Everything Geneva Welcomes Stephanie Doherty as Preferred Realtor
September 2, 2010 by Carl H. Martens
Filed under Real Estate
Everything Geneva would like to introduce you to our Preferred Relator, Stephanie Doherty.
Having lived in the Fox Valley for over thirty years, Stephanie has certainly seen the area become a favorite place to call home! Each town in the area has very distinct attributes yet posses many similarities. The Fox Valley is and will continue to be a “Great place to live and raise a family”!
This is a special place because folks moving into the area eagerly anticipate becoming part of the community while the people moving away often feel saddened. Stephanie feels very fortunate to have grown up, met her husband Don Doherty and raised her two children here in the Fox Valley!
She realizes you have many options when selecting an agent to represent you in the Real Estate transaction. Having a full time seven days a week professional staff does make all the difference! Her philosophy of serving clients with unsurpassed service, communication and genuine care for their needs is exactly what she would expect! Her accomplishments are listed below!
- #1 in St. Charles office for listings taken and sales for 11 years running
- #1 overall selling agent in St. Charles in 2009!
- #3 agent among all REALTORS in the Fox Valley
- Over 1/2 a $billion$ in transaction volume
- Top 1/2% in Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage nationwide
- Member of Coldwell Banker International Presidents Premier, the most prestigious and highest designation
Her aggressive marketing and negotiating strategy allows her listing clientele to receive maximum exposure to the buying market, bringing more possible buyers consequently providing the highest possible price!
As your buyers agent, her comprehensive knowledge of the area, and aggressive negotiating skills provide us the ability to provide “the perfect place to call home” for you and your family!
We are glad to announce Stephanie Doherty and her team as our preferred real estate agent for Everything Geneva!
Search homes for sale in Geneva as well as other metropolitan cities now!
Stephanie Doherty – ABR
Sales Associate
2690 E Main St
Saint Charles, IL 60174-2443
Office: (630) 377-1771
Direct: (630) 587-4656
Cell: (630) 643-3602
stephanie.doherty@cbexchange.com
Fundraiser Planned for Geneva High Graduate
January 3, 2010 by Carl H. Martens
Filed under Announcements
A Geneva High School graduate battling leukemia has the support of her alma mater.
The school’s Key Club is sponsoring a fundraiser at Noodles & Company in Geneva Commons from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday that will benefit Rachel Pinson, 26.
The restaurant will donate 25 percent of each purchase to her when customers say they are there for Rachel. Both dine-in and carry-out customers can participate, club adviser Kristine Toldness said.
Rachel Pinson’s mother, Mary Pinson, said the support her daughter has received is overwhelming and appreciated.
“People have come out of nowhere,” she said.
Rachel Pinson was diagnosed with leukemia in September and began aggressive treatment at the University of Chicago, including a stem cell transplant from her brother Austin, a senior at Geneva High School, her mother said. She noted he didn’t think twice about the donation.
“He gave her the gift of life,” she said.
Rachel Pinson has a master’s degree in exercise science and works as a certified massage therapist at Massage Envy in Geneva Commons, though she is unable to work until she regains her strength, her mother said.
“She has a very positive attitude and believes in the power of prayer,” Mary Pinson said.
Whatever donations are left once Rachel Pinson is in remission will be donated to a leukemia foundation, her mother said.
If you go
What: Fundraiser for Rachel Pinson, Geneva High School graduate diagnosed with leukemia
Where: Noodles & Company in Geneva Commons
When: 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6
More information: www.reachoutforrachel.com
Community Winter Market
December 4, 2009 by Carl H. Martens
Filed under Community Events
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Community Winter Market – Indoor market of the Geneva Green Market
Locally grown, minimally processed (or organic) produce, meat, dairy and
other products from local family farms are available at the Community Winter
Market, a local food green Farmers Market in Geneva, Illinois, for chefs,
foodies and everyday people – local, sustainable, fresh food!
When:
Saturdays
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
November 7, 14, Thanksgiving Dinner Localvore Challenge: November 21, Closed
November 28.
December 5, 12, Christmas Dinner Localvore Challenge: December 19, Closed
December 26.
Starting second and fourth Saturday of the Month
Open January 9 and 23, February 13 and 27, March 13 and 27
Spring is back to every Saturday until May 21, 2010, Closed April 3.
Web address: www.genevagreenmarket.org
Festival of the Vine
September 9, 2009 by Carl H. Martens
Filed under Community Events, Festivals
| September 11, 2009 | to | September 13, 2009 |
Photo provided by Geneva Daily Photo.
Savor the flavor of Geneva during our autumn harvest celebration, Festival of the Vine as Geneva restaurants create a “smorgasbord” of specialties all under a grand outdoor tent. The event also includes wine tastings, seminars and events, grape stomping, a flower market, a craft and gorgeous gourds show on Saturday & Sunday, first-rate musical entertainment plus great shopping in Geneva’s historic downtown. The Kids’ Patch offers a hay stack treasure hunt, tractor pull, gourd crafts, face painting and entertainment on Sept. 12-13 behind the old courthouse. General admission is free; fee for some activities. Geneva’s train station is located on S. Third Street just blocks from the festivities.
When: Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13, 2009
Where: W. State (Route 38) & N. Fourth Street
Age Range: All Ages
Ticket Phone: 630-232-6060
Contact: chamberinfo@genevachamber.com
Geneva Entrepreneur Thankful for Hometown Heritage
August 18, 2009 by Carl H. Martens
Filed under Business
Haastyle, an art business co-run by longtime Geneva resident Nate Winter, is making waves in Chicago with a bold artistic style and a new furniture line.
Chicago Social magazine’s August issue (available at news stands and fine Chicago retailers now) includes a feature article on the company in its “Radar Now!” section. The article explains Haastyle’s signature style of digital collage artwork and announces the launch of its new Furniture Art series.
Nate Winter (in red) and partner Nick Haas. Photo by Vivianne J. Odisho.
Winter, who lived in Geneva from 1993 until 2004 during which time he attended Geneva Middle School and Marmion Academy for high school, runs the Chicago-based art business with graphic artist Nick Haas.
Although he now resides in Chicago, Winter’s Geneva roots remain very important to him. “There’s an strong network of Geneva people who continue to be very supportive of the art we’re creating through Haastyle,” says Winter. “Although Geneva is miles away, the bond of growing up there is as strong as ever.”
Geneva opens cooling centers during record heat
June 23, 2009 by Carl H. Martens
Filed under Announcements
Cooling centers are available for Geneva residents today and Wednesday as the heat is projected to reach 100 for two or more consecutive days, officials said.
The combination of high heat and high humidity can be dangerous. Especially at-risk are the elderly, infants and young children, people with disabilities and those taking medications for chronic health conditions.
Cooling centers are located:
- Geneva City Hall, 22 S. St., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
- Genva Public Works Facility, 1800 South St., 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Geneva Fire Department Headquarters, 200 East Side Drive, 24 hours, seven days a week
For questions about the cooling centers, call 630-232-7494.
Officials from the city and the Kane County Office of Emergency Management and Health Department recommends the public take additional precautions during periods of extreme heat.
These precautions include:
- Frequent well-being checks on family members and the elderly and at-risk neighbors and relatives
- Drink plenty of fluids. Those with liver or kidney disease should check with their doctors.
- Never leave children or pets alone in a closed vehicle
- Avoid strenuous work during the warmest part of the day.
- Use a buddy system when working in extreme heat and take frequent breaks
- Stay indoors as much as possible
- Stay on the lowest level of your home out of the sun if air conditioning is not availble
- Eat balanced, light meals
- Limit alcohol
- Dress in loose-fitting, lightweight and light-colored clothes
- Protect the face and head with a wide-brimmed hat when out in the sun
Geneva and Batavia to Join Upstate Eight Conference
June 18, 2009 by Carl H. Martens
Filed under Athletics
With their current conference, the Western Sun in shambles, the Batavia and Geneva high school athletic programs look to join the two St. Charles schools in the Upstate Eight Conference (UEC). The schools both need final school board approval which should take place sometime this month, however it is anticipated both will join the Upstate Eight in 2010 after one final season in the Western Sun without any objections.
After its loss in the Class 7A Championship last season, Geneva looks to rebound.
Current members of the Upstate Eight Conference include:
- Bartlett High School
- East Aurora High School
- Elgin High School
- Lake Park High School
- Larkin High School
- Neuqua Valley High School
- St. Charles East High School
- St. Charles North High School
- South Elgin High School
- Streamwood High School
- Waubonsie Valley High School
Although Batavia and Geneva will be the UEC’s smallest schools, it is expected that they will be able to compete just fine and strengthen the conference as a whole.
Although the details of the additions are still being worked out, the basic plan is to split the UEC into two seven-team divisions based on enrollment. Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles East, St. Charles North, Elgin, Larkin and Streamwood would be in the smaller-school division while Bartlett, Lake Park, South Elgin, East Aurora, Neuqua, Waubonsie and new Metea Valley will compose the large-school division.
Most games played will be intra-divsion with some crossover.
One thing is for sure, fans in the Tri-Cities can expect to witness some great rivalries come the fall of 2010.
Foreclosure Number Takes a Dive in May
June 16, 2009 by Carl H. Martens
Filed under Market Updates
The month of may saw a total of 71 homes in the Tri-Cities and surrounding communities enter into foreclosure according to data provided by Realtytrac.com, a foreclosure tracking website.
When compared to the previous month of April that number showed a decline of 51 percent when Realtytrac reported 145 homes moved through the foreclosure process.
The foreclosures in May 2009 represent a year-over-year decline of 26 percent compared to the 96 homes in May 2008.
The reduction in foreclosures is a good thing for homeowners that aren’t in foreclosure or short sale trying to sell their homes because foreclosures and short sales tend to pull down the value of surrounding homes.
This is good news for the area, however it doesn’t mean that we are out of the woods yet.
By the numbers:
Number of foreclosures, Tri-Cities and Elburn, South Elgin, North Aurora, Maple Park, and Sugar Grove.
May 2009: 71
April 2009: 145
May 2008: 96
To learn how you can avoid foreclosure by short selling your home, contact us and one of our local real estate experts will contact you…remember there are alternatives to foreclosures.
- Search all Geneva foreclosures for sale
Kane County Electronics Recycling Dates for 2009
June 15, 2009 by Carl H. Martens
Filed under Announcements
Since Kane County began recycling obsolete electronic equipment in 2001, more than 30,000 local residents and small businesses have brought in 3.6 million pounds of items to be recycled – enough to fill 135 semi-trailers. Kane County has also recycled 140,000 old floppy disks, 100,000 CDs, 60,000 videocassettes, and 400,000 pounds of books.
Free of charge and open only to residents of Kane County and the Cities of Aurora and Elgin.
Dates:
Now open on Fridays and Saturdays of each month as follows:
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
2009
January 9 & 10
February 13 & 14
March 13 & 14
April 10 & 11
May 8 & 9
June 12 & 13
July 10 & 11
August 7 & 8
September 11 & 12
October 9 & 10
November 13 & 14
December 11 & 12
Location:
Kane County Circuit Clerk, 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles
Items Accepted for Recycling:
DO NOT BRING Manuals, Packing Material, Air Conditioners or other appliances, or Household Hazardous Wastes.
Computers and Peripherals:
Personal Computers, Monitors, Printers, Scanners, Modems, Tape, Disk, CD Drives, Cables, Keyboards, Mice, Plotters (Limit of 25 pieces on Towers/CPU’s and Monitors)
Entertainment Equipment:
Televisions, Camcorders, Cameras, Stereo Equipment (no speakers), Game Players, Joysticks
Office Equipment:
Telephones, Cell Phones, Pagers, Answering Machines, Typewriters, Calculators, Adding Machines, Fax Machines, Shredders, Copiers, Postage Meters
Other:
Microwave Ovens
Software:
Electronic Media: Floppy Discs, Compact Discs (and cases), Videotapes, Audio Cassettes)
Please remove all paper and recycle it with your mixed paper at home.
Books:
We also accept both hardbound and paperback books.
CO-SPONSORS
Kane County Department of Environmental Management
Cities of Aurora, Batavia, Elgin, Geneva, and St. Charles
FOR MORE INFORMATION: (630) 208-3841
Color Me Mine presents special events for the month of June
June 13, 2009 by Carl H. Martens
Filed under Retail
Color Me Mine presents something special for every age this month!
Make special gifts for Dads and Grads. Color Me Mine can share ideas and help you create that perfect gift.
PAINT ME A STORY-TEA PARTY
Tuesday June 16 • 10-11:30am
Children 2 to 7 years old will love the story and the beautiful illustrations of Miss Spider’s Tea Party. Juice and crackers will be served. $18 + tax-all inclusive. Make your reservations now.
PAINT ‘TIL YOU FAINT
Friday, June 19 • 9pm-Midnight
Are you a night owl? Paint from 9 pm to midnight, Friday June 19th. Special paint time rate of $5 with a minimum $10 pottery purchase.
CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC PARTY
Wednesday June 24 • 6-9pm
Watch the movie and enjoy our snacks while you paint. Make it a special Ladies’ Night out. Bring your own beverages. We’ll provide the snacks. Prizes. $15 per person plus pottery.
ADVENTURES IN ART
begins June 22
Painting, clay work and crafts. Sign up for a day or a whole week. See our classes page or call for details. Sign up early for extra savings.
KIDS PIZZA PARTY
Friday, June 26
Paint a balloon bank or your favorite character from the movie “UP” on a piece of pottery. We’ll teach painting techniques, eat pizza, play games. Call to sign up now.
Color Me Mine Geneva
in Geneva Commons
1432 Commons Dr.
ph: 630.845.0043
