL 2 & 3 WED. & THURS. 8-4 Food Available Admission $5.00 Sale Booths Available 630-881-4176

Kingston Moving Sale! 12920 Base Line Rd. Fri. 3/28 & Sat. 3/29 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. Patio furniture, tools, lumber rack, lawn mower, truck. Too much to list.

54 Acres, SYCAMORE Illinois, DEKALB COUNTY

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2ND, 2014 STARTING @ 10:00 AM The Auction will be held at the DeKalb County Community Foundation Bldg. 475 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178. Parcel #1: Located in Sycamore Township, in the northwest Quarter of section 29 commonly known as 1435 Brickville Rd. Sycamore Il. This parcel has 38.9 M.O.L. Acres, 35 M.O.L acres are tillable and are improved with an older two story home with a 41’ x 80’ metal Quonset shed. Zoned RC-2. Parcel #2: This parcel contains roughly 15.4 M.O.L Acres, 13 M.O.L. acres are tillable with No structural improvements and is Located on the east side of Brickville road directly across from Parcel 1. Zoned RC-2. Parcel #3: The combination of parcel 1 and 2. 54.335 Acres, 48 M.O.L. tillable acres. Bidding shall be by the number of gross surveyed acreage times the amount of the Bid. Terms: $10,000.00 down per parcel on day of sale with the balance at closing which shall be on or before May 6, 2014 at which time possession will be given along with all the normal closing documents, title and deed. The lease has been terminated. Title will be evidence by a commitment for title Insurance, subject to usual conditions and exceptions. Owners Policy of title Insurance subject to the usual formal exceptions will be furnished by sellers in the amount of the selling price. Successful buyer/ buyers will be required to enter into a contract for Real Estate Purchase and submit the required down payment upon sellers’ acceptance of a final bid on the day of the sale. Survey will be furnished by seller. The 2013 taxes will be paid by the seller. The Buyer will pay the 2014 taxes and will receive the income. Sellers will cooperate with Buyer for a Starker 1031 Exchange but will not extend the closing. The property will be sold “As Is“, The Sellers reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids. For further information regarding the Property and Auction call the Auctioneer herein listed. For matters related to Title, Contract Agreement, Starker Exchange or Legal Matters contact the Attorney as listed for an appointment.

ESTATE OF ELLA M LENSCHOW, Ronald Klein, attorney for Sellers; 815-748-0380

Buying? Selling? Renting? Hiring? To place an ad, call 877-264-2527 Kane County Chronicle Classified

AUCTIONEERS: Chris Wegener, Sandwich Il 815-451-2820 IL. Lic. #440.000267 Joe Wegener, Rochelle Il. 815-766-0756 IL. Lic. # 440.000375 Go2wegenerauctions.com

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Kane County Chronicle / kcchronicle.com SEALER Sears Electric Seal-N-Save Plastic Pouch Sealer w/Bags, Never Used - $20. 630-761-6616 OFFICE LIQUIDATION EVENT Saturday, April 5, 2014 9 AM-3 PM High end, good quality filing cabinets, desks, copiers, monitors, GPS's, cameras and much more! 1500 E Lincoln Hwy, Ste 2, DeKalb, IL 60115 Jessica 815-905-9869

Lawn Tractor – Craftsman 15Hp. Kohler Engine, 42” Cut, Auto-Trans, Garage Kept - $250. 630-879-0871 6pm-9pm

Mower - Lawn Chief, 21” 4.5HP – Push - Clean & Tuned $45 630-232-0183

Mower Lawn Boy 21”

Batavia River Hills

5HP, 2-Cycle - Push Good Condition - $40. 630-232-0183

Memorial Park, Double Deep Space W/Vault & Monument valued at $6,012 asking $4,500 630-309-5052 ~ Leave Msg.

M.T.D., 24” Front Tine, New 5HP. Engine , Works Great, $145. 630-232-0183

Ipod Touch 4th Generation Good condition! Works Well. $130. 815-690-0527 Leave message or text

Conversion Recumbent Bike and Rower, brand new, $350/obo. 630-362-6018

Rototiller

Cordless Drill Sander Jig Saw SanderLight 2 Battery Packs Charger & Carry Case Very Good Condition $40. 630-800-8109

Electric Hospital Bed on wheels w/ movable side rails & vinyl covered mattress - $200 630-907-0304 9a-9p

COFFEE/COCKTAIL TABLE BY PLUNKETT, GLASS & IRON - Pewter color, COFFEE MAKER Glass Top with Iron Base, 60" l * Nescafe Dolce Gusto Circolo, 34" w * 17" h, exc cond, $125 KP5009, used twice, paid $200, (was $850 new), 630-587-8388 sell for $65. Hampshire Arae 847-830-9725 COUCH, FAMILY ROOM - VERY COMFORTABLE - Bronze color with Luggage – New, Soft Side tapestry like pattern on pillows and 5 Pieces With Wheels cushions with a little maroon. Good $80. 630-761-6616 Condition, Lots of Pillows. 93" l * 41" w * 28" h (top of arms), $50, 630-587-8388 END TABLE - COLONIAL - ETHAN DRUM SET - SOUND PERCUSSION ALLEN. OK Condition, Top opens on 5-PIECE DRUM SET with ZILDJIAN one side for storage, 20" w * 30"l * SYMBOLS - Wine Red, Excellent Condition; Barely Used, 22 x 18" 25" h, $20, 630-587-8388 kick drum, 10 x 8 and 12 x 9" toms, 16 x 14" floor tom, matching SOFA - teal green 14 x 5" snare drum, Zildjian: hi(with colored specks) $175 REFINISHED DESK - 42” wide/ hats, crash symbol, crash ride symbol, Throne, $300, 630-587-8388 29” high $150. Call 815-825-2275 TABLE Drop leaf cherry wood table w/ 2 ladder-back chairs & tablecloths $200. 630-907-0304 9a-9p

Table ~ Maple, Drop Leaf

LEXUS ES 350 - 2007 dark gray interior, light gray leather interior, navigation. premium plus package, excellent condition, $14,500, 92,600/k 847-669-5523

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I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs 1990 & Newer Will beat anyone's price by $300. Will pay extra for Honda, Toyota & Nissan

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

815-575-5153 Having a Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation or Event Coming Up? Share It With Everyone by Placing a HAPPY AD!

815-814-1224 Kane County Chronicle Classified 877-264-2527

PEPPER VALLEY APARTMENTS

ST. CHARLES Off/Ware Space

2 BDRM ~ 2 BATH $1,082 - $1,092

1,568sf - 19,000sf. Docks/Drive-Ins Aggressive Move-In Package 630-355-8094

Fireplace, heat, gas, water incl. A/C, D/W, disposal, microwave, blinds, patios, clubhouse, pool. Garages available, small pets OK.

630-232-7226 St. Charles - Newly Renovated Studio $550 and 1BR $700. NO PETS! 630-841-0590

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

630-879-8300 Batavia/Elburn Farmette

On 8 acres, upper 2 bedroom. Large deck all appl, util & refuse incl, $1170/mo. 630-306-3163

COUNTRY VIEW ESTATES Beautiful 2BR,1BA. Clean quiet, remodeled. On-site laundry, mgmt, maintenance. Off-street parking. Huge Apt with full appl, balcony. $675 - $725. Call for showing. 815-784-4606 or 815-901-3346 Kane County Chronicle Classified 877-264-2527 KCChronicle.com Visa, Mastercard and Discover Card accepted

Laundry on site, basement, no pets/smoking, $795/mo + sec, util not included. 630-788-1108 Lrg 1BR $789, Lrg 2BR from $889/mo. Incl heat, water, cook- ject to the Fair Housing Act which ing gas, Appliances & laundry. makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimina630-584-1685 tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or naST. CHARLES LARGE 2 BR APT. Beautiful 1100 sq foot two-bed- tional origin, or an intention, to room apartment for rent. Apart- make any such preference, limitaments have capability for private tion of discrimination." Familial stawasher and dryer, $1100 per tus includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal month. Great location. Please call Tina at 630-639-0520 custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children to see apartment. under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly Send your Classified accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Advertising 24/7 to: Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this Email: classified@ newspaper are available on an shawsuburban.com equal opportunity basis. To comFax: 815-477-8898 plain of discrimination call HUD tollor online at: free at 1-800-669-9777. The tollwww.KCChronicle.com free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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Carpet Sweeper Bissell Sweep UP, Non-electric - $10 630-761-6616 Cookware – Todd English Green Pan Gourmet Collection, 3 Saucepans & Lids, 12” Fry pan Never Used, $80. 630-761-6616

PUBLIC NOTICE March 27, 2014 The County of Kane and the River Valley Workforce Investment Board for local workforce area #5 (Kane, DeKalb, and Kendall counties) are modifying their Five Year Plan (in accordance with the Workforce Investment Act of 1998) to accept a supplemental allocation for Dislocated Worker services in the amount of $111,231 as distributed by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Development. For services funded under the Workforce Investment Act, visit www.kcdee.org or www.rivervalleywib.org. Comments or questions must be directed to reneethompson@kcdee.org. (Published in the Kane County Chronicle & Daily Chronicle, March 29, 2014.)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Canoe – 17-1/2' Fiberglass, Flat bottom w/ paddles & some camping gear, Excellent Condition $300. 815-827-3692 before 9pm

King Flat Sheet & 4 Pillowcases, Used 2 Weeks, $20 630-761-6616 LONGABERGER PIECES Holly Pattern – Christmas Pie Plate & 2 Mugs, Both New – In Boxes 1998 Oldsmobile Sillouette Wagon 4 door, 7 passenger. Top condition $30. 630-945-6690 $3000 815-758-0869 Follow Questions about your subscription? Kane County Chronicle We'd love to help. on Twitter Call 800-589-9363 @kcchronicle

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Large Dog Training Crate -Metal, w/ Puppy Divider, For Dogs up to 25”H x 40”L, Like New, Retail $140, Asking $95. 630-844-1026 evenings

Wanted Single, Porcelain, Basement Washtub 630-232-7466 after 5pm

4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before 9/21/14. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, P.O. Box 112, Geneva, IL 60134-112 or with the Representative, or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. 5. The estate will be administrated without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4). /s/ Wendy Pinc Signature of Executor

(Published in the Kane County ST. CHARLES 1st MO FREE! Publisher's Notice: All real estate Chronicle, March 22, 29, April 5, advertising in this newspaper is sub-

Smaller with 4 wooden chairs. $150. 630-232-1982

NEW Discreet Pistol Bag -2 Pistol Pouches, 6 Magazine Pockets 13.6”, Black, Looks Like Computer Bag $15. 630-800-8109

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ST. CHARLES 1 BEDROOM

WE'VE GOT IT!

815-814-1964 !!!!!!!!!!!

GENEVA ~ 111 N. 3rd St. 2 Bedrooms, A/C, W/D, Storage Room, Downtown-walk to Train, All Utilities Included, $1275/mo. 630-377-2045

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9 Lakewood Circle Unit 9, St. Charles Directions: Rte 31 (North of Rte 64) to Wildrose Springs West to Lakewood. Outstanding location for this free standing townhouse offering, living room and family room with fireplaces, Library with built-ins, separate dining room, eat-in kitchen, office, gracious entry, newer deck with great views and motorized awning, many new windows on main floor, newer AC and furnace., underground sprinkler. This delightful home has it all!

Bobbie King, CRS, CRB 630-587-4604 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage adno=0269572

Bids submitted in duplicate, in a sealed envelope with the words "2014 SIDEWALK AND CURB MAINTENANCE PROJECT" clearly marked on it, will be received by the City of Geneva, Illinois (here after known as the OWNER) until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 17, PUBLIC NOTICE 2014 at the office of the City Administrator, 22 South First Street, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE Geneva, IL 60134, at which time SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT they will be publicly opened and KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS read aloud. The unit price submitted shall be for furnishing of all IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF equipment, materials, labor, and (DECEDENT): incidentals necessary to complete Name: Anne Mary Kral the work for the construction of apAddress: 1350 Fleetwood Drive, proximately: Apt. 111, Elgin, Illinois 60123 Date & Place of Death: July 12, 1) 3,300 SQ FEET 2013-Decedent's Home PCC SIDEWALK 5", REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Case No. 2014 P 148 2) 250 SQ FEET PUBLICATION NOTICE PCC SIDEWALK 7", REMOVAL INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION AND REPLACEMENT 3) 40 SQ FEET TO: CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS DETECTABLE WARNING (ONLY) 4) 20 FEET PCC CURB REMOVAL AND 1. Notice is hereby given of the REPLACEMENT, B6.12 death of Anne Mary Kral 5) 1 EACH 2. The Representative for the esMOBILIZATION tate is: Wendy Pinc, 7522 Charm- 6) 1 LUMP SUM ingfare Dr., Woodridge, Illinois, TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PRO60517. TECTION 3. The Attorney for the estate is: Justin J. Tedrowe, 5300 Main All proposals shall be accomStreet, Downers Grove, Illinois panied by a proposal guaranty equaling an amount not less than 60515.

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No. 0316 IT’S BETTER THIS WAY By JEREMY NEWTON / Edited by Will Shortz

RELEASE DATE: 3/23/2014

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Kane County Chronicle / kcchronicle.com qualing 10% of his bid amount. This guaranty may be in the form of a Bid Plans and proposal will be Bond or cashier's check. available in the office of the Director of Public Works located at 1800 All Bidders at the time of sign- South St. Geneva, Illinois 60134ing this contract and thereafter, 2547. Contact person: C. Elton shall pay to all his/her employees Orozco 630-232-1501 Ext. 3403 and suppliers performing work un- or corozco@geneva.il.us. der this contract no less than the current prevailing wages in Kane (Published in the Kane County County, Illinois. Chronicle, March 29, 2014.) The successful Bidder shall perform the total work in two phases. The quantities listed above shall be completed in this phase during the Spring/Summer. Additional quantities will be sent to the Contractor to be completed in the Fall. The work in both phases shall be performed at the same unit prices submitted. The Bidders will be required to submit signed affidavits showing that they are not barred from bidding as a result of a violation of either Section 33E-3 or 33E-4 of Chapter 38, Illinois Revised Statutes, 1987 (as amended); that his/her workplace is drug free, and that he/she is no delinquent with the Illinois Department of Revenue (Chapter 24, section 11-42.I or as revised).

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by gi unningham that on Thursday, March 27, 2014 Kane County Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, (Published in the Kane County ASSUMED NAME Illinois, setting forth the names and Chronicle, March 22, 29 & April 5, PUBLICATION NOTICE addresses of all persons owning, 2014.) conducting and transacting the business known as PROFESSIONAL Public Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, March 20, 2014 Having a Birthday, GARAGE DOOR IL located at 1269 a certificate was filed in the office Anniversary, Graduation Getzelman Drive 1W, Elgin, IL or Event Coming Up? of the County Clerk of Kane County, 60123. Illinois, setting forth the names and Share It With Everyone by addresses of all persons owning, Dated: March 27, 2014. Placing a HAPPY AD! conducting and transacting the /s/ John A. Cunningham business known as ULTRA AURA Kane County Clerk located at 242 E Jefferson Ave, Hampshire, IL, 60140. (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, March 29, April 5 & 12, 2014.)

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Dated: March 20, 2014. /s/ John A. Cunningham

Public Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, March 13, 2014 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 NAIL TREND2 located at 581 Dundee Ave, East Dundee, IL 60118.

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Dated: March 13, 2014.

Michael

815-393-3514

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

Bidders may be asked to show proof that they are able to perform (Published in the Kane County the work in a workmanlike manner Chronicle, March 15, 22 & 29, and that he/she will be able to 2014.) complete the work in the stipulated PUBLIC NOTICE time. The City of Geneva, Illinois reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive technicalities.

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$699,000 1st Floor Master!

Spectacular 5 acre wooded setting on Lake Campton! Gorgeous views from every window! 250’ of shoreline! 1st floor master quarters! Vaulted ceilings! Hardwood floors! Huge walkout has 2nd fp and is ready for your finishes!

$350,000 Backs to Open Space!

3000 sf set on an approx 1/2 acre peaceful wooded culdesac lot! Volume ceilings! 3 fireplaces! SS Appliances! 3 season sun porch! Vaulted master! Wet bar! 2nd kitchen!

LES

So many updates! Hardwood flrs on 1st & 2nd level! New Cherry & granite kitchen! All granite baths! Finished basement w/new carpet! Newer roof & HVAC!

LES

$329,900 Culdesac Acre Plus!

Brick front curb appeal in better than new condition! Stunning upgrades throughout ! 1st floor den! Sunroom! Decadent master quarters! J&J bath! 9’ ceiling bsmt. 3 car garage!

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$459,900 Convenient Location!

Executive brick beauty in desirable Thornwood community! Volume ceilings! Hardwood floors! Dramatic 2 story family room! Stone fireplace! Community pool/ sportscore! CH ST.

$379,900

Stately all brick 3300sf home with classy brick driveway, sidewalk & patio markers! Walking distance to the park! Bonus sun room! Enormous master quarters with private loft! Great Proximity to metra train, Randall corridor & downtown!

$254,900 Popular Cambridge Area!

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$239,000

Walking distance to grade school! Pristine original owner condition! New carpeting! Large .3 acre fenced in yard with no neighbor behind! Hardwood floors in bedrooms! Finished basement! Newer roof/ AC! Heated garage!

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LUTHERAN

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Bethany Lutheran Church

Baker Memorial United Methodist Church

8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia (corner of Lincoln and Wilson) (630) 879-3444 www.bethanybatavia.org 9:00am – Traditional Worship 10:00am – Coffee Hour 10:30am- Sunday School 10:45am – Contemporary Worship Nursery care is available throughout the Sunday morning. Monthly Last Friday Community Supper 5:00-7:00 pm Free to the Community

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD ❃

Sanctuary 1S430 Wenmoth Rd. (630) 879-0785 www.sanctuaryag.com Sunday Service at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:00 a.m. Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Bible studies and children’s Bible clubs for all ages

BAPTIST ❃

First Baptist Church of Geneva “Reach. Connect. Equip. Serve” East Campus (EC) 2300 South Street, Geneva Sunday: Traditional – 9:15 & 10:45 a.m. Worship Café – 9:15 a.m. West Campus (WC) 3435 Keslinger Road, Geneva Saturday Worship - 5:00 PM Sunday: Contemporary 9:15 & 10:45 AM (630) 232-7068 www.fbcg.com Hand in Hand Christian Preschool: 630-208-4903

CATHOLIC ❃

Holy Cross Catholic Church

2300 Main St., Batavia (630) 879-4750 Rev. Msgr. Aaron R. Brodeski, Pastor Sunday Mass Saturday 4:15PM Anticipatory Sunday 6:30AM, 8:00AM, 9:45AM, 11:15AM Weekday Lenten Masses Mon-Fri 6:30AM, 8:00AM, 5:30PM Saturday 8:30AM STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays during Lent 2:40PM & 6:00PM CONFESSION TIMES Monday 7:00AM-7:30AM Tuesday 7:00AM-7:30AM & 6:00PM-Until all are heard Wednesday 7:00AM-7:30AM Thursday 7:00AM-7:30AM Friday 7:00AM-7:30AM Saturday 9:00AM-Until all are heard and 3:00PM-3:45PM Sunday 9:15AM-9:45AM DEVOTIONS Chaplet of Divine Mercy Tuesdays 8:30AM & Saturdays 4:00PM Healing Service Tuesdays 6:00PM Daily Rosary Monday-Friday 6:00AM & 7:30AM Saturdays 8:00AM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Sunday 1:00PM - Saturday 1:00PM

St. Patrick Catholic Church

(downtown) 408 Cedar St., St. Charles, IL 60174 Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & Noon (Crane Road) 6N491 Crane Rd. St. Charles, IL 60175 Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, 8:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m., & 11:30 a.m.

St. Peter Catholic Church 1891 Kaneville Rd., Geneva (630) 232-0124 Weekday Masses Monday-Thursday 7AM & 8AM Friday during Summer 7AM & 8AM Friday during School Year 7AM & 8:45 AM Saturday 8AM Weekend Masses: Saturday 4:30PM Sunday 7AM, 9AM, 11AM, 5PM Holy Day & Holiday Masses Call the church for Mass times on these special days Confessions: Monday through Friday, 7:30 -7:55 AM Saturday, 8:30-10:00 AM & 3:15-4:15 PM

COVENANT ❃

Batavia Covenant Church, Preschool 1314 W. Main St., Batavia. (630) 879-3721 bataviacov.com Sunday Worship Hours: • 9:00 am Contemporary Worship Service • 10:00 am Coffee (Fellowship Hall) • 10:35 am Traditional Worship Service Preschool: (630) 879-3795

1145 N. 5th Ave. St. Charles, IL 60174 1 mile N. of Rt. 64 on Rt. 25, (630) 584-2199 www.bethlehemluth.org Sunday Worship: 8:00 a.m./ 9:15 a.m./ 10:30 a.m. Sunday School All Ages: 9:15 am/10:30 am Worship on Saturdays 5:30 p.m. Bethelem Preschool Center: Full Day Child Care/Half dayPreschool 630-584-6027

Geneva Lutheran Church “Serving Christ in the Heart of the Community” 301 South Third St., Geneva (630) 232-0165 www.genevalutheran.org Communion Worship Schedule Saturday – 5:30pm in Chapel Sunday - 9:00am in Sanctuary 10am - CoffeeHouse - free treats/beverages 10:15 am - Education Hour for ages 3 yrs.-adult Parents’ Day Out Program ages 2-5yrs. - M-F, 9:30am12:30pm or 10am-1pm age 4yrs., 12:30-3pm Building is ADA compliant.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church & Preschool (Missouri Synod) 101 S. 6th Ave., St. Charles (Just South of St. Charles Library) (630) 584-8638 The Rev. Timothy P. Silber, Sr. Pastor Worship Schedule: Saturday @ 5:30 p.m. Traditional Worship Sunday @ 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Sunday @ 11:00 a.m. Praise Worship Education Hour @ 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. All services elevator access St. Mark’s Nurturing Center Preschool for ages 2 – Pre K (630) 584-4850 www.stmarksstc.org

Fourth Ave. & Main St., St. Charles Join Us for Worship 9 a.m. Traditional Worship 10:45 a.m. Jazz Worship In the Sanctuary Nursery Care Available Senior Pastor: Rev. Mary Zajac 630-584-6680 www.bakermemorialchurch.org

PRESBYTERIAN ❃

Fox Valley Presbyterian Church (USA) A Welcoming Church 227 East Side Dr., Geneva (630) 232-7448 (1 blk. N. of Rt. 38.) (630) 232-7448 www.foxvalleypres.org 8:30 a.m. Worship (informal) 10:00 a.m. Worship (traditional) 10:00 a.m. Church school Nursery Care Provided 8:30-11:00 a.m. Adult Breakfast Club 8:30 a.m. Confirmation (7-8th grd.) 4:00 p.m. Youth Group 7:00 p.m. The Growing Place Weekday Preschool We are a Stephen Ministry Church

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST ❃

Congregational Church of Batavia

21 S. Batavia Ave. (Rt. 31) Batavia 630-879-1999 www.congregationalchurch.org Interim Pastor, Greg Skiba Sunday Worship 9:00 & 10:30 am Nursery care available Sunday School 10:30 am for age 3-12th grade Wednesday 5 pm: LOGOS Children & Youth program, K-8 Sunday 5:30-8 pm: LOGOS Sr. High program with dinner Batavia Nursery School 630-879-9470 “No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.”

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GARY LANG CHEVROLET Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

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GURNEE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM 7255 Grand Avenue • Gurnee

888/471-1219 www.gurneedodge.com

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

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1001 S Milwaukee Ave • Libertyville IL

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MARTIN CHEVROLET 5220 Northwest Highway Crystal Lake, IL

BULL VALLEY FORD/ MERCURY

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800/407-0223 www.bullvalleyford.com

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BUSS FORD

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111 S. Rte 31 • McHenry, IL

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888/800-6100

RAY CHEVROLET

888/600-8053

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360 N. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

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LIBERTY VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR WERKS SAAB

ST. CHARLES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP

www.martin-chevy.com

847/587-3300

www.motorwerks.com

920 S. Milwaukee Ave. • Libertyville, IL

CRYSTAL LAKE JEEP

39 N. Rte. 12 • Fox Lake, IL

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LIBERTYVILLE CHEVROLET

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ROSEN HYUNDAI

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920 S. Milwaukee Ave. • Libertyville, IL

847-680-8000

O’HARE HONDA

111 S. Rte 31 • McHenry, IL

LIBERTY KIA

800-935-5913

815/459-7100 or 847/658-9050

BUSS FORD LINCOLN MERCURY

CLASSIC KIA

www.clcjd.com 206 S. State Street • Hampshire, IL

www.bullvalleyford.com

www.arlingtonkia.com

888/800-6100

847/683-2424

800/407-0223

847/202-3900

425 N. Green Bay Rd. Waukegan/Gurnee, IL

FENZEL MOTOR SALES GARY LANG BUICK

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KNAUZ BMW

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800 Dundee Ave. • East Dundee, IL

TOM PECK FORD

GURNEE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM

847/669-6060

888/471-1219

www.springhillford.com 13900 Auto Mall Dr. • Huntley, IL

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800/935-5393

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5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

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