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Bags tourney to benefit park projects VIEWS Kari Miller The Batavia Parks Foundation is a group of volunteers looking to make an impact in the community. In 2005, the group formed to promote community and quality of life for Batavians. The goal of the group is to enhance open space, parks, facilities and recreational programs within the Batavia Park District. Since the foundation formed, it has been responsible for the return of the SpaceNet playground apparatus at Engstrom Park, the development of the Bark Park and the performing arts pavilion at the Batavia Riverwalk. The group also supports the park district’s Leisureship Program, which provides scholarship opportunities for families in need and music programs at the Riverwalk. More than $400,000 has been raised for these and other projects, thanks to the efforts of this dedicated group.

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For years, the Batavia Parks Foundation has hosted a bags tournament to provide funds for different initiatives. Shown above are winners from the 2012 event. “Funding for projects comes from a variety of sources, including community campaigns, support from service organizations, grants, the park district and the city. It truly is a community effort,” foundation board president Steve McKenna said. “We’re also able to respond to smaller requests through awareness

fundraisers throughout the year.” Current projects include a fundraising campaign to replace the outdated boardwalk at the Batavia Riverwalk and the completion of Batavia’s first disc golf course, which will be dedicated in summer. For several years, the Batavia Parks Foundation

has hosted a bags tournament fundraiser to provide funds for initiatives. Your next opportunity to support the group’s efforts will be at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Eastside Community Center, 14 N. Van Buren St. The foundation is seeking teams of two adults, ages 21 and older to “Toss for a Cause.” Teams will play a minimum of three games, and cash prizes will be awarded to the first- and second-place teams. The cost is $50 a team and includes the tournament, drinks, snacks and prizes. Registration forms are available at the Batavia Park District Civic Center, 327 W. Wilson St.; the Eastside Community Center; and online at www.bataviaparks.org. Teams also may register by phone at 630-879-5235. For information, call 630879-5235 or visit www.bataviaparks.org.

• Kari Miller is director of marketing and public relations for the Batavia Park District. Contact her at editorial@kcchronicle.com.

Body found in tree thought to be suicide By ERIC SCHELKOPF

eschelkopf@shawmedia.com GENEVA – A 43-year-old Geneva man whose body was found in a tree near the Philip B. Elfstrom Events Center on Saturday appeared to have

taken his own life, according to Kane County Coroner Rob Russell. “We don’t believe it is anything else but a suicide at this time,” Russell said Tuesday. He said his office would

release his name today and conduct toxicology on the body, but he did not know if an autopsy would be done. The body was found in a tree on Kane County Forest Preserve property near the Philip B. Elfstrom Events

Center, Russell said. The Fifth Third Bank Ballpark is in the Events Center. Kane County Forest Preserve police discovered the body after someone on a passing train reported seeing a body in a tree.

CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS • State Farm Insurance (Bill Nelson), 1930 W. Main St., was incorrectly included in the list of new St. Charles businesses on page 4 of the Jan. 22 edition of the Kane County Chronicle. The information provided to the Chronicle was incorrect. • On page 2 of the Jan. 19 edition of the Kane County Chronicle, a photo that ran with a column by Pam Otto was credited as a provided photo. The photo actually appeared courtesy of Bob Andrini. Please call errors to our attention by phone, 630845-5355; or email, editorial@kcchronicle.com

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WHAT: The Kaneland Youth Soccer Organization has opened online registration for the spring season. KYSO provides recreational soccer opportunities for boys and girls ages 4 to 17. WHEN: The spring season runs from April 13 through May 18. COST: Registration fees are $85 and include refereed games, coaching and player uni-

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WHAT: A habitat restoration work day will take place at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve. Meet in the main parking lot. Those interested should bring gloves and dress for the weather with sturdy shoes. All are welcome, but children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be provided. A variety of tasks will be on the agenda, including a brush control. WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday WHERE: Bliss Woods Forest Preserve, on Bliss Road, northeast of Route 47 INFO: Call Mary Ochsenschlager at 630466-4922 or email maryoxie@sbcglobal.net, or contact Robb Cleave at the Kane Forest Preserve Office at 630-232-5980.

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bate avoidance. The seminar introduces participants to the legal subject of probate and other legal matters after a person dies. The seminar will explain the probate court process, when that court process is necessary, and what can be done to avoid that expensive and lengthy process. The presenters are Sugar Grove attorney Bill Durrenberger and Sugar Grove financial planner Mark Durrenberger. WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesday WHERE: Sugar Grove Township building INFO: Anyone interested in attending the seminar should call the park district at 630466-7436, go to the park district’s website at www.sgparks.org, or visit the park district’s offices at 61 Main St.

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WHAT: The Kane County Audubon has planned a bird walk at the Nelson Lake/ Dick Young Forest Preserve. The public is invited. WHEN: 8 a.m. Feb. 2 WHERE: Nelson Lake/ Dick Young Forest Preserve, on Nelson Lake Road, south of Main Street and west of Randall Road. INFO: Call 630-896-3219.

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WHAT: Blackberry Township Assessor Uwe Rotter is offering a workshop. At these meetings, taxpayers will be provided with information on the property tax cycle, how assessments are being developed and how to appeal your assessment to a board of review. Taxpayers will have the opportunity to address specific questions concerning property and discuss any other property tax-related concerns. The entire workshop schedule for 2013 is available at www.blackberrytwp.com/ assessor.htm. WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday WHERE: Blackberry Township, 43W390 Main Street Road, Elburn INFO: Contact Blackberry Township Assessor Uwe Rotter at 630-365-6580.

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A year What’s the best item on the menu? Broasted chicken or the Wild Bill Burger Is there a TV show you would recommend? “Vampire Diaries” Do you have a favorite charity? American Cancer Society Do you have any hobbies? Bowling, and I like to make candles. What is your favorite local restaurant? Calamity Jane’s

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Pride of the Fox again to produce RiverFest By ASHLEY RHODEBECK

arhodebeck@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – Pride of the Fox again will produce RiverFest, the St. Charles Government Operations Committee unanimously decided Tuesday. “We’re ready to take on the challenge,” said Julie Farris, the group’s leader. A series of circumstances resulted in two groups – Pride of the Fox and the St. Charles Festival Committee – willing to take on the annual June festival. Each asked the city for financial support. “Why wouldn’t we merge together and do this as one committee?” 1st Ward alderman Jon Monken said. “Somebody has to be in charge,” said Joy Meierhans of the St. Charles Festival Committee. In her pitch, Meierhans focused on her experience as

a certified festival and event executive, the festival committee’s 20-year history of running RiverFest, and Pride of the Fox’s three-year leadership that ended in a $15,000 shortfall and leadership resignations. Farris defended Pride of the Fox’s leadership. A bad economy and increased costs worked against the festival, she said, noting torrential rains in 2010 and 2011 also didn’t help. “Vendors lost booths, and attendees stayed home,” Farris said. Pride of the Fox, however, built a volunteer base of 150 people, reduced the main stage hours Sunday to be friendlier to surrounding homes, increased local sponsorship and worked with the police department to produce a “problem free” main stage, among other achievements, she said. Farris said her decision to step down from Pride of

the Fox was based on the understanding there would be a merger with the Downtown St. Charles Partnership. When she realized the partnership wasn’t producing the festival, she emailed the city about resuming her former role, she said. She offered the city title sponsorship of the festival, which would include numerous benefits, such as passes to the sponsorship tent, recognition on various banners and a free boat entry in the dragon boat races. The committee recommended approval of Pride of the Fox’s financial request: $30,000 – up from the city’s traditional $18,000 stipend – and a 50 percent discount of city services. Members engaged in little discussion about the two proposals. Aldermen Cliff Carrignan and Maureen Lewis were absent.

Elburn Station development talks may heat up next week By AL LAGATTOLLA

alagattolla@shawmedia.com ELBURN – There was little talk of the planned Elburn Station development at Tuesday’s Elburn Village Board meeting. Village President Dave Anderson has been adamant that all trustees be present for serious debate of the project, and with board member Ethan Hastert missing from the meeting, Anderson pushed for discussion to be put off until next week’s Committee of the Whole meeting. Anderson brought up four key issues that village leaders aim to work out with developer ShoDeen on the plan, which is projected to bring about

2,200 homes into the village in the next 20 years. Those issues include the number of multifamily units in the plan, the concern over the developer’s financial situation, a pedestrian bridge planned for the development and senior housing issues. Anderson said he anticipates there will be discussion next week, with a list eventually taken to the developer. He said it’s possible that a vote could happen by mid-February. Two residents spoke in favor of the project during the public comment portion of Tuesday’s meeting. Fred Houdek addressed the issue of renters and said that

it shouldn’t be assumed that renters don’t care about the property in which they live. He told board members he had “great faith” in them to work out the best deal. Another resident, Tom Gush, noted the urgency of the project, which is tied to the extension of Anderson Road and a bridge that would offer a crossing of the train tracks. Gush said any delay could jeopardize the federal funding that is in place for the project. Gush said he understands there are opponents of the project, but that opposition is not insurmountable. The Committee of the Whole meeting is set for 7 p.m. Monday.

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Working like a dog

Some small-business owners see benefits to bringing their pets to the office On the Net

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ach day Fred Krause heads to the office, he’s joined by a friendly co-worker who usually spends his time lying near the cash register. Krause, owner of Structures and Trains by Fred in Batavia, is one of a handful of area business owners who bring a pet to work. Bowie, a petite Shetland sheepdog (named after musician David Bowie because he has one blue eye and one brown eye), regularly accompanies Krause to work and has become well-known to his customers. “He’s actually a very good partner,” he said. Bowie has his office quirks. He barks whenever Krause gives customers change at the cash register, and he gets a little excited when Krause turns on one of the model trains in his shop. For business owners such as Krause, having a four-legged companion in the office makes a difference in the workplace atmosphere. Several area business owners bring their pets with them to work because they say it boosts morale and draws in customers. For Krause, having his pet at work was important enough to make a stipulation in his lease when he rented his office space on Island Avenue. Having Bowie at work was an issue when Krause was at a different office a few blocks away, where neighbors complained about Bowie’s barking. That’s one of the downsides to having a pet at work. “We were kind of evicted,” he said. “When we rented this place, I said, ‘the dog’s got to come.’ ” It can be time-consuming to periodically take pets outside during the work day or fence them off if a customer doesn’t like pets. For those reasons, animals don’t belong in every workplace setting, some say. But those who bring their pets to work say the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. Taffy Wille, co-owner of Geneva Tire & Auto Store in Ge-

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Bowie keeps an eye on his owner, Fred Krause (not pictured), in Krause’s shop, Structures and Trains by Fred, in Batavia. neva, brings her two golden retrievers and springer spaniel into work one at a time during different days of the week. She said it has been a tradition in her family business since the oldest dog was a puppy. “As they grew up, people grew to love them,” she said. “They bring smiles to customers’ faces.” Wille said each of her dogs has a different personality. Taxi, a golden retriever, usually greets customers with a toy and loves attention. She describes her other golden retriever, Revo, as “the worker” because he likes to move cardboard boxes around when they get a delivery. And their springer spaniel, Payton, is older and likes to relax when he’s at work. “They’re a stress reliever for us,” Wille said. “I wish more businesses allowed their pets to come to work. It’s amazing no matter how rotten your day is going, a pet can turn your whole day around.” At Apple Graphics in Batavia, an American Staffordshire terrier and Rhodesian Ridgeback mix named Taxi goes to work every day with Kyle Hempel, director of sales. Hempel said his co-workers

love having the dog there and often bring treats for him. He said the only time he was nervous about bringing Taxi into work was when Taxi was potty

training. But he said he hasn’t had any issues in the five years Taxi has accompanied him to work.

“I definitely think any business owner should try to bring in pets,” he said. “It usually goes over really well.” Two Havanese dogs named Leo and Lucy also have become fixtures at MercedesBenz of St. Charles. General Manager Craig Falkenthal brings them in at least once a month, sometimes more, because as it turns out, they’re big customer pleasers. He said some customers bring their dogs to the dealership, and he believes being such a dog-friendly place entices customers to patronize the dealership. “The customers absolutely love having the dogs at the dealership,” Falkenthal said. “It completely humanizes the people at the dealership. ... Dogs emphasize the human side of us.”

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Getting in the game By AL LAGATTOLLA alagattolla@shawmedia.com

the machines wouldn’t help a business and they offer little help to a municipality. Plus, they point to the negatives that could surface. County Board member Melisa Taylor, a Sugar Grove resident, said, “I don’t think it’s a necessary part of life. … It’s adding one more temptation.”

Cliff Barker Sugar Grove American Legion chaplain

Installing the machines

Establishments seeking to install video gaming machines must have a license to pour liquor, and then they must go through a process with the Illinois Gaming Board. Locally, many machines are installed by a Sugar Grove-based company, Tiger Amusements and Vending, and the placement of the machines also must follow specific rules. Someone must be designated to monitor the machines and be certain they are not used by minors. Each machine offers a variety of games, including card games and line games. Establishments may have as many as five machines. If players win, the machine will dispense a ticket and the player may redeem the money at an ATMlike machine nearby. When the state gave the green light for the machines, it made for a busy time for Jay Spoden, president of Tiger Electronics. Spoden said he installed 2,300 machines in four months. Cliff Barker, the chaplain for the Sugar Grove American Legion, said the machines will be installed in a separate area of the establishment. The legion had an open house last year to answer questions that residents may have about the process. While the legion is a members-only club, Barker said it is open to the public for events throughout the year. He said the legion hopes to make about $2,000 a month from the machines, but the desire to have them installed goes beyond that. For instance, those who enjoy video gaming might be drawn to it for a night out

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Three video gambling machines are available at the Blackberry Inn in unincorporated Elburn. Video gambling also is allowed in Sugar Grove. and spend an evening at an establishment. Barker said he is familiar with the games and they are relatively loose, meaning those who play have a good chance of winning. The amounts that can be won are relatively modest, and it’s not the same experience as going to a casino. He said the legion can’t afford to have problems from the machines. He knows it could lose its liquor license, and there also is the matter of its reputation, considering that legions are known as organizations that serve American military veterans. “We are an asset to the community and not a liability,” Barker said. “We’ve asked for a chance to show that we can do this right.” Spoden calls it an entertainment option, saying the experience is similar to going to a

movie and spending $10 on the movie and $5 on popcorn. He said someone might spend the same on a lottery ticket. “It’s not going to be Las Vegas,” he said. Taylor, however, said she doesn’t think customers would choose a place simply because it has gambling. “I don’t think that’s what motivates someone to go to a particular restaurant,” she said. “I’m not going to go someplace to ‘gamble’ if I don’t enjoy the food.”

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Barker said the discussion at the Village Board level “has been focused on morality, on the right and wrong, and that’s not something we have focused on.” But while village leaders are not required to do anything as a result of an advisory referendum, it’s possible a strong

vote against video gaming could lead to trustees reconsidering the decision. Geary stressed he is not against video gaming, but he has heard from people on three sides of the issue – those who are for it, those against and those who are indifferent. He called the legion “a good neighbor” and said he is confident the establishment will adhere to rules. But he said he wants to be certain that most residents agree with him. “I think it’s an important enough issue to hear their voices,” he said. “And what better way than to use the democratic process to achieve that.” Michels pointed out the state allows video gaming, and it’s up to municipalities to ban it. He said he hasn’t heard from a lot of people who oppose gaming. He said a lot of thought has been put into the project, and as long as those who have the machines follow state mandates, they should be allowed. But he said he would reconsider the issue based on referendum results. Trustee Mari Johnson voted to allow video gaming. She said it is an economic issue, and because there are options near Sugar Grove, this is an opportunity for eligible places in town to compete. She said the legion has gone “the extra mile” to show it will follow any rules and restrictions. As far as the referendum, she hasn’t heard from many people who are opposed, but board members studied the issue and made a decision. And she said that is what board members are elected to do. “I’ve been on the board for almost 18 years. I have no problem making a decision,” she said.

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A sign advertising video gaming sits outside of Blackberry Bar and Grill on Route 47, south of Elburn. The establishment’s three machines sit inside the bar area, in a space marked off by yellow tape, warning that no one under the age of 21 may enter. The machines are among a handful in the area that have been installed in the months since video gaming went live in the state in October 2012. The machines allow patrons to make bets of $2, and each machine offers a variety of contests. Many municipalities across the state have banned the machines, but they are allowed in unincorporated areas across Kane County. And, because of a recent vote by the Village Board, they now are legal in Sugar Grove. Hearings are scheduled for this week, and – if its license is approved by the Illinois Gaming Board – machines may be in the Sugar Grove American Legion by the end of the month. It’s the subject of debate in the village, it’s emerged as a campaign issue in the race for village president and there will be an advisory referendum about it on the ballot for the April 9 election. Trustee Kevin Geary, who is challenging incumbent Village President Sean Michels, pushed to table the ordinance until after the April referendum, which resulted in a 3-3 vote. Michels broke the tie against tabling the ordinance. Those who support the machines say businesses such as the American Legion would be at a disadvantage if they weren’t allowed. They point to the machines at Blackberry Bar and Grill and the likelihood that they soon will be installed at Calamity Jane’s, an establishment south of the Sugar Grove border. Video gaming also is allowed in North Aurora. Those who oppose it say

“We are an asset to the community and not a liability. We’ve asked for a chance to show that we can do this right.”

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D-303 may reinstate middle school electives By NICOLE WESKERNA

nweskerna@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – St. Charles School District 303 may reinstate middle school elective classes that were subject to budget cuts three years ago. The Learning and Teaching Committee met Tuesday to discuss a plan to allow middle school students to take foreign language classes along with more career and technical education classes. Jason Pearson, assistant superintendent for sixththrough 12th-grade education, said budget cuts a few years ago changed the way the district delivered explor-

atory class offerings to students. “It has since been maintained as a really strong program, but it didn’t have all the pieces we wanted,” he said. He said the district has been running on what they call the “Band-Aid solution.” On Tuesday, he proposed a more permanent solution to elective class offerings. The proposal, which the full school board is slated to discuss during its next meeting, would allow middle school students to take two electives outside of physical education class rather than one. Pearson said that would

address one challenge the district had when it came to students who wanted to take a foreign language but also wanted to be in band or choir. The proposed scheduling change also paves way for offering foreign language at the middle school level again. Pearson said Richmond Intermediate School is the only elementary school in the district to offer foreign language, and the option to take foreign language classes at the middle school level halted three years ago when cuts were made. The schedule would not only make room for foreign

Batavia stops electricity sale By ERIC SCHELKOPF

eschelkopf@shawmedia.com BATAVIA – The city of Batavia is halting the proposed sale of a portion of the power the city receives as part of the Prairie State Energy Campus. Batavia Public Works Director Gary Holm told aldermen at Monday’s Batavia City Council meeting that the bids the city received from private firms “were not favorable.” No public entities had expressed

interest in purchasing the power, he said. Holm said the city is “terminating” the proposed sale for the time being. The city had considered selling off some of its power because it doesn’t need as much power as expected because of the economic slowdown. The Northern Illinois Municipal Power Agency had been working with Batavia on the proposed sale. Batavia and Geneva belong to NIMPA,

which is an energy consortium that is part-owner of the downstate Prairie State project. In 2007, when Batavia approved buying power from the plant, it was projected that Batavia’s electrical system would experience significant growth. In early 2011, the city retained Pace Global Energy Services to re-examine its overall energy portfolio strategy. Pace recommended the city explore diversification.

Teen nabs first at talent contest By ASHLEY RHODEBECK

arhodebeck@shawmedia.com ELBURN – Nicole DiSandro, 14, knew her timing was off, and her throat may have been dry when it was her turn to perform Saturday at the Illinois Association of Agri- Nicole cultural Fairs DiSandro talent contest in Springfield. Admittedly her own toughest critic, the Elburn resident said her performance of “Gimme Gimme” from the musical, “Thoroughly Mod-

ern Millie,” was good enough but not her best. The judges thought differently. They awarded Nicole first place in the junior competition. “I was so excited,” the teen said. “I was not expecting it.” Nicole, along with 20-year-old Eric Luminais Eric of Geneva, repLuminais resented Kane County at the talent contest. They were the junior and senior division first-place winners in the Kane County Fair Talent Contest last summer. Saturday, Luminais earned

seventh place in the senior division for his flute solo titled “Three Beats for Beatbox Flute, Beats 1 & 2.” “All of us from the Kane County Fair were very pleased to see our talent shine during this competition in Springfield,” Larry Rossi, coordinator of the Kane County Fair Talent Contest, said in a news release. “It shows the tremendous amount of talent throughout the entire state and how our young people in Kane County are the best.” Because of her win, Nicole was invited to perform at the Illinois State Fair from Aug. 8 to 19 in Springfield.

language instruction in middle school, but it would keep students with previous foreign language instruction in elementary school separate from students who would be entering a foreign language class for the first time. “A student who has no foreign language experience will not be in a class with students who went to school with elementary foreign language,” Pearson said. Students who take foreign language classes in middle school would then test into different levels of high school foreign language classes. Pearson said if the schedule changes are approved, the

teachers’ contract would need to be altered. He said the current contract specifies teachers can’t teach more than five periods, and the new schedule would require some teachers to teach six periods. Committee chair Kathy Hewel said she thought the proposed scheduling changes fit in well with the district’s science, technology, engineering and math curriculum, and also irons out concerns parents had when cuts were made. “For three years, parents have been dealing with this,” she said. “This seems to address all or most of those issues.”

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8OBITUARIES Born: Oct. 8, 1945; in Chicago died: Jan. 22, 2013

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eschelkopf@shawmedia.com BATAVIA – A 57-year-old Aurora resident is in the Kane County Jail on a $750,000 bond after being charged with exposing himself in December at a teacher supplies store on Randall Road in Batavia. James E. Rozema’s last known address is Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora. He also is charged by Aurora police for failing to notify authorities of a new address as a registered sex offender. His next court date is Thursday. Batavia police previously had issued an arrest warrant for Rozema.

Rozema has been in Kane County Jail since Friday. Batavia Police Detective Kevin Bretz said another agency picked him up. “We’re very happy that he was picked up,” Bretz said. “We’ll let the court system do what it has to do.” James e. According to rozema Bretz, Rozema exposed himself Dec. 20 while in The Chalkboard, 381 N. Randall Road. The Chalkboard sells educational materials and classroom supplies. This isn’t the first time

Rozema has been charged with public indecency. He was sentenced to two years in prison for exposing himself Sept. 28, 2008, to a customer at Pier One Imports on Randall Road in South Elgin. He also pleaded guilty to an October 2005 incident where he exposed himself to several female clerks at Linens n Things on Randall Road in Batavia. He had driven a cab to the store. According to court records, Rozema “twirled his pants over his head in front of several female clerks and ran back to his cab. Witnesses got the license plate number, tracing the defendant back to the cab company.”

8FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS charles “chuck” elmer Beckman Jr.: A visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at Moss Family Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Batavia Covenant Church, 1314 Main St. in Batavia. He will lie in state from 10 a.m. until the service at the church. Interment will be in West Batavia Cemetery. robert V. chasteen: A visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St. in West Chicago. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at First Baptist Church of Geneva, 2300 South St. in Geneva. Interment will be private.

• Wednesday, January 23, 2013

ST. CHARLES – Terrance James Bernard, 67, died Jan. 22, 2013. He was born Oct. 8, 1945, in Chicago, to Marion (Duke) and Irene Bernard. On Feb. 3, 1968, Terrance married Pamella Niemiec, and together they shared 45 years of happiness. He was blessed with three children, Jeremy, KellyAnne and Jennifer, who loved their father dearly. After completion of his undergraduate and MBA from Northern Illinois University, Terrance worked for First National Bank of Chicago, later finishing his career with Caterpillar. He is survived by his loving wife, Pamella; son, Jeremy (Sara) Bernard; daughters, KellyAnne (Chuck Gerald) Bernard and Jennifer (Tom) Lorenzin; brother, Ronald Bernard; sister, Darlene (Jim) Mieszala; and grandchildren, Scout, Chase and Raylene. Terrance was loved by all and will be deeply missed. A visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles (corner of Routes 64 and 25). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20004. To leave an online condolence or remembrance to the family, visit the funeral home’s obituary page

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Internet freedom is not something to be taken lightly, as anyone who has tried to gain access to forbidden sites in China will tell you. The countries that would like to censor Internet content, including Russia, China, Iran and others, were eager to see their authority to do so etched into a United Nations treaty debated at a conference last month in Dubai. The United States and other nations committed to a free and open Internet refused to sign the treaty. It was a largely symbolic protest but the right thing to do. The World Conference on

International Telecommunications brought together 193 nations to consider revisions to principles last modified in the pre-Internet days of 1988. The principles govern the largely technical work of a specialized U.N. agency, the International Telecommunications Union. Much of the conference debate turned on whether the principles should be expanded to give national governments and the agency more voice in regulating the Internet. Those governments that hunger for more control are not paragons of freedom. China, which already maintains the world’s most pervasive Internet censorship machine, tightened its con-

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trols at year’s end, requiring users of social media to disclose their identities. Russia has been moving toward selective eavesdropping to tamp down dissent. The treaty debated in Dubai may not change anything they already are doing but could provide a veneer of political cover. The United States objected to a resolution appended to the treaty saying that “all governments should have an equal role and responsibility for international Internet governance.” Translation – let national governments get their hands on it. The United States has maintained that Internet governance should

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rest, as it does now, with a loose group of organizations, including the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, which manages domain names and addresses under contract with the U.S. Commerce Department. There are suspicions aplenty in the rest of the world that this is the equivalent of U.S. control – suspicions that should not be ignored. While the Internet cannot fall into the hands of those who would censor and restrict it, the United States should put more effort into remaking the current model so that it can serve what has become a global infrastructure. Ambassador Terry

Kramer, who headed the U.S. delegation in Dubai, was clear that a power grab by the repressive countries was a non-starter. “No single organization or government can or should attempt to control the Internet or dictate its future development,” Kramer said. The conference did serve to highlight broad, opposing camps over Internet freedom. After the United States pulled out, 89 nations signed the agreement, including Russia, China, Iran, Cuba and Venezuela. The blank screen of the Internet censor is not likely to disappear soon. A long and fateful battle looms for digital freedom.

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Geneva girls basketball has had to make offensive changes because of losing standout Michaela Loebel to a torn ACL, but still has managed a respectable season and the respect of the sidelined Loebel. PAGE 15

KaNElaND 43, SyCaMORE 42

Knights prevail in ﬁnal seconds Kaneland wins by 1 with David’s buzzer-beater

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Kaneland’s Drew David (4) drives to the basket during the first quarter Tuesday in Maple Park. Kaneland defeated Sycamore, 43-42.

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MAPLE PARK — Drew David thought the shot was dead on when it left his hand. Down two points to Sycamore, Kaneland’s junior guard didn’t have much time – fewer than five seconds left in the fourth quarter – but caught a pass from Matt Limbrunner near the top of the key, got Spartans forward Devin Mottet to buy a pump fake, and let it rip. David’s shot fell right through the net, and the Knights, down nine points early in the second half, escaped with a 43-42 win Tuesday at the buzzer. “Drew just made a nice shot fake,” Kaneland coach Brian Johnson said. “We were lucky to get that last possession and make that last shot, because Sycamore played hard.” The plan wasn’t for the ball to be in David’s hands for the final play. Kaneland (11-6, 5-1 Northern Illinois Big 12 East)

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wanted to find Limbrunner in the post, where he had made a great impact during the second half. However, Limbrunner was surrounded by Spartans down low, and luckily for Kaneland, he was able to get the ball to David even though the Sycamore (10-8, 2-3 NI Big 12 East) defenders nearly tipped it away. “We were just going to try and get an easy layup because they were switching the whole game,” David said. “Their guys didn’t bite. The ball got tipped around and Matt finally got it. I just put the shot up. There wasn’t much time left so I didn’t really have a choice.” With the NI Big 12 East conference season more than halfway finished, the Knights still control their own destiny toward earning an outright title. Sycamore was the one team which had defeated Kaneland in league play, a reason David called the victory the biggest game of the season to this point. “They were the team we hadn’t beat yet. They kind of had a one-up on us, even though we were first in the conference,” David said. “We had to come out, we had to try stiffen our lead.”

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Saints’ title hopes dimmed by Sabres By KEVIN DRULEY

kdruley@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – Amanda Hilton emerged from the St. Charles East girls basketball team’s locker room Tuesday and greeted many of the players she had just seen. At that point, only the setting was different. Several Saints’ frustrated moods after a 62-53 loss to Streamwood persisted. While Hilton wasn’t a cut-up, her even-keel raised at least a few teammates’ chins as they visited with friends and family. Whether the Saints can similarly turn their fortunes in the Upstate Eight Conference River Division race remains to be seen, but they’re at least sporting resolve. “We never gave up, and that’s something about St. Charles East girls basketball. We never give up. We’ve come a long way this season, and, you know, we’re going to keep our heads high,” Hilton said. “We’ve still got Batavia. We’ve still got other games, and better yet, we still have the postseason, which we expect our team to go far.” That last part wasn’t an official concession of the conference title, although Saints coach Lori Drumtra later called the team’s biggest focus gearing up for the 4A regional it hosts next month. Streamwood (18-4, 8-1 UEC River) remained on course for the program’s first outright conference title in 25 seasons by responding to the Saints’ resilience with an efficient running game. East (12-11, 7-3) and Geneva (6-2 UEC River) are among the teams still in contention as the Sabres prepare to host the Vikings in a key game Friday. On Tuesday, the Saints fell behind by as many as 16 points in the second quarter, then took the lead just after halftime. When the Sabres surged to another doubledigit cushion in the fourth, the Saints drew close again, getting combo scoring from guards Hilton and Carly Pottle to come within 56-53, with

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St. Charles East’s Amanda Hilton goes up for a shot under Streamwood’s Hannah McGlone Tuesday night at St. Charles. Streamwood won, 62-53. 2:15 to play. At that point, the Sabres could rely on the fruits of their pressure and transition game, which forced the Saints into turnovers and fouls earlier in the half. Streamwood converted just six of its 12 free throws in the last 2:15, but the Saints’ struggles to score down the stretch made the lead stand up. “This one meant a lot to us, you know,” Streamwood senior guard Deja Moore said. “I saw all my teammates at school today. ‘You ready for today?’ Everyone was excited. We came out ready to play. We let them come back for a little bit, but [none] of us wanted to lose this game. We want to make history at Streamwood High.” Moore and Hilton shared high-scoring honors with 20 points apiece. Along with defense – often a 2-3 shadow zone with Moore following Hilton and the rest of the Sabres filling their spots – Streamwood’s versatility helped it create enough space to win.

Limited to three 3-pointers, Sabres senior wing Jessica Cerda still finished with 18 points by attacking and converting free throws, helping Streamwood to a 21 for 30 night from the foul line. Labeled “an absolute monster on the boards” by her coach, George Rosner, junior center Hannah McGlone contributed 19 points and 14 rebounds, often scoring on the back end of fast breaks. While Drumtra didn’t realize the free throw discrepancy until after the game – the Saints converted 4 of 6 attempts – she saw the team’s overall impatience on offense as the biggest difference. Pottle (14 points) and senior Laney Deckrow (six points, 11 rebounds) provided secondary scoring as East finished 23 of 66 from the field. “When we got close, the turnovers came and we started to rush it,” Drumtra said. “You’ve got to know that, OK, we’ve got the momentum here. Let’s make them play a

little defense. And we got into that running game. That was a little frustrating. I’m thinking just a couple more passes and the lane’s going to open up that much more. “But we weren’t doing that. I think the adrenaline was flying through our bodies and to slow it down a little bit probably would have been to our advantage.” McGlone notched a double-double in the teams’ first meeting last month, collecting 12 points and 13 rebounds as East struggled to defend her size in the half-court. The Saints counterattacked much as they have all season, using speed and pressure to key a 10-0, fourth-quarter run that allowed them to win by nine. Rosner vowed then that the Sabres would play truer to form in the rematch, being more careful with the ball and more sturdy under the boards. Both proved true, and the team will look to stay sound when it hosts Geneva. A few Vikings watched Tuesday’s game from the stands.

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PREP SCHEDULE TODAY Girls basketball: Geneva at Fenwick, 7 p.m. THURSDAY Boys basketball: Larkin at Batavia, 7:15 p.m.; Geneva at Elgin, 7:15 p.m.; Streamwood at St. Charles East, 7:15 p.m.; East Aurora at St. Charles North, 7:15 p.m. Wrestling: St. Charles East at DeKalb, 5:30 p.m.; Marmion vs. Oak Park-River Forest, 7 p.m.; East Aurora at St. Charles North, 7:15 p.m. Boys swimming: St. Charles East at Lake Park, 4:30 p.m.; Waubonsie Valley at St. Charles North, 5 p.m.

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

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JOel SHuMP

bOyS baSKeTball: ST. FRanciS 56, MaRMiOn 52

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Batavia • Senior • Wrestling Why Shump was selected: A 126-pound senior, Shump won each of his three matches at this weekend’s Upstate Eight Conference tournament to improve to 34-0 this season. Batavia senior 126-pound wrestler Joel Shump kept his season-opening unbeaten streak alive over the weekend, notching three falls in as many matches to win an Upstate Eight Conference title. The St. Charles Bank & Trust-Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week stands at 34-0 entering Friday’s home dual against Kaneland, the team’s final action before the state series begins next month. Chronicle sports reporter Kevin Druley caught up with Shump at the tournament. The following is an edited transcript:

Mickey Watson made finals at 195 [pounds] after extended time away with illness and injury. What did you see out of him in the room during the week? Everyone was kind of worried all week since he’s been out and everything that he would maybe struggle. He’s looked better than he has all season.

What’s your approach and mindset at tournaments like these after you’ve wrestled your final match? Just kind of relax. Hang out with the guys. Cheer on the guys that are still wrestling.

Other than the Kaneland dual [Friday], it’s all practices from conference to regionals, right? That’s right. We’re looking to make sure every single kid gets through to sectionals. That’s our goal right now, and that’s what we’re training for.

How about Jon Wagner [at 160], your other conference champion? Jon’s one of those kids who improves every week, so he can only get better from here.

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WHEATON – A short while after one of the most physically painful moments of his basketball career, St. Francis senior Jason Pisarski enjoyed one of the most gratifying plays he’s made as a Spartan. Pisarski’s steal and fastbreak layup with 40 seconds to go Tuesday proved the decisive moment in St. Francis’ 56-52 Suburban Christian Conference Blue win against Marmion. At the time, Marmion was clinging to a 52-51 lead. Pisarksi left the game howling in agony early in the fourth quarter when, in pursuit of a rebound, he instead crashed to the floor hard on his funny bone. But after receiving medical attention on the Spartans’ bench, Pisarski returned with his elbow wrapped tight in time to give the Spartans the jolt they needed. The 6-foot-4 wing said his entire arm was tingling in pain after the fall. “I didn’t know I’d be able to make a winning play [a few minutes later],” Pisarski said. “I’m just glad I was able to go back in the game.” After Pisarki’s go-ahead, run-out, Marmion sophomore Jordan Glasgow missed a medium-range jumper, and the Cadets sent Pisarski to the line. He made both free throws for a 55-52 Spartans lead with 21.7 seconds to go.

The Cadets’ Alex Theisen then tried a tying 3-pointer but it was well contested by the Spartans’ Matt Bonner, and it fell short, ending Marmion’s realistic hopes of pulling the upset. Marmion (6-14, 2-4 SCC Blue) gave St. Francis a bigger scare than in a nine-point home loss to the Spartans to open conference play. “We had the lead with a minute to go, but it was back and forth the last three, four minutes,” Cadets coach Ryan Paradise said. “I thought we took some quick shots that we didn’t need to take when we had the lead the first couple times, and then they bounced back. We ended up running some clock off, but they made a good play on the ball and got a breakaway layup, and that was the game.” St. Francis (14-2, 5-1 SCC Blue) is tied for first place in the conference with Wheaton Academy. “We didn’t play as well as we wanted to, but every game is going to be a battle, especially these conference games,” Pisarski said. The Cadets trailed, 44-40, to start the fourth quarter, but scored the first seven points of the quarter, capped by a go-ahead 3-pointer from junior Danny Bicknell. St. Francis reclaimed the lead at 49-48 on an inside bucket from reserve forward Killian Brown (11 points, six rebounds), who Spartans coach Bob Ward said might have played his best game of

the year. “He’s a strong kid and he complements [Kevin] McShea real well,” Ward said. “McShea’s a really strong defensive player, the type of kid who makes really good, sound judgments defensively and guards a good post kid. Brown is getting better in that area, but he has a lot of real strong, natural offensive abilities – what you saw tonight, getting that ball and just bulling it to the basket.” A driving basket by Glasgow put Marmion up, 50-49, but the Spartans’ Tim Zettinger answered with a successful drive of his own to see-saw the score back in the Spartans’ favor. Cadets junior Tyler Maryanski provided the final points of the night for Marmion with a layup to make it 52-51 Marmion with 1:34 to play. Glasgow (15 points) and Maryanski (14) led Marmion, while Zettinger (13), Pisarski (12) and Brown were the Spartans’ double figure scorers. Brown said Monday’s grueling workout prepared the Spartans to deal with a gritty Cadets squad Tuesday. “We had a three-hour practice [Monday], which not a lot of people had because it was Martin Luther King Day,” Brown said. “It’s all about mental toughness. We woke up early on a day we had off of school and we just came in and dug it out and practiced hard.”

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PREP ZONE Jay Schwab ACLs during the past two and a half seasons – twice in the case of Sidney Santos. Vikings reserve Erin Kozlow is nearing a comeback from her own ACL tear. “It’s definitely mindblowing but it’s also kind of bringing more awareness to it, which I think is good,” Loebel said. “Athletico is actually doing a presentation on ACL injuries and how to prevent that, which I think is great, because think of all of the injuries Geneva has had. It shows people there’s a way to [try and prevent it]. We need to try harder to prevent ACL injuries. It’s becoming such a common thing.” Loebel had surgery in mid-December and is undergoing physical therapy twice a week. She’s targeting a summer return to sports participation, meaning the injury will wipe out her junior soccer season in addition to basketball.

That’s cause for plenty of angst – hence the value of her support network. Loebel said Sidney Santos, a fellow junior, has been especially helpful as a sounding board. “We actually joke about it,” Loebel said. “It’s funny to joke about and not get too upset about it because if you get upset about it, it’s going to be a long six months.” The Vikings’ basketball coaching staff has given Loebel various assignments to keep her engaged, including helping orchestrate the team’s practice workouts. Naturally, Geneva would prefer Loebel be suited up as the ball-hawking, fleet-footed catalyst of the Vikings’ uptempo attack. Her loss looms large for a Geneva team that entered the season with realistic downstate ambitions. After some time to retool, Geneva coach Sarah Meadows opted to move 6-foot center Sidney Santos to point guard, the most substantial of the team’s lineup shifts necessitated by losing Loebel. The Vikings have man-

aged a respectable season despite’s Loebel’s absence – they enter the week 12-9 overall and one game behind first-place Streamwood in the Upstate Eight Conference River Division – but it’s hard to avoid wondering where Geneva would be with Loebel in the mix. Loebel, though, said that although she misses being on the floor, she’s been impressed by what she’s seen from her teammates, especially from Sidney Santos filling her shoes at the point. “I would have never thought that,” Loebel said. “Even though I always knew she could dribble and shoot – she had qualities a point guard could have, and a post … but I would have never thought she’d be our point guard, which she’s awesome at, but it’s still crazy to think about.” Loebel is talented enough to command college recruiting interest in both of her sports, though missing her junior year is an untimely setback. She hopes to be able to attend various college camps this summer, which

could help crystallize which sport she’ll be best suited to compete in collegiately. For now, Loebel remains open-minded. She still flipflops about which sport she prefers, depending on which is in season. Loebel will remain in basketball mode for at least one more month, hoping her teammates can continue to lift her spirits. She tries to do the same in return, regularly losing her voice while rooting the Vikings on from the bench. “With or without me, they’re still an amazing, hard-working team,” Loebel said. “When my team’s doing great, I’m doing great,” she added. “I love seeing them playing to their best. It just gets me so excited. Even though I’m not playing, I love seeing them perform so well. Seeing good basketball, it’s just fun to watch.”

• 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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editorial@kcchronicle.com AURORA – Is there anything Karly Tate can’t do? Every time her teammates needed a spark Tuesday against Aurora Christian, Tate was there to answer. As a result, Tate scored a game-high 22 points and the Rosary girls basketball team rolled to a 49-34 victory in a Suburban Christian Conference crossover matchup. “We’re working more as a team now than we ever have this season,” Tate said. “And I think that’s where the confidence is coming from. We know as teammates that we have each other’s backs.” Aurora Christian took an early 5-0 lead in the first 3:30 when Alyssa Andersen con-

nected for a 3-pointer from the left wing, but after a quick Rosary timeout, Tate took over. She scored all 11 of Rosary’s first-quarter points as part of an 11-2 run, and capped it off with her third 3-pointer of the period. The Royals (12-10) then extended their lead to 25-14 on a pair of free throws from Rachel Choice with 2:13 left in first half. Aurora Christian countered to close the gap to 25-18 with back-to-back baskets, but Tate finished off the half with a jumper and a near three-point play to give the hosts a 29-18 lead at the break. “Our seniors are stepping up in crucial times and we’ve really pushed them to carry this team throughout the season, and they’re doing

“We’re working more as a team now than we ever have this season. And I think that’s where the confidence is coming from. We know as teammates that we have each other’s backs.” Karly Tate

Rosary girls basketball player it right now,” Rosary coach Jessie Wilcox said. “We’re relying a lot on Madison [Richmond] at the point guard position and

she’s making a lot of great decisions that lead to points for Karly and the other players.” Rosary enjoyed a 40-24 lead at the end of the third period, but Aurora Christian didn’t go down without a fight. The Eagles battled their way back to trim the deficit to 40-30 on split free throws from Hannah Dean, then cut it to eight at 42-34 on two of three free throws from Alex Hultine. But a crucial technical foul on Aurora Christian’s bench after a questionable travel call led to a pair of free throws from Choice. The Royals then turned the game into a free-throw shooting contest in the final 1:36 and converted on three of six shots.

“I think we were out of sorts at times and they brought the pressure so they deserve a lot of credit,” Aurora Christian coach Jerry Tokars said. “We hung in there late and got it down to [eight] but they played well down the stretch.” Quincy Kellett added 13 points for Rosary while Richmond finished with five. Kirsten Madsen led Aurora Christian with nine points. “Any time that we were pressured early in the season it was what team are we going to see tonight?” Wilcox said. “But now we have grown so much in the last two months that we welcome pressure. We know now that pressure is a good thing and it opens other things up. That’s great to see.”

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Michaela Loebel had no shortage of places to turn for empathy – not just sympathy – in the aftermath of her torn ACL. The Geneva junior basketball and soccer standout tore her right ACL during the Vikings girls basketball team’s fourth game of the season in November, depriving Michaela Geneva of one Loebel of the most athletic guards in the Upstate Eight Conference. Unfortunately, it was a familiar plight for many in Loebel’s inner circle. Loebel’s older sister, former Geneva soccer standout Alexa Loebel, also tore an ACL during her high school years. And Geneva girls basketball probably has been the hardest hit program in the area on the ACL front in recent years. Between Loebel and sisters Ashley and Sidney Santos, three of the program’s marquee players have suffered torn

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STC North girls basketball team’s defense dominates The KAnE COunTY CHROnICLE GLEN ELLYN – The St. Charles North girls basketball turned in a dominant defensive showing Tuesday as the North Stars beat Glenbard South, 41-24. Ahead seven points going into the fourth quarter, the North Stars (7-15) held the Raiders to three points in the

final eight minutes of the nonconference game. Freshman Morgan Rosencrants scored 12 points to pace North, eight of which coming in the fourth quarter. Another underclassman, sophomore Sam Novak, hit a trio of 3-pointers to aid the North Stars’ cause.

Aurora Central Catholic 42, Immaculate Conception 35: At

Aurora, ACC limited Immaculate Conception to 15 points through the first three quarters of a Suburban Christian Conference win. Lisa Rodriguez led the Chargers (10-11) with 14 points while Alex DeCraene added 10.

Burlington Central 54, Harvard 19: At Burlington, Cen-

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BOYS BASKETBALL Aurora Christian 64 Timothy Christian 62: At Elmhurst,

Johnathan Harrell (28 points) and Ryan Suttle (18) provided

the scoring punch as Aurora Christian scored a tight, nonconference victory. A 21 to 14 third-quarter run helped the Eagles (10-9) take a four-point lead entering the final period. “We passed the ball real well tonight, hit the open men, and we had guys knock down shots when they got the ball,” Eagles coach Pat McNamara said.

Limbrunner leads Knights Mooseheart win South Beloit tourney with 12 despite foul trouble • KnIGHTS Continued from page 11 David finished the game with five points. Limbrunner led the Knights with 12 despite sitting out much of the first half with foul trouble. John Pruett added 10 points for Kaneland. Sycamore’s leading scorers were Ben Niemann and Scott Nelson as both players finished with 12 points.

Spartans coach Andrew Stacy said it was Nelson’s best game of the season, by far. “That’s what we knew he was capable of doing,” Stacy said. “When he plays with that aggressive side, and looks to attack the boards and looks to score when he gets the ball to the post, he’s a big kid, so not many guys can match up with him. He did a great job carrying us that first half.”

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The Ramblers defeated East Dubuque on Monday, 48-45, to win the South Beloit Martin Luther King Tournament title. The win completed a 4-0 weekend for Mooseheart (13-5) in the tournament and marks the first trophy the team has won in Ron Ahrens’ five years of coaching the program.

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Kaneland’s Ty Carlson (front) is fouled by Sycamore’s Devin Mottet Tuesday during the first quarter in Maple Park. Kaneland defeated Sycamore, 43-42.

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Turf Room redefines local fine dining

NORTH AURORA – The Turf Room IS the destination. It’s not a pullover point for a quick bite between activities or a drive-by dining experience you try to squeeze into an hour before going someplace else. You come, you sit, you stay – and for as long as you like. The romantic atmosphere, extensive beer, wine and liquor list accompanied by beautifullyplated, colorful, eclectic American dishes create a safe haven for the stomachs of foodies and fine diners. No matter what you order here, chances are it’s going to be good. As Turf-Room virgins, my dining companions and I made the cardinal mistake of squeezing a reservation in at 6 p.m. on a Friday night before having to head to an 8 p.m. showing of Paramount Theatre’s “The Music Man.” We arrived around 5:30 p.m. to an already nearly-packed vicinity. Arriving early allowed the four of us to take advantage of the lounge area set with votive-topped, knee-height block tables sectioned off by groupings of leather couches and chairs that surrounded a thick stone fireplace. With the cold spell we’ve been experiencing, it’s not a bad place to warm up. My dining companions and I ordered a couple drinks to enjoy by the comfort of the fire before we were whisked away to our table. As we walked through the monstrosity of a restaurant, a timeworn race-track theme grew more evident. Candlesticks, gas-lit lanterns and blown-up horse-related news articles adorning wood-paneled walls gave the interior an old-timey, yet sophisticated feel. Saddles doubled as wall-art and thick protruding layered stone walls broke up the wood

VIEWS Mystery Diner paneling. We turned a corner near a walk-in wine cellar and ducked behind a red-velvet curtain to a seemingly clandestine room noticeably quieter and equally enticing. We were seated at a four-top in what is known as the Wine Bar. According to the Turf Room website, the wine bar features flights of wine and an additional 20 wines by the glass. It also has a special tapas menu (wine bar only) that offers small plates to compliment the wine. You also have full range of the restaurant’s menu. In addition to the wine bar seating area, there are three dining rooms, a lounge and track room to tickle a foodie’s fancy. An eye-catching column on the menu – which resembled a newspaper – featured the Happy Day Beer and Wine specials for $4. Each weekday a different beer and wine varietal is featured. For example, Thursdays showcase The Black Magic brew and a glass of Cameron Hughes Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Calif. Happy-hour appetizers such as the Margarita Flatbread are also included for $4 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. during the week. We ordered the recommended Roman Shrimp and Artichoke Potstickers ($10.95) to start. Atop a neatly splayed line of sundried tomato coulis and lemon basil sour cream, were five sauteedshrimp-, marinated-artichoke-, scallion-, Parmesan- and ricottafilled potstickers. Before our potstickers arrived, diners received a small

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A lounge-area of the Turf Room in North Aurora creates an idyllic setting for pre-dinner drinks. sampling – complements of the chef – of cucumbers, blue cheese and a beet puree (meant to be mixed together) to be spread atop a slice of warm bread. The complementary dish served as a delicious surprise and gave us an inkling for what we could expect from the meal ahead. The soups are normally specially made and changed out often, so I went with a menustaple – a cup of Lobster Bisque ($5.95). Delicate, creamy and rich, the bisque also came with a triangle wedge of toasted bread to incorporate a little crunch. The excess bread still taking refuge in the basket made great morsels for dipping. For my main course, I

ordered spinach- and cheesefilled tomato Tortellini ($15.95) with chicken breast in creamy pesto sauce and topped with a goat-cheese cap. Yet another rich dish, but one of the best pesto pastas I’ve had the privilege to enjoy. Another dining companion ordered the Filo Chicken ($16.95) entree – a pastry-wrapped grouping of balsamic marinated chicken, bacon, scallion, water

chestnut, honey-sticky rice and spinach over roasted red pepper mashed potato in an almonddusted balsamic vinaigrette sauce. A seemingly random queue of ingredients elicited a “10” (on a one to 10 scale) from the fussy foodie who joined our ranks that evening. Another dining companion ordered the Salmon ($19.95). The herb-crusted salmon sat atop a layering of green beans, spinach, squash, portabella mushroom, mashed potato, roasted red pepper and a caper shallot beurre blanc. My final dining companion, with a verve for spiciness, ordered the Jumbalaya ($14.95). A pasta dish that proved delicious but packed a powerful punch, and rendered my companion too overtaken by its fiery flavors to finish. Throughout dinner, forkfulls of food flew across the table skimming each plate before finding its rightful home – my mouth. I tried everything that night, and as I suspected EVERYTHING tasted great. My experience at the Turf Room reminded me of what it feels like to be living in a city that serves some of the best food in the world. And better yet, that you don’t even have to go that far to get it.

• The Mystery Diner is an employee at the Kane County Chronicle. The diner’s identity is not revealed. The diner visits different restaurants and then reports on the experience.

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Newspaper Enterprise Association TOdAY – If you want more out of life, it’s extremely important to elevate your sights in the year ahead. Additionally, no one should have to tell you that it takes hard work to make things happen. AQUARiUs (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – You won’t have to be told that duties that require your immediate attention should be given top priority. Sweeping them under the rug wouldn’t give you any peace. PisCEs (Feb. 20-March 20) – A convivial atmosphere will help immensely if there is some kind of business matter that needs to be discussed with others. Find a pleasant, social setting in which to talk things out. ARiEs (March 21-April 19) – Because you’re usually such an upbeat person, merely going along with things could make you look as if you’re down in the dumps. You won’t be – you’ll just be in a quiet mood. TAURUs (April 20-May 20) – Listen attentively to someone who always has something new to share. If you retain what you hear, chances are you’ll later find some effective ways to put it to use. GEMini (May 21-June 20) – It’ll pay to focus on endeavors that could enhance your material security. There are likely to be several constructive steps you can take if you’re willing to take action. CAnCER (June 21-July 22) – It’s OK to spend some time on the advancement of one of your primary interests, even if you have to break plans with another. lEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – The best way to achieve a critical objective is to keep a low profile. You need to pursue your intentions as unobtrusively as possible. ViRGO (Aug. 23-sept. 22) – Because friends will sense your concern for them is genuine, they’ll appreciate your efforts on their behalf. Sincerity is the key to a harmonious relationship. liBRA (sept. 23-Oct. 23) – An objective that you couldn’t achieve in the past looks like it can be attained, mostly because this time you’re likely to be more flexible and tenacious in your efforts. sCORPiO (Oct. 24-nov. 22) – You’re likely to find out that some knowledge you recently acquired can benefit a close friend as much as it does you. Be sure to share it openly and honestly. sAGiTTARiUs (nov. 23-dec. 21) – Your instincts regarding a commercial matter are likely to be a shade sharper than usual. Follow your impulses, but be sure to use plenty of logic as well. CAPRiCORn (dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Try to avoid an acquaintance who always takes it upon him or herself to make decisions for everybody. You’re not likely to have too much patience for this kind of behavior.

Inaugural balls give Obama fans chance to party By MAnUEl ROiG-FRAnZiA and MOniCA HEssE The Washington Post

WASHINGTON – The enormity of the occasion met the enormity of the room. Like, wowza. What a room! Acres of concrete floor at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center to sashay across in gowns and heels, to clippity-clop around in tuxes and shiny dress shoes. All in search of that special “I-was-there” moment, an inauguration night when a city consumed by its quarrels stopped its sniping for a few, and just smiled. In this age of austerity, President Barack Obama trimmed the fat off the inauguration festivities, slimming down from the 10 balls he attended for his first inauguration to the two official galas he attended Monday night for his second inauguration. But it’s not like he slummed it, not with Alicia Keys on stage at the piano in that red backless dress. “I just wanted it to be me and you,” Keys cooed to the crowd. And, you know, thousands seem to believe her. “Obama’s on firrrrrre!” she sang. Oh, yeah. Not slumming it at all. Not with Jennifer Hudson serenading the president and the first lady as they slow-danced to “Let’s Stay Together.” And yes, America, Jennifer belts out that one better than Barack, at least better than he did last year when he gave it a go at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. The president got big cheers, but the crowd at the Commander in Chief’s Ball really lost it when he confided that “I’ve got a date with me.” His date-for-life, Michelle Obama, strode out in an anklelength ruby-colored chiffon dress by Jason Wu, the same fashion designer who became a megastar when the first lady wore his white, single-shoulder gown to the inauguration balls four years ago. “She inspires me every day,” the president told the crowd. Midway through their solo dance turn, the first couple parted, and each spun for the crowd for a few moments with a service member in uniform. The first lady got a peck on the cheek from the serviceman when they were through. The guests at these sorts of things always need a little nudging. The Voice over the speakers gave instructions, as

Washington Post photo by Nikki Kahn

President Barack Obama and First lady Michelle Obama attend the inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, d.C., on Jan. 21. The First Couple swayed to Al Green’s “let’s stay Together,” performed live by Jennifer Hudson. simple as “A.B.C”: “We don’t want you standing around!” the Voice said. “This is an official celebration!” Still, the best moves were for prime spots near the stage – iPhones and Droids at the ready. Everyone looking for their own image, captured in pixels. Just for them. Before the A-listers took the stage, the crowd contented itself with recorded stuff. Madonna in the house, digitally. The best of the 1990s – it’s the deejay from your cousin’s wedding! “They threw this party for us,” declared Greg Gershuny, who is celebrating the halfway point of his first year of marriage to his wife, Jessica. He had an old top hat knocking around the house and decided to whip it out tonight. “I figured, if there was ever any place that it would be OK to wear a top hat, this was it.” Gershuny volunteered in Obama’s first term and went to the youth ball four years ago. He’s all grown up now. But the food, maybe not so much. The munchies tilted more toward a summer camp vibe than a Michelinstarred joint. Three kinds of pretzels ... and a pretzel blend! Also: Cheez-Its. Over at the far end of the airplane

hangar, er, ballroom, a large plot of land has been partitioned off for special guests. Between the panels, the regular guests can spot white sofas, gold tablecloths, tea candles. And the special guests are ... ? Whoever, they appear to be feasting on the same Cheez-Its as everyone else. Bryan Brokmeier, who traveled here from New York for the ball, said it wasn’t quite what he expected. He thought there would be “less concrete on the floor, something other than Cheez-Its” to eat. “Did you notice there weren’t any chairs?” one woman said to a friend. “I guess we’re expected to stand the entire night!” Stargazing was the crowd-sourcing sport of choice. But not an easy sport, not on an evening when the VIPs were less overt than on, say, a typical White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. “Is that Queen Latifah?” one woman asked. (It’s not). “Is that Keith Urban?” another asked. (Nope!) Who was here? Richard Schiff (Toby from “The West Wing”) – but isn’t he always? – and Matthew Lesko, a.k.a. the Question Mark man, wearing one of his trademark suits and gamely posing for pictures with fans. When the guests weren’t ogling, ahem, stars or eating Cheez-Its, there were trinkets to accumulate. Presidential golf balls for 25 bucks, a $50 official inaugural medal, $10 presidential shot glasses. The official Inaugural Ball was split over separate floors, the better to accommodate about 40,000 guests. And one was decidedly swankier than the other. At the elite level, there were fewer people, more carpeting, and penne al pomodoro instead of pretzels. And ... Al Franken. On a night with few real highlights – no president and first lady doing the bump this time – the poor cable networks were left to replay “Obama’s on firrrrre!!” enough times to make a viewer want to scream, “Put out the fire!”

• Katharine Boyle, Jason Horowitz, Maura Judkis, Cara Kelly, Marie Elizabeth Oliver, Robert Samuels, Emily Wax and Dan Zak contributed to this report.

Dear Abby: I am 21 and I have

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips from early childhood. But it’s even more important to learn to express anger in ways that are constructive rather than destructive. Punching a wall falls into the latter category and can result in injury to you and possibly the wall, as you found out. If it is channeled in the right direction, anger can be a positive emotion. Uncontrolled, or suppressed, it can be extremely harmful and even a killer. The challenge that everyone faces is how not to deny the feeling but to express the anger – or diffuse it – in ways that are productive. In a situation like yours, saying out loud in a controlled manner that something has made you angry can be like releasing steam from a pressure cooker. It’s certainly more productive than making a bullying gesture; hitting a wall with your fist implies that the next punch might land on the

• Write Dear Abby at www. dearabby.com.

Skin tags aren’t dangerous, just unsightly Dear Doctor K: I have skin tags under my armpits. Are they dangerous? How can I remove them? What can I do to keep them from coming back? Dear Reader: I’ve had many patients ask me the same question. They’ve just noticed this little ball of skin sticking out from someplace on their body, and of course they’re concerned it could be cancer. Fortunately, it’s not, and it never will be. Skin tags are common; about a quarter of all people develop them. Usually when you first notice a skin tag, it’s actually been there for some time, slowly growing. A skin tag is a soft, skin-colored growth. Skin tags typically appear as people age. A skin tag at first may appear as a tiny, soft bump on the skin. Over time, it grows into a flesh-colored piece of skin that hangs from the surface of the skin on a thin piece of tissue called a stalk. It’s easy to move or wiggle a skin tag back and forth. Skin tags probably develop in response to irritation. That’s why they appear most often in skin folds of the neck, armpits, torso, beneath the breasts or in the groin

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff region – areas where the skin tends to get irritated. These areas often generate multiple skin tags during a person’s lifetime. Get rid of one, and a new one may start next year. Many people develop multiple skin tags, and a tendency to develop skin tags may run in families. They often develop after weight gain or pregnancy. Sometimes skin tags that develop during pregnancy grow smaller after the baby is delivered. There is no way to prevent them. A skin tag is painless. However, it can become irritated if it is rubbed a lot or if it is twisted on its stalk. That irritation is probably the most common reason that people want them removed. Skin tags are permanent growths unless you have them taken off. Doctors usually remove skin tags with sharp scissors or a sharp blade. Less commonly, doctors remove them by freezing

or burning them off at the stalk. Bleeding can be stopped with a chemical (aluminum chloride) or electric (cauterizing) treatment. Now that you know what skin tags look like, and that they are not cancer, please understand that not every bump on the skin is just a skin tag. If you notice that a skin growth is too firm to be wiggled easily, is a different color than surrounding skin, is multicolored, or has raw or bleeding areas, ask your doctor to examine it. It could be skin cancer. Even after examining it, your doctor may not be sure and may want to do a biopsy. Cancers can be identified with certainty only by looking at them with a microscope. Because skin tags are only a cosmetic concern, not a medical problem, most health insurance plans won’t pay for their removal. But if you find them unsightly, you do have options to have them taken off.

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

Dr. Wallace: My boyfriend and his buddies are insane drivers. Sometimes they race on the Santa Monica Freeway at speeds up to 95 miles per hour! I have informed Mario that I refuse to ride with him when he and his friends drag race. Secretly, I hope that the highway patrol catches all of them when they’re racing. Even though Mario is out of control when he is behind the wheel, he behaves himself the rest of the time. Is there anything I can do to make him stop racing? I fear for his life and the lives of innocent drivers and passengers in other cars. – Angel, East Los Angeles, Calif. Dear Angel: Have Mario read the following description from a Southern California newspaper of a crash that took the lives of five teens several years ago. If this doesn’t impress him, nothing will: “Five teens were killed instantly when their automobile went out of control and plunged down a 75-foot embankment. A spokesman for the California Highway Patrol said the victims were trying to catch up to two cars in front of them filled with their friends. Witnesses told police that all three cars were weaving in and out of traffic at speeds up to 100 mph on a Southern California freeway. “After the crash, the two lead cars stopped. When the officers approached, one of the drivers shouted, ‘I guess we all really screwed up!” Most young people feel they are invincible and fail to grasp that reckless behavior can have tragic consequences. Young people are just as mortal and just as subject to the laws of physics as the

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace rest of us. And they die in large numbers because they take foolish risks behind the wheel. Dr. Wallace: I am a very good student, and my goal is to become a trial lawyer. I will graduate from prep school this coming spring and will be attending Princeton University. But before I commence my university studies, I’d like to take a year off and do some traveling in Europe with two of my best friends. My parents are not thrilled about this idea. They think that a year away from studies will cause me to be rusty when I reach Princeton. Did you enter college the same year you graduated from high school? – Corey, Deerfield, Mass. Dear Corey: Taking time away from studies and using the time to travel could be very valuable to your personal growth. It’s important that young people acquire worldly knowledge as well as book knowledge. And taking a break between high school and college is starting to become popular. According to a UCLA study, about 70,000 college students have taken time off before entering college. After high school, I wound up taking a three-year break from formal education. I joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean War. Then I entered Knox College and graduated four years later. • Write Dr. Wallace at rwallace@galesburg.net.

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an anger problem. Sometimes when my friends, roommates or my boyfriend do something that annoys me, I feel so mad that I can’t concentrate on anything I have to get done. I’m having that problem right now because one of my roommates was mean to me tonight. I think I’m owed an apology, but I know I won’t be getting one. I can’t talk to her. I know if I do I’ll just feel worse and we won’t get anywhere. I can’t even concentrate on writing my paper because I’m so ticked off! Is it normal to get this mad? How can I control my anger better? Taking a deep breath and counting to 10 just makes me feel angrier. I’d feel better if I punched the wall, but the last time I did that I bruised my fist. Do you have any guidelines? – Consumed By Anger in Herndon, Va. Dear Consumed By Anger: Anger is a normal emotion. Everybody has experienced it at one time or another. Most people have been trained to suppress anger

person who pushed your buttons. In my booklet “The Anger in All of Us and How to Deal With It,” I offer many suggestions that can help you manage your emotions in a more constructive way. It can be ordered by sending your name and mailing address, plus a check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds), to Dear Abby – Anger Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are included in the price. Please understand how important it is that you learn to manage and channel your emotions more constructively than you currently do. Step one in managing your anger is to recognize that the emotion is building before you lose control or become so angry that you can’t concentrate on what is most important right now – and that is your academic studies. I know that if you learn to manage and control your anger, you will benefit greatly as you move forward in life. I have faith in you!

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In “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” Commander Deanna Troi said: “Higher emotions are what separate us from the lower orders of life. Higher emotions ... and table manners.” This week we are looking at defenders leading high or low cards from various holdings. The general principle is to lead low from length when you have at least one honor in that suit. With no honor, you lead an unnecessarily high card. But, as I mentioned yesterday, the most common exception occurs when you lead partner’s suit. Then, if you have not supported that suit, giving length information is more important than strength information. In this example, what should West lead against two spades when he has or has not raised hearts? Should West bid two hearts? It is a borderline decision. The pluses are showing support and some values, and perhaps making North’s rebid more awkward. The minuses are the scant values and the lack of a heart honor; if North becomes the declarer, East might make a losing heart lead. If West has not supported hearts, he should lead the three: low from length. But if he has raised, he should start with the nine: top of nothing. Moving on, how can EastWest defeat two spades? The defenders must take two hearts, two diamonds and two clubs. And this requires getting the diamond tricks established before South can discard a diamond from the dummy on his heart jack. East should win the first trick and shift to the diamond queen, which is easier to find when West has raised hearts and led the nine to deny an honor.

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“Teddy letting himself out” Photo By: busterp

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Entry level manufacturing position for a small metals co. Lyon Industries, South Elgin Call 847-841-7716

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DRIVERS NEEDED - PART TIME South Elgin company has 4 part time positions to fill. Minimum of two days a week, up to 5 when in season. Same day return trip. NonCDL Class C license required. Apply at: 1050 Center Dr, South Elgin. 847-695-1500 ask for Dave x104

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DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center has a full time position available for a Restorative Nurse. Individual is responsible for assessment, planning and implementation of restorative and safety programs for residents in skilled long-term care facility. Position requirements: RN licensure; long-term care or rehab experience; solid assessment skills; excellent interpersonal & supervisory skills; MDS experience a plus. Excellent benefits Retention bonus Uniform allowance Contact Administrator or Director of Nursing at: canderson@dekalbcounty.org OR jprall@dekalbcounty.org

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LOST:BLACK & WHITE CAT Lost: Black and White cat in Saint Charles. He is on the smaller size and has a black MOUSTACHE. He is timid and probably will not go up to anyone. He was lost near Dean and Fifteenth Streets in Saint Charles. Reward $50. Call Jenny 630-401-7554 or Jenjen7292@aol.com Having a Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation or Event Coming Up? Share It With Everyone by Placing a HAPPY AD!

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DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center has part time positions available for RNs / LPNs on the: Day shift (6:45am-3:00pm) & Evening shift (2:45pm-11:00pm).

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on September 21, 2012; Patrick Perez, Sheriff, 37W755 Il. Rt.38 Ste. A, St Charles, IL 60175, will on February 21, 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 5 Plum Court, Sleepy Hollow, IL 60118 Permanent Index No.: 03-28277-008 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 $407,120.46. 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. I502180

09-019082 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, GENEVA, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF AEGIS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-4 PLAINTIFF, -vsATHENA DELEONARDIS; JOSEPH DELEONARDIS; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, (Published in the Kane County INC.; Chronicle, January 23, 30 & JanDEFENDANTS uary 6, 2013.) 09 CH 2485

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ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DIS11-053212 CHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RE16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS KANE COUNTY, GENEVA, ILLINOIS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA- THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON TIONAL ASSOCIATION YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN PLAINTIFF, ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DIS-vsCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. PATRICIA M. TAYLOR; STATE BANK I497276 OF GENEVA, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED AU- (Published in the Kane County GUST 20, 1994 AND KNOWN AS Chronicle, January 9, 16 & 23, TRUST NO. 781; FIFTH THIRD 2013.) BANK F/K/A OLD KENT BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONPUBLIC NOTICE RECORD CLAIMANTS DEFENDANTS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 11 CH 2184 SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Public Notice is hereby given FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter CORPORATION, AS RECEIVER FOR on August 10, 2012; Patrick PLATINUM COMMUNITY, BANK, Perez, Sheriff, 37W755 Il. Rt.38 Plaintiff, -v.Ste. A, St Charles, IL 60175, will on January 31, 2013 at 9:00 AM, U.S. BANK NA, SUCCESSOR TO at Kane County Judicial Center, PARK NATIONAL BANK, SUCCES37W755 Route 38, St. Charles, SOR TRUSTEE TO CARDUNAL SAVIllinois 60175 Courtroom JC100, INGS BANK FSB AS TRUSTEE UNsell to the highest bidder for cash DER TRUST AGREEEMENT DATED (ten percent (10%) at the time of MAY 11, 1999 KNOWN AS TRUST sale and the balance within twenty- NUMBER 98-114, LAND-TEK MAfour (24) hours), the following de- CHINE TOOL SALES, INC., AN ILLIscribed premises situated in Kane NOIS CORPORATION, MICHAEL A. LAND, PAMELA J. LAND, PRAIRIE County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to gen- LAKE INDUSTRIAL PARK ASSOCIAeral taxes, special assessments or TION, AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFspecial taxes levied against said IT CORPORATION, PRAIRIE LAKE real estate and any prior liens or INDUSTRIAL CONDOMINIUM ASSO1st Mortgages. The subject property CIATION, AN ILLINOIS NOT-FORis offered for sale without any repre- PROFIT CORPORATION, UNKNOWN sentation as to quality or quantity OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Upon the sale being held and Defendant 11 CH 4124 the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBSale will be issued and/or a Certifi- LIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that cate of Sale as required, which will pursuant to a Judgment of Forecloentitle the purchaser to a deed sure and Sale entered in the above upon confirmation of said sale by cause on July 3, 2012, the Sheriff of Kane County will at 9:00 AM on the Court. Said property is legally described February 21, 2013, at the Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 as follows: Commonly known as 33W596 Route 38, Room JC 100, Saint Charles, IL, 60175, sell at public Hub Road, Wayne, IL 60184 Permanent Index No.: 09-12- auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the follow100-011 ing described real estate: Improvements: Commonly known as 165 Residential Structure UNKNOWN PRAIRIE LAKE ROAD, SUITE H, East Units UNKNOWN Dundee, IL 60118 Property Index Bedrooms UNKNOWN No. 03-13-475-031-0000 The Garage UNKNOWN real estate is improved with a conBathrooms UNKNOWN dominium. The judgment amount Other UNKNOWN was $363,710.84. Sale terms: The property will NOT be open 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the for inspection prior to the sale. The judgment amount was auction; the balance, including the $243,364.83. Prospective pur- Judicial sale fee for Abandoned chasers are admonished to check Residential Property Municipality the court file and title records to ver- Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of ify this information. $1 for each $1,000 or fraction Jonathan Kaman thereof of the amount paid by the Fisher and Shapiro, LLC purchaser not to exceed $300, in Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject propBannockburn, IL 60015 erty is subject to general real estate Attorney No: 6307894 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COL- taxes, special assessments, or speLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA- cial taxes levied against said real TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED estate and is offered for sale without FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without re-

q y course to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C. , 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 444-9300. I500248

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"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLSmall Furnished BR SOUTH ELGIN LARGE 2BR Batavia (Published in the Kane County LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMAon Fox River. Satellite TV, (Published in the Kane County S. E. Schools, A/C, gar. NO PETS. non-smoking. $100/wk + deposit. Chronicle, January 16, 23 & 30, TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED PUBLIC NOTICE 2013.) Chronicle, January 16, 23 & 30, $850 + utilities. 630-841-0590 Bachelor house. 630-246-0575 FOR THAT PURPOSE" 2013.) W12-3209 St. Charles 1 Mo Free Rent! "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLPUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Shared bath & kit, $110-120/wk. LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA16TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT W/D, incl utilities, Wi-Fi, no pets. TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLNo smoking. 630-232-7535 FOR THAT PURPOSE" COUNTY DEPARTMENT, LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMAW12-3413 CHANCERY DIVISION TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED BIG ROCK, 29 ACRE FARM South Elgin. 1BR. Ground floor. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Bank of America, N.A.; FOR THAT PURPOSE" House, barn & outbuildings Off street parking. A/C, Heat, Water, 16TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT KANE Plaintiff, W12-2454 on Jones Rd., 60541. Elec, Appls incl. $600/mo+sec St. Charles. Large 2BR, 1BA COUNTY, ILLINOIS VS. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Absolutely priced to sell, $395,000 dep. App required. No smoking or Apt to share. Cable, Pool. COUNTY DEPARTMENT, Michael H. Gotter, III a/k/a Michael 16TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Mike, 630-918-1795. $500/mo+utils. pets. 847-695-3341 CHANCERY DIVISION Henry Gotter, III; Julie Ann ShanKANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 630-549-0071 Check us out online non; Timber Trails Unit 4 CondoBank of America, N.A.; COUNTY DEPARTMENT, St. Charles - Newly Renovated minium Association; Wells Fargo Plaintiff, www.KCChronicle.com CHANCERY DIVISION Studio - $450 + utilities. VS. Bank, National Association; Bank of America, N.A.; 1BR - $650 + utilities. Having a Birthday, Macel Campbell AKA Macel S. Defendants. Plaintiff, 630-841-0590 Campbell; Timber Trails Unit 7 Anniversary, Graduation 12 CH 2514 VS. or Event Coming Up? Anthony S. Borecky; Michelle NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF Condominium Association; Baxter St. Charles 1330 W. Main St. St. Charles Credit Union; REAL ESTATE Borecky; Timber Trails Unit 4 Con3rd floor, 1bedroom, recently Defendants. Share It With Everyone by MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE dominium Association; Off/Ware Space remodeled. Oak floors, cat OK. 12 CH 2533 Placing a HAPPY AD! NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Defendants. 1,568sf - 19,000sf. $815 includes heat, hot water pursuant to a judgment heretofore NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF 12 CH 2508 Docks/Drive-Ins & cooking gas. Broker Owned. REAL ESTATE NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF entered by the said court occurred Aggressive Move-In Package 630-688-7124 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE in the above entitled cause, Patrick REAL ESTATE 630-355-8094 B. Perez, Sheriff of Kane, Illinois, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ST. CHARLES 1st MO FREE! www.mustangconstruction.com NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that will on February 28, 2013, at the pursuant to a judgment heretofore pursuant to a judgment heretofore hour of 09:00 AM at Kane County entered by the said court occurred Lrg 1BR $769, Lrg 2BR from entered by the said court occurred Judicial Center, 37W777 Route in the above entitled cause, Patrick Kane County Chronicle $829/mo. Incl heat, water, cook- Questions about your subscription? B. Perez, Sheriff of Kane, Illinois, 38, St. Charles, IL 60175, Room We'd love to help. Classified in the above entitled cause, Patrick ing gas, Appliances & laundry. Call 800-589-9363 877-264-2527 B. Perez, Sheriff of Kane, Illinois, JC 100, sell at public auction to will on February 21, 2013, at the 630-584-1685 will on February 21, 2013, at the hour of 09:00 AM at Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, St. Charles, IL 60175, Room JC 100, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described “You got the drive, We have real estate in the said judgment HELP WANTED LEGAL SERVICES ADVERTISING mentioned, situated in the County the Direction” OTR Drivers of Kane, State of Illinois, or so APU Equipped Pre-Pass SERVICES DRIVERS

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y hour of 09:00 AM at Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, St. Charles, IL 60175, Room JC 100, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Kane, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 473 Telluride Drive, Gilberts, IL 60136 PIN: 02-25-326-031 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W123413. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: SFH. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 (Published in the Kane County W12-3413 Chronicle, January 23, 30 & Jan- pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I499302 uary 6, 2013.)

p the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Kane, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 278 Evergreen Circle, Gilberts, IL 60136 PIN: 02-25-378-021 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W123209. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: Single family home. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 (Published in the Kane County Fax: 312-572-7823 Chronicle, January 16, 23 & 30, W12-3209 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com 2013.) I501516 much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 338 Evergreen Circle, Gilberts, IL 60136 PIN: 02-25-455-055 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W122454. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: Condo. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W12-2454 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I499300

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Kane County Chronicle / kcchronicle.com y 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 GENEVA, ELGIN, OFFICE / Attorney No: 6307894 WAREHOUSE, 1500 sf. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COL10x12 overhead door. LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMAFor sale/lease, $1200/mo. TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED Dearborn, 630-894-1277 ext 11 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. I502180

PUBLIC NOTICE 09-019082 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, GENEVA, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF AEGIS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-4 PLAINTIFF, -vsATHENA DELEONARDIS; JOSEPH DELEONARDIS; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; DEFENDANTS 09 CH 2485 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on September 21, 2012; Patrick Perez, Sheriff, 37W755 Il. Rt.38 Ste. A, St Charles, IL 60175, will on February 21, 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: LOT 5 OF SLEEPY HOLLOW MANOR, UNIT NO. 13, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH HALF AND THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN THE VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5 Plum Court, Sleepy Hollow, IL 60118 Permanent Index No.: 03-28277-008 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 $407,120.46. 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

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle, January 23, 30 & January 6, 2013.)

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

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, AS RECEIVER FOR PLATINUM COMMUNITY, BANK, Plaintiff,

-v.U.S. BANK NA, SUCCESSOR TO PARK NATIONAL BANK, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CARDUNAL SAVINGS BANK FSB AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEEMENT DATED MAY 11, 1999 KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 98-114, LAND-TEK MACHINE TOOL SALES, INC., AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION, MICHAEL A. LAND, PAMELA J. LAND, PRAIRIE LAKE INDUSTRIAL PARK ASSOCIATION, AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, PRAIRIE LAKE INDUSTRIAL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, AN ILLINOIS NOT-FORPROFIT CORPORATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendant 11 CH 4124 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 3, 2012, the Sheriff of Kane County will at 9:00 AM on February 21, 2013, at the Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, Room JC 100, Saint Charles, IL, 60175, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT H IN PRAIRIE LAKE INDUSTRIAL CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND: LOT 29 IN PRAIRIE LAKE INDUSTRIAL PARK FOURTH RESUBDIVISION IN KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS WHICH PLAT OF SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ''A'' TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED OCTOBER 29, 2003 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2003K192440; TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. Commonly known as 165 PRAIRIE LAKE ROAD, SUITE H, East Dundee, IL 60118 Property Index No. 03-13-475-031-0000 The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $363,710.84. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the has not t d $300 i

p by purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C. , 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 444-9300. I500248

KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Bank of America, N.A.; Plaintiff, VS. Anthony S. Borecky; Michelle Borecky; Timber Trails Unit 4 Condominium Association; Defendants. 12 CH 2508 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Patrick B. Perez, Sheriff of Kane, Illinois, will on February 21, 2013, at the hour of 09:00 AM at Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, St. Charles, IL 60175, Room JC 100, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Kane, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: UNIT 593-2 IN TIMBER TRAILS FOUR (4) CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE: PART OF CERTAIN LOTS IN TIMBER TRAILS UNIT 4, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 27, 2001 AS DOCUMENT 2001K124940, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED MARCH 1, 2002 AS DOCUMENT 2002K030381, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE (Published in the Kane County INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEChronicle, January 16, 23 & 30, MENTS, IN KANE COUNTY, ILLI2013.) NOIS. C/K/A: 338 Evergreen Circle, Gilberts, IL 60136 PUBLIC NOTICE PIN: 02-25-455-055 The person to contact regarding "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COL- information regarding this property LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA- is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite FOR THAT PURPOSE" 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any W12-2454 questions regarding this sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE should refer to file number W1216TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT 2454 Th t of th l CO OS

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PUBLIC NOTICE "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W12-3209 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Bank of America, N.A.; Plaintiff, VS. Michael H. Gotter, III a/k/a Michael Henry Gotter, III; Julie Ann Shannon; Timber Trails Unit 4 Condominium Association; Wells Fargo Bank, National Association; Defendants. 12 CH 2514 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Patrick B. Perez, Sheriff of Kane, Illinois, will on February 28, 2013, at the hour of 09:00 AM at Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, St. Charles, IL 60175, Room JC 100, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Kane, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: UNIT 588-5 IN TIMBER TRAILS FOUR CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE: PART OF CERTAIN LOTS IN TIMBER TRAILS UNIT 4, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 27, 2001 AS DOCUMENT 2001K124940, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED MARCH 1, 2002 AS DOCUMENT 2002K030381, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, IN KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 278 Evergreen Circle, Gilberts, IL 60136 PIN: 02-25-378-021 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W123209. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours.

The property is improved by: Single family home. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W12-3209 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I501516 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, January 23, 30 & January 6, 2013.)

y 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W12-3413 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I499302

NOW, THEREFORE, be it and it (Published in the Kane County is hereby ordained by the Board of Chronicle, January 16, 23 & 30, Trustees of the Mill Creek Water Reclamation District, Kane County, 2013.) Illinois, as follows:

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SECTION 1: Monthly DepreciaIN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE tion Reserve Charge. That Section 4 (e) of Ordinance Number 2012-01 SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT is hereby deleted and the following KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS is substituted therefor, instanter: 13 MR 55 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION REGARDING NAME CHANGE

Public notice is hereby given that on April 1, 2013, in Courtroom No. 110, of the Kane County Courthouse, 100 South Third, "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COL- Geneva, Illinois, at the hour of 9:30 LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA- A.M. or as soon thereafter as this TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED matter may heard, a Petition will be heard in said Courtroom for the FOR THAT PURPOSE" change of name of JOHN PATRICK W12-3413 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CHERRY to JOHN PATRICK 16TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT KANE MASTERS pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/21-101 et seq. COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, Dated January 15, 2013 at St. CHANCERY DIVISION Charles, Illinois. Bank of America, N.A.; Plaintiff, /s/ John P. Cherry VS. Petitioner Macel Campbell AKA Macel S. Campbell; Timber Trails Unit 7 (Published in the Kane County Condominium Association; Baxter Chronicle, January 16, 23 & 30, Credit Union; 2013.) Defendants. 12 CH 2533 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE ORDINANCE NUMBER 2013-02 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORentered by the said court occurred DINANCE NUMBER 2012-01 ESin the above entitled cause, Patrick TABLISHING RATES, FEES AND B. Perez, Sheriff of Kane, Illinois, CHARGES IN CONNECTION WITH will on February 21, 2013, at the THE USE OF THE WATERWORKS, hour of 09:00 AM at Kane County WASTEWATER RECLAMATION AND Judicial Center, 37W777 Route REUSE SYSTEMS OWNED OR OP38, St. Charles, IL 60175, Room ERATED BY, OR LOCATED WITHIN JC 100, sell at public auction to THE BOUNDARIES OF, THE MILL the highest bidder for cash, all and CREEK WATER RECLAMATION DISsingular, the following described TRICT real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Kane, State of Illinois, or so (the "Board of Trustees") of the Mill much thereof as shall be sufficient Creek Water Reclamation District to satisfy such judgment to wit: (the "District") previously adopted UNIT 638-1, IN TIMBER TRAILS Ordinance Number 2012-01 on UNIT SEVEN (7) CONDOMINIUM, January 17, 2012 ("2012 Rate BEING A PART OF THE SOUTH- Ordinance") establishing certain WEST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, rules, regulations, requirements, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RAGE 7 fees and charges ("User Charges") EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL in connection with the connection MERIDIAN, IN KANE COUNTY, ILLI- to and use of the wastewater reclaNOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT mation and reuse system (the THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY "Wastewater System") and the wa26, 2003 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER ter supply and distribution system 2003K33533, IN KANE COUNTY, (the "Water Supply System") ILLINOIS AND THEREAFTER RE- owned and operated by and locatPLATTED AND RECORDED ON AU- ed within the boundaries of, the GUST 19, 2003 AS DOCUMENT District (collectively, the "Systems"); NUMBER 2003K147659, IN KANE and COUNTY, ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 473 Telluride Drive, WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Gilberts, IL 60136 2012 Rate Ordinance provides that the Board of Trustees will annually PIN: 02-25-326-031 The person to contact regarding review the rates, regulations, fees information regarding this property and charges of the Systems; and is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite WHEREAS, Section 4(e) of the 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any 2012 Rate Ordinance established a questions regarding this sale monthly depreciation reserve should refer to file number W12- charge upon all users of the Distric3413. The terms of the sale are t's Systems in an amount equal to Cash. 10% at time of sale, with $8.00 per unit, provided that the the balance due within 24 hours. charge would terminate on January The property is improved by: SFH. 31, 2013 ; and The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees The real estate, together with all has reviewed the rates, regulations buildings and improvements there- fees and charges of the System in on, and tenements, hereditament relation to the financial condition of and appurtenances thereunto be- the District, including the deprecialonging shall be sold under such tion reserve charge, and finds that it terms. is necessary and in the best interest Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) of the District to continue the impoThe Wirbicki Law Group LLC sition of all of the rates, fees and charges under the 2012 Rate OrdiAttorney for Plaintiff

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harge nance, including the monthly depreciation reserve charge of $8.00 per unit, in order to maintain viable systems and future needs of the District depreciation reserve for capital expenditures.

"SECTION 4(e). In addition, a monthly depreciation reserve charge shall be charged to all users of the District's Systems in an amount equal to $8.00 per unit. The monthly depreciation reserve charge will be reviewed by the Board of Trustees on an annual basis." SECTION 2. Conflict. All ordinances or parts of ordinances or other rules and regulations of the District, which are in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed. SECTION 3. Severability. The invalidity of any section, clause, sentence or provision of this Ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other part of this Ordinance which can be given effect without such invalid part or parts. In the event that any part of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, such portion of this Ordinance shall be deemed severed from this Ordinance and shall not affect the remaining portions of the Ordinance which shall be given their full force and effect. SECTION 4. Ordinance in Force. Except as hereby amended by this Ordinance, Ordinance Number 2012-01 shall remain in full force and effect. This Ordinance shall be effective and in full force from and after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.

POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, ALONG A LINE FORMING AN ANGLE OF 56° 39'06" WITH SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, MEASURED CLOCKWISE THEREFROM, 363.0 FEET TO AN ANGLE IN THE EASTERLY LINE OF UNIT NO. 1, M.D.C. INDUSTRIAL PARK, BLACKBERRY TOWNSHIP, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THENCE SOUTHERLY, ALONG AN EASTERLY LINE OF SAID UNIT NO. 1, FORMING AN ANGLE OF 20°3O' WITH THE PROLONGATION OF THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE, MEASURED CLOCKWISE THEREFROM, 546.98 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID UNIT NO. 1, BEING ON THE CENTER LINE OF KESLINGER ROAD; THENCE EASTERLY, ALONG SAID CENTER LINE, 1453.05 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE NORTHERLY, ALONG SAID LINE AND THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER, 699.04 FEET TO SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE; THENCE WESTERLY, ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 1706.82 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN BLACKBERRY TOWNSHIP, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on January 22, 2013 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as MCP SERVICES located at 1605 Rita Ave., St. Charles, IL 60174. Dated: January 22, 2013.

/s/ John A. Cunningham Passed and adopted by the Kane County Clerk Board of Trustees of the Mill Creek Water Reclamation District of the The Board of Education has es- (Published in the Kane County County of Kane, State of Illinois on tablished a minimum selling price Chronicle, January 23, 30 & of Two Million Two Hundred Thou- February 6, 2013.) the 22nd day of January, 2013. sand Dollars ($2,200,000.00) for Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Absent: 0 Ab- this property. Other terms and conPUBLIC NOTICE staining: 0 Holding Office: 3 ditions of sale are contained in the Informational Brochure, Bidding InASSUMED NAME /s/ Donald J. Tegeler structions and Specifications which PUBLICATION NOTICE President, Mill Creek Water can be obtained by calling Ms. Reclamation District Batchelder at (630)897-8875. Public Notice is hereby given (Published in the Kane County The Board of Education reserves that on January 15, 2013 a certifithe right to waive irregularities in cate was filed in the office of the Chronicle, January 23, 2013.) the bids and in the bidding pro- County Clerk of Kane County, Illicess, to continue the sale from time nois, setting forth the names and PUBLIC NOTICE to time, to reject any or all bids and addresses of all persons owning, to take such other action as it conducting and transacting the NOTICE OF SALE business known as MOBILE WEBdeems in its best interests. MAKERS located at 202B Randall NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Road #6073, Elgin, IL 60121. on Wednesday, the 6th day of Dated this 17th day of January, March, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Central 2013 Dated: January 15, 2013. Time, the Board of Education of Geneva Community Unit School Dr. Kent Mutchler, Superintendent /s/ John A. Cunningham Board of Education Secretary District No. 304 will sell at public Kane County Clerk Geneva Community Unit School sale the following described real esDistrict No. 304 tate, to-wit: (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, January 16, 23 & 30, THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST (Published in the Kane County 2013.) QUARTER OF SECTION 1 AND THAT Chronicle, January 23, 30 & PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUAR- February 6, 2013.) PUBLIC NOTICE TER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE ASSUMED NAME THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DEPUBLICATION NOTICE SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMPUBLIC NOTICE MENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST Public Notice is hereby given CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST that on January 7, 2013 a certifiASSUMED NAME QUARTER; THENCE NORTHERLY, cate was filed in the office of the ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID PUBLICATION NOTICE County Clerk of Kane County, IlliSOUTHWEST QUARTER, 928.66 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF Public Notice is hereby given nois, setting forth the names and THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE CHICA- that on January 7, 2013 a certifi- addresses of all persons owning, GO AND NORTHWESTERN RAIL- cate was filed in the office of the conducting and transacting the ROAD COMPANY; THENCE EAST- County Clerk of Kane County, Illi- business known as NICODEM ERLY, ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY nois, setting forth the names and CREATIVE located at 1358 Chillem LINE, 959.64 FEET FOR THE addresses of all persons owning, Dr., Batavia, IL 60510.

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(hereinafter referred to as the "Approximately 28 Acre School Site"), located generally at the northwest corner of Keslinger Road and (Published in the Kane County Brundige Road in unincorporated Chronicle, January 16, 23 & 30, Blackberry Township, Kane County, 2013.) Illinois. In accordance with Section 5-22 of the Illinois School Code, the Board of Education will receive sealed bids until 2:00 p.m. Central Time on March 6, 2013, the date of sale. Said sealed bids are to be delivered to the Office of the Assistant Superintendent - Business Sen/ices, Geneva Community Unit School District No. 304, 227 North Fourth Street, Geneva, Illinois 60134. Immediately thereafter, all bids received will be opened and read. The Board of Education is scheduled to consider bids received and take any action it deems appropriate at a meeting to be held on Monday, March 11, 2013, at 7:00 p.m.

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800/935-5913

www.motorwerks.com

888-553-9036

www.martin-chevy.com

RAY CHEVROLET

AUTO GROUP GARY LANG KIA

River Rd & Oakton, • Des Plaines, IL

815-459-4000

888/794-5502

1107 S Rt. 31 between Crystal Lake and McHenry

130 Cedar Ave. • Lake Villa, IL

Route 120 • McHenry, IL

www.st-charles.mercedesdealer.com

BUSS FORD LINCOLN MERCURY

www.garylangauto.com

SUNNYSIDE COMPANY CHRYSLER DODGE

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

888/794-5502

FENZEL MOTOR SALES

AUTO GROUP GARY LANG SUBARU

225 N. Randall Road, St. Charles

BULL VALLEY FORD/MERCURY

www.clcjd.com

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

MARTIN CHEVROLET

888/800-6100

130 Cedar Ave. • Lake Villa, IL

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

www.gregoryautogroup.com

www.Knauzcontinentalauto.com

AUTO GROUP - GARY LANG 847/356-2530 www.gregoryautogroup.com GMC

ST. CHARLES CHRYSLER AUTO GROUP - GARY LANG DODGE JEEP 1611 East Main Street • St. Charles, IL CHEVROLET

www.piemontegroup.com

5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

GREGORY JEEP

847/356-2530

409 Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

877/226-5099

CALL FOR THE LOWEST PRICES IN CHICAGOLAND

770 Dundee Ave. (Rt. 25) • Dundee, IL 847/426-2000

105 Rt. 173 • Antioch, IL

815/459-7100 or 847/658-9050

847-234-1700

CRYSTAL LAKE JEEP

www.oharehonda.com

AL PIEMONTE CHEVROLET

ANTIOCH CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP www.antiochﬁvestar.com

888-538-4492

www.garylangauto.com

www.stcharlescdj.com

KNAUZ CONTINENTAL AUTOS

630/584-1800

AUTO GROUP - GARY LANG GREGORY CHRYSLER CADILLAC

www.garylangauto.com

(630) 513-5353

www.antiochﬁvestar.com

888/800-6100

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

1611 East Main Street • St. Charles, IL

MERCEDES-BENZ OF ST. CHARLES

www.zimmermanford.com

www.knauznorth.com

PAULY SCION

ST. CHARLES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP

800-628-6087

5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

BIGGERS MAZDA 847/628-6000

www.clcjd.com

CRYSTAL LAKE CHRYSLER

www.andersoncars.com

2950 N. Skokie Hwy • North Chicago, IL

1320 East Chicago Street The Mazda Machine on Rt. 19, Elgin, IL

105 Rt. 173 Antioch, IL

206 S. State Street • Hampshire, IL

888/794-5502

www.motorwerks.com

360 N. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

2525 E. Main Street St. Charles, IL 60174

847/683-2424

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

Barrington & Dundee Rds. • Barrington, IL

800 Dundee Ave. • East Dundee, IL

www.springhillford.com

407 Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

www.bussford.com

2145 S. Eastwood Dr. • Woodstock, IL

KNAUZ BMW

AUTO GROUP - GARY LANG BUICK

111 S. Rte 31 • McHenry, IL

www.oharehyundai.com

CALL FOR THE LOWEST PRICES IN CHICAGOLAND

BULL VALLEY FORD/ MERCURY

ROSEN HYUNDAI

800/407-0223

866/469-0114

1460 S. Eastwood Dr. • Woodstock, IL

www.bullvalleyford.com

771 S. Randall Rd. • Algonquin, IL

www.rosenrosenrosen.com

BUSS FORD LINCOLN MERCURY 111 S. Rte 31 • McHenry, IL

815/385-2000

BARRINGTON VOLVO MOTOR WERKS SAAB

200 N. Cook Street • Barrington, IL

800/935-5393

www.motorwerks.com

300 N. Hough (Rt. 59) • Barrington, IL

847/381-9400

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