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MOOT POINT? LOCAL SCHOOL OFFICIALS EXPECTED NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND WOULD CHANGE BEFORE 2014. PAGE 10

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Teacher Cecila Dunn works on writing with second-graders (left to right) Elizabeth Sidman, Alexis Schueler and Jackson Herra at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School in Elburn.

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GIESCHE BUILDING IN GENEVA FOR SALE

SAINTS FALL STC East boys basketball stumble in fourth, lose to Larkin in UEC River action. Page 16

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CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS

IN FOCUS A weekly feature by Sandy Bressner, photo editor at the Kane County Chronicle

• On page 25 of the Dec. 5 edition of the Kane County Chronicle, Marmion safety Jake Gallaher – a member of the Chronicle’s Football All-Area Second Team – was misidentiied. • A date on page 3 of the Dec. 5 edition of the Kane County Chronicle was incorrect. The date of the Colonial Cafe and Ice Cram Match Day is Dec. 14. See page 3 of today’s paper for additional details. The Chronicle regrets the errors. ••• Accuracy is important to the Kane County Chronicle, and we want to correct mistakes promptly. Call errors to our attention by phone, 630845-5355; email, editorial@ kcchronicle.com.

DID YOU WIN?

hess is one of those games that always has eluded me. I grew up in a family that played many games – board games, card games, word games – you name it. But chess was never one of

them. I had a quick tutorial from a friend once in college about the chess pieces and which ones can move which way – that the rook moves horizontally or vertically, that the

bishop moves diagonally, and so on. Well, this past Tuesday, the Geneva High School Chess Club hosted a chess night for families at the high school, and I watched a 5-year-old

teach a dad different strategies. It was awesome to see the teacher become the student, and it just proves it’s never too late to learn a new game.

– Sandy Bressner

8LOCAL BRIEFS Menards stores to serve as toy drive drop sites BATAVIA – Menards home improvement stores at 300 N. Randall Road in Batavia and at 825 S. Randall Road in Elgin are serving as toy drive drop sites. Drop boxes will be near the exit doors in the two stores to collect new and unwrapped presents from now through mid-December. Information is available at www.menards.com.

Hickory Knolls to host annual Winter Olympics ST. CHARLES – The Hickory Knolls Discovery Center’s third annual Winter Olympics will

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be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 5 at the center, 3795 Campton Hills Road, St. Charles. It is for those ages 6 and older, who will compete in snowshoe relays and other

games, then toast the “closing ceremonies” with hot chocolate. If the weather does not permit outdoor activities, the program will be indoors. Children must be accompa-

nied by an adult. The fee is $10 for residents and $15 for nonresidents. Registration is required at www. stcnature.org.

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Where did you grow up? Chicago Who would play you in the movie of your life? Whoopi Goldberg First job? McDonald’s As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to run hotels. I am a family teacher at Mooseheart now. A movie you’d recommend? “Waiting to Exhale” Favorite charity? Samaritan’s Purse What game show would you be on? “Family Feud” Favorite local restaurant? Bien Trucha in Geneva What is an interesting factoid about yourself? I am a family teacher to 10 boys and two girls at Mooseheart.

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South Elgin Lions Club to host fundraiser WHAT: The South Elgin Lions Club will host its third fundraiser for the club’s annual Christmas food and toy baskets drive for area needy families. The $10 a person event includes an all-you-can-eat buffet dinner (dine in or carry out). Kids 12 years old and younger eat free. WHEN: 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday WHERE: Wise Guys Pizzeria, 325 Randall Road, South Elgin

Community sing-along Saturday in Batavia WHAT: A community sing-along of Handel’s “Messiah” is set. It will be sponsored by Batavia STAGE. Nonsingers are welcome to sit in the audience. Donations will be accepted as admission. The suggested donation is $10. Proceeds will benefit theater students at Batavia High School and Rotolo Middle School. WHEN: 6 p.m. Saturday WHERE: Batavia Fine Arts Centre at Wilson Street and Western Avenue in Batavia

INFO: Visit www.BataviaSTAGE.org.

Colonial Cafe teams up with Salvation Army WHAT: Colonial Cafe and Ice Cream Match Day is set. On that day, Colonial will match donations made to Salvation Army red kettles in the Tri-Cities, Aurora, Naperville and Elgin, up to $20,000. Each family contributing will receive a treat. Bell-ringers will be in front of Colonial sites on that day, as well. Contributions from this third annual event will help support the programs and services offered at The Salvation Army Joe K. Anderson Community Center in St. Charles and The Salvation Army centers in Aurora and Elgin. WHEN: Dec. 14 WHERE: 1625 E. Main St., St. Charles, and at 552 Randall Road, St. Charles

Tickets available for ‘Mary of Nazareth’ WHAT: “Mary of Nazareth” will be shown and tickets, which are $8, can be bought at any of the host parishes.

WHEN: 4 p.m. Dec. 15 WHERE: Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles INFO: Tickets can be bought at Holy Cross (2300 Main St., Batavia), St. Gall (120 W. Shannon St., Elburn), St. John Neumann (2900 E. Main St., St. Charles), St. Patrick (6N491 Crane Rod, St. Charles), or St. Peter (1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva); or for $11 online at www.oshows.com.

Pancake Breakfast with Santa set for Saturday WHAT: The second annual Geneva Lions Club Pancake Breakfast with Santa is set. The cost is $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Those 5 and younger are free. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, juice, milk and coffee. WHEN: 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday WHERE: Geneva High School, 416 McKinley Ave., Geneva INFO: Visit www. genevalionsclub.org.

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Mooseheart resident Jenise Whitaker, 43, was at the Batavia Public Library when she answered nine questions for the Kane County Chronicle’s Brenda Schory.

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GENEVA

Giesche building for sale; owner looks to retire By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com GENEVA – After 38 years in downtown Geneva selling shoes, Giesche Shoes owner Gregory Giesche and his brothers are looking to retire. “My family has been selling shoes since 1892, and – before that – we were shoemakers,” Giesche said. “My two brothers and I – we’re all in our 60s. They don’t have children, and I have one daughter and she is not interested. So, it’s time to retire.” Giesche said if someone was interested, he would sell the business as well, but – if not – he would have a retirement sale once the building is sold. The 4,150-square-foot building at 21 N. Fourth St. was just listed for sale at $799,000 with Real Estate Consultants Inc. of Barrington. Giesche said the family at one time had six stores, but now have two. The other store in Glen Ellyn is under contract for sale, Giesche said. “I’m approaching it from this standpoint, that there is all kinds of space for lease in Geneva, but not that much for sale. I’m happy to lease it, but I stand a better chance selling it,” Giesche said. “Geneva has been very good to us. I had a lot of fun [selling shoes], but it’s time to move on.” According to Geneva Township property records, the building was built in 1955 and has a 1,120-square foot basement. It is a free-standing, single-story structure with masonry brick construction, according to the listing agency. Randy Kotwica of the listing agency said the building is in business zoning, with a lot of uses permitted, such as a showroom, another retail store, a restaurant or even a winery. “It’s got potential for redevelopment,” Kotwica said. “The building has a wide-open floor plan top and bottom. It has a large basement with the same footprint as the building itself. It has the potential for many different uses.” Kotwica said the market was tough, but its location

in Geneva and the building’s good condition all work in its favor. “Downtown Geneva has a lot to offer, Kotwica said. “That’s one of the best things going for it. And it’s a clean building, well-maintained, and it’s still occupied.” That Giesche was selling the building and looking to retire was sad news to the Geneva Chamber of Commerce. “I’m very sad to hear that,” chamber spokeswoman Laura Rush said. “Giesche Shoes is an icon in Geneva. Greg Giesche was Chamber Member

Alli and Chuck Liss, both of Elburn, try on backto-school shoes at Giesche Shoes in Geneva with the assistance of store owner Gregory Giesche in 2001. Shaw Media file photo

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I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for the Burlington Community Fire Protection District for the year 2013 will be held on December 19, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at the Burlington Community Fire Protection District Fire Station, Kane County, Illinois, located at 154 South Street, Burlington, IL. Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Craig Whyte, Fire Chief, at the Burlington Community Fire Protection District Fire Station, 154 South Street, Burlington, IL, phone number (847) 683-2199. II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2012 were $572,202.95.

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The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2013 are $700,000.00. This represents a 22.334% increase over the previous year. III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2012 were $-0-. The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2013 are $-0-. This represents a -0-% increase over the previous year. IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2012 were $572,202.95. The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2013 are $700,000.00. This represents a 22.334% increase over the previous year.

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Weather History On Dec. 6, 1913, snow accumulated up to 33 inches in Denver, Colo. Moist air from the Plains moving into the eastern Rockies rose thousands of feet. This air held little moisture and, therefore, produced heavy snowfall.

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GENEVA – Santa Claus and Santa Lucia are due in Geneva by 6 p.m. tonight, as Geneva’s Christmas Walk begins, the last festival of the year that welcomes the holiday season. Mayor Kevin Burns will light the Great Tree on the courthouse lawn, and Santa’s Gingerbread House will open so hopeful girls and boys can share their Christmas wishes. Third Street will be closed to traffic as some 20,000 families are expected to attend the opening ceremonies and festive activities of the two-day Geneva Christmas Walk celebration. “For the Christmas Walk, we definitely keep traditions,” said Geneva Chamber of Commerce spokeswoman Laura Rush. “Holidays are all about traditions; the Christmas Walk, in particular. Santa Claus arrives, Santa Lucia comes, the tree is lit. Families like the consistency.” Rush said the line to see Santa can start an hour before his arrival, showing how popular the tradition is. Festival-goers have so many choices, from going to Graham’s Chocolates to watch peppermint candy canes being made fresh – and shared with the public – and noshing on roasted chestnuts and toasted marshmallows at area stores, also free to the public, she said. “Looking down Third Street from the stage last year, there were people as far as you could see,” Rush said. “It was crowded.” Tickets for the house tour – a self-guided tour of five dis-

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tinctive houses especially decorated for Christmas – have been “flying out the door,” Rush said. She estimated they’d sold at least 1,000 tickets “and we’re down to our last box and a half.” Tickets are $30, and the proceeds are used to pay for the event’s expenses. “When people call for tickets, we say, ‘How did you hear about the house tour?’ and many are repeats,” Rush said. “One has been on the house tour 17 times.” Rush said the chamber finds five new houses to feature every year with just a few repeats. “We find the right mix of homes … and the families are wonderful,” Rush said. “They really have to let decorators take control of their home and not be there all day Friday and most of the day Saturday.” The house tour goes from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. In addition, the Geneva Library Friends’ used book sale is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the library, located at 127 James St. in Geneva. Also, Chef Alain Roby of The All Chocolate Kitchen, 33 S. Third St., Geneva, will mark the one-year anniversary of when he made the world’s longest candy cane last year. At 6 p.m. Saturday, Roby will present a 10-foot long replica of his Guinness World Record-breaking, 51-foot candy cane. Then it will be broken apart and shared with guests, along with hot apple cider. At 7 p.m., Santa Claus will make an appearance on a custom Harley-Davidson motorcycle at the store. For information or house tour tickets, visit www.genevachamber.com.

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GENEVA – For its grand opening, European Wax Center in the Shoppes of Geneva Commons, 1056 Commons Drive, Geneva, will offer complimentary waxings Dec. 17 to 23. Register at www.waxcenter. com/il-geneva. Photo provided

The Filling Station won first place for Best of Show during Saturday’s Electric Christmas Parade in downtown St. Charles.

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com ST. CHARLES – The Downtown St. Charles Partnership has announced the float winners from last weekend’s Electric Christmas Parade. The Filling Station earned first place in overall Best of Show in last Saturday’s parade, according to a news release. In addition to being decked out in lights, the float was topped with a Christmas tree, lighted presents and an

inflatable snowman. A classic fire truck, adorned with a wreath on the front, pulled the float. In the Youth Showcase, Cub Scout Pack 146 took first place; Cub Scout Pack 251 took second place; and Lily Lake Daisy Troop 618 took third place. In the Non-Profit Showcase, Youth Robotics and the STEM Education Foundation took first place; the St. Charles

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Holiday market planned ST. CHARLES – The Fox Ridge PTO’s Winter Wonderland Holiday Market is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Fox Ridge Elementary School, 1905 Tyler Road, St. Charles. More than 40 vendors are ex-

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More than 15,000 watch parade on Main Street • PARADE

Continued from page 7 Breakfast Rotary took second place; and the American Cancer Society – Relay for Life took third place. And in the Business Showcase, first place went to Fox River Harley-Davidson; second place went to B & F Trans-

portation; and third place went to Spare Wheels Transportation. More than 15,000 watched the parade on Main Street, which was the largest attendance on record, according to the news release. Boy Scout Troop One served as grand marshal for the parade in celebration of its 100th anniversary.

8LOCAL BRIEFS Christmas concert set AURORA – The Marmion-Rosary Band, Marmion-Rosary Jazz Ensemble and Combo and Marmion Men’s Chorus will present their annual Christmas concert at 3 p.m. Dec. 15 in the Marmion Academy gymnasium, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora.

Admission is free, but donations will be accepted.

Marmion hosts exhibit AURORA – Marmion Academy, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora, is hosting an exhibit of artist Binh Pho’s work through Dec. 15 in the Dr. Scholl Exhibit Mezzanine.

It is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on school days. A reception is set from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 15 with the gallery opening at 1:30 p.m. Contact exhibit director Lisa Dzuriscko at 630-897-6936, ext. 216, or ldzuriscko@marmion.org for more information.

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PETER F. MODAFF Born: April 27, 1942; in Aurora Died: Dec. 5, 2013; in Winfield Peter F. Modaff, 71, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, at Central DuPage Hospital. Peter was born in Aurora on April 27, 1942, to Bernard and Mary Modaff. Peter is survived by his loving wife, Janet; and his children, Scott (Heidi) of Sugar Grove, Kristi (Kelley) Foulk of Genoa, Trichelle (Tate) Haley of Elburn, Courtney (Tom) Ward of DeKalb,

Shelley (Chris) Courty of Carmi and Keith (Kim) Lessert of Dundee. Peter was blessed to be a loving grandfather of 17 grandchildren, Anthony, Abby, Sean, Morgan, Addison, Kylie, Dylan, Rachel, Jack, William, Kelsey, Andrea, Zander, Cameron, Lacey, Connor and Benjamin; and six brothers and sisters, Bernie (Mary) Modaff of Wheaton, Rich (Caren) Modaff of West Chicago, Joanne (Dave) Conway of Batavia, Jeannette (Jeff) Kielp of Sugar Grove, LouAnn (Marty) Johnson of Bristol and Cindy (Ray) Soto of Maple Park. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Mary. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, at Yurs Funeral Home, 1771 W. State St., Geneva. A private burial will be at a later date. The visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Yurs Funeral Home of Geneva. Contributions may be made to Living Well, 442 Williamsburg Ave., Geneva, IL 60134; or www. livingwellcrc.org. To leave an online condolence or remembrance to the family, visit the funeral homes’ obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes. com. For information, call Yurs Funeral Home of Geneva at 630-

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HELEN M. TAFF Born: Aug. 22, 1922; Cherry Valley, Pa. Died: Dec. 4, 2013; in North Aurora NORTH AURORA – Helen M. Taff, 91, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at her home in North Aurora. Helen was born in Cherry Valley, Pa., on Aug. 22, 1922, to Albert and Mary Kupczak. Helen was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church of North Aurora. She is survived by her daughter, Maureen (Lanny) Frawley of St. Charles; four grandchildren, John Frawley, Peter, Chester and Heather Taff ; and five great-grandchildren, Brennan, Shea Margaret, Jack Frawley and

8LOCAL BRIEFS ECC faculty members recognized by NISOD ELGIN – Six Elgin Community College faculty members have been recognized by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development for their teaching and leadership excellence in institutions of higher education. Recipients are Lauren Anderko, associate professor of mathematics; Michele Brynelsen, associate professor

of nursing; Sally Guy, instructor of adult basic education; Clark Hallpike, professor of management; Colleen Stribling, assistant professor of English; and David Zacker, professor of humanities. They will get the honor during the NISOD annual Convention May 25-28 in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1978, NISOD is an organization dedicated to the professional development

of faculty, administrators and staff, and to the continued improvement of teaching and learning, with the ultimate goal of student success. NISOD has members from more than 700 community colleges worldwide.

Unity of Fox Valley offers youth program BATAVIA – A program, “Children and Teens Learn the Power of Life,” is set from 10 to 11 a.m.

Sundays at Unity of Fox Valley, 230 Webster St., Batavia. During the month of December, children and teens are invited to reflect on the vibrating “Power of Life.” Parents are welcome. There is no registration or membership required and no fees charged. For information, call 630-8791115 or visit www.unityoffoxvalley.org.

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8FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Celine Agnes Boscaccy: The funeral service will begin with prayers from the funeral home at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, before proceeding to Holy Cross Catholic Church, 2300 Main St., Batavia, to celebrate Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in West Batavia Cemetery in Batavia.

Sally James: A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Moss Family Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. The visitation will be from noon until the service. Interment will be private. A celebration of life will be at 2 p.m. at the Batavia VFW, 645 S. River St., Batavia, following the

memorial service. Patricia A. Murray: A celebration of Pat’s life will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church. Interment will be private. Waneta Nord: Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Fox Valley Unity Church, 230 Webster St., Batavia.

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Zofia and Wyatt Taff. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thaddeus “Ted”; her son, Dennis; two sisters, Anne Dudek and Angeline Kupczak; and her brothers, Jack, Carl, Walter, George, Frank and John Kupczak. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 801 Oak St., North Aurora, with the Rev. Jack Heraty officiating. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery in Geneva. The visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Yurs Funeral Home, 1771 W. State St., Geneva. Contributions may be made to the American Breast Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. To leave an online condolence or remembrance to the family, visit the funeral homes’ obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com. For information, call Yurs Funeral Home of Geneva at 630-232-7337 or like it on Facebook. Please sign the guest book at www.legacy.com/kcchronicle.

Giesche to stay in Geneva for the time being • GIESCHE Continued from page 4 of the Year last year.” As to what he might do in retirement, Giesche said for the time being, he plans to stay in Geneva. “I’m going to try to do a few things I have not done in 40 years,” Giesche said. “Like go to Swedish Days and have a sandwich. Or go to the Christmas Walk. Or have a glass of wine at Festival of the Vine. These have been around me all my life, but I’ve never been to any of them. I’ve always been in the store.”

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ST. CHARLES – Margaret “Marge” Fowler, 93, of St. Charles, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013. She was born Sept. 9, 1920, in Chicago, to Martin and Marcella Hogan. She is survived by her children, James (Martha) Fowler, Linda Fowler, Joyce Latona, Robert (Susan) Fowler and Daniel (Jane) Fowler; 12 grandchildren, Michael, Timothy, Kelly, Casey, Jason, Daniel, Valerie, Nicholas, Johnny, Natalie, Patrick and Mark; eight great-grandchildren, Amanda, Kaitlyn, Meagan, Alexander, Sean, Jackson, Liam and Richard; a nephew, Michael; and a niece, Kathleen. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, William; and her sister, Evelyn. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at St. Patrick Crane Road Church, 6N491 Crane Road, St. Charles, IL 60175. The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Yurs Funeral Home, 1771 W. State St., Geneva. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Wheaton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the

USO, P.O. Box 96322, Washington, D.C. 20090. To leave an online condolence or remembrance to the family, visit the funeral homes’ obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com. For information, call Yurs Funeral Home of Geneva at 630-232-7337 or like it on Facebook. Please sign the guest book at www.legacy.com/kcchronicle.

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HIGH STANDARDS Local school officials say federal education law has outlived its intent By ASHLEY SLOBODA

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asloboda@shawmedia.com When No Child Left Behind rules required John Stewart Elementary School to offer a choice for students to attend another Kaneland school this year, it had few options of where those students could go. Students of the Elburn school had to have the option of attending a school that made Adequate Yearly Progress, which eliminated Blackberry Creek and McDole elementary schools as possibilities. That left John Shields Elementary in Sugar Grove as the only option for Stewart families. None, however, decided to transfer their children, Kaneland School District 302 Superintendent Jeff Schuler said. Next year, when all students are expected to meet or exceed academic standards, school officials expect some of the repercussions for not making AYP – such as having to offer choice – will become irrelevant. “You can’t offer choice if

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Teacher Kelli Scardamaglia works with fourth-graders Allinzon Lara and Carter Masnjak on a math assignment at John Stewart Elementary School in Elburn. you don’t have any schools to offer as a choice,” Schuler said. Batavia School District 101 already has encountered this with Rotolo Middle School, the sole middle school in the district. In July, the school sent a letter to parents ex-

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boring school districts are not accepting choice students or are also in a similar AYP status.” Brad Newkirk, the chief academic officer for Batavia, said the district received calls from parents confused by the letter, which also explained that Rotolo didn’t meet the 92.5 percent target for reading and math for a particular subgroup of students. Some parents believed their child was failing or the school failed the child, he said. He said the district wants to stress to parents that it’s not their student or the school failing. Rather, he said, the school missed a benchmark requiring more than 90 percent of students to meet or exceed standards. “This one metric has really put a black mark on the

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St. Charles • Christopher Roby, 38, of the 1000 block of Geneva Road, St. Charles, turned himself in Monday, Dec. 2, on a DeKalb County warrant for failing to appear in court. • Brendan P. Cullerton, 21, of the 800 block of North Blanchard Street, Wheaton, was charged Thursday, Nov. 28, with public urination.

8LOCAL BRIEFS Bank, United Way will raise funds for program BATAVIA – First State Bank, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia, is working with the United Way and Batavia School District 101 to raise donations for the Adopt a Family program in Batavia. The bank also will be collecting toys for Toys for Tots through Dec. 13. In the Adopt a Family program, the United Way and school district work to identify families who need financial help to get through the holidays. In 2012, 35 families were identified. Businesses and community members purchase gifts for their “adoptive” families. For information, contact Batavia United Way Executive Director Jody Haltenhof at 630-879-4041 or email jody@ bataviaunitedway.org.

Advent Meditation set at Unity of Fox Valley BATAVIA – Unity of Fox Valley, 230 Webster St., Batavia, will host an Advent Meditation from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Unity honors the universal

truths in all religions and respects each individual’s right to choose a spiritual path. For information, contact the Unity of Fox Valley office at 630-879-1115 or visit www. unityoffoxvalley.org.

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Continued from page 10 school, but if you look holistically at the school through a number of assessments, [Rotolo] is a high-performing school,” Newkirk said. St. Charles School District 303 Superintendent Don Schlomann – whose district had to offer choice at three schools this year but only had two schools as options – said he and others expected No Child Left Behind would change before the 100 percent benchmark in 2014. While the federal law brought some positives, such as a different way of looking at student data, Schlomann said, its intent and usefulness have been outlived. “Something has gone amiss when we’re at that point where some of our best performing schools in the country, ones many of us look up to in their performance, are now seen as failures,” Schlomann said. “I think it took a lot of the meaning out of the law.” Recognizing that many No Child Left Behind requirements unintentionally became barriers to state and local educational reforms designed to raise academic

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According to an ISBE news release issued Oct. 31, the only barrier to approval is the state’s timeline for when districts must use student growth in their new local teacher evaluation system. The federal education agency is calling for districts to implement new evaluations in 2014-15, but Illinois law plans for a progressive phasein through 2016-17, according to ISBE. Assuming the state’s waiver won’t be granted and no law is passed to replace No Child Left Behind, Schlomann expects no school in the Fox Valley will meet AYP. “We’ll be saddled with trying to get every child to perform well on a test in one day in every school,” he said. Schuler said it’s difficult to guess what will happen. “I don’t know exactly what to expect,” he said. “There are so many balls up in the air right now, it is difficult to even attempt to predict what the impact is going to be.”

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• Kevin K. Curtin, 18, of the 39W600 block of Sulley Drive, Blackberry Township, was charged Monday, Nov. 25, with illegal possession of drug paraphernalia, underage possession of alcohol and no registration light on the rear of his car. In connection with the same incident, Daniel J. Hart, 19, of the 900 block of Lewis Road, Geneva, was charged with possession of more than 2.5 grams but less than 10 grams of marijuana. • Eric D. Golub, 19, of the 400 block of South Belmont Avenue, Elgin, was charged Saturday, Nov. 26, with fleeing and eluding police, not having a valid driver’s license, disobeying a traffic signal and driving without insurance. • Mark D. Jendrzejczyk, 26, of the 800 block of Longmeadow Drive, Geneva, was charged Sunday, Dec. 1, with illegal possession of drug equipment and received a written warning for an

expired car registration. • Patrick J. Ziegler, 32, of the 100 block of Ridge Lane, Geneva, was charged Friday, Nov. 29, with two misdemeanor counts of domestic battery. According to police reports, Ziegler and the victim had been drinking and an argument escalated over three borrowed cigarettes that had not been returned. According to reports, the victim said Ziegler pushed him into a corner of the garage and punched him repeatedly.

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Trinket box sale to raise funds for public art projects in STC By NICOLE WESKERNA nweskerna@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – The Downtown St. Charles Partnership Public Art Committee is selling trinket boxes to fund public arts projects in downtown St. Charles. The trinket boxes are the newest fundraiser for the Public Art Committee, which in previous years has sold snow globes to help fund public art projects, said Jamie Blair with the Downtown St. Charles Partnership. “We’ve had previous projects, such as snow globes, and we sell them through the Public Art Committee,” Blair said. “All funds that come back from that go toward Main Street and downtown.” The trinket boxes feature a rendering of the stained glass window above the entryway to Hotel Baker in the image of a peacock, which dates back to the 1920s, according to a news release. The artist of the stained glass is unknown. St. Charles resident and Public Art Committee Chair Sally

“We’ve had previous projects, such as snow globes, and we sell them through the Public Art Committee. All funds that come back from that go toward Main Street and downtown.” Jamie Blair Downtown St. Charles Partnership Stancati helped transfer the image to the tiled lid of the box by taking a photo, states the release. The images on the trinket boxes may change through the years to feature other public St. Charles artwork. “We hope to use different art at some point to put on there,” Blair said of the image on the box. “It depends on the response.” The Public Art Committee – one of five Downtown St. Charles Partnership committees – commissions, purchases and maintains public art in downtown St. Charles, and encourages business and property owners to do the same, states the release. In the past, the Public Art

Committee purchased the sculpture of Colonel Baker, which can be found in front of Hotel Baker, as well as the “Framework for a Donut” and “Foxcycle” sculptures. The committee also has funded the murals on the outside of Smitty’s on the Corner, Francesca’s by the River and Prime Bistro, as well as mural repair work at Francesca’s. Blair said she didn’t know of any specific project the trinket box fundraiser would go toward. Each trinket box costs $27, which includes tax. The trinket boxes are available at Blue Goose Market, 300 S. Second St., St. Charles, and the Municipal Center Building, 2 E. Main St., St. Charles.

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ST. CHARLES – Hosanna! Lutheran Church will be celebrating the season of Advent with a new message series – “I Am.” These services will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and Dec. 18. Holy Communion will be celebrated at all services. All in the community are invited to attend. For information, contact the church office at 630584-6434, email Welcome@ HosannaChurch.com or visit www.HosannaChurch.com. Hosanna! is at 36W925 Red Gate Road (entrance just east of Randall Road) in St.

Ornament sale will benefit music programs GENEVA – Holiday ornaments are on sale, with proceeds to benefit the Geneva School District music programs. The ornaments are $10 each and can be customized for an additional $3 each. All proceeds go toward the Geneva Music Boosters’ Band Uniform Fund. They are available for purchase at Fox Jewelers, 307 W. State St., Sounds Like Music, 224 W. State St., and the 7-Eleven, 621 W. State St. and 1105 Randall Court in Geneva.

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8LOCAL BRIEFS Heritage Prairie Farm to offer farmers market ELBURN – Heritage Prairie Farm, 2N308 Brundige Road, Elburn, offers a farmers market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday but will be closed Dec. 28. The indoor winter market has expanded to include vendors in the heated greenhouse and farm store, which will offer winter produce, raw honey, local eggs and meat and frozen to-go meals. Visit www.heritageprairiefarm.com for information. Vendors interested in participating can email info@heritageprairiefarm.com.

HELP, PetSmart team up for Santa event GENEVA – The Home for Endangered and Lost Pets – or HELP – and PetSmart are

partnering for a pictures with Santa event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at PetSmart, 1512 S. Randall Road, Geneva. Photos will be available to buy. Contact Shawn at sambri9294@ gmail.com for information.

Park district to offer ‘Calls from the North Pole’ BATAVIA – The Batavia Park District is offering “Calls from the North Pole,” which will be between 5:30 and 7 p.m. Tuesday. Parents are asked to stop by the Civic Center, 327 W. Wilson St., Batavia, to complete a questionnaire before 5 p.m. Monday. The cost is $1. For information, call 630-8795235 or visit www.bataviaparks. org.

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An Elburn resident has been chosen to compete in the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games in New Jersey. Janna Blowers of Elburn, who trains with the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association, is one of four Illinois residents who will participate in the gymnastics portion of the Special Olympics, set for June 14 through 21, according to a news release from Special Olympics Illinois. Dozens of other Illinois athletes are slated to compete in Princeton, N.J., this summer in areas such as aquatics, track and field, bocce, bowling, golf, powerlifting, soccer and volleyball. This year, 54 Special Olympians are scheduled to compete among 3,500 athletes in the Special Olympics USA Games. Six “unified partners,” or athletes without disabilities, from Illinois will

compete against other unified teams, and 18 coaches will help make up Team Illinois, states the release. “These athletes will represent Illinois proudly at the 2014 USA Games, which promise to be the largest and most innovative national games in the history of Special Olympics in the United States,” said Dave Breen, president and CEO of Special Olympics Illinois, in a news release. Tens of thousands of spectators are expected to watch the Special Olympics games this summer, which will be at Princeton University, Rider University, The College of New Jersey, Mercer County Park and other private schools. Other area Illinoisans slated to participate in the 2014 Special Olympics include Assistant Coach Amy Longmore of Elgin, who will be an assistant volleyball coach, and Mike Younie of Aurora, who will be a powerlifting coach.

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OPINIONS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Irresponsible Republicans To the Editor: The Republicans like John Boehner, Eric Cantor, Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan claim they are the party of fiscal responsibility as they attempt to privatize Social Security, voucherize Medicare, cut food stamps and ignore the economic benefits of passing immigration reform. Yet, the GOP just cost taxpayers $24 billion shutting the federal government for 16 days in October, trying to stop Obamacare. And, 144 House and 18 Senate Republicans voted no on the bill that saved our country from defaulting. Republicans have a terrible record on the economy: 1. Tax cuts for rich contributors; 2. Squandering $4 trillion in Iraq and Afghanistan; 3. Allowing big bankers and hedge fund managers to destroy

the economy, resulting in the Great Recession of 2008; 4. Forcing President Obama to bail out Wall Street and the auto industry; 5. Rejecting a jobs bill to repair our aging infrastructure; 6. Providing $2 billion in tax loopholes for oil companies, while dismissing the costs of climate change; 7. Refusing to raise the minimum wage. Hopefully, Americans will remember how much the GOP party has cost this country the next time they vote. It should be painfully obvious by now that elections have real consequences. How much pain will it take to convince voters to oust irresponsible Republicans? Tom Minnerick Elgin

Oh, how people love to ‘Sound Off’ Ten. I counted. More than on any other subject that I can recall. That’s the number of phone calls to the Kane County Chronicle’s “Sound Off” line last week opining whether a woman should “be angry” that a Geneva police officer issued her a verbal warning for the quick use of a handicapped parking space when dropping off her husband at the train station. Yes, it takes a lot to engage our community; let someone receive merely a reprimand for possibly breaking the law, and folks erupt with concern. Some callers demanded the equivalent of the officer’s head on a platter, while pitying the angst-ridden wife. Others applauded the law enforcer, while scolding the arrogant, ne’er-do-well dropoff queen.

No doubt these callers (all anonymous) withheld their valuable opinions until finding something worthy enough for their vociferous voices. Why waste energy on something inconsequential, like trying to convince the Geneva School District 304 Board not to go through with its planned hike to property taxes that will add about $300 per household? Perhaps, too, these callers didn’t consider it important enough to contact their aldermen urging them to stand up to a mayor who argued anyone holding a liquor license be denied running for alderman, meaning longtime Geneva citizen, businessman and tavern owner Mike Olesen was effectively blocked from sitting on the City Council. Moreover, these callers may have thought it ridicu-

RIVER TOWN CHRONICLES Rick Holinger lous to read newspapers or attend debates focused on local elections, much less take time to vote, as a dismal voter turnout would indicate. Finally, one wonders if they found it germane to question District 304 Superintendent Kent Mutchler’s five-year salary package, which included a 2.5 percent raise ($203,720), 30 sick days, 25 vacation days and an $800 a month travel allowance. These issues might sound profound, but I didn’t see any outpouring of frustration like the one that followed news of a citizen being upbraided for using a handicapped space. Therefore, I propose

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some Pied Piper solutions to rid our community of this rat-heinous evil to help everyone chillax during the fun, celebratory family time between Turkey Day and Christmas. • Eliminate handicapped parking. This would prevent the temptation of using one for the few seconds it takes to kiss your husband and get him out of the car. • Eliminate police officers. This would make it possible to park in a handicapped space (if my first solution were ignored) without being hassled, at least not by the law. You may, however, get an earful from people like me with back pain issues. • Eliminate train stations. Like in the popular YA dystopian novel “Divergent,” people could leap aboard a moving train at a spot nearest

their home. • Eliminate husbands and wives. Although at first this might sound extreme, isn’t it better than being plagued with the urge to call a newspaper when horrific parking lot injustices get reported? Well, if common sense prevents my ideas from being incorporated, you’ll just have to try your best to have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

• Rick Holinger lives in the Fox Valley where he’s taught high school since 1979. His poetry, fiction, essays and book reviews have appeared in several literary journals. He founded and facilitates the St. Charles Writers Group and has a Ph.D. in creative writing from UIC. Contact him at editorial@kcchronicle.com.

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By JAY SCHWAB jschwab@shawmedia.com ELGIN – The St. Charles East boys basketball team made a late return to the floor after halftime, striding back toward its bench with less than a minute to go before the start of the third quarter. There was plenty for the Saints to discuss in the locker room, and not much of it was upbeat. East saw its game against defending Upstate Eight Conference River champion Larkin unravel during a disastrous second quarter, creating a hole the Saints couldn’t escape in Thursday’s 82-65 loss. “We definitely were mad at ourselves because we feel we didn’t play our best basketball – we know we didn’t play our best basketball – in that first half,” East senior guard Dom Adduci said. “We definitely wanted to come out with a lot of intensity, which we did, but it was only for a couple spurts. We need to focus on maintaining that throughout the game.” After trailing by 18 to start the second half, East made up 11 of those points during the third quarter, surging to within 59-52 on a Jake Asquini 3-pointer late in the quarter. But a cold start to the fourth quarter provided Larkin (5-0, 1-0 UEC River) the cushion it needed to finish off the Saints. Adduci continued to showcase an ultra-aggressive scoring mindset as a senior, scoring a career-high 33 points on 11 of 21 shooting from the floor. Most of his shots came off fierce drives into the lane. “He took one or two bad shots, but overall getting to the basket, I’ll take him going to the basket any day of the week,” East coach Pat Woods said. Adduci picked up his fourth foul on a disputed call 30 feet from the basket late in the third quarter, which might have contributed to the Saints’ stunted momentum going into the final quarter. Adduci kept East com-

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Dom Adduci (center) attempts a shot through a tangle of Larkin defenders in the Saints’ 82-65 loss Thursday. petitive early, scoring 12 of the Saints’ 16 points as East trailed, 17-16, at the end of the first quarter. But after the Saints (2-3, 0-1 UEC River) took an 18-17 lead on an AJ Washington layup early in the second quarter, the Royals shredded the Saints the rest of the period to the tune of a 43-25 halftime lead. Larkin placed five in double figures, led by senior point guard Derrick Streety (23 points). The Saints’ defense seemed a step slow at times, but Woods was most dissatisfied with the rebounding totals. Larkin out-rebounded East, 37-23, exactly the kind of statistic Royals coach Deryn Carter has in mind for his squad this season. Woods

lamented 15 offensive rebounds for Larkin. “We’ve got good size, and then we’ve got the best rebounding guard in the league in Kendale [McCullum],” Carter said. “So we’ve got four guys who can really smell that ball and try to go get it. We’ve got to rebound at a high level in order for us to be as good as we want to be. We’ve done that in the first five games.” Washington had 12 points, six rebounds and three blocked shots for the Saints. J u n i o r g u a r d C o l e G e ntry scored seven of his nine points in the third quarter. Heralded freshman big man Christian Negron (nine rebounds, two blocked shots) and the rest of Larkin’s crew on the interior proved to be difficult matchups for the

Saints. “We’re in the process, I think we’ll end up being a good team, but obviously we’re not there yet,” Woods said. “We have some work to do.” And not much time to do it, at least as it pertains to East’s first crosstown showdown Saturday against a St. Charles North team that is off to a strong start. Adduci and company watched North play during last week’s Thanksgiving tournament at East. “We went out to scout them a couple times,” Adduci said. “We feel like we’re really prepared for them and we know what they’re going to do. We want to come out, run through all their stuff tomorrow [in practice] and come out strong.”

TODAY Boys basketball: Aurora Christian vs. TBD, at Aurora Christian Tournament, TBD,; Geneva at Batavia, 7:15 p.m.; Walther Lutheran at Aurora Central Catholic, 7:30 p.m.; Rock Falls at Burlington Central, 7:15 p.m.; Marmion at St. Francis, 7:30 p.m.; St. Viator at Wheaton Academy, 7:30 p.m.; Kaneland at Sycamore, 7 p.m. Girls basketball: Geneva at Batavia, 5:45 p.m.; St. Charles East at Larkin, 7:15 p.m.; Streamwood at St. Charles North, 7:15 p.m.; Aurora Central Catholic at Marquette Academy, 7:30 p.m.; Wheaton Academy at St. Francis, 6 p.m.; Kaneland at Sycamore, 5:30 p.m. Wrestling: Larkin at St. Charles East, 7 p.m.; St. Charles North at Streamwood, 5:30 p.m.; St. Rita at Marmion, 6 p.m.

WRESTLING: GENEVA 29, BATAVIA 24

Geneva capitalizes on 13-8 run to end dual and defeat Batavia By KEVIN DRULEY kdruley@shawmedia.com

“We’re rusty, too, not being on the mats. Some of these guys had one day of practice. But credit to Geneva. They took it to us.” Scott Bayer Batavia wrestling coach

Batavia coach Scott Bayer said. “But credit to Geneva. They took it to us.” Geneva (2-0 UEC River) endured a sizable scoring drought after opening the dual with an Evan Baker fall 3:16 into the 106-pound match, failing to register an offensive point in the three subsequent bouts. The Vi-

kings’ lone score, period, in the matches from 113 to 126 came when Julian Desens escaped late in Seth Winkle’s 6-1 win at 120. Winkle, Michael Doranski (113) and Joe Posledni (126) each controlled defensive struggles en route to decision victories that staked Batavia to a 9-6 lead. Geneva 132-pounder Colin Parsons seized the advantage back – and shook the stagnancy – with a 15-5 major decision against Chris Jordan. Parsons earned a takedown about midway through the opening period and stayed on top. Geneva’s annual “Pack the Mack” dual featured its share of entertainment well before the varsity dual started. The Vikings’ senior George Keenan, a senior who

competes with cerebral palsy, rated an extended standing ovation from both sides of the crowd after scoring a 7-1 decision victory in the final JV match. Sporting pink “Geneva Wrestling shirts,” the Geneva dance team followed with a short routine during intermission. The proceedings provided a contrast to the positional hand-fighting that would follow in the few bouts at the lower weights. The dual initially was scheduled for tonight, but was moved ahead one day. Spotting a conflict with tonight’s Batavia-Geneva boysgirls basketball doubleheader in Batavia when he looked at schedules earlier this season, Bayer asked Geneva counterpart Tom Chernich about switching dates.

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GENEVA – Geneva and Batavia traded control throughout most of Thursday’s Upstate Eight Conference River Division wrestling dual at Mack Olson Gymnasium. Leave it to the Vikings’ big boys to get grumpy and put an end to all the jostling. Sort of. Junior Austin Chaon’s third-period fall at 170 pounds spurred Geneva to a 13-8 run to end the dual. The Vikings created breathing room in their 29-24 victory thanks to decisions from Mitch Bradberry (182) and Jake Andersen (220) after Chaon. Andersen’s 5-2 decision victory against Noah Frazier – one of six Bulldogs starters

who were part of the school’s Class 6A state championship victory Saturday – clinched the win. “It was slow throughout pretty much the entire early part of the match,” Andersen said. “Chaon definitely picked it up.” Batavia (0-1 UEC River) saw Geneva pull away after Jake Birkhaug’s 10-1 major decision at 160 tied the dual at 16-all. Nick Whitman’s 8-6 overtime decision against Nate Montgomery at 195 brought the Bulldogs to within 25-19. Connor McKeehan, another football player getting acclimated to the mat room, earned a fall at 285 to provide the final margin. “We’re rusty, too, not being on the mats. Some of these guys had one day of practice,”

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New strength coach pushes Cadets wrestling Although falls and technical falls often expedite matters, wrestlers ultimately train to be six-minute men. At Marmion, building the stamina to attack throughout the duration of a regulation match comes 46 minutes at a time. When new Marmion strength and conditioning coach Mark Holstein arrived from rival Montini this season, Cadets coach Ryan Cumbee quickly quizzed him on the length of the Broncos’ usual weight workouts. “Forty-five minutes,” came the answer, prompting Cumbee’s one-upsman pledge of 46. Cumbee admitted to “minimal” concentration on strength and conditioning in the earlier stages of his career. The former Providence assistant is in his second season guiding the Cadets. “That was probably a downfall of ours last year; we didn’t continue to build on their strength and conditoning last year,” Cumbee said. “Were they well conditioned? Yeah, because all we did was wrestle. But this year is different. [Holstein] has these kids pushing themselves to the point of exhaustion, and

QUICK READ Kevin Druley it’s great.” Marmion produced two state champions among its four place-winners in 2012-13, its first season in Class 3A. The Cadets enjoyed the same podium success the year before in their Class 2A swan song. Even as Marmion emerged as a state force under since-departed coach Dean Branstetter, Montini never buckled as a roadblock in the Suburban Christian Conference race and team dual state tournament. The Cadets’ leap from 2A to 3A last season created space for both programs to wreak havoc in different corners of the state series. Montini earned it sixth straight team state title – five in 2A – while Marmion finished as 3A runners-up to Sandburg. Adding Holstein to the staff wasn’t any kind of coup, just a move that added a wrinkle – beefed-up strength – to an established power. “He fits right in,” Cumbee

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Ties bind Batavia football title: Batavia figures to salute its Class 6A state football championship for some time, and why not? The team title is the school’s first since the boys basketball program won it all during the Taft Administration. Bulldogs players undoubtedly created a wealth of lifetime memories during the run, but the breakthrough also resonated with a coaching staff filled with Batavia alumni. Among them: assistant Sean Ramsey, a starting offensive tackle for Batavia’s 6A state runner-up in 2006. “He’s the only guy in the whole group that got to play in one [state championship game] and got to coach in one,” said Batavia offensive coordinator Mike Gaspari, the Bulldogs’ head coach from 1985 to 2010.

“That was probably a downfall of ours last year; we didn’t continue to build on their strength and conditoning last year. Were they well conditioned? Yeah, because all we did was wrestle. But this year is different. [Holstein] has these kids pushing themselves to the point of exhaustion, and it’s great.” Ryan Cumbee, Marmion wrestling coach school’s Sugar Grove campus, Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive. The facility, expected to open in early 2015, will support the Chiefs’ athletic programs, physical education courses, wellness instruction and general recreation for

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included some déjà vu from the 18-month rehab process from the torn ACL, especially when Rose wouldn’t rule out a return this season if the Bulls were to make the playoffs. “If I’m healthy and my meniscus is fully healed, of course I’ll be out there playing,” Rose said. “But if it’s something totally different and the outcome is not how I would want it to be, there is no need.” There will be no need. No matter what Rose says this time around, the likelihood of the Bulls even thinking about bringing him back for an April playoff run is slim to none. “He’ll do his part and we have to do our part,” coach Tom Thibodeau said. “We can’t worry about if he’ll come back or not. Right now, it’s been determined that he’s out for the season, so that’s the way we’re going to approach it.” No, what Rose needs to concentrate on is being ready for next season. An uphill climb that he seems mentally ready to take on.

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ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles North boys basketball team cruised past visiting Streamwood, 70-41, on Thursday in its Upstate Eight Conference River Division and home opener. North (4-1, 1-0) easily rebounded from its lone defeat of the season to date, Saturday’s St. Charles East Ron Johnson Thanksgiving Tournament final against St. Joseph. The North Stars, who are set to host East at 6 p.m. Saturday in the nightcap of a girls/ boys doubleheader, have had double-digit wins in three of their four victories

Aurora Christian improved to 3-0 behind a balanced offense that saw six Eagles score nine points or more. Wes Wolfe and Zack Singer led the way with 13 points, while Johnathan Harrell contributed seven assists.

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1. Will Jordan Lynch have a Heisman moment? You could argue he’s already had a few this season. The two highlight-reel plays against Ball State, and twice breaking the single-game rushing record for a quarterback. In the biggest game of the year, with a lot of people (and Heisman voters) watching, Lynch has a chance to make his mark. If the Huskies win, he looks like a lock to be invited to New York City.

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Northern Illinois defensive back Jimmie Ward celebrates his interception during the second quarter Nov. 14 in DeKalb. The Huskies defeated the Rockets, 31-24. NIU faces Bowling Green today in the Mid-American Conference Championship game in Detroit.

2. Mathew Sims The past two MAC Championship games, NIU kicker Mathew Sims has come up big. He won the game as time expired against Ohio two seasons ago and sent the game into double overtime with his 40-yarder against Kent State last year.

However, he hasn’t been himself lately. Sims missed all three of his attempts against Toledo, and although he made two field goals against Western Michigan, he also missed a 34-yarder. It’s highly possible he’ll be in a big spot today. 3. Will Bowling Green pull out a bag of tricks? When Eastern Illinois nearly upset the Huskies this year, the Panthers were going for it on fourth down in their own territory and tried a surprise onside kick. Western Michigan surprised the Huskies with an onside kick to start the second half. Bowling Green is an underdog, albeit a small one. Will the Falcons be able to pull off a surprise or two? – Shaw Media

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Experienced seniors, rookie coach lead NIU back to Detroit By MATT SLOVIN editorial@kcchronicle.com DETROIT – Northern Illinois coach Rod Carey stood up from his seat at Thursday’s news conference at Ford Field and carried off the Mid-American Conference West Division trophy, the program’s fourth in as many seasons. “It’s obviously good to be back in Detroit,” Carey said earlier. “It means you did something right during the season.” Sitting beside Carey on Thursday were NIU seniors Jordan Lynch, the conference’s first Walter Camp Player of the Year Award finalist, and Jimmie Ward, whom Bowling Green coach Dave Clawson called “as fine a safety as there is in this conference.” Neither Lynch nor Ward, as part of a 17-man senior class, has known a season that didn’t include a spot in the MAC title game. Somehow, that group of seniors has managed consistency even when the coaching position has been something of a revolving door. They have played for three different head coaches

during their time in DeKalb. Although today’s game against Bowling Green will be Carey’s first time in the MAC Championship as a head coach, because he’s been with the program since 2011, he knows that many have come to expect to see NIU in the conference championship game each season. And while the expectations continue to rise outside the program for the unbeaten Huskies, Carey insists his team is trying to meet an even higher standard. “We have higher expectations for ourselves internally than anybody externally has for us,” Carey said. “If that’s an outside expectation, I can tell you it’s probably not a high enough expectation for us.” Lynch, whom many expect to be invited to New York as a Heisman Trophy finalist as well, spoke of the growth he has gone through personally in the program. “I’ve made a lot of strides. I’ve come a long way,” said Lynch, who, when asked how many stars he had been rated as a high-school prospect, laughed and said “the lowest one.”

But he added: “For this team, the best has yet to come.” If Carey had been feeling any pressure to match the success of his predecessors, he certainly didn’t show it. But that isn’t to say his first trip as head coach to the MAC Championship has been without its stresses. He said he lay awake in bed until 2 a.m. Thursday and had to be up by 6 a.m. for the team’s departure. When asked what it was that kept him stirring into the morning hours, Carey rattled off a laundry list of potential trouble spots: NIU’s woes on third downs, both sides of the Bowling Green line and its impressive ground game. “But that’s what we do as coaches,” Carey said. “We’re supposed to worry, right?” Now that the Falcons are all that stand between the Huskies and a likely trip to the Fiesta Bowl, Carey has plenty to burden him. But with a senior class so accustomed to success, the trip to Detroit, which has become as close to a sure thing as a title-game berth can be, was never in jeopardy.

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‘Art on Fire’ hydrant winners announced KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE neighbors@kcchronicle.com GENEVA – Three Geneva residents were honored by the Geneva City Council on Dec. 2 for their artistic contributions to the city’s inaugural “Art on Fire” hydrant design program. Individual artists “adopted” and painted fire hydrants this fall in order to display creative artwork throughout Geneva. “‘The Art on Fire’ program has proven that the creative spirit is alive and well in Geneva,” Mayor Burns said in a news release. “This effort underscores the pride our citizens have in making what is already unique about our community even more so.” The first-place winner was Cecilia Holinger for her “Courthouse Owls” design located at Third and Fulton streets. Meghan McKenna’s “Color Storm” (State and Third streets) won second place; and Lorraine Ochsner’s “Santa” (Fifth and

Campbell streets) earned third place. There were 41 painted hydrants, which were judged by the city’s Public Arts Advisory Committee and Cultural Arts Commission. “To garner this type of a response for a first-time program is fantastic,” Cultural Arts Commission Chairman Tim Vetang said in the release. “I’ve seen people taking photos in front of the decorated hydrants, so they still are drawing a positive response from the community.” There wasn’t a specific theme for the “Art on Fire” program, but artists were encouraged to incorporate a character of the hydrant’s surrounding environment into the design. City staff reviewed and approved all application designs to ensure fire-hydrant visibility. An interactive tour of all the decorated hydrants can be taken online by visiting www. geneva.il.us.

Each generation has benchmark events and experiences that are complicated, filled with emotion and call for public commemoration. The date of the occurrence becomes emblematic, a kind of shorthand for the stunning and wide-reaching experience. Characteristically, the observance includes each person’s narrative of the tale of “where I was on that day.” Most of the contemporary generation observe the 11th of September as the date of the terrorist attack on the towers of the World Trade Center. I was at home, finishing a cup of coffee before departing for my office at Aurora University. I called a colleague who refused to believe me until urged to check out the television news. Later, rather than cancel class, we all gathered and together tried to build a common reality. On the 22nd of November in 1963, I was at the University of Wisconsin, waiting in my fourth floor walk-up office for a student who was late for an appointment. She brought the news of the assassination of President Kennedy. I expressed my disbelief yet when we both looked out the window the panorama of grief that had stilled the rush of a busy Friday ratified the message.

JOAN KNOWS Joan Arteberry Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941, has, as President Franklin Roosevelt pronounced, lived “in infamy.” As a 3 year old, only because of family documentation, I know that we were all seated at Sunday dinner as the news came on the radio. Later wartime images emerge, such as Grandpa Arteberry in his victory garden or dressed as an air raid warden going to check out compliance with blackout regulations; Dad and his colleagues working double shifts at the defense plant; and the service stars and sadly the gold stars in the windows. At the Arcada Theatre there were propaganda posters in the lobby that persuasively and urgently told us that, “Loose lips sink ships!” My lips were sealed, for sure. Everyone cheered something called “D-Day.” I have a treasured archive of original newspaper accounts of World War II, which always included the maps that amplified the worldwide dimensions of these battlefronts. Finally, on “VJ Day” and in the awesomeness of a powerful secret weapon and the stunning consequences

– an outstanding memory for me was when Grandpa Sharkin locked the door of his tavern, loaded his Studebaker pickup truck with “supplies” and opened the basement of our house to a marathon two-day party. Although never officially invited, I missed the second day of the party to go with my dad as he drove a sailor, Tony Zudis, back to Great Lakes, using ration coupons for gas and keeping fingers crossed that the worn out tires would be sustained. Now comes Dec. 7 again this weekend. The combined veterans of VFW Post 5036 and American Legion Post 342 and AmVets Post 503 will hold the annual Pearl Harbor Day dinner at St. Charles Place Steakhouse at 6 p.m. The $45 dinner is open to the public (reservations required; call 630800-5832). The featured speaker is Maj. Gen. Walter Holmes who, with his Canadian Army cohorts, landed in Normandy on D-Day. Remember.

• Joan Arteberry is a longtime resident of St. Charles. Her columns are featured in the Kane County Chronicle’s Neighbors section every other Friday. Write to her at editorial@kcchronicle.com.

8NEIGHBORS BRIEF Local philanthropic club to host annual holiday luncheon Dec. 18 ST. CHARLES – Members and guests of the Fox Valley Newcomers & Neighbors club will host their annual Christmas luncheon Dec. 18 at the St. Charles Country Club, 1250 Country Club Road, St. Charles. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a meet-andgreet, followed by the luncheon and program at noon and a 50/50 raffle that will benefit the Mutual Ground center charity in Aurora. Mutual Ground provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their families. The program will feature the Victorians: Christmas Carolers – an a capella singing group – which will be dressed in Dicken’s finery and will perform Christmas

and holiday music. The luncheon menu will consist of cream of broccoli soup, a choice of chicken piccata served with wild rice or mushroom risotto served with vegetables. Dessert will be peppermint ice cream and a cookie. Coffee and tea are included. There also will be a cash bar for soft drinks or alcoholic beverages. The price for lunch is $25, which includes tax and gratuity. For more information or to reserve a seat and select a menu entrée, call Janet at 630-587-5585. The Fox Valley Newcomers & Neighbors Club is a social and philanthropic organization for women in the area who participate in various social and fundraising activities. For club membership information, visit www.foxvalleynewcomers.com.

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Kristin Corrigan and Andy Finn of Chicago are engaged to be married Sept. 13 at Hotel Baker in St. Charles. Corrigan is the daughter of Catherine and Arthur Corrigan of St. Charles. She is a 2004 graduate of St. Charles North High School and a 2008 graduate of Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Mo., earning a Bachelor of Arts in political science. She received a master’s degree from the Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2011. She is currently employed as a program coordinator at Loyola’s health law institute in Chicago.

Haley Patzer of St. Charles and Bill Fuertges of Chicago are engaged to be married in July. Patzer is the daughter of Steve and Mary Ann Patzer of St. Charles. She graduated from St. Charles North High School and Illinois State University in Normal, earning a degree in elementary education. She currently works at Chappell Elementary in Chicago. Fuertges is the son of Ted and Cheryl Fuertges of West Chester, Ohio. Fuertges graduated from Lakota East High School in Liberty Township, Ohio, and Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, earning a degree in accountancy. He is employed by GModelo USA in Chicago.

Finn is the son of Sue and Wayne Finn of St. Charles. He is a 2004 graduate of St. Charles East High School and a 2008 graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earning a Bachelor of Arts in economics. He is currently employed as a financial analyst and programmer at Specialty Enterprises Inc.

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Kane County Chronicle • Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 • Page 25 • KCChronicle.com

Lexus RX 450h looks out for environment The Lexus 450h combines the virtues of a luxury sport utility vehicle with the outlook of an environmentalist. As a “green” hybrid, the heavy 450h is somewhat easy on fuel consumption. In front-wheel-drive mode it should average 30 miles per gallon in combined city and highway driving. In all-wheeldrive, that figure drops to 29 mpg, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. This is phenomenal mpg for a vehicle that weighs 4,520 pounds. During a test week in an AWD model, the average was 27.3 mpg or somewhat less than the EPA’s 29 mpg. That may have been due to driving on interstates and four-lane paved roadways for 80 percent of the test week. The other 20 percent was town or city driving. This hybrid fares better in the city where a combination of electric motors-generators takes over to provide power at low speeds. And, there is no gasoline usage while idling, such as sitting in a parking lot listening to a ballgame or talk show while a spouse is inside a shop on an errand. There is no lack of power in the 405h as the battery pack combines with a 3.5-liter, dual overhead cam V6 engine to produce 295 horsepower. The power is funneled through a continuously variable transmission for movement through eight forward gears and one reverse. Regular unleaded gasoline can fill the 17.2-gallon fuel tank. Acceleration is instant and controlled. Introduced as a 2010 model, this hybrid SUV is virtually unchanged, except for minor trim upgrades through the years, in 2014. It is a midsize SUV with four doors for five potential occupants. Power includes heated exterior mirrors and front seats, four one-touch, up-anddown windows, tilt and telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel, door locks and rear liftgate. Remote entry and dashboard pushbutton start are standard. The roomy split rear seat (40-20-40) reclines and slides to accommodate varying physiques. The split rear seat also folds to lie flat to allow for an optimal 80.3 cubic feet of storage space. When they are upright, storage is 40 cubic feet. Leg room will satisfy taller adults (more than 6 feet in height) and that goes for the rear as well as the front bucket seats. Prices are $46,015 for a FWD RX 450h

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A continuously variable transmission is mated to a 3.5-liter, 295-horsepower V6 engine in the 2014 Lexus RX 450h hybrid sport utility vehicle.

BEHIND THE WHEEL Jerry Kuyper and $47,810 for the AWD version. Major options are an upgrade, 15-speaker, $995 Mark Levinson sound system, $2,775 navigation system (with backup camera) and all sorts of up-to-theminute weather notices, stock quotes, sports scores or events and fuel prices, and a $3,060 package including leather and bamboo interior trim, power moonroof, folding exterior mirrors and memory for power settings for three drivers. The tires are wide 235s and the five wheel spokes are alloy with a chrome finish. Braking from 60 mph to a stop can be done, as tested, in 114 feet or about 10 fewer feet than the average stopping distance of other vehicles in its weight and size class. Disc brakes front and rear are in the 11-inch category. With a strut suspension (coil springs over gas shocks) in front, multilinks in the rear, and stabilizer bars front and rear, the crossover rides like a luxury sedan. It is still a sport utility vehicle, though, with a 6.9-inch ground clear-

ance and a viscous center limited-slip differential. Standard safety features include a four-wheel antilock braking system, stability as well as traction control, brake assist, electronic brakeforce distribution, tire pressure monitoring system, daytime running lamps, variable intermittent wipers, rear wiper and defogger, and five seatbelts mated with adjustable headrests. The front seatbelts are equipped with pretensioners and force-limiters. Safety fare also includes airbags in front, airbags on sides front and rear, curtain head protection front and rear and knee airbags for driver and frontseat passenger. Tool and first aid kits are standard. On the exterior, a ridged and sloping sport design includes a spoiler atop the liftgate in the rear, lengths of metal trim along the rocker panels, and a beguiling front end that tapers and flows down to fog lamps and merges with the vehicle undergarments that shield vital parts from off-roading damage. Overhead, roof rails with cross bars are capable of safely carrying 200 pounds of luggage. Real wood decorates the interior; floors are carpeted with thick, heavy

mats; and, besides the normal AM-FM radio, compact disc and auxiliary audio input offerings, the nine-speaker sound system includes satellite radio and Bluetooth technology, 24-hour safety connect emergency communication system, compact disc changer (storage for six), and iPod and USB ports. Cruise control, intermittent wipers, trip computers, redundant sound controls on the steering wheel, air vents front and rear and privacy glass represent more standard equipment as do xenon headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, rain-sensing windshield wipers, trip computers, air vents front and rear and privacy glass. An LCD screen is provided for ventilation, audio, trip computer, outside temperature display and clock. Grab handles, two 12 volt outlets, reading lights and cupholders are taken for granted, but Lexus also provides a lighted storage bin, self-dimming mirrors and wood inserts serving as trim front and rear. The wood trim even is found on the front and rear one-touch (to open) center consoles. Climate and sound controls are within easy reach. Lexus has simplified the sound system with round dials to control volume and accommodate station searches. Road and engine noise is minimal. Warranty coverage is four years or 50,000 miles with 24-hour roadside assistance, five years or 70,000 miles on the powertrain and free first and second scheduled maintenance services. The RX 450h is related to the RX 350. The 295 horsepower is more than the 270 in the RX 350. The 350 has a 19.2- rather than a 17.2-gallon fuel tank. Ground clearance is 7.3 inches for the RX 350 rather than 6.7 inches with the hybrid. They have the same physical build and interior appointments. They really act the same as, for example, they will turn curb-to-curb in 38.3 feet. The 350 costs $5,000 to $6,000 less than the 450h. But, does one want to “go green” or not? Warranty coverage is the same for both vehicles with the addition of coverage for eight years or 100,000 miles on the battery components in the hybrid. Otherwise coverage is four years or 50,000 miles with 24-hour roadside assistance, five years or 70,000 miles on the gasoline and CVT powertrain, plus free first and second scheduled maintenance service.

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Will Ferrell talks Ron Burgundy By JESSICA GOLDSTEIN The Washington Post Will Ferrell does not get embarrassed. He’s not embarrassed when he’s dancing in tight, white pants on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,” or when he’s ice skating in a rhinestone-spangled bodysuit, or when he’s cross-dressing as Attorney General Janet Reno. He’s not even embarrassed to be completely naked, although he’s planning to cut back on the streaking scenes. “It did get mentioned a lot,” Ferrell said. “ ‘Do you take your shirt off in every movie? You like to get naked all the time.’ So, that is now viewed with a little more diligence. If I don’t have to do it for a scene, there’s no need to. Because,” he deadpans, “I want to save those moments.” Ferrell stopped by the Newseum on Tuesday night on his all-consuming, kind-ofmeta press tour for “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.” He’s clocked far more hours as fictional newsman Ron Burgundy off-screen than he has in both “Anchorman” movies combined. Ron Burgundy has in recent weeks, among other things, read the real nightly news on North Dakota’s KX News, interviewed Peyton Manning for SportsCenter, shot 70 commercials for Dodge Durango, and announced the Olympic curling trials for the Sports Network in Canada. Neither Ferrell nor Burgundy knows a whole lot about curling, to be honest. But ignorance has never stopped Burgundy before. “They gave me a glossary of facts and terms, and I kind of just threw it away,” said Ferrell. “I dove into it as if I was Ron. Because if Ron Burgundy got a call to come announce the National

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Will Ferrell (second from right) stars in the film “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.” Canadian Finals of Curling, he would say” – Ferrell steps into his Burgundy voice – “Of course! Thank you so much! This is an honor. I’ll see you Tuesday.’ Click. ‘What is curling?’” Ferrell is amused by all the positive feedback the media tour has been getting. AdWeek gushed that the push is “unlike anything done before” and is “changing the way movies are marketed.” “I keep laughing at it, because this really is an aberration,” he said. “You’re not going to see Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow going on ‘The Tonight Show.’ It’s a character that lends itself perfectly to this, but I don’t think I can think of any other characters from past movies I’ve done [who could do this] ... I know I’m setting myself up for the next movie I do. Another studio will be like, ‘Oh, you’ll do all this crazy stuff, right?’ No, that was a one-off.” If you didn’t already know Ferrell was capable of great acts of ridiculousness, you’d never guess it from his demeanor. It’s the end of a long day of press, and Ferrell’s still got that for-camera makeup on, his blue eyes glow-in-the-dark

bright against a face caked with peachy powder. He speaks in the soft, gentle voice of someone trying not to wake the kids. His outfit – a polka-dot necktie knotted over a checked shirt, tucked into a tweed vest, topped off with a brown jacket – is about as far as one could get from Burgundy’s loud, polyester wardrobe, much of which is on display at the Newseum. The most surreal part of the whole exhibit, said Ferrell, is to see “that we were so accurate.” Ferrell remembers the first film initially “kind of got pooh-poohed by the news world,” which dismissed the comedy as goofy fiction. And it is a little jarring to see the advertisement for the “Anchorman 2” exhibit in the Newseum lobby sandwiched between posters for the JFK assassination exhibit and “1963: Civil Rights at 50.” Ferrell reports that a friend of his dad’s who worked in news vouched for the essential truth in “Anchorman:” “She’s said, ‘I’m telling you, I know it’s a crazy movie. But it’s the most accurate thing I’ve ever seen. That’s exactly the way news stations were.’” The idea for “Anchor-

man,” the 2004 comedy that has become arguably the most-quoted movie of the past decade, came from a documentary Ferrell saw about Jessica Savitch, a broadcast journalist for PBS’s “Frontline” and “NBC Nightly News.” Mort Crim, Savitch’s co-anchor, “was being open and honest about the fact that he was a real chauvinist,” said Ferrell. “The thing that struck me was, here he was doing this interview” – switching to Burgundy’s tone again – “but he still kept his effective newscaster voice.” “I just started imitating him,” said Ferrell. “And I thought, wouldn’t it be fun to see a character ... to see this newsperson who never let that down?” Ferrell and “Anchorman” director and co-writer Adam McKay have a nearly twodecade creative partnership (they both joined “Saturday Night Live” in 1995) that has remained nearly unchanged in its logistics. “We kind of sit in our office and just start spitballing ideas, from the most linear thought to the most outrageous. ... ” Ferrell and McKay decided to set “Anchorman 2” in 1980, at the dawn of 24-hour news. “At that time, CNN just needed bodies,” said Ferrell. “They had to have people on around the clock. You could conceivably find a guy like Ron on at two in the morning. And that’s perfect – to thrust these guys onto that stage, there’s a lot of comedic possibility.” When the interminable press tour finally ends, Ferrell says he thinks he’ll miss Ron Burgundy. He’s not planning on a third “Anchorman” movie, he said. He’s still got a few weeks left to slip into character, though, and being Ron comes naturally now.

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips she would steal from you. She may have kleptomania and be unable to control her impulses. Or, she may resent you for what she perceives you have that she doesn’t (a happy life, lovely home, etc.) and has been taking the items to “even things up.” While I don’t blame you for being upset, please understand that whatever her reason, she’s a troubled woman who needs help. Unless you lock up anything of value, she should not be in your home. Dear Abby: We are part of a group of couples who meet monthly at one another’s homes to play cards. We usually play in the evening from 7 to 11 with the hosting couple providing light refreshments and dessert. Many years ago, one couple designated December as “their” month to celebrate New Year’s Eve. We start earlier with a meal and end after midnight.

The issue is that it has lost its appeal. Many of us would prefer not to be out on that particular night. How do we, as a group, let them know we no longer want to have game night on New Year’s Eve without hurting their feelings? They tend to be a sensitive couple. – Partied Out In Oregon Dear Partied Out: Unless one of you is willing to be the messenger and speak for the rest of you, you should tell this couple as a group – well before the end of the year – that you would prefer not to be out on a night when many of the drivers on the road have been drinking. It’s a valid reason. While the New Year’s Eve card game may have become a tradition, times change, and as people mature they tend to make more mature decisions. The one you’re making ranks high among them. P.S. There should be no hurt feelings if you suggest that the card game take place at some other time. • Write Dear Abby at www. dearabby.com.

Core exercises should be part of everyone’s health regimen Dear Doctor K: I’d like to start doing some core exercises. What do I need to know before I start? Dear Reader: Core exercises should be a part of everyone’s exercise routine. Committing to core work will improve your posture whether you’re sitting, standing or moving. Try to do a variety of exercises that target all the core muscles. Many people equate the core with their abdominal muscles, but your core is much more than that. It also includes muscles in your back, sides, pelvis and buttocks. These muscles are essential for movement. They help your body with everything from bending, twisting, lifting and carrying, to enhancing your balance and stability. Weak, tight or unbalanced core muscles can undermine the ease and power of everyday motions. When performing core exercises, it’s important to have good form. Good form involves proper posture and alignment. When instructions for core exercises ask you to stand up straight, that means: • Chin parallel to the floor; • Shoulders even (roll them up, back and down to help achieve

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff this); • Arms at your sides, elbows relaxed and even; • Abdominal muscles pulled in; • Hips even; • Knees even and pointing straight ahead; • Feet pointing straight ahead; • Body weight evenly distributed on both feet. Quick posture checks before and during exercise can help you avoid injury and squeeze the most benefit from your workout. If possible, look in a mirror when exercising. Another instruction you’re likely to encounter is to “stay neutral.” Whether you’re standing or seated, neutral posture means keeping your chin parallel to the floor; your shoulders, hips and knees at even heights; and your knees and feet pointing straight ahead. A neutral spine means the back is straight except for the slight natural curves of the spine. It is not flexed or arched.

And neutral alignment means keeping your body in a straight line from head to toe (again, except for the spine’s natural curves). To get you started, I’ve put descriptions and illustrations of a few core exercises on my website, AskDoctorK.com. Core exercises not only protect you from injury and improve your posture, but they also are used to treat various problems with the bones and muscles. For example, they often are used as part of an exercise program to treat chronic low back pain. Some scientific trials have found core exercises effective for this purpose; other studies have been inconclusive. In any event, don’t forget to make core exercises a part of your regular exercise program. They can protect you from the aches and pains that come from injuries to the muscles, tendons and ligaments, which become more easily injured as we age.

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

Dr. Wallace: I’m 18 and have graduated, with honors, from high school. My boyfriend is 19, a high school grad and has a good job making good money working in his father’s business as a new car salesman. We are soul mates and very, very much in love. I live at home with my parents and two younger brothers. My boyfriend and his older brother share an apartment. I have been reading your teen column since I was in seventh grade and enjoy reading it even though I don’t always agree with your advice. About a couple of months ago, you wrote that the number of unwed teens having pregnancies was on the rise and that the U.S. had the highest percentage of unwanted teen pregnancies in the world. Well, if my boyfriend impregnated me, we would be thrilled to become parents, yet we would be included in the statistic citing pregnant unwed teens. As you can see, sometimes figures don’t lie, but liars figure. Where did you get those figures on unwed teen pregnancies? – Lupe, Houston, Tex. Dear Lupe: The U.S., indeed, leads all industrial countries in the percentage of unwanted teen pregnancies, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 19 in 20 teen pregnancies in the U.S. are unintended. Since your boyfriend and you are in love – soul mates – and he has a good job, maybe it might be wise to get married. That way, if you would become pregnant, it wouldn’t make the unintended list.

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace Dr. Wallace: My 16-year-old brother and his best friend are going to the mall when it is a busy time, and they are stealing things. I found out because his friend’s sister told me. These two guys then sell the stuff they steal to other friends. I questioned my brother and he admitted to stealing at the mall. He begged me not to tell our parents and promised that he would stop stealing. Well, I found out that since he promised me that he would quit, he still had a stealing spree with his friend. What should I do? Keep quiet, or break my promise and inform our parents what my brother is doing? – Nameless, Naperville Dear Nameless: The loyalty you feel for your brother is less important than the trouble he is headed for. Talk with him and let him know you’re aware that he’s been shoplifting again. Tell him to discuss this with your parents. Give him one day. If he doesn’t tell them, inform him that you will. Your parents should be made aware of your brother’s unacceptable behavior – before they get a call from the police telling them he’s been arrested! • Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column. Email him at rwallace@galesburg.net.

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Dear Abby: My parents and sister live three hours away, so my family stays with me when they come to town. Over the last few years, I noticed things began to disappear from my home. They are usually small and portable – earrings, in particular. The idea of someone stealing from me was very upsetting. When I mentioned it to my sister, she suggested that it could be our housekeeper. After my wedding band vanished, I had a security camera installed. A few months later, two more pairs of earrings went MIA, so I had the surveillance company review the tapes. It turns out the thief is my sister! The idea that she has gone through my things and helped herself with no remorse after I opened my home to her disgusts me. When I confronted her, she denied it. She later told my mother that she did take the earrings, but didn’t know why I wanted them “because they were so ugly.” Why would she do this to me? – Trusted My Sister In Raleigh, N.C. Dear Trusted: Not knowing your sister, I can’t say for certain why

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Rex Stout, an author of detective fiction whose most famous character is Nero Wolfe, said, “To read of a detective’s daring finesse or ingenious stratagem is a rare joy.” Bridge players sometimes take a daring finesse that involves an ingenious stratagem. The finesse in today’s deal isn’t daring, though. The key point is how to take that finesse. South is in three no-trump. West leads the spade queen. How should South plan the play? If you and your partner use two no-trump as a transfer response, responder must start with two clubs and rebid two notrump to invite game. South starts with six top tricks: four hearts, one diamond and one club. The spade lead is annoying, but South must cover with dummy’s king and hope for the best. Here, East wins with his ace and returns a spade, and the defenders collect the first four tricks. Declarer discards two diamonds from the board, but what does he throw from his hand? South must realize that if the club finesse is losing, he is going down. But if it is winning, he can take four hearts, one diamond and four clubs. So, although it risks several undertricks, declarer must ditch his diamond queen. Let’s assume West shifts to the diamond jack. South wins with his ace and plays a heart to the ace. He is in the dummy for the only time and might need to take the club finesse three times. The normal strategy is first to lead the lowest card that can hold the trick, assuming the finesse is winning. Declarer must run the club nine. Then he finesses the club queen, plays a club to his jack, and claims.

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ACCOUNTING CLERK DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center has a part time position available for an Accounting Clerk. Experience helpful, but will train the right candidate. Knowledge of computer programs such as Word & Excel necessary. Apply at:

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, GENEVA, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR BNC MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-4 PLAINTIFF, -vsBEVERLY M. ROSECKY; RONALD C. ROSECKY; DEFENDANTS 10 CH 2514 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on November 16, 2012; Patrick Perez, Sheriff, 37W755 Il. Rt.38 Ste. A, St Charles, IL 60175, will on December 26, 2013 at 9:00 AM, at Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 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 twenty-four (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 217 East Oak Drive, Elburn, IL 60119 Permanent Index No.: 11-05304-007 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 $203,804.41. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 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. I575175 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, November 29 & December 6 & 13, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE The County of Kane is accepting RFP's from qualified and experienced consultants specializing in design and project management services, for the selection and implementation of a replacement Computer Aided Dispatch system at Tri-Com Central Dispatch. Bids will be accepted in the Kane County Purchasing Office, located at 719 S. Batavia Ave., Building A, Geneva, IL 60134, until 4 p.m., Monday, January 6, 2013, where they will be publicly opened and read. Christopher Rossman County Purchasing Director AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, December 6, 2013.)

DEFENDANTS 10 CH 2514 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on November 16, 2012; Patrick Perez, Sheriff, 37W755 Il. Rt.38 Ste. A, St Charles, IL 60175, will on December 26, 2013 at 9:00 AM, at Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 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 twenty-four (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 9 OF KESLINGER'S SUBDIVISION, VILLAGE OF ELBURN, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL TWO: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 9 KESLINGER'S SUBDIVISION, VILLAGE OF ELBURN, THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 55 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE EXTENSION OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 9, 20 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 27 MINUTES EAST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 9, 110 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 55 MINUTES WEST 20 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 9; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 27 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 9, 110 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN THE VILLAGE OF ELBURN, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 217 East Oak Drive, Elburn, IL 60119 Permanent Index No.: 11-05304-007 Improvements: UNKNOWN Residential Structure 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 $203,804.41. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 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

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nput gar ng housing and community development needs as they relate to the use of Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds in 2014. The county will provide an estimate of the amount of funding expected to be available, the range of activities that may be undertaken with those funds, and the estimated amount that will benefit low- and moderate-income persons. Questions may be directed to Josh Beck (Published in the Kane County (Published in the Kane County at (630) 444-2960. Chronicle, November 29 & Decem- Chronicle, November 29 & Decem(Published in the Kane County ber 6 & 13, 2013.) ber 6 & 13, 2013.) Chronicle, December 6, 2013.)

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. I575175

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-13-20791 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector. I576191

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY - GENEVA, ILLINOIS CitiMortgage, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Deborah Apger, as Independent Administrator; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Darryl Apger; Timber Trails - Unit 7 Condominium Association; Brianne P. Apger; Matthew Apger; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 13 CH 02106 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Darryl Apger, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, towit: ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF KANE, AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: UNIT 662-2, IN TIMBER TRAILS UNIT SEVEN (7) CONDOMINIUM, BEING A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN KANE COUNTY ILLINOIS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 26, 2003 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2003K033533, IN KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND THEREAFTER REPLATTED AND RECORDED ON AUGUST 19, 2003 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2003K147659, IN KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 154 Durango Drive, Gilberts, IL 60136 and which said Mortgage was made by: Darryl Apger executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for National Bank of Kansas City, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Kane County, Illinois, as Document No. 2012K055942; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Thomas A. Hartwell 540 S. Randall Road St. Charles, IL 60174 on or before December 30, 2013, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.

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Sealed bids submitted in DUPLICATE in a sealed envelope with the words "2014 CEMETERY LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE & BURIAL SERVICES PROGRAM" clearly marked on it, will be received by the City of Geneva, Illinois until 11:00 A.M., Tuesday January 7, 2014 at the office of the City Administrator, 22 South First Street, Geneva, IL 60134, at which time they will publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of all materials, labor and for performing all related work thereto for landscape maintenance and burial services for the City's West Side and Oak Hill Cemeteries totaling approximately 25 acres. The bid documents are posted on the City's web site, www.geneva.il.us.

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PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: Kane County will hold a public hearing on Friday, December 20, 2013, at 12:00 p.m. at the County Government Center (Fourth Floor Conference Room, Building A), 719 Batavia Avenue, Geneva, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive citizen input regarding

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 20, 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 WILLIS WRITING located at 213 South Prairie

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