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State eyes local share of income taxes By DAVID THOMAS dthomas@shawmedia.com Local governments could lose thousands of dollars if the state decides to roll back their share of income tax revenue. Officials in DeKalb and Sycamore expect services would be affected depending on how much money they lose from the state capping the Local Government Distributive Fund. Income tax revenue from the state

is deposited into this fund, which is then dispersed to local cities on a per capita basis. If the General Assembly decides to cap revenue at 2012 levels, the city of DeKalb could lose between $232,468 and $504,413. Sycamore could lose between $92,850 and $201,468. Genoa could lose between $27,522 and $59,719. “We’ve been trying to grow our public safety efforts,” said DeKalb Assistant City Manager Rudy Espir-

itu. “This would adversely impact those efforts.” Espiritu said the city has taken numerous steps to reduce its operating costs and staff expenditures since 2008, with city staff levels dropping 20 percent since then. Sycamore City Manager Brian Gregory also was worried about how the city’s services would be affected.

What’s at stake The state has proposed rolling back municipalities’ share of the Local Government Distributive Fund to 2012 levels. The state is projecting municipalities to lose $5.30 a resident; the Illinois Municipal League is projecting them to lose $11.50 a resident. Here’s how much local governments

could lose, using both projections and Census 2010 population figures. DeKalb: $232,468 to $504,413 Sycamore: $92,850 to $201,468 Genoa: $27,522 to $59,719 Cortland: $22,631 to $49,105 Malta: $6,169 to $13,386

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AGRICULTURE SPOTLIGHT

PRIMED FOR PLANTING

Traditional Catholics upset with Pope’s actions Francis disregards church law, washes feet of Muslim By NICOLE WINFIELD The Associated Press

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Mike Schweitzer begins attaching a field sprayer to a tractor Wednesday while preparing for the upcoming planting season in Malta.

County farmers ready for busy spring after cold winter By STEPHANIE HICKMAN

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shickman@shawmedia.com Steve Bemis is looking forward to working 16-hour days again. In a few weeks, farmers across DeKalb County will be preparing their fields and planting crops from sunrise to sunset. “It gets pretty hectic in the spring,” Bemis said. “But that’s good. We like to be hectic. It means we’re getting our work done.” Bemis, who grows corn and soybeans, said he hopes the cooler conditions don’t affect his planting season too much. Farming more than 2,600 acres of land about five miles southwest of DeKalb with his father, Bemis said he would like to start planting the second week in April and have all his corn planted by the first week in May.

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= Schweitzer lowers a wire harness down from the cab of his tractor to later attach to his field sprayer. He calls the third week in May “drop-dead day,” or the time he switches from planting corn to soybeans, which he said can handle a later planting. His operation plants 90 per-

cent corn and 10 percent beans, and he hopes the weather will allow him to keep it that way this year.

• 407,040 acres of land in county, about 90 percent is farmland • 2,014 total farms in county on 370,772 acres • Average size farming operation: 1,166 acres • 950 farmers and 2,665 land owners generate about $447 million in sales • Average corn yield in 2012: 159 bushels an acre • Average annual value of corn: $260 million • Average soybean yield in 2012: 51 bushels an acre • Average annual value of soybeans: $66 million

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has won over many hearts and minds with his simple style and focus on serving the world’s poorest, but he has devastated traditionalist Catholics who adored his predecessor, Benedict XVI, for restoring much of the traditional pomp to the papacy. Francis’ decision to disregard church law and wash the feet of two girls – a Serbian Muslim and an Italian Catholic – during a Holy Thursday ritual has become something of the final straw, evidence that Francis has little or Pope Francis no interest in one of the key priorities of Benedict’s papacy: reviving the pre-Vatican II traditions of the Catholic Church. One of the most-read traditionalist blogs, Rorate Caeli, reacted to the foot-washing ceremony by declaring the death of Benedict’s eight-year project to correct what he considered the botched interpretations of the Second Vatican Council’s modernizing reforms. “The official end of the reform of the reform – by example,” “Rorate Caeli” lamented in its report on Francis’ Holy Thursday ritual. A like-minded commentator in Francis’ native Argentina, Marcelo Gonzalez at International Catholic Panorama, reacted to Francis’ election with this phrase: “The Horror.” Gonzalez’s beef? While serving as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Francis’ efforts to revive the old Latin Mass so dear to Benedict and traditionalists were “nonexistent.” The night he was chosen pope, March 13, Francis emerged from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica without the ermine-rimmed red velvet cape, or mozzetta, used by popes past for official duties, wearing instead the simple white cassock of the papacy.

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8 DAILY PLANNER Monday Overeaters Anonymous: 10 a.m. at Senior Services Center, 330 Grove St. in DeKalb; 815-758-4718. Free blood pressure clinic: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, 1 Kish Hospital Drive in DeKalb. www.kishhospital.org/programs; 815-748-8962. DeKalb High School Class of 1959 lunchtime reunions: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Junction Eating Place, 816 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Spouses, partners and friends also are invited. Sycamore Food Pantry: Noon to 4 p.m. at Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave. 815-895-9113. Feed My Sheep Food Pantry: 3 to 5 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1915 N. First St. in DeKalb. All are welcome. New Hope Baptist Church Food Pantry: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the church, 1201 Twombly Road in DeKalb. 815-756-7706. Kiwanis Club of DeKalb: 5:30 p.m. at the Dekalb Elks Lodge, 209 S. Annie Glidden Road. Contact Tarryn Thaden, club president, at tthaden@gmail.com; 815-7514719; dekalbkiwanis.org. Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 5:45 p.m. weigh-in and 6:30 p.m. meetings, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 13N535 French Road in Burlington. 847-833-6908 Safe Passage Domestic Violence support group; 815-7565228; www.safepassagedv.org. DeKalb Chess Club: 6 to 8 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 615 N. First St., DeKalb. Free, open chess game play, all ages and skill levels are welcome. Equipment is provided but attendees are welcome to bring their own. info@ dekalbchess.com or visit www. DeKalbChess.com. DeKalb Rotary Club: 6 p.m. at Ellwood House Museum. 815-7565677. 12 & 12 AA(C): 6 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, 1145 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. 12 Step & 12 Traditions AA(C): 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 321 Oak St. in DeKalb; www.firstumc.net. DeKalb Evening Lions Club: 6:30 p.m. at Junction Eating Place, 816 W. Lincoln Highway. New members welcome. Contact: Robert Conrad, club president, at 815-756-1098. www.dekalbeveninglions.info/. Back to Basics AA(C): 7 p.m. at Union Congregational, 305 S. Gage St., Somonauk. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. DeKalb Festival Chorus: 7 to 9 p.m. rehearsals in Room 171, Northern Illinois University Music Building in DeKalb. dekalbfestivalchorus.org. Adults can schedule an audition; festivalchorus@gmail. com or 630-453-8006. Northern Illinois Contemporary Fiber Artists: 7 to 9 p.m. at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Monthly meetings are held to share fiber-art ideas, projects and events. Contact Diane at ladybugdgj@aol. com or 815-758-6259. Expect A Miracle AA: 8 p.m. open meeting, United Methodist, Third and South streets, Kirkland, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. We Are Not Saints AA(C): 8 p.m. at 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Tuesday Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary: 7 a.m. at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, 1 Kish Hospital Drive in DeKalb. Contact: Becky Beck Ryan, president, 815-758-3800. Kirkland Chamber of Commerce: 7:30 a.m. at Kirkland Family Restaurant, 507 W. Main St. New members are welcome. Weekly Men’s Breakfast: 8 a.m. at Fox Valley Community Center, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich. Cost for these men-only events is $4 for food and conversation, along with bottomless cups of coffee or tea. Easy Does It AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub. com. Weight Watchers: 9:30 a.m. weigh in, 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. meetings at Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road (near Aldi), DeKalb. Open Closet: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 300 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. Clothes and shoes for men, women and children. 815-758-1388. Safe Passage Sexual Assault adults’ support group; 815-7565228; www.safepassagedv.org.

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Officer’s tenacity solves hit-and-run case EDITOR’S NOTE

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A single-page FBI memo relaying a vague and unconfirmed report of flying saucers found in New Mexico in 1950 has become the most popular file in the bureau’s electronic reading room. The memo, dated March 22, 1950, was sent by FBI Washington, D.C., field office chief Guy Hottel to then-Director J. Edgar Hoover. According to the FBI, the document was first made public in the late 1970s and more recently has been available in the “Vault,” an electronic reading room launched by the agency in 2011, where it has become the most popular item, viewed nearly 1 million times. The Vault contains around 6,700 public documents. Vaguely written, the memo describes

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DeKalb police officer Jeff Winters, shown here with a kitten rescued after a house fire in May 2012, recently solved a hit-and-run case in which a car struck a motorcyclist on Fairview Drive in DeKalb. license, but she said it was her friend who had been driving when the damage to the car occurred. The next day, Winters found the woman who had been driving the car Dec. 14. “Through the investigation, she admitted it was her and she was on her way to pick her friend up,” Winters said. “She was just nervous because she didn’t have insurance and [her license] was suspended, so she panicked and left.” With the case solved, Winters had to share the news with Cruz. He stopped at the Cruz home after work. Ernie wasn’t home, so Winters told Sue Cruz, Ernie’s wife, the good news (that he’d found the person who hit her husband) and the bad news (she had no insurance to pay for damages.) When Ernie Cruz learned that the police had caught up to the person who hit him, he couldn’t believe it. “I’m really proud that we have officers like that in DeKalb right now because I had written off anyone ever finding who the culprit was,” he said. “I was almost in shock, I’m like, ‘You’re kidding. They found who hit me?’ ” Cruz says he’ll probably have his bike back on the road by this spring. He also has a new appreciation for the difference police can make by solving crimes. As for Winters, he said he was just happy to have made a good impression on someone – if police in any community are going to be effective, people have to trust and like them. “Most people look at police officers as though they’re not really human, and I like to go out and joke with people and show them that we’re human to and we’re just doing a job,” Winters said. “The biggest aspect of why I do this is just being out with people. It’s different every day.” Monumental shift: On the week of Thanksgiving in 2003, I wrote a column in the Daily Chronicle’s sister paper, the Northwest Herald, in support of same-sex marriage.

It was kind of a throwaway topic – not that it’s not an important issue, but it wasn’t really in the news at the time. There must not have been much going on – that community doesn’t host the IHSA state football championships like other places I can name. I didn’t save a copy of the column, but I know the headline was “All couples should have equal rights.” I know that because it’s referenced in one of the angry emails a reader sent to the publisher, who was about four steps above me in the chain of command. I think one person wrote in support of my view. Many others disagreed. “The line of reasoning you have embraced is inherently dangerous and has led to the fall of empires,” one reader wrote. “I hate to see a respected newspaper encourage something that’s detestable to God and certainly offensive to the majority of Americans,” another wrote. It’s amazing how dramatically public opinion has changed in fewer than 10 years. Today, a column opposing same-sex marriage would probably get the same response. That’s not the only issue on which Americans’ attitudes are evolving. Ten years from now, our government’s policies probably will be dramatically different on health care, pensions, marijuana – and maybe, just maybe, on how large a deficit the government can run before they’re forced to hit the brakes. I won’t hold my breath on the last one, though. Welcome spring: It was a nice feeling Thursday evening to see people actually walking around outside by choice. It’s been a long winter. Happy Easter to all who celebrate it this weekend. And to everyone: Enjoy spring. It’ll be here about two weeks.

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Eric Olson Ernie Cruz’s backpack probably saved his life. It was Dec. 14, a Friday night around 10 p.m. Cruz was riding his 1987 Honda Silverwing motorcycle home to DeKalb after a day’s work in the meat department at HyVee. He was slowing to turn into his driveway in the 900 block of Fairview Road in when a car slammed into him from behind. Cruz wasn’t wearing a helmet. He hit the hood of the car, then skidded and rolled about 30 yards over the pavement. The driver who hit him slowed down only for a second before taking off toward Peace Road. “I think the backpack saved me,” Cruz, 47, said. “My head didn’t hit the ground. All I did was hit the backpack, and skidded around, tore my pants, tore my leather jacket.” DeKalb police officer Jeff Winters was the first to arrive on the scene. He talked to two people who saw the crash, including one who had chased the vehicle as it sped off toward Peace Road. There was debris left behind, including a piece of evidence that would help Winters put it all together: A broken piece of plastic grillwork with the outline of a cougar on it. Like you’d find on a Mercury Cougar. Winters kept that, along with part of a headlight that had broken off, in his duty bag. He was relatively sure of two things: The driver was local, and they probably wouldn’t repair the damage any time soon. Winters, an 18-year veteran of the DeKalb force, kept his eyes peeled around town for an old Merc. Whenever he spotted one – whether while on duty or even while making an off-duty trip to Walmart – he would check for front-end damage. “When you’ve got an accident with a guy on a motorcycle and [a driver] doesn’t stop to see if the person’s OK, it kind of gets you upset,” Winters said. “So I kind of took a personal interest in this one. “There’s some things, certain cases will drive you to keep looking for more, because you know there is more.” Months passed, and Cruz figured he’d never know who had left his bike inoperable and nearly killed him. Then one afternoon in mid-March, Winters saw it. A black, 1993 Mercury Cougar with front-end damage turning from Fairview onto 7th Street, right in front of his squad car. Winters stopped the car, explained to the driver what was going on. “I went to the front of the car, and I’m like, ‘This has got to be it,’ ” he said. Sure enough, the pieces Winters had kept with him the past three months fit perfectly. The vehicle was impounded. The driver that day didn’t have a

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a story told by an unnamed third party who claims an Air Force investigator reported that three flying saucers were recovered in New Mexico, though the memo doesn’t say exactly where in the state. The FBI indexed the report for its files but did not investigate further; the name of an “informant” reporting some of the information is blacked out in the memo. The memo offers several bizarre details. Inside each saucer, “each one was occupied by three bodies of human shape but only 3 feet tall, dressed in metallic cloth of a very fine texture,” according to the report. “Each body was bandaged in a manner similar to the blackout suits used by speed fliers and test pilots.” The saucers were found in New Mexico because the government had a

high-powered radar set up in the area and it is believed the radar interfered with the controlling mechanism of the UFOs, according to the informant. The FBI filed the typed page neatly away 63 years ago at its headquarters and “no further evaluation was attempted.” The memo does not appear to be related to the 1947 case in Roswell, N.M., when Air Force officials said they recovered a UFO, only later to recant and say it was a research balloon. “For a few years after the Roswell incident, Director (J. Edgar) Hoover did order his agents – at the request of the Air Force – to verify any UFO sightings,” the FBI said Thursday. “That practice ended in July 1950, four months after the Hottel memo. Suggesting that our Washington Field Office didn’t think enough of that flying saucer story to look into it.”

ATHENS, Greece – Ruby the anti-austerity dog is back on the streets of Athens – just in time for next week’s visit by representatives of international creditors monitoring Greece’s troubled finances. The male stray gained fame this month after barking menacingly as part of a pack of dogs at European and International Monetary Fund austerity inspectors driving up to the Finance Ministry for talks. Ruby was later captured by municipal officials and freed Friday after being observed for two weeks and showing no signs of aggressiveness. A city statement said Ruby’s detention followed a complaint that he bit a man, and wasn’t linked with the ministry incident.

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NIU group promotes inclusion of people with disabilities By JEFF ENGELHARDT jengelhardt@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Dezirae Ninow wants others to join her in walking across the invisible line that continues to unfairly isolate a portion of the population. Ninow, a sophomore at Northern Illinois University, is hoping to raise $2,500 and recruit team members for the Best Buddies Friendship Walk on April 13 at Loyola University. The walk promotes the inclusion of people with intellectual and

developmental disabilities. The education major said the fundraiser is an important step in launching more chapters across Illinois colleges and universities. NIU’s chapter boasts 92 students from a variety of majors and more than 30 “buddy” partnerships, which pairs a student with a person with disabilities to help that person spend time out of his or her often isolated environment. “It’s not a time commitment, because you become friends and enjoy spending time with each other,” Ni-

If you go What: Best Buddies Friendship Walk Where: Loyola University in Chicago

Why: To promote the inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in everyday activities and programs. How to donate: www.bestbuddiesillinois.org

now said. “I have learned more from [people with disabilities] than they have from me. They’re wonderful people.” Activities Ninow has done with her buddy from

DeKalb High School include bowling, singing a duet at a talent show and becoming close friends with her family over multiple dinners. While the NIU Best Buddies name has become more

When: 10 a.m. April 13

known in the community in recent years, Ninow said she hopes the walk will help expand the group’s presence and let families with people who have disabilities know about the services. Jennifer Duffy, who will serve as the chapter’s president next year, said the group is always looking for more buddies for members to meet. She said she is planning an informational meeting about the organization in September at Opportunity House in Sycamore. “People really enjoy it,”

she said of the friendships that are made. “It’s amazing to see how much in common we all have with each other.” Duffy said the group hosts multiple events including a talent show and the recent Spread the Word to End the Word promotion that teaches residents about the negative effects and connotations of using the word retarded. Those interested in donating to or joining the walk can find more information at www.bestbuddiesillinois.

Kishwaukee trustee candidates Park District budget targets ready for financial challenges Sycamore golf course deficit By JEFF ENGELHARDT jengelhardt@shawmedia.com MALTA – A college facing declining tax revenue, millions of dollars in delayed state payments and a double-digit tuition-rate increase does not seem likely to attract potential leaders. But for three longtime supporters of Kishwaukee College, those challenges provide opportunities for progress and change. Incumbent Kathleen Spears, Northern Illinois University professor Ferald Bryan and former Kishwaukee Education Consortium Director Kathleen Watkins are competing for two of three spots on the Kishwaukee College Board of Trustees. The election is April 9. Despite the financial difficulties, Spears said she wants another term to push the college’s mission of offering an affordable education so students can enter the workforce or pursue a higher degree at a university. “We have to find the best delivery system for education by making sure we are maximizing the programs we have,” Spears said. “We need to do everything we can to cut costs without hurting the quality of our programs.” Bryan, director of the Communications 100 program at NIU, said his passion for teaching first- and second-year college students sparked his interest in serv-

Meet the candidates Ferald Bryan Education: High School, Social Circle High School; bachelor’s degree, communication, University of Vermont; master’s degree, communication studies, Northern Illinois University; Ph. D., communication studies, University of Missouri–Columbia Career: Associate professor; director, Communications 100 program, Northern Illinois University Family: Divorced with one adult son Kathleen Watkins Education: Bachelor’s degree, French, Northern Illinois University; master’s degree, education, Northern Illinois University Career: Former executive director of the Kishwaukee Education Consortium, retired Family: Married with three children Kathleen Spears Education: Bachelor’s degree, education, Arizona State University; master’s degree, education, Northern Illinois University Career: Works at Ken Spears Construction Family: Married Experience: Six years on Kishwaukee College Board of Trustees ing on the board. After spending the past 17 years of his career teaching and developing core classes for freshmen and sophomores, Bryan said he understands the

Election Central For complete coverage of local election races, including candidate biographies, visit the Election Central website at elections.daily-chronicle.com. incredible value a community college can offer. He believes Kishwaukee College needs to maintain its affordability in this economic climate. “We have various agreements for transferability of courses from community colleges to universities, and there is more we can do to smooth that transition,” Bryan said. “It’s a wonderful asset to the community.” Watkins, who has been involved with the college since 1984, said the college has done well as it expanded over the years, especially in areas such as the nursing program and with second-language speakers. She said the challenge now is maintaining the quality of established programs by pursuing alternate resources such as more partnerships with NIU and high schools and more grant funding. “I hope the progress the college has made both in physical presence and in the curriculum doesn’t have to be lost,” she said. “I’ve seen how important the college is in my work with KEC and we need to keep those opportunities for students of all ages.”

By STEPHANIE HICKMAN shickman@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – The Sycamore Park District continues to chip away at the debt it has carried in its golf course fund over the past few years. The park district’s Board of Commissioners approved its 2013 budget Tuesday, which projects the golf course fund to operate in the black for the first time in more than five years. The golf course has consistently run deficits for a total debt of about $333,000 by the end of 2012, Sycamore Park District Executive Director Dan Gibble said. Also, the pool fund had a slight deficit – about $15,000 – last year. No other operating funds were in the red, but none have adequate reserves, Gibble said. The golf course fund’s annual shortfall was reduced to $38,000 in 2012 compared to $160,000 in 2011. Gibble said the district was able to pay down $97,000 of the golf course debt in January with the money generated from the recreation fund’s proceeds in 2012.

The golf debt now is roughly $236,000. Working to eliminate the park district’s debt is part of its two-year short-term strategic plan that involves both cost-cutting and an increase in projected revenues, particularly for the golf course, Gibble said. “We found better ways to do things,” he said. They are lowering standards slightly to reduce the frequency of some maintenance projects and eliminating two positions, Gibble said. For example, they won’t mow as often. But Gibble doesn’t believe these “lower standards” will affect the quality of the parks. “We have good people, and we’ll keep an eye on it,” he said. A 7 percent increase in golf course user fees this year also are expected to bring in more revenue to the fund. Gibble said the district also plans to improve the ponds on five to seven acres of park land, which will cut mowing costs by about $30,000 a year and make the parks more appealing to visitors.

“It’ll beautify it ... and reduce our costs,” he said. Board of Commissioners President Ted Strack commended Gibble for putting the park district back on track since his arrival in January of last year. “The results are ultimately a measuring stick [for him],” he said. By the end of 2014, Gibble said he expects the park district will have eliminated its golf course debt and have a 25 percent reserve fund balance in the general and recreation funds, which have operated with as little as 5 percent in reserves in years past. When this goal is met, Gibble said the park district then can move forward with its long-term plan to be completed by the year 2020. This five-year plan involves connecting various trails and improving the more than 30-year-old swimming pool. But right now, Gibble said they need to think short-term. “[We’ve got to] get our ducks in a row, so we’re set to look forward to the future,” he said.

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Top 3 Picks! March 30 Train Rides with the Easter Bunny Lions Community Park, Waterman Hop on the train with the Easter Bunny for this one mile trip through the park. The e. bunny will even have eggs for the kids. Free. From 12:30 to 5 p.m. petestrain.com

March 30 STEM Exploration Lab Midwest Museum of Natural History, Sycamore From mirrors to magnets, static to lasers, the entire family will enjoy the STEM Exploration Lab, presented in partnership with NIU STEM Outreach. There will be dozens of hands-on science exhibits and interactive demonstrations. Cost is $10 for non-members and $8 for members. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 30 Elevate III - Benefit for the Mockingbird Foundation The House Cafe, DeKalb The evening will feature the music from The Grateful String Band, The Grasstronauts, Goose Doctor, Pete Jive, and the Trevor Clark Trio. The will also be live art, vending, and an epic Easter Egg Hunt! Starts at 7 p.m. Tickets available at the door.

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Voter registration, election deadlines near

Lamb buffet in Sycamore set for 5:30 p.m. April 6

MARIAN ‘JEAN’ CLIFTON

SYCAMORE – DeKalb County Clerk John Acardo is reminding voters of several deadlines within the next week or so related to the April 9 election. Wednesday is the last day to apply for an absentee ballot by mail. Friday is the last day for early voting and grace period voting and registration, and April 8 is the last day to postmark an absentee ballot. For grace period voting and registration, voters can register with valid photo identification at the DeKalb County Legislative Center at 200 N. Main St. in Sycamore and the NIU campus locations during the grace period, but they must cast their ballot at the time of registration. To register, voters need to present two forms of identification, one of which must include their current address. By state law, all registered voters must present valid government-issued photo identification to vote during this traditional early voting period. On April 9, polling locations will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. For information or polling locations, see www.votedekalb. com.

SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Lamb & Wool Producers will host a lamb buffet at 5:30 p.m. April 6 at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau. The meal includes carved leg of lamb, vegetable, potato, salad, dinner roll, dessert and a choice of beverage, according to a news release. Tickets are $14 for adults, $7 for children ages 5 to 12, and free for children ages 4 and younger. Tickets must be purchased by Monday. For information, call the farm bureau, 1350 W. Prairie Drive, Sycamore, at 815-756-6361.

Born: Nov. 12, 1929, in Rochelle, Ill. Died: March 22, 2013

Events set for Sandwich mayoral candidate SANDWICH – Friends to Elect Rick Olson will host two events for the candidate this week. The first meet and greet will be at 11 a.m. today at Art’s Supermarket, 29 N. Eddy St., Sandwich. The second will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sweet Magnolia Bakery, 207 E. Church St., Sandwich Participants will be able to meet Olson face to face and share their concerns and questions. For information, call 815790-0573.

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8POLICE REPORTS Note to readers: Information in Police Reports is obtained from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and city police departments. Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

DeKalb city Hampton M. Stephens, 27, of the 1300 block of North Mayfield Avenue in Chicago, was charged Saturday, March 23, with possession of marijuana. Lisa D. Zordan, 24, of the 400 block of Galway Drive in Cary, was charged Thursday, March 28, with retail theft. Pamela S. Wood, 44, of the 200 block of East Hillcrest Drive in DeKalb, was charged Thursday, March 28, with driving under the influence of alcohol. Nickolas C. Hunley, 23, of the 800 block of Greenbrier Road in DeKalb, was arrested Thursday, March 28, on a warrant for domestic battery. Marissa A. Cathina, 25, of the 800 block of Greenbrier Road in DeKalb, was arrested Thursday, March 28, on a warrant for domestic battery. Tanya Boorsma, 33, of the 1100 block of South Fourth

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Street in DeKalb, was charged Friday, March 29, with retail theft. Shannon Smith, 26, of the first block of Main Street in Sugar Grove, was charged Friday, March 29, with retail theft. Carly K.L. Denomy, 20, of the 1100 block of Lewis Street in DeKalb, was charged Thursday, March 28, with two counts of domestic battery.

DeKalb County David A. Cappadora, 38, of the 200 block of North Second Street in Malta, was charged Thursday, March 28, with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Shaquita Donald, 21, of the 3800 block of West Sandwich Road in Sandwich, was charged Thursday, March 28, with battery. Michael T. Gardner, 22, of the 700 block of Reynolds Road in Sycamore, was charged Friday, March 29, with driving under the influence of alcohol. Danielle J. Davis, 26, of the 1400 block of Eighth Avenue in Rock Falls, was charged Friday, March 29, with driving under the influence of alcohol.

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HUNTLEY – Marian “Jean” Hyre Clifton (née Hay), of Huntley, Ill., passed away peacefully Friday, March 22, 2013. Born Nov. 12, 1929, in Rochelle, Ill., Jean resided in DeKalb for many years before moving to Winston Salem, N.C. Most recently, she lived in Huntley to be closer to family. Jean was an administrative assistant in the Northern Illinois University Placement Office, and upon moving to North Carolina, she was an administrative assistant to the Dean of the MBA program at Wake Forest College. Jean will always be remembered for being a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. She adored her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved spending time with them. Jean especially loved the many family gatherings at the beach in Emerald Isle, N.C., and her visits to Denver. Jean was an avid bridge player and spent much of her free time enjoying her bridge groups. She leaves behind fond memories of her compassion for family and friends, and her fun, loving spirit of life. Jean is survived by her loving daughters, Debbie Land Buckley (Martin), Kim Kolze (Mike) and Lori Many; son, Jim Hyre; devoted and loving grandchildren, Emily Land Cunningham (Rich), Justin Land (Amy), Melanie Kolze, Meghan Kolze Barger (Nate), Shannon Kolze (Mike Mauro), Michael Kolze (Alyssa Ball), Beth Many Arbuckle (John), Abbie Many (Irish Whalen) and Ben Many; step-grandchildren, Kayte Buckley (Scott) and Claire Buckley Jackson (Justin); great-grandchildren, John Cunningham, Anna Cunningham, Carson Land and soon to be born “Baby Arbuckle”; and stepgreat-grandson, Jaylen Jackson. There will be an open house honoring Jean’s memory from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Del Webb Prairie Lodge (main entrance). The address is 12900 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley, IL 60142. All friends and family are welcome. The family offers special thanks to the staff on the second floor (2A), at Lutheran Home for their compassionate care of Jean. Donations in her memory may be made to The Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights, Midwest Hospice, or a COPD organization of your choice. To sign the online guest book, visit www.legacy.com/daily-chronicle.

BARBARA E. ‘BARBIE’ FANT Born: Jan. 16, 1961, in Sycamore, Ill. Died: March 23, 2013, in Morristown, Ariz. MORRISTOWN, Ariz. – Barbara E. Fant, 52, of Morristown, Ariz., formerly of Sycamore and Genoa, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 23, 2013, at home after a brief and courageous battle with lung cancer. Born Jan. 16, 1961, in Sycamore, the daughter of Harold K. Fant and Helen E. (Wing, Fant) O’Neil, Barb graduated from Genoa-Kingston High School in 1979. Barbie was a waitress most of her life, working at various places

most known in Illinois at The Huddle Inn in Genoa, a family-owned business, The Junction Eating Place in DeKalb, Marion’s Coffee Shop in Sycamore, Harold’s Corral in Cave Creek, Ariz., and at Saguaro Lake. She also worked for Morristown Elementary School. Survivors include her life partner, Bill Southern; daughters, Amanda Fant and Mikayla Southern; two grandchildren, Dyllon and Chandra Ruport (Fant), all of Morristown; siblings, Judy (Ernie) McGee of Sycamore, Janet (Mike) Marquardt, Roger (fianceé, Tammy Collins) Fant and Linette (Tommy) Pillion, all of DeKalb; sister-in-law, Brenda Fant of Ashton; and several greatnieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold K. Fant; mother and stepfather, Helen and Gene O’Neil; and one nephew, Richard Fant. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. April 6, at DeKalb First United Methodist Church, 321 Oak St., DeKalb, with a luncheon to follow. To sign the online guest book, visit www.legacy.com/daily-chronicle.

ROBERT MAX ‘BOB’ GUEHLER Born: June 15, 1925, in Sandwich, Ill. Died: March 21, 2013, in Sandwich SOMONAUK – Robert “Bob” Max Guehler, 87, of Somonauk, Ill., passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013, at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 15, 1925, in Sandwich, the son of Max and Ione (Paulson) Guehler, He married Donna Sanderson on Sept. 20, 1947, in Lee. Bob was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Somonauk, where he served on the church council, he was a past 4-H Club leader and Sandwich Fair director. He also was a member of The Lions Club, DeKalb County Farm Bureau, Somonauk Business Organization and Northern Illinois Farm Land Brokers; he also owned and operated Lake Realty in Somonauk. Bob’s first love was farming. He is survived by his wife, Donna of Somonauk; three daughters, Janice Anderson of Sycamore, Jean (Peter) Fabrizius of Maple Park and Judy (Joe) Boll of Darlington, Wis.; one son, John Guehler of Somonauk; seven grandchildren, Julie (Jason) Peterson of Yorkville, Nathan Fabrizius of Genseo, Katherine (fiancé Justin Carnell) Fabrizius of DeKalb, Tyler Fabrizius of Maple Park, Jake (fiancée Samantha Runde) Boll of Baraboo, Wis., Janelle Boll of Minneapolis, and Jason Boll of London; two great-granddaughters, Aliesha and Ashlyn Peterson of Yorkville; one brother, Paul (Patricia) Guehler of Naples, Fla.; three sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Bross of Clare, Joanne Sanderson of Kirkland and Norma (Bob) Wildenradt of Sycamore; three brothers-in-law, Charles Lawrence of Elkhorn, Wis., Gerald (Linda) Sanderson of DeKalb and Ron (Dixie) Sanderson of Humboldt; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Marilyn Guehler; four brothers-in-law, Joe Bross, Reider Watson, Walter Sanderson Jr. and Ken Baker; and three sisters-in-law, Wilma Watson, LuAnn Baker and Elaine Lawrence. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at St. John’s

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ROSE S. ‘ROSIE’ LUTZ Born: June 7, 1916, in DeKalb, Ill. Died: March 28 2013, in DeKalb DeKALB – Rose “Rosie” (Schumaker) Lutz, 96, of DeKalb, Ill., died Thursday, March 28, 2013, at Pine Acres Rehab & Living Center, DeKalb. Born June 7, 1916, in DeKalb, the daughter of Roy F. and Bessie (Davy) Schumaker, Rosie married Earle C. Lutz on Feb. 22, 1938, on the Schumaker farm in Milan Township. A homemaker, Rosie was a member of First United Methodist Church, DeKalb, and was active in its women’s circle. She also was a member of Nash Automobile Club and loved to travel with her family. She loved crossword puzzles and bingo at Pine Acres, and was a fan of the Cubs and the Bulls. She is survived by her sons, Charles (Shirley) Lutz, Ed Lutz and Randal (Kathleen) Lutz, all of Malta; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Patricia Lutz of DeKalb; several nieces and nephews; and cousin, Dorothy Davey of Sycamore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earle; son, Raymond Lutz; brother, LaVern Schumaker; parents; and stepmother, Ila Webster. The family thanks the staff at Pine Acres for their wonderful care and friendship to Rosie over the years. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, at Anderson Funeral Home, DeKalb, with the Rev. Jonathan Hutchison officiating. Burial will follow at Afton Township Cemetery, DeKalb. The visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, at Anderson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rose S. Lutz Memorial Fund, sent in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, IL 60115. For information, visit www. AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022. To sign the online guest book, visit www.legacy.com/daily-chronicle.

LUCILLE AGNES WEYDERT Born: July 13, 1930, in Dixon, Ill. Died: March 28, 2013, in DeKalb, Ill. DeKALB – Lucille Agnes Weydert, 82, of DeKalb, Ill., passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb. Her sons, Brian and Jim and their spouses were there at her passing. Born July 13, 1930, in Dixon, the daughter of Charles and Gertrude (Earles) Hartzell, she married Fred F. Weydert in July 1947, had five children together and divorced more than 25 years later. Before retirement, Lucille worked in the bursars office at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb for 10 years. Before that, she was a realtor/broker for Adolph Miller and owned her business, Weydert Realty. For many years, she was actively involved in the local square dancing groups, loved to go to the Stagecoach theater with sisters and friends, frequented the Senior Center in DeKalb where she made many friends and learned how to play bridge. In her quiet moments at home, she played crossword puzzles from the local newspaper to sharpen her thinking. She is survived by children, Jerry (Teresa) Weydert of Tacoma, Wash., James (Nui) Weydert of Crest Hill, daughter, Theresa (Jon) Jorgenson of North Richland Hills, Texas, sons, Stephen (Janet) Weydert of Cortland and Brian (Carol) Weydert of DeKalb; nine grandchildren; brothers, Frank Hartzell and Stan Hartzell; sister, Shirley Meyers; and many nieces and nephews. Lucille was preceded in death by brother, William Hartzell; and sisters, Evelyn Harding and Dorothy Elliott. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St., in DeKalb. Cremation has taken place at the Finch Crematory. Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St., DeKalb, IL 60115. To send an online condolence, visit www.RonanMooreFinch.com; 815758-3841. To sign the online guest book, visit www.legacy.com/daily-chronicle.

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Airports sue FAA over planned tower shutdowns THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO – Airport operators are mounting a legal challenge to the Federal Aviation Administration’s decision to cut funding for 149 air traffic control towers, accusing the agency of violating federal law meant to ensure major changes at airports do not erode safety. Several airports are now asking a federal court to halt the plan and compel the FAA to more carefully study the potential safety impact, said Carl Olson, director of the Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington, Ill. He warned that without a more cautious approach, lives will be put at risk by cuts that he contends are arbitrary and the result of reckless political brinkmanship in Washington. “I think everybody’s going to realize what the industry knows, and that there is a razor thin margin of error in aviation and any dimin-

ishment of safety is going to have an immediate and cascading effect,” Olson said in an interview Friday. “And all the talk to the contrary won’t change that fact.” Olson’s airport is among the latest to file a lawsuit this week with the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington. The others are Spokane Airports in Washington state, and the operators of Florida airports in Naples, Ormond Beach and Punta Gorda. The court combined the suits into a single case Thursday. FAA spokeswoman Laura Brown said Friday that the agency could not comment on the pending litigation. The agency’s administrator, Michael Huerta, has stressed that safety remains the FAA’s top priority even as it is forced by the budget cutting known as sequestration to trim $637 million for the rest of the fiscal year that ends Sept. 30. The FAA said it had no choice but to subject most of

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An American Eagle flight waits for release from the air traffic control tower at Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington. Airports have begun mounting a legal challenge to the FAA’s decision to shut down 149 air traffic control towers under federal budget cuts. Central Illinois Regional Airport is among the latest to file suit with the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington. its 47,000 employees, including tower controllers, to periodic furloughs and to close air traffic facilities run by contractors at 149 small airports with lighter traffic. The first of those closures will happen April 7. Olson’s airport is slated to lose its funding May 5. The tower shutdowns will not mean that airports have to close. All pilots are re-

quired to know how to land at un-towered airports and to practice those procedures, which include communicating with other pilots over a shared radio frequency. But airport directors, pilots and others in the aviation sector say stripping away an extra layer of safety during the most critical stages of flight will elevate risks and at the very least slow years of

progress that made the U.S. aviation network the safest in the world. Lawrence Krauter, director of Spokane International Airport, said he expects more airports and possibly trade associations to join the legal challenge. He said the tower closures amount to one of the most significant changes to the national air system’s safety network in recent history and deserve to be studied carefully. “No one’s going to tell you ... that there aren’t some contract towers out there that could be closed,” Krauter said. “What we’re saying is that we think that there needs to be a more reasoned and appropriate process.” Spokane’s second and smaller airport, Felts Field, is set to lose its tower funding May 5. Like many of the airports losing funding, it has a busy flight school and serves the area’s medical air evacuation operation in addition to handling private aircraft.

Illinois state trooper killed Friday morning in fiery crash THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NORTHBROOK – An Illinois State Police trooper was killed Friday morning when a semi-truck slammed into his squad car, causing both vehicles to burst into flames along Interstate 294 in Chica-

go’s northern suburbs. State Police identified the trooper as 28-year-old James Sauter of Vernon Hills. He was pronounced dead at the scene early Friday. The trooper’s vehicle was idling on the roadway shoulder when the truck struck it from behind.

The driver was hospitalized for burns to his hand and was not immediately identified. Gov. Pat Quinn said the state is safer thanks to Sauter’s “bravery and commitment to public safety.” “Trooper Sauter’s untime-

ly passing is a tragic reminder of the dangers our sworn officers face every day in the line of duty,” the governor said in a statement. Sauter joined Illinois State Police nearly five years ago. He had just finished a temporary assignment in air oper-

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8STATE BRIEFS Staff from Dwight prison moves to Pontiac PONTIAC – The maximum-security women’s prison in Dwight closed Friday. Nearly 150 Dwight employees will fill holes at Pontiac Correctional Center 20 miles to the southwest. Pontiac Warden Randy Pfister said the workers will relieve an overworked staff. Gov. Pat Quinn ordered Dwight and four other correctional facilities to close to save the state money. That included the high-security Tamms penitentiary. Frank Turner is a Pontiac correctional officer and president of the prison union. He said the extra staffers will be a big help. Illinois prisons now have 49,100 inmates in space designed for 32,100.

Government contractor to pay $5.7 in fraud case EAST ST. LOUIS – A federal contractor has agreed to pay roughly $5.7 million to resolve a whistleblower’s claims in an 8-year-old lawsuit that the company made money by submitting bogus claims, the Justice Department announced Friday. The deal announced Friday does not include any admission of wrongdoing by CDW-Government LLC, a reseller of information technology, equipment, services, office supplies and related products.

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Man, 86, gets probation in Arizona mercy killing The ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOENIX – An 86-year-old man who carried out a mercy killing by shooting his ailing wife and high school sweetheart in the head was sentenced Friday to probation after an emotional hearing where family members tearfully spoke on his behalf. George Sanders could have

faced more than 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. The judge, who complimented the prosecutor for being “courageous” in recommending probation, allowed Sanders to walk out of the courtroom. Judge John Ditsworth said his sentence of two years’ probation was “individualized and tempers justice with mercy.”

“It is very clear that he will never forget that his actions ended the life of his wife,” Ditsworth said as Sanders stood on a podium, his hands clasped and shaking. “In this set of facts, there was a perfect storm of individual circumstances which placed Mr. Sanders in a position where he had to make a decision,” Ditsworth said.

“This set of facts hits close to home for all of us.” Sanders, wearing khakis and a white sport coat, spoke for only a minute about his love for his 81-year-old wife, Virginia Sanders, who he calls Ginger. “Your honor, I met Ginger when she was 15 years old and I’ve loved her since she was 15 years old. I loved her when

she was 81 years old,” he said, trembling. “It was a blessing, and I was happy to take care of her,” Sanders continued. “I am sorry for all the grief and pain and sorrow I’ve caused people.” Sanders was arrested Nov. 9 after he says his wife begged him to shoot her at their home in the retirement community of Sun City outside Phoenix.

He was initially charged with first-degree murder before reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors. “The family very much loved their mother,” prosecutor Blaine Gadow told the judge Friday as he recommended a sentence of probation, noting the “very unique, difficult circumstances of this case.”

Crisis hotlines turning to text to reach teens By LEANNE ITALIE The Associated Press NEW YORK – They stream in a couple of dozen times a week, cries for help in bursts of text to DoSomething.org, a nonprofit more used to texting out details to teens on good causes and campaigns than receiving them from young people in crisis. “I feel like committing suicide,” one text read. “What’s the suicide hotline number?” Another asked: “How do you tell a friend they need to go to rehab?” DoSomething isn’t a hotline, but its CEO, Nancy Lublin, decided to, well, do something. She’s leading an effort to establish a 24/7 national text number across trigger issues for teens in the hope that it will become their 911, perhaps reaching those who wouldn’t otherwise seek help

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Project for gay, lesbian, bisexual and questioning youth or other groups already providing hotlines on dating and sexual abuse to bullying, depression and eating disorders. As more teens have gone mobile, using their phones as an extension of themselves, hotline providers have tried to keep up. Fewer seem to operate today than in decades past. A smattering reach out through mobile text, including Teen Line in Los Angeles, though that service and others offer limited schedules or are “siloed,” as Lublin put it, specializing in narrow areas of concern when multiple problems might be driving a teen to the brink. Some text providers operate in specific towns, counties or regions and/or rely on trained teen volunteers to handle the load across modes of communication.

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Syrian rebels in strategic battle for south By ZEINA KARAM The Associated Press BEIRUT – Capitalizing on a recent influx of weapons, Syrian rebels are waging a strategic battle for the southern part of the country and seeking to secure a corridor from the Jordanian border to Damascus in preparation for an eventual assault on the capital. On Friday, the rebels celebrated their latest victory: They seized full control of Dael, a key town along a main highway, after forces of President Bashar Assad’s regime all but withdrew from the area. “God is great! We are coming, Bashar!” armed fighters cried overnight Thursday after they captured the last of the military checkpoints in the town where Assad’s forces had been holed up, according to amateur video posted online. Dael is one of the bigger towns in the southern Daraa

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North Korea more bark than bite By JEAN H. LEE The Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea – Across North Korea, soldiers are gearing up for battle and shrouding their jeeps and vans with camouflage netting. Newly painted signboards and posters call for “death to the U.S. imperialists” and urge the people to fight with “arms, not words.” But even as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is issuing midnight battle cries to his generals to ready their rockets, he and his million-man army know full well that a successful missile strike on U.S. targets would be suicide for the outnumbered, out-powered North Korean regime. Despite the hastening drumbeat of warfare – seemingly bringing the region to the very brink of conflict with threats and provocations

– Pyongyang aims to force Washington to the negotiating table, pressure the new president in Seoul to change policy on North Korea, and build unity inside the communist country without triggering a full-blown war. North Korea wants to draw attention to the tenuousness of the armistice designed to maintain peace on the Korean Peninsula, a truce Pyongyang recently announced it would no longer honor as it warned that war could break out at any time. In July, it will be 60 years since North Korea and China signed an armistice with the U.S. and the United Nations to bring an end to three years of fighting that cost millions of lives. The designated Demilitarized Zone has evolved into the most heavily guarded border in the world. It was never intended to be a permanent border. But

six decades later, North and South remain divided, with Pyongyang feeling abandoned by the South Koreans in the quest for reunification and threatened by the Americans. In that time, South Korea has blossomed from a poor, agrarian nation of peasants into the world’s 15th largest economy while North Korea is struggling to find a way out of a Cold War chasm that has left it with a per capita income on par with sub-Saharan Africa. The Chinese troops who fought alongside the North Koreans have long since left. But 28,500 American troops are still stationed in South Korea and 50,000 more are in nearby Japan. For weeks, the U.S. and South Korea have been showing off their military might with a series of joint exercises that Pyongyang sees as a rehearsal for invasion.

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Francis addresses Christian, Muslim relations • POPE Continued from page A1 He also received the cardinals’ pledges of obedience after his election not from a chair on a pedestal as popes normally do but rather standing, on their same level. In the days since, he has called for “intensified” dialogue with Islam – a gesture that rankles some traditionalists because they view interfaith dialogue as a sign of religious relativism. This year’s Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum, which re-enacts Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, was dedicated to the plight of Mideast Christians, with prayers calling for an end to “violent fundamentalism.” Francis, however, chose to stress Christians’ positive relations with Muslims in brief remarks the end of the ceremony. He recalled Benedict’s 2012 visit to Lebanon when “we saw the beauty and the strong bond of communion joining Christians together in that land and the friendship of our Muslim brothers and sisters and so many others.” Francis also raised traditional eyebrows when he refused the golden pectoral cross offered to him right af-

ter his election by Monsignor Guido Marini, the Vatican’s liturgy guru who under Benedict became the symbol of Benedict’s effort to restore the Gregorian chant and heavy silk brocaded vestments of the pre-Vatican II liturgy to papal Masses. Marini has gamely stayed by Francis’ side as the new pope puts his own stamp on Vatican Masses with no-nonsense vestments and easy offthe-cuff homilies. But there is widespread expectation that Francis will soon name a new master of liturgical ceremonies more in line with his priorities of bringing the church and its message of love and service to ordinary people without the “high church” trappings of his predecessor. There were certainly none of those trappings on display Thursday at the Casal del Marmo juvenile detention facility in Rome, where the 76-year-old Francis got down on his knees and to wash the feet of 12 inmates, two of them women. The rite re-enacts Jesus’ washing of the feet of his 12 apostles during the Last Supper before his crucifixion, a sign of his love and service to them. The church’s liturgical law holds that only men can participate in the rite, given that Jesus’ apostles were all male.

Priests and bishops have routinely petitioned for exemptions to include women, but the law is clear. Francis, however, is the church’s chief lawmaker, so in theory he can do whatever he wants. “The pope does not need anybody’s permission to make exceptions to how ecclesiastical law relates to him,” noted conservative columnist Jimmy Akin in the National Catholic Register. But Akin echoed concerns raised by canon lawyer Edward Peters, an adviser to the Vatican’s high court, that Francis was setting a “questionable example” by simply ignoring the church’s own rules. “People naturally imitate their leader. That’s the whole point behind Jesus washing the disciples’ feet. He was explicitly and intentionally setting an example for them,” he said. “Pope Francis knows that he is setting an example.” The inclusion of women in the rite is problematic for some because it could be seen as an opening of sorts to women’s ordination. The Catholic Church restricts the priesthood to men, arguing that Jesus and his 12 apostles were male. Francis is clearly opposed to women’s ordination. But by washing the feet of women, he

jolted traditionalists who for years have been unbending in insisting that the ritual is for men only and proudly holding up as evidence documentation from the Vatican’s liturgy office saying so. “If someone is washing the feet of any females ... he is in violation of the Holy Thursday rubrics,” Peters wrote in a 2006 article that he reposted earlier this month on his blog. In the face of the pope doing that very thing, Peters – like many conservative and traditionalist commentators – have found themselves trying to put the best face on a situation they don’t like lest they be openly voicing dissent with the pope. By Thursday evening, Peters was saying that Francis had merely “disregarded” the law – not violated it. The Rev. John Zuhlsdorf, a traditionalist blogger who has never shied from picking fights with priests, bishops or cardinals when it concerns liturgical abuses, had to measure his comments when the purported abuser was the pope himself. “Before liberals and traditionalists both have a spittle-flecked nutty, each for their own reasons, try to figure out what he is trying to do,” Zuhlsdorf wrote.

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Risk and reward at the dawn of civilian drone age By JOAN LOWY The Associated Press WASHINGTON – The dawn of the age of aerial civilian drones is rich with possibilities for people far from the war zones where they made their devastating mark as a weapon of choice against terrorists. The unmanned, generally small aircraft can steer water and pesticides to crops with precision, saving farmers money while reducing environmental risk. They can inspect distant bridges, pipelines and power lines, and find hurricane victims stranded on rooftops. Drones – some as tiny as a hummingbird – promise everyday benefits as broad as the sky is wide. But the drone industry and those eager to

tap its potential are running headlong into fears the peeping-eye, go-anywhere technology will be misused. Since January, drone-related legislation has been introduced in more than 30 states, largely in response to privacy concerns. Many of the bills would prevent police from using drones for broad public surveillance or to watch individuals without sufficient grounds to believe they were involved in crimes. Stephen Ingley, executive director of the Airborne Law Enforcement Association, says resistance to the technology is frustrating. Drones “clearly have so much potential for saving lives, and it’s a darn shame we’re having to go through this right now,” he said.

Officials try to protect local government funds • TAXES Continued from page A1 Gov. Pat Quinn’s budget office and the Illinois Municipal League disagree on how much money cities and villages would lose. Abdon Pallasch, the state’s assistant budget director, said by capping local income tax revenue at 2012 levels, municipalities would only be losing out on $68 million, or $5.30 a resident. “The IML said, ‘We think we know better than the state,’ ” Pallasch said. “I think the governor’s office knows the governor’s proposal better than they do.” Larry Frang, the executive director of the Illinois Municipal League, said income tax revenues are pouring in at figures much higher than state projections. Frang estimates municipalities would lose out on $148 million in revenue, or $11.50 a resident. “We don’t believe this is the right place to raise funds, by taking funds from local governments,” Frang said. Pallasch said the governor’s office is proposing taking this fund and 80 others off this “autopilot” status they are on so they can be reviewed like other parts of the

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Paul Schweitzer (left) and his son Mike Schweitzer look over a field sprayer Wednesday while preparing for the upcoming planting season in Malta.

Farmer concerned about weather in coming weeks Continued from page A1 A higher proportion of the cropland throughout DeKalb County is dedicated to soybeans, according to the DeKalb County Farm Bureau. Of the county’s 370,772 acres of farmland, corn is grown on 233,500 acres and soybeans on 92,000 acres. The rest of the acreage is devoted to other crops. Although Bemis said he is slightly concerned about the lack of warmer weather and the frozen ground, farmer Mike Schweitzer said he isn’t getting too worked up right now.

“We’ve got a couple weeks yet,” he said. “But the weather will play a big role in what happens.” Schweitzer, who farms ground from Malta to Esmond and grows corn and soybeans, said very few farmers started planting in March. Ideally, they like to get out in their fields between April 10 and 15, he said. Although the colder weather could potentially affect the planting season, both Bemis and Schweitzer said the precipitation is another concern. Last summer’s drought left fields parched, so Bemis was glad to get some moisture in the soil from the recent snow

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do the best they can to work around the weather,” Wassmann said. Schweitzer said the ideal weather conditions for planting include air temperatures between 50 and 60 degrees and soil temperatures around 50 degrees. Both farmers said the average yield for them at harvest time in October is about 200 bushels of corn an acre, which Schweitzer said hasn’t been compromised yet based on the weather. “At this point, I certainly don’t think we’ve given up any yield potential,” he said. “But things can change in a hurry.”

budget. “Every single part of the budget we’re trying to trim the line on,” Pallasch said, because of the state’s “catastrophic” financial situation. Pallasch noted that Quinn was the first governor in a decade to lead a capital bill through the state legislature, which has directed capital funds to municipalities all around the state. Capital funds can be used for large building projects. “The governor has been doing a lot to help cities around the state,” Pallasch said. Frang said he has not seen a bill appear in the legislative session that would make the necessary statutory changes. Frang said there’s a lot of support for leaving the fund alone, but he’s cautiously hopeful. “It’s hard to line up absolute positions on a budget bill,” Frang said. Both State Rep. Robert Pritchard, R-Hinckley, and state Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Rockford, said they were opposed to diverting local funds to the state. “Local governments shouldn’t have to be punished, because the state can’t live within its means,” Syverson said.

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No restrictions on local Cyprus card transactions By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS The Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus – Cyprus’ central bank tried to kickstart spending in a country left reeling by a 10-day bank closure and financial near-collapse by telling Cypriots on Friday that there were no limits on domestic debit and credit card transactions. The central bank made the announcement to clarify the capital control rules it introduced this week to prevent a run on the country’s banks. The banking authority said that, while there is a 5,000 euro ($6,402.50) limit on credit and debit card purchases abroad, there were no such limits on similar domestic transactions and money transfers. Cyprus’s banks reopened

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on the euro. Fearing savers would rush to empty their accounts once the banks reopened, the country imposed daily withdrawal limits of 300 euros ($384) for individuals and 5,000 euros for businesses – the first socalled capital controls that any country has applied in the eurozone’s 14-year history. Cyprus’s president called on the country Friday to “share the burden” of solving its financial crisis. “The deal we agreed on, after the dramatic hours we all lived through last week, is without doubt painful,” President Nicos Anastasiades said during a speech at a civil servants union convention. “Everyone will have to make sacrifices as our finan-

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A security guard opens the entrance of a Laiki bank branch Friday as people queue in the capital Nicosia. Banks in Cyprus are open for normal business for the second day, after being shut for nearly two weeks. cial situation, in the violent way in which it has developed, will oblige all of us to share the burden” to reform

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Services program. The program helps to inform prospective students about the process of Letters pertaining to the April 9 election must be received by 9 a.m. transitioning to college as part of April 5. a teacher’s education program. LaMetra has been involved in various events at DeKalb School other cuts that can be made, rath- District 428, as well. Most notably for me were the eighther than continually taking from grade commencement speeches our children. If the school board does what’s best for our children, she has delivered three times now. Her speeches have always they’ll start to look at adminisbeen outstanding and inspiratrative cuts that can be made. tional messages that engage the Please G-K parents and voters, go to the polls and vote for some children and promote education, empowerment and self-worth. representatives that can best In addition, she founded make changes to help ensure our Operation Bookbag in 2005. children get a good, well-rounded An organization geared toward education. Or run for the board in equipping children with the the future as positions open up. fundamental supplies needed to begin the school year. Such as, Terri Chriss bookbags, pencils, paper, etc. An Genoa annual picnic is held to distribute Curry will make difference the supplies to those in need. LaMetra is always ready, willing for DeKalb Township and able to embark on a new To the Editor: venture. She is hard-working, I have known LaMetra Curry for compassionate, and in my opinion 10 years. She has always been very an integral part of the DeKalb active in the community and dedcommunity. icated to uplifting and mentoring children and women of all ages. I have worked under her leadership Dawn N. Gavin with the DeKalb Chapter of SIMBA Sycamore (Safe in My Brother’s Arms) and SIMSA (Safe in My Sister’s Arms), Hansen is Genoa mayor’s choice for successor a national youth organization for To the Editor: young men and women from ages It has been my distinct honor 8 to 18. Because of her work with and privilege to serve as mayor SIMBA-SIMSA and the wide variety of Genoa for the last 12 years. of children’s programs and activTogether with the City Council, ities she has been involved with, we have moved to a new City Hall, she was awarded the Children’s increased the level of service proLearning Center of DeKalb’s Mandy vided by city’s staff, and the public Derrington Friend of the Child works, and police departments. Award in 2008. Even in the current economic I have also worked under her climate, we have managed to leadership in the Project Prime make significant investments in program. Project Prime is a NorthGenoa’s infrastructure and streets ern Illinois University College of to the tune of $1.5 million. Education’s Office of Recruitment

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To the Editor: I am writing in regard to the recent cuts made by our Genoa-Kingston District 424 school board and administrators this past week. I feel there was inadequate notice given regarding the decisions that were ultimately made. There was a small legal notice, notifying the public about a reduction in staff without any specifics related to cutting out classes or freshman sports. There continues to be questions regarding the impact of these decisions, as well as what exactly has been eliminated and if this is permanent or not. I am thoroughly disappointed to hear of the music program reportedly being cut out of the curriculum from eighth-grade down through kindergarten. I really believe that band and chorus are necessities for our children. Music is a constant in our everyday life. The ability to read, play or sing music helps one to understand the importance of music in our lives. Cutting five music professionals from our staff is a great loss, as they are best prepared to teach our children about music appreciation. I am not really sure I understand the rationale for cutting freshman sports, rather than one sport over another. Freshman sports are extremely important as far as future team building for our G-K Cogs, not to mention our student’s self esteem. Basically, that is the bottom line. We have a lot of questions, and we should have been given the chance to know what was on the cutting board prior to these cuts being made. I firmly believe that there are

As I leave office, I am encouraged that we have two capable candidates and friends running for mayor in the upcoming election. I am writing this letter to recommend that Genoa voters elect Ald. Jay Hansen as their next mayor. Jay has served as my very capable deputy mayor for over four years, and is dedicated to finishing what we started twelve years ago. One of my most important achievements over the past three terms was to increase the level of professionalism in our three departments. Jay will continue to raise the bar to ensure that residents receive a high level of responsiveness and service that they deserve. As our community grows and diversifies, we cannot afford to take any backward steps in this area. Jay has the capability to devote more than enough time to the office. He has the important skills to not only listen to residents’ concerns, but to creatively resolve and diplomatically present the solutions to the City Council. Jay has the support of many of the community leaders and business owners. They know that he is approachable and understands their concerns. He has their respect and they know they can count on him to support their ideas and projects. During his 10 years as a council member, he has participated in the budget process, has made many important contributions during policy discussions, and has succeeded in the many projects and tasks that I have assigned to him. The residents of Genoa will be able to count on Jay to continue to move us forward with a purpose, and I hope they join me in supporting Jay on April 9. Todd Walker Mayor of Genoa

Looking at the ‘spring bunny’, religion in America Because this is the holiest week of the year on the Judeo-Christian calendar, it might be useful to look at how theology is faring in the age of secularism. As you may know, there is a movement in America to remove the word “God” from the currency, to replace the word “Christmas” with “winter” and to replace the word “Easter”’ with “spring.” On Long Island, where I live, one school is running a “spring egg hunt” with a special appearance by the “Spring Bunny.” Of course, this kind of stupidity is insulting to Christians, but it’s been going on for years. Committed secular folks feel no shame or fear whatsoever in attempting to diminish Christian celebrations.

VIEWS Bill O’Reilly But those same people would never intrude on Ramadan, because they fear reprisal. And you very rarely hear the anti-religious loons go after Jewish traditions, because the Jews have powerful organizations that will respond quickly to anti-Semitic behavior. It is, however, a different story in the Christian precincts. Here, there is no organized resistance to attacks despite the

fact that about 80 percent of the U.S. population describes itself as Christian. While contemplating the resurrection of Jesus this week, American Christians might want to resurrect themselves. Because if the anti-Christian movement continues and does not see opposition rising up, in 20 years the spring bunny will be placing spring eggs into a spring basket everywhere. The Easter Bunny? Extinct.

• Veteran TV news anchor Bill O’Reilly is host of the Fox News show “The O’Reilly Factor” and author of the book “Pinheads and Patriots: Where You Stand in the Age of Obama.”

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Thumbs up: To the DeKalb City Council for deciding to table the 1,273-home Irongate housing proposal. The subdivision by developer ShoDeen Construction would sit on about 458 acres north of DeKalb High School, but a possible annexation agreement for the property was tabled this week until May, which would be after officials elected April 9 are seated. There are several pros and cons to adding that much new housing to DeKalb’s market and the elected officials who are going to have to deal with the consequences of annexing the property should be the ones to decide if the annexation occurs. Thumbs down: To the Illinois Supreme Court’s continued delay in deciding whether it will hear the challenge to the approval for Waste Management’s planned expansion of the Cortland landfill. This month they were supposed to make a decision, but the case didn’t merit a decision from them and the next shot the justices will have to make a decision is in May. Those on either side of the issue deserve some clarity sooner rather than later so that we can move on. Thumbs up: To Associate Judge John McAdams’ decision Wednesday to deny defense attorneys’ request to bar cameras from a DeKalb County courtroom during the legal proceedings involving five members of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity who are facing felony hazing charges. McAdams said he would place limits on the number of cameras that would be allowed in the courtroom, but that media coverage was “important for maintaining public trust in the judicial system.” We agree wholeheartedly. Thumbs up: To the Bulls for ending the Miami Heat’s winning streak at 27 with a 101-97 win against LeBron James & Co. Wednesday at the United Center. Derrick Rose might not return this season. Miami might go on to win another title. But at least for one night, the Bulls were better. The Bulls stopping the Heat short of the record books gave Illinois basketball fans something to cheer for (we have no teams left in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament) and should be enough to keep the Bulls-Heat rivalry simmering until Rose returns and the team can contend for a championship once more.

8 ANOTHER VIEW

Personal data there for taking Between 2008 and 2010, Google collected bits of personal data – emails, Web sites visited and other sensitive material – from unsecured WiFi networks around the world. All its employees needed to gather it were commercially available antennae and some open-source software. The company says that it didn’t mean to collect people’s sensitive information. It was assembling imagery and location data for its innovative Street View feature, which allows users to stand, virtually, on practically any street corner after just a few mouse clicks. It relied on unencrypted WiFi signals to help match images with locations. But, in the process, its roaming information-gatherers dug into unsecured data streams, gathering far more than they needed for Street View. This month, Google settled with attorneys general from 38 states and the District of Columbia, who were jointly investigating the company. It committed to paying $7 million, destroying as soon as possible the personal information it took and implementing a 10-year privacy program. More important than these results, though, is the lingering fact that Google – apparently without meaning to – easily accessed all sorts of information that WiFi users were broadcasting. Technology creates new possibilities – and new vulnerabilities. Americans need to appreciate both. Law enforcement can do only so much to keep up, even if the law were heavily weighted toward privacy protection. It’s relatively easy to investigate a big company that has a lot of cars rolling around collecting data. It’s much harder for the authorities to stop a lone antenna-bearing snooper in a van outside your house. The best defense is locking your home WiFi network. There is already plenty of hand-wringing about what people put on social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. Teens share party photos they might find embarrassing – even professionally damaging – years later, if they forget to take them down. College students comment on the severity of their hangovers. Members of Congress accidentally press the wrong button on Twitter, and inappropriate images of themselves zoom around the Internet – in their case, indelibly. But it’s not some mysterious phenomenon when material posted in a public forum becomes subject to public scrutiny. There is only so much privacy any reasonable person – or unreasoning teen – can expect there. Google’s data-gathering provides a slightly different lesson: The most heralded challenges to personal privacy are not the only ones Americans should care about. The advance of technology also results in tools that threaten privacy in less obvious ways, to which most Americans might not pay nearly as much – or any – attention.

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WEATHER

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7-DAY FORECAST TODAY

Today will begin sunny and warm with highs between 55-60. In the afternoon, clouds will increase ahead of a cold front and there is a chance of rain at night. Periods of clouds and sun will arrive on Easter with a snow shower at night. Sunny, windy and cold Monday and Tuesday. The 50s and 60s will return by the end of the week.

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Dixon 57/35

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Joliet 55/38

La Salle 58/38

Evanston 56/38 Chicago 58/38

Aurora 57/36

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now said. “I have learned more from [people with disabilities] than they have from me. They’re wonderful people.” Activities Ninow has done with her buddy from

DeKalb High School include bowling, singing a duet at a talent show and becoming close friends with her family over multiple dinners. While the NIU Best Buddies name has become more

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Michigan rallied to beat Kansas, 87-85, in overtime of the South Regional semiinals Friday in Arlington, Texas. PAGE B3

SECTION B Saturday, March 30, 2013 Daily Chronicle

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8MORNING KICKOFF

DUCKS 2, BLACKHAWKS 1

Ducks get late goal, win over Hawks By MATT CARLSON The Associated Press

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Tigers sign Verlander; Giants lock up Posey LAKELAND, Fla. – For Justin Verlander (above right), $180 million was enough. No need to wait two seasons, become a free agent and find out how much baseball’s biggest spenders would offer. “I wondered what it would be like to test free agency, but the pull of Detroit was too much,” the Tigers’ ace said Friday after agreeing to a seven-year contract, the richest deal for a pitcher in baseball history. “Once spring training started I knew I wanted to stay.” Verlander’s deal broke the record for pitchers set just a month earlier when Seattle’s Felix Hernandez agreed to a $175 million, seven-year contract. “It’s a very exciting day,” Tigers President Dave Dombrowski said. “It’s a big day for us. He’s as fine a pitcher as there is in baseball. His record speaks for itself. He can be one of the greatest, if not the greatest pitcher in Tiger history.” Buster Posey (above left) is the San Francisco Giants’ new franchise man. The Giants rewarded the NL MVP and batting champion catcher with a $167 million, nine-year contract Friday, a deal that includes a club option for 2022 that could raise the value to $186 million over a decade. Posey had been due to make $8 million this year. He instead gets a $7 million signing bonus, with $5 million payable Oct. 15 and the remainder Jan. 15, and his 2013 salary is reduced to $3 million. He will make $10.5 million in 2014, $16.5 million in 2015, $20 million in 2016 and $21.4 million in each of the following five seasons. The Giants’ option is for $22 million with a $3 million buyout. Posey’s agreement includes a full no-trade clause. Is the longest for a catcher and the largest in Giants history, surpassing Matt Cain’s $127.5 million, six-year contract signed before the start of last season. – Wire reports

8WHAT TO WATCH NCAA Division I tournament, Ohio State vs. Wichita State, 5:55 p.m., CBS The Second-seeded Buckeyes (29-7) face off against the upset-minded and ninth-seeded Shockers (29-8) in the wild West Regional with a trip to the Final Four on the line.

• The rest of the weekend TV sports schedule on Page B2.

8KEEP UP ONLINE Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Want the latest from the area’s prep sports scene? Follow our coverage on Facebook by searching for DC Preps or on Twitter at twitter.com/dc_preps. Follow our NIU athletics coverage on Facebook by searching for Huskie Wire or on Twitter at twitter.com/HuskieWire.

CHICAGO – Sheldon Souray scored with 2:08 left in regulation to break a tie, Jonas Hiller made 25 saves and the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Chicago Blackhawks, 2-1, on Friday to end a four-game losing streak. Souray’s drive through a screen from the left point hit the stick of Hawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson and deflected past Ray Emery, who suffered his first loss of the season.

Anaheim’s Corey Perry scored at 1:15 of the second period in the meeting of the top two teams in the Western Conference, played before a season-high of 22,105 at the United Center. With the win, Anaheim (237-4) improved to 50 points, three behind the conference-leading Hawks (25-5-3). The Hawks’ Patrick Kane scored a power-play goal at 2:26 of the third period to extend his point streak to eight games. He has six goals and nine assists during the span. Anaheim, which had been outscored 15-6 during its slide,

Blackhawks goalie Ray Emery makes a save against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period Friday in Chicago.

tightened up defensively and checked the Hawks closely through much of the game. Emery, 12-1-0 this season, made 22 saves. The Ducks hadn’t won since March 20, when they rallied late in the third period to the beat Hawks, 4-2. Anaheim swept its season series from the Hawks, winning all three games. The Hawks played again with two of their top forwards, Marian Hossa and Patrick Sharp, who are out with upper-body injuries.

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NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOTBALL

REFORMING THE GROUP

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Northern Illinois linebacker Boomer Mays runs a drill Wednesday during practice at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb. Mays is currently planned to be starting middle linebacker.

Experience returning to Huskies’ linebacker squad By STEVE NITZ snitz@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Last season, Jamaal Bass was one of the young guys in Northern Illinois’ linebacking corps. Now, the junior outside linebacker is the veteran. Bass, who finished with 83 tackles, six tackles for loss and an interception last year, will be the most experienced player among the Huskies linebackers as a redshirt junior.

More online For all your Northern Illinois University sports coverage – including stories, features, scores, photos, videos, blogs and much more – log on to HuskieWire.com. In 2012, Bass looked up to players like Tyrone Clark and Victor Jacques. This offeason, he’s been adjusting to being one of the older play-

ers, and most experienced, at linebacker. “It took me awhile to get adjusted to it,” Bass said after Friday’s second day of spring practice at Huskie Stadium. “I always had guys to look up to. Now I’m one of the guys that everybody looks up to. At first it was a little different. I’m adjusted to it now.” Bass said he learned a lot from Clark, who had 86 tackles and 10 tackles for loss in 2012, in developing leadership skills. Now, Bass is trying to

fill his shoes. “I think anybody on this team can vouch, anything T.Y. said, it went,” Bass said. “He just had that much power. Everybody knew that when it was time to work, he was going to be that guy to work. I’m trying to take that from him.” Bass may be the only returning starting linebacker from NIU’s Orange Bowl run, but there’s still experience coming back. Sophomore Boomer Mays

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started four games and is currently penciled in as the starting middle linebacker on NIU’s spring depth chart. Junior Michael Santacaterina, who came to DeKalb as a walk-on but earned a scholarship in the fall, had two starts while spending time at middle and outside linebacker. He’s currently listed a a starter at outside linebacker opposite Bass, but is rotating at all three spots.

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BEARS SIGNINGS

Markuson refuses to lower bar Bears sign McCown, By KEVIN DRULEY kdruley@shawmedia.com MAPLE PARK – Alex Markuson begins his pole vault approaches 20 to 25 feet closer than his Kaneland boys track and field teammates. Sure, Markuson exudes eagerness, but he also takes fewer steps out of necessity. There’s little other alternative for a pole vaulter with cerebral palsy. Markuson’s calves, hamstrings and glutes tightened as his condition developed at birth. He walks with a limp, often on his toes, and can admittedly lumber down the runway at times. When he propels himself

in the air, that hardly matters. A pole vault coach with three decades’ experience says he finds more thrill in watching Markuson clear 10 feet than elite vaulters going 16-plus. Former longtime Sterling coach Max Gaumer thinks Markuson is courageous for even attempting to excel in a sport filled with daredevils. Markuson thinks he’s grabbing his pole for another run. “My strides are really short, and I’m really just not flexible,” Markuson said, “but I learn to work with what I’ve got, you know.” Apart from an unquestioned commitment, Markuson’s biggest benefit is arguably his

upper body strength. Knights pole vault coach Andy Drendel smirks when he says it looks like Markuson is wearing football pads all the time, or that “he’s got the biggest traps I’ve ever seen in my entire life.” Older brother Logan, a former Kaneland state champion hurdler who now vaults and hurdles at Minnesota, remembers that attribute from the early days. He gladly observed its updated version while on spring break last week, stopping by practice to see his brother win another handstand contest or wow the gym with his prowess in the rope pulley drill.

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Slauson to 1-year The ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO – The Bears re-signed backup quarterback Josh McCown, agreeing to a one-year contract Friday. The 33-year-old McCown finished the past two years with the Bears, joining them each season in November after starter Jay Cutler was injured. In 10 NFL seasons with Arizona, Detroit, Oakland, Carolina and Chicago, he has started 33 of 50 games and completed 645 passes for 6,998 yards

and 37 touchdowns. Also, the Bears and former New York Jets guard Matt Slauson have agreed to a 1-year contract. The team announced the deal Friday. Bears General Manager Phil Emery says Slauson’s size and strength will make him a challenger for a starting guard position. Slauson, 6-5, 315-pounds, started 48 of 51 games with the Jets. New York drafted him out of Nebraska in 2009. Last season he didn’t allow any sacks.

SPORTS

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8UPCOMING PREPS SPORTS SCHEDULE TODAY Baseball Rockford East at DeKalb, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Sycamore at Harlem, 10 a.m., noon Softball Sycamore at St. Edward Central Catholic, noon, 2 p.m. Genoa-Kingston at Belvidere Quad, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Girls Badminton DeKalb at Glenbard East Ram 7 Team Tournament, 9 a.m.

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WHITE SOX 7, BREWERS 2

NBA

White Sox beat Brewers

MONDAY

Southwest Division W L Pct x-San Antonio 55 17 .764 x-Memphis 48 24 .667 Houston 39 33 .542 Dallas 35 37 .486 New Orleans 25 48 .342 Northwest Division W L Pct x-Oklahoma City 53 20 .726 x-Denver 49 24 .671 Utah 36 36 .500 Portland 33 38 .465 Minnesota 26 45 .366 Pacific Division W L Pct x-L.A. Clippers 49 24 .671 Golden State 41 32 .562 L.A. Lakers 37 36 .507 Sacramento 27 46 .370 Phoenix 23 50 .315 x-clinched playoff spot; y-clinched division

8SPORTS SHORTS NIU baseball defeats Akron with ninth inning runs

Wheatcroft leads Houston, McIlroy sticks around HUMBLE, Texas – A late birdie might just be enough to give Rory McIlroy two more rounds before the Masters. Steve Wheatcroft, a Monday qualifier for the Houston Open, had another 67 to take the lead among early starters Friday at Redstone Golf Club. Far down the leaderboard was McIlroy, struggling to make the cut for the first time this year against a full field. He two-putted from 85 feet away on the fringe on the par-5 eighth hole and made par on his final hole for a 2-under 70. That put him at 1-under 143, which appeared to be safe for playing on the weekend. Wheatcroft was at 10-under 134 and had a three-shot lead. The PGA Tour hasn't had a Monday qualifier win a tournament since Arjun Atwal in August 2010.

Ferrer advances to Sony Open final by beating Haas KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. – Ferrer advanced to the final at the Sony Open by rallying from a break down in the third set Friday to beat Tommy Haas, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3. The No. 3-seeded Ferrer, who won the final five games, improved to 25-4 this year and leads the tour in victories. He’s trying to become the first Spaniard to win the Key Biscayne men’s championship. Rafael Nadal is a three-time runner-up, and Spaniards are 0-5 in the final.

Cowboys, Romo agree on 6-year, $108M extension ARLINGTON, Texas – Tony Romo has a chance to start for the Dallas Cowboys longer than Roger Staubach or Troy Aikman. The question is whether he will ever match their Super Bowl pedigrees. Romo signed a six-year contract extension worth $108 million Friday, with about half of that guaranteed to make him the highest-paid player in franchise history. The agreement, reported on the team’s website, will lower the quarterback’s salary cap number for 2013 by about $5 million, giving the team more room to sign free agents and draft picks. – Staff, wire reports

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WESTERN CONFERENCE

Baseball Indian Creek at LaMoille, 4:30 p.m. Serena at Hinckley-Big Rock, 4:30 p.m. DeKalb at Belvidere North, 4 p.m. Softball Aurora West at DeKalb, 4:30 p.m. Indian Creek at LaMoille, 4:30 p.m.

The Northern Illinois baseball team scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning to get a 4-3 win over Akron in Avon, Ohio Friday afternoon. Junior Alex Klonowski went 4-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored for the Huskies (6-17, 2-2 Mid-American Conference). Starting pitcher Jordan Ruckman threw 7 2/3 innings, giving up two runs while walking two and striking out four. “I was glad we won that ballgame today, otherwise what little gray hair I have might have been a lot grayer,” NIU coach Ed Mathey said in a news release. “We hung tight and battled and Jordan pitched well enough to win the game. It’s just unfortunate we couldn’t get him the victory today. Our defense did a good job of limiting the damage in the game and it proved vital.”

EASTERN CONFERENCE

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White Sox’s Gordon Beckham forces out Milwaukee Brewers’ Alex Gonzalez at second base and throws to first for a double play on Jean Segura during the fifth inning Friday in Milwaukee. White Sox’s Adam Dunn watches his base hit against the Milwaukee Brewers during the seventh inning Friday in Milwaukee.

By JOE TOTORAITIS The Associated Press MILWAUKEE – Hector Santiago pitched three perfect innings and the White Sox beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 on Friday night. Santiago struck out five while throwing 35 pitches. Adam Dunn went 3 for 3 with two RBIs for the Sox, who finished with 12 hits. Jeff Keppinger and Paul Konerko each drove in a run. Ryan Braun hit a two-run homer for the Brewers. Wily Peralta, Milwaukee’s third starter, allowed four runs, two earned, and four hits in 4 1-3 innings. He struck out three and walked three.

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Continued from page B1 Hossa missed his fourth game and Sharp sat out his ninth. Both Emery and Hiller made a handful of tough saves in an evenly played, scoreless first period in which both teams had nine shots. After keeping Chicago off the board in the first on Friday, the Ducks jumped in front 1-0 on Perry’s goal 1:15 into the second. After skating down the right wing, Perry fired from the outside of the right circle and fooled Emery with a shot

that slipped between his pads. Once they got the lead, the Ducks tightened their defensive coverage and the Blackhawks’ top players struggled to find space in the second period. Chicago’s Brandon Saad was set up for a prime attempt by Kane about seven minutes into the second, but his shot was blocked by Ryan Getzlaf. Chicago’s Nick Leddy hit the left post with a drive from the left point midway through the second. Anaheim’s Bobby Ryan hit the post with a backhand shot with 5:03 left in the period, and then was stopped in-close by Emery’s quick pad save about

two minutes later. Chicago’s Jimmy Hayes missed a point-blank chance in the final minute of the second when Souray deflected his shot. The Blackhawks broke through on Kane’s power-play goal at 2:26 of the third, scored moments after Emery had made a sprawling save on Daniel Winnik’s short-handed attempt. After taking a quick pass from Duncan Keith, Kane skated in unchecked halfway from the right point and beat Hiller with high shot into the upper right corner of the net. Hiller stopped Saad from the slot about seven minutes

into the third. Emery made a quick glove save on Ryan, who was left alone 15 feet out in the slot, about three minutes later. NOTES: Following a 4-0 loss to the Sharks on Wednesday, the Ducks remained in San Jose on Thursday and practiced before traveling to Chicago. The Ducks had planned to fly to Chicago early and practice here, but a flight delay forced them to reschedule. ... Anaheim RW Radek Dvorak, who played his first game with the Ducks in San Jose after getting his work visa, was a healthy scratch. ... Ducks C Nick Bonino missed his 10th game with a lower-body injury.

8WEEKEND TV SPORTS SCHEDULE TODAY’S SCHEDULE Boxing Champion Khabib Allakhverdiev (18-0-0) vs. Breidis Prescott (264-0), for WBA junior welterweight title; Brandon Rios (31-0-1) vs. Mike Alvarado (33-1-0), for vacant WBO interim junior welterweight title, at Las Vegas, 9:15 p.m., HBO College baseball Kansas at Oklahoma, 2 p.m., FSN College softball Ohio State at Purdue, 11 a.m., BTN Central Florida at Tulsa, noon, FSN Golf European PGA Tour, Trophee Hassan II, third round, at Agadir, Morocco, 8 a.m., TGC PGA Tour, Houston Open, third round, at Humble, Texas, noon, TGC PGA Tour, Houston Open, third round, at Humble, Texas, 2 p.m., NBC Horse racing NTRA, Florida Derby, at Hallandale, Fla. and Louisiana Derby, at New Orleans, 5 p.m., NBCSN Men’s college basketball NCAA Division I tournament, Syracuse vs. Marquette, at Washington, 3:30 p.m., CBS Men's college hockey NCAA Tournament, West Regional final, 3 p.m., ESPNU NCAA Tournament, Northeast Regional final, teams TBA, 5:30

p.m., ESPNU NCAA Tournament, first round, Boston College vs. Rhode Island, 8 p.m., ESPNU Men's college lacrosse Johns Hopkins at North Carolina, 11 a.m., ESPNU Maryland at Virginia, 1 p.m., ESPNU Men’s college lacrosse Duke at Harvard, 6 p.m., NBCSN Pro basketball Bulls at Dallas, 1 p.m., CSN Pro hockey Milwaukee at Wolves, 7 p.m., WCUU Soccer Premier League, Manchester United at Sunderland, 7:30 a.m., ESPN2 MLS, Philadelphia at New York, 2:30 p.m., NBCSN Mexican Primera Division, Cruz Azul vs. Atlas, at Mexico City, 6 p.m., ESPN2 Tennis ATP World Tour/WTA, Sony Open, women's championship match, at Key Biscayne, Fla., 11 a.m., CBS Women’s college basketball NCAA Division I tournament, regional semifinal, Delaware vs. Kentucky, at Bridgeport, Conn., 11 a.m., ESPN NCAA Division I tournament, regional semifinal, Maryland vs. Connecticut, at Bridgeport, Conn., 1 p.m., ESPN

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Friday's Results Orlando 97, Washington 92 Boston 118, Atlanta 107 New York 111, Charlotte 102 Philadelphia 97, Cleveland 87 Toronto 99, Detroit 82 Memphis 103, Houston 94 Minnesota 101, Oklahoma City 93 Miami 108, New Orleans 89 San Antonio 104, L.A. Clippers 102 Brooklyn at Denver, 9 p.m. Utah at Portland, 10 p.m. Today’s Games Bulls at Dallas, 1 p.m. Orlando at Atlanta, 6 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Houston, 7 p.m. Memphis at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Oklahoma City at Milwaukee, 7:30 p.m. Brooklyn at Utah, 9 p.m. Indiana at Phoenix, 10 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Portland at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Sunday's Games Detroit at Bulls, 6 p.m. Cleveland at New Orleans, 5 p.m. Toronto at Washington, 5 p.m. Miami at San Antonio, 6 p.m. Boston at New York, 6:30 p.m.

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Hossa, Sharp sit out again for Hawks • HAWKS

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Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Blackhawks 33 25 5 3 53 109 73 Detroit 34 17 12 5 39 90 85 St. Louis 33 17 14 2 36 94 93 Nashville 34 14 14 6 34 87 95 Columbus 34 13 14 7 33 79 92 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 34 19 9 6 44 92 86 Minnesota 32 20 10 2 42 90 78 Edmonton 33 13 13 7 33 83 95 Calgary 32 13 15 4 30 89 108 Colorado 33 11 18 4 26 83 108 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 34 23 7 4 50 106 88 Los Angeles 33 19 12 2 40 97 82 San Jose 33 16 11 6 38 82 82 Dallas 32 15 14 3 33 87 97 Phoenix 34 14 15 5 33 92 98

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 35 27 8 0 54 121 84 New Jersey 34 15 11 8 38 86 94 N.Y. Rangers 33 16 14 3 35 78 81 N.Y. Islanders 34 16 15 3 35 100110 Philadelphia 33 13 17 3 29 87 103 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 33 21 7 5 47 104 83 Boston 32 21 7 4 46 94 72 Ottawa 34 19 9 6 44 89 72 Toronto 35 19 12 4 42 108100 Buffalo 34 13 16 5 31 91 107 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Winnipeg 35 18 15 2 38 88 103 Carolina 32 15 15 2 32 89 96 Washington 33 15 17 1 31 94 93 Tampa Bay 34 15 18 1 31 110 103 Florida 35 10 19 6 26 85 123 Two points for a win, one point for OT loss. Friday's Games Anaheim 2, Blackhawks 1 Tampa Bay 5, New Jersey 4, SO Minnesota at Dallas (n) Columbus at Calgary (n) Today’s Games Boston at Philadelphia, noon N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, noon Nashville at Colorado, 2 p.m. Carolina at Winnipeg, 2 p.m. Toronto at Ottawa, 6 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Montreal, 6 p.m. Washington at Buffalo, 6 p.m. New Jersey at Florida, 6:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Vancouver at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Phoenix at San Jose, 9:30 p.m. Sunday's Games Blackhawks at Detroit, 11:30 a.m. Washington at Philadelphia, 5 p.m. Los Angeles at Dallas, 5 p.m. Anaheim at Columbus, 5 p.m. Boston at Buffalo, 6:30 p.m.

MLB Thursday's Results Pittsburgh 2, N.Y. Yankees 1 Washington 5, N.Y. Mets 1 Houston (ss) 11, Detroit 4 Philadelphia 7, Toronto 2 Atlanta 2, Houston (ss) 0 St. Louis 1, Miami 0 San Diego 6, Cleveland 4 Seattle 6, Chicago Cubs 4 Kansas City 8, Cincinnati 3 Arizona 9, Texas 3 Milwaukee 6, Colorado 2 Boston 6, Minnesota 1 Baltimore 4, Tampa Bay 4, tie, 10 innings L.A. Dodgers 3, L.A. Angels 0 Oakland 7, San Francisco 3 Friday's Results White Sox 7 at Milwaukee 2 Cubs at Houston (n) N.Y. Mets 7, St. Louis 2 Minnesota 8, Boston 3 Detroit 8, Tampa Bay 3 N.Y. Yankees 4, Washington 2 Kansas City 5, Cleveland 1 Toronto 1, Philadelphia 0 Texas 5, San Diego 4 Cincinnati vs. Arizona (n) L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers (n) Oakland at San Francisco (n)

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NCAA TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP

Burke leads improbable Michigan rally over Kansas The ASSOCIATED PRESS ARLINGTON, Texas – Trey Burke scored all 23 of his points after halftime, including a long, tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation, and Michigan rallied to beat Kansas 87-85 in the South Regional semifinals Friday night. The fourth-seeded Wolverines wiped out a 10-point Kansas lead in the last 3 minutes of regulation, and Burke gave them their first lead since early in the game with another long 3 to open Michigan’s scoring in overtime. Michigan (29-7) reached the regional finals for the first time since the Fab Five era 19 years ago, the last time they were in the round of 16. Ben McLemore had 20 points to lead the Jayhawks (31-6), who looked to be on their way to a third straight regional final before Michigan’s improbable rally. The Wolverines were down five when Tim Hardaway Jr. missed a 3-pointer with 35 seconds left, but Glenn Robinson III won a scramble for the ball and hit a reverse layup to force Kansas to win the game at the free throw line. The Jayhawks couldn’t do it. Burke’s tying shot came after Elijah Johnson missed a free throw moments after hitting two to keep the Kansas lead at five. Burke hit a layup to get Michigan within three. The lead changed hands five times in overtime – the first OT game of the tournament – the last when Mitch McGary, who led Michigan with 25 points and 14 rebounds, hit a short jumper with Johnson in his face to put Michigan ahead for good 83-82. The Jayhawks got a stop and had about 9 seconds to tie or win, but a jumbled possession ended with Naadir Tharpe missing a running jumper at the buzzer. The Wolverines wiped out a 10-point Kansas lead on a 14-4 run in the final 2:52 of regulation. Burke had eight points, including two 3-pointers, in the stretch. Burke gave Michigan its first lead since early in the

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Michigan’s Glenn Robinson III shoots over Kansas’ Jeff Withey during the first half of a regional semifinal game in the NCAA Tournament Friday in Arlington, Texas. game with his long 3-pointer to make it 79-78 early in overtime. Burke was scoreless in the first half for the Wolverines, then got his team going by scoring eight straight points early in the second half to momentarily cut the deficit to two. “In the second half, coach told me to be more aggressive so I looked for my shot more,” he said. But Kansas restored a 10-point lead built on dominating inside in the first half, this time with a 3-pointer and a tomahawk dunk on a breakaway by McLemore

and a three-point play from Johnson. Johnson, who picked up three fouls in just three minutes of playing time in the first half, gave Kansas its biggest lead at 68-54 with a 3-pointer from the corner with just under 7 minutes left. Travis Releford had 16 points for the Jayhawks, while Jeff Withey had 12 points and eight rebounds. Kansas pushed out to a 10-point lead early by dominating around the basket. McLemore’s first basket was the first outside the paint as the Jayhawks scored 34 of

their 40 first-half points from inside while shooting 69 percent. Withey put Kansas ahead 29-19 with a turnaround shot that had McGary shrugging at a teammate and saying, “I’m trying.” McGary wasn’t having nearly as much trouble on the offensive end, leading the Wolverines with 11 points and five rebounds in the first half. He picked up where he left off in the third round against Virginia Commonwealth, when he had season highs of 21 points and 14 rebounds. Michigan pulled within 40-34 at the half when Nik Stauskas hit a 3-pointer and had chance for a fourpoint play when McLemore bumped him on the shot. But he missed the free throw. The game was stopped less than 2 minutes in so officials could go to video review to call a flagrant foul against Johnson for a hit below the waist on McGary. Louisville 77, Oregon 69: At Indianapolis, Russ Smith matched his career high with 31 points to lead three Cardinals in double figures, and top-seeded Louisville showed it can win close games, too, by beating Oregon. Kevin Ware added 11 and Gorgui Dieng had 10 points and nine rebounds for Louisville, which has won 13 straight. Coach Rick Pitino improved to 11-0 in the regional semifinals of the NCAA tournament. The 12th-seeded Ducks (28-9) at least made a game of it late. After Louisville went up 66-48 with 9:01 left, Oregon made six straight field goals to close to 70-64 – the closest anyone’s been to the Cardinals in a couple of weeks. But Kevin Ware scored on a layup and Chane Behanan threw down a monstrous dunk to put the game out of reach. Still, Oregon is only the second team to be within single digits at the buzzer during Louisville’s run. Louisville (32-5) moves on to play the winner of Michigan State-Duke on Sunday, hoping to advance to the Final Four for the second straight year.

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Northern Illinois linebacker Michael Santacaterina runs a drill Wednesday during practice at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

Niemann feels group could be as good as last season’s linebackers • LINEBACKERS Continued from page B1 “The more everyone knows the better. I just feel like that’s an added advantage,” Santacaterina said. “Any time you know more positions, the more chance to get out on the field.” Mays had 31 tackles and five tackles for loss last year, making one of the biggest plays of the season in the 41-40 win over Army on Sept. 15. He stopped Black Knights quarterback Trent Steelman on fourth down to seal the nonconference win. “He’s just a downhill player. He’s a really aggressive guy, loves contact and loves to run to the ball and plays with a lot of passion,” NIU defensive coordinator Jay Niemann said. “He’s everything you want in a Mike [linebacker] as far as how he goes about the game.” NIU’s defense was a big part of the Huskies’ success last season, finishing 21st in the nation in points allowed. But Jacques and Clark are two out of seven starters the unit has to replace. Niemann feels this group

“We’re not planning to reinvent the wheel on defense. We’re going to do a lot of the things we’ve been doing and just trying to do them better.” Jay Niemann NIU defensive coordinator of linebackers could be just as good as last season, if not better. Niemann added that the players’ execution should be sharper during their third year in the system. “We’re not planning to reinvent the wheel on defense. We’re going to do a lot of the things we’ve been doing and just trying to do them better,” Niemann said. “We’re looking at little things like being more precise in our alignments and just really emphasizing the details and the intricate little fundamentals and things that you see good teams do when they get into their third year.”

Markuson plans to study mechanical engineering at Wisconsin-Platteville • MARKUSON Continued from page B1 Pole vaulting runs deep in the Markuson makeup. Before his sons competed, Jay Markuson held the Batavia record of 14-6 from 1977 until recent graduate Brandon Clabough eclipsed the standard last spring. Vaulting in college, like Jay (Western Illinois), has provided Logan Markuson with plenty of perspective about other approaches to the event. Upon further review, he still thinks his brother is incredibly unique. “A lot of times in high school, they’ll find a kid who’s fast and who’s fearless and they’ll say, ‘Hey, grip the top of this pole and see how high it gets you,’ ” Logan Markuson said. “But kids like Alex who are maybe a little slower down the runway, they’d be slower on the runway, but then their upper body would take over and their form and technique would get him the height.” Analyzing pole vault physics and maneuvers excites Alex Markuson, who initially aspired to do only that one summer morning as an incoming Kaneland Middle School sixth-grader. He was content to tag along with Logan and sit on the sidelines for the begin-

ning of Kaneland’s annual pole vaulting camp – a springboard for a program that’s advanced at least one vaulter to the state meet for 30 successive seasons – when Drendel approached. Then a Western Illinois student helping at his alma mater, Drendel engaged Markuson and told him he still could try pole vault even though he wasn’t registered for the camp. A few minutes later, Markuson was practicing grass plants, planting his pole on the ground and perfecting his swing-through without going upside-down. He headed to the pole vault pit shortly thereafter. He’s been a regular since, establishing a personal best of 10-3 last spring. “It’s just so different,” Markuson said. “There’s a lot of kids on the track team and in the program, but not a lot can say that they’re pole vaulters, you know. I want to be different from everyone else.” That sentiment reflects a teenager’s yearning for independence because the Knights never focus on Markuson’s disability when they look at him. He certainly makes himself visible. Sidelined by hamstring injuries for much of his freshman and sophomore seasons, Markuson still awoke early for Saturday

road invitationals, happy to offer encouragement while filming or helping catch wayward poles. “You come back, walk down the line, he says, ‘Hey, this is what you can do better. This is what you did good, you know,’ ” said senior Kory Harner, a two-time returning state qualifier. “He knows a lot about pole vaulting. He’s been around it for a long time.” Working with his mother, Melanie, a physical therapist, has helped Markuson build his lower body flexibility through the years. He cleared 7-3 at the end of his freshman year, medaled at the frosh-soph Northern Illinois Big 12 meet the following spring and set his PR near the end of last season. Schools use their top two vaulters at varsity meets, and Markuson is in the middle of the Knights’ depth chart, competing behind a group including Harner, Dylan Kuipers and JR Vest. Charting Markuson’s exploits remains a key part of the team fabric, however, even though he represents the JV during meets. Markuson plans to study mechanical engineering at Wisconsin-Platteville and could ponder walking on to the track team if his vault progresses the way he wants.

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Kaneland pole vaulter Alex Markuson laughs with his teammates Wednesday morning during practice. Each Knights vaulter aims to add at least one foot to his standard from the previous season, and Markuson already eclipsed 10 feet during indoors. Most afternoons, Drendel has to convince Markuson there’ll be other workouts as he signals the last few attempts before the end of practice. Markuson possesses an innate focus, a stubbornness to prove others wrong. In pole vaulting, he’s found a sport that allows him to fix his glance for as long as he wants – or at least until coaches kick him out of the

gym or outdoor pit. “It’s you versus the bar. It’s not you versus somebody else who’s quicker than you or can shoot a basketball better than you,” Drendel said. “It’s just how much guts you’ve got and how big your heart is, and his is pretty big.” Last season, Gaumer told Drendel he had never seen anything like Markuson in more than 30 years in track. Burlington Central pole vault coach Dave Burner hasn’t been around that long, but still derives inspiration, saying, “It just humbles me

that he’s out there tearing it up with everyone else.” Told of these plaudits, Markuson flashes a meek grin. “I never really thought about it, but I guess it’s pretty unique when you put it like that,” he said. “There’s probably not too many in my situation doing what I do.” There rarely has been reason for Markuson to dwell on it, though. Like everyone around him, he’s working with what he’s got. That’s life, and Markuson is itching to clear its every last bar.

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Decorate with easily made faux chocolate eggs By HOLLY RAMER The Associated Press

aster and April Fool’s Day may be far apart in spirit but they’re jammed together on the calendar this year. Here’s a quick and inexpensive craft project that can carry over from one to the other: faux chocolate eggs. Given my weakness for chocolate, I know I could never put out a bowl of pretty foil-wrapped chocolate eggs a week before Easter and expect them to last until the holiday. But you can get the same effect – without the temptation – by painting papier-mâché eggs and partially wrapping them with pastel-hued foil. Piled in a glass canister or arranged in a simple bowl, these eggs make a sweet Easter display that will last for years.

Either spray paint or acrylic craft paint can be used for this project. Spray paint provides a slightly smoother finish, and if you use paint with a satin finish, you don’t have to follow up with any kind of clear sealant or spray. But acrylic paint is less expensive and less messy, and it can be used indoors, which is a plus given that there is still snow on the ground where I live. It does have a more matte finish, but brushing on a clear glaze over the paint takes just minutes. In any case, there is no need to be too fussy with the paint given that much of the egg will be covered by foil. I found small gold and silver foil sheets meant for candy wrappers at a large craft supply store, but my local cake decorating supply store had many more colors at much better prices – 35 cents for a 12-by22-inch sheet, making this project easy on both my waistline and wallet. When I showed my 8-year-old son an early prototype for this project, he had it to his lips before I could say either “Happy Easter!” or “April Fools!”

MATERIALS: • papier-mâché eggs • brown satin finish spray paint or acrylic craft paint • satin finish clear sealant or varnish (if using craft paint) • paint brush (if using craft paint) • large cardboard box lined with waxed paper or parchment paper for containing over-spray (if using spray paint) • foil sheets made for candy wrappers • white glue or Mod Podge

INSTRUCTIONS: 1) If using spray paint, place eggs in lined cardboard box and, working outside or in well-ventilated area, apply several light coats of paint. Follow directions on the paint canister to determine drying time between coats. Turn the eggs to make sure you are painting all sides. Three or four light coats of paint should be enough for even coverage. 2) If using craft paint, you can work indoors. Use a brush to apply two or three coats of paint, allowing eggs to dry between coats. 3) If using craft paint, apply one coat of satin finish varnish. Allow eggs to dry. 3) Cut a piece of colored foil a bit taller than the height of the egg and wide enough to wrap around it. For the eggs I purchased, I cut the foil into a rectangle roughly 6.5-by-4 inches. Cut slits roughly 1-inch long along one of the long edges. This will make it easier to fold the foil tightly around the bottom of the egg. 4) Brush glue or Mod Podge on the lower 2/3 of an egg, then wrap the foil around the egg, with the fringed edge at the bottom, wider end of the egg. 5) Brushing on more glue as needed, press the foil tightly against the egg, overlapping the cut pieces at the bottom. At the top, squeeze the foil together and twist it tightly. Cut off the excess. 6) Once the egg is entirely covered in foil, peel some off to create the appearance of a candy egg that’s been partially unwrapped.

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Easter

TREAT

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Tip of the Week Filing taxes online has become more popular than ever. In fact, the rate of individual tax returns filed online hit an all-time high of 80 percent last year, according to the IRS. But filing isn’t the only step in the process that can now be accomplished

with the help of online tools. Digital technology can make the process quick and simple. “No longer do consumers have to sort through stacks of paperwork or wait in long lines at the post office during the dreaded tax season to successfully complete the filing process,” says Rebecca Smith, vice president of marketing for Master Lock. “There are now a number of digital tools that not only make the tax process faster and easier, but also offer increased security as they eliminate the risks associated with hard-copy files of important or confidential documents.” Follow these tips for a secure and successful digital tax filing process: • Request electronic copies of your tax forms. Many employers offer workers the option to receive their W-2 forms electronically, instead of by mail. Eliminating the risk

of postal delays or missed delivery ensures that your W-2 will be delivered securely when it is available. • Securely store documents online. Avoid the mess of a mound of paperwork by storing – and organizing – all your tax-related documents online with a secure service. •Think taxes year-round. Don’t wait until you’re ready to file to start collecting and organizing the documents you’ll need to complete your return. Avoid the scramble by capturing and uploading digital images of receipts when you pay the babysitter or have a tax-deductible transaction, fill a prescription at the pharmacy or give to charity. •Opt for direct deposit. When combined with electronic filing, direct deposit is the fastest way to get your refund. If you find that you owe taxes, pay online and you can avoid the tax-season lines at the

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– Brandpoint Book Report Family Movie Night “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” Rated: PG-13 Length: 100 minutes Synopsis: When a street magician (Jim Carrey) begins to make their show look stale, superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi) look to salvage their act and their friendship by staging their own daring stunt. Violence/scary rating: 3 Sexual-content rating: 3 Profanity rating: 3 Drugs/alcohol rating: 3 Family Time rating: 3. Appropriate for teens. (Ratings are judged on a five-point scale, with 5 being “bad for kids” and 1

Girl Scout Cookies are tasty right out of the box, but also work well as ingredients in many recipes. Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is hosting a contest on Pinterest, collecting recipes featuring Girl Scout Cookies as ingredients. To enter, follow GSNI on Pinterest at www.pinterest.com/GSNorthernIL. Create a board called “The Great Girl Scout Cookie Challenge,” and pin photos of food made using Girl Scout Cookies. Make sure recipes are included in the pin comments or linked to the pin in some way, and include #GSNICookieChallenge in the post. The grand prize is a baking basket valued at $100. Each recipe counts as one entry into the contest. To be selected as a winner, participant Pinterest profiles must be connected to Facebook for notification purposes. Entries will be accepted through Sunday. The winner will be chosen on April 1. For more information, contact Marissa Garza at mgarza@girlscoutsni.org.

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Spring gardening series starts with spruce 90th birthday Ruth C. Johnson of Sycamore will celebrate her 90th birthday with a private gathering of family and friends. Born April 6, 1923, Mrs. Johnson is currently living at Heritage Woods of DeKalb. She has two children, Sherri (Charlie) Kornegay and Sindy (Russell) Wieman; four grandchildren, Whitney (Dave) Jansen, David (Christy) Kornegay, Bradley Wieman and Melissa Wieman.

8NEW ARRIVALS BOWKER Jonathon and Julie Bowker of DeKalb announce the birth of a son, Will Milton Bowker, born March 21, 2013, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and was welcomed by Mitch, 2. Grandparents are Michael and Sally Smoltich of DeKalb, Chuck and Sara Hamby of St. Charles, and Robert and Lori Bowker of Midway, Ark. Great-grandparents are Donna and the late Milton Wunderlich of Joliet, and Al and Amanda McCabe of DeKalb.

CORNWELL Jared and Ericia Cornwell of Genoa announce the birth of a daughter, Brooklyn Elizabeth Rose Cornwell, born March 14, 2013, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb. She weighed 7 pounds, 8.1 ounces, and was welcomed by Lola, 2. Grandparents are John and Karen Cornwell of Genoa, Sherry Adams of Genoa, and Greg Adams of Pryor, Okla. Great-grandparents are Harvey and Dorthy Adams of Pryor, Okla.

LEWIS Barshinger wedding Shelley Lynne Barshinger and Andrew Davey Barshinger, both of Lee, were married at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at Now Sapphire Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico. The daughter of Douglas and Connie Lee of Milton, Wis., formerly of Elburn, the bride is a 1992 graduate of St. Charles High School in St. Charles, and is a stay-at-home mom. The son of Larry Joe and Phyllis Barshinger of Lee, the groom is a 1994 graduate of Indian Creek School in Shabbona and a 1996 graduate of Jon Wood Community College in Quincy. He is self-employed at Barshinger Farms in Shabbona. Flowergirl was their daughter, Kennedy Barshinger, and ring bearer was their son, Landrey Barshinger A reception will be held at later date on the family farm in Waterman. The couple resides in Lee.

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Did You Know? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all preteens receive human papillomavirus (HPV) shots.

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Donald Engel of Genoa will celebrate his 90th birthday with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. April 7 at The Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St., in Genoa. Don was a lifelong farmer in the Hampshire area. He married Lucille Yurs on Aug. 21, 1946. They had six children, Richard Engel (Bonnie) and Diane Stading (Richard) of Hampshire, Sharon Danos, David Engel (Debbie) of Elgin and Mary Zuzga (Paul) and Margie Gendron (Larry) of Rockford. He has 12 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren. Your presence is all that is requested. Good wishes and memories make the best gifts. Family and friends are cordially invited to come and celebrate with him. Cards with good wishes can be sent to P.O. Box 125, Genoa, IL 60135.

“Nevermore: The Final Maximum Ride Adventure,” by James Patterson Ages: 13-17 Pages: 384 Synopsis: One last chance for Max, Fang, and Dylan before it all ends. Are you ready for the final chapter? Are you ready for the ultimate flight? This is it. One last incredible, explosive adventure with an astonishing ending that no one could have seen coming. –

Aaron Lewis and Vanessa Hiland-Lewis of Cortland announce the birth of a son, William Aaron Lewis, born March 21, 2013, at Presence Mercy Medical Center, Aurora. He weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces. Grandmother is Thelma Hiland of DeKalb. Great-grandmother is Claudia “Lola” Rebaya of DeKalb.

JOYCE David and Ashley Joyce of Kirkland announce the birth of a son, Declan Wallace Joyce, born March 12, 2013, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb. He weighed 7 pounds, 11.5 ounces, and was welcomed by Dominick William Joyce, 2. Grandparents are Wallace and Anita Bottom DeKalb, John and Dorothea Barth DeKalb, and Dave Joyce Ottawa. Great-grandparents Nettie and Elmer Calhoon, DeKalb, Helga and Ulrich Keding DeKalb, and Marion Moore, DeKalb.

The spring series of University of Illinois Extension’s Four Seasons Gardening program, which focuses on environmental stewardship and backyard food production, gets under way in April. The first session of the series, Spruce Problems (Pest and Cultural Issues), is offered twice – at 1 p.m. April 9 and again at 6:30 p.m. April 11. Both sessions will be presented by teleconference at the DeKalb County Center for Agriculture, 1350 W. Prairie Drive in Sycamore. Spruce generally are native to cooler regions and are adapted to cold conditions. They prefer full-sun locations with acidic

and well-drained soils. When exposed to unfavorable cultural or environmental conditions, spruce can become stressed and more susceptible to diseases and pests. This program will cover all the cultural, disease, insect and spider mite problems that have been diagnosed at the University of Illinois Plant Clinic. Other topics in the spring series include Pollinators and Insecticides on April 23 and 25, All About Tomatoes: Strategies for Controlling Common Pests and Disorders on May 7 and 9, and Don’t Doubt the Drought on May 21 and 23. Cost per session is $5, or attend the entire four-part spring series for $16. Advance registration is needed. Call 815758-8194 or email bmacarus@illinois. edu for more details. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, call 815-758-8194.

Bunco for Breast Cancer tickets on sale now The sixth annual Bunco for Breast Cancer ladies night out will be held April 13 at the Oak Club in Genoa. An evening of fun, food and prizes is planned by the Genoa Community Women’s Club. Cocktail hour (cash bar) will begin at 6 p.m. with bunco starting promptly at 7 p.m. Tickets will be sold only in advance and are available in Genoa at Specialty Gifts, 133 W. Main St. The $30 ticket includes a light supper, bunco and prizes. Only 148 spots are available. There will be 19 raffle baskets available. Some of the items include Sox tickets, dinners, massages, wine, overnight stay at a hotel and Bears memorabilia.

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Scouts seeking participants for anti-bullying workshop DAILY CHRONICLE Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) is looking for fourth- through eighth-grade girls to take a stand against bullying at its “Be Part of the Change” workshop from 6 to 9 p.m. April 26, at Huntley Middle School, 1515 S. fourth St., in DeKalb. Girls will take part in hands-on activities such as making a peacemaker box and bracelet, showing love on a heart wall and receive instruction in self-defense from trainer Kevin Engstrom. Breakout sessions for adults will be led by community experts where parents can safely discuss cyberbullying and how to identify if a child is a bully. The workshop also will feature the local film premiere of “I Am the Music: A Rock Operetta.” The anti-bullying movie features a cast of more than 35 Girl Scouts, ages 7 to 17, from 23 cities around northern Illinois. The film takes on the tough subject of cyber bullying, cliques and mean girls. GSNI partnered with nationally renowned filmmakers at Comtech Corporation to generate a video that raises awareness of how to stop bullying with the acceptance and friendship found in the Girl Scout Movement. The workshop is open to all girls in fourth- through eighth-grade. Cost is $7 per girl at the door. There is no fee for adults, but adults are required to stay for the entire event. For more information, contact Brooke Radford-Knight at 630-897-1565, ext. 7147. To register online, visit www.

‘Be Part of the Change’ What: Girls Scouts of Northern Illinois AntiBullying workshiop When: 6 to 9 p.m. April 26 Where: Huntley Middle School, 1515 S. Fourth St., DeKalb For who: Girls in fourth- through eighth grade and their parents. Cost: $7 per girl, at the door. Adults free, must stay for entire workshop. girlscoutsni.org. Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois serves nearly 18,000 girls and 5,500 adult volunteers. Through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, girls in kindergarten through high school are engaged in discovering themselves, connecting with others, and taking action to make the world a better place. Girls develop leadership potential by participating in age-appropriate activities that enable them to discover their values, skills, and the world around them. Activities in science and technology, business and economic literacy, and outdoor and environmental awareness provide girls with opportunities for fun and friendship while fostering the development of leadership skills and self-esteem. For more information on how to join, volunteer, reconnect or donate to Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois, visit www.girlscoutsni.org or call 800-2425591.

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$20 in my pocket: Celebs also hit thrift shops thrift shops, but sometimes the Blondie frontwoman had to do it because times were hard. “At various times in my life (it has) been really necessary to shop like that,” she said in an interview. Harry, 67, said she also hit up thrift shops to fuel her creativity when deciding what to wear to an event or photo shoot. Her favorite used item? A silver 1960s Betsey Johnson jumpsuit. “Let’s face it, when you don’t have a lot of money and have to dress cool, it’s the best way to go,” she said.

By MESFIN FEKADU The Associated Press NEW YORK – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis aren’t the only ones poppin’ tags at thrift shops. In light of the hip-hop duo’s multiplatinum, No. 1 smash “Thrift Shop,” musicians including Debbie Harry, Miguel and OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder discuss their adventures buying used clothes.

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The singer says she loves thrift shops in Florida and that as a kid her bargain shopping annoyed her father. “My dad was horrified when I was in high school and I would come home with something from Salvation Army,” she said. “He was terrified that I would be bringing a large population of bugs.” She also enjoys thrift shopping because it’s somewhat of an adrenaline rush. “In a way it’s a sense of adventure too because you’re not walking in and seeing a rack of clothing,” she said.

“You have to go in and hunt and it can be very entertaining.”

International thrift-shopper While on his latest international tour, Los Angeles-born Miguel was happy to meet his fans with different accents. He was also hype about his fans’ thrift shops. “I tried to do it while we were on tour in Europe. I did a little bit in Stockholm, Sweden, a little bit in London,” recalled Miguel, who was sporting his favorite rag – a red one from a thrift store – in his back pocket.

The pint-sized R&B singer is known for his smooth sound and chic style. His look is mostly clean – fitted blazers and tight jeans are his forte. He’s also an accessories guy. The Grammy winner says he prefers clothes from thrift shops because “it’s like clothes with character.”

Teenage T-shirt swag How old are Ryan Tedder’s favorite T-shirts? Super old. The 33-year-old OneRepublic singer and songwriter says his favorite shirts are the ones he bought when was

a teenager – and they’re from thrift shops. But for the producer behind hits for Beyonce and Adele, thrift shops aren’t just about clothes. They serve as gift shops, too. “Me and my best friend back in Colorado, as a joke every year we’d go to the DAV, Disabled American Veterans, thrift shop and pick out the nastiest trophy and that would be the Christmas present we’d give each other,” he recalled, smiling. “The African American Junior League Bowlers Association – stuff like that.”

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Ellwood House seeks budding builders DAILY CHRONICLE Ellwood House will celebrate architecture and young builders in April with a Box City project. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 6, builders of all ages will gather in the Ellwood House Visitor Center, 509 N. First St., to build structures with boxes, paper, tape, markers and recycled materials. Materials will be provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $3 per child. In addition, Lego fans age 6 and older can enter a Lego building inspired by a structure in DeKalb County in the Ellwood House Lego contest. The buildings will be on exhibit from April 6 through April 18 in the second-floor gallery. Entries can be very creative, but they must be a building.

Entry forms can be downloaded from www.ellwoodhouse.org or picked up in the Visitor Center. The cost to enter a Lego project for the exhibit is $5. Age categories are 5 to 8, 9 to 12 and 13 and older. Prizes will be awarded in each category. Entry form and fee must be submitted by March 31, with the Lego buildings delivered to the museum between April 3 and April 5. Join Ellwood House in taking a closer look at the buildings that make up our community through these two architecture and design projects. This Ellwood Explorers event is partially funded by the Cy Miller Foundation. For more information, contact Rebecca Nickels at 815-756-4609 or rnickels@ellwoodhouse.org.

NEW CITY, N.Y. – Stephen Baldwin, the youngest of four brothers in show business, said Friday he’s looking forward to “clearing the wreckage of my past.” Step 1 will be coming up with $300,000 for the tax man. Baldwin, 46, admitted in Rockland County Court that he failed to pay New York state income tax- Stephen es for 2008, Baldwin 2009 and 2010. Under a plea bargain, he gets to stay out of jail and can have his record wiped clean if he pays within a year. His total bill is $400,000, but state Supreme Court Justice Charles Apotheker said $100,000 had already been paid. Baldwin, currently appearing on “AllStar Celebrity Apprentice,” said he never intended to skip paying taxes and got in trouble by trusting others.

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The Genoa Lions of District 1D have inducted two new members in the past two months. Lion Dan Dennis sponsored Lion Scott Siers, and Lion Mike Moes sponsored new Lion Chris Jurs.Lion President Josh Haka presided over the ceremonies and is pleased to welcome both to the Genoa Lions. ABOVE (left to right): Lion Dan Dennis, new Lion Scott Siers, and Lion President Josh Haka at Siers’ induction ceremony in February at the Genoa Veterans Home. RIGHT (left to right): Lion Mike Moes, new Lion Chris Jurs, and Haka at Jurs’ induction ceremony in March at the veterans home.

Farmers welcome new arrivals National Agriculture Week marked with deliveries of products from the farm DAILY CHRONICLE Local farmers welcomed the newest bundles of joy to Kishwaukee Community Hospital and Valley West Hospital during National Agriculture Week, March 17 to 23. All new babies born during the week received special gift baskets filled with an assortment of ag-related products compliments of local farmers, ag groups and the DeKalb County Farm Bureau. Farm Bureau partnered with the hospital to commemorate National Agriculture Week and create an awareness of agriculture’s significance in our everyday lives. “It all begins at birth. Babies are introduced to agriculture by the products they eat, wear and use,”

Mariam Wassmann, director of information for the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, said in a news release, “and it’s our hope that in their adult life they develop an understanding of the origins of their food and fiber.” To further emphasize this, the gift baskets given to new babies and their parents during Ag Week were filled with products which originate on the farm. The products in the basket included baby wipes (aloe vera), a bib (cotton), corn and soy snacks (corn and soybeans), farm books and ag magazine (corn starch, wood pulp), “onesie” (cotton), meat gift certificates (beef & pork), rice cereal (rice), lotion (glycerin), ice cream gift card (dairy), wool wax crème

(lanolin) and a teddy bear (soybeans). “National Agriculture Week is a time to call attention to how agriculture impacts our lives and also recognize its role in our local communities,” Wassmann said in the release. Production agriculture contributes over $900 million to the local economy and additionally provides jobs and generates tax dollars. Sponsors of the Ag Week Baby Baskets included: DeKalb Area Pork Producers, DeKalb County Corn & Soybean Growers, DeKalb County Lamb & Wool Producers, DeKalbKane Cattlemen’s Association, Kishwaukee Dairy Herd Improvement Association and the DeKalb County Farm Bureau.

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Shabbona Farmer and Farm Bureau Director Randy Espe (right) presents one of the Ag Week Baby Baskets to the Prewett family of Rochelle – Zach, Kara and baby Zelie. Zelie was born March 20 at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb.

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8ASTROGRAPH By BERNICE BEDE OSOL Newspaper Enterprise Association

TODAY – Don’t be satisfied with the status quo in the year ahead, under any circumstances. The cycle you’re entering wants to elevate you to a much higher level of living, financially, socially and career-wise. ARIES (March 21-April 19) – A business situation that has caused much concern is about to take a turn for the better, due to your persistent, gentle nudging. You’ll soon see things moving in a profitable direction. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Don’t hesitate to discuss a household interest in detail with your spouse and/or the family before taking action. Someone might have a good suggestion that you would never have thought of. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – You’re not likely to have much time to take it easy, because a serious matter could take precedence. Getting on it immediately will give you comfort and satisfaction. CANCER (June 21-July 22) – If you get uptight, you’ll only stifle your creativity and productivity. Try not to take yourself or anything in which you’re involved too seriously. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – There is a good chance you could spot something that could net you a nice profit. Although it’ll be obvious to you, not everyone will see it the same way. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Try to be tolerant of those who can’t grasp things as quickly as you do. Putting people down won’t enhance their productivity; it will only smother it further. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – You have a knack for dealing with money or things of value. If you follow your instincts, you’ll have a better than average chance for profit or gain. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Concentrating on endeavors that are of personal importance doesn’t always represent selfish behavior. It’s apt to be one of those days when it’s necessary to put yourself first. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – If you need to get your head together, forgo asking for advice from others. Seek solitude until you sort things out. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – When you treat others in a warm, friendly fashion, the odds are others will automatically be drawn to you, and you’ll be repaid in the same fashion. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Don’t sell yourself short in any competitive involvement, because luck will be tilted slightly in your favor and working against your opponent. Capitalize on it. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Believe in yourself and your colleagues will follow suit. A strong sense of confidence will be your best tool and your strongest ally.

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Sisters square off over boy they want to date Dear Abby: There’s this guy I like, “Joey.” My sister likes him, too. Joey and I are not dating, although we are very close friends. My sister (of course) decided to ask him out on a date. I’m so upset with her. It has been two days since their date and I’m still not talking to her. I can’t believe she asked him out when she knew I was about to. I don’t want to ruin our relationship, but Joey is now into her. Please give me some advice before I do something terribly wrong. – Can’t Take It in Florida Dear Can’t Take It: If your sister jumped in knowing you were interested in Joey, it was sneaky and wrong. But you have nothing to gain by declaring war over it. Keep your options open and bide your time. With luck, their romance will blow over – and when it does, if you have maintained your position as Joey’s “close friend,” you can make your move then. It may take nerves of steel, but I have faith in you, and it will be worth it in the long run. Dear Abby: My niece is being married soon on the East Coast. My husband and our two teenaged children have been invited to attend. We cannot afford the multiple airfares and the cost of

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips hotel accommodations that attending this wedding would require. We don’t look poor and we don’t act poor, but money is very tight right now because we’re paying for the last semester of our third child’s college tuition. I had already sent a lovely shower gift to my niece. How can we gracefully decline the invitation without offending anyone? We also have household repairs that have to be attended to. – Just Don’t Have It in San Diego Dear Just Don’t Have It: As I see it, you have two choices – respond by saying you have a “conflict,” or tell these relatives you would love to be there, but with the cost of a college education these days, you can’t swing it. (I vote for the latter.) Dear Abby: I lost my mom last year. It was unexpected, and my father and I are still hurting. Mom had a friend who never fails to tell me how the loss of her mother and her husband was much more painful for her than my loss. Every time I have the

unfortunate luck of answering the phone when she calls, she’ll ask how I’m doing, then launch into how hard it was on her and I don’t know the true pain that she does. I am sick of people telling me they understand how I feel and what I’m going through. No one knows the depth of what I’m experiencing, except maybe my sibling. I moved back home to take care of my wonderful mother. She was my best friend. I could tell her anything and she was never judgmental. I love her and I hurt from her loss. Please tell people when offering condolences to just listen and be there. That’s what anyone who suffers a loss needs more than anything. Do not compare your pain to theirs. And Abby, please know how sorry I am for the loss of your own dear mother, and thank you for letting me vent. – Hole In My Heart in Ocean Springs, Miss. Dear Hole In Your Heart: I’m sorry for your loss, too, and you’re welcome. Please know that no rule of etiquette says you have to listen to that woman’s insensitive prattle. The next time she starts, it is perfectly acceptable to stop her cold and tell her that

when she compares her pain to yours she is being insensitive, and that if she does it one more time you will hang up. Clearly, she is not calling to see how you’re doing; she is calling to dump. There are times when you must protect yourself, and this is one of them. Dear Abby: I am retired from teaching high school biology after 39 years. The last year I taught, some of my students said I was the “youngest” teacher on the faculty – not chronologically, but in the way I talked to them. I treated them as important, as equals. Being around high school students all those years kept me young. Since my retirement, I can no longer do the thing I loved best: teach biology. However, I am keeping my commitment to staying young. Last summer I bicycled 500 miles across Kansas. I do nine hours of dance exercise and aerobics a week, paint with oils, do photography and am starting to relearn the guitar. I may be in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease, so I want to do everything I didn’t get to do when I was younger while I still can. I think too many people are busy being old. Most of my former classmates and

friends have died. Many younger people can’t do what I do. Some of them tell me I should “act my age” and “learn to be old.” But what I’m doing keeps me young, and if I look silly doing it, so be it. I feel more fit now than when I was 21. If I die in an aerobics class it will be a lot better than doing it slumped in a chair. What are your thoughts on this? – Living Well in Wichita Dear Living Well: As long as you are living a full life and enjoying what you’re doing, you should ignore those “helpful” individuals who tell you to “act your age” and “learn to be old.” It has been awhile since I have read such nonsense. You have been blessed with health, vitality and an inquiring mind. Life is too short to waste a second of it. When you’re old and infirm you will know it, so don’t let anyone rush you. To My Christian Readers: A happy Easter to all of you!

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Lithium still most effective bipolar disorder drug Dear Dr. K: I have bipolar disorder. I’ve experienced the highest highs and the lowest lows. How can one medication – lithium – treat both extremes? Dear Reader: Bipolar disorder is certainly a condition of extremes – extreme opposites. On the one hand are episodes of mania. During these episodes people with bipolar disorder feel like they’re “on a high.” They have grandiose thoughts and pumped-up self-esteem. They need a lot less sleep than normal, but feel energized to the extreme. That energy may go into something productive, such as accomplishing a goal. But it can just as easily veer into negative territory, with racing thoughts, agitation, er-

ASK DR. K Anthony L. Komaroff ratic behavior, or destructive, pleasure-seeking urges. Then there’s the other side of bipolar disorder: the sadness and hopeless feelings of depression. The feeling that you don’t have the energy or desire to do much of anything. The lack of interest in things that used to give you pleasure. Even the thoughts of ending the pain of the extreme sadness and hopelessness you feel – and the pain you may see you are causing the people you love – by ending your life. While it may seem un-

likely that one treatment can affect both “poles” of bipolar disorder – the mania and the depression – it’s true. I think of it as the treatment pulling both poles back toward the middle, evening out the peaks and valleys. It diminishes thoughts of suicide. Lithium is the most widely known medication used to treat bipolar disorder, as it helps to stabilize mood, the chief goal of treatment. Like any drug, it can cause side effects – dizziness, difficulty with concentration, thyroid problems and others. And lithium doses that are too high can quickly become dangerous, causing confusion, loss of consciousness and dangerous heart rhythms. As a result, people taking the drug need to

have regular blood tests. The main alternatives to lithium are anti-seizure drugs (anticonvulsants). These drugs also treat mania and stabilize moods, but they aren’t as effective as lithium for protecting against depression and preventing suicide. Other drugs prescribed for bipolar disorder include antipsychotic, antidepressant or anti-anxiety medications. Antipsychotics can help treat distorted or psychotic thinking that may occur during an episode of mania. Antidepressants are effective for depression, but they can trigger a manic episode. Anti-anxiety drugs can help with the jitters, racing thoughts and overall worry and distress that often accompany manic episodes.

There’s a good chance of relapse when you go off medications. As a result, you may need to stay on some medication or combination of medications indefinitely to keep your mood stable. Lithium is a natural substance, not an unnatural drug created by chemists in a pharmaceutical lab. It must work by changing the chemical environment in the brain. Many scientists are trying to solve the riddle of how it works, because that could lead to new drugs that are equally effective, but have fewer side effects and don’t require frequent blood-test monitoring, as lithium does.

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8TODAY’S WEEKEND PUZZLE ACROSS 1 Ali who said “Open sesame!” 5 Jazz fan 11 Sikh headwear 17 Wild guess 21 Panache 22 On solid ground 23 Pseudopod possessor 24 Comet — -Bopp 25 Speak highly of 26 Hot, perhaps 27 Crow’s nest cry (2 wds.) 28 PC screen image 29 Stalactite, basically 31 Fiesta dip 33 Threatening 35 Purloin 36 Sarcastic remarks 37 Hunter constellation 38 Target 41 Hirt and Gore 42 Baking need 43 Jr. naval officer 44 Give lessons 48 “Make it —!” 50 Stuck to 51 Compass pt. 52 Golf course gofer 53 Dorm climbers 54 Music genre 55 Surpasses 57 TV brand 58 Actress — Powers 59 Like rich soil 60 Tropical fruits 61 Dutch colonist 62 Lyric poem 63 Pantyhose color 64 Castle wall 65 Laissez- — 66 Jury decisions 68 Put down turf 69 Actor — Beatty 70 Contributing cause 71 Irritates 72 Free of

73 Mdse. 74 Queen of Carthage 75 Delhi coins 78 Caress 79 Mo. multiples 80 Tiaras 84 Throws off heat 85 Receipt 87 Boards up 88 Cornfield sound 89 Pfc’s superiors 90 Fresco bases 91 “Bounty” captain 92 Banned act (hyph.) 93 Fossil fuel 94 Important (hyph.) 95 Applies caulk 96 Role for Phil Silvers 97 Applique type (hyph.) 99 Auto. need 100 Abu — 101 Plankton strainer 102 Clark’s fellow explorer 103 U.K. country 104 Hula-dance feasts 105 Wages 106 Almost grads 107 For — — (cheap) 109 Embers 110 Quiver filler 112 Straggler 115 “Twelfth Night” heroine 116 Hibachi need 120 Gumbo ingredient 121 Ice-fishing tools 123 Surroundings 125 Distinct periods 126 Untruthful one 127 Daze 128 Relaxed (2 wds.) 129 Unload gravel 130 Governess in Siam 131 More creepy 132 Wakens rudely 133 Recognized

DOWN 1 Saved by the — 2 Jai — 3 Oz penner 4 Peru’s mountains 5 Rashly 6 Blocks, legally 7 Ring up 8 Merry old king 9 Still exist 10 They may mount 11 Harder to believe 12 Amherst sch. 13 Gossipy Barrett 14 Sea floor 15 Can’t stomach 16 Wynonna’s mom 17 Climbed a rope 18 Burrito alternative 19 Baseball family

name 20 Kingsley and Franklin 30 Barters 32 Snug as — — . . . 34 Minute amounts 36 Icky 37 Like the Cyclops (hyph.) 38 “I Robot” writer 39 Make war 40 Thick envelope 42 Water chute 43 Houdini feats 45 Deft 46 Roman orator 47 Eavesdropper 49 Green vegetable 50 Applauds 51 Spreads out 52 DJ’s supply

54 Matches 55 Hoop site 56 Absorb, as costs 59 Shortages 60 Water lily leaf 61 Part of BLT 63 Spares, maybe 64 Bean hull 65 Lisbon melodies 67 Loses some 68 Prime-time series 70 Inlet, to Angus 72 Getting more out of 73 Canine warning 74 McClure and Flutie 75 Kick back 76 Game official 77 Kind of talk or fight 78 Bulletin board item

79 Toady’s reply 80 Hot pepper 81 Where les enfants learn 82 Fuel carrier 83 Faints with pleasure 85 — out (relax) 86 Half a bray 87 Hunks of cheese 90 Martini ingredient 91 Admirers 92 Zero 94 — nova 95 “The Second Time Around” trio 96 Cajun’s home 98 Horseshoe Falls locale 100 Two-way 101 Sailing vessels

103 Last 104 Less binding 105 Druid or shaman 108 Expound at length 109 “Odyssey” siren 110 Tunes for divas 111 Garden intruders 112 “Whatever — Wants” 113 Comparable 114 Mom’s mom 115 “I came,” to Caesar 116 Roquefort hue 117 Beyond question 118 Like a house cat 119 NFL broadcaster 122 Realty ad abbr. 124 “Who am — — say?”

ADVICE & PUZZLES

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COMICS

Daily / Daily-Chronicle.com Page Chronicle XX • Day, Date, 2012

Pickles

Brian Crane Pearls Before Swine

For Better or For Worse

Non Sequitur

Saturday, March 30, /2013 • Page C5 Northwest herald nwherald.com

Stephan Pastis

Lynn Johnston Crankshaft

Tom Batiuk & Chuck Hayes

Wiley The Duplex

Glenn McCoy

Beetle Bailey

Mort Walker Blondie

Dean Young & Denis LeBrun

Frank & Ernest

Bob Thaves Dilbert

Scott Adams

Monty

Jim Meddick Zits Hi and Lois

Rose is Rose

Pat Brady & Don Wimmer Arlo & Janis

Soup to Nutz

The Family Circus

Rick Stromoski Big Nate

Bill Keane

The Argyle Sweater

Scott Hilburn

Stone Soup

Grizzwells

Brianand & Greg Jim Borgman JerryWalker Scott

Jimmy Johnson

Lincoln Pierce

Jan Eliot

Bill Schorr

COMICS

Daily / Daily-Chronicle.com Page Chronicle XX • Day, Date, 2012

Pickles

Brian Crane Pearls Before Swine

For Better or For Worse

Non Sequitur

Saturday, March 30, /2013 • Page C5 Northwest herald nwherald.com

Stephan Pastis

Lynn Johnston Crankshaft

Tom Batiuk & Chuck Hayes

Wiley The Duplex

Glenn McCoy

Beetle Bailey

Mort Walker Blondie

Dean Young & Denis LeBrun

Frank & Ernest

Bob Thaves Dilbert

Scott Adams

Monty

Jim Meddick Zits Hi and Lois

Rose is Rose

Pat Brady & Don Wimmer Arlo & Janis

Soup to Nutz

The Family Circus

Rick Stromoski Big Nate

Bill Keane

The Argyle Sweater

Scott Hilburn

Stone Soup

Grizzwells

Brianand & Greg Jim Borgman JerryWalker Scott

Jimmy Johnson

Lincoln Pierce

Jan Eliot

Bill Schorr

Saturday, March 30, 2013 “Happy Bunny” Photo by: Joseph

Upload your photos on My Photos – DeKalb County’s community photo post! Photos on My Photos are eligible to appear in print in Daily Chronicle Classified. Go to Daily-Chronicle.com/myphotos

Administrative Assistant

Maintenance Mechanic Technician PepsiCo's Barrington R&D Facility is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic Technician. Extensive Maintenance, Machining, Welding, Electrical, PLC and Metal Fabrication skills are a must. Please apply to this position at: www.pepsico.com/careers Job# 24435BR

CITY OF DEKALB

Excellent customer service, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task. Proficient with Microsoft Office, Quickbooks. Event planning a plus. 20-25 hours / week. Send Resume to: Walcamp Outdoor Ministries 32653 Five Points Rd Kingston, IL 60145

BOOKKEEPER – PT

SYCAMORE

SUPER BOWL SHUFFLE Album in sleeve. Great condition. $25 each. 2 available. 847-515-8012 Huntley area

THURS, FRI, SAT MAR 28, 29, 30 9AM - 3PM

532 VICTOR ST.

10 hrs. per week. Flexible schedule. Please mail resume to:

By Elmwood Cemetary

First Baptist Church

Antiques, kitchen table, Curio cabinet, record cabinets, entertainment center, ETC!!

Attn: Finance Chair 349 S. 3rd Street DeKalb, IL. 60115

Has the following position available:

Patrol OfficerLateral Testing Requirements and application packets available from the City of DeKalb Human Resources, 200 S. Fourth St., DeKalb or www.cityofdekalb.com Application deadline is Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

DEBT COLLECTOR No experience required. RFGI in Sycamore is hiring debt collectors. Full Time/Benefits Excellent Pay. Fast Paced/ Must be good on a computer.

Pharmacist

NIU Health Services has an opening for a Pharmacist. This person will be responsible for dispensing pharmaceuticals to patients in accordance with state and federal laws and will act as an information resource to patients and medical staff at NIU Health Services. Current registration as a Professional Pharmacist with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation is required. Familiarity with pharmacy computer software systems and 2 years experience is preferred. For application information go to: www.hr.niu.edu/employment EEO/AA. Pre-employment Criminal background investigation required. Retail

Call (815) 895-8963

ASST. MANAGERS PAID VACATION MEDICAL INSURANCE PAID PENSION PLAN Apply: www.superpantry.com

Drivers

Class A CDL

Drivers: BLACK HORSE CARRIERS has openings in Batavia area: Local runs. Home Daily. Driver will handle freight. 4 to 5 day work week. Start times 12am and 12pm. Average $1000 to $1200 per week. These are full time positions come with full Medical Benefits, 401K, paid holidays and paid vacation. We also have part time positions available. If you have 3 yrs. Exp. and a Class A CDL with a clean MVR Call (630) 879-6410 or email to tim@blackhorsecarriers.com EOE. Drug Testing is a condition of employment.

Drivers

Drivers Wanted! *Top Pay *Sign-on Bonus *Midwest lanes *Predictable hometime *2012 and new tractors Call 1-800-851-8651 www.drive4kb.com

DAILY CHRONICLE CLASSIFIED www.Daily-Chronicle.com

Seasonal Drivers Needed

CDL with tanker and/or hazmat required. Class A preferred. Daytime, local farm deliveries. Farming background preferred. Positions available April-July, with the possibility for lots of overtime. Apply at any of the

Home Caregiver Available Professional, Dependable, Experienced w/ref's. Call Jennie 815-230-9639

SALE JUKE BOXES SLOT MACHINES ADVERTISING PRIMATIVES

Kane County Fairgrounds LPN & CNA only needed for home care in Elburn. Excellent working conditions. 630-365-1163.

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

MINIATURE BASEBALL BATS 16 bats - $50 for all. 847-515-8012 Huntley area

APRIL 3 & 4 WED. & THURS. 8-4 Food Available Admission $5.00 Sale Booths Available 630-881-4176

SLED - Little Tikes Baby Infant Child Red Sled With Back Support and Carrying/Pulling Rope, Like New, $20. 815-739-1953, DeKalb. STROLLER - Big Bird Baby Child Stroller With Adjustable Canopy Sun Shade With Seat Belt & Underneath Storage, Fully Collapsable, $25, 815-739-1953, DeKalb. STROLLER - Graco Duo Glider Double Baby Child Stroller Complete With Adjustable Canopy Sun Shades, Trays, Foot Rests & Seat Belts, Large Underneath Storage Area, Neutral Colors Navy Blue With Hints of Yellow & White, Fully Collapsable, Like New, $100. 815-739-1953, DeKalb.

Paint Brushes. NEW! $2/ea. 3 for $5. 630-365-5888 SHOWER DOORS (USED) from 44 inch wide shower stall. Chrome trim, opaque glass, good condition. Complete with track and screws. Doors are approx. 65” tall including track. Each door approx. 22.5” wide. $25 obo. 815-895-7486.

Precious Moments Dated 1987 Club Figurine, "Love Is The Best Gift Of All", Great Condition, No box, $8, DeKalb Area. 815-739-1953.

Hintzsche Fertilizer Locations4440 State Route 72, Kirkland or 1318 Steward Rd., Steward or at our headquarters in Troxel, IL.

Lindenwood, IL 61049 LOTS Of Great Stuff in HEATED Gym! Sale Dates

Large, oak with a sewing center. MUST SEE! $395. 630-406-6783 COUCH - Full sized couch. $40 815-756-4072

Curio Cabiner Corner Curio

McNay Truck Line is a regional carrier operating in Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, & Indiana. Drivers are home every weekend and usually get by the house a couple of times each week.

Paid Dock Bumps Paid Drop & Hooks Paid Detention Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Years of Service Pay Company Uniforms Great Equipment Blue Cross Health Insurance 100% No touch freight-EVER! Tolls Paid I-Pass Pre-Pass for Scales

Friday, April 5, 9am – 6pm with Bake Sale

MOVING SALE

$5 BAG DAY Saturday, April 6 9am – noon

1300 Cherry Dr Friday 3/29 and Saturday 3/30 9am to 4pm

CUTE LITTLE ESTATE SALE Friday March 29th, 9-7 (#s 8 am) Saturday, March 30, 9-4 Whispering Oaks. Mom's well-loved vintage, shabby chic, primitives- irons, brass knockers,crank Victrola, teapots, vintage linens, pottery, china, chamber pots, spittoon, quilt rack, Bing Grondahl, hutches, accent furniture, sewing machines, Chicago schoolhouse brass lamp, jewelry, tools, home & garden decor, ladies' quality fashions. Unique "finds" you'll love.

7 ft w/5 ft Lazy Susan, $100/obo. 815-784-9377 - Aft 7pm WOOD STAND (Not Particle Board) With One Shelf Across Top And One Across Bottom, great for any room, $12, DeKalb Area. 815-739-1953.

Men, Women & Children Clothes, Shoes, Jewelry, Books, Puzzles, CD's, Toys, Antiques, Linens, Household items, Decorations, Miscellaneous.

Horses Wanted: Will provide home for unwanted/unused horses & ponies 815-757-3715

Advertising Pencils: 400 unsharpened advertising 5”-6.5” (includes 70 6” left hand pencils) some very old $20 815-895-5732

JEWELRY BOX - Great For an anytime gift! Hanging Jewelry Box With Door To Display Photos In, Espresso Finish, New, $20. 815-895-5373. Sycamore.

Boots: Western, men's size 9, brown, excellent condition, Made in the USA $100 815-895-5732 FORMAL DRESS - Blue, size 12. Perfect condition. Asking $75. Call 815-761-7747.

Dryer. Maytag. Gas. White. Great condition. $299. 630-973-3528

FRIGIDAIRE AFFINITY ELECTRIC 5.8 cu.ft dryer, great shape, $260. 815-793-3808

RANGE ~ GAS Kenmore, white, 30”, very good condition! $175. 815-517-1460 Daily Chronicle Classified It works.

PRIME COU

MIRROR - Jewel Case Lighted 3Drawer Mirror With 1X and 5X Magnification Mirror, New, $15. Great for an anytime gift! 815-895-5373. Sycamore

TRY

3 BR Apartments Dishwasher On-Site Laundry Facility Playground Washer & Dryer Connection Sparkling Pool 230 McMillan Court Cortland, IL 60112

815-758-2910 income restriction apply

815-814-1224 !! !! !!! !! !! DeKalb 1BR $540, 2BR $640

We Pay The Best! For Junk Cars, Trucks and Vans No Title, No Problem. Same Day Pick-Up. 630-817-3577

Hillcrest Place Apts.

220 E. Hillcrest. 815-758-0600

hillcrestplaceaptsdekalb.com

DeKalb - Large Quiet 2BR

Newly remodeled, near NIU. Parking/heat/water incl, W/D, C/A. 815-238-0118 DeKalb – 1148 ½ Market St. 2 BD upper apt. 1st/sec dep. $600 month 815-756-6201 1988 Polaris Indy Snowmobile $500 obo 708-650-4132

DeKalb 1BR Garden Apt. Quiet 4-flat, laundry facilities, near park, no pets/smoking. $575/mo + elec. 815-827-3271 DEKALB ADULT, QUIET, REFINED Building. 2 Bedroom Apt with homey environment. Car port. For mature living. Excellent Location! No pets/smoking. Agent Owned. 815-758-6712

DeKalb Exc for Grad Students 2 bedroom in quiet building. W/D, parking, $725/mo. 815-895-5047

DeKalb Quiet 1 & 2BR

2004 Pontiac Grand Am Nice, clean, 4 door, 6 cylinder, 62K miles, new brakes, tires, A/C, aluminum wheels. $6795. 815-758-8517

DeKalb. Prime Rt 38 Location! 3 bay bldg w/office. $262,500. Adolph Miller RE. 815-756-7845 Two Apts. And Antique Store with inventory, Genoa, IL $135,000 847-836-1164

2007 Nissan Sentra 60174 $9500 815-757-0336

847-525-2519

A-1 AUTO

Will BUY UR USED

DeKalb Upper 1 Bedroom Just remodeled with all new bathroom, windows, carpet & more. Quiet area, available now. $485/mo. 815-718-4500

DEKALB ~ 3BR, 2BA

DeKalb ~ Pardridge Place Modern 2BR, LR, A/C, D/W, lndry.

FWD, 3.0L V6 engine, Sportstronic 6 speed auto trans. Pearl white with black cloth interior with leather accents. Bluetooth handsfree, 3 rd row seats, 6 disc CD/MP3, 29K miles.

$16,499.00

Lease, deposit, ref. No pets.

815-739-5589 ~ 815-758-6439

With new floors, garage. Near school and Rt 23. Pets OK. No smkng, $900/mo. 630-450-5372

2009 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS

CAR, TRUCK, SUV,

Cherished Teddies: 4” Round Wall Plaques, set of 3, “Faith, Hope, Charity” in boxes $12 815-895-5732 Merry Go Round: Easter Bunny 11”Hx6”W, new no box, plays “In Your Easter Bonnet” $20 815-895-5732 PARTY SUPPLIES - Huge Lot, Car, Speed Racer incl Invites, Thank yous, Decorations, Party Favors, Confetti, Gift Bags, Tablecloths, Birthday Ribbon + a whole Lot More $20, DeKalb. 815-739-1953.

$99 1st Month's Rent

815-814-1964

Stamps

Near I-88, $670 + 1st, last sec. Available May. 815-751-3806

Genoa~Country View Apts. DEKALB 1 BEDROOM Available Immediatley! Close to NIU, Free heat & water, quiet lifestyle. Varsity Square Apts. 815-756-9554 www.glencoproperties.com BIG APARTMENTS, LESS MONEY! Rochelle: 15 minutes from DeKalb! Studios, 1 BR & 2BR Starting at $395 Recently updated! Affordable heat. Walk to shops! (815) 562-6425 www.whiteoakapartments.net Now accepting Visa, M/C, Discover Rochelle: 15 minutes from DeKalb Studio SPECIALS Starting at $395 ONE MONTH FREE WITH AD Recently updated! Affordable heat. Walk to shops! (815) 562-6425 www.whiteoakapartments.net

Now leasing 1 & 2 Bedroom All remodeled, new appl, carpet. Large Apts, Country Lifestyle. 815-784-4606 ~ 815-758-6580

ROCHELLE 1 & 2 BEDROOM

Available now. Remodeled, clean and quiet, $425 & $550. 815-758-6580 ~ 815-901-3346

Rochelle 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A MUST SEE! 700 Sq. Ft. Eat in kitchen incl deck. $450/mo + utilities. Bill @ 815-501-0913

ROCHELLE LARGE 2BR DUPLEX Clean and quiet. Basement, laundry, 1 car garage, no pets. $550/mo + sec. 847-809-6828

Rochelle ~ Spacious 2BR TH New carpet, fresh paint, W/D hook-up. $595/mo,1 year lease. 815-751-4440

MOST CASH WILL BEAT ANY QUOTE GIVEN!! $400 - $2000 “don't wait.... call 2day”!! * 815-575-5153 * Chronicle Classified 877-264-2527

JOBS ANNOUNCEMENTS STUFF VEHICLES REAL ESTATE SERVICES

= Open House = Developments

real estate Area Open Houses - March 29-April 4, 2013

Daily Chronicle Classified and online at: www.Daily-Chronicle.com

BY BUYER DEMAND PRICE REDUCED TAKE ADVANTAGE NOW!

DeKalb Daily

9-5

1032 S. 7th St. DeKalb Southmoor Estates, Ofﬁce Staff, 815-756-1299

From $70s

Sycamore By Appt

Waterbury West Lane Sycamore Starting at $135,000 Directions to Somerset Farm: Rt. 23 to Bethany E to Somerset Lane S Century 21 Elsner Realty, Linda Tillis, 815-751-3159

By Appt.

Reston Ponds Sycamore 3-4 BR 2-3 Baths Starting $219,950 Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell, Keith & Jean Brunett, 630-209-6357

We Require-2 Years verifiable OTR Experience, Minimum Age 23, & Valid Class-A CDL w/hazmat & tanker

Apply Online at www.mcnaytruck.com or Call 800-747-0248

TABLE ~ ROUND

Friday & Saturday April 5 & April 6

BATAVIA

Entertainment Center

Cortland Estates

Will pay extra for Honda, Toyota & Nissan

BOOKCASE ~ HANDCRAFTED

RT 64 and JOHNSON AVENUE (1st street east of Peace Rd)

.41 Cents per Mile Paid on ALL Miles Loaded or Empty

Will beat anyone's price by $300.

TV - 27 inch Sanyo Television $25 815-217-4867 TV - 42” Dynex High Definition Compatible Television - $200. 815-217-4867

Miner Enterprises, Inc. a well established century-old supplier to the railroad industry has an excellent opportunity for a 2nd shift Senior Maintenance Mechanic. The qualified candidate should possess a minimum of 8-10 years experience in all areas of industrial maintenance including: injection molding maintenance, pneumatic, hydraulic and piping systems, 480v electrical, PLCs, welding and fabrication, hydraulic presses, and automated assembly equipment. This position will also be responsible for the troubleshooting and repairing of production and building machinery.

HOME TIME THROUGH THE WEEK AND WEEKENDS DEKALB, IL. AREAS

Old Envelopes

1990 & Newer

ESWOOD SCHOOL

Oak, good condition! $45.00. 815-895-6777 OFFICE DESK CHAIR on Wheels With Arm Rests, Dark Green & Grey In Color, $15, DeKalb Area. 815-739-1953

HIRING REGIONAL ROAD DRIVERS

I Buy

815-758-4004

SYCAMORE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SPRING THRIFT SALE

Drivers

WANTED!

RECORDS – Box of 44 country LPs, mostly 50s / 60s. Good cond. $15. Mike 847-695-9561

SR. MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 2nd Shift

907 Hampton Court

Wanted to Buy: Round Bales or large Bales of Hay. Call: 815-748-3782

Collections

lighted w/3 glass front 30”Wx72”H 3 shelves & storage on the bottom, oak finish $200 815-758-8529

MCHENRY

Fisher Price Ocean Wonders Kick & Crawl Gym For Ages Birth On Up, New, $15. 815-895-5373. Sycamore.

Precious Moments Wedding Figurine "The Lord Bless & Keep You" E-3114. Great Condition, No Box, $8, DeKalb. 815-739-1953.

Lindenwood is located 10 mi North of Rochelle, 15 mi South of Rockford, 18 mi West of DeKalb/Sycamore

JOBS ANNOUNCEMENTS STUFF VEHICLES REAL ESTATE SERVICES LEGALS Find it all right here in Daily Chronicle Classified

Softball 1st Baseman's Glove. U12 & under. Excellent cond. $15. 630-365-5888

I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs

LINDENWOOD

Thurs 3/28 & Fri 3/29 8-5 Saturday 3/30 8-1:00 *Saturday is $3.00 Fill a Bag Sale*

Large and small items. Furniture, Mower, Appliances are a few. Everything must go!!

Yardman Powerlite 22” Snowblower starts 1st/2nd pull, runs & like new $320/OBO 815-757-8007

!! !! !!! !! !!

304 Main St.

CAT ~ GREY Found Friday, March 15, 1 mile S of Shabbona. Please call to identify. 815-757-5669

Salary commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should send resume & salary requirements to: Jobs@minerent.com; Fax: 630-232-3198 or mail: Attn: Human Resources, MINER ENTERPRISES, INC., 1200 E. State Street, Geneva, IL 60134 EOE M/F/D/V

BUNNY RABBIT COSTUME - Crayola Hallmark Bunny Rabbit Easter Professional Costume Just In Time For Easter/Spring. Complete Including Head & Hat, Body, Bandana Scarf, Adjustable Overalls, Feet & Original Packaging Items. Fits Person Up To 7' Tall. Great Shape, $200, DeKalb. 815-739-1953

Outstanding Ranch Home with 3/5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms. A HALF ACRE LOT one owner home – over sized garage. SOOO MUCH TO TALK ABOUT. CALL NEDRA ERICSON, REALTOR

815-739-9997