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DeKALB – Aldermanic candidates agreed with the DeKalb Area Rental Association that the city overreached on the funding and inspection mechanism of the new housing ordinances. The candidates – Stephen Clark and Bill Finucane, for the 2nd Ward, and James Mitchell and Bob Snow,
for the 4th Ward – expressed varying degrees of disagreement about the inspections, which are funded through fees paid by landlords. “It’s a big waste of time, and a big waste of effort,” Mitchell said. “Having them inspected is one thing, but they shouldn’t be tagged with a fee, but with a fine if there’s something wrong.” The candidates for alderman and DeKalb mayor fielded ques-
tions from the landlord association at a private forum Wednesday night. The Daily Chronicle and other local media were invited to attend. As landlords, their questions to the candidates focused on housing issues and economic development. The city’s relationship with Northern Illinois University also was touched upon as well. Sixth Ward Alderman Dave Baker
was present, but declined to answer most of the questions because he is running unopposed. In November, the DeKalb City Council approved a series of ordinances designed to improved the city’s housing stock. Two of the key disagreements between the City Council and DARA were the fees and staffing levels to implement them. The candidates also expressed
cautious support for creating new tax increment financing districts, something the current City Council hired a firm to evaluate. However, they differed on whether the special tax mechanism should be used as an incentive to lure private business to the area, as the City Council had done with a $900,000 loan to Olive Garden.
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Cortland car dealer hit with ID theft
Forgotten heroes Program sheds light on plight of military dogs
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SYCAMORE – The owner of a Cortland used-car dealership was charged with seven counts of identity theft Wednesday for allegedly using his customers’ information to take out phony car loans. Terry Morrow Jr., owner of Silver Star Motors in Cortland, is being investigated for 25 cases of identity theft, seven of which involved DeKalb County residents, DeKalb County court records show. The Missouri Attorney General’s Office is investigating 18 Terry cases linked to Mor- Morrow Jr. row in Missouri. Morrow, 25, of the 1200 block of Christopher Court in Elgin, faces seven Class 2 felony charges, all punishable by up to seven years in prison. He is being held at DeKalb County Jail on $750,000 bond. No identity theft victim lost money, but each lending company Morrow used in his alleged scheme was defrauded of between $3,000 and $7,000, police said. DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott said police made an arrest just in time, as Morrow was about to close shop and leave Cortland. At about 10 p.m. Tuesday, police were informed a U-Haul was at the dealership being loaded with office supplies and all the cars that were for sale were gone. Morrow opened his Cortland business in April after moving from Missouri. Once in custody, Morrow explained to police how he carried out the identity thefts, Scott said.
DeKALB – Nero isn’t your average veteran. He served with the U.S. Navy in a bomb detection unit in Iraq and protected more than 3,000 soldiers during his deployment. But what separates Nero from most veterans are his four legs and furry coat. To fellow Iraq War veteran Danny Scheurer, Nero is more than a German shepherd. He is a hero. Both Scheurer and Nero were injured in the line of duty in Iraq. As a result, Scheurer receives roughly $1,000 a month from the government. Nero was in line for a How to help different fate. “His reward for getting injured was to be Dogs that don’t pass euthanized,” Scheurer the military’s post-service said. tests can be adopted only Scheurer and Nero by veterans with a security visited Northern Ilclearance. The organizalinois University on Wednesday to raise tion Save-A-Vet is taking awareness about mili- applications for anyone who t a r y w o r k i n g d o g s would like to help retired with stories similar to service dogs. Applications Nero’s. NIU’s Military are available on the group’s Student Services and website, www.Save-A-Vet. the Disability Resource org. Information also is Center hosted more available by calling the than 100 students, vet- group at 815-349-9647. erans and community members at the presenMore online tation titled “The Other Forgotten Soldier.” Visit Daily-Chronicle. As keynote speaker com to watch video of at the event, Scheurer also brought aware- Danny Scheurer and Nero. ness to the Save-A-Vet program, which he founded in 2007 to prevent military working dogs like Nero from being euthanized after their service. The program takes in former military working dogs who are deemed unfit for adoption after their service. The Military Working Dog school at Lackland Air Force Base administers tests to determine whether or not the dogs can be adopted.
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Danny Scheurer, founder and CEO of Save-A-Vet answers questions asked of him in a question and answer session about his organization as former military working dog Nero watches the crowd Wednesday in the Holmes Student Center in DeKalb.
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Giffords pleads for curbing firearms By ALAN FRAM The Associated Press
WASHINGTON – Severely wounded and still recovering, former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords begged lawmakers at an emotional hearing Wednesday to act quickly to curb firearms because “Americans are counting on you.” Not everyone agreed, underscoring the national political divide over gun control. Giffords’ 80-word plea was the day’s most riveting moment, delivered in a hushed, halting voice two years after the Arizona Democrat suffered head wounds in a Tucson shooting spree that killed six people. The session also came two months
after 20 first-graders and six women were slain by a gunman who invaded Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. At the same hearing, a top official of the National Rifle Association rejected Democratic proposals to ban assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines and said requiring background checks for all gun purchases would be ineffective because the Obama administration isn’t doing enough to enforce the law as it is. Even if stronger background checks did identify a criminal, “as long as you let him go, you’re not keeping him from getting a gun and you’re not preventing him from
getting to the next crime scene,” said Wayne LaPierre, the NRA’s executive vice president. He said poor enforcement is “a national disgrace.” Giffords, who retired from Congress last year, focused during her brief appearance on the carnage from armed assailants. “Too many children are dying,” she said at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. “Too many children. We must do something. It will be hard, but the time is now.” AP photo Guiding her in and remaining to testify was Mark Kelly, the retired Former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was seriously injured in the shooting that astronaut who is Giffords’ husband. killed six people in Tucson, Ariz., two years ago, sits with her husband Mark Kelly.
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Ryan returns home after release By MICHAEL TARM The Associated Press CHICAGO – Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan was released from prison before dawn Wednesday, stopping only briefly at a halfway house before he was allowed to travel home to serve the rest of his sentence for corruption. By midday, the 78-year-old was sitting in the living room of his spacious home in a leafy northern Illinois neighborhood in Kankakee beaming and surrounded by his children and grandchildren, said Ryan’s attorney and also a former governor, Jim Thompson. “If you could see his and his grandkids’ smiling faces,” said Thompson, speaking by phone from Ryan’s house. “He is surrounded by happy faces.” His discharge to home confinement just hours after arriving at the halfway house seemed to surprise even Thompson, who insisted Ryan got no special treatment. He said officials simply determined he didn’t need the services halfway homes provide such as assistance in writing checks and interviewing for jobs. “The bureau of prisons is tough,” Thompson said. “They don’t play favorites.” Ryan, a Republican, served fiveplus years behind bars for multiple corruption convictions, walking out of his federal prison in Terre Haute, Ind. at around 1 a.m. Wednesday – his son driving him the 200 miles north to Chicago. Looking relaxed and thinner than before prison, he walked past throngs of reporters into a Chicago halfway house just before 7 a.m. Wednesday. Wearing a gray business suit and tie, he smiled faintly but didn’t speak to reporters. Ryan was mostly quiet during the long drive from Indiana to Chicago, making a detour to Michigan Avenue to take in the Christmas lights still up along the city’s iconic shopping street,
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Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan (center) arrives at a halfway house Wednesday in Chicago after serving five-plus years in federal prison on corruption charges. Thompson said. “It is such a stark change from penitentiary life,” Thompson said outside the halfway house before traveling on to Kankakee. “He has to become accustomed again to being on the outside.” Among the stark changes for Ryan is living at home without his wife of 55 years, Lura Lynn Ryan. Before she died in 2011, officials did allow the exgovernor to visit her when she was sick with cancer, though he wasn’t allowed to attend her funeral. Ryan has suffered from his own health problems, including kidney disease. Ryan’s status as an ex-governor didn’t win him special consideration in the decision to let him skip the halfway house and go home, Bureau of Prisons spokesman Chris Burke said later Wednesday. “It’s not unheard of,” he said. Elderly inmates or those who have families willing to take care of them
can win exemptions from mandates to spend at least several days at a halfway house, Burke said. He wasn’t permitted to speak specifically about the factors in Ryan’s case. The question of whether Ryan would be able to forego a stint at the halfway house came up earlier, Thompson said. But he said a final decision was made by prison officials only Wednesday morning. Ryan will be under home confinement until his sentence officially ends July 4, meaning he will only be allowed to leave on rare occasions, including for doctor’s appointments or to go to church, and only with prior permission, Burke said. Ryan will still be subject to strict rules, including prohibitions against speaking to the media. Thompson added that Ryan was granted retirement status by authorities, so he won’t be required to find a job.
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Rantoul air museum worth the visit
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By DAVE HINTON The Champaign News-Gazette RANTOUL – It’s almost back to its glory, the yellowpainted classic fighter modeled on ones a World War II ace used to fly. The P-51H Mustang, being restored in honor of Louisiana’s Lt. Col. Claude Crenshaw, is “the belle of the ball” at the newly revived Chanute Air Museum in Rantoul, said curator Mark Hanson. The elegant and deadly 1945 model’s restoration will be finished soon after years of work. Some minor paint work will have to wait for spring. Along with a new, modular timeline that won’t be damaged if walls get wet in the leaky building, a “Dream of Flight” exhibit featuring Leonardo da Vinci courtesy of Rantoul’s Taylor Studios and some classic simulators with a lot of help from Frasca Aviation, it’s another sign of the museum’s recent renaissance. Nancy Kobel, president of the museum’s governing board, was staffing the ticket center on a recent weekday. “We’re on the upswing,” she said. “We’ve learned how to get more done by using our money efficiently.” It doesn’t get cheaper than free, so there are plenty of volunteers, including two restoration buffs. Norm Meyers, aka “Mustanger,” said “the restoration effort is actually nearing completion. We are doing some final touches, but will
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Mark Hanson, curator of the Chanute Air Museum, looks over a P-51H Mustang, which is currently being restored at the museum’s hangar, on Dec. 12 in Rantoul. have to wait until spring before we can complete some remaining exterior paint work,” he said. The yellow nose and “Louisiana Heatwave” logo match one of Crenshaw’s P51Ds before he started flying P51Hs after the war. The restoration done by Meyers and Curt Arseneau of Champaign began Oct. 1, 2003, on the plane, which is on loan indefinitely from the Air Force Museum, Hanson said. The bright paint matches that carried on two P-51Ds Crenshaw flew in the 369th
Fighter Squadron/359th Fighter Group in the fall and winter of 1944, Arseneau and Meyers said. During his tour, Crenshaw became an ace with seven air victories and 3.3 ground victories, the restorers said. All of the funding for the restoration has been from donations to the project via the website or by Meyers’ employer, Best Buy, which offers donations for community volunteer service. “So the museum hasn’t had to pay anything for the restoration,” Arseneau said.
“We have spent a little bit of our own money, but not lately since volunteers stepped up.” It was labor, not much material, that was most in need. “Curt and I have put in approximately 4,500 man-hours in the shop and probably another 2,000 hours doing online and other research,” Meyers said. “In that time, we have spent just under $9,000 on the restoration, and half of that was spent just on the canopy, windshields and exterior paint.” That includes Meyers’ eye for super shopping finds. While looking for plastic lenses for the wingtip lights, “instead of spending a couple of hundred [dollars] for custom molded units, I found a plastic wine carafe with the right shape and cut and fabricated our own for about two bucks,” he said. Arseneau said his reward for three years of work is “getting into the museum free any time I want to, and getting to put my hands on that historic machine.” He said the P51 was the fastest piston engine airplane on the American side. The H model was lighter and more powerful than the ones Crenshaw flew in his battles with German aces, Arseneau said. “This model was about 50 mph faster and 600 pounds lighter, a complete redesign from the original,” he said. “You could climb faster and turn tighter with added horsepower from the Rolls Royce Merlin engine.”
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8LOCAL BRIEF Buffet fundraiser set for Pay-It-Forward House SYCAMORE – The Sycamore Veterans of Foreign Wars and Tom’s Country Store & Catering are hosting a fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. Feb. 9 for the Pay-ItForward House in Sycamore. An all-you-can-eat buffet dinner will be at the VFW, 121 S. California St., Sycamore. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 12 and younger. Barbecue chicken and rib tips, rotisserie pork sandwiches, baked beans, potato salad, applesauce, coleslaw, rolls and dessert will be served.
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CORTLAND – Cortland Township residents will gather today to vote on whether to pursue legal action in an attempt to stop the landfill expansion planned by Waste Management. At 7 p.m. today at the Cortland Township offices, 14 S. Prairie St., all registered voters in Cortland Township are invited to vote on whether there should be a tax levy to cover an estimated $60,000 in legal costs to seek an injunction against Waste Management. Opponents of the landfill expansion hope a judge will provide a favorable interpretation of a statute that could give townships authority to control garbage disposal within its own boundaries. The DeKalb County Board superseded the township’s vote against the landfill expansion almost three years ago. Frankie Benson, organizer of the special meeting, said she did not know the exact motions that would be voted on as wording could always change and more items could be added. The two proposed action items read as follows: To authorize the township electors to assess a special levy to all township parcel owners to cover the legal costs of the above authorization and to retain the firm of Jeep & Blazer; and to authorize the township electors to open a special account for donations towards legal expenses. Benson said the special account would assist in covering legal costs should voters pursue action. Cortland Town President Robert Seyller said while he and many in Cortland have never been in favor of the expansion, there is little that can be done to stop it. He said the town was voiceless in the process, which is why he reached out to Waste Management and secured benefits for Cortland should an expansion go through. The town would receive roughly $1 million for projects the taxpayers would not have to fund and roughly $30,000 for firefighter training related to potential landfill emergencies. Seyller said the town also was able to negotiate an increase in the protection zone from a half-mile to one mile for property value protection and stricter well-water monitoring. “The general public thinks we somehow have the ability to say no, but we had absolutely no control or voice in the process,” Seyller said. “We basically got run over by a bus and backed over a couple times to show we have no voice.” Benson, however, has not given up the fight. She encouraged all township residents to come out, discuss the issue and vote. She said those who do come out should be prepared for cold conditions because of poor heating in the facility. “I hope as many Cortland Township electors come to the special meeting as possible. We need to hear from each other,” she said. “It will be very cold and we will do our best with heat but everyone should bundle up.” If voters choose not to challenge the expansion, Waste Management would be closer to growing its landfill to accept garbage from 17 other counties including Cook. The additional garbage would generate enough revenue to fund the $27 million DeKalb County Jail expansion.
“I hope as many Cortland Township electors come to the special meeting as possible. We need to hear from each other.” Frankie Benson Meeting organizer
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Vicki Sliga helps customers Wednesday at the DeKalb post office. After 34 years, today is her final day with the U.S. Postal Service.
Longtime postal workers retire Retirees celebrated at reception in DeKalb By JEFF ENGELHARDT jengelhardt@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Before Facebook and Twitter were even ideas, Vicki Sliga was helping connect DeKalb residents to people around the world. After 34 years, Sliga has left her stamp on the DeKalb post office as a distribution clerk and window clerk, often serving as the first person residents would rely on to get their packages and letters into the correct hands. Moments after helping one last college student apply for a passport to open doors around the world, Sliga reflected on her three-plus decade career. “I love the people I work
with and I love the people I help everyday,” she said. “It was a great place to work and great fun.” As with most industries, the U.S. Postal Service has experienced major changes since 1983. Although Sliga could not prognosticate on the future, she said the efficiencies that already have been achieved are amazing. When she first started, all mail was hand sorted, but now the office uses technology that automatically sorts it and packages can be delivered within 48 hours. “It’s still always amazing to see the volume of mail that is moved,” she said. Although she has no plans for her retirement, she is
looking forward to one perk. No longer will the natural stress of holiday seasons be amplified by the massive increase of mail she has learned to manage for the majority of her life. Tracey Willis, a supervisor at the post office, said that stress was never evident from Sliga or Mary Dickey, a distribution clerk who also is retiring after 24 years of service. Willis was part of a retirement celebration Wednesday that included a speech from the postmaster honoring the combined 58 years of service the women gave the office. “They were great employees,” Willis said. “They will be missed, but we’re happy for them. They deserve it.”
Both dine-in and carry-out are available. Tickets will be available at the door. They are available in advance from Sycamore VFW; Tom’s Country Store & Catering, 456 N. Main St.; Sycamore Chamber of Commerce, 407 W. State St.; and the Pay-It-Forward House, 719 Somonauk St. The Pay-It-Forward House provides a home-away-from-home for friends and family of patients receiving medical treatment in DeKalb County. For information, call 815-895-7548 or visit payitforwardhouse.org.
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8LOCAL BRIEFS Nominations wanted for senior service award The Salute to Senior Service program is seeking nominations for adults ages 65 and older who volunteer at least 15 hours a month to their favorite causes. Nominations will be accepted between Friday and March 31, and state winners will be selected by popular vote at www. SalutetoSeniorService.com, according to a news release. A panel of senior care experts will pick the national Salute to Senior Service honoree from among the state winners. Program sponsor, Home Instead Inc., will donate $500 to each of the state winner’s favorite nonprofit organizations and $5,000 to the national winner’s favorite charity. To complete the nomination form online, see www.SalutetoSeniorService.com. Completed nomination forms also can be mailed to Salute to Senior Ser-
vice, P.O. Box 285, Bellevue, NE 68005. For more information, call 815-754-1300.
Volunteer projects sought for NIU Cares Day DeKALB – Organizers are seeking suggestions for project sites for the annual NIU Cares Day on April 20. The event, organized by Northern Illinois University’s Student Involvement & Leadership Development, sends volunteers to locations around DeKalb County to complete projects that help community agencies, nonprofit organizations and local residents, according to a news release. The effort is meant to thank the community for supporting the university. Applications are available at niucaresday.niu.edu and are due by March 25. For more information, call coordinator Destiny McDonald at 815-753-6511.
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Storms boost river levels the ASSoCiAted PreSS ST. LOUIS – Some droughtstarved Midwestern rivers that had been near record low levels were on the verge of flooding Wednesday, after storms dumped up to 3 inches of rain on some parts of the region. Forecasters said rivers would see a dramatic, if temporary, rise over the next few days, with some waterways expected to swell by as much as 15 feet. Even the Mississip-
pi River is expected to rise by up to 10 feet in areas between St. Louis and Cairo. Although the Mississippi will remain far below flood stage, several smaller rivers are expected to spill over their banks. “Just the fact that we’re in a drought and talking about flooding is pretty amazing,” said Mark Fuchs, a hydrologist for the National Weather Service office in suburban St. Louis. Storms Tuesday and Wednesday brought high
winds, hail and tornadoes to parts of the Midwest and South. Thousands lost power and one death was reported in Tennessee. It was part of a strange weather pattern. Consider Missouri: On Tuesday, while Kansas City was dealing with blowing snow and a winter weather advisory, golfers in St. Louis were teeing off in 68-degree temperatures and joggers in Columbia were marveling at a record high of 77 degrees.
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8OBITUARIES LOIS ECKLUND Born: Jan. 29, 1939 Died: Jan. 29, 2013
ROCKFORD – Lois Ecklund, 74, of Rockford, Ill., died on her birthday, Jan. 29, 2013. She was the daughter of Walter and Mae Ostrom, both of whom preceded her in death. She married John Bamberger on June 18, 1960; John died June 24, 1970. She married Gary Ecklund on Dec. 27, 1972. She is survived by her husband, Gary, and the following family – Steven and Becky Bamberger and their children: Brooke, Cole and his fiancee, Myriam Penn, and Taylor and her fiance, Zach Adams, and their daughter, Addi; Carl and Cheryl Ecklund and their daughters: Kelsey and Kendra; Todd and Penny Bamberger and their sons: John and Jacob; Jeff and Ann Chapetta and their daughters: Abby and Lily; sister, Shirley Peterson, and brother-in-law, Dick Peterson; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dr. Robert and Pat Ecklund; and special friends, John and Lucy Anderson, and Anders and Arline Gredenius. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Broadway Covenant Church, 3525 Broadway Road, Rockford. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Friday,
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Man would pocket loan proceeds • id theft Continued from page A1 Scott said Morrow would find a vehicle for sale online and use that information, along with customer information he obtained through his dealership, to take out a loan from a finance company. Morrow told police he would give the finance companies a bogus address for the borrower. Morrow would never actually buy the vehicles, but pocketed the loan proceeds. Once he received the loan, he would make initial payments but then stop, Scott
said. Because he provided incorrect addresses to the loan companies, those institutions would have a difficult time tracking down the customers who had the loans in their names, Scott said. According to court documents, police were tipped off when a customer of the dealership reported receiving a payment book for a loan for a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, even though he had purchased a 2001 Ford Windstar from the dealership in October. Finance company representatives told police they had all of the customer’s information, including a photo-
graph copy of his driver’s license. When police contacted Morrow about the situation, Morrow told them his website had been hacked and he too was a victim of identity theft because of the hacking, court records show. But police discovered two other DeKalb County residents with similar problems at the dealership and later learned the Missouri Attorney General’s Office was investigating Morrow over similar complaints from residents. Scott said he expects the Missouri Attorney General’s Office to file charges and will inform them of the arrest.
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Israel sets off rare airstrikes on Syria By BEN HUBBARD The Associated Press
BEIRUT – Israel conducted a rare airstrike on a military target inside Syria near the border with Lebanon, foreign officials and Syrian state TV said Wednesday, amid fears President Bashar Assad’s regime could provide powerful weapons to the Islamic militant group Hezbollah. Regional security officials said Israel had been planning in the days leading up to the airstrike to hit a shipment of weapons bound for
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changing” in the hands of Hezbollah by enabling the group to carry out fiercer attacks on Israel and shoot down Israeli jets, helicopters and surveillance drones. A U.S. official said the strike hit a convoy of trucks but did not give an exact location. The Syrian military confirmed the strike in a statement read aloud on state TV, but it said the jets bombed a military research center in the area of Jamraya, northwest of the capital, Damascus, and about 10 miles from the border with Lebanon.
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Nero, a 12-year-old former military working dog, looks on at the crowd during a presentation about Save-A-Vet, the organization that now takes care of Nero, at the Holmes Student Center on Wednesday in DeKalb.
Average deployed dog saves 3 to 5 soldiers a day • DOGS Continued from page A1 Scheurersaidmorethan4,500 dogs fail these tests because they have suffered injuries or have post-traumatic stress disorder from their time in the military. The only people certified to take care of what the government considers “hazardous equipment” are veterans who have been given security clearance in their time of duty, which most military veterans have obtained. Dogs have accompanied America’s troops overseas since World War I. The U.S. armed forces are aided by a force of about 2,000 dogs. They are used to guard military bases, sniff out explosives and help with search and rescue operations. According to Scheurer, the average deployed dog saves three to five soldiers a day. As founder and CEO of Save-A-Vet, he simply is returning the favor. The program currently houses 13 veterans and their dogs, a number Scheurer hopes to increase dramatically in the future. Many people at the event were eager to help the organization after hearing Scheurer’s presentation and learning more about the program. Scheurer stressed that volunteering goes further than fundraising.
He said he hopes to work with many more colleges like NIU to help raise awareness about the issue and get more hands to help him build the organization. NIU business student and Navy veteran Thaddeus Hupp would like to lend one of those helping hands. He currently is working to set up a Save-A-Vet philanthropy at the College of Business. Jarvis Purnell, acting director of Military Student Services at NIU, also was inspired by Scheurer’s cause, and said he hoped the other attendees were, too. “The goal was to get the community out here, those connected with the military and those not connected, to become aware of the issues veterans face when they come home,” he said. Although he appreciates the effort many are making to help expand his organization, Scheurer said ideally the program wouldn’t be necessary. “If we don’t have to exist anymore, that’s a good thing,” he said. “It means the government is doing their job.” The Save-A-Vet program is currentlyacceptingapplications for veterans interested in taking care of dogs like Nero. Scheurer said the job is simple. “We just give them love and care,” he said. For former military working dogs like Nero, that can make all the difference.
MIDLAND CITY, Ala. – A gunman holed up in a bunker with a 6-year-old hostage kept law officers at bay Wednesday in an all-night, all-day standoff that began when he killed a school bus driver and dragged the boy away, authorities said. SWAT teams took up positions around the gunman’s rural property and police negotiators tried to win the kindergartener’s safe release. The gunman, identified by neighbors as Jimmy Lee Dykes, a 65-year-old retired truck driver, was known around the neighborhood as a menacing figure who once beat a dog to death with a lead pipe, threatened to shoot children for setting foot on his property and patrolled his yard at night with a flashlight and a shotgun. He had been scheduled to appear in court Wednesday morning to answer charges
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Heavily armed men move away from the suspect’s home at the scene of a Dale County hostage scene Wednesday in Midland City, Ala. Authorities were locked in a standoff Wednesday with a gunman authorities say on Tuesday intercepted a school bus, killed the driver, snatched a 6-year-old boy and retreated into a bunker at his home in Alabama. he shot at his neighbors in a dispute last month over a speed bump. The standoff along a red dirt road began Tuesday afternoon, after a gunman boarded a stopped school bus filled with children in the town of Midland City, popu-
lation 2,300. Sheriff Wally Olson said the man shot the bus driver when he refused to hand over a 6-year-old child. The gunman then took the boy away. “As far as we know there is no relation at all. He just wanted a child for a hostage
situation,” said Michael Senn, a pastor who helped comfort the traumatized children after the attack. The bus driver, Charles Albert Poland Jr., 66, was hailed by locals as a hero who gave his life to protect 21 students. The boy’s classmates, their parents and other members of this small Bible Belt community gathered in several churches and held a candlelight vigil in the town square Wednesday evening to pray for Poland and for the boy’s safety. Some in the square joined together to sing “Amazing Grace.” Authorities gave no details on the standoff, and it was unclear if Dykes made any demands from his underground bunker, which resembled a tornado shelter. The sheriff said in a brief statement Wednesday evening that negotiators continued talking to the suspect and “at this time we have no reason to believe that the child has been harmed.”
Candidates discuss city’s relationship with NIU • CANDIDATeS Continued from page A1 “If you have a business that says ‘I can’t come into DeKalb unless I get money,’ I think that’s a bad business model,” Snow said. “But sometimes there are times we can help.” The prospect of the new Irongate subdivison – which will have more than 1,000 houses in it – also hung over the discussion. While Finucane and Snow expressed caution on going forward with developments like it, Mitchell was more critical of ShoDeen Construction, the developer behind Irongate. “We have many, many homes that are empty. It’s all around us. Why do we
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Sixth Ward Alderman Dave Baker gives his final remarks Wednesday at a private candidate’s night, hosted by the DeKalb Area Rental Association, as other local candidates look on. need your new development at Irongate?” Mitchell said. Clark said he was fine with more housing developments, as long as the process was fair. “So as long as we are fair with who’s paying what, in
a fair marketplace, if they can sell things, let them try to do that,” Clark said. The city’s relationship with NIU was also referenced. Each of the candidates have or had some kind of NIU connection. Snow
and Mitchell’s involvement was limited to their student careers. Finucane is currently NIU’s transportation manager, while Snow used to be the assistant to the dean of the NIU College of Law. One landlord asked if they’d say no to the university on building new structures. Only Baker expressed a willingness to declare a moratorium on new university buildings. Finucane defended the new residence hall, saying they are replacing beds, not adding them as the landlord suggested. Snow and Mitchell, and to a lesser extent Clark, said the university needs to limit itself in terms of construction, but did not offer any serious policy suggestions.
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The couple, who both owns guns, has formed a political action committee called Americans for Responsible Solutions that backs lawmakers who support gun restrictions. “We’re simply two reasonable Americans who realize we have a problem with gun violence and we need Congress to act,” Kelly said. Wednesday’s session played out in a hearing room packed to capacity. While both sides appealed to their followers beforehand to arrive early and fill the room, most in the public audience of around 150 appeared to be gun-control sympathizers, including relatives of the shootings at Virginia Tech. “There should be gun control,” said Neeta Datt of Burtonsville, Md., who with Christa Burton of Silver Spring,
Md., was first on line for public seats. Both are members of Organizing for Action, the Obama political organization that is now pushing his legislative agenda. The hearing kicked off a yearinwhichPresidentBarack Obama and members of Congress are promising to make gun restrictions a top priority. Obama has already proposed requiring background checks for all gun sales and reviving both an assault weapons ban and a 10-round limit on the size of ammunition magazines, and several Democrats have introduced bills addressing those and other limitations. After the hearing, Giffords and Kelly met privately with Obama at the White House. At the Capitol, senators’ remarks during the hearing illustrated the gulf between the two parties. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, joined others in lauding Giffords but expressed little inter-
est in curbing firearms. “Unfortunately in Washington, emotion I think often leads to bad policies,” said Cruz, a freshman elected with strong tea-party backing. He said gun control efforts too often “restrain the liberties of law-abiding citizens,” not criminals. Republicans blamed the nation’s gun troubles on a list of maladies including a lack of civility, violent video games and insufficient attention to people with mental problems. Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa, top Republican on the panel, said that while he welcomed the renewed focus on guns, “The deaths in Newtown should not be used to put forward any gun control proposal that’s been floating around for years.” Democrats countered that a need to improve gun restrictions was obvious. Sen. Charles Schumer of New York said omitting gun limits from the debate “is like not including cigarettes when discussing
lung cancer.” Republicans and the NRA are not the only hurdles Democrats face in trying to push gun legislation through Congress this year. It is also unclear what several Democratic senators facing re-election in GOPleaning states in 2014 will do, such as including Sens. Max Baucus of Montana, Mark Begich of Alaska and Mark Pryor of Arkansas. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., the committee’s chairman, said he hoped his panel would write gun control legislation next month, though he did not specify what it might contain. In his opening remarks, he voiced support for requiring broader background checks that would help keep criminals and the mentally ill from obtaining firearms, and he has also introduced legislation that would make it a federal crime for someone to purchase a gun for a person who would not be legally allowed to have one.
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Community spirit shines through local sports contests
8LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Seeking tips on mayoral forums for candidates To the Editor: I am looking for suggestions to make it easier for local voters to understand the ideas and positions of DeKalb’s four mayoral candidates. While several forums allow the candidates to put forth ideas on a handful of issues, there are few ways for citizens to follow up by asking for clarification or a more complete answer. Further, most
of the public forums do not readily allow candidates to question one another. When candidates question each other, their strengths and weaknesses are more likely to be revealed, issues confronting the city are more likely to receive in-depth consideration and inconsistencies or factual errors are more likely to be revealed. All four mayoral candidates agree that it is important to have a public forum in which citizens can raise issues and explore them in greater
depth through back-and-forth discussions. In addition, the candidates agree on the value of responding directly to each other in an appropriately moderated setting. The problem is in finding or creating a forum in which such discussions could take place. Perhaps the Daily Chronicle or the local radio stations could run such a forum. Or, assuming it is legal, perhaps the city could make available public television facilities and, under sponsorship
of local organizations, allow the candidates to have an ongoing televised public dialogue with citizens and each other. Assuming that others accept the basic premise – that exploring issues in more depth with the mayoral candidates is of value – ideas on how to pull this off and with what sponsorship would be greatly appreciated. Herb Rubin DeKalb
Republicans should focus on future, not Obama
The great turnout at this year’s girls and boys basketball games between DeKalb and Sycamore high schools made for a fun event once again. The games, which also serve as closing ceremonies for the Castle Challenge fundraiser, are a fun way for the friendly rivals to show community spirit while raising money for their schools’ athletic programs. More than 4,000 people attended the games Friday at the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center, school officials said, and the challenge raised an expected $65,000 for the athletic programs at the cities’ high schools and middle schools. The Castle Challenge will continue next school year, as will the football and basketball games that are such popular community events. We are confident the community’s sports fans will support their teams and give the games a bigtime feel. For the record New in the fall will be the Illinois High School AssociaThe Castle Challenge will tion state football champicontinue next school year, onships, which will bring as will the football and eight state championships basketball games that are to Huskie Stadium over a such popular community two-day period Nov. 29 and events. We are confident the 30, the Friday and Saturday community’s sports fans will after Thanksgiving. support their teams and give The same community the games a big-time feel. spirit that has made the Castle Challenge such a success also will be counted upon to make the football championships a boon. Volunteers will be needed to maximize the event’s potential, and sponsors are essential to donate needed supplies. As with the Castle Challenge, the work won’t be without local benefit: The football championships will bring many visitors to town and should inject money into the local economy. The games also are exciting and a good way to see college and professional players of tomorrow. We have no doubt there will be a good crowd in attendance in the fall when the Barbs and the Spartans face off at Huskie Stadium. We also hope that spirit carries over when the football state championships come to town a few weeks later.
8 ANOTHER VIEW VIEWS Rameesh Ponnuru
Conservatives need to get over President Barack Obama. It’s time to adjust to a world in which he is never going to be on the ballot again. That’s going to require a big change in the psychology of Republicans both in Washington and around the country. They disagree with Obama’s policies. They see in his personality narcissism untempered by warmth. They find his lectures irritating, and resent his soft press coverage. They spent four years trying to discredit him with the public. They need to accept that they failed. It’s still in Republicans’ interest for the public to turn on Obama, as it was in Democrats’ interest for the public to turn on President George W. Bush the way it did in his second term. But if that happens, it will be because Obama’s healthcare plan becomes an undeniable failure, or the economy gets worse, or events overseas make his foreign policy look naive. It won’t be because Republicans keep denouncing him. Republicans can and should continue to stand for their principles on the many occasions when they conflict with Obama’s. What they shouldn’t do is conceive of their near-term political task as winning a series of confrontations with the president. Because they’re unlikely to win very often. Obama has inherent advantages in political debates with more than 200 House Republicans, and his re-election will only strengthen his hand, at least for now. The Republicans are better off sidelining Obama to the extent they can and fighting congressional Democrats – or, better yet, getting congressional Democrats to fight one another. There are signs the party is beginning to understand this. John Boehner, the Republican speaker of the House, has said he will consider whatever gun legislation the Senate passes, putting the onus on Democrat Harry Reid, the Senate majority leader. The Senate has enough pro-gun Democrats – including, historically, Reid himself
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Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, and the House GOP leadership speak recently to reporters after a closed-door meeting on avoiding a potential debt crisis, at the Capitol in Washington. Boehner has said he will consider whatever gun legislation the Senate passes, putting the onus on Democrat Harry Reid, the Senate majority leader. – to make it an open question whether an assault-weapons ban can pass the chamber. If it fails there, Boehner can get the policy result he wants without lifting a finger. Supporters of the ban would then be disappointed with Democrats rather than enraged by Republicans. Republicans are making the same calculation on the budget. The House temporarily lifted the debt limit Jan. 23 in return for making the Senate pass a budget, a legal obligation it hasn’t met since 2009. Speaking for other Democratic senators, Charles Schumer of New York said they will comply. This year, then, Democrats won’t be able to just take shots at Republican spending cuts. They will have to pass and defend the taxes and deficit spending contained in their own plan. Then they will have to take that bill to conference with the House bill. Obama will, of course, have a strong influence on those negotiations. But he will be outside the room, and he won’t be the main subject of the news stories. When Congress uses its regular procedures to legislate instead of setting up high-stakes talks with the president, its members make him a less important figure. The president’s liberal inaugural address furthers the Republican strategy of shrinking his presence in the congressional debate. Pundits said he had “thrown down the gauntlet,” but much of his agenda had little to do with congressional Republicans. Major changes on climate policy will come from the federal bureaucracy, not Congress, and everyone knows it. Measures recognizing same-sex marriage will probably advance, but neither Congress nor the president will have much
to do with them. The president’s call for new gun laws is as much a challenge to his own party as to Republicans. A strategy of disengagement from Obama won’t yield great policy breakthroughs for conservatives. Yet neither will a strategy of confrontation. Republicans hold a minority share of power in Washington. They shouldn’t conduct themselves in a way that gives their supporters excessive hope. And they shouldn’t give themselves a disproportionate share of ownership in the mostly dismal results of national politics. The less they define themselves as an anti-Obama party, the more Republicans will avoid a pitfall that conservative pollster David Winston has identified: The public sees hostility as playing a more important role than principle in Republicans’ opposition to Obama. A party that aspires to governing the country should avoid looking petty. There are limits to how far this strategy can be pursued. Obama is going to be president for four more years, after all, and Republicans will sometimes be duty-bound to work with him and more often to criticize his actions. At the same time, they should keep in mind that it’s more important to build a post-Obama future for conservatism. That future will probably be led by a governor who has played little part in any of Washington’s battles between Republicans and Obama.
• Ramesh Ponnuru is a Bloomberg View columnist, a visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a senior editor at National Review.
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No one disputes that the nation’s ongoing recovery from the recession that began in late 2007 is the most sluggish since the Great Depression. The question of what’s causing the sluggishness and what should be done about it, though, highlights a deep ideological divide among Americans and their leaders. Richard Vedder, professor emeritus of economics at Ohio University, makes a compelling argument that the anemic growth of the U.S. economy in recent years is a result of, instead of a justification for, expanded government aid in the form of food stamps, extended unemployment benefits and Social Security disability payments. Writing in the The Wall Street Journal recently, Vedder said that this type of government support has made it more attractive not to work, which has led to a drop in the percentage of Americans in the work force and an attendant decline in economic output. “True enough, the economy isn’t growing very much,” Vedder wrote. “But if you pay people to stay at home, many will do so rather than seek employment or accept jobs where the pay doesn’t meet their expectations.” Vedder points out that “if today the country had the same proportion of persons of working age employed as it did in 2000, the U.S. would have almost 14 million more people contributing to the economy,” which in turn would mean that, conservatively estimated, gross domestic product would be more than 5 percent higher than it is today. Back in the old days of mid-20th-century America, the notion that people should work for a living was pretty much universal. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the hero of big-government proponents, clearly stated that people should work in exchange for assistance, rather than simply receiving handouts. “Continued dependence upon relief induces a spiritual and moral disintegration fundamentally destructive to the national fiber,” FDR said in an address to Congress in January 1935. “To dole out relief in this way is to administer a narcotic, a subtle destroyer of the human spirit. It is inimical to the dictates of sound policy. It is in violation of the traditions of America.” Government has no magic powers to instantly heal the economy. But policies that create disincentives to work and therefore inhibit growth can have the opposite effect. The Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch
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A bitterly cold air mass will arrive today with strong winds. This will create wind chills near zero. Don’t be surprised by a passing snow lurry at times. Highs will be running 15 degrees below normal. The sun will return Friday, but temperatures will remain well below normal. There is a good chance of snow by Friday night with 1-2 inches of snow possible. It will be warmer by Sunday.
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Sports
Nate Robinson scores 16 of his 24 points in the second quarter to lead the Bulls to a 104-88 victory over the Bucks. PAGE B2
SECTION B Thursday, January 31, 2013 Daily Chronicle
Sports editor Ross Jacobson • rjacobson@shawmedia.com
8MORNING KICKOFF
WILD 3, BLACKHAWKS 2 (SO)
Hawks suffer their 1st defeat of season By DAVE CAMPBELL
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The Associated Press AP file photo
The Worm Turns: Rodman pens for children’s book
NEW YORK – Even Dennis Rodman laughs at the idea. “Kind of funny, huh?” he said. It’s true, though. One of basketball’s most outrageous personalities has written a book for kids. The Hall of Famer’s book, “Dennis The Wild Bull,” came out Wednesday and fans immediately will recognize Rodman’s influence. The large red bull on the cover has flowing red hair, two nose rings, a tattoo and red stubble under his chin. “They’ll see me, literally see me. They’ll say, ‘Wow, this is just like him,’ ” Rodman said in a phone interview. And he deals with the same issues. Rodman, known as much for his wacky looks and lifestyle off the court as his considerable success on it, said the purpose of the book is simple. “More than anything, I just want little kids today just to understand, ain’t no matter what you do in life, be different, rich or poor man, guess what, it’s OK to be who you are pretty much and you’ll be accepted,” Rodman said. Rodman already wrote books about his personal life – the wild nights as a player, relationships with Madonna and Carmen Electra, and everything that allowed him to be famous long after he finished winning five championships with Detroit and the Bulls. – Wire report
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Matt Cullen scored 90 seconds into the game and again in a shootout to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 3-2 victory over the Blackhawks on Wednesday, handing the them their first loss in seven games this season. Cullen’s snap shot in the third round slipped between Corey Crawford’s legs, and Patrick Sharp then hit the crossbar for the Hawks. The Hawks and San Jose were the only teams to start 6-0 this year. The Wild improved to 4-1 at home. Goals by Andrew Shaw and Jonathan Toews early in the first period prompted the Wild to pull goalie Josh Harding for Niklas Backstrom. Cal Clutterbuck also scored for the Wild, and Backstrom stopped all 28 shots he saw. Crawford, off to a sharp start in his
at Vancouver, 9 p.m. Friday, CSN+, AM-720 third season as the Hawks’ primary goalie, made 23 saves as the Hawks started a season-long six-game road trip. They’ve played five straight one-goal games. After putting 15 shots on net in the first period, the Wild had six over the remainder of regulation. They had one last prime opportunity when Sharp was penalized for hooking with 2:05 left, but the Hawks squelched the Minnesota power play for the fourth time – and headed for overtime after a scoreless third period. Just like three years ago when the Hawks won the Stanley Cup, star forAP photo wards Toews, Patrick Kane, Marian Hossa and Sharp have been in a groove Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (left) gets a pat on the helmet from teammate Bran-
See HAWKS, page B2
don Bollig after the Wild won Wedneday night’s game in a shootout in St. Paul, Minn. The Hawks lost, 3-2.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS 67, KENT STATE 65
8WHAT TO WATCH Men’s basketball Illinois at Michigan State, 6 p.m., ESPN
The slumping Illini (15-6, 2-5 Big Ten) visit the 13th-ranked Spartans (17-4, 6-2) in East Lansing, Mich. For more, see story on Page B2.
Also on TV... Pro basketball Memphis at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m., TNT Dallas at Golden State, 9:30 p.m., TNT Men’s basketball Connecticut at Providence, 6 p.m., ESPN2 Drexel at George Mason, 6 p.m., NBCSN Arizona at Washington, 8 p.m., ESPN Arkansas at Alabama, 8 p.m., ESPN2 Gonzaga at Loyola Marymount, 10 p.m., ESPN2 Golf PGA Tour, Phoenix Open, first round, 3 p.m., TGC Women’s basketball Indiana at Purdue, 5:30 p.m., BTN Nebraska at Ohio St., 7:30 p.m., BTN
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Northern Illinois wing Abdel Nader looks for a shot while being defended by Kent State guard Devareaux Manley in the first half of the Huskies’ 67-65 victory Wednesday night at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. Nader led all scorers with 26 points.
Nader sinks game-winner either going to give the Huskies the win, or the two teams would head to the extra period. Nader took a pass from Travon Baker, and with about three By STEVE NITZ seconds left, let snitz@shawmedia.com Next go of a shot near the top of the DeKALB – Abdel Nader vs. Toledo, key. The basket didn’t want to go to overtime. 3 p.m. went through With Northern Illinois tied Saturday, the net, and the with Kent State in the final AM-1360 Huskies escaped seconds of Wednesday night’s with a 67-65 win. men’s basketball game at the “I was just thinking, I really Convocation Center, the ball was in Nader’s hands. The need to get a shot off,” Nader Huskies’ sophomore wing was said. “I just noticed [the de-
Sophomore ties career high with 26 points
about 18 feet from the basket – Nader said he’s comfortable More online from any spot of the floor. NIU coach Mark Montgomery jumped on the microphone For all your Northern Illinois Uniand agreed, saying Nader isn’t versity sports coverage – including afraid to take a shot from anystories, features, scores, photos, where. videos, blogs and more – log on to “I was going to see how he HuskieWire.com. answered that. He’s not shy from any spot,” Montgomery fender] was playing off me a said. “He can put his shot off little bit, so I just knew I could from any spot.” Nader had a season-high 26 go to my step-back (jumper), points, which also tied his caand it worked.” When asked if he was com- reer high. On the final play, he fortable from the spot of the waited until there were about floor where he let go of the shot seven seconds left to take the – to the right of the key and game-winning shot. Kent State
coach Rob Senderoff said it wasn’t a surprise to see the rock in Nader’s hands. “We figured he’d have the ball. He made a tough shot,” Senderoff said. “He deserves credit for making that shot. That’s not an easy shot. But he’s a good player, and he played very well tonight obviously.” For NIU (5-14, 3-4 MidAmerican Conference) it was a completely different game compared to Saturday’s disastrous 42-25 loss at Eastern Michigan.
See HUSKIES, page B3
SUPER BOWL XLVII: RAVENS VS. 49ERS, 5:30 P.M. SUNDAY, CBS, AM-670
Last ride a rocky one for Lewis NEW ORLEANS – A lot of this Super Bowl was going to be about Ray Lewis anyway, even before strange tales of deer-antler spray and magic hologram chips came to light. He made sure of it by starting his retirement tour early, and bringing along the dances and inspirational speeches that TV cameras eat up. If his oratorical skills are great, so, too, is the player. His teammates love him as much for what he does in the locker room as on the field, and fans in Baltimore might one day even erect a statue to his greatness. Seventeen years fronting one of the most dominating defenses
VIEWS Tim Dahlberg in the NFL should be enough to get him in the Hall of Fame. A Super Bowl win Sunday would give him a second ring to cherish the rest of his life. Like the player, though, the act has grown old. When Lewis talks – and he talks incessantly – it’s hard to take anything he says seriously. That was the case Wednesday when he had the stage to himself and everyone in a packed inter-
view room wanted to know: Just what is deer-antler spray and why would you want to take it? Turns out he wouldn’t. And, says Lewis, anyone who suggests otherwise must be doing so with evil intent. “That’s the trick of the devil,” he said. “The trick of the devil is to kill, steal and destroy. That’s what he comes to do. He comes to distract you from everything you’re trying to do.” Enough. Please. The real trick for Ray Lewis is obfuscation and if he does it well, it’s because he’s had plenty of practice.
See DAHLBERG, page B3
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Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis speaks at an NFL Super Bowl XLVII news conference Wednesday in New Orleans. The Ravens play the 49ers in the Super Bowl on Sunday.
SPORTS
Page B2 • Thursday, January 31, 2013
8UPCOMING PREPS SPORTS SCHEDULE TODAY
Boys Basketball Little 10 tournament at Somonauk Girls Basketball Marian Central at Sycamore, 6:30 p.m.
ILLINOIS MEN’S BASKETBALL
The ASSOCIATED PRESS
SATURDAY
NFL
Groce says Illini trouble comes down to shooting
FRIDAY
Boys Basketball Sycamore at Morris, 7 p.m. Kaneland at Yorkville, 7:30 p.m. Little 10 tournament at Somonauk Girls Basketball Sycamore at Morris, 5:30 p.m. Kaneland at Yorkville, 6 p.m. Rockford Christian at GenoaKingston, 7 p.m.
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CHAMPAIGN – Illinois basketball coach John Groce said analyzing what’s gone wrong since his team’s 12-0 start isn’t complex or difficult. Groce on Wednesday said his team has stopped making shots. The Illini (15-6, 2-5 Big Ten) have just plain gone cold since that hot, shot-driv-
NBA
Grizzlies trade Gay to Raptors By JON KRAWCZYNSKI The Associated Press
NIU women’s hoops game Sunday to be televised
Northern Illinois’ Nelle Youel was named the Mid-American Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week on Wednesday. Youel competed at No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles during the Huskies’ spring opening weekend, going 6-0. Youel lost only two of her 38 singles games, and four of 28 doubles games. Youel is the first Huskie to earn the honor since Kathryn Friedlund in 2009.
Dr. Phil: Te’o was victim of girlfriend hoax SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Dr. Phil McGraw says Ronaiah Tuiasosopo, who masterminded the dead girlfriend hoax involving Manti Te’o, told him the Notre Dame linebacker was not involved in the scheme and that he ended up falling “deeply, romantically” in love with the football player. McGraw spoke on the “Today” show Wednesday, previewing an interview he did with Tuiasosopo, a 22-year-old California man who created the fictional woman Te’o knew as Lennay Kekua. Tuiasosopo’s interview with McGraw will air in two parts on the “Dr. Phil Show” starting today.
AP photo
Bulls forward Jimmy Butler dunks while being defended by the Bucks’ Monta Ellis during the second half of the Bulls’ 104-88 victory Wednesday night in Milwaukee.
BULLS 104, BUCKS 88
Robinson’s 24 points lead Bulls past Bucks Butler chips in with 18 points and 5 rebounds The ASSOCIATED PRESS MILWAUKEE – Nate Robinson scored 16 of his 24 points in the second quarter, leading the Bulls to a 104-88 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Jimmy Butler, a secondyear pro from Marquette, had 18 points and five rebounds in a return to the arena where he played college basketball. Samuel Dalembert had 14 points and a season-high 13 rebounds for the Bucks. Ersan Ilyasova added 18 points and seven rebounds. The Bulls broke open the game midway through the second quarter, using a 20-4 run to take a 49-30 lead. The run included a long 3-point shot by Robinson, who capped the rally with a driving layup. He was fouled on the play by Brandon Jennings, and converted the free throw. Robinson, who also had a breakaway dunk during the run, shot 7 for 9 from the floor during the quarter to help the
Next at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m. Friday, CSN, AM-1000 Bulls take a 55-37 lead at the half. The Bulls shot 51 percent from the field in the first half, while the Bucks made only 39 percent of their attempts. Jennings and Monta Ellis, the Bucks’ top scorers, combined for only 11 points in the half on 4-for-14 shooting. The Bucks stormed back in the third quarter, using a 25-14 run at the start of the period to pull within seven points. Jennings, who was ejected late in the game after being called for a technical foul, keyed the comeback, scoring 11 points in the quarter. The Bulls used a 10-6 run to close the quarter to take a 7968 lead. The Bulls scored 10 of the first 14 points in the fourth quarter to extend the lead, highlighted by a breakaway dunk by Butler. The Bulls took a 23-19 lead at the end of the first quarter, paced by Taj Gibson’s six points and four rebounds. The Bucks were led by Dalembert’s
seven points and five rebounds in the period. Notes: Bucks’ forward Larry Sanders sat out Wednesday’s night game because of an illness. Milwaukee coach Jim Boylan said Sanders was ill during Tuesday’s game in Detroit against the Pistons, where he was limited to 16 minutes and scored three points. Samuel Dalembert started in Sanders’ place against the Bulls. ... Bulls starting forward Carlos Boozer didn’t play because of a hamstring injury suffered in Tuesday night’s game against Charlotte. Gibson replaced him. ... Boylan said he thought Jennings should have been named to replace injured Celtics guard Rajon Rando on the All-Star team. “I thought Brandon deserved to be selected the way he’s been playing recently,” Boylan said. Brooklyn’s Brook Lopez was chosen over Jennings. ... Because of an engine issue with the team plane, the Bucks returned to Milwaukee around 11 a.m. Wednesday. The team had expected to fly out of Detroit on Tuesday night. ... The Bulls have won six consecutive games at the Bradley Center. Their last loss in Milwaukee was 96-93 on Jan. 8, 2010.
Rudy Gay is on his way to Toronto in the latest and most dramatic move in the Memphis Grizzlies’ money-motivated makeover. The Grizzlies agreed to trade their star swingman to the Raptors on Wednesday, parting with the leading scorer on a team that has aspirations of making a run in the powerful Western Conference. The Raptors gave up point guard Jose Cal- Rudy Gay deron and forward Ed Davis in the deal that also included Grizzlies backup center Hamed Haddadi, and Memphis then shipped Calderon to Detroit for Austin Daye and Tayshaun Prince. Memphis general manager Chris Wallace thanked both Gay and Haddaddi for their time with the Grizzlies. “We are excited to add three players who bring with them a tremendous amount of value to our team and have achieved incredible success on the pro, college and Olympic levels,” Wallace said in a statement Wednesday night. “In these players, we welcome NBA Champion and Olympic gold medalist Tayshaun Prince, as well as up-and-coming athletic forwards Ed Davis, who won an NCAA title at North Carolina, and Austin Daye.” The moves surprised many around the league, including Calderon. “It’s been my home for eight years,” Calderon said in Atlanta, shortly before leaving the arena. “I’ve done everything possible for this team. It’s tough. The fans have been with me since Day 1. It’s tough.” Prince and Daye both have spent their entire careers with Detroit. “Trading a player like Tayshaun Prince, who has meant so much to our organization and contributed to our championship success, is never easy,” Pistons president Joe Dumars said in a statement. “We want to thank Tayshaun for his professionalism and contributions over the last 10 years. We also appreciate everything that Austin Daye has done for our team both on and off the court over the past three-plus years.”
Wild goalie gets early hook
Ohio postpones basketball game after campus closes ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio postponed Wednesday night’s home game against Eastern Michigan because of a campus shut down as a precaution amid a search for an armed robbery suspect. The Bobcats (15-5, 6-0 MidAmerican Conference) said the game against Eastern Michigan (10-10, 3-3 MAC) has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. on Feb. 20 in Athens. Ohio University officials had called in extra police officers and notified students Wednesday morning after an armed robbery at an apartment complex near campus. – From staff, wire reports
EASTERN CONFERENCE
now-No. 1 Michigan. But the Illini hit only 37 percent of at Michigan their shots. And Groce said poor State, 6 p.m. shooting magnifies other today, ESPN, problems the team might AM-560 otherwise be able to overcome. A brutal stretch for the Ilen start. lini continues tonight at No. AP photo Groce said his team is do- 13 Michigan State. That’s ing many things well. And he followed by games against Illinois coach John Groce yells to his thinks his players took good Wisconsin, No. 3 Indiana players during the Illini’s Jan. 9 game against Minnesota in Champaign. shots Sunday in a 74-60 loss to and No. 23 Minnesota.
8SPORTS SHORTS
NIU’s Youel MAC Women’s Tennis Player of the Week
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Boys Basketball DeKalb at Rochelle, 6 p.m. Genoa-Kingston at Burlington Central, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball Kaneland at IMSA, 1:30 p.m. Lena-Winslow at Hinckley-Big Rock, 2:30 p.m. DeKalb at Rochelle, 4:30 p.m. Boys Swimming DeKalb at Conference Meet, TBA Girls Bowling DeKalb, Kaneland, Sycamore at Schaumburg Sectional Wrestling DeKalb at Huntley Regional Genoa-Kingston at Harvard Regional Kaneland, Sycamore at Sycamore Regional
Sunday’s Northern Illinois women’s basketball game versus Miami (Ohio) at the NIU Convocation Center will air on both Comcast SportsNet Chicago and ESPN3.com. Tip-off is at 1 p.m. The game will be produced by SportsTime Ohio, and is the Huskies’ lone scheduled TV appearance this season. NIU is 5-14 and 0-6 in the MidAmerican Conference, and will play at Eastern Michigan today. The Huskies defeated Miami, 7058, in the team’s last meeting on Feb. 11, 2012.
SUPER BOWL
Sunday in New Orleans Baltimore vs. San Francisco, 5:30 p.m., CBS
• hawks Continued from page B1
AP photo
Wild center Matt Cullen celebrates after scoring on Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford during the first period Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minn.
since this shortened season began less than two weeks ago. Just 91 seconds after Shaw sent a wrist shot past Harding, Toews appeared on a rush up the left wing and zinged a badangle snapper from the middle of the circle that slid straight though Harding’s bent legs. That was enough for coach Mike Yeo, who made the bold move of pulling Harding a mere 6 minutes, 45 seconds into the game. He faced only four shots. Harding, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis during the lockout, had a 24-save shutout of Dallas on Jan. 20 but gave up five goals at Detroit
last Friday. The Wild haven’t had much production from their second and third units, with the first line of Zach Parise, Dany Heatley and Mikko Koivu combining for 10 of their first 13 goals through the weekend. But Pierre-Marc Bouchard had the go-ahead score late in the third period the night before, and Cullen notched his first goal of the season 90 seconds into this one on a rebound after struggling rookie Mikael Granlund’s slap shot bounced off Crawford’s chest. Then Clutterbuck, with his back turned to the goal, tied it at 2 only 59 seconds into the second period with a deft tip of Tom Gilbert’s shot from the point that slipped through a Hawks defender’s legs.
Central Division W L Pct Bulls 28 17 .622 Indiana 27 19 .587 Milwaukee 24 20 .545 Detroit 17 29 .370 Cleveland 13 33 .283 Atlantic Division W L Pct New York 28 15 .651 Brooklyn 27 19 .587 Boston 22 23 .489 Philadelphia 19 26 .422 Toronto 16 30 .348 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 29 13 .690 Atlanta 26 19 .578 Orlando 14 31 .311 Washington 11 33 .250 Charlotte 11 34 .244
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WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 37 11 .771 Memphis 29 15 .659 Houston 25 23 .521 Dallas 19 26 .422 New Orleans 15 31 .326 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 34 11 .756 Denver 29 18 .617 Utah 25 21 .543 Portland 23 22 .511 Minnesota 17 25 .405 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers 34 13 .723 Golden State 28 17 .622 L.A. Lakers 20 25 .444 Sacramento 17 30 .362 Phoenix 15 30 .333
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Wednesday’s Results Bulls 104, Milwaukee 88 Philadelphia 92, Washington 84 Indiana 98, Detroit 79 Boston 99, Sacramento 81 New York 113, Orlando 97 Atlanta 93, Toronto 92 L.A. Clippers 96, Minnesota 90 Miami 105, Brooklyn 85 San Antonio 102, Charlotte 78 Denver 118, Houston 110 Utah 104, New Orleans 99 L.A. Lakers at Phoenix (n) Today’s Games Memphis at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Dallas at Golden State, 9:30 p.m. Friday’s Games L.A. Clippers at Toronto, 6 p.m. Miami at Indiana, 6 p.m. Bulls at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m. Orlando at Boston, 6:30 p.m. Milwaukee at New York, 6:30 p.m. Sacramento at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m. Cleveland at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. Washington at Memphis, 7 p.m. New Orleans at Denver, 8 p.m. Portland at Utah, 8 p.m. Dallas at Phoenix, 8 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m.
ALL-STAR ROSTERS Feb. 17 at Houston i-injured, will not play; r-replacement EASTERN CONFERENCE Starters Player Pos Ht Wt A-S Carmelo Anthony, NY F 6-8 230 6 Kevin Garnett, Bos F 6-11 253 15 LeBron James, Mia F 6-8 250 9 i-Rajon Rondo, Bos G 6-1 186 4 Dwyane Wade, Mia G 6-4 210 9 Reserves Chris Bosh, Mia F-C 6-11 235 8 Tyson Chandler, NY C 7-1 240 1 Luol Deng, Chi F 6-9 220 2 Paul George, Ind G-F 6-8 221 1 Jrue Holiday, Phi G 6-4 190 1 Kyrie Irving, Cle G 6-3 191 1 r-Brook Lopez, Bklyn C 7-0 265 1 Joakim Noah, Bulls C 6-11 232 1 Head coach: TBD Trainer: Max Benton, Cleveland WESTERN CONFERENCE Starters Player P Ht Wt A-S Kobe Bryant, LAL G 6-6 205 15 Dwight Howard, LAL C 6-11 265 7 Kevin Durant, Okl F 6-9 230 4 Blake Grifin, LAC F 6-10 251 3 Chris Paul, LAC G 6-0 175 6 Reserves LaMarcus Aldridge, Por F 6-11 240 2 Tim Duncan, SA F 6-11 255 14 James Harden, Hou G 6-5 220 1 David Lee, GS F 6-9 240 2 Tony Parker, SA G 6-2 185 5 Zach Randolph, Mem F 6-9 260 2 Russell Westbrook, Okl G 6-3 187 3 Head coach: Gregg Popovich, Spurs Trainer: Keith Jones, Houston
NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts Blackhawks 7 6 0 1 13 St. Louis 6 5 1 0 10 Detroit 6 3 2 1 7 Columbus 7 2 4 1 5 Nashville 6 1 2 3 5 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts Minnesota 7 4 2 1 9 Edmonton 5 3 2 0 6 Vancouver 6 2 2 2 6 Colorado 5 2 3 0 4 Calgary 4 1 2 1 3 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts San Jose 6 6 0 0 12 Anaheim 5 3 1 1 7 Dallas 7 2 4 1 5 Los Angeles 5 2 2 1 5 Phoenix 6 2 4 0 4
GF GA 24 16 24 13 15 17 13 22 10 18 GF GA 19 19 15 14 16 19 10 13 11 15 GF GA 26 10 17 17 13 18 11 14 21 20
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA New Jersey 5 3 0 2 8 12 9 N.Y. Islanders 6 3 2 1 7 22 19 N.Y. Rangers 6 3 3 0 6 16 17 Pittsburgh 6 3 3 0 6 16 18 Philadelphia 7 2 5 0 4 14 20 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 6 5 0 1 11 19 12 Ottawa 7 5 1 1 11 24 13 Montreal 6 4 2 0 8 18 15 Toronto 6 3 3 0 6 18 20 Buffalo 6 2 3 1 5 16 19 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 6 5 1 0 10 29 15 Winnipeg 6 3 2 1 7 18 18 Carolina 5 2 3 0 4 14 18 Washington 6 1 4 1 3 13 22 Florida 6 1 5 0 2 10 24 Two points for a win, one point for OT loss. Wednesday’s Results Minnesota 3, Blackhawks 2 (SO) Ottawa 5, Montreal 1 Edmonton at Phoenix (n) Colorado at Vancouver (n) Today’s Games Buffalo at Boston, 6 p.m. Washington at Toronto, 6 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at New Jersey, 6 p.m. Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m. St. Louis at Columbus, 6 p.m. Winnipeg at Florida, 6:30 p.m. Colorado at Calgary, 8 p.m. Nashville at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m. Edmonton at San Jose, 9:30 p.m. Friday’s Games Philadelphia at Washington, 6 p.m. Ottawa at Carolina, 6 p.m. Winnipeg at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m. St. Louis at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. Phoenix at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Blackhawks at Vancouver, 9 p.m. Minnesota at Anaheim, 9 p.m.
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SUPER BOWL XLVII: RAVENS VS. 49ERS
Culliver sorry for anti-gay comments By JANIE McCAULEY The Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS – San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver apologized Wednesday night for antigay remarks he made during a Super Bowl media day interview a day earlier. “The derogatory comments I made [Tuesday] were a reflection of thoughts in my head, but they are not how I feel,” he said in a statement released by the team. “It has taken me seeing them in print to realize that they are hurtful and ugly. Those discriminating feelings are truly not in my heart. Further, I apologize to
those who I have hurt and offended, and I pledge to learn and grow from this experience.” The 49ers said earlier Wednesday they had addressed the comments, but didn’t elaborate on whether the second-year player would face disciplinary action or a fine. During an interview Tuesday at the Superdome, Culliver responded to questions from comedian Artie Lange by saying he wouldn’t welcome a gay player in the locker room. He also said the 49ers didn’t have any homosexual players and, if they did, those players should leave. “The San Francisco 49ers reject the comments that were made [Tues-
day], and have addressed the matter with Chris,” the team said. “There is no place for discrimination within our organization at any level. We have and always will proudly support the LGBT community.” Culliver planned to formally address his remarks during a news conference durChris Culliver ing the 49ers’ media availability this morning, according to his personal public relations representative, Theodore Palmer. The interview Tuesday began with Lange asking Culliver about his sex-
‘Dry run’ gives Harbaughs an idea of what to expect By BRETT MARTEL The Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS – Jack and Jackie Harbaugh are spending Super Bowl week celebrating the good fortune of having two sons at the pinnacle of pro football. Once the Super Bowl between John Harbaugh’s Baltimore Ravens and Jim Harbaugh’s San Francisco 49ers ends Sunday night, the parents know their first priority will be expressing sympathy to the coach who didn’t get to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. “The one thing that I do think about is after the game. There is going to be one winner and there is going to be one that is going to be totally disappointed. My thoughts go to that one that will not experience the thrill of victory,” Jack Harbaugh said. “That’s where our thoughts will be.” Harbaugh explained that he and Jackie had a “dry run” on how to handle the postgame last season when the Niners lost at Baltimore on Thanksgiving night. After leaving an office in the stadium where they watched the game – in private and emotionless – the first locker room they walked past was that of the Ravens. “We’ve all experienced that excitement of victory – guys jumping up and down, the smile on John’s face. They were just ecstatic. ... Then you realize that you’re not needed here,” Jack said. “You walk across the hall, and you went into the 49ers locker room and you walked and you saw the players walking about – that look in their eyes, that look of not being successful and coming up short. We opened up a couple doors and finally saw Jim all by himself in this room, just a table and a chair. He still was in his coaching outfit. His head down in his hands and you looked into his eyes and you realized that this is where you’re needed as a parent. “Every single parent can identify
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Jack and Jackie Harbaugh, parents of Ravens coach John Harbaugh and 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh, laugh during a news conference Wednesday in New Orleans. Their sons will be coaching against each other in the Super Bowl on Sunday. with that,” he continued. “On Sunday night, we’re going to experience both of those great emotions. Our thoughts will be with the one that comes up a little short.” Now comes the second act in New Orleans, which happens to be the home of another set of parents who can relate to watching NFL games involving two of their sons on opposing teams: the Mannings. As it turns out, Jack Harbaugh said, Archie Manning called before the Niners-Ravens Thursday night tilt last season to offer some advice. “The advice was this, ‘This will be over on Friday. I promise you it will be over on Friday,’ ” Jack Harbaugh recalled. “Sure enough it was great advice and that’s exactly how it happened.” The elder Harbaugh was a longtime coach himself, and a former assistant of Bo Schembechler at Michigan, where Jim played quarterback before a playing career in the NFL – including with the Bears – followed by a college coaching career and then
his NFL head coaching debut last season in San Francisco. Jack credited Jackie for taking their sons to Michigan practices when they were young so they could learn about what their father did during long days at work. And he was thrilled that they wanted to play and later coach football. Now that has put them in the spotlight in the Big Easy, where the Harbaugh parents were fittingly at ease as they sat – talk show style – in lounge chairs in front of a large crowd of international media. Jack opened the news conference by loudly asking, rhetorically, “Who has it better than us?” Then he and Jackie both exclaimed, “Nobody!” It appeared well rehearsed because it has long been a family motto. But when it comes to navigating the rest of Super Bowl week, they acknowledged they were neophytes, and didn’t have much of a plan beyond spending time with relatives and friends.
ual plans with women during Super Bowl week. Lange followed up with a question about whether Culliver would consider pursuing a gay man. “I don’t do the gay guys, man. I don’t do that,” Culliver said during the one-minute taped interview. “Ain’t got no gay people on the team. They gotta get up outta here if they do. Can’t be with that sweet stuff.” Lange asked Culliver to reiterate his thoughts, to which the player said, “It’s true.” He added he wouldn’t welcome a gay teammate – no matter how talented. “Nah. Can’t be ... in the locker room, nah,” he said. “You’ve gotta come out 10 years later after that.”
The 24-year-old Culliver, a thirdround draft pick in 2011 out of South Carolina, made 47 tackles with two interceptions and a forced fumble this season while starting six games for the NFC champion Niners (134-1). He had his first career postseason interception in San Francisco’s 28-24 win at Atlanta for the NFC title. The 49ers participate in the NFL’s “It Gets Better” anti-bullying campaign. The city of San Francisco and progressive, open-minded Bay Area are home to a large gay community. Messages left for a 49ers spokesman weren’t immediately returned.
Difficult to root for Lewis now • DAHLBERG Continued from page B1 The day before, a reporter had the temerity to ask him about a night 13 years ago in Atlanta that left two men dead after a Super Bowl party and put Lewis in jail on charges of double murder. Old news, maybe, but the circumstances surrounding the deaths never have been fully explained, especially by Lewis. Instead of invoking the devil, Lewis went the other way. “Nobody here is really qualified to ask those questions,” he said. “I just truly feel that this is God’s time, and whatever his time is, let it be his will. Don’t try to please everybody with your words, try to make everybody’s story sound right.” What? Lewis pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice and got probation, along with a $250,000 fine from the NFL for violating its conduct policy. The murders remain unsolved after the case against his co-defendants fell apart. He’s been nothing but a model citizen since and as the years go by and memories fade he’s become in inspirational figure to those who enjoy his proselytizing and his play on the football field. His teammates respect him as their leader, and his coach seems to regard him as larger than life. “We have already used him as our team chaplain, so Ray could double up anytime he wants,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. “He can coach. He can do whatever he wants. I think Ray’s got big plans. Ray’s that kind of guy, and when he’s done playing he’s always a guy trying to affect people and change the way that people think and make an impact on the world.” He certainly is making an impact on this Super Bowl, although his last ride has turned out to be bumpier than he might have imagined. Lewis surely understood the murders would be mentioned, but after years of deflecting questions
about his connection to them, he probably also was sure it would be no more than a minor annoyance. It’s not so easy with deer-antler spray and pills. Sports Illustrated said Lewis hoped to repair a torn right triceps by seeking help from an Alabama company that says its products contain a banned substance connected to human growth hormone. Lewis denied taking anything illegal, but danced around any connection to the company that also sold its product to golfer Vijay Singh and others. “To entertain foolishness like that from cowards who come from the outside and try to destroy what we’ve built, like I just said, it’s sad to even entertain it on this type of stage, because this type of stage is what dreams are made of,” Lewis said. “This is what kids dream their whole lives, to be up here on these days, stepping in the NFL and saying that I am on the biggest stage ever.” If it all sounds a bit wacky, it’s because it is. What, after all, could be goofier than deer-antler spray and magic chips except maybe the men who believe in them. But after the Lance Armstrong confession it’s hard to believe anything athletes say anymore, or that the NFL is somehow free of PEDs simply because there hasn’t been a big scandal in recent years. We don’t know what anyone takes, how many tests they’ve passed or failed, or what they do behind closed doors to build the kind of muscles you need to play in the NFL. Life as a football player will end for Lewis on Sunday in the Super Bowl, and if he has mixed emotions about it, so must we. It’s hard to root against one of the greatest linebackers ever, a man who has played with the intensity of 10 men for 17 years now, and a man who is a towering figure in the locker room, After today, it’s even harder to root for him.
• Tim Dahlberg is a national sports columnist for The Associated Press.
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Continued from page B1 The Huskies shot 46.8 percent from the field (22 of 47) Wednesday, compared to just 13 percent, an NCAA record in the shot clock era, Saturday. NIU was 7 of 13 (53.8 percent) from beyond the arc in Wednesday’s victory after shooting just 1 of 33 against the Eagles. The Huskies were helped out by a strong start. NIU jumped out to an 11-3 lead and led 34-27 at halftime. “What a difference from Saturday to Wednesday,” Montgomery said. “I loved how our players came out and responded from a tough game at Eastern. I thought the start really helped get us going.” With the victory, the Huskies equal their number of wins from last season, and conference victories from 201112. NIU’s next game is 3 p.m. Saturday against Toledo at the Convocation Center.
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This screenshot, provided by Kraft, shows the Super Bowl teaser advertisement for Kraft’s Mio water enhancing drops. Tracy Morgan seemingly curses in the spot introducing him as the spokesman for the drops.
Adver-teAsers Super Bowl viewers get peek at this year’s ads Taco Bell CEO Greg Creed said introducing a teaser helps people feel as if they’re “in the know” about the company’s Super Bowl ad before it airs. The company’s shows an elderly man, who is also the star of its uper Bowl advertisers are learn- teaser Game Day ad, doing wheelies in a scooter on a football field. ing the art of the tease. “On game day, we want people to say, ‘Shh, shh, shh. Supermodel Kate Upton apHere comes the ad,’” he says. Some companies have been successful using Super pears in an online MercedesBowl teasers in the past. Last year, Volkswagen’s teaser Benz video in a low-cut top. that showed dogs barking “The Imperial March” from the Star Wars movie was a hit. In fact, it was almost as An unknown man wakes up with his popular as the Game Day ad, which had a Star Warsthemed twist ending. Both the teaser and the ad each face covered in smeared lipstick and his received about 16 million views on YouTube.com. hands bound in furry handcuffs in a GilBut other spots fall flat, or worse, are all but been forgotten once the mystery is revealed during the Big dan Activewear clip. And “30 Rock” star Game. For instance, Bridgestone put out several teasers Tracy Morgan seemingly curses in a spot for its Super Bowl ad last year. But the Game Day ad itself did not show up the USA Today AdMefor Kraft’s Mio flavored drops. ter, which ranks the popularity of ads. Online poll “It makes sense that people would want “Hey, can you say (bleep) on TV?” he to get more mileage out of their ads than Which classic Super Bowl asks in the spot titled “Bleep.” just a single viewing on the Super Bowl ad do you like best? Super Bowl advertisers no longer are because of the cost,” said Barbara Lippert, keeping spots a secret until the Big Game. Vote at www.dailycolumnist at mediapost.com. “But it’s a big They’re releasing online snippets of their chronicle.com risk. It can have a big reward, too, but what ads or longer video trailers that allude to usually happens is the spots just don’t live the action in the Game Day spot. up to the hype. The effect is amplified if you It’s an effort to squeeze more publicity release it early.” out of advertising’s biggest stage by creating pregame To be sure, no matter how carefully marketers try buzz. Advertisers are shelling out $4 million to get to control pre-game buzz, sometimes it gets away from their 30-second spots in front of the 111 million viewers them. Volkswagen, following its past success with “The expected to tune into the game. But they’re looking for Imperial March,” teaser, is facing some criticism this ways to reach even more people: About half of the more year. than 30 super Bowl advertisers are expected to have On Monday, it released its Super Bowl ad showing teaser ads this year, up from 10 last year, according to a Minnesotan office worker who adopts a Jamaican Hulu, which aggregates Super Bowl ads on its AdZone accent because he’s so happy with his car. Some online Web site. columnists called it culturally insensitive because it “It’s a great way to pique people’s interest,” said Paul Chibe, chief marketing officer at Anheuser-Busch, shows a white man adopting an accent associated with black Jamaicans. which introduced snippets of one of its Super Bowl Volkswagen said the accent is intended to convey a ads showing a woman in a shiny dress striding down a “relaxed cheerful demeanor.” hallway with a beer. “If you create expectations before Still, some ad experts say by releasing the ad early, the game people will want to look for your ad in the Volkswagen might have spared itself backlash later. telecast.” After all, now they have time to tinker with the spot There’s an art to teasers. Each spot, which can run before it airs. from a few seconds to over a minute long, is intended “Even though it’s not a good ad, they managed to get to drive up hype by giving viewers clues about Game as much attention this year as they did last year before Day ads. But the key is to not give too much away. So the game,” Lippert, the ad critic, says. “It’s amazing to marketers must walk a fine line between revealing too much – or too little – about their Super Bowl ads. use America as their test kitchen, which they did.”
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FIVE TO WATCH At least 15 advertisers are expected to launch teasers for their ads running during Super Bowl XLVII. The goal is to create interest for ads without spilling the beans on the Game Day spot. Here are 5 teaser ads to seek out online before the game on Sunday:
1. MERCEDES-BENZ In a spot that has gotten 5.4 million views on Youtube.com, supermodel Kate Upton wears a low-cut tank top as she oversees football players washing her car. On the Web: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPq7jVGPs3g
2. VOLKSWAGEN Volkswagen’s teaser spot shows people who have starred in videos online previously erupting in temper tantrums on a sunny hilltop to sing “Get Happy” with reggae singer Jimmy Cliff On the Web: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfCm9P8naDQ
3. GILDAN ACTIVEWEAR First-time Super Bowl advertiser Gildan Activewear teases a spot that shows a man waking up dazed in a bedroom with furry handcuffs around his wrist. On the Web: www.youtube.com/user/GildanTV?v=_KIKjcMTKPk
4. KRAFT’S MIO “30 Rock” star Tracy Morgan appears to say a bleeped out profanity in a teaser to introduce Mio’s sports drink drops, Mio Fit. On the Web: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eenSfU7YYnY
5. TOYOTA “Big Bang Theory” star Kaley Cuoco grants wishes to a peppy song in the teaser for Toyota’s spot. On the Web: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKnuMIIEtoo
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things to do this weekend • “Invincible” (2006) • “Jerry Maguire” (1996) • “The Longest Yard” (1974) • “Necessary Roughness” (1991) • “Remember the Titans” (2000) • “The Replacements” (2000) • “Rudy” (1993) • “Waterboy” (1998) • “We Are Marshall” (2006) • “Wildcats” (1986)
On Sunday, the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers square off in Super Bowl 47. To get you and your family ready for the mostwatched sporting event in America, we have some activity suggestions you can do in the days and minutes leading up to the big game. Just don’t get so involved in the activities that you forget to watch the game (and the commercials)! Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. on CBS.
2. Hold your own Super Bowl This one works for adults or kids, and everyone involved is sure to have a good time – hold a tournament by playing “Madden” (or another football video game), with the champion winning a predetermined prize (we suggest a gift certificate to a theater or something in that vein). Or even better, if you know someone who has one of those classic electric football games, hold a tournament with that. The game, for those who might not know, is a metal field that vibrates when it’s turned on, and the football figurines jerk and drift around the field. More often than not, hilarity ensues, and this game is all about luck, so contestants of all ages are on an equal playing field.
1. Movie night
Want a good football movie to get you in the mood? There’s a film for any type of fan: football movies females will like (“Jerry Maguire”), football classics (“Friday Night Lights”), football comedies (“Waterboy”) and more. Here are our top suggestions: • “Any Given Sunday” (1999) • “Brian’s Song” (1971) • “The Express” (2008) • “Friday Night Lights” (2004)
STAGE STAGE NIU School of Theatre and Dance’s “A Bright Room Called Day”: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 and Feb. 7 to 9, 2 p.m. Feb. 3 and 10, Stevens Building Players Theatre, NIU, DeKalb. Tickets: $16, adults; $13, seniors; $8, students. Tickets or information: 815-753-1600, www.niu.edu/ theatre or sotdboxoffice@niu. edu. Indian Valley Theatre’s “Postmortem” dinner theater: 7 p.m. Feb. 22 and 23, 1 p.m. Feb. 24., Fox Valley Older Adults Center, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich. Tickets: $26, includes meal catered by Alessandria’s of Sandwich. Reservations must be received by Feb. 15. Cash bar. www.indianvalleytheatre.com or 630-631-2323. The Spensers: Theatre of Illlusion: 8 p.m. Feb. 23, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich. Tickets: $25; $20, seniors 65 and older; $15, students. 815-786-2555. www. sandwichoperahouse.org. CCT’s “Honk”: 7 p.m. March 8, 9, 15 and 16, 2 p.m. March 10 and 17, O’Connell Theatre, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb. Tickets: $12, adults; $6, children. www.cctonstage.com. Stage Coach Players’ “Jesus Christ Superstar”: 7:30 p.m. March 14 to 16 and March 21 to 23, 2 p.m. March 17 and 24, Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb. www.stagecoachers. com. Stage Coach Players’ “The Robin Hood Capers”: 7:30 p.m. May 2 to 4 and May 9 to 11, 2 p.m. May 12, Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb. www. stagecoachers.com. Stage Coach Players’ “Shrek The Musical”: 7:30 p.m. June 13 to 15, 2 p.m. June 15 and 16, Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb. www.stagecoachers.
3. Games for kids and the young at heart To get your children in a Super Bowl mood or to keep them occupied during the actual game, plan some games they
com. Stage Coach Players’ “Red Herring”: 7:30 p.m. July 11 to 13 and July 18 to 20, 2 p.m. July 21, Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb. www.stagecoachers. com. Stage Coach Players’ “Company”: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8 to 10 and Aug. 15 to 17, 2 p.m. Aug. 11 and 18, Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb. www. stagecoachers.com. Stage Coach Players’ “The Lion in Winter”: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 to 14 and Sept. 19 to 21, 2 p.m. Sept. 22, Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb. www. stagecoachers.com. Stage Coach Players’ “Rope”: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 to 12 and Oct. 17 to 19, 2 p.m. Oct. 20, Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb. www.stagecoachers. com. Stage Coach Players’ “Annie”: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 to 9 and Nov. 14 to 16, 2 p.m. Nov. 10 and 17, Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb. www.stagecoachers. com.
REGIONAL PR Productions’ “Murder, Medium Rare” dinner theater: 7 p.m. Jan. 25 and 26, River’s Edge Theatre, 217 S. Bridge St., Yorkville. Tickets: $35. www. wewantpr.com. ART ART Kishwaukee College Faculty Art Show: Through Feb. 21, Kishwaukee College Art Gallery, 21193 Malta Road, Malta. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday. Free. Closing reception: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 19. 815-825-2086, ext. 5610. “Vice + Virtue,” exhibition at NIU Art Museum: Through Feb. 23 in all four galleries of the NIU
can play. There are a host of options out there (simply Google “kids’ Super Bowl games” and you’ll get an idea), but a couple suggestions are: • Bingo: Make your own football bingo sheets (or print some out from online), and replace “bingo” with “touchdown” or some other football term. There are many ways to football-ize this game, so get creative. • Charades: Play charades as usual, but have all the words be football-related. Some examples are “pass,” “tackle,” “touchdown” and “field goal.”
4. Super food No matter if you’re hosting a party or not, why not whip up some food that’s specific to the teams or the location? Another option is to get creative with cookies or cupcakes – you could make some using the team logos.
5. And most importantly ... Find a good party or settle into your couch and prepare for several hours of great TV. Even if you’re not a football fan, you’ll likely get a kick out of the commercials, which often seem to be the highlight of the day. And if you’re not even interested in those, many channels are running “chick flicks” and shows that might appeal to the non-football fan.
Art Museum. Public reception: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Jan. 24. Exploring the dynamics of the “deadly sins” and “heavenly virtues” with juxtaposed interpretations from a vast array of visual artists. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Recommended for mature audiences only. www.niu.edu/ artmuseum. “Rarely Seen Southeast Asia: Art, Artifact, Ephemera”: Through May 15, Northern Illinois University Anthropology Museum, Fay-Cooper Cole Hall, DeKalb. An exhibit of more than 150 rarely shown art pieces and artifacts from Southeast Asia. Information: 815-753-2520 or 815-753-1771. February Photo Show at DAWC: 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays in February, DeKalb Area Women’s Center Galleries, 1021 State St., DeKalb. Photographs by Tim O’Shaughnessy featured. Artist’s reception: 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 2. Free and open to the public. Oil pastel paintings by Eileen Bosic: Feb. 3 to 28, The Art Box, 308 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Opening Reception: 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 3. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 815-758-0313 or dan@dekalbgallery.com. “Play: Stories, Mementos and Fun”: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, Sycamore History Museum, 1730 N. Main St., Sycamore. Exhibition explores leisure moments and how we remember them through stories, objects and experiences. Admission: $5 a person, free for members and children younger than 14. www.sycamorehistory. org. 815-895-5762 History/memories of DeKalb Ag: 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays or by appointment, Nehring Gallery, 111 S. Second St., Suite 204, DeKalb.
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Free. www.dekalbalumni.org, 815-757-5959, 815-757-0462 or 815-758-3635. COMEDY COMEDY Brian Posehn: 9 p.m., Feb. 8, Otto’s Niteclub & Underground, 118 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Tickets: $20. This performance is rescheduled from a postponed show scheduled for Oct. 8, 2010; tickets purchased for that performance will be honored. Lewis Black - The Rant is Due: 8 p.m. March 2, Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb. For mature audiences. Tickets: $39.75 to $49.75. www. egyptiantheatre.org or 815-7581225.
REGIONAL PR Productions’ Improv Comedy Night: 8 p.m. Feb. 2, River’s Edge Theatre, 217 S. Bridge St., Yorkville. Tickets: $12 at www.wewantpr.com or 630-882-0035. Tickets may be available at the door, based on availability. Informaiton: www. wewantpr.com Zanies Comedy Night Club – St. Charles: Various dates at Pheasant Run Resort, 4050 E. Main St. Visit www.stcharles.zanies.com for acts, prices and showtimes. 630-584-6342. EVENTS EVENTS Top 10 Film Series: Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb. Schedule: 10. “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial,” 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2; 9. “Vertigo,” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5; 8. “Schindler’s List,” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12; 7. “Lawrence of Arabia,” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19; 6. “Gone with the Wind,” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26; 5. “Singin’ in the Rain,” 6:30 p.m. March 5; 4. “Raging Bull,” 6:30 p.m. March 19; 3. “Casablanca,”
6:30 p.m. March 26; 2. “The Godfather,” 6:30 p.m. April 2; 1. “Citizen Kane,” 6:30 p.m. April 9. Tickets: $7, adults; $5, students and seniors. No cost for Feb. 12 show. Purchase advance tickets at www.egyptiantheatre.org. Swing Dancing in DeKalb: 7 to 11 p.m. Feb. 5, The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. No partner needed; casual dress, leather-soled shoes recommended. $5 admission includes lesson. Food and beer/wine available for purchase. See www.BarbCitySwing.com for coming dates and look for the group on Facebook. Egyptian Theatre Haunted Tour: 10 p.m. Feb. 9, Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb. Cost: $42 before Feb. 4; $50 after. 815-758-1215 or www.egyptiantheatre.org. Safe Passage Evening of Chocolate: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 9, St. Mary’s Memorial Hall, 322 Waterman St., Sycamore. A light buffet meal and an assortment of chocolate treats. There will be a silent auction, small raffle and 50/50 cash raffle. Proceeds benefit Safe Passage. Tickets $25, adults; free for children. 815-756-7930. Sycamore Music Boosters’ “A Note to Remember”: 7 to 11 p.m. Feb. 9, Blumen Gardens, Sycamore. Adults-only event includes live music, hors d’oeuvres, coffee bar, cash bar, silent auction and raffles. Tickets: $20. Proceeds benefit District 427 music programs. 815-757-5688. www.sycamoremusicboosters.com. ALPHA: Friends of Antiquity Lecture Series: 7:30 p.m., Jack Arends Visual Arts Building, Room 102, NIU, DeKalb. Free and open to the public. Series schedule: • March 7: “Tradition Transformed in Late Antiquity: The Shift From the Late Roman to a Byzantine Aesthetic,” Christina Nielsen, assistant curator for Late Antique, Early Christian and Byzantine Art, Art Institute of Chicago • April 18: “To Whom Do Antiquities Belong? The Legal and Illegal Trafficking of Antique Art Objects,” Professor Ralph Burin, Department of Art History, Harper College, Palatine MUSIC MUSIC Jazz in Progress: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb. Free-will offering taken to benefit DeKalb Music Boosters. www.facebook.com/ jazzinprogress. Jimmy and the Swingers: 8 p.m. Feb. 2, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich. Tickets: $25; $20, seniors 65 and older; $15, students. 815786-2555. www.sandwichoperahouse.org. Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14, NIU Convocation Center, DeKalb. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $27 and $51.75 at Convo Center box office, Ticketmaster outlets, Livenation.com or at 800-745-3000. Gaelic Storm: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16, Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $30 to $37. www.egyptiantheatre.org or 815-758-1225. Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, Northern Illinois University Music Building, DeKalb. High School junior Kelly Talim, the winner of the Arthur D. Montzka Young Artists
Concerto Competition, will perform with the orchestra as a guest soloist on violin. Tickets: $15, adults; $10, students and seniors; $5 children younger than 12. 815-756-3728 or www. kishorchestra.org Patsy Cline and Buddy Holly Tribute: 8 p.m. March 9, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich. Tickets: $25; $20, seniors 65 and older; $15, students. 815-786-2555. www.sandwichoperahouse.org. Switchback: 8 p.m. March 17, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich. Tickets: $25; $20, seniors 65 and older; $15, students. 815-786-2555. www.sandwichoperahouse. org. Doug Church: 8 p.m. April 6, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich. 815786-2555. www.sandwichoperahouse.org. Bob & the Beachcombers: 8 p.m. April 20, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich. Tickets: $25; $20, seniors 65 and older; $15, students. 815-786-2555. www. sandwichoperahouse.org. The Diamonds: 8 p.m. May 11, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich. Tickets: $25; $20, seniors 65 and older; $15, students. ONGOING ONGOING Art Attack – School of Art in Sycamore: 215 W. Elm St. Classes for children and adults. www.sycamoreartattack.org or 815-899-9440. Northern Illinois University Community School of the Arts: NIU Music Building, 400 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb. Classes in music, art and theater for children and adults. www.csa.niu.edu or 815753-1450. Bread & Roses women’s choral group rehearsals: 5:45 to 8 p.m. Sundays, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb. www. breadandroseschorus.org. Indian Valley Community Band: 6 to 7:20 p.m. Mondays, Sandwich Middle School Band Room. Area musicians who enjoy playing for pleasure are invited; there are no auditions. Open Mic: 8 p.m. Mondays, sign-in at 7:30 p.m., The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Bands and singers perform for 12 minutes. 815-787-9547. Kishwaukee Barbershop Harmony Singers rehearsals: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, First Congregational Church, 615 N. First St., DeKalb. Open to men of all ages. 815-895-5955 or 815899-8383. DeKalb Festival Chorus rehearsals: 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. Mondays, NIU Music Building. New singers invited. Call 630-453-8006 for an interview with conductor Jen Whiting. www.dekalbfestivalchorus.org. Greater Kishwaukee Area Concert Band Ninth Season rehearsals: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, band room at Door 16 of Huntley Middle School, 1515 S. Fourth St., DeKalb. Allvolunteer band for anyone age 18 or older who has played a wind or percussion instrument in the past. No auditions needed. 815-899-4867 or 815-825-2350. Thursday Blues Nights: 8 p.m. first Thursday each month at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. “The Way” acoustic coffee house: 6 to 8:30 p.m. first Saturday each month, DeKalb Christian Church, 1107 S. First St. 815-758-1833 or tomndcc@ aol.com.
8BRIEFS Kid Cudi coming to the NIU Convo Center Kid Cudi, a Brooklyn-based rapper from Cleveland, will perform March 29 at the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Special guest to be determined. Tickets for Kid Cudi go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. Tickets for the floor are general admission and cost $40. All other tickets are reserved and cost $35 or $25. Tickets can be purchased at the NIU Convocation Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000. NIU students get a $5 discount with a valid NIU OneCard at the Convocation
Center box office (limit two). For more information, call 815-7526800 or email convocenter@niu.edu.
Egyptian to show ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ The Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb has changed one of the films in its series of American Film Institute’s Top Ten Films of All Time. “The Wizard of Oz,” which was scheduled to run Saturday, will not be shown because of a request from Warner Brothers, who owns the rights to the film. Instead, “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” No. 24 on AFI’s Top 100 list, will be shown at 2 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. A series pack-
age deal for all 10 films is available for $50 for adults and $30 for seniors and students. For more information, visit www. egyptiantheatre.org.
Deadline for NIU Annuitants’ ‘Rigoletto’ trip is Friday Seats are still available for the Northern Illinois University Annuitants Association third trip in its Lyric Opera series. This trip is to see the production of “Rigoletto” on March 1. Deadline for payment is Friday. The group will leave DeKalb at 11 a.m. by deluxe motorcoach. Departure points are at NIU and Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Center. A post-opera dinner at Lloyd’s Chicago, 1 South Wacker, across from the Lyric,
is included. Curtain time is 2 p.m. A lecture will be given at 1 p.m. at the Lyric. Cost includes round-trip transportation, dinner, admission to the Lyric Opera (seats are on the main floor), pre-opera comments by NIU Professor Emeritus Clark D. Neher, all taxes and gratuities. The fee for the trip is $195 per person. “Rigoletto,” by Giuseppe Verdi, is the story of the Duke of Mantua, a serial seducer, and Rigoletto, the despised court jester. Only one person brings Rigoletto joy – his innocent daughter Gilda, whom he keeps behind locked doors and guards with his life. But no one’s safe in this godless place. The Duke is hunting again – and this time he’s got Gilda in his sights. For information and reservations,
call Carder Travel at 815-756-1547.
DeKalb church to host open mic night A community open mic event will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb, 158 N. Fourth St. The event is open to the public for residents to share their music, poetry or other talent. This will be the first of two open mics at the Unitarian in February. The second will be Feb. 16. This will be a coffeehouse-style evening with tea, coffee and light refreshments available. All local musicians who would like to perform are encouraged to attend. The doors will open at 6:10 p.m. For more information, call Dan Kenney at 815-793-0950.
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Interaction of politics, values explored in play
A production by the Northern Illinois University School of Theatre and Dance explores how politics can become intimately intertwined with individual values and personal judgment. Playwright Tony Kushner’s “A Bright Room Called Day,” based on Bertolt Brecht’s 1938 play “The Private Life of the Master Race,” will run today through Sunday and Feb. 7 through 10 and will stage in the Stevens Building Players Theatre on the NIU campus. “A Bright Room Called Day” opens on conversations between a middle-aged German actress and her artistic friends in the early 1930s. As they witness the fall of democracy and Adolf Hitler’s rise to power, they realize they must face challenges to their personal lifestyles and beliefs. A subplot is introduced when Zillah, a 1990s New Yorker, interrupts the 1930s scenes to offer her perspective on the happenings in 1930s Germany. As she draws comparisons between Hitler and President Ronald Reagan, she ultimately flees to Germany to escape what she believes is an increasingly dangerous American government. When she arrives in Germany, the lines between past and pres-
ent blur. “A Bright Room Called Day” is directed by Alexander Gelman, who said the point of the play is not compare Reagan and Hitler, but to ask questions about individual limits in society and politics. “I don’t think plays are there to give us answers,” Gelman said in a news release. “I don’t think it’s that simple.” He said a quote from the play – “If someone is 25 percent Nazi, is that a Nazi?” – sums up the theme. As people move their analysis away from the Hitler extreme, at what point does behavior and ideology stop being evil? “It really has to do with personal choices that are affected by and in turn effect political realities,” Gelman said in the release. “Where’s my personal line that I will not cross? We all have different places where that line is drawn, and usually we don’t actually discover it until we’re there, and that’s how we know who we are.” Weeknight and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $16 for adults, $13 for seniors and $8 for students. Tickets are available online at www.niu.edu/theatre.
KC Gallery hosts Faculty Art Show
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Oil painting by Miles Halpern
The Kishwaukee College Art Gallery is hosting an exhibition of works by the art faculty through Feb. 21. The show will include works by Kishwaukee College art instructors Dan Connelly, metals; Robert Davis, photography and lithography; Michelle Erickson-Goettl, jewelry and ceramics; Miles Halpern, oil painting; Steven Hoover, oil painting; and Carrie Schumacher, mixed media sculptures.
A closing reception will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 19. Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. The KC Art Gallery and the closing reception are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Steven Hoover, Kishwaukee College Art Gallery director, at 815-825-2086, ext. 5610, or steven.hoover@ kishwaukeecollege.edu.
DeKalb artist displays oil paintings at The Art Box
Local artist Eileen Bosic will exhibit oil pastel paintings at The Art Box, 308 E. Lincoln Highway in downtown DeKalb, Sunday through Feb. 28. The opening reception is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Bosic who lives in DeKalb, has studied art most of her life, beginning with oil painting and later transitioning to acrylic. For the last seven years, she has enjoyed the supportive and encouraging class environment needed to explore oil pastels at The Fine Line Creative Art Center in St. Charles. Because oil pastels have given her both a freedom and creative spirit she had never experienced with other media, she is now painting exclusively in oil pastel. Bosic selects an arbitrary color palette and uses scraping techniques to create implied forms and sensuous textures. Most of her paintings are landscapes – that often include barns she finds
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“Summer” by Eileen Bosic. A display of oil pastel paintings by Bosic will be on display at The Art Box in February. in and around the DeKalb area – and still lifes. She has a unique color interpretation developed in the studio from the use of Holbein and Senneilier oil pastels, used in conjunction with Winsor Newton Liquin to create a deep-colored under-painting which is then developed
through many layers of oil pastel from dark to light. Bosic shows her work online at www.dekalbgallery. com. For more information, call Dan Grych at 815-758-0313 or email dan@dekalbgallery. com. The Art Box is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Women’s center photo exhibit takes viewers on a journey
Tim O’Shaughnessy is the featured artist of the month for February at the DeKalb Area Women’s Center Galleries. O’Shaughnessy has participated in the women’s center’s last two holiday shopping fairs, but this is his first solo exhibition. He is calling the show “Somewhere On the Journey ... Happy to Be Here” as he considers this event a milestone on his journey to become an accomplished photographer. “My favorite picture-making moments come when I have the opportunity to become calm in a setting and allow myself go where the spirit will take me,” he said in a news release. The exhibition includes both color and black-and-white photos, many of which will transport the viewer to vacation destinations. The exhibit can be viewed from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays in February and other times by appointment. There will be a free public reception from 2 to 4 Saturday to open the exhibit. The public is invited to view the photos, talk to the photographer and enjoy refreshments.
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Photographer Tim O’Shaughnessy is the featured artist of the month at DeKalb Area Women’s Center Galleries. The DeKalb Area Women’s Center is located in the 95-year-old Finnish Temperance Society meeting hall at 1021 State St. in DeKalb. Parking is available on 11th Street, one-half block south of the building. An accessible lift can be reached from the north side of the building.
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Teacher shocked about student’s new career Dear Abby: I am an adjunct teacher in a small college in the Midwest. For the most part, my students are great, but one breaks my heart. I admire him because he has overcome some incredible obstacles. Last year, he lost a good job and had to drop out for a time. He’s back now, and when I asked about his new job, he said he runs a strip club. At first, I thought he was kidding, but he assured me he manages more than 50 ladies who, at the end of their shift, leave with their lives and their dignity. He doesn’t strike me as a common street pimp and I realize he took this job to survive. I’d like to approach him outside the classroom and offer to help not just him, but
DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips his employees. I don’t want to come across as a do-gooder, but I don’t think this is a great career. I know this letter may make for some funny water cooler conversations, but the truth is people who get sucked into the vice trade have a hard time getting out and often come to a bad end. Do I care about my students too much, or am I being judgmental? – Wants To Help in Illinois Dear Wants: I think it’s a little of both. You are wellmeaning, but may have
jumped to some incorrect conclusions. Managers of adult entertainment clubs are not “pimps”; they are club managers. Further, just as not all prostitutes are exotic dancers, not all exotic dancers are prostitutes. Many are single women working to support themselves and their children; others may be students trying to pay for their educations. Before trying to “rescue” any of them, visit the club and see firsthand what is – and is NOT – going on there. If there are underage girls being forced to work there, report it to the police. If not, recognize that they are adults and able to make their own career choices. While I admire your good heart, the individuals you’re worried about may not
need your assistance. Dear Abby: I want to ask your opinion about something. I work at a donut shop inside a college campus. I have a tip jar, and many customers are generous and share their change with me. My problem is other people who feel entitled to the money in my tip jar. There have been instances when some of them realized they were a few cents short, so they stuck their hands in my tip jar and fished out the coins they wanted. It is not out of ignorance! The jar is clearly labeled “Tips – Thank you.” If I tell them they can’t take the money, they get angry. One lady screamed at me, saying I was “selfish,” and the money in the jar
shouldn’t be just for me! What do you think, Abby? Am I too upset over a few cents? Or am I right to feel robbed and stand up for myself when people do this? – Doing My Job On Campus Dear Doing My Job: I don’t blame you for feeling robbed. YourtipsAREmeantjustfor you, and you have earned every penny your customers left in recognition of your good service. What these people are doing is petty theft. Some establishments avoid this problem by leaving a small container of pennies on the counter. Please suggest it to your boss.
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Training surgeons must learn array of skills Dear Dr. K: You often mention your colleagues at Harvard Medical School. I’m curious, what does it take to become a doctor at Harvard? Dear Reader: Believe it or not, this is the first time I’ve been asked that question. Here’s how things are organized. We have several hundred medical students. They spend four to five years learning to become doctors. Then they get an M.D. after their names. The next step is residency and fellowship. This is a multiyear process when a newly minted M.D. gets additional training and certification in one of the medical specialties, such as internal medicine or surgery. Then, for many, comes further training in nar-
ASK DR. K Anthony L. Komaroff rower subspecialties within each specialty. For example, internal medicine is divided into subspecialties such as cardiology, endocrinology or general internal medicine (primary care). The process of going through residency and fellowship can take three to eight years. In this brief column, I can give you only a taste of the process. For a comprehensive look, I recommend a short and inexpensive new e-book called “The Making of a Surgeon,” written by my Harvard Medical School colleague Dr.
Stan Ashley, with John Hanc. You can learn more about this book at my website, AskDoctorK.com. The book describes the intense and grueling pace for both the trainees and their teachers. The workday begins between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. But while there is an organized work schedule for every day, surgical emergencies can pull the surgical teams from the hospital floors to the operating rooms at any time, 24/7. For a surgical trainee, the process of becoming an independent surgeon is a gradual one. At first, the trainee is just watching and learning. There’s always lots of book learning – textbooks and surgical research journals. And there are even computer-
ized simulations to help learn manual skills. When the teachers are confident the trainees have the necessary knowledge and skill, they begin to do some parts of the surgery under the watchful eye of the teacher. By the time they have reached the end of their training, the trainees are quite independent. At Harvard, surgical residents must learn 139 essential surgical procedures by the time they’ve completed their training. They start by learning the basics: tying knots, suturing, general operating room procedure. As soon as they’re ready, the residents enter the operating room. There, they work next to attending surgeons on
appropriate cases for every level of their training. And they begin the long process of working their way through those 139 essential surgeries. There are lots of skills taught during medical school and residency. For surgeons, the manual procedures of doing surgery obviously must be mastered. But that’s not enough: The trainees need to learn coolness under fire and how to think clearly when things are not going “by the book.” Above all, they need to learn how to be members of a team – because surgery requires a team – and how to listen to, comfort and explain things to patients.
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Don’t stop corresponding with your friend Dr. Wallace: A good friend of mine (a female) is behind bars. She was convicted of a very serious crime. We are both 18. I have been writing to her, but I kept this a secret from my grandmother who is living with us. One day my grandmother brought the mail in, and she noticed that I received a letter with a return address of a prison. My grandmother was very upset, and she said I should not be writing to a convict. I have chosen to write to my friend because I want to keep her spirits up and to encourage her to see the error of her ways and help her to rehabilitate her life. Do you see anything wrong in do-
’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace ing this? My parents see no reason I should stop writing to my friend. Your comments will be appreciated. – Nameless, Columbus, Ohio Nameless: Continue corresponding with your friend. She needs your friendship now more than ever, and I applaud you for not abandoning her. It’s crucial for someone who has gotten into trouble with the law to maintain strong ties with the outside world. If your friend doesn’t believe she
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TODAY – The year ahead will present a quality achievement cycle, but you’re going to have to work extremely hard to get what you want. Thankfully, however, you’re likely to have the proper motivation to do so. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Even if the behavior of someone you like proves to be frustrating, you’ll have the good judgment to cope with it philosophically, without damaging the relationship. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Although you’ll have the ability to size up situations accurately, there’s a good chance that you will do something that won’t serve your best interest. Use your common sense. ARIES (March 21-April 19) – A well-intentioned friend might try to tell you something for your own good that you won’t take well. Don’t blame the messenger for unpleasant information. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Even if you are luckier than usual in certain material matters, remember, your good fortune has its limit. Be careful not to push it beyond what is reasonable. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – If you find yourself dealing with a prima donna in an endeavor that requires team players, it might be smart to call in a replacement. CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Your chances for achieving an important objective look good, provided you play it cool and keep a low profile. If you’re too visible, competitors might shoot you down. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – A social event that you aren’t too eager to join could actually turn out to be quite enjoyable. The problem won’t be with the affair – it’s likely to be with you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Success is likely in a joint endeavor if you handle things correctly. The problem will come from the distribution of rewards, so be sure everyone involved is treated properly. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Reason rather than force must be used in all testy developments with which you might have to contend. Make certain your logic wins out over your baser impulses. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – It’s important that you have a voice in all matters that could cost you out of pocket. This is one area where others should not be allowed to make decisions for you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Think of yourself as part of a team in all of your involvements with friends, and strive to be cooperative. If you are self-serving, you’ll stick out like a sore thumb. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Provided you don’t go off on tangents, you will be extremely adept at fulfilling your ambitious objectives. Waste your energies on side issues, however, and you won’t reach your goals.
will regain her place in that world, her only alliances will be with other lawbreakers. There’s no point arguing with your grandmother about the matter. She was worried and had your best interests at heart. It’s up to one of your parents to tell her, in a nice way, that you are trying to help your friend, and that you have their approval to continue corresponding with this girl. Dr. Wallace: I’m 17 and feeling miserable. My mom is working hard so she can graduate from college in June. I had been an only child until eight months ago. That’s when my baby sister
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arrived. Trust me, my little sister was not planned. Mom calls her birth a wonderful accident. I love my baby sister very much. My only problem is that I must spend most of my free time caring for her. But that’s not what really bugs me. Several times I have taken my sister with me when I have gone to the mall or out for a snack with friends. I cringe when people assume that the baby is mine. I also get strange stares from old ladies who think I’m an unwed mother. I’ve thought about staying home when I’m watching baby Jenny, but I’d be missing out on seeing my friends.
Help! – Nameless, Iowa City, Iowa Nameless: Most shoppers in the mall are wrapped up in their own concerns and will hardly notice you, much less give a thought to your relationship with Jenny. A few people who never learned to mind their own business may leap to a false assumption, but so what? We waste far too much time worrying about what others may think. Your friends know the truth; that’s all that matters. Jenny is, indeed, fortunate to have you to care for her when mom is busy!
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BRIDGE Phillip Alder
Mislead your opponent with subterfuge Calvin Coolidge said, “The right thing to do never requires any subterfuge; it is always simple and direct.” That is true most of the time at the bridge table – but not always. Occasionally, a little subterfuge might save the day. Can you see a devious piece of deception for declarer in this deal? South is in four hearts. West leads the club nine.Eastwinswithhisace and returns the suit. North used a transfer bid showing five-plus hearts and zero-plus points. South used a superaccept, jumping to three hearts to promise a maximum with four hearts and a doubleton somewhere. With three minor-suit losers, it looks as though the trump finesse had better be working. But a quick peek at the diagram shows you that it is losing. Does declarer have any chance? East,afterwinningwith the heart king, might retain his aversity to diamonds. Then declarer can draw trumps and discard two diamonds from the board, one on the third club and one on the fourth spade. However, South has one other possibility. After winning the second trick, he should cash his third club and discard a spade from the board. Then he runs the heart queen. The finesse loses, but there is a good chance that Eastwillshifttoaspade.And if he does, declarer is home. There are two other points. First, South has to think of that ruse – never stop considering the alternatives. And if Easthasasuspiciousnature, it will be better to throw a diamond on the third club; then Eastwillswitchtoaspade.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT B COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS OneWest Bank, FSB (d/b/a Financial Freedom, a division of OneWest Bank, FSB) PLAINTIFF Vs. Sue Nelson; United States of America - Department of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Robert G. Wright a/k/a Robert Wright; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Dick Kuhn as Special Representative for Robert G. Wright a/k/a Robert Wright a/k/a Bob Wright(deceased) DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00577 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Robert G. Wright a/k/a Robert Wright, Sue Nelson Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 16 IN BLOCK 3 IN PARKMOOR, A SUBDIVISION ON SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 5, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 5TH, 1952, AS DOCUMENT NO 252457, IN PLAT BOOK "I", PAGE 8 AND RE-RECORDED SEPTEMBER 2ND, 1952, AS DOCUMENT NO 253115, IN PLAT BOOK "I", PAGE 10, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 433 Home Street, Sycamore, IL 60178 and which said Mortgage was made by: Robert G. Wright a/k/a Robert Wright a/k/a Bob Wright executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a Subsidiary of Indy Mac Bank, F.S.B., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DeKalb County, Illinois, as Document No. 2004021193; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Maureen A. Josh Clerk of the Circuit Court 133 W. State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 on or before February 25, 2013 A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff
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Waterman Small 1 Bedroom Tenant pays Com Ed and share of water, 3 months rent + security dep, $525/mo. 815-757-5079
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Large, lower 2 bedroom. $625/mo + security deposit. 815-970-2533
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C/A, appliances, W/D, water softener, laundry room, deck overlooking creek. Move in cond! No smoking/pets, $750/mo + sec. 815-495-9266 Sandwich. Nice 2BR House. C/A, 2.5 car garage. $875/mo+$875 sec dep & utils. 630-546-2150 Sycamore. 3BR, 1BA Ranch. 413 E. Lincoln. Fenced yard, garage. $1100/mo. 630-247-2655
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Pure bred, excellent pedigree. Field dog stud book register. Dewclaws, wormed, shots. Ready to leave 1/27/13. $350/ea. 630-377-0308 ~ 630-533-0308
Sears Cross Walk, incline, digital console, measures heart rate and caleries, like new! $250. 815-895-0222
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SEWING MACHINE, Brothers, VX1120, like new, with instructions and large sewing kit. $55. 630-229-9323 Plano Trek stationary bike, cycle trainer $150. 815-756-4072
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DEKALB ~ SPACIOUS MARKET APARTMENTS
2 State St. Entrances, 2 Bathrooms, Parital Kitchen, Updated Mechanicals, Over 2000 sq. ft. CALL NEDRA ERICSON, REALTOR
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Immaculate 4,280 sq ft Office / Warehouse. Air conditioned office area and bathrooms Great location near airport & tollway in DeKalb.
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Page C8• Thursday, January 31, 2013 CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-12-27205 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector. I502788 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, January 24, 31 & February 7, 2013.)
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARIA MASCOTE, Deceased Case No. 12 P 156 INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS 1. Notice is given of the death of Maria Mascote who died on October 1, 2012 a resident of Genoa, Illinois. 2. The Representative for the estate and his/her address is: Francisco Mascote, 823 S. Oak Creek
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tate and his/her address is: Francisco Mascote, 823 S. Oak Creek Drive, Genoa, IL 60135. 3. The attorney for the estate and his/her address is: Richard L. Turner, Jr., 107 W. Exchange Street, Sycamore, IL 60178. 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 19, 2013. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 133 W. State St., Sycamore, IL 60178, or with the Representative, or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. 5. The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. Ch. 110 1/2, Par. 28-4). (Published in the Daily Chronicle, January 17, 24 & 31, 2013.)
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL P. MUCAHY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL P. MUCAHY Deceased Case No. 13 P 6 INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES 1. Notice is given of the death of Michael P. Mulcahy who died on October 17, 2012 a resident of Genoa, Illinois. 2. The Representative for the estate and his/her address is: Michael M. Mulcahy, 117 Liverpool Dr., Poplar Grove, IL 61065. 3. The attorney for the estate and his/her address is: Blake K. Cosentino, 213 S. Second St., DeKalb, IL 60115. 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 1, 2013. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 133 W. State St., Sycamore, IL 60178, or with the Representative, or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. 5. On January 16, 2013, an Order Admitting the Will to Probate and/or Appointing the Representative (strike as applicable) was en-
and/or Appointing the Representative (strike as applicable) was entered. 6. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will as provided under section 621 of the Probate Act (IL Rev. Stat. Ch. 110 1/2, Par. 6-21). 7. Within 6 months after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (IL Rev. Stat. Ch. 110 1/2, Par. 8-1). 8. The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. Ch. 110 1/2, Par. 28-4). (Published in the Daily Chronicle, January 31, February 7 & 14, 2013.)
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SAMUEL A. CAMPBELL
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SAMUEL A. CAMPBELL Deceased Case No. 13 P 7 SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES 1. Notice is given of the death of Samuel A. Campbell who died on November 25, 2012 a resident of DeKalb, Illinois. 2. The Representative for the estate and his/her address is: Michelle L. Meadow, 1221 Pleasant St, DeKalb, IL 60115. 3. The attorney for the estate and his/her address is: Blake K. Cosentino, 213 S. Second St., DeKalb, IL 60115. 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 1, 2013. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 133 W. State St., Sycamore, IL 60178, or with the Representative, or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. 5. On January 16, 2013, an Order Admitting the Will to Probate and/or Appointing the Representative (strike as applicable) was en-
Daily Chronicle / daily-chronicle.com and/or Appointing the Representative (strike as applicable) was entered. 6. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will as provided under section 621 of the Probate Act (IL Rev. Stat. Ch. 110 1/2, Par. 6-21). 7. Within 6 months after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (IL Rev. Stat. Ch. 110 1/2, Par. 8-1). 8. The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. Ch. 110 1/2, Par. 28-4). (Published in the Daily Chronicle, January 31, February 7 & 14, 2013.)
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS
COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: EYTHAN PAUL OLSON FOR CHANGE OF NAME PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that on March 20, 2013, at 9:00 A.M., at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 West State Street, Sycamore, Illinois, 60178 in the courtroom occupied by the presiding judge, Amanda Olson will file his/her petition requesting that his/her child's name be changed from EYTHAN PAUL OLSON to EYTHAN PAUL FRUIT pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided. Any persons interested in said request for change of name may appear at said time and place, if they so desire. Amanda Olson 380 E. Lafayette St. Somonauk, IL 60552 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, January 31, February 7 & 14, 2013.) TEXT ALERTS Sign up for TextAlerts to receive up-to-date news, weather, prep sports, coupons and more sent directly to your cell phone! Register FREE today at Daily-Chronicle.com
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