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8 Home Design— Organizing the Closet: Gettingorganized will be a top resolution for many in 2013, and cleaningout the closet often is a main priority. Professional organizersfrom Simblissity in Geneva and EncoreORGanization in EastDundee offer pointers to manage closet space effectively.

12 Artist profile: Brian DeWolf, a highly decorated photographerfrom Batavia, will showcase his work throughout January at theParamount Theatre in Aurora.

15 Wine Niche: Vince Balistreri of Niche Restaurant in Genevashares reasons why having a little wine may not be a bad thing— as long as it’s enjoyed in moderation.

16 Cover inset: Fox Valley Orthopedics in Geneva has openedOrthoFirst— the area’s first orthopedic immediate care center.Find out what that means for you!

20 How do you treat the common cold? Dr. Susan Hamadaof Sherman Physician Group and Dr. Boguslaw Bonczak ofAlgonquin Family Medicine share their expertise for stayinghealthy through cold and flu season.

23 Lowfat Recipe Of The Month:We kickstart this newthree-month series with a healthy recipe provided by Pear ofChefs in St. Charles.

24 On The Cover: A popular New Year’s resolution for manywill be to get in shape in 2013. But if traditional gymworkoutsdon’t seem appealing, what can you do? Try one of theseunconventional methods of fitness, including Xtend Barreand Piloxing at V Fusion Studio in Geneva, airobics at Epic AirTrampoline Park in South Elgin or Hoopnotica at the Geneva ParkDistrict.

28 If you had to choose the healthiest beverage available to you ina particular moment, would you choose the best or the worst?Registered dietitian Jessica Warda of Sherman Hospital andDiabetes Center and Staci Vetrovsky, vice president of Elgin’sNutrition Care Systems, provides a hierarchy of 10 drinks, andyou may be surprised what lies toward the bottom of the list.

30 Success Lives Next Door: The Riley family has been takingadvantage of family yoga time with Jackie Kold Fitness and Yogain St. Charles. There are many benefits of exercising as a family,say area health and fitness experts.

34 How important is it to stay up to date on computer technology?Elgin Community College instructor Jill Ballard says it’s essentialin today’s workforce. Representatives from ECC, WaubonseeCommunity College, the St. Charles Public Library and the AuroraPublic Library discuss various ways adults and kids can getacclimated to modern systems.

37 Write This Down: Michelle Stien, a stay-at-home mother oftwo, offers five tips for getting in the mood to exercise.

3 If you’re making the move to get into shape, you probably wantto look good doing so! Check out the latest in women’s athleticwear from Athleta.

40 What exactly are organic facials, and what benefits do they havefor your skin? Find out the answers from estheticians at GingerRoot Salon of St. Charles and Skin Care Plus in Geneva.

42 WOD:Meet Elizabeth Berrones-Rotchford, an attorney whohas donated countless hours of pro bono legal advice to thosein need. She recently was named an inaugural Kane CountyMagazine Women of Distinction award winner.

43 Social Life: Singer/songwriter Lindsay Lawler wasphotographed wearing a dress from Jane Pabon Boutique inGeneva!

44 Calendar: Now is the time to try something different or find anew hobby. Take a look at our calendar of arts and events to finda show, event or family activity that piques your interest.

47 Artist Showcase:We debut our newmonthly ArtistShowcase feature with a photograph by South Elgin residentNanette Stephens. Check back each month to view artworkcreated by a different local artist.

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Work It Out!I

like to think that I’m a jill-of-all-tradeswhen it comes to trying new sports andenjoying different hobbies. With thatsaid, there are dozens of items on mybucket list that I have yet to explore— adventure races, rock climbing, atriathlon ... and the list goes on.

Still, I have tried many different exercise andfitness classes over the years and enjoyed themimmensely. I’ve simply liked being active, and Ithank my parents for getting me involved earlyon in dance and sports.

I was a four-year, three-sport athlete inhigh school, so when I hit college and becameworried that I wouldn’t be exercising daily, Iautomatically signed up for several intramuralsports to keep myself in shape. I also hit theweight room frequently — since it was free tostudents — and I even took tap dancing as anelective class as a junior. I enjoyed it so much, Itook it again my senior year — even though Ididn’t need the credit. The combination of thoseactivities kept me in the best shape of my life.

After I graduated, however, I knew I’d haveto stay on top of my fitness because I wouldn’ta) be walking or riding my bike to class, b) havethe time to visit a gym during the middle of theday in between classes, or c) have multiple sportsleagues available at one nearby location.

So, weeks after graduation, one of my closestfriends and I enrolled in a summer tap class at anearby studio and, because we thought it wouldbe fun, we joined a hip hop dance class, too.Our egos took a little hit after we realized ourinstructor was a senior in high school, but wehave many fond memories of that summer.

In fact, I liked the hip hop class so much, Ifound a hip hop class close to home just a fewyears ago and participated in an end-of-the-yearrecital, which brought back memories of therecitals I performed in as a young girl.

Then, I found Zumba classes at my localpark district and fell in love with the rhythmsand dances that were fun and made me feel likeI wasn’t really working out at all. And a friendinvited me to play in a co-ed softball league that,while it probably provided more entertainmentthan exercise, kept me busy for a few summers.

But recently, for the first time in my adultlife, I haven’t been enrolled in any fitness classor been a member of any sports team. In fact,because my husband and I were planning tomove this past year, I let my gym membershipexpire. The lack of exercise in my life has beentaking its toll — and quite frankly, I’m sick of it.

That’s why I’ve had such a great time puttingtogether our January issue, which focuses onexercising, healthy living and healthy eating. It’sgiven me some great ideas of ways to get backinto a healthy, active lifestyle.

Our cover story takes a look at some ofthe new and/or unconventional methods ofexercising that are available in Kane County(page 24). I peeked in at an Xtend Barre classat V Fusion Studio in Geneva, taught by ownerVicky Waterman, and the upbeat ballet/yoga/Pilates workout had me wishing I had broughtworkout clothes with me. Waterman told methat the class truly does produce results, and it’sbrought her back to life. T

he stories of airobics at Epic Air in SouthElgin and Hoopnotica at the Geneva ParkDistrict sound equally appealing to me. You’llhave to be the judge for yourself.

We also are embarking on a three-monthLowfat Recipe Of The Month series in whichwe’ll showcase a different recipe by a local chefto help you on your road to healthy eating (page23).

Don’t miss our story about the hierarchyof everyday beverages in which a local healthexpert rates the best — and worst — drinksavailable today (page 28).

And, for those of you who like to look goodwhile you get all hot and sweaty, we’ve got somefashionable — and technologically savvy —winter workout outfits, complements of Athleta(page 38).

I’m looking to get back on track in 2013, andI hope that if you’re planning to do the same,you find some great ideas in the followingpages!

Blessings to you and yours!

— Stephanie N. GrimoldbyEditor

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On TheCover

SNEAKPeeKIn our February“Relationships”issue, don’t miss:Our specialWedding Section

Cute couples and their lovestories

The pros and cons of fertilityclinics

A lowfat recipe of the month

How to create a home library

... and more!

Pictured on the cover is VickyWaterman, owner of V Fusion Studioin Geneva. Waterman teaches XtendBarre, an exercise class that combinesPilates, ballet and yoga, among otherclasses. Her studio also offers Piloxing,a combination of boxing and standingPilates, Zumba and other fitnessclasses. For more unconventional waysto stay fit, see page 24.

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When You NeedSome SPACE

home & lifestyle / HoMedesign

How To Organize Your Closet

5 Regularly used items shouldbe kept at eye level, while otherbelongings can be stored higher.

I By LAUREN LYNCH I

With the ink barely dryon the long lists ofNew Year’s resolutionsthis year, Kane Countyresidents can put their

best foot forward without spending hoursshuffling through their closets in search of amatching pair of shoes.

They just have to learn how to organize.For longtime friends Donelle Duvall and

Mary Beth Wright, simplifying living spaces— and occasionally lifestyles — was a skillsetthe two women naturally had acquired whileraising their children.

Recognizing their talents and how theycould help others, the mothers launchedtheir professional organization company,Simblissity, nearly a year ago in Geneva.

“It is always easier to clean with aprofessional,” Duvall says, adding that expertsknow quick tricks to keeping closets free fromclutter.

How to startDuvall and Wright have come up with a

list of 15 closet must-do tips that includes

removing all items, donating,measuring appropriate spaces forfuture shelving and nailing pegboards to the backs of doors.

The organizers suggest thatregularly used items should be keptat eye level, while other belongingscan be stored higher. Accessoriessuch as shoes easily can be stored inclear plastic containers with a labelor photo of the hidden pairs on thefront.

Keeping a closet stylishly up todate yet easy to navigate is anotherstep both Duvall and Wrightemphasize.

Opt for wood or plastichangers, Wright says, noting thatwire hangers can sag with heavyclothing, rust if damp clothing ishung on it and cause wrinkles inpants. Color-coding garments alsoallows items to be reached quicklywhen time is limited.

For T.J. Moore, a design and salesassociate at EncoreORGanizationin East Dundee — which createscustom closets and storage solutions

— sectioning offitems based on theirseasonal uses is key toaccessibility.

“Finding thatrotation betweenseasons is important,”he says.

During his tripsfrom home to home,Moore listens tohis client’s needsand wants when itcomes to creating anorganized closet.

“My goal is todesign something that will fit in with theirlifestyle,” he says.

Continue the processA closet could be a

luxurious walk-in equippedwith a chandelier and velvetybenches. Or, keeping thingsas economical as possible bymaximizing space withoutstretching the wallet is ideal.

“We like to create aluxurious look on a beerbudget,” Wright says,laughing.

To Wright, that meansattacking do-it-yourselfprojects at every opportunityin addition to revampinga few room accents likeswitching out dome lights fornon-expensive fixtures.

Both Simblissity womenadmit that keeping a closetorganized involves a strictregimen that needs to befollowed consistently, similarto a diet, they joke in their

step-by-step closet organizing guide. Theyrecommend revisiting a closet every three tosix months, working on one closet at a timeto keep any overwhelming feelings at bay.

Moore has seen an increase in deepcleaning projects during days where thetemperature has dropped and the leaves havefallen.

“During the winter, people are inside moreand stuck with all the items they have fromthe summer, “ he says, adding that the coldseason triggers people to tackle their closetsmore than any other time.

At the end of the day, finishing a closetoffers a sense of accomplishment for Moorethat warms his heart on even the chilliest ofdays.

“I love going in and rehabbing a space andseeing the reaction of the customer.” kc

15 ways to organize itProvided by Simblissity

1. Engage a professional organizer to getyou through the process. It is always easier todo it with a professional.

2. Begin by taking EVERYTHING out.3. Donate what you don’t need — the rule

is if you have not worn it in a year, discard it!4. Measure the closet so bins properly fit on

any available shelves or floor space.5. To add space to smaller closets, nail a

pegboard on the back of a closet door. Addhooks for a variety of items to be hung suchas purses, necklaces, belts, etc.

6. Remove wire hangers (donate todrycleaner); use wood or plastic to keepclothes wrinkle-free.

7. Organize clothes by category (shirtsone rack, pants one rack), then by color if

34 Color-coding garmentsallows items to be reachedquickly when time is limited(Photos provided by EncoreORGanization)

6 Closets can be luxuriouswalk-ins or economical

spaces— it all depends onthe client.

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you like. Sweaters can be folded on shelves.Bins can be used for socks or scarves, too, iflacking drawer space.

8. Items that are regularly used should bekept at eye level, and others can be storedhigher, put in a bin or donated.

9. Shoes can go in clear, plastic bins witha label or a picture of the shoes on the front.These can be stacked to save space.

10. Belts and scarves can be kept in abasket or bin and stored at eye level.

11. Purses can be stored in a clear vinylhandbag file with pockets (available at TheContainer Store).

12. If space is at a premium, use under-the-bed storage bins for out of seasonclothing. Cold weather gear can move to ahall closet/mud room.

13. Revisit closet cleanouts every three tosix months — it is a maintenance program,like dieting.

14. Only do ONE closet reorganizationat a time — don’t overwhelm yourself.

15. Organize closets when you have a fewhours of uninterrupted time, and have anorganizer get you through the entire process.Have water and a sandwich on hand.

— www.simblissity.org

5 Organization is important in all types ofclosets, even wine closets.

6 There are good do-it-yourselfideas for organizing a closetavailable on Pinterest, says MaryBeth Wright of Simblissity. Photoprovided by Simblissity

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Looking for something fun andfree to do that’s indoors?

Check out some of Brian DeWolf ’sphotography, which is on displaythrough Jan. 31 in the visual ArtGallery, located on the second floor ofthe Grand Gallery of the ParamountTheatre, located at 23 E. Galena Blvd.in Aurora.

The collection includes piecesand large-scale banner prints shot inFrance from DeWolf ’s exhibit shownin May 2009 at Croissy sur Seine,

France, which were shot in France.More recent photos of the Fox Valleyarea also will be on display. Most ofthe pieces are available for purchase.

A Detour Along The WayDeWolf, a Batavia resident, traveled

a long, winding road before becominga photographer, but art was always inthe back of his mind.

“Photography is a form of recordinglife,” DeWolf says. “Adjusting orediting the photograph is a form ofinterpreting life. The magic happens

after the picture is taken when theartist bends and twists the informationto give the image personality.”

DeWolf ’s passion for photographycan be traced back to 1971 uponhis graduation from McKendreeUniversity in Lebanon. It was thenthat he began photographing, usinga temporary darkroom in his parents’basement in Wheaton. However,making a living took precedence, hesays. Before devoting his time solelyto photography, DeWolf worked as amanufacturer’s representative for his

home & lifestyle / ArTIST profile

I By LARA JACKSON I

A Long, Winding Road5 “State Street Flags”

6 “Lamp Posts of the Louvre”


father’s business. He then served20 years on the St. Charlespolice force and retired in 2000as a sergeant. Only then was heable to pursue his passion fulltime.

“There really is no connectionat all between police work andphotography — I wanted acomplete break,” DeWolf says.“My photography focuses onwhat is good in life. I centeron the aesthetics and liketo captivate people with thepicture.”

Always drawn to old, historicbuildings, DeWolf knew thatphotography was his callingwhen he spent three hoursimmersed in shooting picturesat the old Moline foundrybuilding on Dean Street in St.Charles and wasn’t aware howmuch time had passed.

No matter the setting,DeWolf ’s photographyexamines everyday life andcelebrates the extraordinaryof the ordinary. Photos oflocal images are prominentthroughout DeWolf ’scollections. Such images includedowntown Batavia, window

reflections of stores in historicGeneva or more peaceful,natural images such as theboathouse in Fabyan ForestPreserve in Geneva or the shoresof the Fox River.

Influenced by Ansel Adamsand inspired by architecture,DeWolf holds true to hismission statement: “Myphotography began as anexercise to produce artisticimages from the places that weremost familiar to me. People nolonger see the luster on what hasbecome dull from familiarity… I don’t shoot spontaneously.I enjoy examining details of ascene.”

Those who attend DeWolf ’sexhibit at the ParamountTheatre will get to see hisimages which, many times, takehim hours to perfect on thecomputer. DeWolf manipulatesthe color photos, creatingimages that look more like apainting than a photo.

“I’m a perfectionist, and thecomputer has helped me createmore detail and finesse to myimages — I can documentthe images and create a mood,

making it look more artistic,”says DeWolf.

Awards, NicheA member of the Professional

Photographers of America,DeWolf ’s photography hasreceived many accoladesthroughout the years.

In 2002, his piece “FoggyMorning Ride” was acceptedinto the PPA Loan Collection.Marathon Press, the publisherof the collection, describesthe collection as “the best ofthe best” of more than 8,000entries.

In June 2003, “FoggyMorning Ride” also wasfeatured as an introduction toa special advertising section forGeneva in Chicago magazine.The same piece also won theDenise Kavanagh Award at theSt. Charles Fine Art Show in2003.

As a way to develop an artistexchange between Genevaand its sister city, Croissy surSeine, DeWolf was invited tophotograph the French city in2006. This visit resulted in asolo exhibit of his work in 2009in France.

Adjustingor editingthephotographis a form ofinterpretinglife

Brian DeWolf,photographerfrom Batavia

6 “Urban Renewal”


“A woman [who used to live in Geneva]became sick while visiting in Croissy,”DeWolf says. “She was befriended ... by KarindeMarco, the woman who organizes sister cityrelationships with the city of Croissy. Theydiscovered some similarities between the twotowns — rivers, rail line, etc. — and decidedto organize citizen visits between the two citiesfor the purpose of exchanging culture anddeveloping long-term friendships. Havinghad some success photographing Geneva, St.Charles and Batavia, I was asked if I wouldlike to try photographing Croissy and nearbytowns. I never considered declining thehonor.”

DeWolf was awarded the Bronze LevelPhotographer of the Year award in 2008 whenfour out of four of his entries merited — orreceived high scores to be identified — asimpressive images in PPA’s international printcompetition. Thirteen of DeWolf ’s photoshave merited in these international printcompetitions since 2002.

Also, in 2006, about 80 of DeWolf ’sphotos were chosen for “A Toast to the 14Congressional District” event and fundraiserfor former Speaker of the House, U.S.Congressman Dennis Hastert.

“My photographs are very much a niche,and I’m extremely grateful to everyone whohas supported me throughout the years,”DeWolf says. “Things have picked up the pastfew years — it’s unbelievable.”

“I hope my photos create a relaxing,beautiful, calming and enjoyable effect uponthe viewer,” he continues. “Also, the imageson display at the Paramount will grab yourattention – there’s a lot of big splashes ofcolor.”

Viewers of DeWolf ’s exhibit at theParamount will be treated to a plethoraof images, from familiar images to Frenchlandscapes and cityscapes that evoke thecustoms and personality of the country andthe town.

For more information about the exhibit,contact Melissa Mercado at [email protected] or call 630-408-9926. kc

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Salud!Is wine healthy?

This has been an ongoing debate for as longas I can remember.

If you watch the news, it pops up everyother month as a short little segment sayingthis doctor did a study that shows wine helpsfight cancer. Another says wine help fightsheart disease; another shows a picture of a100-year-old woman having a glass of winesaying she has had a glass a day since she was12.

I have spent the last couple of monthstrying to find the truth to these questions. Forthe most part, there is some truth that winecan be good for you.

But what not everyone mentions is that itcan be bad if abused.

Wine has many antioxidants, but the bodydoes not use all of them. These antioxidantscome mostly from the skin of the grape,which for the most part is thrown awayafter the wine making process. A lot of theseantioxidants are believed to fight cancer.

Unfortunately, a lot of these cancer studieswith humans are in their infant stages andneed more time for conclusions.

Yes, in this aspect wine is good for you.However, you are probably much better offeating a spinach salad with vegetables.

But that’s no fun.There is also the belief that wine can

help your good cholesterol. Yes, that is afact. In some cases, a glass of wine a daycan boost HDL “good cholesterol” by 20percent.

Red wines are also believed to be goodfor the heart, which is in fact true if usedin moderation. It can also help bloodflow in moderation.

But notice how I keep using the wordmoderation. None of these good things willhelp if wine or any alcohol is abused. It canactually work in an opposite manner if usedin excess.

Alcohol carries a ton of calories, which isnot good for the body or mental state of mindas many people worry about their weight. Italso is very harmful to memory and has beenlinked to liver disease.

For the most part, your body wants to rejectthings that are bad for you. Alcohol is one ofthese things. Many doctors will tell you thegood is outweighed by the bad when it comesto alcohol, and they might note that if youhave never had an alcoholic drink, you arebetter off never starting.

But alcohol is like bacon — even thoughit is not good for us, when consumed inmoderation, it is not going to kill us.

My overall conclusion is that wine is betterfor you than other alcohols for the most part,but is still not considered a healthy solution toany problems other then maybe a little stress.Enjoyed in moderation, wine can be enjoyedand it won’t harm the body.

But if you are having health problems, Irecommend going to a doctor and gettinghelp there before you start chugging wine bythe liter to cure yourself.

• Vince Balistreri is generalmanager and sommelier at

Niche Restaurant in Geneva.He offers his expertise in the

wine industry to the KaneCounty community.Photo by Megan Kelly

Wine Nichewith Vince Balistreri

health

It was late October when GabbieCesarone was playing in a soccer gameand went into a tackle against anothergirl.

The 12-year-old’s opponent got tothe ball first, and the follow-through

of the girl’s kick caught Cesarone on the wrist.“It was like a tingling sensation almost, and

I knew right away something happened,” shesays.

So did her mother, Jonalee, who lives nearSt. Charles.

“Gabbie immediately threw her hand upand started running to the sideline,” Jonalee

Cesarone says. “I knew something was wrong,because that child never raises her hand tocome out.

“I’m a nurse … I knew it was probablyserious.”

It was pretty serious — a broken wrist —and it couldn’t have come at a worse time.

Cesarone, a seventh-grader at ThompsonMiddle School in St. Charles, had a collegeshowcase soccer tournament scheduled duringthe Thanksgiving holiday in Orlando, Fla.

The possibility of having to sit out wastraumatic for her daughter, Jonalee Cesaronesays, noting that the tournament was very

competitive and didn’ttake place every year.

“My first thought was,‘Oh, gawd, am I goingto be able to play in thetournament?’” GabbieCesarone recalls.

Come seethe experts

Two days after thedamaging soccer game,Jonalee Cesarone tookher daughter to seeDr. Timothy Petsche,a sports medicinesurgeon at Fox ValleyOrthopedics in Geneva— a comprehensive

orthopedic carepractice founded in1973. Petsche was ableto custom fabricate aremovable plastic castfor the young soccerplayer that allowed herto play throughouther healing process— including her bigtournament.

“In a lot of clubs,you cannot have ahard cast on andplay, and when shebroke [her wrist], Dr.Petsche knew she was going to be playing inthe [Discover ESPN Wide World of SportsComplex] in Orlando over Thanksgiving,”Jonalee Cesarone says. “He knew that shecould not have any type of a hard cast, so itwas nice for Gabbie because she was healedenough by the time the tournament camearound she could slip out of her orthopedicand slip into a soft brace so she could play.”

“I know it was huge to her because that washer question driving over to the urgent care —what if I can’t play?”

Petsche, who has gained his 12 yearsof professional experience at Fox ValleyOrthopedics, has been able to help countlessathletes such as Gabbie Cesarone regain theability to play their particular sport, sometimes

By STEPHANIE N. GRIMOLDBYPhotos by JEFF KRAGE

Help InHealingOrthopedic Surgeons Address Concerns

With Bones, Joints And Muscles

3 Dr. Timothy Petsche stands by theMRI machine at Fox Valley Orthopedics.

4 Dr. Timothy Petsche with hispatient, 12-year-old Gabbie Cesarone,at Fox Valley Orthopedics.

faster than they initially thought.The dozen orthopedic surgeons

on hand at Fox Valley Orthopedicsare all sub-specialists that excelin treating particular areas ordisciplines such as sports medicine,foot and ankle, hand and upperextremity, spine and jointreplacement. Each surgeon also isfellowship-trained, meaning theyhave gone through a higher levelof training than most orthopedicspecialists.

For athletes in particular, thesubspecialists are importantbecause they can customize treatments thatwill work for a particular patient’s situation.

“From sprained ankles to broken bones[to] ligament tears … we can decide whatinjuries can safely be played through and whatinjuries we need to keep them out,” Petschesays. “We’re often able to treat people withouta [hard] cast and get them back in the gamesooner.”

Devyn Rossi, 12, of South Elgin, is anothersoccer patient who recently found herself infront of Petsche with a fractured wrist justweeks before an important Midwest RegionalLeague soccer tournament in St. Louis.

Petsche outfitted her with a removableplastic cast, too, which allowed the young girlto play in the tournament.

“He was really nice, and he was reallycareful with my arm,” the seventh-grader atHaines Middle School in St. Charles says. “Iliked how he made the choice of giving mea removable cast so I could still play in thetournament … . He told me that I could beprotected in a game and I could protect theother players, too, with the cast, so I like howhe protected both my opponent and me.”

Welcome to orthoFirstUnfortunately, many people who require

orthopedic care — a type of medicine thatdeals with bones, joints and muscles — don’t

sustain their injuries during a typical 9-to-5work day, when most orthopedic practicesare open. Instead, many orthopedic patients,like Cesarone and Rossi, are student-athleteswho play competitively after school or onweekends, and many others are adults whoplay recreationally after work.

Cesarone, for example, broke her wriston a Saturday and had to go to an urgentcare center for a first diagnosis, though hermother knew she probably needed to see anorthopedic specialist.

Even those who do suffer an injury duringthe weekday usually need to go to an urgentcare center or a hospital emergency roomfor immediate assistance before setting upan appointment withan orthopedic surgeonsimply because it cantake time to arrangean appointment with aspecialist.

But now, thosewho need immediateorthopedic care have alocation to visit directlyafter sustaining an injury— OrthoFirst, FoxValley Orthopedics’ ownimmediate care servicecenter.

OrthoFirst givespatients same-dayaccess to board-certifiedorthopedic surgeons —the same doctors on theFox Valley Orthopedicsteam — through itsnew walk-in clinic andevening hours.

“I’ve wanted to doit for years,” Petschesays. “It was somethingthe community reallyneeded … especiallyin sports medicine. Wehave these young athletescompeting, and whenthey get hurt, they wantto see a specialist. It’sbetter to get them inright away.”

In the case of DevynRossi, seeing a specialistright away was key.Though she broke her

wrist on a Sunday, she was able to get into see Petsche the very next day, says herfather, Joe.

“They got us in right away,” Rossisays. “[Dr. Petsche] looked at it, got itaddressed, came up with a solution forus and we were thrilled she was still ableto play.”

Petsche says when he was growing up,if people injured themselves, they wentto the emergency room because theycouldn’t get in to see a specialist.

Now, with OrthoFirst and itsexpanded hours, that shouldn’t be aproblem any longer.

“I think the need was always there,” Petschesays. “Now, we’re just helping to fill that.”

Why chooseorthoFirst?

How is an orthopedic immediate carecenter any different from a regular urgent carecenter?

When a person twists or breaks an anklesliding into home plate — or falling off aladder while cleaning the gutters — and headsto a regular urgent care center or emergencyroom, good, knowledgeable doctors typicallywill take an X-ray or MRI, stabilize the

5 Entrance to Fox Valley Orthopedics.

5 Inside Fox Valley Orthopedics.

5 Jack, 7, Kyra, 10, Emily, 13, Julia, 16,Vicki and Dr. Timothy Petsche enjoy

outdoor family activities. Photo provided

patient’s ankle and perhaps provide painmedication.

Then, they’ll refer the patient to anorthopedic specialist.

Deciding to visit OrthoFirst, therefore, cansave a patient time and money, Petsche says.

Instead of having an X-ray or MRI of apatient’s injured limb taken at a hospital andthen taken a second time after the patient hasbeen recommended to an orthopedic surgeon— who usually repeatsthe diagnostics to ensureaccurate treatment —patients can cut down onthe redundancy by simplygoing to see the orthopedicsurgeon in the first place,he says.

OrthoFirst has all ofthe diagnostic equipmentneeded to determinetreatment. And the co-payfor an OrthoFirst visit isthe same as it would beif a patient went to seehis or her regular doctor,instead of the higher feeof an urgent care center oremergency room.

Of course, not every typeof injury is a good fit forOrthoFirst care. Generalurgent care centers aregreat for sudden or chronicillnesses, earaches, sorethroats and other ailments.

But for those who suffer acute orthopedicinjuries, OrthoFirst is the best place to go.

Such injuries include: fractures, sprains/strains, sports injuries, hand injuries,dislocations, muscle and joint pain, workinjuries

It should be noted that patients don’t haveto be young or athletic, Petsche notes. Abouthalf of his patients are adults who injurethemselves at home or on the job.

The important thing is that they find thebest care as quickly as possible.

“We want to give patients and ourcommunity immediate access to highly trainedorthopedic experts at the time of injury,assuring them of the right diagnosis, treatmentand a faster recovery time because they areseeing the appropriate orthopedic specialistfirst,” says Mary O’Brien, CEO at Fox ValleyOrthopedics.

A community-centeredpractice

It’s not uncommon forcommunity members toknow the doctors at FoxValley Orthopedics —which celebrates its 40thanniversary this year —outside of the office.

Four surgeons act as theteam physicians of not onlythe Kane County Cougars,but also severallocal high schools,including St. CharlesNorth, St. CharlesEast, Geneva,Batavia, Burlingtonand Kaneland.

Many of thedoctors are raisingtheir families inthe area, too, likePetsche, who hasfour athletic childrenwith his wife, Vicki.

In fact, that’s how Joe Rossi knewwhere to take Devyn when she hurther wrist, he says — his youngestdaughter plays on the same soccerteam as one of Petsche’s daughters, sohe called Petsche to find out what todo.

The Cesarone family, too, knowsPetsche outside of the doctor’s office,Jonalee Cesarone says.

Before taking Gabbie to see Petsche, themother of five had previously taken her oldestdaughter, Olivia, 17, to be treated at thecenter. Plus, Petsche’s oldest daughter playssoccer with the Cesarone twins, Madeline andIsabella, 15.

All of Jonalee Cesarone’s children,including Dominic, 9, are athletic, she notes,which means the accessibility of Fox ValleyOrthopedics and OrthoFirst, plus the fact herchildren know some of the doctors, has beengreat.

“[The doctors] treat a wide variety oforthopedic injuries, so it’s kind of nice to notbe hunting around every time an injury comesup,” she says. “We had a great experience,and I think that having so many of thephysicians there that are visible members ofthe community [makes patients] comfortablewhen they do have an injury they need to beseen for.” kc

3 Devyn Rossi, 12,recently was treated atFox Valley Orthopedic.

Photo provided

4 Dr. Timothy Petschecoaches his son Jack'ssoccer team. Photoprovided

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— North Building2535 Soderquist CourtGeneva, IL 60134Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondaythrough Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Friday

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Contact Info855-386-6736www.fvortho.comOrthoFirst accepts most majorinsurance plans.

I think that havingso many of thephysicians therethat are visiblemembers ofthe community[makes patients]comfortablewhen they dohave an injurythey need to beseen for.— Jonalee Cesarone,

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Doctors say over-the-counter coughand cold medicine should be usedminimally.

“If it turns out that you’re coughingall night long and you can’t get properrest, go ahead and take it so you can getsome sleep. Your body needs sleep,” saysDr. Susan Hamada, an internist withSherman Physician Group in SouthElgin. “If you’re not that uncomfortable,don’t take it if you don’t need it.”

What works and what doesn’tCold medication may temporarilyreduce symptoms, Hamada says,

but it does not accelerate thehealing process.

A child younger than 6should not be given coughor cold medicines becausethey can be dangerousand they lack proof ofeffectiveness, says Dr.Boguslaw Bonczak,a family practitionerat Algonquin FamilyMedicine, whichserves Kane andMcHenry counties.

Drink plenty offluids, Bonczak says,and stay home for one

or two days to rest andprevent spreading the

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using acetaminophen oribuprofen as a painkillerfor those 6 months andolder.

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drops for all ages. Salinerelieves congestion and helpsprevent secondary infections,Hamada says.

Vitamin C, zinc andechinacea are examples ofsupplements touted as coldremedies. But Bonczak saysmore proof is needed todetermine whether they work.

Hamada has heard positivefeedback from her patientsabout echinacea and zinc.When used for several days,she says, the supplementsseem to help somewhat toprevent a cold.

“I think, out of all the supplements,honey might be helpful,” Bonczak says.

Research shows that honey calmscoughs and soothes throats. Honey isgenerally safe for children 1 and olderand can decrease coughs for children andadults, Bonczak says.

Lozenges and warm salt water also canrelieve a sore throat, he says. However,lozenges should not be given to youngchildren because they are a chokinghazard.

Seek medical attention if you are sickfor more than two weeks or have a highfever, chest pain, shortness of breath, apersistent cough, severe body aches orheadaches, sinusitis or an ear infection,Bonczak says.

Also see your doctor if you feelnauseated or dizzy, are dehydrated, feel aheaviness in the chest or have eye, teethor other facial pain from a sinus problem,Hamada says.

Know the symptomsBoth cold and flu viruses can lead to

a secondary problem, such as bronchitis,pneumonia, a sinus infection or an ear

infection. But the flu is more likely tocause severe illness.

A runny or stuffy nose, asore throat and coughing aresymptoms of a cold. Whenyou have the flu, it is often asudden onset that can causea fever, body aches, chills,headaches, a runny orstuffy nose, a sore throat,coughing and fatigue. Insome cases, vomiting anddiarrhea occur, althoughthese symptoms are morecommon in children.

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Antiviral prescription medicine is availablefor the flu, but it needs to be taken within48 hours of illness to be effective. Tamiflu,the most common antiviral flu prescription,is given to patients who are 1 and older toreduce symptoms and decrease the duration ofthe flu.

“With the flu, you need to stay home,”Hamada says. “If you’re having a suddenonset, a high fever, you need to stay homeuntil your fever has definitely gone awaybecause the flu is very contagious.”

More preventative measuresDoctors stress that the best defense against

germs is to wash your hands frequently. Analcohol-based hand sanitizer can be used as asubstitute if you can’t get to a sink.

“When you wash your hands, you kill 99percent of germs,” Bonczak says.

Hamada also suggests reassessing yourlifestyle to stay healthy and prevent stress.

“Sometimes stress is unavoidable,” Hamadasays. “If you can’t avoid the stress, then at leastcombat it with exercise, healthy eating anddrinking plenty of fluids — all the stuff thatmakes a lot of sense, that your mother used totell you.”

“And get plenty of rest,” she adds. “If yousleep less than seven hours, you’re going to beat a higher risk of getting a lot of these virusesbecause the immune system is depressed.” kc

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It’s crunchy, savory and tender all in one dishwith lots of vegetables and little fat.That’s why personal chefs Ursula

Bulgarelli and Carol Segobiano of St.Charles, owners of Pear of Chefs, often cook CrispyCrusted Tilapia for clients and for their own families.“It’s quite easy and all done in one dish,” Bulgarelli

says. “The hardest part is just chopping up thevegetables, but those can be done ahead of timebefore you go to work.”This healthy dish has very little fat with just two

tablespoons of unsalted butter in four servings.Tomatoes, green and yellow peppers, plus leeksare chopped and put on the bottom of a jelly rollpan, which is a deep cookie pan. The fresh garlic issprinkled on top.“You have to remember to wash the leeks,”

Bulgarelli says. “We have made it without the leeksand substituted green onions. But the leeks justcomplement the flavors and fish so well.”The fish fillets are laid on top of the vegetables and

then adorned with a topping of Panko bread crumbs,parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, paprika and butter.Panko crumbs are very versatile, light Japanese

bread crumbs, Bulgarelli says.“They add the crunch that kids will even like,” she

says.You can substitute any mild tasting fish, but tilapia

is an affordable fish. And you can adapt the recipeto incorporate however many people will need to beserved, Bulgarelli says.It takes only 20 minutes to cook in a 450-degree

oven. The steam from the vegetables cooks the fishand keeps it tender and flaky.Bulgarelli has a master’s degree in education and

has been a teacher in the past. She also used to owna business where she would have people gather in herhome to assemble dinner meals for their own family.She eventually moved into Segobiano’s

neighborhood, and they became good friends.“We found ourselves talking about recipes, and

then decided to start up a business we both wouldenjoy,” Bulgarelli says.The pair also offers an after-school cooking

program and private cooking lessons.

Crispy Crusted TilapiaIngredients1 cup tomato (seeded and chopped)1 cup leeks (thinly sliced)1/2 cup green pepper (chopped)1/2 cup yellow pepper (chopped)1 tablespoon garlic (minced)4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)

Breading Ingredients1/2 cup Panko crumbs1/2 cup parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon cayenne2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

DirectionsPreheat oven to 450 degrees.1. Combine the following ingredients in a bowl:

tomato, leeks, green and yellow pepper, garlic.2. Spray a deep cookie sheet with cooking spray.3. Arrange the vegetables on the cookie sheet and

place tilapia fillets on top.4. Combine the following ingredients in a bowl:

bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, cayenne.5. Melt two tablespoons of butter in a glass

measuring cup in the microwave.6. Toss the melted butter with the Panko crumbs

and spices mixture.7. Divide the mixture on top of the fish, pressing

into the fish.8. Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes or until

fillets flake easily. kc

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6 Vegetables can be chopped ahead of time.

5 Ursula Bulgarelli(left) and CarolSegobiano areco-owners of Pearof Chefs.

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ThinkOutsideThe GymTry One Of These Unconventional WorkoutsAvailable In Kane County

health / on the cover 6 Vicky Waterman, owner of V Fusion Studioin Geneva, teaches Xtend Barre classes, which

mix Pilates, ballet and yoga to create long,lean muscles. Photo by Melissa Emory

T wo years ago, Geneva residentKelly Kalinka was boredwith her health club-basedfitness routine and looking forsomething new.

She reconnected with her oldlove for ballet and discovereda new way to exercise through

an Xtend Barre class at V Fusion Studio inGeneva.

“Xtend Barre was completely different fromwhat my gym offered,” she says. “I liked thecombination of Pilates and ballet, which Iused to do, along with cardio and weights. Ijust fell in love with it.”

By following a healthy diet and working outalmost every day, Kalinka lost more than 15pounds and dropped two dress sizes.

“I was back to my high school weight,” shesays.

Now in the sixth month of pregnancy,Kalinka still attends class three days a week,though she has had to modify many of theXtend Barre moves, such as using an exerciseball for sit-ups to support her lower back.

“I’ve had no back pain, and my doctor hastold me that I’m in great shape for how faralong I am,” Kalinka says.

If the start of a new year has you lookingfor new fitness ideas beyond the treadmill,Kane County has plenty of options. Whetheryour goal is weight loss, stress loss or gettingin touch with the kid inside, check out oneof these great new — and maybe slightlyunconventional — exercise options.

V FusionA fitness instructor with a dance

background, Vicky Waterman turned toPilates to help her regain movement aftersurgery.

“Pilates is very safe and has been around for100 years, but it’s really made an impact in thelast 15 years,” she says. “Everything is basedon having long, lean muscles like a dancer.That really resonated with me.”

Two years ago, she opened V Fusion Studioto offer a selection of Pilates-based exercises.

“Everything we do here uses Pilates as acornerstone,” she says.

Xtend Barre is a combination of Pilates,ballet and yoga. It is a way to achieve thegrace of a dancer along with the stretchingand flexibility of yoga, and it’s core-centriclike Pilates. It centers on posture and small,controlled movement.

The workouts are performed tocontemporary music using hand-weights,small exercise balls and resistance bands.Classes run 60 to 75 minutes.

“It’s a fast-paced workout that accomplishesa lot in a short time,” Waterman says.

The studio also offers Piloxing, a high-energy, interval workout performed to musicthat alternates boxing moves with Pilates.

“The boxing gets your heart rate up,and because we’re wearing weighted gloves,it’s great for toning arms and shoulders,”

Waterman says. “Then Pilatesbrings your heart rate back downand tones yourcore, abs andglutes.”

Both XtendBarre and Piloxingwork to flattenthe stomach,lift the derriereand tone armsand thighs. Theyalso encourageflexibility and canbe done by peopleat any fitness level.

Though mostof her studentsare women,Waterman saysmen could benefitas well.

“They needflexibility just asmuch as women,”she says.

For more information, visit www.vfusionstudio.com.

Bounceaway theblues

Who says kids are theonly ones who can play on atrampoline?

South Elgin’s Epic Air is30,000 square feet of bouncyfun, and while kids love it,adults are welcome, too.

“When parents come inwith their kids, I always askif they’re jumping,” says Jill

4 Kevin Rempert co-owns Epic AirTrampoline Park in South Elgin with his wife,Jill. The park offers airobics classes for adultexercise. Photo by Jeff Krage

5Molly Ryan of St. Charles (front) and Karin Robertsof St. Charles work out during an Xtend Barre class at VFusion Studio in Geneva. Photo by Melissa Emory

4Mary Ferguson of St. Charlesholds on to the barre during anXtend Barre class. Photo byMelissa Emory

Rempert, owner of theclub, which opened inDecember 2011. “Ifthey say no, I encouragethem to try it for half anhour. Anyone who does,thanks me.”

The facilityoffers floor and walltrampolines andeven a foam pit. Agedesignated areas keepthe fun safe. Thereis a dodge ball area,basketball court and,for those who want astructured workout,airobics classes.

Known as “reboundexercise,” airobics worksthe legs, thighs and buttocks and providesa great cardio workout. It also boosts aperson’s mood by releasing adrenalin,Rempert says.

“When you come down from abounce, there’s a little thrill you feel inyour stomach, almost like being on aroller coaster,” she says.

By starting with gentle low bouncesand working up to more vigorousexercise, it is a low impact activity thatanyone can do.

“It’s something parents can do withtheir kids and something adults can doto stay active,” Rempert says. “We keep itcool in here for the jumpers because onceyou start, you’ll be sweating in five minutes.”

For hours, class schedules and cost, visitwww.epicairpark.com or call 847-608-0600.

Hooping for healthHula hooping combined with fitness and

well being is the central concept behindHoopnotica, a class available at the Geneva ParkDistrict.

“It keeps you moving, and the workoutsrange from high energy routines to set dancemusic, to contemplative and gentle routines setto classical music,” says Hoopnotica instructorStephanie Ascencio. “It’s different things todifferent people.”

Classes last about an hour and begin withbasic hula hoop instruction and “on-body”moves that work the waist, hips and back. Theclass then transitions to more advanced off-

body skills.“We hoop on the

arms, hands andeven toes,” Ascenciosays. “You keepmoving, center on thehoop and get into ameditative state.”

Hoopnotica isperformed withweighted hoops ofvarious sizes, andhoop enthusiasts oftenpurchase their ownhoops to decorate.

Ascenciodiscovered theclass throughan articlein a fitnessmagazine.

“I’d beendoing the usualthings and waslooking fornew ways tostay in shape,”she says. “Assoon as I sawit, I decided Ihad to try it.”

The core-centric exercisealso works theback, arms,

legs and glutes and can be performed in a groupsetting or individually at home.

Ascencio has been hooping for two years,has been an instructor for one year and is partof an 80-member hooping group that meetsperiodically.

“It’s definitely growing, and I’m happy to seeit,” she says.

To learn more, visit www.genevaparks.org. kc

3(At left) Basketball hoops are strategicallyplaced near trampolines at Epic Air. Photo byJeff Krage

6(Middle) Michelle Gallagher of Geneva (right)follows the directions of Vicky Waterman in anXtend Barre class. Photo by Melissa Emory

6(At bottom). Kids can benefit from the exerciseprovided by trampolines at Epic Air, too. Photoby Jeff Krage


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I By JACKY RUNICE I

After New Year’s Eve, drinks maybe the last thing on your mind.

However, there’s not a better time than a newyear to upgrade your beverage bill of fare.

Everyone with a pulse knows that water leadsthe list of healthy drinks, but it’s not easy downingseven to eight glasses of the lackluster liquid everyday, not to mention incessant trips to the restroom.

Let’s go beyond advertisements, televisioncommercials and press releases to get the lowdown on liquids. From awful to awesome, here’s ourhierarchy of drinks!

WorstENERGY DRINKS

Teeth grinding and aninability to fall asleep at bedtime aren’t the only hazardsof over indulging in energydrinks.

Jessica Warda, a registered dietician andlicensed nutritionist at Elgin’s Sherman Hospital andDiabetes Center, deems these babies the bottom ofthe barrel.

“Not only do many of these drinks containmore grams of sugar than regular soda pop, butthe amount of caffeine can be excessive,” theGeneva resident says. “A 16-ounce can of Monsterenergy drink contains 200 calories, 54 grams —or 11 teaspoons — of sugar, and 160 milligrams

of caffeine. An 8-ounce cup of coffee containsbetween 100 and 150 milligrams of caffeine,depending on how it’s brewed.”

Warda says that all that caffeine can lead toinadequate sleep, which has been linked to obesity,depression and an increased risk of diabetes.

Take a look at that label. Some energy drinkscheck in with 500 milligrams of caffeine, equivalentto five cups of coffee.

REGULAR SOFT DRINKSWhether you call it soda or

pop, don’t call it your drink ofchoice.

Even though regular soft drinksare approximately 90 percentwater, that doesn’t give thema pass as far as Staci Vetrovsky, vice president ofElgin’s Nutrition Care Systems, is concerned.

“Before choosing soft drinks over water, beadvised that regular soft drinks also come withsugar and/or high-fructose corn syrup, whichare simply calories without any nourishment,”the registered dietitian and licensed dietitian/nutritionist says.

Warda places traditional soft drinks near thebottom because of their high amounts of emptycalories, too.

“A 20-ounce bottle of Coke provides 240 caloriesand 65 grams of sugar, the equivalent of [about] 13

teaspoons,” she says. “Althoughhigh fructose corn syrup has received

the most scrutiny, all added sugars,including honey, agave nectar and table sugar, aresimilar in their effects and will lead to weight gainand diet-related health problems if consumed inexcess.”

SPORTS DRINKSSports drinks such as

Gatorade and Poweradewere designed to rehydratethe body during and afterphysical activity to replenishelectrolytes, sodium andpotassium, which play a vitalrole in fluid balance lost in sweat.

If you’re merely sitting on the couch catchingup on last season’s episodes of “Mad Men,” don’tquench your thirst with these beverages.

“In general, most ‘everyday’ athletes do notrequire a sport drink if active for approximately 45minutes to an hour or less,” Vetrovsky says.

Warda concurs.“These drinks should only be used during intense

physical activity lasting more than one hour,” shesays. “If consuming a regular strength sports drinklike the original Gatorade, this beverage can provideas many empty calories as a can of soda — about150 calories, 30 grams of sugar, [or approximately]6 teaspoons, plus a significant amount of sodium.”

The bottom line? If you’re running a marathon,drink up. If you’re running your mouth on the cellphone, have a glass of water.

role in fluid balance lost in sweat. role in fluid balance lost in sweat. role in fluid balance lost in sweat.


DIET SODANo sugar? No calories? We’re

good then, right?Not quite.There are pesky sugar

substitutes such as saccharinor aspartame in diet soda thatVetrovsky says may not behealthy to our bodies.Warda isn’t keen on cola, whether it is diet or

regular, because it contains phosphoric acid andcaffeine.“One serving a day is just fine, but too much

phosphoric acid can leach calcium from bones, suchas when soda replaces milk in adolescent diets,”she says.

ALCOHOLHere comes your

grandmother‘s admonition:“Everything in moderation.”Alcohol has its benefits,

Warda says.“Consumed in moderation

— one drink for women, two drinks for men perday— is actually recommended as long as thereare no other contraindications, [meaning] medicalconditions or certain medications,” she says.“Although wine is touted as having more healthbenefits, it is really the ethanol, which is found in allalcohol, that is so beneficial. Ethanol has been foundto raise HDL, [which is] good cholesterol, lower LDL,[which is] bad cholesterol, and reduces the risk ofblood clotting.”She notes that it also has been shown to reduce

gallstones, lower the risk of developing type 2diabetes and improve cognitive function in olderadults.“Beer does have more calories, but contributes

a greater amount of nutrients than wine and evenprovides fiber,” Warda says.Alcohol has all those benefits, and it’s still rather

low on the list?The important thing to understand is the amount

that should be consumed— just one or two drinksper day.“Alcoholic beverages are often considered to

be ‘empty calories’ in that they provide a highamount of calories without any noted nutritionalvalue,” Vetrovsky says. “Red wine has been noted tocontain resvesterol, a product that may reduce therisk of heart disease and certain cancers. Therefore,moderate consumption of red wine may providesome health benefits.”

JUICEVetrovsky says juice—

not juice blend or 10 percentjuice or juice-like beverages— but 100 percent juice isa quick, easy way to get aserving of fruit in your diet,but beware.“Look for 100 percent fruit juice in the label, as

many juice companies add sugar to their juicesfor added sweetness,” she says. “Adding sugar tonaturally sweet fruit juice only adds calories and noother nourishment.”Warda says you can actually eliminate fruit juice

from a normal diet.“One 8-ounce serving can provide at least 125

calories and 30 grams of sugar,” she says. “Whilemany juices contain a significant amount ofpotassium and vitamin C, much of the nutrition andall of the fiber provided in the fruit is left behind.”What does that mean? Eat the apple or the

orange instead.Juicing has become popular, and Vetrovsky likes

vegetable juice as a low-calorie, highly nutritivebeverage option, especially if you’re pulverizing yourown spinach, kale or carrot concoctions.In the grocery store, though, she suggests paying

close attention to beverage ingredients.“Read the labels, as many prepared single- or

multi-vegetable juices are preserved with salt/sodium,” she says.

COFFEEThe ubiquitous paper cup

has become the adult versionof a toddler’s sippy cup withmuch more stimulatingcontents.Where does the morning cup of Joe lie on the

scale of beverages?Both experts like the java.“This beverage has a wealth of antioxidants

and has been shown to boost brain function andto reduce the risk of stroke, diabetes and somecancers,” Warda says.“Coffee may have more nutritive value than one

realizes,” Vetrovsky adds. “Research is showingcoffee may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes [and]Alzheimer’s disease as well as provide much desiredantioxidants.”Both recommend a limited intake of a couple of

cups daily because of the caffeine.

TEATea drinking, when

considered worldwide,is even more of aphenomenon than thatof coffee, having beenconsumed in the east forsome 4,500 years with ceremonies and customsdeveloped around it.“Teas are a flavorful beverage with a long history

of healing properties, and research has shown thatthe antioxidants in tea help build your immunesystem, lower cholesterol and blood pressure,[and] reduce the risk of various cancers as well asAlzheimer’s disease,” Vetrovsky says.Warda is enthusiastic about tea because it has

many of the same antioxidant benefits as coffee,but with much less caffeine. Plus, herbal tea isnaturally decaffeinated.

MILK“You’ve heard of mother’s

milk, right?” Warda asks. “Allmammals, humans included,are nourished with milkduring infancy. It becomesless important to consumeonce other nutritious foods can be digested, butit remains a rich source of nutrients providingcalcium, potassium, phosphorus, protein, vitaminA and vitamin D— five of the key nutrients ofconcern outlined in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines.”

Vetrovsky says we should opt for skim, 1 percentand 2 percent milk, which offers a lower fat butequally nutritious option to whole milk.What about soy, almond, coconut and other milk

alternatives squeezing more space on the groceryshelves?“Read the labels for nutritive value, as some do

not provide the calcium, vitamins, protein and/orcarbohydrates found in cow’s milk,” Vetrovsky says.

BESTWATERIt’s no surprise that our

experts rate good old H20 as

their favorite beverage.“Water is an essential

nutrient required by everycell, tissue and organ to function,” Vetrovsky says.How do you get in that recommended 8 to 12

cups of water daily?She suggests adding fresh fruit to your water for

refreshing, nutritious and cost-effective flavoring.Warda, meanwhile, places water in the No. 1 spot

for the simplest reason.“It is the best because without it, there would be

no life.” kc

Water

is an

essential

nutrient

required by

every cell,

tissue and

organ to

function.

Staci Vetrovsky,vice president of Elgin’sNutrition Care Systems

Fitness can becontagious, especiallyin families.

For the Rileys, it all began when 70-year-old Dixie Riley of St. Charles started workingout with the help of Jackie Kold Fitness andYoga in St. Charles.

Soon after, her daughter-in-law Kristy Rileybegan personal training sessions with Kold.And Riley’s daughter, Maggie,along with Riley’s niece SarahBlack took part in a special yogaworkshop offered by the studio.

“I’m seeing more and morefamilies contact me,” says Kold,a certified trainer and yogainstructor. “I’ve got a grandfather,two granddaughters and theirparents doing a yoga sessiontogether ... .

“You can bring all levelstogether and all get what youneed,” she continues. “It’s notlike you’re just going to a yogaclass. You’re bringing togethernessto your families. There’s a lot oflaughter.”

Be the goodexAMPle

Kold and other area fitnessexperts promote family workoutsalong with anything else thatget people moving and thinkinghealthier.

Whether it’s brisk walks, bike rides,sledding trips or fitness programs, stayingactive should be a priority, they say.

The more mom and dad and even grandmaand grandpa stay fit, the more likely thechildren will, too, both now and as they growolder, experts say. This becomes especiallyimportant as statistics involving the numberof overweight and obese Americans continueto rise.

According to the American Heart

Association, nine million children andadolescents between the ages of 6 and 19 areoverweight, and about 142 million adults 20and older are overweight.

Because of this and numerous otherreasons, area health and fitness expertsemphasize the need to model and talk withchildren about the benefits of staying active.

And fitness centers offer incentives,including classes and programs geared towardchildren as well as children and their parents.

At the Geneva ParkDistrict, both of the district’sfitness centers offer familymembership options for adultsand children at least 14 yearsand older. Those ages 16 andolder can participate in fitnessclasses for cardio, toning,strength, kettlebell, yoga,spinning, Zumba and more.

“[This is] a greatopportunity to make fitness apriority, and it allows parentstime to bond with theiryoung teens if they choose towork out together,” says TraciWicks, marketing and publicrelations supervisor.

More than 20 otherprograms are geared towardfamilies, including a new“Fabulous Family Yoga” classoffered through a cooperativewith the Batavia Park District.The class is open to parentsand children ages 3 to 5.


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5 Dixie Riley of St. Charles (second from left) brought family members to work outwith her at Jackie Kold Fitness and Yoga, including her granddaughter Sarah Black(left), daughter-in-law Kristy Riley (second from right) and granddaughter MaggieRiley. Photo provided


vAlue of family fitnessThrough her workshops, classes, camps

and personal training, Kold has seen howworking out as a family can actually improverelationships at home and reduce stress.

Eating right and staying healthy helpspeople stay happier, she says, and thattranslates on all levels. They have less moodswings with good nutrition and less sugar andcaffeine.

When mom starts to make healthier choices,

for instance, “Everyone wants to be a part ofthat process,” she says.

And yoga, especially workshops in whichfamily members work as partners, can helppeople bond in a non-competitive atmosphere.

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“So many times the things we do sociallyrevolve around food or sitting and watching amovie,” she continues. “We know statisticallywe need to be moving more individually and asfamilies, especially the youth. There is so muchpassive entertaining now.”

For Dixie Riley, working with Kold broughtrelief to back and hip pain as well as a lossof roughly 25 pounds. She sought out thefitness program to better enjoy hobbies such asquilting and biking.

“I was becoming unfit and needed somedirection,” she says.

Individual sessions led to group boot campsand the family yoga, she says.

“It was a lot of fun because we had a lot ofsmiles going on when we did it,” Riley says. “Itwas just a happy exercise session.”

And that rubbed off on other areas of life.The family used to have soda pop on hand atfamily gatherings, but they no longer buy it,Kold says.

“It gets the healthy vibes going in thefamily,” she says. kc

Among the offerings at Jackie Kold Fitnessand Yoga in St. Charles is a “2 Hearts Yoga

Workshop.” The next workshop will take placefrom 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10. The cost is $40a couple. It is open to moms and daughters,

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6 Kold and other area fitness experts promoteanything that gets people moving and thinkinghealthier. Pictured are Henry and Maggie Riley, ages5 and 7, respectively, as they climb rocks. Photoprovided

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DOES ITCOMPUTE?Update Your Technology Skills With

Local Computer Classes

I By JACKY RUNICE I

After John Clark retired sixyears ago, he was reading anovel every week, biking 100miles every seven days or soand found that he was, quitefrankly, bored.

The man who helmed his own officefurniture company lasted one year inretirement before he decided to take acomputer class at Elgin Community College.

“When I was working, I hired peopleto do all the computer work for me, soI had very poor typing skills and knewvirtually nothing about computers,” the70-year-old says.

That introductory computer skillsclass led Clark to a new degree and asecond career at Pheasant Run Resort inSt. Charles.

“Everything that I’ve done atPheasant Run is heavily oriented tocomputers,” he says. “I mean, you’repopping on screens all over the place.You need those computer skills.”

ECC instructor Jill Ballard of West

Dundee agrees.“Technology is very important in almost

any job,” she says. “Computers are used fortracking and reporting in companies today, andmany expect new employees to be proficient incomputers. Some people in my classes say thejobs they were looking for require knowledgeof computers, especially Excel.”

Patricia Carley, product developmentmanager of the workforce development

department at Waubonsee CommunityCollege, breaks it down even further.

“Being able to optimize time to completetasks involves using an electronic device ofsome kind,” says the instructor of 20 years.“Being proficient in using a computer isessential for all kinds of elements in theworkplace, from the job search to on-the-jobtasks. Entering data, running reports, creatinggraphical representations and sharing data are

common tasks associated with alllevels of employment.”

Find theright class

WCC has a list of computerclasses intended for beginningusers all the way up to advanceddatabase developers and computerprogrammers. The college’sworkforce development departmentalso offers short, focused trainingon a variety of popular computer

3 WCC hasa list of

computer classesintended for

beginning usersall the way up

to advanceddatabase

developersand computerprogrammers.

Photos provided by Waubonsee

Community College


software with hands-on business-orientedexercises pulled straight from real-life workplacesituations.

Whether an individual’s computer skills arenon-existent or in need of renovation, ECCalso offers many options to work toward adegree or just get up to speed with non-creditclasses.

Credit classes are comprehensive and includebasic classes like Computer Fundamentalsor advanced classes such as Digital ForensicSoftware Tools, with many options in between.

Jorge Phillips, director of continuing andcommunity education at ECC, says that the

college offers non-credit classes for thosenew to MicrosoftWord, Excel andPowerPoint as wellas classes that delvedeeper into theapplications.

“They are offeredboth as traditionalclassroom coursesand some are offeredas one-on-oneclasses, which allowthe training to beadministered wheneverand wherever thestudent and instructorcan meet,” hesays. “Also, ECC’s

Workforce Transitions offers classes to theunemployed and other special populations.”

How to getstarted

Every goal begins with that first step, butwhat is it in terms of wrangling technology?

Ballard, who has worked at ECC for 23years, says the process of learning aboutcomputers and software depends on a person’sstarting point.

“In my classes, students need basic computer

knowledge — they need to know how to usea mouse, open and save files and type on akeyboard,” she says. “If a person doesn’t havethose basic skills, there are free or inexpensiveclasses offered at many libraries or parkdistricts.”

Indeed, there are free computer classesoffered monthly at libraries in Aurora, Genevaand St. Charles, among other locations.

Laura Haule, reference and informationservices librarian at the St. Charles PublicLibrary, says that the library’s free introductoryclass on Windows computers and the MicrosoftOffice applications fill up fast.

“We describe our classes as orientations tothe subject, and overviews, as opposed to themore comprehensive instruction one wouldget in a longer class,” she says. “We also havetutorials at the basic and more advanced levelsin our Learning Express library service, whichpeople may use at their own pace.”

Librarian Claudia Race is in charge ofcomputer classes at the main library of theAurora Public Library and works closely withthe library’s three branches to create free classesfor the community.

Recurring classes include computer, emailand Internet basics; Microsoft Office programbasics such as Word, Excel and Publisher;resume writing; and more. The homepage ofthe library’s website, www.aurorapubliclibrary.org, features a “Technology” tab that providesa link to free computer classes and tutorials.

4 “Being able to

optimize time to

complete tasks

involves using an

electronic device

of some kind,”

says Patricia

Carley of WCC.

Here, students

use iPads in a

WCC classroom.

4 Jill Ballard of Elgin Community Collegesays technology is very important inalmost any job. Photo by Mark Carriveau


Patrons also are offered the opportunityto make appointments for one-on-onetraining with a librarian.

Once an individual understands basiccomputer skills, there are many classchoices at ECC.

“A popular credit choice isIntroduction to Computers — CIS 110— which is a full semester class, usually16 weeks, [that] covers basic computerterminology and an introduction ofseveral computer applications,” Ballardsays. “In our non-credit department, Iteach Beginning Excel Intensive, Up toSpeed with Word and Up to Speed withPowerPoint. Those are half-day classes,four contact hours, that concentrate ongiving participants the skills they needquickly. This is especially helpful forsomeone who needs the skills for a jobthey are hoping to get or currently have,but [are] unable to commit to a fullsemester class.”

Complete novices and those who havebeen out of the workplace or school for awhile may feel a bit of anxiety right aboutnow.

But John Clark puts those fears to rest.“I suspect there are a lot of people

like me,” he says. “People in their 50sor 60s, the computer world is foreign tothem, and it doesn’t need to be. They’rethinking, ‘I don’t know if I can study andkeep up with others in the class.’

“Just take that first step, and you’ll findthere’s always a second and a third step,”the Vietnam veteran continues. “Justthink, if this old guy can do it, [heck], Ican, too!” kc

6 A student usesan iPad during aWCC class.

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Asa self-proclaimed exerciseaddict, it has been about15 years since I havehad to make any kind ofNew Year’s resolution towork out more.

Not only do I exercise religiously, but I alsohave made it my job to exercise. Last year,I received my Group Fitness Certificationand now teach cycle/Spinning, Pilates andPiloxing.

While becoming a group fitness instructoris not for everyone, I have learned someimportant things about how exercise can makeyou feel empowered, inspired and even sexy.For a mommy who spends most of her timein either sweaty gym clothes or T-shirts andjeans that likely have today’s lunch spilled onthe front, finding my mojo can be downrightliberating. But here are some tips that I’vefound work well:

1) Look at the time and money spent onexercising as an investment in not only yourhealth, but also your happiness. For manypeople, finding extra funds and time to get tothe gym is a major obstacle. My husband usedto complain that the last thing he wanted todo when he got home from work was headto the gym because he was too tired. Once hecommitted to working out either during theday on his lunch hour or when he got home,however, he found he had more energy andless stress. He also found a gym near his officethat offers an employee discount as long as hegoes eight times a month and found a low-cost gym near our house for the evenings andweekends. For us moms, it allows us sometime away to blow off steam. In the end, theless stressed you are, the happier everyone is.

2) Shift your perspective on dieting. Don’tlook at eating healthy as a “diet,” butrather as a “lifestyle change.” To me, adiet indicates there is an end date to yourhealthy eating. A lifestyle change means

creating a new normal. They say it takes 21days to form a habit, so if you can break itdown into those terms, once you get throughthe first three weeks, your new lifestyle shouldbecome second nature.

3) Set a goal. The other key to myhusband’s success was finding a goal toaccomplish, so he signed up for a 100-milebike ride. It forced him to stick to a trainingschedule and gave his workouts a purposetoward an end goal. Thankfully, his $1,500investment in a new bike, cycling clothes,shoes and gear wasn’t in vain. In the last sixmonths, he has lost 50 pounds.

4) Mix it up. Be sure to change things up;don’t go to the gym every day and do the samething. Beyond that, make sure you are workinghard enough. Otherwise, you’ll just waste yourtime. On the other side of the coin, don’t go inthere and kill it every day. If you go and run ashard and fast as you can until you can’t breathanymore, you will likely never improve andrisk injury, which will have you sitting rightback on the couch where you started. Talk to atrainer or fitness professional about heart ratetraining to understand more.

5) Have fun! I think the reason I loveworking out so much is it isn’t a job or a chorefor me. So much of exercise is psychological.Therefore, I feel like I am strengthening mymind and my body when I work out. I havehad the opportunity to meet new people,listen to great music and perform while Iam teaching.

Formats like Piloxing (a combination ofkickboxing, Pilates and dance), Zumba, poledancing, belly dancing and hip hop provethere is no reason getting in shape has to bepainful and boring. Heck, Zumba even has anXbox game!

I also thoroughly enjoy running races, whichcoincides with tip No. 3 in setting a goal.What’s more important, races these days are somuch more than simply running three miles.Adventure races, like Tough Mudder andMuddy Buddy, are becoming more popularalong with races with themes, costumes, waysto contribute to good causes and post-raceparties. If running a race isn’t typically yourthing, perhaps the hanging-out-with-friends-drinking-beer part can be your incentive.

Whatever you need to motivate you to getup off the couch, find it. Most likely, once youfind passion in what you are doing to stay inshape, it will remove the pain andleave you with muchmore than simply acalorie burn. kc

• Michelle Stien is a stay-at-home momof two children, ages 3 and 5. Her motheralways told her to “write this down,” soshe is sharing her experiences with KaneCounty moms to help them deal with thecraziness of being “Mom.”

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Today, women want more from their athletic wear. Wearing materialsthat are comfortable and stretchwith eachmovement is important, butit isn’t enough.“Stylish and feminine clothing is the latest and biggest trend inwomen’s sportswear,” says Tess Roering, vice president of marketingat Athleta, a women’s performance apparel and gear brand ownedby Gap Inc. “Not only do women want comfortable and breathableclothing, but they want something that’s feminine and cute, too.”

TECHNOLOGY AND SPORTSWEARSportswear has come a long way from the shorts and T-shirtswomen used to throw on for a run or workout at the gym. Instead,today’s sportswear incorporates the latest technology to includematerials that are lightweight, reflective, durable, anti-bacterial oranti-odor, offer UPF— Ultraviolet Protection Factor— protection andhave wicking qualities.Pilayo is just one of those new materials. The slightly compressive

material helps a garment stay in place so women don’t have to tug on thematerial.“You can concentrate on the workout and be comfortable,” Roering says.Meryl SkinlifE is another new sportswear technology that Athleta offers.

SkinLife is a bacteriostatic, which is a fiber that retains a natural balance onthe skin, regardless of the level of activity being performed. Also, SkinlifE is apermanent feature in the garment.“This [SkinlifE] is one of our two favorite materials — it’s anti-odor, has an

antimicrobial feature and great wicking capabilities,” Roering says.For those who swim as their workout of choice, Athleta soon will offer swimwear

constructed from Xtra Life Lycra, which repels chlorine and other pool chemicals five to10 times longer than typical swimwear material.“The Xtra Life Lycra is a high-performance and long-lasting material, which also offers

UPF protection,” Roering says. “The material dries quickly, and the seams of the suit areflat locking.”

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DIFFERENT NEEDS, DIFFERENTATHLETIC WEARMany women juggle numerous tasks andresponsibilities, but they still want to fit a workout intotheir day. Now, there are ways to balance a wardrobewith a busy schedule.“Women lead such hurried and varied lives now thatversatility is key when choosing the correct active wear,”Roering says. “Layering is a great option, too. This addsversatility to a look because you can add pieces or shedpieces— it’s an easy look to put together.”For those in the Midwest who live in all four seasonsand like to exercise outside, they also have to take intoconsideration the harsher elements, especially in thewinter.“Reflective material is important especially in thewinter because the sun sets earlier,” Roering says. “So, inaddition to active wear, there are many accessories suchas headbands and hats with reflective materials anddesigns, which makes it safer to exercise outside.”“A winter must-have and personal favorite are the

Polartec Power Stretch Touch gloves,” she continues.“Not only do these gloves protect your hands against thecold, but the fabric on the thumb and index finger aremade of conductive fabric, making it easy to use a touchscreen without taking your gloves off.”When thinking about athletic wear, Roering suggestswomen think about their needs. Will they be exercisingindoors or outdoors? What type of activity will theyengage in?If indoors, clothing made from the Pilayo or SkinlifEfabric is an excellent choice because it’s breathable anddries quickly.Roering suggests layering if venturing outside.“When outside, make sure you layer your clothing,but the layer touching your skin should have wickingcapabilities,” she says. “Our [Athleta] Windwarrior Tightpants offer wind proof panels on the front of the legsprotecting you against wind and cold.”“Think about your activities, and buy your active wearfor your specific workout,” she adds.

LATEST AND GREATEST TRENDSSkorts can help busy moms make the transition fromrunning to the gym to picking up their kids to going towork a bit easier for women, Roering says.Skorts combine the sports performance and ease ofshorts with a little more fashion-forward look of a skirt.Roering says skorts make it easier for women to workout and then go on with their day because it providesextra coverage and looks like a skirt, so they won’t looklike they just finished their workout.“Athleta offers a variety of skorts, but our ContenderSkort is a great choice because it’s a skirt with a pairof capris attached underneath, offering women morecoverage and great performance,” she says. “It’s a greatmid-weight piece made from Pilayo, which moisturewicks, breathes and has UPF 50 protection.”

And no matter what the season, women no longer haveto wear drab, solid colors while enjoying a good sweat.“Patterned bottoms and bright neon colors make itmore fun and fashionable for women to work out,”Roering says.It’s not unusual to see women running down thestreet or in the gym sporting plaid shorts, fun, brightly-patterned bottoms or bright neon active wear, she says.“Wearing bright neon clothing is a great way to workout— it gives you a great lift if you’re wearing hot pinkor chartreuse,” Roering says. “Also, you’re easier to see ifyou happen to be running or biking outside.”To learn more, visit www.athleta.gap.com. kc

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How ToFeedYourFace

I By ELIZABETH HARMON I

No, this isn’t an articleabout over-eating.

Instead, it’s how Amy Rudolph, a customer at Skin CarePlus of Geneva, approaches skin care.

“We are so bombarded with toxins from every direction —in our food and practically every product we use,” she says.“So, I try to avoid it as much as I can. What you put on yourskin goes right into your system, the same as what you putinto your mouth.”

Rudolph is committed to a healthy, environmentally-friendly lifestyle, and she uses organic products wheneverpossible.

“I like to eat organically, and I also have really sensitiveskin,” she says. “I’ve had bad reactions to things in the past.”

The red, puffy and blotchy skin caused by salon anddepartment store brands led her to try organic facials, and she’sbeen thrilled with the results.

“I’ve had no bad reactions, and people think I’m a lotyounger than I am, which is good,” Rudolph says. “I’m agingvery well.”

What is organic?Just as people are eager for healthier diets, more are turning

to natural and organic skin care products.Though not an official designation for skin care, the U.S.

Department of Agriculture considers “natural” products to bethose that do not contain artificial flavor, coloring ingredients,chemical preservatives or any other artificial or syntheticingredient. Such products also are not more than minimallyprocessed.

Organic products are produced using sustainable agricultureand without most conventional pesticides, syntheticfertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge,bioengineering, or ionizing radiation, according to www.fsis.usda.gov.

Dana Guasta, an esthetician with Ginger Root Salon ofSt. Charles, says many of her customers are fans of Aveda, apopular line of natural, plant-derived skin and hair productsher salon carries.

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5 Organic products are produced using sustainable agriculture and without most conventional pesticides, syntheticfertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge, bioengineering, or ionizing radiation, according to www.fsis.usda.gov.

“They’re nice products because theyuse a lot of natural ingredients and areconcentrated so you don’t have to use a lot,”she says.

Guasta says that natural products arebeneficial for a variety of skin conditions.

“This is a very gentle line that is goodfor clients with acne prone skin,” she says.“There is a light microdermabrasion productwhich is nice for someone concerned aboutaging.”

The breakdownof a facial

Guasta’s facials begin with a consultationto determine the client’s skin care concernsand routine.

“I want to know what they’re doing tocare for their skin, find out their skin typeand their concerns,” she says. “Older clientsworry about wrinkles; younger are concernedabout acne.”

Aromatherapy is also part of theexperience. Guasta offers choices from threecategories of essential oils that treat dry,sensitive and oily skin. Choices include teatree, lavender, lemon grass, bergamot, rose,patchouli and more.

“It’s calming, soothing and it smellsyummy,” she says. “People really enjoy it.”

The salon offers 30-minute and60-minute facials. Both include cleaningbalancing, extractions if needed and a handmassage. The longer facial includes an upperbody and foot massage. All clients leave witha tinted moisturizer and lip tint.

“No one ever leaves with their face

naked,” Guasta says.Skin Care Plus of Geneva has been

in business 20 years and offered organicfacials for as long as the products have beenavailable, says owner and facial specialistJoan Kesman.

The salon’s product line is not certifiedorganic, but it uses plant-derived, naturally-based products.

“If you’re using a lot of syntheticchemicals, it’s not good for your face,” shesays. “Lots of companies use formaldehydeand petrochemicals, which can irritate theskin.”

The organic and natural products areeffective, but less irritating, she says.

“The old adage was to tear down the skinso it would repair itself, but the more youirritate the skin and the more it becomesinflamed, that fosters aging and makesyou more prone to skin cancer,” she says.“Organic products don’t tear the skin down.”

When Kesman meets with a client for thefirst time, she asks about their concerns andgoals for treatments, and she also asks aboutallergies because even organic products cantrigger allergic reactions. She also examinesa client’s skin under light to determine itscondition.

Each facial begins with a deep cleanse,which includes a massage to improvecirculation. Kesman uses a non-irritatingcleanser that removes dead skin cells andsoftens the skin for extractions. Followingthe extraction comes a mask specific to theclient’s skin care need and an upper bodymassage.

“The massage is the best part,” Rudolphsays. “What I love is the facial is customized,so it’s always different, depending on theseason or the time of the month. Even themassage can change. I feel so relaxed, I don’twant it to end.” kc,,If you'reusing a lot ofsyntheticchemicals,it's not goodfor your face.

Joan Kesman,owner of Skin Care plus of geneva

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women of distinction

Elizabeth Berrones-RotchfordCity of residence: OswegoOrganization/company/corporation:Gil and Gruz, Attorneys at Law in AuroraTitle: Attorney

rom an early age, ElizabethBerrones-Rotchford knew shewanted to be a lawyer.

The now 36-year-old grewup on the south side of Chicagoin a low-income communitywhere most of her neighbors —

and even her father at the time — didn’t speakEnglish.

“I just saw lawyers as a voice for the people, asa representative [for them],” Berrones-Rotchfordsays. “And I thought, ‘This is something I coulddo.’”

Berrones-Rotchford became the first person inher family to attend college, earning scholarshipsto become a student at the University of Illinoisat Chicago. She was accepted into the honorscollege at UIC and graduated in the top 1percent of her class.

But her road to law school wasn’t an easy one.“My junior year, I unexpectedly became

pregnant,” Berrones-Rotchford says. “I wasyoung, single, in the middle of my college yearsand I still had my goals set on becoming anattorney.”

She took summer classes when she was seven,eight and nine months pregnant because shewanted to graduate on time. When senior classesstarted Monday, Aug. 25, even though she wasdue at any moment, she went to school that day.

“My mother went with me just to make sureI wasn’t going to deliver on campus,” Berrones-Rotchford says. “I went to each and every oneof my teachers and said, ‘Obviously I‘m due anymoment. Please don’t drop me from my class.However I can, I’ll be back.”

That afternoon, she went to see her doctor,who said he could induce her labor, and sheasked to be induced the very next day. She hadher son, Javier, on Tuesday, and she was back inschool the following Monday.

“I needed to do it,” she says, noting that by

taking those summer classes, she only had threeclasses her senior year, which allowed her to behome with Javier much of the time. “I had alot of family support. It was tough because myparents had such high hopes for me. They werevery happy I had set my sights on becoming alawyer. They put the disappointment aside andhelped me fulfill my goal. Without their help, Iwouldn’t have been able to do that.”

Berrones-Rotchford started working as a legalaide while attending DePaul University Collegeof Law, and she immediately knew she hadfound her calling.

“I instantly fell in love with the idea of beingthe voice of someone who couldn’t speak forthemselves either because of their languagebarrier or ... they’re low income and feel theydon’t have a voice,” she says. “I had a passion forit.”

She became a legal aid lawyer and married,but when her husband, Matthew, lost his job,she became the sole breadwinner of a family ofthree.

Though Matthew quickly bounced back,Berrones-Rotchford started looking into privatepractice. She found Gil and Cruz Attorneys atLaw in Aurora in 2006, where the two partnersunderstood that pro bono work was importantto her.

“We’re not a law firm that sets our rates

unreasonably high,” Berrones-Rotchford says.“Our clients have some means to pay ourattorneys. [But] I didn’t want to overlook thefact that there are still people who don’t have themeans to afford a lawyer.”

In seven years, Berrones-Rotchford hasdonated hundreds of hours to work more than100 pro bono assignments, and she has beenawarded for her services, including the KaneCounty Bar Foundation Pro Bono Award in2010.

For her exemplary service to others, Berrones-Rotchford was chosen as the recipient of one ofseven inaugural Kane County Magazine Womenof Distinction Awards. She was awarded withher fellow winners at a luncheon Oct. 15 atAquaviva Winery in Maple Park, where nearly100 people supported their fellow communityleaders.

Berrones-Rotchford simply says she is happyGil and Cruz has allowed her to work pro bonocases, especially those assigned by Prairie StateLegal Services, where she has helped many non-English speakers win custody of their children,receive protective orders or file paperwork toreceive Social Security benefits for their adultchildren who have disabilities.

And she knows that everything has happenedfor a reason, she says.

She and her husband have been married 10years. They have a 2-year-old daughter, Natalia,and her husband legally adopted Javier, now 15.

“I wouldn’t have been so focused if [Javier]hadn’t come along when he came along,” shesays. “It was meant to happen; it happened for areason.”

“When I went to law school orientation indowntown Chicago … he was a newborn, andI took him with me. [A counselor there said],‘That’s so great you’re here supporting yourhusband.’ And I said, ‘No, it’s me.’

“She said, ‘Sweetheart, I went through lawschool myself. It’s really difficult; it’s not goingto be for you. You need to rethink this.’ It justmotivated me even more. [Javier] loves hearingstories like that. He says he wants to become amarine biologist. He’s a sophomore at OswegoHigh School, and he’s getting great grades.” kc

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WOMENWOMENWOMENofd i s t i n c t i o n

Inaugural Winner:Elizabeth Berrones-RotchfordIn October, seven local womenwere named Kane CountyMagazine’s inauguralWomen of Distinction for being representative rolemodels as

leaders in their fields and communities. Eachmonth throughMay, wewill feature oneWoman of Distinction and share her story.

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5 Singer/songwriter Lindsay Lawler recently sang

“Standing Tall” at the Capital Christmas Tree Lighting.

Lawler, pictured second from left, is wearing a dress from

Jane Pabon Boutique in Geneva. Jane Pabon’s Christina

Stammen and Jane Pabon styled Lawler for this event and

others. Photo provided

5Kimberly Elam proudly displays a T-shirt signed by Alec

Baldwin when he stopped into her shop, Kimmer’s Ice

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January Arts And Events In Kane County

ARTSJan. 4 — Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular, 8

to 11:30 p.m. at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45Symphony Way, in ElginThe concert will begin with the early rock-a-billy

years, the military years, the movie years and the’68 comeback special in black leather. The showwillclose with the Las Vegas and Concert years. Theshowwill star Shawn Klush, Cody Ray Slaughterand Donny Edwards with special guests DJ Fontana,The Sweet Inspirations and The Blackwood Quartetbacked by The Fabulous Ambassadors Tribute Band.Tickets are $49.50 for the main floor and $29.50 forthe balcony. For tickets or more information, visitwww.hemmens.org.

Jan. 5 — The Swordsmen, 8 p.m. at the FoxValley Repertory at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E.Main St., in St. CharlesBrandishing swords, witty comebacks and

manliness, master swordsmen Dirk Perfect andGuido Crescendo return to Pheasant Run with theiraward-winning brand of interactive swordplayfor the whole family. Learn honor and the art ofchivalry through some of the best comedic combatin the country! Tickets are $32. For tickets or moreinformation, call 630-584-6342 or visit www.foxvalleyrep.org.

Jan. 11 through Feb. 10 — “DeathTrap,”at the Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., in St.

CharlesA writer will go to any lengths to improve his

career. “DeathTrap” is a thrilling, chilling anddevilishly witty mystery, perfect for the chilly winterseason. For tickets, showtimes or more information,call 630-587-8521 or visit www.steelbeamtheatre.com.

Jan. 11 and 12 — American English, 8 p.m.Friday and Saturday at the Fox Valley Repertory atPheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., in St. CharlesThis Beatles tribute band is back to rock Pheasant

Run with the complete musical history of The FabFour. Here’s your chance to see the most belovedband in history, The Beatles, live in concert! From TheEd Sullivan show to Abbey Road, fans can twist andshout to their multiple chart-topping hits. Tickets are$42. For tickets or more information, call 630-584-6342 or visit www.foxvalleyrep.org.

Jan. 19 — 25 or 6 to 4: The ChicagoExperience, 8 p.m. at the Fox Valley Repertory atPheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., in St. CharlesGet ready for the ultimate Chicago experience

with the acclaimed tribute band called 25 or 6 to4. From your favorite songs like “Wishing YouWereHere,” “Hard to Say I’m Sorry” and “Saturday in thePark,” you will relive the incredible sound, emotionand energy of the legendary band Chicago. Ticketsare $32. For tickets or more information, call 630-584-6342 or visit www.foxvalleyrep.org.

Jan. 24 throughMarch 17 — “The Art ofMurder,” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m.Sundays and various Thursday performances at theFox Valley Repertory at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E.Main St., in St. CharlesFrom the writer of the hit “I Love You, You’re

Perfect, Now Change” comes the award-winningwhodunit about a frustrated artist, his wife, theirinsane art dealer and the odd housekeeper. Whensuccessful artist, Jack, learns that he has beenwronged by his flamboyant art dealer, Vincent, heplots a devious plan to kill him. Nothing is quite asit seems in this comedic game of clue full of twists,turns and deception. Tickets are $32 to $42. Fortickets or more information, call 630-584-6342 orvisit www.foxvalleyrep.org.

EVENTSJan. 1 — New Year’s Day Bird Walk, 8 a.m.

at Dick Young Forest Preserve, 39W115 Main St., inBataviaDress warmly for a fun bird walk. For more

information, call 630-479-1384.

Jan. 4 — Family Winter Escape: ComedyImprov, 7 p.m. at the Senior Center, 665 BarringtonAvenue, in CarpentersvilleThis will be a fast-paced and exciting form of

comedy where professional actors perform hilarioustheater games much like the ones you may haveseen on the popular television show “Who’s Lineis it Anyway?” Suitable for the whole family. Feeis $2 a person in advance and $3 a person at thedoor. Children 2 and younger are free. For moreinformation, visit www.dtpd.org.

Jan. 10 — Super Couponing 2 with JillCataldo, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Eola Community Center,555 S. Eola Road,in AuroraReady to

graduate tothe next levelof couponing?Jill Cataldo isback with moreadvanced tips oncutting grocerybills as well asfinding bargainson clothing,household andholiday items.Learn about theyear-long grocerycycle, the bestmonth to buyclothing, seasonalbargains and tipsfor clearance andonline shopping.Pre-registration is required. The fee is $5 forresidents and $7 for non-residents. To register or formore information, visit www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

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Jan. 12 — Stop-MotionAnimationWorkshop,2 p.m. at Gail BordenPublic Library, 270 N. GroveAvenue, in ElginKids will work in groups

to create stop-motionanimations using iPads. Theycan animate candy, LEGOpieces, their own drawingsand/or any small objectsthey bring in. Registrationis required. To register or formore information, call 847-742-2411 or visit www.gailborden.info.

Jan. 12 through February 23 — Birds ofIllinois Winter Exhibit, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondaythrough Saturday, closed Sundays, at Peck FarmInterpretive Center, 4038 Kaneville Road, in GenevaDid you know there are more than 10,000

species of birds in the world? Learn and explorethe species found in your own backyard and acrossIllinois in this free exhibit. Discover endangeredbirds of Illinois, how birds build nests, differentfeather uses and other fascinating bird knowledge.For more information, visit www.genevaparks.org.

Jan. 12, 19 and 26—Winter Walk throughthe Fabyan Japanese Garden, 1 to 2 p.m. at theFabyan Japanese Garden, off of Route 31, in GenevaCome learn about the history of the garden as

well as what makes Japanese gardens special in thewinter. A donation of $2 a person is requested. Formore information, visit www.ppfv.org.

Jan. 16 — Charles KrugWine Dinner, 6 p.m.at Atwater’s at The Herrington Inn and Spa, 15 S.River Lane, in GenevaThe Herrington Inn and its restaurant, Atwater’s,

will celebrate 20 years of hospitality in August 2013and will host events throughout the year. On Jan.

16, Atwater’swill showcasethe famouswines ofCharles KrugWinery, oneof the oldestand mostcelebratedwine makersin the NapaValley. ScottJohnson,the region’sCharles Krug

representative,and Atwater’ssommelier MarkCzubak will pairthe wines withan eclectic andseasonal Atwater’smenu created byexecutive chefJason Tsoris. Acocktail receptionwill begin at 6p.m. with dinnerbeginning at 7. For

more information or to make reservations, callAtwater’s at 630-208-8920 or email sommelierMark Czubak at [email protected].

Jan. 26 and 27 — Repticon: Exotic Animals,10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday, located at the Kane County Fairgrounds,525 S. Randall Road, in St. CharlesEnjoy a weekend packed with a great selection

of animals, reptile supplies and merchandise,entertaining seminars, live animal presentationsand much more. For pricing and more information,visit www.kanecountyfair.com.

Jan. 27 — Cantigny Bridal Show, 1 to 4 p.m.at Cantigny Park Visitor’s Center, 1S151 WinfieldRoad, in WheatonBrides and grooms are invited to gather ideas

and plan their special day at this annual showcase.

Guests will enjoy wine and champagne whilesampling delicious foods created by Cantigny’stalented culinary team. See elegant table andplace-setting options, too. Vendors offeringessential wedding products and services will beon site. Cost is $25 a person, parking included.Advance registration is requested by Jan. 18 at 630-260-8260 or [email protected]. kc

For additional calendar eventsand updated details, visit www.planitkane.com.Events calendar

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