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MARCH 2016

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How to create an outdoor Shangri-La

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14 HOBBY ROOMS Trends in spare-room transformations

18 A LIVING LANDSCAPE Gardens can age gracefully with the home

20 DOORS OF KANE COUNTY A photography tribute to the “Doors of Dublin”

22 PRESERVING THE PAST Historic homes help tell the story of a bygone era

26 OUTDOORS OASIS Create your very own backyard Shangri-La

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It’s no wonder why so much time and energy goes into making a house a home.

A home is a place of surrender. Its empty spaces are filled with memories and objects of affection. Its walls keep the tiny world we’ve created for ourselves intact. And it’s one of the few places where we allow ourselves to just be.

In this month’s homes edition, cover girl Selena Nichols - an outdoorsy, mother of three and major proponent of DIY projects - has created a wooded oasis to share with her family … AND the rest of the world. In “Treehouse sanctuary,” Nichols shares why she and her husband, Dan, decided to turn their rustic abode into a homestay listing on Airbnb.

Spring is a time of renewal. In “Outdoor Oasis,” discover how to change things up by turning your backyard into an outdoor Eden. Wine cellars, libraries and basement bars are just a few of the creative ways people are utilizing extra space. For the latest trends in spare-room transformation, check out “Hobby Rooms.”

For seekers of entertainment, we’ve got the scoop on the Geneva Film Festival. Moviegoers and film buffs, alike, will converge in Kane County this month to take in some of the best independent films from around the world.

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day – and in the same vein of the “Doors of Dublin” photo feature – we’ve scoured the area for the most unique, colorful and intriguing doors scattered across the Tri-Cities.

It’s difficult to engage in St. Patrick’s Day revelry without the help of a traditional Irish pub. Well, McNally’s is back! Find out what’s in store for the St. Charles eatery and where else to enjoy some seasonal shenanigans.

Cheers! Or, as the Irish say, “Sláinte!”

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“Beautiful forest views in this truly one-of-a-kind home” is how a Geneva couple describe their “Unique Treehouse” listing on Airbnb.

The residence of Selena and Dan Nichols is one of more than two million listings found on the Airbnb website, which enables people from all over the world to list, find and rent lodging.

Since 2008, the San-Francisco-based, home-sharing empire has accumulated listings in 190 countries and 34,000 cities – including Geneva, St. Charles and Batavia. Airbnb chiefly consists of shared- and private-room rentals, as well as renting an entire home, but attracts visitors with its array of distinctive dwellings, from yurts, teepees and safari tents to tiny houses, campervans and airstream trailers.

“The concept of staying in other people’s places, [Airbnb wants] it to be unique; they want it to be an intimate experience with locals,” says Selena, whose four-bedroom “treehouse” seems to fit the bill based on occupancy rates and reviews.

Selena, Dan and their three children moved from Chicago to Geneva two years ago, when they decided it was time to trade the concrete jungle for a tranquil place amongst the trees. The home’s close proximity to downtown Geneva and the Fox River contributes to its rental potential. Since opening their rustic abode to the world seven months ago, the Nichols have racked up the highest possible rating – five stars – from their eight renters, and were displaced by guests for six consecutive weekends last year.

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“It inspires us to travel more,” says Dan in regard to having to vacate his home for Airbnb guests. “It puts a couple of bucks in our pocket to pay for where we’re going and that works out. And we’re paying for this house every month, and it’s nice to get a little of that back.”

The Nichols call their rustic abode a “treehouse” because it was constructed around a series of 42-foot-tall, treated telephone poles, eliminating the need for a concrete foundation. A two-story wall of windows overlooks a sea of trees, which gives the home the illusion of being up in one itself.

“We often say that we have living wallpaper, because we’re so tied to the outdoors here,” says Dan. “The wallpaper changes with the seasons.”

The home was originally built by architect Ed Duffy in 1979. Environmentalist Ralph Green and his wife, Lucille, designed the home to

not only embrace the beauty of its natural surroundings, but to be noninvasive to the environment.

Over time, the Nichols have made interior upgrades to the home – such as a Moroccan-tiled master bathroom fit with a “cowboy tub” – but have kept the integrity of the space intact, including the home’s interior beams and woodwork, which were salvaged from a century-old printing plant in Chicago. Skilled in carpentry, Selena has injected rustic details into and around the house, from handmade wooden frames to a heated tiny house that she built in the backyard in just over a month.

“We like our house; we think it’s such a unique thing, and I’m glad that other people get to share it,” Dan says. “We’ve enjoyed [Airbnb]. It has exceeded my expectations with the quality of people that have stayed here.”

Regardless of the Nichols’ positive experiences with Airbnb, they’ve received occasional

“We often say that we have living wallpaper, because we’re so tied to the outdoors here. The wallpaper changes with the seasons.”

– Dan Nichols, homeowner

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Geneva and Fox River• Use of kayaks and canoe• Outdoor fire pit and large deck• Zip line• Garage bar and pingpong table• Lofted master bedroom• TV and game room• Use of vintage bicycles• Fishing poles

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“I think it takes a certain kind of person to be into Airbnb,” Selena says. “I think the same kind of people that are willing to put their unique home on Airbnb are the same kind of people that will stay in a home and appreciate the little details that we put into it.”

Dan agreed.

“In general, I think people are pretty good. They’re not here to steal my stuff or break my things,” he says. “They’re here because they want what we’re providing – a nice place to stay and a memorable weekend and experience. We’re down with that. That’s what we look for when we travel.”

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HOBBY ROOMS

If you can dream up a project for your home, there is someone out there who can make it happen.

Nowadays, people aren’t always turning their spare bedroom into a guest bedroom, or using their finished basement as a second living room. Instead, they are getting a little more creative, with the help of area contractors, remodeling experts, designers and decorators.

Ken Bernard, partner with SeBern Custom Homes, 36W995 Red Gate Road, St. Charles, says he has noticed people are buying older homes, because they are priced better, and calling SeBern Custom Homes in to remodel and update the home.

People also like to make the best use of their space, and one of the ways they are doing that is eliminating the formal living room. Instead, that room is being turned into a study or a playroom for the kids, Bernard says.

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Basements are taking on a life of their own, too. Bernard says home gyms, bars, wine cellars, game rooms, large family rooms and general entertaining space are really taking over basements.

“We call it a lower level because people are finishing them to such a higher level now,” he says.

One of SeBern’s current projects is a lower level remodel, which includes a kitchenette/bar area on one end, a family room area and a walk-up bar around the outer area of the family room. Clients also are looking to keep an open layout for entertaining purposes.

Bernard says that one of the great things about lower level remodeling is that, depending on the client, it can be done in a kid-friendly manner or in a more adult-centric manner by bringing the night-out-on-the-town atmosphere into the home.

“We’re doing a lot more lighting,” Bernard says, adding LED strip lights that can change color are particularly interesting and can be installed above bars, in soffits or even behind crown molding.

Wine cellars also have landed on more wish lists lately but, Bernard says, these aren’t the wine cellars of before. Stainless steel

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Aurora-based VARA Design can attest to the popularity of wine cellars, as well. Wine cellars have become somewhat of a specialty for VARA. In fact, Megan Paul, chief creative officer, is a certified sommelier.

“We are getting a lot of people for above-grade wine cellars,” Paul says. “We’re seeing a lot of people doing them as focal points in their living space.”

Paul thinks people are seeking out these types of projects for myriad reasons.

“People are collectors,” Paul says. “They’re prized collections, and people are proud of them.”

In basements, Paul says that in addition to seeking a wine cellar, clients also are seeking tasting rooms to go along with it. VARA Design is currently working on a project that uses a tasting room as an extension of the client’s entertaining space.

“It’s all custom built, so – typically – they are hiring someone like us to design that,” she says.

With her experience, Paul always suggests clients use temperature- and humidity-controlled wine cellars. Materials can be customized to each client’s style. VARA Design did a custom wine cellar that used welded horseshoes to hold the bottles. The goal is to create a beautiful and functional wine cellar, she says.

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As a home ages, so does its landscape. Many times, when a home is over-landscaped, it’s because a homeowner is trying to sell it, a home is being

dressed up as a model or because the previous – or current – owner is a plant hoarder. (You know who you are.) Some homes sit vacant for a long time and their landscapes get neglected. A cluttered, tired, overgrown or neglected landscape is often easy to fix and doing so makes a world of difference.

OVERCROWDED AREA In an overcrowded landscape, too many plants were used to achieve that “finished” look and, while it looked good for a few years, now it looks overgrown and messy. I’ve seen some homes where the homeowner can’t even use the front door because the landscape has taken over.

First, consider removing the oldest, overgrown plants. Sometimes “thinning the herd” helps open up an area. Don’t be afraid to tear into the landscape. If you don’t like certain plants or the garden layout is nonfunctional, then there is no reason to keep it as it is. If you can’t remove certain plants without removing all – or most – of them, don’t despair; this creates an opportunity to make the landscape yours, and it also will allow you to properly install new plants so that the problem won’t persist. If you need suggestions for the proper plant for a specific spot, ask an expert at a nursery or a garden center for a few options. If you need to start over completely, or if you feel overwhelmed, try a landscape design.

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NEGLECTED GARDEN A neglected landscape often can be neatened up with a weekend of weeding, pruning and clean up. If a landscape was neglected for a significant amount of time, some plants may need to be removed if they are no longer healthy or aesthetically pleasing after being pruned. When plants are pruned rigorously for years and then left alone, they often take on strange shapes. If you can’t lightly prune them again to get them back into shape, it’s best to remove the plant and either replant the same plant again or try something different. Other landscape maintenance options include tidying up the edges of the lawn, patching dead spots, power washing the walkway and driveway, and adding a layer of mulch to make a landscape look fresh again.

DISJOINTED LANDSCAPE If a home has undergone landscaping by several previous homeowners, then it often will look disjointed and require a lot of maintenance. When dealing with landscapes, always remember that less is more.

First, try to remove the most glaring offenders, followed by any undesirable plants. It’s OK to remove plants that aren’t dead. Don’t feel bad about ripping out a living thing; it happens all of the time and once that giant Juniper is yanked out of the ground, everything will seem more congealed.

When adding new plants, pay close attention to the mature size of the new ones so that they don’t interfere with the old. To avoid having a busy – or mismatching – landscape, try to repeat the same plants that already exist in the garden. While sometimes it’s difficult to match types of boxwoods, yews or other evergreens, usually it’s easier to match deciduous shrubs – such as lilac, weigela and spirea – with other plants.

There is no reason that a landscape can’t age gracefully with a home. A few simple changes can keep a home looking great for many years to come.


DOORS OF KANE COUNTY

By KARA SILVA Photos by Carol Manderfield and Kara Silva

In Ireland, Dublin is known for the array of colorful doors that dot the city and accentuate

its Georgian architecture. In this month’s homes edition (and in honor of St. Patrick’s Day), we’ve decided to pay tribute to the

“Doors of Dublin” by compiling a collection of colorful, unique and eye-catching doorways

that reflect the culture of Kane County.

A door is a portal into the home and the lives of those who live inside.

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Preserving the pastHISTORIC HOMES HELP TELL THE STORY OF A BYGONE ERA

By ELIZABETH HARMON

¢ BEITH HOUSE 8 INDIANA STREET ST. CHARLES

Located on along the Fox River in St. Charles, the simple two-story house was home to Scottish immigrant William Beith and his family from 1850 to 1860. A stonemason and prominent builder in the area, Beith used limestone quarried nearby to build the Greek Revival style home.

Greek Revival architecture was popular in the early to mid-1800s and is characterized by low-pitched rooms, decorative trim around the roofline and tall, narrow windows

and doors. The Beith House’s front gable with adjacent wing configuration is not commonly seen in the Midwest, according to The Field Guide of American Homes.

The Beith House also has the distinction of being one of the area’s least-altered early homes.

“No one who bought it was extremely wealthy, so it’s remained a great example of a middle class in-town home,” says Safanda.

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The older homes that dot the area offer a look into Kane County’s history.

The Fabyan Villa in Geneva and the Beith House in St. Charles have both earned spots on the National Register of Historic Places, which is an official list of sites deemed worthy of preservation by the National Park Service.

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Restoration began in 1980, and the home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

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As the founder of Riverbank Acoustical Laboratory in Geneva, Fabyan was a pioneer in the field of cryptology and helped decode enemy communication during World War I.

The couple lived in the home until their deaths, and – in the early 1940s – it was deeded to Kane County Forest Preserve District.

“In 1974, the Geneva Garden Club started restoring the garden and by the 1980s, the Friends of Fabyan had gotten involved,” says Elizabeth Safanda, executive director of Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley. The Villa was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, and is open to the public as the Fabyan Villa Museum.

“[The museum] tells the story, not only of Frank Lloyd Wright, but also of Nelle and George Fabyan, their estate and riverbank,” says Safanda. “There are many exhibits and artifacts, and the coding stuff [from World War I] is fascinating.”

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¢ GETTING STARTED With a plethora of available options for creating an idyllic outdoor space, getting started can be overwhelming. County Wide Landscaping in Elburn offers free consultations and Aquascape in St. Charles has a showroom chock-full of options and a staff ready to assist.

Aquascape offers ecosystem ponds, pondless waterfalls, decorative fountain-scapes, rainwater harvesting systems and water gardening, and they also work with landscape and backyard renovation companies to help complete a project.

Aquascape has showrooms and project showcases open all year, but they also will have a display at the Chicago Flower and Garden Show from Saturday, March 12, through Sunday, March 20, at Navy Pier in Chicago.

“This year’s Garden Show will have more manageable and affordable displays, including all different kinds of water features in a common backyard setting,” Gronwick says.

County Wide Landscaping does water features as well, but they also specialize in large-scale hardscaping projects. Hardscaping consists of nonliving or man-made fixtures in an outdoor area, and includes features like kitchens, fireplaces, gazebos and other patio spaces.

“My favorite part about my job is designing,” says Brian Larsen, owner of County Wide Landscaping. “I do everything in 3-D, and I love to see people’s faces when they see how much it transforms their whole backyard.”

¢ DESIGN OPTIONS Whether your backyard budget allows you to decorate with a few lawn ornaments or build an in-ground pool, many local businesses can work with you to create a water feature or backyard relaxation destination.

“Even after working 8 to 9 hours a day designing and working with ponds, I love going home to my own pond,” Gronwick says. “It’s so peaceful to enjoy a cocktail or a cup of coffee and watch my koi swim around. It’s fascinating watching their lifestyle.”

Gronwick, who was retired at the time, decided to get into the water feature business after he realized what his pond had done for him.

“When people that don’t have a pond come to my yard, they’re in awe of what can be done with waterscaping,” Gronwick says. “There’s a lifestyle and peacefulness when you’re there – it’s like your own backyard oasis.”

Forget about that fancy vacation or those luxurious spa services, because – with the help of local landscapers, hardscapers and pond experts – it’s possible to have

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From fountains and ponds to outdoor barbecue and fire pits, there are so many ways to transform your yard into something unique and fun for the entire family.

“People used to spend all this money going on vacation, but now they can get their own vacation in their yard,” says Gary Gronwick, consultant at Aquascape Designs in St. Charles. “You can wake up in the morning, enjoy a cup of coffee with your feet in the water and the koi nibbling on your toes.”

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“Outdoor kitchens are really popular right now,” Larsen says. “People love going to lake houses and entertaining, but now they can entertain at their own home.”

In addition to landscape and hardscape design, County Wide Landscaping also specializes in outdoor speakers, movie screens, grills and pools.

“It’s nice to stay home and grill out on the weekends, and kids love being outside while parents like entertaining in their own backyard,” Larsen says. “Not only that, but it also increases resale value of the home.”

At Aquascape, decorative water features start around $4,500, and small ponds start around $6,000, and go up from there.

“There’s really no limit to what we can do,” Gronwick says. “We can build acre ponds, small ponds, ponds with goldfish or even pondless waterfalls that are low-maintenance – just to get the sound that generates from waterfalls. You can create whatever you want depending on the yard and the scope of what you want to accomplish.”

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Amber Walker has been working with animals since she was given her first pet as a child.

Walker couldn’t have a dog or cat due to family members with pet allergies, but – when she was in fifth grade – her parents gave her a black, lop-eared rabbit that she named Shadow. She cared for the rabbit dearly, and her father built it an exercise area to help it stay healthy. Shadow lived to be 14 years old – far longer than average for a domestic rabbit – which Walker attributes to the care and exercise it received daily.

Growing up in Florida, Walker says she always dreamed of becoming a dolphin trainer or a marine biologist, but her mother encouraged her to think broader and study zoology.

“It couldn’t have been a better decision because I was able to work with far more than marine mammals,” says Walker, who has since worked with 172 different species of animals at various jobs, which also includes a yearlong stint as a dolphin trainer at Brookfield Zoo.

Walker also has worked at Disney’s Animal Kingdom; she spent time in Seward, Alaska, where she did rescue and rehabilitation work with marine mammals; and has volunteered at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

Today, she enjoys helping owners and their pets live in harmony. But, when she decided to create her own animal-training business six years ago, she soon learned that it wasn’t solely about teaching a dog new tricks. She had to learn how to teach pet owners, too.

“I know how to train animals, but the owners – they, too, have to be educated to work with their animals. It requires teaching them about management. Educating through management will help fix or alter the pet’s behavior,” says Walker, who supplemented her animal-training experience with classes that taught her how to educate pet owners.

Through Animal Intuitions, LLC – the business that Walker operates out of her Batavia home – Walker says she focuses on puppies because,

without a good base of training, adult dogs will end up with – what pet owners consider – unwanted problems.

“I think we should educate and train [dogs] when they are young so we can have great dogs in the community,” Walker says.

Gail Russell of Geneva is a volunteer who assists Walker with puppy classes. Russell says that Walker’s teaching methods and use

of positive reinforcement make her a great trainer. She enjoys assisting with the classes and watching the dogs and owners flourish under Walker’s guidance.

“Amber is really good about problem solving,” Russell says. “She’s got such a wealth of knowledge. I’m in awe about how much I learn from her.”

While most of her pet clients are dogs, she also has worked with several other species of domesticated animals, including parrots, guinea pigs and even a Juliana pig.

Beyond training, Walker enjoys educating the public on conservation matters. She has

worked on fundraising programs for the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund and also tries to support the Midwest Labrador Retriever Rescue, as well as local animal shelters and wildlife centers.

Though she misses the warmer winters months in Florida, Walker says that she loves the area and is happy to have her children grow up in Batavia.

“My kids will grow up with the same passion, and same understanding of nature, and – hopefully – the same love of animals,” Walker says.

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County’s nonprofits would not survive. Take time to get toknow the services available right here in Kane County. Maybesomeone you know needs support. Maybe you can give timeor resources to help.One great thing about Kane County is that we have so

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Jeff Hunt, Music DirectorSt. Charles Singers

The St. Charles Singers, conducted byfounder Jeffrey Hunt, is a Fox Valleynonprofit, arts organization, and one ofthe Chicago area’s premier professionalchoruses. The choir began in 1984 as a12 voice ensemble, The Mostly MadrigalSingers. Thirty two years later and knownnow as St. Charles Singers, the choir typicallypresents 32 singers who perform a capellaand classic choral compositions. The choir isoften lauded for its uniquely beautiful blendof voices. The St. Charles Singers enjoy andembrace their role as musical ambassadors ofthe Fox Valley region of Illinois.

In April St. Charles Singers will conclude its2015-16 season with “Choral Eclectic”a boldperformance during which the choir willtraverse seven centuries of song. Two concertperformances are scheduled:

Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Grace LutheranChurch, River Forest, Ill.; and 3 p.m. Sunday,

April 17, at Baker Memorial United MethodistChurch, St. Charles, Ill.

A concert highlight will be Thomas Tallis’srarely heard English Renaissance motetSpem in alium (Hope in any other) with 40individual vocal parts. The late-16th-centurysacred work expresses hope and trust in God.The full ensemble, divided into mixed-voice“solo choirs,”will encircle the audience for asurround-sound experience. Hunt says Tallis’sscore yields a lively musical give-and-takebetween the solo choirs. It also demandsa high level of vocal artistry from all of thechoristers because each has a solo role.

The earliest composer on the programis Josquin des Prez (1450-1521), aninternational musical celebrity ofRenaissance Europe. The St. Charles Singerswill offer his four-part French song ofromantic love, “Mille Regretz” (A ThousandRegrets), which became a hit in its time.

Concertgoers will also hear Orlande deLassus’s “Musica Dei donum optimi”(Music

is a gift from God), his heartfelt, maturework of thanksgiving for a long life in music;Claudio Monteverdi’s passionately romanticItalian madrigal “Si ch’io vorrei morire” (Yes, Iwould like to die); Antonio Lotti’s “Crucifixus8,”an eight-part motet based on text fromthe Mass; J. S. Bach’s “Dona nobis pacem”(Give us peace) from his monumental Massin B Minor; and much more. The additionalsignificant and colorful works that completethe program are listed on the choir’s website, www.stcharlessingers.com

A concluding set of twenty-first centurychoral works will include Craig HellaJohnson’s vibrant arrangement of pop singerCarly Simon’s award-winning song “Let theRiver Run,” in which the St. Charles Singerswill be joined by young choristers from itsSING! training program.

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Christy was diagnosed with colon cancer when she was 41 years old. As a Korean-American, she had a very low

risk and, given her age, healthy diet and active lifestyle, her diagnosis was unexpected. While colon cancer was considered rare for Christy, the American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 140,000 cases of colorectal cancer occur each year.

Colorectal cancer, which includes both colon cancers and rectal cancers, is the third most common cancer in both men and women – outside of skin cancers – and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. However, when it’s caught early, the cancer is one of the most curable.

Treatment depends on overall health, the extent of the disease and tolerance for various therapies. In addition to surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy and palliative medicine can all be part of a successful

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Push for pulses The 68th session of the General Assembly of United Nations declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses, which are a source of plant-based proteins and amino acids. Pulses include dry peas, beans, chickpeas, and lentils. Along with traditional cooking and serving methods

associated with these foods, such as soups and hummus, there is more

experimentation with their flours as higher-fiber, higher-protein alternatives to traditional breads and baked goods.

“The jump-in, gluten-free eating created the need for other sources

of nutrition,” says Andrea Klouda, founder and owner of Nutrition for Life in Aurora. “Gluten-free substitutes, such as corn and rice, are not nutrient dense. Beans are a jackpot of good nutrition, carb and fiber, and protein. People who aren’t gluten-free, are eating these beans.”

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Fat really is back Good fats – the unsaturated kind found in olive oil, fatty fish (like salmon), olives, nuts and seeds continue to be an important part of any diet.

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Full fat dairy is making a comeback.

“Consumption of whole-milk dairy products is on the rise as part of a whole, natural and real trend. And there’s a growing understanding that milk fat isn’t bad for you and may actually be good for you,” says Gregory Miller, president of the Dairy Research Institute.

Organic milk is a clean source of food, says Klouda.

“You have to take this research in perspective,” says Klouda, adding that ingesting saturated fat is OK for those who already have a healthy lifestyle, but to always choose clean, “good saturated fat, such as organic grass-fed beef.”

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Voted “Best Beef” by the Kane County Chronicle for three years, the family-owned and operated restaurant is a quick-service eatery featuring high-quality ingredients. Beef Shack specializes in Italian Beef with a choice of melted mozzarella, sweet or hot peppers and garlic spread. The eatery also serves fresh cut French fries, salads, hot dogs and cheeseburgers.

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The family-friendly eatery opened in downtown St. Charles last year and offers fresh, home-style fare for breakfast and lunch. The restaurant serves Kona Coffee, Bloody Marys, craft cocktails, wine and craft beer, as well as hearty, signature dishes like Corned Beef Hash and Sweet Potatoes with eggs, Waffle Biscuits and Gravy, and Chicken Chorizo Enchiladas.

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The Irish pub will provide a festive dining and drinking experience. Fire pits and a full-service bar decorate a large, wrap-around patio. Start with Guinness Beer Cheese and Pretzels, Scotch Eggs or Shamrock Wings, before enjoying an Irish entrée, such as Shepherd’s Pie, Corned Beef and Cabbage or Claddagh’s award-winning Fish and Chips.

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As a nod to Geneva’s Scandinavia roots, Stockholm’s offers dining and drinking in a tavern-like setting. The full-service restaurant and microbrewery located in downtown Geneva offers pub grub and Italian fare. Each month, the eatery hosts four-course beer dinners, pairing Stockholm’s handcrafted brews with menu items like the Mixed Mushroom Encrusted Pork Chop and the Banana Caramel Egg Roll.

¢TRIBELLA GRILL 1900 MILL STREET | BATAVIA

The urban, Italian-American bistro specializes in pastas and steaks. Start with an order of Prince Edward Island Mussels, enjoy Veal Piccata or Ravioli Florentine in a Champagne cream sauce, and end with an order of Tiramisu. Hardwood floors, white-linen dressed tables, leather upholstered booths and Venetian walls create an inviting atmosphere.

¢PAISANO’S PIZZA & GRILL 106 N. MAIN STREET | ELBURN

Specializing in homemade and made-to-order cuisine, Paisano’s menu includes pizza, pastas, calzones, sandwiches, burgers, brats and desserts. As part of its Pies of the Month, the restaurant features three recipes, like Apple, Chocolate Éclair and Chocolate Peanut Butter (previous offerings) that change each month.

¢SHORE LOUIE’S PIZZA 151 E. ROUTE 38 (LINCOLN HIGHWAY), SUITE H | ELBURN

Since opening last year, Shore Louie’s has been regarded as one of the top pizza-delivery places in Elburn. Shore Louie’s offers authentic, New York-style pies with dough made fresh daily. Other menu items include salads, sandwiches, calzones, Stromboli and appetizers, like garlic knots, buffalo wings, fried calamari and mozzarella sticks.

¢SORRENTO’S RESTAURANT 50 W. 187 ROUTE 64 | MAPLE PARK

Established in 1974, Sorrento’s offers the finest in Italian American cuisine. The restaurant specializes in aged prime rib, broiled lobster tail, hickory-smoked barbecue ribs, steaks and seafood.

¢DOUBLE YOLK PANCAKE HOUSE AND RESTAURANT 1555 BUTTERFIELD ROAD, SUITE 101 AURORA

Boasting prompt service and a clean, pleasant and comfortable atmosphere, Double yolk has a large breakfast menu to tantalize the taste buds of any diner. Tiramisu pancakes, The Dutch Baby German pancake and Banana Swedish Pancakes dot the menu, as well as skillets, omelettes, eggs Benedicts, Belgian waffles and a solid variety of lunch items, like salads, burgers, wraps and sandwiches.

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A classy sports bar that’s fun for the whole family, Pub 56 specializes in high-end pub fare, smoked meats, Kobe beef burgers, homemade pizzas and craft beer. The sophisticated setting boasts 40 tap handles: five reserved for domestics and 35 reserved for craft and imported brews.

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Isacco Vitali’s decision to relocate Isacco’s Kitchen a little closer to central downtown St. Charles wasn’t made on a whim. After all, the northern Italian restaurant had built up a following during its seven-

year run on nearby Cedar Street.

The move to a newer site meant more visibility, heavier foot traffic and ample parking, says Vitali, the restaurant’s chef and owner. It also made offering lunch service for the first time a feasible option.

And its smaller, more intimate footprint – total seating capacity, including the bar, is 42 – has worked out just fine, allowing the hard-working chef and his made-from-scratch dishes to better connect with customers.

The transition began Aug. 22 when the lights went out at the original site on Cedar Street. It continued until two weeks before Christmas, and lasted “a little longer than expected due to various technical reasons,” says Vitali, who has had about 20 years of experience as a chef.

Longtime customers have remained loyal to Isacco’s Kitchen, which draws customers from nearby towns,

such as St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia and Elgin. The Italian eatery also pulls diners from a 10-mile radius – as far away as Naperville, Aurora and Wheaton.

“Consistently offering a good product is key,” says Vitali. “It’s what keeps people coming back. Everything else is important, but food is the main focus.”

Though the menu was tweaked during the move, it’s similar to the old one.

“We make bread daily, as well as most of our pasta – something that appeals to our customer base,” says the Italian-born chef who was educated in England and learned about the culinary arts in his native country. “Some recipes may occasionally change from day to day, but I basically have the same menu year-round and supplement it with seasonal specials.”

Crab and lobster tortellini in a spicy vodka sauce is one of the most popular menu items. The signature dish has remained on the restaurant’s menu from the start. Another in-demand course is braised lamb shank in a saffron risotto.

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Desserts are custom-made for Isacco’s Kitchen by an independent pastry chef who makes tiramisu, chocolate-semifreddo, ginger crème brûlée, chocolate soufflé and cannoli.

Because its food is prepared from scratch, the restaurant can accommodate those with special dietary needs, such as gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian.

“Even though the menu is small, as long as we have the ingredients, we can create new dishes,” Vitali says.

The dining room at Isacco’s Kitchen is light and airy and has a rustic, wine-bar look. Racks filled with wine bottles line two walls within the restaurant.

Fabio Casarini, Vitali’s cousin and right-hand man, says the bar offers a small selection of bottled beers, such as Italian, Belgian, domestics and a few artisanal brews. The bar is equipped to handle cocktail orders, and it’s stocked with grappa, bourbon and scotch.

The restaurant serves Italian wines predominantly, but also has a selection of varietals from California, Oregon, Washington and two recent additions from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

The restaurant offers takeout, is available for private parties, and customers can book its services for off-site catering.

For more information on Isacco’s Kitchen, visit www.isaccokitchen.com.

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THE CRAIC IS BACKMCNALLY’S OPENS IN TIME FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY

By CHRIS WALKER

An old friend is back just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.

McNally’s Traditional Irish Pub in St. Charles recently reopened. The Irish eatery closed last year, not long after Bill Stavrou purchased the restaurant and transformed it into the Valley Lodge Tavern. The Tavern shut its doors in December.

Manager Seamus “Shay” Clarke says that McNally’s has not only returned to its former glory, but is better than ever.

“We’ve restored it and we’ve also improved it,” Clarke says. “We’re absolutely delighted to be back. It’s a vindication for many of us. It should’ve always have been an Irish Pub. Trying to change it into something it wasn’t was a brave effort, of course, but McNally’s is truly an Irish Pub.”

Clarke, who is from Dublin, Ireland, doesn’t know exactly what special events will take place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but – if celebrations from previous years are any indication – there will be plenty of reasons to stop in.

“We’re hearing a lot of good things about us coming back,” he says. “But we’re going to have to find everybody again. We’ll have to earn their trust and their business.”

Some of the former staff members are returning, and the restaurant has a new chef, Kevin Gillespie, who has worked at other local restaurants, such as The Patten House and Foxfire – both in Geneva.

“This is as authentic as you can get,” Clarke says. “If I wasn’t in this business, I would just retire. I can only do Irish. The hospitality, the food, the music, the culture, we’re the whole thing wrapped up in a bow and tied nicely.”

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WANT TO GET RICH?BLOCK OUT THE NOISE!

By Jeff Martin

The news on the world-wide stock markets hasbeen scary so far this year.Market complacency reminds meof the year 2000 – 1/22/16 –

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with a large number that has been “lost” anduse it to scare people into reading your article.I assume the number is just in the US. Thetotal value of all publicly traded stocks in theUS was $21.6 trillion on December 31, 2015,so to “erase” $1 trillion in value means the USstock market is down 4.6%. This is a relativelycommon occurrence and is not even considereda correction in the stock market.

Reading all of these headlines makes you thinkthat the stock markets are falling apart. Maybeyou should sell all of your stock holdings? Not sofast. The job of these news organizations is to getreaders, not help you accumulate wealth. If theycan scare you with the headline, there is a goodchance you will read the article.

As I write this on February 4, 2016, the USstock market was down 12.6% from its July 2015high. In stock market terms a drop of 10% ormore is a correction and a drop of 20% or moreis a bear market. From 1926 through 2015 therehave been 152 corrections. This type of drophappens more than once a year! The average an-nualized compound return over the next 5 yearsfollowing a correction has been 10.07%.

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LOCAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY SHENANIGANS¢ ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Kane County’s signature “green” event in March will be the 17th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at Sixth Street and Main Street in downtown St. Charles.

“There will be lots of bands and floats and, last year, we had a record of 18,500 people,” says Ellyn Calay, officer manager for Downtown St. Charles. “We expect another large turnout.

The parade will feature Irish dancers, Irish music, floats and performances by the St. Charles East and St. Charles North marching bands. The event also will feature a “deck out your lucky dog” contest. Those who dress up their dogs in Irish clothing can walk in the parade.

¢ PUB 222 222 W. MAIN STREET ST. CHARLES

Pub 222 will have plenty of festive offerings from Saturday, March 12, through Thursday, March 17. The pub will have a heated tent, green beer and lots of Guinness to go around. There will be a limited menu

for food, but it will include corned beef and cabbage. Pub 222 also will have live music from Mike Hayes on St. Patrick’s Day.

¢ CLADDAGH IRISH PUB 1702 COMMONS DRIVE GENEVA

Live music, entertainment and food and drink specials galore are set for Claddagh Irish Pub in Geneva. It will all begin Friday, March 11, with a Guinness flight promo sampler, featuring Guinness Blonde Ale and Guinness Nitro IPA. There will be Irish music throughout the week, including performances by Peter and Katie Whalen and Trillum, as well as a jam session with Celtic Sounds. There will be multiple appearances by Irish dancers and various promotions.

¢ BALLYDOYLE IRISH PUB 28 W. NEW YORK STREET AURORA

Ballydoyle has lots of entertainment leading up to St. Patrick’s Day and the weekend after it. Try the Harp Battered Fish and Chips, Shepherd’s Pie, Bangers and Mashed, Beef and Guinness Stew, and more. The Tooles will perform on Friday, March 11; Without U2 will take the stage Saturday,

March 12; and St. Patrick’s Day will feature a smorgasbord of entertainment, including the McNulty Irish Dancers, the Babin Brothers, Mulligan Stew, Red Rebel County and Flatfoot 56. Deacon Blues will take the stage Saturday, March 19.

¢ ST. GALL CATHOLIC CHURCH 120 W. Shannon St., Elburn In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, St. Gall’s will host the 133rd annual turkey dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13.

“During World War II, it was a difficult time and very expensive to get corned beef so they opted for turkey instead,” says Carrie Walter, director of communications for St. Gall. “It’s got a neat history. We’ve got a little book about it that’s been passed down for years … [it] shows the original press release and talks about the weather and how many we served.”

The feast will include turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, corn, green beans, cranberry sauce and more. Dinner costs $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $8 for children (11 to 15 years old), $5 for children (6 to 10 years old) and children ages 5 and younger will be admitted free of charge.

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During the ninth annual Geneva Film Festival, moviegoers and film buffs, alike, will be able to take in some of the best independent films from around the world. Screenings will take place from Thursday, March 10, through Saturday, March 12, at various locations throughout Geneva. The film festival aims to accentuate the vibrant community while showcasing rising talents in film.

“Our mission is to bring international film to the Geneva community and to give everyone a really unique experience, as well as independently produced films you won’t find anywhere else,” says Kelsey Rankin, communications chair and digital media manager.

More than 100 films, representing 20 different countries, were entered in the this year’s festival. A panel of judges pared the list down to 37 films, representing 12 countries.

“The festival also serves the role of recognizing films and filmmakers that produce exceptional work,” says Chris Bennett, promotions, social media and public relations volunteer. “We have an awards

recognition program that provides a stepping stone for quality films to rise through the festival circuit. Many films that start here go on to receive national and – sometimes – international recognition.”

After being founded in 2007, the nonprofit festival has consistently grown in size – nearly doubling in attendance each year, for the past three years.

Organizers expect this year’s festival to be bigger than in previous years.

“I think we’re going to have a great turnout,” says Scott Rolf, executive director. “The buzz that came off of last year and the attention that we’ve gotten is really great.”

A few of this year’s highly anticipated films include “Alzheimer’s: A Love Story,” “Caste a Wave” and “Mariam.”

Films fit into several main categories: narrative features, narrative shorts, documentary shorts, animated features, animated shorts and student shorts, while student features and musicals are other categories considered.

The festival will be broken up into one-and-a-half- to two-hour blocks, which may feature 10 to 12 short films or a few longer films. Each block will cost $10 to attend, and attendees can choose which blocks they want to attend based on the schedule that is listed on the Geneva Film Festival website.

“I mix up a lot of the shorts so that people can really get a taste of everything,” Rolf says. “People get a really good sense of what the festival offers.”

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In addition to submitted films, the festival also will be showing the winning films from the Emerging Cinematographer Awards, which will be the only screening in the Midwest.

Screenings will take place at four different venues in Geneva, including the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva (102 S. 2nd St.), City Hall (22 S. First St.), Playhouse 38 (524 W. State St.) and 25N Coworking (25 N. 3rd St.).

“It’s a unique experience to see films you won’t see anywhere else,” Rankin says. “Even if you’re not that interested in film, you can learn something new and get exposed to artistic filmmaking. It’s a fantastic opportunity.”

The festival also will feature a filmmakers’ roundtable from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12, when viewers can meet the filmmakers, learn about the process and ask questions through a moderator.

“One of the things about our festival is that we’ve always had a sense of community,” Rolf says. “Filmmakers mingle with the filmgoers and are always more than happy to talk about their films. Our festival is very community-based and that’s what we’re going to try to continue.”

Similar to last year, the festival will end with a wrap party at Wildwood restaurant, 477 S. 3rd St., Suite 190, in Downtown Geneva. Tickets cost $20 a person and will include hors d’oeuvres, live music and appearances from some of the filmmakers.

“The festival promotes a sense of community that you won’t find in larger venues,” Bennett says. “Geneva is a welcoming place and the festival adds to the community atmosphere.”

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The drama, “Other Desert Cities,” explores the hidden secrets that hold a family together and threaten to tear it apart. In the story, it’s Christmas Eve 2004 at the Palm Springs home of Polly and Lyman Wyeth – old-school Republicans who counted Ronald and Nancy Reagan among their close friends. They are joined by their daughter, Brooke, a liberal New York writer; son, Trip, who produces a celebrity courtroom reality show; and Polly’s sister, Silda, fresh out of rehab. The holiday begins to unravel when Brooke announces she is about to publish a memoir, dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the family’s history – a wound her parents don’t want reopened. It is rated PG-13. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Reservations are recommended. For reservations or for more information, call 630-406-8838 or visit www.albrighttheatre.com.

MAPLE SUGARING DAYS WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 12, and Sunday, March 13 WHERE: Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles

Creek Bend Nature Center will host Maple Sugaring Days, an opportunity to explore the art, science and folklore associated with the “sugar bush” or maple grove. Attendees will learn how to tap a maple tree and simmer sap over an open fire while watching as it thickens

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The Batavia Park District will host a Doggie Easter Egg Hunt at the Bark Park. Eggs will be filled with doggie treats. All dogs must be leashed during the event. Registration is requested, but registration will be accepted at the gate to the Bark Park, beginning at 11 a.m. The cost is $10 per dog. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Anderson Animal Shelter. The hunt will begin at noon. For more information, visit www.bataviaparks.org.

ARCADA THEATRE’S ’40S NIGHT WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 31 WHERE: Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles

The St. Charles History Museum will host an evening of live music and dancing. Attendees should wear their best ’40s-inspired attire and enjoy a performance by The Flat Cats. The event will include heavy appetizers and dance lessons provided by Vargo’s Dance Studio. Tickets cost $40 for members and $50 for non-members. Tickets are available for purchase at St. Charles History Museum or at www.stcmuseum.org/events. As an added benefit, members of the museum will receive an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Arcada Theatre. For more information, call Alison Costanzo at 630-584-6967.

BRIDAL SHOWCASE WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5 WHERE: Shannon Hall, 14 N. Van Buren St., Batavia

The Batavia Park District will host its inaugural bridal showcase. Approximately 40 local vendors will be available to help brides plan their big day. Vendors will include TBM Productions, Spare Wheels Transportation, Photography by Scott Pfeiffer, Service Ministries and Costco Wholesale. The first 50 brides will receive a complimentary swag bag. For information about the event, call 630-879-5235 or visit www.bataviaparks.org.


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Artist SHOWCASENICK FREEMAN | ST. CHARLESOIL ON CANVAS“Marrying the Ketchups”

Nick Freeman has been painting scenes of daily life in and around the Fox Valley for more than 30 years.

“Marrying the Ketchups” depicts a waitress finishing her chores at the end of a long shift at Corfu Restaurant in St. Charles.

“My aim is to create paintings that are engaging,” Freeman says. “Happily, in the spectrum of contemporary art, there is a growing appetite for realism.”

The painting was one of 80 pieces featured in Freeman’s 2014 solo exhibition, entitled “The Wine of Life,” at the Norris Cultural Arts Center. (A signed, limited-edition print of this oil painting is available through the Norris.)

Other local landscapes featured in Freeman’s paintings include Blue Goose Market and the Kane County Flea Market, both in St. Charles; the Fabyan Windmill in Geneva; and the Loyalty Day Parade, a springtime event in Batavia.

Freeman also has published a book, entitled “Good Old Neon Signs You’re in Chicago,” a collection of 130 photographs of the “gaudy, garish and delightful” neon signs taken in and around Chicago.

More of Freeman’s work can be seen at galleryfreeman.com.

To submit an entry to Artist Showcase, email artwork, title of piece, name and village of residence of artist, a two- to three - sentence description of the piece, short bio and artist photo to [email protected], subject head “Local Artist Submission.”

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LifeSOCIALGLITTER AND GLUE TOUR STOPS AT HOTEL BAKERNew York Times bestselling author Kelly Corrigan entertained and delighted the roughly 200 patrons who attended the Glitter and Glue benefit Jan. 30 at the historic Hotel Baker in St. Charles.

Corrigan attended the event as part of the Glitter and Glue For Good Tour – a multi-city, book-release tour for her memoir, “Glitter and Glue.” The 16-city tour aimed to raise money for her fans’ favorite charities along the way.

The benefit raised close to $50,000 for LuMind Foundation, says event organizer Nicole Gibbard, who added that the sum “will be matched by a generous donor.”

LuMind Foundation works on cognition research for individuals with down syndrome.

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“Home sweet home” is what every adoptable companion animalwants to find and experience. Last year, 2,067 dogs, cats, puppies,kittens and little critters got their wish when local families adoptedthem from Anderson Animal Shelter in South Elgin.

In fact, it was the most adoptions in Anderson’s history, nearlydoubling adoptions from 2014 and more than tripling the animalswho found homes in 2013. This year, Anderson celebrates its50th anniversary and its mission of improving the lives of pets andpeople through service, education and advocacy. Anderson is alsofocused on saving even more lives and helping more companionanimals find loving homes in 2016.What does “home sweet home” mean to the adopted animals andtheir owners? Here are two of many success stories from 2015.

Alice was abandoned at Anderson’s doorstep in 2010 when she wasonly a year old. This gentle tortoiseshell cat was adopted once butunfortunately returned to due a family member’s allergies. Alice wasalso diagnosed with diabetes that can be managed with a wet-food-only diet. A staff and volunteer favorite, 6-year-old Alice was adoredand cared for at the shelter. She waited five years to finally find herforever home in August 2015, when Adam decided to adopt her.“Alice is loving her forever home, and it’s hard to even remember atime when she wasn’t around,” said Adam. “She loves lounging onthe couch and begging for her breakfast with the loudest meow theworld has ever heard!”

When Tom and Marti were thinking about adding a dog to theirfamily, an Anderson volunteer and foster caregiver encouragedthem to visit the shelter and check out the adoptable animals on itswebsite. After meeting several dogs, they fell in love when they sawAnna (now Sadie), an 8-month-old American Red Heeler/lab mixwho had been rescued and transported from Oklahoma.

“Sadie brings so much joy and love to our house and family,” saysTom. “She is full of life, loves to run and play, and loves to cuddleon the couch. She is very intelligent and learns things quickly. Weare so happy that we chose to rescue her or, should I say, Sadiechose to rescue us. She is one of the best dogs that we have ever

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had. We highlyrecommend thateveryone lookingfor a pet shouldvisit the shelter.For some, it maymean several visitsuntil the right petadopts you.”

Tom and Martialso adoptedSadie throughthe shelter’snew Military Veterans Program, which offers qualified veterans adiscount on adoption fees.

For more information on how you can be a “home sweet home” fora homeless pet or to meet the available adoptable pets, please callor visit Anderson Animal Shelter, 1000 South LaFox, South Elgin,www.andersonanimalshelter.org, (847) 697-2880.

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