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Library expansion plan on target Next step for DeKalb facility is signing state contract to get $8.5M grant By the numbers

Breakdown of the funding of the library’s expansion project: n $8.5 million: State construction grant n $6.5 million: Bonds issued by the city n $2 million: Private loans from banks n $2 million: The city’s tax increment financing account n $1 million: Library reserves

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dthomas@shawmedia.com DeKALB – The DeKalb Public Library is moving toward the June deadline to raise funds for its expansion project. Library Director Dee Coover said the library board will have $11.5 million in its accounts by the time it approaches the state to sign the contract allowing it to get an $8.5 million construction grant. However, the process is complex, Coover said.

“There are thousands of details that need to be approved,” Coover said. To meet the $11.5 million total, the library is borrowing $2 million from local banks. But for the loan to go through, the board had to revisit the appraisal on the library’s 80-year-old building at 309 Oak St. “That took 21 days,” Coover added. Library officials are moving forward in other areas as well. At their Wednesday meeting, the library board listened to a presentation from the Alford Group, an Evanston-based firm

that works with nonprofits on a variety of fronts, including fundraising campaigns. “We’ll help you rekindle that cultural philanthropy,” said Don Zeilstra, vice president of the Alford Group. If the board decides to, they could hire the Alford Group to lead the fundraising campaign for the expansion. Zeilstra said their flat fee was $35,800. The board also heard presentations from John Bass, the executive director of gift and estate planning at Northern Illinois University, and John Biggins,

Cost of doing the dance Local schools and students prepare to splurge for prom

the owner and president of American City Bureau, a capital campaign firm based in West Dundee. Bass and Biggins each offered their take on things the board should and shouldn’t do when fundraising for capital campaigns. While the library needs to raise only $2 million to pay off the loan, Coover and other library officials are hoping to raise $6 million to complete the original expansion project. In March, the project was paired down slightly to meet the state’s June deadline.

Ill. police question pot test; bill moves By JOHN O’CONNOR and REGINA GARCIA CANO The Associated Press

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Conner Hill, a junior at DeKalb, and his date Kelly Brown, a junior at Sycamore, decide on corsage and boutonniere items May 4 at Kar-Fre Flowers in Sycamore. Hill and Brown plan to attend DeKalb’s prom Saturday and Sycamore’s prom May 18, both at Northern Illinois University. The flower shop has made boutonniere and corsage arrangements for about eight high schools this prom season. By STEPHANIE HICKMAN shickman@shawmedia.com

s one of Sycamore High School’s junior class’s four male officers, Michael Hermes knew they would need help planning prom, so he recruited about 20 people to plan the annual cel-

ebration. This was no light task for the students, who spent several meetings crunching numbers so they would come in under budget for the event. “For a school the size of Sycamore, it costs about $20,000 to $25,000 to put on a prom,” Hermes said. Every year, prom expenses are a

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hot topic among schools, students and families, but some families continue to splurge. DeKalb’s prom tickets cost $55 per person, while tickets to Sycamore’s prom are $120 per couple, and prom dresses can cost hundreds of dollars.

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SPRINGFIELD – Leading Illinois law enforcement organizations stepped up their opposition Wednesday to legalizing marijuana for medicinal use, warning Gov. Pat Quinn in a letter about lax motorist safeguards on a day a committee moved the measure to the Senate floor. The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association called on Quinn and transportation officials to speak up on the proposal, which would allow people with specific, debilitating illnesses to use marijuana for pain relief. The Senate Executive Committee endorsed the idea 10-5 after an emotional, highly personal hearing in which one lawmaker broke down while discussing how his late father might have benefited from the drug in dealing with cancer. Police oppose the measure, which got House approval last month, because they say there’s no clear-cut way to determine whether a motorist is driving under the influence of marijuana. The legislation states that federally approved field-sobriety tests are adequate to determine impairment, but Greg Sullivan, executive director of the sheriffs’ association, said they aren’t and predicted judges would toss out marijuana-related DUI cases as a result. The bill would require anyone with a medical marijuana permit to submit to a field sobriety test during a police traffic stop. Sen. William Haine, an Alton Democrat sponsoring the measure, said such “divided attention” tests – balancing and listening to instructions, for example – are admissible in court and elucidating as to a motorist’s state. “It shows the ability to have your attention focused or not,” Haine said after the hearing. “So, I don’t see the beef.”

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8 DAILY PLANNER Today

Safe Passage Domestic Violence support group: 815-7565228; www.safepassagedv.org. Weekly Ladies’ Brunch: 8 a.m. at Fox Valley Community Center, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich. Cost is $4 for food, conversation and bottomless cups of coffee or tea. Back To Basics AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. DeKalb Area Women’s Connection Prayer Coffee: 10 a.m. at the home of Beth Harbecke, 16717 Old School Road, Sycamore. 815-501-1578. Feed My Sheep Food Pantry: 10 a.m. to noon at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1915 N. First St., DeKalb. All are welcome. Malta HEA: Afternoon unit of the Homemakers Education Association. For meeting time and location, call Carolyn at 815-8252174. Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. weigh-in and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. meeting, Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave. Call Lydia Johnson, chapter leader, 815-895-4618. Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors: 4:45 p.m. at The National Bank & Trust Co., 155 N. Third St., DeKalb. Contact Amanda Lake, KSO business manager, at 815-756-3728 or ksomgr@kishorchestra.org. Open Closet: 5 to 7 p.m. at 300 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. Clothes and shoes for men, women and children. 815-758-1388. Franks Evening HEA: Part of the Homemakers Education Association. For meeting time and location, call JoAnn at 815-7868786. Nite Owls HEA: This evening unit is part of the Homemakers Education Association. For meeting time and location, call Sharon at 815-758-6712. ESL and GED Classes: 6 to 8 p.m. at Esperanza en Unidad (Hope in Unity), 2225 Gateway Drive, Suite A. To register and for information, call George Gutierrez at 815-970-3265. Keep It Simple AA(C): 6 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. One Day Café AA(C): 6 p.m. at Waterman United Methodist Church, 210 W. Garfield St. 800452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub. com. Weight Watchers: 6 p.m. weigh-in, 6:30 p.m. meeting Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road (near Aldi), DeKalb. Homework Help Nights: 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Neighbors’ House, Fifth and Pine streets, DeKalb. Free help for DeKalb fourth- to 12th-graders. neighborshouse@ tbc.net or 815-787-0600. American Legion Post 99: 7 to 9 p.m. at Sycamore Veterans Memorial Home, 121 S. California St. SycamoreAmericanLegion.org. Bayard Brown American Legion Post 337: 7 p.m. at Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St. DeKalb County Amateur Radio Emergency Service: 7 p.m. on 146.73 megahertz. For information, call Bill Itter (N9EWA) at 815-895-2020. DeKalb County Farmland Foundation: 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 1711 DeKalb Ave., Unit 1, in Sycamore, in the office building directly behind LubePros on Route 23. For people interested in preserving farmland. 815-756-2580, dcff@dcff.org. Grieving Parent Support Group: 7 p.m. at Great Lakes Leadership Center, 526 N. Main St., Elburn. For directions and monthly topics, call 630-365-2880. Sandwich Steppers AA(C): 7 p.m. at Fox Valley Community Center, 1406 Suydam Road. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Free Fit Club: 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Sycamore Community Center, 138 Fair St., Sycamore. Featuring rotating cardio or yoga programs from various Beachbody workouts like P90X, Insanity, Turbo Fire, Body Gospel, Turbo Jam, Hip Hop Abs, Rev Abs and many others. For information, call 815-901-4474 or 815-566-3580. A Friend Of Bill’s AA(C): 8 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 33930 N. State St., Genoa. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Any Lengths AA(C): 8 p.m. at Federated Church, 612 W. State St., Sycamore. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Closed Discussion AA: 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

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Man charged with rape, kidnapping By MEGHAN BARR and THOMAS J. SHEERAN

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WASHINGTON – For the first time, the government is publicly revealing how much hospitals charge, and the differences are astounding: Some bill tens of thousands of dollars more than others for the same treatment, even within the same city. Why does a joint replacement cost 40 times as much at one hospital as at another across the country? It’s a mystery, federal health officials say. “It doesn’t make sense,” Jonathan Blum, Medicare deputy administrator, said Wednesday. The higher charges don’t reflect better care, he said. And the amounts are too huge to be explained by obvious differences among hospitals, such as a more expensive regional economy, older or sicker patients, or the extra costs of running a teaching hospital, he said. The average charges for joint replacement range from about $5,300 at an Ada,

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Gina DeJesus gives a thumbs-up Wednesday as she is escorted toward her home in Cleveland. ber being outside only twice during their time in captivity. “We were told they left the house and went into the garage in disguise,” he said. The women were not kept in the same room but knew about one another, he said. A paternity test on Castro was being done to establish who fathered Berry’s 6-year-old daughter, he said. At a news conference, authorities would not discuss the circumstances of the women’s kidnappings or give further details about their ordeals. But City Councilman Brian Cummins said: “We know that the victims have confirmed miscarriages, but with who, how many and what conditions we don’t know.” “It sounds pretty gruesome,” he added. Castro was in custody Wednesday and couldn’t be reached for comment. A brother-in-law has said the family was shocked after hearing about the women at the home.

Neighbors said that over the years, Castro took part in the search for one of the women, Gina DeJesus, helped pass out fliers, performed music at a fundraiser for her and attended a candlelight vigil, at which he comforted her mother. None of the women said anything that indicated Castro’s brothers, Pedro Castro, 54, and Onil Castro, 50, were involved, Tomba said. “Ariel kept everyone at a distance,” he said. A court hearing for Ariel Castro was set for Thursday morning. The deputy chief also said there was no evidence to indicate any of the women had been outside without clothes, despite claims from a neighbor who said a naked woman was seen crawling around the backyard. Cleveland police have disputed claims by neighbors that officers had been called to the house before for suspicious circumstances. They said nothing in their records supports that.

Hospital fees vary highly for same procedure By CONNIE CASS and LAURAN NEERGAARD

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CLEVELAND – A man suspected of keeping three women captive inside his decrepit house for a decade was charged Wednesday with kidnapping and rape, accused of holding them under conditions so oppressive they were allowed outside for only a few moments in disguise and never saw a chance to escape until this week. Investigators said the women apparently were bound with ropes and chains, and a city councilman briefed on the case said they were subjected to prolonged sexual and psychological abuse and suffered miscarriages. Ariel Castro, a 52-year-old former school bus driver, was charged with four counts of kidnapping – covering the captives and the daughter born to one of them – and three counts of rape, against all three women. The women, now in their 20s and 30s, vanished separately between 2002 and 2004. At the time, they were 14, 16 and 20 years old. Prosecutors brought no charges against Castro’s two brothers, who were arrested along with him on Monday, saying there was no evidence they had any part in the crime. Castro owns the run-down home where the women were rescued on Monday after one of them, Amanda Berry, broke through a screen door to freedom while he was away. The discovery electrified Cleveland, where many people had come to believe the missing young women were dead. Police Deputy Chief Ed Tomba said it was the only opportunity they ever had to escape. “Something must have clicked, and she saw an opportunity and she took that opportunity,” he said. Tomba said the women could remem-

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Okla., hospital to $223,000 in Monterey Park, Calif., the Department of Health and Human Services said. That doesn’t include doctors’ fees. Hospitals within the same city also vary greatly. At Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, the average charge to treat a blood clot in a lung is $51,580. Down the street at NYU Hospitals Center, the charge for the same care would be $29,869. At the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, the list price is $16,861. That isn’t necessarily what you pay. Medicare pays hospitals on its own fee schedule that isn’t based on the listed charges, Blum said. And insurance companies routinely negotiate discount rates with the hospitals. But patients who are uninsured can be billed the full amount. And some with private insurance may find their share of the bill is inflated as a result of a hospital’s higher charges, officials said. Blum said the Obama administration hopes that releasing the information, at the website www.cms.gov, will help

lead to answers to the riddle of hospital pricing – and pressure some hospitals to lower their charges. The database also will help consumers shop around, he said. The variations shouldn’t be a surprise, since hospitals might violate antitrust regulations if they shared “proposed or negotiated rates” with each other, said Rich Umbdenstock, president of the American Hospital Association. Forty states do require or encourage hospitals to make some payment information publicly available, he said. “The complex and bewildering interplay among ‘charges,’ ‘rates,’ ‘bills’ and ‘payments’ across dozens of payers, public and private, does not serve any stakeholder well, including hospitals,” Umbdenstock said. Consumer advocates said making the charges public is significant, even if most patients don’t pay those rates. “I think the point is to shame hospitals,” said Chapin White of the nonprofit Center for Studying Health System Change.

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FAA to retain overnight shifts at 72 airport towers, facilities By JOAN LOWY

The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Seventy-two airport towers and other air traffic control facilities that were slated to close at night due to budget cuts will get to stay open, the Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday. The FAA had announced earlier this year that it would eliminate midnight shifts of air traffic controllers at 69 airport towers and two regional approach control facilities in order to meet across-the-board, automatic spending cuts required by Congress. Among the airports that were on the list to lose overnight controller

staffing were Chicago’s Midway International, General Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee, Albuquerque International Sunport in New Mexico, and Atlantic City International in New Jersey. The FAA announced the decision not to eliminate the shifts after following a conference call with airlines and groups representing business and private pilots. The elimination of midnight shifts at some airports was separate from the FAA’s furloughs of controllers at all the agency’s airport towers and control facilities last month. The furloughs caused widespread flight delays across the country for nearly a

week before Congress hastily passed a bill giving the agency authority to use $253 million from accounts with unspent funds to “prevent reduced operations and staffing” through the Sept. 30. FAA officials gave no reason for the decision to keep the 72 towers open at night. Most of the airports had relatively few takeoffs and landings after midnight and before controllers’ first morning shift. The FAA also has not yet made a decision on whether it will close entirely 149 small airport towers operated under contract for the agency, officials said. The agency has given airport operators and communities

where the airports are located until June 15 to work out financial arrangements to pay for air traffic controller staffing themselves. Airports are not required to have air traffic controllers on site in order to operate. Rather, pilots use FAA procedures to coordinate takeoffs and landings amongst themselves at hundreds of small airports across the country where air traffic is light. But local officials and lawmakers representing states and districts with towers slated for closure have protested the plan, saying businesses might be reluctant to locate in a community where the local airport wasn’t serviced by air traffic controllers.

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Mock trial challenges home-schooled students By FELIX SARVER

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SYCAMORE – A murder trial held at the DeKalb County Courthouse was no easy assignment for the handful of students involved. Parents, teachers and jurors watched quietly as students from Classical Conversations cross-examined each other about a wife accused of killing her abusive husband. It was, however, only a mock trial. Nevertheless, the students asked hard questions from witnesses, called on testimony from experts and raised objections to the judge. Jeffrey Lewis, who played the judge in one of two mock trials held Wednesday, said

the students were professional and showed a level of stress real attorneys would show during a trial. Lewis is an attorney for Klein, Stoddard, Buck and Lewis of Sycamore. “You could tell these guys were polished,” Lewis said. Classical Conversations is a nationwide program that focuses on combining classical educational methods such as verbal instruction with a Christian perspective. The program serves homeschooled students and families. Students who belong to the program are grouped into “challenges” instead of grades. The Challenge B Classical Conversation mock trial team comprises teenagers

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Hope Pavelski, 18, of Appleton, Wis., questions a witness Wednesday while taking on the role of a defense attorney during a mock trial at the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore. from Wisconsin, Rockford, Bloomington and Minooka.

They took turns playing the prosecution and defense for

the trial of Barbara Barrett, a woman who allegedly shot and killed her husband. Rockford student Jacob Vrolyk said his team prepared for the trial by studying witness statements, confessions and exploring ways to raise objections. He thought the competition helped him build speech and debating skills, while also learning more about the law. “We’re getting a really great understanding of how our legal system works,” Vrolyk said. Deb Warning, Minooka licensed director for Classical Conversations, said the mock trial is evaluated by jurors and a judge. The jurors award points to the students for asking good questions, obeying

court procedure and being flexible with the demands of making their case to the court. The judge gives the verdict, she said. The Rockford team won against the Wisconsin team after the first session of the competition. Each team took a turn acting as prosecutors while the other team was serving as defense attorneys. The judge found Barbara Barrett not guilty in both rounds, but the jurors awarded the most points to the Rockford team. The mock trial wasn’t meant to be a competition where students win a prize, Warning said. “It’s more about learning than getting a trophy,” Warning said.

Local programs ‘band together’ Judge denies bail reduction for Special Olympics athletes in pending DeKalb drug case By STEPHANIE HICKMAN shickman@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – For many Special Olympic athletes, there is no off-season. The Opportunity House and Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association’s Special Olympics program serves more than 100 local athletes with developmental disabilities who participate in nine different sports yearround. The organizations will host their fourth annual Band Together fundraiser Friday to help pay for these sporting events and the equipment. The event will feature live music from local bands Drift Away and Back Country

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n What: Special Olympics fundraiser n When: 6 to 11 p.m. Friday n Where: Blumen Gardens Tea Room, 403 Edward St., Sycamore n Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door n Contact: Marc Johnson at 815-991-2990, ext. 120 Roads. The night will consist of food, drinks and an auction. It will be from 6 to 11 p.m. at Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward St., Sycamore. Special Olympics coordinator Marc Johnson said the money raised will directly

benefit the local athletes. “It gives our athletes an opportunity to play sports and be accepted and gain that independence,” Johnson said. The Opportunity House/ KSRA Special Olympics offers sports to athletes ranging in age from eight to 63. The community plays a vital role in the success of the program, and community members can help by simply showing up to Friday’s event, Johnson said. Tickets to the Band Together fundraiser are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For tickets or information, contact Johnson at 815-9912990, ext. 120.

By JILLIAN DUCHNOWSKI

jduchnowski@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – DeKalb County Presiding Judge Robbin Stuckert declined to reduce bail Wednesday for one of the 10 local residents arrested last week on crack cocaine conspiracy charges. Dianatha Hardesty, 50, of the 900 block of North 14th Street, DeKalb, wanted her bail reduced from $50,000 to $5,000. One of her children has health issues related to a seizure and panic attack that happened April 30, the day she was arrested, and Hardesty has a medical issue of her own to address, Hardesty and her attorney said. Her

daughter was able to scrape together $500. “I have no money,” Hardesty told Stuckert. “None.” Prosecutors weren’t so certain, though. They have asked permission to question her about where she got her bail money if Dianatha she does inHardesty deed post the $5,000 required with a $50,000 bail. On Wednesday, prosecutors also pointed out that Hardesty had posted bail for her children in recent cases and covered the cost of elec-

tronic home monitoring for one of her children. Prosecutors said police recorded dozens of phone conversations from Hardesty’s home phone number between her and Terry M. Griffin, 31, of Chicago, the suspected leader of a crack cocaine operation. Her defense attorney argued that Hardesty was not a flight risk, having lived in DeKalb County for decades, and said she had a history of making her court appearances. Hardesty has another felony case pending. She’s due in court today on allegations she had less than 15 grams of cocaine on July 30, 2011, court records show.

Sycamore to allow multiple outdoor events By STEPHANIE HICKMAN shickman@shawmedia.com

SYCAMORE – Outdoor events in Sycamore can now be held on the same day. As the city has received an increasing number of outdoor event permit requests, the Sycamore City Council passed an ordinance this week amending the amount of outdoor special events the city will allow on any given day. The city granted 32 outdoor special event permits in 2012. “The frequency has grown, which is a great thing for our town, especially downtown,” said Sycamore City Manager Brian Gregory. The original ordinance limited any business or organization to one event per day, at no more than three times a year. The amendment states that while no more than one event can take place at any time downtown, multiple outdoor events may be approved throughout the city, at the city manager’s discretion. With multiple events allowed, the city is now seeking notification from the permit holder at least 30 days before the event. This notice will give the city staff adequate time to prepare for multiple events if the situation arises. “One thing that we would likely do is if someone has a permit for a certain day, make sure they don’t conflict,” Gregory said. “We want to benefit all events.”

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Reorganization spares DeKalb Applebee’s 8 Chicago-area locations to close By STEPHANIE HICKMAN shickman@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – The future of Applebee’s in DeKalb could lie in the hands of a new franchise owner. The restaurant at 2411 Sycamore Road sits in limbo as Kentucky-based owner AppleIllinois plans to close several of its Chicago-area locations. At least eight of the fran-

chise holder’s 33 restaurants will close their doors, and more closures could be on the horizon. Dan Smith, a spokesman for Applebee’s, said AppleIllinois filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April in an effort to reorganize the business, which includes selling the franchise rights of the remaining 25 restaurants and their assets. Smith said Applebee’s has already received a bid for the franchise rights from another Applebee’s franchise owner. But that doesn’t mean the DeKalb location is completely

safe. “It will be the new franchisee’s decision whether to close additional restaurants,” Smith said. DeKalb economic development consultant Roger Hopkins said the city has received a precautionary letter from the corporate manager of AppleIllinois indicating the DeKalb restaurant could close. The company has notified all 33 locations of possible layoffs, which could affect anywhere between 300 and 1,700 team members, Smith said. Hopkins said local job agencies are prepared to help

the 68 employees who could be laid off, but he hopes that won’t be an issue. “My belief right now is that the store is doing better than other stores in the chain,” Hopkins said. Smith said the closing of these restaurants is unique to the franchise owner, AppleIllinois, and is not indicative of the state of the Applebee’s brand. “We do not anticipate that all restaurants in the Chicago market will close,” Smith said. “There’s already a bid in place for existing assets and future developments.”

Locations to close: n 1690 S. Randall Road, Geneva n 17575 Halsted Road, Homewood n 19826 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena n 741 E. Dundee Road, Palatine n 472 N. Weber Road, Romeoville n 18 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg n 880 S. Barrington Road, Streamwood n 16200 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park

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2 in jail, charged with cocaine possession

SANDWICH – Two Sandwich residents remained in the DeKalb County Jail on Wednesday evening on charges they had five grams or less of cocaine. David L. Cook, 53, and Carla S. Cook, 43, of the 200 block of Boulevard Street in Sandwich, were charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and possession of a controlled substance. The Kendall County Cooperative Police Assistance Team found cocaine Tuesday when police searched their home, court records show. David Cook admitted to obtaining cocaine and giving it to Carla. Carla Cook told police she had the cocaine and it was for sale, court records show. The pair is due in court today. David Cook’s bail was set at $100,000, while Carla Cook’s bail was set at $75,000. They would need to post 10 percent – $10,000 and $7,500, respectively – to be released.

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BIG ROCK – At least nine wineries will participate in the second annual Tasting Under the Oaks from noon to 8 p.m. June 22. The nine wineries participating in the festival are Vahling Vineyards, Fox Creek Vineyards, Waterman Winery, Hailey’s Winery, Willett’s Winery, Cooper’s Hawks Winery, Pheasant Hollow Winery, Lavender Crest and Castle Finn Winery. Art Jackson, chef and owner of Pleasant House Bakery in Chicago, will provide food for purchase. The event will be at Plowman’s Park, 48W508 Hinckley Road. Parking and entrance to the festival are free, while wine-tasting wristbands, which include a souvenir wine glass and five tastings, are $15. Additional tasting tickets are $1 each. For information, email bigrockwinefest@gmail.com or visit www.bigrockwinefest.com.

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Both Sycamore and DeKalb high schools will hold their proms at the Duke Ellington Ballroom at the Holmes Student Center on the Northern Illinois University campus. DeKalb’s prom is Saturday, while Sycamore’s is May 18. The night includes dinner, dancing and lots of memories. Sheri Emmert, whose son, David, is a senior at Sycamore High, has gone through the prom experience with her older daughter. She said the dress, shoes, accessories, hair and nails are all costs that add up. “You try to shop around and find good deals, but the prices of prom dresses are such a big range,” she said. Diane Hosey, owner of Ducky’s Formal Wear at 112 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, said dresses can range between $85 to $525. The shop also offers dress alterations and tuxedo rentals for men. While cost can factor in many students’ prom night, Hosey said it’s great knowing she could be a part of such a memorable evening. “The best part is just seeing how excited everybody gets when everything works out the way they dream it to be,” she said. Emmert is glad to be able to sit back this time as her son goes through his last prom. “I do prefer a boy,” she said. “But I think it’s a great night for them and something

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fun and enjoyable for them.” DeKalb High School Assistant Principal Jennie Hueber, a former junior class adviser who chaperones prom each year, said the cost of prom really hasn’t increased for the school. It’s more a matter of the dollar value as more businesses charge more for services and products, she said. Both DeKalb and Sycamore will hold post-prom events in the Huskie Den at the student center, which is open to all students whether they go to prom or not. The event includes entertainment, activities and food. Sycamore’s post-prom is free, while DeKalb’s is $10. Michele Cole, mother of Sycamore junior Stephanie Cole, said post-prom is a great way to keep the students safe while also saving them money. She said many students often plan activities the day after prom such as a trip to Six Flags Great America. But if they attend post-prom, they won’t feel the need to keep spending on activities. Cole encourages all Sycamore High students to attend, even those who may not be able to afford the prom itself. “There’s no reason not to enjoy any part of this evening, no matter what your situation is,” she said. Sycamore High is seeking monetary and raffle donations for its post-prom event. To donate raffle prizes, contact Emmert at 815-899-9456. Send monetary donations to JoAnn Pumroy at 230 W. State St. in Sycamore.

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State Senate committee OKs union-backed pension plan By SARA BURNETT

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SPRINGFIELD – A Senate committee approved a unionbacked approach for dealing with Illinois’ pension crisis Wednesday, saying it gives the state its best chance at surviving an inevitable court challenge and getting out of its nearly $100 billion mess. The Senate Executive Committee voted 10-5 to send the proposal to the full Senate. It could get a floor vote as early as today. The measure, sponsored by Senate President John Cullerton, was drafted in collaboration with some of the state’s largest public-employee unions. Michael Carrigan, president of the Illinois AFL-CIO, called it a “fair, responsible and constitutional solution” that will bring much-needed stability to the system. Cullerton said it is “very significant” that some of the largest unions have agreed not to sue if the bill is passed

as written. The Chicago Democrat also believes the bill is the only approach to pension reform that is constitutional. The union coalition that negotiated the deal, We Are One Illinois, represents more than 1 million members. The group’s leaders have said they will oppose a competing pension-reform plan that was approved in the House last week. They say the House bill, sponsored by House Speaker Michael Madigan, violates a provision of the state constitution that says pension benefits cannot be reduced. “Clearly this [unionbacked bill] is a stronger argument for the constitutionality than the other options that are out there,” Cullerton said Wednesday. Cullerton said the measure is constitutional because it gives a choice in benefits. Workers would choose among three benefit packages, while retirees would choose between two. For example, workers who want to receive 3 percent

cost-of-living increases compounded annually wouldn’t get health insurance. If they want health insurance in retirement, they would receive smaller cost-of-living adjustments. Cullerton says under his plan, the annual pension payment would be about $850 million less in 2015 than is currently scheduled. But the hearing also provided an indication of the tough road ahead for the legislation. Bob Pinkerton, vice president of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, said his organization – which represents about 35,000 retired teachers – wasn’t involved in the negotiations with Cullerton and doesn’t support the bill. He said the association could file a lawsuit if the legislation is enacted because retirees shouldn’t have to choose between cost-of-living adjustments and health insurance. “Either jump off a cliff or I’ll shoot you is not a very good choice,” Pinkerton said.

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Born: Sept. 10, 1928, in Greece Died: May 8, 2013, in DeKalb, Ill. DeKALB – Angie Vasilogambros, 84, of DeKalb, Ill., died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb. Born Sept. 10, 1928, in Greece, the daughter of Vasilos and Kristina (Striglos) Papageorge, Angie married Tasso Vasilogambros on Jan. 6, 1957, in Greece. Angie was a very active member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, DeKalb, and served as a member of the Philoptochos

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Society. She is survived by her husband, Tasso; children, Bill (Susan) Vasilogambros and Dean Vasilogambros, both of Arlington Heights; grandchildren, Matthew T. Vasilogambros of Washington, D.C., formerly of Arlington Heights, and Elizabeth Vasilogambros of Arlington Heights; sister, Vasio Papathopoulos of Greece; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Kosta, Andreas and Panteli. The funeral service will be held at noon Saturday, May 11, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 320 S. Second St., DeKalb,

with the Rev. John A. Artemas officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Park Cemetery, DeKalb. The visitation will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Anderson Funeral Home, DeKalb. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Angie Vasilogambros’ name, sent in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, IL 60115. For information, visit www. AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022. To sign the online guest book, visit www.legacy.com/daily-chronicle.

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8OUR VIEW

8SKETCH VIEW

Put Illinois motorists in the fast lane

Liberal anger only makes Cruz stronger Rude, entitled, arrogant and off-putting: That’s how the conventionally wise in Washington are characterizing Ted Cruz, the conservative new senator from Texas. It’s a better description of the critics themselves, who are inadvertently helping Cruz build his national fan base. I’ll admit to being biased about Cruz, who has been a friend for almost half my life. But you don’t need to like Cruz or his politics to see how weightless some of the criticisms are. The New York Times columnist David Brooks delivered a common critique of Cruz in a recent public appearance: “If you mention the name Ted Cruz to other senators, you just get titanic oceans of eye rolling. Because you’re a freshman, you don’t go in and take over hearings, you, like, hang around and learn how it’s done,” he said. “It doesn’t help that he has a face that looks a little like Joe McCarthy, actually. I just – I find him a little off-putting.” So, in short: You’re trashing the fine traditions of this great and storied chamber. Plus we don’t like your face. Dana Milbank, who showcases his snark in the Washington Post, criticized the senator for microphone-hogging bad manners in a column that started, “Is there nobody who can tell Ted Cruz to shut up?” Maybe a quieter Cruz would have better relationships with his colleagues, who would then do more to advance his legislative goals. If so, that’s more an indictment of the culture of the Senate than of Cruz. The people of Texas didn’t vote for him because he promised to keep his head down in deference to his colleagues. No senator wins election that way. Presumably voters want senators who will be as effective as they can be in advocating for the views they campaigned on.

VIEWS Ramesh Ponnuru Of all the possible critiques of Cruz, this one – that his colleagues resent all the attention he’s getting – has the least resonance outside the Beltway. Oh wait, except for another one: He has violated Senate protocol. Last week, the New York Times reported that in a breach of the Senate’s “rules of decorum,” Cruz had given a public gathering his account of how some closed-door conversations among unidentified Republican colleagues had gone. (He said they were “squishes.”) The paper mentioned that it had already reported on those conversations with an account less flattering to Cruz. Maybe Cruz was indiscreet. But who really cares about these “rules of decorum”? Not the Times, which was happy to report on the off-the-record conversations, with names. And apparently not the other senators, who don’t seem to mind having their aides leak to the Times. The conservative editors of the Wall Street Journal opinion pages have a more substantive complaint about Cruz. Although they share his opposition to most gun regulations, they thought his recent filibuster on the subject was unwise, and they fault him for treating a tactical dispute as a matter of principle. They make some reasonable points, but their focus on these questions seems weirdly disproportionate: On May 3, they devoted both an editorial and a column to them. Cruz has staked out very conservative positions on most issues, all of which are fair game for criticism. Yet to an unusual

extent his opponents resort to a kind of aesthetic disdain for him instead of taking on his positions. There isn’t much more to these criticisms than to Cher’s Twitter posts that “the smell of sulphur follows him wherever he goes.” Most of these denunciations help Cruz: He’ll probably use Cher in an online ad someday. A lot of conservatives will rally around anyone under attack from liberals, whatever the merits. And the insubstantiality of the attacks only makes them more helpful. They let him send a message to conservatives across the country: The Beltway wants to put us in our place, and I won’t let them. Cruz’s Beltway critics were horrified anew last week on reports that he is thinking of running for president. If the past few months are any guide, he would try to build a majority starting with the most conservative end of the Republican primary electorate, and argue that the party needs to nominate a true conservative rather than an establishment favorite. Many Republicans have tried this strategy since President Ronald Reagan left the scene. None has succeeded. The right end of the party invariably splits its support among several candidates, and voters in the middle of the party usually prefer someone with more experience than the right’s favorites. Maybe Cruz has a different strategy in mind, or has a reason for thinking this time will be different. If he runs, he will have at least one thing going for him: He has a knack for making his opponents lose their wits.

• Ramesh Ponnuru is a Bloomberg View columnist, a visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a senior editor at National Review.

8VIEWS

With Syrian airstrikes, Israel steps up to the plate By JENNIFER RUBIN The Washington Post

The Washington Post reports: “Israeli forces have carried out an airstrike against a shipment of sophisticated missiles bound for the Lebanese political and military organization Hezbollah, officials in Washington, Lebanon and Israel told reporters Saturday. “... Lebanese authorities and residents had already reported unusually intense Israeli overflights during the previous 48 hours, suggesting the warplanes may have struck their target from Lebanese airspace.” Israeli planes reportedly struck again Sunday outside Damascus. So much for the suggestion by critics of stronger U.S. action that Syria’s antiaircraft system is formidable. It seems someone in the Israeli government took a not-too-subtle swipe at the Obama administration’s equivocating on Bashar Assad’s use of chemical weapons. “Israeli officials described the missiles targeted in the Friday strike as

‘game-changing’ weapons, according to the Associated Press. They said they were not chemical weapons, but advanced, longrange, ground-to-ground missiles.” Translation: When Israel draws a red line, it means it. Not only does the Israeli action contrast with the U.S. government’s fecklessness, but it also raises the issue of whether the United States would prefer Israel police the Middle East. It is unbecoming for a superpower to let little Israel take on the Iranian surrogates. It will likely unnerve our allies elsewhere and embolden foes in other parts of the world. As for the Middle East, when a U.S. president is this passive and unwilling to act in accordance with his words, the West and the Sunni states can take comfort knowing that Israel is there to rein in the mullahs and their surrogates. Another event also emphasizes the degree to which American reticence is tipping the balance of power in the region toward Iran.

“Also Saturday, Assad made his second public appearance in three days, visiting a Damascus university to inaugurate a statue dedicated to students who have died in the violence. “Footage aired by state television showed him being mobbed by cheering, waving supporters. Assad rarely appears in public, and his visibility this week suggests his confidence has been buoyed by recent gains by his forces in some parts of the country and by indications that the international community remains reluctant to involve itself in the Syrian conflict.” Yes, Assad and his senior partners in Tehran should feel rather confident these days. The U.S. is obviously unwilling to back up rhetoric with action. Syria is a dress rehearsal for the bigger conflict between Iran and the West. There, too, one suspects, Israel will be forced to act. For what Israeli prime minister could rely on this administration to act? If Obama won’t take on Syria, there is little chance he’ll make good on his threats toward Iran.

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A proposal to raise the speed limit by 5 mph in Illinois could put the state in the fast lane for a change. The legislation, proposed by Sugar Grove Republican state Sen. Jim Oberweis, would allow drivers on certain tollways and interstate highways to legally travel 70 mph, something they already can do in many other states. The state Senate passed the measure last month, 41-6. Sen. Tim Bivins, R-Dixon, and Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Rockford, whose districts both include part DeKalb County, both voted in favor of the bill. The proposal still must be approved by the Illinois House of Representatives and signed by Gov. Pat Quinn before it could go into effect. Opponents point to safety issues and reports showing that driving at higher speeds can lead to more traffic crashes. Such concerns are legitimate. But there are reasons this legislation could work: • Oberweis called the move good for business. If it’s helpful for businesses to have truck drivers arrive earlier to their destinations, then it’s a good thing. • It would put Illinois more in line with other states. There are 34 states that already have speed limits of 70 mph or higher, including neighboring Indiana, Iowa, Michigan and Missouri. • Chicago-area collar counties could opt to have some of their roads excluded from the change. So if there is a concern about a specific stretch of highway, that could be addressed. Anyone who’s taken a drive down Interstate 88 recently knows that many motorists in the state already are illegally driving 70 mph and faster when in Illinois. It’s not unreasonable to allow people on certain roads in the state to drive 5 mph faster – legally. But upping the speed limit to 70 mph should not give people the entitlement to drive 75 mph. Enforcement, regardless of whether the speed limit changes, is key.

8 ANOTHER VIEW

Perils of government handouts to business

Later this month, at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga, Tenn., plant, a massive layoff will occur. As a result of slower-than-expected growth in Passat sales, about 500 Chattanooga-area workers will find themselves jobless, most not knowing how – or when – they’ll get their next paycheck. The VW layoffs are just the latest in a long line of examples of failed corporate welfare handout schemes that have left workers without jobs and taxpayers holding the tab. In an attempt to lure – some would use the term “bribe” – new businesses, state and local governments have increasingly relied on a cocktail of tax breaks, free land, training grants, infrastructure handouts and giveaways of cold, hard cash. The VW plant that is laying off 500 employees is the same VW plant that received $577.4 million in government giveaways, the largest incentive package for any auto plant in U.S. history. ACG Flat Glass in Kingsport, Tenn., closed its doors in 2012, leaving 66 workers without jobs only a few months after receiving a $64,800 handout from the state. Last year, Tennessee’s taxpayers shelled out $18,000 for employee training at American Esoteric Laboratories in Memphis. The medical testing company laid off 70 workers earlier this year. ThyssenKrupp, RockTenn CP and Cummins combined to slash more than 240 jobs in Tennessee within two years of receiving a total of $787,900 in state job training subsidies. In March, Hemlock Semiconductor’s Clarksville, Tenn., plant laid off all of its nearly 300 employees and announced it was shuttering the facility for good. Under Gov. Bill Haslam, the state’s Department of Economic and Community Development has devised “clawback language” that allows the state to recover economic incentive money from companies that fail to live up to their end of the bargain. Unfortunately, that will only apply to corporate welfare handouts going forward. Taxpayers will remain on the hook for the Hemlock calamity and a number of other bad economic development deals. VW, Hemlock and the numerous other examples of unsuccessful or underperforming economic development handouts is just further proof that government does a poor job at picking winners and losers in the marketplace. Rather than tossing out tax dollars to entice a few hand-selected companies to come to Tennessee, state and local leaders should focus on luring businesses the right way: through low taxes and unobtrusive regulatory burdens for businesses of all sizes and types. That way, the state’s business climate will be welcoming for all businesses, not just the well-connected, chosen few.

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7-DAY FORECAST

A cold front will move into the area today slowly spreading showers and a few thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts will range between 0.50-1.0 inch and the severe weather threat should stay well south. By Friday, high pressure from Canada will usher in a colder air mass with temperatures a good 10 degrees below normal. It will stay rather cool for the weekend.

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Rockford 68/44

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Arlington Heights 68/44

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Dixon 72/45

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Joliet 74/48 Streator 76/48

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Peoria 76/49

Evanston 71/45

Hammond 71/50 Gary 72/53 Kankakee 74/52 Watseka 76/53

Pontiac 76/53

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The Bulls and the Heat are now tied at 1-1 in their playoff series after Miami beat the Bulls, 115-78, on Wednesday. PAGE B2

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8MORNING KICKOFF

DeKALB GIRLS SOCCER

Cardine, Ricker sign with Waubonsee By ROSS JACOBSON

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Charge of homicide by assault filed in ref death

SALT LAKE CITY – A Utah teen accused of punching a soccer referee who later died was charged Wednesday with homicide by assault, a count issued when an attack unintentionally causes death. Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill also said he will seek to try the teen as an adult in the death of 46-year-old Ricardo Portillo. The charge is less serious than manslaughter. It carries a possible sentence of up to five years in prison for adults, but penalties can be less for juveniles. Gill said it became clear in looking at the facts that the teenager’s actions didn’t amount to murder or manslaughter. “We did not believe we could demonstrate the premeditation or intent to justify those charges,” Gill told The Associated Press. “Those other charges require another type of mental state. We did not believe that type of mental state was present.” The fact that the teenager will soon turn 18, combined with the seriousness of what happened, led Gill to push to have him tried as an adult. The chance of the teen’s rehabilitation is minimal, prosecutors said in court documents. A juvenile court judge will ultimately rule on that request. The 17-year-old, whose name is being withheld by The Associated Press because he’s a minor, has been in juvenile detention since April 27 when the incident occurred at a recreational-league soccer match in a Salt Lake City suburb. – Wire report

DeKalb seniors Kelli Cardine and Savannah Ricker have been playing together for the past four years. As part of DeKalb’s high school squad and club teams through the Northern Illinois Football Club, Cardine and Ricker have been consistent teammates. On Wednesday, Cardine and Ricker decided to continue their playing careers together as both signed to play soccer at Waubonsee Community College. “I’m excited to keep playing with her because she’s a good familiar player and we’re both going to get better together,” Cardine said. It’s been an eventful 48 hours for the two DeKalb seniors. On Tuesday night, the Barbs clinched the Northern Illinois Big 12 East title with

a 4-0 win over Morris. On Wednesday afternoon, the two traveled to Sugar Grove to officially sign with Waubonsee. “Me and Kelli really work well on the field because she plays midfield and I play defense,” Ricker said. Both players said they liked Waubonsee’s proximity to home and took visits to the Sugar Grove campus this year. Cardine said she will likely stay at her natural position of center midfield while Ricker will likely be moved to a center spot along the defensive line. “We want to work the ball around Kelli in the middle and Savannah is really strong in the back,” Waubonsee coach Brad Schlemmer said. “We’ve got a strong defensive player in Savannah and in Kelli we have an offensive center mid.”

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DeKalb’s Savannah Ricker (right) runs for the ball in Sycamore junior Amy Schroeder’s possession during the first half on April 30.

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Hawks can’t stop Beltran

8WHAT TO WATCH

NHL playoffs Conference quarterﬁnals, Game 5, Minnesota at Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m., CSN, NBCSN

The Hawks are on the verge of advancing in the playoffs for the first time since they captured the championship in 2010, with a 3-1 lead over the Minnesota Wild. They can wrap up this first-round series in Game 5 at the United Center.

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Golf PGA Tour, The Players Championship, first round, at Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., noon, TGC Pro baseball Regional coverage, Atlanta at San Francisco or Philadelphia at Arizona (8:30 p.m. start), 9 p.m., MLB Pro hockey Playoffs, conference quarterfinals, Game 5, Ottawa at Montreal, 6 p.m., CNBC Playoffs, conference quarterfinals, Game 5, N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m., NBCSN College softball SEC tournament, pairings TBD, 6:30 p.m., ESPN

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Nicole Hebel (center) finds the ball between Hiawatha players Yulissa Solis (10) and Abi Garcia (9) Wednesday in a Class 1A Genoa-Kingston Regional semifinal game. The Cogs beat Hiawatha 4-1.

Hat trick leads Cogs over Hiawatha By STEVE NITZ

snitz@shawmedia.com GENOA – When Genoa-Kingston forward Viviana Beltran came out of Wednesday’s Class 1A Genoa-Kingston Regional semifinal with two minutes left, there wasn’t much else she could do. Beltran, the Cogs’ sophomore

forward, had three goals in G-K’s 4-1 win over third-seeded Hiawatha. “I guess our teammates just did a good job playing the ball up,” Beltran said. “They did a really good job playing it up for me to run to it and actually score like they normally do.” Beltran opened the scoring for

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GIRLS TRACK SECTIONAL PREVIEW

G-K’s Kramer healthy and lowering times after injuries By ROSS JACOBSON

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G-K (8-11) nearly 10 minutes into the game, and got her second tally with 12:09 left in the first half. Cogs sophomore Nicole Hebel got G-K’s third goal of the game just more than 10 minutes into the second half, and Beltran finished off the Cogs’ scoring with two minutes left in the game. Following the last goal, G-K coach Randy Tate

took Beltran and forward Shannon Schumacher out following the score, with both getting a nice ovation. Yulissa Solis had the lone goal for Hiawatha (6-3-1). Tate wanted to get the ball to Beltran on the outside where she can show off her speed. “As long as we get it up to her, she can make her move,” Tate said. “She’s very good on the outside.

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Genoa-Kingston junior Brianna Kramer is looking to qualify for the IHSA Class 2A girls track state meet in the 300-meter low hurdles.

It all came together for Brianna Kramer on Monday at the Big Northern Conference girls track meet. After fighting through injuries during her whole sophomore campaign in 2012, the Genoa-Kingston junior was finally healthy and running against good competition in the 300-meter low hurdles. Kramer took third, but lowered her personal best by two seconds, crossing the finish line in 48.09 seconds, a mere .25 seconds from the

More online For all your prep sports coverage – stories, features, scores, photos, videos, blogs and more – log on to Daily-Chronicle.com/dcpreps. Class 2A state qualifying time. “I knew there were two girls that had low times and I was trying to stay with them,” Kramer said. “This year I have had more determination and have been wanting to go

under 50 seconds for a while now.” Kramer has gotten back to the form she showed as a freshman when she qualified for the state meet in the 300 hurdles. Two years ago, G-K was a Class 1A school and Kramer’s time of 50.03 was good enough for second place at the Plano Sectional and an automatic spot in Charleston. But injuries crippled her 2012 outdoor season. Shin splints didn’t allow Kramer to make any gains coming off a promising rookie season.

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8UPCOMING PREPS SPORTS SCHEDULE

NBA PLAYOFFS CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7)

TODAY

Baseball Hiawatha at Christian Liberty Academy, 4:30 p.m. Indian Creek vs. Putnam County at Massino Field, 6:30 p.m. North Boone at Genoa-Kingston, 4:30 p.m. Morris at Kaneland, 4:30 p.m. Yorkville at Sycamore, 4:30 p.m. DeKalb at Rochelle, 4:30 p.m. Softball Hiawatha at Christian Liberty Academy, 4:30 p.m. DeKalb at Yorkville, 4:30 p.m. Kaneland at Sycamore, 4:30 p.m. North Boone at Genoa-Kingston, 4:30 p.m. Indian Creek at Putnam County, 4:30 p.m. Boys Track Genoa-Kingston at Big Northern Conference meet at Oregon, 4:15 p.m. Girls Track DeKalb at Class 3A Belvidere North Sectional, 4 p.m.

8SPORTS SHORTS

NIU softball opens up MAC Tourney with win

The Northern Illinois softball team opened up Mid-American Conference Tournament play with a 2-1 win Wednesday over Miami (Ohio) in Akron, Ohio. The fourth-seeded Huskies walked-off in the bottom of the seventh on an Amanda Sheppard RBI single which scored Erika Oswald. Huskie pitcher Emily Norton allowed one run on seven hits in a complete-game win. NIU will face top-seeded Ball State at 4 p.m. this afternoon.

DeKalb grad selected to National Volleyball program Courtney Thomas, a 2011 graduate of DeKalb, has been selected to the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Senior A2 Program. Thomas was named to the 48-player roster and will train and compete in Dallas this summer. The A2 program is open to athletes with collegiate eligibility remanining and will take place in Dallas from June 25 to July 4 in conjunction with the USA Volleyball Girls’ Junior National Championships. Thomas is a 6-0 sophomore setter for Wisconsin and has been a starter in each of her first two seasons with the Badgers. She was named to the Big Ten All-Freshmen team in her first season.

Hiawatha senior invited to sports tourney in Australia

The Kirkland United Methodist Church is hosting a Spaghetti Supper fundraiser for Hiawatha senior Derek Ross, who has been invited to participate in the Down Under Sports Tournaments in Australia. The event will take place from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday. The cost for children ages 3-10 years old is $3, while adults are $7. Ross has been invited to participate on the East Central Conference Team this summer along with fellow Hiawatha athletes Dakotah Quimby and Mike Mercado.

Waubonsee hosting annual hitting camp

Waubonsee Community College is hosting its 29th annual hitting camp for boys and girls ages 8-14. The hitting camp runs from June 10-13 and instructions begins each day at 12:30 p.m. for two hours. Waubonsee’s Dave Randall and Naperville North’s Mark Lindo will teach fundamentals and techniques of hitting with an emphasis on basic mechanics. The cost for the camp is $70 a participant and $50 for each additional family member. Participants may register online at www.waubonseetickets.com. –Staff reports

Sunday Oklahoma City 93, Memphis 91, Thunder lead series 1-0 Indiana 102, New York 95, Pacers lead series 1-0 Monday Bulls 93, Miami 86, Bulls lead series 1-0 San Antonio 129, Golden State 127, 2OT, San Antonio leads series 1-0 Tuesday New York 105, Indiana 79, series tied 1-1 Memphis 99, Oklahoma City 93, series tied 1-1 Wednesday Miami 115, Bulls 78, series tied 1-1 Golden State at San Antonio (n) Friday Miami at Bulls, 7 p.m. San Antonio at Golden State, 9:30 p.m. Saturday Oklahoma City at Memphis, 4 p.m. New York at Indiana, 7 p.m. Sunday San Antonio at Golden State, 2:30 p.m. Monday Miami at Bulls, 6 p.m. Oklahoma City at Memphis, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 New York at Indiana, TBA x-Golden State at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 x-Bulls at Miami, TBA x-Memphis at Oklahoma City, TBA Thursday, May 16 x-Indiana at New York, 7 p.m. x-San Antonio at Golden State, TBA x – if necessary

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Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (right) shoots against Bulls forward Carlos Boozer during the first half of Game 2 of their playoff series in the Eastern Conference semifinals Wednesday in Miami.

HEAT 115, BULLS, 78

Miami embarrasses Bulls Heat knot series at 1-1 By TIM REYNOLDS

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MIAMI – So much for that notion of the Miami Heat being in trouble. Sure, they’ve lost home-

court advantage in these Eastern Conference semifinals. But an absolute domination of the Bulls on Wednesday night made the reigning NBA champions look like the clear-cut team to beat in this title race once again. Ray Allen scored 21 points in only 19 minutes, LeBron James finished with 19 points and nine assists, and the Heat led by as many as 46 points on the way to a 115-78 victory on

Wednesday night in Game 2 of their series, now knotted at one game apiece. It was the largest margin of victory in Heat postseason history, topping a 35-point win over Orlando on April 24, 1997. Joakim Noah and Taj Gibson were ejected in the fourth quarter for the Bulls, and the league will almost certainly review some of the things said and done in a game that was close for the first 20 minutes

before turning into an embarrassment for the Bulls and an embarrassment of riches for the Heat. The Bulls were called for six player technicals, the most by any team in a playoff game since Boston had that many against Indiana in 2005. The Heat had three technicals assessed, a season-high for them. Game 3 is Friday in Chicago.

Hawks’ Crawford eyes ﬁrst series win VIEWS Tom Musick CHICAGO – Deep down inside – way, way deep down inside, far beneath his allegiance to the Blackhawks – Corey Crawford felt a twinge of sympathy for the overwhelmed goaltender on the other end of the ice. Darcy Kuemper, who replaced injured Minnesota Wild starter Josh Harding in the second period of Game 4 of the Western Conference quarterfinals, gave up a 56-foot goal against Patrick Sharp on the first shot he faced in his playoff career. “Their young guy coming in, letting in the first shot, it’s pretty nerve-wracking,” said Crawford, whose ill-fated playoff debut included giving up a quick goal against Henrik Zetterberg of the Detroit Red Wings in 2009. “I’ve been in that situation before. It’s obviously a pretty nervous time.” These days, Crawford can look back on his playoff debut without embarrassment. If No. 50 is not the No. 1 reason why the Hawks are on the verge of advancing to the conference semifinals, then he’s certainly close. Coming off of a Game 4 shutout, Crawford boarded the team’s return flight with the best goals-against average (1.39) and the best save percentage (.949) of any starter in the playoffs. Although those statistics are stellar, a Hawks win in Game 5 at the United Center would give Crawford something more important: A playoff series win. That proved to be elusive for Crawford in 2012, when he stumbled in a six-game

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The Blackhawks’ Corey Crawford (left) and Michal Handzus watch as Wild forward Pierre-Marc Bouchard’s goal goes into the net Sunday in Game 3 of of a Stanley Cup playoff series in St. Paul, Minn. series against the Phoenix Coyotes. It proved to be elusive in 2011, too, when the Hawks lost to the Vancouver Canucks in a seven-game series. Yet teammates have defended Crawford throughout his postseason ups and downs, just as Crawford has defended the net. Including this series, Crawford is 8-9 in his playoff career with a 2.17 goals-against average and a .920 save percentage. “I saw him dominate a Vancouver series two years ago,” Sharp said when asked whether Crawford was playing his best hockey yet. “He was our best player – took us to seven games and overtime. We probably didn’t really deserve to be there the way

we were playing as players. And I thought he was good last year. “He’s answered a lot of questions about his play. I feel like he’s been strong ever since he joined the team. There are no question marks from our players looking back at our goaltending.” Plenty of other playoff teams wish they could say the same. Across the league, either because of injuries or inconsistency, goaltending has become an unwanted drama at the worst possible time. Marc-Andre Fleury might have single-handedly cost the Pittsburgh Penguins a legitimate shot at the Stanley Cup. Carey Price was injured and had to

leave the game for the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, and his team promptly lost to slip into a 3-1 series deficit against Ottawa. Meanwhile, the Wild have seen two goaltenders go down because of injuries: No. 1 starter Niklas Backstrom, who was injured during pregame warmups in Game 1, and No. 2 option Harding, who injured his left leg in the first period of Game 4. All the while, Crawford has been as steady as a stream. For that, Hawks coach Joel Quenneville is grateful. “He’s maturing,” Quenneville said. “I think he had a real good start to the season. He’s had some good experience in big games, and that consistency that he’s had. … “[He’s] just moving forward to the next shot and the next opportunity and being square and keeping a level disposition.” Crawford has had help from his teammates along the way. Throughout the regular season and the playoffs, Hawks players have cleared rebounds and loose pucks away from the net and collected countless bruises by blocking shots from the point. A win today could give Crawford and the rest of the Hawks a brief time to rest up while they await their second-round opponent. “We just go about our business,” Crawford said. “All year long, we’ve just prepared for the next game.” In this case, it’s the biggest next game yet.

• Shaw Media sports columnist Tom Musick can be reached at tmusick@shawmedia.com and on Twitter @ tcmusick.

MLB ROUNDUP

Cubs blow another late lead, Sox beat Mets The ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO – There were the four double plays, one in every inning from the fifth to the eighth. Mix in a wild pitch, an error and a shaky outing from a usually reliable reliever, and that was enough. At the plate and in the field, the Cubs just plain sputtered when they had to make a play on Wednesday. Anthony Rizzo had three

hits and Nate Schierholtz doubled home a pair of runs, but the Cubs blew a late one-run lead in a 5-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. “We just can’t seem to shut anybody down in the sixth, seventh inning,” manager Dale Sveum said. “We’re getting two strikes on people, we just can’t make a pitch when we have to.” Carlos Beltran had three hits and two RBIs as St. Louis won for the seventh time in eight

games and improved to a major league-best 14-7 on the road. The Cardinals went 5-1 on a six-game swing to Milwaukee and the Cubs, with the lone loss coming Tuesday in their first game of the season against the last-place Cubs. White Sox 6, Mets 3: At New York, Jake Peavy pitched threehit ball in his return from a balky back, Alejandro De Aza had a leadoff homer and the White Sox beat the New York

Mets, 6-3, to split their two-game interleague series. Alex Rios homered among his three hits and knocked in two runs for the White Sox. Conor Gillaspie blooped a tworun double off Jeremy Hefner (04) as the Sox’s struggling hitters finally found a few holes. Rios also had an RBI double and Paul Konerko a run-scoring single to help the last-place White Sox take the finale of a 4-4 road trip.

PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Saturday Los Angeles 1, St. Louis 0, Blues lead series 2-1 Sunday Minnesota 3, Blackhawks 2 (OT), Blackhawks lead series 2-1 Pittsburgh 5, N.Y. Islanders 4 (OT), Penguins lead series 2-1 Ottawa 6, Montreal 1, Senators lead series 2-1 San Jose 5, Vancouver 2, Sharks lead series 3-0 Monday Boston 5, Toronto 2, Bruins lead series 2-1 N.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 3, Capitals lead series 2-1 Detroit 3, Anaheim 2 (OT), series tied 2-2 Los Angeles 4, St. Louis 3, series tied 2-2 Tuesday Blackhawks 3, Minnesota 0, Hawks lead

series 3-1

N.Y. Islanders 6, Pittsburgh 4, series tied 2-2 Ottawa 3, Montreal 2, OT, Ottawa leads series 3-1 San Jose 4, Vancouver 3, San Jose wins series 4-0 Wednesday Boston 4, Toronto 3, OT, Boston leads series 3-1 N.Y. Rangers 4, Washington 3, series tied 2-2 Los Angeles at St. Louis (n) Detroit at Anaheim (n) Today Minnesota at Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. Ottawa at Montreal, 6 p.m. x-San Jose at Vancouver, 9 p.m. Friday Toronto at Boston, 6 p.m. x-N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 6:30 p.m. x-St. Louis at Los Angeles, TBD Anaheim at Detroit, TBD Saturday x-Blackhawks at Minnesota, TBD Anaheim at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. St. Louis at Los Angeles, 9 p.m. x-Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, TBD x-Montreal at Ottawa, TBD x-Vancouver at San Jose, TBD Sunday x-Minnesota at Blackhawks, TBD x-Detroit at Anaheim, TBD x-Boston at Toronto, TBD x-Ottawa at Montreal, TBD x-N.Y. Islanders at Pittsburgh, TBD x-Washington at N.Y. Rangers, TBD Monday x-N.Y. Rangers at Washington, TBD x-Toronto at Boston, TBD x-San Jose at Vancouver, TBD x-Los Angeles at St. Louis, TBD x – if necessary

MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE

Central Division W L Pct 19 12 .613 17 13 .567 17 14 .548 15 15 .500 14 18 .438 East Division W L Pct Baltimore 21 13 .618 Boston 21 13 .618 New York 18 13 .581 Tampa Bay 15 18 .455 Toronto 13 22 .371 West Division W L Pct Texas 21 13 .618 Oakland 18 17 .514 Seattle 16 19 .457 Los Angeles 11 22 .333 Houston 10 24 .294

Detroit Kansas City Cleveland Minnesota White Sox

GB — 1½ 2 3½ 5½ GB — — 1½ 5½ 8½ GB — 3½ 5½ 9½ 11

Wednesday’s Games White Sox 6, N.Y. Mets 3 Seattle 2, Pittsburgh 1 Washington 3, Detroit 1 Baltimore 5, Kansas City 3 Cleveland 4, Oakland 3 Minnesota 15, Boston 8 Tampa Bay 10, Toronto 4 Houston 3, L.A. Angels 1 Texas 4, Milwaukee 1 N.Y. Yankees at Colorado (n) Today’s Games Oakland (Colon 3-1) at Cleveland (Kazmir 1-1), 11:05 a.m. N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 4-3) at Colorado (Francis 1-2), 2:10 p.m. Detroit (Fister 4-0) at Washington (Haren 3-3), 3:05 p.m. Kansas City (Guthrie 4-0) at Baltimore (F.Garcia 0-0), 6:05 p.m. Minnesota (Correia 3-2) at Boston (Lackey 1-2), 6:10 p.m. Toronto (Dickey 2-5) at Tampa Bay (Price 1-3), 6:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Vargas 1-3) at Houston (Harrell 3-3), 7:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Central Division W L Pct 21 12 .636 18 15 .545 19 16 .543 15 17 .469 13 21 .382 East Division W L Pct Atlanta 20 13 .606 Washington 18 15 .545 Philadelphia 16 19 .457 New York 13 17 .433 Miami 10 25 .286 West Division W L Pct Colorado 19 13 .594 San Francisco 20 14 .588 Arizona 18 15 .545 San Diego 16 18 .471 Los Angeles 13 19 .406

St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Milwaukee Cubs

GB — 3 3 5½ 8½ GB — 2 5 5½ 11 GB — — 1½ 4 6

Wednesday’s Games White Sox 6, N.Y. Mets 3 St. Louis 5, Cubs 4 Atlanta 7, Cincinnati 2 Seattle 2, Pittsburgh 1 San Diego 1, Miami 0 San Francisco 4, Philadelphia 3, 10 innings Washington 3, Detroit 1 Texas 4, Milwaukee 1 N.Y. Yankees at Colorado (n) Arizona at L.A. Dodgers (n) Today’s Games N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 4-3) at Colorado (Francis 1-2), 2:10 p.m. Detroit (Fister 4-0) at Washington (Haren 3-3), 3:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (Locke 3-1) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 2-4), 6:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Hamels 1-4) at Arizona (Corbin 4-0), 8:40 p.m. Atlanta (Teheran 1-0) at San Francisco (Vogelsong 1-2), 9:15 p.m.

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DeKALB BOYS TRACK

Barbs’ young 4x200 relay outracing expectations By ANTHONY ZILIS

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DeKALB – Dre Brown thought dreams of qualifying for the state meet in the 4x200 might be over after last year’s sectional meet, at least for a few years. The Barbs crossed the line one-hundredth of a second behind second-place Machesney Park Harlem, and a team that consisted of three graduating seniors failed to qualify. “It was really disappointing,” said Brown, now a sophomore. “We really didn’t

know what we would have coming into this season.” But one year later, the Barbs are back in the mix for a state berth in both the 4x100 and 4x200, and they’re better than last year. Even though coach Tim Holt knew the Barbs had the potential to be better this year in both relays, he didn’t realize exactly how the season would play out. After a few top athletes didn’t go out for the team, two freshmen have emerged to join Brown, junior Drew Paszotta and sophomore Eriq

Torrey, who ran in mostly frosh-soph races last year. “I was thinking of a couple of other guys that might come out that didn’t happen,” Holt said. “It was nice that we have these younger kids to be able to step up. We have a lot of depth in that area.” Senior Michael Tayo started the season as a member of DeKalb’s relay teams, but when he was injured, sophomore Jalen Cole took his spot in the group. When Cole suffered an injury, freshmen James Robinson and David Long both battled for spots,

and Long has taken the spot for the foreseeable future, though Holt said things could change depending on the outcome of Friday’s conference meet. Even with the injuries, the Barbs are out-performing last year’s relay teams. The Barbs won both sprint relays at the Northern Illinois Invitational last week, and though they haven’t broken the automatic state qualifying times, DeKalb should be in the mix for a top-two spot at the sectional in both relays.

There has certainly been a learning curve with runners adjusting to varsity races. In sprint relays, runners must keep running through the exchange zones to ensure a swift handoff, and that’s something the younger Barbs have struggled with at times. Brown said there have been difficulties along the way, but his less-experienced teammates are learning. “You’re competing against kids who are 18 and 17, way older than them,” Brown said. “We try to keep their confidence up. They’re pret-

ty smart, so they know what they’re doing.” Those small detriments only make the fast times more exciting, because the potential for growth over the next few years is huge. While qualifying is a goal this year, Holt is setting his sights even higher over the next couple of seasons. “Hopefully they keep improving,” Holt said. “If they keep getting better, what’s the limit? Going downstate, qualifying for the finals, placing in the state meet, who knows?”

PREP ROUNDUP

Kaneland girls soccer beats Sycamore DAILY CHRONICLE The Kaneland girls soccer team beat Sycamore, 1-0, as the Knights got a first-half goal from Kiandra Powell off an assist from Courtney Diddell for the only score. The Knights finished the

regular season at 10-4-3, including a 7-1-2 mark in the Northern Illinois Big 12 East.

SOFTBALL Barbs shut out Rochelle:

DeKalb blanked Rochelle, 6-0. Hiawatha falls: Alden-Hebron defeated Hiawatha, 7-6.

Ashley Tamraz went 4 for 5 with a home run for the Hawks (9-8) while Abby Turner was 3 for 5. Hiawatha was swept by swept by Somonauk Monday and Tuesday, losing 7-0 and 6-1. Marengo tops G-K: Marengo beat Genoa-Kingston, 5-1, in

the completion of a suspended game.

BASEBALL Hiawtha, Alden-Hebron game suspended: The contest between

Hiawatha and Alden-Hebron was suspended due to darkness with the score tied at 9-9.

Cogs advance to take on top-seeded Indian Creek • GIRLS SOCCER

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Sycamore’s Katherine Kohler paces with the ball followed by DeKalb’s Kelli Cardine in the first half on April 30.

Ricker, Cardine will join former DeKalb star Mascal • SIGNEES

Continued from page B1 Ricker and Cardine will join former DeKalb soccer star Audrey Mascal, who was a freshman at Waubonsee this season. Indian Creek senior Christina Sommerfeld, who transferred from DeKalb, has also signed to play at Waubon-

see next season. Schlemmer said he hopes to continue recruiting local talent in DeKalb County. “What I try to do is we try to get out there and scout. They definitely have a talented program in DeKalb,” Schlemmer said. “It’s top talent around here and we try to keep that connection between Waubonsee and DeKalb.”

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“She was not able to do workouts, not able to get in any sort of shape,” G-K coach Barry Schmidt said. “We really rested her last year like crazy.” With those injuries largely behind her, Kramer was able to compete at the start of the season. Schmidt put her in longer races like the open 400 and 4x400 relay to improve her endurance. Kramer still hadn’t broken the 50-second barrier until Monday. But now her latest result has Kramer thinking she could get back to state, even with a lower time standard in Class 2A and better competition in Friday’s 16-team Burlington Central Sectional, which includes Sycamore and Kaneland. “My times have been pretty consistent for the 300 hurdles and I’ve been dropping,” Kramer said. “Hopefully I do pretty well with the competition I’ll be up against.” The Burlington Central Sectional will feature three local athletes who qualified for state in individual events last year. G-K senior Danielle Neisendorf has already exceeded the state qualifying height in the high jump while Kaneland juniors Sydney Strang (800) and Lauren Zick (400) should also be looking at return trips to Charleston. CLASS 1A: A pair of Indian

“My times have been pretty consistent for the 300 hurdles and I’ve been dropping. Hopefully I do pretty well with the competition I’ll be up against.” Brianna Kramer

Genoa-Kingston girls track athlete Creek athletes will also set their sights on the state meet at the Seneca Sectional on Friday. Senior Ariel Russell won the triple jump a the Oregon Invitational with a mark of 33 feet, 8 inches, matching the Class 1A qualifying mark. Sophomore Chantel Kyler was second in the high jump at Oregon and also matched the state qualifying mark with a height of 5-2. As a freshman, Kyler qualified for state with a mark of 5-4 at last year’s sectional, but failed to make it to Saturday’s state finals. CLASS 3A: DeKalb senior Jasmine Brown will try to defend her sectional title in the long jump today at the Class 3A Belvidere North Sectional. But Brown may have a better chance in the triple jump as she comes in with the second-best mark in the state, according to www.dyestatil.com. Also in the mix for a return to the state meet will be junior Kelsey Schrader, who qualified in the 1600 and 3200 last year.

She accelerates very well, and if she can get around the corner, she should take it 1-on-1, she does a good job there.” With Tuesday’s hat trick, Beltran now has 17 goals. It was also her second three-goal game of the season, as she also had a hat trick against North Boone earlier this year. Beltran also had some other close calls Wednesday, missing on a breakaway and hitting the side of the net with a shot. She works well with Schumacher, whose prep career will continue thanks to the win. Schumacher had two near-misses as well, one of them coming 10 minutes in when she hit the crossbar. The two have developed a nice chemistry with one another. “We play on and off,” Beltran said. “We like give and go’s, and that’s how we manage to shoot and score.” Tate said Beltran, who played varsity as a freshman in 2012, has more of an aggressive mentality this year. “I think she’s thinking more of scoring, instead of hanging back as much as she used to,” Tate said. The Cogs advance to take on top-seeded Indian Creek, which was a 3-1 winner over Mendota in Tuesday’s regional semifinal. The two teams will play in Friday’s regional championship game. “They’re a pretty aggressive team,” Tate said of the Timberwolves. “What I thought their strength is, is their overall balance. So that’s something we’ve got to figure out, how we can attack that and also how we can hold them defensively.”

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Hiawatha’s Desiree Andujar heads the ball Wednesday in a Class 1A Genoa-Kingston Regional semifinal game. The Cogs beat Hiawatha 4-1.

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A closer look at the baseball scene

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DAVID BOEHNE Indian Creek, sophomore, pitcher A six-run first inning usually spells doom. But Boehne kept the T’Wolves in the game with a gutsy, 6 2/3-inning performance on Monday in a 10-9 loss to Hinckley-Big Rock. Indian Creek battled back to hold a 9-8 lead headed into the bottom of the seventh. Of the 10 Royals’ runs, four were earned. “There were a few hits, errors and hit batsmen in the first inning,” Indian Creek coach Joe Piekarz said. “But he really settled in after that. We scored five in the second and were right back in the game. We really battled to the last out and David helped set that tone.”

WHAT TO WATCH FOR Plano at Hinckley-Big Rock, 10 a.m., doubleheader, Saturday The Royals will have wrapped up Little Ten play and have a nonconference tuneup before they host next week’s Class 1A Regional.

POWER RANKINGS 1. Hinckley-Big Rock (15-5, 13-1 Little Ten) 2. Sycamore (19-7, 10-4 Northern Illinois Big 12 East) 3. Hiawatha (9-6-1, 9-5-1 Little Ten) 4. Kaneland (10-13, 7-7 NI Big 12 East) 5. Indian Creek (8-12-1, 8-7-1 Little Ten) 6. DeKalb (9-14, 4-9 NI Big 12 East)

7. Genoa-Kingston (4-14, 2-5 Big Northern East)

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Bad timing hurts Spartans By JAMES NOKES

sports@daily-chronicle.com Sycamore needed a win Tuesday against Yorkville to wrap up the Northern Illinois Big 12 East conference title. The Spartans jumped out to a 4-0 first-inning lead and had Scott Nelson on the mound. It seemed like a title was all but assured for Sycamore. But the Foxes battled back for a 9-5 win that delayed the Sycamore celebration and kept their own title hopes alive. “It was easily our worst game of the year,” Cavanaugh said. “We didn’t get the pitching or defense we’ve had all year. It was a game we needed our hitters to pick up our pitchers and that didn’t happen. We’ve been frustrated by the same offensive mistakes all year. “Every time we’ve had a chance to create separation we let teams right back in the race. We hold the ability to win conference right in our hands.” Nate Haacker continues to be the Spartans most reliable hitter with a .380 average, far from robust by high school standards. The pitching staff led by Cole Nelson (5-0) and Scott Nelson (5-1) has continued its trend of giving Sycamore a chance to be in every game. Hawks’ learning curve: It was the wrong time to go into a hitting slump. Hiawatha had lofty expectations of a Little Ten con-

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Sycamore’s Nate Haacker (right) tags out DeKalb’s Danny Petras at home base April 8 at NIU’s Ralph McKinzie Field. ference title and a regional title. After 3-0 and 6-1 losses to Somonauk on Monday and Tuesday, the Hawks have to refocus on meeting the latter of their goals. It’s uncharted waters for

the Hawks as they continue to shed the label of conference also-rans. “We’re learning to deal with the pressure,” Hiawatha coach Sean Donnelly said. “There’s a

lot of pressing going on. We also went into a hitting funk at the wrong time. Our pitching and defense has been great, we just aren’t getting the hits we need right now.”

Hiawatha dealing with growing pains This is progress. Hiawatha is very disappointed. Sean Donnelly’s voice bears the brunt of a team that ascended to the top of the Power Rankings for the first time in school history, yet when an elusive and historic Little Ten conference title was within their grasp, lost key games to perennial powers. Somonauk and Hinckley-Big Rock claimed conference superiority with four wins against the Hawks. What once would be

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VIEWS James Nokes deemed moral victories, 3-0 and 6-1 losses to Somonauk on Monday and Tuesday, stung deep. Hiawatha was not only chasing history but looking to conquer its own past. Donnelly has gone back decades and can’t

find a record of a conference title. Yet, the Hawks have finished with a .500 conference mark or better for a third consecutive season, further delving into unprecedented territory. “We aren’t happy with a third-place finish,” Donnelly said. “But I told the team to look at where they were as ninth-graders. They’d be thrilled with the last three years we’ve had at that point. That’s how far we’ve come. We’ve got to find

positives and build off them.” Hiawatha gets another chance next week at the IHSA Class 1A Hinckley-Big Rock Regional. Little Ten foes Indian Creek and H-BR are potential opponents. A regional title; now that would be historic.

• James Nokes is a contributor to the Daily Chronicle. He can be reached via email at sports@daily-chronicle.com.

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SURVIVOR

reunited JOHN WAITE If you go

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What: Survivor and John Waite When: 7:30 p.m. May 17 Where: Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.., DeKalb Cost: $49.50, premium reserved; $39.50, regular reserved Tickets: 815-7581225 or www. egyptiantheatre.org

Four original Survivor members take the Egyptian stage with John Waite

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or the first time in more than a decade, Survivor and John Waite will unite on stage for one night only at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb on May 17. Survivor reunited with both lead singers Jimi Jamison and Dave Bickler earlier this year and have hit the road performing fan favorites, including “Eye of the Tiger” and “The Search is Over.” After much success as lead singer of the British rock band, The Babys, John Waite went solo in the early 1980s and produced hits such as “Missing You” and “Every Step of the Way.” He has been working on a new live album that will be available on iTunes in June, with the full album being released later this summer. The Daily Chronicle talked with Survivor guitarist Frankie Sullivan and Waite about their upcoming show and how they’ve kept their rock ‘n’ roll music alive all these years.

FRANKIE SULLIVAN DC: What made your band want to get back together and perform? FS: We’ve been kind of getting back together and performing over various lineups over the last years or so. The core of us have been around ... I wanted to get Jim Jamison back because I missed his voice ... I wondered if Dave wanted to come back ... I was thinking about some of our old recordings ... I started thinking maybe we could get both singers in the band ... I think it’s nice we have both singers, we can do the entire catalog ... It’s kind of like all these different eras of the band ... and we’re just getting started with it ... I think we’re still in the middle of seeing how far we can go. But it’s nice to be able to perform any song from that catalog. The fans like to hear that.

Are you just performing in DeKalb? We’ve only done three shows so far this year. But we’ve got more shows on the books. There’s more to come. Like I said, this is just the beginning ... We’re just going to feel it out. That’s why I’m a musician, it’s about experimenting ...

What songs do you get most excited to perform for the fans? I don’t know so much the songs you’re most excited about, it’s more the feedback we get from the fans ... You have to start off at a certain level and then build ... We don’t open the set with “Eye of the Tiger” ... I think they’re all exciting ... I don’t know if there’s any song in particular, I think you want to look at the whole show and be excited as the entire show you’re playing for the fans. I think that takes time for other artists to learn ...

Have you performed with John Waite before? Yeah, I have. He’s just great. Several times. I always tell everybody get there early when we play with him. I tell the guys at the event, especially the singers, get there early ... he’s really, really good ... When I heard he was on the show I got really pumped up. John’s cool. He’s a got a look, he’s got a vibe, he’s got the whole deal. It doesn’t come along that often ... He goes out there and throws down. So I thought that was a really good pairing.

What can fans look forward to at this show? I never really know how to answer that question because I’m a fan when I go see bands ... I’m a fan, too. So it’s kind of nice to be a fan because it also keeps you in touch with what fans feel, what excites them and what they like. And that’s all important to all of us ... It’s always about the connection between the performer and the fans. That’s really the essence of what we do ... I don’t know what they can expect, but I’d like to say a great show because that’s what we try to do ...

JOHN WAITE What have you been up to these last few years? Not much, just playing a lot. We have just been playing a lot of gigs ... I wanted to get something (the live album) out this summer. We’re not going to tour Europe this year. So I thought it would be nice to put something out for the world.

Have you performed with Survivor before? We did the 9/11 benefit. I remember that vividly ... We played a couple of arenas to raise money for the firemen and police and all that. That was great ... They’re nice guys.

Are you looking forward to performing with them again? Yeah, you know. Absolutely ... It’s always great to get together with them no matter what.

So how do you get your fans pumped up at your shows? (Laughing) I don’t know ... You talk about how you’re going to perform this or that. But you walk out and every night’s different ... it’s the most subjective experience you can have. The music and the moment takes over ...

What’s the best part about your job? Everything. The travel, the music, the people, the chance I get to write music ... That’s really something ... It’s such a privilege to think you get a chance to explain who you are to the rest of the world without doing something that doesn’t come naturally. It’s shown me the world and it’s shown me myself ... It’s great.

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Anything else you want to add?

I’m very happy to be back on the road this year and we’ll be back in the studio. It’s taken me three months to get the live album done and it usually takes about a week ... I’ll be glad when they shut the lid on it and it goes out the door...

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things to do this weekend

At the movies

Stage Coach Players’ “The Robin Hood Capers”: 7:30 p.m. May 9 to 11, 2 p.m. May 12, Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb. www.stagecoachers.com. Stage Coach Players’ “Shrek The Musical”: 7:30 p.m. June 13 to 15, 2 p.m. June 15 and 16, Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb. www.stagecoachers.com. Stage Coach Players’ “Red Herring”: 7:30 p.m. July 11 to 13 and July 18 to 20, 2 p.m. July 21, Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb. www.stagecoachers.com. Stage Coach Players’ “Company”: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8 to 10 and Aug. 15 to 17, 2 p.m. Aug. 11 and 18, Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb. www. stagecoachers.com. Stage Coach Players’ “The Lion in Winter”: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 to 14 and Sept. 19 to 21, 2 p.m. Sept. 22, Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb. www. stagecoachers.com. Stage Coach Players’ “Rope”: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 to 12 and Oct. 17 to 19, 2 p.m. Oct. 20, Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb.

sider taking the family for an outing. You also could set up a mini-golf course in your backyard, using cans, holes or croquet wickets.

Stamp Out Hunger

Playoff time

Saturday is Stamp Out Hunger day, a food drive organized by mail carriers. All you have to do is collect non-perishable food and leave it in a bag by your mailbox, and your carrier will do the rest. This is a good opportunity to do some spring cleaning in your kitchen, and you’d be helping those in need. For more information, go to the official website, www.helpstampouthunger.com/.

Don’t forget there’s lots of sports action this weekend. The NBA and NHL playoffs are heating up, and baseball and soccer are in full swing. Check out the leagues’ websites for schedules, news and more.

On the green

The big movies opening this week are “The Great Gatsby,” a PG-13 adaptation of the classic novel starring Leonardo STAGE STAGE

DiCaprio and directed by Baz Luhrmann; and “Peeples,” a PG-13 comedy starring Craig Robinson, Kerry Washington and David Alan Grier.

Saturday also is National Miniature Golf Day, so if there’s a course near you, con-

www.stagecoachers.com. Stage Coach Players’ “Annie”: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 to 9 and Nov. 14 to 16, 2 p.m. Nov. 10 and 17, Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb. www.stagecoachers.com.

REGIONAL PR Productions’ “The MOMologues: An Original Comedy about Motherhood”: 7 p.m. May 10 and 11, River’s Edge Theatre, 217 S. Bridge St., Yorkville. Tickets: $15 at www. riversedgetheatre.com or at the door. Cash bar available during performances. www.wewantpr. com. 888-395-0797. ART ART Kishwaukee College Student Art Show: Through May 18, Kishwaukee College Art Gallery, Malta. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Free. 815-825-2086, ext. 5610. “Made in Brazil,” exhibition of prints: Through May 30, The Art Box, 308 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Gallery hours: 11

Don’t forget Mom Last but definitely not least, Sunday is Mother’s Day. You still have time to get or make the perfect card and/or gift, or plan a special day for Mom – just don’t forget to tell her how much you appreciate her!

a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 815-758-0313. dan@ dekalbgallery.com. “Rarely Seen Southeast Asia: Art, Artifact, Ephemera”: Through May 15, Northern Illinois University Anthropology Museum, Fay-Cooper Cole Hall, DeKalb. An exhibit of more than 150 rarely shown art pieces and artifacts from Southeast Asia. Information: 815-753-2520 or 815-753-1771. “MAPPING: Measuring Across Place and Period; Information, Navigation and Geography”: Through May 24, South Gallery, Northern Illinois University Art Museum, Altgeld Hall, DeKalb. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. www. niu.edu/artmuseum. “OBJECTIVE / SUBJECTIVE: Mapping as Visual Language”: Through May 24, North and Rotunda galleries, Northern Illinois University Art Museum, Altgeld Hall, DeKalb. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. www.niu.edu/artmuseum. “Play: Stories, Mementos and

– More Content Now Fun”: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, Sycamore History Museum, 1730 N. Main St., Sycamore. Exhibition explores leisure moments and how we remember them through stories, objects and experiences. Admission: $5 a person, free for members and children younger than 14. www.sycamorehistory. org. 815-895-5762 History/memories of DeKalb Ag: 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays or by appointment, Nehring Gallery, 111 S. Second St., Suite 204, DeKalb. Free. www. dekalbalumni.org, 815-757-5959, 815-757-0462 or 815-758-3635. COMEDY COMEDY

REGIONAL Zanies Comedy Night Club – St. Charles: Various dates at Pheasant Run Resort, 4050 E. Main St. Visit www.stcharles.zanies.com for acts, prices and showtimes. 630-584-6342. EVENTS EVENTS Artist Network first meeting: 7

to 9 p.m. May 10, DeKalb Area Women’s Center, 1021 State St. DeKalb. New group forming to explore problems, share experiences, identify needs, suggest solutions to support area artists. Free; open to all artists. 815-7581351 or dawc@niu.edu. Swing Dancing in DeKalb: 7 to 11 p.m. May 21, The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. No partner needed; casual dress, leather-soled shoes recommended. $5 admission includes lesson. Food and beer/wine available for purchase. See www.BarbCitySwing.com for coming dates and look for the group on Facebook. MUSIC MUSIC The Diamonds: 8 p.m. May 11, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich. Tickets: $25; $20, seniors 65 and older; $15, students. NIU Community School of the Arts spring recitals: Recital Hall or Concert Hall, Music Building, NIU, DeKalb. Most performances end with a reception. Free; open to the public. www.csa.niu.edu. 815-753-1450. May 15 • 7 p.m. – CSA Children’s Choir, Recital Hall. May 18 • 10:30 a.m. – Cello solos, students of Linc Smelser, Recital Hall. • 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. – Violin and cello solos, Suzuki students of Ann Montzka-Smelser, Karen Weckerly, Laurie Rodriguez and Tom Cappaert, Recital Hall. • 5:30 p.m. – Piano solos, Suzuki students of Marilyn Montzka and Susan Breitner-Hurm, Recital Hall. Survivor and John Waite: 7:30 p.m. May 17, Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb. Tickets: $39.50 to $59.50 at www.egyptiantheatre.org, 815758-1225, or at the box office. Box office hours are 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays. Kishwaukee Concert Band’s “An American Collection”: 3 p.m. May 19, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, Music Building, NIU, DeKalb. Free. Donations accepted. www.kishconcertband. org.

ONGOING ONGOING

Art Attack – School of Art in Sycamore: 215 W. Elm St. Classes for children and adults. www.sycamoreartattack.org or 815-899-9440. Northern Illinois University Community School of the Arts: NIU Music Building, 400 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb. Classes in music, art and theater for children and adults. www.csa.niu.edu or 815753-1450. Bread & Roses women’s choral group rehearsals: 5:45 to 8 p.m. Sundays, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb. www.breadandroseschorus.org. Indian Valley Community Band: 6 to 7:20 p.m. Mondays, Sandwich Middle School Band Room. Area musicians who enjoy playing for pleasure are invited; there are no auditions. Open Mic: 8 p.m. Mondays, sign-in at 7:30 p.m., The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Bands and singers perform for 12 minutes. 815-787-9547. Kishwaukee Barbershop Harmony Singers rehearsals: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, First Congregational Church, 615 N. First St., DeKalb. Open to men of all ages. 815-895-5955 or 815899-8383. DeKalb Festival Chorus rehearsals: 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. Mondays, NIU Music Building. New singers invited. Call 630-453-8006 for an interview with conductor Jen Whiting. www.dekalbfestivalchorus.org. Greater Kishwaukee Area Concert Band Ninth Season rehearsals: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, band room at Door 16 of Huntley Middle School, 1515 S. Fourth St., DeKalb. Allvolunteer band for anyone age 18 or older who has played a wind or percussion instrument in the past. No auditions needed. 815-899-4867 or 815-825-2350. Thursday Blues Nights: 8 p.m. first Thursday each month at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. “The Way” acoustic coffee house: 6 to 8:30 p.m. first Saturday each month, DeKalb Christian Church, 1107 S. First St. 815-758-1833 or tomndcc@ aol.com.

Review: Second half mars otherwise glamorous ‘Gatsby’ By JEFFREY WESTHOFF

‘The Great Gatsby’

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Although I have no idea where to check such statistics, I am willing to bet no movie in history has had a greater budget entry for martini glasses than Baz Luhrmann’s take on “The Great Gatsby.” During the many party scenes, three to four martini glasses litter every horizontal surface in Jay Gatsby’s manor (which appears to have more rooms than the Pentagon). His guests apparently discard martini glasses the way we lower classes discard Hershey’s Kiss wrappers. Luhrmann’s trademark is the cinema of giddy excess, and “Gatsby,” with Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role, is Luhrmann’s true followup to 2001’s extravagant “Moulin Rouge.” Aside from the boggling expanse of martini glasses, several square miles of confetti get tossed at Gatsby’s parties and the number of people dancing the Charleston on his lawn may dwarf the population of Charleston itself. Gatsby’s parties are of a scale that only Luhrmann can envision, and he fills all three dimensions with frantic fun. No one would doubt Luhrmann’s ability to bring the glamorous first half of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous, and famously literary, novel to the screen. The parties and the champagne and the flappers must have beckoned to him, crying, “Choreograph us to a fusion of jazz and hip hop in a way to make audiences forget MTV stopped showing music videos years ago.” The question was whether Luhrmann could transition to the somber second half of the story, where domestic melodrama leads to a brutal revenge play. Luhrmann, who adapted the script with longtime collaborator Craig Pearce, represents Fitzgerald’s see-saw battle with optimism and cynicism decently enough, but you hear the transmission grind as he changes gears. For those who ignored their high school reading list, “Gatsby” is the story of idealistic Midwesterner Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire) who moves to New York to try his hand in the bond trade. By dumb

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Rating: PG-13 for some violent images, sexual content, smoking, partying and brief language Running time: 2 hours, 23 minutes Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton Summary: In 1920s Long Island, a naïve Midwesterner (Maguire) gets pulled into the world of his enigmatic and wealthy neighbor, Jay Gatsby (DiCaprio) and Gatsby’s quest to regain the woman he once loved (Mulligan).

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This film publicity image, released by Warner Bros. Pictures, shows Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan and Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby in a scene from “The Great Gatsby.” luck he rents a cottage among the mansions of Long Island’s north shore and is drawn inexorably into the orbit of his enigmatic and fabulously wealthy neighbor, Jay Gatsby. “Young men don’t just drift coolly out of nowhere and build palaces on Long Island,” Nick says. Nick soon learns that his own cousin, Daisy Buchanan (Carey Mulligan), is the object of Gatsby’s yearnings. Although her home is directly across the bay (with the famous, beckoning green light at the end of her dock) Gatsby has not seen her in five years, not since she married the brutish Tom Buchanan (Joel Edgerton). After Tom introduces Nick to his mistress (Isla Fisher), Nick sees no reason not to bring Gatsby and Daisy together. He doesn’t see that the couple’s shared capacity for selfdelusion will lead to disaster. This is the fourth film version of “Gatsby.” The first appeared in 1926, just a year after the novel’s publication. Like most silent films, it has crumbled into dust and vanished from time. The next version, from 1949, is not widely available, but most viewers report Alan Ladd is excellent as Gatsby. The best-known version, from 1974, stars Robert Redford and Mia

Farrow as Gatsby and Daisy and was scripted by Francis Ford Coppola. Despite the pedigree, the film holds Fitzgerald’s text in such reverence that the cast calcifies before your very eyes. Luhrmann must have looked at the 1974 version and told his crew, “Whatever they did, we’ll do the opposite.” Where the Redford movie crawled, this one crackles. Luhrmann and his key technicians – cinematographer Simon Duggan, production and costume designer Catherine Martin and visual effects supervisor Chris Godfrey – whip up a fantasy version of the Roaring Twenties, where bootleg champagne flows easily and flappers shimmer in their tight, fringed dresses. The camera flies over the imaginary landscape of Gatsby’s realm with Manhattan glowing gold in the distance, the glittering ballroom of the East Coast. So much of the scenery has been composited inside computers, and the colors are so bright and garish, that this “Gatsby” is only a few steps away from the Pixar version, which is a tantalizing thought. Jay Z supervises the music, and he takes the project seriously enough to use his real name, Shawn Carter, in the credits. The blend-

ing of two styles of music across a span of nine decades could have been a discordant distraction. Instead, the songs fit beautifully with Luhrmann’s intent, from a Jazz Age take on Beyonce’s “Crazy in Love” to a pumped up rendition of “Rhapsody in Blue.” Plus, the world gets that Jay Z/Sophie Tucker mashup it never knew it wanted. Luhrmann borrows liberally from “Citizen Kane’s” vast visual warehouse, which makes sense since Fitzgerald’s novel certainly influenced Orson Welles’ masterpiece. Gatsby’s home, now a castle instead of a mansion, recalls Kane’s Xanadu. The piano mentioned in the book becomes a massive pipe organ that might have been appropriated from a European cathedral while some bishop wasn’t looking. This is not to say Luhrmann disrespects Fitzgerald’s text. Most of the dialogue is straight from the novel. The film’s greatest departure is not from the story, but from the framework. Nick Carraway’s narration begins as a dialogue with his therapist in a sanitarium back West where he is being treated for depression and “morbid alcoholism.” Nick further becomes Fitzgerald’s alter ego when the therapist suggests he write his recollections

of that fateful summer in the East, and he goes on to complete a novel named “The Great Gatsby,” which carries the conceit too far. Except that Maguire comes across as too mannered, the cast is just about perfect. Edgerton is the very image of Tom Buchanan, and Mulligan shines as the idol who is less than she appears. Anyone who can make the line “I have never seen such beautiful shirts” sound tragic deserves Oscar consideration. For one of today’s leading matinee idols, DiCaprio is often miscast (“The Gangs of New York,” “Shutter Island”) and sometimes he emotes so hard the performance shows (once again, “Shutter Island”). That approach is ideal for this character. Jay Gatsby is a man playing a role, but not as convincingly as he thinks. Whether by intent or by accident, Gatsby ranks among DiCaprio’s best performances. As the warning goes, Luhrmann’s “Gatsby” is no substitute for the novel, but it is way more entertaining that reading the CliffsNotes. The camerawork is so jittery and the world so candy-coated, particularly during the first half, it becomes difficult to take the movie seriously, and at some point you want to take “The Great Gatsby” seriously. Where the Redford version was so stultifying it robbed Fitzgerald’s novel of its energy, Luhrmann’s playfulness cheats it of its import. The correct cinematic approach to “Gatsby” probably will be found smack in the middle. Maybe we’ll see it in another 40 years.

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Kish Band salutes American composers

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‘Made in Brazil’ prints exhibited at The Art Box “Made in Brazil,” an exhibition of prints by international artists from the collection of Robert Bornhuetter, professor emeritus at Northern Illinois University School of Art – Printmaking, will be on display at The Art Box, 308 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, through May 30. Bornhuetter’s first trip to Brazil occurred in 1986 and continued until 2003. “The 12 trips I have taken to Brazil allowed me sufficient time to make friends, meet fellow artists and to exchange thoughts on artistry, in general,” Bornhuetter said in a news release. “Brazil is an immense country where the language is Portuguese with a vast array of food, jungles, waterfalls, locations to see and wines and liquors to taste. I became familiar with the culture and assorted geographic sites that I acquired a sense of belonging and to this end, I started to collect art

works,” he said. “The atelier/gallery I was dealing with in São Paulo, Brazil, is Glatt/Ymagos and is a haven for artists from Brazil and international environs as well. I started to exchange prints (trocar) with other artists to reflect the diversity of styles and to have examples on hand,” he said. The artists chosen for the exhibit represent various styles. The artists include Jose Guyer Salles, Eduardo Iglesias, Marcia Novães, Wylma Sedys, Cecilia Suzuki, Ignacio Rodrigues, Renina Katz, Henry Vitor, Nelson Godoy, Guillermo de Faria, Barbara Xumaia and several others. The exhibition consists of lithographs, intaglio and serigraphs all printed by hand. The Art Box is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call Dan Grych at 815-758-0313 or email dan@dekalbgallery.com.

Theater arts camp offered at NIU

A week jam-packed with theatre activities awaits middle schools students attending the Theatre Arts Camp Junior at Northern Illinois University the week of July 7 through 12. The camp is for those who have completed grades 6 through 8. Production rehearsals, daily workshops, acting classes, theater games and improvisation exercises are just a few of the many activities campers enjoy throughout the week. Every camper receives individualized coaching. Campers are in a production that rehearses each day and is performed at the end of the week. This year’s theme is Fairy Tales. All activities are taught by faculty, alum-

ni, guest artists, and graduate and undergraduate students of the School of Theatre and Dance at NIU. The evenings are for a variety of recreational and theater activities. Evening supervision is provided by counselors. Campers stay in newly renovated residence halls on the NIU campus in DeKalb. Theatre Arts Camp Junior is one of four arts camps offered at NIU this summer. The other camps are Theatre Arts Camps Senior, Visual Arts Camp and NIU Jazz Camp, which are all scheduled July 14 to 19. More information about activities and staff bios are available at www.artscamps.niu.edu or by calling 815-753-1450.

The Kishwaukee Concert Band will present “An American Collection” at 3 p.m. May 19 at Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, inside the Northern Illinois University Music Building. John Hansen, Dave Lehman and Gene Vanden Bosch will take turns leading the band in a variety of selections, all created by American composers. Special guest artist will be soprano Emily Truckenbrod. Truckenbrod is a DeKalb High School alumna and an assistant professor and the director of vocal studies at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. She has performed throughout the United States and in Italy, France, Austria and Honduras. This summer, she will perform in

Emily Truckenbrod Tanzania. Reviewers have described her voice as “having sweet clarity” which “personifies the joy of the music.” Truckenbrod will sing original arrangements of three hymns as conceived by contemporary composer Luigi Zaninelli: “His Eye is on the Sparrow,“ “Shall We Gather at the River” and

“Amazing Grace.” This final concert of the 2012-2013 season is sponsored by LeRoy Greathouse of Sycamore. The band is grateful for support from the DeKalb County Community Foundation and the Mary E. Stevens Concert and Lecture Fund. This concert is free and handicapped-accessible. Donations are appreciated. Rehearsals, which are held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at Huntley Middle School, 1515 S. Fourth St. in DeKalb, will resume in September. No auditions are needed; musicians must only be older than age 18 with previous band experience. For more information, call John at 815-825-2350, Sue at 815-899-4867, or visit www. kishconcertband.org.

Sycamore author pens book on historic Utopian movements The era of the Great Depression of the 1930s, according to Professor Donald Whisenhunt of Sycamore, produced a number of schemes to end the depression. These movements were all unsuccessful, but they represent the American spirit of seeking solutions to problems that may overwhelm us. Whisenhunt writes about these movements in his new book “Utopian Movements and Ideas of the Great Depression: Dreamers, Believers, and Madmen.” These movements reflect the American belief in the idea of progress and show that at the core of the American experience, Americans are essentially Utopian in their thought. The topics covered in the book include Father James Cox, a Catholic priest from Pittsburgh, who ran for president in 1932 for the Jobless Party, Henry C. McCowen, a newspaper editor from New Mexico, who promoted a scheme he called “Moneyless Government” for the last 40 years of his life, and Congressman Maury Maverick of Texas who founded a self-help community called the DIGA colony in San Antonio. These three men were founders of Utopian communities during the Great Depression.

Also included in the book are chapters on the Socialist Party that rewrote the Declaration of Independence in 1933 at a conference in Washington, D.C., and Ralph Turton of Kentucky who wrote a “World Constitution” in the late 1930s. Turton also believed he was the rightful king of the United States. Also included is a chapter on the Utopian Society of America, an organization founded in 1934 in California that had as many as 600,000 members at its peak but is totally unknown today. The final chapter is an analysis of Utopian books written during this period that today have fallen into obscurity. Whisenhunt is a retired professor of history at Western Washington University. He has lived in retirement in Sycamore since 2007. His academic specialty is the United States during the Great Depression of the 1930s. He has published widely in the depression era and in other fields. He has been a Fulbright Professor in China, Korea and Belarus. He also has written weekly columns for newspapers for many years. The book is published by Lexington Books and is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other websites.

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New art group forming

Local artists are invited to gather and brainstorm and initiate a new sharing group from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at DeKalb Area Women’s Center, 1021 State St., DeKalb. This Artist Network may explore problems, share experiences, identify needs, suggest solutions to support artists in general and for the area in particular. The individuals who attend the initial meeting will determine need, purpose, how to relate to existing organizations, if the new group will continue, when and how often to meet, workshops, educational presentations, exhibition dates, sales opportunities, and whether there will be edible art. For information, call 815-7581351 or email dawc@niu.edu.

Event to fund art class scholarships

An art show to honor the memory of a local artist is planned for May 16. Nicole Parlette began taking art classes at The Art Attack, 215 W. Elm St. in Sycamore, while she was still a student in high school. After graduation, she joined the Art Attack Artist Co-op and taught at the community art school. Parlette died in December 2012. A fund has been started at The Art Attack in her memory to provide scholarships for low-income children to attend art classes. On May 16 – Parlette’s birthday – The Art Attack is planning an art show from 6 to 8 p.m. to benefit the Nikki Fund. There will be art, including some by Parlette, sold at the show. Donations to the fund also are welcome. The event

also will include artists creating on-site and special events throughout the evening, and will conclude with a balloon salute.

SoundSmith to perform at The House Cafe SoundSmith starts off the summer with The Reserve and The Wild Finish, releasing its debut EP at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, on May 17. The DeKalb-based alternative rock group SoundSmith is releasing its first EP “At First Sight.” With an upcoming tour Shades of White at First Sight with The Reserve, The House Cafe show marks SoundSmith’s first performance with new bassist April Gleason. SoundSmith’s shows are intricate performances with colorful vocals and innovative guitar riffs from James High, guitar solos from David Thompson, high-energy rhythms from Phil Pleckham, and smooth bass lines from April Gleason. The band’s original songs such as “Screen Porch” and “April” drive audiences to stand up and dance. SoundSmith has shared the stage with Theory of a Deadman, Halestorm, Adalita’s Way, Nonpoint, Janus, and many others. The band has won Battle of

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‘MOMologues’ opens Friday

Children can see storytime come alive with five, fun short stories about caring, sharing, responsibility and telling the truth. A creative group of local Indian Valley Theatre actors have brought together original stories, fun costumes and inventive props to entertain, teach and make everyone smile. “Story Time Live” will tell children about a little boy that was always late, introduce them to a little duck that helps a child appreciate his family, teach them about a proud lion that needs a little help from a mouse, tell them about a man named Mr. Hatch who learns the value of friends, and finally introduce them to a pet dragon

“The MOMologues: An Original Comedy about Motherhood” comes to the River’s Edge Theatre in Yorkville at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The production stars Melissa Gonzales (Yorkville), Kristy Lehner (Sandwich), Christine Roe (Plano) and Jennifer Sall (Oswego). The 90-minute comedy also features heartwarming moments from each character as they share the joys that accompany the often heard about chaos of motherhood. “I laugh hysterically every time I see our cast rehearse,” Kris Pagoria, director of the production, said in a news release. “That’s how I know it’s funny … because I’m laughing and I’m not a mother.” Tickets cost $15 for general admission and can be purchased at www.riversedgeth-

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Cellphone snoop suspects friend of affair

Dear Abby: I have a friend who I believe is having an affair. I have no concrete evidence, only a slew of circumstantial evidence such as odd work hours, blocks of mystery time set aside at night in his cellphone’s day planner, and evading questions about texts from females. I have no idea how to approach him, or if I even should. I wouldn’t know how to begin the conversation with him because I have no solid proof. I always considered him to be a decent indi-

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips vidual, but in the back of my mind now I’m thinking, “He’s cheating on his wife!” What makes me uneasy is that it’s all based on my hunch. I’m usually pretty good with my hunches, though. Any words of wisdom would be welcome. – Nick in New England Dear Nick: What are you doing going through your

friend’s cellphone day planner and reading his texts? He doesn’t have to account to you for his time. For all you know the man may be in a 12-step program or a therapy group. If he wanted you to know what he’s doing, he would tell you. Right now the “friendliest” thing you can do is mind your own business. Dear Abby: After my best friend of more than 20 years, I’ll call him Tim, told me his wife had cheated on him, I confessed that I am in love with him. His response

floored me. Tim announced that he has been in love with me all this time and can imagine growing old with only me. A friend told me I’m committing adultery with Tim because he is now in the process of leaving his cheating wife for me. Am I? We haven’t been intimate, nor do we plan to sleep with each other until the divorce is final. I have loved Tim far longer than she has been in the picture, and I feel this is a chance for happiness that fate has offered us and we are meant to grow old together.

Are we wrong to pursue a relationship? – Conflicted in California Dear Conflicted: If Tim has been in love with you all these years, he couldn’t have had much of a marriage. His wife’s infidelity was his “get out of jail” ticket and he took it. I don’t know what your “friend’s” definition of adultery is, but according to Webster’s dictionary, you’re not committing it.

• Write Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Hypothyroidism is simple to diagnose, treat Dear Dr. K: My doctor thinks

I may have hypothyroidism. How will he make the diagnosis? Dear Reader: Hypothyroidism is the medical term for an underactive thyroid. Some conditions are hard to diagnose, but fortunately hypothyroidism is not one of them. Your thyroid is a small gland in your neck that makes the thyroid hormones, called T3 and T4. These hormones leave the gland and travel in the blood to every cell in your body. Thyroid hormones influence the rate at which every cell, tissue and organ in your body functions. Hypothyroidism occurs when your thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormones. Your body

ASK DR. K Anthony L. Komaroff slows down, creating symptoms such as fatigue, depression, weight gain, feeling cold for no good reason, constipation and dry skin. Your thyroid gland is controlled by another gland: the pituitary gland, which is in the brain. It sends a chemical message to your thyroid, telling it how much hormone to make. The chemical message is called thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Your brain is constantly sensing whether there is an adequate level of thyroid hormones circulating in your blood. If not, the pituitary

makes more TSH. Higher levels of TSH prompt the thyroid to produce more thyroid hormones. Low TSH levels signal the thyroid to slow down production. To diagnose hypothyroidism, your doctor will perform a physical examination and some blood tests: • Physical exam. Your doctor will assess the size of your thyroid by feeling around your neck. He or she will check for physical signs of hypothyroidism, such as coarse hair or hair loss, dry or yellowish skin, and pale or puffy appearance. Your weight, cholesterol levels and blood pressure will also be checked. • TSH test. This test is the best way to determine if you have thyroid disease. (I’ve put

a table showing the normal, low and high values for the TSH and other thyroid blood tests on my website.) If your TSH level is high, you are hypothyroid. If TSH levels are below normal, you are hyperthyroid: Your thyroid gland is making too much thyroid hormone. (There are exceptions to this, but they are infrequent.) • T4 and T3 tests. Once secreted by the thyroid, only a small amount of T4 is “free” and available for immediate use. In hypothyroidism, there’s not enough free T4 in the blood. There’s also not enough T3 in the blood. Together, the TSH, free T4 and T3 tests can establish a diagnosis. They can also indicate how severe your problem is.

Fortunately, treating hypothyroidism is easy. You take thyroid hormone in pill form, to replace the hormone your thyroid gland is not making enough of. The same thyroid blood tests used to diagnose hypothyroidism also are used to determine if you’re taking the right dose of thyroid medicines. These tests are repeated regularly, since a person’s dose can change over time. Diagnosing hypothyroidism has become much simpler and more precise since I went to medical school.

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

Good friends can have opinions that differ

Dr. Wallace: A group of my friends are planning to join a huge pro-choice rally at a shopping center parking lot. I’ve never discussed my feelings on this debate with my friends, but I’m pro-life. They are asking me to join the rally, but I said I would let them know a little later. I am not going to be in the pro-choice rally, but I don’t know how to tell them I won’t be there. I could lie and tell them that I had to visit my ill grandmother with my parents, or make up some other lie. Please tell me what you think would be the best solution to this “sticky” problem. I could show up for an hour and then become “ill” and go home. – Nameless, Boston, Mass. Nameless: Tell your friends that you won’t join the rally

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace because you are pro-life. Don’t get into a debate, and ask them to please honor your opinion. Good friends have much in common, but they also have opinions that are personal and differ with the majority. Dr. Wallace: My boyfriend and I are contemplating starting a loving sexual relationship. It’s highly important that I don’t become pregnant. Can you please tell me how effective it is for the female to be on “the pill”? How about the effectiveness of a condom used by my boyfriend? We are both 16 years

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TODAY – A new, refreshing personality, more independent and adventurous than your old one, is likely to emerge in the year ahead. Your rejuvenated demeanor will attract fun friends and activities, giving you a whole new lifestyle. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – You won’t find a better day to decide upon a new course of action. You’ll find the courage you need to move forward. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – This is a day where your instincts and intuitions will have free rein. Pay particular heed to those that provide you with the insight necessary to fulfill your aims. CANCER (June 21-July 22) – A relationship with an old friend could take on added significance. You could join forces to further a mutual interest. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – It’s a good day to establish some new goals, especially if you’ve been having difficulty achieving your old ones. Success will come from a fresh perspective. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – You could reap some unusual benefits through social involvements with friends. People who owe you favors will be looking for a way to make good on their debts. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – The possibility of you generating additional income from unusual sources looks promising. Don’t waste any more time – get moving! SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Although at times you can appear to be a loner, in reality, you enjoy having partners. Starting now, you’ll have a talent for forming beneficial alliances. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – There are plenty of indications that you could be unusually lucky where your finances and status are concerned. Good things happen when you least expect them to. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – You are now in a cycle where things are trending quite favorably both romantically and socially. A rise in popularity is almost a certainty for you in the weeks ahead. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Some happy results are indicated regarding several endeavors that you’ve so far been unable to complete. Lady Luck is likely to be responsible for this pleasant turn of events. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Happy circumstances could unfold in a manner that will cause you to revise your present plans. Your new ideas will be far superior to your old ones. ARIES (March 21-April 19) – You’ll see early signs that good luck is on the way. You’ll have much to smile about in the coming weeks.

old. – Nameless, Gary, Ind. Nameless: Some time ago a certified school nurse in Rio, Ill., provided the following information for me to inform a young Ohio lady who had very similar questions: “The pill is not a 100 percent guarantee that the taker will not become pregnant. Recent figures suggest it has a 3 percent to 7 percent failure rate, meaning that if 100 women use the pill correctly, between three and seven who are sexually active will become pregnant. Even more importantly, the pill is absolutely no protection against sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, chlamydia, cytomegalovirus, venereal warts and HIV/ AIDS. The pill also will not

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protect your emotions if, after a while, your boyfriend finds someone new and exciting he’d like to be involved with instead of you. If you were thinking of using condoms, you should know that they have about a 13 percent to 18 percent failure rate for preventing pregnancy. And condoms are even less effective for preventing the spread of STDs. Condoms sometimes break, and they must be used correctly. It has also been discovered that there are natural channels existing in latex (studied in latex gloves, though, not condoms) that are from five times to 25 times as large as the HIV virus – so condoms can fail in several ways. The best protection

against unwed pregnancy and venereal diseases, as well as the best way to protect one’s emotions and good self-concept, is to abstain from having sexual relations until marriage and remain mutually faithful for life. In our “anything goes” society, this has not been a popular concept, but any young person would do well to make a considered decision based on this evidence.” – Certified School Nurse, Rio, Ill. School Nurse: Thanks for taking time to share your thoughts with our young readers. Being a former high school administrator, I place great faith in the wisdom of school nurses.

• Email Dr. Robert Wallace at rwallace@galesburg.net.

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BRIDGE Phillip Alder

Possibilities, but not endless Ralph Marston, who played one season in the National Football League with the Boston Bulldogs in 1929, said, “You’ve done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities.” This deal has a few possibilities, which you have probably seen before, but one of them still evades most players. South is in three no-trump, and West leads the spade queen. What happens if South ducks the first trick and West continues spades at trick two? What is West’s best defense if South ducks the first trick? What happens if South wins the first trick? South has seven top tricks: two spades, three hearts and two diamonds. He must obtain two more winners from clubs. But since he will lose the lead twice, the defenders might establish and run their spade suit first. If declarer ducks trick one and West continues spades, South plays on clubs and makes his contract. When East gets in with the club king, he does not have another spade to lead. If South does not win the first trick, West must shift to a diamond to defeat the contract – a play that would be very tough to find. If South wins the first trick, he does best to play a heart to the queen and start clubs from the board. To beat the contract, East must put up his king and return his remaining spade. When partner’s suit is one lead from being established, especially if you have only one card left in that suit, do your utmost to win the next defensive trick.

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SHOP EQUIPMENT: Ridgid 535 pipe machine; Ridgid 141 2’2-4” pipe threader w/ universal drive; Ridgid 4 leg chain pipe vise; Ridgid tripod pipe vise; Beam chain vise; 24” Ridgid pipe wrenches; Cobra drum auger; Ridgid roller pipe stand; 12” Makita chop saw; 14” Black-n-Decker professional chop saw; Mueller D-4 tapping machine 3/4” to 2”; 4 Pipe snap cutters; Sewer tapping machine; Lincoln arc welder; Oxy Acetylene welder; Acetylene B & Mc Tanks; Oxygen R tanks; 30’ Extension ladder; Truck ladder stand; Turbo flame thrower; Makita 230 mm grinder; 150 MBTU torpedo heater; Milwaukee HD Grinder; Milwaukee 1 1/2 hammer drill; Milwaukee 14.4 drill; Milwaukee 18v circular saw; Transit level w/tripod & rod; 10 - 4’x4’x10’ Pallet racks; 80 Lineal feet steel store shelving; Stackable steel pipe racks; Fitting bins; 3 - Steel cabinets w/HD drawers; Lazy Susan parts bin; 2” Weil submersible pump; Black Pipe & PVC fittings; Pipe hanging material; Pipe insulation; Pex tubing & fittings (1”-3/4”-1/2”); 100’ of 1 1/2” plastic underground gas pipe; Fitting & nipple trays; Hi Density shoring plywood. OFFICE EQUIPMENT: Desk; Filing cabinets; Office table; Phone system. PLUMBING FIXTURES: Whirlpool Tubs; Kitchen sinks; Corner soaking tub; Tub/Shower enclosure; Shower enclosure; Vanity tops; Red pedestal lave; Drop in laves; Hot tub. VEHICLES/ FORK LIFT: 1998 1 Ton GMC Flat bed Diesel; 1997 3/4 Ton GMC Fan; Allis See website for Terms and Conditions. Chalmers Fork Lift (LP Gas).

Precious Moments Wedding Figurine "The Lord Bless & Keep You" E-3114. Great Condition, No Box, $8, DeKalb. 815-739-1953.

PRINTER - Canon IP 1800 Series Black Printer With Working Ink Cartridges Installed, $25, Sycamore, 815-895-5373. Verizon HTC Rezound. Works great, excellent condition. $125 Sycamore 815-786-4861

BAR STOOLS (3)

Oak and white, 24”, $5/ea. Plus queen size bed frame, $25. 815-748-4198 BOOKCASE - White solid wood 4 shelf bookcase. Scalloped edge. 23" wide by 37" tall. $30. 847-489-0254 Coffee Table. $30 815-505-3308 - 815-517-1144

Collezione Europa Armoire $600 or best offer. Contact John 779-777-0252

FUTON - Used, in good condition $30. 815-739-6708 after 6pm KITCHEN TABLE - Round glass, w/ marble base 4 rattan chairs. Neutral colors. $100. Sycamore. 815-786-4861

Oak Top Table - With white

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

Sofa Couch & Matching Sofa Chair

Cream with optional chocolate brown slip cover from BB&B included. All in excellent condition! $350 for the set. 815-788-1180 Table: tinted glass, living room $150 OBO 815-505-3308~815-517-1144 Twin bed wooden headboard, footboard frame. Looks like white fence. Can paint any color. Very sturdy. $50 847-489-0254 WOOD STAND (Not Particle Board) With One Shelf Across Top And One Across Bottom, great for any room, $12, DeKalb Area. 815-739-1953.

BASKET - 2-Tiered Standing Rectangular Standing Basket With Metal Decoration, $12, Sycamore. 815-895-5373 BOWLS - New Set Of 3 Apple Design Ceramic Bowls (1-large, 1medium, 1-small) & Ceramic Apple Design Pitcher, $20, Sycamore, 815-895-5373. FONDUE SET - 8 Piece Fondue Set, $6, Sycamore, 815-895-5373 FONDUE SET - Chocolate 12 Piece Small Fondue Set, $5, Sycamore, 815-895-5373. FONDUE SET - New Chocolate and Cheese Fondue Set In Box, $15, Sycamore, 815-895-5373. Lamp. Beige. $30 OBO 815-505-3308 – 815-517-1144 Mirror with black wood frame. $40 OBO. 815-505-3308 - 815-517-1144 SMOOTHIE MAKER - New Electric Smoothie Maker With Dispenser New In Box, $15, Sycamore. 815-895-5373 WINE ENTERTAINMENT SET - Napa 7 Piece New Hand Painted, Includes 4-12oz. Goblets, 9" Cheese Dome 2-pc. Set & Decanter, $20, Sycamore, 815-895-5373.

CANNA BULBS - Bag full of Canna Bulbs. Tropical, tall bulbs that flower all summer with deep red flowers. Love sun, water & partial shade, 815-883-1728. $5-10 a bag Lawn Mowers (2) Craftsman 6.75HP, 22 in self-propelled, rear bag mower and 4.75HP side dis-charge. Both Very Good Cond. 6.75HP is $125, 4.75HP is $75. 630-552-8829 4pm-9pm MOWER - 22” Yard machine high wheel push mower runs great $85. Craftsman 32cc 2 cycle gas weed eater $50. Sycamore 815-786-4861

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

SUITCASE - Black hard case suitcase with locking combination with directions. $10. 847-489-0254 WALL HEATER - Ventless natural gas wall heater. Great for garage. 18,000 BTU. $30. 847-489-0254 WORK GLOVES – 360 pr., New, White, Adult Size, Washable, $125.00 for all, will seperate. Sycamore. 815-991-5149

Full Starter Kit Drumset

includes: 5 drums & 2 cymbals $275.00 obo For details call or text 402-305-8488

$20.

Craftsman 14.4 Volt Cordless Drill/Flashlight Combo, Includes Case. Asking $25 obo. Call/Text 815-252-6514 DRILL - Milwaukee 4' Right Angle Drill, $190. Sycamore. 815-895-5373 Step Ladder – 6ft Warner Fiber Glass Type A1- 300lb Duty – Certified – Non Conductive – Exc. Cond. $65 Sycamore. 815-991-5149 TABLE SAW - 10" Craftsman Heavy Duty Table Saw On Wheels & Large Deck, $195. Sycamore. 815-895-5373 WET DRY VAC - 16 Gallon Craftsman Wet Dry Vac With Attachments, $45. Sycamore, 815-895-5373. WIRE RACK - Ideal 25 Spool Heavy Duty Wire Rack $160. Sycamore, 815-895-5373

BAG - New Fiskars Blue Canvas Zippered Bag With Handle And Inside Compartments For Individual Storage, Great For Crafting, Scrapbooking Or Other, $15, Sycamore. 815-895-5373 Coleman Multi-Function King Cobra Lantern With TV, Radio, Spotlight and Siren, New In Box, $22, Sycamore, 815-895-5373. COUCH - Dora The Explorer & Boots Child Pull/Fold Out Couch, $8, Sycamore, 815-895-5373. Creative Memories Professional Organization Kit & Display, New, Black Canvas Case With Plastic Insert Dividers, Great For Scrapbooking, Business Or Everyday Organizing $15, Sycamore 815-895-5373

DECK STAIN $25

CAGE/KENNEL - Large dog cage / kennel. 32" high x 28" wide x 42" deep. Black. $15. 847-489-0254 Schnoodle Puppies. White. Adorable. 2 female, $250/ea. 1 male, $225. Pure bred. Will not shed. 815-895-3925

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

SNOW BLOWER - MTD yardmachine snowblower, 5.5 horsepower, 22" clearance, compact 2 stage. $130. 847-489-0254

American Power 3/4 horse Jacuzzi pump. used $35 847-489-0254

Bear Compound Bow, everything with it except arrows. $75 or best offer. 815-758-4373 Boys Mens Adidas Cleats Shoes Size 6, $5, DeKalb, 815-739-1953. Boys Mens Adidas Cleats Shoes Size 7, $5, DeKalb, 815-739-1953. Boys Mens Adidas Everyday Shoes Size 7.5, $5, DeKalb. 815-739-1953 Boys Mens Diadora Cleats Shoes, $5, DeKalb, 815-739-1953. Boys Nike Cleats Shoes Size 5.5, $5, DeKalb, 815-739-1953. Dart Board: Electronic, Talking. $45 815-505-3308~815-517-1144

815-479-1000

FABRIC CART - Large Orange Heavy Duty Fabric Cart On Wheels With Long Pull Handle, Great For Transporting Items, Laundry Or Storage, New, $15, Sycamore. 815-895-5373 FIRE HOSE - approx. 20 feet $20. 847-489-0254 HELMET - Child Bike Helmet With Blue Strap, White In Color and Has A Picture Of A Kangaroo On Front & Says Kangaroo, $5, DeKalb. 815-739-1953 LAMINATOR - Ex Laminator Xxron Technology, Laminates Without Heat, Batteries, Or Electricity, $15, Sycamore, 815-895-5373. LOUNGE CHAIR - ALMOST NEW antigravity lounge chair, blue fabric with padded headrest, adjustable. $45 or best offer. Call Bill at 815-756-5888 Norwood Floor Loom – Solid Cherry Wood – Weaving Width 40” - 4 Harness – 6 Treadle – Comes w/2 Extra Reeds $550 815-901-1329 Picnic Style Wooden Basket (New) With Handle & Pie-Cake Wood Tray Insert, $15, Sycamore. 815-895-5373 Revlon Perfect Reflections Ultrasetter (New) With Stand Up Design With Built In Makeup Mirror & Clip Storage, Includes 20 Rollers With 2 Minute Heat Up In 3 Sizes & 3 Textures, Small Flocked-3/4", Medium Ribbed 1" and Super Jumbo Metal Rollers 2", $20, Sycamore 815-895-5373

PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION

Sale will be located at 224 E NEBRASKA STREET, ELBURN, IL. Personal property includes furniture, assorted glass & China, vintage wood working hand tools, nice assortment of duck & bird decoys & carvings. Other antique items that will draw interest. All very nice and clean. Watch for signs off of Route 47 in Elburn.

SATURDAY, MAY 11TH, 2013 STARTING AT 9:00 AM

CAR - Little Tikes Child Cozy Coupe Ride On Car, Red & Yellow, $20. 815-739-1953, DeKalb. Child Step 2 Up & Down Roller Coaster With Ride On Car "Coaster" & Long Track, Great For Indoors And Out, This One Has Only Been Used Indoors, Great Clean Shape, $45, DeKalb, 815-739-1953. Fisher Price Ocean Wonders Kick & Crawl Gym For Ages Birth On Up, New, $15. 815-895-5373. Sycamore. Step 2 Child Ride In 2-Seater Wagon With Door That Opens And Latches Shut, $35, DeKalb. 815-739-1953. Step 2 Child Ride On Van For 2, Car Has Door That Opens, Steerig Wheel, Key That Turns & Clicks, A Trunk That Folds Down & Another Child Can Sit There Or Use As Storage, $35, DeKalb, 815-739-1953.

WANTED! I Buy Old Envelopes Stamps

2007 HONDA CIVIC LX

$12,500. 26K original miles, white with lt. tan interior, a/c, power windows, doors, cruise, etc. Call Steve 815-901-2258 for more info. LIKE NEW

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

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

$14,500

Call Dan 847-812-4016

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

★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ ★★

I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs 1990 & Newer

Will beat anyone's price by $300. Will pay extra for Honda, Toyota & Nissan

815-814-1964 or

815-814-1224 ★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ ★★

A-1 AUTO

Will BUY UR USED CAR, TRUCK, SUV,

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

* 815-575-5153 *

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

Collections 815-758-4004

REAL ESTATE OFFERED AT 10:00 AM

BOAT TRAILER - Used 1982 EZ LOADER boat trailer fits 17'-18' boat up to 2000 lb. capacity. 13" tires, good working condition, some rust. Trailer is sold with NO TITLE, came from Wisconsin where titles are NOT required. No Warranty. $200. Call Bill at 815-756-5888.

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FURNITURE - COLLECTABLES - GUNS - DECOYS FURNITURE: Cast iron floor lamps; Oak drop front secretary; Walnut youth bed; Walnut full bed; Walnut dresser w/mirror & hankie; Mahogany writing desk; Small oak rocker; Walnut barrel chair w/needle point seat; Pressed back chairs; Plank & spindle back chairs; Primitive ladder back chair w/caned seat; 54” Oak round table; Oak fern stand; German Coo-Coo clock; Primitive foot rest; Small oak drop leaf table; Framed prints & pictures; Wool area rugs; Shadow boxes; East lake mirror; Oak quilt rack; Hand crafted knick knack cabinet; Narrow drop leaf table; Other furniture being brought in by Family. COLLECTABLES: German figured lamp; Hand carved decoys (Morgan & Dressel) Ducks & Birds; Limoges fish plates; Hand painted collector plates; Assorted blue glass; Pressed glass cake plates; Porcelain dolls; Porcelain canister set; Swirl enamel canister set; Kerosene lamps; Kerosene lamp brackets & bases; 1840’s Clock works w/Westminster chime; 5 Gal Western churn; Assorted brown crocks; Roll top trunk; Vintage kitchen utensils; Wood ringer washer stand; Wood spice box (6 drawer); Wood foot locker; 1950’s Child sleds; Vintage wood wagon; Cast well pump; Cistern pump; Marked wood boxes; Copper kettles, pots & scoops; Horse harms & other; Wood block & wood trim planes; Vintage wrenches; Wood grape barrel w/handles; Assorted golf clubs; Hand crafted saddle stand; Sanyo Stereo (NIB) GUNS: *Wilmot D/B 12 Gauge Shotgun w/Dbl Trigger*; *Ranger D/B, 12 Gauge Shotgun w/Single Trigger*; *Iver Johnson 32 Cal hand gun 5 Shot, Dbl Action, 3” barrel*; *Marlin 32 Cal hand gun 6 Shot, Dbl Action, 3.25” barrel*; *Mauser Bolt Action Riffle 7.62 mm, .303 Cal*; Guns will be held according to Federal & State laws. Must show valid and current FOID card.

1997 Hitchhiker fifth-wheel with one slide out, queen bed, and separate shower/toilet. $6000 obo. Call 815-970-7456 2002 Chevy Malibu, 4 dr., 100K mi., P/S, P/B, A/C. $2,500 815-756-1246

2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT,108K miles, good condition, $6000 815-517-1350

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FOR SALE ADORABLE 3 BEDRM HOME Hardwood flrs, all appliances, 2 garages, huge yard.

OWNERS: ROGER & DOROTHY JOHNSON

OWNER: R.C. BLACK PLUMBING, CORTLAND, IL

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Precious Moments Dated 1987 Club Figurine, "Love Is The Best Gift Of All", Great Condition, No box, $8, DeKalb Area. 815-739-1953.

FERN STAND

Misc Dairies, good condition, only 5 left, $25/ea. 815-991-5149

1859 Parkside Dr.

CAT

WILLOW NOOKS

SYCAMORE

DEKALB

Many new items, lots of misc. collector's plates, ladies golf clubs, old jelly cupboard, tall painted cupboard, men's and ladies clothing, books, snowblower, small table & chairs, (Computer hardware & software Sat only-across the street)

SYCAMORE

Walnut, very old, very sturdy with ornate carvings, $85.00. 815-756-8182

FRI & SAT MAY 10 & 11 8AM - 2PM

Enter on So. Malta Rd. if graduation traffic is heavy

Air conditioner 12,000BTU used 1 week, household, patio, camping items, and more!

Boys clothes 0-4T, toys, Zanzibar bedding set, furniture, paintings, housewares, & MORE!

1602 Clark St Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8 am until? Kids toys dishes kids and grown up clothes much misc.

Sycamore

Joe Wegener, Auctioneer Lisc. # 440.000375 Phone : 815-766-0756 Chris Wegener, Auctioneer Lisc. # 440.000267 Phone : 815-451-2820 Email: djwauctions@comcast.net WWW.GO2WEGENERAUCTIONS.COM WWW.AuctionZip.COM

Joe Wegener - Auctioneer Lisc. # 440.000375 Phone : 815-766-0756 Email: djwauctions@comcast.net Chris Wegener - Auctioneer Lisc. # 440.000267 Phone : 815-451-2820 WWW.AuctionZip.COM WWW.GO2WEGENERAUCTIONS.COM

See website for personal property terms and conditions.

CALL NEDRA ERICSON NOW! 815-739-9997

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2004 Class A 30' Four Winds RV. Perfect condition, Ford gas engine, 17K miles, 1 slide out, AC, 4 leveling jacks, 5.5 generator sleeps 6, patio awning Queen bed Must sell, asking 38K. 815-382-5521 YAMAHA SCOOTER 2008 Like new 49cc Yamaha Zuma scooter, only 120 miles. Owner must sell, excellent condition, helmet included. Call 815-757-3292 days, evenings 815-756-9851

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

is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-10-06738. I529063 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, May 2, 9, 16, 2013.)

nois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 08-28-272-009 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1266 Scenic Road DeKalb, IL 60115 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-42687. I529086 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, May 2, 9, 16, 2013.)

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Stone Prairie DEKALB ~ 1 BEDROOM APT

Quiet building across from park. Laundry facilities on site, $545.00 + electric. 815-827-3271

DEKALB 1 BEDROOM

Available Immediatley! Close to NIU, Free heat & water, quiet lifestyle. Varsity Square Apts. 815-756-9554 www.glencoproperties.com Rochelle: 15 minutes from DeKalb Studio SPECIALS Starting at $395 ONE MONTH FREE WITH AD Recently updated! Affordable heat. Walk to shops! (815) 562-6425 www.whiteoakapartments.net BIG APARTMENTS, LESS MONEY! Rochelle: 15 minutes from DeKalb 1 BR & 2BR Starting at $530 Recently updated! Affordable heat. Walk to shops! (815) 562-6425 www.whiteoakapartments.net Now accepting Visa, M/C, Discover

DEKALB ~ SPACIOUS 2BR

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

DEKALB, near NIU - 4 BR 2 BATH W/D APPL Includes parking, water, garbage. $1050+utilities Sec+1st. 815-748-3311 DeKalb. 3BR, 1BA Duplex. Bsmnt. W/D. Garage. Hardwood floors through out. Patio. $900/mo. 815-508-7138 DeKalb. 3BR. New carpet & refinished hardwood floors. New appls. Near NIU campus. $850/mo+utils. 815-501-5839 DEKALB: 2BR's - $750 mo. Utilities Included. Nice Neighborhood. Call: 815-756-1424

Genoa~Country View Apts.

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

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

DeKalb Quiet Lifestyle 1BR $540, 2BR 640 Spacious 1BR $665

Hillcrest Place Apts.

220 E. Hillcrest. 815-758-0600

Laing Mgmt.

815-758-1100 or 815-895-8600 Sycamore: 1711 DeKalb Ave. Large 2 BR, 1.5BA. W/D in apt, D/W, C/A, microwave, stove, frig, disposal, balcony doors, security system. $790/mo. 815-756-2637 Sycamore: 1711 DeKalb Ave. Large 1 BR. W/D in apt, D/W, C/A, microwave, stove, frig, disposal, balcony doors, security system. $690/mo. 815-756-2637

SYCAMORE 2BR DUPLEX

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

Sycamore 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath

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

Sycamore 3 BR, 1BA

in town, $685/mo + sec + heat & electric. Avail 6/1 630-816-9352

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

DEKALB 1BR & 2BR

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

DEKALB LARGE 2BR

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

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Cortland ~ 2 story, 2 bedroom

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

Genoa: 2BR, 1.5 BA, C/A, all appls, sewer, water incl. 1 car garage. $900/mo+sec. No pets. Avail now. 815-693-8378

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

For Lease - $850/$1000/mo Country Homes near Shabbona / Waterman. Call Einsele Real Estate 815-824-2600 GENOA 2 BR, 2bath home 2car att gar, fin. base., c/a $1050 + util. No cats, dog considered avail. 6/1 815-762-1961 Genoa- 2 story house washer/dryer/stove/fridge incl. Avail June 1st. $950/month + deposit 815-784-5108

Rochelle/Creston: 5 bdrm, 1.5 bath house in the country, includes 3 storage sheds. 4332 Chamberlain Rd., Rochelle. $750/mo. First/Last/Security. Martin, Goodrich & Waddell, Inc. 815-756-3606 Ask for Steve

WATERMAN: 2400sq/ft 4bdr 2.5 BA newer house, 2 car garage, basement, backyrd. Start Jun-Jul $1690 Near DeKalb. 847-338-5588 LOOKING FOR A JOB? Find the job you want at:

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DEKALB

DeKalb/Summit Enclave 2BR

Shabbona ~ 2BR Duplex

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

Condo Incl all appl, 2 car garage. No pets/smkg, $960/mo + sec. Available June 1st. 815-501-1378 Sycamore 2 Story Condo. 3BR. Bsmnt. 1 car garage. Pool, clubhouse. $975/mo+1St, last, sec. No pets. No smoking pref. Call for appt. 815-988-1457

SYCAMORE 2BR RANCH TH

Lease, deposit, ref, no pets.

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

Sycamore Large 3BR Duplex

2 bath, appliances. W/D, A/C, 2 car garage, $950/mo. 815-758-5588 www.rentdekalb.com

DEKALB ~ TILTON PARK

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Citibank, N.A. as Trustee for Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-6 PLAINTIFF Vs. Gildardo Rubio; et. al. DEFENDANTS 10 CH 00180 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 2/23/2012, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 6/13/13 at the hour of 1:00PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 7 IN BLOCK 2 IN MARTIN DODGE ADDITION TO DEKALB, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "D" OF PLATS, PAGE 35, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF DEKALB IN THE COUNTY OF DEKALB AND STATE OF ILLINOIS PIN 08-23-428-016 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 115 Elm Street DeKalb, IL 60115 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-10-06738. I529063 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, May 2, 9, 16, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE 13-066023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. PLAINTIFF, -vsDARCIE A. DICKERSON; TIMOTHY DICKERSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS 13 CH 133 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you Timothy Dickerson and Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants; Unknown Occupants. Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Dekalb County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 14 IN PRAIRIE VIEW UNIT 1, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 102 OF DAUM'S PLAT, IN SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 5, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 23, 1994, AS DOCUMENT NO. 94008969, IN BOOK "Y" OF PLATS, PAGE 69, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 650 Prairie View Lane, Hinckley, IL 60520 Permanent Index No.: 15-15226-029 and which said Mortgage was made by Darcie A. Dickerson Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for Old Second National Bank as Mortgagee, and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of

Dekalb County, Illinois, Document No. 2009017526. And for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending. Now therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Dekalb County, in the City of Sycamore, Illinois, on or before the 30th day after the first publication of this notice which is June 3, 2013. Default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. Ahmed Motiwala Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 847-770-4297 Attorney No: 6308540 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I529275 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, May 2, 9, 16, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company , as Trustee for Argent Securities Inc., Asset-backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2003W5 PLAINTIFF Vs. Mark T. McAnly; et. al. DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00017 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 8/23/2012, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 6/13/13 at the hour of 1:00PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 43 IN OVERLOOK POINTE P.U.D. PHASE TWO, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 21, 1997 IN BOOK "Z" OF PLATS, PAGE 234 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 97003236, ALL IN THE CITY OF DEKALB, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 08-28-272-009 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1266 Scenic Road DeKalb, IL 60115 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-42687. I529086 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, May 2, 9, 16, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS M&T BANK PLAINTIFF VS DAN KOBIALKO A/K/A DANIEL J. KOBIALKO A/K/A DANIEL JOSEPH KOBIALKO; ALICIA SPIGHT A/K/A ALICIA KOBIALKO; MERIT'S OAK CREEK VILLAS TOWNHOME OWNERS' ASSOCIATION; OAK CREEK ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 900 NORTH OAK CREEK DRIVE GENOA, IL 60135 13 CH 124 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, ALICIA SPIGHT A/K/A ALICIA KOBIALKO; MERIT'S OAK CREEK VILLAS TOWNHOME OWNERS' ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against

you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: THAT PART OF LOT 100 IN OAK CREEK ESTATES UNIT 3, AS RECORDED MAY 30, 1996 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 96007711, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS; BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 100, THENCE NORTH 38 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 100, A DISTANCE OF 56.92 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 50 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 12 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 148.78 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 100, THENCE SOUTH 19 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 26.40 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 100, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 100, SAID LINE BEING A CURVED LINE CONCAVE TO THE NORTH HAVING A RADIUS OF 570.00 FEET IN AN ARC LENGTH OF 161.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID OAK CREEK ESTATES BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 5, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 30, 1996 AS DOCUMENT NO. 96007711, IN PLAT BOOK Z, PAGE 160, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 900 NORTH OAK CREEK DRIVE GENOA, IL 60135 and which said Mortgage was made by, DAN KOBIALKO A/K/A DANIEL J. KOBIALKO A/K/A DANIEL JOSEPH KOBIALKO; ALICIA SPIGHT A/K/A ALICIA KOBIALKO; Mortgagor (s), to M.E.R.S., INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DEKALB County, Illinois, as Document No. 2006006412; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Maureen A. Josh DeKalb Cnty Circuit Clerk 133 W. State Street Sycamore, Illinois 60178 on or before May 28, 2013, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1303301 I527475 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 25, May 2, 9, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DeKALB COUNTYSYCAMORE, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS MICHAEL PERCUDANI A/K/A MICHAEL L. PERCUDANI A/K/A MIKE PERCUDANI; DAWN PERCUDANI A/K/A DAWN E. PERCUDANI; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; COUNTRY MEADOWS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 1504 ELIZABETH COURT KIRKLAND, IL 60146 13 CH 172 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, COUNTRY MEADOWS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 16 IN COUNTRY MEADOWS PHASE THREE, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 15, 2002 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2002023910, IN THE VILLAGE OF KIRKLAND, DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1504 ELIZABETH COURT KIRKLAND, IL 60146 and which said Mortgage was made by, MICHAEL PERCUDANI A/K/A MICHAEL L. PERCUDANI A/K/A MIKE PERCUDANI; DAWN PERCUDANI A/K/A DAWN E. PERCUDANI; Mortgagor (s), to M.E.R.S., INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SECURITY MORTGAGE, INC. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DEKALB County, Illinois, as Document No. 2007014097; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Maureen A. Josh DeKalb Cnty Circuit Clerk 133 W. State Street Sycamore, Illinois 60178 on or before June 10, 2013, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1300575 I531045 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, May 9, 16, 23, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Gerald L Scott Deceased Case No. 13 P 27 INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: Creditors and Claimants Unknown Heirs and Legatees 1. NOTICE is given of the death of Gerald L Scott, who died on January 29, 2013 a resident of Somonauk, Illinois. 2. The Representative for the estate and his/her address is: Jessica Diebold 519 E. DeKalb St., Somonauk, IL 60552 3. The attorney for the estate and his/her address is: Dawn M. Weekly - Legacy Law Firm LLC, 21 W. Church St., Sandwich, IL

60548 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before November 10, 2013. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 133 W. State St., Sycamore, IL 60178, or with the Representative, or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. 5. On March 27, 2013 an Order Admitting the Will to Probate and Appointing the Representative was entered. 6. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony or witness to the Will in open Court, or other evidence, as provided under section 6-21 of the Probate Act (IL Rev. Stat. Ch. 110 1/2, Par. 6-21). 7. Within 6 months after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (III Rev. Stat. Ch. 110 1/2, Par. 8-1) 8. The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. Ch. 110 1/2, Par. 28-4) Dawn M. Weekly Legacy Law Firm LLC 21 W. Church St. Sandwich, IL 60548 (815) 570-2334 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, May 2, 9, 16, 2013.)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DE KALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROSALIE J. BAUERNFEIND, Deceased. 13 P 58 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION WILL & CLAIMS INDEPENDENT REPRESENTATIVE Notice is given of the death of Rosalie J. Bauernfeind. Letters of Office were issued on May 6, 2013 to Gary W. Cordes as independent representative whose attorney is KLEIN, STODDARD, BUCK & LEWIS, LLC, Attorneys at Law, 2045 Aberdeen Court, Sycamore, IL 60178. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 (ILCS5/28-4) of the Probate Act any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk of the court. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court at 133 West State Street, Sycamore, Illinois 60178, or with the representative, or both, on or before November 16, 2013. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. DATED: May 8, 2013 Gary W. Cordes, Independent Representative

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: MARCEL ASSEHAM PANDERS, JOEL HASSO PANDERS, SARA KESHIA PANDERS FOR CHANGE OF NAME PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that on June 17, 2013, at 9:00 A.M. at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 West State Street, Sycamore, Illinois, 60178 in the courtroom occupied by the presiding judge, Marcel Panders will file his/her petition requesting that his/her names be changed from MARCEL ASSEHAM PANDERS to MARCEL ASSEHAM PANDESS; JOEL HASSO PANDERS to JOEL HASSO PANDESS; and SARA KESHIA PANDERS to SARA DEDE PANDESS pursuant to to the statute in such case made and provided. Any persons interested in said request for change of name may appear at said time and place, if they so desire. Marcel Panders 2529 N. First #8 DeKalb, IL 60115 (Published in the Daily Chronicle May 2, 9, 16, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE On May 29th at 9:00 A.M., a meeting conducted by Indian Creek School District will take place at Shabbona Elementary Conference Room. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the district's plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and home schools within the district for the 2013-14 school year. If you are a parent of a home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of Indian Creek School District, you are urged to attend. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Jennifer Darlinger, Office of Student Services at 815-824-8257. Published in the Daily Chronicle May 9, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE Aqua Illinois, Inc. hereby gives notice to the public that it has filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission proposed tariff pages for a Qualifying Infrastructure Plant Sur-

charge (QIPS) for the Willowbrook Water and Wastewater, University Park Water and Wastewater, Tri Star Wastewater, Candlewick Water and Wastewater, Fairhaven Water, Oak Run Water and Ellwood Greens Wastewater service divisions. The QIPS Rider would implement a charge for water and wastewater service to cover return on and return of the capital cost related to replacements and rehabilitations of non revenue producing plant infrastructure, such as replacement of water and sewer mains, meters, water services and hydrants. The QIPS Rider would be expressed as a percentage, not to exceed 5%, and would be applied to the amount billed each customer under the otherwise applicable rates and charges, excluding purchased water and wastewater treatment surcharges. The QIPS Rider includes an annual true-up provision to ensure that revenues collected under the QIPS Rider are equal to the actual costs incurred. A copy of the filing may be inspected by any interested party at the following local business offices of Aqua Illinois: 1000 S. Schuyler Avenue, Kankakee, Illinois; 316 S. Main Street, Wauconda, Illinois; or 322 N. Gilbert Street, Danville, Illinois. Interested parties may obtain information about the filing either directly from Aqua Illinois or by addressing the Chief Clerk of the Illinois Commerce Commission, 527 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62701. Interested parties also may file a petition to intervene in the proceeding pursuant to 83 Ill. Adm. Code 200. (Published in the Daily Chronicle My 9,16, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on May 6, 2013 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of DeKalb County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: DeKalb Cannabis Genetics located at 3230 Sycamore Rd. #255, DeKalb, IL 60115 Dated May 6, 2013 John Acardo DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder (Published in the Daily Chronicle, May 9, 16, 23, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given

that on MAY 7, 2013 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of DeKalb County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as CLARK MILLER CONSULTING located at 1780 THUROW STREET SYCAMORE, IL 60178

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Dated May 7, 2013 /s/ John Acardo DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder (Published in the Daily Chronicle, May 9, 16, 23, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 30, 2013 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of DeKalb County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as HAIR KNOWLEDGE SCHOOL OF LOC AND BRAID TECHNOLOGY located at 16 W. BENSON AVE., CORTLAND, IL 60112 Dated April 30, 2013 /s/ John Acardo DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder (Published in the Daily Chronicle, May 2, 9 & 16, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on May 7, 2013 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of DeKalb County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as NORTHERN ILLINOIS MASSAGE THERAPY located at 8609 SOUTH ROOD RD., KINGSTON, IL 60145. Dated May 7, 2013

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PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 17, 2013 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of DeKalb County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as TINEZ TACOS located at 704 N. 12TH ST., DEKALB, IL 60115.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ROBBIE PROTANO, Deceased.

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CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of ROBBIE PROTANO of DeKalb County, Illinois. Letters of Office as Executors were issued to Gregory J. Protano and Carmen Protano on April 4, 2013, whose attorney is ROBERT P. CARLSON, Attorney at Law, 317 East Locust Street, DeKalb, Illinois 60115. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 West State Street, Sycamore, Illinois 60178, or with the representative, or both, within six (6) months from the date of issuance of Letters of Office and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: SARA LYN FOX FOR CHANGE OF NAME PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that on June 24, 2013, at 9:00 A.M. at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 West State Street, Sycamore, Illinois, 60178 in the courtroom occupied by the presiding judge, SARA LYN FOX will file her petition requesting that her name be changed from SARA LYN FOX to SARA LYN KOOGLER pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided. Any persons interested in said request for change of name may appear at said time and place, if they so desire.

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