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ARCH ARRIVAL BATAVIA STRUCTURE GETS MIXED REACTIONS. PAGE 9 Sandy Bressner – sbressner@shawmedia.com

Lee Schultz of W.W. Timber helps erect an arch on North River Street in downtown Batavia as part of the Batavia Streetscape project Friday afternoon.

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Chronicle welcomes pair of interns Two interns have joined the Kane County Chronicle reporting team. Michaela Simone, who had previously spent a day in our newsroom during a job shadow, started May 8. And Shea Lazansky started May 22. Michaela is a Geneva resident and attends Indiana University, where she works for the Indiana Daily Student newspaper as a photographer. She is a journalism major. Shea, a resident of Oswego, also is a journalism major. She attends Eastern Illinois University, where she writes and takes photos for The Daily Eastern News. In addition, she works for The Warbler yearbook. Since arriving in our

EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK Kathy Gresey newsroom, both Michaela and Shea have worked closely with our photo editor, Sandy Bressner. On Wednesday, Shea picked up an assignment to shoot Kane County Treasurer David Rickert and Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford speaking about the I-Cash kiosk at the Kane County Treasurer’s Office. That photo appeared on page 2 of Thursday’s paper. “Seeing my photo, it’s like the training that I got is paying off,” said Shea, who will be a senior at Eastern next fall. “[Working in] a real,

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professional newsroom gives me an idea of what to expect when I graduate.” Among the photos that Michaela has taken so far was the shot of St. Charles resident Robin Campbell kissing her 2-year-old daughter, Sabrina, which ran as the “In Focus” feature on page 2 of Friday’s paper. “I was just trying to look for something that was special ... touching,” Michaela said of the photo. “I really worked to capture the

essence of what that day was. I saw those two [at] the swing ... it was so sweet.” Have a photography-related idea for our interns? Michaela can be contacted at msimone@shawmedia. com. Shea can be reached at slazansky@shawmedia.com. “Shea and Michaela have really hit the ground running, and they’re really taking it seriously,” Sandy said. “I like that they have a passion for photography and photojournalism, and they’re ready to learn. So far, they’ve already been doing such a great job.”

• Kathy Gresey is editor of the Kane County Chronicle. Contact her at kgresey@ shawmedia.com or 630-8455368.

CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS Accuracy is important to the Kane County Chronicle, and we want to correct mistakes promptly. Please call errors to our attention by phone, 630-845-5355; email, editorial@kcchronicle. com.

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By JONATHAN BILYK jbilyk@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – A local food processing plant that employs hundreds appears poised to have a new international corporate parent. This week, Smithfield Foods announced it had reached an agreement to sell its operations to Hong Kongbased Shuanghui International Holdings Ltd. The $4.7 billion deal, which is pending regulatory approval, could close in the second half of the year, transferring control of more than 400 farms and brands, including Armour, Eckrich, Smithfield, Farmland and Kretschmar,

among others, to China’s largest meat producer. Locally, Virginia-based Smithfield operates an Armour-Eckrich-branded food processing plant at 410 Kirk Road in St. Charles. The plant employs more than 300 people, according to records kept by the city of St. Charles’ Economic Development Department. In mid-2008, Armour-Eckrich laid off about 100 workers from that St. Charles plant, but didn’t provide a reason for the reductions at the time. The St. Charles plant, along with Smithfield’s other assets, were to be included in the deal. The sale of Smithfield’s op-

erations comes amid pressure from shareholders concerned over years of losses against such competitors as Hormel Foods and Tyson Foods. Smithfield posted a negative return of 18 percent in the last five years, the second-worst performance of any U.S. food company with annual sales of $10 billion or more, according to data compiled by Bloomberg News. Shuanghui also agreed to take on Smithfield’s debt as part of the sale. Smithfield’s senior managers will stay on after Shuanghui completes the acquisition. Smithfield employs about 46,000 workers. “It will be business as usu-

to the rejuvenated area of North River Street between Wilson and State streets. For information, visit www. DowntownBatavia.com or call 630-761-3528.

and Tea will celebrate its grand reopening with a ribbon-cutting event at 11 a.m. today at 8 W. Wilson St., Batavia. There will be live music by Flo Kat. There will be an art show, as well as raffles and drawings. For information, visit www. limestonecoffeetea.com.

al – only better – at Smithfield,” C. Larry Pope, Smithfield’s CEO and president, said in a prepared statement announcing the sale. “We do not anticipate any changes in how we do business operationally in the United States and throughout the world.”

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FACE TIME WITH KELLY WAGNITZ

Where did you grow up? Tinley Park Pets? A cockapoo rescue named Butler. And two bunnies named Blitz and Beans. Who would play you in the movie of your life? Julia Roberts First job? McDonald’s As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to work in criminal law, and I am an investigator with a state agency. I

can’t tell you which one. A book you’d recommend? “The Color of Water: A Black Man’s Tribute to His White Mother,” the autobiography of James McBride Favorite charity? Kids Alive International. The flower sale is to benefit this charity. Hobbies? Bike riding What game show would you be on? “The Amazing Race” Favorite local restaurant? Bien Trucha in Geneva What is an interesting factoid about yourself? I rode my bike 500 miles twice from Minneapolis to Chicago to benefit an AIDS organization.

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Durant House Museum to open today WHAT: Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley has announced that the 1843 Durant House Museum will open its doors for the season. The Durant House will be open to the public from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday and Sunday afternoons through August and just on Sundays in September and October. Donations for children are $1 and for adults are $2. WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. today and Sunday WHERE: LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, which is on Dean Street, a mile west of Randall Road in St. Charles INFO: Visit www.ppfv.org, call 630-3776424 or email duranthouse1843@yahoo. com.

Sugar Grove Farmers Market to begin today WHAT: The Sugar Grove Farmers Market will run from June through September, and the market is rain or shine.

WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon today WHERE: Sugar Grove Village Hall parking lot at Route 30 and Municipal Drive in Sugar Grove INFO: Contact Pat Graceffa at patdangraceffa@gmail.com.

Chop Around the Clock event in Batavia WHAT: The 24th annual Chop Around the Clock event is set and includes haircuts, with all proceeds donated to Ronald McDonald’s Children’s Charities. This 24-hour event will include music, dancing, bake sale, raffles, balloon blowing, bingo, open mic, poetry and hot dogs. WHEN: 4 p.m. Friday and ends at 4 p.m. June 8 WHERE: Foltos Tonsorial Parlor, 7 E. Wilson St., Batavia

Sugar Grove church to meet at John Shields WHAT: Covenant of Grace Orthodox

Presbyterian Church will begin meeting for worship. Nursery is available for the morning service. Also, the church will hold a nature camp program for youths ages 5 to 11, during the week of June 24. WHEN: The church will hold Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. starting this Sunday. Sunday school classes will meet at 11:15 a.m. WHERE: John Shields Elementary, 85 S. Main St., Sugar Grove INFO: Visit www.covofgrace.org or call 630906-9661 for information.

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Casey’s Safe Haven plans adoption event WHAT: Casey’s Safe Haven has planned a dog adoption event. There will be dogs and puppies of all ages and sizes. WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today WHERE: PetSmart, 1512 S. Randall Road, Geneva INFO: Send email to caseysdogs@yahoo.com.

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Cop on Top raises funds for Special Olympics

8LOCAL BRIEFS Public invited to ‘Ask A Lawyer Days’ event The Kane County Bar Association will conduct monthly “Ask A Lawyer Days” during 2013. On the second Saturday of each month, members of the public are encouraged to call 630-762-1900 between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon for a free consultation with a volunteer attorney. This public information service (sponsored by the Kane County Bar Association, and supported by the Illinois State Bar Association) is an opportunity to ask questions and find direction for any legal matters. The next “Ask A Lawyer Day” will be June 8.

There is a very high call volume, so keep trying if the phone lines are busy, as volunteers are not able to retrieve messages left on the voicemail.

Hospice to host program June 10 GENEVA – For adults whose father has died, Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice is offering “Memories of Dad,” an evening of reflecting and remembering, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 10 at FVVH, 200 Whitfield Drive, in Geneva. The program is free, but registration is required by Thursday at 630-232-2233. For information, visit www.fvvh.org.

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St. Charles Police Chief James Lamkin sits on top of the Dunkin’ Donuts on Main Street in St. Charles on Friday for the 11th annual Cop On Top fundraiser. Lamkin stayed on top of Dunkin’ Donuts until noon. Money raised from the event will support the Special Olympics. The St. Charles Police Department earned $3,900 in donations last year. The department set a goal of $4,000 this year.

New Illinois GOP leader will be announced today KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com The State Central Committee of the Illinois Republican Party will announce a new state party chairman today after a closed meeting in which candidates will be considered. The announcement is expected to come at about 3:30 p.m. outside of the Ambassador Ballroom of the Hilton Springfield, 700 E. Adams St., Springfield, according to a

committee spokesman. Members of the public are welcome to listen to the candidates’ opening statements, which will begin at 10 a.m. Each candidate will be given five minutes for opening statements. The search for a new party chairman follows the resignation of Pat Brady of St. Charles, who stepped down May 7 after four years. Brady said he stepped down because he had other professional and political

goals. Also, he said he would focus on his wife’s health, because she has been fighting cancer for the past two years. The effort to oust Brady was led, in part, by new state Sen. Jim Oberweis, R-Sugar Grove. A key issue was Brady’s support of same-sex marriage, which Oberweis said was contrary to the party line. Brady had acknowledged his Republican support had diminished in recent months.

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76/54 McHenry Statistics through 4 p.m. yesterday Belvidere 80/56 Temperatures Waukegan 76/55 76/55 High/low ....................................... 75°/63° Normal high ......................................... 76° Rockford Crystal Lake Deerfield Record high .............................. 91° (2010) Algonquin 74/55 79/56 80/56 80/55 Normal low .......................................... 55° Hampshire Record low ............................... 42° (1992) Schaumburg 78/55 Elgin 80/56 Peak wind .............................. S at 18 mph 80/55 DeKalb Precipitation 79/56 Tri-Cities Chicago 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. ........... 0.47” 79/56 80/58 Month to date ................................... 3.08” Normal month to date ....................... 4.01” Oak Park Year to date .................................... 18.14” 81/57 Aurora Normal year to date ........................ 13.40” Dixon 74/55

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Sunday Hi Lo W 64 44 c 68 43 c 62 44 c 64 44 c 66 43 c 64 39 c 71 49 c 64 44 c

Today Hi Lo W 80 57 t 79 53 t 78 56 t 80 54 t 80 57 t 80 55 t 80 56 t 76 55 t

City Kankakee Kenosha La Salle Morris Munster Naperville Tinley Park Waukegan

Sunday Hi Lo W 69 43 c 62 40 c 69 46 c 69 46 c 64 43 c 66 44 c 66 45 c 61 42 c

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

Pollen Count Data as of Friday

Fld: flood stage. Prs: stage in feet at 7 a.m Friday. Chg: change in previous 24 hours. Station Fld Prs Chg Station Fld Prs Chg Montgomery........... 13..... 11.75..... +0.09 Algonquin................. 3....... 1.85..... +0.01 New Munster, WI .... 19....... 8.24...... -0.05 Burlington, WI ........ 11....... 7.97..... +0.07 Princeton .............. 9.5....... 7.28..... +0.05 Dayton ................... 12....... 7.45...... -0.41 Waukesha ................ 6....... 4.63...... -0.11 McHenry .................. 4....... 2.08..... +0.10

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Today City Hi Lo W Louisville 82 70 t Miami 88 75 t Milwaukee 79 54 t Minneapolis 68 47 t Nashville 86 71 t New Orleans 88 73 t New York City 90 73 s Oklahoma City 83 58 pc Omaha 67 47 sh Orlando 88 72 t Philadelphia 92 73 s Phoenix 106 83 s Pittsburgh 86 68 t St. Louis 80 59 t Salt Lake City 75 54 s San Francisco 71 52 s Seattle 70 51 s Washington, DC 90 72 s

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Thompson eighth-graders to hold ceremony By ASHLEY RHODEBECK arhodebeck@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – Until the beginning of this school year, Thompson Middle School parent Lisa Breen was unaware that St. Charles School District 303 decided 2012 would be the last year its middle schools would hold eighth-grade graduations. When she heard this news, she said efforts were made to have Thompson reconsider. “Granted, yes, we expect

Parents, community rally to give students graduation them to finish eighth grade, but it’s a milestone,” Breen said. “They worked really hard, and I think they need to be acknowledged for their accomplishments.” Superintendent Don Schlomann said the tradition of eighth-grade graduation began years ago, when it was more common for students to stop their education after eighth grade.

The district decided in 2010 to end the ceremony after the 2012 year, he said, adding it is up to each middle school to plan its own eighth-grade celebrations. Eighth-grade events include a breakfast and honors assembly Tuesday at Haines Middle School and a yearbook signing and luncheon Monday at Thompson, according to the district.

As a way to give Thompson students individual recognition, Breen said, parents have planned a celebration Monday night with the help of the community. “Our celebration all started with the generosity of Mr. Ron Onesti from the Arcada Theatre,” Breen said in an email. “I inquired about cost and availability, and Mr. Onesti graciously offered his time

and use of the Arcada Theatre.” Onesti confirmed by email that he did offer use of the downtown venue for free. “They were in trouble,” he wrote. Additionally, Breen said, The Giving Moon will provide live entertainment, and the Gordon Flesch Company in Geneva has offered to print certificates for each student. “The community has really come together to make this special for our eighth-graders,” Breen said.

Questions raised about H.C. Storm’s art, music program By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com BATAVIA – H.C. Storm Elementary School parent Ellen Knautz is concerned the school’s art and music program will suffer because they will lose their specialized classrooms starting this fall. Increased enrollment has

led to space constraints, and the art and music rooms will be used as regular classroom space. “While H.C. Storm has wonderful art and music teachers, they cannot teach as effectively in student classrooms compared to rooms customized for their subject,” Knautz told school board members Tuesday.

Knautz has a second-grader attending H.C. Storm School. Knautz said when she met with Tim McDermott, H.C. Storm school principal, and Brad Newkirk, the district’s chief academic officer, they could not assure her that the change was for only one year. Former Rotolo Middle School teacher Dottie Solo-

mon also voiced concerns to school board members that with the changes, “students are less likely to have classroom instruments available to them.” Knautz said she also was concerned about the quality of education the students will receive at H.C. Storm compared to the other five elementary schools.

“Construction because of space issues is only occurring at H.C. Storm over the summer,” she said. “Adding rooms for intervention at the expense of the children whose teachers use this space every day to supplement the classroom experience can’t possibly be the ideal solution for the space issues at H.C. Storm.”

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GOOD NATURED Pam Otto Once aboard a host, be it mouse or man, ticks usually take their time finding a feeding site. As a somewhat seasoned traveler, I totally can relate; maybe you can, too. Whenever I find myself in a new town, I never like to eat at the first place I see. Instead, I cruise around a bit in hopes of finding a place that’s clean, has good food and, ideally, no wait for seating. Although ticks use a slightly different set of criteria, they have the same objective in mind. They’re looking for a place where they can anchor themselves (using not only their piercing, clingy mouthparts, but also a glue-like substance appropriately called cement) for a few days and feed undisturbed. Really any body part is fair game, but areas where blood supplies are richest (i.e. the head and neck regions, are preferred). American dog ticks (Dermacentor variabilis) are our area’s most common tick. Although they may superficially resemble the “deer” or black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis) – a species frequently cited as a vector for Lyme disease – they have many significant differences. Dog ticks typically are brown, with a pattern that varies with gender. Females have a light-colored semicir-

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The male (left) and female dog ticks. cle behind the head, while males have a striped pattern. (Remember it this way – ladies have necklaces while guys wear suspenders.) Deer ticks, meanwhile, are darker in color. The females look like a small watermelon seed that’s had its wider end dipped in reddish-brown paint. Males are basically all dark, with little or no discernible pattern. Even though it’s the deer ticks that have been linked to Lyme disease, all ticks have the potential to transmit pathogens once they’ve dug in and attached. To minimize the chance of ticks getting too comfortable at Café du Your, follow these simple steps: • Wear closed-toe shoes and socks when heading outdoors, and long pants and a long-sleeved shirt that are light in color. Ticks show up better against light colors. The quicker you spot one, the quicker you can get rid of it. • Tuck your pant legs into your socks. Yes, it looks

8LOCAL BRIEFS Lunch, learn session set ST. CHARLES – A lunch and learn session is set from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Wasco Nursery and Garden Center, 41W781 Route 64, St. Charles. The topic will be “Drought Tolerant Perennials,” presented by Marlene Frisbie from Hoffie Nursery. She will present suggestions for drought tolerant perennials that will still provide an array of

geeky, but it seals up two main areas where ticks can gain access to your skin. Want to up the safety and geek quotient? Tape the juncture where the pants and socks meet. • Apply an insect repellent to shoes and socks, around the waist and on exposed skin. Most insect repellents recommended for use against mosquitoes usually work well against ticks. • Examine yourself and your pets carefully for ticks and try to find them before they attach. • Remove attached ticks using tweezers. Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible and pull using a slow, steady motion. No twisting. Then disinfect the bite area. Avoid any method that might alarm the tick – this includes burning it with a match, or covering it with

Vaseline or nail polish. An alarmed tick is more likely to regurgitate and cause infection. Dispose of ticks by wrapping them in tape or placing in a small vial of alcohol for later identification. Note: A few days ago, when I began this column, ticks were everywhere. One particularly notable day, I found 26 dog ticks crawling on my clothing and legs; another time the array also included a deer tick. Thankfully, all were found before they attached. But on Friday, I went out to photograph a few specimens and ... nothing. I walked through tall grass; I pushed through shrubs. My coworker Denis even went out asparagus hunting, and came back with lots of tender green spears but, alas, not a single tick. Perhaps they are starting to subside, as they usually do, after their initial spring rush. Or maybe the recent wind and rain temporarily knocked them back. Or, maybe they’re just biding their time, watching the clock ... tick, tick, tick ...

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

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Club to host free seminar BATAVIA – The Tri-Cities Mothers of Twins and Triplets Club is hosting a free public

seminar on “Planning Your Student’s Future,” from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Thursday at Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. Presenters from Career Vision and Lighthouse College Planning will discuss how to select the right major, college and price. To reserve a seat and obtain a free college packet, call 630-907-9830 or visit www. lighthousecollegeplanning.com.

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To paraphrase Abe Lincoln, you can’t fool all the people all the time, but if you want to gross ’em out every time, you only have to mention one word. Ticks. Few creatures have the potential to repulse more people than this small member of the class Arachnida. About the size and shape of a small watermelon seed, these critters really aren’t any more offensive-looking than your average invertebrate. They do however have one unfortunate habit: They require a blood meal during each phase of their development. Here’s a little bit of background. The tick life cycle has four distinct stages: egg; larva, which has six legs; nymph, which has eight legs; and adult, also with eight legs. To “graduate” from one stage to the next, the tick must find an appropriate host, feed, drop off and molt. Unlike mosquitoes, where only the female takes blood because she needs it to complete her egg-laying cycle, both male and female ticks feed on blood; however, only the female becomes grossly engorged. However, since ticks can’t fly or jump, they’ve really got to depend on luck for this entire process to work. This time of year, they’re hanging out on the tips of grass blades and the leaves of shrubs, hoping against hope that a host will come along. Should an animal or person brush past, hot diggity, the gravy train has arrived!

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ABOVE: Eighth-graders from Thompson Middle School in St. Charles spread mulch across the playground at Lincoln Park in St. Charles as a part of an end-of-the-year community service activity. Students also visited Davis Park and Baker Field Park, both in St. Charles, to spread mulch. LEFT: Morgan York, 14, shovels mulch at Lincoln Park in St. Charles. York said the students chose this service activity as a way to give back to the community. “The mulch was getting old, so we thought we’d come and bring new mulch,” he said.

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Controversial arch arrives

• Saturday, June 1, 2013 Sandy Bressner – sbressner@shawmedia.com

Workers erect an arch on North River Street in downtown Batavia as part of the Batavia Streetscape project Friday afternoon.

Mixed reaction greets installation of structure in Batavia By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com BATAVIA – Employees from W.W. Timbers on Friday afternoon worked to put the final touches on the controversial $116,000 arch that is being installed on North River Street in downtown Batavia as part of that street’s newly completed streetscape project. Some residents and aldermen have criticized the project for its cost, as well as the project’s design. The arch was installed at the intersection of River and Wilson streets at the entrance to North River Street, which last year was transformed into a curbless street where pedestrians have pri-

ority over cars. “It looks pretty much the way I thought it would be,” said newly elected 4th Ward Alderman Jamie Saam as she watched workers put metal panels in place as part of the arch. “For me, it was more the cost, not the design. It will be something that draws attention, that’s for sure. The original amount of $55,000 sounded more reasonable.” Originally, $55,000 was allocated toward the project’s cost, Batavia city engineer Noel Basquin said. That number was not meant to be an estimate of the project’s cost, he said. Basquin said the arch’s cost – including lights – is $116,000. The arch is 15 feet high at its lowest point,

which will allow oversized trucks to clear it, he said. “The lights are ordered,” he said. “It should be lit in the next couple of weeks.” Batavia resident Sylvia Keppel, who helped stage a protest in April against the installation of the arch, said the arch looks worse than the proposed rendering. “It’s hideous,” she said. “I think we are going to be the laughingstock of the Tri-Cities. It draws all the attention to the arch, instead of the street. It doesn’t blend at all with the buildings or the brick street.” She said she also still was concerned about the arch’s price tag. “It is a waste of our tax dollars,” she said.

“It looks better than the rendering. I think it really brings together the whole corridor. It certainly is an attention-getter.” Joi Cuartero Batavia MainStreet executive director The arch features a metal halo on top of wooden supports. W.W. Timbers is well known in the architectural industry for working with wood and metal structures and completed the addition to the band shelter at the Peg Bond Center, Basquin said. “It’s looking better than I

thought it would,” Basquin said. “I think a lot of people will be pleasantly surprised.” Batavia MainStreet Executive Director Joi Cuartero agreed. “It looks better than the rendering,” she said. “I think it really brings together the whole corridor. It certainly is an attention-getter.” Cuartero said she is glad the arch is in place before the Batavia Farmers Market moves to its new location on North River Street, which starts June 8. The market was located on South Water Street in downtown Batavia. “Anything we can do to help draw attention to the activities on the street is very helpful,” Cuartero said.

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8OBITUARIES MIKE ‘WHITEY’ PROCTOR Died: May 30, 2013; in Green Bay, Wis. STURGEON BAY, Wis. – Mike “Whitey” Proctor, 60, of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., previously of Elburn, passed from this life to eternal life Thursday, May 30, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay, Wis., after a brief illness. The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, with a

service to celebrate his life at 8 p.m. at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn. A memorial service will be at a later date in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Janet. For information, call the funeral home at 630-365-6414 or visit www.conleycare.com. Arrangements handled with care by Conley Funeral Home. Please sign the guest book at www.legacy.com/kcchronicle.

8FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Robert Charles Arbizzani: A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at United Methodist Church of Geneva, 211 Hamilton St., followed by a gathering of family and friends in the Fellowship Hall. The family will then host a reception at The Little Owl/Flagstone at 101-105 W. State St., Geneva. Majel Summers Siegrist Drake: A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at Congregational United Church of Christ in St. Charles. Interment will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Jacksonville.

Obituary deadline The deadline for obituary notices is 4 p.m. for the next day’s edition. Obituaries can be emailed to obits@ kcchronicle.com. For more information, contact news editor Al Lagattolla at alagattolla@shawmedia.com. John “Packy” Allan Paschal: A celebration of life will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Bootleggers Bar, Grill, and Pizza, 107 Main St., Maple Park.

8LOCAL BRIEFS Trolley museum will present ‘Rails to Victory’ SOUTH ELGIN – “Rails to Victory” will be presented during the weekend of June 8 and 9 at the Fox River Trolley Museum, 361 S. LaFox St. (Illinois Route 31) in South Elgin. Five times each day, at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., riders can take a trolley tour of Occupied France, recreating the European interurban rail line that ran between Paris and Rouen, along the Seine River, during the summer of 1944. While the performance is family-friendly, it is not recommended for the very young who may be upset by loud noises, theatrical gunfire and battle re-enacting. Tickets and “French ID papers” for all rides are $15, and can be purchased online at www.foxtrolley.org or at the museum on the day of the

event. Tickets for regular museum operations will not be honored at this special event. Admission to the grounds is free both days. There also will be an All-American Girls Baseball game at 7 p.m. June 8. For information, call 847-6974676.

Fundraiser to benefit Shakespeare on Clark BATAVIA – A fundraiser to benefit Shakespeare on Clark is set in Batavia. An event, “Not the ‘S’ Word,” takes place at 7:30 p.m. June 14 at All Dressed Up Costumes, 901 N. Batavia Ave., Batavia. The event is a night of food, music, comedy and drinks, featuring Acid Reflux Comedy and musical guests. For information, visit www. shakespeareonclark.com.

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BATAVIA – A bird walk is set for 8 a.m. today at Nelson Lake/ Dick Young Forest Preserve, which is on Nelson Lake Road, south of Main Street and west of Randall Road, in Batavia. For information, call 630-896-3219.

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Sugar Grove church starts summer hours Sunday SUGAR GROVE – Sugar Grove United Methodist Church will begin its summer hours Sunday. The church will begin its outdoor services at 8 a.m. at its property at 4S633 Harter Road, Sugar Grove. A 9:30 a.m. service will be at the church at 176 Main St., Sugar Grove. For information, call 630-466-4501.

NORTH AURORA – The fourth annual North Aurora Community Parade, hosted by the North Aurora Mothers Club, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday. The parade kicks off at Clocktower Plaza, at the corner of Randall Road and Oak Street, North Aurora, and heads east to Island Park on the riverfront. This year’s theme is “One Village, Many Faces.” After the parade, the North Aurora River District Alliance will sponsor a party with food vendors, family-friendly activities, and the annual rubber duck race.

Classic vehicle show on tap Sunday in Big Rock BIG ROCK – A community celebration is scheduled for Sunday when Big Rock Historical Society hosts a classic (1988 or better) car, truck, tractor and motorcycle show at Plowman’s Park, 48W508 Hinckley Road, Big Rock. This family-friendly event will feature a bags tournament, a special display of antique fire trucks, train rides by the Prairie State Train Club, Lions Club strawberry shortcake dessert and 5B’s BBQ pork chop or chicken dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Attendees can also visit the Big Rock Historical Society Museum between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and catch special events at Big Rock Library. For information, email bbaie1@

Retail career fair planned for next week in Geneva GENEVA – Art Van Furniture, a new store moving to Batavia, is hosting a retail career fair in Geneva from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday; from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday; and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. The career fair will be held at the Fairfield Inn & Suites, 2096 Bricher Road, Geneva. The company is recruiting for positions including sales manager, store manager, commission sales associate, customer service, store warehouse and store housekeeping. For information, call 888-9878190 or visit www.artvan.com/ careers.

Sign up now for Elburn Chamber’s golf outing ELBURN – The Elburn Chamber of Commerce golf outing is set for Thursday at Hughes Creek Golf Club, 1749 Spring Valley Drive, Elburn. Registration begins at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start set for noon. Participants can opt for a golf and a steak dinner for $125, golf only for $95 and a steak dinner only for $35. The dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. There will be a silent auction and door prizes, and the chamber is seeking gift certificates from businesses. For information, call 630-365-4400 or 630-365-6569.

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North Aurora’s annual parade set for Sunday

ST. CHARLES – Discover all the mysteries by finding clues about the Beith House in St. Charles, starting from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at 8 Indiana St., St. Charles. Look for clues about the house’s past and learn about how William Beith and his family lived in the home in the 19th century. After finding clues about the house, dig around in the archeology box outside. The museum is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through August. Donations are appreciated at $2 for adults and $1 for children. For information, visit www.ppfv. org, email info@ppfv.org or call 630-377-6424.

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ST. CHARLES – A St. Charles woman faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence and endangering the life of a child, after St. Charles police said she allowed her 8-year-old son to drive her vehicle. Cathleen A. Sams, 48, of the 200 block of Fairview Drive, was charged May 25 with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent, failure to signal, permitting an unauthorized person to drive and endangering the life or health of a child. According to the police report, a St. Charles police officer observed Sams exit the passenger side of her Ford Escape while stopped at a stop sign at the intersection of Oak Street and 19th Street in St. Charles shortly before 7 p.m. May 25. Sams entered the driver’s

side of the vehicle and proceeded to make a right-hand turn onto 19th Street without using a signal. The officer stopped Sams for not using her turn signal and noticed that the only other person in the vehicle was an 8-year-old male, says the report. The officer asked Sams why she was letting an 8-yearold drive the vehicle, Cathleen A. and Sams reSams sponded that the boy was only driving for a short while from her home on Fairview Drive to the corner of 19th and Oak streets, and that he had asked to drive. The officer noticed that Sams had glassy eyes, an odor of alcohol on her breath and was slurring her speech, according to the report. She told police that she had two beers while she was at home, and the officer con-

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OPINIONS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Frustration To the Editor: A couple of weeks ago, a male robin staked out his territory and started to attack my house, as he saw his reflection in my windows and perceived it as another robin encroaching on his turf. It was frustrating and painful to watch the bird fly into the window over and over again to no avail. We put up streamers on the windows and did what we could to try to persuade the bird to stop the attacks. Fortunately, he found his mate or else came up with another solution to his problem. The Illinois House and Senate have been working on trying to solve the pension crisis that is causing the state’s credit rating to be lowered and deficit to spiral higher – a problem that previous legislatures caused by not funding their portion of the pension obligations. But like that robin, they keep coming up with the same solution over and over again. They want to punish current teachers by making them pay more into the retirement system and take away money from annuitants by reducing benefits that they have contractually and constitutionally earned. And each time they introduce the same legislation, it gets defeated over and over by legislators that see its constitutional flaws and inequities. It has been said that we don’t have a pension problem, we have a revenue problem, and we need leaders who can reasonably work through this crisis without blinders on, and structure a solution that is right for Illinois.

WRITING TO US The Kane County Chronicle welcomes original letters on public issues. Letters must include the author’s full name, home address and day and evening telephone numbers. We limit letters to 400 words. All letters are subject to editing for length and clarity at the sole discretion of the editor. Letters can be emailed to letters@ kcchronicle.com, faxed to 630-444-1641 and mailed to Letters, Kane County Chronicle, 333 N. Randall Road, Suite 2, St. Charles IL 60174.

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Lessons learned: The Batavia High School survey That Batavia High School officials say they were seeking to identify and help at-risk students when they developed an in-class survey that was distributed in April is laudable. The method they used, however, could have been better. Unless parents opted out their children in advance, students at Batavia High School were asked to complete a survey – which was created with their names already printed on them – in which personal questions were posed, such as whether they engaged in drinking or drug use. Since then, John Dryden, a social studies teacher at the school, has

been reprimanded for warning students that they had a Fifth Amendment right not to incriminate themselves before taking the questionnaire. His actions have resulted in a day of docked pay. While district documents show that Dryden has been disciplined in the past for comments he has made to students, this matter is of a different nature. Dryden was educating students about their rights. Underage drinking is a crime, as is engaging in the use of illegal drugs – topics the survey broached. Students – indeed, everyone – should be careful when providing such personal in-

formation about themselves, especially when they are so clearly identified. Did these surveys need to have student names printed on them? Many in the community are asking that question. Although School District 101 Superintendent Jack Barshinger has said the students wouldn’t face criminal consequences as a result of their survey answers, it’s understandable that some students – and their parents – still would be uncomfortable with honest answers about illegal activity being written on the questionnaires. Talking to students one-on-one would likely be more effective and – in a

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literal and figurative sense – less black and white. Also in question is the timing of the survey, given in April. What meaningful help could the district provide to at-risk students in the time remaining during the school year? Perhaps the manner in which Dryden delivered the warning to students wasn’t ideal, but it’s difficult to believe that his actions in this case rise to the level of a behavior problem. It’s the job of a social studies teacher to teach students about their rights. In the notice to remedy that was issued to Dryden, officials state that “it is

unknown how many students who may be in need of emotional or social interventions will go without available assistance or interventions” because they followed Dryden’s directions. But more ways to help students do exist. Districts employ counselors. And certainly teachers, officials and classmates could observe behavior that raises concerns. We want local school districts to try and help students in need. But we are not alone in questioning whether District 101 made the most effective choice in tackling that objective through its survey.

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A classic small town Where local government is concerned, Batavia needs to clean house. There are too many complacent, self-serving individuals in charge. We need public servants who are willing to listen to and serve the people, public officials who don’t bend the rules to fit their own agenda. We need to restore what we have and stop trying to build bigger and better. Batavia is one of the few classic small towns left. Let’s keep it that way. No more radical changes, please.

Build a restaurant I’m responding to “How about a park?” in Geneva, where the Mill Race Inn is. A park has to be kept up. You’re going to pay to have it done. If you have any children’s equipment, that has to be paid for by Geneva’s taxpayers. I say, build a restaurant. It brings income to the community and also the taxpayers don’t have to put a dime in it. Forget the parks.

Build a park I agree with the caller who proposed that the best use of the Mill Race Inn is a park and not a restaurant or condos. We have more than enough of those. Many cities have had the vision to

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develop their riverfront properties into park-like settings that lure tourists and benefit all residents. Why not include the Hillquist property that has been vacant for years? It is unlikely that it could ever be developed commercially because of lack of parking. Come on, Geneva, we can take a stand right now for preserving one of our community’s finest assets for the benefits of this and future generations. Call your park district, alderperson or forest preserve representative and tell them we want a riverside park and not more condos or restaurants.

Leave the speed limit alone I’m calling about the article I read in Saturday’s paper, with Jim Oberweis saying that the 70 mph speed limit will allow people to legally be able to drive like that. I’ve got news for you ... people are going to drive much higher and faster than that. I’ve gone down Interstate 90 the past two weekends because I have a camper. I am constantly amazed by how people pass me as if I’m just sitting there. I’m doing the speed limit through the construction zones. I think this is a bad idea, and this is one of the reasons I didn’t vote for this fool.

There’s no opposition To “Where is the [opposition]?” in Batavia, there is none. Did you ever hear of the political term, the town is sewed up? Chicago was like that during Daley’s time.

A change is needed I’m reading Saturday’s edition,

and in there, the Batavia aldermen approved reappointments. One of the aldermen, who shall remain nameless, said, I wouldn’t want to just rubberstamp what the mayor says, and that is in quotations. The problem with Batavia is that we have had a mayor here who has been in here 30-plus years. I have lived in Batavia for over 25 years, and I do feel that a change is needed. Our taxes are rising. We aren’t getting any more services for what is getting done. And the fact of the matter is our mayor, even though he is a native Batavian, needs to be replaced with someone who has a vision for the future because he’s embroiled in the past. I concur with the alderman who spoke out; I wouldn’t want to just rubberstamp what the mayor says.

The Batavia controversy The controversy over the Batavia High School teacher shows how truly uninformed the teacher and the protesters are. The teacher should have known that the Fifth Amendment does not apply to any student. If it did then there would be no tests, those are real self-incriminations, or surveys, which started the controversy. Then the protesters should have known, like contacting the school board, that all school tests and surveys are controlled within the school district and not released to the public. Perhaps the teacher and the protesters should have been more worried about their Miranda rights than the Bill of Rights because they certainly do not understand the latter.

Concert for a Cure switches venue to Arcada Theatre By BRENDA SCHORY bschorty@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – The seventh annual Concert for a Cure will change its format and location, organizers say, from an all-day outdoor event to an indoor evening concert. The Paul Ruby Foundation for Parkinson’s Research is working with Ron Onesti, owner of the Arcada Theatre 105 E. Main St., St. Charles, for a concert at 8 p.m. Aug. 2 featuring the Steve Augeri Band – former lead singer of the band Journey – with special guest Noah’s Arcade, at the concert. Augeri was lead singer of Journey from 1998 to 2006. He will be performing hits Journey was famous for, such as “Don’t Stop Believing,” “Any Way You Want It” and “Wheels in the Sky.” All profits from the concert ticket sales will benefit Parkinson’s research through the Paul Ruby Foundation. Spokeswoman Meagan Holbrook said it was time for a change, as the concert had been held at Tanna Farms Golf Course in Blackberry Township. “We thought it was a good opportunity to collaborate, and [Onesti] was

nice enough to go for that,” Holbrook said. “We were excited about being able to change the format after having done the same thing for six years. We enjoyed the past six years at the golf course … it’s always been fun, the whole community comes out, but we just wanted to switch things up and see how it goes.” The goal is to raise about $100,000, Holbrook said. The charity already has raised $50,000 from an earlier fundraiser. Paul Ruby, the general manager at the Herrington Inn and Spa in Geneva, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2006 when he was 42. The progressive neuro-degenerative disorder is characterized by tremors and more common among those 60 and older. Ruby started the Paul Ruby Foundation to push for a cure. The foundation has donated more than $500,000 for Parkinson’s research projects at Northwestern University’s Parkinson’s Disease and Movements Disorders Center. For information about the foundation’s work, or to find out how to volunteer, email dawn@paulrubyfoundation.org, or visit www.paulrubyfoundation. org.

8LOCAL BRIEF Batavia Green Walk set for June 15 BATAVIA – An event, the Batavia Green Walk, takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 15 on River Street in Batavia. The event includes mini lectures, booths, art and kids activities, food and more. It is part of a full day of activities, beginning at 7 a.m.

with the United Way 5K Dash With Dad, at the Batavia Riverwalk, which is at Houston Street and Island Avenue, Batavia. Then there will be extended hours for the Batavia Farmers Market, which will be open until 2 p.m. For information, visit www. downtownbatavia.com.

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I am outraged at the waste of taxpayer money in Batavia once again. It is time to stop playing the ostrich game, and get their heads out of the sand. Putting the names on the forms and expecting to learn anything? Who is responsible for this? Batavia High School is fortunate to have this outstanding educator on its staff who truly cares and knows how to help the youth of today.

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GENEVA Jean Gaines (far left), president of Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns (far right) help Sweet Natalie’s owner, Ilene Keivel, cut the ribbon to officially open her shop at 228 S. Third St. in Geneva. Photo provided

• Two cellphones valued at $1,298 were reported stolen Monday, May 6, from a display case at HH Gregg, 710 Commons Drive. • David E. Del Guidice, 19, of the 1100 block of Center Street, Geneva, was charged Monday, May 27, with underage drinking, leaving the scene of a property damage accident and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. According to police accident reports, Del Guidice drove his 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse east on Kaneville Road at 5 a.m., crossed over the double yellow lines on an east/southeast curve, lost control and entered the parking lot of Fox Valley Orthopedics, 2525 Kaneville Road, veered south on the sidewalk, hit and sheared a light pole then came to rest on a concrete light pole anchor. Del Guidice fled on foot, but police caught him and charged him. • Joshua J. Moran, 36, of the 100 block of Lexington Avenue, South Elgin, was charged with driving under the influence, driving with a blood-alcohol content more than .08 percent and was ticketed ticket for improper parking on the roadway. • John A. Lardas III, 20, of the 800 block of Sterling Avenue, Geneva, was charged Sunday, May 26, with underage drinking and speeding. • Windows at Harrison Street School, 201 N. Harrison St., were reported damaged Friday, May 24. According to police reports, four feet of weather stripping and molding was removed from windows making them loose. The cost to repair them was estimated at $100.

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com GENEVA – Aldermen recommended approving a new 12-month contract for tree trimming to DeMar Tree and Landscape Service Inc., of St. Charles, recently, at a cost of nearly $100,000. DeMar was the lower of two bids received, at a price of $125 per hour. The other bid was from

Asplundh of Burr Ridge, at a price of $141.78 per hour. The city has $97,965 set aside for tree trimming in its 2013-14 budget. The contract is for one year with an option to extend it for a second and third year. Aldermen acting as the Committee of the Whole made the recommendation, but the City Council will take final action.

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• Thirty to 40 shopping carts valued at nearly $5,000 were reported stolen Friday, May 24, from behind Best Buy, 1876 S. Randall Road. • Darryl G. Hudson, 19, of the 0N500 block of Marks Place, Blackberry Township, was charged Saturday, May 25, with illegal possession of alcohol by a minor and speeding. • Ian M. Crawford, 18, of the 1400 block of South Ninth Street, St. Charles, was charged Saturday, May 25, with possession of drug equipment. In the same incident, Wesley J. Pasholk, 19, of the 38W300 block of Heatherfield Drive, Elgin Township, was charged with possession of drug equipment and 2.5 grams of marijuana. • Three windows valued at $900 were reported broken Tuesday, May 14, at Heartland Elementary School, 3300 Heartland Drive, Geneva. • Jason M. Point, 39, of the 1000 block of Pleasant Street, DeKalb, was charged Tuesday, May 21, with possession of drug paraphernalia, driving with a revoked license and speeding. • Douglas W. Komes, 55, a homeless man whose last known address was in St. Charles, was charged Monday, May 20, with criminal trespass to property after being told to leave, a misdemeanor. According to police reports, Komes was going through the garbage bins behind 600 Geneva Commons and was told to leave. Police warned him about trespassing, and Komes began yelling obscenities and said he’d have to be beat up to leave, so officers arrested him. • Danielle Rose Evans, 21, of the

1100 block of West Wilson Street, Batavia, was charged Friday, May 17, with driving under the influence, driving with a blood-alcohol content more than .08 percent and leaving the scene of a property damage accident. According to a crash report, Evans hit a parked car at 1492 S. Randall Road, 300 feet north of Christina Lane. • Kelly E. Dunn Jr. , 22, of the 0-100 block of Parkside Drive, was charged Tuesday, May 14, with possession of 2.5 grams of marijuana. • Gregory E. French, 45, of the 600 block of Shepherd Lane, Geneva, was charged Saturday, May 18, with disorderly conduct. • A construction cart dolly valued at $600 was reported stolen Thursday, May 16, from the construction site of a new cancer treatment center, 304 S. Randall Road. • Zachery T. Duncan, 18, of the 2400 block of Canal Street, Blue Island, was charged Monday, May 13, with underage drinking. • Jacob J. Ainsworth, 25, of the 100 block of South Barton Trail, Batavia, was charged Sunday, May 19, with driving under the influence, driving with a blood-alcohol content more than .08 percent and improper lane use. • Karah M. Deutsch, 26, of the 0S800 block of Spring Green Way, Geneva Township, was charged Sunday, May 19, with driving under the influence, driving with a blood-alcohol content more than .08 percent and improper lane use. • A global positioning system valued at $300 was reported stolen Sunday, May 19, from a car parked in the 1200 block of Galway Court.

Fifth annual Ride and Rally Against Cancer set ELBURN – Motorcyclists are invited to the fifth annual Ride and Rally Against Cancer event, starting with a breakfast event at 9 a.m. June 23 at Knucklehead’s Tavern, 108 E. North Ave., Elburn. The first bikes will leave Knucklehead’s at 11 a.m. and will end at Fatsoz, 959 Villa St., Elgin. The event benefits the Andrea Lynn Cancer Fund. The event will include all types of motorcycles – supporters in cars are welcome, too. Details are available at

www.rideandrally.org. Registration fees for this event are $25 per bike and $15 per additional passenger. Registration is available on the Ride and Rally website – riders can save $5 by registering online by June 21. For information about the organization, visit the Andrea Lynn Cancer Fund website at www.andrealynn.org.

Geneva library closed June 23 for parade GENEVA – The Geneva Public Library will be closed for the Swedish Days Parade on June 23.

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TOP RIGHT: Batavia High School seniors enter the Northern Illinois University Convocation Center in DeKalb. SECOND FROM TOP: Chanelle Gibson addresses her class. THIRD FROM TOP: Batavia High School seniors line up before entering the Convocation Center. ABOVE: Seniors enter the Convocation Center. TOP: Batavia High School seniors throw their caps in the air Friday. ABOVE: Isabel Lukens hugs a friend after the ceremony.

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ST. CHARLES NORTH KNOCKS OFF OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST IN A THREE-GAME THRILLER TO ADVANCE TO STATE SEMIFINAL. PAGE 22 Sean King for Shaw Media

St. Charles North celebrates its 25-22, 24-26, 27-25 victory Friday over Oak Park-River Forest during its state quarterfinal match in Hoffman Estates.

Strong showing Reggie Golden made a strong home debut with the Kane County Cougars, inishing with two hits in a three-run loss to Cedar Rapids. PAGE 24

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IHSA STATE QUARTERFINALS: STC NORTH DEF. OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST, 2-1 (25-22, 24-26, 27-25)

Extra motivation North needs three games to dispatch Oak Park-River Forest By KEVIN SHEPKE editorial@kcchronicle.com HOFFMAN ESTATES – Coming into Friday’s IHSA state quarterfinal with Oak Park-River Forest, the St. Charles North boys volleyball team had a favorable 5-3 record in three-game matches. But as of late, the North Stars record in extra-game matches was 2-2 with their last three-game match being played May 1. North played its ninth three-game match of the season after an emotional Game 2, and held on for the 25-22, 24-26, 27-25 victory to earn a spot today’s semifinal against Downers Grove South at 11 a.m. at Hoffman Estates High School. North (31-6) is guaranteed a finish no lower than fourth place, as a loss to Downers Grove South would put them in the third-place match. A victory would advance the North Stars to the championship match against the winner of the Lincoln-Way North/Glenbrook South semifinal. “These guys have worked so hard to get to this point and I’m so excited for them,” North coach Todd Weimer said. “I knew that we had this even up until the end. We kept our composure and didn’t falter.” The most pivotal point in the match came on the North Stars’ 26th point in the third game when senior Zach Ziesmer broke a 25-all tie with a perfectly tipped kill on the right-short sideline. “We practice that play and call it 31,” he said. “It’s a shoot set to me really fast and normally I like to swing hard and straight on that one, but when I saw four hands instead of two on the block I went for the tip.” It put the momentum in North’s favor as the next point was hit out-of-bounds, giving the North Stars the victory. “The biggest opponent in this tournament is us,” Weimer said. “Yeah we’re playing Downers Grove South and whoever else in the top

IHSA STATE TOURNAMENT FRIDAY’S QUARTERFINALS Lincoln-Way North def. Minooka, 2-1 (25-21, 24-26, 26-24) Glenbrook South def. Payton, 2-1 (15-25, 25-19, 25-17) Downers Grove South def. Deerfield, 2-1 (25-20, 22-25, 25-17) St. Charles North def. Oak Park-River Forest, 2-1 (25-22, 24-26, 27-25) TODAY’S GAMES Semifinals Lincoln-Way North vs. Glenbrook South, 10 a.m. Downers Grove South vs. St. Charles North, 11 a.m. Third-place game Lincoln-Way North/Glenbrook South loser vs. Downers Grove South/St. Charles North loser, 4 p.m. Championship Lincoln-Way North/Glenbrook South winner vs. Downers Grove South/St. Charles North winner, 5:15 p.m.

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St. Charles North’s Pat Misiewicz (3) blocks a kill by Oak Park-River Forest during the North Stars’ 25-22, 24-26, 27-25 victory in a state quarterfinal match Friday in Hoffman Estates.

More online Head to KCChronicle.com to see a photo gallery from the St. Charles North state quarterfinal match Friday against Oak Park-River Forest.

bracket, but if we don’t pass, don’t hit and don’t communicate, we’re out just like that.” North won the first game rather easily as it overcame an 8-6 deficit with a 14-6 scoring run led by a combination of kills from seniors Jonathan Orech, Kevin Beach and Jake Hamilton, but Oak Park-River Forest started to find itself in

the latter half of the second set. After the Huskies fell behind 2-1, they turned the deficit into a 9-4 advantage and later a 21-16 lead after a service ace. But much to the credit of its seniors, North fought its way back to within 21-20 on a block kill from junior Jack Bujko and later tied it twice at 22-all and 23-all on kills from Orech. It wasn’t until Oak Park-River Forest’s offense came up with two monstrous kills that the Huskies were able to claim the set. “It was nerve-wracking at times but I just knew we had to get in a situation where

we could score a couple more points,” Weimer said. “We fell a little short of that in the second set, but got it done in the third. We’re pretty strong and pretty consistent all the way across no matter what rotation we have in there.” Orech finished with 15 kills, while Beach added 11. Both Bujko and Hamilton added five each to lead the North Stars. “We’re not doing anything superhero, we’re not doing anything crazy that’s magical and out of this world, we’re just executing,” Weimer said. “As long as we keep playing sound fundamental volleyball, we’ll keep moving forward.”

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STATS St. Charles North (31-6): (Kills-aces-blocks) - Jonathan Orech 15-2-3; Kevin Beach 11-0-2; Jack Bujko 5-0-3; Jake Hamilton 5-0-2; Jack Harbaugh 2-0-0; Zach Ziesmer 2-0-4; Pat Misiewicz 1-0-3; Ryan Dal Degan 0-1-0; Totals 41-3-11.0. (Assists) - Pat Misiewicz 38. (Dig leaders) - Ryan Dal Degan 14; Kevin Beach 8 Oak Park-River Forest (20-19): (Kills-aces-blocks) - Sam Rolfes 16-0-2; Ryan Ebersole 15-1-2; Jared Bernard 13-0-0; John Martin 3-0-0; Levi Algozino 3-2-0; Elliot Mertz 1-0-0; Totals 51-3-4.0. (Assists) - Levi Algozino 42. (Dig leaders) - Ben Miller 18; Ryan Ebersole 9; Jared Bernard 8

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St. Charles North’s Nic Cook jump serves against Oak Park-River Forest during the North Stars’ 25-22, 24-26, 27-25 victory Friday during the state quarterfinals in Hoffman Estates.

TOP: St. Charles North coach Todd Weimer talks to his team during its state quarterfinal match. RIGHT: St. Charles North’s Johnathan Orech dives to save the ball.

St. Charles North’s Jake Hamilton goes for a kill. Hamilton added five kills in the North Stars’ victory.

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Barry making right reads for East baseball St. Charles East junior Brannon Barry’s baseball juices start flowing when a hard-to-reach ball comes hurtling toward right field. “My favorite thing is getting that ball that you track and it’s right at your perfect dive length, and you completely lay out,” Barry said. “Or get next to the fence and catch the ball, which has happened to me a couple times. I’ve bent our fence a little bit. That’s probably one of my favorite things, other than winning.” Spoken like a true wide receiver. Barry, a 6-foot-4 football standout with excellent wheels, has put his athleticism to good use for East’s Brannon Barry baseball team in his first season as a right fielder. Barry and the Saints will face Wheaton North in today’s IHSA Class 4A sectional championship game at East. Barry’s sparkling play in right field has been a major plus defensively for the Saints, but he found himself in a multi-player battle for playing time as the season began. East coach Len Asquini acknowledged “it was kind of an open door” in right field the first couple weeks of the season, and the coaching staff even contemplated putting Barry’s height to use at first base. But senior Brian Sobieski manned first base ably, and Barry – more of a center fielder in his past – proved a quick study at adjusting to the angles in right field. While occasionally sitting on the bench as the competition played out wasn’t easy on Barry, he understood the need to prove himself. “Obviously you want to go in to it with a lot of confidence that it should be your spot and everything,” Barry said. “I think it was more of a [healthy competition] because we’re so deep. I was confident I could perform and I could help the team out, and was just waiting for my opportunity, and it just worked out that I got it.” While the choice to slot Barry in right field might not have been a no-brainer, keeping him there as the season unfolded has been.

PREP ZONE Jay Schwab “He’s caught everything out there,” Asquini said. “He has that mentality that nothing is going to drop and he does whatever he can to make sure he gets the ball into his mitt.” Offense doesn’t come as naturally to Barry but the left-handed hitter’s speed “gives us some options,” Asquini said. He’s shown the occasional ability to drive the ball and, after bouncing between a few spots in East’s order, has landed in the No. 6 hole. East is riding high after Wednesday’s 6-0 blanking of top-seeded Lake Park in the sectional semifinal but today’s matchup with third-seeded Wheaton North isn’t expected to go quite so seamlessly. Senior left-hander Nick Huskisson is in line to start on the mound for East. “We are going to have to play our best game Saturday in order to [win],” Asquini said. “They’re going to force you to do that. They’re not going to make mistakes. We got a little bit of a blessing there with Lake Park with them kicking the ball around a little bit. I do not anticipate that happening with Wheaton North at all.” The Saints hope they’re not planning out the summer season any time soon but when the time comes, Asquini said Barry is likely to shift back to center field, as current starter Anthony Sciarrino graduates. As usual, Barry will juggle his football workouts with baseball this summer. His football recruitment is heating up, and he’s expecting to attend numerous college camps this summer, including one at Western Michigan, where his big sister, Erienne, will play volleyball. “I have to go out there and earn [a scholarship], which is what I’ve been working for,” Barry said. After this spring, Barry knows all about earning his spot. • Jay Schwab is sports editor of the Kane County Chronicle. He can be reached at 630-845-5382 or jschwab@shawmedia.com.

COUGARS SHORT HOPS Up next Cougars (RHP Tayler Scott, 2-1, 3.65 ERA) vs. Cedar Rapids (LHP Brett Lee, 3-3, 4.20 ERA), 6:30 p.m. today

Turnstile report The Cougars drew 8,441 fans on Friday at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark. Through 24 home dates, they’ve drawn 128,272 fans, compared to 110,236 through that point last season.

Sight seen Cougars leadoff man PinChieh Chen dressed in full pirate regalia, eye patch and all – at least on the left field videoboard. All of the players had various costumes Photoshopped onto their likeness as part of the Cougars’ Halfway to Halloween promotion.

Cubs brass will be excited because Rock Shoulders showed a disciplined eye at the plate. The power-slugging, left-handed hitter leads the Midwest League with 12 home runs and, on Friday, displayed his patience, drawing a pair of walks.

Cubs brass will cringe because Catcher Willson Contreras had a rough night behind the plate, most notably dropping a relay throw from third baseman Jeimer Candelario that cost the Cougars a put-out at the plate in the top of the first.

The closer The game wasn’t too memorable for the home team, but the Cougars’ front office was at least relieved that it turned in to a nice night for baseball despite an ominous weather forecast earlier in the day.

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Golden notches 1st hits as a Cougar By JAY SCHWAB jschwab@shawmedia.com GENEVA – Reggie Golden is back playing under the lights. Now the even trickier part comes – re-establishing himself as a hot prospect in the Cubs’ system. Golden, a 21-year-old right fielder, made his Cougars home debut Friday, smacking a pair of hits in the Cougars’ 5-2 loss to Cedar Rapids at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark. Golden was called up earlier this week from extended spring training in the aftermath of his LCL tear while playing for Peoria early in the 2012 season. “ I t w a s Reggie Golden my second night game in a year and a half,” Golden said of Friday’s game. “I’m trying to get back into it. I took a long time off so I’ve got to make small adjustments.” Golden was the Cubs’ second round draft selection – 65th overall – in 2010. He missed most of last season with his left knee injury, playing only seven games with Peoria. The Alabama native became the fourth member of this year’s Cougars to have been drafted in the first or second round, joining Albert Almora, Pierce Johnson and Dan Vogelbach. Despite his solid showing against the Kernels (3419), Golden expects a challenging summer ahead. “I lost timing, man,” Golden said. “I’ve been hitting for a long time, and I lost a lot of timing. Obviously the brace, I lost a couple steps while I have the brace. I get that off in October. But other than that, I’ve just got to find it.” Cougars manager Mark Johnson said he respects the work Golden has put

in to earn his way to Kane County. Golden batted eighth in the Cougars’ lineup. “I think anybody that has a major surgery, especially with a knee or an elbow or something like that, it’s something that you’ve mentally got to get over, and it’s not easy, especially because his legs were one of his assets … for that to be taken away from him and to have to totally rebuild himself, that’s a feat that he’s accomplished,” Johnson said. Golden’s second hit came in the bottom of the ninth, when the Cougars (24-28) provided a compelling finish. They scored a run to come within 5-2 and loaded the bases with one out for Almora and Vogelbach. But Kernels relief pitcher David Hurlbut struck out Almora and jammed Vogelbach, inducing a weak groundout to shortstop to end the game. Almora returned to the lineup after missing a road series at Quad Cities following hamstring cramping Monday that might have been caused by dehydration. It wasn’t one of his better nights. Almora went 0 for 5, leaving two men on in the bottom of the seventh in addition to his ninth inning strikeout. Cougars starting pitcher Jose Rosario struggled, allowing 10 hits and five runs – all earned – in five innings before giving way to reliever Eddie Orozco. Vogelbach had an RBI single for the Cougars. Golden, whose hits were his first with the Cougars, hoped to have his host family situation solidified as soon as possible. “I’m ready to settle down,” Golden said. “I hate taking my stuff back and forth every day from the field to the hotel. I’m ready to get somewhere settled down.”

It’s happened that way all year. I trust my defense behind me. They work hard every day, day in and day out, to get better and make plays. I know that if I get a guy on, if I get a ground ball right away that they can erase that really quickly.

How much did familiarity play a role against Lake Park after you beat the same lineup earlier this season? We played them earlier in the year and beat them, 5-1. It was nice to know that we could beat them again. It wasn’t just a string of luck.

Coach [Len Asquini] has said you’ve grown stronger as the game goes on. I like to get settled in early, just kind of establish a zone. Then they attacked a

Weekend Chit-chat with STC EAST BASEBALL’S MATT STARAI lot of fastballs [Wednesday], and I didn’t really have to work hard throughout the first couple innings. It just allowed me to save what I had left in the tank for later on.

Are you ever rattled when the offense produces a big inning and you’re made to wait in the dugout a little longer? It really doesn’t affect my rhythm at all. I know if we get a big inning, that means that I get a chance to go out there and shut it down and really shut down their game completely. If we get a couple runs, and then I shut them down, then we get to get another chance to get more runs up there and then shut them down again. And then their confidence is just gone after that.

So you really felt locked in with your delivery and the speed of the game? Yeah, it’s felt really good all year. Even if somebody does get on, I know that I can get one of those double plays. ... Our guys are really good behind me and they work really hard and they’re confident that they can make a play, too, when they need to.

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Fastballs down in the zone have helped you all season, no matter the situation on the bases. What’s the key?

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St. Charles East senior right-hander Matt Starai helped vault the Saints into today’s IHSA Class 4A St. Charles East Sectional baseball championship game against Wheaton North with a three-hit shutout in Wednesday’s semifinal against Lake Park. He needed 74 pitches to defeat the Lancers, and faced just one batter over the minimum courtesy of three Saints double plays. Equally efficient with his words for this week’s edition of the Weekend Chit-Chat, Starai discussed his afternoon with Kane County Chronicle sports reporter Kevin Druley. The following is an edited transcript:

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Double dip of Blackhawks playoff TV Shaw Media sports copy editor Kevin Murphy picks his top sporting events to watch this weekend:

the postseason.

MUST-SEE TV Pro hockey: NHL playoffs, Western Conference finals, Game 1, Los Angeles at Blackhawks, 4 p.m. today, NBCSN and NHL playoffs, Western Conference finals, Game 2, Los Angeles at Blackhawks, 7 p.m. Sunday, NBCSN

The Pacers are on the brink of elimination. If you’re a Bulls fan, like me, you want to see the Heat lose. Why? Nothing against Heat fans, I sort of just want to see LeBron James lose. Yeah. I’m that guy. Do I respect him? Yes. Do I want to see him win another title? No. Go Pacers.

Back-to-back Hawks games on the weekend? A sports lover’s dream. I’m still a little over the edge on the couch from that last overtime game. Hopefully, the Hawks have gained some momentum, so I don’t have to cringe in every game I watch for the rest of

Pro basketball: NBA playoffs, Eastern Conference finals, Game 6, Miami at Indiana, 7:30 p.m., today, TNT

Murf’s ’Mote Kevin Murphy American women have made their mark this week at Roland Garros.

Soccer: Men’s national teams, exhibition, United States vs. Germany, at Washington, 1 p.m., Sunday, ESPN2

SET THE DVR Tennis: French Open, third round, at Paris, 11 a.m. Sunday, NBC

Can the U.S. men’s soccer team rebound after a 4-2 loss to Belgium? U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann gets to face his former country.

An American in Paris? At least on the women’s side? Serena Williams and other

CATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS LATER WNBA: Tulsa at Sky, 5 p.m., Sun-

day, WCIU The Sky’s Elle Delle Donne outperformed Brittney Griner in the season-opener and finished with four blocks. Although Delle Donne didn’t dunk, she’s just an exciting player to watch, in just her rookie season.

tion game today.

Pro baseball: Arizona at Cubs, 6 p.m., FOX or Arizona at Cubs, 1:10 p.m. Sunday, WGN

Batavia graduate and Michigan junior Katie Luetkens will get to help the Wolverines stay alive at the national championship. If the Wolverines win this game, they’ll play another elimina-

Get a chance to check out Diamondbacks closer and St. Charles East graduate Matt Reynolds. Entering Friday’s game, Reynolds was 0-2 this season with 2 saves and 5 holds. He has 21 strikeouts in 21⅓ innings with a 1.16 ERA. Arizona’s roster also features former Kane County Cougar Cliff Pennington. • Agree? Disagree? Is someone from the Kane County Chronicle coverage area going to be on TV? Let Kevin Murphy know at kmurphy@ shawmedia.com.

SUNDAY’S LINEUP Pro baseball San Francisco at St. Louis, 1 p.m., TBS Arizona at Cubs, 1:10 p.m., WGN White Sox at Oakland, 3 p.m., CSN Boston at N.Y. Yankees, 7 p.m., ESPN2 Pro hockey NHL playoffs, Western Conference finals, Game 2, Los Angeles at Blackhawks, 7 p.m., NBCSN Auto racing NASCAR, Sprint Cup, FedEx 400, at Dover, Del., noon, Fox IRL, IndyCar, Indy Dual in Detroit, race 2, 2:30 p.m., ABC NHRA, Summer nationals, at Englishtown, N.J. (same-day tape), 3:30 p.m., ESPN2 College baseball NCAA, Division I playoffs, regionals, teams TBD, 11 a.m., ESPNU NCAA, Division I playoffs, regionals, teams TBD, 2 p.m., ESPNU NCAA, Division I playoffs, regionals, teams TBD, 6 p.m., ESPNU NCAA, Division I playoffs, regionals, teams TBD, 10 p.m., ESPNU College rugby Collegiate Championship, semifinals and championship,

teams TBD, at Philadelphia, 3 p.m., NBC College softball World Series, Game 11, teams TBD, at Oklahoma City, noon, ESPN World Series, Game 12, teams TBD, at Oklahoma City, 2 p.m., ESPN Golf European PGA Tour, Nordea Masters, final round, at Stockholm, 7 a.m., TGC PGA Tour, the Memorial Tournament, final round, at Dublin, Ohio, 11 a.m., TGC LPGA, ShopRite Classic, final round, at Galloway, N.J., 1 p.m., TGC PGA Tour, the Memorial Tournament, final round, at Dublin, Ohio, 1:30 p.m., CBS Champions Tour, Principal Charity Classic, final round, at Des Moines, Iowa (same-day tape), 6 p.m., TGC Soccer Men’s national teams, exhibition, United States vs. Germany, at Washington, 1 p.m., ESPN2 MLS, Los Angeles at New England, 3:30 p.m., NBCSN MLS, Washington at Fire, 4 p.m., WPWR Tennis French Open, round of 16, at Paris, noon, NBC; 4 a.m., ESPN2 WNBA Tulsa at Sky, 5 p.m., WCIU

OF NOTE College softball: World Series, Game 8, Arizona State vs. Michigan, at Oklahoma City, 1:30 p.m., today, ESPN2

WHAT TO WATCH TODAY’S LINEUP Pro baseball Regional coverage, Detroit at Baltimore or Kansas City at Texas, 3 p.m., MLB White Sox at Oakland, 3 p.m., CSN Arizona at Cubs, 6 p.m., FOX Pro basketball Playoffs, Eastern Conference finals, Game 6, Miami at Indiana, 7:30 p.m., TNT Pro hockey NHL playoffs, Western Conference finals, Game 1, Los Angeles at Blackhawks, 4 p.m., NBCSN NHL playoffs, Western Conference finals, Game 1, Boston at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m., NBC Athletics Prefontaine Classic, at Eugene, Ore., 3:30 p.m., NBC Auto racing NASCAR, Sprint Cup, practice for FedEx 400, at Dover, Del., 9 a.m., SPEED NASCAR, Nationwide Series, pole qualifying for 5-Hour Energy 200, at Dover, Del., 10 a.m., ESPN2 NASCAR, Sprint Cup, “Happy Hour Series,” final practice for FedEx 400, at Dover, Del., noon, SPEED NASCAR, Nationwide Series, 5-Hour Energy 200, at Dover, Del., 1:30 p.m., ESPN IRL, IndyCar, Dual in Detroit, race 1, 2:30 p.m., ABC

NHRA, qualifying for Summernationals, part I, at Englishtown, N.J. (same-day tape), 4 p.m., ESPN Rolex Sports Car Series, GRAND-AM 200, at Detroit (same-day tape), 4 p.m., SPEED NHRA, qualifying for Summernationals, part II, at Englishtown, N.J. (delayed tape), midnight, ESPN2 Boxing Featherweights, Braulio Santos (10-0-0) vs. Derrick Wilson (9-4-2), at Sunrise, Fla., 9 p.m., FSN College baseball NCAA, Division I playoffs, Louisville Regional, Game 3, teams TBD, 11 a.m., ESPNU or NCAA, Division I playoffs, Tallahassee Regional, Game 3, teams TBD, 11 a.m., ESPNU NCAA, Division I playoffs, Manhattan (Kan.) Regional, Game 3, teams TBD, 2 p.m., ESPNU NCAA, Division I playoffs, Louisville Regional, Game 4, teams TBD, 4 p.m., ESPN2 or NCAA, Division I playoffs, Tallahassee Regional, Game 4, teams TBD, 4 p.m., ESPN2 NCAA, Division I playoffs, Columbia (S.C.) Regional, Game 4, teams TBD, 7 p.m., ESPN2 NCAA, Division I playoffs, Starkville (Miss.) Regional, Game 4, teams TBD, 7 p.m., ESPNU

NCAA, Division I playoffs, Fullerton Regional, Game 4, teams TBD, 10 p.m., ESPNU College rugby Collegiate Championship, pool play, teams TBA, at Philadelphia, 2 p.m., NBC College softball World Series, Game 7, Nebraska vs. Florida, at Oklahoma City, 11 a.m., ESPN2 World Series, Game 8, Arizona State vs. Michigan, at Oklahoma City, 1:30 p.m., ESPN2 World Series, Game 9, Game 6 loser vs. Game 7 winner, at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m., ESPN World Series, Game 10, Game 5 loser vs. Game 8 winner, at Oklahoma City, 8:30 p.m., ESPN Golf European PGA Tour, Nordea Masters, third round, at Stockholm, 7 a.m., TGC PGA Tour, the Memorial Tournament, third round, at Dublin, Ohio, 11:30 a.m., TGC; 2 p.m., CBS LPGA, ShopRite Classic, second round, at Galloway, N.J., 1:30 p.m., TGC Champions Tour, Principal Charity Classic, second round, at Des Moines, Iowa (same-day tape), 5:30 p.m., TGC Tennis French Open, third round, at Paris, 11 a.m., NBC

Campton United U13 Navy wins Midwest Cup

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The Campton United U13 Navy boys soccer team won the Midwest Cup Championship over the Memorial Day weekend in St. Charles. Campton United had two shutouts, scored 15 goals and allowed only three. It beat LUFC Eagles (Minn.), 3-0, NIFC Black, 4-0, Moline United, 2-1, and FC Panthers, 3-1, to advance to the finals. Campton United won, 3-1, over Deportivo Chivas to claim the championship. The team as pictured: (back row, left to right) Michael Cooney, Rajin Bains, Christian Munoz, Nick Weeks, Tyler Villanueva, Drew Olson, Ethan Stoneman, Jack Schramme; (front row) Luke Schramme, Andrew Theur, Will Gaston, Colin Coine, Alessandro Desario, Kieran Patel, David Madden and Riley Arnold. Not pictured is coach Michael Arango.

8SPORTS NEIGHBORS BULLETIN BOARD Inaugural Geneva lacrosse alumni game set The Geneva lacrosse program will hold its first alumni game at 4 p.m. June 9 at Burgess Field. The format pits graduates of even-numbered years against those of odd-numbered years. Players are asked to check in by 3:30 p.m. to receive their uniforms and begin warm-ups. To sign up, contact David

Dubsky at daviddubsky@sbcglobal.net or 630-945-8899.

Golfing for Good event June 10 in St. Charles The “Golfing for Good” event will be June 10 at the Royal Fox Country Club in St. Charles. This event will benefit both Lazarus House and the St. Charles Kiwanis. Tickets are $175 a golfer

and include 18 holes with a cart, lunch, dinner and all the evening events. Evening only events includes dinner, dessert bar, auctions and live entertainment with tickets at $55. To RSVP, contact Michael at 630-624-0229 or go online at kiwanisofstcharles.org and click Fundraisers to register. A vacation at a five-bedroom Sanibel Island home is up for

bid. Several themed baskets, including “Rise ‘n’ Shine,” “Fiesta,” “Tri-City Boys” and “Great Outdoors” are being built. Item donations still are being accepted. For more information on donating, call Julie Purcell at 630-587-2144. To learn about the wide array of sponsorship opportunities, call Brian Ducey at 224-6788838.

Aurora Christian to hold basketball camp The Aurora Christian High School boys basketball program will conduct a summer camp for boys entering grades 3 through 9. Session one will be 9 a.m. to noon June 17 through 21, and session two will be 1 to 4 p.m. June 17 to 21. See BOARD, page 28

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8SPORTS NEIGHBORS BULLETIN BOARD â&#x20AC;˘ BOARD Continued from page 27 Camp director is Eagles varsity coach Pat McNamara. For more information, contact McNamara at 630-553-2737 or email him at pegmac@comcast.net.

Geneva Chamber golf outing set for June 13 There still are spots remaining for the 2013 Geneva Chamber Lucky 13 Golf Outing. On June 13, start the day at Mill Creek Golf Club, 39W525 Herrington Drive, Geneva with a breakfast buffet at 8:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 10 a.m. with lunch included. To close out the evening, golfers will enjoy a dinner cookout at 4 p.m. with an awards ceremony and auction. Proceeds from the outing will help Geneva festivals. Sign-up as a single golfer or groups of four; reservations for dinner only also are available. This outing is open to the public. Register online at golfinvite. com/genevachamber. For questions, contact Kristine Kowalski at 847-289-3289 or the Chamber at 630-232-6060.

Bears camp coming to Geneva for kids ages 6-14 With former Bears such as Desmond Clark, Allan Ellis, Kris Haines, Al Harris, Jim Morrissey and Mickey Pruitt providing support, Chicago Bears Youth Football Camps will return this

summer to 18 northern Illinois locations, including a camp in Geneva at St. Peter School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 22 through 26. Chicago Bears Youth Football Camps provide noncontact instruction to kids from ages 6 to 14 years old. Led by professional coaches and former Bears players, kids learn to run, throw, catch, defend and compete the Bears way. Through safe, noncontact instruction, the program develops athletic skills and life skills through football. Special features include three former Bears a camp, the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition and Championship on Friday. Awards and prizes are given out during the week, including the prestigious Leadership Awards and a replica Bears helmet to a winner. There are three program options. The Comprehensive Skills Camp is for newcomers ages 6 through 14 who want to give it a try. The Accelerated Skills Camp is for league experienced players ages 9 through 14. This is an â&#x20AC;&#x153;advanced class roomâ&#x20AC;? within our Comprehensive Skills Camps. Private or Small Group Instruction students receive position-specific football training from an expert coach. Register at BearsCamps.com or call 312-226-7776. Cost is $399. All camps operate 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Kaneland U10 baseball wins title

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The TCSA U11 Attack boys soccer team won its second out-of-state tournament of the year, winning the Junior Irish Memorial Day Invitational in South Bend, Ind. TCSA played in the top flight of the tournament against teams from Illinois, Indiana and Michigan, and won all four of its matches without allowing a goal. The team also had the opportunity to tour the Notre Dame campus and visit the new Irish soccer complex.

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The TCSA U9 Premier Blue girls soccer team finished second at the United Soccer Academy Hawks Cup during the weekend of May 10 through 12. The team won its first two matches, defeating Park Ridge Orange, 2-0, and Chicago Edge Premier, 3-1. TCSA tied its third game against United SA Elite White, 0-0, to advance to the championship match.

TCSA U8 Premier Black wins NSR Midwest Cup

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The TCSA U10 Premier Black girls soccer team took first place at the NSR Midwest Cup over the Memorial Day weekend, defeating TC Vitoria (4-0), NSA Tornadoes (4-0) and Eclipse East Black (3-2), and tied Eclipse West Black, 1-1.

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A love-hate relationship with a weeping willow I threaten to cut down our weeping willow after every storm while we’re out picking up all the branches it dropped. I threaten to cut it down when my husband is risking life and limb to prune out the dead wood that occurs all too often. I threaten to cut it down every fall when it finally drops its leaves after we have put away the bagging lawnmower for the winter. I just hate that tree! When we planted that weeping willow 25 years ago, it held the promise of all of its attributes. It could thrive in the spot in our front yard that drains poorly and stays wet longer in spring and after hard rains. It would grow quickly – up to 10 feet each year – so the lot devoid of trees when we built our house would have a large tree within a few years and give us some badly needed shade. And, most importantly, its graceful rounded stature would add character to our landscape. The juvenile 6-foot tall

LEARNING TO GROW Diana Stoll weeping willow was planted with love and the help of our three young daughters. As the tree grew, its lovely sweeping branches created the green walls of a playhouse where the girls hosted teddy bear tea parties and put on plays. Later, they climbed in its branches. Years passed and the pretty green foliage provided a beautiful backdrop for prom pictures. After our daughters grew up and moved to their own gardens, I planted a lovely shade garden full of hostas, ferns and other shade-loving perennials under its large canopy. It stands guard over the plants letting just enough filtered light through to help them thrive.

In spring as its long, thin leaves appear, I admire its majesty – a gentle, weeping giant. In fall, it is just as lovely when its leaves turn yellow. It is a beautiful tree that has grown with our family. As I grudgingly pick up branches that fell with the last storm, I wonder. If I could be transported back 25 years ago and do it all again, would I plant that weeping willow? Of course I would. It thrives in a poorly draining spot; it provides shade for my hostas; at 75 feet tall, it adds beauty and grace to our landscape; and it holds the memories of a lifetime. I love that weeping willow!

• Diana Stoll is a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener for Kane County. Call the extension office at 630-584-6166 for information.

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A weeping willow planted 25 years ago in the Stoll family’s yard has played a part in many family memories.

Annual Batavia Green Walk eco-festival set for June 15 KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com BATAVIA – In mid-June, the Batavia Green Walk will celebrate the great outdoors and eco-friendly living through activities, and experiences and organic goods. The Green Walk will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 15 at the downtown river walk, over the Fox River Walking Bridge to River Street in Batavia. The event will feature many green activities, events, live music, food and vendors. In celebration of the Green Walk, the Batavia Farm-

ers Market, which will take place on North River Street in Batavia, will extend its hours from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. “This year’s Green Walk is an excellent day of family fun and environmental education,” said Green Walk Chair Betsy Zinser in a news release. “[Attendees can] enjoy a family bike ride, a little kayaking and a relaxing yoga class; listen to inspiring speakers on healthy cooking, local nature hikes and energy conservation; [and] chow down on local, organic foods.” Provided photo

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Attendees visit vendor booths at a previous year’s Green Walk in Batavia.

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838 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. For information, visit www.AndersonAnimalShelter.org.

Boy Scout Troop to host bake sale ST. CHARLES – Boy Scout Troop 46 has planned a garage sale and a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 1 at Grace Lutheran Church, 5N600 Hanson Road, St. Charles.

Primrose Farm to host dairy breakfast event June 9

Exhibit for Handweavers Guild set ST. CHARLES – An opening reception for the Handweavers Guild of America’s “Small Expressions” exhibit is set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Kavanagh Gallery at the Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 6N158 Crane Road, St. Charles. The exhibit will run through Sept. 7. For information call 630-584-9443, visit www. fineline.org or email info@fineline.org. Fine Line hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Harley Davidson to host Paws & Claws Motorcycle Poker Run ST. CHARLES – The second annual Paws & Claws Motorcycle Poker Run is set to start at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 2, at Fox River Harley Davidson, 131 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Proceeds will benefit Anderson Animal Shelter in South Elgin. The event is organized by the animal shelter and Wild Fire HOG Chapter 1084. The ride ends at Bannerman’s Sports Grill,

ST. CHARLES – A dairy breakfast event is set from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 9, at Primrose Farm, 5N726 Crane Road, St. Charles. The event features an old-fashioned farm breakfast featuring locally grown foods. Visitors can explore the historic working dairy farm by taking a hayride and trying a variety of hands-on activities. The fee for adults is $12 for residents and $18 for nonresidents. Children’s fees are $6 for residents and $9 for nonresidents. Children 3 and younger are free. Advance registration is required. For information on Primrose farm or to register, visit www.primrosefarmpark.com.

Fairgrounds to host Kane County Flea Market on Saturday ST. CHARLES – For more than 40 years, the Kane County Flea Market at the Kane County Fairgrounds has been the spot for collectors and bargain hunters alike. With hundreds of indoor, outdoor and under-shed vendors, it is

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The Kane County Flea Market will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 1, and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles.

a shopping adventure. There is free parking, and admission costs $5 per day for adults and children younger than age 12 will be admitted for free. The flea market hours are from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 1, and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 2. For more information, visit www.kanecountyfleamarket.com. The Kane County Fairgrounds is located at 525 S. Randall Road in St. Charles.

“This event starts with the United Way 5K run/walk and the farmers market, and goes into the afternoon with live music and hands-on, earth-friendly art activities,” she said in the release. Along with the Green Walk, the United Way will host a 5K Daddy Dash (advanced registration is required). The race will take place from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 10 a.m. Besides the regular 5K, a Kids Fun Run for children younger than 10 years old will begin at 9 a.m. The cost is $30 for adults and $15 for children ages 15 and younger if registered prior to June 12. The fee goes up to $35 for adults registering at the race. The cost for the Kids Fun Run is $10 per child. Registration for the 5K event is available online at 5kbatavia.com. All runners receive a Live United T-shirt. In addition, the first 300 people to check in can receive a goodie bag. For more information, visit www.DowntownBatavia. com/GreenWalkNew or call 630-761-3528.

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By MONICA HESSE The Washington Post WASHINGTON – By day, Miranda Kenneally, 30, is a management analyst for the State Department. By night, she’s an up-and-coming young-adult novelist. Her debut novel, “Catching Jordan” – girl quarterback finds love and scholarships – was sold to Hollywood last year. Her new book, “Things I Can’t Forget,” was released in March and tells the story of a conservative Tennessee teen whose faith is jostled when her best friend asks her to take her to an abortion clinic. Kenneally sat down recently at the State Department’s cafeteria to talk about writing, restaurants and mortification, both urban and rural. Excerpts:

MH: Why do you write fiction for teens, instead of, say, biographies of Colin Powell? MK: I wanted to give teenage girls [from small towns] hope that they could do what they wanted to do. The teenage girls I know here in D.C. are completely different than how I was raised, and there are plenty of books written for them. I don’t think I could have identified with those books. I might as well have been reading about a princess.

MH: Does your day job make you a better writer? MK: D.C. gives you a lot of structure. You don’t succeed unless you work really hard, and you don’t get anywhere if you don’t have drive. But after working a 12-hour day on some summit, coming home and writing a book for teens is relaxing.

Monica Hesse: Growing up, you wanted to be a writer more? Or a State Department bureaucrat? Miranda Kenneally: When I was in high school, I worked at the Cracker Barrel. I grew up in this really small town – there were four interstate exits, and the whole economy was based around these interstate exits – and the Cracker Barrel was the fanciest place to eat. The manager made, like, $60,000 a year, and that was more money than I’d ever heard of in my life. I thought it would be really good to be the manager of the Cracker Barrel.

MH: What town is this? MK: Manchester, Tennessee. There’s about 8,000 people there. But now it’s the home of [music festival] Bonnaroo. We’ve had 50

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Miranda Kenneally, a State Department analyst, also writes young adult fiction. Her debut novel, “Catching Jordan” was sold to Hollywood last year. Her new book, “Things I Can’t Forget” tells the story of a conservative Tennessee teen whose faith is tested by an abortion quandary. Cent, and the Police, and Styx. The Olsen twins celebrated their 21st birthday at the festival. So, that was really exciting for us.

MH: The Olsen twins! MK: The festival was very scandalous at first. People were coming into the Walmart wearing snakes. My brother and sister drove past a funeral home, and it was so hot that the people from Bonnaroo were bathing in the funeral home’s fountains.

MH: And it’s a pretty culturally sheltered place? MK: When I got to college [to attend American University], nobody could understand me, my accent was so strong. And on my first day of school, I wore overalls. Before I came here, I didn’t even understand the difference between a Republican and a Democrat. I didn’t know what I was. A friend who was a pretty strong Republican had to give me a quiz: Do

MH: Tell us about a quintessential D.C. moment. MK: I was working on this summit, and there was a big meeting at the White House. I was probably the most junior person in the room, so I was sitting in the corner taking notes, and all of a sudden this door opens, and I feel this pressure on my shoulder. I think, who’s touching me? I don’t like strangers touching me. Everyone else in the room stood up, but I couldn’t, because this person was leaning on me.

MH: It was George W. Bush, wasn’t it? MK: It was really hard to get up. He’s a strong guy.

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Isolated home-schooler feels lost Dear Abby: I’m a 16-year-old girl. I am home-schooled with one friend. I’m lonely, sad, mad and depressed. I have always wanted to go to a real school, but it’s not an option for me. My parents are against it. I am always lonely. I don’t know where to turn. I want to meet new people, but I don’t know how, or if my parents will let me do new things. I have been cutting myself for more than a year and have lost all motivation to do my schoolwork. I feel lost. Please help me. – Sad, Mad And Depressed In Bozeman, Mont.

Dear Sad, Mad And Depressed: Most parents who home-school make sure their children are exposed to activities within the community to ensure they engage with people of all ages. They participate in Scouting, 4-H, sports, field trips, etc. The fact that you cut yourself to distract yourself from the pain of your isolation is serious. If you have a family doctor, please bring this up with him or her so you can receive the help you need to quit. I’m sure your parents love you and want to protect you, but they

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips appear to be doing it too diligently. If you have a relative you trust or feel close to, I’m urging you to talk to that person about this. Perhaps your parents will accept the message from another adult. Dear Abby: My husband brought home a puppy he couldn’t resist. I wanted to make him happy, so I didn’t object. We already have one dog. She’s calm, mature and welltrained. She is also used to our schedule (we both work fulltime). We have now decided to try for a baby. The puppy is only 5 months old, and even though it may take months to become pregnant, I’m worried it will be too much stress to train and care for a puppy while I’m pregnant. What should I do? – Illinois Dog Lover Dear Dog Lover: Talk to your husband again and stress to him the importance of seeing that the dog starts obedience classes. While it might be tempting to foist

off the responsibility on your husband, you should both be involved so the dog will obey you both. With that accomplished, your pregnancy will be less stressful. Dear Abby: I have been living with a man for 10 months. He is 70 and I am 59. Whenever we go to the grocery store, he winks and smiles at all the young, attractive women. Abby, I am fairly attractive for my age, and I don’t appreciate his making me feel disrespected this way. Other than this, he makes me happy. Most of the time, he denies he does it, except when I catch him red-handed. Is there any hope for this relationship? – Feeling Down In The South Dear Feeling Down: Yes, if you can accept him exactly the way he is and not take what he’s doing personally. He may smile and wink because he thinks he’s being friendly. Or it may be a way of proving to himself that he’s still attractive. As long as it’s just a smile and a wink by the frozen vegetables, I’d say it’s harmless. • Write Dear Abby at www. dearabby.com.

Kneecap pain is usually result of excessive exercise Dear Doctor K: I have pain in my kneecap, right in front of my knee. It hurts to walk down the stairs or even sit for too long. What can I do? Dear Reader: It sounds like you have what is called patellofemoral pain. That’s pain where your kneecap (patella) meets your thighbone (femur). It usually results from overdoing exercise. Fortunately, there’s a lot you can do to prevent and relieve this pain. To understand this condition, here’s a brief anatomy lesson. Sit in a chair, and then lift up your foot (on either leg) and hold your leg straight out. How were you able to do this? A big muscle in the front of your thigh (your quadriceps, or “quads”) is attached to a tough tendon. The tendon is like a cord; it runs over the top of your knee and attaches to the biggest bone in your lower leg, the tibia. When your quadriceps muscle shortens and tugs on the tendon, it lifts up your lower leg and foot. In the middle of the tendon, right over the knee, is a small bone: the patella, or kneecap. It protects the bones of the knee

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff joint by putting a hard bone in front of them to take the hit if you fall on your knee. Your patella glides within a groove in the thighbone. Anything that stresses that connection can cause patellofemoral pain. Patellofemoral pain can occur with one-time overuse (such as several sets of tennis when you haven’t played regularly) or from chronic stress. It’s common in people who run a lot, especially on hills. It’s also common in people who play sports involving jumping, or frequent stops or direction changes. Doctors often see it in people who suddenly start to work out much harder and more often. Certain physical characteristics, such as flat feet, can also contribute. Pain-free exercise is the cornerstone of treatment. A workout plan to relieve or prevent patellofemoral pain should focus on improving strength and

flexibility in the tissues around the knee. (I’ve put a selection of appropriate exercises on my website, AskDoctorK.com.) Work with a physical therapist, who can design an individualized exercise program for you. While you’re recovering, don’t do anything that causes pain. If you run, avoid hills, go for shorter distances or substitute other activities. Avoid high-impact exercises and squatting or kneeling. Don’t wear high heels or sit with your legs bent for too long. Ice and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Motrin, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve, others) can help ease immediate pain. If you have flat feet, you may need additional arch support. If you’re still in pain after more than one year, you may have to consider surgery. Even then, surgery is recommended only if there is an obvious anatomical problem.

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Sister accused of stealing Dr. Wallace: My sister and I went shopping last night to buy gifts for our parents’ anniversary. My best friend also went along. Halfway through our shopping trip, my girlfriend told me she saw my sister steal a scarf out of a shop that sells expensive gifts. I didn’t say anything to my sister until we arrived home, and then I questioned her. She said that she didn’t steal anything and that she never stole anything in her entire life (14 years) and that my friend had a “screw loose.” I searched my sister’s and my room, and I didn’t find a scarf. What should I do? Somehow I feel I should tell my parents what happened, but if I do, my sister might get in trouble for something she didn’t do. – Nameless, Rock Island, Ill. Dear Nameless: Tell your parents what happened and discuss the situation as a family. Somehow I feel your parents will not punish your sister if they are convinced that she did nothing wrong. Dr. Wallace: During the school year I have to be in bed at 8:30 on school nights and 9:30 on weekends. Even though I don’t like keeping these hours, I manage to live with it. I’m almost 15 years old. Now that summer vacation is almost here, my parents have barely let up. They said that during summer I can stay up until 9 p.m., but I’ve got to be in bed by 10 sharp on weekends. Needless to say, this puts a severe crimp on my social life. Since my parents read your column, I’d like them to hear what you think about my “sleeping hours.” – Nameless, Vicksburg, Miss. Dear Nameless: We know that sleep is

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace essential for all human beings, and proper rest is valuable for maturing teens. But sleep cannot be stored up in the same manner that food (fat) can, so excess rest (more than the body needs) can be said to be wasted. At your age, nine hours of slumber should be sufficient. Now after all that scientific mumbo jumbo, I think your parents are a bit strict regarding the time you must be in bed, but maybe they know something that I don’t. My suggestion would be to allow you to be in bed at 10 p.m. and rise at 7 a.m. These times can vary for special occasions. Dr. Wallace: This big ugly dude is always picking on me. Sometimes he pushes me and even hits me. He always pesters me on the way home from school. I try and take new paths home, but somehow he always finds me. My mother says to ignore him and that eventually he will get tired and leave me alone. So far, ignoring him hasn’t been effective. I’m not weak, so it might be best if I get into a fistfight with him. He might win, but he would be hurting. Please give me your opinion – and make it fast! – Nameless, Hobart, Ind. Dear Nameless: Talk with your principal. The school has complete authority over students going from home to school and from school to home. I’m positive your principal will know how to take care of the situation. • Email Dr. Robert Wallace at rwallace@ galesburg.net.

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Mark Twain said: “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” At the bridge table, if you do the right thing, it might both gratify and astonish your partner! After a lot of columns about bidding opposite no-trump with major-suit hands, let’s have a furlough and play in a no-trump contract. South is in three no-trump. West leads his fourth-highest diamond, the seven. How should South plan the play? As I have noted many times before, if North’s five-card suit were a major, he would show it, planning to make it the trump suit when partner has at least three-card support. But since it is so unlikely that five clubs will make and three no-trump fail, responder should just go for the nine-trick game. South has seven top tricks: four spades, two hearts and one diamond. There are more than enough supplementary winners available in clubs. But there is a danger that the opponents will get too many diamond tricks when in with the ace of clubs. If the missing diamonds are breaking 4-3, there is no problem. But what if they are 5-2? Then surely East has honor-doubleton. With a suit headed by the king, queen and jack, West would have led the king, not the seven. And if East does have honor-doubleton, declarer must win the first trick with dummy’s ace. This blocks the suit from the defenders’ point of view. If East throws his queen under the ace, South’s 10 wins the fourth round of the suit. And if East keeps his queen, the defenders cannot untie the suit. Declarer then plays a club, raking in at least one overtrick.

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3 piece oak wall unit, glass doors, shelves, drawers & cabinets. Great storage, excellent condition. Pic on line. $350 (630) 809-4234

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unningham Kane County Clerk May 22, 2013 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, May 25, 2013 June 1, 8, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on May 14, 2013 a certificate was filed in the office of the County (Published in the Kane County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setChronicle, May 25, 2013 June 1, ting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting 8, 2013) and transacting the business known as

1 BR starting at $820-$860 2 BR starting at $980-$1000 3 BR TH starting at $1275

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ed without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284). /s/ Lynn M. Heupel Representative Law Offices Of BRUCE KISELSTEIN, LTD 930 E. Northwest Hwy Mount Prospect, IL 60056

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/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk Public Notice is hereby given May 14, 2013 that on May 22, 2013 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, set- (Published in the Kane County ting forth the names and addresses Chronicle, May 25, June 1, 8, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF of all persons owning, conducting 2013) and transacting the business (DECEDENT): DOLORES KASCH Address: 2824 Cascade Falls Circle known as JMJ Retirement Solutions Elgin, Illinois 60124 located at Date and Place of Death: Call to advertise 209 Nicole Drive Unit A, 01/15/2013 Barrington Illinois 815-455-4800 South Elgin, IL 60177 Chronicle Classified Case No. 13 P 176 /s/ John A. Cunningham 877-264-2527 PUBLICATION NOTICE K County Cl k INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO: CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS (ONLY) 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of Dolores Kasch who died on 01/15/13, a resident of Elgin, Illinois. 2. The Representative for the estate is: Lynn M. Heupel 3. The Attorney for the estate is: Lenore D. Franckowiak, Esq. at The Law Offices of Bruce Kiselstein, 930 E. Northwest Highway, Mt. Prospect, Illinois 60056 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before 12/30/13. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, P.O. Box 112, Geneva, IL 60134-0112, with the Representative or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must Air conditioned office area and bathrooms be mailed or delivered to the RepreGreat location near airport & tollway in DeKalb. sentative and to the attorney within 815-754-5831 10 days after it has been filed. 5. The estate will be administratIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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Saturday, June 1, 2013 • Page 45 Bethlehem Lutheran Church 1145 N. 5th Ave. St. Charles, IL 60174 1 mile N. of Rt. 64 on Rt. 25, (630) 584-2199 www.bethlehemluth.org Sunday Worship: 8:00 a.m./ 9:15 a.m./ 10:30 a.m. Adult Learning, Sundays: 9:15 am/10:30 am Worship on Saturdays 5:30 p.m. Uplift on Saturdays 6:30 pm Teen led Praise Gathering Bethelem Preschool Center: Full Day Child Care/Half dayPreschool 630-584-6027

Faith Lutheran Church

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD !

Sanctuary 1S430 Wenmoth Rd. (630) 879-0785 www.sanctuaryag.com Sunday Service at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:00 a.m. Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Bible studies and children’s Bible clubs for all ages

BAPTIST !

Faith Baptist Church at Mill Creek 01S455 S Mill Creek Drive, Geneva, IL 60134 Phone: (630) 845-2532 Website: www.fbcmillcreek.org E-mail: pastorgrant@fbcmillcreek.org Sunday: Coffee & Fellowship - 8:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship - 10:30 a.m. Pastor Grant Diamond

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

CATHOLIC !

Holy Cross Catholic Church 2300 Main St., Batavia (630) 879-4750 Saturday Mass: 4:15 p.m. Sunday Masses: 6:30, 8:00, 9:45 & 11:15 a.m. Weekday Lenten Masses: 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Holy Day Masses: 7:00 p.m. Anticipatory, 6:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. Confessions: Sat. After 8:30 a.m. Mass & 3:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Mon.- Fri. 7:00 a.m. - 7:55 a.m. Tuesdays 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Tues. 8:30 a.m. & Sat. 4:00 p.m. Eucharistic Healing Service & Chaplet, Tues. 6:00 p.m. Rosary for Life: 1st Saturday of each month at 9:00 a.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Sun. to Sat. 1:00 p.m. Msgr Daniel Deutsch - Pastor

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

St. Patrick Catholic Church

(downtown) 408 Cedar St., St. Charles, IL 60174 Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & Noon (Crane Road) 6N491 Crane Rd. St. Charles, IL 60175 Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, 8:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m., & 11:30 a.m.

COVENANT !

Batavia Covenant Church, Preschool

1314 W. Main St., Batavia. (630) 879-3721 bataviacov.com Sunday Worship Hours: • 9:00 am Contemporary Worship Service • 10:00 am Coffee (Fellowship Hall) • 10:35 am Traditional Worship Service Preschool: (630) 879-3795

LUTHERAN !

Bethany Lutheran Church

8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia (corner of Lincoln and Wilson) (630) 879-3444 www.bethanybatavia.org 9:00 am Traditional Service with Holy Communion on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, plus Festival Sundays 11:00 am Contemporary Service with Holy Communion on each Sunday Education Hour takes place between the two services from 10:00 am to 11:00 am for ages 3 years old-adult Nursery care is available throughout the Sunday morning. Monthly Last Friday Community Supper 5:00-7:00 pm Free to the Community

LC-MS and full of Holy Spirit fire! Vibrant worship Sundays 9:00 a.m. Nursery open during worship Education Hour 10:30 a.m. 1745 Kaneville Rd., Geneva www.flc.geneva.org (630) 232-8420

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

Immanuel Lutheran Church and School (Missouri Synod) 950 Hart Rd., Batavia (630) 879-7163 - Church Office (630) 406-0157 - School www.ImmanuelBatavia.org Pastor Ronald Weidler Pastor William Beckmann Pastor Donald Moll Principal Glenn Steinbrenner Saturday Worship: 5:30 p.m. (Traditional) Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. (Traditional) 10:45 a.m. (Contemporary) Monday Night Worship: 7:15 p.m. (Traditional), June 13-August 15. Holy Communion will be celebrated the first and third weekends of the month at all services. Nursery Care Available Immanuel Lutheran School Preschool 3’s to 8th grade.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church & Preschool

(Missouri Synod) 101 S. 6th Ave., St. Charles (Just South of St. Charles Library) (630) 584-8638 The Rev. Timothy P. Silber, Sr. Pastor Summer Worship Schedule: Saturday @ 5:30 p.m. Traditional Worship Sunday @ 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Sunday @ 10:00 a.m. Praise Worship All services elevator access St. Mark’s Nurturing Center Preschool for ages 2 – Pre K (630) 584-4850 www.stmarksstc.org

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

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Fox Valley Presbyterian Church (USA) A Welcoming Church 227 East Side Dr., Geneva (630) 232-7448 (1 blk. N. of Rt. 38.) (630) 232-7448 www.fvpres.com 8:30 a.m. Worship (informal) 10:00 a.m. Worship (traditional) 10:00 a.m. Church school Nursery Care Provided 8:30-11:00 a.m. Adult Breakfast Club 8:30 a.m. Confirmation (7-8th grd.) 4:00 p.m. Youth Group 7:00 p.m. The Growing Place Weekday Preschool We are a Stephen Ministry Church

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Congregational Church of Batavia

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

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