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Come home to comfort and great style with the help of

Geneva Home Works Welcome to Geneva Home Works, a full-line furniture store meeting décor needs for every room in your home.

At Geneva Home Works, furniture is made to order with plenty of custom options available to suit your preferences. Lamps, artwork, rugs and accessories are on hand to help complete your room. Visit the 10,000 – square foot showroom featuring many of the available items for your viewing and design inspiration.

Looking for more? An in-store design team is at the ready to consult with you, at the store or in your home, to help you find just the right pieces for your home to achieve the look and feel that fits your lifestyle.

Manager Kate Radman grew up in the furniture industry, and has worked for the family-owned store for 18 years. Her history with the store and her training in design give her an eye for pieces that work together and complement each other, and a clients own personal style.

“We offer products at a reasonable price with great customer service,” Radman says. “Many of our brands are customizable. We carry everything from living room, dining room, home office, bedroom and entertainment, along with the accessories you need to go along with it.”

WHAT’S INSIDE 1749 Randall Home Shops......................................................................................................... 7 Bird Is The Word.............................................................................................................................17 Bob Jass Chevrolet......................................................................................................................... 5 Elite Furniture Boutique.............................................................................................................. 7 Fox Valley Auto Group.................................................................................................................. 8 Geneva Commons.......................................................................................................................13

Pricing also is geared towards fitting both lifestyle and budget, she adds, and the store offers both traditional styles and the latest trends in furniture design. For the best combination of value and quality, consult with onsite professionals to learn more about our custom ordering and financing options.

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“We show many items on our floor, and our design center offers even more brands, so I’m confident we will find the perfect pieces for you and your family,” she says. “We are always excited to work with clients to make their homes their own.”

Geneva Home Works.................................................................................................................... 2 House of Fireplaces....................................................................................................................... 9 Illinois Railway Museum............................................................................................................18 Little Red Barn Door...................................................................................................................... 3 Loyal Companions................................................................................................................10-11 MGT Stone, Inc................................................................................................................................. 7 Modern Dentistry.........................................................................................................................16 Northern Illinois Food Bank....................................................................................................... 4

Visit Geneva Home Works today, or stop in for the store’s annual tent sale June 21,22 and 23. It’s the biggest sale of the year and there are beautiful deals to be found in every aisle!

Orange Heating & Cooling.......................................................................................................17 Safe Harbor Counseling............................................................................................................12 Seniors Helping Seniors.............................................................................................................. 6 State Street Jewelers...................................................................................................................15 Sterling Bank...................................................................................................................................15

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33W622 Roosevelt Rd. West Chicago

630.208.0048

Closed Monday Tues,Wed, Fri – 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Thurs 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sun Noon-5 p.m.

Open The Door To A Unique Shopping Experience Discover eclectic home décor, custom furnishings & architectural salvage at Little Red Barn Door

By Aimee Barrows Blending old pieces with new is the hottest trend in home décor, and if you’re looking to add some unique touches to your space, Little Red Barn Door in Geneva is the place to go for original architectural salvage and other custom items.

At the boutique, which is located in the historic Berry House on Third Street, you’ll find everything from candles, artwork, custom-made pillows, furniture and many other eclectic goods. The inventory is constantly changing, so the store is always updated with exclusive items.

Owner Sylvia Torres, a St. Charles resident, opened the Little Red Barn Door in December of 2017, just in time for the holiday shopping season. She says that business has been good, which she attributes to the increased interest in customizing homes with one-of-akind décor, as well as the warm, personalized attention she gives each customer.

“We like to keep current with the trends in our industry. We’re a small space, so keeping it fresh and new is important,” she explains. “A lot of people tell me my store is a nice addition to the area. My prices are reasonable and the store is very personable. I’m always here, so I get to know my customers.”

Torres has always loved decorating and designing, but says she never thought she’d own a home décor boutique. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Northern Illinois University and later spent almost 20 years working in her family’s business, Legna Iron Works, where she was in charge of accounting, marketing and human resources.

But thanks to the encouragement of her family and friends, Torres decided it was time to leave the family company and pursue her passion. And because of her connections with the steel company, she’s able to bring vintage industrial pieces into her shop. Many of the items available in the store are also locally-made.

“I’ve always felt I was creative and I love decorating,” she says. “People tell me that I have a good eye and I’m able to bring items together nicely. We are very fortunate to work with a great group of talented local small businesses that help us stock the shop with all the beautiful, unique items we carry.”

I’ve always felt I was creative and I love decorating. People tell me that I have a good eye and I’m able to bring items together nicely. We are very fortunate to work with a great group of talented local small businesses that help us stock the shop with all the beautiful, unique items we carry.

Torres, who owns Little Red Barn Door with her husband Tony, initially began selling her unique pieces online. But the orders began coming in so quickly that Torres was spending a lot of time and money on packaging and shipping. It was then that she knew it was time to open a brick and mortar location.

Once Torres decided to take the plunge, her next step was scouting an appropriate location for her store. Even though it’s small, Torres says the second-floor space fits right in with the other retailers in the Berry House.

“We knew this type of shop needed to be in a special kind of area, and Third Street had everything we were looking for,” Torres says. “I felt that this type of store wouldn’t fit into a strip mall. When we came across the available space in the Berry House, we jumped at the opportunity.”

And in the year and a half since Little Red Barn Door has been open, Torres has already experienced some special memories with her customers. She says that a customer was able to purchase a church pew from the Congregational Church of Batavia at the store.

“Her parents got married in that church, and she came in with a photo of her parents’ wedding, in that church with those pews in the background,” Torres remembers. “Just seeing how happy she was to be able to purchase something with so much meaning to her family was really cool.”

Our biggest obstacle has been the lack of storage space; however, we’re setting up our warehouse which will include a showroom perfect for hosting shopping events, paint parties, classes and more,” she says. “I’d like to grow and learn from all our experiences during the first year in business so that we can become better. The ultimate goal over the next five years is to be a big part of Third Street and to be recognized in the industry.”

Little Red Barn Door is located at 227 S. Third St., Suite 205, Geneva and is open Tues-Wed 10am-5pm, Thurs-Sat 10am-6pm & Sun 12pm-5pm. Call (630) 402-0072 or email littleredbarndoor@comcast.net for more information, or visit the store’s Facebook page.

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NO SCHOOL

NO LUNCH Hunger never takes a vacation.

Donate today.

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Summer has finally arrived,

and things are busier than ever at Bob Jass Chevrolet!

In keeping with the dealership’s consistent efforts to help our local community, the month of May featured a three-day event to benefit our nation’s military, Fox Valley Saddle Club, the Elburn/Countryside Food Pantry, as well as Lazarus House, and the American Legion.

Thursday, May 16th was Military Appreciation day honoring our local veterans. That day there were Chevrolet caps, t-shirts, and koozies given to veterans.

There were also drawings for raffle prizes and a door prize for every guest.

Friday, May 17th was all about the Fox Valley Saddle Association – a partner organization with Bob Jass Chevrolet dealing with equine education and

Stay tuned for our second annual USO Cook Out on July 13th – the grill will be hot, and everyone is welcome!

awareness. There were free drawings for raffle prizes and door prizes for each guest. There were even some amusing impromptu efforts by members of the service staff to lasso a fake bull.

And finally, Saturday, May 18th was the Day to Give Back with donations being accepted for the Elburn and Countryside Food Pantry. The goal was to fill the bed of the new 2019 Silverado – and with the generosity from everyone dropping off food and paper products, that goal was more than realized.

On Saturday, Bob Jass Chevrolet also hosted a barbecue featuring hot dogs from Reams – the dealership’s next-door neighbor!

As if that weren’t enough, there was a free-will donation with proceeds going to Lazarus House in St. Charles, and the American Legion. Monetary donations totaled more than $600!

On the following Tuesday, Business Development Manager Greg Sternberg and Service Department employee Joe Soma drove the Silverado to the Elburn Food Pantry to unload all that had been donated.

According to Greg, staff were thrilled with the volume of all that was donated.

Summer is definitely in full swing at Bob Jass Chevrolet!

(630) 365-6481 300 S. Main St., Elburn www.BobJassChevrolet.com

Se habla Espanol, pregunte por Kate!

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Find Meaningful Work With

Seniors

In Your Community!

Part-Time Paid Positions OPEN with Seniors Helping Seniors Fox Valley As our aging population continues to grow, more and more families are turning to in-home care services for the non-medical needs of seniors.

Seniors Helping Seniors is a nationwide franchise for in-home care founded on the unique philosophy that seniors connect best with other seniors because of their understanding and compassion gained from the wisdom of life experience. Seniors Helping Seniors of Fox Valley is owned by St. Charles native and retired U. S. Navy Captain, Caroline (Carlson) Olinger.

In order to meet the needs of seniors and their families, Seniors Helping Seniors is looking for loving, flexible and patient men and women (~40+) to help serve our clients as Providers. Required qualification for Providers are good health, valid

driver license/current insurance, available to work 12-20 hrs./week, cell phone and computer access.

Many of our clients, known as Receivers, live in their own home but can no longer do daily routines independently, such as laundry, errands, and meal preparation. Providers help with those daily tasks, and more. In their time spent together, Providers and Receivers develop deep relationships of trust and care which add a mutually rewarding dimension.

“Getting to know receivers and their families is an added benefit to the rewards of helping them stay in their homes and function as independently as possible.” is interacting with Receivers.”

“It is a wonderful thing to give back and help other seniors during difficult times. It may be someone who just needs a little help for a short while or for a more long term situation.”

“Seniors Helping Seniors has been such a positive experience for me over the past nine years. The seniors we care for have had such full lives and I always learn something from them…”

If you meet the basic requirements and have a heart for helping others, please call Seniors Helping Seniors of Fox Valley at (630) 937-4246 or go to our website, https://seniorcarefoxvalley. com and fill out an on-line application via the “Interested in Becoming a Caregiver” tab. We look forward to hearing from you!

Perhaps you would like to become a part of a senior’s life and be of service to your community. Do you find purpose and meaning in being a listening companion and helping others in need? Do you like to keep active and find satisfaction in the completion of tasks? Your abilities and talents can make a difference in the daily lives of seniors. Our Providers are retired teachers, homemakers, chaplains, business managers, nurses, and include various other backgrounds.

From our Providers about their experience working for Seniors Helping Seniors of Fox Valley: “Caring for people who have lived the same life as we have gives us a lot in common. It’s a great concept and I would recommend it to anyone who’s looking for meaningful part time work and a few extra dollars.”

“I like doing work that has the potential to make a difference in someone’s life. It is a rewarding and community service opportunity for us. The best part

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Seniors Helping Seniors of Fox Valley

(630) 937-4246

https://seniorcarefoxvalley.com

1749 Randall Home Shops Geneva

ELITE FURNITURE & MORE HIGH-QUALITY RESALE WITH FLAIR ELITE FURNITURE BOUTIQUE

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Shop us First...

We have Everything You Need!

1749 S. Randall Road, Geneva, IL

(East Side of Randall Rd. next to Mario Tricoci & Walter E. Smithe)

Tues. & Wed. 12 - 6 | Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10 - 7 | Sun. 12 - 4 | Seasonal Hours May Vary

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Let our stone and cabinetry define your home.

Hundreds of Stone Slabs in Stock • Showroom Open 7 Days a Week • Exclusive Vein Match • Kitchen • Baths

• Bar Areas •Studies/Libraries • Outdoor Living Areas

Quality Service for over 33 years

BARRINGTON 817 W. Northwest Hwy | GENEVA1749 S. Randall Road | www.MGTSTONE.com | 847.382.1142 Insight • June 2019 | Special Advertising Section • Page 7

We Move People The goal of the Fox Valley Auto Group, comprised of three dealerships: Fox Valley Volkswagen St. Charles, Fox Valley Volkswagen Schaumburg and Fox Valley Buick GMC St. Charles, is to sell and service new Volkswagen, Buick and GMC vehicles and all makes and models of pre-driven vehicles. However, more importantly, the mission of their 160-plus employee team is to Move People.

They want everyone who is in contact with them every day to be MOVED. Moved in many ways, but always for the better — better than before their engagement with them — whether it is financially, spiritually, emotionally, as well as, professionally. “We want to move people to a better place in their lives just by dealing and working with us,” said founder, President and CEO Emir Abinion.

“Imagine the impact we can have on people’s lives with this as our focus. This is what it truly means to be of service.”

Abinion accepted the Better Business Bureau’s 2018 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics in November. The Auto Group was selected from among hundreds of nominations, and just the second automobile dealership to ever

receive the Torch Award. The Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics has been awarded to businesses annually since 1996 and embodies the BBB’s mission of advancing trust in the marketplace. Being a recipient of this award indicates that a company demonstrates leadership, responsibility, and high standards of ethics to benefit their customers, employees, and community.

The Auto Group supports numerous local charities including Habitat for cer Humanity, Cal’s Angels, LivingWell Cancer Resource Center, Lazarus House, CASA Kane County, Generation Rescue, Tuskegee NEXT, Northernn Illinois Food Bank and many more.

Abinion began selling vehicles to help pay for college and fell in love with the business. His first dealership was Landmark Ford in Niles, Illinois for 16 years. Vice President, Pre-driven Vehicle Director and Partner Shakeel Omar, operated a successful pre-driven automotive

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retail store in Chicago, IL for over 16 years. Long-time friends, Abinion and Omar met when they were selling cars together at Golf Mill Ford in the mid-1980s.

Their focus toward providing superior customer service and excellent ownership experience has allowed Fox Valley Auto

Group to expand over the years. Abinion opened the Volkswagen dealership in West Chicago in 2006, which in 2016 moved and expanded to a 40,000 square-foot facility in St. Charles. Fox Valley Volkswagen Schaumburg opened in 2008 and recently underwent a significant remodel both

inside and out to enhance the customer experience. Fox Valley Buick GMC of St. Charles opened in 2011.

In 2016, Frank Butnaru, who worked for Abinion in sales at Landmark Ford, was named as a second partner and is M the General Manager of the Buick GMC dealership. Th The two are long-time friends, as well. Today, the Auto Group sells about 5,000 vehicles and services more than 54,000.

In 2012, Volkswagen awarded Abinion the Volkswagen Diamond Pin Award, a recognition bestowed on only four dealers in North America and 70 Volkswagen dealers world-wide, for their overall commitment to the brand and its customers. custom They were again recognized in 2015 and 2017 with membership in Volkswagen’s Customer First Club. This accolade recognizes the dealership as a top performer in customer satisfaction on a national level.

Abinion said the secret to his dealerships’ success is to treat people like he would want to be treated and to be a value through service to his customers and community. “This comes first before any vehicle is sold or serviced,” he said.

www.foxvalleyautogroup.com Fox Valley Volkswagen 4050 E. Main St. • St. Charles FoxValleyVW.com

630-231-9900

Fox Valley Buick GMC

1421 E. Main St. • St. Charles FoxValleyBuickGMC.com

630-584-6400

Fox Valley Volkswagen

1000 East Golf Road • Schaumburg MyFoxValleyVW.com

847-839-8101

houses into homes WE’VE TURNED

FOR OVER 60 YEARS

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ouse of Fireplaces aspires to be your “one-stop fireplace shop,” where we can meet all of your fireplace needs, from complete installation of new fireplaces to technical support and advice. We offer gas, wood and electric fireplaces, gas logs, inserts, custom glass doors, custom mantels, granite, marble, cultured stone, installation and superb service.

Come see our newly-updated and re-designed showroom. Marvel at our dramatic new centerpiece, the Heat & Glo True masonry-styled direct vent fireplace, our new line of durable Broilmaster grills, and all our new displays and products. We’ve made a major investment to make your shopping experience even better.

Showroom manager Kevin Sandell represents the

third generation of the Sandell family business. Kevin manages the retail side of the business while his father, Mark Sandell, manages the wholesale side.

full time shortly after graduating college with a degree in business administration, and took over showroom operations in 2010.

Founded in 1953 by Stanley Sandell after his return from the Navy in World War II, the business began as one of the first distributors of the Thulman wood burning fireplace. When Thulman turned into the Majestic Fireplace Company, the business took the name Majestic Distributing. Originally a strictly wholesale company selling the Majestic Fireplace to builders and heating contractors, we opened our first retail outlet in 1963—and House of Fireplaces was born.

“We have been selling fireplaces since the very beginning of the air-cooled prefabricated fireplace,” Kevin said. “We have seen the industry go from one manufacturer to hundreds, from three fireplace choices to thousands. Throughout this evolution, we have continued to adapt to the changing tastes by adding more options, brands and choices for the customer.”

Kevin, who started at the bottom sweeping the warehouse after school as a kid, worked summers and winters while going to school. He started working

We offer the best fireplaces, and with the most knowledgeable employees, the best possible customer service before and after the sale.

some of the exceptional fireplaces and options available. We would also like to add an outdoor products display area.

We go the extra mile in customer service. One of our funniest and most memorable experiences happened when a customer came in with his wife to look at gas logs. He really liked the gas grills, but she was not interested in the grills. So they looked at log sets and left.

We look forward to discovering how the fireplace industry will change and what new things there will be. We would like to see an increase in our in-house manufactured products, perhaps including a millwork shop for in-house custom mantels or a metal shop for high quality chase tops.

A couple days later, the wife returned, saying she would like to buy the grill for her husband as a surprise birthday present. She bought the grill and asked us to hold it until they came back for a log set. Later that week, the husband returned by himself and said he would like to buy the grill without his wife knowing about it.

Somehow, we managed to hold him off on buying the grill. It ended up being a great surprise for him when they came in to get the gas log set, and he saw the grill with a big bow on it.

Our

Although we look forward to the future, we are extremely proud of our long history as a family-run business. We have been turning houses into homes for 60 years.

HOUSE OF FIREPLACES 1255 Bowes Road, Elgin (847) 741-6464 thehouseoffireplaces.com Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

future plans include expanding the showroom space during the next year to better showcase

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Give Your Pets The Best In Vet Care K

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oyal Companions is a pet-centric veterinary practice providing state-of-the-art care in a FearFree environment. This results in more pleasant visits for beloved pets and their people. Loyal Companions is passionate about elevating the care your pet receives to the next level.

Dr. Vicki Petsche has practiced veterinary medicine for 22 years and has worked in several veterinary hospitals in the Chicago suburbs, as well as in Miami, Fla. She settled in the Fox Valley area 15 years ago, and has been practicing in this community ever since.

Loyal Companions Animal Hospital and Pet Resort is a full-

service veterinary hospital that also offers luxury overnight lodging, day care, grooming and training classes.

The style of the building allowed Dr. Petsche to design the animal hospital and pet resort of her dreams. As an added bonus, there is a spacious yard for the lodging and day care pets to get outdoor exercise.

Dr. Petsche’s love for animals began at a very young age. She started riding horses when she was five years old, and throughout her childhood spent her time caring for her family’s pets — dogs, cats, hamsters, horses and a goat. It was here, as a little girl in rural Michigan, that she decided to become a veterinarian.

Dr. Petsche has aligned herself with the recently developed Fear-Free initiative, and Loyal Companions is one of the first animal hospitals in the country to have the whole staff become Fear-Free Certified Professionals. Special attention has been paid to the smallest details of the new hospital’s design to ensure every pet’s experience at Loyal Companions is calming and pleasant.

Loyal Companions Fear Free certified staff employ numerous scientifically based techniques to keep pets (and their

people!) calm and stress free while they receive veterinary care. This includes an innovative hospital design, which gives cats their own section in the hospital so they never have to see, hear or smell a dog. Cats and dogs have their own separate entrances.

Additionally, the new animal hospital design has eliminated the waiting room, as this can be the area where most pets and their people become stressed. Upon arriving, pets and their people are ushered into spacious exam rooms, each with a window to allow for natural light, proven to improve wellbeing.

Scientifically proven to produce calming effects, speciesspecific calming music and pheromones are diffused into each room. To ensure pets equate only positive experiences with coming to Loyal Companions, owners are asked to bring their pets to their appointments hungry so tasty treats or food can be provided throughout the exam and procedures.

Loyal Companions is proud to be an AAHA Accredited Hospital. They are in the top 12% of hospitals nationwide and

LOYAL COMPANIONS 2312 W. Main St. St. Charles 630-524-2125

www.loyal-companions.com Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri: 7am-6pm; Tue & Thur: 7am - 7pm; Sat: 9 am - Noon

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Companions is also a Cat Friendly ce, certified by the American iation of Feline Practitioners. Loyal anions rolls out the red carpet ment for your feline friend giving them own entrance, own exam rooms and reatment space so your cat will never o see, hear or smell a dog during their By decreasing the stress and anxiety of ts Loyal Companions is able to achieve her er level of care for your feline friend.

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t Loyal Companions Pet Resort your dog or cat will receive extra special attention. If you will be traveling, your pet can lodge overnight in one of our spacious dog suites or kitty condos.

There are cozy beds, special treats and one-on-one attention from our caring staff.

Each area of the Pet Resort is equipped with state-of-the-art webcams so pet owners will be at ease knowing they can see their pets even if they are miles away. For additional peace of mind, you can have confidence knowing Dr. Vicki Petsche and staff are ready and willing to assist your pet if the need for veterinary care should arise. Plan ahead by at least three weeks when reserving a lodging stay because some pets may need to have vaccines updated.

Doggie Day Care is the perfect solution if you are a working pet parent or have a busy schedule with your human children. It is especially helpful with the busy holiday schedules and winter weather. Your dog can have a full or half-day of playtime exercising in our spacious indoor and outdoor areas. At Loyal Companions we take our day care service to the next level by providing your pet with extra training

in basic manners or we can work on a skill or trick at your request. We want the time spent with us to be stimulating both socially and intellectually — the same as a high quality children’s day care center.

Keep your dog smelling fresh and looking their best by taking advantage of our full grooming services.

This service includes bath and brush out, hair cut based on your dog’s breed and your preferences, nail trimming and grinding, ear cleaning. This is a great service after a lodging stay or a fun day of daycare so your pet goes home smelling fresh and clean.

Loyal Companions Pet Resort ... the care and compassion your pet deserves.

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Safe Harbor:

Navigating the Currents in Life

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herapists at Safe Harbor Counseling emphatically believe in the value of the individual by virtue of his/ her existence and that effective and lasting changes must be built on a solid foundation composed of the individual’s personal strengths and an awareness of available supports. Perspectives and interventions are based on sound psychological theory as well as Christian principles. .

Convenient to Kane and Kendall counties, Safe Harbor Counseling offers counseling for children, adolescents and adults, assistance with the special education process, support through the experience of workplace bullying, as well as presentations on a variety of educational and behavioral health issues. Please visit www.safeharboril.com.

Meet Safe Harbor Counseling Therapists BETH PLACHETKA, EdD, LCSW, MSW, MAEL “It is important to recognize the relationship between the body and the mind. Our unprocessed experiences can cause unexpected emotional and physical distress.” Drawing from a unique blend of professional experiences as therapist, teacher and school social worker, Dr. Beth Plachetka, LCSW offers services to adolescents and adults in the areas of relationships, PTSD, bullying, anxiety and depression, and workplace issues using a variety of therapeutic techniques including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for traumatic memories, Somatic Experiencing and Touch Therapy. Consultation and supervision services as well as professional development.

JANET MEEKS, LCPC provides services for adolescents and adults in the areas of relationships, depression and anxiety.

Janet’s experience as a special education teacher is the foundation of her expertise in successful interpersonal skills at school and work. She is an experienced clinician in CBT and behavioral therapy and is an excellent guide through the special education process. Janet has provided training for professionals as well as therapy for both individuals and couples.

KIMBERLY RHODES, LCPC brings a well-deserved reputation of highly effective clinical skills and knowledge. Kim has been with Safe Harbor since December of 2014 serving clients experiencing trauma, domestic violence, Asperger challenges, group, individual and couples therapy. Kim has been working in mental health for 20 years having provided clinical counseling, managing programs, training interns/teaching, and served previously for a local agency as clinical director.

SAFE HARBOR COUNSELING 76 S. Main St., Ste. A, Sugar Grove (630) 466-8657 office • (630) 272-4959 cell www.SafeHarborIL.com www.drbethplachetka.com follow us on facebook Page 12 • Insight • June 2019 | Special Advertising Section

KATHERINE DOLEWSKI, MSW, LCSW offers therapeutic intervention for children preschool through 6th grade, teens, and adults. Katherine also works with parents to help them learn how to support their child and facilitate positive changes at home. Katherine utilizes her ten years of experience as a school social worker to help guide families through the special education process and collaborates with school staff as an advocate for her clients. Katherine helps clients suffering from anxiety, depression, family change, loss, and relational issues. Katherine believes that as clients gain a better understanding and awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors they are better equipped to cope with daily stressors.

Maricela Perez APN, owner of Santa Maria Health provides bilingual services for patients requiring medications. Santa Maria Health is located at Safe Harbor Counseling. Appointments are scheduled by calling 630-346-3995 or mailing at santamariahealth@gmail.com

Entertaining, All Year Long Geneva Commons and enjoyment go hand-in-hand. The Green, the outdoor gathering area that opened last summer, is the perfect venue for a wide variety of entertainment and events. The lineup this summer includes free concerts, movie nights, yoga and fitness, storytimes, plus the ever-popular Girl’s Night Out. Of course, shopping and dining are still the highlight, and Geneva Commons continues to curate the best experience possible.

Voted Number One Shopping Center Geneva Commons consistently gets the popular vote for the best shopping center in Kane County. The outdoor lifestyle center serves the west suburban Chicago metropolitan area with a premier collection of stores and restaurants including Crate & Barrel, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Barnes & Noble, Forever 21, Sephora, H&M, Williams Sonoma, California Pizza Kitchen, Houlihan’s, Bar Louie, and many others.

Shopping at its Best Geneva Commons features 58 upscale retailers stocked with everything from the latest fashions, accessories and beauty products to sports gear, home furnishings and an endless selection of gifts and promotions.

If you need a little pampering, top beauty spots like Massage Envy, Ravenna Nail Salon and the Amazing Lash Studio will have you feeling refreshed and renewed.

Delicious Dining From a quick snack while shopping to enjoying an evening with family or friends, dining choices abound at Geneva Commons. Come see what’s cooking at Bar Louie, California Pizza Kitchen, and Houlihan’s.

In a hurry? Grab a quick, satisfying meal or snack from Corner Bakery Cafe, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Jamba Juice, Noodles & Company, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, or Starbucks.

Stay Connected for the Latest Savings Geneva Commons has a lot of ways for you to hear about new savings, offers, events and other exciting news. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, or visit their website: www.ShopGenevaCommons.com and sign up for their e-newsletter.

Want someone else to enjoy the experience at Geneva Commons?

Give them a Geneva Commons Gift Card. It’s accepted at all stores and restaurants throughout the center, so it’s guaranteed to please even the most discerning. Gift cards are available for purchase at the Mall Office, located near H&M.

Always Free Wi-Fi Geneva Commons offers free Wi-Fi in all common areas. When you register your mobile device, you’ll also be eligible to receive exclusive Instant Deals from participating stores, plus a free treat just for signing up!

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Voted 2019 BEST FUNERAL HOME

Care for all family members, including pets The Moss Family Funeral Homes is a fullservice, family-owned and operated funeral services business, but it is far more than a typical funeral home. Owners Bryan and Mandi Moss provide death care, funeral and cremation services, and offer a choice of urns, caskets, guidance, comfort, hugs and love. As you will see it is all the extras that they provide to the Fox Valley Communities that makes them stand out.

The Moss family takes pride in the fact that your loved one never leaves their care.

However, their differences are clear even before the passing of a loved one. Bryan encourages people to pre-plan, investigate their options early, even shop around. He said it is important for people to plan the funeral process ahead of time so they are able to truly explore the options available to them. The Moss family encourages people to view their facilities, learn about their process and their philosophy. They do this because they are confident that they provide a level of care and service unmatched in the area.

Theirs is the only funeral home in the Fox Valley area that owns and operates both a human and pet crematory. Most other funeral homes outsource this service. Through a division of Moss Family Funeral Homes, Moss Family Paws was created to care for pets. The firm added its pet service in May of 2013 following the completion of its cremation center in Batavia.

death, loss and grief. He wanted a profession where he could help others going through the same experiences he had gone through.

The Moss family purchased their first funeral home facility in 2001 in Batavia, when Bryan was just 27 years old. He knew that he wanted to own and operate his own funeral home at some point in his career, and it just happened that the previous owner wanted to retire, giving him the chance.

“I was just a kid, and everyone assumed my father was in the business with me. I had to earn the trust of the families we served,” he said. “Our dedication to help and serve the loved ones’ families shone through, and these same families are our biggest referral source.”

Though their business has changed and grown over the years, their philosophy of incorporating the highest level of respect, dignity, ethics and value to their service has remained the same.

Bryan attributes their success to their ability to have options for every family.

“There is not one package or one direction that fits every deceased individual or their families,” he said. “We think outside the box and create a celebration of life that is unique to the individuals we serve.”

That was also the time that the Moss family finished its renovations of the St. Charles location, which was a multi-year total renovation project. Bryan and Mandi purchased the location back in 2009, when they acquired the Norris Funeral Home as the Norris family entered retirement.

Bryan attributes the death of his father of a heart attack at age 42 when he was a young man of 16 years old for the reason, he selected this profession.

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The company is now a factory authorized Bryant dealer, offering premium comfort system products in the industry.

Jim Cannella and his wife Cindy, and the whole Orange team are committed to the area and the people. Family-owned and operated since 2010, they strive to keep their clients comfor table and completely satisfied with their services, including: maintenance and replacement of furnaces and air conditioners, custom duct work, humidifiers, thermostats and indoor air quality improvement.

Jim has more than 25 years in the HVAC industry and has trained the entire Orange Home Services team to share his high standards for excellence, experience and quality of work at every job site. They just hired their 3rd veteran and are proudly training our 1st female technician.

The Cannella’s believe in treating people the same way they want to be treated, and this business

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philosophy has resonated with their client base.

For the third year in a row, Orange Home Services has been recognized as the Daily Herald Readers’ Choice for Best of the Best HVAC company, and won Kane County Chronicle’s 2019 “Best of the Fox� for Best Heating & Cooling as well as the 2019 A A BE award for family business category and Br yant’s Circle of Champions Award.

This continuing recognition shows that customers in the Fox Valley appreciate Orange Home Services’ quality service and excellent cr a f t s ma n s hip. T hey a r e licensed, bonded, and insured.

Orange Home Services operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week to serve their customers.

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to lead an exceptional team at Modern Dentistry which has separated them from other dentist who offer implants.

Modern Dentistry is a pioneer in several techniques, both clinically and in the dental laboratory. Their methods and product are used by skilled implantologists around the country.

The team at Modern Dentistry in Sugar Grove and Yorkville intends to become the largest provider of dental implants in Chicagoland. Based on their progress so far, they are well on their way to achieving that goal.

Modern Dentistry was opened in 2001 and serves Yorkville, Sugar Grove and the surrounding areas. The Sugar Grove location was opened in 2007 as a center for dental implant and sedation therapy. While both offices meed the general dentistry needs of the community, they are one of the few dental providers in Chicagoland to offer comprehensive dental implant therapy for patients who are missing teeth, and intravenous sedation for patients who are afraid of dentists and dental procedures.

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As the first implantologist in the United States to offer the LeClerq-Martinez implant bridge, Dr. Kim has made it his goal to make denture replacement a realistic option for patients who have been suffering from loose and ill-fitting dentures. Many patients have never been given the option of replacing their removable dentures with dental implants, as most dentists do not provide full arch, non-removable dental implant solutions. Those that do often rely upon the minimal mechanical requirements relegating their patients to expensive repairs and replacements.

While denture replacement can be expensive, the benefits are worth it. Biologically, dental implants can help prevent bone loss, thus minimizing disfiguring defects in the jaw and face. Functionally, patients can eat the foods that they

used to enjoy, such as salads, corn on the cob, fresh fruits and vegetables, and other nutritious meals. Their speech often improves due to having stable teeth again. Their self-confidence rises, as they don’t have to worry about embarrassing situations due to loose dentures.

Dr. Kim also started his own dental laboratory in order to keep costs down. While some clinicians are charging over $50,000 for a single arch of dental implant restorations, Modern Dentistry is able to offer an even better solution of almost half the price. The team at Modern Dentistry is not only cost-conscious, they are conscious of the impact their services have on their patients.

“Whenever we change a patient’s smile, we affect their self confidence, their health, and their overall happiness,” Dr. Kim said, “Our profession is truly rewarding to our patients and to us as providers. We understand that we are working with people, not just teeth.”

That focus on the person is what has driven Modern Dentistry to continue to innovate, continue to focus on ways to better serve their patients, and it comes through in the way they treat everyone who enters their doors.

For more information regarding denture replacement, please visit denturehope.com, or call 630-468-7445 to schedule your free implant consultation today.

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