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ON THE COVER Mike Orlando, co-owner of Fox River Distilling Company in Geneva, fills bottles with their Swedish Days citrus flavored vodka. Five hundred bottles of the vodka will be available at local restaurants, bars and liquor stores during the annual festival, which runs through Sunday.

Profits of the vodka sales will be donated to the Geneva Community Chest.

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Residents informed about Fermilab’s experiment Will increase noise, traffic near homes

By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com BATAVIA – Those living near Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory might notice additional noise and traffic once construction starts on the lab’s latest experiment.

The U.S. Department of Energy held a public hearing Wednesday at Fermilab so residents could review and comment on the possible environmental effects of building and operating the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility and the associated Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment.

Construction could begin as early as 2018, with the experiment starting in 2025.

The experiment will send a beam of neutrinos through the earth from Fermilab to the Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead, South Dakota. Neutrinos are elementary particles that have no electrical charge and are the most abundant particles in the universe, according to Fermilab officials.

With the data, scientists hope to learn about the building blocks of matter and determine the exact role neutrinos play in the universe.

Peter Siebach, National Environmental Policy Act compliance officer for the Department of Energy, told those at the meeting during construction of the exper-

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Pepin Carolan, federal project director for the Department of Energy, spoke at Fermilab on Wednesday about the lab’s planned Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility and Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment. The experiment is expected to start in 2025.

On the Web Visit KCChronicle. com to watch videos associated with the story. iment, noise levels would temporarily increase above ambient levels at houses directly across Kirk Road. He said blasting, which would be limited to the daytime, could result in noticeable vibration levels in nearby houses and would be monitored.

Siebach also said construction would result in a modest increase in traffic on Kirk and Butterfield Roads.

Batavia resident George Baker, who lives near Fermilab, voiced concerns at

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the meeting about how the blasting would impact his home’s foundation.

As part of the experiment, plans are to construct four buildings on the Fermilab site, one of which would be about 40 feet high and 160 feet long and be located near Kirk Road and Giese Road.

That building would be connected via a vertical shaft to an underground hall about 200 feet below the Fermilab site.

The project also would include the construction of a 50- to 60-foot-high hill about 1,000 feet from Kirk Road on the Fermilab site, as part of the facility that would create the neutrinos.

The public can comment on the project through July 10 by email at lbnf.comments@science.doe.gov or online at http://lbnf.fnal. gov/env-assessment.html.

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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in people aged 55 years and older, causes damage to the central portion of the retina (macula) that is responsible for sharp, central vision. While the “wet” form of AMD is less common (10%-15% of cases) than the “dry,” it accounts for 90% of all cases of severe vision loss from the disease. The wet form of the disease is characterized by abnormal blood vessels under the retina that tend to break and bleed, causing the retina to lift. Fortunately, there is treatment that inhibits the growth of these blood vessels.

It involves injecting bevacizumab (Avastatin) or ranibizumab (Lucentis) directly into the vitreous, the gel-like filling inside the eye.

P.S. Prior to the use of bevacizumab (Avastatin) and ranibizumab (Lucentis), “wet” AMD was treated with lasers that stopped the bleeding.

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Get to know Cathleen Rex Geneva resident Cathleen Rex, 72, was at her antique sale in Geneva when she answered 11 questions for the Kane County Chronicle’s Brenda Schory.

Where did you grow up? Farmington, Michigan Pets? A poodle named Hannah Who would play you in the movie of your life? Helen Mirren First job? Picking peaches in Michigan As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A flight attendant. I became a homemaker, and I worked with antiques and interior

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design. I have hosted an antiques sale once a year in Geneva for 22 years.

A book you’d recommend? “The Shell Seekers” by Rosamunde Pilcher Favorite charity? Northern Illinois Food Bank Words of wisdom? Carpe diem Favorite ice cream flavor? Any flavor sorbet at the All Chocolate Kitchen in Geneva Favorite local restaurant? Fiora’s in Geneva What is an interesting factoid about yourself? I had lunch with Katharine Hepburn in the 1970s at Sardi’s in New York.

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OUT&ABOUT WHAT: All are invited meet Terry Donahue, who starred in the All American Girls Professional League. The hit movie “A League of Their Own” was based on Terry and her teammates from this league. In addition, there will be various baseball-related games for the family to enjoy. There is no charge.

WHEN: 7 p.m. July 3 WHERE: Hosanna! Lutheran Church, 36W925 Red Gate Road, St. Charles INFORMATION: Call the church office at 630-584-6434, send email to Welcome@HosannaChurch.com or visit www.HosannaChurch.com or follow Hosanna! on Instagram and Facebook (search HosannaChurchLCMC).

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Focus groups to meet at Geneva Public Library

WHAT: Members of the community are invited to share their opinions with Geneva Public Library during focus groups.

WHEN: July 1 and 2. On July 1, an intergovernmental focus group is set from 3 to 4:30 p.m., business owners are set from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and residents in their 20s and 30s are set from 7 to 8:30 p.m. On July 2, senior citizens are set from 4 to 4:30 p.m., teens are from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and residents west of Randall Road are set from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Geneva Public Library, 127 James St., Geneva

INFORMATION: To RSVP for a session, contact Paula Krapf at pkrapf@gpld.org or call 630-232-4806.

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Bethany Lutheran Church’s free supper

WHAT: The menu for the community supper is “cookout” themed and features a dessert/sundae bar. A children’s menu and a take-out option are available. Donations are appreciated.

WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday WHERE: 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia INFORMATION: Reservations are not required, but they can be made by calling 630-879-3444.

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‘Magical Lamp of Aladdin’ at Steel Beam

WHAT: Directed by Robyn Berg of Wheaton, it features a cast of actors ages 8 to 14. Tickets are $12 for adults and $9 for children.

WHEN: 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday WHERE: The Steel Beam Theatre, at 111 W. Main St. in downtown St. Charles INFORMATION: Tickets may be purchased online at www.steelbeamtheatre.com or by phone at 630-587-8521.

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Sundays on Stage at Batavia library

WHAT: The Batavia Public Library will host a South American carnival-themed Sundays on Stage event. The event will be sponsored by the Batavia Public Library Foundation and will include Bill Dunnam’s musical talents.

WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday WHERE: The Batavia Public Library is located at 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia INFORMATION: Registration for the event is required and can be completed online at bataviapubliclibrary.org or by calling the reference desk at 630-8794777.

TODAY’S WEB POLL

YESTERDAY’S WEB POLL RESULTS

Have you ever visited a National Park?

• Yes, I’ve visited one to five parks • Yes, I’ve visited more than five parks • No, and I don’t care to go • No, but I do plan to visit at least one park in my lifetime

Are you planning to visit the Swedish Days festival?

1. No (55 percent) 2. Yes, I’ve already visited (16 percent) 3. I’m not sure (16 percent) 4. Yes, I plan to go (13 percent)

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

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Kane County Board aims to curb coroner spending

By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com GENEVA – Kane County officials are drafting a resolution intended to curb spending by Kane County Coroner Rob Russell – the resolution would give the County Board the power not to pay bills that are not legally mandated, if the coroner goes over his budget.

The draft is being prepared

by Executive Finance Director Joe Onzick in consultation with the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office to be presented at the Executive Committee meeting next month.

Because of a death in the family, Russell was not at a Finance and Budget Committee meeting Wednesday to explain his hiring of Jennifer Baustian as a communications consultant and to update the coroner’s website.

Although the contract with Baustian’s company, JNB Strategies, has not yet been fi-

nalized, the pay range for her is $70 an hour for content creation and social media management, while management and consulting fees are $90 an hour over a tentative fourweek timeline.

Board member Cristina Castro, D-Elgin, chairwoman of the Judicial and Public Safety Committee, and a member of the Finance and Budget Committee, said the draft is intended to warn the coroner not to spend more than his budget outlines.

“It is to put him on notice, that if you are trending over budget, the County Board is giving the auditor the authority not to pay those bills that are not seen as mandatory – nonstatutory,” Castro said.

“Again, this is being carefully looked at.”

Russell is expected to be at next month’s Executive Committee meeting to answer questions about his hiring of Baustian, Castro said.

Russell said the officials’

action is “posturing.”

“That is nothing new,” Russell said. “That original opinion from the state’s attorney was that when I went over budget, only non-mandates don’t have to be paid …. This is getting old. I’m trying to get some great things done here and I have to keep coming back and defending my existence.”

The issue arose out of the Judicial and Public Safety Committee earlier this month, but Russell was on vacation and not available to answer questions. Russell and county officials have clashed in the past on his budget and freezers for the morgue.

“The issue came up: Can we stop it? We can’t tell him not to hire, [but] there is a lot of things he could have done,” Castro said. “Why her? Why not work with Joe Onzick to bid it out? ‘Hey Joe, I have a problem. Can I hire a temp agency to do marketing and public relations? Hire an in-

tern?’ ” Castro questioned why Russell needed someone outside of the county to update his website because Roger Fahnestock, who heads the county’s Information Technology Department, could have done that.

“He has Roger, and Roger does websites,” Castro said.

“Those are fair questions, and I’m waiting to see what his explanation is.”

As to Castro’s suggestions, Russell said he did use Fahne-

stock for some website work, but that he needs Baustian to put it together for it to be ready to be put online.

Russell said he has not decided whether he will attend the Executive Committee meeting next month.

“I’m not going there to b e b r o w b e a t e n a n d s e cond-guessed by armchair quarterbacks on how to run my office,” Russell said. “I will answer them, but I’m not going to subject myself to the Spanish Inquisition.”

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Today Hi Lo W 73 60 t 78 60 t 71 59 t 73 59 t 76 59 t 76 62 t 88 66 t 79 60 c

Friday Hi Lo W 72 57 c 74 57 c 70 57 c 72 57 c 74 57 c 71 60 c 73 60 t 77 56 c

City Kankakee Kenosha La Salle Morris Munster Naperville Tinley Park Waukegan

Today Hi Lo W 77 62 t 72 57 t 80 63 t 80 61 t 74 61 t 76 60 t 76 61 t 71 56 t

Friday Hi Lo W 70 58 c 72 56 c 74 58 c 73 58 c 71 58 c 73 57 c 72 58 c 68 56 c

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

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

Station Fld Prs Chg Station Fld Prs Chg Algonquin................. 3 ....... 1.62 ..... +0.30 Montgomery........... 13 ..... 12.20 ...... -0.16 Burlington, WI ........ 11 ....... 7.03 ..... +0.09 New Munster, WI .... 19 ....... 6.77 ...... -0.09 Dayton ................... 12 ..... 11.40 ..... +1.97 Princeton .............. 9.5 ....... 6.26 ...... -0.08 McHenry .................. 4 ....... 2.46 ...... -0.14 Waukesha ................ 6 ....... 3.17 ...... -0.09

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75/58 McHenry Statistics through 4 p.m. yesterday Belvidere 75/58 Temperatures Waukegan 77/60 71/56 High/low ....................................... 77°/60° Normal high ......................................... 83° Rockford Crystal Lake Deerfield Record high .............................. 95° (2009) Algonquin 78/60 78/57 71/59 76/59 Normal low .......................................... 63° Hampshire Record low ............................... 45° (1979) Schaumburg 75/59 Elgin 74/60 Peak wind ......................... WSW at 10 mph 76/59 DeKalb Precipitation 78/57 Tri-Cities Chicago 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. ........... 0.00” 78/57 74/59 Month to date ................................... 7.89” Normal month to date ....................... 3.44” Oak Park Year to date .................................... 18.36” 74/61 Aurora Normal year to date ........................ 16.84” Dixon

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Locals take part in Swedish Days festivities LEFT TOP: Shoppers browse items for sale on Third Street Wednesday during Swedish Days in Geneva. The festival runs through Sunday.

LEFT MIDDLE: Riders fly through the air on the Cliff Hanger ride at the carnival area Wednesday during Swedish Days. LEFT BOTTOM: Children ride the Dragon Wagon Wednesday during Swedish Days.

To learn about Swedish Days, visit the Geneva Chamber of Commerce website at www.genevachamber. com.

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Lines formed for food at the Knights of Columbus station Wednesday during Swedish Days in Geneva. The festival runs through Sunday.

Swedish Days adds 50/50 raffle to support 8 local charities

America’s Treasures to hold sidewalk sale

GENEVA – America’s Treasures will have a sidewalk sale event during Swedish Days, which runs through Sunday in downtown Geneva.

America’s Treasures is at 10 N. Third St., Geneva. For information, call 630-208-1003 or visit www.americastreasuresgeneva. com.

Geneva library to host Swedish Days events

GENEVA – The Geneva Public Library will host several events in celebration of Swedish Days.

An activity tent featuring all kinds of games will be at the library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Friday. The library is at

127 James St., Geneva. Chalk art will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon Friday in the Literary Garden on Second Street. Swedish Days stories with Paddy Lynn will be on the corner of State and Fourth streets from noon to 1 p.m. and 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to noon Sunday. In addition, participants can sign up for a library card, or learn about the resources, programs and events the library offers.

For additional information, visit gpld.org or call 630-232-0780.

ed with an outside administrator to manage the tickets and money match, Rush said.

If ticket sales hit $100,000, a single winner would get $50,000, Rush said.

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ST. CHARLES – The Forest Preserve District of Kane County has planned its Firefly Fireworks program from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.

July 9 at Campton Forest Preserve, 4N379 Town Hall Road, St. Charles.

The walk will start at dusk. All ages are welcome. The registration fee is $2 a person. Call 630444-3190 or email programs@ kaneforest.com to register.

have members selling additional tickets during evening entertainment.

Because the chamber is one of the nonprofit groups participating, it has contract-

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sells its own tickets, as well as some Geneva businesses, she said. Charities that do not have a food booth at Swedish Days – such as the Geneva Academic Foundation – will

Rod N Reel Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grades 6-10 Wild About Reptiles…and . . . . . Grades 6-10 Amphibians! Camp

Specific details including dates, times, fees and more can be found at stcnature.org.

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State police to conduct roadside safety check

The Illinois State Police District 15 will conduct a roadside safety check from 11 p.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Sunday in Kane County.

According to Commander Robert Meeder, the check will be on the ramp carrying westbound Reagan Memorial Tollway (Interstate 88) traffic to Route 31.

Officers working this detail will be watchful for drivers who are operating vehicles in an unsafe manner, driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, transporting open alcoholic beverages or driving under the influence.

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GENEVA – The Geneva Chamber of Commerce is partnering with eight nonprofit organizations in selling tickets for a Community 50/50 Raffle, where a single winner is guaranteed a $5,000 win.

Chamber spokeswoman Laura Rush said the chamber booth at the Swedish Days Festival in Geneva provides an opportunity for anyone to buy tickets and designate which charity they want to support. Ticket sales will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday, she said.

Tickets will be sold through Sept. 12, with the winning ticket drawn Sept. 13, during Festival of the Vine, Rush said.

In addition to the cham-

ber, charities represented are CASA Kane County, the Geneva Academic Foundation, Geneva Community Chest, Geneva History Museum, Geneva Lions Club, Geneva Music Boosters, the Rotary Club of Geneva and TriCity Family Services.

Tickets are $5 each, $20 for five tickets and $100 for 30 tickets. They also can be bought at the Geneva Chamber office, 8 S. Third St., Geneva, by contacting a member of any of the charities.

Quantities of 30 for $100 also can be bought by credit card by calling the chamber at 630-232-6060.

“We started talking with all the groups earlier this year, and the raffle started in April,” Rush said. “Groups have been selling since April.”

Each organization also

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LOCAL BRIEFS Fox Valley, Batavia Robotics to host camps

BATAVIA – Fox Valley Robotics and Batavia Robotics will host summer camps in July. A Lego eXplore camp is set from 9 to 11:30 a.m. July 15 to 17. The Summer Robot Camp, offers first- to third-graders the chance to build and learn to program a robot to complete the new “Lunar Landing” mission. It will be from 1:30 to 4 p.m. July 15 to 17. The Summer Lego Program is being offered to fourth- to eighth-graders on three dates because of its popularity, states a news release.

Kids will build and program competitive robots to perform detailed moves and complete missions from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.

July 18 to 19. In addition, the

older kids can join the Summer Metal Program, available for eighth- to 12th-graders from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. July 25 and 26. Kids will build and program a driver-controlled model to maneuver around a 12-by-12 playing field. These programs and camps will be at Alice Gustafson School, 901 Carlisle Road, Batavia. For information, call 630-879-1360 or visit www.foxvalleyrobotics.com.

The Devon Allman Band set to perform Saturday

ST. CHARLES – The Devon Allman Band will perform at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at The House Pub, 16 S. Riverside Drive, St. Charles.

For information, visit www. thehousepub.com.

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LOCAL BRIEFS ELGIN – Administer Justice will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a benefit concert featuring Curb Records artist Plumb and Elgin’s Citizen Way. The event will be at 7:30 p.m. today at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Proceeds will benefit Administer Justice, a nonprofit organization providing assistance to low-income victims and their families in need of legal advocacy. Tickets for the event are on sale now at www.

administerjustice.org. General admission tickets are available for a minimum donation of $20, and VIP tickets are available for a donation of $50. Bottled water and snacks will be for sale at the event.

Hultgren Family Picnic set for Sunday

GENEVA – The Hultgren Family Picnic is set from 3 to 5 p.m.

Sunday. It will be at 416 Second St., Geneva. Those interested can stop by for a burger, hot dog, refreshments and chil-

dren’s activities, including a bounce house and face painter. It will be free for parade walkers, or $10 a person and $25 a family. Sponsorships are available. RSVP to HultgrenVolunteer@gmail.com or call David at 630-747-3989. For information visit www.HultgrenforCongress.com.

Volunteers needed for Individual Development BATAVIA – The Association for Individual Development is seeking volunteers. There are

under the “Support” tab to complete a volunteer application, or call Maureen at 630-966-4020.

Catholic Church, 400 Cedar Street, St. Charles, IL 60174. Burial will be at Union Cemetery, St. Charles.

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

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

(nee McDonald) McLeod. She was united in marriage to Russell W. Thomas, May 10, 1951, in Fort Lee, New Jersey.

She is survived by her children, Susan C. (Alan Zwicker) Thomas, Bruce D. (Debbie) Thomas and Barbara (Scott) Theuerkauf; five grandchildren, Brittany, David, Blaire, Haleigh and Madison; and a great-grandchild, Mia. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband; and a brother, John.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at The Community Church of Harrington Park One Spring Street Harrington Park, NJ 07640.

Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Interment will follow in George Washington Memorial Park Cemetery in Paramus, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or www.alz.org.

‘Annie’ to be shown as part of Flick n’ Float Nights

GENEVA – “Annie” will be shown at 8:15 p.m. July 24, at Sunset Pool, 710 Western Ave., Geneva. It will be part of the Geneva Park District’s Flick n’ Float Nights. Twilight admission rates will apply. For information, call 630-232-4542 or visit www. genevaparks.org.

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OBITUARIES JAMES M. LEXVOLD

Born: Dec. 5, 1932; in Rochester, MN Died: June 23, 2015; in Elgin, IL James M. Lexvold, age 82, of Kingston, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at ManorCare in Elgin. He was born December 5, 1932, in Rochester, MN and was the son of Marshall and Gertrude (Solsrud) Lexvold.

James graduated from DeKalb High School in 1952 and went on to graduate from Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois, where he received the Young Alumnus Award in 1965. Then joined the army.

James retired early after owning several barbed wire companies and his hobbies included woodworking, gardening, antique cars and traveling. He was also known for raising mastiff dogs for many years.

Survivors include six children, Tim (Lori Mills) Lexvold of New York, Margo (Tom Burke) of Wisconsin, Wendy (David Beebe) Lexvold-Coppert of St. Charles,

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

Obituaries also appear online at KCChronicle.com/obits where you may sign the guestbook, send flowers or make a memorial donation.

Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815758-3841.

HELEN C. SCOTT

Born: Dec. 13, 1925; in St. Charles, IL Died: June 23, 2015; in Aurora, IL

Christine (Dan) Lexvold-Trizulny of Minnesota, Tom Lexvold of Maple Park and Brian Lexvold of Colorado; ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren; and the mother of his children, Margo Dillon of Geneva.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Gertrude; and sister, Susan.

Private Graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in DeKalb, IL. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2015 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Ronan-MooreFinch Funeral Home.

Memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date.

To send an online condolence please visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com.

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Helen C. nee Howard Scott, age 89, of St. Charles died Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Countryside Care Center in Aurora.

She was born December 13, 1925 in St. Charles, IL. Helen is survived by her two children, Mary (Don) Petrulis of Montgomery and Patrick Scott of Lombard; three grandchildren, Adam (Becky) Petrulis, and Kevin Scott; one great grandchild, Ava Petrulis; and sister, Margaret Howard Benson of St. Charles.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; two sisters, Elizabeth and Catherine Howard; four brothers, William, Jack, Tom, and Jim Howard.

Visitation will be held Friday, June 26, 2015, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 East Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, at St. Patrick

Burial will be private at a later date in the Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington, Iowa.

Ann Green Byington: The memorial visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St., St. Charles. The celebration of life will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home.

A continuation of the celebration of Ann’s life will be that evening.

Robert W. Cox: The memorial service and celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, 227 East Side Drive, Geneva, with the Rev. Melinda Hinners officiating.

LENORE M. THOMAS

Born: Aug. 8, 1926; in Fort Lee, NJ Died: June 22, 2015; in St. Charles, IL Lenore M. Thomas, age 88, of St. Charles, formerly of Closter, New Jersey, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015, at Brighton Gardens. She was born August 8, 1926, in Fort Lee, New Jersey, the daughter of Duncan and Ethel

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Barbara A. Andersen: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, June 25, at Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State St. (Route 38), Geneva. The memorial service will be at 11 a.m.

Friday, June 26, at the United Methodist Church of Geneva, 211 Hamilton St., Geneva, with Pastor Bill Obalil officiating.

The visitation will be at the church from 8:30 a.m. until the service. Burial will be private.

Ivanka S. Grabarek: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn, with a Serbian Orthodox memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27

at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Blackberry Township Cemetery in Elburn.

Marian E. Johnson: Public visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at Yurs Funeral Home in St. Charles.

The funeral services will be private. Burial will be in River Hills Memorial Park in Batavia.

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The need is greatest between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers may perform tasks, such as assisting with arts and crafts projects; teaching special classes, such as cooking or basic computer skills; helping to coordinate community outings; being a sunshine caller and checking in on clients; using office skills for clerical support or reception and more. Visit www.the-association.org and click on “Volunteer”

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ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles Park District has planned its summer Concerts in the Park series for families and friends to enjoy the outdoors and music.

An upcoming concert performance will by The Right Now, a seven-piece soul collective, at 7 p.m. today at the Lincoln Park Gazebo, located along Main Street between 4th and 5th streets. The concert will be free thanks to numerous benefactors. The event will feature food and desserts from various vendors, such as Kimmer’s Ice Cream, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Domino’s Pizza and Batavia Diner 2. Alcohol is not permitted at the park. Guests are encouraged

to park early for better seating, as well as bring lawn chairs and blankets. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved to the Arcada Theatre at 105 E. Main St. There will be more concerts throughout the summer.

For information about upcoming concerts or Concerts in the Park, visit stcparks.org or call 630-513-6200.

will be the presenter. The first session will be at 7 p.m. today at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, 12N462 Tina Trail, Elgin.

The second session will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Bluff

Spring Fen, which is on Spring Grove Avenue in Elgin. Those interested may meet at 9:30 a.m. at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church.

For information, call 847-741-

8141 or visit www.northernkanecounty.wildones.org or www.

Facebook.com/NKWildones or send email to nkwildones@ gmail.com.

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of rainfall between 4 and 5:45 p.m. June 15, and about 1.5 inches of rain in the three days preceding that event.

Holm said the ground was saturated because of all the rain, and flooding ensued.

Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke said picking up any remaining flood-damaged items should be relatively easy.

“My observation is there is not a whole lot more that has to be picked up,” Schielke said. “There is some scattered here and there. This should be a problem we can quickly take care of.”

Several aldermen said they would like to see any remaining items picked up this week.

“I’m concerned about the stuff that has been sitting out all week,” 4th Ward Alderman Susan Stark said.

The city also is distributing garbage stickers at no charge to residents who had damage as a result of the storm. Information is available on the city’s website, cityofbatavia. net.

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BATAVIA – Batavia residents who have flood-damaged items will be able to put them out during this week’s normally scheduled waste pickup. No waste stickers will be needed.

Aldermen at Tuesday’s Committee of the Whole meeting directed staff to arrange for Advanced Disposal to pick up flood- and rain-damaged articles. Public Works Director Gary Holm told aldermen and residents at the meeting the city is looking into flooding that occurred throughout the city after last week’s heavy rainfall.

Holm told aldermen the city received about 3 inches

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Part of Route 25 to be closed due to construction For all Kane County Traffic As part of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s ongoing construction project, Route 25 south of Route 25/Stearns Road will be closed for the next few weeks.

Stearns Road will remain open eastbound and westbound with access to Route 25 north only.

Traffic for southbound Route 25 will be detoured using Route 31 and Route 64, Kirk and Dunham roads.

This closure is necessary to allow crews to reconstruct the new intersection, as well as the connection to the Brewster Creek Bridge.

Any questions or concerns may be directed to Tom Costello, of the Illinois Department of Transportation, at 224-281-

Advisories, visit www.co.kane. il.us/dot/trafficalerts/Default. aspx.

‘More than Honey’ to be shown Friday in Batavia

BATAVIA – The award-winning movie, “More than Honey,” will be presented by the Green Team of Unity of Fox Valley at 7 p.m. Friday at 230 Webster St., Batavia.

The movie focuses on honey bees, what they do to sustain life, and what can be done to assure the colony collapse disorder does not continue.

A discussion will follow the movie. The session is free to all participants. For information, call 630-879-1115.

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Chicago Premium Outlets to host job fair KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com AURORA – Chicago Premium Outlets will host a job fair to fill about 300 new full- and part-time positions created by this summer’s 50-store expansion of the outlet center.

Scheduled for 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 9 at Pipers Banquet Hall, 1295 Butterfield Road, Aurora, the job fair will connect local job-seekers with an anticipated 65 future and current Chicago Premium Outlets retailers who will be accepting employment applications for management, sales and customer service positions, states a press release from Chicago Premium Outlets.

Retailers that are hiring include Abercrombie & Fitch

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Expansion plans also include the addition of approximately 2,200 new parking spaces and a complete renovation to the existing center, with amenities to include fireplaces, art installations and a pond, the release states.

Enhanced landscaping and newly paved sidewalks; upgraded seating and lounge areas; improved lighting; and a fresh new paint color scheme – plus updates to the center’s food offerings – are all underway, according to the release.

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A thank you to the City of Geneva Geneva Chamber of Commerce Geneva Business Community My feelings on being chosen for the Grand Marshal of the Swedish Days parade are many. I am humbled to be following in the footsteps of some very special people, grateful to have had the opportunity to work with remarkable people throughout my 45 years, and elated that you are allowing this crazy guy, who dresses up in costumes and roams the streets pass-ing out gold coins, Hershey’s Kisses, Easter eggs, and hugs, to be your Grand Marshal in the very special Swedish Days parade.

The people of Geneva have created a unique, one-of-a-kind town.

The Chamber and their many volunteers have made events like Swedish Days, Festival of the Vine, the Art Show, and the Christmas Walk huge successes. Geneva has become the envy of many towns that try to emulate its accomplishments. Towns from near and far seek our town’s advice on how to create and sustain their own events.

The Chamber calls this town a “picture postcard”. The Fox River, State and Third Streets are picturesque, but it’s the hearts of the all the small businesses that beat behind that picture postcard look.

It’s the hearts of the people who came here because they knew Geneva was unique and a good place to put down business roots. They put their hearts and finances into making it work. Each in their own way, doing their own thing so that when you look behind the picture postcard, there are the hearts and hopes of people who care about the city.

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When they landed back in Chicago, a cousin of Robin Coyne’s held up a hand-made sign that said, “Welcome home uncie,� a nickname her cousin had given Erwin Coyne because he cared for her until she reached kindergarten. “Something which amazed me was the reception we received on coming back to Midway Airport ... the long lines of people on both sides of this long corridor saluting us and shaking hands and wishing us well,�

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After Army veteran Erwin Coyne had completed his trip with Honor Flight Chicago, he noted his expectations had been blown away.

Coyne said he expected a quick stop at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., and then immediately flying back to Chicago.

Instead, Coyne was in for a day full of surprises. One surprise was a group of people waiting at the memorial to greet him and other veterans.

Among the group of people were children flown in from Nettelhorst School in Chicago, who led the Pledge of Allegiance and greeted the veterans afterward.

Over the course of World War II, Coyne earned the ranks of platoon leader, sergeant and corporal. “I didn’t spend much time over on the European side because I was in the Pacific during the war,� said Coyne. He reminisced during the Honor Flight trip after seeing some names of places he had been deployed etched on the World War II Memorial, such as Guadalcanal in 1942 and Peleliu in 1944.

His daughter, Robin Coyne of St. Charles, escorted him on the Honor Flight trip as a guardian. She felt very privileged to accompany her father to Washington because not everybody can go with a family member. “People who were tourists just came over to this group of veterans and expressed their appreciation,� Robin Coyne said of the trip.

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Women of Distinction identifies women who have made a difference in Kane County and who are representative role models as leaders in their fields and communities.

Honorees will be profiled in the Kane County Magazine’s October issue and recognized at an awards luncheon on October 28, 2015.

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Please fill out the form online (preferred method) by visiting www.kcchronicle.com/magazine/wod or fill in the form below (use additional space for nominee description) and return by July 31, 2015.

Hultgren collects on friendly hockey wager editorial@kcchronicle.com U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren, R-Plano, along with the entire Illinois House delegation, honored the Chicago Blackhawks and the team’s 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Championship by introducing a House Resolution in their honor, according to a news release.

Hultgren also won Florida goods in his friendly wager with U.S. Reps. Gus Bilirakis,

David Jolly and Dennis Ross, from Florida, over the outcome of the Blackhawks’ Stanley Cup Final against Tampa Bay. “The Blackhawks have made Chicago proud again, winning three Stanley Cups in six years and dominating the NHL,” Hultgren stated in the release. “This fantastic series capped off an exciting season and ensured Illinois can celebrate a true hockey dynasty. Well done!”

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shoved the clerk backward. Police reports also state that Giustino • Joseph J. Giustino, 40, of the pointed his finger directly in the 700 block of North 17th Street, St. face of the clerk, putting him in Charles, was charged Sunday, June reasonable fear of being battered.

14, with misdemeanor assault and • Jose E. Murillo, 33, of the 500 battery of a store clerk at hhgregg, block of Elm Avenue, Geneva, 710 Commons Drive, Geneva. Acwas charged Thursday, June 11, cording to police reports, Giustino with two counts of misdemeanor slapped the clerk in the chest and domestic battery.

SUGAR GROVE – The Sugar Grove Community Golf Outing Event will be hosted by the Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce and Industry at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golfview Lane, Sugar Grove.

The outing gets underway at 11 a.m. Friday with a buffet lunch, and then a shotgun start

Achievements: Please list additional background information (career milestones; individual achievements, volunteerism, philanthropic work). On a separate piece of paper, explain why you think this person is a Woman of Distinction. Submit your nomination online at www.kcchronicle.com/magazine/wod

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Open to the public, the event will raise funds for the chamber scholarship program and various chamber projects.

For information about the outing, or the scholarships, contact Chamber Executive Director Shari Baum at 630-466-7895 or visit the chamber website, www.sugargrovechamber.org.

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Kane County Sheriff’s Office to fundraise at St. Charles Culver’s

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tions near their registers all month, Linda Hagemann said in a phone interview.

Hagemann is the police liaison at the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office and a member of the Law Enforcement for Special Olympics committee.

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for the cause,” Hagemann said.

The fundraiser is an opportunity to interact with the Kane County Sheriff’s Office in a different environment, Hagemann said. Police officers also enjoy the experience, she said.

A total of 23 Kane County-area officers were at the Special Olympics state games June 12 and 13, Hagemann said.

“It’s such a positive thing for the officers to do,” Hagemann said.

Funds raised will help Special Olympics Illinois continue its programs that provide year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, according to the release.

“We appreciate the support [Culver’s is] providing for the Special Olympics athletes of Illinois, and we look forward to a very successful event and partnership with such a wonderful organization.” wrote Dave Breen, Special Olympics Illinois president and CEO, in the release.

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ST. CHARLES – Residents should expect to see some deputies in the drive-thru window or behind the counter Tuesday at the St. Charles Culver’s restaurant.

Members of the Kane County Sheriff’s Office from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday will take orders and serve customers at the restaurant, 4068 E. Main St., St. Charles, for the inaugural ButterBurgers & Badges fundraising event.

The St. Charles Culver’s location is one of 46 locations in the Chicago area participating in the fundraiser to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois, according to a news release.

Local Special Olympics athletes also will be at the restaurants to greet guests and sign autographs.

Tips given to law enforcement during the event, along with $1 from every concrete mixer purchase, will benefit Special Olympics, the release states.

The restaurants also have been collecting dona-

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Invest in America the beautiful

backlog of maintenance projects, $852 million for the Mall alone. But the What’s the price point numbers speak for themof purple mountain majselves: Our parks are short esty? of money, and price hikes Because of the inhelp provide it. Because creased entry fees at increased funding in 130 national parks this one area frees up cash in summer, some double or others, more congressional even triple their former levels, the cost of America support for parks surely the beautiful is on the rise. would lessen the urgency The National Park Service of high fees.

User fees are reasonable is hardly to blame for the up to a point. But national hikes that have begun to parks are a public treasure make hiking pricey. It is the job of Congress to fund that visitors should have the chance to enjoy at the park service at a level an affordable cost. Price needed to keep our parks increases put a burden on pristine and affordable.

Congress has funded the those who have scrounged to save for a vacation, and National Park Service inadequately in recent years they surely will discourage some from enjoying their and looks likely to do so again. The agency’s overall heritage. At the same time, the failure to fund mainbudget of about $3 billion tenance projects prevents has shrunk by 12 percent parks from operating over the past five years. at their peak. The park The park service has requested an additional $433 service celebrates its centennial next year. Then, million from Congress for the coming fiscal year, but Americans should be able to see the country’s vast the appropriations bill for natural offerings at their the Interior Department best. that the House is likely to Our national parks are take up this week falls $187 million short. The jump in just one casualty in Congress’ ongoing budget war: park entrance fees suggests the public has begun You can expect more.

Too many Republicans paying out of pocket for refuse to acknowledge Congress’ obduracy. the need to raise revenue.

Oddly, park service Too many Democrats and officials told us there is Republicans alike refuse to no relation between the contemplate any reduction service’s general fiscal in the growth of entitlewoes and the latest price ment spending. The result increases, which parks is more of an already-incan institute now that the agency’s director has lifted adequate budget going to health care, pensions and a 2008 ban on higher fees. interest on the debt, and Funds from entrance fees less of it going to defense, go exclusively to visitor research, education and amenities, while the park service’s biggest problems everything else – including those federally maintained lie elsewhere: In March, it reported a $11.5 billion fruited plains.

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To the Editor: What’s the connection between racist suspected killer Dylann Roof and the GOP? Roof attributed some of his racist beliefs to the website of Earl Holt III, president of the Council of Conservative Citizens, a white supremacist group whipping up the unhinged with endless stories of black inferi-

ority, unnatural race mixing and black-on-white crime.

Holt also gives tens of thousands to political candidates, and, yep, every one seems to be a Republican. Presidential contenders Ted Cruz, Rick Santorum and Rand Paul – and yet-unannounced contender Scott Walker – all have received Holt’s largess, although all are reportedly giving the money back now.

Current House extremist Steve King of Iowa and former House extremist Michele Bachmann, also have padded their coffers with Holt contributions. And some folks still wonder why the GOP has trouble cracking double digits with the black vote at election time.

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CELEBRATING SWEDISH ROOTS

Businesses take part in Swedish Days

By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com GENEVA – As Geneva celebrates its Swedish roots this week during Swedish Days, so are businesses within the city.

Fox River Distilling Company, which opened its doors last fall at 204 Dearborn Court, Unit 110, Geneva, has released a special, limited-edition batch of artisanal Citrus Flavored Vodka. The bottle features the Swedish Days logo.

“Swedish Days draws so many people,” said Geneva resident Amy Orlando, who owns Fox River Distilling Company with her husband, Mike. “We wanted to do something that we could do yearly, that only comes out during Swedish Days.”

The couple thought that citrus vodka would make for a nice summer drink.

“It just kind of reminds you of summer, and Swedish Days is during summer,” she said. “It’s light and fruity and flavorful.”

The couple worked with the FONA International flavor company, which is next-door to Fox River Distilling Company, to develop the vodka.

“We wanted their advice, so we worked with them on the flavoring,” Amy Orlando said. “FONA developed the flavor for us. It’s the normal way we make our vodka, and then we worked with FONA to get the flavoring we wanted. It’s just another way to incorporate local businesses.”

Fox River Distilling Company tries to work with local businesses as much as it can, she said.

The citrus vodka is available for purchase at Fox River Distilling Company’s retail store as well as at Stockholm’s, 306 W. State St., Geneva; Rascals Tavern and Grill, 207 S. Third St., Geneva; SaveWay Fine Wines & Spirits, 515 W. State St., Geneva; and Binny’s Beverage Depot, 1950 Lincoln Highway, St. Charles.

The vodka was released in a special, limited quantity of just 500 bottles, and the response has been good, Mike Orlando said. A portion of the proceeds from each bottle will go to Geneva Community Chest, which helps social service

On the Web Visit KCChronicle.com for videos from Nobel House’s crab and crawfish boil. agencies.

“We wanted to give back a little to the community,” Mike Orlando said.

Other businesses are also celebrating Swedish Days. Nobel House, which is located at 305 W. State St. in downtown Geneva, kicked off Swedish Days on Monday with a crab and crawfish boil.

The name of Nobel House itself pays homage to Geneva’s Swedish roots. Alfred Nobel, the founder of the Nobel Prize, was a Swedish chemist and engineer. The bistro-style restaurant offers chef-inspired American comfort food.

“I wanted to do something that we wouldn’t normally do on a day-to-day basis,” Nobel House head chef Garrett Schroeder said. “A crawfish boil originated in Sweden in the summer.”

The restaurant didn’t want to serve such typical Swedish fare as meatballs, Schroeder said.

“They do a lot of curing of fish over there,” he said. “They do a lot of pickling.

I brought in some Swedish cheeses to serve.”

Nobel House also will be serving Swedish fare during the entire week of Swedish Days, Schroeder said.

Of course, music is also a big part of Swedish Days. Fiora’s restaurant at 317 S. Third St. in downtown Geneva will be presenting live bands all week.

A full list of Swedish Days activities is available by going to the Geneva Chamber of Commerce’s website, www.genevachamber.com.

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TOP OF PAGE: Five hundred bottles of Swedish Days Citrus Flavored Vodka made by Fox River Distilling Company will be available at local restaurants, bars and liquor stores during Swedish Days, which runs through Sunday, June 28. ABOVE: Kristan Arnolds prepares broth for a crawfish boil that was served during a Swedish Days-inspired dinner June 22 at Nobel House in Geneva. BELOW: Patrons dine on the Nobel House Beer Dinner.

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TWO BROTHERS SUMMER FESTIVAL

SWEDISH DAYS BOOK SALE

WHEN: 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 25; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 26; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27 WHERE: Geneva Public Library, 127 James St., Geneva COST/INFO: The Geneva Public Library will host the Swedish Days Book Sale. Numbers for first admittance will be distributed beginning at 9 a.m. at the check-in desk, located inside of the library entrance.

For information, call the library at 630-232-0780 or visit www.gpld.org.

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WHEN: 5 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, 3 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 28 WHERE: Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora COST/INFO: Two Brothers Brewing Company will host its annual summer festival, which will feature live bands, food, the release of Hop Centric Double IPA and a guest beer tent, which will showcase special beers that are unavailable elsewhere in the area, according to Two Brothers website. Dawes and Train Company will perform Friday; Jason Isbell, Cornmeal, Under the Willow and Brent Brown will perform Saturday; and the family-friendly reggae band Medtality Roots, featuring Zion will perform Sunday. All proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish and Friends of Fisher House Illinois. General admission tickets cost $5 for Friday and $10 for Saturday; Sunday festivities are free and open to the public. For tickets or information, visit www.twobrothersbrewing.com/summerfestival.

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DON FELDER OF THE EAGLES AT ARCADA

WHEN: 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28 WHERE: Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles COST/INFO: Don Felder, a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and lead guitarist of The Eagles for 27 years, will make his debut performance at the Arcada Theatre. Felder originated the music and co-wrote The Eagles’ hit “Hotel California,” along with other fan favorites like “Victim of Love” and “Those Shoes,” states the Arcada Theatre website. Tickets start at $29. For tickets or information, visit oshows.com.

WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 26 WHERE: Hickory Knolls Discover Center, 3795 Campton Hills Drive, St. Charles COST/INFO: The Hickory Knolls Discover Center will host the Family Firefly Fest to educate families about lightning bugs. The event will feature an indoor, multimedia presentation on fireflies and children also will be able to make a bug jar before venturing outside to catch (and release) fireflies. The event is for all ages. The cost to attend is $15 a person or $22.50 per household (up to four people). For information, visit www. stcnature.org.

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WHEN: 6 to 11 p.m. Thursday, June 25 WHERE: Niche, 4 S. Third St., Geneva COST/INFO: Niche will host its fourth annual Lagunitas Beer Dinner, which will feature a four-course tasting menu paired with five different Lagunitas Brewing Company beers.

The cost to attend is $60 a person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 630-262-1000. For information, visit www. nichegeneva.com.

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New Zealand wines made with a sense of place Warren Gibson called it the vintage of the century.

New Zealand was incredibly dry in 2013. As winemaker at Trinity Hill for 17 years, Gibson knows the only constant in the wine growing regions on the island in the southwestern Pacific Ocean is inconsistency.

With what he said was a more “European variance” in weather patterns, 2013 was a gem. Considering he was just as excited about 2014 and 2015, now is the ideal time to get introduced to high-quality, unique and affordable wines.

Winemaker spotlight

Limestone, clay soil, volcanic material and sandstone all came out of the Pacific Ocean 50,000 years ago. Trinity Hill is in the Ngaruroro Riverbed and Hawke’s Bay is in the Gimblett Gravels sub-appellation.

It’s a spot five young rivers fade into and it’s traditionally a warm climate.

Gibson was able to capture the uniqueness of the region, which is important. Trinity Hill has an identity that is uniquely New Zealand.

With vineyards that are three to four hours apart, they are able to further craft a unique expression of New Zealand.

“We want our wines to really have a sense of place,” Gibson said.

“There’s no point in making a wine that could have come from anywhere, it should taste like it was made from our vineyards. It’s all about our winery, the place and the

UNCORKED James Nokes soil.”

The Trinity Hill “The Trinity” 2013 ($16.99) has a great silky mouthfeel. There are dark, ripe fruit flavors and very interesting spice notes that linger. It’s a blend of merlot, tempranillo, malbec cabernet franc and petite verdot that can change slightly from year to year.

“We are driven by the fruit, not the winemaking,” Gibson said. “The tempranillo doesn’t compete with the merlot. The aromatics just add another dimension. The malbec and cab franc have color and add that nice cabernet lift.”

While sauvignon blanc might be the calling card New Zealand is most known for, and also is in the Trinity Hill portfolio, the red wines are of great value. They pair well with food because of their balance. They are fruit-friendly but aren’t overpowering fruit bombs.

The Trinity Hill Pinot Noir ($16.99) has plum, black cherry and leather along with a pine-needle and wet-earth element that is really interesting. There are nice fruit flavors and yet, at an early age, secondary characteristics that usually take years to emerge.

Gibson raved about the 2013, 2014 and 2015 vintages. Yet, he said the

What to buy

Tamarack Cellars, Wahluke Slope, Cabernet Franc 2012 ($39)

The bottle is big and heavy.

It seems like it would fit a bold, powerful wine. But what is inside is a wonderful, complex wine with many different flavors. Everything is in harmonic proportions. There’s a little more ripeness than usual for a cab franc, and the strawberry and raspberry notes are reminiscent of those found in a delicate pinot noir. The mouthfeel is smooth even though there are some gravely tannins that are noticeable. A little green snap and touch of earth on the finish really tie things up nicely.

Cab franc makes an ideal blending partner because, on its own, it can be a one-note wine. That’s not the case here. This is a dynamic treasure sourced 91 percent from Weinbau Photo provided Vineyard and the remainder from Warren Gibson is the winemaker at Trinity Ciel du Cheval and Tapteil vineHill in New Zealand. yards.

Tamarack sources fruit from the 2013 was the vintage of the century Walla Walla, Washington, Red Mounin Hawke’s Bay. tain, Rattlesnake Hills, Wahluke “We do think consumers will Slope, Horse Haven Hills, Columbia come running,” said Gibson when Valley and Yakima Valley appellaasked about how consumers can tions and is a winery I’m eager to discover there is more from New Zea- learn more about. land than sauvignon blanc on wine store shelves. “Sauvignon blanc and • James Nokes writes a bi-weekly pinot noir are how we can or how we wine column for Shaw Media. He’s have introduced consumers to our been tasting, touring and collecting wines. Those are the key levers to let in the wine world for several years. others know there are great wines Contact him at planitkanenews@ we make out there.” shawmedia.com.

Norris Cultural Arts Center closes music series with folk trio PLANIT KANE planitkanenews@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – The Dellora A. Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles, will conclude its first “Music in the Gallery” series with folk trio Ask Your Folks at 3 p.m. Sunday, June. 28.

The Chicago-based Appalachian bluegrass and funk trio is comprised of guitar, fiddle and string bass players who began performing together during their freshman year at DePaul University, according to Norris’ website.

Group member Eli Broxham is a St. Charles North High School graduate.

Tickets cost $15 a person and $10 for children younger than 12.

Seating is limited to 150 people. To purchase tickets, call 630-584-7200 or visit www.norrisculturalarts. com.

Eli Broxham (from left), Libby Weitnauer and Owen Burton make up the folk trio Ask Your Folks, performing at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28, as part of the Dellora A. Norris Cultural Arts Center’s “Music in the Gallery Series.”

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KANELAND BOYS BASKETBALL

‘Not going anywhere’

Whether he gets job or not, Kaneland’s Wickness entrenched in program

By KEVIN BEESE editorial@kcchronicle.com GENEVA – Adam Wickness has been pulling double duty ever since former Kaneland boys basketball coach Brian Johnson became coach at West Aurora earlier this month.

Already coaching the school’s sophomore team, Wickness now carries the moniker of “interim varsity coach,” as well. A recent shootout tournament in Sycamore for varsity and sophomore teams kept Wickness courtside for much of the day.

“We played six games in one day between the varsity and sophomores,” the seven-year coach in the Kaneland program said with a smile. “I have a lot of family support.”

Wickness would be happy

to drop the “interim” from his title, noting the coaching position was just posted Tuesday and he already has submitted his application.

Regardless of whether he gets the coaching job, Wickness said he is committed to the Kaneland program.

“I am not going anywhere,” Wickness said Wednesday as the Geneva Summer League held its final session before today’s tournament.

Wickness stood throughout Kaneland’s game against Sycamore on Wednesday.

When strong Sycamore outside shooting and a pesky zone defense cut a 17-point Kaneland halftime lead to single digits, Wickness calmly turned and spoke to players on his bench.

“Don’t overthink it when

you are going against a zone,” said Wickness, clad in a white T-shirt and brown patchwork shorts, pretty typical summer league attire.

Wickness instructed individuals throughout Kaneland’s 10-point victory over Sycamore, at times stepping on the court to talk to a player while free throws were being shot at the other end of the floor.

The sixth-grade social studies and literature teacher said he has gotten help from a couple former Kaneland stars with the sophomore team.

Recent grads Drew David and Connor Fedderly are helping with the sophomore squad when Wickness is running the varsity camp.

Wickness is pleased with what he has seen from the var-

sity so far.

“We haven’t had everyone together yet,” he said, noting track camps and other summer commitments have kept the full squad from being together. “We have beaten some good teams and we have been competitive with other good teams.”

One game earlier, Wheaton Academy’s new basketball coach, David Osborn, continued to adjust to the job he started less than two weeks ago.

Seated and clapping through much of his squad’s summer league contest, Osborn encouraged his players throughout their 55-46 loss to Aurora Central Catholic.

In his first coaching job, Osborn said he has experienced some “nervous excitement”

while on the floor with his squad for games.

“But you have got to trust your instincts,” Osborn said, after a postgame talk with his squad in an empty area that normally serves as the Geneva cafeteria. “You know that you know the game.”

Having been a financial analyst who did a lot of traveling, Osborn is thankful for the opportunity to lead the Warriors and tap into his basketball roots.

The Indiana native, who was a student manager for the Indiana University men’s basketball team, said he wants summer workouts and games to be an enjoyable experience for his players.

“It has to be fun,” Osborn said. “You want them to want to be in the gym.”

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KANE COUNTY COUGARS

‘It was really fun to end strong’ Kane County looks to keep rolling as second half begins

By KEVIN DRULEY kdruley@shawmedia.com Six Cougars acquainted themselves with the home dugout at Peoria’s Dozer Park this week as members of the host Western Division team at the Midwest League All-Star game.

“It’s literally the same without the tables and the couches,” right-hander Markus Solbach said. “Everything else looks just like it.”

Actually, there’s one more difference, albeit a cushy one, but perhaps it’s for the best Solbach forgot it as the Cougars begin the second half of the MWL season today in Peoria without a perch at 0-0.

“They don’t have padded chairs,” righty Ethan Elias said, “and that’s a big thing.”

Nine successive home victories to close the first half and 10 wins in 13 games overall vaulted the Cougars to a 36-32 finish before the All-Star break.

That mark ranked third in the eight-team Western Division, nine games behind firsthalf champ Quad Cities and four back of wild card Cedar Rapids, but it’s a long way from where the Cougars started.

Remember when this club was 11-17 entering May 8?

“We got on a little hot streak and won some games,” said center fielder Colin Bray, who joined first baseman Marty Herum in the West’s starting lineup Tuesday. “It was really fun to end strong, especially after the slow start we had to our season. It’s definitely something to carry on to the second half.”

A balanced attack and improved pitching boosted the Cougars, whose .268 batting average and 3.28 ERA ranked third and fourth, respectively, in the 16-team MWL in the first half.

The starting rotation produced two All-Stars in Solbach (6-2, 2.78 ERA) and Elias (6-3, 2.84 ERA), while fellow righty

Cody Geyer (1.23 in 23 appearances) represented a bullpen with a few other All-Star candidates.

In other padded chairs Tuesday were Herum (.315), fellow infielder Cody Regis (.309) and Bray (.287), among the lineup’s top-hitting regulars.

“I think we’ve got a strong group of kids,” Elias said. “I mean, we’ve got six All-Stars, which is tied for the most of any team. So that’s a testament to the Kane County team that they have there. Just take that, and we’re going to keep rolling in the second half. It’s going to be a good, strong fun second half for us.”

Despite the parent Arizona Diamondbacks’ trade Saturday of 19-year-old righthander Touki Toussaint, the club’s 2014 first-round pick, as part of a deal with the Atlanta Braves, the Cougars stand to get younger in the second half.

The expected influx of 2015 draftees could include short-

stop Dansby Swanson, Arizona’s No. 1 overall selection earlier this month who helped Vanderbilt vie for back-to-back College World Series titles this week.

Having Swanson in tow would not only bolster the lineup, but could also have an impact on the clubhouse considering his penchant for winning with the Commodores.

Of course, the current Cougars cultivated that trait for two months before Swanson joined the organization.

That included a 5-3, 10-inning victory at Beloit in mid-May that followed a 10-inning loss the night before in which the winning run scored on a wild pitch.

“It didn’t look good early,” manager Mark Grudzielanek said, “but we did enough to win, and we came up with some big hits, and that showed a lot of character right there, I thought. Come back after a tough loss like that to win the game late.”

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Kane County Cougars first baseman Marty Herum (right) slides in safe at home past Peoria Chiefs catcher Luis Cruz (30) on Sunday at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark in Geneva. The Cougars open the second half of the season today in Peoria.

Today at Peoria, 7 p.m.

Friday at Peoria, 7 p.m.

Saturday at Peoria, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday at Peoria, 5 p.m.

Monday at Burlington, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday at Burlington, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday at Burlington, 6:30 p.m.

July 2 vs. Clinton, 6:30 p.m.

July 3 vs. Clinton, 6:30 p.m.

July 4 at Clinton, 6:30 p.m.

July 5 at Clinton, 2 p.m.

July 6 at Wisconsin, 7:05 p.m.

July 7 at Wisconsin, 12:05 p.m.

July 8 vs. Wisconsin, 6:30 p.m.

July 9 vs. Wisconsin, 6:30 p.m.

July 10 vs. Cedar Rapids, 6:30 p.m.

July 11 vs. Cedar Rapids, 6:30 p.m.

July 12 vs. Cedar Rapids, 1 p.m.

July 13 vs. Cedar Rapids, noon July 14 Off day July 15 at Clinton, 6:30 p.m.

July 16 at Clinton, 6:30 p.m.

July 17 at Clinton, 6:30 p.m.

July 18 vs. Wisconsin, 6:30 p.m.

July 19 vs. Wisconsin, 1 p.m.

July 20 vs. Wisconsin, 6:30 p.m.

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COUGARS NOTES

For some, return to grind includes another Peoria swing

By KEVIN DRULEY kdruley@shawmedia.com As so often happens, the Cougars’ Midwest League All-Star contingent spent much of its All-Star break commuting.

This season offered a unique wrinkle, however, as the six players who represented the club at Peoria’s Dozer Park Tuesday will return to those premises tonight to begin the second half.

An extra night of room and board in Peoria wasn’t in the cards, as the Cougars returned home before bussing back downstate today. At any rate, the Cougars appreciated the host Peoria Chiefs’ hospitality as well as good rapport with their fellow All-Stars. “Playing during the season, you meet a lot of these guys, so it’s very open,� Cougars righthander Markus Solbach said. “Just hang out with everybody.�

Any Cougars backer in attendance Tuesday wouldn’t have been blamed for feeling allegiance to either side. The Western Division, which includes the Cougars, lost, 5-0, to the Eastern Division, a team that included 2014 Cougars catcher Cael Brockmeyer, who shifted to South Bend when the Cubs switched Midwest League affiliates in September.

Brockmeyer said he recognized some Western Division pitchers when South Bend recently completed its first stretch of interdivision play, including a trip to Peoria about 10 days ago. “We’re on a different side now, so it’s kind of new for me, in a sense, in that way,� Brockmeyer said. “New ballparks and new teams. But yeah, I try to lead the guys being an older guy. And having played here (in the MWL) last year, definitely try to help guys out when they need it.�

Thus far in 2015, the Cubs organization hasn’t made the flurry of roster moves at the Class-A level that created a whirlwind in Kane County last season.

Brockmeyer ultimately played it coy, but it’s clear he’s like any other minor leaguer in

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Kane County pitcher Markus Solbach warms up Tuesday during the Midwest League All-Star game at Dozer Park in Peoria. his aspiration to earn a promotion soon.

He seems destined for a reunion either way. A call-up to Advanced-A Myrtle Beach would mean playing under 2013-14 Cougars manager Mark Johnson again.

Should Brockmeyer stay put in South Bend, he and the Cubs will host the Cougars for a three-game series from Aug. 4 to 6.

Et cetera: Tuesday marked the fourth time Peoria has hosted a professional baseball AllStar game, and the third time the MWL’s midseason gala was held there. Attendance has climbed in each instance. On Aug. 2, 1954, 2,618 came to the city’s Woodruff Field for the Three-I League All Star game.

Tuesday’s crowd was 5,858. ...

MWL All-Stars and other league staff toured Peoria’s Caterpillar museum Monday before the Chiefs hosted a barbecue and concert at Dozer Park. “Everything was really good. Really nice,� Bray said. ... The Cougars will be on the road for 11 of their first 13 games in the second half.

Separate six-game homestands are scheduled for July 8 to 13, July 18 to 23, July 28 to Aug. 2 and Aug. 11 to 16. ... In a tune-up for the Cougars’ Pro Wrestling Night set for July 23, World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase will appear the Crestwood-based Windy City ThunderBolts’ independent Frontier League game against Normal at 7:05 p.m. today.

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Wednesday’s Results No games scheduled Today’s Games Cougars at Peoria, 7 p.m.

South Bend at Lake County, 6 p.m.

Fort Wayne at Great Lakes, 6:05 p.m.

West Michigan at Lansing, 6:05 p.m.

Beloit at Burlington, 6:30 p.m.

Quad Cities at Cedar Rapids, 6:35 p.m.

Dayton at Bowling Green, 7:05 p.m.

Clinton at Wisconsin, 7:05 p.m.

Friday’s Games Cougars at Peoria, 7 p.m.

South Bend at Lake County, 6 p.m.

Fort Wayne at Great Lakes, 6:05 p.m.

West Michigan at Lansing, 6:05 p.m.

Beloit at Burlington, 6:30 p.m.

Quad Cities at Cedar Rapids, 6:35 p.m.

Dayton at Bowling Green, 7:05 p.m.

Clinton at Wisconsin, 7:05 p.m.

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1. Minnesota – Karl-Anthony Towns, PF/C, Kentucky: GM/coach Flip Saunders has been on the Jahlil Okafor bandwagon all season long.

2. Los Angeles Lakers – Jahlil Okafor, C, Duke: The best-scoring true center in the draft.

3. Philadelphia – Kristaps Porzingis, PF, Latvia: The 76ers need a point guard, so of course they pass on D’Angelo Russell and add another skilled big man.

4. New York – D’Angelo Russell, SG/ PG, Ohio State: Melo now gets a guy to get him the ball.

5. Orlando – Justise Winslow, SF, Duke: The backcourt is set for the future.

6. Sacramento – Mario Hezonja, SG/ SF, Croatia: A serious gunner, who will quickly be embraced.

7. Denver – Emmanuel Mudiay, PG, China: A top five pick who falls to the Nuggets.

8. Detroit – Sam Dekker, SF, Wisconsin: Athletic shooter would be a perfect fit in the No. 3 spot for the Pistons.

9. Charlotte – Devin Booker, SG, Kentucky: The best two-guard on the board.

10. Miami – Willie Cauley-Stein, C, Kentucky: Hassan Whiteside was the surprise of the year but also unpredictable.

11. Indiana – Frank Kaminsky, C, Wisconsin: A boost to the Pacers frontcourt and outside shooting.

12. Utah – Myles Turner, PF, Texas: Kaminsky refused to visit the Jazz. That leaves adding the versatile Turner.

13. Phoenix – Stanley Johnson, SF, Arizona: Not necessarily a need, but the best player available at this spot.

14. Oklahoma City – Cameron Payne, PG, Murray State: The Thunder have been eyeing Payne for quite some time.

15. Atlanta – Kevon Looney, PF, UCLA: Looney has all kinds of potential.

16. Boston – Kelly Oubre, SF, Kansas: Has big-time work ethic on both sides of the ball.

17. Milwaukee – Bobby Portis, PF, Arkansas: With Ersan Ilyasova traded, the Bucks need frontcourt help.

18. Houston – Tyus Jones, PG, Duke: Wolves will be busy trying to trade back into the first round and land Jones.

19. Washington – Trey Lyles, PF, Kentucky: Versatility just might be Lyle’s strength.

20. Toronto – Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, SF, Arizona: A top-level defender.

21. Dallas – Jerian Grant, PG, Notre Dame: Mavs break the heart of the Bulls by taking Grant.

22. BULLS – Delon Wright, PG, Utah: Bulls land an experienced point guard.

23. Portland – Montrezl Harrell, PF, Louisville: Fits right in with the Blazers.

24. Cleveland – Rashad Vaughn, SG, UNLV: A high-ceiling guy who is only 18.

25. Memphis – R.J. Hunter, SG, Georgia State: Hunter can flat-out shoot it.

26. San Antonio – Justin Anderson, SF, Virginia: Another outside shooting weapon for the Spurs.

27. Los Angeles Lakers – Joseph Young, SG, Oregon: Young is the next best shooter on the board.

28. Boston – Jarell Martin, SF/PF, LSU: NBA ready from a physical standpoint.

29. Brooklyn – Terry Rozier, PG, Louisville: A point guard willing to play some defense.

30. Golden State – Chris McCullough, PF, Syracuse : McCullough is a lottery-type talent, coming off a torn ACL. Perfect landing spot.

– Joe Cowley, jcowley@suntimes.com

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Woman living at home is stuck with supporting family Teens, as a group, are honest Dear Abby: I’m almost 20. I have

a well-paying job and live with my mother in a small town. My issue is I don’t know how to break away from her.

My older siblings still live here, too. They don’t help pay rent, utilities, groceries or anything. Mom and I pay for everything in a house of six people. My boyfriend and I have discussed living together, but I don’t know how I will ever be able to leave. No one else helps Mom, and I don’t want her to lose the house.

I know the solution is “everyone will have to pay their way.”

But they don’t, and Mom won’t enforce it. I want to help her because she’s my mother, but I have my own life and I can’t stay here forever.

How should I approach this with her? – Stuck In The West Dear Stuck: If your mother can’t

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips keep her house on her own, there are serious problems ahead for her. If she doesn’t have the income to afford it, she may have to find a job or sell it.

It should not be your responsibility to support the family. Your siblings aren’t contributing to the household because your mother has been enabling them to avoid it.

Have a private conversation with her. Tell her you plan to move out, so you are giving her plenty of notice and a departure date.

Dear Abby: One of my friends who I work with is getting married this summer. She recently asked me for my address and, since we also went to school to-

gether, asked me to give her a few other friends’ addresses as well.

So imagine my surprise when my friends all received invitations to her wedding and I did not.

I think it’s possible that my invitation legitimately was lost in the mail or it may have been an honest oversight. However, I realize it’s also possible that she decided against inviting me.

How do I politely ask if I’m invited to her wedding? – Tired Of Being “Minnesota Nice” Dear Tired: I don’t think that being direct would be rude.

Because you consider her a good friend, ask whether your wedding invitation could have been lost in the mail. If she responds that you are not invited, you’ll know where you stand.

• Write Dear Abby at www. dearabby.com.

Research on Alzheimer’s disease yields important insights Dear Doctor K: My grandmother has Alzheimer’s disease. Over the past few years I have watched the disease take a toll on her judgment, memory, even her personality. How does Alzheimer’s wreak so much havoc in the brain?

Dear Reader: In the past 25 years, medical science has learned a great deal about what causes Alzheimer’s disease. Before that, we basically knew just that the brains of people with this disease, viewed with a microscope, had some unusual features. We knew that the disease caused brain cells to die prematurely, but we didn’t know why.

Today, I think we are closing in on understanding some major causes (if not all of the causes) of brain cell death.

Early on, Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain’s limbic system and cerebral neocortex. The limbic system is central to memory and learning. It also links emotions and behavior. It is the line between what we want to do and what we actually do. The cerebral neocortex controls conscious thought. Damage to this area leads to problems with language, math and reasoning.

Ongoing communication between the limbic system and neocortex links thinking and emotions. The back-and-forth

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff between memory and emotion, thought and action, is the foundation of personality. That’s why damage to these two areas is so devastating.

Other parts of the brain are not affected until later in the disease. Examples include the brainstem and cerebellum, which control basic functions needed for survival. When these brain areas are affected, swallowing, walking and coordination become impaired.

Twenty-five years ago, we knew that the brain cells that do the thinking – neurons – communicate with one another using chemicals called neurotransmitters. As Alzheimer’s disease takes hold, levels of one neurotransmitter, called acetylcholine, drop sharply. Without enough acetylcholine, different areas of the brain cannot communicate normally with one another.

We also knew that there were two unusual microscopic structures in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s, called plaques and tangles. We knew that plaques contained a chemical called amyloid beta, and that tangles

contained a chemical called tau.

(I’ve put an illustration showing the plaques and tangles of Alzheimer’s disease on my website, AskDoctorK.com.)

Finally, we knew that areas of the brain with lots of plaques and tangles were most likely to have dead neurons. In advanced Alzheimer’s, the loss of neurons is so dramatic that the brain actually shrinks. So there was circumstantial evidence, but no proof, that amyloid beta and tau might be important causes of the death of neurons.

In the past 25 years, scientists have obtained strong evidence that amyloid beta and tau really are important causes of the death of brain cells. And scientists have discovered several other brain molecules that are also important. I predict you’ll be hearing more about apolipoprotein e4 (ApoE4) and a gene regulator called REST (you don’t want to know the full scientific name).

If these molecules are all important in causing Alzheimer’s disease, then targeting them with new drugs may someday prevent and even reverse the disease.

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

Dr. Wallace: Rachel and I were best friends for the last couple of years, but it all ended when she started saying bad things about my mom. She was telling my other friends things that were untrue.

Not only that, but she is also spreading disgusting lies around school about my moral character. This has really hurt me, but I don’t know how to get her to stop. Please tell me what I should do. – Sad Girl, Houston, Texas Dear Sad Girl: It’s worth a try to simply have a chat with her and ask her to stop spreading lies about you and your mom. And remind her that the two of you have been friends for a long time and that she knows what she’s saying isn’t true. She just might stop. But even if she doesn’t, it’s very important that you not be defensive and run around trying to convince everyone that Rachel is telling lies about you. I realize that it will be difficult, but the less you react, the sooner Rachel will shut her big mouth.

Teens, as a group, are honest and fair. They can form a realistic opinion about a person’s moral character. Rachel is not going to change a lot of people’s minds about you. Keep smiling and continue to maintain your character and dignity.

Rachel’s tongue will soon get tired and the game she’s playing is more likely to boomerang and reflect badly on her own character.

Dr. Wallace: I’m 17 and I have a driver’s license.

My dad promised me that if I made the honor roll, he’d allow me to use the family car on dates once a week. So, I made the honor roll last semester, but when I asked to use the car, he told me he had changed his mind and I couldn’t use the car because his insurance

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace would increase.

I admit that I was so disappointed that we had a heated discussion. It ended with him saying: “I’m the boss and I make the decisions. And if you ask me again, I’ll never let you use the car.” I feel really cheated. Do you agree that he was wrong to break his promise to me? – Upset, Boston, Massachusetts Dear Upset: It is true that parents have the final word and make the decisions, but it is very unwise for a parent to make a promise, and then refuse to honor it!

Dr. Wallace: I was going steady with this guy for nearly six months. He was always telling me he loved me and someday he would make me his wife. The idea made me back off and tell him that he was getting too serious, and I was not ready for that kind of relationship. When I broke up with him I also told him that I would not be changing my mind.

Now this guy has been sending me flowers and calling me every day to see if I’ve changed my mind. Last night he called again and said that if I didn’t take him back he would turn gay. I told him to start turning and then hung up on him.

Is it possible for him to become gay because I dumped him? – Nameless, San Francisco, California Dear Nameless: The answer is NO. Guys will very often use any ploy they can think of to win back a lost love. This guy’s plea was merely more imaginative than most.

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

PUZZLES SUDOKU

BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

If this split, that; if that split, this

CELEBRITY CIPHER

Richard Dooling, a novelist and screenwriter, said, “Making money, it seems, is all about the velocity of moving it around, so that it can exist in Hong Kong one moment and Wall Street a split second later.”

This deal has a split personality. If there is one particular split, declarer adopts line A; but if there is a different split, he follows line B. What are those splits and lines? Take several split seconds.

South is in four hearts. West cashes his three top diamonds, then shifts to the club 10, which is won by declarer’s ace.

In the auction, North might have rebid three no-trump despite knowing about the 5-3 heart fit. That would have worked fine here.

Declarer has only nine winners: three spades, five hearts and one club. He must establish dummy’s spade suit. However, to cash a long spade, South must have drawn trumps. But are the hearts splitting 3-2 or 4-1?

Declarer should draw two rounds of trumps, leaving a high honor in the dummy. If they break 4-1, South should cash dummy’s third trump, play a spade to his king, draw the last trump, and hope spades are 3-3.

If they are not, the contract was probably unmakable.

Here, though, hearts are 3-2. Declarer now plays a spade to his king, returns a spade to dummy’s ace, ruffs a spade high in his hand, leads a heart to dummy’s king, cashes the spade queen and spade six, discarding his low clubs, and claims.

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TODAY – Keep up with fast-changing technological knowledge in order to increase your chances to advance. Greater financial responsibility will not pose a problem if you continue to learn and grow with the times. Participate in networking and social events, and broaden your personal and business connections.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Problems will surface if you offer advice to a close friend. Spend your time working on self-improvement projects and ways to make your living space more comfortable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Travel and romance are highlighted. Plan to do something out of the ordinary. Express your feelings freely and let important relationships blossom. Your kindness and generosity will be appreciated.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Don’t wait for others to notice your achievements. By being more assertive, you can make great strides personally and professionally.

Take action and put more emphasis on moving forward.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – You can’t do everything for everyone. Trying to be the perfect friend, relative or partner will be emotionally and physically draining. Leave room for some “me” time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Collaboration and joint ventures will be rewarding.

Explore realistic options for improving your financial situation. Discuss your plans with a financial adviser and keep your eye on current trends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Love is in the air. Someone you consider a friend has more interest in you than you realize. A social engagement will help true feelings emerge.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Consider starting your own business. Sound out potential partnership prospects. With the right connections, you will be able to market your ideas. Invest in yourself, not in what someone else is offering.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Fend off lethargy by doing something completely unplanned. Try a new sport or go exploring. Educational and adventurous experiences will motivate you to do and be your best.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Be extra careful with your assets and possessions.

Resist high-pressure sales pitches and get-rich-quick schemes. A hasty decision will set you back. Pay close attention to detail.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – An unanticipated houseguest will give you a chance to show off your hosting skills. Don’t be upset with the change in your routine. This is your time to shine.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Professionalism and a strong work ethic will stymie anyone who is trying to discredit you at work. Always use discretion when dealing with colleagues. Keep your emotions in check.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Update your appearance and express the way you feel.

You will be pleased with the results if you stick to subtle, classic changes. A social evening will lead to compliments.

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Instead of loading up on pairs of heavy bookcases or chairs, try using items of similar heights, such as a bookcase on one side of a window and a tall potted tree on the other.

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1151 Winnebago Trl: Sold on or before 060215 by Todd Duncan to Manivone Vanderhulst; $295,000.00 1324 Giese Rd: Sold on or before 060315 by Patricia A Mcnamara to Jeffrey Foster & Agata Foster; $223,000.00 1373 Georgetown Dr: Sold on or before 060115 by Bonita C Lantz to Laura R Hollendoner; $186,500.00 1822 Wagner Rd: Sold on or before 052815 by Sean Carroll to Steven Waas & Tara Waas; $420,000.00 2752 Lusted Ln: Sold on or before 060215 by Terence W Allen to Sean Reavis; $850,000.00 30 S Jefferson St: Sold on or before 060315 by Terence L Britton to Michael John Wentzloff & Kori Valentine Wentzloff; $244,000.00 427 North Ave: Sold on or before 060215 by Margaret J Clark Estate to Jennifer C Clark; $240,000.00

644 Carriage Dr: Sold on or before 060215 by Lewis Trust to Thomas C Gambill & Andrea R Belanger; $216,500.00 732 Nordic Ct: Sold on or before 052815 by Hassler Trust to Christopher A Marshall & Cecilia A Marshall; $275,000.00

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Wonderful east side location, quiet cul-de-sac, large lush lot! 1st oor master suite with new master bath.

Formal LR & DR, FR open to kitchen and eating area.

Large bedrooms up, one with private bath. Finished basement with rec room, exercise room plus good storage. Stamped concrete patio with built-in JennAir ss grill & sink. Much new here, stucco exterior over brick.

New kitchen. Completely remodeled inside and out.

616 Fulton St: Sold on or before 052915 by Nelson Trust to Michael J Santacaterina & Mary Ellen Santacaterina; $792,000.00 715 West Ln: Sold on or before 060315 by Donald N Fortener to Kirk J Jones & Jennifer Lynn Jones; $368,000.00 959 Westfield Crse: Sold on or before 060215 by Mark A Orlando to Ernest Alvinito & Jillian Alvinito; $290,000.00 969 Sunset Rd: Sold on or before 052915 by Harris Trust to James P Hepp & Katherine J Hepp; $815,000.00

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415 Main St: Sold on or before 060215 by Maggie Kenney to Jacob J Rossler; $97,000.00 652 Settlement Dr: Sold on or before 060215 by Cornerstone National Bank Ttee to Matthew Salinas; $229,000.00

North Aurora

1307 Clark St: Sold on or before 060215 by Matthew K Haug to John Brinn; $322,500.00 305 Pin Oak Dr: Sold on or before 052815 by Kristi E Brewer to Andres Sota; $175,000.00 3S640 Terrace Dr: Sold on or before 060215 by Donald E Draper to Javier Gonzalez & Karleen Gonzalez; $310,000.00 43 Pine Hill Dr: Sold on or before 052915 by Fannie Mae to Marcus Goedken & Amy Humphreys; $215,000.00 506 Pinecreek Dr: Sold on or before 060215 by Boris Baldine to Shannon L Thornburg;

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1210 W Main St: Sold on or before 052915 by Sparacino Trust to Jonathan Chenot; $189,000.00 1315 Horne St: Sold on or before 060215 by Hegy Trust to Aaron Gabor & Lena Gabor; $220,000.00 1406 Jewel Ave: Sold on or before 052915 by Robertas Dzekciorius to Braden R Rittenberry & Lisa Rittenberry; $204,000.00 1426 Walnut Hill Ave: Sold on or before 052915 by Sheri Orichiella to Oilschlager Trust; $177,000.00 1509 Indiana St C: Sold on or before 052915 by Fannie Mae to Christopher R Cork; $79,000.00 1520 E Main St: Sold on or before 052815 by Chicago Title Land Trt Co Ttee to Hospitality At St Charles Inc; $1,815,000.00 2315 Dean St: Sold on or before 052915 by 2315 2325 Dean Street Holdings to Geneva Capital Stc Llc; $3,250,000.00 3001 Easton Pl: Sold on or before 052915 by Anthony Miskowiec to David J Ryan & Katherine M Ryan; $470,000.00 39W030 Ridge Line Rd: Sold on or before 060115 by Steve Vanthournout to Christopher Markin & Suzanne Markin; $482,000.00 See TRANSFERS, page 5 adno=0322156

Desirable Hunt Club location, beautifully maintained home with many upgrades with include; water heater, air conditioner, furnace, roof and landscaping. Wooded lot for a quiet and private setting. Clost to town and high school.

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$196,000.00 629 Lindsay Cir: Sold on or before 060115 by William J Griesser to Bonita Lantz; $248,000.00 706 Oak Crest Dr: Sold on or before 052915 by William J Mummert to Lynnette S Poole; $236,000.00

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This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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740 Reserve Ct: Sold on or before 052715 by Kane County Sheriff to Bank Of America Na; $320,535.00 740 Reserve Ct: Sold on or before 052715 by Bank Of America Na to Miles Tischhauser; $350,000.00 770 Medford Dr: Sold on or before 052115 by Thomas F Hite to Joseph Doody & Mary Beth Doody; $278,000.00 7N040 Cary St: Sold on or before 052115 by Michael Page to Kevin M Page; $98,000.00 822 Sunrise Dr: Sold on or before 051915 by Andrew W Chatterton to National Residential Nominee S; $320,000.00 822 Sunrise Dr: Sold on or before 051915 by National Residential Nominee S to James I Nwachukwu & Katarzyna Schmidt Nwachukwu; $320,000.00 945 Manchester Ct: Sold on or

before 052215 by Sarah Pierce to Sandra Milligan; $105,000.00 10 N Gilbert St 215: Sold on or before 052915 by River Crossing S E Llc to Ellen Sullivan; $160,000.00 1009 N South Elgin Blvd: Sold on or before 060215 by Nicole Tritthardt to Steve Foresta Jr & Steve Foresta Sr; $197,500.00 118 Woodrow Ave: Sold on or before 060115 by Wmsy Properties Llc 118 Woodro to James Danick; $90,000.00 1253 Sandhurst Ln: Sold on or before 052915 by Donald R Garbarski to Wonsup Shim & Mellisa Shim; $130,000.00 2250 Brookwood Dr: Sold on or before 060215 by Lewis J Onderko to Joseph E Wiltrout; $362,500.00 27 Farmington Ct: Sold on or before 060115 by Peter Heinlein to Kyle William Miller; $229,000.00 298 Windsor Ct A: Sold on or before 052915 by Judy R Ulrichs Estate to Lea Filipek; $39,500.00 298 Windsor Ct A: Sold on or before 052915 by Judy R Ulrichs Estate to Lea Filipek; $39,500.00

298 Windsor Ct A: Sold on or before 052915 by Judy R Ulrichs Estate to Lea Filipek; $39,500.00 340 Riverview Ave: Sold on or before 060315 by Michael Gregg to Stacy M Bienasz; $158,000.00 43 Ione Dr A: Sold on or before 060315 by Robert Jaynes to Linda Eggebrecht; $60,000.00 572 E Thorndale Ln: Sold on or before 052815 by Michael J Doyle to Angelo Matarangas; $305,000.00 719 E State St: Sold on or before 052915 by Hsbc Bank Usa Trustee to Joe Dichiarro; $97,000.00 781 Reserve Ct: Sold on or before 060115 by Steven M Keller to Cartus Financial Corp; $599,000.00 781 Reserve Ct: Sold on or before 060115 by Cartus Financial Corp to Heidi C Ratliff; $599,000.00 9 Roxbury Ct: Sold on or before 052915 by Clare Properties Llc to Manuel Manriquez & Maria Manriquez; $235,000.00 See TRANSFERS, page 7

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39W580 Switchgrass Ln: Sold on or before 052815 by Bloomingdale 6 Llc to Wirth Jr Trust; $96,000.00 404 S 6th St: Sold on or before 060115 by Payne Ii Trust to Jan Mccarthy & Julie Baughman; $0.00 404 S 6th St: Sold on or before 060115 by Julie Baughman to Payne Ii Trust; $101,000.00 404 S 6th St: Sold on or before 060115 by Jan Mccarthy to Payne Ii Trust; $101,000.00 40W676 White Fence Way: Sold on or before 060315 by Walter R Warlyn to Patrick A Mulvey & Sandra J Mulvey; $300,000.00 4115 Meadow View Dr: Sold on or before 060215 by Timothy S Zimmer to Rajiv Mehta & Mala Mehta; $590,000.00 42W418 Foxfield Dr: Sold on or before 060215 by Grandview Capital Llc to Craig Replogle; $225,000.00 4N812 Old Farm Rd: Sold on

& Yolanda Chrisos; $480,000.00 910 Fox Glen Dr: Sold on or before 052815 by Grandview Capital Llc to Ronald Koch & Karey Koch; $250,000.00

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or before 052915 by Phoenix Npl Llc to Phoenix Reo Llc; $54,500.00 510 Brownstone Dr: Sold on or before 060215 by Smith Trust to William C Kruzan & Shawn M Kruzan; $535,000.00 5N545 Meadowview Ln: Sold on or before 060115 by Joseph C Monachello to Peter J Mayer; $240,000.00 601 Marion Ave: Sold on or before 060315 by Helen Louise Neumark to Edmund A Lipskis & Lynn O Lipskis; $347,500.00 610 S 3rd St 1 C: Sold on or before 060115 by John White to Carol L Waver; $150,000.00 62 Mckinley St: Sold on or before 060315 by Watkins Trust to Kenneth Comperda & Jennifer Leonard Biddle; $377,000.00 6N903 Verhaeghe Rd: Sold on or before 052815 by Purple Rooseter Holdings Llc to Steven D Galloway; $127,500.00 725 Stuarts Dr: Sold on or before 060215 by Alan E Eriksson to Uwe E Peregi; $210,000.00 7N004 Canterbury Ct: Sold on or before 060215 by Owen Bradley Corbin to James Chrisos

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1039 Pembridge Pl: Sold on or before 052215 by Donald C Marcum to Matthew Nagle & Amanda C Nagle; $350,000.00 1150 Hall St: Sold on or before 052115 by Erol Turetgen to Weichert Workforce Mobility; $297,500.00 1150 Hall St: Sold on or before 052115 by Weichert Workforce Mobility to Kenneth M Tautkus; $290,000.00 118 N Buckingham Dr: Sold on or before 052015 by Gelb Trust to Michael J Collins & Kathleen Collins; $324,000.00 1219 Mariemont Rd: Sold on or before 052215 by Jose Noe Perez to Daniel R Howard & Rachel Howard; $273,000.00 1330 Dorr Dr: Sold on or before 052015 by Fannie Mae to Robert Westbrook; $275,000.00

Sandra A King; $390,000.00 764 Evergreen Ln: Sold on or before 052215 by Ferrantino

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112 Fairfax Cir: Sold on or before 052915 by Michael A Krickl to David Goss & Mary Goss; $283,000.00 118 Arbor Ave: Sold on or before 060215 by Christopher L Borresen to Peter J Kiczula & Miranda K Kiczula; $195,000.00 405 Hankes Rd: Sold on or before 060115 by Terry Kent Stoltz to Raymond H Beeler & Angela S Beeler; $320,000.00 6 Laura Ln: Sold on or before 052815 by Schick Trust to John H Leech & Darlene W Leech; $210,000.00 725 Ridgeview Ln: Sold on or before 052815 by Orleans Rhil Lp to Kyle M Hoffman & Bailey M Hoffman; $325,000.00 763 Manor Hill Pl: Sold on or before 060215 by Brian K Lindgren to Rodney Reams & Debra Reams; $324,500.00 331 Chesney Dr: Sold on or before 052215 by Gerald B Braga to Cameron Cooper & Colleen M Cooper; $250,000.00 711 Merrill New Rd: Sold on or before 052615 by Mark J Tondera to Julie K Darmon &

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4BR/2.1BA home on 1.3 lush acres in Persimmon Woods! All brick home, 3-car garage, 2 decks, paver patio, gazebo. Finished bsmt, 3 fireplaces, vintage touches, luxury master suite. bit.ly/1560persimmon

St Charles

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

Meticulous inside & out! bit.ly/4302prairiecrossing

$679,900

Batavia

Geneva

$369,900

$1,330,000

5BR/5.1BA luxury home in Tanglewood Hills.

1-acre cul-de-sac lot, custom home, outdoor kitchen, inground pool, hot tub, waterfall.

Finished bsmt w/sports bar & full bath. Tasteful decor, must see. bit.ly/schonback

Charming 3BR/1.1BA cottage walking distance to Metra & historic Third Street. Orginal hdwd, period built-ins, large wooded fenced lot.

Enclosed front porch, deck and so much more! bit.ly/424south

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

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

5BR/3.1BA Mill Creek home backing to open space. High ceilings, millwork, finished bsmt w/2nd kitchen & 5th bedroom. Paver patio, adjacent to playground, walk to school. Master suite, den, loft… bit.ly/prestoncir

Custom 4BR/2.1BA Traditional in Artesian Springs. Backs to open space, adjacent to park & pond. 3200+ sq ft of luxury. Gourmet kitchen, sunroom, master suite w/luxury bath & finished bsmt. bit.ly/3706stgermain

Geneva

$219,900

South Elgin

$549,900

Elgin

$249,900

St Charles

$619,900

Maple Park

$349,900

St Charles

$525,000

West Chicago

$294,500

St Charles

$339,500

4BR/2.1BA end unit townhome on landscaped corner lot in Kirkwood. Hdwd floors, eat-in kitchen, built-ins. Master suite w/walk-in closet & private bath. Full finished bsmt w/wet bar & bedroom. Must see! bit.ly/1501kirkwood

7.7 ac. parcel for your estate AND your horses!

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

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

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

Dwyer Homes proposed construction, one of few remaining lots in desirable Thornwood subd. Huge corner lot, also available to purchase just lot and bring your own builder and plans. Exceptional value! kombrink.com

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

4BR/3.2BA home on 1.25 lush acres in Red Gate Ridge. 3600 sq ft of living space, gourmet kitchen, sunroom, deck, patio & finished basement. Deluxe master suite, den, St Charles schools & more! bit.ly/redgateridge

Stunning 4BR/2BA home on .9-ac lot. Perfect inside & out! Tasteful updated decor, hdwd floors, vaulted sun room, oversized 2-car garage. Move-in ready, St Charles schools, peaceful location! bit.ly/7n784sycamore

Elgin

4BR/4BA hillside ranch on fenced cul-de-sac lot. Numerous upgrades & amenities, heated garage, mature landscaping, high end kitchen, finished lower level. This home has it all, don’t miss out! bit.ly/robinridge

$349,900

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

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St Charles

$475,000

Elburn

$750,000

St Charles

$449,900

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

Secluded 5BR/4BA home walking distance to school. Wooded, fenced lot w/deck & hot tub.

New roof, windows & more. Finished bsmt, enclosed porch, gorgeous views in serene setting! bit.ly/thornapplerd

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$444,900

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

Maple Park

$449,900

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

Batavia

$295,000

4BR/2.5BA Breton Manor home on landscaped corner lot. Tiered deck, newer roof, windows, doors & appliances. Neutral decor, hdwd floors, fireplace. Close to river & downtown, Batavia schools! bit.ly/837viking

St Charles

$219,900

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

Batavia

St Charles

$272,000

Move-in ready 4BR/2.2BA manor home in mint condition! Finished bsmt, hdwd floors, 2 paver patios, 2-car garage. Gourmet kitchen w/ granite & stainless, main floor master, loft, built-ins, more. bit.ly/37whittington

Great American North

Each office independently owned and operated.

$229,900

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

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

40W160 Campton Crossing Drive, St. Charles IL 60175

St Charles

$189,900

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

St Charles

$399,900

Secluded paradise on wooded 1.5-acre lot!

4BR/2.1BA stone 2 story. Deck w/built-in seating, huge room sizes, stone fp, Corian countertops, master suite w/His & Her walk-in closets, finished bsmt. bit.ly/winchesterway

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