This morning, Ad Manager Lisa Labuda and I visited the Foglia YMCA to greet people — and share some all-important Valentine's Day candy!

As we handed out candy hearts, we chatted with people about Lake Zurich Patch. So many people told us how much they love the site. Others were curious to learn what we're all about.

I just wanted to say thank you to the Foglia YMCA for letting us join them this morning. And thank you to the wonderful people we met as they stopped in for a workout! I hope you take the time to check out the site — and I encourage you to sign up for our free daily email newsletter.

I also want to welcome our newest blogger, Ed Blonski, who serves as the associate pastor at St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Our blogs give people the opportunity to write about what interests them. We're always looking for new bloggers!

And, finally, thank you to all of you loyal Patch readers! Thank you for returning to the site each day.

Patch loves Lake Zurich! Happy Valentine's Day!