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FASHION & BEAUTY 7 EXPERIENCE EVERNIA New Geneva boutique blends cutting edge fashion with a well-known local staff of experts
8 ARTFUL AUTUMN STYLE Contemporary cuts and delightful designs make fall the season for fashion at local boutiques
14 SMILE BRIGHT With custom made veneers for the perfect grin
HOME & LIFESTYLE 16 WONDROUS WALL COVERINGS Rose Giliberto of Design Essentials offers insight into everything from paint to paper.
18 STEP UP TO GREAT FLOORING With every style and price you could ask for, at Abbey Tri-State Carpet and Flooring
22 BUY A FURNACE THE RIGHT WAY Don’t get left out if the cold! Follow these with tips from Confident Aire.
24 COLORING THE FALL GARDEN Wasco Nursery’s Megan Provencher shares the best oranges, reds and golds for the season. Family in Focus
26 WIGS ARE BIG! From political figures to TV characters, the year’s costumes are a sign of the times.
28 BACK IN TIME Primrose Farm takes you on a journey to 1930s farm life.
30 I DON’T WANT TO WEAR THAT! Expert tips on dealing with a spirited child’s early morning independence.
HEALTH & WELLNESS 32 MEET JOEL HANSON St. Charles’ newest doctor of sports medicine.
34 THERMOGRAPHY AIDS EARLY DETECTION Local doctor discusses groundbreaking approach to breast cancer.
BUSINESS & CIVIC 40 COURAGEOUS, COMPASSIONATE AND COMMITTED Introducing the 2015-16 Women of Distinction
DINING & ENTERTAINING 50 TAPPING INTO THE CRAFT BEER CRAZE Local brewers discuss the popularity of small batch brews. Out and About
52 EIGHT TIMES THE EVIL
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54 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Check out a variety of local seasonal events, courtesy of our own Planit Kane website!
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Editor's Note The fashions we found in our local boutiques are autumnal AND artisanal! Amazing cuts put a new face on comfort, making even the coziest of clothing chic and stylish. Gorgeous colors turn autumn on its head, with hues of cool blues and reds and gold, like a crisp fall sunset. Those same colors that light up your wardrobe will electrify your home, and we talk to experts, from interior designers to landscape architects, about home furnishings. Flooring, fashion and more.
community. Their personal stories will serve as inspiration month to month for the entire year. And since it’s October, we’ve got the most harrowing haunted houses, crazy costume ideas pulled from pop culture and wholesome Halloween events for the young and the young at heart. So enjoy to cool weather, get out to a farmers market, and take in the wonders of the season, right here in Kane County.
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EXPERIENCE EVERNIA By ALLISON HORNE
The Thompsons live in central Illinois, but have family in Geneva and have been regular visitors for years. “It seemed like good timing for us, so we just kind of took a leap,” Nancy Thompson says. The Thompsons scooped up fashion buyer/ manager Brenda Johns, who essentially runs the shop in their absence, as well as three sales associates who previously came from Geneva’s Sandra Webster, which closed recently after 18 years in business. Mark uses his experience as an accountant for Caterpillar to manage the finances at Evernia, while Nancy takes care of other details behind the scenes. Brenda visits New York and Chicago to find fashions that fit the shop’s style. “Our clothing is comfortable, easy to wear, and also a little bit edgy,” Johns says. “We search hard and we really work hard to accommodate our customers and help find that look that you won’t find anywhere else.” Evernia also carries jewelry and accessories from all over the world. Many jewelry pieces are one of a kind
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styles created by local artists. "Our inventory is constantly changing with new items From left: Brenda Johns, Susan Richards, Nancy Thompson, Kate Clausen and Mary Jo Savol arriving weekly so the return customer will Although they don’t live in the community, always find something new” Thompson says. both Mark and Nancy grew up nearby and find it important to give back to the community. Before they opened in April, the Thompsons did Each year, they plan to choose a local charitable an overhaul on the shop and came up with a organization and donate five percent of the new name. One of the sales associates, Mary Jo Savol, is actually a relative who helped influence store’s sales income. This year, they chose Mutual Ground, a domestic abuse treatment the Thompsons to open the boutique. She also center in Aurora. designed the logo, which features oak leaves. Thompson says that although she’s not around The Thompsons own property on Evernia Court all the time, the store is extremely fulfilling. in Geneva, one of the sales associates lives on Evernia Court, and once the Thompsons “I’ll hear someone come in and say ‘thank realized that “Evernia” is the moss that grows you for opening this store’”. “A lot of people on oak trees, they knew it was meant to be. As are going online shopping, but we provide the Geneva’s logo is an oak tree, they did their best personal attention and relationship. It’s just a to incorporate the theme into the roots of the very welcoming shopping experience and we store. don’t always find that anymore.” “When we were renovating our space we really u Evernia is located at incorporated a lot of wood and metal elements, 219 W. State Street, Geneva. as well as contemporary, natural greens. Visit our website at www.evernia219.com There is even an oak tree painted on the wall,” Like us on Facebook Thompson says. “It just all fits for the feel of the store.”
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ancy and Mark Thompson never had any intentions of opening a clothing boutique, but when an opportunity arose in scenic downtown Geneva, they jumped at the chance.
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Pasdiora’s veneers were recommended by Shannon S. Samuels, D.D.S. of Hamilton House Dentistry. Samuels offers a myriad of options for her patients who are unhappy with their smiles, including veneers.
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“I’m more comfortable with my smile. I feel like (my teeth) fit my face." Lois Pasdiora, dental assistant at Hamilton House Dentistry “They can completely change your smile,” Samuels said. “A lot more patients are candidates for veneers than they think they are… You can straighten (teeth) up and that’s really the beauty of doing veneers. That, and it will completely cover teeth.” For example, Samuels said she put veneers on a patient who was self-conscious about spaces between her teeth. She was able to not only fill in those gaps, but bonded the veneer right to the tooth in a way that strengthens the tooth. “The aesthetic part has always been, for me, the icing on the cake,” Samuels said, but she likes to first put the focus and importance on restoring to give patients a healthy mouth condition. To achieve a healthy mouth, Samuels advises patients to brush twice each day with an electric toothbrush and toothpaste containing fluoride, visit their dentist every six months for a cleaning and exam and to floss daily. “Flossing is the most important thing people can do to keep their mouth healthy,” she said. While Pasdiora loves her new smile, she does acknowledge she has to care for them differently. She said she can no longer rip off price tags with her teeth and she is cautious of biting into hard foods. “I would recommend veneers to anyone that’s not comfortable with their smile,” she said. “The result is very beautiful.”
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NECESSARY BEAUTY with ROSE GILIBERTO
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all coverings never left the design world completely, but for the past decade the faux finishes took center stage, marrying well with traditional and “Old-World Tuscan” styles that have been popular for the past several years. Today, trends in interior design and furnishings are more transitional to contemporary, and with that, we have seen a shift back to wall coverings…and they are more beautiful than ever! Wall coverings cover a wide range of styles, and are perfect for both modern or traditional environments. They add elegance and dimension to the walls, warmth to a cold room, and visual interest to a bland space. Wall covering collections range from classical to contemporary. Some offer the subtle appeal of linen, silk or grass cloth, while others boast the bold and exotic appeal of animal skins. If a little shimmer is what you seek, the chic accents of a metallic wall covering will refine your project. With this resurgence have come a number of new products driving the popularity in
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the market. York Wallcovering is the first manufacturer to add sand and recycled glass to wallpaper, York handcrafted its own machine from scratch to achieve these effects. The process itself is a lot like a child’s glitter and glue project, but the glamorous result is decidedly grown up! Metallic wallpapers are hot right now. Manufacturers have developed specialty inks to create luminous shades of copper, bronze, silver, platinum, gold, brass – and alluring mixes of metals with colors are hard to describe, a refined and subtle shimmering metallic with the perfect balance of matte and shine in individual patterns. You also will see wallpaper that combines both the recycled glass and sand with metallic and they are gorgeous! This really makes a statement in a room. Not new to wall coverings are flock wallpapers, a luxury product that harkens back to the turn of the century. Flock descended into cliché by the late 1970s when most were thick and had a very heavy appearance, made of brittle viscose and rayon. Now refined into a high style, luxe wall coverings made of velvety soft fade-resistant nylon are subtle and elegant! Another novelty in wallpapers are the embellishments – embroidery, Swarovski
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crystals, metal filigreed, hammered metal discs –fun additions that add tactile and visual interest to a room. A growing trend in wall covering is fabric wallpapers. Robert Allen Fabrics has a program that will make any of their fabrics into a wall covering, creating endless possibilities for transforming a room into a space of beauty.
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Be creative and think outside the box…wall coverings don’t have to remain on the walls. In smaller spaces, applying a wall covering to the ceiling can create a dramatic effect, or between crown moldings on tray ceilings. Don’t be afraid to put wallpaper on furniture, on the front of dresser and nightstand drawers, or on the back of bookcases or étagère’s’. These new specialty papers are more difficult to hang, and the seams oftentimes are more noticeable than with standard wallpapers. It is necessary to hire a professionally-trained and experienced wallpaper installer. Visit our showroom at 407 South Third Street, Geneva to see our large selection of wall covering, and recommendations for Installers.
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STEP UP TO GREAT FLOORING
ABBEY TRI-STATE CARPET AND FLOOR HAS YOU COVERED By SHERRI DAUSKURDAS
If you want a big change in your home without the big price tag of remodeling or a large amount of work, there’s no better place to start than your floor.
“Flooring makes a huge impression,” says Kathie Lenhardt of Abbey Tri-State Carpet & Floor in Elgin. “You don’t have to have the budget to remodel the entire house. New hardwood or carpet and coat of paint can make a huge difference in the look of any room, affordably.” At Tri-State, Lenhardt has just about anything you’d want for your home floors – hardwood, tiles, carpeting, even custom rugs to match your furniture. “Our specialty is helping the customer who wants the affordability of a national retailer, but doesn’t want to get lost in a big box store,” she says. “We specialize in floors.” But that’s not to say Tri-State is small on options. Some 20,000 square feet of showroom and warehouse show collections after collection to meet client needs. Trusted standards and cool, trending styles are at the ready.
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Right now, people are moving toward hard surfaces – wood, vinyl, laminate and tile – and then personalizing with area rugs, she says. “There are so many different products and different price points to achieve your look,” she says. “If you want something that looks like wood, you can get hardwood, porcelain tile, laminate, even vinyl that looks like wood,” she says. For the most part, the move to hard flooring has been a style choice. The once popular “country” look is being replaced with a more traditional and warmer feeling. “Also, so many kids have allergies and its just easier to keep it clean and less dusty,” she says. Once the flooring has been chosen, homeowners can personalize each room with textile treatment. And in this case, your options are nearly limitless. “We sell area rugs and also make custom area rugs in any size and shape,” she explains. “We have the
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binding and commercial sewing machines in house. We can make an area rug out of pretty much anything we have in the store.” Which brings us back around to carpeting, still a viable style choice by a lot of people seeking a warm, comfortable and affordable flooring option. “Most people looking for carpet look for neutrals, those always are popular,” she says, adding that tones of gray have been very appealing in the past year, much like in the fashion industry. But the big thing with carpet right now is texture, patterns, and designs. “A woman came in with fabric swatches from her custom furniture,” Lenhardt recalls. “They were very neutral and smooth.” So they recommended a patterned carpet to
accent the furniture and give the room some diversity and texture. “Flooring is 50 percent of the impact when you walk into the room,” she says. “Just the pattern in the carpet can really give it some zip.” When looking to purchase carpeting, quality is key, but Lenhardt cautions clients to think
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“Flooring is 50 percent of the impact when you walk into the room” Kathie Lenhardt of Abbey Tri-State Carpet & Floor in Elgin
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but our floor advisors aren’t going to jump on you.” she says. “We like talking to customers, and it’s a relaxed atmosphere.
“People may think the heaviness of the carpet affects how it is going to wear, The folks at Tri-State will go out to but that is only part of the equation,” she explains. “How many ounces is it? If your home as well, as estimates and consultations are free. They can bring its heavier, its likely more expensive.” “But carpet is made out of fiber – from the samples out, or customers who wools that will last forever to polyesters come in the store can take samples to look at in their home, and in their which often are made from recycled materials –there are lots of treatments lighting.
“We are a family, we will treat you like family friends,” she says. “We want you to be happy with your flooring, to be comfortable where you live.”
The most important question is will the products work with your lifestyle? Pets? Kids? Think about traffic…how are you using the space?
Tri-State carries all of the major flooring brands and many products are covered with lifetime stain, soil and wear warranties.
There’s a lot to consider, but that’s why Tri-State has an expert staff on hand to help, she says.
“We see it through,” she says. “We are always here to backup what we sell and help it work for you.”
“People come in with an idea of what they want, and we are here to help them find what will work. We are knowledgeable and experienced,
Abbey Tri-State Carpet & Floor is located at 1525 Fleetwood Drive, Elgin. Stop in or call with questions to (847) 695-2211.
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and dying methods that improve the fiber as well. Nylon is a good and long wearing fiber. It’s easy to clean as it doesn’t absorb dirt and spills”
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Working in customer service at an HVAC company, I spend a lot of time fielding calls from people who come home to find their furnace not working. I can feel the panic and stress in their voices when they call. It reaches through the phone and kicks me into action, getting one of our home comfort specialists out the same day.
Are you waiting for it to bite the dust before you get a quote on a new one?
Studies show that a family will purchase a new furnace and air conditioning system 1.7 times in their lifetime. This means that when it is time to make this important decision, most people will be making it for the first time. Often times on a blustery winter day, or worse I hate making decisions when under pressure, so I can yet a holiday, a homeowner discovers the furnace sympathize with our customers in such situations. To needs a major repair, and the builder’s model furnace avoid the burden of making a quick decision on a major is simply not worth the investment of overhaul. In home system, ask yourself some questions right now: this situation, the time to make an educated decision is simply not available, and contractors may quote Is your furnace 10 years or more old? whatever units they have in stock. Further, there are
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no rebates or incentives available when the weather is driving the market. The reason why most people find themselves in this position is because they are intimidated by the cost and the process of upgrading their systems in advance of breakdown.
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One of the reasons I love living in the Midwest is the change in seasons. Nothing is prettier than the oranges, reds, and yellows of the trees and shrubs dotting our landscapes in the fall. For the shrub border, there are many interesting plants that have great color or even flowers in the fall. Black Chokeberry, Burning Bush, Oakleaf Hydrangea, Gro-Low Sumac, and most Viburnum have dark red and/or burgundy leaves in the fall. Meagan Provencher is an Illinois Certified Nursery Professional and Landscape Designer for Wasco Nursery & Garden Center in St. Charles. She can be reached at 630-584-4424 or Meagan@wasconursery.com.
‘Tiger Eyes’ Sumac not only has bright yellow leaves all summer, but a showy collection of scarlet red and orange leaves in the fall. It’s quite a conversation piece for all seasons.
Many shade trees have a stunning display of dark browns, reds, burgundy, and yellow. Of course, Maples are some of the favorites of fall. Sugar Maples have a blend of colors, Red Maples are red, and Norway Maples are gold. American Hornbeam is a gorgeous smaller tree with orange-ish yellow fall color. Amur Maples are also called Flame Maples for good reason. Their fall color ranges from dark orange to brilliant scarlet, which makes the plant look as if it’s on fire.
Hydrangeas hold their flowers well into fall and early winter, and their tan heads look nice after a fresh snow.
Korean Sun Pears are a smaller version of the popular ornamental Pear that has beautiful orange fall color. If you have a smaller yard, try the ‘Regal Prince’ Oak or the ‘Scarlet Sentinel’ Red Maple – both are tall and narrow, yet cast nice shade and have beautiful red, orange, and burgundy fall colors.
‘Limelight’ is one of the best sun loving types and there are two new shade lovers called ‘Incrediball’ with huge flowers and ‘Invincibelle Spirit’ with pink flowers.
One of our favorites, the ‘Red Jewel’ Crabapple has bright red fruit in the winter (new varieties of crabs are not messy – the fruit is persistent into winter) and the
Common Winterberry (Ilex verticillata), a deciduous Holly, has yellow fall color followed by deep red berries after leaf drop, a welcome sight in the dead of winter.
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Wigs are big From political figures to TV characters, the year’s costumes are sign of the times By WENDY FOSTER
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bserved for hundreds of years ago as an ancient Celtic tradition, Halloween has become firmly enmeshed in American culture. Now, the eagerly anticipated holiday has retailers trying to predict what will be popular months ahead of time, in order to be able to meet sales demand. Holly Bowling is the chief operating officer of franchise for Halloween Express Stores, which are open six to eight weeks each year across the area. “We carry a wide variety of costumes, accessories, décor, props, etc.,” says Bowling. As is true of much of American pop culture, Halloween costumes are inspired by what is trendy at the time, and that in turn, is closely connected to social media. “If something happens on social media, we want to be able to react quickly. Before, we had Disney movies, and Saturday morning cartoons. Now there’s a whole a lot to keep up with apps, video games and everything else. Social media has really widened the variety of what is going to be popular,” says Bowling. Across the board for both genders and all ages, zombies are hot. “Zombie costumes are easy to create. There’s no right or wrong,” says Bowling. Julane Sullivan is the owner of All Dressed Up,
a year-round costume shop located in Batavia. “We do all type of theatrical work so our inventory is available for rent. We create oneof-a-kind costumes and have accessories and special effects make-up which are popular for Halloween,” she says. People who provide costumes pay attention to popular shows. “We’re expecting that Game of Thrones will be really huge for men and women” says Sullivan. “Since we do theatrical costuming, we’re going to have great things for Game of Thrones.” She added that Downton Abby is also huge and popular. “We carry wonderful time period pieces so it’s bound to be popular, especially with the ladies,” she says. With the nation set to enter an election year, people in the know agree that this year’s costumes will be politically inspired, especially for men. “Donald Trump might lead the pack,” says Bowling. “He’s so animated. Whether you’re a fan or not, he’s a great character to bring to life. He has so many identifying traits including his hair and face. Once someone registers as a political candidate, his likeness is public so a mask can be made of him.” Sullivan says that she made sure to order plenty of Trump-like wigs. Spinoffs such as Trump Towers or an immigration
wall are likely to be popular as well. Women often tend to want to prefer pretty or glamorous costumes. They also create a niche market for comical costumes. “There’s a super mom. She’s six-armed, holding a bottle, cell phone, etc.,” says Bowling. Moms also tend to like to do costumes with their children. “The sock monkey family is really popular.” Kids’ movies offer creative costuming ideas. “’Inside Out’ will be fun for creating crazy little characters,” says Sullivan. “We’re seeing a lot of the characters Disgust and Joy,” says Bowling. Sullivan says that children sometimes prefer ready-made costumes. “They like to wear what’s available and they want to keep their costumes,” she says. Children also tend to like more traditional characters including superheroes, pirates, ghosts, witches, werewolves and more. Such costumes are often created as the result of superhero and sci-fi films. The new Star Wars movie will be heavily promoted and thus, likely to inspire costumes. “A lot of men grew up with Luke Skywalker and Hans Solo so will want to replay those. There will probably be a big family trend with Star Wars costumes,” says Bowling. “And men always like dressing up as superheroes.”
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chool is back in full swing and no doubt so are some of the same issues parents were dealing with last year. In my practice, so many parents (myself included) struggle with the morning routine of getting everyone out the door, dressed, on time and in one piece. One of the biggest problems parents discuss is getting their child to get dressed in the morning in a timely manner and to wear appropriate clothing. Little ones simply love to celebrate Halloween whenever they want leaving for school in a tutu or Superman Cape. Other times, wool tights and a holiday dress seem simply charming in 90 degree weather. For others, shorts and a tank top seem to hit the spot on a winter day with negative degree temperatures. So, why do kids do this? Do they not realize from the way we are frantically running around trying to find a lost gym shoe, pack lunches and sign permission slips that it would be helpful if they could just get dressed with the “right” clothes for school? First, young children have no sense of time and live in their own world. Second, small children do not have control over much in their world and dressing themselves is one way they can assert their independence.
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s a women’s health expert, Marilyn Mitchell has treated more than 30,000 women in the Chicago area, many with more serious health conditions, like breast cancer. An MD and a professional energy healer, Mitchell integrates traditional medicine and holistic practices at Healing Space Medical Center. “What we do is really not that well-known, and I don’t think people realize how powerful it is to work with their deeper selves,” Mitchell said. “A lot of times people feel fear if they get a bad diagnosis, but there is so much more that can be done and so much is reversible.” Mitchell has become part of a groundbreaking approach to breast cancer care, using thermography to detect breast cancer in the early stages.
Although Mitchell does not recommend using thermography instead of mammograms, it does help keep mammograms clear and can help spot many abnormal patterns that won’t necessarily show up on a mammogram. “It’s been around for awhile but it’s not part of the standard care,” Mitchell said. “It’s just not really well-known.” At Mitchell’s practice, she has combined traditional medicine and preventative care with alternative support for those that have been diagnosed with cancer. As a member of the American Holistic Medical Association, Mitchell is able to provide certified natural treatment for patients.
“The type of energy healing we do is advanced with energy touch and sessions “[Thermography] is an FDA-approved that work with the auric field,” Dr. Mitchell non-radiation technique that uses infrared said. “This works on very high levels, which is cameras to detect early changes in the body,” how we can reverse the cancer.” Dr. Mitchell said. “It can detect activity in Patients undergo a session in a quiet room, the breast 5-8 years before you’d ever see fully clothed on a massage table. Dr. Mitchell anything on a mammogram.” notes that it’s a pleasant experience, and it Mitchell noted that thermography works well helps block the energy fields so that the body with dense breasts, and helps detect cancer can fully function and do what it needs to hot spots early in young people. return to health.
“There has been some research published about a number of things that can help people with cancer to reverse it,” Mitchell said. “Besides chemotheraphy and radiation, energy healing and dietary changes can help. One of our most dramatic cases reversed Stage 4 cancer down to microscopic.” Dr. Mitchell is the only physician onsite, but she has a staff of eight massage therapists, energy healers and nutritionists. She also has written a book and is currently working on another, and is a public speaker on women’s health. “You can always supply medicine and supplements, but if you don’t go to the emotional levels, healing is difficult,” Mitchell said. “I’ve learned that the body is the final communicator of what is going on deeply inside a person, and I’m able to sit with someone and get their disorder and disease in place.”
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he was a relative newcomer to the area, but when Margaret “Peg” Halladay walked into the interview before the Kane County CASA Board of Directors, she quickly earned their vote as the new executive director of the small nonprofit organization in 1992.
Halladay says the knowledge of the needs of these children and their often heartbreaking stories were the fuel that kept her moving to serve and provide for them.
“She dazzled everybody with her enthusiasm,” Skaar says. “The force of her personality…she was vivacious, energetic and she had all kinds of charisma.”
“She loved talking to anybody about CASA and thought of it more as a mission than a job,” Kuzniar says. “Her passion for CASA never wavered and she never tired of serving the neglected children of Kane County.”
Close friend and former CASA board of director Ginny Kuzniar says Halladay was a gifted speaker.
“How could you not want to help these children?”
The former school teacher took the small nonprofit with roughly 20 volunteers and increased its visibility and capabilities during her tenure. At her retirement from the position in 2003 the number of volunteers had increased to more than 200 and what had been a small organization was now growing to meet the needs of its young clients.
“The result was being able to represent more children,” Halladay says. “How could you not want to help these children?” CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, is a group of volunteers assigned by the Juvenile Judge to serve as Guardian Ad Litem for a child in the court system, representing the child’s best interest. These children are in the court system through no fault of their own, many due to their parent or guardians’ inability to care for them. CASA volunteers are assigned to a child’s case, ensuring the children are supported during their time in court, and coordinating with their school liaisons and guardians.
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Kuzniar joined the board in 1992 and began helping Halladay with the public relations work. She says the two soon became best of friends. Kuzniar says it was an exciting time for the organization as it grew in a grassroots fashion and seeing how its progress made a difference for the children it served. Skaar says Halladay would speak to any group willing to listen, from service clubs to church groups. These talks helped increase the organization’s visibility in the community and brought in volunteers. CASA volunteers are trained and each are assigned one case, which may require support for a few months or well over a year. Halladay created the Friends of CASA to aid in fundraising and was able to increase the staff from two to 12 to further assist the clients and the growing number of volunteers. Within two
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COURAGEOUS, COMPASSIONATE AND COMMITTED Introducing the 2015-16 Women of Distinction By MELISSA RUBALCABA RISKE
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everal years ago, Kane County Magazine began a tradition of honoring women who have given their time and talents to the community. They have created nonprofit organizations, commanded local advisory boards, volunteered at activities and businesses outside of their own workplaces and, most of all, continue to lead by example. Each year, we will solicit nominations from community leaders, local business professionals and our own readership. And through this process, we discover our communities full of inspiring women; teachers
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and consultants, entrepreneurs and advisors, artists and volunteers. This month, we continue the tradition with the 2015 class of Kane County Magazine’s Women of Distinction. We introduce our honorees here, pay tribute to them at an annual event, and in each month that follows, we will tell the complete story of one of these outstanding local residents.
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ody Gleason has dedicated her career to protecting the rights of crime victims. She serves as the first assistant state’s attorney for Kane County, and previously served as a special assistant U.S. attorney in the Northern District of Illinois. In the courtroom, Gleason is known for her vast knowledge, her fairness and her dedication to justice. She is an advocate for the rule of the law and a tenacious trial lawyer.
Susan Lusted
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Outside of the courtroom Gleason enjoys running and has completed marathons and helped to raise funds for Equine Dreams, a nonprofit group providing free therapeutic horseback rides for children and adults with disabilities.
…an advocate for the rule of the law and a tenacious trial lawyer
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usan Lusted has made a difference on so many levels. She has used her time, skills and interests to help connect others, support the organizations where she volunteers her time and truly make a difference in the lives of so many in the community. Along with her work in local philanthropic organizations she is a supervisor at Valley Sheltered Workshop, a non-profit organization that provides employment opportunities to adults with disabilities. There, Lusted’s business skills are an asset as she uses her network of contacts to connect the organization with local companies. Her compassion, dedication, positive outlook and can-do attitude energizes the people around her.
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n her career, Danae Sibert drives others to care for themselves, physically and financially. She is an inspiration helping people to see their strengths and improve their lives. Sibert takes her skills and life experiences to teach others, sharing her stories for the common good. She has a special interest in children and finds joy in helping the next generation discover their entrepreneurial spirit. She also makes a point of supporting children in need, through programs like Vitamin Angels, which provides nutrients to children around the world. She is involved in counseling foster children for Royal Family Kids in the Fox Valley area.
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mber Walker is helping pets and their owners become true companions, aiding owners who care for foster pets and helping families learn the basics of training a young pup. Through her business, Animal Intuitions, LLC, she works to help pets and owners have positive, harmonious relationships.
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hristie Ruffino is skilled at bringing leaders together and creates professional partnerships so it was a perfect fit when she created her own networking chapter. She is the president and founder of Dynamic Professional Women’s Network. Today there are multiple chapters of DPWN, and at each chapter, members meet bi-weekly to network while highlighting a business or two during concise forums. Ruffino serves as a leader and inspiration to members, time and again bringing together veteran business owners and those newer to their industries for mentorship that strengthens businesses and the community.
…a leader and inspiration to members, time and again
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Her students range from dogs and cats to more exotic animals. She volunteers her time at an aquarium and wildlife centers, enriching the lives of exotic animals while also educating the public about conservation efforts. A parent herself, she spends time teaching pet and family safety, presenting information through local television appearances as well as written articles.
Amber Walker BATAVIA ANIMAL INTUITIONS
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or Vicky Waterman, exercise is more than a way to stay healthy and in shape.
Waterman is the owner of VFusion Studio in Geneva, offering a variety of exercise classes including Xtend barre, Zumba and Pilates. Waterman was a professional dancer when she was diagnosed with the BRAC1 gene, a hereditary marker for breast and ovarian cancer. After much consideration she opted for surgeries, in an effort to prevent the cancer. Following the surgery she found a long road to recovery and paved a new path for her life. Today Waterman shares her story with the intent that knowledge is power and through physical strength one can find emotional strength.
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Lisa Hatfield
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aria Kuhn successful owns and manages two businesses in Batavia. Benefit Performance Associates is a health care case management company that assists employees with multiple chronic conditions. Kuhn works with the Integrated Health Advocacy Program as a psychosocial advocate, training and educating professionals on how to work together to address a person’s needs. She also is the president of Kuhn Counseling Center, bringing her more than 30 years of experience to work with individuals, families, couples and children. She has also lent her time to working with school programs, served as a consultant to schools and courts and taken the time to write and publish articles.
…an enthusiastic teacher who pushes her students to be their best
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…educating professionals on how to work together to address a person’s needs
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isa Hatfield brings out the music and the best in her students as the band instructor for Batavia School District 101. She has taught at various levels, leading her students to top awards. In addition to her work during the school year she has helped launch Encore!, a summer music camp for middle school students. She is an enthusiastic teacher who pushes her students to be their best. Along with teaching her students she has taken the time to assist her fellow teachers, serve on school committees and programs and she is an adjunct professor for VanderCook College of Music.
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t is hard to describe Monika MillerNewmaier in a few words. Whether she was teaching students in a remote village in Central America or back in St. Charles, she shared a love to learn and explore. Her own interest in exercise and wellness lead her to her second career as an aquatic exercise teacher at Delnor as well as her work with Power Wellness as a fitness trainer. She is an avid daily runner, participating in marathons such as the Fox Valley Marathon as well as traveling to places such as Honolulu for a marathon. She and her family also share a passion for caring for animals, serving as a foster home for rescue dogs.
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f you think painting and drywall is handyman’s work then you don’t know Doris Procaccio. She is the owner of Procaccio Painting and Drywall and maintains certification as a Woman’s Business Enterprise. But her work goes beyond the walls of her latest client’s project. She volunteers her time to serve in the industry’s organizations and boards including the Finishing Contractors Association and the Northern Illinois Painting and Drywall Institute Board of Directors. Through her active participation she is able to share her experience and expertise with her peers. She is a proven leader who has devoted herself to her work and making a difference in her community.
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Jamie Saam BATAVIA MAIN STREET
or the past 11 years, Debbie Leoni has inspired and taught others through her business, Fearless Living with Debbie. She is a professional speaker, executive coach and author, inspiring others how to live fearlessly in their professional and personal lives. Her work includes personal coaching, group workshops and retreats. Her aim is to teach others how to be leaders in their own lives, working through development and transformations. Along with her professional work she enjoys teaching yoga and meditation. She is also involved with her church, Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva where she serves as vice president of the church board.
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s executive director for Batavia Main Street, Jamie Saam is helping to spread the word about the great events and destinations in her hometown of Batavia. The graduate of Batavia High School has served on several committees through the years including work as an alderman for the Batavia 4th ward. Earlier this year she accepted the position with Batavia Main Street and hit the ground running with summer events and organizing for the fall and winter events including the annual festivals of Bat Fest and the Holiday Market. In addition to her day job she assists her husband with the family business, Bulldog Plumbing, a name she suggested with homage to her hometown as well.
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s a chiropractic physician for the past 28 years, Dr. Clare Ollayos is a health professional seeking the best practices and care for her patients. But managing her practice and caring for patients is just a part of the story. Dr. Ollayos is an avid supporter of the arts. She served as chairwoman to the Hemmens Task Force, which made recommendations for the future of the Hemmens Cultural Center. She has lead fundraising for the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and she has served as a member of the Elgin Cultural Arts commission. Through the years she has served on several local commissions, committees as well as boards, dedicating her time to ensure an enhanced community for the future.
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uring her 20-year sales and marketing career, Business Strategist Kathleen Caldwell restructured, revitalized and re-energized corporate teams and organizations. In the process, she learned more than how to sell complex products and build effective teams.
“Through my experience I realized that I educated and inspired people not only to succeed in business, but also enjoy a fantastic quality of life,� said Caldwell, who held major leadership roles within several startup and established companies. She could have stayed in Corporate America, but... “I stepped back and realized that what I truly wanted to do was to bring this success methodology and knowledge to a broader corporate and individual audience,� she said. That decision led to the founding of Caldwell Consulting Group, LLC and a series of specialized educational and mentoring programs known collectively as the WHEE Institute Ž.
An acronym for the Wealthy, Healthy, Energetic Edge, the institute is unique. Its philosophy and approach are holistic and comprehensive. “Our mission is to help people be successful in business, health, vitality and life. We focus on strategies to love our business and career, body and life, Caldwell explained.
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over to their lives replacing exhaustion with inspiration, and recapturing the thrill of setting and achieving new goals. The WHEE Institute’s Team Intelligence™ program focuses on strategies for the group to succeed as a whole, renew the energy and creativity of team leaders and inspire the emergence of new group leaders. Active in the community, Caldwell’s collaboration with local, national and global business leaders continues to fuel her innovation and spark new ideas. She is the Chair of the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce Foundation, graduate of LGMC and a member of many Chambers of Commerce and professional organizations. She has also received numerous awards and honors including a Women of Achievement Award, a Women �� �������� ������ ������������� ����� �� ���������� and many others. Caldwell also holds three United States trademarks for her work in entrepreneurship, team building and leadership. Her book, Blueprint for Success features Caldwell, Dr. Ken Blanchard, author of the One Minute Manager, Dr. Stephen Covey, author of Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, and thirteen business experts, sharing their insights on success and how to achieve it. �� �������� ���� ���������� �� ��� ��� ����� �������� �� ���� ďż˝ �������� ���notherapist, ZUMBAÂŽ ����������� ������ ��� ���� ����������� ����������� “Not only can you achieve your dreams and goals, you can have a fun time doing it,â€? she said.
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MIND, BODY, SPIRIT Vicky Waterman heals self, others By MELISSA RUBALCABA RISKE
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eading a fitness class, Geneva’s Vicky Waterman seems confident and healthy but she’ll be the first to admit the journey to “good” has been anything but simple.
And things didn’t go well. “I had a lot of complications,” Waterman says. “It took a long time to recover and regain strength.”
At age 16 she pursued her love of dance through a summer scholarship with the American Ballet Theatre. She and her father, who had always supported her dreams of dancing, discussed pursuing the career in New York City. And then the plan changed. At age 46, Waterman’s father suffered a massive stroke and later died.
“My dream was squelched”
It was during the long recovery she began to think about her life’s direction. She decided to combine her love of dance with fitness. In a second floor space along Main Street in downtown Geneva, she opened VFusion, offering the Xtend Barre fitness classes, suspension training as well as Pilates and dance fitness. “I believe physical strength translates to emotional strength,” Waterman says. Like many young girls, Waterman enjoyed dance classes. At age 11, she began at StoneCamryn School of Ballet in Chicago. Waterman began taking classes five days a week, with her mom picking her up from school and driving from their home in Medinah to downtown Chicago. “That’s when I decided I really wanted to do it. I wanted to become a classical trained dancer. Everything else was sacrifice to that,” Waterman says. As she grew into a teenager she loved dancing, but also battled with dance teachers who
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After watching women in her family battle cancer, she decided to undergo genetic testing and was diagnosed with BRAC1 gene, a hereditary marker for breast and ovarian cancer. After weighing her options she decided to undergo a series of surgeries, including a double mastectomy, oophorectomy and reconstructive surgery.
critized her appearance. Waterman admits she dealt with she called the “demons of dance,” and that included an eating disorder.
“My dream was squelched,” she says.
She changed her course, choosing to stay in Illinois for college while training with the Chicago Ballet. Though her life direction changed, Waterman says it led her to her husband, also a local student, and to their life together with their two children. As she built a career and raised a family, she found new avenues to enjoy the elements of dance, through teaching fitness courses. When she opened her studio in 2010 it brought together her love of dance, her passion for fitness and her dreams of building her own studio. Geneva resident Anna Monaghan says she started taking classes shortly after the studio opened and loved the workout and the way Waterman cared for her clients. “She’s amazing,” Monaghan says. “She’s got an inner strength that really comes out. She’s a great role model and she’s an inspiration.” Waterman says health and fitness is a journey. At the studio, she says she feels a responsibility to help the women get in shape and help create positive body images through fitness. Something, she admits, has taken
some time to learn for herself. “For the first time in my life, I feel peace with a lot of things,” Waterman says. “I have a wonderful acceptance of myself and have finally realized I like what I see-- missing parts, scars, imperfections and all-- and more importantly I like where I am going with new adventures just beginning.” She and her fitness partner Rachel Kowal have just licensed a new program called the Volée Method. She also is working hard to give back to the community and is coordinating a Stiletto Sprint for Oct. 31 to benefit Living Well Cancer Resource Center where participants of all ages will be invited to strap on their best high heels and trek 100 yards. “Your health is a priority,” Waterman says. “You need to be proactive. You need to take charge and put it first.”
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It’s Fashionable to be Kind to Animals By Anderson Animal Shelter
Featured Sponsor: DePaw University Canine Campus These days, it’s not cool to be cruel. Kindness towards all living creatures is in fashion. Awareness of animal welfare issues is at an all-time high. Public outrage is the norm when stories about bullied children or abused animals present themselves on the news. However, there is much work to be done in teaching the next generation how to be empathic individuals. Studies show that spending time with animals as children increases empathy and emotional intelligence, which are crucial skills needed for success in today’s world. Anderson Animal Shelter understands the importance of teaching our children about vital animal welfare issues and the role it plays in breaking the cycle of animal abuse and neglect. That’s why our Humane Education Department offers so many innovative programs. New programs this year include shelter birthday parties, specialty programs such as a writing workshop, and a program where your child can read to shelter animals. If you would like more information about any of our exciting programs, please visit our website at www.andersonanimalshelter.org or contact our Community Outreach Coordinator, Carrie Frost, by email at cfrost@ andersonanimalshelter.org or by phone at 847-697-2880 ex.51. Registration for most programs is now conveniently available online.
making a donation. The birthday boy or girl receives an official Birthday Buddy Certificate.
KIDS & KRITTERS Two-hour interactive animal encounters for children ages seven through twelve. Participants engage in activities in an educational and fun environment. Sessions cost only $15 each. Kids & Kritters is perfect for any small group such as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, youth groups, clubs and more.
SHELTER BIRTHDAY PARTIES Do you want to throw your child a birthday party they will not forget? Have your child’s birthday party at the shelter. Your child will enjoy a twohour birthday party filled with animal interaction. For $200, your child will have the birthday party of a lifetime and the opportunity to help the animals at the shelter.
CRITTER CAMP Learn about animals during the summer! Campers will spend a week at day camp engaged in arts & crafts, games, and activities with an animal welfare theme. There is plenty of hands-on time with shelter animals as well. The cost for the week-long camp is $170.00 which includes all camp supplies, activities, and end of the week party and prizes.
BIRTHDAY BUDDY PROGRAM Want to celebrate your birthday offsite by giving to animals? Participate in our Birthday Buddy Program which gives kids an opportunity to collect gifts for shelter animals in celebration of their own birthday. All you have to do is simply send out our wish list (found on our website) with your birthday party invitations, asking your guests to help a shelter animal by
SHELTER TOUR Interested in learning more about what we do? Schedule a tour for your group or we can come to you and do a presentation. A tour can make a fun field trip and is an opportunity to see many shelter animals. On the other hand, having a guest speaker come in to class is great for a student project or as an informative tool for teachers.
SHELTER TAILS Shelter Tails is an onsite reading program that takes place every Wednesday from 3:30 – 6 pm, and is for children ages 5 – 12 years of age. Shelters can be a stressful place for animals, and reading out loud to them can help reduce some of that stress they experience. Not only that, but animals provide a judgment-free audience for your child to practice their reading skills. While this program is free of charge, a small donation is always appreciated. Reserve your time to read out-loud to the animals on our website. ANIMAL CRACKERS WRITING WORKSHOP If you love animals and love to write then plan to join us for one of our writing workshops. These classes will be led by a creative writing specialist and will be focused on animals and animal shelters. Two classes are be offered, one for ages 13 - adult and another for ages 6-12. Various writing prompts and games will be utilized to enhance writing skills and creativity. Seating is limited and cost is only $10 per participant.
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hile the range of choice from craft beer can be a little overwhelming to some who gravitate toward an old favorite brew, there’s no doubt that tastes are trending toward small batch, often local, creatively flavored options.
“A lot of growth in craft beer can be tied to a renewed interest in brewing culture after home brewing was legalized once again in the late 1970s,” he says. The cofounder and brewmaster the Geneva taproom views the explosion of craft breweries and brewpubs like a system reset to how things were before Prohibition, when most towns “I think consumers are realizing there are a lot of great choices out there,” says Jason had their own breweries. Ebel, cofounder (and one of the brothers) A number of the founding fathers of this of Two Brothers Brewery in Warrenville country were brewers themselves,” he and Aurora. “I subscribe to the rising tide says, “but I also think a lot of the interest raises all ships philosophy, in craft beer is tied to and I believe that has the interest in local “Craft beer happened with craft beer business, especially has become over the years. There are so stuff like locallymany breweries out there popular because sourced food. You get making a lot of great and different experience of a change in awith innovative beers. People are craft beer that's discovering those beers and age and ideas made in your town, wanting more.” when you about what is especially can sit down in a Michael Olesen, owner taproom and share a important in and brewer of Stockholm’s beer with the people in Geneva, took a more life.” who make it.” philosophical approach. Michael Olesen, Stockholm’s Ebel discussed the “Craft beer has become individuality of craft popular because of a change beers as another reason for the appeal. in age and ideas about what is important in life. Let's start with the now aging “I think each brewery has its own identity. Baby-Boom generation. As one ages, your Two Brothers is focused on providing taste-buds change and you can appreciate quality beer for a wide variety of tastes. stronger flavors. So the older Baby-Boom We don’t want that to cater to just your generation has been seeking better quality stereotypical beer aficionado. We want to in all the things they consume, including be inclusive.” beer,” he says. “The younger generations, Korder talked about some autumn brews Generation - X and Generation - Y, place a from Penrose, “As the weather gets cooler greater emphasis on the quality of life. So and seasons change, you'll start seeing they too are choosing craft beer over the colors in beer change a lot like leaves. We mass produced lighter beers.” brew pretty seasonally here at Penrose, Where Olesen looked to philosophy, Tom Korder at Penrose looks to history.
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summer time, but we enjoy more robust malty flavors as the weather gets cooler. You'll see a lot of breweries pumping out pumpkin and spiced beers in the fall as well as marzens.” Two Brothers releases a ‘wet hopped’ beer called Heavy Handed IPA annually. “With this beer, we pick local hops and add them to the beer almost immediately,” Ebel says. “We do this with three different hops (Centennial, Cascade and Chinook) and distribute all three throughout the Chicago area. We try to encourage our fans to try and track down all three varieties and tell us which hop they like best.”
Korder is bringing his expertise to the dinner table, pairing Penrose beers like one would pair wines. “In developing pairings, we'll often sit down with the chefs and taste through the beers and get their input on what flavors they enjoy in the different styles and how they'd like to pair them,” he says. “On special occasions we've even brewed a specific beer just for a special pairing during the dinner.” The Penrose taproom hosts a “Bites + Flights” series where beers are paired with community cuisine. “We've paired everything from meats and cheeses from Preservation Bread & Wine to chocolates from Graham's to cupcakes from The Sugar Path,” he says. If the thought of beer and cupcakes is surprising, Olesen reminds us there are 62 officially recognized styles of beer. “There are styles that you will enjoy more than others. So be adventuresome and seek them out. Discover which ones you like best.”
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Olesen is experimenting locally as well, but not with hops. Instead Stockholm's has built a relationship with Geneva neighbor Fox River Distilling, barrel-aging beers in their recently emptied bourbon barrels.
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EIGHT TIMES the EVIL Haunted Houses offer fright-filled options throughout the area
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Kane County Scareground’s 5th annual 3D haunted house, Grimrose Farm is located at St. Charles Park District’s Primrose Farm. The event features ghouls and zombies lurking in the buildings and along the pathways. Proceeds benefit Steel Beam Theatre. An adult must accompany children under the age of 13. Admission is $22/person. Monster-free time will be held at 5-6:30 p.m., with Monster-full time at 7-10 p.m.
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Scary ghosts will haunt the drained Hall Quarry Beach at Batavia’s Haunted Quarry event on October 24 at 7-10 p.m. The event is not suitable for kids ages 10 and under. Admission is $6-$8. For additional information, visit www.BataviaParks.org.
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Evil Intentions Haunted House weaves together intense scares and interactive storytelling to give you a fright that'll last for days. Creepy characters follow you through the experience in the depths of the abandoned Elgin Casket Company, 900 Grace Street, Elgin. The wait is long, but a fast pass is available for purchase, and so long as you go with friends, it’s well worth the wait. The anticipation makes it all the more intense! Visit evilintentionshauntedhouse.com for details.
Downtown Crystal Lake has charming, innovative shops, restaurants, entertainment and more. It’s where hip meets historic -- easily accessible by train, bike, foot and auto.
Geneva Park District’s own Zombie Apocalypse event, also on October 24 from 5-9:30 p.m., takes place in Wheeler Park. Teams of 10-15 participants led by a trained guide, try to survive the roving undead by traveling between designated safe zones. The event will feature the ultimate zombie obstacle course, and is suggested for ages 11 and over. Admission is $9-$10 and preregistration is encouraged. For additional information call Geneva Park District at 630232-4542.
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Acosta's Haunted House is a home haunt and is part of the St. Charles Gallery of Ghoulish Homes Tour in St. Charles, The Acosta family decorates the inside of the
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home, the yard, a forested area and garage. There are approximately 20-30 volunteer actors that perform when the haunted house is open. The family donates 100 percent of the proceeds to a local charity. The haunt is NOT recommended for children under the age of 10 (although a "no scare" tour can be given) as there are many scenes of violence and gore displayed. Located at 38W207 Oak Drive, St. Charles. Open Fridays and Saturdays 7-10:30 p.m.
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An annual favorite, Basement of the Dead combines scary and ghoulish costumes with special effects to create a crazed, intensely dark and nightmarish experience for all who dare to pass. A combination of twists and turns as well as loud, almost ear-shattering music disorient you as you attempt to make it through the basement tunnels of the onetime Walker Laundry company. Basement of the Dead is located at 42 West New York Street, Aurora, Tickets are $24.99 and include entry into the new 3D experience, Shattered, a circus-tent based nightmare haunt. Visit 42fear.com for details.
If you think there’s nothing going on at Charlestown Mall? Think again. Experience Insanity Haunted House. It’s the newest haunted house to the Tri-City area, so we only have the description to go on… but with more than 5,000 square feet of pure terror promised inside, there’s sure to be plenty of torture, torment, and terrifying screams. Open Fridayand Saturday and Sunday evenings through November 1. Insanity Haunted House is located at 3800 E. Main St. in St. Charles, inside the Charlestowne Mall, right next to the Charlestowne 18 Movie Theatre. Admission is $15.00 per person/ $25.00 VIP (Skip the line) Visit insanityhh. com for details -Wendy Foster
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October 31 / 7:30 p.m. November 1 / 2:30 p.m. Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin Andrew Grams, conductor Damon Gupton, narrator Arnold Tam O’Shanter Overture Mussorgsky Night on Bald Mountain Saint-Saens Danse Macabre Gounod Funeral March of a Marionette Stookey Lemony Snicket’s The Composer is Dead Maestro Grams leads you through music that haunts the soul while Gupton, known for roles in “Whiplash,” “Suits,” and “Unfaithful,” narrates the comedic orchestra instrument tutorial, The Composer is Dead. Costumes Welcome!
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For Steel Beam Theatre's 5th Halloween season, its popular and highly-rated 3D haunted house has been transformed into an entire evening of screams, thrills and chills. Meet the monsters while riding a haunted hay wagon at historic Primrose Farm, 5N726 Crane Road off of Randall Road. Ghouls and zombies lurk in the old barns and buildings, fields and tree-lined pathways throughout the 1860s farm. Under the age of 13 will be admitted with an adult. Entry is $22 per person. Enjoy all of the features of this haunt "monster-free" and in the early evening light from 5-6:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Steel Beam Theatre, a 501 ( c) 3 not-for-profit. Call 630.587.8521 or visit www.grimrosefarm. com.
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¢ ROOTS & BEER FARM DINNER 6-9 pm Thursday, October 15 Heritage Prairie Farm 2N308 Brundige Rd. Elburn Price: $90/Per Person - Featuring Brews from Bell’s Brewing, Inc, you’ll enjoy a veggie variety of beets, carrots, and sweet potatoes paired perfectly with their beer counterparts. A wild boar rack and beet brownies round out the dinner that you are sure to leave feeling very full. info@heritageprairiefarm.com 630-443-5989 ¢ GHOST STORY TRAIN Saturdays, October 17 and 24 Castlemuir Depot - 365 South LaFox Street (Illinois Route 31) South Elgin Price: $13.20 - Jump on our Ghost Story Trolley and take a ride into the John Duerr Forest Preserve. Gather around the roaring fire and listen to spooky stories and sign campfire songs while eating scrumptious s'mores. Costumes are welcomed! Suitable for all ages. Approximately
one hour. All passengers, regardless of size or age must have a valid ticket. For tickets and departure times, contact foxtrolleytickets@ foxtrolley.org or 847-697-4676 ¢ THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES - AQUILA THEATRE 8 p.m. Saturday, October 24 Fermilab, Kirk Rd. & Pine Street The legendary sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, takes the stage in this witty, fast paced production by the acclaimed Aquila Theatre. The clever Holmes skillfully maneuvers the twisted web of London's most intriguing cases with his split second deductions revealing intimate and useful details of a person's life. Tickets - $35/$18 for ages 18 and under. Visit www.fnal.gov/culture.
WHOLESOME HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS
Events suitable for youngsters and the faint of heart are available throughout the Fox Valley area. ¢ WEEKENDS IN OCTOBER Blackberry Farm in Aurora will host Pumpkin Weekends throughout the month of October. The family-friendly event will include crafts, pumpkin stories, pumpkin decorating and more. Special activities will include a pumpkin carver on October 10th, pumpkin princess on October 17th and trick or treat and costume contests on October 24th. For additional information visit www.FoxValleyParkDistrict.org. ¢ OCTOBER 24 BatFest in downtown Batavia from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. is an annual family event. BatFest opens with the BatFest 5K walk/run and 10K run along the Fox River Trail. This is followed by downtown trick or treating, pumpkin roll, contests, games, Mother’s Club Parade and more. For more information visit www. DowntownBatavia.com/batfest Halloween Hayday will feature family-fun activities including costume contests, bounce houses, kids games, hayrides, and more. The event will be held at the Stephen Persinger Recreation Center in Geneva from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is $5-$7 for children, and adults are free. Pre-registration is recommended. For additional information, contact Geneva Park District at 630-232-4542. Man’s best friend can get a piece of the Halloween action in the Howl’o Ween Dog Parade on October 24 at Peck Farm in Geneva. The annual event will be held at 1:30-2:30 p.m. and prizes will be awarded. For additional information, call Geneva Park District at 630-232-4542.
¢ OCTOBER 24 AND 25 Santa’s Village Azoosment Park in East Dundee will hold costume contests for children, along with trick or treating from 3:30-6 p.m. -Wendy Foster
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