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I had the pleasure March 7 of attending a meeting of the Kiwanis Club of St. Charles at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church.

It was a great meeting to attend not only because I had a fantastic lunch, but also because it was the club’s kickoff to its annual Rose Day fundraiser.

During the meeting, members of the club were given informational packets about Rose Day so that they could go out into the community and sell bouquets of roses.

A dozen roses can be ordered for a $20 donation. Vases can be ordered for $3 each.

Customers can pick up their roses from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 25 at the Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St., St. Charles.

As the Rose Day order form states, a dozen roses can be a wonderful way to show appreciation for someone on Administrative Professionals’ Day (April 26). Or, give roses to a sweetheart, parent or anyone else, just to make them feel special.

“We’re going to sell a lot of roses,” Rose Day Committee member Sally Murphy said during the club meeting.

“Rose pickup day – that day is very exciting. The earlier [people] come, the

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more choices they have. It really is very organized. They’re beautiful roses.”

By “choices,” Sally means selecting from a variety of rose colors. First come, first served.

The deadline to order roses is April 18. Order forms can be found at kiwanisofstcharles.org. Just click on “Fundraisers” and then “Rose Day.”

The mission of Random Acts Matter, a St. Charles nonprofit launched in mid-February, is mobilizing citizens to ST. CHARLES – A new nonprofit committed to random acts of kindness invites provide care and compassion through random acts of kindness and support. the community to a wine-tasting social The event will be hosted by The Wine from 5 to 8 p.m. March 30.

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.

Exchange, 1 Illinois St., St. Charles.

A $20 per person donation at the door is requested.

For information, visit randomactsmatter.com.

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A memorial is set up outside the condo complex to honor Brittany and Tiffany Coffland, who were found shot to death March 10 in St. Charles. Their father was also found dead, and their mother is hospitalized.

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The Kiwanis Club of St. Charles is taking orders for bouquets of roses. The cost is $20, and vases are $3 each.

The order deadline is April 18. Order forms can be found at kiwanisofstcharles.org. Just click on “Fundraisers” and then “Rose Day.” Order forms may be mailed or faxed in. The deadline for such orders is April 14.

Order pickup is from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

April 25 at the Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St., St. Charles.

Random Acts Matter to host wine-tasting social March 30

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Order forms can be mailed or faxed in. (The deadline for such orders is a few days earlier, April 14.) Those details are on the form, as well as payment information.

Funds from Rose Day help the Kiwanis Club of St. Charles assist a variety of groups. Based upon the donations that the club hopes to receive this year, those groups could include Anderson Animal Shelter, CASA Kane County, Lazarus House, TriCity Family Services and more.

Interested in becoming a member of the Kiwanis Club of St. Charles?

You can learn more at the above website.

“Our focus is children and families, especially children,” club member Mike Dohan said. “All of us here are deeply committed to that. We are looking for people who are service-oriented.”

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LEFT: Cyclone hockey players participate in the March 11 parade.

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ABOVE: A member of the Tunes of Glory Pipes and Drums group in Warrenville performs during the Downtown St. Charles Partnership’s 18th annual St. Patrick’s Parade.

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Adriana Jackson (left), 10, of Batavia and Madison Loveland, 11, of Parade participants representing St. Patrick Catholic Preschool in St. Charles march east on Main Street.

St. Charles watch the 18th annual St. Patrick’s Parade.

ABOVE: Nicholas Westmeyer, 7, of St. Charles watches the 18th annual St. Patrick’s Parade on March 11.

LEFT: Children wait for candy to be thrown during the parade.

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Jank Guitar Store song contest to give major prize to Tri-Cities youth

By RENEE TOMELL rtomell@shawmedia.com

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Get to know Steven Anderson Maple Park resident Steven Anderson, 43, was at St. Charles Bowl when he answered questions for the Kane County Chronicle’s Brenda Schory.

Schory: Where did you grow up?

Anderson: Colorado, Illinois, Georgia and Alabama Schory: Do you have any pets?

Anderson: Three dogs: George, a wirehair terrier, and Harley and Little Bit are both rat terriers Schory: Who would play you in the movie of your life?

Anderson: Ryan Reynolds Schory: First job?

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

Anderson: I always wanted to be a Marine and I became that.

Schory: Favorite charity?

Anderson: Wounded Warrior Project Schory: Book or movie you would recommend?

Anderson: “Contact” by Carl Sagan Schory: Favorite local restaurant?

Anderson: The Lodge near Campton Hills Schory: What is an interesting factoid about yourself?

Anderson: I met my all-time football hero, John Elway, when I was 10 and I got his autograph and a picture with him.

ST. CHARLES – A contest posing a creative challenge to Tri-Cities students scores a powerful incentive with a major monetary prize through The Jank Guitar Store in St. Charles.

It offers the opportunity to compete across an array of performing arts mediums.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

He said jank is a guitar-driven style of music in the pop pantheon. His Jank Guitar Store, 217 W. Main St., in downtown St. Charles, focuses on guitar lessons taught through its patented “Press - Play - Record” method of teaching. The business will celebrate its second anniversary in June.

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

They met to practice recently at the Bombshell blowout boutique in St.

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Ava Niemela, 11, of Geneva (right) practices her guitar with Tatum Settelmyer, 14, of St. Charles in preparation for a contest sponsored by The Jank Guitar Store in St. Charles.

Tri-Cities youth ages 10 to 19 can enter “The Road” song contest, which offers a major monetary prize.

“It’s an awesome song, and the lyrics are nice.”

Tatum Settelmyer Haines Middle School eighth-grader Charles, owned by Tatum’s mother.

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

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

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

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

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

But their shared love of music is a prime motivator.

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

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

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

For Corbin, who not only teaches but is a professional studio guitarist,

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music calls him on the road to perform across the country. He grew up in St. Charles and returned to make the community his home base, praising its vibrancy.

He said it is fun to offer the contest.

“We wanted to provide that type of opportunity – encouraging and supporting youth in the arts is our mission,” he said. “I grew up in St. Charles. I never had an opportunity like this. We’ve worked to give back to the community and [to give kids] an opportunity to be recognized for what they do.”

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

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

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

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St. Charles City Council

at Nicor Gas. If elected, Pietryla said his goal is to be “committed and engaged.”

Vitek said she wants to serve as Ward 4 alderman as an extension of her volunteer work to help the community.

A community relations professional, Vitek is a member of the St. Charles Youth Commission and has worked on the Save Lincoln Elementary School campaign.

All four candidates expressed their views on the residential and commercial development the council approved this month for the former location of the St. Charles Mall that closed in 1996. Developer Shodeen Group plans more than 600 apartments, and commercial and mixed-use buildings for the site on Route 38 just east of Randall Road.

Lemke, who voted against the Shodeen development, said he wants a more clarified plan for a park at the site. He opposed the project because he was concerned about the traffic the development would bring and the cost to the city from additional wastewater, he said.

Wyatt said he likes the blend of uses that Shodeen plans for the site. “It’s better than remaining vacant,” he said.

Pietryla does not like the Shodeen development’s density and its ratio of commercial to residential. “I think we could do better. We should go back to

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St. Charles Park District Board candidates Jayme Muenz, Karrsten Goettel and Brian Charles listen as moderator Patti Lackman reads a statement March 9 during a forum. the developer to make it something people want,” he said.

Vitek said she wants the board to communicate with residents that the Shodeen project is a positive thing for the community. She also wants the board to make sure the developer follows through with building a park at the site.

Another development question the candidates addressed at the forum was whether multifamily housing should be part of the ongoing Quad St. Charles project at the Charlestowne Mall site on East Main Street.

Lemke opposes building any residential development at The Quad. He said St. Charles will have enough new residences with the Shodeen project and if the city approves Prairie

Winds – a proposed 250-unit, multifamily residential development on Bricher Road between Randall and Peck roads.

He said too much new housing would negatively effect the city’s economic balance and would be inconsistent with its comprehensive plan.

Vitek likes the idea of mixed-use development at The Quad and is not against building multifamily housing there.

Wyatt also said he would support multifamily construction at the site.

Pietryla said he would not object to a multifamily component, “but we would have to be very strategic and think very critically about how it would be incorporated.”

Regarding the selection of

Four school board seats are up for election. The seven candidates vying for the positions are newcomers Carolyn Waibel, Lara Kristofer, Denton Morris, Eric Missil and Heidi Fairgrieve; and two incumbents, James Gaffney and Edward J. McNally. All of the candidates appeared at the forum.

If elected, Waibel said one of her focuses will be student mental health, including boosting awareness about the issue. “I want to make sure those [mental health] needs are met to help give students a new trajectory,” Waibel said. Waibel is on the St. Charles Mental Health Commission and city’s Youth Commission, and is a member of the Mid-Valley Mental Health Partnership for Kane County.

Kristofer has a masters’ degree in education and is vice president of the Lincoln Elementary School PTO. She said among her assets is good listening, which “is imperative to making good decisions.”

She believes the will of the community should drive the decisions of the school board.

Morris holds an master’s degree in economics and finance. He praised the current school board for its spending decisions, including installing a synthetic playing field at St. Charles North High School.

“Sometimes spending money

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Two aldermanic races are contested in the election, in Ward 2 and Ward 4. The candidates in Ward 2 are incumbent Arthur J. Lemke, Ryan S. Bongard and Jake W. Wyatt. The candidates in Ward 4 are David Pietryla and Lora A. Vitek. Bongard did not appear at the forum.

Ward 2 Alderman Lemke is a certified public account and information systems auditor for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. Lemke has served for 16 years on the St. Charles City Council, including his current term and three earlier terms. If re-elected, he will continue to promote strengthening retail centers such as Charlestowne Mall by “identifying and developing opportunities,” he said.

Wyatt, a business management consultant and retired U.S. Army colonel, said he would bring “a wealth of knowledge and leadership skills” to the board if elected Ward 2 alderman.

Ward 4 candidate David Pietryla cited his experience in economic development as a potential asset for the council. He is a member of the St. Charles Corridor Improvement Commission and works as an economic development manager

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ST. CHARLES – The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County hosted a forum March 9 for candidates running in the April 4 consolidated election in St. Charles.

Candidates included those seeking seats on the St. Charles City Council, St. Charles School District 303 Board, the St. Charles Public Library Board and the St. Charles Park District Board.

The purpose of the forum was to inform voters, said League member Patti Hayes Lackman, who fielded questions for the candidates from the audience. The event at Pottawatomie Community Center offered candidates an opportunity to state why they are seeking office, what makes them qualified and what their focuses will be if elected.

a new police station location, Pietryla said he does not favor the proposed city-owned Red Gate Road site because of its distance from downtown. He said buying the Valley Shopping Center location on West Main Street would be a better choice.

Vitek said the Valley Shopping Center site is an appealing option, but added that the city will need to look at environmental concerns there and explore other options if the cost is too high.

Lemke is in favor of looking at other locations for the new station besides Red Gate Road. He said if the city sold the Red Gate property it could “equalize other choices.” Wyatt also wants the board to look Photos by Mary Beth Nolan - For Shaw Media at alternatives to the Red Gate Lincoln Elementary fourth-grader watches a panel of school board candidates March 9 with his mom, site, saying “there is a need for Andie, at Pottawatomie Community Center. The event was sponsored by The League of Women Voters of a downtown presence.”

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6 Board offers

moment of silence for 2 slain students

By MARTHA QUETSCH editorial@kcchronicle.com ST. CHARLES – During a meeting March 13, the St. Charles School Board and members of the public participated in a moment of silence in recognition of two St. Charles East High School students who were slain three days Donald earlier in a do- Schlomann mestic incident.

On March 11 – a Saturday – the day after 16-year-old twins Brittany and Tiffany Coffland died, many East staff went to the school to assist students trying to cope with the tragedy, District 303 Superintendent Donald Schlomann said during the meeting.

“There has been overwhelming support throughout the district and the community,” Schlomann said.

Schlomann told the board that counselors and therapy dogs were available at the school on March 13 to provide emotional support for students and would be on hand during the rest of the week. He added that the school’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted a vigil the morning of March 13 to mourn the girls’ deaths.

Building improvement bids awarded

Also on March 13, the board approved several capital improvement project bids for work within the district.

The work will include St. Charles North High School Learning Resource Center painting, from Brogan’s Painting Incorporated for $15,670; pavement maintenance at Bell Graham and Corron elementary schools from Evans & Sons Blacktop Inc. for $156,832; and roof replacement at Fox Ridge Elementary School from Malcor Roofing of Illinois, Inc., for $370,500.

“All the projects came in under budget,” said Business Services Committee Chairman Nick Manheim.

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Missil, believes the board should make more effective discretionary spending decisions. He also wants the district to increase its academic performance and to implement five-year planning.

Missil is an adjunct professor and food company manager.

Fairgrieve has 25 years’ experience in leadership roles in the banking industry and holds a master’s in international business. She has volunteered for the PTO and Big Brothers Big Sisters, among other organizations. Fairgrieve said she would bring a new voice and communication style to the board.

Gaffney is a retired electrician and businessman who has served on the school board for 12 years. He believes the school board should be “astute for the taxpayers” and make sure the district offers the best education possible for students.

McNally, a 27-year high school science teacher in another district, said he has a practical understanding of what school board decisions mean for the classroom. A four-year member of the school board, he said the board should be aware that “wants are not always needs” and that the district is spending property owners’ money.

The candidates’ views varied on a current issue facing the district – what the district should do with Haines Middle School when it closes in 2019.

Kristofer wants the district to keep the land or sell it, depending on the district’s financial need, but does not want the building to sit unused.

Morris expressed similar sentiment. “We do not need an empty building,” he said, adding that the district should keep the land.

McNally said the district could demolish some classrooms and keep the rest of the building occupied for other purposes.

Waibel wants feedback from the community before making a decision about the Haines property. She suggested the district could see whether community partners would help with any related financial burdens.

Fairgrieve believes the district should conduct an audit to see whether the Haines

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Seven District 303 candidates gather for a candidate forum March 9 at Pottawatomie Community Center. building can meet space needs within the community or it should sell the property.

Gaffney said the district should look at possible purposes for Haines’ re-use.

St. Charles Public Library Board

Two board seats are up for election. The candidates are Karen Kaluzsa, Lee Haggas and Cynthia N. Steimle.

Appearing at the candidates forum were Kaluzsa and Haggas. Both candidates said the library board needs to be more transparent. Kaluzsa said only the meeting agendas are available to the public online, not the board packets and minutes. “It’s an information blackout,” said Kaluzsa, a longtime attorney and librarian. Haggas said when he attends board meetings it is difficult to understand what board members are talking about and that board decisions are not always made in the board meetings. “It’s got to change,” said Haggas, a retired business owner.

The candidates both said the library needs more program space. Haggas wants the board to authorize using existing reserve funds to improve the library facility. He believes it should seek public feedback on the issue. Kaluzsa said community surveys could facilitate communication about what the public wants.

The two candidates also said the new library director, Edith Craig, whom the board hired last year, does not have enough experience for the position.

St. Charles Ward 2 candidate Art Lemke answers a question ahead of opponent Jake Wyatt (left) during a candidate forum March 9 at Pottawatomie Community Center in St. Charles.

St. Charles Park District Board

Four commissioner seats are up for election. The candidates are newcomers Jayme Muenz and Michael Hoscheit, incumbent commissioner Karrsten Goettel, current Board President Bob Carne and current Board Vice President Brian Charles.

Appearing at the candidates forum were Goettel, Muenz and Charles. Carne submitted a written statement, which Lackman of the League of Voters read outloud during the forum.

Carne, on the board since 2011, stated in his letter that if re-elected, he would be a good steward of taxpayers’ dollars and challenge park district staff to explore ways to improve the use of district technology.

Charles, the board’s vice president since 2013, lauded the park district’s thorough budget process but said rising employee health insurance costs are a fiduciary challenge that will require board focus in the future.

Goettel said his 12 years on the park board make him a good candidate for re-election.

He cited key decisions regarding staff hirings and land acquisition among the board’s accomplishments during his tenure.

Muenz worked for 16 years in organizational development and employee benefits administration, experience that provides her with the ability to participate in the park board’s budget process, she said. If elected, she wants to ensure communication and board transparency.

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City Council postpones new police station site selection

Wind topples pole Two light poles topple over in extreme wind gusts March 8, causing an estimated $15,000 in damage to two new vehicles at Fox Valley Buick GMC St. Charles. General Manager Gabrielle Bukowski said the poles are not that old but are rusted and weakened at the base from possible winter salt use on the adjacent road.

Dealership employees cleared the front row of cars so as not to incur more damage, and employees and customers were kept away from the dangerous area. No one was injured.

By MARTHA QUETSCH editorial@kcchronicle.com ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles City Council has postponed selecting a site for a new police station until May 1.

Aldermen were expected to vote March 6 during the City Council meeting on whether to build a new facility on city-owned property at Red Gate Road and Route 31. However, after meeting in a closed session that Mayor Ray Rogina said related to land purchase, they voted unanimously to postpone the decision.

Rogina said March 7 that city officials could not disclose the reason they tabled the issue until May, “because discussions in closed session are privileged.”

In recent council committee meetings, a majority of aldermen said they want the city to build the facility at the Red Gate Road location. However, several aldermen have raised concerns about building the police station at a site so far from downtown.

Another site that city officials have considered for the new police station is the vacant Valley Shopping Center site on West Main Street. The city would have to buy the property and pay for building demolition and environmental remediation there.

The police station on North Riverside Avenue is composed of several different structures the city built over the years. City officials said it would need several million dollars in upgrades to keep the station serviceable.

City officials have not decided what to do with the existing police station after a new one is built.

In early February, the council decided to proceed with building a new police station to replace the existing facility in downtown St. Charles.

At that time, aldermen hired Oak Brook-based FGM Architects to design the facility and oversee construction for 8 percent of total project cost, which is estimated at more than $18 million.

City officials said the architect’s contract would not take effect until the City Council selected a site for the station.

Rogina has urged aldermen to decide on a site soon because the potential interest rate for a bond issue to help fund the project could go up if the city waits too long.

Photo provided by Jan Bradley

Couples that go above and beyond There is an anniversary photo of Mike and Betsy Penny that appeared on Facebook recently. Charming couple, smiling as they celebrate another milestone.

It struck me that for this duo, and for others I shall lift up, they have earned the presence of a third-party “shadow,” representing hours of service to school, church and community.

For Betsy, the obligatory hours as a St. Charles City Council member did mount up and up. We see them cited as participants and/or leaders in the pace of the community.

The anniversary sequence for Steve and Lela Lowe features the beginning of their marriage, when Steve was an officer in the military. A smiling portrait full of anticipation!

Steve surfaces next at Aurora College.

He is master of their computer domain, well-respected for his knowledge and discipline.

Lela finds her place as a volunteer

JOAN KNOWS Joan Arteberry at Lazarus House.

Today, Steve has become a deacon and serves many functions at his Episcopal church in Geneva. They are both mainstays, as they do their shifts at Lazarus House and give leadership to the agency’s vitality. They promote visibility.

Not sure when the Andrinis celebrate their anniversary, but the portrait must include a large bird on Bob’s shoulder, emblematic of his Audubon Society leadership. Note that Bob becomes Big Bird after an important career as a biology teacher.

Readers, now comes a time of opportunity to embellish your portrait, with that wholesome third party, if you are just at the edge and ready.

Locate an agency or cause that matches your talents and values.

Your talents begin with yourself, your will to help and very likely what your faith directs you to do.

Knock on the door. Tell them that Joan sent you. IF they never heard of me – that’s my problem. Just step right in.

By now, March Madness has begun.

Steve Martin has assembled another parade. Basketball brackets are crumbling. Baseball opening days are nearly here.

MY teams and your teams can build our spirits or break our hearts.

At our house, we are off to a good beginning as granddaughter Mazy’s Wredling Middle School girls basketball team just brought home its tournament trophy. Way to go, Redhawks!

Batter up!

Joan Arteberry is a longtime resident of St. Charles.

Chamber to host Consumer Expo on March 25 Looking for something fun to do to kick-start spring break?

The St. Charles Chamber of Commerce will host the fourth annual Consumer Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 25 at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles.

The entertainment, sponsored by Heartland Bank, is filled with wonderful, fun acts that will perform and keep you and your children entertained.

There will be a bounce house all day sponsored by the St. Charles Park District, so bring your kids to have some fun at this expo.

Vendors will have information about their business and giveaways.

CHAMBER VOICES Amanda Lutz There will also be a raffle, where attendees will have the opportunity to win great prizes. We have more than 40 registered vendors at this event, including apartments, banks, auto, cleaning services, dance schools, environmental services, landscaping, media, medical, pet services, printers, radio stations, recreation, spas, tutoring services, and much more.

Job hunting? Looking for a new opportunity? Is your company hiring?

The St. Charles Chamber can help. We

will be hosting our first Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17.

After realizing the need for a local job fair, we thought this would be a great opportunity to bring people in the community and the businesses who are looking for help together.

This event will be at the Pottawatomie Community Center. We are looking for businesses to get involved and have a booth, hold interviews and conduct training sessions for the attendees at this event. Mark your calendars and contact the Chamber for more information.

Amanda Lutz is the special events and marketing coordinator for the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce.

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... with the St. Charles History Museum

In the 1940s, many communities celebrated the end of World War II with victory shows. In 1944, show performances were planned for the St. Charles High School auditorium. Because of overwhelming ticket sales, the event had to be moved to the Arcada Theatre.

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own private showing. Businesses included Burgess-Norton, Modern Steel, Hawley Products, U.S. Printing and Lithograph, RotoColor, Howard Aircraft, Howell Co., St. Charles Manufacturing Co., Moline Malleable, and the Operadio Manufacturing Co. Because of the huge ticket sales, there were three sold-out shows, and 400 people were turned away.

The 1940s were a time of loss, love and victory. Many communities According to victory show records, Operadio sold the most tickets and celebrated the end of World War II made $1,757.55, which would be with victory shows.

In 1944, show performances were more than $23,000 today.

More than $1,000 in profits was planned for the St. Charles High School auditorium. Because of over- raised, which today would be about whelming ticket sales, the event had $13,300. The money was used to to be moved to the Arcada Theatre. support soldiers and their families.

Make sure to check out the unique The show was put on by employarchitecture of the Arcada Theees of the Operadio Manufacturing atre during the St. Charles History Company under the direction of Delos Owen. The money raised went Museum’s ’40s Night at the Arcada on March 23. The night will include to the USO. music, dancing, food, drinks, caricaA competition was created for tures and much more. local businesses to sell the most tickets to the show, and whichever For information, visit www.stcmuseum.org. business won would receive its

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SERVICE CALENDAR ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

Sanctuary Assembly of God: 1S430 Wenmoth Road. 10 a.m. Sunday service, 9 a.m. Sunday school for all ages. 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Bible studies and children’s Bible clubs are for all ages. 630-879-0785, sanctuaryag.com.

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St. Peter Catholic Church: 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva. 7 and 8 a.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 7, 9 and 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday. School Mass at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday during school year. Call church for holy day and holiday Add a lot of curb appeal with a new Garage Door from J&D Door Sales! Let the fresh air in with a Garage Door Screen that folds out of site.

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Geneva: 630-232-9030 Big Rock: 630-556-3646 Aurora: 630-897-1555

Get in service calendar To include your place of worship, call 877-264-2527.

Mass times. Confessions: 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. and 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Saturday. 630-232-0124.

First Baptist Church of Geneva: East campus: 2300 South St. 5 p.m. Saturday; 9:15 a.m.

Sunday: Traditional and Worship Cafe; 10:45 COVENANT a.m. Word & Table. West campus: 3435 Batavia Covenant Church and Preschool: Keslinger Road, 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday 1314 W. Main St., Batavia. 9:30 a.m. Sunday contemporary service; 630-232-7068, fbcg. coffee at Fellowship Hall, lower level; 10 a.m. com. Hand in Hand Christian Preschool, 630Sunday. 630-879-3721, batabiacov.com.

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

Sunday coffee; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 5 to 7 p.m. monthly last Friday community supper, free to community. 630-879-3444,

bethanybatavia.org.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church: 1145 N. Fifth Ave., St. Charles. 8, 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages; 5:30 p.m. Saturday. 630-584-2199, bethlehemluth.org. Full-day child care/halfday preschool: 630-584-6027.

Immanuel Lutheran Church and School (Missouri Synod): 950 Hart Road, Batavia.

Traditional worship: 5:30 p.m. Saturday; 8 and 9:30 a.m. Sunday; Contemporary worship: 10:45 a.m. Sunday. 9:30 a.m.

Sunday education hour. Day school serves preschoolers through eighth-graders. 630406-0157, ilsbatavia.org.

New Hope Lutheran: 710 Western Ave., Geneva Park District, Geneva. 9 a.m. Sunday; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school, fellow and intergenerational. 630-492-0455, hewhopelcmc.org.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and Preschool (Missouri Synod): 101 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles.

5:30 p.m. Saturday; 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday; 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. education hour. 630-5848638, stmarkschurch.church. Preschool for ages 2 through pre-K: 630-584-4850.

NEWS BRIEF St. Charles Chamber to host free business expo March 25

Shop, Live, Taste Consumer Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 25 at the Kane ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles Chamber County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. The free expo showcases of Commerce will host its fourth annual

local businesses and features face painting, bouncy house, door prizes and food samples.

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By Sandy Bressner, photo editor at the Kane County Chronicle

There are moments in your life you will remember forever.

I can remember full specific days from my childhood and adolescence, but now as an adult, there are times I can’t remember what I ate for breakfast.

The Geneva High School girls varsity basketball team will now have a lifetime to remember how it felt these last couple of weeks, as they became state champions for the first time in school history. I can only hope that the girls will have so many more amazing moments in their lives.

Congratulations, ladies!

Pictured: Geneva High School varsity players celebrate their supersectional win over Maine West.

Sandy Bressner, follow me on Instagram @ kcchronicle and Twitter @sbressnerKCC

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Durbin meets with officials, ECC students

By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com ELGIN – Since the Mayflower landed, immigrants have been a subject of debate in the United States, and now – under President Donald Trump’s immigration policy – they are in the spotlight again, said U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois.

On March 10 Durbin met with local legislators, public officials and about 60 students at Elgin Community College to talk about immigration issues.

He said that as he has traveled around the country and the state, the level of stress and fear among immigrants has risen. And with recent deportation actions undertaken by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, they fear deportation even more.

Durbin said the way to deal with the situation is to enact comprehensive immigration reform.

“We have begun to see the impact Trump’s reckless executive orders [have had] – immigration raids that are tearing families apart and spreading fear in communities around the country,” Durbin said. “These executive orders are inconsistent with America’s heritage as a nation of immigrants and as a safe haven for those fleeing persecution.”

Comments from students were taken during the event. Elgin resident David Jones, 21, spoke about his Polish busia – pronounced boo-SHAH – who escaped the Holocaust.

“After the war, she came over here to America,” Jones said. “I listened to the countless things she encountered, and I said, ‘Wow, Busia. You went through [bad times].’”

His grandmother told him it was OK. “‘I have one thing to ask of you.

Make what I went through worth it,’” Jones said his grandma told him.

“What makes America great is its cultural diversity,” Jones said. “There are so many people who still believe that immigrants are not a good part of our society or contribute. ... Our coun-

Photos provided by Mark Carriveau

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, met March 10 with officials, community leaders and students at Elgin Community College to talk about President Donald Trump’s executive orders. try was founded on immigrants.”

Durbin said immigrants – whether recent or several generations removed – should tell their stories in meetings with elected officials.

“We are all here as immigrants to this country – but for the Native Americans who were waiting for us,” Durbin said. “I believe immigrants bring something special to this country.”

Durbin, whose grandmother came to the United States from Lithuania when she was 2, said his story and the stories of all immigrants need to be told.

He said both Democrats and Republicans agree that undocumented immigrants who are a danger to the community need to be deported or jailed – but the vast majority are contributors.

Durbin has reintroduced bipartisan legislation known as the BRIDGE Act to offer temporary relief from deportation for young immigrants brought here as children. It is similar to the De-

Students at Elgin Community College listen to U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, speak March 10 with local leaders about immigration issues. ferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, where immigrants brought here as children can register and legally drive and go to school.

Durbin said he has spoken to Trump about maintaining DACA. “I do believe he is trying to find some way to protect DACA,” Durbin said.

NEWS BRIEFS City of St. Charles to host Arbor Day celebration April 28

tree-related programs.

Entries from “Diversity in the Urban Forest” participants will be displayed at ST. CHARLES – The city of St. Charles the event. will host its annual Arbor Day celebration In honor of Arbor Day, a special tree at 4 p.m. April 28 at Lincoln Park. will be planted and dedicated at Davis The event is organized by the Tree Primary School.

Commission of St. Charles.

For information, contact the St. Charles Enjoy art, music, a tree raffle, free Public Works Department at 630-377perennial giveaways, tree care demon4405 or pw@stcharlesil.gov, or visit the strations, educational materials for city’s Arbor Day page at www.stcharlesil. homeowners, refreshments and special

spirit and service. Applicants can visit https://sites.google.com/a/d303.org/ St. Charles North Senior athletes counselor-s-office/scholarships-finanget new scholarship opportunity cial-aid to view and download applicaST. CHARLES – The Manski Family Foun- tions for each of the four scholarships. dation is offering four $500 scholarships Applicants can request an application to graduating seniors from St. Charles by emailing ManskiFamilyFoundation@ North High School who have also partici- gmail.com. pated in high school sports.

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Can’t let a good molt go to waste If you’ve ever visited Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles, you probably noticed we have a lot of snakes. Snakes in the lobby, snakes in the exhibit room, snakes in the classroom. If we had a plane, we’d probably have snakes there, too, albeit without Samuel L. Jackson and Julianna Margulies along for the ride.

All our squiggly friends are captive-bred donations and as such portray an important part of our education mission, which is to remind people that wild things need to stay in the wild; conversely, pet animals need to remain as pets and not be released or “given their freedom.”

Education mission aside, the fact remains that we’ve got a building full of snakes. Such a backdrop usually prompts visitors to ask lots of snake-related questions. No. 1 among them has been, and likely always will be, “Are they poisonous?”

The answer to that query is twofold. The first part is, “No,” and the second part weaves in a little explanation on the difference between poisonous and venomous. (Short answer: Poisons are either ingested, inhaled or touched, while venoms are injected.

Picture poison ivy and poison dart frogs versus bee stings, spider bites and snake bites.)

The No. 2 question usually address-

GOOD NATURED Pam Otto es the topic of snakes shedding their skin. How often, how long does it take, do they eat their sheds? The respective answers are, “It depends on their age and growth rate and whether they are trying to heal a wound,” “about a half hour,” and “no.”

The people asking the questions typically are happy with our answers and take away some newfound knowledge. But every once in a while, we like to ramp up our interpretive message with an extra statement along the lines of, “You know, snakes aren’t the only animals that shed their skins …”

From there we might launch into a discussion of exoskeletons and how virtually everything with a hard outer shell – critters such as insects, spiders and crayfish, to name a few – shed their skins, or cuticle layers, too. A molt from one of our tarantulas is often used to illustrate this point, and if someone wants to see more, we’ve got a whole box of assorted shed “parts” – cicada shells, butterfly chrysalises, dragonfly exuviae (from the Latin for “things stripped from the body”) – that we can dip into and provide, if

not hours, at least several minutes of entertainment and education.

However, every once in a while, if a visitor is really lucky, he or she might be treated to the pièce de résistance among molts – the cast skin of a tiger salamander.

I suppose I should mention that in addition to the 13 snakes that call Hickory Knolls home, we have an assortment of Ambystoma tigrinum that have come to us through various means. People are often quite curious because, although common throughout our area, tiger salamanders tend to stay underground for much of the year (they are part of a family known as the mole salamanders) and hence are rarely seen.

What’s even more unusual than seeing a salamander is finding its cast skin. The outer epidermal layer comes off in its entirety like a snake, but instead of being dry and scaly, it is soft and very fragile.

Some amphibians actually eat their cast skins. I remember watching a captive green frog shed its skin. When I first walked into the room, I thought something was dreadfully wrong. The frog was puffed up, like he’d just swallowed a golf ball, and he appeared to be breathing heavily and in distress.

I next noticed a translucent material about his mouth. Good heavens,

I thought, what could this slimy discharge be?

As I continued watching, though, I noticed the frog wasn’t expelling the slime, he was consuming it. Using his little froggy feet, he was methodically pushing the gooey strands into his mouth and swallowing them. Slowly – ever so slowly – the dim lightbulb in my brain began to brighten. The frog was molting and, not wanting to let good protein go to waste, was eating the cast skin.

I’ve heard that salamanders will consume their molts, too, but I’ve yet to observe that activity. The captive animals I’ve watched instead crawl out like a sausage exiting its casing and leave the semitransparent skin behind.

Our salamanders don’t seem to be interested in their sheds, but we certainly are. In fact, we added one to our collection just the other day.

We certainly wouldn’t want to let a perfectly good molt go to waste.

Pam Otto is the manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a facility of the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at 630-5134346 or potto@stcparks.org. Feedback on this column can be sent to editorial@kcchronicle.com.

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Like a lacy glove that’s been cast aside, the shed skin of a tiger salamander floats in a dish of water. Note the keratinized tips of the toes, which aid in digging and gripping.

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By RENEE TOMELL rtomell@shawmedia.com

Mahon said.

McMahon also extends an invitation to Kane County youth ages 14 to 18 to enroll in the free Law Enforcement Academy taking place this summer.

“The youth academy is a great program,” McMahon said. “I hope [it will] pique their interest.”

He said it’s designed for young adults who are interested in careers in law enforcement to learn about the criminal justice system. The partici-

begins at 7 p.m. March 21, is gearing up for its annual Poppy Day fundraiser in May. All veterans are invited to attend the post’s meetings and join. The gatherings are held

the third Tuesday of each month at the Batavia businesses. For information on the Batavia VFW, 645 S. River St. The Poppy Batavia American Legion and its activities, Day sale will take place for two weekends, visit bataviapost504.org.

May 13 and 14 and 20 and 21, at various – Kane County Chronicle

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The joys of being a parent

If you go n WHAT: Law Enforcement Academy

orientation program n WHEN: 6:30 p.m. June 8 n WHERE: Aurora Police Department,

1200 E. Indian Trail, Aurora n INFO: Call Pam Bradley at 630-262-

5107

pants will travel across the area to visit crime labs, learn about federal resources, visit the state’s attorney’s office and meet members of the judiciary as part of the curriculum.

An orientation program for parents and youth will begin at 6:30 p.m. June 8 at the Aurora Police Department, 1200 E. Indian Trail, Aurora. The academy is limited to 50 students, and the registration deadline is May 5. The academy will meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 19 to Aug. 2, capped by graduation Aug. 3.

For information, call Pam Bradley, the academy director, at the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office at 630-262-5107.

Looking ahead to the election, McMahon issued a reminder that voters who observe or experience voting problems or irregularities during the consolidated election April 4 should call his office to report the problems at 630-2085328. Assistant state’s attorneys will be available to respond to any incidents.

NEWS BRIEF American Legion Post 504 gears up for annual Poppy Day sale BATAVIA – American Legion Post 504 in Batavia, whose next monthly meeting

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ST. CHARLES – Law enforcement officers from across Kane County learned how to deal with violent incidents resulting in mass casualties at a recent police training program, whose keynote speakers dealt with the aftermath of the shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in 2012.

Joe At his monthly news McMahon briefing, Kane County State’s Attorney Joe McMahon said about 80 attended the annual training program, which also covered updates in search and seizure rules, changes in juvenile justice regulations and how to navigate the recently introduced Odyssey software program for Kane County’s case man-

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The keynote speakers discussing the fatal shooting of six by a white supremacist at the Sikh Temple were Police Chief Steve Anderson and Capt.

Mike Bolender of Oak Creek, Wis. McMahon said they shared the lessons learned from investigating the case along with practical tips on how law enforcement can prepare for such an event.

He said keynote speakers in years past have included representatives from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Drug Enforcement Administration, as well as a special agent from the Chicago office of the FBI who worked on the Boston Marathon terrorist bombing attack.

Attending the training program were people ranging from rookie officers to several police chiefs. “[Primarily,] the men and women who are on the street – front line,” Mc-

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The event, held at the Prairie Events Center at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road in St. Charles, will feature about 100 vendors showcasing what the St. Charles community has to offer.

Helping to serve the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce’s mission to provide support to local businesses and the community, as well as to urge area residents to “Shop St. Charles,” the annual Consumer Expo is free and open to the public. It is built to be a fun-filled day for residents of all ages, and will connect residents with local businesses that offer a wide array of products and services.

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

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• Brijido V. Guerra, 34, of the zero to 99 block of South Farnsworth Avenue in Aurora, was charged March 4 with domestic battery and possession of a controlled substance.

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• Jackelyn Martin, 35, of the 29W400 block of Ray Avenue, Winfield Township, was charged March 5 with retail theft.

• Morgan M. Gonzalez, 19, of the 1700 block of Jeanette Avenue, St. Charles, was charged March 4 with theft over $500.

• Mason H. Rhodes, 19, of the 1200 block of Jewel Avenue, St. Charles, was charged March 4 with possession of more than 10 grams but less than 30 grams of marijuana.

• Christopher J. Kronkow, 19, of the 1100 block of Larkspur Lane, Batavia, was charged March 7 with driving under the influence.

• Kara D. Mantzke, 25, of the 100 block of Bertram Drive, Yorkville, was charged March 8 with DUI, possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and improper lane use.

• Dylan G. Luethje, 19, of the 1000 block of North Fifth Avenue, St. Charles, was charged March 1 with underage drinking.

• Rosanna Mele, 20, of the 36W700 block of Stoneleat Drive, St. Charles Township, was charged Feb. 18 with underage drinking and unlawful use of an ID card.

• Nathan W. Beebee, 27, of the 11000 block of 195th Street, Mokena, was charged Jan. 23 with burglary and retail theft.

• Jessica M. Taskila, 30, of the 1100 block of Four Seasons Lane, Bolingbrook, was charged Jan. 31 with burglary and retail theft.

• Taylor Vann Granato, 26, of the 600 block of North Batavia

• Jason C. Adams, 24, of the Avenue, St. Charles, was charged Jan. 25 with disorderly conduct in 2700 block of Patten Avenue, Geneva, was charged Feb. 24 filing a false police report. with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

GENEVA • Kelly S. Kent, 51, of the 6N800 • Jeffrey N. Ward, 58, of the block of Aurora Avenue, St. 100 block of Abbey Lane, was Charles Township, was charged charged Jan. 6 with disorderly conduct for allegedly calling 911 Feb. 26 with public intoxication.

• Joseph K. Wagner, 20, of and saying he had a gun in his the 600 block of Illinois Street, back pocket when he did not.

Geneva, was charged March 2 • Katherine S. Mutchler, 18, with possession of marijuana. of the 3100 block of Adamson Drive, Geneva, was charged Feb. In the same incident, Tyler A. Lechman, 18, of the 700 block of 20 with two counts of misdeNorth Street, Geneva, was also meanor domestic battery. charged March 2 with posses• Kodi J. Cervantes, 24, of sion of marijuana. the zero to 99 block of North • Christian Perez, 22, of the Andover Lane, Geneva, was 400 block of East Brown Street, charged March 3 with possession of marijuana, possession of West Chicago, was charged Feb. 25 with DUI. drug equipment, driving with a • Demarcus D. Wiggins, 19, of the suspended license and driving 3400 block of West Jackson Street, without insurance.

Chicago, was charged March 2 • Magdalena Rzepecka, 49, with possession of marijuana. of the 2000 block of Sandell Lane, North Aurora, was charged BATAVIA March 3 with DUI and driving • Henedina S. Lopez-Lira, 20, of with a blood alcohol content the 500 block of Michigan Avenue, greater than 0.08 percent.

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• Raul L. Gerena Jr., 36, of the 2100 block of Best Place, Aurora, was arrested March 2 on a Kendall County warrant for failure to appear on a traffic offense. He also was charged with driving too fast for conditions and having no valid driver’s license at Kirk Road and East Wilson Street, Batavia.

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Haugen refused to take a Breathalyzer test and was later charged with driving under the influence. He posted $300 bond or 10 percent of $3,000 bail and is to appear in court March 15.

Police contacted the backhoe’s owner, who is Haugen’s employer, who said Haugen was supposed to have the backhoe but was not supposed to be using it except for work purposes, the report stated.

By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – A Winfield Township man was charged with felony aggravated driving under the influence, according to police reports released under the Freedom of Information Act. Christopher E. Altman, 38, of the 29W500 block of Winchester Circle, Winfield Township, was charged Feb. 18 Christopher with the felony E. Altman because it was his third driving under the influence charge, reports stated.

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According to police reports, Altman was driving a black Chevrolet Malibu shortly after midnight on South 14th Street as it merges into a traffic island when police saw the vehicle turn into the wrong lane.

When police pulled Altman over, he admitted to drinking three beers that night and having smoked marijuana, reports stated.

Altman refused a Breathalyzer test, and when he was being put into handcuffs, he pushed the officer away, was tackled to the ground, but kept resisting and trying to push himself up, requiring the assistance of another officer, reports stated.

1200 block of East Wilson Street, Batavia, was arrested March 3 on a Batavia Police Department warrant for domestic battery.

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utility work, being that it was close to [9:30 p.m.] It was Saturday night, and there were no safety cones, barrels or any other safety devices nearby.”

When the officer pulled up and put on his lights, a man standing near the backhoe, holding his phone – possibly filming the backhoe – scampered up the hill and disappeared through an opening in the fence, the report stated. The officer ordered the driver, later identified as Jeffrey J. Haugen, 25, of the 1800 block of Chandler Avenue, to dismount from the backhoe, whereby the officer smelled a strong odor of alcohol on him, the report stated.

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St. Charles police officer earns honor for outstanding work KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com The Kane County Chiefs of Police Association, in partnership with Batavia Moose Lodge #682, has announced that the winner of the 2016 Louis Spuhler Award for outstanding police work is Officer Johnathon Losurdo of the St. Charles Police Department.

The following is a summary of an incident taken from the nomination letter submitted by St. Charles Police Chief James Keegan: “On March 18, 2016, Officer Johnathon Losurdo was dispatched to a local hotel to investigate the report of a possible suicide in progress. Upon arrival he met with subjects who reported to him that a despondent female family member was in fact in the hotel room and was reportedly attempting to hang herself in the bathroom. The subjects reported that they had attempted to intervene but had been forced out of the bathroom by the female and

the door was now locked.

“Officer Losurdo immediately announced his presence at the bathroom door, and after receiving no response, forced the door open. Upon gaining entry, he located an unresponsive adult female victim with a bed sheet wrapped around her neck, hanging from the shower curtain rod. Officer Losurdo immediately reacted by raising the subject’s body to relieve the pressure around her neck, then retrieved a knife from his pocket and proceeded to cut the sheet away from the curtain rod. He placed the victim on the floor and removed the sheet from her neck. As he assessed the unresponsive victim’s condition and prepared to perform other life saving measures, the victim regained partial consciousness. The subject was subsequently transported by fire department medics to receive additional medical care and did in fact survive this near tragedy.

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tions taken by Officer Losurdo in this incident were no doubt the difference between life and death for this individual.”

The Louis Spuhler Award is named after a retired lieutenant from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office who approached the Batavia Moose Lodge with an idea to recognize the top police officer in the county. Spuhler passed away before he could see his idea put into action. The award was named in his honor. This was the 40th annual event.

“Each of the 14 nominations this year was an example of the great work that officers do throughout the county on a daily basis,” said Kane County Chiefs of Police Association Award Committee Chair David Kintz “It is a difficult process for the Batavia Moose Lodge to only pick one winner. ” The event was held at Pheasant Run Resort on March 9. Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns was Photo provided the keynote speaker. He exOfficer Johnathon Losurdo (left) stands with St. Charles Chief of Popressed his gratitude to every officer for the work they do on lice James Keegan. Losurdo received the Louis Spuhler Award for outstanding police work in 2016. a daily basis.

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Friends of Brittany and Tiffany Coffland console one another at a memorial outside the condominium complex, where they were found shot to death March 10 in St. Charles.

A makeshift memorial is set up in honor of Brittany and Tiffany Coffland outside the condominium complex. Their father, Randall, was also found dead and their mother is hospitalized in stable condition.

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while Anjum Coffland was living separately from her husband in another condominium on South Fifth Avenue in St. Charles. Kintz said he did not know how long they had been living apart.

Two 9 mm handguns were recovered in the condo, but Kintz said police could not immediately confirm that they were owned by Randall Coffland,

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nor which weapon – or both – were used in the shootings.

One gun was in the vicinity of Randall Coffland; the other was found in a closet, Kintz said. Evidence technicians found a single bullet casing in the vicinity of each victim, he said. A single bullet injured both of Anjum Coffland’s legs, he said.

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ST. CHARLES – Randall Coffland told a 911 dispatcher on March 10 that he shot his daughters to death, that he shot his wife, and he was going to shoot himself.

“I just shot and killed my children,” Randall Coffland is heard saying on a 911 recording. “And I shot my wife.

And I’m going to shoot myself … I’m going to kill myself now, too.”

At a news conference March 12, St. Charles Deputy Chief David Kintz released the 911 tapes, in addition to chilling details about the deaths of 16-year-old twins Brittany S. Coffland and Tiffany S. Coffland at the hands of their father.

Even as Randall Coffland was telling the 911 dispatcher what he had done, his wife, Anjum Coffland, 46, can be heard screaming to another emergency dispatcher that her husband had killed her girls and shot her in the legs.

“Oh my God, my husband shot my kids!” Anjum Coffland said to the 911 operator. “My daughters are dead! …

I’m going into shock. I’ve lost a lot of blood. … He’s finally lost it.”

Randall Coffland, 48, and his daughters were all found with single gunshot wounds to their heads in a condominium at 450 S. First St., St. Charles, where he lived with the girls, Kintz said.

An autopsy was performed on all three individuals, and the preliminary cause of death for each twin was confirmed to be a single gunshot wound to the head, according to the Kane County Coroner’s Office, while the preliminary cause of death for the father was determined to be a single self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Toxicology samples were collected and sent to a forensic lab.

Anjum Coffland was taken to Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, where she was listed in stable condition as of March 12, Kintz said.

The girls would have had their 17th birthdays on March 14, Kintz said.

Randall Coffland and the twins were living at the South First Street address,

“The weapons are still part of our investigation … to determine where the weapons came from. He did have a valid FOID card,” Kintz said, referring to the firearm owners identification card that gun owners are required to have.

“We have no indication of a struggle, other than the violence of the crime with gunshots,” Kintz said. “As far as I know, there was nothing strewn about to show there was a fight.”

One daughter was found on a couch, the other in a bedroom, he said.

Police did speak to the mother at the hospital, but Kintz said he did not initially know the content of those conversations.

Kintz could also not say why Anjum Coffland was at her husband’s residence that day.

“We have to figure out what brought her back to the apartment,” Kintz said.

Police do not know what, if anything, had triggered the chain of events, and investigators would be talking to friends and others who knew the family, Kintz said.

“We don’t have anything at this point,” Kintz said. “That is part of the follow-up – we have to talk to people and determine what led to this. … This was a tragic and horrific event. Three lives were lost, and another was injured. First responders have also had to deal with the aftermath of this event, and our entire community mourns the loss of the victims.”

While Kintz said the shootings are still under investigation by both his department and the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force, the official causes of death will be determined by the coroner, he said.

The investigators are also in consultation with the Kane County State’s Attorney’s office, Kintz said.

Randall Coffland did not have any previous history of domestic violence, Kintz said.

Police were called to the Fifth Avenue address about a month ago for domestic trouble, but there were no charges, Kintz said.

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Friends, community mourn slain twins St. Charles East students and community members light candles March 11 during a vigil in honor of 16-year-old twins Brittany and Tiffany Coffland, who were found shot to death March 10 in a St. Charles condominium.

By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – A crowd of St. Charles East High School students, many holding candles, gathered just before dusk in the 400 block of South First Street on March 11 to honor the memories of their slain classmates, twins Brittany S. and Tiffany S. Coffland, both 16, who were juniors.

An alcove at a condominium building hosted a makeshift altar to the twins and their father, their names on three crosses, flanked by prayer candles and surrounded by bouquets of flowers and stuffed animals “They were just really sweet,” Savhanna Thiry, 16, a junior, said as she struggled to hold back tears. “They always meant well. They were always super nice and super fun. I don’t think there was ever a day where they were like rude or anything. Obviously, with so many people here, they will be missed. They are no longer in our lives, but they will be forever in our hearts.”

The twins and their father, Randall R. Coffland, 48, were shot to death March 10 in what police called a domestic incident. St. Charles police have confirmed that Randall Coffland shot his daughters and wife.

The girls’ mother, Anjum S. Coffland, 46, was at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital as of March 11, listed in stable condition, St. Charles police stated in a news release.

The girls’ parents were married but living at separate addresses – their father at the First Street condominium where the shooting occurred, and their mother on South Fifth Avenue, police said.

Christina Ruffino, 17, also a junior, said Brittany was her best friend sophomore year.

“She was a great girl,” Ruffino said, speaking through tears. “She always had a smile on her face. She was never sad.

She was extremely smart, always a good student. She was an awesome friend. I’m so disappointed to know this has happened to her and Tiffany and her dad.”

Sam Rush, 17, another classmate of Brittany’s, said he wanted to pay his respects at the vigil.

“She was really nice. She always had a smile on her face,”

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ABOVE: Members of the St. Charles East community light candles during a vigil honoring 16-year-old twins Brittany and Tiffany Coffland, who were found shot to death at home in St. Charles.

LEFT: St. Charles East students and members of the community light a sky lantern during a candlelight vigil March 11. talked,” Lolis said. “She was so sweet.”

Crismelle Dabu, 17, had math class with Tiffany.

“She loved music,” Dabu said. “She had a really big passion for music, and she was like the sweetest person ever.

She never had anything bad Paul Lencioni to say about anybody. … We Blue Goose Market managing partner used to sit next to each other in math, and we both found common interests.”

Alexa Baumann, 17, also a Rush said. “She had a good sense of humor, and she was classmate of the twins, said she had different classes with both really smart.”

Dimitra Lolis, 17, also knew of them. Baumann is an intern Brittany from their psycholo- at the Kane County Chronicle.

“I had Tiffany in social gy class.

“She sat behind me, and we studies, and Brittany was in

“We’re sad. We’re angry.

We’re hurt. [Brittany Coffland] was one of our family. … We are brokenhearted.”

my psychology class and U.S. history,” Baumann said. “They were two of the nicest people.”

Paul Lencioni, managing partner of the Blue Goose Market, just across the street from the apartment where the shootings occurred, said he knew Brittany as an employee for about a year.

“She was one of the most wonderful kids,” Lencioni said.

“We’re sad. We’re angry. We’re hurt. She was one of our family. … We are brokenhearted.”

Brad Henkin, whose daughter was friends with Tiffany, said the whole situation was shocking.

“Tiffany was a bright girl,”

Henkin said. “It’s a shame her life should have ended so short.”

In the wake of the shootings, Mayor Ray Rogina said in a statement that St. Charles experienced a horrific personal tragedy.

“Being the close-knit community we are, an incident of this nature has impact beyond the immediate family – we think about and pray for the extended family, which includes relatives, high school students and other friends,” Rogina said. “We also pray for the greater community, all of us, that we will stand tall and provide calm and peace at such a tragic moment.”

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North Ave., for the event. Children, ages 9 and younger, will start lining up at 9:45 a.m. Participants meet at the entrance Many businesses and Kane County gate to the River View Miniature Golf taxing districts have electronic signs Course. The program is for the following in front of their buildings, which could age groups: 2 and younger with parent; promote voter registration and early children ages 3 and 4; children ages 5 voting, stated a news release from the Kane County Clerk’s Office, which notes and 6; and children ages 7 through 9. that Kane County Clerk John Cunningham Participants are asked to bring their own baskets to collect the eggs; parents is reaching out to these establishments should limit each child to 10 eggs, the for the upcoming April 4 consolidated release stated. election.

The Elburn and Countryside Fire ProtecGeneva church announces free tion District was the first participant to community supper March 21 have its sign scrolling to read “RememGENEVA – A free Community Third ber to Register to Vote” and “Vote Early,” Tuesday Supper will take place from 4:30 the release stated. Other businesses or to 7 p.m. March 21 at the United Methorganizations that wish to participate odist Church of Geneva, 211 Hamilton St., should call Chief Deputy Clerk Susan Geneva.

Ericson at 630-232-5965. Visit www.

Anyone wishing to donate money to kanevotes.org for information on early the supper program can do so by sending voting and registration dates. a check to the church office marked Park District invites community “Third Tuesday Suppers,” or people can donate to the “Quiet Can” that sits on for annual Easter Egg Hunt the beverage table on supper night. All ST. CHARLES – Community members funds go directly to supper expenses, a are invited to join the St. Charles Park news release stated. To learn more, call District for the annual Easter Egg Hunt 630-232-7120. at 10 a.m. April 8. Staff will be placing – Kane County Chronicle 18,000 eggs in Pottawatomie Park, 8

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2 17 Thank you to all sponsors, businesses, organizations, and volunteers who helped support the 2017 St. Charles St. Patrick’s Parade!

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Anthony helped the boys basketball team to a 6-3 record during the month of February.

He averaged 15.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 3.1 steals during that stretch as the North Stars competed against some of the top teams in the state, including St. Joe’s, Benet Academy and Geneva. He helped lead the team to victories against Elgin, Streamwood, Geneva and Chicago Foreman as well as a Regional Semi-Final victory against Crystal Lake Central.

Cameron has been a varsity gymnast for three years, individually qualifying for the IHSA sectionals each year.

This year on vault, she was named All-Conference and qualified for state. Cameron is involved in many things at Batavia High School.

Besides gymnastics, she is on the soccer team, is in four Honors Societies and on the Student Athletic Board.

Kat is a freshman who started every game for the Central Rockets Girls basketball team. She was the teams’s MVP, the leading scorer and rebounder is her first season as a varsity player.

Kat was named to the 1st team All-Conference for the Kishwaukee River Conference.

Geneva Girls’ Basketball player junior Maddy Yelle. She played an incredible post season for the State Champion Geneva Vikings and was the difference maker for the Vikings in many of their games because of her strong defense and ability to attack the rim on offense. Coach Meadows says,“We have put Maddy on the other team’s best players, and she has shut them down. She has really been a key piece to our successful post-season run, on both sides of the ball. Maddy is our most athletic kid and she shows that in every game.”

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She set new personal indoor records for both the 55 and 200, and is now #3 and #5 all time respectively in those events in Saints history.

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Julie Ann Mitchell, age 56, of St. Charles, passed away March 9, 2017. She was born February 15, 1961 to Glenn and Dorothy Hammer in Harvard, Illinois and was raised in St. Charles Illinois. Julie had a successful career with the phone company and has been happily retired for five years.

She is survived by her loving husband, William; son, Nicolas (Kimberly) Boatner; grand-daughters, Cecelia Marie, and Charlotte Dorothy Boatner; parents, Glenn and Dorothy Hammer; siblings, Bruce (Kathy) Hammer, Lisa (Dan) Hultine, Jason (Maggie) Hammer; numerous nieces, nephews, and countless friends.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Timothy Hammer.

Visitation will be 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Yurs Funeral Home 1771 W. State Street, Geneva, IL 60134. Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 17, 2017 at Hossanna! Lutheran Church 36W925 Red Gate Road, St. Charles, IL 60174.

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Born: November 27, 1943 Died: March 12, 2017 Mary Saupp, age 73, of Batavia, formerly of Elburn, passed away quietly at home, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family, Sunday, March 12, 2017. After a short but fierce illness, Mary is finally free, living strong and whole again in Heaven.

She was born November 27, 1943, in Elburn, the daughter of Thomas and Isabelle (Johnson) Conville.

She is survived by her loving husband, Frank Saupp; two children, Lisa (William Carmon)

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Saupp and Frank(Amber) Saupp IV; eight grandchildren, Alexis Holder, Dallas Edwards, FrankSaupp V, Michael Saupp, Kathryn Lee, Patrick Lee, Elizabeth Lee and Lindsay Lee; three great-grandchildren; one brother, David Conville; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a circle of good friends.

She now joins her parents, Thomas and Isabelle Conville; in-laws, Gertrude and Frank Saupp; a brother-in-law, John Saupp and sisterin-laws, Linda and Paula Conville who preceded her in death.

Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Friday March 17, with a memorial service to begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Elburn Community Congregational Church. Rev. Dr. Walter Thyng, pastor of the church, will officiate with interment to follow at Blackberry Twp. Cemetery, Elburn, IL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to be sent to H.E.L.P. at www. helpinganimals.org.

Tributes may also be forwarded to the same address, the Conley Funeral Home Facebook Page, or at www.conleycare.com where you can also find her full life story.

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John W. Webster, age 71, of Geneva, IL, passed away on March 3, 2017.

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Civic engagement offers lessons in leadership, personal development My journey from a newly enrolled student at Waubonsee Community College to president of the Waubonsee Community College Student Senate has been defined by civic engagement.

Involvement in one’s community is not only an important way to give back, but it is also an opportunity that widens your network, sharpens your skills and opens your mind.

During my first year at Waubonsee, I was introduced to several clubs and activities, including the Waubonsee Student Senate. I decided to run for Student Senate to gain leadership experience because I believe that if you want to positively change the world, you should start within your own community. As a student representative, I went from a senator, to vice president, to my current position as senate president.

This experience has helped me grow in many ways. With this new involvement and new responsibility, I not only developed as a person, but my network and the community I built around myself grew as well.

As a Waubonsee Community College student, I have learned that “student” is a word that you can mold into whatever experience you seek to gain.

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WAUBONSEE VOICES Yosemite Pinedo to conduct a meeting. But my lessons have been about more than learning new tools and skills. I also learned how to lead a group of people in a professional and efficient manner, and I learned how to shape myself as a leader.

A huge part of leadership involves listening to your peers. The only way to truly understand your peers and what they want is to listen and be empathetic. Practicing these skills of listening and empathy in Student Senate has helped me to keep an open mind. I also learned to delegate tasks, work efficiently within the team and to make difficult choices and have the confidence to carry them through.

But the rewards of this experience have been many: Not only have I learned all of these skills, but I have also met many people who continue to mentor me, support me and open doors for me. Civic engagement is the thread that binds a community together, and it takes many individuals to create a strong bond. While I have learned much as a student in the classroom, I have also learned so much by engaging with the community that is built around those classrooms.

Yosemite Pinedo is Student Senate president at Waubonsee Community College. The “Waubonsee Voices” column runs the third Wednesday of each month. Comments and questions can be sent to editorial@kcchronicle.com.

NEWS BRIEF more. The lecture will also cover a brief Program on raising backyard chickens hatches at Garfield Farm history of chickens and egg collection, CAMPTON HILLS – At 1 p.m. March 19, Garfield Farm Museum will host an afternoon session on raising a small flock of backyard chickens.

The workshop will serve as a basic introduction to starting one’s own flock.

Special projects manager and director of the chicken breeding program Dave Bauer and museum volunteer Samira Bamberger will provide instruction.

Attendees will learn about chicken care, breed selection, incubation choices and

and it will include hands-on participation to learn how to handle birds.

There is an $8 donation for the class.

Reservations are preferred and may be made by contacting the museum at 630-584-8485 or info@garfieldfarm.org.

Participants should dress for the weather and wear appropriate foot gear for winter conditions. Garfield Farm Museum is 5 miles west of Geneva, off Route 38 on Garfield Road.

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SUGAR GROVE – Roaring laughter, excellent advice and the opportunity to flaunt what they’ve been creating during Show and Tell are all part of the experience when Sugar Grove’s Common Threads Quilt Guild meets on the second Wednesday of the month at the Sugar Grove Community Building.

Members of the group often spend their Sundays at the Sugar Grove Fire Department, which has provided them with space to sew together and enjoy fellowship.

“There are a lot of bigger groups around that will have national authors speak and stuff, but we’re happy with our intimate group,” Quilt Guild President Janet Lamberton said. “We’re just a group of ladies that likes to get together with each other and share our passion for fabrics and sewing, and to encourage one another.”

The Quilt Guild, which was founded in 2009, has about 40 members and wouldn’t be what it is today without Jan Carroll, the original president.

Carroll passed away in January.

“She touched so many of our lives and is going to be missed so much,” Lamberton said. “Without her efforts, the guild wouldn’t be what it is today.”

Local support also has helped the Quilt Guild thrive.

“Most of us live here in Sugar Grove, but we have some nice outsiders that have joined us,” Sugar Grove resident Joan Perrin said. “The outsiders heard so many good things about us that they

To learn more about Sugar Grove’s Common Threads Quilt Guild, email ct_qt_info@ yahoo.com Members participate in a fabric strip exchange at the end of the Common Threads Quilt Guild meeting Feb. 8 at the Sugar Grove Community Building.

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wanted to be a part of it, which is nice to know.”

Unlike other quilting guilds that have membership in the hundreds, the Common Threads Quilt Guild is much smaller, and that’s one of the reasons why it’s become so popular, members said.

“I got involved in quilting in 2009 and it’s a great group of ladies here, and what I really like is we have a wide age group,” Sugar Grove resident Rebecca Cromley said. “We have great stories and people, and being local, it’s convenient. There are some oth-

er guilds that are nice, but they have hundreds of people, so we like our group a lot here.”

Batavia resident Deanne Simpson heard about the group from a friend about 18 months ago. She also said she appreciates its intimacy.

“I like how they pull a lot from within the group to teach various things,” she said. “And it’s a very friendly group. You wouldn’t believe the number of ideas that are shared. There’s a lot of imagination. I’ve gotten a lot of good ideas by coming here.”

Bonnie Lundberg had heard some

mumblings in her hometown of Sycamore about how much fun the group was having, and then heard it reiterated during a retreat. She inquired about the group a year ago and has been a fixture at the gatherings ever since.

“I went to a retreat in Rochelle and someone was talking about how nice of a guild this is, so one of my other friends came down to see it and we’ve kept coming back ever since,” she said.

Newcomers are welcome to stop in during one of the Wednesday sessions.

To learn more about the group, email ct_qt_info@yahoo.com.

‘Laser Comedy Show’ to be held at Sugar Grove Public Library

By STEFANIE FRAZIER editorial@kcchronicle.com SUGAR GROVE – People of all ages are urged to check out a laser comedy show at 11 a.m. March 25 at the Sugar Grove Public Library.

The “Chris Fair: Laser Comedy Show” will be staged in Meeting Room C. The library is at 125 S. Municipal Drive.

A Chicago resident, Chris Fair created the laser comedy show and improvises throughout the event.

Calling himself a comedian and performing artist, Fair said he has performed in about 30 laser comedy festivals across the U.S. the past few years.

“I’ve already established this is kind of my brand,” Fair said.

In the laser comedy show, Fair uses laser reactive technology to create characters. They come alive when drawn with laser pens. This results in

continuous action, with voice-overs applied on top of the art.

“It’s definitely going to be one of a kind,” said Aimee Marx, youth services manager at the library. “What he does Chris Fair is very different. It’s not like your typical library puppet show or library magician.”

Fair called his show “alternative storytelling” and “alternative comedy.”

“It’s one of the few children’s shows where they get to influence the outcome of the story,” Fair said. “I feed off of the audience.”

Fair recalled an instance in which he knew there would be a unicorn character. The children knew it, too, because they had vocalized where the unicorn was.

Feedback from audiences prompts him to take “notes” when creating a

story.

“I can’t just have all of my cards out on the table at once,” Fair said.

“When the unicorn finally emerged, I definitely got an ovation.”

Attendees can expect a brainstorming session at the beginning of the show. The audience can give Fair feedback, such as what they wore for their last Halloween costume.

Fair will stand behind a screen, drawing green art with laser pens while telling the story.

All Fair knows is his basic formula includes a protagonist, antagonist, struggle and climax.

“The good guys fight the bad guys,” Fair said. “It’s all made up on the spot.”

As for voices, Fair said he usually has a male, female and child. He has voiced a “nerdy voice,” a distinct-sounding prince, and an Australian kangaroo.

Fair also can whip up a bunch of supporting characters. He has made sound effects, such as moving forward and backward through a pipe.

Fair includes close-ups and bird’seye views of the story.

“It’s like a live comic book,” Fair said.

Toward the end of a show, some children will have a chance to draw a “bad guy” character. Fair will create superheroes to save the day, based on the audience’s suggestion.

Library Director Shannon Halikias spoke positively of the upcoming show.

“It’s going to be a very unique experience,” Halikias said. “It’s a blend of storytelling and interaction with the audience that participants may not have seen before.”

Those interested in attending the show must register at www.sugargrove.lib.il.us.

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D-303 Early Childhood Program is Award of Excellence winner KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE

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editorial@kcchronicle.com ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles School District 303 Early Childhood Program has been designated by the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Development as a winner of the Award of Excellence.

The Award of Excellence is the highest level of the quality rating and improvement system in Illinois, and recognizes research-based best practices in specific content areas, a news release from District 303 stated. The Award demonstrates successful implementation of high-quality programming of inclusion practices for preschool-age children.

District 303’s Early Childhood Program had previously been designated as a member of the Gold Circle of Quality by ExceleRate Illinois, the release stated.

District 303 conducts its Early Childhood Program at four school sites: Davis Primary, Ferson Creek Elementary, Fox Ridge Elementary and Norton Creek Elementary. For information about the program, visit www. d303.org or contact the early childhood

office at 331-228-4834.

Inclusion is a basic principle in early care and education. This principle guides policies and practices that are embedded throughout early childhood programs, ensuring that young children with special needs are cared for and educated alongside their peers who do not have special needs, the release stated.

Federal law protects the rights of children and adults with disabilities and – more specifically – requires that preschool students be served and educated in the least restrictive environment possible with typically developing peers.

The Gold Circle of Quality recognizes programs that have demonstrated quality on all 15 standards of early childhood instruction as validated by a state-approved assessor. Gold Circle programs meet or exceed specific quality benchmarks on learning environment, instructional quality, and all program administrative standards; group size and staff/child ratios; staff qualifications; and professional development.

ExceleRate Illinois is under the direction of the governor’s Office of Early Childhood Development, the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Broadway’s ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ features music with a message

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THE WRITE PLACE Emma Chrusciel of loneliness and a desire to be accepted, which “Dear Evan Hansen” depicts throughout the show. I think there is a little bit of Evan in each of us, which makes the musical that much more compelling.

I have yet to see the show live; it is being performed in New York City. However, that doesn’t mean the soundtrack and storyline have made any less of an impact on me – tears were streaming down my face the first time I heard some of the songs, and the show has made me more aware of the isolation others may feel and what I can do to help. I hope I get the chance to experience the music and message live someday.

The chorus of the song “Disappear” from the show’s first act goes like this: “No one deserves to be forgotten, no one deserves to fade away. No one should flicker out or have any doubt that it matters that they are here. No one deserves to disappear.” Because of “Dear Evan Hansen,” millions of people have been reminded of this truth, and it just goes to show the power that one musical can have on someone’s emotions and worldview. So go listen to the cast recording (I recommend having tissues handy), read more about the plot, and if you ever get the opportunity to see this show, take it (and take me with you please!). I hope that Evan’s story continues to encourage and inspire audiences for many performances to come.

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.

LETTERS Let there be heat

To the editor: I would like to publicly thank Kane County Chairman Chris Lauzen for his help in getting the LaFox Metra Station commuters a heater.

As a commuter, I’ve been begging Metra via surveys and direct emails for a heater in the center track shelter for many years. With every ticket hike, Metra touts the upgrades to other stations closer in to the city, but nothing about LaFox, where we already pay some of the highest ticket prices.

I wasn’t asking for the sauna-like heat that stations such as Geneva or Itasca have in their stations. You could bake muffins in there it’s so hot. Neither was I asking for a coffeestand like the one at Winfield. That lady must get up REALLY early.

All I wanted was something to make it a little more tolerable than the Siberian wind

Write to us The Kane County Chronicle welcomes original letters on public issues. Letters must include the author’s full name, home address and day and evening telephone numbers. We limit letters to 400 words. All letters are subject to editing for length and clarity at the sole discretion of the editor. Letters can be emailed to letters@ kcchronicle.com, faxed to 630-444-1641 and mailed to Letters, Kane County Chronicle, 333 N. Randall Road, Suite 1, St. Charles, IL 60174.

tunnel we normally have.

Each county served by Metra has at least one representative on the board.

It turns out the Kane County Metra board member is hired by the Kane County chairman, Chris Lauzen. I

didn’t know the Metra board member, but I did talk to Mr. Lauzen in the past. I knew he’d be responsive, just like he was as a state senator, and he’s a genuinely nice guy. Unlike many elected officials in Chicagoland, particularly in “Crook” County, all Mr. Lauzen has ever gotten from me is my one vote and a thank you, and he didn’t even ask me for those.

True to form after hearing my request, Mr. Lauzen took action, and in short order we had heat.

So, to my fellow LaFox Metra riders, if you find yourself a little chilled while you wait for your train on the center track at LaFox, reach over and press that orange button and thank Chris Lauzen, the most responsive elected official I’ve ever known in 30-plus years as a voter.

Ken Weinberg Geneva

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This musical surpassed everyone’s expectations by breaking box office records and selling incredible amounts of tickets.

Its album reached the Billboard Top 10, something only a few shows in history have done. It has received rave reviews from both professional critics and ordinary theatregoers.

And guess what? It’s not “Hamilton.”

That’s right, there’s another hit musical on Broadway, one called “Dear Evan Hansen” that already has seen “Hamilton”-level impact. While I try to vary my columns so I’m not solely gushing about theater, I feel like this production deserves some adulation, so bear with me.

Perhaps you’ll fall in love with it as well.

“Dear Evan Hansen” revolves around a teen boy named Evan who struggles to balance his extreme social anxiety with the difficulties he faces as the son of a single mother at home.

When a classmate and fellow loner named Connor commits suicide, Evan decides to take action and spread a message of kindness and acceptance around his school. In doing so, he gains the friends, popularity and even family that he always wanted.

Yet Evan also finds himself tangled in a lie that is intensified by social media, and the devastating repercussions cause him to question himself and the world he lives in.

What makes “Dear Evan Hansen” so unique and resonant is its relatability to today’s world. Many of the issues addressed in the show, such as mental health, family problems and social media, are deeply personal for audience members, and the impeccable portrayal of the issues by the cast truly tugs on the heartstrings. With no offense to “Phantom of the Opera” or “The Lion King,” most of us just can’t relate to being haunted by a deformed composer or becoming ruler of an animal kingdom. However, every single one of us has dealt with feelings

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Geneva High School gymnastics state finalist Claire Ginsberg (left) and girls varsity basketball player Grace Loberg get together for a photo March 8 during a celebration at the school. Ginsberg, the girls basketball team state champions and the dance team state champions were honored for their accomplishments during the winter sports season.

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Geneva honors gymnast Ginsberg, state champion basketball, dance teams

By CHRIS ROLLIN WALKER editorial@kcchronicle.com

• Thursday, March 16, 2017

GENEVA – Grace Loberg is a foot taller than Clare Ginsberg.

Their respective athletic feats for Geneva High School are equally impressive.

The two Geneva seniors were recognized along with many others during a championship celebration at the high school March 8.

Geneva celebrated the girls basketball team’s Class 4A state title, the dance team winning an unprecedented fourth straight state title in January, and Ginsberg being named all-state while placing in three events and taking third in the all-around at the state finals in February. Ginsberg also won the all-around title as a freshman and led the team to second place in the state in 2015.

“What a great year we’re having here at Geneva,” Vikings athletic director Dave Carli said. “From the start of fall with the boys golf team, the boys and girls cross country teams going downstate, the dance team as a fourtime state champ, Claire [Ginsberg] with four outstanding years, and now the girls basketball team.

“It’s just been a great year, and you know what? We’re not satisfied yet. We still have the spring to go.”

Principal Tom Rogers said the girls are more than amazing athletes – they also are champions on and off the playing field.

“These trophies and the medals are incredible, but as the principal of Geneva High School, I am so thrilled to be standing here talking about top-notch young ladies,” he said. “They do a great job every day in living their lives and doing the right things and making the community at Geneva proud.”

Dance team coach Amy VanWagenen believes she’s blessed to coach a great group of kids.

“They’re the coolest group of kids I could ever have,” she said. “They’re so kind, so responsible and so hardworking. To be state champs four years in a row means a lot, and to think that this team had no seniors. Hopefully they’ll all be back next year.”

Sophomore dancer Katie Wagner said winning the state title still hasn’t sunk in yet.

“It’s still an unreal feeling,” she said. “Every time that I think that we won, it doesn’t feel real. I don’t know

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Geneva High School athletes, coaches, fans and administrators mingle March 8 during a championship celebration at the school. The girls basketball and dance teams both won state titles, the first time in school history two teams won state in the same season.

Geneva High School varsity basketball player Brie Borkowicz (center) signs a basketball March 8 during a celebration of the team’s state title.

School administrators hosted the celebration that also honored the girls dance team state champion and all-state gymnast Claire Ginsberg. how to explain it.”

Junior dancer Triana Lee feels the same way.

“It’s amazing, and to be here is amazing,” she said. “I’m so blessed to be a part of this. It’s so cool and our coach is the best. She’s so amazing. She motivates us and pushes us to the limits. We wouldn’t be here today if not for her.”

It was the first time in school history that the Vikings won two state championships in the same school year, let alone in the same season just

weeks apart. That certainly impressed Mark Grosso, the school board president.

“This fall I thought nothing could top the Chicago Cubs, but I think we just did that [March 4],” he said. “Great job ladies.”

Loberg, who will play volleyball at Wisconsin, had a lot to do with that successful March weekend, scoring 29 points, snagging 17 rebounds and getting five steals in wins against Fremd and Edwardsville in Normal.

“This was super cool of the school to

do this for all of us,” Loberg said. “They came up with the idea of having us together and we’re all friends here so it was fun to be able to celebrate together with our parents and other people in the stands. It was very thoughtful.”

Loberg doesn’t want the celebrating to end, though.

“I just had the best weekend of my life [at state],” she said. “I’m still floating and we’re still celebrating. I’ve been watching the videos of the game every night. It’s so awesome.”

Now, she can focus on finishing her studies – which certainly will be less thrilling – before graduating along with teammates Emily Uplegger, Kyla Chenier and Emma Harkleroad, as well as Ginsberg.

“Grace and I played club soccer together for about eight years and now we’re both leaving Geneva as state champs,” Ginsberg said. “It’s amazing how this all ended. I had a great state finals weekend, which was great, and then to watch the girls win the state title was amazing. I couldn’t have asked for a better ending.”

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Marina Anderson earns major sponsorship, close to racing dragster

By JASON ROSSI jrossi@shawmedia.com

ST. CHARLES – Inside an unassuming shop just off Route 25 in St. Charles, Marina Anderson is hard at work to become the next top drag racer in the country.

She is well on her way.

The 24-year-old Lombard resident earned a $1,000 sponsorship from Champion Auto Parts as part of the Search for a Champion. Now she is one of 25 finalists for the $50,000 grand prize in the same contest. Voting concludes March 23 at sfac.championautoparts.com/entry/955.

“I was really nervous at the end of the voting for the first part before I found out I was a finalist. I’m even more nervous now, but I don’t have control over it even though I’m asking people to vote every day,” Anderson Sandy Bressner - sbressner@shawmedia.com said. “Honestly, I just feel lucky to be a finalist and be able to represent Cham- Marina Anderson stands next to the spoiler of her top-fuel dragster March 9 at the Anderson Family Dragster shop in St. Charles. pion this year.”

The $1,000 sponsorship is nice. The process of putting the car back togeth- that would scare most people. At Byron in big prize would be game-changing moner after a winter spent breaking it down 2015, she was clocked at 1.14 seconds over Numbers to know ey for Anderson and her Anderson Famand inspecting the parts with the goal of 60 feet, but that wasn’t a full burn. Speeds ily Dragster team, which includes father getting it track ready for testing in April. in excess of 270 mph are her future.

Number Scott Anderson and longtime family “Once you take off, everything The work isn’t thrilling, but it’s necof cylinders friend and crew chief Dave Daunheimer. essary to make sure the car is ready slows down,” she said.

Number of spark plugs, “It’s amazing for me because Chamto go and passes the NHRA testing two per cylinder pion is such a well-known name and I process. Earning an NHRA license Finish line don’t have a lot of that backing yet,” Matakes one half-track pass and two quarGallons of fuel consumed Even though she has been working rina said. “It’s hard to put it to words ter-mile runs under six seconds. on a quarter-mile run on her car for the better part of a decade, because it’s like a dream come true.

“It should be relatively easy to get the end is far from close. Being licensed Gallons per minute I’ve been working on the car for years through that, but tuning these things is just the start. The car needs to be cerfuel pump can handle and been thinking about it longer than is not as easy as it looks on television,” tified every season, which means there Cubic-inch [that], and it’s all coming to fruition.”

Scott said. “You’ve got a lot of things will be more nights and weekends. That hemi engine going on there.” is just fine with Marina and her team.

The end goal is to participate in four Starting line “I made a lot of life choices based on Weight, races over the summer, starting with this,” Marina said. “I went to Elmhurst Drag racing has been a big part of in pounds the Lucas Oil series in Indianapolis College because I could stay at home ...

Marina’s life for almost as long as she RPMs in late April and the NHRA Division while still working on my dragster. can remember. Scott got the itch at age 3 race in Joliet in early June. Daun12 when he stumbled across a race at “That is something that sets me heimer knows there’s still work to do apart from other drivers, that I’m the Byron Dragway. After high school, he joined up with Daunheimer’s Frantic na and her crew at the shop at her dad’s to make that happen. owner, tuner and driver. I couldn’t do “We’ve worked on my car for many it without [Daunheimer and Scott], but Fueler dragster crew, which he has house, a property he specifically bought been a part of for 29 years. because it had an existing shop owned hundreds of hours and serviced it so I also love to learn all of it.” many times that everything just falls Since she was little, Marina has by former drag racer Rick Nichols.

Daunheimer knows plenty about been around dragsters. She always “I couldn’t not quantify how many into place,” Daunheimer said. “That’s putting together a dragster, and he knew she wanted to race her own A-fu- hours we’ve put in,” Marina said. “Ev- where we need to be with [this car].” didn’t hesitate to praise Marina’s el dragster. ery Tuesday and Thursday night and hands-on approach and dedication to Marina, with help from her dad and every Saturday.”

Go time making her dream come true.

Daunheimer, who owns Competition If the typically iffy late April weath“When she decided to go do this Fabrications in Lilly Lake, started fab- Throttling up er breaks right and the team is suc- there was no question who the crew ricating her car in 2010 when she was When Marina got her car on the cessful in testing the car and passing chief was going to be, but she built the 17 years old and still in school at Wil- track for the first time, at Byron Drag- NHRA licensing, it would allow Mari- car with me. She welded with me, she lowbrook High School. way in October 2015, it was a step in na to race any NHRA, ADRL or Inter- knows how to bend tubing, she knows Work continued nights and weekends the right direction. She hopes the 2017 national Hot Rod Association races. how to cut sheet metal without cutwhile she was in college. Nights and season will bring many more.

So if all goes according to plan, Mari- ting her finger off,” Daunheimer said. weekends are still busy times for MariIn early March, the team was in the na will be flying down the track at speeds “She’s the next generation.”

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Cougars partner with Mueller for college scholarships

GENEVA – The Kane County Cougars and Mueller: Certified Public Accountants recently announced a new scholarship that will benefit accounting college students in honor of Al Mueller, founding partner of the accounting firm Mueller & Co., LLP. Alfred “Al” E. Mueller died in March 2016, but left a lasting legacy for his employees, clients and the local community through his many civic and philanthropic endeavors. The Al Mueller Memorial Scholarship Fund will provide five scholarships to deserving accounting college students at Mueller. Each of the honored students will receive $1,000 toward their education.

Rosary to host March Madness party April 3

AURORA – The Rosary High School Sports Boosters will hold a March Madness Party for the NCAA championship game at 6 p.m. April 3 at Ballydoyle, 28 W. New York St., in Aurora.

The event will include a silent auction and raffles.

The group also is sponsoring March Madness Boards. Buy a square on the $25 or $50 March Madness Boards,

Kaneland Youth Football announces spring combine

SUGAR GROVE – The Kaneland Youth Football League will host its first spring combine workout from noon to 4 p.m.

April 8 at the Waubonsee Community College Field House in Sugar Grove.

The event is free and will feature workout drills such as the 40-yard dash, high jump, shadow man tackling, cheer stations, and more.

Participants are welcome at any time, but the following start times have been designated for certain age groups: flag football at noon; second- and thirdgrade players at 12:30 p.m.; fourth-graders at 1:15 p.m.; fifth-graders at 2 p.m.; sixth-graders at 2:45 p.m.; and seventhand eighth-graders at 3:15 p.m.

St. Charles man fourth at national golf tourney

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – A foursome with suburban Chicago ties put together four great rounds of golf to place fourth in the Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational National Finals at TPC Sawgrass on March 12.

Tom Brandstredt of St. Charles teamed with Rudy Cecchi (Chicago), Tony Del Ricco (Orland Park) and Tony Ross (Lemont). In August 2016, they competed against 240 amateur golfers and won the Liberty Mutual Invitational at Seven Bridges Golf Club in Woodridge.

At TPC Sawgrass, they played two rounds on the Stadium Course and two rounds on the Dye’s Valley Course. It was a grueling test of the quartet’s skills, but team scores of 63, 66, 62, and 65 for a 256 total were enough to secure a fourth-place finish.

The Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational National Finals was the culmination of a series of more than 75 tournaments around the country in 2016 that raised more than $8 million for charity.

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The Kaneland Youth Basketball fifth- and sixth-grade team coached by Aurel Goglin went 9-1-1 and tied for the league championship this season. The team scored a league-high 387 points. Members of the team are Dylan Goglin (front row, from left), Connor Anderson, Owen Hampton, Adam Leach, Blake Hansen, assistant coach Castello (back row, from left), Alec Castello, Rocco Rosati, Sam Arand, Austin Goglin and head coach Aurel Goglin.

Kane County Cougars’ 5K to take place in June KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com GENEVA – The Kane County Cougars recently announced their sixth annual 5K Run/Walk will be June 3 at Northwestern Medicine Field. The event begins at 8 a.m.

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

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

The 5K, which features chip timing, will have a new course along both Kirk Road and Fabyan Parkway. Additional course details will be announced at a later date.

Those who register by March 24 can take advantage of early bird pricing with a special $28 fee. After the early bird registration, pricing will increase to $33 un-

Know more Those registered by May 24 are guaranteed a commemorative race T-shirt. til May 31 and then $38 until race day.

Those registered by May 24 are guaranteed a commemorative race T-shirt featuring the new Cougars 5K logo, while all participants will receive a complimentary ticket voucher valid for any Cougars game during the 2017 season.

The top three male and female finishers in the 14 different age groups will receive a custom race medal.

Families with children are encouraged to participate, and strollers are permitted on the course. There is a special discounted rate for participants between the ages of 5 to 18 years old.

This year’s event also will include the “Cougars Inside the Park Dash” for children up to age 12. The roughly halfmile fun run, held inside the ballpark, will take place at the conclusion of the Cougars 5K Run/Walk and is just $5 per child.

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ELBURN – The baseball and softball programs at Kaneland High School will co-host a pig roast and poker night fundraiser at 5 p.m. March 18 at the Elburn Community Center.

All proceeds will benefit the teams for spring break tournaments and travel costs this year.

The cost for the dinner only, which includes meat, two sides and a beverage, is $25 per person or $45 for couples.

Carry-out is available.

Dinner and entry into the poker tournament is $70 per person and $140 per couple. Poker only is $50 per person and $100 per couple.

There also will be a silent auction with prizes that include a full pig roast event valued at $1,000, a Sharp 55-inch 4K Smart TV, a handmade Kaneland-themed poker table, Cubs, White Sox, Chicago Wolves and Kane County Cougars tickets, free passes for Kaneland High School baseball and softball summer camps, concert tickets, and numerous gift cards.

To RSVP, contact Brian Aversa at Brian.Aversa@kaneland.org or Dawn Kuefler at dawn@advmicrolites.com.

and your numbers are good for all 67 games of the 2017 tournament. A special $10 board will be available for the championship game only.

Admission is $35 and includes an appetizer buffet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and select beer, wine and soft drinks from 6 to 9 p.m. You must be 21 years of age or older to attend. The ticket price increases to $45 after the Sweet 16 on March 22.

Buy tickets or squares online at www. rosaryhs.com/marchmadnessparty.

All proceeds benefit Rosary athletic programs.

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Fox Valley Hawks’ season comes to end in league finals

KANE COUNTY PREPS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

By STEPHEN GORDON editorial@kcchronicle.com

MARGARET WHITLEY Geneva Senior | Girls basketball Why Whitley was selected: Whitley, along with teammates Stephanie Hart and Grace Loberg, were named by U.S. Congressman and Geneva native Randy Hultgren in a proclamation before Congress congratulating the Geneva girls basketball team on its Class 4A state championship.

Senior Margaret Whitley may have struggled shooting the ball during Geneva’s two state tournament games, but one of her biggest shots came in the final seconds of the state semifinal. Whitley’s runner just inside the free-throw line was the game-winning shot against Fremd that sent the Vikings into the state title game, where they beat Edwardsville.

Whitley, who scored nine points against Fremd, had a well-rounded game as she added three rebounds and three steals to help Geneva win its first-ever game at the state finals. Not only was Whitley, the St. Charles Bank & Trust Athlete of the Week, part of Rep. Hultgren’s address, but she and her teammates also were

part of a March 8 winter sports championship celebration at Geneva High School.

As part of his proclamation before Congress, Hultgren said the following while a stenographer recorded it for posterity: “I rise today to congratulate the Geneva Vikings girls basketball team on winning their first Class 4A state championship at ISU’s Redbird Arena [beating Edwardsville 41-40 on March 4]. ... I applaud coach Sarah Meadows and the Geneva Vikings on their achievement and their hard work. Go Vikings!”

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GENEVA – In the end, the Fox Valley Hawks did not get as far as they thought they would this season.

Finishing the season with a record of 18-7-4, the club was swept by the combined team of Addison Trail/Willowbrook/Fenton in the Illinois Suburban Hockey League Cougar Cup finals. The club also failed to get out of the second round of the combined division of the 2017 Blackhawk Cup high school hockey state tournament, suffering a 5-3 loss to Latin School of Chicago.

While those disappointments will linger, there are things to look forward to with the club for next season.

“While we do lose nine seniors, we will be returning 10 players back to the varsity again next season,” Hawks coach Phil Gabrielsen said.

“We expect to have the same kind of team not only this spring, but for the regular season, which begins again in September.”

Gabrielsen said the biggest hurdle his team had to overcome this season was the injury bug, which took on many forms.

“We were just bitten by the injury bug all season long,” Gabrielsen said. “But we also suffered from a flu bug, which hit several of our players from [St. Charles] East and that kind of spread through our locker room.”

While the varsity team had its inconsistent moments, Gabrielsen said he was proud of the clubs he put out on the ice.

“I think what I was most proud of is the fact we put out three very competitive teams this year,” he said. “We had two JV teams this year. One of those teams went 22-0 during the reg-

“While we do lose nine seniors, we will be returning 10 players back to the varsity again next season.”

Phil Gabrielsen Fox Valley Hawks coach

ular season, won the Hayes Cup [the ISHL JV title] and got to the quarterfinals of the 2017 Blackhawk Cup state tournament in the JV division.”

Gabrielsen gave praise to sophomore forward Dan Shaughnessy from Geneva High School and junior forward Austin DeVitto from St. Charles East. They were among the players who stepped up when others went down with injuries.

“I also thought [sophomore forward] Johnny Ambrogio stepped up for us really well on offense this year,” Gabrielsen said. “I expect him to fill a big role for us on offense next season.”

The club will begin its spring league play at West Meadows Ice Arena in Rolling Meadows in April. The varsity team and two JV teams will play through mid-May before the winter season starts again later this year.

As to where the Hawks will play next season, there has been discussions within the club about the possibility of moving out of the ISHL and into the Illinois High School Hockey League north central division, but Gabrielsen said it will be discussed further during the offseason.

“I will say that some of those trips to Kankakee and to Indiana [for games] do get a little old after a while,” he said of playing in the ISHL Hayes division.

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5 THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND KANE COUNTY

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STAGE COMEDY

WHERE: Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles WHEN: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays through March 19 COST & INFO: Starting at $23; steelbeamtheatre.com or 630-587-8521 ABOUT: Woody Allen’s “Don’t Drink the Water” is playing at Steel Beam Theatre. The farce follows a vacationing American family accused of spying and then trapped in a rundown U.S. embassy in a country off the tourist map.

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‘THE SLEEPING BEAUTY’ BALLET

WHERE: Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb WHEN: 1 and 6 p.m. March 18 and 19 COST & INFO: Starting at $22, $17 for children younger than 12; egyptiantheatre.org, 815-758-1225 or BethFowlerSchoolOfDance.com ABOUT: Beth Fowler Dance Company will present “The Sleeping Beauty” ballet, including Lindsey Haugen, Justine McCormack, Erin Seales, Anne Fritsch and Skyler Purvis, all of St. Charles; and Kaitlyn Rollo, Samantha Scolaro and Liz Karth, all of Geneva.

‘MAD GRAVITY’

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WHERE: Riverfront Playhouse, 11 and 13 S. Water St. Mall, downtown Aurora WHEN: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, March 10 to April 15 COST & INFO: $17, $15 for students and seniors with discounts for military and first responders and Friday shows; reservations encouraged at shawurl.com/30vk or 630-897-9496, riverfrontplayhouse.com.

ABOUT: The “Mad Gravity” farce is co-directed by Patrick Deering of Batavia and Amaria Von Dran of Geneva.

It’s a lighthearted look at relationships, parenting and the meaning of life as a comet speeds towards Earth. In the cast is Kirsten Carroccia of Batavia.

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WHERE: Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, 3795 Campton Hills Drive, St. Charles WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 16 COST & INFO: $10, with registration required at 630-444-3190 or programs@ kaneforest.com ABOUT: A nature program about sandhill cranes is offered for ages 18 and older. The talk is co-sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County and the St. Charles and Geneva park districts.

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PLAYHOUSE 38 SHOW

WHERE: 7 p.m. March 16 to 18 and 5 p.m. March 19 WHEN: Playhouse 38, 321 Stevens St., Suite P, Geneva COST & INFO: $15 in advance and $20 at the door; available at genevaparks. org, 630-232-4542 or Sunset Community Center ABOUT: Described as a funny and touching comedy about searching for love, “This is Not What I Ordered” is an adult production opening at Playhouse 38. The theater is at the rear of the building bordering Wheeler Park in Geneva.

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ABOVE: Ambrogi’s Pizza, which features an array of dishes, soon will celebrate its first anniversary in Elburn.

LEFT: The sausage deluxe pizza on thin crust is just one of the options for aficionados at Ambrogi’s Pizza in Elburn.

Photos by Sandy Bressner - sbressner@shawmedia.com

Ambrogi’s Pizza flying toward anniversary

By RENEE TOMELL rtomell@shawmedia.com ELBURN – Pizza lovers have a fellow devotee in Denny Pitts, who this spring will celebrate the first anniversary of Ambrogi’s Pizza in Elburn, a restaurant that also features sandwiches, salads, wings, pasta, appetizers, calzones and fried chicken and shrimp entrees.

Pitts brings 30 years of experience to the art of the pizza pie, beginning with his first job at age 14 at Orlando’s Pizza in Geneva.

“By the time I was 17, I was the night manager,” said Pitts, who continued to work in the pizza industry and moved to Elburn about 17 years ago.

The menu at Ambrogi’s offers thin, pan, Chicago style, stuffed and double dough pizza, with gluten-free crust available.

“My personal favorite is Chicago style, and that’s why I put it on the menu,” Pitts said. “It’s deep-dish pizza, and it gets nice chunky tomato on top. Everyone loves it.”

The form of tomato he uses is the difference between his pan pizza and deep-dish pies. The former has his signature pizza sauce under the toppings and cheese, but for his Chicago style, the cheese and other ingredients instead are crowned with chunky tomato sauce on top.

He said he’s been experimenting to perfect dishes for years and likes to try new things and get feedback from people.

“Finally, one day I came up with my pizza sauce recipe, [which is]

really good,” he said. “That’s what I went with. Absolutely nobody knows that recipe but me. And my dough is the same way. I built it [like] all of my recipes.”

The pasta dishes are prepared fresh daily, and everything is made from scratch, he said.

“I use the freshest ingredients and the finest Italian cheese I can find,” Pitts said. “I use the top of the line … of everything. It does make a difference. My Italian beef is famous here in Elburn, especially at lunch.”

Pitts said he has daily specials, such as lunch sandwiches with fries and soft drink. He also offers pizza slices each day.

Among the most popular sandwiches are the Italian beef, the meatball sub and his chicken parmigiana, which is available either as a sandwich or served over pasta. Pitts said his homemade garlic bread is a specialty, and works well as a sandwich option in place of the regular rolls and bread for an added twist.

Also on the menu are a pure-beef, half-pound burger, Vienna hot dogs, and tiramisu as one of the desserts.

“I’ve got a little bit of everything in here,” he said, adding he already has started planning specials for his oneyear anniversary celebration in May. The fast-casual restaurant seats 20 and occupies the corner of a building with large windows. The casual space

The cheesy beef sandwich with melted mozzarella paired with piping hot french fries is a favorite at Ambrogi’s Pizza near Routes 47 and 38 in Elburn. is family friendly and offers a children’s menu for ages 11 and younger.

The father of two young children, Pitts knows what kids like to eat and gives them a variety of items including an 8-inch pizza.

How has he enjoyed his entrepreneurship this past year?

“It’s wonderful,” he said. “I’ve worked for different places, and now I can do it myself. I always wanted my own place and in the town where I live. I get to [serve] the community – being involved in fundraisers and [such]. I do as much as I can for the community.”

He said he’s working seven days a week to make sure everything is

done right, and compares running the business to raising a child.

“You’ve got to take care of it until you know it’s grown up enough to take care of itself,” he said. “I treat it like my children.”

The restaurant offers catering and delivery to Maple Park, Campton Hills, La Fox, Kaneville, Lily Lake, Wasco, Mill Creek, Virgil, Elburn, St. Charles and Geneva. It is just south of Route 38 off Route 47 at 107 Valley Drive and is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit ambrogispizza.com or call 630-365-2777.

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Actors perform in the Steel Beam Youth Theatre production of “Looking Glass Land” in St. Charles. It was adapted from Lewis Carroll’s original “Through the Looking Glass” novel by playwright James DeVita. “Looking Glass Land” was presented March 11 and 12 at Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St. in St. Charles, on the second floor.

A youthful performance

Will Teets (from left, Hatta) and Olivia McDevitt (Alice) perform in “Looking Glass Land.” “Don’t Drink the Water,” written by Woody Allen, will be performed March 17 to 19.

LEFT: Gus Labon (White King) and Olivia McDevitt (Alice) perform in “Looking Glass Land.”

Grace Coulter (Red Queen) and Nicholas Torres (Red King) perform in the Steel Beam Youth Theatre production of “Looking Glass Land.”

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* Manuka honey from New Zealand is touted as having anti-bacterial properties.

Put all ingredients into blender in order they are listed. Blitz until smooth. Serve immediately.

Juice man’s tip: For extra health benefits, add 10 drops of echinacea.

Counting juice’s many benefits “Juice Manifesto” (Chronicle Books) by Andrew Cooper offers readers more than 120 recipes for easy-to-make juices, smoothies, teas, tonics and nut milks. He also provides breakfast beverages and wholesome snacks.

Cooper, co-founder of the Juiceman line of juices, swears by the delicious taste his recipes supply (see two examples below) as well as health benefits from medicinal juices that combat digestive problems. He also cites the role that smoothies can play for detoxing and promoting optimum wellness.

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Among the benefits the author cites are an increased level of energy; reduced cholesterol; elimination of sugar and caffeine cravings; and improved productivity.

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

Comfortable underwear is the way to go I love getting dressed up. I enjoy the hunt for an outfit, mostly at local consignment shops, and selecting an item that really makes me squeal. My personal style likes to show a little leg, so I stick with A-line skirts as those compliment my hippy-er figure. I happily wear make up to enhance my natural beauty, apply a little essential oil in place of perfume and slip on heels when the event calls for a change in elevation.

There is one particular area, however, where I do not have a passion and that is the subject of undergarments.

After a rather humorous conversation with two of my best girl friends over dinner, I came to the conclusion that there are two kinds of women: fancy-schmancy sexy panty ladies and cozy cotton, no frills Hanes girls.

I, am the later.

Now before you judge, I’ve lived on both sides of the lingerie fence. I used to be the fancy-schmancy sexy panty lady in college and most of my 30s, but once I really started to feel comfortable in my own spirit, I became the Albert Einstein of knickers. Remember Al, who like several geniuses in history decided not to expel any unnecessary energy on their clothing so they chose to wear the same outfits over and over and over again?

I still have those scantly-clad pieces in my dresser, so old that they are practically disintegrating. But I crave simplicity now. I need no-nonsense.

life is grand and comfortable. And, can you believe it, Hewitt is still a beautiful sexy woman?! (And no, I do not work for Hanes.)

I often feel like I was born in the wrong era, as my heart seems drawn to slow living and simple things like wanting chickens in my backyard and reading books with pages. So it’s only natural that I connect with the ladies that don the underwear in Hanes ads instead of the winged creatures strutting the Victoria’s Secret catwalk.

Being productive and creative in my life calls for a flexibility to think clearly without distraction. And in a world of so many distractions, I can’t bother to omit any extra energy on my briefs.

Any no frills, Hanes girls out there who celebrate no nonsense? Speak up so I know I’m not alone!

THE MODERN DOMESTIC WOMAN Elizabeth Rago Lingerie seriously makes me feel like I am bound and gagged and being held hostage. I’m just a simple girl and feel exhilarated by the freedom a cozy pair of undies gives me to scoot about my day, unrestricted, foot loose and fancy-free!

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Breaking free from the bondage of my unmentionables was one of the most liberating things I have done in my life. I’ve noticed that my writing is more raw and honest when I’m sporting cotton instead of butt floss, and my heart seems a bit more in synch with how I’m really feeling, instead of focusing on the constant distraction of squirming in my skin. Instead, I’m happily bound to the things in my life that demand attention.

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“ ... I’ve lived on both sides of the lingerie fence,” writes columnist Elizabeth Rago. “I used to be the fancy-schmancy sexy panty lady in college and most of my 30s, but once I really started to feel comfortable in my own spirit, I became the Albert Einstein of knickers.” had me intrigued years ago by Miss Jennifer Love-Hewitt. Frustrated by the underwear provided at a glamorous photo shoot, Hewitt retreats to her own purse to find her Hanes and then

Smitten with domestic life, but not to the point of unhealthy obsession, “The Modern Domestic Woman” author and St. Charles resident, Elizabeth Rago, is a freelance writer who spends her days writing for PB Kitchen Design in Geneva. You can visit her blog at thecircularhome. com or connect with Rago on Facebook at facebook.com/TheModernDomesticWoman. Rago’s column in the Kane County Chronicle runs the first and third Thursdays of the month.

Feedback can be sent to editorial@ kcchronicle.com.

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Cacao is also known to elevate mood.

Fact: During exercise, Sift the matcha powder into almond milk, your body loses potasand mix until no clumps remain, then put sium through sweat.

“Juice all ingredients into blender. Blend until Eating a banana Manifesto” smooth. Serve immediately. boosts your potassium levels and gives you 10 percent of the Tip: Try adding some cacao nibs for extra recommended daily intake.

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

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

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

If you enjoy experimenting in the kitchen,

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

I like hush puppies with both of these soups.

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

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

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

SIMPLY GOOD BROCCO-FLOWER SOUP

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

••• THREE-CHEESE WHITE CHILI

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

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Heat olive oil and butter in large soup pot.

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

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

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POETRY CORNER A grey heron standing at the water’s edge dark beak extended, sharp and long, fishing for what he can find.

Patiently, he stands up, unafraid and proud, beak extended to the dark, flowing water, the dank, dark water carrying

How can he know? his will finds him here, standing at the edge of time and place, in the morning on the Fox River, fishing for eternity and what he can find, for what he needs to survive.

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What will he find and how will he know? edges of daylight and dawn will bring him what he needs to survive.

dirt, leaves, and fish as it rushes by the banks.

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Just for a moment he stands, beak pointing straight up, into the slanting sunlight, caught, extended, stopped in time.

Mary Danahey, formerly of St. Charles

NEWS BRIEFS The day will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Healing Hands Mission plans dinner, show fundraiser March 18 March 18, and the $35 fee includes lunch.

ST. CHARLES – Healing Hands Mission will present its first dinner-and-show fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. March 18 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2900 E. Main St., St. Charles.

The event will raise money for this summer’s medical mission to Guatemala. The show will be “Sister Bernie’s Bingo Bash.”

Dinner will be from Abby’s restaurant, and there will be cocktails, live music, comedy, bingo and prizes.

For tickets and additional information, visit HealingHandsMission.com.

Seminars will cover the basics of gardening, as well as some design techniques to help people be more successful.

Lunch will be provided, and the day is designed for every skill level of gardening.

Buy tickets by March 16 by visiting the “Upcoming Events” page at www.wasconursery.com or by calling 630-584-4424.

Third Friday Community Dinner to take place March 17 in Geneva

GENEVA – The Third Friday Community Dinner will take place from 5 to 7 p.m.

March 17 at Fox Valley Presbyterian Buy tickets by March 16 Church, 227 East Side Drive, Geneva. for planting season seminars Get ready to usher in spring at the Was- The menu includes meatloaf, peas with tarragon, au gratin potatoes, rainbow Jell-O and a co Nursery and Garden Center, 41W781 Route 64, St. Charles, when it hosts a day dessert buffet with a touch of green. Hot dogs full of short, easy-to-understand presen- are available for children. Dine-in or take out is offered. For information, call 630-232-4778. tations geared to help people prepare – Shaw Media their yards for planting season.

Visit www.arcadalive.com for tickets

“Exhibitors present an assortment of the latest services and 100’s of products “

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

By TARA MONTGOMERY The Washington Post

Eight hundred thirty-two days.

Worth the wait.

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

My first adopted child.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

And that’s when everything changed.

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

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

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

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

The next 22 months went fast.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

More than 15,000 days.

Worth the wait.

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Pets can be allergic to tobacco smoke Dr. Wallace: Both of my parents smoke and so does my grandmother, and they smoke in our house. Whenever they light up, I go outside and whenever I can, I take my cat with me. I also have a pet canary, but it stays in the house. Does secondhand smoke hurt pets? My grandmother says no. – Karen, Monmouth, Illinois Karen: Pets are extremely vulnerable to secondhand tobacco smoke and may suffer from a runny nose, throat irritations and sneezing. There is a chance that even a normal, healthy pet can become allergic to cigarette smoke, increasing its chances of getting lung cancer. Caged pets such as hamsters and birds are especially prone to respiratory trouble. Whenever possible, open the windows to ventilate your house so your pets can get plenty of fresh, smoke-free air.

Dr. Wallace: I just finished reading a letter from Cindy in Indiana.

Her parents were divorced and she was living with her mother and never had contact with her father. Her mother told her not to contact him because she thought it was his job to make contact with her.

I’d like to share my own experience in the same situation with your teen readers and I hope they will benefit from it. When I was only one year old my parents got a divorce. My father stayed in contact with me regularly until I was 8 when his visits became less frequent. He eventually stopped calling and coming to see me entirely.

I felt that since he was my father that it was his responsibility to keep in touch with me.

My mother never discouraged me from calling or writing to him, but she never really suggested it either. I’m 16 now and I haven’t seen him since I was 12. My advice

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’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace to Cindy is to go ahead and contact your father immediately by letter or by phone! And when you reach him, tell him that you love him and miss him.

I do have a wonderful stepfather, but sometimes I miss my real father and I can’t help but think that if I had made a little more effort my father and I would have been closer.

My father missed my first leading role in my school play, teaching me to drive and get my driver’s license, and most of all, he missed out on knowing a pretty great daughter. My stepfather is wonderful and I love him very much, but I still wonder about the man who should be very close to me, but is only a stranger today. –

Laurie, Dallas, Texas Laurie: Thanks for sharing your

high marks in the areas of reliability, trust, honesty, morality, attitude and common sense. Some teens possess the maturity to date at age 14, while others don’t, even at 17. Most teens, however, begin dating at 15 or 16.

Dating plays a very important role in a teen’s social maturation.

Parents should meet their teen’s date beforehand and discuss the particulars: Where will you be going? How will you get there? What time will you be home? Teens who resist this, indicate that they lack the maturity to date.

Dr. Wallace: I’m 15 and a wellliked, well-rounded student. It so happens that I’m average when it comes to grades. I have to work hard to maintain a B average.

Both of my parents are college graduates and practice law. Both of them, at times, have commented on my “lack of intelligence.”

About a month ago, my mom made the statement that I’d never become an attorney because I don’t have the necessary smarts.

This really hurt me. Why can’t my parents accept me just the way I am? I’m doing my best. Both parents were honor students in high school and college and they don’t understand why I am not. – Name-

experience with our teen readers.

Your advice is excellent. Much too often we allow pride or some other silly hang-up to keep us from renewing friendships or being close to loved ones. The one bearing the olive branch shows strength, not weakness!

Dr. Wallace: I’m 15 and want to start dating, but my mom feels I should wait until I’m 17. I think 17 is out of the question. I’ll be an old maid by that time. All of my girlfriends are dating and many are going steady. I’m the fish out of water and I don’t enjoy it one bit.

What age do you think a teen should start dating? Mom said that if you answer my questions, she would take what you say into consideration. – Madison, Portland,

conference with your counselor to be told that you are working up to your ability and that they should be very proud of your academic achievements.

As an employer, I’d much rather have the B student who works up to his ability than the gifted A student who doesn’t have to break a sweat to get top grades and never pushes himself. Make sure your parents read my response to your letter.

their teens to date when they rate

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Dad’s dumpster-diving causes family concern Dear Abby: I DEAR ABBY have an issue with my father Jeanne and don’t know Phillips where to turn.

Dad is in his early 80s and – aside from poor eyesight – he’s in good health. I’m concerned because he has developed an unusual habit. He likes to look through the dumpsters behind the grocery store.

Initially he told me it was to get old produce for compost in his garden. But I have learned that he eats some of the things he finds. I have tried telling him this is dangerous. He could cut himself digging through the trash or get food poisoning. He refuses to listen and insists that what he is doing is safe. (He is NOT forced to do this out of economic necessity. He has enough money to buy groceries.)

The situation has become critical because he is now planning to cook something he found in the dumpster for a family gathering. I told him not to do it. If he does prepare food from the trash, I told him he must let people know where it came from, so they can make an informed decision about whether to eat it. Abby, please help. – Grossed Out Dear Grossed Out: If you can’t convince your father to disclose to relatives that the food he’s serving may have come from a dumpster, YOU should alert them to that possibility.

Dear Abby: My 9-year-old daughter has several friends whom we love and who are good buddies for her. However, the rules in their homes are different from those at ours. One friend in particular, “Sarah,” eats a lot of junk food and watches more TV than we allow. When my daughter asks why she can’t have chips and ice cream after school, or why we watch movies only on weekends, I remind her that good food and exercise make her healthy, and with less TV she does better in school.

I’m not interested in critiquing Sarah or her family, who are lovely people we really like.

However, I do want to make the connection between unhealthy lifestyle choices and possible consequences because this is a subject we’ll keep revisiting as my daughter grows up.

I have been trying to say things like, “Everyone makes their own decisions. This is why we do it this way,” but at 9, my daughter sees things as pretty black or white. If our way is right, then their way must be wrong. I’m totally failing at subtlety. Is there a better approach that I could take to talking about this without invoking comparisons? – Lifestyle Choices in South Dakota Dear Lifestyle Choices: Do not attempt to de-

bate this with your 9-year-old. If your daughter argues with you about your parenting style, tell her that different families have different standards and that you are doing what you think is right for yours. Period. If she needs more of an explanation, then fall back on the message you have been sending her, and in time she will understand.

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

ASK THE DOCTORS / ELIZABETH KO AND EVE GLAZIER Insoluble fiber, meanwhile, has an equally important job. Not only do the texture and “chew” that insoluble fiber adds to food make a meal more interesting, it travels relatively unchanged through the digestive tract and gives much-needed bulk to stool. This results in easier and more regular elimination.

Insoluble fiber also helps to control the pH of the colon, and helps to prevent microbes from producing cancerous substances.

How much fiber do you need? Current recommendations put the number at 25 grams a day for women younger than 50, and 38 grams a day for men younger than 50. For adults older than 50, the number is 21 grams a day for women, and 30 grams a day for men.

Although all kinds of fiber supplements are available, they lack vitamins, minerals and micronutrients, so it’s better to eat whole foods. Most fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes and grains contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, but in differing amounts. For the best results, eat from a wide range of foods.

If fiber has been missing from your diet, it’s wise to add it slowly. Make the change to a high-fiber diet too quickly and you run the risk of unpleasant side effects, such as gas.

And be sure to drink plenty of liquid to keep the fiber – and your digestive tract – moving smoothly.

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

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Dear Doctor: Our family went out to dinner the other night, and when I urged our kids to order a salad instead of french fries because of the dietary fiber in salads, they challenged me to explain why. I was embarrassed that all I could come up with about the benefits of fiber was “because it’s good for you.” Can you help?

Dear Reader: Don’t feel bad! With your brief answer, you got right to the heart of the matter – dietary fiber is integral to a well-balanced diet and to a healthy life. It lowers your risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers, prevents constipation, stabilizes blood sugar and can help you maintain a healthy weight.

But kids are often natural skeptics when it comes to any kind of rules, so we’re happy to help you out with the science of why dietary fiber matters.

Let’s start with what we’re referring to when we talk about fiber. Dietary fiber is the part of the fruit, vegetable or grain that your body cannot digest and absorb. It falls into two basic categories. Fiber that can dissolve in water is known as soluble fiber.

Fiber that cannot dissolve in water, and which passes through the body pretty much intact, is known as insoluble fiber.

Each type of fiber offers a specific health benefit. Soluble fiber dissolves in water to form a kind of gel matrix, which puts the brakes on the entire digestive process.

The presence of soluble fiber slows the absorption of sugars, which stabilizes blood glucose levels. It binds cholesterol so that instead of being absorbed by the body, cholesterol is excreted. And because the stomach takes longer to empty when soluble fiber is present, you wind up feeling fuller for longer.

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ABOVE: Alan Kanner, sitting in his living room, was looking for a playful house.

TOP LEFT: Before it was renovated, Alan Kanner’s home was a one-story midcentury house with no distinguishing features.

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BOTTOM LEFT: Developer Kanner renovated and expanded his midcentury modern home, transforming it into a cube house.

Renovation transforms drab midcentury house into ‘magic box’ feel like you’re almost by yourself,” he said, adding that he did not need a big house.

It’s a dab of color on a He made an offer on it in 2010 wooded lot – a two-story house before it went on the market. that brings the outdoors inNext, Kanner, who co-owns side yet creates privacy. construction firm Added DiBefore, it was a one-story mensions, turned to architect midcentury house with no Mark McInturff, with whom distinguishing features. he had worked on several The lot was what appealed projects, for ideas. “It was to Alan Kanner, a lawyer Mark who saw the possibiliturned builder who envities,” Kanner said. sioned its potential.

McInturff, who designs After going through a dihouses as well as renovations, vorce, Kanner was looking for imaged a “sort of magic box” a playful house. where Kanner and his children, When his business partner Jenna, now a 20-year-old coltold him about one for sale lege student at the University in Takoma Park, Md., not far of Wisconsin at Madison, and from where he was living, Kan- Raphael, now 17, could live. ner jumped at the opportunity.

“I wanted something I “It was a great piece of prop- could afford, and then there erty,” Kanner said of the wood- was this heavily forested site,” ed lot where the unremarkable one-story house stood. “You See MAGIC, page 56

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The kitchen on the left and the open stair case in the renovated house; architect Mark McInturff uses color to create whimsy.

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• MAGIC

Continued from page 55 Kanner said. He discussed his requirements with McInturff: He needed a “fair amount of public space” – places where his kids could do homework.

In addition, he said, “I want the house to have sort of a playful feel to it.” And he wanted to stay within a reasonable budget.

McInturff showed Kanner two designs – “one that went up and one that went out” – and Kanner chose the first.

“By putting another box on top of a box,” McInturff doubled the size of the original 900-square-foot house plus a basement. “What had been a one-story modern box on a walkout basement is now a two-story modern box on a walkout basement,” the architect said.

The renovation was a dramatic transformation of the structure, with large windows for inhabitants to take in the views while allowing privacy in the Takoma Park neighborhood, where houses are

relatively close together.

“It was less expensive to build a second story than to build an addition,” Kanner said. “One of the things I wanted was this open feeling, not a chopped-up house.”

In addition to maximizing the natural landscape, including a huge oak tree at the back of the house, McInturff used color, inspired by one of artist Richard Diebenkorn’s “Ocean Park” paintings, to create whimsy.

“Takoma Park is known for colors,” McInturff said.

“It seemed like a neighborhood where you could do that.” Originally, there were to be nine colors, at which Kanner balked. “Initially, I panicked,” he said. So they agreed on six colors: two shades of blue, white, yellow, turquoise and red-orange. A rectangular color block on the front of the house hints at splashes of brightness inside.

“It’s one of the things I love most about it,” Kanner said.

“The colors are token,” McInturff said. Yet they add whimsy to the otherwise

neutral tones inside – black, gray, white – and the industrial feel with a raw steel staircase at the center of the house.

“It’s the original stairwell, and it’s in the middle of the house, and everything kind of pivots around it,” McInturff said. Made of unpainted steel with wood stairs and a steel grid as accents, it connects the two “boxes,” the public spaces on the first floor and the private spaces on the second.

Bits of color from the exterior at the front of the house echo throughout the interior, creating interest rather than dominating the neutral interior. “There are a lot of color recalls,” said McInturff, who started the design for the house, then turned it over to project architect Colleen Healey.

“It’s the playful and the industrial and how those two come together in a sophisticated way,” Healey said.

The first level includes the dining area, living area and kitchen, while the second has three bedrooms

LEFT: The house is modernized and expanded by adding a 900-square-foot second story.

– one for each of Kanner’s children and one for Kanner.

The first level, where the bedrooms once were, was reconfigured to create an open plan.

The terrain partly dictated the direction of the project.

Takoma Park’s topography – specifically, a ravine – suggested building up to allow the second floor to capitalize on the greenery outside.

“I’m looking out this window, and I do not see another house,” McInturff said. “This room seems to be about that tree,” he said, pointing to the huge oak. “It was like designing a boat. Everything has to work.”

The original house had a flat roof, and the house was “fairly uniformly distributed,” said Kanner, allowing a second floor to be added.

Kanner turned to his staff to build the house. “We stayed with the existing footprint,” he said. Construction began in November 2011, and by July 2012, Kanner had moved in, even though there was more work to be done.

“I moved in without

a kitchen sink,” he said.

Kanner estimated the cost of the construction for the second-floor addition at about $200 a square foot – or roughly $200,000. Kanner served as contractor for the project.

Double-paned glass with argon gas in between was used throughout the house for energy efficiency. Spray-foam insulation was used, as well.

“Utility bills are very low,” Kanner said.

Turning a midcentury house into a “magic box” was the challenge, and the results are based on the synergy between architects and builder. “Some of it wasn’t worked out until it was under construction,” Kanner said.

But because they had worked together before, they understood where the project was going and the importance of attention to detail.

“It’s being able to work magic with less,” McInturff said.

“You get a lot of magic without having to spend a whole lot of money. Colors almost cost nothing.”

By VICKY HALLETT Special to The Washington Post

ABOVE: Kira Fortune, a Dane who now lives in the U.S., loves the Kahler brand of ceramics.

RIGHT: A scene from food writer Signe Johansen’s book “How to Hygge”

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Every Friday morning, Cynthia Sanford gets to work early. She’s not there to sell more mid-century Danish furniture – although that’s what shoppers can find at the Kensington, Maryland, branch of Modern Mobler, where Sanford is store manager. Instead, she enjoys some quiet time with a friend before opening up for the day. They drink coffee and knit among handcrafted teak sideboards, splayed-leg coffee tables and never-let-yougo lounge chairs.

In other words, Sanford explained, “we’re having hygge.”

It’s a term she hadn’t heard until about a year ago. Almost no one had – except for the people of Denmark, who use it incessantly, according to Danish Ambassador Lars Gert Lose. “Hygge is part of our DNA,” he said.

Roughly translated into English, hygge means coziness.

But, Lose adds, “it’s as hard to define as it is to pronounce.” (“HOO-gah” gets you close enough.) To him, hygge is a combination of three factors: the space you’re in, the people you’re with and the intention “to create a sanctuary.” Nail the details, and it adds up to an all-encompassing sense of comfort and well-being. In Denmark, which boasts eight months of weather forecasts that might make you want to stay in bed, hygge has served as the ultimate coping strategy.

Now the secret’s out.

Hygge has been anointed the latest lifestyle trend, inspiring luxury tea blends (hooglytea. com), designer wallpapers (hygge andwest. com) and a Philly brewpub (barhygge.com). It’s also the subject of an entire library of new books, which is fitting, given how hyggelig it is to curl up and read, preferably by the glow of a fireplace while wearing woolen socks and sipping something steaming.

Blame the buzz on current events, says food writer Signe Johansen, author of “How to Hygge,” which explained how she maintains her Nordic traditions while living in Lon-

don. “People are worried and anxious about the future – 2016 was a discombobulating year for many reasons,” she said.

That’s certainly true in Washington, where the recent spike in political divisiveness is palpable. Some hygge-style socializing could help, Lose said.

“It’s almost like meditation, but it’s a collective exercise rather than an individual one,” he explained. Distractions such as phones are shut off. Topics that could devolve into shouting matches are shelved. “The point would be to say: ‘This is all about having a good time now. It’s time to talk about what we enjoy about life.’”

Hygge can even play a role in policy discussions, Lose added, noting that he participated in a group bike ride along Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington this month as part of an event on “Rethinking Urban Transportation.” The vibe was informal, partly because of the gear involved. “When you put on a biking helmet, you have to laugh at yourself,” Lose said.

A conducive environment is key to experiencing hygge, said Lose. In Washington, there’s the Danish Embassy, which is hygge by design. The building was the work of Danish architect Vilhelm Lauritzen, who inserted hygge-friendly touches, such as the chandeliers that hang throughout the residence.

Their playful circles of bulbs, each inside a glass, can be dimmed to adjust the mood.

As Happiness Research Institute chief executive Meik Wiking points out in “The Little Book of Hygge,” proper lighting is essential. That means there should be several light sources, scattering pools of warm light throughout a space. When in doubt about how to achieve that, he said, just add candles.

Kira Fortune, a Dane who now lives in Chevy Chase, Md., with her family, frequently finds herself fielding questions about candles. There are 14 in her living space at the moment, not counting the ones inside lanterns in her yard.

She lights all of them.

To her, that’s hygge, which demands that “you go out of your way to be uber-cozy,” she

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Continued from page 57 said. When she has the time, Fortune lights not only the candles but also her two Morso wood-burning stoves. She prepares hot chocolate and glogg, or mulled wine, and bakes rye bread from scratch.

Then she savors sitting around with no real plans – just board games, books and blankets.

Setting up such a hyggelig scene requires energy and attention, but it’s a process she enjoys because she knows how wonderful the result will feel. “Living in Washington, we work long hours. This is

one way to switch off, go down in gears,” Fortune said.

That seems like a good thing to know how to do, even if you can’t pronounce it.

Here are some ways to hygge at home: • Keep it simple: Nordic interiors are minimalist. So to prep for going hygge, you might want to try the KonMari Method, Modern Mobler’s Sanford said. The goal is to tame clutter by keeping only things that “spark joy.”

To Sanford, a sleek sideboard fits that bill – you can use it to display items and tuck away a few of your favorite things for easy access. “I always want my knitting and yarn near me,” she said.

• Go green: Bring nature home with a houseplant. “How to Hygge” author Johansen recommends aloe vera – they’re a funky shape, they’re low-maintenance, and they’re useful. “It’s the best thing for applying on a burn,” she said.

If you’re picking up a bouquet from the florist, go monochromatic. “Too many colors can feel hectic,” she explained.

• Add a personal touch: “The Little Book of Hygge” author Wiking promotes a handson approach to furniture shopping. “Consider not only how things look, but how they feel,” said Wiking, who prefers the touch of wood over steel and glass. Danish-style decorating doesn’t have to be

pricey, he added, noting that his favorite pieces are a pair of stools he made with his uncle. Their value comes from his memories. You can attach stories to your belongings even if they’re purchased. Just consider the source, Wiking said, “You’re in a flea market in Paris. It’s already different from Bed Bath & Beyond.”

• Use candles – with caution: A few flickering candles on a table is fine, but for a cozier effect, use surfaces at varying heights, Johansen said. Experiment with window ledges and bookshelves. Always use candleholders, and be careful: Johansen’s dress caught on fire at a party when she accidentally brushed up against a

tea light on a low shelf.

• Find your sources: Fortune’s strategy for creating “a Copenhagen house in Washington” involves knowing where to shop. She hits up Ikea every two weeks to restock her candle supply. (Only plain white ones are acceptable – “We’re very much into less is more,” Fortune said.) The Swedish store also sells rye bread mix and holiday foodstuffs. For Kahler-brand striped vases and other ceramic accessories, she orders from royal design. com. And when she’s desperate for other goodies from home, she turns to design emporium Illums Bolighus (illums bolighus.com), which ships to the United States.

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green just as they never tire of a view of trees. Ikea’s Fargrik 18-piece dinnerware set brings the timeless hue to your kitchen table ($25, ikea.com).

• As Eiseman traveled the world to collect data for this year’s color, she took note of people wanting a healthy diet, cooking with more herbs and embracing the green-tea powder called matcha, the color of which matches Greenery almost exactly. Sip your own green tea from the color-matching Pome Mug ($14, anthropologie.com).

• “Greenery is also great to use as accents in rugs and throw pillows in an otherwise neutral room,” Weitzner says. “They add uplifting energy and can elevate the mood – without creating too much intensity.” The Antibes Throw pairs the color with orange, aqua, ivory

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Batavia

450 Cleveland Ave: Sold on or before 021617

by Saleeem Mohammed to Victor Carlos 1705 Hubbard Ave: Sold on or before 020317 Barbriea Castillo; $115,000

by Prairie Properties Equity Seri to Mif Fox Valley Center For Indu; $3,637,500 Geneva 206 N Water St 103: Sold on or before 1021 Fargo Blvd: Sold on or before 020917 021617 by David L Prudden to Barbara S

by Intercounty Judicial Sales Co to Dawn Hermann; $325,000 Zauner; $349,000 274 Landfield Rd: Sold on or before 020317

by Gibbons Trust to Kris E Smrekar & Debo- 1549 Kirkwood Dr: Sold on or before 020317

by Pavlik Trust to Samir Youssef & Conrah Altmann; $309,500 stance Copeland; $244,000 38W306 Glenwood Dr: Sold on or before 020917 by S Steve Carr Builders & Develope to 39W313 W Mallory Dr: Sold on or before 020317 by Carol J Magnotta to Kichang Sidney Schroeder & Sara Schroeder; $230,000 428 Madison St: Sold on or before 020217

by Curry Trust to Casey Macko; $152,500 See TRANSFERS, page 62

printed fabric. No lovelorn hand-medown in your house? You can also buy that accent chair new. We like the overscale floral on the Frankie Cream & Green Armchair. ($450, pier1.com).

• “Greenery feels hopeful, happy, new and crisp,” Sanchez said. “Also, it is tying us into nature, which I believe is comforting, calm and yet upbeat, too.” The tassels on the French Tassel Shower Curtain by Serena & Lily emphasize the playfulness of the color ($78, serenaandlily.com).

• Weitzner would pair Greenery with other fun colors, such as melon, lavender and sunny yellow, but she’d do it in small doses. “These happy and curious colors are easy to live with in small amounts,” she said. “They are not too sweet nor too and navy ($185, lekkerhome.com).

• It’s widespread design wisdom that saturated.” Bold color doesn’t come in a smaller dose than on the hands of the the best place to try out trends is in small accessories. A classic throw or pil- Newgate Cubic Grey and White Alarm low for a sofa will do, but why not go for Table Clock ($40, cb2.com).

• Greenery is more of a new-leaf the unexpected pouf? The Hand-Knitgreen, not the deeper green of plants ted Pouf by Chandra mixes green and in summer, Weitzner said. Build cream, making the pattern lively yet on that springy feeling by potting serene ($164, burkedecor.com). houseplants in the Better Homes and • Eiseman said she is seeing more Gardens Bombay Decorative Planter light fixtures in vibrant shades of ($30 for a set of two, walmart.com). green. The ceramic Lauren Table • Weitzner knows designers who Lamp, which has a traditional shape, love plastering a bright green on all reads contemporary in this glossy four walls of a room. That can be too color ($129, ballarddesigns.com). much for a bedroom, though, so try • If you love Greenery but don’t some fresh green bedding instead. The know where to incorporate it in your Parker Green Duvet’s preppy white furnishings, Eiseman recommends taking an old, shabby chair and re-cov- stripes are a fun touch ($194-$262, pineconehill.com). ering it in a solid-green or green-

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Pantone selected its 2017 Color of the Year, Greenery, based on research that shows everyone just wants a big, deep breath of air. “We don’t all have access to the green forest, but we do have access to things we can bring into our home environment,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, which advises companies on color and forecast trends.

One way to do that is with this powerful color. When used on an accent wall, kitchen backsplash or throw, it will refresh and energize you. Pair it with warm whites and neutrals for a clean, tranquil vibe, or use a bright white for a fun, contemporary feel.

It’s especially nice in kitchens, where it’s natural to want a fresh feeling, but also in entries and hallways, to transition between room colors. “It is a very optimistic color,” said Lori Weitzner, a textile designer in New York and author of “Ode to Color.” “Use it in the right way in your home, and it will keep your spirits high.”

• One of the best places to use a bright green, Weitzner said, is in the kitchen. Add plants and herbs, but also consider a green backsplash, an accent wall or even an indoor-outdoor rug. Dash & Albert’s Samode Indoor/ Outdoor Rug pairs a vegetal green called Sprout with a warm ivory – and spills come out with a quick hosedown ($48 to $672, dashandalbert.com).

• Play with Greenery in a small way with the Miguel Green Highball Glass ($7, crateandbarrel.com). Depending on how you set the table, the color changes like a chameleon. With bright whites, “it could be terrific and energetic,” Alexandria, Virginia-based interior designer Victoria Sanchez said in an email. It could also counterbalance gray or, when paired with other brights, signal a party atmosphere.

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SUN. 3/19 12-2PM 158 PICASSO, ST. CHARLES

The Luxury of Space in a home that shows like a Model has 5 Spacious Bedrooms 3.1 full baths.

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2 story Entrance leads to spacious living room open to dining room. Relaxing 1st oor den with French doors, HW oors & built ins. 2 bedrooms share a Jack & Jill bathroom. Master bedroom has 2 large walk in closets & Luxury master bath with walk in shower & double sinks. UnďŹ nished Walk out basement with bathroom rough in. Walk out to a large brick patio and enjoy entertaining in your beautiful landscaped back yard. 2.5 garage with storage area & car charger. Great location near Shopping, Bike paths and Downtown St Charles.

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North Aurora

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ling; $230,000 2608 Royal St: Sold on or before 020917 by Kane County Sheriff to Saleem Mohammed; $311,500 4207 Prestwick Ct: Sold on or before 020217

by Pollock Trust to Incs Turus; $372,500 4N354 Derby Ln: Sold on or before 020317

by Lynn Fredericks to Michael Wiseman & Erica Wiseman; $310,000 6N291 Woodland Rd: Sold on or before 020917

by Robert O Boettcher to Brian Bailey; $338,000 6N715 Essex Ave: Sold on or before 021617

by Kerr Trust to Jesse Davila Jr; $177,500 923 Ash St: Sold on or before 021617 by Moehling Trust to Sciortino Trust; $339,000

South Elgin

258 Windsor Ct D: Sold on or before 020317

by Michael J Diehl to Kyle D Brumm; $116,000 269 Windsor Ct D: Sold on or before 020917

by Jason Leppin to Arkadiusz Paszko & Ewa Paszko; $113,000 796 Robertson Rd: Sold on or before 020317 by David J Martin to Kurtis W Mccullum; $125,000 829 Asbury Blvd: Sold on or before 020317

by K Hovnanian At Sagebrook Llc to Nathan David Drake & Charissa Daphne Drake; $488,500 838 Asbury Blvd: Sold on or before 020317

by K Hovnanian At Sagebrook Llc to Blake Loyal Martin & Kerrie Ann Israelson Martin; $404,500 846 Asbury Blvd: Sold on or before 020317

by K Hovnanian At Sagebrook Llc to Antonio Mora Cubells & Elisenda Batlles; $340,000

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Magnificent craftsman custom home boasts outstanding quality and architectural design. Attention to detail is evident in every facet of this estate. Featuring an open concept floor plan, extensive millwork, vaulted and wood coffered ceilings thru-out.

Dream kitchen, luxury master suite, finished walk-out with wet bar and tremendous outdoor living area.

5N076 PRAIRIE ROSE DRIVE, ST. CHARLES $1,150,000

Flawlessly designed home overflowing with large windows providing warm lighting & unparalleled views! Meticulously maintained to perfection, this residence offers custom trim work throughout, plantation shutters, arched millwork with columns & dual staircases. Breathtaking lot w/expansive views, large deck & in walking distance to high school, park & bike trails!

4150 RIVER VIEW DRIVE, ST. CHARLES $749,900

Hardwood floors, exquisite millwork, built-ins, main floor master & tons of windows for natural lighting & beautiful views. Walk-out lower level is finished with recreation, media & Florida room w/14x7 Exerswim resistance machine.

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a hilltop overlooking 4.29 picturesque acres. This custom home boasts 5 bedrooms,

Mill has to offer situated on a spacious, professionally landscaped lot and endless

Maples subdivision. Grand two story entry. Large living room with fireplace. Dining

4.1 baths, 9’ ceilings on all levels, new hardwood floors thru-out the main floor and a

upgrades on the interior. A stunning, gourmet kitchen, main floor 5th bedroom, luxury

first floor master suite. Finished walk-out lower level, in-ground Gunnite pool and a

master suite, English basement and upgraded trim throughout. Beautifully manicured

additional first floor full bath and half bath. Finished walk out basement with kitchenette.

private, wooded back yard.

exterior with large deck.

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Offered At $1,100,000

OFFICE CONDO

Medical Office / Office space in established and highly regarded Timber Ridge medical facility. Located in the Dean St. medical complex this unit is built out and in great condition for a variety of uses. Easy access from Dean St. 1/2 block west of Randall Road makes this a fantastic location. Unit size approximately 854 sq. ft.

Great pricing on this rare unit.

Offered at $69,000

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Nice 3 bedroom home with hardwood floors an full basement. All appliances stay, as well as drapes and blinds. Home features detached garage, aluminum siding, and gas hot water heat.

Home needs some work. Priced to sell.

Offered at $149,900

ST CHARLES

FOR SALE/ LEASE

Great 4,000 sq. ft. all brick building in super location. Building is in super condition with all upgraded features, including upgraded lighting fixtures, and interior bathroom upgrades. This building can be leased using 4,000 sq. ft. or 2,000 sq.ft. of space with super terms. Plenty of parking on comer lot, with backyard overlooking pond.

Call for details. Asking $599,900

ST. CHARLES

VACANT LAND

Great 4.4 acre lot in subdivision of custom homes. Property backs up to 240 acres of open space. Close to Metra station, and only minutes to Elburn shopping, and Randall Road. Area of prestigious homes.

Offered at $299,900

VACANT LOTS

Super brick building with many offices inside.

Great free standing building next to school. Have a tenant that would occupy building for that investor that wants to buy. This building is in great shape, and includes inside cafeteria with appliances. Would make great medical facility.

Located at the corner of Route 25 and Riverside Drive.

Plenty of parking.

1 story, Zoning: Commercial / B-2/ Office.

Leasing also available.

1.33 to 2.11 acre lots in prestigious Sunset Views subdivision. Great location: Close to town yet far enough away to enjoy the peaceful country setting. Several lots to choose from.

Offered at $775,000

Offered at $139,900

Starting at $55,000

INDUSTRIAL BUILDING

Super all brick 6,000 sq. ft. building in St. Charles. Features separate utilities with parking in front of building, and plenty parking in the back. Building has 3,000 sq. ft. up, and 3,000 sq. ft. down. Occupy one of the units for your business, and lease the other one out. Great traffic count! Call for more details.

Gross income of over $70,000 on this great 9120 sq. ft. building. Owner has plans where you can put up an additional 10,000 sq. ft. building on this 2.26 acre site.

This steel building is in great condition with a fenced in area for outside storage, to bring in additional income. 4 overhead doors with plenty of parking.

Offered at $729,900

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Two story 4 Bedroom home on 7 Acres.

Home needs work, but has great potential for commercial, industrial, across from airport. Great horse property in neighborhood of surrounding horse properties. Features first floor den, an 2 fireplaces. Low taxes for 7 Acres.

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

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

Offered at $569,900

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By Denise Freese Even those who aren’t Irish enjoy celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. From wearing green (to avoid getting pinched) to throwing an Irish-themed party, there are many ways to celebrate the Luck O’ the Irish!

If you plan to host a St. Patrick’s Day party, be sure to offer your guests some terrific cocktails to complement your Irish feast. Consider the following ideas from mixthatdrink.com.

Irish Flag Shooters TheIrishFlagismeanttoresemblethegreen, orange and white stripes in Ireland’s flag, but is miniaturized in a shot glass. Layer 1/3 shot green creme de menthe, 1/3 shot Licor 43, and 1/3 shot Bailey’s Irish Cream. This sweet, refreshing drink will get your guests in the mood to party!

those tasty treats. In a cocktail shaker, add 3/4 ounce green creme de menthe, 3/4 ounce white cremedecacao,and3/4ouncelightcream. Add ice, shake until chilled, and strain into a cocktail glass.

Irish Cola If mint isn’t your favorite, try this cross between a coke and a milkshake: in a cocktail shaker, add an ounce of Irish whiskey and an ounce of Bailey’s Irish Cream, shake, and strain into a glass. Add four ounces of cola and enjoy!

Irish Coffee A great way to cap off a terrific meal is with an Irish Coffee. There are two variations; start with a cup of hot, strong coffee, and add a shot of Irish whiskey and top with whipped cream. Or for a sweeter version, replace the whiskey with a shot of Bailey’s Irish Cream.

Visit The Blue Goose Market in beautiful downtown St. Charles for the ingredients to make the cocktails listed above, and for all your St. Patty’s Day party needs!

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BY TERRY AND KIM KOVEL KOVELS.COM Spring brings flowers, and this year designers are using more floral prints than usual for fabrics and designs. But a picture of a plant as a decoration on dinnerware is an old idea going back to at least the 1600s. In 1761, an Encyclopedia of Danish Flowers (Flora Danica) was commissioned by King Frederik V of Denmark. Thousands of hand-colored illustrations from engraved copper plates were made that accurately showed the wild flowers and plants. It was not completed until 1874, but some of the drawings were used to decorate a banquet service in 1790. The first Flora Danica dinner set of 1,802 pieces was made for King Christian VII to give as a gift to Russian Empress Catherine II of Russia. It is said it was to make up for not helping the Russians in the country’s war with Sweden. She died before the set was finished, so it stayed in Denmark. The remaining 1,530 pieces belong to Queen Margethe II and pieces have been used for special occasions.

You can still buy new dishes from the Royal Copenhagen factory or old ones at antiques shops and auctions. It is said to be the only 18th-century set that is still being made. Each piece has a single plant pictured as the decoration. Dishes can be ordered with the preferred plant.

A Flora Danica platter recently sold for almost $1,000. It was decorated with “Verbascum Thapsiforme Beuspidatum Shad.” We call it a mullein or velvet plant. The tall yellow flowers are used in herbal medicine. Today there are more than 300 varieties of mullein, and more are being propagated to get more flowers, shorter flower stalks and other changes. If you own a Flora Danica piece, be very careful. Even a tiny chip in the notched edge can lower the price by half or more. *** Handbag collecting has surged in popularity since 2010 when the first large auctions were introduced. Today purses by brands, like Hermes, are sold for prices over $100,000. Sales, shows, stores and online retailers are selling used, vintage handbags. Build your collection while prices of undiscovered

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It runs on a 9-volt battery. It’s in perfect condition and tunes in clearly. Is it worth anything?

A: Cracker Jack was first made in 1896 by Rueckheim & Brother. The company became Rueckheim Bros. & Eckstein in 1902. Prizes were included in the packages beginning in 1912.

Cracker Jack radios like this were made in the 1970s in Hong Kong for Just Products, a New York company. They sell for about $25. *** Q: My mother saved “soakies,” the plastic bottle that held shampoo or bubble bath about 25 years ago. They were shaped like bottles with people or animal heads. She bought them to use the soap and thought they would later become popular collectibles, like milk bottles. Where are they being sold?

A: Soakies were popular as collectibles for a very short period of time in the late 1990s, and a few rare ones did sell for about $100. But the bottles were free and there still are a few used as packaging. Price is determined by supply and demand.

There is a big supply and almost no demand. It is a suggested hobby that often doesn’t attract collectors. Glass milk bottles were not popular with bottle collectors until the rarer earlier bottles became very expensive. Today a colored milk bottle or one with a war slogan or famous dairy name are the only ones selling for more than a few dollars.

Collectors also search for the old round cardboard bottle caps, which sell for 25 cents to a few dollars each to go with the bottles. *** Q: When my husband and I were digging for old bottles, we found an interesting old clay pipe bowl, but no stem. The bowl has “Wolfe 98 Tone” on

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This 20th-century Flora Danica porcelain platter is 18 1/2 inches by 14 1/4 inches. It features a tall, yellow mullein flower.

The dish is fully marked on the bottom with factory marks and the impressed number 3520. Auction price, $984 in a Skinner Inc. auction in Massachusetts. one side and 6-point star above a harp, clover and “Erin” on the other side. I don’t think it’s worth anything, but I’d like to know something about it.

A: The harp is the national symbol of Ireland. The 6-point star represents the six counties of Northern Ireland. Wolfe Tone, whose full name was Theobald Wolfe Tone, was one of the leaders of the Irish rebellion of 1798. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1763 and was one of the founders of the Society of United Irishmen, which sought separation from Britain. Tone went to France to get French troops to support the revolt.

The first attempt, made in 1796, failed because of bad weather. The Society planned another rebellion in 1798, but the British found out about it and the leaders were captured. Wolfe Tone and the French forces were defeated before they made land. He was captured and sentenced to death but took his own life in September 1798. You must have dug in an old dump field with broken pipes from the 1800s. A local historical society might be interested in knowing about your experience and the pipe bowls. *** Q: I was given a silver bookmark by my grandmother, who was born in Holland in the early 1890s. It was hers as a child. The bookmark was dagger shape and would slip over the page. It was approximately 2 1/2 to 3 inches long and had a long burgundy tassel. It was stolen from my house. I’m looking

for prices for insurance purposes.

A: It’s impossible to give an accurate value for your grandmother’s silver bookmark without seeing it and weighing it. Do you remember if it had a maker’s mark? Was it solid silver or silver plate? Was it heavy? Silver bookmarks sell for $30 to $80 and most of the value is determined by the weight of the silver. *** Tip: Doors from a garage should have inside locks. Get a strong door. We know someone who came home to find a burglar had used an axe to “open” the door. *** Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel answer questions sent to the column. By sending a letter with a question, 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.

Johnny Appleseed collector plate, porcelain, American folk heroes series, Johnny planting seeds, girl with apple, c. 1980, 9-inch diameter, $10.

Irish lace collar, ivory shawl, flower blossom pattern, trailing leaf border, c. 1910, 11 x 46 inches, $50.

Cowan, flower frog, dancing nude woman, scarf, opaque white, after Anna Pavlova, marked, 1925, 6 inches, $160.

Side table, tiger oak, fourleaf clover shaped top, reeded apron, spindle spool legs, shaped lower shelf, ball feet, c.

1890, 29 x 24 inches, $275.

Pickle castor, amber glass jar, swirl pattern, silver plate lid, base and frame, molded leaves, beading and scrollwork, 1800s, $520.

G.I. Joe lunchbox, U.S. ARMY, green canvas, brown leather trim, metal latch, plastic top handle, envelope style, 1968, 9 x 5 x 4 inches, $705.

Advertising sign, Bromo Seltzer, figural nurse, pouring medicine, die-cut cardboard, easel back, 60 x 17 inches, $1,200.

Tool chest, trunk shape, oak and steel, brass hardware, leather, lift lid, interior compartments, side handles, lock, 1897, 38 x 19 inches, $1,500.

Jewelry box, metal, incised, oval pietra dura panels, flowers and butterflies, blue beading, lift top, finial feet, c. 1880, 6 x 8 inches, $2,450.

Anna pottery bottle, reclining pig, incised railroad map, hole at rear, c.

1880, 6 inches, $3,100. *** Need prices for your antiques and collectibles? Find them at Kovels.com, our website for collectors. You can find more than 1,000,000 prices and more than 11,000 color photographs that help you determine the value of your collectibles. Study the prices. Go to the free Price Guide at Kovels.com. The website also lists publications, clubs, appraisers, auction houses, people who sell parts or repair antiques, show lists and more. Kovels.com adds to the information in this column. *** (c) 2016 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.

“BEST IN THE MIDWEST OR ANYWHERE”

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES & FANCY JUNQUE

Kane County Fairgrounds

Route 64 & Randall Road in St. Charles Sat. 12pm to 5pm • Sun. 7am to 4pm

HUNDREDS OF DEALERS! SM-CL0385114

April 1 & 2 Sept. 2 & 3 2015 Schedule May 6 & 7

Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 June 3 &Oct 4 3&4 Nov. 4 & 5 JulyOct 1 & 231 & Nov 1 Dec. 2&3 August 5Dec &6 5 & 6

March - December

Admission $5.00

Children under 12 Free!

FREE PARKING (630) 377-2252

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3 Large Connecting Antique & Collectible Malls Featuring 3 Floors In Our Circa 1860’s Dairy Barn. “An Antiquer’s Heaven” 18th, 19th & 20th Century Treasures All In One Location.

“7 Miles of Aisles” Open 7 Days, 10-5 Only 40 Miles From Kane County Near Rts 12 & 120 In Historic Volo Illinois 815-344-6062 Or VOLOSHOPPING.COM

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DRIVERS - SEASONAL CHS Elburn is looking for SEASONAL DRIVERS to deliver agronomy products out of our Maple Park & Newark facilities.

You must have a high energy level, exhibit personal integrity, have an excellent driving record and be committed to safety, and customer service. You must be able to work additional hours and weekends to meet business needs. Must have a CDL and be able to pass a DOT Drug Screen.

Please apply online at www.chsinc.com/careers and reference req #9165BR (for Newark) #9166BR (for Maple Park).

If you have any questions please call Stefanie Horne at 815-899-8917

FACTORY HELP NEEDED – FT

ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT St Charles based medical supplies company looking for an administrative assistant. Candidates will be responsible for assisting documentations and customer service.

Great communications skills. Excellent with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Please send resume by email to angela@allcaredirect.com

Our St. Charles location is looking for: Carpenters (cabinet installation / trim experience a plus) Painters Electricians General Labor / Warehouse staff Prior experience a must.

Email resume to zwreceiving@colonydisplay.com or fax (630) 762-1002

Caregivers

BE AN ANGEL... ...A VISITING ANGEL

Join our team of compassionate, reliable caregivers to assist area seniors in their own homes with non-medical personal care, meal prep, light housework, errands, companionship. Experience with older adults preferred. Part-time hours available.

Visiting Angels of the Fox Valley 630-892-1111 www.visitingangels.com

Direct Service Personnel DSP

Full Time & Part Time, Weekday & Weekend Opportunities on ALL Shifts throughout the Sugar Grove, Oswego & Plainfield areas!

Must be CPR, First Aid & IDPH Registered Certified. To $11.50/hr.

Your TLC can make a difference! jobs@behavioralstaffing.com or call our reps 24/7 at 877-895-3500!

Driver

CDL DRIVER / MECHANIC

Farming operation looking for full / part time diversified individual willing to split time between making local deliveries and occasional mechanical work on various farm equipment & trucks. CDL Class A required.

Contact Bob at Dunteman Turf Farms 630-557-2900

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Call to advertise in the At Your Service directory.

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Janitor

Professional Janitor / Driver Growing injection-molding company has an immediate opening for a Professional Janitor / Driver.

SHIPPING AND RECEIVING

Looking for a detailed individual responsible for Shipping and Receiving. The hourly pay is $15.00 with no medical coverage. St. Charles, IL. Phone: 331-422-3151

DATA ENTRY CLERK The Voluntary Action Center is seeking applicants for a part time Data Clerk to assist the agency's finance division, 15 hours per week. Duties include creating & maintaining Excel files and reports, data entry, assisting with Accounts Payable and Receivables, relief for reception and other positions as needed, and other clerical support for Management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel required. Experience in accounting software and clerical grant management are a plus. Must be able to maintain confidentiality, have good communication and phone skills, and the ability to be self-motivated & well organized. Continued education or Associates Degree strongly desired.

Interested candidates should send resume, cover letter, and three professional references to:

Voluntary Action Center

Paul LaLonde, Assistant Executive Director 1606 Bethany Road, Sycamore, IL 60178 For full job description, please contact Paul.

VAC is a drug free workplace and an EOE.

Caregiver Available – If your are looking for a caregiver who can provide patience & compassion for your loved one, call 630-841-6314

Responsibilities include: cleaning facility and running errands in company vehicle. Must be a responsible and energetic individual with a valid driver's license and good driving record. Excellent pay, great benefit package and opportunity for advancement. EOE

2 DAY GUN AUCTION Saturday March 18th Sunday March 19th 9AM 2601 Lake Land Blvd. Mattoon, IL 900 FIRE ARMS Ammo, Knives, Accessories, More! www.bauerauction.com Antique Auction No Reserve!

March 19th 10AM 1504 Mulford Rd Lindenwood, IL Railroad Desk, Wood Wagon, Secretaries, Primitives, Wooden Advertising Boxes, Stained Glass, Vintage Toys, Much More! www.kitsonauctions.com CAMPERS Colman's RV We Buy/Consign Used Campers And RV's!

217-787-8653 www.colmansrv.com LOCAL DRIVERS WANTED! Be your own boss. Flexible hours.

Unlimited earning potential Must be 21 with valid U.S. driver's license, insurance & reliable vehicle.

Call 855-401-1161 Longaberger Baskets & More Auction March 25th 10AM Park District Bldg 601 S. Fall Paxton, IL 400+ Lots Longaberger Baskets, Pottery, Wrought Iron, MUCH MORE! strebeckauctions.com Old slot machines wanted by collector.

Also buying neon signs and 40's and 50's juke boxes!

Any condition!

Fast cash pick-up!

Call Mark 314-707-0184

Apply in person:

Chemtech Plastics, Inc.

765 Church Road, Elgin, IL 60123 or email: jobs@chemtechplastics.com

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Local company in Woodridge, IL looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician. Building/Repairing machines and equipment. Auto Cad or Solidworks experienced preferred.

MIG and TIG welding, electrical circuits, motor controls. Position is available for 3rd Shift. Drug screen (hair follicle), background check and physical will be completed for viable candidates. Please send resume to fax: 574-528-9626 JOBS ANNOUNCEMENTS STUFF VEHICLES REAL ESTATE SERVICES LEGALS Find it all right here in Kane County Chronicle Classified

***THE BOAT DOCK*** We Buy & Consign Used Boats!

Springfield, Illinois 217-793-7300 www.theboatdock.com ***THE BOAT DOCK***

State of Illinois Surplus Property Online Auction Equipment, watches, boats, vehicles, knives, jewelry and much more iBid.illinois.gov

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BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

Handyman Service Home Improvements

Carpentry Electrical Painting and Misc.

630-879-5906

(Craig) Serving the Fox Valley for over 25 years (Batavia)

BOB'S PAINTING – DECORATING and DECKS RENEWED Nolan Bushnell, the founder of Atari, said, “Business is a good game -- lots of competition and a minimum of rules. You keep score with money.”

Bridge is a great game -- lots of competition and, some would argue, too many laws. Sometimes you keep score with money.

Players often quote axioms (“rules”), although most of them are wrong at least as often as they are right. But a few, like the Rule of Eleven and the key play in today’s deal, are always right if the appropriate conditions are met (the lead being fourth-highest in the case of the Rule of Eleven).

What is the right play for East here? He is defending against four hearts, and West has led the diamond king.

Note North’s four-diamond jump cue-bid. It is a splinter bid showing four-card heart support, game-going values and a singleton or void in diamonds. South, with such a weak hand, has no thought of a slam.

It should be apparent to East that his side probably has to take one diamond and three spade tricks to defeat the contract. Also, it must be better for East to attack spades through declarer, rather than West’s leading around to him. So, East overtakes the diamond king with his ace.

But which spade should he lead next?

The normal card from J-7-6 is the six, but when you need three tricks in the suit, the correct card to lead is the jack. Now the contract goes down one.

Note that if East starts with the spade six, South plays low from his hand and is safe.

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Residential & Commercial - Fully Insured 630-761-1634 www.taberbuilders.com

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Kane County Chronicle / KCChronicle.com • Thursday, March 16, 2017 • VINTAGE MUSIC AUCTION LIVE & ONLINE MARCH 18th 12PM 8512 S. Union Road Union, IL Guitars, Banjos, Wurlitzers, Jukeboxes, Phonographs, Clocks, Music Boxes, More!

Details, photos, online bidding: www.donleyauctions.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 18TH, 2017 RUNNING 2 RINGS - ONE STARTING W/COINS & JEWELRY

Lunch by: Relish the Dog

9:00 A.M.

A-1 AUTO

Maple Park Estate Sale WED & THURS 10-6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1950's L-Shaped Red Leather Sofa, Stove & Refrig, Table & Chairs, Jewelry, Vintage, Mid-Century, Tools, Yard Art

PUBLIC AUCTION

Kathy's Estate Sales, On Line Auctions, Liquidations & Consignments

CLASSICS WANTED

Restored or Unrestored Cars & Vintage Motorcycles Domestic / Import Cars: Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari's, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang & Mopars, $$ Top $$ all makes, Etc.

Owners: R. Lane, B. Fidder, R. Zanello, G. Kaske, K. Skinner, B. Berning F. Babashka, R. Case & The J Larson Estate Terms: Cash or checks w/proper I.D. Visa & Mastercard accepted. 9% Buyers Premium w/ 4% discount for cash or check. No property to be removed until settled for. All items sold “AS IS”. Number system will be used. Must have driver's license for registration. Not responsible for accidents or items after purchase. Announcements day of sale prevail over written material.

DeKalb Estate Sale FRI 4-7, SAT 9-3, SUN 10-3

GENEVA

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FURNITURE AND YARD IMPLEMENT

Saturday, March 18th from 9-3 Sunday, March 19th from 12-4 Table, Chairs, SCAG Deck Mower, Yard Tools, Lawn Spreader, Snow Blower, Roof Mount Car Rack, Back Hitch Hauler with Storage and more Call 877-264-2527

Chair - Over-Stuffed, Floral Solid Oak Computer Desk Treadmill (needs new belt) You haul.

630-308-2729

Furs - Sable Mink & Leather Jacket From the 70's, $250.

Beaver Stole, great condition! $150 847-683-2105

Beer can collection from the 1970's. Few flat tops, Many in excellent shape and bottom opened. $275 or best offer. Call 815-761-5947

DINING ROOM TABLE w/ LEAF & 4 MATCHING CHAIRS

Very Clean & Nice Furniture

Round dining table 54” with leaf and 4 matching chairs.

Wood veneer top with black pedestal. Free but you must pick up.

Geneva. Please contact 630-797-0842 for photos and other info.

Dried Gourds for Crafting

See pics @ estatesales.net

WILL BEAT ANY QUOTE GIVEN!!

$400 - $2000

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Advertise here for a successful garage sale!

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COINS, ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, (2)GUNS, HOUSEHOLD, YARD & TOOLS SEE WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE LISTING!!

CAR, TRUCK, SUV

815-575-5153

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LOCATION: BOONE CO. FAIRGROUNDS, 8791 RT. 76 BELVIDERE, IL. 61008

Located in the Goat Barn near south end. Plenty of parking.

Dress Accordingly!

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Apples, Snake, Penquin, $2/ea.

Home grown Hampshire. 847-683-2105

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I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs 1990 & Newer Will beat anyone's price by $300.

Will pay extra for Honda, Toyota & Nissan.

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West Harbor Residences At Reva Bay Be In Your New Home by Spring!

Units are completed and ready for you. Boating season is near!

West Harbor Residences at Reva Bay is a brand new apartment community in beautiful Fox Lake, IL. 5 minutes from Metra station.

Shopping and entertainment is just minutes away.

Residence is 2 bedrooms with 2 baths in a spacious 1,250 square feet. Larger unit also has dining room and guest bath. All new stainless steel appliances with washer/dryer included. Balconies, patios, covered and open parking. Boat slips available right at your back door. Additional storage available.

Monthly rent begins at $1,425.

Heirloom Estate Sales Our Great Garage Sale Guarantee!

If it rains on your sale, we will run your ad again the next week for FREE! Call 877-264-2527 or email: classified@shawsuburban.com Kane County Chronicle Classified

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HALF ACRE OF LAND & HOME IN THE HEART OF SYCAMORE

3BR, 2BA Ranch Home! Spacious Eat in Kitchen with High End Maple Cabinetry, Great Room with Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Beautiful Maple Floors, Full Basement with Above Ground Window Exposure, 3 Car Garage.

First Time For Sale Since 1946 Charming Enclosed Front Porch Is Just The Beginning. 3 Stories of Living Area Plus a Full Usable Basement.

4 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathroom

CALL or TEXT NEDRA ERICSON REALTOR or EMAIL myhomes2syc@aol.com

CALL or TEXT NEDRA ERICSON, REALTOR or EMAIL myhomes2syc@aol.com

MOTORCYCLES WANTED Publisher's Notice: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation of discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777.

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275

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2 Bed Rm. $1,150/mo.

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Genoa 2BR, Remodeled, Close to Downtown Country setting, 1 bath, appl. 815-901-3346

PEPPER VALLEY APARTMENTS 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath $1190 - $1200 & $1220-$1230 Fireplace, heat, gas, water incl. A/C, D/W, disposal, microwave, blinds, patios, clubhouse, pool, garage avail, small pets OK.

630-232-7226 St. Charles -1BR, 1BA, A/C, Lndry, Heat Incl. $885/mo + security deposit.

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Geneva - 2BR, 2BA, 2 Car Garage Ideal location, new carpet, fireplace, W/D, $1450/mo, available immediately.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DAISY OLVERA Plaintiff/Petitioner vs.

FRANCISCO JAVIER CASTILLO GOMEZ Defendant/Respondent Case No. 17 D 51 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit(s) having been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVNE TO ALL DEFENDANTS IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED ACTION, that said action has been commenced in said Court by the plaintiff(s), naming you as defendant(s) therein and praying For Judgment of dissolution of marriage between the parties and sole allocation of parental responsibilities of the parties' minor child with child support and parenting time reserved. and for other relief; that summons has been issued out of this Court against you as provided by law, and, that this action is still pending and undetermined in said Court.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you file your answer or otherwise make your appearance in said action in this Court, by filing the same in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on or before April 3, 2017 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court on February 15, 2017 (Published in the Kane County Thomas M. Hartwell Chronicle on March 9, 16, 23, Clerk of the Circuit Court 2017) 1271152 (SEAL) Scott W. Sheen & Associates, P.C. Attorney for: Petitioner Atty Registration No.: 6216837 PUBLIC NOTICE 713 East Main Street Saint Charles, IL 60174 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE (630) 443-6200 SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Attorney E-mail: Ssheen@sheenlaw.com KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

nant.

That the parties are agreeing to Dissolution of Marriage at no fault.

6. That there is no dissolution of marriage pending in any other or state.

7. That the parties have been continuously separated since August 2011, as a result of irreconcilable differences that caused and irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.

8. That past attempts to reconciliation failed and future attempts would be impracticable and not in the parties best interest.

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, Eva Alejandra Ponce Zepeda, respectfully that prays that: A. The parties are awarded a Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage dissolving the bonds of matrimony existing between the parties.

B. Each party waives any claims and to maintenance, past present or future C. Each party should pay those debts they have any claim by the other.

D. Each party shall retain that personal property presently in their respective possession free and clear from any claim by the other.

Eva Alejandra Ponce Zepeda, (Petitioner)

of Kane County, Chancery Division, 5.

• Thursday, March 16, 2017 • Kane County Chronicle / KCChronicle.com in the courthouse in the city of St. Charles, Illinois, on or before April 21, 2017 a default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of the complaint.

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(Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 16, 23, 30, 2017) 1353696

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CHANCERY DIVISION CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, V. BESSIE HILL; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, Case No: 16 CH 684 NOTICE OF ACTION BY PUBLICATION STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF KANE In the Circuit Court of Kane County, Chancery Division. CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC. v BESSIE HILL; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Case No. 16 CH 684 The requisite affidavit for service by publication having been filed, notice is given you, BESSIE HILL, and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled action, that an action for foreclosure was commenced in the Circuit Court of Kane County, Chancery Division, by the plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure and for other relief of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows: THAT PART OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 222 OF NORTHLAKE MANOR, AURORA; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 54 MINUTES WEST 1083 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 54 MINUTES WEST 914.87 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 54 MINUTES WEST 78 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 54 MINUTES WEST 114.15 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF HIGHLAND ADDITION TO AURORA, THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 29 MINUTES EAST ALONG SAID NOTHERLY LINE 78 FEET TO A LINE DRAWN SOUTH 0 DEGREES 54 MINUTES WEST FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 54 MINUTES EAST 114.72 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNIN, IN THE CITY OF AURORA, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Common Address: 376 Florida, Aurora, IL 60506 P.I.N.: 15-16-284-009

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTYGENEVA, ILLINOIS

Fifth Third Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs.

Jennifer Sweeney; United States of America - Department of Housing and Urban Development; Randall West Home Owners' Association; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Michael A. Sweeney; Jaclyn Sweeney; Joseph Sweeney; Richard Kuhn, as Special Representative for Michael A. Sweeney (Deceased) Defendants.

Case No. 17 CH 00006 Notice to Heirs and Legatees.

Notice is hereby given to you, the Unknown Heirs and Unknown Legatees of the decedent, Michael A. Sweeney, that on February 16, 2017, 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 (Published in Kane County premises commonly known as: IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF 807 N. Randall Road Unit #B, Au- EVA ALEJANDRA PONCE ZEPEDA Chronicle March 2, 9, 16, 2017) 1269950 rora, IL 60506 Petitioner, vs.

PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in the Kane County TOMAS MARTINEZ Chronicle on March 9, 16, 23, Respondent.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 2017) 1271172 FOR THE SIXTEENTH CASE NO. 17 D 245 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUBLICATION NOTICE KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PUBLIC NOTICE 17 MR 269 The requisite affidavit for PubliNOTICE OF PUBLICATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE REGARDING NAME CHANGE SIXTEETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT cation having been filed, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL DEFEN- Public notice is hereby given that KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS on April 25, 2017, in Courtroom DANTS IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED In Re the Marriage of Eva Alejandra Ponce Zepeda & ACTION, that said action has been No. 250, of the Kane County Tomas Martinez commenced in the said Court by Courthouse, 100 South Third the plaintiff, naming you as defen- Street, Geneva, Illinois, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter Eva Alejandra Ponce dants therein and praying as this matter may heard, a Petition Petitioner PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION will be heard in said Courtroom for vs. and for other relief; that summons the change of name of Jacqueline Tomas Martinez has been issued out of this Court Eileen Trieb to the new name of Respondent against you as provided by law, Jacqueline Eileen Becker pur17 D 245 PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF and, that this action is still pending suant to 735 ILCS 5/21-101 et and undetermined in said court. seq.

MARRIAGE /s/ Jacqueline Eileen Trieb NOW COMMES the Petitioner, Eva Petitioner Alejandra Ponce Zepeda, Pro Se, NOW, THEREFORE, unless you file and for his cause of action against your answer or otherwise make the Respondent Tomas Martinez, your appearance in said action in (Published in the Kane County respectfully alleges and states as this Court, by filing the same in the Chronicle on March 9, 16, 23, 2017) 1271151 follows: office of the Clerk of the Circuit 1. Petitioner is 30 years of age Court on or before April 10, 2017, resides at 20 Thrush St., Car- AN ORDER OF DEFAULT MAY BE PUBLIC NOTICE pentersville, County of Kane, ENTERED AGAINST YOU. and State of Illinois; has residIN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE ed in the State of Illinois for at February 28, 2017 SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT period exceeding ninety (90) Thomas M. Hartwell KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS days preceding the filing of Clerk of the Circuit Court this petition; and is presently (Seal) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE domiciled in the State of IlliOF: HENRY L. FOSTER, nois.

Deceased.

2. Respondent is 46 years of Eva Alejandra Ponce Zepeda General No.: 17 P 105 age; address unknown.

20 Thrush Street 3. The parties were married on Carpentersville, Il 60110 PUBLICATION NOTICE May 21, 2011, and said INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION marriage was registered in the (Published in the Kane County TO: CREDITORS & CLAIMANTS city of Chicago, State of Illi- Chronicle, March 9, 16, 23, 1. Notice is given of the death of nois, USA. Henry L. Foster who died on June 4. That no children were born to 2017) 1271792 25, 2016 a resident of Elgin, IL.

The mortgage was made by Bessie Hill and given to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. on February 24, 2003, and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds in Kane County, Illinois, as document no. 2003K051169 Summons was duty issued out of the court against you as provided by law and the action is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, as one of the above-named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the action or otherwise make your appearance in the action, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Kane County, Chancery Division, 5. in the courthouse in the city of St. Charles, Illinois, on or before April 21, 2017 a default may be entered 6. against you at any time after that

the parties during their marriage; and that no children PUBLIC NOTICE were adopted; and the Petitioner is not currently pregIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE nant.

That the parties are agreeing SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS to Dissolution of Marriage at DAISY OLVERA no fault.

That there is no dissolution of Plaintiff/Petitioner marriage pending in any oth- vs.

2. The Representative for the estate is: Alma J. Foster, 621 Preston, Elgin, IL 60120.

3. The attorney for the estate is: Russell E. Baldwin 311 N. 2nd Street, Suite 301, St. Charles, IL 60174 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 2, 2017. Claims against the estate

Russell E. Baldwin 311 N. 2nd Street, Suite 301, St. Charles, IL 60174 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 2, 2017. Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk of the Circuit Court, P.O. Box 112, Geneva, Illinois 60134-0112, or with the Representative or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

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

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 2, 9, 16, 2017) 1269994

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA MAHONEY WHITE 699 Glen Cove Lane Pingree Grove, Il 60140 Date and Place of Death: January 13, 2017, Kane County Case No. 17 P 116 Publication Notice Independent Administration TO: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of Patricia Mahoney White who died on January 13, 2017, a resident of 699 Glen Cove Lane, Pingree Grove, IL 60140.

2. The Representative for the estate is Sean P. White, 728 Deer Run Drive,, Palatine, IL 60067.

3. The Attorney for the estate is: John G. Mulroe, 6687 N. Norhwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631.

4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 9, 2017. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 540 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles, IL 60174 or with the Representative, or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

5. On 2/22/17 an Order Appointing the Representative was entered.

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

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

8. The estate will be administrated without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4). /s/ Sean P. White Executor *signed pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 137.

March 9, 16, 23, 2017 Kane County Chronicle 1279949

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Name: RONALD R. JANES Address: 1201 HOWELL PLACE City, State, Zip: AURORA, IL 60506 Date and Place of Death: 1/15/2017- HARLINGEN, TX 17 P 128 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS,

Date and Place of Death: 1/15/2017- HARLINGEN, TX 17 P 128 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of RONALD R. JANES who died on JAN. 15, 2017, a resident of AURORA, Illinois.

2. The Representative for the estate is: RONDA J. POPP, 228 BRAEBURN CIR., SUGAR GROVE, IL 60554 3. The Attorney for the estate is: GERALD K. HODGE 2114 DEERPATH ROAD AURORA, IL 60506 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before 9/9, 2017.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 540 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles, IL 60174 or with the Representative, or both Any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within I O days after it has been filed.

5. On MARCH 1, 2017 an Order Admitting the Will to Probate.

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

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

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

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 9, 16, 23, 2017) 1271153

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF (DECEDENT): Bernice Z. Reed 1819 Fargo Blvd, Geneva, IL 60134 Date and Place of Death: Aurora, IL 1/1/2017 CASE NO. 17 P 148 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, UNKNOW HEIRS AND LEGATEES 1.Notice is hereby given of the death of Bernice Z. Reed who died on Jan. 1, 2017, a resident of Geneva, IL, Illinois.

2.The Representative for the estate is: Rose Mary Clyburn, 1520 Unionville Wawaset Road, West Chester, PA 19382 3.The Attorney for the estate is: Jennifer B. Nagle, of Kuhn Heap & Monson 552 S. Washington Suite 100 Naperville, IL 60540 4.Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 16, 2017. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 540 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles, IL 60174 or with the Representative, or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

5.On March 7, 2017 an Order Admitting the Will to Probate Appointing the Representative was entered.

6.Within forty-two (42) days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity

:tered.

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

7.Within six (6) months after the effective date of the original Order -Admitting the Will to Probate, you Lmay file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as :provided under Article VIII 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284).

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

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/s/ Jennifer B. Nagle Attorney March 16, 23, 30, 2017 d - Kane County Chronicle 122669

PUBLIC NOTICE

r IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT , KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF (DECEDENT): Name: Mary Louise Robinson rAddress: 43W745 Nottingham -Drive, Elburn, IL 60119 Date and Place of Death: 12/16/2016 r Case No. 17 P 73 u PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION sTO: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of Mary Louise Robinson who died on December 16, 2016, -a resident of the Village of Elburn, yCounty of Kane, Illinois. r2. The Representative for the estate is: Kent W. Robinson of 713 Highgrove Park, Houston, TX 77024 y3. The Attorney for the estate is: , Patrick M. Griffin 21 N. Fourth Street Geneva, IL 60134 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before 6-30-2017.

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

5. On February 10, 2017 an Order Admitting the Will to Probate was entered.

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

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

8. The estate will be administrated ,without Court supervision unless ean interested party terminates mindependent supervision adminisstration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/284 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4). /s/ Kent W. Robinson Signature of Executor

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF (DECEDENT): George J. Malina 27 Winthrop New Road Sugar Grove, Illinois 60554 Date and Place of Death: December 9, 2016 Case No. 17P77 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of George J. Malina who died on December 9, 2016, a resident of Sugar Grove, Illinois.

2. The Representative for the estate is: George K. Malina, 125 Walnut Circle, Sugar Grove, Illinois 60554 3. The Attorney for the estate is: Mari Berlin Kabbe Law Group, LLC 2323 Naperville Road, Suite 210, Naperville, Illinois 60563 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 10, 2017. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 540 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles, IL 60174 or with the Representative, or both Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

5. On February 22, 2017 an Order Admitting the Will to Probate was entered.

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

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

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

George K. Malina Executor (Published in the Kane County Chronicle March 9, 16, 23, 2017) 1271571

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF (DECEDENT): Susie Tolliver 925 E. Benton St. Aurora, IL 60505 Date and Place of Death: 10/15/2016 Aurora, Illinois Case No. 17 P 85 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO: CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS (ONLY) 1. Notice is hereby given of the (Published in the Kane County death of Susie Tolliver who died on Chronicle March 2, 9, 16, 2017) 10/15/16, a resident of Aurora, 1269926 Illinois. r 2. The Representative for the estate Find. Buy. Sell. is: Shirley Whitaker, 925 E. Benton All in one place... HERE! , Everyday in St., Aurora, IL 60505 Kane County Chronicle Classified 3. The Attorney for the estate is:

10/15/16, a resident of Aurora, Illinois.

2. The Representative for the estate is: Shirley Whitaker, 925 E. Benton St., Aurora, IL 60505 3. The Attorney for the estate is: G. Alexander McTavish 10 W. State Street, Suite 200 Geneva, IL 60134 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before 08/22/2017.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 540 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles, IL 60174 or with the Representative, or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney witin 10 days after it has been filed.

5. The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4). s/ Shirley Whitaker Signature of Executor (Published in the Kane County Chronicle March 2, 9, 16, 2017) 1268472

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Joyce E. Bagamery 1077 Heathrow Lane Aurora, IL 60502 Date and Place of Death: 12/30/16 Aurora, IL CASE NO. 2017 P 104 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, UNKNOW HEIRS AND LEGATEES 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of Joyce E. Bagamery who died on 12/30/16, a resident of Aurora, Illinois.

2. The Representative for the estate is: Kari Franz and Kristen Bagamery Warren, 9 Walnut Circle, Sugar Grove, IL 60554.

3. The Attorney for the estate is: Richard W. Kuhn 552 S. Washington St. #100 Naperville, IL 60540 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 2, 2017. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 540 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles, IL 60174 or with the Representative, or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

5. On 2/16/2017 an Order Appointing the Representative was entered.

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

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

nal Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided under Article VIII 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4). /s/ Richard W. Kuhn Attorney March 9, 16, 23, 2017 Kane County Chronicle 1270509

AGENDA TOWN OF ST. CHARLES

The existing zoning classification of

the property is defined in Article Kane County Chronicle / KCChronicle.com • Thursday, March 16, 7.4(D)(2)(h) 2017 • CLASSIFIED 1725 Dean Street XII paragraph

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF (DECEDENT): ANN JEAN WILSON 710 Mosedale Street St. Charles, IL 60174 Date and Place of Death: 01/04/17 St. Charles, IL Case No. 17 P 71 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO: CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS (ONLY) 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of Ann Jean Wilson who died on 01/04/17, a resident of St. Charles, Illinois.

2. The Representative for the estate is: Thomas F. Wilson.

3. The Attorney for the estate is: Jay L. Dahl, 1122 Brigham Way, Geneva, IL 60134.

4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before 09/02/17.

Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 540 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles, IL 60174 or with the Representative, or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney witin 10 days after it has been filed.

5. On 02/02/17 an Order Admitting the Will to Probate Appointing the Representative was entered.

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

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

The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4). /s/ Thomas Wilson Signature of Executor (Published in the Kane County Chronicle March 2, 9, 16, 2017) 1270052

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the legal voters, residents of the Town of St. Charles in the County of Kane and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said town will take place on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, being the second Tuesday of said month, at the hour of 7:00 p.m. at l725 Dean Street, St. Charles, (Town Hall), for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said town; and after a Moderator having been elected will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting.

AGENDA TOWN OF ST. CHARLES 1725 Dean Street Saint Charles, IL 60174 ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 11, 2017, 7:00 P.M.

Saint Charles, IL 60174 ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 11, 2017, 7:00 P.M. AT DONALD E. SCHEIB HALL Call to Order - Clerk Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Clerk - Moderator Fee Call for Nomination for a Moderator Motion and Second Close nomination - Motion and Second - Vote on acceptance of Moderator Moderator takes oath of office.

Moderator Procedures Approve Minutes of Annual Meeting held Apri1 12, 2016 Motion and Second Annual Report of Board of Trustees for fiscal year ending February 28, 2017.

Copy in hand out.

Suggest Clerk read Supervisor's Financial Statement Road District Treasurer's Annual Report Treasurer's Financial Statement Cemetery Copy in hand out.

Comments or Questions to the above 2017/18 Township Budget presented to the Board February 08, 2017 Published with public hearing dated February 08, 2017 Budget discussion continued to March 08, 2017 meeting. No action taken.

Comments or Questions Copy in hand out.

Any new business.

This concludes the business section of the meeting.

Motion to continue the fiscal year from March 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018.

Motion to set date, time and place for next Annual Meeting.

Suggest - St. Charles Township, Donald E. Scheib Hall l725 Dean St., St. Charles 2nd Tuesday of April - April 10, 2018 - 7:00 PM Motion and Second Additional business, if any.

Adjourn.

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle, March 16, 2016)

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO BIDDERS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Board of Education of Geneva Community Unit School District #304 is Accepting sealed proposals for: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO PERFORM AN ACTUARIAL VALUATION OF GENEVA CUSD 304'S RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN Sealed proposals will be accepted until Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 1:30 PM at the District Office for Geneva Community Unit School District #304, at which time they will be publicly opened and read in the Board Conference Room.

To obtain proposal specifications, please contact: Donna V. Oberg, Asst. Superintendent-Business Services 227 North Fourth Street, Geneva, IL 60134 (630) 463-3030 Geneva Community Unit School District #304 reserves the right to reject any and all bids received, whenever such rejection or waiver is in the interest of Geneva Community Unit School District #304.

Dr. Kent Mutchler, Secretary, Board of Education Geneva Community Unit School District 304 (Published in the Geneva Kane County Chronicle on March 16, 2017) 1271173 Wake up with Kane County Chronicle For Home Delivery, call 800-589-9363

PUBLIC NOTICE The Workforce Development Board of Kane, Kendall and DeKalb Counties is accepting public comment on modifications to the Workforce Development Plan for Local Area #5. The plan modifications must be approved by the Board prior to submittal to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The plan will be available for review at http://www.countyofkane.org/WDD/ Pages/Default.aspx beginning Friday, March 17, 2017. Questions or comments may be submitted to Jenna Gonzalez via email at gonzalezjenna@countyofkane.org until Saturday, April 15, 2017.

Comments are also being accepted on modifications to the Northeast Region WIOA Plan, the link to which will be made available at the same web address in early April, 2017.

described as R-1; Single Family Residence District / Special Uses / Institutional /Governmental / Religious Retreats. The name and address of the legal and beneficial owner(s) of the property for which the variation is requested is Church of God. Dated: 3/14/2017 VILLAGE OF ELBURN (Published in the Elburn Herald on March 16, 2017) 1354384

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

17 MR 268 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION REGARDING NAME CHANGE Public notice is hereby given that on May 5, 2017, in Courtroom No. 250, of the Kane County Courthouse, 100 South Third Street, Geneva, Illinois, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this matter may heard, a Petition will be heard in said Courtroom for the change of name of Andrew Tyler Green to the new name of Andrew Tyler Cravatta pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/21-101 et seq. /s/ Andrew Tyler Green Petitioner (Published in the Elburn Herald on March 16, 23, 30, 2017) 1354135

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC TEST CONSOLIDATED ELECTION APRIL 4, 2017 *** NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with the Election Code of Illinois, ILCS 5/24A-9, the Kane County Election Authority, located at 719 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva, Illinois, Building B, will be conducting its public test of its automatic tabulating equipment on March 28, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. The public test is open to representatives PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in the Kane County of the political parties, the candiChronicle, Daily Chronicle, Kendall dates, the press, and the public.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT County Record on March 16, Kane County Election Authority FOR THE SIXTEENTH DATED: March 14, 2017 2017) 1353857 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (Published in the Kane County KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Chronicle, March 16, 2017) PUBLIC NOTICE 1354165 PUBLIC HEARING 17 MR 281 NOTICE FOR SPECIAL USE NOTICE OF PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a REGARDING NAME CHANGE public hearing to be held before the NOTIFICACIÓN LEGAL Public notice is hereby given that Village of Elburn's Planning ComNOTIFICACIÓN DE on May 12, 2017, in Courtroom mission/Zoning Board of Appeals No. 250, of the Kane County ENSAYO PÚBLICO on April 4, 2017, at 7:00 PM at Courthouse, 100 South Third ELECCIÓN CONSOLIDADA the Village Hall of the Village of Street, Geneva, Illinois, at the hour 4 DE ABRIL, 2017 Elburn located at 301 E. North of 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter *** Street, Elburn, Illinois. The purpose as this matter may heard, a Petition POR LA PRESENTE SE DA NOTIFIof the public hearing is to hear will be heard in said Courtroom for comments for and against the peti- CACIÓN de que el “Ensayo de the change of name of Raul Rojas tion for special use/variance of Equipos de Tabulación automáti- Canelo to the new name of Raul Section XII of the Village of Elburn cos" requerido bajo el Código Elec- Canelo pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/21Zoning Ordinance to allow for use toral de Illinois ILCS5/24A-9 será ll- 101 et seq. as defined in Article XII paragraph evado a cabo a las 9:00 a.m. del /s/ Raul Rojas Canelo 7.4 (D)(2)(d) described as R-1; Martes 28 de Marzo, 2017 en el Petitioner Single Family Residence District / edificio “B” del Centro GubernaSpecial Uses / Institutional /Govern- mental del Condado Kane, 719 S. (Published in the Kane County mental / Hospitals and Medical Batavia Ave., Geneva, Illinois. De Chronicle on March 16, 23, 30, Clinics. for the property located at acuerdo con los provistos del Códi- 2017) 1271896 526 N. Main Street, Elburn, Illinois go Electoral, los representantes de legally described as follows: PUBLIC NOTICE los partidos políticos, los canAbbreviated Description: Lot: 2 didatos, la prensa y el público en City: Campton IN THE CIRCUIT COURT general tendrán derecho a estar en SUBD: Fellowship Deaconry FOR THE SIXTEENTH asistencia.

City/Muni/Twp: CAMPTON JUDICIAL CIRCUIT The existing zoning classification of Autoridad de Elecciones del KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS the property is defined in Article Condado de Kane 17 MR 278 paragraph 7.4(D)(2)(h) FECHADO: 14 de Marzo, 2017 XII NOTICE OF PUBLICATION described as R-1; Single Family (Published in the Kane County REGARDING NAME CHANGE Residence District / Special Uses / Chronicle, March 16, 2017) Institutional /Governmental / Reli- 1354185 Public notice is hereby given that gious Retreats. The name and adon May 12, 2017, in Courtroom dress of the legal and beneficial No. 250, of the Kane County owner(s) of the property for which Courthouse, 100 South Third the variation is requested is Church Street, Geneva, Illinois, at the hour of God. of 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter PUBLIC NOTICE Dated: 3/14/2017 as this matter may heard, a Petition PUBLIC MEETING VILLAGE OF ELBURN will be heard in said Courtroom for Tuesday, March 28, 2017 4:00 pm to 7:00 (Published in the Elburn Herald on thepmchange of name of Lawrence Sugar Grove (Village) in partnership with Kane County, Illinois Department MarchThe 16,Village 2017) of1354384 Edward the Meucci to the new nameofof Transportation (IDOT), and the Illinois Tollway invites you to attend the Larry third public houseto Edwardmeeting Meucci(open pursuant format) regarding the planning for the potential improvements to the IL 47 (Sugar Grove Parkway) 735 ILCS 5/21-101 et interchange seq. at the I-88 (Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway) in Kane County. /s/ Lawrence Edward Meucci The Open House Public Meeting Meeting Purpose: Petitioner will take place on: • Review the alternatives screening results Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 • Provide input on the(Published alternativesinto bethecarried Kaneforward County Time: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Chronicle on Mach 16, 23, 30, Location: Academic and Professional Center 2017) 1271811 Event Room (use North Entrance) Waubonsee Community College Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive Sugar Grove, IL 60554-9454 Exhibits will be on display and an audio-visual presentation will be operating continuously for review any time throughout the evening. The Village, Kane County, IDOT, and Illinois Tollway staff as well as project consultant representatives will be available to discuss the project and answer questions.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Peter Johnston, phone 773.399.0112. Persons planning to attend who will need a sign language interpreter or other similar accommodations should notify the TTY/TDD number (800) 526-0844 or 711; TTY users (Spanish) (800) 501-0864 or 711; and for Telebraille dial (877) 526-6670 at least five (5) days prior to the meeting.

All written correspondence regarding this project should be sent to: GRAEF Attn: Peter Johnston, P.E. 8501 W. Higgins Road - Suite 280 Chicago, IL 60631-28014 Phone: 773.399.0112 Email: SugarGroveInterchange@graef-usa.com Or submitted through the project website: www.SugarGroveInterchange.org (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 9, 16, 2017) 1268502

KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

17 MR 278 74NOTICECLASSIFIED OF PUBLICATION REGARDING NAME CHANGE

Public notice is hereby given that on May 12, 2017, in Courtroom No. 250, of the Kane County Courthouse, 100 South Third Street, Geneva, Illinois, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as this matter may heard, a Petition will be heard in said Courtroom for the change of name of Lawrence Edward Meucci to the new name of Larry Edward Meucci pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/21-101 et seq. /s/ Lawrence Edward Meucci Petitioner (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on Mach 16, 23, 30, 2017) 1271811

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on Friday, February 17, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: BL Properties located at: 239 S. Edgelawn Dr. Aurora, IL 60506 2/17/2017 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 2, 9, 16, 2017) 1269987

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, February 28, 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: AURORA SAFETY located at: 837 HOYDEN CT Sugar Grove, IL, 60554 Dated: 2/28/2017 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 9, 16, 23, 2017) 1271148

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on Friday, February 24, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Roush D V located at: 435 Cavalier Ct Apt 107 West Dundee, IL, 60118 Dated: 2/24/2017 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 9, 16, 23, 2017) 1271149

nois, setting forth the names and

located at: addresses of all persons owning, located at: • Thursday, March 16, conducting 2017 • Kane County the Chronicle 432 Lewis /Rd.KCChronicle.com 721 N Commonwealth Ave and transacting business known as:

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located at: 50 W 790 Main St Elburn, IL, 60119

Geneva, IL 60134

Aurora, IL60506

located at: 40W051 Sunflower Ln. Elgin, IL 60124

Dated: 2/24/2017

Dated: 3/7/2017

Dated: 2/27/2017

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

(Published in the Kane County (Published in the Kane County (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 9, 16, 23, Chronicle on March 16, 23, 30, Chronicle on March 2, 9, 16, Dated: 3/3/2017 2017) 1271798 2017) 1272648 2017) 1269998 Public Notice is hereby given that on Monday, February 27, 2017 a /s/ John A. Cunningham certificate was filed in the office of Kane County Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and (Published in the Kane County addresses of all persons owning, Chronicle on March 9, 16, 23, ASSUMED NAME ASSUMED NAME conducting and transacting the 2017) 1271147 PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE business known as: Public Notice is hereby given that Public Notice is hereby given that ASSUMED NAME Carrie Lee Photography on Monday, February 27, 2017 a on Monday, March 6, 2017 a cerPUBLIC NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE certificate was filed in the office of tificate was filed in the office of the located at: the County Clerk of Kane County, County Clerk of Kane County, IlliPublic Notice is hereby given that Illinois, setting forth the names and nois, setting forth the names and ASSUMED NAME 1880 Monday Dr on Tuesday, March 07, 2017 a addresses of all persons owning, addresses of all persons owning, PUBLICATION NOTICE Elgin, IL 60123 certificate was filed in the office of conducting and transacting the conducting and transacting the Public Notice is hereby given that the County Clerk of Kane County, business known as: business known as: Dated: 2/27/2017 on Friday, February 24, 2017 a Illinois, setting forth the names and certificate was filed in the office of addresses of all persons owning, Pritchett Properties North Pickin' With Pete /s/ John A. Cunningham the County Clerk of Kane County, conducting and transacting the Kane County Clerk Illinois, setting forth the names and business known as: located at: located at: addresses of all persons owning, 40W051 Sunflower Ln. 134 Durango Drive (Published in the Kane County conducting and transacting the It's Fit Time Elgin, IL 60124 Gliberts, IL 60136 Chronicle on March 9, 16, 23, business known as: 2017) 1271150 located at: Dated: 2/27/2017 Dated: 3/6/2017 721 N Commonwealth Ave INSURGENT KINEMATICS Aurora, IL60506 PUBLIC NOTICE /s/ John A. Cunningham /s/ John A. Cunningham located at: Kane County Clerk Kane County Clerk 432 Lewis Rd. Dated: 3/7/2017 ASSUMED NAME Geneva, IL 60134 PUBLICATION NOTICE (Published in the Kane County (Published in the Kane County PUBLIC /s/ John A. Cunningham Chronicle on March 2, 9, 16, NOTICE Chronicle on March 16, 23, 30, Kane County Clerk Public Notice is hereby given that Dated: 2/24/2017 2017) 1269998 2017) 1271857 To: Moran, Melquiades, Ortencia & Gonzalez, JE; Melquiades Moran; on Tuesday, March 02, 2017 a (Published in the Kane County Ortencia Moran; Jesus E. Gonzalez; Citifinancial Services, Inc.; occu/s/ John A. Cunningham certificate was filed in the office of Chronicle on March 16, 23, 30, pants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter deKane County Clerk the County Clerk of Kane County, 2017) 1272648 scribed; County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois; unknown owners and Illinois, setting forth the names and parties interested in said real estate.

County NOTICE addresses of all persons owning, (Published in the Kane PUBLIC Chronicle on March 9, 16, 23, conducting and transacting the 2017) 1271798 TAX DEED NO. 17 TX 19 Filed February 10, 2017 business known as: To: Northern Trust Co, Trust #10043; First American Bank, as Successor Trustee to First American Bank of Kane County, as Trustee under TAKE NOTICE DETAIL HAND CAR WASH Trust Number 86-099; The Northern Trust Company, as Trustee under County of Kane Trust Number 10043; occupants or persons in actual possession of real Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 located at: estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois; unCertificate No. 2014-01179 155 E Dundee Ave known owners and parties interested in said real estate.

Sold for General Taxes of 2013 East Dundee, IL, 60118 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and TAX DEED NO. 17 TX 18 Filed February 10, 2017 Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Dated: 3/2/2017 Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) TAKE NOTICE County of Kane /s/ John A. Cunningham THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Kane County Clerk Certificate No. 2014-00942 Property located at: 117 Kings Road, Carpentersville, Illinois (Published in the Kane County Sold for General Taxes of 2013 Property Index No. 03-11-304-018 Chronicle on March 16, 23, 30, Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) 2017) 1272660 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on August 2, 2017.

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES PUBLIC NOTICE The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax Property located at: 7 Autumn Trail, Barrington Hills, Illinois ASSUMED NAME sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or Property Index No. 03-01-327-002 PUBLICATION NOTICE special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you Public Notice is hereby given that This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for owe before redeeming. on Thursday, March 09, 2017 a delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will exThis notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax certificate was filed in the office of pire on August 2, 2017. deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property the County Clerk of Kane County, The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from if redemption is not made on or before August 2, 2017.

Illinois, setting forth the names and the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax addresses of all persons owning, sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or This matter is set for hearing in the Courthouse of Kane County, 100 S. conducting and transacting the special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures Third Street, in Geneva, Illinois, on August 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you business known as: Room 150. owe before redeeming.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will alThis notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax Executive Ink Art Collective ready have expired at that time. deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF if redemption is not made on or before August 2, 2017. located at: PROPERTY 1365 N. LaFox St. Redemption can be made at any time on or before August 2, 2017 by This matter is set for hearing in the Courthouse of Kane County, 100 S. South Elgin, IL 60177 Third Street, in Geneva, Illinois, on August 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in applying to the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Geneva, Illinois.

Room 150.

Dated: 3/9/2017 You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will alFor further information contact the County Clerk ready have expired at that time.

Address: 719 South Batavia Avenue, Building B, Geneva IL 60134 /s/ John A. Cunningham YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF Telephone: 630-232-5965 Kane County Clerk PROPERTY Oak Park Investments, Inc. Redemption can be made at any time on or before August 2, 2017 by (Published in the Kane County applying to the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois at the Office of the MICHAEL J. WILSON & ASSOCIATES Chronicle on March 16, 23, 30, County Clerk in Geneva, Illinois.

Michael J. Wilson 2017) 1272646 Attorneys at Law For further information contact the County Clerk 309 West Washington Street, Suite 1200 Address: 719 South Batavia Avenue, Building B, Geneva IL 60134 PUBLIC NOTICE Chicago, IL 60606 Telephone: 630-232-5965 312- 781-9510 Oak Park Investments, Inc. #OP-326 Purchaser or Assignee ASSUMED NAME Dated 2/10/ 2017 PUBLICATION NOTICE MICHAEL J. WILSON & ASSOCIATES Michael J. Wilson (Published in the Kane County Chronicle March 16, 23, 30, 2017.)

Public Notice is hereby given that Attorneys at Law 1272743 on Friday, March 03, 2017 a cer- 309 West Washington Street, Suite 1200 tificate was filed in the office of the Chicago, IL 60606 County Clerk of Kane County, Illi- 312- 781-9510 Buying? Selling?

DON'T NEED IT? nois, setting forth the names and #OP-325 Purchaser or Assignee addresses of all persons owning, Renting? Hiring?

SELL IT FAST! Dated 2/10/ 2017 conducting and transacting the To place an ad, Kane County Chronicle Classified business known as: (Published in the Kane County Chronicle March 16, 23, 30, 2017.) call 877-264-2527 Call 877-264-2527 or 1272742 Kane County Chronicle Classified Fried & Fabulous Concessions KCChronicle.com

located at: 134 Durango Drive Gliberts, IL 60136

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Dated: 3/6/2017

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/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

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(Published in the Kane County (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 16, 23, 30, Chronicle on March 16, 23, 30, 2017) 1271857 2017) 1271849

PUBLIC NOTICE

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on Friday, March 3, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:

Public Notice is hereby given that on Friday, February 24, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:

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Spring Bird

located at: 217 Virgil Street Maple Park, IL 60151

located at: 18N600 Westhill Rd, Dundee, IL, 60118

Dated: 3/3/2017

Dated: 2/24/2017

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

(Published in the Kane County (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 16,PUBLIC 23, 30, NOTICE Chronicle on March 2, 9, 16, 2017) 1271849 2017) 1269905 To: Mario Cruz Gonzalez; Santiago Soto; Mario Cruz Gonzalez; Jaime Dorantes; Michael Crescencio; Rafael Hernandez; Laureano Hernandez; Occupant; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

TAX DEED NO. 17 TX 20

Filed

February 10, 2017

TAKE NOTICE County of Kane Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 2014-01590 Sold for General Taxes of 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: 315 South Clifton Avenue, Elgin, Illinois Property Index No. 06-22-253-006 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on August 2, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before August 2, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Courthouse of Kane County, 100 S. Third Street, in Geneva, Illinois, on August 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 150.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before August 2, 2017 by applying to the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Geneva, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 719 South Batavia Avenue, Building B, Geneva IL 60134 Telephone: 630-232-5965 Oak Park Investments, Inc. MICHAEL J. WILSON & ASSOCIATES Michael J. Wilson Attorneys at Law 309 West Washington Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60606 312- 781-9510 #OP-331 Purchaser or Assignee Dated 2/10/ 2017 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle March 16, 23, 30, 2017.)

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located at: 127 S Third St Geneva, IL 60134

located at: 483 Barrett St, Elgin, IL, 60120

located at: 520 W GALENA BLVD, 2FL AURORA, IL 60506

Dated: 2/24/2017

Dated: 3/6/2017

Dated: 2/15/2017

Dated: March 6, 2017

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on Monday, March 6, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of the ,County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:

Public Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as:

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

connection with or financial interest

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Dated: 2/27/2017 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

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SUPPLEMENTAL ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on Monday, February 27, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, concerning the business known as Tidy Chicks

Public Notice is hereby given that on Monday, March 6, 2017 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, located at 1972 Sedgegrass Trail, Tea Junction Truth Sound Co conducting and transacting the Aurora, IL, 60504 which certificate business known as: sets forth the following changes in located at: located at: the operation thereof: 127 S Third St 483 Barrett St, RODRIGUEZ LAWN CUT Geneva, IL 60134 Elgin, IL, 60120 Jennifer A Gullang has ceased dolocated at: ing business under the above Dated: 3/6/2017 Dated: 2/15/2017 520 W GALENA BLVD, 2FL named business and has no further AURORA, IL 60506 connection with or financial interest /s/ John A. Cunningham /s/ John A. Cunningham in the above named business carKane County Clerk Kane County Clerk ried on under such an assumed Dated: March 6, 2017 name.

County NOTICE (Published in the Kane County y(Published in the Kane PUBLIC /s/ John A. Cunningham ,Chronicle on March 16, 23, 30, Chronicle on March 2, 9, 16, Dated: 2/27/2017 Kane County Clerk 2017) 1271827 2017) 1268444 To: Hector Ortiz & Noelia Ortiz; Reymundo DeLeon; Noelia Ortiz; Ar/s/ John A. Cunningham mando Ortiz; Andere Ortiz; Hector Ortiz; Occupant; occupants or per- (Published in the Kane County Kane County Clerk sons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Chronicle on March 9, 16, 23, Clerk of Kane County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in 2017) 1271756 (Published in the Kane County said real estate.

Chronicle on March 16, 23, 30, PUBLIC NOTICE 2017) 1272656 TAX DEED NO. 17 TX 13 Filed February 10, 2017 TAKE NOTICE County of Kane Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 2014-00257 Sold for General Taxes of 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: 402 North Fordham, Aurora, Illinois Property Index No. 15-20-226-011 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on August 2, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before August 2, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Courthouse of Kane County, 100 S. Third Street, in Geneva, Illinois, on August 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 150.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before August 2, 2017 by applying to the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Geneva, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 719 South Batavia Avenue, Building B, Geneva IL 60134 Telephone: 630-232-5965 Oak Park Investments, Inc. MICHAEL J. WILSON & ASSOCIATES Michael J. Wilson Attorneys at Law 309 West Washington Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60606 312- 781-9510 #OP-323 Purchaser or Assignee Dated 2/10/ 2017 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle March 16, 23, 30, 2017.)

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To: Rosemary Williams; Eunice San Diego; Matthew Williams; Samuel Williams; Aaliyah Williams; Occupant; Spartan Meadows Condominium Association; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

TAX DEED NO. 17 TX 15

Filed

February 10, 2017

TAKE NOTICE County of Kane Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 2014-01579 Sold for General Taxes of 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: 491 South Belmont Avenue, Unit 6, Elgin, Illinois Property Index No. 06-21-402-019 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on August 2, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before August 2, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Courthouse of Kane County, 100 S. Third Street, in Geneva, Illinois, on August 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 150.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before August 2, 2017 by applying to the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Geneva, Illinois.

PUBLIC NOTICE To: Thomas Edward Perry; Jean Ann Perry; Jean Marie Perry; Occupant; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

TAX DEED NO. 17 TX 16

Filed

February 10, 2017

TAKE NOTICE

County of Kane Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No.2014-00695 Sold for General Taxes of 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: 1338 Hinckley Street, Montgomery, Illinois Property Index No. 15-34-405-020 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on August 2, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before August 2, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Courthouse of Kane County, 100 S. Third Street, in Geneva, Illinois, on August 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 150.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before August 2, 2017 by applying to the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Geneva, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 719 South Batavia Avenue, Building B, Geneva IL 60134 Telephone: 630-232-5965 Oak Park Investments, Inc. MICHAEL J. WILSON & ASSOCIATES Michael J. Wilson Attorneys at Law 309 West Washington Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60606 312- 781-9510 #OP-324 Purchaser or Assignee Dated 2/10/ 2017 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle March 16, 23, 30, 2017.)

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PUBLIC NOTICE

PI Telecom Infrastructure V, LLC proposes to build a 125-foot monopole communications tower (130-foot overall height). Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/white strobes if required. The Site location is 3N800 Peck Road, St. Charles, Kane County, Illinois 60175 Latitude: 41-55-23.9 N, Longitude: 88-21-30.7 W. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A1066471.

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS - Interested persons may review the application(www.fcc.gov/asr/applications) by entering the filing number. Environmental concerns may beraised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC20554.

HISTORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS - Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Lauren Herrnreiter, G2 Consulting Group, LLC, 1186 Heather Drive, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047 Phone: 847353-8740, E-Mail: lherrnreiter@g2consultinggroup.com.

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle on March 16, 2017) 1272347

PUBLIC NOTICE To: Gordon L. Newton; Beverly A. Newton; Occupant; The State Bank of Geneva; Midtax, Inc.; County of Kane; occupants or persons in actual possession of real estate hereinafter described; County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois; unknown owners and parties interested in said real estate.

TAX DEED NO. 17 TX 17

Filed

February 10, 2017

TAKE NOTICE

County of Kane Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 2014-02105 Sold for General Taxes of 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and Special assessment number (Not Applicable) Warrant No. (Not Applicable) Inst. No. (Not Applicable) THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: 1228 Rita Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois Property Index No. 09-35-327-009 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on August 2, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6-month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the County Clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before August 2, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Courthouse of Kane County, 100 S. Third Street, in Geneva, Illinois, on August 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 150.

You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before August 2, 2017 by applying to the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Geneva, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 719 South Batavia Avenue, Building B, Geneva IL 60134 Telephone: 630-232-5965 Oak Park Investments, Inc. MICHAEL J. WILSON & ASSOCIATES Michael J. Wilson Attorneys at Law 309 West Washington Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60606 312- 781-9510 #OP-333 Purchaser or Assignee Dated 2/10/ 2017 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle March 16, 23, 30, 2017.)

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For further information contact the County Clerk Address: 719 South Batavia Avenue, Building B, Geneva IL 60134 Telephone: 630-232-5965 Oak Park Investments, Inc. MICHAEL J. WILSON & ASSOCIATES Michael J. Wilson Attorneys at Law 309 West Washington Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60606 312- 781-9510 #OP-330 Purchaser or Assignee Dated 2/10/ 2017

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