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I got a book from my friend for Christmas – “Settle for More” by Megyn Kelly.

Many readers likely recognize the name Megyn Kelly, as Megyn has been the host of “The Kelly File” on the Fox News Channel.

Having just finished “11/22/63”

by Stephen King (a book about a man who travels back in time to try to stop the assassination of President John F. Kennedy), I decided to jump right into “Settle for More.”

The book starts off by going over Aug. 6, 2015 – the day of the first Republican primary debate of the 2016 election season.

I was surprised to learn that Megyn actually felt ill the day of that debate.

Her book shares some details up front about that day, but then it delves into

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KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Kane County Sheriff Donald Kramer will host a Human Trafficking Forum focused on prevention and rescue from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at The Well Church, 33W835 Cherry Lane, Geneva.

Speakers will include Alicia Kozakiewicz, an international advocate for preventive safety education and effective legislation. As a survivor of internet luring, abduction and child sexual exploitation, Kozakiewicz has devoted her life to raising awareness of missing person cases and protecting kids against predatory crime, a news release stated.

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Megyn’s upbringing and career path before circling back to the debate.

Before becoming a journalist, Megyn was a lawyer. After years on the job, she decided she needed a change.

She was watching an episode of “Oprah” when a message about change really hit home.

“It was so simple, but so clear to me – this was the moment when I realized I could change my life,” she wrote. “I did not have to settle for less. I could settle for more.”

The day after I finished reading “Settle for More,” I heard that Megyn

If you go n WHAT: Human Trafficking Forum n WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 25 n WHERE: The Well Church, 33W835

Cherry Lane, Geneva Other speakers will be Vick Lombardo, a FBI supervisory special agent who will share the realities of human trafficking from the perspective of law enforcement; and Helena Madsen, who serves as a Refuge For Women community liaison.

The forum is open to the public; however, contributions are welcome, the release stated.

was leaving Fox for NBC. I’m interested to see what her new role with NBC will entail.

I’ve read only a few books by – or about – journalists. Some involving Hunter S. Thompson and Mike Royko, but not too many others.

I’d gladly take any suggestions from our readers about such books.

Ideas can be sent to me using the contact information below.

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

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Randy Pollock clears trash from a theater seating area. Pollock has been the general manager of the Charlestowne 18 Theatre-Classic Cinemas for more than 15 years.

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Charlestowne 18 general manager makes sure customers are happy

By CHRIS WALKER editorial@kcchronicle.com

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Randy Pollock has been the general manager of the Charlestowne 18 Cinemas for more than 15 years. and, well, sort-of “Clerks,” Pollock loves his job, but said the clientele usually are content just with getting away for a few hours.

“It certainly helps that people are usually away from work, with family and friends and in a good mood,” he said. “I can’t always guarantee they’ll like the movie, but we hope they enjoy the experience with some good smelling and tasting popcorn and other snacks, and we’ll take good care of them.”

While potential customers have multiple options at home for viewing entertainment, Pollock said, people still love coming to the movies.

“My dad talked about going through the Depression, and that didn’t even kill the theaters,” he said. “We’ve had TV and then VHS and DVD and now Netflix, yet theaters are still going strong.”

Customer service and comfort are

Fire protection district candidates to remain on ballot

By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com GENEVA – The Kane County Electoral Board ruled Jan. 12 that two candidates for the Fox River Countryside Fire Protection District can stay on the April 4 consolidated election ballot.

Board member John Gamboa filed objections to the nominating petitions of Michael Safranski, who was seeking a two-year term on the board, and James Wegman, who was seeking a sixyear term.

In the case of Wegman, the three-member panel of Chairman Robert Sandner, Joseph Lulves and Kane

County Circuit Clerk Thomas Hartwell voted unanimously. Sandner is a compliance coordinator with the clerk’s office, and Lulves is an assistant state’s attorney.

In the case of Safranski, however, the vote was 2-1, with Hartwell dissenting.

Among Gamboa’s objections to both Safranski’s and Wegman’s petitions was that neither circled “full term” or “vacancy” on some or all the signature pages, with no indication as to which position was being sought, as required by law.

In both rulings, the board found that the candidate’s substantial compliance was enough to fulfill the mandatory provisions of the election code.

In his dissent, Hartwell said he felt the objectors met their burden in the

Safranski petition challenge and that he should not be on the ballot.

“He’s running for the board of trustees ‘full term or two-year vacancy’ – is what the petition says,” Hartwell said.

“And you can’t run for two offices at the same time. It’s one or the other.

The petition says he needs to circle one. Or, if he struck one, that would be acceptable. But here, he’s running for two positions, and I think that’s confusing. It is on all of [the nominating petitions].”

Sandner disagreed.

“The statute does not require circling, as such,” Sandner said “Beyond that, as a general rule of any document, handwriting prevails over printing. … If someone came up and showed me something that said a handwritten two, my

view would be two years. I think that is a layman’s common-sense approach.”

Jeffrey Meyer, representing the objector, said he would have to see if his client wanted to ask a judge to overrule the electoral board’s decisions.

Patrick Griffin, representing both candidates, said he concurred with the electoral board’s decision.

“They both look forward to being on the ballot in April,” Griffin said.

Gamboa is currently on the fire district board and not seeking re-election.

Others who have filed for positions on the fire district board are former Fox Mill Homeowners Association President Kristin LeBlanc and incumbent Carl “Rudy” Herout seeking six-year terms, and incumbent Thomas Mollenhauer seeking the two-year term.

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are always changing.”

Stop in at Charlestowne 18 and you’ll find Pollock doing a little bit of everything. He staffs six managers and about 60 employees overall.

“Even as a general manager, I’m like a glorified usher,” he said. “I’m not just making sure the customers are happy, but I’m cleaning up the auditorium, and working in a lot of positions.”

He also gets to work with a seemingly endless number of teenagers, although he believes he’s got them figured out.

“The only thing that’s really changed with teens over the years is their clothing and the electronics,” he said. “They’re pretty much the same.

It’s just a little more crazy working with them during the holiday season.”

Unlike the lead characters in “American Beauty,” “Office Space,”

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Movies can transport you to new worlds, back in time and into the future.

The theater allows you to briefly escape reality, and it’s often the home of some of your fondest memories. Kids recall celebrating birthdays during theater parties. Teens have had their first “official” dates there. Some adults can remember back to when they nervously took their spouse on a movie date, their own personal “When Harry Met Sally” to see “Say Anything,” “Ghost” or countless other rom-coms.

Those special moments, both on screen and off it, are a huge reason why Randy Pollock, general manager at Charlestowne 18 in St. Charles, has been working in the business for 37 years.

Having grown up with a father who spent 53 years doing it certainly inspired an early love for theaters and the movies. As Pollock said, “Like Abraham Lincoln, I was born in a log cinema.”

“I’ve always loved the movies,” said Pollock, who lived in Minnesota before moving to the Chicago area in 1988.

“Growing up, I loved hanging out at my dad’s theater, and back then it was just one or two screens with the same movies showing for months. Now I’ve got an 18-screen theater, and the movies

difference-makers. Luxurious stadium seating is the trend all over the country, as well as at Charlestowne 18.

“It’s all about the experience here,” he said. “We have a nice, friendly staff, tasty treats and a fun atmosphere. That keeps bringing people back.”

He also will go out of his way to accommodate guests.

A pregnant guest wanted to see one of the recent “Star Wars” movies but decided that constant bathroom breaks could make it too difficult. Pollock had an open theater and screened it just for her, pausing it whenever she required a retreat to the restroom.

“I like to treat people here like they are in my own house, and my dad taught me about doing the little things, which can turn into big things,” he said. “Now that we’re all digital, we could pause the movie for her. It’s just one of those things that we were happy to do for someone.”

Pollock, who considers “Casablanca” and “Forrest Gump” to be two of his favorite movies, plans on working in the business for another 10 years.

He’s seen countless other films and even met one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, Tom Cruise. Particularly a fan of “A Few Good Men,” Pollock won a contest when “Valkyrie” was released and got to meet and have lunch with Cruise.

Pollock doesn’t know how much the theater business will change in the next decade, although he expects 3-D and virtual reality to continue to be explored. Regardless of what’s next, he won’t stray from the theater.

“I’ll keep coming to the movies,” he said. “Maybe I’ll come back and be a ticket taker.”

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St. Charles police seek man in home invasion KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com

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Get to know Dana Vollmer

By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com

DeKalb resident Dana Vollmer, 22, was at Arcedium Coffee House in St. Charles when she answered questions for the Kane County Chronicle’s Brenda Schory.

Schory: Where did you grow up?

Vollmer: Elgin Schory: Do you have any pets?

Vollmer: A cat named Louise Schory: Who would play you in the movie of your life?

Vollmer: Jodie Foster Schory: First job?

Vollmer: Goodwill

ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to find a suspect wanted for several felony charges, including home invasion.

The suspect is 20-year-old Kenneth J. Chavez.

Police were called by Presence Mercy Medical Center in Aurora at 3:52 a.m. Jan. 7 about a victim of a battery.

The investigation determined that Chavez, Kenneth the victim’s ex-boyfriend, J. Chavez had kicked in the door of her house in the 500 block of North 12th Street, St. Charles, a St. Charles Police Department news release stated. The victim was dragged out of the house by her hair and neck, and forced into her car, the release stated.

Chavez was reportedly trying to persuade the victim to get back into a relationship with him, the release stated. They ended up seeking medical treatment at Mercy for her severe shoulder pain.

The victim’s two children were home when the incident occurred and were left alone when Chavez dragged the victim outside, the release stated,

Schory: Favorite charity?

Vollmer: WBEZ 91.5-FM Chicago – a National Public Radio affiliate Schory: Favorite local restaurant?

Vollmer: Townhouse Books and Café in St. Charles Schory: What is an interesting factoid about yourself?

Vollmer: I almost died when I was 18. My appendix had ruptured, but I did not know it for several weeks. I had emergency surgery.

Sign up for breaking news text and email alerts at KCChronicle.com/subscribe. noting the children were 8 and 4 years old. A family member responded to take care of the children.

Chavez had been kicked out of the hospital by security staff for his behavior before police were notified of the incident, the release stated. Chavez left in the victim’s van and had not been seen as of Jan. 11.

Chavez called the victim while police were on the scene investigating and threatened harm to her and to himself, the release stated.

A warrant has been issued for the following charges: home invasion, a Class X felony; possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony; unlawful restraint, a Class 4 felony; and two counts of domestic battery, a Class A misdemeanor.

Police are seeking Chavez and the stolen vehicle he was in, a 2006 Silver Dodge Caravan with Illinois registration Q648241.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Chavez is asked to call 911. They also can call 630-377-4435 and speak with detectives.

Vehicle strikes St. Charles police car; 2 taken to Delnor KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE

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

Vollmer: I am in the process of becoming a broadcast journalist, going to school at NIU.

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editorial@kcchronicle.com At 4:26 a.m. Jan. 15, Kane County Sheriff’s Office deputies were notified that Elburn police were pursuing a Dodge Avenger traveling east on Route 38 heading toward St. Charles.

Shortly after being notified of the pursuit, deputies were notified that Elburn police had terminated their pursuit of the vehicle. A Kane County Sheriff’s Office deputy was traveling west on Route 38 near Peck Road and observed the vehicle traveling east on Route 38 at a high rate of speed, a news release from the sheriff’s office stated.

A St. Charles police squad was about a quarter mile behind the Kane County Sheriff’s Office squad. As the vehicle approached the squads, they activated their emergency lights and both turned around to travel east on Route 38, according to the release.

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office squad was behind the vehicle, and the St. Charles squad was in front of the vehicle. Instead of slowing down or stopping, the Dodge Avenger struck the rear of the St. Charles squad, the release stated. The driver of the Dodge Avenger and the St. Charles officer were transported to Delnor Hospital with injuries that were non-life threatening.

The driver of the Avenger, Anna Loan, 59, of the 100 block of East Meadowland Drive, Rochelle, was the sole occupant of that vehicle and was cited with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident; speeding 90 mph in a 50 mph zone; and failure to move for an authorized emergency vehicle.

Deputies did not immediately determine why the vehicle fled from Elburn police or whether alcohol played a role in the crash, which remains under investigation.

NEWS BRIEFS Roof fire at St. Charles business causes $7K in damage

ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles Fire Department was dispatched to a roof fire at Pyramid Manufacturing, 3815 Illinois Ave., St. Charles, at 7:39 a.m.

Jan. 16, according to a news release.

The fire surrounded an industrial vent stack and was extinguished in about 20 minutes, the release stated. All employees were able to leave the building safely, the release stated, noting that the fire was listed as accidental and was attributed to combustibles being too close to heat. The fire loss was about $7,000, the release stated.

Geneva, Batavia and West Chicago fire crews assisted, according to the release.

St. Charles library program to discuss Cuba, U.S. relations

ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles, is hosting “Great Decisions,” America’s largest discussion program on world affairs administered and produced by the Foreign Policy Association.

This month’s discussion, “Cuba and the U.S.,” will start at 7 p.m. Jan. 19 in the Carnegie Community Room.

Future topics include “The Future of Europe,” “Trade and Politics,” “Conflict in the South China Sea,” “Saudi Arabia in Transition,” “U.S. Foreign Policy and Petroleum,” “Latin America’s Political Pendulum,” and “Prospects for Afghanistan and Pakistan.”

The annual series features a DVD on each topic, followed by a moderated discussion among the participants.

Participants are asked to review the relevant chapter of the “Great Decisions” briefing book, which is available for purchase for $25 at the library’s reference desk and also to check out.

Registration is not required.

For information, call 630-584-0076.

16th Judicial Circuit taps Charles Petersen to fill vacancy

Michael J. Tardy, director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, has announced that the 16th Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Charles E. Petersen as an associate judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit.

Petersen earned his undergraduate degree in 1972 from Bradley University in Peoria and a law degree in 1977 from John Marshall Law School in Chicago.

Petersen is currently affiliated with Porro, Niermann & Petersen LLC in Aurora.

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New hearing gets same response from neighbors Non-answers by rehab center’s developer source of frustration for officials, public

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By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – In more than seven hours of testimony over two days of hearings before the Kane County Zoning Board of Appeals, the attorney and principal of Maxxam Partners LLC argued the highest and best use of the former boys school was a luxury alcohol and drug treatment center.

The hearings, held Jan. 10 and 12 at the Kane County Branch Court in St. Charles, drew hundreds of people – most in opposition out of fear of the facility’s effect on their neighborhoods.

The next hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 24 at the branch court, 530 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, to hear two more witnesses and take public comment, officials said.

Except for the zoning board members who were recently appointed and the presentation of nine new conditions, it was almost a replay of previous hearings. In late 2015 and early 2016, previous zoning board members held nine days of hearings and ultimately voted against the request for a special use at the former Glenwood School for Boys, 41W400 Silver Glen Road, Campton Township.

The Kane County Board also denied it, but rescinded that denial in November, sending it back to the zoning board for reconsideration.

Maxxam representative Andrew Kolb testified that people who suffer from alcohol and substance abuse addiction are considered disabled and are protected under the federal Fair Housing Act. “I would like to remind everyone here that the federal Fair Housing Act was designed to prevent the ‘not in my back-

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Many people turned out for the hearings Jan. 10 and 12 before the Kane County Zoning Board of Appeals regarding a special use request to turn a former boys school into an alcohol and drug treatment center. yard’ mentality when it comes to protecting the rights of disabled persons,” Kolb said. “This federal law mandates that the disabled not be treated with fear, anger, disrespect or with a view that [they] are causing a burden.”

But as the first night of the hearing progressed, several of the nine conditions proposed

by Maxxam came under question as to whether they could be enforced at all – and some will require legal opinions from the Kane County state’s attorney.

Attorney Kevin Carrera, representing one of the neighbors objecting to the special use petition, criticized Maxxam’s condition to offer the county 1,000 doses of naloxone every year for 10 years. Naloxone, commonly known by the brand name Narcan, is used to reverse opioid overdose.

“Mr. Kolb said this is a gesture of goodwill,” Carrera said.

“I don’t see this as goodwill. I see this as pay-to-play politics.”

Campton Hills Village President Harry Blecker testified that the petition does not meet all six conditions required by the special use – particularly its

potential impact on the village’s small police department.

Blecker also noted that two of the conditions contradicted each other – one that stated only Maxxam Partners LLC would hold the special use zoning and another that stated it or its successors would pay costs for taking clients to the local fire district.

“These new conditions do not change the fact that Maxxam’s petition does not meet each and every condition necessary for the county to issue the special use,” Blecker said.

Kenneth Shepro, attorney for the Fox River and Countryside Fire Protection District, said there was virtually no contact between the district and Kolb’s client on the district’s concerns.

“The petitioner is prepared to pay your bills,” Kolb said. “If there is a bill, we’ll pay it.”

But Shepro countered that Maxxam was not prepared to discuss how additional calls for service would impact the district’s aging equipment.

Maxxam principal Steven Marco testified on the second night of hearings.

But over a four-hour period,

Marco provided little testimony, frequently responding to questions with, “No comment” or “No comment. I stand by the record.”

At one point, Marco said, “I am here to answer any questions,” prompting the public to laugh, and acting zoning board chairwoman Ann Michalsen to admonish the crowd.

Kolb objected to how his client was being treated.

“He traveled nine hours to be here,” Kolb said.

“I submit that the answers of the witness [Marco] border – if not cross – into contempt of this panel,” Shepro said.

Under questioning by Carrera, Marco continued replying “no comment.”

“Is there a reason you keep saying ‘no comment?’” Carrera said.

“No comment,” Marco said.

Zoning board member Marc Falk stated his frustration with Marco’s responses.

“How can we trust that this is going to be the best, hugest facility in the county if you’re not answering questions?” Falk said. “I am frustrated because ‘no comment’ is no answer. So,

“Click It or Ticket” traffic safety campaigns.

Additional patrol officers were assigned to enforcement details during the busy holiday travel season at night when impaired driving is more likely to occur,

a news release stated. This was done in cooperation with, and funded by, the Illinois Department of Transportation.

The initiative is part of a statewide program to reduce the number of traffic-related injuries

and fatalities.

The enforcement details were held on the nights of Dec. 23 and 31. St. Charles officers assigned to the extra patrols made three DUI arrests (including one zero-tolerance arrest), issued one

n The site plan does not propose expansion or construction of any additional buildings. n There will be no outpatient treatment of methadone patients or any other program that solely administers medications on an outpatient basis. n Patients will be private-pay only. Admission of a public aid patient would require an amendment to the special use, a public hearing and county board approval. n The petition must submit a security plan, including proof of contracts, before the county would issue a certificate of occupancy. n The special use is not transferable to any other entity. n Illinois license approvals are required before the county will issue a certificate of occupancy. n Maxxam Partners LLC will use reasonable efforts to pursue accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. n Maxxam Partners LLC or its successors will pay all cost and recovery fees for patients or persons on the premises for fire and emergency medical services, according to the fees set by the district or provider.

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that’s where I’m at. I just want answers.”

Eventually, Marco testified that he works as a real estate developer and has built luxury hotels.

NEWS BRIEF Police conclude holiday enforcement period

ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles Police Department has completed a holiday enforcement period in connection with the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and

citation for speeding and five citations for other offenses.

Detail officers also issued four written warning tickets for various equipment and other violations.

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Gratitude Project aims to thank those who make positive impact

By YVONNE BENSON editorial@kcchronicle.com

For information about the Gratitude Project , email GratitudeProjectSTC@gmail. com. es, inspires and transforms.

People are moved, opened and humbled through expressions of gratitude.”

Patten reflected on his time as a minister.

“It’s almost as if people have a reservoir of gratitude inside them, but they need to be helped in getting it out,” he said. “I remember people bemoaning the fact of others doing wonderful things for them, and then they died or left the community, and then they would say, ‘I never told so-and-so thank you.’ I see this as a benefit for the recipient and the givers also.”

The first project was a 2015 sculpture called “reflections” in Volunteer Plaza in honor of Max and Doris Hunt. At the time, Patten wanted to show his gratitude for the couple who donated their time, money and resources to the city of St. Charles. The plaza and sculpture are designed to encourage and honor volunteerism as crucial to the stability of a community.

The burst of gratitude that materialized for the Hunts in Volunteer Plaza naturally led to the formalization of the Gratitude Project. It is spear-

headed by Patten, along with the business and marketing sensibilities of Elizabeth Bellaver and Guy Bellaver as the sculptor. They channel contributions through the St. Charles Arts Council so that donors can have tax benefits.

Their next project is a sculpture to honor Vern and Sharon Oie. The Oies have made significant contributions to the St. Charles community. Among their contributions are sculptures for Edward J. Baker and his niece Dellora Norris, who used their fortunes to build up St. Charles. They agreed that those sculptures were commissioned in the same spirit as the Gratitude Project.

Patten has put together a fundraising committee and enlisted the St. Charles Arts Council, the Downtown St. Charles Partnership and the River Corridor Foundation for their assistance, and soon will be kicking off that project.

The Gratitude Project centers on St. Charles residents and contributors.

“The Gratitude Project is nothing more than a way to capture the things that have come before and will come in the future and show gratitude for them,” Elizabeth Bellaver said. “We want to have public art that has been designed to be reflective of them. It’s a representation of their character and who they are.”

presided over the ice cream parlor in the front, and Steve presided over the back.

Al Capone would drop by to claim his share.

Selma came more directly from Eastern Europe to the Chicago area to join her older sister, Connie, who had already established herself with a beauty shop on Milwaukee Avenue and a series of husbands. One spouse was the editor of a weekly Lithuanian language newspaper. Selma made a practice of hiding it even in the pre-McCarthy era.

We know nothing of Connie’s cooking. Connie had a beautiful contralto voice and sang in performance of Lithuanian language opera and other culture-based events. This sets the stage for her funeral.

A cousin and I, teenage rebels, had set apart from the ring around the grave, attempting to read the name on the tombstone and thus which husband would be the eternal partner.

The undertaker had asked for silence. The tower at the Lithuanian cemetery was staged for full volume as the undertaker prompted that we were about to hear a voice we all knew and loved.

The elders were in tears.

Cousin and I made it to the nearby woods before losing it.

The banquet that followed was the typical earmark of needed and necessary food.

Mister Z will take his mother Arnold/Armaulis’ DNA and his Detroit appetite into DRM with eyes wide open, mandated to bring home something on my complicated diet, yet remembering the soulful songs of Connie and what might just taste really special.

Joan Arteberry is a longtime resident of St. Charles.

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Longtime St. Charles resident and retired minister C. Alfred Patten gradually realized and launched the Gratitude Project to publicly recognize and thank folks who make a positive and powerful impact on the community.

For the project, he partners with the St. Charles Arts Council and local sculptor Guy Bellaver to raise money to commission large pieces of artwork and place them in prominent places around St. Charles.

“A lot of people in this community should be given thanks,” Patten said. “My hope is that this project will also be an inspiration for the community doing more things like it.”

At the very least, the name of the Gratitude Project can serve as a reminder to people to give thanks when they feel gratitude.

The Gratitude Project started with Patten’s wife, who is a psychologist. She read many books about the psychology of gratitude and enthusiastically discussed them with Patten. His interest was piqued. They point to the work of Dr. Robert Emmons as particularly noteworthy.

“Without gratitude, life can be lonely, depressing and impoverished,” Emmons has said. “Gratitude enriches human life. It elevates, energiz-

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Before he became mayor of St. Charles, I only knew Ray Rogina by his reputation as a keen and exciting teacher.

Now, thanks to Facebook, lots of us are invited into his world and his passion for visiting sports stadiums/arenas.

He is in the process of sharing a photo collection documenting his presence and some commentary.

This is terrific stuff! All the headliner places, such as Yankee Stadium, are included, as well as the historian’s touch on some nooks and crannies.

Mayor Rogina’s vast collection led me to reflect on my own handful of visits, all in the company of a team I supported.

There’s the Chicago duo: Wrigley, nearly a hundred times, and – when it was Comiskey – once or twice.

Milwaukee County Stadium, the Orange Bowl in Miami, the Rose Bowl in Pasadena twice – and Ikea, which always seemed like a sports venue to me.

Now on a Facebook page just a line or two below the latest sports arena, there is a nice visual of DRM European Cafe and Deli, a new place across from the library on East Main Street in St. Charles.

Mister Z and I are both composed from a mixed cocktail of Eastern European territories, religions and food specialties.

It seems that many of our forebearers were among the wave of those affected by poor economic conditions and the lethal intentions of Stalin, then Hitler.

Grandpa Steve Sharkin generalized his background and pathway to this area.

It seems he was on the run from the conscriptors for the czar’s army, so he headed from the Ukraine up to the Baltic area. He hopped a ship to Boston – then various stops to Beloit, Wis., where he met and married Selma.

They both became citizens and owners of various food and drink establishments.

One such place was in Cicero during Prohibition. Selma

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Guy Bellaver (center)of St. Charles puts some finishing touches on his sculpture “reflections” during the installation process near the Fox River and the St. Charles Municipal Building in 2015. St. Charles resident and retired minister C. Alfred Patten has launched the Gratitude Project to publicly recognize and thank people who make a positive impact on the community. The Gratitude Project is tied to local art projects, such as the sculpture “reflections,” which honors Max and Doris Hunt.

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Tips to finding a mechanic you can trust One day, back in 2001, I heard an unwelcome noise coming from the back of my car. I needed to find an honest mechanic who would not charge me a fortune. When a friend of mine recommended Reber & Foley Service Center, a car repair facility in St. Charles that has been in business since 1944, I was hopeful that I had found the right mechanic.

Reber & Foley is one of the few remaining businesses left from the 1940s in St. Charles, and I have now been their customer for 15 years. The reason is that they are honest; they do quality work; and they are unassuming and easy to talk to.

Back in the 1940s, the Fox Valley was a small community where everybody knew each other, and things ran at a slower pace. In 1963, Mark Foley was 12 years old when he started working for his dad. At the time, the shop was a full-service station, and it was Mark’s job to greet the customers, who he knew by name, and to check cars’ oil and gas, and to clean windshields. It was meaningful work for a 12-year-old boy.

Over the years, the shop has had many loyal custom-

Learn more Reber and Foley Service Center is at 904 E. Main St. in St. Charles. For information about its services and history, visit www.reberandfoley. com. For more information, call 630-584-0440.

Joe Jakubaitis (left) and Mark Foley run Reber and Foley Service Center in St. Charles. “You can’t be partially honest,” Foley said of being a mechanic. “You’re either honest or you’re not.”

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COMMUNITY VOICE Russell Altersohn ers for life. Some, who have moved to places such as Chicago, DeKalb and as far as western Illinois, still bring their cars back to Reber & Foley to get them repaired.

I wanted to give people some help in finding an hon-

est mechanic, so I sat down with Mark and Joe Jakubaitis, Mark’s business partner for about 21 years, to ask them for their advice.

Mark suggested word of mouth as the best way to find a good mechanic, or Googling “car repair shop” reviews for shops in the area. After you have found a mechanic you think you can trust, build a relationship with him because once he gets to know you and

your budget, he can let you know what work is needed and when.

“Cars don’t last forever, and car components don’t last forever, but certain components can wear and not be a safety issue,” Joe said. “A dishonest mechanic might lead you to believe that something is a safety issue when it is not.

If it doesn’t feel right, or if you have any doubts or concerns about what a mechanic is tell-

ing you, get a second opinion.”

Mark put it simply: “You can’t be partially honest.

You’re either honest or you’re not.”

To find more information on the cost of repairs, Google “car forums” for the make of your car and you will find what others have paid for the same repair work that you are having done on your car.

As stressful as it is to bring your car in to be repaired, it helps when you are sure the mechanic you have chosen has your best interests in mind.

Russell Altersohn is married and has two children.

He is a personal trainer who works with the senior population. He enjoys the outdoors, writing and traveling.

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St. Charles Chamber has plenty to offer in 2017 Welcome 2017!

The new year always brings new ideas, new resolutions and new goals as we strive personally and professionally to improve. I love a fresh start to the year, creating goals and lists of what I would like to accomplish and strive for.

This year I will do my best to learn, grow and explore; sounds like everyone, right?

And easy to say but not always as easy to do. If you have business goals, use the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce as a tool to accomplish those goals of growing your business or gaining recognition, clients and new contacts.

Here is a preview of our great opportunities coming up this year; you can start planning out how you would

CHAMBER EXCHANGE Amanda Lutz like to get involved with the St. Charles Chamber!

One of our largest and most celebrated events, the Charlemagne Award Dinner, will be Feb. 3 at the Q Center in St. Charles. At this event, we honor several community businesses and major business anniversaries; and, in addition to that, we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Charlemagne Award, which is given to a community member for a lifetime of achievement. This is a wonderful event for our members and the community.

February will kick off the

Chamber’s second Educational Luncheon series. This year, the focus will be on business planning, and topics will include “Envisioning Your Better Future,” “Your Business Success Roadmap,” “The Nuts and Bolts of Getting Things Done,” “Zeroing in on Profits, Creating a World Class Team,” and “Connecting with Businesses that Grow Your Company.” These topics will include an overview of mission and vision statements, creating a business plan, operations, financial/ budgeting, hiring and a meetand-greet with appropriate professionals.

This series is open to chamber members and nonmembers, so if you are starting a business or thinking about it, this is a great place to start

gathering the information you need! You can attend a single workshop or sign up for the whole series for a discount.

Looking for a way to cure cabin fever? Get out of the house with the kids and burn some energy? Find St. Charles businesses all in one place? We have our fourth Business-to-Consumer Expo planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 25 in the Prairie Events Center at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. Last year’s event was extremely successful, and we are looking forward to another great opportunity to bring the businesses of the Chamber in direct contact with residents.

There will be entertainment throughout the day, a bounce house, food, vendors

and much more. Make sure to mark your calendars.

Please feel free to contact us here at the Chamber with any questions and to find out how to get involved.

To learn more about who we are, what we do and how to get involved, visit our website at www.stcharleschamber. com, call 630-584-8384 or email info@stcharleschamber.com.

Stop by and visit the Chamber office at 216 S. Riverside Ave. in downtown St. Charles to pick up member literature, coupons and business cards.

Amanda Lutz is the special events and marketing coordinator for the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce. Her column runs the third Thursday of each month. Contact her at editorial@kcchronicle.com.

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The “ice harvest” usually began in January, when the river had frozen over to at least 12 inches thick.

Teams of horses pulled a plow type of instrument across the ice to score the ice.

Men on ice skates then cut the ice into blocks with special saws.

The “ice harvest” for St. Charles residents takes place in a January on the Fox River.

The blocks sometimes weighed as much as 200 pounds, so harvesters men with special long picks to get the in long, low, wooden houses near combated this problem by using the blocks to nearby ice houses. the river and packed with sawdust current and the gentle prodding of The blocks of ice then were stored to keep them from melting as the

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Birthday girl I’ve been lucky enough to have been invited to more than a few 100th birthday parties. When I was invited to St. Charles resident Donnie Wind’s 101st birthday last week, I naturally asked why the newspaper wasn’t invited the previous year, to her 100th.

They had a good reason. The vivacious centenarian was still living in her own home in Iowa and, among all the other duties that go along with homeownership, cutting her own grass.

During her party at Autumn Leaves of St. Charles, Bell-Graham Elementary School third-grader Blake Settle, 8, came bearing flowers and a card for Wind with his mom and sister. He had visited the assisted living facility with his class during the Christmas season and remembered Mrs. Wind and wanted to wish her a happy birthday.

What an amazing lady, and she still is so full of life. I can only hope to have half of her energy at that age.

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BEI Properties President Dan Stellato answers a question during a panel discussion moderated by Kathy Balcazar (far left), editor of the Kane County Chronicle, Elburn Herald and Sugar Grove Herald, as panelists Mary Porter, CEO of Emergent Safety Supply (second from right), and Waubonsee Community College President Christine Sobek look on during the Economic Forecast 2017 luncheon Jan. 17 at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva. The event was hosted by the Kane County Chronicle, Elburn Herald and Sugar Grove Herald. sustainable,” he said, adding that tying education funding to property wealth has helped lead to a highly inequitable system, and an unfair way to tax

people and businesses. “Fight for better fiscal policy and a better future for our state.”

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“amazing assets for young people,” including the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy’s innovation center involving businesses. He also lauded the county’s fiber optic network.

Encouraging business leaders to think regionally was Christine Sobek, president of Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove. She also encouraged collaboration rather than competition.

She said community college should be the go-to source to strengthen one’s workforce.

Painting a picture of the new business landscape was Dan Stellato, president of BEI Properties in Batavia, who said large-box retail eventually will be nonexistent, and residential development will feature multifamily dwellings. He talked about common traits for the predominant demographic of millennials, calling them risk averse, technically savvy, broke, interested in healthful foods and self-described foodies who love discounts, pets and sports, and prefer to rent.

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GENEVA – From advocating tax policy changes in Illinois to embracing a new business climate driven by millennials, a lively panel discussion fueled the 2017 Economic Forecast hosted Jan. 17 by the Kane County Chronicle, Elburn Herald and Sugar Grove Herald.

Keynote speaker Ralph Martire, executive director of the bipartisan Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, spoke to a large gathering at the Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva.

“Only two policies [of] state government have an impact on the health of the private sector – how well the state invests in infrastructure and in education,” he said, emphasizing those factors are what lead to economic growth in wages and jobs.

Martire recommended broadening the state’s sales tax to cover consumer services, and changing the income tax.

“Deficit spending is not

Batavia, shared ways to survive as a safety product distribution company in the days of supplier consolidation and online competition. Delivering added value includes streamlining a process that frequently includes customers’ outsourced service providers.

“We specialize in helping customers solve problems,” she said. “It’s all about agility, flexibility.”

Panelist Tom Russe, president of Sterling Bank in St. Charles, was asked about trends in personal savings. He said savings climbed $1 trillion between 2008 and 2013, spurred by the fear and uncertainly of the Great Recession, but debt now is on the rise again as incomes fall.

“I don’t think we’re stable yet to allow real savings to increase,” Russe said.

On a positive note, Mark VanKerkhoff, an architect and director of the Kane County Development and Community Services Department in Geneva, listed many of Kane County’s

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State’s attorney reports uptick in crime McMahon also recognizes top staffers during media briefing

“We’re fortunate that in the [last] five or six years – regionally and nationally – [there’s been] a downward trend on violent and property crime, really across the board. It is cyclical. I don’t think we’ll see drastic spikes.”

By RENEE TOMELL rtomell@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – Kane County State’s Attorney Joe McMahon said his office has seen a small uptick in the number of felonies, and has secured an increase in the collection of child support payments in the past 12 months.

At his monthly news briefing Jan. 13, he also announced his office’s top employees for the year.

After several years of declining crime numbers in Kane County, McMahon reported a 6.4 percent increase in 2016 felony filings (2,255) compared with 2015. The number of first-degree murder cases rose from 10 in 2015 to 11 in 2016. But general misdemeanors fell from 5,646 in 2015 to 5,210 in 2016. McMahon said the numbers are not quite final yet, and will be official next month.

“We’re fortunate that in the [last] five or six years – regionally and nationally – [there’s been] a downward trend on violent and property crime,

Joe McMahon, Kane County state’s attorney really across the board,” McMahon said. “It is cyclical. I don’t think we’ll see drastic spikes.”

McMahon praised the “incredible work” of his office’s child support unit for collecting $27.3 million in 1,124 cases last year involving parents who hadn’t voluntarily fulfilled their financial obligation. He also lauded the Kane County Board for helping keep the unit funded when the state budget impasse delayed owed financial support for a period of time.

“It’s a really critical social program,” McMahon said. “If we don’t support [single parents], it has a cascading impact on people’s ability to get through life on a daily basis.”

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State’s attorney staff honors

Four employees of the Kane County State Attorney’s Office have been honored for their contributions to the office, public safety and public service in 2016. A fifth received honorable mention. They were announced last month at the office’s annual year-end celebra-

tion and recognition event.

Assistant State’s Attorney Joseph Lulves is the Prosecutor of the Year, and administrative assistant Deb Day is Employee of the Year. In addition, assistant state’s attorneys Laura Maglio and Chris Geocaris were honored for outstanding trial work. And assistant state’s attorney Kelli Schmidt was given honorable mention recognition for conducting 80 trials in 2016.

Lulves, chief of the office’s Civil Division, has been with the office since 2000, and was named chief in 2010. The Civil Division represents all countywide elected officials and serves as legal counsel for Kane County and all of its departments.

“I’m grateful for his work,” McMahon said.

Lulves is described as highly respected for his mentoring, leadership and preparation, as well as his knowledge in many legal arenas. In 2016, he spent considerable time researching and advising county officials and the County Board on a variety of county government matters.

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Note to readers This column has been updated from its original version, which ran in 2010. nests, helping themselves to eggs and baby birds alike. They’ve even had a deterrent device designed just for them – the scarecrow.

But for all their rabblerousing, crows have at least one major redeeming quality: They’re sharp. Really sharp. So much so, in fact, that scientists rank them right up there with the great apes – chimpanzees and gorillas – in terms of intelligence.

If you’ve spent any time watching crows, you’ll know what I mean.

Instead of bypassing a discarded McDonald’s bag, crows will open it up to see what’s inside. Rather than banging away at a mussel shell, they’ll drop it from up high to open it. When a food scrap is too tough or dry, they do what my good German grandma did – they dunk it.

They’re team players, too, and are somewhat famous – or maybe infamous – for their group behavior, known as mobbing. Always on the lookout for potential danger, the birds will gather together and caw, loudly and repeatedly, when a threat

is detected.

(Nature watchers, pay attention when you hear this sound. If you track down where it’s coming from, you just might be rewarded with a view of a hawk or owl, two frequent targets for crow harassment. Then again, it might be a cat, another common object of their attention. Not quite as unusual, but still a cool display of anti-predator behavior.)

Crows also are quite good at getting other animals to do their bidding. I once watched a crow spend several minutes sizing up the contents of an open trash can. Some sort of worthy morsel must have been inside, but the can was nearly empty. Jumping inside the can, and potentially getting trapped, was not on the crow’s agenda for the day. Instead, it waited nearby, busying itself with preening and other such birdish chores.

After a short time, a fox squirrel came along, no doubt attracted by the same tasty morsel. It jumped down into the can, grabbed the tidbit – it looked like part of a sandwich – and took it out, intending to eat it someplace nearby. Like lightning, the crow flashed down from its perch and grabbed the treat. Mission accomplished!

Was this an act of stealing? By our human code of conduct, yes. But from an animal behavior perspective, the crow was simply practicing a widespread foraging technique called kleptoparasitism – taking food procured by others. (Interestingly, research shows this behavior in birds

is closely correlated to brain size: The bigger the brain, the more likely the species will be to kleptoparasitize its animal cohorts.) In this sense, it’s not stealing, it’s strategy.

For all their quirks, crows also have a decidedly warm-and-fuzzy side.

They’re playful, challenging one another to games such as tug o’ war and tag. They’re also great family birds.

Unlike most bird species, which push their young from the nest and out into the world, crows let their offspring stick around for several years past fledging. I think that’s what Valerie and I have been seeing with the Creek Bend-Hickory Knolls crows as we’ve watched their group grow.

While we haven’t done a lot to encourage the group – we haven’t begun feeding them or doing anything else that would artificially inflate their population – we haven’t done anything to discourage them either. And we’re eagerly awaiting this year’s breeding season, to see if the group grows larger.

How about you? Have you noticed an increase in crows in your neighborhood? If so, I’d love to hear about it.

Shoot an email if you have a chance, or give me a ... caw … .

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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My friend Valerie (Blaine, nature programs manager for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County) and I have had an ongoing conversation for almost four years now about some visitors we seem to share.

The group started out as three, then grew to five, and now appears to be at seven. They’re somewhat clannish, yes, and can be loud at times, but overall we’re thrilled to see them over and over again.

I see them at Hickory Knolls in the late morning or early afternoon. Valerie says she usually sees them at her nature center, Creek Bend at LeRoy Oakes, early in the day and also later on, toward evening. They arrive together and leave together, and in between behave pretty much like the tight-knit family unit we think they are.

You’d think by now, almost four years into this relationship, that we’d know a little bit more about our frequent guests. But at this point we’re really only certain about two things.

One, we know the group’s name, Corvus brachyrhynchos, the American crow. And two, we know we’d love to someday devote more time to our study of these birds. In fact, we often joke about the lofty name we’ve chosen for our endeavor: The Centre for Corvid Research.

It may sound strange that Valerie and I have chosen to focus on a species that’s neither rare nor particularly well liked among the general public. These big black birds have been labeled noisy, messy and disease-carrying. They are famous for raiding

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Crows have a brain-to-body ratio that is similar to humans. They are able to problem solve, use tools and even engage in play. Their family ties are strong, too, with some individuals remaining with their parents for five years or more.

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

a porcelain hippopotamus were stolen Jan. 1. The total item value was about $5,210.

• Theft greater than $10,000 was reported Jan. 5 in the 36W600 block of River Grange Road, St. Charles. A sheriff’s office report stated that a Kitchen Aid refrigerator, stove/oven, over-the-stove hood/ SUGAR GROVE Eric Brown, 26, of the 400 block of Assem- exhaust, wine cooler and microwave oven valued at $19,500 total were stolen Dec. bly Drive, Bolingbrook, was charged Jan. 9 30 from a vacant home for sale. with speeding more than 35 mph over the • Identity theft was reported Jan. 5 in posted speed limit at Sugar Grove Parkway the zero to 99 block of Briargate Court, and Main Street in Sugar Grove. A police report stated he was traveling 83 mph in a Sugar Grove. A sheriff’s office report 45 mph zone. The report also stated he was stated that an unauthorized $262 charge arrested on a Kendall County Sheriff’s Office was made on a Verizon account. warrant for failure to appear in court after ST. CHARLES driving with a suspended license.

• Russell W. Wagner, 43, of the zero to 99 KANE COUNTY block of Briar Lane, Geneva, was charged Jan. 6 with driving under the influence, SHERIFF’S OFFICE driving with a blood-alcohol content great• Joseph E. Milligan, 32, of the 1400 er than 0.08 percent and speeding more block of South Pembroke Drive, South Elgin, was arrested Jan. 4 on a Wisconsin than 35 mph over the posted speed limit.

• Andrew P. Hassan, 28, of the 1500 warrant for aggravated battery. block of Williams Avenue, St. Charles, • Theft less than $10,000 was reported was charged Jan. 5 with driving while Jan. 4 in the 1100 block of South Batavia Avenue, Batavia Township. A sheriff’s office using a cellphone and driving with a report stated that a Bluetooth speaker, HP revoked license. laptop, earrings, $280 cash, tablet, bracelet, • Paul L. Garza, 21, of the 100 block of $50 Verizon gift card, five Xbox games and Oak Leaf Court, St. Charles, was charged

Jan. 1 with battery.

• Cassandra E. Green, 19, of the 1900 block of Spring Brook Avenue, Rockford, was charged Dec. 31 with underage drinking, speeding, improper lane use and illegal transportation of alcohol.

• Herbert A. Strasser, 86, of the 2N900 block of Elodie Drive, Campton Township, was charged Dec. 24 with retail theft.

suspended license in the 1400 block of South Batavia Avenue, Batavia.

• About $200 in accidental damage to the vinyl siding of a home in the 300 block of Taubert Avenue, Batavia, was reported Jan. 7. According to the police report, a drone with a camera lay broken at the scene.

• Erica L. Ransford, 30, of the 100 block of Laurie Lane, Oswego, was charged Jan. 7 with retail theft greater than $300 at Wal-Mart, 801 N. Randall Road, Batavia.

BATAVIA • Alexandra N. Cuevas, 20, of the 2700 • Someone stole two bottles of alcohol at Wal-Mart, 801 N. Randall Road, Batavia, ac- block of Bullrun Drive, Aurora, was cording to a Jan. 4 police report that stated charged Jan. 7 with criminal trespassing the bottles were valued at about $51 each. and retail theft less than $300 at Kohl’s, 251 N. Randall Road, Batavia.

• Identity theft was reported in the • Sarah E. Huggins, 26, of the 200 block 1300 block of Green Pheasant Lane, of Forest Avenue, Batavia, was charged Batavia, according to a Jan. 5 police report that stated an attempt to open an with DUI of alcohol Jan. 8 on Main Street, Batavia, according to a police report. account happened at a store in Indiana.

• Unauthorized charges to a credit card • Cecil J. Hubbard, 30, of the 500 block were reported Jan. 9 in the 200 block of Robof Florida Avenue, Aurora, was charged erts Lane, Batavia, in what might be a case of Jan. 5 with driving with a suspended identity theft, according to a police report. license on North Randall Road, Batavia.

• A garbage can valued at $70 was report- • A fire that did less than $500 in ed stolen from the 500 block of Violet Lane, damage was reported Jan. 10 as criminal Batavia, according to a Jan. 5 police report. damage to property in the 400 block of State Street, Batavia.

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• Mark G. Schupbach, 35, Spring Green Way, Batavia, of the 2000 block of Ovalton according to a Jan. 10 police Court, Villa Park, was charged report of fraud.

Jan. 7 with battery.

• Unauthorized debit card • Matthew J. Fugate, 27, of transactions were reported the 100 block of Walnut Street, Jan. 10 in the 600 block of St. Charles, was charged Dec. Young Avenue, Batavia.

31 with disorderly conduct.

• Carmen M. Irizarry, 30, of the 2000 block of West Illinois • Someone stole 58 bras Avenue, Aurora, was charged valued at $3,413 on Dec. 28 Jan. 10 with driving with a from Victoria’s Secret, 222 suspended license on South Commons Drive, Geneva.

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• Daryl R. Brown, 43, of the 700 block of West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, was charged GENEVA with criminal trespass to land.

• A resident in the 3300 • Scott A. Newell, 55, of the block of Hillcrest Road, 100 block of Woodrow AveGeneva, reported seeing nue, Battle Creek, Mich., was someone smash her mailbox charged Dec. 31 with criminal at 9:18 p.m. Jan. 5. According trespass to land. According to police reports, the woman to police reports, Newell was was looking out her window discharged from Northwestand saw a vehicle pull up to ern Medicine Delnor Hospital, her mailbox, saw someone come out of the vehicle and 300 S. Randall Road, but strike her mailbox with an refused to leave.

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It was for that work in particular that Day was named the office’s employee of the year. She also earned the title in 2011.

“When Deb joined our office she brought with her many great ideas and organizational skills to make parts of the office run more efficiently,” McMahon said. “She’s proven herself to be an asset to everyone here, and her work with the new case management system has been invaluable.”

The office gave two awards for courtroom excellence – one for felony assistants and one for traffic and misdemeanor assistants. The award is based on a number of factors, including the number and types of trials completed and verdicts.

Maglio was presented with the felony award. She joined the Kane State’s Attorney’s Office in 2012 after she interned with the office while studying for her law degree.

Geocaris was recognized for his excellence with the misdemeanor award.

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“Joe is a true professional, and the citizens of Kane County are fortunate he chose to work in the public legal arena here in Kane County,” McMahon said in a news release detailing the honorees’ accomplishments. “His approach and his dedication to the law and his knowledge of the law are tremendous assets to every Kane County official and taxpayer.”

Day, a South Elgin native, joined the office in 2010. After about a year as an administrative assistant in the Traffic & Misdemeanor Division, where she put her previous experience to use addressing inefficiencies, she was named supervisor of support staff for the Domestic Violence, DUI, Kane County Branch Court and Traffic & Misdemeanor divisions.

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By BRENDA SCHORY GENEVA – The Kane County Electoral Board heard arguments Jan. 17 regarding objections to the petitions for a countywide property tax freeze advisory referendum filed by State Rep. Allen Skillicorn, R-East Dundee.

Skillicorn’s referendum asks voters if taxing bodies should have to seek voter approval before increasing their tax levies.

The electoral board will reconvene and give its decision at 11 a.m. Jan. 20.

Attorney Melissa Massey, representing objector Majella Forde of Hampshire, argued that since Skillicorn’s petitions contained only 302 signatures instead of the statutory minimum of 8,603, the question should not be on the April 4 consolidated election ballot.

“He is lacking 8,301 signatures,” Massey said.

Forde’s other objections to Skil-

licorn’s petitions was the lack of notary certifications of the county jurisdiction on 18 pages of petition signatures and the lack of numbering on each page.

Forde had also objected on the basis that none of the petition pages had been numbered as required.

In response, Skillicorn said Forde’s objection is invalid because it does not include a statement of interest, and his question should remain on the ballot.

He cited a recent objection in Elburn, where local attorney Kenneth Shepro successfully countered objections to two candidates and kept them on the ballot. In that case, Shepro had argued the objections themselves were deficient because they did not state the objectors’ interest.

“The interest does not have to be a long-winded paragraph,” Skillicorn said, paraphrasing Shepro. “It can be, ‘to protect the integrity of the election.’”

A McHenry County Electoral Board ruled Jan. 13 to take Skillicorn’s question off the ballot because it lacked the legally required number of signatures.

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Catholic Schools Week January 29-February 4, 2017 Holy Cross School is hosting Free Luncheon/Open House on January 29th

Come take a tour on January 29th from 12-2pm and see first hand our close knit, vibrant, unique school setting! Our student centered, engaging curriculum focuses on grade level standards wherein students learn through authentic and updated resources and materials. Be sure to visit our material resource room that offers our teachers hundreds of guided reading leveled readers, science exploration, math manipulatives/ games that encourage a learning environment where students progress from one level to the next, while having fun!

Our personal, caring team of teachers have worked together at St. Peter for many years, dediated to the mission. Why?! They love what they do and truly “know” your child and all of our St. Peter families. It is within this long standing tradition of excellence. . . within a loving, faithfilled atmopshere, that children feel safe, allowing them to take on new and exciting challenges!

Please come see our amazing school as we begin our celebration of Catholic Schools Week. We are hosting a Luncheon/Open House on Sunday, January 29th immediately following 11:30 a.m. Mass until 2:00 p.m.

• Holy Cross Catholic School serves over 400 students in the Fox Valley and surrounding area.

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• Our outstanding teachers and staff look forward to meeting you and your children to answer all of your questions regarding our curriculum, differentiated instruction, and our wonderful faith filled environment.

• Please schedule a visit and tour of our state of the art facility by contacting Principal Mike Puttin who can be reached at mputtin@holycross-batavia.org or (630) 593-5290.

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Literacy group seeking volunteers KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@shawmedia.com Those who want to help an adult speak English and assimilate to life in the community can attend Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley’s free tutor training workshop.

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The walk will take place during the Great Backyard Bird Count, which runs ELGIN – All facets of real estate will be Feb. 17 to 20 and is a nationwide event. explored by a panel during a free seminar The birds counted during the walk will be submitted to the Great Backyard Bird from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Count website, http://gbbc.birdcount. org. Participants should meet at the HickElgin. All are welcome; bring questions.

For more information, call 847-742-2411. ory Knolls Discovery Center. For information, call Bob Andrini at 630-584-8387.

The next monthly meeting of the Kane County Genealogical Society will be at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26 in the first floor meeting room of the Geneva History Museum, 113 S. Third St., Geneva. For information, call 630-879-0672 or visit www.rootsweb. ancestry.com/~ilkcgs.

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ST. CHARLES – The Wredling Middle School PTO will host the second annual Fox Valley Summer Activities Fair from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 13.

The free community event will have more than 75 organizations present with ideas for kids summer activities in academic, sports, enrichment, volunteer and overnight camp categories for preschool through high school students. Find out more at https://wredlingmspto.membershiptoolkit.com/fairdetails.

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OBITUARIES

Gust and Grace Carlson. On June 10, 1942, PAULA FAY DUVALL she married the love of her life, Richard Born: November 24, 1944 Erickson in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was Died: January 5, 2017 a life-long member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where she was confirmed in 1936 Paula Fay Duvall, age 72, and was very involved in various church of Geneva, IL, passed away activities. Mary Anne spent most of her life January 5, 2017. in St. Charles and lived 64 years in her home Paula was born on Novem- on the east side. After high school, she was ber 24, 1944 to Floyd and a comptometer operator at Howell Company Marion Van Horn who resided in St. Charles. She was a devoted home-

MARY B. HAAS

Mary B. Haas, age 83, of Geneva, IL, passed away on January 13, 2017.

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

GEORGE L. HARWOOD

George L. Harwood, age 79, of North Aurora, IL, passed away on January 10, 2017.

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

ANDREA KASULES

Andrea Kasules, a 1988 graduate from GHS, passed away January 2, 2017 at age 46.

She was an amazing person with a beautiful smile and will be dearly missed by many.

A celebration of her life will take place January 25th at Pal Joey’s, 31 N. River St. Batavia, IL. Open house 6:00 to 8:00pm.

Refreshments provided.

NORMA R. MODEROW

Norma R. Moderow nee Pfeiffer, age 93, of Elgin, formerly of Addison.

Beloved wife of the late LeRoy; Loving mother of Mary (Don) Halter, Lois (Norman) Tyndall and Linda (James) Meekins; Cherished grandmother of Jonathan (Melissa) Halter, Emily Halter, Lisa (Scott) Thomen, Daniel (Jenna) and Sarah Tyndall, Christopher and Joseph (Becca) Meekins; Dearest great grandmother of Madeline and Ella Halter, Chase and Reese Thomen and Eliana Meekins.

Lying instate Saturday, Jan 21, 10:00am at St. Paul EV Lutheran Church 37 Army Trail Rd. Addison, Funeral Service at 11:00am. Int St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery.

If desired memorials to the church, Lutheran Children & Family Services or the Lutheran Hour, greatly appreciated.

Info www.humesfh.com or 630.628.8808.

DANIEL E. NIPPERT

Daniel E. Nippert, age 66, of Geneva, IL passed away on January 11, 2017.

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

ROLAND M. VANDERHAGEN

Roland M. “Rollie” Vanderhagen, 78, of St. Charles, passed away January 13, 2017.

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

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maker and wonderful mother. She helped her husband run Geneva Dry Goods for a Born: February 27, 1938 number of years. Later after the children Died: January 1, 2017 Send obituary information to obits@ were older, Mary Anne resumed comptomKCChronicle.com or call 815-526-4438. eter processing for the Farm Bureau and Janice Joy Carlson (formerly Notices are accepted until noon Tueswas a secretary at the Geneva office of the Jan Goudreau), resident of day for Thursday’s edition. Obituaries Aurora Beacon News where her husband White Bear Lake, Minnesota, also appear online at KCChronicle. was also employed. She enjoyed family passed away in the presence com/obituaries where you may sign of her three children after a the guest book, send flowers or make a vacations and road trips with her husband.

She was a fantastic cook and baker, an avid courageous battle with lung memorial donation. reader, loved music and playing the organ, disease. She was 78. singing hymns, and playing games especially Jan is survived by her three children and solitaire. For many years, she was a devoted their spouses, Jim & Sue Goudreau, Nan & in Hammond IN. Paula grew up with many Ken Jackson, Jeff & Jennifer Goudreau; her cousins close by, but was an only child. Paula caregiver to her husband. She was a sweet, loving and caring person who truly enjoyed 8 grandchildren; and 1 newly born great received a bachelor’s degree from Indiana grandson who she got to meet just weeks University. Paula married A Gregg Duvall June family and her many friends who touched before her death.

17th 1967. Paula and Gregg had two children, her life. She had a long and wonderful life and was always thankful for all of the visits, She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacquie & Don. Paula’s work passion in life phone calls, card and letters from family and Ron Carlson; her parents, James and Lillian was nutrition. She wrote a nutritional cook friends.

Rokos; and her sisters, Rita Gregoline and book, owned a health food store and conMary Anne is survived by a daughter, Margie Stair. sulted people with healthy living. Her motto Kathleen Stuttle of Plano; two sons, Gregg Jan was born in Chicago and raised St. is “If you ever get to it and don’t do it you’ll (Jane) of Elburn and Gary (Tracy) of Maple Charles, Illinois. She moved to the West never get to do it again.” She lived fully to her motto as those who know her. Paula was Park; five grandchildren, Matthew Stuttle, Coast in the late 50s when she married Melissa (Michael) Cann, Lauren (Peter) Vogt, very religious, charitable, loving and full of Richard Goudreau, first settling in Seattle, life. Her greatest pride and joy in life was her Nathan (Carrie) Erickson and Steven (Julie) Washington and later moving to Newark, Stuttle; eight great grandchildren; a step California, where she and Richard raised their loving husband, children & grandchildren. sister, Gladys Anderson; and several nieces Paula was survived by husband, A Gregg three children. Jan and Richard were active and nephews.

Duvall; children, Jacquie (Scott) Grytza and members of St. Edwards Catholic Church She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald (Courtney) Duvall; grandchildren, and Moreau Catholic High School and made Richard in 1997; her parents; her step father, Corrin, Olivia, Joey, Mason, Jacob & Kenley. many, many wonderful friends.

Victor E. Nelson; and two step sisters, Ruth Visitation 10:00 AM followed by Memorial Later in life, she married Ron Carlson and she relocated to Bloomington, Indiana, where service 11:00 AM Friday, January 20, 2017 at Hubbard and Dorothy Sandberg.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M., Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, 227 East Side she lived and enjoyed a life of new friends, Thursday, January 19th at Bethlehem golf and a new found love of Univ of Wiscon- Dr., Geneva IL 60134.

Lutheran Church, 1145 North 5th Avenue, In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to sin Badgers football. After the death of her St. Charles. Rev. Mark Larson officiating.

Fox Valley Presbyterian Church. husband, Jan moved to Minnesota to be close For info: 847-639-3817 or kahlemoore.com Burial will be at Union Cemetery, St. Charles. to family. Even though her health was declinVisitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 to ing, her last years were filled with family, fun 7:00 P.M. at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 East and even more new friends. Everyone loved Main Street, (corner of Rt. 64 and Rt. 25), St. Jan! She was a devoted mother, a fun loving Charles. grandmother, a graceful hostess, a wonderful In lieu of flowers, contributions may be chef, a loyal friend, and an inspiring and unmade to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1145 derstanding mother-in-law. She loved to host North 5th Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174. parties, attend parties and she never passed To leave an online condolence for the on a dirty martini. She lived life to the fullest family, visit the funeral homes obituary page and was one classy lady! at www.yursfuneralhomes.com.

Her wish was for us to throw a party in her MARY ANNE ERICKSON For more information, please call Yurs honor and celebrate her life. There will be a Born: January 10, 1923; in Geneva, IL Funeral Home of St. Charles, 630-584-0060. celebration of Jan’s life in Minnesota in early Died: January 14, 2017; in St. Charles, IL July.

For more information call or e-mail Jeff or Mary Anne Erickson, age Jen at 651-357-6288 /JenGoud827@gmail.

94, of St. Charles was called com home to the Lord Saturday, Donations to COPD Foundation http:// January 14, 2017 at Pineview www.copdfoundation.org or to the Susan Care Center in St. Charles.

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RONALD LEROY WILSON Born: April 19, 1945 Died: January 11, 2017

Ronald LeRoy Wilson, 71, of Sugar Grove, passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2017.

He was born on April 19, 1945 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Marshall LeRoy and Helen Maxine (Ward) Wilson. Ron graduated from Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis, IN in 1963, where he played football, wrestled, was a band member and sang in the A Cappella choir. After high school, Ron enlisted in the U.S.Army. He then attended Purdue University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. After graduation, Ron went to work for Woolco. In 1979 he went to work in Communications for Western Union International, then MCI and France Telecom. Ron changed career paths again in 2000 and worked as a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch and Edward Jones, retiring in2012. In retirement, Ron enjoyed the craft of woodworking and was an avid sportsman. He and Mary Ellen also enjoyed traveling in their RV. He was a lifetime member and Past President of the Aurora Sportman’s Club, where he oversaw moving the club facilities to Waterman. During his tenure as club president, Ron instituted the Ranger Safety Officer Training Program, which has since been adopted by many other clubs.

Ron was a skilled handyman and mechanical ways willing to help family and friends with repairs and projects. He was also very proud of his 1964 MGB. Ron was a dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather, who always had a dry sense of humor and a positive outlook on life.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Mary Ellen (Concannon) Wilson; his children, Christopher Leroy (Kelly) Wilson of Montgomery, IL, Elenor Anne (Frank Schwolow) Wilson of Northampton, MA and Elizabeth Kathleen (Nicholas) Bruhn, of Lombard, IL; his grandchildren, Robert Leroy Wilson, Abigail Ellen Wilson, Lillian Beatrice Bruhn and Walter Hadley Bruhn; and his dog, Ranger.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Carole Kiser.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2017 from 1:00 P.M. until a time of sharing at 5:00 P.M. at The Healy Chapel, 370 Division Dr., Sugar Grove, IL 60554. Private interment will be at Sugar Grove Cemetery.

For further information please call 630-4661330 or visit www.healychapel.com to leave an online condolence.

RUSSELL “RUSTY” YUNKER Born: December 6, 1960 Died: January 16, 2017

Russell “Rusty” Yunker, life-long resident of Sycamore, IL, passed away on January 16, 2017, at the age of 56.

Russell was born in Sycamore on December 6, 1960 George and Sue (Wessels) Yunker. He graduated from Sycamore High School in 1979.

He began working in the area as a machine operator at AO Smith. He then turned to the family business and worked as a truck driver at his father’s grain elevator, Five Points Grain.

From there he moved on to work for various concrete contractors before venturing out to start his own company, Yunker Concrete and in winter, plowed snow for family, friends, and the community, making many friends. On December 1, 1995, he became a father to his beautiful daughter, Lindsey, who was his pride and joy and his friend.

Russell was a devoted son, brother, father and friend. As many know, he did his best to support independent restaurants in the area. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family and all who knew him.

Russell is survived by his daughter, Lindsey Yunker; his mother, Sue Yunker; sisters, Glenda (Chuck) Stowe and Jeannine (Matt) Harvell; nieces, Ashley (Benjamin) Doetch, Amanda (Nathanael) Meyer, Jenna Harvell and Georgia Harvell; nephew, Bailey Harvell; great-niece, Ginger Doetch and great-nephew, Everett Meyer.

Preceded in death by his father, George Yunker.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 20, 2017 in Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Quiram Chapel, 1245 Somonauk St., Sycamore, IL. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery. A memorial will be established. To send a condolence or share a memory, visit www.olsonfh.com.

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Officials: Norovirus caused outbreak at St. Charles East KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com ST. CHARLES – Norovirus has been confirmed as the cause of the stomach virus that caused St. Charles East High School to cancel classes two days last week, public health officials announced Jan. 17 in a news release.

The Illinois Department of Public Health’s laboratory analysis confirmed norovirus from three samples for testing that were sent to its virology laboratory in Chicago, the release stated.

In all three specimens, norovirus subtype G2 RNA was detected, the release stated.

Symptoms of norovirus include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain, as well as fever, headache and body aches, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Norovirus is typically spread through vomit and stool, the release stated.

People become sick by eating food or drinking liquids that are contaminated with norovirus; by touching surfaces or objects contaminated with the virus and then putting their fingers to their mouth; or by caring for or sharing food or eating utensils with a sick person, the release stated.

Most people who are sick from norovirus usually get better in one to three

Know more Tips for preventing becoming infected with norovirus include: n Washing hands carefully with soap and water, especially after using the toilet or changing diapers, and always before eating, preparing or handling food. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can help reduce the number of germs, but they’re not a substitute for washing with soap and water. n Thoroughly washing fruits and vegetables and cook seafood. n If sick, don’t prepare food or care for others who are sick for at least two days after symptoms stop. n Clean and disinfect potentially contaminated surfaces. n Immediately remove and wash clothes or linens that may be contaminated with vomit or stool.

days, but severe dehydration may require hospitalization for treatment with intravenous fluids, the release stated.

There is no specific medicine to treat norovirus, so to prevent dehydration, drink plenty of liquids to replace those lost from throwing up and diarrhea, the release stated.

NEWS BRIEFS St. Charles History Museum and club team up to host raffle

from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 25 at Shannon Hall, 14 N. Van Buren St., Batavia.

Brides and their bridal parties can enter ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles History Museum and the Tri-City Exchange Club to win a number of prizes, snap some picare teaming up to kick off the first Tri-Cit- tures compliments of Time2Shine Soiree Photo Booths and speak to local vendors. ies 50/50 Community Raffle.

A number of photographers, videograThe kickoff was Dec. 31 at the Blue phers, officiants, florists, caterers, bakers Goose Market in St. Charles. Tickets and more will be on hand to help brides cost $5. Additional tickets also will be sold at other local community business plan their big day.

Vendors include Photography by Scott partner locations, to be announced at a Pfeiffer, Massage in Motion, Travel Leadlater date. ers of Naperville, Senior Moments DVD, The final raffle will be held June 24 TBM Productions, Guru Travel, Comfort during the museum’s second annual Inn & Suites-Geneva, Service Ministries, Best of St. Charles Foodie Fest event.

Music by Design, and Rachael Watson Half the collected proceeds will go to Photography Inc. For a full list of vendors, the owner of the winning raffle ticket.

Remaining proceeds will benefit the St. visit www.bataviaparks.ot.

Charles History Museum and the Tri-Cit- Those in the wedding industry who would like information about becoming ies Exchange Club. a vendor can contact Katie Drumat Second annual Bridal Showcase katied@bataviaparks.org or call 630-8795235. Spaces are limited. For information to take place in Batavia about the event, call 630-879-5235.

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These days, it seems that American teenagers spend a lot of time glued to a TV or computer to watch their favorite shows. Frankly, I’m not surprised – with the recent boom of streaming providers such as Netflix in addition to traditional TV and DVR opportunities for people to relax and lose themselves in a new program are seemingly endless.

For students my age, dramas and thrillers seem to be the TV genre of choice. “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Supernatural” and “Stranger Things” are just a few of the shows that I hear discussions about on a daily basis. While I’ve never seen these shows, they are clearly compelling entertainment options for many of my fellow classmates.

I’m not much for violence, horror or steamy romance, so my options for quality TV are often limited. I prefer lighthearted family comedies – instead of language and gore, I’ll take laughter and good messages. There aren’t very many shows that fit these criteria – so for this reason, I usually find myself watching shows most people my age aren’t as familiar with.

I’m unashamed of my love for the Disney Channel, with shows such as “Girl Meets World,” “The Lodge” and “Backstage” taking up a considerable

THE WRITE PLACE Emma Chrusciel portion of my TV-watching time.

Despite occasional subpar acting and some contrived plotlines, the characters and stories are frequently thought-provoking without being overly mature. A&E’s “Duck Dynasty” is downright hilarious without any inappropriate humor often present in other shows. The same is true for TLC’s “OutDaughtered,” which features cute babies and just enough family drama to keep things interesting.

Unfortunately, I think a lot of shows available right now are not promoting the behavior and attitudes we’d like to see in our world. Some nights I’ll turn on the TV and have to look away because of the horrific violence depicted onscreen. Other times, the amount of swearing is almost impossible to listen to. I’m not saying the shows that most of us know and love are inherently bad – I’m just saying that too often they portray a world that I certainly would not want to live in.

That’s why, instead, I tune in to “Girl Meets World,” which shows

the power of friendship and family to get through all the challenges that come with growing up. That’s why I rewatch countless episodes of “Duck Dynasty,” which teaches that life is a whole lot better with faith, family – and food! That’s why I enjoy watching “OutDaughtered,” which features a family that keeps on loving despite its problems. Sure, these shows aren’t exactly what your average teenager is binge watching on a Friday night, but I still think they have a lot to offer for everyone.

It’s disheartening to see negative ideas spread on so many TV shows, especially when the younger audiences have the potential to take what they learn and use it for either good or bad. But as “Girl Meets World” taught me, the world is what I make of it – and no matter what I see on TV, I know I can do my part to spread the positivity and joy our world so desperately needs.

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

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To the editor: While Congress prepares to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act, it’s important to remember what’s really at stake – the health and well-being of people – including more than 1 million Illinoisans who depend on coverage under the ACA. We can’t afford to take action that disrupts health care coverage and the Illinois economy. Any repeal of ACA coverage should not take effect until the replacement plan takes effect.

If Congress does not make repeal of coverage contingent on adoption of a replacement plan, then Congress also should repeal the hospital payment cuts that help pay for ACA coverage. Illinois hospitals have experienced more than $1 billion in ACA payment cuts.

Otherwise, people won’t be able to get the care they need, local economies will suffer and jobs will be lost. Facing revenue losses, hospitals will be forced to cut spending by reducing services and staff, delaying new technology and facilities or shifting costs to privately insured patients.

If Congress repeals coverage and does not replace it, the preliminary estimate is the loss of this revenue in Illinois will result in a potential loss of $11.6 billion to $13.1 billion in annual economic activity, which translates to a potential loss of 84,000 to 95,000 jobs.

On behalf of our 200 hospitals and 50 health systems, and the patients and communities they serve, IHA looks forward to working in a bipartisan manner with our state and federal officials to improve our health system. Remember the first lesson of medicine – first, do no harm.

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By MATT LE CREN editorial@kcchronicle.com VILLA PARK – Geneva coach Sarah Meadows was not in a good mood, which was understandable considering how close her team came to pulling off a big win.

The Vikings were five minutes away from a signature win before poor foul shooting cost them dearly in a 52-49 loss against Oswego East at the Subway Classic at Willowbrook High School on Jan. 14.

The Vikings (14-3) made just 8-of-20 free throws, missing five straight during the fourth quarter.

Oswego East was 16 of 22 at the line. “[In a] close game you’ve got to make those,” Meadows said. “We’ve actually done really well from the free-throw line thus far [this season].”

It was a team breakdown.

All five players who attempted free throws missed at least one.

“We all struggled with our

free throws, which killed us in the end,” Geneva senior center Grace Loberg said. “If we could have made a couple, we probably win. I know I missed key ones.

“We practice our free throws all the time. I think it might have just been an off night.”

Loberg had a huge night, keeping the Vikings in the game with a game-high 22 points and 15 rebounds. She scored nine of her team’s final 15 points, but she was one of the only options on offense as the Wolves (17-3) shut down Geneva’s perimeter game.

“She’s a beast,” Oswego East coach Abe Carretto said of Loberg. “She did a good job of going straight up, making a kick-out every once in a while.

“She was crashing the glass hard on misses, she got a lot of putbacks, and she kept them in the game. They got a lot of points [inside], but they didn’t get a lot of points on the perimeter. We knew we

Briana Borkowicz (right) of Geneva battles for possession of the ball during a game Jan. 14 against Oswego East at the Subway Classic shootout. The Vikings suffered their third loss of the season, falling 52-49.

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had to stop one or the other.”

The Vikings did an impressive job of breaking Oswego East’s full-court press, and they quickly erased a nine-point deficit in the first quarter. That changed the

pace from frenetic to deliberate and Geneva built a sixpoint lead.

But cold shooting prevented the Vikings from putting the game away and the Wolves took the lead for

good on a three-point play by Jesinde Thomas with 4:25 to go in the fourth quarter. Oswego East sank 9-of-11 free throws down the stretch, including two by Ty Battle with one second remaining after Stephanie Hart’s 3-pointer had pulled the Vikings to within 50-49.

“We’ve got to win these close games,” Meadows said.

“We need a good win. That’s negative to say, but we’ve lost now [three] close games and we’ve got to get one of these.”

The Vikings’ three losses have come by a total of nine points, while all but two of their wins have been by at least 10 points.

“I’m pretty frustrated also,” Loberg said. “We get so close with some of these great teams and I feel like each game it is something new that we’re struggling on.

“Like this game it was free throws. Last game it was boxing out. These are teams that we know we can beat. We just have to put it all together.”

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By CHRIS CASEY editorial@kcchronicle.com GENEVA – Cole, Dom and Devin Navigato all watched their older brother, Nate, make a trip to the state tournament in the 2014-15 season as a senior on Geneva’s boys basketball team.

Among big accomplishments on the court, Nate has that bragging right over his brothers.

But now the senior triplets and their Vikings teammates have done something on the court that Nate and everyone else who previously wore a Geneva boys basketball jersey weren’t able to accomplish.

A 49-38 victory over Woodstock on Jan. 12 gave the Vikings their 16th straight win to start the season, a record for a 120-year program that started in 1897.

“Nate may have went downstate, but I can go home and brag about this

record now,” Cole Navigato said with a huge grin. “It’s awesome, though, to be considered one of the better teams in 100-plus years. … That’s pretty awesome.”

A research paper is something Geneva coach Phil Ralston, an English teacher, is quite familiar with. Whether that makes him a historian of sorts is one thing, but it does allow him to appreciate what his team has accomplished up to this point in the season.

“I told the guys that this is absolutely something to celebrate,” Ralston said. “Some of the origins of high school basketball actually begin in Geneva. That’s where we are going back to with this record.

“For our kids to have an accolade like this really speaks volumes to them. I’m going to entertain comparing us to any other group, but no one can take this away from you.”

With wins over Richmond-Burton, Niles North, Mundelein and Addison Trail since the Woodstock game, the record has grown to 20 straight wins to begin the season.

Nate Navigato was part of a 30-win Class 4A fourth-place team his senior year, but to see what his young-

“I told the guys that this is absolutely something to celebrate. ... For our kids to have an accolade like this really speaks volumes to them.”

Phil Ralston Geneva boys basketball coach on his team’s record 20 straight wins to start the season

er brothers have accomplished so far this season has been impressive to the now-Toledo men’s basketball player.

“I’m super proud of them,” Nate said. “What they are experiencing is something no other team in Geneva history has done. I know they are enjoying it, as they should, and I hope they can keep it going.”

It’s back to Upstate Eight River play this weekend for Geneva, which is 5-0 in conference. The Vikings have road games at Streamwood (Jan. 20) and St. Charles East (Jan. 21), which sits one game back in the UER race.

There’s no question Geneva wants

to keep the winning streak going for as long as it can, but one thing that zero in the loss column does for opponents is make their eyes light up.

“Right now, we’re going to get everyone’s best shot,” Ralston said.

“Whether we’re ready or not, we’re getting everyone’s best shot. The target is there and fortunately some of our seniors have felt that before, to an extent, and whether or not you’re ready to play, everyone else wants to beat you.”

Along with Cole and Dom Navigato, senior Matt Johnston has played an important role as an upperclassman.

There’s been moments of sheer athleticism as Vikings fans have watched Johnston soar for dunks over defenders.

Johnston said that in the grind of a high school basketball season, it’s all right for the group to appreciate what it has accomplished.

“We do appreciate each win we get because this isn’t something that a lot of teams have the opportunity to do in one season,” Johnston said. “Now that the record is broken, each win we get is just awesome for us because it’s nice to know we’re setting the bar higher for another team.”

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Colin Cheaney recently was named to the All-Tournament Team at York Xmas Tournament. He averaged 15.4ppg and 4.0 apg. Before the tournament he scored 14 points against Conference Rival Geneva. He has been the team leading in scoring all year and is doing the job on the defensive end too.

Jordan is the team captain for the Vikings bowling team and in the Month of December he bowled an average score of 211.8 in competition, raising his yearlong average to 200.34 and his conference average to 205.6. Also this year Jordan placed in the top 10 at the Plainfield North Invitational.

Kolbe O’brien went 14-0 during the month of December with 9 pins. He beat the 4th ranked and 12 ranked kids in his weight class and is currently ranked 10th in the state.

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Davern does it all for St. Charles North

By JASON ROSSI jrossi@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – A change in the head coach’s chair wasn’t the only thing new for St. Charles North’s girls basketball team this season.

When Mike Tomczak took over as the North Stars’ head coach, it also meant Anna Davern was going to see a larger role at both ends of the floor. “I definitely think offensively I’m more confident,� Davern said. “I wasn’t really used to being looked at to score, so it took time to adjust to that.�

While Davern may have had doubts about being looked at as a scorer for the North Stars, Tomczak never had any concerns. He praised the work she put in over the summer in order to improve as an offensive weapon – including a smooth long-range shot to go with the post game more fitting someone who, at 6-foot-1, is one of the tallest players on the team. “Anna has become one of our most versatile players on both ends of the floor,� Tomczak said. “Defensively, she has remarkable footwork for a post

player and can routinely switch onto guards on the perimeter in addition to being able to defend the other team’s biggest post threat. Offensively, she has added a 3-point shot to her skill set this year as well as guard-quality ballhandling skills. “She has refined her post game this season and raised her efficiency in all facets of the game. She is an invaluable asset to our program.�

Two moments so far this season stand out to Tomczak as quintessential Anna Davern plays.

One was when she scored 22 points in a variety of ways to lead North to a win against Batavia in the Upstate Eight River opener Nov. 29.

The second was in a Dec. 10 win against Palatine when she switched defensively onto a guard because of a screen, contained the dribbler and helped force a turnover after the Palatine play was trapped in the corner. “I cannot imagine this season without Anna,� Tomczak said. “As a firstyear coach, the luxury of having a player like her who serves as a coach on the floor during practice and games cannot

be overlooked. She not only leads by example, but has developed a clear and decisive voice with not only our team but our lower levels as well. “She has earned the respect of all the players and coaches in our program and has been an invaluable asset to me as a coach, both on and off the court.�

For her part, Davern points to the North Stars’ run at the Dundee-Crown Charger Classic tournament over the holiday break as a highlight. After falling in the tourney opener, North battled back to win three straight games, including a 58-43 win against D-C in the consolation final Dec. 29. “That was definitely a highlight,�

Davern said. “We played selfless and together and as a team. Everyone was helping our team.�

Davern, who was voted St. Charles Toyota Athlete of the Month for December, put in the hard work to improve her game and be a key piece of St. Charles North’s solid season. Yet she knows the award wouldn’t have happened if it was just her out there taking on some of the toughest compe-

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CHICAGO – For helping the Chicago Mustangs knock off first-place Cedar Rapids, Miguel Vaca was named the Major Arena Soccer League Player of the Week.

Vaca scored four goals, including the game-winner against the Rampage, as the Mustangs topped Cedar Rapids for the third time this season. All three of the Rampage’s losses have come against Chicago.

The four goals Vaca scored against Cedar Rapids brought his season total to seven, and it was the first time a Chicago player earned MASL Player of the Week honors.

Chicago overcame a 3-0 hole to top Cedar Rapids 7-5 at the U.S. Cellular Center in Iowa.

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St. Charles East’s Sam Munroe (No. 23) protects the ball from Batavia’s Stephanie Rodriguez on Jan. 13 during a game at East.

Munroe scored 12 points and also gave a speech before the game on “Score for Scott” night, a fundraiser for her father, who died from kidney cancer in 2013.

By KEVIN DRULEY editorial@kcchronicle.com ST. CHARLES – St. Charles East girls basketball coach Lori Drumtra was addressing senior guard Sam Munroe’s exemplary cardiovascular wind when she said, “I don’t know what she’s made of.”

A few breaths later, Drumtra expressed awe in Munroe’s emotional makeup, too.

Munroe addressed the crowd before both games of a Jan. 13 girls and boys basketball doubleheader against Batavia, and this wasn’t the stuff of her usual role as student pep assembly emcee.

“Tonight, we honor the memory of my dad, Scott, and anyone else who has lost their battle with cancer,” came the last words of Munroe’s prepared remarks. “I thank you all here at East for giving us this night. We will always treasure it. And remember, no one fights alone. Good luck.”

Scott Munroe died from kidney cancer in July 2013. That fall, the Saints football team, which included Sam Munroe’s brother, Mitch, launched a fundraising effort for kidney cancer called the “Score For Scott” campaign.

That effort was rekindled on Jan. 13. The 12 points Munroe contributed as part of a 56-41 girls victory against the Bulldogs were just scratching the surface on “Score For Scott” Night.

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“It’s really touching because I really wanted to do something for my dad this year,” Munroe said. “We’ve had luck in the past, and I’m just really excited to actually have a game honored for him.

Because, obviously, I play every game for him, but to actually have it mentioned and out there, it’s really nice and touching.”

The boys program, for which 2014 East alumnus Mitch Munroe played, happily joined Sam Munroe, Drumtra and their girls counterparts in the effort. Both teams wore special T-shirts on the sidelines during the games.

Fundraiser T-shirts and wristbands also were available for sale.

Those interested in joining the cause can donate online at https://secure.kidneycancer.org/campaign.jsp?campaign=523&fundraiser=149179#.

Whh-a8eGNH8.gmail. In addition to one-time contributions, various other fundraiser formulas are available, including those tied to the number of points the Saints score.

Sara Rosenfeldt led East with 18 points, Nichole Jordan added 14 and Marissa Urso had 11. The Saints (154 overall, 4-1 Upstate Eight River) led 28-20 at halftime, and the lead swelled to 51-30 on Urso’s 3-pointer early in the fourth quarter.

Batavia, which slipped to 5-13 on the season (2-4 UER) was led by Geddy Rerko’s 13 points, Ava Sergio’s 10 and Hailey Orman’s eight.

After the girls game, Munroe admonished herself for ultimately trailing off during spurts of her first speech, speaking with a “shaky” voice that never surfaced during school as-

semblies. Drumtra quickly reminded Munroe that she didn’t discuss personal matters during those gatherings.

“I could detect some emotion at the end there,” Drumtra said. “I thought she did do a good job.”

“Sam is awesome,” East boys coach Pat Woods added. “She’s a great role model and example to other students and kids in the community and the school.”

True to her competitiveness, Munroe pledged to “sound better the next time” she gives a “Score For Scott” speech. Her teammates provide support regardless, both on and off the court.

“We’ve really stuck together and worked hard at practice to make the most of every time that we have and put in some hard work,” Munroe said.

“So we’re feeling confident and good.”

Well-rounded effort lifts St. Charles East against Batavia

By KEVIN DRULEY editorial@kcchronicle.com ST. CHARLES – Taking playful precaution, most members of Batavia’s Wild Bunch student section sported surgical gloves and masks during the Bulldogs’ Jan. 13 boys basketball game at St. Charles East.

A severe flu epidemic, which twice canceled classes at East in the week leading up to tipoff, prompted the gesture for which the Saints arguably enjoyed the first and last laugh.

“Yeah, the masks,” East junior guard Zach Robinson grinned. “I thought it was funny, to be honest. I liked it.”

The end result – Saints 53, Bulldogs 48 – grew increasingly palatable as East worked to remain in a tight Upstate Eight River race.

By the grace of a higher being – or at

least effective immune systems – most Saints sidestepped sustained illnesses. Unable to hold practices because school was closed, East organized its own workouts alongside former St. Charles North guard Chris Conrad, a 2011 graduate who trains dozens of area youth and high school players.

“I’m sure that helped a little bit,” East coach Pat Woods said, “but you know, we only had one official day of practice. When they get together, I don’t know if they’re playing knockout or H-O-R-S-E or shooting half-court shots. Just the fact that they organized themselves and got together was great.

To be honest, it was killing me that we couldn’t get together.”

Junior forward Justin Hardy punctuated a joyful team reunion with 28 points, helping the Saints improve to 4-1 in conference play.

Batavia coach Jim Nazos hardly masked his appreciation for the 6-foot5 Hardy after the Bulldogs fell to 2-4 in the UER. “He can go inside and outside, and he doesn’t miss, as you see,” Nazos said.

A humbled Hardy amplified the compliment.

“I feel like either I’m going to have a smaller guy on me that I can post up, or I’m going to have someone bigger on me and I can take him out to the perimeter and drive him to the basket,” Hardy said. “It’s really pick your poison.

And I think either way, I should be able to score on a nightly basis.”

Batavia stayed afloat behind sound long-range shooting, drilling seven 3-pointers against the Saints. A wouldbe eighth trey, a game-tying attempt with about 30 seconds left, was off the

mark. Hardy grabbed the rebound and made two free throws at the other end for the final margin.

Blake Carlson (13 points) and J.T. Dietz (11 points, 12 rebounds) paced the Bulldogs. Jack Zylke added 10 points for the Saints.

East figured to benefit from a full week of practice after a busy weekend, which ended with a 68-54 home loss against Waukegan on Jan. 14.

The Saints are set to get their first crack at Geneva at 6 p.m. Jan. 21. The Vikings entered the week of Jan. 16 in the midst of the best start in school history at 20-0 overall (5-0 UER).

“I feel like we’re really starting to come together as a team,” Hardy said.

“We’re starting to figure out who can help us where, and we’re starting to get a good rotation of guys in.”

Flu bug be darned.

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KANE COUNTY PREPS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK MATT JOHNSTON Geneva Senior | Boys basketball Why Johnston was selected: Johnston scored in double figures in each of Geneva’s four Lake Zurich MLK Tournament games to lead the Vikings to a tournament championship.

Geneva senior Matt Johnston has been one of the reasons for the Vikings’ outstanding start this season. After winning four games at the Lake Zurich MLK Tournament, Johnston and Geneva now sit at 20-0 on the season. Battling through an ankle injury, Johnston scored in double figures in each game, including a 17-point effort in Geneva’s win over Niles North on Jan. 14. Johnston, the St. Charles Bank & Trust Athlete of the Week, caught up with Kane County Chronicle correspondent Chris Casey to discuss the season so far. An edited transcript follows.

Casey: It’s really been a strong mixture of experience and youth on this team. Talk about how that has

helped this team be successful.

Johnston: The underclassmen are playing like veterans, whether it’s Mitch [Mascari] shooting lights-out, or Jack [McDonald] dishing out dimes, or even [freshman] Nate [Santos] locking someone up.

When they come in, they know they have to prove to everyone that they deserve to be on the team and I think they do that.

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The Chicago Mustangs huddle before taking on the Milwaukee Wave in a recent game.

St. Charles native Taylor Bond and the Mustangs are in contention for the Major Arena Soccer League title thanks to three wins against league-leading Cedar Rapids.

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Continued from page 34 The teams were knotted at 4-4 entering the fourth quarter. Vaca gave the Mustangs their first lead of the game with a goal with 13:22 left. After forward Hewerton Moriera’s miss wide left on a penalty shot, the Rampage tied the game on midfielder Angel Curiel’s second goal of the game on the power play.

Ortega answered from the right wing for what held up as the winning goal with 7:52 remaining. Vaca then fed Ortega for his second goal, a tapin on a 2-on-1 against keeper Brett Petricek that put the game away.

Cedar Rapids took a 3-0 lead into the second frame on a pair of goals from forward Tony Walls and one

Casey: What is this team’s best quality?

Johnston: Definitely the chemistry.

We put a lot of trust in each other every game and I think it really pays off. In most of our games, you can really tell when our chemistry is on because we just get on a roll and keep going.

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from Curiel. Walls scored from both wings for his sixth and seventh goals this year. Curiel scored on a power play.

In the second quarter, the Mustangs responded with a couple of deep shots to pull to within one goal. With 7:41 remaining in the quarter, Vaca finished off a rebound after the ball caromed off the back wall on Ortega’s set piece. A minute and a half later, defender Ephraim Beard collected the ball off his chest and finished a volley from the third line for his third goal of the season.

Forward Taylor Bond, a St. Charles native, added his team-leading 17th goal of the season in the win.

Chicago hosts the Harrisburg Heat at 7:05 p.m. Jan. 21 and the Kansas City Comets at 3:05 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates.

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editorial@kcchronicle.com GENEVA – Geneva’s varsity girls dance team will host a sectional competition Jan. 21 with the hopes of making the state finals Jan. 27 and 28.

All the Vikings have done this season is show they are ready for the grind.

In five major competitions during the regular season, Geneva never finished lower than third and it claimed four first-place trophies along the way.

The Vikings won the jazz dance portion of competitions at South Elgin, Crystal Lake Central and Rolling Meadows; and also won the lyrical dance part of the Fremd competition at the start of the season. The lyrical performances were good for second at South Elgin, Crystal Lake Central and Rolling Meadows.

Geneva’s sectional is set to begin at 10 a.m. Jan. 21.

Photo provided by Heather O’Rourke The Vikings are scheduled to perGeneva’s varsity dance team celebrates with a pair of trophies it won Jan. 7 at Rolling Meadows. The Vikings were first in the jazz dance form their Class 2A routines at 1:22 competition and second in lyrical dance. p.m. at the sectional.

North boys keep pace in conference hoops race North Stars girls team cruises past Larkin

By CHRIS CASEY editorial@kcchronicle.com ST. CHARLES – In certain years, losses mean more.

In this year’s Upstate Eight River boys basketball race, every loss seems like it’s going to have a large effect on the final standings.

St. Charles North hosted Larkin on Jan. 13 knowing how important a victory would be.

Trailing by as many as eight in the second half, the North Stars got two huge late buckets by Cade Callaghan, lifting them to a thrilling 58-56 win over Larkin.

Callaghan had a team-high 14 points, nine of which came in the fourth quar-

ter. The win keeps the North Stars (13-3 overall, 5-1 UER) one win back of unbeaten Geneva in the conference race.

“Anytime you can get a win in a huge environment, let alone an Upstate Eight River game, it’s huge,” said Callaghan, whose layup with 20 seconds to go proved to be the game-winning basket.

“Larkin is always a tough team to beat and it was nice to come out here, defend our home court and pick up a win.”

Trailing 54-48 with three minutes to play, juniors Callaghan and Kyle King (12 points, 10 rebounds) and senior Anthony Delisi (nine points) led yet another fourth-quarter comeback.

Of North’s 13 wins this season, nine have come by single digits – eight by five points or less.

Coach Tom Poulin said there was never a sense of worry from his group after falling behind late, but he was especially proud of the continued fight from his group in an important game

moving forward.

“I might have been the one panicking, but they weren’t,” Poulin said with a smile. “This is as proud of a team as I have been in a long, long time. We have been in a lot of games that have come down to the final possessions, so we’ve been there before and you could see that tonight.

“It’s huge to stay on pace. We lost a tough, two-overtime game [at Geneva on Jan. 6], but it was a competitive game. We feel like we get them again, at our place, but we also have to keep our position in the standings and come ready to play each night in a conference that is not easy to do so.”

The North girls had a much easier time with Larkin in the night’s first game of the girls-boys doubleheader.

Lizzy Olsem (16 points, 11 rebounds) and Anna Davern (13 points, 11 rebounds) each had double-doubles as the North girls won decisively 65-28.

Playing without their best player, Arizona recruit Marlee Kyle – an 1,800-plus-point scorer at Larkin – the Royals were in trouble.

Olsem and Davern led North (12-7, 4-2) to a 15-2 advantage after one quarter and a 21-point halftime lead.

“Coming off of the [loss to Geneva on Jan. 6], which wasn’t our best game, I think we came into this one wanting to improve upon our mistakes,” Davern said. “It was nice to get back into our flow and our rhythm tonight. The big thing for us has been giving up a good shot for a great shot and I think that has helped us win games this year.”

“I think we’re excited to get a second shot at [Geneva and St. Charles East],” Olsem said of the two teams the North Stars have lost to in conference play. “I think this team will have changed a lot by the time those second games come around and we’re ready to show teams what we’re made of.”

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BC basketball wins own MLK tourney St. Charles North bowlers capture regional title KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com

BURLINGTON – Every game was a battle, but that’s how Burlington Central’s boys basketball team knows it earned the title.

The Rockets won four games by a combined 17 points to win the championship at their own MLK Classic tournament.

BC defended their tourney title by topping Marengo 64-57 in the final Jan. 16.

After leading by as many as 13 points, the Rockets (16-1) saw Marengo get as close as 47-46 in the fourth quarter, but 10-of-16 free-throw shooting in the final frame helped BC hold on for the victory.

Michael Kalusa paced BC with 19 points, including seven in the fourth quarter.

Ta Vontae Harris (13 points), Joey Ratzek (13 points, seven rebounds), Emmanuel Wells (nine points) and Zach Schutta (eight points, five rebounds) also contributed to the win.

Schutta had 13 points and five rebounds in a 50-49 win against Kaneland in the tourney opener Jan. 13, Karen Naess - For Shaw Media and BC also defeated Genoa-Kingston St. Charles North’s Joey Rayner releases the ball Jan. 14 during competition at the St. Charles East regional in West Chicago. The North 77-70 and Hampshire 70-68 in the tourStars won the regional title to move on to the sectional at Vernon Hills on Jan. 21. nament.

BC and Marengo will meet again in a conference clash at Burlington Cen- BOYS BOWLING St. Charles North GIRLS BOWLING tral at 7 p.m. Jan. 20.

Jan. 14 was a good day for sopho- St. Charles North Geneva Senior Jordan Soto bowled a 1,330 more Blake Miller and his St. Charles Behind a 1,135 series from junior series and freshman Thomas Antonson North bowling teammates.

BOYS BASKETBALL Alyssa Byers, the North Stars placed Miller’s 1,333 series was good for third at the Hinsdale Central tournahad a 1,138 pinfall as they both moved Marmion the individual regional title, and the ment Jan. 14.

Sam Doroff poured in a game-high on from the St. Charles East regional North Stars put up a team score of 6,291 Sophomore Jordan Walters finished 22 points and Mick Sullivan added 13, on Jan. 14 to the Vernon Hills sectional as they won the title at the St. Charles but the Cadets fell 58-57 in a Chicago Jan. 21. the day with a 1,112 series while seniors The Vikings bowled a 5,751 to fin- East regional at Bowling Green in Claire Sebastian (1,083) and Brooke Catholic League game against De La ish one spot and 33 pins back of South West Chicago.

Salle on Jan. 13.

Paulsen (1,068) also had four-figure Senior Dawson Walters also finEthan Bowman and Jett Haas each Elgin for the fourth and final team secished strong with a 1,305 score that was scores for North. scored nine points as Marmion slipped tional spot. good for fourth overall. to 3-13 overall ahead of a Jan. 20 game Juniors Joey Rayner (1,286) and GIRLS GYMNASTICS at Fenwick.

St. Charles East Tanner Stay (1,190) and sophomore St. Charles co-op With senior Dean Mudlong leading Mitch Leonard (1,178) also contribIn a quad against Bolingbrook, the way with a 1,303 total, the Saints St. Francis uted for North, which advances to Plainfield East and host Oswego on placed second and moved on as a team The Spartans scored 27 points in the the Vernon Hills sectional tourney Jan 11, St. Charles had the high scores fourth quarter, but a slow start was from their own regional at Bowling Jan. 21. on vault, beam and floor as it earned a the major hurdle in a 60-53 loss against Green on Jan. 14 to the Vernon Hills 130.8 team score to win the meet. sectional tourney Jan. 21.

Providence in a Chicago Catholic Emma Grace Redmond-Mattucci Junior Wes Cordray tallied a 1,295 GIRLS BASKETBALL League game Jan. 14. won the all-around with a 34.35 total.

Andrew Harvey scored a game-high pinfall, and senior Andrew Culbertson Rosary Jenna Hernandez had 19 points, She had the high score on vault (9.4), 19 points for St. Francis (6-11) and Mike scored a 1,200. Seniors Kyle MiddenCascella added eight points. The Spar- dorf (1,128) and Timmy Smith (1,030) Lauren Smith added 12 points and Zoe while Mychaela Guy placed second (9.1). tans host Loyola in a CCL game at 7 had four-figure scores, and freshman Ketterman had 10 for the Royals as Grace Levita won on beam (9.2) and floor p.m. Jan. 20 and welcome Douglass at Tyler Johnson bowled a 217 game to they defeated Regina 50-39 on Jan. 14 to (9.15), finishing ahead of Redmond-Mat7 p.m. Jan. 21. contribute to the Saints’ 6,173 score. improve to 10-8 on the season. tucci on beam and Guy on floor.

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Uncommon marching band to launch yearlong Fermilab birthday celebration

By RENEE TOMELL rtomell@shawmedia.com BATAVIA – In tandem with exploring the origin of the universe, Fermilab delves into its own birth, celebrating its 50th anniversary with an accelerated lineup of events from now into fall. The entertainment element will start on a happy note with Mucca Pazza, an unconventional marching band, striding onto the Batavia stage at 8 p.m. Jan. 21.

The musicians will begin seated, but morph into their trademark funky marching band for the second part of the evening. They draw inspiration from such composers as Ellington, Esquivel and Zappa.

Amplified by speaker helmets, the artists wield not only brass and drums, but violins and cellos, accordions and guitars – instruments that aren’t typically in a marching band.

The genre-bending music moves from Balkan to brass band groove to noise-rock to avant-garde game show themes.

Their appearance will be preceded by a pre-party at 7 p.m. before the concert, Fermilab spokesman Andre Salles said. The event in the Wilson Hall Atrium will feature cryogenic and other science demonstrations, music by the Chicago Hot Six, an Einstein photo booth, cosmic shuffleboard, desserts and beverages.

Looking at events later in the month, Salles said a lecture about the particle physics laboratory by renowned Fermilab physicist Chris Quigg scheduled for Jan. 27 has sold out.

“The reception to it has been fantastic – the public is very interested in hearing more about the history of the lab from the people who have been there for a lot of it,” said Salles, adding there’s a possibility the lecture will be repeated in February to accommodate demand.

The public always is invited to the regularly scheduled colloquium talks offered without charge at 4 p.m. Wednesdays. Salles said the online schedule has the talks color-coded green or orange to indicate whether the presentation is suited for lay people or is more technically oriented for an audience of physicists.

There will be a colloquium program Jan. 25 on Enrico Fermi.

And a lab history lecture by former Fermilab director John Peoples has

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The unorthodox marching band Mucca Pazza will bring its high-energy show to Batavia, kicking off the 2017 celebration of Fermilab’s 50th anniversary.

“That’s going to be fun,” Salles said, noting it came about after a Fermilab staffer took part in the last one. “We decided we wanted to host it.

■ WHAT: Mucca Pazza We’ve got a few Fermilab participants ■ WHEN: 8 p.m. Jan. 21; preceded by [in this one].” a preparty at 7 p.m. in Wilson Hall The annual family open house is Atrium set from 1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 12. Part of the ■ WHERE: Fermi National Accelerator lineup will be Mr. Freeze, aka FermiLaboratory off Kirk Road and Pine lab engineer Jerry Zimmerman. Salles Street, Batavia said he uses liquid nitrogen to freeze ■ COST: $28, $14 for ages 18 and things and blow them up, adding that younger a flash-frozen marshmallow tastes ■ INFO: 630-840-ARTS (2787), events. amazing. fnal.gov, 50.fnal.gov for all the anni“The open house is put together versary highlights by our education department and is geared toward families and younger kids, [with] hands-on activities, tours been rescheduled to March 8. No and talks,” he said of the free event reservations are required for the free that draws 3,000 to 3,500 visitors. series.

The largest anniversary event will Fermilab’s Ramsey Auditorium be an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will host Batavia’s next PechaKucha Sept. 23. program at 7 p.m. Feb. 16, a series “The last time that Fermilab held an that’s been growing an avid audiopen house of this magnitude was in ence as numerous speakers each 1997,” he said. “This will be an all-day, share 20 slides in just under seven free event. People can see areas of the minutes, covering widely varied lab they ordinarily wouldn’t be able to subjects. see. Everything will be opened up.”

If you go

There also will be bus tours of the lab’s campus. People are encouraged to register online when the event is posted to the special website dedicated to tracking all the anniversary events.

The site is up and running at 50.fnal. gov.

Salles said Fermilab’s actual birthday is June 15, the day that the first lab employees reported to work.

“Our original director, Robert Wilson, considered that our actual birthday,” Salles said. “We’re going to be hosting a social media celebration … and spread the word about our 50th.”

A digital experience is fitting, with Fermilab laying claim to having just the third website in the U.S. On June 1, an exhibit will go up through September of works by Angela Gonzales, an artist who collaborated with Wilson on the visual identity of Fermilab. “[She was] one of the earliest employees at Fermilab,” Salles said.

“That was her job. She created the color palette for the lab, and created the design sense for a lot of the lab.”

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1950s pop hits. The cast stars St. Charles native Terry Christianson; noted classical soloist David Pfenninger; Karl Knutson; and John Perry. Tickets cost $20 in advance online, and $23 at the door. Visit encoretheatreproductions.com/shows.html.

JAN. 19 ADULT CASTING CALL: 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 20, STAND-UP COMEDIAN JIMMY SHUBERT: Playhouse 38, 321 Stevens St., Suite P, Jan. 19 to 21, Zanies at Pheasant Run, Geneva.

Auditions are for Geneva Park 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. A semifinalist District’s production of “This Is Not What I on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” he has Ordered,” a funny and touching play about appeared on “Two Broke Girls” and “King of men and women in restaurants and bars Queens.” Admission costs $25 plus a twolooking for love and finding more than they item minimum. Visit zanies.com. bargained for. To schedule an audition, call THE DO-OVER.ME GIGGLE GIRLS AT THE 630-232-4542.

CHILLED PALETTE: 6:45 p.m. Jan. 19, 500 S. ERIC CLAPTON NIGHT WITH THE JOURNEYThird St., Geneva. The evening of painting MEN: 8 p.m. Jan. 20, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. and socializing with friends costs $35 and Main St., St. Charles. Coming shows include includes appetizers, with beer and wine Steely Dan night with Deacon Blues, 8 p.m. available for purchase at the fundraiser for Jan. 21; and Neal Morse Band featuring Mike the organization. To save a spot, regisPortnoy, 8 p.m. Jan. 27. Visit arcadalive.com ter and pay at www.thechilledpalette. or call 630-962-7000. com/calendar, mentioning do-over.me, a FREE DINNER AT FOX VALLEY PRESBYTEnonprofit organization that helps people RIAN CHURCH: 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 20, 227 move forward after a major life event. For East Side Drive, Geneva. Dinner will include more information, contact www.do-over. turkey tetrazzini, vegetables, salad, rolls me, 630-402-0429 or Cynthia Wade at and dessert. There will be hot dogs for kids, Cynthia@do-over.me. and dine in or takeout will be available. To “PRAIRIESCAPES: GROW NATIVE” TALK learn more, call 630-232-4778.

BY UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION DRIVE-IN MOVIE STYLE EVENT FOR DISNEY MASTER GARDENER MARY JO MURPHY: PIXAR’S “CARS”: 12:30 to 5 p.m. Jan. 20, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19, U of I Extension office, Playhouse 38, 321 Stevens St., Suite P, Gene535 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Topics va. Participants will use their imaginations include the advantages of prairie plants to turn cardboard boxes into cars, trucks or and the incorporation of native plants into buses. Then they can pull up their vehicles existing beds. Program cost is $5. For more to a giant movie screen for popcorn and information or to register online, visit web. the film at about 2:30 p.m. It’s for ages 3 extension.illinois.edu/dkk. and older and costs $25 per person; $38 for nonresidents. Registration is required at JAN. 20 630-232-4542 or genevaparks.org.

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Water Street. Upstairs at the Kane County A MUSICAL, “FOREVER PLAID,” BY ENCORE Chronicle Gallery, photographers from the THEATRE PRODUCTIONS: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20, Photography Artist Exchange will display 21, 27, 28 and 3 p.m. Jan. 22 and 29, Kimball works. Gallery hours are 1 to 9 p.m. Fridays Street Theatre at Elgin Academy, 350 Park and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

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The Geneva Park District is hosting its seventh annual Super Shuffle 5K on Feb. 5 starting at Geneva Middle School South, 1415 Viking Drive.

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Super Shuffle 5K brings out the brave

By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com GENEVA – No snow, wind, ice or rain will keep the intrepid runners of the Geneva Park District’s seventh annual Super Shuffle 5K from their appointed race Feb. 5.

“This event will happen rain or shine,” park district spokeswoman Traci Wicks said. “We’re hoping we are going to have great weather with no blizzard conditions, but the event will go rain, snow or shine. We encourage both avid runners and beginners to come out and have a blast burning calories so that they can indulge in the Game Day Party hot dogs, potato chips and soda, water and beer.”

Wicks said the event averages about 650 runners.

“We encourage groups and families to come dressed in their favorite football team colors and gear,” Wicks said.

“People can dress as Packers, Bears or Cowboys – whatever their favorite teams are.”

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The Geneva Park District is hosting its Super Shuffle 5K event Feb. 5. The event will take place rain or shine. to 9:45 a.m., with the race starting at 10 a.m. at Geneva Middle School South, 1415 Viking Drive.

Immediately following the race, participants are invited to go to the Stephen D. Persinger gym, 3507 Kaneville Road, Geneva, for a Game Day Party until noon.

Registration is online by visiting the Park District website at www. genevaparks.org.

The cost is $34 for the race and the party for those who register by Jan. 22 and $39 for registering after that or on the day of the event.

The cost for the race only is $20 no

matter when the registration happens.

“If a person decides he or she wants to participate in the party after the run, they could just pay for the food directly,” Wicks said. “They could even purchase a hoodie but pick it up at a later date.”

Prerace pickup is from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 3 and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Persinger center.

Awards will be given to the overall top female and male finishers. All participants – except race-only participants – will receive a commemorative hooded sweatshirt, participation medal and complimentary beverage ticket.

Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.

The event sponsors are Fox Valley Orthopedics, Geneva Running Outfitters, The PrivateBank, chiropractor John Chavez, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Culligan, the Kane County Chronicle and KIND Bars.

Chavez will be helping runners with their after-run stretching, and his company also will provide chair massages, Wicks said. KIND Bars also will be giving out free samples, she

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WHERE: Elgin Community College Arts Center in Building H, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26 COST & INFO: $25; tickets.elgin.edu, 847-622-0300 ABOUT: Ray Bradbury’s science-fiction novel about a frightening future will be performed by actor Rich Orlow in a Literature to Life stage presentation. Orlow tells the story from the perspective of the protagonist, Guy Montag, and also seamlessly transitions between the five other primary characters. A discussion will follow the 60-minute show, which spans the full breadth of Bradbury’s beloved classic.

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WHERE: Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora WHEN: 8 p.m. Jan. 20 COST & INFO: $35; ParamountAurora.com, 630-896-6666 ABOUT: Starring Ben Tedder, “Defending the Caveman” is the hit comedy that takes a prehistoric look at the battle of the sexes. The show, written by Rob Becker, is designed to make people laugh at themselves, and about all the ways that men and women fight, laugh and love. The suggested rating is PG.

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WHERE: Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles WHEN: 3 p.m. Jan. 22 COST & INFO: Starting at $20 for adults; arcadalive. com, 630-962-7000 ABOUT: The lineup of professional wrestling matches will include Big Hoss and Brian Blade battling for the MWA Heavyweight Title; Eric Fantabulous versus Cody Jones in the Mid States Title Match; and a Massive Match between Chief Attakullakulla, weighing 350 pounds, and The Beast, at 400 pounds. There will be three championship matches as part of the spectacle.

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WHERE: Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora WHEN: 8 p.m. Jan. 21 COST & INFO: $35 to $45; ParamountAurora. com, 630-896-6666 ABOUT: In a Queen tribute will be God Save the Queen, fronted by Freddie-Mercury-lookalike-sound-alike lead vocalist Pablo Padin.

Rolling Stone called the Argentine band “the best tribute of all tributes.” It’s a nod to “Wayne’s World” and “Bohemian Rhapsody,” given residents’ long love affair with Queen.

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WHERE: St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles WHEN: Through January COST & INFO: Free; 630-584-0076, ext. 240 ABOUT: As Artist of the Month, Lauri Novak will exhibit her landscape, floral and architectural photographs from destinations such as the Arctic, Portugal, Norway and Chicago. Novak has been taking photos since she received her first Kodak X-15 Instamatic camera at age 10. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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St. Charles Chamber member talks about new book, ‘Marketing Chomp’

By JONAH NINK jnink@shawmedia.com With more than 20 years of experience under her belt, Vision Force Marketing strategic marketing consultant and strategist and St. Charles Chamber of Commerce member Leah Hoppes is well versed in the art of marketing.

With the release of her new book, “Marketing Chomp,” last year, Hoppes blended her knowledge of the industry with relatable stories and personal insights into one nice package that she hopes will help anyone learn the basics of marketing in an accessible way.

Hoppes and Vision Force Marketing specialize in helping everyone from small business owners to corporate suits develop marketing plans that help to grow and enrich their busiLeah Hoppes ness. Hoppes already had a love of writing, so a book about her experiences in the industry was the natural next step.

Hoppes, the author of “Marketing Chomp,” talked about the book over the phone with Kane County Chronicle intern Jonah Nink. What follows is an edited version of the conversation.

Jonah Nink: Tell us a little about your background in the field of marketing.

Leah Hoppes: I’ve been in it over 20 years now. … For about 16 years I was in corporate America. Fifteen of those years were in industrial manufacturing, and – with that – the advantage of working in an industrial manufacturing environment for marketing, you have to understand every discipline, because you are working with engineering and operations and finance. … So you really do get to see how marketing just permeates [everywhere], and how you just have to integrate with every department in order to be successful. … I was also a products manager and a brand manager on a global level, so I was dealing with global teams, product launches on a global level [and] making sure things were translated to the right local languages. …

So, marketing, I have lived and breathed it for, like I said, over 20 years.

Nink: Now give us a little bit of background on your book. What prompted you to write “Marketing Chomp”?

Hoppes: I opened my business in 2013, and I immediately kind of had this sense that small business owners had no idea about marketing strategy

are, but it really isn’t. There’s a lot of pieces to it, but if you don’t have it broken down properly, then it can be overwhelming. That’s why I wanted it to be easy reading, [and] I wanted a business owner who has a million different hats that they’re wearing to go pick up this book and go, “Wow I can do this all by myself.”

Nink: While reading the preview, I noticed that you have a very casual, almost comedic tone throughout. Was that to make it more user friendly?

Hoppes: A lot of books out there are written for academia, they’re written for the college class. They’re written by very smart people, and they have a lot to say, but they’re not writing it in an engaging way. I didn’t even want to read half of the stuff that I would pick up or that I would see online, so I said, “OK, there’s definitely a need that I can fill.” There was a risk writing it this way because in corporate the things that people are used to are those books that are written in that very official style. … [Now] there’s a lot more people writing in that more informal style, and people are eating it up, because it makes it more accessible for people to read. I knew what I was doing [and] I did a lot of research, but I thought that this is what I wanted to do … I wanted it to just be extremely enjoyable to read.

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“Marketing Chomp,” written by Leah Hoppes, makes marketing strategies more palatable. To purchase the book, visit marketingchomp.com. and I was right. So as I started talking about marketing strategy, all of them were like, “Yeah, I need that,” [because] they didn’t know what it was.

They just knew they were being very reactive, wasting a lot of money, and they needed to get their arms around it. Well, my answer, coming from a corporate environment, was, “Well, you need a marketing plan,” which [was] to me very basic common knowledge, but not for small business owners who have not been in the corporate environment, or been in a marketing

position like that, where that was just the status quo for what we did, but they didn’t understand that. And so I started seeing the power of what happens when you actually get that stuff on paper and then create a road map to how to achieve those big goals. … And so I started getting success with the business, and [I learned] that there’s nobody really teaching people about strategy. … Marketing people like to make it complicated and make themselves look better, and make [themselves] sound smarter than they

Nink: You also use a lot of your own personal stories, especially in the beginning.

What was the idea behind that?

Hoppes: Business owners really don’t care until they know that you’ve walked the walk with them. … It’s because you get paid last. You don’t get a salary from the company, and everybody else gets paid first, so it’s not like corporate where you just get the same check every two weeks, and so the credibility we gain with business owners was just enormous when I started sharing that, “Look I’ve been there; I get it,” and I treated their businesses seriously like it was my own because especially when you’re in the

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Bringing out pastry chef Classic French pastries were long the domain of expert bakers. But a new book – “Patisserie at Home” (Harper Design) – paves the way for serious home bakers to develop skills and knowledge required to create croissants, opera cakes and topical fruit tarts.

Co-authors Parisian pastry chef Melanie Dupuis and molecular cuisine expert Anne Cazor have produced an accessible guide. It walks readers step by step through more than 100 illustrated recipes, from tiramisu to croquembouche.

Look for detailed instructions covering the fundamentals. The writers lay a solid foundation, including insights on doughs, fillings, chocolate and sugar work.

A good example is the recipe (below) for financiers, soft individual cakes based on almond meal.

TOM’S COOKBOOK LIBRARY Tom Witom LEFT: “Patisserie at Home” includes more than 100 illustrated recipes, from tiramisu to croquembouche.

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

FINANCIERS Makes 20 mini financiers or 8 financiers out dough 30 minutes in advance so it softens. Using pastry bag, divide dough 2 ounces (about 1/2 cup) confectioners’ between greased holes in tin or mold, then sugar sprinkle over chopped almonds. Bake for 1 ounce (about 1/3 cup) almond meal 12 to 25 minutes, depending on size of 3/4 ounces (about 3 tablespoons) financiers. all-purpose flour STEP 3: Why must the dough be rested 1-3/4 ounces (3 1/2 tablespoons) carefully before baking? butter The cooling allows butter to harden, 1-7/8 ounce egg white (about 2 whites) which means even after 30 minutes at Decoration room temperature, dough will hold togeth1-3/4 ounces (about 1/2 cup) almonds, er better in oven and will rise better during roughly chopped baking.

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tional guide. Her personal testimony with that mindset.” is POWERFUL to say the least, full My local guide is my pastor, Eric of abuse that started when she was a Kennaugh, of Immanuel Lutheran little girl. Her frankness and humor is Church in Batavia. His weekly meswhat brings me back, always rooted in sages at church are tangible reflecthe message of Jesus’ love and compas- tions of what life is like right here in Since this mysterious being resided sion that I long for. My national guide my little world in Kane County. His only in my heart, I reasoned I had to is Chicago native Carolyn Twietmeyer, approachability and humorous disposition about parenting give me an look for examples of my ideal highwho – over the years, thanks to the er power. So I went into the world, outlet for the face-to-face heart-keepinternet – has become a dear friend. ing I desperately need. aka the internet, to find a light that Her message of uncompromised love I’ve found an overwhelming peace resonated with my idea. I have many hit me like a ton of bricks when I read in this hope of a higher power. A friends and acquaintances that I love about her mission to bring hope to to listen to and learn from, whether overlooked children all over the world. calmness that keeps me from curling up in the fetal position and giving their opinion meshes with my own or In fact, it gut-punched my heart. Her not, and each has a higher power to realness was what I was after, and she up when life gets really difficult.

And these shining lights I have been speak of. never seemed embarrassed to share I ended up finding a perfect fit for my about her unique life, and that’s what I blessed with reflect the honest nature of what life is like, both wonderful criteria of love, compassion and sense wanted – transparency. and messy. I encourage you to give of humor in Jesus, the main figure of Carolyn told me this: “I remember the Christian religion. I simply like his when I was younger striving to be like time to your own heart-keeping. Your spirit is with you 24/7, and there is style. I love that he hung out with people so many others that I believed did the no need for this inner being to wanwho were difficult and rough and, acwhole ‘Jesus thing’ better, I failed to cording to society, not always desirable. strive to be the best version of myself der restless.

That was me through and through, and Peace to you, my friends!

(I couldn’t even complete the ‘Read the I needed to have this guide in my life to Bible in a Year’ stuff!) – the one God Smitten with domestic life, but not be a calm light in the whirlwind of life created me to be. I refuse to set a false to the point of unhealthy obsession, clobbering me on the head. spiritual bar. I believe in a Grace that “The Modern Domestic Woman” Just as I surround myself with is all-encompassing and if I can’t extend the realities of that, especially to author and St. Charles resident, wise women who have a knack for myself, and show that part, then what Elizabeth Rago, is a freelance writer home-keeping, I realized I needed am I here for?” who spends her days writing for PB to be on the search for people in my My heart was bursting with agreeKitchen Design in Geneva. You can day-to-day that could help me with my visit her blog at thecircularhome. “heart-keeping.” But I needed honesty, ment, but what really had me was com or connect with Rago on Facenot Bible-banging pressure. I needed a when Carolyn spoke of how transparbook at facebook.com/TheModernDostraightforwardness coated in a gentle ency about her life and higher power mesticWoman. Rago’s column in the (Christ) has changed her life: “It has nudge that came from a place of love Kane County Chronicle runs the first to be at the forefront of these spiritual forced me to extend Grace to myself and third Thursdays of the month. and others. It has eliminated judging teachers.

Feedback can be sent to editorial@ and helped me to refuse judgment.

One of the first teachers I found kcchronicle.com.

You can’t help but align with Christ was Joyce Meyer; she’s my interna-

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We are all multifaceted beings. I am a daughter and a sister. A friend and a wife. I’m an aunt and a mother, and finally, a writer. In tending to my spiritual home, I often feel a pang of anxiety as those roles overlap. The ebb and flow of the highs and lows of these facets of me bring about joy; however, more times than not, I have been riddled with anxiety over them.

I need to believe there is a higher power to help me through those really intense times when it’s just me and my constantly running mind. Our world is a very interesting place as now we can chat easily with people all over the world. Years have been spent reflecting on fine-tuning the person I “should” be, and the more I drifted away from believing in a being that could act as my guide, the darker the days seemed to be.

Just as I have found a niche for my exercise regime, I took time to explore what my ideal divine being would need to posses.

The first component would have to be LOVE – the kind of love that is all encompassing and I can feel deep in my heart. The second is COMPASSION. All of the bad decisions in my life warrant an entity that, without fail no matter how many times I fail, would show tenderness even in my darkest days. The last feature is a SENSE OF HUMOR. A longtime coping mechanism, I decided that if I were to select a higher power, he/ she would need to have a creative and almost lighthearted way of weathering the storm of life with me.

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Attendees discuss the “Art 2017 – It’s What We Create” exhibit at the opening reception Jan. 6 at Fine Line Creative Art Center in St. Charles.

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ABOVE: On display (center) is Laura Lamplough’s “Wine Tote” and Kathy Smith’s “Six Shaft Point Twill Placemat” – both in and underneath the basket – none of which are for sale during the “Art 2017 – It’s What We Create” exhibit.

RIGHT: Fine Line Creative Art Center, 37W570 Bolcum Road in St. Charles, is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For information, go to fineline.org, call 630-584-9490 or email info@fineline.org.

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“Ginger Jar” is for sale Jan. 6 for $20 The works on display were created by members and nonmembers of Fine Line and were produced in a class or inspired by attending during the “Art 2017 – It’s What We Crea class in the past year. ate” exhibit.

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A variety of work is on display Jan. 6 during the “Art 2017 – It’s What We Create” exhibit’s opening reception at Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles.

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Best Bets Remembering one’s ‘favorite things’

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Man, I gotta learn how to play that on the piano again. It felt so good. I played it constantly as a child, but I digress. Anyhow, here are a few of my Keesha Sharp stars in “Lethal favorite things: Weapon” “Warm mugsSaturday of cocoa on Fox. And soft down duvets game with the winner advancing to the WetBowl doggie noses warm sumSuper against theand AFC Champion, who will be decided later today on CBS. mer days Last yearwith Cam my Newton and the Hugs children andCarolina creaPanthers routed the Arizona Cardinals tures with wings 49-15 before losing to the Denver BronareBowl a few50. ofCarolina, my favorite cosThese in Super Denver things.” and Arizona all missed the playoffs this season.

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And, hey, noth6:30 p.m. on @ WFLD Bob’s Burgers ing like a good earworm to get you up on the (voice right side of the bed, right?

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by Murphy) are just too much, overwhelming.

When the bee stings SATURDAY holds water, as he arranges a day trip on That’s when a mini tune-up, when When I’m feeling sad his renovated boat in “Sea Me Now.” Tina 7 p.m. on @ WFLD feels imminent, is imI simply remember my favorite things short-circuiting (voice of Dan Mintz) has her own camLethal Weapon perative.

That’s when I “take five” to paign to raise her image with someone, And then I don’t feel so bad.”

A holiday episode of this show is sure to involve police action, and “Jingle Bell Glock” does. A drug kingpin’s nephew (guest star Raul Casso, “Fear the Walking Dead”), with whom Riggs (Clayne Continued frombefore, page appears 46 Crawford) dealt to be linked to a murder. Riggs has much else on his mind,side as he Christconsulting ofreflects things,on like we are, mases he spent with Miranda (guest star people open up to you, and they get Floriana Lima). Murtaugh (Damon Waytears in isn’t theirhappy eyes.about … You can’t just ans Sr.) a neighbor’s sit there and listen.

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dren’s lives may be, I go and lie down where the wood drake rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds.

I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief. I come into the presence of still water.

Christina Zapolski is among the conAnd I feel above me the day-blind stars testants featured in “Hunted,” premiering Sunday onFor CBS. waiting with their light. a time I rest in the grace of the world, and think is holding them hostage in “Peternormalfree.”

Activity.” All of them are guilt-stricken am

by Yes, the incident, but not so much that you. each yes indeed.

Peace be with doesn’t try to pin the murder on someone Author’s note: “When despair for else. Elsewhere, Stewie (voice of Seth the world growstries in me” is excerpted MacFarlane) to destroy Brian’s from glasses, since Brian Poems turns pretentious when he “The Selected of Wendell Berwears ry” andthem. is reprinted with permission 9 p.m. ^ WBBM Press. of the author andon Counterpoint Copyright 1998. Hunted

With all the technology at hand these days, is it possible for someone to disapJennifer DuBose lives in Batavia pear completely? That’s the challenge for with her family.

Her column runs the contestants partnered in teams of regtwo ularly in the Kane Weekend section of in this new competition series. InvestigatorsKane use every tool Chronicle. at their disposal to the County Contact locate the fugitives — including engaged her at editorial@kcchronicle.com.

Charleston, S.C., couple Matt Sundberg and Christina Zapolski — but those who stay on the run for up to 28 days can Some of it was intuitive; some of it win $250,000. The show normally will air was in meeting with other business Wednesdays. owners and my face-to-face 9 p.m. on + WTTWmeetings seeing where they would struggle.

Secrets of the Six Wives As aswho I would show them, As soon anyone knows history evenor looseIlywould break itsix down, would can guess, the wivesthey in question in this BBC-co-produced series are go, oh!new, … You can read all the books those of Henry (played in hisput younger you want, but VIII if you haven’t it years by Scott Arthur), whose marital relainto practice, you haven’t tionships are dramatized fromreally the stance learned it. … To was kind of the women.

Theme, first it episode, “Di- of a vorced,” focuses on theifmonarch’s no brainer, because I want tounion write with Katherine of Aragon (Paola something about strategy andBontempi) I want — which begins happily and lovingly, but to show people tounable do it, then takes a turn whenhow she’s to giveyou him actually have to walk them through the son he wants.

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Dear What’s: When people see one another

in a house of worship, they usually assume that they are equally religious and that’s why they’re there. However, if you are asked why you’re there, all you have to say is that your children enjoy being there and your mother is away, so you brought them. I don’t think it’s necessary to announce to anyone that you’re an atheist.

Dear Abby: My husband is constantly complaining about the cost of groceries. He recently graduated from college and now works in the corporate world making substantially more than he did before. I’m 16 weeks pregnant, but before I quit my job I was working full time and would buy all the groceries. Now that my husband shares an account with me, he constantly makes me feel bad for buying food.

Abby, I’m not talking about $300 a week; it’s more like $70 a week for food. Yet he spends twice that amount on beer, video games and lunches for himself.

I have told him numerous times how horrible he makes me feel, and have even cried about it, but today he brought up the topic again. He is making me depressed and afraid of buying food for fear of being mocked and “guilted.” What am I to do? – The Cost of

Groceries Dear Cost: Your husband should be ashamed

of himself. The next time he complains, stand your ground and tell him in no uncertain terms it’s time to grow up and cut it out. He’s no longer a kid; he’s a married man with responsibilities. Those groceries are feeding his wife and child, and you both need all the nourishment you can get right now.

Also, stress for a woman in your expectant condition isn’t good for you or the baby. I think it’s time the guilt trip worked both ways, don’t you?

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

Teens: Are you satisfied with your grades, or are you disappointed that they are not higher?

Almost all students enjoy earning excellent grades and are eager to learn how to get this accomplished. If you are among these students, read on: The competition for grades is intense, and where you sit in class can make a major difference in your grade point average. If you don’t like sitting in the front row because you are afraid the teacher might call on you more, you are making a huge mistake. Students who sit in the first row have a definite advantage, according to Dr. Paul Adams, a dean at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

“It’s clear that students tend to do much better in class when they sit close to the front (the closer, the better) because they become more engaged in the class,” Adams says.

“Of course, it’s not the sole determinant, but it’s in the mix. It’s a strategy we suggest because it works.”

Students in the front of the class are often more in tune with the teacher, which translates into taking more notes, participating more in class discussions and maintaining better study habits.

All this usually translates into a higher grade.

The middle of the classroom is one of the worst places to sit. In a classroom setting, a speaker’s eyes tend to go to the front of the room and the back. They don’t look at the center of a room as often or with the same amount of attention.

Students who are shy, and retiring, timid or have problems paying attention should avoid that area.

“It’s a bit like the chicken and the egg,” says Dr. Fred Ribich, professor of psychology at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. “Is it the chair or is it the student?”

Generally, the more motivated and interested a student is, the

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lice are paid to harass and bother law-abiding citizens. I, too, once had this same opinion. All that has changed now.

Last week, I was a passenger in a car that went out of control, glanced more likely he or she is to sit in off of a tree, turned over and caught the front row, says Ribich. That fire. My buddy and I were both helps keep them motivated and trapped and couldn’t get out. Within engaged in the class work. minutes, two policemen were “When you sit in the back of the smashing the windows. Despite the classroom, you have a tendency flames, they pulled us to safety. to get distracted and watch other The only injury I suffered was kids instead of the teacher. There’s a banged up head that required 12 also better eye contact with the stitches. My buddy had a bruised teacher when you sit in the front leg. If it weren’t for these two brave row,” says Tina Parks, a junior policemen I’m sure I wouldn’t be elementary education major at here to write this letter. – Kenneth, Susquehanna University in Selins- San Diego, California grove, Pennsylvania.

Kenneth: Being a police officer In large college classrooms, is extremely stressful and hazardous and there are some in our some faculty can only name the society who don’t appreciate them, students in the front and never but our country would be in total learn the names of the students in chaos without them. The great mathe back, says Dr. James Herrick, chair of the communication depart- jority of law enforcement officers ment at Hope College in Holland, are invaluable, and you and your Michigan. “Sit up front and toward buddy are living proof!

Dr. Wallace: My boyfriend is a the middle – the so-called ‘zone of handsome guy, but his ego is out participation,’” Herrick advises. of control. We don’t really have a “Picking a chair in the front tells an instructor you’re interest- lot in common. Whenever we’re ed in the course,” says Dr. Thomas out together, all he ever does is Syre, assistant professor of health flirt with other attractive girls. At science at James Madison Univer- least we have “love” in common. I sity in Harrisonburg, Virginia. love him and he loves himself.

“It’s simple body language, but it Do you think he will ever have says a lot,” Syre notes. eyes only for me? As I said, he is a Teachers need to remember handsome guy and people say that that students will avoid the front of I’m very attractive, too. I think the room to keep from being called that’s the only reason he is dating on, warns Dr. Diane Polachek, me. What do you think? – Nameless, Peoria associate professor of education Nameless: “Beauty is only skin at Wilkes University. She recommends teachers vary the class seat- deep.” Your boyfriend has nothing ing, try different teaching methods going for him except looks, and and move around the classroom to that’s simply not enough. make contact with all the students.

You deserve better than a guy “That way all students particiwhose ego is out of control. Send pate,” she says, “regardless of their him packing! abilities or where they sit.”

Dr. Wallace: I hear a lot of my Write to Dr. Wallace at rwalfellow students saying that the po- lace@thegreatestgift.com.

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Dear Abby: I am DEAR ABBY an atheist. My parents, although Jeanne raised PresbytePhillips rian, never to my knowledge participated in organized religion, so it was not part of my upbringing.

Last year, my mom started going to church again, and my kids have been going with her.

I’ve always said they can make their own choices and I’d support them.

Mom is about to go south for the rest of the winter and there’s no obvious church member the kids can go with, but they’d like to keep attending. Would it be wrong for me to go with them on Sundays, even though I don’t believe in the church doctrine and won’t be otherwise involved in the organization?

I’m sure I could be unobtrusive, but I’m not sure what to say if someone asks why I’m there -- especially since I’ll stop going once my mother returns to town. The kids are tweens and not old enough to go alone. What do you think? –

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Scripts may have negative interactions Dear Doctor: Our elderly father is now seeing several specialists, all of whom have prescribed medications. My brothers and I are worried about how many pills Dad has been told to take, and the fact that these doctors don’t seem to be consulting with one another. How do we make sure the drugs are safe and appropriate?

Dear Reader: You’ve hit on a problem that is both serious and widespread, particularly among the elderly. It’s called polypharmacy, and it describes the simultaneous use of multiple drugs to treat one or more ailments or conditions. The risks of polypharmacy range from drug interactions that may make a person feel unwell, to those that are dangerous and may cause physical harm or even death.

It’s estimated that more than 40 percent of men and close to 60 percent of women oldert than the age of 65 now take five or more medications a week. This includes prescription medications from physicians; over-the-counter medications such as aspirin or antacids; vitamins, homeopathic or herbal remedies; and nutritional supplements. Any of these, in the wrong combination, can cause problems.

When it comes to medications, these are often prescribed by several different specialists who may not be familiar with a patient’s medical history. When taken in combination, some of these drugs may cause problems such as dizziness, bleeding, confusion, low blood pressure or respiratory distress. In some cases, adverse drug interactions can send patients to the hospital.

So how do you make sure this doesn’t happen to your dad? If you and your brothers are helping him keep track of things, these are tasks for you. If your father is handling his own health care, these are steps he should take: • Start by getting organized. Make a complete list of all medications, including

any over-the-counter medications as well as herbal and dietary supplements. Write down the dose of each drug and how often and at what time he takes it.

• If your father has a primary care physician, ask her or him to check the list. It can be run through a drug interactions database to identify potential problems. If a primary care physician is not part of your father’s health care, you can get the same help from his pharmacist. To keep things simple, it’s a good idea to have just a single pharmacy dispense all of your father’s medications.

• If any problems come to light, contact each of the prescribing physicians and explain the issue. By coordinating with all of the doctors, you can arrive at a list of drugs that are both necessary and safe for your father to take.

• Going forward, your father should bring this new list of medications with him to every medical appointment. He should share it with each doctor he sees so future drug interactions can be avoided.

• When a new drug is prescribed, your father should ask what the drug is for, what is the proper dosage, how long it should be taken for, how he will know it is working and whether there are any side effects or risks associated with the drug.

• Always add any new drug, along with its dosage, to the medications list.

• Periodically check with the prescribing physicians regarding the drugs they have recommended. Perhaps a dosage has changed, a drug can be eliminated, or it should be changed.

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

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salesman's sample?

A: Most little stoves, even exact replicas of full-size stoves, probably were made as toys. Some may have been salesmen's samples or as items for display. Some were offered free or for sale to customers who bought a full-size stove. Garland Stove was founded by brothers Jeremiah and James Dwyer in Detroit in 1853. The company made cast iron parlor and kitchen stoves heated by wood or coal. Later, Garland stoves were made by the Detroit-Michigan Stove Co., which was founded by Jeremiah Dwyer and other investors in 1872. The Garland brand name is now owned

by Manitowoc Foodservice, which makes Garland ranges, broilers and griddles. *** Q: How much are the 1996 edition of Pokemon cards worth?

The cards are American and Japanese and are in albums, but a few are missing. We think some might be worth something. How can we find out?

A: Pokemon started out as a video game for Game Boy in February 1996. The name Pokemon is a contraction of the words "Pocket Monster." The first Pokemon cards were Pocket Monster cards issued in Japan in October 1996. There were 102 cards in the set. The first Pokemon cards in English were in the Demo Game pack, issued in limited quantity in December 1998. The first set of 102 cards in English was issued in the U.S. in January 1999. There are over 700 different Pokemon characters today. Incomplete sets of cards sell online for a few dollars. Value is determined by rarity and condition.

The best place to find current values is to go to a card show or to a store that sells cards. *** Q: I won a Shelley cup, saucer, and plate two years ago.

The pattern is called "Crochet." I

This all-wooden washboard sold at auction for $195. It is 22 inches high and still in working condition, although it is at least 80 years old. (c) 2017 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.

thought I'd check it out. I didn't realize Shelley stuff was so big. I just thought it was a bone china cup - not a big deal. Now I wonder if you can give me a rough value and age?

A: Joseph B. Shelley started out as a salesman for Foley China Works in Longton, Staffordshire, England, in 1862 and became a partner in 1872. His son, Percy Shelley, joined the firm in 1881.

By 1884, father and son were running the business. The company became Shelley China in 1910, and in 1929, it became Shelley Potteries. In 1966, it was bought by Allied English Potteries. A set that includes a cup, saucer and cake plate is called a "trio." Your Crocket trio is listed online for $79 to $102. *** Q: I came across an old R.C. Allen 10 Key Calculator Model 35 that my dad used for his business.

On the front, it says "World Famous 10 Key Calculator, American and

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A: Ralph C. Allen founded his company in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1932. The company made and distributed calculating machines, cash registers and typewriters. This calculator was made in 1948. It originally sold for $397. Old calculators are not very useful and not popular collectibles, so they are very hard, if not impossible, to sell. *** Tip: Ordinary beer is great for cleaning a gilded mirror frame. Just pour it on a soft rag, rub gently and dry. *** Take advantage of a free listing for your group to announce events or to find antique shows, national meetings and other events. Go to the Calendar at Kovels.com to find, publicize and plan your antiquing trips. *** Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel answer questions sent to the column. By sending a letter with a question and a picture, you give full permission for use in the column or any other Kovel forum. Names, addresses or email addresses will not be published.

We cannot guarantee the return of photographs, but if a stamped envelope is included, we will try. The amount of mail makes personal answers or appraisals impossible. Write to Kovels, (Name of this newspaper), King Features Syndicate, 300 W. 57th St., New York, NY 10019. *** CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States.

Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions.

Kazoo musical toy, Popeye, multicolored cartoon scenes, pipeshaped, tin lithograph, 1930s, 4 inches, $20.

Enamelware, oats cooker, squat pot with handle, interior container and lid, gray speckled, top handle, three parts, 1930s, 23 inches, $75.

Flagpole topper, zinc, anchor shaped, pointed spear tip, molded panels, round base, France, c.

1910, 17 x 6 inches, $100.

Snuff box, metal, gold plate, engraved flowers, tiger's eye and carnelian cabochons, shaped soapstone center, 1930s, 1 x 2 inches, $110.

Winnie-the-Pooh doorstop, resin, red and yellow paint, seated, arms above head, c. 1975, 21 x 12 inches, $145.

Pottery, bean pot, brown Albany clay slip, bulbous, scroll spout & rolled rim, braided rope handle, c. 1900, 6 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches, $370.

Pearlware cake stand, cream, apple green and gilt, leaf and shell design, oval plate, shaped rim, pedestal spread foot, c. 1780, 13 x 12 inches, $480.

Hobby horse, rocker, wood and paint, shaped base, saddle and stirrups, cast-iron wheels, 1960s, 22 x 31 inches, $635.

Bedspread, silk fleece, Tuscany design, ivory, red and green, flowering vines, leaves, fits queen or king, Italy, c. 1960, 98 x 82 inches, $1,085.

Dining table, Victorian, round top, carved edge and apron, cylindrical post, winged dragon outcurved legs, 1800s, 30 x 63 inches, $3,450. *** "Kovels' Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide, 2017," 49th edition, is your most accurate source for current prices. It's available now and includes a special bonus section that tells you how to declutter the Collector's way and make money! If you order directly from the Kovels, you'll receive our FREE Companion eBook with ALL of the book's 25,000 prices - ready for downloading to your eReader. "Kovels" is the best book to own if you buy, sell or collect. The paperback has more than 2,500 color photographs and over 700 categories of antiques and collectibles. You'll also find hundreds of factory histories.

Available for $29.99 plus $4.95 postage. Purchase directly from the Kovels if you want the free eBook Companion and be sure to include your email address. Visit KovelsOnlineStore.com, call 800303-1996, or write to Price Book, P.O. Box 22900, Beachwood, OH 44122.

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The 19th century in the U.S. was a time of invention. The patent office at first required a working model of an invention, but later, just accurate drawings and details were enough. Victorians loved gadgets and specialty tools. There were hundreds of patents granted for apple peelers, lighting devices, corkscrews, fruit jars, washing machines, washboards, toasters, napkin rings and cooking pots, and today there are collector clubs for almost every one of these specialties. An unusual all-wooden washboard was sold in 2016

by Hess Auction Group. It has threaded wooden rollers instead of a corrugated metal or glass rubbing surface. The maple rollers rolled in opposite directions and, according to the ads, the "screw threads do all the work." The first wooden rollers were made by the Hubbard Brothers, and the Mother Hubbard Roller Washboard was a popular item sold door-to-door in the early 1900s. The washboards were no longer made after 1935, because they were not needed if you had an electric washing machine. At the 2016 auction, a Mother Hubbard Patent Roller Washboard sold for $195. *** Q: I'd like to know the value of a crocheted bedspread my greatgrandmother made about 1910. It is made of squares with a rose in the center of each square. I realize that everyone has handmade items that are only worth sentimental value, but this spread is in perfect condition and is exceptionally beautiful. What do you think it's worth?

A: You can sell the bedspread to a dealer or online. Size, condition and design will affect price. An old double-bed size spread, with old thread and old design, might sell for less than $100. *** Q: What can you tell me about a Garland Jr. toy stove? Is it a

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Our guest room overlooks a beautiful forested area. We don’t want to cover the windows. I’m pretty sure guests who are not early risers won’t appreciate that, even though the morning sun doesn’t directly hit that side of the house. Any suggestions?

Koncius: Guests won’t appreciate the rays of dawn hitting their faces when they really want to sleep until 9 a.m. Although it wouldn’t be cheap, would you consider installing blinds that fold up into a very small size at the top of the window? Honeycomb blinds are a good choice. That way, you would not need to use them unless a guest is there. Otherwise, you could put up a slim curtain rod and

We have a small TV in our master bedroom. Should I transfer it into the guest room when we have visitors, at least for the people who I know have TVs in their own guest rooms? My husband balks at the transfer because he falls asleep to TV. But I’m assuming many guests do, too.

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They don’t have to have coordinating slips at all. Mix it up.

Our guest room is a spare room, and we are not very organized. (There are still boxes from a move last summer.)

It’s supposed to be an office someday, but the whole house needs a makeover.

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Washington Post staff writer Jura Koncius invited readers to discuss guest rooms on a recent Home Front online chat. Here is an edited excerpt:

just stick up some fabric panels when a guest is in residence. They will appreciate it.

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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Batavia

1485 Louis Bork Dr: Sold on or before 122216 by First State Bank to Sheffield Investments Llc; $600,000 1485 Louis Bork Dr: Sold on or before 122216 by First State Bank to Batavia Industrial Development; $80,000 249 Trudy Ct: Sold on or before 122216 by Glazik Trust to David Kucharski; $306,000 801 Sycamore Ln: Sold on or before 122216 by Thomas Schnell to Christopher J Plasch & Coren Poris Plasch; $255,000

Geneva

301 Dodson St: Sold on or before 122216 by Alm Development Llc to Michael J Bonkowski & Nancy Bonkowski; $270,000 39W352 E Curtis Sq: Sold on or before 122216 by Chang Trust to Phillip J Anthony & Stephanie E Anthony; $350,000 644 McKinley Ave: Sold on or before 122216 by Donald J Sills to Douglas B Jones: $255,000

North Aurora

27 S Juniper Dr: Sold on or before 122216 by Michael J Bower to Eu-

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1229 S Second St: Sold on or before 122216 by Bussey Trust to David W Combs; $385,000.00 361 Brownstone Dr: Sold on or before 122216 by James Fox to Kenneth C Pinter & Maureen Pinter; $465,000 3645 Swenson Ave: Sold on or before 122216 by Jbr Holdings Llc to Bradley Machines Sales Llc; $2,895,000 41W970 Woodland Dr: Sold on or before 122216 by George C Weathered to Kendra Burno; $300,000 4N380 Babson Ln: Sold on or before 122216 by Denning Trust to Veronica Heaton; $350,000 59 Southgate Crse: Sold on or before 122216 by David A McNamara to Vincent R Revak & Megan O Revak; $254,500

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25 Ashton Ct: Sold on or before 122216 by Anthony S Buono to Kevin J Maczko; $293,000 301 S Collins St D: Sold on or before 122216 by Joseph Mihalec to James P Hubec; $80,000

But if they don’t, and I was too hot or too cold, is it terribly rude to bring it up?

Koncius: As a host, I would

and doesn’t return my sink scrubber to its caddy, leaving it wet in the sink. I’ve never said anything to him about it.

Should I? He’s very perceptive about everything else. Maybe I should let it go.

Koncius: Yikes. I don’t

want to know if my guest was too hot or too cold. But some people would say you should be grateful to have a nice room to sleep in and that you shouldn’t complain about anything! It’s a good idea for hosts to provide extra blankets in the closet and a portable fan so guests could come to the rescue themselves if they are not comfortable. I think at a close friend’s home you should definitely mention if you are really uncomfortable.

think leaving notes around is a good idea. If there is a particular problem with the bathroom, such as the shower leaking if you turn it up too high or if you don’t close the shower curtain fully, then you should mention these things to your guest.

But don’t write them down.

I might make a crack about leaving the dishes around if this friend is a frequent guest. But I think you should suck it up about the sink scrubber.

What do you think about a host (close friend) who leaves instructions posted around the bathroom? (For example, “Hang the bathmat on this towel bar,” “Wipe the sink down with rag,” “Afterward put it here,” etc.) I find it really annoying! Meanwhile, when this friend visits me, he leaves dishes wherever they are when he’s done with them

Pillows, especially the ones you sleep on, seem to get really gross really quickly. I’ve used pillow covers in addition to pillow cases, but that doesn’t seem to make them last much longer. What’s the normal time frame for replacing pillows?

Koncius: Because decent

pillows can be bought for about $10 at Marshalls and

T.J. Maxx and such, I would say replace them every year or two.

My beach house has a small laundry room, so there isn’t a lot of room for dirty sheets.

When we have guests, they all want to strip the beds when they leave, which is considerate of them, except that I don’t have a good place to stash the dirty sheets if I’m not planning on spending the next few hours doing laundry. I’ve suggested they leave the sheets on the bed to be changed later by me, but I feel as if that casts doubt on the cleanliness of my guest room. I don’t want guests wondering when they arrive whether I really did change the sheets after the last guest.

Suggestions for what to do?

Koncius: Honesty is the best policy. I would mention on the last day of each guest’s stay that although you know they would be happy to strip the bed, you would appreciate it if they wouldn’t because of the lack of space in your laundry room. You can say that you will do it the next day to indicate that you have it on your radar.

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Home renovations create perfect cat pads THE JAPAN NEWS / YOMIURI TOKYO – As the number of cat lovers increases in Japan, so, too, does interest in homes designed specifically for living with felines. Some people have renovated their homes by adding walkways for cats, while others have attached guards over windows to prevent their pets from escaping.

Because cats love climbing and jumping onto high places, the Wan-nyan Kenko Jutaku Kenkyujo design office, based in Tokyo, offers housing solutions so people and their pets can live together.

“Owners should understand the nature of cats before creating a living environment [for them],” said Mitsuru Shimizu, who heads the office.

He added that clients often ask him to install catwalks in their homes.

Akemi Mizushina lives in Tokyo with eight cats and recently refurbished her condominium’s living room. She set up bookshelves around the walls so her cats can walk on them and added a suspension bridge that traverses the room. These catwalks are partially made of glass so that she can see the fluffy tummies and plump pads of her pets from underneath.

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Akemi Mizushina’s living room in Tokyo is customized for cats. Bookshelves and a platform on the TV serve as a pathway for her felines. A suspension bridge catwalk also runs across the room. Mizushina has eight cats. and my cats climb to higher places to snuggle,” she said.

According to Shimizu, it costs from 500,000 yen (about $4,567) to install a catwalk. Customers can choose colors that suit their furniture and walls.

The sections of the catwalks are made

in a factory in advance and are then usually installed in a day.

“Cats throw up, so it’s important to install catwalks at a height you can reach by stepping on a chair,” Shimizu said.

He added that some cats do not care much for catwalks, so it is important

to know your pet’s characteristics before renovation.

Shimizu also takes orders to install guards across windows and entrances.

Because cats can sneak through narrow gaps, the design office’s guards have spaces less than 5 centimeters wide.

Misawa Homes Co. replaces standard windows with bay windows, which cats are said to love because they can bask in the sun and take a nap. They cost between 200,000 yen and 300,000 yen each.

Misawa Homes also builds wicket gates for doors that cost about 100,000 yen.

Because many people have a hard time finding rental homes that allow tenants to keep cats, Tokyo-based real estate firm Rix Japan set up the website neko-beya.com to cater to such people.

The website, which has been operating for about 1 1/2 years, features about 200 rental homes in Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture and other areas. Some of the featured homes are equipped with catwalks or furnished with special wallpaper that is more scratch-resistant.

“Year after year, we’ve found growing demand from people wishing to enjoyably live with cats,” Rix spokesperson Akira Date said. “We receive inquiries mainly from women aged between their 20s and 40s.”

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NOTICE IS GIVEN: Luis Sandoval and John Doe & Unknown Father Take notice that on the 17th day of December, 2015, Petitions for Termination of Parental Rights 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 Noah Powell, MINOR (S)" and that on April 18, 2017 in courtroom #140 of the Kane County Courthouse, Geneva, Illinois, at 1:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS HEARING will be held upon the petitions to have the minor 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 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: December 28, 2016 (Published in the Geneva Kane County Chronicle on January 5, 12, 19, 2017) 1255997

PUBLIC NOTICE

Plaintiff, vs.

William Fox; Capital One Bank (USA), N.A.; Midland Funding LLC; Fifth Third Bank; Della Bobek; Charles Robison, Tina Robison; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Marilyn M. Robison; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Richard Kuhn, as Special Representative for Marilyn M. Robison (Deceased) Defendants.

Case No. 16 CH 01126 Notice to Heirs and Legatees.

Notice is hereby given to you, the Unknown Heirs and Unknown Legatees of the decedent, Marilyn Robison, that on December 22, 2016, an order was entered by the Court, naming Richard W. Kuhn, 552 S. Washington Street, Suite 100, Naperville, Illinois 60540, Tel. No. 630-420-8228, as the Special Representative of the above-named decedent under 735 ILCS 13-1209 (Death of a Party).

The cause of action for the Foreclosure of a certain Mortgage upon the premises commonly known as: 273 E. Jefferson Avenue, Hampshire, IL 60140.

January 19, 26, February 2, 2017 Kane County Chronicle 1258969

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE: MARRIAGE OF GINA DIXON Plaintiff/Petitioner vs.

ARTHUR DIXON Defendant/Respondent Case No. 16 D 1410 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 The parties be awarded a judgment of dissolution or marriage dissolving the bonds of matrimony existing between the parties. That the Court make an equitable division of the marital and non-marital property of the parties. That the Court make equitable division of the debt, of the parties. That the Plaintiff, may have such other relief may be just and equitable. 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 Feb 10, 2017.

AN ORDER OF DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINEST YOU. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed Seal of said Court on 1-6-17.

Thomas M Hartwell Clerk of the Circuit Court (SEAL) Name: James M. Kiss Attorney for: Plaintiff Atty Registration No.: 1475053 Address: 96 N. Kennedy Drive City, State, Zip: Carpentersville, IL 60110 Phone: 8474285477 Attorney E-mail: jamesmkiss@live.com

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF SADIE, born on August 16, 2015, in Kane County, Illinois.

SUMMONS and NOTICE OF ADOPTION TO THE DEFENDANT CHRISTOPHER PEREZ: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Plaintiffs' Complaint in this action (the object and prayer of which is to adopt the above minor child and to obtain other relief as set forth in the said Complaint), the original of which has been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Family Court of Charleston County, S.C., on August 12, 20016, and a copy of which will be delivered to you upon your request being made to the Plaintiffs' undersigned attorney; and you must serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the undersigned attorney for the Plaintiffs, R. Glenn Lister, Jr., at his office at the address below, within thitty (30) days following the date of last publication, exclusive of the date of such publication .

YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE FURTHER that if you fail to appear and defend and fail to answer the Complaint as required by this Summons within thirty (30) days after the service hereof as stated above, exclusive of the day of such service, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

YOU ARE HEREBY ALSO NOTIFIED THAT: 1. You have been identified by Rachel (the biological mother) as the biological father of a Caucasian female child known as Sadie who was born on August 16, 2015, in Kane County, Illinois, and believed to have been conceived in Kane County, Illinois.

2. Legal proceedings to adopt the said child have been filed and begun in the Family Court of Charleston County, S.C., (Case # 16-DR- 10-3084) on August 12, 2016.

3. Within thirty (30) days of receiving this Notice you must respond in writing by filing with the Family Court of Charleston County (address: Charleston County Family Court, 100 Broad Street, Suite 143, Charleston, SC 29401) a notice of your intent and reasons to contest, intervene or otherwise respond to these adoption proceedings (and send a copy to the below named attorney for the Plaintiffs).

4. If you fail to file such a response within thirty (30) days of receiving this Notice your failure constitutes consent to adoption of the child and forfeiture of all your rights and obligations with respect to the child.

5. You must inform the said Court of your cunent address and any changes of address during these adoption proceedings.

January 5, 2017 /s/ R. Glenn Lister, Jr. Attorney for Plaintiffs P.O. Box 2534 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465 Phone: (843) 884-0555 (Published in Kane County Chronicle, January 19, 26, February 2, 2017) 1258980

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUBLIC NOTICE KANE COUNTY–GENEVA, ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE The Bank of New York as succesCOUNTY, ILLINOISIN sorto JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, not individually RE THE MATTER OF but solely as trustee for the holders THE PETITION OF: of the Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust CRISTAN DOUGLAS, 2005-8, Mortgage Pass-Through FOR CHANGE OF NAME. Certificates, Series 2005-8 Gen No.: 16 MR 1231 Plaintiff, Published in the Kane County NOTICE is hereby given that on 12, 19, 26, on January Chronicle vs.

March 10, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. or William Fox; Capital One Bank 2017) 1257925 as soon thereafter as Petitioner may

CRISTAN DOUGLAS, FOR CHANGE OF NAME. Gen No.: 16 MR 1231 NOTICE is hereby given that on March 10, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as Petitioner may be heard, the Petitioner shall appear before the Honorable Judge Presiding in Courtroom 250 of the Kane County Courthouse, 100 S. Third St., Geneva, IL 60134, and then and there present her petition requesting that her name be changed from CRISTAN DOUGLAS to CRISTAN TORRANCE, pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided.

Any person interested in said request for change of name may appear at said time and place, if they so desire.

Petitioner: Cristan Douglas 2343 Glenmoore Dr. West Dundee, IL 60118 Attorney for Petitioner: Michael E. Kelly Law Offices of Michael E. Kelly 118 W. Bartlett Ave. #1 Bartlett,IL 60103 630.837.6600 Attorney Code 06185648 January 19, 26, February 2, 2017 Kane County Chronicle 1258913

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF DANIEL REYES GONZALEZ Plaintiff, CONSTANTINO DANIEL GUADARRAMA VALENCIA Defendant.

No. 16 MR 1520 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION REGARDING NAME CHANGE Public notice is hereby given that on March 8, 2017, in Courtroom No. 250 of the Kane County Courthouse, 100 South Third Street, Geneva, Illinois, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this matter may be heard, a Petition will be heard in said Courtroom for the change of name of DANIEL REYES GONZALEZ, to CONSTANTINO DANIEL GUADARRAMA VALENCIA, pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/21-101.

Dated December 30, 2016 at Geneva, Illinois.

ANGELICA GUADARRAMA and CONSTANTINO GUADARRAMA By: Patrick M Kinnally, their attorney Patrick M. Kinnally Kinnally Flaherty Krentz Loran Hodge & Masur PC 2114 Deerpath Road Aurora, IL 60506 Phone: 6300-907-0909 Fax: 630-907-0913 January 12, 19, 26, 2017 Kane County Chronicle 1257944

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STATE OF ILLINOIS ss.

COUNTY OF Kane In the Circuit Court of the 16th Judicial Circuit, Kane County, Illinois, Chancery Division Partners for Payment Relief DE II, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

Tim Ford, et al., Defendants.

Case No. 17 CH 10 The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Owners and Non-record Claimants, defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 16th Judicial Circuit, Kane County, Illinois, Chancery Division,

ers and Non-record Claimants, defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 16th Judicial Circuit, Kane County, Illinois, Chancery Division, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows: to-wit: All that parcel of land in City of Aurora, Kane County, State of Illinois, as more fully described in Deed Doc #2003K132622, ID# 1519178005, being known and designated as Lot 60 in Blackberry Creek, Unit One, in the City of Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, by fee simple deed from Robert B. Zygadlo and Carol Zygaldo, husband and wife as set forth in Doc# 2003K132622 dated 06/19/2003 and recorded 07/31/2003, Kane County Records, State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: 2280 Apple Hill Lane, Aurora, IL 60506 P.I.N.: 15-19-178-005 Mortgagors: Tim Ford and Lynn Ford, husband and wife.

Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for GMAC Mortgage Corporation dba ditech.com .

Recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Kane County, IL, as Document No. 2004K103868.

Present owners of the property are the above mentioned mortgagors.

Notice is also given you that the said Complaint prays for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Kane County, IL, on or before February 19, 2017, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

DANIEL O. BARHAM, (6319903), Attorney, 2644 Kull Road, Lancaster, Ohio 43130.

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle on January 19, 26, February 2, 2017) 1258872

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Richard A. Missing, Sr. Deceased Case No. 2016 P 136 INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: Creditors and Claimants 1. Notice is given of the death of Richard A. Missing, Sr., who died onNovember 10, 2016 a resident of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois.

2. The Representative for the estate and his/her address is:Richard A. Missing, Jr. of 217 S. Lake Street, Grayslake, IL 60030.

3. The attorney for the estate and his/her address is: Strohschein Law Group, 455 Dunham Road, Suite 200, St. Charles, IL 60174.

4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 19, 2017. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 133 W. State St., Sycamore, IL 60178, or with the Representative, or both. Any claim

be filed on or before July 19, 2017. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 133 W. State St., Sycamore, IL 60178, 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 January 4, 2017, an Order Admitting the Will to Probate and/or Appointing the Representative was entered.

The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. Ch. 110 1/2, Par. 28-4) (Published in the Kendall County Record on January 19, 26, February 2, 2017) 1258817

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD F. JELINSKI, 400 Sullivan Rd., Aurora, IL 60506 Date and Place of Death: November 11, 2016/Aurora, IL PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO: Creditors and Claimants (ONLY) 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of Edward F. Jelinski who died on November 11, 2016, a resident of Aurora, Illinois.

2. The Representative for the estate is: Robert Jelinski, 708 Campbell St., Geneva, IL 60134.

3. The Attorney for the estate is: Craig D. Hasenbalg, Ottosen Britz Kelly Cooper Gilbert & DiNolfo, Ltd., 303 N. Main St., Elburn, IL 60119 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 19, 2017.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 540 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles, IL 60174 or with the representative , or both. Any Claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

5. The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4). /s/ Robert Jelinski Administrator (Published in the Elburn Herald January 19, 26, February 2, 2017) 1258891

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11, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. due to non-payment of rent.

The personal property located at Convenient Self-Storage, Inc. 201 N. Dempsey, Elburn. IL 60119, Units A65 & A3641 belonging to Bill Wimmer will be disposed of on February 11, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. due to non-payment of rent.

on Friday, December 30, 2016 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on 3/06/17, at 9:00 a.m. at Space Saver Self Storage Lp, 2710 North Farnsworth Avenue, Aurora, IL, the undersigned, Space Saver Self Storage Lp will sell at Public Sale by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned by:

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle January 19, 2017) Space Number: D-427 Matthew Bonilla 1258963 3103 Riverbirch Dr Apt 209 Aurora, IL 60502 PUBLIC NOTICE Misc. Items#ems

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Space Number: E-505 Orlando Cuatzo KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 247 North Neltnor Blvd Apt 209 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION West Chicago, IL 60185 REGARDING NAME CHANGE Public notice is hereby given that Misc. Items on 02/24/17, in Courtroom No. 250, of the Kane County Courthouse, 100 South Third Street, Space Number: Out-17 Geneva, Illinois, at the hour of 9:00 Donald Goodman a.m. or as soon thereafter as this 10 East Schrock Road matter may be heard, a Petition will Unit 109 be heard in said Courtroom for the change of name(s) of Brandon M. Westerville, OH 43081 Hickey to Brandon M. Burica Van pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/21-101 et Space Number: D-408 seq..

Troy Malatek Dated 01/05/17 at Aurora, Illinois 186 N Smith Aurora, IL 60505 (Published in the Kane County Misc. Items Chronicle on January 12, 19, 26, 2017) 1257936 Space Number: B-229 Cody Peeples PUBLIC NOTICE 3900 Gabrielle Lane Lien Sale Apt. 6885 Notice of Publication Aurora, IL 60598 Notice is hereby given that a disposal of property will be held on Misc. Items 2/1/2017 at 9:00 a.m. at 1690 Shanahan Drive, South Elgin, Illi- (Published in the Kane County nois 60177 by the following per- Chronicle on January 12, 19, son(s) Valerie C. Rivera, Unit L4, 2017) 1257940 Joe Dibella, Unit I11, Melanie Dewis, Unit F21, Nevin Bens, Unit PUBLIC NOTICE C9, Alberto Beltraqn, Unit G6, and Heather Angerman, Units EE1 and LEGAL NOTICE Notification is given that American EE3.

This notice is being published on Bank and Trust, National Associa1/19/2017 and 1/26/2017 in the tion, 4301 East 53rd Street, Kane County Chronicle in accor- Davenport, Iowa 52807 has filed dance with the S.S.S. Act SHA, an application with the Comptroller Chapter 114, Paragraph 801 et. of the Currency on December 20, Seq. (Illinois Law). This disposition 2016, as specified in 12 CFR 5 for is subject to prior cancellation in permission to relocate a branch the event of settlement between AAA from its current location at 1542 Storage, Inc. and the obligated par- South Randall Road, Geneva, IL, ty. This disposition is not open to 60134 to its new location at 2401 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL the public.

January 19, 26, 2017 60134.

Kane County Chronicle 1259421 Any person wishing to comment on this application may file comments Find. Buy. Sell. in writing with the Director for DisAll in one place... HERE! PUBLIC NOTICE trict Licensing, 1225-17th Street, Everyday in Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202 or Kane County Chronicle Classified AUCTION WE.Licensing@occ.treas.gov within 15 days of the date of this Notice is hereby given that the Batavia Police Department shall publication.

PUBLIC NOTICE place for sale, at public auction, various items of unclaimed property (Published in the Kane County consisting of hand tools, sporting The personal property located at Chronicle on January 19, 2017) goods, knives and a few items of Convenient Self-Storage, Inc. 201 1258526 inexpensive jewelry. A list of these N. Dempsey, Elburn. IL 60119, properties is available at the Unit A2 belonging to Melanie ElBatavia Police Department, 100 liott will be disposed of on FebruNorth Island Ave., Batavia, Illinois. ary 11, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. due PUBLIC NOTICE The Batavia Police Department has to non-payment of rent. entered into an agreement with The personal property located at ASSUMED NAME Property Room.com to auction the Convenient Self-Storage, Inc. 201 PUBLICATION NOTICE above items.

Please visit N. Dempsey, Elburn. IL 60119, www.propertyroom.com for further Unit A67 belonging to Jason Powinformation. Rightful owners of the ell will be disposed of on February Public Notice is hereby given that above properties may, up to 2:00 11, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. due to on Friday, December 30, 2016 a certificate was filed in the office of p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, non-payment of rent.

2017, with proper identification The personal property located at the County Clerk of Kane County, proving ownership, claim their Convenient Self-Storage, Inc. 201 Illinois, setting forth the names and property at the Batavia Police N. Dempsey, Elburn. IL 60119, addresses of all persons owning, Department. Please contact Fred Units A65 & A3641 belonging to conducting and transacting the

Dated: 12/30/2016 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

Public Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, /s/ John A. Cunningham Illinois, setting forth the names and Kane County Clerk addresses of all persons owning, (Published in the Kane County conducting and transacting the Chronicle on January 12, 19, 26, business known as: 2017) 1257852 Linda's LA DI DA DESIGNS Dated: 1/9/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle on January 5, 12, 19, Public Notice is hereby given that on Friday, January 13, 2017 a 2017) 1255909 certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and PUBLIC NOTICE addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the ASSUMED NAME business known as: PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on Friday, January 06, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Always Perfect Painters located at: 3N475 Ponderosa Drive, St Charles, IL 60175 Dated: 1/6/2017 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

Grain Renovations located at: 617 Hinman St. Aurora, IL 60505

D & D MAINTENANCE located at: 847 S Randall Rd STE 105, Elgin, IL 60123 Dated: 1/9/2017 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on Monday, January 09, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Danielle Rouille Insurance Agency located at: 43 S Randall Road, North Aurora, IL 60542 Dated: 1/9/2017

Dated: 1/11/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

Julian's Painting Service located at: 915 Illinois Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 Dated: 12/23/2016 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on January 5, 12, 19, 2017) 1255872

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

JUST RUN Athletes located at: 1811 Ness Way, Montgomery, IL 60538 Dated: 1/4/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

Omega Plastics located at: 45W433 Raymond Rd, Big Rock, IL 60511 Dated: 12/29/2016 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

located at: 625 Canterfield Parkway West, West Dundee, IL 60118 Dated: 1/6/2017 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle on January 12, 19, 26, 2017) 1257903

PUBLIC NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, concerning the business known as Footprint Woodworking

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle on January 12, 19, 26, located at 1528 Sherman Ave, Geneva, IL 60134 which certificate 2017) 1257873 sets forth the following changes in the operation thereof: PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

located at: 216 Mistwood Lane North Aurora, IL 60542

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

Andrew Foote has ceased doing business under the above named business and has no further conPublic Notice is hereby given that nection with or financial interest in Dated: 1/11/2017 on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 a the above named business carried certificate was filed in the office of on under such an assumed name. the County Clerk of Kane County, /s/ John A. Cunningham Dated: 12/28/2016 Illinois, setting forth the names and Kane County Clerk addresses of all persons owning, John A. Cunningham /s/ (Published in the Sugar Grove Her- conducting and transacting the Kane County Clerk ald on January 19, 26, February business known as: 2, 2017) 1258853 (Published in the Kane County Pennyknot Chronicle on January 5, 12, 19, 2017) 1255273 located at: PUBLIC NOTICE 36W750 Whispering Trl, St Charles, IL 60175 ASSUMED NAME PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE Dated: 12/27/2016 SUPPLEMENTAL Public Notice is hereby given that ASSUMED NAME on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 /s/ John A. Cunningham PUBLICATION NOTICE Kane County Clerk a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Public Notice is hereby given that Illinois, setting forth the names and (Published in the Kane County on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 a addresses of all persons owning, Chronicle on January 5, 12, 19, certificate was filed in the office of conducting and transacting the 2017) 1255295 the County Clerk of Kane County, business known as: Illinois, concerning the business known as PUBLIC NOTICE My Moment Meals JAMIE LYNN PHOTOGRAPHY

located at 944 BENNETT DR, NORTH AURORA, IL 60542 which certificate sets forth the following Public Notice is hereby given that changes in the operation thereof: on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 a Dated: 1/11/2017 certificate was filed in the office of Jamie A Dudzik has ceased doing the County Clerk of Kane County, business under the above named /s/ John A. Cunningham Illinois, setting forth the names and business and has no further conKane County Clerk addresses of all persons owning, nection with or financial interest in conducting and transacting the the above named business carried (Published in the Kane County business known as: on under such an assumed name.

Chronicle on January 19, 26, February 2, 2017) 1258942 RMS MEDICAL BILLING Dated: 12/27/2016

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, (Published in the Kane County Illinois, setting forth the names and Chronicle on January 12, 19, 26, addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the 2017) 1257857 business known as:

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

located at: 324 Chesney Dr Sugar Grove, IL 60554

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on Friday, January 06, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and /s/ John A. Cunningham addresses of all persons owning, Kane County Clerk conducting and transacting the (Published in the Kane County business known as: Chronicle on January 19, 26, TranSolar Enterprises February 2, 2017) 1258939 Dated: 1/11/2017

Public Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, December 29, 2016 /s/ John A. Cunningham a certificate was filed in the office Kane County Clerk of the County Clerk of Kane County, (Published in the Kane County Illinois, setting forth the names and Chronicle on January 19, 26, addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the February 2, 2017) 1258935 business known as:

Public Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office /s/ John A. Cunningham of the County Clerk of Kane County, Kane County Clerk Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, (Published in the Kane County conducting and transacting the Chronicle on January 19, 26, business known as: February 2, 2017) 1258981 Molly Skeen Photography

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle on January 12, 19, 26, Public Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, January 04, 2017 2017) 1257916 a certificate was filed in the office CAN'T GET ENOUGH of the County Clerk of Kane County, BEARS NEWS? Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, Get Bears news conducting and transacting the on Twitter by following business known as: @bears_insider

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Dated: 1/13/2017

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle on January 12, 19, 26, Public Notice is hereby given that on Friday, December 23, 2016 a 2017) 1257857 certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, PUBLIC NOTICE Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the ASSUMED NAME business known as: PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on Monday, January 09, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:

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Public Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Dated: 1/11/2017

located at: 4585 GREYWOOD DR. ST. CHARLES, IL 60175

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

Dated: 1/10/2017

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle on January 5, 12, 19, 2017) 1255914

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on January 19, 26, February 2, 2017) 1258922

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