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Perfect score on ACT opens many doors for Aurora Central Catholic’s Foley / 4 LOCAL NEWS

Those in mourning Animal Control applications Maple Park police expand drop-in program; funeral services set for teen / 2

Kane County officials will begin the process of choosing the next Animal Control administrator Friday / 8

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ON THE COVER Twin brothers Tom (left) and Kevin Martin, 22, of St. Charles both draw and write their own comic books and are the creative force behind the comic label Hypno Brain Comics.

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Funeral and visitation information set for eighth-grader Parker Wolfsmith

By AL LAGATTOLLA alagattolla@shawmedia.com MAPLE PARK – Police in Maple Park expanded their drop-in program for youths, welcoming them in Wednesday and today, days after the death of 14-year-old Kaneland Harter Middle School student Parker Wolfsmith.

Wolfsmith died Saturday night, when he was hit by a Union Pacific train at the crossing at Liberty and Main streets in Maple Park. The drop-in center will be open at 3 p.m. today at the police Obituary station at 302 Willow View the St. in Maple obituary for Parker Wolfsmith Park.

Police on Page 10 of Chief Mike today’s Kane Acosta said County Chronofficers will icle. be there “for those individuals who are still trying to deal with this tragedy.” Josh Salisbury, who helps coordinate activities at the drop-in center, said several had showed up as of Wednesday. Salisbury called it a “communitywide tragedy.” Salisbury said those interested in the drop-in program should call the police department at 815-827-3286 – and select mailbox four – or email him at jsalisbury@villageofmaplepark.com.

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Flowers and a balloon sit Wednesday near the southwest segment of the intersection of Main and Liberty streets in Maple Park. On Saturday, 14-year-old Parker Wolfsmith, a Kaneland Harter Middle School eighth-grader, died near the intersection after he was hit by a train. The school held its eighth-grade promotion event Tuesday night, which celebrated the end of the school year. rangements have been made.

Wolfsmith moved into the Kaneland School District 302 boundaries before the beginning of his eighth-grade year, and he previously lived in McHenry.

In Kane County, a memorial visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m., with a wake service to begin at 7 p.m. Friday at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn. The Rev. Tim Seigel, pastor of St. Gall Catholic Church in

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A book you’d recommend? “On the Road” by Jack Kerouac Favorite charity? PAWS Chicago What game show would you be on? “Wheel of Fortune” Favorite local restaurant?

The House Pub in St. Charles What is an interesting factoid about yourself? I am a first generation of Italian immigrants.

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’Frozen’ will be first movie in ‘Flick ‘n’ Floats’ series

WHAT: A showing of Disney’s “Frozen” will take place poolside on a big screen as part of a Geneva Park District series – “Flick ‘n’ Floats.”

WHEN: 8:30 p.m. June 13 WHERE: Sunset Pool, 710 Western Ave., Geneva.

INFORMATION: Call 630-232-4542 or visit www.genevaparks. org.

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’Getting Recruited for College Sports’

WHAT: College athletes will speak out on “Getting Recruited for College Sports.”

Deanna Gage, owner of Aspire Soccer Consulting & Resources, will lead discussions on a day in the life of a Division 1 athlete, how the athletes secured their college offers and obtained scholarships, how to navigate the recruitment process and NCAA eligibility requirements. Attendance is free, but RSVP is encouraged.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. today WHERE: Learning Ascent Tutoring, 720 N. 17th St., Suite 9, St. Charles INFORMATION: Call 630-740-8741 or visit www.aspiresoccerconsulting.vpweb. com.

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Chop Around the Clock takes place in Batavia

WHAT: There will be haircuts, with

proceeds donated to Ronald McDonald’s Children’s Charities. This 24-hour event will include music, dancing, bake sale, raffles, balloon blowing, bingo, open mic, poetry, hot dogs and more. Bakers, dancers, entertainers and customers are needed.

WHEN: 4 p.m. Friday through 4 p.m.

Saturday WHERE: Foltos’ Tonsorial Parlor at 7 E. Wilson St. in Batavia INFORMATION: Contact Craig Foltos at 630-879-5253 or via e-mail at cfoltos@ sbcglobal.net.

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St. Gall to host Puttin’ for the Poor

WHAT: St. Gall Catholic Church will host its sixth annual St. Vincent de Paul Golf Outing, Puttin’ for the Poor. This is a fourman scrambles event. Participants may bring their own team or let the committee form a team. The cost is $90 a golfer and

includes 18 holes of golf with a riding cart, lunch at the start and a dinner. There will be games and prizes. Dinner-only reservations are available for $25 a person.

WHEN: Saturday. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. on the day of the event, with a noon tee-off planned.

WHERE: Hughes Creek Golf Club, 1749 Spring Valley Drive, Elburn INFORMATION: Registration forms can be found on the parish website at www. stgall.com and mailed to St. Gall Church, 120 W. Shannon St, Elburn, IL 60119, Attn: Golf Committee; or call the parish office at 630-365-6030.

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Butterfly After Hours event at Peck Farm

WHAT: The Geneva Park District’s Butterfly House will host Butterfly After Hours. Participants will gain behind-thescenes access to the Butterfly House and will create their own butterfly garden stake to take home. Registration is required. Cost is $5 a person.

Participants younger than age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, and also July 11 WHERE: Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva INFORMATION: Call 630-232-4542 or visit www.genevaparks.org.

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LOCAL NEWS LOCAL BRIEFS Batavia committee to host ‘Keep it Sparkling’

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BATAVIA – The Batavia Fireworks Committee will host the second annual “Keep It Sparkling” event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 12 at K. Hollis Jewelers, 147 S. Randall Road, Batavia.

The purpose of the event is to raise funds for the Fourth of July Sky Concert in Batavia.

The “Keep It Sparkling” event will include a silent auction, raffle prizes, food and beverages, live music, a Batavia trivia contest, light-up rings, a treasure hunt in the store, awards and patriotic parting favors.

A percentage of everything sold that evening will be given to the Fireworks Committee

by Karen and Rob Hollis.

Cost is $20 a person if paid online via PayPal at www. bataviafireworks.org or in person at K. Hollis Jewelers by Tuesday.

Cost is $25 a person at the door on the evening of the event. To donate to the Sky Concert or to volunteer for the “Keep It Sparkling” event, visit

Attorney to present teleseminar June 26 Attorney Nancy Joerg will present a teleseminar, “Best Strategies for Handling an IDES Audit when you use Independent Contractors,” from 2 to 3 p.m.

June 26 over the phone.

Joerg will explain how to effectively deal with IDES auditors and what to include in independent contractor agreements and files.

Business owners, executives, human resource professionals, managers, supervisors and accountants are encouraged to register.

Cost is $100 a person and includes a packet of materials.

For information, contact Tammy Nelson at 630-377-1554 or via email at tanelson@wesselssherman.com.

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Perfect ACT score opens doors for St. Charles teen

By ASHLEY SLOBODA asloboda@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – Michael Foley, who graduated May 29 as Aurora Central Catholic’s valedictorian and as a semifinalist for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, has been interested in space for as long as he can remember.

In addition to dressing up as an astronaut for Halloween one year, the 17-year-old owned a telescope and grew up “imagining what was beyond our reality,” he said.

As a freshman at Notre Dame next year, Foley said he intends to pursue studies in physics and math, but his bigger goals include earning a doctorate degree in astrophysics.

After that, he said, he would like to go into research or teach.

Foley also considered attending Northwestern University in Evanston, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, he said.

The teen said his colMichael lege applicaFoley tions were boosted by his perfect ACT score he earned as a high school junior.

“I feel it opened quite a few doors for me,” he said.

His perfect 36 likely contributed to another honor

he received: being named as one of 565 semifinalists in the 2014 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

Established in 1964, the program recognizes up to 141 of the nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. SAT and ACT scores help identify students for the program.

Although Foley ultimately wasn’t named a presidential scholar – the Illinois recipients were from Channahon and Danforth – his achievement was unmatched by any other Tri-Cities graduate.

“I believe I was the only semifinalist from Kane County” – he was – “and the only one in the state from a Catholic high school,” Foley said.

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While cataracts (clouding of the eye lens) are primarily associated with older adults, they are also found, or soon develop, in about 0.4% of newborns. “Congenital cataracts” do not necessarily need to be surgically removed. Very small cataracts and those that are positioned on the periphery of the eye lens may not sufficiently hamper vision to the point where immediate treatment is required. If not, postponing treatment until after normal growth and development occur avoids potential complications such as secondary glaucoma. However, if cataract surgery is indicated, it is usually performed between six weeks and three months of age. Surgery may include implantation of a replacement lens or fitting with glasses or contact lenses.

P.S. Congenital cataracts may occur due to inherited tendencies, infection, metabolic problems, diabetes, trauma, inflammation, or drugs (such as tetracycline taken by pregnant mothers).

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WEATHER

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72/45 McHenry Statistics through 4 p.m. yesterday Belvidere 73/47 Temperatures Waukegan 75/49 66/45 High/low ....................................... 68°/61° Normal high ......................................... 77° Rockford Crystal Lake Deerfield Record high .............................. 92° (1977) Algonquin 75/49 77/52 68/47 73/47 Normal low .......................................... 56° Hampshire Record low ............................... 40° (1988) Schaumburg 73/49 Elgin 73/48 Peak wind .......................... ENE at 20 mph 73/47 DeKalb Precipitation 77/52 Tri-Cities Chicago 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. ........... 0.25” 77/52 71/49 Month to date ................................... 0.44” Normal month to date ....................... 0.58” Oak Park Year to date .................................... 10.83” 71/51 Aurora Normal year to date ........................ 13.98” Dixon 76/49

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

Pollen Count Data as of Wednesday

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

Station Fld Prs Chg Station Fld Prs Chg Algonquin................. 3....... 1.72..... +0.06 Montgomery........... 13..... 11.61..... +0.03 Burlington, WI ........ 11....... 7.48...... -0.17 New Munster, WI .... 19....... 7.68..... +0.05 Dayton ................... 12....... 6.81...... -0.30 Princeton .............. 9.5....... 7.13..... +0.03 McHenry .................. 4....... 1.81..... +0.17 Waukesha ................ 6....... 3.33...... -0.28

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COVER STORY

A FAMILY BUSINESS St. Charles twins each write and illustrate their own comic books

By CHARLES MENCHACA cmenchaca@shawmedia.com

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T. CHARLES – Not one, but two comic book creators are under the same roof, part of a St. Charles family.

Twin brothers Tom and Kevin Martin, 22, provide the creative force behind the comic label Hypno Brain Comics.

Launched in September 2013, the brothers each write and illustrate their own comic books.

Kevin Martin’s “Strange Comics for Strange People,” currently on its third issue, is a series that combines dark fantasy, slice of life and some humor. Tom Martin said his book, “Freakshow Squadron Comics,” features an offbeat superhero team with plots that blend shenanigans with mental and social conflict. He expects his fifth issue to be released later this month.

“I feel like we both go for a character-based comic,” Kevin Martin said.

The Martins have been drawing their own comics for over 10 years but never tried to publish their homemade creations.

That all changed in 2013 when Tom Martin went to a semiannual Mighty Con Comic Book Show held at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.

Tom Martin said there were people selling their own comic books printed through Ka-Blam Digital Printing, which serves the independent comic book community.

He and his brother decided to use Ka-Blam and lay down the following ground rules to avoid any objections to their content – no bad language, no adult situations and no crude humor.

Kevin Martin does not

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Twin brothers Tom and Kevin Martin, 22, of St. Charles both draw and write their own comic books and are the creative force behind the comic label Hypno Brain Comics.

Know more Tom and Kevin Martin of St. Charles each write, illustrate and sell their own comic books under their own label, Hypno Brain Comics.

For information about their comic book convention appearances, or to purchase issues, visit www.hypnobraincomics.blogspot.com.

adhere to any deadlines for “Strange Comics for Strange People” and will take up to four months to put out an issue so that it’s the best it can possibly be. Tom Martin, on the other hand, already had 10 stories drafted before he first went to press. He usually

releases a “Freakshow Squadron Comics” issue every two months and works on his comics when he’s not at his job at the St. Charles Goodwill store.

The Martin brothers said they grew up on the traditional superheroes from the Marvel and DC comic book

companies. While characters like Spider-Man and Superman continue to be adapted into big-budget movies, the Martins instead draw their inspiration from independent comic creators, such as Aaron Alexovich and Jhonen Vasquez.

Like other independent artists, the Martins are getting used to selling their brand and making connections with their fan base. They sold copies of their comics in person at the February Mighty Con show in Wheaton, and they will return to the DuPage County Fairgrounds for a

show June 28.

The brothers said they wouldn’t mind if they could make a living off of their comic books. For now, they are doing it more as an art form than for money. The brothers said their friends and family – St. Charles 4th Ward Alderman Jim Martin is their grandfather – are supportive of their work.

“I encourage anyone else to create art and pursue it, especially people who consider themselves outcasts or anything like that,” Tom Martin said. “Let yourself be known – art is important.”

I encourage anyone else to create art and pursue it, especially people who consider themselves outcasts or anything like that.

Let yourself be known – art is important.” - Tom Martin, Hypno Brain Comics

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County officials will review Animal Control applications

By ASHLEY SLOBODA asloboda@shawmedia.com GENEVA – Kane County officials Friday will begin the process of choosing the next Animal Control administrator.

Former Interim Administrator Robert Sauceda resigned May 7 amid a personnel investigation.

The county received about seven to 10 applications for the post, which will be filled by “scrupulously” following the ordinance that governs such hires, County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen said Wednesday following the Executive Committee meeting.

Lauzen – along with board

member Monica Silva, Health Department Executive Director Barb Jeffers and Human Resources Executive Director Sheila McCraven – will review the applicants Friday, the chairman said.

Silva, D-Aurora, chairs the Public Health Committee.

The health department oversees Animal Control.

After the candidate pool is narrowed, Lauzen said, the most qualified applicants will be interviewed by a larger group that includes board members.

Lauzen then will make his recommendation to the full board.

The process could be completed in the next four to six

weeks, Lauzen said, noting he hopes an appointment is made as quickly as possible.

The job description for the senior management position included minimum requirements such as experience in local, state or federal government; proficiency in oral and written communication; three years’ experience in providing Animal Control or a closely related public or community health program; and a master’s of business management or a bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field.

The listed salary range was $65,000 to $70,000 for 40plus hours a week.

LOCAL BRIEFS Outdoor service planned Workshop available SOUTH ELGIN – The South Elgin Community United Methodist Church’s first outdoor summer service will be at 9 a.m.

Sunday at Jim Hansen Park, 338 Valley Forge Ave., South Elgin.

Red balloons will deck the pavilion to signify fire on the day of Pentecost. Throughout the summer, the early morning church services will be at 7:45 a.m. at Jim Hansen Park. All are invited. Participants can bring their own lawn chairs and take home a balloon.

Regular services are at 9 a.m. on Sundays at the church, 400 W. Spring St., South Elgin. For information, call 847-931-0563 or visit www.cumcsouthelgin. com.

BATAVIA – A teen writing workshop is set for 7 to 8 p.m. June 24 at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. Participants will do basic exercises and share their work with others if they choose. Registration is not required.

Game night set June 26 BATAVIA – The Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, will host a game night for teens from 6 to 9 p.m. June 26.

Participants will play video games, board games and collectible card games. Registration is not required.

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OBITUARIES

Born: Nov. 18, 1934 Died: May 28, 2014

Debbie Behnke of Pennsville, New Jersey, and grandchildren Darryl Behnke of Salem, New Jersey, and Marianne (Behnke) Stutzman, and her husband, Nathanial, of Wayne, Pennsylvania, along with Marjorie’s precious great-grandchildren, Noah and Maliha.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 28, at United Methodist Church of Geneva, 211 Hamilton St., Geneva, with a lunch reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in honor of Marjorie Anne Behnke to the following: United Methodist Church of Geneva Memorial Fund, www.genevaumc. org; Darryl Behnke Foundation for Disabilities, www.facebook.com/ darrylbehnkefoundation; Heifer International, www.heifer.org.

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DR. LUCINDA JUEL DITTMER Born: May 1, 1952 Died: June 2, 2014 ST. CHARLES – Dr. Lucinda Juel Dittmer, 62, passed away peacefully Monday, June 2, 2014, at her residence in St. Charles. She was born May 1, 1952, in Ankeny, Iowa, the daughter of Sidney and Edis (nee Orr) Anderson.

Lucinda attended Western Illinois University, where she received her bachelor’s degree in education.

She began teaching in Florida and continued her education at Florida Atlantic, earning her MBA. She was employed

by Eastern Airline in Florida, and upon returning to Illinois, she took a position with United Airlines.

She was united in marriage to Gary Dittmer on May 16, 1987, in Arlington Heights, and took time to stay home and raise her daughters.

Upon returning to work, Lucinda taught advanced placement math for District 303 and professional development for IMSA. She also continued her education with a Ph.D. in education from Northern Illinois University.

Lucinda was a longtime member of Geneva United Methodist Church and a volunteer at Delnor Hospital and Hesed House. Her many interests included traveling, sewing and gardening.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Gary; her daughters, Susan Dittmer of Ithaca, New York, and Sarah Dittmer of Los Angeles; her mother, Edis Anderson of Vermillion, South Dakota; her siblings, Dr. Susan (Dr. Greg) Swedo of McLean, Virginia, Sid (Cindy) Anderson of

Thousand Oaks, California, and Dr. Shawn (Colleen) Anderson of Peachtree, Georgia; her brothersin-law, Walt (Christa) Dittmer and Dennis Dittmer; and her nieces and nephews, Elizabeth, Kirsten, Emily, Katie, Ariel, Lauren, Karen, Ryan, Eric, Ashley, Todd, Michael and Chris.

Lucinda was preceded in death by her father, Sidney Anderson.

The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 6, at Moss-Norris Funeral Home, 100 S. Third St. (three blocks west of the river and one block south of Route 64) in St. Charles.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m.

Saturday, June 7, at Geneva United Methodist Church, 211 Hamilton St. in Geneva. Interment will follow in Garfield Cemetery in St. Charles.

Memorials may be directed to Hesed House, 659 S. River St., Aurora, IL 60506.

For information, contact Moss-Norris Funeral Home in St. Charles at 630-584-2000 or visit www.mossfuneral.com.

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FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Obituary deadline The deadline for obituary notices is 4 p.m. for the next day’s edition. Obituaries can be emailed to obits@ kcchronicle.com. For more information, contact news editor Al Lagattolla at alagattolla@shawmedia.com. at 5:30 p.m.

Alois B. “Al” Hebeisen: Funeral prayers will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2014, at Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State St. (Route 38), Geneva, proceeding to St. Peter Catholic Church, 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva, for Celebration of Mass at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Mar-

tins Emeh, celebrant. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Geneva. The visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 6, at Malone Funeral Home.

Georgette L. Hillier: A memorial Mass will be celebrated at noon Friday, June 6, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 6N491 Crane Road, St. Charles. Interment will be private.

Ronald “John” J. Van Slyke: The funeral Mass celebration will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 6, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 321 E. Joliet St., Crown Point, Indiana.

Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery Crown Point. The visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at Yurs Funeral Home, St. Charles.

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Brian Eugene Brown: The visitation and service to celebrate Brian’s life will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, with the service beginning at 11 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 420 W. Downer Place, Aurora.

Interment will follow lunch at Lincoln Memorial Park 675 Route 30, Aurora.

Mary Lou Burgess: The funeral service for Mary Lou will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at First Congregational Church, 322 Hamilton St., Geneva.

Joyce Cantrell: A memorial service celebrating Joyce’s life will be open to the public from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St., Geneva, with a service

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GENEVA – Marjorie Anne Scheese Behnke passed away into eternal life Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at the home of her daughter and sonin-law in Geneva after a five-year courageous battle with cancer.

Marjorie Anne was born Nov. 18, 1934, in Bristol, Pennsylvania, and was the third daughter of the late Henry and Esther Scheese of Elmer, New Jersey.

Marjorie grew up on a working farm in Fallsington, Pennsylvania, where she graduated from Pennsbury High School with a National Honor Society merit in 1952. She was swept off her feet by a young, strapping sailor, Delmar Oscar Behnke, from Hilbert, Wisconsin, and later married July 12 in the same year. She began her new family, living on Magnolia Lane in Trenton, New Jersey, where she made lifelong friends. After a few years, Marjorie and Delmar moved north to a small town in New Jersey, Sergeantsville, where she raised three beautiful children, Edward, Mardel and Kirk. They were

active members of the Sergeantsville United Methodist Church for many years and devoted their life to community service with most of her time as a dedicated wife and mother. She adored children of all abilities, and later in life, she became a preschool teacher for Hopewell Presbyterian Church for 10-plus years.

Marjorie Anne believed that family and friends were truly a gift from God, and she cherished everyone in her life and her church. She was a true example of compassion, selflessness and service. Marjorie was an active member of the United Methodist Church of Geneva, and so loved working at the church rummage sales, and the Third Tuesday Community Suppers.

Marjorie joins her husband, Delmar, and sons, Jeffrey and Edward, in heaven.

She is survived by her eldest sister, Elaine (Scheese) Goes of Lawson, Missouri, and her younger brother, Donald Scheese of Elmer, New Jersey. Her surviving family includes her daughter, Mardel (Behnke) McNally, and her husband, John, of Geneva; along with their daughter, Kimberly; grandson, Joel McNally and his wife, Lindsay (Putz) McNally of Elburn; she is survived also by her son, Kirk Behnke, and his partner, Jeff Travis, and their son, Christian Travis Behnke of Houston; and daughter-in-law,

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Fox Valley, Batavia Robotics to host camps BATAVIA – Fox Valley Robotics and Batavia Robotics will host a series of summer camps and summer programs to challenge kids to think outside the box.

The “LEGO eXplore” camps are for builders in grades one through 12, who will create towers, carnival rides, floating hot air balloons and more out of LEGOs. Two camps will be offered, one from 1:30 to 4 p.m. June 18 through June 20; and another from 9 to 11:30 a.m. July 16 through July 18.

The Summer Robot Camps are

for first- through third-graders, who will program a NXT robot for the new “2014 Underwater Expedition.”

Two camps will be offered, one from 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 18 through June 20; and another from 1:30 to 4 p.m. July 16 through July 18.

The Summer Lego Programs are for fourth- through eighth-graders, who will program competition-worthy robots for a series of missions.

Three programs will be offered, one from 12:30 to 6 p.m. June 21 through June 22; another from July 12 through July 13; and

another from July 19 through July 20.

Registration is required. Locations are to be determined.

Besides these programs, Fox Valley Robotics will offer a season program that will start at the end of August.

For information, visit www. foxvalleyrobotics.com or email info@foxvalleyrobotics.com.

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mer Wolfsmith; half-siblings, Michael Wolfsmith and Briana Culberson; paternal grandparents, Stephen and Jean Walrack; maternal grandmother, Mary Kennedy; and several aunts, uncles and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by a paternal grandfather, Joseph F. Wolfsmith.

A memorial visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m., with a wake service to begin 7 p.m. Friday, June 6, at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn. The Rev. Tim Seigel, pastor of St. Gall Catholic Church, Elburn, will officiate. Private family burial will follow cremation at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Parker’s name.

Checks may be made to the “Parker Wolfsmith Memorial” and mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, 60119.

Tributes also may be forwarded to the same address or on the web at www.conleycare.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.legacy.com/kcchronicle.

The party will include electricity experiments; telescope, microscope and chemistry

DORIS L. TERHUNE Born: Feb. 10, 1927 Died: June 2, 2014 BATAVIA – Doris L. Terhune, 87, of Batavia, passed away Monday, June 2, 2014, at Delnor Hospital in Geneva.

She was born Feb. 10, 1927, in Linton, Indiana, the daughter of David M. and Pearl E. (nee Larr) Terhune.

She is survived many nephews, nieces and dear friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Veneta Lentz and Loutis Dobbins.

Graveside funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 7, at River Hills Memorial Park, 1650 S. River St., Batavia. The Rev. Richard F. Watts will officiate.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Geneva Baptist Church.

For information, call Moss Family Funeral Home at 630-879-7900.

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PARKER WOLFSMITH Born: Sept. 25, 1999 Died: May 31, 2014 MAPLE PARK – Parker Wolfsmith, 14, of Maple Park, passed away tragically Saturday, May 31, 2014.

Taken from his family and friends too soon, he now lives on in the hearts and minds of his community. He will never be forgotten.

He is survived by his father, Michael (Ellen Crosby) Wolfsmith; his mother, Amy Opfer; one sister, Sum-

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BATAVIA – About 800 people will swim, bike and run Sunday in Batavia to raise money for local charities.

The 11th annual ET Batavia Triathlon and Duathlon will be at various locations throughout the city. Last year’s event raised $27,500 for the The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Batavia MainStreet, the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry, Batavia Fireworks Committee and the Batavia Bike Commission.

“We are hoping to exceed that amount this year,” race director Joe LoPresto said.

“We try to give back to the local community.”

The event will start with a 400-meter swim at the outdoor, unheated pool at Quarry Beach Park, followed by a 14.7-mile bike loop and 4.1mile run along the Fox River.

Participants can compete in one of three races – the triathlon, a duathlon or a triathlon relay. Spectators are encouraged to watch anywhere along the course.

The event will be held rain or shine, except if there are unsafe weather conditions, LoPresto said.

“Right now, the weather is looking very good, with temperatures in the mid- to upper 70s, not too hot, not too cold,” he said.

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The ET 2014 Batavia Triathlon and Duathlon will start Sunday morning at Quarry Beach.

increased bicycle traffic between 6 and 10 a.m. on both Main and Wilson streets, Route 31 and Randall, Bliss, Seavey and Nelson Lake roads. In addition, they should anticipate increased runner traffic between 9:30 and 10 a.m. on Shumway and

Island avenues and at the intersection of Wilson Street and Island Avenue.

There will be a complete road closure on Main Street between Route 31 and Van Nortwick Avenue between 6:30 and 9 a.m. for the safety of bike course participants.

In conjunction with the triathlon and duathlon, there will be a Kids’ Dash, a noncompetitive event for children 8 and younger, and the ET Batavia Splash and Dash, a youth event that combines running and swimming.

The focus is on partici-

pation rather than competition.

In addition, a youth triathlon has been added this year as part of the race.

“We’re trying to have something for everybody in the family,” LoPresto said.

“We try to position it as a family, healthy lifestyle event.”

Dr. Brian Babka, part of the Cadence Physician Group who specializes in sports medicine, is participating in Sunday’s triathlon.

He also participated in the event in 2009.

“I think it is a great way to stay fit,” Babka said. “I like the cross-training part of it.”

He had a few tips for race participants, including making sure they get a good night’s sleep before the race, as well as eating a decent pre-race meal consisting of low-fat, complex carbs and good lean protein.

Babka also advised participants not to stress out too much.

“We all need to remember that it is supposed to be fun,” Babka said.

Northern Illinois Homebuilders Association.

The houses will be built for a raffle that will benefit Changing Children’s World.

Proceeds will fund parenting programs, including those for teen parents.

The foundation works with parents to improve the social/ emotional, learning and self-control (full well-being) of children.

The houses will be on display at key events in Kane and DuPage counties, including

the City of St. Charles RiverFest, Firing up the Fox, the Batavia Block Party and the St. Charles flea market.

Tickets are on sale.

The first drawing will take place Aug. 17, and a final drawing will take place Sept.

28.

For information or to buy tickets, call 630-909-9411 or email registration@changingchildrensworlds.org.

The foundation is at 411 Stevens St., Geneva.

Know more Information about Sunday’s ET Batavia Triathlon and Duathlon is available at its website, www. bataviatriathlon.org.

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The visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Justen Funeral Home, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry.

The service will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. For information, call the funeral home at 815-3852400 or visit www.justenfh. com.

According to the obituary, Wolfsmith is survived by his father, Michael (Ellen Crosby) Wolfsmith; his mother, Amy Opfer; one sister, Summer Wolfsmith; half-siblings, Michael Wolfsmith and Briana Culberson; paternal grandparents, Stephen and Jean Walrack; maternal grandmother, Mary Kennedy; and several aunts, uncles and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by a paternal grandfather, Joseph F. Wolfsmith.

Acosta said Wolfsmith had attended the police department’s drop-in nights – which run from 6 to 9 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays at the station.

Salisbury said Wolfsmith was not at the drop-in center on the night of the train incident, but that he had attended the center at times.

“It seemed that he was a very well-rounded young man,” Salisbury said.

Acosta said his understanding is that the incident took place because Wolfsmith “was trying to see how close he could get to the tracks.”

Acosta said that the police are planning to have railroad officials provide safety sessions on how to be safe around the tracks.

Salisbury said he had been in contact with officials at Operation Lifesaver to come in for a presentation.

Acosta said he plans to view a video taken by Union Pacific as part of the investigation. Mark Davis, a spokesman for Union Pacific, said most trains are equipped with recorders for many purposes, including pedestrian

incidents, grade-crossing collisions and employee safety reviews.

He said that those with the railroad police typically will show the videos to various agencies, but Union Pacific does not physically turn over the tapes.

Davis said it’s important to stress that pedestrians and motorists shouldn’t be near trains as the trains are passing through, but that train crews do see people in and around railroad property.

He said that train crew members who have to witness such “horrific incidents” can be affected. He said trains that are on the move cannot stop in time to prevent such incidents, adding that there is a counseling program available for crew members involved in such events.

“I cannot imagine the experience of one of the train crew members, and typically it’s the conductor who is having to go back and check on someone who has been struck,” Davis said. “It has to be a very sinking feeling.”

Davis said “our thoughts and prayers are also with the family and friends of this person who was struck.”

A display with a balloon and flowers now sits near the crossing, on the side of the road south of the tracks at the intersection of Liberty and Main streets in Maple Park.

Harter Middle School had a promotion ceremony Tuesday night for eighth-graders completing their school year.

Kaneland Superintendent Jeff Schuler said there was an insert in the program for the event that addressed both Wolfsmith and Caitlyn Phillips, a Harter student in the same class who died last year while inline skating in Elburn.

Schuler said both Wolfsmith and Phillips’ parents were in attendance at the ceremony Tuesday.

Acosta said the Maple Park Village Board observed a moment of silence in Wolfsmith’s honor before Tuesday night’s meeting.

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Madigan’s office conducted a search of his house with the assistance of the North Aurora Police Department and the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office.

He was charged as part of Operation Glass House, her statewide initiative to apprehend the most active offenders who download and trade child pornography online.

“Child pornography is not a victimless crime,” Madigan

said in a news release. “Every time one of these heinous images of a child being sexually assaulted is viewed, it perpetuates the crime and further scars these young victims.

My office will continue to be relentless in tracking down the worst offenders who trade these horrific videos.”

Kane County State’s Attorney Joe McMahon agreed.

“Children depicted in sexually explicit images are victimized each time the image is viewed,” McMahon said in the release. “With these victims in mind, we will continue to partner with the Attorney General’s Office to remove peddlers and consumers of child pornography from the community,” This is the 60th arrest since Madigan launched Operation Glass House in August 2010.

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GENEVA – The Geneva School District’s preschool assessment screening is set for Aug. 29 at Friendship Station, 1415 Viking Drive, Geneva.

State law indicates that all children with qualifying disabilities between the ages of 3 and 5 must be provided with programs appropriate to their needs.

The school district must offer an annual screening of these children in order to determine need and eligibility for services.

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NORTH AURORA – A North Aurora man remains in Kane County Jail on a $35,000 bond after being charged with possession of child pornography.

Harry Irvin Joslin, 28, of the 100 block of Lilac Lane, has been charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornogHarry Irvin raphy, each a Joslin felony punishable by three to seven years in prison.

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“Children depicted in sexually explicit images are victimized each time the image is viewed.”

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By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com BLACKBERRY TOWN SHIP – Local firefighters were called to a fire at an abandoned two-story farmhouse at 1N711 Brundige Road on Wednesday evening.

Elburn Assistant Fire Chief Craig Hanson said the farmstead has been vacant for at least four years. No one was inside the house and no firefighters were injured, he said.

Hanson said firefighters were using nearby Mill Creek

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Other agencies represented included Geneva, Sugar Grove and Batavia.

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Library to host ‘Microwave Magic’ program June 16 BATAVIA – The Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, will host “Microwave Magic” at 7 p.m. June 16.

Teens can learn how to make snacks using a microwave oven.

The program is free, but registration is required. Register at www.bataviapubliclibrary.org or call 630-879-1393, ext. 200.

Bird walk planned ST. CHARLES – The Kane County Audubon Society will hold a bird walk for beginners at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in James O. Breen Community Park, 3795 Campton Hills Drive, St. Charles.

An experienced guide will lead participants through the park’s varied terrain. For information, call Bob Andrini at 630-5848386 or visit www.kanecountyaudubon.org.

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bound lanes, sometimes straddling the lane marker as he approached the light at Third Street, according to the report.

When he saw the light turn red at Third Street, the officer realized Hernandez was not going to stop, so he put on his lights and siren.

But Hernandez went through the red light anyway and hit a 29-year-old woman from Elgin who was walking north across West State Street in the crosswalk, according to police reports.

The woman was sent into the air and landed on her backside with a broken left fibula, according to the report.

Hernandez kept driving, making a wide right turn to South Second Street, when he stopped and was arrested, according to the report.

Rogina to be guest conductor June 29 ST. CHARLES – St. Charles Mayor Ray Rogina will be a guest conductor when the Fox Valley Academy and Philharmonic performs at 4:30 p.m.

June 29 at a “Concert in the Park” event at Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave., St. Charles.

The Philharmonic will perform classical favorites. The ensembles will offer the audience the opportunity to sing-along to Broadway musicals as well as patriotic pieces in honor of

Crafters, vendors sought ELBURN – The Elburn Chamber of Commerce is seeking crafters and vendors for a sidewalk sale and flea market set for Aug. 8-9, on Route 47.

Applications are available on the chamber website, www. elburn.com, or from 10 a.m. tot 2 p.m. Monday through Friday at the chamber office at 109 N. Main St., Elburn.

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GENEVA – A West Chicago man faces felony charges of leaving the scene of an accident in an incident that took place last month in Geneva. Police say he drove drunk, ran a red light and hit a pedestrian in the crosswalk, breaking the pedestrian’s leg.

Felipe Hernandez, 25, of the 600 block of South Neltnor Avenue, West Chicago, also was charged May 22 with felony aggravated driving under the influence without a license.

Hernandez was charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence, and various traffic offenses: driving without insurance, driving with a suspended license and disobeying a traffic-control device.

Each felony has a penalty of one to three years in prison and fines of up to $25,000.

The misdemeanor has a penalty of up to a year in jail and fines of up to $2,500.

Hernandez was released after posting $5,000 bail, 10 percent of a $50,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court Friday.

According t o police reFelipe ports and court Hernandez records, Geneva police followed Hernandez on May 22 as he drove a silver 2001 Oldsmobile Alero east in the 500 block of West State Street at 11:15 p.m., following up on a driving complaint.

The officer watched Hernandez weave in the west-

ELGIN – The Kane County Audubon Society will hold a bird walk at 8 a.m. June 21 at Burnidge Forest Preserve, 38W235 Big Timber Road, Elgin. Birds residing in the summer may include woodpeckers, Great Crested Flycatchers, Bobolinks, Dickcissels and various sparrow species.

For information, call Jon Duerr at 630-584-5891 or visit www. kanecountyaudubon.org.

the Independence Day holiday.

The program will conclude with the traditional playing of John Philip Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever” conducted by Rogina. The concert is free and open to the public. Visitors can bring lawn chairs or a blanket, and they are invited to bring a picnic dinner or purchase food from the concessions available at Pottawatomie Park.

This concert is made possible through a grant from the Illinois Arts Council. For information, call 630-476-9072, or visit www.FVacademy.org.

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St Charles $1,272,000 Cust 5 br, 5.5 ba 10000+ fin sq ft home w/views of pond & woods! Fin LL. 11 & 10 ft ceil, 4 fplcs, hdwd flrs, extensive millwork & attention-to-detail thru-out! Fab loc.

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St Charles $1,190,000 Updated 4 br, 6.5 ba home on fab .92-acre wooded lot! New Trane furnaces, radiant htd 4+-car gar, Italian tile & marble.

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Geneva $685,000 Newer 3 br, 2.5 ba home w/fab views overlooking golf course. Braz cherry flrs, volume ceil, Pella windows & 3-car gar! Eng bsmt. Gour kit w/Dacor ref. Gambrel beam ceil.

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St Charles $649,900 Fab 4 br, 2.5 ba home in premier loc, within walking dist to downtown & next to walking path. St. Charles Kit, Sub-Zero & sun rm. New wood-shake roof. Garden Walk yard.

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Geneva $559,000 4 br, 4 ba home backs to common area/park. Open flr plan, front/back staircase, hdwd flrs, 1st flr den & ofc. Granite kit & ss kit. Fam rm w/fplc. Vaul master. Eng bsmt.

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St Charles $525,000 Newer 4 br, 3.5 ba home backs to forest preserve! Hdwd, wrought iron staircase, fplc, 1st-flr br & ba, high-end kit w/ KitchenAid ss appl. Eng bsmt. Mstr w/2 walk-ins.

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Geneva $499,900 Complete-remod 4 br, 2.5 ba home on cul-de-sac. Trendy & stylish lighting, fixt, crown molding & dark-stained hdwd flrs thruout. Amazing kit w/ss appl. New roof & mech.

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St Charles $499,000 Remodel 6 br, 5 ba home w/reinf hdwd flrs & fresh paint.

Dual staircase. New kit w/ss appl & granite. 2-story fam rm w/fplc. Catwalk. New carpet & baths. Fin bsmt. 1-ac.

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Geneva $479,900 4 br, 4 ba home w/bkyd backing to open prairie. Chef’s kit, island & KitchenAid cook top. Sun rm. 2-sty fam rm w/wall of windows. Fin bsmt w/rec rm & bar. 2nd-flr lndry.

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St Charles $479,000 Fox Mill 4 br, 3.5 ba home w/4400 fin sq ft on 3 levels.

Lookout LL w/theater rm w/seating. Gour mpl kit w/Quartz counters. Fam rm. 3-car tandem gar. 2nd-flr bonus rm.

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Geneva $464,900 Remod 4 br, 4 ba home backing to the golf course w/amazing views & across from park! New designer white island kit w/ss appl. Hdwd flrs & new carpet. Fin walkout LL! Debora McKay 630-587-4672

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Geneva $368,000 Nice 3 br, 3.5 ba home backs to open space & across from park. Fin walkout. Kit w/granite & ss appl. Hdwd. Lux master w/walk-in closet & lux ba. Liv rm/ofc w/French drs.

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2S904 Heritage Glen Ct, Batavia $344,900 Huge bkyd w/many mature trees. 4 br, 2.5 ba freshlypainted home. Open fam rm w/nat light. Newer windows, roof, high-eff a/c & heater. 24’ pool, deck, fin bsmt & more.

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St Charles $329,900 Large 5 br, 3.5 ba home on .5-acre wooded lot. Kit w/Dacor cooktop, island & dinette. Vault fam rm w/fplc. 1st-flr den/ br & ba. Sun rm, hdwd flrs , 3-car gar & fin bsmt.

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St Charles $310,000 Well-maint 2 br, 2.5 ba end-unit w/lrg vault ceil kit w/ island & dinette. 1st-flr master w/walk-in closet & lux ba. Vault ceil & fplc in fam rm & din rm. Loft. Lrg bsmt.

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St Charles $244,900 Nicely-updated 4 br,1.5 ba home in Cambridge! Brand new kit cabs & tops, updated hall ba & new 2nd-flr carpet. Newer siding, roof & furn. Lrg fenced yard w/mature trees.

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Geneva • A garage on the 400 block of Anderson Boulevard was reported defaced Friday, May 23, with gold spray paint.

• Jorge L. Ochoa, 18, of the 500 block of South State Street, Geneva, was charged Sunday, June 1, with underage drinking.

• The rear window of a 2001 Honda Accord was reported to have $305 in damage Saturday, May 31, while it was parked in the 1900 block of Fargo Boulevard.

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Tickets to the event are $45, a portion of which is tax deductible, and can be purchased at the St. Charles History Museum.

Also available for purchase are tax-deductible raffle tickets at $10 each for a chance to win one of three $1,000 cash prizes.

The drawing will be held the night of the Heritage Celebration. Winners need not be present to win.

For information, call the Heritage Center at 630-584-6967 or visit www.stcmuseum.org.

a.m. on Mondays from June 9 through June 30 at Going To My Happy Place Yoga studio, 316 Anderson Blvd., Geneva.

April Waldrop will teach yoga poses and sequences, simple breathing techniques, meditations, stretches and focusing and relaxation skills.

Prior yoga experience is not required.

The series is $39 a participant.

Family yoga is appropriate for ages 10 and older.

Call Laurie Milbourn at 630935-9554 if a child younger than 10 would like to participate.

To register for the sessions, visit www.goingtomyhappyplace.com or the studio.

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Buy tickets at www.fineline.org/fine-line-arts-festival or in person at Fine Line.

The event is free and open to all from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, although some activities will have a fee. For information, call 630-584-9443.

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Tickets are required opening night, which is set for 5:30 to 9 p.m. and will in-

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editorial@kcchronicle.com GENEVA – Atwater’s at The Herrington Inn and Spa in Geneva has named a new executive chef.

Newly promoted executive chef Jeff Meyer already has adjusted the lunch and dinner menus at Atwater’s.

“This is an excellent venue with high standards and a talented team to lead,” Meyer said in a news release issued by The Herrington. “We’re paying more attention to the finer details of our classic menu, and all possible ingredients are sourced from the region.”

Meyer has been part of Herrington’s culinary team for more than seven years. During that time, he’s prepared meals for notables such as Bill Cosby, Dennis Quaid and former Soviet statesman Mikhail Gorbachev, according to the release.

He earned his culinary degree at Robert Morris College, and went on to study in Florence, Italy.

“Graduating from an advanced culinary program, where I worked alongside other young chefs in Europe was living out a dream for me,” he said. “Every day, we Jeff Meyer arrived early at the markets and carefully selected and negotiated pricing for the food we would prepare.”

Herrington General Manager Paul Ruby had praise for Meyer.

“Jeff has been a growing asset in our kitchen for a long time,” Ruby said, according to the release. “He is ready to lead our culinary team, and he’s got some exciting plans for our menus and events.”

Leadership camp at Marmion KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com AURORA – The Marmion Academy Leadership Education and Development Program will have a leadership-based summer camp from 1 to 4 p.m. June 24 and June 25 at Marmion’s campus, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora.

Open to all boys and girls in fifth through eighth grades, the Make it Happen! summer camp will be led by a

moon, Jupiter, Mars and Saturn.

Telescopes will be provided. For information, including a map to Peck Farm Park, visit www. fvastro.org.

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The event will include the presentation, “The Milky Way GENEVA – The Fox Valley Astronomical Society will host and Neighbors” in the Oriena free Public Star Party at 8 p.m. tation Barn. Participants also will use telescopes to see the Saturday at Peck Farm Park,

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team of sophomore LEAD students and will focus on Stephen Covey’s “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.”

Games, presentations, small-group discussions, and more will be used to better understand specific leadership fundamentals.

The cost is $30 and includes a summer camp T-shirt and snack. Registration is limited to the first 50 students.

For information, call 630966-7666 or visit www.marmion.org.

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Kids. How are you going to keep them down on the farm, once they’ve seen MTV? Not to mention Game Boys, movies on demand and 24-hour sports programming?

With the St. Charles Park District’s summer camp programs at Primrose Farm Park, the question might just be, how are you going to keep kids away from the farm, once they’ve seen vintage threshing machines, milked a cow and made their own ice cream?

It’s all part of a day spent in the unique surroundings of a historic, 1930s-era working farm.

Campers will feel like they’ve been transported back in time as they perform such bygone chores as egg collecting, feeding livestock and spinning cloth. They’ll wander in and out of the vintage barn, summer kitchen, demonstration plots and discovery trails as they learn such skills as how to milk a cow by hand, practice the forceful art of blacksmithing or make their own butter and ice cream. There are a number of Primrose Farm summer camp options for kids ages 5 to 12. Some are one-day camps scheduled every Friday from June 20 to Aug. 1.

Others run Tuesdays and Thursdays from mid-June to the end of July, and there’s one weeklong session during the first week in August that brings it all together.

The Friday camp session, Time Travelers, takes children ages 7 to 12 back in time through visits to various local museums with agricultural themes similar to that of Primrose Farm.

“We’re going to try to do history museums ranging from the 1840s to the 1920s to demonstrate the progression in technology and how people’s lives have changed over the past 150 years,” said Kirk Bunke, Primrose Farm manager. “We’ll go to a grist mill so kids can see how grain was raised and turned into something usable and edible for both people and animals.”

with important life lessons and a chance to see something before it disappears from American culture.

“It is becoming increasingly rare for people to have any connection to agriculture at home,” said Bunke. “When the country was founded, 98 percent of Americans lived and worked on farms. By the start of World War II, it was down to 40 percent, and today it’s down to less than 2 percent, so there is so little connection now.

“This is that chance for kids to get exposed to big animals, to learn where their food comes from and do it in a safe environment and user-friendly place. They get a good view of what life was like for people, even just a generation or two ago.”

For parents interested in teaching their children such life lessons about where our food comes from and how this area was developed aqriPhoto provided culturally, Primrose Farm The St. Charles Park District offers summer camp programs at Primrose Farm Park, 5N726 Crane Road, St. summer camps provide an invigorating and active insight Charles. Camp options are available for children ages 5 to 12. into a rapidly-disappearing other park district facilities, kids get a good workout. We way of life.

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“Timing was just right in this case.”

By ASHLEY SLOBODA asloboda@shawmedia.com GENEVA – The Longmeadow Parkway Bridge has gotten a $45 million commitment from the Illinois Department of Transportation, county officials announced Wednesday.

News of the financial boost received a round of applause during the Executive Committee meeting.

County Board member Maggie Auger, R-Algonquin, said she was pleased to learn the county was awarded this money and thanked all involved.

The Longmeadow project will add about 5.6 miles of road from Route 62 across the Fox River to Huntley Road in the Algonquin, Carpentersville and Lake in the Hills area.

Construction on the fourlane bridge could begin as soon as 2015, according to Kane County. Costs are estimated at $120 million.

County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen said he is “delighted” to have met and exceeded his goal of securing an

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additional $10 million to $15 million of state or federal funding.

“Timing was just right in this case,” Lauzen said, noting teamwork also was key.

Kane County Transportation Director Carl Schoedel said in a written statement that the Longmeadow project has gotten “unprecedented support” from local government bodies.

Kane and McHenry counties have passed resolutions supporting the project, as have 10 municipalities: Algonquin, Barrington Hills, Carpentersville, East Dundee, Gilberts, Hampshire, Huntley, Lake in the Hills, Sleepy Hollow and West Dundee, according to Kane County.

The Kane/Kendall Council of Mayors – of which Batavia

Mayor Jeff Schielke is chairman – contributed $5 million of the $45 million, Lauzen said.

Tolls will contribute to future funding. Prices have not yet been set for the tolls, which will be collected with an I-Pass-compatible system in cooperation with the Illinois Tollway, according to Kane County.

Drew Frasz, chairman of the Transportation Committee, said the Longmeadow project is the largest active job in Kane County and rivals the Stearns Road project in South Elgin.

The Stearns Road Bridge Corridor opened in December 2010 and connected Randall Road in eastern Kane County to James “Pate” Philip State Park in far western DuPage County.

The Longmeadow project has completed the Phase I engineering stage, and the county is continuing with land acquisition, said Frasz, R-Elburn.

“Things are moving along very well,” he said.

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Just a bit of spring cleaning To help ease my symptoms of PTHD (post traumatic homework disorder), I’ve been spending my time doing all the little things I didn’t have time to do during the school year. It turns out I’ve really been putting off cleaning and organizing my stuff.

I’ll be honest, my room has become a huge mess. I have three different backpacks that are each half-filled with stuff (testing days and the past few weeks of school obviously require their own bags) in various places, piles of school papers and tons of college junk mail from the past two years that I have yet to throw away. Also, I’m pretty sure about half of what’s lying around are various headbands and ponytail holders.

My style of tidying up can be identified as binge cleaning. Every few months, after my room is declared a disaster, I go through all of it until it (almost) is spotless.

Then, almost subtlety, the clutter starts to creep back.

Pretty soon, I’m trying to ignore the mounds of items that are growing. Overall, I’m a pretty organized person. I keep things intact in my backpack, and my locker was as neat as it could have been, considering that it was shared. My room is the one place where keeping clean isn’t totally necessary.

This year, my spring cleaning will have even more significance. I’ll have to decide if I will ever take that so-so blouse to college, or if saving my third Latin declension packet will make or break my future grades.

I’ve saved most of my school papers from the past seven years, but I know it’s time to re-evaluate what I really need. As I look through these things, I’ll certainly

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LIFE AT EAST Brigid Ackerman relive memories both good (like some Advanced Placement language essays that I rocked) and bad (all of my middle school wardrobes).

Maybe I’ll even rediscover something from my past that I’d forgotten about. I’ve learned so much during my schooling, and I don’t want to let any of that go as I narrow the focus of my studies.

There are a few things that I know for sure are off limits from the trash: textbooks that I (my parents) have paid for, assignments I’ve done that were particularly clever and the one calculus quiz that I got 100 percent on. I want these few mementos to spark the memories of the rest of my high school experience. I hope a physics lab will remind me of how crazy my class was, or my marching band lyre to bring back the countless hours I spent at football games with my friends.

Besides, I really want other people to think I’m actually good at math.

I suppose that, in the end, stuff is just stuff. If, in 10 years, I decide that I really did want that chemical compounds worksheet, I will find a way to get over it. I can probably Google search for one just like it (science courses can’t be that unique); isn’t that what the Internet is for?

• Brigid Ackerman is a senior at St. Charles East High School. She enjoys playing the trumpet, eating bread and writing this column, which runs every other Thursday. Contact her at editorial@kcchronicle.com.

ANOTHER VIEW

Best-case budgeting THE WASHINGTON POST The Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 may not impose enough discipline, as the latest Congressional Budget Office report on federal credit programs shows. The CBO examined three of the biggest ones: student loans, the Federal Housing Administration and the Export-Import Bank.

For each, the CBO calculated cash flow for the next decade – interest and principal payments, fees, expected defaults – and then calculated what those dollars would be worth today, based on a notional interest rate known as the discount rate.

All three will make money for Uncle Sam between 2015 and 2024, the CBO concluded.

However, when the agen-

cy ran the numbers using “fair-value” accounting – i.e., using a higher interest rate more reflective of the real-world risks assumed by the government – it found that all three programs will require big, implicit subsidies: $14 billion over 10 years for the Export-Import Bank, $63 billion for the FHA and $135 billion for student loans.

Alas, the law requires the budget to reflect the rosier of these scenarios. The policy rationale is that government, unlike banks, is relatively indifferent to credit risk; its social priorities, such as educating the populace and promoting homeownership, override getting every last dime back for the taxpayers.

If you forced Congress to account for the market risks of

its portfolio, that would limit its ability to spend on other worthy purposes.

To us, such arguments tend to confirm that government credit programs can be a way to evade budgetary discipline.

It’s not self-evident that government should be indifferent to risk on behalf of taxpayers, since not all taxpayers benefit equally, if at all, from the credit programs.

The point isn’t that Congress should get rid of student loans, much less any other particular program; it is that the past few years have taught us that credit of all kinds is riskier than it may appear.

Whatever decisions the government makes, its books should reflect their actual costs fully and realistically.

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Avon Dale guitarist Matt McCarter will perform with his band at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 29, at Kiss The Sky record store in Batavia, as part of the store’s “Live From Kiss The Sky” music series.

Batavia native to perform at Kiss The Sky

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von Dale guitarist Matt McCarter hopes to see some friendly faces in the crowd when his band plays at Kiss The Sky record store in Batavia later this month.

McCarter, 24, who now lives in Memphis, Tenn., was born and raised in Batavia and is a 2008 Batavia High School graduate. Avon Dale will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 29, at Kiss The Sky, 180 W. First St., Batavia, as part of the store’s “Live From Kiss The Sky” music series.

More information is available by visiting Kiss The Sky’s website, www. kissthesky.net.

Kane County Chronicle reporter Eric Schelkopf had the chance to talk to McCarter about the band and the upcoming show.

Eric Schelkopf: You must be pretty excited about the upcoming show.

Matt McCarter: We’re very excited to return to Batavia, not only to see friends and family, but it will be great to come back home and kind of take what we developed down in Memphis and bring it back up to Batavia.

Schelkopf: You guys have a busy summer. Your summer tour goes from Thursday, June 12, until Thursday, July 24. Is that where you guys love to be, on the road?

McCarter: Since I teach full time and our drummer also teaches full time, we really haven’t had the opportunity to do that long stretch on the road. So this will be the first time that we really have that good chunk of time off.

We’re really excited. We haven’t really done anything like it, so it’s a big step for the band.

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The band Avon Dale, featuring Alec Heist (from left), Conrad Polz, Batavia native Matt McCarter and Andrew Allen (not pictured), will perform its blend of rock, blues and soul music Sunday, June 29, at Kiss The Sky record store in Batavia. learn guitar and songwriting.

I was an athlete all through high school and at the University of Illinois, I was on the wrestling team, and that’s where I met Conrad.

Schelkopf: I understand Avon Dale formed while you were attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

McCarter: It started as a collaboration between Conrad Polz and I, the other guitarist in the band.

I spent some time at my lake house for a summer, and I recorded an acoustic demo and brought it back to school. Alec Heist (our drummer), was in the teaching program with me and he had heard it, and that’s what kind of got him to bring down his drums.

Schelkopf: And I understand that none of you actually read music.

McCarter: It’s all through our own.

Conrad and I kind of helped each other

Schelkopf: I understand the band is named after the street where you and Conrad first started writing songs.

McCarter: Conrad’s parents had owned a house on Avondale Avenue, just off campus. That’s where we first started writing songs, on Conrad’s roof.

Schelkopf: You guys kind of dip into different genres – rock, blues, soul. Who are some of your musical inspirations?

McCarter: We draw from several different inspirations. I know Alec is a big Dave Matthews fan. Conrad and myself draw from various influences, people like Van Morrison and maybe a little bit of Kings of Leon, as well.

Schelkopf: You have added a fourth member, Andrew Allen, on bass.

McCarter: That was a component we

thought we were always missing. He hopped right in, and has really enjoyed it.

Schelkopf: You’ve recorded at Ardent Studios in Memphis, where many famous bands have cut records over the years, including Led Zeppelin and The White Stripes. Did you feel a vibe when you were there?

McCarter: When you walk in there, everything just looks very retro. When we were in that studio, yeah, you could feel it.

When you are walking to the studio, you are walking by all the platinum records on the walls. You can really feel the history in the place. It was a surreal feeling being in there.

Once we come back from the tour, we plan to record some new material with Mike Wilson of Ardent Studios. We plan to do an EP of some of our songs, and then plan to do a full-length album.

Schelkopf: What is the chemistry like in the band?

McCarter: Everyone is determined.

There’s a lot of determination and hard work in the band.

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CHOP AROUND THE CLOCK FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

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THE CITY OF ST. CHARLES RIVERFEST

WHEN: Friday, June 6, through Sunday, June 8 WHERE: 10 venues in downtown St. Charles COST/INFO: The 32nd annual City of St. Charles RiverFest will have 10 venues downtown offering activities including a carnival; three full days of music entertainment; an Asian, vintage and craft market; a live demonstration by the Kane County SWAT Team; dragon boat racing; a “Finding Nemo” movie night beneath the stars; and various contests. Admission is free. For information, visit www.prideofthefox.net.

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WHEN: 4 p.m. Friday, June 6, to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7 WHERE: Foltos Tonsorial Parlor, 7 E. Wilson St., Batavia COST/INFO: Chop Around the Clock will celebrate its 25th year with Craig Foltos’ $25,000 fundraiser on behalf of the Ronald McDonald House near University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital. The event will feature live music, baked treats and other food choices, games, raffles and a visit by Ronald McDonald at 6:30 p.m. Friday. A donation is asked for admission. For information, visit rmhccni.org/chop.

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WHEN: 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, June 6 WHERE: Aliano’s Ristorante, 90 N. Island Ave., Batavia COST/INFO: Maksim Chmerkovskiy, winner of this season’s “Dancing with the Stars,” will have an exclusive trunk showing of his new line of men’s jewelry. Chmerkovskiy stresses that women can wear selections from the collection, as well. Aliano’s Ristorante will offer appetizers and wines to patrons. Tickets are $35 each, including hors d’oeuvres and wine, and should be reserved in advance by calling the restaurant at 630-406-9400. For information, visit www.alianosbatavia.com.

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WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 7 WHERE: Mill Creek Pool, 39W125 S. Mill Creek Drive, Geneva COST/INFO: The Geneva Park District’s Mill Creek Pool will launch its 2014 summer season with its opening day. On days when Geneva public schools are in session, Mill Creek Pool will be closed. Regular pool hours are 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. On Mondays through Fridays, morning lap swims will be available from 7 to 10:30 a.m. and the “parent and tot swim” will be available from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Daily admission fees apply. Gold Membership Pool Passes are available. For information, visit www.genevaparks.org.

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WHEN: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 7 WHERE: Fishermen’s Inn, 43W901 Main Street Road, Elburn COST/INFO: The newly renovated Fishermen’s Inn reopens its doors to the public for an open house. The community is invited to enjoy a glass of lemonade, iced tea or coffee while strolling the grounds and taking in the history. There will be family entertainment in the afternoon and evening. Admission is free. Food will be sold until 8 p.m. and a cash bar will be available until 11 p.m.

For information, visit www.fishermensinnelburn.com.

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GENEVA – You may have recognized it by the lengthy single-file line often sprouting from its understated entrance, or the youthful, margarita-induced buzz emanating from its intimate patio area. Soldiering passed other Mexican eateries as one of the finest – according to some critics – not only in the Kane County area but Chicago, as well, is Bien Trucha.

Bien Trucha, which aptly means to be on top of your game, is ranked No. 1 on a list of Zagat’s top 50 Mexican restaurants in the Chicago area; recently made Thrillist. com’s list of 12 Best Illinois Restaurants Not in Chicago; received rave reviews from TV’s “Check Please!” roundtable; and its Pescadillas – shredded swordfish hardshell tacos with avocado-habanero pico de gallo and epazote – landed on Chicago food critics Phil Vettel and Kevin Pang’s list of favorite dishes of 2013.

And, perhaps most importantly, it was voted the No. 1 Mexican Restaurant in the 2014 Kane County Chronicle “Best of the Fox” Readers Choice Awards.

If those aren’t enough well-respected opinions to get you through the door, then I don’t think anything I have to say will make you go either.

The line may be a deterrent (the restaurant does not take reservations) but A Toda Madre, which is conveniently situated right next door, serves food off of the same menu, and takes limited reservations, providing ample opportunity for more people to sample the various creations coming out of Bien Trucha’s kitchen.

My dining companion and I visited on a weekday night around 5 p.m. (no line, but busy) and took seats at a communal table on the outdoor patio right away.

My dining companion commented afterward that “the al fresco dining on such a beautiful day was only enhanced by the friendly staff ... and the festive music wafting over us.”

The menu is tapas-style, and diners are encouraged to share plates to be able to sample more fare. Chips and bean dip were set upon the table, so we could nibble while making mutual menu selections.

To start, we opted for the Ceviche Del Mes ($10), the restaurant’s monthly ceviche special. The colorful dish came with shrimp, strawberries and cucumbers in a zesty lime sauce. The lime was slightly overpowering, but all of the ingredients tasted fresh and blended nicely.

The vast array of tacos lining the menu will make the decision-making process very difficult. Literally, every taco dish sounded delectable: The a la Diabla comes with sautéed shrimp, butter-mojo de ajo, chipotle lime and an avocado slice; the Barriga de Puerco with slow-roasted pork

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The “If I Could But Fly” sculpture was created in memory of the late Bob Leonard, who was one of the visionaries behind the Fox River becoming a major asset of the community, a news release states.

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Bien Trucha in Geneva serves a variety of taco dishes, including its namesake Bien Trucha, which comes with four tacos filled with a healthy layer of grilled skirt steak, chorizo, an oozing topping of melted chihuahua cheese and a smattering of roasted tomatillo salsa.

If you go n What: Bien Trucha n Where: 410 W. State St., Geneva n Hours: Lunch hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday and noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. Dinner hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. n Info: 630-232-2665 and www.bientrucha.com belly, adobo, salsa verde cruda, cucumber and queso fresco; and the Pescado with crispy-beer-battered tilapia, red cabbage, onion, tomato, lime and chipotle-morita aioli. (None of which we had the pleasure of ordering.)

Instead, we ordered Bien Trucha’s namesake tacos ($11), the Pastor tacos ($10) and Pollo tacos ($10). To accompany the tacos, the Mexican enclave also serve Cazuelitas and Tortas (lunch only), soup and salad, Brochetas (dinner only) and side dishes, such as Esquites ($5).

The Bien Trucha tacos (a table favorite) were served on a wood plank with a healthy layer of grilled skirt steak, chorizo, an oozing topping of melted chihuahua cheese and a smattering of roasted tomatillo salsa to set everything off.

The Pastor tacos were served with a healthy amount of ancho-guajillo marinated pork, cilantro, onion, a sliver of pineapple and morita salsa. The sweet acid-

ity from the pineapple balanced the savory, marinated pork.

The Pollo provided a slightly different take on the taco. The tortillas were crispy, and rolled with shredded chicken breast and potato hash with layers of crema, queso and a generous smattering of morita-serrano salsa poured over the top.

I’ve tried Esquites in many Mexican restaurants and I think Bien Trucha does it best. The grilled corn with melted epazote-butter, lemon-aioli, queso cotija and chile piquin create a semblance of flavors and textures that sing on the palate.

All of the drinks being shaken, poured and stirred behind the bar are equally as inventive and fresh as the food. A plethora of margarita options line the menu and all are created using fresh fruit and juices.

For a special treat, try the Ahuacatl ($11) – an avocado margarita made with agave nectar, lime, exotico blanco, orange liquor and mezcal mist.

Bien Trucha has created a well-respected name for itself; its reputation stretching across Kane County borders and standing strong among the best in Chicago’s fickle foodie scene.

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The Mystery Diner visits a restaurant and then reports on the experience. If the Mystery Diner cannot recommend the establishment, we will not publish a review.

ST. CHARLES – The city of St. Charles, The River Corridor Foundation of St. Charles and Downtown St. Charles Partnership Public Art Committee dedicated the “If I Could But Fly” sculpture May 30 in memory of the late Bob Leonard, who was one of the visionaries behind the Fox River becoming a major asset of the community, states a news release.

The sculpture was revealed at a dedication ceremony that took place on the Bob Leonard walkway along the west side of the Fox River between Illinois and Prairie streets. The evening event was led by Diana Brown, the chairperson of the public art committee, who gave introductory comments before introducing St. Charles Mayor Ray Rogina; the sculpture’s artist, Bob Wilfong; and John Rabchuk, the vice president of the River Corridor Foundation of St. Charles.

Pete Leonard, Bob Leonard’s son, led the attendees in 10 toasts in memory of the organizations that supported the purchase of the sculpture.

Bob Leonard, who served as the chairman of the River Corridor Committee in St. Charles and former mayor of North Aurora, died in 2006 at the age of 74.

IHSA CLASS 4A SCHAUMBURG SECTIONAL: BATAVIA 4, WEST CHICAGO 1

Piechota, Bulldogs fend off W. Chicago Batavia to face either S. Elgin, STC North in title game

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• Thursday, June 5, 2014

SCHAUMBURG – The West Chicago student section finally had something to cheer about in the top of the seventh inning of Wednesday’s IHSA Class 4A Schaumburg Sectional semifinal against Batavia.

West Chicago had loaded the bases and was threatening Batavia’s 4-1 lead.

The students stood, clapped and cheered as leadoff hitter Austin Kordik came to the plate with Jacob Piechota two outs. The noise intensified as Kordik fouled off two pitches, the first one missing being fair by inches.

Batavia Jeremy pitcher JaSchoessling cob Piechota silenced the student section and ended the game with a low-and-away fastball for a called strike three.

The Bulldogs advance to Saturday’s sectional final and will face the winner of today’s game between St. Charles North and South Elgin.

Top-seeded Batavia (32-31) appeared to have the game in hand in the seventh, as two of the first three batters were retired. In between the two outs, Peyton Siedler was hit by a pitch. The West Chicago fans began to stir as

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The Batavia baseball team celebrates after claiming a 4-1 victory Wednesday over West Chicago in an IHSA Class 4A Schaumburg Sectional semifinal. The Bulldogs advance to the championship game Saturday and await the winner of the South Elgin-St. Charles North semifinal.

Class 4A Schaumburg Sectional Wednesday’s semifinal Batavia 4, West Chicago 1 Today’s semifinal South Elgin vs. St. Charles North, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday’s championship Batavia vs. South Elgin/St. Charles North winner, noon

Grant Hosticka reached base on an error and Ryan Grant followed with a single to load the bases.

After Kordik’s first foul ball, Batavia coach Matt Holm came out to the mound for a conference.

“I was trying to caution him on the foul balls. The

last one was barely foul and we needed to make sure that we are working in on the batter and then working away,” Holm said. “[Piechota] was doing it with breaking balls.

So the fastball at the end was perfect.”

“I had some extra adrenaline. I really wanted this game,” Piechota said. “Jeremy [Schoessling] made an error, but that was uncharacteristic of him. We picked him up as a team and finished up the ballgame.”

Piechota dominated the Wildcats in the first six innings. He struck out five, issued no walks and gave up five hits for his seventh win of the season against one loss.

West Chicago (18-18) sent more than four batters to the plate in only two innings.

After Piechota gave up back-to-back singles in the top of the third, he retired seven batters in row.

Hosticka, who had the first single in the third, scored his team’s only run on a groundout .

Hosticka’s one-out single in the fifth broke the string.

He was quickly erased as Grant, the next batter, hit a grounder back to Piechota for 1-6-3 double play.

Batavia jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Laren Eustace hit the first pitch he saw from West Chicago starting pitcher Fred Gosbeth over the right field fence for a home run.

“It felt really good,” Eustace said about his fourth leadoff home run of the year.

“A lot of times you know

when it’s going out, and that was one of them.”

Schoessling followed by drawing the only walk of the day. After advancing to second on a failed pick off attempt, Schoessling scored on Micah Coffey’s single to center.

“I don’t know if it was nerves or what but we got behind early. You can’t do that against a team like Batavia,” West Chicago coach Dan McCarthy said. “They [Batavia] are just so solid. They just don’t make mistakes.”

The Bulldogs added a run in the second and fourth innings in winning their 23rd straight game.

“I was pleased.” Holm said.

“We led from the beginning and played solid defense. It got a little scary at the end.”

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IHSA CLASS 4A BARTLETT SECTIONAL: CONANT 13, ST. CHARLES EAST 0 (5 INN.)

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By JAY SCHWAB jschwab@shawmedia.com BARTLETT – Winners of at least 30 games in back-toback seasons and coming off last year’s IHSA Class 4A second-place finish, the St. Charles East softball team has enjoyed plenty of triumphant days on the diamond.

Wednesday certainly wasn’t one of them.

The Saints’ postseason crashed to an unsightly conclusion as No. 2 seed Conant drilled No. 3 seed East, 13-0 in five innings, in a 4A Bartlett Sectional semifinal.

The Saints (30-7) unraveled in a way that few could have anticipated in what projected to be a relatively evenly matched game.

“That was ugly,” East senior center fielder Tess Hupe said. “That’s not how we wanted to come out here and play [Wednesday]. It’s definitely not a strong finish, but we look at the whole season, and 30 wins, conference championship, we finally beat [St. Charles North].

We did accomplish things this year.

“For the seniors, we’re happy still that we went to state [last year], but we wanted to do it again.”

Conant advances to Saturday’s sectional final against top-seeded Glenbard North.

The Cougars (26-5) held a modest, 1-0 lead with two outs in the bottom of the third when the game began unraveling for senior pitcher Haley Beno and the Saints.

With two Cougars aboard and two outs, Beno walked Telly Hunter to load the bases.

Alissa Wachal then singled to center, scoring two. The next batter, towering left-handed hitting first baseman Hailey Rothstein, clubbed a three-run homer to right to make it a 6-0 game.

The outlook further deteriorated for East in the bottom of the fourth when Conant removed all doubt with a seven-run blitz. Beno was removed three batters into the inning in favor of sophomore Jordan Hall, who also was hit hard by the Cougars.

East coach Kelly Horan was sorry to see such a rocky final

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St. Charles East’s Sarah Collalti heads for second base during Wednesday’s IHSA Class 4A Bartlett Sectional semifinal. The Saints suffered a 13-0 loss in five innings to end their season.

Class 4A Bartlett Sectional Tuesday’s semifinal Glenbard North 10, St. Charles North 4 Wednesday’s semifinal Conant 13, St. Charles East 0 (5 inn.)

Saturday’s championship Glenbard North vs. Conant, TBA outing for Beno, who has been a key part of East’s run of excellence.

“Great career by her,” Horan said. “I hope that she has some perspective to know that this game doesn’t define her career.

It was a bad [game]. That’s it.”

Conant worked several favorable counts en route to teeing off on East pitching.

“We’re eagerly disciplined is, I guess, the best way I can say it,” said Conant coach CathyAnn Smith, whose team avenged a loss to the Saints in a regional final last year.

“They’re eager, they want to

hit, but they’ve learned to be disciplined so that we can get the best pitches we can and do something with them.”

East managed only two singles off Conant pitcher Sara Neuman. Left fielder Sarah Collalti reached on an infield single in the top of the first and Mackenzie Lofgren led off the third with a single. That duo is among six senior starters for the Saints, also including Beno, Hupe, first baseman Kate Peterburs and catcher Mackenzie Meadows.

“To be clear, I’m not disappointed with our effort, I’m not disappointed with our season,” Horan said. “I’m disappointed that we played poorly [Wednesday]. And when you play poorly in a sectional game when you’re playing a great team, you get slaughtered, and that’s what happened.”

East’s lineup looked a little different than usual as shortstop Olivia Cheatham, battling a leg injury, was moved down to the No. 9 hole in the order.

“That was ugly. That’s not how we wanted to come out here and play [Wednesday]. It’s definitely not a strong finish, but we look at the whole season, and 30 wins, conference championship, we finally beat [St. Charles North]. We did accomplish things this year.”

Tess Hupe St. Charles East senior center fielder Horan said right fielder Katie Kolb (back stress fracture) also played despite discomfort.

“There’s one thing I know about all our kids is we are warriors and we do tough it out,” Horan said. “We just didn’t do our job today.”

Today vs. Clinton, 6:30 p.m.

Friday vs. Clinton, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday vs. Cedar Rapids, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday vs. Cedar Rapids, 1 p.m.

Monday vs. Cedar Rapids, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday at Peoria, 7 p.m.

Wednesday at Peoria, 6:30 p.m.

June 12 at Peoria, 7 p.m.

June 13 at Beloit, 7 p.m.

June 14 at Beloit, 7 p.m.

June 15 at Beloit, 2 p.m.

June 16 Off day

PREP SCHEDULE TODAY Baseball: St. Charles North vs. South Elgin at 4A Schaumburg Sectional, 4:30 p.m.

FRIDAY Girls soccer: St. Charles East vs. Lincoln-Way North, 3A semifinal, 5 p.m.

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By LUKE SRODULSKI

Class 3A Rochelle Sectional

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Wednesday’s semifinal Sycamore 1, Kaneland 0 Today’s semifinal Rochelle vs. Boylan, 4 p.m.

Saturday’s championship Sycamore vs. Rochelle/Boylan winner, 11 a.m. of him and bobbled the ball.

The official box score gave Swanberg the error, keeping Treml’s gem alive.

Treml has earned all three of the Spartans’ wins this postseason and has thrown 18 scoreless innings.

“Eighteen scoreless innings in the postseason. That’s insane,” Sycamore coach Jason Cavanaugh said. “When they were swinging at curveballs they were down, when they were taking them they were right there in the strike zone, and that makes any pitcher tough to hit.”

The Spartans loaded the bases against Holubecki in the third, but he struck out Nate Haacker to keep the shutout alive. After another scoreless inning in the fourth, Weaver stepped up to the plate in the fifth and promptly ended that.

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ROCHELLE – In a pitching matchup like Kaneland and Sycamore put out on the field Wednesday, one pitch can change everything.

In the bottom of the fifth of the Class 3A Rochelle Sectional baseball semifinal, Knights pitcher Anthony Holubecki threw a fastball down the middle to Sycamore center fielder Brett Weaver, who crushed it for a solo home run to left field.

That would be the only run of the game as Kaneland bowed out, 1-0, to Sycamore.

It was one of just two hits the sophomore allowed on the day, but it was enough for the Spartans (25-12), as senior pitcher Colan Treml tossed a no-hitter to shut out the Knights (18-16).

“Treml did a nice job keeping us off-balance today,” Kaneland coach Brian Aversa said. “Give him all the credit for the way he performed.”

Both Treml and Holubecki held no-hitters through four innings, but there was plenty of action on the bases.

Sycamore had an error in each of the first three innings, the second one a slow bouncer

by Joe Panico in which shortstop Michael Swanberg was thrown off by third baseman Mark Skelley running in front

the game,” Aversa said. “He pitched a great game. You can’t ask for much more than two hits from a pitcher. Give Weaver credit for turning that one around.”

In the bottom of the sixth, Sycamore put runners on second and third with a double from senior first baseman Cooper Vinz, ending Holubecki’s day. Reliever Nick Henne came in and got out of the jam.

It was up to the Kaneland offense to get that run back, but it couldn’t produce against Treml, who had 10 strikeouts on the day. The Knights went Danielle Guerra – dguerra@shawmedia.com three up, three down through Kaneland second baseman Austin Wheatley catches a Sycamore popthe last three innings, and a up during Wednesday’s IHSA Class 3A Rochelle Sectional semifinal.

Nate Hopkins slow grounder Sycamore beat Kaneland, 1-0. wrapped it up.

Aversa said the scouting report was to go after Treml’s cubcadet.com first pitch, when he likes to throw his fastball, but even that was unhittable Wednesday.

Still, Aversa took the time to focus on the good, a successful season for the regional champion Knights and a memorable senior class.

“This last week has been awesome for all of us. It’s just been such a fun ride,” he said.

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Benjamin waits through projections, rehab

By KEVIN DRULEY kdruley@shawmedia.com Wes Benjamin shed the cast and brace supporting his surgically repaired left elbow two weeks ago.

He still figures he may not feel fully unshackled until the weekend.

There’s lots of data for Benjamin to digest as the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft begins today and continues through Saturday.

The good and bad news: Every club to contact the Kansas junior left-hander from St. Charles East has been up-front about Benjamin’s injury status since his April 10 Tommy John surgery.

“I can’t really trust what anyone tells me yet because they can tell you one thing and it may come around, and it may not happen,” Benjamin said.

“That’s what kind of happened to me out of high school. Anything is possible, and you pretty much have to wait to see your name called before you know it’s real.”

Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 48th round in 2011, Benjamin elected to honor his scholarship to Kansas, where he eventually blossomed into the its No. 1 pitcher.

Baseball America rated Benjamin as the No. 12 future pro in the Big 12 Conference entering 2014, a pedigree he began to honor by opening the season 4-0 with a 4.22 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 42⅔ innings.

Benjamin experienced some soreness and inflammation in his left forearm as the season approached April, but thought it was nothing to be concerned about. His velocity consistently ranged from 90 to 94 mph while his breaking pitches improved with each start.

On March 28, his fortunes shifted. Benjamin left in the third inning of a start against Oklahoma after feeling a pain near his elbow that persisted well after he scheduled an MRI. The results revealed a torn ulnar collateral ligament requiring lengthy rehab.

“You try and do it right the first time rather than having to do it multiple times,” Benjamin said. “That’s the plan, anyway.

At least a year, probably.”

Before the season, Benjamin heard projections he’d be a second-day draftee, selected anywhere from the third through 10th rounds. These days, he’s very much uncertain about anything other than his mellow demeanor toward it all.

The draft slots, potential signing bonuses, everything.

“I feel like if I think about it too much,” he said, “it’s going to drive me crazy.”

Benjamin returned home from Lawrence, Kansas, on Monday after the Jayhawks were eliminated Sunday from their first NCAA tournament in five years.

He maintains a rehab regimen of shoulder and other range-of-motion exercises and has been cleared to run “fairly fast” but not sprint.

Should a team draft him, Benjamin knows he would be slated to rehab with that club after signing. While he wouldn’t see the field for awhile, experiencing an organization’s ins and outs is part of a starting itinerary, anyway.

Conversely, Benjamin would be comfortable pitching at Kansas for a truncated senior season, if the right professional opportunity does not surface.

Whatever happens, Benjamin will rely on his support system as well as his abbreviated workload this spring to help him through the waiting.

Troop on radar, too: Like Benjamin three years ago, Marmion senior lefty Alex Troop enters the draft with a college scholarship to weigh against potential pro suitors. A Michigan State recruit from Batavia, Troop compiled a 0.13 ERA – that’s one earned run in 53 innings – while striking out 103.

Both his innings and strikeouts totals clipped the former program records of Matt Milroy, a fellow Batavian now pitching in the Miami Marlins system.

Cadets coach Dave Rakow relied on his dealings with scouts during Milroy’s senior season, as more new faces sprouted at Troop’s starts.

“Most of the guys blend in,” Rakow said. “I don’t think they want you to know who they are, but then all of a sudden they have a radar gun out.”

COUGARS SHORT HOPS Up next Cougars (RHP Tyler Skulina, 3-2, 2.92 ERA) vs. Clinton (RHP Lars Huijer, 2-4, 3.78 ERA), 6:30 p.m. today, AM-1280

Getting even The Cougars improved to 5-5 after off days with Wednesday’s 5-4 win in 10 innings. Right fielder Yasiel Balaguert drove in the winning run, grounding into a fielder’s choice that scored Jake Hannemann with the bases loaded.

The Cougars trailed Clinton, 4-0, after three innings.

Amlung stays patient ESPN’s “Baseball Tonight” won’t devote any airtime to Midwest League All-Star snubs after the MWL announced rosters Wednesday for the June 17 game at West Michigan.

Cougars right-hander Justin Amlung sports a case either way after entering Wednesday 4-0 with a 1.54 ERA and 40 strikeouts in 46⅔ innings.

Improved after a solid 2013 with Kane County – 5-4 with a 3.75 ERA in 72 innings – Amlung remains focused after a pair of fellow relievers, Zack Godley and 2013 MWL All-Star Nathan Dorris, earned promotions to Advanced-A Daytona earlier this season.

“That’s all I can do. Just wait for something to happen,” Amlung said. “Out of my control. The only thing I can control is what I do on the field.”

Ranger, Will Remillard Catcher Will Remillard waved the flag – albeit meekly – for the New York Rangers as they opened the Stanley Cup Final against the host Los Angeles Kings Wednesday.

A native of Cohoes, N.Y., northeast of Albany, Remillard admits he isn’t a hockey die-hard, but still senses the chance at some bragging rights in a clubhouse with four Californians.

“I can’t say I’m a fan,” Remillard said. “I follow it a little bit, but I’m rooting for the Rangers in the Stanley Cup.” – Kevin Druley, kdruley@shawmedia.com

COUGARS 5, CLINTON 4 (10 INN.)

Accolades, ownership shuffle overshadow game

By KEVIN DRULEY kdruley@shawmedia.com GENEVA – Cougars general manager Curtis Haug sauntered into the home clubhouse at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, looked around and uttered a favorite phrase of late.

“First-place Cougars,” Haug said.

Yup, that description keeps lasting after Wednesday’s 5-4, 10-inning victory against Clinton to open a sixgame homestand. But, at least for one night, a club Paul Blackburn that can safely start calculating its magic number to clinch the Midwest League’s first-half Western Di- Jose Arias vision title shared the spotlight with some sidebars.

Oh, and a bunch of dogs joined their o w n e r s f o r Jordan Hankins “Bark In the Park” night, too.

A few hours ahead of first pitch, the Cougars announced a haul of four Will Remillard players to the June 17 MWL All-Star game at West Michigan as well as some shuffling in their ownership group.

Right-handers Paul Blackburn and Jose Arias, catcher Will Remillard and infielder Jordan Hankins figure to remain in the Cougars’ public eye more than former Wall Street executive Dr. Bob Froehlich and his wife, Cheryl, who now are the organization’s largest shareholders.

Mike Murtaugh and Mike Woleben, majority co-owners for the past 24 years, will stay

on as minority co-owners and members of the Froehlich’s newly formed board of directors.

“I don’t think it’s going to have much effect,” Haug said.

“Obviously, it’s something that happens and the business end of sports. Dr. Bob, he’s very enthusiastic, he’s very energetic, he’s a positive thinker. We’re looking forward to it.

“We’re still going to provide the same fun, family entertainment and continue to think of creative ways and new ways to service the fans and make the fans happy. I think it’s all the same.”

That sounded an awful lot like Hankins’ send-up of the All-Star selections for the 3821 Cougars.

Players learned of the accolades – as well as Blackburn’s nod as the parent Cubs’ minor league pitcher for May – in a team meeting Wednesday afternoon.

Some players sensed less suspense; they had seen the news on Twitter before manager Mark Johnson convened the group.

“It really could have been anybody, you know what I mean?” said Hankins, who entered the game batting .288 with 21 RBIs. “We’ve had all of our starters, all of our pitching has been so dominant. It really could have been anybody, so it was a surprise to see. It will be cool to be a part of and to go up there.”

Remillard, the parent Cubs’ minor league player of the month for April, is hitting .319 with 25 RBIs, his season-opening 2 for 19 stretch all but forgotten. Blackburn may want to pick his brain on best practices for having a short memory.

Blackburn struggled through ⅔ of an inning against Clinton (30-27) Wednesday and was pulled after exceeding his first-inning pitch count, allowing two runs, one hit and walking three.

Baseball’s law of averages simply flagged Blackburn down.

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Batavia High School Graduation

ON CAMPUS Vinnie Duber able to overcome. She’s been swimming forever, calling it a “family tradition” after she took the baton from her dad, who swam at DeKalb High School and Northern Illinois University.

But around a certain age, as she explains it, someone decided to make her try swimming really long distances. And it stuck.

“Let’s just say as a swimmer, 12 or 13, your coach throws just about every event at you, and if you can hold on, then all of a sudden you become a distance swimmer, I guess,” she said.

How far does she swim?

Well, at this year’s conference championship meet, she competed in the 1,650-yard freestyle. That’s just barely less than a mile.

“There’s practices and times where you’re not quite sure if you’re going to make it through,” Launer said. “When you do, it’s a pretty cool thing.

So I think being a distance swimmer is definitely something I’m very grateful for.”

Launer had her pick of colleges coming out of high school, selecting Northwestern over Nebraska, Notre Dame, Iowa and Miami (Ohio). She’s thrilled with the decision she’s made, loving the mix of small school and big competition.

“Big Ten swimming is the best conference I could have ever picked,” she said. “The energy is amazing, the (conference championship) swim meet is unlike any other swim meet I’ve ever attended or competed in. … It’s probably one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It’s been a great experience, and I’m very grateful I still have two years left.”

• Vinnie Duber writes the weekly On Campus column for the Kane County Chronicle. If you have a column suggesiton on local athletes competing in college, contact him at vinnieduber@gmail.com.

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Intimidation.

That was the first feeling Emily Launer felt as a freshman walking into the Big Ten swimming and diving championships. Launer was near the finish of her first year at Northwestern, a Big Ten university with famously rigorous academics, not to mention the opportunity to compete against some of the nation’s top athletes. Launer went to Rosary High School, so you’d think the sheer bigness of it all would make for a bit of a culture shock.

The biggest shock, though, of Year No. 1 at Northwestern?

“Having boys in my classes, that was kind of different, kind of a shock,” she said with a laugh.

Now a sophomore, Launer actually feels very much at home in the small-school atmosphere of Northwestern.

While it is a Big Ten school, it’s the smallest in size.

But not even Northwestern can escape that big-school mentality at an event like the Big Ten championships.

Launer just wrapped up her second season as a distance swimmer for the Wildcats, and it’s that conference meet she calls something like she’s never experienced before.

“Freshman year, I was really nervous, and I really didn’t know what I was doing, everything was new. And this year I felt a little bit more experienced, so that made things a lot easier,” she said.

“My freshman year, I was right about my best times, and then this year it was a lot easier to come back and swim faster with that experience underneath your belt, it made things easier. Also, the meet is insane, there’s so much energy and everything, so it was awesome to be back and getting to experience that again.

“It’s a little overwhelming at times, but at the end of the day you’ve got to realize that it’s just a pool and everyone else is a swimmer just like you. Coming in as a freshman, I was definitely pretty intimidated.”

But intimidation is something Launer has always been

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KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE GENEVA – Geneva baseball shortstop Nick Derr will transfer to the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, he confirmed Wednesday to the Chronicle.

Derr, a Florida State recruit who just completed his sophomore year at Geneva, spoke briefly by phone before attending a team banquet. He emailed the Chronicle earlier Wednesday, writing that the sports-specialized school would allow him to “train physically and mentally throughout the year and play on IMG’s Signature Baseball Team.”

Derr suffered a season-ending broken finger in a May 13 loss at Batavia and itched to help the Vikings during the stretch run. Geneva lost to host Lake Park in a Class 4A regional semifinal last week.

“I wanted to grab a bat and

go to the plate in the playoff game, but I couldn’t,” Derr wrote. “I really believe we could have rallied in the playoffs because my teammates and I were very close to each other. When players play for each other, good things happen. I am going to miss my teammates.”

Derr committed to Florida State baseNick Derr ball before his high school baseball career began. Also a member of the football program who quarterbacked the Vikings as an injury replacement for part of the 2012 season, Derr lamented that he would be unable to help Geneva to further gridiron success. He did not play football last year but wrote that he had planned to play next year.

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“I really believe we could have rallied in the playoffs because my teammates and I were very close to each other.

When player play for each other, good things happen. I am going to miss my teammates.”

Nick Derr Geneva sophomore, who will transfer to IMG Academy in Florida ant, operates a private sports training center alongside its academic facility.

“I am going to miss the community here in Geneva, my friends, the Geneva high school faculty and my baseball and football teammates,” Derr wrote.

Arias holds 1.69 ERA in May • COUGARS Continued from page 30 In his two starts before Wednesday, he limited the LumberKings to one run in 11⅔ innings, striking out 10 and walking two.

Remillard contends the Cougars “probably should have had seven, eight guys” representing the club in the All-Star game. Arias has elevated his profile since one of those likely All-Stars, righty Zack Godley, was promoted to Advanced-A Daytona after collecting seven saves in the season’s first month.

Arias had a 1.69 ERA in May after rallying to finish April with a 3.00 mark.

“Start of the season, I think everybody knows he wasn’t at his best by any

means,” Remillard said. “But this last month has been unbelievable. He’s been able to throw his fastball consistently over and get strikeouts with a great breaking ball.”

Haug stressed that such baseballspeak isn’t foreign to Froehlich, a former minority shareholder in the team who played semipro ball in Pittsburgh.

Of course, neither is money. Froehlich is a veteran economy analyst who’s appeared on CNBC, Fox News, CNN and Bloomberg TV. Wednesday’s result notwithstanding, the Cougars like their chances of keeping “Dr. Bob” and the fans invested and entertained.

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By BERNICE BEDE OSOL

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Kenny G (1956), musician; Jeff Garlin (1962), actor/comedian; Rick Riordan (1964), author; Ron Livingston (1967), actor; Mark Wahlberg (1971), actor; Pete Wentz (1979), singer-songwriter.

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‘Edge of Tomorrow’: Cruising back to save the day

Newspaper Enterprise Association TODAY –You are in a good position this year, but you could spoil your chances of success with negativity and anxiety. You have the knowledge and determination to achieve, but insecurities will weigh you down and hold you back. Strive to increase your self-confidence, and you will go far.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – This is not the time to be pushy. Compromise is required.

Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Be sensitive, and let others have their say.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Get in touch with someone from your past. It’s time to revive an old friendship or flame. Make the first move, and see if a response is elicited.

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Do your homework. You can make a small investment pay off, but it must be on your terms. Work alone.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – It’s time to tackle home beautification and domestic chores. Yardwork, redecoration and reorganization are good ways to spruce up your surroundings and burn a few calories.

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PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Someone is trying to deceive you. Don’t believe what you are told. You will have to get the information firsthand if you want to discover the truth.

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By ANN HORNADAY The Washington Post It’s so easy to be glib in dismissing summer blockbusters: They’ve gotten too big, too loud, too dependent on slick computer effects and too dismissive of fusty ideas like narrative and character arc.

How depressing the routine has become, watching otherwise gifted stars squander their talents on the altar of the lowest common denominator.

Then, something like “Edge of Tomorrow” comes along, and it looks like there’s still hope. A crafty, clever, stylish science-fiction action adventure, this time-travel loop-de-loop didn’t have to be this good. But thanks to the efforts of a superb creative team and Tom Cruise – here deploying his own persona with stunning self-awareness and humor – what might have been a throwaway genre exercise instead turns out to be a surprisingly satisfying day-after-day-after-day at the movies.

Synopsis is not our friend when it comes to summing up “Edge of Tomorrow,” whose title was mercifully changed from the dreadful “All You Need is Kill” (the name of the Japanese novel it’s based on).

Cruise plays Maj. William Cage, a media relations officer with the U.S. Army of the very near future, when Europe has been overrun with an alien force of huge, hissing, squidlike dervishes. When Cage is unexpectedly drafted into a platoon readying to invade France, he blanches: He’s a coward, all too ready to use his disarming grin and adman charms to get out of any real danger.

Instead, Cage is plopped down at Forward Operating Base Heathrow, in London, where he’s outfitted with a computerized exoskeleton that turns him into a Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robot. Also training at the base is a world-famous special forces soldier named Rita Vrataski (Emily Blunt), known as the Angel of Verdun for her heroics at that epon-

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Tom Cruise stars in the futuristic film “Edge of Tomorrow.” ymous alien battle. The two eventually cross paths, with Cage being tossed into a repetitive and deadly time loop that resembles a cross between “Groundhog Day,” “Saving Private Ryan” and Wile E. Coyote’s worst morning ever.

If that last reference suggests a note of antic physical humor, that’s because “Edge of Tomorrow,” which has been brilliantly adapted by brothers Jez and John-Henry Butterworth and Christopher McQuarrie, pops with moments of welcome, unexpected levity, especially when Cage begins to grok what’s happening to him and begins to riff and rush along encounters that he’s been through dozens of times before.

Aided by the crackerjack cutting prowess of editor James Herbert, director Doug Liman skillfully conveys the endless repetition without making “Edge of Tomorrow” repetitive itself, quickly, and often amusingly, cutting to the chase of each sequence,

during each of which Cage tries to nudge reality just a little bit further in the direction of survival and saving the world.

As light as “Edge of Tomorrow” is on its feet, it still manages to balance that fleetness with visceral, impressively staged battle sequences.

Borrowing nomenclature and visual language from classic World War II films, the film re-imagines D-Day as a hightech aerial assault on Normandy, with terrifying tentacled creatures rising out of the waters and flaming shards of planes crashing down on their own human cargo.

The tableau is gruesome and intense, with Cage initially a passive, horrified victim and then, eventually, an agent in a carefully ritualized study in fate, human nature and the possibility of growth and change.

Like the classic war films it lovingly quotes, “Edge of Tomorrow” even has a ragtag group of misfits, in this case

the battle-scarred squad that Cage is thrown into over and over again by his drawling master sergeant, played with a barely discernible wink by Bill Paxton. (When Cage notes from his Southern accent that he’s obviously American, Paxton flawlessly barks back, “No sir, I’m from Kentucky!”)

But the centerpiece of “Edge of Tomorrow” is the burgeoning relationship between Cage and Rita, whom Blunt invests with just the right mix of machisma and soulfulness. (Between this, “The Adjustment Bureau” and “Looper,” she’s apparently the go-to girl when it comes to busting the time-space continuum.)

Even with Blunt charismatically holding her own, the undisputed star of “Edge of Tomorrow” is Cruise, who, as the story’s reluctant hero, delivers a one-man master class in his own fascinatingly protean screen presence.

Starting out as a shallow, cocksure “Jerry Maguire” – even sporting some “Risky Business” baby fat – he smoothly navigates the myriad tiny transformations that Cage goes through, until he becomes the flinty, competent, steely eyed saver-of-the-day that his “Mission: Impossible” years have taught us to expect.

What’s more, he earns every beat in a performance that calls on him to undergo all manner of physical punishments and slapstick indignities. Like summer movies themselves, it’s become so easy to be glib in dismissing Tom Cruise.

“Edge of Tomorrow” provides welcome and hugely entertaining evidence that he’s still a star of considerable gifts, and savvy enough not to let them be squandered just yet.

• “Edge of Tomorrow” received three out of four stars and is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, language and brief suggestive material. The film runs 113 minutes.

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Dear Abby: I just found out my husband was arrested for being with a hooker. My in-laws (whom I love and adore) bailed him out of jail. No one said a word about it to me. I don’t know how to confront all of them with the fact that I know about this “dirty little secret.” What should I do? – Betrayed Wife Dear Betrayed: First, visit your gynecologist and ask to be treated for every STD known to man. Then invite your in-laws to a “family dinner,” tell them the cat is out of the bag and ask why this was kept from you.

And while you’re at it, ask your mother-in-law (whom you love and adore) how SHE would feel if your father-in-law had possibly exposed her to an STD and it had been kept from her.

The apple doesn’t fall far from

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips the tree.

Dear Abby: I’ll bet this is an issue in many homes. When my son “Chet” graduated from high school, we gave him a very nice graduation party, which included his friends and family.

He received many gifts.

I gave my son thank-you cards, stamps and a detailed list of whom to send the cards to.

So far, he has refused. Chet is normally thoughtful and considerate. I don’t know what to do. I’m embarrassed by his lack of gratitude. I have told him we have received thank-yous from his friends and that the cards

can be brief. Should I send the thank-you notes myself, or just let it go? – Embarrassed Mom In California Dear Mom: If the amount of mail I receive from readers complaining that their gifts are not acknowledged is an accurate barometer, your problem is very common. Without being confrontational, ask your son why he refuses to thank the people who gave him gifts. If the answer is he doesn’t know what to say and he’s embarrassed that he has procrastinated, offer to help him by making suggestions. You’re right; the thank-yous don’t have to be lengthy. But DO NOT write them for him. Chet is a big boy and the responsibility is his.

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Statins have benefits beyond lowering cholesterol Dear Doctor K: I had bypass surgery last year, and I’ve been on two different statins. But I had severe muscle and joint pain. Do I really need to be on a statin? The side effects are awful for me.

Dear Reader: Statins are the most widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs. They significantly lower levels of harmful LDL cholesterol in the body. And they’ve been shown to reduce death, heart attack and stroke risk by up to 30 percent in people at high risk.

Although statins were developed with the goal of lowering LDL cholesterol, they turn out to have at least one other major benefit. They quiet the inflammation that is inside plaques of atherosclerosis in arteries of the heart, brain and other organs.

That inflammation-fighting effect also protects against heart attacks and strokes. That’s the reason that recent authoritative guidelines recommend that people with, or at risk for, atherosclerosis take statins – regardless of their cholesterol levels.

Most people tolerate statins without a problem, but statins can cause side effects, including muscle and joint aches. I spoke to my colleague Dr. Jorge Plutzky, director of the Vascular Disease Prevention Program at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Wom-

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff en’s Hospital, about this problem.

Here’s what he shared: Muscle and joint aches typically go away gradually as your body adjusts to a statin. If not, switching to a lower dose, a different statin, or an every-other-day medication schedule should help.

Another option is to take an over-the-counter coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) supplement along with your statin. CoQ10 replaces an enzyme depleted by statins. Advocates say it relieves and prevents muscle pain. These benefits have not been proven in rigorous studies, but the supplement is unlikely to hurt you. And it may allow you to continue taking your statin.

There’s another, far more serious, muscle-related side effect of statins that you may be concerned about. It’s called rhabdomyolysis, a breakdown of muscle tissue that leads to the release of muscle fiber contents into the bloodstream. The symptoms of rhabdomyolysis are severe – body-wide aching, severe muscle weakness and cola-colored urine. They leave little doubt that something is terribly wrong.

Still, if you develop muscle aches with statin use, tell your

doctor. A simple blood test can tell if your muscle is, in fact, breaking down. If not, your doctor will likely encourage you to remain on a statin because of its tremendous lifesaving potential.

If you simply can’t tolerate statins, ask your doctor about non-statin cholesterol-lowering medications. I’ve put a table listing several cholesterol-lowering drugs, along with their benefits and side effects, on my website, AskDoctorK.com.

Fortunately, I’ve never had a patient who developed the rare muscle problem that statins can cause. But I have had patients who developed mild muscle symptoms.

By adjusting the dose, or switching to another statin drug, the symptoms have disappeared.

And while I’ve enthusiastically spoken about the benefits that statins can have, please don’t misunderstand. Statins are not for everyone, and they’re not the only way that people with atherosclerosis, or who are at risk for atherosclerosis, can protect themselves.

Regular exercise and a hearthealthy diet are equally powerful, and add to the benefits of statins.

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

Girls: Are teen girls receiving sex education information regarding abstinence and birth control before starting a sexual relationship? The answer is a resounding “NO!” According to a study released recently by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among girls who were sexually experienced, 83 percent said they didn’t get formal sex education until after they had their first sexual experience.

Most girls ages 15 to 17 in the study (91 percent) said they had completed an effective sex education class that included birth control and ways to say “no” to sex. But for many of the sexually active female teens, the class was too late because they were already sexually active.

This represents a “missed opportunity” to introduce medically accurate information, according to the researchers. The study also noted that only 15 percent of teen girls ages 15 to 17 used a birth control method at least “moderately” effective the first time they had sex.

It’s obvious that sex education classes should be lowered to provide 14-year-olds (high school freshmen) with effective sex education information and opportunities to have important questions answered accurately and professionally.

Dr. Wallace: I’m 13 and my 9-year-old brother has a big problem. He has a very foul mouth and he is constantly using it. I think it’s a very uncouth habit, but my parents think it’s cute when he swears. When I discuss the problem with my parents they laugh and say that he is just going through a phase and that he will grow

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace out of it. If that’s true, how long will it take? I’m embarrassed to bring my friends over to our house because of my brother’s “salty” vocabulary. – Hannah, Griffith, Ind. Dear Hannah: Your brother is not going through a “phase,” therefore he won’t “grow” out of it. Your parents are doing him a disfavor when they laugh at his swearing. The best way to stop the habit is to demand that his vocabulary improve drastically and punish him drastically if it doesn’t.

Dr. Wallace: A good friend of mine was injured in an automobile accident, and her parents are asking her friends to donate a pint of blood to help her out. I want to donate, but my dad won’t let me because he heard that donors can be in contact with sexually-transmitted infections and other diseases.

Is this true, and why would anyone give blood if it is? – Nameless, Jacksonville, Fla. Dear Nameless: According to the Centers for Disease Control, the U.S. Public Health Services and the Surgeon General, there is no danger from giving blood at a blood bank. The needles used for blood donations are always brand new and when used once, and only once, the needles are destroyed.

I hope your father reconsiders and permits you to help your friend in a time of need by donating a pint of blood.

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

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Professor Shlomo Benartzi, an expert on various types of behavioral finance, said: “Self-control is not a problem in the future.

It’s only a problem now when the chocolates are next to us.”

Keeping the trump suit under control is often a problem of what to do now, at this trick. Today’s deal would trip the unwary or the perennially optimistic. How should South play in four spades after West leads the heart six?

East opened with a textbook vulnerable weak two-bid, promising a good six-card suit and 6-10 high-card points. South made a takeout double, and North cue-bid to indicate at least 12 high-card points. South started showing four-card suits in ascending order, and North raised to game in spades.

South has two losers in the red suits, so at first glance needs to find spades 3-2. However, on closer inspection, declarer will notice that he can discard dummy’s heart losers on his club winners.

Without further thought, but perhaps after eating an orange cream or two, South would win with dummy’s heart ace, cash the two top trumps (getting the bad news), and take his three clubs, discarding dummy’s hearts.

However, when he next plays a diamond, West wins with his ace, draws trumps, and leads a heart, resulting in down four.

Often, when you must make use of a side suit, it is right to play on that suit first. Here, declarer should win the first trick, draw one round of trumps, take his heart discards on the clubs, and play a diamond. Everything is then under control. South loses only two spades and one diamond.

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IT - TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST Chemtech Plastics, Inc., a growing Elgin thermoplastic Injection Molding Company, is seeking a detail-oriented individual with excellent organizational skills for IT – TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST. Responsible for day-to-day support & maintenance of infrastructure, including all hardware, software & telephones.

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Growing business needs CDL DRIVERS Experience with Flatbed Preferred $0.37/mile + Drops & Pick ups Home Weekends and Some Weeknights New Equipment BENEFITS INCLUDE: Profit Sharing Plan, Medical and Life Insurance, Paid Holidays and Vacations Apply in person Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm or call Bring a copy of your driving record if possible SCOT INDUSTRIES, 1961 W US Hwy 30 Sugar Grove, IL 60554 (630) 466-7591

CREDIT SPECIALIST Shaw Media's suburban group is looking to add a Credit Specialist to our Client Financial Service team.

Shaw Media is a dynamic media company that publishes daily and weekly newspapers, monthly glossy magazines and produces a number of industry-leading websites.

In this customer relations driven role, the successful candidate will be familiar with credit principles and practices, highly organized and results driven. Candidates should have commercial collection experience, a customer service background, and possess the strong ability to multi-task and prioritize in our deadline driven environment. Basic Accounting knowledge & computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel are required.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to collection of accounts receivable for assigned territory, collaboration with other departments to ensure timely resolution of receivables and disputed items.

Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Recruitment@shawmedia.com or Apply Now at: www.shawsuburbanmedia.com/careers

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Truck / Trailer Repair Center seeking experienced full-time Heavy Duty Truck Technician.

Successful applicant must be able to efficiently & accurately diagnose & repair all malfunction breakdowns. 5+ years experience in field, basic computer skills, Mack truck or additional OEM certifications preferred.

Valid drivers license, have own tools. Must be physically able to handle heavy parts, tools. We provide competitive wage, vacation, uniform, 401k, insurance.

Send resume to: AXLE & EQUIPMENT SALES CO 1049 Paramount Parkway Batavia, IL 60510 Sales

INSIDE SALES We are expanding again!

Local Distributor is looking for a motivated individual for a fast paced Inside Sales environment.

This individual must possess great customer service skills on the phones, typing ability, a very good memory, and a basic ability to read breakdowns and drawings. Interested individuals may send a resume to: Valerie@sviintl.com Have a photo you'd like to share?

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY JUNE 28TH, 2014 11:00 A.M. SHARP! LOCATION: 15566 CAPRON RD, CAPRON, IL. 61012 3 bdrm. bi-level located on 7.57 acres. L.R./D.R. comb, 1 ½ baths, first floor laundry, water softener, new hot water heater, elect. heat, wood burner in lower level. 2 car garage. 5 acres tillable.

Showings by appt. only.

For showing, call Lyle @ 815-988-0249.

Terms of sale: Sold in “AS IS” condition. $10,000 down day of sale by cashiers ck or ck w/bank letter of guarantee. Closing in 30 days or less. Title policy to be furnished at closing. Announcements day of sale prevail over written material. Not responsible for accidents. Sale subject to approval of owner.

OWNER: MERLIN E. HAYS ESTATE

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LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION

SUNDAY, JUNE 8TH, 2014 STARTING @ 10:00AM 11909 SHABBONA GROVE RD, WATERMAN, IL 60556 Watch for signs on Rte. 23 south of Waterman on Shabbona Grove Rd. & follow east to sale Note: In addition to the many listed items, the sale will have haigh quality iems like fur coats, Coach purses & jewelry and well cared for line of everyday dishes & items. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

JOHN DEERE MOWER & GATOR DIRT BIKE, BOAT, HUNTING COLLECTIBLES John Deere 737 Z track mower w/ 60” deck, 476 hrs; John Deere TS Gator; Kawasaki KLX 110 Dirt Bike (2010); McFast V80 Boat w/40 hp Evinrude; Mercury 40hp Boat Motor; Aluminum Rowboat, 2 seater; Pelican 2 seater flat bottom boat; 2-wheel gun cart; Rotisserie 22 cal. Target; Asst. fishing poles; Fishing reels (Shakespeare, Pflueger, etc); Fishing lures large assortment; Large collection of collectible framed; wildlife prints, approx. 25 in all.; D/U, signed & numbered,; w/ medallions & stamps.; Duck Decoys (signed); Wildlife Bronze Statues; Oak China Cabinet w/ Side Board. GUNS: Terri Bolt Action- Sn#S14985; Westin Field Mod 30, 1699, full choke; Spring field Mod 1884, Sn#42726; Spring field Mod. 82, Bolt Action. Oak Custom made arrow board (hunting); Assorted custom made hunting arrows; Canvas Duck, Gooses Decoys; Wild life Mounts (Deer-Pheasants- Bob cat); Fuse Ball Table; Bronze Horse & Wagon Clock; Wild life Porcelain statutes; Small Collection of Belt Buckles; Navaho Jewelry (Sterling, Pewter, 10k Gold); Assorted Coach Purses; American Girl Doll & other Porcelain; Thomas the Train Table; K-Line & LGB Trains & Accessories; Lenox Holiday Dishes; John Deere Toy Tractors & others; Barbie & Ken Dolls; Fur Coats; Marble Top Round Table; 2 Looney Tune Cells (Bugs & Tass); 2 Original Solider Field Stadium Seats; Hunting Apparel (XXL) Back Packs & Duffel Bags; Deere Stands (Some nib); Traps & Fur Stretchers; Assorted Gun Cases; Bow & Arrows; Bench Grinders & Hand Tools; Assorted Coolers Large & small; Aluminum Truck ramps; Diamond Plate Tool box (pick Up); Portable fire pit & patio furniture; Wrought iron benches; Assorted lawn ornaments; Schwinn bikes & other; Useful household items; Bun Coffee maker; Other items yet to be unboxed.

SOPHIA BRISTOL, OWNER WATERMAN, IL Terms and Conditions: Cash or checks with proper I.D. Bid numbers will be used. All items will be settled for before removal. Not responsible for accidents or items after sold. Announcements made at auction will take precedence over all prior advertising. Must have FOID Card, Guns will be held according to State and Federal Laws. Now accepting Visa & Mastercard. adno=936788

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Pay is determined by skill, ability and prior experience. We pay the highest in our market and we are the only residential carpenter contractor that provides FREE healthcare for the Employee, Employee + Spouse and Employee + Child (ren). An affordable premium contribution is required for complete family coverage. In addition we offer dental, vision and participation in the 401K Plan.

If interested in steady residential carpentry work and for immediate consideration and job assignment call 815-544-1699 and asked to be placed on the hiring list or email resume to: Humanresources@rdthiel.com You will get a return call from our field operations.

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CCA Midwest, Inc. the largest Carpenter Contractor located in the Chicagoland area is presently seeking experienced residential Carpenter candidates for steady work in and around the towns of Joliet, Shorewood, Plainfield, Naperville, Aurora and Oswego.

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AUCTIONEERS: Joe Wegener, (815) 766-0756 IL Lic. #040000375 email: djwauctions@comcast.net Chris Wegener, (815) 451-2820 IL Lic. #440.000267 Cashier: Coultrips Clerk: Gudmunsons go2wegenerauctions.com

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Groundskeeper / Porter

BATAVIA

needed Part-time year round for lg home in Big Rock. MonFri 5:00am-10:30am. Must be flexible w/ schedule and able to lift min 35 lbs. Must have valid drivers lic. and able to speak English. $12/hr. Email resume: eahrdept@gmail.com or fax 630-556-3287

Waitress / Housekeeper needed part-time for active home in Big Rock, IL. Waitressing, cleaning, laundry, and occasional errands. Must have valid drivers lic, and able to speak English. Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun 4:00pm-11:00pm. Must be flexible with schedule and holidays. $15 per hour. Email resume to eahrdept@gmail.com or fax 630-556-3287

GENEVA HISTORIC DISTRICT

Dynamic RN needed to assist with nursing administration in a skilled, long term care facility. Responsibilities include providing, planning, coordinating, and managing nursing care services, health education, and infection control monitoring.

Excellent benefits Retention bonus Competitive salary Apply at:

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

DENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE OPENING We are seeking an experienced, friendly, and motivated dental receptionist for state-of-the-art dental office. Experience with Eaglesoft Dental Software preferred.

Call 630-816-2121

MONEY POUCH

Blue, lost within a week or so in Batavia. Pouch had important papers, identification, etc.

REWARD!

630-879-9318 UMBRELLA TABLE- LOST

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FRI, JUNE 6 9AM - 3PM SAT, JUNE 7 9AM - NOON 921 SMITH COURT

FRI & SAT June 6 & 7 10AM - 4PM

HALF PRICE ON EVERYTHING!

GENEVA (at Williamsburg) 103 Brookfield Lane 6/6-6/7 Fri & Sat. 7:30-2:00 Grandmothers cleaning out again. Too much stuff. Clothing 25-50 cents for children- sizes 2-10. Adults as well. Bikes, BBQ desk chair. No prices lower than ours. Check us out.

GENEVA 235 N. Jefferson THURS. & FRI. ONLY 8:30-2PM

Reina Noritake China Set, Electric Train Set, Pottery Barn Items, Toddler Bike Seat, Child Table and Chairs, Kid Craft Easel,

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(Inside the former Little Store) from antiques and collectibles to home and garden décor, furniture, boat anchors, huge doll house and much more.

ST. CHARLES

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203 CONLEY DR. BIKES GALORE! Mostly BMX bikes for boys & MUCH MORE! ELGIN

SAT, JUNE 7 9AM - 3PM SUN, JUNE 8 10AM - 2PM

THURS-SAT, 6/5-6/7, 8AM – 4PM 394 COPPER SPRINGS LANE & 3179 KYRA LANE MULTI-FAMILY SALE Home & cabin décor, baby/kid stuff, boating, golf, ski, bikes, household/home improvement items, and much more!

2713 Royal Saint James Ct.

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Black entertainment center, 2 recliners, glass hutch, dining table w/4 chairs, sm. buffet, sm. tables, round kitchen table w/2 chairs, bakers rack, bedroom furniture, wall hangings, decor, dishes, hand tools, iron benches, garden, 100 1000-piece puzzles, & misc.

BATAVIA - 1320 Lundberg Ave. Cleaning out!

Household items, girls clothes and shoes, a lot of misc. stuff!

Friday 9 - 3:00pm Sat. 9 - 2:00pm

Lost Sunday afternoon 6/8 between Cortland and Sandwich.

New in box umbrella table.

Slid out of truck.

Mike 815-483-8956

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CHARITY SALE Thurs, Fri & Sat 9am – 4pm

402 S. 6th St.

SW corner of 6th & Fulton

Quality Antiques Fine Accessories Estate Pieces and Garden Items with 18th &19th Century English Antiques Also Geneva Garden Club Plant Sale And In the Court Yard Tent 3 yd samples of Designer Fabrics For Sale – Proceeds from fabric to benefit the Geneva History Museum

418 S. 6 St.

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Fri 9am - 3pm Sat 8am - 3pm June 6 & 7 465 PRAIRIE VIEW DR.

Clothing, Household Items, Many Misc Items

2 kitchen sets (table/chairs), 2 jewelry armores, power tools, dyson vaccum, floor cleaners, dresser & more

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720 SAMANTHA CIRCLE Dining set, Desk, Miscellaneous Furniture, Snowblower, Décor, Household items, Holiday décor, Books.

Womens Clothing (XL & 1X) Jewelry, Shoes, Purses, and many accessories, High Quality, new or gently used.

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Antiques – dresser, piano stool & more. Heirlooms, furniture, kitchen table & chairs, garden tools, hand tools, terracotta pots, house plants, dried flowers, craft supplies, glassware, housewares, Irish linen table clothes, clothing, vintage children's books, Christmas trees, metal shelving, patio chairs/table, camper & MUCH MORE!!

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1577 FARGO BLVD GENEVA Thursday, Friday Saturday 8am – 2pm

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SAT & SUN JUNE 7 & 8 8AM - 4PM 44W311 Ellithorpe Road Behind Burlington Central H.S. Antiques, hand & yard tools, ifestock & hog gates, hog & cattle feeders, tin signs, pictures, crocks, oil lamps, tobacco tins, glassware, hunting items, farm memorabilia, kitchenware

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THURS, FRI, SAT JUNE 5, 6, 7 8AM - 3PM Maps & Address Locations will be available at the Kingston Village Hall all 3 days of the sale Please call 815-784-5572 With any Questions or to add your name to list.

LILY LAKE PERENNIAL PLANT SALE

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MAPLE PARK HUGE MOVING SALE June 6 & 7th 9-4pm 8N198 Grand Arbor Lane RT 47 & Ramm Road

Fri, Sat, Sun 9am – 6pm 3N809 Bittersweet Rd

ST. CHARLES

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Huge Sale, too much to list!

1202 South 10th St.

ST. CHARLES Huge Multi-Family

All That's Vintage, Antique & Fun Victorian Items, LOTS of 40's & 50's items, Vintage outdoor furn, Cafe set, Midcentury & MORE!

SUGAR GROVE NORTH AURORA COME ONE - COME ALL!!

1509 Hawksley Lane Orchard Crossing Sub. Fri June 6 8:00 - 4:00 Sat June 7 8:00 -2:00 Books for all - kids, adults and teachers, Car seats, riding toys and so much more...

Multiple families selling!!

ST CHARLES 4N221 Ferson Creek Road in the Wildrose Subdivision

Friday 6/6 - 9 am to 4 pm Saturday 6/7 - 8 am to 2 pm Chapter OB of St Charles, a P.E.O organization, is hosting a Garage Sale Fundraiser. P.E.O is a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women; educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and stewardship of Cottey College; and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations.

Multiple families will contribute & a variety of items will be for sale.

All of profits raised at the garage sale will go to the projects of the P.E.O. organization.

ST CHARLES

HUGE BARN SALE FRI – SUN , 6/6 – 6/8, 8 – 4

39W960 SILVER GLEN RD Approx 2 miles W of Randall Rd Tools, Furniture, Antiques & Collectibles, Vintage Stereo Cabinet w/ built-in turntable, Longaberger baskets, Patio table w/ swivel wrought-iron chairs, Housewares, Kid's golf clubs, Adult & kids clothes, Flowers & Garden Art, Useful junk, Too much to list!

St. Charles 4 households

1020 Kehoe Drive 1 block south of Prairie St. June 5, 6, 7 Thurs, Fri, Sat 9am – 5pm household, garden, books, vintage, quality ladies & kids clothes, jewelry, pair of like new lazy boys, toys, snow blower, crafts

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200 pieces, brooches, pins, pendants, rhinestones, and colored w/ manual. Water capacity (85%) stones, entire collection, $400.

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Cherry Queen Bedroom set, 5 pc. $300 630-584-8753 Pair of Lazy Boy Recliners NOW ITS MY SALE! Matched rose - burgundy, skirted 1345 William St, Sycamore w/ wing back. Excellent condition Fri 8-5:30 - Sat 8-2 Collectible dolls, bears, glassware, $400 for both. 630-768-4933 train sets, Longaberger baskets. VinSOFA – 84”, taupe velour, tage cast iron bed, hand painted Room & Board brand, very good screen, furniture, household, craft condition, $150 630-584-4371 items, sporting goods, electronics, books and much more!!!

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

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

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 14 MR 472 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION REGARDING NAME CHANGE

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Public notice is hereby given that on July 14, 2014, in Courtroom No. 110, of the Kane County Courthouse, 100 South Third Street, Geneva, Illinois, at the hour of 9:30 A.M. or as soon thereafter as this matter may heard, a Petition will be heard in said Courtroom for the change of name of FABIOLA LARA ROJAS to FABIOLA MARTINEZ pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/21101 et seq.

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Public Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as ALL THINGS BLOOMING located at 5N470 Hidden Springs Dr, St Charles, IL 60175.

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TO: OCCUPANT, MARJORIE E. LANG, FIRSTAR BANK GENEVA, MARY M. LANG, MATTHEW W. LANG, RUDOLPH J. LANG A/K/A RUDY J. LANG, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS SUCCESSOR LAND TRUSTEE TO U.S. You may be present at this hearBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ing but your right to redeem will alTRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS ready have expired at that time.

OF TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 5TH DAY OF MARCH, 1984 AND YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER USB LOSS OF PROPERTY 2150 A/K/A TRUST NUMBER 2150

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This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Geneva, Illinois, on 10/15/2014 in the Kane County Courthouse, 100 S. Third St., Geneva, IL 60134, Courtroom 110 at 9:30 A.M.

AT YOUR SERVICE

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle, June 4, 5 & 6, 2014.)

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clusively that of the student upon his/her 18th birthday. For this reason, students who wish to pick up their file must do so in person with an ID or provide their parent with written permission and a photocopy of an ID for the file to be reFor further information contact leased. Records may be picked up the County Clerk. in the high school Registrar's Office beginning June 9th through June CENTRAL BUYER CORP. 20th. Please call the high school PURCHASER or ASSIGNEE registrar, Julie Peterburs, at 331228-5688 if you have questions Kane County Clerk regarding these files.

719 Batavia Ave, Building B Geneva, IL 60134 (Published in the Kane County (630) 232-5964 Chronicle, June 5 & 6, 2014.)

Dated: 04/14/2014

Redemption can be made at any time on or before 9/10/2014 by applying to the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Geneva, Illinois.

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ja Petitioner F/K/A FIRSTAR BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A FIRSTAR BANK (Published in the Kane County WEST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Chronicle, May 29, June 5 & 12, F/K/A THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF GENEVA, AS TRUSTEE UNDER 2014.)

THE PROVISIONS OF TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 5TH DAY OF MARCH, 1984 AND KNOWN AS PUBLIC NOTICE TRUST NUMBER USB 2150 A/K/A NUMBER 2150, CT CORPOTRUST IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE RATION SYSTEM, AS REGISTERED SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT AGENT FOR CHICAGO TITLE LAND KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS TRUST COMPANY, AS SUCCESSOR LAND TRUSTEE TO U.S. BANK NAIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE TIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF: ROBERT J. WACLAWIK UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF Address: 433 Cavalier Court, Unit TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 301, West Dundee, IL 60118 5TH DAY OF MARCH, 1984 AND Date and Place of Death: January KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER USB 24, 2014 2150 A/K/A TRUST NUMBER 2150 F/K/A FIRSTAR BANK, NATIONAL Case No. 14 P 257 ASSOCIATION F/K/A FIRSTAR BANK PUBLICATION NOTICE WEST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION F/K/A THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK TO CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, OF GENEVA, AS TRUSTEE UNDER UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES THE PROVISIONS OF TRUST 1. Notice is hereby given of the AGREEMENT DATED THE 5TH DAY death of Robert J. Waclawik who OF MARCH, 1984 AND KNOWN died on January 24, 2014, a resi- AS TRUST NUMBER USB 2150 dent of West Dundee, Kane County, A/K/A TRUST NUMBER 2150, OMNI-TECH, LLC., GARY JANKO, Illinois.

2. The Representative for the es- AS REGISTERED AGENT FOR OMNITECH, LLC., PARTIES IN OCCUPANtate is: David Kouba.

3. The Attorney for the estate is: CY OR ACTUAL POSSESSION OF Kevin G. Drendel, Esq. Drendel & SAID PROPERTY; UNKNOWN Jansons Law Group, 111 Flinn OWNERS OR PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID LAND OR LOT. Street, Batavia, IL 60510.

4. Claims against the estate may KANE COUNTY CLERK be filed on or before November 24, TAX DEED NO. 14TX110 2014. Claims against the estate FILED 4/1/2014 may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 540 S. Randall Rd., TAKE NOTICE St. Charles, IL 60174 or with the Representative, or both. Any claim not filed within that period is County of Kane, State of Illinois barred. Copies of a claim filed with Date Premises Sold 10/24/2011 the Clerk must be mailed or deliv- Certificate No. 2011-01841 Sold for General Taxes of 2010 ered to the Representative and to Sold for Special Assessment of N/A the attorney within 10 days after it and Special Assessment Number has been filed.

N/A 5. On May 15, 2014, an Order Warrant No. N/A Inst. N/A Admitting the Will to Probate was entered.

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD 6. Within forty-two (42) days afFOR DELINQUENT TAXES ter the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, Property located at 6N132 you may file a petition with the Woodview Ln., St. Charles, IL Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony or witness- Legal Description or Property Ines to the Will in open Court, or oth- dex No. 09-07-452-001 er evidence, as provided in Article VI 5/6-21 (755 ILCS 5/6/21).

This notice is to advise you that 7. Within six (6) months after the the above property has been sold effective date of the original Order for delinquent taxes and that the Admit-ting the Will to Probate, you period of redemption from the sale may file a petition with the Court to will expire on 9/10/2014 . contest the validity of the Will as provided under Article VIII 5/8-1 of The amount to redeem is subject the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1). to increase at 6 month intervals 8. The estate will be administered from the date of sale and may be without Court supervision unless an further increased if the purchaser at interested party terminates indepen- the tax sale or his or her assignee dent supervision administration by pays any subsequently accruing filing a petition to terminate under taxes or special assessments to reArticle XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate deem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4). the county clerk as to the exact /s/ David Kaula amount you owe before redeeming: Executor This notice is also to advise you (Published in the Kane County that a petition has been filed for a Chronicle, May 22, 29 & June 5, tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this 2014.) property if redemption is not made on or before 9/10/2014.

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2 Real Estate Transfers Batavia

1109 Towne Ave: Sold on or before 050214 by Grandview Capital Llc to Julie A Nelson & Mark J Claypool; $290,000.00 1124 Wind Energy Pass: Sold on or before 050114 by Gary A Anderson to Brian E Rummel & Karen A Rummel; $335,000.00 1271 Averill Dr: Sold on or before 050514 by Joseph R Zawacki Ii to Joshua Barnett & Randi Lynn Luxmore; $340,000.00 1291 Brandywine Cir: Sold on or before 043014 by Martin D Burton to Terry S Roate & Dale Roate; $170,000.00 1307 Clybourne St: Sold on or before 050614 by Timothy J Ross to David R Kaufman; $177,000.00 148 N Water St: Sold on or before 050514 by Kane County Sheriff to R Russel Builders Inc; $1,503,500.00 1486 Louis Bork Dr: Sold on or before 043014 by Fulford Properties Llc to Ellermanns Group Llc; $572,500.00 1536 Patch Ave: Sold on or before 050214 by Erlain Trust to Serc Llc; $264,500.00 2S588 Deerpath Rd: Sold on or before

050714 by Donald Schnell to Patricia Przybycien & Jean Maurice Pouget; $400,000.00 320 Mill St: Sold on or before 043014

by Geraldine M Burns to Susan C Nelson; $158,000.00 334 Manchester Ave: Sold on or before 050114 by Peter Corken to Jeanette Bonifas; $342,000.00 38W108 Rosewood Ln: Sold on or before 050614 by Douglas P Dickey to Habib Jubran & Barbara Jubran; $317,000.00 391 Robinson Way: Sold on or before 050614 by Eugene M Tyler to Peter Corken & Stephanie Nicole Corken; $460,000.00 432 Thorne St: Sold on or before 043014 by Diana Koutsis Klaers to Vincent J Ballaflore Jr & Angiene A Bellafiore; $470,000.00 547 Peebles Ct: Sold on or before 050714 by Dailey Trust to Patrick Lam; $150,000.00 575 Roberts Ln: Sold on or before 050514 by Linda Stephano to Gregg Chione & Robyn Chione; $170,000.00 7 S College St: Sold on or before 043014 by Sheila Rutledge to Eric W

Rutledge; $105,000.00 808 Viking Dr: Sold on or before 050714 by Fannie Mae to Andrew Mayer & Erin Mayer; $246,000.00

Campton Hills

41W009 Empire Rd: Sold on or before 050514 by Czm Enterprises Llc to Kurt D Groman & Amy R Groman; $300,000.00

Elburn

1006 Liberty Dr: Sold on or before 050614 by Wells Fargo Bank Trustee to Kristina E Nowak & Jane A Toedter; $255,000.00 1205 Freedom Rd: Sold on or before 050614 by Regions Bank Trustee to Sharon Ginn; $171,000.00 4N531 Whirlaway Dr: Sold on or before 050114 by Julius F Smith to Cale L Loebbaka & Megan B Loebbaka; $265,000.00 833 N 1st St: Sold on or before 050514 by Bank Of New York Mellon Ttee to Matthew Skaar; $119,000.00

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Sensational 4471sqft newer home filled w/ unsurpassed millwork & detail! Amazing coffered ceilings!~Hardwood on 1st flr!

Front/back iron staircase/catwalk! Stunning Acre lot backs to private treeline/creek with garden back yard!

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$314,900 St Charles Schools!

Gorgeous peaceful wooded acre lot! 4100 sqft home in pristine condition! Awesome vaulted sun room!

New AC & newer furnace! Easy access to Elburn metra!

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Finished basement w/new carpet! Newer roof & HVAC!

$309,900 St Charles Schools!

Brick front ranch has 2580 sf of living space with finished basement on .88 wooded acre! All new inside with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths! All stainless appliances! 1st floor laundry! 3 fireplaces!

New landscaping and fence!

$472,500 St Charles Schools!

Just like new! 3600 sf of wonderfully maintained home on 1.7 acres zoned for horses!

Interior & exterior just painted! Lovely hickory & granite kitchen! Crown molding & glass transoms! Vaulted family room! Huge master w/sitting room! English basement!

$309,900 Exceptional

Meticulously maintained & neat as a pin!

Rare St Charles schools for this zip code! best lot in subdivision has wooded & golf course vista views! Finished basement! 2 fireplaces! 1st floor laundry! Heated side load garage! Minutes to Randall corridor!

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$439,900

Quality “Sterling” built home! High profile millwork throughout! Tiger hardwood flooring! New carpet! Front & back staircase! 2 fireplaces! Screened Porch!

Fenced yard! Trex deck w/fireplace! Finished basement! 4 car garage w/8’ doors!

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Built & maintained home with designer finishes on almost a half acre culdesac lot! Quality Bellefleur built brick front home! 1st floor den! Granite kitchen! Window seats in dormers! Fin basement has rec room & workout room! 3 car drive thru garage with walk up attic! Minutes to metra!

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$459,900 St Charles Schools!

Executive brick beauty in desirable Thornwood community! Volume ceilings! Hardwood floors!

Dramatic 2 story family room!

Stone fireplace! Community pool/ sportscore!

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$285,000 1st Time Home Buyer?

2300 sf of living space with updates everywhere! Nice in town location in Davis elementary district! Walking distance to river walk & parks! Hardwood floors!

Updated baths & kitchen! Finished basement with bath! Nice patio back yard!

$113,900

Perfect in town starter home, empty nester or investor! Under building parking & storage! Elevator! Secured Entry & lobby! In unit laundry! Walk in closet! Nice balcony with courtyard view! Walking distance to park!

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

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$559,000 Private Tranquil Wooded Setting! $499,000 St Charles Schools!

Wide ranging views of open space & park on a 36 hole golf community! Popular Hawthorne model with classy brick & stone curb appeal! Surrounded by higher priced homes! Gleaming hardwood floors! Front & back staircase! Den & private office!

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4342 sf of exceptional elegance on an acre plus in a premier subdivision! Brazilian cherry floors, high profile millwork and wide expansive windows & arched transoms! Awesome great room & sun room! 2nd floor bonus room! Easy access to Randall corridor & Big Timber metra!

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050514 by Sho Deen Inc to Shodeen Homes Llc; $145,000.00 1016 Ray St: Sold on or before 050114

by Gary M Leonard to Mary Jo E Lyke & Charles M Ankenbrandt; $406,000.00 120 Campbell St: Sold on or before 050214 by Meekk Trust to Michael Agnew & Cheryl Agnew; $440,000.00 1671 Washington Ct: Sold on or before 050514 by Gial Friedman to Ian M Ditsch & Jennifer A Wilharm Ditsch; $145,000.00 1832 Allen Dr: Sold on or before 043014 by Mary Kay Coleman to Michael R Frost & Sandra L Frost; $377,000.00 200 N River Ln 302: Sold on or before 050514 by Mckay Trust to Stephen Nimmo & Rachael Nimmo; $420,000.00 2020 Wellington Ct: Sold on or before 050614 by Nancy H Illg to Bradley J Schoening & Sarah E Stratman; $347,500.00 2029 Pepper Valley Dr: Sold on or before 043014 by Roberta M Woods to Monica Negrete; $175,000.00

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St Charles

$232,000

Roomy 3BR/1BA ranch home on fenced corner lot! 2-car garage, paver patio & shed. Custom wood floors, multi-sided fp, eat-in kitchen w/ bay, master w/walk-in closet. Close to parks & downtown! grf.me/2AV

West Chicago

$439,900

Gorgeous 4BR/2.1BA Cornerstone Lakes home! St Charles schools! Upgrades & amenities throughout! Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, French doors, gourmet eat-in kitchen, spa-like master bath & more! grf.me/2Ea

$27,500

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St Charles

$414,890

Quality 4BR/3.1BA new construction, Silver Glen Meadows, 1.25-ac. lot, gourmet kit. w/ granite & stainless, 1st floor den. Master w/His & Her walk-in closets, luxury bath. Lookout bmt, 3/4 bath rough-in.

41W629FoxBend.com

$295,000

Modern 2BR/2.1BA brk/cdr end-unit townhome. Quiet, wooded, private backyard deck. Hwd flrs, 2-sty LR w/fpl, formal DR, gourmet eat-in kitchen w/granite & stainless.

Loft, luxury master!

1462Averill.com

St Charles

$525,000

Mint 4BR/3.1BA 4000 SQ FT home on acre lot in Evans Glen. Tiered deck, gazebo, courtyard.

Luxury amenities, gourmet eat-in kitchen, den, loft, master w/spa-like bath. Finished bsmt, 3-car garageÖ grf.me/2G9

Geneva

$289,900

Batavia

$399,900

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

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

St Charles

$464,900

North Aurora

$374,900

$154,900

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

Elgin

St Charles

$329,900

Meticulous 4BR/3.1BA brick & cedar Fox Mill home. Deck, paver patio, 3-car. Hdwd floors, 9’ ceilings, gourmet eat-in kitchen. Vaulted family room, den, master suite w/luxury bath.

Finished bsmt. grf.me/2A1

Spacious & open 4BR/2.1BA cedar home in Providence. Landscaped lot w/deck, paver patio & firepit. 9’ ceilings, gourmet kitchen w/ Corian, 1st floor den. Master w/walk-in closet & private bath. 2.5-car. grf.me/2zX

Elburn

Geneva

$369,900

Elburn

Stunning 5BR/3.1BA Tanner Trails home on large lot! Walk to park, woodcased arched openings, 2 story foyer, hdwd floors, 3700 sq ft.

Den, loft, eat-in kitchen, open floor plan, gas log fp. grf.me/1w3

$239,000

$699,000

Glorious 4BR/3.1BA Neo-Victorian on 2.45 ac. in Three Lakes! Authenticity, quality & craftsmanship at every turn. Architectural features make this new home look “old”.

Perfect! Lots of true character!

8N020Columbine.com

St. Charles

$439,000

Spacious 4BR/2.1BA Colonial in Blackberry!

Large lot w/paver patio & front porch. Eat-in kitchen w/hdwd & stainless, vaulted family room, stone gas log fp, master w/luxury bath, roomy bsmt & more!

541Dempsey.com

New construction in Blackberry Creek! Custom 4BR/2.1BA home by Old Oak Homes. Hdwd, 9’ & vaulted ceilings, family room w/fp, eat-in kitchen. Master suite w/luxury bath, 3-car garage, porch & more! grf.me/2Hv

Like new 2BR/3BA Mill Creek home w/all the bells & whistles! Upgraded kitchen w/stainless & granite, recessed lighting throughout, 2 master suites w/private baths, den, steps to market, golf & trails! grf.me/1qU

Unique 4BR/3.5BA 2-sty, wooded 1+ac., fenced, ingrd pool, spa, sauna, amenities & upgrades! Circular drive, 3-car htd gar., deck.

Fpl in sunken LR & master, wet bars, gourmet kitchen and more!

42W561Eagle.com

St Charles

Maple Park

St Charles

South Elgin

$475,000

Custom 4BR/3.1BA Fox Mill home on premium cul-de-sac lot backing to open space! High end trim, gas log fp, granite countertops, den w/ Cherry wood walls & coffered ceiling. Finished bsmt & more!

4N154FoxMill.com

$25,000

Corner lot, great subdivision in Maple Park.

Utilities to site. 6 miles to I-88 access, 15 min. to colleges, university, shopping, health & wellness facilities, entertainment, dining. Use your builder or ours. kombrink.com

$769,900

This is the home you’ve been dreaming of!

4BR/3.1BA brick & cedar on cul-de-sac lot w/ saltwater pool! All the amenities plus finished lower level, detailed trim package, 2 fireplaces, 3-car garage & more! grf.me/1An

$549,900

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

St Charles

$625,000

Stunning 5BR/4.1BA Fox Mill Home! Elegant neutral decor, gourmet eat-in kitchen, formal den, split staircase. 2nd floor library, exquisite master suite. Finished walkout bsmt, patio, large deck & more! grf.me/1B8

Batavia

$579,900

Luxury 6BR/4.1BA brick & cedar Harvell Farms home. Backs to open space, views of Mooseheart lake & wildlife, all new carpet, new 75-gal water heater, custom drapes, finished walkout bsmt & more! grf.me/1z7

Elburn

$889,000

6.4 stunning acs, water views, trees, custom 2-story with rec room, spa, saunas, upgraded kitchen, spacious rooms, soaring ceilings, gracious circular drive. Location is awesome!

Geneva schools!

39W705FabyanParkway.com

South Elgin

$284,900

Meticulous 4BR/2.1BA home in River Ridge.

Upgrades & custom decor, gourmet kitchen, huge family room, finished bsmt w/home theater. Fenced backyard to wetlands. Very private. St Charles schools! grf.me/2zp

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$247,000

Mint condition custom 3BR/2BA ranch home on cul-de-sac lot w/deck & patio! Vaulted ceilings, wood laminate floors, full finished bsmt w/bar, rec room, family room, bonus room & full bath. Move in ready! grf.me/1z1

St. Charles

$769,900

5BR/5BA, 5800 SF finished living space, almost one-half acre, Fox Mill. 1st flr master, spa & dressing area, formal LR & DR, hwd floors, expansive fam rm w/fpl, gourmet kitchen, upgrades! Stunning!

39W562HenryDavid.com

Elburn

$274,900

4BR/3.1BA Blackberry Creek two-story on fenced lot. Upgraded carpet & pad, crown molding, brick gas log fp, gourmet kitchen w/ Corian & stainless. Master suite w/luxury bath & huge walk-in closet.

612Holbrook.com

Elgin

$369,900

Affordable luxury home in Waterford!

4BR/2.1BA brick front Traditional. Walkout bsmt w/rough-in for bath, hdwd floors, vaulted & 2-story ceilings, gourmet kitchen, den & huge loft area. Master w/bath. grf.me/1z6

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Maple Park

$25,000

Great value for one of several lots we can show you! I-88 access, university, colleges, shopping, health & wellness facilities, entertainment all nearby. Public utilities to site.

Use your builder or ours. kombrink.com

South Elgin

$139,900

Move-in ready 2BR/1.1BA end unit townhouse in Fox Hollow. Vaulted ceilings, fireplace, kitchen w/breakfast bar. Open floor plan, master w/shared bath. Finished bsmt w/rec room & bonus room. grf.me/2Eg

Batavia

$699,900

Exceptional 5BR/5.5BA 2-sty, super location, fin. bmt, custom in & out, hwd, granite, millwork, screened porch, gourmet kit, master / exc rm & office, 1st flr guest suite, mudroom, everything!

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LaFox

$349,900

Vintage 5BR/3BA home, 1.3 ac. in quiet LaFox! New foundation, new 2-car gar., all new mechanicals! Orig. period trim, pocket doors, b-i china cabinet. Horses allowed, room for the family!

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Build your dream home on this cul-de-sac lot in Maple Park. Public utilities, just minutes from Metra (Elburn), NIU, I-88 access and more!

Enjoy the charm of this friendly village.

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• 221 Homes Sold YTD • #1 Team in the Fox Valley • #2 RE/MAX Team in Illinois

Kane County Chronicle / KCChronicle.com • Thursday, June 5, 2014

• TRANSFERS Continued from page 2 205 Oakwood Dr: Sold on or before 050114 by Michael E Milz to Kathy A Kemle; $355,000.00 218 Anderson Blvd: Sold on or before 050214 by Theresa Vorkapic to Degeorge Trust; $165,000.00 4 S Cambridge Dr: Sold on or before 050114 by Bayview Loan Servicing Llc to Kristopher Kummer & Shelley Kummer; $170,000.00 809 Samantha Cir: Sold on or before 050114 by James D Cunningham to Kimberly R Callahan; $324,000.00

Maple Park

906 Maple Ave: Sold on or before 050214 by Zhy Investments Llc to Daniel S Huag; $80,000.00

North Aurora

189 Lilac Ln: Sold on or before 050214 by Vincent

Delmonico to Berline Short; $122,500.00 223 Magnolia Dr: Sold on or before 050214 by Kane County Sheriff to American Homes 4 Rent Properti; $159,000.00 23 Cedar Dr: Sold on or before 050614 by Bank Of New York Mellon Ttee to Housing Continuum Inc; $73,000.00 2820 Plante Rd: Sold on or before 050114 by Brian W Richter to Phillip D Rosenbaum Jr & Michaela Marie Rosenbaum; $230,000.00 314 Magnolia Dr: Sold on or before 050214 by Kane County Sheriff to American Homes 4 Rent Properti; $130,000.00 410 Hickory St 5: Sold on or before 050114 by Krughoff Co to Fincas Inc; $19,000.00 44 S Juniper Dr: Sold on or before 043014 by Randall P Deutsche to John Albert Slampak; $105,000.00 44 S Juniper Dr: Sold on or before 043014 by Ronald R

Deutsch Estate to John Albert Slampak; $52,500.00 475 Glover Dr: Sold on or before 050614 by Lisa L Gardella Simms to Everett D Robinson & Tracy Robinson; $365,000.00 6 N Sycamore Ln: Sold on or before 050214 by Gregory Bown to Michael J Bowlds & Michelle M Bowlds; $162,000.00 603 E Victoria Cir: Sold on or before 050614 by Dan Milano to Julio Ortiz; $96,000.00 604 Princeton Dr: Sold on or before 050514 by Lawrence M Reynolds to Holly A Ebertsch; $120,000.00 872 Bennett Dr: Sold on or before 050514 by Fannie Mae to Steven L Thompson & Barbara J Bartlett; $267,500.00 985 Bennett Dr: Sold on or before 050714 by Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Tom Desimone & Heather Desimone; $295,000.00

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Wonderful east side location, quiet cul-de-sac, large lush lot! 1st floor 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.

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0N048 Route 31: Sold on or before 043014 by Kristena M Anderson to Idot; $70,000.00 1012 Indiana Ave: Sold on

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

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD 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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420 Fox Court Lot 13, Brookhaven Subdivision 130 Oakwood Drive St. Charles $609,000 St. Charles $275,000 $585,000 St. Charles Beautiful Georgian Home was built by John Henry Homes. Cathedral ceilings, full masonry fireplace with raised hearth, crown molding, chair rails, hardwood flooring, custom Autumn Woods Cabinetry, and so much more! Large walk-in closets, energy enhanced comforts system zoned for heating and cooling systems. Sun room, large cedar deck, beautiful landscaping with private setting.

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6N297 Bluff Dr: Sold on or before 050614 by Rolands Masonry & Construction to Jeffrey Parker & Stephanie Parker; $430,000.00 7N577 Stevens Rd: Sold on or before 050714 by Marile M Fairbanks to Joel R Schick & Robert M Boyle Jr; $250,000.00 802 Indiana Ave: Sold on

or before 050614 by Southampton Builders Llc to Itasca Bank & Trust Co Trustee; $342,500.00 975 Independence Ave: Sold on or before 043014

by Thomas A Watrobka to Patricia R Glomb & Jillian P Glomb; $255,000.00 See TRANSFERS, page 6

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Location Location 4 bdrm/2.5 bath, new construction, walking distance to town, chefs kitchen, luxury master suite (630) 584-7000 $540,000 08617726

Move In Beauty 4 bdrm/2 full & 2 half baths, huge master suite, finished basement with bath, fully fenced backyard (630) 584-7000 $314,900 08614168

Wonderful Ranch 5 bdrm/2 bath, ranch with hardwood floors, full walkout basement, ¾ acre lot backs up to woods and creek (630) 879-9555 $249,900 08546883

Dream Equestrian Estate 4 bdrm/3.5 bath, 7 stall barn, 5 all weather & 5 grass paddocks, irrigated & mirrored indoor arena (630) 584-7000 $1,185,000 08586823

Riverfront Tranquility 2 bdrm/2 bath, cherry floors, inground heated pool, pool house, rooftop deck with boathouse (630) 584-7000 $367,900 08454139

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ST. CHARLES

Beautiful Wooded Lot 5 bdrm/4 bath, English basement w/full bath, 4 season heated sunroom, newer roof, pond (630) 584-7000 $369,000 08578465

Lovely Well Kept Home 4 bdrm/2 bath, hardwood floors, finished basement with bath, four season room (630) 879-9555 $244,500 08601116

Beautifully Charming Home 4 bdrm/2 bath, hardwood floors, all new kitchen, oversized lot w/perennial garden and patio (630) 879-9555 $289,900 08618306

Spacious Townhome 3 bdrm/2.5 bath, cooks kitchen, first floor laundry, full basement (630) 584-7000 $169,900 08371192

Renaux Manor Beauty 4 bdrm/2.5 bath, large eat in kitchen, finished rec room, beautifully landscaped (630) 584-7000 $299,900 08621973

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Spectacular Corner Lot 4 bdrm/4.5 bath, 3 car heated garage, brick paver patio and walkway, hardwood floors, updated kitchen and baths (630) 584-7000 $412,900 08533578

Wonderful Floor Plan 4 bdrm/3.5 bath, all brick home on private street, full finished basement, beautiful upgraded kitchen (630) 584-7000 $514,900 08514635

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Sold on or before 050714

by Robert A Putman to Daniel Rey & Hongqin Li; $590,000.00 418 S Sevent St: Sold on or before 050514 by Christopher R Hoffman to Gretchen A M Eck; $283,000.00 42W315 Windsor Ct: Sold on or before 050714 by Patricia A Przybycien to Brandon C Humphreys & Michelle A Humphreys; $252,000.00 4635 Foxgrove Dr: Sold on or before 050614 by Reserve Of St Charles Inc to Sean Bockstadter & Deanna Bockstadter; $145,000.00 4N920 Birchdale Ct: Sold on or before 050614 by Olsen Trust to Anton V Morev & Irina Zhivopistseva; $343,000.00 504 Surrey Woods Dr: Sold on or before 043014

by Gerald J Lino to Drew E Dresden & Angela B Dresden; $396,000.00 5N653 Lostview Ln: Sold on or before 050714 by Anthony S Brindise to Benjamin A Krischon & Meghan E Krischon; $233,000.00

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1102 Thoroughbred Cir: Sold on or before 043014 by Thomas H Gates to John C Vojtech & Mary C Vojtech; $500,000.00 1425 W Francis Cir: Sold on or before 050114 by Susan E John to Anthony Vitucci; $153,500.00 1454 Walnut Hill Ave: Sold on or before 050114 by Kane County Sheriff to North Shore Holdings Ltd; $96,000.00 1702 Ronzheimer Ave: Sold on or before 043014 by Thomas J Herrick to James M Lelito & Sarah A Lelito; $257,000.00 1929 Pleasant Ave: Sold on or before 050214 by James G Darnall to John Matzke & Jessica Matzke; $183,500.00 2201 King James Ave: Sold on or before 050114 by Pelkey Trust to Therese M Minnec; $425,000.00 2545 Legacy Blvd: Sold on or before 050614 by Bank Of America Na to Nagel Partners

Llc; $54,000.00 3167 Saint Michel Ln: Sold on or before 043014 by Stephanie L Callahan to Shay Omar; $230,500.00 34W584 Roosevelt Ave E: Sold on or before 050714

by Guy Bevente to Steven J Grant; $200,000.00 3609 Provence Dr: Sold on or before 043014 by Josephine Sciarrino to Gayle M Dixon; $298,000.00 3714 Deville Ln: Sold on or before 043014 by Fannie Mae to Michael Groselak & Kristine Groselak; $364,500.00 3807 King Richard Ct: Sold on or before 050214 by Lombardo Trust to Matthew A Dorman & Shawn N Ofrman; $440,000.00 39W215 Long Meadow Ln: Sold on or before 050214 by Derrico Custom Homes Inc to Timothy J Perry & Elizabeth M Perry; $864,000.00 407 Division St: Sold on or before 050614 by Neil C Werner to Kim N Clark; $142,500.00 4135 Prairie Crossing Dr:

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South Elgin

1385 Prairie Pointe Dr: Sold on or before 050514 by K Hovnanian At Prairie Pointe to Hca Model Fund 2014 6 East Llc; $308,000.00 21 Pine Ct: Sold on or before 050114 by Kevin G Hartman to Wade P Koch & Linda L Koch; $185,000.00 218 Nicole Dr C: Sold on or before 050514 by Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Jonathan

Stasi; $120,000.00 27 Thorndale Ct: Sold on or before 050214 by Kimberly Herzer to Paul Jenkin & Connie James Jenkin; $268,000.00 903 Rainbow Ter: Sold on or before 050514 by Pnc Bank Na to Joseph Castoro; $117,000.00

Sugar Grove

3 Hathaway Cres: Sold on or before 050614 by Timothy E Stokes to Michael Kast & Amanda Kast; $327,500.00 3 Ralph Judd Ct: Sold on or before 050514 by Stork Trust to Lance Foust & Diana Foust;

$291,000.00 343 Capitol Dr D: Sold on or before 050214 by Debbra A Palucki to Beverly A Doran; $141,000.00 455 Snow St: Sold on or before 043014 by Orleans Rhil Lp to Gregory A Whittington & Shannon D Whittington; $363,000.00 811 Snow St: Sold on or before 050214 by Orleans Rhil Lp to Noah W Edmeier & Stephanie L Edmeier; $311,000.00 95 Bedford Ave: Sold on or before 050614 by Robert W Steinberg to Jennifer L Hogan; $225,000.00

RGM Real Estate Co. Public Real Estate Auction Located in Lily Lake across the street from the grade school Address: 5N719 Route 47 Maple Park, IL 60151 Home offered at

REAL ESTATE BRIEF Four Seasons Gardening program set ST. CHARLES – The summer series of the University of Illinois Extension’s Four Seasons Gardening program gets underway next month, and registration is now open. Taught by University of Illinois Extension experts, these classes cover a variety of topics, from trending projects, such as youth gardens to timely tips on home orchards and mosquitoes. All will be presented via statewide teleconference at the Kane County office at 535 S. Randall Road in St. Charles and will allow for live discussion between the presenter and participants.

• At 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, horticulture educator Sonja Lallemand will talk about “Home Orchards.” This presentation will focus on the general considerations for getting started in developing and cultivating your own orchard; it will also provide

attendees with growing tips for several types of small fruits.

• At 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, horticulture educator Candice Miller will present “Starting a Youth Garden” to discuss the benefits of youth gardens, the important steps to planning a youth garden and ways to get youth engaged in gardening.

• The third session is titled “Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus” and will be presented by Phil Nixon, University of Illinois Extension entomologist. At 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24, Nixon will discuss control of the northern house mosquito in one’s neighborhood.

There is a fee of $10 to attend each session, and registration closes one week before each program.

To sign up, visit the “Register Online” section at web.extension.illinois.edu/dkk or call 630-584-6166 for information.

1:00pm Saturday June 14th 2014 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath, over 1/2 an acre, commercial potential All reasonable offers will be considered For more details on the property or how to offer a bid go to: www.RGMREALESTATE.com email: rgmrealtors@gmail.com phone: (630) 365-2753

PUBLIC AUCTION

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Personal Property Estate of Margaret Stover Saturday, June 14th 2014 11:00 am-ish sharp Location: Lily Lake across from grade school Address: 5N719 Route 47 Maple Park, IL 60151 Items featured in this auction include… Singer 301A sewing machine with case and accessories, old buttons, Fruit baskets, Christmas items and collectibles, Vintage Halloween items, church hymnals, vintage song books, sheet music, antique books, classic cookbooks, cookie jar, Kitchen scale, Candy thermometers, cookie cutters, Pyrex food dishes, electric food grinder, vintage kitchen products, Dutch collectibles, glass wear, Carnival glass, blue glass, vases, blender, food processor, micro wave, toaster oven, vacuum cleaners, kitchen items, silver ware, cooking utensils, condiment tray, pressure cookers, collector plates, advertising pieces, wood crates, vintage dolls, doll cloths, wooden blocks, toy cars, Big Foot truck, Sesame Street blocks, Bristle blocks, Disney blocks, Tower-ifics, Snoopy windup toy, tin toys, playing cards, vintage games, Sony CD radio, DVD player/recorder, DVD’s, vintage telephones, yard sticks, linens, dollies, hankies, cross stitch, vintage sewing items, shoe horns, framed art, electric fans, lamps, floor lamps, hand tools, DE Walt wood planer, Briggs and Stratton pressure washer, … there are still many items to sort through please check back or join us on the June 14th Furniture: … Dining Room Table, Long Coaches, end tables, plant stands, step stools, upholstered chairs, Bedroom sets, desk, metal cabinets, folding chairs, love seat, many chairs, T.V. stand, …& much much more.

Check out full listing and pictures on www.auctionzip.com I.D. #23035 No Bidder’s Premium for Personal Property FREE beginners “Bidder 101” auction class at 10:30am TERMS: Cash (USD), Major Credit Cards, or Good Check with proper ID. . All items paid for day of sale. All items sold AS IS/WHERE IS. Not responsible for accidents or items after they are sold. Announcements day of sale supersede all printed material.

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Premier Location!

Once in a rare while will a truly magnificent home such as this be available. Built without compromise, the home reflects only the best. With stunning “Hampton’s Décor” and St. Charles’ premier location within walking distance to downtown and next to Delnor Woods walking path, this is truly gorgeous! St. Charles Kitchen, Sub-Zero and a sunroom to-die-for, the yard will be featured on the Garden Walk! New wood-shake roof..!

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$775,000

NEWER Custom Home

The BEST that Mill Creek has to offer..!

Backing to the golf course for AMAZING Views, this Franklin Model home has a park across the street, too! Recently remodeled with NEW Designer White Kitchen including glass front cabinets, spacious Contrasting Island and stainless steel appliances! Updated laundry/mud room with built-ins, gorgeous baths, Hardwood floors and NEW carpet! Fabulous finished Walk-out lower level opens to fenced back yard! 10+!

$685,000 0N707 E. CURTIS SQUARE, GENEVA

THIS HOME IS PERFECT

Every meticulous detail and upgrade imaginable. Gleaming hardwood floors, Gourmet Kitchen and Extensive Millwork throughout. Amazing walk out basement with Bar, HD TV Projector, Exercise and Game room. Home backs to the Forest Preserve. Incredible Outdoor Pizza Oven, Fireplace with TV, Surround sound, and Hot Tub makes this outdoor space truly wonderful for entertaining.

801 RESERVE COURT, SOUTH ELGIN

$464,900

Great Location!

PRISTINE Beauty in this Charming Colonial! GREAT location near schools, parks and downtown! Lovely, mature neighborhood and a spacious, fenced back yard! Much has been updated, too! NEW: furnace, water heater, carpet and microwave (1 year)! Upper level leaf guards on gutters, back up sump pump, radon remediation, keyless entry for garage door and laundry chute! Updated baths and kitchen with granite! Gorgeous tree lined street...

$264,900

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Classis Estate on Acre+

Situated on a beautifully landscaped, acre+ lot in desirable Heritage on the Burr, this masterfully remodeled Classic Estate has designer finishes and superb craftsmanship thru-out. Leaded glass transoms, hardwood floors, chef’s kitchen with cherry cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. Super luxurious master suite with fireplace and dream closet! 2nd floor media room, English basement and an incredible back yard with patio, pond and fireplace!

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MILLION $$ VIEWS and cul-de-sac lot overlooking private golf course in Geneva! Brazilian cherry floors,volume ceilings, Pella quality grade windows, Hunter Douglas window treatments and Pella honey comb shades on sliders, sprinkler system and 3 car garage! Trex deck, porches, patio and English basement ready to be finished! FABULOUS gourmet kitchen with Dacor, fridge and warming drawers and Gambrel ceiling with beams!!

1610 BUNKER COURT, GENEVA

Motivated Seller!!

River Front Paradise!! Vacation Everyday! Instant access to walking/biking trails and the Fox River! This super high end home has it all plus over 4,000 square feet of living space! Vaulted ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, butler’s pantry, office and a study. Incredible huge kitchen with fireplace and granite countertops! Finished walk out basement with full bath, exercise room and recreation room!

$649,900 1242 WOODLAND AVE., BATAVIA

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OMG!! What an absolutely GORGEOUS home on a quiet cul-desac in one of Geneva’s premier neighborhoods! Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn could use this home in their catalogs…SERIOUSLY!! Very trendy and stylish lighting, fixtures, crown molding and dark stained Hardwood floors thru-out!

AMAZING kitchen with custom cabinets, marble counter and back splash, Stainless Steel appliances! New roof, mechanicals.

1417 BILARDA COURT, GENEVA

$499,900

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Beautiful Brick Front Home!

Directions: Randall Road to Silver Glen, West to Thornwood Drive, West.

Outstanding home in highly rated St Charles School District with Community Pool, Tennis Courts and Clubhouse! This beautiful brick front Traditional has gleaming hardwood floors, French doors, vaulted ceilings and NEW Energy Efficient PELLA windows!! Gourmet kitchen with gorgeous cabinetry, granite and stainless steel appliances opens to family room with floor to ceiling masonry fireplace! Luxury master bedroom and bath! Nicely finished basement..!!

39W122 MALLARD LAKE ROAD, ST. CHARLES $629,000 807 W THORNWOOD DR, SOUTH ELGIN

COMPLETELY REMODELED and Simply STUNNING!!

$415,000

ONE-OF-A-KIND!!

Directions: Randall to Red Gate (W) to Leola (S) to Deer Pond Dr (E) to home.

STUNNING NEW CONSTRUCTION by Havlicek boasts over 7,500 square feet of incredible high-end finishes, 4 fireplaces and unparalleled millwork! Dynamite kitchen with Wolf, Dacor, Sub-Zero, granite, walk-in pantry! Enormous first floor Luxurious master suite with fireplace and amazing spa-like bath. Geothermal, Radiant heat and Lifetime Roof! MUST be seen to be fully appreciated!

Bluestone terraces and outdoor kitchen overlook pond and woods!!

5N362 DEER POND DR., ST. CHARLES

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