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Volunteer Gerri Markel (right) greets resident Rosemary Freund at Brighton Gardens senior living center in St. Charles.

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NOTE TO READERS Kane County Chronicle Editor Kathy Balcazar is taking the day off. Look for her column in the Sept. 8 paper and catch up on her columns at www.kcchronicle.com.

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“I am pleased to see the results of a stronger economy creating [development] in the city and reinvestment in our existing business and residential communities.” – St. Charles City Administrator Mark Koenen

Send us a sentence or two about something you love in St. Charles to stcharles@shawmedia.com and we’ll share it in print and online at KCChronicle.com.

CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS • In the story, “Clothing boutique opens downtown” in the Aug. 25, 2016, edition of the St. Charles Kane County Chronicle, the title of an employee was incorrect. Miguel Cuazitl is the boutique manager.

• The “Maple Park Fun Fest 5K race, softball set” story in the Aug. 18, 2016, edition of the St. Charles Kane County Chronicle Sports section contained inaccurate information. There will not be Toilet Bowl Races.

The St. Charles Kane County Chronicle regrets the errors. Accuracy is important to the Chronicle, and we want to correct mistakes promptly. Please call errors to our attention by phone, 630-845-5355; or email, stcharles@shawmedia.com.

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Jack Gruber, 8, displays the Stars and Stripes as he rides in a bike parade as part of Kaneville Fest.

Parading around town

WHERE IT’S AT

Athlete of the Week............................................Sports, 6 Business ..............................................................13 Classified .........................................................35 Cover story........................................................................4 FaceTime .............................................................3 Fun & Games...................................Kane Weekend, 16-19 Good Natured....................................................................9 Horoscope............................................Kane Weekend, 20 InFocus Weekly................................................................8 Joan Knows.......................................................................34 Kidscoop...........................................................................31 Letters to the Editor......................................................33 Neighbors....................................................................34 Obituaries ..............................................................23 Opinions...................................................................32-33 Out & About........................................................................3

ABOVE: Addison Ryan of Kaneville, 6, gobbles watermelon while competing in a contest at Kaneville Fest.

Police reports...................................................................14 Tales From the Motherhood.............Kane Weekend, 15 Weather.............................................................................5 Web Poll...............................................................................3 Weekend 10........................................Kane Weekend, 4-5

Resident Steve Gramley is named winner of an ice cream-eating competition at Kaneville Fest.

LEFT: Sarah Conley of the Kaneville Volunteer Fire Department experiences a brain freeze while participating in the adult division of an ice cream-eating competition at Kaneville Fest.

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WHEN: 3 to 10 p.m. Sept. 10

WHERE: The Congregational United Church of Christ, 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd., Campton Hills COST & INFO: This annual, free family-friendly event will feature a classic car show, bouncy games, puppets, hula games, an ice cream-eating contest, live music, food and drinks, a movie and fireworks. Visit www.cuccstc.org for information.

WHEN: 5 p.m. to dusk Sept. 7

WHERE: First Street Plaza, which is along First Street, just south of Main Street in downtown St. Charles INFO: “Unwind Wednesday” lets people buy drinks from McNally’s Pub, ZaZa’s Trattoria, Pizzeria Neo and Puebla Modern Mexican and consume the beverages on the plaza.

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COMPUTER CLASSES OFFERED IN ST. CHARLES

WHEN: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays

WHERE: The Salvation Army, 1710 S. Seventh Ave., St. Charles COST & INFO: Registration is required for this free beginners computer class, which meets weekly from Sept. 15 to Oct. 20.

Contact Cathy Winters at 630-377-2769, ext. 210, or cathy_winters@usc.salvationarmy.org for information.

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HUMAN FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT

WHEN: Sept. 17 WHERE: Swanson Pool, 8 North Ave., St. Charles

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St. Charles Kane County Chronicle staffers pick the best of what to do in your free time COST & INFO: This new St. Charles Park District event is similar to table foosball but is a real-life game where teams of six to 10 people kick the ball, defend and score goals. This is a round-robin pool play tournament. The youth tournament (ages 6 to 12) is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the family tournament (ages 10 and older) is from 2 to 6 p.m. Each player must sign a liability waiver. The cost is $98 a team. The rain date is Sept. 18. Visit www.stcparks.org for information.

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TREK WITH A NATURALIST WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 8

WHERE: LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles COST & INFO: This free event is for people who like active hiking. A naturalist will interpret the ecology of the preserve during the hike. Participants should meet at the Great Western Trail on the south side of Dean Street. Advance registration is required. For information, call 630-444-3190.

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St. Charles resident spends retirement giving back

By ASHLEY SLOBODA

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asloboda@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – The burlap bag Gerri Markel brought with her to Brighton Gardens of St. Charles on a recent Wednesday morning had just enough room for copies of “Reader’s Digest” and a couple of books – one by Andy Rooney, the other containing poetry by Garrison Keillor.

Over the course of about an hour, Markel read various passages and poems to a group of Brighton Gardens residents who gathered around her in the facility’s library.

“This is kind of sweet/sad in a way,” Markel said, introducing one of Keillor’s poems.

Her regular visits to Brighton Gardens, which started about a year or so ago, have made an impression on residents, including Rosemary Freund.

On this particular day, Freund was the first resident to join Markel and was quick to mention Markel’s other volunteerism, such as helping adults learn English as a second language and working with the bereaved through Fox Valley Hands of Hope.

“She is selfless,” Freund said.

Modest, Markel stressed she is just one cog in the wheel as many other people volunteer.

She and her husband, Dave,

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Volunteer Gerri Markel (center) hands over a book to be read by resident Linda Kersten as Susan Justice looks on at Brighton Gardens senior living center in St. Charles. Markel volunteers every Wednesday, reading and discussing books and articles with the residents. both volunteer to give back to the community, she said, noting they are retired and have the time to do so.

As an ESL tutor, Markel said she has encountered people who want to become more conversational and who needed to know more English to get

a better paying job.

“It really is very rewarding because sometimes you can actually see the progress of how they move on to their job or how they achieve a better job,” she said.

Markel said her involvement with Brighton Gardens

began when she and her husband, who are active parishioners with St. John Neumann Catholic Church, volunteered to assist with Mass at the senior living community.

The experience inspired her to do more there, she said.

“I love reading, and I love

to tell stories,” Markel said. “It was something that I thought I could share with other people.”

She has shared biographies, short stories and publications about historical events such as World War II, she said, adding she tries to stimulate feedback and conversation.

Markel chatted with Freund as they waited for more residents to gather in the library, looking at newspaper clippings Freund brought.

“Maybe you’ll read one of those,” Markel told Freund.

Although Markel began this weekly visit with about five people around her, the group grew throughout the hour. Markel greeted the latecomers by name before resuming the discussion or reading.

Do the residents look forward to Markel’s weekly visits? Just ask Freund.

“Oh, we do,” she said, “we do.”

St. Charles seventh-grader’s bullying video goes viral

By BOB TOMASZEWSKI

btomaszewski@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – A seven-month project paid off for Jonah Maxwell, a seventh-grader at Haines Middle School who wrote and directed a video about bullying.

The video, titled “The Bully,” is just shy of seven minutes and hit 143,000 views Aug. 26 after hitting 55,000 views in the first 48 hours of the film being posted Aug. 21.

Maxwell said he was both “shocked and excited” about the success of his film.

“The Bully” was made as a public interest video, accord-

ing to Maxwell Production Ent.’s YouTube page. Dave Maxwell, Jonah Maxwell’s father, owns the film production company.

Dave stressed that his role was as a facilitator and that the company was a way to manage liability and equipment costs for the video. Dave said his son took an interest in filmmaking at a very young age.

About 30 students volunteered to be in the film, Jonah said, adding that getting people to volunteer was “hard, but it was worth it.”

The part of the video Jonah said he is most proud of is the masked bullies, which are de-

scribed in the narration of the film as faceless.

After the video was published, Dave said links were sent out to various people, which helped the video start to gain traction as a viral entity.

Jonah is in the editing process of another video. This time it’s a music video of Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” and involves teachers and students from Haines Middle School.

Jonah was scheduled to appear on WGN on Aug. 29 to discuss “The Bully,” which can be found on Maxwell Production Ent.’s YouTube channel.

St. Charles seventh-grader Jonah Maxwell is the writer and director of a video about bullying. The video garnered 55,000 views in the first 48 hours.

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1850s prairie life to be on display in Campton Hills KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com

Welcome to school Davis Primary School kindergarten teacher Katey Kinney welcomes her students Aug. 24 to the first day of school in St. Charles.

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Students set record with ACT scores KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com

ST. CHARLES – The Class of 2016 set a record for St. Charles School District 303. According to a district news release, 2016 graduates earned an ACT composite score of 23.8, the highest-ever score for District 303 students.

The classes of 2010 and 2014 had previously held the record at 23.6, the release stated.

Statewide, graduating seniors earned an average composite score of 20.8, up 0.1 over last year’s score, according to an Illinois State Board of Education news release. Meanwhile,

it noted, the national average fell from 21 to 20.8.

“Our graduates continue to show progress,” State Superintendent of Education Tony Smith said in the release. “The work of improving opportunities for all students and increasing the pace of progress is one we approach with urgency.”

St. Charles students in 2016 also posted the highest district scores in English at 23.6 and in reading at 23.8, the release stated. It added that they tied the highest mark in science, 23.4.

The release provided information by high schools.

St. Charles North students earned

their school’s highest composite score with a 24.1, which surpassed the 23.8 mark earned by the classes of 2011 and 2014. North students also set records for their school in English, 23.9; reading, 24.1; and science, 23.7.

St. Charles East students matched their school’s highest composite score, 23.5, which also was earned by the classes of 2010 and 2014. East students earned the school’s highest mark in reading, 23.6, and tied the Class of 2012’s high mark in English, 23.3.

The release indicated that 1,182 members of the Class of 2016 took the ACT, the largest number of District 303 students to have taken the test.

Tourism generates millions in Kane County KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com

ST. CHARLES – Tourism is a growing industry in Illinois, and Kane County is seeing its share.

According to a news release from the Greater St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau, tax revenue receipts from tourism in Kane County reached $9.83 million at the local level in 2015, meaning that was the amount of taxes municipalities collected as a result of visitor stays in Kane County hotels.

The state also collected $20.9 million in taxes on those visitor stays, the release stated.

It added that visitor expenditures

– the money visitors spent on restaurants, museums, entertainment, groceries and gas – topped $458.73 million in Kane County.

“As tourism thrives in Illinois and throughout Kane County, the Greater St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau is extremely excited and honored to be one of three cities chosen to be featured in the Fall/Winter 2016-17 edition of the ‘Travel Illinois Tourism Guide,’” Executive Director Lula S. Cassidy said in the release.

“This speaks to the dedication of our bureau in welcoming visitors and our city leaders’ commitment to creating a welcoming environment where these out-of-town guests can enjoy superior

dining, entertainment and the rich heritage that our area provides.”

Cassidy noted that in addition to the St. Charles visitors bureau, Kane County is covered by the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Geneva Chamber of Commerce and the Elgin Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Statewide, the tourism industry’s economic impact in 2015 topped $37 billion in travel expenditures – up 2.6 percent from 2014 – and created more than 10,000 new jobs, a 3.5 percent increase from 2014, the release stated.

The release indicated that the U.S. Travel Association provided the numbers, which are preliminary.

CAMPTON HILLS – Campton Township will host its annual Prairie Fest from 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 24 at Historic Corron Farm, 7N761 Corron Road, Campton Hills, according to a news release.

The event will feature tours of the 1850s brick Corron home; tractor-pulled wagon tours of the savanna, wetlands and prairie; square dancing demonstrations by the Fox Valley Mixers and Bachelors ‘N’ Bachelorettes; a children’s corner; refreshments and door prizes, the release stated.

Food also will be for sale. Music will be performed from 1 to 2 p.m., the release stated.

Corron Farm Preservation Society members will unveil a horsedrawn carriage from the late 1800s that was recently sent to the Miller Carriage Co. in Shipshewana, Ind. The carriage was donated by the Corron family and the refurbishment was sponsored by a board member, the release stated.

The carriage had been located in the loft of the dairy barn where it had been for more than 50 years.

It was taken down in preparation for the rehabilitation of the barn by Trillium Dell Timberworks of Knoxville, Ill., the release stated.

Visit corronfarmpreservationsociety.org for information.

NEWS BRIEF No injuries in semitrailer rollover near St. Charles

ST. CHARLES TOWNSHIP – A semitrailer rolled over at Route 25 and Stearns Road about 9:15 a.m. Aug. 25 just north of St. Charles, said Lt. Patrick Gengler, director of administration for the Kane County Sheriff’s Office.

Gengler said there were no injuries in the crash, which closed a portion of westbound Stearns Road at Route 25.

“At this point we’re just trying to uplift the truck and reopen the road,” Gengler said during the closure, which was over by early afternoon.

In an email, Gengler wrote he wasn’t sure what caused the rollover, but “it appears it was in the curve.”

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Mother hopes to bring Celebrate Differences to St. Charles

By ASHLEY SLOBODA

asloboda@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – As a mother of a 24-year-old daughter who has a traumatic brain injury, Phillis Nowicki knows that young adults with disabilities need a place where they can meet new people, be creative and learn new skills.

She hopes to bring such a place to St. Charles.

The Campton Hills resident is working to open a chapter of Celebrate Differences in St. Charles.

“I think there’s so many opportunities out here for these kids,” Nowicki said.

Based in Oswego, Celebrate Differences is a nonprofit organization that, according to its website, aims “to foster a community of acceptance which promotes the best opportunities for individuals with disabilities to exceed expectations and achieve their dreams.”

It has programs for all ages, includ-

If you go n WHAT: Celebrate Differences St.

Charles fundraising night

n WHEN: 4 to 10 p.m. Sept. 14 n WHERE: Colonial Cafe, 552 S. Randall

Road, St. Charles

n INFO: Contact stcharles@celebrate-

differences.org for a fundraising flier so that 15 percent of your check will be donated to Celebrate Differences St. Charles when the flier is presented to the cashier.

ing parent support groups, teen groups and playgroups for young children.

Rebecca Christiansen, who has a son with Down syndrome, founded the organization and serves as its executive director. She said she never imagined Celebrate Differences would expand to another community when it began nine years ago.

“The growth is very scary, but it’s

very exciting,” she said.

While Celebrate Differences offers services for all ages, Christiansen said most inquiries come from parents who have adult children who are transitioning out of high school.

“Phillis’ daughter is a prime example of we have to be doing more for that age group,” Christiansen said.

Nowicki said a Celebrate Differences location in St. Charles would give more children and adults a chance to become a bigger part of the community.

The specific programming would depend on the kids’ interests but could include book clubs and bowling outings, Nowicki said.

She said she is in the fundraising stage for the St. Charles location, which she hopes to open by spring 2017. She is aiming to raise at least $15,000, she said, adding she would like to reach $20,000.

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St. Charles Chamber of Commerce and city of St. Charles officials recently hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony for IHOP, 125 Smith Road in St. Charles.

ST. CHARLES – A St. Charles family’s dog has been named the 2016 Petsa-Palooza “spokespet,” Anderson Animal Shelter announced in a news release.

As spokespet, Smoke, a 10-year-old beagle mix, will greet attendees at the event as well as lead the pet parade and walk, the release stated.

Smoke Pets-a-Palooza is set 10-year-old for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. beagle mix 18 at Mooseheart Child City and School, which is off Route 31 between North Aurora and Batavia.

Smoke, whose owners are Jason and Jessica Parthun of St. Charles, won the role through an online voting contest featuring four other finalist dogs, all of which were adopted from Anderson Animal Shelter, the release stated.

According to the release, the family adopted Smoke in 2010 and could tell upon meeting him that he was scared and seemed to show signs of neglect.

The release quoted Jessica Parthun’s contest entry, which summarized Smoke’s progress with the family.

“With lots of love, training and positive reinforcement, he is the picture of health ... and is extremely loving to all of our family (we have added one other dog and two more kids since his adoption) and anyone who greats him (pets and people),” the release stated.

Beth Drake, the shelter’s executive director, said in the release that Smoke is an example of a pet’s unconditional love and the difference that caring and committed adopters can make in an animal’s life.

“Pets-a-Palooza is a celebration of all our pets like Smoke, and we enjoyed hearing from so many other adopters who shared their stories with us,” Drake said in the release.

The event is free, but a registration fee is required to participate in the pet parade, which is set for 12:30 p.m. Online registration is available at www. andersonanimalshelter.org/PetsAPalooza and costs $25 for individual walkers and $75 for families up to four people, with $10 for each additional family member. On-site registration will be available for an additional $5 fee.

The release indicated that participants also may create their own fundraising page to seek donations.

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Rain dance I love looking for different angles to everyday moments. It’s even better when there are umbrellas and super cute rain boots involved.

I knew the minute I pulled up to Davis Primary School in St. Charles for their first day of school that I wanted to incorporate umbrellas into the shoot somehow. Weather is always the No. 1 story, so I knew I’d want to show the fact that it was raining on the first day of school.

This little girl was helping her mom drop off a sibling at the school and having fun in the rain.

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County pavement project may affect traffic on roads such as Randall, Kirk KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com

Motorists traveling on county roads such as Randall, Kirk and Bliss might encounter delays as the Kane County Division of Transportation undergoes a pavement preservation project, according to a KDOT news release.

Beginning Aug. 30, Kane County will begin the process of applying an asphalt sealer/ rejuvenator on roads that have been resurfaced within the last two years, the release stated.

“The material placed on the road will extend the life of the asphalt by reducing the water penetration that leads to freeze/thaw damage, along with preventing oxidation of the asphalt material,” the release stated.

The process involves spraying the rejuvenator liquid, allowing the liquid to cure,

placing sand on the roads for traction and sweeping up the excess material, the release stated.

The release indicated the work should take about two weeks, weather permitting.

Roads will remain open throughout the project, but temporary lane closures will be required, the release stated, adding motorists should expect delays. Portions of busier roads, such as Randall and Kirk roads, will be worked on overnight to lessen the impact on traffic, the release stated.

The following roads will be worked on from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays: • Silver Glen Road from Corron Road to Randall Road • Tanner Road, Deerpath Road and Oak Street from Norris Road to Orchard Road These roads will be worked on from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. on weekdays:

• Fabyan Parkway from Kirk Road to Louis Bork Drive • Randall Road from Mooseheart Road to Main Street • Randall Road from Dean Street to Ferson Creek Bridge • Kirk Road from Wilson Street to Cherry Lane • Orchard Road from the Interstate 88 eastbound ramp to Tanner Road Work is planned for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays for the following roads: • Keslinger Road from Brundige Road to Randall Road.

• Mooseheart Road from Randall Road to Route 31 • Bliss Road from Interstate 88 to Main Street • LaFox Road from South Grand Monde Drive to Campton Hills Drive • Orchard Road from Tanner Road to Randall Road Call project manager Patrick VerHalen at 630-208-3138 for information.

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NEWS BRIEF Salvation Army to host computer workshop

ST. CHARLES – The Salvation Army, 1710 S. Seventh Ave., St. Charles, will host a computer workshop from noon to 2 p.m.

Sept. 13. The workshop is free

and open to all, but registration is required. The workshop is not for Apple computers. For information and to register, call Cathy Winters at 630-3772769, ext. 210.

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Now, when we talk about grass flowers, you’re not going to see the sort of showy display we’ve come to associate with that word. Forget colorful petals, or even sepals – the outer parts of a flower that usually are green and leaflike.

Grass flowers – more properly referred to as the inflorescence – have a lexicon all their own. But because botany was one of the courses where my eyes didn’t just roll back

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Prairie dropseed is the sort of plant that makes you happy just by looking at it. Sporobolus heterolepis is the second stop on the Hickory Knolls self-guided plant tour and also is labeled with its common and scientific names, naturalist Pam Otto said.

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Mmm … popcorn ...

It’s one of my favorite snacks and something I’ve had a hankering for for a while now. But it wasn’t until this week that I figured out why.

Each morning as I walk into work at Hickory Knolls, I get to look at a fabulous array of native plants carefully tended by our restoration team and their dedicated volunteers. I tend to park over by the goldenrods, then pass by the milkweed and St. John’s wort before turning onto the walkway that leads to the building.

It’s there at that turn that, Thursday, I realized why I have popcorn on the brain: Sporobolus heterolepis, or prairie dropseed.

Prairie dropseed is the sort of plant that makes you happy just by looking at it. Its leaf blades splay out at all angles, like bright green and gold fireworks popping out of the ground. Rising from this mass are assorted shoots, some with

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but actually went completely around inside my head, we’re going to restrict this discussion of plant morphology to include only the most important parts.

Prairie dropseed’s inflorescence consists of pyramid-shaped sprays called panicles. It’s here, inside tiny, need-a-hand-lens-to-see organs that the important – to the plant – business of reproduction occurs.

It also is here that the important – to my nose – job of aroma production occurs.

What I’m not entirely sure about is what function that tantalizing fragrance fulfills. Prairie dropseed is wind pollinated and therefore doesn’t need to use aroma to attract insects, mammals or other pollinating creatures. (Although, if it did, and if I were one such pollinator, the plant could count on overwhelming reproductive success.)

My one guess as to the role of that smell is that it may act as a repellent to some animals. Prairie dropseed regularly appears on lists of plants considered “resistant,” although not

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 potto@stcparks.org or 630-513-4346. Feedback on this column can be sent to editorial@ kcchronicle.com.

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The Zonta Club of St. Charles-Geneva-Batavia will offer a nontraditional scholarship for one or more applicants.

The Fran Johnson Second Chance Scholarship is for women age 25 and older who have been in the workforce and are starting or continuing their education.

Bar association to host monthly Applicants must be a resident of one Ask a Lawyer Day on Sept. 11 of the following communities: South ST. CHARLES TOWNSHIP – The Kane Elgin, Elgin, West Dundee, East Dundee, County Bar Association will conduct its Carpentersville, Hampshire or the Kane monthly Ask A Lawyer Day event from County portion of Huntley.

9 a.m. to noon Sept. 11 in which people Applicants for all career fields are with legal problems can call for a free encouraged to apply, but the commitconsultation with a volunteer attorney, a tee will give career fields historically news release stated. underpopulated by women – such as Sponsored by the Kane County Bar engineering, sciences and aeronautics Association and supported by the Illinois – priority consideration because of State Bar Association, the event provides their alignment with Zonta Internationan opportunity for the public to ask al’s mission to advance the status of questions and find direction for any legal women. matters, the release stated. As there is a The scholarship will be awarded for the high call volume, members of the public January semester. are asked to keep trying if the phone Applications are due by Oct. 15, and lines are busy as volunteers are not able are available at zontawest-sgb.org by to retrieve messages left on voicemail. clicking on scholarships.

– Kane County Chronicle Call 630-762-1900 to participate.

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completely immune, to the grazing tendencies of animals such as deer and rabbits.

What also is interesting about this grass’s aromatic qualities, and what may support the aroma-as-repellent theory, is that not everyone perceives the smell the same way.

Other writers have variously described prairie dropseed as smelling like cilantro, chemicals and, somewhat depressingly, popcorn that has been burned.

At any rate, I know for at least the next week or so, I can look forward to being greeted by the fragrance of one of my favorite foods each morning.

I’ll just need to make sure I’ve got some sassafras on hand. The aromatic leaves of this tree, when crushed, will let me wash down the smell of popcorn with the refreshing scent of, mmm, root beer …

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Expansion in the works for owner of St. Charles business

By ASHLEY SLOBODA

asloboda@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – Late last year, Terri Hockett acted on a business idea she had in 1990, and now she’s already expanding her square footage.

Hockett, who has worked in education for 30 years, owns Shopping for Knowledge, a place where she hopes children “learn to love learning,” she said.

Shopping for Knowledge is in The Quad St. Charles, the new identity for Charlestowne Mall, 3800 E. Main St., St. Charles.

“St. Charles is the opportunity for growth,” Hockett said. “I couldn’t do it without St. Charles.”

Shopping for Knowledge’s roots stem from a class assignment in 1990, Hockett said. At that time, she said, she had young children and envisioned a fun place where they could spend time while she ran errands or shopped.

Children who come to Shopping for Knowledge may learn about social and emotional skills, as well as Common Core subjects – math, English, science and social studies – Hockett said.

She noted she has seen kids “apply what they’ve learned [in school] here.”

Services include drop-off child care, one-on-one tutoring and a preschool program called My Preschool. Adults also may receive tutoring on a subject

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Shopping for Knowledge is expanding its square footage at The Quad St. Charles less than a year after it opened. The business offers learning opportunities for children and adults. of their choosing, Hockett said.

As of late August, Hockett was preparing to expand to a bigger space adjacent to her original storefront.

The new space will be for kids while the original space will be for adults, she said.

No contracts or minimum visits are required, she said.

Hockett aims to make children excited about learning. For example, she wants them to say, “Yeah, science!” so they will be more open to learning experiences later.

Her approach seems to be working.

Once, she said, a child said to her, “‘Is this learning? It doesn’t feel like learning.’”

Visit www.shoppingforknowledge. com or call 630-220-5994 for information.

South Street Storage in Elburn offers solution for extra stuff

By SUZANNE FLYNN

editorial@kcchronicle.com ELBURN – South Street Storage, which opened July 26 at South Street and Thryselius Drive in Elburn, has been steadily filling its units.

Owner and operator Laura Dempsey knows a thing or two about storage facilities. Her entire family is in the business.

“My dad and brother both own facilities in Wisconsin, and since we moved to Elburn, my husband and I wanted to bring a business to the community that I would enjoy doing, that would be close to home, and something that would help us become vested in the

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community where we live,” Dempsey said. “In addition, we knew it would be something that would benefit the residents in Elburn.”

Dempsey said South Street Storage’s amenities set the business apart from its competitors. There’s 24-hour access, free lights and electricity, free security locks and high ceilings, she said, noting that clients have the option of paying month to month for each rental without signing a contract.

South Street Storage has units of different sizes to fit a few extra boxes, business equipment or even extra cars. The smallest unit is 5 feet by 7 feet, while the largest unit is 20 feet by 40 feet.

South Street Storage has two buildings, each with 32 storage units.

“They are filling up quickly, which is exciting,” Dempsey said. “As the buildings fill, we will build additional buildings. ... [We] plan to build a total of 11 more buildings.”

Dempsey said she was proud to partner with local contractors to build the facility.

“They have all been instrumental in making this business happen, and each of them has been wonderful to work with,” she said.

Dempsey said she made a point to choose a central location for her facility that’s easy to get to.

Elburn Village President Dave An-

derson agreed that the storage business landed in a good location.

“This is a nice buffer for the residential area there, with the waste water treatment plant and the commercial area right there,” Anderson said.

“And everybody looks for storage space. South Street is not only going to be good for the Dempseys but for the village as well. We are very happy to have them.”

Dempsey said there will be a grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration this fall, and the entire community will be invited.

Call 630-777-4516, visit www.southststorage.com or follow South Street Storage on Facebook for information.

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POLICE REPORTS Information in Police Reports is obtained from local police departments.

Individuals in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proved guilty in court.

the 100 block of Thorndale Court, Streamwood, was charged Aug. 20 with obstructing or resisting police.

• Justin Joseph Schvach, 36, of the 1800 block of Newcastle Avenue, Westchester, was charged Aug. 20 with speeding and DUI of alcohol.

ST. CHARLES • Jeri Lynn Militello, 62, of the 200 • Cyrus Rex Hedblade, 19, of the 100 block of Regency Court, St. Charles, was block of Dolores Street, Oswego, was charged Aug. 21 with underage drinking. charged Aug. 19 with DUI of alcohol and improper lane use.

• Matthew Ray Barker, 36, of the 100 • Alana Marie Horrell, 34, of St. Charles, block of Lakeside Drive, St. Charles, was was charged Aug. 19 with battery. charged Aug. 21 with driving under the • Jose Luis Vazquez-Cisneros, 35, of the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood 400 block of Yorkshire Square, Bolingalcohol content more than 0.08 and brook, was arrested Aug. 19 on a warrant. improper lane use.

• James Gifford Butler, 28, of the 1300 • Mateusz Andrzej Pytka, 25, of the 500 block of West State Street, Geneva, was block of Newbury Drive, Streamwood, charged Aug. 18 with residential burglary. was charged Aug. 20 with possession • Susan Ann Zielinski, 35, of the 1200 of a concealed firearm while under the block of Dogwood Lane, Bartlett, was influence of alcohol or drugs. charged Aug. 18 with retail theft.

• Laura Beth Grossklag, 47, of the 100 • Susan Therese Schultz, 53, of the 1600 block of Lakeside Drive, St. Charles, was block of Lake Holiday Drive, Sandwich, arrested Aug. 20 on a warrant. was charged Aug. 15 with retail theft.

• Leslie Drummond Billing, 23, of the • Christopher Michael Pengiel, 23, of 1900 block of Misty Ridge Court, Aurora, the 6N300 block of Ridgewood Drive, was charged Aug. 20 with speeding, St. Charles, was charged Aug. 18 with DUI of alcohol and driving with a blood DUI of alcohol, driving with a blood alcohol content more than 0.08. alcohol content more than 0.08 and • Hugo Luis Marrero Juarez, 21, of

improper lane use.

• Timothy Robert Spears, 46, of the 700 block of Church Street, Batavia, was charged Aug. 18 with driving without insurance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving with a suspended or revoked license.

• Maurice Raymond Lebbos, 24, of the 700 block of Laurel Lane, Cary, was charged Aug. 15 with DUI of alcohol.

• Robert Edward Durbin, 24, of the 1200 block of Sycamore Street, Lake in the Hills, was charged Aug. 14 with improper lane use, speeding, DUI of alcohol and driving with a blood alcohol content more than 0.08.

• Michael Anthony Pedroza, 25, of the 100 block of Ann Street, Elgin, was charged Aug. 14 with speeding, possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful use of a weapon.

• Melissa A. Spraitz, 46, of the 100 block of Stonewood Street, Aurora, was arrested Aug. 23 on a Kane County warrant.

• A backpack blower valued at $500 was reported stolen Aug. 22 from a vehicle in the 100 block of North Randall Road, Batavia.

• Nicholas M. Lindemann, 19, of the 6N700 block of Route 31, St. Charles, was charged Aug. 22 with retail theft on accusations he took four items totaling $41.92 from a business in the 800 block of North Randall Road, Batavia.

• About $5 in change and a plastic tray were reported stolen Aug. 21 from an unlocked vehicle in the 1300 block of Orion Road, Batavia.

• Wieslawa E. Blando, 53, of the 1300 block of Giese Road, Batavia, was charged Aug. 20 with domestic battery.

• Jessica M. Colwell, 28, of the 300 block of Central Avenue, Aurora, was BATAVIA • An IRS phone scam was reported Aug. arrested Aug. 19 on an Aurora warrant for 24 that involved nine gift cards bought at failing to appear in court on a charge of driving with a suspended license.

Wal-Mart, 801 N. Randall Road, Batavia.

• Steven C. Lemons, 47, of the 600 • A vehicle’s side mirror was reported block of Park Street, Batavia, was arrestdamaged Aug. 24 in the 1200 block of ed Aug. 19 on a Batavia warrant.

East Wilson Street, Batavia.

• A vehicle was reported burglarized • An electrical box owned by Comcast was reported damaged Aug. 24 from graffiti. Aug. 18 in the 100 block of South Batavia

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• A GPS valued at $200 and $60 in cash was reported stolen Aug. 21 from a car parked in the 400 block of Anderson Boulevard.

• Kimberly A. Smol, 62, of the 2800 block of South Harrison Street, Geneva, was charged Aug. 23 with battery in an insulting and provoking manner. According to police reports, on Aug. 16, Smol threw a napkin in the victim’s face and hit the victim on the chin in the follow-through of throwing the napkin. The incident occurred on a neighbor’s front porch, reports stated.

• Dylan G. Luethje, 19, of the 1000 block of North Fifth Avenue, St. Charles, was charged Aug. 18 with DUI of drugs, improper lane use and leaving the scene of a property damage accident.

• Money was reported stolen Aug. 9 in a burglary to a house in the 2100 block of Hartford Lane. Police reports did not provide information on how much money was stolen. Entry was gained to the house through an open door between the garage and the house, reports stated.

• A residential burglary was reported Aug. 14 to a house in the 1400 block of Fargo Boulevard, but police reports did not state if anything was taken.

• A Steve Madden wallet valued at $105 and $5 cash were reported stolen Aug. 13 from an area where employees of Chipotle, 1441 S. Randall Road, leave their belongings during work shifts.

• Gregorio Tomas-Morales, 34, of the 29W600 block of Winchester Circle, Winfield Township, was charged Aug. 13 with DUI and improper lane use.

• Kaitlin M. Henley, 21, of the 800 block of Indiana Street, St. Charles, was charged Aug. 14 with DUI, driving with

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a blood alcohol content more than 0.08 and speeding 67 mph in a 25 mph zone.

• Tools and a battery jumpstart pack valued at nearly $2,000 were reported stolen Aug. 16 from a vehicle parked in the 1300 block of Commons Drive.

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Avenue, Batavia. The glove box had reportedly been gone through, and about 75 CDs were reported stolen.

• A job offer scam was reported Aug. 18 in the 1300 block of Spencer Lane, Batavia.

It reportedly involved a fraudulent check.

• Matthew R. Francis, 28, of the 400 block of Elm Street, Maple Park, was arrested Aug. 19 on a DeKalb County warrant for failing to appear in court on a charge of DUI. • Shelby A. Chalus, 25, of the 2800 block of the North Spaulding Avenue, Chicago, was charged Aug. 15 with felony criminal damage to property of a police vehicle after an incident near Randall Road and Middlecreek Lane in St. Charles Township. The plastic divider between the front and back seats was reportedly broken and would cost $160 to replace.

• Someone in the 42W400 block of Jens Jensen Lane, Campton Township, reported that 23 unauthorized charges totaling $2,664.48 had been made to his or her credit card. The charges reportedly were made at auto part stores, fast-food restaurants and gas stations in Chicago, Tinley Park, Frankfort and Munster, Ind. • A cash drawer was reported stolen Aug. 5 in a burglary in the 9S800 block of Sugar Grove Township.

• James F. Goedken, 49, of the 600 block of Thompsons Way, Inverness, was charged Aug. 7 with having open alcohol in a vehicle, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and two counts of DUI after a crash at Randall and Bolcum roads in St. Charles Township.

• Richard Lawrence Weinstock, 46, of the 35W300 block of Fox River Drive, St. Charles Township, was charged Aug. 13 with battery.

• Ryan J. Dornink, 22, of the 1400 block of Corrigan Street, Elburn, was charged Aug. 15 with failure to yield at a stop intersection and leaving the scene of an accident after a crash at Hughes and Green roads near Elburn.

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Papier-mache animals with removable heads and hollow stomachs, and lithographed tin boxes, pails and even figural tins were used later. All of these are collected today and some sell for hundreds of dollars. Canco is the name found on a series of lithographed tin pails that held candy by Lovell & Covell, a candy company in Fulton, Mass. The pails are decorated with nursery-rhyme figures. The Queen of Hearts, Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood and Peter Cottontail are the easiest to find in the series. In excellent condition, they retail for over $100.

The Canco mark was used from 1910 to 1921 by the American Can Company, a 1901 firm. If vintage candy containers are not modern enough to be of interest, consider the most popular candy container collected now, the container and dispenser for Pez. The first ones were made in 1949 and thousands of different heads have been used on other Pez dispensers. *** Q: I have an old kerosene lamp, only used when we had power outages, and not used for a long time. The oil burner needs to be removed to fill with the kerosene. The kerosene seems to have jelled and the burner can’t be easily unscrewed.

The glass bowl seems to have a brown stain inside. Any recommendations for solvent or cleaner to safely dissolve the jell and clean the interior?

A: Kerosene will leave a waxy residue if left too long in a lamp that isn’t used frequently. You can use gasoline to dissolve the “jelled” deposit, but first you have to be able to unscrew the burner. Try wiping the part where it connects to the font with a rag dipped in gasoline. Then fill the lamp with gasoline and leave it overnight. In the morning, swirl the gasoline around and empty it (Don’t pour it down the sink drain.

Put it in a closed container and take it to a place that does oil changes. They can dispose of it safely.) Make sure the lamp is dry before refilling it with kerosene. You may be able to clean the bowl by filling it with very hot water.

have button holes and there are a few cufflinks sold in the stores. How many years ago are the cufflinks back from? How old are the oldest. Any tips on buying some? I have an inexpensive pair shaped like tiny automobiles. They are marked “F & S.” A: Cufflinks were invented about 1700.

The first ones were made like two “buttons” joined by a short link chain. A button went into the button hole on each side of the cuff. By the 1800s, men were wearing plain, dark clothes so only a small, plain cufflink was acceptable. But by the 1840s and the Industrial Revolution, inexpensive cufflinks were machine-made and used by the average man, not just the rich.

Cufflink designs followed the styles from Victorian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and MidCentury modern periods. Your cufflinks were made by Fenwick and Sailors, a Hollywood company that started after World War II. They made many silver figural cufflinks, including some like small Coca-Cola bottles or TWA planes to be given as ads.

They went out of business in the 1970s, as cufflinks slowly lost popularity until the early 2000s. Costume jewelry and curvy links are very inexpensive, often selling for about $10. Gold and silver links made by famous jewelers can cost over $1,000. *** Q: My Ivorex plaque inscribed is “Poets corner, Westminster Abbey, Dicken’s Grove.” It’s 7 by 9 inches. What is it worth?

A: Ivorex plaques were made by the Arthur B. Osborne Co. in Faversham, Kent, England. The company was in business from 1899 to 1965. The plaques were made of a material he called “sterine wax.” Plaster of Paris was poured into clay molds to make three-dimensional pictures, which were hand-painted and dipped in wax to finish them. W.H. Bossons Ltd. bought the company in 1971 and made plaques from 1980 to 1996, when that company closed. They are not popular with collectors in the U.S., but some sell in England. Prices, $10-$50. *** Q: I have my first Barbie, from about 1959. She has red hair in a ponytail and is wearing a black-and-white striped swimsuit. I got Ken with fuzzy hair, Midge,Allen, Skipper, and Skooter as they were produced, and also have the pink sports car and other things. Is it worth the trouble to try to sell them?

Little Red Riding Hood is outsmarting the Big Bad Wolf by giving him some candy from a pail and rescue Grandma. Not the original story but a great way to sell candy.The Lovell & Covell lithographed tin pail sold for $115 at a Hakes auction in 2015.

A: The first Barbie doll came out in 1959. The doll was designed by Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel, Inc., and came with blond or brunette hair. The doll was named Barbie after her daughter. Ken was introduced in 1961 and was named after her son. Barbie No. 1 has upside-down Vshaped eyebrows and holes in the bottom of her feet, which fit into a special stand.

Barbie No. 5 was the first Barbie with a red or auburn ponytail (a color Mattel calls Titian). It was introduced in 1961. Barbie dolls, her friends, clothes, and accessories sell at auctions, shows, flea markets and online for prices ranging from $10 or less to several hundred dollars. Barbie No. 1 sold at auction last year for over $4,000. *** Tip: Handle gemstone jewelry carefully. Opals crack easily, and soaking them in water to prevent cracking my do more harm than good. Some stones, like pink beryl, will fade if left in bright sun for a long time. *** 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.

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OBITUARIES

Lois (Steffens) Barker of St. Charles passed away peacefully on August 23, 2016, one month shy of her 100th birthday.

She is survived by her sister, Mary Ann Kochlefl; her sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Steffens and Joan Lavery; as well as many nieces and nephews and their children, all of whom she dearly loved.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, who died of complications from multiple sclerosis; as well as her parents, Samuel and Mary Ann Steffens; her in-laws, Frank and Anna Barker; a 4-year-old brother, Robert, and her brother Donald.

Lois grew up in both Evanston and Winnetka, and lived in Lake Forest for many years.

She worked at the Lake Forest Hospital for 26 years, and as a medical transcriptionist at Deerpath Medical for 15 years, from which she permanently retired in 1996 at the age of 80. In 1995, she moved to Geneva, IL, and was an active member of the St. John Neumann parish in St. Charles, as well as the Silver Foxes senior group. She enjoyed traveling, playing cards, as well as taking part in activities of the Silver Foxes and local Park Districts. Lois was a diehard Cubs and Bears fan, and loved to attend and watch games.

Services took place on Saturday, August 27 followed by burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Northbrook. Donations in Lois’ name may be made to St. John Neumann and the American Cancer Society.

To leave an online condolence for the family, visit the funeral homes obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com.

For more information, please call Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles, 630-584-0060.

Donna L. Dallesasse, 75, of Batavia, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva, IL. She was born on December 30, 1940 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Louis P. and Angeline (Miller) Greviskes.

Donna was married to Jim for 48 years, and has been widowed since 2008. Her family was most important to her. Donna was very supportive and made many sacrifices during her children’s growing up years. She volunteered her time and talents at the Old Holy Cross Church and School. Donna and Jim put together the Parish Show and Dinner, which was an annual fundraiser for many years. She was chairman of the Sesquicentennial Cookbook Committee in Batavia. Donna was involved in many civic duties including Batavia Park Board Commissioner, Executive Director of Batavia Chamber of Commerce, The Depot Museum, and The Batavia Public Library. She had the unique gift of not accepting “No” when she asked you to volunteer. Donna loved a good project, traveling the world with family, and photography. Even though she suffered through many physical adversities, she continued to walk downtown to see her friends at Panera until the very end.

She is survived by one son, Michael S. (Robin) Dallesasse of DeKalb, IL; one daughter, Theresa (Jim) Pohorsky of Batavia, IL; three brothers, Paul (Angie) Greviskes of Aurora, IL, Dave (Linda) Greviskes of Batavia, IL and Joe (Candy) Greviskes of Batavia, IL; one sister, Cynthia (John) Eddy of Elburn, IL; five grandchildren, Laura (Frank) Cucitro of Batavia, IL, Benjamin (Cara) Dallesasse of DeKalb, IL, Nicholas Pohorsky, Charles Pohorsky, and

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Mary C. Lewis, age 75, of Elburn, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016, at Rosewood Care Center in St. Charles with her family by her side.

She was born April 22, 1941, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Thomas and Rhea (Zaborkrtsky) Carey.

Matthew Pohorsky, all of Batavia, IL; two Mary worked in the cosmetics industry for great-grandchildren, Adeline Cucitro and Ellie 12 years and was the training director for Cucitro.

Donna is preceded in death by her parents; Shiseido Cosmetics. She enjoyed reading and gardening. She loved dogs, especially Great husband, James Dallesasse; brother, Donald Pyrenees.

Mary had a colorful personality and “Skip” Greviskes. a great big heart. Her greatest pastime was A visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to spending time with her family and she will be 7:00 PM on Friday, September 2, 2016 at dearly missed.

Moss Family Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia She is survived by her children, Stephen of Avenue, Batavia, IL. Funeral services will begin at the funeral home with prayers at 10:00 Winfield, Stacey (Keith) Swanson of Sarasota, FL, and Carey Lewis of Geneva; grandchilAM on Saturday, September 3, 2016 before dren, Austin, Connor, Mitchell, and Nolan proceeding to Holy Cross Catholic Church Lewis, Mia and Ella Plucinski, Anna and Sonja to celebrate a funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. Swanson, and Alex Lobrillo; siblings, Thomas Interment will follow at River Hills Memorial (Maija) Carey Jr. of Cincinnati, OH and RoberPark, Batavia, IL. ta of Ontario, Canada; and many other dear Memorial contributions may be made in nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Donna’s memory to Holy Cross Catholic She was preceded in death by her parents; Church Building Fund, 2300 West Main brother, William; daughter, Lauren who Street, Batavia, IL or The American Diabetes passed away in infancy; and her loving husAssociation, 1701 North Beauregard Street, band, Steve Jr. who passed away in 2001.

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Lurking scam practitioners ramp up efforts Some highly motivated people who have not relaxed their schedules this summer are hard at work trying to separate others from their money.

Between police and sheriff’s reports across Kane County and anecdotal evidence from friends and family, the number of phone calls trying to defraud residents appears to be climbing.

And while we urge people to remind elderly relatives and neighbors to be aware of the latest forms these dialing-for-dollars schemes are taking, it’s not only older folks who are taken in.

A 33-year-old man and his mother from Campton Township recently bought iTunes gift cards to fulfill a purported request from the IRS to take care of back taxes. They were asked to read the numbers from the back of the gift cards over the phone to the con artists. The IRS scams often begin with a message that leaves a number for a callback, frequently implying a legal threat.

We also reported a different kind of phone swindle in which an elderly Batavia woman was persuaded she had won $14 million in a national sweepstakes and ended up sending more than $10,000 in July to purportedly pay for fees associated with the winnings, according to a Kane County Sheriff’s Office report.

Sheriff’s spokesperson Lt. Pat Gengler recommended people talk to their relatives about the potential for deception, noting the fraudsters usually spend a lot of time to make their scam look good.

“That’s what they do for a living,” he said.

And, indeed, some perpetrators are meticulous at digitally appearing to represent legitimate entities, imitating caller IDs to appear to be from official agencies.

A St. Charles resident just sent the Kane County Chronicle a letter thanking us for publicizing the spate of scams as well as whom to call to report the illegal activity. She said she recently received eight of the IRS scam calls from different numbers within a 24-hour period.

For more information about scams and how to avoid them, Gengler recommends visiting the FBI’s website at fbi.gov and kanecountytriad.com, which seeks to reduce crimes against the elderly.

People can report IRS scams to treasury.gov/tigta/contact_report_scam.shtml. The site notes that if someone unexpectedly calls claiming to be from the IRS, or the Treasury Department, and uses the threat of legal action if you do not pay immediately, it’s a sign that it is not the IRS, and your cue to hang up.

In addition, Campton Hills Police Chief Dan Hoffman advises residents to notify police of the scams so they can alert the community.

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Going for the gold in 2016 Olympics For the past few weeks, I tuned in to NBC along with the rest of America to watch the coverage of the Olympic Games in Rio. Although I’m admittedly not much of a sports fan, I found it fascinating to watch the best athletes from around the world compete in each event.

The dedication of each competitor to his or her sport was truly inspiring, and the Olympians’ patriotism seemed to bring unity to a world that has appeared anything but unified lately.

My personal favorite events to watch are swimming, diving, gymnastics, and track and field.

The flexibility, speed and agility of these athletes never ceases to amaze me, probably because I would never in a million years be able to do what they do.

There’s something thrilling about watching the final seconds of a close race or the perfect execution of a difficult skill. I enjoyed watching the women’s gymnastics team twist and flip their way to gold, and Michael Phelps stroke and kick his way to victory – adding more medals to an already extensive collection.

However, I was particularly moved by divers David Boudia and Steele Johnson. Not only could they dive from a high platform while

THE WRITE PLACE Emma Chrusciel

of negativity and horror stories, making me question how world unity could ever be a possibility.

Yet when I watched the opening ceremonies back at the beginning of August, I saw something doing all kinds of impressive spins, we don’t see very often, if at all.

I saw the countries of the world they also professed a faith and set walking in together, applauding of values that was truly inspiring.

Seeing the elation and emotion for each other and filled with joy, even though they would be comof each American athlete when peting against each other the next they won medals and listened to the national anthem made me feel day. Instead of all the fighting and especially patriotic. I’m sure view- chaos that so often characterizes our world today, perhaps we ers watching competitors from should look to the Olympics for a their home countries felt similarglimpse at how things ought to be. ly. Olympic medals, in the minds Ultimately, it’s not the medals of the athletes and their countries, are much more than a piece of met- that are won or the records that al. They symbolize years of hard are broken that make the Olympics so impactful. While the events work paying off, glory coming to and ceremonies may mean everytheir homeland, and a personal thing to the athletes, I think they achievement that will forever mean even more to the world. The become part of their identity.

Olympics help us come together When you think of it that way, the awarding of a medal becomes so to celebrate human achievement much more than a buffer of time on and the world we live in – a world NBC before the next event. It is the that has the potential to be truly beautiful, if we let it. pinnacle of an athlete’s career and a proud moment of celebration for Emma Chrusciel is going to be everyone watching back at home. a junior at Geneva High School.

More than anything, though, In addition to writing, she loves I think the Olympics have the Broadway musicals, playing pirare ability to bring everyone in the world together at times when ano, and spending time with her family and friends. Contact her they feel farthest apart. The at editorial@kcchronicle.com. news lately has been all too full

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To the editor: An open letter to all our media friends – I want to thank you and let you know how important our newspapers, periodicals, television and radio have been to the progress and achievements here at Garfield Farm Museum over the last 39 years.

Garfield Farm Museum has been truly a grass-roots project that – since Day 1 – has been nurtured by the media’s willingness to share the story of the museum’s efforts to preserve and tell this Midwestern story of America’s blessings of heritage, nature and its agricultural bounty.

For the 34 years that I have been sending out press releases, there have been hundreds of editors, reporters, photographers, broadcasters and visitors bureaus that have shared them – many since retired and passed from the scene. Often they have shared insights and given advice on how to better tell this story.

This is a challenging project for all of us here at the museum who believe passionately in its importance for current and future generations.

Our documenting change to our nation and land is echoed by the change of today with our media, our visitors and our culture. The fragmentation of the media by the many new formats, the decline in communities receiving en masse well-edited and documented information beyond our own personal interests, have limited my own personal discovery of new topics, facts and ideas. This is in spite of my trying to read four papers per day, not counting the time

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spent with periodicals, broadcast and internet. In spite of all the media formats, fewer people seem to be aware of the world around them.

Many of the media must witness what I hear at public meetings, when residents’ questions obviously lack the most fundamental neighborhood knowledge that is so basic or behind the pace of change.

I thank all of you for the help through the years that has kept the museum progressing. I also thank you for your idealism working in a field that brings valid information to our citizenry, often at an economic or even personal cost of precious time to you in making a life for you and your family.

We still have much to accomplish here in creating the physical plant of the museum before we can engage full time in educational programming.

Jerome Johnson

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I read your article today about the IRS scam that somebody fell for. And some of these comments really don’t make any sense. I mean, what good is it really to report these things to local police? That is really not going to do any good because these scammers are on a much bigger scale than that.

And to say that the local police can alert the community. Well, obviously the people being targeted are the elderly and immigrants who don’t understand and are afraid. I mean, of course the things in the article, who would think the IRS would ask you to buy $1,500 in iTunes gift cards, except people who are afraid? It really makes no sense.

These people tried to call me, target me, and I, of course, being a person born here, educated, whatever, knew enough to know that this was a scam. But I turned around, I tried to contact our senator, Mr. Kirk’s office, because this is something that really needs to be handled at a high government level to get this under control. Of course, they couldn’t be bothered to even hardly take the number that they asked me to call back on, so I have no confidence that anything is going to be done about that.

The fact is this is something that maybe our senators and representatives should stop wasting time having 10,000 hearings about Benghazi that we’ve already come to a conclusion on and do something that would actually help the constituents. But I don’t have a lot of confidence that will ever happen.

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Mexican-American judge can’t do his job because of his heritage? Does he regret demeaning Gold Star parents or saying that John McCain wasn’t a hero? Does he regret making fun of a disabled person?

I’d just like him to be a little more specific.

Who do TIF districts really help?

Batavia keeps establishing TIF districts, saying our downtown is blighted.

Now they just put in the one on the West Side. The church was already in a TIF district, as I understand it, and now they are either extending it or adding properties to the TIF district.

And my question is: The apartments downtown, the stone manor or whatever they were, they were put in a TIF district. They were built out, and the TIF district is supposed to run 23 years. So Waiting on more details we the people don’t get any money for Now that Donald Trump has said that he 23 years, it all goes to the developers or regrets some of the things that he’s said, back to the city to invest in town, keep I would like him to be more specific. Exthings moving and to improve downactly which of the many offensive things town. And yet they had to extend the TIF he’s said does he regret? Does he regret district downtown. saying vile, hateful things about women?

Now, how do you extend a TIF disDoes he regret saying that a woman who trict when it is supposed to improve a is sexually harassed at work should find blighted area, and does it take 23 years another job? Does he know any single to improve a blighted area, plus 23 more moms or women whose husbands are ill years? and they’re the main breadwinner? Does I’m beginning to think these TIF dishe even know that sexual harassment is tricts are racketeering and just a way to illegal? Does he regret calling Mexicans put money into the hands of a developer criminals and rapists or saying that a and cheat the taxpayers.

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What a disgrace our country is in.

Should the four Olympian swimmers give back their medals? However, maybe they shouldn’t – if [Hillary Rodham Clinton] can tell lies and not be held accountable, perhaps our Olympian swimmers [won’t be either].

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Keeley Flanigan of St. Charles and Christopher Schmidt of Batavia were among 53 area students to receive 2016 DCFS scholarships.

The scholarship winners were selected from nearly 300 applicants from across the state based on academic achievement, community involvement and an essay, a news release stated. They were honored at a scholarship awards luncheon in Chicago.

Flanigan, 18, is a 2016 graduate of St. Charles East High School, where she earned a 4.40 grade-point average on a 5.0 scale, according to the news release.

While in high school, Flanigan participated in varsity drill team, varsity track and field, history club and one-act plays and served as a teacher’s assistant for debate class. She received varsity letters in drill team and track and field, the

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Keeley Flanigan of St. Charles (front row, fourth from left) and Christopher Schmidt of Batavia (back row, seventh from left) are among dozens of area students selected to receive 2016 DCFS scholarships. release stated.

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It all started when my PC made “knock knock” but no “who’s there,” and it was no joke. Finally there was no knocking at all.

I might have found the card from Mike at Speedy Computer Repair right away, but my glasses are broken.

According to the still-intact magnifying glass, which I had tossed at Mister Z, the number is 630-232-7190.

Mike came right over and appears to be doing crisis care on ye olde desktop, but it doesn’t look good. He still awaits a new part (I told him his hair looks fine parted in the middle!)

Mike’s loaner PC has a certain charm, but as soon as I turn Doc Heffner’s eye prescription into some Harry

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The last number led to Jill at St. Charles City Hall, who – in a super way – got my ducks in a row.

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In both cases, the “contact me” was a wild goose chase.

(Just as I finally got my ducks in a row!) Neither seemed to have actual “customer service.” Hello?

Now I’d like to line up the Cubbie broadcasts. Depended on the TV station’s ad so I could keep watching “Blue Bloods.” Missed a whole game.

If you are sympathetic to my frustrations and want to send me a T-shirt, I already have the “Born Loser” one and the “Go Badgers” one in which to be buried.

Four-leaf clover?

Joan Arteberry is a longtime resident of St. Charles.

Her columns are featured in the Kane County Chronicle’s Neighbors section every other week. Write to her at editorial@kcchronicle.com.

and has served as a Salvation Army bell ringer and taught younger children dance.

She plans to attend Illinois State University and major in dance performance, according to the release.

Schmidt, 18, is a 2016 grad-

uate of Batavia High School, where he earned a 3.06 gradepoint average on a 4.0 scale, the release stated.

While in high school, he was a member of football, basketball, track and field, lacrosse and the Batavia High School Dog Pound.

He was chosen to be the representative from his high school at the Illinois Leadership Seminar.

Schmidt was on the academic honor roll and was awarded an academic varsity letter for football and track and field, the release stated.

He also served as student ambassador for new students and families.

He has volunteered his time collecting socks, hats, gloves and scarves for the homeless; has helped families in need in his community; and taught younger students sports.

Schmidt plans to attend Illinois State University and major in political science, according to the release.

CAMPUS NOTES Colgate University St. Charles East High School graduate Emma Johnson, a biochemistry major in the Colgate University Class of 2017, has earned the spring dean’s award.

In addition, Batavia High School graduate Emily Daniel, an English major in the Colgate University Class of 2018, earned the spring dean’s award. The dean’s award for academic excellence is awarded to students with a 3.30 or higher term average. Colgate is located in Hamilton, N.Y. Miami (Ohio) University Geneva resident Lindsey Baughman, a major in information systems at Miami University, spent the 2016 spring semester abroad in Luxemburg as part of a study-abroad group. According to a news release, with about 38 percent of Miami undergraduate students studying abroad for credit by the time they graduate, Miami is ranked second among public doctoral institutions nationwide for students studying abroad.

Space Academy Batavia resident Oliver Bohac has graduated from a weeklong program at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Bohac was part of the Space Academy program, which is specifically designed for trainees who have an interest in space exploration.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Batavia resident Parker Thomas Thomassen, a junior and major in business administration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will be studying abroad through the Nebraska at Oxford program. In addition, South Elgin resident Katlyn Nicole LaCroix, a junior and an actuarial science major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will be studying abroad through the Nebraska at Oxford program.

The study-abroad program provides four weeks of courses at the University of Oxford in England.

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GENEVA HUGE MULTI FAMILY SALE 39W254 Sheldon Ct 9/8, 9/9, & 9/10 8AM-5PM Big Buck Hunter, Bears Collectibles, Stereo Equipt., & MUCH MORE!!!!!!

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BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

FARM MACHINERY & ANTIQUE PUBLIC AUCTION

The Farm Machinery & 60 yr. Antique Collection of John & Mary Lou White, AKA Milk House Antiques

41w215 Main Street Rd., Elburn, IL 60119

41 miles West of Chicago or 4 miles West of Batavia, IL on Main St. or 2 1/2 miles east of Fisherman's Inn.

Saturday September 10, 2016 Lunch Available 9:00 AM Comfort Stations Offering Both Live Onsite & Live Internet Bidding! ** Internet bidding will begin at 10:00 am ** COMBINE – HEAD – TRACTORS

2006 JD 9560 STS Bullet Rotor, 1466 sep. hrs., 2212 eng. hrs.,30.5L-32, Brauer bin ext., chopper, s/n 5720669 one owner; 2012 JD 608C Corn Head, 8 row-30”, harvested less then 2,000 acres, S/N 746831, one owner; Golden Bell head trailer, 25'; 2001 Case - IH STX 325 Steiger 4WD, 3418 hrs., power shift, 4 hyd., 520/85R-46 axle duals, S/N 0097688. 1989 Case-IH 7140, MFWD, 6800 hrs., 3 hyd., 4 reverse, pto, 480/80R-42 w/axle duals, 380/85R-30 fronts, S/N JJA0018376, one owner; 1991 Case-IH 7130, 2WD, 6580 hrs., 4 hyd., 4 reverse, pto, 18.4R-42 w/axle duals, S/N JJA0023113, one owner; 1958 JD 720 gas, NF, power steering, pto, new rubber, w/JD 45 loader, S/N 7225308.

EQUIPMENT

2012 Case-IH 1250, 16 row-30”, Early Riser planter, aux. hyd. pump pto, variable hyd. drive, 3 pt. hitch, insect., Yetter trash wheels, pneumatic down pressure, corn & bean plates, planted approx.. 2500 acres, S/N YC5028742, one owner; Killbros 1800 grain cart, scale, tarp, 30.5L-32 tires, new vertical auger; Case-IH 3950 disk, 30', 7 1/2” spacing; Woods BW 1800, 1260 batwing mower, 11'; Shien aluminum dump trailer 28'; IH 720 plow, 6-16?; Neuero 675 Grain Vac, 1000 pto, new grain valve, 6” flex metal intake 50', 6” rubber intake, 14', (2) nozzles; Woods 8' grader blade 3 pt.; Kewanee 15' Culti-Mulcher w/trail hitch; NH 5 bar side delivery rake; United 7x14 enclosed trailer w/ramp door; 1100 gal stainless steel nurse tank, gas transfer pump w/trailer; 1100 gal. steel transfer tank; Early/Heald 3 wheel “gator” type ATV w/dump box; gravity box w/gear. Grain bins, Dryer & Grain Handling Equipment: Chicago Eastern 48' Bin, 50,000 bu., w/20 hp squirrel cage fan, Cross 40' auger, 20 hp unloading sweep auger; (2) Chicago Eastern 30' bins, 12,000 bu., aeration floors & fans, cement blocks w/each bin; 3200 bu. load out bin; (8) 3000 bu., Gov. bins; Farm fans AB 350A, 220 LP grain dryer; all grain equipment 3 phase; Westfield MK 100-61, 61' x 10” pto auger, hyd. lift, swing away hopper; Sheyenne/Westgo 6S20, 60' x 8” auger, 15 hp, 3 phase motor,2 years old, used very little; Westgo 30' x 10” auger, 20 hp, 3 phase motor.

PRIMITIVE FARM EQUIPMENT

Newton Wagon Works triple box wagon w/seat & EM-BR gear, wood spoke wheels, built in Batavia, IL, great condition; 1871 Clark & Utter-Gorham grain seeder, rotary seed drop, wood wheels, 1000 made; steel wheel farm wagon w/ Marsales painted box, good condition; IHC 3-14 plow, new rubber; Case 2-12 plow on rubber; JD 8' field cultivator, pull type w/Decker 8' harrow; (2) HD bob sled w/painted boxes; MW galvanized flare box wagon, hoist & gear; JD speed jack; Challenge & U.S.W.E.P. Co.; Batavia, pump jacks; many Hardees anvils of various heads; hay carrier winch w/hay forks, hay cradles, hay rope; JD-Hoover potato planter; Espinal potato planter; 4” x 32” wet stone; wood & steel implement wheels; early buck board w/seat; thrashing machine drive belts.

ANTIQUES – COLLECTIBLES – RARE & HARD TO FIND ITEMS

90 Cast Iron Implement seats; 80 Windmill weights; South Bend, Gold, 17 jewel Pocket Anniversary watch inscribed “CB Dempster”; Tangley Calliaphone, Calliope CA 43 player, w/extra rolls, installed within a 2002 enclosed trailer w/speciality tarps & Honda EU inverter 2000i; several sets of graduated sleigh bells on straps; rare antique tools; Cast Iron & Wood tool boxes w/oil cans, some lettered, Walter Wood; Fordson etc. numerous small unique Cast Iron collectible items; 150 lighting rod bulbs, includes a set of 12 in original shipping box, 4 ½ large cap turquoise blue; (2) tall case clocks: Seth Thomas 1890's, 8 Day, English 30 Hr; 1750's rope bell strike, signed R.D. Boxall Godaiming, all original., set of 6 New Hampshire 1740's plank seat pine chairs, sev. New England painted cupboards; Cast Iron Ruggles-Tethers-Wheel Soakers; different types & multi hand held corn shellers; German Springele, lg. collection of Pre 1948 China Brass including incense & smoke related items 400 pcs., Brass scales & wts., lg collection of Butter molds various sizes no two alike, Small cast iron collectibles, Delaval oil cans, Salesman samples, Sale bills from Chicago O'Hare area, egg baskets, lg collection of crocks to inc. rare 5 gal Apple sauce redwing, others lettered, some Salt glazed, crock jugs, stackable crock jars, “Wrigley Store” Lee Ill. Butter crock different sizes & molds, Display cabinets, Irish Mall w lettering kiddy car, Lg milk bottle collections inc Elburn, Mooseheart, Batavia painted & embossed, Sponge ware mixing bowls, wood bowls & utensils, Tin ware, antique tools inc circular plane & Stanley #45, Horse Radish grinder & mills, R. Wilcox sharpeners stone, nut crackers; wagon wrenches; screw jacks; rain chain; cauldrons; crocks; chicken feeders; huts; catchers; 200' split rail fence; cupboards; chairs; rockers; tables; restoration hardware; doors; windows; milk cans; copper items including apple butter kettle; barn doors; grain chute; wooden well pump w/16' wood pipe, for dug well/cistern; scales; painted tables; 1800's pool ball rack; tire chains; measuring chains; Burr Mill type hand grain grinders; trunks; milk stools; rope winders, coal tar wood container; brass blow torch mfg. by Sycamore, IL Brass Co.; shipping box lettered to Blackberry, IL; copper lined humidor w/cans old tobacco; Ivory dominos; old yard games; early 1800's spice cabinet w/rolling pin storage; redwood & wicker porch sets; West Morland green glassware; 1800's cast iron sitting bulldog; large quantity new old stock, hardware, hinges, latches, crystal, marble, brass door knobs and locks; English white iron stone collection; volumes of Haas Little Leather library red books; DeKalb & LaSalle County atlas plat books; Large Collections: Leed's Scotland Blue Featheredge china early 1800's; White iron stone platters; canning crocks - butter churns, 20 ga., 1 gal, crock jug; churn tops; kitchen tin ware; Sterling Silver cufflinks from Emperor Hirhito, Japan; rare Grape Bunch CI clock wts., N.H. 1800's; lumber/tree brass calipers; brass scales; brass wts.; balance beam w/brass wts; Herb Schingoethe square dance records & amplication equipment; yard sticks; levels; Chicago Union Stock Yard bale hook; Century of Progress Chicago World's Fair memorabilia & Souvenirs to inc. Northwood log furniture set; primitive child's scooter; plus other pedal toys; miniature bob sled., Many other items too numerous to mention.

John & Mary Lou White, Owners

Questions about items phone 630-879-7945 Auctioneers Note: We will be running 2 Auction Rings throughout the day. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a country auction. There will be plenty of off road parking. Live internet bidding is limited to the farm machinery, Windmill wts., implement seats. Beginning w/ THE seats, see internet for catalog & terms. This auction will feature antique items from A to Z from start to finish no in-between.

Terms: Cash, check, Visa/MC. 3 % convenience fee with credit card purchase. Number system will be used. Have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold. Statements made on sale day by auctioneers or owners take precedence over any and all printed matter. Items bought online MUST be picked up, NO delivery or shipping available. NO BUYERS PREMIUM.

Auctioneers: Mike Espe IL., 630-365-9838 Chris Wegener IL., 815-451-2820 www.go2wegenerauctions.com

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William Shakespeare, in “Richard II,” wrote, “The purest treasure mortal times afford is spotless reputation; that away, men are but gilded loam or painted clay.”

Each suit in a deck of cards contains five honors: ace, king, queen, jack and 10. It also has nine spotcards, the 10 doing double duty. The honors win most of the tricks, but having useful spot-cards, especially those 10s and nines, may be critical to success for one side or the other.

In this deal, North barrels his partner into six spades. How should South plan the play after West leads the heart jack to dummy’s ace?

North’s auction was unscientific, but could you and your partner have checked the club situation?

When the dummy came down, declarer realized that he had to hold his club losers to one, which looked difficult with no useful spot-cards. It was unlikely that West had the king and queen, because he probably would have led the club king, not the heart jack. South hoped that East had a singleton or doubleton king or queen. (Yes, West might have had doubleton king-10 or queen-10, but South would have had to guess correctly if West unblocked his royal on the first round of the suit.)

Declarer cashed dummy’s spade ace and took his three red-suit winners. Then he played a club to dummy’s ace. No honor appeared, but South returned to his hand with a spade and led another club, covering West’s 10 with dummy’s jack. Yes, it lost to East’s king, but on his red-suit return, declarer sluffed his last club and ruffed on the board.

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ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Sanctuary

1S430 Wenmoth Rd. (630) 879-0785 www.sanctuaryag.com Sunday Service at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages at 9:00 a.m.

Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Bible studies and children’s Bible clubs for all ages

BAPTIST First Baptist Church of Geneva Reach. Connect. Equip. Serve.

East Campus: 2300 South Street Saturday Worship - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: Traditional & Worship Café 9:15 a.m.

Word & Table – 10:45 a.m.

West Campus: 3435 Keslinger Road Sunday: Contemporary 9:15 & 10:45 a.m.

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St. Peter Catholic Church

Bethany Lutheran Church

1891 Kaneville Rd., Geneva (630) 232-0124 Weekday Masses Monday-Thursday 7AM & 8AM Friday during Summer 7AM & 8AM Friday during School Year 7AM & 8:45 AM Saturday 8AM Weekend Masses: Saturday 4:30PM Sunday 7AM, 9AM, 11AM, 5PM Holy Day & Holiday Masses Call the church for Mass times on these special days Confessions: Monday through Friday, 7:30 -7:55 AM Saturday, 8:30-10:00 AM & 3:15-4:15 PM

COVENANT Batavia Covenant Church, Preschool 1314 W. Main St., Batavia.

(630) 879-3721 bataviacov.com Sunday Schedule: 9:30 am Coffee (Fellowship Hall, lower level) 10:00 am Worship Service Preschool: (630) 879-3795

8 S. Lincoln St. Batavia (corner of Lincoln and Wilson) (630) 879-3444 www.bethanybatavia.org Sundays 9:00am Worship 10:00am Coffee Hour 10:30am Worship 10:30am Sunday School Monthly Last Friday Community Supper 5:00 – 7:00pm Free to the Community

Bethlehem Lutheran Church 1145 N. 5th Ave. St. Charles, IL (630) 584-2199 1 mile N. of Rt. 64 on Rt. 25, www.bethlehemluth.org Sunday Worship: 8:00 a.m./ 9:15 a.m./ 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School All Ages: 9:15 am/10:30 am Worship on Saturdays 5:30 p.m.

Bethlehem Preschool Center: Full Day Child Care/ Half Day Preschool 630-584-6027

New Hope Lutheran

New Hope Lutheran, LCMC 710 Western Ave., Geneva Park District, Geneva (630) 492-0455 www.newhopelcmc.org Sunday Worship: 9:00 am Fellow and Intergenerational Sunday School 10:15 am

St. Mark’s Lutheran

Church & Preschool (Missouri Synod) 101 S. 6th Ave., St. Charles (Just South of St. Charles Library) (630) 584-8638 The Rev. Timothy P. Silber, Associate Pastor The Rev. Timothy R. Bayer, Senior Pastor Worship Schedule: Saturday @ 5:30 p.m.

Traditional Worship Sunday @ 8:30 a.m.

Traditional Worship Sunday @ 11:00 a.m.

Education Hour at 9:45a-10:45a Praise Worship All services elevator access St. Mark’s Preschool for ages 2 – Pre K (630) 584-4850 www.stmarkschurch.church

PRESBYTERIAN Fox Valley Presbyterian Church (USA)

A Welcoming Church 227 East Side Dr., Geneva (1 blk. N. of Rt. 38.)

(630) 232-7448 www.foxvalleypres.org 8:00 a.m. Worship (informal) 10:00 a.m. Worship (traditional) 10:00 a.m. Church school Nursery Care Provided 8:30-11:00 a.m.

Adult Breakfast Club 8:30 a.m.

Confirmation (7-8th grd.)

4:00 p.m.

Youth Group 7:00 p.m.

The Growing Place Weekday Preschool We are a Stephen Ministry Church

To include your place of worship, please call (877) 264-2527

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GARY LANG CHEVROLET Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

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Kane County Chronicle / KCChronicle.com • Thursday, September 1, 2016 • PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY GENEVA, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Nicholas J. Zabran; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 01173 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/28/2016, Donald E. Kramer, the Sheriff of Kane County, Illinois will on 10/13/16 at the hour of 9:00AM at Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, Room JC 100 St. Charles, IL 60175, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Kane and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-26-251-046 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1004 Derby Course St. Charles, IL 60174 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE

(HOMEO ), RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-07525.

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Dated this 5th day of August, 2016 Monica Irelan Karas / J Peterman Legal Group Ltd. State Bar No. 1035803 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 J Peterman Legal Group Ltd. is the creditor's attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WALWORTH COUNTY LPP Mortgage LTD. 1 Corporate Drive Suite 360 Lake Zurich, IL 60047 Plaintiff Vs Rita A. Brooks W300S10390 Lakeside Mukwonago, WI 53149 Defendants Valley Bell Credit Union 733 W. Chicago Street Elgin, IL 60123 Added Defendants

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AMENDED SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No: 14 CV 220 Honorable David M. Reddy Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Valley Bell Credit Union You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after August 18, 2016, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The Court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is Walworth County Clerk of Circuit Court 1800 County Road NN P.O. Box 1001 Elkhorn, WI 53121-1001 and to Monica Irelan Karas / J Peterman Legal Group Ltd., plaintiff's attorney, whose address is: J Peterman Legal Group Ltd. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY GENEVA, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Nicholas J. Zabran; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 15 CH 01173 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/28/2016, Donald E. Kramer, the Sheriff of Kane County, Illinois will on 10/13/16 at the hour of 9:00AM at Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, Room JC 100 St. Charles, IL 60175, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Kane and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE NORTHERLY 39.0 FEET OF THE SOUTHERLY 94.10 FEET OF LOT 2 IN HUNTERS FIELDS COMMONS, ST. CHARLES, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN THE CITY OF ST CHARLES, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-26-251-046 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1004 Derby Course St. Charles, IL 60174 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765

op ty ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-07525.

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CHILDREN. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights.

Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered.

Thomas M. Hartwell Clerk Dated: August 15, 2016 (Published in the Geneva Kane County Chronicle on August 25, September 1, 8, 2016) 1218585

PUBLIC NOITCE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

MARIA REAL Plaintiff/Petitioner vs.

JOSE MANUEL GALLEGOS Defendant/Respondent Case No. 2016 D 845 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 (Published in the St. Charles plaitiff(s), naming you as defenCounty Chronicle, dant(s) therein and praying Kane FOR A DISSOLUTION OF September 1, 8, 15, 2016) MARRIAGE and for other relief; that summons has been issued out of this Court against you as provided by law, PUBLIC NOTICE and, that this action is still pending and undetermined in said Court.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT NOW, THEREFORE, unless you file FOR THE SIXTEENTH your answer or otherwise make your appearance in said action in JUDICIAL CIRCUIT this Court, by filing the same in the KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS office of the Clerk of the Circuit JUVENILE DIVISION Court on or before 9/22/16, AN ORDER OF DEFAULT MAY BE ENIN THE INTEREST OF: TERED AGAINST YOU. Morgan Smith IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have MINORS hereunto set my hand and affixed GEN. NO. 15JA63 the Seal of said Court on Aug 23, 2016.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION /s/ Thomas M. Hartwell Clerk of the Circuit Courthouse NOTICE IS GIVEN: Christopher (SEAL) Smith

Take notice that on the 23rd day of June, 2016, Petitions for Termination of Parental Rights were filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Joseph H. McMahon, through his Designee in the Circuit Court of Kane County entitled "IN THE INTEREST OF Morgan Smith, MINOR(S)" and that on October 4, 2016 in courtroom #140 of the Kane County Courthouse, Geneva, Illinois, at 1:30 PM or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS HEARING will be held upon the petitions to have the minors declared wards of the court under the Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINORS, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILDREN. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR

Name: GARY L. BRUNKE Attorney for: MARIA REAL Atty Registration No.: 6208739 Address: 1300 E. IRVING PARK RD. #201 City, State, Zip: STREAMWOOD IL 60107 Phone: (630) 289-8200 Attorney E-mail: garybrunke@comcast.net (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on September 1, 8, 15, 2016) 1220062

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS JUVENILE DIVISION IN THE INTEREST OF: Kaiden Hampton A MINOR GENERAL NO. 16JA43 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN: John Doe & any and all unknown fathers Take notice that on the 10th day of May, 2016, a Petition for Adjudication was filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Joseph H. McMahon, through his Designee in the Circuit

Court of Kane County entitled "IN THE INTEREST OF Kaiden Hampton, MINOR(S)," and that on Thursday, September 15, 2016 in courtroom #140 of the Kane County Courthouse, Geneva, Illinois, at 9:00 A.M. or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an ADJUDICATORY HEARING will be held upon the petition to have the minor declared a ward of the court under the Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINORS, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights.

Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered.

Dated: August 26, 2016 /s/ Thomas M. Hartwell Clerk (Published in the Geneva Kane County Chronicle on September 1, 2016) 1219988

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE PETITION OF: DONALD EDWARD SARVAS, Plaintiff/Petitioner Case No. 2016 MR 824 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 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 16 MR 824 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION REGARDING NAME CHANGE Public notice is hereby given that on the October 7, 2016, in Courtroom No. 250, of the Kane County Courthouse, 37W777 IL 38, 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 Donald Edward Sarvas to the new name of Donald Edward Beyer 735 ILCS 5/21-101 et seq. /s/ Donald Edward Sarvas, Petitioner and for other relief; that summons has been issued out of this Court against you as provided by law, and, that this action is still pending and undetermined in said Court.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you file your answer or otherwise make your appearance in said action in this Court, by filing the same in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on or before 10/07/16 AN ORDER OF DEFAULT MAY BE EN-

TERED AGAINST YOU. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court on 08/08/16.

Thomas M. Hartwell Clerk of the Circuit Court (SEAL) Name: Sandra Parga Attorney for: DONALD EDWARD SARVAS Atty Registration No.: 6225800 Address: 51N. Douglas City, State, Zip: Eigin, IL 60120 Phone: (847) 468-0135 Attorney E-mail: pleadings.elgin @camicjohnson.com

CLASSIFIED 45 ey Kate L. McCracken (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, August 18, 25, September 1, 2016) 1216766

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WALTRAUT KASAKEWITSCH 515 Oak Drive East Dundee, IL 60118 Date and Place of Death: (Published in the Kane County 08/06/2016 East Dundee, IL Chronicle on August 18, 25, Case No. 16 P 437 September 1, 2016) 1215839 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO CREDITORS & CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF (DECEDENT): Name: Ruth A. Church Address: Autumn Leaves of St. Charles/10 Peck Road City, State, Zip: St. Charles, IL, 60174 Date and Place of Death: February 9, 2016; St. Charles, IL Gen. No. 2016 P 428 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of Ruth A. Church who died on February 9, 2016, a resident of Kane County, Illinois.

2. The Representative for the estate is: Gerald B. Church 3. The Attorney for the Estate is: Kate L. McCracken, Hoscheit, McGuirk, McCracken & Cuscaden, P.C., 1001 E. Main Street, Suite G, St. Charles, IL 60174.

4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 19, 2016. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, P.O. Box 112, Geneva, IL 60134-0112 or with the Representative, or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

5. On August 8, 2016 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 5/8-1).

8. The estate will be administrated without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4).

1. Notice is hereby given of the death of WALTRAUT KASAKEWITSCH who died on 08/06/16, a resident of East Dundee, Kane County, Illinois.

2. The Representative for the estate are: Rosie Healy, 6501 E Greenway Pkwy #103-611, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Resident Agent, James M Kiss, 96 N Kennedy Dr, Carpentersville, IL 60110 3. The Attorney for the estate is: James M Kiss, LTD, PC 96 N. Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville, Illinois 60110.

4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before February 25, 2016. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 540 S. Randall Rd. St. Charles, IL 60174 or with the Representative, or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

5. On 08/15/16, an Order Admitting the Will to Probate 6. Within forty-two (42) days after the date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may filed a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony or witnesses to the Will in open Court, or other evidence, as provided in Article VI 5/6 (755 ILCS 5/6/21).

7. Within six (6) months after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided under Article VIII 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1).

8. The estate will be administrated without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) /s/ James M Kiss Attorney Published in the Kane County Chronicle on August 25, September 1, 8, 2016) 1218522

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY ILLINOIS Date: July 30, 2016

IN RE UNION DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3 OF VIRGIL Attorney for Executor: AND CORTLAND TOWNSHIPS

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CASE #84 MC 8 NOTICE OF ELECTION (Published in the Kane County Union Drainage District #3 of Virgil Chronicle on September 1, 8, 15, Township and Cortland Township 2016) 1220034 will hold an election on Tuesday September 6, 2016 for a commissioner for a three year term. The election will be held at the Virgil PUBLIC NOTICE Township office, 49 W 181 Winters Road, Maple Park, IL 60151. The hours for the election shall be 2:00 ASSUMED NAME pm until 4:00 pm. All landowners PUBLICATION NOTICE in the district are eligible to vote.

Public Notice is hereby given that Date: August 3, 2016 on Friday, August 19, 2016, a cerKane County Circuit Clerk tificate was filed in the office of the Thomas M. Hartwell County Clerk of Kane County, Illi(Published in the Daily Chronicle, nois, setting forth the names and and the Elburn Herald on August addresses of all persons owning, 25, and September 1, 2016) conducting and transacting the business known as: 1214710

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Call 800-589-9363 Public Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, August 25, 2016 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, concerning the business known as CUSTOMER DATABASE SERVICES located at 1100 W MAIN ST, St Charles, IL 60174 which certificate sets forth the following changes in the operation thereof: RICHARD V DZIUBAN has ceased doing business under the above named business Dated: 8/3/2016 and has no further connec/s/ John A. Cunningham tion with or financial interest Kane County Clerk in the above named business carried on under such an as(Published in the Kane County sumed name.

Chronicle on August 18, 25, Dated: 8/25/2016 September 1, 2016) 1216600

Public Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, August 03, 2016, 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 on Thursday, August 04, 2016, a business known as: certificate was filed in the office of VMS Photography the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, located at: conducting and transacting the 224 Chalmers St Geneva, IL, 60134 business known as:

PUBLIC NOTICE

Sakowood located at: 40W709 Grand Monte Elburn, IL, 60119

Crystal Ship Vintage and Design Dated: 8/4/2016

/s/ John A. Cunningham located at: Kane County Clerk 449 Pebblebrook Court, A special election to elect one Sugar Grove, IL 60554 (Published in the Kane County Commissioner for the Chronicle on August 18, 25, Dated: 8/19/2016 Virgil Drainage District No 1 September 1, 2016) 1216608 shall be held on /s/ John A. Cunningham Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at the Kane County Clerk Virgil Township Office PUBLIC NOTICE 49W181 Winters Rd (Published in the Kane County Maple Park, IL 60151 Chronicle on September 1, 8, 15, The polls shall open at 2:00 pm 2016) 1220029 ASSUMED NAME and close at 4:00 pm PUBLICATION NOTICE

Notice of Election

(Published in the Elburn Herald on September 1, 2016) 1220049

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on Monday, August 22, 2016, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Brilliant Maids located at: 915 Symphony Dr, Aurora, IL 60504

Dated: 8/19/2016 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

(Published in the Kane County August 25, Chronicle on /s/ John A. Cunningham September 1, 8, 2016) 1218200 Kane County Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Chicago Kenny's Tours and Road Trips located at: 106 Woodland Ct 3B, Carpentersville, IL 60110

August 25, Chronicle on September 1, 8, 2016) 1218205

SUPPLEMENTAL ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle, on September 1, 8, 15, 2016) 1220802

PUBLIC NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, August 25, 2016 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, concerning the business known as HEALTHCARE MARKETING ASSOCIATES located at 1100 W MAIN ST, St Charles, IL 60174 which certificate sets forth the following changes in the operation thereof: RICHARD V DZIUBAN has ceased doing business under the above named business and has no further connection with or financial interest in the above named business carried on under such an assumed name.

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Effective October 30, 2016, Dr. Zeddies will no longer be affiliated with Fox Valley Family Physicians, S.C. As of this writing, Dr. Zeddies will be practicing with an internal medicine group in Glen Ellyn.

You can contact us to inquire about Dr. Zeddies' office locations and hospital affiliations, we will be happy to provide it to you.

Fox Valley Family Physicians, S.C. is fully prepared to provide you with uninterrupted medical care and treatment at the levels to which you have become accustomed and will be reassigning you to another physician within the practice for your ongoing medical needs. If, however, you desire to continue your medical care with Dr. Zeddies, you can contact the medical records department to arrange for the transfer of your medical records. In any event, we will strive to do everything within our power to make this transition a smooth one.

In addition, we are pleased to announce that Dr. Aahba Beri joined the medical staff at Fox Valley Family Physicians August 1, 2016. Dr. Beri comes to our practice eager to begin her medical practice as a Family Practitioner in the Fox Valley community.

Public Notice is hereby given that on Monday, August 08, 2016, a PUBLIC NOTICE 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, conducting and transacting the Public Notice is hereby given that business known as: on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, a certificate was filed in the office Turn-Key of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and located at: addresses of all persons owning, 4309 Northgate Dr. conducting and transacting the Carpentersville, IL, 60110 business known as: Dated: 8/8/2016 Pathwave Solutions /s/ John A. Cunningham located at: Kane County Clerk 1970 Cloverdale Ln Algonquin, IL, 60102 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on August 18, 25, Peter Cladis M.D. Dated: 8/10/2016 September 1, 2016) 1216605 Thomas Hazel M.D. Warren Beeh M.D. /s/ John A. Cunningham Michelle Willis D.O. Kane County Clerk

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle on August 18, 25, /s/ John A. Cunningham September 1, 2016) 1216619

Dated: 8/24/2016

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, August 03, 2016, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, Public Notice is hereby given that conducting and transacting the on Friday, August 19, 2016, a cer- business known as: PUBLIC NOTICE tificate was filed in the office of the VMS Studios County Clerk of Kane County, IlliASSUMED NAME nois, setting forth the names and PUBLICATION NOTICE addresses of all persons owning, located at: conducting and transacting the 224 Chalmers St Public Notice is hereby given that Geneva, IL, 60134 business known as: on Friday, August 19, 2016, a certificate was filed in the office of the Dated: 8/3/2016 Symple County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and /s/ John A. Cunningham addresses of all persons owning, located at: th Kane County Clerk conducting and transacting the 420 South 4 Street #2, St Charles, IL 60174 business known as: (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on August 18, 25, Dated: 8/19/2016 Genesis Marketing Services September 1, 2016) 1216604 /s/ John A. Cunningham located at: Kane County Clerk 854 Morrill Lane, PUBLIC NOTICE Elburn, IL 60119 (Published in the Kane County

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(Published in the Kane County Chronicle on August 25, September 1, 8, 2016) 1218247

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

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PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

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(Published in the Kane County Chronicle on August 1, 2016) 1220745

Dated: 8/25/2016 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, on September 1, 8, 15, 2016) 1220806

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Public notice is hereby given that, by Ordinance adopted on the 25th day of August, 2016, the Board of Trustees of the Geneva Public Library District ordained to levy an additional tax of .02% of the value of all the taxable property in the District, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Local Government Affairs, for the purchase of sites and buildings, for construction and equipment of buildings, for the rental of buildings required for library purposes, and for maintenance, repairs and alterations of library buildings and equipment, said tax levy to be effective for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017. The text of said Ordinance is set forth below.

The question of the adoption of said Ordinance shall be submitted to the electors of the District if a petition is filed with the District signed by 2,125 voters asking that the question of levying such .02% tax be submitted to the electors of the District. Said petition must be filed within 30 days after publication of this notice. The next date on which a prospective referendum could be held is April 4, 2017.

Zachary Craft, Secretary Geneva Public Library District ORDINANCE #2017-4 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING TO LEVY AN ADDITIONAL TAX OF .02% FOR THE 2016 - 2017 FISCAL YEAR WHEREAS, The Illinois Public Library District Act, specifically 75 ILCS 16/35-5 thereof, authorizes the Board of Trustees to levy a special tax in addition to the annual public library district tax for the purchase of sites and buildings, for construction and equipment of buildings, for rental of buildings required for library purposes, and for maintenance, repairs and alterations of library buildings and equipment; and WHEREAS, the amount of said special tax as set forth in said 75 ILCS 16/35-5 is .02% of the value of all of the taxable property in the District as equalized or assessed by the Department of Local Government Affairs; and WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees deems it advisable and necessary to levy said special tax for the 2016-2017 fiscal year for the purposes set forth; and WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees has determined to levy said special tax; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND DETERMINED by the Board of Trustees of the Geneva Public Library District that for the purchase of sites and buildings, for the construction and equipment of buildings, for the rental of buildings required for library purposes, and for the maintenance, repairs and alterations of library buildings and equipment, a special tax of .02% of the value of all taxable property in the District, as equalized or assessed, shall be levied for the fiscal year 2016-2017.

FURTHER, a copy of this ordinance shall be published in Kane County Chronicle within 15 days after the date of adoption in the form provided by law.

FURTHER, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption as provided by law.

ADOPTED this 25th day of August, 2016, pursuant to a roll call vote as follows: AYES: - 7 NAYS: - 0 ABSENT or ABSTAINING: - 0 Board of Library Trustees of Geneva Public Library District CERTIFICATE I, Zachary Craft, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I am the duly elected, qualified and serving Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Geneva Public Library District, Kane County, Illinois; and I do further certify that the ORDINANCE DETERMINING TO LEVY AN ADDITIONAL TAX FOR .02% FOR THE 2014-2015 FISCAL YEAR (Authorization to levy under Chapter 75, Section 16/35-5, Illinois Compiled Statutes, 1993) is a true and correct copy of said ordinance which was presented, passed, and recorded by said Board at their meeting on August 25, 2016, by a vote of: AYES - 7 NAYS - 0 ABSENT OR ABSTAINING - 0 Dated this 25th day of August, 2016.

Zachary Craft Secretary, Geneva Public Library District (Published in the Kane County Chronicle August 1, 2016) 1220740

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Kane County Chronicle / KCChronicle.com • Thursday, September 1, 2016 • PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that, by Ordinance adopted on the 25th day of August, 2016, the Board of Trustees of the Geneva Public Library District ordained to levy an additional tax of .02% of the value of all the taxable property in the District, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Local Government Affairs, for the purchase of sites and buildings, for construction and equipment of buildings, for the rental of buildings required for library purposes, and for maintenance, repairs and alterations of library buildings and equipment, said tax levy to be effective for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.

The text of said Ordinance is set forth below.

The question of the adoption of said Ordinance shall be submitted to the electors of the District if a petition is filed with the District signed by 2,125 voters asking that the question of levying such .02% tax be submitted to the electors of the District. Said petition must be filed within 30 days after publication of this notice. The next date on which a prospective referendum could be held is April 4, 2017.

Zachary Craft, Secretary Geneva Public Library District ORDINANCE #2017-4 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING TO LEVY AN ADDITIONAL TAX OF .02% FOR THE 2016 –2017 FISCAL YEAR WHEREAS, The Illinois Public Library District Act, specifically 75 ILCS 16/35-5 thereof, authorizes the Board of Trustees to levy a special tax in addition to the annual public library district tax for the purchase of sites and buildings, for construction and equipment of buildings, for rental of buildings required for library purposes, and for maintenance, repairs and alterations of library buildings and equipment; and WHEREAS, the amount of said special tax as set forth in said 75 ILCS 16/35-5 is .02% of the value of all of the taxable property in the District as equalized or assessed by the Department of Local Government Affairs; and WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees deems it advisable and necessary to levy said special tax for the 2016-2017 fiscal year for the purposes set forth; and WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees has determined to levy said special tax; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND DETERMINED by the Board of Trustees of the Geneva Public Library District that for the purchase of sites and buildings, for the construction and equipment of buildings, for the rental of buildings required for library purposes, and for the maintenance, repairs and alterations of library buildings and equipment, a special tax of .02% of the value of all taxable property in the District, as equalized or assessed, shall be levied for the fiscal year 2016-2017.

FURTHER, a copy of this ordinance shall be published in Kane County Chronicle within 15 days after the date of adoption in the form provided by law.

FURTHER, this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption as provided by law.

ADOPTED this 25th day of August, 2016, pursuant to a roll call vote as follows: AYES: 7 NAYS: 0 ABSENT OR ABSTAINING: 0 Board of Library Trustees of Geneva Public Library District CERTIFICATE I, Zachary Craft, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I am the duly elected, qualified and serving Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Geneva Public Library District, Kane County, Illinois; and I do further certify that the ORDINANCE DETERMINING TO LEVY AN ADDITIONAL TAX FOR .02% FOR THE 2014-2015 FISCAL YEAR (Authorization to levy under Chapter 75, Section 16/35-5, Illinois Compiled Statutes, 1993) is a true and correct copy of said ordinance which was presented, passed, and recorded by said Board at their meeting on August 25, 2016, by a vote of: AYES: 7 NAYS: 0 ABSENT OR ABSTAINING: 0 Dated this 25th day of August, 2016.

Zachary Craft Secretary, Geneva Public Library District CERTIFICATION OF ESTIMATED REVENUES In Accordance With Public Act 83-881 Unit Name: Geneva Public Library District Funds: All Revenue estimate for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 Source of Revenue CASH ON HAND Cash available at beginning of fiscal year in all funds ESTIMATED REVENUES TO BE COLLECTED Real Estate Taxes General Fund Social Security IMRF Audit Liability Insurance Building Maintenance Operating Income Personal Property Replacement Tax Photocopy, Fines, Fees, Operating Income Grants (Federal, State, Local) Gifts & Memorials Friends Donations Other Interest on Invested Funds Developers Donation Total Estimated Cash and Revenues Available For Fiscal Year 2016-2017

Amount $5,291,415.62 4,142,023.00 173,394.00 267,897.00 10,719.00 41,898.00 59.424.00 36,840.00 37,150.00 52,000.00 1,000.00 15,000.00 12,000.00 5,000.00 $4,854,345.00

CERTIFICATION I, Mark Adams, the chief financial officer of Geneva Public Library District, do hereby certify that the above is a true estimate of the revenues anticipated to be received by this governmental unit in the next fiscal year for the indicated funds.

Date August 25, 2016 Mark Adams, Treasurer ORDINANCE #2017-2 ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 2016 AND ENDING THE 30TH DAY OF JUNE, 2017 WHEREAS, The Board of Library Trustees of the Geneva Public Library District, Kane County, Illinois, has prepared or caused to be prepared a tentative form of the Annual Budget and Appropriation for said Library District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017 and the same has been conveniently available for public inspection for at least thirty (30) days prior to final action thereon; and

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WHEREAS, a public hearing was held as to such Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance on August 25, 2016 notice of which was given at least thirty (30) days prior thereto; and WHEREAS, all other legal requirements have been duly complied with by the Board of Library Trustees of the Geneva Public Library District; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES OF THE GENEVA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF KANE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: That the following sums, or so much thereof as by law be authorized, be and the same are hereby budgeted, set aside and appropriated for the specified Library Purposes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017; and the objects and purposes for which said appropriations are made, and the amounts thereby appropriated are as follows: Budget Appropriation 1. Corporate Fund Expenses A. Salaries Full Time -IMRF $ 1,580,000.00 $ 2,000,000.00 Part Time-IMRF $ 420,000.00 $ 600,000.00 Part Time $ 325,000.00 $ 600,000.00 B. Library Materials Books $ 230,000.00 $ 500,000.00 Audiovisual $ 121,000.00 $ 250,000.00 Periodicals & Pamphlets $ 18,000.00 $ 40,000.00 Electronic Resources $ 215,000.00 $ 400,000.00 C. Operating Expenses Employee Health Insurance $ 300,000.00 $ 500,000.00 Utilities $ 82,000.00 $ 150,000.00 Furniture & Equipment $ 50,000.00 $ 250,000.00 IT Hardware $ 70,000.00 $ 200,000.00 Supplies $ 43,500.00 $ 75,000.00 IT Software $ 35,000.00 $ 100,000.00 Personnel Development $ 50,000.00 $ 100,000.00 Postage $ 16,000.00 $ 30,000.00 Repairs $ 50,000.00 $ 400,000.00 Publicity & Printing $ 70,000.00 $ 100,000.00 Programs $ 44,000.00 $ 80,000.00 Contingency $ 2,660.86 $ 20,000.00 Bank Charges $ 1,000.00 $ 10,000.00 Friends, Foundation & $ 32,000.00 $ 100,000.00 Local Grant Expenditures D. Contractual and Professional Services Legal Fees $ 60,000.00 $ 150,000.00 Service Contracts $ 72,000.00 $ 150,000.00 Photocopier $ 30,000.00 $ 40,000.00 Computer Services $ 120,000.00 $ 150,000.00 Architectural Services $ 24,000.00 $ 500,000.00 Accounting Services $ 24,000.00 $ 75,000.00 Cataloging, Acquisition & Bindery $ 82,000.00 $ 150,000.00 2. Capital Expenses A. Site Planning & Building Expenses $ 300,000.00 $ 5,000,000.00 B. Capital Improvement Expenses $ 150,000.00 $ 1,000,000.00 266,400.00 $ 400,000.00 3. IMRF Expense $ 4. Social Security & FICA Expense $ 177,862.50 $ 250,000.00 5. Liability & Unemployment $ 42,000.00 $ 150,000.00 Insurance Expense 6. Audit Expense $ 12,500.00 $ 20,000.00 7. Building & Maintenance Expense $ 59,424.04 $ 400,000.00 TOTAL $ 5,175,347.40 $ 14,940,000.00 Section 2: As part of the Annual Budget, it is stated: (a) That the cash on hand in all funds at the beginning of the fiscal year is $5,291,415,62 (b) That the estimated cash expected to be received during the fiscal year from all sources is $4,854,345,00(tax revenues plus receipts from other sources). (c) That the estimated expenditures for the fiscal year are $5,175,347.40 (d) That the estimated cash expected to be on hand at the end of the fiscal year is $4,970,413.22 (e) That the estimated amount of taxes to be received by The Geneva Public Library District during the fiscal year is $4,732,195.00 (f) That the estimated amount of income to be received from sources other than library taxes for the fiscal year is $122,150.00 Section 3: Transfers from one appropriation of any amount specified for any object and purpose, not affecting the total amount appropriated may be made at any meeting of the Board by ordinance enacted by 2/3 vote of all the Trustees. By a like vote, the Board may by ordinance make appropriations in excess of those authorized by the budget in order to meet an immediate unforeseen emergency.

Section 4: The Board has a Special Reserve Fund and the unexpended balances from the proceeds received from library taxes may be accumulated in the Special Reserve Fund.

Section 5: The Secretary of the Geneva Public Library District is hereby authorized and directed to publish this Ordinance at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the district.

Section 6: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law.

Passed by the Board of Library Trustees of the Geneva Public Library District the 25th day of August, 2016, pursuant to roll call vote as follows: AYES: 7 NAYS: 0 ABSENT OR ABSTAINING: 0 BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES OF GENEVA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT STATE OF ILLINOIS ) COUNTY OF KANE ) CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY I, Zachary Craft, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed, qualified and now acting Secretary of the Geneva Public Library District in the County of Kane and State of Illinois; that attached hereto is a true and correct copy of the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance No. 2017-2 for the fiscal year July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.

I further certify that the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance was duly passed by the Board of Trustees of said Library District at a meeting thereof held on the 25th day of August, 2016, that said Ordinance was duly passed by aye and nay vote thereon with at least a majority of all the Board of Trustees having voted aye on the adoption and passage thereof and approved in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois pursuant to the notice and publication thereof as required by law.

I further certify that said Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance contains an estimate of revenues, by sources, anticipated to be received by the Geneva Public Library District in the fiscal year.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affixed my official signature and the corporate seal of said Geneva Public Library District, Kane County, Illinois at Geneva, Illinois, this 25th day of August, 2016.

Zachary Craft, Secretary Geneva Public Library District

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St. Charles East breezes by South Elgin for season-opening win / 2

St. Charles East’s Justin Jett (right) jumps and bumps with a coach Aug. 26 after scoring the Saints’ first touchdown against South Elgin. Jett scored three times in a 39-9 win.

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St. Charles East’s Dante Macaluso (right) moves past South Elgin’s Nate Gomez on Aug. 26. After falling against South Elgin to start the past two seasons, the Saints won big this time around with a 39-9 victory.

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Saints stampede past South Elgin Storm

By CHRIS CASEY

editorial@kcchronicle.com ST. CHARLES – St. Charles East’s football team had something to prove the night of Aug. 26.

Not only was a familiar foe in South Elgin – which had beaten the Saints in their past two season openers by a combined 57 points – coming to Norris Stadium to open this season, but it was the latest chance to show the progression in East’s triple-option offense.

A 39-9 victory over the Storm provided answers to all the questions surrounding the transition to a new system under head coach Bryce Farquhar, who is in his third season competing with the likes of St. Charles North, Geneva and Batavia in the Upstate Eight Conference.

“It’s a great feeling,” East fullback Justin Jett said. “We have been training for about a year now for this game.

We have had a countdown timer in our locker room for this game and this night, and to come out and execute the way we did tonight is an amazing feeling.”

Jett, a sophomore, was a major part of a big offensive night for the Saints

Week 2 matchup n WHO: St. Charles East at East Aurora n WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3 n WHERE: Aurora Christian, 2255 W.

Sullivan Road, Aurora

n RECORDS: SCE 1-0; East Aurora 1-0 n OUTLOOK: The Saints rolled in their

opener while the Tomcats edged Elgin 26-22 to notch the win after going 1-8 last season. St. Charles East capped the 2015 season with a win against East Aurora and will be looking to repeat the feat before hosting Geneva in a Week 3 game.

(1-0). He carried the ball 20 times – East had 45 rushing attempts – for 131 yards and three touchdowns.

Senior quarterback Zach Mitchell, who rushed for 43 yards and a touchdown, has seen tremendous growth in both the triple-option offense and Jett since the youngster was called up as a freshman for the last four games of last season.

“I remember his first game at Geneva [on Oct. 2, 2015], his helmet wouldn’t

strap up and I’ve never seen someone freak out so much,” Mitchell said with a laugh. “Now, he’s literally so big out there, so mature, and if he makes a mistake, he owns up to it. It’s like he’s a veteran out there and he’s still only played five games at this level.

“Honestly, I knew every guy that took the field tonight with us was capable of this. All the running, all the hours put in … I mean, honestly, we knew what we had to do, which was execute, but we were never at that level last season. It was a learning process, but now that we have it down, it was such a good feeling to see everything come together tonight.”

The Saints ran just a few more plays than the Storm – 53 to 46 – but outgunned them on the ground in dominant fashion (246 yards to 36).

Although South Elgin (0-1) is more of a passing threat, the Saints expect to continue to progress as the season wears on. But for the Saints, only one thing mattered: taking the field against an opponent, making the necessary adjustments and coming out victorious.

“Every game is going to be different, you know,” Jett said. “We came out a

little slow and struggled at the beginning, but once we got going, we stuck it to them and it went exactly how we expected.”

Jett helped the Saints dominate from start to finish, literally. The sophomore’s third and final touchdown came with 1.8 seconds remaining.

There was no hiding how badly Farquhar wanted to win the opener – in part because of the past two losses to the Storm, but more so for his players.

The win helped aid the belief in the process and take the next step up the ladder to success.

“I know it sounds a little out there, but I think we can play even better,” Farquhar said. “I don’t think we have reached our full potential as a group yet. They are starting to understand what we want to do, but I don’t think we have fully grasped what we are capable of. It’s a process, and we are on that journey and are almost there.”

Asked if it could have went as well as they could have hoped, East senior defensive back Matt Bertke, who returned an interception for a touchdown in the win, smiled.

“Yeah, except [South Elgin] scored nine points,” he said.

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SPORTS | Thursday, September 1, 2016 • Kane County Chronicle / KCChronicle.com Sandy Bressner - sbressner@shawmedia.com

Geneva’s Garret Sneed tries to keep his hands under the ball Aug. 26 as Michael Cascella of St. Francis closes in during the season opener.

Geneva’s ‘nobodies’ handle St. Francis

By CHRIS ROLLIN WALKER editorial@kcchronicle.com

GENEVA – Geneva football head coach Rob Wicinski amusingly referred to his team as a bunch of nobodies after a 45-7 victory over St. Francis on Aug. 26 in the season opener.

Those nobodies – new starters at all 22 positions – showed Wicinski that they plan on becoming successful somebodies quickly and in a variety of ways, including running the ball, executing a trick play, booting a long field goal, and making two huge defensive plays that translated into quick points.

“We’ve got a bunch of nobodies and we’re just trying to figure out who we are,” Wicinski said. “This is a good building week. We have data now, we have tape, and we’ll analyze that and we’ll see what happens.”

Wicinski will see how Lance Arni rushed for 202 yards on 19 carries, including two huge runs that covered 98 yards for the game’s first touchdown.

“I knew Lance Arni was an athlete,” Wicinski said. “It was nice to see him put his shoulder down, and we had some fairly consistent play rotating two quarterbacks.”

Wicinski will rewatch quarterback Kyle Evert pull off a fake field goal attempt and connect with Luke Swanson for a touchdown and a 14-0 lead.

There will be plenty of footage of Brad King putting his strong leg on display with a few kickbacks, PATs and a 41-yard field goal.

In the course of just 22 seconds, Wicinski will enjoy seeing Troy Tams and Mason Branson pull off back-toback pick-sixes.

“We put a lot of pressure on them, which was good,” Branson said. “We just came out here and did our job like we’re supposed to. I just read pass and dropped back and he threw it right to me.”

It was quite a start for a Vikings team that lost so much from a year ago.

“You don’t know when it’s juniors or seniors who haven’t played and

you flip on the lights,” Wicinski said.

“Overall we saw some pleasant things, and the cool thing is there’s so much more improvement to do.”

St. Francis got on the scoreboard on Sam Sidari’s 44-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter to avoid the shutout in the first game for new head coach Joe Lepsche.

“The positive was the second half,” Lepsche said. “We didn’t back down.

We ended up scoring seven and we only gave up seven.”

Playing a bigger school in a hostile environment such as Burgess Field should only help the Spartans get better as the season progresses.

“We’ve got guys playing both ways and we’re making adjustments on who can handle what,” Lepsche said.

“We’re going to learn from this and hopefully get better.

“It was a great opportunity for us to put ourselves up against the best.

That’s how we looked at it coming in and that’s how we look at it now.”

Week 2 matchups n WHO: Geneva at Kaneland n WHEN: 7:15 p.m. Sept. 2 n WHERE: 47W326 Keslinger Road,

Maple Park

n RECORDS: Geneva 1-0; KHS 1-0 n OUTLOOK: Both teams are coming

off impressive wins heading into this showdown. Kaneland dispatched host Brooks with a strong second half.

n WHO: St. Viator at St. Francis n WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2 n WHERE: 2130 W. Roosevelt Road,

Wheaton

n RECORDS: Viator 0-1; Francis 0-1 n OUTLOOK: The Spartans took their

lumps against Geneva in the season opener and will look to get back on track against a St. Viator team that is coming off a 30-7 loss against Rolling Meadows.

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Local teams come up big in Week 1 matchups

St. Charles North, Batavia, Kaneland, Marmion start season off with victories KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE SCHAUMBURG – St. Charles North’s season-opening football game against Schaumburg was a tight 7-3 affair in the second quarter.

Then Zach Mettetal got going.

The senior quarterback passed for 421 yards and five touchdowns with more than half of each total coming in the second quarter of the North Stars’ 42-10 win against the Saxons.

North (1-0) trailed 3-0 before Jack Lewis scored on an eight-yard run for the 7-3 lead.

After the North Stars stopped Schaumburg on fourth-and-2 at North’s 21-yard line, Mettetal engineered a seven-play drive that culminated with a 41-yard touchdown pass to Griffin Hammer for a 14-3 lead midway through the second quarter.

When the Saxons closed to within 14-10, Mettetal connected with Lucas Segobiano on a 75-yard scoring pass.

After Brenden Norberg picked off a Schaumburg pass, Mettetal found Adam Durocher for a 33-yard score and a 28-10 halftime lead.

In the second quarter alone, Mettetal passed for 226 yards and three touchdowns.

After halftime, Hammer and Segobiano hauled in Mettetal touchdown passes as North pulled away for the win.

The North Stars host Bartlett at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2 in their home opener. The Hawks edged Conant 6-0 in Week 1.

Batavia 34, Belleville West 24

BELLEVILLE – Batavia High School’s mascot is the Bulldogs, and for three quarters of the season-opening football game against Belleville West the Bulldogs were hardly let off the leash.

Then came a big fourth quarter that led to a 34-24 win.

Batavia was clinging to a 7-3 lead before the fourth quarter saw both teams ramp up the offense. The Bulldogs found success with the run game and kept the ball on the ground on their way to the win.

Reggie Phillips rushed 22 times for 143 yards and a touchdown. Dana Anderson tallied 96 yards and a touchdown, Matt Huizinga had 48 yards and a score, and quarterback Been Weerts rushed for 59 yards and two touch-

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Marmion Academy’s Jake Molenhouse intercepts a pass Aug. 26 in the Cadets’ home game against CICS Ellison. Molenhouse had two interceptions and three tackles in Marmion’s 44-0 win.

The Knights trailed throughout the first quarter, looking at 7-0 and 14-7 deficits, before scoring three touchdowns in the second quarter and two more in the second half of a 43-20 win.

Chaz Shaw scored on a three-yard run in the second quarter to draw Kaneland (1-0) to within 14-13. Josh Marczuk then hauled in a 15-yard pass from Jack Douglas and Andreas Matarangas added the point-after kick for a 20-14 lead the Knights would not reKaneland 43, Brooks 20 CHICAGO – The old sports adage linquish. Another Douglas-to-Marczuk says, “It’s not how you start, it’s how touchdown helped give the Knights a you finish.”

27-20 halftime lead.

Those were words Kaneland’s footJonathan Alstott had touchdown ball team lived by on Aug. 26 in its sea- runs of two and 28 yards in the third son-opening game at Brooks. quarter and Matarangas booted a 37downs. Weerts was 8-of-11 passing for 60 yards.

As a team, Batavia ran for 350 yards.

Michael Niemiec recorded 14 tackles (10 solo) for the Bulldogs, and Andrew Heinz had two sacks as part of his nine tackles.

Batavia is on the road again, though much closer to home, for its Week 2 game as it faces Libertyville at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2.

yard field goal to cap the scoring in the fourth quarter.

Kaneland welcomes Geneva at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 for its Week 2 home opener.

Marmion 44, CICS Ellison 0

AURORA – Marmion made short work of Ellison in the first game of the season, holding the Lions to just one yard rushing for the game.

Ellison didn’t find much success through the air, either, with Jake Molenhouse snagging a pair of interceptions.

Molenhouse tallied three tackles and five different players scored touchdowns for the Cadets (1-0).

Marmion welcomes DuSable at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2.

BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW

The high school boys soccer season has already kicked off and teams from across the state have set their sights on making a trip to the state finals in late October (Class 1A) and early November (Classes 2A and 3A). Here is the outlook this season for area teams, including Batavia, Geneva, Kaneland, St. Charles East and St. Charles North:

Geneva Vikings

Coach: Ryan Estabrook 2015 record: 5-9-5 Top players NAME Ryan Albrecht Jack Cottrell Matt Sweet

YEAR sr. jr. sr.

POS. F MF D

Key newcomers NAME YEAR Jack Belloli so.

Jeffrey Bode so.

POS. F GK

Outlook: With Albrecht, who has all three of the Vikings goals this season, including a two-goal half that handed the Vikings their first win of the season against Huntley on Aug. 27, Estabrook has a capable scorer.

Cottrell has play-making skills Batavia Bulldogs as well, and the Vikings will look Coach: Mark Gianfrancesco to build a sustained offensive at2015 record: 8-10-6 tack with a determined group.

“We are looking to improve Top players upon last year’s record,” EstaNAME YEAR POS. brook said. “We have a great Erik Faessler sr.

MF group of boys that are working Trevor Hockings sr.

D hard and I think we will imWill Smith sr.

D prove as the season goes along.”

The schedule is littered with Key newcomers challenges, from an appearance NAME YEAR POS. in Hinsdale Central’s Red Devil Cup (Aug. 30, Sept. 1 and Sept.

Joe Corno jr.

F 3) to nonconference games Sal Garcia jr.

MF against Wheaton North and Brandon Knapp jr.

MF Wheaton Warrenville South to Outlook: A strong core of the standard gauntlet that is skilled on-the-ball players re- the Upstate Eight Conference. turn from last year’s team that got hot late, and despite a sub- Kaneland Knights .500 record, made a run to the Coach: Scott Parillo Class 3A Metea Valley section- 2015 record: 8-7-4 al semifinal, where Batavia lost to Naperville Central 4-3 Top players on penalty kicks.

NAME YEAR POS. Batavia will look to push Brian Bartholomew jr.

MF the attack with a technical Angel Escontrias sr.

F approach that spreads oppoTrevor Jahns sr.

F nents out to create space for John McCaffery jr.

MF goal scorers. Last year’s run showed Batavia that the importance of the regular season Key newcomers YEAR POS. is to get ready for the play- NAME fr.

MF offs, and Gianfrancesco said Gavin Cano fr.

D he wants the Bulldogs to peak Tyler Chapman Tucker Jahns fr.

F/MF for the stretch run in late OcZack Smith fr.

D tober.

“We really play the ball Outlook: Half of the Knights well and are quick,” Gianfrancesco said. “We want to play roster is comprised of underat an increased speed to create classmen, with nine freshmen opportunities for our skilled and sophomores on the squad. players.”

There are eight seniors on the

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roster. Parillo said the team’s goals are to “be competitive, have fun and improve every day.” Despite the youth in the Knights’ lineup, Parillo did note Kaneland receives strong leadership from its senior group.

St. Charles East Saints Coach: Paul Jennison 2015 record: 15-5-1 Top players NAME Chris Edgerton Mitch Lucatorto

YEAR sr. sr.

POS. D MF

Outlook: Though unconventional, the Saints plan to use a variety of starting lineups during the season. A different starting 11 each match could lead to an intense competition for playing time. Jennison is willing to rotate players and provide opportunities to a tight-knit group.

“Chemistry has been a strength of this group,” Jennison said. “We haven’t had to work much on it and that has me excited for the ability of this group to gel and work well together.”

See PREVIEW, page 6

Sarah Minor - For Shaw Media

ABOVE: Geneva’s Ethan Norman kicks the ball Aug. 24 during a home game against South Elgin. The Vikings have a talented core that will look to help the team build throughout the season.

LEFT: Batavia senior Ben Huber (left) battles for possession with a Wheaton Warrenville South player Aug. 27. The Bulldogs hope to pick up where they left off after a strong finish last year.

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By JAMES NOKES

editorial@kcchronicle.com

FIELD READY

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Area boys soccer teams begin path toward state finals

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KANE COUNTY PREPS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK REGGIE PHILLIPS

Batavia Junior | Football Why Phillips was selected: Phillips carried the ball 22 times, scored a touchdown and rushed for a team-high 143 yards as the Bulldogs opened the football season with a 34-24 win against host Belleville West.

Reggie Phillips saw plenty of action in his varsity debut for Batavia’s football team. Normally a balanced offense, the Bulldogs kept the ball on the ground much of the game and Phillips got a lion’s share of the team’s 54 rushing attempts.

Phillips, the Kane County Chronicle-St. Charles Bank & Trust Athlete of the Week, spoke with Chronicle sports editor Jason Rossi about the game. Here’s an edited transcript: Rossi: What was it like making the long trip down to Belleville to play?

Phillips: It was kind of fun. We all got to hang out with teammates we don’t talk to a lot and watch movies. We

watched “Happy Gilmore.”

Rossi: How did you feel about the team’s performance?

Phillips: I think we started off pretty good and as the game progressed we got better and figured out what we needed to do to win.

Rossi: What did you do to psych yourself up and get ready for the game?

Phillips: The week before [the game] in practice we worked on our plays over and over. We knew the game plan before the game and when we got there we stuck to the game plan to run the ball.

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Outlook: It starts with defense for the North Stars who will defend their Upstate Eight Conference championship with an experienced group of seniors and a lineup loaded with varsity experience.

“We hope to have a good back line that can play the ball to other player’s feet, get the ball to our midfielders and work some combination plays in,” said Willson, who will test North with tough games in the Pepsi and Barrington Tournaments.

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Peter Clancy of St. Charles East dribbles the ball Aug. 25 during a home game against Naperville Central. The Saints will utilize several starting lineups this season.

terrific 2015 season, winning a sectional title for just the second time in school history before losing against Peoria Notre Dame on penalty kicks in the supersectional.

St. Francis Spartans Ten seniors graduated, taking Coach: Kevin Ward most of the offensive production with 2015 record: 16-2-4 them, so this will be somewhat of a rebuilding year. Nevertheless, the exTop players pectations remain high.

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sures 6,745 yards from the longest tees.

GOLF magazine compiles its best-of-the-best lists of state public golf courses every two years, with the latest rankings valid until fall of 2018.

Orchard Valley tee times are available daily, with a variety of discounts available for both weekdays and weekends.

Visit www.orchardvalleygolf.com for tee times or call the pro shop at 630-907-0500 for information.

BULLETIN BOARD Softball, 5K to be included team.

The squad will be traveling to at Maple Park Fun Fest

MAPLE PARK – The Maple Park Fun Fest will take place Sept. 3 to 5 with festivities beginning at 7 a.m. each day.

There are a slew of events on the schedule.

The 18th annual Romp in the Park – a 5K run and two-mile walk/run – will take place from 7 to 9 a.m. on Sept. 3, starting from the Maple Park Fire Department at 305 S. County Line Road.

Check-in will take place from 7 to 7:50 a.m. The 5K starts at 8 a.m., and the 2-mile walk at 8:05 a.m. Those interested in participating can enter on the day of the race for $20 (5K) or $15 (two-mile walk/run).

Men’s Slo-Pitch Softball will begin at 8 a.m. all three days of the festival at the Civic Center Ball Fields at 302 Willow St., and the Fun Fest also will offer live entertainment, an arts and crafts show, a car show, parade and fireworks.

Visit mapleparkfunfest.com for more information about the event.

Dallas in October, Orlando in December, and various tournaments in June, July and August in 2017.

A trip to Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic or Cuba is under consideration for the summer.

Players ages 13 to 19 are welcome to attend the tryouts. All players should wear baseball attire.

Tryouts will take place at Gouwens Park in South Holland at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2 and at Jackie Robinson Park in Chicago at 3 p.m. Sept. 4.

All interested players should visit www.travelbaseball247. info or call coach Michael E. Mayden at (773) 741-3530 for additional information.

(St. Charles North) placed 14th in 14:31, and Yasmine Esparza (Plano High School) finished 15th with a mark of 14:40.

Three men finished in the top 15 in the three-mile race.

Chris Pagan (Oswego High School) took second (16:38), Jose Alvarado (East Aurora) was sixth (17:05), and Mikos Jimenez (Aurora Christian) was 14th (17:55).

The Chiefs are back on the course on Sept. 9 at Oakhurst Park in Aurora for the AU Invite hosted by Aurora University.

Waubonsee men’s soccer opens with win

The Waubonsee Community College men’s soccer team capped its preseason scrimmage schedule with a 4-0 win against Rockford University Waubonsee cross country and carried that momentum teams start season strong into the season opener against The Waubonsee Community Madison.

College men’s and women’s The Chiefs settled for a tie cross country teams competed against Madison with Diego at the Hawks/Chiefs Invitation- Munoz scoring the goal. al hosted by Harper College on The Chiefs sent 17 shots on Aug. 27 in the first meet of the goal in the game while allowing season. only four shots.

Both teams took home thirdRobert Marquez made three Satchel Paige All-Stars saves in net for WCC. hosting baseball tryouts place finishes.

The women were led by four Luis Correa, Mario Rodriguez, SOUTH HOLLAND – The athletes in the top 15 in the Daniel Carbajal and Gustavo Satchel Paige All-Stars Travel two-mile race. Ripley Vonhoff Mancera scored the goals Baseball Team is looking for against Rockford. youth players who would like to (Aurora Christian) placed ninth in 14:08, Kassidy DonoCorrea and Munoz notched be part of the program’s 2016 hue (Geneva High School) was assists in the Rockford game. fall/winter showcase tourna– Shaw Media 13th in 14:29, Caitlin Campbell ment team and 2017 traveling

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The Force was strong at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark in May during the first Star Wars Night of the season hosted by the Kane County Cougars.

Sept. 3 will be another Star Wars theme night with a pregame costume parade, 3D presentations on the stadium video board and a concert by cover band Mike and Joe.

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GENEVA – Kane County Cougars fans might feel the presence of the Force at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark on Sept.

3 as the team will host the final Star Wars 3D Night of the 2016 season during its game against the Peoria Chiefs.

One of the Cougars’ most popular theme nights, Star Wars – Return of the 3D will kick off with the final Summer Saturday Concert of the season featuring a performance by popular modern rock cover band, Mike and Joe, playing hits by Dave Matthews Band, Fallout Boy, U2 and Florida Georgia Line. Fans are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Star Wars characters and join a pregame costume parade.

Fans should plan to arrive early as 3D glasses will be handed out to the first 3,000 fans in attendance. There is a limit of one pair of 3D glasses per fan and instructions will be given throughout the night to put on the glasses and enjoy the full effect of the 3D graphics and HD screen. Video clips and pictures from Star Wars 2016 Lucasfilm Ltd. will be shown on the videoboard.

In addition, the first 1,500 fans will receive a 2017 Cougars magnetic schedule, pre-

If you go n WHAT: Kane County

Cougars vs. Peoria Chiefs, featuring the final Star Wars 3D Night of the 2016 season n WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3; gates will open at 4:30 p.m. with the concert beginning at 4:45 p.m. in the Music Garden n WHERE: Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, 34W002 Cherry Lane, Geneva n INFO: To purchase tickets call the box office at 630232-8811 or visit www. kccougars.com. The first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive 3-D glasses; the first 1,500 will receive a 2017 Cougars magnetic schedule. sented by Magnet Street.

The Cougars also have joined forces with the Mattress Firm Foster Kids program.

Fans who bring a donation of school supplies, including crayons, notebooks, binders, backpacks, etc., will receive a pair of tickets to a Cougars game for the 2017 season.

Following the game, fans will be treated to a spectacular fireworks show set to music from the Star Wars movie score.

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AURORA – Orchard Valley Golf Course was recently ranked as the sixth-best public golf course in Illinois by GOLF magazine in its “Best Courses Near You” ratings for each state in the magazine’s September issue and online at GOLF.com.

“With so many great golf courses in Illinois, we’re thrilled that Orchard Valley has received such a prestigious ranking,” Aaron Rein-

hart, Superintendent of Golf at Orchard Valley, said in a news release.

Orchard Valley was one of 15 golf courses in Illinois selected among the state’s top public golf destinations by Joe Passov, writer and ranker for GOLF magazine.

Designed by award-winning golf course architect Ken Kavanaugh, Orchard Valley opened in 1993 and features four sets of tees that create an enjoyable golf experience for all different skill levels. The course mea-

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“The older you get, the more you gravitate toward sitting-in chairs.”

■ The mid-century lines of Simple Living’s Elijah Chair and Ottoman Set, both with dark wooden legs, make for a Overstock.com handsome addition to a living room or corner nook ($408, overstock.com). When matching chairs to other furniture in a room, Nicole Lanteri, a Washington interior decorator, said to pay the most attention to the style of the legs. “Make sure that it’s cohesive – not too matchy-matchy and not too chaotic.”

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Special to The Washington Post A living room without a reading chair is like a spa bathroom without a big tub. Something is missing.

Add a cozy reading corner and the room starts to get friendly.

“Comfortable furniture will make you want to stay in the room, and any room that makes me want to actually spend time in there is a winner for me,” said Emily Henderson, an L.A.-based stylist and author of “Styled.”

There are thousands of chair options out there and so many factors to consider – height, width, material, color – so we asked for professional advice from Henderson and Nicole Lanteri, a Washington interior decorator.

Henderson said the most important thing is comfort, “as you will be

sitting in it for long periods of time.”

That doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone. “My husband likes to sit upright and have a pretty firm chair, [whereas] I’d rather curl up in a chair with a blanket to read,” Lanteri said.

Once you find your match, you’ll want a spot for your feet (Lanteri suggests a small leather pouf) and adequate lighting. Look for a floor lamp with a height of 50 to 60 inches, ideally with a dimmer and without glare.

You can set up a pair of chairs in a family room or one off by itself in an otherwise forlorn corner of the house.

Just try not to overstyle your reading nook with too many accessories, Henderson says.

“I keep it simple with either a small lumbar pillow – for those extra-late nights of reading – or a thin decorative throw to add some texture,” she said.

likes the leatherand-wood Callan Chair from Room & Board for its sleekness ($1,999, roomandboard.

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ly to help unpack at the new place.

■ 8 WEEKS OUT: Start researching moving

■ 2 WEEKS OUT: Schedule a thorough

companies. Get at least two price quotes.

■ 6 WEEKS OUT: Start going through drawers, cabinets and closets to identify things you want to donate, give away or sell. Begin to think about the layout of your new home and whether you need to sell or buy any major pieces of furniture.

■ 4 WEEKS OUT – Choose a moving company and confirm the date. Be sure to get a price quote, arrival times and other details in writing.

– Get moving boxes and other packing materials. Start packing!

■ 3 WEEKS OUT: Recruit friends and fami-

cleaning of your new home.

■ 1 WEEK OUT: Confirm your plans with

moving company. Go to your new home and map out where everything will go in the kitchen. It’s easier to unpack when you know where you want to put everything.

■ 1 DAY OUT: Deliver essentials such as toilet paper, hand soap, garbage bags, garbage cans, shower curtains and toiletries to your new home. Also, take over valuables including jewelry, artwork and important paperwork.

about the contents of each box as possible, especially with kitchen items. It will make unpacking so much easier. And even though it should go without saying, don’t pack keys, computers, jewelry or important paperwork. Take them over to the house yourself and put them somewhere safe and out of the way so they’re not misplaced.

• Clean out now: Nothing motivates people to declutter and purge more than

having to wrap, pack and unpack all of their possessions. You probably won’t have time to clean out every room or every closet, but if you haven’t used or worn something in a long time or no longer like it, don’t pay the movers to transport it. Set it aside to donate, give away or sell before your move.

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If you are moving, whether to an apartment or a house, upsizing or downsizing, planning is the most important thing you can do.

• Packing 101: Start early. Packing always takes longer than people expect, and doing a little each day is much less stressful than trying to do it all right before your movers arrive.

You’re going to need a lot of boxes and packing materials, and I mean a lot. Whatever your estimate is for what you think you need, double it. Really.

Check local e-mail groups for postings offering free moving boxes. If you are using a moving company, ask whether the boxes and packing supplies can be dropped off several weeks ahead of your scheduled move date, or order boxes and packing materials online. Make sure you have boxes in a variety of sizes, from book boxes to wardrobe boxes.

Once you’re ready to pack, go room by room and pack similar things together. Start by packing the rooms and items that are not in daily use. Pack your kitchen last, and label each box clearly with the contents and where you want it in your new home. Be as specific

cosmetic changes that can be made before you move in. (Actually carrying out these changes might depend on how close your new place is to your current one.)

Painting will be easier without furniture in the room. Schedule a carpet cleaning at the new place and send rugs out for cleaning a couple of weeks before you move. If you’re considering refinishing hardwood floors, you need to do it before you move. And remember, you are going to need some kind of window treatments in bedrooms and bathrooms, so get started early if you need to have the windows measured and blinds or curtains professionally installed. Even if you’re going to do very temporary window coverings to begin with, know how many and what size you’ll need, especially in private spaces. And last but not least, thoroughly clean your new home before the move.

Once everything is in, it is much more difficult to do a comprehensive cleaning.

• Plan the space: To save time on moving day and to give yourself some peace of mind, plot where you are

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You can move without a moving company, but it takes some planning

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Special to The Washington Post You’ve found a great new place to live and have started to think about new paint colors, furniture placement and the housewarming party you’re going to host once you’re settled. But before the fun can begin, you’ll have to make decisions about what to keep and what to get rid of and how to get your possessions from one place to the other. If you decide to move yourself instead of hiring a moving company, you will save money, but you’ll also need to spend a considerable amount of time planning and executing your move. Here’s what you need to do: • Move only things you want: We all have those boxes that we’ve moved from one home to another without knowing what’s inside and without ever opening them to look. We assume the contents must be valuable because we’ve gone to the trouble of moving them multiple times. But things change, and the stuff you once considered indispensable may no longer be important. Open sealed boxes and confirm you want to move them again. In general, moving is an

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• Take accurate measurements: Take time to consider where your large pieces of furniture will be placed in your new home. Measure the items and compare them with your new home’s floor plan. If you don’t have a hard copy of the floor plan, physically measure the rooms in your new home to ensure your furniture will fit. Don’t just eyeball it or think you’ll remember the size of the rooms because your memory of the space will change over time. Take note of radiators and window placement and carefully assess the size of doorways and stairs to make sure you’ll be able to get couches and box springs to their desired locations.

• Get started early: Once you’ve figured out what you won’t be taking, strategize early about how to get rid of unwanted items. If you decide to donate furniture to a charity and would like the items picked up, get on the charity’s schedule as soon as possible.

It may take a few weeks for them to get to you. If you want to sell things, measure each item, take photos and spread

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the word. Send an email to friends and post the pieces on your neighborhood or apartment email group or Craigslist. Don’t wait until the last minute. You’ll have enough to think about before moving day.

It’s never too early to get started packing. Spend at least an hour packing each day for two weeks before your move instead of trying to do it all in one day. Pack boxes fully and seal them so they can be stacked to make the most efficient use of space.

And as you begin to plan for your actual move day, don’t forget to consider whether you need to reserve an elevator, loading dock or parking space at one or both of the locations.

• Pretend you work for a moving company: Now that you’ve decided what you’re moving, it’s time to think about packing and transportation needs.

Think through what type and how many vehicles you’ll need to move everything. If you don’t know someone who can lend a van or truck, reserve one early and plan to pick it up the day before moving day or early that morning. Have more boxes than you think you’ll need on hand, as well as an adequate supply of bubble wrap, packing tape and pens.

If you don’t have a car, you may want to get one for moving day and have a friend or family member available to drive it. The car could be used to move valuable or fragile items that you don’t want to pack.

The driver of the car also could be in charge of picking up food as well as running miscellaneous errands.

Moving is a big job and should be treated as such. Even if your house is well-organized and you don’t think you have a lot of stuff, it always takes longer and something always goes wrong. Give yourself extra time. The effort will be worth it.

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going to put everything in your new place. If possible, take measurements, especially of key walls or spaces where big pieces, such as a sectional or media cabinet, could be placed. You probably will have to improvise a little on moving day, but you don’t want to be debating furniture placement while the movers are being paid by the hour.

• Think about the essentials: A couple of days before the movers arrive, buy the essentials: paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, garbage bags and cans, and soap. Take them to your new home. Pack a couple of suitcases or boxes with clean sheets, blankets and pillows for each bed, bath towels and toiletries. That way you won’t be scrambling to find your toothbrush and bedding at the end of your exhausting move day.

• Organize the kitchen: Prioritize getting your kitchen unpacked and organized. From my experience, very few people – especially not families with young children – can function without a working kitchen. Nourishment during such a stressful and exhausting process is important. The sooner you can cook a meal in your new home, the sooner it will begin to start to feel like home.

Before the move, take pictures of your new kitchen and think about where it makes most sense to put everything. For instance, plates and dishes can go in the appropriately sized cabinet nearest the dishwasher, glasses can go in an upper cabinet near the refrigerator, and pots, pans and spices should be near the stove.

If you have time prior to the move, label the cabinets and drawers with sticky notes to indicate where you think the items will go. This is especially helpful if you have friends or family members who are helping you unpack.

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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Batavia

Geneva

0N406 Dooley Dr: Sold on or before 070816

by Rebecca C Smith to Brandon A Jafari &; $270,000 0N634 Morrill Dr: Sold on or before 071816

by Scott L Gaviati to Michael J Monegato & Kristen M Castaldo; $480,000 1689 Pheasant Run Pl: Sold on or before 071116 by Chicago Title Land Trt Co Ttee to Edward A Donat & Aracely N Donat; $490,000 2670 Berkshire Dr: Sold on or before 071816

by Garon Trust to Matthew D Prefountain & Kara L Prefountain; $310,000 321 N 6th St: Sold on or before 070816 by James R Ohman to Rebecca C Smith &; $282,000 39W359 Baker Dr: Sold on or before 071116

by Julie B Sawyer to David J Becker & Sondra J Becker; $245,500 39W373 Herrington Blvd: Sold on or before 070816 by Cynthia J Albrecht to Gaetano Elburn Desario & Santina Desario; $217,000 1N203 Blackberry Crossing Cir: Sold on or before 071816 by Amy L Burford to George F 829 Valley Ln: Sold on or before 071116 by Chapman Trust to Matthew Bozyk & Gina Whittier & Carla Whittier; $605,000 Bozyk; $192,000 3N708 Roberts Rd: Sold on or before 070816 by Kevin E Long to Santos Ochoa &; Maple Park $533,000 318 High St: Sold on or before 070816 by 4N571 Pathfinder Dr: Sold on or before Troy E Mish to Anthony Spillman & Tracy A 071816 by John J Heenan to Bryan M Inman Stewart; $197,500 & Abbi R Inman; $287,000 654 Ridge Dr: Sold on or before 070816 North Aurora

by Joseph L Barry to Peyton Wheeler Iii & 107 Hickory St: Sold on or before 071116 by Nancy R Wheeler; $275,000

1320 Challenge Rd: Sold on or before 071516

by Richard E Brooks to Daniel Heckle & Dorothy Heckle; $348,000 143 N Water St 102: Sold on or before 071116

by Pattee Trust to Kopman Trust &; $289,000 1453 Clybourne St: Sold on or before 070816

by Emma Trust to Ronald A Borsellino & Ronald A Borsellino Jr; $155,000 609 Cleveland Ave: Sold on or before 071816

by Ashley Egert to Kelle Taylor &; $132,000 7 S Lincoln St: Sold on or before 070816 by Fannie Mae to Vimont Trust &; $170,000 827 Morton St: Sold on or before 070816

by Steven T Micell to Andrew Shad &; $188,000 925 Rule St: Sold on or before 071816 by Randolph F Ofczarzak to Joshua L Davis & Tiffany F Davis; $392,500

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Stunning backyard with a deck, Blue Stone, courtyard, arbor and lush greenery.

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1802 Waverly Cir: Sold on or before 071116

by David Grane to Byron Patten & Susan Patten; $270,000 1907 Cambridge Dr: Sold on or before 071516 by Ross H Leaver to Christopher H Tom &; $290,000 222 Chasse Cir: Sold on or before 071816

by Martin Degrazia to National Residential Nomiee Se &; $365,000 222 Chasse Cir: Sold on or before 071816 by National Residential Nominee S to Allan E Brown & Mary Kay Brown; $365,000 3019 Pleasant Plains Dr: Sold on or before 070816 by Renee Digangi to George Barac & Cristina B Barac; $189,000 3073 Saint Michel Ln: Sold on or before 070816 by Williams Trust to Salvador Acevedo & Maria Acevedo; $243,000 3719 Saint Germain Pl: Sold on or before 071816 by Troy A Zimmerman to Matthew Whitlock & Tonya Whitlock; $454,500 3840 Ohio Ave: Sold on or before 071516

by Monty Titling Trust 1 to Joy Sen Llc &; $1,147,000 38W641 Hilltop Dr: Sold on or before 071116

by Us Bank Trust Na Trustee to Remise Alein Release &; $240,000 3N307 Ponderosa Dr: Sold on or before 070816 by Bryan K Timke to Anthony Cavallo &; $325,000 3N722 W Laura Ingalls Wilder Rd: Sold on or before 071116 by West Suburban Bank to Brian Mock &; $435,000

St. Charles

1223 Foxflad Ct St: Sold on or before 071816

by Wayne Howlett to Philip M Kuzniar & Andrea M Kuzniar; $240,000 157 Remington Dr: Sold on or before 071116

by Calatlantic Group Inc to Marovich Trust &; $229,500 st Ju ced du e R

Fabulous location backing and siding to forest preserve - bring your horses. Super charming with fantastic update, including all new electric, hardwoods floors, and all lighting fixtures with dimmers.

Ample living space, 9 FT ceilings and new windows and doors.

Incredible master with hardwood floors, upgraded bath, balcony and views overlooking private yard. Your personal retreat!

$329,900

Jonlogan S Reynolds to James Reynolds &; $150,000 1290 Comiskey Ave: Sold on or before 071116 by James N Isssa to Jordan Romano & Amanda Mills; $202,000 212 April Ln: Sold on or before 071816 by Christopher S Anderson to Carlos A Vega &; $188,000 225 April Ln: Sold on or before 070816 by Cynthia K Combs to Daniel Jacob Merk & Dana Rose Merk; $189,000 2435 Imgrund Rd: Sold on or before 070816

by Darin Trust to Denis Harkin &; $375,000 2781 Plante Rd: Sold on or before 070816 by Jock R Ficken to Jennifer Ellis &; $307,000 306 April Ln: Sold on or before 070816 by Ronald L Van Meter to National Residential Nominee S &; $265,000 306 April Ln: Sold on or before 070816 by National Residential Nominee S to Jon Logan S Reynolds & Patricia Reynolds; $265,000 307 Magnolia Dr: Sold on or before 071816

by Colin J Griffin to Marek Swierczewski &; $235,000

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Exceptional inside and out. Meticulously maintained, Sebern built home poised on a stunning, wooded 1.38-acre lot that backs to lake. Enjoy private relaxation or a day full of entertaining in the unparalleled exterior that showcases a fantastic in-ground pool, deck, stone fire pit area and stunning vistas of the lake where residents like to ice skate in winter and paddle boat/fish in the summer.

Premier river front ranch in downtown Geneva just steps to restaurants, parks, shopping and more. Situated on a picturesque .92 acres, this architectural stunner will wow you. Beautiful hardwood throughout, vaulted ceilings and over-sized windows that allow ample amounts of light and showcase the unparalleled views of the water.

Over 4000 SF of finished living space with many upgrades! Two story living room has floor to ceiling windows. Beautiful white kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Vaulted sunroom leads to a paver patio and private fenced in yard. Huge master bedroom suite with his and her separate walk in closets. Finished basement with fireplace. Move in ready!

Exquisite detail and amenities in this Avondale-built home. Sited on 2+ meticulously landscaped acres with ponds, waterfalls, and a stone bridge. Award winning European kitchen, leaded windows, plank flooring, designer window treatments thru-out, Media room, tavern bar and more. Sensationally scenic yard boasts in-ground pool, poolhouse, fireplace and a kitchen.

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Sugar Grove

185 Cross St: Sold on or before 071516 by Juan J Ortiz to Joseph Webb & Kristina Webb; $252,000 1913 Annettes Cir: Sold on or before 070816

by Diana L Smith to Brian F Clish & Tressa Tierney; $222,000 43W495 Scott Rd: Sold on or before 071116

by Old Second National Bank to Scot A Speck & Donna Speck; $246,500 747 Wheatfield Ave: Sold on or before 071516 by Badge 323 Llc to Scott R Wilson & Cheryl A Wilson; $80,000 912 Oak St: Sold on or before 070816 by Sean W Carmody to Bengee F Bauman &; $302,000

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$479,500 606 Mockingbird Ct. Close to St. Charles North HS in desirable Red Gate. 4 br home has curb appeal PLUS oversized cul-de-sac lot. Wet bar in bsmt, upgraded fplc, hardwood, vaulted ceilings, all in ultimate quality. 4 br, 3.5 baths. Just gorgeous Berkshire Hathaway Starck RE

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$495,000 28W130 Roosevelt Road Long drive leads to private 2.3 acre setting for this stately brick home. 1st flr master + 3 add’l br’s. Vaulted ceilings, bay windows, 2 fplc, walk-in closets, cedar closet. New roof, 2 new furnaces. Finished walkout bsmt.

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Beautiful French Country Home with scenic views on cul-de-sac. New roof, remodeled master bath and walk-in closet. Many new updates, Gourmet kitchen with Winter Birch Crystal cabinetry and walk-in pantry. Spacious bedrooms all with private baths.

39W490 S. Mathewson Lane Geneva $549,900

Beautiful immaculate home in Mill Creek with many upgrades.

Vaulted foyer, family room and master bedroom and master bath.

Split “T” stairs. Kitchen has center island with SS appliances with granite and hardwood flooring. J&J bath (bedrooms 2 & 3) & private bath (bedroom 4). Custom master closet. Custom mill work & Pella windows. Finished basement with custom built-ins, bedroom, and full bath. Custom patio with built-in grill, and irrigation system.

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Gorgeous mature trees creates a private setting. Convenient access to shopping, entertainment, and close to LaFox and Elburn Metro Train Station. 2.03 acres.

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254 Bridlewood Ct., 333 Old Mill Lane Unit 47-3 Bloomingdale $309,999 Schaumburg $342,000 Pride in ownership shows throughout

Beautiful Townhome on a quiet cul-de-sac in Havorford. Two-story living room with cathedral ceilings, updated kitchen with granite countertops, beautifully renovated master bath retreat, renovated second bath, loft used as den but can be converted to third bedroom.

Full unfinished basement, fabulous location to expressway, shopping and restaurants.

this sprawling meticulously maintained 2,000 s/f home. Home includes all appliances, including sprinkler system.

Large partial basement and a large crawl space for storage. Beautiful landscaping on large lot.

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1276 Jenna Dr B: Sold on or before 070816

by Stacy Hall to Ebenezer A Daniesl & Shailabala E Daniesl; $160,000 1430 Prairie Pointe Dr: Sold on or before 071516 by Anthony A Karrick to Isidoro Vidales & Rubiecela Vidales; $339,000 1435 Birch Ln: Sold on or before 070816

by Erin T May to Juan G Rivera & John Ely Rivera; $285,000 15 Lake Ridge Ct: Sold on or before 071516

by Rene T Andrea Losurdo to Marco Angelo L Del Castillo &; $322,500

711 Juli Dr: Sold on or before 071816 by David L Mcfeggan to Lukasz S Wojcik & Olga A Wojcik; $284,500 713 Hamilton Dr: Sold on or before 071116 by Pulte Home Corp to Rafaele Brandonisio & Danielle Brandonisio; $416,000 728 Hamilton Dr: Sold on or before 071516

by Pulte Home Corp to Joey M Sewell & Gracie M Sewell; $438,000 753 Kateland Way: Sold on or before 071516

by John G Doubek to Louis Colsant & Molly Colsant; $410,000 855 Legacy Dr: Sold on or before 070816 by Marie E Stitz to Jonathan W Price & Kristine L Price; $420,000 933 W Parkview Dr: Sold on or before 070816 by Tammy Petersen to Alpkagan Alkan & Marissa Alkan; $395,000

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420 Gray St: Sold on or before 071516 by Jon B Tate to Matthew Schmidt & Meaghan Schmidt; $302,000 4N957 Black Willow Dr: Sold on or before 071816 by Scott D Higgins to Michael J Schwarz & Cindy A Schwarz; $278,500 6N107 River Dr: Sold on or before 071816

by Robert Imbordino to Teofil Wilk & Beata Wilk; $354,000 6N335 Whitmore Cir B: Sold on or before 071816 by Tyler C Lockhart to Steven Alan Wood &; $186,500 6N894 Glenview Dr: Sold on or before 071816 by George Poulos Jr to George Mancera &; $240,000 7N365 Falcons Tr St: Sold on or before 071516 by Robert M Kiley to David R Wenger Jr & Julie A Wenger; $445,000 980 Persimmon Ct: Sold on or before 070816 by Kurt A Lanthier to Danielle Nitsche &; $375,000

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Great 2 story A frame in Geneva on wooded lot. A home you would picture on the lake in Wisconsin with a lot of tongue and groove wood throughout.

New hot water boiler, two baths, enclosed porch, and all appliances including washer and dryer.

Home needs some TLC. Offered at $199,900

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5,000 Sf office Condo in eastern St. Charles for Sale or Lease. High-End Finishes in place T-1 Lines in place. Electrical Upgrades throughout. 1st Floor: 3,535 SF, 2nd Floor: 1,465 SF. Can lease either 1st or 2nd Floor, an Excellent Investment for Owner/User Take 1st Floor and get rent from 2nd Floor Tenant.

Great Location! Seller will pay 2 years of CAM. Offered at $350,000

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Great investment property in Campton Hills.

Featuring anchor tenant Dairy Queen with lease till 2020. Two other tenants make this a fully occupied 7,000 sq. ft. building with triple net rents. Gross rent income over $120,000/year.

Plenty of parking with a Dairy Queen drive-thru.

Great Location! Great Income!

Offered at $1,100,000

REDUCED

Stunning 5 bdrm, 4 bath home. Hardwood floors throughout. Home features new Viking appliances, finished basement with hardwood floors refrigerator, & dishwasher.

1st floor Bed or study and much more. Quality floor, ceiling, and crown moldings throughout home. Outside yard with many plantings and trees with wide driveway and 4 car garage. This one is a TEN, impeccable home.

Offered at $549,900

GENEVA TOWNHOME

Large 3 Bedroom Geneva Townhome. Features newer furnace, air conditioner, humidifier, an water heater. Eat in kitchen adjoining family room with fireplace and wet bar. Finished rec. room an laundry room in basement.

All appliances stay. Amenities for subdivision include pool, tennis courts, an clubhouse. Great room sizes with deck off kitchen overlooking private back yard. Super Location! $239,900

COMMERCIAL - REDUCED

1.21 acres of B-1 commercial land improved by an 840 SF fast-food restaurant building. Easy access with 2 curb cutouts off Route 64 and 47. Located on signalized intersection. The property is presently being operated as a restaurant. Perfect for gas station or business.

Property has no environmental issues. Value is in the land. Owner anxious to sell. Bring all offers.

Offered at $575,000

GENEVA-COMMERCIAL LOT

Super half acre lot with great frontage on Route 38. This commercial lot is ideal retail/office use.

Located next to park, and a short drive to I-88.

Property is located in Geneva TIF District.

Offered at $379,900

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