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Much work preceded crack bust Investigation of suspected trafficking ring part of local partnership targeting hard drugs By JILLIAN DUCHNOWSKI jduchnowski@shawmedia.com Police spent hundreds of hours following about a dozen people they suspected of trafficking crack cocaine in DeKalb County. The investigation started in January with a tip. On separate occasions, police arranged for an informant to buy less than a gram of cocaine from two Chicago men, according to court records and police. From there, they

said they tried to unravel a crack supply ring of suspected users, two suspected drug runners and Terry M. Griffin, a 31-year-old Chicago man with suspected gang ties. Ten DeKalb County residents and one of the suspected drug runners – Antonnio B. Sanders, 31, of Chicago – were arrested Tuesday. Two other local residents were arrested earlier in the investigation. Griffin and Christopher E. Bell, 29, of Chicago,

Arrested on felony drug charges this week • Antonnio B. Sanders, 31, of Chicago • Christopher J. Stogsdill, 45, of Sycamore • James B. Phillips, 55, of DeKalb • Jason Coppens, 38, of DeKalb • Brian D. Ottenhausen, 40, of DeKalb • Eldridge D. Moore, 62, of

Sycamore • Terence J. Low, 57, of DeKalb • Ronald Bannister, 40, of DeKalb • Christopher K. Riggs, 36, of DeKalb • Dianatha Hardesty, 50, of DeKalb • Andrew Burkett, 58, of DeKalb

are wanted on multiple felony charges.

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police time, 15 new felony cases and few seized drugs. Cocaine and crack are not as prevalent in DeKalb County as marijuana, but police leaders hope these arrests are the first in a long series of proactive police efforts targeting hard drugs. “I’d like the message to be: ‘You come here to do it, we’re going to do everything we can to not only eradicate you, but prosecute you and incarcerate you,’ ” DeKalb Police Chief Gene Lowery said.

Povlsen has long history of DeKalb public service By DAVID THOMAS dthomas@shawmedia.com

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Mayor Kris Povlsen (left) receives a resolution commending and congratulating him for 16 years of service to the city as mayor and 2nd Ward alderman from 6th Ward Alderman David Baker at the April 22 DeKalb City Council meeting. Mayor Kris Povlsen looks at documents April 22 during his final DeKalb City Council meeting. Povlsen’s last day in office is Monday.

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DeKALB – During his 16-year tenure on the City Council, Kris Povlsen never saw himself as a politician. He vowed to never let personal interest guide his decision-making, even if it meant losing a friendship. The minute he did so, he would resign. “I have lost friends. I have made decisions that I know have lost friends,” Povlsen said. “There are people who don’t speak to me to this day because of something I’ve done. ... That’s probably the guiding principle, is that I am not here for personal gain. I’m not here to make friends. “... I’m here to make a decision based on what’s the best interest of the community. And I can honestly say I’ve always done that.” Monday marks the last day of Povlsen’s tenure as mayor, and possibly his last day in public office. Mayor-elect John Rey, along with Aldermen-elect Bill Finucane and Robert Snow, will be sworn in during a special ceremony at 6 p.m. Povlsen described his final days as mayor as bittersweet. He said he would miss the dayto-day interactions with the public and challenges of the day, but he’s looking forward to having more freedom. One thing Povlsen won’t miss, however, is the disappointment people have whenever legislation is enacted. “Managing a tight budget with community demands is really, really challenging, and I’m not going to miss that because a municipality can’t do everything for everyone,” Povlsen said. “Every time we put a budget together, there are aspects that are going to disappoint people.”

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Solid job gains ease fears about economy By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER The Associated Press WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy showed last month why it remains the envy of industrialized nations: In the face of tax increases and federal spending cuts, employers added a solid 165,000 jobs in April – and far more in February and March than anyone thought. The hiring in April drove down the unemployment rate to a four-year low of 7.5 percent and sent a reassuring sign that the U.S. job market is improving. The economy is benefiting from a resurgent housing market, rising consumer confidence and the Federal Reserve’s stimulus actions, which have helped lower borrowing costs and lift the stock mar- Voice your ket. opinion The stock market soared after the Labor Do you think Department issued the the economy is April jobs report Fristronger than it day. T h e D o w J o n e s was 6 months industrial average ago? Vote online at closed up 142 points, Daily-Chronicle. or nearly 1 percent, com. to a record a record 14,973. It briefly broke 15,000 for the first time. Coming after a poor March jobs report and some recent data showing economic weakness, the April figures helped ease fears that U.S. hiring might be slumping for a fourth straight year. “Businesses haven’t lost confidence yet,” said Sung Won Sohn, an economist at the Martin Smith School of Business at California State University. “Consumers are feeling better. The decent employment gains will add to the optimism and help lift future spending.” The Labor Department revised upward its estimate of job gains in February and March by a combined 114,000. It raised its estimate for February job gains from 268,000 to 332,000 and for March from 88,000 to 138,000.

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8 DAILY PLANNER Today NICE Food and Clothing Center: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, by appointment other days, at 346 S. County Line Road in Lee. This nondenominational food pantry serves the southwest part of DeKalb County and the southeast area of Lee County. 815-824-2228. It Is What It Is AA(C): 9 a.m. at St. Catherine’s Church, 340 S. Stott St., Genoa, 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. As Bill Sees It AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Learning to Live Al-Anon group: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Newman Catholic Center annex, Normal Road in DeKalb; llc904@hotmail.com. Narcotics Anonymous: 10 to 11 a.m. at United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St. in DeKalb; www.rragsna. org; 815-964-5959. Knights’ Saturday Burgers and More: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at DeKalb Knights of Columbus Club: 1336 E. Lincoln Highway. Open to the public. Burger buffet: Noon to 2 p.m. at Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St. The public is invited for lunch. DeKalb Masons 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff: Noon to 4 p.m. at the corner of South Fourth Street and Fairview Drive in DeKalb. $5 entry to taste and enjoy festivities, including food and beverages, dunk tank and games. Proceeds benefit Autism Speaks. Group Hope: Noon to 1:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 511 Russell Road in DeKalb. This free support and discussion meeting is for NIU students and DeKalb community residents. Community facilitators are sought to volunteer to help others. Contact Dr. Charles Smith, 815-398-9628 or visit www. grouphope.org or www.dbsalliance. org. Lightning games: 1:30 p.m. at Genoa Veterans Club, 311 S. Washington St.; www.genoavetshome. us or contact Cindy at crmcorn65@ yahoo.com or 815-751-1509. Monthly community family-style dinner: 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. seatings at Kingston United Methodist Church, 121 W. First St. Dessert is included. Donation is $9 for adults and $4 for children. Contact: Kingston UMC at 815-784-2010. Back to Basics AA(C): 6:30 p.m. at Cortland Methodist Church, 45 Chestnut St., Cortland. Last Saturday is open meeting. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. AA Speaker Open Meeting: 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Saturday Night AA(C): 10 p.m. at 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Sunday 24 Hours a Day AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Memories of DeKalb Ag: 2 to 4 p.m. at Nehring Gallery, Suite 204, 111 S. Second St., DeKalb. Free admission and open to all. www. dekalbalumni.org. Sandwich Swings!: 4 to 6 p.m. at Plano American Legion Post 395, 510 E. Dearborn St., Plano. Singles Welcome. Casual dress. Cash bar available. Admission costs $5 per person. 815-570-9004. Society for Creative Anachronism armored fighting practice: 4:30 p.m. behind Stevenson North at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. For Middle Ages-Renaissance history re-enactors. Visit www.carraigban.org or call 815739-5788 or 815-986-5403. Bread & Roses women’s chorus practice: 5:45 to 8 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb. For information, call Patty Rieman at 815-758-4897 or visit www. breadandroseschorus.org. DeKalb County Illinois NAACP Adult Chapter: 6 to 7 p.m. at New Hope Church at Twombly and Annie Glidden roads in DeKalb. Attendees discuss political, educational, social and economic equality to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. Contact: Kevin Chambliss at tiger39217@yahoo.com or 815-5017583. Steps And Traditions AA(C): 6 p.m. at Masonic Hall, Route 23, Genoa. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. No Longer Hopeless AA(C): 7:30 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor, DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Any Lengths AA(C): 8 p.m. at Federated Church, 612 W. State St., Sycamore, DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

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Waiting for recovery to reach county There sure was a lot of good economic news this week about a recovery that looks to finally be taking hold. But you can be forgiven for not noticing how much better things are here in DeKalb County. The Great Recession officially ended in 2009. Since then, Wall Street has rallied. We’ve seen the Dow Jones Industrial Average rebound more than 125 percent – it crossed 15,000 on Friday. The broader Standard and Poor’s 500 index crossed 1,600 for the first time in 13 years this week. That’s good news if you have a 401(k) account or otherwise invest in the stock market. If you don’t, or can’t afford to, they’re just numbers. Nationally, home sales data have been positive, with reports showing that there are actually more buyers than sellers. There have been reports of price increases for houses and even talk of another bubble growing in some markets. Those markets aren’t here in Illinois, where the backlog of foreclosures that have swamped the judicial system still leaves us with a substantial shadow inventory of homes. There are also many people who might want to sell their homes but can’t because they are so far underwater on their mortgages. According to a report this week, home prices for the Chicago market, which includes DeKalb County, were up 5.1 percent in February over a year ago, putting it 19th of the 20 markets tracked by the S&P/Case Shiller Index. The exciting news is that we might finally have “hit bottom,” but still it seems the only thing local homeowners can really count on to increase are their property tax bills. Gas prices have fallen nationally, according to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report released this week. The national average is $3.52 a gallon. But here in Illinois, they’re higher, thanks to the recent flooding – at least, that’s the excuse du jour. The average here: $3.95 a gallon – although thankfully, it’s a little cheaper on DeKalb Avenue or Sycamore Road. The national unemployment rate – not counting people who have given up looking for work – is at 7.5 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. But in DeKalb County it was 8.9 percent in March, according to the latest numbers from the Illinois Depart-

EDITOR’S NOTE Eric Olson ment of Employment Security. That was actually higher than during the same period a year ago, even though the local labor force shrunk. In today’s newspaper we reported on the planned closure of a manufacturing plant that will cost 75 jobs. The company, Ohio-based Commercial Vehicle Group, decided to close its Illinois plant and move the work to existing shops in Iowa. We also reported this week that consumers are more optimistic, a good sign considering that consumer spending drives 70 percent of the national economy. In light of how much the local results seem to lag the national picture, how much more optimistic can we really be? Ready to go: The Great Recession was brutal, and we were eager for the big bounce-back that usually follows a recession years ago. Instead, we got a “jobless recovery,” which is kind of like fat-free ice cream – it looks good, but it’s hardly satisfying. It’s time we see some results here in Illinois, and in DeKalb County, instead of just reading about them elsewhere. Maybe if our state’s legislators can ever come up with a resolution to the state’s pension crisis, they’ll look at what other states are doing to get in on this wave of recovery and help us join. Maybe. Lagging, not lost: Look, we really messed things up in the last decade. Blame whomever you like for it, the fact is people borrowed more money than they could ever hope to repay; businesses took risks they couldn’t afford to cover. When it came crashing down, there was a tremendous mess to clean up. Experts told us it wouldn’t be neatly sorted out in a year or two, and true enough, it still hasn’t been sorted out today. But we will get there, even here in Illinois. Things are never as good or as bad as they seem. Although the CVG plant is closing in DeKalb, we also reported this week that Japan-based Nippon Sharyo Manufacturing is expanding its rail car operation in Rochelle, a move

that will add 100 jobs to the area. It’s not in DeKalb County, but it’s not far, either. Will all of the people who work at CVG catch on at Nippon? No. But there are opportunities. Even our state’s dysfunctional government is showing signs of progress on a solution to the pension crisis that is bleeding our state dry, the first major hurdle to getting us on the road to recovery. Change appears to be coming. If better fortune hasn’t found you yet, hang in there. Nobody ever made money betting against America in the long term. Don’t expect that to change now. All quiet: Am I the only one wondering whether we’ll ever hear another word about that FBI search of the Northern Illinois University police station? The search happened almost two months ago, and there’s been nary a word spoken about it since. Federal investigators carted away seven years’ worth of records in a search that took all day. The federal search warrant explicitly named two people – former NIU Police Chief Donald Grady and Eddie Williams, the executive vice president of facilities and finance and chief of operations. The warrant explicitly sought any communication between the two related to background checks and criminal history for prospective tenants at Eden’s Gardens, a low-income housing development in DeKalb that Williams owns. Grady has been fired, and Williams remains on paid leave from his $303,684-a-year position. Wiliams has said through a spokesperson that he has no idea why the FBI made him a target. NIU spokesman Paul Palian says there’s no timeline for Williams’ return to his job. The university appears to be moving ahead to get things done in his absence, though. This week, NIU named Michael Mann assistant vice president of Budgeting and Finance. The final chapter of this story has yet to be written.

• Eric Olson is the editor of the Daily Chronicle. Reach him at 815-7564841, ext. 2257, email eolson@shawmedia.com, or follow him on Twitter @ DC_Editor.

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The Associated Press SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – President Barack Obama on Friday cast Mexico as a nation ready to take “its rightful place in the world” and move past the drug battles and violence that have defined its relationship with the United States. He then headed to Costa Rica to prod Central American leaders to tackle those same issues more aggressively. Obama’s three-day visit to Mexico and Costa Rica is his first to Latin America since winning a second presidential term in an election in which he gained the support of Hispanic Americans by a large margin. His trip is being followed with great interest by Hispanics in the U.S. as well as in Mexico, Central America and farther to the south. In Mexico in particular, he tried to set a new course for ties between the U.S. and its southern neighbor, eagerly promoting Mexico’s improving economy and its democracy. “A new Mexico is emerging,” Obama told a crowd of young people during a speech at Mexico City’s National Museum of Anthropology. “Mexico is also taking its rightful place in the world, on the world stage. Mexico is standing up for democracy not just here in Mexico but throughout the hemisphere. Mexico’s sharing expertise with neighbors across the Americas. When they face earthquakes or threats to their citizens or go to the polls to cast their votes, Mexico is there helping its neighbors.” Despite Obama’s rosy portrayal, Mexico’s high poverty rates have barely budged in recent years. Its economy

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President Barack Obama greets people Friday as he arrives to speak at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, Mexico. grew by only about a 1 percent rate in the first three months of 2013 and is not creating anywhere near the 1 million jobs annually it needs to employ young Mexicans entering the workforce. Without jobs or opportunities to study, many young people have become easier prey for recruitment by drug cartels. The president conceded his own country’s role in the troubles that have plagued Mexico, acknowledging that most guns used to commit crime in the country come from north of the border. A key cause for Mexico’s violence is the demand for illegal drugs in the U.S., Obama said, though he reiterated his opposition to legalization of such drugs, which some Latin American leaders

have called for. Still, the president pressed for the U.S. and Mexico to move beyond the “old stereotypes” of Mexico as a nation consumed by sensational violence and of the U.S. as a nation that seeks to impose itself on Mexico’s sovereignty. “In this relationship, there’s no senior partner or junior partner,” he said. “We are two equal partners.” The president has a domestic political incentive for trying to change America’s perception of Mexico. As Washington debates overhauling the nation’s immigration laws, Obama is seeking to convince the public and lawmakers that Mexico no longer poses the illegal immigration threat it once did.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lawmakers in South Carolina are trying to keep junk food out of the governor’s mansion. State senators inserted a clause in the 2013-14 budget plan that would bar Gov. Nikki Haley’s office and the Governor’s Mansion from buying junk food with public money, whether for employee treats or entertaining. The move was a response to state efforts to fight obesity by limiting what people can buy with money from food stamps. Those efforts would need federal approval. Democratic Sen. Darrell Jackson of Columbia pushed for the provision. He says it’s only fair for Haley to implement with her staff the healthy purchasing she’s promoting for poor people.

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DeKalb high schoolers to sell plants By DAVID THOMAS dthomas@shawmedia.com DeKALB – For months, DeKalb High School students have been getting down to the nitty gritty of the horticulture business in Joe Neville’s class. In one part of the greenhouse on the north side of DHS, sophomore Broderick Seldal was working with other students to mix together dirt, wood chips and volcanic rock to make potting soil. “Most of my friends took it before,” Seldal said when asked why he was taking the class. “They learned a lot.” The flowers and plants Seldal and other students have planted will be available for sale Wednesday and Thursday

If you go The DHS Flower Sale will be at the DHS Greenhouse from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. n Smaller plants will be between 50 cents to $1. n Vegetable plants will be between $2 or $3. n Larger plants will be $4. at the high school. Sarah Peterson, an agriculture instructor and FFA advisor at DHS, said all of the proceeds will go toward making the horticulture program self-sufficient. Smaller plants will be priced between 50 cents and $1, Peterson said. Vegetable plants the

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After replanting them into a larger container, Danny Lamanski, a junior at DeKalb High School, moves two marigolds to a flow table inside the greenhouse. students have grown in class will be priced between $2 and $3.

Larger plants will be priced at $4. “It’s a way for the students

to see every aspect of the horticulture program,” Peterson said, with students studying everything from the science to the business end of horticulture. But the projects the students have undertaken go beyond simple potted plants. Seldal was one of the students who helped Neville build a pond with a working water system in the back of the greenhouse. “It’s something I can say that I did,” Seldal said. Sophomore Cole Banta and other students built a hydroponics system to grow tomatoes, squash and cucumbers. They also made their own nutrient mix for the system. The tomatoes grew faster and larger than Banta expected.

“It shades out everything,” Banta said. Although he’s still working on it, Neville said his students will probably have to choose and study a type of nontraditional plant growth system for the final exam. Some of the students have already shown that skill. The greenhouse features a hydroponics system, drip irrigation system and gravity flooding system some of the students have built. Even if they don’t end up in a horticulture career, Peterson hopes the students walk away with an appreciation for the food they see in the supermarket. “It’s really great for these kids to see where their food comes from and how it’s grown,” Peterson said.

Commercial Vehicle Group closing By STEPHANIE HICKMAN shickman@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Commercial Vehicle Group Inc. could be on its way out of DeKalb later this year. The Ohio-based vehicle supply company announced its plans to close its wire-harness assembly plant at 310 Dietz Ave., west of the intersection of Pleasant Street and Peace Road, in a news release Friday. The factory is expected to close in the third quarter of 2013, leaving 75 workers without jobs. “We regret having to close our DeKalb facility and understand the impact this action will have on our employees and their families,” Kevin Frailey, the company’s president and general manager of electrical systems, said in a statement. “However, following a longterm, extensive analysis of our business and changing customer needs, it is a step we have to take to keep CVG an efficient and cost-effective competitor in an evolving global economy.” The plant’s production will be moved to facilities in Edgewood, Iowa, and Monona, Iowa.

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Commercial Vehicle Group Inc. plans to close its DeKalb manufacturing facility at 310 Dietz Ave. Paul Borek, executive director of the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation, said he spoke with company officials in March, but they gave no indication about any imminent changes to the facility. “We’re very disappointed about the plant closure announcement and we’re concerned about the hardship on workers and families,” he said. “However, we’re optimistic the economy can absorb this action.” The facility’s closure comes at a time when positive economic trends have been bolstering the county’s workforce, as many DeKalb County man-

8LOCAL BRIEFS Farewell ceremony Monday for NIU’s Peters DeKALB – Northern Illinois University will honor outgoing President John Peters with a ceremony from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday. “Honoring the Legacy – A Communiversity Farewell to John Peters” will be held near the East Lagoon and the Davis Hall Fountain on the college campus, according to a news release. The formal program will start at 4:30 p.m. After 13 years, Peters is retiring June 30. Douglas Baker, provost and executive vice president at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, will replace him. Parking is available in the Music Building lot on College Avenue or in Lot 12, located off Castle Drive just north of Lincoln Highway. Those unable to attend who wish to share special memories or send well-wishes to John and Barbara Peters can email those to petersfarewell@niu.edu. Events scheduled in downtown Sycamore SYCAMORE – Businesses in downtown Sycamore will be open late May 14 as part of a seasonal program organized by the city and the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce.

Tuesdays on the Town will feature a variety of activities on the second Tuesday of each month through September, according to a news release. The city will host a Touch-A-Truck event with police, fire and public works vehicles from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 14. The May 14 event will include a performance by the Sycamore High School Marching Band and a visit with the Midwest K-9 Emergency Response Team. For more information, see www.discoversycamore.com.

Stream cleanup on Mother’s Day in DeKalb DeKALB – Volunteers are going to gather at 8 a.m. May 12 to clear garbage from the Nature Trail and the nearby stream. The trail has been exposed to more litter since trees and other foliage were cut from the area last year, organizers said. The litter has gathered in a stream that empties into the Kishwaukee River. Volunteers should wear boots and gloves; bags will be provided. Volunteers should gather at Castle Bank at Greenwood Acres Drive and Sycamore Road in DeKalb. – Daily Chronicle

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ufacturers are hiring, he said. “Despite this [economic] improvement, it doesn’t mean an individual company doesn’t have to make adjustments in the face of competition at times,” Borek said. Borek said the operators of Illinois WorkNet Center, at 1701 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, are prepared to assist the Commercial Vehicle Group workers with job searching and training resources. But he hopes there might still be an opportunity to salvage the plant in some way. “We do want to determine if there’s anything that can be done to maintain this operation,” he said.

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Judge reverses decision to free terror suspect By MICHAEL TARM The Associated Press CHICAGO – A federal judge Friday quashed another judge’s surprise order to release an Illinois teenager pending trial on charges he sought to join al-Qaida-linked militants in Syria. Abdella Ahmad Tounisi, 18, of Aurora, posed a potential threat not just to Illinois and the U.S. but to “the entire world community,” said U.S. District Judge Edmond Chang. Standing in court in orange jail garb and his legs shackled, Tounisi showed no emotion at the ruling, which snuffed out his chance at freedom as he awaits trial. But his mother, Seham Tounisi, was distraught,

8OBITUARIES JERRY B. CARROLL Born: April 28, 1943, in rural Murray, Ky. Died: April 30, 2013, in DeKalb, Ill. DeKALB – Jerry Blake Carroll, 70, of DeKalb, Ill., died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb. Born April 28, 1943, in Murray, Ky., the son of Wymer and Wilma (Lovett) Carroll, Jerry married Patsy Maness on April 25, 1972. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Jerry was a laborer and a cement finisher for many years, and was a member of Labor Union Local 32 of Rockford, American Legion Post 66, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Moose Club of DeKalb. He is survived by his sons, Blake (Nichola) Carroll of California, Jerry (Linda) Carroll Jr. of Lakeland, Fla., and Randy (Toni) Carroll of Guyton, Ga.; grandchildren, Sarah, Adeline, Isaiah and Joshua; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy, in 2011; his parents; and his sister, Martha Sommerville. The memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at Anderson Funeral Home, DeKalb, with full military rites. The visitation will be from 5 p.m. May 25 until the service. A reception at American Legion Post 66 will follow. Interment of cremated remains will be at a later date at Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jerry B. Carroll Memorial Fund, sent in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, IL 60115. For information, visit www. AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022. To sign the online guest book, visit www.legacy.com/daily-chronicle.

WILDA JEANETTE ‘PEGGY’ GILBERTSON Born: Dec. 5, 1922, in Leland, Ill. Died: May 1, 2013, in Yorkville, Ill. NEWARK – Wilda Jeanette “Peggy” Gilbertson, 90, of Newark died Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at Hillside Rehabilitation & Care Center, Yorkville. She was born Dec. 5, 1922, on the family farm near Leland, to Harry Wilder and Edyth Laura (Hansen) Wesson. She attended the “Wesson School” until the eighth grade. She was a graduate of Leland Community High School, received a two-year teaching degree from Illinois State Normal University and then a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University. In 1943, she began her teaching career in Leland at a one-room school house. On Feb. 12, 1943, she married Sherwin Gerald Gilbertson in rural Leland; Sherwin passed Feb. 16, 1992. She taught school in Lisbon, Yorkville and Newark, and after retirement served as the Big Grove tax assessor for eight years. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Plano, Newark Women’s Club, Friends of the Charles B. Phillips Library and the American Legion Auxiliary for 65 years, served as treasurer for the Retired Teachers Association for

crying as she left the Chicago courtroom and leaning against her husband, Ahmad Tounisi. A woman with them said, “This is unfair!” On Thursday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Daniel Martin ruled Tounisi could be released on home confinement. He stayed his own order to give the government 24 hours to appeal. The American-born Tounisi was snared in an Internet sting after contacting a sham website set up by the FBI purporting to connect would-be fighters with terrorists, according to court filings. He was arrested at O’Hare International Airport last month as he allegedly prepared for the first leg of a trip to

Syria to join Jabhat al-Nusrah. Judge Chang cited emails in which Tounisi allegedly stated his intention to join the Qaida-affiliated group fighting Syrian President Bashar Assad’s regime. That suggests “the defendant was knowingly attempting to join this group – a very dangerous group,” Chang said. To drive home Tounisi’s apparent determination and resourcefulness, prosecutor William Ridgway said the cashstrapped teen even managed to divert financial aid to attend the College of DuPage in suburban Chicago to pay for his plane ticket. Even after worried family members had told Tounisi he

“will be killing [his] mother” by persisting in plans to travel abroad, he pushed ahead, the judge said. The judge also cited Tounisi’s friend, Adel Daoud, who was arrested last year for allegedly trying to detonate a device he thought was a bomb outside a Chicago bar. Daoud has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors say Tounisi helped brainstorm potential targets with Daoud, though Tounisi was never charged in that case. Chang said an FBI interview with Tounisi about AP photo Daoud last year should have Family and supporters of 18-year-old Abdella Ahmad Tounisi, includso frightened Tounisi as to make other alleged plots un- ing his father, Ahmad Tounisi (left), leave federal court Thursday in Chicago. thinkable to him.

8POLICE REPORTS several years and had served on the United Way Board of Kendall County. She always enjoyed being with her family, bird watching, camping, gardening, bridge club and horseback riding, especially her favorite horses, “Midge” and “Pet.” She is survived by her two daughters, Kristi (Richard) Whitfield of Newark and Lori (Jon) Runkle of Yorkville; two sons, Craig (Jean) Gilbertson of DeKalb and Brett (Gloria) Gilbertson of Yorkville; nine grandchildren, Kalli Whitfield, Laura Whitfield, Gina Gilbertson, Luke Gilbertson, Sonja Gilbertson, Kristin Gilbertson, Julia Runkle, Joseph Runkle and Jillian Runkle; and two great-grandchildren, Kayla Close and Kane Stilson. In June, another great-granddaughter will join the family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherwin; a grandson, Joel Gilbertson; two sisters, Vivian Shaul and Beatrice Hetland; and two brothers, Wayne Wesson and Heston Wesson. The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 6, at Gabel-Dunn Funeral Home Ltd., 102 S. Johnson St., Newark, IL 60541-0623; 815-695-5131. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, at First Lutheran Church, 200 N. Center St., Plano, IL 60545, with the Rev. Bruce Booher officiating. Interment will be in Millington-Newark Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Memorials can be directed to the Friends of the Charles B. Phillips Library or the First Lutheran Church. To sign the online guest book, visit www.legacy.com/daily-chronicle.

JOANNE RUTH SCHEPLER Born: Sept. 25, 1937, in Rochelle, Ill. Died: May 1, 2013, in Sycamore, Ill. SYCAMORE – Joanne Ruth Schepler, 75, of Sycamore, Ill., passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born Sept. 25, 1937, in Rochelle, the daughter of Richard and Anna (Bischoff) Zimmerman, Joanne

married Howard Evans Schepler on March 1, 1958, in Rochelle. She was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. John in Sycamore. Joanne could be found rooting for her grandchildren, keeping careful stats. She was an avid high school sports fan and booster. She especially enjoyed watching her grandchildren participate in the sports events and other school activities. She is survived by her daughters, Lynda (Teresa Cason) Schepler of Milsboro, Del., Lori (David) Hampton of Sycamore and Leann (Douglass) Thompson of Creston; son, William (Susan) Schepler of Sycamore; six grandchildren, Shannon (Matt) Sullivan, Peter Thompson, Amanda Thompson, Jason Schepler, Justine Schepler and Dave Hampton Jr.; four great-grandchildren, Kassidy and Vanessa Ferguson, and Ben and Lucas Sullivan; sister, Barbara (Dale) Whitsell of Elgin; brother, Melvin (Ruth) Zimmerman of the Villages, Fla.; brother-in-law, Tom Mueller of Mesa, Ariz.; sister-inlaw, Marlene (Jim) Ludolph; cats, Sadie and Pumpkin; and 14 nieces and nephews. Joanne was preceded in death by her husband, Howard, in 2007; infant daughter, Lucette Margaret Schepler; parents; sister, Marilyn Mueller; brother, Gerald Zimmerman; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Wilbur and Margaret Schepler. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 6, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. John, 26555 Brickville Road, Sycamore, with Pastor Robert Weinhold officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. before the funeral service at the church. Interment will be in Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb. Memorials can be made to DeKalb County Hospice. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to DeKalb County Hospice for their loving care of Joanne. Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., Quiram Sycamore Chapel, 1245 Somonauk St., Sycamore, IL 60178. To share a memory or condolence, visit www.olsonfh. com; 815-895-6589. To sign the online guest book, visit www.legacy.com/daily-chronicle.

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CHICAGO – A government audit finds that Chicago’s animal shelter is understaffed compared to recommended standards. The report says staffing is about 30 percent below what’s recommended by the National Animal Control Association. Officials at the city animal shelter responded to the report saying they plan to hire about 10 more part-time animal care clerks by the end

Lt. gov. wants committee to study school funding SPRINGFIELD – Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon is encouraging lawmakers to create a committee to study how Illinois funds education and recommend ways to improve it. In a statement Thursday Simon says the General Assembly should pass a resolution sponsored by Sen. Andy Manar, a Democrat from Bunker Hill. The resolution would create

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CHICAGO – A former loan officer has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for his part in a mortgage fraud scheme in which he enriched himself with more than $700,000. Fred Haywood, of Chicago, was also ordered at Thursday’s sentencing to pay more than $1.4 million in restitution to various

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Mayor, Ill. lawmakers make case for casino By SOPHIA TAREEN The Associated Press CHICAGO – Visitors to the nation’s third-largest city are usually spotted wandering the Magnificent Mile, snapping pictures of the Willis Tower and sampling Chicago-style deep dish pizza, but if some persistent Illinois lawmakers and Mayor Rahm Emanuel get their way, a glitzy casino would be on their agenda, too. Trying to land a Chicago casino has become an annual sticking point, despite political gusto from mayors and legislators who want to expand gambling in Illinois. Gov. Pat Quinn has axed two gambling bills and invoked images of infiltrating “mobsters.” Along that same theme, the head of the Illinois Gaming Board said the pending plan is inherently problematic because of the way a Chicago casino will be managed. Still, the latest bill – which recently cleared the Illinois Senate and also would allow slot machines located in lounges at O’Hare and Midway – appears to have the best chance yet. For the first time, Quinn signaled his support for gaming in a major speech, saying this year that he’d be open to

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Israel launches an airstrike into Syria By LOLITA C. BALDOR The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Israel launched an airstrike into Syria, apparently targeting a suspected weapons site, U.S. officials said Friday night. The strike occurred overnight Thursday into Friday, the officials told The Associated Press. It did not appear that a chemical weapons site was targeted, they said, and one official said the strike appeared to have hit a warehouse. The U.S. officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. Israel has targeted weapons in the past that it believes are being delivered to the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah. Earlier this week, Hezbollah leader Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah said his group would assist Syrian President

Bashar Assad if needed in the effort to put down a 2-year-old uprising. Israeli Embassy spokesman Aaron Sagui would not comment Friday night specifically on the report of an Israeli strike into Syria. “What we can say is that Israel is determined to prevent the transfer of chemical weapons or other game-changing weaponry by the Syrian regime to terrorists, specially to Hezbollah in Lebanon,” Sagui said in an email to the AP. In 2007, Israeli jets bombed a suspected nuclear reactor site along the Euphrates River in northeastern Syria, an attack that embarrassed and jolted the Assad regime and led to a buildup of the Syrian air defense system. Russia provided the hardware for the defense systems upgrade and continues to be a reliable supplier of military equipment to the Assad regime.

Local officers helped seize 110 pounds of methamphetamine • DRUG RING Continued from page A1 That makes the DeKalb city and county law enforcement’s partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration and K-9 officers more important. Both the sheriff’s department and DeKalb police have an officer affiliated with the DEA; they have broader jurisdiction to arrest people and access to a greater intelligence network. Meanwhile, the sheriff office’s two drug-sniffing dogs are trained to detect an assortment of narcotics, and DeKalb police hope to add a K-9 officer this year. Working with the DEA,

local officers helped seize 110 pounds of methamphetamine, including a pound in DeKalb; 4.5 pounds of heroin, and more than $500,000 in cash in 2012, Dumdie said. Not all of those drugs were bound for DeKalb County, but the task force disrupted drug traffic throughout the regional supply network, which includes Elgin, Aurora and Chicago, Dumdie said. “There’s no question in our mind that, yes, we may not always be in the city, but if we take care of things on a regional level, it does have a trickle-down effect,” Dumdie said. In the recent crack conspiracy cases, once police gathered information through the

informant, they mostly spied on people they thought were involved with the drug operation, Dumdie said. The drug conspiracy charges allege that those involved discussed drug deals over the telephone and met in DeKalb County on specific days. Court records indicate police watched meetings between the suspects in March in the 900 block of North 14th Street, DeKalb; near Oakwood and 14th streets in DeKalb; in the 300 block of North Eighth Street in DeKalb; and in a parking lot in the 1400 block of West Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Police said they watched other meetings in March at Greenbrier and Russell

Memories

One year ago, April 30, 2012, at 9:04 AM, I lost a truly remarkable lady, Judith Ann Campbell is her name. Judy taught me how not only to love her but also my fellow man. I hope I am up to the task. People who knew Judy will tell you she had a special smile that made you feel good all over. Judy would never pass you, or even a stranger, without giving a smile and a “hello.” I miss that smile of hers and the love she gave me. It has been an honor, a privilege, and, most of all, a blessing from God to have known her, to have loved her, and be loved by her. Love you, Judy. Carlos

I sit alone and wonder, what future awaits for me, For I am so sad and lonely, I think of what it might be. I truly believe I will never, meet another one like you, For the love we had for each other, was so good and true. I will always remember, you had that wonderful smile, And how it made me so happy, for such a long, long while. When you came into my life, you took away my pain and sorrow, And taught me how to love today, and not worry about tomorrow. For in an old country song is sung, That if you wait for tomorrow, it may never come. At night time, when I’m alone and sad, I try to think about, the special times we had. In the simple evening drives, in your little car we went, Just to have you by my side, was a gift from heaven sent. In this little poem I write, for everyone to see Just how much I loved you, and what you meant to me. You were my sweetheart, my companion and my best friend, And the love we had for each other, will surely never end. I fall asleep and dream, of the times we had together, And how we thought that life, would go on forever. I awake in the morning, from a dream-ﬁlled sleep, And realize that the future, are the memories that I keep. In loving memory of Judy Campbell Written by Carlos Woolbright

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roads in DeKalb; in the the 2300 block of Sycamore Road, DeKalb; and in the 1300 block of DeKalb Avenue in Sycamore. For their efforts, they were able to file low-level felony charges typically punishable by up to three years in prison against 10 people and more serious charges against Bell, Griffin and Sanders. Police will watch how the evidence they gathered fares as the criminal cases progress in DeKalb County court, Dumdie said. “If we run into problems down the road, we’ll use that as a learning point,” Dumdie said. For his part, DeKalb County State’s Attorney Richard

Schmack declined to comment on the pending cases, or to speak generally on his approach to cases like them. But Dumdie and DeKalb County Drug Court Coordinator Marilyn Stromborg said prosecutors tend to differentiate between dealers and addicted users. “If they’ve been out here dealing before and we get them again, they deserve long prison sentences,” Dumdie said. “They had their opportunity to clean up and didn’t.” But drug court can offer a break for drug users who want to turn their life around, Stromborg said. The specialized court offers defendants reduced sentences in exchange for completing

a rigorous program that can include treatment, drug tests, frequent court dates and requirements based on their individual situations. Many of the local suspects arrested this week are in their 40s or 50s, while the typical drug court applicant is in his or her late 20s, Stromborg said. The typical applicant uses alcohol, marijuana or cocaine – or all three – while crack and heroin use are less common, Stromborg said. But age and drug use don’t always indicate how well someone will do in the program, Stromborg said. “It totally depends on the person,” Stromborg said. “We’ve had some hardcore addicts go through fairly fast.”

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China emerging as new force in drone warfare CHRISTOPHER BODEEN The Associated Press BEIJING – Determined to kill or capture a murderous Mekong River drug lord, China’s security forces considered a tactic they’d never tried before: calling a drone strike on his remote hideaway deep in the hills of Myanmar. The attack didn’t happen – the man was later captured and brought to China for trial – but the fact that authorities were considering such an option cast new light on China’s unmanned aerial vehicle program, which has been quietly percolating for years and now appears to be moving into over-

drive. Chinese aerospace firms have developed dozens of drones, known also as unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs. Many have appeared at air shows and military parades, including some that bear an uncanny resemblance to the Predator, Global Hawk and Reaper models used with deadly effect by the U.S. Air Force and CIA. Analysts say that although China still trails the U.S. and Israel, the industry leaders, its technology is maturing rapidly and on the cusp of widespread use for surveillance and combat strikes. “My sense is that China is moving into large-scale de-

ployments of UAVs,” said Ian Easton, co-author of a recent report on Chinese drones for the Project 2049 Institute security think tank. China’s move into largescale drone deployment displays its military’s growing sophistication and could challenge U.S. military dominance in the Asia-Pacific. It also could elevate the threat to neighbors with territorial disputes with Beijing, including Vietnam, Japan, India and the Philippines. China said its drones are capable of carrying bombs and missiles as well as conducting reconnaissance, potentially turning them into offensive weapons in a border conflict.

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Povlsen had considered retiring in ‘09 • POVLSEN Continued from page A1 He ran for the city council in 1997 looking for something different to do with his time. He had spent 21 years teaching Monday-night psychology class at Kishwaukee College. “I’ll trade my Monday nights from teaching college to being an alderman, whatever an alderman does,” Povlsen said. “I had never stepped foot in city hall. I had no idea what an alderman did. … Little did I realize it was more than Monday nights.” Povlsen’s wife, Jenine, said there were many nights where he would come home work only to dive into research for whatever the city happened to be discussing at the time. “It’s a lot of work,” Jenine Povlsen said. “It’s not a situation where you simply go in, collect a paycheck and leave. If you’re truly doing your job as a mayor or alderman, it’s public service.” It was at this point when Povlsen first met City Manager Mark Biernacki, who was then the city’s community development director. After being hired by the city in 2004, Biernacki said he interacted with Alderman Povlsen on a weekly basis.

“He was definitely a good steward of his ward, and a good steward of the city on becoming mayor,” Biernacki said. “He always did what was right for the city, not what was right for Kris Povlsen as a politician. He always set that aside.” One example Biernacki cited was the imposition of a citywide ban on smoking in public places. Povlsen pushed for the ban despite the impact it could have had on his career. Since his first election, the city has had to do more with less. Povlsen said the money the city takes in has not kept pace with the increased demand for public services. Povlsen said he was planning to retire after finishing his third term as alderman in 2009. He had considered running for mayor, but decided not to when he learned that then-Mayor Frank Van Buer planned to seek re-election. On July 23, 2008, Van Buer died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. In August, Povlsen was unanimously selected by the council to finish out his term. “When he passed away, I really felt that I wanted someone in that position that had the same values as Mayor Van Buer did,” Povlsen said. “He and I agreed on most, if not all

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8SKETCH VIEW

8OUR VIEW: THUMBS UP/THUMBS DOWN

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8GUEST VIEW

Business in Sycamore increases By KEN MUNDY More than 40 years ago, Mayor Red Johnson appointed me to the Public Library Board as treasurer and to the Police Pension Board of Trustees. After six terms as city treasurer and now into a third and final term as mayor, it still is an honor to serve the public trust. First things first, so credit goes to City Manager Brian Gregory, department heads, and all employees for bringing city services and projects to life for you. Gregory continues to provide professional city management, with more than 12 years of serving Sycamore. He is supported by the city council, mayor, departments and the community. The police department, under Police Chief Don Thomas, is proactive in community policing and protects life, limb, and property. Sycamore Fire House No. 2 continues to serve Sycamore well in terms of improved response times and as a comprehensive backup for Fire House No. 1. Fire Chief Pete Polarek continues to lead the Sycamore Fire Department. Public safety is a major city priority. Public Works Director Fred Busse leads

streets, water and sewer services. The city has approved for the fifth year an aggressive locally funded street improvement program at $2.4 million. Parts of 14 streets will be resurfaced this year. In addition, Bethany Road will be widened from Peace Road to Aster Drive. John Sauter directs the Building, Engineering and Code Division, and the city engineer is John Laskowski. Adam Orton continues as city treasurer/assistant to the city manager, and Dan Prombo has joined us as accounting supervisor in the finance office. Sandy Wright retired with years of loyal service in the finance office, and we wish her the best. Business is the heart and lifeblood of Sycamore, and the city is working with the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation, local businesses, chambers of commerce, Sycamore School District 427, Kishwaukee College, Northern Illinois University and other stakeholders to encourage workforce retention and expansion in Sycamore and the surrounding area. There is increased interest from prospective businesses that may choose Sycamore as their home.

Many young people excelled in academics, athletics and altruism as they worked at school, their athletic venues, church, home and in service groups to advance their own skills and to provide service to others. We congratulate, thank and support them, especially those graduates who will move on to the next chapter of their lives. Although every family, business, farm, school, government, church, temple and other entity with a budget struggles today, Sycamore has been and continues to be a diverse community with many resources and a “can do” attitude. Economic conditions appear to be slowly improving, but we have a ways to go yet, with more jobs needed. Folks here will weather the challenges we face, work through them and realize the importance of faith, family and friends as we continue. Sycamore’s a great place to grow up, learn, work, worship and enjoy living where “Life offers more.” Thanks for your trust and support.

• Ken Mundy is the mayor of Sycamore. He can be reached at 815-895-4517, or by email at kmundy@cityofsycamore.com.

The war on terror, up close and personal Living in the shadows of the ongoing war on terror are 1,715 American military people who lost limbs in Iraq and Afghanistan. A few of those brave folks lost all four limbs when bombs blew apart their bodies. In addition, there are now at least 20 new amputee victims because of the brutal terror bombing in Boston. When reality sinks in and the injured realize how dependent they are without all of their limbs, often there are severe psychological consequences. Many of the soldiers and Marines who lost limbs were self-reliant achievers who lived life on their own terms. The bombs changed all that. When I visit Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., I am struck by the determination of the amputees to put their lives back together. But the rehab process is exceedingly difficult for them and their families. Sometimes the wounded warrior feels guilty that his or her condition is bringing emotional pain to friends and family. You can see that in their eyes. They don’t feel sorry for themselves so much, but they are sad for those who love them. The United States is a great country, but we do have our failings. Providing for the severely wounded should be a top priority, but it is not. Responding to a lack of urgency on

VIEWS Bill O’Reilly the part of the Defense Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs, a private organization called The Independence Fund was started in 2007 to provide support for amputees. And now something amazing has happened. A small company in Michigan has invented the Action TrackChair, an all-terrain wheelchair that can literally go anywhere – on sand, in the forest, through shallow streams, you name it. The chairs are a high-tech marvel. Small switches give physically challenged folks almost full mobility and an acute sense of independence – thus the name of the fund. The chairs cost about $15,000 each, and therein lies the problem. The federal government is broke after wasting billions of taxpayer dollars on misguided overseas nation-building projects, social justice boondoggles here at home and failed green energy investments like Solyndra. Just this week, The New York Times reported that the CIA is giving millions of dollars in cash to Hamid Karzai, the cor-

rupt leader of Afghanistan. Karzai is a guy who would make Al Capone blush. If you took just 20 percent of the Karzai payoff money, you could buy every American military amputee a TrackChair. But that’s a pipedream. Not gonna happen. So we the people have to help our wounded warriors regain a semblance of control over their lives, because the federal government will not. I hope you check out the website IndependenceFund.org. We all need to right this wrong. The technology is available to help amputees, and there is no reason on Earth why every single person who needs a TrackChair shouldn’t have one. So let’s make this happen, people! We are Americans. We owe it to those who sacrificed their bodies for our country to do everything we can to help them. Finally, I’ve discussed the situation with President Barack Obama and believe that in the weeks to come a national effort will be launched to help the grievously wounded and their families. That story: still developing.

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

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Thumbs up: To the restoration of the Nature Trail. After a controversial clearing of trees and vegetation by ComEd within its easement for power lines along the DeKalb trail, representatives from ComEd, the DeKalb Park District, the DeKalb County Forest Preserve worked with area residents to develop a plan to replant along the trail. The forest preserve planted more than 100 shrubs along the trail a couple of weeks ago, and crews installed many more on Thursday. Some trees and native prairie seeding will follow. An important aspect of the plan is that it involves sustainable plants that will not grow tall enough to interfere with the power lines, so future clearing will not be necessary. There was considerable outcry when the area was clear-cut last year; it appears this solution will beautify the area in a sustainable way. Thumbs down: To Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, for his refusal to assert the state’s authority to regulate the concealed carry of firearms by properly trained gun owners. Quinn, a Chicago Democrat, says that the decision should be made at the municipal rather than state level. But that only opens the door for Chicago and other towns to continue to prohibit its citizens from carrying concealed weapons. That would maintain a status quo where only police and criminals have the guns. Thumbs up: For new owners at Starbusters in DeKalb. The establishment had been having difficulty in recent years. The new owners, one of whom owns other bars in Elmhurst and Villa Park, plan to change the name to Rosy’s Roadhouse. They also want to install new sound and lighting systems for the stage, overhaul the bar’s kitchen and bathrooms, and book more live music acts. We hope the new owners bring fresh ideas and energy to the location. Thumbs up: To Pappas Development for starting construction on the third building that company representatives planned along Sycamore Road. Brookview Terrace is being built behind Advance Auto Parts, 2151 Sycamore Road in DeKalb, and will hold seven commercial spaces and eight high-end apartments. Developer John Pappas figures there is a demand now for high-end, executive apartments, and we agree. We expect they wil be a delightful addition to DeKalb’s housing stock. Thumbs up: To Charlotte Richards and the many crossing guards who help local children get to and from school safely each day. Richards was commended this week by DeKalb police for stopping children from crossing the street as police cars raced past her intersection at Ridge Drive and Huntington Road last month. Being a crossing guard is often a thankless job and one that’s not easy, especially in the rain and snow. So when you see a crossing guard out on the corner, give them a smile and a wave. They deserve it.

8 ANOTHER VIEW

‘Red line’ still blurry in Syrian conflict Did they or didn’t they? No one seems to know with certainty. The White House said that U.S. intelligence officials believe that Syria likely has used chemical weapons on a small scale, in particular the deadly chemical sarin. Sarin is a chemical whose production and stockpiling has been outlawed for 20 years. It is a horrible weapon, one that no government of conscience would use, particularly against its own people. President Barack Obama has said that use of chemical warfare against opposition forces by President Bashar al-Assad’s regime would be crossing a “red line,” ostensibly one that would result in America stepping up its involvement in the Syrian civil war. The statement by the White House caught many by surprise, since administration officials such as Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel had downplayed Israel’s contentions that chemical agents had been used by Assad’s regime. Indications are that the Israeli intelligence was based on photographic evidence that was consistent with the effects of chemical poisoning. Britain and France also have concluded that Syria is using chemicals against the opposition. If Sarin has been used, it has been limited. Intelligence officials have noted a lack of mass casualties that might be expected from use of chemical weapons. The announcement was enough for some, including U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., to call for U.S. action, but the line that was crossed wasn’t red enough for the administration, which says U.S. intelligence has “varying degrees of confidence” that sarin is being used. The United States certainly doesn’t want to make a misstep here, but neither can we turn our back on our allies. If the line is blurry now, it will sharpen. Obama has clearly stated that use of chemical weapons in Syria is a game-changer, and there is no way to back away from that commitment. The Albany (Ga.) Herald

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7-DAY FORECAST

Low pressure will inally drift south taking most of the rain with it. There is still a chance of showers early, but surface winds will shift out of the east/ southeast warming temperatures up to near-normal. By Sunday, high pressure from Canada will build in drying out the atmosphere. In fact, high pressure will dominate our weather through next Wednesday.

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Winds: E 5-10 mph

Winds: S/SW 5-15 mph

Winds: S/SW 10-15 mph

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REGIONAL CITIES

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DeKalb through 4 p.m. yesterday

Temperature High ............................................................. 50° Low .............................................................. 38° Normal high ............................................. 66° Normal low ............................................... 44° Record high .............................. 83° in 2012 Record low ................................ 27° in 2005

Precipitation 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. ......... 0.49” Month to date ....................................... 0.49” Normal month to date ....................... 0.39” Year to date ......................................... 14.56” Normal year to date ............................ 8.95”

Sunrise today ................................ 5:47 a.m. Sunset tonight ............................. 7:57 p.m. Moonrise today ............................ 2:51 a.m. Moonset today ............................ 2:51 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow ........................ 5:46 a.m. Sunset tomorrow ........................ 7:58 p.m. Moonrise tomorrow ................... 3:20 a.m. Moonset tomorrow ................... 3:55 p.m.

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Dixon 64/48

Joliet 67/48

La Salle 67/50 Streator 68/50

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Evanston 63/48 Chicago 66/48

Aurora 65/47

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Waukegan 59/45

Arlington Heights 65/48

DeKalb 67/47

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Pontiac 67/50

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Kaneland’s Nate Dyer wins the shot put title to help the Knights win the Kane County Boys Track and Field Meet. PAGE B3

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8MORNING KICKOFF

DEKALB FOOTBALL

Brown gaining attention AP photo

Deng says illness more serious than flu DEERFIELD – Bulls forward Luol Deng made it clear Friday on Twitter that the illness that kept him out of a playoff game against the Brooklyn Nets was far more serious than the flu. He missed the Bulls’ loss in Game 6 on Thursday with what coach Tom Thibodeau said were flu-like symptoms. In one of a series of tweets from the hospital, Deng wrote: “It really upsets me that everyone thinks I would miss a game” because of the flu. He also confirmed he had a spinal tap to rule out meningitis earlier in the week. And he indicated he will join the team for Game 7 in Brooklyn if he’s medically cleared, although he might have to spend the night in the hospital. The Bulls are in danger of losing this first-round series after taking a 3-1 lead, and they were short-handed Thursday, with Kirk Hinrich sidelined by a bruised left calf and Nate Robinson and Taj Gibson playing through what the team said were flu-like symptoms. Deng insisted his illness was more serious than that. He wrote that he was taken to the emergency room Wednesday and required to take the spinal tap “in order to play on Thursday.” He said the procedure left him with the “worst headache I’ve ever experienced.” He said he was unable to get out of bed Thursday but somehow made it to the United Center before being sent home. The symptoms worsened Friday morning, and he was back at the emergency room. “I want my teammates and Bulls fans to know I would NEVER miss a game bc of flu,” he tweeted. Deng had his toughness questioned during the 200809 season when he missed the final 22 games and then the playoffs with what turned out to be a stress fracture in his right tibia. – Wire report

8WHAT TO WATCH Horse racing Kentucky Derby, 3 p.m., NBC LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – A trainer flooding the field with five horses. A black jockey trying to make history, and a woman rider, too. Louisville coach Rick Pitino seeking a double – champions in racing and basketball. He’s sure in the right place. The 19-horse field for today’s Kentucky Derby is balanced, with no definitive favorite. More on Page B3.

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

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where he played against some of the top sophomores and juniors in the country. In fact, Brown is approaching the point where he is the top-flight competition. He’ll head to elite camps put on by By ANTHONY ZILIS Rivals.com and ESPN in the sports@daily-chronicle.com Chicago area this month with hopes of adding to his list of DeKalb sophomore running scholarship offers, which alback Dre Brown is quite used ready includes Illinois and to competing against top-flight Northern Illinois and soon competition after taking part could include Michigan State. in a few top national camps Those camps will start off a during his freshman year, busy summer.

Offers include Illinois, NIU, may garner more soon

“I’ll try to go and pick up some offers there,” Brown said. “After that, in June and July I’ll be going to some of the big college camps like Iowa, Iowa State, Michigan State. Michigan State is the closest to offering me right now.” For practically his entire high school career, college coaches have had their eyes Shaw Media file photo on Brown. His highlight tape after his three-game freshman DeKalb sophomore running back Dre Brown was offered a scholarship season garnered interest and by Illinois after his sophomore season, and Dave Doeren’s staff at NIU

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offered him shortly after. A Michigan State coach recently visited him at school, and Brown thinks an offer isn’t far off.

NORTHERN ILLINOIS BIG 12 GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

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DeKalb’s Jasmine Brown competes in the long jump during the Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference Girls Track and Field Championships on Friday at DeKalb High School. Brown won the long and triple jump titles.

Perks of the inside track DeKalb’s Brown wins long, triple jumps By ROSS JACOBSON rjacobson@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Jasmine Brown didn’t mind when bad weather pushed the long jump and triple jump events in the Northern Illinois Big 12 Girls Track and Field Championships inside the DeKalb field house. The DeKalb senior had spent countless days practicing indoors on the runway during the winter months and into the early spring.

“I actually kind of liked [going inside] because it’s been a really bad season, rainy,” Brown said. “It’s good to just go in there and I don’t have to worry about that.” On Friday, Brown took advantage of the indoor environment, winning conference titles in both events. Brown also was part of DeKalb’s 4x100-meter relay team that took second place in 51.59 seconds. She was joined by Kara Alvarez, Alex Sommer and Brittney Patrick. Brown, who took second place in the

triple jump at conference last year as a junior, finished in first with a mark of 38 feet, 2 inches to win by four feet. She jumped 17-11.5 in the long jump. Team scores for the meet were not available because of a scoring error that was not fixed before press deadline. But Brown will look to improve on both marks next week in the Class 3A Belvidere North Sectional. “In triple, I scratched what looked like a 40-foot jump, so it was kind of bittersweet with that,” Brown said.

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GAME 7: BULLS AT NETS, 7 P.M. TODAY, CSN, TNT, AM-1000

Bulls limp into N.Y. for Game 7 Nets could match largest NBA playoff comeback in history By BRIAN MAHONEY The Associated Press NEW YORK – Time for the Nets’ biggest game in Brooklyn. The Nets have brought their first-round series against the Bulls to a Game 7, a victory away from equaling the largest playoff comeback in NBA history. And they’ve brought it back home, where Barclays Center has to be more than a beautiful, $1 billion building. They are counting on a true

home-court advantage against whichever banged-up Bulls can take the floor tonight. “The reward for the way we played in the regular season is that this Game 7 in the first round is in our building. So I’m just very confident our guys are going to take advantage of the opportunity and continue to do what they’ve done all year,” Nets interim coach P.J. Carlesimo said Friday. The Nets never hosted a Game 7 during their 35 years in New Jersey, dropping the only one they ever reached at Detroit in 2004. But they get one right away in their first season in Brooklyn, which looked unlikely just a week

earlier. The Bulls were a win from closing it out after rallying for a triple-overtime victory last Saturday, but a combination of the Nets’ play and the Bulls’ pain has Brooklyn poised to become the ninth NBA team to win a series after trailing 3-1. The key tonight is to play as hard now that it’s all even as they did when they were behind. “I think that’s a big, big concern, to continue the desperation with which we’ve played,” Carlesimo said during a conference call. “Our mantra’s AP photo kind of been the last couple of games to win and go on and get Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) and Nate Robinson react after a 95-92

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loss to the Nets in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series Thursday night at the United Center.

SPORTS

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8UPCOMING PREPS SPORTS SCHEDULE TODAY Baseball Harlem at Kaneland, 10 a.m. Softball Harlem at DeKalb, 10 a.m., noon Sycamore at Belvidere North, 10 a.m., noon Girls Soccer DeKalb at Morris, 10 a.m. Sycamore at Burlington Central, 10 a.m. Boys Track Hinckley-Big Rock, Genoa-Kingston at Genoa-Kingston Invite, 11 a.m. Girls Track Hinckley-Big Rock, Genoa-Kingston at Genoa-Kingston Invite, 11 a.m.

MONDAY Baseball Hinckley-Big Rock at Indian Creek, 4:30 p.m. Morris at Kaneland, 4:30 p.m. Yorkville at Sycamore, 4:30 p.m. DeKalb at Rochelle, 4:30 p.m. Somonauk at Hiawatha, 4:30 p.m. Softball Kaneland at Oswego East, 4:30 p.m. Rockford Christian at GenoaKingston, 4:30 p.m. Hinckley-Big Rock at Indian Creek, 4:30 p.m. DeKalb at IMSA, 4:45 p.m. Boys Track Hinckley-Big Rock, Indian Creek at Amboy tri, 4:15 p.m. Girls Track Genoa-Kingston hosts Big Northern Conference meet, 4:30 p.m.

8SPORTS SHORTS Anderson, Sweeney shut out Toledo for NIU baseball Northern Illinois pitchers Eli Anderson and Kevin Sweeney combined for the Huskies’ second shutout of the year in Friday’s 4-0 win at Toledo. Anderson, who was NIU’s starter in a shutout win over Kent State on March 23, threw eight scoreless innings, striking out three and walking one. Anderson is 7-0 in the Mid-American Conference with a 0.89 ERA, and 44 strikeouts to only 10 walks. Tommy Hook finished 2 for 5 with a triple and three RBIs for the Huskies (20-24, 14-5 MAC). The teams continue their series at 12:05 p.m. today.

AP source: LeBron wins 4th MVP award LeBron James is getting his fourth Most Valuable Player award – and the only mystery left is whether the vote was unanimous. The Miami Heat star will be introduced Sunday as the award winner, according to a person familiar with the results and who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the league has not publicly announced this year’s recipient. James will become the fifth player with at least four MVP awards, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain. No one has swept every firstplace vote in the NBA’s MVP balloting. After the season he had, James could be the first.

Kobe Bryant battles mom, N.J. business over auction TRENTON, N.J. – Kobe Bryant is in a court battle to try to keep his mother from auctioning off mementos from his high school days in Pennsylvania and his early years with the Los Angeles Lakers. A New Jersey auction house filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Camden on Thursday for the right to sell the stuff after the NBA star’s lawyers wrote the firm telling it to cancel a planned June auction. The disagreement is a high-value, high-profile version of a question many families face: Can Mom get rid of the stuff a grown child left at home? In this case, the 900 mementoes happen to be worth upward of $1.5 million. Among the first 100 or so items Pamela Bryant intends to sell: the NBA star’s jerseys, practice gear and sweatsuits from Lower Merion High School; varsity letters; a trophy for being the outstanding player at the 1995 Adidas ABCD basketball camp; and a signed basketball from the 2000 NBA championship game. – From staff, wire reports

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REDS 6, CUBS 5

WHITE SOX AT ROYALS, PPD.

NBA

Rally comes up short

Game to be played Monday

PLAYOFFS

Cubs score 3 in the 9th against Reds’ closer

By DAVE SKRETTA

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CHICAGO – Struggling to drive in runners in scoring position, the Cubs also had a tough time stopping the Cincinnati Reds from scoring with two outs. The Cubs came in last in the majors in hitting with runners in scoring position at .167, but finally bunched hits together and scored three times in the ninth against Cincinnati closer Aroldis Chapman before falling short in a 6-5 loss to the Reds on Friday. “Those are Next some great vs. Cincinnati, at-bats today against obvi12:05 p.m. today, CSN, ously the best closer in the AM-720 game,” Cubs manager Dale Sveum said. “There’s a lot of adjustments with (his) velocity. “Hopefully we can learn from that, too. Instead of waiting until a guy throws 98, we need to make those adjustments when a guy throws 94. But those are some really, really good at-bats.” The Cubs had gone 0 for 7 with runners in scoring position in a loss to San Diego on Thursday and started 0 for 4 in such situations against Cincinnati before breaking through. Still, they left 12 runners on base. “We didn’t do much in the first eight innings again, though,” Sveum said “We left some guys out there again. “And, obviously, they added on a couple there, one they added on without a hit the one inning. Those are the things that will come back and haunt you at the end of a game.” Jay Bruce had two RBIs and scored a run, Shin-Soo Choo drove in a run and scored twice, and the Reds scored five times with two outs. “The team that gets the two-out hits is the team that

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The weather keeps wreaking havoc for the Kansas City Royals. Just about everyone else in Major League Baseball, too. The Royals’ game against the White Sox was postponed Friday because of freezing rain and will be made up Monday, when the teams were scheduled to have a day off and the forecast is much better. The Royals played into the fourth inning against Tampa Bay on Thursday before that game also was postponed with snow Next starting to fall on at Kansas the field. But unlike the Rays, who City, 6:10 p.m. aren’t scheduled today, WGN, to return to KanAM-670 sas City, the Sox had several days that could work for a makeup. The temperature was hovering in the mid-30s when Friday’s game was called about four hours before the scheduled first pitch. The Sox have had three games postponed because rain. None has been made up. Sox manager Robin Ventura is pushing Dylan Axelrod back to start today’s game, and keeping left-hander Jose Quintana in place on Sunday. The starter for Monday is up in the air, but Ventura said that Jake Peavy could be on the mound. Peavy was scratched from Thursday night’s start against Texas because of back spasms. He said it locked up on him after stretching exercises before Wednesday’s game, and he received treatment most of Thursday in hopes of making his scheduled start. “I’ve never had anything like this happen,” Peavy said. “I begged and begged to see if we could give it as much time as we could for today. We really haven’t put a game plan together other than today just knowing that I can’t go.”

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Reds shortstop Cesar Izturis turns the double play, forcing out Cubs base runner Welington Castillo at second and Darwin Barney at first, during the eighth inning of Friday’s game at Wrigley Field. wins the games,” Reds manager Dusty Baker said after the Reds improved to 4-10 on the road. “Those are big, big clutch hits when you get two out. “We had some guys swing the bat pretty good today.” Chapman allowed three straight hits to open the ninth inning, then got two outs before giving up a bases-loaded walk to Nate Schierholtz and a two-run single to Welington Castillo as the Cubs pulled within one. After pinch-hitter Cody Ransom drew a walk to load the bases again, J.J. Hoover replaced Chapman and got his first save by getting Darwin Barney to strike out on a foul tip. “You kind of train yourself for that as a reliever,” Hoover said. “All of these [relievers] can handle that situation. Thats what makes us a good staff.” Mike Leake (2-1) gave up two runs and nine hits in 5⅔ innings, earned his fourth straight decision over the

Cubs with help from five relievers. “He was OK, today,” Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro said. “He’s a pretty good pitcher, but nothing special. He got outs, but we’ll get him next time.” Devin Mesoraco, Todd Frazier and Zack Cozart also had run-scoring hits to help the Reds hand Carlos Villanueva (1-2) the loss. Leake cruised into the sixth with a 4-0 lead before giving up consecutive one-out doubles to Anthony Rizzo and Alfonso Soriano, and an RBI single to Schierholtz. Leake was replaced one out later after giving up a single to Luis Valbuena that put runners at first and third. Reliever Sam Lecure got Barney on a pop up to second base to end the inning. Trailing 5-2 in the seventh, the Cubs loaded the bases with one out before reliever Sean Marshall struck out Soriano on a 3-2 pitch in the dirt and got Schierholtz to ground out to second.

Winner will open next series Monday against the Heat • BULLS Continued from page B1 it back it Brooklyn for Game 7, and we certainly can’t think that we’ve done the hard part already. What’s left is going to be more difficult than the last two games and I think that’s going to be a challenge tomorrow.” The challenge for the Bulls is putting together a healthy team. Kirk Hinrich has missed the past two games with a bruised left calf and Luol Deng is so sick that he was forced to spend Friday night in the hospital after missing Game 6. He wrote on Twitter that he would

be at Game 7 if he was cleared to travel. Nate Robinson and Taj Gibson played with the flu Thursday, Derrick Rose still isn’t back, so the Bulls will have to battle their way through tough circumstances at least one more time. “It’s going to be a fight,” guard Jimmy Butler said. “The tougher team is going to get the win.” Or the healthier one. The Nets clearly have caught a break with the injury to Hinrich, whose absence has made things much easier for point guard Deron Williams, followed by the Bulls’ illnesses. But they also appear

to have a deeper roster even if the Bulls were healthy, with reserves such as Andray Blatche and former Bulls guard C.J. Watson making key late-game contributions. Their reserves outscored the Bulls’ 27-7 on Thursday. “We’ve dealt with that all season. We’ve been short-handed from the start. We lost more guys along the way,” Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said. “These guys have responded all year. I felt we were in position in Game 5. I felt like we were in position in Game 6. So we have to play our best game [tonight].” The winner opens the second round Monday at Miami, hav-

ing survived a two-week beating and then getting just one full day off to face a powerful Heat team that will be well-rested after sweeping Milwaukee. “If you start thinking about the next series, you’re not going to be in the next series, so I think that what’s served us well so far is taking it a day at a time,” Carlesimo said. “If we don’t manufacture the same kind of desperation, the same kind of energy to match or exceed Chicago’s energy, than we’re not going to have to worry about who’s next.” The Phoenix Suns are the last team to win a series after trailing 3-1, beating the Los Angeles Lakers in 2006.

SUNDAY’S SCHEDULE NHL playoffs Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, Game 3, 11 a.m., NBC Blackhawks at Minnesota, Game 3, 2 p.m., NBC Montreal at Ottawa, Game 3, 6 p.m., NBCSN Vancouver at San Jose, Game 3, 9 p.m., NBCSN Pro baseball N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 12:30 p.m., TBS White Sox at Kansas City, 1:10 p.m., CSN Cincinnati at Cubs, 1:20 p.m., WGN L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 7 p.m., ESPN Pro basketball Teams TBA, Game 7, noon, ABC (if necessary) Teams TBA, Game 7, 2:30 p.m., ABC (if necessary) Auto racing IndyCar, Sao Paulo 300, midnight (NBCSN), delayed tape) IndyCar, Sao Paulo Indy 300, 10 a.m., NBCSN NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Aaron’s 499, 11:30 a.m., FOX

NHRA, Southern Nationals, 7 p.m., ESPN2 Golf PGA Tour, Wells Fargo Championship, final round, noon, TGC; 2 p.m, CBS Soccer MLS, Houston at Los Angeles, 10 p.m., ESPN2 Hockey IIHF World Championship, preliminary round, United States vs. Latvia, midnight, NBCSN (delayed tape) College baseball Georgia at Tennessee, noon, ESPNU College softball Northwestern at Michigan, 11 a.m., BTN Texas at Oklahoma St., noon, ESPN Nebraska at Penn St., 1:30 p.m., BTN LSU at Georgia, 2 p.m., ESPN Men’s lacrosse Ivy League tournament, championship, teams TBA, 10 a.m., ESPNU NCAA Selection Show, 8 p.m., ESPNU

8WEEKEND TV SPORTS SCHEDULE TODAY’S SCHEDULE NBA playoffs Bulls at Brooklyn, Game 7, 7 p.m., CSN, TNT Pro baseball Cincinnati at Cubs, noon, CSN St. Louis at Milwaukee, 2:30 p.m., FOX White Sox at Kansas City, 6 p.m., WGN Arizona at San Diego, 7:30 p.m., or L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 8 p.m., MLB NHL playoffs N.Y. Rangers at Washington, Game 2, 11:30 a.m., NBC Toronto at Boston, Game 2, 6 p.m., CNBC Anaheim at Detroit, Game 3, 6:30 p.m., NBCSN St. Louis at Los Angeles, Game 3, 9 p.m., NBCSN Horse racing Races TBA, 10 a.m., NBCSN Golf PGA Tour, Wells Fargo Championship, third round, noon, TGC; 2 p.m., CBS Auto racing NASCAR, Nationwide Series, Aaron’s 312, 2 p.m., ESPN

NHRA, Southern Nationals qualifying, 5 p.m., ESPN2 (same-day tape) Soccer MLS, New York at Columbus, 3 p.m., NBCSN Men’s lacrosse America East tournament, championship, Maryland-Baltimore County vs. Albany, 9 a.m., ESPNU Big East tournament, championship, Syracuse vs. Villanova, 11 a.m., ESPNU College baseball Florida at LSU, noon, ESPN2 Indiana at Nebraska, 6 p.m., BTN College softball Northwestern at Michigan, noon, BTN Norfolk St. at Hampton, 1 p.m., ESPNU Indiana at Minnesota, 2:30 p.m., BTN Louisville at Notre Dame, 3 and 6 p.m., ESPNU Tennessee at Missouri, 6:30 p.m., ESPN Men’s volleyball NCAA tournament, national championship, UC Irvine vs. BYU, 8 p.m., ESPNU

FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Tuesday Memphis 103, L.A. Clippers 93, Grizzlies lead series 3-2 Wednesday Houston 107, Oklahoma City 100, Thunder lead series 3-2 Thursday Brooklyn 95, Bulls 92, series tied 3-3 Golden State 92, Denver 88, Warriors win series 4-2 Friday New York 88, Boston 80, Knicks win series 4-2 Indiana 81, Atlanta 73, Pacers win series 4-2 Oklahoma City at Houston (n) L.A. Clippers at Memphis (n) Today Bulls at Brooklyn, 7 p.m. Sunday x-Houston at Oklahoma City, noon or 2:30 p.m. x-Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 2:30, 7 or 8:30 p.m. CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS Sunday Indiana at New York, noon, 2:30 or 7 p.m. Monday Brooklyn or Bulls at Miami, 6 p.m. Golden State at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday Brooklyn or Bulls at Miami, 6 p.m. Golden State at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Tuesday Blackhawks 2, Minnesota 1 (OT), Blackhawks lead series 1-0 Wednesday Boston 4, Toronto 1, Bruins lead series 1-0 San Jose 3, Vancouver 1, Sharks lead series 1-0 Thursday Washington 3, NY Rangers 1, Capitals lead series 1-0 St. Louis 2, Los Angeles 1, Blues lead series 2-0 Detroit 5, Anaheim 4 (OT), series tied 1-1 Friday Minnesota at Blackhawks (n) Montreal 3, Ottawa 1, series tied 1-1 N.Y. Islanders 4, Pittsburgh 3, series tied 1-1 San Jose at Vancouver (n) Today N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 11:30 a.m. Toronto at Boston, 6 p.m. Anaheim at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. St. Louis at Los Angeles, 9 p.m. Sunday Blackhawks at Minnesota, 2 p.m. Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 11 a.m. Montreal at Ottawa, 6 p.m. Vancouver at San Jose, 9 p.m. Monday Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 6:30 p.m. Boston at Toronto, 6 p.m. Anaheim at Detroit, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Los Angeles, 9 p.m. Tuesday Blackhawks at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m. Montreal at Ottawa, 6 p.m. Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m. Vancouver at San Jose, 9 p.m. Wednesday Boston at Toronto, 6 p.m. Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 6:30 p.m. x-Detroit at Anaheim, 9 p.m. x-Los Angeles at St. Louis, TBD Thursday x-Minnesota at Blackhawks, TBD N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. Ottawa at Montreal, 6 p.m. x-San Jose at Vancouver, 9 p.m. Friday x-Toronto at Boston, 6 p.m. x-N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 6:30 p.m. x-St. Louis at Los Angeles, TBD x-Anaheim at Detroit, TBD Saturday, May 11 x-Blackhawks at Minnesota, TBD Anaheim at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. St. Louis at Los Angeles, 9 p.m. x-Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, TBD x-Montreal at Ottawa, TBD x-Vancouver at San Jose, TBD Sunday, May 12 x-Minnesota at Blackhawks, TBD x-Detroit at Anaheim, TBD x-Boston at Toronto, TBD x-Ottawa at Montreal, TBD x-N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, TBD x-Washington at N.Y. Rangers, TBD Monday, May 13 x-N.Y. Rangers at Washington, TBD x-Toronto at Boston, TBD x-San Jose at Vancouver, TBD x-Los Angeles at St. Louis, TBD

MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE Central Division W L Pct GB 17 11 .607 — 15 10 .600 ½ 13 13 .500 3 12 13 .480 3½ 12 15 .444 4½ East Division W L Pct GB Boston 20 9 .690 — New York 17 11 .607 2½ Baltimore 17 12 .586 3 Tampa Bay 12 15 .444 7 Toronto 10 20 .333 10½ West Division W L Pct GB Texas 18 11 .621 — Oakland 17 13 .567 1½ Seattle 14 17 .452 5 Los Angeles 10 18 .357 7½ Houston 8 22 .267 10½

Detroit Kansas City Cleveland Minnesota White Sox

Friday’s Results White Sox at Kansas City, ppd., rain Cleveland 7, Minnesota 6 (10 inn.) Oakland 2, N.Y. Yankees 0 Seattle 4, Toronto 0 Texas 7, Boston 0 Detroit 4, Houston 3 Tampa Bay at Colorado (n) Baltimore at L.A. Angels (n) Today’s Games White Sox (Axelrod 0-1) at Kansas City (Guthrie 3-0), 6:10 p.m. Minnesota at Cleveland, 12:05 p.m. Oakland at N.Y. Yankees, 12:05 p.m. Seattle at Toronto, 12:07 p.m. Baltimore at L.A. Angels, 3:05 p.m. Detroit at Houston, 6:10 p.m. Boston at Texas, 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Colorado, 7:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE Central Division W L Pct St. Louis 18 11 .621 Pittsburgh 17 12 .586 Cincinnati 16 14 .533 Milwaukee 14 14 .500 Cubs 11 18 .379 East Division W L Pct Atlanta 17 12 .586 Washington 15 15 .500 Philadelphia 14 16 .467 New York 12 15 .444 Miami 8 22 .267 West Division W L Pct Colorado 17 11 .607 San Francisco 16 12 .571 Arizona 15 13 .536 Los Angeles 13 14 .481 San Diego 11 17 .393

GB — 1 2½ 3½ 7 GB — 2½ 3½ 4 9½ GB — 1 2 3½ 6

Friday’s Results Cincinnati 6, Cubs 5 Philadelphia 4, Miami 1 Pittsburgh 3, Washington 1 N.Y. Mets 7, Atlanta 5 (10 inn.) St. Louis 6, Milwaukee 1 Tampa Bay at Colorado (n) Arizona at San Diego (n) L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco (n) Today’s Games Cincinnati (Cingrani 2-0) at Cubs (Samardzija 1-4), 12:05 p.m. St. Louis at Milwaukee, 3:05 p.m. Washington at Pittsburgh, 3:05 p.m. Miami at Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 6:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Colorado, 7:10 p.m. Arizona at San Diego, 7:40 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 8:05 p.m.

HORSE RACING & PREPS

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Five things to know LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky Derby is today at Churchill Downs. Here are five things you should know: TODD’S SQUAD Trainer Todd Pletcher will saddle a record-tying five horses – Verrazano, Revolutionary, Palace Malice, Overanalyze and Charming Kitten. He first tried it in 2007, when his best finish was sixth. His only win came in 2010 when he entered four and won with Super Saver. COMING UP ROSIE Rosie Napravnik rides long shot Mylute in her attempt to become the first female jockey to win the Derby. She’s the sixth woman to try, and she had the best finish in 2011 when Pants On Fire was ninth. KRIGGER CHASES HISTORY Kevin Krigger, a 29-year-old jockey from the U.S. Virgin Islands, will ride Goldencents in a bid to become the first black jockey to win since 1902. That’s when Jimmy Winkfield won for the second time. Goldencents is co-owned by Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino and trained by Doug O’Neill, who won last year’s Derby with I’ll Have Another. SHUG IS BACK Trainer Shug McCaughey is in the Hall of Fame, but his resumé is missing a Derby win. He’s 0 for 6 in the big race. He will saddle Orb, the early 7-2 favorite. His best finish was second with Easy Goer in 1989. SUNSHINE BOYS Trainer D. Wayne Lukas and jockey Gary Stevens own a combined seven Derby wins. At 77, Lukas could become the oldest trainer to win with either Oxbow or Will Take Charge. At 50, Stevens is back in the saddle after ending a seven-year retirement earlier this year.

THE 139TH RUNNING OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY

No clear favorite in 19-horse field Orb pre-race choice; rain in today’s forecast By BETH HARRIS The Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A trainer flooding the field with five horses. A black jockey trying to make history, and a woman rider, too. Louisville coach Rick Pitino seeking a double – champions in racing and basketball. He’s sure in the right place. The 19-horse field for today’s Kentucky Derby is balanced, with no definitive favorite. Orb is the pre-race choice, just barely. Nearly overshadowed is his trainer, Shug McGaughey, who really, really wants this race. Doug O’Neill trying to win back-to-back. And then there’s the threat of rain, which has done in some of the best-laid plans on race day. It sure looks like a topsy-turvy Derby. “I don’t think we’ve got Secretariat in this bunch, even Seattle Slew,” four-time Derby-winning trainer D. Wayne Lukas said, “so I think it’s going to boil down to the trip and the pace and a lot of other things.” Todd Pletcher will saddle a record-tying five horses – undefeated and early second choice Verrazano, Revolutionary, Overanalyze, Palace Malice and Charming Kitten. “We laid out a plan to get here with them, and it’s all

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Exercise rider Jenn Patterson rides Kentucky Derby entrant Orb for a workout Friday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. The 139th running of the Kentucky Derby is today. come down pretty much like we hoped,” said Pletcher, who has one Derby win with 31 previous starters. Verrazano is 4-0 in his young career, not having run as a 2-year-old. He’ll be trying to disprove an old Derby jinx: no horse since Apollo in 1882 has won without racing as a juvenile. Relative unknown Kevin Krigger will be aboard Goldencents, trying to become the first black jockey to win since Jimmy Winkfield in 1902. “I’m going to ride us the race that should get us to the

KANE COUNTY BOYS TRACK AND FIELD MEET

Kaneland wins title on strength of team depth By KEVIN DRULEY kdruley@shawmedia.com BURLINGTON – Public-address announcer Skip Stolley routinely updated fans at Friday’s Kane County Boys Track and Field Meet on the developing team duel between Kaneland and St. Charles North. Entering the final track event, the 4x400-meter relay, the Knights held just a twopoint edge on the North Stars. The crowd began reacting as it should with such a proclamation before there came an important qualifier. Beyond the back stadium fence in the throws area, Kaneland had two discus finalists to North’s zero. The Knights’ depth was all but certain to pull them through to the county title even if the relay didn’t eclipse North by four seconds. Having the answers. That’s been the Knights’ M.O. since indoor workouts started.

Team standings Kaneland 117, St. Charles North 101, West Aurora 82, Geneva 61, Batavia 52.5, Burlington Central 50, Marmion 25.5, South Elgin 19, Aurora Central Catholic 18, St. Charles East 18, East Aurora 6, Larkin 4, Dundee-Crown 4

Knights’ champions 300 hurdles: Dylan Nauert, 40.8; 4x400: Brandon Bishop, Kyle Carter, Nauert, Nathaniel Kucera, 3:24.17; 4x800: Conor Johnson, Carter, Luis Acosta, Kucera) 8:03.15; Shot put: Nate Dyer, 50-11 “When we did some lifting over the winter, when 55 to 60 kids show up, then you know you’re going to have a lot of kids and you’re going to be a good team,” junior Dylan Nauert said. “You know when everyone’s willing to put in the work in the off-days.”

Two ex-NIU coaches appear to have eyes on Barbs’ Brown • BROWN Continued from page B1 led to several camp invites, and he was a regular at NIU practices during the spring of 2012, where he grew comfortable with the former coaching staff. But the race for his services appears to be wide open. Brown was offered by Illinois after his sophomore season, and Dave Doeren’s staff at NIU offered him shortly after. A Michigan State coach recently visited him at school, and Brown thinks an offer isn’t far off. He also made a visit to Indiana, where he saw a Hoosiers basketball game. Two former NIU coaches appear to have their sights set on Brown. Jerry Kill’s Minnesota Gophers have been on his list of potential destinations since early in his freshman season, and he plans on visiting Dave Doeren’s new digs

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at North Carolina State in the near future. As far as NIU goes, Brown still is developing a relationship with the new coaching staff. “They just got a new coaching staff, so I’m kind of waiting on them,” Brown said. “It’s definitely a big difference. I was really comfortable with old coaching staff. The new coaching staff came in, and the first time I came in was their first month on the job.” All of this came after one full high school season, so Brown knows offers might come flooding in from around the country this season. He’s content to wait to make his final decision. “Right now, I’m really open,” Brown said, “but it all depends on location, the campus life and academics – that’s my thing. I’m going to be there for four years, so I want to be comfortable.”

Kaneland scored 117 points to defeat runner-up North (101) and the rest of the 13team field. The county title was the program’s third overall and second outright. The Knights tied Geneva for the crown last spring, when the program again beamed with confidence in its athleticism across the board. “We just have good coaches here, years on end,” said Kaneland’s Nathaniel Kucera, who with Kyle Carter was part of the winning 4x400 and 4x800 relays. “It just helps push us and become better to our full potential.” Burlington Central hosted the county meet for the first time and earned rave reviews with the help of an efficient timing company. “I told my wife I’d be home at 1 o’clock [a.m.] with the weather and stuff,” Knights coach Eric Baron said. “Now you’ve got to find something to do for a while.”

Kentucky Derby winner’s circle,” Krigger said. The colt is partly owned by Pitino, whose Cardinals won the NCAA championship last month. The coach recently got elected to basketball’s Hall of Fame, so a Derby win would complete the ultimate trifecta. Rosie Napravnik wants to grab history for herself, too. No female jockey has won the Derby, although she came closest, with a ninth-place finish in 2011. Napravnik will ride 15-1 long shot Mylute. “He feels great, he’s acting great and I’m very confident

heading into the Derby,” she said. Orb was the narrow 7-2 early favorite for the 139th Derby. He comes in on a four-race winning streak for McGaughey, the 62-year-old trainer whose Hall of Fame resumé lacks a Derby victory. He’s making his second appearance since 1989, when he finished second with Easy Goer. “I hope the track is fast and safe for everybody and nobody has any excuses, and let the best horse win,” McGaughey said. Goldencents will be trying

to deliver for more than Krigger and Pitino. He’s trained by O’Neill, who put unknown Mario Gutierrez aboard I’ll Have Another last year and won. The trainer is following the same script this time, giving Krigger a big break while trying to become the first trainer to win back-to-back Derbies since Bob Baffert in 1997-98. “We think it is our time,” O’Neill said. “We think it is us.” Don’t look for the whitehaired Baffert today. The threetime Derby winner isn’t saddling a horse this year, but like everyone, he had an opinion. “Whoever has the heart will win it,” he said. The forecast calls for an 80 percent chance of rain and a high of 59 degrees. The last Derby run on a sloppy track was in 2010. “It’ll make the Derby that much more wide open,” said trainer Ken McPeek, who has two starters, Frac Daddy and Java’s War. Lukas has two horses – Oxbow and Will Take Charge – ready for his 27th Derby. The four-time winning trainer planned to sleep soundly the night before. “I don’t get uptight, don’t even get excited when they go in the gate,” he said. At 77, Lukas would be the oldest trainer to win. Oxbow’s jockey, Gary Stevens, will be pulling double-duty today. He’ll ride in his first Derby since ending a seven-year retirement earlier this year, and then return to his job as a racing analyst on NBC’s telecast. The 50-year-old rider has won the race three times.

Zick wins 3 events, is 2nd in long jump “It’s definitely a confidence-booster. Next week [sectionals are] going to be loaded, too. It’s almost like a [preparation] basically to get ready for the sectional meet, and then eventually the state meet, too.”

• NI BIG 12 MEET Continued from page B1 Sycamore’s Christina Dailey (34-2) and Lilia Edwards (33-6) finished second and third, respectively, in the triple jump behind Brown. Kaneland’s Ashley Castellanos was fourth. Edwards also finished fourth in the long jump with a mark of 16-8.25. Kaneland junior Lauren Zick won all three of her running events, taking first in the 100, 200 and 400. “Last year I was injured most of the season, so it was kind of rough having to work through that,” Zick said. “This year I’ve been healthy. ... I’ve been running good, I’ve been feeling good.” Zick’s only loss came to Brown in the long jump, where she was edged by three inches to finish second. Although Zick doesn’t know for certain what events she’ll compete in next week in the Class 2A Burlington Central Sectional, she hopes to use the conference meet as a springboard moving forward. “It’s definitely a confidence booster,” Zick said. “Next week [Sectionals] going to be loaded, too. It’s almost like a

Lauren Zick Kaneland junior

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Kaneland’s Lauren Zick competes in the long jump during the Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference Girls Track and Field Championships on Friday at DeKalb High School. [preparation] basically to get ready for the sectional meet, and then eventually the state meet, too.” DeKalb junior Kelsey Schrader finished fourth in the 800 and second in the 1,600. Ayslin Nachman was fifth in the 100 and second in the 200, while Alvarez took third in the

high jump with a height of 5-0. DeKalb freshman Savannah Long ran a personal-best time of 50.31 in the 300 hurdles to take fourth, and fellow freshman Patrick was fifth in the long jump. Sycamore freshman Lauren Goff was third in the 400, and Maggie Lalowski finished fourth in the 1,600. Sarah Grant took sixth in the discus. Kaneland’s Christina Delach took second in the pole vault with a mark of 9-3 and the Knights’ Elle Tattoni was second in the discus. Brianna Bower finished third in the 3,200 at 11:33. Kaneland’s 4x400 team finished in first place.

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Collins not a true pioneer Jason Collins has been compared to Jackie Robinson. And Neil Armstrong. Courageous? Absolutely. True pioneer? Not exactly. Now that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a few days to reflect on what it means for Collins to come out as gay, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to recognize what this really was â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a significant step, to be sure, but hardly a slam-dunk leap toward an equal playing field. To be clear, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pulling hard for Collins to be on an NBA roster next season, to get a chance to show all the doubters and nay-sayers that a gay man can be just another guy in a pro sports locker room. But even if Collins does land another contract â&#x20AC;&#x201C; hardly a sure thing, given heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a 34-yearold journeyman center who barely played this season for the woeful Washington Wizards and is now a free agent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not convinced this will be as groundbreaking as so many are making it out to be. For starters, anyone who plays with Collins will have a whole summer to prepare for the inevitable, annoying questions, to bury their beliefs or prejudices so deep thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no chance of getting them to reveal how they really feel. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll know that Collins likely will be around for one more year, so they can keep smiling and saying how proud they are to have him as a teammate. Very soon, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be gone. Even if another team gives Collins a chance to play, he isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to be on the court much. A 7-footer with limited offensive skills, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s logged an average of 34 games over the past five seasons. Those rare spots he did get in, he averaged less than 11 minutes of playing time. At best, maybe thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a handful of games, most likely when his team faces one of the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s few imposing centers. At worst, he comes off as a token, a player whose career would have been over had he not come out, who gets a job because the league or a team wants to look progressive.

good as the next guy. Despite the efforts of athletes such as NFL players Chris Kluwe and Brendon Ayanbadejo, who have spoken passionately in support of gay marriage, the As former Dolphins lineguess is more players feel like backer Channing Crowder San Francisco 49ers cornerback said on his radio show in MiChris Culliver and Miami Dolami, Collinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; revelation isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t phins receiver Mike Wallace. going to have the same impact Culliver stirred debate as a younger player who is before the Super Bowl when either a starter or at least a he proclaimed that none of significant contributor, whose his teammates was gay and he best years are ahead. wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to play with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Him being the low-end homosexual. Wallace tweeted player he is, after the Collins announceitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going ment that he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t underto open enough stand how someone could minds,â&#x20AC;? said be gay â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;All these beautiful Crowder, who women in the world and guys also said he re- wanna mess with other guys spects Collins SMH (shaking my head).â&#x20AC;? for taking such Wallace had to backtrack Jason Collins a bold step. from, delete and eventually Others went way, way overapologize for two tweets; board in the heat of the moment. Culliver also apologized and Boston Celtics coach Doc underwent sensitivity trainRivers made comparisons to ing. Nevertheless, Ayanbadejo Robinson, who became the estimates that at least half the first black major leaguer in NFL players feel the same way. 1947. TV pundit Star Jones A highly respected player referenced Rosa Parks, who and teammate, Collins has sparked the Montgomery bus helped chip away at some boycott of the 1950s, a landof those barriers. But if he mark event in the civil rights doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play next season â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or movement. Olympic gold med- even if he does â&#x20AC;&#x201C; heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just the alist Greg Louganis, who came next rung on the ladder, right out after his diving career above former NBA center John ended, looked to the heavens Amaechi, who revealed he was for the appropriate analogy. gay after his career was over. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is almost like Neil ArmMore likely, Collins will be strong on the moon,â&#x20AC;? Louganis remembered as the guy whose said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One small step for man, courage helped persuade one giant step for mankind.â&#x20AC;? someone with more impact to While the praise for Collins come out, someone who can generally was universal, a sign help us move even closer to of how much the country has the kind of world that Louganmoved in the right direction is would like to see. on issues of sexuality, there â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our sexuality does not still are plenty of reasons to be define us,â&#x20AC;? the Olympic chamskeptical of just how much the pion said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is just a part of macho world of pro sports will us, like being left-handed or be accepting of a gay teammate. 5-foot-9.â&#x20AC;? One doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to spend Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting closer, but long hanging out in a baseball Collins isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the guy to get clubhouse or a football or basus there. Hopefully, the next ketball locker room to hear gay person will be. slurs casually thrown around. A player who gives up a home â&#x20AC;˘ Paul Newberry is a narun, or fails to make a tackle, or tional writer for The Associgets dunked on, is often referred ated Press. Write to him at to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;gayâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; meant to describe pnewberry@ap.org or weakness, someone who isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as @pnewberry1963.

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This publicity photo, courtesy of Flora Grubb Gardens, shows various horizontal and vertical living pictures made with succulent cuttings in San Francisco. Living pictures, cuttings of assorted succulents woven together in everything from picture frames to pallet boxes, are hot among garden designers and landscapers this spring as an easy, modern way to add color and texture to an outdoor space. AP photos

Living Pictures Make your garden walls come alive with succulents By SARAH WOLFE

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ooking for a fresh way to liven up your garden walls? Think plants, not paintings. Living pictures – cuttings of assorted succulents woven together in everything from picture frames to pallet boxes – have caught on among garden designers and landscapers this spring as an easy, modern way to add color and texture to an outdoor space. “Living pictures composed of succulents have a gorgeous sculptural quality that work surprisingly well in a number of different aesthetics – contemporary, Online bohemian, Southwestern and more,” says Irene DIG Gardens: www.diggarEdwards, executive editor densnursery.com of Lonny home design Flora Grubb Gardens: www. magazine. “They’re great floragrubb.com for urban dwellers with HGTV: www.hgtv.com limited space.” FormLA Landscaping: www. Living pictures are also formlainc.com nearly maintenance-free (i.e. hard to kill). So even beginners or those with the blackest of thumbs can look like the master gardener of the neighborhood. Here’s how you can create your own living succulent picture:

PICK YOUR STYLE There are a few ways you can go. For a larger living picture, you can use a wooden pallet, framing out the back like a shadow box. Large, do-it-yourself living wall panels also are for sale online through garden shops like San Francisco’s Flora Grubb Gardens and DIG Gardens based in Santa Cruz, Calif. But going big right away can be daunting, and bigger also means heavier, so many newbies like California gardening blogger Sarah Cornwall stick with smaller picture or poster frames. Go vintage with an antique frame or finish, or build your own out of local barn wood. Chunky, streamlined frames like the ones Cornwall bought from Ikea give a more modern feel. You’ll also need a shadow box cut to fit the back of the frame, and wire mesh or “chicken wire” to fit over the front if you’re going to make your own. First, nail or screw the shadow box to the back of the frame. A depth of 2 to 3 inches is ideal. Set the wire mesh inside the frame and secure it with a staple gun, then nail a plywood backing to the back of the shadow box.

This publicity photo, courtesy of Flora Grubb Gardens, shows cuttings of succulents arranged in a heart-shaped living picture in San Francisco.

This photo released by FormLA Landscaping shows a living succulent picture created for the courtyard of the 2012 Pasadena Showcase House of Design.

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Lay out the succulent cuttings in the design you want on a flat surface, and poke them into the wire mesh holes in your frame. You can start either in one corner or by placing the “focal point” cuttings in first and filling in around them. Waves or rivers of color are popular living-picture designs, although Cape Cod-based landscaper Jason Lambton has gone bolder with spirals of green and purple. “We painted the pallet different color stripes to go with the color theme of the back of the house,” says Lambton, host of HGTV’s “Going Yard.” ‘’It looked like a cool piece of living, reclaimed art.” Using just one type of succulent is also a simple yet elegant option, says Kirk Aoyagi, co-founder and vice president of FormLA Landscaping. “Collages with some draping and some upright plants can create a more dramatic look and feel,” he says.

Almost any succulent can be used for living pictures, though it’s usually best to stick with varieties that stay small, like echeverias and sempervivums, says DIG Gardens co-owner Cara Meyers. “It’s fun to use varieties of aeoniums and sedums for their fun colors and textures, but they may need a little more maintenance, as they may start to grow out of the picture more,” she says. Cut off small buds of the succulents for cuttings, leaving a stem of at least 1/4-inch long. No succulents to snip? You can always buy some at a nursery or trade with other gardeners in your neighborhood. “They grow so easily, don’t feel embarrassed knocking on a door to ask for a few cuttings,” Cornwall says. Make sure any old bottom leaves are removed, then leave the cuttings on a tray in a cool, shaded area for a few days to form a “scab” on the ends before planting.

ADD SOIL Set the frame mesh-side up on a table and fill with soil, using your hands to push it through the wire mesh openings. Be sure to use cactus soil, which is coarser than potting soil for better drainage. Some vertical gardeners place a layer of sphagnum moss under and over the soil to hold moisture in when watering.

FILL IN WITH PLANTS Now comes the fun and creative part.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE TIPS Keep the living picture flat and out of direct sunlight for one to two weeks to allow roots to form along the stems, then begin watering. “If you hang it up right away or it rains a lot, that dirt will just pour right out. ... I made that mistake once,” Lambton says. Mount your living art once the succulents are securely rooted, which can take four to eight weeks depending on climate. After that, water every seven to 10 days by removing from the wall and laying it flat. Be sure to let the water drain before hanging your living picture back up, to avoid rotting.

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FAMILY TIME | Does your pet have seasonal allergies?

Tip of the week According to the Pet Allergy Worldwide Survey (PAWS) sponsored by Novartis Animal Health, 44 percent of pet owners are unaware that their pet can suffer from chronic seasonal allergies. Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common allergic skin diseases in pets and is estimated to affect 10 to 15 percent of animals. It is also among the top 10 reasons that pet owners take their cats to their veterinarians. The disease is chronic, recurrent and requires lifelong management. According to the PAWS survey, 80

percent of pet owners would like to know more about how to recognize and treat pet allergies. To determine whether a pet’s symptoms warrant a veterinary visit and possible treatment to relieve the symptoms, pet owners can take a simple online quiz developed by veterinarians at www.itchfreepet. com. Signs of allergic dermatitis in pets may vary, but common symptoms include red, scaly patches, persistent itching and scratching, and biting or licking of paws. Hair loss and sores are also common, as a result of the itching and scratching, although the pattern for this differs between dogs and cats. By taking this online quiz, pet owners can determine if they should bring their pet to the veterinarian for testing. Just like people, dogs and cats can suffer from seasonal allergies to pollen, as well as year-round allergies to dust mites and mold spores. Although the underlying mechanism of the allergic

response is similar to what people experience, the symptoms are quite different. People with allergies sneeze, cough and suffer from runny nose, eye irritation and sinus problems. Allergic cats and dogs, by contrast, itch, scratch and lose their hair. In the past, treatments were limited to creams and steroids, which either caused limited effectiveness or less-than-desirable side effects when used long-term. Today, while there is no cure for atopic dermatitis, there are more options to help animals find relief. Pet owners can ask their veterinarians about a drug that treats the problem. “Allergic dermatitis for some pets means scratching or licking more frequently than what is considered normal, and for other pets it can mean sores and furless patches on the skin or painful paw biting that gets in the way of exercise, sleep and overall comfort for the animal,” says Dr.

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Keith Hnilica. “It is important to take your pet to see the veterinarian if you suspect your pet may have allergies, to determine whether it is a candidate for a long-term, comforting solution to this painful condition.” – Brandpoint

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Garden season arrives at Sycamore History Museum

Chulick-Glover

70th anniversary

Dr. Anthony and Micki Chulick are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Cassandra, to Alexander Glover, son of Marcia Morrison and Joseph Glover. Cassandra graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in 2009 with a dual major in political science and sociology. She is employed by Globe University in Madison as an accademic/student services coodinator. Alexander also graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in 2009 with a major in business. He is employed by General Electric in Milwaukee as an automation engineer. The wedding will be held Aug. 23, 2013, at St. Paul Catholic University Center on the campus of the University of Wisconsin, Madison. A reception will follow at the Overture Center in Madison.

Leo and Marilee McDermott of DeKalb will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary at an open house to be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Leo McDermott and Marilee Talbot were married May 7, 1943, in Geneva. Their three children, Mike (Jeanne) McDermott, Pete (Linda) McDermott and Pam Verbic invite friends and family to join them at First United Methodist Church, 321 Oak St., DeKalb. A light lunch will be served.

It is garden time at the Sycamore History Museum. The weather is finally turning warmer, and everyone is anxious to get to work outside. The museum has programs for adults and children in its traditional farmstead gardens. The Master Gardeners are partnering with the museum on educational programs for adults on the second Wednesday of the month, and with garden story times for 3- to 6-year-olds throughout the summer. “Back on the Farm Gardening” is a series taught by Master Gardeners. A variety of topics will be explored throughout the summer. The programs start at 10 a.m. and last about one hour. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions and problems to the workshop. The first talk will be on Wednesday when Candice Miller will present “Sustainable Landscaping 101.”

During this session, learn about various aspects of sustainable landscaping, including how to achieve energy efficiency in your home through proper planting, sustainable weed control and pest control techniques, proper mulching techniques for moisture conservation and water-efficient landscaping ideas. Garden Story Time starts with “Seeds are Fun.” Children will listen to a story, sing songs, walk around the gardens and participate in a craft activity. This program also starts at 10 a.m. There is a different theme each session. The dates for this year’s programs are May 9, May 16, June 13, June 20, July 11, July 18, Sept. 12 and Sept. 19. There is no fee for the programs, but registration is recommended. For more information, call 815-895-5762 or visit www. sycamorehistory.org.

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Joshua and Christine McCarthy of Sycamore announce the birth of a daughter, Abigail Nicole McCarthy, born April 6, 2013, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb. She weighed 8 pounds, 2.5 ounces. Grandparents are Ken and Eva Anda of Oswego, Maria VanKuren of Plainfield and Joanne McCarthy of DeKalb. Great-grandparents are Mary Ann Anda of Chicago and Marta Castellano of Oswego.

Ryan and Amanda Van Matre of DeKalb announce the birth of a son, Dax James Van Matre, born Feb. 8, 2013, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces. Grandparents are John Neal and Nancy Neal of Amboy, and Greg and Susan Van Matre of Dixon. Great-grandparents are Mary Henkel of Sublette and Alice Morris of Amboy. Provided photo

8PRAIRIE FLOWER Thanks for supporting Old Fat Guy Idol To the Editor: Thanks to all who participated in and donated to Old Fat Guy Idol on April 20, a fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day. The donations from the event totaled more than $4,500, which will be used for breast cancer research, preventative services and education. Special thanks to our raffle prize donors: Waterman State Bank; Zumba with Erica, Waterman; Honey Hill Orchard, Waterman; Wiltse’s Farm, Maple Park; Batavia United Way; Calla Lily, Aurora; Ozzie’s Greenhouse, Hinckley; Sly Fox BBQ, Montgomery; Lisa Smith Youngdahl Graphic Design, Batavia; Mary and Dave Stryker; Jack and Jan Meredith; Ralph Meredith; Linda and Vadon Loudermilk; Hollie Casper; Paulette and

Ed Bowman; Patti and Dave Pearson; Larry and Nancy Meredith; Sue Hipple; Carmen Lorann; Roger Votaw; Bobby and Karin Strausberger; Pam Peterson; Judy Blanken and Ruth Wessenberg; Laura Wig; Joan Menz; Kevin and Kim Vines; and Rick Wilkening. We’d also like to thank Trent Taylor at Pub West, Waterman, for hosting and providing food. A loud shout-out to the band, who makes the event possible: Greg Youngdahl, Jean Deptolla, Tom Cooke, Keith Kowalewski, Kent Smith, Carol Borrelli, Karl Deptolla and our Old Fat Guys, Larry Meredith, Bobby Strausberger and Chuck Wesenberg. We hope you join us in 2014!

The Sycamore Lions Club recently donated $8,000 to the Sycamore Fire Department to outfit a fourth ambulance with advance life support systems. The donation was made possible because of a bequest from Lion Jack Shrout’s estate. Shrout was a 55-year member of the club that left the money to be used for civic and charitable purposes in and near the city of Sycamore. He lived, was educated and worked his entire life in Sycamore and loved the town. Assistant Chief Art Zern recently attended a Lions Club meeting to thank the club members for the donation. Pictured are Lions Gene Listy and Jerry and Barb Schultz, Sycamore Fire Chief Pete Polarek and department lieutenants and firefighters with some of the life support equipment purchased.

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8BRIEFS Drum corps opens season The Marlyn Majorettes and Majors Drum Corps will open its 2013 parade season Sunday in the Batavia VFW parade in Batavia. The parade will honor the U.S. military. Men and women in uniform will march and display equipment from various units. The Marlyn Majorettes and Majors Drum Corps is looking forward to performing in the parade and participating in the post-parade celebration at the Batavia VFW Club. Members of the junior and senior baton unit,

color guard flags and the drum corps will march the parade on Sunday.

Hamfest is Sunday at the fairgrounds The Kishwaukee Amateur Radio Club is having its annual Hamfest – Ham Radio, Electronic and Computer Flea Market – at the Sandwich Fairgrounds on Sunday. Hamfest will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and include three large buildings of vendors, plus outside vendors, food and free parking. Tickets cost $7 at the gate.

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During the nationwide celebration of National Library Week, a time to highlight the value of libraries, librarians and library workers, patrons of the Sandwich library who checked out materials were entered into a grand prize drawing. Out of nearly 200 checkouts, congratulations go to Anastacia (from left), the adult winner who received a copy of “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn; Skie, the teen winner who received a copy of “Infamous: Chronicles of Nick” by Sherrilyn Kenyon; and Lauren, the kids winner who received a copy of “Judy Moody Saves the World” by Megan McDonald.

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Vineyards bounce back from last year’s drought Vineyard managers welcomed the rain. While residents with waterlogged basements, farmers with impromptu lakes instead of fields and warm weather enthusiasts yearning for the record-setting heat of last spring groaned at the wettest April on the books, Illinois grape growers didn’t mind at all. A cool, wet spring has 2013 bud break about five weeks later than 2012. There’s a long way to go in the growing season, but a wet spring and late bud break could be beneficial for the vintage.

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UNCORKED James Nokes manager Ed Strenski let out a few choice words. Not because of the incessant April rains that fell, but because of the mud they created. On Tuesday, Stenski got the vineyard sprayer stuck in the mud. A fair trade for the welcome rain that has ended the severe drought of 2012. “We love the rain,” Strenski said. “The water table has started to come back up with the recent rains. We are not in a drought anymore and our vines have recovered a little better. It’s a little soupy

in the vineyard, but we were able to get all our pruning done.” Last year’s drought didn’t wreak too much havoc in the vineyard either. Winemaker Chris Lawlor had concentrated fruit to craft Galena Cellars’ wines and Stenski didn’t have too much disease or fungus in the vineyard because it warmed up so quickly with little humidity. “We’re pumped for the growing season to start,” Strenski said. “I think it’s going to be great.”

Central Illinois Joe Taylor isn’t in the clear. After bud break at Sleepy Creek Vineyard in Fairmount just two days ago, the central

Program talks about barn quilts Barns and quilts are not something that most people associate with each other. However, there are a few quilt blocks displayed on the sides of barns in DeKalb County. In Greene County, Wis., barn quilts have become so popular they are a tourist attraction. Kris Winkler and Lynn Lokken will talk about their role in this project during the Sycamore History Museum’s program “Barn Quilts” at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Green County started with a dozen barn quilts in 2008, and as the project has grown, so has the interest from both leisure and bus group travelers. Using a map in the Green County Visitor Guide, travelers can plan their own loop tours on the scenic back roads. Along the way, they’ll see working farms, “retired” farms and a variety of animals, all while keeping an eye out for the colorful quilts – essentially an outdoor art exhibit with an agricultural backdrop. Winkler and Lokken, the chairpersons of the commit-

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The Sycamore History Museum will present a talk about Wisconsin’s barn quilts on Wednesday. tee, will discuss the evolution of the project – how it got started, selecting patterns and painting quilts, and installation – and how the quilt inventory has grown to more than 125. Green County Tourism Director Noreen Rueckert will explain her role in promoting and marketing the barn quilts as an im-

portant asset of the county’s tourism program. Along the way, Winkler and Lokken will share stories about the project and their involvement and leadership in it. The evening also will include selected vintage quilts created by local quilters, several that have never been publicly displayed.

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Illinois winemaker still has an ever-shrinking window in which to contend with nighttime frost issues. “Everything is green already,” Taylor said. “I’m excited. So far it’s been a nice start without any major problems. We’ve had issues with frost the last two years. Pretty soon we are in the clear with frost and I’ll be happy.” When bud break occurred the third week of March in last year’s abnormally warm spring, an April frost limited Taylor’s 2012 final harvest numbers. The only setback for Taylor this year has been a muddy vineyard that has slowed an acre of soil prep. Taylor decided to replant an

acre of the Marquette varietal that wasn’t preforming as he would like. “It’s rare to replant an acre,” said Taylor, who will replant with a Norton varietal and 100 table grapes for the local farmers markets. “It was a hard decision. The soil is half-way prepped and the new vines just arrived.” The April rain was welcome after last year’s drought and Taylor jokes he stopped keeping track of the inches tally when it reached eight. With the exception of the acre he is replanting, Taylor said the vineyard has bounced back well from the drought. “The moisture doesn’t affect us much right now,” Taylor said. “After the first

fruit set and later in the summer when we get into July and August, that’s when we’d want a nice little dry spell. That’s when it would be best. After 2012, I didn’t mind having all that rain.”

• James Nokes writes a bi-weekly wine column for the Daily Chronicle. He’s been tasting, touring and collecting in the wine world for several years. Contact him at news@daily-chronicle.com.

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TODAY – You’ll find that learning will be easier for you in the year ahead if you study things that have an immediate application. Branching out in this fashion could pay off. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – You don’t have to resort to extravagance to let a loved one know how much you care. In fact, sometimes small but thoughtful gestures are the best. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – When working in concert with another, don’t attempt to hog the glory for a job well done, even if you think you did all the work. Rewards should be split equally for any joint endeavor. CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Make important decisions based only on the existing facts. If you’re not careful, optimistic reasoning will impair your judgment. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Avoid inclinations to make small difficulties into big ones. Instead, use that wonderful imagination of yours in positive ways. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – It would be a mistake to request a business or financial favor from people whom you know purely on a social basis. If you want to keep them as friends, seek elsewhere. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – It’s iffy as to whether you’ll hit your stride and be productive. To succeed, you must first make sure that you have a clear aim and a strong focus. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Discussions with friends are likely to prove quite enlightening, but steer clear of committing to any proposed joint endeavors. Things wouldn’t turn out well. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Even though you are likely to get a strong start, you could quickly tire and lose steam as the day wears on. There’s a chance that you won’t finish what you start. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Occasionally, we all do a little harmless exaggerating. If you do so today, however, many harmful complications could result. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – You’ll handle small financial dealings competently, but that won’t be so when it comes to situations with larger stakes. Avoid taking any risks. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Be careful not to behave in a superior or condescending manner when dealing with others. You’re on shakier ground than you know, and you could use some friends. ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Rewards that you’ve been expecting will come your way, but only in direct proportion to your efforts. Don’t expect any big returns for subpar work.

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Dad’s hands-on approach makes girl uneasy Dear Abby: I’m a 13-yearold girl who has been trying to give my father a second chance. I was taken away from my parents when I was 8 because they were on drugs. I haven’t seen my father for three years, but now that he’s living with my grandparents and me, I decided to give him a second chance. He has been very “hand-sy” with me – giving me massages, kissing my cheek – and this all makes me very uncomfortable. I thought it was because he hasn’t seen me in a while, but today as I was leaving to go to my mom’s, he slapped my butt as I walked out the door. Now I’m scared. I spend a lot of the day at home with him alone. I don’t want things to get out of hand. Any advice? – Worried in Delaware Dear Worried: Your father has lost three years with you. He may not realize that his “little girl” is no longer a child. That is why it is important that you TELL him what he’s doing makes you uncomfortable. You should also tell your mother and grandparents about what’s happening and that it scares you. You do not have to tolerate unwanted contact, and if it persists, report it to a teacher or counselor at school or contact me again. Dear Abby: I have a dilemma. I work in a small high school in a student support

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips position. Girls come into my office who are pregnant and excited about it! Telling them congratulations for putting themselves in this position seems counterproductive, or like I am endorsing this choice. I don’t! No high school girls – or boys, for that matter – should put themselves in a position to be a parent when they themselves aren’t fully grown and independent. I feel like saying, “You have ruined your life” instead, but I hold my tongue. What do you suggest? – Don’t Want To Encourage Them in Illinois

Dear Don’t Want To Encourage: Your job is to support the students, not to condemn or endorse their predicament. Telling a pregnant girl she has ruined her life isn’t helpful. What you need to do is encourage the girl to get a diploma while she can. Too many girls fail to complete their high school education when they have a baby, and it impedes their ability to provide for themselves and their child because they are suited only for minimum-wage jobs. If you are enthusiastic about helping them, your posi-

tive attitude may be contagious and inspire them to succeed. Dear Abby: I wrote you a short time ago about my marital problems, but I have to share this with you! My husband, who walked out on me, went to a counselor for a session. Then we went together, and he learned a few things about me and himself. He is coming back, and we are going to work harder at our marriage. We both recognize there were places where we needed to work together more, that he doesn’t need to be afraid to talk to me and I can be pretty understanding. Thank you so much for being there, Abby. I know you always recommend talking to a counselor before doing anything rash, and you are so right. It made all the difference. – Grateful Wife in Arizona Dear Grateful: I’m pleased counseling helped to open the clogged lines of communication between you and your husband. While it may seem expensive, it’s far cheaper than a divorce can be, both emotionally and financially. Dear Abby: I’m a 60-year-old woman with grown children. My husband and I divorced after 30 years of marriage because he met someone at work. It was a quick process, and because I was in shock, I agreed to the terms of the divorce even though they

weren’t in my favor. Two years ago I met a very nice man who treats me with respect and love. He wants a future for us, and so do I, but I can’t get over one thing: He has two illegitimate children – one he didn’t even know about – and although the son is an adult, he is still paying back support. I hate to sound like a snob, but this situation isn’t OK with me. I’m afraid I will always bring it up when I am angry. I’m thinking maybe if we wait until the support obligation has ended I might feel different, but who knows? I’d appreciate some advice. – Can’t Get Over It in Georgia Dear Can’t Get Over It: I know very few people over 35 who don’t carry some kind of baggage from past experiences. You don’t have to approve of everything in his suitcase, but if you plan on having a long-term relationship with this “very nice man,” you will have to accept that he is fulfilling his legal obligation. Dragging the past into the present during an argument is an unhealthy expression of anger. It’s guaranteed to drive a partner away. Until you can find a more constructive way to work out disagreements, you shouldn’t marry anyone. Dear Abby: My husband and I are in our 30s and have been married 15 years. Over the past year we have been inti-

mate only about once every three months. I tried to spice things up to see if I could get him interested, but he reacted by becoming upset, defensive and insinuating that I have an unnatural fixation on sex. After some discussions, it turns out he’s having erectile dysfunction problems. I was relieved to know it wasn’t lack of interest, but now I’m even more confused by his unwillingness to see a doctor. It has been a couple of months since he confided his problem to me, but he has done nothing to try and correct it. I offered to go to the doctor with him, have joint therapy – I even tried being a little extra kinky to see if it would help. He still refuses to see a doctor or go to therapy. I’m completely stumped and unsure what else to do. Any advice will truly be appreciated. – Needs Lovin’ in California Dear Needs Lovin’: You have done everything you can do. Your husband may be embarrassed or afraid, which is why he’s avoiding going to a doctor. Be supportive, but you need to ask him what he plans to do about this – if anything – because the absence of physical affection is unfair to you.

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Flush baby’s tear ducts to prevent more infection Dear Dr. K: My infant has already had three tear duct infections. What’s causing them, and how can I prevent another one? Dear Reader: At the inner corner of each eye is a tiny little sac where tears are made. Some of the fluid bathes the eye. The rest of the tears travel through the tear duct, which empties in the nose. That’s why, when you cry and make a lot of tears, you also get a stuffy nose and have to blow your nose to clear it out. A tear duct can get infected if it becomes blocked and bacteria collect in the ducts or the lacrimal (tear) sac. The blockage might be from some grains of dried eye

ASK DR. K Anthony L. Komaroff discharge – the stuff that “Mr. Sandman” creates at night, and that we discover upon awakening. Tear duct infections can occur at any age, but they are most common in infants. That’s because the center of the duct is very narrow, which makes it more easily obstructed. As the child grows, the passageway widens. As a result, most children outgrow this problem by the time they are 1 year old. Tear duct infections can

cause pain, redness and swelling. Your infant may also have excessive tearing, pus or discharge from the eye, and a fever. If a tear duct infection is not treated quickly, it can become more difficult to cure. The infection should be treated when there is redness or fever and tears become cloudy. Antibiotics, taken by mouth, are the standard treatment; the infection should go away quickly with antibiotic therapy. Your doctor may also prescribe antibiotic ointment or eye drops. If the infection does not respond to antibiotics, or if infections keep returning, it’s a sign that there is some obstruction in the narrow

tear duct. To eliminate that obstruction, the doctor guides a thin wire through the tear duct to clear out any blockage. Rarely, a more extensive surgical procedure is necessary. There are some simple things you can do to reduce the chance that your baby will develop another tear duct infection. The first is to promote the drainage of tears each day. Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly before you begin. First, place your index finger sideways along the bony ridge beneath your infant’s eye, with your finger pointing toward the top of the nose. Firmly, but gently, apply pressure with your fingertip

between the eye and nose. This pressure will compress and empty the tear sac. The tears will empty onto the surface of the eye, and they also will flush the duct below. After this, press a warm, clean, wet washcloth to the same area for a minute or two. By flushing the tear ducts daily, you reduce the chance that the duct will become blocked. That, in turn, reduces the risk of infection. By the time your baby becomes a year old, this risk will greatly diminish anyway. Then you won’t need to flush the tear ducts daily.

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8TODAY’S WEEKEND PUZZLE ACROSS 1 Make jokes 5 “C” in C.S. Forester 10 Saw 16 Diva’s asset 21 Draw with a laser 22 Popped up 23 Boot part 24 Sacred place 25 Pin holder 26 Ice crystals 27 Nibbled on 28 Groovy 29 Urn base 31 — -fi flick 33 Cold-shoulders 35 Inc. cousin 36 Amazing acts 37 Pact member 40 Top-rated 41 Liver secretion 42 Devotee 45 Santa — winds 46 “Nature” channel 48 Chicken piece 50 Lured 52 Questions 54 Hatfields, to McCoys 55 Wet and chilly 57 Almost-grads 58 Writer — Peters 59 Varieties 60 Overhead structure 62 Joins together 66 Moose Jaw’s prov. 67 Brown and simmer 69 Finish a mousse 71 Famed clownfish 72 Off-road vehicle (2 wds.) 74 Mama’s boy 76 Making do 78 “Wham!” 79 Robins’ beaks 80 Descends a cliff 83 Mineral in marble 85 Electron’s course 88 Cartoon sound effect 89 Inched forward 90 Hound, to a fox

93 Ripped apart 95 Paraphernalia 97 Memorable decade 98 Light refractor 100 Drop in on 101 50-50 (2 wds.) 106 Shankar the sitarist 108 Plot 110 Admission tickets 112 Rinse off 113 Word of woe 115 Tramp 116 Family mems. 117 Macho type (hyph.) 118 Maize unit 120 Engage in war 122 White House staffer 123 Gerbil or chipmunk 124 Like table salt 128 Hire a lawyer 129 Capitalize on 130 Box-office flop 131 New Deal org. 132 Ariz. neighbor 133 — Lobos of music 135 Miner’s quest 137 Commonplace 139 Pisces mo. 140 Temple city of Japan 142 Starfish part 144 Some track athletes 148 Flee to the JP 150 Macbeth’s weapon 153 From Tabriz 155 Fusses 156 Ms. Zellweger 157 Police action 158 Betray (2 wds.) 159 Feminist Lucretia — 160 Real bargain 161 Soak 162 Limestone rock formation 163 Gridder — Alonzo Stagg

DOWN 1 Cherokee, for one 2 Feminine suffix 3 Race by, as clouds 4 Pickpocket 5 Full-length garments 6 List of typos 7 Ices 8 Soyuz destination 9 Leases 10 Sentry’s watch 11 Quaint hotel 12 NASA counterpart 13 Happy shouts 14 Helen, in Spanish 15 Gather 16 Furniture movers 17 Bullfight yell 18 Type style

19 Steers 20 Crumbled away 30 Benches or pews 32 One of the Mamas 34 Hecht and Franklin 38 Attorney’s deg. 39 Pine for 41 Plains drifters 42 What i.e. means 43 Cheap heat 44 Major oil hub 46 Slower 47 Mrs. Truman 49 Trolls 51 Do what one can 53 Beach wear 54 Harsh criticism 56 Flake 59 Tall flower 61 Paris cop 63 Sahara headgear

64 Chew the scenery 65 Put in crops 67 Merchants’ org. 68 Adopt 69 Still going 70 Spiral molecule 73 Showed joy (2 wds.) 75 Conjecture 77 Brief flash 81 Sit-ups’ targets 82 Not sm. or med. 84 Sang at Yuletide 85 Wagner opus 86 Bucolic 87 Ballerina’s accolade 91 Um’s cousins 92 Well-to-do 93 Protozoans (var.) 94 Subside

95 Obtains 96 Coast Guard off. 99 Prove 102 Goodbye, to Gaius 103 Signatures 104 Roy’s wife Dale 105 Rumormonger 107 Mountaineer’s tool (2 wds.) 109 Tycoon 111 “Topaz” author 114 “Krazy —” 117 Surfer wannabe 119 Depend on 121 Want-ad abbr. 122 Actor Mischa — 123 Went amok (2 wds.) 124 Surmises 125 Diner favorite

126 Fillet a fish 127 Trinket 130 Unnerves 134 Beatles drummer 136 Lord Vader 137 Jo March’s professor 138 Alpaca kin 140 Faint, with “over” 141 Horrible boss 143 Coconut juice 145 Ancient Dead Sea kingdom 146 — -Rooter 147 Old Mach 1 breakers 149 Green veggie 151 Mil. rank 152 PC button 154 Narrow inlet

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The Genoa Lions had yet another successful Carnation Days fundraiser this year. About 200 dozen carnations supplied by Everything Floral in Genoa were sold this year. The money raised is used for local charities and scholarships. Pictured (from left) in the back row are Lions Bill Holdridge, Dale Pelley and Gene Bradford, Everything Floral owner Debbie Heiman, and 9-year-old Annie VanDerHeyden is in the front row wearing her dad’s vest.

The Kirkland Lions Club recently donated $3,000 to the Kirkland Food Pantry. This is the largest single donation to the food pantry in the club’s 21-year history. Club president Greg Gissler came up with the idea of holding a “meat raffle,” which turned out to be a very successfull fundraiser for the club. Pictured (from left) are Gissler, Kirkland Lions Club Third Vice President Phil Montgomery and Kirkland Food Pantry volunteer John Royalty.

In March, Dorothy’s Travelers enjoyed a trip to New Orleans. Dorothy Lockard donated some of the proceeds from the trip to the Creston Dement Library for its summer program with the Burpee Museum. Lockard is pictured presenting the donation to board president Doug Kroupa, while board members Joanie Novak, Ann Beardin, Kristi Scherer and Mary Korth look on. A trip to Cape Cod and Plymouth is planned for June and in August a group will travel to New York City. For more information, call Lockard at 815-384-5325.

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ABOVE: The Sycamore Woman’s Club recently donated to the North Grove School Association on Brickville Road, Sycamore. Pictured presenting a check to Carol Lichty (left) is Marion Anderson, secretary. BELOW: Mary Safford, president of the Sycamore Woman’s Club, recently presented a check to Ellen Rogers of Voluntary Action Center for the expansion program.

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Must pass background check. 16-20 hrs./week. Must be flexible. Sycamore location. Send replies to Attn: Custodian, c/o Classified, PO Box 250, Crystal Lake, IL 60039-0250 Hospitality NIU Holmes Student Center HOTEL DESK lead-part time especially weekends, and some night shifts. Must have strong cashiering and customer service skills. Previous end-of-day processing experience or night audit experience desirable. Call Cindy at 815/753-4768 for more info.

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GENOA Ellen Oaks Neighborhood Garage Sale May 4th 8:30 am - 3:00 pm On Route 23 5 miles N. of Sycamore 2 miles S. of Genoa Antiques, baskets, Boyds bears, Step 2 kitchen, Black & Decker play workbench, Leather couch, loveseats, recliners, dining room tables/chairs, end tables, quilt rack, wooden bar stools, Army floor tool chest, 38" Simp mower, gas edger, gas trimmer, bandsaw, 11 gal air tank, small drill press, space htr, interior doors, toilet, sink faucets, Cal King & Brass twin headboard, Whirlpool gas range, copper, tools, JD seat cover, ice auger, horse saddle, riding pants & tack, stair climber, TVs, jewelry, Prada, purses, baby to adult clothing, bikes, tire rims, books, computer equip, misc.

KINGSTON 12920 BASE LINE RD. GARAGE SALE! SAT. MAY 4th 8AM-3PM Furniture Items, TVS, Clothes, Housewares, Many Misc Items

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SHOWER DOORS (USED) from 44 inch wide shower stall. Chrome trim, opaque glass, excellent condition. Complete with track and screws. Doors are approx. 65" tall including track. Each door approx. 22.5" wide. FREE 815-895-7486.

Mens Boys Sneaux Black Sneakers Everyday Shoes, $5, DeKalb. 815-739-1953

Amana full size electric dryer. 3 or 4 wire connection, lightly used for 6 mos. Great condition. $200.00 Call aftr 3pm or weekends. 815-656-1733

DRYER ~ ELECTRIC

Whirlpool Commercial Quality. Xtra large capacity, 4 cycles, 3 temperatures. $150 815-761-1601 Dryer. Maytag. Gas. White. Great condition. $299. 630-973-3528 Kenmore white Super Capacity 3.5 s.s. Drum washer w/pedestal. Front load, Looks New. Model #41748102701 01-2009 $200.00 1 yr left on warranty 815-758-3706 Reconditioned & Guaranteed Appliances: Washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, & dishwashers. Assured Appliance 847-293-0047

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ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR & DIRECTOR OF HEALTH EDUCATION DIVISION DEKALB COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Seeking highly motivated and experienced professional for senior leadership position. Obtain further details and application online at www.dekalbcountyhealthdepartment.org by clicking on the Employment & Internships link. Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Health care benefits including medical, dental, vision care, and prescription drug plan Excellent benefits package including educational assistance, vacation and holiday pay, 401(k) Competitive salary starting up to $21.60/hr and range from $18.80/hr to $23.60/hr, depending upon qualifications and shift assignment. Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Manager,

Rochelle Foods, LLC 1001 S. Main St. Rochelle, IL 61068 or fax to (815)562-7136 or E-mail slelliott@hormel.com You may also apply at Job Service in Rockford or Sterling. Equal Opportunity Employer

LAMINATOR - Ex Laminator Xxron Technology, Laminates Without Heat, Batteries, Or Electricity, $15, Sycamore, 815-895-5373.

FONDUE SET - Chocolate 12 Piece Small Fondue Set, $5, Sycamore, 815-895-5373. FONDUE SET - New Chocolate and Cheese Fondue Set In Box, $15, Sycamore, 815-895-5373.

Revlon Perfect Reflections Ultrasetter (New) With Stand Up Design With Built In Makeup Mirror & Clip Storage, Includes 20 Rollers With 2 Minute Heat Up In 3 Sizes & 3 Textures, Small Flocked-3/4", Medium Ribbed 1" and Super Jumbo Metal Rollers 2", $20, Sycamore 815-895-5373

GARMENT STEAMER - Rowenta compact garment steamer. Only used a few times! Perfect condition! Asking $35. Call 815-761-7747 Lamp. Beige. $30 OBO 815-505-3308 – 815-517-1144 Mirror with black wood frame. $40 OBO. 815-505-3308 - 815-517-1144 SMOOTHIE MAKER - New Electric Smoothie Maker With Dispenser New In Box, $15, Sycamore. 815-895-5373 WINE ENTERTAINMENT SET - Napa 7 Piece New Hand Painted, Includes 4-12oz. Goblets, 9" Cheese Dome 2-pc. Set & Decanter, $20, Sycamore, 815-895-5373.

Picnic Style Wooden Basket (New) With Handle & Pie-Cake Wood Tray Insert, $15, Sycamore. 815-895-5373

Pool Table Light - Bud Light Hanging 44”x24” $175/obo. New Bulbs 815-761-5843

WANTED! I Buy Old Envelopes Stamps Collections 815-758-4004

AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER Adorable 1 year old female. All shots, spayed, microchip, basic obedience. $200. 815-375-1003

Collapsible dog kennel for large dogs $25 815-756-3292 Schnoodle Puppies. White. Adorable. 2 female, $250/ea. 1 male, $225. Pure bred. Will not shed. 815-895-3925

2002 Chevy Malibu, 4 dr., 100K mi., P/S, P/B, A/C. $2,500 815-756-1246

2004 Acura TL

Boys Child 2 Wheel 12.5" Wheel Size Huffy Bike, Mostly Red & Blue, $15, DeKalb, 815-739-1953.

Complete Bathroom Toilet. Tank, bowl, seat. Ivory. $15 Sat. May 4 only, 8:30 to 3. 12796 Williams Rd. Genoa Ellen Oaks Annual Sale

Precious Moments Dated 1987 Club Figurine, "Love Is The Best Gift Of All", Great Condition, No box, $8, DeKalb Area. 815-739-1953. Precious Moments Wedding Figurine "The Lord Bless & Keep You" E-3114. Great Condition, No Box, $8, DeKalb. 815-739-1953.

PRINTER - Canon IP 1800 Series Black Printer With Working Ink Cartridges Installed, $25, Sycamore, 815-895-5373.

Lawn Mowers (2) Craftsman 6.75HP, 22 in self-propelled, rear bag mower and 4.75HP side dis-charge. Both Very Good Cond. 6.75HP is $125, 4.75HP is $75. 630-552-8829 4pm-9pm

CAMERA - NIKON N4004 35mm camera with leather case & carrying bag. $100. 630-406-6783

Conduit Bender 1/2", Sycamore, 815-895-5373.

$20.

DRILL - Milwaukee 4' Right Angle Drill, $190. Sycamore. 815-895-5373 DRILL / FLASHLIGHT COMBO Craftsman 14.4 Volt Cordless Drill / Flashlight Combo, incl Case. Asking $40. Call/Text 815-252-6514 TABLE SAW - 10" Craftsman Heavy Duty Table Saw On Wheels & Large Deck, $195. Sycamore. 815-895-5373 WET DRY VAC - 16 Gallon Craftsman Wet Dry Vac With Attachments, $45. Sycamore, 815-895-5373. WIRE RACK - Ideal 25 Spool Heavy Duty Wire Rack $160. Sycamore, 815-895-5373

2006 Dodge Grand Caravan 8' Slate top pool table with Oak stained glass light fixture. $800 obo. Call Curt 815-751-2256 Boys Mens Adidas Cleats Shoes Size 6, $5, DeKalb, 815-739-1953. Boys Mens Adidas Cleats Shoes Size 7, $5, DeKalb, 815-739-1953. Boys Mens Adidas Everyday Shoes Size 7.5, $5, DeKalb. 815-739-1953 Boys Mens Diadora Cleats Shoes, $5, DeKalb, 815-739-1953. Boys Nike Cleats Shoes Size 5.5, $5, DeKalb, 815-739-1953. Dart Board: Electronic, Talking. $45 815-505-3308~815-517-1144

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Wheelchair: Medline high back, used 6 months, $400 Call: 815-761-8671

Coffee Table. $30 815-505-3308 - 815-517-1144

BAG - New Fiskars Blue Canvas Zippered Bag With Handle And Inside Compartments For Individual Storage, Great For Crafting, Scrapbooking Or Other, $15, Sycamore. 815-895-5373 Coleman Multi-Function King Cobra Lantern With TV, Radio, Spotlight and Siren, New In Box, $22, Sycamore, 815-895-5373.

FURNITURE SET - Vintage 6 piece raton furniture set. Sofa, 2 chairs, 2 side tables and a coffee table. Very nice and in good condition. Asking $175. Call 815-761-7747

Oak Top Table - With white washed legs, 44x42 with 12” butterfly leaf, 4 chairs, $75. 815-748-4198 OFFICE DESK CHAIR on Wheels With Arm Rests, Dark Green & Grey In Color, $15, DeKalb Area. 815-739-1953

COUCH - Dora The Explorer & Boots Child Pull/Fold Out Couch, $8, Sycamore, 815-895-5373. Creative Memories Professional Organization Kit & Display, New, Black Canvas Case With Plastic Insert Dividers, Great For Scrapbooking, Business Or Everyday Organizing $15, Sycamore 815-895-5373

DECK STAIN

Sofa Couch & Matching Sofa Chair Cream with optional chocolate brown slip cover from BB&B included. All in excellent condition! $350 for the set. 815-788-1180 Table: tinted glass, living room $150 OBO 815-505-3308~815-517-1144 WOOD STAND (Not Particle Board) With One Shelf Across Top And One Across Bottom, great for any room, $12, DeKalb Area. 815-739-1953.

Excellent shape driven back and forth to work. new timing belt, water pump. Navy blue w grey leather, Navigation, 6cd, xm radio, service records. Mileage 152,385. Price $7250 Call 773-558-6398

AC - 240 Volt A C In Wall, $140. Sycamore, 815-895-5373

Oak and white, 24”, $5/ea. Plus queen size bed frame, $25. 815-748-4198 BOOKCASE ~ HANDCRAFTED Oak, large with a sewing center. MUST SEE! $395. 630-406-6783

Formal Dress. Red. Hand Beaded & sequined. Floor length. Size 2. $130. Cheryl 815-895-0222

Rochelle Foods, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation, has immediate openings for 2nd and 3rd shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanics in the Rochelle, IL plant. This position requires the ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment.

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Walnut, very old, very sturdy with ornate carvings, $85.00. 815-756-8182 NORMAN ROCKWELL PRINTS Professionally framed, excellent condition. A dozen available. Reasonably priced. 847-515-8012

BASKET - 2-Tiered Standing Rectangular Standing Basket With Metal Decoration, $12, Sycamore. 815-895-5373 BOWLS - New Set Of 3 Apple Design Ceramic Bowls (1-large, 1medium, 1-small) & Ceramic Apple Design Pitcher, $20, Sycamore, 815-895-5373. FONDUE SET - 8 Piece Fondue Set, $6, Sycamore, 815-895-5373

Bargain @ $13.50/gallon. 815-479-1000 DOUBLE SINK – Smooth concrete. 48 x 16 x 18. $35. 847-515-8012 Huntley area FABRIC CART - Large Orange Heavy Duty Fabric Cart On Wheels With Long Pull Handle, Great For Transporting Items, Laundry Or Storage, New, $15, Sycamore. 815-895-5373 HELMET - Child Bike Helmet With Blue Strap, White In Color and Has A Picture Of A Kangaroo On Front & Says Kangaroo, $5, DeKalb. 815-739-1953

Social Services

The Ben Gordon Center, a leader in Behavioral Healthcare Services for adults, children and families in Illinois, has full-time, Contractual and Part Time opportunities for the following opportunities to join our team of caring professionals.

Therapist / Social Worker This position will provide direct services in our multifaceted adult outpatient program providing Individual and Group therapy. Master's Degree in Behavioral Healthcare Field. LCSW or LCPC Licensure Preferred. Previous experience preferred in working with Sexual Abuse issues, Eating Disorders, PTSD.

Assessment & Referral Therapist This position will provide Assessment and Crisis Intervention services. Master's Degree in Behavioral Healthcare Field Assessment,Crisis intervention & Consultation skills required.

On-Call Therapist This position will provide after hours On-Call. Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Healthcare Field required. Master's Degree Preferred

Residential / Case Manager Multiple shifts from 5pm-11pm or sleep over shifts from 11pm7am and/or weekend shifts from 3pm-11pm at transitional housing facility for long term mentally ill clients. Oversee clients' daily activities, routinely check apartments and work with other center staff. Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Healthcare preferred Prior experience with the LTMI preferred, but not required. The Ben Gordon Center is located in university community, competitive salary & benefit package. Minorities encouraged. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. EOE.

Send resume to: Ben Gordon Dept C, 12 Health Services Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115 or email to: bgccn@bengordoncenter.org

CAR - Little Tikes Child Cozy Coupe Ride On Car, Red & Yellow, $20. 815-739-1953, DeKalb. Fisher Price Ocean Wonders Kick & Crawl Gym For Ages Birth On Up, New, $15. 815-895-5373. Sycamore.

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SXT,108K miles, good condition, $6000 815-517-1350

2007 HONDA CIVIC LX $12,500. 26K original miles, white with lt. tan interior, a/c, power windows, doors, cruise, etc. Call Steve 815-901-2258 for more info. LIKE NEW 2007 NISSAN SENTRA $9500. 815-757-0336

2003 Chevy Tahoe Z71 package Low miles, 1 owner $19,500 815-751-2256

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV 6 cylinder, 4WD, silver with black cloth interior. CD changer, remote keyless entry, fog lights and third row seating, 48,000 miles. Excellent Condition!

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ESTATE AUCTION IN ORDER TO SETTLE THE ESTATE OF HAROLD GIDDINGS, THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL PROPERTY WILL BE OFFERED AT AUCTION LOCATED AT 350 NORTH PINE STREET IN, WATERMAN, ILLINOIS.

SATURDAY MAY 11TH OFFERED AT 10:30 A.M. MOTOR HOME * TOOLS * FLAT SCREENS * FURNITURE SHARP 46” FLAT SCREEN TV LIKE NEW; MAXNAVOX 32” FLAT SCREEN TV, LIKE NEW; PHILLIPS SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM; SONY DVD PLAYER; LIKE NEW FRIGIDAIRE 17 CU.FT. UP-RITE FREEZER W/ DIGITAL TEMP READ-OUT; MAGIC CHEF MINI FRIDGE; LIKE NEW SURE-FIRE GAS GRILL, 4 BURNER W/ SIDE BURNER; BRAND NEW, NEVER SLEPT ON TEMPUR-PEDIC QUEEN SIZE BED W/ REMOTE LIFT AND MASSAGE, COST OVER $3,600, A GREAT CHANCE TO OWN ONE FINE BED AT YOUR PRICE! RECLINER LOVE SEAT AND MATCHING SOFA; NICE OVAL WOODEN DINING SET W/ 6 ARM CHAIRS AND MATCHING STEP BACK HUTCH; GLIDER ROCKER; MAPLE DRESSER AND CHEST OF DRAWERS; DOUBLE BED W/ MATCHING DRESSERS; HARVARD AIR HOCKEY TABLE, LIKE NEW; POKER TABLE; CASIO CTK 560L KEYBOARD; LOTS OF DISHWARE AND HOUSEWARES; STORAGE CABINETS; SIDE TABLES; FLOOR & TABLE LAMPS; NICE PATIO SET W/ GLASS TOP TABLE & MATCHING SIDE TABLE W/ 6 CHAIRS; LIKE NEW DECK OR YARD CANOPY 12X12X8; CEMENT BIRD BATHS, YARD DECOR TRELLISES & ORNAMENTS. MOTOR HOME * TOOLS * SHOP EQUIPMENT 1990 CLASS A 29FT GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER MOTOR HOME ON CHEVY CHASSIS. HAS NOT BEEN USED RECENTLY, WILL NEED SOME TLC SEEMS SOLID HAVE TITLE IN HAND, GREAT FOR TAILGATING. CRAFTSMAN WOOD WORKING POWER TOOLS, ROUTER BENCH, RADIAL ARM SAW, TABLE SAW, 12” BAND SAW; LOTS OF DRILLS, SAWS, SANDERS; CLAMPS; HAY RACK WILL BE FULL OF GOOD HAND AND MECHANICS TOOLS FROM WRENCHES TO HAMMERS, SCREWDRIVERS, PLIERS, LEVELS; TOOL SHOP SMALL AIR COMPRESSOR; 12 SPEED DRILL PRESS; TOOL BOXES; LADDERS; 4X8 TRAILER; CRAFTSMAN 16H.P. RIDDING MOWER; YARD CART; AGRI-FAB PULL TYPE LAWN SWEEPER; 2-SELF DRIVING ROTARY MOWERS; NOMA 1.6 H.P. ROTO TILLER; GENERAC NP50G GENERATOR; YARD AND GARDEN TOOLS & MANY MORE ITEMS OF INTEREST & USABILITY TO NUMEROUS TO MENTION. PICTURES ON WEB SITE TERMS FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION CASH, CHECK, VISA, MC. ALL ITEMS SETTLED FOR SALE DAY NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS, INJURY OR THEFT.

REAL ESTATE OFFERED AT 1:00 P.M. THIS DUPLEX RANCH HOME HAS 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATH, CENTRAL AIR AND HAS A EXTRA 43X90 REAR LOT WITH A 10FT WIDE X 120FT DRIVE TO BIRCH STREET. THIS REAR LOT IS IMPROVED WITH A 43X45 POLE SHED WITH HEAT, CEMENT FLOOR AND OVERHEAD DOOR. *SMALLER RANCH HOMES, IN TOWN WITH A BONUS BUILDING ARE HARD TO FIND!! INTEREST RATES ARE AT A HISTORIC LOW....TALK TO YOUR LENDER NOW AND COME WITH A VISION TO SEE WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A PROPERTY LIKE THIS AND BID YOUR PRICE AT AUCTION. TERMS FOR REAL ESTATE AUCTION: $5,000 DOWN ON AUCTION DAY. BALANCE DUE JUNE 11 2013. DEED TRANSFER, TITLE COMMITMENT IN SELLERS NAME PROVIDED BY SELLERS. A 6% BUYERS PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THE FINAL BID TO DETERMINE THE FINAL CONTRACT PRICE. PROPERTY BEING OFFERED AS IS, WITH OUT ANY CONTINGENCIES TO FINANCING APPRAISAL OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF CONTINGENCIES. ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE DAY OF SALE TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ALL OTHER. GREAT PICTURES ON WEB SITE WWW.ALMBURGAUCTIONS.COM ALMBURG AUCTIONEERING INC. 815-825-2727, MALTA, IL ANDREW & STEVE

HAROLD B. GIDDINGS TRUST 101, OWNER RON KLEIN, ATTORNEY, 815-748-0380 All our auctions with pictures are advertised worldwide @ www.almburgauctions.com

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1999 S-10 Ex. Cab A/C, cruise, 5-spd., 62k miles. Runs great. Looks great. $5400 New Tires 815-751-4349 Sycamore, IL

DEKALB ADULT, QUIET, REFINED Building. 2 Bedroom Apt with homey environment. Car port. For mature living. Excellent Location! No pets/smoking. Agent Owned. 815-758-6712

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

DEKALB LARGE 2BR

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I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs

DEKALB - FOR SALE BY OWNER Beautiful house in quiet location. Much larger than it appears, this 3 bdrm, 2 bath house includes hot tub, hundreds of perennials, and new landscaping. A must see!! 813 Lawnwood Ave, DeKalb. Open Sun 4/28 & 5/5 1-4

1990 & Newer

DeKalb County. Pierce Township. 40 acres. $10,500/acre. 815-739-5638

2 bath, stove, fridge, D/W, W/D hook-up, a/c, security entrance. Quit building, no dogs. 815-758-0079

DeKalb. 3BR, 2BA, walk in closets, open area dining/kitchen/living rm. 1369 SF. 1 car gar. Southmoore Estates. $58,000. 815-756-3330

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DeKalb Lower Large 1BR Utilities separate, W/D in building. Appliances, A/C, $550/mo. Linda 815-757-2021

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DeKalb Quiet 1, 2 & 3BR Lease, deposit, ref, no pets.

Will beat anyone's price by $300.

DeKalb. Location! 3 Bays/Office. Parking. Rte 38. Adolph Miller RE 815-756-7845 Prime spot!!!

Will pay extra for Honda, Toyota & Nissan

RV PARK IN ENNIS Formerly Camper Corner 18 Full hook-ups plus tent spaces, 2 bath houses, coin-op laundry, 2,600 sq. ft. house fully remodeled, 800 sq. ft. garage/shop, stand alone office building, mature trees, city water and sewer, 1.45 acres. Priced to sell at $360 K. 406-581-7878 (Paul)

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

1997 Hitchhiker fifth-wheel with one slide out, queen bed, and separate shower/toilet. $6000 obo. Call 815-970-7456

BIG APARTMENTS, LESS MONEY! Rochelle: 15 minutes from DeKalb 1 BR & 2BR Starting at $530 Recently updated! Affordable heat. Walk to shops! (815) 562-6425 www.whiteoakapartments.net Now accepting Visa, M/C, Discover

DeKalb. 3BR, 1BA Duplex. Bsmnt. W/D. Garage. Hardwood floors through out. Patio. $900/mo. 815-508-7138 DeKalb. 3BR. New carpet & refinished hardwood floors. New appls. Near NIU campus. $850/mo+utils. 815-501-5839 DEKALB: 2BR's - $750 mo. Utilities Included. Nice Neighborhood. Call: 815-756-1424

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

KIRKLAND NICE 3 BEDROOM Laundry facilities, yard, parking. $750/mo + electric, incl water and garbage. 630-359-3474

ROCHELLE 2 BEDROOM

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

28 Years Experience ✦ Custom Decks ✦ Wheelchair Ramps ✦ Swimming Pools ✦ Power Washing

2BR, 2BA APT.

& Staining ✦ Stairs/Teardowns

Washer & dryer, central air, fireplace, exercise center. Cat friendly. Private fishing. $765/mo.

Incl W/D, wood floors, balcony. Off St. parking, no dogs/smoking. $725/mo. 630-665-0382

DEKALB, near NIU - 4 BR 2 BATH W/D APPL Includes parking, water, garbage. $1050+utilities Sec+1st. 815-748-3311 DeKalb. 3BR for $730+ utils! Available NOW!!! Adolph Miller RE 815-756-7845 GOOD DEAL!

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Rochelle: 15 minutes from DeKalb Studio SPECIALS Starting at $395 ONE MONTH FREE WITH AD Recently updated! Affordable heat. Walk to shops! (815) 562-6425 www.whiteoakapartments.net

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Nice yard. Appls + washer & dryer, a/c, garage. $675/mo+utils & sec. Avail Mid-June. 815-508-1636

Large kitchen, eat in counter, large living/dining area, W/D. No smkg/pets, $1000/mo. Partial handicap access. 815-970-0189

Available Immediatley! Close to NIU, Free heat & water, quiet lifestyle. Varsity Square Apts. 815-756-9554 www.glencoproperties.com

WILL BEAT ANY QUOTE GIVEN!! $400 - $2000 “don't wait.... call 2day”!!

Shabbona ~ 2BR Duplex

DEKALB ~ 1 BEDROOM APT

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Laing Mgmt. 815-758-1100 or 815-895-8600 Sycamore: 1711 DeKalb Ave. Large 2 BR, 1.5BA. W/D in apt, D/W, C/A, microwave, stove, frig, disposal, balcony doors, security system. $790/mo. 815-756-2637 Sycamore 2BR - Mature Lifestyle Nice, quiet & sunny. Off St parking. No smoking/dogs. On-site laundry. Call Kris @ 815-501-1872

SUMMER CHILD CARE Sycamore resident seeking full-time summer employment caring for young children in-home. UW Whitewater student with many hours of child care experience. Contact via email: SchroedeNL16@uww.edu

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SYCAMORE 2BR DUPLEX Updated, washer/dryer, large yard, garage. $760/mo + security. 630-479-4577

Sycamore 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Near downtown/schools, W/D. Full bsmt, garage, no dogs/smkg. $960 + utilities. 630-450-5372

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Sycamore. 1BR. Large, quiet, clean. 1st floor. Heat furnished. $620/mo. No pets. 815-973-8290 Sycamore. 321 S. Walnut St. 1BR. $650/mo. Deck. Pets OK w/$500 dep. No smoking on property. 1st mo rent+sec. On site laundry. 815-895-8901

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2004 Class A 30' Four Winds RV. Perfect condition, Ford gas engine, 17K miles, 1 slide out, AC, 4 leveling jacks, 5.5 generator sleeps 6, patio awning Queen bed Must sell, asking 38K. 815-382-5521

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

524 N 10th St DeKalb 4 2 $129,000 Century 21 Elsner Realty, Jane Mitchell, 815-756-1691

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612 Buckboard Drive Sycamore 2 2.1 $159,900 Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell, Kelly Miller, 815-757-0123

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419 Driftwood Dr DeKalb 3 2 $169,900 Century 21 Elsner Realty, Dan McClure, 815-756-1691

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921 Scott Drive Sycamore 3 2.5 $188,900 Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell, Julie Fabrizius, 815-405-1345

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105 Tygert Lane DeKalb 4 3.5 $350,000 Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell, Nancy Watson, 815-757-5470

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1359 Everett Sycamore 3+2 3 McCabe Realtors, Nedra Ericson, 815-739-9997

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1138 Arneita St Sycamore 4 2.5 $232,000 Century 21 Elsner Realty, Gayle Wuori, 815-756-1691

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

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Creston Spacious, Very Nice TH Only 10 minutes west of DeKalb. Newer 2BR with C/A, appl, W/D option, deck, basement, large lawn, front door parking, etc. No dogs. Small town living at its best. $720 dep. $720/mo incl water & garbage. References and good credit req. 815-761-9237

DEKALB - 2 BR 1.5 BATH TOWNHOUSE Finished basement, easy access to Peace Rd-Rt 88, Near walking path, shopping, pond. Appls included. $1050/mo plus security deposit. 630-788-2246 or 815-757-6011 DEKALB - 3BR 2.5 Bath TH in Summit Enclave. 2 car gar, all appls, $1250 + util. Small pets ok. 630-661-1643 DEKALB / SUMMIT ENCLAVE TH 2 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 C. Gar., Avail. July 1, End Unit. $1,050/mo. EMAIL: FJK88@MSN.COM

2.5BA, A/C, W/D, full bsmt, 2 car. $1299 incl water/sewer/garbage/ recycle. 630-416-0076

SYCAMORE'S FINEST DUPLEX BEAUTIFUL RANCH STYLE. Basement, Garage. AVAILABLE JUNE 1st. $1075. (888) 485-0054 SEE WEBSITE: RENTDUPLEX.INFO

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Sycamore: 2BR duplex, stove, refrigerator, W/D hookup, $650/mo.+ 1st, last, security, no pets/smoking 224-239-3244

Sycamore Nice 2BR + Loft TH

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815-757-1907 Wineberry - 2BR 2BA Townhome Fnshd Bsmnt, 2Car Gar, W/D. $1,050/mo Avail Now Call Pittsley Realty (815)756-7768

DEKALB 2+BR, 1.5BA TH Enclave Sub. 2 car attached garage. $975/mo+sec dep. 630-654-9756

DEKALB 2BR TH KNOLLS SUBDIVISION 2 bath, appliances. W/D, A/C, 2 car garage, $950/mo. 815-758-5588 www.rentdekalb.com DeKalb/Summit Enclave 2BR Condo Incl all appl, 2 car garage. No pets/smkg, $960/mo + sec. Available June 1st. 815-501-1378 Sycamore 2 Story Condo. 2BR. Bsmnt. 1 car garage. Pool, clubhouse. $975/mo+1St, last, sec. No pets. No smoking pref. Call for appt. 815-988-1457

SYCAMORE 2BR RANCH TH 2 bath, 2 car garage, appliances, W/D, no pets/smoking. $1100/mo + security. 630-504-8465 SYCAMORE LARGE TOWNHOME Must-see 4BR/2BA townhouse. Corner/end unit facing pool & park in Woodgate neighborhood. $1300. Remodeled interior with a lot of space & garage. 815-761-6535 (Casey). Chronicle Classified 877-264-2527

Cortland ~ 2 story, 2 bedroom washer/dryer hookups, gar., yard, nice neighborhood. $800/mo. 815-522-6009 or 815-761-5944 DeKalb 3BR, 1.5BA, Cul-De-Sac All appliances, new kit, c/a, bsmt. 2 car garage, garbage/water incl. $1200/mo + sec. 815-557-4425

DEKALB - 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Appliances, Garage, Basement, Lawn Care, No Smoking, No Pets $925 815-758-0591

GENOA ~ 2BR, 1.5 car gar, updated appliances, pets? Avail. May 6, strong references, $725/mo+ security deposit 815-985-0225 Genoa: 2BR, 1.5 BA, C/A, all appls, sewer, water incl. 1 car garage. $900/mo+sec. No pets. Avail now. 815-693-8378 SYCAMORE - 3BR 2.5Bath 2CG 2 Story + Basement. New windows, drs, flooring, cabinets, appliances. No Smoking / Pets $1200 (1st+Last+Sec) 815-895-2684

Sycamore Large 3BR Duplex Quiet,1.5BA with off St. parking. $925/mo+elec & water. No pets. Avail May 15th 815-761-3917

DEKALB DeKalb Updated 3BR DEKALB ~ TILTON PARK Beautiful home! Totally remodeled! 3BD, 1 BA, plus FR, 2 car garage, backs to Hopkins Park. $850/month. Avail June 1. No smoking. Call 630-675-4485 DeKalb- 2 Bedroom $750 +utilities. Across from park. Lease/security & references 815-758-7990

DeKalb. 5 BR, 2.5BA. 2 car garage. 1 blk from NIU campus. All appls, incl W/D. Available July 1st. 815-623-6015 Dekalb: 3-4BR, 3BA laundry, 3 car garage, fenced yard, $1350+ utilities avail 6/15 815-375-0582 Dekalb: 3BR, 1BA, full bsmnt, no pets/smoking, $900/mo., 1st, last, & sec. 815-895-8507 Genoa- 2 story house washer/dryer/stove/fridge incl. Avail June 1st. $950/month + deposit 815-784-5108

Kingston: 4BR farmhouse, newly remodeled, no pets, $1200/mo. 815-758-3202 Before 9pm

Lake Holiday Waterfront 3BR

Pets OK, $1275/mo. Lrg 3BR house, 3 car gar, $1,550. 773-510-3643 ~ 815-509-7975

DeKalb/Syc/Cortland. Shop/Warehouse. Size & price vary! Adolph Miller RE 815-756-7845

Sycamore Downtown Storefront

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

815-754-5831

Available 7-1-13, 2000 Sq. Ft. Restaurant or General Retail. Ask for Rod 815-501-4902 Sycamore Near courthouse. Furnished, attractive, large office space. Great for professionals. $175/mo incl utilities, shared kitchenette & reception area. 815-739-6186

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by gi that on JUNE 3, 2013, at 9:00 A.M., at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 West State Street, Sycamore, Illinois, 60178 in the courtroom occupied by the presiding judge, Bridget Marie Schaffer will file his/her petition requesting that his/her name be changed from BRIDGET MARIE SCHAFFER to BRIDGET MARIE QUINLAN pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided. Any persons interested in said request for change of name may appear at said time and place, if they so desire.

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Bridget Marie Schaffer 134 W. tate Street, Apt 3 Sycamore, Illinois 60178

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/s/ Maureen Josh Clerk of the Circuit Court

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE CITY OF DEKALB, Plaintiff, vs. FLORENCE RAUWORTH,Defendant. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 9th day of May, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., the Sheriff of DeKalb County will hold a public sale for the property at 901 Sycamore Road. The sale will take place at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 West State Street, Sycamore, Illinois, or at the office of the DeKalb County Sheriff, 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, Illinois. Said sale to be conducted pursuant to Illinois law and the Order for sale entered in the abovecaptioned matter, and may be continued from time to time without further notice or publication. Date: May 1, 2013 Dean M. Frieders Attorney for the City of DeKalb 200 South 4th Street DeKalb, IL 60115 815-748-2093 (Published in the Daily Chronicle May 4, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 West State Street, Sycamore, Illinois 60178, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of first publication of this notice and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4)

1.5BA. Stove, fridge, D/W, C/A. Large garage. 815-758-0079

WATERMAN: 2400sq/ft 4bdr 2.5 BA newer house, 2 car garage, basement, backyrd. Start Jun-Jul $1690 Near DeKalb. 847-338-5588

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GENEVA, ELGIN, OFFICE / WAREHOUSE, 1500 sf. 10x12 overhead door. For sale/lease, $1200/mo. Dearborn, 630-894-1277 ext 11

5 BR, 2 BA House, C/A, bsmt, $1000 + util. 630-768-5962

DeKalb – 638 11th St. 2 BD duplex. 1st mo+sec dep. $725/mo. 815-756-6201 Dekalb: Knolls, 1200 sq ft ranch, 3BR, 2BA, all appl., C/A, bsmnt, lndry hookup, 2 car attch. gar No pets/ smoke $1000/mo. 815-464-8646

Sycamore. 22X29' Shop/Storage 9' overhead door. $400/mo. Heat & Electric incl. J&A RE 815-970-0679

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HARRY L. BRONSON, JR. DECEASED. NO. 13 P 50 CLAIM NOTICE (INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION) NOTICE is given of the death of Harry L. Bronson, Jr., of Englewood, Florida. Letters of office were issued on the 17th day of April, 2013, to Nila M. Bronson, Independent Executor, of 1655 Manor Road, Englewood, Florida 34223, whose attorney is Russell E. Burns, 1500 E. Lincoln Highway, Suite 1-B, DeKalb, Illinois 60115.

PREPARED BY: Russell E. Burns 1500 E. Lincoln Highway Suite 1-B DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 754-5410 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 27, 2013; May 4, 11, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY The Hinckley-Big Rock School Board is looking for District residents from Pierce or Squaw Grove Townships who are interested in filling the seat which is currently vacant on the Hinckley-Big Rock School Board. The appointment to the vacancy would be for a 2-year term. Any candidate interested in serving on the Board of Education must be a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years old, a registered voter and a resident of the State of Illinois and the Hinckley-Big Rock School District from Big Rock or Pierce Townships for at least one year preceding the appointment to the Board. If you are interested in serving our community as a member of the Board of Education, please send or drop off your letter of interest by May 10, 2013 to: Marikay Slosar Secretary, Board of Education Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD # 429 700 East Lincoln Highway Hinckley, Il 60520 Please contact Marikay Slosar in the Hinckley-Big Rock CUSD #429 District Office at 815-286-7578 or at mslosar@hbr429.org with any questions. (Published in the Daily Chronicle April 30, May 1, 2, 3, 4, 2013 )

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PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 25, 2013 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of DeKalb County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as A + CLEANING SERVICE located at 10513 PERRY RD., DEKAB, IL 60115. Dated April 25, 2013 /s/ John Acardo DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 27, May 4, 11, 2013.)

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