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When does voting start for Best of the Fox? Voting is now officially open in the Kane County Chronicle Best of the Fox Readers’ Choice Awards contest.

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Tom Simonian (right), who is a candidate for mayor of Geneva, answers a question as incumbent Kevin Burns looks on during a candidates’ forum March 7 at the Kane County Branch Court.

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Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns, who is running for re-election, answers a question as challenger and current Geneva Alderman Tom Simonian looks on during a candidates’ forum March 7 at the Kane County Branch Court in St. Charles.

1st Ward

In the 1st Ward, incumbent Mike Bruno, who is finishing his first term, is facing challenger Mike Olesen.

Both men own businesses, with Bruno having corporate experience as a computer engineer and Olesen owning Stockholm’s restaurant in Geneva and an investment company.

“In my time on the council, working with municipal professionals and my own studies, [that gives] me a broader understanding of a lot of the complex things that mesh for a functioning municipality,” Bruno said.

“I have a good understanding of development, property value,” Bruno said. “I’ve got just one goal being on the City Council and that is to work to leave a community for our children and grandchildren that they would love our community as much as we love our community.”

Olesen, a lifelong resident of Geneva, said he is active in the community and talks to city employees from those in public works to officers on patrol.

“I spend seven days a week walking around downtown Geneva, meeting and talking to the residents … and city workers,” Olesen said. “I have a very good handle of what is going on in the streets of Geneva.”

Olesen acknowledged the council recently changed its ordinances to allow a liquor license holder, such as himself, to serve as an alderman. He said many people encouraged him to run.

“I want to seek your voice, seek your involvement, and I want us, together,

to make Geneva the best place that it can be,” Olesen said. “We have a great community here. And the best way to have a good government is when everyone is involved.”

2nd Ward

In the 2nd Ward, incumbent Richard Marks is facing challenger Michael Clements.

Both have backgrounds in finance.

Marks is a certified public accountant, and Clements works in quantitative finance.

Marks, who has served as an alderman since 2009, said he is focused on cutting nonessential city spending, looking at “needs, not wants.”

Marks said he also supports more government transparency through better communication.

“We need to communicate better about upcoming projects,” Marks said.

“Not at the 11th hour when it’s time for a vote, when residents come to City Hall with shovels and pitchforks.

We’ve seen that happen.”

Bottom line, Marks said he has been in Geneva 26 years and he understands “that it’s not all about money.”

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vice to make the best decision possible – then let’s get rid of them,” Burns said.

“But the reality is, folks, they are experts. They are professionals. They have the best interests of the city at heart,” Burns said.

Simonian said that he has been saying “for four years now, we need to run government like a business.”

As city spending has increased, so have property taxes, while sales taxes have gone down, Simonian said.

“And all you want to do is tax and tax and tax and more fees and more fees and more fees,” Simonian said.

“This is why we have to get a grip on this, and I believe running it more like a business will ... not tax all of us out of our homes.”

Burns said the city is “in the business of” providing public safety, reliable electricity and safe roads.

Thursday, March 30, 2017 • Kane County Chronicle / KCChronicle.com

GENEVA – Voters will choose Geneva’s next mayor and will decide the makeup of the next City Council during the April 4 consolidated election.

With 5th Ward Alderman Tom Simonian seeking to unseat incumbent Mayor Kevin Burns for the city’s top spot, all five wards have a contest.

“Our spirit of teamwork, volunteerism, collaboration with all stakeholders has been, and remains, the very hallmark of our community – the very brand of Geneva,” Burns said at a League of Women Voters forum earlier this month. “We are a revered and respected suburb of nearly 22,000 residents and more than 1,000 businesses.”

Burns said Geneva is “the premier destination for shopping, dining and entertainment.”

“Our success is not by accident. It’s by strategic planning,” Burns said.

“It’s thoughtful development and redevelopment, sincere engagement, mutual respect with the [Geneva] Chamber of Commerce and civic entities.”

Burns said the city has withstood unprecedented challenges.

“Moving forward, I want to provide the same leadership I have provided by helping steer Geneva to greater success through experienced, effective and engaged leadership,” Burns said.

“The Geneva brand is strong. The Geneva brand is vibrant.”

A local businessman, Simonian said he was raised in Worcester, Mass., and developed an entrepreneurial spirit at age 12 with his brother. They flooded their backyard and pulled up nightcrawlers to sell to fishermen every morning.

Burns appointed Simonian to the council in 2013.

Regarding the roles of city staff and elected officials, Simonian said the city’s organizational chart is upside down.

“I believe in the last eight years, because of the leadership, the city staff is running the city and we are not doing what is in the best interests of the citizens,” Simonian said. “My intention is to get it back on track, to get the citizens on top in every decision made in the best interests of the citizens.”

Burns replied that within the first 10 pages of the city budget the citizens are listed at the top, then the City Council, then the staff.

“If we are not wise enough to invest our faith or our confidence in the professional staff that we currently have in place, utilizing their talent and expertise to provide us with counsel and ad-

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Kane County Chronicle / KCChronicle.com • Thursday, March 30, 2017

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Get to know Cara Cannon Carol Stream resident Cara Cannon, 58, was working at The Cabinetry Boutique in St. Charles when she answered questions for the Kane County Chronicle’s Brenda Schory.

Schory: Where did you grow up?

Cannon: Memphis, Tenn.; Houston; Midland, Mich.; Sydney, Australia; Carmel, Ind.; Crystal Lake; and San Diego.

My dad worked for Dow Chemical, and we moved every two years.

Schory: Do you have any pets?

Cannon: A cat named Meeko, a husky named Ace and a beagle-doberman named Sophie.

Schory: First job?

Cannon: Arnold Palmer golf range in Crystal Lake when I was 14.

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

Cannon: I wanted to be a designer, and I am the showroom manager here and I design all the kitchens for John Hall Custom Homes and anybody who walks in.

Schory: Favorite local restaurant?

Cannon: Shakou in St. Charles Schory: What is an interesting factoid about yourself?

Cannon: I have been to South Africa, Nairobi, Tahiti, Fiji, Bermuda and to Italy three times. For the last 10 years, I’ve been going to the Indianapolis 500. Once you live in Indiana, you get the Indianapolis 500 fever.

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Geneva aldermanic candidates Michael Bruno (from left), Michael Oleson, Richard Marks, Becky Hruby, Mary Seno, Jeanne McGowan, Ron Singer, Robert Swanson and Douglas Warlick answer questions during a candidates’ forum March 7 at the Kane County Branch Court in St. Charles.

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Continued from page 3 “It’s about staff and citizens and building a community,” Marks said.

“Let’s face it, money makes the world go around. … You have to know how to spend it and be accountable to the citizens.”

Clements did not come to the earlier forum because of a trip that had already been planned.

However, in a candidate profile provided to the Kane County Chronicle, Clements stated that he chose to run for office to add more diversity to the council.

“The current council is disproportionately underweighted in the decision-making process regarding the community’s future for the city’s younger constituents,” Clements wrote. “New voices, different perspectives, and fresh ideas are crucial elements in ensuring that Geneva will continue to thrive and prosper.”

3rd Ward

In the 3rd Ward, incumbent Mary Seno is facing challenger Becky Hruby.

Seno was appointed in 2014.

“During my term, we have had many new department heads. … I believe I have a comfortable rapport [with] all of these new leaders,” Seno said. “That is why I feel it is important for me to stay in my role. It takes time to learn how city government runs – meetings, commissions, budgets. But most important is finding out what is on the minds of constituents and helping them with their concerns.”

Hruby worked in her neighborhood, Geneva East, to get the Manchester alley replaced in 2009.

“All the alleys in my subdivision had been replaced except for mine, which was the oldest and in the worst shape,” Hruby said. “Our alley was cut

News to your phone Sign up for breaking news text and email alerts at KCChronicle.com/subscribe. from the proposed budget. I rallied together a group of neighbors, got into the City Hall, met with the City Council and public works.”

Eventually, the new alley was put in, she said.

But the reason Hruby said she is seeking a seat on the council is because there is only one other council member with school-age children.

“I represent that demographic as well,” Hruby said. “Geneva’s population is 40 percent families. Balance is really important … and I would offer that balance.”

4th Ward

Fourth Ward Alderman Ron Singer, who was first elected in 1997 and is seeking a sixth term, is facing a challenge from Jeanne McGowan.

A Korean War veteran, Singer was a high school teacher for 34 years.

“I am the senior council member. … I am the go-to guy on that council,” Singer said. “I respond greatly to not only my constituents, but many of the residents in the community.”

McGowan said she wanted to give back to the city that has met and exceeded her expectations after moving to Geneva 11 years ago.

“I will serve as an independent voice on City Council,” McGowan said. “I will be well-equipped to represent the wishes of 4th Ward residents when City Council decisions are being made.”

The City Council should better reflect the population of the city it serves, Hruby said.

“As a mother with two children, I will contribute to the diversity of viewpoints on City Council to better reflect

our city’s population,” Hruby said. “I would strive to be a good steward of city tax dollars in order to maintain the excellent level of city services that residents enjoy.”

5th Ward

Bob Swanson, who owns Riverbank Laboratories, which manufactures tuning forks, and local attorney Douglas Warlick are seeking the 5th Ward vacancy to be left by Simonian as he seeks to become mayor.

“I have an accounting degree … and I was a financial auditor with Price Waterhouse – I never worked on the Academy Awards,” Swanson said, getting a big laugh from the audience at the earlier forum. Price Waterhouse recently had been responsible for giving the wrong name for the Best Picture Award.

“There are no financial matters that scare me,” Swanson said. “I’m looking forward to digging into the financial issues of Geneva.”

Swanson also has served on the board of the Geneva History Museum from 2009 to 2016 as president and treasurer.

“It gave me a lot of information about the history and character of downtown Geneva,” Swanson said.

“I’d like to maintain that integrity.”

Warlick stood up and said, “I’ve been a trial attorney for 35 years. I’ve never given an opening statement while sitting down,” getting a big laugh from the audience.

“You probably can’t go wrong with anyone up here,” Warlick said of his fellow aldermanic hopefuls. “Probably everyone up here is going to do a good job. There is one thing that distinguishes me from everybody else. I am the luckiest guy in the world. I have been blessed with the most incredible wife … a successful law practice. … Now at the age of 60, I have the time and the ability to give back to the community.”

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TEMPERATURES High for the week ............................... 82 Low for the week ................................ 26 Normal high ........................................ 50 Normal low ......................................... 32 Average temperature ....................... 46.9 Normal average temp. ..................... 41.3 Temperature departure .................... +5.6 PRECIPITATION Total for the week ........................... 0.67” Total for the month ......................... 1.27” Normal for the month ...................... 2.02” Total for the year ............................. 5.16” Normal for the year month .............. 5.42” % of normal this year ....................... 95%

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SEVEN-DAY FORECAST FOR KANE COUNTY SEVEN-DAY FORECAST FOR KANE COUNTY

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Latest Simonian mailer stirs aldermanic ire to endorse Burns

By BRENDA SCHORY bschor@shawmedia.com GENEVA – The hotly contested Geneva mayoral race has added a little more sizzle to the pan in the past week as 5th Ward Alderman Tom Simonian bragged that incumbent Mayor Kevin Burns has no support on the council, prompting three sitting aldermen to issue public endorsements of support for Burns to win a fifth term in the April 4 consolidated election.

The turning point for 1st Ward Aldermen Tara Burghart and Mike Bruno and 5th Ward Alderman Craig Maladra was the latest Simonian campaign mailer, which stated Simonian had the support of nine current and former aldermen and that Burns had the support of none.

In statements, all three said they had maintained a posture of neutrality as sitting aldermen, but believed they had to speak out to counter Simonian’s mailer.

“We should not interpret the neutrality of others as an indication of displeasure with the job that Kevin has done as mayor over the past four years,” according to Maladra’s statement. “I can’t recall such politicking by elected officials in the 20 years I’ve lived in Geneva.”

In his statement, Bruno called the Simonian mailer “patently false” and “corrosive.” “Some campaign information suggests that there is no support for Mayor Burns,” according to Bruno’s statement. “This is patently false and exemplifies all that is bad about Chicago-style or Illinois-style politics.

“This corrosive action makes it necessary for me to write this when I would much rather be publicly neutral. Though [Burns] did not seek my endorsement, and while we do not agree on everything, I do support him.”

Burghart, who is serving her first term, noted that if Burns were running against another candidate, she would keep her vote private and would not be issuing a statement.

“But when a postcard is mailed citywide that says Mayor Burns has ‘zero’ support from former and current aldermen, I felt like I would be remiss not to speak,” according to Burghart’s statement. “Mayor Burns has my support.”

Simonian said he had asked for endorsements from each aldermen.

“They [Burghart, Maladra and Bruno] refused to give endorsements and remain neutral,” Simonian said. “They got upset … that I’m saying Kevin has no support. No one has publicly come out and supported him. … Now they are only supporting him because they are angry about my mailer.”

Burns said he was flattered by the unsolicited endorsements of Bruno, Burghart and Maladra.

“They are fiercely independent public servants and clearly could no longer remain silent as my opponent continued to strafe the community, the city, innocent volunteers and professional staff,” Burns said.

Former Mayor Dick Lindholm endorses Simonian

Sitting aldermen who have given endorsements of Simonian via YouTube videos are 2nd Ward Aldermen Don Cummings and Richard Marks, 4th Ward Aldermen Ron Singer and Jim Radecki, and 3rd Ward Alderman Mary Seno. Also giving endorsements are former Aldermen Dorothy Flanagan, Ray Pawlak and John Carlson.

Seno, Singer and Marks are running for re-election April 4.

And now the voice of former Mayor Dick Lindholm, who served from 1965

to 1973, was added to the Simonian endorsement list.

Lindholm cites Simonian’s business background – as Lindholm himself had during his terms – as essential to serving as mayor.

“No mayor can do anything if he doesn’t have a solid council behind him,” Lindholm said in his video. “The present mayor … does not enjoy that support. We are indeed fortunate that Tom Simonian has stepped forward to fill the void that the city has experienced for the last 16 years. … He has that business background that is so essential to running a city.”

Other endorsements, such as Radecki’s, also cite Simonian’s business background as a reason to support him for mayor.

“One of the reasons that Tom jumps out as a candidate that I’m going to support [is] he challenges the status quo,” Radecki states in his video. “He’s applied some of his basic knowledge and principles from his business background. He’s run several successful businesses, and he takes that type of approach with government. I think that’s refreshing.”

A vision for Geneva

In their statements, Bruno, Burghart and Maladra each countered Simonian’s vision of Geneva.

“The city of Geneva is a sound municipal organization,” Maladra stated.

“Our decisions are grounded in planning and foresight. Our staff is experienced and skilled. Together we have weathered the storm of the Great Recession, coming through with a strong financial position reported in quantitative financial statements that have been reviewed by independent auditors.”

Taking a cue from the idea that government should run like a business, Maladra stated that the city actually mirrors the tenets of well-run busi-

nesses in that it has a clearly defined mission and goals, well-trained and empowered staff, sound management oversight of every department, and is committed to ethical standards.

“This is due in no small part to the leadership of Kevin Burns,” Maladra stated. “He works to build consensus on policy; he appoints and manages qualified personnel to handle the dayto-day aspects of running the business that is city government; and he represents the city at public events knowledgeably and professionally.”

Bruno stated that the city’s professional staff does the “day-to-day heavy lifting in a municipality.”

“As I knock on doors, the most consistent comment I hear is ‘Geneva is great.’ Kevin Burns will continue to look at the horizon,” Bruno stated.

“His opponent needs you to believe that Geneva is broken, when it clearly is not.”

But Simonian cited a city budget that went from $63 million in 2010 to $92 million in 2016 and needs to be reined in.

Burns said that the city’s general fund – the only fund that affects property taxes and which pays for nearly everything – has increased by only 1.5 percent annually in the same time frame.

The general fund was just over $14 million in 2007, and went up to $16 million by April 30, 2016, according to the city’s annual financial report.

Burns further countered that a full two-thirds of the city’s budget are enterprise funds that pay for themselves based on electric, water and wastewater use.

But for Simonian, all the money comes from the people.

“Money in, money out – call it any funds you want or group of funds you want, at the end of the day, someone has to pay that money and that’s the citizens of Geneva,” Simonian said.

“It’s money out of their pockets.”

Geneva aldermen approve $68M in enterprise funds as proposed

By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com GENEVA – Geneva aldermen, acting as the Committee of the Whole, unanimously recommended approval of the city’s enterprise funds March 27.

The discussion was part of officials’ preparation for the 2017-18 budget.

Totaling about $68 million, the enterprise funds encompass the city’s electric, water and wastewater utilities, commuter parking, refuse collection and the cemetery, City Administrator Stephanie Dawkins said.

serves and pay down the debt, instead of increasing the electric rate.

“I believe that is still the plan; nothing has changed,” Dawkins said.

Stephanie Dawkins Electric Division Superintendent City Administrator Hal Wright said if the electric division slowly reduced its 90-day reserve over four or five years to a 60-day reserve, the city could avoid a rate increase “These are funds that are treated to reduce the reserves,” Dawkins said. through that time “as long as nothing like a business because they are sup“We did not have to go to the level else changes.” ported by user fees, not by taxes,” Daw- we talked about in January – the level By 2022, the electric bonds should kins said. is still healthy.” be paid off and the available cash will Dawkins said the reserves in the Second Ward Alderman Richard improve, Wright said. electric fund are healthy.

Marks said the budget discussion in No rate increases are planned for “In this budget year, they did not have January was that the city would use re- the other utilities, officials said.

“These are funds that are treated like a business because they are supported by user fees, not by taxes.”

By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com

Donald Cummings 2nd Ward Alderman voicemail messages seeking comment.

Cummings said he did not use the Rotary site to send the invitation out on social media, but rather his Facebook.

He sent it to 550 friends – most of whom are not Rotary members, he said.

“Nobody in charge at our Rotary Club has contacted me and said this appears to be an endorsement,” Cummings said. “I am simply a Rotarian.

There are 1.5 million of us. I was personally saying, ‘Come meet the new mayor.’ It happens to help our club. … I, as an individual, was doing this.”

Geneva Rotary President Arun Mani agreed that no lines were crossed when Cummings made the invitation to a political event that also would benefit Rotary.

“The event is Tom Simonian’s event,” Mani said. “It is not a Geneva Rotary event. I did not know it was becoming an issue. We would be happy to collect money from Mayor Burns as well. … We are more than happy to collect the funds and use them appropriately in the community.”

Mani said he did not think members of Rotary were taking Cummings’ invitation as an endorsement of Simonian.

“I am happy [Cummings] put Rotary in front of Mr. Simonian,” Mani said. “I am grateful for that, but it does not imply any endorsement.”

Simonian reported after the event that $2,200 in tips and matching funds were collected for Geneva Rotary.

“It’s a win-win for all the charities that Rotary supports,” Simonian said.

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Aurora. Volunteers will help pick up litter, haul light brush and assist in the removal NORTH AURORA – Community groups, of invasive plant species. Volunteers will Scouts, students, individuals and families be placed in parks closest to their homes, or can start at the Cole Center, 101 W. are invited to join in a one-day service Illinois Ave., Aurora. project targeting portions of the Fox For those who check in at the center, River and nearby Fox Valley Park District transportation will be available to and locations from 8 a.m. to noon April 8. from the work areas. Breakfast snacks Sites include North Aurora Island Park are provided, and a free cookout will off the State Street Bridge in North

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GENEVA – When 5th Ward Alderman and candidate for Geneva mayor Tom Simonian offered to help raise money for a local service club during a meet-and-greet event, 2nd Ward Alderman Donald Cummings announced the event at a meeting and sent out a notice on social media.

Cummings, a member of Geneva Rotary and a supporter of Simonian’s candidacy against incumbent Mayor Kevin Burns, invited fellow Rotarians to come to the fundraiser March 25 at Wildwood Restaurant, 477 S. Third St., Geneva, where Simonian would tend bar. Patrick Neary would match the tips collected, and Simonian would donate all tips to Rotary.

“This is a nice opportunity for a short-notice Rotary social, a great opportunity to meet our next mayor, and a night out,” Cumming’s social media post stated. “Meet and greet our next mayor, support Geneva Rotary. I look forward to seeing everyone there.”

An anonymous complaint then was made to Rotary officials in Evanston that Cummings had crossed the line of the organization’s rules against issuing partisan political statements, endorsing or recommending candidates for public office.

That’s where it started and that’s where it ended, according to a letter from Rotary senior coordinator John Hannes. In the letter to Cummings, Hannes said he did not think the rules were violated. Hannes recommended that in the future, Cummings communicate “meet and greet one of your candidates,” not “next mayor.”

Hannes did not return several

and said this appears to be an endorsement.”

GENEVA – Fifth Ward Alderman Tom Simonian filed a complaint for administrative review March 22 in Kane County Circuit Court seeking to reverse its dismissal of his ethics complaint against Mayor Kevin Burns.

Simonian’s court filing also challenges the standing of the Geneva ethics commissioners and seeks a new hearing.

Both Simonian and Burns are candidates for Geneva mayor in the April 4 consolidated election.

Simonian had alleged a city firefighter did campaign work for Burns in uniform while using a city vehicle.

Deputy Fire Chief Mark Einwich testified at the March 16 ethics hearing that one of Burns’ campaign signs had become lodged under his fire department vehicle in a convenience store parking lot. Einwich said that he had texted Burns to ask what he wanted done with the sign. Burns responded in a text to drop it off at his residence.

The commission dismissed Simonian’s complaint, finding a lack of evidence that Einwich intentionally distributed political campaign signs using the city’s resources, or that he was intentionally campaigning for Burns.

If the commission had found Einwich’s actions to be intentional, the punishment could have been up to 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,500, according to the city’s code.

Included in Simonian’s request for administrative review were allegations that the appointment of Timothy Moran as commission chairman had expired; that all three commissioners should have recused themselves or should have allowed an examination on the issue of recusal or change of venue; and that the commission was wrong to deny his request for a continuance.

Simonian sought to have commissioners recuse themselves because each had been appointed by Burns and possibly had already voted for him during early voting, records show.

Simonian’s filing seeks to remand the matter for further proceedings before a disinterested body to hear his ethics complaint.

Simonian’s filing names the city, Burns, Moran and Einwich as defendants.

The case is scheduled to be heard July 6 before Kane County Judge David Akemann at the Kane County Courthouse, 100 S. Third St., Geneva, court records show.

Burns said Simonian’s actions will cause the city to spend money on litigation.

“Given Tom’s history of filing lawsuits, I’m not surprised by his actions, but I am disappointed,” Burns said, “because this lawsuit will cost the taxpayers of Geneva – those he claims to want to support – unnecessary money, time and resources.”

Burns characterized Simonian’s court filing, which seeks to force the ethics commission members to recuse themselves, as disparaging to citizen volunteers “who serve the community with integrity and objectivity.”

“Tom has shown his true colors,” Burns said. “If he doesn’t get what he thinks he deserves, he sues.”

Simonian said the ethics commission hearing was a “kangaroo court.”

“And the reason I’m doing what I’m doing is because the city of Geneva deserves an honest and fair process and can trust that the government – especially having to do with ethics – is not perceived as corrupt,” Simonian said.

Simonian said the only time he sues is to protect the interests of individuals and small businesses.

“Burns should be ashamed of himself to make the comments that he did regarding me and lawsuits,” Simonian said. “And you wonder why the citizens of this country have no trust in their government.”

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Couple launches financial planning company in Geneva

By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com GENEVA – For financial advisers Mark and Lisa Bova, it is not just about the money, but also about inspiring clients to find a deeper meaning in their financial planning.

After decades working for other financial planning and investment companies, the Blackberry Township couple started their own company last August, Lenity Financial Inc., located at 25 N. River Lane, Suite 1157, Geneva, to be able to offer the additional services of compassion and analytical research to the table.

“In 2009, we began writing a business plan,” said Mark Bova, 46. And then the Great Recession happened, said Lisa Bova, 52.

“And we looked around, and we were shocked at the lack of access to good advice out there – and there was a better way,” Lisa Bova said.

“At the time, we stopped short because of our clients. It was best for us to remain where we were.”

Fast-forward to 2012, when Lisa Bova left Merrill Lynch for health reasons.

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Blackberry Township couple Lisa and Mark Bova started Lenity Financial in Geneva. They offer leather-bound hand-stitched journals to clients so they can explore their dreams, goals and what inspires them.

“I did not know what was wrong, but I had several different doctors tell me if I kept going the way I was, I would be on disability and not able to

continue,” Lisa Bova said.

After a two-week “vacation” at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, Lisa Bova said she finally got a diagnosis of three

autoimmune disorders and began addressing her health issues.

“One of the reasons I ended up in poor health was I was not taking time for myself,” Lisa Bova said. “I worked and took care of the family. I had two young kids. … There was no time for me. … If you are not kind to yourself, your health is going to fail, and that’s going to translate into your financial situation.”

Then Mark Bova said he left Guggenheim Partners in 2015. “We were able to dust off that business plan we had completed in 2009 and pick up where we had left off,” Mark Bova said.

His wife was feeling better and able to work again – but this time, for themselves – incorporating their knowledge of financial planning with selfcare for their clients.

“Lenity means kindness and gentleness,” Lisa Bova said. “Beyond advising in financial matters, we try to educate our clients to be kinder and gentler with themselves.”

While clients can still just present their finances and seek planning advice, the Bovas offer the extra help for

those who seek it.

The company offers journals for clients to document their dreams and goals and an online blog about health and wellness.

“We listen well,” Lisa Bova said. “Part of what we do is listen to what clients are telling us.”

The journals – which are leather-bound and handstitched – is a way for clients to capture some of the things that are important to them so it can be shared with others, the Bovas said.

“We look at it as a legacy planning tool. It’s not a traditional asset, like stocks, bonds, cash and real estate,” Mark Bova said. “This is a natural extension of what we do as it pertains to financial planning and asset management.”

The journal would be a way for clients to document what they are passionate about for their children and heirs, Lisa Bova said.

All of their clients get a journal, but it is also available for sale by visiting their website, lenityfinancial.com, where more information is available as well.

For information call the Bovas at 630-948-3330.

Industrial commission presents Spark Award to 6 companies KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com GENEVA – In celebration of its 115th anniversary – and to recognize area manufacturers – the Valley Industrial Association hosted its inaugural awards event, The Spark Awards, on March 16 at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva, the association announced in a news release.

The evening started with cocktails and “Industrial Strength” hors d’oeuvres followed by the awards program and presentation, the release stated.

The association presented The Spark Award to six companies to recognize their outstanding contributions to manufacturing in the Fox Valley: • Manufacturing Career Awareness – Custom Aluminum Products, South Elgin • Product Innovation – Cast Aluminum Solutions, Batavia

tiles Group, Yorkville; Aurora Metals Division, Montgomery; and Richards-Wilcox Inc., Aurora, the release stated.

Established in 1902, the Valley Industrial Association, based in Geneva, was founded to give area manufacturers – and the businesses that serve them – a place to connect for professional growth, shared information and common resources that can help operations, and to support causes important to industry, the release stated. Currently serving more than 230 members, the associaPhoto provided tion’s mission is to add value to The management team of Cast Aluminum Solutions, Batavia, Jeff Awe (from left), marketing manager; its member companies by proTony Meadors, vice president of the semiconductor division; Rick Ahern, chief operating officer; and Eric viding strategic resources and educational and networking Hostert, vice president of engineering, accept The Spark Award for Product Innovation. opportunities to help members meet or exceed their business brated three legacy members objectives, the release stated.

• Community Service – Glendale Heights • Human Resources – Unit- that have been part of the asUnited Scrap Metal, Cicero More information visit sociation since its inception. www.valleyindustrialassocia• Sustainability – Continen- ed Scrap Metal, Cicero tal Envelope Corp., Geneva Additionally, the Valley Legacy members recognized tion.org, or by calling 630-892• Safety – Painters USA Inc., Industrial Association cele- were Aurora Specialty Tex- 4228.

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Former CASA child Ashley Rhodes-Courter, a best-selling author and child welfare advocate, speaks at the CASA Kane County 23rd annual Children’s Champion Celebration fundraiser. Courter spent many of her younger years in the foster care system and had a CASA volunteer growing up. ed. The organization also trains people to serve as a guardian ad litem – or GAL. A CASA volunteer acts as the eyes and ears of the judge to help make the best decision for a safe, caring and permanent home for each child, the release stated.

Since 2002, the organization serves all abuse/neglect and private guardianship cases in the 16th Judicial Circuit of Kane County, the release stated.

CASA Kane County has 15 staff and 280 active CASA/GAL volunteers who advocate for more than 600 children annually, the release stated.

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ST. CHARLES TOWNSHIP – CASA Kane County held its 23rd annual Children’s Champion Celebration on March 4 at the Q Center in St. Charles with a James Bond theme, “Diamonds Are Forever 007,” officials announced in a news release.

The event was a record-breaking evening for the organization, raising more than $500,000, the highest proceeds ever to help support the growing needs of the more than 600 abused and neglected children that CASA Kane County serves each year, the release stated.

CASA sold out to 850 guests five weeks before the gala, so organizers are asking that supporters save the date for next year’s auction scheduled for March 3, 2018, the release stated.

“I’d like to say a personal thank you on behalf of the CASA Board and leadership, that there were so many individuals who came together to make this year the best gala in history,” CASA Kane County Executive Director Gloria Bunce stated in the release.

“I am so proud to be part of such a caring and generous community.”

Guests enjoyed fine dining, live mu-

sical entertainment from the band Soda and heard the personal story of a former CASA child, Ashley Rhodes-Courter, the release stated.

Courter spent many of her younger years in the foster care system and was fortunate to have a CASA volunteer growing up, the release stated.

Courter went on to become a best-selling author and child welfare advocate, the release stated.

Attendees also received a signed copy of her memoir, “Three Little Words,” as their take-away gift for supporting the event, the release stated.

CASA officials also thanked the gala co-chairwomen, Jane Combs and Kirstin LaFave, both of St. Charles, and the event committee, the release stated.

Awards were given to Conrad and Jennifer Fisher of Geneva, who were named the Children’s Champions; and the Honorary Chairs of the evening were Dan Dolan and the Dolan Family Foundation of Aurora, the release stated.

For nearly 30 years, CASA Kane County has been recruiting, training and supervising community volunteers who serve as court appointed special advocates – or CASAs – for children in court due to abuse, neglect or private guardianship, the release stat-

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ABOVE: Aidan Bruhl, 11, of Troop 7 in Elburn questions a witness with defense attorney Nick Feda while participating in a mock trial during Boy Scout Law Merit Badge Day on March 18 at the Kane County Judicial Center.

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ABOVE: Scouts work on strategy with mock trial prosecuting attorney Jennifer Stallings while participating in the 17th annual Kane County Law Library Boy Scout Law Merit Badge Day on March 18 at the Kane County Judicial Center. The day included sessions teaching the Scouts about the law and judicial system.

LEFT: Defense attorney Mike Kereluk and Troop 13 Boy Scout Michael Morris, 12, consult on a question for cross examination of a witness during the mock trial.

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As we finally march out of March, I thought the adorable 11-day-old lamb I spotted at the Kane County Farm Bureau’s annual Ag Days would be the perfect image to express how I feel about spring.

It is my absolute favorite season. I love the increased amount of sunshine in our days, and the first of my tulips are showing themselves.

Pictured: Jenna Peters, 15, of Burlington holds an 11-day-old lamb during the Kane County Farm Bureau’s 34th annual Ag Days at the Mooseheart field house March 22.

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Even though this winter has been anything but wintry, I think it’s safe to say we’re all in the mood for spring.

In honor of this, the week of the vernal, or spring, equinox, try to find a few minutes to take in these undeniable signs that spring has sprung.

Woodpeckers are drumming incessantly on anything they can find that produces resonance. A downy woodpecker behind my house has been whacking a dead box elder branch for more than a month now, and I received a call just the other day from a person wondering what to do about the woodpecker that has discovered just how mighty he can sound while drumming on an aluminum gutter.

Woodcock have taken up residence in many local wetlands. Besides the wet field behind Hickory Knolls, they’ve been heard conducting their sunset performances at Ferson Creek Fen, Leroy Oakes Forest Preserve and several other high-quality wetlands throughout Kane County.

Skunk cabbage, the earliest blooming of our native wildflowers, has been up for a while now. If you happen to be heading to Ferson Creek Fen for woodcock viewing, plan to arrive a little earlier than dusk, so

GOOD NATURED Pam Otto you’ll have enough light to spot the skunk cabbage patch near the first (or westernmost) viewing platform along the south trail, which also is known as Icehouse Road.

Hepatica, another early bloomer, is changing its liver-colored leaves to green, a sign that buds will soon be forming. Look for hepatica in rich woodlands such as Norris Woods in St. Charles; you also can find hepatica at Hickory Knolls on the eastern slope of Water Tower Hill.

Chorus frogs have been reported testing out their vocal sacs on warm days. Wind is tough on these little guys, and we’ve had a lot of it lately.

But if they can find a sheltered spot in an ephemeral pond – their preferred habitat – they will come together to produce their namesake chorus day and night.

Robins have been sighted just about everywhere, and their numbers seem to be growing daily. None of them are singing yet, at least not that I’ve heard, so it’s tough to tell whether

Note to readers This column has been updated. It was originally published in 2012. these birds are here to stay, or are still on their journey to points north. But it’s still fun to see this quintessential sign of spring performing its quintessential behavior – pulling earthworms from the ground. (Yep, it’s been that balmy – the ground is worm-warm already.)

Love is in the air for several species of birds of prey. Hickory Knolls’ resident redtails have been spotted in flight together almost daily for a couple of weeks now. Just the other day we saw them circling after each other high in the sky, emitting some chirpy mating calls along with the occasional “kee-eeeeer.” (If you’ve learned your bird calls by watching movies, you may at first think the redtail is imitating a bald eagle. But that’s not the case. Somewhere along the way, Hollywood sound guys decided that the redtail’s call was a much more suitable sound for our nation’s symbol than its actual call, which is a wimpy sounding squeak.)

Speaking of bald eagles, the numerous birds that had headed south, from Wisconsin to Illinois, for winter have – for the most part – packed their bags and headed back north. The local population has grown to a point where individuals reliably can be spotted up and down the Fox River, especially near dams in Aurora.

I could go on and on about the signs nature is giving that a change of seasons is upon us, but I don’t think that’s really necessary. Instead, take this challenge: Head outside to see and hear, and even smell, the signs of spring that surround us. Count how many you come up with in a half hour’s time. Ten? You’re pretty good.

Twenty? You’re more observant than most. Thirty or more? That’s actually a sign in itself – a sign that you’re a true nature nerd.

It takes one to know one.

Nature nerd Pam Otto is the manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a facility of the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at 630-513-4346 or potto@ stcparks.org. Feedback on this column can be sent to editorial@kcchronicle. com.

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By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com CAMPTON HILLS – About 100 people gathered outside the Campton Hills district office of U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren, R-Plano, on March 16 to ask the congressman to resist President Donald Trump’s proposed deep cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Among them was Jeanne Neltnor of Geneva, carrying a sign with a picture of the earth and the words, “Protect what you love.”

“I’m here because we can’t live without clean air and clean water,” Neltnor said.

“And to destroy the EPA – it’s going to destroy humankind. I want him to vote against these cuts. Say no and stand up to Trump and his cronies.”

Candida Kyle of Elgin also carried a sign with a picture of the earth – only her message was, “There is no planet B.” “If we do not have clean water, if we do not have clean air, if our food is not inspected, then what else is there?” Kyle

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Jeff Mengler of the Fox River Ecosystem Partnership speaks during a gathering outside U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren’s Campton Hills office urging the congressman to oppose President Donald Trump’s efforts to undermine the Environmental Protection Act. asked. “We will not be able to survive these next four years.

We need clean water; we need clean air. We need protected food. … I don’t want him to dismantle the EPA. We need environmental protection.”

Kyle said years ago, the Fox River was polluted and people worked for years to clean it up.

“In a very short time, that can all come back,” Kyle said.

“We cannot have that. I want him to vote against the dis-

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“I want to prevent budget cuts for the EPA,” Elzer said.

“It should be about the good of the people, not just money.”

As during recent protests at Hultgren’s office from Indivisible Fox Valley and other groups, those driving by honked and waved their support.

In an email, Hultgren did not respond to constituent concerns about cuts to the EPA. Instead, Hultgren’s email stated the president submitted his budget request for the American people to see where his budget priorities lie.

“As we continue to write the budget and follow through with the appropriations process, members will have their chance to weigh-in on the priorities that matter for our constituents,” Hultgren stated.

The event also included six speakers, who all spoke with a bullhorn to be heard above the wind and traffic.

Sugar Grove resident Amanda Tracy of Food & Water Watch, said a clean environment shouldn’t be a partisan issue.

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wise response to [dangerous] air pollution levels in the 1970s,” Klein said. “It is designed to protect all of us from dangers that we have put out of mind, so we can live our lives without thinking about clean drinking water or if the beach at Lake Michigan is safe.”about cuts to the EPA. Instead, Hultgren’s email stated the president submitted his budget request for the American people to see where his budget priorities lie.

“As we continue to write the budget and follow through with the appropriations process, members will have their chance to weigh-in on the priorities that matter for our constituents,” Hultgren stated.

The event also included six speakers, who all spoke with a bullhorn to be heard above the wind and traffic.

Sugar Grove resident Amanda Tracy of Food & Water Watch, said a clean environment shouldn’t be a partisan issue. “We know the protections that the EPA offers … are intended to protect everybody’s well-being,” Tracy said. “We want Randy Hultgren to stand up for our environmental protections.”

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Reed Scherer, professor of micropaleontology and biostratigraphy at NIU in DeKalb, said “climate change is a reality.” “Scientists are skeptical by nature,” Scherer said.

“That is what we are trained to do. We do not embrace a conclusion before we have any evidence to prove it.”

Scherer criticized EPA Director Scott Pruitt and Trump for making policy decisions about the EPA that are not based on scientific evidence.

Scherer said a proposed 31 percent cut to the EPA and the elimination of NASA’s climate change research would impact the fundamental data on climate change that scientists rely on.

“Randy Hultgren is not a dumb man. He speaks with knowledge of science,” Scherer said. “Yet, he votes in lockstep with his party. The reason I am here today is, if you believe in science, act on your belief and vote.”

Jeff Mengler, president of the Fox River Ecosystem Partnership, said the EPA’s leadership has been essential to the environmental progress of the last decade.

“I have spent a career re-

pairing environmental degradation,” Mengler said. “I am acutely aware of the need for these protections on a local level.”

Mavis Bates, adjunct professor of sustainability at Waubonsee Community College, said she came to environmental awareness after witnessing an atomic blast when she was 12 and living in Hawaii.

“I was, and still am, filled with a sense of urgency, an awareness of the fragility of this planet,” Bates said.

Dr. Adam Cohen-Lewe, a physician, added that environmental protections are public health protections. “Without them, we would see much higher rates of cancer,” Cohen-Lewe said.

Allison Klein, an organizer for Action 14th District Illinois, said the EPA is not a Democrat vs. Republican issue.

“The EPA was created by President [Richard] Nixon, a wise response to [dangerous] air pollution levels in the 1970s,” Klein said. “It is designed to protect all of us from dangers that we have put out of mind, so we can live our lives without thinking about clean drinking water or if the beach at Lake Michigan is safe.”

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Jeff Mengler, president of the Fox River Ecosystem Partnership, said the EPA’s leadership has been essential to the environmental progress of the last decade.

“I have spent a career repairing environmental degradation,” Mengler said. “I am acutely aware of the need for these protections on a local level.”

Mavis Bates, adjunct professor of sustainability at Waubonsee Community College, said she came to environmental awareness after witnessing an atomic blast when she was 12 and living in Hawaii. “I was, and still am, filled with a sense of urgency, an awareness of the fragility of this planet,” Bates said.

Dr. Adam Cohen-Lewe, a physician, added that environmental protections are public health protections. “Without them, we would see much higher rates of cancer,” Cohen-Lewe said. “These protections are essential.”

Allison Klein, an organizer for Action 14th District Illinois, said the EPA is not a Democrat vs. Republican issue.

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“We know the protections that the EPA offers … are intended to protect everybody’s well-being,” Tracy said. “We want Randy Hultgren to stand up for our environmental protections.”

Reed Scherer, professor of micropaleontology and biostratigraphy at NIU in DeKalb, said “climate change is a reality.” “Scientists are skeptical by nature,” Scherer said.

“That is what we are trained to do. We do not embrace a conclusion before we have any evidence to prove it.”

Scherer criticized EPA Director Scott Pruitt and Trump for making policy decisions about the EPA that are not based on scientific evidence.

Scherer said a proposed 31 percent cut to the EPA and the elimination of NASA’s climate change research would impact the fundamental data on climate change that scientists rely on.

“Randy Hultgren is not a dumb man. He speaks with knowledge of science,” Scherer said. “Yet, he votes in lockstep with his party. The reason I am here today is, if you believe in science, act on your belief and vote.”

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BAPTIST day; 8 and 9:30 a.m. Sunday; First Baptist Church of Geneva: Contemporary worship: 10:45 COVENANT East campus: 2300 South St. 5 a.m. Sunday. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Batavia Covenant Church and p.m. Saturday; 9:15 a.m. Sunday: education hour. Day school Preschool: 1314 W. Main St., Traditional and Worship Cafe; serves preschoolers through Batavia. 9:30 a.m. Sunday coffee eighth-graders. 630-406-0157, 10:45 a.m. Word & Table. West at Fellowship Hall, lower level; campus: 3435 Keslinger Road, ilsbatavia.org.

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Lutheran Church, 36W925 Red Gate Road, St. Charles, has announced its Easter week services from April 8 through April 16, which is Easter Sunday.

Palm Sunday weekend will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m. April 8 and at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. April 9. Holy Wednesday services will be at 6:30 p.m. April 12; Maundy Thursday worship is at 6:30 p.m. April 13; and Good Friday worship services are at noon and 6:30 p.m. April 14. Easter weekend celebrations will be at 5:30 p.m. April 15 and at 6:30, 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. on Easter Sunday. All are welcome.

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ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles Youth Commission reminds

groups and organizations to apply any time for funds for youth development projects.

The commission reviews proposals at its monthly meetings (except July and August when no meetings are held).

Funding requests are considered if they benefit or involve St. Charles youth. For example, a recent project of the Share and Care Club at Wredling Middle School got a grant to provide neck pillows for a breast cancer treatment center.

Funding request applications are available at most schools, the St. Charles Municipal Building, 2 E. Main St., St. Charles, and the city’s website at stcharlesil.gov/ news/2014/09/19/youth-commission-challenge-grant-program. For information, call Nancy McFarland with the St. Charles Youth Commission at 630-377-7059 or Sara Cass at 630-443-3777.

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Chronicle Achievement Program The Chronicle Achievement Program recognizes leadership. Several CAP students will be chosen to outstanding local high school students who receive a partial scholarship to the college of their demonstrate strength in academics, character and choice at Evening of Applause in the spring.

Batavia High School: Cassady Chadwell

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Chamber Choir Madrigals Princess (soprano section leader), National Honors Society, Tri-M Music Honors Society, Batavia Bulldog Top Dog Award (received in 11th grade from Shelby Gajos), National Spanish Exam bronze Award ACTIVITIES: Chamber choir, Chromatics A Cappella Choir, Showchoir (both Swingsingers and Legacy), drama club president in 12th grade, the But Seriously Folks improv troupe, “The Dining Room” assistant director NOMINATED BY SCHOOL COUNSELOR GIA RUSSO: During the spring semester of the 2016-17 school year, Cassady visited my office to talk with me about her future and her desire to pursue musical theater in college. She spoke candidly about her audition process she recently went through. … She explained how she was able to take her critiques from one audition and quickly apply them to the next. … It was clear to me how much pride Cassady takes in her art, and moreover, what great maturity she possesses.

Aurora Central Catholic High School: Gina Cortino

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Taking honors and AP level classes, awarded academic all-conference for soccer and basketball every season, above 4.0 GPA, high honor roll every semester, National Honor Society, National Math Honor Society, Gold Presidential Awards for Academic Excellence, academic all-conference in basketball and soccer four years, Metro Suburban Athletic Conference leadership summit representative, National Academy of Future Scientists, technologists delegate to Operation Snowball ACTIVITIES: Peer tutoring, student ambassadors, church youth ministry, Walk-A-Thon, Operation Snowball NOMINATED BY COUNSELOR JESSICA PRILL: I have had the pleasure of being Gina’s assistant soccer coach for the past two seasons. … The other girls gravitate toward Gina for her positive attitude and spirit. Not only is she a gifted athlete, but she is a true team player. Her academic and school achievements are outstanding. Gina sincerely cares about people. You can see it in the way that she treats her classmates and friends.

Wheaton Academy: Rachel Doncel

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: 3.97 GPA unweighted, 29 composite ACT, AP classes, National Honors Society.

ACTIVITIES: Varsity girl’s soccer team and a team captain, plays cello for school orchestra, leader in Project Lead Discipleship, member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, volunteers every other week in the nursery at her local church, has served at Feed My Starving Children through her church.

NOMINATED BY COUNSELOR BART GREGERSEN: Rachel has served as a WA representative, where she provides tours for prospective students/families. This student deserves recognition because Rachel is not only an excellent student, but a well-rounded scholar-athlete. Rachel will be playing soccer at Biola University next fall. Rachel is a leader among her classmates and well-respected by all.

St. Charles North High School: Nick Duhownik ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Unsung Heroes award, Upstate Eight academic all star.

ACTIVITIES: Football and volleyball teams, participated in Giant Steps the past three years (spending the day with an autistic child and encouraging him to participate in a variety of fun activities), peer leader at school (spent the lunch hour with a freshman student engaging him in team-building and leadership activities to help nervous freshmen and create a positive school experience).

NOMINATED BY COUNSELOR DR. ROBERT FREITAG: Nick demonstrates positive leadership every day. He is a great role model to other students interpersonally, academically and athletically.

Kaneland High School: Alesandria Ganz

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Ranked third in her class of 343 students, was selected for all AP academic courses senior year, GPA is 4.22 on a 4.0 scale ACTIVITIES: Volleyball, cross-country and track teams; She enjoyed meeting students from larger schools and having many friends from all over the area. Balancing her sports schedule, her part-time job and her school responsibilities is a full-time effort that Alesandria and her parents take very seriously. She understands the importance of focusing her efforts so that she is not spread thin. By participating in our HOPE program with special needs teens, she has discovered she loves being a part of peoples’ journeys toward health.

NOMINATED BY SCHOOL COUNSELOR ANNE KUNTZ: Alesandria is an above average, involved student at a small community high school and is ready to spread her boundaries to include more diverse people and places. Her natural interest and skill in biology, combined with this desire to help people gain health and wellness, has called her to be a nurse.

Rosary High School: Gabrielle Ghaderi

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Superior honor roll every semester of high school, National Honor Society, French National Honor Society, all-conference, all-academic cross-country, French National Exam bronze award, band – first place solo on tenor saxophone, jazz combo – first-place at state, clarinet solo – first place at state, jazz band state, choir solo and ensemble state ACTIVITIES: Band, jazz band, jazz combo, French Club, math team, cross country, choir, school musicals, vacation Bible school leader, visits a nursing home each Thursday after school to visit with residents, play bingo and make a difference in their day NOMINATED BY COLLEGE GUIDANCE DIRECTOR DANIEL THORPE: Each day Edison is at school by 6:30 a.m. for band, takes all honors courses, does well in these courses and then stays after school for sports, musicals and jazz band. He gets home late most nights, and he achieved a GPA of 4.2 and an ACT of 33 that includes a perfect score of 36 on the reading subsection. When you see his smiling face and hear his kind comments to everyone, you are just so impressed. Edison is very talented in the fine arts. This year, he has 11 classes with no study halls, extra time at night (jazz and chamber orchestra) and still takes AP classes. … He is still so positive, kind and engaging. … So respectful.

Batavia High School: Matt Kim ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: National Honors Society, National Science Honors Society, National English Honors Society, Tri-M Music Honors Society, Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering, ISAC State Scholar.

ACTIVITIES: Tennis team, Mathletes, jazz ensemble, Key Club, marching band, musician in the church orchestra and brass quartet, food packager for Feed My Starving Children, Market Day, bell ringer for the Salvation Army.

NOMINATED BY SCHOOL COUNSELOR ERIN HACK: There is no challenge too great for Matt to accomplish. He is creative, resourceful, flexible, able to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a positive attitude and has an exceptionally strong work ethic. Matt’s passion for learning, combined with self-motivation, are a strong foundation for collegiate and career success. I know that Matt’s potential for greatness is immeasurable.

St. Charles East High School: Alan Koval

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Taken every single course of his high school career at the most rigorous level available; by the end of his junior year he had successfully completed eight AP courses, taking five more during his senior year; National Merit Finalist; ranked in the top half of the top 1 percent in the nation (ranked by the PSAT/NMSQT Exam taken during his junior year); scored a perfect 36 on ACT exam.

ACTIVITIES: President of Math Honor Society, member of the Science Honor Society, co-captain of the ping pong cub, member of the Scholastic Bowl conference championship team for the past two years, earned two individual medals at regional math team competitions, writes articles for the X-Ray school newspaper; for the last 12 years has studied piano, performing at St. Charles East pit orchestra and local area benefit concerts supporting leukemia research; designed and implemented three websites for local St. Charles organizations; designed tutor/ tutoree matching service databases for the Science National Honor Society, created and has two apps available on the Google Play store NOMINATED BY COUNSELOR JEFF BIALESCHKI: Alan is extremely intelligent and hard-working. He is focused and funny. He is caring and considerate and compassionate. Alan is a “saint” in every sense of the word.

St. Francis High School: Nolan Pechan

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Many of Nolan’s teachers appreciate his efforts in the classroom. He has the resources to do well in college with the drive and motivation to succeed in college and life. He is an honor roll student and was a business student of the month.

ACTIVITIES: St. Francis football team all four years, baseball team all four years, fishing team all four years, ping pong club 11th grade, local block party set-up all four years, helping out with Marian Park students, free lawn care and snow shoveling for neighbors, Ronald McDonald House charities.

NOMINATED BY GUIDANCE COUNSELOR ADAM LINDLEY: Nolan is a hard worker with an excellent work ethic. He is a leader in and outside of the classroom and is a three-sport athlete. He is looked up to by younger athletes as a role model for how he carries himself.

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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Illinois State Scholar, National Honor Society, National Spanish Exam third place ACTIVITIES: Interact Club executive board, school musical cast and crew, annual one-act cast and crew, KAIROS retreat leader, senior retreat team, debate club, SADD member, choir, eucharistic minister, Living Well Cancer Resource Center, Ronald McDonald House, vacation Bible school leader NOMINATED BY CAROLYN KRAINAK, CREATIVE ARTS CHAIRWOMAN: There are so many reasons why Gabrielle is an exemplary young woman deserving of this recognition. First, she is a highly talented artist who works diligently and independently at all times. She has been blessed with a natural gift in art, but because she is an exceptional young woman, she constantly strives to become better at her craft.

Another standout quality for Gabrielle is her character. She is supportive of her classmates, always giving words of encouragement and guidance. Her kindness, however, reaches beyond her peers. No matter what type of day she is having, whether it is a fantastic one or if she is under the weather, I can always count on Gabrielle to give me a smile and a heartfelt wish to have a great day. It is these acts of concern for others, coupled with her outstanding academics, that ensure Gabrielle will continue to be a positive role model for our world.

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By BRENDA SCHORY The father of one of two Kaneland High School juniors who died in a fiery crash last year filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the estate of the teen who was driving, seeking over $50,000 in damages, stated court records filed March 7.

Elijah Vajgert, 16, was a frontseat passenger in a 2002 Chevy S-10 pickup, driven by Arthur Stenger, also 16, on Nov. 5, Arthur when he stopped Stenger westbound at the intersection of Beith and Meredith roads in Virgil Township, according to the lawsuit filed by Bruce Vajgert of Maple Park as administrator of his late son’s estate. The lawsuit also names David Stenger of Montgomery the special administrator of his late son’s estate.

Shortly after 5 p.m., Arthur

Stenger drove the Chevrolet S-10 into the intersection and was struck by a semitrailer headed south on Meredith Road, the lawsuit stated.

The court filing states that Arthur Stenger’s negligence led to Elijah Vajgert’s death because he did not control the pickup, keep a proper lookout for approaching vehicles, disobeyed a stop sign and failed to yield the right of way.

“The force and power of the collision caused Elijah Vajgert the pickup truck to be propelled off the roadway and to be engulfed in fire and flames,” the court filing stated. “Prior to his death, Elijah Vajgert experienced physical pain and mental suffering as a result of the collision and the negligence of Arthur Stenger.”

A case management conference is set May 23, court records show.

By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – An Elgin woman was charged with two counts of felony possession of prescription forms, according to police reports released through the Freedom of Information Act. Tamica L. White, 41, of the 900 block of Carol Avenue, Elgin, also was charged Jan. 12 with felony forgery with intent to defraud, police reports stated.

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cidents that began in October and continued through Dec. 6, 2016, when police were called to CVS Pharmacy, 1500 Lincoln Tamica L. Highway, re- White ports stated.

A doctor had notified the pharmacy that a prescription filled there for White was not one that he had written, that the signature was not his, nor was the patient, White, one of his patients, which prompted

the pharmacist to call police, reports stated.

The prescription was for hydrocodone, an opiate painkiller, reports stated.

A warrant was issued for White’s arrest Jan. 12, and she was taken into custody Feb. 18 in Hoffman Estates.

White was released on a personal recognizance bond and is to appear in court April 19.

The felonies have penalties of one to five years in prison and fines of up to $25,000 if convicted.

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messages was reported March 20 in the 300 block of South Jefferson, Batavia.

• A green recycling bin was reported stolen March 20 in the 500 block of East Wilson Street, Batavia.

• Dustin M. Stasko, 21, of the 400 block of Cedar Crest Street, Streamwood, was arrested March 20 on a Batavia Police Department warrant for failure to appear on a charge of speeding 40 or more miles over the limit.

• Jorge Calderon, 27, of the 1900 block of Stanford Court, Elgin, was charged March 20 with multiple counts of aggravated DUI of alcohol. He also was charged with resisting police in the 1300 block of Pine Street, Batavia.

• A carpet cleaner was reported stolen March 21 from Wal-Mart, 801 N. Randall Road, Batavia.

Montgomery, was charged March 11 with DUI of alcohol and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. According to a police report, Marino drove off Pinto Lane in Campton Hills, then struck a culvert before hitting a tree and flipping the car on its side.

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• Lisa Marie Escatel, 38, of the zero to 99 block of Old Post Road, Montgomery, and Daniel Miller, 37, of the 900 block of Sard Avenue, Aurora, were charged March 15 with resisting/obstructing police at the Jewel-Osco, 119 S. Randall Road, Batavia.

• Identity theft involving fraudulent credit card applications was reported March 16 in the 300 block of Elm Street, Batavia.

• Identity theft connected to unauthorized accounts was reported March 16 in the 500 block of Young Avenue, Batavia.

• Brian T. Kane, 44, of the 600 block of Ridge Drive, Elburn, was charged March 16

with driving under the influence of alcohol on North Kirk Road, Batavia.

• A vehicle’s passenger-side, rear-door handle was damaged, according to a March 17 report of criminal damage to property. The incident took place in a parking lot in the 700 block of West Fabyan Parkway, Batavia. The report listed a $200 repair estimate.

• Robert L. Walker III, 27, of the 100 block of North Jefferson Street, Batavia, was arrested March 17 on a Batavia Police Department warrant for failure to appear on a charge of driving with a suspended license.

• Harassment by telephone entailing unwanted phone calls/voicemail messages was reported March 17 in the 500 block of North Washington Avenue, Batavia.

• Two windows were damaged, according to a March 17 report of criminal damage to property in the 400 block of

Chestnut Street, Batavia.

• The theft of $20 in change was reported March 18 from a vehicle in the 1400 block of Haines Court, Batavia.

• Amy R. Kosin, 42, of the 2600 block of Barrington Drive, Aurora, was charged March 18 with DUI of alcohol and with driving with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent in the 1300 block of North Raddant Road, Batavia.

• Troy H. Bex, 52, of the 800 block of Roberts Lane, Batavia, was charged March 19 with DUI of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent, illegal transportation of alcohol, and expired vehicle registration on Roberts Lane, Batavia.

• The hood of a vehicle was damaged, according to a March 20 report of criminal damage to property in the 900 block of Garfield Street, Batavia.

• Electronic harassment through disturbing text

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• Jessica Ann Marino, 34, of

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• Myles L. Sheahan, 19, of the 500 block of West Stearns Road, Bartlett, was charged March 16 with being underage and possessing a fake ID. • Brandon R. Altergott, 42, of the 300 block of Indiana Avenue, St. Charles, was charged March 20 with domestic battery and resisting arrest.

• Lauren M. Pagano, 35, of the 500 block of Coolidge Avenue, Glen Ellyn, was charged March 19 with DUI, speeding and driving without insurance.

• Arthur Boyd, 57, of the zero to 99 block of South Prairie Street, Batavia, was charged March 15 with two counts of retail theft.

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The event is organized by the Tree Commission of St. Charles. Enjoy art, music, a tree raffle, free perennial giveaways, tree care demonstrations, educational materials for homeowners, refreshments and special tree-related programs. Entries from “Diversity in the Urban Forest” participants will be displayed at the event. Also, in honor PREGNANCY-RELATED of Arbor Day, a special tree will be planted and dedicated at Davis Primary VISION CHANGES School. For information, contact the St. As pregnant women experience changes in hormones, Charles Public Works Department at metabolism, fluid retention, and blood circulation, their eyes and vision may be affected as a result. For instance, 630-377-4405 or pw@stcharlesil.gov, or water retention may cause the thickness and curvature of visit the city’s Arbor Day page at www. their corneas to increase slightly, which can affect how well their eyeglasses or contacts correct their vision. Most stcharlesil.gov/services/public-trees/ women find that they are a bit more nearsighted during arbor-day. their pregnancies, but not enough to warrant a change in lens prescription. With all this in mind, pregnancy is not a good time for women to invest in a new pair of glasses.

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Preventative and routine eye exams are important to maintaining good eye health. Often, eye and vision problems do not have obvious symptoms or signs but are easily diagnosed by a licensed optometrist.To schedule an appointment, please call 630-232-4211. Our eye clinic is located at 309 W. Hamilton St. Complete vision care for all ages.

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ST. CHARLES – The Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles, continues its Music in the Gallery concert series at 3 p.m. April 2 with a performance by the Northern Illinois University Steel Pan Studio, a small ensemble from the internationally acclaimed NIU Steel Band.

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ABOVE: Grace Acosta, 16, (from left) of St. Charles, Megan Mingl, 18, of Burlington, Gretchen Skaja, 16, of Elgin, and Abigail DeDina, 17, of Hampshire, all participants in local 4-H programs, talk about the benefits of 4-H to students from Otter Creek Elementary School in Elgin during Ag Days.

ABOVE: Burlington Central High School freshman Mikayla Peters, 15, of Burlington shows a calf to students from Huff Elementary School in Elgin during the Kane County Farm Bureau’s 34th annual Ag Days on March 22 at the Mooseheart field house.

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I want to thank the citizens of Blackberry Township for allowing me to serve as Supervisor for the past three plus years. I tried to earn your trust to allow me to continue for another term in office.

The Blackberry Township’s Town levy has been held flat in the past several years. We have increased the community services by creating opportunities for seniors to meet and enjoy time together. We have established a medical equipment lending program. We have successfully written grants to offset the cost of developing McNair Fields. The financial reporting system needed an overhaul. It is now possible for the trustees and public to understand our budget and our financial status at any time during the year.

We have made the Cemetery a source of community pride without any tax dollars.

I am a retired Psychologist that became the president of the National Association of School Psychologists. I served as a volunteer Disaster Mental Health Chairman for the Greater Chicago ARC. I am a co-founder of LivingWell Cancer Resource Center in Geneva. I received leadership recognitions from the Delnor Health System and from the Illinois State University Athletic and Psychology Departments. I served as 17 years as a volunteer in Delnor Same Day Surgery. I serve as the Elburn Chamber of Commerce “Santa helper”.

Blackberry Township needs a person that has a proven record of dedication to the community and will continue to have daily hours and be available to respond to the needs of the Township. I am in full support of the Blackberry Independent Party.

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St. Charles Chamber of Commerce and city of St. Charles officials recently assist in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Crazy Fox Bar and Grille, 104 E. Main St. in St. Charles.

New rules for senior assessment freeze applications KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle GENEVA – Kane County seniors born in or before 1952 and with annual income of $55,000 or less have to clear new state-imposed hurdles to qualify for a 2017 senior citizens assessment freeze on their homes, a news release from the Kane County assessment office stated.

Property taxes levied in 2017 are payable in 2018, a news release from the assessment office stated.

Supervisor of Assessments Mark D. Armstrong’s office mailed 30,000 senior freeze exemption applications “to help Kane County seniors better understand the new rules and easily apply for the [property tax assessment] freeze,” stated the release, which noted the senior assessment freeze applications should be returned by June 30.

For the first time in 2017 under state law, taxpayers must provide proof of qualifying income. If senior house-

holds filed federal taxes in 2016, property tax freeze applicants must now attach a copy of pages one and two of IRS form 1040 or 1040A for all household members, the release stated.

If either of those forms includes a deduction for a loss, then schedules C, D, E or F that account for the loss must also be attached.

Finally, the assessment office release stated, if any household member is not required to file a 2016 federal return, a copy of form SSA-1099 or any other 1099 forms must be included with the 2017 senior assessment freeze application.

“Under Illinois law, senior taxpayers must reapply annually for the senior freeze exemption in order to continue to receive the deductions on their property tax bills,” Armstrong stated in the release. “This is because household incomes change from year to year.”

The application for the senior homestead assessment freeze must be

submitted every year.

The assessment freeze does not necessarily freeze property taxes themselves, the assessment website stated.

“This does not freeze your taxes, only your assessment,” it states. Taxes can still increase if taxing bodies decide to impose higher levies. The state also plays a role in determining what is called the “equalized assessed value” of any parcel. This is an attempt to make property taxes roughly equal statewide, despite wealth differences.

Unaffected by the new assessment freeze rules is the standard senior citizen homestead exemption, the release stated. Available to all homeowners 65 or older, this state tax relief allows qualifying seniors to cut their property tax bill each year by as much as $5,000.

Seniors do not have to apply for the standard exemption every year.

For information, visit www.KaneCountyAssessments.org or call the assessment office at 630-208-3818.

NEWS BRIEFS Batavia health care screenings set for seniors April 20

BATAVIA – The Holmstad retirement community and CovenantCare at Home will offer free health screenings to seniors from 9 a.m. to noon April 20 in Batavia. Medical practitioners will perform blood pressure checks and cholesterol and blood sugar screenings at The Holmstad, 700 W. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia. Appointments are required by calling registered nurse Brenda Lowden at 630-879-4034 by April 13.

Pottawatomie Garden Club is offering scholarship

ST. CHARLES – The Pottawatomie Garden Club will award a $3,000 scholarship to a high school senior or college student who resides within St. Charles School District 303. Visit pottagardenclub.org for information.

The deadline to apply is April 1.

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OBITUARIES Ruth L. Bauer, 86, of Geneva, passed away March 22, 2017.

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

JAMES B. BOATNER Born: January 18, 1925 Died: March 18, 2017

James “Jim” B. Boatner, 92, passed away on Saturday March 18th, 2017. He was born January 18, 1925 to James and Sarah (Pugh) Boatner in Birmingham, Alabama.

On November 15, 1946, he married Jean Williamson of Griffin, Georgia.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Jean; his 5 children; daughters, Lynn (David) Mueller and Deborah Nessling; sons, Steven (Nancy) Boatner, Greg (Georgann) Boatner, Keith Boatner; sister-in-law’s, Jeanette Leach, Cecilia “Carol” McGuffey-Brown; 10 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Boatner and Sarah Pugh, Clint and Eunice Williamson; brother, Ellis Boatner; sister, Diane Sarasa; brother-in-law, Edward Leach; and brother-in-law, Farrell McGuffey.

Jim was a WWII Veteran and served in the Navy for 4 years. Jim was a Golden Gloves Boxing champion and was the middleweight champion of his fleet. He graduated at the top of his class from the Atlanta Law School and had a successful career as a corporate credit manager. Jim was a member of “Toast Masters” and was an avid golfer.

Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, Griffin, GA on Thursday March 23rd. Funeral services will be held on Friday March 24th, at 11:00am at Living Waters Church, 2290 Fayetteville Road in Griffin. James will be laid to rest at New Hope Baptist Church in Zebulon.

Please join the family and friends in honoring the life of James “Jim” Boatner by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com and posting your tributes and memories.

Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Rd., Griffin is in charge of the arrangements.

DR. WALTER E. BURDICK, JR. Born: December 7, 1936; in Chicago, IL Died: March 22, 2017; Hampshire, IL

Dr. Walter E. Burdick, Jr., 80, of Hampshire died Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at his home.

Wally was born in Chicago on December 7, 1936 and was a true son of Chicagoland.

He earned a BA from Elmhurst College. After graduating he proudly served in the U.S,

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

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Army Counter Intelligence Corps in Berlin when the Soviets erected the Berlin Wall.

He returned to Illinois to earn a Masters Degree in history at SIU from which he graduated with highest honors. After spending a year doing post graduate work at the University of Iowa, he returned to Illinois where he subsequently graduated from Northern Illinois University after earning his Ph.D. He then returned to his Alma Mater, Elmhurst and commenced a career teaching history where he arose to become Departmental Chairman and was subsequently named Professor Emeritus.

He was extremely popular with students and his course on the ‘History of the Vietnam War’ was always fully enrolled. He was a first rate scholar, a brilliant lecturer and a compulsive reader.

From his undergraduate days at Elmhurst he was a star varsity athlete and after graduating he became a ‘wicked’ tennis player. He was a devoted runner to the end.

Survivors include one sister, Joan Landi; his daughter, Tacy (Zach) Adair; and his 2 grandchildren, Piper and Beckett Adair.

A private memorial service will held later this spring at Elmhurst College Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Greenpeace Fund (Greenpeace.org) in care of the Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL. 60178.

To sign the online guest book or share a special memory, go to www.ButalaFuneralHomes.com

JACQUE GROTH

Jacque “Jack” Groth, passed away on Thursday, March 16 at the age of 63 in Dallas, Texas.

Loving husband of Kurt Johnson. Beloved son of Mary and the late Jack Groth. Dear brother of Michael, ret. CPD, (Laurice), Stacey (Marty Zander), Karen Brownlow and the late Sandra Jerred. Proud uncle of Leah, Matt, Brandon Siggy, Cassie and Kim. Great-uncle of Mia, Ronni, and Connor.

Jack was born and lived most of his life in Chicago, moving to Dallas 10 years ago. He graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He was a freelance commercial artist and photographer, always passionate about nature, his family and friends. He was intensely involved in his Dallas, West Kessler neighborhood and the Old Oak Cliff Conservation League.

Jack will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.

Thomas G. LaHaye, 81, of Geneva, passed away March 22, 2017.

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

Interment will follow Tuesday morning, April 4, at 10:00 a.m. at the Blackberry Township Cemetery, Elburn.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Bernice’s name. Checks may be made to the “Bernice Gass Memorial” and mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, 60119. Tributes may also be forwarded to the same address, the Conley Funeral Home Facebook Page, or at www.conleycare.com , where you can find her full life story.

DONALD WAYNE LUCAS

MARIAN VILAS REID

Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 3918 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago on Thursday from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, 10:00 a.m.at Cooney Funeral Home. Interment Montrose Cemetery.

THOMAS G. LAHAYE

Marian Vilas Reid was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 4, 1923 to Lawrence H. Vilas and Mary Moreland Vilas. Passed away Donald Wayne Lucas, age 71, of St. Charles, March 23, 2017. passed away March 23, 2017 at his home. He She was the sister of the late was born March 28, 1945, to Carl and Marie Betty Vilas Hedblom of Chicago.

Lucas.

Marian attended the Girls Latin School of Chicago Don retired from AT&T and then had a second career at Pheasant Run, and enjoyed two retire- and graduated from the Westover School in Middlebury, Connecticut in 1942. She was a past ments. He enjoyed woodworking and nature Trustee of both the Westover School and the photography. He will be dearly missed by all.

Elgin Academy (Elgin, Illinois). Marian spent the He is survived by his son, Robert (Kelly) Lucas; 4 grandchildren, Skyler Lucas, Angel Lucas, summers of her youth on Cape Cod, in the towns of Wianno and Osterville, with her sister and Nicholas Lucas, and Jesse Lucas; brothers, mother. During WWII she was a volunteer Red Richard Lucas, William Lucas, Gerald Lucas, Cross nurse’s aide, which she truly enjoyed.

John Lucas; and many nieces and nephews.

Marian traveled extensively across all seven He was preceded in death by his wife, Penny continents with good friends Joan and Corwith nee Piekarski Lucas; and daughter, Kathy Sue. Hamell, Miram and Gordon Ewing, and Lucy For more information please call Yurs Funeral Grimm.

She picked up photography later in life Home 630-584-0060 or www.yursfuneraland took wonderful pictures, always considhomes.com ering the composition and critiquing her work afterwards.

Marian married Bryan Seaborne Reid, Jr. in 1949 and together they had four children. They would later divorce but remained friends.

Marian is survived by her four children, Bryan Seaborne Reid, III, Andrew Vilas Reid, Nancy Reid Walker (Mathew), and Alexander Brittingham Reid. In addition, she is survived by her two BERNARD C. NAUGHTON grandchildren, Bryan Seaborne Reid, IV and Bernard C. “Bernie” Naughton, 87, of Geneva, Margaret Brittingham Fitch (Albert). passed away March 25, 2017.

Her children remember their Mother as being Arrangements by Malone Funeral Home, the calm in the midst of the storms of childhood Geneva, 630-232-2833. calamities like the occasional broken bone, or all four children in bed with the chicken pox or BERNICE NEWTON-GASS measles, one child becoming lost in the woods, Bernice Newton-Gass, age 97, of Rockford, and later in the mending of broken hearts. She formerly of Elburn, passed away in the early created and wrote “Mom’s Memos”, truly a morning hours of Friday, March 24, 2017 at precursor of today’s internet blogs, to stay in River Bluff Nursing Home, Rockford, after a touch with her children when they were away lengthy illness. at school and as they set off to begin their own She is survived by one son, Stephen(Joanne) lives. Each memo was filled funny stories, phoNewton; four grandchildren, Julie Newton, tographs or cartoons and was sent out monthly.

Bill (Keara) Newton, Dr. Timothy Newton and Marian’s poems were legendary in their wit and Andrew (Kyla) Newton; two great-granddaugh- humor and remain as a lasting remembrance of ters, Emily and Tessa Newton; many nieces, her life. Marian loved and had dogs throughout nephews, cousins and a family of friends. her life starting with “Ditto” her cocker spaniel She is preceded in death by her parents; two who was purchased at the Marshall Field store husbands, Arnold Newton and Henry Gass; one back in the day. brother, Reuben; four sisters, Florence, Elaine, At her request, there will be no service, but Mattie and Julia. donations in her memory may be sent to the Visitation will be from 5:30 to 6:30p.m. with Westover School, 1237 Whittemore Road, Middlea funeral to celebrate her life to begin at 7:00 bury, CT 06762. p.m., Monday, April 3, 2017, at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn, IL 60119.

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Born: January 10, 1923 Died: March 19, 2017

Robert E. Rowland, of The Holmstad in Batavia, died March 19, 2017 at age 94.

Dr. Rowland was born in St. Charles on January 10, 1923 to Arthur and Elsie (Dahl) Rowland. He received his B.A. (Physics, 1947) from Cornell College, his M.S. (Physics, 1949) from the University of Illinois, his Ph.D. (Radiation Biology, 1964) from the University of Rochester, and his M.B.A. (1975) from the University of Chicago. He was a meteorologist in the Army Air Force during World War II, serving his country from 1943 - 1946.

He married the late Emelene Searls in 1944 and is survived by their three children, William (Joanne) in Elgin, Bruce (Phyllis) in St. Charles, and Robert (Karen) in Surprise Arizona; 7 grandchildren, Ben (Mary - children, Erin and Aidan) in Winnetka, Mark (Jennifer – children, Ethan, Halle, Madeline, and Audrey) in Huntley, Laura Carroll (Mark – children, Tyler and Connor) in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Brett (Amie – child, Wesley) in Sycamore, Matthew in Brookline, Massachusetts, Sarah in St. Charles and Dan in Arvada, Colorado; and his second wife, Ann nee Carrel of Batavia. A cousin, Kenneth (Shirley) Holden also of Batavia survives.

Dr. Rowland held several positions at Argonne National Laboratory, starting as a physicist in 1950 and culminating as Associate Laboratory Director for Biomedical and Environmental Research in 1983. Dr. Rowland was a member of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements and a consultant to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Dr. Rowland published over 50 articles on radiation biology in peer-reviewed academic journals and one book, Radium in Humans: A Review of U.S. Studies. He also enjoyed astronomy, bird watching, and reading.

Services to be held at the Holmstad, Batavia, Illinois on April 15, 2017. Visitation from 9:30 to 10:30 followed by a Memorial Service.

For information: 630-879-4000.

If desired, donations to the charity of one’s choice or the Covenant Care Fund at The Holmstad may be made in his memory.

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Owners Zanaida (far left) and Alex Lopez (second from left) and staff members Brenda Lopez, former owner Felipe Lopez, Jason Sauber and Leo Guerra stand at the new Mi Pueblito, 107 Valley Drive in Elburn.

Chico’s Tacos restaurant reopens as Mi Pueblito

By SUSAN O’NEILL

Mi Pueblito is located at 107 Valley Drive in Elburn.

editorial@kcchronicle.com ELBURN – Elburn resident Alex Lopez hopes to bring new life to the former Chico’s Tacos restaurant that was owned and operated by his father, Felipe Lopez.

Along with a new name, Mi Pueblito (which means my little town, in honor of Elburn) will have a bar in the back and serve margaritas, as well as a selection of beers and micheladas (sometimes referred to as a Mexican bloody mary). Micheladas are prepared with lime juice and assorted sauces, spices and peppers and served in a chilled, salt-rimmed glass, Lopez said.

In addition to standard Mexican fare of tacos, burritos, fajitas and enchiladas, Lopez is expanding the menu to include chilis rellenos, carne asada, shrimp and mahi mahi tacos. Carnitas also will be served on weekends. Carnitas, which literally means “little meats,” is the Mexican answer to American pulled pork. It’s made with pork shoulder, simmered for hours. This makes the meat especially tender and juicy.

Breakfast dishes, such as huevos con chorizo (eggs with sausage), huevos rancheros and chilaquiles, also will be available. Lopez said the food is authentic, with many dishes made from recipes of his mother and grandmother.

The restaurant is open for business even as renovations to the interior are underway. In addition to the new bar, Lopez said he intends to replace the former ceiling with new tile and repaint the walls. He said the changes should make the restaurant look bigger and brighter. He hopes all work will be done within a few weeks.

Lopez and his father came to the Village Board meeting March 6 to request approval of a new liquor license. The old license for Chico’s Tacos expired in October 2016. Armed with the new liquor license, Lopez said he now will apply to the state for a gambling license that would allow five video gaming machines in the restaurant.

The original restaurant was opened in 2012, with a liquor license granted in 2013.

“We’re glad you’re still here,” Village President Dave Anderson said, after the liquor license was approved.

Although his father, Felipe Lopez, will be “retired,” the younger Lopez said he still will be around the business.

“It was just too much for one person,” he said.

The restaurant, located off Route 47 south of Route 38 at 107 Valley Drive, opens daily at 10 a.m. It closes at 9 p.m.

Sunday through Thursday and at 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For information, call 630-962-2001.

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battling the bank with a predatory lending claim that is still pending. However, five days before Christmas, the eviction took place. On Feb. 13, the bank, with acquiescence of the forest preserve, bulldozed the house.

Perhaps a cooling-off period is called for now, rather than reloading the forest preserve with $50 million in taxpayer funds. I will be respectfully voting no.

Christopher J. Lauzen Kane County Board chairman

Supporting an open space legacy To the editor: I support the referendum for the Kane County Forest Preserve District’s land acquisitions. The forest preserves are an open space legacy that requires the purchase of land before development. It takes a long-term view to see the value of these open spaces for future generations.

Elgin received gifts of land for Lords and Wing parks in the late 1800s. The families that made the donations believed that those properties on the outskirts of Elgin would someday become parks surrounded by the city that would be enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year.

We, as taxpayers, have to share the vision of the forest preserve district to provide open space, walking trails, and picnic and play areas that will increase recreational opportunities for Elgin residents by supporting the purchase of the land and its preservation.

David J. Kaptain Elgin mayor

Springtime fun on Third Street According to the “Hamilton” calendar that hangs on my wall, we’ve officially entered spring. It’s a time when flowers begin to poke out of the ground, and temperatures slowly but surely begin to rise. Generally, when the weather is nice and there’s a promising lack of snow on the ground, people tend to wake up from their winter-induced hibernation and head outside for some fresh air and fun. In my opinion, there’s no better place for a leisurely stroll in the springtime than Third Street in downtown Geneva.

I live fairly close to the downtown area, so for as long as I can remember, Third Street has been an enjoyable destination for my family. Since I now have a driver’s license, I go there often with friends or by myself, and it has become one of my favorite places in the world. There’s just something about the shops in old houses, the historic landmarks, and the friendly passers-by that makes Third Street incredibly quaint and charming.

Many of my fondest childhood memories took place in downtown Geneva, so there is always a sense of nostalgia when I’m there. Take Graham’s Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream, for example. I remember going there with my parents and sisters during the summer when I was younger and always ordering a kiddie cone of cookie dough ice cream. One time, I dropped my cone on the floor (every child’s worst nightmare), and the staff replaced it free of charge. Now that I’ve graduated to a regular-size cone – one that I take great care not to drop – I still love coming to Graham’s, and I’m always amazed by the

THE WRITE PLACE Emma Chrusciel kindness of the staff in addition to the deliciousness of their desserts!

Graham’s isn’t the only place on Third Street to satisfy a sweet tooth or fill an empty stomach. Graham’s 318, the nearby coffeehouse, is one of my most frequently visited businesses. I highly recommend the Frozen Thin Mint or the Iced Chai. If you’re craving something a bit more filling, there’s no better restaurant than Chianti’s. Their chicken tortellini is one of the most amazing dishes I’ve ever tasted.

If tempting tastes aren’t enough to persuade you to take a stroll down Third Street, the variety of shops are certainly a good reason. Shoppes at 127 and Cocoon are two of my go-to places for gifts. The Paper Merchant has cards, paper products and even joke gifts. I also love to wander around the Little Traveler and explore all the different rooms – my personal favorite is the room that houses holiday decorations year-round.

I’m lucky to live in a community that’s as wonderful as Geneva, and the downtown area encompasses everything that makes my town great. I can’t wait to enjoy the warm weather in downtown Geneva, and I hope to make more memories of my town that I can carry with me for years to come.

Emma Chrusciel is a junior at Geneva High School. Contact her at editorial@kcchronicle.com.

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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To the editor: I have been elected twice as Kane County Board chairman to do everything in my power and skill to contain the size of government. My job is to deliver high-quality county services while holding the line on total county property tax levies.

The purpose of paying off debt is not to turn around and borrow more. Longterm taxpayer-paid public debt should not be used like a revolving credit card, especially when we’re talking about a staggering $50 million of new borrowing and more spending.

Also, we are frequently told that we do not have sufficient budget to operationally take care of the forest preserve property we currently own. Fifty million dollars more in additional purchases will make this even more difficult.

Taxpayers most clearly communicate and most directly provide direction to their elected representatives through referenda, especially those that allow government to increase property taxes.

I am told repeatedly and emphatically that you and I are “being taxed out of our homes.” In fact, an October 2016 Paul Simon Public Policy Institute poll revealed that 47 percent of Illinois registered voters would leave the state if they could. Taxes were the No. 1 reason.

It is inconsistent and seemingly irrational to then vote to increase your property taxes. You need to send clear messages through your vote if you truly want us to say no to increased taxes and spending.

Finally, there are several legitimate perspectives on this situation, but I was literally shocked by how a constituent in northern Kane County was treated by a bank and the forest preserve recently.

Briefly, a bank foreclosed on 68 acres of this person’s property that had been used as collateral on a business loan that became troubled. Then, the bank offered to sell the land to the forest preserve based on an existing “first right of refusal.” The forest preserve said yes, with the condition that essentially the bank evict the current residents on the 3.5-acre homestead where the former owner’s 29-year-old son, daughter-inlaw and granddaughter lived.

This Kane County taxpayer has been

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Geneva senior Grace Loberg is the Kane County Chronicle girls basketball player of the year. Loberg surpassed 1,000 points and rebounds for her career, which she capped by helping the Vikings win their first state title.

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By JASON ROSSI jrossi@shawmedia.com

Batavia Bulldogs COACH: Mark Gianfrancesco 2016 RECORD: 15-5-1 TOP PLAYERS NAME YEAR POS. Gracey DiBiase sr.

D MacKenzie Foster sr.

MF Cameron Hindel sr.

MF Keegan Maris sr.

F Anna Rakos jr.

MF Jenny Scara sr.

GK Outlook: With veterans returning in net and through the middle of the field to forward, the Bulldogs should have plenty of firepower on offense and shot-stopping ability in the back.

They also have an intangible that most coaches love to see. “[It’s] a talented group with a grit to them,” Gianfrancesco said. “It looks good on paper. We just need to go out and show how good we can be throughout the season.”

Batavia was off to a good start with a pair of 2-1 wins against Wheaton Warrenville South and Waubonsie Valley.

Hindel (Illinois Wesleyan), Maris (Valparaiso) and Scara (Illinois State) are college-bound players. Junior Jess Sneesby and sophomores Avery Davis and Anna Holcombe will add depth up front. Junior Shelby Key will bolster the midfield, while junior Amy TenHaken and sophomore Jenna Nichols will figure prominently in the back line.

A schedule that includes 2016 state third-place team Glenbard East, Plainfield North and Class 2A power Nazareth will show the Bulldogs how they’ve progressed as they go for their first regional title since 2013.

“I think we will be solid like last season,” Gianfrancesco said. “We need to continue to have a high work rate and meld in the new players to complete the team bond on and off the field.”

Burlington Central Rockets COACH: Jessica Arneson 2016 RECORD: 17-7 TOP PLAYERS NAME YEAR POS. Taylor Abbott so.

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Alyssa Mariani Megan Majewski Anna McMahon Sydney Pryor

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D MF MF F/MF

Maddy Rapach-Lagowski sr.

Maddy Yelle jr.

MF MF

The Rockets went 12-0 to win a conference title last year, and they didn’t lose a single player to graduation. BC is poised for more success as it goes for its first regional title since 2012.

The offense should be a strength.

King (32 goals, 22 assists) and Gousios (30 goals) lead the way, and McMahon, Majewski and Pryor all reached double figures in goals last season. Junior Alexis Rosa and sophomore McKenzie Freeman add midfield depth.

“Our team is uncommonly offensively minded,” Arneson said. “We have several offensive players that will consistently score throughout the season.”

The flip side to the strong offense is a defense that struggled at times last year.

Abbott, Mariani and freshman Kirsten Wyse in front of returning keepers Ciganek and Erin Rafferty should lead to better results defensively.

Outlook: The graduation of Kyleigh Dominguez, a 20-goal scorer a year ago, is a big loss for the Vikings, but they have plenty of returning talent from a team that won a regional and advanced to the sectional final last season.

Jenna Dominguez figures to be a focal point of a potent offense that could include McGavin, junior Madeline Stellick, sophomores Caitlin Farrell and Stephanie Howe, and freshman Alicia White up top. The midfield is equally stocked with Rapach-Lagowski and Yelle, plus senior Jenni Santacaterina, junior Lauren Albrecht and sophomore Sydney Gratz. Groven, Hauser and Lockner will anchor the defense in front of Harkleroad and freshman keeper Katie Montgomery.

With tons of returning talent the Vikings should remain in the mix for the Upstate Eight River title with Batavia, St. Charles East and St. Charles North, but the big goal is to achieve an even deeper postseason run.

Geneva Vikings

Rosary Royals

COACH: Megan Owens 2016 RECORD: 15-6-2 TOP PLAYERS NAME Jenna Dominguez Leah Groven

COACH: Janice Eddington 2016 RECORD: 10-9-2 TOP PLAYERS NAME Julia Isaacs Elizabeth Kvitek Emma Porteous

Outlook: Opponents are on notice:

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St. Charles East Saints COACH: Paul Jennison 2016 RECORD: 18-4-1 TOP PLAYERS NAME Madison Cady Chantel Carranza Kaitlyn Dziubinski Hannah Kolb Morgan Kull Megan O’Neal Claire Rasmussen

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Outlook: Numerous players who were key to the Saints’ third straight regional title are back in the mix, though standout keeper Alison Chesterfield will be tough to replace.

Still, East has returning talent at almost every level of the field, including Rasmussen (eight goals, 11 assists last year), Kolb (11 goals, seven assists) and O’Neal in the midfield and Carranza up top. Carranza netted 20 goals and added seven assists a year ago.

The Saints already have defeated one elite team (3-2 win against Benet on March 16) and tied another (1-1 against Fremd on March 22).

Naperville North is among tough nonconference games to come at East’s own invite as well as the Naperville Invitational.

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The season for Class 2A and 3A high school girls soccer teams culminates in the state finals in early June. The season has just started, but several area teams have hopes of going all the way to state. Here’s the outlook for Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles East, St. Charles North and other area schools.

Outlook: The Royals lost midfielder Sarah Woodford, last year’s captain and team MVP, to injury, but hopes remain high a year after Rosary went 6-1 and won the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference White.

“We have seven returning varsity players to balance out the five freshmen we have on the team,” Eddington said. “The challenge will be to balance out our inexperience with leadership from our seniors.”

Isaacs, Kvitek and Porteous bring experience at key spots, and freshman Rachel Chason will add depth to the midfield.

Tiffany Hamling, Erin Hawkins and Elizabeth Sayasane are seniors who could bolster the attack, while classmates Angela Kvitek, Gabi Pruneda and Samantha Suchaczewski will add defensive depth.

The team chemistry and a large Sandy Bressner - sbressner@shawmedia.com number of home games are two facGeneva’s Molly McGavin (right) heads the ball March 16 during a home game against tors that favor the Royals, who will East Aurora. The Vikings have several returning players as they look to repeat as regional see some new faces in new places as they strive to notch another winning champs this season. record.

“We graduated a very experienced Abbi Ciganek sr.

GK Emma Harkleroad sr.

GK squad last year, so the aim is to have Jessica Clouser jr.

D/MF Emily Hauser sr.

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MF/D Kristina Anneliese Lockner jr.

D the team and work together,” EddingJordan King jr.

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THE PERFECT ENDING

Grace Loberg caps hoops career with state title, top honor

By CHRIS CASEY editorial@kcchronicle.com

GENEVA – Grace Loberg had a choice to make.

Just before her sophomore volleyball season at Geneva, Loberg chose to commit to the University of Wisconsin.

But where did that leave basketball, a sport the 6-foot-3 Loberg had been playing since fourth grade?

She just couldn’t give up basketball, and Vikings coach Sarah Meadows and the Geneva community could not be more thrilled with that decision.

Fast-forward to her senior season.

Loberg led Geneva to its first Class 4A state championship in what was the final competitive basketball game of her career and, in turn, she was named Kane County Chronicle Girls Basketball Player of the Year.

Loberg averaged 13.6 points per game and 10.6 rebounds a game in her senior season to finish her Geneva career with 1,516 points and 1,090 rebounds.

“It was honestly the best way possible for her to go out,” Meadows said.

“It honestly couldn’t happen to a nicer, more determined, humble kid. She deserves every ounce of credit she gets because of how hard she works to do what she does.”

Meadows could not confirm it 100 percent, but she did believe Loberg’s career rebounds were the most in Geneva girls basketball history.

In Geneva’s run to the state tournament, Loberg continued her dominance. With Loberg posting double-double after double-double, the Vikings found themselves two wins away from becoming the first-ever girls basketball state champion in Geneva history.

Not only did Loberg and Geneva win a state title, they were the first team to ever win a state tournament game in program history.

“We just had higher expectations than ever coming into this season,” said Loberg, who posted a 17-point, nine-rebound effort in the state championship against Edwardsville.

“We had gotten close, especially last year, to getting to state and we wanted more. I don’t regret [my decision] to play basketball along with volleyball for a second. I still love and have so

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Geneva senior Grace Loberg flashes the state championship medal she earned with the Vikings this season. Loberg, the Kane County Chronicle Girls Basketball Player of the Year, finished her high school athletic career by helping the Vikings to their first state title. much passion for this sport and this couldn’t have been a more special way All-area team to end it all.”

The dream finish came close to an n BATAVIA: Mackenzie Foster early end in both the 4A semifinal and n BURLINGTON CENTRAL: Kat Schmidt state championship games. Thanks n GENEVA: Stephanie Hart, Grace to teammates Margaret Whitley and Loberg and Margaret Whitley Stephanie Hart, who each made a shot n KANELAND: Jamie Martens, Jenni inside the final five seconds to give Weber and Morgan Weber Geneva (29-4) a one-point win in each n ROSARY: Lauren Smith game, Loberg could call herself a state n ST. CHARLES EAST: Sam Munroe, champion.

Sarah Rosenfeldt and Melissa Urso Though Whitley and Hart’s shots n ST. CHARLES NORTH: Anna Davern, may have saved the Vikings’ season, Jaz Harmon and Lizzy Olsem Whitley knew her team could not and n ST. FRANCIS: Mia Mazza and Antwould not have been there without one wainette Walker of her best friends.

“The amount of people that look up to Grace is so high,” said Whitley, a junior. “She’s easily more than half of the reason we were as successful as a student-athlete. When Grace wants we were. The amount of words to de- to accomplish something, there is no scribe her could go on forever, but she stopping her.” works so hard and is the definition of There was an extra level of determi-

nation that kicked in for Loberg after a loss against St. Charles North late in the regular season.

After that loss Jan. 17, the Vikings finished the season 15-0.

The 13 wins before the two state tournament victories were by an average of 31.4 points. It was fair for Meadows to say that Loberg was not going to let herself experience a loss for the remainder of her basketball career.

“It was that ‘Get on my back and let’s go’ kind of thing after that loss,” Meadows said. “She was in just a different gear from that point on. She was more focused and more determined than I’ve ever seen her at Geneva.

There was no way we were losing with her on the court after that.

“We’ve had some special players come through Geneva, but I’ve said to a lot of people that I’m not sure we’ll ever see another Grace Loberg.”

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Northern Illinois quarterback Daniel Santacaterina carries the ball March 24 during a practice at Huskie Stadium. The Geneva grad has been sharing first-team quarterback reps during spring practices. ing spot as a freshman because of injuries is something that Graham also is familiar with.

In 2015, injuries to Hare and Maddie meant that Graham started four games as a redshirt freshman, earning wins over Buffalo and Western Michigan and suffering losses to Ohio and Boise State.

In a game against Toledo

in which Hare suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, Graham helped lead the comeback in a 32-27 road win.

Graham, a 6-foot-1, 210-pounder from Wheaton Warrenville South, once again took over as the starter when Hare went down in the second game of the 2016 season, but lost his spot to Maddie after

a lackluster performance in a loss against Western Illinois.

When Maddie got injured late against Bowling Green, Graham started against Toledo and Eastern Michigan. “[The last two seasons] were definitely up and down, but I think I gained a lot of experience,” Graham said.

“Learning from Drew and

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DeKALB – Entering the 2016 season No. 4 on the depth chart, Northern Illinois quarterback Daniel Santacaterina didn’t expect to see much playing time.

By the end of the year, he was making his first start for the Huskies on the road.

Now the redshirt sophomore is in a competition with redshirt junior Ryan Graham for the starting spot in the 2017 spring season. The team had its fourth spring practice March 25 at Huskie Stadium.

“It definitely feels different [this spring]” Santacaterina said. “I feel more responsibility, and I feel when you have more responsibility, you’re held to a higher standard and it makes you raise your game.

Ryan is a great friend of mine, and it’s really fun to compete with him. ... I’m getting a lot more reps, so I’ve been learning the offense by performing the offense – being in there and executing it, that’s how you learn best.”

For the second consecutive season, the Huskies suffered injuries at quarterback in 2016. Drew Hare and Anthony Maddie both suffered season-ending injuries, and Graham had a concussion in the first half of the Huskies’ game at Eastern Michigan. Santacaterina, a 6-foot-1, 206-pounder from Geneva, played the rest of the 31-24 overtime comeback win over the Eagles and got his first collegiate start at Kent State – a 31-21 victory for the Huskies.

Against the Flashes, he went 13 for 23 for 258 yards and an interception and also ran for a 3-yard touchdown.

Against Eastern Michigan, he was 5 for 15 for 105 yards and a 74-yard touchdown pass to Aregeros Turner. He also rushed for 91 yards, and had the luxury of running back Jordan Huff rushing for 173 yards and three touchdowns.

“When you come into the season where I did, just being prepared with as many reps as you can, then you slowly realize it could become a possibility,” Santacaterina said about starting at No. 4 on the depth chart and moving up the ladder.

Being thrust into the start-

Maddie was definitely a big help for me. ... I’m working on being more consistent, pocket presence and good feet and leading – leading the team the best I can.”

In the game against Toledo in 2016, Graham went 24 for 43 for 227 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in a 31-24 loss. “[Graham and Santacaterina] were both recruited here because they can do and execute our system, and you’ve seen them both do that at different times through the past two years,” NIU coach Rod Carey said. “They both run well, and they both throw well.

It’s just a matter of reps and time and getting experience.”

There was a glimmer of hope for Maddie and the Huskies – he was originally listed on the spring roster – but they found out March 23 that his waiver for a potential sixth year was declined by the NCAA. “They offered an explanation back to the waiver, and the waiver is 70 pages long,” Carey said. “[It] came down to a bunch of legal jargon and what they thought.”

NIU quarterbacks coach Craig Harmon said he wants Graham and Santacaterina to take better command of the offense this spring and said they both did well in the games they played in the past.

Graham and Santacaterina have been splitting duties with the first-string offense so far this spring, Carey said.

Redshirt freshman Marcus Childers was getting most of the third-string reps during team drills March 25. True freshman Rodney Hall, who graduated early to participate in the spring season, is a highly touted quarterback. Carey said he’s still unsure whether Hall will redshirt this coming season.

During the 2014 season, Hare, Maddie and Matt McIntosh were competing for the starting spot, with the three splitting duties early in the season before Hare won the job.

Hare helped lead the Huskies to a win over Bowling Green in the MAC Championship.

“You’d always love to have one guy,” Carey said. “Every team would, but we’ll see when we get there.”

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SPORTS BRIEF Kane County Cougars 5K Run/ Walk to honor first responders

The Kane County Cougars recently announced their sixth annual 5K Run/ Walk will be June 3 at Northwestern Medicine Field.

The charitable event, which begins at 8 a.m., has been renamed the Cougars 5K: Honoring First Responders. A portion of the proceeds from the race will benefit the Tri Cities (Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles) Police and Fire Departments, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office and the Forest Preserve District of Kane County Police Department.

Registration is open for the event at kccougars.com and raceroster.com.

The registration fee is $33 through May 31 and then $38 until race day.

Those registered by May 24 are guaranteed a commemorative race T-shirt featuring the new Cougars 5K logo, while all participants will receive a complimentary ticket voucher valid for any Cougars game during the 2017 season. The top three male and female finishers in the 14 different age groups will receive a custom race medal.

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Knowing the rules is rule No. 1 for sports officials I’m not afraid to admit it. I get a lot of reading done on the porcelain throne. If you’re doing so as well right now, a pat on the back to you (don’t worry, I washed my hands) and thanks for reading.

What I would be afraid to admit is not knowing a baseball rule, especially if such a scenario resulted in a train wreck of epic proportions in the middle of the ball diamond.

That’s what happened to the ill-fated officiating crew in the fall during a Class 7A football semifinal game between Fenwick and Plainfield North.

Many of you probably know the story already since it garnered national attention, but I’ll briefly recap it. Fenwick led 10-7 and had the ball at its own 15-yard line with a few seconds remaining. Its quarterback fired a long pass on fourth down for an incompletion, but with the clock showing no time left, the officials flagged him for intentional grounding and allowed Plainfield North to run a final play. The Tigers booted a game-tying field goal and proceeded to win in overtime.

They never should’ve been allowed to run that play. Fenwick should’ve advanced to the Class 7A state finals. And to think that it all came down to five officials not knowing the rules.

I don’t care if you’ve been officiating for one week or if you’re a week away from beginning your 50th year, you should constantly be reading the rulebooks and casebooks, and no one should have to remind you. Don’t understand a rule? Reach out to a fellow official, a mentor or an assignor and get clarification.

Now, I don’t know how often those officials were reading, but apparently it wasn’t enough. I know they didn’t mean to do it, but they took away the experience of playing in a state championship for those kids.

That’s horrible.

That doesn’t mean I don’t empathize with these officials, but it’s difficult to do when it’s their fault that they weren’t prepared. You have to know the rules or you’re just asking for trouble.

I understand what it’s like to blow a call. We’ve all done it. In a few weeks you’ll be able to see plenty of blown calls in Major League Baseball. Let’s face it, close plays are tough ones. In 2015, there were more

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I understand what it’s like to blow a call. We’ve all done it.

In a few weeks you’ll be able to see plenty of blown calls in Major League Baseball. Let’s face it, close plays are tough ones. than 1,300 MLB calls reviewed by replay and 643 of them – just under 50 percent – were overturned. If a professional umpire who gets to work in baseball’s most majestic palaces, eat at the finest steakhouses and earn six figures is going to make mistakes, you can sure bet an IHSA official who does it for love of the game and pocket change is going to screw up on occasion as well.

Missing a bang-bang play at first base, though, is much different than not knowing a rule. Remember when the manager in “Bull Durham” went ballistic on his team, explaining that baseball is a simple game. “You throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the ball?” Well, what I say to my fellow officials is “you read the rules, understand the rules and enforce the rules.”

Remember the “Imperfect Game” in 2010? Detroit’s Armando Galarraga retired the first 26 batters he faced, but first-base umpire Jim Joyce ruled that Cleveland’s Jason Donald beat out a ground ball to break up the potential perfecto. Joyce blew it and he knew it. Sadly, whether you’re an advocate for replay or not, this was the pre-replay era so the play couldn’t be overturned although it certainly would have been.

Galarraga had reason to be furious, but he somehow was able to forgive Joyce, who was so distraught that he was a blubbering mess afterward. Galarraga simply said, “Nobody’s perfect.” As a side note, the two would later collaborate on the book “Nobody’s Perfect: Two Men, One Call, and a Game for Baseball History.” I highly

recommend you read it, but only if you almost promise to also read your rulebooks and casebooks.

Now, I know most officials are super busy working full-time jobs as well as trying to balance being a good spouse and parent or grandparent. It’s not easy to do since you’re being pulled this way and that way, but one thing I know for sure is that you’re going to be spending a lot of time in the bathroom.

It’s estimated that the average man spends one hour and 45 minutes on the toilet each week. That’s about as long as it would take to watch “Animal House,” “Caddyshack” or “Fletch,” three excellent desert island movies, although a lack of restroom facilities and TP would make for a less than desirable existence, despite the climate.

If you’re spending that much time in there, why not sharpen up on the rules of the game at the same time? I’ve got rulebooks and casebooks in all of my bathrooms at home and I’m not embarrassed to admit it.

I would be devastated if I screwed up a rule in a game and I’d be especially embarrassed since I sound a bit like a preacher today about the importance of reading your rules. I can survive a poor judgment call and I think most good coaches understand that nobody’s perfect, but they also want someone who takes the job seriously and knows the rules like the back of their hand.

The Fenwick fiasco was unfortunate for a lot of people. I hated to see it dominate the news and affect so many people.

Hopefully, if anything positive comes out of it, and I don’t care if it’s those who are working boys volleyball, girls soccer, lacrosse, baseball or softball or any of the other spring sports, I hope it’s reiterating the importance of reading your rulebooks and getting officials to take doing it seriously.

All it takes is one major mistake and your reputation and officiating career can be flushed down the toilet. That’s not a good way to go.

Sugar Grove resident Chris Rollin Walker is a baseball umpire with an eye for strikes, balls, gerunds and participles. Contact him at editorial@kcchronicle.com.

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com BATAVIA – Home cooking led to some delicious results for Batavia’s boys track team March 23.

The Bulldogs won three races at their own Bulldog Relays invite, and Charles McMarrow and Michael Stanley were part of two wins.

McMarrow and Stanley ran ahead of Will Akers and Josh Young on the winning 4x200-meter relay (1:32.60).

McMarrow and Stanley bookended Jeremiah Evers and Reggie Phillips on the 4x400 that won in 3:27.41.

The 4x800 team of Sean Adams, Joe Knanishu, Shane Knanishu and Adam Kennedy won in 8:0.92.

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Brian Kuehl ran to fourth place in the 800-meter run (1:58.72) at the Illinois Prep Top Times meet March 25 in Bloomington.

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vault, placing fifth (14 feet, 6 inches).

Eric Lins ran lead leg ahead of Luke Sutherland, Riley Smith and Colton Tisdall on the 4x200-meter relay as the quartet placed third (1:36.62) at the Bulldogs Relays meet at Batavia on March 23.

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Colton Weber’s mark of 14 feet, 6 inches was good for fourth in pole vault at the Illinois Prep Top Times meet.

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Hannah Schlaman, Symone Houston-Davis, Darby Edmondson and Tori Ortiz were the 4x200-meter relay winners (1:44.32) at the Bulldog Relays event March 23. Mary Grace Golden, Maia Haworth, Erin O’Brien and Alexa Andrews were second in the 4x800 (9:48.99).

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Kristin Higgins (sixth in high jump, 5 feet, 1 inch) and Sophia McMarmion Donnell (seventh in the 3,200 run, Seth Groom won triple jump (46 11:05.07) both had top-10 showings feet, 7.75 inches), long jump (21-8.5) at the Illinois Prep Top Times meet and high jump (6-6) to ascend to the March 25 in Bloomington. top of the awards podium three times at the Illinois Prep Top Times meet. St. Charles East Michael Ronzone was third (4:25.46) Emma Battin, Klaudia Wyszynski, in the 1,600-meter run at the meet.

Anna Arrick and Reiny Scull placed

Why Faith was selected: Faith was hot with the bat early on as the North Stars competed against teams from around the country in Myrtle Beach, S.C. St. Charles North senior Sam Faith has gotten off to a great start to his final baseball season as a North Star. After helping North to a third-place finish in the Class 4A state tournament as a junior last spring, Faith began his senior season hitting .556 on North’s spring break trip in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Faith has five hits in nine at-bats, with two doubles and four runs batted in so far, helping the North Stars to a 3-1 start. Faith, the St. Charles Bank & Trust Athlete of the Week, caught up with Kane County Chronicle correspondent Chris Casey to discuss his fast start and his expectations for North baseball this season.

Casey: What has been so key for

third in the 4x800-meter relay with a time of 10:04.25 for the Saints’ best Competing at the Illinois Prep Top showing at the Bulldog Relays on Times meet, Luke Sutherland ran to March 23. second place in the 400-meter dash At the Illinois Prep Top Times with a time of 50.39 seconds. Cam meet, Kennedy was fourth in pole Wright had a strong showing in pole vault with a height of 11 feet.

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you at the plate early in the season?

Faith: I worked a lot in the offseason just making sure I stayed on time with everything and kept everything in sync.

Just bonding with this team right now has made me feel really comfortable at the plate. It’s been a good start and hopefully we can keep it going.

Casey: What is the best part about this Myrtle Beach spring break trip?

Faith: Just the belief that the coaches put in us to put on a trip like this, honestly. It’s a great opportunity and gives us the ability to bond and get closer to each other. I think a huge part of why we were so successful last year is that we were such a close-knit team.

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COACH: Brian Harks 2016 RECORD: 20-4-1 TOP PLAYERS NAME Claire Barresi Hailey Rydberg Sami Sample Gia Wahlberg

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Outlook: Eight starters return from a team that won Upstate Eight River, regional and sectional titles before a supersectional loss against eventual state champion New Trier. There are a couple of graduation losses, but the North Stars should once again be in the mix for the ultimate postseason glory.

Rydberg and Wahlberg are both elite finishers who combined for 39 goals last season. Rydberg will move on to play at Iowa and Wahlberg at Michigan State, and they are just two of several college-bound players. Sample (NIU) had nine shutouts a year ago and returns in net while Barresi (Minnesota State Mankato) is back to lead the defense. Amanda Czerniak (NIU) in the midfield and Madison Kaufmann (NIU) at forward are also D-I seniors

TOP PLAYERS NAME Jill DiTusa Kendra Pasquale Erin Peck Alex Preusser Hannah Rittenhouse Tammy Syron

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Outlook: The Spartans waved goodbye to six seniors, including three defensive starters, but a return trip to the Class 2A state finals isn’t out of the question as the offensive firepower will be tough to match.

Pasquale is an Illinois recruit who scored 26 goals a year ago while adding 12 assists. DiTusa and Peck (12 assists) both scored 12 goals apiece, and Rittenhouse added nine goals.

“We have a good core coming back,” Winslow said.

Though Preusser is the only defender with any significant experience, Sandy Bressner file photo - sbressner@shawmedia.com Winslow believes seniors Mary Brady St. Charles North’s Gia Wahlberg (left) gets a foot on the ball in a playoff game against and McKenzie Douglass can lead a solGlenbard West last season. Wahlberg is one of several college-bound players hoping to id group in front of Byron, who started the bulk of the games last year. Syron lead the North Stars on another deep playoff run this spring. and the defense will be tested by a who return. Seniors Ashley Hayes junior Dmi Petrusha on defense add tough schedule that includes Naperville North, New Trier and Stevenson.

(Southern Indiana) and K.B. Kuss- depth.

“I think our defense has a chance wurm (Wisconsin-Whitewater) also St. Francis Spartans to be better,” Winslow said. “We’re a will play in college. little more athletic and a little more Sophomore Claudia Najera will add skilled. The only question is how they to a spoil of riches up top. Sophomore COACH: Jim Winslow mesh together.”

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WHERE: Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles WHEN: 7:30 p.m. April 4 COST & INFO: $39; arcadalive.com, 630-962-7000 ABOUT: The Marshall Tucker Band is on its “45th Live in Concert” tour for a night of songs and stories. “We are delighted to hit the road in 2017 to celebrate 45 years of The Marshall Tucker Band,” founding member and lead singer Doug Gray said. The band is known for such Southern rock anthems as “Can’t You See” and “Heard It in a Love Song.”

And check out the lineup for the newly opened Club Arcada Speakeasy & Showroom on the third floor.

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WHERE: Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora WHEN: 8 p.m. March 31, 3 and 8 p.m. April 1 and 1 and 5:30 p.m. April 2 COST & INFO: $40 and $60; ParamountAurora.com, 630-896-6666 ABOUT: The dance troupe Riverdance will celebrate reels, jigs and tap on its 20th anniversary tour. Drawing on Irish traditions, the performers appeal to audiences across all ages and cultures in a high-energy blend of dance, music and song.

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WHERE: Geneva History Museum, 113 S. Third St., Geneva WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday until Nov. 4 COST & INFO: $3, $2 for children ages 3 to 10; GenevaHistoryMuseum.org, 630-232-4951 ABOUT: “Inside & Out: Geneva’s Faces, Places & Spaces” highlights the people who designed, constructed and lived in some of Geneva’s most interesting homes and buildings. It features Frank Lloyd Wright, the Wilson brothers, Walter Frazier, Howard Raftery, Jaques Brownson and Thomas Emma.

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WHERE: Fermilab’s Ramsey Auditorium, located off Pine Street and Kirk Road, Batavia WHEN: 8 p.m. April 1 COST & INFO: $32, $16 for ages 18 and younger; events.fnal.gov, 630-840-ARTS (2787) ABOUT: Creating a world of unexpected new music, the Ukrainian ensemble DakhaBrakha is described as a folkdrone Bjork-punk quartet, with cheers for mournful accordion and apocalyptic cello sawing. The music has Indian, Arabic, African, Russian and Australian instrumentation.

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WHERE: Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin WHEN: 7:30 p.m. April 1 and 2:30 p.m.

April 2 COST & INFO: Starting at $30 and student cost $12; ElginSymphony.org, 847-888-4000 ABOUT: Music Director Andrew Grams will conduct the Elgin Symphony Orchestra in music by Brahms and Rachmaninoff, featuring guest pianist Natasha Paremski. It’s preceded by an “Inside the Music” event on Brahms at 8 p.m. March 31.

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The Foodie 5K, a benefit run for the Northern Illinois Food Bank, will take place at 9 a.m. April 1 at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, near Wheaton. The food bank provides nutritious meals to those in need in 13 counties, including Kane County.

RACING TO RAISE AWARENESS Foodie 5K to take place in Wheaton, Romeoville and Libertyville to help those who are food insecure

By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com WHEATON – Thousands of people are expected to participate April 1 in the Foodie 5K at Cantigny Park near Wheaton, which will benefit the Northern Illinois Food Bank and its goal of solving hunger in its 13-county service area, including Kane County.

The fourth annual race, which will start at 9 a.m., is one of three races in the area this year that will benefit the food bank in Geneva. Last year, the three races raised more than $216,000 for the nonprofit. Every dollar raised provides $8 worth of food, said Elizabeth Gartman, communications manager for the food bank.

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If you go ■ WHAT: Foodie 5K to benefit Northern

Illinois Food Bank ■ WHEN: 9 a.m. April 1 ■ WHERE: Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield

Road, near Wheaton ■ INFO: solvehungertoday.org

Sugar Grove Herald, is a sponsor of the Foodie 5K. This year’s Foodie 5K race series will feature an all-new course at Lewis University in Romeoville. Last year, the race was at the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet.

Registration per race is $35 for adults and $15 for children ages 6 to 12.

Children 5 and younger are free. The race will go on, rain or shine.

The public is invited to come out

and cheer on the runners and walkers.

They also are welcome to check out the Foodie Fest area, which will have eight gourmet food trucks and a kids zone featuring various games.

Along with the race Sept. 9 at Lewis University, a race will once again be at Independence Grove in Libertyville on May 13. The Foodie 5K race series is becoming a popular fundraising event for the organization, Gartman said.

“It’s our second or third largest event,” she said. “We thought it was a good fit for fitting in with our mission.”

As of March 24, more than 1,000 people had registered for the Cantigny race.

More than 80 percent of the food distributed by the Northern Illinois Food Bank is donated from retailers, manufacturers and farmers, and

through community food drives.

Those who want to participate in the Foodie 5K don’t have to be athletic.

“You can walk or run, or you can also volunteer,” Gartman said.

Volunteers are needed to do such things as direct traffic, distribute water to participants, and guide and cheer on participants on the course.

All volunteers must be 8 years old or older. Volunteers 8 to 15 years old will need to register with an adult. All volunteers must be willing to work outside.

An official Foodie 5K volunteer T-shirt will be given to volunteers helping on race day only. Those who want to volunteer can sign up through the Northern Illinois Food Bank’s website, solvehungertoday.org.

“It’s a great opportunity for families who might be interested,” Gartman said.

TOM’S COOKBOOK LIBRARY Tom Witom A good example of Redmond’s approach is shown in her recipe for Creole ‘n’ Thin Hot Crab dip. She recommends this appetizer be accompanied by Shelly’s Skinny Chops (both recipes follow).

Redmond also provides a short but helpful primer on what to stock in the skinny Louisiana pantry.

Journalist Tom Witom, who lives in Elgin, has written extensively for years about food and the food industry. Contact him at editorial@ kcchronicle.com.

Nonstick cooking spray 2 8-ounce packages light cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons spicy mustard 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon light Cajun seasoning* 1 pound or 2 6-ounce cans crabmeat, drained and picked through 1 onion, minced

Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl. Pour crab mixture into casserole dish.

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St. Charles Jank ambassador preps to pass torch KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com The first recipient of the Guitar of St. Charles Jank Award, George Ressinger, is warming up for his final act as the community’s Jank ambassador: passing the baton – or the guitar, as it were – to the next recipient of the prestigious award.

The Guitar of St. Charles Jank Award celebrates the artistic diversity and achievements of St. Charles’ young people. Ressinger’s family, friends and teachers got behind his nomination for the award in 2016 for his outstanding embodiment of these qualities.

“George represents everything this award stands for: consistency, integrity, diversity and perseverance,”

said Steve Douglas, a Jank Guitar Store board member, in a news release.

The award celebrates the artistic diversity and achievements of St. George Charles’ young people Ressinger who contribute to the community’s cultural landscape by broadening local tastes and bringing awareness of the global musical arts community to St. Charles, stated the release.

“Art provides us with inherent value on a global scale – both individually and as a whole community,” Douglas said. “The thing that separates this award from others is that it’s focused on that complete package. Not just the artistic ability or the academic

achievement, but the synergy of the two and how that is expressed in an individual’s participation in society.”

Selected by a panel of judges, Ressinger received the Guitar of St. Charles Jank Award and ambassadorship for his impressive leadership and achievement in both academic and artistic pursuits, stated the release.

His academic resume boasts a 4.55 GPA, while he participates in everything from jazz choir to Model United Nations. As of spring 2017, Ressinger has spent nearly a year working with Chicago physicists at Fermilab, the release stated.

In his spare time, Ressinger plays in a band, builds guitars, volunteers, and even designed and built an inertial electrostatic nuclear fusion reactor – becoming one of fewer than

100 amateur physicists ever to fuse the atom, stated the release.

As Jank ambassador, Ressinger has met with local business and government leaders, advanced his peer-to-peer musical mentoring and been a public voice for arts and culture among Tri-Cities’ youth. With 12 weeks left on his tenure as Jank ambassador, Ressinger will play an integral role on the panel of judges selecting the next recipient of the Guitar of St. Charles Jank Award.

For more information about the Jank ambassador or to nominate outstanding local youth between the ages of 10 to 18 for the Guitar of St. Charles Jank Award, visit www. thejankguitarstore.com/ambassador-nomination.html. Nominations are due May 15.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra Music Director Andrew Grams will use visuals and musical excerpts played by the ESO for “Inside the Music.” After intermission, the orchestra will perform the entire work. Tickets cost $30 for adults, and $12 for students at ElginSymphony.Org or 847-888-4000.

ANTHRAX WITH SWORN ENEMY: 8 p.m.

March 31, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Coming events include The Commodores dance party, 5 p.m. April 2, with Buddy

Guy’s daughter, Carlise Guy, opening with The NuBlu Band; The Marshall Tucker Band, 7:30 p.m. April 4; Thunderstruck in an AC/DC tribute, 7:30 p.m. April 6; Livingston Taylor, Tom Chapin and the folk-rock group EVA, 8 p.m. April 7; Dave Davies of The Kinks, 8 p.m.

April 8; and The Lennon Sisters, 3 p.m. April 9. The Club Arcada Speakeasy & Showroom is an all-ages venue, open from 5 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays to 1 a.m., and select Thursdays and Sundays. There is a two-drink

minimum (without food) and typically an entertainment charge. “Gatsby Girls and Guys” welcome guests in 1920s attire. Lee Rocker of The Stray Cats will star at 8:30 p.m. March 31 and April 1. Tickets have gone on sale for Rosie & The Rivets appearing April 7. Alexis Cole will sing in three shows April 8 and 9 titled “The Magic of Disney.” She has performed with the Boston Pops and at

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MARCH 31

A CONDUCTOR AND ORCHESTRA TAKE APART AND REASSEMBLE BRAHMS’ SYMPHONY NO. 4: 8 p.m. March 31, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin.

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Registered dietitian and cookbook author Shelly Marie Redmond was born in Houma, La., and sings the praises of her family’s Cajun heritage.

In “Skinny Louisiana ... in the Kitchen” (Pelican), Redmond advises fans of jambalaya, grilled shrimp and other celebrated foods to take heart.

Rather than scold“Skinny ing home cooks for Louisiana their favorite dishes, ... in the Redmond observes in Kitchen” the preface: “You may panic at the sight of sugar, flour or oil as ingredients. But my goal is to reduce these amounts by one-third – not fully eliminate them from the dish.”

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‘Guys and Dolls’ to be staged at West Aurora High School KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com AURORA – West Aurora High School Drama Troupe 2013 will present its spring musical, “Guys and Dolls,” at 7 p.m. April 27, 28 and 29 in the West Aurora High School auditorium. Tickets are now available for purchase at sd129tickets.org. A limited amount will be sold at the door.

The show follows gambler Nathan Detroit, who is struggling to find a Photo provided location for his big craps game. After Trevor Frueh (from left, Arvide Abernathy), director Ken Ruffalo and senior Mary Currie finding a location that requires a pay(Sarah Brown) work on blocking a scene for their upcoming performance of “Guys and ment of $1,000 to use, he decides to bet his best friend, Sky Masterson, that Dolls” in the auditorium at West Aurora High School.

Sky cannot get the virtuous and refined Sarah Brown to go out on a date with him. Despite a bit of resistance, Sky manages to get Sarah to agree to a date in exchange for bringing people into her mission. Meanwhile, Nathan’s long-time fiancée, Adelaide, is pressuring him to finally commit to marrying her.

The show is directed by Ken Ruffalo, with choral direction from Liz Hutchinson and assistant directing by Jen Pauley, John Proczko and Sherry Becker; pit ensemble led by Morgan Lanahan; stage crew led by Sean Tait; choreography by Lindsay Cirrincione; and auditorium management by Todd Mielcarz.

POETRY CORNER ‘Grandpa David Ross Steals the Show’

Chicago’s so proud of the breaking news, Chicago Cub’s World Series champion put on some dancing shoes.

David (Grandpa) Ross and Lindsay Arnold danced to “Go Cubs Go”

Judge Len told him he made a first base Series home run hit as we watched on Also his last game to play, so proud of While Grandpa stole the show.

Grandpa on a job well done.

During the World Series 2016 – seventh He is the first Major League Baseball game player David brought the World Series history To dance on the DWTS dance floor fame To top it all off – Being the oldest player to hit a World All four judges gave a very good score.

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It is hard to believe he’s just a beginner Dancing as a pro, he could be another trophy winner Let’s keep Grandpa dancing with a top ballpark score VOTE, VOTE, VOTE at 800-868-3404.

Marlene Cutchin, Carpentersville teach it with JoAnne McElroy. The cost is $65 and includes optional follow-up sessions.

Scholarships are available. Register by calling 630-377-1846 or at healinggardensatstonehillfarm.com. Beginning April 9, the gardens will open to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the second Sunday of each month from April through October. People are welcome to read, nap, draw, meditate, journal, swing, walk or simply do nothing. Admission costs $5 per person and $10 per family; it’s free for cancer survivors. An optional outdoor yoga class is offered from 1 to 2 p.m., weather permitting, with instructor Nicole Parmelee. Yoga class proceeds go to last year’s teacher, Nancy May, who is dealing with illness. To register, text (preferred) or call Parmelee at 630-940-4021.

Groups can reserve days, and Healing Gardens can be rented with indoor meeting room. For more information, call or text 630-740-2597.

the Kennedy Center. For the full lineup, visit arcadalive.com or call 630-962-7000.

“MAD GRAVITY” FARCE: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through April 15, Riverfront Playhouse in downtown Aurora. Co-directed

by Patrick Deering of Batavia and Amaria Von Dran of Geneva, it’s a lighthearted look at relationships, parenting and the meaning of life. In the cast is Kirsten Carroccia of Batavia. Tickets cost $17, $15 for students and seniors, with discounts for military and first responders. An email exclusive offers $12 tickets for Friday performances, using code 12FRI. Reservations are encouraged at shawurl.com/30vk or 630-897-9496. Visit riverfrontplayhouse.com.

COLLECTIVE SHOW BY 14 ARTISTS: through April 2, Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water APRIL 3 St., Batavia. Anton Witek displays assemHABITAT WORKDAYS AT FERMILAB NATblages in the second-floor Kane County URAL AREAS: 1 p.m. various Mondays and Chronicle gallery. Hours are 1 to 9 p.m.

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all is here and it’s the perfect time for a pot of tasty soup. The question now is which one will I make first.

A couple of years ago, while experimenting with new soup ideas, I made a soup combining cauliflower and broccoli. I actually used a package of frozen California-style vegetables, which also included carrots. In order to blend the flavors, I opted to finely chop the vegetables in the food processor. The gouda cheese gives this soup a wonderful flavor, but you can substitute another cheese if desired.

Another great soup is made with three cheeses and chicken. Although this new creation is called three-cheese white chili, it is more like a soup than a chili. The addition of cumin and cayenne pepper gives it the chili flavor.

If you enjoy experimenting in the kitchen,

soups are a good place to start. These two were made of ingredients I found in the pantry, freezer and refrigerator. You could take these soups as a basic recipes and change them with ingredients you have on hand.

I like hush puppies with both of these soups.

Perhaps this is because I like a crusty fried bread. I can’t help but smile when I think of what my late assistant, Mauna, said about my love of hush puppies. She said you always could tell which plate was mine because of the naked hush puppies on it. I usually eat the crust and leave the rest.

If you don’t want to make hush puppies, Southern cornbread is also good with these soups.

Prudence Hilburn of Piedmont has won more than 30 national cooking awards and written several cookbooks, including, “Simply Southern and More.” Write her at prudencehilburn@aol.com or visit www.prudencehilburn.com.

SIMPLY GOOD BROCCO-FLOWER SOUP

1 pkg. (16 oz.) California-style frozen vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower and carrots), thawed 2 cans (14 oz. each) low-sodium chicken broth 1 envelope (about 1 oz.) ranch dressing mix 1 cup half and half 8 oz. shredded Gouda cheese Pour the thawed vegetables into food processor. Process by pulsing until the vegetables are chopped into small pieces (not puréed). Spoon into soup pot and add the chicken broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium. Cook for about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the ranch dressing mix and half and half. Mix well and cook over medium heat for another 5 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted.

THREE-CHEESE WHITE CHILI

Heat olive oil and butter in large soup pot.

Add onions and sauté until tender but not browned. Add garlic, chili peppers, cumin, oregano, Cayenne, beans and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and add chicken and cream cheese, in small pieces. Stir and heat until cream cheese begins to melt.

Add white Velveeta and pepperjack cheese and heat until cheese melts.

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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 3/4 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 (4 oz.) can green chili peppers 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon oregano leaves 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 cans cannellini beans (or other white beans), undrained 2 cups chicken broth 2 cups cooked, chopped chicken breasts 3 oz. cream cheese 3/4 cup shredded Quesco Blanco Velveeta cheese 3/4 cup shredded pepperjack cheese

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ABOVE: Lynn Rymarz portrays Alexander Hamilton’s wife, Eliza in “Her Hamilton: As Told By His Wife, Eliza” presentation March 26 at the Batavia Public Library.

RIGHT: Books about Alexander Hamilton and the founding fathers are on display March 26 at the Batavia Public Library during a presentation about Hamilton’s wife, Eliza.

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BOTTOM LEFT: Lynn Rymarz portrays Alexander Hamilton’s wife, Eliza in “Her Hamilton: As Told By His Wife, Eliza.” Eliza Hamilton was the wife of America’s first Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton.

Rymarz, who also presents programs as The Unsinkable Molly Brown and Wallis Simpson: Duchess with Style, told about the founding of the nation, the toll it took on the Hamiltons’ marriage, their love for each other and their children, his betrayal, his death in a dual and her life after his death.

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LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT: : A full house listens as Lynn Rymarz portrays Alexander Hamilton’s wife, Eliza in “Her Hamilton: As Told By His Wife, Eliza” at the Batavia Public Library.

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Worth the wait Adopting a child from foster care wasn’t the plan, until it was

By TARA MONTGOMERY The Washington Post

Eight hundred thirty-two days.

Worth the wait.

My name is Tara Montgomery. I’m a single mother and an administrative secretary at a high school in Arizona – and, on Dec. 20, 2016, I officially adopted my 3-year-old son, Michael.

My first adopted child.

My daughter, who wanted to savor the moment, snapped a photograph of Michael, one victorious fist raised in the air, another hand holding a chalkboard with a few words written in marker: “Some things are worth the wait,” the sign read. “After 832 days in foster care, today I’m adopted.”

She posted the photograph on Twitter. More than 143,000 likes and 57,000 retweets later, my new son’s adoption – and the joy on his face at finally joining his forever family – went viral.

Michael first entered our lives as a foster child on Feb. 14, 2015. My decision to become a foster mother wasn’t easy (or quick). I never expected to become one. My daughters’ dad passed away in 2001, and I was a single mother raising three young daughters in a tumultuous economy.

But a few colleagues approached me: Are you willing to use your experience and speak with teenagers who have lost a parent? I said yes. I talked to them. I counseled them. As time went on, though, I began noticing more and more students who didn’t have anyone. My heart felt for these children and their circumstances. It’s not their fault – and it’s sad to see anyone in a situation where they’re moving through life without guidance from someone who loves them.

One day, after being approached by another colleague at the school where I work, my daughters and I made the choice. We were going to do what we could with what we had to make a difference to children who had nothing. I became a foster mother – and my daughters became foster sisters.

We welcomed three children into our family, one at a time, acknowledging each welcome would be temporary: a short-term relief for these kiddos whose immediate futures were unclear.

In early 2015, I received a phone call from the Arizona Department of Child Safety, which handles foster care in our state. “We need to move a little boy to a new home,” said the voice on the other end of the line. “Are you interested?”

Yes. We personally picked him up from the parking lot of a mall. Our fourth foster child, and his third foster home.

That Valentine’s Day in 2015, Michael joined our family in what we all assumed would be a temporary living situation in this 18-month-old boy’s transition to a more permanent home.

And that’s when everything changed.

I wasn’t looking to adopt a new child. I have three daughters to care for – and a baby granddaughter.

All we set out to do was to make sure kids without parents didn’t have to worry, if only for a short period of time, about what would happen to them.

Photo provided by Dae Brown

On Dec. 20, 3-year-old Michael celebrates his adoption.

There were plans in motion to reunite Michael with his biological mother, and I was proud of being able to give him relief until that happened.

The next 22 months went fast.

Michael’s presence brightened our lives as much as we hoped to brighten his life through fostering.

His laugh. His smile. His energy. It became a part of our home’s ecosystem. It was an instant connection.

Now, let’s be clear: Our foster experience wasn’t a cakewalk. Michael suffered from asthma attacks for which we had to take him to the doctor – more than a few times. We had to carry around his inhalers and learn how to use EpiPens. We visited doctors, emergency rooms and specialists 26 times in the first year. He was a sick little guy.

I wasn’t the first foster mother (and won’t be the last) to look into the mirror after an all-nighter with my new child and say to myself, “I don’t know what I’m getting myself into.” But, as often happens, overcoming these bumps in the road has made our family stronger.

Michael developed an incredibly special bond with my youngest daughter while dealing with these issues. Whenever he has a particularly bad

asthma attack, the only person he wants to sleep next to is her. He’s comforted by her presence, and she’s comforted by being “that person” in his life.

They adore each other in a way that may not have happened otherwise – at least not as quickly.

From changing his diaper, putting on his shoes, or simply pouring him a drink at dinner and snuggling with him at night, as Michael grew, my daughters grew, too.

•••••• Michael loves trucks and trains. He loves running on the sand at the beach, seeing the waves come in and waving at the seals as they lie on the wet rocks. Only 3 years old, he calls the beach his “happy place.”

He revels in leaving surprise selfies on our cellphones. He often wakes in the morning to tell me, “Mom, I so happy.” He will run into the girls’ rooms and ask them, “Dae, T – Are you so happy?” (We are all so very happy.)

These are only a few of the things I’ve learned about Michael since picking him up that day in early February. These small, unique details you learn about children – they make everything worth it. He went from “a foster child” to “my foster child” in the blink of an eye.

And that’s why, when the next phone call came – informing us the ongoing efforts to reunite Michael with his biological mother had fallen through – it didn’t take long for my daughters and me to decide.

Everything had seamlessly clicked into place from the beginning: This little boy came to us on Valentine’s Day. He came to us on Arizona’s birthday. He has the same last name as my biological daughters. He looks like them. He has our sense of humor. He made our family stronger.

And, more than that, we never wanted him to wonder again where he might end up next. So, on Dec. 20, 2016, we adopted Michael – and he became a permanent part of our family.

He woke up a few days later on Christmas morning to a tree with presents under it. He flung open the wrapping paper to find Thomas the Tank Engine trains and a new bicycle, all while being surrounded by new, permanent family members for the first time – people who loved him and cared for him and would continue to do so forever.

The process may have been easier for us than for others, because Arizona has been working to make foster care and adoption an easier choice and to empower parents to welcome children in need into their families. According to the numbers, more children are leaving state care here than entering it for the first time in seven years – and more than 3,600 children in Arizona were adopted in fiscal 2016.

I can’t promise every step of the way will be easy or that you won’t wonder whether it’s worth the upcoming speed bump in the road. What I can promise is this: Whatever you face on your route to adoption, the smile on your child’s face will be worth it.

It took me 42 years to realize what it feels like to adopt a child, this beautiful little boy, into my life.

More than 15,000 days.

Worth the wait.

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Siegel, theislegendary bluesofharmon52nd Academy of Country Music ica player, blues pianist, singer, songwriter, Sunday on CBS. authorAwards and composer, will perform with 8 p.m. on % WMAQ EYSO’s Brass Choir and Youth Symphony, Chicago Justice playing classical and blues music, including a Time is of the essence for the State’s Atpremiere from Composer-in-Residence Ethan torney’s office — and investigators Dawson Parcell. are available tickets.elgin. and NagelTickets (Jon Seda, Joelleat Carter) in particular — after a pregnant woman is edu or 847-622-0300.

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9 p.m. on ^ WBBM Blue Bloods My baby applied for her first The police drama marks itsjob, 150th episode job! Well, not her first exactly, with the new story “A Deep Blue Goodbye,” but the first job she wanted that as Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) fears for the required application.

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Bridget Moynahan, and Another milestone Will Estes, Len Marisa Ramirez and moment!

ButCariou, one blank remained Amy Carlson also star. incomplete. p.m. on + WTTW “What’s9 Jackson’s address?” she Great Performances asked. He’s the black lab who depends Gustavo Dudamel returns to this series in on herprogram to let him every day after a new without the self-explanatory school. title “Dudamel Conducts Tangos Under the Stars With not the LA Phil,”Ileading “Huh, sure,” repliedthe asLos I Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl leaned over the kitchen sink to get in works by Argentinian composers — and a Nope, house bygander.

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Don’t argue with your brother Dr. Wallace: I’m 12 and have a 10-year-old brother and we both live with our mother. Our parents are divorced. My problem is that I get blamed for everything my brother does wrong.

I’ll give you an example. Five minutes ago, he got angry because our puppy wanted to play with me rather than him. Did he walk away and say that he’d play with the puppy later? No! Instead, he ran to his room and slammed the door. This caused a picture hanging on the wall to fall, breaking the glass and scratching the picture.

Was my brother punished for his temper tantrum? No! I’m sent to my room for “aggravating” my little brother. It’s not my fault that the dog enjoys my company more than my brother’s.

I called my dad and explained everything to him and he said to ignore my brother when he has a bad temper. That’s very hard to do. Do you have any better advice?

Remember, this guy is a little monster. – Sissy, Waco, Tex. Sissy: It appears that Mother Nature has decided that 10-yearold brothers will always pester older sisters. I don’t know why, except maybe it teaches sisters the meaning of tolerance. Thank goodness this stage doesn’t last too long (though I realize even one day seems too long right now.) Sooner or later, almost certainly, the two of you will be good buddies. Honest!

Try hard to share with your brother and include him in some of your activities; and, even though it might be difficult, give him a word or two of praise every day. And, above all, don’t argue with him.

No one said it was fun for a 12-year-old girl to have a 10-yearold brother, but when you’re older you’ll be glad he’s around! Just wait and see.

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’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace Dr. Wallace: Tattoos are in. I’d like to get the tattoo of a butterfly on my left shoulder and my boyfriend is pushing for me to get one.

But I haven’t done so yet because I’m concerned about getting an STD infection from the tattoo needle. My boyfriend says it’s impossible to get a sexually transmitted disease from being tattooed.

I’m not so sure about that.

What is the truth? – Adella, Las

Vegas, Nev. Adella: People can become

infected with an STD by sharing needles for any reason, including doing drugs, ear piercing, or tattooing!

Of course, all tattoo artists say they use new needles for every tattoo they perform.

I’m sure most of them do. But the risk is still there.

Dr. Wallace: I’m a 13-year-old girl and my mother is an alcoholic. She used to get drunk every day. When I was younger I thought all mothers got drunk, but as I grew older I found out this wasn’t true. I couldn’t invite my friends over because my mother would embarrass me.

Then one day my father and I convinced her to get help and she did. She missed my birthday because she was getting treatment, but when she finished, she gave me my best present ever -- a sober mother. I love her very much and consider her my hero. I am so happy that I now have a “real” mom.

I’m the happiest girl in the world.

– Happy, St. Paul, Minn.

Happy: I share in your joy! I

wish your family, and especially you, joy forevermore. Your letter

made my day!

Dr. Wallace: I’m 16, and like

most teenage girls, I’m concerned about being overweight, especially now that it’s almost “bikini” time.

My school counselor called me into her office today and said that some girls at school are concerned because I’m so thin. They told the counselor that I might be anorexic.

I don’t eat a lot, but I’m sure that I don’t have an eating disorder. My counselor called my mom and told her that she was concerned about my “slimness,” and advised mom to get me checked out.

My mom asked me to write to you and ask how we would know if I had a disorder. – Nameless, Roch-

ester, N.Y. Nameless: Answer these ques-

tions honestly. A “yes” answer to any one of these questions indicates that you could be suffering from anorexia or bulimia and should seek evaluation from a professional (doctor, psychologist, social worker).

• Do I restrict my intake to less than 500 calories a day?

• Do I skip two or more meals a day?

• Do I eat a lot of food within two hours, while feeling out of control?

• Do I use laxatives or water pills to lose or control weight?

• Do I exercise excessively or vomit?

• Do I avoid social functions, or stay home from school or work, just to keep an eating or exercise schedule?

If you do need professional assistance, obtain it soon. Both anorexia and bulimia are serious eating disorders and if not overcome, can lead to permanent damage or even death in extreme cases.

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

Graciousness key to art of accepting compliment Dear Abby: I’m DEAR ABBY a young man in my mid-20s, and Jeanne I have a deeper Phillips voice than my stature would typically suggest. Close friends even get thrown off when I talk to them if they haven’t seen me in a while. I’m fairly happy with it, and people often ask if I do radio or voice acting. I run into problems, though, when strangers comment on it. If someone says, “Wow, has anyone ever told you that you have a great voice?” or something of that nature, my first impulse is to make a joke about it. If I’m not quick enough on my feet, however, I often catch myself saying something like, “Yeah, I get that a lot,” or, “I know,” both of which sound egotistical, and I feel embarrassed afterward. Is there a way to acknowledge the compliment that doesn’t come off so pretentious? – Not Quick on My Feet Dear Not Quick: Yes, accept the compliment graciously by saying, “Thank you.”

Dear Abby: My husband has been sick and unable to work for several years due to a debilitating illness. He has been home taking care of the kids while I have been working full time.

We have lost everything because of the financial burden of his illness. I am very grateful to my parents for helping us financially during this tough time. Unfortunately, I believe some of my family think my husband is faking his illness.

This is hurtful since they have known him for a long time (we’ve been married 12 years).

My sister recently asked him in a rather nasty way why he doesn’t just go get a job, and I’m beginning to think that my parents share her sentiment.

He already feels guilty and worthless for not being able to provide for our family. It’s coming to the point where I just want to get away from them and cut off contact. Should I address the issue or just let it go? – Sick in the South Dear Sick: By all means address the issue.

What your sister did was both cruel and out of line. Ask your parents if those are their sentiments as well, because you are concerned they might be. If they are having doubts about your husband’s physical problems, offer to share medical information that proves his health problems are all too real. Because your parents have been helping out financially, it might help to clear the air.

Dear Abby: My son just got some devastating news. He found out that the son he has raised for 20 years isn’t his. We will always love the young man regardless. The thing is, how do we help our son to overcome losing a child we all thought was his? – Heartbroken in Texas Dear Heartbroken: Regardless of who contributed the sperm that fertilized the egg that became your grandson, the person your son raised IS his son. The bond is there. Your son is the only father he has ever known. If you move forward from there and don’t deviate from that path, you should all be able to deal with this in a positive manner.

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

ASK THE DOCTORS / ELIZABETH KO AND EVE GLAZIER ty good, try it again. Now, let’s talk about stress-reduction techniques.

Fortunately, with the advent of wellness programs in many workplaces, stress management is now taken seriously. Instruction begins with the basics – no smoking, limit caffeine, drink less alcohol, cut down on screen time, get more sleep, take time to exercise and eat a balanced diet. If you recognize any of your own behaviors in that list, consider making a change.

Thanks to the mainstreaming of practices like meditation, tai chi and yoga, all of which have been proven to measurably reduce stress when practiced regularly, groups and classes are available practically everywhere.

Whether it’s at your gym, a community center, a senior citizens center or even on YouTube, there’s a class that’s right for you. When it comes to exercise, don’t forget about oldies but goodies like a brisk walk or a gentle jog. You’ll burn off some steam, work up some endorphins and quite likely feel refreshed.

And don’t forget about fun. In a task-oriented world that has become fixated on success and results, doing something for the simple enjoyment of it has somehow fallen out of favor.

In the same vein, reaching out to friends and family – in person, not via text or Facebook – can help you feel less stressed. Research shows that isolation is as toxic as some diseases, and the therapy can be as simple as a “hello.”

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: News reports are saying that researchers have figured out how stress causes a heart attack, and that it all starts in the brain.

I quit smoking, I exercise and I’ve switched to a healthy diet. But how am I going to control my brain?

Dear Reader: The physical connection between the mind and the heart is something that, even in the absence of scientific data, humans have long intuited. Just take a look at our language. Feelings and events can be heartbreaking, heart-stopping and heart-rending.

The guy everyone’s crushing on is a heartthrob. When it doesn’t work out, your heart aches.

Now a paper published in The Lancet offers scientific proof of what everyone from Shakespeare to Beyonce has been saying all along – emotional stress directly affects the heart.

Drawing from two studies, researchers found that when people had high levels of activity in the amygdala, which is the region of the brain that telegraphs emotions like fear, stress and dread, they were more likely to develop heart disease.

Participants with a hyperactive amygdala had more inflammation in their arteries, and the region of their bone marrow that creates red blood cells was more active.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among adults, not only in the United States, but in the world. In 2013, one-third of recorded deaths in the U.S. were due to cardiovascular disease. All of which makes managing the mind-heart connection even more vital.

But how? You can begin right now by taking a slow, deep breath. If that felt pret-

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Geneva

0N167 Alexander Dr: Sold on or before 022717

by King Trust to Maurer Trust; $735,000 0N299 King Dr: Sold on or before 022217 by Shodeen Homes Llc to Michael C Zoellick & Stephanie S Wilbrandt; $325,000 0N544 Morrill Dr: Sold on or before 022317 by John C Vyskocil to Hp Illionois I Llc; $445,000 10 Ford St: Sold on or before 020717 by State

Backs to Protected Forest Preserve

Spectacular walk-out situated on a beautiful .44 acre lot with a 400 acre view! Warm & inviting from the moment you step inside, this one-of-a-kind property will please even the most discerning of buyers. Brazilian Cherry HW floors, built-ins & numerous large windows. Expansive screened porch ideal for relaxing & watching sunrises or sunsets over the protected Forest Preserve & Wetlands. Private & breathtaking!

4115 ROYAL TROON CT , ST. CHARLES $699,000

Magnificent and Sun-Drenched

THE BEST LOCATION in St. Charles - highly coveted neighborhood close to Pottawatomie Park, Fox River, shopping & more! This remarkable property backs & sides to acres of Norris Woods Nature Preserve & bike/walking trails! Impeccable finishes, décor & millwork thru-out, plus a breathtaking 2-story family room w/a large wall of windows that make the most of the natural light & attractive surroundings.

1047 N THIRD AVE , ST. CHARLES $639,900

North Aurora

190 White Oak Dr: Sold on or before 022417 by Jeffreis Trust to Benjamin Bauer; $235,000 215 Ridge Rd: Sold on or before 022717 by Graham C Boote to John Moe & Claudia Moe; $210,000 223 Ridge Rd: Sold on or before 011917 by Parley C Casto to Pamela A Kicn; $213,000 260 Kathryn Ln: Sold on or before 020717 by Allen R Mars Estate to Alicia Aurit; $174,000 805 Acorn Dr: Sold on or before 012717 by Steven J Butcher to Richard Banach; $240,000

St. Charles

07N780 Columbine W: Sold on or before 022217 by Thomas Scorby to Douglas Mauger & Aracely Salazar Mauger; $535,000 1009 Ash St: Sold on or before 021717 by Reid A Snyder to Frank P Snyder & Amy J Snyder; $45,400 1025 Oak St: Sold on or before 022217 by Richard T Dunnett to Michael J Rice & Melinda K Rice; $285,000 11 N 5th St: Sold on or before 013017 by Annette M El Sherif to Lynne M Smith; $320,000.00 1106 W Main St: Sold on or before 022217 by Joseph V Arbogast to Fds Holdings Llc; $330,000 114 Sumac Ct: Sold on or before 012717

by Baboock Trust to Michael Nckamp &

Elegant Estate

Graced with character and integrity, this 19th century estate is set in the premier Gold Coast area of downtown Geneva. Enjoy the sophisticated and carefully preserved period details abound.

Private, wooded property features stately wrap-around porch and in-ground pool. Just blocks from town center, shopping, restaurants, Metra and more.

525 FULTON ST , GENEVA $825,000

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Sophistication and Style

At the end of a long, private and winding drive lies this beautiful 5,300+ square foot estate that offers the utmost in quality, character and scenic vistas. The elegantly appointed interior features 10’ ceilings, a large stone fireplace, vaulted and beamed ceilings, and an expansive English basement. Escape to the retreat-like exterior that sits on 1.25 sprawling acres of private, wooded grounds.

505 WEXFORD CT , ST. CHARLES $949,000 Sun en Op -3PM 1

Luxurious Appeal

An architectural treasure, this sensational residence offers a luxurious & exciting environment inside & out! Step inside into the dramatic foyer to find an impeccable estate designed for entertaining on any scale. Enjoy almost 3 acres of picturesque privacy & bask in the outdoor oasis complete with extraordinary pool, waterfall, hot tub, gazebo & mature foliage!

37W759 WOODGATE RD , ST.CHARLES $1,295,000

Situated by Acres of Nature Preserves

Exquisitely elegant with timeless appeal and master craftsmanship set this estate apart. Home depicts an English inspiration and traditional styling. Hardwood floors, exquisite millwork, builtins, main floor master & tons of windows for natural lighting & beautiful views. Walk-out lower level is finished with recreation, media & Florida room.

4N580 PHEASANT RUN DR , ST. CHARLES $1,125,000

Pristine Finishes

This tremendous, LIKE NEW Estate is a notch above the competition! A dramatic open floor plan with volume ceilings, arched doorways, Murano glass light fixtures, radiant heated floors & extensive craftsman millwork throughout! Sited on a tranquil, private lot offering 1.67 acres & an amazing outdoor kitchen with pergola & stunning views! Horses allowed, as well!

41W715 GOLDEN OAKS LN , ST. CHARLES $699,900

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1644 Barkei Dr: Sold on or before 012717 by Michae R Foley to Cartis Financial Corp; $520,500 1644 Barkei Dr: Sold on or before 012717 by Cartus Financial Corp to Robert Peterson & Larriane Peterson; $520,500 2353 Kane Ln: Sold on or before 021717 by Raymond E Jordan to Troy M Spolum & Stephanie C Spolum; $490,000 2S768 Nelson Lake Rd: Sold on or before 022417

by Robert Downs Jr to Anton Marano; $450,000 381 Orion Rd: Sold on or before 022717 by Michel A Thurber to Adrine A Adamezyk; $255,000 493 Ridgelawn Trl: Sold on or before 011917

by Lavery Trust to Mark Anderson & Diane Anderson; $312,000 642 Madison St: Sold on or before 022717 by Chris Clark to Marisa A Burgios; $176,500 685 Winnebago Trl: Sold on or before 012717 by Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Kimrich Capital Investments; $200,000 739 Fox Trail Dr: Sold on or before 020717 by David House to Meghan Aranki; $96,000

Kathleen Lydia Nevie; $248,000 1208 Ronzheimer Ave: Sold on or before 021717

by Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Colleen S Connolly & Joseph C Davis; $175,000 1220 Edwards Ave: Sold on or before 022217 by Karl J Anderson to Kristina L Breitling; $210,000 1315 Howard St: Sold on or before 011217 by Payne Trust to Nelson Romero; $228,000 1320 Persimmon Dr: Sold on or before 021717 by Wiese Trust to Jason G Doran & Allison J Doran; $469,000 1860 Dean St: Sold on or before 021717 by Driessen Properties to Maleor Properties Llc; $615,000 1930 Fairfax Rd: Sold on or before 022317

by Kerri Babcock to Meraldo Bartucci & Filomena Bartucci; $290,000 211 Illinois Ave: Sold on or before 022317 by Joseph R Wenckowski to Brickland Partners Inc; $265,000 3022 Renard Ln: Sold on or before 012717 by Richard B Shilingburg to Rachel A Kowal; $202,500 3448 Dover Hill Ct: Sold on or before 022417

by Wells Fargo Bank Trustee to Christine Schirtzinger & Carl J Schirtzinger; $950,000 34W584 Roosevelt Ave: Sold on or before 013017 by Kane County Sheriff to Pathfinder Holdings Llc Roosev; $150,000 34W939 Stanton Dr B: Sold on or before 021717

by David N Mcauslan to Laura Lococo; $101,000 350 Persimmon: Sold on or before 022217

by Us Bank Na to Timothy S Ellis; $350,000

Homes Llc; $150,000 413 Nelson Dr: Sold on or before 022417 by Steven M Musto to Scott A Bunsen & Mary E Bunsen; $268,500

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Batavia

Bank Of Geneva to James J Mortell; $235,000 1570 Kirkwood Dr: Sold on or before 022417

by Vernon Hundt to Charles Bernard Olson & Barbara Lynn Olson; $289,000 1598 Kirkwood Dr: Sold on or before 021717 by Clabaugh Trust to Carol Rieman; $170,000 2008 Normandy Ln: Sold on or before 012717

by Alliant Cu to Coleman Regan; $248,000 204 Campbell Ct: Sold on or before 022417 by Carol W Bertoux to Maryanne Fox; $505,000 2081 Wild Dunes Ct: Sold on or before 022317 by John A Janes to Philip Sala & Laura Sala; $440,000 241 Lineas Ln: Sold on or before 022717 by John Kelly Erb to Kathryn Wenning; $235,000 2450 Highland Rd: Sold on or before 022217

by Phillip W Sala to Michael W Sagan & Emily K Sagan; $317,500 2509 Camden St: Sold on or before 011217 by Pulte Home Corp to Patricia M Abete; $429,000 2657 Camden St: Sold on or before 012717

by Pulte Home Corp to Matthew D Nadeau & Patricia A Nadeau; $445,000 2676 Stone Cir 304: Sold on or before 011917

by Covent Construction Co to Anthony R Hamilton & Nancy J Hamilton; $176,000 3806 Ridge Pointe Dr: Sold on or before 012717

by Nvr Inc to Pamela R Verner; $429,500 38140 Ridge Pointe Dr: Sold on or before 022717 by Nvr Inc to Paul W Cameron & Cheryln Cameron; $391,000 39W806 S Hathaway Ln: Sold on or before 022217 by Sho Deen Inc to Shodeen

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Once a design punchline, wallpaper entices new generation with the layered rugs and clustered collectibles of the California bohemian aesthetic. Wallcoverings offer a Wallpaper is ready for its next personal touch and less stuff. “People act. The polarizing paint alternative want their homes to feel special and and longtime decorating taboo has unique,” she said. “Wallpaper is the returned to fashion thanks to ulperfect toy to do that with polish.” tra-stylish prints, dimensional fabrics, Paulina Berberian, a creative and new materials that make it easy director at Brewster Home Fashions, a to install and, yes, to remove. Offering wallcovering company, credits millenmore drama than paint, it’s a fun way nial consumers with driving the trend, to transform a room and reflect your as they’re new to the housing market personal style without breaking the and to wallpaper itself. “Young people bank. Some designers even liken it to who grew up in the clean, minimalism contemporary art for the mass market. era have never had wallpaper,” she “It’s a risk,” said Kati Curtis, a says. It’s likely they know it only as a designer with offices in New York and design punchline, the busy ’80s florals Los Angeles. “But, boy, can it pay off.” popular with dentists and grandmas.

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“So, naturally, I think they’re It’s easy to attribute the sales spike to drawn to it because it feels new and style bloggers, HGTV and Instagram, exciting,” she said. “And they’re makbut at the core of wallpaper’s new ing it their own.” popularity is a hint of rebellion.

Indeed, today’s popular papers are Curtis says the renewed interest is vastly different from the old school. in part a backlash to the “sterile grays- The prints are dramatically oversize whites-neutrals” of the ‘90s and early aughts, and the more recent obsession See WALLPAPER, page 63

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by Leandro A Alhambra to Antoine Alahambra & Marabella Alahambra; $382,000 South Elgin 4N569 Jack London St: Sold on or before 10 N Gilbert St 315: Sold on or before 022317 by Robert Riggs to Branda Reda & 022217 by James E Booth Estate to MatilKatherine Simmons; $321,500 de Markwardt; $180,000 4N654 W Blue Lake Cir: Sold on or before 111 Ione Dr C: Sold on or before 021717 020717 by Richard J West to Marvin G

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Designer and artist Dana Gibson’s weekend river house on Virginia’s Northern Neck is a 1948 cottage built of World War II Navy surplus materials, including Jeep crates.

A river cottage holds true to its 1948 roots iron beds and a few wobbly tables had been left behind. An old-fashioned but airy kitchen offered views of the Swirling snowflakes and snow-covwater. ered marshes greeted Dana Gibson the “We all liked it right away,” says first time she and her family drove to Longenderfer, 53, a general contractor. the 1948 cottage that would become their “It was an easy, casual, come-in-andRappahannock River weekend place. throw-your-stuff-down kind of place.”

“It reminded me of that scene in They bought the 1,100-square-foot ‘Doctor Zhivago’ when they come house, less than two hours away from upon the abandoned country house their Richmond home, as a family refrozen in time and push the door treat. Now Gibson, Longenderfer and open,” Gibson says. sons Jack, 18, and DeWolf, 16, come to It was January 2014. Gibson, hustheir Northern Neck house in all seaband Mark Longenderfer and their sons. In the fall, that means enjoying two sons pushed open the front door the sound of geese flying overhead as the real estate agent said would be they take Paco, their beagle, for a walk. unlocked. Inside, the one-story house “We enjoy the simple things here: was a time capsule of vintage cottage good food, a breeze, a sunset,” says living: whitewashed walls, heart-ofGibson, 52, who designs home accespine floors, board-and-batten walls. It sories, fabrics and wallpapers. “While was said to have been built of World some people would have knocked the War II Navy surplus materials, includ- place down and started over, keeping ing Jeep crates. The house had not what’s old is important to me. I wanted been lived in for several years; some old wicker with faded chintz cushions, See COTTAGE, page 60

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Continued from page 58 to keep this place authentic. Our decor is rustic and casual, with a bit of glamping style.” That means baggy white slipcovers, rush carpeting and painted chests mixed with a few fancy curtains and glitzy chandeliers. Fishing poles are mounted to the rafters of the enclosed porch, where the family sometimes has dinner by the light of a silver candelabra.

The house has a breezy, open plan.

There are three small bedrooms and a side sleeping porch. There’s a nice living-dining room, and the front porch, which has a stunning water view, has several ceiling fans and cozy spaces to relax.

Gibson seems to have inherited a talent for art and design. Her mother is a painter. Her great-grandfather was Charles Dana Gibson, a 19th-century illustrator and artist and creator of the elegant “Gibson Girl,” modeled after his wife, Irene Langhorne Gibson. Nancy Lancaster, Dana Gibson’s great-aunt and an owner of the London decorating firm Colefax and Fowler, was one of the most celebrated design figures of the past century, known for her classic English country house style of floral chintz fabrics, old portraits and painted furniture.

Gibson was always attracted to art and design and began her business in the 1990s with a line of hand-sculpted porcelains that were sold at shops such as Neiman Marcus and Henri Bendel. She eventually expanded to other home accessories such as trays, lamps and tole wastebaskets, often in bold patterns and colors. Today she designs fabrics and wallcoverings for Stroheim, furniture for Miles Talbott, and napkins and notecards for Caspari.

In furnishing her rural cottage, Gibson must have channeled Lancaster, who was known for making country houses livable. Although there is a casualness about it all, with thrift shop paintings leaning against the wall and boho throws from World Market tossed about, there are also touches of glamour. She kept the whitewashed walls and chose upholstery and curtains in neutral shades of brown, gray and green.

The couple didn’t do much to the structure of the house. Longenderfer and his crew insulated the living room ceiling and raised the kitchen ceiling. They took out the claw-foot tub from one of the bathrooms and replaced it with a tiled shower. They left the country kitchen pretty much as is, adding a retro Smeg fridge, open shelving and an old green table.

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Continued from page 60 mirrors. One bedroom has a chunky, white four-poster bed Gibson found on Craigslist for $125. In another, a decoupage lamp she received as a gift was topped by a custom shade sewn from a cowhide she picked up at a flea market. Curtains are made of one of her floral fabrics, and she’s papered a few walls in her wallcoverings.

She’s known for jewel tones in her work, and you’ll see them around in small doses. There are piles of iridescent silk pillows on the daybed in the sleeping porch. The dining chairs, which came with the house, have seat covers upholstered in five vivid colors, an idea she picked up from a room

by French fashion designer Christian Lacroix. Gibson’s seat covers are felt, a fabric she says “does well with wet bathing suits.”

The family enjoys being by the river. DeWolf and his father go striper fishing, and dinner might be fish tacos from their catch of the day. Other local seafood is as fresh as can be, thanks to a neighborhood waterman and an oyster farm down the lane.

They might enjoy a casual dinner by the river bank, at a table and a bunch of chairs Gibson pulled from various rooms, lit by a line of bulbs strung between trees.

Gibson’s sons are always telling her not to doll up the place too much; they like it just as it is. “We do things here as a family we don’t seem to have time to do at home,” Gibson says.

“We watch the sun go down from the deck. When it’s raining, we play board games. It’s a total escape.”

RIGHT: Dana Gibson splurges on a retro Smeg refrigerator because it had the same vintage vibe as the house.

BOTTOM LEFT: Looking at the Rappahannock River from the Gibson-Longenderfer place.

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Late afternoon light filters through the front porch, where a silver candelabra glams up the meals. The pillows are made of fabrics Gibson designed.

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strip. Random-match papers continue seamlessly no matter what. Dropmatch papers require extra planning and must be aligned horizontally and vertically on either side, as the pattern is slightly offset from strip to strip.

• Pastes and booking: Pre-pasted wallpapers usually need to be “booked,” which means wetting the paper and letting it sit, usually for about 10 minutes, while the glue activates. Unpasted papers don’t come with adhesive, so you’ll need to paste the wall or the back of the paper.

• Repeats and waste: Repeats are the number of inches a pattern stretches vertically until it repeats itself. Generally, the lower the repeat, the lower the waste.

Solids and textures, for example, have no repeat and little waste because the amount you’ll need is easy to calculate.

• Calculating coverage: Before you buy, you need to determine how much wallpaper you need. This gets tricky when you take windows and doors into account, so using an online calculator (such as those offered by Lowe’s and Home Depot) is recommended. Exact roll measurements vary by manufacturer, but most cover 25 to 28 square feet. Retailers often price wallpaper by the single roll but sell only double or triple rolls.

• Upkeep: Wallpapers are surprisingly durable, and these days, maintaining them is easy. Scrubbable papers can be cleaned with a sponge and detergent.

Washable papers can be gently cleaned or wiped with a damp cloth.

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com): The U.K. wallpaper company, gradually expanding into North America, is known for florals, ticking stripes and rich solids.

■ Aimée Wilder (aimeewilder.com): Fresh, playful and on-trend, this Brooklyn artist’s imaginative motifs are bold without being loud. The Jungle Dream, Deliciosa and Cactus Spirit collections are inspired by exotic flora and fauna. Most are available in 10 or more colorways so you can find the best match for your project.

■ Burke Decor (burkedecor.com): Erin Burke’s online store sells tableware, lighting and furniture, but wallpaper has been her top seller every year since the site launched 10 years ago.

■ Brewster Home Fashions (brewsterwallcovering.com): Peel-and-stick papers are a great choice for apartment dwellers.

WallPops, Brewster’s wallpaper-inspired take on wall decals, are essentially large vinyl stickers that you can cut to fit your space. Peel them off when you’re done.

■ Sherwin-Williams (sherwin-williams.com): A notch more daring than their joint paint lines, Sherwin-Williams and HGTV’s wallpaper collection has such themes as Neutral Nuance, Global Spice, Coastal Cool and so on. Each paper is dry-strippable, washable and eco-friendly.

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and fantastically whimsical, with characters that feel pulled from a storybook and patterns right from the runway. The colors are richer. The fabrics are textured and sometimes three-dimensional.

And the images have a lifelike sharpness thanks to advances in digital printing.

Speaking of which, we’ve hardly scratched the surface when it comes to custom-printed papers. Erin Burke, who runs the contemporary home furnishings website Burke Decor, frequently receives requests to scale and print wallpapers made from personal photos that can be tiled or enlarged to mural size. “It sounds strange, but remember, wallpaper is a conversation piece,” she said, adding that hotels and restaurants already do this in bar areas and bathrooms.

If there’s a common thread to modern wallpaper application, it’s restraint.

Designers suggest using it sparingly and purposefully, in one or two rooms or perhaps a single accent wall (though fabric papers such as grass cloth should cover a whole room). For consumers, that’s low-cost and low-maintenance.

“An artsy, adventurous print can speak for itself,” Curtis said.

Low-maintenance is key. Installing and removing wallpaper used to be a notorious headache, so technology – including new adhesive formulas and stick-and-peel fabrics that strip off walls without leaving residue – has done wonders for its reputation. “The days of scraping and steaming are over,” Berberian said. “Less mess, less stress.”

Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams, said wallpaper has never been more affordable or more convenient. Sherwin-Williams, the country’s largest wallpaper distributor, is planning to release four new books of wallcoverings this year, putting its total catalog at more than 100,000 options.

Those numbers aren’t exactly comforting for folks who are already overwhelmed by all the patterns, textures, fabrics and materials. Where do you start? And when prices range from $25 to $500 per roll, generally, how do you set a budget? Here are a few guidelines for choosing, using and removing wallpaper.

• Types: Wallpaper is categorized by its material and adhesive coating. Nonwoven substrate paper is popular with renters because it dry-strips easily from the wall. Pre-pasted papers come with a water-activated adhesive backing. Both are durable, strippable and generally grease-resistant, which makes them smart choices for those with children or pets. Wallpapers are typically sold as single rolls or bolts (double rolls).

• Print matching: The “match” tells you how to line up the pattern from strip to strip. There are three types: straight, random and drop. Straightmatch papers run the width of the paper and across the seam onto the next

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ABOVE: Room & Board’s Wynton recliner ($1,799 to $2,699, roomandboard. com) is impressively narrow at 30 inches wide; splurge for the leather if you want a classic feel without the clunk.

RIGHT: La-Z-Boy’s Midtown low-profile recliner (from $1,199, la-z-boy.com)

Photo provided by La-Z-Boy

By MEGAN BUERGER Special to The Washington Post Say goodbye to the dad chair. Today’s recliners are slimmer, smarter and more stylish than ever.

Even La-Z-Boy, the 90-year-old brand whose name is as synonymous with classic recliners as Kleenex is with tissues, has updated its product line over the years. In 2010, the company hired actress Brooke Shields as its celebrity spokeswoman to target women ages 35 to 54 and to distance itself from a decades-long association with grandpas, couch potatoes and frat boys who love the lever-lifting footrests and roly-poly cushions.

“I call it Bubba,” Faith Phillips, the company’s vice president of retail store experience, said of the iconic chair. “We love Bubba, and we won’t stop making Bubba, but we wanted to offer more.”

The commercials have been successful: A La-Z-Boy spokeswoman said the company saw three years of double-digit same-store sales growth coinciding with its launch. So last year, the company developed a new retail strategy that puts boutique-style showrooms in cities.

About one-third the size of the company’s standard stores, the boutiques feature La-Z-Boy’s Urban Attitudes collection, which offers contemporary pieces in small footprints, and design consultations. The first showroom opened about a year ago in Washington’s Logan Circle neighborhood.

“The idea is to make these stores reflect their communities,” Phillips said. “We’re considering adding more in other parts of the country, but it has to be the right fit.”

Kelly Taylor, an interior designer in Providence, R.I., said the generational divide about recliners is as much about size as it is about style.

“Clients who ask for recliners are usually older folks who want a place to kick back and have the space to accommodate a big chair and a big ottoman,” she said. “Younger people in their 30s and 40s are all about small spaces, less stuff, cleaner decor. They’re cool with the single center ottoman.”

They also may not have the “sentimental attachment” to recliners that their parents do, she said, which means brands can’t count on that as a draw. But that’s perhaps where the strategy behind La-Z-Boy’s new showrooms comes into play. By opening up shop in trendy neighborhoods, the company lets customers see firsthand how much recliners have evolved in the past 40 years.

The Midtown low-profile recliner (from $1,199, la-z-boy.com) is 33 1/2 inches wide and bears little resem-

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Room & Board’s Dalton recliner ($1,699 to $2,999), sits on wooden legs (or aluminum, if you prefer) and has a midcentury modern look. blance to earlier counterparts.

Other companies have followed suit, of course, and are selling recliners in sleeker silhouettes and modern fabrics. Ikea’s Muren recliner ($299, ikea.com) is understated with a strip of piping on the trim and could easily be spiced up with a bright throw pillow or fur throw. Room & Board’s Wynton recliner ($1,799-$2,699, roomandboard. com) is impressively narrow at 30 inches wide; splurge for the leather if you want a classic feel without the clunk.

For a more on-trend look, consider the company’s Dalton recliner ($1,699$2,999), which sits on wooden legs (or aluminum, if you prefer) and has a mid- century modern look, or Crate & Barrel’s Torino velvet recliner ($1,499, crateandbarrel.com).

Most recliners need at least a foot between the chair and the wall to allow adequate space to recline, but that’s changing, too. In September, West Elm debuted its first power recliner, the Henry ($999, westelm.com), which glides the seat forward into a horizontal position and lowers the back without significantly changing the chair back’s original position.

To keep up with such technical advances, companies are developing battery packs to allow you to float a power recliner in the middle of a room without the hassle of cords, and outfitting chairs with USB ports so you can charge your devices. Needless to say, most modern recliners ditched the lever a long time ago.

“So long as it doesn’t scream recliner, I like them,” Taylor said. “It’s hard to argue with wanting to put your feet up.”

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KOVELS: ANTIQUES AND COLLECTING

BY TERRY AND KIM KOVEL KOVELS.COM Sometimes identifying and dating an antique seems easy, but it fools you.

An unusual wall clock was offered at a recent auction. It was labeled “Friesland wall clock with automata, 1800.”

Friesland is a section of Holland where people have been making clocks since the 1600s. Automata, of course, are the moving figures - in this case, boats that are included below the clock dial for decoration and amusement. There was a moving scene with a woman milking a cow, a fisherman with a fish and three ships with sails. The clock also struck at an hour and half-hour.

The clock case has windows that show the moving pendulum. Add to that the decoration of the case and dial, paintediron Roman numerals, pierced brass hands and mahogany marquetry trim on the wooden case and hood. It had many characteristics of an early 1800s Dutch clock. It was the oldest and the most expensive of many Friesland wall clocks in the sale. Bidders also were sure it was an early clock and the winning bid was $3,444. *** Q: I’d like to get some information and the value of a child’s coffee or tea service with a teapot and lid, six cups and saucers, a creamer and sugar bowl with lid. The pictures on the pieces are of Snow White and the seven dwarfs.

The mark on the bottom of the pot is a crown and the words “Creidlitz Made in Germany,” with “Bavaria” written above the crown.

A: Porcelain Factory Creidlitz was in business in Creidlitz, Bavaria, Germany, from 1913 until at least the 1980s.

The company made coffee and tea sets, tableware, giftware, decorative porcelain and technical porcelain, including switches and sockets. The value of your Snow White tea set is about $100. ***

Q: I have a small cut-glass bottle that has a glass stopper and a silver cap. The bottle is rectangular, about 4 inches long by 1/2 inch wide. I read that in Victorian times, a widow would collect her tears in a vial. Could my bottle be one of these?

A: Tear collecting is referenced in the Old Testament of the Bible, in ancient Roman and Greek writings, and in Victorian poems and novels, but whether tear collecting was fact or legend is unclear. In the mid-1800s, when Victorian mourning customs became popular, it is said vials were used to collect tears wept for the departed loved one. Later, the tears were sprinkled on the grave to signify the end of official mourning. Another version of the custom claims mourning would last until the tears evaporated. It’s difficult to imagine how a crying person could coax their tears into such a small bottle, but it makes a very romantic image. During the Victorian era, glass bottles were made with decorative caps, and were similar in shape to some scent bottles.

Your bottle, cut glass with a silver filigree cap, is worth about $30. If there is a mark on the silver maker’s mark on the cap, it will be worth more. *** Q: When my mother passed away, she left a bowl commemorating the 1939 New York World’s Fair. It’s round, 10 inches wide, and the stamp on the bottom shows it was made as a souvenir

by Paden City Pottery, Paden City, West Virginia. I am interested in finding out its value and where I might find an interested buyer.

A: Your 1939 World’s Fair bowl made

by Paden City Pottery is worth from $35 to $50 in a retail sale, depending on its condition. The brightly colored Art Deco design on the center pictures stylized symbols of the fair, along with musical notes and gilt trim. Some also have a red band on the edge. It may be of interest to collectors of Art Deco items or World’s Fair memorabilia. Collectors from both groups can be found online. Anyone who sells collectibles has to get them somewhere, and many buy from people like you to resell. You probably will be asked how much money you expect to get. ***

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It was more important to own a clock in the 1800s than it is now. There were no cellphones, land phones, wristwatches or electric clocks to tell time if you didn’t have a clock - just the chiming clock in the church steeple or city hall. Home clocks had to be wound at least once a week to keep accurate time. This 1800s Dutch clock had chimes and an entertaining moving scene of ships and fishing. It sold in Massachusetts for $3,444 at a Skinner Inc. auction.

Q: Do people still collect pewter ice-cream molds? Are they safe to use?

I thought it would be fun to get a mold shaped like a baby to use for a baby shower.

A: There still are collectors of the metal molds, but they are much harder to find than they were years ago. The government decided that the lead in the molds was dangerous and ice-cream figures could not be made at ice-cream shops to be eaten by the public. We know several men who worked for icecream manufacturing companies who bought barrels of the useless molds.

They started selling them to antiques collectors and started a hobby. Today the molds are plastic, not metal. There are vintage tin chocolate molds available at some shows. Both kinds of molds were used from about 1880 to 1950. The price of the mold depends on the maker and the size. The larger the more expensive.

To use a mold, you need all the clips and other parts that holds the mold together after it is filled. *** Tip: Chocolate molds can be used to make candy and other party food.

Pour melted butter into the mold, put the filled mold into the freezer. Take the mold out and unmold the fancy shaped pieces of butter for parties. *** 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, 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. *** 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.

Piglet creamer, figural, painted pottery, pink cheeks and pale-blue ears, shaped open top to pour, curled tail forms handle, 1950s, 3 x 5 inches, $15.

Advertising tin, Ox Heart Brand Peanut Butter, heart shaped fruit on leafy branch, yellow paint, bale handle, lid, 1930s, 3 1/2 inches, $50.

Stein, salt-glazed pottery, white, cobalt-blue shamrocks, curvy stems, metal dome lid, push lever, Merkelback & Wick, c. 1905, 6 inches, pair, $165.

Grain shovel, farming tool, handcarved, one piece of wood, paddleshaped, cylindrical handle, c.

1870, 51 x 10 inches, $230.

Sterling-silver carving set, fork and knife, large roast carver, reeded handles, repousse flowers and scroll, Towle, 1898, $310.

Waffle maker, cast iron, round, five hearts and center star, tiny hearts mold, flared base with rim, bale handle, Griswold Erie, c. 1905, $450.

Appliqued quilt, American Glory pattern, spreadwing eagle, flowers, scrolling vine border, white, red and teal, 1950s, 80 x 90 inches, $580.

Imari teapot, brocade and flower panels, plum blossoms, vines, red and white, green and gilt, inset lid, ball finial, 1800s, 10 x 5 inches, $1,135.

Doctor’s Stool, metal, round leather seat, nail back trim, adjustable, baluster post, scroll legs, steel castors, 1920s, 28 x 13 inches, $1,700.

Pocket watch, 14-karat yellow gold, diamond four-leaf clover, beaded pearl border, chain, opal slide, velvet case, Invicta, 1897, 1 inches, $2,185. *** Kovels’ Buyers’ Guide to Modern Ceramics: Mid-Century to Contemporary, modern and mid-century ceramics made since 1950 are among the hottest collectibles today. Our special report, “Kovels’ Buyers’ Guide to Modern Ceramics: Mid-Century to Contemporary” identifies important pottery by American and European makers. Includes more than 65 factories and 70 studio artists, each with a mark and dates. Works by major makers, including Claude Conover, Guido Gambone, Lucie Rie, as well as potteries like Gustavsberg, Metlox and Sascha Brastoff, are shown in color photos.

Find the “sleepers” at house sales and flea markets. Special Report, 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches, 64 pp. Available only from Kovels for $19.95 plus $4.95 postage andhandling. Order by phone at 800303-1996, online at Kovels.com; or mail to Kovels, Box 22900, Beachwood, OH 44122. *** (Cutline for March 19, 2017) (c) 2017 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.

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Yesterday, we had a deal in which a bad trump break was mitigated by a lucky lie in a side suit. Here is another. South was in six hearts. What did he do after winning the first trick with the diamond ace?

North might have jump-rebid four hearts with his six-loser hand. South immediately bid what he hoped he could make. He knew that moving slower probably wasn’t going to help him, so he kept the defenders in the dark.

South had a possible loser in each red suit. However, if the trumps were behaving, he rated to take 12 tricks via four spades, five hearts, one diamond and two clubs. But after cashing his heart ace and leading a second heart, West’s club discard was a blow. Now declarer had to eliminate all of his diamond losers before East could ruff in and lead a diamond to his partner’s queen. How could South do that?

The only chance was to find East with four spades. Then if the suit was played without loss, when East ruffed the fifth spade, declarer would be discarding his last diamond.

If East had four spades to his partner’s two, he was twice as likely to hold the spade jack. So South bravely played a spade to his nine. When it won, he cashed the spade ace, led a club to the king and pitched his three low diamonds on the spades to sneak home.

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COMFORT STATION ★ LUNCH AVAILABLE TOYS ★ STONEWARE ★ TOOLS ★ FISHING ★ LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT JEWELRY ★ ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE ITEMS

1986 RED CORVETTE

Advertising: Tins to include oil companies, cigarettes; 5 gal. standard oil can; pens and bullet pencils; thermometers; scales; beer advertising; neon Kilian's Red and Budweiser signs; bottle openers; letter openers; ashtrays; Dale Earnhardt Jr. mirror; John Deere sign; Schlitz beer bottles. Toys: Cast

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iron arcade; marble launcher; toy horses; Tyco train w/ track; Erector set; tin toys; toy typewriter; “Give-A-Show” projector; Cabbage Patch dolls; matchbox cars; fire engines; “Growing hair Chrissy Doll”; board games; lead soldiers; doll house and furniture; “Jig Saw Jr.”; Pokeman Cards; Power Rangers; doll dishes; vintage Barbie and accessories; Super Nintendo games; toy cars and trucks to include Structo, Marks, Tonka, Hot Wheels; Jay Bee stuffed monkey; Elmos (1970's); Ertl toy tractors to include John Deere, Minn. Moline, International, McCormick. Jewelry: Sterling, gold, costume; backwards Goofy watch; Strawberry Shortcake watch; jewelry boxes; rosary's; antique initial belt buckles; watches; 1964 World's Fair ring.

Stoneware: Cheese crocks; 4 gal. Redwing crock; 6 gal. Western crock & crock jugs; potato bowls; Sleepy Eye pitchers; Stoneware to include Monmouth, Haeger, and McCoy. Military: Bayonet; patches; pins; match book collection; WWI trench art; military ammo box; U.S. Navy medical dept. wool blanket; WWII silkpillow covers; wood explosive boxes. Tools and Landscape Equipment: Bluebird sod cutter; brick saw; Turfco edger; Gill pulverizer; 60 inch belly mower; Parker leaf lift; Tracvac;tree dolly; Stihl back pack blower; 3/4 inch sockets; saws and hand tools; wood jaw clamps; long handle tools; vices; pipe threader (NIB); wood planes; tool boxes; tobacco hatchets; road emergency flares and triangles; Penske timing light and dwell meter; torch hoses; pressure gage hoses; ladders; olive wood pitchfork. Fishing, Hunting, Sporting: Men's ice skates; fishing poles, reels, lures; field glasses; baseball mitts, balls, bats; live trap; minnow buckets; gun case; gun rack; Browning recurve and compound bow; Coleman lantern; Coleman camping stove; Crossman pellet gun; Aqua view fish finder; sports cards and memorabilia; 1989 Kawasaki stand up 650 jet ski; Antique Scandinavian wood ice skates; turkey calls (signed). Art: Navajo; framed “Teenie Weenies” (1923); bubble glass framed art; reversed paint framed picture; Forte etchings; foil art; signed oil paintings; frames. Furniture: Floor and table lamps; prism dresser lamps; sleigh seat; Thonet child's bentwood rocker; stools to include Costco; coat rack; sewing stand cabinet; smoking stand cabinet; lab stools; drying racks; rocking chairs; display case; oak side table; glass top tea cart; school desk; magazine racks; mantle clocks; enamel top table w/ benches; picnic table; outdoor furniture set; metal typewriter table; mid-century stacking tables; desk chair; valet chair; cast iron/wood coffee table. Textiles: Ephemera-Blankets; lace table cloths; tea towels; dresser scarves; leather coats; HeinGericke men's & woman's motorcycle jackets; vintage hats and fur collars; afghan's; quilts; Fulton seed bags; material; burlap potato sacks; old photographs; sheet music; life magazines; equipment manuals; cook books; crochet pieces.

Primitives: “General Store” spice dispenser; corn planters; sled; shotgun shell crimper; ice tongs. Yard and Garden: Cement yard ornaments; shepherd hooks; Sycamore milk can; brass rain birds; bird house; bikes; Rubber Maid horse troughs; screens; yard decorations. Glassware: Sterling salt and pepper; blue canning jars w/lids; occupied Japan tea cups; inkwells; Metlox rooster canister set; Prussia tea cup; blue barrel pickle jar; Stangl vase; glassware to include Nippon, carnival, EAPG, depression, Fenton, Pyrex, Fire-King, Checz bird vases; Murano vase. Collectibles: Star wars VHS; decanters; state spoon collection; thimbles; trivets; Elvis memorabilia; fountain pens; Cherished teddies; political buttons; cameras and accessories; Dietz red globe lantern; Burpee pressure cooker; Dean/Borden/Bowman metal milk crates; wood bowls and paddles; Wagner/Griswold cookware; autoclave; Sterling tongs; Hobart meat slicer; Hanson scale; Homco metal airplanes; shadow box; carbide light w/canteen; RCA Victor radio; fire hose; branding iron; luggage; walking cane w/ 21 hiking badges; Niagara Falls beaded purse; perfume funnel; Mack truck dog bank; Austin elec. guitar w/stand; Bell system box; stained glass windows; horse tack; Hozani southwest pottery; firewood caddies; typewriter; bread boxes.

PARTIAL LISTING - Many other items too numerous to mention - something for everyone!

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All property to be sold to best & highest bidder. No property removed until settled for.

Dan & Nancy Hladilek, Owners

Auctioneers: Chris & Joe Wegener 815-766-0756 or 815-451-2820 Go2wegenerauctions.com

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THAT PART OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 222 OF NORTHLAKE MANOR, AURORA; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 54 MINUTES WEST 1083 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 54 MINUTES WEST 914.87 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 54 MINUTES WEST 78 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 54 MINUTES WEST 114.15 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF HIGHLAND ADDITION TO AURORA, THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 29 MINUTES EAST ALONG SAID NOTHERLY LINE 78 FEET TO A LINE DRAWN SOUTH 0 DEGREES 54 MINUTES WEST FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 54 MINUTES EAST 114.72 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNIN, IN THE CITY OF AURORA, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Common Address: 376 Florida, Aurora, IL 60506 P.I.N.: 15-16-284-009

The mortgage was made by Bessie Hill and given to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. on February 24, 2003, and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds in Kane County, Illinois, as document no. 2003K051169 Summons was duty issued out of the court against you as provided by law and the action is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, as one of the above-named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the action or otherwise make your appearance in the action, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Kane County, Chancery Division, in the courthouse in the city of St. Charles, Illinois, on or before April 21, 2017 a default may be entered against you at any time after that

fice of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Kane County, Chancery Division, in the courthouse in the city of St. Charles, Illinois, on or before April 21, 2017 a default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of the complaint.

Dated: March 2, 2017

past, present or future.

And for other relief; that summons has been issued out of this Court against you as provided by law, and, that this action is 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 of(Published in the Kane County fice of the Clerk of the Circuit Court Chronicle on March 16, 23, 30, on or before 4/13/17, AN ORDER 2017) 1353696 OF DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. PUBLIC NOTICE IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE seal of said Court on 3/14/17. the SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUITKANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Thomas M. Hartwell PEOPLE OF THE STATE Clerk of the Circuit Court OF ILLNOIS, (Seal) Fredricka Quinn Petitioner, Name: Omar A. Salguero vs.

Attorney for: Iveta Tilecky Tavares Sanders Atty Registration No.: 611354 Respondent, 22 E. Downer Place Aurora, IL 60505 Gen. No.: 17 CF 204 PUBLICATION NOTICE (Published in the Kane County The requisite affidavit having been Chronicle, March 23, 30, April 6, duly filed herein, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL RESPONDENTS 2017) 1390245 IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED ACTION, that said action has been PUBLIC NOTICE commenced in said Court by the petitioner, naming you as a IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE respondent therein and praying: 1. That a Petition for a Plenary SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Order of Protection filed in the county of Kane, in the State of In Re Marriage of Illinois, naming Tavares Sanders as Amina Fatimah Hart the respondent, be granted, And, for other relief; that summons Plaintiff has been issued out of this Court vs. against you as provided by law, Fitzgerald L. Wilson and, that this action is still pending Defendant. and undetermined in said Court.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you file CASE NO. 17 D 214 your answer or otherwise make PUBLICATION NOTICE your appearance in said action in The requisite affidavit(s) having this Court, by filing the same in the been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS offices of the Clerk of the Circuit HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL DEFENCourt on or before, April 3, 2017, DANTS IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED AN ORDER OF DEFAULT MAY BE ACTION, that said action has been ENTERED AGAINST YOU. commenced in said Court by the IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have plaintiff (s) naming you as defenhereunto set my hand and affixed dant (s) therein and praying the Seal of Said Court on March FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE 15, 2017. and for other relief, that summons has been issued out of this Court (Published in the Kane County against you as provided by law, Chronicle on March 23, 30, April and, that this action is still pending 6, 2017) 1355577 and undetermined in said Court.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you file your answer or otherwise make your appearance in said action of PUBLIC NOTICE this Court, by filing the same in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on or before May 12, 2017, SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT AN ORDER OF DEFAULT MAY BE KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ENTERED AGAINST YOU. PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have Iveta Tilecky hereunto set my hand and affixed Petitioner, the Seal of said Court on February 22, 2017. vs.

Peter Tilecky Amina Fatimah Hart, Pro Se Respondent.

246 North Sumner Avenue Aurora, Il 60505 CASE NO. 17 D 194 PUBLICATION NOTICE (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 30, April 6, The requisite affidavit for Publi- 13, 2017) 1392889 cation having been filed, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL DEFENDANTS IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED PUBLIC NOTICE ACTION, that said action has been commenced in the said Court by IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE the plaintiff, naming you as defen- SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT dants therein and praying KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS A. That the parties be awarded a judgement of dissolution of marriage dissolving the bonds of matrimony existing between the parties.

B. That the Court make an equitable division of the debts of the parties.

C. That the Court make an equitable division of marital and nonmarital property of the parties.

D. That the defendant be barred from receiving maintenance whether past, present or future.

And for other relief; that summons has been issued out of this Court against you as provided by law, and, that this action is pending and

In Re Marriage of Noemi Santiago Plaintiff vs.

Edgar Santiago Defendant.

CASE NO. 17 D 256 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit(s) having been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL DEFENDANTS IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED ACTION, that said action has been commenced in said Court by the plaintiff (s) naming you as defendant (s) therein and praying for DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and for other relief, that summons has been issued out of this Court

commenced in said Court by the plaintiff (s) naming you as defendant (s) therein and praying for DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and for other relief, that summons has been issued out of this Court against you as provided by law, and, that this action is still pending and undetermined in said Court.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you file your answer or otherwise make your appearance in said action of this Court, by filing the same in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on or before May 19, 2017, AN ORDER OF DEFAULT MAY BE AGAINST YOU. ENTERED IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court on March 1, 2017.

Noemi Santiago-ProSe 1329 Elm Street St. Charles, IL 60174 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle March 30, April 6, 13, 2017) 1392277

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE MATTER OF: Amy Dulmage Gonzalez on behalf of Scott Alexander Becker CASE NO. 17 MR 132 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To: Shawn Becker 411 Leah Lane Woodstock, IL 60098 Notice is given you, the public, that on May 19, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.

Scott Alexander Becker, a minor,

by Amy Dulmage Gonzalez, his/her biological mother and next friend, will request that this Court change his/her present name of Scott Alexander Becker to the name of Scott Alexander Gonzalez. The hearing will take place at 719 South Batavia Avenue, in Geneva, Illinois.

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 30, April 6, 13, 2017) 1391236

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 17 MR 336 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION REGARDING NAME CHANGE Public notice is hereby given that on May 19, 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 Melba Lynne Vehlewald to the new name of Lynne Makenzie Vehlewald pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/21-101 et seq.

March 17, 2017 /s/ Melba Lynne Vehlewald Petitioner (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 30, April 6, 13, 2017) 1393159

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF (DECEDENT): Bernice Z. Reed 1819 Fargo Blvd, Geneva, IL 60134 Date and Place of Death: Aurora, IL 1/1/2017 CASE NO. 17 P 148 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, UNKNOW HEIRS AND LEGATEES 1.Notice is hereby given of the death of Bernice Z. Reed who died on Jan. 1, 2017, a resident of Geneva, IL, Illinois.

2.The Representative for the estate is: Rose Mary Clyburn, 1520

1.Notice is hereby given of the death of Bernice Z. Reed who died on Jan. 1, 2017, a resident of Geneva, IL, Illinois.

2.The Representative for the estate is: Rose Mary Clyburn, 1520 Unionville Wawaset Road, West Chester, PA 19382 3.The Attorney for the estate is: Jennifer B. Nagle, of Kuhn Heap & Monson 552 S. Washington Suite 100 Naperville, IL 60540 4.Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 16, 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 March 7, 2017 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 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 5/284).

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

Charles, Illinois 60174. A copy of dit of its funds for the period Jan-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT any Claim filed with the Clerk must uary 1, 2016 through December Kane County Chronicle KCChronicle.com Thursday, March 30, 2017 • FOR THE SIXTEENTH be mailed or delivered to the/Ex31, 2016 has been •made by

/s/ Jennifer B. Nagle Attorney March 16, 23, 30, 2017 Kane County Chronicle 122669

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEF WEBER Deceased Gen. No. 17 P 166 NOTICE TO CREDITORS, UNKNOWN HEIRS, AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES 1.

Notice is hereby given of the death of JOSEF WEBER, who died on January 13, 2017, a resident of St. Charles, Kane County, Illinois.

2. On March 10, 2017, an Order was entered by the court admitting the Will of JOSEF WEBER dated December 24, 2012 to probate, and appointing ELENA G. WEBER as the Executor of the estate.

3. The attorney of the Executor is JAMES D. SKAAR, of the Law Office of James D. Skaar, 220 South Third Street, Geneva, IL 60134.

4. Within 42 days after the date of the 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 of witnesses to the Will in open Court, or by other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21).

5. Within six months after the date of the Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a Petition with the court to contest the validity of the Will as provided under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1).

6. Claims of any creditor may be filed on or before July 31, 2017.

Any Claim not filed within that period is barred. Claims may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 540 South Randall Road, St. Charles, Illinois 60174. A copy of any Claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Executor's attorney identified above at the address of the Executor's attorney given above within ten days af-

ecutor's attorney identified above at the address of the Executor's attorney given above within ten days after the Claim has been filed.

7. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless an interested party terminates independent administration by filing a Petition to Terminate Independent Administration under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4). /s/James D. Skaar Attorney of the Executor: James D. Skaar Law Office of James D. Skaar 220 South Third Street Geneva, IL 60134 (630) 232-6000 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 30, April 6, 13, 2017) 1392778

PUBLIC NOTICE

VILLAGE OF ELBURN FY 2017-2018 TENTATIVE BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Elburn will conduct a public hearing on the Tentative Annual Budget of the Village of Elburn, Kane County, Illinois, for the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2017 and ending April 30, 2018. Copies of the Tentative Annual Budget are available for public inspection beginning April 4, 2017, at Elburn Village Hall, 301 E. North Street, Elburn, Illinois 60119 during regular business hours, 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Monday - Friday or on the Village web site www.elburn.il.us. A public hearing will be held on the Tentative Annual Budget in the Village Hall Board Room, 301 E. North Street, Elburn, Illinois on April 17, 2017 at 6:45 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the business of the Board shall permit.

Anyone desiring to be heard on said matter should appear at that time and place. After the public hearing the Tentative Annual Budget may be further revised and passed without any further public inspection, notice or hearing.

March 30, 2017 Douglas J. Elder, Budget Officer Village of Elburn (Published in the Elburn Herald on March 30, 2017) 1393123

PUBLIC NOTICE Lien Sale Notice for Publication Notice is hereby given that a disposal of property will be Held on 4/7/2017 at 10:00 a.m. at 1690 Shanahan Drive, Kane County, in the city of South Elgin, state of Illinois. AAA Storage, Inc will dispose of said property to satisfy the lien on the property stored at AAA Storage, lnc, 1690 & 1685 Shanahan Drive South Elgin, Illinois, 60177 by the following person(s) Steve Cornett unit E13 and Cornell Comer unit C47.

This notice is being published on 3/30/2017 and 4/6/2017 in the Kane County Chronicle in accordance with the S.S.S. Act SHA, Chapter 114, Paragraph 801 et seq. (Illinois Law) This disposition is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between AAA Storage, Inc and the obligated party. This disposition is not open to the public.

Sikich LLP, and that a report of such audit dated March 1, 2017 has been filed with the County Clerk of Kane, in accordance with 30 ILCS 15/0.01 et seq. The full report of the audit is available for public inspection at 61 S. Main Street, Sugar Grove, IL 60554 during regular business hours 9:00 am thru 4:00 pm Monday through Friday except for holidays.

(Published in the Sugar Grove Herald on March 30, 2017) 1392661 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is hereby given that on May 12, 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 Lawrence Edward Meucci to the new name of Larry Edward Meucci pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/21-101 et seq. /s/ Lawrence Edward Meucci Petitioner

located at: 2113 Orchard Ln. Carpentersville, IL 60110 Dated: 3/17/2017

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

(Published in the Kane County Chonricle on March 23, 30, April 6, 2017) 1390698

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, March 02, 2017 a (Published in the Kane County certificate was filed in the office of Chronicle on Mach 16, 23, 30, the County Clerk of Kane County, 2017) 1271811 Illinois, setting forth the names and 17 MR 268 addresses of all persons owning, NOTICE OF PUBLICATION conducting and transacting the REGARDING NAME CHANGE business known as: PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that on May 5, 2017, in Courtroom No. DETAIL HAND CAR WASH 250, of the Kane County CourtASSUMED NAME house, 100 South Third Street, PUBLICATION NOTICE located at: Geneva, Illinois, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this Public Notice is hereby given that 155 E Dundee Ave matter may heard, a Petition will be on Monday, March 20, 2017 a East Dundee, IL, 60118 heard in said Courtroom for the certificate was filed in the office of change of name of Andrew Tyler the County Clerk of Kane County, Dated: 3/2/2017 Green to the new name of Andrew Illinois, setting forth the names and Tyler Cravatta pursuant to 735 ILCS addresses of all persons owning, /s/ John A. Cunningham 5/21-101 et seq. conducting and transacting the Kane County Clerk /s/ Andrew Tyler Green business known as: Petitioner (Published in the Kane County (Published in the Elburn Herald on Chronicle on March 16, 23, 30, Avrielles March 16, 23, 30, 2017) 2017) 1272660 1354135 located at: 1016 Superior St PUBLIC NOTICE Aurora, IL, 60505 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH ASSUMED NAME Dated: 3/20/2017 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUBLICATION NOTICE KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk Public Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, March 09, 2017 a 17 MR 281 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION (Published in the Kane County certificate was filed in the office of REGARDING NAME CHANGE Chronicle on March 30, April 6, the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and Public notice is hereby given that 13, 2017) 1392822 addresses of all persons owning, on May 12, 2017, in Courtroom conducting and transacting the No. 250, of the Kane County business known as: Courthouse, 100 South Third PUBLIC NOTICE Street, Geneva, Illinois, at the hour Executive Ink Art Collective of 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter ASSUMED NAME as this matter may heard, a Petition PUBLICATION NOTICE located at: will be heard in said Courtroom for 1365 N. LaFox St. the change of name of Raul Rojas Canelo to the new name of Raul Public Notice is hereby given that South Elgin, IL 60177 on Monday, March 20, 2017 a Canelo pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/21certificate was filed in the office of Dated: 3/9/2017 101 et seq. /s/ Raul Rojas Canelo the County Clerk of Kane County, Petitioner Illinois, setting forth the names and /s/ John A. Cunningham addresses of all persons owning, Kane County Clerk (Published in the Kane County conducting and transacting the Chronicle on March 16, 23, 30, business known as: (Published in the Kane County 2017) 1271896 Chronicle on March 16, 23, 30, CabaAngo Company 2017) 1272646 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

17 MR 340 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION REGARDING NAME CHANGE Public notice is hereby given that on May 17, 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 Lainie Francine Caccavale Testerman to the new name of Lainie Francine Caccavale pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/21-101 et seq.

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle /s/ Lainie Francine on March 30, April 6, 2017) 1391238 Caccavale Testerman Petitioner

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT OF SUGAR GROVE PARK DISTRICT Sugar Grove Park District hereby provides public notice than an audit of its funds for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 has been made by Sikich LLP, and that a report of such audit dated March 1, 2017 has been filed with the County Clerk

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 17 MR 278 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION REGARDING NAME CHANGE

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HGA All Stars 73 CLASSIFIED

located at: 208 Belle Vue Ct Sugar Grove, IL 60554 Dated: 3/20/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

/s/ John A. Cunningham Public Notice is hereby given that Kane County Clerk on Friday, March 24, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of the (Published in the Sugar Grove County Clerk of Kane County, IlliHerald on March 30, April 6, 13, nois, setting forth the names and 2017) 1392637 addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

HOLLIS TRUCKING located at: 952 Oliver Ave. Apt. 30 Aurora, IL 60506

Public Notice is hereby given that on Friday, March 17, 2017, a certificate was filed in the Office of the Dated: 3/24/2017 County Clerk of Kane County, /s/ John A. Cunningham Illinois, setting forth the names Kane County Clerk (Published in the Kane County and post-office address of all Chronicle on March 23, 30, April of the persons owning, conduct- (Published in the Kane County ing and transacting the business 6, 2017) 1390120 Chronicle on March 30, April 6, known as 13, 2017) 1393092 PUBLIC NOTICE Huntley Greater Athletics dba IN THE CIRCUIT COURT HGA All Stars PUBLIC NOTICE FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT located at: ASSUMED NAME KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 2113 Orchard Ln. 17 MR 278 Carpentersville, IL 60110 PUBLICATION NOTICE

74 PUBLIC CLASSIFIED NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, March 07, 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: It's Fit Time located at: 721 N Commonwealth Ave Aurora, IL60506 Dated: 3/7/2017 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 16, 23, 30, 2017) 1272648

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, March 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: JB Construction located at: 213 Tee Rd. Carpentersville, IL 60110 Dated: 3/15/2017 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 23, 30, April 6, 2017) 1390210

Illinois, setting forth the names and

ASSUMED NAME Notice is hereby given that addresses of all persons owning, located at: • Thursday, March 30, Public 2017 • Kane KCChronicle.com transacting the 134 Durango Drive PUBLICATION NOTICE on Tuesday, March County 14, 2017 Chronicle a conducting / and Public Notice is hereby given that on Monday, March 20, 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: K Nails located at: 2000 W State St, Geneva , IL, 60134 Dated: 3/20/2017 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 23, 30, April 6, 2017) 1390602

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on Monday, March 13, 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: Landscaping And More located at: 2916 Shetland Ln. Montgomery, IL 60538

certificate was filed in the office of business known as: the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and NAVARRO PHOTOGRAPHY addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the located at: business known as: 71 N Lincoln Ave, Carpentersville, IL 60110 Light of the World Yoga Dated: 3/20/2017 located at: 42W566 Pouley Rd.. /s/ John A. Cunningham Elburn, IL 60119 Kane County Clerk Dated: 3/14/2017 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 30, April 6, 13, 2017) 1392593

Dated: 3/6/2017 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 16, 23, 30, 2017) 1271857

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, ASSUMED NAME Illinois, setting forth the names and PUBLICATION NOTICE addresses of all persons owning, Public Notice is hereby given that conducting and transacting the PUBLIC NOTICE on Monday, March 6, 2017 a cer- business known as: was filed in the office of the tificate ASSUMED NAME Prefix Audio County Clerk of Kane County, IlliPUBLICATION NOTICE nois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, located at: Public Notice is hereby given that conducting and transacting the 6N785 Elgin Avenue on Monday, March 20, 2017 a business known as: St Charles , IL, 60174 certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Pickin' With Pete Dated: 3/21/2017 Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, located at: /s/ John A. Cunningham conducting and transacting the 134 Durango Drive Kane County Clerk business known as: Gliberts, IL 60136 in the Kane County (Published NAVARRO PHOTOGRAPHY Dated: 3/6/2017 Chronicle on March 30, April 6, 13, 2017) 1392768 located at: /s/ John A. Cunningham 71 N Lincoln Ave, Kane County Clerk Carpentersville, IL 60110 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 23, 30, April 6, 2017) 1390135

Dated: 3/20/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE

(Published in the Kane County PUBLIC NOTICE Chronicle on March 16, 23, 30,

2017) 1271857 /s/ John A. Cunningham To: Northern Trust Co, Trust #10043; First American Bank, as SuccesKane County Clerk sor Trustee to First American Bank of Kane County, as Trustee under /s/ John A. Cunningham Trust Number 86-099; The Northern Trust Company, as Trustee under Kane County Clerk (Published in 10043; the Kane County Trust Number occupants or persons in actual possession of real Chronicle on March 30, April 6, Clerk of Kane County, Illinois; unestate hereinafter described; County (Published in the Kane County 13, 2017) 1392593 known owners and parties interested in said real estate.

Chronicle on March 23, 30, April 6, 2017) 1390224 TAX DEED NO. 17 TX 18 Filed February 10, 2017 Dated: 3/13/2017

TAKE NOTICE County of Kane Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 ASSUMED NAME Certificate No. 2014-00942 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE Sold for General Taxes of 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that Special assessment number (Not Applicable) PUBLICATION NOTICE on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 a Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) certificate was filed in the office of Public Notice is hereby given that the County Clerk of Kane County, THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES on Monday, March 20, 2017 a Illinois, setting forth the names and certificate was filed in the office of addresses of all persons owning, Property located at: 7 Autumn Trail, Barrington Hills, Illinois the County Clerk of Kane County, conducting and transacting the Property Index No. 03-01-327-002 Illinois, setting forth the names and business known as: addresses of all persons PUBLIC owning, NOTICE This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for Light of the World Yoga conducting and transacting delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will exNOTICE OFthe PUBLIC HEARING business known as: pire on August 2, 2017.

TOWNSHIP BUDGET located at: The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation OrdiNailsGrove Township,42W566 Pouley Rd.. for the fiscal the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax nance for theKSugar Kane County, Illinois, Elburn,March IL 60119 sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or year beginning April 1, 2017 and ending 31, 2018, will be on located special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures file andat:conveniently available for public inspection at 54 Snow Street, 2000 State St, 3/14/2017 or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you SugarWGrove, IL from and after 9:00Dated: A.M. on April 3, 2017. Notice is Geneva , IL, 60134 further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax Ordinance will be at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, MayA.2,Cunningham 2017, at Sugar /s/ John Dated: deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property Grove3/20/2017 Township, 54 Snow Street, Sugar Grove IL and thatClerk final action Kane County if redemption is not made on or before August 2, 2017. on this ordinance will be taken at a meeting at the same location immediately following the public hearing on May 2, in 2017. /s/ John A. Cunningham (Published the Kane County Dated this 30th day of March, 2017 Kane County Clerk Chronicle on March 23, 30, April This matter is set for hearing in the Courthouse of Kane County, 100 S. Third Street, in Geneva, Illinois, on August 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in /s/ Tom Rowe 6, 2017) 1390135 Room 150.

Tom Rowe, inSupervisor (Published the Kane County You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will al/s/ Phil Silagi Chronicle on March 23, 30, April ready have expired at that time.

Silagi, Clerk 6,Phil 2017) 1390602 YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF (Published in the Sugar Grove Herald on March 30, 2017) 1392893 PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before August 2, 2017 by PUBLIC NOTICE applying to the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois at the Office of the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County Clerk in Geneva, Illinois.

ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation OrdiFor further information contact the County Clerk nance for the Sugar Grove Township Road District, Kane County, IlliAddress: 719 South Batavia Avenue, Building B, Geneva IL 60134 nois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, Telephone: 630-232-5965 2018, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at Oak Park Investments, Inc. 54 Snow Street, Sugar Grove IL 60554 from and after 9:00 A.M. On April 3, 2017.

MICHAEL J. WILSON & ASSOCIATES Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and ApproMichael J. Wilson priation Ordinance will be at 6:00 P.M. on May 2, 2017, at Sugar Attorneys at Law Grove Township, 54 Snow Street, Sugar Grove, IL and that final action 309 West Washington Street, Suite 1200 on this ordinance will be taken at the public hearing.

Chicago, IL 60606 312- 781-9510 Dated this 30th day of March, 2017 /s/ Tom Rowe #OP-325 Purchaser or Assignee Dated 2/10/ 2017 Supervisor /s/ Phil Silagi Clerk (Published in the Kane County Chronicle March 16, 23, 30, 2017.)

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

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Public Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, March 21, 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:

Public Notice is hereby given that on Friday, March 3, 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:

Public Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, March 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:

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located at: 825 West State St Suite 107B Geneva, IL 60134

located at: 217 Virgil Street Maple Park, IL 60151

located at: 114 S 6th St Apt #1 Geneva, IL 60134

Dated: 3/21/2017

Dated: 3/3/2017

Dated: 3/15/2017

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

(Published in the Kane County (Published in the Kane County (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 30, April 6, Chronicle on March 16, 23, 30, Chronicle on March 23, 30, April 13, 2017) 1391252 6, 2017) 1355478 2017) 1271849

PUBLIC NOTICE To: Moran, Melquiades, Ortencia & Gonzalez, JE; Melquiades Moran; Ortencia Moran; Jesus E. Gonzalez; Citifinancial Services, Inc.; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

PUBLIC NOTICE To: Mario Cruz Gonzalez; Santiago Soto; Mario Cruz Gonzalez; Jaime Dorantes; Michael Crescencio; Rafael Hernandez; Laureano Hernandez; Occupant; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

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/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

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February 10, 2017

TAKE NOTICE County of Kane Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 2014-01590 Sold for General Taxes of 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: 315 South Clifton Avenue, Elgin, Illinois Property Index No. 06-22-253-006 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on August 2, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before August 2, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Courthouse of Kane County, 100 S. Third Street, in Geneva, Illinois, on August 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 150.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before August 2, 2017 by applying to the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Geneva, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 719 South Batavia Avenue, Building B, Geneva IL 60134 Telephone: 630-232-5965 Oak Park Investments, Inc. MICHAEL J. WILSON & ASSOCIATES Michael J. Wilson Attorneys at Law 309 West Washington Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60606 312- 781-9510 #OP-331 Purchaser or Assignee Dated 2/10/ 2017 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle March 16, 23, 30, 2017.)

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February 10, 2017

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County of Kane Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 2014-01179 Sold for General Taxes of 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: 117 Kings Road, Carpentersville, Illinois Property Index No. 03-11-304-018 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on August 2, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before August 2, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Courthouse of Kane County, 100 S. Third Street, in Geneva, Illinois, on August 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 150.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before August 2, 2017 by applying to the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Geneva, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 719 South Batavia Avenue, Building B, Geneva IL 60134 Telephone: 630-232-5965 Oak Park Investments, Inc. MICHAEL J. WILSON & ASSOCIATES Michael J. Wilson Attorneys at Law 309 West Washington Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60606 312- 781-9510 #OP-326 Purchaser or Assignee Dated 2/10/ 2017 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle March 16, 23, 30, 2017.)

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on Monday, March 20, 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:

Public Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, March 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:

Public Notice is hereby given that on Monday, March 6, 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:

Public Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, March 22, 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:

Public Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, March 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:

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located at: 3N264 Loretta Dr St Charles, IL 60175

located at: 43W232 Tall Pines Rd. Elgin, IL 60124

located at: 127 S Third St Geneva, IL 60134

Dated: 3/20/2017

Dated: 3/14/2017

Dated: 3/6/2017

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

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located at: 28 N First St, Suite 101 Geneva, IL 60134

located at: 1113 Ottawa Circle Sugar Grove, IL 60554

Dated: 3/22/2017

Dated: 3/15/2017

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

SUPPLEMENTAL ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

(Published in the Kane County (Published in the Kane County (Published in the Kane County (Published in the Kane County (Published in the Sugar Grove Chronicle on March 30, April 6, Chronicle on March 23, 30, April Chronicle on March 16, 23, 30, Chronicle on March 30, April 6, Herald on March 23, 30, April 6, 2017) 1271827 2017) 1390213 6, 2017) 1390198 13, 2017) 1392802 13, 2017) 1392641

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To: Hector Ortiz & Noelia Ortiz; Reymundo DeLeon; Noelia Ortiz; Armando Ortiz; Andere Ortiz; Hector Ortiz; Occupant; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

To: Rosemary Williams; Eunice San Diego; Matthew Williams; Samuel Williams; Aaliyah Williams; Occupant; Spartan Meadows Condominium Association; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

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Filed

February 10, 2017

TAKE NOTICE County of Kane Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 2014-00257 Sold for General Taxes of 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Filed

February 10, 2017

TAKE NOTICE County of Kane Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 2014-01579 Sold for General Taxes of 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Property located at: 402 North Fordham, Aurora, Illinois Property Index No. 15-20-226-011

Property located at: 491 South Belmont Avenue, Unit 6, Elgin, Illinois Property Index No. 06-21-402-019

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on August 2, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before August 2, 2017.

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on August 2, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before August 2, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Courthouse of Kane County, 100 S. Third Street, in Geneva, Illinois, on August 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 150.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before August 2, 2017 by applying to the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Geneva, Illinois.

This matter is set for hearing in the Courthouse of Kane County, 100 S. Third Street, in Geneva, Illinois, on August 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 150.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before August 2, 2017 by applying to the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Geneva, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 719 South Batavia Avenue, Building B, Geneva IL 60134 Telephone: 630-232-5965 Oak Park Investments, Inc.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 719 South Batavia Avenue, Building B, Geneva IL 60134 Telephone: 630-232-5965 Oak Park Investments, Inc.

MICHAEL J. WILSON & ASSOCIATES Michael J. Wilson Attorneys at Law 309 West Washington Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60606 312- 781-9510 #OP-323 Purchaser or Assignee Dated 2/10/ 2017

MICHAEL J. WILSON & ASSOCIATES Michael J. Wilson Attorneys at Law 309 West Washington Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60606 312- 781-9510 #OP-330 Purchaser or Assignee Dated 2/10/ 2017

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle March 16, 23, 30, 2017.)

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To: Gordon L. Newton; Beverly A. Newton; Occupant; The State Bank of Geneva; Midtax, Inc.; County of Kane; occupants or persons in actual Public Notice is hereby given that possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Kane on Monday, February 27, 2017 a County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real escertificate was filed in the office of tate. the County Clerk of Kane County, Filed February 10, 2017 Illinois, concerning the business TAX DEED NO. 17 TX 17 known as TAKE NOTICE Tidy Chicks County of Kane Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 located at 1972 Sedgegrass Trail, Aurora, IL, 60504 which certificate Certificate No. 2014-02105 sets forth the following changes in Sold for General Taxes of 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and the operation thereof: Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Jennifer A Gullang has ceased do- Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) ing business under the above THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES named business and has no further connection with or financial interest in the above named business car- Property located at: 1228 Rita Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois ried on under such an assumed Property Index No. 09-35-327-009 name.

This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for Dated: 2/27/2017 delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on August 2, 2017. /s/ John A. Cunningham The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from Kane County Clerk the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or (Published in the Kane County special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures Chronicle on March 16, 23, 30, or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

2017) 1272656 This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before August 2, 2017.

PUBLIC NOTICE To: Thomas Edward Perry; Jean Ann Perry; Jean Marie Perry; Occupant; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

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February 10, 2017

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County of Kane Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No.2014-00695 Sold for General Taxes of 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: 1338 Hinckley Street, Montgomery, Illinois Property Index No. 15-34-405-020 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on August 2, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before August 2, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Courthouse of Kane County, 100 S. Third Street, in Geneva, Illinois, on August 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 150.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before August 2, 2017 by applying to the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Geneva, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 719 South Batavia Avenue, Building B, Geneva IL 60134 Telephone: 630-232-5965 Oak Park Investments, Inc. MICHAEL J. WILSON & ASSOCIATES Michael J. Wilson Attorneys at Law 309 West Washington Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60606 312- 781-9510 #OP-333 Purchaser or Assignee Dated 2/10/ 2017 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle March 16, 23, 30, 2017.)

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This matter is set for hearing in the Courthouse of Kane County, 100 S. Third Street, in Geneva, Illinois, on August 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 150.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before August 2, 2017 by applying to the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Geneva, Illinois.

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