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Northern Illinois University College of Engineering and Engineering Technology graduate Nick Skuban socializes with his peers Saturday inside the Convocation Center before commencement in DeKalb.

Some students survived tough times to make the walk was all worth it. “This is something nobody can take from me ever,” Skuban said. Learning didn’t always happen in the classroom. What helped keep Skuban’s interest in his classwork was applying engineering knowledge to side projects. Among his many creations is an automated beer-brewing system and a kegerator with a digital display. Alexander “Guide” Sobecki also didn’t seem like he was going to make it at first. He said he was told in high school that he would not graduate, but now he holds

By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Graduating from Northern Illinois University was like a dream for Nick Skuban. Skuban was a mechanical engineering major at NIU, and he was struggling enough with some classes that he failed a couple of them. But after five years of hard work, Skuban joined about 2,500 other NIU students Saturday at their graduation ceremony. As he received his diploma at the Convocation Center, he believed it

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two degrees in corporate communications and sociology. Sobecki credits his hard work. “There’s no genius; there’s no gift,” Sobecki said. “I’m not superior in any way. I just looked at what was in front of me and worked at it.” During his time at NIU, Sobecki traveled to Africa and China through the NIU Study Abroad program. He worked as a community adviser who trained more than 150 other community advisers, and he was a Northern Lights ambassador. He also studied Mandarin and Malay.

He said his success has not gone to his head, and he is a down-to-earth guy who likes to eat bison burgers at the Junction Eating Place in DeKalb. Presiding over his last graduation ceremony was NIU President John Peters. Peters will retire June 30 after 13 years. “When John shakes the last student’s hand later [Saturday], he will have the privilege of conveying 72,000 degrees during his tenure as president,” said John

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You will contribute much more meaningfully in your roles as parents, partners and community leaders if you put a premium on continuing your own personal and intellectual growth. John Peters, outgoing Northern Illinois University president

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SYCAMORE – A Sycamore police investigation that began with a tip from a national child advocacy center has resulted in child pornography charges against a Sycamore man. Sycamore police arrested Andrew G. Thompson, 26, of the 1100 block of Jenny Drive in Sycamore, on Thursday after receiving a tip April 25 from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Thompson was released on bond Friday afternoon. Sycamore Detective Sgt. Rod Swartzendruber said Sunday that the department occasionally receives tips from the center, which are then forwarded to the department’s Internet crimes investigator. The center has software that can detect when a computer user is downloading child pornography, Swartzendruber said. That information was passed to Sycamore police, who continued the investigation through subpoenas. Swartzendruber said a search of Thompson’s home north of Sycamore uncovered 11 files considered child pornography on a computer owned by Thompson. “We’re going to forensically examine his computer and the evidence we took,” Swartzendruber said. “It’s possible more charges could be filed later.” State law distinguishes among different types of child pornography – and their penalties – depending on the age of the victims and the format of the material. The child pornography charges against Thompson are Class 3 felonies, which under Illinois’ child pornography law carry a minimum fine of $1,000 and a maximum fine of $100,000. This particular charge is made when the violations do not involve “a film, videotape, or other moving depiction,” according to Illinois criminal code. If convicted, Thompson faces two to five years in prison and would be required to register as a sex offender for a period of 10 years upon being released. Swartzendruber said he did not know whether all of the files were pictures. He said the victims appeared to be younger than age 18. Swartzendruber said Thompson is a full-time student, but he did not identify which school.

Lt. Gov. Simon voices support for medical marijuana in Ill. By SOPHIA TAREEN The Associated Press CHICAGO – Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon said she is in favor of a bill allowing the medical use of marijuana, saying Sunday that testimony from seriously ill veterans and other patients helped change her mind. “As a former prosecutor my first reaction was, ‘I’m not interested in changing our laws on medical marijuana,’ ” she told The Associated Press in an interview Sunday. But she said that after hearing from patients and reading up on the bill, she’s convinced the regulations are strict enough. Backers of the measure, which has cleared the Illinois House and

awaits a Senate vote, have said the same thing. The plan, touted as the strictest in the nation among states that have legalized medical marijuana, would authorize physicians to prescribe marijuana to patients with whom they have an existing relationship and who are living with at least one of more than 30 medical conditions, including cancer. The proposal creates a framework for a pilot program that includes requiring patients and caregivers to undergo background checks. It also sets a 2.5-ounce limit per patient, per purchase and sets out state-regulated dispensaries. Supporters say marijuana can relieve continual pain without the

detrimental side effects of prescription drugs. But opponents say the program could encourage recreational use, especially among teenagers. The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association are opposed to the measure, saying there’s no sure way to figure out whether a motorist is driving under the influence of marijuana. But Simon told the AP the bill is strict enough to prevent misuse. “It does a good job of both getting medical marijuana to people who need it and keeping it away from those who don’t,” she said. Gov. Pat Quinn, a Chicago Democrat, has been noncommittal wheth-

er he would sign the bill, saying instead that he is open-minded to the idea. Simon is weighing a run for another statewide office instead of seeking another term as lieutenant governor. The Carbondale Democrat declined Sunday to say which office she will run for, saying she will wait to see how things races shape up. Simon is likely choosing between Illinois attorney general, comptroller or treasurer. In recent months, Simon has played up her law-related background and accomplishments, including as a pro bono lawyer and prosecutor. Her decision comes as the 2014 governor’s race is heating up and Il-

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Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon attends a Senate Executive Committee hearing Wednesday on medical marijuana at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. linois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is weighing a possible challenge to Quinn.

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DeKalb residents Lena and David Galica – along with their 4-year-old son, Jack – build a circuit-based device Saturday in the Bright Futures: Electric Art Lab in Faraday Hall at Northern Illinois University. Bright Futures, a community program organized by NIU’s STEM Outreach, helps people understand how electronics and electricity work through fun activities. tery and a magnet. The bulb lights up, but people are also able to stick it to a metal surface and create designs with them. “People sometimes use it for graffiti,” Woodstrup said. The next device they built put a blinking LED on a 555 timer circuit. The circuit is commonly used in devices such as microwaves and clocks, Woodstrup said. The LED was replaced with a speaker to make a synthesizer for the next de-

vice. The device creates a sound wave in the shape of a square, Woodstrup said. Afterward, they used a solar panel instead of a battery. This made the synthesizer run on electricity generated from the sun. Naperville resident Mike Rezak brought his son, Lucas, to the lab because of his son’s interest in science. He said he learned a lot, including the basic principles of resistance and voltage. “I thought it was informative and engaging,” Rezak said.

the 7th Ward neighborhood of modest row houses. The FBI said the shooting appeared to be “street violence” and wasn’t linked to terrorism.

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By FELIX SARVER DeKALB – Art met science and fun Saturday at the Electric Art Lab. The lab was hosted for the second time in a row by the Bright Futures community program run by Northern Illinois University’s STEM Outreach. The program encourages children’s interest in electronics, said STEM Outreach associate Jeremy Benson. The lab isn’t completely focused on the science side of electronics. Bart Woodstrup, who teaches electronic art at NIU and oversaw the lab activities, said there is not much difference between what artists and scientists do. “I think it’s important for young people to see that relationship,” Woodstrup said. He said the art aspect of the Electric Art Lab is attractive to people. Last year, a couple of girls who were interested in drawing and art came to the lab, and Woodstrup said they came because it offered something creative. “This is about teaching them how to build a circuit and then make art with it,” Woodstrup said. Woodstrup works in the Time Arts program in the NIU Art Department. The program teaches students how to make video games, video and animation. Several parents came to the lab at Faraday Hall with their children, and worked with Woodstrup and STEM Outreach members on building devices that whizzed and popped. The first device was a “throwie.” Woodstrup said building this device required attaching an LED bulb to a bat-

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DeKalb city Zachary James Chapman, 19, of the 2100 block of Sunnyside Lane in Sarasota, Fla., was charged Friday, May 10, with underage drinking. Don W. Robinson, 26, of the 800 block of Crane Drive in DeKalb, was charged with two counts of domestic battery, unlawful

restraint and interfering with the reporting of a domestic disturbance. Susan A. Finnestad, 52, of the 800 block of East Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, was charged Saturday, May 11, with driving under the influence, driving with a revoked license, driving without insurance and providing false identification to the police. Benjamin B. Michels, 23, of the 8300 block of McGirr Road in Waterman, was charged Saturday, May 11, for having an open container of alcohol in a public way. Thomas M. Mussar, 27, of the

8OBITUARIES WALTER J. MARKS JR. Born: Aug. 18, 1949, in Chicago, Ill. Died: May 9, 2013, in Chicago, Ill. KINGSTON – Walter J. Marks Jr., 63, of Kingston, Ill., died Thursday, May 9, 2013, in Chicago. He was born Aug. 18, 1949, in Chicago, the son of Walter and Ann (Kroll) Marks Sr. He married June M. Kamin on July 26, 1980, in Oak Park. Walter was an avid amateur radio operator and small-business entrepreneur. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Genoa, the ARRL (American Radio Relay League) – a National Association for Amateur Radio – and the APCO, the Association of Public Safety Communication Officials. He is survived by his wife, June Marks of Kingston; one son, Paul William Marks of Chicago; one daughter, Kelly Ann Marks of Milwaukee, Wis.; and his mother, Ann Marks of Lombard. He was preceded in death by his father in 1973; and one brother, Ronald, in 1985. His funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 33930 N. State Road, Genoa, with the Rev. Jeremy Heilman officiating. Burial will be at the Kingston Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Slater-Butala Funeral Home of Genoa. Memorials for Walter Marks Jr. can be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church in care of the Slater-Butala Funeral Home, 132 W. Main St., Genoa, IL 60135. For information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.ButalaFuneralHomes.com or call 815-7845191. To sign the online guest book, visit www.legacy.com/daily-chronicle.

DOUGLAS D. ROBINSON Born: Jan. 11, 1929, in Picayune, Miss. Died: May 9, 2013, in Memphis, Mo. MEMPHIS, Mo. – Douglas D. Robinson, 84, of Arbela, Mo., passed on to be with his Lord on May 9, 2013. Doug was born in Picayune, Miss., on Jan. 11, 1929. He grew up in rural southeast Iowa, where for most of his youth, he rode his horse to school. He graduated in 1946 at the top of his small class at Cantril High School. After graduation, he helped on

his family’s farm and served in the Army as a military policeman in Colorado. After that, he came home to spend his life as a farmer, rancher and factory worker, an outdoorsman and conservationist, and a loving husband, father and grandfather. In 1954, he married Edna Mae Garrison Forrester, who died of cancer in 1988. He married Maurine Hayden Brown in 1989. After retirement in 1991 from working off the farm at General Mills in Keokuk, Iowa, he continued to farm and raise beef cattle until a few years ago. Doug loved the outdoors, and especially enjoyed hunting deer, elk and turkey. Other favorite pastimes were loading ammunition, playing cards and reading. He traveled widely in the U.S. and twice to Europe. Even during his last years of failing health, Doug appreciated life and his family. The last words he could speak were “Thank you” and “I love you.” Survivors include Douglas’ devoted wife, Maurine, of Arbela, Mo.; four children, Joe Forrester of Columbia, Mo., Sue (John) Forrester Guio of DeKalb, Ill., Ann Robinson (Charles DuCharme) of Des Moines, Iowa, and Scott (Teresa) Robinson of Colorado Springs, Colo.; grandchildren, Mark Forrester, John Douglas Guio, Christopher Guio and Ethan Guio, Julia Robinson-Frantsvog, and Logan Robinson; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and the loving family of Maurine Brown Robinson. Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Bence “J.B.” and Thelma Shipley Robinson; his first wife, Edna Mae; brother, Ward Robinson; sister, Iona Robinson Lathrop; and grandson, Lars Frantsvog. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 13, at the Memphis Christian Church in Missouri, followed by a visitation and refreshments with time for sharing memories. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Memphis Christian Church, the Alzheimer’s Association, Scotland County Care Center or a wildlife-related charity. Memphis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The online guest book may be signed at www.memphisfuneralhome-mo. com. To sign the online guest book, visit www.legacy.com/daily-chronicle.

Peters: Value of education beyond preparing for career • GRADUATES

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Continued from page A1 Butler, an NIU Board of Trustees member. Sobecki gripped Peters’ hand during the ceremony. He said he had to thank Peters personally because the president meant a lot to him. “He’s made NIU what it is, and I wouldn’t be here without him,” Sobecki said. Peters said to the students that the value of an education goes beyond preparing for a career. He urged them to continue their education as a lifelong pursuit. “You will contribute much more meaningfully in your roles as parents, partners and community leaders if you put a premium on continuing your own personal and intellectual growth,” Peters said. During his speech at the ceremony, Butler said students are entering a troubled

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economy, but he was relieved to share some good news. He said while the national unemployment rate was 7.5 percent, the unemployment rate for students with bachelor’s degrees was 3.9 percent. “You made a wise investment,” Butler said to the students. Skuban said he’s not too nervous about finding a job. He said he knows it’s a matter of putting his name out there and networking with people. Even with all his degrees and awards, Sobecki said he’s still nervous about entering the job market. “There is a lot of pressure to just get the job,” Sobecki said.

700 block of Techny Road in Arlington Heights, was charged Saturday, May 11, for having an open container of alcohol in a public way. Brett D. Placek, 22, of the 6900 block of Osage Avenue in Downers Grove, was charged Saturday, May 11, with theft of city property.

DeKalb County Oscar Corral Jr., 30, of the 47W000 block of Lasher Road in Elburn, was charged Saturday, May 11, with driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage, operating an unin-

sured motor vehicle and illegal transportation of alcohol. Brittany Forston, 29, of the 700 block of South Main Street in Sycamore, was arrested Saturday, May 11, on failure-to-appear warrants for driving with a suspended license, an original charge of escaping and failing to appear for sentencing. Dylan Forston, 30, of the 700 block of South Main Street in Sycamore, was arrested Saturday, May 11, on a failure-to-appear warrant for theft. Derek T. Schmitt, 31, of the 1000 block of Willow Lane in Batavia, was arrested Saturday, May 11,

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on failure-to-appear warrants for driving with a revoked license and illegal transportation of alcohol. Mary C. Widman, 45, of the 200 block of North Second Street in Clark Fork, Idaho, was charged Sunday, May 12, with driving under the influence of alcohol.

Northern Illinois University Richard C. Dimaria, 27, of Wayne, was charged Friday, May 10, with driving under the influence of alcohol. Kawaune Williams, 18, of Chicago, was charged Friday, May 10, with allowing the use of a credit

or debit by another with intent to defraud a bank.

Sycamore Jacob B. Pierce, 26, of Sugar Grove, was arrested Saturday, May 4, on a failure-to-appear warrant for driving under the influence. Michelle Rae Cadie, 47, of Sycamore, was charged Sunday, May 5, with domestic battery. James Allen Humes, 55, of Sycamore, was charged Sunday, May 5, with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a blood-alcohol content above the legal limit.

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Disorder in the military ranks

Many questions as 3 women get life back The story of three girls grabbed from the streets of Cleveland and caged in their neighborhood for some 10 years demands scrutiny beyond expressions of shock. We can’t let this gruesome tale of Ariel Castro allegedly imprisoning, impregnating and tormenting young women simply pass into the annals of true crime – not just yet. But how are we to process it? The man was clearly a sicko, but what kind of sicko was he? In this story of threes, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson publicly asked three questions: “Why they were taken, how they were taken and how they remained undetected in the city of Cleveland for this period of time?” All good questions, especially the last one. Castro kept his prisoners in a boarded-up, foreclosed-upon cottage in a packed neighborhood. It was no isolated farm, far from neighbors’ eyes or the girls’ screams. We recall the recent house-to-house search in Watertown, Mass., as police tried to nab one of the accused Boston Marathon bombers. Had that been tried in this Cleveland neighborhood, chances are decent the captives at the decrepit house on Seymour Avenue would have been found. It may have never occurred to authorities to do that. And frankly, such a concentrated effort wouldn’t have been tried in Boston, had the community not been so

VIEWS Froma Harrop focused on an act of terrorism. Two of the victims apparently led normal lives. Amanda Berry disappeared at age 17 after working a shift at a Burger King. During her ordeal, she apparently gave birth to a daughter, also found in the house. Gina DeJesus, 14, vanished as she walked home from middle school. Only Michelle Knight, then 20 and now 32, had serious troubles. Castro seems to fit the profile of a “collector” and abuser of women. Of course, he’s not the first. There was convicted sex offender Phillip Garrido, who, with his wife’s help, grabbed 11-year-old Jaycee Dugard as she headed home from her school bus stop in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. In the astounding 18 years of her confinement, Dugard bore two children. There was Brian David Mitchell, a certified psychotic and alleged pedophile who pulled Elizabeth Smart from her bedroom in Salt Lake City and worked her over for nine months. Forensic psychologist Kris Mohandie, an expert in such cases, talks of the men’s

“long-standing fantasies of capturing, abusing and dominating women.” He told reporters, “Total control over another human being is what stimulates them.” Chains and ropes were found in the Cleveland house. And the women may have had as many as five pregnancies. Castro was a school bus driver who lost his job for “lack of judgment,” but not for anything pointing to psychosis. Like the Boston Marathon suspects, he apparently played a game with the outside world, seeming normal, taunting the public. He attended a fundraiser held for one of his victims, handing out flyers containing her photo. The three women from Cleveland, now in their 20s and 30s, have a lot of anguish to work through. For the time being, they are thrust into the happy world of welcomehome balloons and joyous family reunions. It was their good fortune, if such a term may be used, to have not been killed, as so often happens in such disappearances. Castro will presumably have the rest of his life behind bars to contemplate his sickness, if he is capable of complicated thought. His abduction of the three girls is an unusual story, but, sadly, it’s not unique.

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

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Unions experiment with new models for future growth By HAROLD MEYERSON Special to The Washington Post Since the emergence of capitalism, workers seeking higher pay and safer workplaces have banded together in guilds and unions to pressure their employers for a better deal. That has been the approach of the American labor movement for the past 200 years. That approach, however, has begun to change. It’s not because unions think collective bargaining is a bad idea, but because workers can’t form unions any more – not in the private sector, not at this time. There are some exceptions: Organizing continues at airlines, for instance, which are governed by different organizing rules than most industries. But employer opposition to organizing has become pervasive in the larger economy, and the penalties for employers that violate workers’ rights as they attempt to unionize are so meager that such violations have become routine. For this and a multitude of other reasons, the share of unionized workers in the private sector dropped from roughly one-third in the mid-20th century to a scant 6.6 percent last year. In consequence, the share of the nation’s economy constituted by wages has sunk to its lowest level since World War II, and U.S. median household income continues to decline. Unions face an existential problem: If they can’t represent more than a sliver of American workers on the job, what is their mission? Are there other ways they can advance workers’ interests even if those workers aren’t their members?

These questions are anything but easy. Unions have begun to experiment with answers, even if, as the unions readily admit, they’re a poor substitute for collective bargaining. The Service Employees International Union has detailed dozens of organizers to fast-food joints in a number of cities: There have been one-day strikes of fast-food workers in New York and Chicago, and such actions are likely to spread. The goal isn’t a national contract with companies such as McDonald’s, but the eventual mobilization of enough such workers in sympathetic cities and states that city councils and legislatures will feel compelled to raise the local minimum wage or set a living wage in particular sectors. This means, however, that the SEIU is helping to build an organization that won’t produce anywhere near the level of dues-derived income that unions normally accrue from collective-bargaining agreements. This new approach may not pencil out, but neither does the slow decline in membership that labor will continue experiencing unless it changes course. The AFL-CIO has embarked on a similar – and perhaps even more radical – roll of the dice. “We’re not going to let the employer decide who our members are any longer,” federation president Richard Trumka told me in a recent interview. “We’ll decide.” Instead of claiming as its members only the diminishing number of workers in unions whose employers have agreed to bargain, the AFL-CIO plans to open its membership rolls to Americans not covered by any such agreements. The first part of this plan is to expand its

Working America program, a door-to-door canvass that has mobilized nonunion members in swing-state working-class neighborhoods to back labor-endorsed candidates in elections in the past decade. They aim to build a workers’ movement – even though, as with the SEIU campaign of fast-food workers, securing workplace contracts (and the kind of membership dues that sustain unions) isn’t on the horizon. The AFL-CIO’s plans don’t end there. “We’re asking academics, we’re asking our friends in other movements, ‘What do we need to become?’ “ says Trumka. “We’ll try a whole bunch of new forms of representation. Some will work, some won’t, but we’ll be opening up the labor movement.” Forming a larger organization of unions and other progressive groups isn’t out of the question, though it would take time to pull off. The labor movement that emerges from these reforms might resemble a latterday version of the Knights of Labor, the workers’ organization of the 1880s that was a cross between a union federation, a working-class political vehicle (it championed the eight-hour workday) and a fraternal lodge. With working Americans unable – at least for now – to advance their interests in their workplaces, unions are looking to mobilize workers to wage those fights in other arenas. They don’t know exactly where they’re headed, but they’ve begun to make their turn.

• Meyerson is editor-at-large of The American Prospect.

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The pattern is all too familiar. Rocked by sexual abuse within its ranks – 1992 at Tailhook, 1996 at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, 2002 at the Air Force Academy, 2011 at Lackland Air Force Base – the military vows no tolerance and promises action. But abuse and a culture of impunity persist. It is time for fundamental change in how the military investigates and prosecutes these pernicious crimes. The Pentagon said this week that an estimated 26,000 sexual assault reports involving service members were recorded in 2012, compared with 19,000 in 2011. The study by the Defense Department, based on anonymous surveys, shows only a fraction of the assaults are reported: 3,192 in 2011 and 3,374 in 2012. The sobering news came on the heels of new embarrassments and controversies. Lt. Col. Jeffrey Krusinski, the official in charge of the Air Force’s sexual assault prevention and response program, was arrested Sunday and charged with sexual battery after police said he tried to grope a woman in an Arlington, Va., parking lot. President Barack Obama expressed appropriate disgust with the military’s inability to make progress on this issue. “I don’t want just more speeches or awareness programs or training, or ultimately folks look the other way,” he said Tuesday in response to the release of the Pentagon report. But there have been many promises of action over the past two decades. It’s understandable that Congress, fueled by the outrage of female senators, is readying a variety of legislative approaches to the issue. The key issue is whether the traditional military justice system – with its adherence to chain of command in deciding which cases should be investigated and how they should be prosecuted – is equipped to deal with sexual abuse cases. After all, most victims report that their perpetrator was of a higher rank and fear their claims won’t be taken seriously or, even worse, will subject them to retaliation. Last year’s decision by then-Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to push sexual assault cases up the chain of command for review was acknowledgment of these inherent tensions. The new openness by Panetta’s successor, Chuck Hagel, to changing the system that allows a commander to set aside convictions and sentences was recognition of the need to give some ground. Defense Department officials, though, are unwilling to consider taking military justice out of the chain of command because of a fear that it will erode order and discipline. Yet America’s allied modern militaries – notably Britain, Canada, Israel and Australia – operate systems in which prosecuting authorities make decisions about crimes. Plans by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., to introduce legislation that would adjudicate sexual assault cases outside the chain of command by trained military prosecutors will provide the opportunity to examine those models. Washington Post

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

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

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Historic Glidden barn open for tours Sunday From noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, the Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center’s Spring Open House-Open Barn will give visitors their one chance all year to see the inside of the historic barn where “The Winner” barbed wire was invented and first manufactured. The large brick structure is located on the Homestead property, 921 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. The Phineas Vaughan Blacksmith Shop at the Glidden Homestead also will be open and operating that day. Roger Keys is a historic preservationist who has done much work on the barn and house at the Homestead. He will help give tours on Sunday. The barn is perhaps the most historically significant in the country, according to Keys, because it is where Glidden invented and manufactured the first practical barbed wire. The house was completed around 1861, and the brick barn

was built between 1861-71. Glidden’s first barbed wire manufacturing office was located in the southeast corner of the barn. Architecturally, the Glidden barn also is very significant. It is one of the oldest barns left standing in DeKalb County. It reflects the German tradition and is built of local bricks with transverse frame, post and beam construction. The foundation is made of locally quarried limestone. There were 14 eight-paned double-hung windows and seven single-pane windows for luxurious livestock lodging. Originally, there were two large arched entrances, seven stalls, a large haymow, gable, hayhood and a dirt or wooden plank floor. More than 100 people visited the Homestead at last year’s Open House-Open Barn, many for the first time. The Homestead was the first site in DeKalb named to the National Register of Historic

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Roger Keys (right) explains the solid workmanship inside the Glidden barn. He will provide information inside the barn as part of Open House-Open Barn from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Places. Open House-Open Barn marks the opening of the site for the

Ca$h Coalition presents $mart with Money Week

Girl Scouts to walk with water for Tanzania The Sycamore Girl Scouts of the Double Tree Service Unit will participate in a Walk with Water event at 3 p.m. Sunday at Sycamore Lake. Girl Scout Troop 654, which is hosted by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Sycamore, is working with Tanzania Development Support to coordinate this event. For the past several months the scouts have been studying the importance of water in daily life and its scarcity in some countries around the world. The studies included a demonstration by Teresa Wasonga, a professor in the Northern Illinois University Department of Education and a native of Kenya. Wasonga recalled her childhood experiences of walking long distances to find water and carry it home to her family. She demonstrated how African girls and women carry the container of water on their heads, often while also carrying a baby strapped to their backs, a basket of food in one hand and guiding another small

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Sycamore Girl Scouts practice carrying water on their heads as women in Africa do. child with the other hand. After Wasonga’s presentation, the Girl Scouts practiced carrying water containers on their heads. The Walk with Water event offers the girls the opportunity to experience walking with water like they do in Africa. It also will be a fundraising event for Tanzania Development Support, a nonprofit organization headquartered in DeKalb. TDS is seeking donations for the construction of a library/community resource center for children and residents in the village of Nyegina in Tanzania. For more information or to participate, call Carly Flagg at 224-645-6893.

8BRIEFS Valley West Auxiliary hosts Spring Luncheon Valley West Community Hospital’s Auxiliary annual meeting and Spring Luncheon will be held at noon Thursday at the United Church on Lions Road, Sandwich. The event includes volunteer recognition, a meal, and a comedy program, “Back to the ’50s,” presented by the Wesleyan Players of Mendota Methodist Church. The luncheon menu includes chicken, vegetable, salad, angel food dessert and drinks. Tickets are available from Auxiliary members for $12 each. Seating is limited. For more information, call Jana Kingston at 815-786-3704.

Free child care business training 4-C: Community Coordinated Child Care will present a free workshop for those interested in offering child care services in their home. “How To Start A Successful Family Child Care Business,” will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 21 at 4-C, 155 N. Third St., Suite 300, DeKalb. To register, call 800-848-8727, ext. 230.

Pay-It-Forward House sets orientation Pay-It-Forward House, 719 Somonauk St., Sycamore, will hold volunteer orientation from 7 to 8 p.m. May 20. The program will include a tour of the house, explanation of the mission to serve guests

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and the various ways to share one’s time and talents. Call 815-762-4882 to register or for more information.

Kish offers diabetes program in Spanish Bill Rodriguez of the A1C Champions Program will deliver a free, Spanish-only presentation on diabetes management and lifestyle changes based on his extensive training and personal experience in living with diabetes. The A1C Champions Program is for those struggling with diabetes or with an A1C at 7 percent or higher. It is a patient-led approach to diabetes education, supported by Sanofi, a diversified global healthcare company. Rodriguez’s presentation, “Taking Control” is at 6 p.m. Friday in Kish Hospital’s Roberts Conference Center, One Kish Hospital Drive in DeKalb. To register for this free program, call Kish Hospital at 815-756-1521, ext. 153329.

Seniors can compete in spelling bee A free Illinois State Senior Spelling Bee competition for area senior citizens will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at DeKalb Senior Activity Center, 330 Grove St., DeKalb. The Illinois State Senior Spelling Bee competition is a statewide program that provides Illinois adults age 50 and older the opportunity to showcase their spelling abilities.

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season. The Homestead is regularly open from noon to 4 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday of each month,

June through October, with special events in November. Additional weekday hours for tours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays. Admission is $4 for adults; children younger than 14 and homestead members are admitted free. A Welcome Center opened last year in former garage space at the Homestead, providing a new central entrance to the museum. The Welcome Center houses the office, gift shop, meeting room, exhibit space and handicapped-accessible bathroom. The gift shop carries a limited supply of DeKalb Centennial collectibles from 1956, as well as barbed wire merchandise and handforged candle holders and other items from Glidden blacksmiths. There are many new exhibits at the museum, including furnished rooms in the home. For more information, call 815756-7904 or visit www.gliddenhomestead.org.

Local spelling bees are being held throughout Illinois in 2013. Local winners and runners up will advance to regional semi-finals. The State Finals will be held at the Illinois State Fair on Senior Day, Aug. 12. For questions concerning the competition or to sign up, call Charlotte at 815-758-4718 or email dking@fsadekalbcounty. org by today.

Band to perform commissioned piece The Sycamore High School Band will perform its spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Sycamore High School Auditorium. Both the Concert Band and Symphonic Band will perform various pieces with water-based themes. The Symphonic Band also will perform the new composition “Deep, Like the Rivers,” composed by Robert Bradshaw. This piece was commissioned by Bill Gilmer’s family in honor of his upcoming retirement as band director after teaching the past 28 years at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park. Ken Goodman, SHS band director, is a Willowbrook alumnus and a former student of Gilmer’s. Bradshaw recently visited SHS and worked with musicians from the Symphonic Band. He listened to the band perform, offered suggestions, explained the background and history of this piece, and answered questions from students.

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Kishwaukee Untied Way and the DeKalb County Ca$h Coalition will host a series of financial literacy events in DeKalb and Sycamore in the first $mart with Money Week, scheduled from Saturday through May 23. Presentation topics include identity theft, budgeting, credit management, eating healthy on a budget, couponing, estate planning and others. A community shred day also is planned. “We are excited to offer these resources to individuals in DeKalb County. It is essential that community members have the ability to make informed and responsible decisions regarding finance, credit and debt,” Kishwaukee United Way Executive Director Dawn Littlefield said in a news release. “Kishwaukee United Way is pleased to work with other community partners to coordinate these program sessions which pro-

vide tools and resources to impact lives in our area.” The Ca$h Coalition partnered with local experts to provide the week’s sessions. Frank Turza and Ryan Gifford from The National Bank & Trust Co. will speak to home buying and credit management, attorney Chuck Rose will discuss estate planning and financial planner Wendy West-Crouch will share investing principles. Other workshops focus on healthy eating on a budget, coupon clipping with the pros, community gardening and the way community members can be “smart with money.” All sessions are free of charge, and open to all. A complete schedule can be found on the Kishwaukee United Way Facebook page. Call 815-756-7522 or email info@kishwaukeeunitedway. com for more information.

AROUND THE COMMUNITY

Daily Chronicle / Daily-Chronicle.com Monday Children’s Book Week: All week long at Somonauk Library. The library will waive fines for the children’s items returned during that week. There also will be some special contest for the children to enter. Free blood pressure clinics: no registration required. • 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays in the Kishwaukee Community Hospital Roberts Conference Center, DeKalb. 815-748-8962 or visit www. kishhospital.org/programs. • 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Valley West Community Hospital, 11 E. Pleasant Ave., Sandwich. 815-7863962 or www.valleywest.org. • 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at KishHealth Family & Specialty Care in Genoa. • 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays KishHealth Family & Specialty Care in Waterman. Mom’s Time Out: 9 a.m. to noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at South Prairie School, Sycamore. The ages range from 10 months to 7 years old. Cost for residents is $9, non-residents cost $10 per day. Call the Sycamore Park District at 815895-3202. Story Time at Panera Bread: 9:30 a.m. at 2476 Sycamore Road, DeKalb. For pre-school age children. Limit of 16 participants. Registration is required. Register online, call 815-756-9568, ext. 250, stop by the Youth Desk, or email theresaw@ dkpl.org. Sycamore High School Horticulture Department Plant Sale: 3:10 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Sycamore High School. kpoynter@syc427.org or 815-899-2160, ext. 2168 DeKalb Chess Club: 6 to 8 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 615 N. First St., DeKalb. Free. info@ dekalbchess.com or visit www. DeKalbChess.com. DeKalb Rotary Club dinner and business meeting/program: 6 p.m. at Ellwood House Museum, 509 N. First St. in DeKalb. Contact Jim Allen at 815-787-0800. Bedtime Story Time: 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Participants can wear pajamas. Call Youth Services at 815-756-9568, ext. 250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org. Singles club dances: 6:30 p.m. at St. Charles Singles Club at Hilton Garden Inn, 4077 E. Main St., St. Charles, across Route 64 from

Pheasant Run Resort. 630-340-6647 or visit www.stcharlessinglesclub. com. Yoga Classes in DeKalb: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at DeKalb Area Women’s Center (men welcome), 1021 State St., DeKalb. Price: $12 per class for drop-in or 10 classes for $100 if you buy a class pack. Bring a yoga mat. bodyfirstmfr.com. General Book Club: 7 p.m. in the meeting room at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. “Cleopatra: A Life,” by Stacy Schiff will be discussed. Contact Emily at 815-7569568, ext. 270, or email teresai@ dkpl.org. Uncle Same Hat Craft: 7 p.m. in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Call 815-756-9568, ext. 250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org. Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 241: 7:30 p.m. in the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport corporate hangers. www.EAA241. org. 815-375-1772. Tuesday Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary: 7 a.m. at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, 1 Kish Hospital Drive in DeKalb. Contact: Becky Beck Ryan, president, 815-758-3800. Tales for Twos: 9:30 a.m. in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Program lasts 20 to 25 minutes. Call 815-756-9568, ext. 250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org. Farm Animals Craft: 10 a.m. today, 11 a.m. Wednesday, and 11:30 a.m. Thursday (bilingual) in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. 815-756-9568, ext. 250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org. Teacher in the Library: 4 to 5:15 p.m. today and Wednesday in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Those who register will receive homework assistance. Sign up in advance at dkpl.org, 815-756-9568, ext. 250, or the youth services desk. Free Homework Help Nights: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and most Thursdays at Neighbors’ House, a nonprofit, faith-based, community-development organization, at the corner of Fifth and Pine streets in DeKalb. NeighborsHouse@frontier. com or 815-787-0600. Magic Muffins – Discuss a Book!: 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Services

Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. “The Boy Who Saved Baseball” by John H. Ritter. Limit of 12 tweens (between the ages of 10 to 14). Sign-up ends at 8 a.m. the morning of the program. Register in person, online, email darcyt@dkpl. org, or call 815-756-9568, ext. 250. Kishwaukee Valley Barbershop Chorus rehearsals: 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St. in DeKalb. Contact: 815-895-5955 or 815-7563004. Male singers of all ages are invited to learn to sing in harmony. Wednesday Master Networkers Chapter, Sycamore Business Network International: 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Midwest Museum of Natural History, 425 W. State St., Sycamore. 815-793-1832. Toddler Time: 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. No sign-up necessary and walk-ins are welcome. Contact Youth Services at 815-756-9568, ext. 250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org. Kishwaukee Kiwanis: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hopkins Park Community Room in DeKalb. www.KishKiwanis. org. Contact: Amy Polzin at APolzin87@yahoo.com. Sycamore Rotary Club: Noon at Mitchel Lounge, 355 W. State St. in Sycamore. www.sycamorerotary. org. Contact: Brian Adams at 815762-5946. Turtle Collage, Spanish – Bilingual: 4 p.m. in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Call 815-756-9568, ext. 250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org. Computer Help! Lab: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today and Thursday and 1 to 3 p.m. Friday in the meeting room at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Practice your new computer skills. No sign-up required. 815-756-9568, ext. 220, or email dkplref@dkpl.org. Chess Game Play: 6 to 8 p.m. at Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore. Free, open chess game play, all ages and skill levels are welcome. info@dekalbchess.com or visit www.DeKalbChess.com. College Shopping: 6:30 p.m. at Kirkland Public Library. This program is designed to give students and parents more tools to navigate the often complicated process of finding a great college at a reasonable cost. Sycamore Lions Club: 7 p.m. at MVP’s Regale Center, 124 1/2 S. California St., for service-minded men

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and women interested in improving their community. Information can be found at www.sycamorelions.org or call Jerome at 815-501-0101. Sycamore Pumpkin Festival Committee: 7 p.m. at Sycamore Center, 308 W. State St. www. sycamorepumpkinfestival.com. Open to the public. Attendees should use the Somonauk Street entrance. Bingo nights: 7:15 p.m. at Sycamore Memorial Veterans Home, 121 S. California St. Contact: Robert Fleetwood at 815-895-2679. The public is invited. Greater Kishwaukee Area Band Rehearsals: 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the band room at Huntley Middle School, 1515 S. Fourth St., DeKalb. Contacts are Sue at 815-899-4867 or John at 815-825-2350. Thursday Bilingual Story Time: 11 a.m. in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. For children ages 0 to 5. Contact Youth Services at 815-756-9568, ext. 250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org. DeKalb Area Christian Women’s Connection: Noon at Blumen Gardens, 325 Edward St., Sycamore. Special feature is More Polish Pottery founder Rebecca Gengler from Big Rock. Speaker Donna Sember will present “How to Have Peace of Mind in Difficult Times.” Cost is $9 per person. Call Muriel Horton at 815762-5513 to RSVP by Tuesday. Scrap Guild of Northern Illinois: 6 to 8:45 p.m. in Sycamore Public Library’s large meeting room for open scrapping time. www.scrapguildillinois.com or send email to scrapguild@yahoo.com. Sycamore Music Boosters: 6 to 7 p.m. in the Sycamore High School Library. The current newsletter, concert schedules and music information can be obtained by visiting www.sycamoremusicboosters.com. DeKalb County Democratic Party: 6:30 p.m. social time and meeting at 7 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 158 N. Fourth St., DeKalb. For more information, email Mark Pietrowski Jr., Chair, at markpietrowski@gmail.com, call 815-762-2054 or visit www.dekalbcountydemocrats. org. Optical Art Tween Craft: 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Saved Baseball” by John H. Ritter. Limit of 12 tweens (between the ages of 10 to 14). Sign-up

ends at 8 a.m. the morning of the program. Register in person, online, email darcyt@dkpl.org, or call 815756-9568, ext. 250. Mothers & More Program Night: 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the community room at American National Bank, 1985 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore. Skiers get-together: 7 p.m. at Twin Tavern in DeKalb. 815-8953247. DeKalb Music Boosters: 7 to 8 p.m. in the DeKalb High School Band Room. http://moss.dist428. org/schools/dhs/InstructionalDepartments/Music/boosters/Pages/ MusicBoosters.aspx. Friday Computer Help! Lab: 1 to 3 p.m. in the meeting room at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Practice your new computer skills. No sign-up required. 815-756-9568, ext. 220, or email dkplref@dkpl.org. Computer Class – Online Job Search: 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the meeting room at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Sign up online or at the Reference Desk or call 815-756-9568, ext. 220. Peace vigil: 5 to 6 p.m. at Memorial Park at First Street and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. The DeKalb Interfaith Network for Peace and Justice Peace Circle follows at 6 p.m. 815-758-0796. Troop support rally: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at First Street and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, across from Memorial Park. Nooks and Crannies – The Library Tour: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in adult services department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Come to a special after-hours library tour. No sign-up required. 815-756-9568, ext. 220 or email dkplref@dkpl.org. DAWC activities and gallery viewings: 7 to 9 p.m. at DeKalb Area Women’s Center, 1021 State St. in DeKalb. Contact: 815-758-1351 or dawc@niu.edu. All are invited to events; an entrance with an accessible lift is near the alley north of the building. Free parking is located at 415 N. 11th St., a half block south of the center. Saturday American Red Cross Blood Drive: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Genoa Kingston Fire Protection District, 317 E. Railroad St., in Genoa. www.redcrossblood.org or 800-RED CROSS. Lilac Luncheon: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

at St. Mary’s Memorial Hall, 244 Waterman St., Sycamore. Lunch, music, fashion show and shopping. Beautiful and unique tables decorated by women and businesses in our community. $15 per person, children 3 and younger admitted free. $20 at the door. Contact Kammy Forsberg for tickets: kamilla23@comcast. net or 815-793-1617; begin_of_the_ skype_highlighting or 815-793-1617 Reading With Chasey the Dog: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Sandwich Library. All ages. Chasey is an adorable therapy trained rescue dog who loves to be read to, so stop in and pick out your favorite book. Computer Class – Intro to Word: 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the meeting room at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Sign up online or at the Reference Desk or call 815-756-9568, ext. 220. Second Chance Crafts Day: 2 to 4 p.m. in the Youth Services Department at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Make up your missed craft. Call 815-756-9568 ext. 250, or email theresaw@dkpl.org. Sycamore Bluegrass Jam: 6 to 10 p.m. at Sycamore Baptist Church, 302 Somonauk St. Sycamore. Free donations excepted. Bring a finger food to share. Pop and water cost $1. This event takes places every third Saturday. For sign up sheet, open mic, or information, call Jan Waters at 815-895-6837. Sunday Rockford Writers’ Guild: 1 to 3 p.m. at Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, 411 Kent St., Rockford. DeKalb County writers are invited to meet with peers at monthly guild meetings. The guild schedule – complete with maps and directions is available at www.rockfordwritersguild.com; click on “Meetings and Events for Writers.” Computer Class – Intro to Word II: 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the meeting room at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Sign up online or at the Reference Desk or call 815-756-9568, ext. 220. Society for Creative Anachronism events: Visit www.carraigban.org/ or call 815-739-5788 or 815-986-5403 for other information. Middle Ages-Renaissance history re-enactors and those interested in “stepping into the past” are welcome. • Armored fighting practice: 4:30 p.m. behind Stevenson North at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

8COMMUNITY SERVINGS DeKalb County Salvation Army food pantry: 9 a.m. to noon Monday to Thursday; 5 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday at Ninth and Grove Streets in DeKalb. For DeKalb County residents only. Call 815-756-4308 or email gary_billings@usc.salvationarmy.org. Sycamore Food Pantry: Noon to 4 p.m. Monday at Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave. 815-895-9113. Feed my Sheep Pantry: 3 to 5 p.m. Monday and 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1915 N. First St. in DeKalb. 815-758-3203. All are welcome. Feed’Em Soup Community Project Free Community Meals: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays

at 122 S. First St., DeKalb. These meals are free to anyone in need. People wishing to volunteer can visit www.FeedEmSoup.org and fill out a short contact form to receive updates about volunteer needs. Groups wishing to volunteer or spearhead events, such as food drives, for Feed ’Em Soup Community Project, can send email to Info@FeedEmSoup.org. VAC Community Dinners: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Voluntary Action Center lunch site, 330 Grove St., DeKalb. Meal will be fried chicken drumsticks, potato salad, three bean salad, cornbread with honey and dessert. The free, public dinners are served by volunteers and new sponsors

are always welcome – call Nancy Hicks at 815-758-1678 to volunteer; call the main VAC office at 815-758-3932 to sponsor a meal. Transportation available through TransVac-815-758-6641. Free public community meal: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Cortland Lions Den at Cortland Community Park, 70 S. Llanos St., hosted by Cortland United Methodist Church. Special games, crafts and activities will also be provided. Maple Park American Legion Fish and Chicken Fry: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at 203 Main St., Maple Park. All-you-can-eat cod, perch, shrimp, smelt, baked tilapia and chick-

8SUPPORT GROUPS Monday Big Book Study AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Overeaters Anonymous: 10 a.m. at Senior Services Center, 330 Grove St. in DeKalb; 815-758-4718. Job & Career Support Group: 2 to 4 p.m. in the Sycamore Public Library board room, 103 E. State St. Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 5:45 p.m. weigh-in and 6:30 p.m. meetings, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 13N535 French Road in Burlington. 847-833-6908. Safe Passage Domestic Violence support group: 815-756-5228; www.safepassagedv.org. 12 & 12 AA(C): 6 p.m. at Sycamore Lutheran Church, 1145 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. Dizziness and Balance Support Group: 6 p.m. at Northern Rehab, 3266 Resource Parkway, in DeKalb. Designed for anyone seeking support with dizziness and/or balance issues. Everyone is welcome at this open forum support group and there is no charge to attend. Call 815-756-2369 or 815-756-8524. www.NorthernRehabPT.com. Group Hope: 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the private dining room at Rochelle Community Hospital. 815-398-9628. “Journey” adult grief support group: 6:30 to 8 p.m. at DeKalb County Hospice, 2727 Sycamore Road, DeKalb. 815-756-3000. www. dekalbcountyhospice.org. 12 Step & 12 Traditions AA(C): 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 321 Oak St. in DeKalb; www. firstumc.net. Back to Basics AA(C): 7 p.m. at Union Congregational, 305 S. Gage St., Somonauk. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. ADD/ADHD adult support group: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Family Service Agency, 14 Health Services Drive in DeKalb. For diagnosed adults and parents of diagnosed children; registration required – call Family Service Agency, 815-758-8616. Expect A Miracle AA: 8 p.m. open meeting at United Methodist, Third and South streets, Kirkland. 800452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub. com. We Are Not Saints AA(C): 8 p.m. at 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

en are available. Cost: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $8 for children younger than 12. Carry outs cost $12. Country Breakfast: 7 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday Trinity Lutheran Church, 303 S. Seventh St. in DeKalb. The public is welcome at an all-you-can-eat full breakfast of pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, hash browns and biscuits and gravy. Donation is $7. NICE pantry: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturdays and by appointment other days at 346 S. County Line Road in Lee. Contact: 815-824-2228. Knights’ Saturday Burgers and More: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at DeKalb Knights of Columbus Hall, 1336 E. Lincoln Highway. Open to the

public. Burger buffet: Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St. Hamburger or cheeseburger with chips are available or sandwich and buffet. The buffet includes potato salad, macaroni salad and beans. Proceeds help fund community projects and scholarships. VFW breakfast: 7 to 11 a.m. Sunday at Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St. This all-you-can-eat breakfast costs $8 and is free for children younger than 6. The menu includes scrambled eggs, french toast, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, chipped beef, fruit cocktail and coffee, milk and juice.

For information about Alcoholics Anonymous closed meetings, call 800-452-7990 or visit www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Tuesday Family Caregiver Support Group: 9 to 11 a.m. at Visiting Angels, 630 Plaza Drive, Suite 1, Sycamore. For information or reservations, call 815-895-0200. Easy Does It AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Weight Watchers: 9:30 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting at Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road, (near Aldi) DeKalb. Healing Expressions: 10 a.m. to noon at the Cancer Center at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, 10 Health Services Drive, DeKalb. Registration is required; call 815748-2958 or visit www.kishhospital. org/programs. Men and Women Impacted by Cancer Networking Group: 10 to 11 a.m. in the Valley West Medical Office Building, 11 E. Pleasant Ave., Sandwich. Registration is required for this program and closes three days before the program date. A minimum number of participants also is required. Call 815-748-2958 or visit www.valleywest.org/programs. Caring Through Food: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Cancer Center at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. www.kishhospital.org/programs or call 815-748-2958. Safe Passage Sexual Assault adults’ support group: 815-7565228; www.safepassagedv.org. Genoa Taking Off Pounds Sensibly: 6 p.m. weigh-in and 6:30 p.m. meetings at CrossWind Community Church, 13100 Cherry Road. 815-7843612. Hinckley Big Book Study AA(C): 6 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 801 N. Sycamore St. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Women’s “Rule #62 Group”: 6 p.m. at Federated Church, 612 W. State St., Sycamore. For information, call Kathy at 815-756-6655. 800452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub. com. Better Off Sober AA(C): 6:30 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesday Night Fellowship Group(C): 7 p.m. at The Church of St. Mary, 244 Waterman St. in Sycamore. 815-7391950. Good Vibes Al-Anon group: 7 to

8 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 324 N. Third St., DeKalb. Wheel chair accessible entrance is on North Third Street. Parking available in lot located on northwest corner of Third and Pine streets. Contact Mary Ann at 815-895-8119. Sexaholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. at 512 Normal Road, DeKalb (behind church in brick building). 815-5080280. Veterans Peer Support Group: 7 to 8 p.m. at Ben Gordon Center, 12 Health Services Drive in DeKalb; www.bengordoncenter.org. For information about the free group, call 815-756-4875 or 815-793-6972. Smoky Mirror AA(C): 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. 33930 N. State Road, Genoa, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Narcotics Anonymous: 8 p.m. at 1201 Twombly Road in DeKalb; www. rragsna.org; 815-964-5959. Program of Recovery AA(C): 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Wednesday Men and Caregivers Networking Breakfast: 9 to 10 a.m. at The Cancer Center at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. No registration is required. For more information, Visit www.kishhospital.org/programs or call 815-748-2958. Fresh Beginnings AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. New Beginnings AA(C): 10 a.m. at 120 Main St., Kingston. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. 24-Hour-A-Day Brown Bag AA(C): 12:05 p.m. at Newman Center, 521 Normal Road, DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Caregivers’ Network: Noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Family Service Agency’s Senior Services Center, 330 Grove St. in DeKalb; 815-758-4718. Weight Watchers: 5 p.m. weighin, 5:30 p.m. meeting at Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road, (near Aldi) DeKalb. Safe Passage Domestic Violence support group; 815-756-5228; www.safepassagedv.org. Came to Believe AA(C): 6 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. North Avenue Pass It On AA(C):

6:30 p.m. at North Ave. Baptist Church, 301 North Ave., Sycamore. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Narcotics Anonymous: 7 p.m. at United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St. in DeKalb; www.rragsna.org; 815-964-5959. Hopefuls AA(C): 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. Thursday Safe Passage Domestic Violence support group: 815-756-5228; www.safepassagedv.org. Back To Basics AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Alzheimer’s Support Group: 1 to 2 p.m. at Fox Valley Older Adult Services, 1486 Suydam Road, Sandwich. Free adult day service foryour loved one while you are in the meeting. 815-786-9404. Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. weigh-in and 5:30-6:30 p.m. meeting at Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave. Call Lydia Johnson, chapter leader, 815-895-4618. Keep It Simple AA(C): 6 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. Courage, Attitude, Resources, Encouragement support group: 6 to 7:30 p.m. at DeKalb County Hospice, 2727 Sycamore Road. People facing cancer or another serious illness and their loved ones can join CARE, a Kishwaukee Community Hospital support group. 815-7561521, ext. 3566. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group: 6 to 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St. in DeKalb. To register, contact Janice Blickhan, 815-758-8194 or blickhn@ illinois.edu or johnhorn@illinois.edu. La Leche League of DeKalb County: 6 p.m. at the Goodwill Industries store Community Room, 1037 S. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb. 815-517-1067; www.lllusa.org/IL/ WebDeKalbIL.html. One Day Café AA(C): 6 p.m. at Waterman United Methodist Church, 210 W Garfield St. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Weight Watchers: 6 p.m. weigh-

in, 6:30 p.m. meeting at Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road, (near Aldi) DeKalb. Sandwich Steppers AA(C): 7 p.m. at Fox Valley Community Center, 1406 Suydam Road. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. A Friend Of Bill’s AA(C): 8 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 33930 N. State St., Genoa, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Any Lengths AA(C): 8 p.m. at Federated Church, 612 W. State St., Sycamore. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. Closed Discussion AA: 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. Friday Sexaholics Anonymous-DeKalb: 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at Christ Community Church, 1600 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. This 12-step recovery program is for Internet addiction. Contact: 815-508-0280. SA.org. Pass It On AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. Beacon Counseling Support Group: 10 a.m. at 113 N. Genoa St., Suita A, Genoa. Walk-ins also will be available for everyone beginning Friday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 815-784-2362 for an appointment at other times. There is a Solution Too AA: 12:05 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. B.Y.O.B. Big Book – 12 & 12 Discussion AA(C): 6 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. Big Book Discussion AA(C): 7 p.m. at Newman Catholic Student Center, 521 Normal Road, DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Fox Valley AA(C): 7:30 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, 1022 N. Main St., Sandwich. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. County Line Group Big Book AA(C): 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 121 N. Sycamore St., Maple Park. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. One Day At A Time AA(C): 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990;

www.dekalbalanoclub.com. There is a Solution AA(C): 8 p.m. at Kingston Friendship Center, 120 Main St. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. Day PAA(C): 9 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Saturday Overeaters Anonymous: 8 a.m. in the Youth Room at Federated Church, 612 W. State St., Sycamore. www.oa.org; Contact: Marilyn at 815-751-4822. It Is What It Is AA(C): 9 a.m. at St. Catherine’s Church, 340 S. Stott St., Genoa. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. As Bill Sees It AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. Learning to Live Al-Anon group: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Newman Catholic Center annex, Normal Road in DeKalb; llc904@hotmail.com. Narcotics Anonymous: 10 to 11 a.m. at United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St. in DeKalb; www.rragsna. org; 815-964-5959. Back to Basics AA: 6:30 p.m. at Cortland United Methodist Church, 45 Chestnut Ave., Cortland. 800452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub. com. AA Speaker Open Meeting: 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Saturday Night AA(C): 10 p.m. at 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Sunday 24 Hours a Day AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Steps And Traditions AA(C): 6 p.m. at Masonic Hall, Route 23, Genoa. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. No Longer Hopeless AA(C): 7:30 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor, DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Any Lengths AA(C): 8 p.m. at Federated Church, 612 W. State St., Sycamore. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

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7-DAY FORECAST

Monday starts sunny and breezy with highs in the low to mid 60s. Late day clouds increase ahead of a cold front and there is a chance of showers in the evening and overnight. Tuesday and Wednesday will be quite warm in the 80s. Highs drop to the 70s Thursday through the weekend. Chance of storms Wednesday through Sunday.

ALMANAC

TODAY

TOMORROW

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Mostly sunny, breezy, a shower at night

Partly sunny, breezy and warm

Partly sunny, warm, isolated storms

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Partly sunny, Cloudy with a t-storm scattered storms possible; warm

Winds: WSW 5-10 mph

Winds: SSW 10-20 mph

UV INDEX

Winds: WSW 10-15 mph

Winds: W 5-10 mph

Winds: WSW 5-10 mph

Winds: ENE 10-15 mph

Winds: WSW 10-15 mph

REGIONAL CITIES

REGIONAL WEATHER

DeKalb through 4 p.m. yesterday

Temperature High ............................................................. 55° Low .............................................................. 36° Normal high ............................................. 69° Normal low ............................................... 47° Record high .............................. 89° in 1987 Record low ................................ 30° in 1981

Precipitation 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. ........ Trace Month to date ....................................... 0.84” Normal month to date ....................... 1.64” Year to date ......................................... 14.91” Normal year to date ......................... 10.20”

Sunrise today ................................ 5:37 a.m. Sunset tonight ............................. 8:06 p.m. Moonrise today ............................ 8:22 a.m. Moonset today .......................... 11:16 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow ........................ 5:35 a.m. Sunset tomorrow ........................ 8:07 p.m. Moonrise tomorrow ................... 9:15 a.m. Moonset tomorrow ................. 11:55 p.m.

First

Full

Last

Janesville 64/49

New

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

AIR QUALITY TODAY

Lake Geneva 61/47 Rockford 63/50

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

Dixon 66/49

Joliet 63/49

La Salle 66/52 Streator 66/51

Source: National Allergy Bureau

Evanston 60/50 Chicago 62/48

Aurora 64/48

POLLEN INDEX

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

Waukegan 58/46

Arlington Heights 62/48

DeKalb 63/48

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

Hammond 63/51 Gary 63/49 Kankakee 64/50

Peoria 68/53

Watseka 65/50

Pontiac 67/52

Jun 8

NATIONAL WEATHER

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Sports

The Hiawatha softball team is seeking its irst regional championship since 2008. PAGE B4

SECTION B Monday, May 13, 2013 Daily Chronicle

Sports editor Ross Jacobson • rjacobson@shawmedia.com

8MORNING KICKOFF

CLASS 1A HINCKLEY-BIG ROCK REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Royals blitz ACC, win title By BRIAN HOXSEY

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Woods keeps it dry, wins Players Championship PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – A weekend filled with sharp words between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia came down to one last showdown Sunday in The Players Championship, this one staged across the water in a tiny, terrifying section of the TPC Sawgrass. Tied for the lead with two holes to play, Woods kept his shots on land and made two pars. Garcia hit three balls into the water for a quadruple bogey-double bogey finish. If there was special satisfaction in beating Garcia again, Woods kept that to himself. What mattered was having a chance to win, closing it out like he does so often, and capturing the richest prize on the PGA Tour for the first time in a dozen years. “We just go out there and play,” Woods said. “I had an opportunity to win the golf tournament when I was tied for the lead today, and I thought I handled the situation well and really played well today when I really needed to. And that’s something I’m excited about it.” Woods allowed the final hour to turn into a tense duel by hooking his tee shot into the water on the 14th hole for double bogey. But his short game bailed him out to save par on the 15th and make a critical birdie on the 16th, and he was solid on the final two holes for a 2-under-par 70. If only it were that simple for the Spaniard. Garcia was standing on the 17th tee shot, staring across to the island green to watch Woods make his par. He took aim at the flag with his wedge and hung his head when he saw the ball splashed down short of the green. Then, Garcia hit another one in the water on his way to a quadruple-bogey 7. The meltdown was complete when Garcia hit his tee shot into the water on the 18th. – Wire report

8WHAT TO WATCH NBA playoffs Miami at Bulls, 6 p.m., TNT With a short bench and even shorter tempers, the Bulls need to win Game 4 to prevent the LeBron James and the Heat from taking a commanding 3-1 series lead. Also on TV... NBA playoffs Oklahoma City at Memphis, Game 4, conference semifinals, 8:30 p.m., TNT Pro baseball N.Y. Mets at St. Louis, 6:05 p.m., ESPN Colorado at Cubs, 7:05 p.m., WCIU White Sox at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m., CSN Cycling Tour of California, Stage 2, Murrieta to Palm Springs, Calif., 4 p.m., NBCSN

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“We didn’t want to end this season like the last, that was really bad,” said junior Tuesday’s semifinal Immaculate Conception vs. Hinck- forward Lauren Paver, who scored a pair of goals and asley-Big Rock, 7 p.m. sisted on another. “We all had Wednesday’s semifinal Montini vs. Queen of Peace, 7 p.m. the drive to win [Saturday] and put everything into it, beSaturday’s championship Semifinal winners, 11 a.m. Saturday cause it’s win or go home.” H-BR (12-6-2) advances to • Winner advances to the Tuesday’s 7 p.m. Class 1A Lisle Hinckley-Big Rock Super-Sectional Sectional semifinal at BeneErik Anderson for Shaw Media dictine University, where they top-seed Aurora Central Cath- will meet Immacualte Concep- Hinckley-Big Rock forward Lauren Paver (right) runs past Aurora Central Catholic midfielder Dania Pulido and heads for the goal during the olic, hoisted the third champi- tion. Hinckley-Big Rock Regional championship match Saturday in Hinckley. onship plaque in school histoSee ROYALS, page B4 ry. The Royals won, 8-1, to win their third regional title in school history.

Lisle Sectional

sports@daily-chronicle.com HINCKLEY – A season ago, the Hinckley-Big Rock girls soccer team saw its season end in shocking fashion with a overtime loss in the regional finals. It was a feeling that they all remembered and were focused on not repeating. The second-seeded and host Royals dominated Saturday’s Class 1A Hinckley-Big Rock Regional final from start to finish and, with their 8-1 victory over

BASEBALL: E. MICHIGAN 12, NIU 7

CLASS 1A HINCKLEY-BIG ROCK REGIONAL

NIU done in by big innings Huskies still own 2-game lead in MAC West By ANTHONY ZILIS sports@daily-chronicle.com

Monica Maschak – mmaschak@shawmedia.com

Hiawatha pitcher Mike Mercado delivers to a Hinckley-Big Rock batter May 1 in Big Rock. The Royals beat the Hawks 5-4. The Hawks will play Alden-Hebron at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in a Class 1A Hinckley-Big Rock Regional semifinal game.

Starting momentum Underdogs Indian Creek, Hiawatha look to upset H-BR By JAMES NOKES

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sports@daily-chronicle.com Starting pitching determines momentum in baseball. Teams can ride a workhorse ace who gets into a groove for the playoffs all the way to the state finals. That gives underdogs Indian Creek and Hiawatha hope as a pair of teams streaking in the wrong direction try to unseat co-Little Ten Conference champion and Class 1A regional host Hinckley-Big Rock. No. 4 seed Indian Creek and No. 1 seed H-BR play at 4 p.m. Wednesday, and No. 2 seed Hiawatha takes on Alden-Hebron at 7 p.m. in the nightcap at Kenny Field. The Timberwolves are 0-6-1 since their last win April 16 against Paw Paw and the Hawks are 0-5-1 with their last win coming April 30. Meanwhile, the Royals have won four in a row. But all three teams have starting pitching that could propel them to the River Ridge Sectional.

Wednesday’s semifinals (1) Hinckley-Big Rock vs. (4) Indian Creek, 4 p.m. (2) Hiawatha vs. (3) Alden-Hebron, 6:30 p.m. Saturday’s championship Semifinal winners, 11 a.m.

• Winner advances to the River Ridge Sectional “Momentum is different in baseball,” Indian Creek coach Joe Piekarz said. “A good performance from a starting pitcher gives you a chance and can keep you in any game.” David Boehne turned in such a performance for the Timberwolves (8-121) on May 7 in a 11-10 loss to H-BR. He persevered through a rough first inning in which the Royals scored six runs to throw 6⅔ innings. The Timberwolves and Hawks are a combined 0-4 against the Royals (17-5)

this year, but last week’s one-run loss to H-BR left Indian Creek with some positives. “That was a tough loss on [May 7], but it was a lot easier to swallow than our first loss to H-BR,” said Piekarz about a 16-0 H-BR win. “It’s a lot easier to handle a one-run loss because we know we had a chance and gave it our all. “We were able to find the little things we need to clean up. When we had two outs in the third – we gave up a bloop single, a steal and an error – and it resulted in a run. Those are the little things we can’t let happen against a good team.” Hiawatha (9-8-2) pitchers Mike Mercado (3-0, 1.25 ERA) and Tyler Burger (23, 2.05 ERA) give the Hawks a solid tandem for playoff success. Alden-Hebron is the lone non-Little Ten Conference team in the H-BR Regional. The Hawks and Giants played to a 9-9, eight-inning tie Wednesday.

See H-BR REGIONAL, page B4

DeKALB – Northern Illinois baseball coach Ed Mathey will watch game tape after the Huskies’ 12-7 loss to Eastern Michigan, which came on the heels of a 17-12 loss the day before. He’ll dissect his pitchers’ mechanics in hopes of finding a few easy fixes. But there’s part of a pitcher’s game that can’t be dissected on tape. And that part of the game might be most important to limiting the opposition’s big innings, which have killed the Huskies in two straight losses. “There’s a mental component to that in terms of not giving into what’s around you as a pitcher and about being able to settle in and say, ‘I’m going to get this batter out, I’m going to get this batter out, I’m going to get this batter out,’ ” Mathey said. “Because if you do that enough, they’re not going to put together big innings.” During those two games, Eastern Michigan scored four or more runs in four innings. On Saturday, the Huskies took a lead after falling behind, 2-0, early. Brian Sisler’s second-inning, two RBI triple tied the score and the Huskies tacked on two more runs in the third. Each team would take another lead before the big inning once again proved costly. The Eagles scored five hits in the sixth inning, including a three-run home run, giving

See HUSKIES, page B4

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GAME 4: HEAT AT BULLS, 6 P.M. TODAY, TNT, AM-1000

James shrugs off flopping accusation Thibodeau fined $35K for criticizing refs after Game 3 By ANDREW SELIGMAN The Associated Press CHICAGO – The suggestion that he’s a flopper drew a grin as wide as his wingspan from LeBron James. Miami’s superstar shot down the accusations from the Bulls, saying they reminded him of the days when some claimed he was overrated and questioned his ability to lead a team to a championship.

“It’s kind of the same (as when) I heard people say I was overrated,” he said Sunday. “It’s kind of like the same response.” The Heat are trying to repeat as champions after a dominant regular season, and if they keep this up, they won’t have to worry about the Bulls much longer. Game 4 of the Eastern Tom Thibodeau Conference semifinals is tonight, and Miami has a chance to take a 3-1 lead in a series with no shortage of hard fouls, technicals, ejections and fines. One thing in short supply is healthy bodies for the Bulls, with Luol Deng still

recovering from a spinal tap and Kirk Hinrich from a bruised left calf. The odds that either would play seemed slim at best Sunday. Meanwhile, coach Tom Thibodeau’s wallet is a little lighter after the league smacked him with a $35,000 fine Sunday. That hit came after he accused James of flopping on that shove to the floor and questioned the officiating after the Heat took Game 3, saying the Bulls weren’t going to get the benefit AP photo of the calls. Thibodeau already had adBulls center Nazr Mohammed (right) pushes dressed the media by the time the punishment was announced and declined Heat forward LeBron James to the floor during comment through a team spokesman. the first half of Game 3 of an Eastern Conference

See BULLS, page B4

semifinal Friday night at the United Center. Mohammed was ejected after the play.

SPORTS

Page B2 • Monday, May 13, 2013

8UPCOMING PREPS SPORTS SCHEDULE TODAY Baseball Marengo at Kaneland, 4:30 p.m. Sycamore at Richmond-Burton, 4:30 p.m. DeKalb at Sterling, 4:30 p.m. Softball Burlington Central at DeKalb, 4:30 p.m. IMSA at Sycamore, 4:30 p.m. Kaneland at Plano, 4:30 p.m. Boys Track Sycamore, Hinckley-Big Rock, Kaneland at Kaneland triangular, 4:30 p.m.

TUESDAY Baseball Rock Falls at Genoa-Kingston, 4:30 p.m. Cary-Grove at Kaneland, 4:30 p.m. Yorkville at DeKalb, 4:30 p.m. Softball Indian Creek vs. Amboy in Class A Ashton Regional semifinal, 4:30 p.m. Genoa-Kingston at Rock Falls, 4:30 p.m. Sycamore at Richmond-Burton, 4:30 p.m. DeKalb at Yorkville, 4:30 p.m. Hiawatha vs. Rockford Christian Life or Durand in Class A Durand Regional semifinal, 4:30 p.m. Soccer Hinckley-Big Rock vs Immaculate Conception in Lisle Sectional semifinal, 7 p.m.

8SPORTS SHORTS Mitchell leads NIU in MAC Track Championships Northern Illinois senior Janay Mitchell took third place in the 100 meters, added a point to the Huskies’ women’s track and field team’s total with an eighth-place finish in the 200 and ran on the 4x100 relay team that collected another point to lead NIU inthe 2013 Mid-American Conference Championships on Saturday. NIU finished the championships with 11 points to finish in 11th place, seven points ahead of 12th-place Ball State. Kent State (169) out-distanced Akron (119) to win the title.

Sycamore Middle School rugby improves to 4-0 The Sycamore Middle School rugby team improved to 4-0 on the season with a dominating 56-0 win over St. Charles. Adrian Mendez, Keyshawn Stallworth, Abe Lesniewski, Henry Fair, Nick Skokowski and Dylan Lennartz each scored for Sycamore, which sits atop the Illinois Youth Rugby Association Middle School division.

Blanchard looking for chance to impress Bears LAKE FOREST – Bears quarterback Matt Blanchard had little chance to impress coaches last season or during an April minicamp, so he did what he could to make the most of his chance to throw at the team’s rookie camp that ended Sunday. That included wearing a camera on his helmet. To get a better idea how Blanchard understands the offense, the Bears had him wear a unique helmet camera so they could see where he looks at the defense and when during the sequence of running plays. “We really haven’t spent any time evaluating what we would get out of it or what we have gotten out of it,” coach Marc Trestman said. “It was fun to do it. I peeked at it, but I really didn’t study it. We’ll see what unfolds this week and what we think we can do with it or move it around – could we put it on the top of the helmet as opposed to the side of a helmet? “It’s kind of fun. It’s not a major part of our focus.”

Bears agree to deal with rookie free agent Jones LAKE FOREST – The Bears have agreed to a contract with defensive back Maurice Jones, a rookie free agent from Temple. The school announced the move Sunday. An occasional starter during his four seasons, Jones played in 11 games last year and had nine tackles. – Wire reports

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Sale throws 1-hitter in ‘W’ Takes perfect game in 7th; Sox avoid sweep The ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO – Chris Sale took a perfect game into the seventh inning before finishing with a one-hitter, and the White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels, 3-0, on Sunday night to avoid a threegame sweep. Mike Trout’s sharp single to center ended the perfect game bid with one out in the seventh, on Sale’s 70th pitch. Sale (4-2) struck out seven on only 98 pitches for his first career shutout and third consecutive win. Sale’s one-hitter is the Sox’s first since Zach Stewart had one Sept. 5, 2011, at Minnesota. Alexei Ramirez’s two-run, twoout single in the bottom of the seventh drove in Tyler Flowers and Tyler Greene to give Sale the lead and chase Los Angeles’ C.J. Wilson. Alex Rios then doubled off reliever Michael Kohn to drive in Ramirez, who had three hits and scored a run. Chris Iannetta reached base on Ramirez’s throwing error in the ninth for Los Angeles, which had two base runners. Wilson (3-2) gave up three runs and six hits while striking out three and walking four in 6⅔ innings. He lost his second straight decision after losing to Houston on Tuesday. Although the Sox’s offense was AP photo last in the AL in hitting at .227, White Sox starter Chris Sale pitches to an Angels batter during they had shown signs of improvethe seventh inning Sunday night at U.S. Cellular Field. Sale al- ment, having scored 16 runs over lowed one hit and struck out seven for in first career shutout. their previous three games.

Next at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m. today, CSN, AM-670 It didn’t carry over Sunday, but the Sox at least had some early chances. After doubling with two outs in the bottom of the second, Casper Wells was thrown out by Josh Hamilton at home plate on a single by Tyler Flowers to end the inning. It was the second game in a row Hamilton threw out a runner at home, after he got Ramirez on Saturday. The Sox threatened in the fourth after Wilson walked Paul Konerko and Dayan Viciedo, but didn’t score. With one out, Mark Trumbo made a diving catch on Jeff Keppinger’s liner to left, and then Wells flew out to right to end the inning. The Sox also had a scoring chance in the sixth as Ramirez led off with a single and stole second and third, but was stranded on third when Keppinger flew to left. Notes: Angels manager Mike Scioscia said there’s no timetable for starting pitcher Tommy Hanson’s return. Hanson was placed on the restricted list Friday. Sox manager Robin Ventura gave DH/1B Adam Dunn “a day off.” Dunn is hitting .137 overall, including .105 against left-handers. Angels shortstop Erick Aybar missed his third straight game with a tight right hamstring suffered Thursday against Houston. Scioscia said Aybar might be available Monday. Today, the Sox’s Hector Santiago (1-1, 1.69 ERA) will face the Twins’ Pedro Hernandez (1-0, 5.96 ERA) in Minneapolis.

PLAYOFFS CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7) Friday Miami 104, Bulls 94, Miami leads

series 2-1 Saturday Memphis 87, Oklahoma City 81, Grizzlies lead series 2-1 Indiana 82, New York 71, Pacers lead series 2-1 Sunday Golden State 97, San Antonio 87 (OT), series tied 2-2 Today Miami at Bulls, 6 p.m. Oklahoma City at Memphis, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday New York at Indiana, 6 p.m. Golden State at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday Bulls at Miami, 6 p.m. Memphis at Oklahoma City, 8:30 p.m. Thursday Indiana at New York, 7 p.m. San Antonio at Golden State, 9:30 p.m. Friday x-Miami at Bulls, TBA x-Oklahoma City at Memphis, TBA Saturday x-New York at Indiana, TBA Sunday x-Bulls at Miami, TBA x-Golden State at San Antonio, TBA x-Memphis at Oklahoma City, TBA Monday, May 20 x-Indiana at New York, 8 p.m. x – if necessary

NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Tuesday San Jose 4, Vancouver 3, Sharks win series 4-0 Thursday Blackhawks 5, Minnesota 1, Blackhawks win series 4-1 Ottawa 6, Montreal 1, Senators win series 4-1 Friday Detroit 4, Anaheim 3 (OT), series

tied 3-3 Los Angeles 2, St. Louis 1, Kings win series 4-2 Saturday Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Islanders 3 (OT), Penguins win series 4-2 Sunday N.Y. Rangers 1, Washington 0, series tied 3-3 Toronto 2, Boston 1, series tied 3-3 Detroit at Anaheim (n) Monday Toronto at Boston, 6 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 7 p.m. x – if necessary

MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE

WHITE SOX NOTES

Danks closer to returning to rotation By MEGHAN MONTEMURRO mmontemurro@shawmedia.com CHICAGO – With three rehab starts down, White Sox pitcher John Danks is nearly ready to rejoin the rotation. Danks allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits in six innings Sunday at Triple-A Charlotte. He struck out five and walked three on 101 pitches (65 strikes). “As a whole, my command was great and I was ahead of the count to a majority of hitters,” Danks said. “I had good stuff, and I made the ball do what I wanted it to do.” Danks told the pool reporter his curveball was the most effective it has been since his rookie season in 2007. Danks said there’s nothing specific he needs to work on before he is

activated from the disabled list but wants to be more consistent with his pitches, particularly his cutter and change-up. “I don’t feel like I’m far off and know my stuff is there,” Danks said. “For the most part, I can make the ball do what I want. It’s about pulling it all together, give myself a John Danks chance.” Danks will make his next start with Charlotte on Saturday at Buffalo. That would put him on schedule to make his season debut May 24 against the Miami Marlins at U.S. Cellular Field, if the Sox decided he does not need another rehab start after Saturday. “I don’t think I need too

much more,” Danks said. “I’m hoping I have another good one in the next one. I’m certain me and (general manager) Rick (Hahn) will be in touch and talk about that.” Konerko stays fresh: Keeping Sox captain Paul Konerko on the field is a priority for manager Robin Ventura. But that means Konerko will see more time as the Sox’s designated hitter. After filling in as the DH on Saturday, Konerko was back in the lineup Sunday as the starting first baseman with a struggling Adam Dunn getting the night off against Los Angeles Angels left-hander C.J. Wilson. Konerko, 37, has played 16 games at DH this season with 17 starts at first base. He’s on pace to easily surpass last year’s total appearances at DH (39).

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“It’s not like he’s 55, but he is a little bit older than the average player,” Ventura said. “I’m just trying to take care of him in certain situations. He still needs to get out there and move around.” RISP success: The Sox’s struggle to score runs each game is well documented, but their fortunes are beginning to turn with runners in scoring position. In the Sox’s past 10 games, they are batting .303 (23 for 76) with RISP. “There was a lot of solid contact through the middle of the field, which is better than just yanking things foul and trying to hit a home run every pitch,” Ventura said. “Guys are shortening up, staying in the middle of the field. Eventually that pays off.”

DEKALB COUNTY CHURCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE

Cubs win on odd unearned run Lofthouse, By DAVID GINSBURG

Harvey lead Immanuel Lutheran

The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Welington Castillo got his bat on the ball at precisely the right time. Even though it was a complete accident and Castillo didn’t get credit for a hit, his bat essentially won the game for the Cubs. Alfonso Soriano scored the tie-breaking run Next in the ninth inning after a onevs. Colorado, of-a-kind throw 7:05 p.m. by Washington today, WCIU, catcher Kurt Suzuki went for an AM-720 error, and the Cubs rallied to beat the Nationals, 2-1, on Sunday. The Cubs didn’t have a base runner through the first five innings and trailed 1-0 entering the eighth before coming back in the deciding matchup of a three-game series. Facing Nationals closer Rafael Soriano (0-1) in the ninth, Alfonso Soriano singled and took second on a single by Julio Borbon. After Ryan Sweeney struck out, both runners took off on a double steal with Castillo at the plate. Suzuki’s throw hit Castil-

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Cubs base runner Alfonso Soriano slides while stealing third base as Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman retrieves a throw by catcher Kurt Suzuki during the ninth inning Sunday in Washington. Soriano proceeded to score and Suzuki was charged with a throwing error on the play. The Cubs won, 2-1. lo’s bat. The ball veered well to the left of third base and into foul ground, allowing Alfonso Soriano to scoot home. “I was just standing there and I just feel the ball hitting my bat and the ball fly into the outfield,” Castillo said. If Castillo moved into the throw, interference would have been called. “I didn’t move. I just looked,” Castillo said. “Only thing that I say when [Suzuki] said something to the umpire is, ‘I didn’t move.’ And the umpire said, ‘I see you didn’t move.’ ”

Cubs manager Dale Sveum said, “The way you draw it up, that’s the way you do it. Make the catcher get around you. Don’t let him have the throwing lane.” Suzuki shrugged his shoulders afterward and said, “That’s the first time I have ever done something like that, let alone saw it. It’s one of those things, where a freak thing happens like that.” Alfonso Soriano concluded: “It’s a huge play for us and we score a run and we don’t have to hit the ball.”

Six games were played in the DeKalb County Church Softball League. Immanuel Lutheran defeated Sycamore Methodist, 13-3, as Jim Harvey and Taylor Lofthouse each pitched three innings and Mike Fuentes had four hits. Christ Community I won, 12-9, over Christ Community II. Kevin Nelson got the win. Sycamore 1st Baptist defeated Harvest Bible Chapel, 9-5. Ben Wells and Drewe Davey each had triples and Bruce Miller pitched a complete game. CrossWind Community beat DeKalb Methodist, 16-15. Laura Feliciano got the win. Sycamore St. Mary beat Westminster Presbyterian, 20-2, with Justin Oprins getting the win and Trevor Mathey had two home runs. Hope Community defeated Evangelical Free, 13-3, as Dale McMillan earned his first win. Blaize Diaz had two doubles.

Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 20 15 .571 Detroit 20 15 .571 Kansas City 18 16 .529 Minnesota 17 17 .500 White Sox 15 20 .429 East Division W L Pct New York 23 13 .639 Baltimore 23 15 .605 Boston 22 16 .579 Tampa Bay 19 18 .514 Toronto 15 24 .385 West Division W L Pct Texas 24 13 .649 Oakland 19 20 .487 Seattle 18 20 .474 Los Angeles 14 23 .378 Houston 10 28 .263

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Sunday’s Results White Sox 3, L.A. Angels 0 Cleveland 4, Detroit 3 (10 inn.) Toronto 12, Boston 4 Tampa Bay 4, San Diego 2 Baltimore 6, Minnesota 0 N.Y. Yankees 4, Kansas City 2 Texas 12, Houston 7 Seattle 6, Oakland 1 Today’s Games White Sox (H.Santiago 1-1) at Minnesota (P.Hernandez 1-0), 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (D.Phelps 1-1) at Cleveland (Masterson 5-2), 11:05 a.m., 1st game N.Y. Yankees (Undecided) at Cleveland (Undecided), 2:35 p.m., 2nd game Houston (B.Norris 4-3) at Detroit (Ani. Sanchez 3-3), 6:08 p.m. Kansas City (Mendoza 0-2) at L.A. Angels (Blanton 0-6), 9:05 p.m. Texas (Grimm 2-2) at Oakland (Griffin 3-3), 9:05 p.m. Tuesday’s Games White Sox at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m. Cleveland at Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m. San Diego at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m. Seattle at N.Y. Yankees, 6:05 p.m. San Francisco at Toronto, 6:07 p.m. Houston at Detroit, 6:08 p.m. Boston at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m. Kansas City at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m. Texas at Oakland, 9:05 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE Central Division W L Pct St. Louis 23 13 .639 Cincinnati 22 16 .579 Pittsburgh 21 16 .568 Milwaukee 15 20 .429 Cubs 15 22 .405 East Division W L Pct Atlanta 21 16 .568 Washington 20 17 .541 Philadelphia 18 21 .462 New York 14 20 .412 Miami 11 27 .289 West Division W L Pct San Francisco 23 15 .605 Arizona 21 17 .553 Colorado 20 17 .541 San Diego 16 21 .432 Los Angeles 15 21 .417

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Sunday’s Results Cubs 2, Washington 1 Cincinnati 5, Milwaukee 1 Pittsburgh 3, N.Y. Mets 2 Tampa Bay 4, San Diego 2 Colorado 8, St. Louis 2 San Francisco 5, Atlanta 1 L.A. Dodgers 5, Miami 3 Philadelphia 4, Arizona 2 (10 inn.) Today’s Games Colorado (Nicasio 3-0) at Cubs (Wood 3-2), 7:05 p.m. Milwaukee (Estrada 2-2) at Pittsburgh (A.J. Burnett 3-3), 6:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Hefner 0-4) at St. Louis (Lynn 5-1), 6:05 p.m. Atlanta (Minor 4-2) at Arizona (Miley 3-1), 8:40 p.m. Washington (Zimmermann 6-1) at L.A. Dodgers (Beckett 0-4), 9:10 p.m. Tuesday’s Games Colorado at Cubs, 7:05 p.m. Cleveland at Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m. Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m. San Diego at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m. San Francisco at Toronto, 6:07 p.m. Cincinnati at Miami, 6:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m. Atlanta at Arizona, 8:40 p.m. Washington at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.

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SOFTBALL: CLASS 1A DURAND REGIONAL

Hawks seeking 1st regional title since ’08 By STEVE NITZ snitz@shawmedia.com In 2008, Ashley Tamraz watched Hiawatha’s postseason run from the stands. Tamraz, who has played catcher and pitched for the Hawks this season, was watching her sisters, Kaitlin and Cassie, as Hiawatha went on to win a regional title, defeating Dakota, 4-2, in the Class 1A East Dubuque Regional final. The Hawks’ postseason run ended against Durand in the Eastland Sectional final. This season, Hiawatha is aiming for another regional crown as the top

seed in the Class 1A Durand Regional. At 4 p.m.Tuesday, the Hawks will take on the winner of this afternoon’s play-in game between No. 4 Durand and fifth-seeded Rockford Christian Life. With a win, Hiawatha will play the winner of Tuesday’s other semifinal between second-seeded Alden-Hebron and No. 3 South Beloit. The Hawks are hoping to see a repeat of 2008. “Five years ago they proved that Hiawatha was good, and we want to do that again,” Tamraz said. The Hawks haven’t had a ton of athletic success in recent memory.

gional championship team – the first in school history. She hopes a Hawks championship Today’s quarterfinal will silence some of the doubters. (5) Rockford Christian vs. (4) Durand, “[A regional title] would be amaz4:30 p.m. ing,” Tamraz said. “Softball’s my faTuesday’s semifinals vorite sport; it felt amazing in basket(1) Hiawatha vs. Rockford Christianball. Hiawatha’s like the underdog, Durand winner, 4:30 p.m. it’d feel so cool to prove everyone (2) Alden-Hebron vs. (3) South Beloit, wrong again.” 7 p.m. Hiawatha coach David Tamraz Saturday’s championship said he’s confident in his pitching Semifinal winners, 11 a.m. and defense. To him, the key is just getting some clutch hitting. One thing that has benefitted the Hawks However, Tamraz was part of Hi- lately has been the switch of Dani awatha’s 2012 Class 1A basketball re- Clark to the leadoff spot, where David

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Tamraz said she feels relaxed. “I think the key for us is timely hitting,” Tamraz said. “If I can get Dani Clark on base, I think we can get some runs for her. That’s the key.” For David Tamraz, who’s in his first year as Hiawatha’s coach, a regional title would be a fitting way to end the school year. “I’d like to win it for the girls, but they have to win it for themselves. All I can do is guide them,” he said. “It would be nice for the seniors. Seniors went through tough times this year in every sport. So yeah, it would be nice for the school and the seniors, and the rest of the team.”

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Barbs advance to regional semis Top-seeded St. Charles North next up By DAILY CHRONICLE STAFF sports@daily-chronicle.com The DeKalb girls soccer team won its first playoff game with a 3-0 victory over Elgin on Saturday in the Class 3A DeKalb Regional quarterfinals. Kayla Perkins scored two goals and Morgan Beaty added one for the Barbs. The Barbs advance to play St. Charles North in the regional semifinals at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. St. Charles North is considered one of the top 10 teams in the state and is the No. 1 seed in the Hoffman Estates Sectional.

BASEBALL Ottawa downs DeKalb: The Barbs lost to Ottawa, 8-5, in a NI Big 12 crossover game. Cogs fall: Genoa-Kingston lost to Marengo, 8-0, in the completion of a suspended game from last week. Mike Kuhn went 1 for 3 with a double and Bobby Treadwell was 2 for 3. Tommy Hansen threw 3⅓ shutout innings and struck out four in relief. Timberwolves lose: Indian Creek lost a nonconference game to Woodstock, 9-1, on the road.

Kaneland 2, Streator 1: At Streator, John Hopkins spaced one run, five hits and eight strikeouts in a complete-game victory for Kaneland in the NI Big 12 crossover. Hopkins also doubled and drove in a run for the Knights (11-14), who also got a double from Josh Cohrs.

• BULLS Continued from page B1

At No. 1 singles, DeKalb’s Matt Kulma was able to knock off Geneseo’s Shawn DePauw in the championship match, 6-1, 6-1.

FRIDAY’S LATE RESULTS BOYS TRACK Hooker, Dubrick win two titles: Sycamore’s Dion Hooker won the 100 meters in 10.89 seconds and took home the 200 in 22.75 in the NI Big 12 East Meet. He also was second in the 400. DeKalb senior Marc Dubrick won the 1,600 at 4:23.72 and took first in the 3,200 at 9:19.82. Teammate Misha Ryzhov was fourth while Sycamore’s Mark Stice was fifth. DeKalb’s 4x100 relay of David Long, Dre Brown, Eriq Torrey and Drew Paszotta won in 43.41. The same foursome won the 4x200 relay in 1:31.52. The Barbs’ Tyler Peterson won the 110 hurdles in 15.47. Teammate Lee Parish was third. Parrish also took fourth in the 300 hurdles. DeKalb’s Antonio Tate won the long jump with a mark of 20-6½. Teammate Michael Tayo was fourth. Brown was fifth in 200 at 23.56, and Torrey was sixth in 23.8. Sycamore senior Dave Emmert finished second in 800 at 1:55.68. Sycamore’s 4x400 relay took second to Kaneland. The Spartans team of Emmert, Hooker, Kevin Maillefer and Tanner Yohe finished in 3:30.19. Sycamore’s Evan Short was third in the shot put and DeKalb’s Jonathan Bell was second in discus.

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fortably won the NI Big 12 title, beating out second-place DeKalb. The Knights’ conference Geneseo 10, Sycamore 7: champions included Dylan Geneseo overcame seven er- Kuipers (pole vault), Nathanrors to outlast Sycamore. iel Kucera (400) and Kyle Carter (800), Nate Dyer (shot put) SOFTBALL and Tanner Andrews (triple Kaneland edges Sterling: jump). Kaneland’s 4x800 reAt Sterling, the Knights (19- lay also captured a confer3) won a NI Big 12 crossover ence crown. contest against Sterling, 5-4. With the bases loaded and GIRLS TRACK one out in the seventh inning, Schilling to state: Indian Kaneland pitcher Elissa Eck- Creek freshman Emily Schilert induced a 1-2-3 double ling was a two-event qualifier play to end the game. for the Class 1A state meet in “We were pretty much in the Serena Sectional. Schilcontrol,” Knights coach Bri- ling won the 1,600 in 5:27.61 an Willis said. “They were and took second in the 800 at trying to rally in the bottom 2:25.29. of the seventh after we made Indian Creek freshman it interesting, but we ended it Alexis VanWyhe finished secin nice fashion.” ond in the 300 hurdles at 51.33 Sycamore drops two: At to qualify for state, and sophSycamore, Abby Foulk was omore Chantel Kyler won the 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs as the high jump at 5-2. Spartans lost to Huntley, 6-3. Hinckley-Big Rock junior In Game 2, Bobbieann Gable Kristen Clark was third in was 2 for 3 with a double and the 800, but qualified for the an RBI as the Spartans (9-17) state meet with a time of lost 17-5. 2:25.55. Indian Creek swept: The Timberwolves lost both SOFTBALL games of a doubleheader Hawks fall: Hiawatha lost against St. Edward. Indian to Serena, 4-0, on the road. Creek fell 15-4 in Game 1 and Abby Turner pitched four 21-4 in Game 2. innings, gave up three runs and had eight strikeouts. TaBOYS TENNIS tiana Spung was 1 for 2 for the DeKalb finishes 3rd: At Ro- Hawks, who begin postseason chelle, Yorkville (61), Gen- play this week. eseo (51), DeKalb (48), LaSalle-Peru (43) and Ottawa (40) BASEBALL claimed the top five spots in Serena downs Hiawatha: the NI Big 12 with the tour- Serena defeated Hiawatha, nament wrapping up Satur- 6-2, in a Little Ten Conference day. matchup.

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Hinckley-Big Rock defender Emily Banigan (right) and Aurora Central Catholic midfielder Dania Pulido go after the ball during Saturday’s Class 1A Hinckley-Big Rock Regional championship match in Hickley. The Royals won, 8-1.

Madden scores 3 goals, adds an assist • ROYALS Continued from page B1 The Royals received a huge match from sophomore Jacqueline Madden, who scored three goals and assisted on the first goal of the match, just seven minutes in. “I just tried to finish [Saturday],” Madden said. “I had a couple shots in the first half that I didn’t, but I used the extra touch that we have been working on in the second half and was able to put a couple in.” In a play started by the midfield, Andrea Binkley got the champs on the board by taking a great pass from Madden and putting it low past the diving ACC keeper to make it 1-0. “It was exciting and it gave us the momentum to keep push-

ing,” Binkley said. “To achieve [a regional title] shows our team we’re capable of good things.” H-BR continued to use solid passing and a strong wind at it back the remainder of the first half as Madden scored unassisted in the 17th minute and Paver made it a three-goal match with 6:36 to go before the half off a Binkley assist. The Royals outshot the Chargers 9-1 in the first 40 minutes and 18-4 in the match. H-BR coach Paul Taeuber was happy with the score at the intermission, but thought his club could have held a bigger advantage. “I hate to say this, but we left so many goals on the field in the first half and we addressed that at halftime,” Taeuber said. “We really responded in the final half, even against the wind.”

NIU 1 win shy of MAC title • HUSKIES Continued from page B1 them an 11-5 lead. The Huskies never mustered much of a rally, scoring single runs in the seventh and ninth innings. The loss was relatively inconsequential for the Mid-American Conference West race, because NIU will have to win only one game against Ball State next weekend to clinch the division. The Cardinals are two games behind the Huskies. “I hope guys aren’t panicking,” senior Jamison Wells said. “We keep telling guys, the pressure’s really not on us, the pressure’s on the oth-

er team, let’s keep it that way. We only need one win next weekend, and that’ll clinch the MAC West title.” Although confidence will be key for his pitchers down the stretch, Mathey knows a few tweaks this week might make the difference between winning the MAC West and coming home empty-handed. “We’ve got to get back to the bullpens, we’ve got to get back to our work,” Mathey said. “It’s just about dissecting it, seeing if there are some mechanical things in there. There are a couple of things we’ve picked up, and it’s just about throwing the ball to our locations. We missed a lot of spots, and Eastern Michigan made us pay for it.”

After ACC scored midway through the second half, H-BR responded 90 seconds later on a goal from Anne Klein off a Paver assist. Then the Royals and Madden put the match away as the sophomore forward netted a pair of goals, the second off an assist from Kim Weissinger, just a minute apart to make it 6-1. Paver scored her second goal of the match with nine minutes to play and Taeuber was able to empty his bench. Binkley made it 8-1 with two minutes to go. Jordan Bullard made three saves in goal to earn the win. “Last year was disappointing, so we talked about leaving everything out on the field and the ball will or won’t bounce your way,” Taeuber said. “I was really happy how we played today.”

Hawks looking to break out of funk • H-BR REGIONAL Continued from page B1 Without their top pitchers available and a playoff showdown this week, Hiawatha coach Sean Donnelly said he was sure “neither team wanted to show the other too much.” It was an offensive outburst for the Hawks as sophomore catcher Will Corn (.519 batting average) leads a lineup in a late-season malaise. “Our pitching and defense has been great lately,” Donnelly said. “It’s kept us in games. All we did at practice last week was drill hitting. We’ve been in a funk. Regionals would be a great time to break out of it.”

Yet there still was plenty of talk about that incident between James and Mohammed. Joakim Noah already had shoved Miami’s Chris Andersen after he landed on a driving Nate Robinson late in the first quarter, and things nearly boiled over early in the second. With James dribbling near midcourt, Mohammed reached in to take a foul and stop a potential break. Their arms got tangled. Mohammed fell, and when he got up, he gave James a hard shove to the court. Both players picked up technicals. Mohammed got tossed, making him the third Bulls player to get ejected in the series along with Noah and Taj Gibson. “I don’t need to flop,” James said. “I play an aggressive game. I don’t flop. I’ve never been one of those guys.” It probably is worth noting that James accused the Bulls of crossing the line a few times in late March, when they beat Miami at the United Center to snap Miami’s 27-game win streak. “What I said is what I said, but I don’t want to get involved too much with what everybody else says about us, about me,” he said. “It’s nothing I haven’t heard before in my career. It’s nothing. ... I’m here to play basketball and do whatever it takes for our team to win. So what a coach and players say to me and about me, I don’t really care.”

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Groom is under pressure to change name Dear Abby: My wife’s niece is marrying a wonderful man of Greek descent this summer. Her grandfather insists that his last name is too long and impossible to pronounce. He thinks they need to change the name when they marry. He went so far as to make them call him so he could tell them what he wanted. Then he gave them 10 days to “think about it” and call him back with their answer. He told the mother of the bride that if they don’t change the name, then he’s “just not into the wedding anymore,” implying that he won’t help them pay for the event. Needless to say, this has most of the family shaking their heads and thinking the old man has finally lost it. We understand that this was common practice for families passing through Ellis

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips Island coming to America a century ago, but have you ever heard of this being done for a wedding? Being a therapist, I thought I’d seen and heard it all – until now. Please give us some insight. I’m hoping his “ladyfriend” will read your reply and share it with him. – Can’t Believe It Down South Dear Can’t Believe It: You have described a man who is used to being in control and is not above using his money to manipulate. A century ago when people came to this country through Ellis Island, many of them were escaping discrimination and wanted to leave their past behind them,

which is why they Americanized their names. Others had it done “for” them by government officials who couldn’t understand them when they pronounced their names and wrote down what they thought they heard. (Years ago, in Sioux City, Iowa, my mother knew two brothers who walked through different lines and wound up with the names “Ginsberg” and “Landsberg.” I don’t know which was correct.) Still others were so eager to become “Americans” that they shortened or changed their names for that reason. I sincerely hope no one is expecting Granddad to pay for the upcoming wedding. That he would attempt to blackmail the young couple in this way is shameful. Let’s hope they are mature enough

to ignore him, and that they have a long and happy life together. Opa! Dear Abby: Our youngest daughter will graduate from college next month. The school is 10 hours away by car or a 2 1/2-hour plane ride. There are no direct flights. My husband and I are excited about this special day, and so is his 82-year-old mother. (I’ll call her Ethel.) She mentioned yesterday that she’s excited to go. Abby, Ethel is not a well woman. She has trouble walking, falls occasionally and hasn’t been out of this town for 30 years. She is also hypercritical. She does nothing but complain about other people, her health, this country, etc. Looking after her would be a huge burden. We’d like to attend this milestone event without the

added stress of taking care of her. My husband and I have been married 25 years, and Ethel still complains about me. Because she’s such a handful, we have never taken her to dinner or a movie. How do we (kindly) tell her that what she has in mind is not going to be possible? – Ready To Celebrate in San Diego Dear Ready To Celebrate: You and your husband should tell his mother that graduations in the best of circumstances are stressful events and can be difficult for someone who is unsteady on her feet. You could also mention that seating is limited, because it often is at graduations. Then offer to videotape the ceremony so she doesn’t have to miss it.

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Everybody yawns, and nobody knows why Dear Dr. K: I yawn a lot. My friend said this is a sign my brain isn’t getting enough oxygen. Is that true? Dear Reader: Most of us yawn more often in the early morning and late evening. Does it mean you’re tired? Bored? Not getting enough oxygen? It turns out that we actually know very little about why we yawn. When I was in medical school, one of my teachers speculated that yawning was a response to low oxygen or high carbon-dioxide levels. That theory was fairly common. It was also plausible: When we open our mouths and take in a deep breath, we take oxygen into the body and

ASK DR. K Anthony L. Komaroff expel carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is waste produced by the body’s cells and needs to be eliminated. Unfortunately, the theory that yawning reflects low oxygen or high carbon dioxide levels isn’t true. Yawning occurs even when oxygen and carbon dioxide levels are normal. And research has shown that volunteers do not yawn less after being exposed to high oxygen levels, and do not yawn more after being exposed to high levels of carbon

dioxide. Another myth is that yawning always indicates a need for sleep. It is true that people often yawn as they are ready to retire for the night. But we also yawn when we get up in the morning and at other times during the day. Yawning appears to depend on a variety of factors such as arousal level, distraction, and even seeing someone else yawn. Here are some reasonable explanations I’ve heard for yawning (though none has been proven): • The lungs are full of tiny little air sacs. Not all of them are filled with air. If an air sac remains without air, it

can collapse. When you yawn, you take in more air than with a normal breath. That opens up tiny airways and prevents them from collapsing. This could explain why yawning seems to occur when your breathing is shallow, such as when you’re tired or bored. • Yawning is associated with stretching of the muscles and joints and an increased heart rate. So it may serve as a preparation for an increased level of alertness, especially after a period of relaxation. • Yawning could provide nonverbal communication to others that it is time to relax. Finally, yawning may be

a sign of disease. Although rarely the first sign, excessive yawning has been observed among people with multiple sclerosis, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) and Parkinson’s disease. I say this with trepidation. Please don’t misunderstand: Yawning is not a sign that you have one of these terrible diseases. It is just a sign that you’re human. In fact, we humans are in good company. All mammals and many other animals yawn. Why does a lion yawn? A penguin? We can’t answer that question any better for them than for us.

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A word about the high cost of prom dresses Teens: It’s prom time, and millions of teens are preparing to attend the grandest of all school-sponsored events. As a senior at Emerson High School in Gary, Ind., the only money I needed to have a wonderful experience was about $75. I already owned a dark suit, white shirt, dark tie and black dress shoes. I didn’t need to rent or buy any items of attire. My only expenses were for food after the prom at an upscale restaurant and a flower corsage for my date. Unfortunately, my date’s expenses were significantly higher. She didn’t possess a prom dress, so she and her mother went to Gordon’s Department Store, and after about two hours, purchased

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace a beautiful formal gown. Of course, a new pair of shoes was required to go with the gown. Then she needed an appointment for a fancy new hairdo for the occasion. Her final purchase was the flower for the lapel of my jacket. I do not know what her total expenses were, but they were probably much more than mine. As a high school administrator in the Garden Grove (Calif.) school district, I had the pleasure of attending many proms. When talking

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TODAY – Although you might experience powerful, uncontrollable changes in the year ahead, don’t let these developments overwhelm you. Chances are, they’ll end up proving to be to your benefit. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Nothing worthwhile is likely to be accomplished if you’re too reluctant to compromise. It’ll be your loss – sometimes you need to bend to get what you want. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Though you will admirably want to help someone you see struggling, make sure that the person is legitimately in need of help. He or she may just be faking. CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Complications will arise if you’re so adamant about having your way that you buck the will of the majority. Being the lone dissenter will make you stick out like a sore thumb. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Be careful not to overplay your hand in a collective endeavor. Demanding things be done your way or loudly tooting your own horn could turn supporters into opponents. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Nothing will be gained by arguing with someone whose views differ radically from yours. To make matters worse, it might be about something that neither of you has the power to change. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – If you’re swimming in unfamiliar waters, make sure you have a firm grasp of what’s what. Someone could be trying to take advantage of you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Don’t make a major domestic decision before talking things over with your mate and/or family. Someone in the household might have a better picture of the situation than you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Someone who has neglected to thank you for a previous favor might once again seek your help. What you do is your business, but don’t look for a different ending. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Normally, you’re a pretty cautious person, but today someone might talk you into doing a favor for him or her against your better judgment. Be careful, not sorry. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Have some alternative plans in mind today, just in case you have to scrap your original objective. There’s a chance something might cause you to change course real fast. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Just because someone strongwilled is presenting something to you doesn’t mean you have to do what this person wants. Don’t be awed by his or her force. ARIES (March 21-April 19) – If you’re not careful, you could get yourself in trouble by giving more than you can materially or emotionally afford. Be careful not to overextend yourself in either case.

with the parents of the beautiful prom coeds, many expressed surprise at how much more prom expenses were compared to when they first attended a prom. Parents also noted the vast difference in cost for a daughter to attend the prom than for their son to attend. But all agreed the money was well spent. This prom season, Visa conducted a survey to discover the average amount of money girls and their families will spend to attend this year’s prom. The credit card company conducted a telephone poll of 3,000 families across the country. It was determined that the average family of a daughter attending this year’s prom would

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spend a whopping $1,139, with a focus on attire being the leader in spending. Some families with income under $50,000 will spend as much as $1,245. The percentage of expenses that the parents plan to pay was about 59 percent of the total, while the daughter saved, or earned the rest. This lofty price tag is shocking when compared to a 2008 survey by Seventeen magazine that found that families of girls were planning to spend $566 to make sure their beautiful daughters were even more beautiful for that special evening. Why has the cost of attending the prom become so expensive? According to Visa, the girls have been inspired by celebrities

on the red carpet and influenced by couture photos, so to get the “look” American girls plan to spend more when they shop for the prom this year. However, some communities have shops that have beautiful formal prom dresses that were worn once or twice that can be rented, or purchased at a much-reduced price. Some organizations even see to it that girls who cannot afford a prom dress will be given a little help so they also can shine at the prom! Girls, check to see if your community has such a wonderful shop and have fun at the prom!

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BRIDGE Phillip Alder

Stayman has its various uses When beginners learn bridge, they are usually taught two bidding conventions: Blackwood and Stayman. They might also learn transfers into the majors, a complement of Stayman. This week, let’s look at Stayman in its simplest form and in its extensions. Interestingly, Stayman was not invented by Sam Stayman, but by his then bridge partner, George Rapee. But Stayman wrote the first article published on the convention, and his name stuck. (It was independently devised by Jack Marx from England.) The basic use of Stayman is to find a 4-4 fit in a major suit. Remember, in no-trump, a 4-4 fit will produce at most four tricks. But if that suit is trumps, you will often generate an extra winner by ruffing a loser. (And on a cloudless day, you will gain eight tricks from the suit.) Opener bids one no-trump, and responder replies two clubs. If the opener has one four-card major, he bids two of that suit. If he has two fourcard majors, he rebids two hearts. And if he has no fourcard major, he answers two diamonds. Then the responder judges what to do next. In today’s example, North uses Stayman despite his poor suit to try to find a 4-4 spade fit. When successful, he raises to game. West leads the heart king. This deal is easy if the trumps are 3-2. Win the first trick, cash the two top trumps, and drive out the club ace. Here, South loses only three tricks: one spade, one heart and one club. Finally, observe that three no-trump should be defeated after the heart-king lead.

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