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

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

DINING & ENTERTAINING10 EDITOR’S CHOICE: ARTISAN DINING These local culinary destinations boast food that fills the senses, as lovely to look at as it is luscious to eat!

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

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

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

HOME & LIFESTYLE24 COOL YOUR COLLECTION Find out from the experts how to store, cellar and keep your wine cool, and perfect, right to the very last drop.

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

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

FAMILY IN FOCUS33 ARGUING FOR ARGUMENT’S SAKE Family columnist Michele Stien thought this would be a summer to remember, but sibling bickering has her wishing she could forget!

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

HEALTH & WELLNESS42 GOURMET FOR GOOD HEALTH There’s no reason to feel deprived when some of the healthiest foods for your body are luxuriously delicious as well.

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

FASHION & BEAUTY50 DAY-TO-NIGHT WITHOUT THE WORRY Take one great summer dress from morning to evening with a few great accessories and the advice of some local fashionistas.

OUT & ABOUT58 CALENDAR Outdoor concerts, athletic events, food and fun fill the calendar across our communities this month.

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There are few things I like to write

about as much as food. Dining, wine

and beer pairings, international

cuisine, cooking – you name it, I’ve

penned a story or two about it. I even recall

a feature on the perfect Thanksgiving turkey

and why you shouldn’t graze over the leftovers

throughout the day.

But seriously, the topic for fine food and wine

seems to make everyone happy, and we have

the best in the ‘burbs right here for you. From

fine artisan dining, where the food looks pretty

enough to frame, (but trust me, just eat) to

lush, fragrant wines made right here in our

communities, you’ll work up an appetite as you

read through the pages of the July edition.

We found succulent ceviche at Bien Trucha in

Geneva and palate-popping red curry shrimp

at Batavia’s Thai Village. I traversed a host of

suburban stops on the Northern Illinois Wine

trail, talked to the winemakers and even the

growers in some cases, and discovered just

how wonderful local wine can be.

Speaking of wine, we also learned how to

store your favorites, in cellars and racks at

home. And discovered a place where you can

embrace your “foodie” side as a career, through

a culinary degree right in Kane County.

Worried about your health? Gourmet foods rich

in heart healthy nutrients, antioxidants and

more can boost your body while they satisfy

your cravings.

It’s all inside this month’s Kane County

Magazine, and right outside your door at the

restaurants, lounges, bars and retailers that

make our cities such a great place to live, and

dine!

Bon appetit!

Sherri Dauskurdas Editor

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

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PARTNER, AND PROLynne Schwartz keeps St. Charles connected

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

time juggling family time.

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

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

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

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

This summer the partnership has expanded on its popular programs, Art Around the Corner, where local artists partner with local businesses to showcase their work in the venues around the downtown throughout the summer. There is also STC Live, which brings live music to the downtown areas and businesses on Wednesdays and Friday. In September there will be the third annual Jazz Weekend, the second weekend of September

Schwartz is very familiar with the challenges small business owners face. Growing up her mother, Judy Yambor, owned a small business The Flower Depot in South Chicago Heights. Schwartz remembers how the entire family would pitch in to help with the business and the long hours it took to run the business.

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

Schwartz says the Downtown St. Charles Partnership also offers programs for businesses, including helpful seminars and small workshops. She says these programs help to support the local business owners.

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

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Is it possible to have it all? Women have unlimited opportunities today. We can become dazedby all the choices and towering expectations that face us daily. How do we balance it all? Single,marriage, motherhood, homemaker, careers, caring for elders and volunteering to name a few ofthe many roles we choose to juggle.

Join us for the Women’s Power Luncheon Series featuring guest speaker Kathleen Caldwell,president of Caldwell Consulting Group and founder of the WHEE Institute (Wealthy, Healthy,Energetic Edge).® Kathleen has more than twenty years of experience in global business strategy,is a highly respected advisor, coach, speaker and author.

Panelists include: Gloria Bunce, Executive Director, CASA; Maureen McAllister, President,McAllister Consulting; Jackie Camacho-Ruiz, Director, JJR Marketing; Mary K. O’Brien, CEO, FoxValley Orthopaedic Institute, Kristine Kowalski, VP Marketing, KCT Credit Union.

The Women’s Power Luncheon has been designed to inform, inspire and engage aspiring businesswomen, decision makers and leaders on contemporary business and life topics.

If you are interested in purchasing a ticket or sponsoring a table, please contact Jim Ringness at 630-845-5320,email: [email protected] or by visiting kanecountymag.eventbrite.com

For more information contact Kelly Buchanan at 319-471-1202Priority reservations due by July 31, 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was a confusing, difficult time, she recalls. “I didn’t want to disappoint my parents but I didn’t know what I wanted to do.”

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

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

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

Through the 1990s, Caldwell continued her rise in technology until her hospitalization in 2000. “I realized that all I was doing was working, and I didn’t have a lot of love in my life, so I made a decision to change.”

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

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

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

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

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

EDITOR'S CHOICE:

tThai Village4 N. Batavia Ave.Batavia

For a taste of the exotic in an atmosphere as warm

and inviting as home, visit Thai Village in downtown

Batavia. Owned by twin sisters who are as bright

and cheerful as the food they purvey, where the

exotic herbs and Asian spices meld perfectly,

creating delectably delicate dished infused with

flavor.

Start with a spicy bowl of Tom Yum, a soup with

a tart broth of lemon grass, lime chili sauce,

mushroom, onions, tomatoes and cilantro. Or try the

beautiful red curry shrimp, the sauce a simmering

blend of curry paste and coconut milk, with bamboo

shoot, squash, bell pepper and bright, fresh basil.

Ask for a delicious Thai-styled iced tea of iced coffee,

or a fruity mango soda. While wine and beer are not

available for purchase, you are invited to bring your

own to the table.

Red curry shrimp

Mixed veggie delight

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CUISINE

If Italian is what you’re after, few

restaurant groups match the cuisine and

assortment offered at Francesca’s. The

menu of rustic Northern Italian classics

created by Chef Scott Harris paired with

its casually sophisticated atmosphere,

leaves diners full, and fulfilled. Start your

visit with a flavorful carpaccio of sirloin,

capers, tomatoes, basil and watercress.

Follow with an impressively thin pizza

and one of an array of homemade

pastas, from ravioli to linguine. Heartier

fare features fine meats and rich seafood

entrees, like the Pollo Saltimbocca, a

wine and sage sautéed chicken breast

with salty prosciutto. Homemade gelato

and a bold espresso complete the

experience.

Salmone con Caponata

Linguine al FagotarroCarpaccio con Crescione-Continued on page 12

tFrancesca’s200 S. 2nd StreetSt. Charles

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tBien Trucha410 W. State StreetGeneva

By straight definition, Bien Trucha

means “good trout.” But there’s so

much more than simple fish to enjoy

at this Geneva hotspot. All drinks

are prepared using fresh fruit and

juices, from the signature sangria

(made with Spanish red wine,

bourbon, and a house mix of citrus)

to an array of margaritas that have

bartenders muddling limes by hand

all night long. Enjoy your choice with

a refreshing ceviche or guacamole

to start. The chef creates unique and

inspiring combinations every day.

Ready for dinner? The signature tacos

are like none other in the Tri-Cities,

with combinations including pan

fried tuna and celery aioli, shredded

swordfish with lemony epazote, or

a slow-roasted, melt-in-your-mouth

pork belly with adobo, cucumber and

salsa verde. Expect to wait, as the

restaurant is intimate and the lines

can be long, but a lovely patio serves

as a great spot to relax. Bien Trucha

also is open for lunch, 12-3 Tuesday

through Saturday.

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

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

Frosting Shots – a chocolate cup filled with with the perfect amount of frosting. These come in a variety of flavors…ideal for any kind of party! Interested in having your next event at their location, contact them at [email protected].

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

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Go West, and don’t miss this hidden gem on Route 64 in Old Wasco. Luau Coffee Shop opened in 2003 and owner Neal Anderson has been serving up his famous Kona coffee ever since. There are many flavored coffee choices, as well as lattes, teas and fruit smoothies to please everyone’s taste for refreshment. Ask Neal to make you his favorite warm weather drink, the Frappulous,

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

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

decade you grew up—and discover the latest candy sensations. The Jelly Belly bar serves up an explosion of flavor, and the famous Apothecary Jar collection features malt balls in unexpected flavors

(ask for free tasting samples). The Little Traveler’s talented designers are happy to package any of these tasty treats as custom party favors

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TASTEFUL EDUCATION offered at local culinary school

By ELIZABETH HARMON

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

number of restaurants in Elgin,” she says.

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

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

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

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

“Our philosophy is about getting the core elements down,” says Kim Rother, professor of Hospitality Management at ECC.

ECC’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality program offers degrees in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts and Restaurant Management, as well a number of professional certifications, and has a current enrollment of about 300 students.

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

Once they have earned their Associates degree, students are qualified for a variety of culinary positions, or to continue their training. “They’re ready to go into a savory kitchen and at the minimum, take a position as a prep or line cook. Students with more industry experience are ready to move beyond that, into positions as a sous chef or head cook,” she says.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reservations for the Spartan Terrace are strongly recommended and can be made by calling 847.214-7382. Parties of six or more must phone ahead. For more information or to view a current menu, visit http://elgin.edu/students.aspx?id=838 .

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

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

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Even Flow Music and Spirits expands with new Pub 302 concept

Since its opening, Even Flow Music & Spirits has been a hot spot for live entertainment. Great shows in an intimate space, coupled with inventive signature cocktails, like the

cucumber and basil martini (made with house infused basil vodka), have built a following for the Geneva nightclub.

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

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

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

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

Still hungry? The chili-rubbed flank steak is fired to perfection with black beans and rice in an ancho sauce. Try it with an aged, oak-barreled ale, he says. Pub 302 serves them in bombers, and they always have a half dozen on the rotation, small batch crafted for the true ale lover. Keep the palate-party going with delectable desserts, like the flaky light beignets or the not-your-father’s root beer float, and adult spin on a nostalgic classic.

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

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

Are you planning a special event? Even Flow is a great spot for birthdays, retirement parties and

charity events. Email [email protected]

Even Flow Music & SpiritsPub 302 Craft Beer & Food

302 West State StreetGeneva, IL 60134

(331) 248-0269

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$3 Draft Specials

WEDNESDAYS$5 Kobe Beef Burgers

Starts at 5pm

THURSDAYS1st Thurs: Live Karaoke

2nd Thurs: PBJ

3rd Thurs: Sam Hubble

4th Thurs: Salsa Night

UPCOMING SHOWS7/11 Ear Candy (Pop Rock)

7/12 Platinum (Hard Rock)

7/17 Sam Hubble (Rock)

7/18 Downtown Charlie Brown

Band (Blues)

7/19 The Shagadelics &

The Breakfast Club

(‘70s ‘80s Tribute)

7/23 TrioLife (Electro Acoustic)

7/24 Salsa Night by

Vargos Dance

7/25 Neverly Brothers

7/26 Hot Rocks

(Rolling Stones Tribute)

7/27 Completely Dead

(Grateful Dead Tribute)

7/31 Flannel Night with

Redline Audio

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8/1 Scarlett Fever (Pop/Rock)

8/2 DJ Night! (Starts at 9 p.m.)

By SHERRI DAUSKURDAS


I love wine. I got hooked nearly 20 years ago, when a very good friend had her wedding in California's Mendocino wine region. I fell for the entire experience...the little shops

and tasting rooms, the small, family run vineyards, the stories told by owners and winemakers as they poured you a glass. And of course the wine itself, each with its own distinct personality, some sweet and some sharp - like meeting a new friend

with every tasting.

But California is a haul, and I decided to find out more about all the wine that was being made right here, in our own region. The Northern Illinois Wine Trail is

quite a bit larger than you may imagine encompassing more than 30 wineries and vineyards across three loops, from Galena to Lake Michigan. But my journey would hit some suburban locales, all a decent afternoon trip from anywhere in the

Chicago area. Perhaps my visits will inspire you to take your own trip around our towns. Check out the entire trail, with information and links to each stop on the

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tFIRST STOP: PRAIRIE STATE WINERY217 W MAIN STREET, GENOALocated in the rural western town of Genoa, Prairie State Winery is the oldest winery in DeKalb County, and the 16th in Illinois, started in 1998 by a pair of former teachers from Lake Park High School in Addison. This quaint spot, like its sister location in Sycamore, offers a variety of red, white and fruit wines in its tasting room, all made in Genoa. A sweet favorite, the Prairie Dog Red, is a lush treat, like a bowl of fresh picked berries in the summer sun. If you find yourself near DeKalb in the evening, Check out the Friday night Wine Downs, featuring live music, local food, trivia and more. Sundays offer creative wine cocktails, including Bloody Mary’s made with vino, and wine-based mimosas in a new outdoor wine garden.

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u "Jessica's

hospitality was a super complement

to great wine"


tSTOP TWO: ACQUAVIVA IN MAPLE PARK47W614 ROUTE 38, MAPLE PARKAn Italian winemaker landed in this western Kane village and proceeded to capture the hearts of local wine enthusiasts when he planted a 40-acre vineyard right on Rt. 38. Today, Acquaviva is a destination – a combination of restaurant, vineyard, winery, and future bed and breakfast. The gorgeous grounds make you forget you are just minutes from the suburban highways. Known for rich and complex wines, Acquaviva's deep reds were my favorite, boasting notes of chocolate, spice, pepper and plum for a lush combination. A popular treat, the Christmas Wine in sold year round. It's a smooth red with spices added, served warm. I can hardly wait for early fall, as it will be a great addition to an evening around the fire pit with friends. In the tasting room, you can enjoy six tastings for six dollars, or even sign up for a winery tour, called “wine 101” by appointment. Delicious cold plates are available to complement your wine selections.

uSTOP THREE: FOX VALLEY WINERY IN OSWEGO5600 ROUTE 34, OSWEGOFifteen different varieties are produced at this family-run winery, much of it from grapes grown at the vineyard in Sheridan, Illinois. Owner and winemaker Mike Faltz started the winery with his father, when their homespun hobby outgrew the kitchen, the basement and the garage. The signature wines at Fox Valley are the Red, White and Blue. Red is a concord – light and grapey. White is a Moscato-style made with Niagra grapes. Blue is a fruit wine, rich with blackberry and blueberry, like liquid jam in a glass. You can enjoy three complimentary tastings in their Oswego location and a tour of the winery. I also received a lesson about boxed wine, something Mike stands by 100 percent, citing advantages over the bottle which include: no oxygen (they pour from the bottom) no sunlight, no cork (a chemical in cork can alter the taste of the wine) and a more renewable form of packaging. The result is a wine that tastes the same from the first glass to the last, open up to six weeks in the fridge (not that it would ever last that long.)

tSTOP FOUR: LYNFRED WINERY IN ROSELLE15 SOUTH ROSELLE ROADThe granddaddy of suburban wine making, Lynfred Winery is a standout, the first of its kind in the area, and still one of the best wine experiences around, 35 years after opening. While original owners Lyn and Fred Koehler have since passed, their tradition of wine and hospitality continues to this day, thanks to the perseverance of award-winning Chilean winemakers and a constant following of local clientele. The tasting room, located in an old-World styled vine covered estate home, is impressive, as is the entire hardwood laden facility. Not a detail was missed, from ornate oak carvings above the wine bar, to the patron-friendly wine cellar, and the intricately decorated staterooms of its bed and breakfast. Christina Anderson took me on a tour of the whole estate, and impressed doesn’t cover it. But even more impressive is the wine. More than 100 varieties are made here, with grapes that arrive from vineyards across the nation. Tastings are $7, and they offer 8-10 wines on the tasting menu each month. Popular choices are the Vin de City Red and Vin de City White, but Christina described the winery’s fruit wines as having a “cult-like following”, available in 15 varieties, from apple to rhubarb. (The mango wine was exactly as it was described – Hawaii in a glass.) Enjoy your tasting with fruit, meats, or a delicious flatbread pizza on the wraparound porch.

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u "Thanks Christine,

for all the history on Lynfred and

a peek inside the original barrel

rooms"

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at Acquaviva really know their wine!"

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


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322 W. State StreetSycamore, IL

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ACQUAVIVA WINERY47W614 Illinois 38

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Acquaviva Tasting & Wine Bar

214 W. Main StreetSt. Charles, IL

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FOX VALLEY WINERY5600 Route 34

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Faltz Family Vineyard2714 N. 4251st Road

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LYNFRED WINERY15 South Roselle Road

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Tasting Rooms127 W. Front Street

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

It's great to have such a wide array of wineries and winemakers right here in our

communities, at-the-ready for an awesome afternoon away. But if you find you have a little more time, I encourage you to venture to the Northwest Loop of the Wine Trail, and experience wine tasting against the landscape of rolling hills and lush green valleys that stretch along the Mississippi. One of my personal favorites is Galena Cellars Vineyard and Winery. I never had a more hospitable visit. From the tours of the vineyard

and property (each step of the winemaking process is housed in a different barn on site) to the history of the land and agriculture from the knowledgeable staff, it's a homespun experience that will leave you as pleased with the charm as you are with the wine. Even better, you can pick up your favorite varieties close to home, at Galena Cellars Geneva tasting room, right along historic Third Street. Try the sangria blends, this summer, for a perfect patio indulgence.

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p"Maddi Dill was a super tour guide. Thanks so much

for a great afternoon!"

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• GENEVA GREEN MARKET 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays through October at First Congregational Church, 327 Hamilton St., Geneva. It continues through the winter from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays inside the church. All food is grown or produced within 200 miles.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• AURORA WEST FARMERS MARKET 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays July 9 through Sept.10 West Aurora Plaza, 1901 W. Galena Blvd.

• AURORA EAST FARMERS MARKET 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 10 through Aug. 28 at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 701 S. Eola Road.

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

Pam Kopp from Lakeshore Wine Cellars is sharing her wine storage tips to help keep your collection tasting great until the very last drop is finished.

�Basic StorageWine is a very finicky beverage, and there are many tricks and tips to keep it fresh while storing it for extensive periods of time. Climate-controlled wine cellars are the most ideal way to store wine, but if that’s not an option, there are some basic helpful tips to maintain its freshness.

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

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

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

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

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“Insulation, vapor barriers and humidity all play an important roles in building a wine cellar,” Kopp says.

Regular air conditioning units won’t cut it for wine cellars, as they tend to dry out the corks and damage the wine. Wine fridge units built specifically for storing vino keep the humidity inside the cellar and ensure the corks stay moist for proper storage.

“You really want to choose a unit specific for wine cellar because humidity is very important,” she adds. “The most important thing is that it will maintain wine at a steady temp.”

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

�Building a Personalized Wine CellarFor those hardcore wine aficionados with extensive expensive collections, a wine cellar might be the best way to go.

Kopp has been designing personalized wine cellars for 13 years for venues as large as Binny’s to pantries-turned-wine cellars in homes.

“The average residential wine cellar with a chiller holds right around 1,000 bottles of wine, but we can do as little as a hundred,” she says. “We can turn closets into cellars or make a beautiful cellar in a large, dedicated space.”

Depending on the amount of space available, Kopp can design pretty much anything that a homeowner wants. Each wine cellar is catered to individual needs, and after taking care of the necessities like the vapor barrier and insulation; homeowners can help pick out the decorative ends of things like racking, flooring and the door.

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

KANE COUNTY MAGAZINE | JULY 2014 | 25HOME & LIFESTYLE

LOUNGE ACTTurn your dining room around with a hip new focusFamilies don’t eat together in the same way

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way to the great room, where children park

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filled directly from the pots on the stove.

Meanwhile, people are entertaining in

their homes more and more, and they want

to “show off” a little. So we have begun

reinventing the dining room spaces, creating

hip, stylish adult lounges for hosting friends

and family. Many times, we tie it into the

formal living room (another commonly

unused space) and create a toy-free,

sophisticated atmosphere complemented by

artwork and accessories.

The idea is simpler than you might imagine.

In place of the traditional large table and

half dozen chairs, we fill the spaces with

club chairs and a free-standing bar with two

or three seats. We make it a grown-up space,

with hip, lounge-like colors.

Like the kitchen island, it provides an

intimate point for guests to gather, but with

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1. Plants are composed 90 percent of water so applying the proper amount is essential to their health. Consume and replenish in moderation.

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

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

5. The basic rule of thumb is to provide an inch of water per week for most plants and lawns. The

overall concept is to keep the soil moist and to not let it dry out completely which would cause a stressful environment. There are always exceptions. Here are a few:a. Extreme hot weather, crowded plantings,

containers, or looser sandy soils, may need more than an inch of water a week.

b. The opposite is also true. If it is cool, plants are spaced farther apart, or the soil is more clay, then less than an inch of water a week may be necessary.

c. New plantings require more frequent watering to get their roots established. You should water lightly but more often.

d. Mature plantings with deeper root systems need more thorough infrequent soakings. This will

encourage roots to reach deep into the soil. 6. Plants that are under eaves close to the house

or under mature tree canopies will need special attention because they are receiving little or no rainwater.

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

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

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Gene Grant, is a registered landscape architect with more than 35 years of experience in the industry. Follow this new column in the Kane County Magazine, or reach out to Gene directly with any landscape related questions.

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

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

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

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Anderson Animal Shelter (Shelter) recentlywelcomed Beth Drake as their new ExecutiveDirector. Drake officially started her new positionwith the nonprofit in South Elgin, Illinois onMonday, May 19th.

For the past several months, the Board ofDirectors of the Shelter had been hard at worktrying to fill the position that was vacant sinceSeptember of 2013. “The Board of Directors madea decision to search for a candidate with significantanimal welfare experience and a background insheltering,” said Laura Lingl, President of theBoard of Anderson Animal Shelter. “We felt havinga strong executive director leading our alreadytalented team is one of our keys to success.”

Drake has a significant background in animalwelfare including leading TAILS Humane Society inDeKalb, Illinois as their Executive Director (2004-May 2014), served as a research specialist for theDepartment of Animal Sciences at the Universityof Wisconsin, Madison (1998-2000), and holdsa Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences and aMasters Degree in Biological Sciences with anemphasis in Immunogenetics.

Drake is no stranger to Anderson, fromSeptember 2000 until January of 2002 she wastheir Director of Operations. In that role, Drakewas charged with running the day-to-day shelteroperations.

Andy Hanses, member of the Board of Directorshad this to say regarding the newest addition tothe Shelter team, “We are so pleased that she hasreturned to Anderson and we are looking forward toher leadership in moving us along in contributingto the success of our animal welfare mission. Herpassion, dedication and expertise will certainlybenefit the Shelter as well as the community weserve.”

Returning to Anderson as their ExecutiveDirector is something that excites Drake. “I feellike I’ve come full circle,” she said. “I reallybegan my animal welfare career here at Andersonfourteen years ago. Now, Anderson is ready togrow. We cared for 600 animals last year - that’s alot of homeless dogs and cats who were saved. Mygoal is to increase that number even more over thecoming months.”

Drake’s experience will be instrumental inhelping Anderson implement changes that willpositively impact shelter animals, staff, volunteersand potential adopters. Immediate changes includea planned shelter renovation. “The Andersonshelter building was built in the 1970s,” said Drake.“At that time, it was a state-of-the art facility. Inthe past several decades however, the field of animalsheltering has changed significantly. Shelteringas an industry now understands the importanceof implementing creative housing solutions thatreduce stress and support the emotional andphysical health of shelter animals. Happy animalstend to be healthy animals and a beautiful shelterwith stress-free animal housing is a happy place tobe, for animals and for people,” Drake continued.“We want Anderson to be the first place peoplethink of when looking for a new pet. No matterhow much we improve the shelter though,” shecautioned, “these pets belong in homes as part of afamily. In the end, finding Forever Families for theanimals in our care is our goal.

Another change Drake plans to implement isto expand the shelter’s offsite adoption program.Offsite adoption programs are a common toolused by progressive animal shelters throughoutthe US. Through these programs, adoptable dogsand puppies are brought to partner petco andPetsmart stores for weekend adoption events. For

some shelters, these adoption events can accountfor as many as 40-50% of the organization’s totaladoptions. Rather than relying solely on potentialadopters to come to the shelter, offsite adoptionprograms bring adoptable animals out into thecommunity, providing them with more exposure andincreasing their chances of finding a Forever Home.

“There are lots of changes in store for AndersonAnimal Shelter,” said Drake. “Give us a few months,then stop by to visit. We think you’ll be pleasantlysurprised. You may even find and adopt your newbest friend!”

Anderson Animal Shelter is looking for volunteersinterested in helping facilitate adoptions at offsiteadoption events. The shelter is also looking forfoster volunteers to care for puppies or kittens intheir homes. Anderson will provide all suppliesand veterinary care for foster animals. For moreinformation about volunteering at the shelter,contact Anderson’s volunteer coordinator, Jeff Pal,at [email protected] or 847-697-2880 x 21. To contribute to the shelter’s buildingimprovement campaign, contact Holly Alcala [email protected] or847-697-2880 x 33.

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I keep reminding myself that I am going to make the most of this summer. (I am going to make the most of this summer. I am going to make

the most of this summer.)

I promised I would soak up every moment with my kids because, come fall, they will both be in school all day. I have been documenting each day on Facebook with #100HappyDaysofSummer. I have worked tirelessly to plan fun activities to keep them occupied, entertained and living life. I’m trying to stop and notice them, enjoy them and live in “the now.” Despite my best efforts, there are days I want to ditch my minivan on the side of the road.

Here’s the thing: They. Will. Not. Stop. Arguing. They honestly sound like an old married couple most of the time.

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

My resident debaters can find just about anything argument-worthy, starting with television rights. Madelyn wants Disney Channel and Colin want Nickelodeon. Colin is sitting too close to her at the breakfast bar and when he moves over he’s blocking the TV.

Madelyn wants to sit in the seat behind me in the van, but Colin decides he needs to sit there to be closer to me. We are going to lunch and Colin wants McDonalds and Madelyn wants Wendy’s. We are listening to the radio and one wants Kidz Bop and the other wants to watch a DVD.

They are playing with some random Legos sitting on the kitchen table and argue over who made something out of them first. We have roughly four bazillion Legos and they choose these five random Legos to argue over.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Along with returning favorites like the “Dip-n-Dances” held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday in July, and the “Itty Bitty Beach Party” for children ages 6 months to 6 years on Friday, July 11, there are new celebrations to “wet” your appetite. Try out your boat-building skills with the “Sink or Swim Cardboard Boat Race” on Saturday, July 12.

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There stands a stately red-

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in Aurora. It’s so quiet and rarely

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their entire lives don’t know it

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that has graced the home since the start

in 1895. Sanders said one of the home’s

best features is its covered back porch

because Sunnymere sits on over seven

acres of wooded land that is adjacent to the

Phillips Park Golf Course. Residents enjoy

sitting on that porch in the warmer months

and watching the seasons come and go.

Bedrooms are bright and sunny with beautiful

views of the wooded yard. They feature

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Sunnymere is small in comparison to

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personal atmosphere,” said Sanders. Not

only do the residents develop close bonds

but so do their families who are included in

many of the activities offered at the home.

Dave Lewis, the son of a current resident,

said, “It was important to find a place that

my mother could call home and the staff

would not just be doing a job but were caring

and kind to her. We have found this to be the

case at Sunnymere.” He praises Executive

Director Ruth Isiminger for “modeling the love

and respect towards the tenants who filters

down through the staff.” For animal lovers, an

Australian Shepard dog is brought to visit the

residents every other Sunday.

A Great Value Sunnymere is more affordable than other

senior living communities that often charge

$3,000 to $4,000 a month. For independent

care, rooms are $1,500 per month. For

assisted care, rooms are $2,990 a month. For

a bit more, suites are available for one or two

people. Included with the monthly payments

are three home-cooked meals every day,

laundry service, housekeeping, 24-hour staff

and a full calendar of social, recreational

and educational activities. Sunnymere’s chef

Larry Duy is former cook at the popular Bill’s

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good food,” said Sanders. She recalled a

daughter who brought her hesitant mother to

see Sunnymere. “Once the mother found out

who our cook was, she told her daughter she

wanted to live here,” Sanders said.

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There are three great reasons

to consider Sunnymere: Charm,

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marketing coordinator for Sunnymere

Sunnymere residents circa 1939.


What’s really unique about Sunnymere

is its endowment, which funded the

construction of the home and is still used

today for operations. Sanders said that

should a resident run out of money, they

can tap into the endowment to enable the

resident to remain at the home.

Always Something to Do There is a structured activity calendar

that includes chair exercises, board

and card games, ice cream and movies,

crafts, manicures, Zumba classes, bingo,

Friday happy hour, Wii Bowling, Sunday

non-denominational sermons and various

entertainment, including bands and

student piano recitals as well as dance and

choir performances. In June, there was a

family picnic for residents and their loved

ones. In addition, Sunnymere hosted a

“Wedding Reception” in June. Residents

could share their wedding pictures and

memories with one another while enjoying

cake, ice cream, appetizers and punch.

Holidays are celebrated in grand style with

Easter egg hunts, New Year’s Eve parties

and Christmas programs. Activities are so

important to the staff and residents that a

2004 addition to Sunnymere is designated

the “Activity Room” and is large enough to

accommodate all the staff, residents and

their families.

�For more information, call Sanders at

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925 Sixth Avenue, Aurora.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caring for Kidswith Dr. Peter Liber

1. Harmful rays of the sun penetrate clouds and

can cause cumulative skin damage. Daily

application of sunblock is key to reducing the

risk of skin cancer. But all sunblocks are not

equal. Read the sunblock label before buying.

2. Pediatric dermatologists recommend a

sunblock containing zinc oxide or titanium

dioxide. Chemicals such as oxybenzone may

cause skin irritation and should be avoided.

3. Choose an SPF 30 block that protects against

UVA and UVB rays. Sunblocks with higher SPF

provide minimal additional protection, yet add

chemicals that may be irritating to skin and

eyes.

4. Sunblock should be applied daily on all sun

exposed skin on all children over two months

of age 15 minutes before going outside, and

reapplied every two hours and after swimming

or excessive sweating.

5. We recommend buying sunblock annually, as

they can become “outdated” within a year of

purchase. There are no federal requirements

for sunblock manufacturers to provide

manufacturing dates or expiration dates for

their products.

6. The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued

a policy statement strongly discouraging

adolescents from visiting tanning salons. Such

artificial UV radiation often is several times

higher than noontime exposure to the sun.

7. Do not forget summertime eye protection.

Wearing a brimmed hat reduces UV exposure to

the eyes. Sunglasses should be worn, as well.

Choose sunglasses labeled with the following:

• Blocks 99% of ultraviolet rays

• UV absorption up to 400 nm

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There once was an epoch when a woman would wear a dress and jewelry while vacuuming her home and then dress even more formally for dinner. Today’s woman might occasionally have the leisure and desire to pull that off; however, most are running from one thing to the next with the rapidity of a machine gun. It has become important to assemble outfits that transition easily from day to night, from work to dinner, and from errands to a party. Carmela Rinella, at C Rinella and Sylvie Baumann from C’est La Vie in Geneva both have keen insight into this necessity and have the boutiques to back it up.

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

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

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

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

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However, she did have this concession: “As much as I love linen, I wouldn’t recommend a linen dress for day and then turning into evening. It wrinkles all the time.”

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

Baumann says that the outfit transitions, but so does the person wearing it, “It’s a matter of attitude. You can’t be afraid. No matter what dress you wear, if you feel great about it, it will show. Add a dab of lipstick and some liner on your eyes and a clutch and you go.”

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

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

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SIMPLE TIPS FOR SUMMER SKINCARE Sunshine and fresh air make us fall in love with summer every year. It’s a time to explore the outdoors and enjoy fashions like tank tops, flip-flops and sun dresses. How can you get beautiful summer-ready skin while keeping it protected from the sun’s hot rays? Get healthy, radiant skin that you’ll be proud to show off with these skin care tips and tricks for warm weather months:

• TOSS YOUR OLD SUNSCREEN Long days playing in the sun are a part of what makes summer such a special season. Be sure you protect your skin. Sunscreen loses its effectiveness over time, so it’s best to toss the remnants from last year and get fresh bottles. Look for options that are water-resistant, broad-spectrum and SPF 30 or higher. Apply 30 minutes before head-ing outside so sunscreen can be properly absorbed and reapply regularly to ensure constant protection.

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

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

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

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

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“THE BIZ ON FIZZ”This is a phrase coined by the

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they produced. It’sreally a straighttalking overviewof how sodaaffects ourteeth. Mostpeople drinksoda, aka pop, abeverage with nonutritional value.In fact, the typicalAmerican drinks53 gallons of sodaeach year. Whydo we drink thisstuff, and how is itaffecting our teeth?

Many folks drinksparkling sodas forthe caffeine “buzz”,and many drink forthe taste of it. If youdrink regular soda,not diet, this sugarfilled drink feeds thebacteria in your mouth.The bacteria multiplyand release acid, whichgradually eats away theenamel on your teeth.Eventually, the acideats through the outsideshell of enamel, and intothe softer dentin portionof the tooth producing a“cavity”. The higher the

sugar content of the beverageyou are drinking, and thegreater the number of timesyour enamel is exposed toit, the greater your risk fordeveloping tooth decay. Inother words, if you want a sodayou are better off choosing onewith a lower sugar content,and drinking it quickly, thantaking a sip every few minutesover a period of several hours.

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have high sugar content orcontain phosphoric or citricacid.

It’s a good idea to startlooking at the nutritioncharts found on the side ofthe beverage can or bottle.You will often see sugar listedas sucrose, or high fructosecorn syrup. Look at the totalgrams of sugar, and try tochoose the beverage with thelowest number. Now look atthe ingredients, and checkfor phosphoric acid, or citricacid. Both are responsiblefor lowering the pH of thebeverage, thus making it moreacidic. It’s impossible to knowexactly how “acidic” a beverageis, so just try to avoid drinkingbeverages which containeither of these chemicals. Thefollowing chart may make yourchoices easier.

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number is worse) number is worse)Water 7.00 0.00Barq’s Root Beer 4.61 44.94Diet Barq’s 4.55 0.0Coke 2.53 39.06Diet Coke 3.39 0.0Grape Minute Maid 3.29 49.98Orange Slice 3.12 49.98Nestea 3.04 21.00Hawaiian Fruit Punch 2.82 42.84Orange Minute Maid 2.80 47.04Pepsi 2.49 41.16Battery Acid 1.00 0.00

Try to choose a beverage witha low or no sugar content, witha higher pH if possible. Water,milk, or 100% juice are healthyoptions. If you do choose to drinka beverage with high sugarcontent or low pH, don’t sip itover a long period of time. Drinkit quickly, then brush and floss

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

As a consumer, so manybeverage choices are availabletoday. Try to be an informedconsumer, and make “dentalfriendly” choices wheneverpossible. Preventive dental

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information, to watch ashort video of the kitchen inaction, to make a donation or tovolunteer. Join FVFFH on Facebook.

The community is invited to afall fundraiser which will benefitFVFFH. Partnering with Past Basket,Geneva together with sponsorship byCadence Health, FVFFH volunteers/co-chairs Robyn Flinn and JeanineHoltsford have scheduled a KitchenWalk for September 27, 10AM-3PM.

Participants will be able tovisit five homes with renovatedkitchens in the Geneva-St. Charlesarea.A reception will be heldfollowing the walk at CountryGarden Cuisine Cooking Schoolin St. Charles, where ticketholders will be able to enjoyappetizers specially preparedby owner/executive chef DougYeomans of Tarragon Catering.

Tickets are $40pp in advance, $45pp onSeptember 27. Please contact Robyn [email protected] for more details.

"The mission of Fox Valley Foodfor Health (FVFFH) is to build avibrant network of people withinthe Fox Valley who are committed towell-being, healthy food and caringfor each other." One of the outcomesof this network is "linking teenswith those in need". Founded inNovember 2012 by Mary Fremgen,registered dietician and Susan Leigh,professional chef, FVFFH is an all-volunteer organization which deliversapproximately 150 complimentaryorganic meals every week to localcancer patients.These meals, cookedin an institutional kitchen at RoquetteUniversity in east Geneva, areprepared by adult mentor chefs andteens who are interested in learninghow to cook, how to eat to promotelongevity and who possess a desire togive back to the community.Not only in teaching teens a lifetime

of good nutrition habits but withan organic garden on the groundsof Country Garden Cuisine CookingSchool as well as a communityoutreach cooking program (Caring

Cooks), FVFFH sees itself primarilyas an educational organization.Thedriving goal is to give clients andtheir families an opportunity toexperience nutrient-dense foods topromote development of a new eatinglifestyle. To date, the organizationhas delivered over 6000 meals toat least 120 people.More than 30teens and 60 adults have donated inexcess of 10,000 service hours to theprogram. Recently FVFFH received501(c)(3), IRS tax exempt status.This

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

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

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

JULY 11 Butterfly After Hours - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Peck Farm Park - 4038 Kaneville Rd, Geneva Gain special behind-the-scenes access to Peck Farm Park’s Butterfly House at Butterfly After Hours. All ages will discover secrets of butterflies—like what they do when no one is watching! Each participant will create his or her own butterfly garden stake to take home. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $5 per person. Participants under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

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

JULY 16 THOUGH JULY 20 Kane County Fair - 525 S. Randall Road St. Charles Affordable family fun, carnival, entertainment, thrill events, farm animals, kids events, food, fun, and more! For more information call: 630-584-6926

JULY 19 Splashes, Dashes and Spokes Youth Triathalon 8:30 a.m. at Breen Community Park, Peck and Campton Hills Roads. This kid-friendly, kids-only event is perfect for beginning and experienced competitors. Division include ages 5-7, 8-10 and 11-15. $60 resident entrance fee includes the race plus a T-shirt, goody bag and pool party following the event. For more information or to register, visit www.ottercove.org

JULY 26 Chili Cook-Off - at noon, Batavia Riverwalk / Downtown Batavia For a small fee, come and sample a variety of chili from chef’s competing in a state competition.

Arrive early and hungry! All proceeds benefit the Batavia Teen Center.

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

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

AUGUST 2 THROUGH AUGUST 3 Kane County Flea Market Saturday & Sunday at Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road St. Charles Admission:$5 adults, children 12 younger free. “The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere”. Up to 1,000 dealers/ A country breakfast is served on Sundays. www.kanecountyfleamarket.com

AUGUST 2 Kane County Cougars Game – Saturday at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, 34W002 Cherry Lane, Geneva 6:30. Cougars vs Quad Cities River Bandits. Astros affiliate. Special concert by the Suburban Cowboys, a Chicagoland country cover band.

JULY EVENTS In Kane County

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

AUGUST 8 Flick ‘n Float: The Lego Movie - Friday at dusk - Sunset Pool - 710 Western Ave., Geneva, IL As the sun sets at Sunset Pool, grab a floatie or an inner tube and enjoy a cool poolside screening of The Lego Movie! Twilight admission rates apply.

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