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JUNE 2014
SWEDISH DAYS arrives this month
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LEISURE & RECREATION8 CYCLE OF LIFE Meet a Batavia family who takes its cycling seriously.
11 FAIR PLAY It’s fair and festival season, and time for the 146th Annual Kane County Fair, featuring everything from bull rides to tilt-a-whirls, tasty food and great music.
14 A COURSE IN CAMARADERIE Women find outlet for networking and socializing, on the greens.
FAMILY IN FOCUS20 GET HAPPY Family columnist Michelle Stien shares the importance of recognizing the good times, amid the struggles.
HEALTH & FITNESS24 TAKING THE STING OUT OF SUMMER Don’t let summer bugs suck the life out of the season. Get tips for protecting the kids, and yourself from health columnist Dr. Peter Liber.
26 SAVING THE BRAINFind out more about the threats of tumor to the brain, its function and what’s being done to protect it.
HOME & LIFESTYLE28 LET THERE BE LIGHTEnjoy your yard longer, with great outdoor lighting options. Gene Grant tells you how.
34 TREASURE HUNTINGWhether you’re a true aficionado or just a sucker for nostalgia, opportunity abounds for Kane County antique enthusiasts.
DINING & ENTERTAINING 40 GET GRILLIN’ Find great tips for your backyard barbecue from grilling experts at the famed Fay’s Pork Chop Bar-B-Que.
FASHION & BEAUTY46 ONE HOT MESS The sun can be warm and inviting, but if you don’t look out for your skin, the damage could be severe. Find out how to protect while you play.
50 HAUTE IS HOT Highlights from the Fashions on the Fox event in Geneva.
OUT & ABOUT52 WOMAN OF DISTINCTION Meet Mary Benjamin Cortes; social worker, volunteer and Woman of Distinction honoree.
53 CALENDAR Outdoor concerts, athletic events, food and fun fill the calendar across our communities this month.
54 ARTIST SHOWCASEShaw Media's Photo Editor Mark Busch shares his love of the outdoors through his photography.
INSIDE
16WATERWORLD
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Ahh, summer.
Backyard barbecues. Baseball games. Bicycle rides. As the warm air beckons us outdoors, a vast array of recreation awaits.
Hidden amid the suburban sprawl are alcoves and inlets of nature’s splendor, ready to enjoy. There is boating and fishing all along the Chain of Lakes. Bike trails that stretch along waterways and across wooded landscapes, and perfectly manicured fairways stretching between towering tree lines.
Meet Matt Knowles and his cycle-centered family, who run All Spoked up in Batavia. Their love of two-wheeled sport has taken them down paths and on adventure rides, at competitive events and leisurely excursions.
A full calendar of outdoor musical events invites you to relax with friends and family and enjoy the arts “alfresco,” under the stars. From local favorites to headliners, local downtown concerts to full-fledged rock shows, there’s a concert for every fan.
Try catching one summer’s day at the Kane County Fair, an annual event full of excitement and wonder for all ages – music and rides, horses and pig races, and glorious fair food. It’s
the fair’s 146th year and kicks off at the Kane County Fairgrounds July 16.
If history is your thing, spend your summer days treasure hunting at a variety of area antique shops or the Kane County Flea Market, also hosted at the Fairgrounds one weekend each month. Discover something special and make it your own; a nostalgic souvenir from a summer’s journey.
Wherever you travel this summer season, you’ll always come home to your own backyard, right here in Kane County.
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always had bikes as a child and continued tinkering with them as he grew up. Today, biking is much more than a hobby for Knowles, now 48. It’s a lifestyle. It’s how he bonds with his sons and supports his family. His Batavia shop, All Spoked Up, sells and repairs all types of bikes, with an emphasis on mountain bikes.
“I put all these mountain bikes in here and people were like ‘You’re crazy for having all these,’” Knowles says of opening his store three years ago. “But it drew a bunch of customers.”
Knowles believes the focus on mountain bikes differentiates his shop in the community. “There are a lot of bike shops here,” he says. “It is an incredibly competitive market, probably one of the most competitive markets in the Midwest.” Luckily, Knowles has a competitive streak. He has been racing mountain bikes for six years and competed in 11 races last year. He placed third in his division at
the Wisconsin Off Road Series (WORS), which is billed as the nation’s largest mountain bike racing series.
He also passed down his competitive streak to his three sons. The oldest, Nathan, rode in his first mountain biking race when he was
just 6years old. Now 12, he raced in 16 series last year and placed third at WORS. Nathan was pre-seeded to place first in last year’s National Championship, a 10-day event in Philadelphia. Due to a crash, he fell to 21st in his age group. But his father still is hopeful for a comeback when they return this summer.
Knowles’ younger sons, Colin and Will, will turn 8 this June. The twins have been racing consistently since they were 5 years old. They placed third and fourth in their age group at WORS. Knowles’ wife Lauren, doesn’t race, though she does ride occasionally. “She’s ‘bike curious’,” Knowles jokes.
Knowles bought his first mountain bike in college and never looked back. A self-described “shop rat,” he taught himself to repair bicycles, and eventually he moved from fixing bikes to building his own. Knowles started his own custom bike company, Norway Cycles, in 2003. He also opened a bike store, but was forced to close it quickly due to the recession. “I ended up almost losing everything,” he says. “It was a rough experience for everybody.” In 2009, he moved his family and company to Batavia where he opened All Spoked Up.
Outside the shop, Knowles is a member of the Batavia Bicycle Commission that advocates for local bicycle safety measures. He also heads a local racing team that ranks highly at competitions across the country. Due to Knowles extensive community involvement, All Spoked Up has become more than a bike shop. It is a hub for a network of mountain bikers to gather and share their passion. “Everyone knows each other,” he says. “It’s like a big family.”
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One of Kane County’s favorite summer events comes to life in July, it promises to be better than ever.
The 146th Kane County Fair opens Wednesday, July 16 and runs through Sunday, July 20 at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles.
Larry Breon of Batavia, president of the Kane County Fair Board, has participated in the fair since he was a youth involved in 4H. “Back then Randall Road was a two lane township road and the fair was much more agricultural. That’s changed, the area’s changed and so have we,” he says.
New this year is the option to purchase tickets online, at www.kanecountyfair.com. “We have different packages for admission, rides. We want to make it so that it works for everyone and you don’t need to buy anything twice,” Breon says.
The fair will offer a midway with rides, food and free shows, livestock exhibits by Kane County 4H club members, and grandstand events offering family entertainment each night.
It’s also a great time to learn about resources available in the community, says Barbara
Fallon, Regional Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Presence St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin and Presence Mercy Health Center in Aurora, a fair sponsor for the last five years.
“We’re two hospitals at the north and south end of the Fox River Valley. The Kane County Fair is smack in the middle, so it just makes sense for us to be there,” she says.
Presence Health will offer free Wellness Profiles to fairgoers. “It’s computerized and you get it within seconds. We’re getting out to where people are and telling them what they can do to stay and get healthy,” says Fallon.
The 31st Annual Kane County Fair Talent Contest kicks off fair week, Monday, July 14. The free admission contest will be held in the fairground’s Prairie Event Center. The junior division will feature contestants age 14 and under, while the senior division features contestants age 15 through 21.
“The majority are singers, followed by dancers, then a variety of things. We’ve
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and even a poet once. We usually have a band or two each year. The most unusual act I remember was a juggler on stilts,” says talent contest coordinator Larry Rossi of Elgin, who along with his wife Ellen, have coordinated the contest since the beginning.
Winners of both divisions compete at the state level in January. “Four out of the last five years, our junior division winner has won at the state level. We’re very proud of them,” Rossi says.
For many kids and adults, a trip to the fair is all about the Midway. This year’s Midway will offer up to thirty rides, twenty family friendly games and a variety of food vendors, serving up perennial favorites like cotton candy, funnel cakes with specialty toppings, turkey legs, tacos, ice cream and more.
“The rides offer something for everyone, from popular thrill rides like the Freak Out and Matterhorn, to the family friendly Tilt-a-Whirl, carousel and rides for younger children,” says Mary Johnson, vice president of Fantasy Amusement Company, of Arlington Heights, the fair’s amusement provider for nine years.
“New this year is the Wacky Worm roller coaster, which is a family-style ride for young and all. Also new are the Frog Hopper and the Beetle Bobs, a smaller version of the Flyer Bobs,” Johnson says.
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There’s free entertainment on the midway, too. Stop by the petting zoo, big cat show, magic show, and the Miller Lite Stage, for performances by top local bands such as American English, Hi Infidelity, Hillbilly Rockstarz, Chicago Tribute Anthology and more.
The Swifty Swine racing pigs also return to the midway. “There’s always a new generation coming up that wants to see pig races,” Breon says.
Non-racing livestock are in the fairground livestock pavilions, where members of Kane County’s nineteen 4H clubs exhibit cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits and poultry. Inside Robinson Hall are 4H exhibits of science, horticulture, home economics, art and technology projects.
Scott and Michele Horton of St. Charles have three grown daughters who exhibited livestock as 4H members. “It was a family project that we worked on together all year and debuted at the county fair,” Scott says.
The Hortons loved the camaraderie among 4H families, and today, all three daughters are pursuing agricultural careers. “I don’t know that they would have known about these different
careers if not for 4H,” Michele says.
About 400 Kane County youth, ages 8-18 are involved in 4H and the organization reaches another 5,000 through school-based programs, says Deanna Roby, University of Illinois Extension Educator, 4H Youth Development for Kane, DuPage and Kendall Counties.
Capping off each day at the fair are special grandstand shows. Freestyle Madness, new this year, features FMX and freestyle motocross riders performing aerial stunts, sure to captivate audiences of all ages. “It’s very crowd interactive and whether you’re four or eighty, you’re going to love watching these guys,” says Justin Hardin, owner of Solution Action Sports, producer of the show.
The riders include athletes from the X-Games and Dew Tour, who will sign autographs and give away free posters after the show.
Professional Championship Bull Riders and the Demolition Derby round out fair week.
“In the last five years, bull-riding has become an ESPN event, so there’s a lot people who’ve seen it. We work with a really good producer who puts on a fun event. The Demolition Derby is kind of like the pig races in that people come back year after year. There’s always interest in smashing up cars, especially if they’re not your own, ”Breon says.
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For women and golf, acceptance has been a long time coming.
Twenty-one years ago, a group of local women contacted area golf courses, seeking permanent weekend tee times.
Of the more than 20 courses called, none would assist them. They finally connected with Peter Jans Golf Course in Evanston, which became the first course to accommodate the women, and The Fairway Network was born.
A membership-based group of women who golf together, network and socialize, the organization now boasts Saturday leagues at Jackson Park and Robert Black golf courses in Chicago, a Sunday league at Eaglewood Golf Club in Itasca and golf outings at many courses throughout the Chicago suburbs.
“Now when we call a golf course, we’re welcome, but it was 21 years in the making,” says Louise Pauly, who has been with The Fairway Network since its inception.
The Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) which has a Chicagoland chapter, is a similar group, offering golf opportunities for career-oriented women. Both The Fairway Network and EWGA are open to women from throughout the Chicago area, of all ability levels, and ranging in age from mid-twenties to mid-seventies.
“When I started, very few women I knew golfed,” says Pauly. “Golfing with men is great but very different,” The Fairway Network was an excellent way for her to meet other women with similar interests.
Judi Donovan, a member of EWGA, joined the Chicagoland chapter when she moved from Michigan five years ago. She had been looking for women with whom to golf, and had problems connecting until she joined EWGA. “Every day of the week EWGA offers different leagues. After you join, you have the opportunity to sign up for the night of the week you want and at whichever course is convenient,” she says.
The time involved in golf lends itself well to business networking. “When you’re golfing, you’re with the same group of women for several hours. There’s plenty of time to talk about non-golf-related things in a relaxed atmosphere,” says Joanne Rinaldo, chairman of The Fairway Network and a project manager for United Airlines. “And then there’s the common interest of getting your ball into that little hole, so you cheer each other on.”
Pauly is vice president of sales and marketing for Totalworks, a database marketing firm. One of the reasons she joined The Fairway Network was because of the business opportunities.
“In general you make good business contacts and I’m the poster child for that. I met the owner of Totalworks through The Fairway Network and she hired me,” she says.
Donovan is the executive director of GreenFields of Geneva, a retirement community. While she doesn’t do much business networking through
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her league, the activity itself helps her to bond with the GreenFields residents. “GreenFields is surrounded by two beautiful golf courses, many of the residents are avid golfers. They love to hear about EWGA and my involvement,” she says.
Pauly says that it’s been interesting to watch the evolution of women’s golf in the country over the years since The Fairway Network was established.
“It’s certainly a generational thing. Even though the ratio of women to men golfers is still low, there are now many women golfers and also many organizations that focus on them,” she says. “It’s also an economic thing. Women hold 51 percent of the purse strings in the country so it’s good business for women to be amenable to women golfing.”
While the women of the golf networks enjoy golfing together, they also simply enjoy each other’s company, often outside of the golf course.
The golf-season ends in September. Every month between September and March, EWGA members get together, rotating at each other’s homes.
“That creates a friendship and takes you beyond the golf course,” says Donovan. Pauly agrees.
“I’d never have met these women without The Fairway Network. And yes, we have golf in common, but we find we have other things in common as well,” she says. Your life is so much richer when you diversify your friendship base.”
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For those looking to get closer to nature, boating might be a good way to do it.
“The part that’s really wonderful is you’re not looking at nature, you’re in it,” said Brian Lewis, owner of TheKayakers.com.
The website is a gathering place for local kayakers to talk, post pictures, give trip reports, ask questions, get advice, post an upcoming paddle, ask about gear or sell it, notify other paddlers about a training session, look for an instructor and more.
Lewis, an ACA-certified instructor, focuses on training people the correct way and correct maneuvers of kayaking. With proper form and technique, people can kayak longer, he said. Members of TheKayakers.com community generally focus on the Fox River above the Aurora Dam, and various small lakes in the Kane county area.
“In our area, we have the Fox (River), which has tons of different scenic views,” Lewis said. “The nature and wildlife is abundant.”
Kayaking along the Fox River is interesting, Lewis said, because all the sections of the
river look different. He added that there is more wildlife than people realize, using the growth in the eagle population as an example. Blue Herons are also prevalent in the area.
“The stuff right around Aurora is great because you start in a city-area and you get into nature really quickly,” Lewis said. “For being in a large metropolitan area, there’s a lot of wildlife here. It’s cool.”
Kayaking is a fast-growing, addictive sport, according to Lewis, who added the early part of the season is better for kayaking because water levels are higher.
He added there is a large social aspect to kayaking as well. People of all ages and skill levels like to get out on the water and learn from each other. Lewis said if you post on social media with a time and place you’re putting a boat in the water, people are bound to show up.
With people of all skill levels showing up for trips, you’re bound to learn a thing or two. Plus, kayaking is a full-body workout.
“There’s a lot of places for stopping along the
river where you can get out and do things,” Lewis said. “… A lot of people we bring out have never been that near wildlife. In a kayak, you get a lot closer because it’s quiet.”
Lewis offers private and group lessons several days a week. The sessions consist of instruction, as well as time on the river, enjoying it. Visit TheKayakers.com for more information.
“I really stress that people take lessons and learn about the various boats before they buy a boat,” Lewis said.
St. Charles offers several options for getting out on the water, as well. St. Charles Paddlewheel Riverboats offers a way to cruise the scenic Fox River. Cruises launch from Pottawatomie Park. The trips are 50 to 60 minutes long and are narrated with popular area information and history.
“We have a nice ride up the river,” said Barbara Anderson, co-owner of Anderson Enterprises, which operates the boats. “They get some nice scenery along the way. It’s something different and, even if it’s a short ride, it’s a nice, pleasant, relaxing ride.”
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The St. Charles Park District also offers canoe and peddleboat rentals from Pottawatomie Park. Rentals are available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $15 an hour. They can then boat along the Fox River.
The park district also offers canoe launches at Mount Saint Mary Park and Ferson Creek Park. A public boat launch for motorboats and jet skis is available at Boy Scout Island. A daily fee or season pass is required. Fishing is available at Boy Scout Island, too.
“It gives you a different perspective on the St. Charles Community,” said Erika Young, public relations and marketing manager for the St. Charles Park District. “You’ll see nature first hand.”
In addition to getting out into nature, those on the water can also check out the Pottawatomie Golf Course from a different angle.
Young added that crew is a sport quickly growing in popularity on the river. There are two local rowing clubs that offer classes.
For more information on all the St. Charles Park District has to offer, including more information on rentals and boat launches, visit www.st-charlesparks.org.
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Decade after decade, smiles return to faces at Swedish Days, Geneva’sMidsommar Festival. And all your favorite events return too, includinglive music, carnival rides, the parade, and Sweden Väst. Kids kick offSwedish Days this year with Fair on the Square – fun events and games for kids only! And the adults have theirfun too at our new CraftBrew@402. Visit www.genevachamber.com for a complete event schedule, or call usat 866-443-6382. Fun, fun, fun, here it comes!
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Dowtown Geneva will be transformed this month into a "must stop" for affordable and local summer fun at Geneva Chamber of Commerce’s 65th Annual Swedish Days Festival. The fest will run Tuesday through Sunday, June 17-22.
Celebrating 65 years of Swedish Days, each night on Third Street will feature free nightly musical entertainment representing a decade. Starting Tuesday with the ‘50s and The Crown Vics, and closing out the week with 7th Heaven. Relive the jukebox, eight track and vinyl days when some of the top area bands come to the Swedish Days Festival, presented by Cadence Health.
Geneva’s Got Talent semifinalists and finalists will take the stage Wednesday and Saturday to vie for a chance to win $1000 first place cash prize.
Favorite fun for young visitors includes the Creation Station Art projects, Quad Power Jump and Carnival. Friday is entirely dedicated to kids with the Kids’ Day Parade and numerous other child-friendly attractions including the Dunk Tank and lawn games.
Kids of all ages will enjoy the merchant specials and great food. When hunger hits, favorite American and ethnic fare combined with traditional Swedish delicacies—meatballs, pancakes, and pastries—will be among the many tempting treats.
Craft Brew@402 debuts on the corner of S. Fourth & State streets, Thursday June 19. Enjoy lagers, ales and more under this tented event.
Sweden Väst is back, bigger and better on Saturday June 21 and Sunday June 22. It’s a block of all things Swedish; entertainment, gifts, art, food and games. Returning this year, take a step back into history at the Swedish Cottage Walk and Viking Ship Tour in Good Templar Park on Saturday and Sunday.
On Sunday, the entire family can enjoy the renowned Grand Parade, and create memories that last a lifetime.
Visit www.genevachamber.com for a full schedule of events and times or call 630-232-6060.
The ‘Granddaddy of Illinois Festivals’ Returns for 65th year
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I’m not gonna lie. Despite the fact the song, “Happy” by Pharrell has been played ad nauseam for the last six months, I still get a little giddy when it comes on the radio.I recently celebrated my 37th birthday, and in the days leading up to it, decided to do a little countdown campaign on Facebook. I started 20 days out and posted “Top 20 Things I Love About Life” each day.
It started very simply, when I could hear my son laughing his trademark belly laugh from the other room. He was probably watching one of those stupid cartoons he loves so much. I’m pretty sure they were discussing farts or poop, as those usually elicit the best guttural guffaws.
It was a sound that stopped me in my tracks and brought a grin to my face. It occurred to me that many sounds that stop me dead involve
broken glass, vomiting or trips to the emergency room. For once, it was something downright pleasurable.
It got me to thinking—these are the things I need to cherish. Amidst all the chaos and catastrophe that involves raising two young children, there’s always something to make me happy.
I’ve tried over the last several years to embrace my role as a stay-at-home mom and not become the harried housewife. Shortly after I quit my job and decided to stay home, my husband I started doing “positives” before we went to bed at night. It was a way to overcome the stress of the kids, work, money, the house and life in general and find at least one positive thing that happened that day. For a while happiness simply meant taking a shower. But it really helped put things in perspective for us.
We parlayed that same idea once the kids got older and had them tell us their favorite part of the day. Eventually, my husband and I gave up
our “positives” and combined the two nightly routines so we could share our positives as a family.
My countdown fell along these same lines, or that of a gratitude journal, and gave me a great amount of joy. It forced me to really focus on the things I love about life, and I was sharing that joy with others. For a while, I thought maybe I was bragging or being annoying. I didn’t do it to make my life seem perfect, because it is far from that. But when I focus on all the wonderful things I have, I realize I live a charmed life – one that I am thankful for despite its imperfections.
My “Top 20” were simple, and included spending time with my kids, my family, and my friends; celebrating my 10-year wedding anniversary; my job teaching group fitness classes; and running with my dog. I tried to include a picture and a short description of the significance of each one. I actually got positive feedback, not only through “likes” and comments, but also from people I would see at the store or the school who were following the countdown.
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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.”
Write This Downwith Michelle Stien
If I’ve learned anything in my 37 years on Earth, it is to be more appreciative of this life that has been given to us. It is a gift and so are the people around us.
A few days before my birthday, I had read a book to the kids about the solar system and I never realized how drastically different the other planets are from Earth. Their temperature alone is so far above or below even our most severe conditions, making it nowhere near possible to sustain life. Yet here we are, on this perfect planet, with (generally speaking) perfect conditions for life to exist. And not just exist, but thrive. I think we too often lose sight of that.
In the end, stopping and enjoying the “now” helps significantly with my state of mind especially on days like the one recently when I thought my son had chocolate on his face, until (through a comedy of errors) I realized it wasn’t chocolate. It helps get through each tempter tantrum, each load of laundry, each spill in the minivan.
This summer, some parents will be counting down the days until school starts. I will be as well, but not out of excitement to get them out of my hair, but rather to cherish the last days of having the kids home with me. This fall will be the first time both my kids are in school all day. I’m going to count each day, and make each day count.
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Summer is upon us, and
alongside the campfires and
fishing, the pool parties and
fireworks, come the bugs.
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miserable and can transmit
serious illness such as Lyme disease or West
Nile virus. Here are some tips for avoiding the
bites altogether:
The most effective insect repellent is a
chemical called DEET. Repellents containing
DEET are more effective and longer lasting
than “natural “products. Products labeled
“Deep Woods” or “Backwoods” have 23-25
percent DEET and provide about eight hours
of protection, regular products have 10-15
percent DEET resulting in about five hours
of protection and “family” products contain
about five to eight percent DEET resulting
in about two hours of protection. Products
containing less than 30 percent DEET can
be applied on children older than 2 months
of age, but not on areas of skin that can
be licked or on any cuts or scrapes. Other
repellents containing Picaridin, citronella
or eucalyptus oils have been found to be as
effective as 10 percent DEET.
Wristbands soaked in chemical repellents,
garlic or vitamins taken by mouth, or devices
that give off ultrasonic waves generally are
not effective insect repellents.
Dress your child in long pants and long-
sleeved shirts to reduce insect bites.
Mosquito netting can be placed over strollers.
Eliminate stagnant pools of water in your
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Rarely in some children, an insect bite may
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“It is unmatched in its ability to think, to communicate, and to reason. Most striking of all, it has a unique awareness of its identity and of its place in space and time. Welcome to the human brain, the cathedral of complexity.” – Peter Coveney, professor
Today, nearly 700,000 Americans are living with a primary brain tumor, one that begins in the brain. Some 69,000 more will be diagnosed this year, according to research from the National Brain Tumor Society. Even benign tumors can destroy brain cells, produce inflammation and increase pressure in the skull. With no available cure and limited treatment options, brain tumors
dramatically impact the quality of life for all those affected. But all of us have reason to hope for a better prognosis, as collaborative research, clinical trials and advanced innovations are driving the search for both treatments and cures.
There are more than 120 types of brain and central nervous system tumors. Brain and spinal cord tumors are different for everyone. They form in different areas, develop from different cell types, and may have different treatment options. Here is a brief guide to better understanding the different types of brain tumors, and their individual intricacies.
BRAIN HEALTH: Saving a ‘cathedral of complexity’
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WHAT IS A BRAIN TUMOR?A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain or central spine that can disrupt proper brain function. Doctors refer to a tumor based on where the tumor cells originated, and whether they are cancerous (malignant) or not (benign).
• Benign: The least aggressive type of brain tumor is often called a benign brain tumor. They originate from cells within or surrounding the brain, do not contain cancer cells, grow slowly, and typically have clear borders that do not spread into other tissue.
• Malignant: Malignant brain tumors contain cancer cells and often do not have clear borders. They are considered to be life threatening because they grow rapidly and invade surrounding brain tissue.
• Primary: Tumors that start in cells of the brain are called primary brain tumors. Primary brain tumors may spread to other parts of the brain or to the spine, but rarely to other organs.
• Metastatic: Metastatic or secondary brain tumors begin in another part of the body and then spread to the brain. These tumors are more common than primary brain tumors and are named by the location in which they
begin.
SYMPTOMS AND DIAGNOSISBrain tumor symptoms can vary according to tumor type and location. There are times a person may have no symptoms when their brain tumor is discovered
• Recurrent headaches• Issues with vision• Seizures• Changes in personality• Short-term memory loss• Poor coordination• Difficulty speaking or comprehending
Diagnosing a brain tumor can be a complicated process and involve a number of specialists, depending on where you live or where you seek medical attention. A brain scan, most often an MRI, is the first step. A biopsy may be necessary, so a pathologist can be brought in to help identify the brain tumor type.
For more information about specific types of tumors, ongoing research, and ways to get involved building awareness and funding, visit the National Brain Tumor Society at www.braintumor.org.
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Outdoor landscape lighting has the potential to create an inviting, comfortable setting while at the same time adding to the security of your property. If designed properly, lighting can create
a radiant scene that sets your home apart. Combining different fixtures allows you to highlight plantings, illuminate pathways and accent garden features, as well as the façade of the home.
Path lighting is a functional element of the lighting design. It directs guests to your door or through your landscape paths. Place path lights in the planting beds to perform a more aesthetic function in the landscape. When placed within plant beds, these lights expose the color and texture of the plants lost in the darkness.
“Up” lighting emphasizes trees and the architecture of the home. This adds height and depth to your surroundings. Also, use these lights to cast silhouettes on walls, or under plantings to highlight shape and to accent garden features.
If you have water in your landscape, such as a pond or waterfall, lighting offers a means to better enjoy the beauty of the water. Water features can be lit from within to reveal plants, fish, and the water’s edge, or from above to reflect light from within the landscape.
Landscape lighting increases the safety of your home by guiding you and your guests through the landscape. It also prevents your home from becoming the target of intruders. Lighting will illuminate dark corners to eliminate places to hide.
So enjoy your yard, and let it shine all season long.
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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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• Apply mulch to gardens beds after properly weeding and watering.
• Mow lawns to a height of 3” – this helps keep lawn healthy and prevents weeds.
• Water plants as needed – they need 1” of water a week, by rain or by hand.
• Boxwoods and yews should be lightly pruned after seasons new growth has come in.
• Apply weed control and fertilizers to lawn.
• Fertilize all annuals and perennials.
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When you teach a child to be kind to animals, you help pave the way to abrighter future for all living beings. Animals benefit because the next generationhas learned to treat them with respect and compassion, reducing instancesof animal cruelty. Children benefit because learning about compassion andempathy early in life builds moral character, reduces violence, and builds asense of empowerment and responsibility – resulting in a better community.Society as a whole benefits when its members are more caring towards eachother and the animals that live among us.
Anderson Animal Shelter understands both the importance of teaching ourchildren vital animal welfare issues and the role it plays in breaking the cycleof animal abuse and neglect. That’s why our Humane Education Departmentoffers so many programs where such topics as proper pet care, spaying andneutering to help with the overpopulation problem, animal safety and muchmore are addressed.
Programs Include:CRITTER CAMP
Learn about animals this summer! Campers will spend the week engaged inarts & crafts, games, and activities with an animal welfare theme. There will beplenty of hands-on time with shelter animals as well. There will be five, week-long, sessions. The cost for each session is $160.00 which includes all campsupplies, activities, and end of the week party and prizes.
BIRTHDAY BUDDY PROGRAMWant to celebrate your birthday by giving to animals? Participate in ourBirthday Buddy Program, which gives kids an opportunity to collect giftsfor shelter animals in celebration of their own birthday. All you have to do issimply send out our ‘Wish List’ with your birthday party invitations, askingyour guests to help a shelter animal by making a donation. The Birthday Boy orGirl receives an official Birthday Buddy Certificate.
ADOPT-A-CLASSROOMAttention businesses – want to help our schools? For each $35.00, tax-deductible, contribution a business makes to the Shelter to our Adopt-A-Classroom Program, an entire elementary-school class will be given copies ofKIND News, an award-winning classroom newspaper that teaches childrenkindness and respect for animals.
KIDS & KRITTERSTwo-hour interactive animal encounters for children ages nine through twelve.Participants engage in activities in an educational and fun environment. Sessionscost only $10 each. Kids & Kritters is perfect for any small group such as BoyScouts and Girl Scouts, youth groups, clubs and more.
SHELTER TOURInterested 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 tripand is a short informative walkthrough, approximately 25 minutes in length.On the other hand, having a guest speaker come in to class is great for a studentproject or as an informative tool for teachers.
If you would like more information on any of our exciting programs,please visit our website at www.andersonanimalshelter.org or contact ourDirector of Humane Education, Katie-Sue Fisher, by email at [email protected] or by phone at (847) 697-2880 ext. 51.
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Put the 'fun' back in function The Rec Room - If it brings back memories of dark wood paneling and plaid sofa cushions, you're not alone. But today's rec rooms take on a decidedly different style, while maintaining the casual and inviting atmosphere that makes this room the most popular spot in the home.
Comfort remains the key to the successful design. We see soft fabrics in the upholstery of chairs and sofas. Distressed leathers become popular choices. But beyond the coverings, depth is key. You want big thick cushions to sink into and relax.
Most rec rooms are outfitted with entertainment, both classic games and modern technology. Pool tables remain a popular choice, as do poker tables, and shuffle board tables are huge. But we are seeing more machines – slot machine games and large retro video game units. Companies have begun to produce home versions and they are very hot right now.
For the movie lover and the sports fan, a home theater area is a great option. State-of-the-art home electronics have enabled families to reap the benefits of the cinema experience in full comfort of their own homes. Maybe it's in place of the traditional rec room, but often it's an off-shoot, a separate room in what once was the basement. Either way, impressive 150-inch screens complemented by surround sound catapult your guests into a "better-than-the-cinema" experience. Choose large leather recliners with ample room for viewers to complete the experience.
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Most rec rooms are outfitted with entertainment,
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If the screen is in the main part of the rec room, you have choices: make it a focal point, highlight it and keep it on display. If that's not your taste, it can be covered with adjustable curtains or hidden behind cabinetry. Whatever your design style, there's a solution.
And speaking of style, rec rooms are the perfect opportunity to do something different than the rest of the home. A rec room almost screams for whimsy – movie posters, lighted signs, fun and funky choices that wouldn't appear anywhere else in your decor – these all are options in the rec room. You want to keep this space fun and light.
Whatever your choices, an interior designer can help you create a room that works, and perhaps even offer you solutions you'd not considered on your own. Once complete, your rec room will be the hottest spot on the block!
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Some say that time travel is not real, but one step into any of the antique shops in the area will change that idea immediately. From vintage furniture to pre-Civil War items, many antique shops are bringing back the past in tangible form.
Although technically, the word “antique” refers only to items that are 100 years old or older, most antique stores include and feature items that are vintage, classic, or simply hard to find.
No matter the definition, there is history waiting at antique stores and vendors throughout McHenry County, as they make it easier to find valuable old items without traveling the back roads on your own.
VARIOUS VENDORS
There are many different antique dealers and shops in the area, and each vendor has its
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A must-visit antique shop is Bee Attitude Antiques, which is housed in an 1886 historic mansion in Batavia, and is a haven for those who love antiques and engulfing themselves in history.
“The house was built by the early settlers here, and a lot of people come just to see the building,” says Stephanie Fania, one of the dealers at Bee Attitude Antiques. “It also makes the antiques look good. We’ve got everything set up, and people can really imagine it in their houses.”
At Bee Attitude Antiques, there are multiple dealers that share ownership, and each specializes in a different era and items. Addie and Joe Marconi, owners of the house and the duo behind the original shop, specialize in antique and European-style artwork, silver,
crystal, and have a passion for old clocks.
“It’s great we have a variety of different dealers here,” says Fania, who specializes in recycling and rescuing furniture. “We always have one of the dealers working onsite, so there’s always someone that knows about antiques here to assist guests.”
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With so many different options from so many different vendors, there’s an infinite amount of treasures to be found at antique shops and fairs. Whether you are in the market for a big-ticket item, or simply want to browse what’s available, antique stores are the perfect place to find trinkets and treasures.
“Our inventory really changes with the tides and with what is selling,” Fania says. “Right now, selling clothes and dishes—which we have plenty of—are really hard to sell.”
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But anything from 1950s kitchen stuff to Downtown Abbey-esque dresses, jewelry, and makeup vanities can be found in the rooms around the house. Not necessarily everything is antique, but rather, there are also items that are contemporary and vintage.
Another hotspot for antiques in the western suburbs is the Kane County Flea Market, which takes place the first weekend of every month at the Kane County Fairgrounds.
In its 46th year, the Kane County flea Market is revered as one of the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in the Midwest. With a daily admission of $5 (kids under 12 are free) organizers suggest starting early and staying late to see all that’s offered. The market opens Saturdays from noon until 5 and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Flea Market officials share some valuable advice for treasure hunters:
• If you are shopping for furniture, remember to measure the space it is going to fit in your home before you come. Bring a tape measure with you just in case.
• Bring a shopping buddy. Two sets of eyes to find that bargain are better than one.
• Dress with comfortable shoes and clothes and be ready for any sort of weather it is 35 miles west of Chicago so the weather at your home may not be the weather at the fairgrounds. It could be rainy, snowing, windy or just dusty.
• Bring cash to shop. Not all dealers accept credit cards or checks. Just in case you find more than you planned, you can always stop by the ATM’s on the fairgrounds
• If you see something you like… buy it then. Because it may not be there when you walk back in a few hours. Most dealers will hold it for you after you pay and we are happy to stamp your hand and let you drive in to pick up your items.
• Finally think of how you are going to fit all of your purchases in your car before you come... you may just need the U-haul.
Each time you go antiquing is a new adventure—whether a shop a market or an estate sale—you never know what they’re going to find.
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�Bee AttitudesLocated in a beautiful Victorian home on the corner of Batavia Ave. and Wilson St., eight dealers offer up treasures at the shop, so there is sure to be something for everyone. Glassware, artwork, lighting fixtures, oriental decor, jewelry, mirrors and silverware. Furniture is available in various styles, including French, Victorian, and cottage chic.
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�ReluxRepurpose your family treasures or an antique find at this unique shop, offering workshops, art classes, and local art. Hosting regular hands-on “reluxing” classes, participants learn and master the painting, waxing and distressing techniques to create magical pieces. Custom furniture painting also offered. CeCe Caldwell’s chalk & clay paint and finishes is carried at Relux. A great place for all professional artisans; DIYers; healthy individuals; parents; people with respiratory or other illnesses and those concerned about leaving the world a better place. The mineral paints have no Volatile Organic Compounds, are non-toxic and have no odor.
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Surrounded by the laughter of little ones running through a sprinkler, and the drops of sunlight making rainbows in the mist, is the aroma of barbecue. Glowing
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Barbecue aficionado Robert Dempsey, president of Fay’s Pork Chop Bar-B-Que, knows a thing or two about grilling. Fay’s has been a family business for 53 years and takes it pretty seriously, producing 50, 100, 500 or 1,000 meals at a given event. Catering to charity fundraisers and the regulars at suburban festivals and fairs for decades, Fay’s is a committed charcoal enthusiast, the choice for the company’s famous pork chops since the business began.
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Another common dilemma at the grill – to sauce, or not to sauce? Dempsey says he prefers a spice rub, and indeed the Fay’s flavor has become almost legendary across Illinois.
“We grill primarily pork chops and quarters of chicken - using only a powdered spice rub which we apply in batches of 35 in a tumbling drum to ‘massage’ it in. It then sits until we need it.”
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“If grill is too hot, or meat is not turned soon enough, the meat will dry out and be hard to eat,” he advises.
Dempsey weighed in on grilling vegetables, “The only vegies we grill are as kabobs. I drill a small hole in carrots and potatoes if they keep splitting.”
Now that your main course is cooking, it’s time to get started on the sides, and nothing meets with meat like kabobs. A fun way to cook many bite-sized pieces of vegetables all at once, a kabob allows you to skewer nearly anything you want: pineapple, onion, bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and squash are some examples. They can be marinated and grilled just like meats.
Off the kabob, potatoes and green beans can be wrapped in tin foil packets with butter and herbs and set on the grill beside the meat. The seasonings will saturate the veggies and it will be a delicious side to more traditional grilled foods,” he says.
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“She’s just a good hearted person,” says friend Ellen Gibson of St. Charles. “She is really a smart, kind and caring person.”
On any given day Cortes Benjamin wears many different hats. In the elementary school setting, she works with parents and students, and those seeking evaluations for the preschool and early childhood programs. She also is part of a crisis management team for the district; training and planning for a variety of circumstances. Her work in this area has been recognized throughout the country and she has provided lectures and even helped other school districts create their own crisis plans.
“It was a great experience being able to present at a national conference,” Cortes Benjamin says.
While she loves her role as a social worker in the education setting, she didn’t start on a path to work in schools. Her first social work role was in the emergency room at Mount Sinai Medical Center emergency room in New York City in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.
“That was all crisis intervention,” she says. “I’d wake up every morning and I couldn’t wait to get to work. “It was tough and I never knew what the day was going to bring.”
After moving to the Midwest, she found work in the hospice setting and spent several years as a social worker with the Elk Grove Police Department with crisis intervention. It was working for the police that she first learned about the program Concerns of Police Survivors, a program to support the children, grandchildren and siblings of police officers and federal agents who have been killed in the line of duty. In May, Cortes Benjamin marked her 16th year with COPS, where she has served as a lead counselor and a coordinator of the week-long event.
“It is a really intensive grief day camp,” she explained, adding how the goal is to help the children go home better equipped to handle the issues and bereavement they are facing.
Her main role is coordinating the day camps for the children and teens. The program brings together children from across the country in an opportunity for them to meet others, who like themselves, have lost a loved one often in a tragic way.
“Each year an average of 130 to 150 officers are killed in the line of duty,” Cortes Benjamin says.
In addition to her work in School District 200 and with COPS, Cortes Benjamin is a therapist with Riverview Counseling Services.
Looking back at her childhood, Cortes Benjamin says it was her mother that first instilled in her the importance of service. It was message reinforced through her years of Catholic education in the south suburbs. Cortes Benjamin says her five siblings all have found careers that allow them to serve others.
“I come from a long line of volunteer folks,” she says.
She admits her work keeps her busy, but with support from her husband, John, and her son, Colton, and her many friends, she is able to juggle work, home and life in general.
“I’m really fortunate my whole family supports me,” she says. “And I’ve got a great group of women and friends who help a lot. I couldn’t do any of the jobs or the work I do without them.”
Cortes Benjamin says she is making a special point to care for herself too. She recently began taking classes at Pure Barre in Geneva, an exercise utilizing a ballet barre. She says the class is a great stress reliever and she enjoys the exercise too.
“At first you think ‘No way can I fit another thing in my calendar,’” she says. “Now I just find a way to make time. You adjust and make it happen and life will be better for it.”
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JUNE 4 - KANE COUNTY COUGARS Bark in the Park, Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, 34W002 Cherry Lane, Geneva Bring man’s best friend to the ballpark when the Cougars take on the Clinton Lumber Kings. Will include a dog parade, the chance to run the bases, contests and more. Tickets start at $11 and $9 for the lawn; senior discounts available. For more information, visit www.kccougars.com.Admission: Starts at $9 JUNE 6 – CITY OF ST. CHARLES RIVERFEST Friday though Sunday, June 6-8, Downtown St. Charles RiverFest features a main stage with the best Chicago area musicians, the ancient sport of dragon boat racing, a 40-ton Fantasy Sand Sculpture, water ski shows, Canine Capers, Pet Boutique, carnival, petting zoo, an assortment of events. Entertainment for all ages. With free events and activities throughout the downtown in numerous venues, we truly have “Something for Everyone.” Admission and parking at all the venues is free.JUNE 7 - FINE LINE ARTS FESTIVAL Saturday, June 7, 2014: 9A.M. – 3 p.m., Fine Line Creative Arts Center 6N158 Crane Road St Charles This is a great outdoor fun day for everyone! Bring the kids! You can make your own pieces to take home that very day. Join us to experience a variety of hands-on art experiences, including: - The ancient art of Japanese Raku (pronounced rah-koo), a unique firing process - Copper etching - Wet feltingJUNE 8 - 38TH ANNUAL KANE COUNTY RAILROAD COLLECTIBLES AND MODEL TRAIN SHOW Sunday - Kane County Fairgrounds - 525 S. Randall Road St Charles One of two Annual Railroad Collectible Shows in Chicago with model trains and operating layouts. Railroad collectibles include items used by railroads such as: lanterns, china, silverware, keys, locks, timetables, train parts, maps as well as books, photography and DVDs on railroad topics. JUNE 17 THROUGH JUNE 22 – SWEDISH DAYS Tuesday – Sunday, Geneva This “Grandaddy” of Illinois festivals features a host of family-friendly activities with live musical entertainment, a carnival, Rosemaling show, Kids’ Day fun, Grand Parade and much more. For complete details, visit the website www.genevachamber.com/swedishdays.htmlJUNE 20 - INSIDE THE STUDIO: PAINTINGS STEP BY STEP Friday, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road St. Charles
One of a series of Friday evening gallery events designed to highlight The Norris’ one-man show by Nick Freeman. 6-7 p.m. Refreshments and live music; 7-8 p.m. Presentation. Free admission-donations gratefully accepted. 630-584-7200 JUNE 21 - “THE GLORIES OF SUMMER” GARDEN WALK Saturday, Various locations St. Charles, 630-584-2181 - 9a.m.-3 p.m. Six beautiful gardens and a boutique, sponsored by the Pottawatomie Garden Club of St. Charles. Proceeds support local scholarships and civic projects. pottagardenclub.orgJUNE 29 - PATRIOTIC FAVORITES AND SHOW-TUNE SING-ALONGS 4:30 p.m. Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Avenue St. Charles The Fox Valley Academy and Philharmonic will perform a free “Concert in the Park.” The program will conclude with the playing of Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes” conducted by the City of St. Charles’ Mayor Raymond Rogina. For more information visit the website or call 630-476-9072. JUNE 19 THROUGH AUGUST 14 - CONCERTS IN THE PARK Thursdays 7 p.m. - Lincoln Park W. Main Street at 4th Street (Lincoln Park) St. Charles Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an open-air concert. Food available for purchase. www.stcparks.orgTHROUGH SEPTEMBER 17 - SCULPTURE IN THE PARK Mt. St. Mary Park Route 31 at Prairie Street St. Charles Dawn to Dusk. Located along Rt. 31 at Prairie Street along the beautiful and historic downtown St. Charles. A must experience. People of all ages are welcome to enjoy this magnificent free exhibition of original and unique sculpture. Celebratory public reception 5 p.m. Friday, June 13TUESDAYS: JUNE 10 - JULY 22 AT VERO VOCE PERFORMING ARTS, 951 State Ave. Suite FSt. Charles The Vero Voce Percussion Ensemble offers a summer percussion experience for students and the opportunity gain more performance experience while getting to know other members of the Chicago are percussion community. The camp consists rehearsals once a week for seven weeks followed by concert for friends and family. Each rehearsal will be instructed by a professional percussion educator, who will guide students through proper technique and musical expression. Times of sessions will be determined as a result of piece placement. Fees $105 per piece, and students can perform in up to four pieces. Call (630) 584-0139 or email [email protected]
JUNE EVENTS In Kane County
Ever since she was a child, Hannah Elisabeth has wanted to be a makeup artist. Years and a
diploma later this 20-year-old is doing just that. As a kid, she recalls being inspired by other artists and at just 16, she was attending cosmetology school, homeschooling and working in a salon.
“I always knew I wanted to be a makeup artist and a hair stylist, so I wanted to start just as soon as I could,” she says. Licensed by the State board of Cosmetology, she received her diploma from the Regency Beauty Academy.
As an “on location” hair stylist and makeup artist, she participated in several Vogue Italia portfolio publications, a feature in Aperte Magazine, platform work with international brand Garnier Fructis for Electric Daisy Carnival Chicago 2013, and at Kane County Magazine’s Fashions on the Fox event in May.
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St. Charles native Mark Busch has been taking photographs professionally for more than 20 years. Most of his spare time is spent enjoying outdoor activities, and his passion for these two pursuits has evolved into a love for nature photography.
Busch graduated from St. Charles High School in 1986 and continued his education at Southern Illinois University where he received
a bachelors degree in photography. While at SIU Busch spent many hours enjoying the scenery and outdoor activities offered by the Shawnee National Forest which covers much of the southern tip of Illinois. This is where his true love of outdoor photography grew. After graduation Busch landed his first professional photography job at Press-Republican Newspapers which published the St. Charles, Geneva, and Batavia Republicans. He currently
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Two very special events are coming up thissummer.The “Golfing for Good” outing anddinner event will be held in partnership with theSt. Charles Kiwanis at the Royal Fox CountryClub on June 2.This event has both golfingdaytime events and a whole line-up of evening
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Prior to 1997, there was no homeless shelterin St. Charles, Illinois. The city had “hiddenhomeless”who slept in their cars or other placesnot meant for human habitation. Through theperseverance of caring people in the community,the veil on homelessness was lifted and a smallshelter called Lazarus House took root. As wordspread,more and more homeless people foundsafe refuge at the shelter. This past fiscal yearalone, Lazarus House served 301 people throughits shelter services and 98 people through itsOutreach program.
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