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Two of these geese are not like the others VIEWS Pam Otto Driving to work the other day, I saw a familiar sight: hundreds of Canada geese scattered across the frozen athletic fields of James O. Breen Community Park in St. Charles. Like so many other days this winter, I watched the flocks slowly move along the ground, poking here and there as they browsed on turfgrass. For a brief time I squinted and could almost picture what it must have been like for early settlers as they watched Midwestern bison graze in a similar manner. These “tiny bison,” as I’ve come to think of them, are everywhere these days, leaving their assorted marks on snow, turf, pavement and the occasional windshield. Yep, there’s no escaping these gaggles, attracted as they are to the perfect habitat we’ve created for them. While most people tend to disparage their presence, I for one look forward to seeing their large flocks. Because that means it’s time for one of my favorite winter games: One of These Things Is Not Like the Others. All you need to play is a large group of birds and a pair of sharp eyes – either yours or, if you’re like me and not so gifted, those of a companion. For more advanced players – i.e. those who want to be the first to identify a bird to species – a pair of binoculars or a spotting scope also may be required. A little background info might be helpful, too. Although for most species it’s not a year-round phenomenon, flocking behavior gives birds certain advantages. So

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Two snow geese walk among Canada geese at James O. Breen Community Park in St. Charles. many individuals together increase the group’s chances of spotting sources of food and/or water – and potential dangers – than would a single bird flying alone. Flocks also offer safety. Each creature has a much lower chance of getting plucked by a predator when it remains with a large group as opposed to if it were to strike out on its own. We tend to think of flocks as being homogeneous – and with hundreds of say, geese, strewn before us, it certainly would appear that all the birds are the same species. But closer inspection will often indicate otherwise. About two weeks ago at Breen Park, a large and clearly not goosy fowl stood head and neck above the rest. This odd bird was a tundra swan, Cygnus Columbianus. Although tundra swans flock together, this particular individual had for whatever reason gotten separated from its conspecifics. Not to worry; with hundreds of Canada compatriots close at hand, the swan could rely on its adopted

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flockmates to alert it to danger and good places to stop for dinner. Interestingly, the swan eventually sparked another wave of flocking behavior, this one among humans. A crowd of about two dozen ardent birders, most of them members of Kane County Audubon, gathered to watch and photograph the swan, which is considered rare in our area. This week’s round of One of These Things actually turned out to be two – two snow geese, Chen caerulescens. Like Canada geese, snow geese also form large, noisy flocks. But rather than over-

wintering in the midst of suburbia, they tend to congregate in areas where crop fields and large expanses of open water lie close to each other. Just as was the case with the tundra swan, there’s no telling what circumstances led the two snow geese to bunk with their Canada goose buddies. But there they were, two white birds, calmly waddling about in a sea of brown and black. According to the calendar, winter is on the wane. There’s not much time left to play One of These Things; when spring comes, most flocks dissipate as birds adopt the territorial behaviors they need to defend their nesting areas and raise their young. Take advantage of the time that’s left by visiting open fields with exposed turfgrass or corn stubble or an open expanse of water along the Fox River. The spring waterfowl migration is under way, so expect surprises. And hey, if you happen to see any actual tiny bison – be sure and let me know.

• Pam Otto is the manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a facility of the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at 630-513-4346 or potto@stcparks. org.

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Where did you grow up? Elgin Pets? A cat named King – and he acts like it. Who would play you in the movie of your life? Vivien Leigh. She’s got that attitude and that spunk that I admire. First job? As a bell-ringer for The Salvation Army when I was 14 years old. If you have a signed letter from your dean at school, you can get paid for that. As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a paleontologist, my first dream job. But then I realized that getting dirty and picking dirt from underneath my fingernails was not my thing. Instead, I am the office administrator and volunteer coordinator here.

A book or movie you’d recommend? “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho and the movie would be “What Dreams May Come” Favorite charity? The Salvation Army Do you play an instrument? I play bass in the church praise band on Sundays. Do you speak another language? No, but I can say cheese in six languages: Ser is Polish, käse is German, queso is Spanish, fromage is French, chizu is Japanese and cheese, of course, is English. Hobbies? Music, dance and arts and crafts Favorite local restaurant? Taylor Street Pizza in St. Charles What is an interesting factoid about yourself? I volunteered with The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services, and they had me stationed at Malcolm X College in Chicago for the NATO summit this summer. We were able to serve lunches and hydration to the officers and first responders.

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Candidate forum set for March 13 in Batavia

Batavia Mothers’ Club plans open house

WHAT: Before Batavians vote April 9, they have the opportunity to learn more about the views of each aldermanic candidate on various issues the city faces. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Batavia Aldermanic Candidate Forum, which is open to the public. All candidates will have the opportunity to comment on five questions. WHEN: 7 p.m. March 13 WHERE: City Council chambers, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia

WHAT: Mothers who are looking for a way to become involved in the community and meet other moms are invited to a new member open house for the Batavia Mothers’ Club Foundation. Members of BMCF are required to pay annual dues of $30, serve on a standing committee, participate in philanthropic and community relations activities, volunteer at each of our fundraisers and attend monthly meetings WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. March 12 WHERE: The open house will be held at a member’s home. INFO: To RSVP and for information, email the chairwoman of membership at bmcnewmember@yahoo.com or call 630-406-9220.

Church plans grand opening in St. Charles WHAT: Life Church Assembly of God has planned its grand-opening service. Services include contemporary-style praise and worship and ministry programs for kids 12 and younger. WHEN: 10 a.m. Sunday WHERE: Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, 3795 Campton Hills Road, St. Charles INFO: For information, visit www.LifeChurchAG.com.

Job program Thursday at Pottawatomie WHAT: The St. Charles Park District will have a program, “It’s My First Job: Now What?” The program is for those 15 and older to learn how to prepare for meetings, what their employer

might expect from them, and what they can expect on their first day. The class includes basic money management guidelines. The fee is $16 for residents and $24 for nonresidents. WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday WHERE: Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Ave. INFO: Advanced registration is required. Visit www.stcparks.org for information.

‘Friday Live!’ events in St. Charles WHAT: The St. Charles Park District has planned “Friday Live!” events. The events are for those in fourth through sixth grade, and there will be games, movies, a live deejay, open gym, crafts, concessions and more. Parents must accompany participants at check-in and checkout. WHEN: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and March 20 WHERE: Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Ave., St. Charles INFO: For information, call 630-513-6200.

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GENEVA TOWNSHIP

Wissing faces challenger for highway commissioner By BRENDA SCHORY

Election Central

bschory@shawmedia.com GENEVA TOWNSHIP – Geneva Township Highway Commissioner incumbent Mark Wissing is facing challenger Michael Abts in a race for his second term in the April 9 consolidated election. Wissing is seeking re-election to continue the work he already started in the past four years. For Abts, serving as highway commissioner is a way to give back to the community by doing things he thought could be done better. “I was on the park board 18 years, from president all the way down,” Abts said. “I served on Fox Valley Special Recreation for 10 years, Community Chest for a couple of years. … I want to give back to the community.” Abts, 60, had owned a home-decorating business in Geneva, sold it and now has Mike’s Home Services, where he does electrical and handy-

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man work, he said. “I did work as a contractor for the township, doing different things, mowing grass and snow removal,” Abts said. “I know there are a couple things I thought could be done better or [that I] didn’t like.” Specifically, Abts said he would pledge to sell off the highway department’s unused equipment, including a truck “that has not been used for four years and is costing $18,000 to $20,000 a year to store that. Let’s get out of that lease and save taxpayers

money.” Wissing, 60, a former township trustee who served from 2005 to 2009, said as the road commissioner in the past four years, he has overseen road maintenance, trimmed trees, replaced culverts and re-dug ditches. His biggest accomplishment, Wissing said, was replacing the Wenmoth Road Bridge. The project costs more than $400,000 but the township paid less because Wissing said he got $266,000 from the state’s road and bridge fund and $50,000 from stimulus money. Wissing said he applied for stimulus funds three years ago, but the highway department received it in December 2012. “It was at the end of its serviceable life and deteriorating rapidly,” Wissing said of the bridge. As to Abts’ plan to sell off the township’s equipment, Wissing said he already did

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that. “With the exception of one big truck and a pickup truck,” Wissing said. “When I took over, I contracted everything out, and the contractors had to use their own equipment.” The big truck Abts is referring to is one Wissing said he wanted the roads department to keep in the event of a major snowstorm. But even in the storm Feb. 2, 2011, the truck did not get used, Wissing said, because contractors took care of the plowing. “I did get an OK from the township board to have it sold as surplus, and it can be sold now,” Wissing said. “The

lease is $1,650 a month for four years, without an increase. … This is a great deal for having industrial property.” With the lease expiring in August, Wissing said that would be a good time to look elsewhere for a smaller space to store needed equipment, such as signs and barricades. “Running a road district – you can’t do it from an office building. There is still a need for a facility to store things,” Wissing said. Wissing said his next plan is to develop a bike path along Wenmoth Road and McKee Street to connect Geneva and Batavia’s trail systems.

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Fox River Stages 0-50 Good; 51-100 Moderate; 101-150 Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200 Unhealthy; 201-300 Very Unhealthy; 301-500 Hazardous Source: Illinois EPA

Weather History Record high temperatures were set across the East on March 2, 1991. Pittsburgh and Erie, Pa., rose to 74 and 70 degrees, respectively. Albany, N.Y., reached 65, and Charleston, W.Va., jumped to 81 degrees.

Fld: flood stage. Prs: stage in feet at 7 a.m Friday. Chg: change in previous 24 hours. Station Fld Prs Chg Station Fld Prs Chg Algonquin................. 3....... 1.23...... -0.05 Montgomery........... 13..... 11.68...... -0.04 Burlington, WI ........ 11....... 6.99....... none New Munster, WI .... 19....... 8.45...... -0.11 Dayton ................... 12....... 7.00...... -0.12 Princeton .............. 9.5........ N.A..........N.A. McHenry .................. 4....... 1.62...... -0.08 Waukesha ................ 6....... 3.24..... +0.02

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Chief judge: Plan ahead in response to pending concealed carry legislation By JONATHAN BILYK jbilyk@shawmedia.com

Judith Brawka Kane County chief judge

Illinois had been the only state in the U.S. to not allow concealed carry. State lawmakers began discussing the matter last month, and the Illinois House of Representatives approved a series of amendments to proposed concealed carry legislation that would ban concealed firearms in various places in the state. Schools, casinos, government buildings, courthouses, stadiums and public transportation vehicles were among those places in which state representatives believed concealed firearms should not be allowed. Brawka and Kane County Sheriff Pat Perez said the county likely will need to up-

date its policies. Brawka noted that the county will need to decide what to do with legally permitted concealed firearms carried by county employees. She said the county could obtain so-called lockboxes to store the personal weapons, but private citizens from the public visiting the courthouse would not be permitted to carry firearms to county courthouses. She said there is “no way” court security could guarantee the safety of those in the building or the security of the weapon in storage if private guns are brought to the courthouse because that would take “hundreds of lockers.” “We’re going to do a public information and educa-

tion campaign, definitely,” Brawka said. “We’re going to tell people, ‘Do not bring your weapon to court,’ and not even onto the property. “We don’t want anyone pulling out guns on this prop-

erty.” Perez also noted his concerns with the possibility of storing firearms on site at government buildings. “We don’t have the room or the money for that many lockboxes,” Perez said. But the sheriff said his office would not react to the legislation until he knows for certain what regulations will be enacted. “Depending on what the exceptions are, it could create a real problem for us,” Perez said.

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GENEVA – By this summer, Illinois lawmakers will enact legislation that will allow those in the state to legally carry concealed firearms. But as the legislation takes shape, those who oversee operations at Kane County’s courthouses and safety at various public buildings say the county should plan policies to respond to whatever rules are produced from Springfield. “There are still lots of ‘ifs’ surrounding this issue,” Kane County Chief Judge Judith Brawka said. “So my suggestion is to begin planning now so we’ll know how we’re going to react to what comes in the legislation without coming under a time crunch.” In December, a federal appeals court struck down Illinois’ ban on concealed firearms. The court gave state lawmakers until June to enact a law expressly permitting concealed carry.

“There are still lots of ‘ifs’ surrounding this issue. So my suggestion is to begin planning now so we’ll know how we’re going to react to what comes in the legislation without coming under a time crunch.”

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Retailers say soda consumption is declining locally, nationally By JONATHAN BILYK jbilyk@shawmedia.com Those who visit Laz Marquez’s Mexican grill inside his La Huerta Supermarket still enjoy a soda or two with their freshly made tacos. But with anything they might make themselves? Likely not as much anymore, Marquez said. “I think when people are in here getting a taco, maybe they’re saying, ‘I’m having tacos. I’m going to treat myself,’ ” said Marquez, owner of La Huerta on Randall Road in St. Charles. “So I’m still

selling a lot of soda at the grill. “But in my store, with the packaged stuff, I’m selling a lot less these days.” In the years surrounding the onset of the 21st century, American grocers and beverage retailers such as Marquez reported selling record amounts of soda. Soda still was largely available in most American schools, making it a popular and easy choice for teens and younger children. And the beverages had not yet become Sandy Bressner – sbressner@shawmedia.com

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Sodas line the shelves at the Blue Goose Supermarket in St. Charles.

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JAMES R. ‘BOB’ YORK Born: June 30, 1942; in Dearborn, Mich Died: Feb. 28, 2013 GENEVA – James R. “Bob” York, 70, of Geneva, passed away peacefully with his family at his side Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013. James was born June 30, 1942, in Dearborn, Mich., the son of James M. and Zelma Bogard York. He had lived in Dearborn, and then Murray, Ky., before moving

9 to Illinois in 1956. He was a graduate of Elgin High School in 1960 and was CEO of York Spring Co., South Elgin. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War with the 101st Airborne Division in 1969. He was part of the division who fought at “Hamburger Hill” and was awarded the Bronze Star. James enjoyed traveling and golfing and just being around family. He was a member of the West Chicago Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Betty Nold York; his son, Michael (Joy) York; and two grandchildren, Morgan and Haley. He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Couple held at gunpoint, dog shot in home invasion By JONATHAN BILYK jbilyk@shawmedia.com NORTH AURORA – A North Aurora couple were held at gunpoint and their dog was shot during a home invasion and burglary Friday. According to information released by North Aurora police, the couple were in their home, a duplex in the 200 block of Laurel Drive, about 1:20 p.m. Friday when they heard a knock on the door. Before the residents could open the door, it was kicked in by two men who entered the home and displayed a firearm, police said. One of the men then held the residents at gunpoint, while the other man went upstairs. At that time, the residents’ dog, believed by police to be a kind of bulldog, approached the man with the gun, and the man shot the dog three times, police said. Police said the second man came back downstairs carrying a safe. The two men then fled the house through the front door. North Aurora Deputy Chief

Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. The family would like to thank all the doctors and especially Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois, Barrington for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Hospice Foundation of Northeastern Illinois, Barrington or the West Chicago Church of Christ. For information, visit www. lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com or call 847-741-8800. Please sign the guest book at www.legacy.com/kcchronicle.

Scott Buziecki said the men were in the home for “just a few minutes.” He said he did not know what was in the safe that had been taken, or why the men targeted that residence. Police said the residents transported the dog to a veterinarian for treatment. As of Friday afternoon, police could not update the dog’s condition. The suspects were described as black males, each in their 20s. The man believed to have held the residents at gunpoint and shot the dog was described as having a dark complexion with shoulderlength dreadlocks, wearing a black, hooded sweatshirt and black pants. The man who went upstairs and took the safe was described as having a light complexion and short, black hair, also wearing a black, hooded sweatshirt and dark pants. North Aurora police ask anyone with information to call police at 630-897-8705. Tips can be left anonymously by choosing option No. 3 from the voice mail menu at that number.

Frank L. Bruno: A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 9, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 1891 Kaneville Road in Geneva. A funeral luncheon will follow at Salerno’s on the Fox, 320 N. Second St. in St. Charles. Burial will be private. A memorial visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State St. (Route 38) in Geneva. Michael Daniel Fairbanks: The visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Yurs Funeral Home, 1771 W. State St., Geneva, IL 60134. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 2 p.m. Donald “Harvey” McClurg: There will be a celebration of life service at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at Portage United Methodist Church in Portage, Wis. Arsenio G. Sala: A memorial celebration of Arsenio’s life will be Memorial Day weekend at Garfield Farm Museum. Adolph “Bud” Shulske: A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St. (corner of Routes 64 and 25), in St. Charles. Interment will be private in Union Cemetery in St. Charles. William Craig Thatcher: Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St. (corner of Routes 25 and 64), St. Charles.

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a popular target of public officials and others seeking to reduce Americans’ access to an assortment of substances blamed for the rising rates of obesity and associated chronic health maladies, such as diabetes. But in the years since, the attitudes and behavior of Americans toward soda appear to have shifted. According to data supplied by market research analysis company Euromonitor International, the amount of carbonated beverages consumed by Americans has declined steadily. In 2004, when soda consumption peaked, Americans purchased 40.9 billion liters of soda, Euromonitor reported. That also was the year in which the U.S. beverage industry agreed to voluntarily remove full-calorie soft drinks from schools, replacing them with “lower-calorie choices,” such as bottled water, milk and 100 percent juice products. Illinois also banned the sale of soda in schools in 2006. Soda consumption has declined each year since, typically about 1 to 3 percent annually. In 2012, Americans purchased 35.4 billion liters of carbonated beverages, a total decline of about 13 percent in the past eight years. The decline may have been even more pronounced among beverages, such as so-called regular soda, containing traditional sweeteners such as sugar or high fructose corn syrup. The American Beverage Association has reported that 45 percent of nonalcoholic beverages sold in the U.S. have zero calories. And the overall average number of calories in each beverage serving also has declined by 23 percent, the ABA said. That trend has spilled into Kane County – and perhaps may have been more pronounced locally than nationally, say local beverage retailers. Marquez estimated his packaged beverage sales at La Huerta have declined about 50 percent in the past 10 years. And at Blue Goose Super-

market in St. Charles, president Paul Lencioni said he has seen a steady decline in the amount of soda his store has sold. He estimated declines of about 10 percent from his store’s peak soda sales. “I get the impression that soda has really fallen out of favor with a lot of people,” Lencioni said. He pointed to laws and regulations proposed in places in the country that would limit the size of soda available and changing attitudes toward allowing children to consume soda. But it hasn’t hurt his business, Lencioni said. He noted that as soda has declined, the sales of other packaged beverages have increased just as rapidly. Bottled water has been a popular substitute, Lencioni said, as well as tea-based beverages. “Tea has really done well,” he said. “It’s a big seller.” And he said flavored water products such as Vitamin Water also have proven popular among those eschewing soda. “It’s not as if soda’s going away, and it’s all tap water now,” Lencioni said. “It’s not like that.” Nationally, data also have indicated an increase in the consumption of coffee has eaten away at soda sales. Marquez said he believed the decline of his sales can be attributed to what he calls the “big-box effect,” meaning stores such as Walmart, Costco and Sam’s Club offer consumers soda at somewhat lower prices and, in some instances, in larger quantities than his store. “Costco has 36-packs of Coke,” Marquez said. “I am not contractually allowed to carry those, and people want that, I guess.” But Marquez also readily concedes that American consumers, including many of his customers, have become more health conscious – even if they may opt for the occasional dietary splurge of a bottle of cola to accompany a quick meal out. “It seems to me to be an indication of a change in culture,” Marquez said.

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Thumbs up: Among athletic achievements for youth athletes, those of wrestlers are among the greatest. Wrestlers must work hard on technique and strength, and to maintain their weight to fit into their team’s lineup. They are tasked to emerge victorious in a one-on-one battle with another wrestler who has been working on the same goal. Three local wrestlers – Kaneland’s Dan Goress and Marmion’s Johnny Jimenez and George Fisher, both of whom are from St. Charles – won individual IHSA state championships last month. Marmion’s team then placed second in the IHSA Class 3A team competition. Marmion took home a trophy from the dual team state finals for the first time. Jimenez won on the last day of the team competition. Fisher had a key win in the semifinals. Jimenez said it was a big step for the school. “It feels awesome. We’re really proud of ourselves, although we didn’t take first, which we wanted,” Jimenez said. “But we really worked hard this season. We’re proud of what we did.” In the individual meet, the local state champions capped off remarkable seasons. Goress had a record of 42-3, and he delivered a message about doing what it takes to reach a goal. “You can tell yourself, ‘I’m going to be a state champ,’ but if you don’t do anything about it, it ain’t ever going to happen,” Goress said. “And it starts every day with waking up. Running, your diet. Practice. Watching film. That’s what it comes down to.” Jimenez went 48-2 and picked up his third consecutive state championship. Jimenez, a junior, will go for his fourth title next year. Fisher went 47-4 and picked up his second state championship. He spoke of pulling out everything in the championship match, saying, “It’s the finals. Go for it all, so I went for it. And I ended up pinning him.” Congratulations to the Marmion wrestling team, the best in team history, as well as Goress, Jimenez and Fisher, the best in the state.

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OUR VIEW: THUMBS DOWN Thumbs down: After a relatively short period of mild sacrifice, there are indications those in the education field believe the rest of us are ready to tolerate a return to business as usual. Teachers’ labor discussions have been more contentious. Locally, a teacher strike in Geneva was avoided at the last second. But this academic year, there have been strikes in Chicago, Grayslake, Evergreen Park, District 300 (which encompasses northern Kane County and southern McHenry County), Lake Forest, Highland Park, Dixon and West Chicago. Another example of contention was on display Monday night in Sugar Grove, when the Kaneland School District 302 board approved a raise for Superintendent Jeff Schuler, boosting his base salary to $175,000 from July 1 to June 30, 2014. School documents indicated he made a base salary of $158,525 during the 2011-12 school year. With the exception of one board member – a vocal Tony Valente, who called the raise “astronomical” – board members cited the usual reasons for a raise of about 11 percent. Those who voted for it talked of paying to retain talent, said they didn’t want the district to be a training

ground for superintendents, or said they were happy with Schuler’s work. By most indications, Schuler has done a good job in Kaneland. He runs a school district that’s large in area, and the district has – with this exception – been extraordinarily careful with its spending. For instance, the district during this school year eliminated some bus stops, hoping to save $50,000 on maintenance and fuel. At the time, board members said they knew it would not be a popular move, but they were tasked to save the district money. Also, Kaneland teachers have been working under a salary freeze since the 2010-11 school year. But Schuler has faced some criticism, too. Dozens of parents crowded a school board meeting last year to express outrage that the district hasn’t adequately addressed bullying issues. While the leader of the Knights Against Bullying group has been involved in discussions to address bullying, many who showed up said severe issues went unaddressed in previous years. In backing the raise for Schuler, board members indicated that he had taken a pay freeze over the past few years, sacrificing $15,000. But it’s not much of a sacrifice if, at the first opportunity, a large raise is given. The same can be said of the teach-

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ers unions that have been engaged in strike talks throughout the state. After a couple of years of pay freezes and labor peace, teachers unions have been pushing for raises. For the rest of us, a pay freeze over the past few years would have been a welcome alternative to the pay cuts many have had to take. Why should you care? Even if you don’t have kids attending a public school in Illinois, check out your tax bill. Education costs are usually the largest amount on that list, and that’s a big reason your bill goes up every year, even when the value of your house goes down. Many will complain about this when the bills come out. Instead, perhaps now is the time to take an interest. This is a season of school board elections, but in District 302, there barely are enough candidates to fill out the field in the April 9 election. A write-in candidate is virtually assured of winning one of the three available spots. Getting involved is a great way to help shape the future of the school district. In the meantime, we encourage District 302 to be both more economical and fair when it comes to issuing raises – especially while teachers continue to work under a salary freeze.

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8SOUND OFF I just saw on television that the U.S. Post Office sponsored Lance Armstrong to the tune of $31 million. Why, when the post office is [struggling] is our government throwing away money like this? How much more money would the government have if they stopped this stupid spending?

Random act of kindness I would like to thank whoever it was with their random act of kindness. I got home from work, I live on 12th and Madison, and I found out someone had plowed my sidewalks from all the way around the corner. I wanted to say thank you so very much. God bless you. GOP state Sen. Jim Oberweis and the other conservative GOP had better start visiting fast-food restaurants, because the workers behind the counters are the future voters that the GOP conservatives lost in the past election and will possibly also lose in the future. Now Oberweis is trying to disenfranchise the same-sex marriage political action committees. The states, not the federal government or religious organizations, determine who is issued marriage licenses. Judges can marry people in Illinois. Oberweis and the conservative GOP are against same-sex marriages based on religious teachings. Unless these political leaders start to realize that both Lincoln and Reagan are dead, the GOP

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What a unique concept It’s Friday, March 1, and today is supposed to be the day of the sequestration of the federal government, and maybe cutting some spending finally. I was driving around my local community and a couple of other communities, and I was in and out of stores and businesses and even a government building or two, and nobody seems worried about the federal sequestration. I wonder why. Then I remembered that we live in a town where people pay their own bills, where people work, where people get off their tails and take care of things. They don’t sit around and wait for the federal government to take care of them. What a unique concept.

ster being honored for his accomplishments by the St. Patrick School students. Included in this article is a small picture. However, Monsignor Linster is not in this picture. If someone is being honored, shouldn’t he be in the picture? So I’m flipping through the rest of the Chronicle, and I come to page 30. Yet again, another large picture of some guy who poses with sports people. Who cares? Why is this picture newsworthy? I would rather have seen a larger picture and article of the St. Patrick School story with Monsignor Linster included in the picture. So what’s wrong with this picture?

Thanks for plowing

On page 13 in the Feb. 23 and 24 Kane County Chronicle, there is a very nice article about Monsignor Joseph Lin-

I want to thank the St. Charles Park District for plowing Mt. St. Mary’s Park and the Riverwalk trail, the new trail. I’m very grateful to be able to use it this time of the year. A lot of us like to walk and run year-round. It’s a pleasure that we’re now able to use it in the winter months. It’s a

addition to offering normal distances for kids aged 6 to 16, the Kids’ Triathlon includes a “Youth F-1 Elite” wave in order to give some of the 12to 16-year-old athletes on the local MMTT, in addition to any other participants with race experience, the opportunity to compete in a draft-legal race that is similar to the national competitions in which the

team competes. The junior race will begin at 7 a.m. The senior race will follow. Registration can be done online at register.itsracetime. com/register/?event=17255. Race entry fee is $40 before May 10 and $45 after. For information, visit www. mmtt3.org or call John Lorenz at 847-909-3200. TTY for the

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beautiful park, and we’re able to walk through there along the river and on the new trail, also. I wanted to thank the park district.

Grateful for clear paths Just calling to thank whoever is plowing the Fox River trail through Geneva into Batavia. It’s so nice to be able to walk that path this time of the year with the snowy weather. I’m just so grateful for whoever is taking care of that this winter. I’m able to use the trail yearround, and I’m grateful for that.

Hopelessness of that situation I think a recent comment about minimum wage, saying people should just get a second job, is a little out there. First off, it is hard enough to try and get a first job, let alone a second job. Even if you somehow got a second job and were working 70 hours a week, which I think is about the maximum most people can stand long term, you would be bringing home a whopping $430 after Illinois tax, Social Security and Medicare, and that doesn’t even include federal withholding. This may seem like enough to live on, but what if you have a kid? The absolute cheapest I could find for day care around here is $200 a week. Hopefully, you don’t have two kids. Also, I don’t know who is watching your kid on the weekends since you’re at work. Seriously, if you can’t see the hopelessness of that situation and the need to offer people a way to pull

themselves out of it, you are heartless. I can see offering up a different solution, but you can’t say do nothing. Of course, some people would want to cut off a theoretical single mom from welfare and food stamps, label her as taker and then wonder why her kid becomes a hoodlum or gets pregnant at 15 and continues the cycle.

It’s only common sense I was reading on March 1 about the intersection in Geneva on Route 38 and Fourth Street, where the people got caught in the middle of the street. Instead of spending all the money on the fancy bricks on Third Street, why didn’t they put an underpass on one side for pedestrians to use? It’s only common sense. One of these days somebody will get killed there.

Prices are going to go up I’m responding to “Pay people what they’re worth.” The prices are going to go up. They just may have an excuse. Gas prices are rising really high, and having people get paid $10 an hour is going to affect the small businesses because they won’t be able to have that many people on their payroll. Who in this day and age can live on $7.25 an hour? And they say to work two jobs. Well, how can you work two jobs if you have three kids at home to take care of? It works if you’re 20. But they’re going to raise the prices on everything anyway if it does go to $10 an hour.

8LOCAL BRIEFS Delnor to host Multisport Madness youth triathlon GENEVA – Delnor Health & Wellness Center, at 296 Randall Road, Geneva, is hosting the 13th Annual Multisport Madness Triathlon Team Youth Triathlon on May 26. This race is designed for beginner athletes looking to tackle their first triathlon and experienced triathletes. In

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Methodist church plans second ‘Run for the Hills BATAVIA – The United Methodist Church of Geneva has planned its second annual “Run for the Hills” 5K run/walk fundraiser. The event takes place at 8:30 a.m. April 13 at the Peg Bond Center, 151 Island

Ave., Batavia. This event will raise money for the church’s high school mission trip in July to eastern Tennessee with Appalachia Service Project. The cost is $30 for adult runners and $20 for kids 10 and younger. To sign up, visit www.signmeup.com/site/online-event-registration/89793.

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Owners Ron and Lisa Cruse are joined by Geneva Chamber of Commerce President Jean Gaines, Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns and other officials at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at the Geneva Commons, 1308 Commons Drive. A grand-opening celebration is set for this weekend, with specials through Sunday.

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8LOCAL BRIEF Event in St. Charles to benefit riding facility ST. CHARLES – An event to benefit HorsePower Therapeutic Riding is set from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 10 at Lupita’s Cocina, 40W222 LaFox Road, St.

Charles. Drop-ins are welcome, but organizers ask those who intend to come to RSVP by calling 815-582-0306. HorsePower is a nonprofit organization that helps those with mental and

physical challenges. It is in Maple Park. Lupita’s will donate a portion of the sales from the event to benefit HorsePower. For information, visit www. HorsePowerTR.com.

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The Elburn Village Board meets at 7 p.m. Monday at Village Hall, 301 E. North St., Elburn.

chines have been installed at the Blackberry Bar and Grill, which sits just south of Elburn on Route 47. Sugar Grove recently voted to reverse its ban on video gambling. In that village, an advisory referendum is on the April ballot, but officials would not have to change their policy based on that. One Elburn trustee, Ken Anderson, has spoken against allowing the machines. He said residents haven’t told him that video gambling is necessary in the village. “Does this improve the quality of life in the village of Elburn?” asked Ken Anderson, adding he did not believe the answer is yes. He said most people he has spoken with have been opposed to video gambling. “I’ve had two out of many of my neighbors who have said we should have it here, or people will go somewhere else,” he said. “I’ve had many more

people who said we shouldn’t have it.” Also on the agenda for Monday will be an open public hearing for the village’s 2013 comprehensive plan. There will not be a vote on the plans for the Elburn Station development. The vote on that project, which will bring 2,200 new homes to the village over a 20year period in the area near the Metra station, is slated for March 18.

ST. CHARLES – Dr. Lance Reinke, a pediatric neuropsychologist, will present a seminar on child development from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Hosanna! Lutheran Church and Preschool, 36W925 Red Gate Road.

Bussinesswomen to hold Geneva after-hours event GENEVA – Batavia Women in Business will host a business after-hours event from 4 to 7 p.m. March 14 at Gibby’s Wine Den, 1772 S. Randall Road, Geneva. This event is open to anyone – men or women – wishing to network

and meet new and old friends. Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Appetizers will be provided. Ten percent of all sales will go back to Batavia Women in Business to use for programming.

Fabyan garden seeks volunteers in Geneva GENEVA – Volunteers are needed at the Fabyan Japanese Garden in the Fabyan West Forest Preserve off Route 31 just north of Fabyan Parkway. Call 630-377-6424, email fabyanvilla@ppfv.org or visit www.ppfv.org for information or to apply.

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ELBURN – Village Board members may vote on whether to allow video gambling in Elburn, but that depends on whether two trustees attend Monday’s meeting. Dave V i l l a g e Anderson President Dave Anderson de scribed the vote as tentative. Trustee Jerry Schmidt has said he will miss the meeting. An- Ken other member, Anderson Ethan Hastert, might be out of town. In that case, Anderson said he would postpone the vote. Video gambling appears headed for approval. Most board members have indicated they support reversing the village’s ban on video gambling, which has been in place since 2009. Officials who reversed their position said that the rules are better established than they were in 2009. Also, video gambling ma-

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Petition seeks to sway Hultgren on weapons ban By BRENDA SCHORY

“I don’t see any reason why an individual needs an assault weapon at home. It’s not for hunting, except for hunting people.”

bschory@shawmedia.com Geneva resident John Rice signed an online petition to U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren, RWinfield, asking him to support an assault weapons ban and universal background checks. “The whole goal is to get back to some of the common sense regulations that were put in place,” Rice said. “Like having an assault weapons ban so some of these dangerous weapons – guns designed for military use, militarygrade weaponry – are not in circulation. Also, the idea of closing the loopholes for gun shows.” Jess Chipkin, 59, of Huntley said she started the online petition Dec. 27 after the shooting of 20 children at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. The shooting was done with an assault-style weapon. Chipkin said Hultgren’s staff has her scheduled to meet with the congressman March 25. She hopes to bring him at least 1,000 signatures. So far, the petition has collected 263. “Let’s start a dialog,” Chipkin said. “This is an issue that is really important to people. The purpose of the petition is to make sure Hultgren represents us and not the NRA in upcoming votes on new gun safety regulations.” Rice, a former member of the National Rifle Association, said he does not want to take people’s guns away. “I grew up pheasant hunting and rabbit hunting,” Rice said. “On my 14th birthday, me and my twin brother got

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Geneva resident John Rice signed an online petition asking U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren, R-Winfield, to support an assault weapons ban. 20-gauge shotguns. I was a member of the [National Rifle Association]. It was part of the deal; we went through the gun-safety program.” Chipkin said Hultgren’s website,www.hultgren.house. gov, has lacked information about gun control since the Sandy Hook shooting prompted discussion of new gun-control measures. Hultgren’s website does not list guns or gun control among 11 categories of issues. The list does include agriculture, education, family values and health care. According to the conservative “Illinois Review” edition of Jan. 27, 2010, the NRA Political Victory Fund endorsed Hultgren in the 2010 primary for the 14th Congressional

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Third time no charm LARKIN MAINTAINS MASTERY OF ST. CHARLES NORTH IN CLASS 4A REGIONAL FINAL. PAGE 16 Jeff Krage – For the Kane County Chronicle

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IHSA CLASS 4A SOUTH ELGIN REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: LARKIN 75, ST. CHARLES NORTH 64

North runs out of answers for Larkin By JAY SCHWAB jschwab@shawmedia.com SOUTH ELGIN – St. Charles North’s boys basketball team practiced against six or seven frenzied defenders at a time in preparation for Friday’s IHSA Class 4A South Elgin Regional championship game against ballhawking Larkin. That might sound like a high degree of difficulty, but it still doesn’t measure up to dealing with the real Royals, 5-on-5, under game conditions. For the third and final time this season, Larkin’s quick feet, quicker hands and proficiency in the open court led to a double-digit Royals win over the North Stars, a 75-64 triumph that left the North Stars with no choice but to salute their Upstate Eight Conference River nemesis. “You get by one trap, you get past half court, and all the sudden you’re in another trap, and then you kind of make that obvious next pass, and that’s the one they jump,” North coach Tom Poulin said. North started the game crashing the offensive glass and riding an impressive burst from senior guard Quinten Payne, who had eight first-quarter points as the North Stars took an 18-11 lead. But the Royals dominated the second quarter, draining four 3-pointers and ratcheting up the defensive heat to help overtake the North Stars by halftime, 30-28. “Really, we started off the game so well just finishing and doing what we do best,” North senior forward Justin Stanko said. “And it just turned so fast. Everything just turned. We went away from what was working.” Shaky passes and improper floor balance turned into swift transition baskets for the Royals (23-5), who brushed off their poor start to sustain control of the game throughout the second half. Junior wing Kendale McCullum pestered North Stars

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St. Charles North’s Justin Stanko takes a shot over a pair of Larkin defenders in the North Stars’ 75-64 loss to the Royals on Friday in the IHSA Class 4A South Elgin Regional championship game.

4A South Elgin Regional Monday’s quarterfinals Elgin 64, Streamwood 41 St. Charles East 73, South Elgin 52 Wednesday’s semifinals Larkin 74, Elgin 52 St. Charles North 69, St. Charles East 53 Friday’s championship Larkin 75, St. Charles North 64

ball-handlers all over the floor, with backcourt-mates Quentin Ruff (24 points) and Quantice Hunter (15) eager to parlay North mistakes into successful fast breaks

or open 3-pointers in transition. “Coach expects a lot out of us because he knows how quick we are, how fast we can leap, so that’s why he expects a lot out of us defensively,” McCullum said. North (18-11) trailed, 5541, heading into the fourth quarter but, with Larkin’s rhythm compromised as the Royals sought to run some clock, the North Stars mounted a gradual comeback. North twice cut the deficit to nine points, and junior guard Alec Goetz hit a corner 3-pointer, then had one that would have cut Larkin’s lead to six rim out, and defeat became imminent. The Loyola-bound Payne, a three-year starter, scored a game-high 28 points and was

met by a rousing ovation as he checked out of the game in the final minute. He left North fans with a strong final impression, including a thunderous, two-handed dunk on a third quarter drive that brought North within 47-39. On the ensuing defensive possession, Payne picked up his fourth foul and had to sit the final 2:30 of the quarter. Senior point guard Tony Neari, the younger brother of former North great Nick Neari, added 10 points for the North Stars. Poulin turned emotional discussing his large, productive senior class. “It’ll be difficult not to see [Kyle] Swanson every day. That kid is something special,” Poulin said, begin-

ning to tear up. “Obviously Quinten, he’d do anything, he’d run through the wall for you. Tony Neari, I remember seeing him coming to the gym for open gyms when he was a 10-year-old kid.” After composing himself and talking a little more basketball, Poulin returned to hailing North’s senior class. “The guys, since we walked into this building, have been trying to do the right thing,” Poulin said. “They’ve been competing and they’ve just been playing with just a ton of heart. I think that was the same tonight, but Larkin is a better basketball team. They beat you three times. You’ve got to take your hat off and say we wish them the best moving forward.”

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VIEWS Kevin Druley Although shaky Larkin freethrow shooting kept North in the neighborhood – a pair of Alec Goetz 3-pointers in the fourth quarter would have brought the North Stars to within six – the upset bid, like those shots, rattled out. Larkin’s student section bellowed the boastful “I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL WIN!” chant before the game tipped off about a minute earlier than its scheduled 7:30 p.m. start time, suggesting an outcome as scripted as South Elgin’s production of “Grease” down the hall. Earlier encounters with the North Stars – Larkin victories by 13 points in St. Charles and 20 points in Elgin – certainly informed the Blue Crew’s opinion, but the group clearly didn’t stick around after the Royals won Wednesday’s first regional semifinal against crosstown rival Elgin. Facing a St. Charles East team it had lost two of three meetings against during the regular season, North started fast and persistently got to the basket to score a 69-53 rout of the Saints. As had been the norm this week, the North Stars dug deep into their bench for contributions. To hear the North reserves tell it, their sterling play this week truly was the case of a

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St. Charles North’s Quinten Payne drives to the basket past Larkin’s Quentin Ruff during Friday’s IHSA Class 4A South Elgin Regional championship. group of inspired understudies. After the East game, junior Erik Miller admitted even the simplest bench contribution “gets everyone fired up,” prompting urgent minutes from all else summoned to cast aside their warm-up jackets.

Regulars noticed the eagerness of players such as sophomore guard Jake Ludwig – who earned a spot start Friday – and classmate Jack Callaghan, a forward, to absorb whatever they could. “They’ve definitely looked

up to me and all the other seniors this year, and I think they’ve learned a lot,” Stanko said. “That the four years goes fast. So value your time here.” Before reflecting on the seniors who’d be graduating – including longtime starters Tony Neari, Kyle Swanson and Payne – Poulin briefly pondered the future. He channeled a flank of “multiple people contributing” alongside Goetz. “Jake, Jack, I can continue to list people,” Poulin said. “And our sophomore group is really a team-first type of group. I’m excited, honestly, to see how they mesh and play together, because that’s the one thing that they’ve done at the lower levels is play unselfish basketball. So it’s going to be fun to coach this next group.” The outgoing one also provided Poulin with plenty to remember. His players, too. “I love this team,” Stanko said. “It’s going to be hard not going after school and playing in the gym with them.” • Kevin Druley is a sports writer for the Kane County Chronicle. He can be reached at 630-845-5347 or kdruley@ shawmedia.com.

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SOUTH ELGIN – Can Quinten Payne maintain this scoring pace? Did Justin Stanko just go behind his back? Whoa. Where was that pass going? Can St. Charles North get this back to within single digits? The progression of questions from courtside at Friday’s 4A South Elgin Regional final illustrated the North Stars’ struggles with consistency before producing a season-ending lament. Moments after his team lost, 75-64, to conference nemesis Larkin, North Stars coach Tom Poulin emerged from the locker room. He greeted a throng of well-wishers and justifiably told them, “Really thought we had this one.” North attacked the rim early, weathered first-half foul trouble and entered the second half optimistic about doing more of the same. That was about when the Royals made this a too-familiar tale, using its fierce pressure defense and quickness in transition to pull away, veering off toward next week’s sectional at DeKalb. “They sped us up and we started taking silly shots and not doing what we do best,” said Stanko, a 6-foot-6 senior forward. “We get high-percentage shots, and they sped us up. We ran into the lane, chucked something up, and sooner or later, we were on defense.” For North, that ultimately meant players were also in reflection mode as the game’s final minutes ticked down.

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IHSA CLASS 4A WHEATON WARRENVILLE SOUTH REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: WEST AURORA 45, GENEVA 37

Tempo to Geneva’s liking, but not result By DENNIS D. JACOBS

“You can’t fault our kids for the way they battled tonight, but sometimes when you’re playing this West Aurora team, even three points seems like it’s 30 points to try to close it in on them. You just have to have absolutely great execution.”

editorial@kcchronicle.com WHEATON – Geneva controlled the tempo and frustrated favored West Aurora for much of Friday’s IHSA Class 4A Wheaton Warrenville South Regional championship game, but a few critical miscues down the stretch by the Vikings allowed the Blackhawks to escape with a 45-37 victory. “There were probably two or three key possessions,” Geneva boys basketball coach Phil Ralston said. “You can’t fault our kids for the way they battled tonight, but sometimes when you’re playing this West Aurora team, even three points seems like it’s 30 points to try to close it in on them. You just have to have absolutely great execution.” The Vikings (21-9) executed well for the first 26 minutes. Senior post player Connor Chapman scored inside on a pass from Chris Parrilli with 6:25 left in the game to put Geneva ahead 25-24. Then came the crucial possessions Ralston referenced. The first featured West Aurora senior forward Chandler Thomas on both ends of the floor. He came up with a steal to prevent a potential basket, then hustled to the other end to put back an offensive rebound that gave the Blackhawks (22-6) the lead for good. Sophomore guard Matt Dunn hit a short jumper after another Geneva turnover moments later to push the lead to three, and after the Vikings failed to convert a one-and-one free-throw opportunity, West Aurora senior center Josh McAuley threw down a dunk with 3:23 to play that made the score 30-25. After that, the Blackhawks made two baskets and 11 free throws, including five by McAuley, to close out the game. McAuley finished with 18 points and seven rebounds. “He hit some shots, but it was his free throws late that hurt us,” Ralston said. “Once we had to put them at the line, that’s when we were in trouble because they just didn’t miss.” The Blackhawks, the No. 4

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Class 4A Wheaton Warrenville South Regional Monday’s quarterfinals Downers Grove South 52, Yorkville 43 Geneva 43, Wheaton Warrenville South 33 Wednesday’s semifinal West Aurora 67, Downers Grove South 59 Thursday’s semifinal Geneva 55, Hinsdale Central 49 Friday’s championship West Aurora 45, Geneva 37

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Geneva’s Chris Parrili drives past West Aurora’s Josh McAuley in the Vikings’ 45-37 loss Friday to the Blackhawks in the IHSA Class 4A Wheaton Warrenville South Regional championship game in Wheaton. seed in the Bolingbrook Sectional, were 16 for 19 from the line. Geneva’s defensive game plan was centered on stopping West Aurora junior guard Jontrel Walker. The Vikings again employed a 1-3-1 zone with a chaser assigned to harass Walker. Parrilli filled that role most of the night. “We knew what kind of player he was,” Parrilli said.

“He’s a tremendous player and we just focused on trying to shut him down and make the other players beat us. I think we did a good job on him. We got him frustrated. Pace Temple did a great job on him, as well.” The 12th-seeded Vikings limited Walker to seven points and succeeded in getting him to foul out with just less than two minutes left in the game. “It was frustrating, but we

expected it,” Walker said of Geneva’s defense. “I just really wanted to make sure I was still in the game making plays. … I wanted to keep moving, do things on defense, just do other things besides scoring.” West Aurora played a manto-man defense throughout, but increased the intensity as the game progressed. “Their defense was great as well and [frustrated] us,” said Parrilli, who scored nine of

his team-high 11 points in the second half. “It kind of went back and forth. It was a great game up until the end.” Seeking the program’s first regional crown since 1986, the Vikings led by four points on two occasions in the first half, but the Blackhawks scored the final six points of the second quarter to take a 14-12 lead. Parrilli, a 6-foot-1 junior, scored on a drive to the basket early in the third quarter to put Geneva back in front, 1614. The lead changed hands six more times before Thomas put West Aurora in front to stay. The Vikings were playing just 24 hours after Thursday’s upset victory against Hinsdale Central.

field the highest-priced items, both projected to cost more than $4 million. Among the other proposed improvements are upgraded baseball and softball fields (can we do something about foul balls from the baseball field showering down upon softball spectators?), lights for the tennis courts, expanded parking and additional storage space. The football stadium calls for 2,500 bleacher seats along with the requisite features such as lighting, a scoreboard and a press box. Adding seating for Batavia football games would be a welcome development. Bulldog Stadium as currently configured is no place to be claustrophobic – or unable to make it to the game an hour and a half early. A proposed eight-lane track around the field would also allow Batavia to more successfully operate larger track and field meets. Batavia athletic director Dave Andrews said it is important to have a comprehensive plan for the future so that the school would

PREP ZONE Jay Schwab “be able to pull out bits and pieces and do them, so it fits in the long-term plan.” It will be fascinating to watch how this plan unfolds. It might seem unrealistic for all of it to come together any time soon, but even completing half of the suggested upgrades could have a transformative effect on the experiences of Bulldogs athletes and their supporters. Head-scratching: What to make of the Wheaton Academy boys basketball team’s first-round ouster Tuesday against Aurora Central Catholic? With all due respect to ACC’s penchant for postseason magic, it’s difficult to avoid putting the result in the context of the Warriors’ snakebitten postseason history. In 2010, Wheaton Academy was 24-2 entering a regional semifinal against a .500 St. Francis team,

which proceeded to stun the Warriors, 48-45, on Wheaton Academy’s home floor. The Warriors won a regional title in 2011 before ending their season at 27-2 with a sectional semifinal loss against Crane. Last season, the upset bug bit once again in the form of rival St. Francis, which upended the Warriors in a regional semifinal. Then Anthony Andujar and ACC struck Tuesday, as Andujar’s 3-pointer in the final seconds relegated the Warriors to a postseason one-and-done for the third time in four years. That wouldn’t be so remarkable if Wheaton Academy hadn’t been so dynamite outside of the playoffs. This year’s Suburban Christian Conference Gold title marked the Warriors’ fourth straight conference championship. Coach Paul Ferguson is obviously a quality coach or the Warriors wouldn’t have been able to sustain championship-level success over a prolonged period. But what happens to the

Warriors once the calendar hits late February/early March remains one of the most puzzling mysteries on the area hoops scene. Down goes Montini: The Montini girls basketball team’s bid for a fourth straight IHSA Class 3A state championship came to a close with a 48-45, overtime loss to Vernon Hills on Friday at Redbird Arena in Normal. The local takeaway: Burlington Central’s season was even more impressive than we knew. The underclassmen-driven Rockets were tied at 31 with Vernon Hills with 3:40 left in Monday’s Hoffman Estates Supersectional. Provided there are no major injuries or defections in the offing, Burlington Central girls basketball has the makings of an extraordinary program in the coming years.

• Jay Schwab is sports editor of the Kane County Chronicle. He can be reached at 630-845-5382 or jschwab@ shawmedia.com.

IHSA CLASS 3A IMSA REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: ST. FRANCIS 46, AURORA CENTRAL CATHOLIC 43

Pisarski, St. Francis steal victory away from ACC By MICHAEL GIBBS editorial@kcchronicle.com AURORA – St. Francis’ guard/forward Jason Pisarski only had two points in the fourth quarter against Aurora Central Catholic on Friday. But he made them count, coming up with a steal and scoring with 1:41 left to play to give his team a four-point lead en route to a 46-43 Class 3A IMSA Regional championship victory. “I just like making plays for my team,” Pisarski said. “I just tried to make the steal, and when I did, I also tried to make the layup. I have been working on that a lot this year, trying to anticipate more.” Spartans’ coach Bob Ward thought his team showed “a lot of grit” in the win over the

3A IMSA Regional Monday’s quarterfinals Aurora Central Catholic 53, Marmion 51 Kaneland 79, IMSA 40 Wednesday’s semifinals Aurora Central Catholic 41, Wheaton Academy 37 St. Francis 43, Kaneland 32 Friday’s championship St. Francis 46, Aurora Central Catholic 43

Chargers. “Down at the end, when we needed to, we came up with a couple huge rebounds,” Ward said. “Pisarski made that huge steal. He’s done that for us all year long.”

St. Francis (20-7), the No. 2 seed, moves onto the Freeport Sectional to face Sycamore on Wednesday. ACC, the fourth seed, ends its season at 16-13. St. Francis led 13-8 after a quarter and appeared to be cruising late in the first half with a 24-17 lead before ACC rallied for eight straight points to take a 25-24 advantaged, capped by Phil Schuetz’ layup for the lead with six second left in the half. ACC continued the momentum into the second half, taking a 30-25 lead on a Schuetz dunk midway through the third quarter, only to see St. Francis run off seven straight to end the quarter to give St. Francis a 32-30 lead, with the final bucket coming on a putback by Zach Prociuk with less than a minute to play. St. Francis increased

its lead to 34-30 early in the fourth when Schuetz was called for his fifth foul during a scrum for a rebound. “I thought it was a jump ball,” Schuetz. “I had it first and then one of their guys came and grabbed it away.” Chargers’ coach Nate Drye did not agree with the call. “If anything, I thought the foul was on the St. Francis’ guy,” he said. “I thought Phil got the ball first. I just don’t think you foul out the best player in the game on a jump ball. That is taking nothing away from St. Francis. They were terrific tonight.” Andrew Kimball followed with a 3-pointer to put St. Francis up 37-30, but ACC roared back with seven straight points on two free throws from Sean Anger, a 3-pointer by Sean Harreld and

a basket from Anger. Tim Zettinger then nailed a pair from the line for a 39-37 St. Francis lead with 2:07 to play, which was followed by Pisarski’s steal and hoop. Anthony Andujar hit 1 of 2 from the line for ACC to cut the deficit to 41-38, but Kevin McShea came right back with a basket with 1:16 left. Andujar hit a bucket to make it 43-40 with 37 seconds to go, and McShea missed the front end of a one-and-one. Andujar could not hit a runner in the lane. McShea was fouled and hit a pair to extend the Spartans’ lead to 45-40 with 18 seconds left. Kimball led St. Francis with 12 points, McShea added 10 and Zettinger nine. Schuetz led all scorers with 14. Andujar and Anger added eight each for the Chargers.

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Batavia has drastically upgraded its indoor setup for athletics within the past few years as the school debuted a new fieldhouse and weighttraining facilities. Now, the question is how long will it take for the school’s outdoor sports facilities to catch up. A cramped football stadium, a track surface that is in “poor shape,” according to director of buildings and grounds Pat Browne, baseball and softball fields that sorely need to be spruced up and a lack of on-campus space to conduct practices for some sports are among the facility shortcomings the school would like to address. Funding has not yet been identified for any of the plans which, obviously, curtails any attempts to attach concrete timetables to the school’s wish list. But at least there is a plan. On Tuesday, the Batavia school board heard a presentation for about $13.4 million worth of proposed outdoor athletics facilities upgrades, with a new football stadium and new multiuse synthetic

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Burlington Central senior girls track and field athlete Katie Trupp won Big Northern Conference indoor titles in the high jump and pole vault last season. It’s not yet certain whether she’ll try to capture a third event title as a senior, although Trupp’s beginner’s luck in the long jump bodes well. Competing in a Saturday meet at DeKalb, Trupp cleared 15 feet, 7 inches on her first career long jump attempt, breaking the school record set in 2005. For the latest edition of the Weekend chit-chat, Kane County Chronicle sports reporter Kevin Druley touched base with Trupp – a Southern Illinois recruit – on her feat and outlook for the coming season. The following is an edited transcript:

Talk about the transition to indoors now that you’ve

been doing offseason club [the Plainfield-based Jump High Athletic Club]. I guess my season never really ended. … I just kind of got the whole pole vault experience and got to go to a lot of USATF meets. I high jumped and pole vaulted. I worked on a lot of my technique stuff this summer and hopefully, my high school coaches can really help me to meet my goals of jumping higher this season.

Has your jumping career felt at all like a whirlwind? I started high jumping in seventh grade and my freshman year, my old gymnastics coach [at Spring Hill in Elgin] was also a pole vaulter, so I’ve been doing pole vault since freshman year, so it’s been a big part of my background. ... Freshman year, I was jumping 5-4, and then pole vaulting side I was new, it was pretty

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[harder]. there are a couple of meets I want dot compete in through USATF that I wanted to get to. I competed in pole vault nationals with AAU, so that was pretty cool. but my foot is fine now.

What led you to commit to Southern Illinois?

Given the injury, when did you join Jump High?

I visited there a couple weeks ago. ... That was really exciting. I really like the campus and I really like the education program because I’m going into early childhood [education]. All the coaches and teammates were really great when I visited a few times. I’m really exited to be part of their team next year. .. There were a lot of great places that I considered, like [Illinois State] and Nebraska. I just felt at home at SIU.

Maybe in the middle of the summer. I started pretty late. There was no urgency to go

The Salukis would have no reason to think twice now with

low. Sophomore year, I high jumped 5-6 and went 11-6 in pole vault at state. I broke my foot hurdling at the conference meet my junior year, so I’m hoping for 5-8 jumping and 12 to 12-6 at state in vault this year as a senior.

your recent long jump. That was definitely an experiment. My coach [Vince Neil], he was just trying us out everywhere. I looked at the list of entries and he put me at long jump, and I’m like, ‘Coach, about this long jump – I’ve never really done it before.’ They put me through some of the basics and it was actually pretty simplistic. … I think I’m going to practice it more and try going for the outdoor record this year. That would be cool.

How about long jumping in the longterm? I’m not really sure because it was such big leap of an experience. I’m not really sure what to think of it yet. ... My coach said he might try to have me do it for the bigger meets and maybe to try to qualify.

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DON’T MISS IT Men’s college basketball: Butler at VCU, 11 a.m. today, ESPN2

Good luck to the U.

NHL: Blackhawks at Detroit, 11:30 a.m., Sunday, NBC

SET THE DVR

Men’s college basketball: No. 5 Miami at No. 3 Duke, 5 p.m. today, ESPN

Men’s college basketball: Wichita State at Creighton, 1 p.m. today, ESPN2

The Hurricanes can win the Atlantic Coast Conference outright. That’s right Miami. The U. It can win a conference title in men’s hoops. And it would come in Durham. OK. Easier said than done. The Blue Devils are coming off a loss Thursday to Virginia on the road. Can the Hurricanes win the ACC title outright? Duke lost at Miami, 90-63, on Jan. 23.

A regular season, a No.1 seed for the conference tournament and better seeding for the NCAA tournament. Wow, that’s a lot on the line for two teams that have stumbled in the Missouri Valley Conference. Should be a dandy.

Corey Crawford injured? No problem. Ray Emery doesn’t miss a beat completing the shutout Thursday night. The Hawks won 2-1 in overtime against the Red Wings on Jan. 27. The Hawks killed all six of Detroit’s power plays in the first of four meetings between the Central Division rivals.

Bulls at Indiana, 7 p.m., Sunday, ESPN So, the Bulls struggled against Cleveland, which

WHAT TO WATCH Arizona at UCLA, 8 p.m., ESPN Vanderbilt at Auburn, 8 p.m., ESPN2 Pro basketball Brooklyn at Bulls, 7 p.m., WGN Sunday’s Lineup Auto racing NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Subway Fresh Fit 500, at Avondale, Ariz., 1:30 p.m., FOX Baseball World Baseball Classic: Netherlands vs. Chinese Taipei, 12:30 a.m., MLB World Baseball Classic: China vs. Japan, 4 a.m., MLB Golf PGA Tour, The Honda Classic, final round, at Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., noon, TGC; 2 p.m., NBC Men’s college basketball Purdue at Wisconsin, noon, ESPN Florida St. at North Carolina, 1 p.m., CBS Michigan St. at Michigan, 3 p.m., CBS Pro basketball Miami at New York, noon, ABC Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers, 2:30 p.m., ABC Bulls at Indiana, 7 p.m., ESPN Pro hockey Blackhawks at Detroit, 11:30 a.m., NBC Soccer Fire at Los Angeles, 4 p.m., Univision

CATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS LATER MLS, Fire at Los Angeles, 4 p.m., Sunday, Univision Are you ready for some futbol? The Fire open up the MLS season on the road.

Men’s college basketball: Michigan St. at Michigan, 3 p.m., CBS Once undefeated before Big Ten play began, the Maize and Blue continue to slide. Can the Wolverines right the ship and bounce back from a loss to Penn State?

World Baseball Classic – games through March 19

Nope, can’t get excited. The Americans don’t event start until Friday. Plus, games are on at 4 a.m. At least there will be highlights for people who work strange hours.

OF NOTE Women’s college hoops: Wichita State at Indiana State, 12:30 p.m. Sunday, CSN Geneva graduate and Indiana State senior guard Taylor Whitley and the Sycamores will take on Missouri Valley Conference leadingWichita State.

College swimming: women’s Big Ten Championships, 9:30 a.m., Sunday, BTN Watch Minnesota freshman and St. Charles North graduate Lauren Zima and the Gophers capture the Big

Ten title. Zima helps the Golden Gophers earn a point. St. Charles North graduate and Michigan junior Angela Chokran finish fourth in the 200-yard breaststroke, fifth in the 100 breaststroke, plus assist in a third-place finish in the 200 medley relay and fifth-place finish in the 400 medley relay at the Big Ten Championships. Also watch Sycamore native, Rosary graduate and Penn State junior Mackenzie Powers finish fourth in the 100 butterfly and assist with two top-five replay finishes.

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Louisville-Syracuse is intriguing, but I like ButlerVirginia Commonwealth a little bit more. Why? Well, because both are new to the Atlantic-10 this season and in contention for the conference title. Both are ranked in the USA Today’s Coaches Poll and both coaches (Butler’s Brad Stevens and VCU’s Shaka Smart) can get their clubs deep in postseason runs this month.

Today’s Lineup Auto racing NASCAR, Nationwide Series, Dollar General 200, at Avondale, Ariz., 3:30 p.m., ESPN2 Baseball World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Brazil, 4 a.m., MLB World Baseball Classic: Korea vs. Netherlands, 7 a.m., MLB World Baseball Classic: Cuba vs. Brazil, 9:30 p.m., MLB Golf PGA Tour, The Honda Classic, third round, at Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., noon, TGC; 2 p.m., NBC Men’s college basketball Louisville at Syracuse, 11 a.m., CBS Alabama at Florida, 11 a.m, ESPN Butler at VCU, 11 a.m., ESPN2 West Virginia at Kansas, 1 p.m., CBS Notre Dame at Marquette, 1 p.m., ESPN Wichita State at Creighton, 1 p.m., ESPN2 Penn St. at Minnesota, 2 p.m., BTN Kentucky at Arkansas, 3 p.m., CBS Texas at Oklahoma St., 3 p.m., ESPN Nebraska at Illinois, 4:15 p.m., BTN Miami at Duke, 5 p.m., ESPN Kansas St. at Baylor, 6 p.m., ESPN2 Iowa at Indiana, 6:30 p.m., BTN Illinois St. at Northern Iowa, 7 p.m., CSN

was without Kyrie Irving. But then, Joakim Noah goes off for a triple-double against the 76ers? And Derrick Rose is practicing with ease before the game?

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SPORTS NEIGHBORS BULLETIN BOARD Umpires needed for summer softball season

Marmion drill team hosts annual invitational

Wasco girls fastpitch softball is accepting applications for 10U and 12U umpires for the softball season. Games start the first week of May and continue until the end of June. Weekday games start at 6 p.m. and Saturdays have games all day. Umpires need to be 14 years of age or older. Free training provided. For more information and an application, please visit our website at www.wascofastpitch.com, and click on Documents tab.

Cougars’ 5K upcoming The Kane County Cougars organization will host the 2nd annual Ozzie’s Home Run and Walk 5K at 8 a.m. May 18. Registration is now open for the event through kccougars.com and racetime.info. The start and finish for the event will take place at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark on the Cougars’ field with the finish line at home plate. Participants will be seen on the stadium’s videoboard through a live-feed camera and entrants will also receive a high-five from Ozzie T. Cougar on the final stretch of the race. Other surprises that day include door prizes and raffles featuring ceremonial first pitches, suite giveaways and more. The race is open to competitive runners as well as recreational walkers. The first 300 registrants will receive a commemorative race drawstring bag along with a complimentary ticket voucher for a Cougars game this season. The top three male and female finishers in 14 age division categories will win a customized race medal with the Ozzie’s Home Run and Walk logo. Area businesses interested in race sponsorship opportunities are encouraged to email ozzie@ kanecountycougars.com. Registration is $25 for adults and $12 for children age 5 through 12. A portion of race proceeds will be donated to Ozzie’s Outreach, the Cougars’ charitable arm

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Marmion hosted the ninth annual Colonel Earl K. Buchan Invitation Drill Meet on Feb. 16 in the newly constructed Regole Field House. Twelve teams from the area and as far as Louisville, Ky., participated in this year’s meet. This year’s guest of honor was Austin Dempsey, Class of 1997. Dempsey was SGM Gissel’s first team commander when SGM Gissel took command of the team 16 years ago. Fern Creek High School from Louisville, Ky., won the Commander’s Cup for being the top overall performing team at the meet.

that gives back to various causes each year in the community.

Blazers tryout today The Blazers AAU boys basketball program is looking for fifth grade players for this spring and summer. The west suburban team will feature elite competition and basketball skill development. Tryouts for the Illinois Blazers will be at 3 p.m. today at Geneva High School, Mack Olson Gym. There is a $20 tryout fee. Please no personal checks. For more information, contact Joe Santos at 630-208-0219 or email blazingbasketball@gmail. com.

Wasco baseball registration Registration for Wasco

Baseball is now open. Wasco Baseball offers opportunities for players ages 5 to 8 as of April 30, 2012. The season begins in April and concludes in late June with a league banquet/picnic at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, home of the Kane County Cougars. Games are played at field locations in the Wasco/St. Charles area. Your baseball experience will include: players clinic, enhanced coaching clinics and the opportunity to participate in All Star events. Register online today at www. wascobaseball.com, and click the register online link in the left margin. Regular registration closes Sunday. Space is limited. For more information, contact the Director of Registration at registration@wascobaseball. com.

Wasco softball registration open Wasco Girls Fastpitch Softball has begun registration for the spring/summer season. WGFSL is a recreational softball league open to all area girls’ grades kindergarten through 12th grade. Games are played in the evenings and some Saturdays so parents can attend and readily participate. Practice starts in April and most games conclude late June/early July. Players may register online at wascofastpitch.com, download a mail-in registration form or call the hotline at 630-513-1200 for a form. Registration concluded Thursday and players will be wait-listed. Fees are the same regardless of where you live – no out-of-district fees.

Spring training and pitching/ catching clinics will be held in April and take participants through numerous stations, age-appropriate drills and conditioning. Space is limited.

Central district softball registration open Central District girls softball is a recreational league open to all girls from kindergarten through 12th grade. Our home fields are located on Route 47 at the Lily Lake School. Practices begin in April, with games starting in May and ending in July. Clinics will be held this month and April. Players can register online or through the mail. For more information to download the form or register online go to centraldistrictgirlssoftball.com.

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Kane County Flea Market kicks off this weekend KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE spark@kcchronicle.com ST. CHARLES – The Kane County Flea Market’s first show to kick off the season is this weekend. The flea market will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Admission costs $5 for adults, and children 12 years old and younger will be admitted free of charge. Dealers will display and sell antiques and collectibles such as jewelry, furniture, books and more. The event will take place indoors and outdoors. Here are a few tips to planning out a trip to the flea market, according to the Kane County Flea Market website. • Plan on starting the day early and staying late.

• Figure out the items you may want to buy. Those interested in purchasing furniture should measure the space a piece of furniture will fit in the home. Attendees should bring measuring tape as well. • Decide who to bring as a shopping buddy. Two sets of eyes to find a bargain are better than one. • Ask at the gate for directions to the office so you can get a map to plan the day. • Wear comfortable shoes and clothes and be ready for any sort of weather. There are dealers outside under sheds and inside no matter what the weather. • Bring cash to shop, because not all dealers accept credit cards or checks. There is an ATM at the fairgrounds and also near banks by the Randall Road entrance. • Feel free to bargain on the

price with dealers. Try asking, “Can you do any better on the price?” Bargaining is part of the fun at the flea market. Although, you may not always get a better price, it doesn’t hurt to ask. • There is a country breakfast served in the main kitchen of the fairgrounds on Sunday morning before 10 a.m. Lunch is also available for purchase. • If you like something buy it right away, because it may not be there when you walk back in a few hours. • Most dealers will hold a purchase after a customer has paid for it. Dealers will stamp your hand and let you drive in to pick up the items. • Make sure you have enough room in your car for what you plan to buy. It also might be worth while to bring ropes to secure items and blankets for padding.

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The Kane County Flea Market will kick off this weekend, beginning at noon Saturday, March 2 at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles.

An ode to parenthood: Remember to enjoy the ride My kids had their physicals the other day. You know, the annual once-over to be sure everything’s in working order. I knew it was, but Noah needed working papers to begin his job as a soccer referee, so off we went. The waiting room was empty when we arrived. I’m not a huge fan of hanging out in doctors’ offices, sick as I am of dealing with the flu, so I admonished my kids to not touch a thing. If you’re a parent you know that while you can’t help but say it, doing so isn’t without risk. Because most typical kids, mine included, will thrill in doing exactly that. Touch. Everything. Which they did. Next, my firstborn, who, at 14, has grown quite disenchanted with various aspects of the physical exam, pretended his knee was being tapped by a little reflex hammer. Which, in his imaginings, caused him to kick our dear doctor. Me, in this case, as my shin was unfortunately very near to his very real foot. By this time we had company in the waiting

TALES FROM THE MOTHERHOOD Jennifer DuBose room, a happy young couple who, still holding hands, sat down directly opposite us below the “Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology” sign. I couldn’t help but giggle. The antics of my little crew made for a cautionary tale, to say the least. “Oh, that’s funny,” I whispered to Holly. “Look where they’re sitting.” She quickly deduced what I had, that they’re expecting a baby. Noah, on the other hand, was too busy coping by pretending to plot how he might kick our dear doctor during his least favorite moment of his exam, to notice. “This is what you’re gonna get,” Holly said as she gestured toward her brother, but the young couple was

oblivious to our silliness, cocooned as they were in that fabulous bubble of new-baby bliss. There’s nothing quite like it. I remember that feeling, and was even inspired to write a poem about it one morning many years ago when Holly was a baby: “Head tossed back in wild baby abandon, laughter so free. Arms outstretched, her eyes drift closed. Tiny baby lips fall open in an unselfconscious half-smile. She’s as relaxed as any Zen master. I spin and dance while she rests against my arms. I lift her up and down, up and down. “Mama, Mama,” she sings, willing me to keep up with her lullaby. Silky fine wisps of platinum-blonde hair float up and down, up and down, each one like spun gold, catching the sun as it streams in through the sunroom windows, sparkling with the sticky sweetness of morning, of pos-

sibilities, of cotton candy that your tongue never quite grasps as it melts in your mouth.” Noah turns 15 this summer and Holly turns 12 next week. It’s been over 10 years since I wrote this poem and still I recall the way the sunlight filled my little house that morning and made it glow. My heart felt like it would burst with happiness. That’s what parenthood has been like for me, at its best. I hope it’s like that for you, too, dear couple in the waiting room. At its worst, far worse than mere silliness (or, um, bruises) suffered in waiting rooms, your heart will break and you will think you’ll never recover. And then you will. When the music changes, and it will – less lullaby, more Led Zeppelin, remember, we’re all in this together, you and I and everyone else riding this wild and wonderful rollercoaster called Parenthood. Congratulations! But one word of advice? Wear shin guards.

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Rotary to host St. Patrick’s Day bowling fundraiser ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles Noon Rotary Club is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day

themed bowling fundraiser from noon to 2 p.m. March 17 at St. Charles Bowl, 2520 W. Main St., St. Charles. There will be an event sign-in and registration at 11:30 a.m. The event costs $25 a person or $125 a lane and includes two games of bowling, shoes, pizza and pop. There will also be a back sale. To register, contact Hieu Nguyen at bowers4me@ wowway.com or call 586-8761778.

Craft and Vendor Fair set for Saturday at school GENEVA – A Spring Splurge

Craft and Vendor Fair is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at Fabyan Elementary School, 0S350 Grengs Lane, Geneva. The cost is $2. For information, visit www. fabyanpto.org/springsplurge.

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Barnes & Noble to host Dr. Seuss event GENEVA – Barnes & Noble in Geneva is hosting a performance and storytime celebrating Dr. Seuss and Read Across America at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2. The Rising Star Theatreworks group will return for a performance of selections of their show “Seussical Jr.”

Steelband to perform Saturday night

Saturday, March 16th at 2:00pm On Main St., between 6th St. and 4th Ave.

St. Patrick’s Dance Show The Arcada Theatre, 10am

Deck Out Your Lucky Dog Dog Costume Contest Registration 11:30am-1:30pm In front of Municipal Center. Walk your dog in the parade! Presenting Sponsors:

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The Northern Illinois University Steelband will present a mix of music covering a variety of genres when it makes its third concert appearance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students and can be purchased at www. NorrisCulturalArts.com or by calling 630-584-7200.

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HOROSCOPE By BERNICE BEDE OSOL Newspaper Enterprise Association TODAY – Your possibilities for achieving success in the year ahead will be greatly enhanced through proper planning and the right colleagues. Before making any major moves, establish what you want, how to do it and with whom. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – One of your greatest assets is your ability to effectively communicate with others regarding difficult subjects. You’ll be good at disseminating information and retaining it. ARIES (March 21-April 19) – It’s good to be optimistic about a joint endeavor that you’re considering, but keep your expectations reasonable and realistic. Don’t get carried away by pie-in-the-sky prognostications. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – You could badly need some information from others today, so it pays to be a good listener at all times. This is especially so when in the presence of someone who gets around. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – When your intentions are in proportion to your abilities, success is likely to follow. Don’t place demands on yourself that you’re not experienced enough to fulfill. CANCER (June 21-July 22) – You’ll have what it takes to be a good organizer. You’ll not only know what to do and how to do it effectively, but you’ll be smart enough to know which person should handle each task. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Small details could take on unusual significance, particularly when it comes to domestic matters. Be sure that each person involved in a project pays appropriate attention to every tiny part. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Keep in mind that friends warmly welcome company when a person’s visit is brief. Remember this rule and follow it when putting in a personal appearance or even talking on the telephone. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – A small but significantly profitable development could open up, in conjunction with an ongoing matter. However, first you must recognize it and then be clever enough to carry it off. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Be sure to devote some time to a recreational activity that you thoroughly enjoy. Getting away from everyday happenings will refresh your outlook and make you more industrious. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – If you’re hoping to gather some information about a matter that’s none of your business but that you’re curious about, it’ll pay to ask indirect questions. Subtlety will pay off. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Quality, not quantity, is what you should look for in your companions. Being with a comfortable, compatible pal will be more enjoyable than hanging out with a large group. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – If you need to make a choice between profit and accomplishment, you’d be smart to choose the latter. Self-esteem has greater value than gold.

‘Vikings’ takes viewers back in time By HANK STUEVER The Washington Post One girds oneself for some serious hammer time when an opening fight scene of History’s compelling and robust new drama series, “Vikings,” delivers all the expected gore and blood spatter. Yet, beyond its bluntforce trauma, “Vikings” (premiering Sunday night) turns out to be an adroit and even elegant surprise, simply by aping some of the basic skills of a successful cable drama. The care shown for its dialogue and acting gives it “Sons of Anarchy’s” sense of scope, while the 1,200-year dial-back lends it a dash of “Game of Thrones’s” medieval mood. And a relatively modest budget keeps “Vikings” honest, in a “Spartacus” way, as a caution for those tempted to take it too seriously. But what I was most reminded of while watching the first five addictive episodes of “Vikings” was HBO’s much-missed “Rome.” “Vikings,” created and written by Michael Hirst (who wrote the film “Elizabeth” and created Showtime’s “The Tudors”), isn’t that grand, but it possesses that show’s same air of confident storytelling. It also has a Titus Pollo of sorts as its lead – that is, a conflicted antihero brute as a sympathetic protagonist – in the form of Ragnar Lothbrok, an arrogant Viking plunderer with a scientist’s curiosity about the world beyond his own. The character is pulled from Norse history; the rest is pure literary license. As Ragnar, Australian actor Travis Fimmel (a former Calvin Klein underwear

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Gustaf Skarsgard stars as Floki in “Vikings,” History’s compelling new drama series that premiers Sunday, March 3. model) brings to the character a wry, earthy and relatable complexity. With his piercing blue eyes, scraggly blond beard and dreadlockmohawk, he looks like he’s only a few tattoos away from selling artisanal gin at the downtown Fargo farmers market — and I mean that in a complimentary way. He’s Hägar the Hipster, and the far end of cable is in sore need of such a man. Ragnar is no pure-hearted Thor. In his village, he’s a well-respected pillager and warrior, but he’s also desperate to lead his own voyages. The local tyrant, Earl Haraldson (a terrific performance from Gabriel Byrne), prefers sending the town’s troops eastward to the Baltic for their summer raids. Ragnar insists that great lands and riches await them if they’ll only sail west – and to prove it, he’s been dabbling in the 8th century’s equivalent of high tech: navigation, compasses and a faster longship. With his jealous older brother, Rollo (Clive Standen), and assorted shipmates (who look like the entire cast of “Whisker Wars”),

Ragnar embarks on a secret westward voyage, discovers England, and plunders the living daylights out of a peaceful monastery in Northumbria. The group returns with the spoils of their too-easy ransack – chalices, jeweled crucifixes, icons – but the earl is more threatened by Ragnar’s ambition than delighted by the net gain. Ragnar surrenders his booty to the earl, but keeps a frightened young monk named Athelstan (George Blagden) as his slave. Ragnar takes Athelstan home to his farm-by-thefjord, where he lives with his wife, a former warrior named Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick) who’s now a stay-at-home mom to the couple’s two children. Here, the network pauses to honor whatever’s left of the old History channel days, giving us glimpses of the domestic details of the Lothbrok household – the chores, the meals and the, uh, wife-sharing, let’s call it. One thing I always wind up longing for in period adventures like this is a sense of daily life. It always seems, in this genre, that we are always

either doing battle or swilling grog after the battle; but what else do we do? What’s on a Viking’s mind? This is the show’s real strength, the way it effortlessly ushers us into Ragnar’s life and carefully considers its characters, giving them a depth that transcends all the violent stuff. Athelstan’s monotheistic belief in God deeply offends Ragnar’s Viking faith, yet he cannot help but desire to learn what his slave can teach him, and this forms a narrative backbone for the series: The monk schools the Viking and vice versa; Fimmel is especially good at conveying Ragnar’s sense of wonder and doubt. An uneasy friendship emerges between master and slave, complicated further when Ragnar and Lagertha unsuccessfully beckon the chaste Athelstan to join them in bed for their vigorous romps. “Vikings” is filled with an urgent, voracious, gritty and even sexy sense of the hyper-macho world it’s trying to portray. Oddly, the people being rooted for are murderers and thieves – displaying a disturbing arsenal of moral flaws that cable viewers have come to accept as de rigeur. In a way, it’s all just another iteration of Tony Soprano, as “Vikings” emphasizes a core pride and nobility in this tribe of thugs and galoots. We are meant to understand that Ragnar’s urge to see what lies beyond the western horizon isn’t merely about greed, nor is it about good and evil. What he’s feeling is the existential tug of history and fate. “Vikings” premieres Sunday at 10 p.m. on History.

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Home-schooler suffers bullying by kids It’s time to grow up Dear Abby: I am a 14-year-old female from the West Coast. I am home-schooled and don’t have many friends because I score high in tests, meaning I retain more information than the average person. On the rare occasion that I mingle with children my own age, they call me unpleasant names, play pranks on me and otherwise torture me. I had to change my emergency cellphone number and start using my sister’s because there have been so many immature and insulting prank calls. I hate it. I can’t help that I am smart, and I refuse to degrade myself by dumbing down my actions and speech because they can’t handle their insecurities. – High IQ Dear High IQ: Being “different” isn’t easy, and clearly you are very intelligent. But you and your parents should understand that crank calls are not “pranks” – they are a form of bullying and should have been reported when they happened. Most parents who homeschool also network with other home-schooling parents so their children can socialize with peers. If your parents haven’t done this,

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips I recommend you discuss it with them. You might also meet more intellectually advanced young people if you joined special-interest groups for older students. Your high IQ might be less threatening to the students who have given you trouble if you volunteer to tutor some of them who need help with their schoolwork. Dear Abby: I have been with my boyfriend, “Dan,” for almost five years. He’s wonderful and we have a great relationship. We have talked about spending our lives together, but had mutually agreed in the beginning that marriage wasn’t a priority for either of us. He has said for years that he never wanted to marry – which is fine with me. I now suspect that he’s planning to propose to me on our fifth anniversary. (He has never been great at hiding surprises.) I’m thrilled that he wants to make that kind of commitment, and I want nothing more than to spend the rest of my life with him,

but the thought of marriage scares me. I don’t know if it’s nerves about the pending proposal or that I have never planned on marriage and now I have to think about all the stress and strife that comes with planning a wedding. I want to say yes, but I love the way things are right now, and I know that marriage will change things. What, if anything, do I say to him? – Cold Feet? in Salt Lake City Dear Cold Feet?: I wish you had mentioned why you think being married to Dan would “change things.” If you’ve been happy together for five years, it’s unlikely that making a formal commitment would damage the special relationship you have together. Perhaps this is “old school,” but I feel that if couples plan to bring children into the world, they should be married. Because you want nothing more than to spend the rest of your life with Dan, and are concerned about the stress of planning a wedding, when he pops the question, I suggest you say, “Yes – why don’t we elope?” • Write Dear Abby at www. dearabby.com.

Baby’s umbilical cord stump should heal on its own Dear Doctor K: I’m expecting my first baby. Can you tell me how to care for the umbilical cord stump? How long will it remain? Dear Reader: Why does every baby have an umbilical cord in the first place? Just as with every cell in your body, every cell in your baby’s body requires a constant supply of energy and sustenance, and disposes of its waste material, through the circulation of the blood. However, during the time your baby is a fetus in the womb, your baby isn’t eating or breathing. The energy comes from the food you eat and the oxygen in the air you breathe. The circulation of blood in and out of the fetus comes through the umbilical cord. One end of the cord enters the baby through its “belly button”; the other end is in the placenta – tissue inside your womb. When your baby is born, the placenta and umbilical cord will leave your body with the baby. Once your baby is born, he or she no longer needs the umbilical cord and will be eating and breathing on his or her own. So, soon after birth, a doctor or nurse

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff will clamp your baby’s umbilical cord, then cut it, leaving a small umbilical stump. The umbilical stump usually falls off within two weeks or so after birth. Here are the best ways for you to help the natural healing of the cord: • Keep the area clean and dry. • Avoid wetting the area when you bathe your baby. Give sponge baths rather than tub baths until the cord has totally separated and fallen off. If the area gets wet, dry it gently. • Do not cover the umbilical cord area with a diaper. If the diaper rubs against it, irritation and inflammation may develop. Fold back the top edge of the diaper to expose the cord. • If urine or stool gets on the stump, carefully clean the area with mild soap and water. Then dry the area thoroughly. • If instructed by your doctor, clean the area around the cord

with a cotton-tipped swab or piece of gauze dipped in rubbing alcohol. Some doctors no longer recommend this practice because alcohol does not necessarily prevent infection or speed up healing. • The stump may bleed a little just before it falls off. This is normal. • Let the cord fall off by itself. Do not try to pull or twist it off. • After the cord falls off, the belly button (navel) area may look pink or yellow. It can take several more days or even weeks to heal completely. Continue to keep the area clean and dry. You may give tub baths, but dry the belly button thoroughly afterward. In some infants, the belly button area seems to heal slowly and looks moist, pink and lumpy. This is usually harmless. Still, if this occurs, tell your baby’s doctor.

• Dr. Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School. Visit www.AskDoctorK.com to send questions and get additional information.

Dr. Wallace: I am a regular reader of your column, and most of the time I disagree with you. I know I probably won’t like your answer, but I’m writing anyway. I’m 22 and met this girl at a party at my cousin’s house. Lynn and I hit it off big time, and when I asked her out, she said yes. She is 16, so I told her I was 17 because I really look much younger. We have gone out several times and had a great time. Last night I met her dad for the first time, and the first thing he asked me was how old I was. I told him 17, and then he asked me if I had a driver’s license, and I said yes and showed it to him with my thumb over my birth date. I guess he just wanted to know if I was a licensed driver because he didn’t say anything. I want to keep dating Lynn, but I’m worried that her parents might find out my true age and tell her to stop seeing me. Do you think I should tell Lynn the truth, and then ask her to help keep our secret? That way, I would be 100 percent honest with her, and her parents would probably not stop us from going out together. – Ted, Houston, Tex. Dear Ted: I’m afraid you are going to disagree with my comments once again. I’m sure you expected to, but I’m surprised that you asked for advice. I’ll consider your letter a hopeful sign that you want to change for the better. So, listen up! You are an adult and should not be dating a younger teen under any circumstances. The fact that you felt you had to lie to everyone in order to date this girl makes it quite obvious that you

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace already know this. You have been dishonest and selfish in order to date Lynn, and it won’t make things any better if you tell her the truth and then ask her to say nothing to her parents. If she would happen to agree to this plan, it would only make her a party to your lie. If you really cared for this girl, you would not consider doing this. Stop seeing this girl and find someone closer to your own age. Apparently you not only look young, but you are also immature. It’s time to grow up! Dr. Wallace: I’m 20 and never dated in high school. I’m a nice person, but I’m not considered attractive. I’m now dating a guy who works in my office. He is nice, but I’m not in love with him. Last week he asked me to marry him even though we have only been dating for seven months. What should I do? I don’t want to end up husbandless! – Nameless, Cleveland, Ohio Dear Nameless: Don’t commit to marriage until you love your future husband unconditionally. Even more importantly, don’t ever consider yourself unattractive. As you discover your inner beauty and bring it out in the presence of others, more and more people will notice. Believe me, you won’t wind up “husbandless.”

• Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column. E-mail him at rwallace@galesburg.net.

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John Ruskin, who died in 1900, was an English art critic and philanthropist who also wrote on a wide range of subjects. He said, “Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.” Some people would not agree with that, especially those who live year-round in a warm climate. But at the bridge table, sometimes the weather looks inclement with bad suit breaks, but occasionally the sun still shines. In today’s deal, how should South play in three notrump after West leads the heart king? In this auction, South’s twodiamond advance was forcing for one round. (I like this agreement. If two diamonds is nonforcing, South has to cue-bid two hearts first with all good hands. I prefer a cue-bid to promise support for partner’s suit.) On the second round, South took a shot at the nine-trick game, hoping partner had something in spades (or that West would not lead that suit). Notice that five diamonds goes down on the likely heart lead. South, in a sunny mood, thought he could see 10 easy tricks: two spades, one heart and seven diamonds. After taking his heart ace, declarer cashed his diamond ace and saw scudding dark clouds when West discarded a club. However, he paused and realized that it would not rain as long as he unblocked dummy’s 10. Then South led a spade to dummy’s king, cashed the ace, played a diamond to his nine, and claimed an overtrick.

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HOUSEKEEPING AIDE DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center has a full time position available in our Housekeeping Department. Experience preferred. Starting wage is $8.25 per hour. No phone calls please. Driver

CARRIER ROUTES AVAILABLE IN KANE COUNTY Early morning delivery 5 days per week. No delivery on Sunday and Monday. Must sign a contract and have valid license and insurance.

Must be dependable Excellent benefits Every other weekend Uniform allowance Attendance incentive Apply at:

DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center 2600 North Annie Glidden Rd DeKalb, Illinois 60115 EOE

Call 630-443-3607 Buying? Selling? Renting? Hiring? FORKLIFT OPERATORS To place an ad, Batavia & Mont. locations. 2+ years call 877-264-2527 exp. Apply in person M-F 9-12, 1Kane County Chronicle Classified 3:30 at 701 N Kirk Rd, Batavia

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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER CRYSTAL LAKE Shaw Media is looking for a photojournalist to join the staff of the Northwest Herald in Crystal Lake. Northwest Herald is an award-winning, 33,000 circulation daily newspaper that serves McHenry County and surrounding areas. We've won the Illinois Press Association's Sweepstakes award seven of the past nine years for our circulation size, and our website, NWHerald.com, won a 2011 EPpy for Best News Web site in its page view class. The position requires flexibility and the understanding of the demands of community journalism. The ideal candidate will have vision, passion, initiative, and the ability to be a visual storyteller. Our photographers also are journalists, and must be able to write clear, accurate captions and, occasionally, short stories.

Classified has GREAT VARIETY!

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THURSDAY MARCH 21ST 11:00 A.M. * 2 PARCELS WITH PARKING LOTS *

Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc., o e of the atio ’s oldest a d most respected mortgage servici g compa ies, curre tly has several opportu ities due to growth. Positio s available at both our Elgi a d Lake Zurich facilities are:

Elgin openings: ‘ Collectio Cou selor ‘ HR Ge eralist ‘ Service Release A alyst ‘ Escrow Represe tative – F/T & P/T ‘ Sr. Quality A alyst ‘ New Loa PMI Processor ‘ P/T Night Collector ‘ P/T Day Collector ‘ PC Tech icia ‘ Service Release Docume t Liaiso ‘ Supervisor ‘ Tax Departme t Auditor ‘ Research ‘ Pre-Foreclosure Coordi ator ‘ Loss Mitigatio – Escrow Specialist ‘ New Loa Docume t Liaiso ‘ Service Release A alyst ‘ New Loa Stager ‘ Auditor

Lake Zurich openings:

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Shaw Media is a Drug Free Employer. Pre-employment background check and drug screen required. This posting may not include all duties of position. EOE.

2 - COMMERCIAL BUILDING AUCTIONS THE FOLLOWING BUILDINGS KNOWN AS THE DEKALB CLINIC AND PARKING LOTS WILL BE OFFERED FOR AUCTION ON SITE LOCATED AT 217 FRANKLIN STREET AND 302 GROVE STREET, DEKALB, ILLINOIS. WATCH FOR ALMBURG AUCTION SIGNS.

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Successful candidates should have a college degree in photojournalism or related field. Knowledge of Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, Final Cut Pro and some experience shooting DV/HDV video required. Night and weekend work is expected. Solid knowledge and usage of AP Style required. Ability to shoot video and interest in blogging a plus. The successful candidate must possess & maintain a valid driver's license, proof of insurance, reliable transportation and acceptable motor vehicle record. Candidates with at least a year of professional experience will be considered, but those with exceptional internship experience are encouraged to apply.

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‘ Loss Mitigatio Specialist ‘ MGC Problem Loa Represe tative ‘ Complia ce Associate/Attor ey ‘ Special Loa s Admi istrator ‘ Accou t Ma ager ‘ Customer Service Represe tative/USAA ‘ Default Reporti g A alyst ‘ Foreclosure Complia ce Coordi ator ‘ AVP – Marketi g ‘ Foreclosure Set Up ‘ Foreclosure Timeli e Liaiso ‘ Loss Mitigatio Coordi ator ‘ P/T Customer Service Represe tative ‘ Co versio Coordi ator ‘ Project Ma ager ‘ Ba kruptcy Represe tative ‘ Hold a d Issue Represe tative ‘ Default Litigatio & Attor ey Oversight Audit Coordi ator ‘ Corporate Trai er ‘ Closi g Supervisor ‘ Mail Clerk ‘ I vestor Accou ta t ‘ LPS Liaiso ‘ Priority A alyst ‘ Preside tial A alyst ‘ Staff I ter al Auditor ‘ Special Loa ARM Admi istrator ‘ Foreclosure Represe tative ‘ QC Foreclosure Sale ‘ Trai i g Coordi ator ‘ Writer/I structio al Desig er ‘ Default A alyst ‘ I terface A alyst ‘ Default Quality Co trol ‘ Quality Co trol Coordi ator ‘ Ba kruptcy Team Lead ‘ Quality Complia ce ‘ Sludge Report ‘ Problem Loa Specialist ‘ Attor ey Liaiso ‘ Pre-Payoff Processor ‘ Cash Research ‘ Research Clie t A alyst ‘ Research Staff Writer ‘ Tech ical QA A alyst ‘ C#.Net Developer ‘ HR Recruiter ‘ MGC Default A alyst ‘ Appeals Research & Respo se Specialist ‘ Cash Clerical Assista t ‘ O -Li e Deposit Clerk ‘ Procedure Writer ‘ Loss Mitigatio Supervisor ‘ Se ior Default A alyst ‘ Claims Specialist ‘ Priority/Escalatio Supervisor ‘ Foreclosure Coordi ator ‘ Loa Servici g A alyst ‘ Credit Bureau Reporti g Specialist ‘ Se ior Corporate Trai er ‘ Release Supervisor ‘ Clie t A alyst Lead ‘ Research Support ‘ Cashieri g Tech ical Specialist ‘ Clerical Support ‘ Auditor ‘ Payroll Coordi ator Qualiﬁed ca didates for these positio s should possess good verbal, writte , a alytical a d orga izatio al skills, good PC a d data e try skills, as well as stro g atte tio to detail. If you are unable to attend the Job airs, please send your resume to: Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. � �� !�� ! �� ÿ�� ÿ��ÿ��ÿ

We want someone who is going to dig in to each assignment and not return to the office until he or she has the best image possible for a given story. Expect to develop your own story ideas & generate still and video enterprise projects that add a dimension beyond the daily photo report, using images to show the texture and diversity of the area of the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Sports photography also is a significant part of the job.

Qualified candidates should send a resume, one page biography, cover letter and links to your work to:

Mom & Grandma Mary Ellen Butler!

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THESE 2 BUILDINGS WERE IN THE DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS OF THE DEKALB CLINIC, THE MAIN CLINIC LOCATED AT 217 FRANKLIN ST IS ZONED CENTRAL; BUSINESS DISTRICT AND HAS 36,150 SQ.FT. THE BUILDING HAS A BASEMENT AND FULLY FUNCTIONING UTILITY’S WITH CITY WATER, SEWER AND 3PH ELECTRIC. THE BUILDING IS FULLY COMPLIANT FOR THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY’S ACT AND HAS 3 PARKING LOTS. THE SOUTH LOT HOLDS 32 CARS AND MEASURES 66X156. THE NORTH LOT HOLDS 27 CARS AND IS 66X165. THE EAST LOT HOLDS 20 CARS. THE BUILDING HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AND IS FULLY OPERATIONAL. CALL AUCTIONEERS FOR A DETAILED SHOWING AND INSPECTION OF THIS 36,000SQ.FT FACILITY. THE EAST CLINIC BUILDING IS LOCATED AT 302 GROVE ST. AND IS 14,285 SQ.FT. WITH A PARTIAL UNFINISHED BASEMENT. THE ROOF IS IN NEED OF SOME REPAIR AS SOME LEAKING IS OCCURRING. THE BUILDING IS FULLY FUNCTIONAL AND HAS BEEN MAINTAINED SINCE THE MOVE OUT THIS BUILDING HAS A LARGE 80+ CAR PARKING LOT. THE BUILDING IS ALSO IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT WITH FULL CITY WATER, SEWER AND 3PH ELECTRIC. CALL AUCTIONEERS FOR A DETAILED SHOWING AND INSPECTION OF THE BUILDING. DOWNTOWN PROPERTIES OF THIS SIZE AND WITH PARKING LOTS DON’T COME ALONG VERY OFTEN. NOW IS THE TIME TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE! TALK TO YOUR LENDER TODAY, COME WITH A VISION TO SEE WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A PROPERTY LIKE THIS AND BID YOUR PRICE AT AUCTION! TERMS FOR AUCTION: $10,000.00 DOWN ON AUCTION DAY. BALANCE DUE ON APRIL 15TH 2013. A 10% BUYERS PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THE FINAL BID TO DETERMINE THE FINAL CONTRACT PRICE. AUCTIONEERS WILL GLADLY COOPERATE WITH OTHER REAL ESTATE OFFICES OR BROKERS IF YOU REGISTER ANY BIDDER BEFORE THE AUCTION OR ON AUCTION DAY. PROPERTY BEING OFFERED AS-IS, WITH OUT ANY CONTINGENCIES TO FINANCING, APPRAISAL OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF CONTINGENCIES. SELLERS WILL PAY FOR DEED PREPARATION AND TITLE COMMITMENT FOR SELLERS. TAXES ARE TO BE PRO-RATED TO CLOSING DATE. ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE AUCTION DAY TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ALL OTHER.

DEKALB CLINIC CHARTERED, OWNER KEITH FOSTER, ATTORNEY STEVE.ALMBURG@GMAIL.COM OR CALL 815-739-3703 TO SET UP VIEWING All our auctions with pictures are advertised worldwide @ www.almburgauctions.com

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DESK - Work surface desk No draw- DEER ANTLER RACK – 10 POINT $75. ers. See online photo. 5' by 2.5' by 30”. $20. Local delivery possible 847-515-8012 Huntley area Contact Sue 815-758-0940 Rug Hooking Supplies – 2 Cutters FILE CABINET - All metal file cabi- (Very Sharp) – Burlap – 2 Hooks net. Five drawers 5'6” tall, 42” Lots Of Wool $299 All wide. $25. Local Delivery possible 630-584-5418 Contact Sue 815-758-0940

JANITOR / DRIVER Growing injection-molding company has an immediate opening for a Professional Janitor/Driver. Responsibilities include: cleaning facility and running errands in company vehicle. Must be a responsible and energetic individual with a valid driver's license and good driving record. Excellent pay, great benefit package and opportunity for advancement. Apply in person:

Chemtech Plastics, Inc. 765 Church Road Elgin, IL 60123 EOE

Receiving Assets Per A Q.D.R.O. Make sure you structure the assets properly. Call TRINITY FINANCIAL 815-288-5800 Or e-mail amber@trinityifs.com To schedule a free consultation

MACHINE OPERATORS & SET UP PERSONNEL Must be experienced! Immediate Openings on 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shifts

BOOKKEEPING POSITION

CNA's for Franciscan Court Supportive Living in West Chicago (far west suburbs). FT/PT, flexible hours, experienced only. Please email resume to rene@franciscancourt.com Fax: 630-562-3593. Phone: 630-562-4242

LPN INTAKE COORD. (FT) St Charles Lic LPN for intake, sched and coord of patient care. Need computer skills & exp. w/ elect med records. CPR, 1-2 yrs acute care exp in institutional setting, 2 yrs home health or med office exp a plus.

1990 & Newer Will beat anyone's price by $300.

TV: 27” flat screen, w/remote, works fine, selling for my mom because she got a bigger TV. $200 630-406-6180

EXERCISE BIKE Health Rider, $60. 630-377-2242 Exercise “Twister” w/folding handlebars $12.00 331-442-2146 Dryer. Maytag Atlantis. Oversize cap. Intellidry. 240v. Electric. $198 OBO.630-277-1602 Dryer. Maytag. Gas. White. Great condition. $299. 630-973-3528

Property insurance company is seeking a PT Bookkeeper (24hrs. per week) for its Geneva office. Bookkeeping bkrnd is required and knowledge of property insurance is a plus. We offer a competitive salary and pleasant work environment. Email resume to: kanecountymutual@aol.com or fax: 630-232-0760

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Various brands and sizes, $5/ea. 331-442-2146 TV – RCA Console 23” Color Works Good – Maple Cabinet $50 630-896-5393

BOOK – Boy Scouts on the Air, of the Great Lakes, by Gordon Stuart. 1914. Hardcover. $25. 847-515-8012 Huntley area

Cabinet: wood, 36”Wx70”Hx32”D good condition, light knotty pine 331-442-2146 Curio Cabinet – Glass Front Doors 48x36x18 Good Condition $95 630-710-7651 Desk Chairs – 2 - Burgandy Fabric - Heavy Duty – Excellent Quality $30 630-710-7651 Desk: Roll Top, oak, $250 331-442-2146

Caboose – Lionel – New In Box – Mint - #6-19701 – Porthole Milw. Rd. - Last Car To Sell - $49.95 630-587-6620 CUBS MEMORABILIA – First Day Cover Stamp. Wrigley Field CubsPadres 1984. Framed. $35. 847-515-8012 Huntley area

4 door. $7600. 67,600 mi 815-354-6843

2002 DODGE DURANGO

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$2500/obo

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SHELVES - Wood Wall Shelves. 48" This is a FREE service! x 6" and 20" x 17" x 5". Excellent Condition $20 Each. Call, Email or Simply create your profile by phone Text 630-464-7049 St Charles or online and, for the next 90-days, our professionals will match your profile to employers who are hiring right now! CORNICE - Custom Cornice for large patio door or large window. Fabric CREATE YOUR PROFILE NOW NIGHT STAND – Flowered Frosted Colors: beige, mint, rust/terra cotta, Mirrored Glass Night Stand. blue. 92" wide, 18.5" high, 8.5" BY PHONE OR WEB FREE! Single drawer & 2 front doors. deep. Excellent condition. $99. 27 1/2” h x 22” w x 16” d. $145. 630-406-0549 1-800-241-6863 847-515-8012 Huntley area or KCChronicle.com/jobs Radio – Old Time – Admiral Super Aeroscope Tube – Good Sound Radial Arm Saw ~ Craftsman $40. 630-584-6095 9am-5pm No Resume Needed! 2.5HP, good working condition! $100 331-442-2146 Call the automated phone profiling system or use our convenient online form today so our 21 Speed, 27” Men's Bike, good professionals can get started condition, $50 or best offer matching you with employers Cartop Carrier 630-277-1602 that are hiring - NOW! Thule, 24”, $75. 630-337-2242 Halloween Yard Art – Beautiful Hand Cfrafted & Painted – Strong Wood Construction – 2 Pieces $50 630-710-7651

Will pay extra for Honda, Toyota & Nissan

164K miles, runs good, no rust. Leather, 3 seats, dual heat and a/c.

Email: classified@ shawsuburban.com Fax: 815-477-8898 or online at: www.KCChronicle.com

A-1 AUTO

Will BUY UR USED CAR, TRUCK, SUV,

MOST CASH WILL BEAT ANY QUOTE GIVEN!! $400 - $2000 NO TITLE...... NO PROBLEM 815-575-5153

Paying Top Dollars For Your Manufactured Home Call Immediately 847-321-1674

GENEVA NE corner Keslinger & Brundige. 1 - 25 acres of land, mixed use business park. Ready for immediate development, flexible lot sizes. Aggressive pricing. Located just West of Randall Rd.

Call Mike @ 630-776-0068

GENEVA 2300 GARY LN. Cash flowing real estate investment opportunity.100% leased industrial property on 4.2 acres just East of Randall Rd. Over $1 Million of improvement to building for tenant. Long term triple net lease.

Call Mike @ 630-776-0068

$$ WANTED $$ Cars, Trucks & Vans $500 Cash. Free Towing. 815-739-9221

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GBRE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT "Our Mission is to Add Value to Your Investment" Professional, full service, residential, commercial OREO property management at reasonable rates. Our services often pay for themselves and always remove the burden of day to day issues.

BATAVIA 1 BR starting at $760 2 BR starting at $950 3 BR TH starting at $1255

630-879-8300 COUNTRY VIEW APARTMENTS 1 & 2 bd apts available. $550$625 Clean Quiet country setting, close to downtown Genoa. Lots of updates. Call 815-784-4606 Kaneville: 2 BR, 1st floor, car port, $700/mo, Avail. March 1st. Only pay electric, 630-232-7411

PEPPER VALLEY APARTMENTS 2 BDRM ~ 2 BATH $1020 - $1030

Call Bill at (630) 253-9742 for information and services menu

Fireplace, heat, gas, water incl. A/C, D/W, disposal, microwave, blinds, patios, clubhouse, pool. Garages available, small pets OK.

Gaffney Blanchard, LLC

630-232-7226

OPEN SUNDAY, MARCH 3 RD • 1-4 PM

DEKALB

Vanity Top – Corian – Brand New Bowl – Biscuit – Slight Scratches From Install (Cost $375) 22x49 $285 630-710-7651

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74 Merrill New Road, Sugar Grove

For handicap access, 12'Lx3'W. $25/ea. 331-442-2146

CovenantCare at Home

Call 630-845-0680 or apply online www.covenantcareathome.org/ employment

I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs

2005 Saturn Ion3

Chips Offers Competitive Pay Comprehensive Benefit Package Clean & Friendly Work Environment Opportunity to Advance. Send Resume or Apply in Person: Chips Manufacturing Inc. 741 Winston St. West Chicago, IL 60185

Computer Monitor. Samsung. 19” LCD. Like new! $115. 630-232-7751

Golf Clubs – Women's Calloway X-14 – Graphite Steel Head Irons $100 630-377-2242

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DESK - Large metal 4 drawer desk 5' by 2.5' by 30”. Decent condition $25 Local delivery possible. Contact Sue 815-758-0940

Brand New Homes Available. Only $616.15/mo. Only $750 Down. 0% interest. Cortland Community 815-895-9177

If qualified, the monthly payment for this home $616.15 based on a total price of $24,001.25 including applicable taxes and title fee, 0% APR and a term of 132 months. Monthly payment includes principal and interest. Financial information provided by Green Hill Financial, an Illinois residential mortgage licensee #333677 and John McCarthy, Director of Credit, NMLS #304348. Pricing, terms and availability of offer are subject to change without notice.

Immaculate 4,280 sq ft Office / Warehouse. Air conditioned office area and bathrooms Great location near airport & tollway in DeKalb.

815-754-5831

$465,000

Corporate relocation and priced to sell! This gorgeous 4 bdrm, 3.1 bath home shows like a model. Features include: Gourmet Kitchen w/Granite & S/S appliances, NEW carpet/paint, 1st ﬂoor In law arrangement with private entrance & full bath, custom mill work, 10’ basement, cathedral ceilings, gas ﬁreplace, brick pavers and more. Don’t miss this showcase home. Call 630-946-4598 for more info or directions.

Keith & Wendi Dickerson 630-946-4598 The Dickerson Team www.TheDickersonTeam.com Keller Williams Realty Infinity

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No. 0217 MARK MY WORDS By Ian Livengood and J.A.S.A Crossword Class/ Edited by Will Shortz

Across

1 Summation symbol in math

6 Baseball team’s leading hitter

12 Gotham police procedural 18 “Your ___ …”

19 Body of water on the Uzbek border 21 Post-1968 tennis 22 Silly

51 Show tune with the lyric “Here am I, your special island” 53 Cosine reciprocal

55 1960s-’70s drama set in San Francisco 58 Allow

60 Egg choice

61 Go up against 62 Heart

23 Magic, once

64 Bitmap image

25 CVS competitor

67 1968 movie directed by Paul Newman

24 Rear guard?

27 What a faker may put on 28 Gotham-bound luggage letters 30 Estuary, e.g.

31 Like a walk in the park

32 Group with the monster 1994 album “Monster”

34 Like the dish kimchi 36 Followers of 1Acrosses 38 “Aida” figure

41 Preserve, as fodder 43 It’s good for what ails you 45 Cool people

48 Sugar suffix

49 What a raised hand may signal 50 Nuts

For any three answers, call from a touch-tone phone: 1-900-285-5656, $1.49 each minute; or, with a credit card, 1-800814-5554.

65 Thor ’s domain

70 Forerun

74 Chaney of “Of Mice and Men” 75 Beast that killed Adonis 76 Way off

80 Actor Quinn

81 “Heavens to Betsy!” 84 What many op- art designs appear to do

86 Fictional Indiana town where “Parks and Recreation” is set 88 Upside-down container

90 Space effect, for short

91 Word from Hamlet while holding a skull

92 Pince-___

94 Tony-nominated play made into an Oscar-nominated movie

97 Paper size: Abbr.

98 Dance in 3/4 time

11 Certain joint

101 It might come out in the wash

13 Unruffled

100 China and environs

103 Lacking scruples 105 B&O and others 106 Silent interval

110 1945 Pacific battle site, informally

111 Catch 112 Abe

114 Relatively inexpensive wrap

116 Had a senior moment

119 Work from a folder

122 Island SW of Majorca

123 Some paneling

12 Apple core, briefly

16 Org. with an eagle in its logo 17 Piehole

20 “Blues in the Night” composer Harold

26 Country with a supreme leader

29 Petroleum distillate 33 Source of the line “What’s done is done”

40 1/24 of un giorno

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2 Coastal Anatolian region

3 Barbecue annoyances 4 Miss at the movies? 5 Region

6 Twaddle

7 Tax law subj. 8 Big do

9 There’s no escaping this 10 Request that one attend

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39 Angry cat’s sound

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126 Co-founder of Death Row Records 128 Pastime for Barack Obama at Camp David

15 One of the usual suspects?

124 Old North State native

127 Some ocean debris

14 Prefix with red

35 Ginger feature

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66 Round up

52 ’90s-’00s Britcom

67 ___ Laënnec, inventor of the stethoscope

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54 Month after Av

56 Microsoft Surface competitor 57 Uncertain

59 Tom Cruise’s character in “Mission: Impossible”

63 Hägar ’s wife in the funnies

68 Pursue 69 Certain bid, informally 70 Kind of court or cross 71 Bridge dividing the San Marco and San Polo districts

72 Early 20th century, in British history

87 Record producer Brian

76 Answer man?

93 Twisty-horned creatures

73 Pink-slips

89 Gray shade

77 Old West casino game

95 “Halloween,” e.g.

79 Pump option: Abbr.

98 Go-between

78 Oceans

82 Itch cause

83 It brightens up a performance

85 Yom Kippur War weaponry

96 Opportunity creator

108 “___ Q” (Creedence Clearwater Revival hit) 109 Plot

113 Dundee denials

115 Cocktails with crème de cassis

99 Sci-fi staple

116 Letters on briefs

104 Blazing

118 Poet’s “before”

102 Partner of operated 107 Submit an online return

117 Celtic water deity

120 Post-1858 rule

121 “Give ___ break!”

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St. Charles - Newly Renovated 1BR $650 and 2BR $820. NO PETS! 630-841-0590

ST. CHARLES ~ MEN ONLY Free utils., incl cable & internet (except phone). $120/week. 630-370-2823 or 630-377-2823

ST. CHARLES 1st MO FREE! Lrg 1BR $769, Lrg 2BR from $829/mo. Incl heat, water, cooking gas, Appliances & laundry. 630-584-1685

St. Charles Large 2BR, 1BA Apt to share - heat & water incl. Cable and pool available. $525/mo + util. 224-856-1901

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St. Charles 1st Mo FREE! Nicely Remodeled. 1BR. Oak floors, Cat OK.$815 includes heat, hot water & cooking gas. Broker Owned. 1330 W. Main. 630-688-7124

ST. CHARLES ~ 2 BEDROOM W/D in unit, all utilities and cable included. No pets, no smoking. $1150/mo + sec. 630-232-7535

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 13 MR 203 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION REGARDING NAME CHANGE Public notice is hereby given that on April 29, 2013, in Courtroom No. 110, of the Kane County Courthouse, 100 South Third, Geneva, Illinois, at the hour of 9:30 A.M. or as soon thereafter as this matter may heard, a Petition will be heard in said Courtroom for the change of name of ROBERT JORDAN OVERTON to ROBERT JORDAN BLACK pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/21-101 et seq. Dated February 21, 2013 at Aurora, Illinois.

/s/ Rober J. Overton GENEVA, ELGIN, OFFICE / Petitioner WAREHOUSE, 1500 sf. 10x12 overhead door. (Published in the Kane County For sale/lease, $1200/mo. Chronicle, February 23, March 2 & Dearborn, 630-894-1277 ext 11 9, 2013.)

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WAVES located at 176 Mistwood PUBLIC NOTICE Specifications and bidder infor- Lane, North Aurora, IL 60542. mation may be obtained at the OfASSUMED NAME fice of the Inventory Control & Pur- Dated: February 21, 2013. PUBLICATION NOTICE chasing Manager City of St. /s/ John A. Cunningham Charles, 200 Devereaux Way, St. Kane County Clerk Public Notice is hereby given Charles, Illinois. that on February 15, 2013 a certificate was filed in the office of the All sealed envelopes must be (Published in the Kane County County Clerk of Kane County, Illiclearly marked for which proposal Chronicle, March 2, 9 & 16, nois, setting forth the names and 2013.) they pertain to. addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the CITY OF ST. CHARLES business known as T & T ContracPUBLIC NOTICE Michael W. Shortall tor Services located at 2S375 Inventory Control & Meadow Drive, Batavia, IL 60510. ASSUMED NAME Purchasing Manager PUBLICATION NOTICE Dated: February 15, 2013. (Published in the Kane County Public Notice is hereby given /s/ John A. Cunningham Chronicle, March 2, 2013.) that on February 4, 2013 a certifiKane County Clerk cate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and (Published in the Kane County addresses of all persons owning, Chronicle, February 16, 23 & PUBLIC NOTICE conducting and transacting the March 2, 2013.) business known as EKLECTIC PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME EVENTS located at 2091 Best Pl. PUBLICATION NOTICE #3, Aurora, IL 60506. ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given Dated: February 4, 2013. PUBLICATION NOTICE that on February 19, 2013 a certificate was filed in the office of the /s/ John A. Cunningham Public Notice is hereby given County Clerk of Kane County, IlliKane County Clerk that on February 28, 2013 a certifinois, setting forth the names and cate was filed in the office of the addresses of all persons owning, (Published in the Kane County County Clerk of Kane County, Illiconducting and transacting the Chronicle, February 16, 23 & nois, setting forth the names and business known as 123 CORNER- March 2, 2013.) addresses of all persons owning, STONE MAINTENANCE located at conducting and transacting the 89 Horne St., Lower, St. Charles, IL business known as URSPORT lo60174. cated at 199 Poplar Pl Suite 1, PUBLIC NOTICE North Aurora, IL 60542. Dated: February 19, 2013. ASSUMED NAME Dated: February 28, 2013. PUBLICATION NOTICE /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk Public Notice is hereby given /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk that on February 28, 2013 a certifi(Published in the Kane County cate was filed in the office of the Chronicle, February 23, March 2 & County Clerk of Kane County, Illi- (Published in the Kane County 9, 2013.) nois, setting forth the names and Chronicle, March 2, 9 & 16, addresses of all persons owning, 2013.) PUBLIC NOTICE conducting and transacting the business known as J. SULLIVAN & ASSUMED NAME ASSOCIATES located at 1801 PUBLICATION NOTICE Kevin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 Call to advertise 815-455-4800 Public Notice is hereby given Dated: February 28, 2013. that on February 21, 2013 a certifiWe place FREE ads for cate was filed in the office of the /s/ John A. Cunningham Lost or Found in County Clerk of Kane County, IlliKane County Clerk nois, setting forth the names and Classified every day! addresses of all persons owning, (Published in the Kane County Call: 877-264-2527 conducting and transacting the Chronicle, March 2, 9 & 16, or email: business known as CRUISIN' 2013.) classified@shawsuburban.com Kane County Chronicle Classified

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Kane County Chronicle / kcchronicle.com Bethlehem Lutheran Church 1145 N. 5th Ave. St. Charles, IL 60174 1 mile N. of Rt. 64 on Rt. 25, (630) 584-2199 www.bethlehemluth.org Sunday Worship: 8:00 a.m./ 9:15 a.m./ 10:30 a.m. Adult Learning, Sundays: 9:15 am/10:30 am Worship on Saturdays 5:30 p.m. Uplift on Saturdays 6:30 pm Teen led Praise Gathering Bethelem Preschool Center: Full Day Child Care/Half dayPreschool 630-584-6027

Faith Lutheran Church

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD !

Sanctuary 1S430 Wenmoth Rd. (630) 879-0785 www.sanctuaryag.com Sunday Service at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:00 a.m. Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Bible studies and children’s Bible clubs for all ages

BAPTIST !

Faith Baptist Church at Mill Creek 01S455 S Mill Creek Drive, Geneva, IL 60134 Phone: (630) 845-2532 Website: www.fbcmillcreek.org E-mail: secretary@fbcmillcreek.org Sunday: Coffee & Fellowship - 8:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship - 10:30 a.m. Pastor Grant Diamond

First Baptist Church of Geneva “Reach. Connect. Equip. Serve” East Campus (EC) 2300 South Street, Geneva Sunday: Traditional – 9:15 & 10:45 AM Worship Café – 9:15 AM West Campus (WC) 3435 Keslinger Road, Geneva Saturday Worship - 5:00 PM Sunday, Contemp. 9:15 & 10:45 AM Hand in Hand Christian Preschool: 630-208-4903 www.fbcg.com (630) 232-7068

CATHOLIC !

Holy Cross Catholic Church 2300 Main St., Batavia (630) 879-4750 Saturday Mass: 4:15 p.m. Sunday Masses: 6:30, 8:00, 9:45 & 11:15 a.m. Weekday Lenten Masses: 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Holy Day Masses: 7:00 p.m. Anticipatory, 6:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. Confessions: Sat. After 8:30 a.m. Mass & 3:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Mon.- Fri. 7:00 a.m. - 7:55 a.m. Tuesdays 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Tues. 8:30 a.m. & Sat. 4:00 p.m. Eucharistic Healing Service & Chaplet, Tues. 6:00 p.m. Rosary for Life: 1st Saturday of each month at 9:00 a.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Sun. to Sat. 1:00 p.m. Msgr Daniel Deutsch - Pastor

St. Peter Catholic Church 1891 Kaneville Rd., Geneva (630) 232-0124 Weekday Masses Monday-Thursday 7AM & 8AM Friday during Summer 7AM & 8AM Friday during School Year 7AM & 8:45 AM Saturday 8AM Weekend Masses: Saturday 4:30PM Sunday 7AM, 9AM, 11AM, 5PM Holy Day & Holiday Masses Call the church for Mass times on these special days Confessions: Monday through Friday, 7:30 -7:55 AM Saturday, 8:30-10:00 AM & 3:15-4:15 PM

St. Patrick Catholic Church

(downtown) 408 Cedar St., St. Charles, IL 60174 Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & Noon (Crane Road) 6N491 Crane Rd. St. Charles, IL 60175 Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, 8:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m., & 11:30 a.m.

COVENANT !

Batavia Covenant Church, Preschool

1314 W. Main St., Batavia. (630) 879-3721 bataviacov.com Sunday Worship Hours: • 9:00 am Contemporary Worship Service • 10:00 am Coffee (Fellowship Hall) • 10:35 am Traditional Worship Service Preschool: (630) 879-3795

LUTHERAN !

Bethany Lutheran Church

8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia (corner of Lincoln and Wilson) (630) 879-3444 www.bethanybatavia.org 9:00 am Traditional Service with Holy Communion on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, plus Festival Sundays 11:00 am Contemporary Service with Holy Communion on each Sunday Education Hour takes place between the two services from 10:00 am to 11:00 am for ages 3 years old-adult Nursery care is available throughout the Sunday morning. Monthly Last Friday Community Supper 5:00-7:00 pm Free to the Community

LC-MS and full of Holy Spirit fire! Vibrant worship Sundays 9:00 a.m. Nursery open during worship Education Hour 10:30 a.m. 1745 Kaneville Rd., Geneva www.flc.geneva.org (630) 232-8420

Geneva Lutheran Church “Serving Christ in the Heart of the Community” 301 South Third St., Geneva (630) 232-0165 www.genevalutheran.org Communion Worship Schedule Saturday – 5:30pm in Chapel Sunday - 9:00am in Sanctuary 10am - CoffeeHouse - free treats/beverages 10:15 am - Education Hour for ages 3 yrs.-adult Weekday Christian Ed. Program ages 2-5 yrs. M-F, 9:30AM-12:30PM or 10AM-1PM Building is ADA compliant.

Immanuel Lutheran Church and School (Missouri Synod) 950 Hart Rd., Batavia (630) 879-7163 - Church Office (630) 406-0157 - School www.ImmanuelBatavia.org Pastor Ronald Weidler Pastor William Beckmann Pastor Donald Moll Principal Glenn Steinbrenner Saturday Worship: 5:30 p.m. (Traditional) Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. (Traditional) 10:45 a.m. (Contemporary) Monday Night Worship: 7:15 p.m. (Traditional), June 13-August 15. Holy Communion will be celebrated the first and third weekends of the month at all services. Nursery Care Available Immanuel Lutheran School Preschool 3’s to 8th grade.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church & Preschool

(Missouri Synod) 101 S. 6th Ave., St. Charles (Just South of St. Charles Library) (630) 584-8638 The Rev. Timothy P. Silber, Sr. Pastor Saturday – Traditional Worship at 5:30 p.m. Sunday – Traditional Worship at 8:00 a.m. Sunday – Traditional Worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday – Contemporary Praise Worship at 11:00 a.m. All services elevator access St. Mark’s Nurturing Center Preschool for ages 2 – Pre K (630) 584-4850 www.stmarksstc.org

METHODIST !

Baker Memorial United Methodist Church Fourth Ave. & Main St., St. Charles Join Us for Traditional Worship 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary 9 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School Nursery Care Available Senior Pastor: Rev. Ronni Sue Verboom 630-584-6680 www.bakermemorialchurch.org

PRESBYTERIAN !

Fox Valley Presbyterian Church (USA) A Welcoming Church 227 East Side Dr., Geneva (630) 232-7448 (1 blk. N. of Rt. 38.) (630) 232-7448 www.fvpres.com 8:30 a.m. Worship (informal) 10:00 a.m. Worship (traditional) 10:00 a.m. Church school Nursery Care Provided 8:30-11:00 a.m. Adult Breakfast Club 8:30 a.m. Confirmation (7-8th grd.) 4:00 p.m. Youth Group 7:00 p.m. The Growing Place Weekday Preschool We are a Stephen Ministry Church

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST !

Congregational Church of Batavia

21 S. Batavia Ave. (Rt. 31) Batavia 630-879-1999 www.congregationalchurch.org Interim Pastor, Greg Skiba Sunday Worship 9:00 & 10:30 am Nursery care available Sunday School 10:30 am for age 3-12th grade Wednesday 5-8 pm: LOGOS Children and Youth program Batavia Nursery School 630-879-9470

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