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A few weeks back, I received an invitation to attend a tasting event for the media at Sweet Natalie’s, a gluten-free bakery at 228 S. Third St. in Geneva.

As I’ve recently adjusted my diet, taking out gluten and dairy (among other changes), I thought this would be a great event to attend.

On Feb. 28, I popped into Sweet Natalie’s to see what the bakery has to offer. It was a really fun trip.

First, I sat down with Ilene Keivel, the owner of Sweet Natalie’s, which was voted the best bakery in Kane County in our 2016 Best of The Fox reader’s choice contest.

Ilene told me she wanted to host the media event, which was followed by a Chamber event, so that she could further promote her business.

She said it was always her dream to open a bakery.

“I started this from the ground up,” she said. “I just thought I could bring in the best of the best.”

Sweet Natalie’s is a co-op, meaning individuals can rent the kitchen at the bakery and make and sell their items there. The bakery offers a variety of gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, Paleo, naturally sweetened, sugar-free, low-carb, yeast-free, grain-free, peanut-free, and tree nut-free food options.

Bakers at Sweet Natalie’s include Eye Candy Bake Shop, which offers specialty pastries and Paleo desserts, as well as custom cakes for weddings, birthdays and special occasions; Grassman Gourmet, which offers fudge baking kits; Maggie’s Daughter, which offers gluten-free pies and tarts, as well as savory items;

Forbidden Sweets, which offers decorated rice crispy treats that are nut-free; Smart Cookie Baker, which offers sugar-free and low-carb breads, cakes, cookies and crackers; Simply Baked Gluten-Free, which offers a variety of gluten-free products; One More Salsa, which offers gourmet salsa; Dainty Delights, which specializes in gluten-free desserts; Lia P, which offers brioche breads, hot dog buns, hamburger buns, French baguettes, cinnamon bread, pizza crusts, biscotti and baking mixes; and Lovely Candy, which offers gluten-free and vegan candy, caramels and licorice.

I tried a buttermilk biscuit and snickerdoodle cookie from Simply Baked during the media event. Both items tasted great.

Christine Welch, founding officer of Simply Baked, said being at Sweet Natalie’s offers a sense of community.

“It’s really my belief that aller-

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If you go n WHAT: Sweet Natalie’s gluten-free

bakery n HOURS: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to

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gen-free food is needed,” she said. “[Customers] know that they’re safe with our product.”

Also at the event was Sherrill Johnson, who owns Grassman Gourmet with her sister Christy Grassman. They sell kid-friendly fudge kits for $7.95. The box the kit comes in can be used as the fudge pan, which is environmentally friendly, they said.

“It’s super easy,” Sherrill said of the fudge kits. “We’re brand new, so we’re getting our name out there.”

I also tried a rice crispy sample from Forbidden Sweets, which had an amazingly colorful table showcasing treats on sticks and in other forms decorated as Hello Kitty, emojis, doughnuts or a business’ custom design.

In addition, I tried salsa from One More Salsa and a chicken pot pie sample from Maggie’s Daughter.

Amy Reed Hogrefe with Maggie’s Daughter said she was glad to be at Sweet Natalie’s.

“It’s tough to find places with the dedicated gluten-free kitchen and sales area,” she said. “It’s the best of both worlds.”

To learn more about Sweet Natalie’s, visit sweetnataliesgeneva.com or call 630-232-7434.

Kathy Balcazar is weekly group editor for the Kane County Chronicle, Elburn Herald, Sugar Grove Herald and Suburban Life Media, and is a member of the Northern Illinois Newspaper Association Board. Contact her at kbalcazar@shawmedia.com or 630-845-5368. Learn more about NINA at ninaonline.org.

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Officials seek to raise $21.8M to build new library

If you go n WHAT: Geneva Public

By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com

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Materials handler Sean Lassiter works on returning books into circulation in a work area of the Geneva Public Library. The library’s $21.8 million referendum is on the April 4 ballot to build a new, larger facility with parking.

Middle Ground area for middle school students to gather,” Shiffler said. “In order to put that area in, we had to take out part of the youth collection. We put in an adult Collaboration Zone. And again, in order to put that in, the library had to take out three rows of stacks. That is the type of trade-off we are faced with on a regular basis.”

Shiffler said it costs the district 130 percent to provide 75 percent of its services, not only because the building has aging systems, but because it has service points on three levels and staff scattered about in six offices.

“We bought the Sixth Street School property so we would have space for a new facility and maintain a downtown presence,” Shiffler said. “It will have on-site parking and a drive-up.”

The cost is $21.8 million in bonds, which will be coupled with $300,000 the district has in reserve, he said.

While the price tag sounds enormous, it will cost a house valued at $300,000 about $8.25 a month in additional taxes over the 20 years it will take to pay the bonds.

“We are not asking for a rate increase,” Shiffler said.

“We are confident we can operate double the space with one additional staff for maintenance services.”

At a proposed 57,642 square feet, the new library would have play areas, open space for collaborative study, quiet areas for reading, space in the lobby for exhibits and displays, space for meeting rooms, and it would be compliant with the ADA, Shiffler said.

Citizen support

In early September, Citizens for Geneva Library hired MoreMargin Inc. to do an automated push-button phone survey of seven questions, Baechler wrote in an email.

The questions were sent to a randomized group of residents age 18 to 65, she wrote.

“We wanted to gauge the overall feeling and the perception of the library as a valuable asset in the community,” Baechler said. “We wanted to understand how much the community knew about the project, so we would know how to focus our outreach. … We wanted to see what story we needed to help tell in the community.”

While library officials are limited to telling the public the facts about the referendum,

the civic group can do advocacy, urging residents to vote yes on social media and by calling and door-to-door canvassing, Baechler said.

“When you actually break [the referendum] down, a house with a $300,000 value will cost $100 a year in additional taxes,” Baechler said. “That is an extreme value in services and programming. Everything we get from the library is worth way more than that.”

Supporters, such as Geneva children’s author Tom Lichtenheld, agree with the referendum for a new library – not only because the current building is inefficient and too small, but because it is not properly accessible under the ADA. “It comes down to access to information, and it comes down to economic responsibility,” Lichtenheld said. “It is financially irresponsible, as a taxpayer, to try to prolong the life of that building as a library.”

Library fans still say no

For some, the answer is “no” on the library referendum, despite how advocates cheerlead the need.

A resident voting no is Sandra Ellis, who said it is simply the wrong time to ask voters

for more taxes when they are burdened by paying Geneva School District 304’s building referendum debt.

“We can’t handle additional debt,” Ellis said. “And the new library is about more space, not more books.”

While she acknowledged that the current building is old and expensive to maintain, Ellis said moving to a new building will not take taxpayers off the hook. That is because the city of Geneva has the right of first refusal for the current library building, which is next door to City Hall.

“The city will have to improve it,” Ellis said. “They say it’s costing them more. It will cost the city just as much, and taxpayers are going to be bearing that cost.”

Mayor Kevin Burns said it was premature to assume that the city will buy the building at 127 James St. and then be financially burdened with upgrading its deficiencies.

“The city does have the right of first refusal on consideration of acquiring the library,” Burns said. “But it is premature to assume any action will be taken until complete due diligence is performed as to cost and appropriateness of space needs.”

For information about the referendum, visit www.gpldnewbuilding.org or send email to board@gpld.org.

For information about Citizens for Geneva Library, visit www.yesgenevalibrary.com or send email to yesgenevalibrary@gmail.com.

Library officials have scheduled three forums about the referendum. They will be at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. March 14 and at 10 a.m. March 18 at the library, 127 James St., Geneva.

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GENEVA – Voters in the Geneva Public Library District will decide April 4 whether they will support a $21.8 million referendum to build a new library at the former Sixth Street School site at 210 S. Sixth St. And as the “Yes Geneva Library” signs are appearing in front yards, hopes are running high for resounding support.

Chazmin Baechler, co-chairman of the Citizens for Geneva Library, said 90 percent of the 500 people they surveyed in September said the library was a community asset, and a majority agreed it needed more space and parking.

“We wanted to understand the overall general feeling toward the library,” Baechler said. “Do they see it as an asset to the community? Do they use it? Do they think it’s a right size and has enough parking?”

After a long study of the library building at 127 James St., library officials said they concluded that not only is it landlocked, but the aging structure is inefficient on several levels, too small to provide the services its patrons expect and not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. “These are very exciting times for the library as we look toward our future,” library board President Bob Shiffler said at a Feb. 27 Geneva School District 304 board meeting.

“We looked at various service models. We looked at our community survey. We also did a building assessment.”

Shiffler said the 27,000-square-foot library, whose original structure dates from 1908 and has had three additions, is only capable of providing 75 percent of the services expected from a library in the 21st century.

“Last year, we opened the

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Library District forums on the referendum n WHEN: 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

March 14 and 10 a.m. March 18 n WHERE: Geneva Public Library, 127 James St., Geneva n INFO: www.gpldnewbuilding.org, board@gpld.org

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Get to know Denise Stephens Winfield resident Denise Stephens, 43, was at St. Charles Bowl when she answered questions for the Kane County Chronicle’s Brenda Schory.

Schory: Where did you grow up?

Stephens: Chicago

Garage sale, Swedish Days on tap You say old, we say vintage. You say garbage, we say garage sale!

Yes, it’s back for the sixth year – April 28 and 29.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce’s home page, genevachamber. com, has a direct link to the garage sale webpage, where you can apply online or download a paper registration to mail in.

The Chamber will take care of all advertising, signage, official printed maps and an interactive online map.

Early bird pricing, guaranteeing you will be listed on both maps, is good until April 18.

Don’t you want hundreds to know about your sale?

Swedish Days

And now a peek at the Swedish Days Festival sponsored by Northwestern Medicine.

This year’s fest is set for June 20 to 25. Yes, it is still 14 weeks away, but planning for six days of excitement started many weeks ago. Favorites are returning, and of course there will be a flurry of new activities, too. Free entertainment is booked, and the bands appearing will wow you with their

CHAMBER CHAT Laura Rush

If you go n WHAT: Geneva ABC Garage Sale n WHEN: April 28 and 29 n WHERE: Locations throughout

Geneva n INFO: genevachamber.com

News to your phone Sign up for breaking news text and email alerts at KCChronicle.com/subscribe. energy and musicianship.

A much-anticipated event each year is the grand parade, held on the last day of the fest, June 25, always an eye- and ear-popping experience.

Truly a hometown parade because of all the wonderful community support and participation. You can be a part of the fun, too!

It’s free and applications are available at www.genevachamber.com/ swedish_days.php.

Swedish Days also includes one of the largest music competitions in the state of Illinois, the 47th Granquist Music Competition.

Carrying on the tradition, members of the Granquist family coordinate the competition. This year’s competition will take place June 24 at Geneva High School. To view the brochure, rules and regulations and register online, visit the above Swedish Days link. To receive an application by mail or for payment assistance, please call the Geneva Chamber at 630-232-6060.

Watch for more information on the six-day extravaganza in Geneva businesses, on our website, on Facebook (“Geneva, IL – Chamber of Commerce & Tourism”), on Twitter and Instagram.

Like us and follow us today, so you don’t miss any happenings tomorrow.

Laura Rush is communications manager for the Geneva Chamber of Commerce. Her column runs the second Thursday of each month. Contact her at editorial@kcchronicle.com.

Sunset Dancers Madeline Sawitz (front row, from left), Delaney Cunningham and Aubrey Dieckmann, and Fiona Weisserth (back row, left) and Rashika Goyal stand with instructors Ryann Marszalek and Emma Haycox.

Schory: Do you have any pets?

Stephens: Three cats named Lucky, A.J. and Sylvia Schory: Who would play you in the movie of your life?

Stephens: Meryl Streep Schory: First job?

Stephens: At Venture Schory: As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

Stephens: A teacher, but I became a customer service rep instead.

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Schory: Favorite ice cream flavor?

Stephens: Chocolate Schory: A book or a movie you would recommend?

Stephens: The Odd Thomas series by Dean Koontz Schory: What is an interesting factoid about yourself?

Stephens: I met Walter Payton at Dave & Buster’s. I was playing pinball and they wanted to clear the place out for Walter Payton, and I said I don’t have to leave. So I stayed and played pinball with Walter Payton. I have his autograph on a napkin.

Sunset Dance wins awards in competition Awards included Lyrical Company and Finale Company receiving High Gold, and the Musical Theater GENEVA – The Geneva Park Dis- Company receiving Gold, the release trict Sunset Dance Company compet- stated. ed at the “Beyond the Stars” Dance Lyrical Company also won a teachCompetition on Feb. 12 at Batavia High ers award for costume and a judges School, officials announced in a news award for best committed and connectrelease. ed, the release stated.

The troupe includes Lyrical Compa“We are excited to participate in ny, Finale Company and Musical The- this competition each year and thrilled atre Company. to see the talent our girls bring to the

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competition,” recreation supervisor Beth Keen said in the release. “It is great they were awarded with Gold and High Gold awards. We are so proud to receive such high honors. We have top-notch instructors with Haleigh Hutchinson and Ryann Marszalek instructing our amazing Sunset Dance Company.”

For information on the Sunset Dance Company or available classes, contact 630-232-4542 or www.genevaparks.org.

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Council approves contract for street work

By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com GENEVA – Aldermen unanimously approved a $67,100 contract March 6 for the engineering design of the reconstruction of Richards and Stevens streets.

The reconstruction of Richards Street and portions of Stevens Street are included in the city’s 2017-18 infrastructure budget, officials said.

Because of the complexity of the de-

sign plans and the permits required by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, staff had requested assistance from an engineering consultant, officials said.

The city received responses from seven firms responding to its request for proposals and chose WBK Engineering in St. Charles to do the work, officials said.

WBK Engineering currently serves as the city’s stormwater consultant and has already done several design

projects for the city, officials said.

Aldermen also unanimously approved spending $75,770 to replace 400 feet of water main that serves 816 Cheever Ave., 710 Meadows Road and 730 Meadows Road.

Due to the location of the water main’s leak – next to a utility pole and a large tree – and its history of other main breaks on that section of the main, staff recommended a repair that would not require removing the pole or the tree.

The new water main will be directionally drilled – a trenchless method of underground pipe installation – which will not require removal of the utility pole or tree, officials said.

The contract was awarded to the lowest of six bids for the work, to H. Linden and Sons of Plano, officials said.

Aldermen also unanimously approved a $43,071 contract with Metropolitan Pump in Romeoville to replace a lift station pump that was determined to be beyond repair.

Video song contest to award major prize to area youth

By RENEE TOMELL rtomell@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – A contest posing a creative challenge to Tri-Cities students scores a powerful incentive with a major monetary prize through The Jank Guitar Store in St. Charles. It offers the opportunity to compete across an array of performing arts mediums.

The premise is for contestants to take the song called “The Road,” by Casely and The Jank, and make it their own, whether as a musical cover or remix or interpreting it through dance.

The contest entry will be a YouTube video of the reimagined number.

Scott Corbin of St. Charles, owner of The Jank Guitar Store, said youth ages 10 to 19 will not be limited to guitar, but can play any instruments, choose to sing or make it strictly instrumental, or opt to dance. Videos can be submitted through Aug. 25, and the winner will be announced Dec. 15.

Corbin said the grand prize of $10,000 for the student is just part of the reward.

“We wanted to be able to contribute in addition, [so] the student’s school wins $2,000 for its music program, and the [winner’s] city receives $2,000, as well,” Corbin said.

He hit the road to spread word of the contest through presentations at Tri-Cities public and private schools and before city officials.

“Basically, the idea behind the contest is it’s a competition for creative talent for the local youth,” Corbin said.

“It’s about creativity and interpretation. Local students get to compete on behalf of themselves, their school and their city.”

He said he hopes the winning student will use the money for educational pursuits. The winner’s community also has complete freedom with its prize winnings.

He said jank is a guitar-driven style of music in the pop pantheon. His Jank Guitar Store, 217 W. Main St., in

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“The Road” song contest challenge reaches students at Corron Elementary School in South Elgin. downtown St. Charles, focuses on guitar lessons taught through its patented “Press - Play - Record” method of teaching. The business will celebrate its second anniversary in June.

Two friends already have teamed up to work on their contest entry. They are Tatum Settelmyer of St. Charles, an eighth-grader at Haines Middle School, and Ava Niemela of Geneva, a sixth-grader at Geneva Middle School North.

They met to practice recently at the Bombshell blowout boutique in St. Charles, owned by Tatum’s mother.

The session found the two exchanging riffs, and Ava offering the option of ukulele in addition to guitar, which they both study at The Jank Guitar Store.

Tatum, part of the orchestra at her school, hopes to include her piano and violin skills, and capitalize on Ava’s singing voice.

“It’s an awesome song,” Tatum said of “The Road.” “And the lyrics are nice.”

It’s a lesson about the journey of life, Ava said, adding, “I like the music, too.”

An incentive to enter is the potential nest egg for their respective college funds.

But their shared love of music is a prime motivator.

“You can be yourself [in music] – there’s no wrong or right,” Tatum said.

“I love playing. I can get all my emotions out.”

“It’s a good escape from reality,” Ava said. “You can let everything out – sad [or] happy.”

For Corbin, who not only teaches but is a professional studio guitarist, music calls him on the road to perform across the country. He grew up in St. Charles and returned to make the community his home base, praising its vibrancy.

He said it is fun to offer the contest.

“We wanted to provide that type of opportunity – encouraging and supporting youth in the arts is our mission,” he said. “I grew up in St. Charles.

I never had an opportunity like this.

We’ve worked to give back to the community and [to give kids] an opportunity to be recognized for what they do.”

Corbin said the cost to enter is $3 to sign up online, which covers registration and provides the rights to access the music and lyrics for the contest video. All the instructions for students and parents are available at thejankguitarstore.com/the-road-contest.

He said “The Road” song contest encourages excellence in artistic expression.

“This contest not only gives young people of the Tri-Cities an outlet for their creative aspirations, but also showcases the region’s amazing talent,” Corbin said.

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NEWS | LEFT: Lilly Nowak of Geneva plays the role of Gertrude in “Seussical Junior” at The Holmstad in Batavia.

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ABOVE: Lily Mehren of Geneva performs as Thing 1 in the Hello Broadway Theatre Company’s production of “Seussical Junior” on March 3 at The Holmstad retirement community in Batavia. The group also performed at GreenFields in Geneva and the Marklund Home.

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ABOVE: Alene Lautenschlager (from left), Kayla Ellibee and Sara Cramer, all of Geneva, perform March 3 in the Hello Broadway Theatre Company’s production of “Seussical Junior.”

RIGHT: Alex Williamson-Junk of Geneva performs as Horton the elephant in the Hello Broadway Theatre Company’s production of “Seussical Junior” at The Holmstad retirement community.

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Holocaust descendant to share mother’s story at Geneva library KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com GENEVA – Although the Holocaust ended more than 70 years ago, Europe’s Jewish population has yet to recover, with the ramifications of the Holocaust continuing to be felt today, states Roberta Dietzen, whose mother escaped Eastern Europe but lost her family.

In “Gypsy Music Street,” retired teacher Dietzen chronicles the life of her mother, Rezsi Lehrer. The presen-

tation will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 15 at the Geneva Public Library, 127 James St., Geneva.

The free presentation is hosted by the Geneva Library Foundation. Roberta Registration is not re- Dietzen quired, but it is suggested online at www.genevalibraryfoundation.org.

Dietzen’s mother was fortunate to

make it out of Eastern Europe shortly before the outbreak of World War II, but her family stayed behind and perished, according to a news release about the program.

Dietzen tells her family’s history of love, loss and the endless traumatic ramifications of the Holocaust that continue to resonate with the following generations, the release stated.

Dietzen also provides a look inside the rich Jewish culture of Eastern Europe that was largely destroyed in

World War II, according to the release.

In her presentation, Dietzen will stress the relevance of educating the world about the tragedy of the Holocaust – a lesson particularly relevant given the current state of global affairs, the release stated.

Dietzen also will discuss the importance of bringing awareness to the phenomenon of genocide and how people can learn to stand up and speak out to confront bigotry and hatred throughout the world, the release stated.

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Vets seek answers, share concerns at Geneva forum

By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com GENEVA – American Legion Fox River Geneva Post 75 on March 3 was host to more than 80 veterans, who packed the hall’s meeting room so a panel of experts could hear their concerns.

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren, R-Plano; Dr. Steve Braverman, director of the Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Administration Hospital; and Hughes Turner, executive director of the VA Regional Office in Chicago, fielded questions for more than an hour. The Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission hosted the event.

One concern that veterans have is long travel times to get to VA hospitals, as explained by Todd Latham, commander of VFW Post 1486 in Sandwich.

Latham said the trip to Hines is an hour and a half one way.

“I found it very difficult to get vets in there to receive their care,” Latham said. “It takes several hours to receive their care, and then drive an hour and a half home. To me, that is unacceptable.”

Latham said a mobile unit in North Aurora is closer, but the care available is limited.

Braverman said that Hines was in the process of being upgraded on several levels, from facade improvements – as portions of the brick were falling down – to upgrades to the boiler. It’s also getting a new MRI facility.

“We are committed, as best as we can, to get the services, equipment and facilities for what your service has earned you the right to have,” Hultgren said.

To another question about allowing veterans the right to go to “regular” doctors for care instead of traveling to Hines, Hultgren said he could see the process opened up for them to see any doctor.

“I think there is a big group of us who support that, but not enough,” Hultgren said. “My hope is we will get

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Community members peaceably assemble March 3 across the street from the American Legion Fox River-Geneva Post 75 during a forum for veterans.

LEFT: U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren, R-Plano, addresses the audience of a forum for veterans and their families at the American Legion Fox River-Geneva Post 75.

there … [and] allow our veterans to go where they want to go.”

Tammy Anderson, superintendent of DeKalb County Veterans Assistance, asked what is being done to

address notices of disagreement that are filed when veterans’ claims are denied.

“If we file a notice of disagreement on a veteran claim, it’s three years,”

Anderson said. “We’re looking at 2020.”

Turner said the reality was there is a backlog, and – at the moment – claims from 2014 are currently being dealt with.

“We are trying to address that by modernizing the appeals process,” Turner said. “That is the best answer I can give you.”

While the vets were meeting at the Legion Hall, about 60 protesters from Indivisible Kane County and other groups stood in silence across the street on the sidewalk in front of the Geneva Public Library.

Members have sought a town hall with Hultgren at various recent protests. They said, this time, they would be silent out of respect for the veterans.

Documentary follows path of gems from African mines to final cut KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com GENEVA – State Street Jewelers in Geneva will host a documentary film, “Sharing the Rough,” at 7:30 p.m.

March 20 at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles, the company announced in a news release.

Filmmaker Orin Mazzoni takes viewers behind the scenes into the world of colored gemstones and the fascinating paths they travel from mine to

market, the release stated.

From discovery by East African miners to being shaped by master gem-cutter Roger Dery, the film follows the love and passion of all involved, the release stated.

Jeff Hampton of State Street Jewelers participated in a gem safari in August with Dery, traveling to several mines in Africa and buying rough gemstones directly from the miners, the release stated.

The travelers also visited an or-

phanage that the Devon Foundation supports and where they were able to visit the children, the release stated.

The money raised during this trip will feed them for a year. The proceeds from the film ticket sales – $10 per person – will benefit the Devon Foundation to support both the school and the orphanage, the release stated.

The Devon Foundation also supports a cutting school so that local residents can learn to cut gemstones, thus help-

ing the economy, the release stated.

In addition to the Devon Foundation, the proceeds will be shared with a local charity, the release stated.

Each $10 ticket-holder will receive one drink ticket; popcorn will be served, the release stated.

After the film, the audience will have a question-and-answer session with Dery, the release stated.

To buy tickets, call 630-232-2085, go to State Street Jewelers, 230 W. State St., Geneva, or visit www.oshows.com.

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Benjamin Warren Dodson, son of Captain and Harriet Warren Dodson, built the magnificent home at 416 S. Second St. in Geneva in 1891. Chicago architect W.W. Clay designed and constructed the house of native limestone and prairie rock, aptly named “Fieldstone.”

The house contained nine bedrooms, three baths, four fireplaces, a very large dining room paneled with red birch, a billiard room and music room, but no garage. A stone wall surrounded the twoacre property, which included a gardener’s cottage also built of stone.

For some time after the house was constructed, Mr. Dodson set aside Friday evenings for groups of friends to gather at his home to enjoy informal musical programs and to hear papers on the early life of the community.

Investors bought “Fieldstone” in 1919,

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and developed it into the three-story Geneva Community Hospital by 1925. It replaced the Colonial Hospital that had outgrown its location on Third Street and

remained a hospital until 1991. Developer Kent Shodeen bought the property in 1993 and eventually created “Dodson Place,” anchored by this historic home.

Visit www.GenevaHistoryMuseum.org for information on the Geneva History Museum’s April 8 program on riverstone buildings in the Tri-Cities.

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I spent a fun Saturday morning a couple of weeks ago with a group of volunteers who patrol areas of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. They even let their human owners and caregivers come along!

After some good brushing, Domino, Bella and Shiloh were eager to venture out for a walk in the unseasonably warm February weather. The trio headed to the Big Rock Forest Preserve to serve as part of the Kane County Mounted Rangers group.

While there, the volunteers patrol the preserve to help deter crime. They also carry first-aid kits, do search and rescue, direct traffic for cross country races and march in parades.

Pictured: Kane County Mounted Ranger volunteer Daryl Paddock leaves the barn at J & L Stable in Big Rock with his horse, Domino.

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Getting through winter with Chinese mantids I suppose we all have different ways of coping with winter doldrums. Even though this winter has been far from dull – or wintry, for that matter – it’s still nice to have a few traditions that remind us that when winter comes, spring isn’t far behind.

My mom, for example, grows an amaryllis every January. In fact, this year she’s supplementing that giant bloom with another indoor bulb-growing venture, a lovely purple hyacinth.

Meanwhile at Hickory Knolls, we are cultivating new life of a different sort: a fresh batch of Chinese mantids.

Our latest foray into mantid-raising (we’ve had several, what, clutches? litters? over the years) began somewhat unexpectedly about three weeks ago. I wasn’t in the office at the time but received a text message from my amazingly tolerant co-workers that read, in part: “You’ve hatched! Baby praying mantis all over!!!!”

Yes, those four exclamation points were part of the text.

For added emphasis, I guess.

GOOD NATURED Pam Otto At any rate, when I arrived at work I found an aquarium sealed up tight with paper and packing tape, all the better to contain the 200 or so little buggers that were popping out of their egg case like puppies scrambling through an open gate.

Hundreds and hundreds of puppies, that is, furless and six-legged, but otherwise just as cute as any baby dog.

Their former home, an ootheca, or egg case, was one of several collected by our co-worker, restoration ecologist Jill Voegtle, a month or so ago. At first, it might seem odd that we’d want to remove the cases because, after all, they’ve been touted for decades as an effective means of biological insect control.

With these guys on duty, we in theory would have less need for pesticides. And fewer chemicals mean a healthier

environment, right?

The only problems are that: 1. Chinese mantids eat plenty of beneficial insects, too.

2. Large females also consume vertebrate prey, including hummingbirds and small snakes.

3. They’re not native and, as such, have the potential to outcompete our native arthropod predators such as spiders, assassin bugs and ambush bugs.

So, Chinese mantids aren’t welcome outside. But they make for a really compelling display inside.

Shortly after that first egg case hatched, we dismantled the packing tape-sealed aquarium and set up our 200 bundles of joy in a fine-meshed insect rearing container called a Praying Mantis Pagoda.

Since then, we’ve seen quite a bit of attrition, which at first might seem like our little habitat is failing. But such loss actually is a praying mantis rite of passage. In the wild as well as in captivity, stronger individuals consume their weaker brethren.

As of this writing we’re down to about a half dozen young mantids. Each survivor has staked out a territory within the enclosure and guards it carefully. Now that the little guys are a bit bigger, they’re less inclined to feed on each other, and more apt to pursue other prey, which we’ve provided in the form of flightless fruit flies – the mantid equivalent of puppy chow.

It’s been pretty awesome watching the little guys grow – and the fun doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. We have six more egg cases that have yet to hatch, and that’s assuming Jill doesn’t come across any more as she trims and prunes the vegetation outside the nature center.

You know what’s also neat? We don’t have a monopoly on mantids. You, too, can raise one, or some, as indoor pets. All you need are some egg cases – which you can collect freely, as they are not native – and a small container. Before we received our pagoda, we used to use a gallon-size plastic pretzel jar,

rubber-banding a square of screen in place of the lid. You can buy flightless fruit flies at pretty much any pet store, or you can raise your own flighted flies by letting some bananas age past their prime.

By the time the mantids need larger prey, our local insects should be starting to show themselves. Small grasshoppers are good options, as are cockroaches. In a pinch, you can also buy pet store crickets.

Chinese mantids aren’t quite as showy as amaryllis blooms, nor as fragrant as hyacinths. But there’s something very fulfilling about raising one to adulthood. Plus, they’re darn cute, like furless, six-legged puppies.

Pam Otto is the manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Discovery Center, a facility of the St. Charles Park District.

She can be reached at 630-5134346 or potto@stcparks.org.

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Illinois Department of Revenue announces 2016 Kane County multiplier KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com SPRINGFIELD – Kane County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to Illinois Department of Revenue Director Constance Beard.

The property assessment equalization factor – or multiplier – is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, a news release stated. The equalization is important because

some of the state’s 6,600 local taxing districts overlap two or more counties, such as school districts, junior college districts and fire protection districts.

If there were no equalization among counties, substantial inequities among taxpayers with comparable properties would result, the release stated.

Under law passed in 1975, property in Illinois should be assessed at one-third of its market value. Farm property is assessed differently and is not subject to the multiplier.

Assessments in Kane County are at 33.27 percent of market value, based on sales of properties in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

The equalization factor announced is for 2016 taxes, payable in 2017. Last year’s equalization factor for the county also was 1.0000. The equalization factor is determined annually for each county by comparing the price of individual properties sold over the past three years to the assessed value placed on those properties by the county supervisor of as-

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Howard B. Thomas Grade School in Burlington recently hosts two Family Fitness Nights. More than 100 District 301 families participated, playing games and activities such as partner kickball, Star Wars, Capture The Pins, and doubles pickleball. The event was “a great way to showcase HBT’s physical education program to the outside community,” stated a news release.

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Aurora University plans to lay off 45 on staff

By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com AURORA – Aurora University is planning to cut 30 full-time faculty lecturers and 15 administrative staff members because of a lack of state funding resulting from the continuing budget impasse, a spokesman said.

The problem is the state stopped funding $6 million in annual Monetary Award Program grants, which help some 1,500 students, university spokesman Steve McFarland said.

As the state is in its second year without a budget, no MAP grant money has come to the university for its students, McFarland said.

The university pledged to make up that gap for each student who qualifies for the MAP grant because they “should not be burdened by a political stalemate,” McFarland said.

“The last couple of years caused us to cut more and more from our operating budget,” McFarland said. “It’s not just faculty; we’ve had a number of administrative staff who have also been let go and positions eliminated. We’ve had salary freezes, and, finally, we just could not overcome the effects of Springfield anymore.”

School officials told 30 fulltime lecturers that they would be cut from the private university’s staff at the end of the spring semester. McFarland

said the faculty lecturers are on year-to-year contracts, as opposed to assistants and full professors who have longer contracts.

“We told them in February, so they can plan accordingly through the end of the semester in early May,” McFarland said. “What we then did, though, was identify teaching assignments and teaching needs and offered a different title of visiting professor … and offered that contract to 17 of them.”

The university’s students were promised $6 million per year and – for many years – the state fulfilled that 100 percent, McFarland said.

“Given the current stale-

mate, we are unhopeful that anything will happen,” McFarland said. “We are afraid the program will go away in its entirety.”

The money is generally disbursed through the university for students who are promised a certain amount of money from these grants, he said.

McFarland said this is the first time in 15 years the university was forced to take action like this.

State Rep. Steve Andersson, R-Geneva, said the actions by Aurora University are “just another excellent example of why we need to get past this impasse and get a budget.”

“I respect what Aurora University is doing and mak-

ing hard choices,” Andersson said. “Unfortunately, the state is not making the hard choice of coming together and developing a real compromise so we can start funding higher education and other core services we have an obligation to provide. This is another example of the tragedy of not having a budget.”

Aurora University is a private, four-year school with about 5,000 students across all its campuses, and 200 faculty, McFarland said. The school’s tuition is $11,290 per semester for 12 to 17 hours of credit or $650 per semester hour for students taking one to 11 semester hours, according to its website, www.aurora.edu.

Feb. 25 with DUI, improper lane use and driving without insurance.

• Donald K. Riley, 57, of the 12600 block of Ledgeview Lane, Canal Fulton, Ohio, was charged Feb. 25 with DUI, driving with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent, improper lane use, speeding and illegal transportation of alcohol.

• Carol A. Glemza, 92, of the 800 block of Westfield Drive, St. Charles, was charged Feb. 17 with theft under $500.

• Gregory J. Heckenbach, 35, of the 3300 block of Cameron Drive, Elgin, was charged Feb. 19 with DUI and driving with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent.

• Scott J. Martin, 22, of the 2200 block of South Street, Geneva, was charged Feb. 17 with DUI, driving with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent and improper lane use.

• Kennedy J. Cole, 27, of the zero to 99 block of Sunset Avenue, West Chicago, was charged Feb. 18 with DUI and speeding.

alcohol-related charges Feb. 23 in the 200 block of East Fabyan Parkway, Batavia. The driver, Matthew J. McCrudden, 25, of the 1100 block of East Fifth Street, Sandwich, was charged with DUI and illegal transportation of alcohol, a report stated. Two passengers, Rayanne K. Curry, 20, of the 1400 block of Chestnut Circle, Sandwich, and Kristopher Lauing-Tannenbaum, 19, of the 1100 block of East Fifth Street, Sandwich, were charged with illegal transportation of alcohol and underage consumption of alcohol, according to the police report.

• Michael A. Orlow, 18, of the 1100 block of Lexington Lane, Batavia, was charged Feb. 24 with retail theft less than $300 at Jewel, 119 S. Randall Road, Batavia.

• Kyle J. Reed, 26, of the 1100 block of Division Street, Geneva, was arrested Feb. 24 at Wind Energy Pass and Kirk Road, Batavia, on a Cook County warrant for failure to appear related to reckless driving.

• Quintez D. Griffin, 23, of the zero to 99 block of Sierra Road, Montgomery, was arrested Feb. 25 on a Batavia Police Department warrant for obstructing identification and resisting or obstructing a police officer.

• Two incidents of theft of $500 or less were reported Feb. 25 in the 1100 block of Millview Drive, Batavia, where electronic

notification was received of a package delivery on Feb. 10 and Feb. 11, but on each occasion, no package could be found.

• Charja Y. Lane, 20, of the 3000 block of Potomac Ave., Los Angeles, Calif., was charged Feb. 25 with credit card fraud at Chili’s, 491 N. Randall Road, Batavia.

• More than $500 in cash was reported stolen Feb. 25 in the 1200 block of East Wilson Street, Batavia.

• Jessica L. Martinez, 23, of the 1300 block of Crown Street, Montgomery, was charged Feb. 26 with DUI of alcohol, speeding, improper lane use and driving an uninsured vehicle on South Batavia Avenue, Batavia, • Three incidents of criminal damage to property involving mailboxes in Batavia were reported Feb. 26. A mailbox valued at $50 was damaged in the 1200 block of Bradford Circle. A mailbox and post valued at $100 were damaged in the 1100 block of Bradford Circle. A mailbox was pulled out of the ground in the 1100 block of Maple Lane.

• Identity theft was reported Feb. 27 in the 1300 block of Millview Drive, Batavia, after several attempts were made to open credit and obtain financial loans under the complainant’s name.

• A wallet was reported stolen Feb. 28 from a vehicle in the 1100 block of West Wilson

Street, Batavia.

• A theft from a vehicle was reported Feb. 28 in the 1000 block of South Harrison Street, Batavia, including two keys, a magnetic case and key fob, according to a police report.

• The theft of $140 in cash from a vehicle was reported Feb. 28 in the 1100 block of West Wilson Street, Batavia.

• Zyanya T. Villalpando-Saavedra, 18, of the 700 block of Old Indian Trail, Aurora, was charged Feb. 28 with retail left less than $300 at Kohl’s, 251 N. Randall Road, Batavia.

POLICE REPORTS Information in Police Reports is obtained from local police departments. Individuals in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proved guilty in court.

GENEVA

• Daniel J. Roscher, 19, of the 2600 block of Kettlehook Drive, Elgin, was charged Feb. 22 with criminal trespass to land.

• Narantsogt Vanchindorj, 40, of the 4900 block of Hull Street, Skokie, was charged Feb. 17 with driving under the influence and driving without insurance.

• Monica Martinez, 22, of the 600 block of North Briar Hill Lane, Addison, was charged Feb. 20 with possession of marijuana and speeding.

• Power tools valued at $1,200 were reported stolen Feb. 21 from a vehicle parked in the 700 block of Woodward Avenue, Geneva.

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• Garrett S. Herlache, 18, of the 500 block of East Thorndale Lane, South Elgin, was charged Feb. 24 with underage drinking.

• Theodore M. Pawela, 81, of the zero to 99 block of South Northampton Drive, Geneva, was charged Feb. 25 with theft under $300.

• Gregory B. Procopus, 40, of the 7N000 block of Hickory Lane, St. Charles Township, was charged

BATAVIA

• Wieslawa E. Blando, 53, of the 1300 block of Giese Road, Batavia, was arrested Feb. 22 on a Batavia Police Department warrant for failure to appear related to domestic battery.

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Steele G. Carrie, 44, of the 6N500 block of Sycamore Street, St. Charles, was charged Feb. 22 with criminal damage to property. A police report stated all four tires on three vehicles parked in a driveway in the 34W600 block of Courier Avenue in St. Charles Township were slashed.

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Joscelyn Joy Kaye Suggett, 25, of the 400 block of Stark Avenue, Sycamore, was charged Feb. 25 with possession of marijuana when the car she was riding in was pulled over for speeding, Elburn police reported.

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Bethany Lutheran Church: 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia. 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 10 a.m.

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St. Peter Catholic Church: 1891 Kaneville Bethlehem Lutheran Church: 1145 N. Road, Geneva. 7 and 8 a.m. Monday Fifth Ave., St. Charles. 8, 9 and 10:30 a.m. through Friday; 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. SatSunday; 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school urday; 7, 9 and 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday. for all ages; 5:30 p.m. Saturday. 630-584School Mass at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday 2199, bethlehemluth.org. Full-day child during school year. Call church for holy day care/half-day preschool: 630-584-6027. and holiday Mass times. Confessions: 7:30 Immanuel Lutheran Church and School a.m. Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. and (Missouri Synod): 950 Hart Road, Batavia.

3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Saturday. 630-232-0124.

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St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and Preschool (Missouri Synod): 101 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles. 5:30 p.m. Saturday; 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday; 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. education hour. 630-584-8638, stmarkschurch. church. Preschool for ages 2 through pre-K: 630-584-4850.

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March 6 through March 8, pavement cores will be taken on Silver Glen Road over the Otter Creek bridge, located three-quarters of a mile west of Randall Road. During this work, there may be temporary single-lane closures with flaggers directing traffic, according to a Kane County Division of Transportation news release. For information, call Candi Thomas at 630-406-7355.

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By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com GENEVA – The year-end adjustments for Kane County’s 2016 fiscal year budget show that its general fund has a net operating savings of $2.4 million, officials said at a March 1 Finance Committee meeting in which all yearend adjustments were finalized.

But a $234,000 commitment from judicial partners – including the circuit clerk, court services, judiciary, public defender, sheriff and the state’s attorney’s office – was only $109,000, according to Finance Director Joe Onzick’s report.

Onzick’s report cites two reasons for the $125,000 shortfall.

One was the county’s accounting software system, New World, which was used to prepare the projections.

New World did not pick up all the expense accounts, and $186,000 of the judicial partners expenses were inadvertently excluded, Onzick’s report stated.

The other was a reduction in actual probation salary reimbursements by $400,000 because of the state reaching its allocation limit for that purpose, Onzick’s report stated.

The judicial partners have no remaining operating savings to replace sheriff’s vehicles and hold weekend juvenile detention hearings, but the county’s general fund has an additional $110,000 of savings that could be used for those purposes, Onzick’s report stated.

Onzick’s report proposed the county use $66,000 to fund replacement of sheriff’s vehicles and $44,000 to fund weekend juvenile detention hearings.

The additional savings come from a larger amount of income tax revenue collected than was projected, Onzick’s report stated.

Onzick’s report also highlighted – in red – that $96,000 in bonuses for the Kane County State’s Attorney, Public Defender and County Clerk’s offices, as well as $71,664 in retroactive salary increases, also impacted the judicial partner portion.

Board Chairman Chris Lauzen had criticized State’s Attorney Joe McMahon’s bonuses and pay increases last year. As a countywide elected official, McMahon has internal control of his office. McMahon’s annual report stated his office was more than 4 percent under budget by the end of last year.

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BATAVIA – The Valley of the Fox Group of the Sierra Club is hosting a question-and-answer session on the Forest Preserve District of Kane County’s $50 million open space referendum at 7 p.m.

March 13 at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia.

Laurie Metanchuk, director of community affairs and environmental education for the district, will give a presentation before questions begin, according to a news release.

Refreshments will be served. For information on the group, which draws from Kane and Kendall counties, visit sierraclub.org/illinois/valley-fox.

Geneva church announces Third Friday Community Dinner

GENEVA – The Third Friday Community Dinner will be from 5 to 7 p.m. March 17 at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, 227 East Side Drive, Geneva. The menu includes meatloaf, peas with tarragon, au gratin potatoes, rainbow Jell-O and a dessert buffet with a touch of green. Hot dogs are available for children. Dine in or takeout is available. For information, call 630-232-4778.

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The parade steps off at 2 p.m on Main and Sixth streets, and travels down Main Street to Fourth Avenue.

A number of street closings will be in effect.

There will also be additional parking restrictions in the downtown area.

Parking will be prohibited on the parade and detour routes from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parking also will be prohibited on streets closed for parade staging. Vehicles parked in violation during this time frame will be towed, a St. Charles Police Department news release stated.

Motorists are reminded to follow detour route signs and be alert for pedestrians and traffic control personnel. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes, as long delays are possible.

For information about parade traffic, call St. Charles Police Cmdr. Jerry Gatlin at 630-443-3739.

For parade information, visit the Downtown St. Charles Partnership website at www.downtownstcharles.org.

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Johnson’s previous work was with the Illinois Department of Corrections, where she served as a senior parole agent before retiring in 2015. In that role, she supervised parolees, including field visits and interacting with social service institutions and agencies. Also she was a psychologist for the Illinois Youth Center in St. Charles.

Simpson currently serves as an arbitrator for the Workers’ Compensation Commission, where she reviews, approves and sends corrections contracts between injured workers and employers. Simpson also ensures parties understand what happens when entering into contracts, a news release stated.

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OBITUARIES

GLADYS F. FEINBERG

Gladys F. Feinberg, age 81, of Batavia, IL passed away on March 1, 2017.

Arrangements by Malone Funeral Home, 630-232-8233.

BARBARA E. FLICKINGER Born: February 25, 1924 Died: March 4, 2017

Barbara E. “Barb” Flickinger, age 93, of Aurora, formerly of Elburn and Venice, FL, passed away quietly into the arms of her Lord, Saturday, March 4, 2017.

She was born February 25, 1924, in Lanark, IL, to the proud parents of Elmer and Etta (Bolinger) Gaul. Barb is now free to see Dwight once again and continue their love story in halls of Heaven.

She now leaves her three children, Larry (Sandra) Flickinger, Melvin (Connie) Flickinger and Charyl (John) Paris; seven grandchildren, Ralph Flickinger, Rodney Flickinger, Ryan (Krissy) Flickinger, Emily Easterday, Brandon (Ashley) Sawyer, Alex (Katrina) Flickinger and Nicholas (Rachel) Flickinger; three great-granddaughters, Sophia, Kayley and Myllycent; one sister, Lavonne Anderson; several nieces and nephews and a family of friends.

Barb now joins her loving husband, Dwight;

How to submit Send obituary information to obits@ KCChronicle.com or call 815-526-4438.

Notices are accepted until noon Tuesday for Thursday’s edition. Obituaries also appear online at KCChronicle. com/obituaries where you may sign the guest book, send flowers or make a memorial donation.

1771 W State St Geneva, IL 60134 Funeral Services will be held 11:00am Saturday March 11, 2017 at County Evangelical Covenant Church 43W510 McDonald Rd. Campton Hills, IL 60124.

To leave an online condolence for the family, visit the funeral homes obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com. For more information, please call Yurs Funeral Home Geneva. 630-232-7337.

her parents, Elmer and Etta Gaul; one granddaughter, Mandy Sawyer; four siblings, Maynard, Marlin and Kenneth Gaul and Beatrice Diehl, who preceded her in death.

Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.,Tuesday, March 7, 2017, with a memorial service to follow at 3 p.m., at Conley Funeral MICHAEL S. HOSKINSON Born: August 16, 1974 Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn, IL 60119.

Private family burial will follow at a later date. Died: February 26, 2017 Contributions may be made to the charity Michael S. Hoskinson was of your choice. Tributes may also be forwardtragically killed walking ed to the Conley Funeral Home Facebook home early Sunday morning Page, or at www.conleycare.com. on February 26th in Oakland IL at the age of 42.

PEGGY ANN FODGE He was born on August 16, Born: April 10, 1959 1974 to Frank Hoskinson and Died: March 2, 2017 Phyllis Rapisarda.

Michael is survived by his father, Frank Peggy Ann Fodge, age 57, Hoskinson (Patti); Brothers, Shawn Hoskinwas called to the Lord Thurs- son (Elizabeth), Frank Hoskinson Jr (Kate), day March 2, 2017 at home Aaron Hoskinson; and Sisters, Diane Brown after her battle with cancer. (Mark), Amber Kelm (David), Anissa BumgarShe was born April 10, 1959 ner; and his uncle, Sam Rapisarda (Natalie). in Geneva IL. She was a He is preceded in death by his Mother, loving wife and mother.

Phyllis Rapisarda.

She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Michael had two faithful companions that Mark A. Fodge. And three children, Jessica(he loved more than anything; Ozzy and George) Delask, Joshua(Lisa) Fodge, and Ka- Shelby, his dogs. tie(Steven) Irmen; and seven grandchildren.

A private service will be held with the Also Mother, Dolly Cryer; and five siblings. family.

She worked at restaurants in the St Charles/Geneva area for over 40 years of FRANK J. KOENIG service. Including her last job at Colonial Frank J. Koenig, age 88, of Aurora, IL, Café for 20 years. She loved her guests! She passed away on March 2, 2017. always went above and beyond and treated Arrangements

by Malone Funeral Home, you like you were family. Everything she did 630-232-8233. was purposely done with love and care from the meal to the time she shared. She loved spending time and taking care of her family, CORNELIUS F. PHALEN and friends. Her and her husband loved Born: September 20, 1936 camping all over the country seeing God’s Died: February 24, 2017 beauty and being in the sun. She always had a smile on her face and loved making people Cornelius F. Phalen, age laugh. She loved going for walks with her 80 of Maple Park, left our dog and playing outside with the grandkids. world in the early morning Having family dinners, playing games, baking, hours of Friday, February 24, and spending holidays with her family close 2017comfortably at his home by her.

He was born into this world on Sunday, She was dedicated to the Lord and was September 20, 1936, the son of Edward Lawa member at County Evangelical Covenant rence and Mary Catherine (McDonald) Phalen Church for many years. Her relationship with in Aurora, IL. After graduating from N.I.U. Jesus Christ was evident in her daily life and with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, he spent shown through her servant heart. Her strong the next 30 years at Bristol Equipment until faith and dependence on the Lord kept her his retirement. He was a proud veteran, servstrong. She was full of life, love and joy. ing his country in the United States Navy, on Visitation will be from 4:00pm to 7:00pm the U.S.S. Compton, a naval destroyer.

Friday March 10, 2017 at Yurs Funeral Home.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Jacqueline

Phalen; 3 daughters, Therese Marie (Don) Diederich, Mary Ellen (Jason) Pittman,Lori Ann (Dave) Swanson; two step-daughters, Heather Shepard and Julie Shepard; and grandchildren, Cathy (Lance) Diederich Hansen, Ryan Pittman, Beth Diederich, Christy Diederich, Emily Diederich, Derek Swanson, and BlakeSwanson.

Cornelius now joins his parents, four brothers and two sisters.

In celebration of his life, the family will host an open house on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at his home in Maple Park, IL, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. A committal service will be Monday, March 13, 2017 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Rd., Elwood, IL 60421. Please arrive at the Welcome Center inside the cemetery at 11:45 for a prompt procession within the cemetery, for a service to begin at 12:00 p.m., sharp.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to PetsForVets.com and to H.E.L.P., HelpingAnimals.org in St. Charles, IL. Tributes may also be forwarded to the funeral homes Facebook page or on the website at www.conleycare.com.

For more information, please call Conley Funeral Home, 630-365-6414.

CAROLYN ROGERS

Born: July 8, 1957; in St. Charles, IL Died: March 1, 2017; in St. Charles, IL Carolyn “Carrie” Kallgren Rogers, age 59, of St. Charles died Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at her home after a long battle with Cancer.

She was born July 8, 1957 in St. Charles, Il. The daughter of the late Viola Regole Kallgren. Carrie had worked for 22 years at her family owned bar, Vi?’ Last Call and after that she worked at Lil Jim’s which then turned into Mark’s 2nd Street Tavern. She enjoyed bar tending and met a lot of “Regulars” who became friends and second family. She was a diehard Cubs and Bears fan and a Notre Dame Football Fan. She is survived by her son, Garret David (Jenn Howard) Rogers. One grandson, Owen Rogers. Her sister, Connie Keiler; and her uncle Edward Regole. Also several Cousins.

Visitation will be held Monday, March 6th from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Yurs Funeral Home St. Charles. Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at the funeral home. Rev. David Peck officiating. Burial will be at Union Cemetery St. Charles. Contributions may be made to St. John Neumann Catholic Church.

For information please call Yurs Funeral Home 630-584-0060 or www.yursfuneralhomes.com

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Walter Edwin Busker Jr., age 80, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at his winter residence in Placida, Florida. He was also a long-time resident of Geneva/St. Charles, Illinois.

Walter was born in Chicago to Walter and Mildred Busker, grew up in North Muskegon, Michigan, and graduated from Dartmouth College. Walt spent most of his career as a successful sales executive in the corrugated container industry. He enjoyed the company of friends and family, especially over a cold beverage at the end of the day. He was a past president and 39-year member of the Geneva Golf Club. As an avid golfer, he played over 250 rounds a year and parred the last hole of his final round at Lemon Bay Golf Club the day before he died. He was a competitor in everything he did, whether it was business, golf, sailing, fishing or cards. He lived life to the fullest and always on his own terms.

Walt was a loving husband and father and is survived by his wife Lee, sons Brad and Clay, daughter-in-law Quincy, grandson Graham, a brother, two sisters and nieces and nephews.

There will be a gathering of friends and family at Placida Harbour Club on Saturday, March 4. There will also be a memorial service and reception at the Geneva Golf Club in Geneva, Illinois at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests a gift to the American Heart Association, the Western Golf Association Evans Scholarship Foundation, or the charity of your choice.

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Family Christian Stores in Batavia to close

By RENEE TOMELL rtomell@shawmedia.com BATAVIA – After a decade in Batavia, the local Family Christian Stores business will shutter its doors in coming weeks as the nationwide chain prepares to call it quits.

A staffer at the Batavia store, 135 N. Randall Road, said it employs 10 people, and word came Feb. 23 of the company’s closure.

A sale is underway with savings of up to 30 percent on all items, with discounts expected to increase as the inventory is moved out.

Renee Tomell - rtomell@shawmedia.com The Michigan-based company webAll of the Family Christian Stores, including this Batavia location, will be closing in com- site describes the business as the larging weeks. est nonprofit Christian retailer selling

books, Bibles, movies, gifts and church supplies. Receding sales have prompted the closure.

“After 85 years of serving the Christian community, Family Christian Stores is closing,” Mary Beth Googasian, senior manager of public relations and store events, replied in an email.

“It has been a privilege to serve alongside our many partners in helping people find, grow, share and celebrate their faith.”

No date has been set for the closure of the Batavia location, which will depend on how quickly inventory is sold.

The Batavia store can be reached at 630-593-5018. To learn more about the business, visit familychristian.com.

Fox Valley Park District looking to fill part-time, seasonal jobs The form is at foxvalleyparkdistrict. org.

If you go “We are traditionally the first job Seeking to fill more than 150 partfor many local teens and also offer flexn WHAT: Fox Valley Park District job fair time and seasonal positions, the Fox ibility for adults who work on a partn WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon March 11 Valley Park District will host a comtime basis,” Human Resources Managn WHERE: Prisco Community Center, munity job fair from 9 a.m. to noon er Lynn Fenton stated in the release, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora March 11 at the Prisco Community which details offerings. n INFO: foxvalleyparkdistrict.org Center in Aurora. Among the sites is • Red Oak Nature Center – NaturalRed Oak Nature Center bordering Batists, guest services and camp staff. according to a news release. People avia and North Aurora.

• Recreation and community cenThe district offers opportunities for should bring a completed job applica- ters – Staff for camps, child care, birthteens, students, adults and retirees, tion to the fair at 150 W. Illinois Ave. day parties, dance, theater, gymnas-

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• Blackberry Farm – Animal caretakers, ride operators, interpreters, guest services, camp counselors, ground maintenance and custodians.

• Aquatics – Life guards, guest services and maintenance at both Splash Country Water Park and Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center.

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Honholt Klebe (1993); her sisters, Edith Honholt Masquelette (2011) and Nita Lee Honholt Ahrens (1961); her brother, Bradley John Honholt (2008); her great-grandson, Dean Marra (2007); and others.

Sally will be greatly missed by her family, friends, neighbors, and many more, all who meant the world to her.

Sally spent a lifetime taking care of others and, at the end of her life, she received extraordinary care from her doctors, nurses, and staff at Delnor, Michealsen Health Center, and Covenant Care Hospice. We thank them.

Please join us in a celebration of Sally’s life on Saturday, March 11, at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Batavia. Visitation will begin at 10:00am, the service will begin at 11:00am, and the luncheon reception will begin at noon.

Interment will be held the same day at River Hills Memorial Park at 2:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Bethany Lutheran Church (www. bethanybatavia.org) or Covenant Care Hospice (http://www.covenantcareathome.org).

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BARBARA LEE RUTHERFORD Born:December 16, 1935 Died: February 25, 2017

Barbara Lee “Barb” (Gates) Rutherford, 81, of Geneva, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 following a long battle with COPD. She was born December 16, 1935 in Aurora, she grew-up, played and worked with her best friend and second-cousin, Marlene (Hayden)Steifbold. She fell in love and married Roy Gene Rutherford of Aurora and spent 41 happy years together.

Barb worked as a teller at the Aurora National Bank in Aurora and part-time at Ball Seed Company in West Chicago. Barb was a loving mother to two children Brian and Sue, enjoyed her passion of Bingo, video poker and loved to travel the US, Mexico and Aruba.

Barb is survived by her son, Brian Scott (Debbie) Rutherford of Elgin, IL and his children, Scott David Rutherford of Salt Lake City, UT and Alexa Ann Rutherford of Elgin, IL; her daughter, Suzanne Lynn (Thomas ‘TJ’) Gardner of Plano, IL; her brothers, Larry (Sue)Gates and Roy (Donna) Gates; her sister, Jeanne Gates

as well as her best friend, Marlene Steifbold of Montgomery, IL. Barb was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Elsie (Dumdie) Gates; her husband, Roy Gene Rutherford and her brother, Charles Gates.

A celebration of her life gathering will be held on Friday, March 10, 2017 from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. at The Healy Chapel, 332 W. Downer Place, Aurora, IL. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 143 First St., Batavia, IL 60510.

SARAH LOUISE HONHOLT SEASTROM Born: March 3, 1928 Died: February 25, 2017

On February 25, 2017, Sarah (Sally) Louise Honholt Seastrom of Batavia, Illinois, passed peacefully from this life, after eighty-eight wonderful years on Earth.

Sally and her twin sister, Edith, were born on March 3, 1928, in Charlotte, Michigan. They were the first-born children of Herman and Lillian (Bradley) Honholt, who bravely went on to fill a large house in Batavia, Illinois, with a group of five very lively, independent children during the Great Depression.

After contracting polio during junior high school, Sally’s interest in the medical field heightened and, after she graduated from Batavia Senior High School in 1946, she went on to study nursing. She had a long rewarding career as a registered nurse, working at both Delnor Community Hospital and Michealsen Health Center.

She loved to travel and to be near the ocean.

Sally and her husband, Gordon, went on twenty-three cruises and traveled the world. And, after Gordon’s death in 2007, she continued traveling with her other family members, even after she needed to use a wheelchair to get around.

Sally is survived by her three children, Joann Seastrom from Chicago, Don (Marylin) Seastrom from Mason, Ohio, and Patricia (Thomas) Quetsch from Batavia; her grandchildren, Megan Banbury Marra, Kyle (Rafael Hidalgo) Banbury, Casey Banbury, Jacqueline Seastrom, and Katherine Seastrom; her sister, Ila Raven; her sister-in-law, June Honholt; her great-grandsons, Vincent Marra and Michael Marra; her great-granddaughter, Annie Hidalgo; her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives; and her beloved cat, Tibbs.

Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon (2007); her parents, Herman John Honholt (1966) and Lillian May Bradley

JOHN WALTER WEBSTER

John Walter “Walt” Webster, of Geneva, passed away March 3, 2017.

Arrangements by Malone Funeral Home, 630-232-8233.

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Light or dark chocolate?

More than a matter of taste

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RIVER TOWN CHRONICLES Rick Holinger findings that led us to celebrate health over taste, such as drinking a daily cup of green tea, acknowledging yams the new broccoli, and encouraging dark chocolate as a way of life.

Huh? Candy that challenged Moms’ warnings everywhere that it rotted our teeth and spoiled our dinner?

I’m in!

An internet search (Authority Nutrition) affirms the cacao in dark chocolate possibly provides nutrition, supplies antioxidants, eases blood flow and lowers blood pressure, raises HDL (the good cholesterol), lowers the risk of heart disease, helps our skin fight sun damage, and improves brain function (yes!).

Oh, yeah, two caveats.

When buying dark chocolate, go organic and buy the grassfed hazelnut bar. Second, the chocolate needs a minimal 70 percent cacao content for most benefits to count.

So what’s the takeaway here? Maturity. Like most other things, transforming into an adult, along with perks like no longer being required to answer the phone when your mother calls, comes with responsibility and restraint.

Like replacing pop with water, fast food with kale, and milk chocolate with (gulp) dark.

Exceptions to the rule: When riding roller coasters, writing poetry or dancing, stay a child. The younger, the better.

Rick Holinger teaches English at Marmion Academy and facilitates a local writing workshop. His poetry, fiction, essays, criticism and book reviews have appeared in numerous literary journals. Contact him at editorial@kcchronicle.com.

LETTERS Keeping the Women’s March alive To the editor: Are you looking to keep the Women’s March alive? Join the League of Women Voters, one of the sponsoring organizations of the march. Get newsletters with updated information on the issues for which you marched.

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League members marched for women’s rights, voter rights, clean water and air, common-sense gun reform, campaign finance reform, the Affordable Care Act, criminal justice reform, immigration reform and a responsible Illinois budget.

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Write to us The Kane County Chronicle welcomes original letters on public issues. Letters must include the author’s full name, home address and day and evening telephone numbers.

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All letters are subject to editing for length and clarity at the sole discretion of the editor.

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Reforming the tax code

To the editor: Now that we have a Republican-controlled House, Senate and White House, it is time, finally, to reform the U.S. tax code.

Our tax code is so complex that each year it costs more and more just to do our taxes, not to mention pay them.

Congressman Peter Roskam is the new chairman of the House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee. He is committed to making our tax code simpler, fairer and flatter. This will benefit ALL Americans.

A big thanks to Peter Roskam for his efforts on behalf of the American taxpayer.

J. Christie Slack St. Charles

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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A confession: I eat my chocolate in the morning.

About 5, 5:30. That way, its caffeine and sugar won’t hold me hostage to consciousness come bedtime. Engage a chocolate cupcake or bowl of chocolate mousse at dinner, and I’ll lie awake longer than listening to illegal Indiana fireworks until the early morning hours of July 5.

I speak of chocolate, however, not to bury it, but to praise its dialectical nature.

Lots of Tri-Cities folks may blow off voting in off-season elections, but they have a bottomless lust for one choice or another, pulled to dark or milk chocolate more religiously than to church.

Walk into Geneva’s Graham’s Fine Chocolates or All Chocolate Kitchen, and you’ll hear definitive voices.

“A dozen dark chocolate mint melt-aways.”

“Make it four giant milk chocolate pieces with pecans.”

My early years favored the milk; a Fannie May milk chocolate-covered cherry, sweet as an angel’s dewdrop, elicited a two-minute bliss that would shame a drug lord’s best injection.

But show me a pickedover sampler box offering only nasty-looking charcoal briquettes – that tasted no better – and I’d relieve my taste buds instead with a stick of licorice-tinged Black Jack gum. No matter what treasure lay buried inside, there was no skirting the bitter, acidic dark chocolate’s iron bars imprisoning the delicious nut, cherry or almond cream. The few times I tried to pick off the candy’s noir veneer, my fingernails looked like I tried to peel a bowling ball, while sticky, crimson filling staining my shirt made people think I’d lost a knife fight with a jar of cherry jam.

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A history lesson on King Tut reawakens love for ancient Egypt In the sixth grade, my class did research projects about Egypt. Kids were in groups of two and were assigned topics such as the ancient pyramids, pharaohs, mummies and hieroglyphics.

My partner and I got a super exciting topic to research about Egypt: topography. While my classmates were learning about all types of cool pharaohs and Egyptian tombs, my research project consisted of learning about water, sand and mountains in Egypt.

I have always been fascinated with ancient Egypt; the ancient Egypt exhibit at the Field Museum has always been my favorite. I was reminded of this Egyptian research project that I did years ago this past week when we started talking about ancient Egypt, specifically, King Tut, in my humanities class.

My professor divided my class into six groups, and each group had to do

BEFORE THE DIPLOMA Denise Cartina research and come up with a theory as to how King Tut died. As of right now, his death is still unknown. While trying to come up with a possible cause of death for King Tut, I learned a lot about him that I did not know before, such as how his parents were likely brother and sister.

Keep in mind that during this time, incest was not taboo. Rulers thought that inbreeding would keep the royal bloodline pure. King Tut ruled for 10 years, from about age 9 up until his death at about age 19.

Since he ruled at such a young age, he’s known as the “boy king.” King Tut was a product of incest, and, thus, he had many genetic defects. While some movies and television shows

may have originally depicted the pharaoh as attractive and powerful, he was anything but that.

Because of his parents being siblings, it’s been discovered that he likely had a club foot, feminine hips, lips like a woman and a pronounced overbite. When his tomb was discovered, there were countless amounts of walking sticks due to his club foot. He also had malaria and a bone disorder.

So, why have we always thought of King Tut being such a glorious pharaoh, when, in fact, he was rather weak? Part of the reason why King Tut was so fascinating to people was because his body was completely intact when they discovered his tomb, and he was buried with a ton of treasures.

There is also evidence that King Tut’s burial was rushed, and that he may have been entombed before the paint fully dried. The most likely theory as to how King Tut died is that he

broke his leg and got an infection in the wound, which led to his death.

During class discussion, some groups insisted that King Tut was murdered, but I don’t believe that. He had too many birth defects and illnesses that seem to prove to be the cause of his death, and very little evidence to back up the theory as to why someone would want to kill him.

After learning further details about the “boy king” in class, I have rediscovered my love for ancient Egypt.

Now I can’t stop watching videos about King Tut.

Denise Cartina is a student at Waubonsee Community College and graduate of Batavia High School. In addition to writing, she enjoys watching sappy romantic comedies, eating peanut butter and keeping elegance alive. Her column runs every other Thursday. Contact her at editorial@kcchronicle.com.

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Members of the Geneva girls basketball team celebrate with their championship trophy March 4 after a 41-40 win against Edwardsville in the Class 4A state final.

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Geneva’s Jack McDonald drives toward the basket March 3 during a regional championship game against Hinsdale South. McDonald scored five points, but the Vikings lost 44-41.

STEPHANIE HART Geneva Junior | Girls basketball

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Why Hart was selected: Hart’s putback with four seconds left lifted the Geneva girls basketball team to the Class 4A state championship, a 41-40 win over Edwardsville on March 4.

Geneva junior Stephanie Hart made the biggest shot of her life on the biggest stage. With her team trailing by one point in the Class 4A state championship game, Hart grabbed an offensive rebound in the final seconds and drained her putback attempt to clinch Geneva’s first state title with a 41-40 win. Hart finished with 11 points in the state title game, but none bigger than the two that delivered the title. Hart, the St. Charles Bank & Trust Athlete of the Week, spoke with Kane County Chronicle correspondent Chris Casey about the win: Casey: You’ve had a couple days to let this set in. Can you believe you guys are state champions?

Hart: I still don’t believe it. We had the ceremony [March 6] where we got announced at Geneva as state champions, but at the same time, I’m sitting in my room and still don’t believe it. It’s crazy.

Casey: Talk me through the last shot from your point of view.

Hart: I just saw Margaret [Whitley] driving, and once it didn’t go in I just jumped up to get the rebound. It fell into my hands and I knew the defense was coming and didn’t know how much time was on the clock, but just tossed it up. I was so scared, my heart was pounding, but it was so exciting to see it go in.

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By JASON ROSSI jrossi@shawmedia.com DOWNERS GROVE – The raucous celebration taking place at midcourt said as much as the stunned silence just a few feet away.

Karol Lipiszko drained a 3-pointer from the wing at the buzzer to lift Hinsdale South to a 44-41 win against Geneva in a Class 4A regional final at Downers Grove North on March 3.

Jack McDonald drove for a potential game-winning jumper with time winding down, but instead he was whistled for traveling with 3.5 seconds left. Two Hinsdale South timeouts and one pressure-packed shot later, Geneva’s magnificent season came to a close.

“That’s a play that Jack usually does,” Geneva coach Phil Ralston said. “He would have had a clean look if they didn’t make the travel call, though I think if he had gone to the basket he probably would have gotten fouled.

“Either way, it’s what we wanted to be set up, to have a play like that, and it just didn’t work out.”

Hinsdale South’s Nick Perry took Robert Barnes’ inbounds pass from under Geneva’s basket and got to halfcourt. With fouls to give, the Vikings (28-3) sent two players at Perry, but he dished to a wide-open Lipiszko, who launched his shot as Dom Navigato approached from the post in an attempt to block it.

“It certainly didn’t work out the way we wanted it to. We had two guys running at the ball trying to foul because we had fouls to give,” Ralston said. “We had two guys running at the ball and unfortunately it left a guy wide open in the corner.”

Trailing 36-31 entering the fourth quarter, Geneva went on a 9-2 run, grabbing a 37-36 lead on Mitch Mascari’s 3-pointer. Matt Johnston’s trey later put the Vikings ahead 40-38 with 4:03 left.

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State final Geneva 41, Edwardsville 40 STAT LEADERS n Grace Loberg: 17 points, 9 rebounds, 4 steals n Stephanie Hart: 11 points, 5 rebounds n Maddy Yelle: 5 points, 2 rebounds n Madison Mallory: 3 points n Brie Borkowicz: 3 points n Margaret Whitley: 2 points

By MATT LE CREN editorial@kcchronicle.com NORMAL – Ask Geneva junior guard Stephanie Hart what it takes to win a state championship and she’ll tell you you’ve got to have heart.

Geneva had a lot of heart – and Hart when it mattered most.

Hart scored on a putback with four seconds remaining and center Grace Loberg stole the ball as time expired as the Vikings upset previously unbeaten Edwardsville 41-40 to win the Class 4A state championship March 4 at Redbird Arena.

It is the first state title in school history for Geneva (294), which also won its semifinal game on a basket with four ticks left when junior guard Margaret Whitley banked in a six-footer to beat Fremd 34-33.

“I think our heart just pushed us through,” Hart said.

“We won last night and this is the first time a Geneva basketball team has gone into the championship and we knew we had to win. This is our year and we knew it.”

It nearly wasn’t. The Vikings squandered a nine-point lead in the first half, but led throughout a tense second half until the Tigers went up 40-39 on a layup by Rachel Pranger with 23 seconds remaining.

Whitley missed a shot from the right side of the lane, but the 5-foot-8 Hart came up with her only offensive rebound of the game and scored. It was the first game-winning shot of her high school career.

“I had [a game-winning basket] in eighth grade,” Hart said. “It was a long time ago.

“I saw someone shoot it and then it slipped through Grace’s hand and it landed right in my hands. I knew there wasn’t a lot of time left and I knew girls were going to start coming at me, so I knew I had to toss it up just how Margaret did last game.

“It had to go in and it did,

State semifinal Geneva 34, Fremd 33 STAT LEADERS n Grace Loberg: 12 points, 8 rebounds n Margaret Whitley: 9 points, 3 rebounds n Stephanie Hart: 5 points, 6 rebounds

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Geneva’s Maddy Yelle (left) and Grace Loberg celebrate after the final buzzer goes off March 4 at the Class 4A state championship game. The Vikings defeated Edwardsville 41-40 for their first state title. and I was so thankful.”

There still was some drama left.

The Tigers called timeout with 1.9 seconds to go. They threw the inbounds pass to half court, where the 6-foot-2 Loberg grabbed it and held on.

“Maddy [Yelle] deflected it with her hands and I was not going to let them get the ball and get a shot up,” Loberg said. “None of us were going to let that happen.”

That Loberg would have the ball in her hands at the end was fitting. The two-sport star,

who will play volleyball at Wisconsin, has done so much for the Vikings throughout her career. How she got the ball was ironic as she is known more for scoring and rebounding.

Loberg led Geneva in both categories, finishing with 17 points and 10 rebounds. She also had four steals.

“This is the best,” Loberg said. “This is a dream come true.”

It was a dream Hart had a hard time believing would be realized after her basket.

“We’ve been talking about

this since fifth grade, so in my head it was so surreal,” said Hart, who had 11 points. “I knew we still had time on the clock so the game wasn’t over, but we were up and we could win it.

“We were so close to winning it and they weren’t going to take it from us.”

Southern Illinois recruit Makenzie Silvey led Edwardsville with 17 points, while Pranger added 11 points and 10 rebounds. But they couldn’t deny the Vikings, who made up for a lack of star power with

a special bond that jelled into an unbreakable cohesiveness.

“Every part of our team has been together since fifth grade,” Hart said. “It definitely means a lot more because we know what’s going on, so we can work with each other and I think that really gives us a step up off the other teams.”

Geneva coach Sarah Meadows, whose team won its last 15 games, agreed.

“When I say our kids get along, really that’s half the battle in girls basketball,” Meadows said. “To get girls to really genuinely like each other and almost love each other is half the battle and these kids go to battle every night for each other.”

The state championship sent Loberg, the only senior starter, out a winner in her final basketball game.

“It means so much,” Loberg said. “We knew how much was at stake.

“We knew that every Geneva team that has come here has gotten fourth place, which is still amazing, but we wanted to make history and we wanted to be remembered at this school. We couldn’t have done it without our fans and our coaches. They were amazing.”

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St. Charles North falls to Jacobs in regional final

By CHRIS CASEY editorial@kcchronicle.com ALGONQUIN – Tom Poulin liked the way his St. Charles North boys basketball team ended its regular season.

The North Stars handed Geneva its first loss of the season after 26 straight wins and also had a hard-fought overtime loss against Benet.

After a convincing win against Crystal Lake Central in the Class 4A Jacobs regional semifinals, the North Stars felt confident heading into their March 3 regional championship game against host and top seed Jacobs.

North wasn’t at its best, something that Poulin hasn’t seen much, as it fell 55-39 to end its season.

North shot just under 29 percent (14 of 49) from the field, including a tough 2 of 16 from behind the 3-point line.

Poulin credited Jacobs for some of that with its tough defense. “[Jacobs] didn’t get our best tonight,” Poulin said. “Maybe that’s a combination of executing well and them defending very well. That’s the most physical team we’ve seen, defensively, on and off the ball.

Jacobs deserves all the credit in the world. They beat us soundly. You just want to go out playing your best basketball and we didn’t do that tonight.”

North (19-9) also was hampered by leading scorer Anthony Delisi rolling his ankle on a collision at half court at the end of the first quarter.

The senior missed a few minutes to have his ankle looked at, but returned shortly after and finished with a team-high 13 points on 6-of-15 shooting.

North players didn’t use Delisi’s injury as an excuse for the loss. The North Stars were able to cut a double-digit lead by Jacobs (28-1) down to six midway through the third quarter on a 3-pointer by Erik Larson.

“We got it down to six, but we just couldn’t string a couple of stops together,” Delisi said. “The stops were what got us back in the game, and we kept telling ourselves we had to keep going and to not let up.

But we got away from that and

“This is the second most successful team in school history against the toughest schedule we have ever played.”

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our defense lacked a little at the end.”

“We knew getting back in the game was going to start with defense and rebounding,” said junior Kyle King, who finished with seven points and 11 rebounds. “Our goal going into the game was defensive rebounding and pushing the ball. I think we did that for a stretch in the third quarter, but tonight was just a tough game all around as far as executing went.”

A solid finish in the Upstate Eight River helped contribute to one of the most successful seasons in North boys basketball history.

The 19 wins were second most in school history behind a 22-win, 2008-09 North team that lost in the sectional final to Dundee-Crown.

“This is the second most successful team in school history against the toughest schedule we have ever played,” Poulin said. “I’m really proud of these guys. This success is because everyone bought into a role. Maybe everyone didn’t like their role, but they accepted and excelled in them. It was an unselfish team and it was a fun team to coach.”

Jacobs’ big man and Loyola recruit Cam Krutwig finished with 14 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Golden Eagles into the Elgin sectional.

Despite the way it ended, it was still an enjoyable season for Delisi and fellow seniors Ryan Callaghan and Nathan Bruns.

“Looking back, the fact that I’m going to miss it means I had fun,” Delisi said. “Everyone wants to end their season with a win and win these postseason games, but really at Daryl Quitalig - For Shaw Media the end of the day, if you walk away with memories, that’s all St. Charles North forward Kyle King takes a 3-point shot March 3 in a Class 4A regional championship game you can ask for.” against host Jacobs. The North Stars made just two 3-pointers in a 55-39 loss.

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Memorable firsts at Redbird Arena gave the Vikings their first girls basketball state title.

In addition to that first, a 34-33 win against NORMAL – A memorable first came with Fremd in a state semifinal March 3 was the a few other firsts for Geneva’s girls basket- first time Geneva had won a game at state. ball team.

The Vikings have claimed 21 of their 24 A 41-40 win against Edwardsville in the postseason plaques, including all three state Class 4A state championship game March 4 trophies, since the 2008-09 season.

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Grace Loberg dribbles toward the basket March 4 during the Class 4A state championship game.

Despite defensive pressure from Edwardsville’s Makenzie Silvey, Geneva’s Maddy Yelle powers her way into the paint March 4 during the Class 4A state championship game.

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Geneva coach Sarah Meadows tries to calm her team during a break in the action March 4 during the Class 4A state champiPhotos by Clark Brooks/PhotoNews Media - For Shaw Media onship game against Edwardsville. Meadows was an assistant Geneva’s Margaret Whitley (left) and Emily Uplegger react after the Vikings topped Edwardsville in the coach when Geneva placed fourth in 2009 and was head coach Class 4A state championship game March 4. Whitley’s sisters, Taylor and Kelly, were part of a Geneva for another fourth-place finish in 2014. team that placed fourth at state in 2009.

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Slow start hurts St. Charles East in season-ending loss Buzzer-beater sends Saints packing in regional semifinal

By CHRIS CASEY editorial@kcchronicle.com ELGIN – Justin Hardy said his team had been saying it all week.

The St. Charles East boys basketball team said it over and over: Don’t get off to a slow start against Bartlett.

No matter how many times the Saints said it, they couldn’t make it happen. Bartlett scored the game’s first eight points, and a Tomas Vikonas baseline jumper with 0.9 seconds left gave the Hawks a 5452 victory that ended East’s season in the Class 4A Larkin regional semifinal March 1.

Though the Saints (18-9) were able to battle back from an 11-point halftime deficit, tying the game on Hardy’s bucket with 17.4 seconds to go, it was Vikonas and teammate Ben Tompson who led Bartlett to victory.

East coach Pat Woods credited Vikonas for hitting a tough shot against the No. 2-seeded Saints, but felt the game never should have come down to that final play.

“It’s disappointing. But the finish wasn’t the issue, it was the start,” Woods said. “We came out tentative and scared.

It’s part of having a young team. Youth is on our side, but it’s also our enemy. I thought once we gained confidence, we clearly outplayed them, but you can’t come into a game at a playoff level and start like that.”

Despite being outscored 19-8 in the second quarter, East turned a halftime deficit into a two-point lead heading into the fourth quarter after Hardy’s deep 3-pointer at the third-quarter buzzer.

Hardy, who recently was named the Upstate Eight River Player of the Year, finished his junior season with a 29-point, 12-rebound effort. The performance included scoring 18 of his team’s 31 points in the second half.

“It was heartbreaking,” Hardy said of the finish to the season. “We made a great

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St. Charles East’s Justin Hardy (from left), Zach Mitchell and Zach Robinson walk back to the locker room after falling to Bartlett on March 1 in the Class 4A Larkin regional semifinals. A last-second shot lifted Bartlett to a 54-52 win.

comeback, fought hard, but just came out flat. I really thought from probably the middle of the second quarter we played some of the best basketball that we had all year.

They honestly wanted it more than we did at the most important times and we couldn’t respond.”

The Saints also got a boost from junior guard Zach Robinson, who joined Hardy in double figures with 12 points after missing last year’s postseason.

Robinson didn’t think his team took Bartlett (18-12) lightly, but got more proof just how locked in teams need to be in order to be successful on the basketball court come March.

“It’s devastating, but it also proved that point that you got to come out ready to play [in the postseason],” said Robinson, who knocked down a pair of 3-pointers in the loss. “You really can’t take anyone lightly. We didn’t think that was going to happen, but I know for Sandy Bressner - sbressner@shawmedia.com us returning guys, this defi- St. Charles East’s Zach Robinson goes up for a shot March 1 during a regional semifinal game against Bartnitely won’t happen again.” lett at Larkin. Robinson scored 12 points, but a slow start cost the Saints in a 54-52, season-ending loss.

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Navigato split a pair of free throws with 2:38 left that knotted the score at 41-41.

Navigato scored four of his 12 points in the fourth quarter. Mascari led the way with 14 points, but scoring was otherwise a struggle for the Vikings.

The 41 points were a season low, and it was only the fifth time all season that Geneva scored in the 40s.

“Our leading scorer [Cole Navigato] doesn’t get a lot of looks inside ... and not many clean looks for Dom, either,”

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Ralston said. “I thought if we didn’t get the effort we got out of Mitch we probably lose by 10. I don’t know.”

For a Vikings team that won 26 straight to start the season, it was a bitter end to an otherwise sweet season.

They won three tournament titles and captured the Upstate Eight River title with an 11-1 mark. The only thing missing was postseason hardware.

“My heart goes out to these kids,” Ralston said. “It’s a shame that our résumé doesn’t have a regional plaque with it, but we were right there at the end and if things had worked out differently we would be cutting down the nets and taking home a plaque.”

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WHERE: Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles WHEN: 7 p.m. March 10 COST & INFO: $7 for adults, $5 for students; tickets available when doors open at 6:30 p.m.; east.d303.org ABOUT: The 14th annual P-ARTS Variety Show benefit will highlight the talents of St. Charles East High School students Saffron Bruno, Allison Cole, Jamie Dowat, Leah (Frankie) Hensen, The Kings (Ben Dufresne, Jacob Hansen and Jonah Nink), Nikki Macey, Stefani Paladino, Jeremy Pillaro, Kyle Pullman, Erin Newman, Megan O’Neal, Sarah Sandecki, Emily Smith, Jason Sreniawski and Gabrielle Willaert. Masters of ceremony are Chrissy Chlapecka and Jack Wartman.

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WHERE: Batavia Fine Arts Centre on high school campus, 1399 W. Wilson St., Batavia WHEN: 7:30 p.m. March 10 COST & INFO: Adult tickets start at $18; bataviafineartscentre.org ABOUT: “Artrageous” will bring together a team of artists painting at electric speed, accompanied by vocals, creative choreography, high-energy live music and audience interaction.

Event organizers said giant artworks jump to life with amazing speed to unveil larger-than-life icons in this family show.

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WHERE: LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. March 11 and 12 COST & INFO: Free; 630-444-3190, kaneforest.com ABOUT: At Maple Sugaring Days, Kane County Forest Preserve District naturalists will show how to tap a maple tree, and people can try drilling and setting a tap.

Visitors also can head out on a “Sugarin’ Time” hike, and Creek Bend Nature Center will be open. No registration is required.

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WHERE: First Baptist Church of Geneva, 2300 South St., Geneva WHEN: 7 p.m. March 12 COST & INFO: $26, $23 for seniors, $10 for students; admission is free for children 12 and younger; 630-628-9591 or orionensemble.org ABOUT: The Orion Ensemble will be joined by violist Stephen Boe in works by Gustav Mahler and Rebecca Clarke, as well as Robert Kritz’s piece written for Orion.

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WHERE: Fermilab’s Ramsey Auditorium, off Pine Street and Kirk Road in Batavia WHEN: 8 p.m. March 11 COST & INFO: $38, $19 for ages 18 and younger; for reservations, go to events.fnal.gov or call 630-840-ARTS (2787) weekdays ABOUT: Alan Doyle & The Beautiful Gypsies will star with special guest Donovan Woods. Doyle – an actor, producer and best-selling author – is best known as lead singer for Newfoundland’s Great Big Sea. Concert organizers said he is one of Canada’s most treasured musicians and storytellers.

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The Grandstander in Geneva has much to boast GENEVA – A fresh addition to Geneva’s Third Street dining scene is The Grandstander, a surprising hybrid that unites the pleasures of a sports bar with an adventurous menu.

On a late Sunday afternoon, we ventured inside and found a contemporary space with a sleek, industrial-chic vibe set off by white, tiled walls. Wood adds a warm tone with wellspaced high-tops, a low banquette and tables for seating.

The focal point is the bar offering about 18 beers on tap, with dozens of bottled brews available. A clever visual for the drafts is the row of back-lit mason jars filled with beers whose sliding color scale gives the palate a heads-up and will make stout enthusiasts smile.

While beers are center stage, The Grandstander also has a thoughtful collection of wines and cocktails.

As we dined, flat-screens were tuned to football, with subdued audio. The modern chandeliers were turned low, which not only sharpened the game viewing, but lent a romantic mood. And given the menu’s appeal, The Grandstander is likely to draw beyond sports fans and double as a date-night option.

Unfurled on a giant paper roll along the back wall is the day’s special. Studying the globally influenced menu, we were torn between the handmade foie duck sausage with cherry compote, bleu cheese and red onion; a lobster corn dog appetizer; hot smoked chicken; root vegetable curry; roasted organic salmon; Cubano sandwich; and a salad of arugula and Serrano ham.

We opted to open with the Peruvian lamb chop appetizer.

A generous trio of tender, juicy chops arrived, with a slight kick from the aji amarillo, a yellow pepper sauce, accompanied by a house specialty, the pickled slaw.

We were wowed by the chops, a rich and hearty appetizer, and are already planning to build another meal around them. The slaw is subtle and outstanding.

My dining companion selected the rigatoni with pork ragu, which was infused with won-

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derful spices paired with basil, tomato and pecorino cheese.

I chose The Grandstander burger, and was treated to a flavorful and lean patty of grass-fed beef that’s organic and hormone-free. The dish paid homage to an American classic with wonderfully crisp iceberg lettuce, tomato, American cheese and “secret sauce,” plus caramelized onions and pickle slices that were a treat unto themselves.

The large portion provided a delicious lunch the next day.

The burger was accompanied by superlative fries, cooked perfectly and enhanced by herbs.

We couldn’t resist trying the roasted cauliflower side dish, prepared with pistachio pesto and preserved lemon and mint. It was a nice twist on an often bland vegetable, and arrived, like my fries, in a mini casserole dish that kept it warm throughout the meal.

Cauliflower with pistachio pesto and preserved lemon and mint is a tasty side dish at The Grandstander in Geneva.

The Mystery Diner is a The outstanding Peruvian lamb chop appetizer is a hearty starter with newsroom employee at the a savory kick at The Grandstander in Geneva.

Kane County Chronicle. The The heat-retaining serving erage and food menus. An added diner’s identity is not redishes were just one of the convenience at the gastropub’s vealed to the restaurant staff added touches. Our silverware entrance that windswept people before or during the meal. was changed between courses, will appreciate is the handy The Mystery Diner visits a and placed atop cutlery rests to mirror in the enclosed foyer. different restaurant and then keep it off the table surface. Our After our meal, we reluctant- reports on the experience. If server was attentive, kept water ly left the warm ambiance and the Mystery Diner cannot recventured back into the wintry glasses filled, and knowledgeommend the establishment, ably helped us navigate the bev- chill, with plans to return soon. we will not publish a review.

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ground, and features Lisa Schmela, Sarah display assemblages in the second-floor Windy City Elvis Competition, 8 p.m. March Bartley and Marge Uhlarik-Boller. Tickets cost Kane County Chronicle gallery. Hours are 1 to 18; and George Thorogood & The Destroyers, $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for ages 9 p.m. Fridays, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays 7:30 p.m. March 21 and 22. The Club Arcada 15 and older. To learn more, go to indepenand Sundays. Visit waterstreetstudios.org.

Speakeasy & Showroom will present Sinatra dentplayers.org or call 847-697-7374.

THE GREG KIHN BAND WITH THE DREAM Cabaret with Nick Pontarelli, 8:30 p.m. March “INCORRUPTIBLE,” A MONTY PYTHOPOLICE TRIBUTE TO CHEAP TRICK 10; Jennifer Graham’s 1930s-style tribute NESQUE COMEDY SET IN MEDIEVAL STARRING TONY OCEAN: 8 p.m. March 10, to great voices in jazz, 8:30 p.m. March MARCH 9 TIMES: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles.

11; Everett Dean & The Lonesome Hearts’ “SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of 2 p.m. Sundays through March 18, Albright Coming events include The BoDeans (“Closer 1950s tribute, 8:30 p.m. March 17; and The Fleet Street”: through March 19, ParaTheatre, 100 N. Island Ave., third floor of to Free”), 8 p.m. March 11; Simon Kirke of Cavedwellers with Ted Aliotta of “Lake mount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora.

Batavia Government Center. It’s rated Bad Company, 7:30 p.m. March 16; Martha Shore Drive” fame, 8:30 p.m. March 18. Visit The Sondheim musical is described as a PG-13. Tickets cost $15 for adults, and $12 Reeves & The Vandellas, 5 p.m. March 12; arcadalive.com or call 630-962-7000.

Victorian-era, pitch-black comedy filled with for students and seniors. Reservations are Jackyl, 7:30 p.m. March 15; Arcada Disco Ball thrills and terrors (rated PG-13). Shows run recommended at 630-405-8838. For more II with the Trammps, 8 p.m. March 17; The See CALENDAR, page 49 Wednesday through Sunday. Tickets cost information, visit albrighttheatre.com. $44 to $59 at ParamountAurora.com and “MAD GRAVITY” FARCE: 8 p.m. Fridays 630-896-6666. and Saturdays, March 10 to April 15, Riverfront Playhouse in downtown Aurora.

MARCH 10 Co-directed by Patrick Deering of Batavia WOODY ALLEN’S “DON’T DRINK THE WAand Amaria Von Dran of Geneva, it’s a TER”: Through March 19, Steel Beam Theatre, lighthearted look at relationships, parenting 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. The farce follows and the meaning of life. In the cast is Kirsten a vacationing American family accused of Carroccia of Batavia. Tickets cost $17, $15 spying and then trapped in a rundown U.S. for students and seniors, with discounts embassy in a country off the tourist map. for military and first responders. An email Curtain is at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 exclusive offers $12 tickets for Friday perforp.m. Sunday. For tickets starting at $23, go to mances, using code 12FRI. Reservations are steelbeamtheatre.com or call 630-587-8521. encouraged at shawurl.com/30vk or 630INDEPENDENT PLAYERS STAGING A LEE 897-9496. Visit riverfrontplayhouse.com.

BLESSING DRAMATIC COMEDY “ELEEMOSY- OPENING RECEPTION FOR COLLECTIVE NARY”: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through SHOW BY 14 ARTISTS: 6 to 9 p.m. March March 18, 164 Division St., Elgin. It’s about 10, Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water St., three generations trying to find common Batavia. It runs to April 2. Anton Witek will Visit www.arcadalive.com for tickets

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Kaneland art teacher Heidi Gilkey congratulates art students Rocklyn Sabathne (from left), Jovani Ruiz, Jackson Mayor, Olivia Roberts, Taylor Marek, Julian Linneman, Graham Shields, Madison Strasser and Jacob Yost on Feb. 25 in Maple Park. The students had artwork that made the Student Artwork Showcase.

Comedy Knight showcases artistic range LEFT: Green Room Improv cast members Miriam Naponelli, Christian Zierke and Dave Hunter entertain Feb. 25 during the Kaneland Arts Initiative’s Comedy Knight at Kaneland High School.

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com Green Room Improv, an ensemble-based theater company that specializes in improvisation, performed Feb. 25 in the Kaneland High School auditorium for the Kaneland Arts Initiative’s Comedy Knight.

Green Room Improv was founded by a group of Judson University students in 1999 and has since performed nationally for a wide range of audiences and events.

The company has residencies in two theaters, the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin and the Cosman Theater in Huntley, where it performs monthly.

LEFT: Jacob Yost’s art is on display Feb. 25 at Kaneland High School as part of the Student Artwork Showcase.

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Paul-Jordan Jansen plays Sweeney Todd in the Paramount Theatre’s “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” The show will run through March 19 at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. For tickets and information, go to ParamountAurora. com or call 630-896-6666.

Paramount creates mesmerizing version of ‘Sweeney Todd’

By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com

comedic deftness required for the role, and it is a joy to see Sudia and Jansen interact with each other on stage.

There are plenty of other standout performances in the production, including Matt Deitchman’s hilarious take as Adolfo Pirelli, a rival barber to Sweeney Todd. Cecilia Iole, another Paramount newcomer, is enchanting as Johanna, the love interest of the aptly named character Anthony Hope, who remains optimistic despite the circumstances in front of him. Patrick Rooney, who previously could be seen in “Les Misérables,” shines in the role.

Stunning scenery is a hallmark of any Paramount production, and that remains the case here, including an inventive depiction of how Todd carries out his murderous acts.

“Sweeney Todd” will run through March 19 at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora.

Tickets are available by calling the Paramount at 630-896-6666 or visiting www.paramountaurora.com.

AURORA – The Paramount Theatre’s spectacular version of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” will make you forget all other versions of Stephen Sondheim’s famed musical.

Obviously Paramount Theatre artistic director Jim Corti – who directs and choreographs “Sweeney Todd” – knows what it takes to put on a production.

Corti staged last season’s Jeff-winning best musical “West Side Story,” and received a 2015 Jeff Award for his direction of “Les Misérables,” which also received a Jeff Award for best musical.

Starting with the piercing scream in the production’s opening scene, this version of “Sweeney Todd” is full of raw emotion, pulling in the audience in hypnotizing fashion.

Corti has chosen the perfect cast for “Sweeney Todd,” starting with Paramount newcomer Paul-Jordan Jansen in the title role. Along with being an incredibly gifted singer, he brings a manic intensity to the role.

Eric Schelkopf writes about the arts Another Paramount newcomer, Bri and entertainment scene in Chicago at Sudia, is also perfectly cast as the devhttp://thetotalscene.blogspot.com. He ilish and sassy Mrs. Lovett. She has the also is an employee of Shaw Media.

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Join us also, for our Gemstone Roundtables on March 28th and 29th. The Gemstone cutter will be in our store with a large selection of the to benefit Gemstones to view and purchase.

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Sushi is a popular choice for a night out with friends or a romantic date night, but good sushi can also break the bank. If you’re looking for a way to indulge your sushi cravings while sticking to your monthly budget, surimi seafood is a great alternative to raw seafood that you can prepare right at home.

Surimi is a fully cooked Japanese seafood ingredient, so it’s a great introduction for those new to sushi. Made from premium wild Alaskan pollock – a highly-sustainable whitefish – and real snow crab, surimi is a good source of protein and is more cost effective than cuts of raw seafood.

Made with Crab Delights by blogger Nicole Harris of Wonky Wonderful, you can enjoy these Homemade California Roll Sushi Stacks with friends, family or a date.

Find more delicious surimi seafood recipes at louiskemp.com.

HOMEMADE CALIFORNIA ROLL SUSHI STACKS Prep time: 25 minutes Serves: 4

2 cups cooked sushi rice, divided 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar Pinch of salt 1 large (28-ounce) can or round food mold 2 avocados, peeled and chopped, divided 1 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped, divided 2 cups Louis Kemp Crab Delights surimi seafood, chopped, divided 2 teaspoons lemon, finely chopped, divided 4 teaspoons sesame seeds, divided 4 individual size seaweed sheets, torn into bitesize pieces, divided ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Sriracha ½ teaspoon soy sauce Prepare rice according to package instructions.

Mix together rice vinegar, sugar and salt, and pour over cooked rice. Gently toss to coat.

Prepare can by removing contents, removing top and bottom with can opener then cleaning thoroughly. Round food mold will also work. Place can upright on flat plate and hold firmly in place while layering ingredients. Press ½ cup cooked rice in bottom of can. Follow with ½ cup avocado, ¼ cup chopped cucumber, ½ cup chopped surimi seafood and ½ teaspoon chopped lemon. Use back of a spoon to firmly press ingredients down to ensure sushi stack stays together.

Top with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and 1 sheet of seaweed. Gently pull can up to remove. Repeat process to create three more sushi stacks.

To prepare spicy sauce, mix mayo, Sriracha and soy sauce until incorporated. Serve sushi stacks with drizzle of spicy sauce, if desired, and soy sauce.

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Nursing with ease

What a pumping room at work should look like

By JULIA BECK Special to The Washington Post

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reast-feeding is a very personal choice.

However, the realities of breast-feeding and, later, returning to work as a pumping mother present a new set of very real challenges for a woman.

Workplaces that support a mother in her return to work by bringing her back with ease always win. Committed employers not only are supporting infant health, they also are establishing a powerful statement of collaboration, underscoring how much they value their employee.

Although the repeal of the Affordable Care Act might mean organizations no longer legally have to provide the space or time for women to pump at work, many companies know providing this is not only kind, but also simply a smart business move.

Birch Box, for example, offers hospital-grade pumps, snacks and a comprehensive booking system for its growing population of mothers in the workplace.

Lauren Pfeiffer was out for 12 weeks after the birth of her second daughter. When she returned to New Jersey-based Association Headquarters, she was greeted with a brand new private “mother’s room” that held comfortable seating, a sink, refrigerator, a mirror and even a shared calendar for booking the space. The space made her return to work much more seamless, and the fact her company set it up made her feel supported and grateful. The room was set up for quiet, but also allowed for Pfeiffer to catch up on emails as she pumped breast milk for 20 minutes two to three times a day.

It is this piece of the puzzle that is my focus at the It’s Working Project. Not only do we gather and share stories of how parents in the U.S. transition back to work, the project also partners with workplaces to help them establish easy-to-execute programs to support working families.

As was the case with Association Headquarters, not only was the pumping room a wise thing for her company to do, but it’s also the law.

Washington D.C. recently has passed legislation and joined 18 states to pass enhanced pregnancy and nursing protections that offer strong protections (and also serious penalties for offenders) for a wide range of workers and situations.

Many of these state statutes, including D.C.’s law, also clarify and strengthen the rights of nursing mothers.

“Unfortunately, there is still a tremendous

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A look at a Department of Labor “nursing office.” amount of confusion about the rights of pregnant workers,” said Dina Baskt, co-president of A Better Balance, an organization that works with lawmakers to enact legislation to help pregnant and nursing workers.

“Thankfully, a growing number of states and localities, including D.C., have stepped in to guarantee pregnant workers a clear, statutory right to reasonable accommodations – the same standard in place for workers with disabilities.

Many of these statutes also clarify and strengthen the rights of nursing mothers. Ensuring that pregnant workers and new mothers can avoid the impossible choice between a paycheck and a healthy pregnancy is undoubtedly a win-win for women, families and our economy,” she said in testimony.

But smart businesses are many steps beyond just compliant.

“We know it can be a challenging for parents to transition back to work and want to do everything we can to make the transition as smooth as possible,” said Annie Lavigne, human resources director at Edelman Inc. This is “one of the reasons why we are committed to providing a pumping space for nursing mothers that is private, clean and comfortable.

The happier our employees are, the more likely they are to stay.

We can’t achieve our business objectives without retaining our talent, and our employees’ ability to manage family and work effectively is a key part of that equation.”

So how do you get what you need at work?

“Employees should emphasize the bottom-line

benefits to employers of providing first-in-class benefits to nursing mothers,” Baskt advises.

“These programs increase retention and productivity, while also demonstrating the company’s commitment to working families.”

It takes very little for an organization to move from simply compliant to best is class. And the effort results in a high level of return in the form of retention and continued commitment.

What does a pumping room look like anyway?

First, and most critical – it does not look like a bathroom stall. Not only is this not legal, it is disgusting.

So, what does “compliance” mean: • Private – not a bathroom • Clean – sanitary space • Close to workspace – not in a separate building or floors away • Reasonable break times – enough to pump and get milk stored and pump parts cleaned And what about best in class: • Locking door – both sides • Comfortable seating • Clear surfaces • Ottoman • Outlets for pumps • Sink for cleaning pump parts • Refrigerator for keeping milk – separate from general staff fridge • A place where mothers can display images of baby • Mirror • Personal storage space • Snacks and water • Sign-up system

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If invited to the wedding, don’t go Dr. Wallace: I’m a young woman who needs your advice. I’ve had strong feelings for a guy for a couple of years, but we could be considered just casual friends.

I only see this guy three or four times a year when I visit my father in Boston. My parents are divorced and I’m still living at home with my mom and 2 younger sisters. This guy and I met three years ago and every time I see him my feelings for him grow stronger.

We had great times when we were together.

I visited my father over the Christmas holiday, and again, I saw this guy, but this time he said he had good news to share with me. I was totally stunned when he then told me that he got engaged to a wonderful girl and they were making wedding plans. All I could say was “good for you” and then I never saw him again.

But since I’ve returned home, all I can think about is him.

I’m very confused about my reaction and I honestly think that I could be in love with him. I don’t know what I should do. Sometimes I want to call him and make him aware of my feelings. But other times I’m thinking it’s better to keep quiet. I’ve talked to two of my very best friends and they both told me it would be better for me to just keep quiet. I’m not totally sure they have given me the best advice and I’m thinking about the old saying, “All’s fair in love and war.” What do you think I should do? – Nameless, Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania Nameless: Call your “casual

friend” and, if you haven’t already done so, offer congratulations.

Then in a casual way tell him you are surprised and a bit disappointed that he is now out of circulation because your were starting to have feelings for him. Keep it light and short. The call will have a

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’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace positive therapeutic effect on you and it will also make your friend aware that you may be interested if his plans don’t work out.

Don’t make contact with him again unless he contacts you. If a marriage does happen and you happen to be invited, don’t go! It will only make you feel miserable.

Dr. Wallace: My four-year-old daughter is enrolled in pre-school.

She really enjoys going there and looks forward to going every day. I checked out the school with other parents and they all gave me glowing reports.

Last week my daughter said that the children were playing a game called “Ring-AroundA-Rosy” and that she liked it. I thought this game was banned in schools, even pre-schools, because it was started from something very evil. Is this true? If it is, I’ll contact the school and have it banned. – Melanie, Toledo, Ohio Melanie: Ring-Around-A-Rosy was started in Great Britain after a terrible bubonic plague swept through England in the mid 1600’s.

The “rosy” referred to is the rosy rash of those who had the disease; the “pocket full of posies” referred to herbs and spices carried to sweeten the air; and “we all fall down” meant falling down dead.

It’s an unusual beginning for a child’s game, but the game does not represent anything evil and should not be banned, but enjoyed by the children who play it.

It won’t be long before someone challenges Humpty Dumpty who, as you know, fell and couldn’t be put together again.

Dr. Wallace: I’m 15 and a very trustworthy young lady. I love

my mom very much even though she is super strict and is always checking up on me. Every Wednesday after school I go to my best friend’s house to work together on a research paper for social studies.

I always get to her house at 3:15 and leave at 4:45.

Every Wednesday morning, Mom calls my girlfriend’s mom to check to see if it’s O.K. for me to go over there. The answer is always the same, “Yes, it’s no bother and we enjoy having Sara as a guest.” Not only that but she calls every Wednesday afternoon around 4 p.m. to make sure if I’m still there. The answer is always the same, “Yes, she’s still here and the girls are working on their assignment.”

It really bothers me that my mom doesn’t trust me and it’s also embarrassing that she keeps checking on me. Sometimes I wonder if she calls the school to see if I’m in class. What can I do to get Mom to stop acting like she’s working for the FBI? – Bothered,

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Bothered: Your mom is con-

cerned about your safety and welfare when you are out of her sight.

It’s not so much that she doesn’t trust you; it’s more that she feels relieved when she knows you are safe and sound. You needn’t be embarrassed by Mom’s calls. I’m sure your friend’s mom understands how your mom feels.

Instead of waiting for that afternoon check-up call, why not call your mother when you arrive at your friend’s house. And if it makes her feel better, let her say a few words to your friend’s mom. Believe me, it’s much better to have a parent like your mom than to have one who doesn’t care where you go or who you’re with.

Write to Dr. Wallace at rwallace@thegreatestgift.com.

Jilted husband also feels abandoned by daugthers Dear Abby:

DEAR ABBY I am a father of two girls.

Jeanne Both of them no Phillips longer see, talk to or contact me.

I’m divorced from their mother. She cheated on me after she went back to work and met a man she decided was her soul mate. That was 17 years ago. I haven’t talked to or seen my ex in all those years, and slowly both daughters distanced themselves from me until there was no relationship at all. On Father’s Day, my birthday or Christmas I never hear a word from either one. I tried numerous times to be a father to them. My youngest was recently married and didn’t invite me to her big wedding. I had been saving money over the years in case one of them needed help with a home or wedding.

I have to say I am hurt. What could I have done to be a father when they didn’t want me in their lives? I talk to people and they keep telling me stories similar to mine. Is this common? –

Rejected Dad Out West Dear Dad: Let me put it this way: It’s not

unheard of. Something called “parental alienation” sometimes happens in bitter divorces, when one parent poisons the children’s minds against the other. If I had to guess the reason for it in your case, it would be that your ex didn’t want the girls to know the reason for the divorce was her infidelity. There is nothing you can do about it now, because a mindset and a pattern have been set. Had you insisted on counseling for you and the girls when you realized the distancing was happening, you might have kept the lines of communication open. Things may improve one day when your daughters have children who are curious about meeting you, but in the meantime, for your own sake, please go on with your life and don’t dwell on your disappointment.

Dear Abby: I’m a 13-year-old girl who is blessed to have both sets of grandparents alive and healthy. Recently, my dad’s mother has become very quiet and reserved at social events. She was never the “I need to talk to everyone” type, but at the last few family gatherings she wouldn’t involve herself in a long conversation with anyone. When my other grandparents tried to talk to her, her answers were curt and it was obvious she would rather not talk.

At first we thought it was because of my baby cousin, who cried nearly every time my grandmother held her. Thankfully, that has stopped. Other family members have noticed her behavior, and we are unsure of what may be causing it. – Silent Treatmet in New York Dear Silent Treatment: Your grandmother may be upset about something, and her refusal to talk could be her way of expressing her displeasure, or she may be having a personal problem she’s not ready to discuss. Because other family members have noticed and are commenting about it, your parents should tell your grandfather that the family is concerned and ask him for an explanation, because he may be in a position to shed some light on it.

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

ASK THE DOCTORS / ELIZABETH KO AND EVE GLAZIER not have wanted.

With a living will to address medical specifics, and a health care proxy to name the person in charge of making decisions, those questions are addressed and a roadmap for treatment – or for withholding treatment – is clearly laid out.

What can this type of legal document address?

Everything from a person’s wishes regarding resuscitation procedures, ventilation techniques and diagnostic tests, to life-prolonging treatments such as CPR, dialysis, blood transfusion, the administration of food, water or drugs, palliative care and surgery. Some people use their living wills to state their wishes regarding dying at home, donating their organs for transplantation or offering their bodies to science.

Individuals who decide to create a living will often begin by speaking with their families about the scope and specifics of the document they want to create.

It’s also common to consult with your physician, who can help to explain the choices you have and the decisions you are making.

A living will must be in writing and adhere to the legal requirements of the state in which it is being used. A lawyer can help you to create your living will, but it is not a requirement.

Both the American Bar Association and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization offer links to state-specific forms.

Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is an internist and assistant professor of medicine at UCLA Health. Elizabeth Ko, M.D., is an internist and primary care physician at UCLA Health.

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Dear Doctor: Our dad insists that he doesn’t want any heroic or extraordinary measures taken if he gets really sick, and he wants one of us children to relay this message to his medical team. Should he have a living will?

Dear Reader: We’re verging into legal territory with this question, but as medicine continues to advance in its ability to prolong life, this is an important topic for each of us.

A living will refers to a class of legal document that an individual uses to specify his or her wishes for end-of-life medical care. These documents are also referred to as health care advance directives, or simply advance directives.

The idea of a living will comes up most often among the elderly, but in fact, people of all ages can use this document to state what they do and do not want to be done in the instance of a medical emergency. If the time comes that a person is unable to make medical decisions on his own behalf, then the living will speaks for him.

While your dad is correct that you or your siblings can communicate his wishes to his care team, this can place a significant burden on the family. Despite knowing a loved one’s wishes, making decisions with life-or-death consequences is not only a challenge, but can also be emotionally wrenching.

A living will often includes a health care proxy or power of attorney. This allows you to name the person who will communicate your wishes if you should become unable to do so yourself. It’s understandably easy for family members to become overwhelmed in the midst of a medical crisis, and to agree to medical procedures or lifesaving measures that the patient would

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TRUE 5 BEDROOM RENAUX MANOR HOME HAS A MAIN LEVEL GUEST SUITE AND BASEMENT THEATER WITH STADIUM SEATING

You have to see this one in person! High quality Finished Basement featuring Theater Area with Stadium Seating, Full Bath, Recreation Area, Office and Wet-Bar give this home 3,911 square feet of living space. True 5 Bedroom home -- 1st Floor Bedroom with Private Bath (In-law Arrangement) plus 4 Bedrooms on the 2nd level. Spacious and bright Master Suite highlighted by tandem Exercise Room/Sitting Room and enormous walk-in closet. Enjoy the Chef’s Kitchen featuring an abundance of cabinetry, Butler’s Pantry leading to Dining Room, Wine Cooler, granite, stainless steel appliances and beautiful bay windows and door leading onto the multi-tiered deck. Professional landscape design includes a pond, perennials, and is a private sanctuary with no home directly behind. New roof and exterior painted in 2016. This is the perfect location on a cul de sac in St. Charles School, Library and Park District, close to Dog Park, hiking/biking trails, Otter Cove Aquatic Center, shopping, and dining. Welcome Home!

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By ELIZABETH MAYHEW There are three things you have to consider when buying anything for your home: aesthetics, budget and lifestyle. Buying outdoor furniture is no exception. You want your outdoor furniture to fit your style and budget, and you need it to stand up to the elements and your family’s activities. Before you rush out on the next sunny Saturday to outfit your patio, backyard, deck or pool, here are some things to take into consideration.

• Buy outdoor furniture that is a

natural extension of your indoor look and your house’s architectural style. If your

house is modern, buy modern-style outdoor tables, chairs and chaises; if your house is like an English cottage, choose similar-styled outdoor furniture. Whatever you do, always try out furniture before buying it: Comfort should be at the top of your criteria.

• Consider your budget. It is possible to find very inexpensive outdoor furniture, but realize that less-expensive furniture often does not wear as well. You will be better off buying the best-quality pieces you can afford.

Like the major pieces inside your home, outdoor furniture is an investment.

• Buy enough furniture to accommodate your family and guests. Also, supply enough shade for all, which might mean buying a few umbrellas with sturdy stands. (Look for weighted bases of at least 50 pounds.)

• Get cushions and pillows that are made

with polyurethane foam, which, unlike polyester-filled cushions, allow water to literally flow through them. (Check out foamorder.com.) Also make sure cushions and pillows are covered in solution-dyed

acrylic fabrics. These fabrics come in a huge variety of colors and patterns and are moisture-, mildew- and UV-protected so they won’t fade (outdoorfabrics. com).

• If you don’t have room to store your

outdoor furniture in a garage or basement, buy proper covers (such as KoverRoos, koverroos.com). You will be happy to have them once the weather turns.

• Make smart material decisions. Outdoor furniture tends to be made from three main materials: wood, synthetics and metal. The style of furniture you choose will partly determine the material you choose, but your lifestyle will as well. The different materials require varying degrees of maintenance and care. They also have ranging levels of mobility – some are quite heavy while others are dainty and easily moved.

Read on to pick the best material for you.

• Wood: If you are the busy type who

tive oil.

When buying any wood furniture, look for mortise-and-tenon construction, stainless-steel screws (they don’t rust), and dowels and pegs. Never buy furniture that has been glued or stapled.

• Synthetics: Plastic furniture is the least

expensive, but it’s usually not as attractive or comfortable as other materials. An ex-

ception is all-weather wicker, which is made of synthetic fibers that are woven around an aluminum frame. Whereas real wicker is not immune to moisture or sun damage, all-weather wicker can basically stay outdoors all year long and it’s easy to care for. Just hose it down with water and a mild soap. Look for pieces that are tightly woven – you should not be able to see through the weave.

• Metal: The most common types of

metal furniture are made from aluminum, wrought iron, stainless steel or powder-coated steel. There are varying

likes low-maintenance home purchases, choose teak furniture. Historically used in qualities of aluminum furniture that

boat building, teak, a rain-forest wood, is hardy and resilient. Left outside, it weathers from brown to silvery gray and can last for up to 100 years. (To maintain teak’s original brown color, apply a teak protector such as Golden Care’s Teak Protector once or twice a year.) When buying teak furniture, look for a Forest Stewardship Council stamp, which lets you know that it was responsibly harvested.

Alternatively, look for eucalyptus or cedar furniture. Eucalyptus is less expensive than teak and can last almost as long, but it needs to be treated several times a year with a water-based acrylic sealant. Cedar (think classic picnic table) is the least expensive, but it will last only about 20 years. Cedar should be coated annually with protec-

determine weight, price and durability – tubular aluminum is the least expensive and lightest because it’s hollow; cast aluminum is the most expensive and heaviest. Either, however, is a good pick because aluminum is rustproof. Look for furniture that has rustproof hardware, seamless welds and a powder-coated finish to prevent oxidation.

Wrought iron, like cast aluminum, can be expensive and very heavy.

Make sure that sets are powder-coated to prevent rusting, but watch out for scratches on the surface – they will rust. (If this happens, immediately sand the area and apply touch-up paint.) One thing to remember: A glass top on any metal table should be tempered glass for safety.

Alex Rullo earns honors for production KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com

For the 20th consecutive year, Alex Rullo, broker with Re/Max All Pro in St. Charles, was honored for his production at the 40th annual Awards Banquet for Re/MaxNorthern Illinois.

Out of more than 2,300 sales associates in the northern Illinois region, Rullo and The Rullo Team are ranked No. 15, according to a news release.

Rullo and his wife, Vicky, also a Re/Max Realtor, have consistently placed in the top 1 percent of all Realtors nationally. Rullo is a charter member of the Re/Max International Hall of Fame. He has also earned the coveted Circle of Legends Award and the Chairman’s Award, as well as the Lifetime Achievement Award, which is the equivalent of three Hall of Fame Awards, stated the release.

Rullo and his wife provide their

clients with the highest level of service by offering a full team of professionals with experience and cutting-edge skills, the release stated.

The Rullo Team includes buyer specialists Sandy Selander and Adam Rullo; client care coordinator Denise Huelskamp; and special project managers Melissa Gorham and Erica Shannon.

To learn more, call 630-513-1771, email rullos@rullos.com or go to www.therulloteam.com.

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An insecticide controversy comes home

By ADRIAN HIGGINS The Washington Post Many homeowners want to throw a lifeline to beleaguered bees and butterflies by planting pollinator gardens that will provide sustenance and habitat, but the unwitting use of insecticides may lure these beloved insects to their doom.

The worry is that a common type of pesticide known as neonicotinoids, or neonics, will poison honeybees, bumblebees, monarch butterflies – all the species of insects that we want in our gardens.

For a decade, neonics have dominated a frustrating quest to find a cause for the loss of commercial beehives in agriculture, but the issue has also moved into the garden, particularly with new legislation in Maryland. If the Pollinator Protection Act is signed into law by Gov. Larry Hogan this month, consumers will not be able to buy neonic insecticides after 2017. Farmers and licensed applicators could still use them.

The pesticide industry says neonics are safe, that honeybees are doing all right and that the law “inexplicably blames homeowners for the nonexistent decline in bees.”

But those who want to see broader restrictions for neonics in the United States are buoyed by it. Hogan has yet to announce whether he will sign the bill.

“It’s important that Maryland be the leader and show the rest of the United States these are really harmful compounds and we need to limit their use,” said April Boulton, associate professor of biology at Hood College in Frederick.

She was among scientists testifying for the bill earlier this year.

Neonics control some of the most common and persistent garden pests, including thrips, adelgids, borers, scale insects and Japanese beetles, but they also kill or harm beneficial insects, as well as aquatic life if they enter bodies of water.

Within a treated plant, the compounds also find their way to pollen and nectar, the treats that flowers give pollinators for their service.

One of the major concerns is that homeowners, as

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opposed to farmers or professional landscapers, are the least likely to know what’s in a pesticide product and correctly follow the label’s directions.

“Instead of putting in a capful in a bucket of water, the homeowner will pour in half the bottle or the whole bottle,” with highly toxic results, Boulton said.

But Boulton and many other scientists say that even at correct doses, the compounds can harm desirable organisms, even if they don’t kill them.

Hartmut Doebel, assistant professor of biology at George Washington University, has directed honeybee experiments that suggest memory loss with extremely low levels of imidacloprid. Bees need memory to navigate between nectar sources and their hives, he said. Imidacloprid is one of the most common types of neonics; others include acetamiprid, clothianidin and dinotefuran. (These are the names consumers have to find in fine print on the bottle labels to know whether they contain neonics.)

“Even at sublethal levels, they have impairments of memory capacities,” he said.

“We are not aware of all the implications and effects” of the insecticides.

Doebel and others said that most of the research on neonic toxicity has been on honeybees, because of their agricul-

tural importance, and much less is known of the effects on other insects, including hundreds of species of native bees that are much harder to track.

This was a central argument by environmental groups commenting on a current draft assessment of imidacloprid by the Environmental Protection Agency. (A preliminary review says honeybees feeding on two crops – citrus and cotton – have been placed at risk from neonics.)

“In our home gardens, we have an amazing array of beneficial insects – lacewings, assassin bugs, for example – that help us maintain pest levels,” said Aimee Code, pesticide program director at the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. “Neonics can be extremely harmful, particularly because they are so long-lived and toxic.”

Neonics entered the market in the 1990s and were quickly embraced by farmers around the world: They were cheap, effective, long-lasting and safe for people and other warm-blooded animals, which was not the case for older-generation pesticides, including ones made from real nicotine.

As a systemic insecticide, neonics are taken up within a plant’s tissues. This proved a seemingly perfect way of targeting the aphids, flea beetles, weevils, worms or whatever

pest was sucking the sap or munching on the leaves. Even if you just treated a seed with a neonic, it would grow into a plant fully protected from pests.

Stephanie Darnell, a scientist with Bayer Crop Science, said that restricting a systemic pesticide such as neonics, which her company produces, could lead consumers to use more products that are less discriminating in what they kill. The Maryland bill could also push consumers to pay for lawn service agreements with contractors with licenses to use neonics, she said.

By 2011, almost one-third of insecticides used globally were neonics, creating a market worth $3.6 billion.

By then, the mysterious loss of honeybees known as colony collapse disorder had emerged to bring unsustainable hive losses to commercial beekeepers, and researchers began to link the crisis to the widespread use of neonics.

The jury is still out on the cause of the disorder, which is more likely to be a lethal mix of stressors, particularly the spread of a parasitic bee mite.

Some studies show that neonics compromise bees’ immune systems and ability to raise their young.

In spite of the absence of a clear single reason, the movement against neonics appears to be gaining traction. The European Union has imposed a ban on three types of neonics

pending study. In the United States, the EPA has put a halt on issuing permits for new neonic pesticide products and is reevaluating the environmental risks of neonics. Several states besides Maryland are considering restrictions, and major retailers such as Lowe’s and Home Depot have said they will phase out the sale of neonic pesticides and label plants that have been treated.

Ortho recently announced it was removing neonics from eight consumer pesticides.

One quandary for gardeners is knowing whether annuals, perennials or even woody plants sold at garden centers have been treated with neonics, which can linger in a plant for a year or more, as well as in the soil. It’s also a challenge for independent garden centers, which might source a wide range of plants from dozens of different growers.

My thoughts? I wouldn’t want neonic-treated plants in my suburban garden, given the risks to bees. I could see using a neonic on a precious hemlock to ward off the woolly adelgid (as a conifer, the hemlock wouldn’t attract pollinators). If I had a specimen ash tree, now at mortal risk from the emerald ash borer, the choice would be hard, although ash trees aren’t known as big magnets for insect pollinators, so it might be justified.

I would never treat trees that are bee magnets, such as tulip trees, linden trees, cherries and hollies, and fruit trees, to name just a few obvious ones.

The bigger issue is the idea of reaching for a pesticide to fix a problem, which is often a symptom of something greater. Most problems can be minimized by picking a plant developed by nature or a breeder to grow in a region, to place it correctly, to care for the soil and to live with a level of insect or disease damage. Weeds are suppressed by the presence of more plants and by the gardener with a sharp hoe.

“We need to take a step back,” said Scott Black, executive director of the Xerces Society and the co-author of “Gardening for Butterflies.”

“We need to work with nature rather than fighting against it.”

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2263 Hill Lane, Batavia

$779,000

HARVEST RIDGE BEAUTY! Want quality and detail in a prime location? This custom home covers every “must have” and offers features you may never have thought of! Architectural details! Spacious open floor plan perfect for entertaining, and easy daily living! Impressive details thru-out, such as crown molding, transoms, wainscoting and furniturequality cabinetry. Amazing kitchen has granite, stainless steel appliances, a large island with breakfast bar plus a large eating area! The family room is highlighted by volume ceilings and a beautifully detailed fireplace. A private 1st floor office (or guest suite), has an adjacent full bath and a separate entrance! Upstairs, the master suite includes a romantic bath with double sinks, large multi-jet shower, jetted tub and fireplace, plus a custom closet like none other! All the additional bedrooms have walk-in closets and private access to baths! Enjoy the convenience of a 2nd floor laundry and the loft is perfect for a 2nd office or tv/play area. Need another bedroom and bath, exercise or gaming area? The finished basement checks those off! Tons of storage! 3-car side load garage! Gorgeous hardscape/landscape! Walk to elementary school!

NEW PRICE! Experience the quality construction in this custom-built home! Recently remodeled, this home offers quality not often found in today’s new construction with the updated features buyers are looking for. Get it all, without the wait! Curb Appeal gets high marks here! The premium lot, end-load three car garage, tasteful colors and quality materials and lush professional landscaping, all go together in creating a very handsome looking home! The floorplan was carefully thought out and executed. The home has lots of “wow factor” while providing a sensible and easy flow, both for entertaining and day-to-day living. The architectural details in the ceiling lines, the extensive molding and wainscoting, the generously sized rooms, and the carefully selected cabinetry, granites, and flooring will have all the boxes on your wish list checked! Tanglewood is conveniently located close to schools, shopping, dining and easy access to I-88 and the Metra, yet quietly tucked into a wooded enclave developed with spacious lots and plenty of open space.

Truly a move in ready home!

Patti Rambo, GRI, CRS Owner/Managing Broker Miscella Real Estate Phone: 630-399-1572

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Continued from page 55 North Aurora

19 N Adams St: Sold on or before 013117 by Peter Goergens to Farsi Khamissi & Shah Zadeh Khamissi; $177,000 406 Hickory St: Sold on or before 020617

by Margaret T Collier to Nora Rodriguez; $200,000 692 Thompson Ave: Sold on or before 020617 by Scott D Olt to Daniel Jackson & Erin Geihm; $235,000 413 Princeton Dr: Sold on or before 021017

by Kenneth Wade to Robin M Sweeney; $208,500

South Elgin

1005 N La Fox St: Sold on or before 020617

by Rainbow Farm Investments Llc to Red Door Llc; $272,000 217 Nicole Dr A: Sold on or before 020117

by Yoorni Y Keyon to Woosoo Chun; $165,000 144 W Lynn St: Sold on or before 021017 by Wilmington Sav Fund Soc Ttee to George Ellis & Martha Ellis; $235,000 731 Glenwood Dr: Sold on or before 021017 by Pulte Home Co Llc to Anders Montemayor Jr & Maria Montemayor; $448,500 742 Hamilton Dr: Sold on or before 021017

by Pulte Home Co Llc to Nicholas M Patro-

nis & Stephanie L Patronis; $436,000 801 Fulton St: Sold on or before 021017

by Seinet Trust to Duane Sundly & Peggy Sundly; $155,000 281 Mayfair Ln: Sold on or before 012417

by Timothy H O Donnell to Joe Dazzo; $166,000 295 Thornwood Way A: Sold on or before 012417 by Prashanth Siddalingaiah to Beata Wybraniec; $162,500 311 Windsor Ct 4: Sold on or before 012417 by Marc A Emeritz to Srei Llc; $115,000 345 Thornwood Way C: Sold on or before 012017 by Beth Engelking to Thomas S Wirth; $140,000 531 Dean Dr: Sold on or before 012417 by Pamela J Snow to Jacqueline M Gaimari; $160,000 783 Elizabeth St: Sold on or before 012517

by Samuel W Wilson to Andrew Schweiss; $130,000 793 Michigan Ave: Sold on or before 012517

by Ih3 Property Lllinois Lp to James Wilke; $180,000

020617 by Right Residential Ii Fund 2 to Brendan G Metz & Jessica R Ricci; $207,000 2909 Pleasant Plains Dr: Sold on or before 020117 by Debra Sonntag to Brooke A Irving; $174,000 3802 Greenwood Ln: Sold on or before 020817 by Deutsche Bank Natl Trust Co to James Quinn; $330,000 3N482 Lincoln Dr: Sold on or before 013117

by Michael J Megless to Eric Edson & Constance Edson; $337,500 3N826 Thornapple Rd: Sold on or before 020117 by Woidat Trust to Andrew T Feffrey & Sarah K Feffrey; $290,000 41W203 Crooked Ln: Sold on or before 013117 by James W Clapper to Monica R Hedrdrich; $269,000 515 S 11th Ave: Sold on or before 020617 by Tyler Marc Krzeszewski to Andrew Kazen; $170,000 6N356 Oakwood Dr: Sold on or before 020817 by Jason Morris to Michelle Holterhaus; $204,000 804 Thornwood Dr: Sold on or before 020117 by Hyder Mohammed to Matthew R Love & Jillian L Love; $219,000 St. Charles 130 Carrol Rd: Sold on or before 021017 by 1713 Riverside Ave: Sold on or before Paul A Proccacio to Steven Essex & Laura 013117 by Parthdinder Gholdings Llc to Essex; $295,000 Kevin Caldewwell & Laura Caldewwell; 40W459 Il Route 64: Sold on or before $254,500 021017 by Steven J Essex to Kevin T De1909 Forrest Blvd: Sold on or before 013117 corte; $138,500

by Rieger Trust to Shaun A Lucas; $224,000 5N424 W Lakeview Cir: Sold on or 2012 Thornwood Cir: Sold on or before

Northwest Herald

30 yr APR

3.920% Town & Country Mortgage

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30 yr Fixed

Product

Rate

% Down

APR

Phone Number / Website

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20% 3.688

Points: 0.000 15 yr fixed

3.250 0.000 $907

20% 3.330

10 yr fixed

2.875 0.000 $907

20% 2.990 www.tcmortgageservices.com

Fees: $907

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Fees: $25

NMLS # / License #

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847-757-5075

MB.6759601

Float Down Available on All Products!

4.010% Points: 0.000 5/1 ARM 30yr Fixed APR

Fees

Rate: 3.875 20 yr fixed

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Gateway Capital Mortgage Inc.

Points

30 yr jumbo

% Down: 5% 30 yr FHA

3.250 0.000 $20

5% 3.252

3.250 0.000 $75

5% 3.745

4.500 0.000 $25 3.875 0.000 $50

Sugar Grove

42W447 Kedeka Rd: Sold on or before 020617 by Alex Soszko to Steven R Dieter; $177,500 756 Pembridge Pl: Sold on or before 020617

by Kane County Sheriff to Greenleaf Enterprises Llc; $192,500 1109 Woodridge Dr B: Sold on or before 021017 by K Hovnanian At Meadowridge Vil to Mark George Lorenz & Sandra Lynn Lorenz; $318,000 1256 N Buckingham Dr B: Sold on or before 021017 by K Hovnanian At Meadowridge Vil to Ronald A Urbealis & Elizabeth A Urbealis; $293,000 605 Sheffield Cir: Sold on or before 021017

by Fannie Mae to Brian Scott Remnes & Allison L Remnes; $315,000 920 Spruce St: Sold on or before 021017

by Paul T Parkes to Cartus Financial Corp; $377,500 920 Spruce St: Sold on or before 021017 by Cartus Financial Corp to Dustin Slawinski & Kimberly Slawinski; $377,500 93 Terry Dr: Sold on or before 021017 by Susan K Galvin to James Andrisen & Carol A Andrisen; $183,000

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before 021017 by Gregory F Rzonca to Gregory A Douglas & Sandra A Douglas; $1,265,000 5N985 State Route 31: Sold on or before 021017 by Kelly Trust to John L Trankina; $675,000

2016 Annual Housing Market Report Key Metrics**

2016

1-Yr Chg

Median Sales Price

$214,500

+7.3%

Average Sales Price

$275,281

+3.8%

Pct. of Orig. Price Rec’d

94.4%

+1.3%

Homes for Sale

33,282

-18.9%

Closed Sales

124,821

+4.4%

Under Contract

126,454

+4.5%

90

-6.0%

+ 4.3%

+ 2.8%

One-Year Change in Price Detached Single-Family

One-Year Change in Price Attached Single-Family

Average Sales Price 2012

$233K

NMLS# 246585

888-595-7339

LIC# 6760411

20% 4.510 www.gwcmortgage.com 3.5% 3.877

Market Time

+ 7.1%

+ 4.0%

One-Year Change in Price Detached Single-Family

One-Year Change in Price Attached Single-Family

Median Sales Price

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2013

2014

2015

2016

$225K $210K $184K

$195K

$166K

$163K

$178K

$185K

$145K

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$128K

Detached Single-Family

Attached Single-Family

$251K

$263K

$274K

2013

2014

2015

2016

$286K

$234K

$248K

$255K

$212K $194K

Detached Single-Family

Attached Single-Family

2017 Brings Positive Housing Market Trends! · Home values are still increasing! · Inventory of homes is decreasing which means less competition for your home. Great news for sellers! · Homes are selling quicker than this time last year! ·The Spring Housing Market has SPRUNG! Contact your local REALTOR® if you are thinking about buying or selling your home.

*Current as of 1/14/17. All data from Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. Powered by ShowingTime 10K. **Includes Attached &Detached Single Family

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$475,000

842 Verona Ridge Dr. 5 bdrm, 4.5 bath home. Soaring ceilings & hardwood flrs. Spacious formal liv & din rms. Huge fam rm w/ floor-to-ceiling FP & 2 story windows. Gourmet KT w/ island, dbl oven, pantry. Generous sized bdrms. Sunrm opens to paver patio & fenced yard. MLS ID 09511081 Erin & Jerry Hill 630-236-6500

Aurora

$379,000

1107 Shoreline Dr. 4 bdrm, 2 full & 2 half bath home in sought-after 204 schools. Custom trims, hardwood flrs, WIC, SS appliances, large maintenance-free deck, and more.

Finished bsmt, fenced yard. New high-efficiency windows (2014) and new roof and skylights (2016). MLS ID 09511349 Edward Sweeney 630-236-6500

Aurora

$269,900

2985 Arbor Ln. 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath home in award winning school district. New roof, siding, gutters (2014) Eat-in KT w/ breakfast bar too! Large bdrms (1 bdrm on the 1st floor). Beautiful quiet backyard w/ patio and surrounded by beautiful landscaping. MLS ID 09511731 Debbie Davis 630-553-9000

Aurora

$224,900

1841 Foxridge Ct. 2 bdrm, 2 bath spacious 2nd flr ranch home. Beautiful balcony views. Large loft & master. WIC in every bdrm. KT w/ 42” cabinets & pantry. Laundry. Hardwood flrs! Insulated garage w/ storage closet. Walking distance to park, trains, shopping, I-88. MLS ID 09516357 Vitali Kniazkov 630-236-6500

Aurora

$195,000

2403 Deerfield Dr. Desirable Orchard Valley Golf Course Community. 3 bdr, 2.5 bath home across the street from park. Updated KT w/ SS appliances, island & eating area.

Separate living rm & din rm w/ FP. Master Suite w/ private bath & WIC. Fenced backyard w/ patio. MLS ID 09521405 Donna McQuade 630-232-6900

OPEN SUN 12-2

Aurora

$125,000

DeKalb

3221 Meadow Trail. 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 2,677 SF home w/ backyard retreat. KT w/ pantry, double oven. Fam rm w/ vaulted ceiling, skylights & FP. Bsmt equipped w/ finished rec rm + workshop. 95% energy efficient furnace, dual sump pumps, new gas water heaters & more. MLS ID 09510962 Kelly Miller 815-756-2557

$232,500

DeKalb

2589 Soros Ct. Beautiful 4 bdrm, 3.5 bathhome on culde-sac w/ large backyard. Updated deck. SS appliances.

Hardwood flrs and tile throughout. Large bsmt ready for your touches. Vaulted ceilings w/ open foyer. Large master w/ walk in closet located in master bath. MLS ID 09516978 Michelle Ohlinger 815-756-2557

$225,000

DeKalb

608 Fox Hollow. 3 bedrooms (master has bath & fpl), hardwood flr in kit with island & 27x14 liv/din combo with fpl, bsmt rec rm, all appliances, 16x24 deck & professionally landscaped yard. MLS ID 09261940 Kathy Hammes 815-756-2557

$219,000

516 S 5th St. Charming updated 4 bdrm, 2 bath Cape Cod! Features original trim, built-ins & hardwood flrs.

KT w/ brkfst bar. Upper level master includes WIC & sky lights. Family area with separate office/playroom.. Backyard w/ pond & brick patio w/ fire pit. MLS ID 09521396 Ronda Ball 815-756-2557

DeKalb

$129,900

DeKalb

$114,900

Elburn

$699,900

Elburn

$695,000

Elburn

$599,000

Elgin

$624,000

621 Lafayette St. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath. Original woodwork, built-in china cabinet/buffet in din rm. Some decorative original windows. Many improvements. Updated KT, large bdrms w/ WICs. Partially finished bsmt w/ rec rm. Mostly fenced backyard. MLS ID 09522801 The Heckelsberg Team 630-896-3100

263 Bent Grass Cir B. 2 bdr, 2.5 bath townhome w/ hardwood flrs, 9’ ceilings, FP w/ built-in TV. 2-story foyer KT & pantry. Liv rm access to backyard patio. Master w/ vaulted ceiling & WIC. 2nd level laundry. Finished bsmt w/ bonus/ game area, 2nd fam rm. New roof (2016). MLS ID 09510538 Kelly Miller 815-756-2557

Elgin

$574,989

40W850 Stonecrest Dr. On just over an acre in Stonecrest, Main flr 5th bedroom & 4th ba ideal for related living, fin bsmt, master suite balcony, slate patio, sun rm, pool. MLS ID 09269494 Darlene Kearney

630-232-6900

39W705 Fabyan Pkwy. 6+ acres with private lake, Geneva schools, 5200 sq ft, 4 bedrooms incl main flr master with 3rd fpl & staircase to loft/den. Fin walkout, 3 car garage. MLS ID 09171478 Charles Kirkwood 630-232-6900

Elgin

$130,000

43W802 Willow Creek Dr. Motivated Seller! 7000+ sq ft estate w/ pool and pond on nearly 6 acres. Features wide plank hardwood, marble floors, updated KT, 9 FPs, antique mantles/wood trims. Family rm w/ 2-story brick wall. Master suite has balcony, workout rm and sauna MLS ID 09373683 Daniel Randall 630-232-6900

Geneva

$287,000

393 Wellington Ave. 3 unit building on two lots. Great investment opportunity, Lots of potential. New Roof, two of the bathrooms has been remodel and many other updates.

Near River boat, down town, bus, train, Public library, Community College, I 90 and RT 20. MLS ID 09515240 Jesus Macias 815-459-9300

561 Green Meadow Ln. In Geneva East, hardwood flrs thru main level incl fam rm with fpl.

3 bedrooms, 2.5ba, fin bsmt has custom builtins. Large paver patio. MLS ID 09355677 Erica Hauser

630-232-6900

526 N Main St. Victorian mansion on 10 acres, 10 bedrooms most with private baths, beautiful woodwork, 4 fpl. Also incl 12 bedroom dorm with offices & assembly hall plus addtl bldg.

Property may be divided. MLS ID 09358837 Charles Kirkwood 630-232-6900

11N480 Hunter Trl. On 1.79 acres, Burlington schools! Oak hardwood flrs & doors, main flr office/5th bedroom, 5th full bath in fin bsmt, incl home warranty! MLS ID 09240869 Darlene Kearney

630-232-6900

Geneva

$230,000

Sandwich

$269,900

730 May St. Well cared for 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath home. Large eat-in KT w/h oak cabinetry, tiled floor and backsplash, walk-in pantry. Dining area. Fam rm w/ wood laminate flooring. Finished full bsmt. Detached 2 car garage with alley access. Garden shed in backyard. MLS ID 09516441 Julie Fabrizius 815-756-2557

1617 Lorraine Dr. 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath ranch w/ many recent updates. Spacious rms, fam rm w/ FP, eat-in KT 1st flr laundry, finished bsmt. Master w/ WIC & bathroom has a soaking tub and separate shower! 3 car garage!

Fenced yard, deck & large patio! MLS ID 09516409 Deborah Christensen 630-553-9000

South Elgin

712 Waters Edge Dr. Beautiful 5 bdrm, 4.5 bath in popular Thornwood subdivision. KT w/ granite island, finished bsmt. Gorgeous view, pond & fenced yard. New AC in 2016, new hot water heaters in 2014/16. Include pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, trails. MLS ID 09491959 Cheryl Adams 630-232-6900

$594,900

South Elgin

633 Waterside Dr. Beautiful 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath home.

Loaded w/ upgrades & extensive millwork. Grand foyer greets w/ balcony, columns & hdwd flrs. Stunning family rm w/ FP & wall of windows. Gorgeous KT w/ island.

Formal liv & din rms. Prof landscaped. MLS ID 09501128 Dina Painter 630-232-6900

$424,000

St Charles

975 N 2nd Ave. Sweeping river views surround this 4 bdrm, 4.5 bath ranch w/ walkout LL. Large bdrms. Luxury KT, screened porch, din rm w/ dramatic trim, vaulting ceiling in fam rm.

MLS ID 09405424 Jonathan Nutt 630-232-6900

$997,000

St Charles

Lot 23 Highwoods Ct. Build you custom 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath ranch on premium wooded lot in cul-de-sac. Unobstructed views of nature.

Call Southampton for building options. MLS ID 09470875 Jonathan Nutt 630-232-6900

$975,000

St Charles

$694,000

St Charles

$689,000

St Charles

$625,000

St Charles

$599,000

St Charles

$467,700

St Charles

$115,000

40W817 Fox Creek Dr. Custom Fox Creek 5 drm, 4.5 bath home. Large front porch, expansive views. 2 sotry foyer, open flr plan. Large sunrm, finished bsmt.

Luxury master ste, gourmet KT w/ custom cabinets.

Designed for backyard entertaining. MLS ID 09501092 Jonathan Nutt 630-232-6900

3N605 E Laura Ingalls Wilder Rd. Custom 5 bdrm 5 bath home & finished English bsmt. Deck overlooks pond/open space.

Custom millwork, crown molding, coffered ceilings & built-ins.

KT w/ island & pantry. Upgraded siding w/ stone accents. High efficiency furnace, AC & water heaters. MLS ID 09521980 Amy Dillenburg 630-232-6900

4N627 Snowbird Ct. 5 bdrm, 4 bath ranch on 4 acres! Nature at its best. Walk-out bsmt, remodeled KT, dinette, fam rm, 2nd KT, workout rm, winearea, shop/plant rm. Hot tub! MLS ID 09476225 Jonathan Nutt 630-232-6900

2602 King James Ave. 4 bdrm, 3.5 baths, 2 home office rooms, 3 car-gar, English bsmt w/ approx 4,000 sq ft of finished living space on a premium wooded lot. Gourmet KT w/ island & pantry. Features FP, builtin shelves, tray ceilings, mud rm. MLS ID 09479635 Imelda Sangalang 630-232-6900

30 Highgate. Exquisitely rehabbed 4 bdrm, 4.5 bath ranch. Hardwood flrs thruout. Liv rm w/ unique barrel ceiling & FP. Gourmet KT. Nature views. Great master suite, 2nd bdrm could be additional suite. 4500 SF unfinished bsmt. Private yard. MLS ID 09496271 Brenda Galauner 630-232-6900

34W939 Stanton Dr D. 2 bdrm updated condo. KT w/ SS appliances & large pantry w/ lots of storage. Master w/ huge WIC w/ custom organizational units. Attached 1 car deep garage w/storage. A Great Space at a Great Price! MLS ID 09521457 Darlene Kearney 630-232-6900

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By KATHERINE SALANT Special to The Washington Post Want to have a custom floor, wallpaper or curtain design in your house that’s unique and perfectly suited to your taste?

Even if your budget for this is minuscule?

Digital printing, the same technology that the inkjet printer in your home office uses, is making this possible.

It is revolutionizing the textile, tile and wallpaper industries, and in the process opening up the world of custom design to anyone – you can now design these products yourself.

It’s no longer hugely expensive and you likely have the skill set required to design original work.

A deep knowledge of manufacturing techniques, dyes, fabrics, fibers, papers, glazes and inks – expertise that generally takes a professional designer years to acquire – is no longer a prerequisite. You only need to know how to use a personal computer and how to upload your own original artwork

or photographs onto a manufacturer’s website. To customize a manufacturer’s online offering, you just manipulate what appears on your computer screen. You communicate directly with the manufacturer, which fulfills the order within a few days or weeks.

Another plus with digital printing for home interior products: There is no minimum order required. You can order just enough fabric for drapes for one window, wallpaper for one wall, floor tiles for a front entry or material in even smaller quantities.

How can a modified version of the humble inkjet printer do all this?

Digital printing has transformed the traditional production process. With printed fabric, for example, you can replace a large manufacturing plant and multiple pieces of equipment with one very large digital inkjet printer about the size of an 8-foot cube in an area about the size of a three-car garage.

See FURNISHINGS, page 62

Bill O’Leary / The Washington Post

Digital printing is revolutionizing the textile, tile and wallpaper industries, and in the process opening up the world of custom design to anyone.

KCG

One-of-a-kind home furnishings for one and all

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Photo provided by Spoonflower.com

Spoonflower.com offers a preview feature that allows you to see what the wallpaper design would look like in a furnished room. Katherine Salant designed the green alligator wallpaper shown here, using a drawing by her daughter Shelley.

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Continued from page 61 The printing process itself has been streamlined. You no longer need a separate run for each color, which made conventionally printed multicolored fabrics more costly; instead, all the colors can be printed at the same time. Because the printer calibrates the colors before the printing process begins, the manufacturer does not have to expend quantities of yardage just to get each color calibrated correctly.

How difficult is it to take advantage of these online opportunities?

When I tried my hand at “digital decorating” I quickly realized that it would take some time to learn my way around, and the results would not be featured in a home decor magazine. But they would be imbued with something that no professional could ever offer: They would be something I created.

I designed fabric (for $17.50 to $38 a yard) and wallpaper on spoonflower. com, the only website I found that offers both of these options. It was not hard to create a simple, hand-drawn motif that was pleasing to the eyes and upload it to the site. The really hard part was creating a motif that is equally pleasing as it repeats across a wall or on a sofa, without cutting off heads in the wrong place or creating some other jarring visual.

My beginner mistakes were immediately apparent because the site shows how a proposed wallpaper pattern ($5 to $7.50 per lineal foot) would look in a room with furniture or, on its sister website, roostery.com, how a fabric pattern would look on a pillow or as a place mat. A novice can eventually figure out how to make it all work, but for most people the easier path, by far, will be to customize a design that is already offered.

If you’re more comfortable with fewer choices, minted.com (for $32 to $34 a yard) offers a limited menu. For most of the nearly 600 fabric designs featured on the MintedHome section, you may change only one color (usually the background), and the choices are usually limited to four or five. The site provides electronic previews for each color option and each application, including fabric-covered lampshades, throw pillows, table linens, drapes and yardage. The preview of drapery as seen from across a room is especially informative, as many patterns look quite different when viewed from afar.

For the more adventurous, weaveup.com (for $17.99 to $39.99) offers nearly unlimited customization options for its 10,000 fabric designs. Not only can you change as many as 12 colors in the same pattern, but each color also can be any one of more than 1,600 that you select from a color wheel that appears

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The Minted Home section of Minted.com offers nearly 600 fabric designs, and users can see previews of draperies from several vantage points. on the screen with the pattern to be customized. You can also increase or decrease the size of the repeat. By the time I had changed all 11 colors and the repeat of “Batik Vibration,” the result bore so little resemblance to B.B. Kolanz’s original design that I considered it a “Salant original.”

Spoonflower does not offer a customization option for the more than 350,000 fabric and wallpaper patterns on its site, but it will forward a request to change the color in a particular pattern to the designer, who usually will do this at no charge.

I found only one downside here.

These three websites offer plenty of online tutorials and blogs. And Spoonflower has published the extremely helpful “The Spoonflower Handbook” (2015, Stewart, Tabori & Chang, $27.50), but there is no option for connecting with a real person if you get stuck.

By contrast, the two tile websites that I explored, imagesintile.com, based in Joplin, Mo., and MIPA’s customcoloursystem.it in Modena, Italy, are very accessible to their customers, perhaps because they offer unique services that cannot be easily handled online.

MIPA’s tiles are still handmade, using an intaglio technique developed more than a century ago. But you select the tile pattern and colors at MIPA’s site, choosing among five floor patterns, 80 individual tile patterns, and 29 traditional and contemporary colors. As you choose each color for an individual tile, the site shows how an

entire floor in that pattern and those colors would look. The immediate feedback was quite helpful as I strove to create a balanced look without one color dominating all the others.

Although common in Europe, MIPA’s terrazzo tiles will be new for most Americans. They’re made with tiny chips of marble and other stones that give the smooth finished surface an unusual textured look.

I “designed” two tile patterns in different color groups, which MIPA produced and sent to me as samples.

Compared with the website, the colors are significantly lighter and more muted and the textured look more pronounced. They would be a great floor finish for any wet area in a house, but I would get at least one tile sample before selecting the other colors for the space where you intend to use them.

Unlike all the other websites, which have large online catalogs, imagesintile.com specializes in creating one-of-a-kind tile murals, using images that its customers upload. Of all the websites that I tried, theirs was the easiest to use because all you do is upload your photograph or artwork, and the site handles the rest. The overall size of the mural, which can be as small as 12 by 18 inches or as large as the side of a building, is determined by the resolution of the images you submit. The size of individual tiles in your mural can be as small as 1 by 1 inch or as large as 24 by 24 inches, depending on the resolution of your image and your preferences.

To guide your decisions, imag-

esintile.com will send you several preview shots to show what the tile mural will look like. The previews include your image with a grid overlay so that you can see where the grout lines will fall and a detail of the mural at full size so you judge the quality of your hugely enlarged image for yourself.

To see what imagesintile.com can do, I sent them two vacation photographs. My “Hawaiian shoreline,” taken with an iPhone 5S, could be as large as 24 by 30 inches, but for the photo to look right at that size and not appear out of focus, the firm used software to soften the image so that it looks like a painting (my husband really liked it).

My “Swiss mountain stream,” taken with a much more sophisticated digital camera, could be as large as 4 by 6 feet, and even at that size the image was crisp and sharp. (The smaller mural was $250; the larger was $1,200.)

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by Paul Whitehill, a former partner in Images in Tile and also based in Joplin, offers a similar service.

How would I sum up my experience with the online digital decorating world?

Most people associate online purchases with speed and immediacy – order it now and get it in three days.

But in this case you need to take it slow and get samples before committing yourself to a larger quantity. The colors on the actual item may vary from what you see on your screen.

With textiles, the color also can be affected by the fabric you select.

Step 2: Begin building your pattern.

I chose to run a series of large diamonds down the center, but you can do squares, chevron stripes, smaller diamonds – anything that inspires you. I eyeballed this, but feel free to use a tape measure to be more precise.

By HOLLEY SIMMONS The Washington Post

Step 6: Allow your paint to dry fully, preferably overnight.

Step 3: Build upon your design with zigzags, triangles, crisscrosses, etc. A quick Google Images search for “graphic rug” will return plenty of ideas.

Step 7: Slowly remove the tape to reveal your completed rug. Use a foam brush to carefully fill in any gaps or make corrections.

Step 1: Fold the rug in half by length and width to determine the center point. You may also use a tape measure if your rug isn’t pliable enough to bend. Mark it with a piece of tape.

Photos by Amy King / The Washington Post

Here’s what you’ll need: • Natural-fiber rug, such as sisal or jute (Paint will adhere better to natural fibers than to synthetic materials.)

• Up to four matte paint colors of your choice (I used inexpensive interior house paint.)

• One foam paintbrush for each color • Painters tape • Scissors • Measuring tape (optional)

Step 5: Once all of your tape is down, it’s time to start painting.

With your floor protected, work from the center out so you don’t smudge along the way. Dip your foam brush in the first color and dab it on in a rapid motion. Be sure not to oversaturate the brush because excess paint can work its way under the tape.

It’s not for a high-traffic area, but a DIY painted rug can add both color and texture at a low price.

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Step 4: Use scissors to trim any overlapping tape to ensure sharp lines.

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The price of some patterned area rugs can make you want to crawl under them and weep. And though the materials and time needed to handknot a quality rug often justify the cost, not everyone has that kind of money to drop.

Enter your neighborhood paint store.

Treating a neutral, natural-fiber rug as a blank canvas will yield completely customizable results and save you bundles. (My 4-by-6-foot sisal ended up costing under $150, all materials included.) Of course there’s no way your guests will confuse a painted rug with a hand-knotted original, but it’s better than having a bare floor or a rug in a solid color.

“It’s important to layer textures and patterns in different scales in a room,” said Mark Riddle, a design associate at Room & Board in Washington. “If everything is too similar, it causes discord in the room.”

Plus, a patterned rug can help influence the rest of your design choices.

“Take one of the colors in your rug and pull it into a piece of artwork or a pillow to draw it off the floor,” Riddle said. “That way, you’re not just drawn to one thing: Your eye is always wandering, which makes the room more interesting.”

A word of advice once you’ve completed your masterpiece: Because the paint can wear off over time, it’s best to place your rug beneath a table or in another rarely traversed area.

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My electric oven makes me pine for an old flame: Wood stoves

By BARBARA DAMROSCH Special to The Washington Post “Your motherboard is shot,” the repairman said, shutting the door to my electric oven and gathering his tools. What a cozy word, I thought, for the complex electronic object that no longer governed my stove. “Eight years,” he explained, “is about the lifetime of this appliance.

You’re lucky it made it to 10.”

At moments like these, I get nostalgic for the simpler, more durable cooking setups I’ve worked with – old-fashioned gas stoves, wood-burning cook stoves and even fireplaces – all of which could turn out a good meal.

In the late 1970s, I lived with my young son, Chris, in a house built in the 1690s. The rooms were small, with ceilings and doorways so low that most people stooped to enter.

But the fireplace was vast.

Two men could easily stand up inside it while bringing in the giant logs that were once required to heat this old dwelling and keep a family fed. The beehive oven set in the back wall was too intimidating to use, but I’d make soup in an iron pot, hung from the horizontal crane that swung over the fire.

I also cooked while kneeling on the hearth. Potatoes could be covered with ashes that were hot enough to bake but not burn them. Pots could sit near the coals, raised on trivets to keep the bottoms from getting too hot. That worked best with simmered dishes, but I also baked corn bread, turning the pot to keep the heat even.

In a house that was difficult to heat, that fireplace was our friend. Chris and I would sit in front of it at night, reading C.S. Lewis’ “Chronicles of Narnia” series and Laura Ingalls Wilder’s “Little House” books.

I have a small fireplace in my present kitchen that I sometimes use for cooking, aided by an adjustable Tuscan grill, a simple iron frame that holds meat or vegetables just the right distance above a

my husband and I once lived, our wood cook stove heated all the rooms, and, thanks to a coil in the firebox and a tall copper tank, supplied all our hot water, too.

At the beginning of the 19th century, gas entered American kitchens, but by degrees.

The stove I use now is from that era, a “duel fuel” range with four gas burners and a wood-fired oven. I don’t use the oven, which, because of its one-sided heat, does not bake evenly. Nor does it broil.

Hence the modern oven that sits next to it with the delicate computer.

I may sound like a quirky Luddite, but consider what so many American families do when they get a house with a yard. They set up a grill with fire under it, on which to cook food. Some Paleolithic echo must draw us to the mouths of our caves where flames are flickering and fat is spattering, as the day draws to a close.

Cooking with fire is mostly a summer pleasure, but it’s a shame to give it up in cold weather, when it can warm you as well. We have a wood stove in our current home, for supplemental heat, a modern Danish unit called the Bando, from a company called Rais. It has a tiny “oven” on top. Like the rest of the stove, the oven is soapstone clad, to absorb and radiate heat, but at first it seemed useless, merely a protruding shelf with no door.

Then one day I set a potato on it, and the potato baked.

I can fill a baking dish with root vegetables from our garden and roast them on that shelf. It’s easy to check on them when I feed the stove, rotating the dish so they don’t burn. Beets and celery root can take four hours, but potatoes, Barbara Damrosch - For The Washington Post winter squash, onions, carrots Barbara Damrosch roasts vegetables on her modern wood stove as a pot simmers on top. The stove also and garlic soften quickly, especially when the fire is roaring helps keep her house warm. on a cold winter day. bed of coals. I learned about it iron ladle over the fire.

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KOVELS: ANTIQUES AND COLLECTING

BY TERRY KOVEL KOVELS.COM

Strange antiques and collectibles with mysterious shapes and unknown purposes are sometimes part of a larger piece.

Mysterious wooden wheels with wooden spokes and about a 45-inch diameter were popular in the 1950s. They were hung on a wall as a decoration or put flat in a flower bed. Each section between the spokes was planted with a different herb or flower. The wheels were copied in giftware catalogs but were never identified as part of a “walking” spinning wheel used to spin woolen yarn. A curved “bowl”shaped like part of the border of a circle is sometimes sold at an antique shop. The bowl usually is made by important porcelain companies and it seems to be a bargain.

It is part of a set of four crescent-shaped bowls and one round bowl that fit together to make a circle. It held foods like olives, pickles and sauces or several types of vegetables in the curved bowls with sauce in the round center bowl. Most sets were made with the five bowls and a lid for the center piece. Once a piece broke, the set couldn’t be used. But the pieces still were attractive when used alone. A set made by Coalport porcelain in the Imari pattern sold in 2016 for $923. Single curved bowls can be found for $50 to $75. A covered center bowl might be $100. *** Q: I have miniature blue Wedgwood pieces made in Occupied Japan, two ashtrays and a vase. What are they worth?

A: Wedgwood was not made in Occupied Japan. Your pieces were made between 1945 and 1952, the years when Japan was occupied by the United States troops. There are collectors of “OJ” pieces.

The small pieces are worth about $10 to $15. *** Q: Can give me some information about Cushman furniture?

A: Henry Theodore Cushman (18441922) started a factory in North Bennington, Vermont, in the early 1870s and made corks and erasers. By 1880, he had a mail-order business selling stationers’

supplies and specialties. He made wooden roller skates, which were sold through his mail order business. He held patents for a combined ruler and pencil case and for improvements to rubber erasers, stocking darners and whips. Cushman began making furniture in 1886 and was operating as H.T. Cushman Co. by 1889. Mission, Colonial and modern furniture were made.

Early furniture was made in oak, maple or mahogany. Yellow birch was used exclusively beginning in the 1950s. In 1964 the company was sold to General Industries, which sold it to Green Mountain Furniture Co. in 1971. Green Mountain Furniture went out of business in 1980. *** Q: I have a red plastic Woody Woodpecker toy about 5 inches tall with a wobble head and a harmonica on the back.

When blown across, it imitates his laugh.

This was purchased in 1949 or 1950. I haven’t been able to find any information on this. Would you have any idea what this is worth?

A: The first Woody Woodpecker cartoon ran in movie theaters in 1941. According to one of our readers, this Woody Woodpecker harmonica toy was sold at movie theaters in the ‘40s. The Woody Woodpecker harmonica and a Woody Woodpecker kazoo toy were premiums offered for 25 cents and proof of purchase from one of Kellogg’s cereals. Kellogg was a sponsor of the “The Woody Woodpecker Show,” originally on TV in 1957 and 1958.

Reruns of the original shows ran for several years after that. New episodes were made in the early 1970s and reruns of those shows have been on TV since then.

The value of your toy is under $20. *** Q: I have a Sarah Coventry necklace that I was told is 85-90 years old. It’s about 16-18 inches long and has graduated glass beads strung on fine copper wire and a copper ring and clasp. I was told it was Waterford crystal. I’d like to know how old it is and what it’s worth.

A: It’s newer than you think. Sarah Coventry was founded in 1949. Jewelry was designed by freelance designers and made by other companies. It was sold through home parties. The company went bankrupt in 1981 and was sold several times after that. Sarah Coventry jewelry

you give full permission for use in the column or any other Kovel forum. Names, addresses or email addresses will not be published. We cannot guarantee the return of photographs, but if a stamped envelope is included, we will try. The amount of mail makes personal answers or appraisals impossible. Write to Kovels, (Name of this newspaper), King Features Syndicate, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. *** is no longer being made, but is sold online. Waterford is the name of a company known for its glass, but some people use the name for other clear glass. The value of your necklace is about $50 retail. *** Q: I bought a painting by Theodore Wassmer at a thrift shop 40 years ago. I think the painting is called “Woman and Pearls.” It’s signed “Wassmer” in the lower left hand corner. Can you give me an idea of value?

A: Theodore Wassmer (1910-2006) was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. He began painting in the 1930s and worked on several murals for the WPA before enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942. His painting arm was partially paralyzed after an operation while in the service but he continued to paint. He and his wife lived in Bearsville, New York, near the Woodstock Art Colony, for several years before returning to Salt Lake City. Wassmer did over 2,000 paintings and drawings, most done after 1945. Your painting should be seen by an art expert to determine value. *** Tip: Take batteries with you to toy sales if you plan to buy a battery-operated toy. Check to see if the toy really works. *** Take advantage of a free listing for your group to announce events or to find antique shows, national meetings and other events. Go to the Calendar at Kovels. com to find, publicize and plan your antiquing trips. *** Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel answer questions sent to the column. By sending a letter with a question and a picture,

CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States.

Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions.

Shooting target, groundhog, paper, black-and-white print, sitting up on hind legs, Sold only by Sears, Roebuck & Co., 1950s, 6 x 9 inches, $10.

Kite rope winder, wooden spool, cylindrical handle, two oval center dowels, roper, c. 1905, 18 x 13 inches, $55.

Thermometer,weather station, outdoor, galvanized, meteorologist tool, France, Ets Maxant, 1970, 11 x 5 inches, $105.

Mardi Gras mask, bird, long beak, pink, purple, copper color brocade, molded papier-mache, silk velvet, c. 1930, $180.

Wine Press, oak, hardwood and cast iron, tabletop, slatted barrel, square base, bar handle, c. 1900, 9 x 12 x 12 inches, $275.

hooks, barley twist post and supports, curved rail, finial, spindle gallery, splay feet, c. 1880, 70 x 34 inches, $3,100.

Bridal veil, ivory lace, flowers and leaves, cathedral length, oval shape, Point de Gaze, Belgium, c. 1890, 65 x 105 inches, $5,665. *** “Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide, 2017,” 49th edition, is your most accurate source for current prices. It’s available now and includes a special bonus section that tells you how to declutter the Collector’s way and make money! If you order directly from the Kovels, you’ll receive our FREE Companion eBook with ALL of the book’s 25,000 prices - ready for downloading to your eReader. “Kovels” is the best book to own if you buy, sell or collect. The paperback has more than 2,500 color photographs and over 700 categories of antiques and collectibles. You’ll also find hundreds of factory histories. Available for $29.99 plus $4.95 postage. Purchase directly from the Kovels if you want the free eBook Companion and be sure to include your email address.

Visit KovelsOnlineStore.com, call 800303-1996, or write to Price Book, P.O. Box 22900, Beachwood, OH 44122. *** (Cutline for Feb. 26, 2017) This set, called a supper set, sold at a Skinner sale in Boston for $923. It was made by Coalport about 1860. (c) 2017 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.

Andirons, George Washington, full figure, leaning on ledge, holding hat, plinth, swags, block feet, cast iron, c. 1875, 20 x 16 inches, $415.

Gumball machine, 1 cent, glass octagonal globe, red cast iron, round base and lid, star logo decal, 1950s, 15 x 8 inches, $740.

Carnival glass ice cream set, Peacock at urn, iridescent orange and gold, melon ribbed, scalloped rim, c. 1912, 10 inches, 7 piece set, $1,025.

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Once, my partner opened one club. I had 15 high-card points with six clubs to the ace-king-queen-jack.

I also had a singleton spade, so I responded three spades. It went all pass! Then partner put a singleton spade down in the dummy! I tried hard to make it, but I unluckily ran out of trumps. Six clubs was cold.

In today’s deal, North’s four diamonds was a splinter bid. Then South used 14-30 Roman Key Card Blackwood, understandably believing that his partner had something in clubs to justify his game-force. When North showed one key card (an ace or the spade king), South jumped to six spades.

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SCOUT FLEA MARKET March 12th 10AM – 3PM Kendall County Fairgrounds Yorkville, IL Antiques, Furniture, Vintage Hand-made items, music Food, beer and fun! www.scoutfleamarket.com State of Illinois Surplus Property Online Auction Equipment, watches, boats, vehicles, knives, jewelry and much more iBid.illinois.gov

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MOTORCYCLES WANTED

HALF ACRE OF LAND & HOME IN THE HEART OF SYCAMORE

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All Brick Front 2 Story Spacious Home with 4/5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths Full Basement, 3 Car Garage

$314,500

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

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DeKalb Bridges of Rivermist Sub Ranch Home Filled w/Quality

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That the parties are agreeing to Dissolution of Marriage at no fault.

6. That there is no dissolution of marriage pending in any other or state.

7. That the parties have been continuously separated since August 2011, as a result of irreconcilable differences that caused and irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.

8. That past attempts to reconciliation failed and future attempts would be impracticable and not in the parties best PUBLIC NOTICE interest.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, Eva SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Alejandra Ponce Zepeda, respectKANE COUNTYfully that prays that: GENEVA, ILLINOIS A. The parties are awarded a Judgment of Dissolution of Fifth Third Mortgage Company Marriage dissolving the bonds Plaintiff, of matrimony existing bevs. tween the parties.

Jennifer Sweeney; United States of B. Each party waives any claims America - Department of Housing and to maintenance, past and Urban Development; Randall present or future West Home Owners' Association; C. Each party should pay those Unknown Owners and Nonrecord debts they have any claim by Claimants; Unknown Heirs and the other.

Legatees of Michael A. Sweeney; D. Each party shall retain that Jaclyn Sweeney; Joseph Sweeney; personal property presently in Richard Kuhn, as Special Repretheir respective possession free sentative for Michael A. Sweeney and clear from any claim by (Deceased) the other.

Defendants.

Eva Alejandra Ponce Zepeda, Case No. 17 CH 00006 (Petitioner) Notice to Heirs and Legatees.

Notice is hereby given to you, the Unknown Heirs and Unknown (Published in the Kane County Legatees of the decedent, Michael Chronicle on March 9, 16, 23, A. Sweeney, that on February 16, 2017) 1271152 2017, an order was entered by the Court, naming Richard W. Kuhn, 552 S. Washington Street, Suite 100, Naperville, Illinois 60540, PUBLIC NOTICE Tel. No. 630-420-8228, as the Special Representative of the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE above-named decedent under 735 SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ILCS 13-1209 (Death of a Party).

KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS The cause of action for the Foreclosure of a certain Mortgage upon the premises commonly known as: IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF 807 N. Randall Road Unit #B, Au- EVA ALEJANDRA PONCE ZEPEDA Petitioner, rora, IL 60506 vs.

(Published in the Kane County TOMAS MARTINEZ Chronicle on March 9, 16, 23, Respondent.

2017) 1271172 CASE NO. 17 D 245 PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 5.

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The requisite affidavit for Publication having been filed, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL DEFENDANTS IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED ACTION, that said action has been commenced in the said Court by the plaintiff, naming you as defenEva Alejandra Ponce dants therein and praying Petitioner PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION vs. and for other relief; that summons Tomas Martinez has been issued out of this Court Respondent against you as provided by law, 17 D 245 PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF and, that this action is still pending and undetermined in said court.

MARRIAGE NOW COMMES the Petitioner, Eva Alejandra Ponce Zepeda, Pro Se, NOW, THEREFORE, unless you file and for his cause of action against your answer or otherwise make the Respondent Tomas Martinez, your appearance in said action in respectfully alleges and states as this Court, by filing the same in the follows: office of the Clerk of the Circuit 1. Petitioner is 30 years of age Court on or before April 10, 2017, resides at 20 Thrush St., Car- AN ORDER OF DEFAULT MAY BE pentersville, County of Kane, ENTERED AGAINST YOU. and State of Illinois; has resided in the State of Illinois for at February 28, 2017 period exceeding ninety (90) Thomas M. Hartwell days preceding the filing of Clerk of the Circuit Court this petition; and is presently (Seal) domiciled in the State of Illinois.

2. Respondent is 46 years of Eva Alejandra Ponce Zepeda age; address unknown.

20 Thrush Street 3. The parties were married on Carpentersville, Il 60110 May 21, 2011, and said marriage was registered in the (Published in the Kane County city of Chicago, State of Illi- Chronicle, March 9, 16, 23, nois, USA. 4. That no children were born to 2017) 1271792 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Re the Marriage of Eva Alejandra Ponce Zepeda & Tomas Martinez

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the parties during their marriage; and that no children PUBLIC NOTICE were adopted; and the Petitioner is not currently pregIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE nant.

That the parties are agreeing SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS to Dissolution of Marriage at DAISY OLVERA no fault.

That there is no dissolution of Plaintiff/Petitioner marriage pending in any oth- vs.

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Death: Admitting the Will to Probate was entered.

6. Within forty-two (42) days after the effective date of the original PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION Order Admitting the Will to Probate, TO: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, you may file a petition with UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES the Court to require proof of the 1. Notice is hereby given of the validity of the Will by testimony or death of RONALD R. JANES who witnesses to the Will in open Court, died on JAN. 15, 2017, a resident or other evidence, as provided of AURORA, Illinois. in Article VI 5/6-21 (755 ILCS 2. The Representative for the estate 5/6/21). is: RONDA J. POPP, 228 BRAE- 7. Within six (6) months after the BURN CIR., SUGAR GROVE, IL effective date of the original Order 60554 Admitting the Will to Probate, you 3. The Attorney for the estate is: may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as GERALD K. HODGE provided under Article VIll 5/8-1 of 2114 DEERPATH ROAD the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1).

AURORA, IL 60506 4. Claims against the estate may 8. The estate will be administrated be filed on or before 9/9, 2017. without Court supervision unless Claims against the estate may be an interested party terminates filed with the Clerk of the Circuit independent supervision adminisCourt, 540 S. Randall Rd., St. tration by filing a petition to Charles, IL 60174 or with the Rep- terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28resentative, or both Any claim not 4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS filed within that period is barred. 5/28-4). /s/ Kent W. Robinson Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered Signature of Executor to the Representative and to the attorney within I O days after it has (Published in the Kane County Chronicle March 2, 9, 16, 2017) been filed.

5. On MARCH 1, 2017 an Order 1269926 Admitting the Will to Probate.

6. Within forty-two (42) days after the effective date of the original OrPUBLIC NOTICE der Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE of the Will by testimony or witness- SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS es to the Will in open Court, or other evidence, as provided in Arti- IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF (DECEDENT): cle VI 5/6-21 (755 ILCS 5/6/21).

7. Within six (6) months after the George J. Malina effective date of the original Order 27 Winthrop New Road Admitting the Will to Probate, you Sugar Grove, Illinois 60554 may file a petition with the Court to Date and Place of Death: contest the validity of the Will as December 9, 2016 Case No. 17P77 provided under Article VIII 5/8-1 of PUBLICATION NOTICE the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1).

8. The estate will be administrated INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION without Court supervision unless an TO: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, interested party terminates indepen- UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES dent supervision administration by 1. Notice is hereby given of the filing a petition to terminate under death of George J. Malina who Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate died on December 9, 2016, a resident of Sugar Grove, Illinois.

Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4).

2. The Representative for the (Published in the Kane County estate is: George K. Malina, 125 Chronicle on March 9, 16, 23, Walnut Circle, Sugar Grove, Illinois 60554 2017) 1271153 3. The Attorney for the estate is: Mari Berlin Kabbe Law Group, LLC PUBLIC NOTICE 2323 Naperville Road, Suite 210, Naperville, Illinois 60563 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 4. Claims against the estate may SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT be filed on or before September 10, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 2017. Claims against the estate IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF may be filed with the Clerk of the (DECEDENT): Circuit Court, 540 S. Randall Rd., Name: Mary Louise Robinson St. Charles, IL 60174 or with the Address: 43W745 Nottingham Representative, or both Drive, Elburn, IL 60119 Any claim not filed within that Date and Place of Death: period is barred. Copies of a claim 12/16/2016 filed with the Clerk must be mailed Case No. 17 P 73 or delivered to the Representative PUBLICATION NOTICE and to the attorney within 10 days INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION after it has been filed.

TO: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, 5. On February 22, 2017 an UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES Order Admitting the Will to Probate 1. Notice is hereby given of the was entered. death of Mary Louise Robinson 6. Within forty-two (42) days who died on December 16, 2016, after the effective date of the a resident of the Village of Elburn, original Order Admitting the Will to County of Kane, Illinois.

Probate, you may file a petition 2. The Representative for the with the Court to require proof of estate is: Kent W. Robinson of the validity of the Will by testimony 713 Highgrove Park, Houston, TX or witnesses to the Will in open 77024 Court, or other evidence, as 3. The Attorney for the estate is: provided in Article VI 5/6-21 (755 Patrick M. Griffin ILCS 5/6/21).

21 N. Fourth Street 7. Within six (6) months after Geneva, IL 60134 the effective date of the original 4. Claims against the estate may Order Admitting the Will to Probate, be filed on or before 6-30-2017. you may file a petition with the Claims against the estate may be Court to contest the validity of the filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Will as provided under Article VIII Court, 540 S. Randall Rd., St. 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS Charles, IL 60174 or with the 5/8-1).

Representative, or both Any claim 8. The estate will be administratnot filed within that period is ed without Court supervision unless barred. Copies of a claim filed an interested party terminates with the Clerk must be mailed or independent supervision adminisdelivered to the Representative and tration by filing a petition to to the attorney within 10 days after terminate under Article XXVIII it has been filed.

5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 5. On February 10, 2017 an Order ILCS 5/28-4).

Admitting the Will to Probate was George K. Malina entered.

Executor 6. Within forty-two (42) days after the effective date of the original (Published in the Kane County Order Admitting the Will to Probate, Chronicle March 9, 16, 23, 2017) you may file a petition with 1271571

SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Street, Suite 301, St. Charles, IL 1/15/2017- HARLINGEN, TX Kane County Chronicle • Thursday, March 9, 2017 • 17 P 128 60174 KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS / KCChronicle.com DAISY OLVERA Plaintiff/Petitioner vs.

FRANCISCO JAVIER CASTILLO GOMEZ Defendant/Respondent Case No. 17 D 51 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit(s) having been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVNE TO ALL DEFENDANTS IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED ACTION, that said action has been commenced in said Court by the plaintiff(s), naming you as defendant(s) therein and praying For Judgment of dissolution of marriage between the parties and sole allocation of parental responsibilities of the parties' minor child with child support and parenting time reserved. and for other relief; that summons has been issued out of this Court against you as provided by law, and, that this action is still pending and undetermined in said Court.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you file your answer or otherwise make your appearance in said action in this Court, by filing the same in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on or before April 3, 2017 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court on February 15, 2017 Thomas M. Hartwell Clerk of the Circuit Court (SEAL) Scott W. Sheen & Associates, P.C. Attorney for: Petitioner Atty Registration No.: 6216837 713 East Main Street Saint Charles, IL 60174 (630) 443-6200 Attorney E-mail: Ssheen@sheenlaw.com (Published in Kane County Chronicle March 2, 9, 16, 2017) 1269950

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 17 MR 269 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION REGARDING NAME CHANGE Public notice is hereby given that on April 25, 2017, in Courtroom No. 250, of the Kane County Courthouse, 100 South Third Street, Geneva, Illinois, at the hour of 9:00 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 Jacqueline Eileen Trieb to the new name of Jacqueline Eileen Becker pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/21-101 et seq. /s/ Jacqueline Eileen Trieb Petitioner (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 9, 16, 23, 2017) 1271151

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: HENRY L. FOSTER, Deceased.

General No.: 17 P 105 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO: CREDITORS & CLAIMANTS 1. Notice is given of the death of Henry L. Foster who died on June 25, 2016 a resident of Elgin, IL. 2. The Representative for the estate is: Alma J. Foster, 621 Preston, Elgin, IL 60120.

3. The attorney for the estate is: Russell E. Baldwin 311 N. 2nd Street, Suite 301, St. Charles, IL 60174 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 2, 2017. Claims against the estate

4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 2, 2017. Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk of the Circuit Court, P.O. Box 112, Geneva, Illinois 60134-0112, 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 ten (10) days after it has been filed.

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

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 2, 9, 16, 2017) 1269994

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA MAHONEY WHITE 699 Glen Cove Lane Pingree Grove, Il 60140 Date and Place of Death: January 13, 2017, Kane County Case No. 17 P 116 Publication Notice Independent Administration TO: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of Patricia Mahoney White who died on January 13, 2017, a resident of 699 Glen Cove Lane, Pingree Grove, IL 60140.

2. The Representative for the estate is Sean P. White, 728 Deer Run Drive,, Palatine, IL 60067.

3. The Attorney for the estate is: John G. Mulroe, 6687 N. Norhwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631.

4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 9, 2017. 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 2/22/17 an Order Appointing the Representative was entered.

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

7. Within six (6) months after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided under 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). /s/ Sean P. White Executor *signed pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 137.

March 9, 16, 23, 2017 Kane County Chronicle 1279949

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Name: RONALD R. JANES Address: 1201 HOWELL PLACE City, State, Zip: AURORA, IL 60506 Date and Place of Death: 1/15/2017- HARLINGEN, TX 17 P 128 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS,

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF (DECEDENT): Susie Tolliver 925 E. Benton St. Aurora, IL 60505 Date and Place of Death: 10/15/2016 Aurora, Illinois Case No. 17 P 85 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO: CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS (ONLY) 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of Susie Tolliver who died on 10/15/16, a resident of Aurora, Illinois.

2. The Representative for the estate is: Shirley Whitaker, 925 E. Benton St., Aurora, IL 60505 3. The Attorney for the estate is: G. Alexander McTavish 10 W. State Street, Suite 200 Geneva, IL 60134 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before 08/22/2017.

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 witin 10 days after it has been filed.

5. The estate will be administered 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). s/ Shirley Whitaker Signature of Executor (Published in the Kane County Chronicle March 2, 9, 16, 2017) 1268472

PUBLIC NOTICE

claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the

Kaneland Community Unit School available for public inspection at

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR District Office (47W326 Keslinger the Blackberry Town Hall, 43W390 • Representative Thursday,and March • Kane County Chronicle / KCChronicle.com to the 9, at-2017 Road, Maple Park, IL 60151 - Main Street Road, Elburn, Ill., THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

torney within 10 days after it has been filed.

5. On 2/16/2017 an Order Appointing the Representative was entered.

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

7. Within six (6) months after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided under Article VIII 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4). /s/ Richard W. Kuhn Attorney March 9, 16, 23, 2017 Kane County Chronicle 1270509

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF (DECEDENT): ANN JEAN WILSON 710 Mosedale Street St. Charles, IL 60174 Date and Place of Death: 01/04/17 St. Charles, IL Case No. 17 P 71 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO: CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS (ONLY) 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of Ann Jean Wilson who died on 01/04/17, a resident of St. Charles, Illinois.

2. The Representative for the estate is: Thomas F. Wilson.

3. The Attorney for the estate is: Jay L. Dahl, 1122 Brigham Way, Geneva, IL 60134.

4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before 09/02/17.

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 witin 10 days after it has been filed.

5. On 02/02/17 an Order Admitting the Will to Probate Appointing the Representative was entered.

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

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

The estate will be administered 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). /s/ Thomas Wilson Signature of Executor (Published in the Kane County Chronicle March 2, 9, 16, 2017) 1270052

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Joyce E. Bagamery 1077 Heathrow Lane Aurora, IL 60502 Date and Place of Death: 12/30/16 Aurora, IL CASE NO. 2017 P 104 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, UNKNOW HEIRS AND LEGATEES 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of Joyce E. Bagamery who died on 12/30/16, a resident of Aurora, Illinois.

2. The Representative for the estate is: Kari Franz and Kristen Bagamery Warren, 9 Walnut Circle, Sugar Grove, IL 60554.

3. The Attorney for the estate is: Richard W. Kuhn 552 S. Washington St. #100 Naperville, IL 60540 4. Claims against the esate may be filed on or before September 2, 2017. 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 PUBLIC NOTICE claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Representative and to the at- THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT torney within 10 days after it KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS has been filed.

5. On 2/16/2017 an Order Ap- Amy Dulmage Gonzalez,

KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Amy Dulmage Gonzalez, Plaintiff/Petitioner, vs.

Shawn Michael Becker, Defendant/Respondent Case No. 07F126 To: Shawn Becker 411 Leah Lane Woodstock, IL 60098 NOTICE OF MOTION On March 6, 2017 at 9AM in courtroom 101 of the Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Rt. 38, St. Charles, IL, 60174, before his/her Honor, Judge Dalton or in his/her absence, before any other Judge that may be presiding, and shall then and there present a Motion to Allocate Parental Responsibilities to plaintiff. /s/ Amy Dulmage Gonzalez Subscribed and Sworn to before me on 1-31-17 /s/ Thomas M Hartwell Notary Public/Clerk of the Circuit Court (SEAL) (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on February 23, March 2, 9, 2017) 1267462

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID

Door #8) on April 11, 2017 at during the regular business hours 11:00 a.m. Interested vendors from and after 9 a.m. on March 9, may call 630-365-5111 extension 2017.

71103 for information and specifiDated: March 9, 2017 cations.

Lisa L. Hodge Blackberry Township Clerk (Published in the Kane County 3/9/17 Chronicle on March 9, 2017) 1271176 (Published in the Elburn Herald on March 9, 2017) 1271490

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWNSHIP OF BLACKBERRY KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS TENTATIVE 2017-2018 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees of the Township of Blackberry, Kane County, Ill., to consider the tentative 2017-2018 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Township of Blackberry, Kane County, Ill. Said hearing will be held at the Blackberry Town Hall, 43W390 Main Street Road, Elburn, IL 60119, at the hour of 7:40 p.m. on April 11, 2017.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Township Board of Trustees, at the public hearing, shall adopt the tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance, or any part thereof, as such Board of Trustees deems necessary.

All citizens of the Township present at the hearing and desiring to be heard concerning the tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be given the opportunity to do so.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be filed and made conveniently available for public inspection at the Blackberry Town Hall, 43W390 Main Street Road, Elburn Ill., during the regular business hours from and after 9 a.m. on March 9, 2017.

Dated: March 9, 2017 Lisa L. Hodge Blackberry Township Clerk 3/9/17

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Kaneland Community Unit School District #302 will accept sealed bids for copy paper for the 201718 school year. The bid opening will be held at the Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 District Office (47W326 Keslinger Road, Maple Park, IL 60151 Door #8) at 8:00 a.m. on April 11, 2017. Interested vendors may call 630-365-5111 extension 71103 for information and specifications.

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PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Kaneland Community Unit School District #302 will accept sealed bids for gasoline and diesel for the 2017-2018 school year. The bid opening will be held at the Kaneland Community Unit School District Office (47W326 Keslinger Road, Maple Park, IL 60151 Door #8) on April 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Interested vendors may call 630-365-5111 extension

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 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: Automotive Diagnostics Plus

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

located at: 4N862 Middlecreek Ln St Charles, IL, 60175

Dated: 2/15/2017 Public Notice is hereby given that on Friday, February 17, 2017 a /s/ John A. Cunningham certificate was filed in the office of Kane County Clerk the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and (Published in the Kane County addresses of all persons owning, Chronicle on February 23, March conducting and transacting the 2, 9, 2017) 1267426 business known as: BL Properties located at: 239 S. Edgelawn Dr. Aurora, IL 60506

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on Monday, February 27, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of /s/ John A. Cunningham the County Clerk of Kane County, Kane County Clerk Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, (Published in the Kane County conducting and transacting the Chronicle on March 2, 9, 16, business known as: 2017) 1269987 Carrie Lee Photography 2/17/2017

Kaneland Community Unit School PUBLIC NOTICE District #302 will accept sealed bids for athletic training services for ASSUMED NAME the 2017-18 school year. The bid PUBLICATION NOTICE opening will be held at the Kaneland Community Unit School Public Notice is hereby given that District 302 District Office on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 a (47W326 Keslinger Road, Maple was filed in the office of certificate Park, IL 60151 - Door #8) at 9:00 the County Clerk of Kane County, a.m. on April 11, 2017. A Illinois, setting forth the names and mandatory pre-bid meeting will be addresses of all persons owning, held on Monday, March 20, 2017 and transacting the conducting at 1:00 p.m. at the Kaneland Combusiness known as: munity Unit School District 302 District Office (47W326 Keslinger AURORA SAFETY Road, Maple Park, IL 60151 Door #8) Interested vendors may call 630-365-5111 extension (Published in the Elburn Herald on located at: 837 HOYDEN CT 71103 for information and specifi- March 9, 2017) 1271529 Sugar Grove, IL, 60554 cations.

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 9, 2017) 1271174

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located at: 1880 Monday Dr Elgin, IL 60123

located at: 50 W 790 Main St Elburn, IL, 60119

Dated: 2/28/2017

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, February 09, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of /s/ John A. Cunningham the County Clerk of Kane County, Kane County Clerk Illinois, setting forth the names and (Published in the Kane County addresses of all persons owning, Chronicle on March 9, 16, 23, conducting and transacting the business known as: 2017) 1271147 Dated: 3/3/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on Friday, February 24, 2017 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:

MD Service located at: 306 Bent St Elgin,IL, 60120 Dated: 2/9/2017 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle on February 23, March 2, 9, 2017) 1267427

INSURGENT KINEMATICS located at: 432 Lewis Rd. Geneva, IL 60134

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

Dated: 2/24/2017

Public Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and (Published in the Kane County addresses of all persons owning, Chronicle on March 9, 16, 23, conducting and transacting the 2017) 1271798 business known as: /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

MI PUEBLITO located at: 107 Valley Dr Elburn, IL, 60119

Public Notice is hereby given that Dated: 2/15/2017 on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of /s/ John A. Cunningham /s/ John A. Cunningham the County Clerk of Kane County, Kane County Clerk Kane County Clerk Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, (Published in the Kane County conducting and transacting the (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 9, 16, 23, business known as: Chronicle on February 23, March 2017) 1271150 2, 9, 2017) 1267420 Intrinsic Yoga Dated: 2/27/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

located at: 254 Kenston Ct. Geneva, IL 60134

Dated: 2/21/2017 Public Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 a /s/ John A. Cunningham certificate was filed in the office of /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING the County Clerk of Kane County, Kane County Clerk TOWNSHIP OF BLACKBERRY Illinois, setting forth the names and (Published in the Kane County ROAD DISTRICT, (Published in the Kane County addresses of all persons owning, Chronicle on February 23, March KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, Chronicle on March 9, 16, 23, conducting and transacting the 2, 9, 2017) 1268028 business known as: TENTATIVE 2017-2018 BUDGET 2017) 1271148 AND APPROPRIATION Eve's Dream Photography ORDINANCE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a PUBLIC NOTICE located at: public hearing will be held by the ASSUMED NAME 164 Division St Board of Trustees of the Township ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Elgin, IL, 60120 of Blackberry, Kane County, Ill., to PUBLICATION NOTICE consider the tentative 2017-2018 Public Notice is hereby given that and Appropriation Public Notice is hereby given that Dated: 2/14/2017 Budget on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 a Ordinance for the Township of on Friday, February 24, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of Blackberry Road District, Kane certificate was filed in the office of /s/ John A. Cunningham the County Clerk of Kane County, County, Ill. Kane County Clerk the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and Said Hearing will be held at the Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, Blackberry Town Hall, 43W390 addresses of all persons owning, (Published in the Kane County conducting and transacting the Main Street Road, Elburn, IL conducting and transacting the Chronicle on February 23, March business known as: 60119, at the hour of 7:50 p.m. business known as: 2, 9, 2017) 1267425 on April 11, 2017.

J. A. Monty Design and Home NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Roush D V Solutions the Township Board of Trustees, at PUBLIC NOTICE the public hearing, shall adopt the located at: located at: tentative Budget and Appropriation 435 Cavalier Ct Apt 107 1032 Dean St Unit #A ASSUMED NAME Ordinance, or any part thereof, as West Dundee, IL, 60118 St Charles, IL, 60174 PUBLICATION NOTICE such Board of Trustees deems necessary.

Dated: 2/24/2017 Dated: 2/14/2017 Public Notice is hereby given that All citizens of the Township on Friday, March 03, 2017 a cerpresent at the hearing and desiring tificate was filed in the office of the /s/ John A. Cunningham /s/ John A. Cunningham to be heard concerning the tentative County Clerk of Kane County, IlliKane County Clerk Kane County Clerk Budget and Appropriation Ordinois, setting forth the names and nance will be given the opportunity addresses of all persons owning, (Published in the Kane County (Published in the Kane County to do so.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN Chronicle on March 9, 16, 23, conducting and transacting the Chronicle on February 23, March business known as: 2, 9, 2017) 1267421 that said tentative Budget and 2017) 1271149 Appropriation Ordinance will be Fried & Fabulous Concessions filed and made conveniently PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE available for public inspection at located at: the Blackberry Town Hall, 43W390 50 W 790 Main St ASSUMED NAME ASSUMED NAME Main Street Road, Elburn, Ill., Elburn, IL, 60119 PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE during the regular business hours from and after 9 a.m. on March 9, 2017.

Public Notice is hereby given that Dated: 3/3/2017 Public Notice is hereby given that

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Public Notice is hereby given that on Monday, February 27, 2017 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: Pritchett Properties North located at: 40W051 Sunflower Ln. Elgin, IL 60124 Dated: 2/27/2017 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 2, 9, 16, 2017) 1269998

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Public Notice is hereby given that on Friday, February 17, 2017 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: Powell Home Services located at: 1171 Giese Rd Batavia, IL, 60510 Dated: 2/17/2017

located at: 1171 Giese Rd Batavia, IL, 60510

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Public Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, /s/ John A. Cunningham Illinois, setting forth the names and Kane County Clerk addresses of all persons owning, (Published in the Kane County conducting and transacting the Chronicle on February 23, March business known as: 2, 9, 2017) 1267428 Truth Sound Co Dated: 2/17/2017

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located at: 483 Barrett St, Elgin, IL, 60120

Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, located at: conducting and transacting the 368 Bluff City Blvd. Suite 201 Elgin, IL, 60120 business known as: Vary

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

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(Published in the Kane County Chronicle on February 23, March 2, 9, 2017) 1267419

VILLAGE OF SUGAR GROVE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT INVITATION TO BID Current Model Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 4x4 Pickup Truck with Snow Plow and Knapheide Knapkap Utility Cap Units offered under this advertisement shall be new, standard production models of the latest design in current production.

Materials shall be of commercial quality for the intended service and shall be produced by use of current manufacturing processes. Material shall be treated to resist rust, corrosion and wear.

The design of the mechanical members shall be such that the stress imposed through normal shock loads at maximum engine torque shall not cause rupture, permanent deformation, or undue wear on any member.

The bidder shall satisfy the purchasing official that bidder maintains a store or branch within 75 miles of The Village of Sugar Grove, staffed with qualified service personnel and with provisions for storing a representative supply of parts for the vehicle offered. Provisions must be insured for securing parts from the manufacturer within a reasonable amount of time.

The Bidder must submit with their bid the latest printed specifications and advertising literature on the unit they propose to furnish.

The Bidder shall list on a separate sheet of paper any variations from, or exceptions to, the conditions and specifications of this bid.

The price or prices quoted shall include all transportation charges fully prepaid to: 601 Heartland Drive Sugar Grove, Illinois 60554 Questions regarding specifications, contact Brad Merkel at (630) 391-7234.

Purchaser desires delivery to be completed within 120 working days from date of award. Bidder certifies delivery will be completed 120 working days from date of award.

Awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the quality of the equipment to be supplied, their conformity with the specifications, their suitability to requirements, and delivery times.

Purchaser reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in bids, to accept in whole or in part such bids or bids as may be deemed in the best interest of the Village.

Bids are due by and will be opened at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 17, 2017 and can be sent to: Village of Sugar Grove 10 Municipal Drive Sugar Grove, Illinois 60554 Please mark envelope Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 4x4 Pickup Truck Sealed bid.

Specifications MODEL: Current Model 3500HD 4x4 SRW Double Cab 158.1" WB, LT, Code CK35953.

POWER: 6.0L Gas V8, (MYD) 6 speed automatic transmission OPTIONS: (QGM) All Terrain Tires, (GAZ) Summit White Exterior, (HOU) Jet Black Cloth Interior, (VYU) Snow Plow Prep Package, (JL1) Trailer Brake Controller, (VXH) 6" Rectangular steps, U01 Roof Marker Lights BODY EQUIPMENT: Knapheide Knapkap Supreme Utility Kap Installed with the following options installed. Fixed front window with security screen, tinted rear windows with security screen, two-side tool boxes one each side with 15 dividers per box, led side door lights with door activated switch, led cargo strip lights, CG1500 cargo slide and backup camera with oem harness adaptor for monitor GM. SNOW PLOW: Western Wideout Snow Plow with rubber snow deflector installed.

VILLAGE LOGO: Village Logo by Signs Now (630-262-1700) installation price shall be included in bid.

REGISTRATION: Municipal plates and registration shall be included in bid.

OPTIONAL TRADE: 2000 F-350 Regular Cab XLT Pick-up 4x4 7.3 Diesel Automatic 8'6" Western Snow Plow with 125,000 miles.

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on February 23, March 2, 9, 2017) 1267423

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Dated: 2/15/2017 Public Notice is hereby given that Public Notice is hereby given that on Friday, February 17, 2017 a /s/ John A. Cunningham on Monday, March 6, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of PUBLIC NOTICE Kane County Clerk certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and (Published in the Kane County ASSUMED NAME Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, Chronicle on March 2, 9, 16, PUBLICATION NOTICE of all persons owning, addresses conducting and transacting the 2017) 1268444 conducting and transacting the business known as: Public Notice is hereby given that business known as: on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 a Prairie Street Glass Studio PUBLIC NOTICE certificate was filed in the office of RODRIGUEZ LAWN CUT the County Clerk of Kane County, located at: Illinois, setting forth the names and located at: ASSUMED NAME 376 Prairie St addresses of all persons owning, 520 W GALENA BLVD, 2FL PUBLICATION NOTICE Elgin, IL, 60120 conducting and transacting the AURORA, IL 60506 Public Notice is hereby given that business known as: Dated: 2/17/2017 on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 a Dated: March 6, 2017 Postcraft certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, /s/ John A. Cunningham /s/ John A. Cunningham Illinois, setting forth the names and located at: Kane County Clerk Kane County Clerk addresses of all persons owning, 368 Bluff City Blvd. Suite 201 (Published in the Kane County conducting and transacting the Elgin, IL, 60120 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on February 23, March business known as: Chronicle on March 9, 16, 23, 2, 9, 2017) 1267429 Dated: 2/14/2017 2017) 1271756 Vary /s/ John A. Cunningham PUBLIC NOTICE located at: Kane County Clerk 316 N. Western Ave Carpentersville, IL, 60110 ASSUMED NAME (Published in theNOTICE Kane County PUBLIC PUBLICATION NOTICE February 23,COUNTY, March ILLINOIS CAUSE 17-TX-9: TO THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SIXTEENTHChronicle JUDICIAL on CIRCUIT, KANE Dated: 2/14/2017 2, 9, 2017) 1267419 Public Notice is hereby given that FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO STATE OF ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL AND SECRETARY OF STATE, KANE COUNTY CLERK, COUNTY on Friday, February 24, 2017 a THE /s/ John A. Cunningham STATES ATTORNEY, GREEN TREE FINANCIAL, AND TO OCCUPANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS certificate was filed in the office of TREASURER, Kane County Clerk the County Clerk of Kane County, AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number Owners/Parties Interested Cert Number Street Or Common Address Illinois, setting forth the names and (Published Kane County 02-010-90in the VALVERDE, ANDRES 2014-90004 9 A MARGARETS LN addresses of all persons owning, Chronicle on February 23, March MARGARETS HI-ACRE conducting and transacting the 2, 9, 2017) 1267423 02-010-90 HARRIS BANK NKA BMO HARRIS BANK 2014-90004 9 A MARGARETS LN business known as: 15-118-40 DOFFYN, CARYN 2014-90006 1184 CANDLEWOOD LOT 574 15-118-40 KOZUSZEK, RONALD E 2014-90006 1184 CANDLEWOOD LOT 574 Spring Bird 15-118-40 U S BANK 2014-90006 1184 CANDLEWOOD LOT 574 TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID MOBILE HOMES WERE SOLD ON DECEMBER 8, 2014, FOR located at: DELINQUENT MOBILE HOME LOCAL SERVICES TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2014 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT 18N600 Westhill Rd, THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2017. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT Dundee, IL, 60118 A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX CERTIFICATES OF TITLE HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED MOBILE HOMES BY KANE COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT Dated: 2/24/2017 ON JULY 21, 2017 AT 9:00 AM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX CERTIFICATE OF TITLE ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID MOBILE HOME NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 30, 2017. /s/ John A. Cunningham /S/ KANE COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. Kane County Clerk FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 719 S BATAVIA AVE BLDG B, GENEVA, IL 60134 TELEPHONE: (630) 232-5964 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 2, 9, 16, February 23, 2017 March 2, 9, 2017 Kane County Chronicle 1267569 2017) 1269905

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 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: swell gallery located at: 123 1/2 W Main St West Dundee, IL, 60118 Dated: 2/14/2017 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on February 23, March 2, 9, 2017) 1267424

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Dated: 2/14/2017

located at: 316 N. Western Ave Carpentersville, IL, 60110 Dated: 2/14/2017

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PUBLIC MEETING Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm The Village of Sugar Grove (Village) in partnership with Kane County, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), and the Illinois Tollway invites you to attend the third public meeting (open house format) regarding the planning for the potential improvements to the IL 47 (Sugar Grove Parkway) interchange at the I-88 (Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway) in Kane County.

The Open House Public Meeting Meeting Purpose: will take place on: • Review the alternatives screening results Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 • Provide input on the alternatives to be carried forward Time: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Location: Academic and Professional Center Event Room (use North Entrance) Waubonsee Community College Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive Sugar Grove, IL 60554-9454 Exhibits will be on display and an audio-visual presentation will be operating continuously for review any time throughout the evening. The Village, Kane County, IDOT, and Illinois Tollway staff as well as project consultant representatives will be available to discuss the project and answer questions.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Peter Johnston, phone 773.399.0112. Persons planning to attend who will need a sign language interpreter or other similar accommodations should notify the TTY/TDD number (800) 526-0844 or 711; TTY users (Spanish) (800) 501-0864 or 711; and for Telebraille dial (877) 526-6670 at least five (5) days prior to the meeting.

All written correspondence regarding this project should be sent to: GRAEF Attn: Peter Johnston, P.E. 8501 W. Higgins Road - Suite 280 Chicago, IL 60631-28014 Phone: 773.399.0112 Email: SugarGroveInterchange@graef-usa.com Or submitted through the project website: www.SugarGroveInterchange.org

Public Notice is hereby given that (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 9, 16, 2017) 1268502 on Wednesday, February 15, 2017

(Published in the Sugar Grove Herald March 9, 2017)1271556

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PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF REFERENDUM Notice is hereby given that at the Consolidated Election to be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, the following propositions will be submitted to the voters of DeKalb County, Illinois: PROPOSITION TO CREATE A NEW TAX RATE FOR TORT LIABILITY FUND PURPOSES Shall the Burlington Community Fire Protection District, Shall the Burlington Community Fire Protection District, Kane and DeKalb Counties, Illinois, be authorized to levy a new tax for tort liability purposes and have an additional tax of .145% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property therein extended for such purposes?

YES NO (1) The approximate amount of taxes extendable at the most recently extended limiting rate is $587,761, and the approximate amounof taxes extendable if the proposition is approved is $689,942.

(2) For the 2017 levy year the approximate amount of the additional tax extendable against property containing a single-family residence and having a fair market value at the time of the referendum of $100,000 is estimated to be $48.33.

PROPOSITION TO CREATE A NEW TAX RATE FOR EMERGENCY AND RESCUE FUND PURPOSES Shall the Hampshire Fire Protection District, Kane and DeKalb Counties, Illinois, be authorized to levy a new tax for emergency and rescue crews and equipment purposes and have an additional tax of .10% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property therein extended for such purposes?

YES NO (1) The approximate amount of taxes extendable at the most recently extended limiting rate is $1,492,448, and the approximate amount of taxes extendable if the proposition is approved is $1,684,227.

(2) For the 2017 levy year the approximate amount of the additional tax extendable against property containing a single family residence and having a fair market value at the time of the referendum of $100,000 is estimated to be $33.33.

Shall the Hampshire Fire Protection District, Kane and DeKalb Counties, Illinois, be authorized to levy a new tax for tort liability purposes and have an additional tax of .15% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property therein extended for such purposes?

YES NO (1) The approximate amount of taxes extendable at the most recently extended limiting rate is $1,492,448, and the approximate amount of taxes extendable if the proposition is approved is $1,780,117.

(2) For the 2017 levy year the approximate amount of the additional tax extendable against property containing a single family residence and having a fair market value at the time of the referendum of $100,000 is estimated to be $50.00.The polls of said Consolidated Election shall be open continuously from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2017.

Dated at Sycamore, Illinois, March 7, 2017 DOUGLAS J. JOHNSON DEKALB COUNTY CLERK JOHN A. CUNNINGHAM KANE COUNTY CLERK (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, March 9, 2017.)1270200

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