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INSIDE 7 WOMAN OF DISTINCTION Meet Lynn Schwartz, of the Downtown St. Charles Partnership

9 FINDING BALANCE Kathleen Caldwell – entrepreneur, consultant, and goals advisor – will be the featured speaker at the Kane County Magazine’s upcoming Women’s Power Lunch.

DINING & ENTERTAINING 10 EDITOR’S CHOICE: ARTISAN DINING These local culinary destinations boast food that fills the senses, as lovely to look at as it is luscious to eat!

14 SCHOOL FOOD Culinary careers have taken on newfound popularity, thanks to pop culture’s focus on all things “foodie” Take a glimpse inside the program offered at Elgin Community College.

16 GOING WITH THE FLOW Evenflow Music and Spirits sees the Tri-City’s entertainment and dining needs, and meets them with two club concepts.

18 WINE-OH! Editor Sherri Dauskurdas takes her love of wine on the road, as she visits local wineries and winemakers along the Northern Illinois Wine Trail, proving you need not go to Napa, for a true wine lover’s experience.

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24 COOL YOUR COLLECTION Find out from the experts how to store, cellar and keep your wine cool, and perfect, right to the very last drop.

26 LOUNGE ACT Update your tired dining room with a hip, new style, with tips from design columnist Michael Grudecki.

FAMILY IN FOCUS 33 ARGUING FOR ARGUMENT’S SAKE Family columnist Michele Stien thought this would be a summer to remember, but sibling bickering has her wishing she could forget!

36 SUNNY DAYS AT SUNNYMERE An historic Aurora facility celebrates 75 years serving seniors.

HEALTH & WELLNESS 42 GOURMET FOR GOOD HEALTH There’s no reason to feel deprived when some of the healthiest foods for your body are luxuriously delicious as well.

48 SUN TROUBLE Hear from our Wheaton Pediatrics expert about the potential dangers of too much summer sun.

FASHION & BEAUTY 50 DAY-TO-NIGHT WITHOUT THE WORRY Take one great summer dress from morning to evening with a few great accessories and the advice of some local fashionistas.

OUT & ABOUT 58 CALENDAR Outdoor concerts, athletic events, food and fun fill the calendar across our communities this month.

29 WATER RULES Columnist and landscape guru Gene Grant offers tips of the trade for watering your plants and lawn.

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The Tri-Cities abound with artful foods and the freshest ingredients, like spicy red curry shrimp (cover) and the bright and tangy mixed veggie delight (left) from Thai Village in Batavia. Discover more beginning on page 10.

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PARTNER, AND PRO Lynne Schwartz keeps St. Charles connected

By MELISSA RUBALCABA RISKE Some days she is a matchmaker, providing introductions between businesses to foster new and helpful relationships. Some days she is buried in paperwork, coordinating an expanding calendar of events and activities. From the big picture to the small details, Lynne Schwartz, executive director for the Downtown St. Charles Partnership is ready to face the challenges.

“You can just see how much she believes in the community and how she works so hard to make downtown St. Charles a viable place,” says Mara Hauser, president of The Hauser Group in St. Charles.

Schwartz joined the Downtown St. Charles Partnership in 2010 as the Integrated Marketing Communications manager, where she quickly demonstrated her ability to handle multiple projects with short turn-around times as well as a strong ability to work with people, Hauser says.

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“She’s a really strong leader,” Hauser says.

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When the executive director position for the Downtown St. Charles Partnership opened in March 2012 Schwartz was tapped to fill the position. In her role, Schwartz manages a small office, a team of countless volunteers and assists the Downtown St. Charles Partnership Board of Directors. She works closely with St. Charles businesses owners as well as the local government staff and officials and leaders from other organizations including the St. Charles Visitors and Convention Bureau.

“She’s always thinking how to connect people,” says Jamie Blair, events coordinator for the Downtown St. Charles Partnership. “She’s always asking, how can we connect with other people in the community? How can we reach out and work with others and work together?”

time juggling family time.

“She’s constantly on the go but she balances in a very good way,” Blair says.

Schwartz says being fortunate to live and work in the community helps her keep her balance as well as her support from her husband and children.

“I have great people around me. It’s not a one-man show at work or at home,” Schwartz says. “I try to keep all the plates spinning.”

Since taking the helm Schwartz has been instrumental in further developing the Downtown St. Charles Partnership. She lead the partnership through reorganization and relocated the offices into the city hall, reducing cost and improving communications with city staff,” Hauser says.

This summer the partnership has expanded on its popular programs, Art Around the Corner, where local artists partner with local businesses to showcase their work in the venues around the downtown throughout the summer. There is also STC Live, which brings live music to the downtown areas and businesses on Wednesdays and Friday.

In September there will be the third annual Jazz Weekend, the second weekend of September Schwartz is very familiar with the challenges small business owners face. Growing up her mother, Judy Yambor, owned a small business The Flower Depot in South Chicago Heights. Schwartz remembers how the entire family would pitch in to help with the business and the long hours it took to run the business.

“It has definitely given me a better perspective on what challenges a small business owner faces,” she says, adding that her husband also runs a local business.

Schwartz grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago.

She resides in West Chicago with her husband, Jeff, and their twins Haley and Ryan who will begin their first year at St. Charles East High School this fall.

Schwartz says the Downtown St. Charles Partnership also offers programs for businesses, including helpful seminars and small workshops.

She says these programs help to support the local business owners.

Blair says Schwartz is a constant presence in St. Charles, with work and volunteering at the same

“It’s great to be a support for them and a resource to them,” she says.

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THE ART OF

BALANCE Real World Strategies to Live the Life YOU Love

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BALANCE Entrepreneur learned to embrace, enjoy her success

By ELIZABETH HARMON As a young woman in a male-dominated field, Kathleen Caldwell’s drive to succeed brought an exciting career, financial reward … and a cardiacrelated wake-up call, at the age of 40.

In 2000, Caldwell, now a resident and entrepreneur, was a technology sales executive working brutal hours and traveling constantly. “I was away from family, lacked a strong support network and wasn’t taking good care of myself.

My job had become my life,” Caldwell said That changed on a Sunday morning, when Caldwell experienced what she thought was a heart attack. In the cardiac intensive care unit at a downtown Chicago hospital, she was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation, a fast and irregular heartbeat triggered by stress and other factors, and advised by doctors to slow down.

Caldwell took the advice, and in the process, discovered a more meaningful approach to business and personal success.

Today, she is the president and chief business strategist of Caldwell Consulting Group, an author, speaker and certified coach.

Her book, “Blueprint for Success,” includes business lessons from Caldwell, Dr. Stephen R. Covey, Ken Blanchard and 13 other authors. She is in the process of launching a nationally syndicated column entitled, “Success: Love Your Business, Love Your Body, Love Your Life.”

She’s also working to become a certified health coach, personal trainer, heart-centered hypnotherapist, and she’s run two marathons.

On August 5, Caldwell will be the keynote speaker at the Kane County Magazine Women’s Power Lunch in Geneva. Her presentation, “The Art of Balance — Real World Strategies to Live the life

YOU Love!” will offer insights and ideas to help women find their personal definition of success.

“I believe it is possible to have it all, and it’s important to define what ‘all’ means, because it’s different for everyone,” she said.

A native of the Chicago’s South Side and Aurora, Caldwell was the oldest of four, and as a young girl discovered a knack for sales and business. “I had lemonade stands, I was always the top seller for Girl Scout cookies. There was a lot of construction in our neighborhood, and my brother and I had a business selling soft drinks to the construction workers. It was fun and we actually made money,” she said.

Her father was an entrepreneur and worked in sales, but it was his interest in becoming a lawyer that influenced Kathleen’s early career choice.

She graduated early from high school and attended Mundelein College, now Loyola. When her family relocated to Florida, she followed a year later and enrolled at Florida State University, where she studied history, international affairs and business. But as she prepared for law school entrance exams, she began to question her direction. “In the end, I led myself astray, trying to fulfill a dream that was my father’s, but not aligned with my gifts and talents,” she said It was a confusing, difficult time, she recalls. “I didn’t want to disappoint my parents but I didn’t know what I wanted to do.”

A sales career was a logic choice. “I loved connecting with people. It was fun for me,” she said.

After college, she entered the field of technology sales. “The computer culture in the early ’80s was male dominated and I was the only woman out of hundreds of sales reps,” she said.

The experience was challenging, and pushed her to excel. “In one sales contest, out of the top reps in the state of Florida, I was number one. They were so sure a man was going to win, that the prize was this big, brown, clunky briefcase.”

Through the 1990s, Caldwell continued her rise in technology until her hospitalization in 2000.

“I realized that all I was doing was working, and I didn’t have a lot of love in my life, so I made a decision to change.”

Six months of soul-searching led her in the direction of coaching. She enrolled in a certification program through Coach University and slowly worked her plan to transition into a full time coaching business. In 2005, she founded Caldwell Consulting Group, and has worked with a diverse roster of companies, from Kraft Foods to Bag Makers in Union.

One of Caldwell’s newest passions is expanding her WHEE Institute, which stands for Wealthy, Healthy, Energetic, Edge, and is aimed at helping business people rediscover the excitement and joy that can get lost amid too much busyness.

“Instead of asking how can we get through the day, the question is how can I really enjoy my day and love my life? How can I live my purpose and make a difference. It’s about progress, not perfection,” she said.

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Food can be more than simple sustenance – it’s a multi-sensory experience, filling you with tastes and aromas that spark nostalgic memories, and helping release the stresses of the day.

Done right, food is as beautiful as it is delicious, full of color and freshness in every meticulous bite. And you need not travel out of your way to find such culinary offerings. Right here in our communities are local culinary destinations boasting fantastic food, as lovely to gaze on, as it is luscious to eat! Here are three of our favorites:

Thai Village

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Mixed veggie delight

For a taste of the exotic in an atmosphere as warm and inviting as home, visit Thai Village in downtown Batavia. Owned by twin sisters who are as bright and cheerful as the food they purvey, where the exotic herbs and Asian spices meld perfectly, creating delectably delicate dished infused with flavor.

Start with a spicy bowl of Tom Yum, a soup with a tart broth of lemon grass, lime chili sauce, mushroom, onions, tomatoes and cilantro. Or try the beautiful red curry shrimp, the sauce a simmering blend of curry paste and coconut milk, with bamboo shoot, squash, bell pepper and bright, fresh basil.

Ask for a delicious Thai-styled iced tea of iced coffee, or a fruity mango soda. While wine and beer are not available for purchase, you are invited to bring your own to the table.

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Francesca’s

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If Italian is what you’re after, few restaurant groups match the cuisine and assortment offered at Francesca’s. The menu of rustic Northern Italian classics created by Chef Scott Harris paired with its casually sophisticated atmosphere, leaves diners full, and fulfilled. Start your visit with a flavorful carpaccio of sirloin, capers, tomatoes, basil and watercress.

Follow with an impressively thin pizza and one of an array of homemade pastas, from ravioli to linguine. Heartier fare features fine meats and rich seafood entrees, like the Pollo Saltimbocca, a wine and sage sautéed chicken breast with salty prosciutto. Homemade gelato and a bold espresso complete the experience.

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Bien Trucha

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By straight definition, Bien Trucha means “good trout.” But there’s so much more than simple fish to enjoy at this Geneva hotspot. All drinks are prepared using fresh fruit and juices, from the signature sangria (made with Spanish red wine, bourbon, and a house mix of citrus) to an array of margaritas that have bartenders muddling limes by hand all night long. Enjoy your choice with a refreshing ceviche or guacamole to start. The chef creates unique and inspiring combinations every day.

Ceuiche Del Mes, this one with shrimp and avocado cream

Ready for dinner? The signature tacos are like none other in the Tri-Cities, with combinations including pan fried tuna and celery aioli, shredded swordfish with lemony epazote, or a slow-roasted, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly with adobo, cucumber and salsa verde. Expect to wait, as the

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restaurant is intimate and the lines can be long, but a lovely patio serves as a great spot to relax. Bien Trucha also is open for lunch, 12-3 Tuesday through Saturday.

Atun Tacos-pan fried tuna cubes, celery aioli, arugula, avocado, habanero-lime confit

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The Latest Crave Cupcake & English Toffee Shop The most commonly spoken phrase at The Latest Crave is “Oh, it smells so good in here!” That’s because the bakers pride themselves on serving only fresh baked cupcakes daily. Flavors change everyday and include the popular Blackbottom and Cookies-n-Cream.

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The bakery opened its doors in 2008 in historic downtown Geneva on Third and Franklin. Aside from cupcakes, homemade English Toffee is available for retail and wholesale. Or for the perfect one-bite dessert, try the shop’s famous

Frosting Shots – a chocolate cup filled with with the perfect amount of frosting.

These come in a variety of flavors…ideal for any kind of party! Interested in having your next event at their location, contact them at info@thelatestcrave.com.

“A party without a cupcake is just a meeting!”

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The Little Traveler The Little Traveler Candy Room has one of the most unique collections of confections around. Step back in time with the large selection of nostalgic candies—all the things you loved as a kid no matter what decade you grew up—and discover the latest candy sensations.

The Jelly Belly bar serves up an explosion of flavor, and the famous Apothecary Jar collection features malt balls in unexpected flavors (ask for free tasting samples). The Little Traveler’s talented designers are happy to package any of these tasty treats as custom party favors for weddings, showers, birthdays and more.

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Luau Coffee

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Go West, and don’t miss this hidden gem on Route 64 in Old Wasco.

Luau Coffee Shop opened in 2003 and owner Neal Anderson has been serving up his famous Kona coffee ever since. There are many flavored coffee choices, as well as lattes, teas and fruit smoothies to please everyone’s taste for refreshment.

Ask Neal to make you his favorite warm weather drink, the Frappulous,

a cold coffee smoothie. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere while the friendly staff prepares your breakfast sandwich or serves up home made pastries. Lunch time fare includes soups, salads and specialty sandwiches. Free WiFi is available to keep you connected or sit back and just enjoy some quiet time.

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Sips & Sweets

TASTEFUL EDUCATION offered at local culinary school

By ELIZABETH HARMON

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rom the time she was nine years old, Amber Phillips, has been involved in the restaurant business. “My mom worked in restaurants so I grew up around it, and I’ve worked at a number of restaurants in Elgin,” she says.

While it made perfect sense that she would purse a culinary career, she has another goal in mind as well. “I want to do something to help troubled teens, and thought that a way to do that was through cooking. So I decided to learn the skills and techniques with the goal of developing a program to teach others,” she says.

Currently a student in the Culinary Arts and Hospitality program at Elgin Community College, she has one year to go before completing her degree, and is working as an intern cook at the Elgin Public House, where she also works as a bartender and server.

“One of my favorite things is doing the six-course pairing dinners, with a planned menu that pairs the best flavors. It allows for a lot of creativity,” she says.

The goal of the ECC program is to help students like Amber gain the tools they need to launch their culinary or hospitality industry careers or prepare for the next step in their education.

“Our philosophy is about getting the core elements down,” says Kim Rother, professor of Hospitality Management at ECC. ECC’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality program offers degrees in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts and Restaurant Management, as well a number of professional certifications, and has a current enrollment of about 300 students.

The students represent a mix of recent high school graduates and adults. “We have quite a few career changes or those who are interested in possibly owning their own business,” says Rother.

Once they have earned their Associates degree, students are qualified for a variety of culinary positions, or to continue their training. “They’re ready to go into a savory kitchen and at the minimum, take a position as a prep or line cook.

Students with more industry experience are ready to move beyond that, into positions as a sous chef or head cook,” she says.

Pastry courses cover classic American and European pastries, and decorative work. “Many of our students want to open their own bakery,” says Rother.

To complete their Associates degree, students must complete an internship, take general education classes, and culinary courses outside their focus area. This helps provide a better understanding of how the service and kitchen must work as a team. Some culinary and hospitality courses address the fundamentals of running a business, and teach students about cost, purchasing and inventory control.

“The business part is crucial, especially for those who want to open their own restaurant in the future. It all goes hand-in-hand with cooking and service,” she says.

Students also have the opportunity to put their skills to work at Spartan Terrace, an on-campus fine dining restaurant.

Serving an eclectic menu, Spartan Terrace offers gourmet dining at a moderate price. The menu includes upscale entrees, soups and salads, appetizers and deserts, with vegetarian and gluten-free selections.

The restaurant is open for lunch Tuesdays and Thursdays when classes are in session during the fall and spring semesters. It is not open during the summer. The Spartan Terrace also hosts special dinner events throughout the semester, offering a fixed price menu.

Reservations for the Spartan Terrace are strongly recommended and can be made by calling 847.2147382. Parties of six or more must phone ahead.

For more information or to view a current menu, visit http://elgin.edu/students.aspx?id=838 .

Though Amber has worked in many restaurants, the year she spent working in the Spartan Terrace, first as a server, then as a manager, was a valuable experience. “The set up was a little different with people coming in for seatings, but the problem solving aspect was the same, which opens the door to real life experience for people just coming into the business. For me, it was a lot of self-reflection and really helped me develop my management skills,” she says.

The knowledge she has gained through ECC will help her as she progresses in her career, and helps others get started in the industry. “The best way to teach something is to do it. Knowing how to work in the back of the house and the front of the house will make me well-rounded so I can teach others,” she says.

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Flowing GREAT FOOD with

Menu items, clockwise from above: Bruschetta Chicken Sandwich Panko-breaded Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Curds Pub Shrimp Kobe Burger with BBQ Pork

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Even Flow Music and Spirits expands with new Pub 302 concept

By SHERRI DAUSKURDAS

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ince its opening, Even Flow Music & Spirits has been a hot spot for live entertainment.

Great shows in an intimate space, coupled with inventive signature cocktails, like the cucumber and basil martini (made with house infused basil vodka), have built a following for the Geneva nightclub.

appetizer with a cold wheat beer, one of 12 on Pub 302’s craft taps. Many are local – brews from Two Brothers in Aurora, Revolution in Chicago, and Penrose, right down the road in Geneva. The beer menu (which also includes some 30 bottled choices) is devised carefully by the chef and management, so every culinary creation can be perfectly paired.

But now the locale is turning up the heat with a new restaurant concept downstairs, – Pub 302 Craft Beer & Food– expanding the menu and pairing creative food with outstanding craft beer.

Still hungry? The chili-rubbed flank steak is fired to perfection with black beans and rice in an ancho sauce. Try it with an aged, oak-barreled ale, he says.

Pub 302 serves them in bombers, and they always have a half dozen on the rotation, small batch crafted for the true ale lover. Keep the palate-party going with delectable desserts, like the flaky light beignets or the not-your-father’s root beer float, and adult spin on a nostalgic classic.

Start with the beer-battered pork belly, skewered and served with Belgium barbecue sauce and a citrus drizzle, or the pub shrimp, a house favorite, offered with corn, tomato and avocado and dressed in homemade sambal.

“The pub shrimp is outrageous,” raves general manager Michael Knuth, who suggests pairing the

The extensive menu of torqued-up pub food also is available upstairs, in the Even Flow dining room, so music lovers can dine while they enjoy a great live show. Eating downstairs in Pub 302? Enjoy the comforts of the brewpub atmosphere while following stage show on the big screen.

Even Flow Music and Spirits and Pub 302 are open Tuesdays through Saturdays for lunch and dinner.

Are you planning a special event? Even Flow is a great spot for birthdays, retirement parties and charity events. Email dan@evenflowmusic. com Even Flow Music & Spirits Pub 302 Craft Beer & Food 302 West State Street Geneva, IL 60134 (331) 248-0269

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TUESDAYS Open Jam Night $3 Draft Specials WEDNESDAYS $5 Kobe Beef Burgers Starts at 5pm THURSDAYS 1st Thurs: Live Karaoke 2nd Thurs: PBJ 3rd Thurs: Sam Hubble 4th Thurs: Salsa Night UPCOMING SHOWS 7/11 Ear Candy (Pop Rock) 7/12 Platinum (Hard Rock) 7/17 Sam Hubble (Rock) 7/18 Downtown Charlie Brown

Band (Blues) 7/19 The Shagadelics &

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(‘70s ‘80s Tribute) 7/23 TrioLife (Electro Acoustic) 7/24 Salsa Night by

Vargos Dance 7/25 Neverly Brothers 7/26 Hot Rocks

(Rolling Stones Tribute) 7/27 Completely Dead

(Grateful Dead Tribute) 7/31 Flannel Night with

Redline Audio

(‘90s Alternative) 8/1 Scarlett Fever (Pop/Rock) 8/2 DJ Night! (Starts at 9 p.m.)

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Sipping up

A trip through suburban wine country

By SHERRI DAUSKURDAS

I love wine.

I got hooked nearly 20 years ago, when a very good friend had her wedding in California's Mendocino wine region. I fell for the entire experience...the little shops and tasting rooms, the small, family run vineyards, the stories told by owners and winemakers as they poured you a glass. And of course the wine itself, each with its own distinct personality, some sweet and some sharp - like meeting a new friend with every tasting.

But California is a haul, and I decided to find out more about all the wine that was being made right here, in our own region. The Northern Illinois Wine Trail is quite a bit larger than you may imagine encompassing more than 30 wineries and vineyards across three loops, from Galena to Lake Michigan. But my journey would hit some suburban locales, all a decent afternoon trip from anywhere in the Chicago area. Perhaps my visits will inspire you to take your own trip around our towns. Check out the entire trail, with information and links to each stop on the trail, at www.northernillinoiswinetrail.com

u "Jessica's hospitality was a super complement to great wine"

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tFIRST STOP: PRAIRIE STATE WINERY 217 W MAIN STREET, GENOA Located in the rural western town of Genoa, Prairie State Winery is the oldest winery in DeKalb County, and the 16th in Illinois, started in 1998 by a pair of former teachers from Lake Park High School in Addison. This quaint spot, like its sister location in Sycamore, offers a variety of red, white and fruit wines in its tasting room, all made in Genoa. A sweet favorite, the Prairie Dog Red, is a lush treat, like a bowl of fresh picked berries in the summer sun. If you find yourself near DeKalb in the evening, Check out the Friday night Wine Downs, featuring live music, local food, trivia and more. Sundays offer creative wine cocktails, including Bloody Mary’s made with vino, and wine-based mimosas in a new outdoor wine garden.

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tSTOP TWO: ACQUAVIVA IN MAPLE PARK 47W614 ROUTE 38, MAPLE PARK An Italian winemaker landed in this western Kane village and proceeded to capture the hearts of local wine enthusiasts when he planted a 40-acre vineyard right on Rt. 38. Today, Acquaviva is a destination – a combination of restaurant, vineyard, winery, and future bed and breakfast. The gorgeous grounds make you forget you are just minutes from the suburban highways. Known for rich and complex wines, Acquaviva's deep reds were my favorite, boasting notes of chocolate, spice, pepper and plum for a lush combination. A popular treat, the Christmas Wine in sold year round. It's a smooth red with spices added, served warm. I can hardly wait for early fall, as it will be a great addition to an evening around the fire pit with friends. In the tasting room, you can enjoy six tastings for six dollars, or even sign up for a winery tour, called “wine 101” by appointment. Delicious cold plates are available to complement your wine selections.

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uSTOP THREE: FOX VALLEY WINERY IN OSWEGO 5600 ROUTE 34, OSWEGO

t "Vice president Mike Faltz will give you a grand tour while you enjoy a glassful!"

Fifteen different varieties are produced at this family-run winery, much of it from grapes grown at the vineyard in Sheridan, Illinois. Owner and winemaker Mike Faltz started the winery with his father, when their homespun hobby outgrew the kitchen, the basement and the garage. The signature wines at Fox Valley are the Red, White and Blue. Red is a concord – light and grapey. White is a Moscato-style made with Niagra grapes. Blue is a fruit wine, rich with blackberry and blueberry, like liquid jam in a glass.

You can enjoy three complimentary tastings in their Oswego location and a tour of the winery. I also received a lesson about boxed wine, something Mike stands by 100 percent, citing advantages over the bottle which include: no oxygen (they pour from the bottom) no sunlight, no cork (a chemical in cork can alter the taste of the wine) and a more renewable form of packaging. The result is a wine that tastes the same from the first glass to the last, open up to six weeks in the fridge (not that it would ever last that long.)

u "Thanks Christine, for all the history on Lynfred and a peek inside the original barrel rooms"

tSTOP FOUR: LYNFRED WINERY IN ROSELLE 15 SOUTH ROSELLE ROAD The granddaddy of suburban wine making, Lynfred Winery is a standout, the first of its kind in the area, and still one of the best wine experiences around, 35 years after opening. While original owners Lyn and Fred Koehler have since passed, their tradition of wine and hospitality continues to this day, thanks to the perseverance of award-winning Chilean winemakers and a constant following of local clientele. The tasting room, located in an old-World styled vine covered estate home, is impressive, as is the entire hardwood laden facility. Not a detail was missed, from ornate oak carvings above the wine bar, to the patron-friendly wine cellar, and the intricately decorated staterooms of its bed and breakfast. Christina Anderson took me on a tour of the whole estate, and impressed doesn’t cover it. But even more impressive is the wine.

More than 100 varieties are made here, with grapes that arrive from vineyards across the nation. Tastings are $7, and they offer 8-10 wines on the tasting menu each month. Popular choices are the Vin de City Red and Vin de City White, but Christina described the winery’s fruit wines as having a “cult-like following”, available in 15 varieties, from apple to rhubarb. (The mango wine was exactly as it was described – Hawaii in a glass.) Enjoy your tasting with fruit, meats, or a delicious flatbread pizza on the wraparound porch.

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217 W. Main Street Genoa, IL (815) 784-4540 322 W. State Street Sycamore, IL (815) 991-5266

ACQUAVIVA WINERY 47W614 Illinois 38 Maple Park, IL (630) 365-0333 Acquaviva Tasting & Wine Bar 214 W. Main Street St. Charles, IL (630) 513-6770

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pSTOP FIVE: COOPERS HAWK WINERY AND RESTAURANT, NAPERVILLE 1740 FREEDOM DRIVE When talking about Illinois winemaking, Cooper’s Hawk is most certainly the youngster on the trail. But don’t discount youth, or you’ll be missing out on a great wine experience. When wine lovers Tim and Dana McEnery opened the first Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant in 2005 in Orland Park, they introduced Illinois to its first and only winery and restaurant under one roof. Now the company has six Illinois locations, each a satisfying combination of Napa-style tasting room and casual contemporary restaurant. All the wine at Cooper’s Hawk is made in west suburban Countryside. A tasting includes seven to eight different wines for about $7, and offered varieties vary monthly. Three menus are offered – a standard, a sweet and a lux. Event coordinator Maddi Dill walked me through the menu, which included a velvety port called NightJar, a club-exclusive Tempranillo which was surprisingly light on the palate, and a truly delectable ice wine, a dessert all on its own. More than 50 varieties are available for sale at any given time. Stay for lunch or dinner, or just a bite in the bar, and you can enjoy the Winemaker’s Blend, a Bordeaux-style wine available only by the glass inside the restaurant. Speaking of food, Winemaker Rob Warren works in constant harmony with the executive chefs, to create wine that complements the food, and vice-versa. Each menu item comes with the perfect wine suggestion.

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t's great to have such a wide array of wineries and winemakers right here in our communities, at-the-ready for an awesome afternoon away. But if you find you have a little more time, I encourage you to venture to the Northwest Loop of the Wine Trail, and experience wine tasting against the landscape of rolling hills and lush green valleys that stretch along the Mississippi. One of my personal favorites is Galena Cellars Vineyard and Winery. I never had a more hospitable visit.

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and property (each step of the winemaking process is housed in a different barn on site) to the history of the land and agriculture from the knowledgeable staff, it's a homespun experience that will leave you as pleased with the charm as you are with the wine.

Even better, you can pick up your favorite varieties close to home, at Galena Cellars Geneva tasting room, right along historic Third Street. Try the sangria blends, this summer, for a perfect patio indulgence.

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If you have one that’s not on this list, email eward@ shawmedia.com • GENEVA GREEN MARKET 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays through October at First Congregational Church, 327 Hamilton St., Geneva. It continues through the winter from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays inside the church. All food is grown or produced within 200 miles.

• GENEVA FRENCH MARKET 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 10 on South Street in the commuter parking lot at South Fourth Street.

• SUGAR GROVE FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Sept. 27 at the Sugar Grove Village Hall parking lot at Route 30 and 10 Municipal Drive.

• ST. CHARLES FARMERS MARKET 7 a.m. to 1p.m. Fridays through October at Fourth Avenue and Main Street/ Route 64.

• VILLAGE OF CAMPTON HILLS FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 25 at Campton Crossings Shopping Center, southeast corner of Route 64 and LaFox Road.

• BATAVIA FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Oct. 18 on North River Street between Wilson and State streets.

• AURORA DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Oct. 18 at the Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N. Broadway.

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There is a lot that goes on from the moment grapes are picked from the vine to the instant the cork is popped in a wine bottle, and whether it is a 10-year-old Cabernet or a one-year-old bottle of Moscato, storage is a key factor in keeping that bottle of wine fresh.

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Basic Storage Wine is a very finicky beverage, and there are many tricks and tips to keep it fresh while storing it for extensive periods of time.

Climate-controlled wine cellars are the most ideal way to store wine, but if that’s not an option, there are some basic helpful tips to maintain its freshness.

For starters, light and wine do not mix. The sunlight can spoil the wine and cause it to become undrinkable.

Most people opt to store wines in basements and cool, dark places because throughout history, wines have been preserved in caves and cellars. One other positive to basement storage is that there are generally limited windows, which also helps preserve the wine.

“Light is not good for the wine, so when we build a cellar, we try to enclose the room so it’s like the inside of a refrigerator,” Kopp says. “When there’s a window it’s like the seal is broken.”

Storing wine on its side or upside down is also ideal, because the wine is touching the cork, which keeps the cork moist and prevents it from dying out. If the cork dries out, air can enter the bottle and spoil the wine. Therefore, after opening a bottle of wine, it is best to finish it within the week for the best taste.

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Kopp sets most of her wine cellars in the range of 55-58 degrees for both reds and whites. They can be stored at the same temperature, and if desired, white wines can be chilled even further prior to serving.

For those hardcore wine aficionados with extensive expensive collections, a wine cellar might be the best way to go.

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“The cost really depends on so many things, including how many bottles, what structure is already built and whether the cellar is there to entertain or simply to store wine,� she adds. “We can design a wine cellar to fit any budget.�

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Families don’t eat together in the same way they once did. Formal dining rooms and traditional pass-the-plate dinners often give way to the great room, where children park themselves at the kitchen island, with plates filled directly from the pots on the stove.

Meanwhile, people are entertaining in their homes more and more, and they want to “show off” a little. So we have begun reinventing the dining room spaces, creating hip, stylish adult lounges for hosting friends and family. Many times, we tie it into the formal living room (another commonly unused space) and create a toy-free, sophisticated atmosphere complemented by artwork and accessories.

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Watering Your New Lawn Watering of your new sod and seed is fairly easy to understand. Both new sod and seed need to be kept moist and watered regularly either by Mother Nature (rain) or manually by irrigation or hose. Use 1 ½ “to 2” per week, for the first four weeks with sod and the first six to eight weeks with seed.

Fertilizing Your New Sod and Seed Feritize your new seed and sod six to eight weeks from installation. Use a granular fertilizer with an even amount of nitrogen – potassium – phosphorous. This is the designation on the bag, such as a 10 – 10 – 10 formulation. We do not recommend the application of any weed controls on either the sod or seed for a period of four to six months.

Be especially wary of crabgrass control for the first year of seed.

Watering Your Landscape Plants There is nothing more important than watering your lawn and landscape properly. Often, we wait until the plants show signs of stress until we water (too little, too late). Other times we just routinely water on a schedule regardless of the conditions outside or underground (too much, too often). Both of these extremes casue stress to plants, and weak plants fall prey to bugs and disease.

Here are a few tips to get you watering in the right direction: 1. Plants are composed 90 percent of water so applying the proper amount is essential to their health. Consume and replenish in moderation.

2. When plants are over-watered the void spaces in the soil that are filled with necessary oxygen are now filled with water. Without enough oxygen the plants roots will suffocate and die. If you notice stress in your plant, dig down around the base of the plant. If the soil is soggy and filling in with water you are over-watering. If the soil is cracked and dry you need to water more frequently.

3. Water in the early morning or evening when the sun is not as hot and the winds are calm. This will decrease the chance of water being lost to evaporation. However, do no water excessively in the evening in order to prevent the growth of fungus on both plants and lawns.

4. Fill the entire root zone with water and then allow the soil to dry out partially before the next irrigation. Large trees and shrubs can be allowed to dry several inches down in the soil before rewatering. A small or newly established plant will need to be watered more frequently.

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overall concept is to keep the soil moist and to not let it dry out completely which would cause a stressful environment. There are always exceptions. Here are a few: a. Extreme hot weather, crowded plantings, containers, or looser sandy soils, may need more than an inch of water a week. b. The opposite is also true. If it is cool, plants are spaced farther apart, or the soil is more clay, then less than an inch of water a week may be necessary. c. New plantings require more frequent watering to get their roots established. You should water lightly but more often. d. Mature plantings with deeper root systems need more thorough infrequent soakings. This will

encourage roots to reach deep into the soil.

6. Plants that are under eaves close to the house or under mature tree canopies will need special attention because they are receiving little or no rainwater.

7. Purchase an inexpensive rain gauge and place it in an open area of the garden to keep track of rainfall each week. Adjust supplemental watering based on rainfall quantities. Rain gauges can also be helpful to keep track of how much is supplied by overhead sprinklers.

8. By placing 1-2” of organic mulch over the soil you will reduce evaporation from the soil surface, may reduce some water run-off, allow better water penetration, and limit weed growth.

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For the past several months, the Board of Directors of the Shelter had been hard at work trying to fill the position that was vacant since September of 2013. “The Board of Directors made a decision to search for a candidate with significant animal welfare experience and a background in sheltering,” said Laura Lingl, President of the Board of Anderson Animal Shelter. “We felt having a strong executive director leading our already talented team is one of our keys to success.”

Drake has a significant background in animal welfare including leading TAILS Humane Society in DeKalb, Illinois as their Executive Director (2004May 2014), served as a research specialist for the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Wisconsin, Madison (1998-2000), and holds a Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences and a Masters Degree in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Immunogenetics.

Drake is no stranger to Anderson, from September 2000 until January of 2002 she was their Director of Operations. In that role, Drake was charged with running the day-to-day shelter operations.

Andy Hanses, member of the Board of Directors had this to say regarding the newest addition to the Shelter team, “We are so pleased that she has returned to Anderson and we are looking forward to her leadership in moving us along in contributing to the success of our animal welfare mission. Her passion, dedication and expertise will certainly benefit the Shelter as well as the community we serve.”

Returning to Anderson as their Executive Director is something that excites Drake. “I feel like I’ve come full circle,” she said. “I really began my animal welfare career here at Anderson fourteen years ago. Now, Anderson is ready to grow. We cared for 600 animals last year - that’s a lot of homeless dogs and cats who were saved. My goal is to increase that number even more over the coming months.”

Drake’s experience will be instrumental in helping Anderson implement changes that will positively impact shelter animals, staff, volunteers and potential adopters. Immediate changes include a planned shelter renovation. “The Anderson shelter building was built in the 1970s,” said Drake.

“At that time, it was a state-of-the art facility. In the past several decades however, the field of animal sheltering has changed significantly. Sheltering as an industry now understands the importance of implementing creative housing solutions that reduce stress and support the emotional and physical health of shelter animals. Happy animals tend to be healthy animals and a beautiful shelter with stress-free animal housing is a happy place to be, for animals and for people,” Drake continued.

“We want Anderson to be the first place people think of when looking for a new pet. No matter how much we improve the shelter though,” she cautioned, “these pets belong in homes as part of a family. In the end, finding Forever Families for the animals in our care is our goal.

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Arguing for argument's sake I keep reminding myself that I am going to make the most of this summer. (I am going to make the most of this summer. I am going to make the most of this summer.)

I promised I would soak up every moment with my kids because, come fall, they will both be in school all day. I have been documenting each day on Facebook with #100HappyDaysofSummer.

I have worked tirelessly to plan fun activities to keep them occupied, entertained and living life.

I’m trying to stop and notice them, enjoy them and live in “the now.” Despite my best efforts, there are days I want to ditch my minivan on the side of the road.

Here’s the thing: They. Will. Not. Stop. Arguing.

They honestly sound like an old married couple most of the time.

Not too long after my daughter got out of school, somewhere around day 15 of 100, I remembered why I was slightly anxious for her to go back last fall. Even though my son still hadn’t started, at least I got a break from the constant bickering between the two of them. It starts the minute they wake up in the morning and goes on until the last second of each day as they are falling asleep.

My resident debaters can find just about anything argument-worthy, starting with television rights.

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Madelyn wants to sit in the seat behind me in the van, but Colin decides he needs to sit there to be closer to me. We are going to lunch and Colin wants McDonalds and Madelyn wants Wendy’s.

We are listening to the radio and one wants Kidz Bop and the other wants to watch a DVD. They are playing with some random Legos sitting on the kitchen table and argue over who made something out of them first. We have roughly four bazillion Legos and they choose these five random Legos to argue over.

We are going to the park and one wants to go to the park in our neighborhood and the other one wants to go to the one by our old house. We finally come to an agreement on the locale, only to discover one wants me to push her on the swing and the other wants me to join him on the teeter-totter.

to get me thrown in jail, compared to abandoning them on the side of the road.

Yet, just when I pull out the want ads I notice them playing together so nicely it warms my heart. I listen to them talk to each other, help each other, laugh with each other. It erases all the endless back-and-forth I suffered throughout the day. I guess siblings are meant to fight. I know full well that come fall, they will miss each other and probably seek each other out on the playground.

They may fight like cats and dogs, but their bond is as strong as their will.

Everything is a competition, from who can ride their bike faster to who loves me more. They endlessly antagonize each other. At times, they can find annoyance in the other’s mere presence.

Madelyn is the “little mommy,” correcting everything Colin does and says and tries to keep him in line. Colin just likes to get a rise out of his sister (like all brothers do.)

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I finally have gotten to the point where I told them that if they don’t stop the bickering, I am going to be forced to go and get a full-time job and put them in summer camp all day. I know that is a terrible thing to say, but it is the option least likely

Michelle Stien is a stay-at-home mom of two children, ages 4 and 6. Her mother always told her to “write this down,” so she is sharing her experiences with other Kane County women to help them deal with the craziness of being “Mom.”

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here stands a stately redbrick mansion with white pillars on quiet Sixth Avenue

in Aurora. It’s so quiet and rarely traveled that even people who have lived in the Fox Valley area their entire lives don’t know it exists. But Sunnymere has been there for 75 years, giving senior citizens a comfortable, beautiful place to enjoy their golden years.

“Our facility is one of Aurora’s best kept secrets,” says Cecelia Sanders, marketing coordinator of the non-profit senior community that offers both independent and assistant living options for those aged 65 and older. “We have such a gracious, homey feel that we say we are like a bed and breakfast.”

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Comfortable and Warm When you open the front door, you are enveloped by the rich hardwood floors, high ceilings, tall windows, antique light fixtures, ornate mirrors and a large grandfather clock that has graced the home since the start in 1895. Sanders said one of the home’s best features is its covered back porch because Sunnymere sits on over seven acres of wooded land that is adjacent to the Phillips Park Golf Course. Residents enjoy sitting on that porch in the warmer months and watching the seasons come and go.

Bedrooms are bright and sunny with beautiful views of the wooded yard. They feature individually controlled central air conditioning and heating units.

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Director Ruth Isiminger for “modeling the love and respect towards the tenants who filters down through the staff.” For animal lovers, an Australian Shepard dog is brought to visit the residents every other Sunday.

A Great Value Sunnymere is more affordable than other senior living communities that often charge $3,000 to $4,000 a month. For independent care, rooms are $1,500 per month. For assisted care, rooms are $2,990 a month. For a bit more, suites are available for one or two people. Included with the monthly payments are three home-cooked meals every day, laundry service, housekeeping, 24-hour staff and a full calendar of social, recreational and educational activities. Sunnymere’s chef Larry Duy is former cook at the popular Bill’s

Able to accommodate 47 residents, Sunnymere is small in comparison to traditional senior living communities that can house 200. “Being small in size allows Sunnymere to provide a home-like, very personal atmosphere,” said Sanders. Not only do the residents develop close bonds but so do their families who are included in many of the activities offered at the home.

Dave Lewis, the son of a current resident, said, “It was important to find a place that my mother could call home and the staff would not just be doing a job but were caring and kind to her. We have found this to be the case at Sunnymere.” He praises Executive

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There are three great reasons to consider Sunnymere: Charm, care and cost.

-Cecelia Sanders, marketing coordinator for Sunnymere Restaurant in Montgomery. “We have really good food,” said Sanders. She recalled a daughter who brought her hesitant mother to see Sunnymere. “Once the mother found out who our cook was, she told her daughter she wanted to live here,” Sanders said.

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Sunnymere residents circa 1939.

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It’s like living in a bed and breakfast on the edge of a golf course.

-Cecelia Sanders, marketing coordinator for Sunnymere -Continued from page 37 What’s really unique about Sunnymere is its endowment, which funded the construction of the home and is still used today for operations. Sanders said that should a resident run out of money, they can tap into the endowment to enable the resident to remain at the home.

Always Something to Do There is a structured activity calendar that includes chair exercises, board and card games, ice cream and movies, crafts, manicures, Zumba classes, bingo, Friday happy hour, Wii Bowling, Sunday non-denominational sermons and various entertainment, including bands and student piano recitals as well as dance and choir performances. In June, there was a family picnic for residents and their loved

ones. In addition, Sunnymere hosted a “Wedding Reception” in June. Residents could share their wedding pictures and memories with one another while enjoying cake, ice cream, appetizers and punch.

Holidays are celebrated in grand style with Easter egg hunts, New Year’s Eve parties and Christmas programs. Activities are so important to the staff and residents that a 2004 addition to Sunnymere is designated the “Activity Room” and is large enough to accommodate all the staff, residents and their families.

For more information, call Sanders at 630-898-7844 or visit the home at 925 Sixth Avenue, Aurora.

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Sunnymere’s 75th Anniversary Party: The Public is Invited On Wednesday, July 16, Sunnymere will host a continental breakfast during a presentation about its history. The staff will give tours all day and the Aurora Chamber of Commerce will attend a ribboncutting at 4:30 p.m.

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STAY SAFE in and around the water

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One of the easiest ways to cool off is swimming, whether at a home pool, community pool, water park, lake or other body of water, it is important to keep safety in mind. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children need to learn how to swim. Research has shown that children ages one- to four-years-old may be less likely to drown if they have had formal swimming instruction.

The United States Swim School Association advises starting swim lessons as young as possible. They offer lessons for children as young as two months old. Most swim programs start at a very early age because it is easier to teach an infant, rather than a four- or five-year-old who has already built up a fear of the water, according to the United States Swim School Association.

The St. Charles Park District offers group swim lessons for those as young as sixmonths-old through 14-years, at both Otter Cove Aquatic Park, 3615 Campton Hills Road, and Swanson Pool, 8 North Ave. The teacher-to-student ratio is 1:4 for group lessons.

Swim lesson instructors are trained in CPR and first aid and all have experience working with children.

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According to the park district, early swim lessons set a positive foundation towards a lifetime of participation and enjoyment in a variety of water sports and aquatic venues on, in and under the water.

Erika Young, public relations and marketing manager for the St. Charles Park District, said swimming is a lifelong skill that a person can learn at any age. The park district also offers private lessons for all ages, too.

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By STEPHANIE KOHL

W

hen it comes to eating healthier, you might think you have to sacrifice taste and give up all treats.

However, with the ready availability of high quality “foodie” foods, and a recent trend of eating more natural, organic and locally sourced-items, options for healthier eating are seemingly endless.

Among those good-for-you foods that people are turning to are things like extra virgin olive oil, red wine (in moderation), wild salmon and other wild caught fish, Greek yogurt, organic and/or all natural meats and poultry, dark chocolate and quinoa.

“People are looking for ways to ‘eat clean’ and become healthier individuals through nutrition,” says Christine Sholtey, associate professor of health and physical education and chair of the exercise science program at Waubonsee Community College. “Today our obesity rates are at an all-time high, and people are looking for ways to combat this disease. The foods mentioned (above) each have specific nutritional benefits that will help them lead a healthier lifestyle.”

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Sholtey says it is great to see that people are taking a more proactive stance in terms of what they put in their bodies and realize they only have one body for their lifetime.

Making healthier choices doesn’t have to be hard, either. There are plenty of sources out there to help people make better decisions.

“People think that all ‘healthy’ food has to be tasteless and bland,” Sholtey says. “That statement is so false. There are so many different meals and snacks that can be created from healthy ingredients that taste delicious. The key is to find the ingredients that they like and experiment with different dishes.”

As an example, Sholtey says extra virgin olive oil is great to drizzle over salads or bread, and use it in sauces. And while she says dark chocolate is great by itself, it can also be used in baked goods. Sholtey added that quinoa is high in protein and fiber and pairs well with many foods, especially as an ingredient in salads.

The Mayo Clinic advises that chocolate and its main ingredient, cocoa, appear to reduce risk factors for heart disease.

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Flavanols in cocoa beans have antioxidant effects that reduce cell damage implicated in heart disease. Flavanols, which are more prevalent in dark chocolate than in milk or white chocolate, also help lower blood pressure and improve vascular function.

“Dark chocolate is the best way to satisfy those chocolate cravings, because it is high in antioxidants,” Sholtey says. “Antioxidants get rid of free radicals in the body, which cause inflammation. Inflammation leads to chronic disease such as heart disease. Dark chocolate has also been shown to improve blood flow to the heart, brain and other organs of the body.”

Anytime you turn on the television, you are likely to see a commercial for some brand of Greek yogurt, the popularity of which has been on the rise as of late.

According to WebMD, while all yogurts are excellent sources of calcium, potassium, protein, zinc and vitamins B6 and B12, what distinguishes Greek yogurt is its thicker, creamier texture because the liquid whey is strained out. It also contains probiotic cultures and is lower in lactose and has twice the protein content of regular yogurts.

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“Greek yogurt is a great product to stock in your refrigerator because it is low in total calories and sugar and high in protein and calcium,” Sholtey says. “This is a great option for a snack between meals or as part of a dish. I love to make smoothies and incorporating Greek yogurt into my smoothies makes them a delicious, healthy option.”

While eating yogurt as a snack or side is appealing to some, Greek yogurt can also be used as a substitute for sour cream.

The Whole Grains Council touts quinoa’s nutritional qualities, including its high protein content, amino acid balance and vitamin E content. WebMD called the Peruvian seed both trendy and tasty, noting it as a great alternative for rice and salads among its uses.

“Choosing these items, along with many other healthy options, will help people not only improve their physical health, but their total health,” Sholtey says. “The number of chronic disease, (like) cardiovascular disease, cancer (and) stroke cases can be greatly decreased if people choose healthier options for their daily diets. Proper diet and exercise are key in being physically healthy.”

In addition to a healthy diet, Sholtey advocates for 30 minutes of physical activity per day.

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Protect your children

from the threat of sun damage

S

ummertime has arrived, and with it the sun is at its hottest. Did you know that 80 percent of a person’s lifetime skin sun damage occurs in the first 18 years of life? This is a time when parents have a huge influence. Here are some quick tips for parents to protect their children from the potential dangers of the sun.

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1. Harmful rays of the sun penetrate clouds and can cause cumulative skin damage. Daily application of sunblock is key to reducing the risk of skin cancer. But all sunblocks are not equal. Read the sunblock label before buying.

2. Pediatric dermatologists recommend a sunblock containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Chemicals such as oxybenzone may cause skin irritation and should be avoided.

3. Choose an SPF 30 block that protects against UVA and UVB rays. Sunblocks with higher SPF provide minimal additional protection, yet add chemicals that may be irritating to skin and eyes.

4. Sunblock should be applied daily on all sun exposed skin on all children over two months of age 15 minutes before going outside, and reapplied every two hours and after swimming or excessive sweating.

5. We recommend buying sunblock annually, as they can become “outdated” within a year of purchase. There are no federal requirements

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for sunblock manufacturers to provide manufacturing dates or expiration dates for their products.

6. The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a policy statement strongly discouraging adolescents from visiting tanning salons. Such artificial UV radiation often is several times higher than noontime exposure to the sun.

7. Do not forget summertime eye protection.

Wearing a brimmed hat reduces UV exposure to the eyes. Sunglasses should be worn, as well.

Choose sunglasses labeled with the following: • Blocks 99% of ultraviolet rays • UV absorption up to 400 nm • Special Purpose • Meets ANSI (American National Standards Institute) UV requirements

Even toddlers should wear sunglasses.

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Look

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without the fret, in a dress that takes you day to night

By YVONNE BENSON There once was an epoch when a woman would wear a dress and jewelry while vacuuming her home and then dress even more formally for dinner.

Today’s woman might occasionally have the leisure and desire to pull that off; however, most are running from one thing to the next with the rapidity of a machine gun. It has become important to assemble outfits that transition easily from day to night, from work to dinner, and from errands to a party.

Carmela Rinella, at C Rinella and Sylvie Baumann from C’est La Vie in Geneva both have keen insight into this necessity and have the boutiques to back it up.

“I work a lot and I’m always trying to find pieces that I can wear to work and straight out, I don’t have time to change entire outfits,” Rinella confesses. “But there are a few things that are quick that will transform your dress from that day work look to the night look.”

Baumann elaborates… “I would change a few pieces of jewelry

and my makeup and definitely my heels that I keep in my car all the time. And instead of a big handbag I would have a clutch. It would be nice to have a tote in your car to have a few accessories so that you can leave the office and change without changing dress.”

The dress needs to be a chameleon.

Rinella had some pearls of wisdom for finding that elusive garment to transform from a casual or business setting to a sassy party or formal dinner event. “I would look for something that goes with a lot of different pieces, something very versatile that you can wear and switch up with a lot of pieces in your closet,” Rinella says. “I always try to go with simple styles and plain colors rather that something with a print, because I know that a dress that is all one color will be easier to accessorize. Get funky and colorful accessories instead to jazz up your look.”

But Baumann attests that any dress can be played up or down. “If it’s a shorter dress or sleeveless as long as the dress is good quality you can dress it up.”

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Rinella says it’s not really the dress, but what you put with it that makes that transition from day to night. “You can wear your blazer or jean jacket during the day and take that off for the night look,” she suggests. Shoe changes are a must. “Just by changing out your day flats or work shoes for a cool pair of pumps will help make your dress transition from day to night!” The same philosophy applies to changing a large daytime purse to a smaller nighttime clutch.

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Baumann says that the outfit transitions, but so does the person wearing it, “It’s a matter of attitude. You can’t be afraid.

No matter what dress you wear, if you feel great about it, it will show. Add a dab of lipstick and some liner on your eyes and a clutch and you go.”

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Do You Know a Woman Who Has Made A Difference In Kane County?

of WOMEN distinction

Women of Distinction identifies women who have made a difference in Kane County and who are representative role models as leaders in their fields and community. Honorees will be profiled in the Kane County Magazine’s October issue and recognized at an awards luncheon in October.

Please fill out this form completely (use additional paper if necessary) and return by August 8, 2014. Additional forms can be downloaded by visiting www.kanecountymagazine.com.

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Date of birth _____________________________________________________ Please include bio/résumé/vita B. Achievements In the space below, please describe the nominee’s greatest personal, professional or job-related achievement. Honors or awards can be included as well as examples of a challenging problem solved, a major project completed or a product produced. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ C. Nominator *Name __________________________________________________________ Title ____________________________________________________________ Organization ____________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________________________________________ *Email: __________________________________________________________

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SUMMER SKINCARE Sunshine and fresh air make us fall in love with summer every year. It’s a time to explore the outdoors and enjoy fashions like tank tops, flip-flops and sun dresses. How can you get beautiful summer-ready skin while keeping it protected from the sun’s hot rays? Get healthy, radiant skin that you’ll be proud to show off with these skin care tips and tricks for warm weather months: • TOSS YOUR OLD SUNSCREEN Long days playing in the sun are a part of what makes summer such a special season.

Be sure you protect your skin. Sunscreen loses its effectiveness over time, so it’s best to toss the remnants from last year and get fresh bottles. Look for options that are water-resistant, broad-spectrum and SPF 30 or higher. Apply 30 minutes before heading outside so sunscreen can be properly absorbed and reapply regularly to ensure constant protection.

• EXFOLIATE REGULARLY Don’t skip the exfoliation, especially in the summer. Exfoliation helps to boost skin’s glow. It removes the top layer of dead skin cells and helps your skin to more evenly absorb moisturizers and sunscreens.

• STAY HYDRATED Hydration is essential inside and out. In the summer when you are more active and temperatures are warm, it is easy to become dehydrated. Ensure you are drinking plenty of water as well as hydrating your skin.

• NOURISH SKIN FROM THE INSIDE Summer’s bounty of flavorful produce isn’t just a tasty way to reinvent meal time, it’s also an opportunity to choose foods full of nutrients that are good for your skin. Colorful fruits are bursting with antioxidants that may help to protect your skin cells from external damage from the sun, smoke or even stress.

Try berries like blueberries and raspberries, as well as dark-skinned grapes.

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• CLEANSE AND MOISTURIZE Cleansing daily not only helps to ensure skin looks fresh, but a clean base also allows sunscreen to be absorbed more easily and makeup to be applied more evenly. If your skin feels tight and dry after showering with soap, do not mistake that feeling for clean! That tight, dry feeling means soap has stripped your skin of essential nutrients.

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“THE BIZ ON FIZZ” This is a phrase coined by the Illinois State Dental Society, and used in a pamphlet they produced. It’s really a straight talking overview of how soda affects our teeth. Most people drink soda, aka pop, a beverage with no nutritional value.

In fact, the typical American drinks 53 gallons of soda each year. Why do we drink this stuff, and how is it affecting our teeth?

Many folks drink sparkling sodas for the caffeine “buzz”, and many drink for the taste of it. If you drink regular soda, not diet, this sugar filled drink feeds the bacteria in your mouth.

The bacteria multiply and release acid, which gradually eats away the enamel on your teeth.

Eventually, the acid eats through the outside shell of enamel, and into the softer dentin portion of the tooth producing a “cavity”. The higher the

sugar content of the beverage you are drinking, and the greater the number of times your enamel is exposed to it, the greater your risk for developing tooth decay. In other words, if you want a soda you are better off choosing one with a lower sugar content, and drinking it quickly, than taking a sip every few minutes over a period of several hours.

If you think your teeth will be protected by drinking diet soda, think again. Diet pop is very acidic. While it doesn’t feed bacteria, you are still exposing your teeth to repeated attacks of acid. Other drinks high in acid content such as fruit drinks, juice boxes, and some bottled teas are also capable of repeated acid attacks. Even some waters sold as “Vitamin Water”, actually Beverage

Water Barq’s Root Beer Diet Barq’s Coke Diet Coke Grape Minute Maid Orange Slice Nestea Hawaiian Fruit Punch Orange Minute Maid Pepsi Battery Acid

have high sugar content or contain phosphoric or citric acid.

It’s a good idea to start looking at the nutrition charts found on the side of the beverage can or bottle.

You will often see sugar listed as sucrose, or high fructose corn syrup. Look at the total grams of sugar, and try to choose the beverage with the lowest number. Now look at the ingredients, and check for phosphoric acid, or citric acid. Both are responsible for lowering the pH of the beverage, thus making it more acidic. It’s impossible to know exactly how “acidic” a beverage is, so just try to avoid drinking beverages which contain either of these chemicals. The following chart may make your choices easier.

Acid content (pH) (the lower the number is worse) 7.00 4.61 4.55 2.53 3.39 3.29 3.12 3.04 2.82 2.80 2.49 1.00

Sugar content (grams) (the higher the number is worse) 0.00 44.94 0.0 39.06 0.0 49.98 49.98 21.00 42.84 47.04 41.16 0.00

Healthy Suggestions Try to choose a beverage with a low or no sugar content, with a higher pH if possible. Water, milk, or 100% juice are healthy options. If you do choose to drink a beverage with high sugar content or low pH, don’t sip it over a long period of time. Drink it quickly, then brush and floss

afterwards. If you don’t have time for brushing and flossing, then rinse with warm water.

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AN ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES AND EDUCATES OUR COMMUNITY "The mission of Fox Valley Food for Health (FVFFH) is to build a vibrant network of people within the Fox Valley who are committed to well-being, healthy food and caring for each other." One of the outcomes of this network is "linking teens with those in need". Founded in November 2012 by Mary Fremgen, registered dietician and Susan Leigh, professional chef, FVFFH is an allvolunteer organization which delivers approximately 150 complimentary organic meals every week to local cancer patients. These meals, cooked in an institutional kitchen at Roquette University in east Geneva, are prepared by adult mentor chefs and teens who are interested in learning how to cook, how to eat to promote longevity and who possess a desire to give back to the community.

Not only in teaching teens a lifetime of good nutrition habits but with an organic garden on the grounds of Country Garden Cuisine Cooking School as well as a community outreach cooking program (Caring

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Cooks), FVFFH sees itself primarily as an educational organization. The driving goal is to give clients and their families an opportunity to experience nutrient-dense foods to promote development of a new eating lifestyle. To date, the organization has delivered over 6000 meals to at least 120 people. More than 30 teens and 60 adults have donated in excess of 10,000 service hours to the program. Recently FVFFH received 501(c)(3), IRS tax exempt status. This

means that all contributions received are tax-deductible. Go to www. foxvalleyfoodforhealth.org for more

information, to watch a short video of the kitchen in action, to make a donation or to volunteer. Join FVFFH on Facebook.

The community is invited to a fall fundraiser which will benefit FVFFH. Partnering with Past Basket, Geneva together with sponsorship by Cadence Health, FVFFH volunteers/ co-chairs Robyn Flinn and Jeanine Holtsford have scheduled a Kitchen Walk for September 27, 10AM-3PM. Participants will be able to visit five homes with renovated kitchens in the Geneva-St. Charles area. A reception will be held following the walk at Country Garden Cuisine Cooking School in St. Charles, where ticket holders will be able to enjoy appetizers specially prepared by owner/executive chef Doug Yeomans of Tarragon Catering.

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JULY EVENTS In Kane County JULY 9 THROUGH JULY 30 Every Wednesday, Concert in the Park Wednesdays at 7p.m. at Island Park, Geneva Enjoy free live music from Billy Croft & the 5-Alarm Band, a red hot smokin’ country rock band, at the beautiful Island Park. All Concerts in the Park begin at 7 p.m. Don’t forget a blanket or lawn chair. Antonio’s Pizza and Dairy Queen will be available for purchase. Sponsored by: Antonio’s Pizza, BMO Harris Bank, Dairy Queen & Kane County Chronicle.

JULY 10 THROUGH JULY 13 Windmill City Festival – Thursday through Sunday starting at 6:00 p.m. at Batavia Riverwalk / Downtown Batavia Enjoy the opening evening of the Windmill City Festival! Carnival and Beer Garden will be open from 6-9 p.m., the Batavia Chamber Mixer will run from 6-9 p.m. Entertainment from the Back Country Roads band will take place from 7:30 9:30 p.m.

JULY 11 Butterfly After Hours - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Peck Farm Park - 4038 Kaneville Rd, Geneva Gain special behind-the-scenes access to Peck Farm Park’s Butterfly House at Butterfly After Hours. All ages will discover secrets of butterflies—like what they do when no one is watching! Each participant will create his or her own butterfly garden stake to take home. Preregistration is required. Cost is $5 per person.

Participants under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

JULY 16 River Rhapsody Summer Concert – Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m. Batavia Riverwalk / Downtown Batavia Members of Stealing Ginger grew up in the Fox Valley area and have been playing on the local music scene for years. “We pride ourselves in quality musicanship, having fun and not taking ourselves too seriously. We play a diverse mix of great roll and rock - from classic to current, a little bit of country and anything else we can pull off! We play something for everyone.”

JULY 16 THOUGH JULY 20 Kane County Fair - 525 S. Randall Road St. Charles Affordable family fun, carnival, entertainment, thrill events, farm animals, kids events, food, fun, and more! For more information call: 630-5846926 JULY 19 Splashes, Dashes and Spokes Youth Triathalon 8:30 a.m. at Breen Community Park, Peck and Campton Hills Roads.

This kid-friendly, kids-only event is perfect for beginning and experienced competitors. Division include ages 5-7, 8-10 and 11-15. $60 resident entrance fee includes the race plus a T-shirt, goody bag and pool party following the event.

For more information or to register, visit www. ottercove.org JULY 26 Chili Cook-Off - at noon, Batavia Riverwalk / Downtown Batavia For a small fee, come and sample a variety of chili from chef’s competing in a state competition.

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JULY 26 Chris Walk – Saturday, 4-8 p.m. at Gunnar Anderson, (Kane County Government Center), Rt. 31, Geneva, IL Registration is now open at www.chriswalk.net for the Chris Walk Night Out Against Substance Abuse 5K Run/Walk and 1-hour Zumba class. This is the 7th Annual Chris Walk Night Out Against Substance Abuse. This year’s event will be held on The event will open with guest speaker, Kane County Sheriff Pat Perez and the 5K run/walk and zumba will follow simultaneously. The evening will also include music by DJ Steve with Prism Lights, food by Natez Hotdogs and the Good Humor Ice Cream Man. Come out to learn about substance abuse issues in our area, visiting with our resource booths. We will also have a vendor fair and an appearance by the Too Good for Drugs Truck. There will also be fun activities for the little ones. Registration and more information is available at www.chriswalk.net. Want to be a sponsor, resource or vendor at this event, call Vicki Foley at 630-802-1868.

JULY 26 AND 27 Geneva Arts Fair, Saturday and Sunday Downtown Geneva S. 3rd Street Geneva Join us for a day of browsing and shopping at our outdoor gallery of juried fine art. Voted one of 200 best art shows by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the Geneva Arts Fair showcases the work of esteemed artists from around the country.

AUGUST 2 THROUGH AUGUST 3 Kane County Flea Market Saturday & Sunday at Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road St. Charles Admission:$5 adults, children 12 younger free.

“The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere”. Up to 1,000 dealers/ A country breakfast is served on Sundays. www.kanecountyfleamarket.com AUGUST 2 Kane County Cougars Game – Saturday at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, 34W002 Cherry Lane, Geneva 6:30. Cougars vs Quad Cities River Bandits.

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Doors open 3:30 concert 4 p.m.. Jesse White Tumblers and fireworks night. www.kccougars. com AUGUST 7 Concerts in the Park – Thursday 7 p.m. at Lincoln Park W. Main Street at 4th Street (Lincoln Park) St. Charles Back Country Roads performing. Comprised of seven uniquely-talented musicians, this band brings the big sounds of Nashville home to the Midwest. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an open-air concert. Food available for purchase. www.stcparks.org

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The more than 145 artists featured at the Geneva Arts Fair draw more than just a crowd – they draw, paint, sculpt, fire ceramics and create original works in many inventive medias. All art is available for sale. This juried event is fun for the entire family.

Come for the day or hang around for the weekend at one of Geneva’s world-class accommodations. We hope to see you.

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