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8LOCAL BRIEFS Genealogical society to meet Jan. 24

GENEVA – The next monthly meeting of the Kane County Genealogical Society will be at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 in the first-floor meeting room of the Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St. The topic for the evening will be “Scanning, Organizing and Emailing Documents and Photos,” presented by Larry Pepper, who is the owner of Pepper Photography in Dundee, and has long been a member or officer of several state and local genealogical societies. For information, call 847-697-1029 or email kcgsinfo@gmail.com.

STC church to offer Taize Worship

ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles Episcopal Church, 994 N. Fifth Ave. (Route 25), St. Charles, invites the community to experience Taize Worship at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. There will be worship in the style of Taize, a monastic community in central France. It is a service of light and shadows, chant and silence, readings and quiet prayer. Information is available at www.stcharlesepiscopal.org or by phone at 630-584-2596.

Geneva Academic Foundation plans bowling night, silent auction

WEST CHICAGO – The Geneva Academic Foundation has planned a bowling and silent auction fundraiser at 8 p.m. March 9 at Bowling Green Sports Center, 243 W. Roosevelt Road, West Chicago. The cost is $25 a person. Participants may form teams of six or sign up by themselves. The cost includes three games of bowling, shoes, and appetizers. There will be a cash bar, 50/50 raffle and silent auction. Prizes will be awarded for the highest-scoring teams and for the individual with the “best bowling outfit.” Registration for bowling is accepted online at www. gafgeneva.org or gafaware1@sbcglobal.net.

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Geneva Township clerk hopeful faces petition challenge By BRENDA SCHORY

bschory@shawmedia.com GENEVA – The Geneva Township Electoral Board scheduled a hearing for 10 a.m. today at the township office, 400 Wheeler Drive, Geneva, to hear an objection to the nominating petitions of a candidate for clerk. Township Trustee Robert Kovacs filed an objection to the petitions of Geoffrey M. Carreiro. Kovacs’ objection claims 19 of the signatures are those of people who are not registered to vote or whose names were printed instead of written as a signature. Carreiro’s petition required the signatures of 156 registered voters. He collected 162 signatures. If the electoral board finds that 19 are not valid, it would reduce the number of valid signatures to 143, which is 13 fewer than required to get on the ballot. “I found 19 problems, and I am contesting it,” Kovacs said. “I want him off the ballot.” Kovacs said if Carreiro stays on the ballot, Carreiro will be elected. “I don’t know him personally; I don’t know if he is good, bad or mediocre,” Kovacs said. “If I can remove him from the ballot, then the trustees and I will be able to interview potential candidates for the position and select someone who will do a good job.” Kovacs said he has two individuals in mind to seek an appointment as township clerk, but he would not say who

they are. Carreiro said he did not start collecting signatures until it became clear that no one had filed to run for clerk. Township clerk Barbara Olson said she would not seek re-election. “I grew up in the Geneva/St. Charles area,” Carreiro said. “I was wanting to get more involved in the community and serve.” Carreiro said after speaking with Olson about what was involved in the parttime position, he decided it would fit into his work schedule. But there seems to be more problems than questionable signatures. While other members of the electoral board received notice that the hearing was set for 10 a.m. today, Carreiro’s notice states 10 p.m., he said. The notices were delivered by Kane County sheriff’s deputies. Geneva Township Supervisor Patrick Jaeger said he called Carreiro about the correct time. “I indicated there was a typographical error in his notice and he acknowledged that,” Jaeger said. “I informed him by telephone. He said he would be present.” Carreiro said he considered hiring a lawyer to represent him, but they are too expensive. He said he will consider challenging his notice of the objection as not legal because it has the wrong time. “If I am knocked off the ballot, I will register as a write-in candidate,” Carreiro said.

CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS On page 7 of the Jan. 8 edition of the Kane County Chronicle, the boundaries of the Lexington Club site were incorrect. The boundaries are the Union Pacific Railroad tracks to the north, Fifth and 12th streets to the east and west, and Dean and State streets to the south. The Chronicle regrets the error.

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Mardi Gras Gala benefits BPSFriends

WHAT: A Mardi Gras Gala fundraiser is set at Riverside Receptions. The event will help support quality equine-assisted therapy for BPSFriends, a nonprofit Maple Park facility serving families with special-needs children in the Fox Valley. Tickets include a meal prepared by chef Amy, desserts, entertainment by Red Woody and door prizes. Beer, wine and a cash bar will be provided. The event will be emceed by Mayor Kevin Burns. WHEN: 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. Feb. 2 WHERE: Riverside Receptions, 35 N. River Lane, Geneva COST: Tickets are on sale for $50. INFO: Call 630-365-5550 or send email to BPS@BPSFriends.com.

Kaneland W.I.N.S. group to meet

WHAT: The Kaneland W.I.N.S. group has announced its January membership meet-

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ing. Networking will be followed by lunch at noon and the keynote speaker, Jackie Kold, on “Emotional Rejuvenation.” Additionally, the W.I.N.S. service project for this month is Mutual Ground Inc. The organization is asking for women’s sleepwear, personal care and toiletries, paper goods, kitchen storage, cleaning supplies and linens. Any items would be greatly appreciated. WHEN: Networking will begin at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday WHERE: Fireside Grille, 49 Sugar Lane, Sugar Grove COST: $18 for members and $25 for others INFO: Call 630-945-7086, write to Kaneland W.I.N.S., P.O. Box 1183, Sugar Grove, IL 60554, send email to membership@kanelandwins. org or visit www.kanelandWINS.org.

Open house for Elburn comprehensive plan

WHAT: An open house on the Village of Elburn’s comprehensive planning process is set. Attendees will have the opportunity to

review key recommendations of the draft plan and offer insight and recommendations for consideration. All in the Elburn community are encouraged to participate. WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 24 WHERE: Elburn Lions Club, 500 S. Filmore St. INFO: Visit www.elburn.il.us.

Sugar Grove United Methodist plans luncheon

WHAT: The Sugar Grove United Methodist Church is hosting a benefit bread, soup and salad luncheon. The community is invited to come and share in the food, fun and fellowship with a meal of homemade soups, salads, breads, desserts and beverages. A freewill offering will be collected to support superstorm Sandy victims through UMCOR. WHEN: 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Sugar Grove Community House, 141 Main St. INFO: Call the church office at 630-466-4501 with any questions. Reservations are not necessary.

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Where did you grow up? St. Charles Do you have any pets? Two dogs – Kierka, she’s an Akita, and a beagle named Hank Who would play you in the movie of your life? Daniel DayLewis What was your first job? A paperboy As a kid, what want to be when you grew up? An actor What did you become? I am a writer. I’m in grad school at Northwestern, getting my MFA in creative writing. I’m working on a novel called, “The History of What’s to Come.” It’s about a woman who discovers she has multiple sclerosis and hides it from her husband. He finds out,

and he can’t forgive her. It’s all about how she, with the help of her best friend, Dewey, tries to put her life back together. Is there a movie or book you would recommend? I just finished “The Kite Runner.” I liked it a lot. One of the most challenging movies is “Cloud Atlas.” Just for fun, I liked “Skyfall.” Do you have a favorite charity? Any pet charity, specifically PAWS or Anderson Animal Shelter Do you have any hobbies? Tennis Do you speak another language? Barely. I took French for five years, but I don’t speak it at all. What is your favorite local restaurant? Blackstone What is an interesting factoid about yourself? I was born on Gandhi’s birthday, 100 years later, exactly.

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8LOCAL BRIEFS CASA to hold Children’s Champion Celebration

ST. CHARLES – CASA Kane County’s annual Children’s Champion Celebration will be March 2 at the Q Center, 1405 N. Fifth Ave., St. Charles. This year’s theme, “I am for the Child,” will be in honor of the organization’s 25th anniversary. There will be silent and live auctions, a grand raffle, formal five-course dinner, complimentary professional photos, musical entertainment and dancing to the music of Soda. Tickets for the raffle may be purchased for $20, or seven for $100. To purchase tickets, call Lauren Egan at 630-4443108. For information, visit

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Visiting Angels to collect board games, puzzles

SOUTH ELGIN – Visiting Angels of South Elgin will be collecting new or gently used board games, card games, simple puzzles, large print puzzles/word search books and memory games for senior citizens. The collection will run through February at 65 Woodbury St., South Elgin. For information, call 847-4290100 or visit www.visitingangels.com/SouthElgin. Games can be dropped off Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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Debbie Bozedowski and her father, Dominik Barca, 84, look through old photographs Tuesday at their Elburn home. Bozedowski has cared for her father, who has dementia, for 11 years.

Elderday, hospice provide resources, respite By BRENDA SCHORY

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n only child, Debbie Bozedowski was always close to her parents, so it was natural for them to live with her and her husband when they got older. “I sold my townhouse and my parents sold their townhouse, and we had a house built,” Bozedowski said. “It was a big house in St. Charles with four bedrooms. They were going to buy a house in Florida and live with me in the summer.” Six days after they moved in, her mother suffered a brain aneurysm and died nine months later. Her dad continued living with her and her husband for 10 years. A year ago, they moved to a smaller house in Elburn. But during the past four years, Bozedowski’s father, Dominik Barca, 84, has developed dementia. “I stepped up to the plate, but it’s harder now,” Bozedowski said. “My dad won’t wake up until I wake him up. He won’t eat unless I put it right in front of him. He always says, ‘I’m not hungry.’ I give him his meds. I pick out his clothes in the

On the Net • Elderday Center, 328 W. Wilson St., Batavia – 630-761-9750, www. elderdaycenter.org • Senior Services Associates – 24-hour emergency line, 800-9421724; office, 847-741-0404; www. seniorservicesassoc.org • Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice, 200 Whitfield Drive, Geneva – 630232-0023, www.fvvh.org • National Alliance for Caregiving – www.caregiving.org • Family Caregiver Alliance National Center on Caregiving – www.caregiver.org morning.” Bozedowski said she has to make sure her father takes a shower. “I kind of open the door and say, ‘Use soap.’ I have to remind him to use deodorant and after-shave, and did he brush his teeth,” she said. “It is just something I feel I have to do for my dad because I love him.” ••• Bozedowski is one of the nation’s nearly 66 million caregivers who provide assistance to someone who is ill, disabled or elderly, according to the Family Caregiver Alliance Na-

tional Center on Caregiving. Five days a week, Bozedowski takes her father to Elderday Center in Batavia. He gets the structure, socialization and activities he needs, and she gets the breaks she needs. “Without Elderday, he would do nothing,” she said. Bozedowski’s employer allowed her to reduce her work schedule, so some days she works and other days she gets time to herself to regenerate and do self-care. Taking care of one’s self is something caregivers often overlook, counselors say, and Bozedowski agrees. She said she spends so much energy focusing on her father’s needs, she skips her own, but she and her husband work on getting breaks to refresh. “It takes a lot of patience [because] they don’t really understand what they’re doing to you,” Bozedowski said. “It’s like taking care of a little kid again. They go back to their childhood, but it’s harder because they’re bigger.” ••• Elderday social worker Kathy Hanlon is a caregiver specialist who serves 400 Kane

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Maple Park organization offers therapeutic riding for all ages, reasons By AL LAGATTOLLA

alagattolla@shawmedia.com MAPLE PARK – Fox Chase Farm was alive with activity on a recent Friday. In one area, a young rider was preparing a horse for the evening’s activities. On the indoor track, youths on horses were engaged in lessons, with volunteers leading the horses around. Most lessons featured the student, the horse, a leader and two side-walkers, and the horse would walk around an area of the track. In some stations, the horse would stop, and the student would take part in activities. Two lessons could take place at the same time. It was a typically busy night for HorsePower Therapeutic Riding, a nearly year-old organization with a mission “to provide creative, inspiring and challenging therapeutic horseback riding lessons to children and adults with disabilities.” Maple Park resident Carrie Capes, the program’s director, has been involved in such endeavors for years. Her 12-yearold son, Max, has a developmental disability: complex III deficiency mitochondrial metabolic disorder. Looking to do whatever they could to help,

How to help A fundraiser for HorsePower Therapeutic Riding is set for 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 19 at St. Charles Bowl, 2520 Main St., St. Charles. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for those ages 4 to 10. Each ticket holder gets three games and can have pizza and soda served at the lane. For information, call 815-5080804. To learn about the organization, visit www.horsepowertr.com. Capes and her family eventually tried therapeutic riding lessons, and she said it provided the most beneficial results. Since then, she has sought to share the discovery with others in similar situations. “He saw himself as capable and strong, and I’ve seen that with countless other students,” said Capes, who noted the exercise specifically builds core strength, meaning the muscles in the torso area. Capes said she is grateful for the community support that HorsePower has enjoyed. Events and donations have provided equipment and helped participants who are in need. She said the group has begun the process of becoming a non-

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Maggie Noble, 10, grooms Ben during her session with HorsePower Therapeutic Riding in Maple Park. profit organization. But more is needed, she said, and the first major fundraising event for 2013 has been scheduled. A bowling event is set from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 19 at St. Charles Bowl, 2520 Main St., St. Charles. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for those ages 4 to 10. Each ticket holder gets three games and can have pizza and soda served at the lane.

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CAMPTON HILLS – Residents remained insistent Tuesday that an alcohol and substance abuse center should not be allowed in Campton Hills. They repeatedly asked the Village Board about the hurry in making a decision. “There should be no rush on this,” said Abe Andrzejewski, a vocal opponent of the center. His lawyer, Christina Mor-

rison, urged the board to continue the public hearing so her client and other opponents would have more than a day to develop a rebuttal to an independent market impact study. “That’s just not enough time,” she said. Residents have spent the past several months attending Plan Commission and Village Board meetings to speak about Kiva Recovery, a high-end alcohol and substance abuse treatment center proposed for the former Glenwood School. Kiva is seeking annexation

into the village and a special use permit. Public interest in Kiva’s requests has forced the village to hold its meetings at such venues as a church, fairgrounds and, for Tuesday’s meeting, Bell-Graham Elementary School. Trustee John Strauss said he was ready to close the public hearing. “I’ve heard enough,” he said, adding it was time to vote. A vote was not taken by press time.

The first two hours focused on the independent market impact study the village commissioned Park Ridge-based MaRous and Company to perform. President Michael MaRous acknowledged there is risk with any new development, but he concluded the proposed development appears to be the best use of the site. Several residents were upset Campton Hills didn’t hire a local firm. Many disputed MaRous’ analysis, taking issue with his assumptions – such as the facilities will be well

maintained and managed and that the stipulations and conditions in the draft annexation agreement will be in effect – and comparisons. “The comparable are simply not comparable,” Andrzejewski said. MaRous said it’s not possible to have identical comparisons. “Each of these situations is different,” he said. “There’s not a perfect comparison.” Visit www.villageofcamptonhills.org for Kiva information and presentations.

Money raised will go toward a sliding-fee scale

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Money raised will bring the organization closer to its goal of having a sliding scale for fees, which would help those who otherwise might have difficulty paying for the lessons, which start at $55 for a halfhour, $85 for an hour or $115 for 90 minutes. “It’s not an inexpensive thing to provide,” Capes said. “If we were only providing it for those with wealth or the means … we’d be missing the mark.” Capes said there are 23 lessons given a week involving seven horses that are boarded at Fox Chase Farm. Students range from 4 years old to adult. Participants don’t have to be disabled. At a recent Friday session, Maggie Noble, a 10-year-old from Geneva, rode without the help of side-walkers because she has progressed enough that they are not necessary. Her father, John Noble, watched from a special viewing area nearby. Noble said he’s not sure there’s a name for any disorder Maggie might have, but he said doctors suggested activities for building her core. Horse therapy, he said, has “worked really well.” “She is not afraid of these big animals,” Noble said. “She has never feared them.” He said the activity has become essential for Maggie and “this is her thing.” He said the

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State’s attorney touts recruitment efforts By AL LAGATTOLLA

alagattolla@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES TOWNSHIP – In an effort to make his office appealing despite offering lower starting salaries than other nearby areas, Kane County State’s Attorney Joe McMahon is touting programs that offer training and mentorship to assistant state’s attorneys. Those efforts will continue although the starting salary for assistant state’s attorneys

will go up next month. McMahon said the starting salary for assistant state’s attorneys will range from $45,000 to $50,000 a year, up from $40,800. McMahon said starting salaries of other communities still were Joe higher, includMcMahon ing Lake County ($55,000), DuPage County ($57,000) and Cook County

($58,000). McMahon on Tuesday announced staff and organizational changes, establishing four new bureaus with leaders that will provide their expertise to those assigned to each bureau. Lark Cowart will lead the juvenile bureau, which includes delinquency, abuse and neglect cases. Greg Sams will lead the special prosecution bureau. Bill Engerman will lead a bureau that includes

traffic, misdemeanor, driving under the influence and domestic violence cases. And Alice Tracy will lead the felony trials bureau until she leaves to become a judge in the 16th Judicial Circuit. McMahon said that mentorship programs were cited as important by those in his office. “The idea here is to create teams that could work together and learn from each other,” McMahon said.

McMahon said mentors can help cases get to trial quicker and improve the process. Although there were no specific cases that he said spurred the changes, there is an evaluation process, and there have been cases in which information was found later in a process, where a more experienced attorney might find results quicker. “I always look for ways to improve our operation,” McMahon said.

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Continued from page 4 County caregivers each year through the Title IIIE Caregivers Counseling Services under the Older Americans Act. She runs three caregiver support groups – two for Parkinson’s and one for spouses. She also provides free individual counseling for those caring for someone ages 60 and older; the cost is covered by the state grant. “The family members come, too,” Hanlon said. “It affects their whole family.” Hanlon said the support groups help caregivers realize they’re not alone. “When they come in here, it’s a combination of feeling frustration, confusion and anger because they are so frustrated and tired,” Hanlon said. Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice in Geneva also provides caregiver support, said Christy Pitol, a social worker who serves as bereavement man-

ager. Pitol said hospice will start a caregiver support group in the spring. To get respite for caregivers, Pitol said they turn to other family members – if possible – or paid help or an alternative. “The means and resources might be there, but sometimes the problem gets solved in a different way,” she said. The message she has for family, friends and neighbors is offer to step up and help – go shopping, help with a mundane chore or offer to sit with the person so the caregiver can leave for a while. In a hospice situation, the advent of a person’s mortality is frightening. But Pitol said it also is an opportunity for families to communicate. “When something happens to change a family system, that is an opportunity to start talking about end-of-life planning,” Pitol said. “If we talk about it, we can hope for best and plan for worst.”

BATAVIA – Motorists driving near Rotolo Middle School today may encounter slight traffic disruptions because of a bus collision simulation that will occur near the school. Batavia School District 101, the Batavia Fire Department, Batavia Police Department and Illinois Central Bus Company are collaborating in an emergency training exercise

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Along with four adolescent “victims” from Rotolo Middle School’s eighth-grade first-aid class, the training exercise also will involve officials from Batavia schools, Tri-Com Central Dispatch, the Southern Fox Valley and Central DuPage Emergency Medical Services System. The school bus crash simulation will test communication, multi-agency coordination, emergency protocols, patient triage and other items.

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8POLICE REPORTS

• A man, 50, of the 1100 block of South Anderson Road, Elburn, told police Jan. 2 that Christmas lawn ornaments on the outside of his home had been damaged. • A man, 37, of the 400 block of Maple Avenue, Elburn, told police Jan. 1 that Christmas lights on the exterior of his home had been damaged. He told police it marked the second time in a week that those lights had been damaged. • William L. Sharpness, 50, of the 300 block of N. Third St., Elburn, was arrested Dec. 29 on a DeKalb County warrant for failure to appear in court on a charge of driving under the influence. Geneva

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• Walmart, 150 Smith Road, reported Saturday, Jan. 5, that two women stole 27 bottles of alcohol over the course of three days,

Sugar Grove • Thomas O. Cooper, 20, of the

100 block of Chealsea Avenue, Sugar Grove, was charged Dec. 15 with driving under the influence of alcohol. • A woman, 36, of the 600 block of Greenfield Road, Sugar Grove, told police that between Dec. 26 and 27, Christmas lights on the exterior of her home had been damaged. She later reported that the lights again were damaged Jan. 1. • A woman, 44, of the 600 block of Carlisle Court, Sugar Grove, told police Dec. 28 that someone had fraudulently used her business credit card to make five purchases totaling $499 between Dec. 24 and 26. The unauthorized charges were reported to the bank that issued the card. • A woman, 44, of the 200 block of Chatsworth Avenue, Sugar Grove, told police Jan. 3 that someone had fraudulently used her personal credit card information to make four unauthorized purchases at two different retail websites between Dec. 1 and 21. • Gloria Saavedra, 26, of the 3100 block of Roth Road, Oswego, was arrested Jan. 6 on a warrant for driving without a valid license. • Alexander D. Contreras, 23, of the 3400 block of Arden Avenue, Brookfield, was arrested Jan. 7 on a warrant for failure to appear in court on a charge of larceny.

8FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

roberta L. Gansen: A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at St. John Lutheran Church, 410 N. Cross St., Wheaton, with the Rev. Marcus Nelson officiating. Burial will be Monday,

Jan. 14, in Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque, Iowa. A visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, at the Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State St. (Route 38), Geneva, and at the church Saturday from 10

a.m. until the service. Joan Ann Leidig: Funeral services will be Saturday, Jan. 19, at a time to be announced at a later date, at the First Baptist Church of Geneva, 2300 South St., Geneva.

HELEN E. CLAytON Died: Jan. 8, 2013

LISLE – Helen E. Clayton (nee Palmer), 88, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late James L. Clayton; devoted mother of James D. (Deborah L.) Clayton and Denise E. (Neil J.) Gargiulo; loving grandmother of Eleni D. (Steve) Swon and Tia L. Gargiulo; and great-grandmother of Keira D. Swon. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew (Dionisia) Palmer; and four brothers, James, John, George and Peter Palmer. Helen was a lifelong resident of Harwood Heights. A visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 5015 Lincoln Ave. in Lisle (on Route 53, half-mile south of Ogden Avenue and Route 34). The visitation will continue from 10:30 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2727 W. Winona St. in Chicago. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery. To celebrate Helen’s life, visit www.Blake-LambFuneralHome.com. For information, call 630-964-9392. Please sign the guest book at www.legacy.com/kcchronicle.

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Born: March 3, 1967; in Geneva Died: Jan. 7, 2013; near Batavia ST. CHARLES – Karl K. Smith, 45, of St. Charles, formerly of Batavia and North Aurora, passed away

Jan. 7, 2013, after injuries from an automobile accident. He was born March 3, 1967, in Geneva, the son of Gordon and Ruth (nee Krautmacher) Smith. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl (nee Westphal); two children, Rhian and Jack Smith; three brothers, Kurt A. Smith of Winchester, Ky., Eric (Lori) Smith of St. Charles and Craig (Stephanie) Smith of North Aurora; stepbrothers, Jon (Debra) Dralle of Arlington, Texas, and Daniel (Jill) Dralle of Essexville, Mich.; a stepsister, Lyn (Tim) Paskadi of Batavia; a stepmother, Nancy Dralle-Smith of Fairfield Glade, Tenn.; a sister-in-law, Diana Dralle-Foster of Collierville, Tenn.; his partner, Erin Davis-Kropp of St. Charles, and her children Josie, Sophie, Harry and Hayden; and his many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepbrother, Keith Dralle. A celebration of Karl’s life and a time for family and friends to visit will be from 8:30 a.m. until noon Saturday, Jan. 12, at Moss Family Funeral Home, 209 South Batavia Ave. in Batavia. A private interment will be in River Hills Memorial Park in Batavia. After the visitation, a reception will be at the Batavia Moose Lodge, 1535 South Batavia Ave. in Batavia. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Karl K. Smith Memorial Fund, 209 South Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL 60510. For information, contact Moss Family Funeral Home at 630-8797900 or www.mossfuneral.com. Please sign the guest book at www.legacy.com/kcchronicle.

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• Jordan D. Ludwig, 25, of the 300 block of West Street, Geneva, was charged Thursday, Jan. 3, with illegal possession of drug equipment. • A stop sign on the southeast corner of McKinley Avenue at Gray Street was reported vandalized Tuesday, Jan. 1, with spray paint.

and in the last instance they also stole two pairs of pajama pants to conceal the bottles. The store reported the subjects, who once were accompanied by a man, have been stealing from that Walmart for more than a year. The women were described as in their early 20s. One had long blond hair, was of medium build and wore a white jacket. The other had long brown hair, was heavy set and wore a blue jacket with a hood. • Joseph R. Marcinkowski, 23, of the 100 block of Lootens Court, Batavia, was charged Saturday, Jan. 5, with public drunkenness. • Anthony E. Tucker, 21, of the 1400 block of Madison Avenue, St. Charles, was charged Saturday, Jan. 5, with resisting police. • Christopher W. Koehn, 24, of the 200 block of Grant Avenue, Geneva, was charged Friday, Jan. 4, with leaving the scene of an accident and disobeying a stop sign after an accident at Prairie and South Third streets. • Rhett J. Stoney, 25, of the 600 block of Timm Valley Road, Atlanta, Ga., was charged Sunday, Dec. 30, with fighting. • Reed Patrick Stoney, 29, of the 700 block of Bent Ridge Lane, Elgin, was charged Sunday, Dec. 30, with fighting.

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Sugar Grove legalizes video gaming Village also gives nod to an advisory gambling referendum on April ballot By NICOLE WESKERNA

nweskerna@shawmedia.com SUGAR GROVE – After hearing public comments Tuesday, the Sugar Grove Village Board legalized video gaming and gave the nod to put an advisory gambling referendum on the April ballot. The Village Board voted 4-2 in favor of legalizing video gaming, a vote that came four months after the board voted to ban the measure. Trustees Kevin Geary and Tom Renk voted against the measure. Trustees Mari Johnson, David Paluch, Robert Bohler and Rick Montalto voted in favor of it. The ordinance goes into effect 10 days from today, but establishments still will have to apply for licenses through the state. An advisory referendum will ask Sugar Grove residents in April whether they want to allow video gaming, and the board plans to revisit the ordinance after that vote. No one petitioned to put a binding referendum on the ballot before the deadline. Bars, truck stops, social

clubs and veterans organizations in communities with video gaming can have up to five machines each. The Illinois Supreme Court in 2011 upheld the constitutionality Kevin of the Illinois Geary Video Gaming Act. At the standing-room-only meeting, several people spoke in favor and against legalMelisa ized video gamTaylor bling before trustees voted. David Smith, a representative from the Illinois Family Institute who lives in Crete, spoke against the expansion of video gaming. He cited a study when he told the board that for every $1 spent on video gambling, there’s a $3 social cost, such as people going into bankruptcy, divorce and declining property values. He said it’s not good public policy to bring gambling into the community because

“You can’t throw a protective bubble over Sugar Grove to protect citizens. They will gamble; they just won’t gamble here.” Cliff Barker

Chaplain of the Sugar Grove American Legion it means people will be exploited. Members of the Sugar Grove American Legion spoke in favor of legalizing gambling, a measure they hope will help generate enough revenue for the legion to continue operations. Cliff Barker, chaplain for the legion, said legalizing gambling is about giving Sugar Grove businesses “equal footing” when it comes to competing with towns that already have legalized gambling. “You can’t throw a protective bubble over Sugar Grove to protect citizens,” he said. “They will gamble; they just won’t gamble here.” Melisa Taylor, a County Board representative for Sugar Grove, said the issue has created a divide among Sugar Grove residents. Because it’s such a divisive issue, she sug-

Sugar Grove Senior Center benefit to feature ‘Stooges’ clips By ASHLEY RHODEBECK

arhodebeck@shawmedia.com SUGAR GROVE – After The Salvation Army ended its twice-weekly golden diners program in summer 2011, Chris Walker and his wife began monthly potluck lunches to fill the void. Each of the Sugar Grove Senior Center lunches average about 30 people, he said. The meals don’t receive any “real funding,” so he was looking for a fun, inexpensive and different fundraiser for them. His idea? A benefit named Three Stooges; Four Refreshments.

If you go n What: Three Stooges; Four

Refreshments benefit n When: 5 to 9 p.m. Jan. 19 n Where: Sugar Grove Community Building, 141 S. Main St. n Cost: $1 He said the inspiration came from his teenage son, who saw the 2012 film, “The Three Stooges,” without knowing it was based off the slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. Walker welcomes the public to stop in, grab a quick bite

to eat and watch the Stooges from 5 to 9 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Sugar Grove Community Building, 141 Main St. Admission is $1. Chili, hot dogs, popcorn and soda will be available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the Sugar Grove Senior Center, specifically the monthly potluck lunches. The lunches give seniors a chance to get homecooked meals and participate in social activities such as bingo, Walker said. Call 630-777-7961 for information. Donations also may be sent to Sugar Grove Senior Center, P.O. Box 216, Sugar Grove, IL 60554.

gested the board let voters decide in April whether they want gambling in their community before taking a vote. “Once that vote comes in, that will help all of these factions unite and start to come back together,” she said.

Before the vote, Geary made a motion to table the ordinance that would legalize gambling until after the April referendum. The board voted 3-3 to table the issue, and Village President Sean Michels broke the tie, voting against tabling the ordinance. “I wish we could have left the ban in place and wait until the advisory referendum,” Geary said after the vote. “I think it’s an important enough issue that the public should speak clearly to this board.”

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Pete Frentzos (from left), vice president of business development for Radco Industries, stands with CEO Michael Damiani, Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke, Larry Kendzior, the vice president of finance, and Tony Corscadden, the vice president of operations. Radco headquarters is moving to Batavia.

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BATAVIA – A company that manufactures specialty fluids and lubricants for the military, industrial/energy and solar markets is moving its corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility to Batavia next month. Radco Industries expects to move into a vacant 28,000-square-foot facility at 700 Kingsland Drive in Batavia. The company’s manufacturing plant had been in LaFox since 1977. Radco CEO Michael Damiani said the facility will accommodate the company’s growing business, which extends across six continents. “We are continuing to expand our product line,” he said. “Solar energy represents the highest growth of our business. This fits in nicely with Batavia being the City of Energy.”

Batavia earned the nickname for being home to Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and once being known as the windmill capital of the world. The Batavia facility will manufacture heat transfer and solar products. The company’s LaFox facilities are approved for military manufacturing and will continue to produce military products. “Both plants will be close to each other,” Damiani said. “Most of our employees live in the Tri-Cities area.” Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke said he was pleased to see Radco move its headquarters to Batavia. He said the firm’s involvement in industrial energy and solar markets places it on the “cutting edge” of the American technological frontier. “It will mean more jobs, and it is good to have the space utilized,” Schielke said.

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SUGAR GROVE – As it stands, four candidates will run for the four spots open on the Sugar Grove Library Board. Pat Graceffa, former president of the Sugar Grove Library Friends group, had filed a petition to run for the board. But Graceffa’s petition has not been certified, and her name will not appear on the April 9 election ballot. “She was missing a form,” Sugar Grove Library Director Carol Dolin said. “Her statement of candidacy was not attached to the petition.” Graceffa on Tuesday said she doesn’t know what her next move will be. She was a vocal critic of the library

board’s decision in 2011 to fire library director Beverly Holmes Hughes. Sugar Grove Library Board President Joan Roth, who has been on the board since 2009, is not running for re-election. Roth, a retired school teacher, said she made a commitment in 2009 to run for only one term. “Everybody should have a turn to participate,” Roth said. “I didn’t want to be one of those Washington politicians that ran time and time again.” Roth said the controversy over Hughes’ firing was not a factor in her decision. “The library is in very good shape,” she said. Incumbent Trustee Anthony Oliver, who was ap-

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President has power to raise debt ceiling on his own By ERIC POSNER Slate

CHICAGO – With the “fiscal cliff” behind us, we now must look forward to yet another budgetary battle – over the debt ceiling, in a repeat of summer 2011. Is there a way out of the endless stalemate between President Barack Obama and Republicans in Congress? Yes, but it requires the president to assert himself more aggressively than he has so far. The debt standoff is more ominous than the fiscal cliff because it doesn’t reflect a legitimate dispute over public policy. While reasonable people can disagree about the right level of taxation and spending, no one believes that the United States should default on its debt, not even the most ardent tea partiers. House Republicans would probably argue that the main effect of maintaining the debt ceiling would be to force Obama to cut spending while using tax revenues to pay interest on the debt. But cutting government programs to the degree necessary would also create a crisis – most people and institutions won’t want to do business with the government, or work for it, because they won’t trust it to do what it promises. This is a mess and a bad way to run a country. So, what can be done? One argument that has received some attention rests on an obscure provision in the 14th Amendment of the Constitution. It says that “the validity of the public debt of the United States ... shall not be questioned.” Some commentators, like former President Bill Clinton, argue that this clause authorizes the president to borrow money to meet existing obligations. But the provision does not mention the president or give him any authority. And in Article I, the Constitution gives the authority to borrow money to Congress. The 14th Amendment states an aspiration or goal, which would not normally trump a specific allocation of constitutional powers. The argument also fails on its own terms because the

debt ceiling does not force the president to default on the public debt; he can avoid default by spending less. Two law professors, Neil Buchanan and Michael Dorf, have argued that the president is actually constitutionally required to violate the debt ceiling rather than cut spending. To respect Congress’ will, he should follow its orders to spend rather than follow its orders not to borrow – the idea is that the spending power is somehow constitutionally fundamental to what Congress does, while the borrowing power is not. I say “somehow” because Buchanan and Dorf do not explain convincingly why that would be so. President Obama can make a better argument. Congress has given him an impossible task – to implement a large number of costly public projects with less money than those projects cost. If he cuts spending, then he violates constitutional norms that give Congress the power to determine spending. If he raises revenues by borrowing or trying to tax people, then he violates constitutional norms that give Congress the power to borrow or tax. In the face of contradictory instructions from Congress, the president can’t avoid choosing. By virtue of his administrative role as collector and disburser of revenues, the president must do something. So, in the face of contradictory orders from Congress, President Obama should do what he believes is in the public interest. And if the House refuses to raise the debt ceiling, this surely means some combination of cutting spending, borrowing beyond the debt limit and perhaps even searching out new sources of revenue. For government to function, the dysfunctional institutions within it must give way. The president has spoken softly for long enough; now it is time for him to wield the big stick and raise the debt ceiling on his own.

• Eric Posner is a professor at the University of Chicago Law School.

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

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A spirit of inclusion

To the Editor: As a Catholic, I am saddened by a recent letter from Bishop David Malloy of the Rockford Diocese. His letter, along with a statement on the Diocese of Rockford website – www.rockforddiocese. org – details the church’s position on Illinois House Bill 5170, which, if signed into law, would legalize same-sex marriage in the state of Illinois. Once again, the Catholic bishops are asking the faithful to contact legislators to let them know of “our” opposition to the proposed legislation. Specifically, Bishop

Editorial board J. Tom Shaw, publisher Kathy Gresey

Al Lagattolla Jay Schwab

Malloy’s letter states: “At issue here is not a political or a policy question, but a fundamental statement about society itself. We need to be alerted to this danger.” If this is not a political or policy question, why am I being asked to contact the politicians who will be voting on the policy? In fact, this letter is another example of the Catholic Church hierarchy using the pulpit to advance its ultra-conservative political agenda. According to a survey conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute, which was funded, in part, by the Ford Foundation

and the Nathan Cummings Foundation, 54 percent of Catholics believe that gay and lesbian couples should be permitted to marry legally. If that is the case, Bishop Malloy’s letter represents the opinion of the majority of Catholic bishops but only a minority of Catholics. Perhaps the bishops should spend less time dividing the church while they battle the “danger” of same-sex marriage and more time practicing a spirit of inclusion of all those who wish to follow Christ. Patrick McNulty Geneva

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. First Amendment, U.S. Bill of Rights

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Debate continues over Elburn Station By AL LAGATTOLLA

alagattolla@shawmedia.com ELBURN – A vigorous, indepth discussion about the plans for the Elburn Station project began Monday, when village leaders aimed to compile a list of concerns while they seek to find a consensus that would move the development forward. The most significant issue is the amount of multiunit rental properties, and officials appeared to favor spelling out limits that would address how many such rental units could be built. Also, there was discussion about not allowing a new phase of building to occur until the previous one was 95 percent complete. Discussion is expected to continue at next week’s Committee of the Whole meeting. It’s the first step in the pro-

cess since October, when instead of voting on the plan, the board voted, 4-3, to table the discussion of the topic. Board member Bill Grabarek said there were too many concerns over the density of the proposed development by Bill Grabarek ShoDeen,which would bring 2,200 homes – including more than 1,300 apartments and condominiums – to the village. Any list of concerns the village developed would need input from ShoDeen. There is urgency because village leaders are concerned about losing federal funding for a project that would extend Anderson Road and pay for a bridge to cross Union Pacific tracks. That land is owned by ShoDeen, which is

unlikely to sell the land needed for the project without an agreement on Elburn Station. Also, the next round of municipal elections will be in April. One board member, Jerry Schmidt, is not running for re-election. At the October meeting, Grabarek brought numbers that suggested adding rental units would shift Elburn from being a Chicago suburb with one of the lowest such percentage of units to one of the highest. He said he was concerned that the plan had called for condominiums, but ShoDeen could cite difficult economic conditions and opt for high-density apartments instead. The board members who voted with Grabarek to table the issue were insistent that the village do what it can to protect itself from a situation

that occurred with the recent Blackberry Creek development, in which work is incomplete. Grabarek has called Blackberry Creek a failed development. Village President Dave Anderson stressed that no building of new homes would be done until the bridge was complete. “That’s two years,” Anderson said. “It’s not going to happen overnight.” Grabarek said when building does occur, he wants protection that the percentage of apartments will not grow higher than a Dave Anderson number that can be agreed on by all. He said he is not against rental units, “but we’re

talking about a huge block, equivalent to Chicago, easily.” Ethan Hastert, the board member who pushed for the subject to be brought up again, said Elburn “does stand to lose a lot if we don’t act on this.” He said leaders should focus on getting the best possible deal from the developer. Two residents spoke on the issue during public comment. Fred Houdek, who has spoke out in favor of the issue before, did so again, telling those assembled that he believes a “silent majority” of Elburn residents wants the development to get done. Another resident, Dave Bourbon, urged the village to approach the plan as a business and urged leaders to consider their vision, their strategy, their tactics and a mechanism for an annual review.

Elburn leaders concerned about winter pond safety By AL LAGATTOLLA

alagattolla@shawmedia.com ELBURN – The village’s ponds have been busy this winter, and some Elburn leaders and residents are concerned about the safety of those who have used the ponds for ice fishing and skating. Recent temperatures have hovered above freezing, and this week’s forecast calls for highs well above 40. Officials stopped short, however, of turning such concerns into action, opting – at this time – not to post signs of warning.

Village President Dave Anderson introduced the topic at Monday’s Village Board meeting, saying the ponds were “a little bit touchy” and pointing out that some ponds “we own, and by we, I mean taxpayers.” Those who have observed the ponds said the ice is not thick because there has not been a long stretch of below-freezing temperatures. Board member Ken Anderson asked whether there had been any incident that sparked Dave Anderson’s concern, but the village president said he wanted to express his concern about the danger and protect

the village and its residents from legal action that might result from an incident. “Nobody here wants anything to happen,” Dave Anderson said. Elburn resident Fred Houdek said he observed nine holes in one pond, which he said had to be dangerous. “When I saw those nine holes, you are just asking for something to crack,” he said. Elburn Public Works Director John Nevenhoven said he can’t remember seeing signs of warning in the past. “There are no signs up there right now,” he said.

Man charged with attempted sexual abuse in Sugar Grove By ERIC SCHELKOPF

eschelkopf@shawmedia.com SUGAR GROVE – An Oswego man was charged Tuesday with attempted criminal sexual abuse and battery after an incident in Sugar Grove. J e f f e r y D . Jeffery Bernard, 51, of Bernard the 100 block of St. George Lane, Oswego, was taken into custody by

U.S. marshals Tuesday on a warrant that was issued Dec. 18. He later was released after posting 10 percent of his $10,000 bond. Sugar Grove police investigator John Sizer said the Kane County Sheriff’s Office chose to use U.S. marshals to take Bernard into custody because the department doesn’t have the manpower to serve its own warrants. According to a news release, the victim has alleged that on Aug. 13, Bernard followed her from her place of

employment in Montgomery to a remote area in Sugar Grove. Bernard then stopped her and made physical contact with her that was of a sexual nature. The victim got away when another vehicle approached, Sizer said. Sizer said police had to conduct a lengthy investigation before a warrant was issued. “It was a pretty intensive investigation, trying to talk to witnesses and get statements from various people,” he said.

“There have not been any signs on there … forever, as far as I know.” Village leaders discussed options of signs that prohibited activities on the ponds,

signs that tell people that they are using the ponds at their own risk and continuing without signs. They decided to look into how other municipalities are handling the situation.

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purchased the site between Park Avenue and Galena Boulevard, west of Route 47, in October for $498,000. He said the facility will be renovated and opened in the spring as physician offices. The medical professionals that will staff the facility will focus on primary care and physical therapy, King said. Cadence has not identified the doctors and other medical personnel that will staff the facility but intends to have staffing complete before the offices open. King said the medical practices that open in

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Bulldogs find East’s defensive weakness By KEVIN DRULEY

kdruley@shawmedia.com BATAVIA – Batavia vaulted into an ever-tightening Upstate Eight Conference River Division girls basketball race Tuesday with its hands up on defense, nowhere near players’ hips or knees. Coach Kevin Jensen stressed that “Every deflection is a win” even during the waning moments of the Bulldogs’ 74-49 rout against conference-leading St. Charles East. It’s hard not to stay active with a roster of only eight players. Batavia (13-7, 4-2 UEC River) figures it’s in for the long haul in its pursuit of East, Streamwood and Geneva, thanks in no small part to conditioning and incessant intensity. “It’s a close-knit team. On bigger rosters, some of the girls hardly play, and for us, everyone gets in and everyone enjoys it,” freshman post Hannah Frazier said. “I think it’s better. We work more as a team when it’s like that.” While the Saints (10-9, 5-1) are by no means sticking their hands up in surrender, coach Lori Drumtra would have liked them to be in better defensive position Tuesday. In the team’s first conference game without senior leading scorer Paige Jordan – who Drumtra confirmed has left the team – East often reached and approached Batavia at poor angles instead of moving its feet and staying sound. Batavia exploited the Saints’ struggles most during a 28point third quarter in which it started 5 for 5 from long range. A 29-24 Bulldogs lead at the break swelled quickly, as the hosts led by 19 points entering the final quarter. Liza Fruendt and Miranda Grizaffi swished two treys apiece during the run, while Bethany Orman added another. East mostly defended Batavia man-to-man, but Fruendt – who scored a game-high 28 points – pinpointed the third quarter as the time the Bulldogs finally

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Batavia’s Sami Villarreal drives toward the basket during their Montini Catholic Girls Basketball Christmas Tournament game against Montini Dec. 27 in Lombard. started solving the Saints’ varying zone looks. “Bottom line is – and I told the girls this, too – the 49 part of it doesn’t really bother me. That’s not really a bad offensive game,” Drumtra said. “It’s the 74 that I can’t get past, you know. There’s no way that St. Charles East should be giving up 74 points.” Drumtra said she was less concerned about replacing Jordan’s scoring output in the long-term, as she plans to steer certain players to become more offensive-minded. The Saints shot 17 for 60 (28.3 percent) from the field, but Drumtra found that number was more a product of rushing than taking bad looks. Amanda Hilton (17 points) and Laney Deckrow (10) paced the Saints offensively. Trouble was, Batavia countered with four double-digit scorers: Fruendt, Frazier (11) Grizaffi (11) and Erin Bayram (10). Fruendt scored 19 points after halftime on 6 for 8 shooting from the field and a 5 for 5 effort from the foul

line. “You get going and you’re not really thinking about what you’re scoring and stuff. But when you keep going, you just kind of get on a roll and it leaves your mind, the amount,” Fruendt said. “In the beginning, you’re kind of thinking, ‘OK.’ But once you start scoring, it just kind of leaves your mind and you don’t really worry about it.” That’s fine by Jensen, who joked about playing coy with Fruendt in her pursuit of 1,000 career points. Her total stands at 969 entering Friday’s game against Geneva, which edged the visiting Bulldogs earlier this season and also is 4-2 in the league. East scored 14 points in the third – its highest total of any quarter – but still fell behind as the Bulldogs pressured and scored. Batavia credits its practices, which include going against several junior boys who played under Jensen as freshmen. Tuesday’s game ended East’s first trip through the conference. Although

Jordan’s name and number, 12, appeared in a block-letter roster adjacent to one scoreboard, the Saints know she is not in uniform. Jordan, a three-year varsity player, left the team late last month due to what she called lingering issues with teammates. “That type of thing happens all the time with teams that have injuries or whatever,” Drumtra said. “You’ve got to adjust. Hopefully by the midpoint of the season, you’re strong enough to deal with something like that. We’ve talked about making up those points, and there’s plenty of people that can score. So it’s just a matter of thinking that way, thinking that you can score.” Streamwood, 5-1 in the conference, lost its first head-to-head meeting with the Saints and also is part of what is shaping up as a four-team fight for the UEC River title. After Tuesday, Batavia now finds itself in the same mix – and eager to keep charging.

TODAY Girls basketball: Wheaton Academy at St. Joseph's (Calif.), 6 p.m.; Rosary at Aurora Central Catholic, 7 p.m. ThURSDAY Boys basketball: St. Charles East at Larkin, 7:15 p.m.; Rochelle at Kaneland, 7 p.m. Girls basketball: South Elgin at Burlington Central, 7:15 p.m. Wrestling: Larkin at Batavia, 5:30 p.m.; Morris at Kaneland, 5:30 p.m.; East Aurora at St. Charles North, 6 p.m. FRIDAY Boys basketball: Geneva at Batavia, 7:15 p.m.; Marmion at Aurora Central Catholic, 7:30 p.m.; Walther Lutheran at Aurora Christian, 7:30 p.m.; Burlington Central at Sycamore, 7:15 p.m. Girls basketball: Geneva at Batavia, 5:45 p.m.; Streamwood at St. Charles North, 7:15 p.m.; St. Charles East at Larkin, 7:15 p.m. Wrestling: St. Charles East at Streamwood, 5:30 p.m.; Geneva at Elgin, 5:30 p.m.; Marmion at Bowen Quad, TBD

COLE GENTRY St. Charles East • Sophomore • Boys basketball Why Gentry was selected: Gentry capped a career-high 30-point night Saturday with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer that clinched a 60-57 home win against Evanston.

When did everything about Saturday night sink in? It kind of sunk in [Sunday] afternoon. It was a pretty crazy feeling, actually, and just hit me how big of a win that was for our team.

Over break, how much basketball did you play during your idle time? Or did you let it breathe? After we played at Proviso West in that holiday tournament, I was very disappointed in how I shot the ball. So after that, I got in the [St. Charles] XSport gym a lot and put up shots so I’d be ready. Because I realized there’d be more shots for me to take with Kendall [Stephens] out. So I knew I had to be ready for that, so I lived in the gym a lot. What’s your toughest final coming up? Algebra II honors. I’m doing pretty well in all my classes. That’s the one I really have to work really hard at. What’s your favorite sports movie? Probably “Glory Road,” the movie about Texas Western, their whole team [becoming the first all-black starting lineup to win a national championship in 1965-66]. I think it’s a good movie, their whole story and how they overcame things as a team.

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West Aurora athletic director Jason Buckley said his school is in “hurry up and wait” mode as it pertains to a potential leap into the Upstate Eight Conference. That balance tilts toward the waiting after the West Aurora school board voted Monday night to allow West Aurora High School to accept the UEC’s invitation, provided Glenbard East also opts to defect from the DuPage Valley Conference. West Aurora and Glenbard East could swell the conference’s ranks from 14 to 16 schools in 2014-15, but there are some loose ends that need to be resolved first. For one, there remains the question of how the DVC would replenish its ranks if West Aurora and Glenbard East join the Upstate Eight. UEC Valley Division schools such as Neuqua Valley and Waubonsie Valley have been tossed around as logical targets for the DVC. The time frame for West Aurora and Glenbard East joining also remains in question. “The principals have to decide on that within the DVC,” Buckley said. “We do have a two-year [notice of departure] bylaw agreement. Exactly whether or not this year counts as one of those two years is still up for discussion but if it happens to be a year later, then so be it.” Glenbard East’s response to the UEC invitation is expected within the next month. For its part, the West Aurora board voted unanimously to pave the way for the Blackhawks’ return to the Upstate EIght. West Aurora was a char-

PREP ZONE Jay Schwab ter UEC member before bolting for the DuPage Valley Conference in 1997. Buckley said the UEC did a good job addressing the school’s questions in recent weeks as West Aurora weighed the invitation. “The levels of play were one of the biggest,” Buckley said. “We wanted to make sure we weren’t going to lose levels, whether it’s freshman or B games or JV games or anything like that. We wanted to make sure our student-athletes are going to get opportunities to participate as much as possible. There was some concern on that. We felt that the responses from the Upstate Eight were satisfactory, and we felt very good with where they stand.” West Aurora’s most prominentprogramisboysbasketball, and there were also initial questions about the number of weekday basketball games played in the Upstate Eight, which could cut into West’s revenue from weekend home games. “It was something that maybe was misunderstood early on, and I think one of the things that was misunderstood was Thursday night boys basketball games are not going to be a weekly event,” Buckley said. “That’s just not the case. Not only are they not playing every boys basketball game on Thursday night, they also have the ability to change [the date]. The home team can change

them with mutual agreement from the visitors, so if things do line up the way we think will be best, we can certainly alter our schedule.” Buckley said in November that the UEC’s future divisional structure – currently, there is the larger school Valley Division and the smaller River Division, which includes each of the four Tri-Cities schools – is “something we care pretty deeply about,” but on Tuesday he said there is no clear framework for how the conference additions would tweak the divisional format. In addition to West Aurora and Glenbard East potentially hopping to the UEC, the Upstate Eight and DuPage Valley are essentially swapping schools – Lake Park from the UEC to the DVC, and West Chicago from the DVC to the UEC – for next school year. Given all the moving parts between the two conferences, Buckley said he supports as much transparency as possible as circumstances unfold. “I think we’d all be served by keeping communication open,” Buckley said. “That was something we wanted to make sure we do. We’re trying to be very upfront with the DVC. We certainly don’t want to burn any bridges along the way. ... We want to make sure we continue the dialogue because we want to keepapositiverelationshipwith everyone involved, regardless of how everything turns out.”

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

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St. Charles East sophomore point guard Cole Gentry cited an urgency to compensate for teammate Kendall Stephens’ foul trouble after scoring a thencareer-best 12 points at Batavia last month. Torching Evanston for 30 points Saturday – including the buzzer-beating 3 that won the game – he mentioned Stephens’ upcoming season-ending shoulder surgery as motivation. Although he might like to try, Gentry cannot share recognition as the latest recipient of the St. Charles Bank & Trust-Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week award. Chronicle sports reporter Kevin Druley caught up with Gentry about his banner night. The following is an edited transcript:

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editorial@kcchroncile.com GLEN ELLYN – The St. Charles East basketball team is finding out life without its best player is going to be tough. After dispatching Evanston at the buzzer Saturday, the Saints hit the road for the first time without Kendall Stephens, who is awaiting season ending surgery on his shoulder. With the Purdue recruit relegated to cheerleader, East let a fourth quarter lead slip away in a disappointing 63-56 loss at the hands of Glenbard West. The Saints led for most of the game and were clinging to a 46-42 advantage early in the fourth quarter after aCole Gentry floater in the lane. Glenbard West capitalized on an East (10-5) cold spell as the Hilltoppers went on a 7-0 to take a 49-46 lead on a Corey

Davis 3-point play. The Hilltoppers (9-4) staved off a late East rally by going 14 for 14 from the freethrow line in the last 1:58 to earn the non-conference win. “We had zero value for the basketball tonight. I told them one thing after the game tonight and that was that we don’t value the basketball,” East coach Pat Woods said. “We won in every other category other than turnovers, it’s that simple. We’re not insync yet offensively.” East had chances with less than two minutes to go to make it a one possession game but either missed a shot or turned the ball over. Dom Adduci, who led the Saints with 19 points, made it 57-54 with 35 seconds to go after converting a 3-point play. The Saints would get no closer as Glenbard West didn’t miss from the free-

throw line the rest of the way. Hilltoppers’ guard Keith Hayes was the biggest thorn in East’s side, knocking down 17 of 18 shots from the line, including 8-8 with under a minute to go. In all, Hayes exploded for a game-high 30 points. “Our team executed our press attack really well. My teammates set screen to get me open, and that’s how I got the ball,” Hayes said. “We picked up the defensive intensity at the end. It was all about our confidence. We shoot about a 100 free-throws in practice so we’re prepared in the game.” Along with getting burned at the free-throw line, the Saints were less than stellar defensively when it counted most. Along with turning the ball over, East’s defense allowed 27 Glenbard West fourth quarter-points, in-

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WASHINGTON – Nearly half of all Americans express little concern about professional athletes using steroids or other performance drugs, and more say Lance Armstrong should get credit for his career wins than say his accomplishments should be stripped away, according to a new Washington Post poll. Still, more than two-thirds say Major League Baseball players who juiced should not be eligible for the Hall of Fame, even as a rapidly dwindling number see steroids as a problem in the sport. The poll comes as Armstrong is apparently considering admitting to using performance-enhancing drugs during his storied cycling

career, and three prominent baseball players alleged to have used steroids await verdicts in Hall of Fame balloting. This year is the first year Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa have been eligible for admission to baseball’s highest club. Overall, 53 percent of Americans – and 61 percent of big sports fans – say steroids are a problem in baseball. That is a huge drop from 2006, when fully 79 percent said they were a problem in the sport. The number seeing a “widespread” issue has been sliced in half, from 50 to 26 percent. When it comes to Armstrong, 45 percent say he should get credit for his career achievements, given what they know about the matter; 37 percent say he should not. The thinly positive split on Armstrong may give him

pause in a broad admission, but also reflects a deep division in public opinion about professional athletes’ use of steroids and other performance enhancing drugs more generally. Barely more than half – 52 percent – say such use bothers them, and nearly as many, 47 percent, say it doesn’t. Interestingly, younger adults are far less apt to say they are bothered by steroid use than are older Americans. There is also a wide racial gap: Most whites say they are bothered while most African Americans are not. Few Americans say they regularly suspect professional athletes of doping when they perform at high levels or break records. But for baseball players who broke the sports rules, people tend to be unforgiving.

cluding 14 from Hayes. “Good for him [Hayes] for shooting well, but most of his points came from the line,” Woods said. “Our thought our zone was good, but when you are losing because you turn the ball over so much you can’t stay in the zone, and you have to go out and guard someone. Right now, we’re not very good at closing people out defensively, and they got to the basket way to easily.” East only trailed once before the fourth quarter, as the Saints’ got contributions from starters A.J. Washington and David Mason.

Washington finished with 13 points while Mason chipped in eight, all of which came in the first quarter. “I think we got sped up too much and kept making mistakes and we were just chasing,” Mason said. “With Kendall out, I think we need another scoring option to help out the team. I just need to help out down low and be another scoring option.” After exploding for 30 points against Evanston, Gentry was in foul for much of the first three quarters, but still finished with eight points.

boys basketball: bartlett 46, st. charles north 38

By MICHAEL GIBBS editorial@kcchronicle.com

“We had to fight through some physical screens. I am not sure we were able to set those same types of screens. But that wasn’t the difference. Bartlett flatout beat us. They were the better team tonight.” Tom Poulin St. Charles North boys basketball coach

us, too. “We talked at halftime about being more aggressive on their ball picks, getting hands up. Phenomenal defense by Lance (Whitaker) on Quinten in the second half. He had two points.” Bartlett (13-4) came out of halftime a different team, running off the quarter’s first eight points to take a 28-26 lead before Swanson buried a 3 halfway through

the period to give the North Stars the lead back, 29-28. At the end of the quarter, the Hawks led, 33-29. In the fourth, Whitaker hit two free throws that were answered by North’s Alex Goetz. Bartlett’s Billy Kramer followed with a bucket, but again North stayed tough with a 3 by Goetz to cut the lead to 37-34 with two 2:35 to play. However, after that it was

all Bartlett and Whitaker from the line, as he nailed a bucket and 8-of-9 free throws from the line to give the Hawks a comfortable lead in the last minute. “They shortened the second half,” Poulin said. “We played at their pace. I thought we figured out how to get teams to play our style in Pontiac. We did that to some pretty good teams, so obviously we can do it. We have to be able to force teams to play our style of basketball consistently.” Payne led the North Stars with 14 points and Swanson added nine. “If you can beat Peoria Manuel, you can go on the road and beat Bartlett,” Poulin said. Whitaker led Bartlett with 19 points.

girls basketball: kaneland 54, rochelle 47 (OT)

Knights’ late-game boost leads to overtime win over Rochelle By JAY SCHWAB jschwab@shawmedia.com MAPLE PARK – The Kaneland girls basketball team brought a been there, done that mentality to a perilous, late-game scenario. The Knights wiped away a five-point deficit in the final 45 seconds of regulation and dominated overtime to defeat Rochelle, 54-47, on Tuesday in Northern Illinois Big 12 East action, looking cool and collected all the while. The Knights are a veteran team, and it showed. “I think it was good to have five seniors out on the court,” Kaneland guard Allyson O’Herron said. “I mean, we’ve been playing together a really long time, so it was really easy to know where each other were.” The Knights trailed, 4136, when O’Herron canned a 3-pointer with 40 seconds left in regulation to bring her team within two points. Then, after a Kaneland steal, the Knights had possession with the chance to tie. Senior forward Ashley

Prost received a pass, made a nifty shot-fake and drove in for the tying basket with 18 seconds to play. “I like that [move], except I got a bunch of travels at the beginning, Ashley Prost s o I k i n d o f had to calm down and think about it more,” Prost said. Prost, who led Kaneland with 16 points, might have set up her successful drive by drilling a few jumpers in the first half. “That’s why she’s a tough player to guard,” Knights coach Ernie Colombe said. “She usually gets a post player on her. In this case, she had a few different people on her tonight, but you’ve got to respect that shot. You can’t give it to her, and she’s capable of making a quick move and getting a little bit closer. When she gets going, she’s tough to stop.” Rochelle (12-5, 2-3 NI Big 12 East) had a couple of cracks to win it at the end

“I think it was good to have five seniors out on the court. I mean, we’ve been playing together a really long time, so it was really easy to know where each other were.” Allyson O’Herron Kaneland guard of regulation but couldn’t, and continued to struggle against the Knights’ amped-up defensive pressure in overtime. “Our guards are pretty little,” Rochelle coach Kay Dobbs said. “Seeing over the traps isn’t one of our best assets, but really, that’s no excuse. We dribbled into traps, we threw the ball away a couple of times. You just can’t do that against a good team. Kaneland’s got some good players.” When it was more of a halfcourt game in the first half, Hubs senior center Michelle Dobbs was in command. She scored 14 points in the half, but was less dominant after the Knights (11-6, 3-3 NI Big 12 East) switched defenses

to put an extra body around her as often as possible. Prost, who sported a swollen upper lip after the game, led the way in keeping a body on Dobbs (25 points, 10 rebounds) on a consistent basis. The Knights scored the first seven points of overtime, including another O’Herron 3-pointer to make it 48-41 after senior reserve Brooke Harner rebounded a Prost miss. O’Herron scored 11 of her 14 points for the Knights after halftime, while the 5-foot-5 Harner earned rave reviews from Colombe for her high-energy, nine point, five rebound performance. “This is my seventh year, and I can say I have never

had a kid work as hard as Brooke does,” Colombe said. “We put her on 6-footers, we put her on a team’s best guard, we put her on the other team’s best player, and she does whatever needs to be done. ... She’s a hardnosed kid.” Rochelle led, 24-22, at halftime, although the scoreboard initially read 26-22. The scoreboard was off by two points most of the second quarter, an error corrected at halftime. The win was the second straight overtime decision that went Kaneland’s way after the Knights edged Burlington Central on Saturday. “It’s huge,” O’Herron said. “It’s totally swung our confidence way up. Two overtime wins, they were thrillers, they were really fun games, so I think that’s got us excited about basketball again because we had a stretch there where we lost a couple games in a row, and we were all really down. “I think we’re playing like we do again. We’re playing like ourselves.”

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BARTLETT – The North boys basketball team was poised for a big road win against Bartlett during Upstate Eight Conference crossover action Tuesday, leading by six points at the half. But the North Stars lost their way offensively in a defensive struggle in the second half, scoring only three third-quarter points and nine in the fourth en route to a 46-38 loss. “Shot selection was poor [in the second half],” said North coach Tom Poulin. “We didn’t get many open looks. They defended well. We didn’t execute really well. “We had to fight through some physical screens. I am

not sure we were able to set those same types of screens. But that wasn’t the difference. Bartlett flat-out beat us. They were the better team tonight.” North (9-6) led 13-10 after a quarter thanks to six points from Kyle Swanson on two 3s and increased the margin to six, 26-20, at the half as QuintQuinten en Payne Payne scored 12 during the first 16 minutes. “We didn’t play very good defense in the first half,” said Bartlett coach Jim Wolfsmith. “I thought we let Quinten get some easy shots. We didn’t rotate very well. Swanson got some shots on

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NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOTBALL

Huskies ranked in 2 Top 25 polls By DAILY CHRONICLE STAFF For the first time in program history, Northern Illinois doesn’t have to look beyond the top 25 to see where it stands among college football’s top programs. Coming off a 12-2 season that finished with a 31-10 loss to Florida State in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, NIU finished the season ranked No. 22 in the final Associated Press poll, and No. 24 in the USA Today Coaches poll. The Huskies were previously ranked No. 16 in both polls, but fell several spots after their loss to the Seminoles. Alabama, which dominated Notre Dame, 42-14, in the BCS National Championship Game, finished as the unanimous No. 1 team in the nation with 59 first-place votes from the AP and 56 from the coaches, who are required to vote the BCS title game winner No. 1. Utah State (16th AP/17th Coaches), Boise State (18th/14th), San Jose State (21st/21st) and Tulsa (25th in Coaches poll) were the only other non-automatic qualifying teams to finish the season ranked in the top 25. No other Mid-American Conference schools received votes in the final AP poll,

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Northern Illinois University players all grab for a piece of their MAC conference championship trophy after the Huskies 44-37 overtime victory over Kent State in the MAC Conference Championship game on Nov. 30, 2012 at Ford Field in Detroit. NIU finished the season ranked No. 22 in the final Associated Press poll, and No. 24 in the USA Today Coaches poll. while Kent State got five votes in the Coaches poll. Last season, the Huskies finished the season ranked No. 28 in the AP poll and 26th in the Coaches poll af-

ter a win in the GoDaddy. com Bowl. With 12 of 22 starters returning next season, including quarterback Jordan Lynch, who finished sev-

enth in the Heisman Trophy voting, it is not out of the question that NIU could be ranked in the preseason top 25 to start next year. More than likely, NIU will

be receiving votes and need a couple of marquee nonconference wins over Iowa and Purdue to break into the polls at the start of next season.

PREP ROUNDUP

Aurora Central Catholic boys basketball defeats Joliet Catholic The KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE AURORA – Aurora Central Catholic’s Phil Schuetz scored a career high 34 points and had all 17 of the second half points for the Chargers boys basketball team Tuesday in a 51-47 win against Joliet Catholic. The 6-foot-2 forward put ACC up for good with a pair of free throws with about 40 seconds to go. “He just played well,” Chargers coach Nate Drye said. “He probably had some

mismatches inside and we were able to get him the ball quite a bit. He was able to overpower them physically, to be honest, and he just kept at it.” Of the 17 ACC points not scored by Schuetz, Sean Harreld had 15, all coming on 3-pointers in the first half. “It really was [a weird game],” Drye said. “ ... I couldn’t do it justice if I tried.” The Chargers (7-7) snapped a four-game losing streak.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Rosary 41, Chicago Christian 30: At Palos Heights, Rosary

reached the .500 mark with a SCC crossover win. The Royals (9-9) grabbed their first lead in the fourth quarter, as Madison Richmond hit a pair of key 3-pointers to start the period.

Burlington Central 58, North Boone 32: At Poplar Grove,

Central remained perfect in Big Northern Conference East play, improving to 15-3 (6-0 BNC East) behind 15 points from Shelby Holt.

Alison Colby (12 points) and Kayla Ross (11) also scored in double figures for the Rockets.

Marian Central 55, Aurora Central Catholic 54: At Wood-

stock, Alex DeCraene scored 18 points and Gabi Alfaro added 13 but ACC (8-8) fell just short in Suburban Christian Conference play.

Aurora Christian 52, St. Edward 44: At Aurora, Alyssa

Andersen contributed 24 points and seven rebounds to boost Aurora Christian in SCC play. Alex Hultine

had 12 points for the 13-6 Eagles, while Natasha Brown snagged 16 rebounds.

GIRLS BOWLING Sycamore 2,923, Kaneland 2,759: At Mardi Gras Lanes in

DeKalb, Angela Charhut led Kaneland with a 519 series in a Northern Illinois Big 12 loss. Anne Salerno (204) rolled the Knights’ top game.

St. Charles East 2,683, Evanston 2,441: At Bowling Green

in West Chicago, Angela Solis notched East’s top game (226) and series (612).

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Kane County Chronicle • Food, drink and dining • Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2012 • Page 25 • KCChronicle.com

It’s not just about brew at Spotted Fox Ale House Call me boring, or simply oldfashioned, but “dinner-and-a-movie” date nights have long been one of my favorite ways to spend a Friday night. Normally, I catch a flick at the Charlestowne 18 theater in St. Charles, but the dining scene in that area is largely comprised of franchises and chain restaurants; something I try to avoid if it can be helped. So, when I heard of an ale house popping up in the site of the former Bennigan’s directly across the street from the Charlestowne Mall, I got excited. My only hope was that the food would be just as worthy of a visit as the beer. Turns out it is. After having already visited the Spotted Fox Ale House once and liked it enough to go back a second time, I decided to do a Mystery Diner column about my third visit.

VIEWS Mystery Diner Serving upscale American contemporary cuisine and 30 craft beers on tap, prices at the Spotted Fox (simply advertised as Ale House on the side of its building to passersby) remain competitive with other area eateries. I rolled into a packed parking lot – always a good sign – around 7:30 p.m. on a Friday evening. I approached the hostess who greeted me with a kind smile despite the controlled chaos equivalent to that of any popular restaurant on a busy night.

See ALE HOUSE, page 26

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The Spotted Fox Ale House’s Mac N Cheese blends house-made cheese sauce with white truffle oil and a topping of crispy pork belly.

A fond look back at 2012 journey through wine Greatness surrounded my wine adventures in 2012. A voyage through California’s Central Coast from Paso Robles to Santa Barbara was a brilliant spring break getaway. Fall Harvest Festival at Galena Cellars again proved the northwest Illinois winery is the state’s standard bearer for not only quality wines but a classy and fun country atmosphere. Last but not least is the bottles and people featured in the final Uncorked of 2012, a list, in no particular order, of winemakers and wines that shatter traditional paradigms, push the envelope and make the journey through the wine world a true adventure.

Winemaker Spotlight

Grenache captured my attention this year. High quality, fun exciting

UNCORKED James Nokes interpretations of the varietal seemed to follow me around. California Grenache is poised to breakout with supremely talented winemakers like Tuck Beckstoffer, Scott Hawley and Anthony Yount leading the charge. At Torrin, Hawley’s neighbors make great wines at Saxum, L’Aventure and Booker, but his The Mavin 2008 told the story of the fine wines made in Paso Robles – specifically the Templeton Gap. The Mavin is 80 percent Grenache from Saxum’s James Berry Vineyard and 20 percent Syrah from Torrin, and is ideal for anyone looking for an introduction to

Grenache. Beckstoffer has the spirit and correct approach to expose Grenache to a larger wine audience. His Melee, 2009, was bold and balanced. With a goal of making a wine that “drinks like a Ferrari at the cost of a Chevrolet,” Beckstoffer will make sure the masses take notice. Spanish Grenache also continues its rise to prominence with the Alto Moncayo, Veraton 2008. It’s easy to revel in the bold, ripe flavors in perfect balance with acidity and alcohol.

Winemakers who break the mold

At Barrel 27 it was their Bull by the Horns 2009 that caught my attention and led me to their excellent portfolio. Winemaker McPrice Meyers’ homage to his father is using many of his favorite catchphrases as names

for Barrel 27 wines. Loaded with energy, Anthony Yount scaled stack after stack of barrels to give me an inside glimpse at the fine wines at Denner. While the Denner Grenache 2010 was one of my favorite bottles of the varietal I opened all year, when Yount poured a sample of the just-bottled Dirt Worshiper it was a transcendent moment. A Washington blend of 75 percent Tempranillo and 25 percent Grenache, the AniChe Cellars, Orlando 2009, continued my belief that Washington has a wine scene that has arrived. Trey Busch at Sleight of Hand melds music and art from vintage magic posters together to present his portfolio of fine wines. While reports of a rough 2010 California harvest initially scared people, Rick Longoria urged caution. The dean of Santa Barbara winemakers sang the

praises of the area’s fine Pinot Noir as soon as bottles started to hit the market. An old salt that has persevered through every kind of vintage, Longoria again proved to be right, as the 2010 vintage from a region known for predictable weather has shined. Tasting through the Longoria barrel room and picking the brain of a veteran winemaker was an education. As Peter Green and music from other 1960s rock legends filled the Longoria barrel room in the Lompoc Wine Ghetto a perfect connection of art from the past met the fine wine of the present.

• James Nokes writes a bi-weekly wine column for Shaw Media. He’s been tasting, touring and collecting in the wine world for several years. Contact him at taste@ kcchronicle.com.

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Spotted Fox tips hat to American-food favorites using trendy ingredients • ALE HOUSE

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“It’ll be about a 30-minute wait,” she informed me. I hesitated as I calculated the amount of time my dining companion and I would have before the start of the 9 p.m. showing of “Django Unchained.” “OK, that should be fine,” I answered. As the hostess scribbled my name, I glanced over at the 30-seat bar looking for a place to plop, but nearly every seat was accounted for. My dining companion arrived and shortly after we nabbed a couple of seats at a high-top table steps away from the bar – strangely enough, it was the same table I’ve sat at for all three of my visits. The Ale House’s openfloor plan gives the place a relaxed vibe. With heavyhanded masculine features, such as rich woods and dark leather custom-made furniture, the interior provides a perfect setting for beerdrinking and game watching on one of the plethora of flat-screen TV’s uniformly dispersed throughout the space. Somehow it simultaneously manages to pull off sleek and sophisticated with bamboo walls and ambient lighting. The waiter showed up in no time at all despite the rush. First order of business would have been drinks – but not on the job! So, I’ll refer to my previous experience with Ale House libations. On previous visits, I sampled The Lefthanded Milk Stout ($6), a deliciously cool and creamy dark brew perfect for dessert and quite filling. And I have to say, the Ale House bar staff knows how to shake up a decent cocktail. Funnily enough, the next time I want a Cosmo done right, I’m heading to the Ale House. On to appetizers, we ordered the Buffalo Chicken dip ($9.99) with house-made corn tortilla chips on a recommendation from our waiter. He also recommended the Fried Pickles ($4.99) and Calamari ($10.99) – maybe another time.

Another app that looked intriguing was the Sliders – a trio of either pot roast with gruyere cheese, crispy pork belly with pickles, or a cheeseburger with crispy shallots for $9.99. The menu has everything from sandwiches and panini’s to salads, burgers, pastas and fish. Previously, I ordered the Pesto Panini ($10.99) layered with grilled chicken breast, ripe red tomatoes and shaved red onion with a fresh pesto drizzle, and loved it! The California Panini with oven-roasted turkey breast served with bacon, guacamole and ranch dressing ($10.50) was also good. But I was in the mood for something more stick-toyour ribs so as to not give into my weakness for movietheater popcorn later in the evening. I opted for the simply stated Mac N Cheese. But simple it was not. The dish included cavatappi pasta, house-made cheese sauce with white truffle oil and the trendy foodie-favorite – crispy pork belly ($11). My dining companion ordered the Parmesan Chicken ($10.99) with braised tomatoes and white wine butter sauce served with seasonal vegetables (broccoli in this case)

and a twice-baked potato. The Buffalo Chicken Dip – which was only mildly spicey – paired nicely with the corn tortilla chips. We learned a quarter of the way in to dunk deeply so as to catch each of the dip’s layers of herb cream cheese, breaded buffalo chicken, Chihuahua cheese and pico de gallo. With the dip mostly depleted, our entrees arrived. One word to describe my Mac N Cheese – rich! Extremely rich. I can usually eat any one of my dining companions under the table, but only a few bites in, and I was finished. If you’re not a fan of pork belly, no matter how appetizing the truffle oil may sound, I would pass on this one – especially if you savor the traditional taste of Mac N Cheese, because this is not your average mac. The Parmesan Chicken came with a heaping amount of food. And not one, but two large Parmesan encrusted chicken breasts piled on top of one another. The chicken was succulent and tender. The broccoli was cooked to perfection – flavorful, nice coloring and crispy. My next visit will probably include the Blackened Tacos ($11.25) with shrimp or fish or one of the eight different

burgers gracing the menu such as The Fox – a burger with Angus beef, applewoodsmoked bacon, a fried egg, white cheddar and fried shallot strings ($10.25) or possibly the Swiss Mushroom ($10.99) topped with sauteed mushrooms, ale-braised onions and Swiss cheese. Spotted Fox Ale House has something for everyone. The ingredients are trendy as well as seasonal, and the food is varied and creative while tipping a hat to American-food favorites.

Whether you hunker down for pre-game football food and drink, pop in on the way to a movie or for some mid-shopping sustenance, the Spotted Fox can accommodate.

• The Mystery Diner is a newsroom employee at the Kane County Chronicle. The diner’s identity is not revealed to the restaurant staff before or during the meal. The Mystery Diner visits different restaurants during the month and then reports on the experience.

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Drive-thru dilemma: Salads or burgers? I was driving around one morning last week, going to a couple of locations for interviews and checking out the progress of several restaurantsto-be. It was cold outside with patchy ice on the ground, so when it got to be lunchtime, I didn’t want to get out of my car. What to do? I don’t mind picking up something to eat at a fast-food restaurant, but I never know what to order. I don’t want to consume a ton of fat and calories, but I know that a side of apple wedges isn’t going to fill me up. Although some fast-food places, such as McDonald’s, now put calorie counts on their outdoor menu boards, I feel too rushed to read that small print when I’m in the drive-thru lane with a line a cars behind me. More often than not, I wind up ordering something I feel guilty about eating. Fast Food Nutrition (FastFoodNutrition.org) is a website that has distilled nutritional counts from 5,000 menu items at more than 25 of the nation’s most popular fast-food joints. It makes it easy to plan your meal via computer before you venture outside. Or if you have a smartphone or tablet with you, you can check the nutrition facts from your car. I was surprised to learn that the apple and cranberry salad with crispy chicken at Burger King has 700 calories and 41 grams of fat. That’s more than a bacon cheeseburger and a small order of fries there (650 calories, 29 grams of fat). The Black Forest ham sandwich at Subway has 110 calories and 3 grams of fat. The Gourmet Smoked Ham Club at Jimmy John’s, however, packs 775 calories and has 32 grams of fat. Here are some of the fast-food items that the site deems the “best” choices: 6-inch Veggie Delite sub at Subway (50 calories, 1 gram of fat), 2-ounce slice of Large Edge veggie pizza at Pizza Hut (70 calories, 3 grams of fat), chopped side salad at Arby’s (80 calories, 5 grams of fat), Harvest Blend fruit bowl at Starbucks (90 calories, 0 grams of fat), grilled chicken wing at KFC (80 calories, 5 grams of fat) and premium Caesar salad without chicken at McDonald’s (90 calories, 4 grams of fat).

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When attempting to find healthy fast-food options at the drive-thru, salads are not always the best choice.

VieWs Kathryn Rem Some of the highest-calorie foods, according to FastFoodNutrition.org: the three-piece Atlantic cod dinner at Culver’s (2,156 calories, 139 grams of fat), the large M&M’s Blast at Sonic (1,800 calories, 97 grams of fat) and the 2/3 pound Monster Thickburger at Hardee’s (1,290 calories, 92 grams of fat).

Of course, calories and fat aren’t the only things to consider. You also can check menu items for trans fats, sodium and carbohydrate counts. A meal calculator on the site lets you figure the nutrition of a customized meal. Add ranch dressing to a salad or a slice of cheese to your sandwich, and the calculator will add the numbers in. I’m going to start using the site to make better choices. Did you know that the fresco soft taco at Taco Bell has 170 calories and 3 grams of fat?

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Teacher risks job over online affairs with pupils Dear Abby: My husband is now involved in his third computer affair. He’s a teacher, and his first one was with a student. He was almost fired over it. He apologized to me and to his supervisor, said it was an “error in judgment” and promised it would never happen again. Last week I found an email he had sent to another former student, and the things he said to her were disgusting. The current one is a student, too. I have a nice home and my husband is good to me except for his wandering eye. He gives me anything I want and takes me with him whenever he travels. But he is a Jekyll and Hyde when it comes to a computer and young girls – all younger than his daughter, I might add. I know if this gets back to his boss he’ll be fired. Any suggestions would be appreciated. – Not Laughing in Washington State Dear Not Laughing: Your husband has a serious problem. He is playing Russian roulette with his career – and it’s only a matter of time until he acts inappropriately with the wrong student.

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips If you love him at all, confront him and insist that he talk to a counselor and learn to strengthen his impulse control. When his activities become public knowledge, as is sure to happen, you won’t be the laughingstock of the community, but your husband WILL be scorned and jobless. Dear Abby: I’m a divorced “empty nester” who would like to meet a nice man to spend time with. I’m attractive, slim and active. A year and a half ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. I have excellent medical care and my doctor is optimistic. She told me she has treated many women who have survived 10 years and are still doing fine. I intend to do everything in my power to be one of those women. I have tried meeting men on the Internet or through groups I belong to. I explain on the first date about my health issues because I don’t want anyone to think

I’m dishonest. Unfortunately, several men I would have liked to see again told me flat-out that they “can’t deal with the cancer thing.” I don’t want to spend the rest of my life – however long it may be – alone. Should I wait to tell a man about my illness until we’ve seen each other a few times? Or should I continue as I have, and hope I eventually find someone with enough compassion willing to take the chance? – Healthy Now in Wisconsin Dear Healthy Now: Compassion? How about someone intelligent enough to grasp that nobody has a guarantee about how long someone will live – including him? The appropriate time to discuss your medical history is after you have gotten to know someone well enough that you can talk frankly about it, and the relationship is beyond casual. First dates do not fall into that category. No man who cares about you would ever walk away. And any man who would isn’t worth having, so consider yourself lucky. • Write Dear Abby at www. dearabby.com.

‘C. diff’ bacteria can gain upper hand in hospitals Dear Doctor K: I’ve heard that an illness known as “C. diff” is running rampant in hospitals. What is it? How can I avoid it during my upcoming hospitalization? Dear Reader: You’re referring to a dangerous intestinal infection caused by a bacterium known as Clostridium difficile, or “C. diff.” “C. diff” bacteria, and the spores they produce, are not just in hospitals; they’re everywhere. And they’re not just in the environment around us; they’re also inside many of us, in our intestines, along with trillions of other bacteria. Most of the bacteria in our gut can’t hurt us. In fact, some of them actually help us, such as by making vitamins we need. And even though many of us harbor “C. diff” bacteria inside us, in healthy people they’re rarely a problem. But it has become a problem in hospitals for three reasons. First, hospitals do have “C. diff” bacteria. So, if patients don’t already have “C. diff” bacteria in their intestines when they are admitted to a hospital, they can acquire the infection during their stay. That’s especially true for those who require long hospital stays. Second, many people who

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff are hospitalized have immune systems weakened by illness, and it’s harder for them to fight off any kind of infection. The third reason hospitalized patients are particularly susceptible to “C. diff” infection is antibiotics. When you take an antibiotic – as many people who are hospitalized do – it doesn’t kill just harmful bacteria; it also can wipe out the good bacteria that always live in your body. Normally these good bacteria control any “C. diff” bacteria that may exist in your large intestine. That’s because they outcompete the “C. diff” bacteria for food, which keeps the numbers of “C. diff” relatively small. But when antibiotics wipe out the good bacteria, “C. diff” can take over. “C. diff” bacteria cause symptoms by producing toxins. These toxins produce a range of symptoms, from mild to life-threatening. • Mild: watery diarrhea and belly cramps. • Moderate: a lot of diarrhea,

belly pain, fever, nausea. • Severe: high temperature, severe diarrhea, dehydration, dramatic bleeding from the intestine. • Critical: “C. diff” paralyzes the colon and causes it to expand. The wall of the colon can weaken and develop a hole. Surgery may be required to remove the entire colon. There’s a high chance of dying. Fortunately, most of the time a short course of antibiotics prevents this cascade of events. To prevent infection during your hospital stay, insist that hospital staff wash their hands with soap and water. Liquid alcoholbased hand cleansers are less effective against “C. diff.” Ask about home health care as soon as you feel well enough. The shorter your hospital stay, the lower your risk of infection. If you do contract a “C. diff” infection, you will probably be taken off the antibiotic that triggered the infection. You’ll take a different antibiotic, one that will kill the “C. diff” bacteria.

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

Undercover cop poses as new student at school Dr. Wallace: A month ago, a boy enrolled in our school. He was very cute and extremely outgoing, and I really got interested in him. He was in my history class and always talked to me. He asked me if there were a lot of drugs floating around on campus, and I told him yes. I asked him if he was a user, and he said no. He said that he was “religious” and wanted to avoid guys and girls who were involved in buying and selling drugs. Then he asked me if I had ever used drugs and when I said no, he said, “Good girl.” I was glad to hear that he was drugfree, and I was hoping that he would ask me out, but he never did. Last week, 11 students, eight guys and three girls, were busted for drug activity on the campus. It turned out that my “Prince Charming,” who was interested in drug activity, wasn’t a student at all. He was an undercover police officer working with teenagers involved in campus drug trade. I was stunned when I found out that even though he looked like he was 17, he was actually 23. Thank goodness I didn’t give him any names because I really didn’t know who was selling or who was buying drugs, even though I was aware that it was taking place. I do think this was a “sneaky” and outrageous operation. Your comments, please. – Nameless, Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Nameless: The undercover officer had to appear like he was a new student, and he did his job well. Be thankful, because if the 11 students suspected of drug activity are actually guilty, your high school today is a

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace much better and safer place to learn. Dr. Wallace: Todd and I will be getting married, and we have planned a small church wedding, with only relatives and a few close friends receiving invitations. We are getting married in my church. Todd has chosen to change his religion from Jewish to Catholic because he doesn’t want our children to be confused about their religion. His family, however, is very troubled that he is marrying outside his faith and devastated that he is adopting the Christian religion. His sister called me to say no one in Todd’s family will be attending the wedding and not to mail any invitations. This hurt Todd a lot, but he said he loves me more than anyone in his family, so the wedding is a go. Should I send invitations to his family and relatives or should I take his sister’s advice? – Julie, Miami Beach, Fla. Dear Julie: By all means, send wedding invitations to Todd’s family. His sister may not be the spokesperson for the entire family. But even if all of his family members are too upset to attend the wedding, the act of reaching out to them with love might open the door to eventual reconciliation. You and Todd should not cut yourselves off from his family, but, rather, work at winning them over, one by one if necessary, taking as much time as necessary. • Write Dr. Wallace at rwallace@galesburg.net.

CROSSWORD

SUDOKU

BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

• Wednesday, January 9, 2013

CELEBRITY CIPHER

Henry Ford said, “If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right.” Right – I think. And in today’s deal there is not only a right suit to play first, but also a right way to play it. South is in three no-trump. West leads his fourthhighest spade, East puts up the jack, and declarer takes the trick with his queen. How should he continue? South had six top tricks: two spades (given the first trick) and four diamonds. Looking no further than dummy’s strongest suit, he played a club to the jack. However, East won with his ace and returned a spade. Declarer’s 10 lost to West’s king, and another spade dislodged declarer’s ace. Unconcerned, South led another club, but West’s diamond discard was a huge disappointment. Declarer won on the board and called for a heart, but East grabbed the trick with his ace and returned his last spade. The defenders took one club, one heart and three spades for down one. Yes, South was unlucky, but if he had thought about a bad club break, he might have thought about the right line of play. He should have played a diamond to dummy and led a low heart toward his jack. Here, if East ducks, declarer wins the trick and shifts to clubs, taking two spades, one heart, four diamonds and two clubs. If East wins, South has two spades, three hearts and four diamonds. Lastly, if West could capture the heart jack with the ace, a spade lead would give South a third trick in the suit. Declarer would have time to knock out the club ace and win at least one overtrick.

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The right suit the right way

Arlo & Janis

Garﬁeld

Big Nate

Get Fuzzy

Crankshaft

The Pajama Diaries

Stone Soup

Pearls Before Swine

Dilbert

Rose Is Rose

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Real Life Adventures The Argyle Sweater

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Blondie

The Born Loser

Wednesday January 9, 2013

“THEY’RE BAAAAAACK!” Photo By: Ray

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Cat lost 1/7/13 in The Knolls Subdivision of Batavia

Beagle - Tri Color

lost 12/31 near intersection of Hart Rd & Norcross Dr in North Aurora/ Batavia area. Male. About 35 pounds. Collar w/tags, red leash.

Large black & white male with pink nose. Fully clawed, friendly. No collar. Answers to Jester.

$100 REWARD

630-800-0050 or 630-406-4485

630-641-9837

Driver

CARRIER ROUTES AVAILABLE IN KANE COUNTY Early morning delivery 5 days per week. No delivery on Sunday and Monday. Must sign a contract and have valid license and insurance.

Call 630-443-3607 ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN Component level troubleshooting. Motor drive circuitry. Switching power supplies. Computer and standard test gear skills. Oscilloscopes and multimeters. Call Upstaging at: 815-899-9888

Sales

SCHOLASTIC INC. Leading Educational Publisher (Outbound Phone) Immediate opening for a full time Inside Sales Executive. Requirements include: Bachelor's degree, solid professional sales experience with an educational background preferred, Windows and Excel skills, and good time management. 40 hours per week 9-6 shift. Maintain and grow territory sales for classroom books, teaching resources and supplemental programs. Base salary plus commission. 2315 Dean St, Ste 600 St. Charles, IL 60175 Please email resumes to Sandy Kubica to schedule an interview: skubica@scholastic.com

HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED

In my St. Charles area home. Sun mornings only 5am-10am. Exp mandatory, $13/hr/cash. Nonsmoker, Se Habla Espanol. Leave detailed message. 630-708-2580

Send your Classified Advertising 24/7 to: Email: classified@ shawsuburban.com Fax: 815-477-8898 or online at: www.KCChronicle.com

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REPORTER MORRIS

The Morris Daily Herald, a five-day-a-week community newspaper owned by Shaw Media and covering Grundy County, is seeking a news reporter who's passionate about community journalism. If you think that community coverage means going to city council & school board meetings and just reporting what was said, then this isn't the job for you. But if you're interested in looking beyond the obvious and developing sharp stories on deadline, as well as enterprise pieces that will have the entire market talking, then you're on the right track. We're looking for someone who understands where journalism is headed. Our newsroom is committed to utilizing all of the best aspects of print and online to produce our market's most complete and consistent home for news and information. Our team seeks someone who possesses a willingness to take an active role in all aspects of journalism, including web, social media and video storytelling. Successful candidate will be a self-directed, highly motivated individual with solid writing and reporting skills, including the ability to recognize the story in front of them, dig beyond the obvious, and ask the "tough" questions. Must have a valid drivers license, dependable transportation & proof of insurance. Schedule flexibility, including some evening & weekend hours, is required. Knowledge of InDesign and an understanding of how to layout an effective newspaper page a plus. Those with a bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field preferred. Shaw Media offers a comprehensive benefit package. Interested candidates may send their resume and clips / design samples to: EditorialRecruitment@shawmedia.com Shaw Media is a Drug Free Employer. Pre-employment background check and drug screen required. This posting may not include all duties of position. EOE.

LADDER RACK - Heavy Duty, in excellent condition. Tube Type Rack. For installation on full size Chevrolet or GMC truck. with 8' bed. Will accept up to a 32' ladder. Asking price: $400.00 (Firm) if interested contact Steve at 331-442-3507

TV - Sony 32” with remote and TV Stand. $30 630-879-5341

1994 Chrysler Town & Country

121K miles, leather seats. New tires, trailer hitch. All the bells and whistles for that year! Not much to look at but a great runner! $1000/obo. 815-385-5145 ~ 815-344-1188

1998 FORD RANGER - excellent condition, new breaks, rotors, rear tires, recent tune-up. Runs like new. 174K. $2900. 630-659-5450

FREE, UNCUT, LARGE DIAMETER, 1999 Dodge Dakota, 72k miles, RANDOM LENGTHS WOOD 2WD, PS, PB, Good Condition, Call Skyline Tree Service $3100 obo. 815-501-5683 630-584-2221 2007 Ford F150 Super Cab, tonneau cover, step rail, bed liner, new Michelin tires, 88,500 mi., exc. cond. $12,000 ARMOIR – FRENCH PROVINCIAL 630-365-6039 by Tom Price. 22” x 42” x 82”. Very good cond. Originally $2400, asking $299. 630-587-8388 COUCH & 2 RECLINERS FOR SALE Lane reclining couch plus 2 rocking recliners for sale. Very good condition. $400 for all. St. Charles. 630-549-6637

Recliner - Home Theater

Electric. Black leather. $275. 630-513-0285

Bicycle - MOTOmed. Stationary computerized bike. Attaches to wheelchair. Asking $1000. Brand new! 847-997-7109

2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE LT Leather, DVD, 3rd row seats and all the toys. 194k highway miles. Excellent. $8850. 630-251-1511

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

1996 Ford E-250 Ext Van Work Van - Runs Good! $1500 630-965-8101

Pictures increase attention to your ad!

Wheelchair -Cardiac style - Rehab custom made,allows mobility. Full tilt. Gel Seat. Individual cones. Will take Best Offer. 847-997-7109

Bird Playset, Small-Medium, with Liners, NEW $60 Rope climb for medium bird $10. 630-879-5341

I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs

Will BUY UR USED CAR, TRUCK, SUV,

MOST CASH WILL BEAT ANY QUOTE GIVEN!! $400 - $2000

Be sure to include a photo of your pet, home, auto or merchandise.

SNOWBLOWER, YARD MAN 3 HP, 21” 2-cycle, new belt & tuned. $80. 630-232-0183

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PUBLIC NOTICE 11-053212 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, GENEVA, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF, -vsPATRICIA M. TAYLOR; STATE BANK OF GENEVA, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 20, 1994 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 781; FIFTH THIRD BANK F/K/A OLD KENT BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS 11 CH 2184 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on August 10, 2012; Patrick Perez, Sheriff, 37W755 Il. Rt.38 Ste. A, St Charles, IL 60175, will on January 31, 2013 at 9:00 AM, at Kane County Judicial Center, 37W755 Route 38, St. Charles, Illinois 60175 Courtroom JC100, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twentyfour (24) hours), the following described premises situated in Kane County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 33W596 Hub Road, Wayne, IL 60184 Permanent Index No.: 09-12100-011 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale.

p p The judgment amount was $243,364.83. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. Jonathan Kaman Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Attorney No: 6307894 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. I497276

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle, January 9, 16 & 23, 2013.)

BIG ROCK, 29 ACRE FARM House, barn & outbuildings on Jones Rd., 60541. Absolutely priced to sell, $395,000 Mike, 630-918-1795.

DEKALB - 2200 SQ FT FOR LEASE Light Industrial/office space for lease in DeKalb. Easy access to I88. 14 ft overhead door. $1,150/month. Contact Dan 815-754-6484

Near Mooseheart ~ 1BR Coach House, Safe, convenient park-like setting on private estate. Utilities and laundry incl. No smoke/pets. $850. 630-897-7711

BATAVIA

1 BR starting at $760 2 BR starting at $950 3 BR TH starting at $1255

630-879-8300

CLASSIFIED

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BATAVIA, 1 bedroom upper of 2flat, $775/mo. + electric & sec. dep. Credit check req. Avail. now. 630-806-0667 ask for Kim.

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle January 2, 9, 16 2013.)

DEKALB ~ 2BR DUPLEX

1 bath, 1 car gar, W/D, C/A, deck. No pets/smoking. $825/mo + util. Agent Owned 815-739-1888

Geneva ~ 115 Hamilton

Cute 1BR, 2nd flr, hardwood floors. No pets/smoking, C/A and heat incl, $695/mo. 630-772-1975 GENEVA: FIRST MONTH FREE! Large 2 bdrm,1 bath, c/a, cable ready, pool, parking, free heat, gas & water. Starting at $875. 630-208-8503.

SOUTH ELGIN LARGE 2BR S. E. Schools, A/C, gar. NO PETS. $850 + utilities. 630-841-0590

St. Charles - Newly Renovated

Studio-$450+util. 1BR-$650+util. 630-841-0590 ST. CHARLES 1 MO FREE RENT! 2.5BR, $995 & 1BR, $775. W/D, includes gas and water. No pets/smoking. 630-232-7535

ST. CHARLES 1st MO FREE! Lrg 1BR $769, Lrg 2BR from $829/mo. Incl heat, water, cooking gas, Appliances & laundry. 630-584-1685

St. Charles/Campton Hills 1BR

2500SF on horse farm. Lower level of main house, utils incl. No smkg/ pets, $1250/mo. 630-715-7101

Pingree Grove ~ 3BR, 1.5BA

Appliances, W/D, 2 car garage on large lot, close to I-90. $1250/mo + security + ref. 847-464-5075

ST. CHARLES 3BR MUST SEE!

On Horse Farm, hardwood floors, W/D, full bsmt, 2 car gar, no smkg/ pets neg., $2600. 630-715-7101

St. Charles Cozy 3 Bedroom

1 bath, near grade school, all appls incl washer/dryer. Pets OK. $1125/mo+sec. 847-340-1321

St. Charles 1 Mo Free Rent! Shared bath & kit, $110-120/wk. W/D, incl utilities, Wi-Fi, no pets. No smoking. 630-232-7535

ST. CHARLES ~ MEN ONLY Free utils., incl cable & internet (except phone). $120/week. 630-370-2823 or 630-377-2823

St. Charles Off/Ware Space

1,568sf - 19,000sf. Docks/Drive-Ins Aggressive Move-In Package 630-355-8094

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT JEFFERSON COUNTY PNC Bank, National Association 3232 Newark Drive, Miamisburg, OH 45342, Plaintiff, vs. SUMMONS Case No.10-CV-00943 Scott A. Ragan and Carolyn Ragan Foreclosure Of Mortgage: 30404 101 N. Skole Gate Judge William F. Hue Lee, IL 60530 William F. Hart II and Jane Doe Hart. 76 Arbor Avenue Sugar Grove, IL 60554 Defendants. THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as a defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 40 days after January 2, 2013, (which is the first day that this Summons was published in the newspaper) you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Court, which address is: Walworth County Courthouse, 1800 County Hwy NN, Elkhorn, WI 53121, and to Bass & Moglowsky, S.C., plaintiff's attorneys, whose address is Bass & Moglowsky, S.C., 501 West Northshore Drive, Suite 300, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53217. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the Complaint within 40 days, the Court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. DATED: December 12, 2012. P. O. Address: BASS & MOGLOWSKY, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Bass & Moglowsky, S.C. Suite 300 501 West Northshore Drive Mil k WI 53217

11-053212 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, GENEVA, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF, -vsPATRICIA M. TAYLOR; STATE BANK OF GENEVA, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 20, 1994 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 781; FIFTH THIRD BANK F/K/A OLD KENT BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS 11 CH 2184 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on August 10, 2012; Patrick Perez, Sheriff, 37W755 Il. Rt.38 Ste. A, St Charles, IL 60175, will on January 31, 2013 at 9:00 AM, at Kane County Judicial Center, 37W755 Route 38, St. Charles, Illinois 60175 Courtroom JC100, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twentyfour (24) hours), the following described premises situated in Kane County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court. Said property is legally described as follows: PARCEL ONE: LOT 2 OF MCDOUGAL ASSESSMENT PLAT OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE VILLAGE OF WAYNE, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL TWO: EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL ONE CREATED BY THAT CERTAIN INSTRUMENT MADE BY DUNHAMS, INC., A COR-

DEKALB

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

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

815-754-5831

PORATION OF ILLINOIS, AND OTHERS DATED JANUARY 18, 1938 AND RECORDED APRIL 13, 1938 IN BOOK 1080, PAGE 316 AS DOCUMENT 421421 OVER AND UPON THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PREMISES: A STRIP OF LAND 16 FEET IN WIDTH, THE CENTER LINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED BY BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE EAST AND WEST QUARTER SECTION LINE OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, 9 FEET WEST OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 12; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES, 08 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH AND SOUTH QUARTER SECTION LINE 867.7 FEET AND ALSO A STRIP OF LAND 50 FEET IN WIDTH, THE CENTER LINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED BY BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE NORTH AND SOUTH QUARTER SECTION LINE OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THAT IS 867.7 FEET SOUTH OF THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 12; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES, 08 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE QUARTER SECTION LINE 389.7 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY ON A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WHOSE TANGENT AT THE SAID QUARTER SECTION LINE, FORMS AN ANGLE OF 91 DEGREES, 32 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS TO THE LEFT WITH A PROLONGATION OF THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE FOR A DISTANCE OF 395.9 FEET TO THE POINT OF TANGENCY OF SAID CURVE (SAID CURVE BEING A 03 DEGREES, 19 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS CURVE, HAVING A RADIUS OF 1,727.75 FEET); THENCE SOUTH 78 DEGREES, 29 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS EAST 200.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 77 DEGREES, 51 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS EAST 280.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 76 DEGREES, 01 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS EAST 343.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 83 DEGREES, 43 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS EAST, 180.2 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 81 DEGREES, 26 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS EAST 245.7 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 66 DEGREES, 09 MINUTES, 00 SECONDS EAST 354.7 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY KNOWN AS DUNHAM ROAD, IN THE VILLAGE OF WAYNE, CO O S.

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g addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as NICODEM CASE NO. 2012 CH 4518 CREATIVE located at 1358 Chillem PUBLICATION NOTICE (Published in the Kane County Dr., Batavia, IL 60510. The requisite affidavit for publica- Chronicle, December 26, 2012, Dated: January 7, 2013. tion having been filed, noitce is giv- January 2 & 9, 2013.) en to you, UNKNOWN OWNERS & /s/ John A. Cunningham NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DefenKane County Clerk dants, in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been comPUBLIC NOTICE (Published in the Kane County menced in the Sixteenth Judicial Chronicle, January 9, 16 & 23, Circuit Court of Kane County, IlliASSUMED NAME 2013.) nois, by the Plaintiff against you and other Defendants, praying for PUBLICATION NOTICE the foreclosure of certain Mortgage (s) recorded against the premises Public Notice is hereby given as follows to wit: LOT 5 IN BLOCK that on January 7, 2013 a certifi1 OF YMCA ADDITION TO ELGIN, IN cate was filed in the office of the THE CITY OF ELGIN, KANE COUN- County Clerk of Kane County, Illi- AIRLINES ARE HIRING Train for TY, ILLINOIS; COMMONLY KNOWN nois, setting forth the names and hands on Aviation Maintenance AS: 421 GRISWOLD STREET, EL- addresses of all persons owning, Career. FAA approved program. FiGIN, IL 60123; PERMANENT IN- conducting and transacting the nancial aid if qualified Housing DEX NO.: 06-23-278-005; and business known as INSPIRATIONS available. CALL Aviation Institute which said Mortgage was executed FROM THE HEART PHOTOGRAPHY of Maintenance 800-481-8312 by PREMIER PLATINUM PROPER- located at 1933 Forrest Blvd., St. ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from TIES, LLC, an Illinois Limited Liabili- Charles, IL 60174. Home *Medical, *Business, *Crimty Company and recorded in the ofinal Justice.*Hospitality Job placefice of the Recorder of Deeds of Dated: January 7, 2013. ment assistance. Computer availKane County, Illinos, as Document No. 2011K001644 and for other /s/ John A. Cunningham able. Financial Aid if qualified. relief prayed: Kane County Clerk SCHEV authorized Call 888-3365053 www.CenturaOnline.com That summons was duly issued (Published in the Kane County Call to advertise out of the said Sixteenth Judicial Chronicle, January 9, 16 & 23, 800-589-8237 Circuit Court against you as provid- 2013.) GORDON TRUCKING CDL-A ed by law, and that the said suit is Drivers Needed! Up to $4,000 Sign now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, PUBLIC NOTICE On Bonus! Dry, Reefer, OTR, ReUNLESS YOU, Defendants, UNgional. Benefits, 401k, EOE, No KNOWN OWNERS & NON-RECORD ASSUMED NAME East Coast. Call 7 days/wk! CLAIMANTS file your answer to the PUBLICATION NOTICE TeamGTI.com 888-653-3304 complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in (Published in the Kane County the office of the Clerk of the Six- Public Notice is hereby given Need Legal Help? FREE REFERRAL Call 877-270-3855 Chronicle, January 9, 16 & 23, teenth Judicial Circuit Court, 540 that on January 7, 2013 a certifiCourtesy of the cate was filed in the office of the 2013.) South Randall Road, City of St. County Clerk of Kane County, Illi- Illinois State Bar Association at Charles, Kane County, Illinois on or www.IllinoisLawyerFinder.com before the 25th day of January, nois, setting forth the names and addr of all owning PUBLIC NOTICE 2013, default may be entered against you at any time after that IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE day and a judgment entered in acSIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT cordance with the prayer of said complaint. KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 33W596 Hub Road, Wayne, IL 60184 Permanent Index No.: 09-12100-011 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was $243,364.83. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. Jonathan Kaman Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Attorney No: 6307894 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. I497276

MOHAWK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC., an Illinois Corporation, 401K PLAN, Plaintiff vs. PREMIER PLATINUM PROPERTIES, LLC, and Illinois Limited Liability Company; MICHAEL JANETZKI, Individually; CITY OF ELGIN, an Illinois Municipal Corporation; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, D f dant

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