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MORE THAN A NUMBER ST. CHARLES WOMAN’S 100TH BIRTHDAY POINTS TO TREND IN KANE COUNTY. PAGE 7

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Eleanor Garvey (right) celebrated her 100th birthday Sunday at Bickford of St. Charles.

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Spring into something new VIEWS Natalie Seidel Today marks the first day of spring. As temperatures rise and the ground thaws, winter’s melancholy melts away. Birds begin to chirp as the world seems to start anew. While blooming flowers and budding trees might be a few weeks away, springtime is ripe with new beginnings. This refreshing season motivates us in many ways. Spring cleaning allows us to refresh our homes and let in the sunshine. Spring makes us feel better. It’s scientifically proven – according to a 2002 study by the Baker Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia, sunlight can increase the body’s production of serotonin, which lifts mood and increases energy. With that in mind, springtime is the perfect time to get active with your family. Plant something green, go on a picnic or fly a kite. Or why not try something entirely new? Have you always wanted to ballroom dance? Now is the time. Recent research shows that new experiences can give you a rush. According to Gregory Berns, M.D., author of “Satisfaction: The Science of Finding True Fulfillment,” doing something novel releases the brain’s reward chemical, dopamine. He adds, “What we’ve discovered in the last five years

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The Geneva Park District offers new experiences to boost energy and mood, writes Natalie Seidel, marketing coordinator for the park district. is that dopamine is also a motivating chemical that gears us up to do more.” In other words, trying something new, such as learning the rumba, could inspire you to take on new projects at home or work. The Geneva Park District offers new experiences to boost your energy and mood.

Adults can try ballroom and swing dancing at the Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center on Friday evenings starting April 5. Get creative at B.Y.O.B. Painting: Girls Night Out, and create an oil painting while sipping on a favorite beverage, from 6 to 9 p.m. April 19.

At Designing Your Home: Choosing Colors and Mixing Patterns, participants will gain the confidence and knowledge to successfully update any room in their house. That is April 3 and 10. Mothers and daughters might enjoy creating a new planter for their garden in Fairy Garden 101 at Heinz Brothers Greenhouse, April 13 and 14. Or get active with your little one at family Zumbatomic classes. Children who want to try out cheerleading and dance will find the perfect opportunity during Wednesday morning’s Let’s Cheer and Dance classes. Believe it or not, the Geneva Park District already is gearing up for summer. Registration for youth summer camps and swim lessons is open. Sunset Pool opens Monday. To save cash, think ahead and buy an Early Bird Pool Pass, which is available to residents Tuesday (April 6 for nonresidents). Celebrate Stone Creek Miniature Golf Course’s 25th with an early bird Putt Putt Pass and save even more. Information on these programs is available at www. genevaparks.org. “Like” us on Facebook for instant updates on all our latest happenings.

• Natalie Seidel is the marketing coordinator for the Geneva Park District and can be reached at 630-232-4542. Email her at editorial@kcchronicle. com.

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FACE TIME WITH NANCY SCHNAITMAN

Where did you grow up? Aurora Who would play you in the movie of your life? Sigourney Weaver First job? Corn detasseling As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a veterinarian. I did not become that. I was a senior buyer for many years, and now I am a substitute teacher for two school

districts. A book you’d recommend? “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee Favorite charity? Kane County Audubon Do you play an instrument? Piano Hobbies? I’m a birder. I’ve been to Costa Rica, recently completed a road trip out to the east coast and went through 14 states, got 19 new life birds to add to my life bird list of 419 species. I also went on a pelagic trip – a trip on the ocean to get birds that never come in to land unless they are nesting. And I did some chumming off the back of the boat – I was seasick. Favorite local restaurant? Fireside Grille in Sugar Grove

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Easter events set at Elburn Lions Club WHAT: The Elburn Lions Club has planned an Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt event. The egg hunt begins at 10 a.m., with registration starting at 9 a.m. The hunt is for youths ages 10 and younger. WHEN: 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday WHERE: Lions Park, 500 S. Filmore St., Elburn COST: The all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast is $7 for adults, $5 for those ages 4 to 11 and free for those 3 and younger. INFO: Call 630-365-6315 or visit www. elburnlions.com.

Maple Park library hosts Easter egg hunt WHAT: The Maple Park Public Library will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be separate hunts for youths ages 0 to 3, 4 to 6 and 7 and older. The event is free, and registration is not required.

WHEN: Noon Saturday WHERE: 302 Willow St., Maple Park INFO: Call 815-827-3362.

WHEN: 7 p.m. today WHERE: The Carnegie Community Room of the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles INFO: Visit www.stcharleslibrary.org or call 630-584-0076.

Easter Bunny, Easter lunch in Kaneville WHAT: An Easter-themed event is set at the Kaneville Fire Department. The event includes a free lunch, and the Easter Bunny will appear. WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 30 WHERE: Kaneville Fire Department, 46W536 Lovell St., Kaneville

Picasso presentation at St. Charles library WHAT: Erin Fowler, from the Art Institute’s Department of Museum Education, will present an overview of the Chicago and Picasso exhibition. The presentation will highlight Picasso’s grand career including many of the finest examples of Picasso’s paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings. The presentation is free, and the public is welcome to attend.

Egg hunt for kids, dogs in Sugar Grove WHAT: The Sugar Grove Park District has planned its Easter Egg Hunt. The event is for those 10 and younger. The event is free. WHEN: Saturday. One to 3 year olds start at 1:30 p.m., 4 to 5 start at 1:40 p.m., 6 to 7 start at 1:50 p.m. and 8 to 10 start at 2 p.m. At 2:10 p.m., in front of the park district office at 61 Main St., there will be an egg hunt for dogs. WHERE: Volunteer Park at 61 Main St., Sugar Grove INFO: Call 630-4667436 or visit www. sugargroveparkdistrict.

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SUGAR GROVE

Hopefuls want to keep fire board’s standards By JONATHAN BILYK

Election Central

jbilyk@shawmedia.com SUGAR GROVE – None of the candidates running for the board that oversees Sugar Grove’s fire department believes major changes are needed in the fire protection district. But all the candidates believe they should have a seat on the board that maintains what they believe are the high standards at the Sugar Grove Fire Protection District. On April 9, voters in and around Sugar Grove will select two of three candidates to serve on the Sugar Grove Fire Protection Board. Challengers John Gudden-

To learn more about the candidates in the April 9 consolidated election, visit the Kane County Chronicle Election Central website at www.kcchronicle.com/election. dorf Jr. and Cheryl Wojciechowski are running against incumbent David Linden. Current Sugar Grove Fire District trustee Scott Stalcup declined to seek re-election, leaving his board seat open. Guddendorf, 53, of Sugar Grove, who works as a construction manager for

the Kane County Division of Transportation, said he believes the current board of trustees has done “an excellent job.” He lauded the board for its handling of the district’s budget and management of personnel and equipment, despite difficult economic conditions. “It’s really important to keep that up, so we can maintain a budget that’s affordable for people,” Guddendorf said. He said he also will make it a priority to make sure the fire district is ready for future growth. Wojciechowski, 50, of Sugar Grove, said she also believes the district has man-

aged its business well in recent years. She said she became familiar with the fire district several years ago when she worked in an administrative assistant role at the fire station. “I just want what’s best for the firefighters,” Wojciechowski said. Linden did not return calls from The Kane County Chronicle. Guddendorf and Wojciechowski said they believe their experience makes them best suited to serve on the board. Wojciechowski, a mother of three, noted her experience through the years volunteering at her children’s schools, which she said has given her

a community-based perspective. “It’s nice to get new blood in there, get some new ideas, and new ways of looking at things sometimes,” she said. Wojciechowski said she also has the time to fully devote herself to being a trustee. Guddendorf said his career in highway management has allowed him to work with the public and local governments “every day for the past 35 years.” He also noted his involvement in community organizations and events, including the Between Friends Food Pantry, Holiday in the Grove and the Sugar Grove Corn Boil.

SUGAR GROVE

Five candidates seek three spots on Waubonsee board By STEPHANIE KOHL editorial@kcchronicle.com Voters will chose from five candidates for three spots on the Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees on April 9. Incumbents Richard Bodie and Richard Dickson and newcomers Isaac Wilson, L. Michael Konen and Emmett Bonfield will face off in the consolidated election. Those elected will serve a term of four years. Dickson, of Bristol, has served on the Waubonsee Community College board for more than 30 years. He said he wants to continue to contribute to the educational success of district students and keep Waubonsee as one of the community’s greatest assets, he said. “The school is running well, and we’d like to keep it running well,” he said. “I think we’ve done a good job as a board, a faculty, an administration, everybody. We must be doing something right.” Bodie, of Aurora, has served on the board since 1998 and calls Waubonsee Community College an “incredible institution.” He said it is important to him that he not only attend all

of the meetings, but that he is well-prepared for them. “I keep abreast,” he said. “I read, and I’m very attentive at meetings and I’m not afraid to speak up.” Bonfield, of Yorkville, never has run for political office, but thinks it is time for a new set of eyes on the board. “I’m running because I think I can make a difference,” he said, adding he’d focus on improving the degree attainment rate and training of displaced workers. “I think I have new ideas, new energies that could improve that.” Bonfield said his practical common sense and energy would be an asset to a board he said spends too much time in executive session. Konen, of Sugar Grove, has 13 years of work experience at Waubonsee Community College (1994-2007) as a custodian and then a maintenance mechanic. “I’m at the grassroots level,” he said. “I have more of a feel for how all the departments work. ... While you’re there, you interact with the departments, and you talk to people.” Konen added Waubonsee needs to do more in terms of helping entrepreneurs get

started and helping people learn new skills to get to work. “As a farmer involved in agribusiness, I understand fis-

cal responsibility,” he said. “In addition, my work experience at WCC has given me an insider’s perspective on the day-to-

day operations of the college.” Wilson, of Aurora, did not respond to requests for comment.

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Bring your basket and join the Easter Bunny for breakfast, story time, pictures & fun!

All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast Adults: $7.00 Children (4-11): $5.00 Children (0-3): Free

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21/10 McHenry Statistics through 4 p.m. yesterday Belvidere 24/11 Temperatures Waukegan 24/12 23/11 High/low ....................................... 31°/16° Normal high ......................................... 48° Rockford Crystal Lake Deerfield Record high .............................. 77° (2012) Algonquin 24/11 22/12 24/15 24/10 Normal low .......................................... 31° Hampshire Record low ............................... 14° (2013) Schaumburg 24/12 Elgin 24/13 Peak wind .............................. W at 32 mph 24/11 DeKalb Precipitation 22/12 Tri-Cities Chicago 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. ........... 0.01” 22/12 24/15 Month to date ................................... 2.13” Normal month to date ....................... 1.40” Oak Park Year to date ...................................... 7.58” 25/16 Aurora Normal year to date .......................... 4.80” Dixon 26/10

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Weather History On March 20, 1948, Juneau, Alaska, received almost 33 inches of snow. This was the heaviest snow ever to fall in Alaska’s capital.

Fld: flood stage. Prs: stage in feet at 7 a.m Tuesday. Chg: change in previous 24 hours. Station Fld Prs Chg Station Fld Prs Chg Montgomery........... 13..... 12.53...... -0.08 Algonquin................. 3....... 1.89...... -0.06 New Munster, WI .... 19....... 9.92...... -0.31 Burlington, WI ........ 11....... 8.46...... -0.18 Princeton .............. 9.5....... 5.92..... +0.06 Dayton ................... 12....... 9.13...... -0.21 Waukesha ................ 6....... 3.48...... -0.14 McHenry .................. 4....... 3.86...... -0.13

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ELBURN

KANE COUNTY

Pouley may get ‘rustic road’ designation

Officials tout growth of animal control collection

By JONATHAN BILYK jbilyk@shawmedia.com ELBURN – Driving on portions of Pouley Road near Elburn can produce feelings of having rolled back in time – or, at least, having driven into a different place. Now, Kane County historic preservation staff wants the county to make sure it stays that way for years to come. The County Board is considering a request from preservation officials at the Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment to designate a stretch of Pouley Road – from Keslinger Road south to Hughes Road in Blackberry Township – as a “rustic road.” The designation would make the road the fourth such stretch of rural road-

way to earn inclusion in Kane County’s Rustic Roads program. Beginning in 2000, the program was designed to help “preserve ... Kane County’s rural character while incorporating new development ... as subtly as possible,” according to a program brochure published by the county. The program allows the county, working in concert with residents, to draft a “corridor management plan” that gives the county a greater hand in guiding development along the roads. Julia Thavong, Kane County preservation planner, said the county allows residents to nominate roads for the program, then drafts a management plan with the residents’ and landowners’ cooperation.

By JONATHAN BILYK jbilyk@shawmedia.com GENEVA – The money problems plaguing Kane County Animal Control have not gone away. But the situation is improving, as the department steps up its efforts to collect unpaid animal registration fees. Tuesday, the Kane County Health Department reported collections at its animal control department had spiked in February, rising to around $80,000. That number is about double the revenue animal control collected in January, said Barbara Jeffers, executive director of the health department, which oversees animal control. And it is far above the

$5,000 to $10,000 per month the department was collecting in the final months of 2012, as administration in the department changed, Jeffers said. February’s revenue total in animal control is slightly above the $70,000 to $75,000 per month needed to meet the annual budget at the department, which Jeffers said is intended to be a self-sufficient agency operating almost entirely off of fees and registrations paid by animal owners. As recently as 2008, the department was collecting about $500,000 in gross revenue per year, Jeffers said. But those collections steadily decreased in years since, leading the department last year to miss an annual $93,000 mortgage payment on the county’s animal control

facility. To remedy that situation, the county hired Robert Sauceda, a political ally of County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen, as a temporary billing manager at animal control. The hire was not formally approved by the County Board, despite a county hiring freeze. County Board members since have launched a review of the county’s hiring policies. Jeffers credited that hire, and the ideas that the department has instituted since then, with the boost in revenue. She noted that animal control has boosted adoptions of animals, while also using more aggressive collection techniques, including robocalls and emails, to collect unpaid fees.

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100 ... and counting Data shows Kane County residents are living longer By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com

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ST. CHARLES – Elea nor Garvey laughed as a well-wisher reminded her that she just turned 100. “You don’t have to rub it in,” Garvey said during her birthday party Sunday at Bickford Senior Living center, where she is a resident. Turning 100 is becoming more commonplace, as Kane County residents are living longer. According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2010, 6,516 Kane County residents were 85 or older, up from 4,372 in 2000. “I attribute her longevity to her sense of humor,” said Diane Peters of Cary, one of Garvey’s grandchildren. Garvey also is in good health. She started using a wheelchair only two years ago, and lived by herself in Chicago until she was 95. “I feel fine,” she said. “I have to keep moving around because I have ants in my pants.” She has plenty of company in the 100-year-old club. There will be a birthday party at 2 p.m. today at St. Peter School in Geneva to celebrate the 100th birthday of Sister Johanna Murphy, a former St. Peter School principal. Murphy led the school from 1967 to 1975. Murphy, a religious sister in the Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary, will turn 100 on Thursday. She was a longtime resident in the Batavia convent until a few years ago,

“We have three other residents who turn 100 this year. We could have nine 100-year-olds by the end of the year. Several of them are still pretty active, but obviously at a slower pace.” Josh Anderson Executive director of The Holmstad

when she moved into a small convent in Hopkins Park to live and serve among the poor. Nellie Blacksmith, a resident at Heritage Woods assisted living community in Batavia, passed the century mark years ago. She celebrated her 105th birthday in August 2012. “She’s always around talking to people,” Heritage Woods marketing director Jennifer Hanke said. “She takes long walks around the building. We’re all very inspired by Nellie. It shows you that you can stay strong and stay yourself. She hasn’t lost herself in all those years.” Blacksmith had advice for those who want to live a long life. “Just be quiet and go with the flow,” she said. “And take a lot of naps.” The Holmstad retirement community in Batavia has six residents more than 100 years old. Its oldest resident

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Eleanor Garvey and her great-grandson Connor Peters, 3, of Cary look at her birthday cake Sunday at Bickford Senior Living of St. Charles. is 109 years old, said Josh Anderson, executive director of The Holmstad. “We have three other residents who turn 100 this year,” Anderson said. “We could have nine 100-year-olds by the end of the year. Several of them are still pretty active, but obviously at a slower pace.” Anderson attributed their longevity to the fact that people are taking better care of themselves and to advances in medical care. “I think our health care system is helping them live longer,” he said. At Delnor Glen Senior Living community in St. Charles, two residents will

turn 100 this year. “Socialization helps,” Delnor Glen employee Jane Butler said. “That’s a big thing.” Loretto Cowhig, planner for the Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging, which serves Kane County and other nearby counties, agreed. “If you are isolated physically and socially, that’s a very stressful situation,” she said. “It’s not just how long you live, but how long you are healthy and happy.” From 2006 to 2008, there were an estimated 1.8 million people age 90 and older in the United States, according to a report issued by the U.S. Census Bureau in November

2011. Ten states had 50,000 or more people age 90 and older, including Illinois. Cowhig also attributed the fact that people are living longer to medical advances that have helped to discover health problems earlier. The U.S. population age 65 and older increased more than tenfold between 1900 and 2000, from 3.1 million in 1900 to 35 million in 2000, according to U.S. Census Bureau officials. “It’s only been since World War II that we’ve had widespread antibiotics,” she said. “We have all kinds of things that protect us that our grandparents and great-grandparents didn’t have.”

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Resources available to help small businesses succeed It wasn’t long ago that we were suspicious of buying products and services from a business without a national brand. We would hesitate to enter our credit card information for an Internet purchase. Today, “small business” and “entrepreneur” are household words. We readily search the Internet for products we want and purchase from little-known companies. We celebrate Small Business Saturday and are proud to buy local. Statistics everywhere, while differing in the details, point to small business as an increasingly integral part of our economy. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration – or SBA – small businesses make up 99.7 percent of U.S. em-

VIEWS Harriet Parker ployers. While you may object that the SBA’s definition of a “small business” is a company with 500 or fewer employees, more than three-quarters of these businesses are owner-operated with no additional employees, with many others employing just a handful of staff. Despite the overwhelming acceptance of small, local businesses, the plight of the small business owner is more challenging than ever. Credit is tight. Competition is fierce. Economic growth is tentative at best. And customers have

high expectations. Small business owners put in long hours and wear many hats. However, small business owners are a proud, resilient and determined bunch, and they have support from Small Business Development Centers that are passionate about helping them succeed. Starting with a business plan (practical, not academic) and a detailed financial forecast, the SBDC helps owners analyze their business and make smart decisions. SBDC advisors serve as sounding boards, troubleshooters, researchers and analysts – all critical resources for someone trying to do it all with limited time and money. The SBDC offers inexpensive classes taught by subject matter experts, and

8LOCAL BRIEFS Elementary school to hold candidates forum GENEVA – A candidates forum on fiscal responsibility will be at 6:45 p.m. today at Williams-

burg Elementary School, 1812 Williamsburg Ave., Geneva. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Co-sponsored by GenevaTaxFACTS for candidates for 1st

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to the ones you are facing today. Small business owners are capable and resourceful, and they often resist seeking outside assistance. If that describes you, check your ego at the door and take advantage of every resource available to help your business survive and grow. After all, the odds are tough enough. Why not tip them your way?

• Harriet Parker is manager of the Illinois Small Business Development Center hosted at Waubonsee Community College. A Waubonsee column runs the third Wednesday of each month in the Kane County Chronicle.

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8LOCAL BRIEF Home Store in Batavia to have grand reopening BATAVIA – The Holmstad’s Home Store is having its grand reopening event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the recently renovated “B” building at 700 W. Fabyan Parkway. It will be open during the open house for

the new auditorium from 5 to 7 p.m. today. The Home Store sells gently used furniture, glassware and collectibles. The store will resume its regular hours – 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. For information, call 630-879-4538.

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BATAVIA – Batavia School District 101 board members and district staff Tuesday voiced frustration about the lack of answers coming from representatives who want to provide an online, virtual charter school serving grades K-12. Virtual Learning Solutions, a nonprofit group, is seeking to create the Illinois Virtual Charter School at Fox River Valley, which would open this fall. The company wants to contract with K12 Inc., a for-profit company, to provide the online instruction. As proposed, Illinois Virtual Charter School would serve 18 Fox Valley school districts, including District 101. Eric Kohn, board treasurer for the proposed school, and Tamara Carpenter, vice president of school development for K12, gave a presentation before the board Tuesday. Batavia school officials 10 days ago had sent representatives for both organizations a list of questions they had planned to ask at the meeting. Kohn and Carpenter could not answer many of the questions school officials asked. For example, Kohn could not answer a question about the funding sources for starting the charter school.

“I recently joined the board,” Kohn said. “I can’t answer the question.” Anton Inglese, the district’s chief information officer, asked what was K12’s retention rate. “I don’t have that figure on the tip of my tongue,” Carpenter said. She also couldn’t answer a question about how much of the $8 million budget proposal would be paid to K12. The lack of answers frustrated District 101 board President Ron Link. “We’re being asked to make a decision on something we haven’t got any data on,” he said. Carpenter said the school board and district would be provided the answers. “The questions that you are asking I cannot personally answer this evening,” she said. “We will get back to you in a timely fashion.” Board member Jack Hinterlong asked Kohn where he lived. “Chicago,” he replied. He did not know how many of the board members lived in the 18 school districts the proposed school would serve. Board members must vote on the proposal within 30 days after the hearing. Once the board has voted, it must submit a report to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Officer shields woman from drunken driver Elburn man faces DUI charges By ASHLEY RHODEBECK arhodebeck@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – An Elburn man in town for the St. Patrick’s Parade came within three feet of hitting a police officer and a civilian with his car Saturday as he barreled down South Riverside Avenue with a blood-alcohol content about three times the legal limit, according to a St. Charles Police Department report. Two police officers were talking with a man and a woman along Riverside Avenue when a motorist, later identified as Roger Eugine Loeb, reportedly sped down the road about 9:16 p.m. The woman and an officer were facing south on the sidewalk next to a 30-inch-tall retaining wall in the 1600 block of Riverside Avenue when the officer heard a loud noise behind them, police reported. The officer reportedly looked back and saw a vehicle had hit a speed limit sign and was headed directly toward them. Picking up the woman, the officer reported he jumped over the retaining wall and covered her body with his. Although the vehicle hit two mailboxes, it reportedly missed the officer and woman by about three feet. However, one metal mailbox hit the officer’s upper left leg, and part of the wooden post impaled his ballistic vest, police reported. “[A witness] said he thought we both had been hit and were going to be dead,” the officer reported, noting the woman was shaken but appeared unharmed. Police reported the speed limit sign was sheered in half, and pieces landed 67 feet away despite being cemented in the ground with a metal brace. The vehicle, which had left

the road for about 197 feet, reportedly re-entered the roadway and drove toward the other officer, who was with the man. The officer shoved the man out of the way, he reported, noting the vehicle – a black Jeep – somehow missed squad cars parked nearby. The second officer followed the Jeep, which swerved from curb to curb at 60 to 70 mph in a 35 mph zone, Roger police reportEugine Loeb ed. The officer tried to box in Loeb near Route 38 in Geneva, where other cars were stopped in traffic, but the attempt failed because the traffic light changed, police reported. Loeb reportedly appeared unaware of the officer’s air horn and siren but eventually did stop, the officer reported. The officer, who was assisted by Geneva police, reported Loeb barely could stand. “He continued to ask what he’d done wrong,” police reported, adding Loeb claimed he was unaware of a crash when questioned at the police station. Loeb reportedly told police he came to St. Charles for the St. Patrick’s Parade and began drinking at various west side downtown bars between noon and 1 p.m. His blood-alcohol content was 0.243 percent, police reported. Loeb, 47, of the 1S000 block of Thorndon Ridge Drive, Elburn, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent, hit and run, speeding, improper lane use and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.

MICHAEL J. ‘MIKE’ DILLON Died: March 16, 2013; in Des Plaines ELBURN – Michael J. “Mike” Dillon, 79, of Elburn, formerly of Chicago, passed away after a long illness Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Holy Family Hospital in Des Plaines. An Irishman to the core, he made it to the gates of Heaven just in time for a celestial St. Patrick’s Day, the likes of which have never been seen. He is survived by three children, Sandra (Craig) Orzolek of St. Charles, Suzanne Dillon of Elburn and Michael S. (Cathy) Dillon of St. James, Mo.; six grandchildren, Matthew Orzolek, Lindsay Orzolek, Jennifer Orzolek, Sara Todd, Lauryn Todd and Michael Edward Dillon; two sisters, Dolores Slater and Margaret Dillon; one brother-in-law, William (Lucy) Lindsay; two sisters-in-law, Gean Frase and Donna (Frank) Blake; and many nieces and nephews that were dear to his heart. He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Rosemary (Bubbles); sister-in-law, Marilyn Capelle; one sister-in-law who died in childhood, Sandy Lindsay; two brothers-in-law, Robert Frase and Robert Slater; and most recently, his beloved dog, Eva Habib Dillon. The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 21, with an 8 p.m. wake service to conclude visitation at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St. in Elburn. A brief visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday morning at the funeral home, concluding with prayers before a Mass to celebrate his faith will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 22, at St. Gall Catholic Church in Elburn. Fr. Tim Seigel, pastor of the church, will officiate, and interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his name to benefit for Masses, as well as to benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital and Misericordia Heart of Mercy, among other favorite charities. Checks may be made to the “Michael Dillon Memorial” and mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, IL 60119. Tributes

also may be forwarded to the same address or on the Web at www. conleycare.com, where you can find his full life story. The family especially would like to thank the wonderful medical staff at Loyola University Hospital in Maywood and Holy Family Hospital in Des Plaines for the their compassion and care during Michael’s illness. Please sign the guest book at www.legacy.com/kcchronicle.

FRANCES L. PEDERSEN Born: April 3, 1918; in Fort Worth, Texas Died: March 18, 2013; in Geneva BATAVIA – Frances L. Pedersen, 94, of The Holmstad in Batavia, passed away March 18, 2013, at Delnor Hospital with her family by her side. She was born April 3, 1918, in Fort Worth, Texas, the daughter of Wendell and Addie (nee Sweeney) Hayes. She was united in marriage to Vernon A. Pedersen on Aug. 15, 1945, in San Francisco, Calif. Frances was a business college graduate. She went to work for Allied Aircraft in Dallas, Texas, and later for Standard Oil of California. In 1945, she was sent to San Francisco to be a secretary in the newly formed United Nations. It was an exciting time and one she never forgot. There, she met Vernon and they were married. In a Model A Ford, they drove from California back to Elmhurst, where they settled and started a family.

As her children grew and left the nest, she began fashion modeling for York Furrier and several other western suburban retailers. She enjoyed traveling the world, crafting, needlework, fishing, playing bridge, wearing fine clothes and socializing with friends. She was as active volunteer at Elmhurst Hospital and Delnor Hospital. She was a humble, generous woman and an example of overall goodness. She is survived by two daughters, Carol Banker of Tampa, Fla., and Verna (Mike) Pedersen-Runyan of Spring Hill, Fla.; a son, Christopher Pedersen of Carpentersville; two granddaughters, Kristen (Mike) Vance and Marilee Millen-Bayruns; three great-grandchildren, Jesse, Ellen and Grace Thew; a sister, Billie Jean Hayes of Lubbock, Texas; two nephews; and one niece. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon A. Pedersen; a beloved grandson, Robbie Bruce Westcott; and a brother-in-law, Jim Hayes. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 21, at Calvary Episcopal Church, 222 S. Batavia Ave. in Batavia, where visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the service. Interment will be private. Contributions in Frances’ memory may be directed to the charity of the donor’s choice. For information, call Moss Family Funeral Home at 630-879-7900 or visit www.mossfuneral.com. Please sign the guest book at www.legacy.com/kcchronicle.

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ing a garbage collection contract with one company to reduce the wear and tear on the roads. He said four or five different garbage companies drive along the same township roads, and eliminating that duplication may slow road deterioration. Dornback said part of his campaign is based on listening to his constituents, adding he plans to hold public meetings to ask township residents what’s important to them. He said he wants to gather all township officials to talk about how each department can support one another and reach out to officials in surrounding communities. Ryan said he would reach out to other government entities, particularly the County Board. Dornback said the township also has “done very little for youth groups and almost nothing for seniors,” which he said he’d like to change if he’s elected by introducing what he calls the Blackberry Caring Corps. That would be an organization of youth volunteers who help senior citizens complete projects around their home, such as mowing the grass or washing windows, he said.

8POLICE REPORTS Elburn • John S. LaPierre, 19, of the 300 block of West Main Street, Maple Park, was charged March 5 with driving under the influence, driving with a blood-alcohol content greater than .08 percent, consumption of alcohol by a minor, operating a vehicle without insurance, improper overtaking on the left and following too closely.

• Sarah E. Alaines, 19, of the 12N100 block of Hilltop Road, Elgin, was charged March 5 with consumption of alcohol by a minor. • Diana L. Zepeda, 22, of the 1200 block of State Street, DeKalb, was charged March 11 with driving under the influence, driving with a blood-alcohol content greater than .08 percent, illegal transportation of alcohol and disobeying a traffic-control device.

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BLACKBERRY TOWNSHIP – Two candidates feel they would be the best fit to fill the open Blackberry Township supervisor seat. For Dennis Ryan and Fred Dornback, this is the first time they’ve run for the position, but both have been connected to the township for years. Dornback, 73, said he has been the township’s cemetery superintendent since 2007, and he said he hopes to make township government more efficient by working with other government entities. He said his top priorities for the township include continuing to improve cemeteries without using taxpayer money and finding funds to address its crumbling roads. Repaving roads also is a priority for Ryan, 66, who said road crews have only enough money to repave a little more than one mile of road each year. The township is responsible for the upkeep of 58 miles of roadway, and Ryan said he hopes a referendum to increase funding for repaving roads will pass in April. “I think the job of the township supervisor is going to be to find money wherever we can find it,” he said. “The roads aren’t going to get any better. We may be riding on gravel roads without intent the way things are going.” Dornback and Ryan said if the referendum doesn’t pass, they would seek grants to repave the roads. Ryan said if elected, he plans to look into a establish-

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A Mideast to-do list for President Obama THE WASHINGTON POST Those who dismiss President Obama’s visit to Israel, the West Bank and Jordan this week as a substance-less Baedeker tour badly misread the state of U.S.-Israeli relations and the troubles they could create for the president in the next couple of years. Israel and the United States have made different judgments about how soon and under what circumstances military action should be taken against Iran’s nuclear program; they also may differ on what must be done to keep Syria’s advanced missiles and chemical and biological weapons from falling into the hands of terrorists or of Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement. Obama’s interest lies in persuading Israel not to launch unilateral operations but rather to trust that the United States will intervene when – and if – that is needed. But trust – as opposed, say, to a road map for a two-state solution – is what is most missing from the current relationship. Obama has spent more time with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu than with any other world leader, but their relations have been rancorous. His standing with Israelis is little better: In a recent poll by the newspaper Maariv, 68 percent had an unfavorable view of the president. As White House officials readily acknowledge, Obama’s visit beginning today is primarily aimed at allowing him to build bridges both to Israelis and to Netanyahu, who just formed a new government that will likely keep him in office for several more years. The president’s schedule is loaded with symbolic affirmations of his commitment to Israel’s securi-

ty, such as a U.S.-funded Iron Dome anti-missile battery that will await him at the airport, and with correctives to mistakes Obama made in his first term. In his 2009 Cairo speech, the president inadvertently implied that Israel’s existence was justified by the Holocaust; on this visit he will visit an exhibition of the Dead Sea Scrolls as a way of affirming the historical Jewish claim to the land. Obama probably won’t fully patch his difference with Netanyahu on red lines for Iran. While Obama has said he won’t allow Tehran to produce a bomb, the Israeli leader has vowed to prevent it from acquiring the capacity to do so, including a sufficient amount of medium-enriched uranium. But if Obama is seen by Israelis as determined to act if needed, Netanyahu could be deterred by his own public opinion from unilateral steps. The two leaders have a better chance of reaching a consensus on Syria – provided that Obama is willing to commit his administration to a more aggressive policy against the regime of Bashar Assad than it has pursued thus far. This is not to say that Obama should ignore Israeli-Palestinian peace, the preoccupation of his first term. Palestinian leaders and King Abdullah of Jordan, whom he will meet Friday, will surely press him to renew his efforts. Although prospects for a breakthrough remain dim, U.S. support for incremental steps, including unilateral actions by both sides to prepare for Palestinian statehood, remains important. There, too, it will matter whether Obama can connect with average Israelis and Palestinians – and reset his personal relations with their leaders.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Right type of leadership To the Editor: John Rabchuk will be an excellent mayor. I have gotten to know John while working together on the board of the River Corridor Foundation. He also serves – or has served – on several other community boards and commissions. John’s longtime community involvement is a major reason that I believe he is the best choice for mayor. In addition to his community efforts, he has been a successful entrepreneur, providing him with the knowledge and understanding necessary to work effectively with the business community. Importantly, his

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hands-on work with various community organizations has provided John with a clear understanding that accomplishments are made by thorough analysis and productive relationships among board members and elected officials. John’s effort to create a positive working environment is one of his greatest qualities. Being open to differing points of view and the ability to filter those views through the lens of his experience is critical to effective decision-making. For example, this ability served him well as vice chairman on the committee that oversaw the comprehensive

plan update, as he listened to differing opinions and integrated those opinions into the resulting plan. Having seen John’s commitment and abilities firsthand, I can assure you that he will provide St. Charles with the right type of leadership during an important time in the city’s development. The knowledge he has gained through active participation has provided him with a unique and deep understanding of the challenges facing St. Charles. I encourage readers to strongly consider John Rabchuk for mayor. Larry W. Maholland St. Charles

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Pro hockey Blackhawks at Anaheim, 9 p.m., NHL, CSN The Hawks look for their fourth straight victory when they head West to face the Ducks. The Hawks defeated Colorado, 5-2, on Monday. Also on TV... Men's college basketball NCAA Division I tournament, LIU Brooklyn vs. James Madison, at Dayton, Ohio, 5:30 p.m., TRUTV NIT, first round, Indiana State at Iowa, 6 p.m., ESPN2 NIT, first round, Long Beach State at Baylor, 8 p.m., ESPN2 NCAA Division I tournament, 1st rnd, Boise State vs. La Salle, at Dayton, Ohio, 8 p.m., TRUTV

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Vikings finding their niche By JAY SCHWAB jschwab@shawmedia.com GENEVA – The Geneva boys volleyball program’s progress in its short history has been dramatic. After having only nine players to choose from and playing a limited schedule in its debut season in 2011, the Vikings surged forward to share the Upstate Eight Conference River championship with St. Charles East last season. The program’s Year 3 results will start coming in Saturday when Geneva opens the season in a tournament at Plainfield North, but the Vikings already are winning off the court. Coach KC Johnsen said the Vikings have more than 40 players in the program, and even had to make cuts this spring. “That was one of the goals, especially the first two, three years, to make sure we had a nice volleyball program that created enough interest,” Johnsen said. “We didn’t know if we could have a program with nine boys for very many

years, so we’re real excited we have this many kids playing this year.” Senior middle hitter Dominic Bondi exemplifies the sharp learning curve the Vikings have successfully navigated. Bondi came out for volleyball as a sophomore with practically no background in the sport. Three years later, he’s turned into a reliable, quality performer who even has gained outside, club experience. “I came onto this court really only knowing gym volleyball, which isn’t much skill,” Bondi said. “Now, I’m varsity level. Not too bad.” The Vikings have practiced this preseason in the former Coultrap Elementary gymnasium as gym space has been at a premium at the high school because of the cold, damp March weather. Make no mistake, though – Geneva is rolling out a legitimate, high school program these days. “Winning conference last year, that was laying down the foundation, telling teams we’re not a practice team anymore,” Bondi said. “We’re not going to be

an easy win.” Bondi recalls the Vikings struggling mightily to field a JV lineup in addition to its varsity team three years ago, as the teams had much more overlap than would be ideal. This year, there is actual competition for spots at positions from the freshman level up, though the Vikings aren’t beyond needing to tap creative solutions at some positions. At the all-important setter spot, Swiss foreign exchange student Guillaume Rey is pushing for time, though Johnsen is also high on swimmer-by-trade Nathan Jesko, a sophomore. “He spends a lot of time in the pool so he’s a pretty good athlete, and I think he’ll do a pretty good job for us,” Johnsen said of Jesko. Bondi and senior outside hitter Mason Stierwalt – both of whom have been with the Vikings from the beginning – project to be the team’s leaders.

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TODAY Baseball: Aurora Christian at Geneva, 4:30 p.m.; Hinckley Big Rock at Aurora Central Catholic, 4:30 p.m.; Westmont at St. Francis, 4:15 p.m. Softball: Wheaton Academy at Batavia, 4:30 p.m.; Geneva at Jacobs, 4:30 p.m.; Kaneland at Burlington Central, 4:30 p.m.; Rosary at Lisle, 4:30 p.m. Girls soccer: Rosary at Kaneland, 4:30 p.m.; Aurora Central Catholic at Lisle, 6:30 p.m. Boys volleyball: St. Charles North at Leyden, 6 p.m.; St. Francis at Bartlett, 5:30 p.m. Girls badminton: Geneva at Lake Park, 4:30 p.m.; Waubonsie Valley at St. Charles North, 4:30 p.m. Boys water polo: Lincoln-Way North at St. Charles East, 5 p.m. Girls water polo: St. Charles East at Lincoln-Way North, 6 p.m.; St. Charles North at Naperville North, 6 p.m.

The 6-foot-5 Stierwalt expects to move from middle hitter to the outside this spring, and should receive offensive support from junior Chris Parrilli, better known for his basketball exploits. Bondi and Stierwalt both say players have had to do plenty of wrangling with their classmates to help beef up the program’s numbers, often encountering initial resistance from those who still consider volleyball to be more of a girls sport. The presence of Johnsen – Geneva’s longtime, successful girls volleyball coach – has helped bring the program credibility, Stierwalt said. Johnsen was not initially certain he’d stick with boys volleyball longterm, but here he is. “Definitely having KC, I mean he’s a great coach, he’s a great guy, we all respect him,” Stierwalt said. “He’s pretty much brought this program up from shambles. We credit him for most of it.”

Kevin Beach, St. Charles North, Sr., OH The versatile Beach is a big offensive threat and also capable of piling up the digs. Dominic Bondi, Geneva, Sr., MH Bondi has come a long way in his three-year varsity career and is now in position to lead the Vikings’ bid to repeat as conference champs. Ryan Dal Degan, St. Charles North, Sr., L/DS The third-year varsity player is captain of a North Stars team that returns six starters from last year’s 21-14 season. Jeff Jendryk, St. Francis, Jr., MH The 6-foot-7 force is considered among the top middle hitters in his class nationally, coach Mike Lynch says. Matt Metzler, St. Francis, Sr., OH The 6-foot-4 Metzler figures to fit in nicely on the right side for the towering Spartans, who opened the season Monday with a win against Glenbard North. Sam Pulcanio, St. Charles East, Sr., L Pulcanio was one of East’s top players last year as a junior, including a strong performance in a key conference win against St. Charles North. Tim Robbins, Wheaton Academy, Sr., MH Robbins, a Lakeland College recruit, hopes to be a catalyst in helping Wheaton Academy bounce back from a disappointing 2012 season. Robert Smith, St. Francis, Jr., S The 5-foot-8 Smith, one of the area’s top distributors, is among five returning starters for a St. Francis team that won 25 games last year. Mason Stierwalt, Geneva, Sr., OH The 6-foot-5 Stierwalt is likely to shift from the middle to the outside this season as he eyes a big finish to his productive Geneva career. Jimmy Vainisi, St. Charles North, Sr., DS Vainisi, in his third year on North’s varsity, should be able to deliver the ball to setter Pat Misiewicz consistently to help North transition from defense to offense. – Jay Schwab, jschwab@shawmedia.com

NI Big 12 to have two, five-team divisions The Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference will split into two, five-team divisions after Streator departs after the 2013-14 school year, the conference announced Tuesday. The conference currently stands at 12 schools but Dixon and Streator have announced their departures to other conferences. The East Division will be Kaneland, DeKalb, Sycamore, Morris and Yorkville, while current East member Rochelle will move to the West and compete alongside Geneseo, LaSalle-Peru, Ottawa and Sterling. The conference will continue looking at candidates for expansion, according to Rochelle principal and conference president Travis McGuire.

Scoring error changes winner of indoor meet St. Charles East has been declared the winner of Friday’s Upstate Eight Conference Indoor Girls Track and Field meet because of a scoring error, according to Saints coach Tim Wolf.

15 East won the meet with 119 points compared to 111 for runners-up Neuqua Valley, according to Wolf. It was originally scored a 109-107 edge in Neuqua’s favor.

STC North water polo defeats Hinsdale South ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles North girls water polo team defeated Hinsdale South, 11-4, on Tuesday. Maddie Jones had four goals and seven steals, Sarah Stern scored two goals and had two steals and goalie Hannah Horsfall made 11 saves for North (9-1).

Geneva badminton fares well in quadrangular GENEVA – The Geneva girls badminton team blanked West Aurora and Plainfield North and tied with Metea Valley, 4-4, in Tuesday’s quadrangular. Sarah Gallagher (No. 3 singles) provided the lone singles win for the Vikings against Metea.

East badminton blanked NAPERVILLE – The St. Charles East girls badminton team was blanked by Neuqua Valley on Tuesday, 15-0, – Staff reports

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Walls closing in for spring sports teams Kaneland softball coach Brian Willis finds himself scouring the internet lately, desperate for ideas to enliven the Knights’ preseason practices. As is the case for virtually every spring sports team in the area, cabin fever has becoming a daily epidemic for the Knights, who have grown tired of four weeks of exclusively indoor practices because of the cold, damp March throughout northern Illinois. The Knights were so tired of the same, cramped scenery that they rented space in St. Charles earlier this week to break out of their stale rouine. With no signs of the cold weather breaking any time soon, the Knights will otherwise have to rely on their own ingenuity to keep things fresh. “Creative [fill-in-yoursport-here] practice drills” is popping up on Google searches throughout Kane County. “It’s not always the easiest thing to do, especially when you’re dealing with high school girls who are biting at the bit to get outside and get the season started,” Willis said. The Knights also can’t use regular softballs on the gym floor so “we’re playing with these little softies like we’re in P.E. class,” Willis said. “The walls seem to be closing in on us every day,” Willis said. “That’s the biggest challenge right now. Trying to simulate reality is almost impossible inside a small gym, and we only have one regulation size gym inside our school as it is.” Unlike Kaneland, Marmion has a fieldhouse to work with, which alleviates the

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NIU pushes spring practice back week, adds Huskie Bowl By STEVE NITZ snitz@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Rod Carey wanted to have some competition at the end of spring practice. He felt like adding some more fun. So, Northern Ilinois’ football coach instituted a new wrinkle this year. NIU will still hold its annual spring game, which is basically a controlled scrimmage, at 2:30 p.m. April 13. One week later, NIU will hold the first Huskie Bowl. Spring practice was originally supposed to start this afternoon, but was moved back one week because of the cold weather. The Huskies’ first practice is scheduled for 3:20 p.m. March 27. Carey originally thought of having the new Huskie Bowl the same day as the spring game, but with practice getting moved back, holding it on a different date ended up working out. The Huskie Bowl won’t be your basic end-of-spring scrimmage. It’s more of an actual game, with offense, defense and field goals. Offensive line coach Joe Tripodi and linebackers coach Kevin Kane will draft the Cardinal and Black rosters. Though Carey joked they weren’t sure if they were going to call one team cardinal or red. Each staff will take time out of spring practices to get their game plan together. Carey took part in something similar when he was a player at Indiana – the Hoosiers had the Cream and Crimson. He said other NIU coaches had participated in something similar so the staff thought of

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HOROSCOPE By BERNICE BEDE OSOL Newspaper Enterprise Association TODAY – By living up to your potential and doing everything that is expected of you, it could turn out to be a banner year, especially regarding material interests. You’ll have no regrets if you capitalize on your opportunities. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Be extremely careful with whom you have a serious discussion. There’s no point in crossing swords with someone who you know has a bad temper. ARIES (March 21-April 19) – If you don’t want to be disappointed, don’t allow your expectations to exceed reality. It’s OK to expect a lot from yourself, as long as what you hope to achieve is pragmatic. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – When working with others, your tolerance could be put to the test, so try to stay calm. You’ll regret it if you break down and lose your cool. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Having an abundance of energy might cause you to take on far more than is feasible, but you should take things one step at a time. Do what you can, but let others pitch in as well. CANCER (June 21-July 22) – It wouldn’t hurt to be more thick-skinned than usual, especially if you find yourself working with someone who tries your patience. Keep your wits about you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Goals that are important to you might not hold the same weight with your co-workers. Having different priorities could cause problems for everyone. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Relationships should be pleasant, as long as you don’t impose your will on your companions. Being too demanding could spoil things quickly. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Although you can be a good worker, you can also lose steam easily. Should your interest wane, regardless of how little there is left to do, you could walk off the job without hesitation. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – As long as both you and your mate are thinking “we” instead of “I,” you’ll remain in harmony with each other. When it comes to any relationship, concordance is essential. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – A heavier workload than usual might be dumped in your lap. However, as long as you tackle it with determination, you’ll end up feeling proud of your achievement. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Even though you’ll have no trouble protecting your own interests, you’re not likely to be as conscientious about the concerns of others. It won’t help your image. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Timing is generally important in fulfilling your objectives, and today will be no different. If you’re out of sync with others, it’s likely to dilute your achievements.

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“Lincoln” (PG-13 – DreamWorks/Disney) A peculiar, powerful alchemy takes hold in Steven Spielberg’s masterful portrait of the 16th U.S. president. Through that strange mix of realism, artifice, intimacy and scope that cinema uniquely possesses, viewers find themselves transported to 19th-century Washington, where Abraham Lincoln – portrayed in an Oscar-winning performance by Daniel Day-Lewis – has just been re-elected to a second term. But instead of a grand tableau vivant that lays out the great man and his great deeds, Spielberg brings the leader and viewers down to ground level.

“Killing Them Softly” (R – The Weinstein Company/Anchor Bay) This alternately bitterly funny and labored gangland parable possesses a modicum of swagger and style. Though anchored by a terrific lead performance from Brad Pitt, it perpetuates some of the crime genre’s more tedious cliches, from slow-motion savagery to facile cynicism. Director Andrew Dominik tries to ratchet up the relevance by larding “Killing Them Softly” with references to the 2008 election, the financial meltdown and the similarities between Darwinian capitalism and street crime at its most thuggish and unforgiving.

“Parental Guidance” (PG – Fox) With a script that relies heavily on gags about vomiting, urinating and defecating, this generation-gap comedy about grandparents taking care of bratty grandchildren seems like it’s not just made for children, but written by one. On the other hand, stale jokes about sciatica and the cluelessness of the elderly when it comes to modern technology seem like they popped out of the VCR in the old folks’ home. The film is badly overacted, syrupy, phony

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Brad Pitt stars in the film “Killing Them Softly,” available on DVD March 26. looking, implausibly scripted, formulaic and about 15 minutes too long. When yuppie parents go out of town for a few days, they decide to leave their brood of three spoiled crumb-snatchers with the grandparents (Billy Crystal and Bette Midler). What ensues is exactly what you would expect: disaster involving cake frosting on the face and apoplectic mugging, followed by scenes of saccharine reconciliation so insincere they make Crystal’s dye job and Midler’s facelift look natural.

Other new releases • Other DVD releases include “The Collection,” “Stand Off,” “Adventures in Zambezia” (animation), “White Elephant” (Argentina), “House Arrest,” “Monsieur Verdoux” (1947, The Criterion Collection), “A Man Escaped” (1956, The Criterion Collection), “Easy Money” (2010, Sweden), “Bangkok Revenge” (France/Thailand), “Shakespeare Uncovered” (PBS), “Either Way” (Iceland), “Frontline: Inside

Obama’s Presidency,” “Midsomer Murders: Tom Barnaby’s Last Cases,” “N.A.S.A. The Spirit of Apollo” (music documentary), “Dartworth” (Australia), “The Springtime Collection Featuring Max’s Chocolate Chicken” (three-disc set from Scholastic Storybook Treasures), “Tom Green: Live” and “Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot: The Complete Series.” • Television Series include “The Carol Burnett Show: This Time Together” (six-disc set with 17 complete episodes and multiple special features), “The Borgias: The Second Season” (Showtime), “Men at Work: The Complete First Season,” “MADtv Season 2,” “Continuum: Season One,” “Veep: The Complete First Season” (HBO), “Oliver Twist” (1982 CBS miniseries), “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries Series 1” (ABC Australia series), “Maigret Set 7” and “Maigret Set 8” (six-disc sets of 2001-02 French TV series) and “The Official Digimon Adventure Set: The Complete Second Season.”

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips Dear Wondering: When a parent attempts to initiate sex or watch pornography in front of a child, it is sexualizing behavior and it could also be considered “grooming” behavior. Your father’s actions were so far out of the normal boundaries that they were off the charts. And yes, it WAS a form of abuse. Dear Abby: My daughter is mentally ill, homeless and on meth. A year ago, when she wasn’t so bad, she asked if I would take her 3-year-old daughter, “Lucy,” so she could get herself together. Unfortunately, she went the other direction. It was fine when I thought that the arrangement was temporary, but when I realized I would be raising Lucy as a single parent at 49, things got hard. My so-called friends have abandoned me, and so has my much younger boyfriend. But what is actually killing this is that

I get no respite. I am an extreme introvert. Constant contact drains me. When I don’t have my “recharge” time, I tune Lucy out, and the next thing I know she has cut up the curtains or hidden my shoes. I’m afraid I’m just going to lose it. Bad thoughts are going through my head because I feel such resentment. I want to scream, to throw things, to just leave the house and walk until I drop. Please help me. – End Of My Rope Dear End: How much time do you need to recharge? Would it be an hour or hour and a half at the end of each workday? Would an afternoon during the weekends suffice? Have you discussed this with Lucy’s grandfather or her paternal grandparents? They might be willing to get involved and lighten your load. Would a neighbor watch your grandchild on a regular basis if you compensated her or him? Please explore these options if you haven’t already. • Write Dear Abby at www. dearabby.com.

Tamoxifen offers benefits if taken for 10 years Dear Doctor K: I was diagnosed with ER-positive breast cancer a few years ago. My doctor told me to take tamoxifen for five years to prevent my cancer from coming back. I recently read that taking tamoxifen longer further decreases the risk of a cancer recurrence. What should I do? Dear Reader: The simple answer is: Ask your primary care doctor if you should talk to a breast cancer specialist, because it may well be a good idea to continue on the tamoxifen. But I know you won’t be satisfied with a simple answer, so here’s a more elaborate one. The cells in our bodies are constantly receiving chemical signals that tell them what to do. The way many signals work is that they attach to something on or in the cell called a receptor. Think of the chemical signal as a key and the receptor as the lock the key opens. Breast cancer is divided into types based on whether the cancer cells have receptors for the female hormone estrogen. If they do, they’re called ER-positive breast cancers. Estrogen can stimulate the cells to grow and divide, which probably encourages the cancer to grow larger and

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff to spread. Tamoxifen blocks the estrogen receptor. Because of that, it greatly improves the outlook for women with ER-positive breast cancer. Women who are past menopause are generally advised to take tamoxifen for two to three years, and then switch to a different type of drug called an aromatase inhibitor. This switch reduces the chance that the cancer will recur. Women who have not reached menopause (and whose ovaries are still producing estrogen) have been advised to take tamoxifen for a full five years. A new study (probably the one you read about) has found that taking tamoxifen longer than five years can further reduce deaths from the disease. The researchers studied a group of nearly 7,000 women with ER-positive breast cancer. The women were randomly assigned to stick to just

five years of tamoxifen or to take it for an additional five years. The study found a significant benefit from remaining on tamoxifen for 10 years: Women were less likely to have a recurrence of breast cancer, and they were less likely to die of breast cancer than women who took the drug for only five years. Be aware, however, that after menopause, tamoxifen increases the risk of uterine cancer. It also increases the risk of blood clots in the legs and lungs in all women. So it’s like most treatments: There are both benefits and risks, and you have to work with your doctor to balance them. Without knowing more about your medical history, I can’t say for sure whether taking tamoxifen longer than five years is the right decision for you. But based on this study, I’d say it is definitely worth a conversation with your 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: My parents are strict. My father is a preacher, and my mother directs the church choir. I’m 16 and a pretty good daughter when it comes to getting grades, doing chores and behaving myself. I’m not permitted to go on a date in a car until I’m 17, but they do allow me to have a boyfriend. However, the only time we can be together is at my house when one of my parents is home. Of course, that means we can never spend a moment alone without a pair of eyes watching us. My boyfriend really cares for me and that’s why he continues to see me under this unreasonable parental rule. I’ve lobbied for my parents to allow us to see a movie that they approve. They could even take us to and from the theater, but the answer is always the same: “Sorry, wait until you’re 17.” I do have patience, but I won’t be 17 until September, so that means that my boyfriend and I will be limited to seeing each other at my house all summer. I realize that my parents set the rules for me, but I would like to hear what you have to say about all this. – Carmen, Houston, Tex. Dear Carmen: Even strict parents eventually have to let go of their children, and letting go gradually is far more sensible than doing so all at once – when the child is suddenly 18 and on her own. In general, I believe that teens, depending on their maturity and dependability, should be allowed to date by age 16. Of course, they must demonstrate the ability to make good decisions. If Mom and Dad have no reason to doubt your trustworthiness, I think

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace they should allow you and your boyfriend to go out on dates this summer. One of the most difficult jobs of parenting is learning to trust one’s children out on their own. Wise parents let their children show how well they do with limited, gradually increasing freedoms. This way, trust builds slowly. If the trust is violated, some freedom must be withdrawn. Dr. Wallace: Why is anorexia nervosa (self-starvation) considered to be a female eating disorder? Why do the guys get away with not having this enormous problem? – Nameless, Cumberland, Md. Dear Nameless: Girls are about 10 times more likely to develop an eating disorder than boys. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anorexics can die from this disorder. The huge discrepancy between males and females can be traced to social pressure. Our society looks down on overweight females while tolerating extra weight on males. A University of Missouri research study found that 50 percent of all females have been on a diet at some point in their lives before entering high school, and, in some cases, mothers have encouraged their daughters to go on a diet. But dieting can be a risk factor. The more a person diets, the more likely an eating disorder will develop. • Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. E-mail him at rwallace@galesburg.net.

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Dear Abby: Is there such a thing as non-physical sexual abuse? When I was young, my father would fondle my mother when I came to sleep with them when I had a nightmare. (She would rebuff his advances.) He would also watch porn in front of me. As I matured, he made comments about my figure. He would barge into my room without knocking and insist he didn’t have to knock. He’d tell dirty jokes or talk about sexually inappropriate things. (The day after my wedding he asked my husband how our wedding night had been.) But with all of this, he never touched me or assaulted me. His actions affected my self-esteem and relationships because as I grew up I thought the only thing I had to offer was being sexy. Thankfully, therapy and my husband helped me to see myself as a fully dynamic person. I recently began seeing a new counselor who thinks my father was just a dirty old man – nothing more. Was I abused? Any information you have would be appreciated. – Wondering in Wisconsin

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Surrealist painter Salvador Dali said, “I do not paint a portrait to look like the subject; rather does the person grow to look like his portrait.” At the bridge table, some bids paint a perfect picture of a player’s hand. But if an opponent then becomes the declarer, he has been given a road map for playing the contract. In this deal, South was in five diamonds. What did he do after West led the spade king: ace, seven, four? West’s two-diamond overcall was a Michaels Cue-Bid, promising at least 5-5 in the majors. After East jumped to four hearts, South, unsure who could make what, sensibly rebid five diamonds. Then East, eying the vulnerability, passed. (Five hearts doubled should go down two, minus 500.) South had three losers (two spades and one club) and only 10 winners (one spade, seven diamonds and two clubs). But he had a huge advantage, knowing that East had started with a singleton spade and could not reach his partner’s hand. At trick two, declarer started a partial elimination and endplay by ruffing a heart in his hand. He returned to dummy with a trump to the eight, ruffed a heart high, played a diamond to the nine, and ruffed the last heart. Then South cashed his top clubs and played a third club. East won but had no answer. Whether he led a heart or a club, South would sluff a spade loser from his hand and ruff on the board. Declarer would take one spade, eight diamonds and two clubs. I am not saying West’s two-diamond overcall was wrong, but be aware of the risk.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 13 MR 287 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION REGARDING NAME CHANGE Public notice is hereby given that on May 21, 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 TANYA STIEB to TANYA TIEMCHAIYAPUM pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/21-101 et seq. Dated March 19, 2013 at South Elgin, Illinois. /s/ T. Stieb Petitioner

agains may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, P.O. Box 112, Geneva, IL 60134-112, with the Representative or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. 5. On March 11, 2013 an Order Admitting the Will to Probate was entered. 6. Within forty-two (42) days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony or witnesses to the Will in open Court, or other evidence, as provided in Article VI 5/6-21 (755 ILCS 5/6/21). 7. Within six (6) months after the effective date of the original Order Admit-ting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided under Article VIII 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1). 8. The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284). /s/ Vohny Marie Moehling Executor

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle, March 20, 27 & April 3, (Published in the Kane County 2013.) Chronicle, March 20, 27 & April 3, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE: EUGENE C. MOEHLING 923 Ash St., St. Charles, IL 60174 Date and Place of Death: December 22, 2012 Case No. 13 P 131 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS & LEGATEES 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of Eugene C. Moehling who died on December 22, 2012, a resident of St. Charles, Illinois. 2. The Representative for the estate is: Vohny Marie Moehling, 923 Ash St., St. Charles, IL 60174. 3. The Attorney for the estate is: Thomas C. Rydell, Scheflow & Rydell, 63 Douglas Ave., Suite 200, Elgin, IL 60120. 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 22, 2013. Claims against the estate

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: PAUL F. KUDLACH Address: 1950 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, Illinois 60123 Date of Death: January 11, 2013 Case No. 13 P 93 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of Paul F Kudlach who died on January 11, 2013 a resident of Elgin, Illinois. 2. The Representative for the estate is: John S. Kudlach, 6N658 Splitrail Lane, St. Charles, Illinois 60174. 3. The attorney for the estate is: Ted A. Meyers / Meyers & Flowers, LLC, 3 N. Second Street, Suite 300, St. Charles, Illinois 60174. 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 15, 2013. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, P.O. Box 112, Geneva, IL 60134-112, with the Representative or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. 5. On February 21, 2013, an Order Admitting the Will to Probate was entered. 6. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will as provided under section 621 of the Probate Act (IL Rev. Stat. Ch. 110 1/2, Par. 6-21). 7. Within 6 months after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (IL Rev. Stat. Ch. 110 1/2, Par. 8-1). 8. The estate will be administrat-

ip ed without Court supervision unless Range 8 East of the Third Principal an interested party terminates inde- Meridian, in the Village of Carpenpendent supervision administration tersville, Kane County, Illinois. by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Pro- Property Index Number bate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4). /s/ Ted A. Meyers 03-13-426-004 Attorney for Executor On August 27, 2013 at 9:30 (Published in the Kane County a.m. the Petitioner intends to make Chronicle, March 13, 20 & 27, application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The 2013.) real estate was sold on October 25, 2010 for general taxes of the year PUBLIC NOTICE 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 31, 2013. TAX DEED NO. 13-TX-46 FILED March 8, 2013 Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner TAKE NOTICE (618) 457-4586 TO: JOHN A. CUNNINGHAM, KANE COUNTY CLERK; CANTERBURY PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; EDWARD SULIMA; EUGENE SULIMA; HANNA SULIMA; OCCUPANT; BMO HARRIS BANK NA, AS SUCCESSOR TO HARRIS NA; WELLS FARGO BANK NA; CACH, LLC; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF HANNA SULIMA; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS.

Cert. # 2010-00756 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle March 20, 27, 2013 April 3, 2013 #A494)

PUBLIC NOTICE TAX DEED NO. 13-TX-49 FILED March 8, 2013 TAKE NOTICE

This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the follow- TO: JOHN A. CUNNINGHAM, ing described property: KANE COUNTY CLERK; HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION; Building 13 Unit 4 together with AARON MCVEIGH; GLORIA GREGOits undivided percentage interest RY; BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL 1 INC., in the common elements in the AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO Canterbury Place Condominium, BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS INC. D/B/A as delineated and defined in BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE COMPANY the Declaration recorded March OF ILLINOIS INC.; OCCUPANT; 16, 2004 as Document Number KAREN L. OLSEN-MCVEIGH; DAVID 2004K032068, as amended from F. MCVEIGH; JASON MCVEIGH; time to time, in the Northeast Quar- UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES ter of Section 6, Township 42 OF KAREN L. OLSEN-MCVEIGH; North, Range 8, East of the Third UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES Principal Meridian, in Kane County, INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD Illinois. CLAIMANTS. Property Index Number 03-06-202-034

This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property:

On August 27, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 25, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 31, 2013.

Lot 24 in Block 4 in the First Addition to Unit 15 of Golf View Highlands, being a Subdivision of part of the North Half of Section 24, and part of the South Half of Section 13, all in Township 42 North, Range 8 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in the Village of CarpenKathleen A. Kyndberg, tersville, Kane County, Illinois. Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586 Parcel Index Number 03-24-204-003 Cert. # 2010-00628 On August 27, 2013 at 9:30 (Published in the Kane County a.m. the Petitioner intends to make Chronicle March 20, 27, 2013 application for an order on the petiApril 3, 2013 #A497) tion that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 25, 2010 for general taxes of the year PUBLIC NOTICE 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 31, 2013. TAX DEED NO. 13-TX-48 FILED March 8, 2013 Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner TAKE NOTICE (618) 457-4586 TO: JOHN A. CUNNINGHAM,

KANE COUNTY CLERK; VILLAGE OF CARPENTERSVILLE; PORFIRIO DANIEL MENDOZA; OCCUPANT; NOHEMY RIVERA A/K/A NOHEMY GOMEZ; LORENA DELACRUZ; LETICIA JUAREZ; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lot 6 in Block 15 in the First Addition to Unit 15 of Golf View Highlands, being a Subdivision of part of the North Half of Section 24, and part of the South Half of Section 13, all in Township 42 North,

Cert. # 2010-00905 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle March 20, 27, 2013 April 3, 2013 #A495)

PUBLIC NOTICE

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MICHELLE BANSE; OCCUPANT; PUBLIC NOTICE /s/ John A. Cunningham MICHAEL E. BANSE; NOREEN B. Kane County Clerk BANSE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND The County of Kane is accepting DEVISEES OF MICHAEL E. BANSE; proposals from authorized Vendors UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES to furnish the County's various tele- (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, March 6, 13 & 20, INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD com circuits and lines. 2013.) CLAIMANTS. Proposals are due in the Kane PUBLIC NOTICE This is NOTICE of the filing of the County Purchasing Department by Petition for Tax Deed on the follow- 4 p.m., April 8, 2013, when they ASSUMED NAME will be publicly opened. ing described property: PUBLICATION NOTICE Christopher Rossman Lot 170 in Dundee Highlands County Purchasing Director Public Notice is hereby given Subdivision Fifth Addition, being a that on March 4, 2013 a certificate Subdivision in the North Half of (Published in the Kane County was filed in the office of the County Section 27, Township 42 North, Chronicle, March 20, 2013.) Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setRange 8 East of the Third Principal ting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting Meridian, in Kane County, Illinois. and transacting the business known as TYNAN CONSTRUCTION Parcel Index Number located at 229 N. Jackson, 03-27-255-012 PUBLIC NOTICE Batavia, IL 60510. On August 27, 2013 at 9:30 ASSUMED NAME Dated: March 4, 2013. a.m. the Petitioner intends to make PUBLICATION NOTICE application for an order on the peti/s/ John A. Cunningham tion that a Tax Deed be issued. The Public Notice is hereby given Kane County Clerk real estate was sold on October 25, that on March 4, 2013 a certificate 2010 for general taxes of the year was filed in the office of the County (Published in the Kane County 2009. The period of redemption Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, set- Chronicle, March 6, 13 & 20, ting forth the names and addresses 2013.) will expire July 31, 2013. of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business Kathleen A. Kyndberg, PUBLIC NOTICE known as ASSOCIATES IN Attorney for Petitioner BIOFEEDBACK located at 14 N (618) 457-4586 Riverside Ave, St. Charles, IL SUPPLEMENTAL ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE 60174. Cert. # 2010-00949 Public Notice is hereby given that Dated: March 4, 2013. on February 25, 2013 a certificate (Published in the Kane County /s/ John A. Cunningham was filed in the office of the County Chronicle March 20, 27, 2013 Kane County Clerk Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, conApril 3, 2013 #A496) cerning the business known as (Published in the Kane County MIND, BODY, SPIRIT HEALING loPUBLIC NOTICE Chronicle, March 6, 13 & 20, cated at 802 S Jefferson St, Batavia, IL 60510 which certificate The County of Kane is seeking a 2013.) sets forth the following changes in qualified Vendor to provide the best the operation thereof: wireless/cellular voice and data serPUBLIC NOTICE I, Kelly M. Young, do certify that I vices rate plans, equipment plans, have a financial interest in the busicoverage areas and service plans. ASSUMED NAME ness being conducted and transactPUBLICATION NOTICE ed in Kane County, Illinois under Proposals are due in the Kane the above named business and that County Purchasing Department by 3 p.m., April 8, 2013, when they Public Notice is hereby given the address of such business will that on March 5, 2013 a certificate be: 232 S. Batavia Avenue Suite B, will be publicly opened. was filed in the office of the County Batavia, IL 60510. Christopher Rossman Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setCounty Purchasing Director ting forth the names and addresses Dated: February 25, 2013 of all persons owning, conducting /s/ John A. Cunningham (Published in the Kane County and transacting the business Kane County Clerk known as PROFESSOR PLUMB loChronicle, March 20, 2013.) cated at 1189 Lyon Road, Batavia, (Published in the Kane County Questions about your subscription? IL 60510. Chronicle, March 13, 20 & 27, We'd love to help. Dated: March 5, 2013. 2013.) Call 800-589-9363

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CALL FOR THE LOWEST PRICES IN CHICAGOLAND

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866/469-0114

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815/385-2000

BARRINGTON VOLVO MOTOR WERKS SAAB

200 N. Cook Street • Barrington, IL

800/935-5393 www.motorwerks.com

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847/381-9400

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Cooling System Flush Cooling System & Radiator Flush

Filter & Oil Change

Expires 3-31-13. On most vehicles. Must present coupon at time of service.

FREE SYSTEM CHECK

Expires 3-31-13. On most vehicles. Must present coupon at time of service.

109

OFF

Any Synthetic Oil Change

Brake Service

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2-wheel job

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4-wheel job

4-Wheel Alignment

95 OR $

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Replace up to 8 quarts of ﬂuid.

• Check system for worn parts • Set Cambers, Casters & Toe in • Alignment analysis printout to manufacturer’s specs CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

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Mon-Fri 7:00am - 5:00pm Sat 7:00am - Noon Closed Sun.

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1000 OFF

Any 2-tire purchase

Expires 3-31-13. On most vehicles. Must present coupon at time of service.

Transmission Fluid Flush Automatic Transmission Fluid Flush

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Check Engine Light We can tell you what your vehicle needs.

$ 00

• Change oil • Change oil filter (up to 5 qts. 5W-30) • Check all fluid levels •Lubricate fittings

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BRAKE PADS INSTALLED $79.95 OR LESS

5 qt oil change, 4 tire rotation, 27 point vehicle inspection. After $10 mail in rebate. Includes check ﬂuid levels, steering, suspension, wiper blades, exhaust, brakes, belts, hoses, and tires.

After $20 mail in rebate. ACDElco Professional Durastop Brake Pads. 30-Day Price Match On Tires. Buy select tires and if you ﬁnd a better price within 30 days of the purchase, we’ll refund the difference.

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