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Tax break for seniors passes in Ill. Will lower property bills in ’14 By EMILY K. COLEMAN ecoleman@shawmedia.com

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Michele and Gary Aavang cover up a roll of silage Thursday after loading the feed for their beef cattle.

Agricultural producers hope farm bill includes crop insurance

Older homeowners will get a bigger tax break on their tax bills next year. The Illinois House and Senate overwhelming passed – with just two “no” votes in the House and none in the Senate – a bill that raises the senior citizen homestead exemption from $4,000 to $5,000. Gov. Pat Quinn signed the bill into law on Tuesday. The increase amounts to savings of about $100 for a senior citizen with a home valued at $200,000 in Crystal Lake. The change goes into effect immediately in Cook County, but for McHenry County and the rest of the state, the change affects bills sent out in 2014 and later. Several area legislators said the difference was because of

“I get calls every day from seniors literally in tears who are scared they are going to lose their homes.” State Rep. Jack Franks D-Marengo

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As Michele Aavang and her husband, Gary, prepare for the upcoming planting season by repairing fences and equipment, they want to know how the farming system will operate beyond the next few months. “It’s hard to make plans for the future when you don’t know what the rules are going to be,” Michele Aavang said. Congress is in the process of considering a new farm bill. Aavang, the president of the McHenry County Farm Bureau board, hopes for one with a long life span. The farm bill passed in 2008 applied for five years. Congress then extended it for nine months, making it hard for farmers to plan ahead, she said. “As a whole, farmers ... are more than willing to take our share of the budget cuts,” Aavang said. “We all recognize the federal budget needs to be cut in all areas.” Aavang, who grows grain, soybeans, wheat and corn, and raises cattle, said five years is customary and is what most farmers expect. “Perhaps a farmer might be considering an expansion,” said Aavang, of Woodstock. “How do you make a decision? What are the basic ground rules? There are a lot of unknowns.” She said she hopes there is a safety net included in the bill, and farmers could

By KIMBERLY DOZIER The Associated Press

ABOVE: Gary Aavang watches as his cattle eat Thursday. Aavang and his wife Michele farm 2,000 acres of corn, beans, wheat and hay, as well as raising 60 beef cattle. LEFT: Gary Aavang works on a chemical sprayer Thursday at his Woodstock farm.

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FORWARD OPERATING BASE CONNOLLY, Afghanistan – The Americans could be spotted waiting for the Chinooks in the 2 a.m. darkness only by the shape of their night-vision goggles, as they shared a cigarette with glowing embers in quick drags among the kneeling assaulters in the chilled dark. They would be on the first two helicopters to drop into the villages of the Khogyani district in the shadows of the Tora Bora mountains, kicking off a four-day operation against the Taliban by roughly 175 Americans and 1,250 Afghan troops, in a teeth-clenching test of U.S. mentoring and training.

Rising deaths Afghan casualty figures have been rising steadily, more than doubling from 550 Afghan soldiers and police killed in 2011 to more than 1,200 last year. This year is bloodier still, with 300 security personnel, mostly police, killed in March alone.

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Six in custody as hope for survivors in building collapse dwindle By FARID HOSSAIN and JULHAS ALAM SAVAR, Bangladesh – Police in Bangladesh took six people into custody in connection with the collapse of a shoddily-constructed building that killed at least 348 people, as rescue workers admitted Saturday that voices of survivors are getting weaker after four days of being pinned under the increasingly unstable rubble. Still, in a boost for the rescuers, 29 survivors were pulled out Saturday, said army spokesman Shahinul Islam. Most of the victims were crushed by massive blocks of concrete and mortar falling on them when the 8-story structure came down on Wednesday morning – a time many of the garment factories in the building were packed with workers. It was the worst tragedy to hit Ban-

gladesh’s massive garment industry, and focused attention on the poor working conditions of the employees who toil for $38 a month to produce clothing for top international brands. Among those arrested Saturday were two owners of a garment factory, who a Dhaka court ruled can be questioned by police for 12 days without charges being filed. Also detained are two government engineers and the wife of the building owner, who is on the run, in an attempt to force him to surrender. Late Saturday, police arrested another factory owner. Violent public protests continued sporadically in Dhaka and spread to the southeastern city of Chittagong where several vehicles were set on fire. Working round-the-clock since Wednesday through heat and a thunderstorm, rescuers on Saturday finally reached the ground floor from the top of the mountain-

ous rubble through 25 narrow holes they have drilled, said Brig. Gen. Ali Ahmed Khan, the head of the fire services. “We are still getting response from survivors though they are becoming weaker slowly,” he said, adding that rescue workers were now able to see cars that were parked at the ground level. “The building is very vulnerable. Any time the floors could collapse. We are performing an impossible task, but we are glad that we are able to rescue so many survivors.” He said the operations will continue overnight as chances fade of people surviving for a fifth day with possibly grievous injuries and the heat. The building site was a hive of frenzied activity all day with soldiers, police and medical workers in lab coats working non-stop. Rescuers passed bottles of water and small cylinders of oxygen up a ladder leaning against

the side of the building to be given to possible survivors inside. They used bare hands and shovels, passing chunks of brick and concrete down a human chain away from the collapsed structure. On the ground, mixed in the debris were several pairs of pink cotton pants, a mud-covered navy blue sock and a pile of green uncut fabric. Nearby, Abul Basar wept as he awaited news of his wife, who worked in one of the garment factories. “My son says that his mother will come back some day. She must return! “ he cried. Every once in a while a badly decomposed body would be brought out, covered in cloth and plastic, to a spot where ambulances were parked. Workers furiously sprayed air-fresheners on the bodies to cover the stench, leaving the air thick with the smell of death and cheap perfume.

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By MARTHA IRVINE The Associated Press CHICAGO – It may be a man’s world, as the saying goes, but lesbians seem to have an easier time living in it than gay men do. High-profile lesbian athletes have come out while still playing their sports, but not a single gay male athlete in major U.S. professional sports has done the same. While television’s most prominent same-sex parents are the two fictional dads on “Modern Family,” surveys show that society is actually more comfortable with the idea of lesbians parenting children.

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And then there is the ongoing debate over the Boy Scouts of America proposal to ease their ban on gay leaders and scouts. Reaction to the proposal, which the BSA’s National Council will take up next month, has been swift and often harsh. Yet amid the discussions, the Girl Scouts of USA reiterated their policy prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation, among other things. That announcement has gone largely unnoticed. Certainly, the difference in the public’s reaction to the scouting organizations can be attributed, in part, to their varied histories, including

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New push begins to support startups at IllinoisVentures The ASSOCIATED PRESS CHAMPAIGN – The University of Illinois subsidiary created a decade ago to help catapult technologies coming out of the school’s research labs into the marketplace is making a renewed push to support startups that have ties to the state. IllinoisVentures is bringing in a new co-director and more board members from outside academia. It will also increase investment funding for startups emerging from the university’s Chicago campus. Since it was created in 2001, the company has helped raise millions for startup businesses linked to the state and commercialize technologies being developed in University of Illinois research labs. The company operates two private venture funds totaling about $50 million and also invests directly in startups with seed and equity funding. The new co-managing director is Nancy Sullivan, who also leads the Chicago campus’ Office of Technology Management, where she has helped faculty members license their inventions. She plans to also continue in that role. At Ventures, Sullivan told The News-Gazette in Champaign, she wants to “continue the cycle from the labs, from translational research out to commercialization.” A new $10 million fund for startups emerging from the

“It’s clear the university showed great creativity and wisdom in launching what at the time was a highly unique effort.” Nancy Sullivan Co-managing director of IllinoisVentures

Chicago campus is meant to help accomplish that. The Chancellor’s Innovation Fund will also allow the firm to reinvest the money it earns through the commercialization of new technologies. Researchers at the Chicago campus have already developed drugs, helping the campus generate $17 million in royalties for the 2012 fiscal year. Other successes include ShareThis, a content-sharing program ranked 35th on a Forbes magazine list of America’s most promising companies. When IllinoisVentures was created, it was one of only a handful of such entities operating at U.S. universities. The model has since spread to dozens of colleges. “It’s clear the university showed great creativity and wisdom in launching what at the time was a highly unique effort,” Sullivan said. The two new board members are Brendan Fox, a former executive from the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, and Franklyn Prendergast, a doctor with Mayo Clinic ties.

Trial in brutal slayings to start By DAVID MERCER The Associated Press CHAMPAIGN – The killing of a Beason couple and three of their children led many in their tiny central Illinois farming community to begin locking their doors at night, and nearly four years later, their home stands as a constant reminder of their brutal deaths. On Monday, the first of two brothers charged in their killings is scheduled to stand trial in Peoria. Christopher Harris Christopher h a s p l e a d e d not guilty to Harris more than 50 counts of murder in the September 2009 killings of Raymond “Rick” Gee, 46, his wife Ruth Gee, 39, and three of the children – Justina Constant, 16; Dillen Constant, 14; and Austin Gee, 11. They all were beaten to death with a tire iron in their home, and only the couple’s 3-year-old daughter, Tabitha, survived. Jury selection could begin Tuesday and may take several days. The rest of the trial could take about a week. Harris’ brother, Jason Harris, is also charged with more than 50 counts of murder in the case, and his trial hasn’t been scheduled yet. The attack on the family sent a wave of fear through Beason, a community of about 200 residents. Until police arrested the Harris brothers, who are from Armington, Beason was on edge.

PALOS HILL – The body of a first responder killed in the explosion at a Texas fertilizer plant is being returned to the Chicago area, where he grew up. Kevin Sanders was from the suburb of Palos Hills. He was working as an EMS in the tiny Texas town of West, where the blast occurred earlier this month. He was among the 14

“Not many people lock their doors here,” Brittney Fillmore, who went to school with Justina and Dillen, said at the time. “Something like this isn’t what you’d expect, especially happening in a small town where everybody knows each other.” Neither Christopher Harris’ lawyers nor prosecutors from the state Attorney General’s office or Logan County were willing to talk about the

wife and 3-month-old son. He attended Marist High School.

lll. gunman thought killings only a nightmare WHEATON – A man who has pled guilty to gunning down three members of a suburban Chicago family said a confused mental state at the time left him unsure whether the killings were real or only a nightmare. Jacob Nodarse told a courtroom he “couldn’t tell the difference between reality and nightmares.” Nodarse has pled guilty but mentally ill in the killings, which took place in March 2010 in Darien. His testimony Friday was part of the trial of another suspect, Johnny Borizov.

Cook Co. sheriff recovers illegal weapons in sweep SPRINGFIELD – Cook County Sheriff’s deputies recovered weapons, marijuana and arrested dozens during a sweep of Chicago’s southern suburbs. Sheriff Tom Dart said Friday that sheriff’s police completed the operation on Wednesday. They recovered a .38-caliber revolver from a person whose Firearm Owner’s Identification card was revoked for mental health reasons and three weapons and 550 rounds of ammunition from a Dolton resident whose FOID card was revoked after a weapons arrest.

case, citing a gag order. The brothers’ indictments accuse them of breaking into the home intending to sexually assault Justina Constant and rob the family. A laptop computer was stolen. Prosecutors have said they believe Christopher Harris, who is now 33, is primarily responsible. Jason Harris, now 25, is expected to testify that while he waited outside, he saw his brother follow Dillen Con-

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A memorial pamphlet is seen Sept. 28, 2009, as friends and family of the Gee family exit the Family Life Center in Mount Pulaski for the their funeral, a week after the two parents and three children were found dead in their Beason home. Top center is Raymond Gee; top right is Justina Constant; top left is Austin Gee; bottom left is Dillen Constant; bottom center child is unidentified; bottom right is Ruth Constant Gee with daughter Tabitha.

stant out of the home with a tire iron. In court, Christopher Harris’ attorneys have admitted that he killed Dillen Constant. But they say he acted to save his own life, arguing in pretrial hearings that the Harris brothers went to the Gee home to buy marijuana, and that Christopher Harris walked in on the teenager slaughtering his own family. “[Constant] killed his family,” attorney Dan Fultz said in a hearing last September, according to The [Bloomington] Pantagraph. He argued that the boy was heavily influenced by violent video games: “He had violent tendencies toward everybody.” Defense lawyers plan to use testimony from an expert on violent video games and records of the boy’s troubles – including fights at school and threats made against other students – to make their case. Prosecutors have said the defense’s theory is based on guess work. “The defense has made no showing that this information is contained in the records,” Assistant Attorney General Steve Nate said during a hearing last year as defense lawyers tried to gain access to the boy’s records. “They’re guessing. They’re hoping to find something.” The trial was moved to Peoria after Harris’ attorneys argued their client might not get a fair trial in Lincoln, the Logan County seat. The killings have remained a regular part of news coverage in the area, and the county has just 30,000 residents.

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8BRIEFS SPRINGFIELD – Illinois residents whose homes suffered damage from recent flooding may be able to get low-interest loans for repairs. State Treasurer Dan Rutherfod is reminding residents of his office’s Disaster Recovery program. It helps lower interest rates for qualified borrowers with weather-related damage. Flood victims who expect insurance to cover their costs also can use the Disaster Recovery program as a bridge loan for a year until their reimbursement arrives. People with damage on uninsured property are allowed up to five years to repay their loans. Loans must be secured from participating financial institutions. For more information, click on the Disaster Recovery page on the treasurer’s website or call the Illinois State Treasurer’s Disaster Recovery Hotline at 866-523-0641.

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FAA: Staffing to return to normal soon By BARBARA ORTUTAY The Associated Press NEW YORK – The Federal Aviation Administration said that the U.S. air traffic system will resume normal operations by Sunday evening after lawmakers rushed a bill through Congress allowing the agency to withdraw furloughs of air traffic controllers and other workers. The FAA said Saturday that it has suspended all employee furloughs and that traffic facilities will begin returning to regular staffing levels over the next 24 hours. The furloughs were fallout

from the $85 billion in automatic-across-the-board spending cuts this spring. The bill, passed on Friday, allows the FAA to move as much as $253 million within its budget to areas that will allow it to prevent reduced operations and staffing. The furloughs started to hit air traffic controllers this past week, causing flight delays that left thousands of travelers frustrated and furious. Planes were forced to take off and land less frequently, so as not to overload the remaining controllers on duty. The FAA had no choice but to cut $637 million as its share

of $85 billion in automatic, government-wide spending cuts that must be achieved by the end of the federal budget year on Sept. 30. Flight delays piled up across the country earlier this week as the FAA kept planes on the ground because there weren’t enough controllers to monitor busy air corridors. Cascading delays held up flights at some of nation’s busiest airports, including New York, Baltimore and Washington. Delta Air Lines canceled about 90 flights Monday because of worries about delays. Just about every passenger was rebooked on another

Delta flight within a couple of hours. Air travel was smoother Tuesday. Things could have been worse. A lot of people who had planned to fly this week changed their plans when they heard that air travel might be difficult, according to longtime aviation consultant Daniel Kasper of Compass Lexicon. “Essentially what happened from an airline’s perspective is that people who were going to travel didn’t travel,” he said. But canceled flights likely led to lost revenue for airlines. Even if they didn’t have to incur some of

costs of fueling up planes and getting them off the ground, crews that were already scheduled to work still had to paid. “One week isn’t going to kill them, but had it gone on much longer, it would have been a significant hit on their revenues and profits,” Kasper said. It’s also a toll on travelers. At New York’s LaGuardia airport on Friday, traveler Roger Bentley said “getting on a flight and being delayed really puts people on the spot. It puts people on the edge and makes people edgy and that’s not something I want.”

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Six months after Sandy, thousands remain homeless By WAYNE PARRY The Associated Press MANTOLOKING, N.J. – The 9-year-old girl who got New Jersey’s tough-guy governor to shed a tear as he comforted her after her home was destroyed is bummed because she now lives far from her best friend and has nowhere to hang her One Direction posters. A New Jersey woman whose home was overtaken by mold still cries when she drives through the area. Six months after Superstorm Sandy devastated the Jersey shore and New York City and pounded coastal areas of New England, the region is dealing with a slow and frustrating, yet often hopeful, recovery. Tens of thousands of people remain homeless. Housing, business, tourism and coastal protection all remain major issues with the summer vacation – and hurricane – seasons almost here again. “Some families and some lives have come back together quickly and well, and some people are up and running almost as if nothing ever happened, and for them it’s been fine,” New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at a news conference Thursday. “Some people are still very much in the midst of recovery. You still have people in hotel rooms, you still have people doubled up, you still have people fighting with insurance companies, and for them it’s been terrible and horrendous.” Lynda Fricchione’s flood-damaged home in the Ortley Beach section of Toms

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BRANDON, Miss. – An ex-martial arts instructor made ricin and put the poison in letters to President Barack Obama and others, the FBI charged Saturday, days after dropping similar charges against an Elvis impersonator who insisted he had been framed. The arrest of James Everett Dutschke, 41, Saturday capped a week James in which in- Everett vestigators ini- Dutschke tially zeroed in on a rival of Dutschke’s, then decided they had the wrong man. The hunt for a suspect revealed tie after small-town tie between the two men and the 80-year-old county judge who, along with Obama and U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi, was among the targets of the letters. Dutschke’s house, business and vehicles in Tupelo

were searched earlier in the week often by crews in hazardous materials suits and he had been under surveillance. Dutschke was charged with “knowingly developing, producing, stockpiling, transferring, acquiring, retaining and possessing a biological agent, toxin and delivery system, for use as a weapon, to wit: ricin.” U.S. attorney Felicia Adams and Daniel McMullen, the FBI agent in charge in Mississippi, made the announcement in a news release Saturday. Dutschke’s attorney, Lori Nail Basham, had no comment. Earlier this week she said that Dutschke was cooperating fully with investigators and Dutschke has insisted he had nothing to do with the letters. He was arrested about 12:50 a.m. at his house in Tupelo and is expected in court Monday. He faces up to life in prison, if convicted. He already had legal problems. Earlier this month, he pleaded not guilty in state court to two child molestation charges involving three girls

younger than 16. He also was appealing a conviction on a different charge of indecent exposure. He told AP earlier that his lawyer told him not to comment on those cases. The letters, which tests showed were tainted with ricin, were sent April 8 to Obama, Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi and Mississippi judge, Sadie Holland. Wicker spokesman Ryan Taylor said since the investigation was ongoing, the senator couldn’t comment. The first suspect accused by the FBI was Paul Kevin Curtis, 45, an Elvis impersonator. He was arrested on April 17 at his Corinth, Miss., home, but the charges were dropped six days later and Curtis was released from jail. The focus then turned to Dutschke, who has ties to the former suspect, the judge and the senator. Earlier in the week, as investigators searched his primary residence in Tupelo, Dutschke told The Associated Press, “I don’t know how much more of this I can take.”

8BRIEFS Part found near WTC from Boeing jet NEW YORK – A rusted piece of airplane landing gear discovered wedged between a mosque and an apartment building and believed to be from one of the hijacked planes that destroyed the World Trade Center on Sept. 11 has been confirmed as coming from the type of Boeing jet used in the attacks. Police said Saturday that detectives had been in contact with officials at Chicago-based Boeing Co. who confirmed the wreckage was from a Boeing 767. Police have said the landing gear had a clearly visible Boeing identification number. The American Airlines and United Airlines planes hijacked by Islamic extremists in 2001 were Boeing 767s.

Official: 1 adult, 4 kids killed in Georgia fire NEWNAN, Ga. – A woman and four young children died early Saturday as a fire engulfed a home in west Georgia, and authorities said only an 11-year-old girl who was woken by her mother escaped. The woman died trying to save the remaining children. Firefighters were alerted at 1:17 a.m. Saturday to the blaze at the single-story home in Newnan. Georgia state Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens ruled the fire was accidental, said Glenn Allen, the commissioner’s spokesman. The fire killed Alonna T. McCrary, 27; daughter, Eriel McCrary, 5, and daughter Nikia White, 2, according to Allen. Two other children – Messiah White, 3, and McKenzie Florence, 2 – also died. Allen said the two were sleeping over at the home.

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Investigators push ahead in Boston bombing probe The ASSOCIATED PRESS BOSTON – With the Boston marathon bombing suspect in a prison hospital, investigators are pushing forward in the U.S. and abroad to piece together the myriad details of a plot that killed three people and injured more than 260. FBI agents have wrapped up a two-day search at a landfill near the University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth, where 19-year-old suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was a sophomore. FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller wouldn’t say what investigators were looking for or whether they recovered anything from the landfill before the search ended Friday. Meanwhile, U.S. officials said the bombing suspects’ mother had been added to a

federal terrorism database about 18 months before the April 15 attack – a disclosure that deepens the mystery around the Tsarnaev family and marks the first time American authorities have acknowledged that Zubeidat Tsarnaeva was under investigation before the tragedy. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is charged with joining with his older brother, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, now dead, in setting off the shrapnel-packed pressure-cooker bombs. The brothers are ethnic Chechens from Russia who came to the United States about a decade ago with their parents. Investigators have said it appears the brothers were angry about the U.S. wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Two government officials,

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Immigration deal bad for the GOP, some say By CHARLES BABINGTON The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Some feisty Republicans are challenging the claim, widely held among GOP leaders, that the party must support more liberal immigration laws if it’s to be more competitive in presidential elections. These doubters say the Republican establishment has the political calculation backward. Immigration “reform,” they say, will mean millions of new Democratic-leaning voters by granting citizenship to large numbers of Hispanic immigrants now living illegally in the United States. The argument is dividing the party as it tries to reposition itself after losing the popular vote in five of the past six presidential elections. It also could endanger President Barack Obama’s bid for a legacy-building rewrite of the nation’s immigration laws. Many conservatives “are scared to death” the Repub-

lican Party “is committing suicide, that we’re going to end up legalizing 9 million automatic Democrat voters,” radio host Rush Limbaugh recently told Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., a leader of the bipartisan team pushing an immigration overhaul. Strategists in both parties say several factors would make many, and probably most, newly enfranchised immigrants pro-Democratic, at least for a time. Rubio says the risk is worth taking. “Every political movement, conservatism included, depends on the ability to convince people that do not agree with you now to agree with you in the future,” he told Limbaugh. Politically, Republicans face two bad options. They can try to improve relations with existing Latino voters by backing a plan that seems likely to add many Democratic-leaning voters in the years ahead. Or they can stick with a status quo in which their presidential nominees are los-

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Iraq unrest could elevate old guard group By ADAM SCHRECK The Associated Press BAGHDAD – As clashes this week raise fears of a destabilizing new eruption of sectarian fighting in Iraq, a shadowy militant group linked to the top fugitive from Saddam Hussein’s regime could stand to gain by attracting new Sunni Muslim support. The Army of the Men of the Naqshabandi Order depicts itself as a nationalist force defending Iraq’s Sunni minority from Shiite rule and as an al-

ternative to the extremist version of Islam championed by al-Qaida, whose branch alienated many in the community during the height of the country’s sectarian bloodshed in the middle of the last decade. The Naqshabandi Army boasted online that it contributed to the wave of violence that followed a government crackdown Tuesday on a Sunni protest site in the town of Hawija. The deadly clash there prompted assaults by Sunni gunmen in a string of towns and cities, mainly in the north.

The violence has claimed more than 170 lives. In a posting on its website, the group urged its fighters to prepare to storm Baghdad to confront “with an iron fist ... the enemies of Arabism and Islam” – a reference to the Shiite-led government that many Sunnis believe is too closely allied with neighboring Shiite powerhouse Iran. While it says foreign diplomats are not its target, it warned those who ally themselves with the government can expect no mercy. It’s not just propaganda,

say officials and analysts. “The intelligence we have clearly indicates – beyond any doubt – that the Naqshabandi Army is involved in the recent clashes” in the north of the country, said Shiite lawmaker Hakim al-Zamili, who sits on parliament’s security and defense committee. He told The Associated Press that the group is thought to have a cache of small and medium-sized arms, and is continuing to carry out attacks against army positions. “They are intensifying efforts to re-

cruit more people and gather more weapons,” he said. The group, believed to be made up largely of former officers and other former members of Saddam’s regime, occasionally claims responsibility for attacks on government security forces. Estimates of its size range from 1,000 to five times that. It takes its name from the Naqshabandi order of Sufism, Islam’s mystical movement, which counts many followers in northern Iraq. The militant group touts its Sufi creden-

tials, though it is unclear how many in its ranks are adherents to the spiritual order. But the Sufi claim helps differentiate it in the eyes of the Sunni public from al-Qaida in Iraq, whose radical version of Islam usually vilifies Sufis. Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, a former Saddam deputy who is the highest member of his inner circle still on the run, is believed to have a significant role in the Naqshabandi Army, which proudly touts Saddam-era symbols on its website.

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U.S. tries new aerial tools in Caribbean drug fight By BEN FOX The Associated Press ABOARD THE HIGH SPEED VESSEL SWIFT – Drug smugglers who race across the Caribbean in speedboats will typically jettison their cargo when spotted by surveillance aircraft, hoping any chance of prosecuting them will vanish with the drugs sinking to the bottom of the sea. That may be less effective in the future. The U.S. Navy on Friday began testing two new aerial tools, borrowed from the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq, that officials say will make it easier to detect, track and videotape drug smugglers in action. One of the devices on board the High Speed Vessel Swift is a large, white balloon-like craft known as an aerostat, which is tethered up to 2,000 feet above the ship’s stern. The other tool on board for tests in the Florida Straits is a type of drone that can be launched by hand from the deck. Together, they expand the ability of Navy and Coast Guard personnel to see what’s beyond their horizon, according to officials from both military branches and the contractors hoping to sell the devices to the U.S. government. The devices should allow authorities to detect and monitor suspected drug shipments from afar for longer periods, giving them a better chance of stopping the smugglers. They also should allow them to make continuous videotapes that can be used in prosecutions. “Being able to see them and watch what they are do-

ROME – Center-left leader Enrico Letta forged a new Italian government Saturday in a coalition with former Premier Silvio Berlusconi’s conservatives, an unusual alliance of bitter rivals that broke a two-month political stalemate from inconclusive elections in the recession-mired country. The daunting achievement was pulled off by Letta, who will be sworn in as premier along with the new Cabinet at the presidential Quirinal Palace on Sunday.

Letta, 46, is a moderate with a reputation as a political bridge-builder. He is also the nephew Berlusconi’s longtime adviser, Gianni Letta, a relationship seen as smoothing over often nasty interaction between the two main coalition partEnrico Letta ners. Serving as deputy premier and interior minister will be Berlusconi’s top political aide, Angelino Alfano. He is a former justice minister who was the archi-

tect of legislation that critics say was tailor-made to help media mogul Berlusconi in his many judicial woes. The creation of the coalition capped the latest political comeback for Berlusconi, a former three-time premier who was forced to resign in 2011 as Italy slid deeper in to the eurozone’s sovereign debt crisis. On Monday, Letta is expected to lay out his strategy to Parliament, before required confidence votes from the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. “We negotiated for the

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8BRIEFS Rebels attack sprawling air base in northern Syria BEIRUT – Syrian rebels attacked a sprawling military air base in the country’s northwest on Saturday, while opposition forces assaulted a string of army checkpoints and positions in the south, activists said. The raids follow nearly two weeks of advances by Syrian troops, mostly in the suburbs of the capital, Damascus, and in areas near the Lebanese border in the central province of Homs. In Moscow, Syria’s Information Minister Omran al-Zoubi denied recent U.S. charges that Syrian troops used chemical weapons against the rebels, saying Washington had leveled the accusation as a result of the latest victories by the army.

100 prisoners on hunger strike at Guantanamo SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – A hunger strike among prisoners

at Guantanamo Bay keeps growing. Lt. Col. Samuel House said Saturday that 100 of 166 prisoners at the U.S. base in Cuba have now joined the strike. He said 19 are receiving liquid nutrients through a nasal tube to prevent dangerous weight loss. House said five of those are at a hospital under observation. Lawyers for the detainees said the military is undercounting the number of hunger strikers. Prisoners began the hunger strike in February to protest conditions and indefinite confinement.

Kenneth Bae, who has been in North Korean custody since early November, further complicates already fraught relations between Pyongyang and Washington following weeks of heightened rhetoric and tensions.

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N. Korea charges U.S. citizen with plotting coup PYONGYANG, North Korea – North Korea said Saturday that an American detained for nearly six months is being tried in the Supreme Court on charges of plotting to overthrow the government, a crime that could draw the death penalty if he is convicted. The case involving

SEOUL, South Korea – The last groups of South Korean managers began pulling out Saturday from a shuttered factory park in North Korea after their government ordered them to leave the border city, as Pyongyang issued a new threat to shut down the last symbol of detente. The factories are in the North Korean city of Kaesong, just on the other side of the Demilitarized Zone dividing the two Koreas. The last 50, including government employees who manage facilities, will leave Monday, the Unification Ministry said.

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Exemption steadily rising since 2003 • SENIORS Continued from page A1 the timeline for Cook County assessments, which runs later than in other counties. The exemption has been steadily rising since 2003, when the exemption was $2,000 in counties other than Cook. The way property taxes are calculated Mike Tryon d o e s n ’ t t a k e R-Crystal i n t o c o n s i d - Lake eration that home values are falling and that many senior citizens are on fixed incomes, said state Rep. Mike Tryon, R-Crystal

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go. Franks was a co-sponsor of the bill. He also has sponsored a bill that would prevent governments subject to the property-tax cap from collecting increases in years that their overall assessed value decreased unless they have voter approval. The measure was defeated earlier this month in a 43-65 vote, but Franks said he’s still working on getting the measure through. Currently, governments under the tax cap can raise the amount they collect in property taxes by the rate of inflation or 5 percent, whichever is less, regardless of whether property values are going up or down.

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Safety net helped during drought • FARM BILL Continued from page A1

• AFGHANISTAN Continued from page A1 The Afghans were lined up behind the Americans, leaning back on their 130-pound backpacks, saving their strength to carry the packs onto the Chinooks for their first air assault – and without the Americans’ high-tech goggles, letting their eyes adjust to the dark for the assault to come. They didn’t talk much. A Predator drone feed showed the groups landing in the darkened district – dark spots trudging slowly up hills and sometimes falling into ditches – U.S. and Afghan alike. They set up a post to oversee the insurgent-ridden villages they would be guarding for the next four days, as Afghan police cleared them out house by house. Intelligence intercepts showed most of the insurgents had already fled to the farthest village just beneath Tora Bora, where Osama bin Laden escaped his American pursuers, after watching the Afghan troops and police mass the day before. The Afghans and their American security advisers from the U.S. Army’s 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, were less interested in pursuing them than in making sure they could not return, making way for the Afghan local police who would take their place. In the daylight, village elders were invited to meet with the Afghan general who led the attack, and they said they welcomed the troops – because they were Afghans, not foreigners. The U.S. brigade’s commander, Col. Joseph “J.P.” McGee, sat quietly in a corner, making the briefest of comments. This was an Afghan-to-Afghan conversation. Overall in the operation, there were tactical missteps that Americans pointed out privately to the Afghan commanders, tactfully out of earshot of their subordinates. There were shortfalls in supplies, and requests were sometimes denied for U.S. air support for nighttime bombing runs or medical assistance. But in The Associated

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Gary Aavang loads silage to feed his beef cattle Tuesday at his Woodstock farm. Aavang and his wife, Michele, farm 2,000 acres of corn, beans, wheat and hay, as well as 60 beef cattle.

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U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Philip Treglia and Brig. Gen. Mohammad Ali Sujai drink tea in one of their near-daily meetings March 25 at the Afghan national army’s 1st Brigade, 215th Corps headquarters at Camp Garmser, Helmand province, Afghanistan. Press’ visits to Khogyani district and some of the country’s most contested southern and eastern provinces – Helmand, Nuristan, Kunar and Nangarhar – multiple operations were led or carried out by Afghans, with their officers doing the bulk of the planning and execution, responding without U.S. aid to large-scale Taliban attacks or choosing targets the Americans sometimes disagreed with, if the U.S. advisers were consulted at all. The uneven but steady progress is encouraging for the U.S. commanders trying to hand off responsibility ahead of the December 2014 drawdown of most U.S. forces, from roughly 66,000 Americans at the start of this year, to an as-yet-undetermined residual force of NATO troops that have been estimated will be around 8,000 to 10,000 troops. The Afghans are paying heavily for that lead role, with casualty figures rising steadily, more than doubling from 550 Afghan soldiers and police killed in 2011 to more than 1,200 last year, according to data compiled by the Washington-based Brookings Institution. This year is bloodier still, with 300 security personnel, mostly police, killed in March alone, according to a top Afghan security official. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was unauthorized to discuss the unpublished figure. That monthly average is roughly equivalent to the total number

of U.S. forces lost in 2012, according to AP’s own count of 297 U.S. troops killed, out of a total of 394 coalition forces. About 660 militants were reported to have been killed by coalition and Afghan forces so far this year, compared with close to 3,000 militants last year. The NATO command does not issue reports on the number of insurgents its troops have killed, and Afghan military figures, from which the AP compiles its data, cannot be independently verified. Still, there is little public outcry over the Afghan losses. While the Afghan army’s attrition rate spiked to 4.1 percent in January, it has dropped back closer to the annual average of 2.6 percent. The combined Afghan army and police roster remains in excess of 332,753, according to figures provided by NATO’s training mission, and the combined forces are clawing back some new ground from the Taliban, U.S. and Afghan officials say. Arrayed against the green Afghan forces is a still-formidable force of Taliban and other militants – small in number at an estimated 20,000-30,000, compared with the Afghan security forces’ strength – but knitted into the rural fabric of much of Afghanistan, wellversed in guerrilla tactics and local terrain, well-supplied with explosives and ammunition and plugged into enough local tipsters to ambush Afghan security forces when they are at their most vulnerable.

give up things such as direct payments. A safety net would help protect against a drought like last year’s, Aavang said. The safety net would be crop insurance that farmers can buy to make sure they have revenue coming in. “What we went through last year proved that it works,” Aavang said. “The federal government didn’t have to bail us out.” Crop insurance is based on the history of the yield, or a county average, and what a farmer buys is based on his risk tolerance and what he can afford. “We still may go backward, but it will keep you in the game so you can farm again in the following year,” Aavang said. Dan Volkers, manager of the McHenry County Farm Bureau, agreed that crop insurance is important for farmers. It helps cover the cost of operating and allows farmers “to pay their bills and

“What we went through last year proved that it works. The federal government didn’t have to bail us out.” Michele Aavang President of the McHenry County Farm Bureau board

move on to the next year and try again,” Volkers said. Volkers said specialty growers also would like to see assistance in becoming organically certified. The certification process can take many years as farmers stop using chemicals. There also are added costs to get to that level, as well as losses in crop yields, Volkers said. Volkers added that farmers want to see conservation programs, which help with protecting land from soil erosion, continue. “When budgets get tight, it’s one of the areas that get looked at pretty hard,” Volkers said. Volkers added that food and nutrition programs to

help poor people make up a large portion of the farm bill. The USDA’s 2013 budget is $155 billion. Of that, $110.5 billion goes toward non-agriculture and social programs. Bruce Meier of Hebron, who grows corn, soybeans and winter wheat, said he would like to see crop insurance be a main priority. “We were enjoying fairly good prices for grain, but on the flip side, our costs have increased,” Meier said. He said fuel and seed prices have gone up. He added that changing weather conditions can play havoc with crops. Last year’s drought required him to put in a crop insurance claim, for only the second time in the 12 years he has been farming. His farm had low yields. In 2009, Meier had to put in his first claim because a cool summer prevented crops from reaching full maturity. Meier said lenders and landlords want farmers to have crop insurance. “We pay into that every year,” Meier said. “It isn’t a money-making venture.”

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Sunday, April 28, 2013 • Page A12 • Northwest Herald • NWHerald.com 8OUR VIEW

8SKETCH VIEW

Fair gun laws exist A federal judge’s deadline fast approaches and few would be surprised to find Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and the Illinois General Assembly standing with an empty holster on June 9 when they are required to pass a concealed-carry law. It’s also not surprising that many Democrats, particularly those from powerful Cook County, are being forced to approve a law they have no interest in passing. But since they control both houses and the For the record governor’s office, they’ll have to There are 49 states that have find a way. figured this out. The Illinois Add a lack of General Assembly does not concealed-carry have to reinvent the wheel. laws to the many areas where Illinois comes in last place. We live in the only state that does not have some kind of concealed-carry law, although states have a wide range of latitude on how they deal with concealed carry. Some of the proposals being discussed carve out Chicago and Cook County, arguing that Chicago has unique urban issues from the rest of the state. While true, other cities not in Cook County, including Aurora and Rockford, also have urban issues. Thinking that Chicago is special when it comes to the Second Amendment is what led to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Chicago’s ban on handguns. It was a Chicago resident who argued that he had the right to protect himself and won his case before the Supreme Court. Another issue is whether Illinois should be a “shall issue” or a “may issue” concealed-carry state. The difference is that law enforcement would have the option of declining to issue concealed-carry permits even if the applicant met criteria set under the law. New York, which has one of the more restrictive concealed-carry laws, is a “shall issue” state and that policy was recently upheld by the courts. While it might be legal for the moment, we have concerns in a state known for corruption for granting authorities that kind of latitude. There are 49 states that have figured this out. The Illinois General Assembly does not have to reinvent the wheel. It simply needs to look at a state in the middle and adopt a reasonable law that requires training and restricts places where guns may be carried that is equitable for all citizens in all counties.

8ANOTHER VIEW

Sequestration politics President Barack Obama and his team don’t have to worry about commercial flight delays. Maybe that helped secure the decision to begin furloughing air-traffic controllers last week, leading to delays at the nation’s airports and the Democrats’ finger of blame pointed at tax-averse Republicans. The administration claims that, because of the sequester-related budget cuts, it has no choice but to furlough all 47,000 Federal Aviation Administration employees, ordering them each to stay home one of every 10 days between now and September. That is, we are told, the only way the agency can achieve the required $500 million in cuts. It’s nonsense, of course. The agency has refused to consider reducing its workforce to help achieve the savings, in areas that would not directly affect air safety. Nope, not a single deputy-assistant to the deputy-assistant can be spared. Not an ounce of fat in the personnel budget. As for sparing the 15,000 air-traffic controllers the furloughs, instead imposing them solely on non-safety-related jobs, well, they’ve said no to that, too. Meanwhile Democrats in the Senate have refused to consider legislation that would allow the administration more flexibility in imposing the sequester-related cuts. Offered an escape hatch, they’ve chosen to wallow in the inconvenience. Because, of course, it’s all about the inconvenience. The inconvenience is what furthers the cause – another major tax increase. Forget the impact on the economy when business travel is stalled, airline schedules upended, shipments of inventory delayed or canceled, or when a family heading on a summer trip decides to avoid the hassle and stay home. According to House Republicans, the FAA’s $10 billion operating budget has increased 110 percent since 1996, and includes $2.7 billion in nonpersonnel costs. By no means should these cuts cripple the commercial aviation system, but in the interest of scoring political points, they might. Boston Herald

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8IT’S YOUR WRITE Rejuvenating America To the Editor: “To Rejuvenate America” part two. I am a devout Christian and I know Jesus said, “Trust in me and you already have eternal life.” Since I am 90 years old, it won’t be very long until I will be in God’s care, the best place in the universe to be. I always have been blessed by the Lord, and truly lived the American dream. I’ve always been able, with patience, to do everything I wanted to do. My concern is what kind of America have I left for my children, grandchildren and future generations. The America that my generation inherited required that our moral and family values reflect personal responsibility for our actions. We knew the freedoms earned for us by our forefathers had to be maintained by us for ourselves and our progeny. We happily accepted these responsibilities and were proud of being able to maintain these high principles. The quality of the character of the early Americans can best be illustrated by this fact. When the Pilgrims came to America, they leased a ship, the Mayflower. During their first winter in America, almost half of the Pilgrims died because of exposure or illness. Nevertheless the lease was paid in full, including interest. Does this make you wonder about our Congress? Trillions in debt for Social Security, Medicare,

welfare costs and now Medicaid, with no plan of how to repay these borrowed trillions. What happened to character? Please, God, bless America. See part three next month.

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Cut out abuses To the Editor: Rebutting Bob Rozycki of Crystal Lake (It’s Your Write, April 14). Mr. Rozycki wondered whether his generation would step up and do the right thing. Obviously, he feels that Social Security and Medicare are “entitlements.” As stated by Ronald Reagan: “Social Security is not an entitlement.” He raised the retirement age to 67 and doubled the amount of contributions for everyone because he knew that the trust fund would not be enough for the size of the “boomers.” So we paid for the Great Generation and we paid for ours. Instead of trying to dismantle Social Security, why are you not bothered with the trillions of dollars that we have spent to fight two wars for the past 10 years? Why are you not concerned with millionaire politicians who are getting the greatest health care and pensions for themselves and their families? I’ll tell you what entitlements you should be concerned about: people on welfare and having multiple babies; anchor babies by illegal immigrants; people

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who are receiving Link cards with enormous benefits; frequent flier, uninsured drunks admitted to hospital ICUs because they need to dry out. I’ve worked hard and paid into this, and I want what I paid for. Cut out the abusers. I won’t stop you from donating your Social Security when the time comes. Louise Canzolino Huntley

Energy stupidity To the Editor: Ever since the 1920s, Americans started driving the gasoline engine a lot. Energy was the lifeblood of America from the ’20s through World War II to the 1970s, when we had the Mideast oil embargo. In the 1980s, President Ronald Reagan deregulated the oil production, and it was plentiful and cheap again. But starting in the ’90s and 2000s, America started regulating again and stopped drilling. I really thought they stopped to save the American oil for when

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the world is running out of oil. The politicians just fooled me. They are just driving the price of oil up so green energy does not look so very expensive. We are borrowing money from China. With that money, we are buying things from China, and they are buying coal mines and oil wells all over the world. Smart Chinese, dumb American politicians. Those three-, four-, five-, and six-term senators and representatives did not get any smarter. Term limits would not bring any better people in the government. I think most of the people running for office want to do a good job. But it is the lack of discipline and supervision. In short, there is no one in charge. The government needs a strict and responsible boss. If it were the politicians’ own money, they would not lose $1 trillion a year and accumulate a $16 trillion debt. Peter Jung Huntley

Opposes collaborative law bill in divorce cases Regarding proposed collaborative law in regard to divorce/family law cases. A recent Northwest Herald frontpage article and subsequent editorial by the Northwest Herald’s Editorial Board spoke of the merits of bills pending before the Illinois House and Senate that propose legislation governing collaborative law in divorcefamily law cases. I stand firmly opposed to the concept of collaborative law as applied to family law cases. My opposition is on the basis of practicing family law for more than 53 years, the lion’s share of which has been devoted exclusively to family law. I also am opposed to the proposed collaborative law legislation on the basis of knowing what family law is all about. My firm and I have represented thousands of clients in divorce/family law proceedings, and I have written the book that is acknowledged as being the authoritative and leading work on family law for Illinois. According to the Northwest Herald article, the collaborative law bill is being backed by Illinois Sen. Pam Althoff of McHenry. Sen. Althoff has represented McHenry County well, but in this instance she is wrong. The purpose of the collaborative law legislation is, according to the Northwest Herald article, to make divorce proceedings

Views H. Joseph Gitlin more cost-effective and keep folks out of the courtroom. These are admirable goals. But to make sure that the lawyers remain dedicated to the collaboration process, the law states that if either lawyer applies to the court for any type of relief, both the lawyers must withdraw (resign) from the case. If my firm is retained on a case, our duty is to represent our client to the best of our ability. Now my firm would be faced with a dilemma of the other lawyer applying to the judge for relief. This means that my firm, as well as the other lawyer, must withdraw from the case. What is happening is that when my client needs me the most – that is, when contentious court proceedings are going to happen in court – I walk out on her. This is not right, and this is why my firm and I do not engage in collaborative law proceedings. If I were to engage in a collaborative law case, I would, if I had to withdraw from the case, have a tough trial lawyer ready to step in and take my place.

8THE FIRST AMENDMENT

Divorce, by its very nature, is a contentious legal proceeding. We cannot, by legislation, make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. In its editorial, the Northwest Herald endorsed the Senate bill. In the box, called “For the record” you state, “We support legislation that would make it easier for divorcing couples to settle their legal separations outside of a courtroom.” It has been said of democracy that it is not perfect, but it is the best system created by mankind. The same is true of resolving disputes by litigation. The American legal system is not perfect, but it is the best system known in the world. The legal system, the trial system, is not perfect, but it has worked for many centuries. The Northwest Herald, in the instance of collaborative divorce, did not seek any input except from the proponents of collaborative divorce. There are many, many more types of cases that come before the court other than divorce. For example, there are personal injury cases, business breach-ofcontract cases, landlord-tenant cases etc. If collaborative law is the panacea for divorce, as claimed, why have the other areas of law not embraced it?

• H. Joseph Gitlin is a Woodstock attorney practicing in family law.

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A few clouds to start your Sunday, with an isolated shower in the morning all due to a storm system to our south. Highs continue above average in the mid-60s. Temperatures will be in 70s on Monday and the 80s on Tuesday with a chance of storms both nights. An area of low pressure stalls nearby bringing storms and heavy rain Thursday.

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8COMMUNITY NEWS

MAN DIES AFTER EAST DUNDEE CRASH EAST DUNDEE – A 40-yearold man died Saturday in East Dundee after crashing into a vacant building. According to East Dundee Fire Protection District, the unidentified man for reasons unknown went off the road on Route 25 near Route 72 and struck the former Taylor Rental building. The crash happened at 11:20 a.m. Saturday. The man was treated at the scene for what Assistant Fire Chief Anthony Pompa called “traumatic injuries,” and later died at Sherman Hospital in Elgin. Pompa didn’t believe the man was wearing a seatbelt or that his car’s airbags had deployed. “We’re not really sure what happened, but Route 25 is 45 mph there,” Pompa said. “The cops said he went right off the road, we’re not sure.”

MCC installs new officers Board member Parrish elected chairman; wants greater transparency By CHELSEA McDOUGALL cmcdougall@shawmedia.com CRYSTAL LAKE – By a 4-3 secret ballot, a new chairman has been selected for the McHenry County College board. Ron Parrish on Thursday was nominated for and won the chairmanship over

Cynthia Kisser. He replaces Mary Miller, who was not nominated. A largely ceremonial organizational meeting of the board swore in three new members to the college’s governing board. The three newcomers ousted longtime incumbents after a heated campaign.

Ron Parrish was selected to be the next McHenry County College board chairman. Molly Walsh, Chris Jenner and Tom Wilbeck all took oaths of office Thursday.

Other officers were selected, including Linda Liddell as the vice chairman over Wilbeck. Jenner will serve as the board’s secretary. As chairman, Parrish hopes to assuage some of the concerns of the community. The college has been a topic of debate in recent

CITY’S FIRST PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR RETIRES

– Chelsea McDougall

GREEN DRINKS TO MEET UP IN CL CRYSTAL LAKE – The public is invited to Green Drinks McHenry County from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Duke’s Alehouse & Kitchen, 110 N. Main St. This month is a game show. Participants can play “Stump the Experts.” Some of the county’s most knowledgeable recycling people will be on hand to answer the most obscure recycling questions. (Can I recycle regular light bulbs? What about unmarked plastic bags?) Bring questions and they’ll try to find answers. From 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Duke’s will donate 10 percent of participants’ dinner tabs to a local environmental group. There will be an information table set up, and participants are welcome to bring information about green products and services each month to share. Additional parking is available at the train station. To sign up for their email list, send a note to: GreenDrinksMC@ gmail.com or “like” the group on Facebook.

– Northwest Herald

8LOCAL BEST BETS

FOLK FESTIVAL TO HOST MLK CONCERT WOODSTOCK – The Woodstock Folk Festival will present “Hopes & Dreams,” a concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, at 2 p.m. Sunday at Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock, 225 W. Calhoun St., Woodstock. Admission is $10. For information, call 815-4554848 or visit www.woodstockfolkfestival.org.

LEARN TO GROW HERBS AT LIBRARY CARY – “Herbs for Home and Health” will be presented from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Cary Area Public Library, 1606 Three Oaks Road. Participants will learn what to grow, how to grow it, and how to use sweet and savory herbs in the kitchen. Registration is required in person, online at www.caryarealibrary.info or by phone at 847-639-4210.

8LOCAL DEATHS Pearl Marie Penoyer of Crystal Lake Dorothy M. Urben 84, Huntley Richard T. Wolek 90, Algonquin OBITUARIES on page B11

months, with a loud public outcry over a proposed $42 million expansion, and more recently, a move that extended the contract for MCC President Vicky Smith by a lame-duck board. As a first-term board

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D-300 to push bill delaying charters Leader will visit Capitol on Tuesday By STEPHEN Di BENEDETTO sdibenedetto@shawmedia.com

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Pete Merkel (right) talks with Kim Davis (center) and Nancy Kalina following an Arbor Day celebration Friday at the McHenry Municipal Building in McHenry. Merkel retired as the parks and recreation director, a position he has held since 1979.

A long legacy in McHenry Knox Park pool renamed after parks and rec leader By EMILY K. COLEMAN ecoleman@shawmedia.com

cHENRY – One of the first things on Pete Merkel’s to-do list when he became the city of McHenry’s first parks and recreation director was building a swimming pool. The city was awarded a $200,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Conservation about six months later, and the Knox Park pool opened about a year and a half after that. From there, the parks and recreation department continued to grow, adding hundreds of acres of land and a variety of athletic and recreational programs for children and adults. Athletic program coordinator Pattie Lunkenheimer remembers when the department was just three people – Merkel, Lunkenheimer as Merkel’s assistant and Bill Oeffling, who handled parks maintenance – and they started up a youth soccer program, now the McHenry Area Soccer Federation. “We got all these different teams together, we got parents to volunteer coach, [and] we ordered

all the uniforms and everything else,” Lunkenheimer said. “There was a couple teams where, of course, no parents stepped up to be the coaches, so Pete not only refereed a lot of those games, he actually coached like two of the teams. That way they could have a team.” But it will be the pool that will showcase Merkel’s legacy. At a retirement party in honor of Merkel’s 33 years as the city’s parks and recreation director, Mayor Sue Low announced that the pool will be renamed the Pete J. Merkel Aquatic Center. “When I think about Pete at work, I think about this tenacious person who recognized what our community needed to be well-rounded and offered

“When I think about Pete at work, I think about this tenacious person who recognized what our community needed to be well-rounded and offered something for everyone.”

See MERKEL, page B10

Sue Low

Michael Bregy

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District 300 superintendent

See D-300, page B10

‘Big kid’ shares love of books Children’s author visits Algonquin for reading event By LINDSAY WEBER editorial@nwherald.com ALGONQUIN – Children’s author Aaron Reynolds describes inspiration as an excited feeling you have in two places: your head and your heart. Saturday morning, Reynolds inspired a very excited group of children at the Algonquin Area Public Library. Reynolds, a self-proclaimed “big kid” and writer of more than 25 children’s books, performed a live reading of his New York Times best-seller and Caldecott

CARPENTERSVILLE – District 300 Superintendent Michael Bregy will travel to Springfield on Tuesday to voice support for a bill that would place a one-year moratorium on virtual charter schools in the state. Bregy’s announcement comes weeks after district board members unanimously rejected a proposed onlineonly charter school that would take tax dollars away from the Carpentersville-based district and 17 others in the Fox Valley region. “Our board strongly opposed this proposal from [Virtual Learning Solutions] because of its severe flaws and deficiencies, such as the lack of support for students with special needs and absence of extracurricular activities,” Bregy said in a message distributed to district parents Friday. Virtual Learning Solutions, a recently formed nonprofit, had proposed partnering with for-profit K12 Inc., a Virginia company that would handle the day-to-day curriculum and administrative duties of the Fox Valley charter.

Honor-winning children’s book “Creepy Carrots!” Reynolds, a Fox River Aaron Grove resiReynolds dent, spoke of his writing process and what lead him down the path to becoming a children’s book author. The presentation began with a reveal from Reynolds that sent a gasp through the crowd of children sitting on the library carpet, clinging to his every word.

“When I was child, I hated books,” said Reynolds. “It wasn’t until fifth grade in Mr. Hunter’s class that I found myself getting caught up in the stories that he read aloud and the characters they contained. After that, everything changed.” Reynolds reminisced about his love for popular children’s books, including titles by authors such as Beverly Cleary and Dr. Seuss. Reynolds took to his love for children’s books and writing and launched

See AUTHOR, page B10

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A new two-year exhibit featuring Woodstock in the early 1960s will open at 1 p.m. May 5 at the McHenry County Historical Society Museum in Union. The exhibit will focus on two significant anniversaries in the 1960s – the 50th anniversary of the Historical Society (first established in Woodstock) and the 50th anniversary of Woodstock’s All-America City Award. A timeline of events (supported by photos and memorabilia) focuses on Woodstock’s nomination and presentation in front of the All-America City jury in Detroit. It recalls Woodstock receiving the award and formal dinner celebration. A replica of a merchant window on the Woodstock Square decorated for the All-America City celebration will be on display. John Strohm and Dan Andrew were instrumental in planning the presentation. They encouraged community

ON THE SQUARE Don Peasley

support and generated enthusiasm for the project. I chose eight blockbuster 50” x 70” photos to illustrate the points of their presentation. The photos were titled: “A Safer City,” “Better Health,” “More Jobs,” “Better Education,” “More Fun,” “Expanded Culture,” “Better Living,” and “Better People.” A special exhibit will feature the early history of the Historical Society and its founder, Mrs. Dorothy McEachren. Early items donated to the museum will be on display including the first donation, an 1885 Spring City Band uniform from Woodstock. The exhibit also includes volunteerism, new amenities, shopping, cultural touchstones and industries. People highlights include

Chester Gould, Emery “Tiny” Hansman and Mayor Frances Kuhn. Event highlights include industrial growth with the Borden’s milk factory, opening City Park swimming pool, Woodstock’s agricultural heritage and the Dutch elm disease destruction on the Woodstock Square. Agricultural events include the opening of the new Farm Bureau building in 1962. I will be a featured speaker, along with Jo Smith, Alice Nulle, Sherry Anderson, Jim Keefe and Alan Belcher. Join us at 1:15 p.m. May 5 for a roundtable discussion about life in Woodstock 50 years ago. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.gothistory.org. ••• Congratulations to Matthew Wormley, who joined his father, Jim Wormley, and his brother, Ryan Wormley, as a financial consultant at

Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. in Woodstock. For the past 11 years, Matt worked with a major consulting firm relating to financial service companies. He lives in North Barrington with his wife, Alexis, and two sons. Ryan and Jim are senior vice presidents of investments at the firm, along with Sandy Shay, senior registered financial associate. ••• Woodstock District 200 student works of art from all grade levels will be on display from April 22 to May 10 during normal business hours at the Woodstock Public Library, 414 W. Judd St.

• Don Peasley has been an editor, columnist and historian in McHenry County since October 1947. He began his association with Shaw Publications in 1950. He is a frequent contributor of articles and photos. He can be reached at 815-338-1533.

McHENRY COUNTY: FLOOD AFTERMATH

Health department offers debris disposal tips NORTHWEST HERALD WOODSTOCK – Residents will need to consider a variety of solid waste disposal options after the recent flooding, as not everything can be thrown to the curb for pickup. Disposal of items that typically cannot be picked up in a regular collection include hazardous household items such as fuel, cleaners and paint, electronics, large appliances, furniture, tires, landscape waste and even sandbags that many residents used to hold back floodwater. The McHenry County Department of Health offers the following tips: • As many communities have designated waste haulers, contact the waste hauler

directly to confirm waste removal services and the cost of disposal. In some cases, special arrangements may need to be made with the waste hauler for large quantities and bulk items. • View the recently published “2013 McHenry County Green Guide” at http://www. mchenry.edu/recycling/ greenguide.pdf for a comprehensive list of disposal and recycling options. • Thousands of sandbags were distributed. McHenry Township will pick up those sandbags delivered to its residents. Sandbags that did not contact floodwater can be reused. If sandbags made contact with floodwater, do not reuse in children’s sandboxes or gardens. Floodwater-contaminat-

ed sandbags can be disposed of as regular trash to a permitted landfill. For information, call the health department at 815334-4585. County Planning and Development recommends floodwater sandbags not be emptied in wetlands or floodplain areas. For information, call 815-334-4560. • Burning of construction debris, trash and garbage is prohibited. See restrictions in the county ordinance at http://www.co.mchenry.il.us/ departments/health/pdfDocs/ ENV/Solid%20Waste/burning%20flyer10-10.pdf. Restrictions also may be in place in the resident’s municipality. • Private homes whose well cap was submerged during the flood can have their well water tested for free from the health

department. Once floodwaters have receded, residents should flush the well, disinfect it, and then take a water sample. Sterile water testing bottles must be used and are available; for a complete list of pickup locations, visit www.mcdh.info. • A residential electronics and recycling “extravaganza” is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 18 at the McHenry County Government Center campus (west parking lot), 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. Details on cleanup and disinfection are available at http://www.idph.state.il.us/ floodinfo/index.htm. For information about floodwater cleanup and recovery, call the health department’s Environmental Health Division at 815334-4585.

chief, legal team resigning May 9 By CHELSEA McDOUGALL cmcdougall@shawmedia.com ISLAND LAKE – The village’s police chief and legal representation have resigned effective with the village’s new leadership. In a two-sentence letter to outgoing Mayor Debbie Herrman, police Chief William McCorkle said his resignation was effective May 9, the same day that Mayor-elect Charles Amrich will take the oath of office. “I want to thank you for the opportunity to serve the Village of Island Lake,” the letter read. McCorkle earned about $86,000 a year leading the 16-officer department, according to Herrmann, who appointed the police chief. “I think it’s a sad day for the Island Lake Police De-

partment and residents of our community,” she said. Attempts to reach Amrich on Saturday were unsuccessful. Amrich handily won the mayorship in the April 9 election, defeating Herrmann after a heated campaign season. In a letter dated April 25, village attorney Julie Tappendorf said the firm Ancel Glick no longer would represent the village under Amrich. “We understand that the newly-elected Mayor intends to appoint a new Village Attorney, which is his right under state statute,” Tappendorf wrote. “We will fully cooperate in the transition of any pending legal matters to the new Village Attorney.” The law firm’s resignation is also effective on May 9.

8LOCAL BRIEF Knox Park Pool passes, rentals go on sale May 6 McHENRY – The McHenry Parks & Recreation Department will begin selling seasonal pool passes and private rentals for Knox Park Pool on May 6. Knox Park Pool will open for the season May 25. A resident individual pass costs $62; a resident family pass (four or fewer people) costs $99. A nonresident individual pass costs $99; a resident family pass (four or fewer people) costs $164. Passes must be bought at the McHenry Municipal Center. Daily admission fees are

$4.50 per resident and $6 per nonresident. Private pool rentals for groups are available for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from May 31 to Aug. 17 from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. Lifeguards are on duty, and food may be brought into the concession area. Reservations must be made in person at the McHenry Municipal Center. The fee is $170 per rental. The McHenry Parks and Recreation Department office is at 333 S. Green St. in McHenry. For information, call 815363-2160 or visit www. ci.mchenry.il.us.

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septic system if it is underwater? No. Septic systems that are underwater will not function properly and must not be used. • What alternatives are there

if my septic system is underwater? The best option is to find other housing until the floodwaters recede and it has been confirmed that the septic system is functioning properly. Residents should see the McHenry County Housing Assistance Guide. They also should check with their insurance agent regarding coverage or contact the American Red Cross at 877-597-0747 or 312-729-6278. If other housing is not available, or when working at one’s property, it may be possible to use a portable (ie, camper toilet) or chemical toilet temporarily. It is important that the portable toilet be maintained to prevent

nuisance conditions and must be emptied into a community sewer system. The use of a portable or chemical toilet is a temporary measure until flooding levels go down and you can return to living in your home again. • What do I do if I don’t know

flooding occurs, this could create an electrical hazard. Do not walk through floodwaters or use extension cords in flooded areas to provide electricity to these types of units. • How do I protect my septic

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Historical permit records will show the type and location of the septic system. Call the McHenry County Department of Health for records after Feb. 1, 2003, or the McHenry County Department of Planning and Development. If records are not available, an Illinois licensed private sewage disposal system installation or pumping contractor may be able to assist in locating the components of the system. • Are there any other safety

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New Algonquin-LITH fire chief will earn $120K under contract By JOSEPH BUSTOS jbustos@shawmedia.com The new fire chief of the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District will earn $120,000 a year under a contract approved by the fire board. Patrick Mullen, who is the former St. Charles Fire Department chief, started working for the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills department on April 17. His contract was approved on Wednesday. Mullen’s contract runs through April 30, 2015. By March of next year, Mullen will have an evaluation. His compensation then will be reviewed by him and the board. Under the deal, he will receive a district vehicle for

official use. The district also will contribute 4 percent of Mullen’s salary toward a retirement program of his choice. He will receive five weeks of vacation time a year, 10 sick days and three personal days. The fire district also will pay for Mullen’s membership dues for five professional organizations: the International Association of Fire Chiefs, the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, the National Fire Protection Association, the Kane County Fire Chiefs Association and the McHenry County Fire Chiefs Association. Under the contract, Mullen also receives life and health insurance. The fire district needed a

new chief because its former chief, Kevin Rynders, agreed to resign in January. Mullen was one of 27 people who applied for the job. Six people interviewed. Mullen worked for St. Charles from 2007 through November 2012 and retired as the chief. He was with the Naperville Fire Department from 1988 to 2007, and left that department as the assistant chief of operations. Outgoing fire board President Virgil Corless has said that Mullen has a background working with labor union negotiations and the accreditation process for fire departments. Patrick Gericke, a retired fire chief, served as the interim chief as the district looked for a full-time replacement.

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8LOCAL BRIEFS Friday Fundraiser will celebrate student artwork

Tack sale to benefit fairgrounds’ horse arena

CRYSTAL LAKE – Creative Arts Fine Art School of Crystal Lake will celebrate and display student art created at the school on the Dole Mansion’s third floor. The free event, which is open to the public, will run from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road. The event will feature original art pieces, music, free art activities and face painting. There will be a silent auction for Cubs tickets, original art, jewelry and free classes, as well as a raffle. All proceeds go toward new easels, brushes and supplies to continue to offer art opportunities to the community. For information, call 815-4046520, email arttart13@gmail. com or visit www.creativeartsincschool.com or lakesidelegacy.org.

WOODSTOCK – Paws ‘n’ Hooves 4-H Club will hold its annual 4-H Tack Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Building D at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, Route 47 and Country Club Road. Thirty-plus vendors will offer new and used halters, bridles, saddles and anything horse-related, including show clothing. Vendors are welcome for a $25 booth fee, which includes two tables and unlimited chairs. Setup begins at 7 a.m. Outdoor space is available for those wishing to sell horse trailers, carriages and buggies. Those who don’t have enough for a booth themselves can go in with a friend or contact Paws ‘n’ Hooves to sell items on consignment. Proceeds will be used for improvements to the horse arena

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Churches to gather on Square for national prayer WOODSTOCK – Thursday is National Day of Prayer, and once again churches in the Woodstock area will gather at noon on the Woodstock Square to pray for the government, churches, military, families, education, media and businesses. Last year, more than 175 people took part in the event. Participating churches are Woodstock Free Methodist Church, Christ Life Church, Woodstock Bible Church, New Life Christian Center, First Presbyterian Church and Woodstock Assembly of God. For information, call the participating churches.

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and Merkel hasn’t made a recommendation, he said. He hopes whoever takes the job next continues to keep up with the growth and perhaps build the long-talked-about community center. “We have had several plans developed and cost estimates prepared and [are] looking at different sites,” Merkel said. “The challenge has always been to find the money to be able to build such a facility, and I hope in the future, as the community matures and does

get built out, that we’re able to build some of the indoor facilities to go along with the great network of open space and parks that we do have.” Merkel doesn’t plan on disappearing from McHenry. He grew up in McHenry, and his two children and one grandchild all live in the city. He also serves on a number of boards and volunteers, but he plans on making time to camp out in his 26-foot trailer, jokingly referred to as his “retirement home.”

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Residents see library as community center • AUTHOR Continued from page B1 his career with his first book, “Chicks and Salsa.” Caught up in the whimsy and animation was Algonquin resident Rebecca Reid. Reid said her 5½-year-old son has “Creepy Carrots!” at the top of his favorite books list. Reid said the two of them couldn’t wait to meet the author. “We love reading and picture books,” said Reid. “The library is kind of like a community center here offering so many great things. My son has been asking me for weeks ‘When is Creepy Carrots coming?’ ” Reid said the look and feel of the library has progressed

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DONALD F. DEMINGS Born: May 11, 1937; in Bouvey, Minn. Died: April 25, 2013; in McHenry MARENGO – Donald F. Demings, 75, a longtime resident of Marengo, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 25, 2013, following a brief illness, at Centegra Hospital – McHenry. He was born May 11, 1937, in Bouvey, Minn., to the late Edward and Dora Stockwell Demings. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. On Sept. 18, 1957, he married Sandra Bergstrom at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in his hometown of Bouvey, Minn. She preceded him in death in 2002. Don owned and operated a successful excavating business in the area for many years. One of his greatest achievements was digging the foundation for the new Zion Lutheran Church in Marengo in 1986, for which he gladly donated his services. Don enjoyed camping and hunting, playing his guitar at social events, and woodcarving. A very social person, he frequently visited friends in the neighborhood to see how things were going. He will be sorely missed by his family and everyone he touched over the years. Survivors include his children, Edward (Linda) Demings, Liz (Dan) Siegrist and Kristin (Craig) Nice; his grandchildren, Nichole (Nate) Seabaugh, Rachel Swanson, Michele Swanson, Marissa Demings, Tyler Demings, Khoedi Nice, Kile Nice and Craiton Nice; his great-grandchildren, Alexis, Evan and Charlotte Seabaugh, and Cole Swanson; and three sisters, Irma (Hugo) Morissette, Irva (Norman) Ulvestadt and Joyce (Thomas) Schultz. He was preceded in death by 10 siblings, Viviena Phillips, Georgetta Reed, Genevieve Bauer, Edward Demings, Leroy Demings, Dorthea Drinkwine, Walter Demings, Ernest Demings, Janice Darland and Vernon Demings. A private memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 1, at Zion Lutheran Church, 412 Jackson St., Marengo, with Pastor Raymond Ayers officiating. At the family’s request, memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. For information, call Marengo Community Funeral Service at 815-568-8115. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits

ESTHER NICOLENE HUGHES Born: July 24, 1917; in Culbertson, Mont. Died: April 26, 2013; in Woodstock WOODSTOCK – Esther Nicolene Hughes, 95, of Woodstock, died Friday, April 26, 2013, at the Hearthstone Communities in Woodstock. She was born July 24, 1917, in Culbertson, Mont., to Anton and Martha (Larsen) Hansen, on the family homestead. They moved to Woodstock, where she started first grade speaking only Danish. She credited her first grade teacher for spending extra time with

her so Esther could learn English. She was proud of her Danish heritage, and the fact she was an American. As a teenager, she lived in Chicago with relatives as a companion to their children. It was during this time, in 1934, that her touch with history came when attending a movie with her cousin a block from the infamous Biograph Theatre. She enjoyed history and would recount great stories of her family’s ancestry. Esther worked at Woodstock Auto-Lite for 33 years, retiring in 1980. She enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many, many friends. She was a “people person,” with a warm, loving heart and a great attitude about life. She always had coffee and rolls ready and her door was always open. No one ever arrived at her door, or left, without receiving a hug. She will be missed by many. She is survived by her children, Barbara J. (Richard Sweeney) Murray, Wayne A. (Barbara) Japp, Linida S. (Tom Wozniewski) Hendle, Sherry (Dennis) Dixon, Donna Kimball and Cynthia (Daniel) Mizzen; her grandchildren, Michael T. (Jennifer Johnson) Murray Jr., Marcia (James) Kalisik, Alicia (Robert) Wilson, Jennifer (David) Goldfein, Sean M. Rowe, Douglas Dixon, Ryan (Tara) Weis, Jeanne (Ken) Finley Neal, Georgia (Michael Wellman) Finley; and great-grandchildren, Matthew Weidner, Tess E. Wilson, Dainen Rowe, Jacob Kalisik, Joseph Wilson, Bobbie Jean Neal, Paige Elise Brown, Julian Dixon, Parker Dixon, Liam Weis, Harlyn Weis, Annabelle Rowe, Shoshana Goldfein and Sabrina Goldfein. She is also survived by her sisters, Arleen Hutson and Alice Schillberg; sisters-in-law, Marjorie Hansen and Wanda (Gene) Chance, brother-in-law, Wm. (Barbara) Hughes; her god-child and dear niece Patricia M. Redman; dear niece Linda Goad; and many other nieces and nephews, along with her many friends and “card club” pals. Thanks to Doris Zank and Audrey Meyer for all the friendship, laughter, good times and thoughtful care. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Clarence Hansen; and her three husbands, August J. Japp, William Wurtzinger, and Harold D. Hughes. The visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Monday, April 29, at Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Woodstock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits

EILEEN MAE LEWAND Born: June 13, 1919; in Dayton, Ohio Died: April 22, 2013; in Woodstock ALGONQUIN – Eileen Lewand (nee Breen) passed away peacefully Monday, April 22, 2013, at Centegra Hospital – Woodstock. She was born June 13, 1919, in Dayton, Ohio, to Patrick and Rose Breen. Eileen was a member of St. Margaret Mary Parish in Algonquin and belonged to the church Senior Club. They remember her fondly

as a person with a great sense of humor who enjoyed life. She loved listening to opera and classical music, especially the singing of Pavarotti. She always enjoyed the company of friends and family. She and her late husband, Hillard, were married for almost 67 years. They enjoyed traveling to various locations, especially enjoying the beaches of Hawaii and Mexico. Her loving husband passed away earlier this year, on Jan. 10, 2013. She is survived by a brother, Francis (Grace) Breen; and her sister, Rita Arthur. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Jerry, Bob and Bonnie Witek, Ralph Tencza, Nancy Becker, Mary Pryka, Allen Pryka, Christine Uliassi, Carol Collins, William Romaniuk, Michael, Terrance, Mark, John and Gerard Breen, Gary Arthur, Vicki Fister, Gayle Arthur-McLawhorn, William and Glenn Arthur, and Pam and Linda Breen; and many grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Eileen was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Emmett; and a niece, Lisa. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 29, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 111 S. Hubbard St., Algonquin. Burial will follow at St. John Nepomucene Church Cemetery, Fox River Grove. The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 28, in the Wait-Ross-Allanson Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Algonquin, and Monday morning at the church from 9:45 a.m. until the Mass. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. For information, call the funeral home at 847-658-4232 or visit www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices. com. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits

PEARL MARIE PENOYER Died: April 5, 2013; in Germantown, Tenn. CRYSTAL LAKE – Pearl Marie Penoyer, a longtime resident of Crystal Lake, passed away Friday, April 5, 2013, in Germantown, Tenn. For nearly 30 years, Pearl worked for School District 47. Pearl held the title of district manager for school cafeterias. She was well known for being “grandma” to all the schoolchildren. Pearl will be remembered as a wonderfully upbeat woman with her beautiful smile and positive outlook. Pearl is survived by her loving children, Terrie (Duane) Larson of Bartlett, Tenn., and David (Jaye) Penoyer of Dundee; grandchildren, Courtney Larson of Alexandria, Va., Laura Larson of Bloomington, Steven Larson of Bartlett, Tenn., Ethan and Christopher Penoyer of Dundee, Jennifer Penoyer of Woodstock and Sarah (Jeffrey) Bell of Crystal Lake; her great-grandson, Tristan Penoyer of Crystal Lake; and her sister, Charlotte Wichmann of Phoenix. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Otis Penoyer; and a brother, Arnold Rosenthal. A memorial visitation for Pearl will be from 10 a.m. Saturday,

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May 4, until the service at noon at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave. (Route 176), Crystal Lake. Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org/ support. To leave online condolences, visit www.davenportfamily.com. For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-3411. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits

service will be Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the First Congregational Church in Huntley. A full obituary will run on May 8. James A. O’Connor Funeral Home in Huntley is assisting the family. For information, call 847-6695111 or visit www.jamesaoconnorfuneralhome.com.

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ALGONQUIN – Richard T. Wolek, 90, of Algonquin, passed away peacefully to the care of our Lord on Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Barrington, at JourneyCare surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 1, 1922, to Peter and Anna (nee Pazdyka) Wolek in Chicago. Richard married the love of his life, Florence, on Sept. 15, 1945, at St. John Cantius Church. He served in the Army based out of Del Rio, Texas, during World War II. After returning to Chicago he and Florence had four children while living on Chicago’s Northwest Side. In 1958 they moved to Algonquin, where they found their dream home and raised their kids. Richard coached his sons’ baseball teams there and was an active parishioner of St. Margaret Mary Church for 55 years. He loved all Chicago sports teams, especially the Bears and Cubs. When he retired from Interstate Brands, he enjoyed numerous trips to Florida, attending all his grandchildren’s activities and betting on the ponies at Arlington Park. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Florence (nee Dziurgot); children, Richard W. (the late Paula) Wolek, Kenneth (Susan) Wolek, Brian (Kristie) Wolek and Nancy (Ray) Mills; grandchildren, Kathleen (Keith) Chantrey, Tom (Sheri) Wolek, Matthew (Renee) and Emily Mills, Joe, Andrew and Alex Wolek, Jim Long and Bobbi Long; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Chantrey, Kelly Wolek and Christopher Wolek; sisters-in-law, Catherine Wolek and Betty Wolek; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Amy Marie Mills; parents; brothers, Theodore, William and Edwin Wolek; sister, Jeanne Wolek; and his father- and mother-in-law, Paul and Angeline Eggleston. The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Route 176), Crystal Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 111 S. Hubbard St., Algonquin, where there will be a second visitation held one hour prior to the Mass at church. Burial will follow in River Valley Memorial Gardens Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in West Dundee. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made directly to the family for Masses. For information, contact Davenport Family Funeral Home at 815459-3411. For online condolences, visit www.davenportfamily.com. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits

Born: April 2, 1938; in Waukegan Died: April 25, 2013 CRYSTAL LAKE – Carol Marilyn Stupar, 75, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013, at JourneyCare Hospice Center surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born April 2, 1938, at her parents’ home in Waukegan, to Oscar and Selma (nee Stevens) Bergland. Carol married George Stupar Jr. on June 15, 1957. Carol was well-known to many people in the communities where George and she lived during the year: Crystal Lake as a home base; Tucson, Ariz., in the winter months; and the woods of northern Minnesota during the summers. Carol was very active in the churches in all three locations and was a member of the Illinois Questors organization. Carol liked to go to water aerobics. She enjoyed golf, fishing and crafts, in particular making hundreds of baby blankets for family and friends. She enjoyed going to monthly lunches with a group of her grade-school friends. Her favorite pastime was spending summers in northern Minnesota. She is survived by her husband, George of Crystal Lake; her sons, James (Kathy) Stupar of Hawthorn Woods, Jeffrey (Teresa) of West Dundee, and David (Elizabeth) of Point Pleasant, N.J.; her grandchildren, Benjamin (Anne) Stupar of Tiffin, Iowa, Robert and William Stupar of West Dundee, and Margaret and Alexander Stupar of Point Pleasant, N.J.; and her great-granddaughter, Sofie Stupar of Tiffin, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Charles and Robert. The visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. The visitation will continue from 9:30 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. Monday, April 29, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 76 W. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Bethany Lutheran Church or JourneyCare Hospice. For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-1760. Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits

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Ruth P. Blair: The memorial gathering will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home. The memorial service will be at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Alden United Methodist Church, 16532 Route 173, Harvard. For information, call the funeral home at 815-943-5400. Rosemary Ann Brown (Swider): A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at Sacred Heart Parish, 323 North Taylor St., Marengo. Christenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Rockford, is assisting with arrangements. Donald F. Demings: A private memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 1, at Zion Lutheran Church, 412 Jackson St., Marengo. For information, call Marengo Community Funeral Service at 815-568-8115. Esther Nicolene Hughes: The visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Monday, April 29, at Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Woodstock. Patricia J. Lennon: A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 29, at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva. Burial will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. For information, call 847-515-8772. Marge Olszewski: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 29, at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry. Services and interment will be private for the family. For information, call the funeral home at 815385-0063. Michael Scott Sanders: There will be an open house luncheon from noon to 5 p.m. and a memorial service at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at McCullom Lake Village Hall, 4811 Orchard, McCullom Lake. Carol Marilyn Stupar: The visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake. The visitation will continue from 9:30 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. Monday, April 29, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 76 W. Crystal Lake Ave, Crystal Lake. Burial will be private. For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-1760. Shirley M. Thompson: The funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, at Haase-Lockwood and Associates Funeral Home, 620 Legion Drive, Twin Lakes, Wis. Interment will be in Cole Cemetery in Spring Grove. The Thompson family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 29, at the funeral home. For information, call the funeral home at 262-877-3013. Mike Wickersheim: The memorial will be Sunday, April 28, at Cappadona Funeral Home, 1020 E. Fillmore St., Colorado Springs, Colo.

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Bulls leave it to offense, Robinson Game 5 Bulls at Brooklyn, 6 p.m. Monday, CSN, TNT, AM-1000. Bulls lead series, 3-1.

CHICAGO – The Bulls never truly know which version of guard Nate Robinson they are getting any given game. But Friday against the Brooklyn Nets, Good Nate was on display at the United Center when the Bulls needed him most. Pull-up jumpers, 3-pointers and a one-handed bank shot from the 3-point line, it didn’t matter where he shot the ball. The 5-foot-9 ball of energy single-handedly willed the Bulls’ fourth-quarter comeback with a performance reminiscent of Michael Jordan.

BULLS INSIDER Meghan Montemurro Robinson’s 23 points in the fourth quarter of the Bulls’ 142-134 triple overtime win against the Nets were the second most in franchise playoff history, trailing only Jordan’s 24 points in the fourth against Philadelphia in 1990. Robinson’s heroics helped the Bulls take a 3-1 series lead.

“I always think I’m on fire, like the old-school game, NBA Jam, you make a couple and the rim’s on fire and when you shoot the ball, the ball’s on fire,” Robinson said. “I feel like that at times – well, all the time. When I’m in the game, I play with a lot of confidence and you kind of got to lie to yourself and you can’t miss.” Robinson’s confidence rubbed off on his teammates during the Bulls’ run in which they outscored the Nets 16-2 in the final 3:45.

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Jeff Curran, 35, of Island Lake will fight Josh Killion on Friday in Extreme Challenge 227 in Bettendorf, Iowa. Curran owns Team Curran MMA in Crystal Lake.

Curran says next fight will determine future of career By JEFF ARNOLD jarnold@shawmedia.com A week from now, Jeff Curran’s future will be clearly defined, marked by one of two distinct paths. At 35 and with 51 professional mixed martial arts fights behind him, Island Lake’s Curran won’t allow himself to ponder the road that has reached its end. Instead, he will focus on the route that

points back to the Ultimate Fighting Championships and that will allow to keep moving forward. To do that, all Curran has to do is win. If he beats 22-yearold Josh Killion on Friday in Bettendorf, Iowa, in Curran’s flyweight debut, a career the 125-pound fighter insists still has some life to it, continues. But should Curran (35-15-1) lose for a third straight time, or even if the

outcome of his Extreme Challenge 227 bout isn’t as definitive as he believes it should be, he is prepared to walk away. Fighting has taken its toll, aging Curran’s body beyond its years. He suffers from arthritis and must do stretching exercises each morning just to begin his normal daily routine. But all of that is worth it, Curran maintains, if he can find a way to fight his way back to the top one

more time. But time, especially at Curran’s age and coming off a 12-month layoff, can be cruel. “Fighting back out of that has been rough,” Curran said. “I know I can still fight and I know people believe I can still fight. But when you’re gone that long, people start to count you out of the mix on upper levels.

LAKE FOREST – Jay Cutler will not have to look over his shoulder this fall. Well, Cutler can look over his shoulder if he wants, but he apparently won’t find a young quarterback with designs on winning his job in the years ahead. The Bears wrapped up the NFL draft Saturday by selecting a linebacker, an offensive tackle, a defensive end Inside and a wide receiver in rounds Take a closer look 4 through 7. By at the players the trading down 10 spots in Round Bears picked Satur5, they were able day in the NFL draft. to add a seventhPAGE C3 round pick from the Atlanta Falcons. We’ll have to wait until training camp in Bourbonnais to see how the rookie class measures up, but most observers seemed to think that the Bears had a decent overall draft. NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock said the Bears “hit a bunch of really solid doubles,” which probably made the Cubs feel more than a little bit jealous. The Bears’ final draft haul included: • Round 1: Kyle Long, OG, Oregon • Round 2: Jon Bostic, LB, Florida • Round 4: Khaseem Greene, LB, Rutgers • Round 5: Jordan Mills, OT, Louisiana Tech • Round 6: Cornelius Washington, DE, Georgia • Round 7: Marquess Wilson, WR, Washington St. You’ll notice the absence of a quarterback on that list.

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JACOBS 2, CARY-GROVE 1

Golden Eagles win pitchers’ duel By JOE STEVENSON joestevenson@shawmedia.com ALGONQUIN – Jacobs first baseman Ben Murray was fooled on a slider from CaryGrove’s Zach Marszal that he missed badly in the fifth inning. Murray actually was fooled on the ensuing pitch, which Kyle Grillot - kgrillot@shawmedia.com he thought was a fastball, Jacobs’ Ryan Sargent is greeted by teammate Reilly Peltier after scoring but was another slider. That the game’s first run in the fifth inning against Cary-Grove on Saturday in time, however, he connected squarely and sent the ball into Algonquin. Jacobs won, 2-1.

the left-field corner. Murray, whose RBI double broke a scoreless tie, then scored on Joe Rizzuto’s single. That was enough support for right-hander Nick Ledinsky as the Golden Eagles defeated C-G, 2-1, in their Fox Valley Conference Valley Division baseball game Saturday morning. “I was just hoping for that fastball and to try to put it in play,” Murray said. “I just wanted to get that run

in. [Marszal and Ledinsky] were both pitching great and we were leaving guys on. We couldn’t string together a couple of hits. We finally broke through there.” Trojans left fielder Dean Christakes laid out and narrowly missed Murray’s ball, which landed just inside the foul line, scoring Ryan Sargent, who had walked and stole second. “It’s fun to be part of a game like that,” Marszal said. “You

know [Ledinsky] is going to pitch well, and it makes you have to focus in there. They just got the clutch hit and we didn’t. Every game [in the Valley] is going to be a battle. Today we just ended up on the opposite end of what we would like.” Jacobs (14-4 overall, 6-3 FVC Valley) desperately wanted a win after losses to McHenry on Thursday and C-G on Friday.

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NBA: San Antonio at L.A. Lakers 6 p.m., TNT The Spurs can sweep the best-of-seven firstround playoff series in L.A. after winning Friday’s Game 3, 120-89.

NASCAR driver Nelson Piquet Jr. kicked fellow driver Brian Scott in the groin during an altercation after Friday night’s Nationwide Series race in Richmond, Va. Later, two crewmembers from Scott’s team were arrested on misdemeanor assault charges after a confrontation with members of Piquet’s team.

Running backs didn’t go high in this year’s draft, but many sure do have unique first names, including the top three of Giovani Bernard, Le’veon Bell and Montee Ball. Three others: 1. Christine Michael 2. Knile Davis 3. Stepfan Taylor (left)

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FACE OFF Bij Heydari School: Prairie Ridge Year: Senior Sport: Tennis

1. What’s the last really good book you read? “Sacred Hoops,” by Phil Jackson

2. What would you consider your dream job? Professional poker player

3. What superhero power would you most like to have? Shoot spaghetti from my finger tips

4. What goes through your mind when you are behind in a match?

Just get every point, try hard for every point and use lots of footwork.

5. How many times a day to you Tweet? On average probably once every two days. If I have a tennis match, I may Tweet that day.

Andrew Trocki School: McHenry Year: Senior Sport: Basketball, Water polo

What’s the last really good book you read?

“Life of Pi,” by Yann Martel

What would you consider your dream job?

It would be an architect at a Chicago firm. I’m planning on studying civil engineering and minor in teaching.

3. What superhero power would you most like to have? Flying, that would be cool.

4. What goes through your mind when you are behind in a game?

That our team needs to come together, communicate better and get stuff done. That’s what it comes down to.

5. How many times a day to you Tweet? I do not have a Twitter account.

Mary Grace Mathison School: Woodstock Year: Junior Sport: Soccer

1. What’s the last really good book you read? “This Lullaby,” by Sarah Dessen

2. What would you consider your dream job? One where I can travel, see the world and meet new people. I’m interested in psychology right now, and in engineering.

3. What superhero power would you most like to have? I’d really like to fly, I think that would be fun. What goes through your mind when you are 4. behind in a game? We just have to get this next goal. We’re capable, we can win. We just have to step it up to another level.

5. How many times a day to you Tweet? Maybe one if I’m lucky.

Another NFL draft is in the books. The Bears selected a half-dozen players, including Oregon guard Kyle Long in the first round. Sports editor Jon Styf and columnist Tom Musick discuss:

Musick: It’s official: Manti Te’o is not a Chicago Bear. I am perfectly OK with this. Styf: They had holes at linebacker and offensive line. Those were certainly addressed. Quarterback was not. They could have made a move to get Matt Barkley. They obviously weren’t interested. They were a pick away from having another shot at Landry Jones. But I’m not convinced at this point they would have picked him anyway. On that, I’m mildly confused. Maybe they’re planning on being part of the greatest story ever told, the comeback of JaMarcus Russell. Musick: Yes, I like the idea of adding JaMarcus Russell. After all, this year’s draft was all about the big uglies, and Russell certainly fits the profile. Plus, imagine how much money Chicago-area restaurants could make if he moved to town. At least Kyle Long appears to have an appetite. Styf: I set you up for a fake story/Te’o joke there. You didn’t take it. That’s progress. Like the bears made in the middle of their defense. One thing the “experts” are saying is that the Bears got nice value late, especially in Khaseem Greene and Cornelius Washington. They got younger and faster in the middle of the defense, that absolutely needed to happen. Musick: Definitely. They’re billing Washington as a defensive end, but I think he probably winds up as a special-teams contributor. Greene had a great career at Rutgers and could be the eventual replacement for Lance Briggs, while Round 2 pick Jon Bostic could be the long-term replacement for Brian Urlacher. Maybe next year they’ll target the next-generation Charles Tillman. Styf: They took who they wanted. They didn’t let how the draft board fell impact how they picked, at least with the first two guys. That’s both to their credit and detriment, in my opinion. They got who they wanted, but it’s hard to say they picked the best players. The reason teams like the 49ers and Ravens are considered to pick so well is that they went with the best player on the board, not their need. Long won’t play early and the only way he starts this season is if things go real poorly or there are a ton of injuries. The Bears had offensive line trouble and now they’ve brought in six new faces already this offseason. If nothing else, you have to feel that issue was addressed. Musick: And let’s not forget that they didn’t pick Manti Te’o. I (still) am perfectly OK with this.

Marengo residents Chuck and Maribeth Sandford have come to count Take Charge Indy as a member of their family. After Take Charge Indy finished 19th at last year’s Kentucky Derby, the 4-year-old colt will run at Churchill Downs in Friday’s Alysheba Stakes as part of the Kentucky Oaks undercard. Take Charge Indy is coming off a second-place finish at the Skip Away Stakes last month in Florida following offseason surgery to repair a foot injury. The Sandfords sold the horse’s breeding rights in the offseason, making this year Take Charge Indy’s final season of racing.

Chuck Sandford: Running in the Kentucky Derby is a one-time feeling and we tried to take it all in. We’d get up in the morning, go the barn and watch our horses. In the evening, we tried to do as many things we had time for and we had time for. It was just a great time. But we’re stabled down here eight months out of the year and so [Churchill Downs] is a place literally that my horses call home. Derby Week is such a special week and we got to go through it last year and so we understand it a little bit better. So to get the chance to run a couple of horses on Oaks Day is really exciting. Maribeth Sandford: I’m from Louisville so I went

to Derbys, but there’s no feeling like participating in and being part of the Derby. The festivities of being in the Derby is so much different than just watching the Derby, which is still a wonderful, wonderful experience. There’s just an air about it. When they play ‘My Old Kentucky Home’ people who haven’t even been there before have tears in their eyes and there’s hardly any way to explain the feeling. I would go to the Derby, but it wasn’t like I was going to the barn. I would just go to the race and some of the festivities. But now, Chuck and our daughter walk over to the barn with the horse and it’s just become a family event. It’s just so traditional. But it’s so overwhelming. It’s just so different than just going to the Derby. Chuck Sandford: [Being part of the sport] is just

a dream come true and Take Charge Indy is just a really nice colt. He’s fun to be around. Maribeth Sandford: The first thing we do is we go over to the barn [when we arrive for a race] and say hello to Indy and give him his mints. He’s just become part of the family and he knows who we are and he knows who Chuck is when he comes with his peppermints to feed him and give him treats. There are certain animals that just feel like pets, but others that feel like they’re part of the family. [Take Charge Indy] is just very alert and he knows what is going on. He’s just a very special horse. I’m Just Saying is a regular Sunday feature. If there’s someone you’d like to see featured in this space, write to me at jarnold@shawmedia.com or send me a message on Twitter @NWH_JeffArnold.

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Marengo resident Chuck Sandford owns Take Charge Indy along with his wife, Maribeth. Take Charge Indy will run at Churchill Downs as part of the Kentucky Oaks undercard Friday.

8SPORTS SHORTS MCC doubles team qualifies for nationals Two members of the McHenry County College men’s tennis team will be heading to the National Junior College Athletic Association Tournament, which starts May 13 in Plano, Texas. Dylan Clark, a sophomore from McHenry West, and Matt Miller, a sophomore from Prairie Ridge, qualified Saturday as doubles partners by defeating Elgin Community College’s Christian Dela Cruz and Ron Pan, 6-4, 6-3, in the Region IV tournament finals at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills. Miller

also had a shot to advance as a singles player but lost to Pan, 7-5, 6-7, 7-10, in a 3-hour, 15-minute match. The Scots placed fifth as a team with seven points. Prairie State College took first with 17 points, followed by ECC (16).

Schwartz has 2 goals; Blues beat Blackhawks ST. LOUIS – Brian Elliott made 22 saves and Jaden Schwartz had his first two-goal game as the St. Louis Blues earned home-ice advantage for the first-round of the playoffs by defeating the Blackhawks, 3-1,

Saturday night. The Blues won 12 of their last 15 games to capture fourth place in the Western Conference. Elliott and the Blues were helped by facing a Hawks lineup that was devoid of almost every regular. Ben Smith, who was playing in his first game of the season, scored for the Hawks.

Harvick wins at Richmond after 2-lap overtime sprint RICHMOND, Va. – Kevin Harvick won Saturday night’s Sprint Cup race at Richmond

International Raceway by plowing through traffic on a two-lap sprint to the finish. Juan Pablo Montoya was trying to hold off Harvick for his first win since 2010 when the caution came out with four laps remaining. It sent the race into two laps of overtime, and most of the field gave up track position to pit for tires. Montoya came off pit road in sixth and Harvick was seventh for the restart. But Harvick rocketed through the field to snatch away the win. Clint Bowyer was second, Joey Logano third, and Montoya

settled for fourth.

Romero, Di Vaio lead Impact to win over Fire MONTREAL – Andres Romero and Marco Di Vaio scored in the second half, lifting the Montreal Impact to a 2-0 victory over the Fire on Saturday. Montreal (5-1-1) improved to 3-0-1 at home and won for the first time since beating visiting New York on March 23. The Impact lost 2-0 at Sporting Kansas City a week later and had a 1-1 home draw with Columbus on April 4 in MLS play, and lost 2-0 at Toronto on

Wednesday night in the first leg of the Canadian Championship semifinals. The Fire (2-5-1) dropped to 0-3-1 on the road.

Lucas Glover leads Zurich Classic AVONDALE, La. – Lucas Glover increased his lead to two strokes in the Zurich Classic to remain in position for his first victory in two years. The 2009 U.S. Open winner shot a 2-under 70 on Saturday to reach 14 under at TPC Louisiana. – Staff, wire reports

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• MUSICK Continued from page C1 Even though a rookie quarterback likely would not have taken a single regular-season snap for the Bears in 2013, I was hoping that the Bears would select one in the middle rounds. Marc Trestman has a reputation for working with quarterbacks, so why not draft one? Best case, the Bears could have found Cutler’s successor or gained a valuable trade chip in the long run. Worst case, they could have drafted the next Dan LeFevour or Nathan Enderle, and they could have cut their losses and tried again in a year or two. Clearly, Cutler is the No. 1 quarterback on the lakefront. The Bears would like that to be the case for quite some time. But Cutler will turn 30 Monday, and his contract is due to expire after this season, and anything can happen in the crazy universe of the NFL. Behind Cutler is Josh McCown, who was born on the Fourth of July almost 34 years ago. McCown was a street free agent before the Bears brought him back last year. Behind McCown is Lake Zurich’s Matt Blanchard, who spent last season on the Bears’ practice squad after a college career at Wisconsin-Whitewater. He’s a guy worth rooting for, but if he has NFL ability, why did no other team add him to their 53-man roster in 2012? All in all, it was a weird year for the draft. Typically, quarterbacks and other glamour positions go early while the big fellas on the offensive and defensive line wait around. But this marked “the year of the fat guys,” as Bears left tackle Jermon Bushrod joked on Twitter. Bushrod was right. If you stand 6-foot-5 or so and weigh 300-plus pounds,

Bio boxes The Bears’ selections Saturday, the final day of the 2013 NFL Draft: Khaseem Greene (Round 4) Position: LB Born: Feb. 4, 1989 Height: 6-0 Weight: 241 College: Rutgers Hometown: Elizabeth, N.J. Personal: Half-brother is standout University of Pittsburgh running back Ray Graham … Played safety before converting to linebacker at Rutgers. … Labor Studies major. Jordan Mills (Round 5) Position: OT Born: Dec. 24, 1990 Height: 6-5 Weight: 316 College: Louisiana Tech Hometown: Napoleonville, La. Personal: Cousin is Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams. … Also played basketball and threw shot put in high school. … General Studies major. Cornelius Washington (Round 6) Position: DE/LB Born: Sept. 10, 1989 Height: 6-4 Weight: 265 College: Georgia Hometown: Hephzibah, Ga. Personal: Shined in agility tests with 4.55-second 40-yard dash, 39inch vertical jump and 36 benchpress repetitions at 225 pounds. … Sports Management major. Marquess Wilson (Round 7) Position: WR Born: Sept. 14, 1992 Height: 6-4 Weight: 184 College: Washington State Hometown: Tulare, Calif. Personal: Set Washington State record with 3,207 career receiving yards, which is ninth-most in Pac-12 history. … Suspended in November and quit the team shortly afterward, accusing Mike Leach and his coaching staff of “abuse.” this was a year for celebration.

If you happen to play quarterback, this was a year for patience. A lot … of … patience. Florida State’s E.J. Manuel was the only quarterback selected in Round 1, going to the Buffalo Bills at No. 16. West Virginia’s Geno Smith was the lone quarterback to be drafted in Round 2, joining the traveling circus that is the New York Jets, and North Carolina State’s Mike Glennon went to Tampa Bay as the only third-round quarterback. A slow start gave way to a run – no, a sprint – on quarterbacks early in Round 4. The Philadelphia Eagles traded up to select USC quarterback Matt Barkley with the first pick of the fourth round. Barkley could have been a first-rounder a year ago but stayed in school. As the Bears waited for their fourth-round selection, the New York Giants traded up to select Syracuse quarterback Ryan Nassib. Two picks later, the Oakland Raiders traded up to select Arkansas quarterback Tyler Wilson. Three picks after that, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones. Emery said the Bears might have looked at quarterback if they had an abundance of picks. However, without that surplus, he chose to focus on bigger needs at other positions. “I don’t know how practical that was,” Emery said of selecting a quarterback. “It had to be the right value for the team. Things would have to line up perfect to take a quarterback with five picks.” So Emery focused elsewhere, where he hit a lot of doubles. Let’s hope the pitcher stays healthy. • Northwest Herald sports

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MARIAN CENTRAL

Potthoff will give back as Hurricanes AD By JOE STEVENSON joestevenson@shawmedia.com Former McHenry athletic director Drew Potthoff has eyed a particular job for some time. So when that position recently became open, Potthoff jumped all over the chance. Marian Central superintendent Tom Landers announced Saturday that Potthoff will be the school’s new athletic director, starting this summer. Current AD Mike McGovern, 71, is retiring after almost 50

years in coaching, teaching and administering, the last six at Marian. “When we moved [to Woodstock, about 10 years ago], Marian was always in the back of my mind,” said Potthoff, who retired two years ago from McHenry. “I’m honored that Tom Landers and the Marian family would pick me to lead their athletic program. It’s a great honor and I’m very excited.” Potthoff worked as AD at McHenry on a part-time basis last year and is working as AD

at Faith Lutheran and South Beloit, both small schools, also as a parttime basis. He planned to do that again next year, although he said both schools understood what Drew might happen. Potthoff “When I interviewed at both schools, I told them I’d stay as long as they needed me unless the Marian job opened,” Potthoff said. “It’s

kind of a neat thing.” Potthoff’s son Jake will be an eighth-grader next year and eventually attend Marian. Potthoff’s stepdaughter Abbey Johnson graduated from Marian in 2011. “Our intention was to try and find a candidate who would be highly qualified, with experience, and someone who knows the local landscape and is aware of the challenges with Marian Central and the issues relevant to private schools,” Landers said. “We felt Drew was the right man

for the job.” Potthoff graduated from Peru St. Bede and values his experiences from attending Catholic schools while growing up. “My father died when I was young and my mother sent us to Catholic schools,” Potthoff said. “Those priests, brothers and my coaches there molded me. It’s always been on my mind to give back at a Catholic school with those values, and do what those men did for me.” Potthoff serves as director of the St. Mary’s Elementary

School football program and as director of the Junior Canes basketball program. “He had mentioned to me a few years ago that he was coming up on retirement from public schools and if the opportunity came available he would like to talk to me about it,” Landers said. “So I was aware of that, but we haven’t spoken recently about it until he applied.” By working at a private school, Potthoff will still draw his regular public school retirement benefits.

SOFTBALL: CARY-GROVE 2, CL SOUTH 1

Stanley, C-G stop Gators By CHRIS BURROWS cburrows@shawmedia.com CRYSTAL LAKE – Lauren Stanley should have been nervous. Less than a week after she took over for her teammate, Cary-Grove pitcher Lindsay Efflandt, when a batted ball broke bones in Efflandt’s face during a game, Stanley shouldered the load. But Saturday, under the pressure of a Fox Valley Conference Valley Division start, the junior right-hander wasn’t nervous, and it showed. Stanley struck out 11, walked one and allowed three hits in seven innings to lead C-G to a 2-1 win over Crystal Lake South. “I was shaken up from her [injury], but we have a strong team, a strong defense and good emotional support,” Stanley said. “So I knew we could pull through as a team and for Lindsay.” South (9-4 overall, 1-3 FVC Valley) didn’t get a runner past first base until the sixth inning against Stanley. “Anytime you have to fill

Video online Watch highlights of Saturday’s Cary-Grove vs. Crystal Lake South softball game at McHenry CountySports.com. in those shoes it’s a tough situation, but they didn’t skip a beat,” South coach Scott Busam said. “[Stanley] struck us out just as many times as Lindsay would have.” Sophomore pitcher Hailee Massie no-hit the Trojans (131, 4-0) through four innings but ended up allowing two earned runs on four hits. She struck out five and walked one in a complete game in the circle. In the fifth inning, Lisa Semro drove in Erin Olson on a shot that bounced off the center field fence, and Amy Clemment followed with a sacrifice bunt that scored Beata Krembuszewski for the only run support Stanley would need. “[Semro] has done such a nice job all season,” Trojans coach Tammy Olson said of

her junior leadoff hitter, who went 1 for 3. “It’s nice having her there.” In the sixth inning, after South’s Kara Zybko reached base on C-G’s lone fielding error of the game and Jenica Terry reached on a walk, the Gators were in a position to take the lead. With two outs Massie, who supplied most of the Gators’ offense with a 2 for 3 showing at the plate, pulled a grounder to left field that brought in Zybko, but that was all the offense the Gators could muster. Stanley ended South’s short rally with a strikeout. “I think [that inning] just got me pumped up even more – and our team,” Stanley said. Busam put some of the blame on a passive offense that took six called strikeouts and drew one walk from Stanley. “Until we get the bat off the shoulder and get more aggressive in the box, it won’t matter who’s in the circle,” he said. “It’s really frustrating, because I think we have a team that can hit.”

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McHenry, Huntley stay tied for 1st in FVC Valley baseball NORTHWEST HERALD There was a three-way tie for first place in the Fox Valley Conference Valley Division between Huntley, McHenry and Crystal Lake South (11-3 overall, 8-3 FVC Valley) heading into Saturday’s slate of baseball games. McHenry (16-6, 9-2 FVC Valley) defeated South, 6-5, as Devon Gehrke pitched all seven innings to improve his record to 3-1. With the win, the Warriors are tied atop the division with Huntley.

Huntley 10, Dundee-Crown 5: At Carpentersville, Josh Perkins earned his first win of the season for Huntley as he went five innings while allowing one earned run. Nick Cusumano hit a home run and had three RBIs for the Red Raiders (16-2, 9-2 FVC Valley) in the win.

ricanes to the 7-2 win.

Marengo 8, Rockford Christian 3: At Rockford, Justin Vogel earned the win for the Indians (5-6, 3-4 BNC East) and went 1 for 2 at the plate with an RBI and a run scored. Jeff Wilmot recorded the save along with having a 2 for 4 day at the plate including a home run and a double while hitting in three RBIs.

Alden-Hebron 7, Christian Liberty Academy 5: At Arling-

TRACK Palatine relays: At Pala-

ton Heights, Cody Nelson pitched all seven innings in the win and allowed five runs, three of which were earned, while striking out six. Quentin ZonBergen went 1 for 1 for the Giants (8-5, 5-2 Northeastern Athletic Conference) with an RBI and a run scored, while Matt Winter went 1 for 3 with two runs and two doubles in the win.

tine, Jacobs took fifth with 55 points, Huntley took seventh with 44 points, Prairie Ridge took 12th with 14 points and Woodstock took 15th with five points. Nick Matysek won the 800 meters for the Golden Eagles in 1:57.13. Justin Herbert, Isaac Jimenez and Chase Burkhart combined to win the discus relay for the Red Raiders, totaling 420 feet, 6 inches. Joe Cowlin took fourth in the 1,600 in 4:35.06 and fifth in the 3,200 in 9:55.33 for the Wolves. Phil Krueger, Carson Price and Drew Davis combined to take fifth in the pole vault relay for the Blue Streaks, totaling 27-9. Oregon Hawk Classic: At Oregon, Lena-Winslow won the meet with 89 points as Woodstock North (15) placed 10th in the 16-team field.

Woodstock 6, Woodstock North 3: At Woodstock, in

TENNIS Jacobs 7, Woodstock 0: At

an FVC Fox Division game, Andy Buhrow earned the win for the Blue Streaks (6-7 overall, 4-7 FVC Fox) after going six innings and allowing three runs while striking out six. Jacob Ellegood earned the save and also provided some offense as he hit a double and had two RBIs. Jamie Huntley was tagged with the loss for the Thunder (1-10, 0-9 FVC Fox)

Lake Villa, the Golden Eagles won every match without dropping a set and won the Lakes Invitational with 35 points. Jacobs placed ahead of North Shore Country Day and Warren, which took second and third, respectively. Hampshire Invitational: At Hampshire, the Whip-Purs won the invitational with 38 points in the six-team field, while Marengo placed sixth with 11 points. Elisha Hougland placed first in singles for the Whips after defeating Elgin’s Reza Khan, 6-3, 6-2. Chad West and Jake Dahldberg took second in doubles for Hampshire. CL South Invitational: At Crystal Lake, Boylan won with 23 points and Marian Central (11) placed third, while South’s Green (9) and Gold (2) teams placed fifth and eighth. Huntley Invitational: At Huntley, the Red Raiders won two of three duals. Huntley lost to Batavia, 4-1, and

Grayslake North 10, Hampshire 7: At Grayslake, the Whip-Purs (7-9) couldn’t take advantage of Tyler Crater’s 4 for 4 afternoon as the Knights scored in each inning except the third. Crater scored two runs in the loss.

Aurora Christian 2-2, Marian Central 0-7-: At Woodstock, the Hurricanes (6-6, 2-3 Suburban Christian Conference Blue Division) split a doubleheader. Edgar Ross hit a grand slam in the second game which helped propel the Hur-

defeated Warren, 5-0, and Belvidere, 5-0. Connor Smith won two of his three matches at No. 1 singles as he defeated Warren’s Chethan Anant and Belvidere’s Sam Morales. The doubles team of Vince Kambitsis and Aakash Maniar won all three of their matches without dropping a set.

Northeastern Athletic Conference: At Rockford, Donald Johnson won the triple jump (38-10) for Alden-Hebron, and also took first in the 100 meters in 10.98 seconds, as the Giants took fourth place.

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Cary-Grove hitters warm up before the sixth inning Saturday against Jacobs in Algonquin. Jacobs won, 2-1.

Ledinsky strikes out 5 in victory • BASEBALL Continued from page C1 “I’m so proud of our entire team,” said Jacobs coach Jamie Murray, whose 15 seniors were honored before the game. “We’ve had two tough defeats the last two nights. I told them if we hit, play defense and get the timely hits, we’ll be fine. I knew what Nick’s capable of, he’s been doing it the last year and a half, he’s a warrior on the mound.”

was forced at second on Ryan Dundon’s ground ball. With runners at first and third, Daniel Vilardo singled in a run, but Ledinsky, on his 99th pitch, got Matt Ewert on a ground ball to second. “There’s nothing to be disappointed about,” Trojans coach Don Sutherland said. “It’s exactly what I expected from everybody on the Valley side in these games. They got that nice double. That’s what we didn’t do, get the hit after a walk.”

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Huntley’s Spannraft throws 5-inning no-hitter at Guilford NORTHWEST HERALD Huntley’s Haley Spannraft threw her first career no-hitter Saturday in a 15-0 win over Guilford in Rockford. Spannraft went five innings while walking one and striking out eight in the win. The Red Raiders (13-5) had offensive outbursts from several players, including Megan Baczewski, who went 2 for 3 with a double and five RBIs with a stolen base. Brittany Koss went 3 for 3 with a triple, two RBIs and four runs scored. The game was supposed to be the front end of a doubleheader, but Guilford forfeited the second game.

CL Central 4, Woodstock North 0: At Woodstock the Tigers got 14 hits in the Fox Valley Conference Fox Division win. The Thunder fell to (3-8 overall, 1-4 FVC Fox) as Becca Einspahr took the loss. The Tigers (7-4, 3-0 FVC Fox) scored one run in the first, third, fifth and seventh innings.

Hampshire 12, Belvidere 6: At Hampshire, Jordan Hook hit a grand slam and had four RBIs for the Whip-Purs as Jen Hurst picked up the nonconference win.

Friday’s late result

Dundee-Crown 4, Hampshire 3: At Carpentersville,

Mustang Classic: At Rolling Meadows, Crystal Lake South placed eighth in the nineteam field. The Gators won the 4x800 relay in a time of 8:16.41 and the 4x400 (3:31.04).

the Chargers (3-7) defeated Hampshire (5-12) in an FVC crossover as Haley Widmayer took the loss. Jacobs 8-5, Sycamore 4-8: At

• Patrick Mason and Andrew Hansen contributed to this report.

Ledinsky (4-1) struck out five and walked three. Marszal (3-2) struck out four and walked three. Both pitchers allowed five hits. “You just have to add a spark for the team,” Ledinsky said. “Go out there and try to give us some momentum and get back in the dugout and get some runs. I felt really, really good today.” C-G (13-5, 7-3) was not finished in the seventh as Dean Lee walked, pinch hitter Andrew Brierton singled and

Algonquin, the Golden Eagles (9-7) split their nonconference doubleheader with Sycamore as Kelsey Peters earned the win in the first game, going all seven innings.

Prairie Ridge 4-7, Lakes 2-6: At Crystal Lake, the Wolves (13-2) swept a nonconference doubleheader behind pitchers Kirsten Stevens (10-2) in the opener and Courtney Emricson (3-0) in the second game. Stevens struck out 12 and allowed no walks, four hits and one earned run. Emricson struck out five and allowed no walks, 11 hits and four earned runs. Kate Didier was 3 for 6 with three RBIs on the day for the Wolves. Johnsburg 3, Grant 2: At Fox Lake, Kendall Huemann (6-6) struck out two, walked none and allowed six hits and one earned run in seven innings to earn the win for the Skyhawks (6-9) in a nonconference game.

SOCCER Cary-Grove 2, McHenry 1: At McHenry, the FVC Valley match was scoreless heading into the second half, but the Trojans (6-3, 1-1) got goals from Genna Sobieszcyk and Michelle Kalenda. Caylie Jones made three saves in the win. Alexis Morales scored on a penalty kick for the Warriors (4-7, 0-2).

Johnsburg 2, Grayslake North 1: At Johnsburg, the Sky-

hawks (9-4) scored two goals from Delaney Pruitt and Hannah Mayton in the first half of the FVC Fox win, which proved to be enough. Grayslake North scored the only goal in the second half. Kadie Calmeyer made nine saves for Johnsburg. Prairie Ridge Tournament: At Crystal Lake, Prairie Ridge defeated Crystal Lake South, 1-0, and South Elgin, 2-0. Jordan Reitz scored in the first half for Prairie Ridge (8-2) against South. Whitney Whitehouse made five saves in the win. All of the scoring came in the second half against South Elgin. Bri Fenton scored the first goal, which was followed by a goal from Larissa Dooley on a feed from Kelsey Bear. Brooke Lively made five saves in the victory.

TRACK Palatine Relays: At Palatine, Palatine won the meet with 117.5 points while area teams Huntley (66.5), McHenry (49), Jacobs (31) and Prairie Ridge (20) placed fourth, seventh, ninth and 10th, respectively. Huntley (1:04.10) won the 4x100 shuttle hurdles, and McHenry (1:10.30) took second. Huntley also won the pole vault with a three-jump total height of 19 feet, 6 inches. • Patrick Mason, Tom Clegg and Andrew Hansen contributed to this report.

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Jeff Curran of Island Lake trains last week at Team Curran MMA in Crystal Lake. Curran makes his MMA return Friday after a year away recovering from two injuries. If Curran wins, it ends a two-fight losing streak that ended his time with the UFC. If he loses, he’d likely retire and focus on coaching other fighters.

Wife concerned about Curran’s health • CURRAN Continued from page C1 “This fight puts me back on the map and makes people believe I can make the weight class and makes promoters go, ‘Oh Jeff is still here’.” For now, one fight is all Curran is guaranteed. ••• Josh Killion was 5 when Curran made his professional fighting debut. Killion has won four straight fights and is undefeated as a flyweight. He doesn’t struggle to maintain his weight the way Curran does. He doesn’t battle fatigue or have his body break down. But Curran counters that Killion can’t rely on the experience Curran has fighting for virtually every promotion the sport has to offer. That, coupled with the knowledge Curran relies on to outwit his opponents, gives him confidence his next fight won’t be his last. “I’m going to kill him,” Curran said. “For me once being so great for the sport, if I can’t take this up-andcomer who has a fraction of my experience, I don’t think I belong in the sport.” That’s Curran’s bottom line. It’s one Sarah Curran, who has been by Jeff’s side for 15 years, can appreciate. She knows what fighting means to her husband, but she has also seen what it has done to him. She remembers when Curran’s body was so broken down he couldn’t lift his two young sons into their cribs. She has seen him battle injuries – including hand surgeries that forced him to cancel a fight in August after an eye injury forced him out of another bout earlier in the summer. Deep down, she can’t stand to see her husband in constant pain. She is concerned for Curran’s long-term health, well aware of the physical abuse that is part of fighting. But as scared as she is to see Curran deal with the payback he likely faces down the road from years of absorbing repeated blows to the head and body, she can’t ask him to walk away before he’s ready. “I don’t want to encourage him to fight for 20 more years because I know that’s

not good for his body,” Sarah said. “But I don’t want to discourage him from achieving his goals because I don’t want him to look back at me and say, ‘That’s the person who discouraged me from fighting.” Curran rarely gives quitting a second thought. When nagging injuries occur, the thought of why he’s still fighting crosses his mind. But as the coach of several rising stars – including his cousin, Bellator world champion Pat Curran, and Felice Herrig, who is ranked No. 4 in the world – he can’t imagine convincing them not to quit when times get tough if that’s what he did. “If I have those doubts in myself,” Curran said, “I should give up now.” That’s not an option. At least not yet. Curran has trouble stomaching his current losing streak. He hasn’t watched his last fight for nearly a year, unconvinced that reliving it through video does him any good. Watching it again would only remind him that with a couple of different tactics, he still would be counted among the UFC’s membership rather than having to work his way back up through the ranks. Curran is already scheduled to face Sergio Pettis on June 21 for the Resurrection Fighting Alliance flyweight championship in Milwaukee, in a fight that will be announced Monday. A win there, Curran feels, not only puts him back on solid footing, but also puts him on the radar again of big-time promoters such as UFC’s Dana White. Still, it’s only part of his motivation to beat Killion. Curran misses what it feels like to win, especially in a sport that he helped pioneeer. People remind him that both of his losses came via decision and at the sport’s top level. But that’s not good enough for Curran, who won’t allow how his career goes from this point forward to be dictated by excuses. Instead, he is intent on moving past his last two disappointments. “He’s definitely got a lot of motivation,” said Curran’s training partner, Joey Diehl, who lost to Killion in April.

“It’s a new weight class for him and it’s always tough cutting that much weight, but when Jeff is determined, he makes it work. “All Jeff needs to do it make weight. If he does that, he’s going to win the fight. He’s just a better fighter, a more complete fighter.” Still, Curran has his future to think about. He looks at his two young sons and knows they deserve a father with enough energy to play with them. He looks at his wife who doesn’t deserve a husband who can’t be a father to his children. Sarah has been with Curran long enough to know how he gets when a fight is approaching. Having to cut weight down to 125 from when he was 40 pounds heavier and out of shape after two surgeries has only made life at home more stressful. Sarah knows not to pick any fights and knows when Curran clenches his fists and walks away from a situation, he’s better left alone for a while. As lightly as she must tread sometimes, she knows transitioning between professional fighter and father can’t be easy on Curran. “He has to make this transition where he’s basically training to hurt somebody and punch somebody and kick somebody and choke,” Sarah said. “And then he’s got to come home and he’s got to deal with, ‘Let’s play Candyland.’ ” Sarah is willing to support her husband no matter what. If he continues to fight, she can live with that. If his career draws to a close, she’s OK with that, too. She also understands that Curran knows the risks and that his time is coming. Curran knows with one more serious injury, he will be forced to quit. If he narrowly defeats Killion, he says he will retire on a win, knowing it’s time to move on. He’s got plenty to look ahead to between his coaching and running the Team Curran MMA gym he opened in Crystal Lake in 1997. But turning to that life means that the one he has lived for the past 16 years will also be over. And like any professional athlete, that’s a tough pill to swallow. “I’m not ready to accept that yet,” Curran said.

Jeff Curran rests during training last week at Team Curran MMA in Crystal Lake.

MIAMI – David DeJesus hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning to help lift the Cubs to a 3-2 win over the struggling Miami Marlins on Saturday night. Travis Wood (2-1) pitched six innings allowing two runs and struck out five for the Cubs, which has won four of five. Three relievers held the lead to get to Kevin Gregg, who pitched a perfect ninth for his third save. Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton hit his first home run of the season, an estimated 472-foot drive over the leftfield scoreboard. Miguel Olivo also homered for Miami, which dropped to 5-19, the worst record in baseball. A crowd of 27,519 was on hand at Marlins Park, the most since the home opener on April 8 against Atlanta, and a substantial increase from the 17,325 they have averaged since then. Rays 10, White Sox 4: At Chicago, Matt Moore became the first Tampa Bay pitcher to win five games in April as the Rays snapped a two-game losing streak with a 10-4 victory over the White Sox. For the second straight night the Rays jumped out to an early lead. Rays shortstop Ben Zobrist broke out of a 0-for-9 series slump with a two-run first inning home run. Zobrist took White Sox starter Gavin Floyd’s 0-1 pitch and drove it to right to score Matt Joyce with one out for a 2-0 lead. The White Sox threatened in the bottom of the inning when leadoff batter Alejandro De Aza walked, stole second and reached third on an error. But Moore promptly struck out the next three batters to preserve a shutout.

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AMERICAN LEAGUE CENTRAL DIVISION W L Pct Kansas City 12 8 .600 Detroit 12 10 .545 Minnesota 10 10 .500 White Sox 10 13 .435 Cleveland 8 12 .400 EAST DIVISION W L Pct Boston 17 7 .708 Baltimore 15 9 .625 New York 14 9 .609 Tampa Bay 11 13 .458 Toronto 9 16 .360 WEST DIVISION W L Pct Texas 16 8 .667 Oakland 13 12 .520 Los Angeles 9 14 .391 Seattle 10 16 .385 Houston 7 17 .292

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WP– Marmol, Sanabia. Umpires– Home, Cory Blaser; First, Jim Joyce; Second, Jeff Nelson; Third, Jim Wolf. T – 2:51. A_27,519 (37,442).

GB — 3½ 6½ 7 9

Sunday’s Games Tampa Bay (Price 0-2) at White Sox (Axelrod 0-1), 1:10 p.m. Toronto (Dickey 2-3) at N.Y. Yankees (P.Hughes 0-2), 12:05 p.m. Houston (B.Norris 3-2) at Boston (Lackey 0-1), 12:35 p.m. Cleveland (Masterson 4-1) at Kansas City (Guthrie 2-0), 1:10 p.m., 1st game Texas (Ogando 2-1) at Minnesota (Correia 2-1), 1:10 p.m. Baltimore (Mig.Gonzalez 2-1) at Oakland (Colon 3-0), 3:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Vargas 0-2) at Seattle (Iwakuma 2-1), 3:10 p.m. Atlanta (Minor 3-1) at Detroit (Fister 3-0), 7:05 p.m. Cleveland (Kluber 1-0) at Kansas City (W.Smith 0-0), 7:10 p.m., 2nd game

Sunday’s Games Cubs (Villanueva 1-0) at Miami (Nolasco 1-2), 12:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Hamels 0-3) at N.Y. Mets (Niese 2-1), 12:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Cingrani 1-0) at Washington (Detwiler 1-1), 12:35 p.m. Pittsburgh (Locke 2-1) at St. Louis (S. Miller 3-1), 1:15 p.m. Colorado (Garland 2-1) at Arizona (Corbin 2-0), 3:10 p.m. Milwaukee (Lohse 1-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 2-2), 3:10 p.m. San Francisco (Vogelsong 1-1) at San Diego (Marquis 1-2), 3:10 p.m. Atlanta (Minor 3-1) at Detroit (Fister 3-0), 7:05 p.m.

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GB — 2 2½ 6 8½

Saturday’s Games Tampa Bay 10, White Sox 4 Detroit 7, Atlanta 4 Baltimore 7, Oakland 3 N.Y. Yankees 5, Toronto 4 Minnesota 7, Texas 2 Kansas City 3, Cleveland 2 Boston 8, Houston 4 Seattle 3, L.A. Angels 2

Saturday’s Games Cubs 3, Miami 2 Detroit 7, Atlanta 4 Washington 6, Cincinnati 3 Philadelphia 9, N.Y. Mets 4 Pittsburgh 5, St. Louis 3 Arizona 3, Colorado 2, 10 innings San Francisco at San Diego, 8:40 p.m. Milwaukee at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.

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Hinrich has still got it By MEGHAN MONTEMURRO mmontemurro@shawmedia.com CHICAGO – Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich, a 32-year-old veteran with 743 career games that have worn down his body, is still capable of playing against and guarding the game’s elite. Hinrich logged a gamehigh 59:36 in the Bulls’ 142 -134 triple overtime win Saturday against the Nets, and most of his minutes came with the responsibility of trying to shut down Brooklyn guard Deron Williams. But Hinrich did much more than that. Hinrich scored 18 points and tallied a game-high 14 assists for his first double-double in the playoffs since May 17, 2007 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against Detroit. “Don’t underestimate the game Kirk Hinrich played,”

forward Carlos Boozer said. “He scored the ball for us when he had to, he got everyone involved when he had to and played amazing defense.” Hinrich helped limit Williams to 11 of 25 shooting from the field and pestered him into committing a game-high seven turnovers. “It was unbelievable,” Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said. “He had one of the toughest covers in the league in Deron Williams. He is constantly in motion running through pick and rolls. He’s always moving and cutting and Kirk has to fight through that and gets hit probably a 100 times.”

Robinson and Watson square off: Bulls guard Nate Robinson and Nets guard C.J. Watson will never be confused as on-court buddies. Tensions that had been building the entire series boiled over with 7:13 left in

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Grizzlies top Clippers to even series at 2-all The ASSOCIATED PRESS MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Marc Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers, 104-83, to even the first-round playoff series at 2-all. Zach Randolph finished with 24 points and nine rebounds as the Grizzlies won their second straight to ensure another stop in Memphis for Game 6. Mike Conley had 15 points and 13 assists, and Tayshaun Prince scored 15 in his best game of the series. Chris Paul and Blake Griffin had 19 points apiece for the Clippers, and Griffin also grabbed 10 rebounds. Los Angeles’ reserves outscored its counterparts again, 43-16. But DeAndre Jordan was the only other starter to score for Los Angeles, and he had two points. Chauncey Billups and Caron Butler went a combined 0 for 10 from the floor in being shut out. Game 5 is Tuesday night in Los Angeles. Thunder 104, Rockets 101: At

Houston, Kevin Durant scored 41 points in his first game without injured All-Star Russell Westbrook, and Oklahoma City fought off Houston’s late rally to beat the Rockets for a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven playoff series. Durant scored 27 points in the first half, and the Thunder led by 26 points before a big third-quarter rally by the Rockets put them within striking distance. James Harden scored 30 points to lead the Rockets in the first playoff game in Houston since 2009. Hawks 90, Pacers 69: At Atlanta, Al Horford had 26 points and 16 rebounds as Atlanta turned things around dramatically in its playoff series against Indiana, blowing out the Pacers in Game 3. Playing with much more urgency than they did in two double-digit losses at Indianapolis, the Hawks raced to a 54-30 halftime lead and narrowed the best-of-seven series to 2-1. Game 4 is Monday night in Atlanta.

Mohammed calls Robinson’s performance one of the best • BULLS Continued from page C1 Although Robinson, who finished with a game-high 34 points off the bench, ripped off a 12-0 run on his own, the Bulls came together defensively and held Brooklyn to 0 for 5 from the field to force overtime. Teammate Nazr Mohammed called Robinson’s effort one of the best second-half performances in playoff history. “He’s a shot maker ,and we really needed him,” Mohammed said. “This win is all his. We were pretty much out of the game when Nate willed us through offensively and everyone kind of followed his lead and stepped up, too.” The Bulls’ defense has been ranked among the league leaders since Tom Thibodeau took over as coach. But their ability to consistently rely on the offense has been a missing component this season, largely because of the absence of Derrick Rose, who watched the game from the bench on Friday. Robinson, for all his irrational confidence, represents exactly what the Bulls needed against the Nets and moving forward in the playoffs should they win one of the next three games against Brooklyn. The Bulls needed to prove to themselves – while sending a statement to the rest of the league – they’re capable of winning games when they have a shaky defensive effort. “He’s so underrated, especially in the fourth quarter,

that’s his time to shine,” forward Taj Gibson said. “He could go cold the first three quarters and just light up the fourth.” Thibodeau praised Robinson as much as a defensive-minded coach would, highlighting Robinson’s ability to find a rhythm most shooters dream of. Yet the Bulls’ defensive issues were never far from his mind and the ugly numbers stared back at him as Thibodeau glanced at the box score while seated at the podium after the Bulls’ win. Brooklyn shot 49.5 percent from the field and made nine 3-pointers while grabbing 47 rebounds, including 12 on the offensive glass. Even after the remarkable comeback win, Thibodeau and the Bulls lamented a defensive effort that nearly cost them the game. Their most glaring mistake came on Joe Johnson’s tying runner in the lane as time expired to send the game to double overtime. However, the Bulls’ mental toughness, born out of a season filled with adversity, and the will to win even left their toughest critic encouraged that they are only one win away from keeping their season alive. “Everybody knows coach is a drill sergeant, but he has a heart somewhere in there, I know he does,” Robinson said of Thibodeau. “He smiles every blue moon, and it’s good to see.”

• Meghan Montemurro covers the Bulls for Shaw Media. Write to her at mmontemurro@shawmedia.com.

the second quarter when Robinson fouled Watson near the Brooklyn bench. The two locked arms and became tangled near the scorer’s table, prompting players from both teams to rush over from the court. Both received technical fouls, and within the next minute Robinson picked up his third foul and was pulled from the game. “I know C.J. well, and Nate obviously,” Thibodeau said. “Both are great competitors. It’s the playoffs and guys are going to go after each other. If it’s talking that’s fine, but I really want him to focus on playing.” Mohammed steps up: As the season has progressed, center Nazr Mohammed, a Chicago native, watched his minutes slowly increase. For a third consecutive game, Mohammed logged double-digit minutes, finish-

ing with 18:32 in Friday’s win. He added nine points and six rebounds, but his most important contributions came in the third overtime. Mohammed’s layup with 32.6 seconds remaining gave the Bulls a five-point lead, and he added a putback off Carlos Boozer’s missed free throw with 19 seconds left to make it a two-possession game, 140-134. Mohammed said he realized he might play in overtime after watching Joakim Noah, Taj Gibson and Boozer play with five fouls. “You’ve got to stay ready,” Mohammed said. “The worst thing you can do is get an opportunity and not be ready. “I started stretching at about the end of the first overtime and getting loose because AP photo I knew there was a chance I might get thrown back in They Nets’ Deron Williams and the Bulls’ Kirk Hinrich scramble for the there, and it actually hap- ball during the second half in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series pened.” Saturday at the United Center. The Bulls won, 142-134, in three overtimes.

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PREPS BASEBALL JACOBS 2, CARY-GROVE 1 Cary-Grove Jacobs

Top hitters: Johnsburg – Toussaint 2-3, Wilson 1-3 ( 2R, RBI ), Huemann 2-4 (RBI), Baer 1-3 (RBI). Grant – Ubart 2-2 (R), Bassi 2-2 (RBI).

000 000 1 – 1 5 1 000 020 x – 2 5 1

WP: Ledinsky, 4-1 (7IP, 5H, 1R, 1ER, 3BB, 5K). LP: Marszal, 3-2 (6IP, 5H, 2R, 2ER, 3BB, 4K). Top hitters: Cary-Grove – Vilardo 2-3 (RBI), Lee 1-2 (R). Jacobs – Murray 1`-3 (2B, RBI, R), Rizzuto 1-3 (RBI), Sargent 1-1 (R, SB).

ALDEN-HEBRON 7 CHRISTIAN LIBERTY ACADEMY 5 Alden-Hebron Christian

033 100 0 - 7 4 4 041 000 5 - 5 7 3

WP: Nelson 2-0 (7IP, 7H, 5R, 3ER, 3BB, 6K). LP: Pagan (2IP, 3H, 4R, 3ER, 4BB, K). Top hitters: ZonBergen 1-1 (RBI, R), Winter 1-3 (2R, BB, 2B), Ogle 1-3 (R, BB).

WOODSTOCK 6 WOODSTOCK NORTH 3 Woodstock Woodstock N.

031 020 0 - 6 11 2 200 001 0 - 3 5 0

WP: Buhrow (6IP, 4H, 3R, 3ER, 2BB, 6K). LP: Huntley (5IP, 8H, 6R, 6ER, BB, K). Top hitters: Woodstock - Butts 3-4 (R.), Ellegood 1-4 (2 RBI, 2B). Woodstock North - Zieman 2-3 (2R, 2B, RBI), Roemisch 1-3 (2B, RBI).

Lakes Prairie Ridge

PRAIRIE RIDGE 7, LAKES 6

110 000 0 - 2 5 0 000 000 0 - 0 4 3

WP: Baksha (7IP, 4H, 0R, 0ER, 0BB, 0K, HBP). LP: Koscielniak 1-2 (4.2IP, 4H, 2R, ER, 6BB, 8K). Top hitters: Marian - Crook 2-3. Aurora - Livingston 1-2 (BB, R).

HUNTLEY 15 ROCKFORD GUILFORD 0 (5 INN.) Huntley Rockford

000 142 0 - 7 11 0 000 001 1 - 2 5 0

WP: Ross 3-0 (7IP, 5H, 2R, 2ER, 0BB, 3K, HBP). LP: Lutze (4.2) 6H, 4$, 4ER, 2BB, 2K). Top hitters: Marian - Spoden 3-3 (2B, 2R, RBI), Ross 3-4 (HR, 4 RBI). Aurora Barrett 1-2.

McHENRY 6, CL SOUTH 5 CL South McHenry

000 130 1 - 5 9 3 031 200 x - 6 7 1

WP: Gehrke 3-1 (7IP, 9H, 5R, 5ER, 4BB, 4K). LP: Parquette (6IP, 7H, 6R, 4ER, 2BB, 2K). Top hitters: McHenry - Lykins 2-3 (2RBI), Mattson 1-2 (R, RBI). CL South Meitzler 3-4 (RBI), Oliver 1-3 (2 RBI).

HUNTLEY 10, DUNDEE-CROWN 5 Huntley D-C

GRAYSLAKE NORTH 10 HAMPSHIRE 7 Hampshire GL North

MARENGO 8 ROCKFORD CHRISTIAN 3 Marengo Rockford

001 210 4 - 8 4 0 100 020 0 - 3 6 0

WP: Vogel 2-0 (.2IP, 0H, 0R, 0ER, 0BB, 0K). Top hitters: Marengo - Wilmont 2-4 (2B, HR, 3 RBI, 2R), Vogel 1-2 (2 BB, RBI, R).

030 130 0 - 7 10 4 250 111 x - 10 9 4

WP: Alvarez 1-0 (4.2IP, 9H, 7R, 2ER, BB, 5K). LP: Dumoulin (4.1IP, 7H, 9R, 7ER, 3BB, 7K). Top hitters: Hampshire - Crater 4-4 (2R), Gogoel 2-4 (2RBI, 2B). GL North Russell 3-4, 2RBI, 2R).

CRYSTAL LAKE CENTRAL 4 WOODSTOCK NORTH 0 CL Central Woodstock N.

101 010 1 - 4 14 0 000 000 0 - 0 3 2

JACOBS 8, SYCAMORE 4 Sycamore Jacobs

210 100 0 - 4 6 2 001 404 x - 8 14 2

WP: Peters, 9-5 (7IP, 6H, 4R, 3ER, 1BB, 3K). Top hitters: Jacobs - Murray 2-3 (3B), Cotugno 2-3 (2B).

SYCAMORE 8, JACOBS 5 Sycamore Jacobs

440 000 0 - 8 7 1 000 040 1 - 5 7 3

LP: Lach, 0-2 (2IP, 6H, 8R, 8ER, 6BB, 1K). Top hitters: Jacobs - Murray 2-4 (2RBI), Spirling 1-2 (2B).

GIRLS SOCCER

101 332 0 - 1010 3 101 102 0 - 5 4 2

WP: Perkins 1-0 (5IP, 3H, 3R, ER, BB, 2K). LP: Lewan Top hitters: Huntley - Skonieczny 2-4 (2B), Cusumano 1-2 (HR, 3 RBI). DundeeCrown - Kissack 1-2 (RBI), Suwanski 1-3 (3B, R, RBI).

265 20 - 15 16 0 000 00 - 0 0 2

WP: Spannraft (5IP, 0H, 0R, 0ER, BB, 8K). LP: Ashley (5IP, 16H, 15R, 13ER, 2BB, 0K). Top hitters: Huntley - Koss 3-3 (3B, 2RBI, 4R), Peterson 3-3 (4R), Baczewski 2-3 (2B, 5RBI, SB).

MARIAN CENTRAL 7 AURORA CHRISTIAN 2 Marian Aurora

003 030 0 – 6 11 3 304 000 x – 0 9 2

WP: Emricson (3-0, IP, 11H, 6R, 4ER, 0BB, 5K). LP: Oiker Top hitters: Prairie Ridge – Didier 2-3 (2B, 2RBI), Drain 2-4 (B), Emricson 2-3 . Lakes – Mang 2-3.

AURORA CHRISTIAN 2 MARIAN CENTRAL 0 Aurora Marian

000 100 1 – 2 4 2 000 031 x – 4 9 1

WP: Stevens (10-2, 7IP, 4H, 2R, 1ER, 0BB, 12K). LP: Perdre (6IP, 9H, 4R, 3ER, 0BB, 2K). Top hitters: Prairie Ridge – Bowman 2-4, A. Doomis 2-3, Didier 1-3 (RBI). Lakes – Dinger 1-3 (2B).

Lakes Prairie Ridge

PRAIRIE RIDGE 1, CL SOUTH 0 CL South Prairie Ridge

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First half PR–Reitz Goalkeeper saves: Whitehouse (PR) 5.

PRAIRIE RIDGE 2, SOUTH ELGIN 0 South Elgin Prairie Ridge

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Second half PR–Fenton PR–Dooley (Bear) Goalkeeper saves: Lively (PR) 5.

CL CENTRAL 15, ANTIOCH 6 Antioch CL Central

010 410 0 - 6 6 2 033 513 x - 15 15 2

WP: Vanscoyoc, 2-0 (5IP, 5H, 5R, 5ER, 4BB, 4K). Top hitters: CL Central - Telmanik 5-5 (2 3Bs, 2B, 3RBI), Harold 2-4 (HR, 4RBI), Tegtmeier 3-4 (2B, 2RBI).

CL CENTRAL 11, ANTIOCH 10 Antioch CL Central

132 020 2 - 10 7 1 410 012 3 - 11 18 4

WP: MacAlpine, 1-0 (4IP, 4H, 4R, 4ER, 4BB, 5K). Top hitters: CL Central - Skrypek 3-4 (2R, RBI), Telmanik 2-4 (2B,, RBI), Harold 2-4 (2B, RBI).

SOFTBALL CARY-GROVE 2, CL SOUTH 1 Cary-Grove CL South

000 020 0 - 2 4 1 000 001 0 - 1 3 2

WP: Stanley, 3-1 (7IP, 3H, 1R, 0ER, 11K, 1BB). LP: Massie (7IP, 4H, 2R, 2ER, 5K, 1BB). Top hitters: Cary-Grove - Semro 1-2 (2B, RBI), Olson 1-2 (R), Adams 1-3 (2B). CL South - Massie 2-3 (RBI).

JOHNSBURG 3, GRANT 2 Johnsburg Grant

120 000 0 – 3 7 4 000 400 1 – 2 6 2

WP: Huemann 6-6 (7IP, 6H, 2R, 1ER, 0BB, 2K). LP: Moran (7IP, 7H, 3R, 3ER, 3BB, 9K).

CARY-GROVE 2, MCHENRY 1 C-G McH

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Second half CG - Sobieszcyk (Boyd) CG - Kalenda M - Morales

Freeport Tournament

JOHNSBURG 2 GRAYSLAKE NORTH 1 Grayslake North 0 Johnsburg 2 First half J - Pruitt (Weaver). J - Mayton.

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Goalkeeper saves: Johnsburg Calmeyer 9

TINLEY PARK 1, WOODSTOCK 0 0 0

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Goalkeeper saves: Woodstock Krueger 6, Tobias 5

HAMPSHIRE 5, WOODSTOCK 4 Woodstock Hampshire

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LIBERTYVILLE 2, WOODSTOCK 1 Woodstock Libertyville

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FIRST ROUND

(x-if necessary) (Best-of-7)

EASTERN CONFERENCE Bulls 3, Brooklyn 1 Saturday, April 20: Brooklyn 106, Bulls 89 Monday, April 22: Bulls 90, Brooklyn 82 Thursday, April 25: Bulls 79, Brooklyn 76 Saturday, April 27: Bulls 142, Brooklyn 134, 3OT Monday, April 29: Bulls at Brooklyn, 6 p.m. x-Thursday, May 2: Brooklyn at Bulls, TBA x-Saturday, May 4: Bulls at Brooklyn, TBA

BULLS 142, NETS 134 (3OT) BROOKLYN (134) Wallace 5-9 5-9 17, Evans 5-7 5-12 15, Lopez 9-20 7-9 26, Williams 11-25 5-7 32, Johnson 10-20 1-2 22, Blatche 5-7 3-3 13, Watson 3-8 3-3 9, Humphries 0-0 0-0 0, Stackhouse 0-0 0-0 0, Brooks 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 48-97 29-45 134. CHICAGO (142) Deng 7-19 1-1 15, Boozer 10-16 1-2 21, Noah 7-18 1-4 15, Hinrich 7-12 2-3 18, Butler 6-8 3-5 16, Mohammed 4-7 1-3 9, Robinson 14-23 3-3 34, Belinelli 0-1 4-4 4, Gibson 3-5 4-4 10. Totals 58-109 20-29 142. Brooklyn 26 29 29 27 10 6 7— 134 Chicago 25 33 18 35 10 6 15—142 3-Point Goals-Brooklyn 9-24 (Williams 5-11, Wallace 2-4, Lopez 1-1, Johnson 1-6, Watson 0-2), Chicago 6-19 (Robinson 3-7, Hinrich 2-4, Butler 1-2, Belinelli 0-1, Deng 0-5). Fouled Out-Evans, Wallace, Robinson, Gibson, Noah. Rebounds-Brooklyn 60 (Evans 13), Chicago 65 (Noah 13). Assists-Brooklyn 23 (Williams 10), Chicago 34 (Hinrich 14). Total Fouls-Brooklyn 27, Chicago 35. Technicals-Evans, Wallace, Watson, Boozer, Robinson, Chicago defensive three second, Chicago Bench. Miami 3, Milwaukee 0 Sunday, April 21: Miami 110, Milwaukee 87 Tuesday, April 23: Miami 98, Milwaukee 86 Thursday, April 25: Miami 104, Milwaukee 91 Sunday, April 28: Miami at Milwaukee, 2:30 p.m. x-Tuesday, April 30: Milwaukee at Miami, 6 or 7 p.m. x-Thursday, May 2: Miami at Milwaukee, TBA x-Saturday, May 4: Milwaukee at Miami, TBA New York 3, Boston 0 Saturday, April 20: New York 85, Boston 78 Tuesday, April 23: New York 87, Boston 71 Friday, April 26: New York 90, Boston 76 Sunday, April 28: New York at Boston, noon x-Wednesday, May 1: Boston at New York, TBA x-Friday, May 3: New York at Boston, TBA

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4x800 relay: 1. Rockford Christian 9:23.00; 7. Woodstock North 9:52.17 4x100 relay: 1. Sterling 43.87; 7. Woodstock North 46.49 3,200 meters: 1. Smith (Winn); 19. Delgado (WSN) 11:52.56 110 high hurdles: 1. Kraft (Polo) 15.66 100 meters: 1. Rude (Ster) 10:96 800 meters: 1. Keilback (Winn) 1:59.56; 8. Rodriguez (WSN) 2:09.54 4x200 relay: 1. Sterling 1:32.03; 7. Woodstock North 1:38.04 400 meters: 1. Sellers (Lena) 50.62; 6. Smith (WSN) 52.41 300 int. hurdles: 1. Bryce (Ful) 41.35; 10. Kupsik (WSN) 44.92 1,600 meters: 1. Monkemeyer (RKC) 4:46.88; 2. Long (WSN) 4:47.67 200 meters: 1. Roby (RFDL) 22.46 4x400 relay: 1. Sterling 3:31.66; 5. Woodstock North 3:39.69 Discus: 1. Nelson (RKFD) 186-8; 9. Haymond (WSN) 119-5½ High jump: 1. Adams (Ore) 6-0; 8. Kupsik (WSN) 5-8 Shot put: 1. Smith (Lena) 53-6 Triple jump: 1. Andreas (Eri) 43-6; 15. Kupsik 36-1½ Long jump: 1. Johnson (Eri) 21-10

Second half W - Shanholtz (Lopatin). Goalkeeper saves: Woodstock Krueger 10.

BOYS TRACK PALATINE RELAYS Team scores: 1. Barrington 122, 2. Fremd 112, 3. Palatine 89, 4. Bolingbrook 45, 5. Jacobs 55, 6. St. Ignatius 53, 7. Huntley 44, 8. Conant 39, 9. De La Salle 28, 10. Grayslake North 19, 11. Wheeling 11, 12. Prairie Ridge 14, 13. Buffalo Grove 8, 14. St. Viator 7, 15. Woodstock 5 Winners and local finishers 100 meters: 1. Miller (Ba) 11.50, 3. Walker (J) 11.63, 8. Dollar (H) 12.01 300 hurdles: 1. Dunham (SI) 39.29, 7. McClain (J) 41.90, 10. Bell (H) 42.43, 13. Koss (PR) 44.48, 15. Layoff (W) 46.12 200 meters: 1. Miller (B) 23.08, 2. Walker (J) 23.30 800 meters: 1. Matysek (J) 1:57.13, 5. Obecny (H) 1:58.96, 10. Martenson (PR) 2:07.67, 12. Tempin (W) 2:15.52 3200 meters: 1. Dale (CJ) 9:24.23, 5. Cowlin (PR) 9:55.33, 8. Beattie (W) 10:08.66, 9. Johnson (J) 10:10.06, 15. Thompson (H) 11:32.45 400 meters: 1. Shulga (GN) 49.14, 8. Schwartz (H) 52.06, 9. Crepeau (PR) 52.55, 13. Nava (J) 55.50, 14. Siebert (W) 57.64 Distance medley: 1. St. Ignatius 10:18.31, 6. Jacobs 10:55.29, 8. Huntley 11:05.11, 9. Woodstock 11:19.19, 12. Prairie Ridge 11:48.27 4x110 shuttle hurdles: 1. St. Ignatius 1:02.20, 5. Huntley 1:06.30, 9. Prairie Ridge 1:10.80 4x800 relay: 1. Palatine 8:08.65, 3. Jacobs (Johnson, Godinez, Goldby, Albrecht) 8:14.06, 8. Huntley (Obecny, Green, Bingham, Los) 8:31.75, 10. Woodstock (Bellavia, Meyer, Hafer, DeWane) 8:54.04, 12. Prairie Ridge (Martenson, Kazin, Kimball, Beg) 9:03.80 4x100 relay: 1. Fremd 43.49, 7. Jacobs (Gierlak, McLain, Mooney, Narvaez) 45.71, 8. Prairie Ridge (Crepeau, Anderson, Erickson, O’Brien) 45.71, 10. Huntley (Awwad, O’Donnell, Haayer, Ferrante) 46.71, 13. Woodstock (Martys, Garcia, Halilaj, Benjamin) 49.38 1600 meters: 1. Zambrano (P) 4:25.17, 3. Baran (J) 4:31.15, 4. Cowlin (PR) 4:35.06, 5. Marcuccelli (H) 4:37.23, 11. Primus (W) 4:59.70 4x200 relay: 1. De La Salle 1:31.34, 2. Huntley (Dollar, Schwartz, Boos, Walker) 1:31.37, 9. Jacobs (Gierlak, Mooney, Narvaez, Yonker) 1:36.05, 10. Prairie Ridge (Crepeau, Bruhnke, Anderson, Erickson) 1:37.78, 13. Woodstock (Martys, Garcia, Parsons, Benjamin) 1:40.00 4x400 relay: 1. Fremd 3:25.11, 6. Huntley (Smith, O’Donnell, Haayer, Krueger) 3:32.28, 9. Jacobs (Estell, Nerja, Matysek, Rogers) 3:35.53, 12. Woodstock (Benjamin, Martys, Layoff, Parsons) 3:43.10 High jump relay: 1. Barrington 17-8, 6. Huntley 16-6 Shot put relay: 1. Palatine 140-10½, 3. Huntley 130-3, 6. Woodstock 122-11, 9. Prairie Ridge 112-11, 10. Jacobs 110-6 Long jump relay: 1. Bolingbrook 59-1 3/4, 7. Woodstock 55-4¾, 10. Prairie Ridge 52-2¾, 11. Huntley 52-1¼ Pole vault relay: 1. Fremd 36-3, 4. Huntley 31-3, 5. Woodstock 27-9, 6. Prairie Ridge 27-3 Discus relay: 1. Huntley 420-6, 5. Woodstock 357-6, 7. Jacobs 319-3 Triple jump relay: 1. Palatine 122-7, 10. Jacobs 112-1, 11. Huntley 111-10¼, 13. Woodstock 108-2¼, 15. Prairie Ridge 103-9¾

Friday’s Late Result

CL CENTRAL INVITATIONAL Team scores: 1. Kaneland 140.5; 2. Crystal Lake Central 82; 3. Harlem 74; 4. Burlington Central 68; 5. McHenry 66; 6. Belvidere North 60; 7. Antioch 46.5; 8. Yorkville 40.5; 9. Vernon Hills 37; 10. South Elgin 27; 11. Prairie Ridge 21.5; 12. Dundee-Crown 21; t13. Carmel, Belvidere 8; 15. Round Lake 1 High jump: 1. Agnew (VH) 6-3; 3. Postal (McH) 6-1 Pole vault: 1. Richartz (McH) 13-9; 3. Ford (McH) 13-3 Shot put: 1. Kern (Har) 53-7½; 7. Vogt (McH) 44-10 Discus: 1. Taylor (Ant) 162-5; 4. Benning (PR) 144-9 Long jump: 1. Mosher (CLC) 22-0¼; 2. Partenheimer (McH) 20-6¾ Triple jump: 1. Kumerow (SE) 44-5¼; 6. Partenheimer (McH) 41-5 4x800 relay: 1. CL Central (Baker, Pitner, Amato, Talarico) 8:02.89; 3. McHenry 8:07.38 4x100 relay: 1. Harlem 43.76; 5. Dundee-Crown 45.21 3200 meters: 1. Menard (BN) 9:36.90; 4. McKay 10:00.00 110 hurdles: 1. Mosher (CLC) 10.89; 7. Crepeau (PR) 11.49 800 meters: 1. Carter (Kane) 1:58.20; 4. Amato (CLC) 2:02.07; 5. Quarterman (McH) 2:02.08 4x200 relay: 1. Kaneland 1:31.92; 3. CL Central 1:35.22; 4. Dundee-Crown 1:35.24 400 meters: 1. Chapman (Ant) 49.29; 6. O’Brien (PR) 52.89 300 hurdles: 1. Ege (BC) 40.11; 6. Senturk (CLC) 42.49; 7. Schmitt (McH) 42.54 1600 meters: 1. Baker (CLC) 4:16.21; 3. Reiser (McH) 4:19.03; 5. Cowlin (PR) 4:26.01 200 meters: 1. Chapman (Ant) 23.10; 4. Mosher (CLC) 23.31; 6. Crepeau (PR) 23.97 4x400 relay: 1. Kaneland 3:22.88; 4. CL Central 3:32.96; 5. McHenry 3:33.79

NORTHEASTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE MEET

SCHEDULE

at Rockford Christian Life

MONDAY Baseball: Harvard at Alden-Hebron, Burlington Central at Huntley, Marian Central at St. Francis, 4:30 p.m. Softball: Marian Central at Aurora Christian, Harvard at Alden-Hebron, CL South at Cary-Grove, CL Central at Woodstock, McHenry at Dundee-Crown, Grayslake Central at Hampshire, Prairie Ridge at Huntley, Johnsburg at Woodstock, 4:30 p.m. Boys track: Hampshire and Woodstock North at McHenry, Grayslake North and Cary-Grove at Huntley, Johnsburg at Prairie Ridge, CL Central and DundeeCrown at Woodstock, CL South and Grayslake Central at Jacobs, 4:30 p.m.; Faith Lutheran, Alden-Hebron, St. Edward at Marian Central Quadrangular, 4 p.m. Girls track: Prairie Ridge and Grayslake North at Woodstock North, Woodstock and Jacobs at Cary-Grove, Huntley and CL Central at Grayslake Central, CL South and McHenry at Dundee-Crown, Hampshire at Johnsburg, 4:30 p.m.; Faith Lutheran, Alden-Hebron, St. Edward at Marian Central Quadrangular, 4 p.m. Lacrosse: CL South at Bartlett, 5:30 p.m.; Cary-Grove at Lake Zurich, 6 p.m. Boys tennis: Grayslake North at Woodstock, St. Viator at Marian Central, Marengo at Huntley, 4:30 p.m.

Winners and A-H placers Discus: 1. Nelson (CL) 120-7.7, 3. McKay (A-H) 95-7, 9. Rajikowski 81-3 Shot put: 1. Moranz (IMSA) 40-8, 8. Rajikowski (A-H) 32-2¼, 11. Kracinski (A-H) 26-5 High jump: 1. Abdulahi (M) 6-00, 4. McKay (A-H) 5-6 Triple jump: 1. Johnson (A-H) 38-10 Long jump: 1. Abdulahi (M) 20-8, 2. Gricar (A-H) 19-9½, 3. McKay (A-H) 19-6 1/4 Pole vault: 1. Klemm (CL) 11-00 3200 relay: 1. Christian Life 9:18.50 400 relay: 1. Mooseheart 45.30, 2. Alden-Hebron (Gricar, Johnson, Gonzalez, Stephan) 47 3200 run: 1. Khat (M) 10:35.99 110 hurdles: 1. Feemolu (M) 16.14 100 dash: 1. Johnson (A-H) 10.98 800 run: 1. Khat (M) 2:05.85, 11. Gonzalez (A-H) 2:25.49, 12. Heaver (A-H) 2:39.07 800 relay: 1. Mooseheart 1:37.09 400 dash: 1. Wolf (HC) 54.47, 3. Gricar (A-H) 56.55, 6. Stephan (A-H) 59.61 300 hurdles: 1. Feemolu (M) 42.95 1600 run: 1. Khat (M) 4:57.59, 11. Gonzalez (A-H) 5:53.62 200 dash: 1. Mahoney (M) 23.03, 7. Heaver (A-H) 26.46 1600 relay: 1. Mooseheart 3:34.08

HOCKEY

x-Sunday, May 5: Boston at New York, TBA Indiana 2, Atlanta 1 Sunday, April 21: Indiana 107, Atlanta 90 Wednesday, April 24: Indiana 113, Atlanta 98 Saturday, April 27: Atlanta 90, Indiana 69 Monday, April 29: Indiana at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1: Atlanta at Indiana, TBA x-Friday, May 3: Indiana at Atlanta, TBA x-Sunday, May 5: Atlanta at Indiana, TBA WESTERN CONFERENCE Oklahoma City 2, Houston 0 Sunday, April 21: Oklahoma City 120, Houston 91 Wednesday, April 24: Oklahoma City 105, Houston 102 Saturday, April 27: Oklahoma City at Houston, 9:30 p.m. Monday, April 29: Oklahoma City at Houston, 9:30 p.m. x-Wednesday, May 1: Houston at Oklahoma City, 7 or 8:30 p.m. x-Friday, May 3: Oklahoma City at Houston, TBA x-Sunday, May 5: Houston at Oklahoma City, TBA San Antonio 3, L.A. Lakers 0 Sunday, April 21: San Antonio 91, L.A. Lakers 79 Wednesday, April 24: San Antonio 102, L.A. Lakers 91 Friday, April 26: San Antonio 120, L.A. Lakers 89 Sunday, April 28: San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, 7 p.m. x-Tuesday, April 30: L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, 7 or 8:30 p.m. x-Thursday, May 2: San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, TBA x-Saturday, May 4: L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, TBA Golden State 2, Denver 1 Saturday, April 20: Denver 97, Golden State 95 Tuesday, April 23: Golden State 131, Denver 117 Friday, April 26: Golden State 110, Denver 108 Sunday, April 28: Denver at Golden State, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 30: Golden State at Denver, 8 or 9 p.m. x-Thursday, May 2: Denver at Golden State, TBA x-Saturday, May 4: Golden State at Denver, TBA L.A. Clippers 2, Memphis 2 Saturday, April 20: L.A. Clippers 112, Memphia 91 Monday, April 22: L.A. Clippers 93, Memphis 91 Thursday, April 25: Memphis 94, L.A. Clippers 82 Saturday, April 27: Memphis 104, L.A. Clippers 83 Tuesday, April 30: Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Friday, May 3: L.A. Clippers at Memphis, TBA x-Sunday, May 5: Memphis at L.A. Clippers, TBA

NHL z-Blackhawks y-Anaheim y-Vancouver x-St. Louis x-Los Angeles x-San Jose x-Detroit x-Minnesota Columbus Phoenix Dallas Edmonton Calgary Nashville Colorado z-Pittsburgh x-Montreal y-Washington x-Boston x-Toronto x-N.Y. Rangers x-N.Y. Islanders x-Ottawa

WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L 48 36 7 47 30 11 47 26 14 48 29 17 47 26 16 47 25 15 48 24 16 48 26 19 48 24 17 47 20 18 48 22 22 47 18 22 48 19 25 48 16 23 48 16 25 EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L 48 36 12 48 29 14 48 27 18 47 28 13 48 26 17 48 26 18 48 24 17 47 24 17

Winnipeg Philadelphia New Jersey Buffalo Carolina Tampa Bay Florida

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OT Pts GF GA 5 77 155 102 6 66 137 113 7 59 125 114 2 60 129 115 5 57 130 116 7 57 122 113 8 56 124 115 3 55 122 127 7 9 4 7 4 9 7

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120 120 130 118 128 111 116

119 128 142 132 160 139 152

OT Pts GF GA 0 72 165 119 5 63 149 126 3 57 149 130 6 62 129 105 5 57 145 133 4 56 130 112 7 55 139 139 6 54 112 102

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128 133 112 125 128 148 112

144 141 129 143 160 150 171

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NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division z-clinched conference Saturday’s Games St. Louis 3, Blackhawks 1 N.Y. Rangers 4, New Jersey 0 Detroit 3, Dallas 0 Columbus 3, Nashville 1 Florida 5, Tampa Bay 3 Washington 3, Boston 2, OT Philadelphia 2, Ottawa 1 Montreal 4, Toronto 1 Minnesota 3, Colorado 1 Pittsburgh 8, Carolina 3 Phoenix at Anaheim, (n) Vancouver at Edmonton, (n) San Jose at Los Angeles, (n) Sunday’s Games Ottawa at Boston, 6 p.m.

BLUES 3, BLACKHAWKS 1 Chicago St. Louis

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First Period-1, St. Louis, Berglund 17 (McDonald, Tarasenko), 4:33. 2, St. Louis, Schwartz 6 (Backes, Russell), 17:24. PenaltiesShattenkirk, StL (roughing), 5:19; Brookbank, Chi (tripping), 18:11. Second Period-3, St. Louis, Schwartz 7 (Backes, Russell), 8:39. Penalties-Stanton, Chi (high-sticking), 10:39. Third Period-4, Chicago, Smith 1 (Morin, Hayes), 8:23. Penalties-Shattenkirk, StL (tripping), 9:09. Shots on Goal-Chicago 6-10-7-23. St. Louis 9-12-7-28. Power-play opportunities-Chicago 0 of 2; St. Louis 0 of 2.

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WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

at Brooklyn* 6 p.m. CSN, TNT AM-1000

Team scores: 1. Lena-Winslow 89; 2. Winnebago 81; 3. Sterling 72; 4. Oregon 69; 5. Rockford Christian 57; 6. Erie 55; 7. Rockford Lutheran 31; 8. Polo-Forreston co-op; 9. Fulton 22; 10. Woodstock North 15; 11. North Boone 12; 12. Hinckley-Big Rock 7; 13. Milledgeville 6; 14. Amboy 6; 15. Galena; 16. Chicago Holy Trinity 1.

Friday’s Results

BASKETBALL NBA PLAYOFFS

OREGON HAWK CLASSIC

Team scores: Mooseheart 173, 2. Christian Life 138, 3. Harvest Christian 65½, 4. Alden-Hebron 59, 5. IMSA 54, 6. Luther North 29½, 7. Westminster 9, 8. Christian Liberty 6

Goalkeeper saves: Cary-Grove Jones 3

Tinley Park Woodstock

Second half W - Lopatin (Thill) W - Lopatin (Mayber) W - Matheson Goalkeeper saves: Woodstock Tobias 9

PRAIRIE RIDGE 4, LAKES 2

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BROOKLYN*# TBD CSN AM-1000 Playoffs TBD

at Miami 12:10 p.m. CSN AM-720

SAN DIEGO 7:05 p.m. CSN+ AM-720

TAMPA BAY 1:10 p.m. WGN AM-670

SAN DIEGO 7:05 p.m. WCIU, MLBN AM-720

SAN DIEGO 7:05 p.m. CSN AM-720

SAN DIEGO 1:20 p.m. CSN AM-720

at Texas 7:05 p.m. CSN AM-670

at Texas 7:05 p.m. WCIU AM-670

at Texas 7:05 p.m. CSN AM-670

Next Game May 11 PHILADELPHIA * Playoff game, # if necessary

ON TAP TODAY Orleans, CBS 2 p.m.: LPGA, North Texas Shootout, inal round, at Irving, Texas, TGC

TV/Radio MLB BASEBALL Noon: Cubs at Miami, CSN, AM-720 Noon: Toronto at N.Y. Yankees, TBS 1 p.m.: Tampa Bay at White Sox, WGN, AM-670 7 p.m.: Atlanta at Detroit, ESPN

NHL HOCKEY 6 p.m.: Ottawa at Boston, NBCSN

AUTO RACING

NBA BASKETBALL Noon: Playoffs, irst round, Game 4, N.Y. Knicks at Boston, ABC 2:30 p.m.: Playoffs, irst round, Game 4, Miami at Milwaukee, ABC 6 p.m.: Playoffs, irst round, Game 4, San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, TNT 8:30 p.m.: Playoffs, irst round, Game 4, Denver at Golden State, TNT

1 p.m.: NHRA, Spring Nationals, at Baytown, Texas, ESPN2

COLLEGE BASEBALL 11 a.m.: Purdue at Michigan State, BTN 2 p.m.: South Carolina at LSU, ESPN

EQUESTRIAN 3 p.m.: Rolex Championships, at Lexington, Ky. (sameday tape), NBC

GOLF 8 a.m.: European PGA Tour, Ballantine’s Championship, inal round, at Seoul, South Korea (same-day tape), TGC Noon: Champions Tour, Legends of Golf, inal round, at Savannah, Ga., CBS Noon: PGA Tour, Zurich Classic, inal round, at New Orleans, TGC 2 p.m.: PGA Tour, Zurich Classic, inal round, at New

COLLEGE SOFTBALL 2 p.m.: Michigan at Nebraska, BTN

SOCCER 4 p.m.: Mexican Primera Division, Atlas at Puebla (sameday tape), ESPN2

BETTING ODDS

PREPS GIRLS TRACK PALATINE RELAYS Team scores: 1. Palatine 117; 2. Barrington 95; 3. Peoria 73; 4. Huntley 66½; 5. Fremd 57; 6. Wheeling 51; 7. McHenry 49; 8. Chicago 35; 9. Jacobs 31; 10. Prairie Ridge 20; 11. Conant 18; 12. Mundelein 12. 100 meters: 1. Steen-Yates (Peor) 12.88; 4. Schau (Hunt) 13.47; 5. D’angelo (McH) 13.60 300 meters hurdles: Detra (Peor) 43.29; 4. Luebke 48.46; 7. Marunde (McH) 49.33 200 meters: 1. Detra (Peor) 25.16; 5. Weber (PR) 27.20; 8. Wlasiiuk (McH) 28.35 800 meters: 1. Van Vlierberge (Jac) 2:13.67; 4. Opatrny (McH) 2:22.37; 6. Mitchell 2:25.81 3200 meters: 1. Simon 11:29.42; 3. Wagner (PR) 11:49.74; 6. Eubanks (Jac) 12:07.59 400 meters: 1. Detra (57.11; 2. Moore (Hunt) 58.41; 3. D’Angelo 58.82 Distance medley: Palatine 12:31.48; 3. Jacobs 12:50.70; 8. Prairie Ridge 14:00.02 4x100 shuttle hurdles: 1. Huntley 1:04.10; 2. McHenry 1:10.30; 9. Prairie Ridge 1:30.00 4x800 relay: 1. Lane 9:29.44; 2. Jacobs 9:36.77; 9. McHenry 10:22.64 4x100 relay: Wheeling 49.80; 5. Huntley 51.67; 8. McHenry 52.01 1600 meters: Cox (Pal) 5:13.12; 3. Opatrny (McH) 5:19.23; 8. Duda (PR) 5:49.73 4x200 relay: 1. Peoria 1:47.72; 4. Huntley 1:50.38; 7. Prairie Ridge 1:51.58 4x400 relay: 1. Barrington 4:04.40; 4. Huntley 4:09.55; 7. Jacobs 4:18.16 High jump: 1. Fremd 15-2; 2. Huntley 14-10; 5. McHenry 13-10 Shot put: 1. Palatine 98-5; 2. McHenry 96-2; 7. Prairie Ridge 84-3 Long jump: 1. Peoria 50-3¼; 5. Jacobs 45-5½; 8. Huntley 43-9½ Pole vault: 1. Huntley 19-6; 2. Prairie Ridge 17-0; 5. McHenry 16-0 Discus: 1. Wheeling 304-3; 3. McHenry 280-6; 4. Jacobs 272-11 Triple jump: 1. Palatine 101-¾; 2. Huntley 97-2¼; 6. Prairie Ridge 90-8½

BOYS TENNIS Lakes Invitational

JACOBS 7, WOODSTOCK 0 Singles No. 1: Panchapakesan (J) d. Ring, 6-0, 6-0

No. 2: Rowan (J) d. Ordonez, 6-1, 6-0 No. 3: Toomire (J) d. Cross, 7-6(3), 6-4 Doubles No. 1: Sidor/Ki. Bernardo (J) d. Umana/ Klinefelter, 6-0, 6-0 No. 2: Kr. Bernardo/Chong (J) d. Fischbach/Sutter, 6-0, 6-0 No. 3: Gaspari/Powell (J) d. Esparza/ Uidal, 6-1, 6-0 No. 4: Bieneman/Bujacz (J) d. Rodriguez/Garcia, 6-0, 6-0 Huntley Invitational

BATAVIA 4, HUNTLEY 1 Singles No. 1: Sterling (B) d. Smith, 6-0, 6-1 No. 2: Murat (B) d. Patil, 6-0, 6-0 Doubles No. 1: Lorden/Maris (B) d. Pilkerton/ McDaniel, 6-1, 6-0 No. 2: Boyle/Nelson (B) d. Fredrick/ Grabner, 7-6, 7-5 No. 3: Kambitsis/Maniar (H) d. Maenza/Carr, 6-2, 6-1

GLANTZ-CULVER LINE MLB LINE UNDERDOG National League at Miami -105 Cubs Philadelphia -110 at New York at Washington -115 Cincinnati at St. Louis -175 Pittsburgh at Los Angeles -180 Milwaukee San Francisco -115 at San Diego at Arizona -150 Colorado American League Tampa Bay -140 at White Sox at New York -110 Toronto at Boston -190 Houston Texas -130 at Minnesota at Kans. City (1) -125 Cleveland at Oakland -130 Baltimore at Seattle -110 Los Angeles at Kans. City (2) -125 Cleveland Interleague at Detroit -135 Atlanta FAVORITE

HUNTLEY 5, BELVIDERE 0 Singles No. 1: Smith (H) d. Morales, 6-1, 6-4 No. 2: Patil (H) d. Ferna, 6-2, 6-2 Doubles No. 1: Pilkerton/McDaniel (H) d. Euub/ Burneckis, 6-1, 7-5 No. 2: Fredrick/Grabner (H) d. Devaney/Pasillas, 6-1, 6-1 No. 3: Kambitsis/Maniar (H) d. Ramirez/Jenks, 6-2, 6-1

CL SOUTH INVITATIONAL Team Scores: 1. Boylan 23; 2. Schaumburg 15; 3. Marian Central 11; 4. Fremd 10; 5. CL South-Green 9; 6. Wheaton North 7; 7. Rolling Meadows 5; 8. CL South-Gold 2.

-105 +100 +105 +165 +170 +105 +140 +130 +100 +180 +120 +115 +120 +100 +115 +125

NBA Playoffs FAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG New York 2 (182) at Boston Miami 8½ (195½) at Milwaukee San Antonio 10 (189½) at L.A. Lakers Denver 1½ (212) at Gold. State

HUNTLEY 5, WARREN 0 Singles No. 1: Smith (H) d. Anant, 6-0, 6-1 No. 2: Zornow (H) d. Hagberg, 4-6, 6-2, 10-8 Doubles No. 1: Pilkerton/McDaniel (H) d. Usmani/Striepling, 6-1, 6-1 No. 2: Fredrick/Grabner (H) d. Hoeflinger/Manzoor, 6-1, 6-3 No. 3: Kambitsis/Maniar (H) d. Lalond/ Richter, 6-2, 6-3

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FAVORITE at Boston

NHL LINE UNDERDOG LINE -180 Ottawa +160

TRANSACTIONS PROS BASEBALL MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL — Suspended Pittsburgh LHP Jonathan Sanchez six games and fined him an undisclosed amount for hitting St. Louis 1B Allen Craig during Friday’s game. American League WHITE SOX — Sent LHP Leyson Septimo to Charlotte (IL) for a rehab assignment. NEW YORK YANKEES — Transferred SS Derek Jeter from the 15-day to the 60-day DL. National League CINCINNATI REDS — Placed LHP Manny Parra on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 24. Reinstated LHP Sean Marshall from the 15-day DL. FOOTBALL National Football League NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Traded RB Jeff Demps and a 2013 seventh-round draft pick to Tampa Bay for RB LaGarrette Blount. HOCKEY National Hockey League BUFFALO SABRES — Announced the retirement of F Jochen Hecht.

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“The theater and town share a rich history so it was vital to blend into the character of the town.” Chris Johnson, vice president of Classic Cinemas

‘The Triumph of Optimism’ for investors “The Triumph of Optimism” was the message of BSC Private Wealth Management’s Outlook 2013 – Spring Update Tuesday at the Crystal Lake Country Club. The luncheon event was sponsored by BSC PWM and the McHenry County Economic Development Corp. and featured John Chapman, managing partner, chief investment strategist, and John Sleeting, partner, fixed income strategist. “If you look back at many decades of history, optimism pays better,” Chapman said. “Optimism is the right general perspective. We overcome our problems, we move onward, we move upward. This has been our perspective over the past several years. “It’s not that we’re just optimists and pollyannish and naive about what’s happening in the world. It’s that we look at the data. And the data has told us again and again that things were improving, that things are healing, that our economy is cyclical, even after a big shock like we had in ‘08,” Chapman continued. “Markets will come back, the economy will eventually come back, and I suppose this first quarter, more than anything else, has been a validation of that.” Chapman said the economy has experienced 15 consecutive quarters of growth. “Everything indicates that growth will continue in 2013 and 2014,” Chapman said. “There are no signs at this point in time that a new recession is imminent in any sort of way. “We’re still firmly in the camp that says the economy is growing, albeit not as fast as we’d like to see,” Chapman said. “We still believe that 3 percent is possible this year, and I think it’s going to surprise a lot of people, just like the first quarter surprised a lot of people.” He said the recent plunge in gold prices does not represent “the beginning of the end.” “This represents to me a recoupling of gold to commodity prices,” Chapman said. “I would expect gold to come back to $900 or maybe a little bit less. I still think it has a place in a portfolio strategy,” he said. “I just don’t think there’s a strong case for gold at this juncture.” Among his conclusions, Chapman said, “We continue to favor equity over bonds,” and “we reiterate our expectation for the S&P to reach 1,700.” Chapman said that within equities, “we favor a dividend bias and U.S. mega-caps,” and within fixed income, “we favor municipal bounds over Treasuries.” “This has been one of the most volatile times, with some of the highest levels of uncertainty since the Great Depression, when it comes to the markets,” Steeling said. He urged investors to “focus on the academics, focus on the data, not get emotional or reactive.”

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LITH theater gets bar in lobby By BRETT ROWLAND browland@shawmedia.com

added screens without going the extra mile it would be an eyesore.

LAKE IN THE HILLS – The AMC Lake in the Hills 12 movie theater is getting a makeover that will add oversized luxury recliners and a bar. The upgrades are part of a renovation project that includes improvements to the theater’s lobby, concessions, auditoriums, and restrooms. Work has already started. “We’re bringing the comfort of the living room to the movie theater,” AMC spokesman Ryan Noonan said. “You want to be able to put your feet up when you’re watching a movie.” All theater seats are being replaced with recliners, which take up more space than traditional seats. The number of seats in each the facility’s 12 movie theaters will be reduced by more than half. Once completed, the complex will have 1,030 seats, down from 2,694, according to plans submitted to the village. “We’ve found that attendance goes up even though seat count decreases,” Noonan said. “Every seat is now the best seat.” AMC will implement a reserve seating system to allow patrons to buy tickets online and reserve seats without waiting in line. AMC hasn’t yet determined if ticket prices will increase after the renovation, Noonan said. An expanded concession stand will offer more food and beverage items. Among the additions is a Coca-Cola Freestyle machine. The selfserve drink station offers more than 100 different options, including favorite Coke products in a variety of flavors and some beverages that are exclusive to the machine. The Lake in the Hills complex, located at 311 N. Randall Road, will also be repainted and re-carpeted. A bar and lounge with tables will be added to the lobby. The Lake in the Hills Village Board recently approved a liquor license for the theater, which will allow AMC to add the full-service bar, called MacGuffins. The name is a nod to director Alfred Hitchcock, who coined the term “MacGuffin” to describe a common plot device used to drive action (such as the briefcase in “Pulp Fiction”).

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A behind-the-scenes sneak preview was held at Classic Cinemas to show the progress of the expansion in Woodstock.

Sneak preview Construction advances at Woodstock theater By BRETT ROWLAND browland@shawmedia.com WOODSTOCK – Visitors got a behind-thescenes look at the Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theater expansion last week. Guests got a chance Wednesday to tour the partially-completed facility and test out the more comfortable rocker seats that will fill auditoriums once the project is completed. Downers Grove-based Classic Cinemas is more than doubling the seating capacity of the historic theater as part of a $6 million expansion. The familyowned company plans to spend about $4.8 million on construction and more than $1 million on the latest theater equipment, including some 3D screens, said Classic Cinemas Vice President Chris Johnson. The existing theater has 421 seats. When finished, it will have eight auditoriums with 1,116 seats. Some of the auditoriums are much larger than others, which will allow the company to rotate films to different theaters based on popularity and extend the viewing period for some releases, said Woodstock Theater General Manager Mike Wozny. Movies are being shown

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Tivoli Enterprises President Willis Johnson inspects construction progress at Classic Cinemas in Woodstock. on two screens at the theater while construction continues. The first phase of the project should be completed by the end of June. Then movies will be shown on six screens as the second phase begins. The second phase includes renovating and restoring the original 85-year-old auditorium along with its domed ceiling. Preserving the original look and feel of the theater is an important part of the project.

An artist’s rendering of the Woodstock Theater. “The theater and town share a rich history so it was vital to blend into the character of the town,” Johnson said. “If we just

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10,000 turning 65 every day for the next 20 years It is estimated that 10,000 baby boomers will be turning 65 each day for the next 20 years and many of them will depend on their 401(k) asset for income. Between 2010 and 2011 alone, the number of 401(k) participants who are retired or separated from employment increased by 24 percent, while the number of active participants decreased by 2-3 percent. This means that individuals with varying degrees of investment knowledge must bear the responsibility for choosing investments that will either meet their retirement needs or fail to do so. What’s more, this shift is taking place amid an uncertain economic climate. Because of the volatile equity and fixed-income performances the past few years, successfully accumulating assets has become more of a challenge than ever. Generating sufficient retirement income on investments has become more difficult, as yield on treasuries fail to

keep up with inflation – a situation likely to persist for the near future, with the Federal Reserve’s pledge to keep interest rates low through 2013. Not so long ago, financial planners assumed you could safely draw down 4 percent of your nest egg in retirement each year. New studies are suggesting that 2 percent may be the new 4 percent, due to lack of performance and low rates. As the average lifespan increases, Americans will spend more time in retirement than any point in history. To further complicate the matter, retiring is more expensive than ever and at the same time, they will spend more on health-care expenses than ever. A typical retired couple would need to set aside $270,000 just for health-care expenses in order to have a 90 percent chance of affording projected medical expenses as they age. All the while inflation could threaten to erode savings and the prospect of diminished Social Security and Medicare benefits

LOCAL FINANCE Terry and Aaron Maryniw throws the entire how-much-to-save equation into uncertainty. As a result, some studies suggest that defined-contribution plan participants seeking to maintain their lifestyles in retirement will need as much as 120 percent of their final pay at retirement. This is well beyond the traditional income replacement target of 70-90 percent. Because of this, it is imperative that retirement savers and retirees make wise investment decisions in their retirement plans. Is there a possible solution overlooked? Exposure to global equities could potentially mean the difference between accumulating enough assets for retirement or falling short. Investments in global equities

8FACES & PLACES Whitehead promoted to Banking Center Manager

McDowall attends annual Capitol Conference

McHENRY – Steven L. Slack, president and CEO of Home State Bank, has announced the promotion of Meggan Whitehead to Banking Center Manager of the McHenry market. Whitehead Whitehead is responsible for the staffing, delivery of products and services and overall success of Home State’s two banking centers in McHenry. Whitehead has more than eight years of banking experience with the last two being employed at Home State. She is involved in the McHenry County market and recently joined the McHenry Chamber Annual Dinner Dance Committee.

Cindy McDowall with Coldwell Banker Honig Bell in Crystal Lake attended the Illinois Association of Realtors annual Capitol Conference in Springfield April 16 to discuss with state lawmakers issues affecting homeowners and the real estate industry. In addition to participating in briefings on important legislative and regulatory issues facing the industry, the 400 attendees visited personally with their lawmakers to discuss pending legislation on the Illinois Association of Realtors 2013 legislative agenda. Among the top priorities are protecting property owners and the industry against additional fees and restrictions. “A strong housing market plays a vital role in the state and local economies. The annual IAR Capitol Conference is an opportunity for Illinois Realtors to play a role in influencing legislation important to property owners and making sure their voices are heard,” McDowall said.

Dordan Manufacturing achieves ISO certification WOODSTOCK – In conjunction with its 50th anniversary, Dordan Manufacturing Company Inc. has achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification for design, manufacture, and distribution of thermoformed products. For third-generation familyowned and operated Dordan Manufacturing, this accomplishment marks the beginning of a new era of managing and improving standard operating procedures; now, a sophisticated and customer-centric methodology that isolates and eliminates problems before they develop allows Dordan to offer complete transparency throughout the entire production process, saving customers time and money. “I used to always say work hard today and tomorrow will take care of itself; now with ISO certification, we are already working hard for you tomorrow,” said company President Daniel Slavin. Dordan is a full-service package design and manufacturer of plastic thermoformed clamshells, blisters, trays and components. Visit www.Dordan. com for more information.

Legat Architects adds designer Blye to staff CRYSTAL LAKE – Legat Architects has added designer Steve Blye to its professional staff. Blye will serve a dual role: Associate director of health care, and senior design director. “Steve’s greatest assets are his ability to listen to clients, challenge their expectations and develop responsive environments,” said Legat Architects’ President/CEO Patrick Brosnan. “His style and approach are a natural fit for our design-focused teams. Steve brings amazing skill as a listener and graphic problem solver.” Blye’s national design experience includes many successful projects. Among regional health-care providers he has served are Adventist Health System, Advocate Health Care, Central DuPage Hospital, Edward Hospital, Silver Cross Hospital, Loyola University Health System and Northwest-

ern Memorial Hospital. This experience adds depth to Legat Architects’ legacy of responsive health-care environments. His portfolio also includes domestic and international mixed-use developments, hotels, commercial and retail facilities. Blye’s landmark designs in downtown Chicago include the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers and Prentice Women’s Hospital.

Jozwiak completes BioSignature training CRYSTAL LAKE – Janine Jozwiak, owner of Nature’s Balance Acupuncture, 820 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, has completed training in BioSignature and is now offering the method for attaining site-specific fat loss as part of her comprehensive health services. BioSignature brings together the best principles of naturopathy, functional medicine and exercise science to create a revolutionary new method for achieving fat loss, muscle gain and optimal health. It combines the best that Chinese, Ayurvedic and Western medical systems have to offer in order to promote a variety of positivehealth changes in the patient. “We will develop a plan for you based on your unique biological signature. This means faster results and fewer supplements than are necessary with the industry’s typically more random and haphazard approach,” Jozwiak said. For more information, call 815-788-8383 or visit www. naturesbalanceacupuncture. com.

and fixed income could help make the difference between generating sufficient income during retirement or not. However, these investments options are being largely ignored by participants in DC plans. Globalization could be the new era for DC plans. The problem is that these investment options are not available in plan lineups. Ninety-eight percent of DC plans include at least one global or international option, but this is probably not adequate. However, filling the international style boxes fund lineups with global investment offerings does not address the fundamental issue. The real problem is the participant does not understand the need for global exposure and in our opinion, some plan sponsors do not convey the growing importance of investing globally to these participants. Most participants do not understand the difference between an International Fund (exclusive of

domestic) or a Global Fund, which can include U.S. domestic equities. Advisers who interact with plan sponsors and participants can help shape their education and communicate the importance of a global perspective. In all, the goal is to help the sponsors and participants understand that more exposure to the entire world’s equity and fixed-income investments could make a significant difference in creating that best nest egg and making it last. Simply put, the world’s investment landscape has shifted and retirement plan savers and plan sponsors alike must understand the implications of this shift.

• Terry Maryniw and Aaron Maryniw are investment advisers with Maryniw Financial, 901 E. Oak St., Lake in the Hills. Email maryniw@maryniw.com, call 847658-9251 or visit www.maryniwfinancial.com.

Foundations benefit from Farmers Grow Communities HUNTLEY – The Huntley Area Public Library Friends Foundation and the McHenry County 4-H Youth Foundation will now be able to better serve the community thanks to the support of local farmer, Pamela Kampwerth, and America’s Farmers Grow Communities. Sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of Monsanto Company, Grow Communities provides farmers in eligible counties the chance to win a $2,500 donation for a local nonprofit organization of their choice. To further support counties declared natural disaster areas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture due to the drought this year, winning farmers in these counties are able to direct double donations, a total of $5,000. McHenry County was declared a disaster area by the USDA, giving Kampwerth the opportunity to choose two organizations to receive $2,500 donations. Kampwerth selected the Huntley Area Public Library Friends Foundation and the McHenry County 4-H Youth Foundation. The Huntley Area Public Library Friends Foundation will use the funds for summer and winter reading programs at the library. The McHenry County 4-H Youth Foundation will use the money to offer outstanding 4-H opportunities to encourage 4-H’ers to be helpful, engaged in their communities and leaders in building a better world. “I directed the donation to

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Posing with a $2,500 check to the Library Friends Foundation are (from left): Darrell Kampwerth; Janis Ruffino, vice president; Genevieve Hochwarter, president; Steve Bingham, Monsanto; Pamela Kampwerth; and Patrick McDonald, library director.

Posing with a $2,500 donation to the 4-H Youth Foundation are (from left): Darrell Kampwerth, Monsanto representative Steve Bingham, Paula Weidner, and Pamela Kampwerth. the Friends Foundation because I worked at the library for 10 years and the Friends Foundation helps raise money to support it,” Kampwerth said. “I directed the additional donation to the 4-H Youth Foundation because both my kids were in 4-H and it is valuable for teaching kids re-

sponsibility and leadership.” This year, the Monsanto Fund will invest nearly $6 million in rural America through Grow Communities, which includes double donations for counties impacted by the historic drought. In Illinois, $480,000 is being given across 96 counties.

Wells Fargo’s Murphy named VP - investments WOODSTOCK – Wells Fargo Advisors, a national brokerage firm based in St. Louis, recently announced that Mark V. Murphy, AAMS has been named as vice president – investments. Murphy is a financial advisor in the firm’s Woodstock office. A graduate of Loyola University, New Orleans, Murphy has been a financial advisor for 21 years. He joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2000.

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AptarGroup President and CEO Steve Hagge rings the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on April 23 in New York City.

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The Crystal Lake Public Library was recognized for being a 25-consecutive-year member of the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce. Pictured (from left) are: Penny Ramirez, head of Technical and Automation Services; Terri Reece, vice president of the Library Board; Cynthia Lopuszynski, head of Adult Services; Carol Heisler, library trustee; John Engebretson, president of the Library Board; Kathryn I. Martens, library director; Mike Splitt, chamber Ambassador; Gary Reece, chamber president; Bonnie Miller, chamber finance manager; Dawn Gilman, chair of chamber President’s Council; Lauren Rosenthal, head of Youth Services; Karen Migaldi, assistant library director; Don Peters. library trustee; and and Rick Schildgen, chamber Ambassador.

Stephen J. Hagge, president and CEO of AptarGroup Inc., was joined by three former CEOs – Ervin J. LeCoque, Carl A. Siebel and Peter Pfeiffer – at the New York Stock Exchange April 23 to ring the closing bell marking AptarGroup’s 20th anniversary as a public com-

pany. Also in attendance were, Robert Kuhn, executive vice president and CFO; Patrick Doherty, president, Aptar Beauty + Home; Eldon Schaffer, president, Aptar Food + Beverage; Olivier Fourment, president Aptar Pharma; Ursula Saint Léger, vice presi-

dent Human Resources Aptar; King Harris, chairman of the board; Leo Guthart, director; and Matthew DellaMaria, vice president Investor Relations. The first shares of Crystal Lake-based Aptar stock were traded on the NYSE on April 23, 1993.

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P/E ratio Abbott 36.46 11.11 AbbVie 45.84 13.70 AGL 43.24 18.72 Allstate 49.09 10.49 Apple 417.205 9.46 Aptar 55.39 23.27 AT&T 37.04 28.60 BankofMontreal 62.26 10.10 Baxter 69.49 16.79 CMEGroup 60.77 22.51 Coca-Cola 42.10 22.03 Comcast 41.37 18.14 Covidien 61.96 15.75 DeanFoods 18.96 22.20 DowChemical 33.42 47.74 Exelon 37.33 26.29 Exxon 88.00 9.07 Facebook 26.85 1,790.00 Ford 13.67 9.61 GM 30.50 10.45 Google 801.42 23.98 Hillshire 35.66 6.04 IBM 194.31 13.40 JPMorganChase 48.88 8.73 Kohl’s 48.28 11.58 Kraft 50.92 18.52 LiveNation 12.54 McDonald’s 100.89 18.71 Microsoft 31.79 16.40 Modine 9.06 MotoSolutions 56.80 19.19 OfficeMax 11.14 2.35 Pepsico 82.51 21.14 Pulte 21.35 39.54 Safeway 23.31 9.71 Sears 51.34 Snap-on 84.51 15.68 SouthwestAirlines 13.39 23.91 SUPERVALU 6.03 Target 70.52 15.60 UnitedContinental 31.14 Wal-Mart 79.04 15.75 Walgreen 49.27 21.91 WasteManagement 40.19 22.84 WintrustFinancial 35.66 14.54

• PREVIEW Continued from page D1 “Once the theater is complete it will look architecturally appropriate and we believe it will help invigorate the downtown,” Johnson said. The city of Woodstock has backed the project as a way to help revitalize the area around the Square. So far, the City Council has allocated $100,000 in tax increment financing funds for Main Street improvements associated with the project.

50-day 200-day 52-week avg. avg. range 35.59 33.25 28.46-37.55 40.71 38.35 33.33-46.32 41.98 40.51 36.59-43.92 48.83 43.86 32.42-50.56 431.59 505.66 385.10-705.07 56.07 51.78 45.19-57.69 37.26 35.32 32.45-39.00 62.14 61.43 50.95-64.79 70.40 67.22 48.98-72.85 60.94 56.90 49.54-63.63 40.55 38.24 35.58-42.96 41.15 38.71 28.09-42.61 66.58 61.02 50.25-68.83 18.24 17.36 11.66-19.28 31.96 31.43 27.45-35.14 34.64 32.14 28.40-39.82 88.86 89.11 77.13-93.67 26.63 26.16 17.55-45.00 13.13 12.31 8.82-14.30 28.54 27.17 18.72-30.80 805.29 744.27 556.52-844.00 34.33 30.34 24.31-35.90 208.71 199.54 181.85-215.90 48.68 45.46 30.83-51.00 47.33 47.20 41.35-55.25 50.89 47.31 42.00-52.51 12.15 10.19 8.01-13.01 100.04 93.05 83.31-103.70 28.63 27.94 26.26-32.84 9.12 8.17 5.50-9.63 62.41 57.55 44.49-64.72 11.61 10.19 4.10-14.92 79.06 73.09 65.68-84.32 19.71 18.60 7.63-21.97 25.60 20.17 14.73-28.42 50.02 49.49 38.40-68.77 82.23 79.36 56.88-85.88 12.87 10.94 8.00-13.61 4.86 3.53 1.68-6.20 68.34 63.68 54.68-70.99 30.71 25.04 17.45-32.95 75.73 72.30 58.27-79.50 46.38 39.62 28.53-50.35 38.34 35.18 30.82-40.98 36.50 36.93 31.67-39.81

“The expansion would not have gone forward without the assistance of the city of Woodstock,” Johnson said. The entire project should be done later this year, he said. Ticket prices could tick up at that time. “We have not finalized the amount but our policy is to always provide the best value around so whatever it is we are confident it will be very competitive,” Johnson said. Classic Cinemas, a division of Tivoli Enterprises Inc., operates 13 theaters with 100 screens in northern Illinois.

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Reports: Good profits, bad revenues By MATTHEW CRAFT AP Business Writer NEW YORK – Procter & Gamble had been on a tear. The company’s stock had climbed 22 percent since the start of the year as the maker of Tide detergent and Crest toothpaste turned in better profits for two quarters in a row. Last Thursday, P&G reported even higher earnings. And its stock immediately dropped 6 percent. What happened? Like so many other big companies reporting results recently, P&G hit its target for earnings but missed on revenue. Nearly halfway through the first-quarter earnings season, Corporate America is still reporting solid profits, with seven of every ten big companies hurdling over Wall Street’s expectations. Sales, however, are another story. Nearly the same proportion of big companies – six out of 10 – have fallen short of revenue targets, according to S&P Capital IQ. The tally so far looks grim: Revenue has shrunk 2.4 percent compared with last year. “The norm is becoming, beat your earnings, but miss on revenue,” says

Scott Freeze, president of Street One Financial. Two problems persist: Europe’s ongoing recession and slower economic growth in China. Because nearly half of revenue for Standard & Poor’s 500 companies comes from abroad, it would seem logical to think the problem is just overseas. But many companies with a U.S. focus have also reported disappointing revenue. Freeze says that revenue presents a more accurate picture of Corporate America’s health. “You can play with the earnings numbers and have them skewed,” he says. “But you can’t mess with the revenue numbers – they are what they are. If people are not coming in droves to buy your products, your revenue’s going to miss even if your earnings beat.” Aside from Apple’s falling profit and some other high-profile flops, the headline numbers for first-quarter earnings appear solid. So far, 271 companies in the S&P 500 have said earnings are up 5 percent over the year before. And 189 of them have cleared Wall Street’s estimates. Investors say that’s no surprise. They believe companies set the bar so low that

it’s easy to jump over it. The 3.6 percent earnings growth analysts expect to see after all the results are tallied works out to $26.36. That’s just $1 more than the same period last year. As one company after another turned in weak revenue results last week, analysts, investors and economists started raising concerns about the prospect for future profits. Some of the biggest names in Corporate America have disappointed, including Google, JP Morgan Chase and IBM, which posted its first drop in revenue in three years. In the past week, AT&T, Xerox and Safeway joined their ranks. Of the 22 corporate giants in the Dow Jones industrial average that have reported results, 15 have missed their revenue targets, according to the data provider FactSet. If the trend continues, experts say earnings estimates for the coming months will have to come down. Revenues drive profits. And if revenues start to sag, it’s going to be difficult for companies in the S&P 500 to have average earnings growth of 8 percent for the rest of the year, which is what analysts currently expect.

Becoming financially strong after divorce Dear Dave, My divorce will be final in a month, and I’ll have $100,000 when everything is over. I will also have $8,000 in credit card debt, and I’m currently unemployed. Do you have any suggestions to help me move forward?

– Meryl

Dear Meryl, The first thing I want you to do is raise your right hand and promise never to use credit cards again. Then, if you still have any of those awful things, I want you to cut them up and close out the accounts. The next step is for you to

DAVE SAYS Dave Ramsey find some kind of income, whether it’s a regular job or just something part-time to get money rolling in on a regular basis. Your credit card debt is a small part of your financial picture right now. I think I’d go ahead and pay off the cards. That way, you’ll be debt-free and still have $92,000 in the bank. But here’s the key. You have to live like that money doesn’t exist. Use just enough to get

yourself settled, and go make some money so you can eat and keep the lights on. A year from now, when you’re past some of this stuff emotionally and looking toward a new future, that money will still be sitting there. As long as you have this mentality, you’ll come through this mess stronger and in good financial shape. God bless you, Meryl!

– Dave • Follow Dave on Twitter at @ DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

of WOMEN distinction AWARDS LUNCHEON SAVE THE DATE Date: Time: Location: Tickets:

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 11:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Crystal Lake County Club $35

You are cordially invited to attend the Women of Distinction Awards luncheon on May 8, 2013. The Women of Distinction Award will be presented to Camille Caffarelli, Susan Dalton, Donna Frett, Susan Milford, Vicki Nielsen, Kelly Weaver and Catherine Williams. These seven women have been chosen as representative role models and leaders in their ﬁelds and communities. A welcome reception will provide networking opportunities that will precede lunch and the awards ceremony. The awards ceremony will honor Women of Distinction and provide honorees with an opportunity to share their stories.

Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon Reservation Order Form Complete, clip out and mail this registration form by Thursday, May 2, 2013 along with a check made payable to the McHenry County Magazine. Absolutely NO REFUNDS will be issued. Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Provided photo

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Recliners will be added to the AMC Lake in the Hills 12 theater as part of a renovation project. This photo shows the chairs at another AMC theater where renovation work has been completed.

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• BAR Continued from page D1 Those 21 and older will be able to purchase a drink at the bar and bring it into the theater. AMC, which has interests in 344 theaters in the United States, has rolled out the bar and lounge concept in 33 theaters, including Randhurst 12 in Mount Prospect and River East 21 in Chicago. Movie theaters have struggled with declining ticket sales for years. Chains have consolidated and shuttered underperforming theaters, according to a report from Moody’s Investors Service in January. “Despite an increase of about 6 percent in movie theater admissions last year, the overall trend is negative,” analyst Karen Berckmann said at the time. “Attendance

peaked at nearly 1.6 billion in 2002, helped by ‘Spider-Man,’ the year’s top-grossing film, but given the competition for consumers’ screen time, from texting to Netflix to web surfing, we do not expect a rebound to that level.” In recent years, more theaters have gone upscale by adding tricked-out reclining seats, gourmet food, and alcohol. The iPic Theater in South Barrington is an example of this trend. AMC has 11 DineIn Theaters that offer a movie theater restaurant experience. The AMC Lake in the Hills renovations are scheduled to be completed by mid-summer. Similar projects at other theaters have been well-received. “People love it – it gets them excited about coming back to the movie theater,” Noonan said. “We’re excited to be able to bring this to Lake in the Hills.”

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Sunday, April 28, 2013 • Page F3

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No. 0421

CROSSWORD FRONT FLIPS By Jonah Kagan / Edited by Will Shortz

Across

1 Solar panel spots, sometimes

51 Journey from the nest to the kitchen, say?

6 C o o l i d g e ’s v i c e president

53 “Arrested Development” character Fünke

11 H o l l y w o o d h r s .

14 Grammar concern

19 “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” composer Morricone

58 Had an appetite

70 Psychologist Jean known for his theory of cognitive development

28 Sunflower State capital 29 Starting stake

71 Laugh syllable

30 Bona fide

33 Sign that means “Do not disturb” 3 4 Tr y t o s e e w h a t you’re getting for Christmas?

38 Something a model should be in 39 Up, as an anchor 40 Piazza parts? 4 1 Wa y t o g o

42 What much can follow 43 Is in the works

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

74 Pitchers to publishers

76 Drink greedily?

81 Playground apparatus of the Apocalypse?

83 Game for players with steady hands

85 ___ deck (part of a cruise ship)

86 Plasma constituents 8 7 Vi b e

8 8 C o o l e r, t o L L C o o l J 89 Comes to

91 Be a lenient judge? 96 Hayride seats

97 Some tennis play

98 All that and ___ of chips

3 4 Tw o t h r e e s , f o r o n e

36 “It was,” in Latin 3 7 O . T. b o o k

7 Relatives of dune buggies, for short

4 9 Yo u m i g h t s e e o n e in an eclipse

4 8 Ye s _ _ _

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8 Something to connect to a TV

5 0 M a rg a r e t T h a t c h e r, e.g.

10 They’re shaken in kitchens

53 Supermodel Cheryl

1 4 A ff i l i a t e o f t h e A . F. L . - C . I . O .

15 1989 John Cusack romantic comedy

52 “Catch ya later!” 56 Police setup

57 Exams for would-be Natl. Merit Scholars 59 Family name in the O l d We s t

60 Undercover?

61 Some ’30s design

75 83

7 6 B o t h e r, w i t h “ a t ” 77 Under the table, maybe

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7 8 Wo r k t h e l a n d

82 Dipsos

8 3 Ti t l e f e l l o w i n a Beatles song

8 8 “ E w w, n o ! ”

8 9 Wa s m e n t i o n e d

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91 Set of software components packaged for release, briefly

96 Arctic Circle sights 97 Annual dinner

100 Excite, with “up” 101 Roman 1551

102 Wheat or corn 103 It might fill a kiddie pool

92 Moved like a caterpillar

84 Figure with arrows 87 Supposed

108

90 Lover of Cesario in “ Tw e l f t h N i g h t ”

7 9 “ W h a t ’s t h e b i g ___?”

80 Land on the Arctic C i r.

75 They’re not vets yet

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72 Like

106

69 Reflexes said to be contagious

100

6 6 To u g h

65 Amenable (to)

63 Commitment signifier

48 54

62 Good name for a car mechanic?

6 Got rid of the waist?

13 Hasbro brand

47 Increase

12 Actress Suzanne

105

11 S u p p o r t

4 6 “ Aw a k e i n t h e D a r k ” writer

4 Memorable romantic moment

44 Gather

28 31

43 Support provider

5 R e g a i n c l a r i t y, s a y

3 A lot of binary code

3 3 E a r- r e l a t e d

3 1 C a p t a i n ’s c o m m a n d

45 Puerto Rican city that shares its name with an explorer

9 U . S . a l i e n ’s s u b j .

41 No. between 0 and 4

1 L i b r a r i a n ’s u rg i n g

38 Pert

2 “When I was young …”

73 Prefix with -plasm

27 Series

3 5 S i t e o f C y c l o p s ’s smithy

Down

6 20

32 Stupefies

11 6 L i k e s o m e b l o o d and articles

25 Sub ___

11 5 O n e o f t h e E p h r o n s

68 Accidentally reveal

22 ___ culpa

11 4 P a r t o f a r e a c t o r

6 7 To r t u r e

18 Gravelly ridge

11 3 Wo l f g a n g P u c k restaurant

64 Hidden drug habit, maybe?

2 6 P a t i s s e r i e o ff e r i n g s

105 Maligned merchandise?

11 2 “ Vi c t o r y i s y o u r s ”

6 0 Ta k e i n o r t a k e o n

2 4 Ta m m a n y H a l l corruption, e.g.?

101 It might be right under your nose

17 “___ the Dinosaur” (pioneering cartoon short)

111 A c t o r H i r s c h o f “Speed Racer”

56 Cactus features

23 Biting

1 0 0 L i f e g u a r d ’s a c t

11 0 L o v e r o f L a n c e l o t

55 Itty-bitty battery

21 Neighboring bunkers?

16 Like some noise music

109 Cartoon boy with an antenna on his cap

54 “Harry Potter” librarian Pince

20 Dramatic response t o “ W h o ’s t h e r e ? ”

31 Poetic pause

9 9 To p Q a t a r i

45 Academy for criminals?

104 Carefully saw?

93 Possible flu symptom

106 Rex of the jungle

1 0 7 K i p l i n g ’s “ F o l l o w Me ___”

94 Possible flu symptom

95 “Conan” channel

108 It can be refined

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HOROSCOPE

TODAY - There are strong indications that you will form a powerful alliance in the year ahead that could prove to be helpful to your career. The value of this partnership will depend on your ability to keep it confidential. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- There’s a chance that you could be domineering in a one-on-one relationship, which would be counterproductive. Use charm to get what you want. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It’s nice to be helpful, but don’t take on so many burdens that it makes you ineffective. When you’re

bogged down and can’t function, you won’t do anybody any good. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Stick to the plan of a social engagement, instead of trying to make a last-minute change. Your alterations won’t add anything of value. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you’re not careful, you could easily yield to peer pressure and agree to do something that does not serve your best interest. Be firm and stand your ground. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Just because someone is a colorful talker doesn’t

mean that he or she is a knowledgeable one. Don’t be mesmerized by the flash and totally overlook substance. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- The need for instant gratification could cause you to spend your money foolishly. Wait until you find the perfect buy instead of snapping up the first offer you come across. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- If you make an impulsive commitment or promise, there’s a good chance you’ll end up regretting it. Be very careful on what or to whom you pledge your word.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- If a friend or associate is raring to go, you might be a bit too retiring for him or her. Instead of seeking solitude, get out and try to have fun. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You’ll be eager to hang out with people, yet you might not enjoy being in a large gathering full of new faces. Stick to your familiar inner circle. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- There is nothing wrong with being a little competitive, provided it’s for a reasonable, constructive purpose. Today, however, your urge to win

might come from a negative source. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You’ll be susceptible to high-risk proposals that promise something for nothing. Look at all “too good to be true” deals with a gimlet eye. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You’ll enjoy conversational exchanges as long as they’re not centered on personal or weighty subjects. Don’t allow yourself to get drawn into emotional repartee.

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815-455-2877

CHINA - Homer Laughlin Georgian Eggshell pattern china. Made in USA in 1940's. Service for 8 plus extra replacement pieces and 7 serving pieces. Photos emailed upon request. $150. Cash only. Call Dolores @ 815-219-0204. Collector's Plate-John Wayne 1st edition by Endre Szabo, 1976. Two John Wayne DVD sets, sealed. Two large, John Wayne, unused postcards. $30. turquoisesilver@hotmail MINI-SCREEN DOOR - "HOME SWEET HOME", handcrafted decor, very unique and one of a kind wooden antiqued screen door plaque brings the outdoors inside!!! Measurements: 17 tall x 8 wide. $15. 815-477-9023

NORMAN ROCKWELL'S MAIN STREET 7 pc COLLECTION Rockwell Studio (1989), The Town Office (1989), The Bank (1990), The Red Lion Inn (1991), Antique Shop (1993), The Library (1993), Country Store (1993). FIRST $140 takes all or obo 224-420-1414 MAC Pabst Blue Ribbon Collection Many unique items. $120 obo. Call 815-356-5826

DIAPERS ~ 100% COTTON New in package, flat 27”x27”. $8/dozen, pre-fold, 14”x20”. $9/dozen. 630-721-0068 Double Stroller like new conditon $50 815-742-1631 High Chair $10 815-742-1631 MONKEY SHOWER CURTAIN - Fun monkey and other colorful zoo animals shower curtain measures 70 x 70, includes adorable resin monkey hooks. NEW. $15. 815-477-9023 Pack & Play - Graco $30. High Chair – Fischer Price Space Saucer $25. Smoke Free House - Like New Condition 815-236-6051 9am-5pm Stroller with a canopy, collapsible $7 Call: 815-385-7440 Toddlers Bed, White Good Condition, $50. 815-742-1631

Bicycle: Men's Giant Suede DX BICYCLE, (2011) Size Large. $250.00 (815) 560-1527 Mens Next 18 speed comfort bike with Shimano shifting and front shock suspension. Gel comfort seat. Bought last year. Excellent condition. $100/obo 815-451-4431 after 9am.

CAMERA - Nikon Coolpix 10.0mp Camera. (manual, Charger, Cords). $30. 847-421-0818 CAMERA - Sony Cybershot 12.1mp Camera (manual, charger, cables). Like new. $55. 847-421-0818 Computer Battery Back-up. 600 watts. $75. 630-624-8250

Do you have a Laptop to Donate? 262-723-1746

DVD/CD PLAYER

Sony – 5 Disc $30 815-459-4586 EARTEC Simultalk 24G full duplex 4 station setup with 4 cyber headsets $275 rideds@gmail.com 815-355-3804 Flat Screen Monitor. LG, 17" Screen, like new condition, $25.00. 815-353-6412

Oak, 48”, white marble top, 41” oakk medicine cabinet, $50/ea. 815-991-5721 Afte 6pm Bathroom Vanity ~ Brand new 60” counter top, neutral. $75/firm. 815-322-3948 Black Plastic Poly Pipe 1 1/4” in diameter, in coils 100ft or longer $.35 ft can be used for drainage, water, electric. Call 815-459-1015 CLAWFOOT BATHTUB ~ ANTIQUE Good condition, $125.00. 815-943-6937 Light Fixture Beautiful, contemporary for kitchen or dining room, exc cond. $30. 847-829-4546 Spindles: wrought iron, basket and twisted 1/2” x41” black powder coat, w/boots, square and angled for 15 ft. of railing $300 815-315-3047

ASPHALT ROLLER 1-1/4 Ton and Trailer, both redone, parts and paint, $2800. 815-382-4009

Crystal Lake Union Cemetery 2 plots. $800/ea. OBO 505-712-3450

ARMOIRE STYLE BOOKCASE $200 OBO Solid Oak bookcase / hutch with a lower cabinet, drawer, glass doors and shelves. See photo at NWHERALD online classified. Larry 847-516-0346 BED - Full size, white bed with both box spring and mattress. $150/obo 815-670-2829 BED FRAME - Full size bed frame. $30. 847-639-2685

Magnabox, works good, $30. 815-653-9698

TV - 27” Panasonic

Works good, $20. 847-658-3269 TV – LCD, Sanyo Model CLT1554. 15" Screen, Great for Kitchen $60, 815-276-1668 after 4 TV TOSHIBA 20” DVD/VCR combo, excellent working condition! $125 847-829-4546 TV: 50” RCA HD works great $275 815-923-2909

Bo-Flex. $150. 815-301-7168 Rebounder Mini Trampoline. Instrutions, CDs incl. Used once, like new! $99. 815-344-3354 TREADMILL - Precor 9.27 treadmill for sale. Excellent condition. $1500. 847-639-2685 Weider platinum 600 workout machine. good shape runs great $150/obo. 815-566-1155 Weidner Master Trainer Exercise Machine In good shape. $100 847-302-7009

Big Round Bale Feeder (2) $100/each Auxiliary Gas Tank for pick up truck $100 Grain Auger $125 Feed Storage Cart $75 Barn Scale $100 815-943-3134

Hay Wagon John Deere $1000 815-943-3134 Snowblower: 3 Stage 7 ft New Idea Snowblower works well, must sell $400 815-560-1760 Tractor: John Deere 3020 gas power shift tractor, new rear rubber front like new, runs great $6500 815-560-1760 Water Trough for sale. 100 gallon capacity. Excellent Condition. No leaks. $60. 847-639-2685 Wide Front for Farmal M , 400 & 450 excellent shape w/hubs, rims, and tires, no weld or cracks $550/OBO must sell 815-560-1760

MARSHMALLOWS - ONE LOT OF 80 CASES KRAFT MARSHMALLOWS! $5 each case, which has 18-ten ounce bags. Best use by 5/7/13. They stay soft and good long after this date, though. Text or call Katy 815-409-9261

ANTIQUE DRY SINK - Charming shabby chic painted wood antique dry sink with attached adjustable mirror and white enamel metal bowl. 25-3/4" wide, 21-1/2" deep & 29" high. 2 attached wood towel racks on each side for a total width of 33". White enamel bowl 15" diameter, 6" deep. Bottom shelf 6" from floor. Top section with mirror is 20-1/2" high & 25-3/4" wide & has 2 drawers, each 6" wide & 2-3/4" high. $400. 815-236-1747

WINE RACK Metal with glass top. Holds 21 wine bottles, 36”x16”, $95. 847-829-4546 Wood bunk bed set with desk, quality set! $200 815-301-7168

CART - Vintage style solid oak tea/wine cart with removable serving tray. Stained glass inset, brass accents. Two drop down sides for extra serving space on top. Perfect condition. $200. 815-356-5958

HAY – Large & Small Squares. Alfalfa/Grass Mix. STRAW – Small Squares. 815-979-0654

COFFEE & SIDE TABLES

Glass and brass, oval, $75, $125/both. SOFA TALBE, Smoked Glass, $50 815-385-4353 COFFEE TABLE - UNIQUE Lobster cage design with glass top. Excellent condition. Purchased new $500. Will sell for $50. Call 815-344-2734 COMPUTER DESK – White w/Aluminum Legs 46x30” Rounded w/Side Folding Table 24” Diameter $15 847-658-4608 Dbl/Full memory foam mattress and frame, used 6 mos, excellent condition, $200, 847-516-4727

Desk Set - 2 Piece

Wood, 20x66x29H, 36x72x29H. $80. 847-476-6771

DESK ~ NATURAL WOOD

Printer ~ Digital Photo Sony DPPEX50. Prints wonderful pictures, $55/obo. 847-829-4546

Sony, model STR-D911 with remoted, $75. a815-578-0212

Wicker Set – White in exc. cond. 3 cushion sofa, coffee table with glass top, end table & Chair. Paid $2100. Asking. $500 obo. 815-861-0566

All Purpose Saddle Wintec Wide, black, 16.5” seat with Cair panels. Adj gullet. Like new! $350. 815-693-0542

DESK ~ SOLID WOOD

SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER

TV STAND/PLANT STAND Oak, 37”Hx15”Wx12”D. Excellent cond $85. 847-829-4546

BUNK BEDS

L-shape with top hutch. 65”Wx66”T with hutch, 77”L. Excellent condition! $299. 815-219-8483

SPEAKERS - One pair of JBL 4800 speakers. 34"H X 13"W X 11.5"D. Lt colored wood finish. $60 for pair. 815-459-1099

SOFA SLEEPER. Red with Gold leaf pattern: beautiful! Great condition. $100. Text or call Katy. 815-409-9261 TABLE SET - 3 piece solid oak contemporary table set, coffee and 2 end tables. $100 Oak TV stereo stand. $100. 847-347-1462

Solid walnut, sturdy for active children, optional matching desk and hutch, $100. 815-455-4425 aft 4pm

GARMIN GPS 660 Like new Blue tooth All items in original box $80.00 or best offer 815 347-9976

ROOSTER - 1 & HENS - 3 free. Good layers. 815-566-1155

BATHROOM VANITY

ARMOIRE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER $250 OBO. Solid oak armoire style entertainment center by Cappacio Brothers. 72hx36wx21d. See pictures on NWHERALD online classified. Larry 847-516-0346

China Cabinet. Solid medium dark wood. $300 847-890-1381

TV - 21”

BABY ITEMS - 3 car seats, used for only 1 child 1 Fisher Price toddler over 40 lb 1 Fisher Price toddler 20-40 lb or infant to 20 lb and 1 Gerry infant car seat. Also have Gerry umbrella stroller and Graco walker All items in storage for 15 years All free. Call 815-363-7285

ANTIQUE OAK CHAIR - 36" high at back & seat 16-1/2" wide. 2 curved accent braces as shown. Chair is in excellent condition and is very sturdy. $52. 815-236-1747

With 6 drawers, good condition! $75.00. 847-428-3294 10a-8p DINETTE SET - Laminate butcher block & chrome dinette set. 48" table with 12" leaf. 6 fabric chairs. Photos emailed upon request. $50. Cash only. Call Dolores @ 815-219-0204 Dining Room Set. Oak. 7 pcs. Large leaf. 2 pedestal. Excellent cont. $400 FIRM. 815-477-4667 Dining Room Set: solid hardwood, 2 leaves & custom table pads, 6 chairs, hutch, server, excellent condition $595/OBO 815-337-5699 Dining Room Table & Chairs. Traditional. $350. 847-890-1381 Double Bed Frame Antique, Dark Oak. 1900's curved foot board. $100. 815-861-0566

DRESSER ~ SOLID WOOD

French Provincial, 6 drawers, white and gold, good condition. $50. 847-428-3294 Entertainment Center – Capaccio – Oak – 56”Hx56”Wx21”D – Hidden Doors – Leaded Glass Door w/Pull Out Shelf – Extra Storage Below New $800/Asking $199obo 847-658-3772 Algonquin Entertainment Center. Solid oak, convert to wine cabinet. Pictures available. $200. 815-354-2462 FRENCH COUNTRY BISTRO CHAIRS - Cute set of 2 hand painted country blue chairs with french country fabric seats, including a matching pillow. Excellent condition. $75. 815-477-9023 HIGH CHAIR - Antique Pine Child's. 39" high 17" wide with removable metal tray. Tray arm lifts. McHenry $125. 815-236-1747

LEATHER COUCH

Carmel colored, seats 3, 6 cushions, matching hassock. $300. 847-602-1230 10a-7p Office Chair Like new condition $50 815-742-1631 Office Filing Cabinet, 4 drawer steel vertical filing cabinet, letter size, 15" x 18" x 49", built in lock secures top 2 drawers, 2 keys included, tan in color, excellent condition, $75, call 847-804-5484.

Jumping Saddle

Kieffer Munchen, med tree. Brown, 16” seat, $200. 815-693-0542

Bed Pillow. Light Blue. Velour. $12. 630-624-8250 BULLETIN BOARD WITH CUBBIES Corkboard measures 23 H x 15 W with 3 cubbies 5 W x 3.5 D, 4 antiqued hooks to hold keys, leashes, caps, etc., quality made, framed in satin black, like new condition. $35. 815-477-9023 CHINA - Homer Laughlin Georgian Eggshell pattern china. Made in USA in 1940's. Service for 8 plus extra replacement pieces and 7 serving pieces. Photos emailed upon request. $150. Cash only. Call Dolores @ 815-219-0204. Cubicles/drawers white laminate, seven. $20 best. Great for organizing closet or whatever. Get it off the floor! Call 815-814-8138. Dehumidifier. Maytag. Good condition. $50. 815-209-5665 George Foreman Rotisserie. Never used. $20. 847-829-4546 ICE CRUSHER Portable Electric Use on counter for drinks or fancy food. Works good, $20. 815-455-3555 Vase-Czech Republic. Clear crystal, "Regent" flair style, 14” high. Pair clear crystal candlestick holders. Austria, 3 1/2" inches high. Both items new/old. $40. Island Lake. turquoisesilver@hotmail.com WOOD WINE RACKS Each rack holds 48 bottles of wine. Like New. 2 racks, each $60. 847-516-3425

Garden Tractor: Poulan 20HP garden tractor, Kohler engine, small oil leak, runs fine, 42” deck hydro trans., owner's manuals, $395 815-354-6963 Horse Manure - Take a lot or a little. U haul. will load. FREE Harvard 815-566-1155 or 815-391-0550

KURT'S LAWN SERVICE Weekly Mowing, Power Raking Cary/Crystal Lk. 847-639-6619 Lawn & Garden Tractor. John Deere GT235. 18HP, V-Twin. Cruise control. 48” convertible mower deck & plow blade, rear weights, chains, removable winter shield. $1550. 815-219-8252 LAWN MOWER - Craftsman 21" Push Mower. Like new. Black Color. $145. Huntley 847-669-1806 Lawn Mower: self propelled, NEW, Yard Man, electric start $275 815-943-4697 LAWN TRACTOR – MTD. 15.5HP 42" Cut. Very Good Condition. $400 firm. 815-344-3073

PATIO SET

V & V Lawn Care 815-814-8542 Lawn Maint, Gravel Clean-up from Plows, Mowing, Garden Tilling, Reasonable Rates. Free Estimates.

Tanning Half Bed, on rollers, 9 lamps, Sunquest 2000S. Wolff system, $150. Call: 815-385-4353

WOODEN ROCKER GLIDER - Handcrafted double seat glider bench. Great for the patio, porch or among flowering plants in your garden. Handpainted a chippy grey for that cottage setting. Built and designed to last. $225. 815-477-9023

Kenmore Progressive with all attachments, works great! $100 815-385-8271 Hot & Cool, $15. 815-404-9765

Yard Man Lawn Mower 6.5HP 21" Cut Can mulch or bag. Very good condition. $50 / obo. 815-344-3073

5-1/8” Jointer-Planer, excellent condition with stand if needed. $175 815-568-6364 Aft 4pm

4 Piece Tool Shop

18 volt, $60. 224-523-1569

ANGLE PLATES (4)

.0001 Interapid Dial Indicator, 14” tall surface gauge and 12”x18” blk grante surface plate. $325/all. 847-658-3269

BRUSH HOG

3 point - Farm Star. $450. obo. 847-875-6739 Chain Saw. 16” Electric. $50 815-209-5665 Compressor. Bostitch. Air hose & nail gun. In case. $100 815-209-5665

DRILL PRESS

½” chock, 1/4HP, variable speed. $75. Call aft 4pm 815-653-9698 Grinder. Craftsman. 75 Special edition. Table & light. $65. 815-209-5665 Hydraulic Engine Jack on wheels $100 847-302-7009 Machinist Tool Box w/tools misc. squares, dial gages, adj parallels 2 verniercal, etc. all like new w/cases, telescope, gages, pin punches, etc. $250 815-385-3854

NAIL GUN

Tool shop, coil roofing nailer, works great! $75. 815-575-7153 9am – 6pm RADIAL ARM SAW – Craftsman, has many attachments includes a full router set perfect condition. $175 or best offer. 847-293-5812 Radial Arm Saw – Craftsman 10” Model #113 $77 847-639-6447. Shop Vac. Wet & Dry. 2.5 gal. $15 630-624-8250 TABLE SAW, 10 inch, Atlas S10ES, cast iron w/ base, heavy duty! $55. Call 9:30a-6p, 847-639-6447.

Motorized Scooter Jazzy Select Traveller Series. Good cond! Pd $3,500 New batteries last mo. $350 firm. Call 630-745-9607 after 1pm

WHEEL CHAIR

Heavy duty with 2 new batteries, foot rest, $400. Call Aft 4pm 815-653-9698

Wheel Chair ~ New in Box

Adorable Puppies All puppies come with * Health Warranty * Free Vet Visit * Free Training DVD * Financing Available

C5 Carbon Fiber Air Bridge and Reducer - Does not have the sensor hole on side of duct. Very good condition with two minor scratches on the underneath, not be visible when installed. Carbon fiber duct, reducer and clamp included. See the pictures. This item has the raised C5 Logo. 815-455-0974 CAST IRON WALL HOOK - Fleur De Lis chippy ivory white wall rack distressed to bring out the ornate details has 5 hooks. Measures 16.5" long x 5.5" tall, an elegant way to stay tidy & organized. $25. 815-477-9023 Coach Purses & Wallets $50 PRICED TO SELL! 847-736-3127 andyjill@sbcglobal.net

GLOVES ~ LATEX

With Aloe Organic, case of 1000. $55 815-578-0212 GREETING CARDS Box of 200. $50. 815-477-2772 Handicap shower chair & comode new $75/both 815-315-3047

Weck/Juice Jars, ½ and 1 liter. And, ½ liter Tulip Jars, Lantern Jars with lids, 6 ou and 26 ou. Between $5 and $20. 815-578-4557

Kerosene Heater

Corona 13,000 BTU + 5 gallon gas can, $26. 815-653-9698 Luggage Set Top Brand and cond. American Tourister. Not canvas sides, 2 pieces 7x24”, 7x20”, $40. 815-455-3555 Record collection. 78 LP records. 800 total. Old and new. Make offer 847-515-8012 Cash only.

Round oak coffee table and (1) round end table, $80/both. 815-301-7168

SOFA & LOVESEAT

Can the person who adopted Vanessa the cat from AOS in late 2012 please call: 815-385-9878

Complete Starter Fish Tank all accessories included, $25. 815-404-9765

DOG CRATE - Petmate plastic XLarge dog crate approximately 38"L x 30"H x 24" W excellent condition Retails for around $100, Asking $65. 815-568-0671 Guinea Pig: Male, FREE to good home 815-861-7338 Kitties for sale: beautiful, all types of colors, 1 for $15 or 2 for $25 please call Virginia 224-235-8295

21X36x27, 2 doors, lexan top. Very nice, $50. 815-459-7485

Sofa & Loveseat: Nicoletti Italian cream, leather, great condition. Call for pictures. $995 OBO 847-669-0392

Step Ladder: 27” 2 steps w/tray, folds flat, sturdy mint condition, $25 815-459-7485 Storage Shed: Rubbermaid 74”H 65”D 63”W Easy to assemble & disassemble $325 847-658-6293 Sump Pump – Ridgid ½ hp – New In Box – Never Opened $125 847-659-8281or 847-366-7305 Daytime Hours

SOFA SLEEPER WITH SLIGHT COSMETIC DAMAGE. This is in excellent condition except for one small part of the front. Text or call Katy at 815-409-9261 McHenryCountySports.com is McHenry County Sports

BASEBALL SPIKES - Mens Nike Metal. Air Max Diamond Elite Fly. Brand new still in box. Size 12. Black/White. $35. 815-482-0259.

Cross Country Skis ~ Waxless 4 pair, L.N. Skies, $25 takes all. 815-568-8743 Days Girls Figure Skates, white, size 6, excellent condition, purchased new, minimal use, $35 firm. 815-546-8741

SKIS ~ (2) SETS

With bag, 1pair of poles & boats. $40. 224-523-1569 Water skis O'Brien. 68" Kevlar Performers. $45. 847-344-2750.

COUNTRY THUNDER, WI SOLD OUT 4-DAY PASSES July 18th-21st, Shadow Hill Ranch. I have (2) 4-day GA passes available. $300. per ticket. Call or text 815-353-1110

LEO 10 year old male Tabby DSH I love living. I've had some problems in my life, but living is the best thing I've come up with so far. Every morning is a fresh start. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

AMERICAN GIRL HORSE Excellent condition! Brown or black (Appaloosa) with box, $25. 815-455-6201 Brown hair, brown eyes, boy/girl twins (retired), excellent condition! $50/pair 815-455-6201 DISNEY PIXAR CARS 2 EDITION SORRY SLIDERS Board Game, The Game of Sweet Revenge by Parker Brothers. NEW, Factory SEALED! $15. 815-477-9023 DOLL HOUSE - Little Tikes (blue roof), NO accessories. $10. 815-568-0671 ELECTRIC MT 1/8th scale, for sale or trade. $200 no motor or ESC great condition over all. 2 bodies call or txt Mike for pics. 815-403-3647 NINTENDO GAME CUBE W/ 19 games. 2 Controllers and Power cord. Asking $175 or OBO MAC 224-420-1414

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70+ Cards, plus Sports Cards $10 815-459-4586

RC Helicopters (2)

Fly indoors or out, includes radio and chargers, $125/obo. 815-245-0717

Lionel & American Flyer Trains 815-353-7668

PUG PUPPIES

AKC, born 2/9, 2 males, shots, wormed, ready to go, $600/ea. 224-242-0425 Saddle Quality Equi - Bette English leather, 17.5” size, made in India, gently used, $200. Call Patty 815-651-1050

CASH ONLY #'s at 8:30 8817 RT. 120 Corner of Thompson Rd & 120 Furniture: Pine, Walnut BR set, tables, chairs, hutches, curio cabinet, bamboo set, washstand Zenith floor radio, piano, clocks, china, silver jewelry, many, vintage children's books, tin wind-up toys, violin, saxophone, guitars, 1960's Barbie & Ken dolls & access, Betsy McCall, tools, 300 lb anvil, primitives cabinets & MORE!!

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Antique and Modern Guns

OREO 9 month old male Beagle What I know for sure is that in my lifetime, I will hear the word NO much more than I will hear the word yes. Please say YES to me! www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

SAT & SUN APR 27 & 28 9AM - 3PM

Old Lever Actions, Winchesters, Marlins, Savages, etc. Old Pistols and Revolvers. Cash for Collection. FFL License 815-338-4731

MALONE 1 1/2 year old male Great Dane mix. I love the scent of the evergreens that cover a gentle slope and to watch the sun burst through the trees. When I find bliss, I like to savor it! www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

WOODSTOCK

Windfall Antiques

POKEMON CARDS

M/T SPORTSMAN,

S/R 28x10x15 Call: 847-875-6739

ECKEL'S MCHENRY FLEA MARKET

3705 W. ELM Starting Mar 28 NEW HOURS THURS & FRI 11-5 SAT & SUN 8-5 815-363-3532

CARY HUGE YARD SALE 404 W. Main St. Corner of W. Main and Prarie.

SAT. ONLY 4/27 9a-5p 3 generations, old to new and everything in between. Furniture, vintage, household, even man-stuff.

CRYSTAL LAKE HUGE MULTI-FAMILY "CUL-DE-SAC" SALE!

Friday, 5/3 & Saturday, 5/4 8am – 3pm (no early birds, please!)

809 & 813 Village Road (cul-de-sac at Village & Golf Course Road - look for signs)

Big variety of items for ALL ages! Toys, brand name kid & adult clothing/ shoes & accessories, electronics, office items, collectibles, home decor items, books, bikes, linens, jewelry, Little Tikes, outdoor items.

INTERIORS ANEW

19th Anniversary Celebration monthly specials all year April save 10% on all chairs

WANTED TO BUY: Vintage or New, working or not. Bicycles, Outboard motors, fishing gear, motorcycles or mopeds, chainsaws, tools etc. Cash on the spot. Cell: 815-322-6383

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5105 W Solon Road Office desks, chairs, lamps, bedroom sets, teen, women and mens clothing, miscellaneous household Spring Grove

HUGE MULTI-FAMILY SALE Saturday & Sunday April 27th & April 28th 8am – 6pm

7607 Wilmot Rd. Household Goods, Antiques, Something for Everyone!

AWESOME Church Rummage Sale WE are BURSTING at the seams Bring your friends! TURK 13 year old male Orange Tabby DSH. I have learned to enjoy my own company. I am the one person I can count on living with for the rest of my life. Can I live with you? www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

MASSIVE! HUGE! RUMMAGE SALE Donations from over 100 families in

RIDGEFIELD FRIDAY 5/3 & SATURDAY 5/4 8a TILL 3 p at the RIDGEFIELD-CRYSTAL LAKE

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 8505 Church St. (in RIDGEFIELD) Crystal Lake, 60012

Steel Cabinet

Merlot, excellent condition! Pet and smoke free, $399. 815-459-6751

Sofa Sleeper – Green & Burgandy Plaid – Queen Size – Like New $300obo 815-455-5964

BASEBALL BAT - Louisville Slugger Exogrid2. Brand new still in wrapper. BBCOR certified. 2 5/8 barrel. Size 33/30. $125. 815-482-0259

Petland 6126 Northwest Hwy (Next to Jewel, Rt 14 & Main 815-455-5479

JARS

Roll Top Desk. 54" x 30" $75.00 or best offer. (815) 560-1527

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Wurlitzer Spinet Piano & bench, light oak $300 815-337-6708 7-10pm

Heater/Fireplace: Amish electric heater/fireplace, heat surge, color oak, great condition $250 847-970-8394

Pictures/Tropical Palm Trees (2) $35/ea. 847-829-4546 ROCKER - Lazy boy cloth upholstery rocker dark green with small mauve color floral print. Excellent condition $40. 815-900-1807

All NIU Sports... All The Time

Keyboard: Casio WK 3800 76 key 32 note poly phony touch sensitive w/stand, never used, paid $400 sell $300 847-659-1944 lv mssg

Plastic, $1.25/ea. 815-455-3203 Lv Msg

Flourescent light fixture, 24” 2 bulbs, like new, w/plug & hanger $25 815-459-7485

PATIO TABLE & CHAIRS. $80. 44” Round Patio Dining Table. 4 all-weather chairs with 360-degree swivel & rocking motions for lounge-style relaxation. Table can flatten for easy storage. Email tleva73@gmail or call Tony 847-651-8370 Will email photos if interested.

DUAL BASS PEDAL, good condition. $125 Picture on NWHerald.com. 815-382-4305 ENFORCER DRUM SET - 9 pieces!! everything shown in picture on NWHerald.com. Good Shape MUST SEE!! $250. 815-382-4305

BUCKETS - 5 GALLON

RIDING LAWN MOWER

Rototiller 18” Earthquake

Wood-Working Planer

Never used, seat 18” wide. Removable foot rests, $95. 815-578-0212

DOUBLE SINK – Smooth concrete. 48 x 16 x 18. $35. 847-515-8012 Huntley area

Forward, reverse, 12” tires, 5HP, $300. (Woodstock) 734-776-2881

Water Cooler

PLAY KITCHEN - Dora The Explorer talking play kitchen. Excellent Condition. $35. 847-302-4511

48” white table with 4 recliner high back chairs, $150. 815-385-4353 Works perfect, $399/obo. 262-723-1746 Riding Mower. Murray 30” 8HP Runs good. $90 815-385-3858

VACUUM CLEANER

Hot Tub. Sundance Montego. $1500 OBO. Runs good. You pick up. 815-568-5382 POOL - 24' above ground pool in great condition with stairs and small deck, you must take down. Asking $50. Call 847-989-5599

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Justin is dreamy. Whoa, did I say that? I was watching a Justin Timberlake special on TV a few weeks ago, and as that amazingly talented young man sang, danced and smiled his way across the stage, I said to myself, “You know, if I ever switched teams, Justin Timberlake would be my first choice.” It was a shocking admission, and I stole a quick glance around the room to see what damage I might have done with it. But fortunately, I hadn’t uttered the thought aloud, and anyway my wife was in a different room, watching something else on another TV. For the record, my wife is a female and always has been – or at least she has been for the 46 years I have known her. I have proof. And I couldn’t be happier with her configuration. I’m just saying. And so, as I say, it was a shocking thought for a lifelong card-carrying hetero dude to even ponder which members of the club he’d consider waltzing over the line with. But hey, this is Justin Timberlake we’re talking about here. I’m just saying. There was a time when I might have gone out into the yard and scourged my bare back with a thorny branch for even entertaining such a thought. After all, when you’re a boy growing up in Chicago in the 1950s, your first thought whenever you laid eyes on another guy was, “Can I kick his butt? Can he kick mine?” And if society didn’t approve of our street-wary assessments, neither did it disagree with them. After all, fighting was nothing more than a misdemeanor, but homosexuality was judged a mental disorder by the American Psychiatric Association until 1973. Any Chicago kid would rather be branded a violent criminal than a nut case, right? Especially that kind of nut case. But times have changed in America. Being gay is no longer a mental disorder, or even a crime. It’s not even a choice, or a lifestyle. It’s an orientation. Some call it a sin, but don’t get me started again on People With Mental Disorders. More than half of all Americans today support same-sex marriages, more than double the approval rate of

20 years ago. For those younger than 30, that figure is three-quarters, and those numbers are rising year by year. Take legal marriage out of the equation and leave it at cohabitation, and the approval numbers skyrocket. At this rate, even the Boy Scouts may someday get on board the reality train. Maybe even before the 22nd Century. I was a freshman at Western Illinois University when I first met a gay guy. Well, he was the first one who admitted it; I suppose I may have met others who stayed well-closeted. I was an English major and folk musician, so I spent a lot of time at a coffeehouse called Epitome, which often featured one-act plays written and acted by other students. One of those acting playwrights was Steve, a drama major. I guess that should have been my first clue, but in the mid-’60s even drama majors kept the closet door pulled shut. At least they did in little Illinois farm towns such as Macomb. I had known Steve for a month or two, and I guess he was becoming my best friend, since I knew nobody else at school when I went there. And one day he pulled me aside and said, “Just so you know, I’m gay.” I laughed, thinking he was joking. I mean, who would say a thing like that? Being gay was a mental disorder, wasn’t it? Just ask any psychiatric association of the time. I said something flippant, like, “That’s nice. So am I.” But Steve wasn’t laughing. “No, really,” he said, and the smile on my face switched to shocked disbelief. I stammered something about not being interested in taking our relationship to any new levels, but Steve held up his hand. “This isn’t a come-on,” he said. “I’m not asking you for a date. I just thought if we’re going to be friends, you should know that you’re hanging out with a gay guy.” I assured him it made no difference to me, but that was a lie. After all, here I was – a new kid at a new school – and I harbored dreams of maybe someday having a date with a real age-of-consent college female person. Though it didn’t bother me Steve had boy friends who

were boyfriends, I didn’t want to get saddled with a guilt-by-association reputation that might lock me out of rooms I desperately wanted to visit. Besides, Steve was no Justin Timberlake – who wouldn’t even be born for another 15 years anyway. And so, to my shame, I gradually ended our friendship. Happily, I soon met a real femaletype person who agreed to marry me, and she’s still here. And still female. But I already told you that. To my credit, I since have known many gay folks, and many of them have become close friends. As I say, things change. And now here I am, watching Justin Timberlake on TV, wondering unheardof what-ifs. Our daughter Jenny came to visit about a week later, and I asked her if she had seen Justin’s special on TV. She punched her thigh in anger that she had missed it. She, too, has a crush on him, and she has admitted it longer than I have. “You know,” I said to her, “if I ever decided to turn gay, he would be my first choice.” My wife, who sat next to me, nodded her approval. After all, though she wouldn’t want to have to share my affections with some dude, she could do worse than having to put up with Justin Timberlake hanging around the house. But Jenny just shook her head sadly. “Sorry, Dad,” she said. “He’s straight.” I knew that. But hey, America is changing, right? Who knows what kind of thoughts Justin is having these days? Maybe he gazes at short, balding guys who are 35 years older than he is and says, “You know, if I ever ...” Jenny stared at me, waiting for me to come up with a more appropriate second choice – somebody who is actually of the gay persuasion. “Well, then,” I said, “I guess it would have to be Ellen DeGeneres.” As I said, I’m still pretty new at this business.

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Rotisserie leftovers make chicken patties By BONNIE S. BENWICK The Washington Post Add this to your list of things to do with leftover rotisserie or roast chicken. The recipe is from Jennifer Perillo’s new cookbook; we are big fans of this food blogger (www.injennieskitchen.com), consulting editor, recipe developer and Brooklyn mom. She offers family cooking with integrity and care for ingredients while keeping a budget and young palates in mind. Here, she used flavors and ingredients introduced to her girls through homemade tacos “to keep a sense of familiarity,” she writes in the book. The patties are easy to assemble and can be cooled, stacked, wrapped and frozen, so make the whole batch – or double it. They can be reheated on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees F. Note to cumin haters: I’m not sure why the spice gets top billing here. It’s barely perceptible, so don’t worry. Serve on slider-size buns or atop a salad.

Cumin-Cilantro Chicken Patties Makes six 3-inch patties About 6 1/2 ounces boned, skinned roast chicken 1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves 1 small yellow onion About 1/2 cup canola or grapeseed oil, for frying 1 large egg 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 cup plain dried bread crumbs Flaked sea salt or kosher salt, for sprinkling Finely chop the meat to yield 1 1/2 cups; transfer to a mixing bowl. Finely chop the cilantro and onion (together is okay), adding them to the bowl. Pour the oil into a medium skillet to a depth of about 1/4 inch. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with a few layers of paper towels, then place a wire rack over the paper. Lightly beat the egg, then add it to the bowl, along with the cumin and bread crumbs. Stir until well incorporated. Divide the chicken mixture into 6 equal portions. Shape each one into a 3-inch disk that’s about 1/2-inch thick; the mixture will barely hold together. Add 3 or 4 of them to the skillet (or as many as will fit without crowding the pan); cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until they are browned on the bottom; turn them over and cook for 2 or 3 minutes on the second side until nicely browned. Transfer to the rack to drain; immediately sprinkle lightly with salt. Repeat with the remaining chicken patties. Serve warm.

Nutrition per patty: 120 calories, 11 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates, 7 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 65 mg cholesterol, 70 mg sodium, 0 g dietary fiber, 0 g sugar. Adapted from Perillo’s “Homemade With Love: Simple Scratch Cooking From In Jennie’s Kitchen” (Running Press, 2013).

EAST PEORIA – They didn’t know it when they first started plotting to open the first distillery in central Illinois in who knows how long, but the brothers Williams both have a little bit of whiskey in their blood. Even when they haven’t been drinking whiskey. “We learned that our greatgreat-grandfather, J.K. Williams, worked in a distillery in Peoria in the early 1900s when Peoria was the center of the whiskey universe,” Jon Williams said. “When Prohibition shut the distilleries down, he went to the backwoods to make his own moonshine.” Jon and Jesse Williams, and their respective wives Kristin and Kassi, are embarking on a family business, J.K. Williams Distilling, that has a built-in family heritage. After learning from their grandfather, Ron Williams, that his father, Buck Williams, gave him the original whiskey recipe J.K. Williams used to cook up illegal batches of the stuff during Prohibition, they had a foundation for the business – making craft whiskey inspired by a lost family recipe that hasn’t been used in 80 or 90 years. “That was a real ‘Wow!’ moment for us,” Jon Williams said. “That we had a whiskey maker in the family came very much to our surprise.”

Talk about meant to be. With Jesse Williams acting as master distiller, the business model is to make high-end whiskey at a reasonable cost. They’re renovating space and are awaiting all the final federal, state and local permits and licenses to make whiskey before they can actually, well, make whiskey. J.K. Williams will be the first whiskey distillery in central Illinois. They hope to open this fall. J.K. Williams Distilling won’t be a whiskey bar. It’s a distillery that will sell bottles of whiskey and other types of liquor made on the premises, not cocktails and a social scene. They will provide samples and tours of the production wing of the building. Jon Williams imagines the distillery mostly will be open for business on weekends. There are 250 craft distilleries in the U.S. that make less than 25,000 gallons a year. Nationally, small-batch distilleries are popping up all over. They’re something of a trend; a natural evolution of the home and craft brewing trend with beer. J.K. Williams will be the first whiskey distillery in central Illinois. “The only product we’ll sell will be products we produce in the building,” Jon Williams said. “We hope to make a big splash in the fall when we open and see where this takes us.”

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Timothy Mudra (from left) of Cary and his brothers, Brian, Matthew and Eric, attend their Eagle Scout Court of Honor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake.

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By JAMI KUNZER jkunzer@shawmedia.com A Cary family might just have singlehandedly upped the average percentage of Boy Scouts who make it all the way up to Eagle Scouts. Nationally, only about 4 percent of Boy Scouts become Eagle Scouts, the highest advancement rank in Scouting, said Bob Dalton, a Scoutmaster with Troop 165 based in Crystal Lake and chartered by American Legion Post 171. Four brothers, including a set of triplets, recently earned the rank at the same time. “That’s a big deal, not just to have four in one family, but to have a set of triplets,” Dalton said. “It’s pretty unique, the fact that every son in the family obtained Eagle. I’ve been a Scoutmaster for almost 30 years, and I’ve never seen anything like that.” Eighteen-year-old triplets Brian, Eric and Matthew Mudra and their 20-year-old brother, Timothy, all of Cary and members of Troop 165, were honored recently in a joint ceremony. Eagle Scout is a rank you see in future astronauts, business leaders, members of Congress and other successful people, Dalton said. “If they can accomplish this, there’s something special there,” he said. The ranks came after the brothers each completed community service projects, tasks that took a lot of time, fundraising and coordination over several months. Their projects benefited Camp Algonquin, Crystal Lake Memorial Cemetery, the Nature Center in Crystal Lake and Della Park in Crystal Lake. “You don’t see many adults having to do what these young men do when they get their Eagle as far as the work and the effort,” Dalton said. “And they’re doing it when they’re 18 years old. They’ve learned to be unselfish, and they’re examples of that. They’re mentors. They’re teachers.” Timothy, a student at Northern Illinois University, designed and led the building of a 30-foot accessible pe-

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Scoutmaster Bob Dalton (from left) gives brothers Timothy, Brian, Matthew and Eric Mudra of Cary their Eagle Scout neckerchiefs during their Eagle Scout Court of Honor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake. Timothy earned his Eagle Scout rank in 2010 but waited to have his Court of Honor with his brothers. destrian bridge at Camp Algonquin. The bridge spans the creek running from the original dormitories to the pool area at Camp Algonquin, once operated by the McHenry County YMCA and now owned by the McHenry County Conservation District. To complete the bridge, Timothy raised $1,200 for materials by offering to aerate the lawns of neighbors. His brothers, all seniors at Prairie Ridge High School, also took on outdoor projects. Brian designed and led the building of two 8-foot firewood racks and an indoor firewood box at the Nature Center in Crystal Lake. Eric led a team of Scouts and

adults on a project to map and locate the graves of veterans at Crystal Lake Memorial Cemetery on Ridgefield Road. This allows troop members and others to commemorate the veterans, such as by placing flags at their graves. Matthew designed and led a group in the redesign, planting and landscaping of a large flowerbed surrounding the park sign at Della Park in Crystal Lake. He, too, raised funds for the project, asking local nurseries to donate. Leaders when their children first joined Scouts in grade school, Jim and Cindy Mudra have been active ever since. “It’s nice to see them grow,” Cindy

Mudra said of their accomplishments. “They’ve got more confidence. They show more respect. They understand the value of helping others. That’s the big thing with Scouts. They donate time and effort to do all sorts of things.” The Eagle Scout achievements will benefit the brothers in earning scholarships and even in future job searches and opportunities. But it’s more than that, Dalton said. “I think what I get out of it more than anything is they’ve set a tone. They’ve accomplished something very few people have,” he said. “If they can accomplish this, they can accomplish anything.”

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For a community service project to earn his Eagle Scout ranking, Eric Mudra (right), 18, of Cary, led a team of Scouts and adults on a project to map and locate the graves of veterans at Crystal Lake Memorial Cemetery on Ridgefield Road. INSET FROM TOP: Timothy Mudra, 20, a student at Northern Illinois University, designed and led the building of a 30-foot accessible pedestrian bridge at Camp Algonquin. Matthew Mudra, 18, designed and led a group in the redesign, planting and landscaping of a large flowerbed surrounding the park sign at Della Park in Crystal Lake. Brian Mudra, 18, designed and led the building of two 8-foot firewood racks and an indoor firewood box at the Nature Center in Crystal Lake. Each of the brothers raised funding from the community to complete their projects. Photos provided

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ANNUAL PLANT SALE, 9 to 11 a.m. May 18, Grafelman Park, Route 72 two blocks east of Route 31, West Dundee. Hosted by the Backyard Garden Club. Proceeds benefit the Club’s Scholarship Fund. For information, email rmrathjen@sbcglobal. net. “ART IN THE GARDEN,” 7 p.m. May 1, Village of Lake Barrington Village Hall, 23860 N. Old Barrington Road, Lake Barrington. Field and Flower Garden Club of Barrington invites area residents to their special annual open meeting. Designer Mary Saba of The Growing Place in Naperville will make the “Art in the Garden” presentation. Free. Information: 847-381-6870. GRAYSLAKE ANTIQUE MARKET, second Saturdays and Sundays, Lake County Fairgrounds, Peterson & Midlothian roads, Grayslake. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $7 adults (good for both days), free for children younger than 12. Information: 715-526-9769 or www.zurkopromotions.com. KANE COUNTY FLEA MARKET, first weekends, Kane County Fairgrounds, Route 64 and Randall Road, St. Charles. Hours: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Featuring hundreds of dealers. Food served all day. Admission: $5 adults each day, free for children younger than 12. Free parking. Information: 630-377-2252 or www. kanecountyfleamarket.com. SPRING PREVIEW & PLANT SALE, May 10-12, Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St., Rockford. Annuals, perennials, herbs, wildflowers and unusual plants. Schedule: 5 to 8 p.m. May 10, Preview Night (admission $6 public, free to members); 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 11 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 12, Spring Plant Sale (free admission both days). Information: 815-965-8146 or www. klehm.org.

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Keep soil intact, covered I now take great pains to avoid disturbing the layering that naturally develops over time in any soil. I also enrich the soil from the top down, spreading fertilizers and compost or other organic materials right on the surface. Still, there are always those weeds that arrive in the garden as seeds hitchhiking in with the wind or dropped by birds. Each year, I smother

them by spreading a thin, weed-free mulch over the soil.

Don’t walk on my bed Of course, you can’t just stop tilling, throw mulch on the ground and garden as usual. Walking on the soil and rolling a wheelbarrow, garden cart or tractor over it compacts the soil; tillage then is needed to aerate it. The way to avoid compaction in the first place is to lay out the garden with permanent areas for plants and for traffic. Trafficked areas also need to be mulched, in this case with some lean, weed-free material such as wood chips, gravel or straw.

Drip that water Changing watering technique was the final step on my road to “weedlessness.” Not all plants need regular watering, but for those that do, drip irrigation is the way to go. Drip irrigation puts water near garden plants, so none is wasted or promoting weed growth in the areas between plants or in paths. This is not to say that with the above four steps – drip irrigation, mulching, keeping traffic off planted areas, and not tilling – weeds never appear. They do. But weed problems do not.

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Academy recognizes ‘Meloncholy’ Film made by Harvard native Joseph Heinen By JAMI KUNZER

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The short animated film “Meloncholy” created by Joseph Heinen (left) of Harvard can be viewed at vimeo.com. Search for the film by Heinen’s name.

What began as a love of “Wallace & Gromit” has led to an award nomination for a Harvard native. Joseph Heinen, a 21-year-old student of film and animation at Rochester Institute of Technology, has been named a semi-finalist in the Student Academy Awards, which is conducted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. “This is the same academy that does the actual Academy Awards,” Heinen said. “It’s pretty cool, something unexpected.” Heinen was nominated for the short animation film, “Meloncholy,” which he created with a friend and classmate, Matt Kiel of Georgia. The film, available for viewing at vimeo. com, is about 4½ minutes long. As Heinen describes it, it’s about “a unicorn that steals a guy’s TV.” As a finalist, Heinen was able to attend a recent screening in New York City of his film and other student nominees. His animation entry was selected from about 180 animation films entered from throughout the region. Seven were chosen as semifinalists.

“It was definitely intimidating,” Heinen said of the screenings, in which he and other nominees sat in the Academy’s theater viewing the films along with the judges. “I was pretty nervous for sure.” Finalists will be chosen and the winners announced at the Student Academy Awards 40th anniversary presentation June 8 at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Past winners in other categories have included Spike Lee, Bob Saget, Trey Parker, John Lasseter and Robert Zemeckis. A senior in college, Heinen was homeschooled in Harvard, where his parents, Cindy and Vern, live. He attended McHenry County College

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for awhile, beginning at age 14, before heading to Rochester at age 17. Heinen knew from a young age what he wanted to do and sought out a university that offered classes in stopmotion animation. One of the reasons he chose Rochester was because an assistant professor there is Tom Gasek, an award-winning animator who worked on Wallace & Gromit. “When I was 5 years old, I saw

Wallace & Gromit’s ‘The Wrong Trousers,’ ” Heinen said. “It was the coolest thing I’d ever seen.” He hopes to make a career in animation. “Pretty much right now I’m finishing up my thesis film so I can graduate. I’ll be heading out to L.A. to hopefully find work as an animator,” he said. “Pretty much being able to pay rent and buy food is my current goal.”

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Openlands director to discuss county’s early trails By KURT BEGALKA editorial@nwherald.com Ders Anderson admits he is drawn to the historically obscure, especially if it once was particularly significant. “I always get interested in things that are getting ignored,” he said. “Unless you start talking about them, nobody is going to know about them.” A municipal planner by trade for 20 years and an architect by training, Anderson became greenways director of Chicago-based Openlands in 1994. He is responsible for the planning and implementation of projects related to the 4,300-mile greenway and 2,000mile trail system adopted for northeastern Illinois. “In the 1960s and early ’70s, planning became more commonplace. Planning under [Presidents] Nixon and Johnson became more commonplace,” Anderson said. “But nobody was trying to put it all together.” In “Early Trails of McHen-

If you go What: “Early Trails of McHenry County,” the last in the McHenry County Historical Society’s Sampler lecture series, presented by Ders Anderson When: 3 p.m. Monday Where: The county historical museum, 6422 Main St., Union INFORMATION: Advance registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. The cost is $10. For information, call 815-923-2267. ry County,” the last in the McHenry County Historical Society’s Sampler lecture series, the Crystal Lake resident will talk about a variety of early trails and roads, and about how Native Americans divined the most efficient ways of crossing wilderness. The program begins at 3 p.m. Monday at the county historical museum, 6422 Main St. in Union. Advance registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. The cost is $10. For information,

call 815-923-2267. “Show me soil maps and other indicators, and I’ll tell you where the trails most probably were,” Anderson said. “Walk 100 feet in any direction, and you’ll probably cross a Native American walking trail at one period of time. This landscape was traversed all over the place.” Our forefathers learned from the land. We embraced tract housing, the automobile and drainage tiles. However, the idea of hiring professional planners in communities eventually gained traction. Anderson was among those who began enlightening folks about open space, zoning compatibility and historic preservation. “I look at the landscape all of the time in terms of opportunities to preserve linear corridors,” he said. “Preservation of these old historic corridors are never on the radar. Nobody talks about it. Nobody.” Anderson, 63, talks about trailblazers such as French-

men Jacques Marquette, René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle and Canadian explorer Louis Jolliet. And he continues to shed light on many of the important routes these men and others used – including the old Chicago Road that originally linked forts at Detroit and Chicago. It was instrumental in opening southern Michigan to settlement and by the 1830s was used by thousands of pioneer families each year.

Today, Anderson said, just fragments remain along Routes 12 and 20 in Illinois; vestiges of a bygone day when utilitarian design and expediency took a back seat to interpreting the landscape. “It takes generations before you teach transportation engineers a different way,” Anderson said. “Cookie-cutter design has a basis in financial efficiency. It is cheap and easy to do it that way. But that is why we lose our heritage.”

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Family hopes trained therapy animal will help 4-year-old son with autism Story by JAMI KUNZER • jkunzer@shawmedia.com

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oe Fresso worked to get a dimpled grin out of his 4-year-old son, Mason, as the two rolled on the living room floor. Some tickling, and Mason was off, quickly headed toward the television screen. He banged on it a bit, and it wobbled as Fresso dashed over to steady it. “Oh my gosh,” Mason’s mother, Julia, said as she looked on. “It’s always something new.”

The Lake in the Hills couple from wandering, alert their already had screwed the televiparents when they wake in the sion down because Mason used night, disrupt negative behavto bang on the stand. But at 50 iors and provide other benefits. pounds, he’s gotten bigger and Those who qualify, such as stronger. the Fressos, are never turned And now he’s everywhere, away, but families are required his parents say. Unlocking to raise money to help pay for windows, trying to get out the the dog. patio door, sticking limbs down While Mason’s story will the heating vents. They’ve become part of 4 Paws for Abilsince screwed down the vents, ity’s website at 4pawsforability. as well. ABOVE: Mason Fresso, 4, sits under a window org, where people can donate in “It’s just constant awareWednesday in his home in Lake in the Hills. TOP: his name, the Fressos have set ness as to where he is,” Joe Mason bites a countertop in the kitchen while up their own fundraising page Fresso said. “You can’t take at indiegogo.com in the hopes of his mother, Julia, tells him to stop. your eyes off him for a second.” raising money more quickly. As They’re constantly researching Mason was diagnosed with of late this week, they’d raised ways to help their son, and they autism at 1½ years old. He’s since only $430. believe a dog might be an answer, received numerous therapies both They’d like Mason to get a dog as or at least a help. But to get the dog at home and at school. He’s slowly soon as possible. through the agency they believe can made progress but still has no real “He has no way of saying he’s best serve Mason, they need to raise ability to communicate. hungry, he wants a drink or some$13,000. It leads to frustration, both thing hurts,” his father said. Through 4 Paws for Ability, for him and his parents, who feel When Mason gets frustrated, based in Xenia, Ohio, autistic chilblessed for every hug, every little he’ll bang his head. A service dog dren are paired with service dogs to wave and any eye contact they get will learn the signs that lead up to help them communicate, keep them from their son. this. Mason will squeeze things,

ABOVE: Julia Fresso holds her son, Mason, 4, in their living room at their home in Lake in the Hills. LEFT: Julia Fresso (far left) and Joe Fresso (far right) play with their children, Chloe Gast, 6, and Mason. The family is trying to raise money for an autism assistance dog to help him. “At least, if anything else, it will offer a peace of mind,” Julia said.

Mason sits in his therapy room. He was diagnosed with autism at age 1 and is nonverbal. He receives numerous therapies both at home and at school. shake things. If he’s not interrupted, the banging will begin, his parents say.

Using various breeds and mixed breeds, such as golden retrievers, labs, poodles and German shep-

herds, 4 Paws For Ability is the first agency in the country to train dogs specifically for autistic children,

beginning in 1998 with two dogs in a one-bedroom apartment. The agency now places about

100 dogs a year, not only for those with autism, but for those who are hearing impaired, suffering from

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seizures, diabetic and dealing with other disabilities. Once the fundraising is met, the family will spend 11 days in training and working with the dog before the dog comes home with them. “At least, if anything else, it will offer a peace of mind,” Julia Fresso said. Mason gets up throughout the night, so his parents sleep near him. Both employed as 911 dispatchers in Arlington Heights, they’ve heard and even dealt with too many stories involving children who’ve wandered off and become dangerously lost. Autistic children especially are drawn toward water, they say, and they’ll head toward fire, not away from it, generally. They don’t care who they’re with, stranger or not. They have no fear. “They can escape so quickly and easily,” Joe Fresso said. “If For information you turn your on Fressos’ fundraising efforts, visit back for one second, they can www.indiegogo. be gone.” com/projects/ And Mason’s autism-servicegotten quicker dog-for-mason. and quicker, they say. Drawn to a pink pillow he has with him at all times, Mason will become fixated on objects, such as a spinning fan. “He’ll kind of get lost in a world of his own,” Joe Fresso said. “The dog will learn his behaviors and bring him back to reality.” The couple, who also have a 6-year-old daughter, Chloe, find it difficult to take Mason out on trips to the store and elsewhere. Mason either needs to be in a stroller or holding a hand. They’ve used backpack tethers, overheard passersby who don’t understand negatively comment about a child “being on a leash.” “As he gets older, it’d be a lot more socially acceptable if he’s able to walk with a dog on a leash instead of having to be tethered to us,” Joe Fresso said. Chloe has joined in Mason’s cause, presenting a PowerPoint presentation for her classroom on National Autism Awareness Day. She’ll ask her mother often, “Is Mason going to be able to play with me?” Already bruised from his thrashes, Julia Fresso worries about the future, when Mason’s even bigger. “We never lose hope Mason has the potential to be an average child, but right now, developmentally, he’s at [age] 1½,” Julia Fresso said. “He didn’t want to be touched. He’d never look at you. He has come a long way,” she said. “It’s just super slow progress.”

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Dad anticipates tough talks with his daughters Dear Abby: As a father of two teenage daughters, I have a question about couples living together. Do relationships that start this way have a higher failure rate than those that don’t? What should be considered when a young girl has the “living together” question presented to her by a young man? And most important, what can I as a father do to help my daughters make an intelligent decision about this, other than just “load my shotgun” (LOL)? As always, thank you for broadening my wisdom horizon and giving me examples of solid advice from which both my and my family’s life have been enriched. – Longtime Fan In Ohio Dear Longtime Fan: It depends on whether the couple living together are engaged to be married and their level of education. From what I’ve read, the higher the level of education, the more stable the couple will be. If the question is presented to your daughters, ideally you will have

gotten to know the young man, and the relationship will have developed beyond the casual stage. However, I cannot stress strongly enough the importance of your girls being independent, self-supporting and completing their education before they decide to do this. One of the most common reasons women remain in unhappy marriages/relationships is the fear they can’t survive on their own. Dear Abby: My husband and I are hoping you could shed some light on the practice of throwing rice at a wedding. We were not only wondering when and how the practice started, but also do people still throw rice today at weddings? We had heard that guests had stopped doing so to help protect wildlife (especially birds). Have you found this to be true? If so, what do we throw now? – Empty-

Handed In Wisconsin Dear Empty-Handed: Rice-throwing is an ancient tradition that may date to ancient Rome and Egypt or even

earlier. It was a ritual having to do with fertility – many grains of rice equating to having many children. In some countries, the couple is pelted with dates, raisins or even eggs, according to Ask Yahoo. According to Emily Post: “All the traditional materials have their drawbacks: Rice can be dangerous for birds if ingested; birdseed can sprout weeds in unwanted places; rose petals are notoriously slippery; and even bubbles can stain a gown. Instead, you might distribute colored flags or streamers for guests to wave. ... It beats assigning someone the nearly impossible task of trying to recover grains and seeds from grass and flower beds.” It’s Abby again: This is why I recommend instead of tossing anything, you shower the happy couple with good wishes. Dear Abby: My husband and I have three daughters, identical triplets. We, like many parents of multiples, are tired of questions and unsolicited

comments from strangers concerning IVF – which we did not use, hence “identical” – or anything else tripletrelated. I don’t think people realize how rude they are being. I have been asked when did I know, how much did they weigh, what are their full names, etc. Abby, would you please discuss baby etiquette with the world? I do not feel questions about my children from total strangers are appropriate. They even make me feel unsafe. –

Multiple Mom In Oklahoma Dear Multiple Mom: Identical triplets are unusual, and what the questioners are doing is exhibiting natural curiosity. While I agree asking how your daughters were conceived is inappropriate, a polite way to respond would be to say, “They were conceived with love.”

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Similar problems may require different solutions I have been learning an interesting lesson lately. The lesson itself sounds too simple to be something someone should need to learn. Nevertheless, I needed to learn it. One way of doing things may be helpful and fit well for one individual but be exactly the wrong thing for another in the same situation. I was talking to a lady with two teenaged sons. She and her husband separated about a year ago, about the same time she started to recover from her alcoholism. She was always the softer touch, responding to the boys out of guilt. In response, the

father took a tougher and increasingly rigid stand, thinking he needed to make up for their mom’s lack of firmness. The outcome of this family drama was mom and dad ended up fighting over parenting instead of looking at their own reactionary deficiencies, and the kids subsequently played them like their favorite video games. At the same time, I was talking to the father of a teenage daughter. He had been raised in a large family in an “eat or be eaten” environment. He had a tough exterior and gruff manner. He had

little patience for disobedience and took resistance as a sign of disrespect. He had softened considerably since starting his recovery four years before, but old habits die hard. His daughter had a personality distressingly similar to his own. The presenting problem in both cases was numerous rule infractions including curfew violations, late night, unauthorized computer use and sneaking out of the house. For couple number one, the answer lay in the ability of both parents to put aside their own needs to address the needs of the kids.

In particular, mom needed to start giving and sticking to consequences for behavior, and Dad needed to let her. She needed to “get over herself,” let go of guilt and be a parent instead of a needy child. For dad number two, he needed to let go of the “master of the castle” syndrome. He didn’t have problems enforcing rules; he had problems understanding the reasons why his child broke them. He needed to learn how to give his kid a break and treat her like a person rather than a prisoner. The presenting problems

were the same, but the solutions were almost exactly opposite. Careful consideration of each individual situation, growth and learning from these painful family events and slow steady progress toward recovery are necessities. Quick fixes, glib answers and pop-psychology don’t do the job. One size doesn’t fit all.

• Rick Atwater is a licensed clinical professional counselor. He can reached by email at rickatwater@ northwestcommunitycounseling.com.

Announcements Guercio Mayster

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CRYSTAL LAKE – Announcement has been made of the engagement of Kate Guercio of Crystal Lake and Alex Mayster of Palatine. She is the daughter of Joe and Cheri Guercio of Crystal Lake. He is the son of Arnie Mayster of Chicago and Kim Davis (Kavanagh) of Maine. The bride-to-be is a 2006 graduate of Crystal Lake Central High School and a 2010 graduate of Bradley University in Peoria with a degree in education. She is a fifth-grade math teacher at Patrick Henry Elementary School in Chicago. Her fiancé is a 2006 graduate of Palatine High School and a 2010 graduate of Bradley University with

CRYSTAL LAKE – Announcement has been made of the engagement of Brenna McNulty and Taylor Kuhlman. She is the daughter of Thomas and Jan McNulty of Crystal Lake. He is the son of Ralph and Jill Kuhlman of Crystal Lake. The couple met in fifth grade. The bride-to-be is a 2005 graduate of Crystal Lake Central High School. She works for U-Haul and Yumz. Her fiancé is a 2005 graduate of Prairie Ridge High School. He works for AT&T.

Kate Guercio Alex Mayster a degree in journalism. He is editor of The Glenview Lantern newspaper. Their wedding will be Aug. 17.

Rothman Dzubin GRAYSLAKE – Announcement has been made of the engagement of Julie Rothman and Nicholas Dzubin, both of Grayslake. She is the daughter of Richard and Janet Rothman of Wheeling and Michael and Michelle Harrison of Mundelein. He is the son of James and Kathleen Dzubin of Cary. The bride-to-be is a 2005 graduate of Mundelein High School. Her fiancé is a 1996 graduate of Cary-Grove High School. They have plans for a July 5 wedding.

Nicholas Dzubin Julie Rothman

Brenna McNulty Taylor Kuhlman A Sept. 21 wedding is planned.

Kitterman Sciortino ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. – Renee Kitterman, formerly of Lake in the Hills, and Daniel Sciortino, formerly of Round Lake Beach, were married Friday, March 15, 2013, at the beach on Anna Maria Island, Fla. After the ceremony, a reception luncheon was held at the nearby Harrington House Inn. The bride is the daughter of Betty Kitterman and the late Filmore Kitterman. The bridegroom is the son of Sharon Sciortino and the late Vincent Sciortino. Renee is a 1994 graduate of Algonquin High School. Daniel is a 1993 graduate of Round Lake Beach High School.

Daniel Sciortino Renee Kitterman After a trip to Key West, the couple returned to their home in Colorado.

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McHENRY – Mary Rickerson and Matthew Barnes, both of Chicago, were married in a double-ring ceremony at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, at the McHenry Country Club. The Honorable Judge Michael Jordan officiated. She is the daughter of Scott and Ruth Rickerson of McHenry. He is the son of Lynn Barnes-Schuster of Wakarusa, Kan., and the late Don Barnes. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a mermaid-style gown with intricate lace and beadwork, adorned with a floral sash and scalloped-edge train by Casablanca Bridal. She carried a bouquet of calla lilies and pearl-centered stephanotis with baby’s breath. Maid of honor was Kathleen Rickerson of McHenry. Matron of honor was Jill Buck of North Liberty, Iowa. Bridesmaids were Lori Lanza of Chicago, Andrea Bruesch of Chicago and Jennie Tucker of London, England. Best man was Aubrey Elliott of Lawrence, Kan. Groomsmen were Carl Seid of Chicago, David Romanoff of Chicago and Jack Palermo

Shea Steadman Norwood, 7 pounds, 3 ounces, 20 inches, was born April 10, 2013, at Centegra Hospital – McHenry to Scott and Danielle Norwood of Algonquin. Maternal grandparents are Edward and Jacqueline Steadman of Crystal Lake. Paternal grandparents are Allan and Joan Norwood of Cary.

BURLINGTON, Wis. Pacey Thor Weyrauch, 7 pounds, 11 ounces, 20.5 inches, was born March 21, 2013, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, to Jamie and Freddy Weyrauch of Burlington, Wis. He joins a sister, Claire, 3. Maternal grandparent is Kathy Polinski of Richmond. Paternal grandparents are Fred and Cheryl Weyrauch of Burlington, Wis. Maternal great-grandparents are Gerry Ritzert of Richmond and Mary Lou Pacey of Pearl City. Mary Rickerson Matthew Barnes

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of Naples, Fla. After a reception at the McHenry Country Club, the couple took a wedding trip to Costa Rica. The bride is a 2003 graduate of McHenry East High School and a 2007 graduate of the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University in Chicago. The bridegroom is a 1996 graduate of Santa Fe Trail High School in Overbrook, Kan., and attended Baker University in Baldwin, Kan. He is a real estate broker at Dreamtown in Chicago. They make their home in Chicago.

Nora Bailey Cottrell, 8 pounds, 4 ounces, 20 inches, was born April 9, 2013, at Centegra Hospital – Woodstock to Daniel David Cottrell VI and Christa Renee Cottrell of Woodstock. Maternal grandparents are Duane O’Parka and Sherrie O’Parka of White Lake, Mich. Paternal grandparents are Daniel Cottrell V and Karen Cottrell of Commerce, Mich. Maternal great-grandparent is Ingeborg Bailey of South Bent, Ind. Paternal great-grandparent is Daniel Cottrell IV and Janet Cottrell of Mosinee, Wis.

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Ballpark weddings a hit 15 By LISA A. FLAM The Associated Press

or it’s one, two, three strikes, you’re ... married? A major league baseball stadium might be one of the last places you would consider for your fairytale wedding. After all, come game day, the ballpark is often filled with droves of beer-swilling and -spilling, hot-dog-chomping fans, resplendent in their home-team finery. Some couples, though, find the massive stadiums where they enjoy hearing the crack of the bat can also be the perfect place to hear their beloved say, “I do.” When she chose a reception site for her wedding on June 2, 2012, Melissa Cantarow of Boston was mindful that most of her 150 guests were arriving from other states. She and her fiancé, Jeremy, wanted a unique location that would show off their city and show their fun-loving friends and relatives a good time. Once the Red Sox fans were pronounced husband and wife in a church ceremony, the Cantarows and their guests headed to a formal evening reception at Fenway Park. Before the big day, however, the couple faced skepticism. “Our parents were a little bit wary of us getting married there because it’s not very traditional and people were like, ‘Are you going to be eating hot dogs for dinner?’ ” said Cantarow, 27. “They couldn’t imagine it still being a formal wedding.” The party was held in a luxury event space overlooking the field. There was a sit-down dinner at tables decorated with twinkling candles, pink peony centerpieces and gold Chivari chairs to give the room a more bridal feel. Baseball fans have been celebrating nuptials at major league ballparks for at least five to 10 years, and while some parks have seen an increase, the numbers remain small. Fenway has 25 to 30 wedding events a year; Citi Field, home to the New York Mets, five or six; Turner Field, where the Atlanta

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Nick and Trisha Benzine had their wedding at Turner Field in Atlanta. Some couples find the massive stadiums where they enjoy hearing the crack of the bat also can be the perfect place to hear their beloved say, “I do.” Braves play, 13 to 18; and four to five are held at U.S. Cellular Field, where the Chicago White Sox play. Many people don’t realize you can celebrate at a ballpark, said Anja Winikka, site director for TheKnot.com, although ballpark weddings have grown in popularity as more couples seek unique locations. “It falls into the category where couples did away with the idea of a traditional venue and they went for something that was truly them,” Winikka said. Each park has its own policies on when and where celebrations can be held, and sets its own

prices. Fenway, for example, charges a $3,000 ceremony fee, $7,000 to use the EMC Club, where the Cantarows celebrated, plus the cost of food and drinks. Ceremonies and receptions at ballparks can be fancy with a night of dinner and dancing, or kept casual and folksy. They can be infused with the aura of the game (picture Cracker Jack centerpieces), or not. But no matter. It seems if you invite people to a ballpark wedding, be prepared for most everyone to accept.

By Suzanne Cannon

I have a necklace with a large piece of amber in the center. Can you tell me a little bit about amber and how I can identify, if indeed my stone is natural amber? Amber is an organic gem that is a compound of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen with traces of sulfur. It is tree resin that has hardened over time. It is extremely old, up to 120 million years, and has been used ornamentally for thousands of years. People used to burn amber as an incense because it omits a sweet smell. Amber starts out as a really thick, sticky resin. Over a very long period of time, the resin hardens. It has to be at least 1 million years old to be considered amber, otherwise it is called copal, or immature amber. It is very soft, ranking only a 2 - 2.5 on the hardness scale, and it is amorphous, meaning it has no crystal structure. The gem can be white, orange-to-red, golden or brown in color. Sometimes amber can have some very fascinating inclusions. It can contain insects, plants or animals. The Baltic Sea region of Europe is the world’s leading amber source. It is also found in the Dominican Republic. In order to properly identify your stone, the best place to take it is to your local jeweler. There are a lot of copycat gems out there that can be pretty deceiving. Because amber is very soft, make sure to take care when you are wearing it in a piece of jewelry. Be sure to have your amber cleaned and checked every six months to keep it looking its best. Suzanne, Graduate Gemologist Email jewelry questions to: suzanne@steffansjewelers.com or visit us online at www.steffansjewelers.com

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1. Graduation group 6. Ocean liner 10. Decorate 14. Streetcar 18. Headgear for a horse 20. Scarlett’s home 21. Park attraction 22. Type style 24. Shrewd 25. War god 26. Concept 27. Newspaper employee 29. Penn or Connery 30. “Animal --” 32. Greek letter 34. Plant part 36. Hindu goddess 37. Go wrong 38. Narrow opening 39. Dirt 41. Uppity one 43. Strike violently 44. Combustible material 45. Tread on 47. Blackthorn fruit 49. Creature of Egyptian myth 52. Soil 53. Grasp 55. Something behind the times (2 wds.) 59. Chimp’s cousin 60. Lawn or table 62. Landing place 64. Roman goddess 65. Means of restraint 66. Intense 67. Mineral 69. Have a late meal 71. Love god 72. Time of year (abbr.) 73. Crazed 74. Oklahoma city 75. Malevolent spirit 77. Insect egg 78. Decorative mat 80. Dish 82. Calm 84. Talk on and on 85. Wickedness 87. Go after game 88. Lovers’ meeting 89. Calorie counter 90. Football players 92. Roof parts 93. In medias -94. Gone up 96. Country in Eur. 97. Tart 99. Curved bone 102. Formerly, of old 104. Catchall abbr. 105. Kind of monster 106. Divide in two 107. Concern 108. Bitter 110. On the summit 112. Room to move

114. Prima -115. Send off the tracks 117. Spinnaker 119. Weathercock 120. Timberland 121. Ring out 123. Dishonest behavior 125. Dud 126. Stomach muscles, for short 129. Regrets 131. Correct, as a text 132. Cure 133. Chronicle (abbr.) 136. Palo -138. Manner of walking 140. Animal friend 141. Yearn 142. Days long past 143. Water pipe 145. Venus de -147. E pluribus -149. Kitchen gadget 151. Carried 152. Margarine 153. Poker stake 154. Become aware of 155. Nation 156. Sign gas 157. Lascivious look 158. Pub measures DOWN 1. Try to get 2. Light-beam device 3. Communion table 4. Astonish 5. Harden 6. Commence 7. Damage 8. Wrath 9. Deli meat 10. Great victory 11. Disencumber 12. -- of March 13. Supermarket sign 14. Vocal vibrato 15. Pole 16. In the company of 17. Alma -19. Knee-jerk reaction 23. -- Scotia 28. Edge 31. Trouble 33. Prepare to fire 35. Print measures 38. Chinese dynasty 39. Magnificent 40. Run off to wed 42. Daring 44. Helsinki native 45. Gin and -46. Wallach or Whitney 48. Adams or Falco 49. Swamp bird 50. Make ready, for short 51. Stylist 52. Son of Jacob and Leah 54. The Gobi, e.g.

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73. Bishop’s headdress 74. Assert 75. Lair 76. Brazen 79. Cereal grass 80. Bowling item 81. Cask 83. Bread variety 84. Stab

85. Puts into office 86. Coq au -89. Great fear 91. Food and drink 92. A deadly sin 95. Depot (abbr.) 97. Light brown 98. Winglike parts 100. Showy flower

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MINI-REVIEWS & LOCAL SHOWTIMES OF CURRENT MOVIES ON SCREEN NOW

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“Oblivion” HHH STARRING: Tom Cruise, Olga Kurylenko, Andrea Riseborough, Morgan Freeman PLOT: A maintenance worker (Cruise) left behind to repair robots on a postApocalyptic Earth sees a spacecraft drop from the sky. He discovers a life pod containing a woman (Kurylenko) who has been in suspended animation for 60 years, and he recognizes her from his dreams. RATING: PG-13 for science-iction action violence, brief strong language and some sexuality and nudity TIME: 2 hours, 6 minutes VERDICT: This science-iction opus comes from the same man, Joseph Kosinski, who directed “TRON: Legacy.” Whatever else you can say about him, Kosinski is a genius at building fantastic worlds for the screen. The production design and special effects are outstanding, creating a chilling dystopian wasteland contrasted by the shining futuristic architecture of Cruise’s existence. Typical of heroes in post-apocalyptic science iction, Cruise is living a lie. As the truth is revealed to him, the plot becomes more and more implausible as it deploys nearly every plot twist ever used in science iction. The irst hour is amazing to see, though. British actress Andrea Riseborough and Morgan Freeman co-star. – Jeffrey

Westhoff, Northwest Herald

“Pain & Gain” HH

STARRING: Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, Anthony Mackie, Tony Shalhoub PLOT: Three Miami bodybuilders (Wahlberg, Johnson and Mackie) with low IQs and lower scruples kidnap a millionaire sub shop owner (Shalhoub) and plan to steal his money and property. When they fail to kill him, things

“THE BIG WEDDING”

THEATERS Classic Cinemas Woodstock 209 Main St., Woodstock, 815-338-8555 www.classiccinemas.com AMC Lake in the Hills 12 Randall Road, Lake in the Hills, 800-fandango www.amctheatres.com/LakeHills McHenry Downtown Theatre 1204 N. Green St., McHenry, 815-578-0500 http://cyouatthemovies.com Regal Cinemas 5600 W. Route 14, Crystal Lake, 800-fandango www.regmovies.com

RATINGS HHHH - Excellent HHH - Recommended HH - Not recommended H - Awful spin terribly out of control. RATING: R for bloody violence, crude sexual content, nudity, language throughout and drug use TIME: 2 hours, 10 minutes VERDICT: After nearly 20 years of blockbuster budgets, giant robots, islands full of clones and wall-to-wall visual effects, Michael Bay makes a deliberate attempt to return to the low-budget, low-tech days of his irst (and best) movie, “Bad Boys.” He may have cut the budget, but the excesses of his crass views and boorish humor remain. Nearly every character is treated as an object of ridicule, the victims more so than the criminals. The true story is so twisted that Bay can’t screw it up completely, and Johnson gives a nuanced comic performance amid the bedlam. – Jeffrey Westhoff,

“G.I. JOE: RETALIATION”

“OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN”

Sunday, April 28 AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 10:15, 11:15 a.m., 12:40, 3:05, 5:25, 6:45, 7:40 p.m. Classic Cinemas Carpentersville 1:00, 3:05, 5:10, 7:15, 9:20 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 11:45 a.m., 2:10, 4:25, 7:30, 9:50 p.m.

Sunday, April 28 AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 10:35 a.m., 1:20, 4:05 p.m. Classic Cinemas Carpentersville 12:00, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 2D: 11:35 a.m., 2:20, 4:55, 7:40 p.m.; 3D: 9:45 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – 11:10 a.m., 2:15, 5:05, 7:50, 10:35 p.m.

“THE CROODS”

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AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 10:45 a.m., 1:15, 3:55, 6:40 p.m. Classic Cinemas Carpentersville 12:00, 2:15, 4:30, 6:45, 9:00 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 2D: 12:25, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45 p.m.; 3D: 10:15 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – 12:35, 6:20 p.m.

“EVIL DEAD”

Sunday, April 28 AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 10:40 a.m., 1:35, 4:35, 7:45 p.m. Classic Cinemas Carpentersville 1:40, 4:25, 7:10, 9:55 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 11:00 a.m., 12:00, 2:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 8:00, 10:00, 11:00 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville 1:15, 4:00, 6:45, 9:30 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 11:05 a.m., 1:55, 4:50, 7:55, 10:50 p.m.

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“OBLIVION”

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, 9:40 p.m.

Sunday, April 28

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 10:50 a.m., 1:45, 4:40, 7:35 p.m. Classic Cinemas Carpentersville 1:30, 4:15, 7:00, 9:45 p.m. Classic Cinemas Woodstock - 1:30, 4:15, 7:00 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 12:10, 3:10, 7:10, 10:10 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Carpentersville 1:00, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 2D: 12:05 p.m.; 3D: 3:05, 6:40 p.m.

Sunday, April 28

“PAIN & GAIN”

Regal Cinemas – 10:25 p.m.

“42”

“OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL”

“JURASSIC PARK 3D”

Sunday, April 28 Classic Cinemas Carpentersville 2:00, 5:25, 7:35, 9:45 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 3:35, 9:20 p.m.

Sunday, April 28

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 10:30, 11:30 a.m., 1:25, 2:25, 4:20, 5:20, 7:15, 8:15 p.m. Classic Cinemas Carpentersville 1:00, 2:00, 3:40, 4:40, 6:20, 7:20, 9:00, 10:00 p.m. Classic Cinemas Woodstock - 2:00, 4:40, 7:20 p.m. McHenry Downtown Theatre - 1:15, 4:00, 6:45 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 11:30 a.m., 12:20, 2:30, 3:20, 6:30, 7:20, 9:30, 10:20 p.m.

Regal Cinemas – 12:40, 3:50, 7:15, 10:30 p.m.

“SCARY MOVIE 5” Sunday, April 28 AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 1:30, 3:40, 5:50, 8:00 p.m. Classic Cinemas Carpentersville 12:00, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00, 10:00 p.m. McHenry Downtown Theatre - 1:30, 4:15, 7:00 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 11:20 a.m., 1:40, 4:00, 7:05, 9:40 p.m.

Northwest Herald “C” You At The Movies - McHenry Downtown Theatre

• OUTDOORS Continued from page 20 Go beyond your deck Don’t forget to light the far reaches of your yard, Lambton said. It will make your property feel bigger and banish the feeling of being enveloped by darkness when you entertain outside. It costs little to place a few small, solar-powered lights at the bases of trees and shrubs.

He also suggests attaching a few to tree branches. “And I love to uplight ornamental grasses,” Lambton said. “It adds nice depth to the yard.”

Don’t forget the fire Fire pits of all sizes – from huge outdoor fireplaces to small tabletop containers – provide golden, flickering light for your outdoor space. Display a collection of pillar candles in varying sizes (battery-powered or real), ei-

ther clustered on their own or tucked inside large, glass lanterns to “add a bit of sparkle” to your yard, Andrews said. Or create an outdoor chandelier with candles: “I tend to try my hand at rustic do-ityourself ideas,” Flynn said. “In my own outdoor dining room, I suspended a candelabra made from reclaimed pine planks, rope, mason jars and tea lights above the dining table. When my family comes over for pizza night,

it creates the perfect ambience.”

Combine safety, beauty Home improvement stores and websites offer a huge array of options to add beauty while making your space safer. And what about the safety of leaving lighting out in all weather? If it’s outdoor-rated, Andrews said, it should be fine. But keep your climate in mind.

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Stylish lighting options keep outside bright and cozy past dusk By MELISSA RAYWORTH The Associated Press

any Americans have embraced outdoor decorating, filling their yards with fluffy sofas, gleaming end tables and even outdoor rugs. But what happens when the sun goes down? Chris Lambton, landscape designer and host of HGTV’s “Going Yard,” advises his clients to give as much thought to the lighting of their outdoor space as they do to the furnishings. Forget yesterday’s glaring porch light, he said. You now can choose from a wide range of much subtler lighting options. Many are inexpensive and stylish enough to quickly turn a basic patio into a chic entertaining space. Here Lambton and two other outdoor decorating experts – Los Angeles-based designers Jeff Andrews and Brian Patrick Flynn – offer advice on the newest, most attractive and safest options for outdoor lighting.

Indulge your indoor style Many indoor furniture designs and fabrics are now available as outdoor items, Lambton said, and the same goes for lighting. Companies are creating outdoor versions of their most popular indoor lamps and fixtures.

Flynn is a fan of outdoor chandeliers on patios or decks that are covered: “They’re an excellent way to make any humdrum outdoor space feel like an actual room.” But, he said, choose wisely: “To get them right, you’ve got to take scale and proportion into consideration. Install one that’s too small, and it will look like an afterthought. Install one that’s too big or hangs too low, and it will completely overwhelm the space.” Flynn also recommends using floor lamps and table lamps designed for outdoor use. Prices vary widely (from more than $1,000 to less than $100), so he suggests hunting online for deals and the perfect style. Another option: Create your own outdoor fixture. Many electricians can rewire your favorite indoor lighting to be safely used outside, Lambton said. “Search for whatever fixture you like,” he said, “then put an outdoor conduit in and attach it to a switch.”

Go vintage “Vintage is always a key to good lighting,” Andrews said, “indoors and outdoors.” “Recently, I got these really cool, inexpensive Moroccan lanterns” with a vintage look. Rather than simply displaying them on a table, he hung them from outdoor branches. “I had them wired for outside and hid the wires in the trees,” he said. When the vintage lanterns glow from the tree

branches at night, it gives the yard a “romantic and kind of European feel.”

Forget the flood light Rather than one or two bright porch lights, all three designers suggest using a variety of softer lights. Lambton has used faux stone blocks with LED lights hidden inside, alongside traditional lighting. Flynn has done the same with illuminated planters. “Sneaking in ambient light in unexpected ways is something I love to do,” Flynn said. “In Los Angeles, I turned the middle of a family’s Los Feliz backyard into a full-fledged family room, comfy sectional sofa and all. To bring light to the space, I used modern, plastic planters that light up. They have cords on the back of them and connect to exterior outlets. Once turned on, a light bulb inside the transparent plastic illuminates and the entire area glows softly. This is so genius because it requires no electrician whatsoever.” Even simpler options: thin strips of lights that can be attached along the underside of deck railings, or strands of lights in the shape of everything from simple bulbs to stars, hearts or jalapeno peppers strung overhead. No matter which style of light you choose, Andrews said, add dimmers to your outdoor light switches. “Everything in the world,” he said, “needs to be on a dimmer.”

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