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Batavia facing up to river shore erosion Crumbling dam is major worry for city officials

By MARK FOSTER editorial@kcchronicle.com BATAVIA – The waters of the Fox River are eroding the Batavia shoreline, presenting the community with a challenge it could not ignore.

That was the consensus Tuesday as the Batavia City Council waded into a discussion of how to begin planning for the future of the river.

Such a future likely will not include the crumbling century-old dam just north of the downtown. “The dam is starting to fail,� City Administrator Bill McGrath told aldermen.

Removal or catastrophic failure of the dam would lower river water levels as far north as Fabyan Forest Preserve in Geneva, and potentially turn Depot Pond into a mudhole, officials from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources have said. “The dam is quickly eroding, and once it’s gone, we’ll have a Riverwalk without a river,� 7th Ward Alderman Dave Brown said, referring to the Batavia Riverwalk which was constructed by volunteer labor in the 1990s.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources made a proposal early last decade for the removal of the dam, but an advisory referendum in 2003

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The Batavia City Council has budgeted $50,000 this year to begin looking into the Fox River and related issues. The dam will be one item that is discussed. found that Batavia residents wanted to keep the concrete structure in place.

Without the dam, maintaining water levels in Depot Pond would require closing the mouth of the pond with a berm at its north end, McGrath said.

Beyond the problems posed by the failing dam, erosion of the riverfront up and down Batavia’s stretch of the waterway is creating worries, McGrath said.

Erosion has become particularly severe on the west bank of the river immediately south of the Wilson Street bridge, McGrath said, noting action will be needed to stabi-

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lize the shoreline. “We have erosion next to the main electrical substation, which can’t be allowed to continue,� McGrath said.

While the goal would be to maintain the river banks north and south of the downtown in a natural state, the area between the bridge and the dam in the heart of the city offers opportunities for “urbanization,� McGrath said.

The City Council has budgeted $50,000 this year to begin its investigation. McGrath said possibilities include a citizen’s committee that would make recommendations to the council.

Ownership of riverfront

properties is a complex patchwork of both public and private entities, including the city, Batavia Park District, Kane County Forest Preserve District and local businesses.

Intergovernmental cooperation will be critical, McGrath said, adding that city and park district officials will be meeting this week.

Mayor Jeff Schielke said the city should not count on any financial help from the state of Illinois, but the challenge must be faced. “Over the years, a lot of things have been done to enhance the river, but we’ve still got some stuff to do,� Schielke said.

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Get to know Peter Mincieli St. Charles resident Peter Mincieli, 73, was at an art class at The Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles Township when he answered 11 questions for the Kane County Chronicle’s Brenda Schory.

Where did you grow up?

Brooklyn, New York Who would play you in the movie of your life? John Garfield First job? At a burger place As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? I always liked art, and I wanted to be an artist.

Instead, I was a customs officer at Kennedy International Airport for 30 years.

True Blues event headed to Fermilab

WHAT: True Blues, featuring Corey Harris and Eric Bibb. Tickets cost $28 for adults and $14 for ages 18 and younger.

WHEN: 8 p.m. Jan. 30 WHERE: Fermilab, Pine Street and Kirk Road, in Batavia INFORMATION: Visit www.fnal.gov/culture or call 630-840-2787.

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Kane County Genealogical Society to meet in Geneva

WHAT: The presenter for this evening is Thomas MacEntee. He will be presenting, via the Internet, a live webinar from Chicago “The 15 Habits of Highly Frugal Genealogists.”

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 WHERE: The first-floor meeting room of the Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St., Geneva.

INFORMATION: There will be a four-page handout, and at the conclusion of the webinar, there will be time for questions.

Visitors are welcome. For information about the KCGS, call 630-879-0672 or visit www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilkcgs.

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Open house event at Bridges Montessori

WHAT: Parents of potential preschool and kindergarten students for the 2016-17 school year can meet the staff and check out the classrooms during Bridges Montessori Academy’s open house.

WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday WHERE: 716 Oak St., St. Charles INFORMATION: Call 630-513-9742, visit www.BridgesMontessori.org, or check out the Bridges’ Facebook page.

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Menu set for Bethany Community Supper

WHAT: The menu for January’s Bethany

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Kane County Chronicle staffers pick the best of what to do in your free time Community Supper is chicken poppy seed casserole, mixed vegetables, fruit and a dessert/sundae bar. A children’s menu and “to-go” options are available. It is free.

WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 29 WHERE: 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia INFORMATION: Blood pressure screening will be available. Reservations are not required. Call 630-879-3444 for information.

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Live entertainment at Old Towne Pub Wasco

WHAT: Old Towne Pub Wasco will host live music. Soda is a cover band performing music from the past and the present. Evergreen is a Milwaukee-based five-piece band that blends rock, jazz, funk, country and folk.

WHEN: Soda will play at 9 p.m. Friday.

Evergreen will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday.

WHERE: OTP Wasco, 40W290 LaFox Road, Campton Hills INFORMATION: Visit www.otpwasco.com or call 630-513-4240.

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“Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption”

by Laura Hillenbrand Favorite charity? Catholic Charities Do you have children? Two children, eight grandchildren Favorite ice cream flavor? Chocolate Words of wisdom? Always try to leave the world a better place.

Favorite local restaurant? Nuova Italia in St. Charles What is an interesting factoid about yourself? I met Frank Sinatra.

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Elburn trustees deny village administrator’s resignation

By AL LAGATTOLLA alagattolla@shawmedia.com ELBURN – Erin Willrett remains Elburn’s village administrator, at least for now.

Elburn trustees, by a vote of 4-2, denied a motion to accept Willrett’s resignation. Those who voted against the motion said they would not approve a separation agreement that ac-

companied the resignation.

They said the preference was that Willrett remain in the role until early May, when village appointments are made.

Willrett was not at the meeting. Officials said she was on vacation through Thursday. The item had been on the agenda for the Elburn Village Board meeting on Tuesday.

Board members Bill Grab-

arek, Dave Gualdoni, Pat Schuberg and Jeff Walter voted against accepting the resignation. Ken Anderson and John Krukoff voted to accept the resignation and the separation agreement. “I feel uncomfortable considering, essentially, a separation or payout agreement,� Grabarek said during the meeting.

Gualdoni said he agreed

LOCAL BRIEF release. Their employees – Ronald County sheriff cites 2 in alcohol compliance checks Ritchey, 64, of Elburn, and Lori

• BP, 9S593 Route 47, Sugar Grove.

Ward, 56, of Marengo, respectively • Dutch West Inn, 36W610 An Elburn man was one of two people cited last week with selling – each received citations and were Foothill Road, Elgin. given a court date, the release • Old Starks, 43W478 Route 72, alcohol to a minor during a round states.

Hampshire. of liquor compliance checks, acThe businesses that successfully • BP, 125 W. Plank Road, Burlingcording to a Kane County Sheriff’s passed the checks were as follows: ton.

Office news release. • Stoney’s Tavern, 1031 RidgeThe checks were done at 12 busi- • Fox View Liquor Store, 6N559 Route 25, St. Charles. way Ave., Aurora. nesses with undercover agents, • Winners Circle Bar and Grill, • Rudy’s Bar, 900 Hill Ave., the release states.

50W226 Old State Road, Maple Aurora.

Chuck’s Bar and Grill, at 47W739 Park. • Parkside Lanes, 34W185 MontRoute 64, Virgil; and Mott’s Bar, • Calamity Jane’s, 9S593 Route gomery Road, Montgomery. at 195 Main St., Burlington; sold 47, Sugar Grove. – Kane County Chronicle alcohol to minors, according to the

with Grabarek, adding he would “consider it a waste of taxpayer money.�

Village President Dave Anderson said the vote means that Willrett remains the village administrator.

Previously, Dave Anderson had described Willrett’s resignation as a “board decision.�

The board members who voted against the resignation said

they were not critical of Willrett’s performance, instead saying they wanted to go in a different direction. “Don’t get me wrong,� Gualdoni said. “Erin does a great job.�

Gualdoni said he is hoping for “status quo� until May, but then trustees want to examine

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Maple Park police chief plans May retirement

By KATIE SMITH ksmith@shawmedia.com MAPLE PARK – After 40 years of public service in Kane and DeKalb counties, Maple Park Police Chief Michael Acosta plans to retire in May. Acosta, 61, joined the Maple Park force as its leader in 2009 after in 31 years of work at the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, he said.

Under Acosta, the Maple Park police raised more than any department in the state in the Torch Run for Special Olympics fundraiser in two consecutive years, and mended what he felt was a disconnect between the community and local law enforcement.

Family matters, however, have encouraged Acosta to announce the retirement he had been considering for the past few months.

“My mother-in-law has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and is not expected to live long,” Acosta said. “So I started thinking you need to start enjoying life before your life is taken from you, because you don’t know how long it’s going to be.”

Acosta’s last day with the

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Maple Park Police Chief Mike Acosta (second from left) receives a plaque for his department’s fundraising achievements for Special Olympics Illinois during the Law Enforcement Torch Run Kickoff Conference last year when the Maple Park Police Department ranked first in raising money for Special Olympics Illinois. Also pictured are Special Olympics athlete Drew White of Normal (from left) and officers Tony Ayala and John Threlkeld. department will be May 14.

His time as police chief added an element of structure to the community, Village President Kathy Curtis said.

“Chief Acosta brought professionalism and stability to the Maple Park Police Department,” she said. “I think he’ll be best known for the relationships he built with the residents

and the businesses in Maple Park.”

From his first day on duty, Acosta’s energy was focused on repairing what he saw as a fractured relationship between the department and the community, starting with its children.

“The kids, when we first came in here, there was like a wall between us,” Acosta said.

“Now I have kids stop in my office and there will be five or six bikes outside stopping in to talk to the chief or the police officers.”

Acosta packed a room at Village Hall with arcade games, couches and a popcorn machine, so he could host a regular movie night with the community’s children and the police department.

The spot also served as a safe alternative for kids who might otherwise find themselves running with the wrong crowd, Acosta said.

“If we don’t reach our kids at an early age, like about 10 or 11, somebody else on the street will and that’s where the gangs come in and that kind of negative influence comes into their lives,” he said. “It’s not a problem in Maple Park, but to avoid that, that’s what we do. You want to get your children active in something soon.”

The hangout is supervised by volunteers and open to the public from 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Although Acosta hopes to spend his retirement sleeping into the early afternoon at his Sugar Grove home, he plans to

stay involved with one of his favorite organizations.

“He brought community pride to the community by working with the Special Olympics,” Curtis said.

In both 2013 and 2014 Maple Park took first place in the state by raising the most money for the organization.

“I have a small police department,” Acosta said. “I’m the only full-time guy and I have seven part-timers. We’re not a 24-hour police department, and we only have 1,400 people here in this town, yet in 2014 we raised the most [money] that they’d ever seen.”

As Acosta and his wife, Karen Acosta, prepare to settle into retirement with each other, the Village Board is in search of a new police chief, someone they hope to promote internally, Curtis said.

The board will decide by its Feb. 2 meeting if they will begin an outside search.

Acosta has just a few words of advice for whomever the board chooses.

“The community will tell you what their main complaint is,” he said. “People wave at you now. They like the police here.”

Report: Campton Hills leads state of Illinois in safety

By ASHLEY SLOBODA asloboda@shawmedia.com CAMPTON HILLS – Campton Hills leads the state in safety, according to an analysis published this week by HomeSnacks.

According to its website, HomeSnacks – which uses data and analytics to deter-

mine the quality of life for places nationwide – based its rankings on the FBI’s 2014 Uniform Crime Report for 202 communities with populations of at least 5,000.

Three criteria were considered: violent crimes – murders, assaults, rapes, armed robberies – per capita; property crimes – thefts, burglaries,

motor vehicle thefts – per capita; and total crimes per capita, according to the report.

The analysis showed that those in Campton Hills have a 1-in-115 chance of being the victim of a crime.

The Tri-Cities and other neighboring communities also made the list. Geneva ranked 16th; South

Elgin placed 64th; St. Charles notched 81st; North Aurora fell at 91st; Batavia scored 98th; Aurora got 120th; and Elgin was 126th, according to the report.

Mount Vernon ranked as the most dangerous place, the study found, noting residents there had a 1-in-16 chance of being the victim of a crime.

HomeSnacks noted that the study just looked at where crimes occurred most, based on a city’s population.

“This report is not an analysis of the effectiveness of local police departments, nor does it reflect the fact that people from out of town may come into a community and cause a crime,” the report states.

Participants sought for St. Charles’ Citizens Police Academy KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles Police Department is seeking participants for its annual Citizens Police Academy, according to a news release.

The nine-week course will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from March 22 to May 19, the release states.

Most classes will be in the department’s training room, 211 N. Riverside Ave., St. Charles.

The academy aims to give residents and business owners a better understanding of how the department operates. It will address such topics as criminal and narcotics investigations, arrest and search procedures, courts, traffic stops, the K-9 unit and crime scene process-

ing, according to the release.

“Students may get an opportunity to do the activity being demonstrated, such as processing a ‘crime scene’ for fingerprints or getting a radar reading on a moving vehicle,” the release states. “The CPA has an added benefit of being a sounding board on how the police department is meeting the needs of its citizens.”

Visit stcharlesil.gov or the police department for an application.

Applications may be dropped off, mailed or emailed to the St. Charles Police Department in care of Officer Bill Tynan at 211 N. Riverside Ave., St. Charles, IL 60174, or btynan@stcharlesil.gov.

The deadline is March 14.

All applicants are subject to

approval and include a background check, according to the release.

The class is open and free to residents within the St. Charles city limits, property and business owners and their employees, and approved St. Charles high school juniors and seniors, according to the release.

Call Tynan at 630-443-3847 for information.

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ST. CHARLES – Two state construction projects on Route 31 are expected to affect travel in and around St. Charles, according to a city news release.

The Illinois Department of Transportation projects will affect Route 31 between Crane and Ferson Creek roads, and Route 31 at Silver Glen Road, the release states.

IDOT plans to replace the culvert under the road at Ferson Creek and widen and resurface the road, according to the release. It indicated utility relocation work has started. The project has a fall completion

date.

According to the release, the work at Route 31 and Silver Glen Road includes the installation of a traffic signal and widening and resurfacing Route 31 south of Silver Glen Road. Widening and resurfacing Silver Glen Road west of Route 31 also will be completed. The project has a summer completion date.

Traffic on Route 31 could be reduced to one lane at times during the work, the release states. Motorists should expect delays and plan for extra travel time.

Contact Chris Kustes of IDOT at christopher.kustes@ illinois.gov or 224-238-7720 for information.

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Continued from page 4 “where we’re going for the future. … There are a lot of changes on the horizon.”

Schuberg said her hope was that Willrett “will stay as a very active professional through the end of the fiscal year.”

Walter said the entire situation had advanced very quickly.

He said he had issues with the cost of a separation agreement and also said Willrett should finish her time, “understanding there might not be a reappointment.”

Grabarek said the cost was the key issue for him, adding, “I’m not voting for that separation agreement.” He said the money would be better spent addressing other issues in the village.

LOCAL BRIEF Spelling bee to be held

ST. CHARLES – Steel Beam Theatre in downtown St. Charles has announced auditions for “The 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Jan. 31 and 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 1 at the theater, which is at 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. Performances are scheduled for April 1 to 27.

Directors Marge Uhlarik-Boller and Matt Gruel would like to hear a prepared comic monologue and one song from the show or in a similar style of the show. Those who audition should prepare an alternate song that they might be asked to perform. Callbacks, if necessary, will be from 7 to 9 p.m.

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Student artwork sought for St. Charles event KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles Arts Council is seeking student artwork for an annual event in early March, according to a news release.

Submissions for ArtsFest are due Feb. 14.

Set for the first weekend in March, ArtsFest aligns with Youth Art Month and Music in Our Schools Month, which are nationally recognized annual observances to emphasize the value of art and art education for children and to encourage public support for school art programs, the re-

lease states.

According to the release, ArtsFest will encompass venues featuring art and video galleries, music and dance.

Kindergartners through college students are invited to participate in a performing arts student showcase set for 1 p.m. March 6 at the Baker

Community Center and a popup art gallery. Submissions should be emailed to ArtistLiaison@StCharlesArtsCouncil. org. Students should include their name, address, phone number, school and, in the case of visual artists, the title of their piece, according to the release.

Performing artists will receive a stipend for their performance, and visual artists’ work will be available for sale, according to the release.

Visit StCharlesArtsCouncil.org or contact 630-4433794 or ArtistLiaison@StCharlesArtsCouncil.org for information.

St. Charles Rotary seeks college scholarship applicants Charles-area high school graduates, GED or nontraditional students entering a college or university, the release states.

Previous scholarship recipients may apply again and are reviewed separately from new applications, according to the release. The release indicated that direct relatives of Rotarians are ineligible.

According to the release, applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria–completion of the application, financial need, community involvement, extracurricular activities, essay completion, GPA and cultural experience.

Forms are available at rotarystc.org or by emailing Jim Martin at jmartin@jknet.

porting actress and best visual effects.

Each of the 13 Classic CineST. CHARLES – Classic Cinemas’ “Predict the Oscars” mas locations – including the Charlestowne 18 in St. Charles contest returns for the 2016 awards season. The nominees – will select one correct ballot for entry in the grand-prize were announced Jan. 14. drawing.

On Feb. 28, Chris Rock will host the ceremony, and Classic Five runner-up winners each will receive a $100 Classic Cinemas ballots will reveal Cinemas gift card. Additionally, who predicted the correct every correct entry will receive winners.

Participants have until close two movie tickets and a pair of passes to the Brookfield Zoo. of business Feb. 27 to enter Winning ballots will be drawn the contest. after the Oscars presentation The grand-prize winner will receive free movies for two for and announced later that week. an entire year at any Classic Patrons can complete and Cinemas location, along with deposit their ballots in the a gift card valued at $200, good at any of the 20 Chicago lobby of any of the 13 Classic area Francesca’s Restaurants. Cinemas theaters.

Entrants must be at least 16 Entrants choose from among the nominees in the categories years old, and one entry per day is allowed. of best picture, best director, Contest rules are on back of best actor, best actress, best supporting actor, best supballots and posted in the lob-

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KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com ST. CHARLES – Students seeking money for college have until mid-March to apply for a scholarship through the St. Charles Rotary Foundation, according to a news release.

Applicants must be St.

com. Mail applications to St. Charles Rotary Club, 609 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles, IL 60174.

Applications must be postmarked no later than midnight, March 15, according to the release. It noted that late entries will be held for the fall 2016 review. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed,

the release states.

Winners will be notified after the final selection of awards at the April 20 St. Charles Rotary Foundation Board of Directors meeting.

Recipients will be recognized at a Rotary lunch meeting, which are held Thursdays at The Office, 201 E. Main St., St. Charles.

can view 19 watercolor paintings by Mary Ellen Segraves at Geneva Public Library, 127 James St., Geneva, throughout January.

Segraves rekindled a lifelong Welcome Club meeting set interest in painting after many BATAVIA – A meeting of the years working in the corporate Welcome Club of the Fox Valley world. is set from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 Her work has been exhibited p.m. Feb. 2 at the Congregain juried and non-juried shows tional Church of Batavia, 21 S. with Illinois Watercolor Society; Batavia Ave., Batavia.

Norris Gallery, St. Charles; Art Participants can meet new in Your Eye, Batavia; Fine Line friends and enjoy activities inCreative Arts Center, St. Charles; cluding games, books clubs and DuPage Art League, Wheaton; outings to local attractions. and more.

There will be a presentation The library seeks local artists on ways to use scarves to to display their work in its art enhance a wardrobe at the salad gallery on a monthly basis. luncheon meeting.

Contact Jeannie Esposito at For information, call Nancy at 630-313-1008 or visit gpld.org/ 630 896-0529 or email nancyartgallery. welcomeclub@gmail.com.

the night away from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at Rotolo Middle School, 1501 S. Raddant Road, Batavia.

The “Daddy Daughter Date Night” will include entertainment, dessert, dancing, games, a photo booth and more. This year a special “dad raffle” will be featured.

The cost is $14 per person. A dinner option is available for an additional cost at Pal Joey’s beginning at 4:30 p.m.

The cost is $7 for kids ages 8 and younger, $9 for kids ages 9 to 12, and $13 for adults.

The meal includes pizza, salad and dessert, as well as soft drinks, coffee, water and gratuity.

Price is per person, and advance registration is required.

For information or to register, call 630-879-5235 or visit www.bataviaparks.org.

LOCAL BRIEFS “Predict the Oscars” contest to be held

Viewing for watercolor paintings scheduled GENEVA – Those interested

Daddy/daughter dance to be held

BATAVIA – Dads and daughters, ages 3 and up, will dance

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Janie B. Smals​: Everyone is invited to attend a Celebration of Life service for Janie at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the First Baptist Church of Geneva East Campus Chapel.

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Christine A. Zerby: Family and friends will gather for a 10 a.m. memorial Mass on Thursday, Jan. 21, at St. Mary’s Church, 140 N. Oakwood Ave., West Chicago.

• “FAFSA Completion Workshop” – 7 to 8:30 p.m. today.

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission Corps will provide financial information and assistance for completing FAFSA applications.

• “College 101” – 7 to 8 p.m.

Feb. 24. The ISACC will discuss post-secondary options, finding schools, deciding on a college and major, and college visits, as well as provide examples of careers with different educational degrees.

Both events will take place at the Geneva Public Library, 127 James St., Geneva.

The library’s spring events newsletter will be published

BEYOND THE BOOKSHELVES Paula Krapf next month. Look for additional programs in March, April and May. “Paying for college is an expensive investment for students and families. We have had programs covering various forms of financial aid, and – in the spring – we’ll have a program about how to manage your money and create a budget once you’re in college,” Fidler said.

Questions? Contact Fidler at 630-313-1007 or jfidler@gpld. org. Find more teen programs at www.gpld.org/teen_programs.

• • • A note from customer service: You can register to vote at any of the public service desks in the library.

Please provide two forms of identification. The last day to register to vote for the March 15 general election primary is Feb. 16.

• • • “The Librarian Recommends”: Digital services librarian Ellen Anderson says: “‘The Shoemaker’s Wife’ is the story of two star-crossed lovers whose story spans two continents and two world wars. A beautiful blend of love, family and history. [Author Adriana] Trigiani’s alluring storytelling and splendid writing is not to be missed!”

• Paula Krapf is public relations and marketing coordinator for the Geneva Public Library. The “Beyond the Bookshelves” column runs the third Thursday of each month. Feedback can be sent to editorial@kcchronicle.com.

LOCAL BRIEF Kids nature program to be held in St. Charles

and nests and eggs, respectively. Registration is $5 per ST. CHARLES – The Kane Coun- session. Contact 630-444-3190 or programs@kaneforest.com ty Forest Preserve District will present a program titled “Nature to register. The programs will be Tykes” for 3-year-olds from 9:30 at the Creek Bend Nature Center in LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, to 10:30 a.m. Jan. 28, Feb. 25 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles. and March 24. The themes will – Kane County Chronicle be owls, backyard wilderness

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Ready for some college prep? Your Geneva Public Library card offers access to financial aid workshops, ACT practice tests, test prep databases and more.

“We know navigating the process of getting into college is an overwhelming one for parents and teens, and by providing programs that cover topics such as visiting schools, the application process and financial aid, we can help them feel more prepared,” said young-adult librarian Jennie Fidler.

Test prep databases are available 24/7 online at www. gpld.org.

“Using ePrep, students can print a copy of the tests, watch videos that explain answers and concepts, and practice their vocabulary. This is a more interactive approach to preparing for these tests than using prep books, and is particularly useful if all of them are checked out,” Fidler explained.

The library also offers programs for college-bound students throughout the year.

Upcoming events include:

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POLICE REPORTS Kane County Sheriff • A resident of the 5N800 block of Route 25, St. Charles, reported Sunday, Jan. 17, that a barn on the property had been burglarized and was the latest in a string of incidents that made her believe someone might be trespassing on the property. Police reportedly found no signs of attempted forced entry.

• A Pace-Regional Transit Authority commuter bus was damaged in a hit-and-run accident about 3:05 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, while traveling south on Route 31 near Mooseheart Road in North Aurora. An oversized pickup truck similar to a heavy-duty

work truck reportedly struck the driver’s-side mirror. Repair costs were estimated at $300. The bus did not have passengers at the time of the incident.

• Jason R. Leannah, 23, of the 0-100 block of Grace Street, North Aurora, was charged Wednesday, Jan. 13, with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving without insurance, improper lane use and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after a crash in the 7N300 block of Route 31, South Elgin.

• Emily O. Nerad, 23, of the 100 block of Oak Street, North Aurora, surrendered on a warrant Wednesday, Jan. 13.

LOCAL BRIEF Income tax planning set

James St., Geneva. Roger AnderGENEVA – Those interested can son, a CPA and CFP from Geneva, start planning their 2016 (or begin will speak on income tax saving and planning. To register, visit preparing their 2015) personal income taxes from 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. gpld.org or call 630-232-0780.

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See me as I am I was around 15 months old when I got my first pair of glasses. My mom still has them for sentimental reasons, and looking at them now, I’m amazed that I was ever that small. My early years were filled with frequent eye doctor visits, patching and wondering if I would need surgery. I can’t remember a time when I haven’t worn glasses, and from 15 months old and onward, they were simply a part of who I was.

I have two main issues with my eyes that require glasses to correct my vision. The first one is amblyopia, more commonly known as “lazy eye.” Basically, my brain doesn’t work properly with my eye, and – as a result – my vision is reduced and it’s difficult for my eyes to focus. The second is called strabismus, meaning one of my eyes doesn’t align with the other and turns in. As far as how these two conditions affect the way I see, I often have double vision without my glasses and have trouble with things like depth perception.

However, when I put my glasses on, it’s an entirely different story. I’m thankful to say that in contrast to my early years, my eyes are now quite stable. When I look through the lenses of my glasses, my eye that turns is held straight, and I can see clearly. I can do some things without wearing my glasses – for example, showering or going to get a drink of water in the middle of the night. But, for the most part, when I’m not wearing my glasses, I’ll get headaches and stumble around because it’ll be so difficult to see clearly. It’s made me appreciate the gift of vision, as well as recognize how lucky I am to have access to eye doctors who can help me see properly.

I definitely think there’s a bit of a stigma attached to glasses-wearers, from old children’s books mocking those

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THE WRITE PLACE Emma Chrusciel with “four eyes” to the “nerd” stereotype. However, with this age of technology causing more vision problems and more people needing glasses, that negative image has definitely declined. That’s not to say I still don’t get little kids asking me why I have lines in the middle of my lenses (they’re called bifocals, kiddos) or people being dumbfounded as to why I don’t just take them off sometimes (I kind of need them to see ... ). But the increasing popularity of glasses as a fashion statement has contributed to the decreasing stigma associated with them, and – for that – I’m grateful.

My glasses have always been a part of my physical appearance, and even though it can be a hassle to maintain them from time to time, it’s worth it to be able to see clearly and perfectly. When you think about it, I have my glasses, while someone else might have their rainbow-dyed hair. Someone might be in a wheelchair; someone may have tattoos all over their body. We all have our “things,” some we choose, some that we don’t.

And as 4-year-old me once told a little boy who pestered and asked me why I wore glasses: “I like my glasses. They help me see, and they make me.”

Our “things” make us who we are. Why don’t we all try to “see” the good in what makes other people unique?

• Emma Chrusciel is a sophomore at Geneva High School. In addition to writing, she loves Broadway musicals, playing piano and spending time with her family and friends. Her column runs every other Thursday. Contact her at editorial@kcchronicle.com.

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Remember the vulnerable as well-to-do enjoy Internet benefits BLOOMBERG VIEW Much like the humans who invented it, the Internet is both wonderful and terrible. It creates and destroys, empowers and represses, edifies and stultifies – often at the same time.

A new report from the World Bank finds a few more things to worry about: The Internet disproportionately benefits the well-to-do, may worsen inequality, hasn’t boosted productivity as much as hoped, tends to favor monopolies, and is “far from sufficient” for alleviating poverty.

You might say that’s a pretty high bar for a technology that’s only a few decades old. Even so, the

report is a reminder that no technology is an unvarnished good, and progress has consequences – often quite unexpected ones.

The report is also clear on the Internet’s benefits.

But the authors warn, sensibly enough, taking full advantage of them requires things such as good infrastructure, prudent regulations, better education and responsive governance – the same things needed for any kind of development.

The notable wrinkle they add is that digital technology can amplify the effects of bad policy.

Poorly designed business regulation can give Internet companies excessive market power, thus inhibiting competition and harming consumers.

Failing schools become more of a liability when people have to compete with robots for low-skilled work. And unaccountable dictators find the Internet is an awfully convenient tool for control.

In short, the perils of digital technology – like much else in life – fall most heavily on the vulnerable.

This is still no reason to resist the Internet, as if you could, or to punish its purveyors. For all its faults, digital technology is still an extraordinary force for growth, inventiveness and problem-solving around the world.

But ensuring that its benefits are widely shared, and that its drawbacks are mitigated, requires some astute policy making.

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An eatery with authenticity Couple opens Romano Mercato Italiano in St. Charles

By CHRIS CASEY ccasey@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – Tony Romano grew up loving popular Italian foods like arancini and panzerotti. While many may ask what those foods are, Romano became accustomed to such items because he was born in Italy.

Authenticity always has been something that Tony and his wife, Isabella, have prided themselves on, even when they owned a fast food and pizzeria joint near O’Hare International Airport.

After selling that restaurant – and plans to move to the West Coast did not pan out – the Bartlett natives wanted back in the restaurant business. Thus, Romano Mercato Italiano was born.

“My husband has been making these types of foods his entire life,” Isabella Romano said. “We love this area, and – being from very close by – we decided to open up a place in St. Charles. We brought a lot of those authentic dishes that are a tradition from where Tony grew up.”

The delicatessen, located at 210 Cedar St. in St. Charles, is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The couple promised extended hours once the summer brings about nicer weather and an 80-person-capacity patio can be opened.

Romano Mercato Italiano, which officially opened Dec. 1, features a wide variety of items. From paninis to pasta and sandwiches to salads, there’s a good chance there’s something for everyone at the eatery.

But the pride and joy of the establishment all goes back to those two specialty items that Isabella Romano says have been “a huge hit.”

To start, arancini is an Italian rice ball, breaded and deep fried, and served with marinara sauce. There are two types on the menu – Ragu E Pisselli (ground

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ABOVE: Romano Mercato Italiano, located at 210 Cedar St. in St. Charles, opened Dec. 1. BELOW: The homemade V.I.P. panini features prosciutto di Parma and mozzarella. TOP: The restaurant also sells arancini, which are Italian rice balls.

beef, peas and mozzarella cheese) and Ricotta E Spinachi (ricotta cheese, spinach and mozzarella) – and each order costs $2.50.

The panzerotti is a pizza puff, filled and deep fried. There are cheese, sausage and spinach options at Romano Mercato Italiano. Each costs $3.50.

Isabella Romano also said the paninis – which, like other menu items at the business, are homemade with meats that are sliced in-house – are items customers have raved about.

“We’ve been very, very happy with how this has started out,” she said. “A lot of our customers know us from our old place that we used to own and have come in for food here. They know our name and continue to support us, and it’s been great.”

Romano Mercato Italiano plans to

add beer and wine to its menu before the end of the month. Both Tony and Isabella Romano also wanted to make mention of their “variety dinners” – dinners that are pre-made, but not fully-cooked, that need to be baked in the oven, where the customer can get the feeling that they themselves cooked the meal.

“You can just grab it and take it home,” Isabella Romano said. “It’s been great to see how the customers have taken those right away. We call them ‘take-and-bake’ and have really gotten a great response with those.”

To learn more about Romano Mercato Italiano, call 630-797-5566.

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BENEFIT CONCERT AT EVENFLOW

WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22 WHERE: Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles COST/INFO: Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock will bring their soft-rock show back for a third appearance at the Arcada. They have had hits that include “All Out Of Love,” “Every Woman In The World” and “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All.” Tickets start at $39 and are available by visiting oshows.com or calling 630-962-7000.

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WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 WHERE: Fox Valley Ice Arena, 1996 S. Kirk Road, Geneva COST/INFO: Join the Chicago Steel at their new home, Fox Valley Ice Arena, for fast-paced United States Hockey League action. Tickets start at $10.

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WHEN: Doors open at 2 p.m. and concert starts at 3 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 24 WHERE: EvenFlow Music and Spirits, 302 W. State St., Geneva COST/INFO: EvenFlow Music and Spirits will host a benefit concert, bringing local musicians together to help support local causes and charities. This particular concert will benefit Anderson Animal Shelter in South Elgin. Featured performers will include Andre and the Giants and Hannah Frank. Tickets are $6 in advance and $7 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit ChicagoMusicguide.com or call 630-995-6242.

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WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24 WHERE: Marmion Academy dining hall, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora COST/INFO: The Marmion-Rosary Music Boosters’ annual pancake breakfast is set. The menu includes scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, beverages and unlimited pancakes and toppings. Tickets are $7 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 3 to 12 and $25 for families with up to five members. All proceeds will support the activities of the Marmion-Rosary band program. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, contact Jim Tomei at 630-981-1212 or jgtomei12@ gmail.com.

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WHEN: Shows begin Wednesday, Jan. 20, and run through Sunday, Feb. 21 WHERE: Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora COST/INFO: Based on the hit movie, “Hairspray,” reminds audiences of the importance of individuality and acceptance of one another. The musical stars Amelia Jo Parish (left) and is rated PG, as parental guidance is suggested. Tickets start at $41. For show times or to purchase tickets, visit paramountaurora.com or call 630-896-6666.

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Steel Beam Theatre’s production of “Yankee Tavern” includes cast members Brenna Welsh (from left) as Janet, Benedict L. Slabik III as Adam, Joey Banks as Palmer and R. Scott Purdy as Ray.

If you go n WHAT: “Yankee Tavern” n WHEN: Through Sunday,

Feb. 7 n WHERE: Steel Beam Theatre,

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www.steelbeamtheatre.com employee and best friend of Adam’s father, has an open invitation to hang out at the

bar as a guest.

An overbearing eccentric, Ray sleeps upstairs in the abandoned hotel full of ghosts from the past.

He describes himself not as a vagrant but an itinerant homesteader.

Ever the skeptic who sees coverups at every turn, Ray dismisses visual evidence of the first moon landing, contending it was fabricated by a Hollywood studio, and he expresses doubt that the assassination in 1963 of President John F. Kennedy was as

straightforward as government officials would have the public believe.

Regarding the terrorist attack that killed nearly 3,000 and destroyed the World Trade Center, Ray is a doubting Thomas who sees the heavy hand of the government hiding key details about the actual event and withholding possible foreknowledge days preceding the disaster.

Meanwhile, disquieting input from a mysterious stranger (Joey Banks as

Palmer) who stops for a drink at the bar unsettles Janet and has her reassessing her grasp on her understanding of 9/11.

Adam also ends up in a hot spot owing to some clandestine dealings.

After viewing “Yankee Tavern” audiences as well may find themselves having second thoughts as they question long-held assumptions about conspiracy theories.

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ST. CHARLES – “Yankee Tavern,” by playwright Steven Dietz, has a field day exploring conspiracy theories.

And in the hands of director Bernie Weiler, this involving production provides a snappy start to Steel Beam Theatre’s 2016 season.

The taut play raises questions about events surrounding the tragic events of 9/11, kindling suspicion about who knew what and when leading up to the worst terrorist attack on the nation.

It also examines the evolving relationships of its four characters.

All the action takes place during 2006 in a rundown New York City neighborhood tavern on the ground floor of a decommissioned old hotel scheduled for demolition.

Adam (Benedict L. Slabik III), who inherited the tavern from his late father, is pursuing a master’s thesis, though he’s reluctant to discuss the conspiracy theories that form the basis of his studies.

Janet (Brenna Welsh), his fiancé, discovers how little she really knows about the man she plans to wed and is upset that the wedding invitations for Adam’s friends have all come back “addressee unknown” or “no such person.”

Aging, grey-bearded, pony-tailed Ray, played by R. Scott Purdy, a veteran

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THE STC EAST SENIOR IS HAVING MORE SUCCESS ON THE MAT BUT THE MARINES ARE CALLING / 18 Sandy Bressner – sbressner@shawmedia.com

ABOVE: St. Charles East wrestler Jeff Sommer (left) spars with teammate Malik Hatch on Wednesday during practice at the school. BELOW: Grace Levita of St. Charles co-op competes on the uneven bars Wednesday during a dual meet against Batavia.

SEIZING THE MOMENT The St. Charles co-op gymnastics team defeats Batavia in its only home meet of the season. PAGE 19

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ST. CHARLES EAST WRESTLING

‘Always be the rock for people’ Sommer channels leadership before joining USMC

By KEVIN DRULEY kdruley@shawmedia.com

ST. CHARLES – Jeff Sommer sported his St. Charles East wrestling warm-ups during a recent senior night ceremony.

His attire in the fall of 2012 triggered his four seasons in the Saints’ mat room and his spot in the festivities alongside his parents, John and Denise.

Seriously. Sommer and East coach Jason Potter corroborate the exchange during Sommer’s freshman football season.

“At that time I was kind of debating whether I was going to go out for wrestling, and (Potter) pulled me aside and he was like, ‘You’re wearing a Tap Out shirt and you have a buzz cut; you have to go out for wrestling,’ ” Sommer said.

In six months, Sommer plans to wear the uniform of a U.S. Marine Corps recruit.

He enlisted in September, following the path of his older brother, J.J., who is part of the USMC Reserves.

Smiling, Potter wonders whether the program’s latest military enlistee wasn’t foreshadowing his post-graduation path four years ago.

“I don’t know if it’s the mindset of the person we recruit or the mindset of the people they recruit, but either way, it seems to be a pretty solid fit for some of these guys,” Potter said.

Sommer began wrestling in fourth grade but only dabbled in the sport growing up, considering himself not “that much of a good kid” as an eighth-grader at Thompson Middle School.

His rise to the role of Saints’ starter at 160 pounds, then, reflects a newfound wrestling passion and an undying worth ethic.

Entering this weekend’s Upstate Eight Conference tournament at West Chicago, Sommer is 18-13 in his first

Sandy Bressner – sbressner@shawmedia.com

St. Charles East wrestler Jeff Sommer (right) works on some moves with teammate Malik Hatch on Wednesday at practice. season as a full-time starter.

He filled in at 152 and 160 pounds as a junior.

“The difference between him last year and this year is night and day,” Potter said.

“And a lot of that’s maturity, but … he finally understands that outworking people works in wrestling.”

Potter and many of his coaching brethren often preach the importance of earning the first takedown in a match. To be sure, Sommer has won that distinction throughout the season, but he more often tops opponents behind longevity and stamina.

A four-year career as

a football linebacker also helped Sommer cultivate his toughness, and perhaps even sprout a military moxie.

He remembers end-ofpractice conditioning or “punishment” running and the instinct that he couldn’t decelerate or shy away.

“I mean, I would be tired, but I was still kind of like, ‘I’ve got to keep going,’ and stuff like that,” Sommer said.

“I was always trying to help pick people up. So just that mentality of trying to always be the rock for people.”

Sommer has corresponded with recent former Saints wrestler Jordan Meadows, now a Marine, about his fu-

ture path. He also knows 2015 East graduate Blake Fialka is a Marine and potential resource.

Potter, a St. Charles High product, was teammates with Kevin Milligan, who later competed at the Naval Academy, during the late 1990s.

“We tend to have at least one or two a year in the military,” Potter said.

Sommer still aspires to a business degree, and it’s possible he will pursue it before enlisting in the Marines, should he be awarded an ROTC scholarship for which he’s applying.

“The Marines is my plan, but I still want to go to col-

lege and get a business education,” Sommer said. “I still want to try to get a higher education, but still, the Marines is kind of calling me.”

Sommer said he came to that realization over the summer, balancing his feelings with a family military past that includes his brother, a grandfather who served the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and an uncle with an Air Force background.

His mohawk earlier this school year notwithstanding, Sommer typically keeps his hair short.

The rest of this Marines stuff is a breeze from there, right?

ST. CHARLES CO-OP 138.900, BATAVIA 131.150

Team beats Batavia on senior night

By CHRIS CASEY ccasey@shawmedia.com

• Thursday, January 21, 2016

ST. CHARLES – It’s rare an audience gets to see the work the St. Charles co-op puts in at the St. Charles Gymnastics Academy.

While the team does hold its practices at that venue, it only gets one opportunity a season to host a meet there – Wednesday against Batavia – which also brings about its senior night.

Though there was room to improve, the St. Charles co-op wasn’t going to let that opportunity go to waste as it defeated the Bulldogs, 138.900131.150, Wednesday night in the Upstate Eight Conference River Division dual.

“This is always the girls’ favorite meet,” St. Charles coop coach Amy Wojdelko said.

“This is the time they like to shine and show the work they have put in.”

St. Charles North senior Dani Buoy took third in the all-around scoring (34.750), including taking third in the vault (9.1), uneven bars (8.8) and floor exercise (9.1).

Though there were a few slip-ups for the St. Charles coop, particularly on the balance beam, Buoy said it helped to regain composure in an environment that they know very well.

“It’s our home gym, so we’re very comfortable here,” Buoy said. “We just wanted to go in like we do in practice and have fun and do our job. There were some falls and those kinds of things, but I mean I think tonight went pretty well. It’s all about repetition at this point in the season, so I think we will be all right.”

Wednesday marked the final regular season meet of the season for the St. Charles coop, with the next competition being the conference meet at Oswego, a week from Saturday.

Courtney Kellenberger, also a senior at St. Charles

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ABOVE: Dani Buoy of the St. Charles co-op competes on the floor exercise Wednesday during a dual meet against Batavia. BELOW: Batavia’s Megan McGee competes on the vault Wednesday during a dual meet against the St. Charles co-op.

North, said having the home meet provides some extra motivation with the home crowd and comfortable surroundings. Not that the team doesn’t normally get ready to perform how it should, but meets like Wednesday’s provide a bit more of a boost.

“We like the extra motivation during this meet,” Kellenberger said. “All of our family and friends are here and I feel like, I don’t know, that helps us get a little more pumped up and ready to go. It really makes it that much more fun performing in front of all of them.”

On a night where the seniors were honored beforehand, it was a sophomore duo that ended up making the biggest impact for the St. Charles co-op. Emma Grace Redmond-Mattucci (first place in all-around) and Grace Levita (second) also were a big rea-

son why the team had the fate it did in the dual.

Redmond-Matucci (36.250 all-around) took home first in the vault (9.2), uneven bars (9.2) and floor exercise (9.45), while Levita took first on the balance beam (8.6), and second in both the uneven bars (8.95) and floor exercise (9.25).

For Batavia, there was a great sense of optimism despite the team loss. Senior Megan McGee, who has gradually gained back confidence from a broken fibula last season, showed once again why she is a threat to make a run into the postseason.

Taking fifth overall, McGee made her biggest impact on the vault, soaring to a firstplace finish with a score of 9.2.

Though McGee’s team wasn’t on the winning side of the dual, she does see her team headed in the right direction at this point in the season.

That optimism includes her own performance.

“That’s what they tell me,” McGee said with a laugh when asked if she feels as good about her level of performance as she did before the injury.

“I’ve been working back to my normal skill level and I’m getting there quicker than I’m expecting. I definitely think

as a team we can improve ... there’s always room. But everyone seems to be getting better with each practice and that’s what you want to see.”

Wojdelko certainly knows there’s work to be done for her side – despite the win – but she undoubtedly wanted to make sure to let her girls enjoy their moment Wednesday night.

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PREP SCHEDULE Today Boys Basketball: Streamwood at St. Charles East, 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball: St. Charles East at Bartlett, St. Francis at St. Ignatius, 7 p.m.

Wrestling: Burlington Central, Harvard at Johnsburg Triangular, 4:30 p.m.

Boys Swimming: Bartlett, Streamwood at St. Charles East, 4:30 p.m.; West Aurora at St. Charles North, 5 p.m.

Girls Bowling: West Aurora at St. Charles North, St. Charles East at East Aurora, Geneva at South Elgin, 4 p.m.; Kaneland at Lisle Sr., 4:30 p.m.

Friday Boys Basketball: Batavia at St. Charles North, Streamwood at Geneva, Fenwick at Marmion, St. Francis at Loyola, 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball: St. Charles North at Batavia, Geneva at Streamwood, Kaneland at Geneseo, Burlington Central at Rockford Christian, 7 p.m.

Wrestling: Upstate Eight Conference Tournament at West Chicago, 5:30 p.m.; Richmond-Burton at Burlington Central, 6 p.m.

Boys Swimming: Neuqua Valley at St. Charles North, 5 p.m.

Boys Hockey: Marmion at Providence, 8:50 p.m.

Girls Gymnastics: Batavia at Oswego Triangular, 6 p.m.

WHAT TO WATCH Today NBA L.A. Clippers at Cleveland, 7 p.m., TNT San Antonio at Phoenix, 9:30 p.m., TNT NHL Blackhawks at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m., CSN College Basketball Mount St. Mary’s at Sacred Heart, 6 p.m., CBSSN Kentucky at Arkansas, 6 p.m., ESPN Memphis at Cincinnati, 6 p.m., ESPN2 Iowa at Rutgers, 6 p.m., ESPNU Wisconsin at Penn St., 7 p.m., BTN Rice at UAB, 8 p.m., CBSSN Ohio St. at Purdue, 8 p.m., ESPN

STC East grad Derain transitioning well from high school to college mat ON CAMPUS Vinnie Duber Jumping from one level to the next can have its challenges for any athlete.

Former St. Charles East wrestler Keone Derain has noticed plenty of differences in moving from his high school days to his first year at Elmhurst College.

Derain said he’s already learned a lot in his freshman season with the Bluejays, but the differences between wrestling at the high school level and wrestling at the college level have stood out the most.

“A big thing for me was just the change in intensity,” he said. “In high school, you’re taught more skills, push the pace. But as soon as I got to college, I found out you don’t have to be a great wres-

tler to be good. The guys who can pick up the intensity and keep moving when they’re tired. That’s one of the things I noticed the most, not being afraid to get tired and scoring and taking advantage of your opportunities.

“It kind of opened my eyes.

I was like, ‘OK, this is what it’s like to wrestle at the next level.’”

While he’s still getting settled into the next level, Derain said a big advantage for him is the Elmhurst College coaches.

He gets a lot of advice and a lot of motivation both during practice and during matches.

“For me, my coaches, they work with me a lot, and they’re able to help me work high, on four-point moves and stuff, my offense, to help me get where I have to be and just turning up the intensity,” Derain said. “They tell me, ‘Keep moving, keep moving.

Move your hands. Score when

“It kind of opened my eyes. I was like, ‘OK, this is what it’s like to wrestle at the next level.’”

Keone Derain Elmhurst College wrestler you’re tired.’ And those cues are just huge for me, so I think it’s a great advantage.”

The general transition to college life has gone well for Derain, who lauded his increased independence, as most first-year college students do.

He said he was pleasantly surprised in both the academic and social realms, adding that the latter was made easier by the closeness of his teammates.

And that aspect of the transition was made even easier thanks to the presence of a couple more St. Charles natives on the team. Tim Noverini is a St. Charles North grad, and Alex Fritz went to Marmion. Derain talked about knowing Noverini from his high school days and that he continues to look up to Noverini, a junior.

Just at the start of his collegiate career, Derain is looking to keep improving as time goes on, saying that the stuff he’s learned is already starting to pay off on the mat.

“I wrestle a lot of tough kids, but right now, I’m just learning a lot and it’s really starting to pay off this time of year,” he said. “Right now I’m just looking to keep on getting better.

“I’m learning a lot of small things every day that’s starting to add up to the big picture.”

SPORTS BRIEFS Batavia girls hoops to host “Winter Warm-Up”

Stanko, a defender, helped the 2015 Warhawks reach the second round of the NCAA BATAVIA – The Batavia girls basketball team, in conjunction Division III Tournament for the second consecutive season. with the Batavia High School UW-Whitewater finished the Interact Club, is collecting donations of coats, hats gloves, season ranked 16th nationally

by D3soccer.com and slotetc., for its “Winter Warm-Up” ted at No. 19 by the National program.

Soccer Coaches Association of They will be asking for donaAmerica. tions from anyone attending Stanko became the program’s the Bulldogs’ game against St. Charles North on Saturday at 6 first ever All-America honoree in p.m. The JV game will take place December, garnering third team accolades from the NSCAA. at 4:30 p.m. Anyone making a donation gets free admission to GHS announces the games.

Hall of Fame class All donations will go to the GENEVA – Geneva High American Red Cross and local School recently announced the charities. induction class for its 2015-16 Athletic Hall of Fame.

North grad Stanko Former girls basketball coach named D-III All-American Gina Nolan, Class of 2009 memSt. Charles North grad and University of Wisconsin-White- ber Taylor Whitley and Class water men’s soccer junior Justin of 1986 member Tom Rogers Stanko has been named a third comprise the class. team All-American by D3soccer. The induction ceremony is set for Feb. 5. More details will com.

follow at a later date.

Jan. 29.

Admission is $49, and includes STC East announces an all-you-can-eat buffet and Hall of Fame inductees draft beer. Doors open at 6 ST. CHARLES – St. Charles East p.m., with a speakers series and has announced its 2016 Jodie question-and-answer session to Harrison Lifetime Achievement start at 7.

Award winners and Athletic Hall On the following day, Jan. 30, of Fame inductees. Girls soccer the Cougars will host a free coach Joe Moreau (1995-2003), baseball coaches clinic from 9 band director Jeffrey Childs to 11:30 a.m. at the ballpark’s (1969-94), boys soccer player upper-deck level. Instructors George Wendel (Class of 1986) from the Cougars and Diamondand baseball player Matt Reyn- backs organizations will lead olds (Class of 2003). seminars, and the Cougars will The induction ceremony will provide coffee and doughnuts take place at 6 p.m. Jan. 30 for attendees. before the Saints boys basketFor information on either ball team plays rival St. Charles event, call the Cougars at 630North.

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GENEVA – The Cougars will The Cougars are set to begin welcome their 2016 field staff their 26th season of Midwest and organizational brass when League baseball in Geneva on the club hosts a “Meet the April 7, hosting Clinton at 6:30 Diamondbacks” hot stove event p.m. at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark on – Kane County Chronicle

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22 Research lacking on health advantages of organic foods Dear Dr. K: Many of my friends buy only organic foods. But are they really healthier than non-organic?

Dear Reader: Organic crops are grown without most synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Organic animal products are free of antibiotics and hormones. Many people believe these foods are better for them. But we really don’t know they are.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture regulates the organic industry with strict standards. The soil where crops are grown must be inspected and shown to be free of most manmade pesticides and fertilizers. The crops cannot be genetically modified. Animals raised on organic farms receive no antibiotics or growth hormones. They are given feed that has been grown organically. And they are able to roam around outside. Processed organic foods cannot contain synthetic additives. Only foods that are 95 percent organic are certified with a “USDA Organic” seal.

There have been several studies comparing the nutritional content of organic and non-organic foods. They have found foods grown either way are quite similar in terms of vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates.

According to the USDA, organic foods have fewer pesticide residues than conventionally grown foods. But the amounts of pesticide residues in non-organic food fall within the level for safe consumption.

Similarly, we don’t have enough information yet for a verdict on animal products. Does the lack of hormones and antibiotics in organic animal products make them healthier? We don’t know.

I spoke with registered dietitian Kathy McManus, director of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard-affiliated Brigham

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff and Women’s Hospital.

If you do want to go organic, McManus suggests starting with produce. Try buying organic versions of foods on the “Dirty Dozen” list.

This annual list reveals which conventionally grown foods are most likely to contain pesticide residues. This year’s list includes apples, celery, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, grapes, nectarines, peaches, potatoes, snap peas, spinach, strawberries and sweet bell peppers. All of these should be washed before you consume them, even if they are organically grown.

Fruits and vegetables that typically do not appear on the Dirty Dozen list are those that have a thick skin that is removed before eating. By removing the skin or peel, you also remove most of the pesticide residue. As a result, it’s less important it be organic. Examples of the “Clean 15” include bananas, avocados, grapefruit and eggplant.

Why don’t we know if organic foods are healthier? Such a study would be very hard to conduct.

The research team would have to recruit thousands of people. Those people would be assigned at random to either eat organic foods or not. They would have to follow their assignment every day, for many years.

Then there’s the expense. Such a study would cost tens of millions of dollars. And, in my opinion, the U.S. government already is not providing sufficient funding for medical research.

• Write to Dr. Komaroff at www.askdoctork.com or Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.

Parents object to daughter’s correspondence with convict Dr. Wallace: My best friend’s brother has served six months in prison for armed robbery.

He was sentenced to four years, so he is in for another three and a half years. My friend told me he is very lonely. Since I also know him, she has asked me to write to him and I told her I would. I wrote to him, but then a friend of her brother’s, who also is in prison, wants to be a pen pal with me, too.

I told my parents about this and they said it is fine to correspond with my friend’s brother, but they won’t allow me to be a pen pal with this other guy. They think it is not a good idea for a 17-year-old girl to be writing to a stranger in prison.

Please give me your opinion, because I’m sure you will be on my side, and, if so, it will help me convince my parents it’s OK to write to a lonely guy in prison. – Nameless, Tulsa, Oklahoma Nameless: I’m sorry to disappoint you, but I’m not in favor of teens corresponding with prison inmates.

Prisoners do enjoy receiving mail. Many churches encourage some adult members to be pen pals with inmates.

You should check your local church to see if they have such a group.

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace Dr. Wallace: I’m 17 and basically a good kid. I get above-average grades and plan on attending college. Eventually, I want to study law and become an attorney.

I’m not a wild kid, but I’m also not a prude. I will never do drugs, but I’m tempted to try a small amount of alcohol. I know I would never get drunk, but there are times when I’m at a party and feel like a ninny when someone offers me a drink and I tell them, “Thanks, but I don’t drink.”

My folks are both social drinkers, but I’ve never seen either one of them drunk and I doubt I ever will. My mom takes a small amount of wine and my dad will drink a beer, but only on special occasions. I have never seen either of them even tipsy, and they never drink at home at all.

I know when I’m an adult I will probably consume some alcohol. I’d like to start now so I’ll know what to expect when I’m invited to my first cocktail party. Do you see anything wrong with this? – Nameless,

Nameless: I personally feel the world would be a much better place if it were void of alcohol. Some people can control how much they drink, but many cannot.

Don’t get caught up in peer pressure. You are not a ninny when you tell someone you don’t drink. In fact, it shows you have courage, independence and good sense.

Dr. Wallace: Our teacher told us students in Japan are much better at their studies than we are here in the U.S. Does this mean they are smarter than we are? And if they are smarter, why are they smarter? My parents think maybe it’s because of their diet. – Leha, Portland, Oregon Leha: Students in Japan,

have, on the whole, better study habits than our students, mainly because families in Japan place a greater emphasis on education.

Add to this the fact students in Japan spend about 60 more days a year in the classroom than our students do.

This doesn’t mean the Japanese students are “smarter,” but it does mean they spend more time studying and learning.

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• Write to Dr. Wallace at rwallace@galesburg.net.

people who see things your way. Your ability to relay a workable solution will put you in a key position. A little muscle behind your plan is all that’s required.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Deal with any controversy you face or problems that are affecting your home and relationships. If you fail to take action, someone else will put you in a precarious position.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Speak up and be willing to stand behind your ideas. Having a well-thought-out plan and the wherewithal to make it a reality will boost your confidence and your popularity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Strive for personal perfection. You can make improvements that will be admired by others and that can contribute to a better lifestyle. Make every move count, and avoid senseless disagreements and disappointments.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Look at the possibilities, and think about one

of your bigger ideas until you have flushed out all the flaws. Be creative, but don’t lose sight of reality. Balance will be required.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – You need time to reflect and work quietly behind the scenes until you are fully ready to take on the task of getting others to support your plans.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Your contributions will not go unnoticed.

Your ability to see what’s required to make something work will help you bring about positive change both at home and at work.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Emotional matters will escalate if you try to hide from problems. You are best off facing whatever dilemma comes your way head-on, so that you can move forward with a clean slate.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Step into the spotlight and share your ideas.

You will face opposition, but once you weed out who isn’t on board, you can regroup and aim for success.

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By EUGENIA LAST Newspaper Enterprise Association TODAY – Make a point to help others this year. Your contributions will raise your profile and lead to greater opportunities. Find a purpose that makes you feel good about yourself if you want to find your niche. Love and romance are highlighted.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Don’t make waves, start fights or disrupt a situation that can have an impact on your future. Look for alternatives instead of walking away from a problem.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Not everyone will like your plans. Your presentations must be persuasive if you want to gain the approval you need to forge ahead.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Be ready to leap into action if something unexpected develops. It’s your ability to act quickly that will guide you to success.

Talking will lead to conflict.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Talk with

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BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

The problems over double and shift

CELEBRITY CIPHER

Hannah More, an English writer and philanthropist who died in 1833, said, “Goals help you overcome short-term problems.”

In bridge, solving a bidding problem will give you a goal, the number of tricks needed to make or break the contract.

In this deal, South is in four spades.

West leads the club ace, and East correctly drops the queen to show the queen and jack. (It could not be a singleton queen here.) When West continues with a low club, East wins with his 10 and shifts to the heart nine.

How should South try to attain his goal of 10 tricks?

This deal features a secondary problem. If you were North, what would you respond after partner opens one spade, and West makes a takeout double?

Over West’s double, North might jump to four spades. This is a slight underbid, but it could keep the opponents out of the auction, and a slam is unlikely given West’s double. North’s alternative is to respond two no-trump, which shows at least game-invitational values with four or more trumps. Here, South would rebid four spades.

At first glance, declarer needs to take a winning heart finesse or to find the diamond queen.

But actually the contract is guaranteed. South should win the third trick with the heart ace, draw trumps, and exit with a heart. Whichever defender takes the trick (here, West) must either lead a diamond, finding the queen for declarer; or concede a ruff-and-sluff, allowing South to ruff on the board and discard a diamond from his hand. Problem solved and goal achieved.

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COMICS Arlo & Janis

Garfield

Big Nate

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Crankshaft

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Frazz

The Born Loser

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allow me to offer some clarity. Do not quit your job because if you do, you may find yourself not only without a job but also without a place to stay.

When someone (man or woman) asks that a proposal be rescinded, it usually means the person feels he or she might have jumped the gun by saying yes.

Jimmy is avoiding all discussion about your future because he doesn’t want one, and he’s afraid to say it directly because he knows it will hurt your feelings.

For your own sake, have an honest conversation with him about this. It may be painful, but it will be

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips better than living in limbo the way you are. As the saying goes, “When a door closes, another one opens.”

Dear Abby: Last Friday was Grandparents’ Day at my children’s preschool.

My parents attended and were well-behaved for the most part, but then my mother made a faux pas. She asked one of the directors when her baby was due. Well, Abby, the woman isn’t pregnant.

When I picked up my kids, I had no idea what had happened. The director was having a conversation with one of the teachers when I walked in, so as usual I smiled and waved as I walked by. I did sense something was off when she didn’t respond, but I figured she was preoccupied. When we met my parents for dinner, my mother told me what happened.

I am mortified. I managed to make it out of the preschool this morning without crossing paths with the director, but I’ll be seeing this woman for the next couple of years.

What, if anything, do I say to her? – Horrified In

Michigan Dear Horrified: You did

nothing wrong, so stop avoiding the woman and behave as you usually do.

If you notice she treats you differently, all you should say is: “I heard what happened with my mother, and I’d like to apologize for her behavior. As you can see, she sometimes puts her foot in her mouth, but we love her anyway.”

• Write Dear Abby at www.dearabby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

• Thursday, January 21, 2016

Dear Abby: My boyfriend, “Jimmy,” and I have been together for two years. After about four months, out of necessity we moved in together and it was great.

Not long afterward, I got a job two hours away. Since I moved, we get to see each other only every two or three weeks.

The separation has been tough, but when we’re together, everything is perfect and all is right with the world. I feel we were fated to be together.

Before the move, Jimmy and I often talked about marriage, and although I am not crazy about it, I knew it meant a lot to him, so I proposed (ring and all).

He initially said yes, then sort of asked me to take back my proposal. Since then, he has been avoiding all discussions about our future, and I don’t know what to do.

I’m willing to quit my job and go back to be with him, but I’m scared he’s going to get cold feet. Obviously, I’m hopelessly in love with him, but now I’m feeling lost and confused. –

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ACCOUNTANT - FT

Lions of Illinois Foundation The ideal candidate will be proficient in Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, preparing entries for general ledger accounts and balancing bank statements. Candidate requires a bachelors degree in Accounting.

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CDL Class A Truck Drivers

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CLEANING PEOPLE Needed - Residential

St. Charles and Fox Valley Area. Days Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Must be 18 yrs. or older. Some English required.

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WANTED

Your Consignments Now Through Wednesday, January 27th For our Saturday, January 30th AUCTION at 10 AM Jewelry, Antiques, Household, Collectibles, Sports, Coins, Stamps and more!

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DATA QUALITY CONTROL

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Looking for a detail oriented person with excellent data entry skills, 55 wpm min. Must be able to multi-task, knowledge of Excel, Access and Web helpful. Duties include but not limited to QC, Data Entry and Research. Please email resume to: pmaier@public-record.com

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Oak Platform Rocker, $50 Call 847-464-5458 between 12-5 pm for details Ornate and Ansonia Mantel Clock $300 630-879-5066

FRONT DESK BUSINESS ASSISTANT

Progressive fast paced Periodontal/ Implant practice in St. Charles looking for a front desk person with a great presence, great voice and extremely confident. A detailed customer service oriented and self motivated employee to work with our patients and our referring doctors.

Computer exp. is a must and dental experience is a definite plus. We are looking for someone for approx. 25-30 hrs/week from Monday to Friday. We offer a pleasant working environment, a competitive compensation and benefits such as medical, SEP plan, life insurance, paid holidays and vacation.

Please email resume to: ken232@sbcglobal.net or call: 630-377-4677

MAINTENANCE WORKERS

Large greenhouse in South Elgin looking for 2 full time Maintenance workers. Must be skilled in plumbing & electrical.

Must be able to take on other seasonal duties.

Clesen Brothers Greenhouse Call 847-695-1500 between 7:30a-3:30p Mon-Fri

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CLASSICS WANTED

Restored or Unrestored Cars & Vintage Motorcycles Domestic / Import Cars: Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari's, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang & Mopars, $$ Top $$ all makes, Etc.

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MOTORCYCLES WANTED

MARENGO $135,000

KITCHEN TABLE - Round Butcher Block with 4 chairs. Table 38.5” diameter & 29” high. Fabric on chairs in excellent condition, brown. Chrome legs on table & chairs. Excellent condition. $325 obo. Pick up only in Sugar Grove.

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Gorgeous views, no neighbors.

House needs complete updating. Newer septic, well, furnace. Newer 20x40 metal building.

Price is less than a vacant 5 ACRE LOT. 815-568-0008

PUBLIC NOTICE

Description of Improvements: BROWN WOOD SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE; NO FENCE; UTILITIES ARE ON; PROPERTY IS OCCUPIED The Judgment amount was $156,186.63.

Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1109485 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I681479

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS GEORGE FABER AKA GEORGE E. FABER AKA GEORGE E. FABER, SR.; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A.; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., S/I/I TO FLEET NATIONAL BANK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 11 CH 01775 1104 CRANE DRIVE SLEEPY HOLLOW, IL 60118 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 8, 2015, KANE COUNTY SHERIFF in KANE County, Illinois, will on February 25, 2016, in Room JC 100, Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, St. Charles, IL 60175, at 9:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of KANE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 03-29-252-029 (Published in the Kane County 03-29-252-038 Chronicle, January 14, 21, 28, COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2016) 1104 CRANE DRIVE SLEEPY HOLLOW, IL 60118 Description of Improvements: PUBLIC NOTICE BROWN WOOD SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE; NO FENCE; IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UTILITIES ARE ON; PROPERTY IS SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS OCCUPIED The Judgment amount was NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC PLAINTIFF $156,186.63.

Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" VS sale for \"CASH\". The successful BRADLEY L JENDRUCZEK A/K/A bidder must deposit 25% down by BRADLEY JENDRUCZEK; AMY ST CHARLES - LUXURY APT FOR RENT Spacious two bedroom for C JENDRUCZEK A/K/Aapt AMY certified balance, by certified rent: funds; 40W304 LaFox Rd, St. Charles $1,200. call 630-639-0520. funds, within 24 hours. NO JENDRUCZEK A/K/A AMY C A/K/A AMY REFUNDS. The subject property is ARMSTRONG subject to general real estate taxes, ARMSTRONG; THE SETTLEMENT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; special assessments or special MAPLEC/A, NICE PARKYARD,COMMUNITY CORTLAND 2 BEDROOM, 1½ BATH, GARAGE taxes levied against said real estate, UNKNOWN Washer/dryer 815-761-5944 water bills, etc., and hook-up, is offered $900/mo. for ASSOCIATION; sale without any representation as OWNERS AND NON RECORD DEFENDANTS to quality or quantity of title and CLAIMANTS; 14 CH 1682 without recourse to plaintiff. The 620 SETTLEMENT DRIVE sale is further subject to confirmaMAPLE PARK, IL 60151 tion by the court. Upon payment in ST. CHARLES OFFICE 1400 sq. ft. NOTICE $1450/month.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC PLAINTIFF VS BRADLEY L JENDRUCZEK A/K/A BRADLEY JENDRUCZEK; AMY C JENDRUCZEK A/K/A AMY JENDRUCZEK A/K/A AMY C A/K/A AMY ARMSTRONG ARMSTRONG; THE SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION; HOMEOWNERS MAPLE PARK COMMUNITY UNKNOWN ASSOCIATION; OWNERS AND NON RECORD DEFENDANTS CLAIMANTS; 14 CH 1682 620 SETTLEMENT DRIVE MAPLE PARK, IL 60151 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on November 18, 2015, KANE COUNTY SHERIFF in KANE County, Illinois, will on March 3, 2016, in Room JC 100, Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, St. Charles, IL 60175, at 9:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of KANE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 07-31-183-001 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 620 SETTLEMENT DRIVE MAPLE PARK, IL 60151 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $371,143.09.

Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only -

ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1101937 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I681472

CORNER OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE ARMSTRONG

A/K/A

AMY ACCORDANCE

WITH

SECTION

ALONG THE ARMSTRONG; THE SETTLEMENT 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS KaneNORTHEASTERLY County Chronicle / KCChronicle.com ASSOCIATION; • Thursday, January 21, 2016 • CLASSIFIED SOUTHEAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, HOMEOWNERS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle, January 21, 28, 2016 February 4, 2016)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS GEORGE FABER AKA GEORGE E. FABER AKA GEORGE E. FABER, SR.; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A.; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., S/I/I TO FLEET NATIONAL BANK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 11 CH 01775 1104 CRANE DRIVE SLEEPY HOLLOW, IL 60118 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 8, 2015, KANE COUNTY SHERIFF in KANE County, Illinois, will on February 25, 2016, in Room JC 100, Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, St. Charles, IL 60175, at 9:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of KANE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 19 OF SLEEPY HOLLOW MANOR, UNIT 12, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 4, 5, 6 AND 7 N WINMOOR OWNERS DIVISION IN SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND ALSO OUTLOTS D AND G OF SECOND ADDITION TO UNIT 10 OF SLEEPY HOLLOW MANOR, IN THE VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AND ALSO THAT PART OF LOT 2 IN THE FIRST ADDITION TO UNIT 12 OF SLEEPY HOLLOW MANOR, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 37 AND PART OF OUTLOT A AND D IN SLEEPY HOLLOW MANOR UNIT 12, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, 100.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF CRANE DRIVE,

100.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF CRANE DRIVE, 10.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY 107.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING IN THE VILLAGE OF SLEEP HOLLOW, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 03-29-252-029 03-29-252-038 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1104 CRANE DRIVE SLEEPY HOLLOW, IL 60118 Description of Improvements: BROWN WOOD SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE; NO FENCE; UTILITIES ARE ON; PROPERTY IS OCCUPIED The Judgment amount was $156,186.63.

Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1109485 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I681479 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, January 14, 21, 28, 2016)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC PLAINTIFF VS BRADLEY L JENDRUCZEK A/K/A BRADLEY JENDRUCZEK; AMY C JENDRUCZEK A/K/A AMY JENDRUCZEK A/K/A AMY C A/K/A AMY ARMSTRONG ARMSTRONG; THE SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION; HOMEOWNERS MAPLE PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD

MAPLE PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 14 CH 1682 620 SETTLEMENT DRIVE MAPLE PARK, IL 60151 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on November 18, 2015, KANE COUNTY SHERIFF in KANE County, Illinois, will on March 3, 2016, in Room JC 100, Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, St. Charles, IL 60175, at 9:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of KANE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 36, IN THE SETTLEMENT, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER AND PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 8, 2004 AS DOCUMENT NO. 2004K090965, IN KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 07-31-183-001 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 620 SETTLEMENT DRIVE MAPLE PARK, IL 60151 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $371,143.09.

Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com.

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Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, PUBLIC NOTICE Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1101937 Plaintiff's IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE attorney is not required to provide SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF I681472 MURL CADWALTER (Published in the Kane County 101 Carpenter Blvd CARPENTERSVILLE IL 60110 Chronicle, January 21, 28, 2016 Date and Place of Death: February 4, 2016) 12/13/2015 CARPENTERSVILLE IL 60110

PUBLIC NOTICE

Case No. 15 P 684 PUBLICATION NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT TO CREDITORS & CLAIMANTS, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES 15 MR 1575 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION REGARDING NAME CHANGE Public notice is hereby given that on the March 21, 2016, in Courtroom No. 110, of the Kane County Courthouse, 100 S. Third Street, Geneva, Illinois, at the hour of 9:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this matter may heard, a Petition will be heard in said Courtroom for the change of name of Kimiya Banoo Vatani to the new name of Kim Niki Vatani pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/21-101 et seq.

Dated December 31, 2015 at Geneva, Illinois /s/ Kim Vatani Petitioner (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on January 7, 14, 21, 2016) 1147832

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS January 13, 2016 Case: Number: 2015P 00000650 Executor(s) of Will: LINNEA FUNK 1353 SPENCER LANE BATAVIA IL 60510 In the Matter of the Estate of CAROLE BLAKE, a Decedent Type of Administration: Independent

1. Notice is hereby given of the death of Murl Cadwalter who died on 12/13/15, a resident of Carpentersville, Kane County, Illinois.

2. The Representative for the estate are: Ladonna Anderson 413 Railroad St, East Dundee, IL 60118 3. The Attorney for the estate is: Raymond R. Geimer, 96 N. Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville, Illinois 60110.

4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 7, 2016.

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 December 22, 2015, an Order Admitting the Will to Probate 6. Within forty-two (42) days after the date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may filed 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 VI 5/6 (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 Article VIII 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1).

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)

Letters Testamentary Executor of Will Be advised that LlNNEA FUNK has been appointed Executor of Will of the above: named decedent, deceased on 07/26/15, and is autho/s/ Raymond R Geimer rized to sue for and collect the perAttorney sonal estate of and debts due the decedent, and to perform all duties Published in the Kane County imposed on him/her; and to do all acts now and hereafter required by Chronicle January 7, 14, 21, law, pursuant to order of court 2016. 1147771 entered on January 12, 2016 ***Certificate*** I certify that this Letter of Testamentary is in full force and effect.

Dated: January 13, 2016 /s/ Thomas M. Hartwell Clerk of the Circuit Court (Seal) (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on January 21, 28, 2016, February 4, 2016) 1151494 See yourself in Neighbors neighbors@kcchronicle.com

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conduct-

January 13, 2016 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:

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Belle Life Photography located at: 709 Stevens St, Geneva, IL 60134 Dated: January 13, 2016 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk (Published in the Kane County Chronicle January 21, 28, 2016, Febuary 4, 2016) 1151588

cate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Fox Valley Girls Coding Club located at: 38W360 Yaupon Ct, St Charles, IL 60175 Dated: January 07, 2016

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

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(Published in the Kane County Chronicle January 14, 21, 28, 2016) 1149947

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Public Notice is hereby given that on Monday, January 11, 2016 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: BEP Interactive located at: c/o IA LLC 1501 Commerce Place, Elgin, IL 60123 Dated: January 11, 2016 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk (Published in the Kane County Chronicle January 14, 21, 28, 2016) 1149929

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on Monday, January 11, 2016 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on Friday, January 15, 2016 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:

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INSPECT IT CHICAGO located at: 35W456 Pearson Dr, Wayne, IL 60184 Dated: January 15, 2016 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk (Published in the Kane County Chronicle January 21, 28, 2016, Febuary 4, 2016) 1151586 Having a Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation or Event Coming Up? Share It With Everyone by Placing a HAPPY AD!

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By ANNA FIFIELD The Washington Post TOKYO – Just in time to make good on your New Year’s vow to get organized, Marie Kondo, the self-described “crazy tidying fanatic” who has sparked the world with her joy for decluttering, has a new book to help you clean up your act.

Kondo’s “Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up” will be published in the United States. A sequel to her international bestseller, “The Lif-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” it offers a more detailed and in-depth course in her methodical program to get rid of things that don’t “spark joy.”

The new book includes illustrations of how to fold everything, including parkas, underwear and socks, as well as Marie Takahashi/The Washington Post pictures of perfectly organized A self-described “crazy tidying fanatic,” Marie Kondo has a new book drawers. Kondo also answers with detailed suggestions for how to clear your home of most items some of the questions raised afthat do not “spark joy” while appreciating the mundane necessities of ter her first book, such as what life, such as screwdrivers. to do about items that don’t

spark joy but are still needed. In Kondo’s case, it’s screwdrivers; she thanks them every day for not ruining her nails.

Kondo is a celebrity in Japan – she regularly appears on television here, and her four books in Japanese have sold a total of 2.2 million copies. Her surname has become a verb – “I just kondoed my closet” – and when Time magazine named Kondo one of the 100 most influential people of 2015, actress Jamie Lee Curtis called her a “modern-day ‘Marie Poppins.’”

Kondo’s approach of keeping only what you need and organizing it in the most space-saving way seems perfectly tailored to tiny Japanese apartments. More surprising, even to Kondo, is her popularity in places such as America, where people typically have more space to spread out their belongings. (“The Life-Changing Magic” has sold more than 1.6 million copies in North America.)

“In America, people live in big houses, but they tend

to have too many things, and that doesn’t necessarily mean that they are happy,” Kondo said during an interview at her office in central Tokyo. (It is not kept according to the KonMari method – a dishcloth was hanging by the sink, a real nono.) “So that’s another reason I think my book translates.”

Also, the focus on clearing your head as well as your house has tapped into a global trend: mindfulness.

“I think one of the reasons it’s been so popular is because I talk not only about physical decluttering but also about decluttering your mind, too,” Kondo said, sitting ramrod-straight next to a bunch of pink flowers that matched her skirt. “My method of decluttering reveals what’s most important in your life. So it doesn’t matter whether you’re in Japan or overseas, this method shows clearly what’s important to you.”

After assessing what sparks joy in their lives, two of her clients have decluttered

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That got her thinking about how to make tidying a happy process. By deciding what to keep rather than what to discard, Kondo said she can help people create a “bright and joyful future.”

Although she said she does not practice Shintoism, Kondo had a part-time job at a shrine while she was in high school, and her method incorporates Shinto ideas of order and personifying objects.

“For many people in Japan, it’s natural to think that things have souls and that you should show gratitude when you use them,” she said.

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This method means you will have to declutter only once and then just maintain it, Kondo said, claiming a zero “rebound” rate.

Some of Kondo’s suggestions will make people who are already struggling to find a work-life balance sigh. Writing about infusing mealtimes with joy, Kondo notes a recent fad in Japan in which grated radish is molded into crazy animal shapes. Who has time for that?

But, Kondo said, such efforts are worth it. Decluttering once will save busy people time over the long run. Kondo estimates that she spends 20 minutes a day folding clothes – she doesn’t watch television while folding, but concentrates on the folding and talking to the clothes – and said this is when she has some quiet time to herself.

In response to questions she received after publishing “The Life-Changing Magic,” Kondo said that items that are necessary but not necessarily joyful – such as funeral clothes and those screwdrivers – should be “showered with praise” and recognized for the way they make life simpler. In her home, Kondo removes the labels from her laundry detergent and

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themselves of their husbands.

These are the basic principles of the KonMari method: First, dump everything you own of a certain category – start with clothes, then move to books, etc. – onto the floor to force a decluttering “shock.”

Then go through them, deciding whether each item “sparks joy.”

“When deciding, it’s important to touch it, and by that, I mean holding it firmly in both hands as if communing with it. Pay close attention to how your body responds when you do this,” she writes in the new book. “When something sparks joy, you should feel a little thrill, as if the cells in your body are slowly rising. When you hold something that doesn’t bring you joy, however, you will notice that your body feels heavier.”

Anything that doesn’t meet this bar gets chucked.

Then, decide where to store each item you are keeping and always put it back in its place.

Kondo has a way to fold everything – down to plastic shopping bags – so that each item can stand upright, saving space and making everything visible.

(But be careful not to squeeze your underwear in too tight or they won’t be able to breathe.)

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After sending more than 1,000 valentines to deployed military soldiers in 2015, committee chairwoman Betty Rylko shared that “the impact [of] a little love sent overseas is worth the time spent making valentines and collecting conversation hearts,” a news release stated.

After connecting with a friend stationed in Iraq on Facebook, Rylko took to the Geneva-based real estate association to rally support beyond the holiday season in December, the release stated.

“We spend a lot of time during Christmas sending care packages and well wishes,” Rylko said in the release, “but what about the soldiers

The Realtor Association of the Fox Valley is accepting donations of candy hearts and valentines from individuals, schools, church groups and any other supporters of the U.S. armed forces. [who] do not celebrate during December?”

A call for valentine donations and boxes of conversation hearts went out the first week of January to the Realtor Association of the Fox Valley, and the Community Outreach Committee continues to look for supplies from anyone who loves a member of the military, ideally to double its efforts in 2016, the release stated.

The Realtor Association of the Fox Valley is accepting donations of candy hearts and valentines from individuals, schools, church groups and any other supporters of the U.S. armed forces.

After collecting donations, the Community Outreach Committee will host a packing party for members of the Realtor Association of the Fox Valley at 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25. Members of the association include area real estate agents, appraisers, lenders, attorneys and association staff.

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In Japan, Kondo’s decluttering method has become a booming business. She used to visit clients and organize their houses, but the popularity of her method – plus the arrival last year of her first child, now five months old – has meant she has had to outsource much of her practical work.

Her business – run by her husband – has trained 122 women as certified KonMari consultants. They complete a training course that involves four day-long sessions followed by 10 supervised declutterings, a process that takes an average of six months. Kondo’s trainees pay about $325 a year to remain accredited.

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Watch more online Marie Kondo, the decluttering guru, shows how to fold a T-shirt perfectly so that it stands up in your drawer at http://wapo.st/1R7gUcs. about $330. Kondo said she has been asked about extending this service to the United States and is considering the possibility.

Some of her trainees also run a group called the Japan Spark Joy Decluttering Association, teaching classes to those who want to learn the KonMari method or start a career as a decluttering consultant.

There’s an online Konmari Club where members can read essays about decluttering and look at photos of Kondo’s life, as well as apply for visits from Kondo. This month, Kondo will launch a smartphone app in English for KonMari devotees.

Kondo has also just released in the U.S. a “Spark joy every day” journal sprinkled with quotes.

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By JURA KONCIUS The Washington Post In the recently published “Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up,” celebrity organizer Marie Kondo goes into minute detail about all of her decluttering directives.

The book is a follow-up to last year’s global sensation “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” Here, Kondo wrote of the many items keeping homes in a state of disarray, clogging everyday life and robbing one of joy. She struck a chord in a chaotic world, and her ideas became known as KonMari.

The first book initiated a flurry of questions from her

tidying disciples about how exactly to achieve minimalist joy.

The new book has detailed recipes for more joyful living through her KonMari method, with a little bit of feng shui thrown in. She shows how to fold underwear and how to thank items for their service as you shove them into a garbage bag. She said that sorting through her family’s photos was one of the hardest things she has ever done.

Her space-saving approach appeals most to urban dwellers living in tiny apartments.

American families living in the suburbs in a four-bedroom house with a two-car garage (or any family with a crowded attic, basement or storage

unit) might have a harder time achieving Kondo’s goal of “once-in-a-lifetime special event of tidying-up.” Ditto anyone who shops in bulk at Costco.

With ultimate respect for Kondo’s goal of beauty, simplicity and perfect closets, here are a few concepts I just can’t get behind: • Cut photographs out of coffee table books. Kondo said that if you only like certain photographs in a beautiful book, it’s OK to snip them out and put them in a clear plastic folder. (Many of us were taught never to cut up a book.) I’m left to assume that I should then toss the mangled book. Hopefully, after looking at the photos at a later time, she writes, you

will wonder why on earth you saved them and will eventually toss them, leaving you with no trace of that darned book.

• Cover the eyes of your

stuffed-animal friends when relegating them to the trash.

Some may be hesitant to part with their tubs of Beanie Babies or the teddy bears that once sat in a baby’s nursery.

But blindfolding each animal before tossing? “Once their eyes are hidden, stuffed toys and dolls look much more like objects, and that makes it far easier to part with them,” Kondo said.

• Obsess over bathroom storage. She admits that keeping the bathroom and all of its accessories tidy is very challenging. Kondo hates

tacky labels on things such as deodorizing sprays and toilet cleansers (“loud and ugly,” she writes) and suggests you try to remove them. Good luck with that. I agree that storing toilet paper rolls in a basket or box is a nice idea, but covering them in a cloth is going a bit far.

• Spend joyful hours wearing vintage school uniforms. Kondo said that if you are really attached to your school uniform, you should put it on and wallow in the sweet memories of your youth. Then you can hold onto the memories but let the plaid skirt and blazer get stuffed into the donation bag. Meanwhile, there’s one problem. Who can still fit into their clothes from high school?

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28W550 Washington Ave., Winfield $749,500

Beautiful & spacious custom ranch on private serene acreage. Stunning great room w/stone fireplace & wet bar adjacent to formal dining room. Gourmet eat-in kitchen w/island,pantry, high end appliances & loads of cabinets. Master bedroom w/fireplace, two wic’s, plus relaxing spa bath. Flexible floor plan has three additional nicely sized bedrooms, main floor office & laundry. Attention to detail throughout-crown moldings, arches, vaulted ceilings, skylights & built-ins. Wonderful home for entertaining w/sunfilled windows overlooking the several patios, deck, gazebo, & pool. Full finished basement w/library, exercise area, recreation space, extensive storage & bath. This exquisite home & woodland landscape provide a vacation like setting that will truly “wow” you, yet is close to train, Prairie Path, hospital, shopping & dining. Showings by appointment. Debbie Gurley, Broker 815-245-2277

20 Chestnut Street, Aurora 525 Tyler Road, A-B1, St. Charles 321 Franklin Street, A-C, Geneva 328 3rd Street, B&D, Geneva $1,675/month $335,000 $1,500/month B $700/month. D $1,200/month

“Live where you work!”... Unique rental opportunity in great location! This beautifully restored historic home is zoned as a live/work arrangement. Ideal home office situation for attorney, accountant, counseling, insurance, chiropractor, financial advisor, seamstress / dressmaker, or other home based type business. Gorgeous hardwood floors with inlays, two fireplaces, main floor bedroom or private office, plus laundry. Attractive entries with street parking, as well as off street rear parking lot. Easy access from I-88 and RT 31. Can be rented 100% for office space if needed.

Debbie Gurley, Broker 815-245-2277

Clean and ready to move in...Large private office / exam rooms, patient waiting room, file area, physical therapy room with mirrored wall, upper level has private office, lunch area, storage area and full bath.

Bright space with great windows, high visibility, and convenient location close to restaurants, shopping and area amenities.

Unit A and unit B-1 are for sale.

Debbie Gurley, Broker 815-245-2277

In the middle of Geneva’s Historic District and the shopping district visited regularly by tourists, this space was last used by a skin care specialist and was a lovely salon.

This is a two room suite with a private bath accessible by both units. Each suite is approximately 350 sq ft. Lots of storage between the two rooms. Reserved parking spot behind the building. Location great for signage and walk-ins, as well. All utilities/cam included– monthly rent covers all.

Patti Rambo, Broker 630-399-1572

Prestigious 3rd Street address in historic downtown Geneva! Only a block from the Metra station! Once a prominent residence, this property is meticulously maintained and known as the Paper Merchant.

Suite B is 200 sq feet with beautiful floors and large windows overlooking charming Third st. (Suite D is 420 sf; see MLS 09085264 for details). Great opportunity in a building that rarely has available space!

All utilities/cam included - monthly rent covers all! Call for details and to schedule a tour!

Patti Rambo, Broker 630-399-1572

630-232-1570

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