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Remembrance ceremony takes place at Elburn resident’s home / 9 SPORTS

Hideaway’s future Al Capone’s Hideaway and Steakhouse set to be bought, remodeled by new owners / 4

Cougars continue streak Cougars on the cusp of the Midwest League championship after defeating Lake County, 6-0, in Game 2 of the best-of-five series / 19

Kane County Recycling & Shredding Event Free* residential recycling event no businesses please.

Saturday, September 13th, 2014; 8am – 12noon 540 S Randall Road, St. Charles, IL 60174 • ELECTRONICS – all electronic or electric equipment and small appliances (no large appliances/white goods).

• BOOKS – any age or condition, hard cover or paperback.

• DOCUMENT SHREDDING – Limit is 150 lbs. Staples, rubber bands, envelope windows & paper clips are ok. Remove Binders & binder clips.

• LATEX PAINT – Liquid latex paint can be recycled. *There is a per can fee for latex paint only (1qt - $1.50; 1gal - $2.50; 5gal - $8.00), payable by cash or check

See comics section for more information.

Questions? www.countyofkane.org/pages/recycling or 630-208-3841

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ON THE COVER Frank Catalano performs on his saxophone, with Scott Williams on keyboard, during the opening night of the third annual St. Charles Jazz Weekend at The Filling Station in St. Charles. The event is organized by the Downtown St. Charles Partnership and runs through Sunday.

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ne of the best things about my job is that I can be sitting at my desk, and then – less than a half hour later – I’m on a boat in the middle of the Fox River.

This week, I had the oppor-

tunity to meet and photograph Olympians Ross and Grant James (pictured second and fifth from left, respectively) as they worked with members of the St. Charles Rowing Club. Ross and Grant were both on the 2012 Olympic men’s

8+ team that competed in London.

I watched those Olympics. I LOVE the Olympics. In fact, I think I’ve watched every Olympics, summer and winter, since the 1984 Olympics, which I saw live and in person with my family in

Los Angeles.

Combine that and the fact I got to be on a boat on a beautiful afternoon, and it made for a great day.

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Favorite local restaurant? The Little Owl in Geneva What is an interesting factoid about yourself? I’ve been to Peru.

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Kane County Recycles event set in St. Charles

WHAT: Those interested in recycling electronics, books and liquid latex paint or shredding documents will have an opportunity at an event planned

by Kane County Recycles. Accepted will be electronics items, such as computers, keyboards, laptops, printers, TVs, stereos, cellphones and more. All books will be accepted. Paint will be recycled, but there is a fee of $1.50 a pint and $2.50 a gallon.

Documents to be shredded should be brought in paper bags or boxes.

WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Organizers ask that participants do not arrive early.

WHERE: 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles INFORMATION: Call 630-208-3841 or email recycle@countyofkane.org.

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St. Charles Kiwanis planning Peanut Days

WHAT: Members of the St. Charles Kiwanis Club will be out in red vests seeking donations for the Peanut Days fundraiser. Bags of peanuts will be given out in exchange for donations.

WHEN: Sept. 25, 26 and 27 WHERE: Several locations in St. Charles INFORMATION: Those with no connection to a Kiwanis member, but who would like to know about receiving or sending boxes of peanuts, can contact Elizabeth Spaeth at 630-707-5021.

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Astronomy for Everyone at Batavia Public Library

WHAT: Guest speaker Kevin Manning, a retired astronomer and former consultant to NASA, will explain the size and scale of the universe using hands-on activities and visual aids. Weather permitting, attendees will be able to look at the craters of the moon and Saturn’s rings through a high-powered telescope.

WHEN: 7 p.m. Sept. 24.

WHERE: Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia INFORMATION: The lecture is part of the

library’s New Lyceum Lecture Series and is sponsored by the Batavia Public Library Foundation. Admission is free, but registration is required. Register at www. bataviapubliclibrary.org or call 630-8791393 ext. 200.

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Pumpkin Pedal Bike Tour headed to LeRoy Oakes

WHAT: Special Olympics Illinois is gearing up for its 23rd Pumpkin Pedal Bike Tour. Bicyclists can choose to ride 10-, 20- or 28mile routes on the Great Western Trail or a 40- or 65-mile road ride. There is a $30 registration fee, with proceeds to benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois.

WHEN: Bicyclists may start any time between 7:45 and 10 a.m. Oct. 5. All routes will be cleared at 3 p.m.

WHERE: LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W370 Dean St., St. Charles INFORMATION: Cyclists registering by Sept. 19 will receive a Pumpkin Pedal T-shirt. Online registration is available at www.pumpkinpedal.eventbrite.com. Riders are invited to attend a post-ride lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at LeRoy Oakes.

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Did you ever visit the former Al Capone’s Hideaway and Steakhouse, which is to be bought and is expected to be reopened?

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Al Capone’s Hideaway to be bought, renovated, reopened

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Al Capone’s Hideaway and Steakhouse, located on the Fox River in the Valley View neighborhood north of St. Charles, closed its doors in 2012. name, used menus riddled with bullet holes, blood spatters and black-and-white photos of Capone and his Tommy gun – Thompson submachine gun.

Entrees included Teresa “Mama” Capone sirloin butt steak and Frank Nitti pork chops, and its wait staff took on gangster nicknames and wore black shirts, ties and fedoras.

Its steak dinners included a

basket of garlic rolls with olive oil for dipping and baked potatoes with nearly a whole stick of butter.

Casiello said they likely would maintain the Al Capone gangster theme, but it would be a more affordable, family-friendly restaurant with a bar. He said another plus is that the property is unincorporated, which will allow them to offer video gaming.

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“St. Charles and Geneva opted out [of allowing video gambling], and that hurts us a lot,” Casiello said. “A lot of people are coming here and leaving for South Elgin, and North Aurora, leaving our establishments.”

Once they have a gaming license, Casiello said they will be able to direct Alley 64 and The Dam Bar and Grill customers to the Hideaway location

instead of out of town.

He said the family likely would host a grand opening celebration early next year, depending on the winter construction schedule, and eventually would be hiring 30 to 40 employees.

“We are just excited to get in there,” Casiello said. “It’s a landmark in this community that definitely needed to be reopened.”

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ST. CHARLES TOWNSHIP – Closed since February 2012, the former Al Capone’s Hideaway and Steakhouse property is to be bought by the owners of Alley 64 in St. Charles and The Dam Bar and Grill in Geneva.

Jeremy Casiello said he, his brother and sister, all co-owners of the two other establishments, now also will own the former gangster-themed eatery at 35W337 Riverside Drive, St. Charles Township, near Valley View, after a closing scheduled Friday morning.

Casiello said he would not disclose what they are paying for the property but that the family plans to invest $500,000 to upgrade it, make it fully handicapped accessible and add an outdoor seating deck, so patrons can eat and see the river.

“We are going to take possession of it tomorrow and decide what we want to do with it,” Casiello said. “We’re probably going to call it The Hideaway 64, keeping it in line with Alley 64.”

Casiello said they decided to buy it after touring the property two months ago during an open house.

“We walked in there and fell in love with the place,” Casiello said.

The restaurant closed suddenly in 2012 and the property was in foreclosure. The Casiello partners are buying it from First State Bank of St. Charles.

The Hideaway was open for 38 years, leading customers from Route 25 along the Fox River by faded signs to the 1920-built speakeasy reportedly built by Chicago’s most famous gangster.

Located on the river, getting to the restaurant required drivers to go up and down hills and hairpin turns in a circuitous route that ended at a steakhouse steeped in bootleg history – right down to original Depression Era-glass windows, blurry with age.

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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

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ALL ABOUT THE JAZZ St. Charles Jazz Weekend underway

By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – Jazz will fill downtown St. Charles this weekend during the third annual St. Charles Jazz Weekend.

The festival kicked off Thursday and runs through Sunday. St. Charles Jazz Weekend is put on by the Downtown St. Charles Partnership, and the Kane County Chronicle is a media sponsor of the event.

During the weekend, several venues in downtown St. Charles will host jazz performances. New venues participating this year include Szechwan restaurant and O’ Sole Mio, which recently opened a location at 131 S. First St. in St. Charles. A full schedule of events is available online at www.stcjazzweekend.com.

The Office Dining & Spirits at 201 E. Main St. was set to participate in St. Charles Jazz Weekend, but the restaurant remains closed after a fire in late August.

“Unfortunately, we won’t have them taking part this year, but hopefully they will be back next year,” said Jamie Blair, events coordinator for the Downtown St. Charles Partnership.

Other venues participating this year include Isacco Kitchen, Nuova Italia Ristorante, McNally’s Traditional Irish Pub and The Filling Station Pub & Grill. In addition, musicians will fill the First Street Plaza with music. For the second consecutive year, Chicago-born and Grammy award winning saxophonist Frank Catalano performed at the festival. He has roots in the area, having been a member of the Elgin Community College Jazz Band while in high school. Cat-

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Frank Catalano performs on his saxophone, with Kurt Schweitz (left) on bass and Mike Jeffers on drums, during the opening night of the third annual St. Charles Jazz Weekend at The Filling Station in St. Charles. The event is organized by the Downtown St. Charles Partnership and runs through Sunday.

Know more A full schedule of events for St. Charles Jazz Weekend is available online at www.stcjazzweekend. com. alano kicked off the festival by performing at The Filling Station on Thursday night.

On Friday, more musicians will perform, including musician Wade Baker, who will play from 5 to 7 p.m. on the 1st Street Plaza. This is Baker’s first appearance at the festival.

The trumpet player will perform as part of a trio.

Baker said he is trying to appeal to younger generations of listeners.

“I feel that we have to find some way to make music relevant to young people,” Baker said. “This is not 1946, so bebop music is not a popular type of

music. I have to find a way to bring the harmonic ingenuity and melodic ingenuity of jazz and bebop, and I have to find a way to water it down enough that people who like listening to Lil’ Wayne and Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber can still stomach it and understand it, and the people who love listening to Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis and John Coltrane don’t look at it and it and say, ‘Oh, he is just selling out.’ ” Festival organizers worked with Chicago Jazz Magazine to book the different acts.

“They are just great about getting people that are really talented to come out here and take part in the Jazz Weekend,” Blair said. “They are really great about kind of trying to match the act with what kind of restaurant it is, understanding the space of it but also understanding what kind of

food they offer and what they would want playing in their restaurant. They try to match what they think would be best for that atmosphere.”

Restaurants aren’t the only venues getting into the act.

Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, at 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles, kicked off a jazz worship service last year, and the church will have a jazz worship service at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday during St. Charles Jazz Weekend.

“People seem to be really responding to it,” said Jeff Hunt, the church’s director of music.

“We play traditional hymns, but in a jazz style.”

The St. Charles Jazz Weekend is being put on in association with the St. Charles Arts Council All-City, All-Arts Event – Charlie’s Center for the Arts – All of the Arts, All over Town. It will encompass

venues all over St. Charles that will feature visual art galleries/studios, music, literature and arts programming.

The festival is expected to bring more people to downtown St. Charles, which was its original intent.

“We really just hope that it draws more people to go into the restaurants downtown, and kind of just go experience something different in the venue,” Blair said. “There’s not that much live music, especially live jazz, that takes place.

And also it just provides an opportunity for people to come explore the different venues that maybe they haven’t been to, but they want to go to and experience the live jazz.”

She hopes the event will grow even bigger in the future.

“We really hope that more venues are able to participate,” Blair said.

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GENEVA – Geneva Public Library trustees postponed a decision on a new roof at a special meeting Thursday, choosing to delay action for a week while getting more information from the lowest bidder and warranties on the old roof.

The board voted, 5-2, in favor of a one-week delay, with Travis Ketterman and Mark Adams voting “no.” The next special meeting to address the roof issues is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday at the library, 127 James St. At issue was a bid almost $86,000 less than the next highest bid for one type of roof system, and $140,323 less than the next highest bid for another type, records show.

Roofing company Pine was the lowest bidder with one type of roofing system at $230,111.73 for the total project cost for roof replacement of three sections and repairs to another section.

Other bidders were All American at $315,900, IL Tecta at $359,797, Riddiford at $393,802 and Knickerbocker at $419,445.90.

For a different roofing system, Pine was the lowest bidder again at $240,474.96.

IL Tecta was next at $380,797, Riddiford at $399,357, and Knickerbocker bid at $428,445.

All American did not qualify for that roofing system.

“Every case that ends up in my office starts with a bid like this,” said attorney Ket-

terman. “I’m very reluctant because this is so different. … Pine is so different, it leads me to believe they made a mistake.”

Board member Patricia Lord, also an attorney said her concern was that the lowest bid could be ratcheted up to $400,000 if change orders start coming in.

“With all respect, I’m worried about that number,” Lord said.

Melissa Barrows-Lieb, president of Mac Brady Associates Inc. of LaGrange and the library district’s roofing consultant, said Pine has a good reputation for getting jobs done on time. She said they can bid lower because they use a larger crew.

“Pine is very production orientated,” Barrows-Lieb said. “Contractors make mistakes, [but] Pine steps up to the plate and gets it done.”

Lord said she would feel more confident if Barrows-Lieb could get references from Pine’s last five roof customers to be reassured the company’s stated bid and work record is good.

Board member Susan Shivers wanted Library Director Christine Lazaris to find more information about the warranties for materials and workmanship for the current 17-year-old roof.

Barrows-Lieb said even if Lazaris finds warranties, the amount the library could get would be pro-rated, and it would have to prove it used approved workmen for repairs and maintenance.

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OBITUARIES SUSAN J. CARLSON Born: May 2, 1942; in Elmhurst, IL Died: Sept. 10, 2014; in St. Charles, IL Susan J. Carlson, age 72, of St. Charles, died Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at her home. She was born May 2, 1942, in Elmhurst.

Susan was a member of the First Baptist Church of Geneva. She loved spending time around her home entertaining family and friends. Made some special memories with our Minnesota friends at the lake and in the Caribbean.

She is survived by her husband, Terry; two children, Kelly (Larry) White of St. Charles and Christian of Geneva; four grandchildren, Steven (Francesca) and Amy (Tod) Rachas, Cole and Chase Carlson; five great grandchildren; and her sister, Bonny (David)

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Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District firefighters Greg Johnson (left) and Nick Sharp raise an American flag during a remembrance ceremony in honor of the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The ceremony was at the Elburn home of Paul Wdowicki, who has maintained his 9/11 tribute garden. and to recognize the dangers they face every day. At the end of the ceremony, Wdowicki thanked those who came.

This year, Wdowicki also welcomed Sugar Grove resident Mike Fagel, a teacher, author and an emergency management expert who went to the scene of the 9/11 attacks in New York City in 2001. Fagel gave Wdowicki the coins.

Also at the ceremony was Don Staples, who attended with his wife, Diane. They are

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Vonder of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Also many nieces and nephews and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Lucille Besant.

Private Services were held at the Yurs Funeral Home St. Charles. There was no visitation.

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residents of Massachusetts, who were in town visiting family in Batavia. Don Staples said he spent two weeks working at ground zero after the 9/11 attacks, with fellow members of the Stoughton Fire Department in Massachusetts.

Don Staples said he and his wife make a stop in Batavia each year on the way to Iowa to visit more relatives, and he noticed a story about Wdowicki’s ceremony in the Kane County Chronicle and was inspired

to attend. He said fire departments still mark the 9/11 anniversary each year, but “it doesn’t seem the public is involved anymore.”

“Firefighters are never going to forget,” he said.

Diane Staples said it’s important that people remember that the United States was attacked, and that the threat still exists. She said she and her husband were leaving Boston last year during the time of the bombing at the Boston Mara-

be made to the First Baptist Church of Geneva.

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

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

Charles, formerly of Geneva, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at Rosewood Care Center in St. Charles, surrounded by his family.

He was born January 24, 1925, in Donovan, Illinois, son of Leonard and Jane (Runnion) Morrison.

Dale worked for thirty years as a lab technician for the Federal Milk Market Administration.

Dale loved working with his hands fixing all sorts of things. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed.

Dale is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Marian (Berge); children, Marla Morrison of Naperville and Bryn (Eric) Nelson of Batavia; grandchildren, Zakary and Summer Nelson; three great grandchildren; brother, Lowell Morrison of Grand Junction, Colorado; and dear nieces, nephews

DALE W. MORRISON Born: Jan. 24, 1925; in Donovan, IL Died: Sept. 10, 2014; in St. Charles, IL Dale W. Morrison, age 89, of St.

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“You’re fooling yourself if you think it doesn’t,” she said about whether a terrorist threat remains.

Fagel said he was eager to meet Wdowicki. Fagel had said he was disappointed that public awareness of the 9/11 attacks has waned in the years since the attacks, but he said the ceremony at Wdowicki’s house was “a very thoughtful thing and heartfelt.”

“This is a marvelous representation of community support,” Fagel said. “It warms my heart.”

Oliver, of Elburn’s fire department, said he has been conducting the ceremony for years. While many were inspired to join fire departments after the events of 9/11, Oliver said his story is different – he said he became a firefighter on Sept. 10, 2001, a day before the attacks. He said at that point, he knew the world would be a different place.

Oliver called the 9/11 ceremony “one of the biggest things we like to do.” He said the department would continue to support it.

“As long as we’re able to do it, we’re going to do it,” Oliver said.

and friends.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Isabel Locke; and brothers, Ralph and Rex. Funeral service will be held Monday, September 15, 2014, at 11:00 a.m., with visitation at 10:00 a.m., at Lily Lake Congregational Church, 44W188 Empire Road, Lily Lake, IL, Reverend Peter Akemann officiating.

A reception will follow the burial at Lily Lake Cemetery.

For information: 630-232-8233 or www.malonefh.com

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ELBURN – Paul Wdowicki grasped some commemorative 9/11 coins that had just been given to him as a gift. He held them up and studied their colors. He watched his garage fill with firefighters and paramedics from the Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District, those who have come to know him well. Each stopped to shake Wdowicki’s hand.

The 82-year-old Elburn resident said it was “more than my mind could digest.”

“There are so many great people in the world,” he said.

As he does every year, Wdowicki on Thursday invited anyone interested to attend a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and to honor those who lost their lives. Wdowicki, a former volunteer firefighter, has a memorial garden in his front yard that he began when he lived in Des Plaines and has continued since he moved to Elburn years ago.

Wdowicki said he is honored that so many representatives from Elburn’s fire district come each year, including Fire Chief Kelly Callaghan.

The brief ceremony was led

by Dave Oliver, a firefighter and paramedic. Among the highlights were the raising of two flags, which then were lowered to half-staff, as well as the sounding of a bell to honor the work done by firefighters

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ST. CHARLES TOWNSHIP – A woman accused of stealing more than $150,000 from a St. Charles law firm pleaded guilty Thursday.

Jordan E. Terry, 48, was charged with felony theft of $163,375.86 from the law office of attorney J. Brick Van Der Snick, while she worked as a secretary for 7½ years, records show.

Sentencing is set for Jan. 7 by Kane County Asso- Jordan E. Terry ciate Judge Clint Hull. Terry remains free on $10,000 bail, 10 percent of her $100,000 bond. The charge normally carries a sentence of probation or four to 15 years in prison. Van Der Snick said the plea agreement was accepted

by Terry, her lawyer and prosecutors with their input for a four-year prison sentence followed by five years to make restitution.

“Finally, Jordan Terry ad-

mits what she did was wrong,” Van Der Snick said. “I would have liked to see her spend more time in the penitentiary.”

He praised St. Charles Police Department Detective Drew Lamela and his banker Aaron Woodward at Inland Bank for their cooperation.

The theft was discovered after a January 2013 audit showed Terry made unauthorized money transfers from the law firm’s accounts. Terry resigned from the firm in June 2012, records show. The attorney’s wife, Laura Van Der Snick, also said she was relieved with the guilty plea.

“Not only did she break our trust, I had her over to my home for Thanksgiving when she had nowhere else to go,” Laura Van Der Snick said. “We paid to send her to say goodbye to her son in Oklahoma when he was going to Iraq, and the whole time she was stealing from us.”

Terry’s attorney Rory Weiler did not return a message seeking comment. Terry’s current address is in Walkerton, Indiana, according to court records.

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couple launched a fundraising campaign. Anderson said there is about a week left in the campaign.

The name Beardsgaard Barbers reflects her husband’s heritage.

“Tyler is mostly Norwegian,” Anderson said. “We have a special affinity for the Norwegian culture.”

The shop provides a full range of services, including beard trims, haircuts, head or face shaves and waxing. In addition, Beardsgaard Barbers sells annual shave, haircut and beard memberships.

“A haircut is such a special thing,” Anderson said. “You feel like a freshly groomed puppy afterwards. We just want to make people feel like they are the best versions of themselves.”

Information about Beardsgaard Barbers is available online at www.beardsgaardbarbers.com.

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Barber Natalie Anderson trims Todd McLaughlin’s beard at Beardsgaard Barbers in Batavia. Natalie and her husband, Tyler Anderson, opened the Batavia shop this week.

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BATAVIA – The 1920s-era barbershop chairs help make Beardsgaard Barbers look and feel like an old-time barbershop.

“We are doing it really right with a little bit of modern sensibilities,” said owner Natalie Anderson.

Beardsgaard Barbers, at 117 S. Batavia Ave. in downtown Batavia, opened for business Tuesday. The shop is run by Anderson and her husband, Tyler.

Tuesday was busier than expected, Natalie Anderson said.

“We had 18 people on the first day,” she said. “We were expecting more like six.”

She previously worked at a barbershop in the Wicker Park neighborhood in Chicago, where she was known as a “big beard specialist.” Natalie

Anderson said the time was right for the couple to open the barbershop.

She emphasized that they are barbers, not stylists.

“Barbers can shave with a straight razor,” she said.

Batavia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Holly Deitchman said Beardsgaard Barbers is a welcome addition to downtown.

“They are very quirky and unique,” Deitchman said.

“They are working very hard at not being the same. I can’t wait to see how successful they are.”

Before being able to open the business, the couple had to upgrade the building, including installing plumbing.

Although Anderson did not know exactly how old the building is, she said the building housed a pharmacy in 1890.

To raise the money needed for the improvements, the

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Sugar Grove teen trying to raise awareness about poverty

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By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com SUGAR GROVE – Through her work as a volunteer at the Between Friends Food Pantry in Sugar Grove, Aurora Central Catholic High School sophomore Sarah Feltes said she has learned that poverty doesn’t exist only in third-world countries.

“There are other people in my community that are struggling with hunger,” the 15-year-old Sugar Grove resident said. “Hunger is not just an issue that is in thirdworld countries. It’s actually all around us.”

She said her own family once used the food pantry when her father could not work and her mother lost her job. Now, Feltes volunteers at the food pantry every Thursday.

Feltes is a Global Citizen, part of the Global Poverty Project’s mission to end extreme poverty by 2030. An essay she wrote in April on the importance of eliminating poverty recently gained the attention of broadcast journalist Soledad O’Brien and her production company, Starfish Media Group.

A crew from her company recently filmed and interviewed Feltes at her school, home and at the food pantry for a documentary that will be shown at the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park in New York City on Sept.

27. The star-studded event will feature such musicians as Jay-Z, Carrie Underwood, Fun, The Roots and Tiesto.

Feltes admitted she was a bit jittery before being interviewed.

“I was nervous leading up to it, but when they came there, I was really natural and just spoke from my heart,” she said. “It felt really natural doing it.”

In an email, O’Brien wrote that she was impressed by Feltes’ passion.

“I was intrigued by what I

read,” O’Brien wrote. “I texted her on a Saturday afternoon, and she got right back to me. We spoke for about an hour. I loved the idea of being spurred to action around global hunger issues by one’s own experience – especially because she is so young.”

In her essay, Feltes wrote that at the time her family was using the food pantry, she was somewhat embarrassed.

“I didn’t want to go in, afraid some of my friends might see me and think that I was poor,” Feltes wrote. “I didn’t want that to happen.

What would they think of me? I wholeheartedly no longer feel that way. Thanks to

See FELTES, page 13

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Aurora Central Catholic High School sophomore Sarah Feltes stocks food Thursday at the Between Friends Food Pantry in Sugar Grove. Feltes is a Global Citizen, part of the Global Poverty Project’s mission to end extreme poverty by 2030.

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LOCAL BRIEFS ST. CHARLES – CASA Kane County will host its annual fall conference today at the Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles.

The topic is, “Child Abuse and the Brain: The Developmental Impact of Trauma in Childhood,” with Frank Kros of the Upside Down Organization.

The cost is $50, which includes the full-day seminar, continental breakfast and lunch.

Kros is a career child advocate who has served as a childcare worker, child

13 abuse investigator, children’s home administrator, consultant, college professor, attorney, writer and speaker.

For information or to register online for the conference, visit the organization’s website at www.casakanecounty.org or call Sarah Baxa at 630-4443366.

Steel Beam Theatre to begin 14th season today ST. CHARLES – The Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles, will begin its 14th season today with the romantic comedy “Almost,

Maine.”

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. through Oct. 5.

Tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors and $23 for students.

Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more.

Visit www.SteelBeamTheatre.com or call 630-5878521 for tickets.

Audience members on opening night are invited to a complimentary reception at Riverside Pizza and Pub, which is at the corner of First Avenue and East Main Street.

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Aurora Central Catholic High School sophomore Sarah Feltes is shown Thursday at the Between Friends Food Pantry in Sugar Grove.

Feltes’ story may be on ‘Today’ • FELTES Continued from page 12 Global Citizen, I know I’m not alone.”

Feltes said she believes those in her generation are the ones who are going to have to make a difference.

“I want to help other people my age realize what’s going on,” she said. “It’s going to be our generation’s responsibility to help. I am very passionate about it, and I want to help other kids spread awareness about it and take action toward fighting global poverty and ending

it.”

Her story might be featured on the “Today” show. Her mother, Denise Feltes, said there are attempts to get a spot on the show to feature the Global Citizen festival and Sarah’s story.

Kane County Board member Melisa Taylor, who founded Between Friends Food Pantry, was impressed by Sarah Feltes’ essay and her passion for the cause.

“I love the fire in her words,” Taylor said. “She has taken it to another level. I’m impressed with a teenager going through such evolution in the last four years.”

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WEST CHICAGO – Joggin’ for Frogmen is set from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at the DuPage Airport Authority, 2700 International Drive, West Chicago.

Participants ages 3 and up can run or walk to honor Navy SEALs and all military heroes who have sacrificed their lives while protecting the country.

The event is presented by the Veterans United Foundation, and all proceeds from the race benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation.

Following the 5K is a “Tadpole Trot” for children.

Packet pickup will be from 1 to 7 p.m. today at the airport.

The cost is $15 for those ages 3 to 10 and $40 for those 11 and older.

For information, visit www. jogginforfrogmen.com or email angela@serafin.com.

Kane County Audubon plans bird walk ST. CHARLES – Kane County Audubon has planned a bird walk at 8 a.m. Saturday at LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve, 37W370 Dean St., St. Charles.

Participants should proceed to the back parking lot.

For information, visit www. kanecountyaudubon.org.

Wingville Charities to host ‘.5K’ Run AURORA – Wingville Charities will host a “.5K Run” – half of a kilometer run – on Saturday at Wingville, 2668 Wydown Lane, Aurora.

Cost is $30 and includes a T-shirt, swag bag, race bib, Wingville wings, Point beer and more.

Registration, check-in and stretching will start at 11 a.m.; the race will start at noon.

To learn more, visit wingvillecharities.com or email jim@ wingvillecharities.com.

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Creative writing program set for Saturday CAMPTON HILLS – An afternoon of creative writing, led by Crystal Hollis, is set to start at 1 p.m. Saturday at Garfield Farm Museum, 3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills.

The afternoon will explore the history of the farm, with participants walking its grounds before sitting and polishing writing skills with newly found inspiration.

All levels of writing experience are welcome. It is the farm’s first public writing event.

Participants should bring a pen, paper, a bottle of water and comfortable shoes for walking. The event is ideally suited for high school students and adults.

RSVP to info@garfieldfarm.org or call 630-584-8485.

There is a $5 donation to the museum for the seminar.

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OPINIONS

EDITORIAL

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Jim Ringness General Manager

Kathy Gresey Editor

Al Lagattolla News Editor

Jay Schwab Sports Editor

What if the lost generation had FB? I’m losing my family to computerized screens.

The other night, my wife, Tia, called me over to where she scrolled through Facebook. “Wanna see so-and-so?”

Hey, who wouldn’t want a break from washing dinner dishes to check out someone else’s dinner choice, mountain hike or pet shenanigans?

Me, for one. Right! I’d rather scour burnt butter off Teflon where mushrooms once giddily sautéed than look at self-aggrandizing portraits, cutesy kids, distraught cats and trickster dogs.

Instead, I tromped across the room. “Yup,” I said, because what else can I say when seeing a familiar face revel in surroundings that appear far more entertaining and meaningful than mine?

Then there’s my son, Jay, an iPhone-obsessed millennial. He gazes at his screen all through dinner like a fortune teller reading a crystal ball. Every few seconds, the first few bars of Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 announce the commensurate of a besieged soldier’s alert, “Incoming!” and we lose him again to social networking.

Back in the day, this stuff arrived only once a year. At Christmas. In an envelope. Facebook has become the 24-7 Christmas letter.

Even though I like to catch up with far-flung friends and relations at Christmas, all too often those self-congratulatory “Joyeux Noel” letters depress me. After scanning green gothic font and holly-wreathed photos of four-book publishing contracts, Himalayan summit arrivals, and Amazon forest hang gliding, my life looks like a cross between a bore and a disaster.

Now Facebook delivers minute-to-minute “look at me!” pronouncements of daily inanities, dubious talents and far-flung travels as shamelessly as a Shirley Temple tap dance.

Tia insists she joined Facebook to follow her nieces’ and nephews’

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VIEWS Rick Holinger postings, but all it took was one bite of the apple to desire another – and to offer it to me.

Back doing dishes, I wondered, what if Facebook existed in the 1920s, the most prolific creative blossoming since the Renaissance? Would Fitzgerald have shot selfies of Zelda and himself drinking champagne and skinny-dipping on the Riviera instead of inventing Jay Gatsby? Would Hemingway have posted videos of red-caped matadors facing down bulls instead of writing “The Sun Also Rises”? Would Picasso have painted “The Old Guitarist” or Wallace Stevens penned “The Man with the Blue Guitar” if tempted merely to Snapchat the musician and wait for “likes”? Would Wilbur and Orville have promoted their bike repair business with testimonials instead of taking to the skies?

Amazing how much time Facebook junkies spend posting, to paraphrase Norman Mailer, advertisements for themselves – and consuming others’ self-marketing ventures! Instead, they could be writing, painting, composing, reading, exercising, cooking or, yes, even washing dishes.

I’ll save the diatribe on YouTube surfers (who, sadly, believe their forwarded videos don’t annoy the recipients) and Twitter twits (tweeting sweet nothings) for another time.

Incredibly, most of these screen-obsessed people have jobs.

What they need to do is to get a life.

Hey, sorry, gotta run; just realized it’s been three minutes since I checked my email.

• Rick Holinger has lived and taught high school in the Fox Valley for more than 35 years. Contact him at editorial@kcchronicle.com.

ANOTHER VIEW

Obama’s ISIS strategy remains work in progress BLOOMBERG NEWS In his nationally televised speech Wednesday night, President Barack Obama had two main tasks: Describe clearly the threat from Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria, and lay out a credible strategy for confronting it. He largely succeeded and now faces a third task, more difficult and important – sustaining the fragile consensus in support of his plan.

A plan will only work if the new Iraqi government really does intend to govern more inclusively, allowing Sunnis themselves to take up arms against Islamic State. And air strikes in Syria, which Obama vowed to launch, will only be effective if various meddling sponsors can cooperate to form a more unified opposition to both President Bashar Assad and the Islamic State. Saudi Arabia and Jordan, which have the closest ties to Sunni tribes in both Iraq and Syria, will need to rally, train and arm them to fight the Islamic State. NATO and, ideally, the United Nations will need to

provide humanitarian aid, help cut off the sources of the terrorists’ funding and lend international legitimacy to the overall effort.

It was gratifying to hear Obama, who has spent perhaps a bit too much time trying to get aspiring powers such as China to take up more international responsibility, extol the virtues – and necessity – of U.S. leadership. Critics might complain that assembling a coalition is “leading from behind.” In fact, it is an extraordinarily challenging task to coordinate and motivate a whole slew of regional players, many of whom are otherwise rivals.

Obama did not minimize this task in his speech. He was right to press Congress to affirm its backing, as well, in whatever form legislators with one eye on the midterms can bring themselves to phrase it. The challenge will be maintaining that support over the years it will take to degrade and destroy the Islamic State. U.S. ground troops should not be necessary to win this battle. U.S. commitment is.

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PREP FOOTBALL: MARMION AT ST. FRANCIS

Schedule gets tougher Cadets, Spartans open conference play undefeated

By KEVIN DRULEY kdruley@shawmedia.com AURORA – Marmion proudly carries the “college preparatory” emblem on its school curriculum and culture.

It just so happens the tag applies to the football team’s defense, too.

“We do sophisticated stuff, college stuff, and what a compliment to our kids in that they can go out and execute it,” Cadets coach Dan Thorpe said.

“We can know all of the Xs and Os, but if the kids can’t execute it, then it doesn’t mean jack.

The kids are picking up a lot of stuff that we’re doing, and that continues this week.”

Marmion opens its new identity in the Chicago Catholic Conference Green tonight against a familiar foe, St. Francis. The Spartans, like the Cadets, enter at 2-0, which is two more wins than Marmion’s first two opponents, Plainfield Central and Ottawa, have combined.

The Cadets know a challenge is coming, but they also know they’re prepared.

“These next few games are going to be big ones,” senior two-way lineman Tim Clohecy of Geneva said. “I think we’ll be able to come out on top because we’re going to work harder and be fast. We’ll be ready.”

With only NCAA Division I prospect Luke Juriga, a fellow two-way lineman, listed as a returning defensive starter,

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Marmion Academy’s Tim Clohecy (center) fights off a block during practice Wednesday in Aurora. The team faces St. Francis tonight.

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Thorpe toted some concerns into the season.

Whether addressing 2014 in person, by phone or via email, he quickly deadpanned that

his offense didn’t trouble him, but his defense appeared to be a different story.

At the moment, the shtick looks like a coy case of self-deprecation. Marmion outscored Plainfield Central and Ottawa, 64-14, in winning both of its nonconference games comfortably.

Of course, Thorpe is the first to admit the schedule is increasing in intensity.

To start, there’s St. Francis, which has outscored foes, 907, while clicking under firstyear coach Mike Fitzgerald’s spread offense.

In Week 4, the Cadets travel to Providence, where they’ll

encounter dynamic Celtics receiver Miles Boykin, a Notre Dame recruit, in a Chicago Catholic crossover.

Wherever it goes, Marmion relies on an aggressive defensive line – which also includes seniors Malcolm Confer and Neil Peterson – and an athletic core of linebackers led by Lucas Warren and Kyle Jordan.

“Our linebackers are pretty big. We kind of meet our speed with our size,” said the 6-foot1, 210-pound Jordan.

The consistency has been no different in the secondary. Noel Abraham, Cole Bonebrake and Johnny Tate solidified the unit

to begin the season. With twoway seniors Jordan Glasgow and Sean Campbell returning to full duty after recovering from injury, the Cadets’ have seen an added surge in energy across the board.

“When you play good ‘D’ and don’t turn the ball over and you punt the ball and kick the ball, you know, you should be 2-0,” Thorpe said. “So the kids are executing.”

Which explains why they’ll defend their early season performance regardless of the opposition.

“It really showed us how well we can play,” Jordan said.

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WEEK 3 CHECK-DOWNS ROAD TRIPPING Aurora Christian’s Saturday matinee visit to Lake Forest Academy marks the Eagles’ lone game on natural grass until a potential postseason appearance.

The Eagles have four games remaining on their artificial surface home field, and also will play on turf during visits to St. Ignatius and St. Laurence.

Lake Forest Academy’s grounds crew has a sterling reputation, however, which bodes well for shifty Aurora Christian.

“Now, Lake Forest’s grass is not regular grass. I mean, that field is immaculate,” Eagles coach Dave Beebe said. “It’s amazing how well they take care of that field. As a matter of fact, the first time we watched film on them, we thought it was turf, it’s just so well-groomed. So it’s still going to be a fast track.”

COACHING SPOTLIGHT First-year West Chicago coach Ted Monken, whose Wildcats host St. Charles North in their Upstate Eight Conference River Division debut today, guided St. Charles East from 2004 to 2008.

Monken comes from relatively regal coaching lineage.

His father, Bob, is enshrined in the Illinois Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and his brother, Todd, coaches NCAA Division I Southern Mississippi.

SLEEPER GAME OF THE WEEK North Boone at Burlington Central, 7 p.m. today All home openers merit fanfare, but Central also faces added urgency before a friendly crowd.

Really, the must-wins start here. After a 0-2 start, each loss becomes increasingly crippling to its bid to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2011.

‘FROGGER’ WASN’T AROUND Per Lake Forest Academy’s website, the school’s athletic nickname, Caxys, dates to the late 1800s, when the wily student section channeled its inner, uh, Aristophanes.

One of the ancient Greek playwright’s works, “The Frogs,” is the source of the nickname. The students were said to have chanted, “Coax, coax,” during sporting events in a nod to the play. “Caxy” is ancient Greek for a frog’s “ribbet.”

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MARMION (2-0, 0-0 CHICAGO CATHOLIC GREEN) AT ST. FRANCIS (2-0, 0-0) 7:30 P.M. TODAY The buzz in the stands What’s old is new again. The longstanding Marmion-St. Francis rivalry – or St. Francis-Marmion rivalry, pending your perspective – makes its Chicago Catholic Conference Green debut after many memorable games in other parochial leagues.

“They’ve always been one of those teams that we always have a good game with them every single year,” said Cadets senior offensive and defensive tackle Tim Clohecy, a Geneva resident. “It’s always back and forth every single year. We’re just battling ’til the very end of the game. If one team gets up in the first half, the other team always comes back, fighting hard. So you always have to keep on fighting until the end.”

The marquee matchup Eschewing the run-heavy culture of predecessor Greg Purnell, first-year St. Francis coach Mike Fitzgerald installed a spread offense in the offseason, one that’s paid early dividends.

Quarterback Clint Bobowski presents both a running and passing threat, with running back Steven Fassnacht and receiver Mike Shaw flanking him as primary weapons.

“They’ve really taken to coach Fitz’s new offense and they’re executing,” Marmion

coach Dan Thorpe said, “and what a compliment to coach Fitz with his staff to come in and being able to get that all done in one short summer.”

Thorpe entered the season with concerns about an inexperienced defense, but the unit shined in the Cadets’ first two games, albeit against teams with combined 3-15 records in 2013. How Marmion’s defense responds to its first big challenge of 2014 is paramount.

The X-factor Senior running back/defensive back Jordan Glasgow’s offseason meniscus surgery prompted the Cadets to ease him back into the lineup. He fully rejoined the defense in last week’s 38-7 victory against Ottawa and is set to take an increased offensive workload at St. Francis.

“He’s ready to go, so we’re excited,” Thorpe said. “We’re fortunate to get him back.”

Best-case scenario for the Cadets Lucas Warren approaches duplicating last week’s breakout.

Warren rushed for 143 yards and four touchdowns against Ottawa, and his power style will be key alongside speedsters Glasgow and Noel Abraham.

Cadets quarterbacks completed only two

passes last week, so any chance to get the Spartans guessing can’t hurt.

Best-case scenario for the Spartans Defensive ends Quinn Calcagno and Mike Riley disrupt Marmion’s offensive tackles, freeing space for St. Francis outside linebackers Tommy Petrando and Nate Zito.

The Spartans are coming off a 42-0 shutout of Plainfield South.

“Marmion, they’re well-coached and they’re a physical football team that likes to try to establish the run. That’s the biggest thing, is to try to match the intensity of those guys,” Fitzgerald said. “They’re going to try to be smash-mouth style, and we’ve got to continue to do what we’ve done with stopping the run, helping the offense out with field position.”

Kevin Druley’s prediction St. Francis 23, Marmion 14 As usual, it’s tight until the end. Both sides have their moments running the ball, but the effectiveness of the Spartans’ spread attack pays the biggest dividends at the end of 48 minutes.

St. Francis heads for the exits as the Chicago Catholic Green’s lone unbeaten team.

– Kevin Druley, kdruley@shawmedia.com

PREP FOOTBALL WEEK 3 PREVIEW CAPSULES St. Charles East (0-2, 0-0 Upstate cracked,” Farquhar said. “He’s never had a Eight Conference River Division) at broken bone in his life. First one, he said.”

Elgin (0-2, 0-0), 7:30 p.m. today St. Charles North (2-0, 0-0 Last week’s results: St. Charles East lost UEC River) at West Chicago at Jacobs, 49-20; Elgin lost at Huntley, 63-8.

(1-1, 0-0), 7:30 p.m. today The skinny: East amassed nearly 400 yards of offense at Jacobs last week – including Ramon Lopez’s 176 on the ground – but the Saints’ attack doesn’t want to put stock in any numbers other than points scored. With nonconference play behind them, the Saints shift their focus to trying to build momentum for the UEC River schedule. “The kids have been pretty good,” East coach Bryce Farquhar said. “You know, we haven’t had the luck we want, but as a coaching staff, we’re just trying to stay positive with the kids. We all know we have work to do, and we’re going to get there as a group.”

Extra point: Junior running back Cam Canales broke his collarbone while blocking during the Jacobs game and is out for the season. “He got hit, the kid came in and it

Last week’s results: St. Charles North beat Plainfield Central, 14-9; West Chicago lost to DeKalb, 54-20.

The skinny: North’s defense has proven to be its most consistent asset in the season’s first two weeks, and now welcomes a reinforcement as junior lineman Jack Glavin returns from a broken humerus suffered in midsummer. Still, North knows it must keep working to get its offense up to speed with tests against UEC River contenders Geneva (home) and Batavia (road) on tap after the Wildcats. “Our thing this week has been improving, and that’s in every facet of the game,” North Stars coach Rob Pomazak said. “We’ve got to get better. We know that. And if we want to be an elite team in this conference, we have to do better than

what we did last week.”

Extra point: Including the postseason, West Chicago coach Ted Monken went 4-2 against North as St. Charles East coach from 2004 to 2008. He did not face the North Stars during a two-season stint at Metea Valley.

Geneva (2-0, 0-0 UEC River) at Streamwood (0-2, 0-0), 7:30 p.m. today Last week’s result: Geneva beat Richards, 22-19; Streamwood lost at Dundee-Crown, 41-39.

The skinny: Before this season, Streamwood traditionally sprouted up on the Vikings’ schedule during the stretch run, and usually with a subpar record. “When I’d watch tape, I didn’t understand whey they had one win, two wins, things like that,” Geneva coach Rob Wicinski said. “And the same goes now. They have lots of talent, See WEEK 3 PREVIEW, page 19

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GENEVA – Duane Underwood and his Cougars teammates continued a recent custom before Tuesday’s off-day workout, running intermediate routes on the Fifth Third Bank Ballpark outfield and letting fly with a football.

“They told us we couldn’t play with the soccer ball anymore,” Underwood said. “Too much with the feet; you might hurt your legs.”

Life looked like a similar romp in the park for most of Underwood’s start in Thursday’s second game of the Midwest League Championship Series. The right-hander’s six innings of no-hit, eight-strike-

Glenbard North. “Those are playoff-type games that we’re getting at the beginContinued from page 18 ning of the season,” senior running back/ defensive end Noah Frazier said, “so that isolation of talent, and that coach is getting some consistency down.” Running when the playoffs come, we have an idea back Tae Reetz looks especially explosive of what kind of intensity it’s going to be for coach Dave Ellett’s attack, but there’s like. How physical. What you’ve got to do reason for Wicinski to feel confident about to get the job done.”

Extra point: Batavia has outscored Larthe defense stopping him: last week’s kin, 185-20, in four UEC River meetings breakthrough performance against entering this week.

Richards. On offense, the Vikings face an even defensive front for the first time this Rich Central (1-1) at Kaneland season. The Sabres use a 4-2 base ‘D.’ (2-0), 7:15 p.m. today Extra point: Vikings senior running back Last week’s results: Rich Central Liam Burns (hamstring) remains out after blanked Kenwood, 48-0; Kaneland routed leaving early in Geneva’s season-opening Marshall, 49-6. win at West Aurora. “It’s just a process,” The skinny: Kaneland concludes a Wicinski said. “He thinks it’s going to be three-game homestand – yup, those several weeks, and I guess his doctor exist in football, too – without senior agreed. That’s a tough deal. He’s got to two-way standout Isaac Swithers, who’s come back when he feels that he can do it.” sidelined with a knee injury. Swithers, a running back/defensive back, missed the Larkin (0-2, 0-0 UEC River) at Batavia (1-1, 0-0), 7:30 p.m. today Marshall game but practiced Wednesday Last week’s results: Larkin lost to Ver- and “looked pretty good,” coach Tom non Hills, 41-9; Batavia defeated Glenbard Fedderly said. Junior Alec Aurelio will see an added workload at running back in North, 23-12.

The skinny: Do a homecoming jig if you Swithers’ place. True to their nickname, knew Batavia’s closest margin of victory the Olympians possess plenty of speed at the offensive skill positions, putting against Larkin since joining the UEC in 2010 is 32 points, during Week 6 last sea- Fedderly on alert. “They’ve got some kids that can make big plays,” he said, “so son. Although most Bulldogs have been part of a Royal romp in their careers, that we’re going to want to try to make them put drives together.” also means they’ve been around long Extra point: Kaneland has started at enough to guard against looking past least 3-0 the past four seasons. The 2009 traditionally struggling foes. Still, that could pose a bigger challenge than usual team still won three consecutive games after Batavia opened against Oswego and after a 1-1 start.

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out, five-walk ball propelled the Cougars to a 6-0 win against Lake County, while the rest of the pitching staff wasn’t too shabby, either.

Lefty Tyler Ihrig spaced two hits and four strikeouts over the final three innings, earning the save as the Cougars took a 2-0 lead in the bestof-5 series. The club with the best record in minor league baseball (97-49 including playoffs) can clinch the MWL title when the series resumes at 6 p.m. Saturday, 394 miles away in Eastlake, Ohio.

One last road trip. One last to remain on an even keel.

“You have to, because the series is not over yet. We only have one more win,” said left fielder Shawon Dunston Jr.,

North Boone (2-0, 0-0 Big Northern Conference East) at Burlington Central (0-2, 0-0), 7 p.m. today Last week’s results: North Boone beat Oregon, 36-21; BC lost at Dixon, 20-13.

The skinny: Establish Brenden Bushy in the passing game and take your chances.

Central nearly rode that equation to a victory last week, with the big receiver providing a great weapon for quarterback Robert Doubek. Central’s ‘D’ must follow Bushy’s lead with more clutch play down the stretch.

Extra point: Fourth-year BC coach Rich Crabel seeks his first victory in a home opener. His closest call to date came in 2011, when Sycamore won, 20-17, in overtime.

Aurora Central Catholic (2-0) at Chicago Christian (1-1), 7:15 p.m. today Last week’s results: ACC topped Lisle, 29-14; Chicago Christian shut out Hope, 14-0.

The skinny: Can Brandon Babler keep it up? The senior receiver/running back, who also plays basketball, tied a school record with four touchdowns in the Lisle game on the heels of a three-TD day in the season opener at Wauwatosa (Wisconsin) East.

Extra point: ACC thumped the Knights, 38-6, in Aurora last season, when both schools were members of the since-dissolved Suburban Christian Conference Gold.

who went 2 for 3 and is 5 for 7 with two RBIs in the series.

“On the road. We haven’t been there (to Lake County) before. Long bus ride. It’s going to be a fun environment.

They’re going to be rowdy, their fans. Hopefully, we close it out on Saturday.”

Underwood stabilized the Cougars’ 11-hit attack, bookending a promising season that started with three innings against Lake County on April 13. The Captains (69-76) suffered a three-game sweep then amid a rough start, but their second-half surge suggested a different story with the league title on the line.

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Aurora Christian (2-0) at Lake Forest Academy (0-2), 2 p.m. Saturday Last week’s results: Aurora Christian thumped Bronzeville, 49-6; Lake Forest Academy lost to Libertyville, 37-7.

The skinny: Aurora Christian keeps rolling behind veteran quarterback Austin Bray and a cast of new offensive skill position players, including receiver Jacolby Maxwell. Keeping Bray and Co. upright and healthy is the key here as ACS prepares to open Chicago Catholic Conference White play next week.

Extra point: Lake Forest Academy plays an independent schedule and is not an IHSA member school.

Wheaton Academy (2-0) at Guerin (1-1), 1 p.m. Saturday Last week’s results: Wheaton Academy defeated Chicago Bulls Academy, 46-0; Guerin lost to Leo, 50-14.

The skinny: Maintaining their season-opening shutout streak could be a tall task for the Warriors. First-year Guerin coach Glen Kozlowski, who formerly guided North Chicago and Wauconda, knows a thing or two about offense. The former Bears receiver had 31 receptions for 471 yards and three touchdowns in 66 games from 1987 to 1992.

Extra point: This marks Wheaton Academy’s second of four scheduled Saturday matinees during the regular season.

– Kevin Druley, kdruley@shawmedia.com

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Midwest League championship series Game 3: Cougars (RHP Daury Torrez, 11-7, 2.74 ERA) at Lake County (LHP Anderson Polanco, 3-0, resumed play after an extended 1.95 ERA), 6 p.m. Saturday, AM-1280 layoff, the minor leagues didn’t have that luxury with several prospects expected to begin fall or instructional Cougars remember 9/11 leagues in Arizona later in the month.

“That was no big hangup,” outgoThursday marked the 13th anniver- ing MWL President George Spelius sary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist said by phone Thursday. “Some of attacks, for which the Cougars held a the kids wanted to get down there, pregame moment of silence. too. That was no big deal.”

Kane County won the lone MWL Spelius, 80, will retire at year’s end championship of its 24-season hisafter 28 seasons as league president. tory that year in a series ultimately South Bend, Ind., attorney Richard shortened to one game because of Nussbaum, the MWL’s longtime vice the attacks. president, will succeed Spelius.

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GENEVA DEF. DEKALB, 2-1 (25-15, 21-25, 25-23)

Vikings outlast Barbs on the road Improve to 11-0 on the season

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Geneva’s Kyley Thompson digs a ball during Thursday night’s 25-15, 21-25, 25-23 victory against the Barbs in DeKalb.

DeKALB – The Geneva girls volleyball team maintained its unbeaten record Thursday, but not without a serious scare from host DeKalb.

The Barbs rallied to win the second set and led by as many as seven points in the final game, but couldn’t pull out the win at home. Geneva escaped DeKalb with a 25-15, 21-25, 25-23 win.

DeKalb led throughout the third game and pushed the lead to 19-12. But that is when Geneva (11-0) rallied for the win.

The Vikings took over the game by scoring eight of the next nine points to tie the score at 20. The Barbs got a pair of kills from Hannah Oehlberg late tried to stop the run, but Geneva’s attack was too much to handle.

Grace Loberg (nine kills), Maddie Courter (eight kills), Megan Cameron

(18 assists), Mikayla Lanasa (13 assists) and Kelsey Wicinski (eight digs) led the way for Geneva.

Barbs coach Kyle Millborn said that his team lacked the composure down the stretch to close out the upset win.

“At times, it is just having those one or two players that just say, ‘I am going to put the ball away.’ We just got out of our element and got a little frantic,” Millborn said. “And, just keeping our composure.”

The Barbs struggled early to put together any substantial runs in the first game. DeKalb never led in the game and Geneva scored 14 of the final 20 points.

The tables turned in the second set.

DeKalb limited mistakes and Geneva began to make them. Kate Hickey, Kayla Shafer and Haley Tadd had two kills apiece to lead the Barbs to a win.

Millborn said he liked what he saw out of his team.

“I am actually really proud of them,” Millborn said. “On paper, technically, they are the better team. But we proved that we can hang with anyone tonight.”

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A Senior member of the South Elgin Boys Golf team, Hildebrandt scored a low 74 at Geneva Triangular, finished 3rd place individual at Larkin Invite, and earned a low score of 36 vs. Glenbard East. He also had a Top 20 medal finish at Geneva Invite.

Ege was the 2A State Champion in 300 Hurdles, 3rd place in State for 110 Hurdles, lead leg in 4x400 placing 3rd in State, and lead leg in 4x100 placing 4th in State. He also went undefeated in 300 Hurdles Junior year, and was the Kane County Champ, Sectional Champ, and Conference Champ in 110 and 300 Hurdles.

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A closer look at prep volleyball

IN THE GROOVE ELLIE DUNN KANELAND, SR, OH What they did: Dunn was Kaneland’s lone selection on the all-tournament team Saturday at the Centennial Charger Invite in Champaign, where the Knights went 3-2.

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NOTEWORTHY as a group effort.

“What I said when I talked was that any accolades that go to one person is silly,” After 40 years of coaching St. Francis Kopec said.

“We’ve had so many great and 10 IHSA state championships to her assistant coaches and great players over credit, St. Francis recently named its the years.

Those people are deserving gymnasium floor after coach Peg Kopec. of a great deal of credit for St. Francis’ The ceremony – which took place besuccesses in volleyball.” fore the Spartans’ Aug. 29 match against Marian Central – was a long time coming Sophomore catches Hawkins’ eye for Kopec, a legendary name in Illinois St. Charles North already had three high school volleyball. front-row standouts who have commitThe Spartans’ gym floor now reads ted to play Division I volleyball in Daley “Coach Peg Kopec Court.”

“It was alumni night, so that was great, Krage (Northwestern), Claire Anderson (DePaul) and Emily Carroll (Stetson, sand so naturally there’d be some people volleyball). there,” Kopec said. “Everybody likes a Among that crowded mix of talent, an pat on the back, just not too big of a pat. underclassman is making her niche for It was a lot of nice things said. It was a the North Stars. little overwhelming.”

North coach Lindsey Hawkins said The Spartans are coming off consecutive IHSA Class 3A state championships, sophomore Jordan Silvers is “finding a and this year’s team – which lost for the home” at middle blocker for North after first time Tuesday against Mother McAu- playing various other spots earlier in her ley – is viewed as a legitimate threat to career. Silvers played with North’s sophomore team last year as a freshman. three-peat.

Hawkins said North’s coaches have Kopec has a chance to finish the sealong been high on Silvers’ upside. son with 1,200 or more career wins.

She described her Hall of Fame career “We have known since she was in

St. Francis floor now bears Kopec’s name

HITTING REWIND seventh grade that she was going to be great,” Hawkins said. “We have just been so impressed with her. She stepped on the court and wasn’t afraid since Day 1, and she goes hard every single night.

“We are hard on her. We’re always trying to get her better, and she just takes that criticism and all the feedback, and she applies it to every single day that we’re in the gym. So we’re just very proud of her. She is becoming a real viable threat for us offensively, and defensively, she’s doing great, too.”

Towering trio Tri-Cities teams Geneva, St. Charles East and St. Charles North expected to have strong seasons, and so far, that trio is living up expectations, and then some.

Heading into play Thursday, the three Upstate Eight Conference River rivals were a combined 27-2.

Geneva was the lone unbeaten of the three, taking a 10-0 record into Thursday’s match at DeKalb.

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Geneva won its home invitational, going 5-0 on Saturday en route to breaking Joliet Catholic’s longstanding dominance of the event.

The Vikings beat Joliet Catholic in the tournament semifinals. Although this year’s Angels appeared to be down compared to past editions, it was a dominant showing by Geneva in Games 1 and 3 of the match; the Vikings mostly played substitutes in the second game, won by Joliet Catholic.

The Vikings beat Burlington Central twice on the day, including in the tournament championship match.

COMING ATTRACTION Geneva and St. Charles North will square off Tuesday at North in a match between two of the tallest, most physically intimidating teams in the area.

The teams met in a sectional championship match last season, with the Vikings prevailing, 21-25, 25-22, 25-22, to win their first sectional title in program history.

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Coach Peg Kopec Court was dedicated in honor of the long-time volleyball coach (above left) Aug. 29 between the sophomore and varsity volleyball matches at St. Francis High School in Wheaton.

SYDNEY VISCHER WHEATON ACADEMY, SR., OH What she did: Vischer supplied 17 kills to go with 13 digs Tuesday as Wheaton Academy topped Metro Suburban Conference rival St. Edward, 25-13, 24-26, 25-16.

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: NAPERVILLE NORTH DEF. BATAVIA, 2-1 (23-25, 25-6, 25-14)

Bulldogs can’t sustain edge in defeat

By DEREK WOLFF editorial@kcchronicle.com NAPERVILLE – The Batavia girls volleyball team couldn’t maintain its sharp start Thursday at Naperville North, falling to the Huskies, 23-25, 25-6, 25-14.

Batavia (4-6) wasn’t able to capitalize on the momentum it gained from hitting toward the sides in the first set. Keeping the ball away from the Huskies middle hitters was key to the Bulldogs’ early success, said coach Lori Trippi-Payne.

“They weren’t able to run their middles in Set 1 because we were passing well,” Trip-

pi-Payne said. “We were able to run our offense and we served them tough. They were out of system a lot so when they were out of system we were camping on the outside and we were able to get a lot of blocks that way. Their middles are so big, so tough.”

Naperville North (4-4) gained a boost in the second set when the play found its tall middle hitters more often.

With the Huskies leading 14-6 early in the second set, freshman outside hitter Ariana Budnik went on a tear in her service game. The Huskies would not yield another point, thanks largely to dominant

play from middle hitter Megan Wernette and outside hitter Jenna LaCorte.

Wernete, a 6-foot-3 senior, finished the match with a team-high 11 kills. She said that it was the first time the Huskies had played Batavia and she was looking for the challenge after Wednesday’s three-set loss to St. Francis.

“I think that’s just a big part of sports in general, having that mental resilience to come back after a tough threeset loss yesterday and just come in and do what you have to do the next day,” Wernette said. “Batavia’s a great team and it was a good opportunity

to play them.”

Playing its first home game of the year and with the momentum after the second game, Naperville North dropped a few early points in the third before rallying to go on another run.

Batavia jumped out to a quick 4-2 lead in before the sides traded leads. Eventually the Huskies led, 13-10, and retained the lead from there.

Huskies coach Jennifer Urban said that the wakeup call her side received after dropping the first set was nice to see.

“I don’t know if we were quite focused going into the

first game but we found a way to get back in the match,” Urban said. “It was our first home game so I know the girls were excited to play and it was good to see us execute better in the second and third game. It was good for us to have short-term memory after the first game and get back to fundamentals on our side of the court. I think that the girls will be able to see after tonight that mental preparedness is just as important as the physical aspect.”

For Batavia, the early success was a point of pride even though the Bulldogs were outmatched and outsized in the second and third sets.

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Huggins leads Marmion golf Academy to the Metro Suburban Conference win. CarWHEATON – The Marmi- ter Bruntjen (39), Zack Spear on boys golf team got a 1-un- (41) and Jack Skifano (44) also der-par 35 from sophomore scored for the Warriors.

Nick Huggins on Thursday, leading the way as the Cadets GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Kaneland 2, IMSA 0 (25-13, 25topped St. Francis, 149-166, at 10): At Maple Park, Ellie Dunn Cantigny Golf Course.

Luke Hoss, Jackson Clark (10 kills), Hannah Nauert (10 and Joey Fremgen all shot service points) and Riley Hannula (seven service points) rounds of 38 for the Cadets.

“We played really well,” helped Kaneland roll in nonMarmion coach Doug Roberts conference play. said. “Probably the best we’ve BOYS SOCCER played all year.”

Kaneland 1, Sycamore 1: At Luke Armbrust (38) and Pat Mochel (42) paced the Spartans. Maple Park, Ivan Bohorquez Wheaton Academy 158, Fen- provided the goal for Kaneton 184: At Pheasant Run in St. land as the Knights (1-4-1, 0-1-1 Charles, Grant Gosden shot Northern Illinois Big 12 East) a 1-under 34 to lead Wheaton and the Spartans each scored

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Naperville North 2, Batavia 1: At Naperville, the host Huskies scored a pair of late goals as Batavia (4-1) dropped its first match despite an Ian Larson goal.

St. Charles East 3, Elgin 0: At Elgin, East (8-0, 2-0 UEC River) maintained its hot start.

Marmion 2, Minooka 0: At Aurora, Gavin Sanchez and Sean Miller provided the scoring to lift Marmion (3-5) to the nonconference win.

GIRLS SWIMMING St. Charles East 109, Waubonsie Valley 76: At Aurora, Amy Pearson won in the 200-yard freestyle (1:57.80) and the 500 free (5:12.47) to pace East.

Cougars improve to 6-0 in playoffs • COUGARS Continued from page 19 Not so far. Lake County committed four errors Thursday after making three in Wednesday’s opener and is batting .158 (3 for 19) with men in scoring position in the series.

The Cougars, who had a franchise-best 13-game winning streak last month, earned

their sixth victory in as many postseason games.

“The best words I can come up with are superconsistent and superpositive,” MWL Manager of the Year Mark Johnson said.

Johnson turns 39 today, but a member of his staff delivered an early gift. Pitching coach David Rosario’s ultrabrief exchange with Underwood steered the 20-year-old out of

his biggest jam in the fourth.

Underwood walked the bases loaded with one out, and out came Rosario as Captains left fielder Dorssys Paulino dug in.

The Cougars led 3-0 at the time.

Moments later, that’s how the score stayed after Paulino grounded to shortstop Carlos Penalver for an inning-ending, 6-4-3 double play on arguably the biggest of Underwood’s 87 pitches.

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Area journalist shares experience ‘on the field’ Folks, this week I got in touch with Lauren Screeden, a St. Charles gal, who is now a broadcaster in Rockford.

Below are her responses to my emailed questions, which amplifies her talent, her spirit and her story far better than any translated version I might produce. Here’s Lauren!

Joan Arteberry: Give a brief snapshot of yourself: School? Involvements? College?

Lauren Screeden: I was born and raised in St. Charles and attended St. Charles North High School.

After high school, I attended Indiana University where I double majored in journalism and Spanish.

While studying at Indiana University, I spent a semester studying abroad in Spain at the Universidad de Sevilla. Throughout college, I was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority, and I played multiple intramural sports, including softball, basketball and volleyball. As an athlete my entire life – playing basketball, softball, volleyball and tennis at St. Charles North – sports have always been one of my favorite pastimes.

During my college summers, I interned at Chicago media outlets, including NBC and WGN. It was these experiences in the fast-paced newsrooms of NBC and WGN that cemented my desire to becoming a reporter.

Arteberry: What were your career goals?

Screeden: My internships at NBC and WGN gave me a firsthand look at the life of a reporter. I knew from day one that I wanted a career in the news-

JOAN KNOWS Joan Arteberry room. The pressure of deadlines did not intimidate me, but rather motivated me to challenge myself every single day. Running off to breaking news did not make me nervous, but excited.

Most importantly, interviewing people and understanding their side of the story showed me how meaningful it is to be a reporter. When other people can speculate about how something happened or how it made someone feel, a reporter takes on the responsibility of accurately relaying that information to the public. Although I desired to become a reporter, I still needed to choose a specific area. Naturally, combining my two greatest passions – journalism and sports – made sports reporting the perfect career for me.

Ultimately, my dream job is to work at a major sports network such as ESPN or FOX Sports 1.

neighbors@kcchronicle.com ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles Public Library will present “World War I: A World Gone Mad” at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the Carnegie Community Room of the library.

Historian Jim Gibbons will examine one of the most catastrophic wars in world history on the 100th anniversary of its beginning.

Gibbons will highlight several significant events that thrust the United States into the war, including the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the sinking

Arteberry: What are the highlights or exciting aspects of the job?

Screeden: The thing I love most about

the news industry is that every single day brings something new. I am not the type of person who enjoys sitting at a desk all day, so going out on assignments and interviewing athletes, coachArteberry: What’s your current job? es, managers or fans is always exciting.

Screeden: Currently, I am the weekAlso, as you know, people love their day sports reporter and weekend sports sports, so it’s always fun to report on anchor at WTVO-ABC 17/WQRF FOX 39 something that gets the viewers excited, in Rockford. I like to think of myself as a too. one-man band of sorts.

I have been fortunate enough to I shoot, edit, write, produce and meet many amazing people and great anchor all of my sportscasts. Starting athletes through my job, which is alout as a reporter today, it is essential to ways very humbling. It’s hard work have the skills necessary to be able to and long hours, but at the end of the handle every facet of the job, so reportday my life revolves around sports; I ers and anchors shoot a lot of their own can’t complain about that!

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highlights and prepare their own stories. This is especially true in smaller markets like Rockford. The job is much more than simply reading words off of a teleprompter.

In my position, I report on sports at all levels. Whether it be professional football to local high-school basketball.

I am always on the go. For example, I go to Bears practice once or twice a week to attend their press conferences and to interview players.

Additionally, I co-host a half-hour Bears show each week that airs on our channels before each game. I cover Northern Illinois University football, as well as other Huskies teams. Rockford is also home to the IceHogs, the official affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks, so I frequently attend games and cover their latest news during the season.

of the Lusitania and the rise of Adolf Hitler leading into World War II. Gibbons, a Marengo resident and historian, has been researching historical figures and significant events since he was in college.

His passion and knowledge of presidential and United States history is evident in his insightful and informative presentations.

Registration is required. To sign up at the Reference Desk, call 630-584-0076, ext. 1, or visit www.stcharleslibrary.org.

The St. Charles Public Library is located at 1 S. Sixth Ave. in St. Charles.

Artberry: Is it difficult to be impartial?

Screeden: It can be difficult at times to be impartial when reporting about sports, especially near the city where I grew up, because I am a fan first and foremost. Since I’ve been a Cubs fan from the time I was born, and I come from generations of Cubs fans, it’s hard not to be just as frustrated as all the other diehard fans when they lose! However, it’s important to report the facts. (And then discuss with my colleagues how much longer it’s going to be until the Cubs have a winning season!)

Arteberry: Is it difficult to be a woman in a “man’s” world?

Screeden: If you look at the statistics, there are more males in the industry, but I don’t think of it as a “man’s world.”

I’ve had great female role models in the industry like Micah Materre from WGN, who taught me the importance of being a well-rounded journalist and strong female personality in the business.

Admittedly, at times, it is difficult being a female in a male dominated sports industry because people often stereotype women as knowing less about sports than men.

However, I look at that as motivation to be twice as credible.

• Joan Arteberry is a longtime resident of St. Charles. Her columns are featured in the Kane County Chronicle’s Neighbors section every other Friday. Write to her at editorial@kcchronicle.com.

Tenth annual Crayons for Kids drive helps local children The 10th consecutive Crayons for Kids school supply drive collected 30,433 packages of supplies. More than 175 volunteers from Rosary, Marmion and Aurora Central Catholic, including students, parents, faculty, staff and alumni, collected supplies at 12 area Jewel-Osco stores over two weekends in July and August. The collection benefits 85 schools and agencies in the Fox Valley and Naperville areas, covering 15 communities in four counties, states a news release.

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Garfield Farm to present Corn 101 CAMPTON HILLS – Chuck Bauer, Garfield Farm Museum volunteer and farm hobbyist, will give a lecture on the history of corn at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 14. There will be discussion of the type used in the 1840s and how farmers manipulated corn to create variety.

Bauer was a polymer scientist and engineer at Amoco Chemicals for 31 years, states a news release. He took a special interest in corn while demonstrating the Garfield’s corn sheller, a machine that separates kernels from the cob, at one of the museum’s Harvest Day events, the release states.

The cost of the lecture is $6, and refreshments will be included. For reservations,

contact the museum at 630584-8485 or info@garfieldfarm.org.

Garfield Farm Museum is located 5 miles west of Geneva, off of Route 38 on Garfield Road.

For more information or to volunteer for the house walk, call the Batavia MainStreet office at 630-761-3528.

The parade will start at Knucklehead’s at North Street and Route 47 in Elburn. Lineup begins at 10 a.m., and the parade will start at 12:30 p.m. It Durant House to host will be a fully escorted ride to Heirloom Apple Fest the Batavia VFW on Route 25.

ST. CHARLES – The Heirloom Admission to the Toy Run is Batavia House Walk Apple Fest will take place from $10, plus an unwrapped new set for Sept. 28 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at toy and a nonperishable food BATAVIA – The Batavia the Durant House Museum, lo- item.

House Walk will take place cated within the LeRoy Oakes The all-day event benefits 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Forest Preserve at 37W700 local charities.

Sept. 28. Five homes will be Dean St., St. Charles.

Activities include a bike showcased this year, including Donations are $2 for adults show and live music.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ravine and $1 for kids. Participants A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois is a House. will learn about how heirloom motorcycle safety and rights A tea will be offered to apples are harvested. organization that protects and attendees after the walk conFor information, visit www. fights for the rights of motorcludes, with food, drink, enter- ppfv.org or call 630-377-6424. cyclists and brings motorcycle tainment and an art exhibit. safety and awareness to the Tickets are $25 in advance DuKane A.B.A.T.E. toy, community. and can be purchased at www. food run set for Oct. 12 The DuKane Chapter repdowntownbatavia.com or 630- ELBURN – The 28th annual resents the state organization 761-3528.

DuKane A.B.A.T.E. Toy and in northern DuPage and Kane If still available, tickets will Food Run is set for Sunday, counties. For information, visit be $30 on the day of the event. Oct. 12. www.abate-il.org/dukane.

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BATAVIA – The 37th Holmstad Bazaar, sponsored by the Batavia retirement community’s resident association will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, in the facility’s Town Center, which is on the southwest corner of Route 31 and Fabyan Parkway.

Among the items for sale will be homemade baked goods, books, jewelry, art, crafts, plants, cards and items found at the flea market-style This ‘n’ That shop.

Profits will go to meet community needs through the resident association. Those previously benefitting from the money raised include the Batavia Fire Department and Batavia Public Library, according to a news release.

Financially challenged residents within The Holmstad community benefit through the Good Samaritan Fund.

Also, graduation gifts and college scholarships are awarded to high school seniors

employed at The Holmstad.

For information, call 630240-5303 or send an email to theholmstadbazaar@gmail. com.

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Honda gets most things right with Fit Honda’s Fit debuted in 2006 as an economical but comfortable and sensible subcompact hatchback.

Popular in sales through its first and second generation, the front-wheel-drive Fit has received a full redesign for 2015, which begins the third generation of the light four-door, five-passenger car.

Although shortened by 1.6 inches to a length of 160 inches, interior space has been increased. This means that leg room in the rear seat is now 39.3 inches, an increase of 4.8 inches from past years. The rear leg room is equal to – or better than – that of a midsize sedan.

The 2015 Fit’s class-leading cargo area is 52.7 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded flat. This is remarkable for a small hatchback. Plus, the seats fold absolutely flat.

There is no incline. Behind the split uprights, storage space measures 16.6 cubic feet. Honda has engineered a “magic” second row. The split seats can be sat in as they are, or folded into an upright position. This means, for example, that taller plants or small trees can be transported from a garden center to home while upright behind the front seats.

A new 1.5-liter, four-cylinder 2015 engine develops 130 horsepower or 13 more than the 117 of prior years. Today it is a direct injection engine with dual overhead cams, one for intake valves and the other for exhaust ports.

Although a six-speed manual transmission is standard on the LX and EX models, an optional continuously variable transmission has been upgraded to include paddle shifters. The base price of the LX is $15,525. With the CVT, the starting price is $16,325.

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The EX-L model of Honda’s 2015 Fit hatchback has a 1.5-liter, 130-horsepower, inline four-cylinder engine mated to a continuously variable transmission. The other transmission in the Fit lineup is a six-speed manual, and it is standard on LX and EX models.

BEHIND THE WHEEL Jerry Kuyper pacts. Japanese and German car-makers were at the forefront, but then the Koreans came along with the Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio aiming at 40 mpg. Honda’s Fit could easily average more than 30 mpg in combined city and highway driving. But could it reach 40 mpg?

Well, the company claims the base LX with the six-speed manual transmission can do just that. The Environmental Protection Agency has the Fit LX pegged at 41 mpg on the highway (one occupant, no headwinds, smooth roads).

In for a week of test driving was the EX-L with navigation and the CVT. At best, the 2,642-pound Fit EX-L averaged 34.5 mpg in combined city and highway driving with two persons aboard. Regular unleaded gasoline is recommended for the 10.6-gallon fuel tank.

Seats are wide and firm and so is the ride, which depends on a strut (front) and torion beam (rear) suspension system. EX-L seats are leather, and soft materials prevail in the cabin. No hard plastics for trim purposes have been allowed. The EX-L shares pushbutton start, fog lights, 16-inch alloy wheels, a onetouch power moonroof with tilt, smart remote key entry and a 180-watt six-speaker sound system with the EX. EX-L upgrades are heated power side mirrors, leather seats (heated in front), high definition and satellite radio, in addition to AM and FM, and a navigation system.

Standard safety equipment on the EX and EX-L is a “lane watch blind spot system.”

When the right turn signal is on, a camera picks up movement, if any, to the vehicle’s right and displays it on a seven-inch screen centered on the dashboard. Other Honda vehicles have this feature.

During the test week, it did come in handy as on one occasion a bicyclist came up

fast on the right. Without the blind spot camera, the Fit could have been turned into the path of the bicyclist.

Of course, the bicyclist was ignoring the rear right turn signals of the Fit and should not have been peddling up to – and alongside – the car.

The three Fit models share 185 tires, intermittent wipers, rear window wiper and washer, LED brake lights, air conditioning, cruise control, hill-start assist, lighted steering wheel controls for cruise, audio, telephone and nave, power door locks and exterior mirrors and an MP3 player, plus auxiliary ports for various sound devices.

Standard are an antilock braking system, traction and stability controls, airbags in front, sides in front and overhead for two rows, childseat anchors and latches, and a tire pressure monitoring system.

Brakes are 10.3-inch discs in front and 7.9-inch drums in the rear, and drivers better keep that in mind. In me-

dia testing, the Fit has taken 130 feet on dry pavement to come to a stop from 60 miles per hour. This is more than subcompact competitors by three to five feet.

Honda usually excels in ergonomics, but there is a minor complaint with the Fit and that is an inconvenient placement of two cup holders in front. They are virtually under the dashboard toward the front of the center console. Behind the cupholders is a coin tray, which is suitably placed. The cup holders, though, are difficult to reach and fast food coffee containers have to be angled to fit into them. It would be better if the holders were placed centrally on the console, directly between front seats to make them easier to reach. This will necessitate reconfiguring the placement of a parking brake lever, but so be it.

The sound system is strictly a pushbutton control system. No knobs. During a week of operation, the system worked OK, but it did mean push, push, push to increase or decrease volume. A knob would have simplified the process.

Last, but not least, the Fit is a light vehicle, which is to say it is no different than the other subcompacts on the automotive market. Occupants will survive a head-on collision with a bicycle, but anything larger could mean a brush with death.

This means owners will drive these light vehicles cautiously, leaving lots of space between vehicles to the front and rear, and certainly looking not once, but twice or three times before pulling out from a stop light or sign.

On the other hand, due to its size, the Fit fits where other vehicles cannot and this is especially helpful in city parking situations.

Warranty coverage is three years or 36,000 miles and five years or 60,000 miles on the powertrain.

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ANDERSON BMW

RAYMOND CHEVROLET

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888/682-4485

(866) 561-8676

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

800/935-5913 www.motorwerks.com

www.raymondchevrolet.com

630/584-1800

REICHERT CHEVROLET 815/338-2780 www.reichertautos.com

815/385-2100 www.garylangauto.com

REICHERT BUICK 2145 S. Eastwood Dr. • Woodstock, IL

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1035 S. Rt. 31, One Mile South of Rt. 14 Crystal Lake, IL

815/385-2100 www.garylangauto.com

1400 E. Dundee Rd., Palatine, IL

GARY LANG GMC

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CRYSTAL LAKE CHRYSLER 5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

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GURNEE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM 7255 Grand Avenue • Gurnee

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ST. CHARLES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP

Barrington & Dundee Rds. Barrington, IL

www.motorwerks.com

www.libertyautoplaza.com

River Rd & Oakton, • Des Plaines, IL

RAYMOND KIA

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119 Route 173 • Antioch

www.oharehonda.com

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1611 East Main Street • St. Charles, IL

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GARY LANG SUBARU Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

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KNAUZ MINI 847-604-5050 www.Knauz-mini.com

RAY SUZUKI 23 N. Route 12 • Fox Lake

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GARY LANG MITSUBISHI Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

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SUNNYSIDE COMPANY CHRYSLER DODGE GARY LANG CADILLAC Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

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5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

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ANDERSON VOLKSWAGEN

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GURNEE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM 7255 Grand Avenue • Gurnee

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

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AL PIEMONTE CHEVROLET

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MARTIN CHEVROLET 5220 Northwest Highway Crystal Lake, IL

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920 S. Milwaukee Ave. • Libertyville, IL

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

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www.libertyautoplaza.com

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

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HOROSCOPE

By BERNICE BEDE OSOL Newspaper Enterprise Association TODAY – Satisfy your needs. You will be faced with unfamiliar or unaccustomed events this year, which will require you to improvise as you move forward. Don’t sell yourself short by thinking someone else is better than you. Believe in your abilities, and you will prosper.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Don’t hesitate to ask for advice if you are having trouble making up your mind. Look to people you admire and find out what options will bring the desired results.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Get together with people who appreciate your talents.

Having supportive people in your corner will give you the confidence you require to sell your abilities and ideas.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Be persistent. If a current concept or method is faltering, take a different approach. Let go of whatever or whoever is holding you back, and move forward.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – A physical or mental challenge will allow you to show off your assets. Friendly competition will help you gain favorable attention from someone you want to impress.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – You’ll face trials and tribulations. An attempt at a quick fix isn’t going to work. Take your time and face each issue in a methodical, practical manner for best results.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Health and lifestyle improvements will pay off. Keep a sensible balance between work and family life in order to achieve a happier and healthier environment. Make love a priority.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Don’t fall into the trap of impulse buying or untested investments. Unexpected bills will take a toll on your bank account if you aren’t realistic regarding your budget.

Visit your financial adviser.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – There may be minor skirmishes at work. You will come out the winner if you can stay calm and in control. Patience will work in your favor.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Your stubborn nature will lead to trouble. Try to be agreeable, and work out a compromise with whoever opposes you. Don’t say something you will live to regret.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Financial benefits are on the horizon. Put your plans into play in order to advance. A creative concept will gain the approval of someone with clout. It’s a good time to get your ideas out there.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Someone from your past will send you on an emotional rollercoaster ride. Keep your feelings a secret for now. Delays and disappointment will surface if you are too open.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Do something special with someone you love. Consider a day trip that will bring you closer together. The experience will lead to plans that will make your life better.

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Ben Folds (1966), musician; Louis C.K. (1967), actor/comedian; Jason Statham (1967), actor; Paul Walker (1973-2013), actor; Jennifer Hudson (1981), actress/singer; Andrew Luck (1989), football - United Features Syndicate

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“Pay 2 Play” director John Ennis goes heavy with Monopoly imagery in his documentary decrying the influence of big money in politics.

‘Pay 2 Play’: Next move – Flip the board

By MICHAEL O’SULLIVAN The Washington Post Like the recent documentary “Citizen Koch,” “Pay 2 Play” aims to stir up outrage over influence peddling.

Although billionaire industrialists David and Charles Koch aren’t mentioned until midway through this film, they and their ilk – wealthy conservatives who push their agendas by pouring cash into the coffers of like-minded politicians – are clearly the villains here.

But director John Ennis is interested in doing more than getting people riled up. “How do we get past the pay-to-play system?” he asks in a voiceover narration. “Because I’m ready to be a board flipper.”

That reference is to the Monopoly game and tossing all the pieces on the floor when you’re losing. Ennis uses the Hasbro game and its cartoon mascot, the mustachioed Uncle Pennybags, as a leitmotif throughout the film. In his view, the spirit of Monopoly – the player with the most money wins – is emblematic of what’s wrong with government today.

The answer to Ennis’s question,

which he provides himself, is not just to get mad, but to get active. He advocates doing whatever one can to protest the status quo, whether it’s as an individual street artist or blogger or as part of a larger collective such as the Occupy movement. Ennis is an optimist at heart, and his belief that one person can make a difference is infectious, if naive.

That belief is echoed in the film by Surya Yalamanchili, a former contestant on the television show “The Apprentice” who ran for Congress in 2010 on a platform of election reform.

He lost, but still thinks that one person can change the world.

That’s refreshing to hear, especially when many other man-on-the-street interviews in the movie suggest that things have been so corrupt for so long that they will probably never change. Among the film’s famous talking heads, “Pay 2 Play” features interviews with disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, linguist and leftist firebrand Noam Chomsky and former labor secretary Robert Reich, each of whom contributes a pungent soundbite or two.

At times, “Pay 2 Play” seems to lose focus, digressing about racism in campaigning – Yalamanchili’s Democrat primary opponent allegedly made fun of his name – and the scourge of gerrymandering. The film tends to ramble a little, spending what seems like an inordinate amount of time on Ohio politics as a case study for the nation.

“Pay 2 Play” makes no new revelations. It’s one of a bunch of documentaries of late that have tried to raise awareness about what they call the evils of the 2010 Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC, which ushered in an age of unfettered corporate electioneering.

The difference with this movie is that it actually means to inspire hope.

Ennis, who has a young daughter, says he can’t very well drop everything and live in a tent encampment to protest. But what he can do – in fact, what he has done, with this film – is something else that matters.

• “Pay to Play” received two-and-ahalf stars out of four. The film is unrated and contains some coarse language.

It runs 87 minutes.

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ADVICE Parents think gay son will straighten out Dear Abby: I’m a gay male college student who is out and comfortable with who I am – 99 percent of the time. When I was in high school, I tried to come out to my parents and it didn’t go smoothly. They had an emotional crisis for a day, then shrugged it off as “just another teenage phase.” After the panic mode was over, they bought me off with an expensive car and continued believing I’m straight.

I make no attempt to hide who I am because I expect to be treated the same, regardless. But it’s awkward whenever I am asked by either parent, “Do you have a girlfriend?” or, “How are you doing with the ladies?”

Do you have any advice on what I should say in response, given my parents’ emotional reaction? – It’s Who I Am In California Dear Who I Am: It is obvious that your parents are in denial.

If you haven’t told them again about your sexual orientation, you should.

If you are unable to summon up the words to tell them what they are waiting for isn’t going

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips to happen, then contact PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays – pflag.org), not only for your own sake, but also for theirs. In light of your parents’ reaction the last time you leveled with them, they may need emotional support to accept that you are gay, and PFLAG can provide it.

Dear Abby: I have been married to my husband for a year. We dated for four years before the wedding, and we have a son together.

The child and I have never met any of my husband’s immediate family. I have never spoken to any of them over the phone, either.

He has met all of my family members. I have asked repeatedly to meet his, and he tells me he’s planning a family trip to visit. He seemed annoyed when I brought it up. What should I do? – Left Out In Florida Dear Left Out: That you have

had no contact with these people in the five years you’ve been in the picture is, frankly, beyond strange. It appears there may be some things your husband hasn’t told you. Because you have now been a member of their family for a year, pick up the phone, call your in-laws and introduce yourself.

Dear Abby: Please help to settle a debate between my husband and me. Is it all right for a woman to give relationship advice to her friend?

I have a friend who is struggling in her relationship, and I have tried to help with advice I feel is appropriate and positive.

Is this wrong? – Good Friend In Texas Dear Good Friend: Part of female friendship is sharing experiences and advice with each other.

However, remember that if your friend is “struggling” in this relationship, in the final analysis, she’s going to have to resolve the problems herself. .• Write Dear Abby at www. dearabby.com.

Too much weight gain in pregnancy is bad for mom and baby Dear Doctor K: I am pregnant, and my doctor says that I’m gaining too much weight. I trust the doctor, but I’ve heard that it’s normal to gain weight during pregnancy. How much weight should a woman gain?

Dear Reader: It’s natural for a woman’s appetite to increase during pregnancy. This is nature’s way of making sure that she eats enough for herself and her growing baby. All women should gain weight during pregnancy, while eating healthfully and sensibly.

But too much weight gain isn’t good for a woman or her baby.

A woman of average weight should gain between 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy.

Ideally, a woman should gain three to eight pounds in the first three months of pregnancy and three-quarters to one pound a week after that.

Most women of childbearing age who are moderately active require 2,000-2,200 calories a day before they get pregnant. They generally need only 300 additional calories per day after they become

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff pregnant to achieve their target weight gain.

If a woman is underweight when she becomes pregnant, her doctor may encourage her to gain as much as 40 pounds. A woman who is overweight when she becomes pregnant should aim to gain between 15 and 25 pounds.

A good way to get needed nutrition and calories without gaining too much weight is to eat healthy snacks during the day. Fruits and vegetables, and cheese or nuts (in limited amounts) are nutritious choices.

A newborn baby generally weighs between 7.5 and 8.5 pounds. So what accounts for the remainder of weight gain? The majority of additional weight goes toward an increase in blood and body fluids and an increase in the mother’s fat stores. In addition, extra weight comes from breast

enlargement, uterine weight gain, amniotic fluid and the placenta.

(I’ve put a detailed breakdown on my website, AskDoctorK.com.)

Babies born to obese women or those who gain too much weight during pregnancy are more likely to be born with problems such as neural tube defects.

This may be, in part, because obesity makes it more difficult to detect abnormalities during prenatal ultrasound tests.

Women who gain too much weight during pregnancy are also more likely to give birth to heavier babies. These babies are more likely to be obese as children and adolescents.

While the risks to the baby when the pregnant mother is obese are small, they are real. If you are early in your pregnancy, you’ve got plenty of time to make corrections to your diet.

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

Many addicts never recover Dr. Wallace: I know that addicts become extremely upset when they can’t get whatever they’re addicted to. What I would like to know is, what are some of the things people can be addicted to?

– Jessica, Providence, Rhode Island Dear Jessica: Besides the obvious and well-publicized addictive substances – drugs, alcohol and tobacco – the most common addictions involve food. Some food addicts eat too much and become obese. Then there are those who are addicted to certain foods such as chocolate, ice cream or soft drinks.

Paradoxically, you can also become addicted to NOT eating, or self-starvation; this is called anorexia.

Basically, an addiction is the compulsive, repeated use of a substance or engagement in an activity, despite adverse consequences.

You can become addicted to work, sleep, dieting, shopping or sex, and the list goes on and on.

You could put watching TV on the list, too.

Almost anything humans do can be overdone and used as an escape from reality – and hence, turned into an addiction.

Some addictions are so powerful that the addicts cannot overcome them without professional help.

Many addicts never do.

Dr. Wallace: I’m a 16-year-old Californian teen, and I love to go wading in the ocean. I’m a yearround beach-goer and have a problem with my parents. They are

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace just paranoid because they think I will get sunburned and eventually wind up with wrinkled skin or worse, skin cancer.

I always use plenty of sunscreen, and my friend and I usually hide behind a huge beach umbrella when we’re not in the water.

Do you think this is enough protection? I sure hope so. – Emily, San Diego, California Dear Emily: It would also add extra protection if you wear a wide-brim hat and lightweight shirt and pants when you’re under your umbrella.

The sun’s ultraviolet rays are so potent, that they can penetrate the beach umbrella.

Also, do not forget to lather up with sunscreen after coming out of the water.

And remember that the sun is powerful and can cause skin damage even on a cloudy day.

If you follow all these precautions, your parents should feel confident you won’t get burned.

But be aware that even a suntan is harmful because there’s no truth in the saying that a person has a healthy tan!

• Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers.

Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column. Email him at rwallace@galesburg. net.

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A defender should double his options

CELEBRITY CIPHER

Publilius Syrus, in the first century B.C., was a Syrian slave brought to Italy, but by exhibiting wit and intelligence, he was released and educated by his master.

Syrus said, “A gift in season is a double favor to the needy.”

The last four columns featured deals in which the declarers tried to maximize their chances of making their contracts. But sometimes a defender should take a page from those declarers’ books.

In this deal, East is defending against four hearts. West leads the club seven. East wins with his queen and cashes the club ace, West following with the two to show that he started with a doubleton. What should East do next?

After East opened one club, South had enough points to make a takeout double, planning to bid hearts on the next round to show his strong hand-type. But he feared that the opponents would carry the auction uncomfortably high in spades before he could mention his suit.

The defense looks so easy: Lead a third club. West will win the trick by ruffing, return a diamond to East’s ace for down one, and perhaps another club will effect a trump promotion. In this deal, though, that backfires badly.

Declarer wins the third trick in the dummy, draws trumps and claims.

Before getting greedy, East should cash his diamond ace.

Here, West signals with his seven to show the diamond king. East leads another diamond for down one. But if West discourages in diamonds, East returns to clubs, hoping that West has a heart higher than dummy’s seven.

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Kane County Recycling & Shredding Event Free* residential recycling event no businesses please.

Saturday, September 13th, 2014; 8am – 12noon 540 S Randall Road, St. Charles, IL 60174

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• ELECTRONICS – All electronics free of charge, including all kinds of TVs, computers, and everything that connects to them. Cell phones, video games, microwaves, household appliances, holiday lights. Basically anything with a plug on it except for large appliances/white goods, like refrigerators & washers.

We do unload for you and our contracted recycler destroys the data on your hard drive, so you don’t have to.

• BOOKS – Any age or condition, both hard cover and paperback.

Books are redistributed whenever possible and recycled if not.

Real Life Adventures • DOCUMENT SHREDDING – for residential use (no businesses please).

On-site shredding trucks, so you can watch your documents being shredded.

The limit is 150 pounds of paper (3-5 file boxes). Staples, paperclips, rubber bands, spiral bindings, folders without metal, and cellophane envelope windows are fine.

Please REMOVE all binder clips, three-ring binders and larger metal pieces.

• LATEX PAINT – Liquid latex paint can be recycled for a small per container fee*. (1qt is $1.50; 1gal is $2.50; 5gal is $8.00), payable by cash or check. No oil paint will be accepted.

Questions? www.countyofkane.org/pages/recycling or call 630-208-3841

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HOUSEKEEPER POSITION Housekeeper needed for approximately 10 to 15 hrs each week.

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WAREHOUSE PART-TIME Strawflower Shop and Rug Merchant in Geneva needs energetic high school / college student part-time to assist with incoming & outgoing deliveries, move furniture & rugs, & assist customers & store managers.

Call 630-232-7141, apply at 210 W. State Street or email resume to Officemisu@gmail.com

BATAVIA 645 Tuggles Ct.

BATAVIA

FRI, SAT, SUN SEPT 12, 13, 14 9AM - 3PM

6688 RICH RD. SAT & SUN 9-3 ~ CASH ONLY ~ Bracelet found Friday Sept 5 in the St Charles Parking lot (Walnut & 2nd ).

Call 630 377 5654 with a description to claim it.

1157 MILLER CT.

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Assure timely staff trainings in DD and BH programs; conduct DSP, QIDP, and other trainings; and maintain reports and records. Assist with activities and reports for quality assurance towards programs compliance with standards. Bachelor's degree in human service field required, with a minimum of one year working with people with developmental disabilities; must be QIDP qualified. 40 hrs/wk, M-F. Applications accepted online at www.the-association.org

Association for Individual Development

Association for Individual Development

Victoria's Crossings Liquidation Sale

309 W. New Indian Trail Court Aurora, IL 60506 Phone: 630-966-4028 Fax: 630-844-1753

309 W. New Indian Trail Court Aurora, IL 60506 Phone: 630-966-4028 Fax: 630-844-1753

Kathy's Estate Sale 847-363-4814

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Specialist - Quality Improvement and Staff Training:

Fri-Sat. 8:30-3:00 Antique Dealer downsizing.

Furniture - tables, dressers, Hoosier. Primitives, pictures, shelves, crocks, smalls, linens.

BATAVIA Collectibles Sale Sept 12 & 13 Fri & Sat. 9am – 3pm 1S169 Theisen Trail Randall to McKee W to Theisen coins, stamps, marbles, sports cards.

Antiques, sporting goods, old primitives, handcrafted furniture & decorative items, made by Cy Kallal, small hand tools & large woodworking equipment

Directs the provision of health services for clients with developmental disabilities and behavior health related needs by assuring that quality healthcare is provided.

The position oversees; nursing, dietary, audiology, electronic medical records, and coordination of pharmacy services to meet identified treatment needs of clients. The Director of Nursing is responsible for monitoring the care of clients in group homes and day programs. The Director of Nursing will assists in creating and updating agency health related policies and procedures to assure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards related. The position is responsible for overall health care for clients and for, hiring training, monitoring and the supervision of assigned staff and independent contractors. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of nursing degree required with minimum of three years working with people with developmental disabilities, mental illness and/or neurological impairments or general nursing services; with minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience preferred. Must be CPR certified. FT position.

Applications accepted online at www.the-association.org

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DEKALB: MULTIFAMILY

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GENOA, IL.

FRI, SAT, SUN 10AM - 4PM 220 West Main St.

BATAVIA GARAGE & ESTATE SALE 324 Church St. Sept 12: 9-6; Sept 13: 9-6; Sept 14: 11-5.

Furniture and Household Accessories, Appliances, Costumes, Shirts, Shelves, Retail Store Counters, CD's, Books, Office Furniture, Glassware, Dishes, Christmas Decorations, Vintage Bar Stools.

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SEPT 11-14 Th-Sat 8-6, Su 9:30-?

Huge Multifamily Sale.

1523 Sleepy Hollow Lane (off Ridge).

We saved the best for last. Lots of Quality M/F adult name brand clothes sm-XL including Northface, Ann Taylor, etc, purses (Coach, D&B), Amer. Girl (Samantha-pristine w/ clothes and accessories), collectable Barbies, TOYS (some vintage), razors, board games, shoes, walnut roll top desk, furniture, DVDS, iphone 5 covers, videos, books - all types, video games, electric guitar & amp, some antiques, household, electronics, seasonal items, decor, MUCH TO MUCH TO LIST. Pics on dekalb.bookoo.com/

by Wed. New items added daily.

GENEVA - Moving Sale Sat-Sun Sept 13 & 14 8-noon 1315 Eagle Brook Drive Furniture, decor, TOOLS, kitchen, EVERYTHING MUST GO! Geneva. 2832 Spruce Ct. Off Kaneville Rd. Fri-Sat 8am-4pm.

Semi Annual Couponer Stockpile Sale! Save 25-50% off retail on everyday household & personal care items. Save the easy way!

ST CHARLES MULTI-FAMILY SALE!!!

1325 S. Fifth Street Thursday 9/11 - Saturday 9/13 9AM-3PM Tons of kids clothes and toys.

Small furniture and variety of home decor items. High quality women's clothing. End Tables and other small furniture items.

ST. CHARLES Huge Multi-Family Garage Sale Sept 12th

Friday Only !

9am – 4pm 5N254 Blue Heron Ct. new/old antiques, glassware, womens clothes, jewelry, furniture, books, holiday etc, too much to list !!

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ST. CHARLES MULTI FAMILY

ST. CHARLES WASCO NURSERY & GARDEN CENTER

Jacket, gold w/black trim, Lawn Tractor – Craftsman Lined, size Large; Nashville, Music 12.5 HP, 6 spd. 42” mulch or City, USA, Tenn., & decals on back. disch., new belts, Diehard Never worn. For man or woman. batt., looks & runs like new! $20 630-584-5679 After Noon.

$285. 630-232-0183 AM

Maytag Washer

SAT & SUN SEPT 13 & 14 10AM - 4PM 36W828 Whispering Trails Toys, furniture, lots of clothes & SO MUCH MUCH MORE!

ST. CHARLES

FRI & SAT SEPT 12 & 13 9AM - 5PM SUN, SEPT 14 10AM - 5PM 41W781 Route 64 1 mile W. of Wasco Raised Garden Beds, Bird Feeding Supplies, Animal Repellents, Pond Supplies, Garden Decorations

& MUCH MORE!

SAT & SUN SEPT 13 & 14 8AM - 2PM 4020 Pheasant Ct. Gun cabinet, lots of household items & MUCH, MUCH MORE!

Sugar Grove Rummage Sale Sept. 12 / 13 Friday 9am – 5pm Saturday 9am – 1pm 756 Pembridge Place

8 Great American Trains Danbury Mint collector plates 1991 by Jim Deneen $250 847-464-5543 ANTIQUE ARMOIRE – 1800s. Dark wood, comes apart in 12 pieces.

Original handmade screws. Good condition. $1000. 501-779-2683 China Cabinet, 30” x 18” x 53” Oak, 2 Shelves, $125.

847-464-5543

Cabinet, Metal 4 Drawer, used for storing sewing patterns from major retailer. $30 815-827-3482 After 5 p.m.

COFFEE MAKER K-Cups, Nescafe Dolce Gusto Nescafe, like new! Paid $200, sell for $65. Hampshire Area 847-830-9725

Buescher Aristocrat Tenor Sax. Needs new pads, Beuscher hard case included. $400.

630-232-8736

Plexiglas - 6 Sheets, 1/4” thick with plastic guards, POOL TABLE – with cue sticks & Ready for enclosure. pool equipment. In good shape.

Paid $650 ea. Asking $65 ea. or $300. 501-779-2683 all for $250. Anytime 9am-9pm 630-957-8557.

Plexiglas - 6 Sheets, 1/4” thick with plastic guards, Ready for enclosure.

Paid $650 ea. Asking $65 ea. or all for $250. Anytime 9am-9pm 630-957-8557.

We've got them.

SYCAMORE 3-DAY GARAGE SALE AT 631 DEKALB AVE. FRI 9/12, 8-2; SAT 9/13, 8-12 PLEASE PARK ON STREET. Antiques, collectibles, household goods, office furniture including IKEA, many unique items, camping tents and sleeping bags, tools and much miscellaneous.

NO toys or children's clothing.

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I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs

Batavia Riverhill Memorial Park (2) vaulted plots in the Veterans Garden/Garden of Faith area. $3100/both. 618-988-1600 Powered by: 1999 Chrysler Conocorde LXi Oak Desk Great for computer, TV, or paying 71k miles; new brakes; new battery, good tires; good conditions; runs bills. Doors close for security. well; $3300 call 815-790-8279 $150.

630-443-4042 Anytime Beautiful 2001 Cadillac El Dorado ESC. Always kept in private garage.

Rocker for Child Well maintained. Must sell! Serious White Wicker, $60. buyers only! St. Charles: 630-330847-464-5543 4800. $5500 cash or best offer.

Will beat anyone's price by $300.

Will pay extra for Honda, Toyota & Nissan

815-814-1964 or

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1977 BURGANDY CORVETTE 77 Corvette T-Top Excellent Cond 85k miles $7,890. 847-909-1264 1986 Monte Carlo SS Black, original 305 V8 runs fine, clean interior, general great shape.

Repairs needed. Asking $2,700.

Call John 815-739-1356

BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE Rent this townhouse @ Reserve of Elgin for $1,650 per month.

BATAVIA 1 BR at $890 2 BR at $1030 3 BR TH at $1325

630-879-8300

Geneva 2nd Floor 1BR Country Apt. Close to town, newly decorated.

New carpet, $650/mo + security.

630-232-6429

GENOA 1 & 2 BEDROOM 1 bath, remodeled, appl. Country setting, close to downtown Genoa.

815-784-4606 ~ 815-901-3346

PEPPER VALLEY APARTMENTS 2 BDRM ~ 2 BATH $1,120 - $1,130

2K Sq Ft 3 Bedrooms Hardwood English Basement Master w/ Ensuite 2.5 Baths 2 Attached Garage W/Dryer 9' Ceilings Cherry Cabinets Stainless Steel Freshly Painted Call Rick @ 630-696-6645 HAMPSHIRE - Beautiful Townhome; 1,400 sf; 3BR; 2.5 BR; W/D; DW; Ref; Gas stove; AC; Patio; 2 car attached garage; basement; No pets; No smoking; Excellent condition; Available now; Show by appointment; $1,350 + Sec.; call 815-378-0930

BATAVIA WEST SIDE 3 bedroom, 2 bath newly refurbished home with 2 + car garage and large yard. A/C, all appl, gorgeous kitchen with granite counters. Must See! $1700 + utilities, deposit, non-smoking .

Mark: 630-640-9613

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.

Fireplace, heat, gas, water incl.

A/C, D/W, disposal, microwave, North Aurora - 3 Bedroom Ranch blinds, patios, clubhouse, pool.

Basement, attached 2 car garage, Garages available, small pets OK. stove, fridge, references needed. $1400/mo + sec. 630-707-7673

630-232-7226

ST. CHARLES 1st MO FREE!

Will BUY UR USED CAR, TRUCK, SUV,

GARDEN TRACTOR – International Cub Cadet #1 Wagon. $325.

847-464-5543 GARDEN TRACTOR JOHN DEERE 110 $250 or offer for restore or parts.

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Windstone Sub-Div household, lots of fishing, lots of misc.

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White, super capacity, 11 cycles, energy saver, water temp. feature, clean - $75. 815-378-9268

PATIO SET – 3 curved metal patio set with cushions. $100.

847-464-5543

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BATAVIA, Cozy Duplex. For Sale Lrg 1BR $789, Lrg 2BR from St. Charles ~ Shared Housing 323 Jackson, 2 lg. BR, lg. LR, DR $889/mo. Pool, Incl heat, water, off kitchen, 1.5 bath, garage w/ $450/mo includes utilities. cooking gas, appliances & laundry. Contact Summers Property Mgmt private entrance, laundry room, 630-584-1685 private fenced yard w/patio, c/a, 630-232-7535 gas heat, lots of storage. Great for St. Charles – Charming 2 Br, seniors, in beautiful neighborhood. remodeled, $1050/mo.+utilities, For Sale Only, 630-515-9906 9' ceilings, all appl. incl., D/W Gar.No pets/smkg 630-638-7554 ST. CHARLES Historic Home studio apt. Wood floors, C/A, incl. utilities, no pets/smkg. Avail 9-15 Month to Month Lease. $625/mo. 630-513-0821

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Batavia, Georgetown Townhouse 1st. Fl, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 1 car attached garage, no pets/smkg $1150/mo. 630-377-1202 Have a news tip or story idea?

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Tiskilwa, IL 34 Acres, 1 piece or a 14 acre section and a 20 acre section. Pasture and timber on both sections with large mature oak trees and 2 creeks, one on each section.

Great possibility for a pond, fenced to hold livestock, great place for horses, cattle, etc. Excellent hunting and abundant wildlife. Several scenic sights to build a home or a cabin get-away on blacktop roads, 5 miles from Princeton, IL. $14,000 per acre.

309-363-0733 ~ 309-895-3581

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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CHANCERY DIVISION OLD SECOND NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff, v.

MILTON J. ROMY; LORRAINE B. ROMY; MAXIMUM PROFESSIONALS, INC.; FIRST MIDWEST BANK; PRAIRIE LAKE INDUSTRIAL PARK ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

14 CH 346 Property Addresses: 170 Prairie Lake Road, East Dundee, Illinois 60118 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above-entitled cause on August 19, 2014, Patrick B. Perez, the Sheriff of Kane County, Illinois, or his deputy, will on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., at the Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, Room JC100, St. Charles, Illinois 60175, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder(s) for cash, the following described real estate: PIN No: 03-13-476-004 Property Address: 170 Prairie Lake Road, East Dundee, Illinois 60118 The total Judgment on the property was: $1,613,820.70.

The property is as an industrial building.

Terms of Sale: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of the sale; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1.00 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300.00, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund.

No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Kane County. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any represen-

any pr tation as to quality of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "As Is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(l)(H-l) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-l), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(l) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

The property will not be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information regarding this sale, interested parties may contact: Samuel J. Schumer at Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle LLC, 300 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 3500, Chicago, IL 60173; Telephone: (312) 461-4311.

Samuel J. Schumer (ARDC 6300807) MELTZER, PURTILL & STELLE LLC 300 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 3500 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 987-9900 I624480 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, August 29, September 5 & 12, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CHANCERY DIVISION OLD SECOND NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff, v.

MILTON J. ROMY; LORRAINE B. ROMY; MAXIMUM PROFESSIONALS, INC.; FIRST MIDWEST BANK; PRAIRIE LAKE INDUSTRIAL PARK ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

14 CH 346 Property Addresses: 170 Prairie Lake Road, East Dundee, Illinois 60118 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S

FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above-entitled cause on August 19, 2014, Patrick B. Perez, the Sheriff of Kane County, Illinois, or his deputy, will on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at the hour of 9:00 a.m., at the Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, Room JC100, St. Charles, Illinois 60175, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder(s) for cash, the following described real estate: LOT 13 IN PRAIRIE LAKE INDUSTRIAL PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13 AND PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 27, 2001 AS DOCUMENT 2001K016788, IN THE VILLAGE OF EAST DUNDEE, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN No: 03-13-476-004 Property Address: 170 Prairie Lake Road, East Dundee, Illinois 60118 The total Judgment on the property was: $1,613,820.70.

The property is as an industrial building.

Terms of Sale: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of sale and the balance is due within 24 hours of the sale; plus, for residential real estate, a statutory judicial sale fee calculated at the rate of $1.00 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, not to exceed $300.00, for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund.

No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Kane County. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "As Is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(l)(H-l) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-l), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(l) and (g)(4) of Section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following application of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State.

If the sale is set aside for any

y reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

The property will not be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information regarding this sale, interested parties may contact: Samuel J. Schumer at Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle LLC, 300 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 3500, Chicago, IL 60173; Telephone: (312) 461-4311.

Samuel J. Schumer (ARDC 6300807) MELTZER, PURTILL & STELLE LLC 300 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 3500 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 987-9900 I624480 (Published in the Kane Country Chronicle, August 29, September 5 & 12, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CHANCERY DIVISION OLD SECOND NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

WILLIAM C. KOULOS a/k/a WILLIAM KOULOS, TENANTS IN POSSESSION, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 14 CH 417 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Kane County, Chancery Division, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage, conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Commonly known as: 240 Grove Street, Sugar Grove, Illinois 60554 Permanent Index Numbers: 1421-182-011 Mortgagor: William C. Koulos Mortgagee: Old Second National Bank Recorded in Kane County Recorder of Deeds Office as Document No. 2008K15235 Present owner of the property: William C. Koulos Notice is also hereby given you that the said Complaint prays for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named defendants, file your Answer to the Complaint in the said suit, or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Kane County, Chancery Division, 540 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles, Illinois on or before September 29, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and any infor-

any mation obtained will be used for that purpose.

Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 4225 Naperville Road, Suite 230 Lisle, Illinois 60451 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, August 29, September 5 & 12, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS EMILY ISAAC Plaintiff vs.

OSVALDO LUIS ISAAC Defendant CASE NO. 14 D 1005 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit(s) having been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL DEFENDANTS IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED ACTION, that said action has been commenced in said Court by the plaintiff(s), naming you as defendant(s) therein and praying For a Dissolution of Marriage, and for other relief; that summons has been issued out of this Court against you as provided by law, and, that this action is still pending and undetermined in said Court.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you file your answer or otherwise make your appearance in said action in this Court, by filing the same in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on or before September 29, 2014, AN ORDER OF DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court on August 20, 2014. /s/ Thomas M. Hartwell Clerk of the Circuit Court Karen L. Delveaux Attorney for Petitioner – Emily Isaac Atty Registration No: 6193046 800 E Roosevelt Road, B-222 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 630-858-3038 Attorney E-mail: KDelveauxLaw@ aol.com (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, August 29, September 5 & 12, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: STEVEN DEZURKO Address: 4309 Green Pastures Road, Carpentersville, Illinois 60110 Date of Death: May 6, 2014 / Arlington Heights, IL Case No. 2014 P 432 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES 1. Notice is hereby given of Steven Dezurko who died on May 6, 2014, a resident of Carpentersville, Illinois.

2. The Representative for the estate is: Krysten Rausa, 778 S.

Kane County Chronicle / KCChronicle.com • Friday, September 12, 2014 • ys Bayles Dr., Romeoville, IL 60110.

3. The Attorney for the estate is: Ted A. Meyers / Meyers & Flowers, LLC, 3 N. Second Street, Suite 300, St. Charles, Illinois 60174.

4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 1, 2015. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 540 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles, IL 60174 or with the Representative or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

5. On August 8, 2014, an Order Admitting the Will to Probate was entered.

6. Within forty-two (42) days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony or witnesses to the Will in open Court, or other evidence, as provided under Article VI 5/6-21 (755 ILCS 5/6/21).

7. Within six (6) months after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided under Section VIII 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/81).

8. The estate will be administrated without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4).

6. Within forty-two days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony or witnesses to the Will in open Court, or other evidence, as provided in Article 755 ILCS 5/6-21.

7. Within six months after the effective date of the original Order Admit-ting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided in 755 ILCS 5/8-1.

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle, August 29, September 5 & 12, 2014

PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: On the following date and location given, the Kane County Historic Preservation Commission will hold an open public hearing for the purpose of soliciting public response and inquiries relative to the nomination of 13 parcels along Pouley Road, in Blackberry Township, to the Kane County Rustic Road Program. The road corridor is the length of Pouley Road between Keslinger Road on the north and Hughes Road to the south.

The Permanent Real Estate Index Numbers of the properties included in the protected road corridor are 11-09-100-002, 11-09-200007, 11-09-200-017, 11-09200-009,11-09-200-010, 1109-400-010, 11-09-400-011, /s/ Ted A. Meyers 11-09-400-012, 11-09-400Attorney for Executor 009, 11-09-400-008,11-16200-001,11-16-100-020,11-16(Published in the Kane County 100-021.

Chronicle, August 29, September 5 & 12, 2014.)

DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Thursday, September 25, 2014

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KATINA G. CAMONI 872 Gosselin Circle, Batavia, IL 60510 Date and Place of Death: 7/28/14 Case No. 2014 P 465 ADMINISTRATION PUBLICATION NOTICE 1. Notice is given of the death of Katina G. Camoni who died on July 28, 2014, a resident of Batavia, Illinois.

2. The name and address of the representative for the estate is: DAVID WALKER, 1425 Ford Street, Geneva, IL 60134.

3. The Attorney for the estate is: LEONARD J. SERAPHIN, 2210 Dean Street, Suite P-2, St. Charles, IL 60175.

4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before March 22, 2015. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 540 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles, IL 60174 or with the Representative, or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

5. On August 22, 2014 an Order Appointing the Representative was entered.

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