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Monday, April 8, 2013

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Sycamore gets a taste of wine Local, A3

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DeKalb goes to dogs

Alderman makes push for moving mannequin

By DAVID THOMAS dthomas@shawmedia.com

Dave Baker 6th Ward alderman

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DeKALB – Alderman Dave Baker believes the First Amendment allows him to have a moving mannequin advertising his store in public, and he’s hoping the City Council sees it his way.

“If a person were to put a signboard around them or carry a sign, that’s free speech,” Baker said. “There shouldn’t be anything they can touch on that, that’s free speech.”

In its last meeting before Tuesday’s election, the council will discuss changing the city’s sign code so Baker, of the 6th Ward, can place an automated mannequin outside of his business. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. today at City Hall, 200 S. Fourth St. For a time, a mannequin named “Linda” advertised book buyback services outside Copy Service at 1005 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, which Baker owns. Baker believes DeKalb’s sign code, which prohibits moving or rotating signs of any kind, is unconstitutional and unreasonable.

After the issue surfaced in January, Baker turned off the motor that caused the sign to rotate and said he’d pursue a temporary permit.

“She’s just standing there holding a sign that goes into a circular pattern, instead of random jumping around,” said Baker, referring to businesses that will sometimes have employees dancing outside with advertising signs.

City Manager Mark Biernacki said he believes dancing sign-holders also would be considered illegal under the city’s sign laws. Currently, the city staff is not recommending changing the rules to account for moving signs of any kind.

“I think there’s a public purpose served in prohibiting moving signs because they do create a distraction, hence our recommendation,” Biernacki said. “If the council feels otherwise, we’ll attempt some legislation.”

Both Baker and Biernacki said Baker would not be able to discuss the issue as an alderman or vote on it. However, Baker said he would continue to use his rights as a citizen to keep talking about it.

Baker does not have an opponent in Tuesday’s election.

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Lisa Bettis of Goshen, Ind., trots her Bichon-Frise known as “Vogel Flights, Honor to Pillow Talk” during the nonsporting group at the Kennel Club of Yorkville dog show Saturday at Northern Illinois University’s Convocation Center in DeKalb. Bettis won second place in the competition.

For entrants, much primping goes into the prancing at shows

By JEFF ENGELHARDT jengelhardt@shawmedia.com

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eKALB – Northern Illinois University is accustomed to housing Huskies in the Convocation Center, but not the hundreds of terriers, poodles, Newfoundlands, bull mastiffs and other breeds that pranced throughout the building.

The NIU Convocation Center hosted

more than 1,000 dogs during the annual Kennel Club of Yorkville dog show on Saturday and Sunday. The two-day event was an all-breed show that featured competitions in seven different groups with those winners advancing for a chance to win best in show and a reserved place in the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York.

Competitors came from around the country, but it was a short trip for Glen-

view resident Sue Larkin, who is no stranger to long trips to win competitions.

Larkin has been a professional handler for more than 30 years and was at the Convocation Center event to show the No. 2 Great Dane in the country. She said the Crystal Lake family that owns the dog is one of many that hire her for handling services, which takes her from Kentucky

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U.S. Gen.: Taliban likely to be long-term threat

By ROBERT BURNS The Associated Press

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Gen. Martin Dempsey, U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, pins a Combat Infantrymen Badge on a soldier at Forward Operating Base Sharana in Afghanistan’s Paktika province Sunday.

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – The United States accepts that a diminished but resilient Taliban is likely to remain a military threat in some parts of Afghanistan long after U.S. troops complete their combat mission next year, the top U.S. military officer said Sunday.

In an Associated Press interview at this airfield north of Kabul, Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said he is cautiously optimistic that the Afghan army will hold its own against the insurgency as Western troops pull back and Afghans assume the lead combat role. He said that by May or

Inside A suicide bombing in Afghanistan killed five Americans, including 25-year old foreign service officer Anne Smedinghoff who grew up in River Forest.

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June, the Afghans will be in the lead throughout the country.

Asked whether some parts of the country will remain contested by the Taliban, he replied, “Yes, of course there will be.”

“And if we were having this conversation 10 years from now, I suspect there would [still] be contested areas because the history of Afghanistan suggests that there will always be contested areas,”

he said.

He and other U.S. commanders have said that ultimately the Afghans must reach some sort of political accommodation with the insurgents, and that a reconciliation process needs to be led by Afghans, not Americans. Thus the No. 1 priority for the U.S. military in its final months of combat in Afghanistan is to do all that is possible to boost the strength and confidence of Afghan forces.

Shortly after Dempsey arrived in Afghanistan on Saturday, the Taliban demonstrated its ability to strike.

It claimed responsibility for a suicide car bombing that killed five Americans – three soldiers

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8 DAILY PLANNER Today Big Book Study AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub. com.

Overeaters Anonymous: 10 a.m. at Senior Services Center, 330 Grove St., 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, DeKalb. www. kishhospital.org/programs; 815748-8962.

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., DeKalb. All are welcome.

New Hope Baptist Church Food Pantry: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the church, 1201 Twombly Road, 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, 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. 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., DeKalb. www. firstumc.net.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 66: 6:30 p.m. at 1204 S. Fourth St. in DeKalb.

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; 630-453-8006.

Sycamore Evening HEA: 7 p.m.

Part of the Homemakers Education Association. For meeting location, call Margaret at 815-895-9290.

ADD/ADHD Support Group: 7:30 p.m. at 14 Health Services Drive, DeKalb. For diagnosed adults and parents of diagnosed children.

Registration required. Contact Paul Legler at 815-758-8616 or CFC@ familyserviceagency.net.

Dustin Chapter 365, Order of the Eastern Star: 7:30 p.m. at DeKalb Masonic Temple at Fairview Drive and South Fourth Street.

Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 241: 7:30 p.m. at the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport corporate hangars in DeKalb. 815756-7712. www.EAA241.org.

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. Call Becky Beck Ryan, president, at 815-758-3800.

Weekly Men’s Breakfast: 8 a.m. at Fox Valley Community Center, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich.

Cost 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. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Oak Crest HEA: 9:30 a.m. at Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Center, 2944 Greenwood Acres Drive. Part of the Homemakers Education Association. Call Mary Lu at 815-756-4390.

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.

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8 TODAY’S TALKER

Airline passenger complaints surged in ’12 The ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON – Airline passengers are getting grumpier, and it’s little wonder. Airlines keep shrinking the size of seats to stuff more people onto planes, those empty middle seats that once provided a little more room are now occupied and more people with tickets are being turned away because flights are overbooked.

Private researchers who analyzed federal data on airline performance also said in a report being released today that consumer complaints to the Transportation Department surged by one-fifth last year even though other measures such as on-time arrivals and mishandled baggage show airlines are doing a better job.

“The way airlines have taken 130-seat airplanes and expanded them to 150 seats to squeeze out more revenue I think is finally catching up with them,” said Dean Headley, a business professor at Wichita State University who has co-written the annual report for 23 years.

“People are saying, ‘Look, I don’t fit here. Do something about this.’ At some point airlines can’t keep shrinking seats to put more people into the same tube,” he said.

The industry is even looking at ways to make today’s smaller-than-a-broom closet toilets more compact in the hope of squeezing a few more seats onto planes.

“I can’t imagine the uproar that making toilets smaller might generate,” said

Passengers travel through an airport Sept. 27 in Miami. Private researchers, who have analyzed federal data on airline performance, say in a report released today that consumer complaints to the Transportation Department surged by one-fifth last year even though other measures such as on-time arrivals and mishandled baggage show airlines are doing a better job.

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Headley, especially given that passengers increasingly weigh more than they use to. Nevertheless, “Will it keep them from flying? I doubt it would.”

In recent years, some airlines have shifted to larger planes that can carry more people, but that hasn’t been enough to make up for an overall reduction in flights.

The rate at which passengers with tickets were denied seats because planes were full rose to 0.97 denials per 10,000 passengers last year, compared with 0.78 in 2011.

It used to be in cases of overbookings

that airlines usually could find a passenger who would volunteer to give up a seat in exchange for cash, a free ticket or some other compensation with the expectation of catching another flight later that day or the next morning. Not anymore.

“Since flights are so full, there are no seats on those next flights. So people say, ‘No, not for $500, not for $1,000,’ ” said airline industry analyst Robert W. Mann Jr. Regional carrier SkyWest had the highest involuntary denied boardings rate last year, 2.32 per 10,000 passengers.

8GOVERNMENT MEETINGS Send a schedule of meetings to be included in this weekly column to news@ daily-chronicle.com, with “Government Meetings” in the subject line, or send a fax to 815-758-5059. Please provide committee name, date, time and location with the complete address.

Hampshire Fire Protection District: 6 sion: 7 p.m. at 720 James St. Hinckley Public Library District Board: p.m. at 202 Washington Ave. 7:30 p.m. at the Hinckley Community Build- Milan Township Board annual meeting: 6:30 p.m. in Lee. ing, 100 N. Maple St. Somonauk Village Board: 6:30 p.m. at TUESDAY the Somonauk Village Hall, 131 S. Depot St. DeKalb County Natural Hazards MitiDeKalb County Watershed Steering gation Committee: 11 a.m. at the DeKalb Committee: 7 p.m. at the DeKalb CounTODAY County Legislative Center, 200 N. Main St., ty Farm Bureau, 1350 W. Prairie Drive, DeKalb-Sycamore Area Transportation Sycamore.

Sycamore.

Study Technical Advisory Committee: Sycamore Public Library Board: 5:30 DeKalb County Board Economic 1:15 p.m. at the DeKalb County Highway p.m. in the board room at the library, 103 E. Development Committee: 7 p.m. at the Department, 1826 Barber Greene Road, State St. Legislative Center’s Freedom Room, 200 N. DeKalb.

Genoa-Kingston School District 424 Main St., Sycamore.

DeKalb City Council: 6 p.m. in room 212 Board Committee of the Whole: 6:30 DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commisat the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 S. p.m. at Genoa-Kingston High School, 980 sion: 7 p.m. in council chambers at the Fourth St. Park Ave., Genoa.

DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 S. Fourth DeKalb County Health and Human SerDeKalb County Board Executive ComSt. vices: 5:30 p.m. at the Legislative Center, mittee: 7 p.m. at Administration Building, DeKalb Public Library Board: 7 p.m. in Gathertorium west side, 200 N. Main St., 110 E. Sycamore St., Sycamore. the meeting room at 309 Oak St. Sycamore.

Genoa Tree Board: 7 p.m. at Genoa City Franklin Township Board: 7 p.m. at the Sycamore Township Board: 6 p.m.

Hall Council Chambers, 333 E. First St. Road District Building, Route 72 and Irene at the Sycamore Township Office, 545 Kingston Township Cemetery ComRoad, Kirkland.

Brickville Road. mittee: 7 p.m. at the Kingston Township Malta Village Board: 7 p.m. at Malta Cortland Township Board: 6:30 p.m.

Building, 301 Railroad St., Kingston.

Municipal Building, 115 S. Third St. at the Cortland Township Building, 14 S. Kishwaukee College Board: 7 p.m. in Hinckley-Big Rock School District 429 Prairie St. Room B-201 at the college, 21193 Malta Board Committee of the Whole: 6:30 Cortland Town Board: 7 p.m. at Cortland Road, Malta. p.m. in the Hinckley-Big Rock High School Town Hall, 59 S. Somonauk Road.

Malta Township Public Library Board: 7 Library, 700 E. Lincoln Highway, Hinckley.

Genoa Township Board: 7 p.m. at the p.m. at the library at 203 E. Adams St. Sandwich Community Fire Protection Genoa Township office, 221 Railroad Ave. Sandwich District Library Board: 7 p.m. District: 7 p.m. at the Sandwich CommuHiawatha School District 426 Board: 7 at the library at 107 E. Center St., Sandwich. nity Fire Protection District station, 310 E. p.m. at Hiawatha Middle School, 410 S. Squaw Grove Township: 7 p.m. at Hinck- Railroad St., Sandwich.

First St., Kirkland. ley Community Building, 120 Maple St., Cortland Fire Protection District: 7:30 Kaneland School District 302 Board: Hinckley. Annual meeting is Wednesday. p.m. at Cortland Fire Station, 50 W. North St. 7 p.m. at Kaneland High School, 47W326 Sycamore School District 427 Board: 7 Keslinger Road, Maple Park.

THURSDAY p.m. at Sycamore High School.

Kirkland Community Fire District: 7 DeKalb Design Review Committee: Afton Township Board: 7 p.m. at Elva p.m. at 3891 Route 72.

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Large Conference Hall, 16029 Walker Drive, DeKalb.

Village of Lee: 7 p.m. at the fire station Room at the DeKalb City Hall Annex, 223 S. Kirkland Public Library Board: 7:15 p.m. at Lee Road and County Line/Viking Vie Fourth St. at the library, 513 W. Main St. Road, northeast corner, in Lee. Park in the Sandwich Park District: 6:30 p.m. at the Genoa-Kingston Fire Protection rear of the building off County Line/Viking District Board of Trustees: 7:30 p.m. at Sandwich Park District Office Building, 1001 Vie Road.

N. Latham St. Genoa-Kingston Station 1, 317 E. Railroad Malta Fire Department: 7 p.m. at 308 E. Ave., Genoa.

DeKalb Park District Board: 7 p.m., folJefferson St. Sandwich Plan Commission: 7:30 p.m. lowing a study session at 6 p.m., at Hopkins Mayfield Township Board of Trustees: at City Hall Annex Council Chambers, 128 E. Park, 1403 Sycamore Road.

7 p.m. at the Town Hall, 26925 Church Genoa Plan Commission: 7 p.m. at Railroad St. Road, Sycamore.

Genoa City Hall Council Chambers, 333 E. Waterman Village Board: 7:30 p.m. at Sandwich City Council: 7 p.m. at the First St. Waterman Village Hall, 214 W. Adams St. Sandwich City Hall Annex, 128 E. Railroad Malta Plan Commission: 7 p.m. at 115 S. WEDNESDAY St. Third St. DeKalb Township Board: 4:30 p.m. at Sandwich Township annual meeting: Shabbona Township Board: 7 p.m. at 7 p.m. at the Sandwich Township building, 2323 S. Fourth St., DeKalb. Annual meeting the township garage, 204 S. Pontiac St., at 7 p.m.

201 W. Center St. Shabbona.

Maple Park & Countryside Fire ProtecSycamore Plan Commission: 7 p.m. at Paw Paw Township Board: 7 p.m. at tion District: 5 p.m. at 305 S. County Line Paw Paw Township Town Hall in Rollo, the Sycamore Center, 308 W. State St. Road.

2266 Suydam Road, Earlville.

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8STATE BRIEF Quinn: Slain U.S. diplomat was brave and selfless CHICAGO – Gov. Pat Quinn said a U.S. diplomat killed in Afghanistan was brave and devoted to protecting American and improving the lives of others.

Anne Smedinghoff was a 25-year-old foreign service officer from River Forest. She died Saturday when the group she was traveling with was struck by an explosion. They were en route to donate textbooks to students.

She is the first American diplomat to die on the job since last year’s attack on the U.S. diplomatic installation in Benghazi, Libya. Federal officials haven’t released the names of the four others killed.

Smedinghoff grew up in River Forest. She attended Fenwick High School, which is also the governor’s alma mater.

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Fresh faces coming to D-424 Only 1 incumbent running for 4 open seats

By JEFF ENGELHARDT jengelhardt@shawmedia.com

Andrea Azzo for Shaw Media

Steve Faivre of Sycamore and Stephanie Smrz of Bartlett sample wine during Lundeen’s Discount Liquors tasting event Saturday at Blumen Gardens in Sycamore.

Sycamore gets a taste of wine

By ANDREA AZZO news@daily-chronicle.com SYCAMORE – Wine connoisseurs often swirl a drink around in a cup, smell it, take a sip and think.

That’s what Sycamore resident Fernando Bourge did at Lundeen’s wine-tasting event in Blumen Gardens on Saturday.

Bourge’s friend, Dave Simone, called him an “expert” at tasting wine.

Bourge tasted one of the priciest wines there, called Robert Craig Affinity, that costs $49.99 at Lundeen’s Discount Liquors, 1099 W. Hillcrest Drive in DeKalb.

“It’s not bad,” Bourge said. “It’s a little dry for me, but it’s not that bad.”

Rachel O’Boyle, who buys wines for Lundeen’s, said there were more white wines Saturday because they are more available in spring.

Lundeen’s gets different wines each year to keep the event fresh, O’Boyle said.

“We try to make sure there’s something for everyone,” she said. “You’d be hard-pressed to not find something you’d like here.”

More than 200 people were at the event, which is held in the spring and fall. Twenty vendors attended, including the St. James Winery in Missouri.

St. James Winery featured fruit wines concentrated from blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and peaches. “[Our location] is local enough where you can drive there,” said Aja Carr, a St. James wine hostess. “[Visiting] is something you can do without much expense.”

Bartlett residents Eric Fuller and fiancée Stephanie Smrz drove almost an hour to attend the wine-tasting.

Fuller said he has been to a lot of wine-tasting events before, but this one was the nicest one yet.

“Most people know each other here,” Fuller said. “Be-

ing from a more metropolitan area, it’s not like this at all.”

Smrz agreed.

“Everybody’s kind of snobbish at the other ones,” she said. “This one’s different.”

Wine-taster Rebecca Weilbaker of Sycamore was with a group of friends. She said the event was an opportunity to socialize and discuss tastes. Weilbaker’s father-inlaw makes wine in his basement in California.

“I’m kind of picky,” Weilbaker said. “I’ve been blessed to try a lot of fabulous wines, so I know what regions I really like.”

Tapa La Luna made fresh sushi for the wine-tasters, and Tom and Jerry’s catered the event.

While the flowers were blooming in the rainy weather outside, people were drinking wine inside of Blumen Gardens.

“It’s a great way to start spring,” Fuller said.

GENOA – Clashes with city officials, contract disputes with food service and transportation employees and declining state funding will not deter Dale Pelley.

Pelley, the chairman of the Genoa-Kingston School District 424 board, is the only incumbent seeking re-election in a race that will seat at least three new members with five candidates competing for four spots.

The 16-year board veteran knows incumbency may not be to his advantage after a lawsuit with the city that cost residents tax dollars in legal fees for both sides, a contentious contract negotiation with bus drivers and lunch providers and last month’s decision to cut 14 teachers, personnel staff and programs including freshman sports.

But at a time where the state is failing to adequately fund school districts, Pelley said he believes the correct decisions were made to avoid a roughly $1 million deficit this coming year.

Pelley noted some decisions, such as casting the deciding vote that kept bus drivers and lunch staff in the district, should assist his re-election bid.

“I’m hoping the worst is behind the district,” Pelley said. “I think it’s helpful to have the history to know why we are in the position we are today.”

Challenger Heather Edwards said after attending board meetings for the past two years, she became concerned with the nature of cuts being made. While she understands cuts are necessary, she said programs such as music and art should be spared and equitable reductions need to be pursued.

She said when teachers

District 424 candidates

Kerri Sosnowski Challenger

Dale Pelley Incumbent Heather Edwards * Challenger Taunya Fischer * Challenger

Kristin Brynteson Challenger

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Election Central For complete coverage of local races, visit elections.dailychronicle.com. are cut, administrators and staff such as maintenance employees should not be excluded.

“Cuts, when they are made, have to be made equally across the board,” Edwards said. “You will never make everybody happy ... but the community should know it’s not just the teachers being cut.”

Taunya Fischer, treasurer for Kingston, said her experience in government gives her a inside perspective that could help the board.

Fischer said one of her main goals is to improve the transparency and communication of the board with residents and to inform those residents that changes they want often take time because of how government operates.

“There are ways that the board or the school district could better express what is going on and what their intentions are,” Fischer said.

“It is going to be difficult; however, I do think there is a way that everyone can work together and we can all find solutions that are equitable.”

Candidates Kerri Sosnowski and Kristin Brynteson could not be reached for comment over the weekend, but they did offer responses to the Daily Chronicle’s Election Central questions.

Sosnowski said she understood staffing cuts are necessary but urged the future board to aggressively pursue alternative revenue sources such as grants to enhance programs and educational opportunities, especially through additional technology.

“I would rather cut positions now and save our district from having to pay interest to a bank which will only further our debt,” Sosnowski said. “I guess it’s the lesser of two evils.”

Brynteson is highly involved in education as assistant director of Northern Illinois University’s Center for P-20 Engagement. The center supports mutually beneficial partnerships related to education and training at all levels from preschool through graduate studies in schools, workplaces and community settings.

She said pursuing innovative teaching strategies through technology and media would be important in preparing students for the future.

“As a past graduate of Genoa-Kingston, I am pleased with how the district prepared me for my future,” she said. “It is the responsibility of the school board to investigate creative solutions that are in the best interest of our students.”

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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 Brandon M. Graves, 20, of the 3200 block of Meadow Trail East in DeKalb, was charged Thursday, April 4, with disorderly conduct.

Phillip N. Bagley, 20, of the 100 block of North Campbell Avenue in Chicago, was charged Friday, April 5, with two counts of domestic battery.

James Brewer, 24, of the 5400 block of South Princeton Avenue in Chicago, was charged Friday, April 5, with criminal

Number of troops to go down • AFGHANISTAN Continued from page A1 and two civilians, including Anne Smedinghoff, a foreign service officer and the first American diplomat killed overseas since the terrorist attack Sept. 11 in Benghazi, Libya.

A fierce battle between U.S.-backed Afghan forces and Taliban militants in a remote corner of eastern Afghanistan left nearly 20 people dead, including 11 Afghan children killed in an airstrike, Afghan officials said Sunday.

There are now about 66,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

That number is to drop to about 32,000 by February and the combat mission is to end in December 2014. Whether some numbers remain into 2015 as military trainers and counterinsurgents is yet to be decided.

Dempsey spent two days talking to senior Afghan officials, including his counterpart, Gen. Sher Mohammad Karimi, as well as top U.S. and allied commanders.

He also visited a U.S. base in the volatile eastern province of Paktika for an update on how U.S. troops are balancing the twin missions of advising Afghan forces and withdrawing tons of U.S. equipment as the war effort winds down.

Paktika is an example of a sector of Afghanistan that is likely to face Taliban resistance for years. Bordering areas of Pakistan that provide haven for the Taliban and its affiliated Haqqani network, Paktika has been among the more important insurgent avenues into the Afghan interior.

While the province has a functioning government, Taliban influence remains significant in rural areas, as it has since U.S. forces first invaded the country 11 years ago.

“There will be contested areas, and it will be the Afghans’ choice whether to allow those contested areas to persist, or, when necessary, take action to exert themselves into those contested area,” he said.

Dempsey is encouraged by the recent development of coordination centers where a wide range of Afghan government agencies work together on security issues. He called it a “quilt” of government structures that links Kabul, the capital, to ordinary Afghans in distant villages.

trespass to property.

Camilla Samuel-Randolph, 24, of the 1000 block of Crane Drive in DeKalb, was charged Friday, April 5, with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Rudolph P. Echeverria, 19, of the 4400 block of North Cicero Avenue in Chicago, was charged Saturday, April 6, with consumption of alcohol by a minor.

Steven A. Reyes, 19, of the 5700 block of West Cullom Avenue in Chicago, was charged Saturday, April 6, with consumption of alcohol by a minor.

John M. Kobylak, 20, of the 6300 block of West 64th Street in Chicago, was charged Saturday, April 6, with consumption of alcohol by a minor.

James R. Sheneman, 26, of the 200 block of Anne Street in

Scott L. Baker, 25, of the 2400 block of North 7000 West Road in Bonefield, was arrested Saturday, April 6, on a warrant for harassment by telephone.

Mathew D. Brown, 29, of the 1300 block of Pleasant Street in DeKalb, was charged Saturday, April 6, with driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of marijuana.

Stacie D. Miller, of the 400 block of Linden Avenue in Wilmette, was charged Saturday, April 6, with retail theft.

Channeka A. Gatson, of the 1000 block of Draper Avenue in Joliet, was charged Saturday, April 6, with retail theft.

Ciara D. Gant, of the 600 block of Patterson Road in Joliet, was charged Saturday, April 6, with retail theft.

Wesley R. Richter, 18, of the

2500 block of Winfield Lane in Belvidere, was charged Sunday, April 7, with possession of alcohol by a minor.

Sergio Portillo, 24, of the 200 block of Wildwood Drive in North Aurora, was charged Sunday, April 7, with fighting within the city.

Jesus G. Gutierrez, 24, of the 300 block of Blackhawk Street in Aurora, was charged Sunday, April 7, with fighting within the city.

Jose F. Vargas, 24, of the 100 block of Acorn Drive in North Aurora, was charged Sunday, April 7, with fighting within the city.

Edgar Portillo, 26, of the 200 block of Wildwood Drive in North Aurora, was charged Sunday, April 7, with fighting within the city.

Ryan P. Burns, 22, of the 9700 block of South Tulley Avenue in Oak Lawn, was charged Sunday, April 7, with criminal trespass to property.

Gabriela Velasquez, 21, of the 1000 block of Boxwood Drive in Mt. Prospect, was charged Sunday, April 7, with driving under the influence of alcohol.

Marc L. Gentile, 21, of the 1200 block of Rushmore Drive in DeKalb, was charged Sunday, April 7, with battery.

Jacob W. Ackert, 21, of the 500 block of Wolverine Lane in Dixon, was charged Sunday, April 7, with battery and unlawful use of a weapon.

Josh W. Seany, 33, of the 1000 block of South First Street in DeKalb, was charged Sunday, April 7, with driving under the influence of alcohol.

Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Larry P. Johnson Memorial Fund, sent in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth St., DeKalb, IL 60115.

For information, visit www. andersonfuneralhomeltd.com or call 815-756-1022.

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eight children, Steven G. (Blanche) Wall of Sycamore, Barbara S. Baie of DeKalb, Michael D. (Barb) Wall of Sycamore, Diane M. (Wayne) Bergman of DeKalb, Kenneth J. (Laura) Wall of Sycamore, Julie K. Chesser of Sycamore, Marjorie A. (Steven) Holliday of Sycamore and Richard A. Wall of Sycamore; 12 grandchildren, Steffiene Butts, Stacey Somich, Sara Brown, Jennifer Guyman, Adam Baie, Nicholas Wall, Rachel Christ, Jeremy Chesser, Josh Chesser, Justin Holliday, Matthew Holliday and Paige Holliday; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elaine Paulette of St. Charles and Sharon (Rex) Brown of Tennessee; one brother, Erwin (Rosanne) Jungels of Earlville; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; great-grandchildren, Jaime Lynn Wall, Tracy Ann Wall and Joey M. Byrnes; and sisters- and brothers-in-law, Jean and Forrest Woodworth, Carol and Jerry Koenen, Betty and Eugene Newer and Fred Paulette.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd., Quiram Sycamore Chapel, 1245 Somonauk St., Sycamore, with the Reverend Dr. Janet H. Hunt officiating.

Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Sycamore.

A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 8, at the funeral chapel. For information or to leave a message of condolence, visit www.olsonfh.com or call 815-895-6589.

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8OBITUARIES a son, Douglas Eichler; and a brother, Michael Hill.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St., DeKalb. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home.

Cremation will take place at Finch Crematory after the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence, visit www. ronanmoorefinch.com.

Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St., DeKalb, IL 60115. For more information, call the funeral home at 815-758-3841.

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CAROLINE ‘JEAN’ EICHLER Born: Nov. 29, 1948, in Minot, N.D. Died: April 6, 2013, in Winfield, Ill. WINFIELD – Caroline “Jean” Eichler, 64, of DeKalb, Ill., died unexpectedly Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield.

Born Nov. 29, 1948, in Minot, N.D., she was the daughter of Lloyd and Orline June Hill.

Jean graduated from Minot High School in North Dakota, Class of 1966. She married John “Jack” Eichler on Feb. 27, 1971, in Park Ridge. They lived in Elmhurst before moving to DeKalb in 2001.

In the early 1990s, Jean was co-owner of Air Excellence, an air ambulance service. She was a member of the DeKalb Elks Lodge No. 765. She enjoyed reading, listening to music, taking care of her cats, and she loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by her mother, Orline June Hill of Minot; one daughter, Kristen Eichler of DeKalb; five grandchildren, Sarah Eichler of DeKalb, Marissa, Jason, John Willis Eichler II, and Joey Eichler, all of Palm Bay, Fla.; her siblings, Marelyn (Butch) Gross of Greensburg, Pa., Barbara Kapple of Bismarck, N.D., Alan (Cleo) Hill of Minot, Marla (Bill) Dykhoff of Minot and Robert (Terri) Hill of Rock Hill, S.C; and one daughter-in-law, Danielle (Wolff) Eichler of Palm Bay. She was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd; her husband, Jack; a daughter, Tracy Rodgers;

CHARLES A. HADERER LELAND – Charles A. Haderer, 91, formerly of Leland, Ill., passed away Feb. 26, 2013, at the DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center.

Please join family and friends in celebrating Charles’ life Saturday, April 13. Graveside services will be held at Leland Cemetery at 11 a.m. with lunch to follow at Leland United Methodist Church.

LARRY P. JOHNSON Born: June 10, 1936, in Bridgeport, Ill. Died: April 5, 2013, in Rockford, Ill. DeKALB – Larry P. Johnson, 76, of DeKalb, Ill., died unexpectedly Friday, April 5, 2013, at OSF Saint

Anthony Medical Center, Rockford.

Born June 10, 1936, in Bridgeport, he was the son of Lewis and Audrey (Jamison) Johnson. Larry married Jean A. Hardt on Dec. 18, 1954, in Shabbona.

Larry was employed by Swift & Company for more than 30 years and after retirement by Creative Calligraphy in DeKalb. He enjoyed golf, playing cards and shooting pool. He was a handyman and took great pride in doing things for family and friends. He was a member of the DeKalb Moose and former member of First Baptist Church in Shabbona.

He is survived by his children, Debra (Bill) Perian of DeKalb and Michael (Tami) Johnson of Malta; five grandchildren, Greg (Melissa) Perian of Malta, Katie (Zach) Coulter of DeKalb, Laura (Chris) Walters of DeKalb, Sara (Andy) Lyons of Sycamore and Heidi Johnson of Chicago; one great-grandchild, Hallie Perian; three brothers, Don (Flo) Johnson of DeKalb, Bill (Bev) Johnson of Cortland and Rick (Terri) Johnson of Somonauk; special companion, Cheryl Feinberg; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean, in 1989 and his parents.

The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, at Anderson Funeral Home in DeKalb with the Rev. David Marquardt of United Church of Christ in Rollo officiating. Burial will follow at Lily Lake Cemetery in Lily Lake.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, April 9, at Anderson

MARIAN S. WALL Born: July 2, 1933, in Detroit, Mich.

Died: April 5, 2013, in Sycamore, Ill. SYCAMORE – Marian S. Wall, 79, of Sycamore, Ill., died Friday, April 5, 2013, at her home.

Born July 2, 1933, in Detroit, Mich., she was the daughter of Bernard and Katherine (Brummel) Jungels. Marian graduated from Madonna Girls Catholic High School in 1951. She married George John Wall on Jan. 5, 1952, in Batavia.

Marian was happiest in the company of family and friends. She loved dancing with her husband, all kinds of music, gardening, quiet time with family in her puzzle room and walks to her favorite paradise she called “the pond” near her home. She had a special love for her cat, Mittens. She provided home child care, worked for Auto Meter in Sycamore and Sycamore schools.

She is survived by her husband, George J. Wall of Sycamore; all

From breeding, handling and grooming, costs can add up • SHOW Continued from page A1 to North Carolina on any given weekend.

“I love doing it, and you really need to love doing it because it’s a lot of hard work,” Larkin said of her schedule.

As a handler, Larkin runs the dog around the show ring and trains it to maintain posture during judges’ inspections. It’s one of many responsibilities that go into preparing a dog for competition – a process that usually requires three people.

From breeding, handling and grooming, costs can add up quickly for competitors.

Wisconsin resident Linda Hattrem contributes in all three areas but also received help from three other people while showing Digger the

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DeKalb, was charged Saturday, April 6, with domestic battery.

Haley A. Hluchy, 21, of the 700 block of Fotis Drive in DeKalb, was charged Saturday, April 6, with domestic battery.

Demetric D. Starling, 26, of the 13000 block of South Eggleston Avenue in Riverdale, was arrested Saturday, April 6, on failure-to-appear warrants for possession of marijuana and trespass and charged with criminal trespass to property.

Eduardo Valor, 30, of the 1100 block of State Street in DeKalb, was charged Saturday, April 6, with driving under the influence of alcohol.

Thomas J. Wolff, 22, of the 600 block of North Eddy Street in Sandwich, was charged Saturday, April 6, with driving under the influence of alcohol.

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ning American water spaniel, said top-level champion dogs can cost up to $60,000 a year when costs such as travel are included.

“The day I don’t get happy and excited to compete is the day I quit,” Hattrem said.

“It’s a passion.”

That passion has spread to a younger generation. Many competitors spend much of their lives in the competition circuit.

Nick Waters, a 23-year-old from Cary, became involved with dog shows after taking his first family dog to a sixweek obedience course. Since then, Waters has emerged as one of the top-ranked groomers in Groom Team USA and has started to learn the art of handling.

On Sunday, he was prepping a Doberman pinscher, Newfoundland, terrier and

others for competition.

“Learning the different grooming techniques for different breeds is a lifelong process,” he said. “You never stop learning when it comes to dogs.”

While the love of dogs keeps most competitors coming back, 40-year veteran Bryna Comsky said competitors soon realize its the people they meet and friends they make that are the most rewarding.

Comsky, who served as chief ring steward, said people’s common love for dogs breaks down language barriers and differences and unites those from all walks of life.

“I enjoy getting to rub elbows with people from all different cultures,” she said.

“It’s really a wonderful world to be a part of.”

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8OUR VIEW

8SKETCH VIEW

Ill. bills aiming to ease divorce process helpful

8LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Support United DeKalb party in DeKalb Township

designed by the genius of Thomas Jefferson in the Land Ordinance of 1785. They are the only governTo the Editor: ments in Illinois where citizens On April 9, voters in DeKalb can directly legislate. They provide Township face a choice in essential services with efficiency candidates, and many of them are unaware of the importance of and effectiveness.

But like other governments in township government in Illinois.

When I worked in a city govern- our state, they are being forced by the ongoing fiscal downturn ment in LaSalle County, I soon to provide more services with a found that the best organization declining revenue base. Confor helping those truly in need sequently, it is imperative that was the local township. The county government and the local we retain our current township nonprofit organizations often were officials, who are running as the not as effective in this area as the United DeKalb party.

Their experience and expertise township. is far more important than would Here in DeKalb, I have needed be the case were the times not so help from DeKalb Township a number of times. When Alzheitrying. We simply cannot afford to mer’s disease left me no choice elect people who lack the necesbut to put my mother in the coun- sary experience and understandty nursing home, the township ing of township operations. supervisor was most helpful and Steve Berg gave me some excellent advice.

DeKalb When I approached them, the township assessor and his staff Amesquita is right for have always been friendly and DeKalb Township clerk courteous. When my friends and neighbors challenged their assess- To the Editor: I’ve known Ric Amesquita since ments, they reported the same we both came to Northern Illinois sort of treatment. This in an office University as English instructors where the staff normally deals 33 years ago, and I’m pleased to with upset property owners. support him in his race to become This sort of professionalism is DeKalb Township clerk. the rule and not the exception in Ric is a gifted writer who’s pubour township. The township roads are in excellent condition. In short, lished two collections of poems; DeKalb Township is exceptionally he’s a thoughtful teacher, counselwell-run, and does all of this on a or and active citizen, too. He has a special rapport with people whose tight budget.

Our Midwestern townships were voices are often ignored, dating

back to his work as a legal aide for the Illinois Migrant Council.

Ric has been a contract specialist, negotiating with companies that supply all the equipment to Hines Veterans Hospital. That exacting work, requiring attention to details, has prepared him to carry out his duties as clerk.

I urge readers to vote for Ric Amesquita and his fellow members of the independent slate of DeKalb Township candidates on Tuesday.

sion. She provided vital services including expanded office hours, delivery of Meals on Wheels to constituents, assisting residents of nursing homes and general duties.

Please vote on Tuesday, and support Lydia Johnson as the write-in candidate for Cortland Township supervisor.

Jane Lindsay DeKalb

John Rey’s involvement makes him best candidate

To The Editor: I am writing in support of John Rey’s candidacy for mayor of DeKalb. In my role on the board of Write in Johnson for Conexión Comunidad, I saw John Cortland Twp. supervisor in action in his various community To the Editor: Unlike Las Vegas, what happens involvements.

I have to admit it crossed my in Cortland Township doesn’t stay mind on occasion, why does there. As a DeKalb resident, I have someone like John get involved in a vested interest in what happens the community – he’s not running in Cortland Township government. for office, he’s not getting paid.

DeKalb and Cortland share The answer: He is someone who school and sanitary districts. The cares about the future of DeKalb proposed Waste Management and has long committed himself to landfill expansion is of importance play a positive role in that future. A to all of us. look at his history of involvement Vital issues such as these require in the community is an impressive elected officials who are experitestament to this fact. enced and knowledgeable about Well, now he is running for township government. mayor, and I am delighted to be Lydia Johnson is a write-in able to vote for him on Tuesday. I candidate for Cortland Township believe he will bring independence, supervisor. She previously held experience and trusted leadership this position for eight years. During to the challenges facing all of us. her time as supervisor, Lydia led the Township Board in a “no” vote Dana Yarak against the garbage dump expan- DeKalb Joseph M. Gastiger DeKalb

Dear vendors, stop asking, ‘How did you like ...’

I’m shopping for a sweater online, and as so often happens, up pops a “tell us what you think” box. Or I’m on social media, and another social media company hijacks the screen, trying to sell me another product. Then there’s: “How did you like the app?”

“Tweet about us.”

“Leave a review.”

This does three things: It diverts my attention from the task at hand, it steals my time, and it annoys the heck out of me.

Go away. Stop harassing me. You’re panhandling for information.

I often use the Open Table app to make a restaurant reservation. The morning after, my inbox will inevitably hold a demand/ request that I review the restaurant: “How did you like the meal?”

My first childlike response is to wonder why I’m being asked. If I liked the meal, I’ll go back. If I didn’t, I won’t.

Now I understand what is wanted. I’m being asked to enhance the site’s value without being paid for my labor.

This is the business model underlying the Yelp-y world of amateur reviews. And it’s not always a nice business. Very busy people don’t review a restaurant unless they’re very busy owning it or very busy running a competing establishment.

(To outsiders giving your honest all: Why do you do it?)

VIEWS Froma Harrop In olden days, a professional restaurant reviewer – and some still exist – had a name and reputation attached to the opinion. I might disagree with a reviewer’s priorities, but I knew where that person was coming from. And I could reasonably assume he had no economic interest in the business being measured.

Moving on, don’t you marvel at being asked why you unsubscribed from an email list? That happened after I unsubscribed from Fandango’s “FanMail.” The reason, which I’ll share only with you, is that Fandango kept sending messages about movies I would not see if lightning destroyed my cable box and Netflix burned down.

In truth, I don’t recall signing up for FanMail, although chances are that I did so in an inattentive moment. Anyhow, after clicking “unsubscribe,” up came, “Help us improve your FanMail.” Yeah, in my next life.

I once used Teleflora to send Mother’s Day flowers and got trapped in some exotically crafted email dungeon. Some sites keep you permanently imprisoned unless you redo your email preferences.

I tried this on Teleflora, but to no avail.

Small print on the bottom of the pest message: “This is a one time only email message to thank you for your business, so there’s no unsubscribe option.” Forgive my presumption.

Perhaps after a glass too many, I had asked to receive “special offers.” If so, I accept my punishment. But, your honor, I did not deserve a life sentence.

Teleflora recently sent an email with this subject: “Get 25 percent off when you write a review.” If I do, please lock me up.

Some of you may be thinking: What’s her problem? Doesn’t she know how to filter email messages? To answer, she does know how, but that’s not the point.

The point is that these are vendors I’ve sort of invited into my life. I’ve created accounts with them. They should respect my time and intelligence and not bombard me with phony-friendly social-media talk about wanting to know what I think about this or that.

Some computer wants to know so that its human master can monetize my free labor and use the proceeds to buy a vineyard in Sonoma. I respect that aspiration. But as they say, time is money and some of us don’t work for free.

• Froma Harrop is a member of the Providence Journal editorial board.

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Although death and taxes are inevitabilities, among the newly married, the odds of divorce can be more of a coin flip.

According to U.S. census data, about 45 percent of DeKalb County residents older than 15 are in married relationships, a little more than 8 percent are divorced. Including people so young in the numbers might skew the data some, but that’s how the Census Bureau does it.

Does that mean a large portion of couples in the county will wind up in divorce court at some point? For the record Actually, Illinois had one of the country’s lowest divorce Although marriage is a rates in 2011, when there key family institution, diwere 2.6 divorces for every vorce is a reality for many.

1,000 people, according to And when it comes to the Centers for Disease Condivorce, whether the legal trol and Prevention. issues are about dividing Although marriage is a marital assets or child cuskey family institution, ditody, they can be difficult vorce is a reality for many. to navigate, contentious And when it comes to and expensive. divorce, whether the legal Part of that is because issues are about dividing divorce is more emotionally marital assets or child custody, they can be difficult to charged than a lot of other navigate, contentious and legal matters. expensive.

Part of that is because divorce is more emotionally charged than a lot of other legal matters.

Two bills, House Bill 1029 and Senate Bill 31, are trying to establish the Uniform Collaborative Law Act to help resolve divorce disputes through collaboration outside of the courtroom.

We think the ideas behind the legislation make sense.

We encourage thoughtful approaches to resolving such disputes.

Any approach that would move divorce matters along more efficiently and with fewer court appearances is of benefit to all parties involved.

Litigation is costly both for the individual parties and the public, not to mention time-consuming and aggravating.

When children are at the center of disputes, the process also can be damaging for the entire family.

Other states have passed similar laws, including Hawaii, Nevada, Ohio, Texas and Utah.

No one gets married planning for a divorce, and few anticipate the level of acrimony that can follow a breakup.

But everyone deserves a reasonable resolution, which is what this legislation hopes to provide.

8 LEGISLATIVE DIRECTORY State Sen. Tim Bivins R-45, Dixon 629 N. Galena Ave. Dixon, IL 61021 Phone: 815-284-0045 Fax: 815-284-0207 Email: senatorbivins@grics.net State Sen. Dave Syverson R-35, Rockford 200 S. Wyman St. Suite 302 Rockford, IL 61101 Phone: 815-987-7555 Fax: 815-987-7563 Email: info@senatordavesyverson.com State Rep. Tom Demmer R-90, Dixon 1221 Currency Court Rochelle, IL 61068 Phone: 815-561-3690 Email: tom@tomdemmer.com Website: www.tomdemmer.com State Rep. Robert Pritchard R-70, Hinckley 2600 DeKalb Ave., Suite C Sycamore, IL 60178 815-748-3494 Fax: 815-748-4630 Email: Bob@PritchardStateRep.com Website: www.pritchardstaterep.com DeKalb County Board Chairman Jeffery L. Metzger, Sr. Legislative Center 200 N. Main St. Sycamore, IL 60178 Phone: 815-895-7189 Fax: 815-895-7284 Email: jmetzger@dekalbcounty.org Website: www.dekalbcounty.org Gov. Pat Quinn D-Chicago 207 Statehouse Springfield, IL 62706

Phone: 800-642-3112 Email: governor@state.il.us Website: www.illinois.gov U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren R-14, Winfield 1797 State Street, Suite A Geneva, IL 60134 Phone: 630-232-7104 Fax: 630-232-7174 427 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C., 20515 Phone: 202-225-2976 Fax: 202-225-0697 Website: hultgren.house.gov U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger R-16, Manteno 628 Columbus Street, Ste. 507 Ottawa, IL 61350 Phone: 815-431-9271 Fax: 815-431-9383 Washington, D.C., office: 1218 Longworth HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-3635 Fax: 202-225-3521 Website: www.kinzinger.house.gov U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin D-Illinois 309 Hart Senate Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-2152 Fax: 202-228-0400 Website: www.durbin.senate.gov U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk R-Illinois 387 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-2854 Fax: 202-228-4611 Website: www.kirk.senate.gov President Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20500 202-456-1111 Website: www.whitehouse.gov

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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Wheelchair basketball at NIU Event gives The Rockford Chariots will square off against the Chicago Hornets in a wheelchair basketball game scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center. Admission and parking are free.

The event marks the third consecutive year that a wheelchair basketball game has been sponsored

by NIU’s Presidential Commission on Persons with Disabilities.

“This is our third year hosting the event,” said Greg Long, chair of the commission. “One of the most surprising insights for most spectators is how competitively these teams play. They are there to win.

It’s not unusual for players to run into each other, see someone throw a pass behind their back or sink a three-point shot. The players’ approach to the game is invaluable in helping fans see disability as only one aspect of a person.”

Both the Rockford Chariots and Chicago Hornets are affiliated with the National Wheelchair Basketball Association, which is comprised of more than 200 basketball teams in 22 conferences and seven divisions.

It was founded in 1948 and today consists of men’s, women’s, intercollegiate and youth teams throughout the United States and Canada.

Long added, “I encourage everyone to come out to this game. It’s a family friendly activity and provides a new experience for most people. Perhaps most importantly, the game provides an opportunity to dispel myths about people with disabilities. We are all, first and foremost, people.”

The event will also feature free-throw contests and a raffle drawing.

For more information contact Sheila Milan at smilan@niu.edu or 815-753-9714, or Greg Long at glong@ niu.edu or 815-753-6508.

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A Rockford Chariots player takes a shot. at last year’s event.

Local author visits Genoa library Wednesday A Genoa author writing under the name Kerri Cullen will conduct a program and book signing at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Genoa Public Library.

In Cullen’s debut young adult novel, “The Mystery of Marek Manor,” readers will meet Katie Hartley, a 13-year-old girl who moves to Wisconsin and discovers a tiny door in a closet of her old farmhouse.

She can’t help but find out what’s on the other side. Her curious quest leads to

uncovering truths about the disappearance of the manor’s first owner, as well as longheld secrets some prefer remained in the past.

Cullen will read an excerpt from the book and discuss the rest of her upcoming trilogy. She will share insights about creating the stories, generating ideas and the perils/benefits of self-publishing. Signed books will be available for $8 each.

In related news, inspired authors and

local writers are invited to join Genoa Library’s Adult Writer’s Group. The kick-off program is at 6:30 p.m. May 8. The initial meeting will establish ground rules for the group, the frequency of follow-up gatherings and other goals. The library also plans to launch a Young Author’s Group beginning next school year.

Contact craig@genoalibrary.org or call 815-784-2627 for more information about Cullen’s visit as well as the writer’s group.

According to the UCLA Higher Education Institute, youth who volunteer are more likely to do well in school, graduate, vote and be philanthropic. Young people who volunteer just one hour a week are 50 percent less likely to abuse drugs, alcohol or tobacco or to engage in destructive behavior, according to the Search Institute.

DeKalb County KEYS (Keep Encouraging Youth to Succeed) and Kishwaukee United Way are hosting the second annual Care or Be Square Youth & Family Volunteer Fair for DeKalb County middle and high school youth from 6 to 8 p.m. April 16 at the Hopkins Park Community Center, 1403 Sycamore Road in DeKalb.

“Not long ago, our research found only 22 percent of DeKalb and Sycamore youth report they are given useful roles in the community,” said Mary Hess, asset specialist at DeKalb County KEYS Initiative and Ben Gordon prevention and education program, said in a news release. “The youth and family volunteer fair is one way we can let our kids know that they can make a valuable contribution in the communities where they live.”

The Care to Be Square Youth & Family Volunteer Fair is free and open to students from all DeKalb County middle and high schools. It is designed to facilitate volunteer connections and help ignite the volunteer spirit that has shaped our community. Organizers hope to provide young people and their families with myriad opportunities that will complement both their interests and schedules.

Twenty or more local organizations will be on hand to talk to youth about volunteer opportunities. Fair visitors will receive a booklet to help them navigate the fair and learn about additional opportunities. Information about community service-based scholarships will also be available.

Thanks to the DeKalb Township Committee on Youth, all fair visitors can enter their name into a drawing to win an iPod touch.

For more information, call Mary Hess at 815756-8501, ext 111.

8BRIEFS Free vision and hearing screening offered Free vision and hearing screening tests, provided by the Lions Club and the Lions of Illinois Foundation, will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesday in a mobile screening unit that will be parked at the dining room entrance on the east side of the Fox Valley Older Adult Services building located at 1406 Suydam Road in Sandwich.

The quality of life for people with vision or hearing loss is dramatically impacted. Since early detection of hearing loss is critical, people are encouraged to take advantage of this free screening. The hearing test takes only a few minutes, and participants are given the results immediately.

To find out more about FVOAS, call 815-786-9404.

Pilot’s Bill of Rights to be discussed Brandt Madsen, with the law firm of Smith Andersen, will be at DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport tonight to discuss the “Pilot’s Bill of Rights” with all pilots and mechanics. The DeKalb area EAA Chapter 241 will host this event at 6:30 p.m. for light refreshments and the presentation will start promptly

at 7 p.m.

Brandt will provide a presentation on the “Pilot’s Bill of Rights” exploring what it is, why it is necessary, and how it applies to every certificate holder. The legislation is a first step toward leveling the playing field for airmen and mechanics that find themselves on the wrong side of an FAA investigation.

The meeting will be in the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport FBO building, Fly America (east) hangar at 3232 Pleasant St., DeKalb. All pilots, mechanics, flight instructors and student pilots should plan to attend this informative presentation.

More information is available at www.eaa241.org.

NIU Showcase of Student Writing is Wednesday The Northern Illinois University Showcase of Student Writing will take place from 3 to 5 p.m.

Wednesday in the Duke Ellington Ballroom of the Holmes Student Center.

Sponsored by the English Department’s First-Year Composition Committee, this event is free and open to the public.

The Showcase provides a forum for hundreds of students in various English classes to share their research with a public au-

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dience. Students present their projects through a combination of visual and written material, often including a participatory element for audience members, such as games, polls and quizzes.

Showcase judges will choose the top three projects displaying exceptional research, critical thinking, delivery, and visual rhetoric. Attendees also will vote for an audience favorite.

The winners will be announced at the end of the Showcase and will be awarded monetary prizes.

People with a disablility can try scuba diving Freedom Divers International Foundation and Northern Illinois University’s Department of Kinesiology will partner once again to offer a Try Scuba course for disabled veterans and persons with disabilities and their families.

This Try Scuba course is free, and will allow participants the opportunity to submerge and explore the freedom they may never have thought possible.

Instructors work to develop an outlet for family bonding, by providing the opportunity for everyone to enjoy the weightlessness of the underwater world, and the freedom this allows those with disabilities to interact with others in a way they may have never had otherwise.

The foundation has offered these courses for many years, and has worked closely with Walter Reed Army Hospital, Bethesda Naval Hospital and Ft. Campbell, Ky., as well as Edward Hines VA Hospital in Chicago with wounded veterans since 2003. More than 200 soldiers and their family members participate in the Upper Keys Warrior Dives held semi-annually in Key Largo, Fla. The program will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Each participant will be allotted a 30-minute session. A time will be given upon registering for the program. Try Scuba students will need a medical release from their physician to participate.

For more information or

to sign up for a session, call 815-528-7753 or email info@ freedomdiversinternational.org.

Events celebrate library centennial The Hinckley Public Library District has come a long way from its start in April 1913.

For the first 50 years, the library was supported entirely by donations and two bake sales per year. In 1963, voters passed a referendum to make the library tax supported. It has progressed through two name changes, seven directors since 1964, two relocations and a recent renovation. The library expanded its usable space by annexing the adjoining meeting room, tearing down a wall and turning it into a children’s room.

Work was completed just in time for National Library Week and the 100th Birthday Celebration, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Friday with Game Night for Grown-Ups, for anyone 16 and older.

To celebrate a century of service to the community the library is holding an open house

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from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. April 15, with birthday cupcakes, coffee and punch.

Free one-on-one computer instruction will be offered throughout National Library Week (April 15-20). Registration is available at the desk.

Tom Riley will give a presentation on Lasagna Gardening and Beyond at 6 p.m. April 17.

On April 18 South Moon BBQ will donate 10 percent of the day’s total sales to the library to help purchase a community table.

HEALTH Tips Lisa Brandt, RD, LDN Hy-Vee Dietitian

Walnuts for On-the-Go Wellness If you are looking for a delicious, nutritious and convenient snack to survive business travel or vacation, walnuts are the perfect choice.

Walnuts have a unique fat profile when compared to other nuts. Walnuts are mostly comprised of heart-healthy polyunsaturated fats, including the essential alpha-linolenic omega-3 fatty acid. Just an ounce of walnuts provides 2.5 grams of alpha-linolenic acids, meeting the daily recommendation. This high-fat, high-energy food is also a good source of protein, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium.

Uses: • Make a yogurt parfait with chopped walnuts and fresh berries.

• Sprinkle walnut halves on oatmeal.

• Coat fish or poultry with chopped walnuts and herbs.

• Top pasta dishes with walnuts.

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AROUND THE COMMUNITY

Daily Chronicle / Daily-Chronicle.com Monday Mom’s Time Out: 9 a.m. to noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at South Prairie School, Sycamore. Ages range from 10 months to 7 years old.

Cost for residents is $9, non-residents cost $10 per day. 815-895-3202.

Free blood pressure clinics: no registration required.

• 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital Roberts Conference Center, DeKalb.

815-748-8962 or visit www.kishhospital. org/programs.

• 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Valley West Community Hospital, 11 E. Pleasant Ave., Sandwich. 815-786-3962 or www.valleywest.org.

• 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at KishHealth Family & Specialty Care in Genoa.

• 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays KishHealth Family & Specialty Care in Waterman.

Story Time at Panera Bread: 9:30 a.m. at 2476 Sycamore Road, DeKalb.

For preschool age children. Registration required; call the Youth Desk at 815-756-9568, ext. 250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org.

Tale Weavers - Rapunzel: 4 to 5 p.m. at Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St. Snack, craft and discussion.

No registration required. 815-8952500, ext. 28.

Kiwanis Club of DeKalb: 5:30 p.m. at the Elks DeKalb Ldoge BPOE 765 at 209 S. Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb. Club president is Tarryn Thaden. Contact: dekalbkiwanis@gmail.com. 815-7566912. www.dekalbkiwanis.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 provided but attendees can bring their own. info@dekalbchess.com or visit www.

DeKalbChess.com.

DeKalb Rotary Club dinner and business meeting/program: 6 p.m.

Mondays at Ellwood House Museum, 509 N. First St. in DeKalb. Contact: Jim Allen at 815-787-0800.

New Yoga Classes in DeKalb: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at DeKalb Area Women’s Center (men welcome), 1021 State St. in DeKalb. Beginner to advanced. $12 per class for drop-in or 10 classes for $100 if you buy a class pack.

Bring a yoga mat. bodyfirstmfr.com.

Bedtime Stories: 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Contact Youth Services at 815-756-9568, ext.

250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org.

Star Wars Character Rings: 7 p.m. in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Contact Youth Services at 815-756-9568, ext. 250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org.

Experimental Aircraft Association

Chapter 241: 7:30 p.m. in the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport corporate hangers. www.EAA241.org. Contact: Rose Ellen May at 815-375-1772.

Tuesday Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary: 7 a.m. at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, 1 Kish Hospital Drive in DeKalb. Contact: Becky Beck Ryan, president, 815-7583800.

Tales for Twos: 9:30 a.m. in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Contact Youth Services at 815-756-9568, ext.

250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org.

Storytime: 10 a.m. at Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St. Toddler time for ages 18 month to 3 with a caregiver directly participating and helping child.

Colorful Branch Craft: 10 a.m. today or 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Contact Youth Services at 815-756-9568, ext. 250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org.

Barb City Business Network International: 11:30 a.m. at Fatty’s Pub and Grille 1312 W. Lincoln Highway DeKalb.

Opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Contact: Joan Protano at 815-739-4329.

April Story Time: 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. at Hinckley Public Library. Sign up at the desk. 815-286-3220.

Lego Group: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Hinckley Public Library. All Legos supplied. All ages welcome. 815-286-3220.

Teacher in the Library: 4 to 5:15 p.m. today and Wednesday in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. For children in the DeKalb School District in grades 3-5 to receive assistance with homework. Limit 5 students. Register at Youth Services at 815-756-9568, ext.

250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org.

Zumba Classes: 5 p.m. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays, 7:45 a.m. Saturdays at DeKalb Park District Sports and Rec Building, 1765 S. Fourth St. Hosted by Jill Farris, certified Zumba instructor.

Call 815-756-8560.

Free Homework Help Nights: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and most Thursdays at Neighbors’ House, a nonprofit, faith-based, community-development organization, at the corner of Fifth and Pine streets in DeKalb. No-cost homework help provided for DeKalb County students, grade 4 through high school. NeighborsHouse@frontier.com or 815-787-0600.

DeKalb Area Toastmasters: 7 p.m. Check the website calendar for meeting location. For adults who want to practice public and extemporaneous speaking, networking, leadership and mentoring. www.dekalbtoastmasters. org, or call Larry at 815-756-2867.

Magic Muffins Discuss a Book!:

6:30 p.m. in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Limit of 12 tweens (ages 10-14).

Sign-up ends at 8 a.m. the morning of the program. Register in person, online, by emailing darcyt@dkpl.org, or by calling 815-756-9568, ext. 250.

Muslim Journeys: 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Maham Khan, from the Interfaith Youth Core, will speak about bridging cultural divides and creating positive and engaging cooperative relationships. 815-756-9568, ext.

280, or email stever@dkpl.org.

Pathways Connect Gathering Group: 7 to 8 p.m. at Allergies, Aches & Pains Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center, Ltd., 130 N. Fair St., Sycamore.

This fun and nurturing group, led by Dr. Teresa Melton, supports, educates and empowers parents to meet their children’s needs. To RSVP, email DrTMelton@aol.com or call 815-895-2059. www.pathwaystofamilywellness.org Kishwaukee Valley Barbershop Chorus rehearsals: 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St. in DeKalb. Contact: 815-895-5955 or 815-756-3004.

Male singers of all ages are invited to learn to sing in harmony.

Wednesday Master Networkers Chapter, Sycamore Business Network International: 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St., Sycamore. Opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. ontact: Jon Bockman, president, at 815-7931832.

April Story Time: 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. at Hinckley Public Library. Sign up at the desk. 815-286-3220.

Sycamore High School Class of 1944 reunion over coffee: 10 a.m. at Towne Square Restaurant, 351 N. Main St. in Sycamore.

Storytime: 10 a.m. at Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St. For 3- to 5-year-olds able to participate in the activity room without caregiver assistance.

Toddler Time: 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Contact Youth Services at 815-756-9568, ext.

250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org.

Kishwaukee Kiwanis: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hopkins Park Community Room in DeKalb. www.KishKiwanis.org.

Contact: Amy Polzin at APolzin87@ yahoo.com.

Sycamore Rotary Club: Noon at Mitchel Lounge, 355 W. State St. in Sycamore. www.sycamorerotary.org.

Contact: Brian Adams at 815-762-5946.

DeKalb Noon Lions Club: Noon in the Blackhawk East Cafeteria at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb. Members

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welcome all interested people.

Memories of DeKalb Ag: 2 to 4 p.m.

Wednesdays and Sundays at Nehring Gallery, Suite 204, 111 S. Second St., DeKalb. Free admission and open to all.

815-756-8737, daaha.inc@gmail.com.

April Movie Day: 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Hinckley Public Library. Showing of “Rise of the Guardians.” 815-286-3220.

Rock Painting, Bilingual: 4 p.m. in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Contact Youth Services at 815-756-9568, ext. 250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org.

Chess Game Play: 6 to 8 p.m. at Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore. Free, open chess game play, all ages and skill levels are welcome. info@dekalbchess.com or visit www.DeKalbChess.com.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting: 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the meeting room at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. 815756-9568, ext. 220, or email dkplref@ dkpl.org.

Sycamore Lions Club: 7 p.m. at MVP’s Regale Center, 124 1/2 S. California St., for service-minded men and women interested in improving their community. Information can be found at www.sycamorelions.org or call Jerome at 815-501-0101.

Kishwaukee Amateur Radio Club: 7 to 9 p.m. at Community of Christ Church, 1200 S. Malta Road, DeKalb.

KARC meets the second Wednesday each month. www.kish-club.org/ vetesting.html.

Fox Valley Bicycle and Ski Club: 7 p.m. at Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. The club invites DeKalb County cyclists to attend its rides, programs and other events throughout the year. programs@fvbsc.org.

Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem DeKalb Shrine 47: 7:30 p.m. at DeKalb Masonic Temple, Fairview Drive and Fourth Street.

Bingo nights: 7:15 p.m. at Sycamore Memorial Veterans Home, 121 S. California St. Contact: Robert Fleetwood at 815-895-2679. The public is invited.

Greater Kishwaukee Area Band rehearsal: 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the band room at Huntley Middle School in DeKalb. Contacts are Sue at 815-8994867 or John at 815-825-2350.

Thursday Storytime: 10 a.m. at Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St. For 3- to 5-year-olds able to participate in the activity room without caregiver assistance.

Bilingual Story Time: 11 a.m. in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Contact Youth Services at 815-756-9568, ext.

250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org.

Colorful Branch Craft, Bilingual: 11:30 a.m. in the Youth Services

Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Contact Youth Services at 815-756-9568, ext. 250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org.

Stitch Niche Club: 5 to 6 p.m. in the meeting room at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Bring your own supplies such as yarn and crochet hooks. No sign-up necessary. Contact Emily at 815-756-9568, ext. 265, or email emilyg@dkpl.org.

Wildcard: Star Wars Origami: 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Program for DeKalb area teens only. Call 815-7569568, ext. 280, or email stever@dkpl. org.

Storytime: 7 p.m. at Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St. For 3- to 5-year-olds able to participate in the activity room without caregiver assistance.

Sycamore American Legion Post 99 member meeting: 7 to 8 p.m. at Sycamore Veterans Memorial Home, 121 S. California St., Sycamore. For more information, call 815-895-2931, email janderson@parentpetroleum. com or visit www.sycamorevetsclub. org/americanlegion.htm.

DeKalb Area Garden Club: 7 p.m. in the Vista Room at Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Center, DeKalb. Contact: Tom Riley at 815-756-6686.

Friday Bunco!: 12:15 p.m. in the senior lounge at Fox Valley Older Adult Services, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich.

Come experience the many great benefits to laughter. Cost to play is $1.

Computer Help! Lab: 1 to 3 p.m. in the meeting room at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Practice your new computer skills. No sign-up required.

815-756-9568, ext. 220, or email dkplref@dkpl.org.

Email Intro: 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the meeting room at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Sign-up by calling 815-7569568, ext. 220, or emailing dkplref@ dkpl.org.

Peace vigil: 5 to 6 p.m. at Memorial Park at First Street and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. The DeKalb Interfaith Network for Peace and Justice Peace Circle follows at 6 p.m. 815-758-0796.

Troop support rally: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fridays at First Street and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, across from Memorial Park.

Game Night for Grownups: 6:30 p.m. at Hinckley Public Library. 815286-3220.

DAWC activities and gallery viewings: 7 to 9 p.m. at DeKalb Area Women’s Center, 1021 State St. in DeKalb.

Contact: 815-758-1351 or dawc@ niu.edu. All are invited to events; an entrance with an accessible lift is near the alley north of the building. Free

parking is located at 415 N. 11th St., a half block south of the center.

Elburn Lions Club Bingo: Doors open at 5 p.m. at 500 Filmore St. Early Bird Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by the first of four progressive raffles. Food and drink are available for purchase. 630-365-6315. Bingo license B-04001.

Nooks and Crannies: The Library Tour: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Adult Services Department t DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. No sign-up. Free.

Email dkplref@dkpl.org or call 815-7569568, ext. 220.

Saturday AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Help: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the meeting room at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Bring photo ID, all tax documents and last year’s return. No sign-up required.

815-756-9568, ext. 220, or email dkplref@dkpl.org.

Dia de los Ninos Celebration: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St. Webster family will perform a traditional Philippine dance, the Tinickling at 11 a.m. Rayitos del Sol, traditional Mexican dancers sponsored by Conexion Comunidad, will perform at 2 p.m. Cookies and punch served in the Children’s Activity Room.

Computer Basics: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the meeting room at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Sign up online or at the Reference Desk or call 815-7569568, ext. 220.

Saving and Finding Your Computer Files: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the meeting room at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Sign up online or at the Reference Desk or call 815-756-9568, ext. 220.

Sunday Computer Class – MS Word I: 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the meeting room at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Sign up online or at the Reference Desk or call 815-756-9568, ext. 220.

Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Museum: 2 to 4 p.m. and by appointment at 622 Park Ave. in Genoa. Contact: 815-784-5559, for appointments other days.

Computer Class – MS Word II: 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the meeting room at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Sign up online or at the Reference Desk or call 815-756-9568, ext. 220.

Society for Creative Anachronism events. Visit www.carraigban.org/ or call 815-739-5788 or 815-986-5403 for other information. Middle Ages-Renaissance history re-enactors and those interested in “stepping into the past” are welcome.

• Armored fighting practice: 6 p.m.

Sundays in Room 213, Anderson Hall at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

8COMMUNITY SERVINGS DeKalb County Salvation Army food pantry: 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday; 5 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday at Ninth and Grove Streets in DeKalb. For DeKalb County residents only. Call 815-756-4308 or email gary_billings@usc.salvationarmy.org.

Sycamore Food Pantry: Noon to 4 p.m.

Monday at Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave. 815-895-9113.

Feed’Em Soup Community Project Free Community Meals: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at 122 S. First St., DeKalb. These meals are

free to anyone in need. People wishing to volunteer can visit www.FeedEmSoup.org and fill out a short contact form to receive updates about volunteer needs. Groups wishing to volunteer or spearhead events, such as food drives, for Feed ’Em Soup Community Project, can send email to Info@ FeedEmSoup.org.

Shabbona-Lee-Rollo Historical Museum annual Pancake and Sausage supper: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Shabbona Fire Barn, 103 E. Navaho, Shabbona. Tickets: $6, adults;

8SUPPORT GROUPS Monday Big Book Study AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Overeaters Anonymous: 10 a.m. at Senior Services Center, 330 Grove St. in DeKalb; 815-758-4718.

Job & Career Support Group: 2 to 4 p.m. in the Sycamore Public Library board room, 103 E. State St. Job seekers can network with others, compare notes, learn about job resources and work on their résumés and cover letters.

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. 847-8336908.

Safe Passage Domestic Violence support group: 815-756-5228; www. safepassagedv.org.

12 & 12 AA(C): 6 p.m. at Sycamore Lutheran Church, 1145 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

Group Hope: 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the private dining room at Rochelle Community Hospital. 815-398-9628.

“Journey” adult grief support group: 6:30 to 8 p.m. at DeKalb County Hospice, 2727 Sycamore Road, DeKalb. This free ongoing group is open to attendees of a previous group who feel the need for continued support for all losses – death of a spouse, parent, sibling, friend. Offered are grief education, validation and a connection with others on similar paths. Contact: Sue Rankin, DeKalb County Hospice, 815-756-3000. www.dekalbcountyhospice.org.

12 Step & 12 Traditions AA(C): 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 321 Oak St. in DeKalb; www. firstumc.net.

Back to Basics AA(C): 7 p.m. at Union Congregational, 305 S. Gage St., Somonauk. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

ADD/ADHD adult support group: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Family Service Agency, 14 Health Services Drive in DeKalb. For diagnosed adults and parents of diagnosed children; registration required – call Family Service Agency, 815-758-8616.

Expect A Miracle AA: 8 p.m. open meeting at United Methodist, Third and South streets, Kirkland. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

We Are Not Saints AA(C): 8 p.m.

$2, children younger than 6. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

NIU Knights of Columbus 5572 fish dinners: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Newman Center, 512 Normal Road, DeKalb. The entrees are fish, Louisiana shrimp, fish and shrimp, grilled cheese and fries and macaroni and cheese. Salad, bread, vegetable medley, mashed potato, twice baked potato, baked potato, homemade desserts and coffee are also served with each entree. Beer, wine and pop are also available. $8 – fish, $8 – shrimp,

$10 – fish and shrimp, $5 – grilled cheese and fries and $5 – macaroni and cheese.

Monthly community breakfast: 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Kingston Friendship Center, 120 S. Main St. Donation is $7 for all-youcan-eat eggs cooked to order, pancakes, waffles, biscuits & gravy, corned beef hash, bacon & sausage, fruit cups, English muffins, drink. Contact: Kingston Friendship Center at 815-784-3921.

Knights’ Saturday Burgers and More: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at DeKalb Knights of Columbus

Hall, 1336 E. Lincoln Highway. Open to public.

Burger buffet: Noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays at Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St. Different groups host the public weekly event, which features burgers grilled outdoors. The buffet includes potato salad, macaroni salad and beans. Proceeds help fund community projects and scholarships.

Knights’ Sunday breakfast: 8 a.m. to noon at DeKalb Knights of Columbus Club: 1336 E. Lincoln Highway. Cost is $4 for children and $6 for adults. Open to the public.

For information about Alcoholics Anonymous closed meetings, call 800-452-7990 or visit www.dekalbalanoclub.com. at 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Tuesday Family Caregiver Support Group: 9 to 11 a.m. at Visiting Angels, 630 Plaza Drive, Suite 1, Sycamore. For information or reservations, call 815895-0200.

Easy Does It AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Weight Watchers: 9:30 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting at Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road, (near Aldi) DeKalb.

Healing Expressions: 10 a.m. to noon at the Cancer Center at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, 10 Health Services Drive, DeKalb. Cancer patients, caregivers and family members can express feelings and thoughts about the cancer experience through structured visual art activities, guided imagery and writing. Registration is required; call 815-748-2958 or visit www.kishhospital.org/programs.

Men and Women Impacted by Cancer Networking Group: 10 to 11 a.m. in the Valley West Medical Office Building, 11 E. Pleasant Ave., Sandwich. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants also is required. Call 815-748-2958 or visit www.valleywest.org/programs.

Caring Through Food: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Cancer Center at Kishwaukee Community Hospital.

Becky Sisler, registered dietitian, will teach tips, strategies and simple recipes that nourish and care for those with cancer. Caretakers and patients are welcome. This group is free and registration is required. For more information, visit www.kishhospital. org/programs or call 815-748-2958.

Safe Passage Sexual Assault adults’ support group: 815-7565228; www.safepassagedv.org.

Genoa Taking Off Pounds Sensibly: 6 p.m. weigh-in and 6:30 p.m. meetings at CrossWind Community Church, 13100 Cherry Road. 815-7843612.

Hinckley Big Book Study AA(C): 6 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 801 N. Sycamore St. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

Women’s “Rule #62 Group”: 6 p.m. at Federated Church, 612 W. State St., Sycamore. For information,

call Kathy at 815-756-6655. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Better Off Sober AA(C): 6:30 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesday Night Fellowship Group(C): 7 p.m. at The Church of St. Mary, 244 Waterman St. in Sycamore. 815-739-1950.

Good Vibes Al-Anon group: 7 to 8 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 324 N. Third St., DeKalb. Wheel chair accessible entrance is on N. Third St. Parking available in lot located on northwest corner of Third and Pine streets. Contact Mary Ann at 815-895-8119.

Sexaholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. at 512 Normal Road, DeKalb (behind church in brick building). 815-5080280.

Veterans Peer Support Group: 7 to 8 p.m. at Ben Gordon Center, 12 Health Services Drive in DeKalb; www. bengordoncenter.org. For information, call 815-756-4875 or 815-793-6972.

Smoky Mirror AA(C): 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. 33930 N. State Road, Genoa, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Narcotics Anonymous: 8 p.m. at 1201 Twombly Road in DeKalb; www. rragsna.org; 815-964-5959.

Program of Recovery AA(C): 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Wednesday Caregiver Networking Group: 8 to 9 a.m. at the Kishwaukee Community Hospital Roberts Conference Center.

Open to spouses and other caregivers of individuals with cancer. No registration required. www.kishhospital.org; 815-748-8962.

Fresh Beginnings AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

New Beginnings AA(C): 10 a.m. at 120 Main St., Kingston. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

24-Hour-A-Day Brown Bag AA(C): 12:05 p.m. at Newman Center, 521 Normal Road, DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Weight Watchers: 5 p.m. weigh-in, 5:30 p.m. meeting at Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road, (near Aldi) DeKalb.

Safe Passage Domestic Violence support group; 815-756-5228; www.

safepassagedv.org.

Came to Believe AA(C): 6 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

North Avenue Pass It On AA(C): 6:30 p.m. at North Ave. Baptist Church, 301 North Ave., Sycamore.

800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Narcotics Anonymous: 7 p.m. at United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St. in DeKalb; www.rragsna.org; 815964-5959.

Hopefuls AA(C): 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Thursday Safe Passage Domestic Violence support group: 815-756-5228; www. safepassagedv.org.

Back To Basics AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

Breastfeeding Group: 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Kishwaukee Community Hospital Roberts Conference Center, 1 Hospital Drive, DeKalb. Mothers and babies are welcome at this free, drop-in group. www.kishhospital.org; 815-748-8962.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. weigh-in and 5:30-6:30 p.m. meeting at Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave. Call Lydia Johnson, chapter leader, 815-895-4618.

Keep It Simple AA(C): 6 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

One Day Café AA(C): 6 p.m. at Waterman United Methodist Church, 210 W Garfield St. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

Weight Watchers: 6 p.m. weigh-in, 6:30 p.m. meeting at Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road, (near Aldi) DeKalb.

Grieving Parent Support Group: 7 p.m. in Room 10 of the Elburn Community Center, 525 N. Main St. Call Conley Outreach at 630-365-2880 for directions and monthly topics.

Sandwich Steppers AA(C): 7 p.m. at Fox Valley Community Center, 1406 Suydam Road. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

A Friend Of Bill’s AA(C): 8 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 33930

N. State St., Genoa, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Any Lengths AA(C): 8 p.m. at Federated Church, 612 W. State St., Sycamore. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

Closed Discussion AA: 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

Friday Sexaholics Anonymous-DeKalb: 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at Christ Community Church, 1600 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. This 12-step recovery program is for Internet addiction. Contact: 815508-0280. SA.org.

Pass It On AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

Beacon Counseling Support Group: 10 a.m. at 113 N. Genoa St., Suita A, Genoa. Walk-ins also will be available for everyone beginning Friday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 815-784-2362 for an appointment at other times.

There is a Solution Too AA: 12:05 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

B.Y.O.B. Big Book – 12 & 12 Discussion AA(C): 6 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Big Book Discussion AA(C): 7 p.m. at Newman Catholic Student Center, 521 Normal Road, DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Nursing moms’ network: 7:15 to 9 p.m. at Valley West Community Hospital. Topics of the free meetings of La Leche of Sandwich include the advantages of breastfeeding, arrival of the newborn, nutrition and weaning.

Call Connie, 815-498-3431.

Fox Valley AA(C): 7:30 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, 1022 N. Main St., Sandwich. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

County Line Group Big Book AA(C): 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 121 N. Sycamore St., Maple Park. 800452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub. com.

One Day At A Time AA(C): 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

There is a Solution AA(C): 8 p.m. at Kingston Friendship Center, 120 Main St. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Day PAA(C): 9 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Saturday Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. in the Youth Room at Federated Church, 612 W. State St., Sycamore. www. oa.org; Contact: Marilyn at 815-7514822.

It Is What It Is AA(C): 9 a.m. at St. Catherine’s Church, 340 S. Stott St., Genoa. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

As Bill Sees It AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

Learning to Live Al-Anon group: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Newman Catholic Center annex, Normal Road in DeKalb; llc904@hotmail.com.

Narcotics Anonymous: 10 to 11 a.m. at United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St. in DeKalb; www.rragsna.org; 815-964-5959.

Back to Basics AA: 6:30 p.m. at Cortland United Methodist Church, 45 Chestnut Ave., Cortland. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

AA Speaker Open Meeting: 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Saturday Night AA(C): 10 p.m. at 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Sunday 24 Hours a Day AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

Steps And Traditions AA(C): 6 p.m. at Masonic Hall, Route 23, Genoa.

800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

No Longer Hopeless AA(C): 7:30 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor, DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

Any Lengths AA(C): 8 p.m. at Federated Church, 612 W. State St., Sycamore. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

WEATHER

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Daily Chronicle / Daily-Chronicle.com

7-DAY FORECAST

Periods of rain and storms are in store today with the heaviest rain in the morning. It will be humid with highs in the 60s north of Kankakee and 70s Kankakee.Unsettled Unsettledweather weather south of Kankake. will continue through Thursday as disturbances pass each day with rain and storms. Highs will fall to the 50s Tuesday and the 40s Thursday-Friday.

TODAY

TOMORROW

WEDNESDAY

Cloudy, humid, warm; showers and storms

Cloudy, rain, storms; temperatures fall

Rain and a thunderstorm

FRIDAY

Mainly cloudy, Partly to mostly cooler, showers, sunny and breezy cooler

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Partly sunny, rain at night

Cloudy with rain and storms

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Winds: WSW 10-20 mph

Winds: NE 10-15 mph

UV INDEX

ALMANAC

THURSDAY

Winds: NE 10-15 mph

Winds: N 10-15 mph

Winds: N 3-6 mph

Winds: SE 10-15 mph

Winds: SW 10-20 mph

REGIONAL CITIES

REGIONAL WEATHER

DeKalb through 4 p.m. yesterday

Temperature High ............................................................. 57° Low .............................................................. 40° Normal high ............................................. 55° Normal low ............................................... 35° Record high .............................. 78° in 2005 Record low ................................... 8° in 1982

Precipitation 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. ......... 0.06” Month to date ....................................... 0.06” Normal month to date ....................... 0.70” Year to date ............................................ 7.35” Normal year to date ............................ 5.99”

Sunrise today ................................ 6:26 a.m.

Sunset tonight ............................. 7:28 p.m.

Moonrise today ............................ 5:18 a.m.

Moonset today ............................ 6:03 p.m.

Sunrise tomorrow ........................ 6:24 a.m.

Sunset tomorrow ........................ 7:29 p.m.

Moonrise tomorrow ................... 5:47 a.m.

Moonset tomorrow ................... 7:06 p.m.

First

Full

Apr 18

Apr 25

Lake Geneva 61/49

The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index™ number, the greater the need for eye and skin protection. 0-2 Low; 3-5 Moderate; 6-7 High; 8-10 Very High; 11+ Extreme.

Rockford 66/54

AIR QUALITY TODAY

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Dixon 71/54

Joliet 70/56

La Salle 72/59 Streator 74/58

Source: National Allergy Bureau

Evanston 61/52 Chicago 63/50

Aurora 68/54

POLLEN INDEX

Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

Waukegan 57/47

Arlington Heights 62/51

DeKalb 64/50

Main ofender ................................................... N.A.

Hammond 66/57 Gary 66/57 Kankakee 69/57

Peoria 71/61

Watseka 71/58

Pontiac 72/60

May 2

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RIVER LEVELS

WEATHER HISTORY

Last

In the middle of the nation on April 8, 1963, Williston, N.D., had 5 inches of snow, while Laredo, Texas, had a record high of 104 degrees.

Apr 10

Kenosha 57/46

8 a.m. 10 a.m. Noon 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m.

0-50 Good, 51-100 Moderate, 101-150, Unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151-200 Unhealthy 201-300 Very Unhealthy, 301-500 Hazardous

SUN and MOON

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Janesville 64/52

City Aurora Belleville Beloit Belvidere Champaign Elgin Joliet Kankakee Mendota Michigan City Moline Morris Naperville Ottawa Princeton Quincy Racine Rochelle Rockford Springield Sterling Wheaton Waukegan Woodstock Yorkville

Location

7 a.m. yest.

Kishwaukee Belvidere Perryville DeKalb

1.97 6.24 3.07

Flood stage

9.0 12.0 10.0

24-hr chg

+0.03 -0.07 +0.04

DRAW THE WEATHER Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day.

-10s -0s 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110s

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Tomorrow Hi Lo W 75 57 c 80 60 pc 26 12 sn 82 68 pc 74 59 c 71 49 r 68 58 pc 72 55 s

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Hi 75 81 52 76 69 72 54 75

Today Lo W 60 pc 71 s 39 r 68 pc 56 pc 58 pc 42 pc 58 pc

Legend: W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow lurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

Tomorrow Hi Lo W 78 61 pc 83 73 pc 45 30 r 81 68 pc 78 60 sh 79 59 pc 56 48 r 81 62 pc

Thunderstorm Valeska, Littlejohn Elementary School Mail your weather drawings to: Geoff Wells, 1586 Barber Greene Road, DeKalb, IL 60115

Forecasts and graphics, except WFLD forecasts, provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2013

OAK CREST DeKalb Area Retirement Center www.oakcrestdekalb.org

The Royal Treatment….

We always said when we were ready to retire from work, but not from life, Oak Crest would be the place for us. Both of us were born and grew up in this area so coming home was something Barry and Kay Schrader we talked about for years. When the opportunity presented itself to sell our home in California and return to our roots, we didn’t have to think twice. We love life at Oak Crest in our wonderful duplex surrounded by good friends, family and beautiful scenery. We are glad we made the decision to move here while we are both independent. With easy access to educational programs, events, a state-of-the-art fitness center and delicious meals. We not only feel privileged, but blessed. We are enjoying all that Oak Crest has to offer. It was our honor to spend the last year as Oak Crest King and Queen. Guess when they say at Oak Crest you get the royal treatment, they mean it.

Barry & Kay Schrader, Residents since July 2006 For more information call (815) 756-8461 or visit us on the web at www.oakcrestdekalb.org.

Sports

The Detroit Pistons snap an 18-game losing streak with a 99-85 victory over the Bulls in Auburn Hills, Michigan. PAGE B2

SECTION B Monday, April 8, 2013 Daily Chronicle

Sports editor Ross Jacobson • rjacobson@shawmedia.com

8MORNING KICKOFF

BASEBALL: OTTAWA 5-3, SYCAMORE 1-5

Sycamore one of the area’s luckier teams

By ANTHONY ZILIS sports@daily-chronicle.com AP photo

Source: FBI eyes possible extortion at Rutgers The FBI is investigating whether a former Rutgers basketball employee tried to extort the university before he made videos that showed excoach Mike Rice shoving and kicking players and berating them with gay slurs.

A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday that investigators are interested in Eric Murdock (pictured), who left his job as the men’s basketball program’s player development director last year and later provided the video to university officials and ESPN. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the inquiry has not been announced. The investigation was first reported last week by ESPN and The New York Times.

A spokeswoman for the FBI’s Newark office said the agency would not say whether there is an investigation. Murdock’s lawyer did not return a call to the AP on Sunday. A Rutgers spokesman referred questions to the FBI. A December letter from Murdock’s lawyer to a lawyer representing Rutgers requested $950,000 to settle employment issues and said that if the university did not agree by Jan. 4, Murdock was prepared to file a lawsuit. The letter was obtained last week by the AP and other media outlets.

No settlement has been made. The video became public last week, and Murdock on Friday filed a lawsuit against the university, contending he was fired because he was a whistleblower trying to bring to light Rice’s behavior.

The video’s release last week set off a chain reaction that led to Rice’s firing and the resignations of athletic director Tim Pernetti, the university’s top inhouse lawyer and an assistant basketball coach. Some critics want the university’s president, Robert Barchi, to resign.

– Wire report

8WHAT TO WATCH Men’s basketball tourney Michigan vs. Louisville, 8 p.m., CBS The Wolverines (31-7) are hoping to escape the shadow of Fab Five as they take on the Cardinals (34-5) in the NCAA championship.

Also on TV...

Pro baseball Milwaukee at Cubs, 1:10 p.m., WGN Regional coverage, Cincinnati at St. Louis or N.Y. Yankees at Cleveland, 3 p.m., MLB N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia, 6 p.m., ESPN Soccer Premier League, Manchester City at Manchester United, 1:30 p.m., ESPN

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SYCAMORE – Those indoor practices became repetitive for the Sycamore baseball team.

Baseball isn’t meant to be played in a fieldhouse or a gym, but inclement weather kept the Spartans inside for almost all of March. Hitting in indoor batting cages and playing catch in a confined area became boring after a

More online For all your prep sports coverage – stories, features, scores, photos, videos, blogs and more – log on to Daily-Chronicle.com/dcpreps. few months.

So as the Spartans sat in the dugout at Founders Field on Saturday during a double-

header with Ottawa, relying on a large heater in the dugout for warmth from a chilly wind blowing in from right field, they weren’t worried about the weather.

The strong wind slowed Sycamore’s bats in Saturday’s first game against the Pirates, and they couldn’t recover from a five-run first-inning deficit in a 5-1 loss. The Spartans bounced back to win the second game, 5-3. Mark Barron pitched the

first four innings and picked up the win.

“Inside, it was getting so boring,” junior Nate Haacker said. “Baseball’s an outside sport.”

The Spartans are one of the area’s lucky teams.

Founders Field, where the DeKalb County Liners played from 2010 up until last season, is particularly conducive to playing after bad weather. The sand base of the field is covered by material

that soaks up water from the grass that lies above.

Because of the quality of the field, the Spartans were able to play earlier than any team in the area this season, and three games into the first two weeks of the season were changed from away games to home games. Still, the Spartans only had one practice outside before their first game.

See SPARTANS, page B3

NIU FOOTBALL

Adjusting to

a different

Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com

Northern Illinois safety Jimmie Ward (center) participates in a drill March 27 during practice at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

Huskies return with Orange Bowl chip on their shoulders

By STEVE NITZ

More online For all your Northern Illinois University sports coverage – including stories, features, scores, photos, videos, blogs and more – log on to HuskieWire.com.

snitz@shawmedia.com DeKALB – After Northern Illinois’ 31-10 loss to Florida State in the Orange Bowl, Huskies safety Jimmie Ward went back to his hometown of Mobile, Ala. to spend some time with his family.

After finshing a season that re-

sulted in NIU’s first BCS appearance, it was a greeting Ward wasn’t necessarily used to. He also had to sign some extra autographs.

“A lot of people wanted to see me,” Ward said. “A lot of people wanted autographs, like my family. The people I see on a daily basis wanted me to sign autographs, stuff like that.”

Sox haven’t shown patience early on VIEWS Meghan Montemmuro CHICAGO – White Sox outfielder Dayan Viciedo desperately wanted to get on base.

Viciedo, mirred in an ugly 2-for-18 hitting slump, let the first two pitches from Seattle Mariners reliever Kameron Loe sail by for balls. However, the next pitch, an 87-mph sinker over the heart of the plate, was too good to take.

With one swing, Viciedo partially atoned for the rough start. His walk-off home run, the first of his career, gave the Sox a 4-3 win in 10 innings against the Mariners.

“I’m going to take it one day at a time,” Viciedo said through a translator. “I started a little slow, but I feel real good mentally. I feel prepared and ready to go.”

The Sox (4-2) didn’t display much patience against Seattle starter Hisashi Iwakuma, which is a problem not limited to Sunday’s game. The right-hander only needed

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White Sox’s Dayan Viciedo (right) celebrates with teammates at home plate after hitting a walk-off home run against the Seattle Mariners Sunday at U.S. Cellular Field. The Sox won 4-3.

89 pitches to get through eight innings, and he certainly wasn’t blowing them past Sox hitters, featuring a fastball that topped

out at 92 mph. At one point, Iwakuma retired 16 consecutive hitters after allowing Adam Dunn’s tworun, game-tying homer in the first. “[Iwakuma] wasn’t overpowering by any stretch of the imagination, but you don’t have to be,” Dunn said. “All you have to do is miss the barrel of the bat. For the most part, he did that.”

Going forward, Sox hitters need to take more pitches and grind out at-bats. More than half (18 of 33) of their at-bats against Iwakuma lasted three pitches or less, and the Sox didn’t draw a walk in the win.

“Once you start getting into the season, the walks will come,” Dunn said. “I hate to blame stuff on weather, but you try to get in, get a pitch and get out. I think that has a lot to do with it.

“We’ve got a lot of guys that are very aggressive hitters. There’s not a lot of guys that do walk on the team. Everything will even out.

When the weather heats up, usually everyone else does, too.”

See SOX, page B3

The Orange Bowl is an experience that forever will be a staple of the program, which won’t be looked at the same.

Now, the Huskies are back at 0-0, preparing for the start of a new season that could bring expectations NIU never has seen.

See HUSKIES, page B3

VIEWS Tom Musick

Decision time for Blackhawks CHICAGO – It’s Monday, which probably means that you have to turn on your brain.

Here’s a multiple-choice quiz to get some cells moving around in that old cranium of yours.

Name the source and context for this comment: “All that stuff will get resolved.”

A.) Dennis Rodman discussing the tensions with North Korea. B.) Theo Epstein on how much longer Cubs fans must watch Carlos Marmol pitch. C.) Cats everywhere on when to overtake humans for world domination. D.) Joel Quenneville on the Blackhawks’ two-headed goaltending situation.

If you guessed “D,” give yourself a pat on the back. Try to be subtle about it.

You might look a bit goofy patting yourself on the back, especially on a day when you’re expected to turn on your brain.

See HAWKS, page B2

SPORTS

Page B2 • Monday, April 8, 2013

8UPCOMING PREPS SPORTS SCHEDULE TODAY Baseball Indian Creek at Earlville, 4:30 p.m.

Genoa-Kingston at Harvard, 4:30 p.m.

Kaneland at Rochelle, 4:30 p.m.

DeKalb vs. Sycamore at NIU, 4:30 p.m.

Hinckley-Big Rock at Somonauk, 4:30 p.m.

Softball Paw Paw at Hiawatha, 4:30 p.m.

West Aurora at Kaneland, 4:30 p.m.

Harvard at Genoa-Kingston, 4:30 p.m.

Indian Creek at Earlville, 4:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer Genoa-Kingston at Richmond-Burton, 4:30 p.m.

Hersher at Hinckley-Big Rock, 4:30 p.m.

Sycamore at Rockford Boylan, 4:30 p.m.

TUESDAY Baseball Earlville at Indian Creek, 4:30 p.m.

Somonauk at Hinckley-Big Rock, 4:30 p.m.

Burlington Central at Genoa-Kingston, 4:30 p.m.

Rochelle at Kaneland, 4:30 p.m.

DeKalb at Sycamore, 4:30 p.m.

Softball DeKalb at Rochelle, 4:30 p.m.

Yorkville at Kaneland, 4:30 p.m.

Morris at Sycamore, 4:30 p.m.

Genoa-Kingston at Burlington Central, 4:30 p.m.

Earlville at Indian Creek, 4:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer Hiawatha at Keith Country Day, 4:30 p.m.

Indian Creek at Rockford Christian Life, 4:30 p.m.

Rochelle at Sycamore, 4:30 p.m.

Kaneland at Morris, 4:30 p.m.

Rockford Christian at Genoa-Kingston, 4:30 p.m.

Yorkville at DeKalb, 6 p.m.

Boys Track Hinckley-Big Rock at Sandwich (with five teams), 4:30 p.m.

Kaneland at Sycamore, 4:30 p.m.

Girls Track Hinckley-Big Rock at Sandwich (with five teams), 4:30 p.m.

Kaneland at Sycamore, 4:30 p.m.

Boys Tennis LaSalle-Peru at DeKalb, 4:30 p.m.

CUBS

NBA

Cubs return to Wrigley Field for opener

By JAY COHEN The Associated Press CHICAGO – The Cubs are on their second closer, and the season is only a week old. The Milwaukee Brewers are missing two key sluggers, and a third is struggling with a neck issue.

This should be quite the opener at Wrigley Field.

The Cubs and Milwaukee are dealing with some early challenges heading into the first game of the season at the Cubs’ longtime home today.

Cubs manager Dale Sveum announced Sunday that Kyuji Fujikawa would take over as closer Next after Carlos Marmol blew a save at Milwau- opportunity in kee, 1:10 Saturday night’s p.m. today, 6-5 loss in AtlanWGN, AM- ta. Fujikawa fin720 ished a 3-1 victory over Pittsburgh on Opening Day, but the Cubs had only one other victory on the six-game road trip.

The Cubs lost 5-1 to the Braves in the series finale after Jeff Samardzija set a career high with 13 strikeouts, but gave up four runs and four walks in 5 2/3 innings.

“We’re a better team at home,” said Sveum, looking forward to the first game at the cozy neighborhood ballpark.

“Most teams are better teams at home. We proved it last year. Even with a tough year, we were only a couple of games under .500 at home last year.

You’re more comfortable.”

The Brewers’ opening homestand was so bad they were looking forward to getting away for a while.

Ryan Braun has missed three consecutive games because of spasms on the right side of his neck, and shortstop

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People walk outside Wrigley Field on Aril 4, 2012 in Chicago. Two people with knowledge of the negotiations between the Ricketts family that owns the Cubs and the city say the two are near an agreement on a $500 million project at Wrigley Field.

Jean Segura was pulled from Sunday’s 8-7 loss to Arizona because of a bruised left quadriceps. Third baseman Aramis Ramirez went on the disabled list Saturday with a sprained left knee, and first baseman Corey Hart is expected to miss the first month of the season recovering from right knee surgery.

“To start a season, this is tough,” manager Ron Roenicke said. “You don’t expect to have this many injuries early. And when you do, it is hard to figure out how you cover everything.”

Milwaukee has dropped five in a row since it beat Colorado, 5-4, in 10 innings on Opening Day. The starting rotation has struggled, and Roenicke has his own problems at closer.

John Axford surrendered a long two-run homer to Eric Hinske in the 11th inning Sunday. The right-hander has allowed six runs and eight hits over 2 2/3 innings covering his first three appearances.

“Ax isn’t happy the way he is throwing,” Roenicke said.

UConn beats Notre Dame to reach NCAA final

• HAWKS

NEW ORLEANS – Breanna Stewart scored 29 points to help UConn beat Notre Dame, 83-65, on Sunday night to advance to the NCAA championship game.

The Huskies will face Louisville in the title game Tuesday night in an all-Big East final. The Cardinals rallied to beat California 64-57, in the earlier semifinal.

UConn will be going for its eighth national championship to match Tennessee for the most in women’s basketball history.

Santos scores twice to lead Fire over Red Bulls BRIDGEVIEW – Maicon Santos scored twice and Daniel Paladini had a goal and two assists to lead the Fire to a 3-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Sunday.

Djokovic lifts Serbia past U.S. in Davis Cup BOISE, Idaho – Even an ankle injury couldn’t stop world No. 1 Novak Djokovic from dominating Sam Querrey, 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-0, to give Serbia an insurmountable 3-1 lead in this Davis Cup quarterfinal at the Taco Bell Arena on Sunday.

Williams wins 2nd straight Family Circle Cup Serena Williams defeated Jelena Jankovic 3-6, 6-0, 6-2, on Sunday for her second consecutive Family Circle Cup title. Williams became the first women to capture three titles since the Family Circle moved from Hilton Head Island to Charleston in 2001.

– Wire reports

“He knows he is better than what he is doing.”

But Braun and Segura both could play against the Cubs, and the Brewers remain confident after beginning the season with high hopes for contending in the division and returning to the playoffs.

Right-hander Marco Estrada, set to start for Milwaukee against Edwin Jackson today, said there were “a lot of positives” in the Brewers’ latest loss.

“Try to build off of them and bring it into tomorrow’s game.

We know we have a tough road trip ahead of us. We are going to take it the same, one game at a time, try to win that first game and then try to win the series,” he said.

If Braun returns to the lineup, it would be his first road game since his name surfaced in records from the now-defunct Biogenesis of America LLC clinic that allegedly provided banned substances to several players.

After his name was connected to the clinic, Braun issued a statement in which he said he

used the clinic’s operator, Anthony Bosch, as a consultant in appealing his previous positive test that was overturned.

He could receive an icy welcome when he is introduced at Wrigley Field today, but he is the best player on one of the Cubs’ division rivals so it may just be more of the same.

“The good thing is it doesn’t faze him at all,” Estrada said.

“He was good last year and he had probably an even better year than 2011. So he’s a great hitter, goes about the game the right way.”

While the Cubs are coming off another lackluster road trip, there could be a bit of positive news to announce as they return to iconic home.

The city of Chicago and the Ricketts family that owns the team appear to be close to an agreement for a $500 million overhaul of Wrigley Field. It’s expected to be completed by Monday.

That long-awaited deal could add another element to what’s sure to be a festive atmosphere for the home opener.

Which player should be Hawks’ No. 1 goaltender Continued from page B1

Louisville beats California to reach title game

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Bulls guard Jimmy Butler shoots against Detroit Pistons forward Khris Middleton in the first half Sunday in Auburn Hills, Mich.

PISTONS 99, BULLS 85

Pistons end losing streak to Bulls The ASSOCIATED PRESS AUBURN HILLS, Mich.

– Brandon Knight scored 20 points Sunday night to help the Detroit Pistons snap an 18-game losing streak against the Bulls with a 99-85 victory Sunday night.

Jonas Jerebko added 17 points and a season-high nine rebounds for the Pistons, who ended an eight-game home skid.

The Bulls led by as many as 11 points in the first quarter but Detroit gradually caught up and took the lead in the second after starting the period on a 12-4 run.

Carlos Boozer had 21 points and 10 rebounds for the postseason-bound Bulls, who are fighting to secure the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. Nate Robinson added 18 points and Jimmy Butler scored 14 as the Bulls/ two-game winning streak ended.

The Pistons took a 5046 lead to intermission and

EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB z-Miami 60 16 .789 — x-New York 50 26 .658 10 y-Indiana 48 29 .623 12½ x-Brooklyn 44 32 .579 16 x-Bulls 42 34 .553 18 x-Atlanta 42 36 .538 19 x-Boston 40 37 .519 20½ x-Milwaukee 37 39 .487 23 -------------------------------------------------------Philadelphia 31 45 .408 29 Toronto 29 48 .377 31½ Washington 29 48 .377 31½ Detroit 26 52 .333 35 Cleveland 24 52 .316 36 Orlando 19 59 .244 42 Charlotte 18 59 .234 42½

WESTERN CONFERENCE

8SPORTS SHORTS

NEW ORLEANS – Antonita Slaughter scored 18 points on six 3-pointers and Louisville clawed back from a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat California, 64-57, in the women’s national semifinals Sunday night.

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pushed it to as many as 10 in the third quarter. Knight scored a dozen points in the period. Detroit scored the first four points of the fourth and never let the Bulls get closer than 10 points the rest of the night.

Rodney Stuckey had 14 points and rookie Andre Drummond added 10 rebounds for Detroit.

Luol Deng, the Bulls’ leading scorer and the NBA’s leader in minutes per game, missed the game with a sore hip. Coach Tom Thibodeau said the decision to bench him was “precautionary.”

The Bulls’ Joakim Noah, who missed eight games with an injured right foot, and Marco Belinelli, who was out seven with an abdominal strain, each returned Sunday night.

The Bulls were aiming to match the franchise record for consecutive victories over an opponent, which also was against the Pistons. Michael Jordan’s 1990s teams won 19 in a row against Detroit.

A tougher question is which player should be the Hawks’ No. 1 goaltender heading into the playoffs.

The answer remained murky after the Hawks’ 5-3 win Sunday against the Nashville Predators in front of 22,044 fans at the United Center. The Hawks (29-5-4) clinched a playoff berth with the win, although that has seemed inevitable since Groundhog Day or so.

Now, without fear of causing the world’s biggest jinx, we can discuss the Hawks’ playoff goaltender.

All season, Corey Crawford and Ray Emery have served as goaltenders “1A” and “1B,” in that order.

Those types of timeshares have become common for plenty of NHL teams during the regular season, but the playoffs are a time for goaltender decisiveness, not flip-floppiness or wishy-washiness.

Or maybe it’s OK to be undecided.

No, never mind, it can’t be.

Well … maybe this is an exception to the rule.

See how annoying that is?

Quenneville knows that he has a big decision to make regarding Crawford and Emery. The coaching graybeard (gray ’stache, at least) also knows he has a little bit more time to make that decision.

Ten games remain in the regular season for the Hawks, who hold a slight edge on the Anaheim Ducks for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. The Hawks will travel north to play the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday before returning home to host the Detroit Red Wings on Friday.

I’ll leave it up to Quenneville to rotate his goaltenders for a few more games before taking a stand.

But in case he’s soliciting advice – don’t worry, he’s not – I’d give Emery first dibs on winning the job. Emery has been Mr. Consistency compared with the up-and-down Crawford, who seems equally capable of a dominant shutout or a five-goal disaster heading into every game.

With as much firepower as the Hawks have, why not go with the safer pick in net?

To be fair, Emery did not have his best game Sunday, although he didn’t receive a great deal of help from his teammates in front of him. A turnover by Johnny Oduya led to the Predators’ first goal, while a lost faceoff by Michael Frolik preceded the Predators’ second goal on a laser shot

by Shea Weber.

Still, Emery did enough to preserve a one-goal win against the same team he shut out one day earlier. He improved to 14-1-0 this season with a 2.02 goals-against average and a .920 save percentage, which screams “backup goaltender” about as much as my wardrobe screams “high fashion.”

Those who campaign for Crawford as the Hawks’ playoff starter have a strong case, too. Crawford is 15-4-4 with a 2.01 goals-against average and a .922 save percentage, and entering Sunday he was fifth among all NHL goaltenders in goals-against average, 11th in save percentage and 12th in wins.

It’s the kind of “good problem” that coaches in all sports appreciate when it comes to playing time.

But it will be up to Quenneville to determine the best solution.

No wishy-washiness allowed.

• Northwest Herald sports columnist Tom Musick can be reached at tmusick@ shawmedia.com and on Twitter @tcmusick.

W L Pct GB x-San Antonio 57 20 .740 — x-Oklahoma City 56 21 .727 1 x-Denver 53 24 .688 4 y-L.A. Clippers 51 26 .662 6 x-Memphis 52 25 .675 5 Golden State 44 33 .571 13 Houston 43 34 .558 14 Utah 41 37 .526 16½ ------------------------------------------------------L.A. Lakers 40 37 .519 17 Dallas 37 39 .487 19½ Portland 33 43 .434 23½ Minnesota 29 47 .382 27½ Sacramento 27 50 .351 30 New Orleans 26 50 .342 30½ Phoenix 23 53 .303 33½ x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division z-clinched conference Saturday's Results Washington 104, Indiana 85 Brooklyn 105, Charlotte 96 Miami 106, Philadelphia 87 Minnesota 107, Detroit 101 San Antonio 99, Atlanta 97 Milwaukee 100, Toronto 83 Denver 132, Houston 114 Sunday's Results Detroit 99, Bulls 85 New York 125, Oklahoma City 120 L.A. Clippers 109, L.A. Lakers 95 Memphis 89, Sacramento 87 Boston 107, Washington 96 Cleveland 91, Orlando 85 Utah 97, Golden State 90 New Orleans at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Dallas at Portland, 9 p.m.

Today’s Games No games scheduled

NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Blackhawks 38 29 5 4 62 128 83 d-Anaheim 38 25 8 5 55 117 95 d-Vancouver 38 21 11 6 48 103 95 Los Angeles 38 22 13 3 47 111 92 San Jose 38 20 11 7 47 98 94 Minnesota 38 22 14 2 46 103 97 St. Louis 37 21 14 2 44 106 98 Detroit 39 19 15 5 43 99 101 ------------------------------------------------------Phoenix 38 17 15 6 40 105 104 Dallas 38 18 17 3 39 104 117 Edmonton 38 16 15 7 39 100 106 Columbus 39 16 16 7 39 91 104 Nashville 40 15 17 8 38 96 109 Calgary 37 13 20 4 30 99 133 Colorado 38 12 21 5 29 89 121

EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA d-Pittsburgh 39 29 10 0 58 127 95 d-Montreal 38 25 8 5 55 120 91 d-Washington 39 20 17 2 42 117 110 Boston 37 24 9 4 52 102 79 Toronto 38 21 13 4 46 117 106 Ottawa 38 19 13 6 44 94 85 N.Y. Rangers 38 19 15 4 42 93 90 N.Y. Islanders 39 19 16 4 42 113 119 ------------------------------------------------------New Jersey 39 15 14 10 40 92 106 Winnipeg 40 19 19 2 40 98 120 Buffalo 39 16 17 6 38 105 118 Philadelphia 38 17 18 3 37 106 118 Carolina 37 16 19 2 34 97 115 Tampa Bay 38 16 20 2 34 121 114 Florida 39 13 20 6 32 96 132 d-division leader x-clinched playoff spot Two points for a win, one point for OT loss Sunday’s Results Blackhawks 5, Nashville 3 Dallas 5, San Jose 4, (SO) Buffalo 3, New Jersey 2, (SO) St. Louis 1, Detroit 0 Florida 2, Ottawa 1 Minnesota 3, Columbus 0 Washington 4, Tampa Bay 2 Los Angeles at Anaheim (n) Today’s Games Carolina at Boston, 6 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Calgary at Colorado, 8 p.m.

Phoenix at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

Edmonton at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox Minnesota Cleveland Detroit Kansas City

Central Division W L Pct 4 2 .667 4 2 .667 3 3 .500 3 3 .500 3 3 .500

East Division W L 4 2 3 3 3 3 2 4 2 4 West Division W L Oakland 5 2 Texas 3 2 Seattle 3 4 Los Angeles 2 3 Houston 1 5

Boston Baltimore Tampa Bay New York Toronto

GB — — 1 1 1

Pct .667 .500 .500 .333 .333

GB — 1 1 2 2

Pct .714 .600 .429 .400 .167

GB — 1 2 2 3½

Sunday’s Results White Sox 4, Seattle 3, 10 innings N.Y. Yankees 7, Detroit 0 Boston 13, Toronto 0 Kansas City 9, Philadelphia 8 Minnesota 4, Baltimore 3 Cleveland 13, Tampa Bay 0 Oakland 9, Houston 3 L.A. Angels at Texas (n) Today’s Games Baltimore (W.Chen 0-0) at Boston (Buchholz 1-0), 1:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Kuroda 0-1) at Cleveland (Jimenez 0-0), 3:05 p.m.

Minnesota (Correia 0-0) at Kansas City (E.Santana 0-1), 3:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Hellickson 0-0) at Texas (Ogando 1-0), 7:05 p.m.

Houston (Humber 0-1) at Seattle (J.Saunders 0-1), 9:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE Central Division W L Pct Cincinnati 4 2 .667 St. Louis 3 3 .500 Cubs 2 4 .333 Milwaukee 1 5 .167 Pittsburgh 1 5 .167 East Division W L Pct Atlanta 5 1 .833 New York 4 2 .667 Washington 4 2 .667 Philadelphia 2 4 .333 Miami 1 5 .167 West Division W L Pct Arizona 5 1 .833 Colorado 5 1 .833 Los Angeles 4 2 .667 San Francisco 3 3 .500 San Diego 1 5 .167

GB — 1 2 3 3 GB — 1 1 3 4 GB — — 1 2 4

Sunday’s Results Atlanta 5, Cubs 1 N.Y. Mets 4, Miami 3 Cincinnati 6, Washington 3 Kansas City 9, Philadelphia 8 Arizona 8, Milwaukee 7, (11 innings) L.A. Dodgers 6, Pittsburgh 2 Colorado 9, San Diego 1 St. Louis 14, San Francisco 3 Today’s Games Milwaukee (Estrada 0-0) at Cubs (E.Jackson 0-1), 1:20 p.m.

Cincinnati (Latos 0-0) at St. Louis (J.Garcia 1-0), 3:15 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (Harvey 1-0) at Philadelphia (Halladay 0-1), 6:05 p.m.

Atlanta (Maholm 1-0) at Miami (Slowey 0-1), 6:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh (W.Rodriguez 1-0) at Arizona (Cahill 0-1), 8:40 p.m.

Colorado (De La Rosa 0-0) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 1-0), 9:15 p.m.

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Monday, April 8, 2013 • Page B3

PREP ROUNDUP

NIU SCRIMMAGE NOTES

DeKalb baseball battles wind, trounces Streator

Running the ball not a problem

DAILY CHRONICLE

Hinckley-Big Rock drops nonconference game: Hinckley-Big

The wind was unforgiving at the DeKalb High School baseball field for the Barbs in their matchup against Streator on Saturday.

If you asked a Bulldog, DeKalb’s bats also were unforgiving, as the Barbs hit their way to a 16-6 victory.

“I thought overall offensively we took a better approach at the plate [Saturday]. We have been struggling with situational hitting, whether that’s putting the ball in play with two strikes, moving runners, getting the big hit,” DeKalb coach Jake Howells said. “[Saturday] we did those things. We eliminated the strikeout, were able to move runners and also got some big hits. It was good to see that offensively.”

Leadoff hitter Jared Johnson hit three doubles and helped advance runners with a sacrifice fly for DeKalb (4-5) .

Howells said his contributions were huge because it sets the tone for his team when the first couple of batters are getting hits as soon as the game begins.

The Barbs’ Ryan Metser came to the mound for the last three innings, and Howells said he pitched exceptionally for a team that already had a sizable lead. He threw strikes the Bulldog hitters couldn’t hit in any attempt of a comeback.

DeKalb sophomore Logan Herring had a three-run home run.

G-K gets first win: Mendota got an 8-7 win over Genoa-Kingston in Game 1 of a doubleheader Saturday, but the Cogs responded with a 4-3 win in Game 2 for their first win of the season. G-K is now 1-4.

Jake Langford went 1 for 3 with a walk and a stolen base in Game 1, and Danny Hansen was 1 for 3 with a walk.

Tommy Hansen was the Cogs’ starting pitcher in Game 2, throwing 6 2/3 innings without giving up an earned run while striking out eight. Adam Price pitched the final on-third of an inning to pick up the win.

Bobby Treadwell was 2 for 2 with a double and two runs scored, and Eric Tucker went 1 for 3 with two stolen bases.

Kaneland 1, Sterling 0: At Maple Park, Curtis Thorson threw a complete-game shutout as Kaneland (3-6) won the Northern Illinois Big 12 crossover.

Josh Cohrs had the Knights’ lone hit and RBI.

Rock lost, 7-5, to Aurora Christian.

Indian Creek drops nonconference game: Indian Creek lost, 11-3, to St. Edward on the road.

SOFTBALL Spartans split DH: West Chicago beat Sycamore, 11-8, in Game 1 of a doubleheader, but the Spartans got a 12-11 win in Game 2.

In Game 1, Sycamore’s Brit Huber went 3 for 4 with a home run, double and three RBIs, while Jasmyne Taylor was 2 for 4 with a home run, double and an RBI. Taylor Jones finished 2 for 3 with a double and two RBIs. The Spartans’ Jordyn Shultz went 4 for 5 with four RBIs in Game 2, and had the winning hit in the bottom of the seventh. Abby Foulk went 2 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs, while Taylor went 2 for 5 with an RBI. Taylor Zak was the winning pitcher for Sycamore, which improved to 3-4.

“This was definitely a day for the offense. Each team had double-digits in hits for each game. I thought we kept coming at them in both games and it finally paid off in Game 2,” Sycamore coach Jill Carpenter said. “To be down two runs going into the bottom of the seventh and come away with a win is a testament to our kids’ ability to keep playing until the final pitch.”

Kaneland 17, Batavia 1 (5 inn.): At Batavia, Kaneland scored 11 runs in the first inning to dominate the nonconference win. Winning pitcher Elissa Eckert and Paige Kuefler were among numerous players to have big offensive days for the Knights (5-1).

GIRLS SOCCER H-BR gets win: Hinckley-Big Rock beat Stillman Valley, 2-1.

The Royals got two goals from Jacqueline Madden and assists from Lauren Paver and Andrea Binkley.

H-BR is now 3-0-1.

Kaneland 1, Rosary 1: At the West Aurora tournament, Rosary and Kaneland tied at 1.

Lizzie Kelley scored on a Molly Piech assist for the Royals (3-1-2). Kiandra Powell scored the first goal of the season for Kaneland (0-2-1).

Sycamore loses: Sycamore lost, 6-0, to Metea Valley at the Pepsi Showdown.

BOYS TRACK Royals 7th at the Mendota: Hinckley-Big Rock took seventh place in the Don Gooden Invitational. The Royals’ Billy Weissinger won the high jump

with a mark of 6-feet 3-inches, while Christian Johnsen took first in the long jump (19-7). Michael Bayler had a third-place finish in the triple jump (39-8), and Mack Carls was third in the discus at 133-9.

H-BR’s 1,600-meter realay of Bayler, Johnsen, Weissinger and Jared Madden took third at 3:45.85.

Kaneland wins United Township Kiwanis Invitational: Kaneland won the 12-team event, paced by a 4x100 relay triumph for the Knights’ Brandon Bishop, Brandon Cottier, Dylan Nauert and Ben Barnes in 43.85 seconds. Conor Johnson won the 800 meter run for the Knights in 2:02.58.

Genoa-Kingston finishes fourth: Genoa-Kingston’s Tim Benvenuti won the triple jump (39-1) for the Cogs at the Gebhardt-Worley Invite in Oregon.

G-K took fourth as a team with 74 points.

GIRLS TRACK Brown has record-setting day at Holmes Invite: DeKalb senior Jasmine Brown finished with a mark of 37-8.25 in the triple jump at the Holmes Invitational, which set a meet record.

The Barbs took second as a team with a score of 103.5.

Kaneland was first at 126.5 and Sycamore took sixth with 60 points.

Brown added another firstplace finish in the long jump with a mark of 17-2.25, while teammate Kelsey Schrader was first in the 1,600-meter run (5:27.06) and 3,200-meter run (11:45.74). The Barbs’ team of Kara Alvarez, Stephanie Milroy, Courtney Patrick and Diaja Robinson won the 800 relay at 1:54.54.

Sycamore’s Sarah Grant took first in the shot put (327.5).

Kaneland’s Elle Tattoni won the discus (101-4) and Lauren Zick tok first in the 400-meter dash (59.8). The Knights also had wins in the 400 and 3,200-meter relays.

Clark with two top-five finishes for H-BR: Hinckley-Big Rock’s Kristen Clark finished fourth in the 800 at the Don Gooden Invitational in Mendota, coming in with a mark of 2:43.93. She was fifth in the 1,600 (6:22.25).

Kramer leads G-K to 5th-place finish: Genoa-Kingston’s Brianna Kramer took second in both the 100 (17.46) and 300 hurdles (53.55) for the Cogs at the Gebhardt-Worley Invite. G-K took fifth as a team with 30 points.

• Brandon LaChance contributed to this report

Spartans happy spring is back to normal • SPARTANS Continued from page B1 “It’s hard to get back into it sitting out,” Haacker said.

“It’s kind of weird, we’re not really used to that.”

“In this kind of weather, you’ve got to hit balls on the ground, and you’ve got to hit balls on the right side,” Sycamore coach Jason Cavanaugh said after the first game. “We hit every ball in the air or to the third baseman.”

Next week, the Spartans start their conference season,

so there really isn’t much time to make up the weeks of games that were postponed. In baseball, the only open days are rain out days for crucial conference games.

Cavanaugh said the Spartans would be lucky to play 30 games, when they usually play at least 35.

“You’re playing every day,” Cavanaugh said. “We have five games a week. Three conference games and then a weekend doubleheader, so where are you going to put [the postponed games]?”

But as the wind whipped around during the doubleheader, making it difficult for outfielders to stay warm and almost impossible for fly balls to drop, the Spartans were just happy that, finally, their spring is back to normal, even if this April is a little colder than most.

“Practicing inside is the worst,” Sycamore sophomore Brett Weaver said. “Baseball is the most fun sport to play outside. … Inside, it’s nothing like baseball. It’s like a totally different world inside.”

Players to receive bowl rings at spring game • HUSKIES Continued from page B1 The school’s Orange Bowl experience has come and gone but there still are reminders of it at spring practice, whether it’s a player wearing a sweatshirt that features the Orange Bowl logo under his jersey, or someone wearing a hat with the same logo.

At Saturday’s annual spring game, NIU will unveil the Orange Bowl banner and the players will receive their bowl rings.

The month leading up to the BCS game was a heck of a month for NIU coach Rod Carey, who got the job the

day the Huskies’ were officially in the game. He said it was an even busier time after the game with recruiting and putting together a coaching staff.

Things have gotten more back to normal since signing day for Carey and his staff.

“Since then we’ve kind of gotten into a little bit of a rhythm and things have kind of moved a long,” he said.

To Ward, this spring has seen a different atomsphere around the program. None of these players ever will forget the 2012 season, which culminated in the historic BCS appearance.

Still, the loss to the Seminoles left a sour taste in ev-

eryone’s mouth. To Ward, that’s showed this spring.

“I feel like we’ve got a chip on our shoulder, just coming off that loss last season,” Ward said. “And the coaches have a chip on their shoulder because they’re coaching different, everybody’s playing different, everybody’s more aggressive [in practice] ... and when you come out to practice, everybody’s taking it serious, there’s no jokes.”

“Chip on our shoulder” was a phrase receiver Tommylee Lewis used as well.

“Nobody wants to lose, especially in a game like that,” he said. “It definitley put an extra chip on our shoulder to come out and do better.”

By STEVE NITZ snitz@shawmedia.com DeKALB – On Saturday, Northern Illinois’ annual spring football game will take place at Huskie Stadium. The week after, it’s the first-ever Huskie Bowl.

NIU held the first controlled scrimmage of the spring. Huskies coach Rod Carey thought his team competed well, and one thing that stood out was how well the Huskies ran the ball.

Players such as Giorgio Bowers and Cameron Stingily have gotten more reps this spring with Akeem Daniels and Keith Harris Jr. banged up. Both backs broke off some nice runs Saturday,

and Carey said they’ve taken advantage of the extra reps.

“They had a pretty good day today,” Carey said. “I think they’re lowering their pads and running pretty well.”

Other notes from Saturday’s scrimmage: • Linebackers Bobby Winkel and Michael Santacaterina didn’t practice Saturday because of what Carey described as minor injuries.

One linebacker who moved into Santacaterina’s spot and took first-team reps was true freshman Sean Folliard. Folliard graduated high school in December and is on campus a semester early.

Carey said Folliard is really taking advantage of being in DeKalb for spring football.

“It’s a trade-off. You lose that last half of your senior year which is going to be a special time in your life,” Carey said. “But from the football aspect, there’s been no doubt he’s going to benefit from [graduating early].”

• There was an officiating crew present Saturday, and Carey said his team has a lot to clean up penalty-wise, but that it’s normal for the first scrimmage.

“We had a couple key penalties. We were fortunate offensively to overcome them,” he said. “Defensively, we can’t let an offense recover from that.”

Manager Ventura not overly concerned with the early season offensive struggles • SOX Continued from page B1 The Sox’s inability to draw walks isn’t a one-game anomaly. Their 10 walks this season are tied for 28th in the majors with the Cubs. Only the offensively inept Houston Astros have fewer (nine) while 10 teams have at recorded at least 20 walks. Getting men on base also will pay off if the Sox continue hitting home runs at their current rate. Of the 11 home runs they have hit, seven have come with nobody on base.

“Everyone’s fresh and everyone pretty much has their best stuff of the year at this point,” said catcher Tyler Flowers, who is one of only two Sox with more than one walk. “The important thing

is when you’re selective and you get that pitch, don’t miss it. Take advantage of those – get your hits, get on base for the next guy. It’s early so everyone’s seeing how they’re being pitched to and making adjustments.”

Manager Robin Ventura isn’t overly concerned about the early season offensive struggles. That’s good news for four Sox starters – Alejandro De Aza, Paul Konerko, Jeff Keppinger and Viciedo – all of whom are batting under 170 through six games, hitting a combined 10 for 84. Ventura had held off overreacting to a small sample size when there still are 156 games left on the schedule. But Keppinger (1 for 21) became the first to get benched for his slump, partially because backup Conor

Gillaspie has played well in his limited opportunities.

Even with the lack of contributions from key players, the Sox begin a 10-game road trip confident the offense can develop consistency. “[Slumps] are never good or fun to go through, but I think if it happens early and you get out of it, it goes away,” Ventura said. “When it happens in the middle [of the year], you kind of have something to base it on. You were swinging it good before.”

• Meghan Montemurro covers the White Sox and Cubs for Shaw Media. Write to her at mmontemurro@ shawmedia.com. Read the Sox Insider and Inside the Cubs blogs at NWHerald.com and on Twitter @Sox_Insider and @InsideTheCubs.

ADVICE & PUZZLES

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Childhood abuse casts shadow on intimacy Dear Abby: I have been in a relationship with the man of my dreams for five years.

Everything is great between us except for one huge thing – we are no longer intimate.

I have recently come to the realization that this isn’t the first time I have had this problem. I always thought it was an issue with the relationship, but now I suspect it may be linked to molestation I suffered when I was a child. At that time I was told “people who love you don’t touch you like that.” Logically I know this is different, but my partner tells me I just freeze up when we are together.

I think I need professional help, but I’m embarrassed and don’t know where to start. Do I need a therapist?

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips How do I locate a good one in my area? – Reaching out in Cleveland Dear Reaching Out: Please accept my sympathy. Considering your history, what you’re experiencing is understandable, and yes, you need to talk to a therapist. The therapy should have started at the time you were molested. To find a “good one,” ask your physician to refer you to several so you can find a person you feel comfortable talking with.

Please do not be embarrassed to be frank, because most therapists have heard

everything. It isn’t their job to judge you, only to help you.

None of this was your fault, and your problem is fixable.

Dear Abby: My husband, kids and I moved out of state seven years ago, leaving behind our extended families.

Now, whenever we plan a vacation in our home state, we encounter the same issues.

The first is trying to accommodate everyone’s schedule into our own. The second is dividing our time between my family and my husband’s.

(His family is smaller than mine.)

Is it fair to divide the time in half – half for his family and half for mine – even though I have so many more relatives on my list? Or should we divide our time by the number of households

we need to see? These issues cause my husband and me to argue, and it makes what is supposed to be a vacation very unpleasant. I already feel like canceling the trip. – Vacation Issues Dear Vacation Issues: A solution would be to have two large family get-togethers – one for your family and another for his – during your visit. Then, if you want to visit with the relatives from the two branches of the families individually, you can “divide and conquer.” He can spend as much time as he wishes with his relatives, and you can spend time with yours.

Dear Abby: Every year my workplace sponsors a community blood drive. I am invariably asked by co-workers if I am going to donate. Because

I am HIV-positive, I answer no. Then the person asks me why.

Abby, it is no one’s business. There could be many reasons – ranging from health to religious to personal. Or a person may simply not want to donate.

I would give if I could.

Please ask your readers not to question others about whether they will donate blood.

Have you any suggestions about how I should respond? – On the Job in Idaho Dear on the Job: A polite deflection would be to make light of it by saying, “I just don’t.”

• Write Dear Abby at www.

DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

ADHD needs structure and accountability Dear Dr. K: I am a man in my 20s and was just diagnosed with ADHD. Is it possible to be successful with this condition?

Dear Reader: My colleagues Dr. Craig Surman and Dr. Timothy Bilkey, with Karen Weintraub, have just written a wonderful new book on this topic. It’s called “Fast Minds: How to Thrive if You Have ADHD (or Think You Might).”

(You can learn more about this book at AskDoctorK.com.)

They point out that ADHD – attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – afflicts not just children. Plenty of adults, like you, have it. And you absolutely can build a successful life. The key to success is to find – or create – an environ-

ASK DR. K Anthony L. Komaroff ment that complements your strengths and challenges. The advice they give for people like you falls into several different categories: • Create structure. Many people with ADHD thrive in environments where their time and tasks are highly regimented. For others with ADHD, being a member of a team, in which each member is responsible for certain accomplishments and regularly accountable for those accomplishments to other team members, allows them

to function better than if they were in more independent and solitary roles.

• Reward yourself often. Everyone needs to feel rewarded for a job well done or a task completed. With ADHD, you may need these rewards more often.

• Install accountability.

Asking colleagues to regularly remind you about your deadlines is a more powerful stimulus than just a reminder on your calendar. Also, keep reminding yourself about why the work you’re doing will be important to others: It helps you to meet your deadlines and to do a good job.

• Make a new path. I had a patient who was good about following certain routines and

bad about following others.

He brushed his teeth twice a day without fail. But his wife complained that he kept letting the mail pile up. The default path for someone with ADHD is often the path of least resistance, such as opening the mail later. Recognize your default path. Then, create a way to work around it.

For example, a lot of my patient’s mail – as with most people – was advertising from various organizations. He and his wife sat down and decided what organizations didn’t interest them. Whenever a piece of mail arrived from one of those organizations, they just chucked it without opening it.

That left a smaller pile of mail to open and attend to. Simple,

perhaps – but such simple routines can help someone with ADHD function better.

• Use peripheral brains.

This is something outside yourself that can help you with everyday functioning.

Set an alarm reminder, put a note on your calendar, make a to-do list. For anyone, but particularly for anyone with ADHD, going to the grocery store without a to-do list is a bad idea.

• Remind yourself what is meaningful to you. Keeping a larger goal in mind can make a dramatic difference in your motivation, patience and determination.

• Visit www.AskDoctorK. com to read more.

Please be wise and stay drug- and alcohol-free Teens: The teen years are a time to venture out into the world, to test your independence and make decisions without the help of your parents. Yes, it’s a time to experiment, and experiments involve trial and error – making honest mistakes.

But some experiments are not worth it, especially those involving alcohol and drugs.

It’s not enough to be told, “Just say no.” Teens feel indestructible and rarely think of the long-range danger of becoming addicted to a chemical substance. But getting high can exact a stiff price.

Of the 1.7 million men and women currently behind

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace bars in the United States, 80 percent of them are there at least partly because of drugs or alcohol. That’s a staggering statistic.

A study by Columbia University’s National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse found that almost 1.4 million offenders in state and federal prisons and local jails had violated drug or alcohol laws. They either stole property to purchase drugs or alcohol, were high

8ASTROGRAPH

By BERNICE BEDE OSOL Newspaper Enterprise Association

TODAY – Based upon a recent experience, your attitude is likely to undergo a positive revision in the year ahead. This new dynamic outlook will enable you to emphasize the personal qualities that serve you best.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – It isn’t likely that you’ll tolerate anything that inhibits your mobility and independence. Loose chitchat poses a distraction you will find especially annoying.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – You’ll be more self-assured at the onset of an undertaking than you will be as matters progress.

Don’t allow self-doubts to distort your positive outlook.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – It’s OK if your instincts urge you to take on more than is expected of you, as long as you don’t step on anyone’s toes in the process.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – The possibilities for you achieving all of your objectives today look to be pretty good, as long as you make a game plan first and don’t try to alter them along the way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – The secret to achieving what you want is to not put any limitations on your thinking. You need to be free to use the entire scope of your smarts and imagination.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – The perceptions of some of your associates might be keener than yours. Just because you fail to see as they do, don’t belittle their hunches.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Someone you like might require extra compassion. Don’t try to reach this person through reason; he or she needs emotional help, not logic.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – One of the worst things you can do at this point is goof off. If you fail to keep up with your responsibilities, a hard rain is going to fall.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – There are times when it is wise to allow your heart to rule your head, and this might be one of them. Make a point to go out of your way to be nice to someone who needs some kindness.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – This can be a very productive day if you dedicate yourself to your undertakings. Make it a rule not to begin anything you have no intention of completing in a timely fashion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – If you go out gallivanting, leave word as to how you can be reached. Someone is going to be very anxious to get in touch with you, and you won’t want to miss him or her.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – When dickering over a commercial matter, you should be firm about your terms. It will cost you both money and the advantage if you let yourself seem weak.

on drugs when they committed a crime or had a history of abuse and addiction. For many of the inmates, all three were the case.

Furthermore, many hundreds of thousands of these inmates would be law-abiding, working, tax-paying citizens and responsible parents if they had lived sober lives.

Substance abuse was the sole factor behind their criminal conviction.

The leading substance-abuse crime in the United States is drunk driving, accounting for over 1.4 million arrests yearly, at a cost to the legal system of $5.2 billion. Alcohol is

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also more closely associated with violent crime than any other drug, followed by crack cocaine, powder cocaine and heroin.

Teens, I know that some of you will experiment with alcohol and drugs with the philosophy that, “I’m going to try it just to see what it’s like.

I don’t plan to get hooked.”

Just remember that many of those now behind bars had the same philosophy. Be wise. Stay drug- and alcohol-free! Someday you’ll be glad that you did.

Dr. Wallace: My buddies and I rate girls one to 10 on their looks. A girl who is a six asked me to the prom,

BRIDGE Phillip Alder

and I said yes because she has a nine body.

Now my buddies are making fun of me because they think, for a guy, that I’m a nine. I told this girl I would be her prom escort, but now I don’t want to go with her.

What’s a good way to get out of this predicament honorably? – Nameless, Atlanta, Ga. Nameless: The only nine on you is the size of your inflated head. Go to the dance, treat your date with respect and have a good time. But if your ego hinders you from having fun – fake it!

• Email Dr. Robert Wallace at rwallace@galesburg.net.

8CROSSWORD

In the last seat, three calls change John Locke, an English philosopher and physician known as the Father of Classical Liberalism who died in 1704, said, “An excellent man, like precious metal, is in every way invariable. A villain, like the beams of a balance, is always varying, upwards and downwards.”

At the bridge table, when the dealer’s opening bid of one of a suit is followed by two passes, the fourth player is in the balancing seat. Three of his actions have different meanings from those in the second position -- two upward and one downward.

Over the next three days, let’s look at these calls. First, an overcall of one no-trump.

After West opened one heart, if North had overcalled one no-trump, it would have shown some 15.5 to 17.5 points (about half a point more than the strength promised by a one-no-trump opening bid). But in the balancing (or pass-out) position, it is a weak no-trump, indicating only 11 to 15 points -like the South hand in this deal.

North, with nine points, would have raised opposite a second-seat one-no-trump overcall, but now has an easy pass.

West leads the heart queen.

South sees only four top tricks: two hearts and two diamonds. The spade suit will generate one more trick, but it is better to attack clubs. And since West surely holds the ace, declarer should win the second (or first) heart trick in his hand with the king and lead a low club to the queen.

After it wins, he returns a club and plays low from his hand. When the ace comes tumbling down, the contract is home.