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FINDING FULFILLMENT MILL CREEK RESIDENT FOCUSES PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS ON VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS. PAGE 4

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Suzanne Spry is seen with her children, Jenna, 11, and Derek, 14. She volunteers for a number of organizations, such as the Mothers Club of Geneva, Lazarus House and Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice.

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Journalist from India visits newsroom A journalist from India spent a day in the Kane County Chronicle newsroom earlier this week.

K. Karthikeyan – or Karthik, for short – came to the U.S. through Rotary’s Group Study Exchange program.

According to www.rotary. org, the Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange program “is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for businesspeople and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers. ... For four to six weeks, team members experience the host country’s culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange

EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK Kathy Gresey ideas.”

Karthik writes for the Deccan Chronicle, an English-language newspaper that is circulated in southern India. (You can check out the paper at www.deccanchronicle.com.)

While he was at the Kane County Chronicle, Karthik and our editorial staff members spoke about journalism.

Reporter Jonathan Bilyk and Karthik compared the political and taxation systems in Kane County and Illinois to Karthik’s home region in India, near Chennai.

“We had some laughs at the similarity in the systems

of graft and public corruption that seems to characterize our respective state governments,” Jonathan wrote.

“We both felt civic pride – or something like that. I was struck by how, even across the cultural lines, we shared the common language of public service journalism. It readily helped to smooth over any problems in translating complex topics.”

Reporter Brenda Schory also spent time with Karthik, taking him on a short tour of Geneva.

“He talked about the issues he covers in India, its problems and the efforts to address them,” Brenda wrote.

“He said America is a welcoming place to immigrants, and he was thrilled to be here for this exchange.”

After completing his

visit with the Kane County Chronicle, Karthik reported back to me that the experience was enriching and insightful.

“Thanks to you and your enthusiastic team for sparing nearly a whole day,” he wrote.

“A special thanks to Brenda for the brief tour she took me on. It would be unkind of me if [I didn’t] specially thank you for making the whole vocational day possible.”

We enjoyed having Karthik in our newsroom.

And thanks to local Rotarian Mark Allen for helping make Karthik’s visit with us possible.

• Kathy Gresey is editor of the Kane County Chronicle.

Contact her at kgresey@ shawmedia.com or 630-8455368.

8LOCAL BRIEFS Department of Energy, Fermilab meeting set BATAVIA – The Department of Energy and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory are inviting the local community to an informational meeting about the proposed Long-Baseline Neutrino Experiment.

The meeting, which will feature illustrative posters and short presentations, will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 23 at Fermilab, which is at Pine Street and Kirk Road, Batavia.

It will be at the Wilson Hall atrium. Construction would take place on the western portion of the laboratory site, close to Kirk and Giese roads in Batavia, and could begin as early as 2015.

The meeting provides neighbors and the local community with an opportunity to mingle with scientists and engineers and ask questions about the LBNE, the construction and the environmental assessment that will be prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act. More information about LBNE and the plan for the environmental assessment can be found at http://lbne.fnal.gov/env-assessment.shtml.

For information on the public meeting or regarding special accommodations, contact Katie Yurkewicz, Fermilab communication director, at 630-840-3351.

Energy efficiency focus of presentation GENEVA – The Geneva Library Foundation Speaker Series will present “The Imperative of Energy Efficiency and Renewables” with Dr. Patricia Vary from 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 22

in the lower meeting room at the Geneva Public Library, 127 James St., Geneva.

Vary has a bachelor’s degree in medical technology and an master’s degree in microbiology, both from Texas Christian University, an master’s in biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin, and a Ph.D. in microbial genetics from Stanford University.

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Where did you grow up? St. Charles Who would play you in the movie of your life? Katheryn Winnick First job? Swim instructor at St. Charles North As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A zoologist. I was a professional ballroom dancer. Now, I’m a real estate agent and a barista.

A movie you’d recommend? “Gladiator” Favorite charity? Any animal shelter or rescue Do you play an instrument? Several: Cello, violin, piano, guitar and drums. I used to be in bands and orchestras.

Do you speak another language? German Favorite local restaurant? Famous Dave’s in Oswego What is an interesting factoid about yourself? I spent a month in the Bahamas with a study group from my college, St. Olaf, doing research on local wildlife. We studied conch shells, illegal harvesting of conch sells, and we found a new species of fish.

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Talent show at Harrison Street School WHAT: The Harrison Street School talent show will be next week. There will be 28 acts, with talent ranging from first-graders through fifth-graders at the school. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted for upgraded equipment for future shows.

WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday WHERE: 201 N. Harrison St., Geneva

Spaghetti dinner at Geneva church WHAT: A spaghetti dinner benefit to help support a youth mission trip is set for next week. Enjoy a spaghetti dinner prepared and served by the St. Mark’s youth in the fellowship hall. The youth of St. Mark’s Church will be serving in Eastern Kentucky July 20 to July 28 as part of the Appalachia Service Project.

WHEN: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday WHERE: St. Mark’s Church, 320 Franklin St., Geneva COST: The cost of the dinner is $10 for adults, $5 for those ages 5 to 12 and free for those younger than 5. Tickets are available

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Garage sale in Sugar Grove WHAT: Homes for Endangered and Lost Pets’ annual garage sale will be next week.

Donations are appreciated and may be dropped off after 6 p.m. weekdays and all day on Friday. The sale will not accept computer equipment or large electronics, large exercise equipment, children’s car seats or high chairs, or clothing. Donors are urged to call first for large items. All proceeds benefit HELP foster animals.

WHEN: May 18 WHERE: 39 Walnut Circle, Sugar Grove INFO: For sale questions, call Cheryl after 6 p.m. at 630-466-7958.

Bridge Walk at Fabyan Forest Preserve WHAT: The eighth annual Bridge Walk fundraising 5K walk is set. Race day registration starts at 7 a.m. The event will raise money

and awareness of the LivingWell Cancer Resource Center, a member of Cadence Health.

WHEN: 8 a.m. May 18 WHERE: Fabyan Forest Preserve, 1925 Batavia Ave., Geneva COST: $25 for adults and teens and $15 for children ages 7 to 12; 6 and younger and volunteers are free; student team members are $5 INFO: For information, visit www.livingwellcrc.org.

Pancake breakfast in St. Charles WHAT: Boy Scout Troop 25 has planned its 55th annual pancake breakfast today. The event includes pancakes, bacon, orange juice, coffee, sausage. It is an all-you-can-eat event.

WHEN: 7 to 11 a.m. today WHERE: St. Charles Episcopal Church, 994 N. Fifth Ave., St. Charles COST: $4 for adults, $2 for children or $10 for a family INFO: For information, call 630-926-4857.

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St. Charles resident Christine Coleman, 27, was working as a barista at Biggby Coffee in St. Charles when she answered 10 questions for the Kane County Chronicle’s Brenda Schory.

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A mother’s mission

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Mom finds fulfillment through various volunteering opportunities

By ASHLEY RHODEBECK arhodebeck@shawmedia.com

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uzanne Spry would volunteer at her children’s school when they were in elementary school, but now that Jenna, 11, and Derek, 14, are in middle school, she said, there are fewer opportunities for her to do so.

Instead, the 46-year-old has focused her philanthropic efforts elsewhere, including Geneva-based Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice; Lazarus House, a homeless shelter in St. Charles; and the Mothers Club of Geneva, for which she has served as treasurer and will be president-elect next year, she said.

“I just enjoy it,” Spry said of her volunteerism.

On Sunday, Spry expects to do something special with her children – such as going out to dinner – for Mother’s Day. Although Mother’s Day observances began in 1908 in Grafton, W.Va., and Philadelphia, Congress didn’t designate the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day until 1914, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Spry, along with three friends, walks in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day in Washington, D.C., in the memory of her good friend Laura Powers, a mother who died from breast cancer when her daughters were 3 and 5, she said.

“As a mom, I can’t imagine not being there for your kids,” Spry said.

Before her kids were born, Spry worked as a graphic designer for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s national headquarters in Atlanta, she said. She loved her job, she said, but was blessed to be able to stay at home with her children.

“Raising them has gone by really fast,” Spry said, adding she misses taking them to the grocery store when they were little.

But as Derek and Jenna have gotten older, it has become easier for her to get involved in volunteering op-

Sandy Bressner – sbressner@shawmedia.com

Suzanne Spry, who lives in Mill Creek, gets dinner together for her son before his soccer game Tuesday. Spry volunteers for a number of organizations in the area. portunities, which include taking leftover food from Red Lobster in Geneva to Lazarus House in St. Charles, she said.

It was through her son’s travel soccer club that Spry joined the Mothers Club of Geneva when the family moved from Milwaukee to a subdivision near Geneva about three and a half years ago, she said, explaining one

of the mothers invited her to join.

Spry and other mothers club members helped refurbish a room at Mutual Ground, an Aurora-based organization that provides services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Tapping at pictures on her smartphone, Spry pointed out how the mother’s club gave the outdated space a

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“It came together in two days,” Spry said.

More recently, Spry helped plan the Fox Valley

Volunteer Hospice’s garden party fundraiser held Friday at the Q Center in St. Charles.

Spry said she’s lucky her husband, Richard, is patient and doesn’t expect homecooked meals, explaining one day the signs she had been working on for the garden party cluttered the counter instead of dinner.

“I find that more fulfilling than cooking,” Spry said.

Seven-Day Forecast

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Sunny, breezy & cold

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Tri-Cities Almanac

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58/33 McHenry Statistics through 4 p.m. yesterday Belvidere 58/35 Temperatures Waukegan 60/34 58/34 High/low ....................................... 50°/45° Normal high ......................................... 69° Rockford Crystal Lake Deerfield Record high .............................. 88° (2011) Algonquin 60/33 60/35 58/37 60/33 Normal low .......................................... 48° Hampshire Record low ............................... 25° (1966) Schaumburg 60/34 Elgin 61/36 Peak wind ......................... NNW at 15 mph 60/33 DeKalb Precipitation 60/35 Tri-Cities Chicago 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. ........... 0.42” 60/35 61/38 Month to date ................................... 0.87” Normal month to date ....................... 1.24” Oak Park Year to date .................................... 15.93” 59/39 Aurora Normal year to date ........................ 10.63” Dixon 60/34

UV Index

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Sandwich 60/35

Orland Park 62/38

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City Arlington Hts Aurora Deerfield Des Plaines Elgin Gary Hammond Janesville

Today Hi Lo W 62 37 pc 60 35 pc 58 37 pc 60 37 pc 60 33 pc 60 35 pc 66 39 pc 58 33 pc

Sunday Hi Lo W 55 31 pc 57 33 pc 54 31 pc 55 33 pc 56 36 pc 56 31 pc 62 38 s 56 32 pc

Today Hi Lo W 64 37 pc 58 34 pc 62 38 pc 59 37 pc 62 38 pc 60 35 pc 62 38 pc 58 34 pc

City Kankakee Kenosha La Salle Morris Munster Naperville Tinley Park Waukegan

Sunday Hi Lo W 58 36 pc 53 30 pc 59 38 pc 58 36 pc 56 35 pc 57 37 pc 57 35 pc 54 30 pc

Fox River Stages 0-50 Good; 51-100 Moderate; 101-150 Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200 Unhealthy; 201-300 Very Unhealthy; 301-500 Hazardous Source: Illinois EPA

Pollen Count Data as of Friday

Fld: flood stage. Prs: stage in feet at 7 a.m Friday. Chg: change in previous 24 hours.

Station Fld Prs Chg Station Fld Prs Chg Montgomery........... 13..... 12.41...... -0.01 Algonquin................. 3....... 1.79...... -0.08 New Munster, WI .... 19....... 9.21...... -0.38 Burlington, WI ........ 11....... 8.37..... +0.11 Princeton .............. 9.5....... 7.75...... -0.23 Dayton ................... 12....... 8.67...... -0.29 Waukesha ................ 6....... 4.35..... +0.38 McHenry .................. 4....... 3.34...... -0.09

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Source: National Allergy Bureau

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City Louisville Miami Milwaukee Minneapolis Nashville New Orleans New York City Oklahoma City Omaha Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh St. Louis Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle Washington, DC

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City Mexico City Moscow Nassau New Delhi Paris Rio de Janeiro Rome Seoul Singapore Sydney Tokyo Toronto

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Sunday Hi Lo W 63 41 s 88 74 s 53 38 pc 58 41 s 66 43 s 81 60 pc 69 46 pc 72 54 pc 66 45 s 89 69 t 69 46 pc 98 78 s 56 36 pc 64 41 s 83 59 s 69 54 pc 66 53 r 68 45 pc

Today Hi Lo W 84 55 pc 81 59 pc 86 76 s 104 81 pc 61 45 sh 81 66 s 73 51 sh 75 54 s 89 80 t 72 54 pc 70 60 r 58 40 pc

Sunday Hi Lo W 83 53 pc 82 56 pc 85 74 s 102 79 pc 61 44 pc 83 68 s 73 51 s 75 57 s 90 80 t 74 50 s 75 57 pc 51 33 pc

World Weather City Athens Baghdad Beijing Berlin Buenos Aires Cairo Calgary Jerusalem Johannesburg London Madrid Manila

Today Hi Lo W 74 64 s 106 75 s 95 61 s 64 46 sh 70 48 pc 90 66 s 75 49 s 76 57 pc 59 43 r 55 41 r 75 50 pc 92 79 t

Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

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Natural wonders right outside our doors Niagara Falls. Devil’s Tower. Mammoth Cave. Old Faithful.

These natural wonders of the United States are so famous, they hardly need explanation. They’re big.

They’re unique. They’re really, really old. And each year people flock by the millions to see them.

Then there are those natural wonders that are a little less illustrious. Like, for instance, the little critters I found stuck to my garage doors this past Tuesday.

I was sanding the wooden doors in preparation for their annual coat of spar varnish when I spotted, at the corners of two different panels, what appeared to be little pebbles.

Figuring them for bits of eroding concrete that had splashed up after our last rain (ah, the joys of home ownership!) I moved to brush them out of the way, lest the palm sander grind them and gouge the much-weathered wood even more.

But something about the shape of these little bits made me stop, turn off the sander, fetch my glasses, and take a

These tiny terrestrial snails, measuring less than a quarter-inch in length, can be found in a variety of habitats throughout Kane County, including wooden garage doors.

GOOD NATURED Pam Otto closer look.

Far from random concrete fragments, the teensy specks – the largest of which measured maybe a quarter of an inch – turned out to be ... terrestrial snail shells.

Say whaaa ...?!

As a retired (some would say reformed) river rat, I’m well acquainted with our area’s aquatic snail species.

Without too much trouble, I can tell which ones are lunged and which are gilled, which ones are native and which are not.

But, I swear on a stack of field guides, I had no idea we had terrestrial snails in Kane County.

Now their cousins, the slugs, yes. Who hasn’t seen their work, whether it’s the telltale holes they leave in hosta leaves or their glistening slime trails that traverse wood-chipped paths and even sidewalks.

But bona fide snails, with

Photo provided

shells, on land? I honestly thought such creatures were to be found only in far-off locales, like rainforests, or maybe the Smoky Mountains.

Since none of my reference books make any more than a passing mention of terrestrial snails, I turned to my good friend Google to learn a little more.

Actually, a lot more.

It turns out, there are 124

See OTTO, page 7

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8LOCAL BRIEF ST. CHARLES – The seventh annual Cal’s All-Star Angel Foundation Golf Outing and

Dinner Event is set for 11:30 a.m. June 3 at the Royal Fox and the Royal Hawk country club in St. Charles.

The event benefits the

South-Elgin based organization, which grants the wishes of youths fighting cancer and financially assists their families.

The event features WGN’s Pat

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The Royal Fox Country Club is at 4405 Royal & Ancient drives, St. Charles.

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• Pam Otto is the manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a facility of the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at 630-513-4346 or potto@stcparks.org.

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species of land snails and slugs in Illinois alone.

Even better, only a few are nonnative; the rest have been living in our fair state for thousands, and in some cases, millions of years.

Another great discovery – many of these species have really neat common names.

While scientific names are intriguing, helpful and universal, an animal’s common name can be useful too.

It can give clues about who coined it, or what the critter’s most predominant features are.

Plus, as is the case with freshwater mussels and other lesser-appreciated taxa, the common names of land snails are just plain fun: Roger’s snaggletooth. Bronze pinecone. Honey vertigo.

Then there’s the one I think I found: the glossy pillar.

Also known as Cochlicopa lubrica, these tiny snails can be found in a wide range of habitats.

Although they prefer humid environments, like those found under rocks, they can pop up in some strange places. One mollusk researcher said he’d spotted them “aestivating on our garage door.” A ha! Perhaps

a species trait?

One other interesting characteristic of these small snails, the one perhaps responsible for their species name, is that they continuously clean their shells with their radula (a raspy structure I’d love to say is like a tongue, but isn’t) in order to keep them nice and glossy.

The ones I found on my garage, though no longer living, were shiny indeed.

This odyssey of snail identification via Google led me to another fantastic find, an online version of the Fieldbook of Illinois Land Snails

by Frank Collins Baker.

Published in 1939, this little gem contains a lot of great background information on land snails as well as keys for identifying families, genera and species.

What more could an amateur malacologist ask for?

I know I won’t be traveling to Devil’s Tower or Old Faithful this year; you might not be either.

But you know what? It’s OK. We’ve got natural wonders right outside our doors.

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By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com GENEVA – While the bank that owns the Mill Race Inn is struggling to find a buyer, Geneva city officials say they are on the verge of ordering the shuttered restaurant building razed because of safety concerns over its deteriorating condition.

The restaurant, at 4 E. State St., Geneva, closed in January 2011. Because of its location next to the Fox River, the structure has flooded several times. Also, a colony of raccoons has been living in the ductwork, and the building has been the target of vandalism, officials said.

Mayor Kevin Burns said the city is “perilously close” to demanding that the structure be torn down, even before a sale and redevelopment plan is settled.

“We are fed up with the eyesore and want to move quickly on eliminating it,” Burns said. “We are perilously close to requiring and demanding that the bank move posthaste on razing that property, or I will work with the city council and appropriate staff to invest our own resources to do so.”

If the city has to spend $75,000 to $100,000 estimated to take down the building, it would have a recapture agreement with the successful bidder on the property so the city could be reimbursed.

Burns said it would require city council action to appropriate the funds, if a buyer for the property does not emerge soon.

Burns said any demolition would include working to

preserve the stonework and the original blacksmith shop, which dates back to 1842.

“The city is well aware of the condition of the Mill Race,” Burns said. “We have been in constant contact with the owners, not only for the condition of the building and safety hazards, and windows boarded up. They are well aware of the condition and our frustration with it – and our patience is wearing thin.”

Edward Bluemel, vice president for Plaza Bank in Chicago, which owns the Mill Race Inn, said he was not surprised as city officials had told him the building would have to come down.

“We may have to address that,” Bluemel said. “It may be a reason to push through a sale and put the cost [of demolition] on the buyer ... The bank does not have a lot of experience with tear downs.”

Economic Development Director Ellen Divita said bank officials have been very cooperative with the city regarding property maintenance and code issues at the Mill Race.

“They have not been cited,” Divita said. “We know of the raccoons and one broken window. The fire and building departments have contacted the bank to get a structural review of the building.

Police are providing extra monitoring to make sure it is secure.”

What officials hope will solve the issue, Burns said, is a buyer’s bid and a redevelopment plan that is accepted.

“We are anxiously awaiting news from several bidders on whether or not they have secured the property,” Burns said.

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Born: Aug. 22, 1907; in Greenburg, Ky. Died: May 9, 2013; in Geneva

CHERYL L. GOSSELINK Born: July 26, 1944; in Chicago Died: May 1, 2013; in Geneva GENEVA – Cheryl L. Gosselink, 68, of Geneva, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born July 26, 1944, in Chicago, the daughter Evelyn (Lar-

Memphis, TN 38105, would be appreciated.

Arrangements were handled by Malone Funeral Home, Geneva.

For information, call 630-2328233 or visit www.malonefh.com.

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STAN JORSTAD Died: May 8, 2013 Stan Jorstad, 91, passed away in his home of 50 years Wednesday, May 8, 2013, surrounded by his loving family.

After studying photography and design at Temple University, Stan enlisted in the Ski Troops with the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division and served in North Africa and Italy during World War II. Stan was an award-winning commercial photographer during his 25 years as director of photography for Container Corporation of America. He was also a cinematographer for the television series, “Wild Kingdom.” Following his retirement, his continuing love of the outdoors and interest in supporting environmental awareness was focused on the National Parks, where he shared his artistry in two books on the photography of our National Parks.

He is survived by his children, Jan of Elburn, Tom of Ft. Washington, Md., Mary Ann of Charlottesville, Va., and Steve of St. Charles.

Stan was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Wanda.

The Jorstad family is grateful for the compassionate care provided

by VNA Hospice.

There will be a memorial Mass celebration at 11 a.m. Monday, May 13, at St. Peter & Paul Church, 5N939 Meredith Road, Virgil. Please direct memorial contributions to St. Peter & Paul

Church.

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CHARLES G. KLINE Born: Sept. 5, 1918; in Batavia Died: May 10, 2013; in Batavia BATAVIA – Charles G. Kline, 94, passed away peacefully Friday, May 10, 2013, with his family at his side at his residence in Batavia. He was born Sept. 5, 1918, in Batavia, the son of Elbert F. and Emma Rose (nee Thrun) Kline. He was united in marriage to Bernice Lawson on May 31, 1941, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rockford.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Bernice; his children, Dorcy Kline of Batavia, Donna (Jerry) Grommes of Plano and Daniel Charles (Michele) Kline of St. Charles; his grandchildren, Andy, Amy, Justin, Jonathan, Joshua and Jessica; great-grandchildren, Anna, Matthew, Lucas and Curtis; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Wendy; and his brother, Roy Kline.

A funeral service will be at 1 p.m.

Monday, May 13, at Moss Family Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia Ave. (Route 31) in Batavia, where visitation will be from noon until the hour of the service. Interment will follow in East Batavia Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice.

For information, contact the Moss Family Funeral Home in Batavia at 630-879-7900.

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GLADYS LOBIANCO Born: Feb. 17, 1923; in Oswego Died: April 24, 2013; in Geneva BATAVIA – Gladys Marie Lobianco, 90, of Batavia, passed away

Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at Delnor Hospital in Geneva surrounded by her family.

She was born Feb. 17, 1923, in Oswego, the youngest daughter of Edward and Louise (Muth) Prueter.

Gladys attended North Aurora grade school as well as Batavia High School. While in high school, she worked evenings and weekends at the Great State Theatres conglomerate (Paramount, Tivoli and Fox) in downtown Aurora, where she earned $11.88 for a 40hour week.

After marrying Sal Lobianco, building contractor and land developer, she devoted her time and energy to running her home and caring for her family. Her employment years included Tom Huston Factory in Columbus, Ga., and Geneva Community Hospital in Geneva.

Gladys is survived by her four children, Bonnie (John) Rudzinski of Kansas City, Mo., Charlotte (Mike) Rappley of Batavia, Tom (Dawn) Lobianco of Phoenix and Mary Lobianco-McClintock (Dan) of Charleston, S.C.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters and brothers-in-law, Arlene (Bill) Nicholson, Bernice (J. A.) Richter and Lucille (Duane) Paxton; and an infant brother, Thomas Prueter.

Gladys was gentle, caring and witty. She was happiest when spending time with family and friends. She will be dearly missed by her loved ones and all those whose lives she touched.

Burial was in North Cemetery in St. Charles.

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8FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Ruth Louise Cyr: The visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St. (corner of Routes 25 and 64), St. Charles. Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 13, in Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc, Wis.

Dorothy A. Granacki: The visitation for Dorothy A. Granacki, 86, of Batavia, will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at Moss Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 13, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 2300 Main St., Batavia.

Interment will be at Resurrec-

Obituary deadline The deadline for obituary notices is 4 p.m. for the next day’s edition. Obituaries can be emailed to obits@kcchronicle. tion Cemetery, 37W210 Fabyan Parkway, Geneva. Luncheon will

com.

For more information, contact news editor Al Lagattolla at alagattolla@shawmedia.com. follow at Holy Cross.

Thomas Edward Kanoski: Friends

may meet with the family from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 11, at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman, Mich.

Donald “Harvey” McClurg: There will be a celebration of his life at 6:30 p.m. May 23, at Portage United Methodist Church in Portage, Wis.

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Nellie Mae Blacksmith, 105, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Geneva Rehabilitation in Geneva.

She was born Aug. 22, 1907, in Greenburg, Ky., the daughter of Thomas and Virginia (nee Edwards) Nelson. She was united in marriage to John Blacksmith on June 27, 1942, in Batavia.

She is survived by her grandson, Patrick (Emily) Blacksmith of Batavia; a great-granddaughter, Kiley Blacksmith; and a cousin, Milton Samuelson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Blacksmith; a son, John Kurt Blacksmith; a sister, Lena Samuelson; and a brother, Willard Nelson.

The visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Moss-Norris Funeral Home, 100 S. Third St., St. Charles. A funeral Mass celebration will follow the visitation at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 2400 Main St., Batavia. Interment will be at River Hills Memorial Park in Batavia.

For information, call Moss-Norris Funeral Home at 630-584-2000 or visit www.mossfuneral.com.

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son) and Edward Peterson.

Cheryl was a member of Christ Community Church in St. Charles and found true joy reading the Bible. She loved to shop and especially enjoyed going to garage sales. She liked to be outdoors and enjoyed gardening.

However, she found her greatest joy in spending time with her grandchildren and family. Cheryl will be dearly missed by all those whose lives she touched.

She is survived by her children, Scott (Pamela) MacNeille of DeKalb, Wade (Kem) MacNeille of Arizona, Brad (Amy) Nelson of Batavia, Jill Nelson of Geneva, Melanie (Ross) Miraglia of Cortland and Aimee (John) Healy of Montgomery; her grandchildren, Nathan, Bradford, Adam (Lyndsy), Douglas (Chelsey), Shanna, Rhett (Kayla), Kade (Perla), Seth, Paige, Ty, Brooke MacNeille, Andrew, Aleigh, Ana Nelson, Codie Miraglia, Eddie, Jack and Aeris Healy; her great-grandchildren, Dominick Allen, Brianna Song, Connor, Jayden, Brayden and Ryleigh MacNeille; her siblings, Judy (Gene) Leathers of St. Charles and Rodger Peterson of Tennessee; and many dear nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister-in-law, Cathy Peterson.

The funeral service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at Christ Community Church, 37W100 Bolcum Road, St. Charles, with the Rev. Larry Stratton officiating.

Burial will be held privately.

The visitation will be from 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 16, until the service at Christ Community Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Smile Train, P.O. Box 96231, Washington, D.C., 20090-6231, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place,

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RONALD JAMES WINSOR

JESSIE EARL PARKER

Born: Oct. 1, 1916; in Morris Died: May 9, 2013; in Batavia

Born: June 20, 1924; in Junction Died: May 10, 2013 Jessie Earl Parker, 88, passed away at his home of 60 years Friday, May 10, 2013.

He was born June 20, 1924 in Junction and grew up in Eldorado. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and re-enlisted in the USAF during WWII, serving 5½ years.

He married Eva (Raben) on Feb. 20, 1946.

Jessie is survived by his wife, Eva; his children, Edward (Laurie), Lenna (Blaine) Holbrook, and Larry, Jesse and Teresa (Tim) Kane; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandson; one brother, Raymond; three sisters, Wilma Dunning, Ann Wilson and Lucille Lindsay; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Callie (Kimbro); a twin sister, Dessie Fowler; and two brothers, Andrew and Willard.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, at St. Patrick Mission Church, 6N487 Crane Road, St. Charles, with the Rev. Slawomir Zimordro officiating. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, 37W210 Fabyan Parkway, Geneva. The visitation will be from 9 a.m.

Tuesday until the time of the Mass.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial contributions to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, The Illinois Chapter, 651 W. Washington Blvd., Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60661.

To leave an online condolence or remembrance to the family, visit the funeral home’s obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes. com. For information, call Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles at 630-584-0060 or like us on Facebook.

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ST. CHARLES – The Rev. Ronald James Winsor, 96, of St. Charles, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Michealsen Health Care Center in Batavia. He was born Oct. 1, 1916, on the family farm in Morris, the son of Clarence Ray and Georgia Belle (nee Aker) Winsor. He was united in marriage to Arlette Mae Brown Sept. 9, 1944, in Marseilles.

Ronald began his studies at Blackburn College, Illinois Wesleyan and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. During his theological studies, he served churches in Reddick, Essex and South Wilmington. After his graduation and ordination, he served Wyoming, Hopedale, Mackinaw, Piper City, then Tonica and Orion, being his longest before retiring from Chatham.

Following his retirement in 1980, he moved to St. Charles to be closer to family and grandchildren, which were so important to him. The Rev. Winsor always was more than just a pastor. He served his community as a Lions Club member while in Chatham and joined the St. Charles Rotary Club, becoming a Paul Harris Fellow during his retirement. Ronald loved to learn and read; he had a wonderful mind for engineering and enjoyed science. He kept himself busy during retirement researching family genealogy, and doing photography or woodworking. He had been a resident of the Holmstad Retirement Community in Batavia for the past nine years.

He is survived by his daughter, Lynne (David) Hicks of St. Charles; five grandchildren, Ryan Hicks, Chad (Elizabeth) Hicks, Jennifer (Dan) Marquette, Dana (John) Dudzik and Darren (Kia) Winsor; three great-grandchildren, Jack and Addison Dudzik, and Harry Hicks; and many nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Robert (Pam) Cherry.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Arlette Mae; a daughter, Janet Ruth Winsor; a son, James Ronald Winsor; two brothers, Gordon and Lyle Winsor; and a sister, Alice Peterson.

The visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at Moss-Norris Funeral Home, 100 S. Third St., St. Charles.

Funeral services will be at

10:30 a.m. Monday, May 13, at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles. He will lie in state at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the service at the church. Graveside committal will be at 2 p.m.

Monday in Mt. Hope Cemetery in

Seneca.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles, IL 60174, or American Bible Society, P.O. Box 96812, Washington D.C., 200906812 or www.americanbible.org.

For information, contact Moss-Norris Funeral Home at 630-584-2000 or visit www. mossfuneral.com.

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Geneva mayor: Report won’t damage shopping center’s commercial standing

By BRENDA SCHORY GENEVA – The owners of Geneva Commons, a lifestyle mall on Randall Road in Geneva, defaulted on a $40.4 million loan, Crain’s Chicago Business reported Friday.

The owners of the 438,000-square-foot shopping center, two limited partnerships advised by Invesco Ltd., reportedly failed to pay off the loan when it was due last week, according to a report by Fitch Ratings, Crain reported.

At Mid-America, someone who refused to reveal her name referred all questions to Invesco and said, “At Mid-America, it’s business as usual.”

Mid-America is the leasing and management company for the mall, which opened in 2002.

Invesco spokesmen have not returned voice mail and email messages seeking comment.

A Fitch spokesman also did not return a voice mail message seeking comment.

Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns said he did not think the report damaged the mall’s

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Geneva Commons, a 438,000-square-foot mall in Geneva, reportedly defaulted on a $40.4 million loan that was due last week. commercial standing. He said the mall’s ownership is expected to issue a news release in response to the default report.

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Dolores Jean Wojcik, 83, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Her father, Vince, and mother, Bernice, preceded her in death.

Dolores was the loving wife to Leonard J. Wojcik, who survives her. She was the loving mother of Leonard and Mary, and grandmother of Evan and Rachael. Dolores was the oldest of four sisters. She was a lifelong member of St. Donatus Church in Blue Island before moving to St. Charles.

The visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, with a funeral service at 10 p.m. at Yurs Funeral Home, 1771 W. State St. (Route 38), Geneva, IL 60134. Internment will be in Naperville Cemetery.

To leave an online condolence or remembrance to the family, visit the funeral home’s obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com.

For information, call Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles at 630-5840060 or like us on Facebook.

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Pit bull owner City gets certification for environmental laboratory cited in STC dog attack KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com

By ASHLEY RHODEBECK arhodebeck@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – A St. Charles woman was cited Tuesday after her pit bull attacked another dog, according to a St. Charles Police Department report.

The attack happened about 11 a.m., when a 47-year-old St. Charles man was walking his 11-year-old beagle westbound in the 700 block of Cutler Street in St. Charles, according to the report, which noted the man’s 3-year-old son was riding his tricycle.

The pit bull reportedly escaped from a fenced-in yard in the 700 block of South Seventh Street, ran across Cutler Street and attacked the beagle.

The two dogs fought, but the pit bull was “causing serious damage” to the beagle, according to the report.

The man tried to separate the dogs, but the pit bull wouldn’t let go, police reported.

He then reportedly grabbed a rake from a nearby yard, hitting the pit bull to get it to release its grip on his dog.

The pit bull’s owner – Cheryl Gray – came outside to help and got the dog in the house, police reported.

The man reportedly became very angry over the incident and began swearing at Gray and yelled at her that her dog killed his dog.

Police reported the man

8POLICE REPORTS St. Charles • Gladis Avila, 26, of the 600 block of South 11th Avenue, St. Charles, was arrested Tuesday, May 7, on two warrants, both for retail theft charges, post-sentence.

was holding the rake in an aggressive manner while doing this.

Gray told police she didn’t want to confront the man because he was so angry, so she refused to come out of the house to speak with him, according to the report.

Police reported Gray was visibly shaken and crying.

She told police her dog had never bitten anyone or any other dogs, but that it barks and runs along the fence when other dogs pass.

Reached by phone Friday, Gray said she has hired somebody to train her dog to act appropriately around other dogs “so that if she escapes our yard again, this type of incident would not happen.”

The beagle seemed OK, but its owner reportedly said he would take the canine to a veterinarian clinic to check the cuts and puncture wounds. Gray told police she would pay for the beagle’s veterinary bills, police reported.

Police inspected the 6-foot wooden privacy fence and found the latch to the rear gate sticks, and one must slam the door or lift the handle to secure it, police reported. Gray reportedly told police she would fix it immediately.

Police reportedly told Gray, 57, that she would be cited for the attack and her inability to control her dog.

“It was an unfortunate incident,” Gray said Friday.

ST. CHARLES – The city of St. Charles’ environmental laboratory again has received accreditation with zero deviations by the Illinois Department of Public Health for microbiological analyses of drinking water samples, the city announced this week.

“We are pleased to once again receive certification of our water laboratory,” environmental services manager John Lamb said in a news release. “This demonstrates the professionalism and commitment of our staff.”

This is the third time since 2007 that the lab has earned the accreditation, which tests quality-control procedures, technician skills and

“We encourage residents to read through the water-quality report we send out each year, which summarizes information about city drinking water.”

John Lamb Environmental services manager

record-keeping through an inspection of 234 criteria.

The laboratory performs multiple tests every month on the city’s drinking water, which is drawn from seven wells. Bacteriological tests are performed on the raw water pumped from the well, again after treatment pro-

cesses and also at designated points within the water distribution system.

In total, 40 water samples are tested for bacteria each month to ensure it is safe and meets all regulations.

“The city strives to meet or exceed all quality standards for drinking water so we can continue to provide a continuous supply of safe, reliable and economical water to our residents,” Lamb said.

“We encourage residents to read through the water-quality report we send out each year, which summarizes information about city drinking water.”

Visit www.stcharlesil.gov to view the latest water quality report.

Call Lamb at 630-377-4405 for information.

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ST. CHARLES – Kane County residents are invited to participate in the Kane County Fair Talent Contest’s preliminary first round will be June 15 at St.

Patrick Catholic School, 6N491 Crane Road, St. Charles.

Entry forms can be downloaded at www.kanecountyfair.com or can be received by calling Larry Rossi at 847-622-9935 or emailing KaneCoTalent@aol.

com.

The Junior Division for participants age 14 and under will be at 9 a.m. and the Senior Division for participants age 15 to 21 will be at 1:30 p.m.

If a group contains a mixture

of ages 14 and under, along with ages 15 to 21, the group is required to enter under the Senior Division.

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ST. CHARLES – Aldermen on Monday are expected to review a draft of the 2013 comprehensive plan, according to a city of St. Charles news release.

The Planning and Development Committee meeting is set for 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 2 E. Main St. “Presentation of the draft plan to the Planning and Development Committee is a significant If you go milestone in the comprehensive plann What: ning process,” Planning and planning diviDevelopment sion manager Committee Russell Colby meeting n When: 7 p.m. said in the release. “Now, Monday the elected n Where: City Council Cham- officials will have the opbers, 2 E. Main portunity St., St. Charles to formally weigh in on the document that has taken shape over the past year.”

The document, which was produced by the Comprehensive Plan Task Force, is the city’s official 10- to 15-year guide for land use, physical improvement and development.

It is expected to guide policy decisions and help the community achieve its long-term vision, goals and objectives.

The Plan Commission already has been reviewed and included comments on the comprehensive plan.

The city began updating the comprehensive plan about two years ago. The task force hosted a series of public outreach workshops and open houses to document existing conditions and future opportunities, develop consensus and establish a community vision.

Visit www.stcharlesil.gov or call Colby at 630-377-4443 for information or to review the current version of the plan.

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New county position could be a tough sell Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen won the election in November, preaching that every penny counts, differing with his Democratic opponent on fundamental issues, such as his desire to freeze the property tax levy and his opposition to hiring a county administrator.

So we have been puzzled by some of the ideas Lauzen has floated early in his tenure, most recently pushing to hire a new, temporary community outreach coordinator.

The community outreach coordinator position, which already has been posted on

the county website, would be a full-time job paying a wage of up to $25 an hour.

The position would be for six months, although Lauzen has not ruled out advocating for the job to become permanent.

The county also could hire a community outreach assistant to work under the supervision of the coordinator.

County governmentwatchers might recall that Lauzen sought to create a new, deputy chairman position in the early weeks of his tenure, a proposal that was shot down by the board.

While that position would not have come with additional

salary, it still seemed to fly in the face of the, “If you want something done properly, do it yourself” mantra that Lauzen touted during his campaign.

Adding a community outreach coordinator for six months would not necessarily come at an exorbitant cost, but it still is a new expenditure at a time when the county has a hiring freeze in place for full-time employees. The six-month duration for this position might be a way around the freeze, but presumably that policy is in place for good reason.

If new personnel is going

to be added, there needs to be a compelling reason, and board members need to make sure that reason is clearly communicated in the coming weeks. A vague notion of building “connections” with groups inside and outside Kane County leaves too much to the imagination to be worthy of the board’s support.

Besides, doesn’t Lauzen, a seasoned veteran of state politics, already bring ample connections to the board?

If Lauzen’s plan goes forward, there will be natural scrutiny about who he selects – especially considering the arched eyebrows that

followed Lauzen political ally Robert Sauceda being hired in the county’s Animal Control Department earlier this year.

We recognize that part of Lauzen’s charge as the new County Board chairman is to be an idea person, and that maintaining the status quo is not always the best approach.

Perhaps this position, if backed by the board, will turn into something worthwhile, and Lauzen’s vision of the outreach coordinator becoming “a catalyst” for the county will ring true.

At this point, the proposal is more of a head-scratcher.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Information at your finger tips To the Editor: As a volunteer with several organizations in Kane County, I constantly hear of people in the community with needs in the categories of social, health, human services and safety.

The Kane County Guide provides a one-stop shopping listing for these needs. The Kane County Guide is one of the best kept secrets in this county.

Even some of the social service agencies in Kane County are not aware of this listing and resources.

The Kane County Guide is easily accessible on the Internet by using the following website – www. kanecountyguide.org – and using a searchable keyword to find your contact

information.

Basic needs – from food and shelter to legal services, drug and alcohol treatment, employment support and childcare, along with physical/ mental and health care – are in the Kane County Guide.

The information is free and confidential. The current listings in the Kane County Guide are updated annually.

New listings are added weekly.

If you are looking for any of the above needs, go to the Kane County Guide website and find the information and assistance you have been looking for.

The information is at your finger tips.

Norm Turner Campton Hills

Editorial board J. Tom Shaw, publisher Jay Schwab

Kathy Gresey

Al Lagattolla Kate Schott

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Memorial Day events set KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com ST. CHARLES – The city of St. Charles will celebrate Memorial Day with official ceremonies and a parade, according to a city news release.

In the release, Mayor Ray Rogina invited everyone to participate to show veterans and their families true appreciation.

“Memorial Day services are a meaningful tribute for those service men and women who have given us so much,” he said in the release.

Memorial Day is May 27.

Here is the schedule of activities: • 6 a.m. – Flag raising at Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St. • 6:30 a.m. – Cemetery cer-

emonies at South Cemetery on the east side of Seventh Avenue north of Madison Avenue; at North Cemetery on the west side of Route 25 north of Johnor Avenue; and at Union Cemetery on the east side of Route 25 north of Stonehedge Road.

• 10 a.m. – Parade, which steps off at Sixth and Main streets and continues to Riverside Avenue.

• 10:45 a.m. – Memorial ceremony at the Freedom Shrine along the river west of the St. Charles Police Department, 211 N. Riverside Ave. In the event of inclement weather, it will be held inside St. Charles Fire Station 1, 112 N. Riverside Ave. Contact Mark Powell, Veterans of Foreign Wars officer, at 630-587-6444 for information.

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It’s for the kids?

I have a question – why do 99 percent of people have no respect for politicians and our school board? Answer – open up your tax bill. These are the most thoughtless, disrespectful people I never met. Does the Lazarus House charge rent? Oh, but I forgot the famous quote, it’s for the kids.

Misplaced priorities Purposely destroying over 50 healthy, beautiful, mature trees in a designated city arboretum would be unconscionable, especially in Batavia, which has proudly been a Tree City USA for nearly 20 years. If the school board orders those trees cut down, sadly, we would deserve losing that important designation. There is no way Batavia citizens should or will support a grandiose $14 million bond issue in these uncertain financial times, especially if we are also required to destroy trees. ... It is the opinion of informed citizens that the school board has demonstrated misplaced priorities in this proposed plan to put athletic fields where they do not belong.

Time for a new plan My tax bill goes up and up.

My income is stagnant. Now my tax dollars are going for live professional theater on the streets in an attempt to keep floundering businesses afloat.

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Voting is serious business This call is about Batavians reading ... about the town meetings and their agenda.

What about all of the seniors, who, after paying their taxes, can’t afford a computer and Internet? What about sending out notices in the mail? As Batavia taxpayers, we need to know the background of each person up for election and how they voted on different projects. Voting is serious business, not a game of eeny, meeny, miny, moe.

Enough is enough The property real estate taxes have gone up. Why? The property values have gone down. You cannot sell for what you bought five years ago. Giving more to the schools? Why? Why do students need iPads? Why is water polo necessary ... ? The real estate taxes are going for that? No. Let the parents pay for the water polo and the iPads. I cannot see it.

How much more is going to go to the schools? Enough is enough. Let the students learn math and English and how to give change. That’s more important than giving each kid an iPad on my tax dollars.

• Saturday, May 11, 2013

ST. CHARLES – St. Charles police officers will be out in force conducting DUI and seat belt enforcement through May 27, according to a St. Charles Police Department news release.

The extra enforcement is in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program, aptly named “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.”

The program aims to reduce the number of motor vehicle crashes and the resulting injuries or fatalities through increased enforcement of occupant restraint, impaired driving, speed and pedestrian safety.

During the 2012 Memorial Day holiday period in Illinois, six vehicle occupants died in motor vehicle traffic crashes; three of those deaths involved a drunken

driver. Additionally, more than 600 people were injured.

In St. Charles, officers made five DUI arrests and issued 50 citations for other traffic violations.

St. Charles police encourage motorists to wear a seat belt to not only avoid a ticket this Memorial Day season but to also help avoid injury in the event of a crash.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, seat belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle accidents. Research has shown that when lap and shoulder belts are used properly, the risk of fatal injury to front seat passengers is reduced by 45 percent, and the risk of moderate to serious injury is reduced by 50 percent.

Visit www.buckleupillinois.org for information about the “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” programs.

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ST. CHARLES

Deadline looms for 3rd Ward applications

By ASHLEY RHODEBECK

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arhodebeck@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – Four people have submitted applications this week to fill the 3rd Ward alderman seat Ray Rogina vacated when he was sworn in as mayor Monday, according to the St. Charles Mayor’s Office.

The city is not releasing the applicants’ names at this time, administrative assistant Tina Nilles said Friday afternoon, adding that information likely Ray Rogina will be released once the deadline has passed.

Residents of the 3rd Ward have until 4:30 p.m. May 17 to submit a letter of interest and resume for consideration.

“This vacancy creates a genuine opportunity for a resident of the 3rd Ward to become actively engaged in their local government,” Rogina said in a news release. “Serving on the City Council is a great way to give back to your community and share your vision for St. Charles.”

Rogina has said an open and transparent process involving aldermen and City Administrator Brian Townsend will be used to select the person to fill the term, which expires in 2015.

According to a city news

Visit www.stcharlesil.gov to view a map of the 3rd Ward. For information about applying for 3rd Ward alderman, call the Mayor’s Office at 630-377-4445.

release, Rogina will select a subcommittee of aldermen to review applicants’ credentials and to narrow the candidate pool to three.

The finalists will be interviewed by the entire City Council.

In accordance with state law, candidates must meet the following criteria: • Be a qualified elector of the municipality.

• Have lived in the municipality at least one year next preceding the election or appointment.

• Not be in arrears in the payment of a tax or other indebtedness due to the municipality or been convicted in any court of any infamous crime, bribery, perjury or other felony.

• Resident in the ward that the person seeks to represent at least one year next preceding the election or appointment.

Applications may mailed to Mayor Raymond P. Rogina, 2 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174; submitted in person; or emailed to mayor@stcharlesil. gov.

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8LOCAL BRIEF Commencement ceremonies set at ECC ELGIN – Elgin Community College will hold two commencement ceremonies May 18 in the Building J Spartan Events Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.

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about commencement, including a list of the graduates. A ceremony for graduates of the General Education Development (GED) program will be held in conjunction with School District U-46 at 7 p.m. Friday also in the Building J Spartan Events Center.

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Kane County Cougars designated hitter Rock Shoulders waits for Monday’s game against Dayton to begin. Shoulders was recently named the Cubs organizational Minor League Player of the Month for April.

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More than a catchy name Rock Shoulders anchoring Cougars’ lineup

By KEVIN DRULEY

Cougars sweep doubleheader

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ENEVA – Rock Shoulders’ award-winning name circulated further through baseball when the parent Cubs announced him as their top organizational player for April last week.

The Cougars’ designated hitter/first baseman batted .370 with five home runs and 16 RBIs in 22 games during the month. The blog and social media novelty posts that stemmed from his success were tougher to tally.

A friend’s mother struggled to say Shoulders’ given name, Roderick, during his formative years in Tampa, Fla., so she turned to brevity to make things easier. These days, Shoulders is all about branching out. A guy who goes by “Rock” should be able to hit, right? Why not throw in defensive reps at third base and left field, too?

“I don’t mind where I play,” Shoulders said. “As long as I’m in the lineup, I’m good with it.”

Shoulders had appeared in each of the Cougars’ 29 games entering Friday’s doubleheader at Burlington, batting fifth to round out a formidable heart of the order.

The trio of first baseman Dan Vogelbach, third baseman Jeimer Candelario and Shoulders also was together for much of last season at Short-A Boise, helping the Hawks to the Northwest League championship series. Vogelbach got most of the starts at first base then, too.

Vogelbach’s standing as one of the organization’s higher-profile prospects – earlier this season, Cubs president Theo Epstein discussed him as a hypothetical when Chicago reporters pondered the possibility of the designated hitter in the National League – puts Shoulders at first base sporadically.

Citing a need to “get him out on the field and play,” Cougars manager Mark Johnson

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Cougars designated hitter Rock Shoulders watches a foul ball Monday against Dayton. Shoulders was recently named the Cubs organizational Minor League Player of the Month for April. pushed to extend Shoulders’ defensive value. While the 6-foot-2, 225-pound Shoulders might personify the imagery of a name that won MiLB.com’s 2012 Moniker Madness fan voting tournament, he’s shown good range and nimble feet after working with Cubs minor league outfield/baserunning coordinatur Lee Tinsley in spring training.

“With my size, I mean, I’m not a fast guy, but to play the outfield, as long as I can get my jumps off the bat good and just get to the ball and get it in as quick as possible and make the routine plays, that’s pretty much all everybody has to do,” Shoulders said. “The spectacular plays will come as you get better at it, but from my standpoint, I just want to make my routine plays, get the ball in as quick as possible.”

His approach to hitting is less perfunctory. During the offseason, Shoulders harnessed a toe-tap approach that precedes his swing and puts him in a power position, more prone to drive the ball to all fields.

The results – which include a .343 average and a 1.015 on-base plus slugging percentage through Thursday – also can be attributed to another change. Shoulders, a 25thround pick of the Cubs in 2011

after he did not agree to terms with Boston in the 20th round out of high school the year before, stopped switch hitting and worked exclusively on the left side of the plate.

“It was important that he had a chance to try to make it work first, because it is nice to have a switch hitter in there and stuff,” Cougars hitting coach Tom Beyers said. “But if it doesn’t work, then there’s no value in it.”

A career .232 hitter (58 for 250) before the season, Shoulders projects more confidence as a left-handed batter. He simply feels comfort in baseball, his lone sport in high school after playing football and basketball growing up.

Vogelbach, another slugging lefty, often teams with Shoulders to provide a lift to the clubhouse.

“We’ve got a lot of guys that sometimes may need that push or that person to smack them on the butt and get them going,” Vogelbach said. “I think that Rock and I just try to keep everybody up.”

Shoulders, who is hitting .263 in his past 10 starts, hopes that outlook offers an edge in busting what has been his first mini-slump of the season to date.

“I’ve never been the type to have that attitude that when

BURLINGTON, Iowa – Despite not getting a base hit until the top of the sixth inning in Game 2 of their doubleheader on Friday night at Community Field, the Cougars defeated the Burlington Bees, 4-1, after taking Game 1 in 10 innings, 2-1.

David Bote picked up the first hit for the Cougars (16-15) in the nightcap as he singled to begin the sixth against Eduardo Santos (0-1), who was making his first career start. Bote advanced to third on a throwing error by Santos and scored on another throwing error by reliever Kurt Spomer.

Rock Shoulders and Bijan Rademacher helped extend the Cougars’ advantage in the seventh as each blasted a solo home run off lefty Garrett Baker. Eddie Orozco worked the final three outs as he wiggled out of a bases loaded situation.

Felix Pena (2-0) walked five in the contest as he tossed through the first six innings but only gave up two hits. Burlington (11-18) picked up their only run after Kyle Johnson walked and stole two bases before crossing the plate after a throwing error by catcher Willson Contreras.

The Cougars continue on their six-game road trip tonight when they take on the Clinton LumberKings at 6 p.m. from Ashford University Field in Clinton, Iowa.

Left-hander Michael Heesch will start for the Cougars against fellow lefty Scott DeCecco.

– Kane County Chronicle they get out, then they slam stuff. Yeah, I hate losing. I hate losing more than I love winning, but at the same time, this is baseball,” Shoulders said.

“You’re going to lose some and win some.”

A guy named “Rock” wouldn’t figure to be so evenkeeled.

Then again, isn’t this Rock also a “Rod” bidding to land in the city of broad shoulders?

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PREP SCHEDULE TODAY Baseball: Batavia at St. Charles North, 10 a.m. (DH); Elgin at Geneva, 10 a.m. (DH); Kaneland at Streator, 11 a.m.; Marmion at Oswego East, 10 a.m.; Aurora Central Catholic at Somonauk, 10 a.m. (DH); Libertyville at Burlington Central, 10 a.m.; Lisle at Wheaton Academy, 10 a.m. (DH) Softball: Geneva at Rosary, 10 a.m. (DH); Naperville Central at St. Charles North, 11 a.m.; Kaneland at Sterling, 10 a.m.; Aurora Central Catholic at Somonauk, 10 a.m. (DH); Burlington Central at Moline, 12 p.m. (DH) Girls soccer: St. Francis at Rosary (resumption), 10 a.m.

Boys tennis: Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles East at Upstate Eight Tournament, TBA (at Elgin); Aurora Central Catholic, Wheaton Academy, St. Francis at SCC Meet, TBA (at St. Francis) Boys volleyball: Geneva at Willowbrook Invitational, 9 a.m.; St. Charles North at Evanston Spring Fling, 9 a.m.

BASEBALL: ST. CHARLES NORTH 3, BATAVIA 0

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them out with any of them, so I felt good.”

North coach Todd Genke loved the way Wright used fastballs on the inner-half to set up his other pitches. Genke also came away praising the way Wright fields his position.

“He’s the fifth defender on the infield,” Genke said.

“I mean, he can make plays.

They hit a couple balls back at him, nice plays, a couple bunts that he made plays on – No. 1, it saves your pitch count, No. 2, it saves your defense.”

Batavia also had a lefty on cruise control most of the game. Bulldogs junior Jacob Piechota had the North Stars’ offense reeling until his own defensive miscue opened the door to a big inning in the top of the sixth.

After North’s Frankie Farry opened the inning with an opposite field single to left, center fielder Kurt Barbeau laid down a sacrifice bunt, which Piechota fielded be-

fore making an errant throw toward second base. Another Bulldogs throwing error on a double-steal by North allowed pinch runner Tim Hausl to score the game’s first run, and Ryan Thomas followed by lacing a triple down the right field line to make it 2-0.

Thomas and teammate Tim Misner – usual starters for North – were worked into the lineup as the game unfolded after arriving late due to AP exams.

“We actually talked in the car, we’re like, ‘We’ve got to get ready to go right now,’ ” Thomas said. “We were jamming out to some Kesha.”

North (13-13, 9-10 UEC River) notched its final run one batter later on Kyle Khoury’s sacrifice fly.

The Bulldogs were without head coach Matt Holm, who is attending son Axel’s college graduation this weekend at Iowa State. The game was pushed from Thursday to Friday because of weather.

“We didn’t get leadoff guys

on, and that’s been a key for us this year, is leadoff guys on, because once we get guys on, we’re pretty good at executing,” said Batavia assistant coach Alex Beckmann.

“But, when guys aren’t on base, then obviously you can’t score.”

The North Stars were errorless in the field, which goes against the grain of how their season has unfolded. Genke recently implored the team to close the season strong.

“I challenged them two days ago in the dugout, I said ‘Our playoffs start now,’ ” Genke said. “We’re not going to just kind of finish out the rest of our season. We’re going to go over to Batavia and play like a playoff game. They took it as a challenge, and they met the challenge.

“But I told them, enjoy it tonight, but we’re going to be ready to go again tomorrow.

We’re going to try stay at that level because that’s where we belong, at a playoff-type level.”

SOFTBALL: ST. CHARLES NORTH 5, GENEVA 1

North Stars pounce in first inning, beat Geneva for 10th straight win

By DENNIS D. JACOBS editorial@kcchronicle.com GENEVA – The first three batters the St. Charles North softball team sent to the plate Friday afternoon all scored, and that would be all the offense the North Stars needed in a 5-1 victory against Upstate Eight Conference River Division rival Geneva.

North junior pitcher Sabrina Rabin led off the game with a double to left-center field and scored on Kaitlyn Waslawski’s single up the middle. Mickey Goetz followed with a two-run homer to center.

“I just wanted to hit the ball, basically,” Goetz said.

“I’ve been grounding out a lot; I’m too early. But I just waited on it and it happened – what I wanted to happen.”

Waslawski drove in another run in the second with a sacrifice fly to put the North

Stars (17-4, 13-2 UEC River) up, 4-0.

The Vikings (9-14, 5-10) got one run back in the third on Kirsten Searcy’s RBI fielder’s choice grounder to third with the bases loaded and one out, but Rabin got out of the jam without further damage. She also pitched around Amanda Ebert’s triple leading off the fifth.

“The leadoff triple still standing there at the end of the inning hurts,” Geneva coach Greg Dierks lamented. “A couple of times we were right in the meat of our batting order, too, when we had our chances.

We gave ourselves definitely an opportunity to creep even closer in the game. We just didn’t get that hit we needed.”

Rabin (14-2) allowed only three hits in going the distance. She walked three and struck out five.

Emily Plocinski (2-5)

pitched the first two innings for Geneva and took the loss.

Haley Orwig threw three scoreless innings of relief and Natalie Erbe pitched the final two innings, allowing one run.

“I thought our defense was solid today and I thought the pitchers all threw well,” Dierks said. “Really, after the first three batters of the game, I thought they settled in and just did a great job. So, it’s encouraging that if we throw well and play defense, we can keep a team like that in check.”

Geneva pitchers allowed 10 hits – four of them to surging sophomore Abby Howlett.

“Abby’s just been on an incredible tear,” North coach Tom Poulin said. “She came in batting .547 before today. I think the last four games, she’s like 18-for-21 or something like that.”

It was the 10th straight victory for the North Stars. That

streak will be put to the test today when North hosts unbeaten Naperville Central.

“I think we’re playing re-

ally well as of late,” Goetz said. “Our confidence is up.

We’ve been really meshing as a team.”

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BATAVIA – Scoring runs has been a struggle for the St. Charles North baseball team this season. That was the case again Friday, keeping the heat on North Stars pitcher Cory Wright.

Not that Wright minded.

“I like feeling that way, though,” Wright said. “I like the pressure. I like being under pressure, and I like competing. It’s where I thrive. It’s the most fun to be in spots where you’re needed.”

With the game at Batavia scoreless through five innings, the North Stars finally broke through for three runs in the top of the sixth, accounting for all the scoring in the North Stars’ 3-0 Upstate Eight Conference River victory.

Batavia’s loss in the series opener drops the Bulldogs (206, 14-6 UEC River) a half-game behind St. Charles East (15-6 UEC River) for first place in the conference. The Bulldogs

and North Stars will conclude their series with a doubleheader today in St. Charles.

Batavia’s only quality scoring chance came in the bottom of the third when the Bulldogs had runners on the corners with one out and the meat of their coming up. But Batavia junior Cory Wright Micah Coffey’s grounder to first base resulted in North’s Jack Dennis throwing out Laren Eustace at the plate, and Wright fanned Luke Horton to end the inning.

Those were the first two of 14 straight Bulldogs batters Wright (4-2) retired as the sophomore left-hander surged to a complete game, three-hitter.

“I just had a feel for all of my pitches, and that was the difference,” Wright said.

“Usually, I have a feel for one or two, but I had a feel for all three, and I felt like I could get

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Injured Hull lifts spirits with college commitment PREP ZONE Jay Schwab The next time T.C. Hull plays soccer for his school team, it will be for Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.

That’s intensely bittersweet for the reigning Kane County Chronicle Boys Soccer Player of the Year.

The gifted St. Charles East junior forward is enthused about his future as a Cougar but saddened at the loss of his senior season with the Saints.

Hull, who committed to SIU-E on Thursday, tore his right ACL during a club match in April, and anticipates surgery the week after school lets out.

An expected recovery time of at least six months means he will not be T.C Hull able to build off his 31-goal season with East last year, at least not with the Saints.

“I’m definitely really disappointed just because I had a lot of goals set and a lot of things planned for the future, both with [his club team, Campton United] and the St. Charles East team,” Hull said. “I’m just disappointed, but there’s nothing I can do about it.”

Making a college commitment offered Hull a nice distraction from dwelling upon his knee woes.

Hull was weighing offers from SIU-Edwardsville, Michigan State, Loyola, Northern Illinois and Butler, with his decision ultimately coming down to the Cougars and the Spartans.

He said the more free-wheeling playing style exhibited by the Cougars was a better fit for his skill-oriented game than the harder-edged soccer typically played by Big Ten teams.

“It’s basically possession with a purpose,” Hull said of SIU-E’s approach. “That’s the style of play I like to play.”

Hull also noted that with no football team at SIU-Ed-

wardsville, men’s soccer carries a higher profile on campus. Hull said the Cougars’ class of 2014 recruiting haul projects as one that will keep the Cougars highly competitive throughout his career.

He’s used to winning big after a 20-3-1 season for the Saints that ended with a Class 3A supersectional loss to Warren.

A big encore season is expected with several key returnees due back in the fall, though Hull’s injury will leave coach Paul Jennison’s team a major void up top.

“That’s obviously a massive loss,” Jennison said. “I fully expected him to contin-

“I think we’ll be one of the best teams in the state, even without me. I think as a team, we’ll come together and even be better next year and play really well. I feel like this year is going to be something special, even if I’m not on the field.”

T.C. Hull, St. Charles East junior soccer player ue [from] his fantastic junior year. We had high hopes for him and more importantly he had high hopes for himself.

It’s a shame because he’s a great kid. … Not many times do you have a kid as good as he is who really doesn’t take himself too seriously. He’s completely down-to-earth.

That’s such a refreshing

change. The hardest thing for him to do was to tell his teammates he wasn’t going to play this year.”

One of those teammates – Hull’s close friend and Saints junior defender Jake Sterling – made a college commitment on the same day Hull did, choosing Spring Arbor University, an NAIA program in

Michigan.

Hull thinks East still has ample talent to meet the program’s rising expectations.

“I think we’ll be one of the best teams in the state, even without me,” Hull said. “I think as a team, we’ll come together and even be better next year and play really well. I feel like this year is going to be something special, even if I’m not on the field.”

At least Hull now knows where he’ll be when that time comes again.

• Jay Schwab is sports editor of the Kane County Chronicle. He can be reached at 630-845-5382 or jschwab@ shawmedia.com.

There’s definitely a big jump in difficulty between players from second to first and third to first.

The kids that play now are

What do your consider your guys’ role on the team?

ST. CHARLES EAST’S MATT McCARTHY

I would say just making sure that we’re keeping our head up and playing out the points as best we can.

Is one of you guys more emotional than the other out there? definitely more skilled than I’m used to playing with from last year and the year before that.

I can tend to be a little more emotional, if it happens.

What was the process like of developing chemistry with George?

It can go both ways, honestly.

We’ve known each other since my freshman year, so we’ve been friends and then we’ve been hitting over summers so we’ve been building our chemistry for a while now.

I know doubles is your focus, but do you enjoy watching guys like Jasper and Justin do their thing out there?

Do you consider yourself to be a natural doubles guy or did that takes some getting used to?

With the stretch run of the season here, what are you hoping to get out of the last couple weeks?

Before I played high school tennis, I played mostly sin-

I’m just hoping we can play well and then get ready

for conference and then later on sectionals and see if we can make a run at state.

How often do you need a new racquet? How long does one usually last you?

My racquets have been lasting me for a little bit over a year … as long as my strings stay intact.

They’ll pop sometimes but other than that, I’ve been using the same racquet for all season here.

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gles but once I started playing doubles, the transition from singles to doubles was pretty good.

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St. Charles East junior Matt McCarthy has been in the Saints’ varsity tennis lineup since freshman year, moving up from third doubles as a freshman to second doubles as a sophomore to No. 1 doubles this season alongside George Spoerl.

The Saints boast a pair of dominant singles players in Jasper Koenen and Justin Bowman but need help elsewhere in the lineup this weekend at the Upstate Eight Conference Tournament.

In this week’s Weekend Chit-chat with Chronicle sports editor Jay Schwab, McCarthy touches base on his more prominent spot in the lineup this season, his rapport with Spoerl and his late-season goals. The following is an edited transcript:

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KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE BURLINGTON – The Kaneland girls track and field team won Friday’s Class 2A Burlington Central Sectional while qualifying five individual entries and two relays for next week’s state meet in Charleston.

Sophomore Victoria Clinton hadn’t competed in a track meet in two weeks, missing last Friday’s Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference meet because of a triathlon competition. But the Class 2A cross country champion placed second in the 1,600 with a time of 5:20.92. It will be her first time at state track.

“It was hard mentally going from triathlon to track, but you just have to be positive in the race,” Clinton said. “Just trying to get the qualifying time then at state, have fun and do my best.”

Junior Lauren Zick finished second in long jump at 16-06.5.

The Knights’ 4x800 team of Amanda Lesak, Aislinn Lodwig, Sydney Strang and Jessica Kucera won in 9:51.73.

Brianna Bower won the 3,200 title in 11:37. Ashley Cas-

tellanos won the triple jump by clearing 34-8. Kaneland’s Christina Delach was fourth in the pole vault, but qualified for state by clearing 9-9.

The Knights’ 4x400 team closed out the meet with a second-place finish, qualifying for state with a time of 4:07.45.

Host Central advanced five individuals, plus its 4x800 relay. Other Rockets qualifiers included Jasmine Castillo (300 hurdles) and Katie Trupp, the sectional champ in the pole vault and high jump.

Class 2A Glenbard South Sectional: At Glen Ellyn, St. Francis athletes Megan McShea (3,200) and Amanda Nunley (100 hurdles) qualified for next week’s state meet.

Class 1A Lisle Sectional: At Lisle, sectional champion Aurora Christian qualified nine individual entries and three relays to next week’s state meet.

The Eagles’ Peyton Wade qualified in the 100 and 300 hurdles.

BOYS TRACK Kaneland takes conference title: At Dixon, Kaneland comfortably topped DeKalb to win the Northern Illinois Big 12

title. The Knights’ conference champions included Dylan Kuipers (pole vault), Nathaniel Kucera (400) and Kyle Carter (800). Carter’s time of 1:54.46 in the 800 was second-fastest in school history.

BADMINTON IHSA state tournament: At Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Geneva’s Ann Green paced the Chronicle-area contingent of state qualifiers, going 3-2 and advancing to a fourth-round consolation match. Green won her firstround match, 21-9, 21-12, against Glenbard West’s Sarah Haggerty and tallied two team points.

The Vikings’ double team of Nicole Schneider and Suchada Ritsiri was 0-2. The St. Charles North tandem of Amanda Garbarz and Saadiya Jabbar was 1-2 and tallied 0.5 team points.

BASEBALL St. Charles East 10, Oswego 0 (5 inn.): At Oswego, Adam Eck earned his first varsity win for 18-9 East, striking out nine in four innings. Nick Huskisson drove in three runs.

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SOFTBALL St. Charles East 10, Batavia 3: At Batavia, Kate Peterburs

Burlington Central 14, Sycamore 3 (5 inn.): At Burlington,

doubled and homered for East (24-4, 13-3 Upstate Eight Conference River Division), while Katie Kolb notched two hits.

Natalie Offutt had two hits for Batavia (5-17, 2-12), which led, 2-0, after the first inning.

Brooke Gaylord doubled, tripled and drove in four runs and Bekah Harnish hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the fifth as Central (22-1) rolled.

Emily Kisch (8-0) struck out nine batters in five innings of work.

Kaneland 11, Plainfield North 4: At Plainfield, Sarah Grams’

St. Francis 10, Chicago Christian 1: At Wheaton, Alli Dittrich

pinch-hit, bases-clearing triple in the seventh punctuated a rally that saw Kaneland score eight times in the final two innings. Meg Cohrs notched four RBIs for the 18-3 Knights.

smacked a three-run home run to back winner Maggie Remus, who moved to 16-0 in the SCC romp. St. Francis is 19-3.

• Shaw Media’s Ross Jacobson contributed to this report.

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Kaneland’s Michelle Ortiz passes the ball during their match at Geneva last month.

NOTEWORTHY Kaneland coach Scott Parillo isn’t especially proud of how well-conditioned his Knights are.

“They had to be,” he said matter-of-factly.

The Knights finished the regular season 10-4-3 despite minimal depth.

For example, the Knights only had 14 girls – or three substitutes – available for Wednesday’s 1-0 win against Sycamore, their second match against the Spartans in as many days. The Knights were missing one of their starters with a potential concussion.

“There were [matches] we only played with 13 players, with 14 players,” Parillo said.

“To do as well as we did with this team is a testament tot their hard work and their playing as well as they have. I would hate to see us not win a regional championship this year. I think it would just be a shame.”

The Knights open the postseason Wednesday in an IHSA Class 2A Rochelle Regional semifinal against Illinois Math and Science Academy.

Parillo said he likely will call up some girls from the lower levels to supply additional depth for next week.

“Hopefully, with a little deeper bench, maybe we’ll be able to break that little

jinx of not only playing Rosary in a regional championship, but hopefully, winning that elusive regional championship,” Parillo said.

The Knights are looking for their first girls soccer regional title in program history. Wednesday’s win marked Parillo’s 100th as coach of the Knights’ girls program.

North not worried St. Charles North absorbed an uncharacteristic whipping – a 3-0 loss against Waubonsie Valley in Wednesday’s regular season finale – but North Stars coach Ruth Vostal shrugged off the result.

“We were just trying to get through the game healthy,” Vostal said. “We’ve had a few people banged up a little bit so we played different formations, we played with different players in different positions. We knew it was going to be a fun night, it was a great night playing [senior night] on our home field, so we just tried to have fun with it.”

Vostal said key starters Kenzie Rose, Natalie Winkates and Kelly Manski did not play as the North Stars sought to be “extra cautious” leading up to the postseason. She expects the full team to be available for the IHSA Class 3A DeKalb Regional next week.

Vostal said she can’t remember the last time North absorbed a three-goal defeat, and on the subject of unusual occurrences, Vostal does not think the North Stars have been sent west for regionals as they are this season. Elgin is the lone team the defending Class 3A state runner-up North Stars have faced this season that will be part of the DeKalb Regional.

“I know they have a great facility and a great field, and we play well on those big, wide turf fields,” Vostal said.

Match back on Most teams are finished with the regular season, but Rosary and St. Francis still have their biggest regular season match to play.

The teams are scheduled to reconvene at 10 a.m. today at Rosary, where the Suburban Christian Conference’s two undefeated-in-conference teams will resume action after lightning postponed their match last week. The scoreless match will be continued with about 32 minutes to play in the second half.

St. Francis is the home team but does not have a home field to play on. The first part of the match was played at Glenbard South.

– Jay Schwab jschwab@shawmedia.com

WHAT WE LEARNED LAST WEEK ...

Geneva is heading to the postseason with major momentum.

The Vikings have outscored their past six opponents by a combined score of 31-0, including matching 4-0 wins Wednesday against Bartlett and Thursday against Glenbard South.

WHAT WE’LL LEARN IN THE WEEK AHEAD ...

COACH SLY SEZ ...

Bring on the postseason. Coach Sly likes the area’s chances to grab plenty of postseason hardware both in 3A and 2A. There just aren’t many weak sisters around this area when it comes to girls soccer, especially this season.

St. Charles North (3A) and St. Francis (2A) both played on the last day of the season last year, and

JORDAN GINTHER Kaneland, Sr., GK What she did: Ginther posted back-to-back shutouts against Sycamore on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the Knights’ offense rewarding her in the second match as Kaneland edged the Spartans, 1-0, one day after the teams played to a scoreless tie.

they’re both capable of doing the same again this year, but don’t count out teams like St. Charles East, Batavia, Geneva, Rosary, Kaneland and Burlington Central from making plenty of postseason noise.

• You can respond at kcchronicle.com/blogs/ sly.

How many area teams can play their way into a regional final via next week’s semifinal matches.

Among the more intriguing potential regional championship matches: Geneva vs. St. Charles East at the IHSA Class 3A Bartlett Regional and Kaneland vs.

Rosary at the 2A Rochelle Regional.

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Knights conditioned out of necessity

KAITY BUCARO St. Francis, Sr., M What she did: Bucaro notched the lone goal Thursday night as St. Francis nipped rival Wheaton Academy, 1-0, to remain unbeaten in Suburban Christian Conference play leading up to today’s showdown with Rosary for the conference title.

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Relax with National pastime, Sunday golf Shaw Media sports copy editor Kevin Murphy picks his top sporting events to watch this weekend:

MUST-SEE TV NBA playoffs, conference semifinals, Game 3, Oklahoma City at Memphis, 4 p.m. today, ESPN Memphis won on the road in Game 2 and outscored the Thunder, 30-19, in the fourth quarter. And Memphis almost had Game 1. Memphis doesn’t necessarily scream TV ratings, but something makes me want to root for them.

Before Friday, all of the NBA series were tied at 1. I’m also going to pretend the Bulls blowout loss in Game 2 didn’t really happen.

Not many around the NBA are surprised.

“When you get this deep into the playoffs, they’re all good teams, they’re all very good teams more than capable of winning at home or on the road,” Golden State coach Mark Jackson said in a recent Associated Press story. “So I’m not surprised at all. Good coaching, good playing, you make adjustments and win games. They’ve all been great games.”

PGA Tour, The Players Championship, third round, at Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., 1 p.m. Sunday, NBC If Tiger Woods is involved, why not? I mean Woods had a pretty good opening day. Woods made birdie on every par 5 for the first time since 2006 and broke 70 in the opening round for the first time ever in The Players Championship.

SET THE DVR Cubs at Washington, 3 p.m., today, CSN Well, here’s the script this season. Make it interesting, and then ultimately fall short. Before Friday’s game, the Cubs were 5-8 in one-run games this season. At least, you’ll get to see the Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg.

CATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS LATER IIHF World Championship, preliminary round, United States vs. Germany, at Helsinki (same-

Murf’s ’Mote Kevin Murphy day tape), 9:30 a.m., Sunday, NBCSN Catch a little hockey with your mom before you head off to Sunday brunch for Mother’s Day.

OF NOTE College baseball: Michigan State at Iowa (tape-delay), 7 p.m., today, BTN Michigan State baseball heads on the road to face Big Ten foe Iowa in a three-game series beginning Friday. The Spartans have won four of their last five including a pair of midweek wins over Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan. The Spartans were sitting in fifth-place in the Big Ten heading into the weekend.

St. Charles North graduate and Michigan State redshirt sophomore shortstop Ryan Richardson is battting second and hitting near .300 this season.

College softball: Big Ten Tournament, championship at Lincoln, Neb., noon, Sunday, BTN

houses OF CARD Entrepreneur Jill Card Keeps St. Charles & Nearby Towns In Style With Three Fashion Boutiques

Batavia graduate and Michigan junior utility player Katie Luetkens looks to celebrate with the Michigan softball team. The Wolverines earned the No. 1 seed for this tournament by winning the Big Ten regular season title.

Men’s lacrosse, NCAA, Division I, playoffs, first round, Towson at Ohio State, 2 p.m., Sunday, ESPNU St. Charles North graduate Dominic Imbordino has played in all 15 games for the Buckeyes this season. The winner of the Ohio State vs. Towson game will take on the winner of a matchup between No. 6 seed Maryland (10-3) and Cornell (12-3) at 12:30 or 3 p.m. May 18 at Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium in College Park, Md.

• Agree? Disagree? Is someone from the Kane County Chronicle coverage area going to be on TV? Let Kevin Murphy know at kmurphy@shawmedia.com.

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ST. CHARLES TOYOTA/KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

Kaneland Soccer Club holding tryouts The Kaneland Soccer Club announces its tryouts for the 2013-14 season. The travel soccer club features teams for boys and girls ages 8 to 18.

Tryouts for boys are scheduled for the week of May 28.

All tryouts will take place at Kaneland High School in Maple Park. The club’s website, kanelandunitedsoccerclub. com, lists specific times for age group team tryouts. For information, email club director Brad Simmons, bradsimmons71@yahoo.com, or training director Brad Schlemmer, bschlemmer@hotmail.com.

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St. Charles North wrestler Wes Pasholk is presented with a check to St. Charles North High School by Steven Alf of St. Charles Toyota (left) as Pasholk’s parents look on. Pasholk, the lone North wrestler to qualify for this year’s IHSA State Meet, won February voting for Athlete of the Month. The Athlete of the Month program is a partnership between St. Charles Toyota and the Kane County Chronicle. Athletic directors at participating schools are asked to nominate an athlete from their school each month, and a two-week, online voting period takes place both at KCChronicle.com and at stcharlestoyota.net. The winning athlete earns his or her school $500, courtesy of St. Charles Toyota.

The Aurora Christian high school boys basketball program will conduct a summer camp for boys entering grades three through nine. Session one will be 9 a.m. to noon June 17 to 21, and session two will be 1 to 4 p.m. June 17 to 21.Camp director is Eagles varsity coach Pat McNamara.

For more information, contact McNamara at 630-553-2737 or email him at pegmac@ comcast.net.

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Partying with the pros in St. Charles

8SPORTS NEIGHBORS BULLETIN BOARD Benefit to take place today in Batavia The Have a Heart Soccer Clinic, hosted by Tri-Cities High School Boys & Girls Soccer Programs will benefit COTA in honor of Owen Payton, a West Chicago child who needs a heart transplant. The clinic will be held from noon to 3 p.m. today at Storm Elementary School, located at 305 North Van Nortwick Ave. in Batavia. Six-year-old Owen is listed for a Heart transplant at Robert and Ann Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. Funds are being raised to assist with transplant-related expenses.

The Have a Heart Soccer Clinic will be open to children ages 5 to 13 years old and will cost $35 dollars to register.

The fee will cover the clinic,

games and a T-shirt for each participating child, with 90 percent of the proceeds benefitting COTA. Contact Jenna McKnight at jenna.mcknight@bps101.net to register or visit Owen’s website cotaforowenp.com to obtain a registration form.

Owen was born with a congenital heart defect and was recently diagnosed with heart failure. The doctors at the Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago have recommended a heart transplant and placed him on the transplant list in March 2012.

The Payton family needs an estimated $60,000 to pay transplant-related expenses. Follow Owen’s journey at cotaforowenp. com or visit him on Facebook at Have a Heart 4 Owen.

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Former major league baseball player Bob Miller of St. Charles (fourth from left) hosted a party recently that included former pro athletes (left to right) Bob Avellini, Eddie Arroyo, Bill Campbell, Buzz Capra, Willy Roy, Ronnie Bull, Paul Popovich and Robin Earl.

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KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE PARK RIDGE – The Midwest’s top football recruits took the field May 4 as Rivals. com came to town looking to discover and rank current and up-and-coming talent.

The invite-only event was held at Maine South High School in Park Ridge with one-on-one drills and instruction from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

From St. Charles East High School, wide receiver Brannon Barry; offensive guard, Brennan Bosch (current offer from University of Illinois), and linebacker Michael Candre were there to compete as were St. Charles North tight end Garrett Johnson (current offers from Central and Eastern Michigan), offensive lineman,Chase Giancakos (committed to Michigan State) and outside linebacker Jordan Bergren. In addition, South Elgin resident and Marmion quarterback Brock Krueger was also in attendance.

According to Brennan Bosch, whose older brother Kyle is currently playing left guard at the University of Michigan, he was one of the youngest athletes invited and

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Area residents including Brannon Barry, Jordan Bergren, Brennan Bosch, Mike Candre, Chase Giancakos, Garrett Johnson and Brock Krueger were among 150 elite high school football prospects invited to the Rivals.com showcase on May 4 at Maine South High School. enjoyed the competition.

“Most of the guys were a year older but it’s always good to see who your competition is and mix-it up with guys that have offers from top division one schools,” Bosch said.

“You know if you can block them, you’re in good shape.”

6-foot-4, 240-pound North Star tight end, Garrett Johnson, who had a whirlwind week picking up offers from Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan, echoed Bosch.

“I’ve been working hard on

the Chicago Boom 7-on-7 team, in the weight room and at speed and agility training to make sure I’m at 150-percent this June for college one-day camps,” Johnson said. “Our new North coach, [Rob] Pomazak, has been extremely supportive of all of our efforts and desires to play next-level ball.

He’s been talking with coaches, making connections….

Stanford was just in last week.

We are excited to play for him.”

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First comes first

Mother’s Day a time of rededication to self-discovery I finally put myself on the list. My “to do” list. You see, it finally dawned on me that in order for me to take care of everyone and everything on my list, I have to be on the list, too. And not just on it. First.

Yes, this has dawned on me before.

But I forgot. If you’re a parent, you know how this works: He needs this. She needs that. And they all need that other thing, right now, you know, because they’ll die without it.

Even the cat piles on, giving you dirty looks for one reason or another. Oh, and if you’re especially blessed, like I am, you also have a big doggie who actually “sighs” his disappointment, like a grumpy old man. Or Eeyore. Yes, if Eeyore could sigh, this is how he would sound.

Anyhow, before you know it, you’ve quieted all of the other hungry beasts and, too tired to care anymore, “bam,” just like that, you fall off the list. And get lost.

Take it from me, losing yourself is worse than digging through that smelly lost and found box at your kid’s school. It’s not pretty. Driving your kids to school in your PJs just because you can is one thing (I do it often), but being so preoccupied with wrangling everyone out the door that you realize, when you glance into the rear-view mirror before backing out of the driveway, that you didn’t even stop to brush your own hair, is pitiful. I once resorted to using the one in the car. You know, the one that came with my daughter’s old American Girl doll. It did the job, and I pulled it off with a dramatic flair that made my kids laugh, but let’s face it, ladies, that’s hitting bottom.

No wonder I’ve felt the urge, lately, to live in a Yurt. Alone. Ha ha, where I can “find myself” again. It’s so text-book, for Pete’s sake, but that’s because I’m not the only one who feels this way. I often hear the same thing from other moms. We can’t blame anyone else when we fall off our own lists, though – if we were ever on them to begin with.

I know this is tougher when little kids are in the mix, but things won’t change unless we make them.

As for me, that means making appointments with me. I began my opening up a new document on my computer – to trick

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TALES FROM THE MOTHERHOOD Jennifer DuBose myself into taking myself as seriously as my other work, I suppose, and brainstormed a list of things that make me feel good and happy. Take my weekly yoga class, for example. If someone asks if I’m free at that time (to work, to bake cookies, to volunteer, etc.) the answer, now, is “no.”

As a matter of fact, I even have “yoga” written on my calendar. It’s absurd, the number of times I’ve needed to schedule something, not seen anything in that spot and filled it, realizing later that I’ve essentially put myself last. What? Time for myself is negotiable? Um, no. Not anymore. I’m on the list.

I’ve also learned that I feel better, calmer and more grounded when I make an appointment with myself to meditate

every day, right after I get out of bed in the morning and before any other pressing concerns commence with their pressing. It’s simple, really, so simple that I had a hard time believing it would really make any difference, until tried it for a week. I just sit still, close my eyes, and breathe. Five, 10 minutes. Longer, if I feel like it. Sounds and thoughts are noticed and drift by as I gently and mindfully return my focus to my breath (when I often discover I’ve been holding it).

After breakfast, while the kids get ready for school, I sit and play the piano, just because I enjoy it. If I don’t do it then, other things on the list seem to crowd it out. Plus, there’s the added benefit of Holly being drawn to the piano bench, too, which keeps her practiced – and besides, since she often notices when I’ve missed a note, we get to begin our days not only with music, but a little silliness, too. I know, inherent here is something I’m also doing for her, but, if I’m honest, this particular kind of overlap makes me happy, too. (That doesn’t work for every mom, and that’s OK.) Once I’ve taken care of me, I turn my attention to whatever else is on that “other” list – including work. This means I now resist the temptation to check email and Facebook first thing in the morning before I even get out of bed – or after I head to bed, when I’m already tired, thus even more susceptible to getting sucked into a rabbit hole of nonsense on the Internet.

Better that I read a book until I can’t keep my eyes open, instead. (By the way, by “book”’ I mean a real one – not one that lives in a device that beeps or coos or vibrates with urgency whenever someone else wants my attention. No means no!

Where have I heard that before?)

The point is, others won’t take our limits seriously unless we do. Sure, we may lose something when we decide we cannot be all things to all people at all times – and establish a few boundaries.

But what we gain, ourselves, cannot be replaced.

• Jennifer DuBose lives in Batavia with her husband, Todd, and their two children, Noah and Holly. Contact her at jenniferdubose@msn.com.

It’s tomato planting time It appears spring has finally arrived. The forsythia, crab trees, magnolias and redbuds have all bloomed. One thing nice about the cooler, spring weather was having these beautiful trees and bushes hold onto to their blooms a bit longer.

A couple of weeks ago, at the community garden plot I share with my friend MaryAnn, we planted potatoes, onions, broccoli, collard, and kale plants and beets and swiss chard from seeds. Now, I am getting ready for the warmer season vegetables, and this year I am excited about tomatoes – specifically grafted tomatoes!

Grafted tomatoes are the biggest thing to hit the vegetable growing world in 20 years according to some industry specialists.

Grafting has been used in other food production crops such as apples and grapes for a century but only recently has grafting of vegetables become popular in this country for commercial growers; now they are finally reaching the home gardener.

A grafted tomato combines disease resistant rootstock with a variety known for its great taste.

Using the grafting technique of combining these two tomato plants should give us the best of both worlds – strong production along with a great tasting tomato.

Briefly, seedlings for the rootstock and the above-ground portion of the plant – the scion – are grown separately. When they reach the appropriate size, they are grafted together.

There is a healing period, and then they are packaged for shipping to the greenhouses where they are grown for the consumer.

LEARNING TO GROW Vicki Hagstotz

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Gardenology to hit Geneva on May 18 KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com GENEVA – Downtown Geneva merchants will host the fifth annual Gardenology event at 10 a.m. May 18, located along Third Street.

Gardenology advisers and vendors will offer garden-related products, and experts of the horticulture field including farming, landscape design, weavers, local nurseries, birds, health and more will be available to answer questions.

More than 70 vendors and shops will offer garden-themed giveaways, mer-

chandise, live demos and a chance to win a watering can at each particiProvided photo pating store.

C h i a n t i s Downtown Geneva merchants will host the fifth and Chez Moi annual Gardenology event at 10 a.m. May 18, lowill be cooking cated along Third Street. fresh-from-thePrizes. garden fare. InFor more information, call glenook Pantry Catering and Concessions will also serve Country Naturals at 630-2321172 or visit www.gardenolo- Children enjoy storytime at a previous Gardenology event. food.

Stop by the Welcome Tent gygenevail.com.

Gardenology is a joint colin front of the Court House, 100 S. Third St., Geneva, to laboration of Geneva Merpick up tickets to win one of chants and horticultural rethe Gardenology-Day Raffle lated agencies and businesses.

Grafton tomatoes have tricky planting process • TOMATO Continued from page 31 Since this process is a bit tricky and time-consuming, you should expect to pay considerably more for a grafted tomato plant.

In order to ensure success with your grafted tomato plant, it is very important to plant to tomato with graft above the soil line – not deep – which is typical. Tomato plants root very easily so the graft must be above the soil line to maintain the integrity of the rootstock.

Some of the varieties that I have seen available in the local area are Defiant, Big Beef, Brandywine Red, Early Girl, and San Marzano.

I’m off to purchase my grafted tomato plant before they sell out. My plan is to plant a grafted Brandywine next to an heirloom Brandywine and do a side-by-side comparison. I’ll keep you posted later with the results.

My mouth is already watering at the thought of that first tomato picked from the garden, and placing it between two slices of toasted bread, with lettuce and bacon.

Mmmm.

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Since this process is a bit tricky and time-consuming, a grafted tomato plant is considerably costly.

• Vicki Hagstotz is a University of Illinois Extension Mas-

ter Gardener for Kane County.

Call the office at 630-584-6166.

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS

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Sarah Polley shares ‘Stories We Tell’

By ANN HORNADAY

TODAY – There’s a chance that you’ll become more independent and strong-willed than you’ve ever been before. This new attitude will bring numerous fresh successes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Even you will be surprised by how assertive and confident you are today.

Luckily, you’ll be able to speak your mind without giving offense.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – If you take the time to evaluate your innermost feelings, you should be able to get a new take on some unresolved issues. Self-awareness breeds solutions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Be optimistic regarding your present endeavors. You’re in a lucky cycle, and you should be able to meet most of your expectations.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – When it comes to competitive involvements, the odds tend to favor you. You’ll have the ability to focus on something that will give you an edge.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – This is a good day to make a presentation to the proper people. What interests you will also intrigue others.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – It will be very difficult for your associates to keep anything from you. Your natural detective instincts will be keener than usual.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – This is an exceptionally good day to take care of matters that require cooperation. You’ll have the ability to bring people or things together.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – There is something important that you can do right now to further your ambitions. Chances are it doesn’t require any more study, just more action.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Nice things are being said about you, because a number of colleagues admire your style. Keep up the good work.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – You should be especially solicitous toward members of your own family.

They’ve done much for you in the past, and it’s time to repay the favor.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Your brain will be on active duty today, and you’ll need it. Focus on thinking your way toward solutions instead of using force.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Conditions that pertain to your material well-being are trending quite favorably. Be alert for opportunities to enhance your material situation.

The Washington Post The easy way to describe “Stories We Tell” is that it’s a documentary, by the Canadian actress and director Sarah Polley, about her mother, her family and a secret that had a seismic effect on all their lives.

A more nuanced way would be to say that “Stories We Tell,” is a delicate, funny, shocking, multilayered melange of nonfiction and drama, a brilliant collage that both addresses and exemplifies the slippery nature of memory and narrative itself.

“Stories We Tell” is simple: It’s about loss, grief and a long-buried truth. “Stories We Tell” is complicated (see “loss,” “grief” and “long-buried truth”). It’s disarmingly straightforward and craftily deceptive – all in the name of emotional honesty that is all too rare onscreen, not to mention in life. It’s a rigorously constructed, philosophically deep plunge into family dynamics and personal candor that owes most of its restrained beauty to the fact that it lays bare a story Polley has spent much of her adult life not wanting to tell.

“When it first happened ... it was the last thing in the world I would have wanted to make a film about,” Polley said recently in a phone conversation from Los Angeles. “The impetus for making the film in the first place was how many stories were coming out of this story, and how many contradictions and complementary details were coming out ... . I guess it made me think about how common an experience it is to have a family history that’s so subjective, and so different from the history of others in the same family, and how often members of the same family come up with different versions of the same events.”

What were those events? The facts are these: Polley, now 34, grew up in Toronto with her parents, Diane and Michael, and four siblings. Diane, an actress who appeared on local television and in theater, died when Sarah was 11. But she left behind some lingering questions that Sarah eventually explored and brings to the surface through interviews with family and friends, archival records and cinematic techniques that rival Errol Morris in their seamless re-creation of personal and social history. “Stories We Tell” is so carefully calibrated that it’s

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Actress and director Sarah Polley’s new documentary “Stories We Tell” examines a long-held family secret in a forceful mix of nonfiction and drama. possible to finish watching the film and want to watch it again immediately to dissect the subtlety of its craft.

Or, maybe you’d just want to spend more time with Diane Polley, who emerges from “Stories We Tell” as a vibrant, palpable presence – a charismatic, fun-loving party animal and compulsive telephone-talker who exerts as seductive a pull onscreen as she did with the myriad people who loved and were confounded by her. Polley admits that the process of filming the movie “strangely made [her loss] a lot harder. There were so many times I felt like I should stop, mostly for mental health reasons.”

As the film progresses, a painful discovery is revealed that sends “Stories We Tell” into ever more surprising trajectories.

“Once I felt I’d processed [that discovery] and gone through the more shocking and painful parts of it, then I had to make this movie. It felt like rubbing salt in a wound over and over again.”

If “Stories We Tell” was difficult for Polley, the film itself bears no trace anxiety or resentment. Indeed, it’s a lyrically expressive, often exuberant evocation of 1970s life that often resembles a Canadian version of “The Brady Bunch,” given a mordant zing from the present-day interviews with Polley’s funny, self-aware brothers and sisters. The film is given its

structure from a narration provided by her father, Michael, reading from his own memoir, which he can be seen taping in a recording studio, complaining sardonically at his daughter’s stern direction.

Even though “Stories We Tell” is nominally about her mother, Polley believes now that the reasons she made the film had more to do with her father. The most meaningful thing about her discovery and the way it reverberated, she says, wasn’t her mother or her secret, but “what felt most original and unique was my dad’s response, which was so unexpected and elegant, so full of compassion and humanity.”

The most moving passage of “Stories We Tell” comes toward the end, when Polley allows the camera to rest on the now-grown children Diane left behind, their faces offering wordless, wounded testaments to the lingering effects of her loss.

In many ways, this film is a natural outgrowth of Polley’s directorial career, which began with the masterful “Away From Her” and continued with “Take This Waltz.” Both address issues of memory, marriage and selfhood similar to those that animate “Stories We Tell.”

• “Stories We Tell” runs 108 minutes and is rated PG-13 for sexuality, brief language and smoking.

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Salvador Dali (1904-1989), painter; Natasha Richardson (1963-2009), actress; Tim Blake Nelson (1964), actor; Cory Monteith (1982), actor; Cam Newton (1989), football player.

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Happy tween is troubled by feelings Dear Abby: I am a 12-year-old girl who is happy, healthy and doing great in school. But lately I have felt sad, lonely and just plain frustrated. I used to talk to my parents about it, but I don’t feel comfortable doing it anymore, and my friends don’t like listening to me.

I have tried hard to push back these feelings, but it is putting a strain on me. Sometimes I break down crying and can’t stop. Most people think it’s just my age, but it’s not. It’s more than that. I want to talk to a psychologist, but I’m scared to ask for one. What do you think? – So Mixed Up Dear So Mixed Up: Admitting you need professional help with a problem isn’t something to be scared of. It is a sign of maturity. Your mood swings may be caused by the hormonal changes going on in your body as you are becoming a woman. However, because they are of concern to you, it is important that you let your parents and your pediatrician or a counselor at school know how you are feeling.

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips Dear Abby: My 6-year-old daughter wants a dog more than anything in the world. She mentions it at least once a day.

She’s a great kid, well-behaved and doing well in school, so I hate to disappoint her. But I have absolutely no interest in taking on the added responsibility of a pet like that.

My wife and I work long hours and our home is unoccupied for most of the day. It would have to be adjusted to be pet-friendly. I have nothing against pets, but I could never be considered an animal lover.

I want my daughter to be happy and rewarded for what a great kid she is. I DON’T want a dog. What do I do? – Bad Daddy Out West Dear Daddy: I would have suggested that you consider allowing your daughter to adopt a

hamster or guinea pig, but they require a certain amount of care.

A child has to be responsible enough to feed, water and clean the cage daily, and at 6, your daughter is not mature enough.

Tell her that when she is older you will consider letting her have a pet.

Dear Abby: I am 75, and when I pass on I would like the undertaker to remove my six gold caps from my teeth. Then my wife can sell them to pay for my funeral.

I think this will work out well.

What is your take on this? – Ed In Florida Dear Ed: As I started researching “dental gold,” I realized that while there are companies that buy it, the price your wife would get will depend upon the weight of the gold and the current market value of the metal.

Because of the nosedive that gold has experienced lately, I’m advising you to start saving up for your funeral NOW. • Write Dear Abby at www. dearabby.com.

Foods with low glycemic load better for health Dear Doctor K: Can you explain the importance of glycemic load, as opposed to glycemic index, when judging carbohydrates?

Dear Reader: Carbohydrates, along with proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water and oxygen, are nutrients: We need them to live and grow. But even though we need carbohydrates, there still are carbohydrate-rich foods that are “good carbs” and “bad carbs.”

Carbohydrates are the main nutrient in bread, pasta, cereals, beans, vegetables and dairy foods.

All sugars are carbohydrates.

When you eat, your body breaks carbohydrates down into sugar molecules. The smallest sugar molecule, glucose, is absorbed from your gut into your blood.

It travels through the blood to every cell, providing an important source of energy to each cell.

Some foods are easily and rapidly digested into glucose. Such foods have a high glycemic index.

With other foods, the process of digestion goes slower. These foods have a low glycemic index.

To give a cell energy, glucose has to get from the blood to the inside of the cell. That’s the job of insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas (a small gland in your abdomen). Insulin also travels

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff in the blood, and when insulin attaches to a cell, it allows glucose to get inside it.

OK, those are the basics.

When you digest carbohydrates, a certain amount of glucose will enter your blood. How much, and how rapidly, depends on two things: how much carbohydrate there is in the food, and the glycemic index of the food.

Together, these two measures determine the glycemic load. If there are a lot of carbs in a food and the glycemic index of that food is high, then there will be a rapid, high spike of sugar in your blood: The glycemic load will be high.

When your blood levels of glucose rise, your pancreas senses this and promptly releases insulin. Foods with a high glycemic load cause your pancreas to suddenly work very hard to make and release insulin. In general, a lower and slower conversion from carbohydrate to blood sugar is better for your health. In other words, foods with a low glycemic

load are better.

Here are some examples of foods with different glycemic loads: • Low glycemic load (10 or lower): lentils and beans, fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, whole grains.

• Medium glycemic load (11 to 19): steel-cut oatmeal, whole-wheat pasta, some breads, fruit juices without extra sugar, brown rice, sweet potatoes.

• High glycemic load (20 or higher): Soda, energy drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages, candy, white rice, French fries and baked potatoes, sugary breakfast cereals.

(I’ve put a table showing the glycemic index and glycemic load values of many commonly eaten foods on my website, AskDoctorK. com.)

Don’t misunderstand: I’m not saying it’s dangerous to eat foods with a high glycemic load. But your diet, on average, should favor carbohydrate-containing foods that have low glycemic loads.

• Dr. Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School. Visit www.AskDoctorK. com to send questions and get additional information.

Man who slaps girlfriend wants to keep dating her Dr. Wallace: I’m 18 and so is Lori, my so-called girlfriend. We had been going steady for a year, but we broke up two days before we graduated. Our first nine months were super, but we had lots of problems the last three. The last straw was when she screamed out loud in front of my friends that I was a “stupid idiot.”

Losing my temper, I slapped her face and pulled her hair.

I’ve tried calling her, but she won’t answer the phone and her mother keeps telling me to stop calling because Lori doesn’t want to see me anymore. I realize that I made a mistake, and I want to get back with her. What can I do to get her back? – Nameless, Merrillville, Ind. Dear Nameless: Stop calling Lori. Send her a card and, in a few well-chosen words, tell her you are sorry for your unacceptable behavior and ask her to forgive you. End by asking her to call you, but don’t hold your breath until she does.

Your behavior might be in the unforgivable category. Had she contacted the police, you could be writing to me from behind bars.

Dr. Wallace: Carly and I have been close friends for many years. Recently she broke up with her boyfriend because she got tired of him.

Last week she told me I had better hang onto my boyfriend tightly because she was thinking of taking him away from me. She said she was only fooling, but I’m not so sure she was.

Last night she and another friend met Matt and me at the mall, and she really made a play for him, telling him he was handsome and such a good athlete. I almost

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace threw up on the spot listening to her.

Now I’m convinced she’s out to steal Matt away from me. Please tell me what I can do to insulate Matt from her clutches. Please don’t tell me to drop Carly as a friend. That would only make matters worse. I like Matt very much, and I’m pretty sure he feels the same about me. At least he says he does. – Denise, Knoxville, Tenn.

Dear Denise: There’s nothing like a “close friend” to make you feel insecure. If you really have a friendship with her, ask her for your sake, to stay away from Matt. If she ignores you, she really isn’t your friend, so dropping her as one isn’t even an option.

Meanwhile, the next time you go out, tell Matt your fears about Carly. Let him know that you care for him very much and hope he feels the same way about you. Chances are, Matt will laugh about Carly and reassure you that you’re his one and only.

If his response falls somewhat short of that, perhaps things aren’t going all that well between you.

In either case, the issue isn’t Carly, but about you and Matt. If the two of you are solid, she won’t be a threat.

• Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column. Email him at rwallace@galesburg. net.

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Josh Billings, the pen name of Henry Wheeler Shaw, was a humorist who died in 1885. He said, “One half of the troubles in this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough.”

Perhaps one half of the mistakes at the bridge table can be traced to playing too quickly and not taking enough time to think things through.

That would be the case for many players in today’s deal.

Defending against four hearts, East wins the first trick with his club jack. How would many continue? What should East do?

South’s two-heart response, in a suit higher ranking than his partner’s, guarantees at least a five-card suit. (With only four hearts, South would usually make a negative double.)

Many defenders would win with the club jack, cash the club king, and continue with the club ace. What would happen?

If South ruffs low, West overruffs and shifts to a diamond for down one. If South ruffs high, he eventually loses a heart and a diamond to fall to defeat. But a South who paused for a few moments at trick three would see the advantage in discarding his unavoidable diamond loser. Then the contract would make.

East should cash his diamond ace at trick three (or two) before continuing clubs.

This defeats the contract. The defenders get two clubs, one diamond and one heart.

Do not try for a trump promotion until, if possible, you have taken all of your side-suit tricks.

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If you love animals, this is the job for you.

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has immediate employment opportunities for in its Crystal Lake facility for the following positions:

Light Weight Assemblers in our Pleated Filter Department - 3 openings on 2nd shift (2pm – 10:30pm),

Drivers

ATMI Precast in Aurora is hiring workers NOW!

1 opening on 1st shift (5:30pm - 2pm).

Responsibilities include assembling proper components to make a pleated filter. Must have the ability to read and interpret standard work procedures. Proficiency in all units of measure is preferred.

High School education or GED is required. Background check and drug test are required. Must be able to read, write and understand English.

Shipping, Order Picking/Packing - 1st shift (7:30am - 4pm)

DELIVERY DRIVER Experienced delivery driver wanted Full-time, 1st shift for a large heavy duty truck dealership in the Northwest Suburbs.

Job Requirements: Must have C license or better Good driving record Unassisted lifting up to 75 lbs We offer excellent pay and benefits. Please send resume to: yourofficemgr@yahoo.com

Driver A-class CDL

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Benefits & Bonuses Call Jaime/Eric 888-616-0368 or 563-579-3421

DRIVER Mon. -Fri. 7am-3:30pm.

Temporary Position needed in St. Charles. CDL Class B (or better) Required. Must have valid D.L. Contact Oval: 630-587-4333

Immediate opening for Shipping and Warehouse personnel.

Responsibilities include order picking and packing and preparing them for shipping accurately and on time to our customers. Forklift, shipping, and picking/packing orders experience are all a must.

Receiving experience a plus. Must have the ability to read and interpret standard work procedures. High School education or GED is required. Background check and drug test are required. Must be able to read, write and understand English.

Receiving Clerk - 1st shift (7:30am - 4pm) Immediate opening for Receiving Clerk. Responsibilities include receiving all ordered materials, entering them into the inventory control system, warehousing all materials, keeping the receiving dock clean & organized, & other duties as assigned by the warehouse supervisor.

Forklift, receiving, and warehousing experience are all a must.

Shipping and order picking/packing experience a plus. Must have the ability to read and interpret standard work procedures. High School education or GED is required. Background check and drug test are required. Must be able to read, write and understand English.

Electrician/General Maintenance - 3rd shift (11pm - 7:30am) Ideal candidate will have experience with installation, maintenance, trouble-shooting, 480 volt 3 phase AC power distribution, AC / DC drives and associated control circuitry, AC electrical wiring and conduit, DC control circuits, PLC's, low voltage drivers, knowledge of basis electrical codes and a strong mechanical aptitude. High School education or GED is required. Background check & drug test are required. Must be able to read, write and understand English.

Production Supervisor The ideal candidate to supervise our production department of roughly 40 employees will possess strong supervisory skills including coaching, mentoring and discipline. We are looking for a detail oriented person with a high sense of urgency who handles a fast paced environment well. Further, the candidate will need to be personable, able to work well within a diverse work environment, and be computer literate. Lean manufacturing, kanban systems, and 6s experience are a must. High School education or GED is required. Must be able to read, write and understand English.

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CLASS A CDL BLACK HORSE CARRIERS has openings in the Batavia area.

Local runs. Home Daily. Driver will handle freight. 4 to 5 day work week. Start times 12am and 12pm. Average $1000 to $1200 per week. These are full time positions come with full Medical Benefits, 401K, paid holidays and paid vacation. We also have part time positions available. If you have 3 yrs.

Exp. and a Class A CDL with a clean MVR. Call 630-879-6410 to schedule an interview or email: tim@blackhorsecarriers.com.

EOE. Drug Testing is a condition of employment

FACTORY CARPENTER - FT

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Housekeeping and Dietary Assistant Position - FT Geneva Nursing and Rehabilitation has an excellent opportunity for a full-time housekeeping and Dietary assistant.

Applicants can apply in person at: 1101 E. State St. Geneva, IL 60134 or call us at (630) 232-7544

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Bed Laborers Finishers Loading Crew Steel Shop Yard Patchers

Early morning delivery 5 days per week. No delivery on Sunday and Monday.

Must sign a contract and have valid license and insurance.

ATMI Precast offers competitive pay & benefits, plus opportunity for advancement in a dynamic manufacturing facility.

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546 Whitetail Circle May 9-11 9am-4pm

May 9-11, 8am-3pm

Thurs, Fri, & Sat. May 9th 10th & 11th 8am – 4pm

Antiques, collectibles, furniture, household, clothing, lots of odds and ends

Multi-family moving/garage sale.

Furniture, toys, clothes, household items.

Blackberry Creek Subdivision

LILY LAKE 5N500 Cochise Drive MOVING SALE! RAIN ORth SHINE

Keslinger & Blackberry Creek Dr. For map: blackberrycreekelburn.com

Elburn Moving/Garage Sale Fri 5/10 & Sat 5/11 9am-4pm 4N352 Citation Lane

Fri. May 10 8am-6pm Sat. May 11th 8am-4pm Southwest décor, Georgia O'Keeffe, Barbies, Plants, Toys, Daybed. Ladders etc.

Also Having: Charity Fundraiser Bake Sale!

“Feed My Starving Children”

Elgin ~ West 26 Neighborhood Garage Sales

Antiques, furniture, home appliances, hardware, tools, fishing poles, lamps, guitar/amp, fiddle, push/riding mowers, chipper, shredder, lawn spreader, bird houses, rack for cargo van, 10 by 20 canopy, air purifiers, electronics, trampoline, bikes, Harley Davidson, Dec. items, handmade jewelry, wedding supplies, cook books, fabric, Mother's Day items, collectible plates & bells, Avon, baby items, men, women plus size, children clothes, Perennials.

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Riverside Community Church Fundraiser for Local Teen Mom Home. Annual Rummage and Bake Sale. This Sale will offer a great selection of Baked Goods and TONS OF TREASURES!!!

Fri. May 10th 9am-7pm Sat. May 11th 9am-3pm

HEALING GARDENS

37W249 DEAN ST.

ST CHARLES 3500 Provence Ct Used Horse Tack - Breeches, saddle, tools, American Girl, software, barbie, lots of misc.

ST CHARLES 525 South 14th Street May 10 & 11

8am-12

Multi Family Garage Sale Antiques, clothes, carpet, thirteen piece dining set, pads, leaves.

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Neskayuna & West Scott Estates.

1 mile west off Randall on Hopps Rd.

Fri. & Sat. 8:30am-5pm

ST. CHARLES

Fri. May 10, 8a-5p Sat. May 11, 8a-1p Annuals 4” Pots Proven Winner Type Hanging Basket Combos Vegetables, Herbs

THURS, FRI, SAT MAY 9, 10, 11 9AM - 5PM 43W987 EMPIRE RD.

414 HAMLET ST. BATAVIA EAST

LOTS OF COLOR

Rolling tool box, old hunting knives, leaded glass light fixture, entertainment console, formal dining room set, pull behind fertilizer spreader, lawn cart, Hargrove print and other prints, rolling file holder, miscellaneous kitchen and household items, furniture.

1202 Fox Glen Drive

Bedroom Furniture Home Décor Fish Tanks Toys Baby Stuff Clothing Collectables Outdoor Play Equipment

PLANT SALE

Campton Hills Rd to Citation Lane

WOODS OF FOX GLEN

SAT, MAY 11 9-3 $3 - $4 a Clump Variety of Shade & Sun

Cubs Doll – Ashton Drake 22” Cubs Baby Boy #22 pryor – Exc. Cond. $100. 630-710-2228

CONCRETE SEALER. 8 gal. concrete sealer. $40. Call anytime, 630-710-7651

NORMAN ROCKWELL PRINTS Professionally framed, excellent condition. A dozen available.

Reasonably priced.

847-515-8012

DECK STAIN $25

Day of The Week Bears Collection Monday and Wednesday New in Boxes $5 for Both 630-464-7049 Hummel Crystal Trinket Box New in Box!!! $20 630-464-7049 St. Charles Tell Tale Teapots Biddy Brophy's Grocery New in Box $20 630-464-7049 St. Charles

Wood Shelves, Cabinets, Shadowbox and Plant Stand!

First $25 Takes All Last Chance 630-464-7049 St. Charles

COMPUTER DESK - L shaped. Large gray and black desk, perfect computer or sewing use size is 6ft by 6ft with cabinet on the side. Picture online ad. Moving. $45.

Call Jack at 630-406-0062 Compost Tumbler, very good condition. Tumbler comes with manual KITCHEN TABLE & therometer. Make your own comHowell, circa 1950 or before. post. $50 obo 847-464-1625 pm Excellent shape, red with Lawnmower – Honda – an extra leaf, 52”x35”, $100.

Self-Propelled w/Bag $125obo 630-208-0059 630-605-4307 after 1PM

STORAGE CABINET from IKEA 5 plastic drawers. $50.

630-232-1982

2000 Dodge Intrepid

Full Starter Kit Drumset

includes: 5 drums & 2 cymbals $275.00 obo For details call or text 402-305-8488 Paino: Baldwin Acrosonic Piano $400 good condition 630-232-7751

CANOE - Gruman 17.5' aluminum canoe, very good shape. $400/obo. Call 630-877-5085 KAYAK – 10 ft Red Fiberglass Kayak. Comes with everything: Oars, Life Vest, Pump. $400.

Call after 4:30pm:630-606-0444

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The Electa Shrout Trust will be offering both their Real Estate & Personal Property at Public Auction. Sale will be located on site at 135 Sabin Street, Sycamore, IL 60178. Watch for signs off of Route 23 in Sycamore.

Cream with optional chocolate brown slip cover from BB&B included. All in excellent condition! $350 for the set.

815-788-1180

REAL ESTATE OFFERED AT 10:00AM

Court-Ordered Auct on hursday May 30 10 am (CD ) er

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Maple Park Nursery 1 N 100 Schrader Rd, Maple Park, IL 15.5 AC • 2 Buildiÿgs • 10,320 TSF • Farmette w/100s of Trees • Poÿd • Gated Eÿtry • Zoÿed F/F-2 • 6 Overhead Doors • Heated/Cooled Oice Space • Buy at Your Price!

Sells to the H ghest B dder, Regardless of Pr ce!

SATURDAY, JUNE 1ST, 2013 AuctionZip.com info and photos Listing #: 1786445 GO2Wegenerauctions.com Located on the East side of Sycamore in a quiet neighborhood that is close to shopping & dining this home features 1.5 stories w/approx. 1000 sq ft of living space. Main level has 2 bedrooms, living/dining, kitchen, & full bath. Upper level is a loft w/2 rooms & a common area & plenty of storage. Full basement is unfinished. 2 Car garage w/screen porch. Mechanics include: updated shingle roof, aluminum siding, vinyl windows, GFA furnace w/central air, 40 gal water heater. Home is on city water & sewer. Great investment or first time home buyer property!

For more information or to schedule a private viewing contact Auctioneer, Joe Wegener at 815-766-0756.

Terms: $3,000.00 down day of sale with balance due on or before July 2nd, 2013 at which time full possession will be given. Seller to provide owners policy of title insurance, and a Deed conveying the Real Estate to the buyer.

Successful bidder is required to sign a Real Estate Contract to Purchase on the day of sale. Property is being sold in “AS-IS CONDITION” with no disclosures, and no contingencies are being offered in relation to sale of another home or financing. Sellers have the right to accept or refuse any and all bids on the day of sale. Any and All announcements made day of sale take precedence over all prior advertising or statements made.

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

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!

$14,500 Call Dan 847-812-4016

1999 S-10 Ex. Cab A/C, cruise, 5-spd., 62k miles. Runs great.

Looks great. $5400 New Tires 815-751-4349 Sycamore, IL

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I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs 1990 & Newer Will beat anyone's price by $300.

Will pay extra for Honda, Toyota & Nissan

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ELECTRA SHROUT TRUST

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National Bank & Trust, Sycamore, IL, Tom Sullivan, 815-754-7708 Attorney for the Estate, John Corneille , DeKalb, IL 815-787-3519

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Silver, good condition. $2,300.

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KITTENS ~ ADORABLE (4) 2003 Chevy Tahoe Z71 package 3 long hair, silver-gray, 1 black Low miles, 1 owner $19,500 815-751-2256 and white. Raised indoors 630-584-3786 or 630-605-9273

Sofa Couch & Matching Sofa Chair

Court-Ordered Auct on

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Horses Boarded – Near St. Charles Box Stalls, homegrown hay, stalls cleaned daily, indoor ring, lots of TLC. $400. 630-605-9273.

Framed Oil Paintings (3) Home Galleries 13" x 15" All Nature and Landscapes $50 For All, Will Separate 630-464-7049 St. Charles

Wednesday Oct 24 11 am

to Sells

815-479-1000

WALL UNITS - Walnut finish laminated wall units. 1 unit has drop down desk top with doors at bottom, 3 shelves for display or storage. 2nd unit has larger enclosed base with 1 shelf inside. Top has doors with 2 shelves. Open area between with 2 shelf areas. Also bookcase with 5 shelves. Very sturdy and in good condition. Picture online ad. $40 for all. 630-406-0062

SWING – FREE 6 foot wide wooden swing.

Needs painting and minor repair.

Motorcycle Jacket – Black Leather Size Medium $30 630 513-0248 SECTIONAL COUCH – Large 630-464-7049 St Charles Wake up with Sectional with Wedge. 3 Seat Kane County Chronicle Watches (8) – Elgin, Bulova, Couch portion, large Wedge, 2 seat For Home Delivery, Watham, Benrus – 10 KFG Love Seat portion. Tan blend fab$150 630-587-6620 call 800-589-9363 ric. Perfect Condition. $399 OBO. Call after 6pm – 630-262-1899

Dryer. Maytag. Gas. White.

Great condition. $299.

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AUCTIONEERS: Joe Wegener, Auctioneer, Lisc. # 440.000375 Ph: 815-766-0756 Chris Wegener, Auctioneer, Lisc. #440.000267 Ph: 815-451-2820 Email: djwauctions@comcast.net

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1 Coating on some facial tissues 9 Typical Busby Berkeley film 16 They’re often wasted 20 Drove fast

21 Athena turned her into a spider

22 Riverbank basker, informally

23 What faking a stomachache might entail?

25 At any point

26 “Blueberries for ___” (classic children’s book)

27 With 91-Across, 1976 album with a palindromic title 28 Fluoride, for one

29 Ship that sailed “the ocean blue”

30 Gun belts, holsters and nightstick straps?

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52 Promise

53 They go places

54 “___ Andy’s Ballyhoo” (“Show Boat” song) 56 Move briskly

57 Engaged in battle

61 Group with a Grand Lodge 62 Bach’s “___, meine Freude” 63 Contraction in a patriotic song

64 Actress Wright of “Mrs. Miniver” 65 Growth ring?

66 Women’s pants with pictures of wood shop tools?

70 Word before pole or jump

71 Sci-fi author ___ del Rey 73 Take to sleep with, say 74 Good at scheming 75 Four-legged newborn

38 In advance

76 Drained of color

42 Loan-insuring org.

79 City near Turin

41 Contend

43 Architectural designer Maya

44 QB with a statue at Sun Life Stadium

45 Dismounts like an expert gymnast?

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77 Time for TV debuts 80 Author/media observer Michael

81 They don’t face the street

84 1992 Olympic tennis gold medalist 86 Become a new person by washing up?

90 “I’ve got something to say” 91 See 27-Across

92 Pres. advisory grp.

93 Buddy

94 Men in a lineup

95 Unpopular ophthalmologist’s implement?

101 What a fist might represent 102 Wall St. event 103 Sound of frustration

104 It had a hub at J.F.K.

107 Founding member of OPEC

108 What the giggling supporter of the Salem witch trials was told?

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47 Plows leave them 49 Catch

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68 Gymnast Gaylord 72 “Music in the Key of Love” composer 75 Forces (upon)

83 Saucy fare 86 Comportment 87 Late finisher

88 Many a Bach composition 89 Long little doggie 94 Thomas who wrote “Little Big Man” 96 “… see what I mean?”

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98 Some MoMA works 99 Maze answer 100 Bond villain ___ Stavro Blofeld 104 Cuisine with curry 105 Proceed

106 Funny Johnson 108 “Little Birds” author

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110 Massive memory unit, informally

111 Miss America she’s not 112 Noninvasive med. procedure 113 In former days

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4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before November 6, 2013. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, P.O. Box 112, Geneva, IL 60134-0112, with the Representative or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

5. On April 25, 2013, an Order Admitting the Will to Probate was entered.

6. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony or witnesses to the Will in open Court, or other evidence, as provided in Article VI 5/6-21 (755 ILCS 5/6/21).

7. Within six (6) months after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided under Article VIII 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1).

8. The estate will be administrated 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). /s/ Ted A. Meyers Attorney for Executor

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Peter M. Donat Executor's Attorney

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle, May 4, 11, 18, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the Matter of the Estate of: RUTH COLBORN Deceased.

General No. 2013 P 242 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS (ONLY) 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of RUTH COLBORN who died on JANUARY 13, 2013 a resident of Geneva, Illinois.

located at /s/ John A. Cunningham 359 Brittany Court Kane County Clerk Unit H ASSUMED NAME Geneva, IL 60134 PUBLICATION NOTICE (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, April 27, May 4, 11, /s/ John A. Cunningham Public Notice is hereby given 2013.)

Kane County Clerk that on April 30, 2013 a certificate May 01, 2013 was filed in the office of the County PUBLIC NOTICE Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, set(Published in the Kane County ting forth the names and addresses Chronicle, May 11, 18, 25, ASSUMED NAME of all persons owning, conducting 2013.)

PUBLICATION NOTICE and transacting the business known as Public Notice is hereby given Angie Baby's Sweets and More that on May 1, 2013 a certificate located at was filed in the office of the County 1027 Westfield Course Call to advertise Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setGeneva, IL 60134 815-455-4800 ting forth the names and addresses Follow /s/ John A. Cunningham of all persons owning, conducting Kane County Chronicle Kane County Clerk and transacting the business known as on Twitter April 30, 2013 KUDA FAMILY FLOWERS @kcchronicle (Published in the Kane County located Chronicle, May 11, 18, 25, 2013.)

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE 2. The Representatives for the estate are: Mary Lou Mather, 1425 Public Notice is hereby given Sunset Road, Geneva, IL 60134 & that on May 8, 2013 a certificate WATERMAN: 2400sq/ft 4bdr 2.5 BA Donna Campbell, 1685 Shamrock, was filed in the office of the County newer house, 2 car garage, baseClerk of Kane County, Illinois, setAurora, IL 60505. ment, backyrd. Start Jun-Jul $1690 ting forth the names and addresses Near DeKalb. 847-338-5588 3. The Attorney for the estate is: of all persons owning, conducting DONAT & DONAT P.C., 150 Hous- and transacting the business known as ton Street, Batavia, IL 60510.

FLOURISHING FINISH INTERIOR & EVENT DESIGNS 4. Claims against the estate may located at be filed on or before November 22, 830 East State Street ST. CHARLES 2013. Claims against the estate Geneva, IL 60134 Off/Ware Space may be filed with the Clerk of the 1,568sf - 19,000sf.

Circuit Court, P.O. Box 112, Gene/s/ John A. Cunningham Docks/Drive-Ins (Published in the Kane County va, IL 60134, or with the RepreKane County Clerk Aggressive Move-In Package Chronicle, May 4, 11, 18, 2013.) sentative or both. Any claim not May 08, 2013 630-355-8094 filed within that period is barred. www.mustangconstruction.com Copies of a claim filed with the (Published in the Kane County Clerk must be mailed or delivered Chronicle, May 11, 18, 25, PUBLIC NOTICE to the Representative and to the at- 2013.) torney within 10 days after it has Have a news tip IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE or story idea?

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Call us at 630-845-5355 GENEVA, ELGIN, OFFICE / KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS or email 5. The estate will be administratWAREHOUSE, 1500 sf. editorial@kcchronicle.com 10x12 overhead door. ed without Court Supervision unless In the Matter of the Estate of: For sale/lease, $1200/mo. an interested party terminates indePUBLIC NOTICE Dearborn, 630-894-1277 ext 11 MARTHA TURCANY pendent supervision administration Deceased. by filing a petition to terminate unASSUMED NAME der Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the ProGeneral No. 2013 P 231 PUBLICATION NOTICE bate Act (755 ILCS 5/25-4).

PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION Mary L. Mather that on April 25, 2013 a certificate TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Executor was filed in the office of the County (ONLY) Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, set(Published in the Kane County ting forth the names and addresses 1. Notice is hereby given of the Chronicle, May 4, 11, 18, 2013.) of all persons owning, conducting death of MARTHA TURCANY who and transacting the business Wake up with died on FEBRUARY 15, 2013 a known as FOX VALLEY CRAFTS Kane County Chronicle resident of Batavia, Illinois. located at 2S352 HART ROAD, 5 days a week.

BATAVIA, IL 60510.

2. The Representative for the esFor Home Delivery, PUBLIC NOTICE tate is: Roland F. Tucker, 847 Dated: April 25, 2013. call 800-589-9363 Luther Lane, Chicago Heights, IL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 60411.

SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 3. The Attorney for the estate is: DONAT & DONAT P.C., 150 HousIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE ton Street, Batavia, IL 60510.

OF: Lorinda A. Koczurowicz Address: 634 Raymond Street, El- 4. Claims against the estate may gin, Illinois 60120 be filed on or before November 15, Date of Death: January 8, 2013 2013. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Case No. 13 P 224 Circuit Court, P.O. Box 112, GenePUBLICATION NOTICE va, IL 60134, or with the RepreINDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION sentative or both. Any claim not TO CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS filed within that period is barred.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES Copies of a claim filed with the 1. Notice is hereby given of the Clerk must be mailed or delivered death of Lorinda A. Koczurowicz to the Representative and to the atwho died on January 8, 2013, a torney within 10 days after it has resident of 634 Raymond Street, El- been filed. gin, Illinois.

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ASSEMBLIES OF GOD !

Sanctuary 1S430 Wenmoth Rd. (630) 879-0785 www.sanctuaryag.com Sunday Service at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages at 9:00 a.m.

Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Bible studies and children’s Bible clubs for all ages

BAPTIST !

Faith Baptist Church at Mill Creek 01S455 S Mill Creek Drive, Geneva, IL 60134 Phone: (630) 845-2532 Website: www.fbcmillcreek.org E-mail: secretary@fbcmillcreek.org Sunday: Coffee & Fellowship - 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship - 10:30 a.m.

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First Baptist Church of Geneva “Reach. Connect. Equip. Serve” East Campus (EC) 2300 South Street, Geneva Sunday: Traditional – 9:15 & 10:45 AM Worship Café – 9:15 AM West Campus (WC) 3435 Keslinger Road, Geneva Saturday Worship - 5:00 PM Sunday, Contemp. 9:15 & 10:45 AM Hand in Hand Christian Preschool: 630-208-4903 www.fbcg.com (630) 232-7068

CATHOLIC !

Holy Cross Catholic Church 2300 Main St., Batavia (630) 879-4750 Saturday Mass: 4:15 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 6:30, 8:00, 9:45 & 11:15 a.m.

Weekday Lenten Masses: 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Holy Day Masses: 7:00 p.m. Anticipatory, 6:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Confessions: Sat. After 8:30 a.m.

Mass & 3:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

Mon.- Fri. 7:00 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.

Tuesdays 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Tues. 8:30 a.m. & Sat. 4:00 p.m.

Eucharistic Healing Service & Chaplet, Tues. 6:00 p.m.

Rosary for Life: 1st Saturday of each month at 9:00 a.m.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Sun. to Sat. 1:00 p.m.

Msgr Daniel Deutsch - Pastor

St. Peter Catholic Church 1891 Kaneville Rd., Geneva (630) 232-0124 Weekday Masses Monday-Thursday 7AM & 8AM Friday during Summer 7AM & 8AM Friday during School Year 7AM & 8:45 AM Saturday 8AM Weekend Masses: Saturday 4:30PM Sunday 7AM, 9AM, 11AM, 5PM Holy Day & Holiday Masses Call the church for Mass times on these special days Confessions: Monday through Friday, 7:30 -7:55 AM Saturday, 8:30-10:00 AM & 3:15-4:15 PM

St. Patrick Catholic Church

(downtown) 408 Cedar St., St. Charles, IL 60174 Saturday, 6 p.m.

Sunday, 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & Noon (Crane Road) 6N491 Crane Rd. St. Charles, IL 60175 Saturday, 4 p.m.

Sunday, 8:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m., & 11:30 a.m.

COVENANT !

Batavia Covenant Church, Preschool

1314 W. Main St., Batavia.

(630) 879-3721 bataviacov.com Sunday Worship Hours: • 9:00 am Contemporary Worship Service • 10:00 am Coffee (Fellowship Hall) • 10:35 am Traditional Worship Service Preschool: (630) 879-3795

LUTHERAN !

Bethany Lutheran Church

8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia (corner of Lincoln and Wilson) (630) 879-3444 www.bethanybatavia.org 9:00 am Traditional Service with Holy Communion on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, plus Festival Sundays 11:00 am Contemporary Service with Holy Communion on each Sunday Education Hour takes place between the two services from 10:00 am to 11:00 am for ages 3 years old-adult Nursery care is available throughout the Sunday morning.

Monthly Last Friday Community Supper 5:00-7:00 pm Free to the Community

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church & Preschool

1145 N. 5th Ave. St. Charles, IL 60174 1 mile N. of Rt. 64 on Rt. 25, (630) 584-2199 www.bethlehemluth.org Sunday Worship: 8:00 a.m./ 9:15 a.m./ 10:30 a.m.

Adult Learning, Sundays: 9:15 am/10:30 am Worship on Saturdays 5:30 p.m.

Uplift on Saturdays 6:30 pm Teen led Praise Gathering Bethelem Preschool Center: Full Day Child Care/Half dayPreschool 630-584-6027

(Missouri Synod) 101 S. 6th Ave., St. Charles (Just South of St. Charles Library) (630) 584-8638 The Rev. Timothy P. Silber, Sr. Pastor Saturday – Traditional Worship at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday – Traditional Worship at 8:00 a.m.

Sunday – Traditional Worship at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday – Contemporary Praise Worship at 11:00 a.m.

All services elevator access St. Mark’s Nurturing Center Preschool for ages 2 – Pre K (630) 584-4850 www.stmarksstc.org

Faith Lutheran Church

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LC-MS and full of Holy Spirit fire!

Vibrant worship Sundays 9:00 a.m.

Nursery open during worship Education Hour 10:30 a.m.

1745 Kaneville Rd., Geneva www.flc.geneva.org (630) 232-8420

Geneva Lutheran Church “Serving Christ in the Heart of the Community” 301 South Third St., Geneva (630) 232-0165 www.genevalutheran.org Communion Worship Schedule Saturday – 5:30pm in Chapel Sunday - 9:00am in Sanctuary 10am - CoffeeHouse - free treats/beverages 10:15 am - Education Hour for ages 3 yrs.-adult Parents’ Day Out Program ages 2-5yrs. - M-F, 9:30am12:30pm or 10am-1pm age 4yrs., 12:30-3pm Building is ADA compliant.

Immanuel Lutheran Church and School (Missouri Synod) 950 Hart Rd., Batavia (630) 879-7163 - Church Office (630) 406-0157 - School www.ImmanuelBatavia.org Pastor Ronald Weidler Pastor William Beckmann Pastor Donald Moll Principal Glenn Steinbrenner Saturday Worship: 5:30 p.m. (Traditional) Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. (Traditional) 10:45 a.m. (Contemporary) Monday Night Worship: 7:15 p.m. (Traditional), June 13-August 15.

Holy Communion will be celebrated the first and third weekends of the month at all services.

Nursery Care Available Immanuel Lutheran School Preschool 3’s to 8th grade.

METHODIST Baker Memorial United Methodist Church Fourth Ave. & Main St., St. Charles Join Us for Traditional Worship 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary 9 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School Nursery Care Available Senior Pastor: Rev. Ronni Sue Verboom 630-584-6680 www.bakermemorialchurch.org

PRESBYTERIAN !

Fox Valley Presbyterian Church (USA) A Welcoming Church 227 East Side Dr., Geneva (630) 232-7448 (1 blk. N. of Rt. 38.)

(630) 232-7448 www.fvpres.com 8:30 a.m. Worship (informal) 10:00 a.m. Worship (traditional) 10:00 a.m. Church school Nursery Care Provided 8:30-11:00 a.m.

Adult Breakfast Club 8:30 a.m.

Confirmation (7-8th grd.) 4:00 p.m.

Youth Group 7:00 p.m.

The Growing Place Weekday Preschool We are a Stephen Ministry Church

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST !

Congregational Church of Batavia

21 S. Batavia Ave. (Rt. 31) Batavia 630-879-1999 www.congregationalchurch.org Interim Pastor, Greg Skiba Sunday Worship 9:00 & 10:30 am Nursery care available Sunday School 10:30 am for age 3-12th grade Wednesday 5-8 pm: LOGOS Children and Youth program Batavia Nursery School 630-879-9470

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PRE-OWNED ANDERSON BMW

RAYMOND CHEVROLET

BUSS FORD

MOTOR WERKS INFINITI

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118 Route 173 • Antioch, IL

111 S. Rte 31 • McHenry, IL

Barrington & Dundee Rds. • Barrington, IL

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(866) 561-8676

815/385-2000

800-935-5913

888/682-4485

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KNAUZ BMW 407 Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

TOM PECK FORD

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13900 Auto Mall Dr. • Huntley, IL

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ST. CHARLES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 1611 East Main Street • St. Charles, IL

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AUTO GROUP - GARY LANG BUICK Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

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ZIMMERMAN FORD

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KNAUZ CONTINENTAL AUTOS

ANTIOCH CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP

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130 Cedar Ave. • Lake Villa, IL

AUTO GROUP - GARY LANG GMC

847/356-2530

BULL VALLEY FORD/MERCURY

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800/407-0223

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BUSS FORD LINCOLN MERCURY

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MOTOR WERKS HONDA Barrington & Dundee Rds. Barrington, IL

800-935-5913

1400 E. Dundee Rd., Palatine, IL

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ANTIOCH CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 105 Rt. 173 Antioch, IL

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O’HARE HONDA

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888-794-5502

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LIBERTYVILLE MITSUBISHI 1119 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL

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ANDERSON VOLKSWAGEN

www.libertyvillemitsubishi.com

360 N. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

RAYMOND KIA

490 Skokie Valley Road • Highland Park, IL

119 Route 173 • Antioch

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888/682-4485 www.andersoncars.com

(224) 603-8611

LIBERTY NISSAN 920 S. Milwaukee Ave. • Libertyville, IL

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847-680-8000

O’HARE HYUNDAI

1035 S. Rt. 31, One Mile South of Rt. 14 Crystal Lake, IL

847-680-8000

GREGORY HYUNDAI

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www.raysuzuki.com

920 S. Milwaukee Ave. • Libertyville, IL

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847-234-2800

888/446-8743 847/587-3300

515 N. Green Bay Rd. Waukegan/Gurnee, IL

CALL FOR THE LOWEST PRICES IN CHICAGOLAND

LIBERTY KIA

RAY SUZUKI 23 N. Route 12 • Fox Lake

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CRYSTAL LAKE DODGE

5220 Northwest Highway Crystal Lake, IL

www.Knauz-mini.com

AUTO GROUP GARY LANG MITSUBISHI

775 Rockland Road • Lake Bluff IL 60044 (Routes 41 & 176 in the Knauz Autopark)

888/800-6100

847-604-5050

425 N. Green Bay Rd. Waukegan/Gurnee, IL

River Rd & Oakton, • Des Plaines, IL

KNAUZ HYUNDAI

MARTIN CHEVROLET

409A Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

888-538-4492

www.antiochfivestar.com 5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

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PAULY TOYOTA KNAUZ MINI

www.arlingtonkia.com

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ARLINGTON KIA IN PALATINE

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ST. CHARLES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP (630) 513-5353

888/794-5502

815/385-2000

1107 S Rt. 31 between Crystal Lake and McHenry

847/356-2530

Route 120 • McHenry, IL

1460 S. Eastwood Dr. • Woodstock, IL

www.bullvalleyford.com

www.garylangauto.com

200 N. Cook St. • Barrington, IL

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

GREGORY JEEP

866-480-9527

SUNNYSIDE COMPANY CHRYSLER DODGE

www.st-charles.mercedesdealer.com

AUTO GROUP GARY LANG SUBARU

www.clcjd.com

130 Cedar Ave. • Lake Villa, IL

MOTOR WERKS CADILLAC

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GREGORY CHRYSLER www.gregoryautogroup.com

www.Knauzcontinentalauto.com

877/226-5099

5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

815/459-7100 or 847/658-9050

409 Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

CRYSTAL LAKE JEEP

847/683-2424

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

PAULY SCION

www.antiochfivestar.com

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AUTO GROUP - GARY LANG CADILLAC

www.knauznorth.com

1035 S. Rt. 31, One Mile South of Rt. 14 Crystal Lake, IL

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888/794-5502

FENZEL MOTOR SALES

847-235-3800

847/628-6000

ST. CHARLES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP

630/584-1800

www.antiochfivestar.com

888/800-6100

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1320 East Chicago Street The Mazda Machine on Rt. 19, Elgin, IL

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KNAUZ NORTH

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800-628-6087

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5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

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2525 E. Main Street St. Charles, IL 60174

105 Rt. 173 Antioch, IL

CRYSTAL LAKE CHRYSLER

www.motorwerks.com

ANDERSON MAZDA

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847-855-1500 www.Gurnee V W.com

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375 Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

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6301 Grand Avenue • Gurnee, IL

LIBERTY VOLKSWAGEN

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GURNEE VOLKSWAGEN

MOTOR WERKS PORCHE

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Barrington & Dundee Rds., Barrington, IL

815-459-4000

River Rd & Oakton, • Des Plaines, IL

800/935-5913

www.martin-chevy.com

888-553-9036

www.motorwerks.com

www.oharehyundai.com

RAY CHEVROLET

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BULL VALLEY FORD/ MERCURY

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771 S. Randall Rd. • Algonquin, IL

800/407-0223

866/469-0114

www.bullvalleyford.com

www.rosenrosenrosen.com

39 N. Rte. 12 • Fox Lake, IL

ROSEN HYUNDAI

BUSS FORD LINCOLN MERCURY 111 S. Rte 31 • McHenry, IL

815/385-2000

BARRINGTON VOLVO MOTOR WERKS SAAB

200 N. Cook Street • Barrington, IL

800/935-5393 www.motorwerks.com

300 N. Hough (Rt. 59) • Barrington, IL

847/381-9400

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