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the debate about whether to expose children to germs to improve their health as adults continues, with conflicting findings in two studies. By LaWeRence sYnett lsynett@shawmedia.com

arolyn Schofield has learned over the years not to be too afraid when it comes to letting her children get a little dirty. The mother of three – 7, 9 and 12 years old – has dealt with kids getting sick despite vaccines, vitamin use and a proper diet. The freshman McHenry County Board member has found that finding a balance between cleansing everything and doing nothing works best

because kids will be kids. “As a parent, whatever is going to happen is going to happen,” Schofield said, noting that her son has had H1N1, commonly known as swine flu, and pneumonia and mononucleosis in recent years. “You can teach them what they should be doing, but I am not going to keep them sheltered for the rest of their lives to avoid germs.” Letting children play in the mud might just turn out to be good for their health, but opinions vary. The debate about whether to expose children to

germs – known as the hygiene hypothesis – continues, with conflicting findings in two recent studies. Evidence supporting how early exposure helps build a defense against autoimmune diseases such as hay fever or asthma was released in March by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Researchers studied the immune systems of germ-free mice and compared them with mice living in a normal environment with microbes. They

found that germ-free mice had inflammation in the lungs and colon similar to asthma and colitis caused by hyperactivity of immune cells, or T cells, that had been linked to the same disorders in both species. The study also revealed that exposing the germ-free mice to germs during their first week of life, but not later, created a normal immune system and prevented diseases. “It’s a balance,” said Dr. Irfan Hazif, physician at Centegra Hospital – McHenry.

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WOODSTOCK – The goal is clear: help special education students transition from school to the real world by finding them steady jobs. But for the Careers and Education Department of the Special Education District of McHenry County, reaching that goal is a daily challenge. “There are some employers who are very open to hire individuals with disabilities,” Director Dan Haligas said. “Some, we have to do some employer education and let them know how our students can really contribute to their organization and be just as valuable as other people in the workplace, sometimes more so.” Haligas became director in August, moving from the Pioneer Center during a period of staff transition. He heads a department that usually begins working with students around age 17, preparing them for employment, helping them secure a job, and then sticking with the person

“It’s a passion for us. We celebrate every time a young person with disabilities successfully transitions into their adult time.” dan Haligas

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Fiscal cliff deal is another pain-free punt By cHaRLes BaBington The Associated Press

WASHINGTON – Congress’ hectic resolution of the “fiscal cliff” crisis is the latest in a long series of decisions by lawmakers and the White House to do less than promised – and to ask Americans for little sacrifice – in confronting the nation’s debt. The deal will generate $600

billion in new revenue over 10 years, less than half the amount President Barack Obama first called for. It will raise income tax rates only on the very rich. The bill, which Obama signed into law Wednesday night, puts off the toughest decisions about spending cuts for military and domestic programs, including Medicare and Social Security. And it does nothing to mitigate

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loans. In short, the deal reached between Obama and congressional Republicans continues to let Americans enjoy relatively high levels of government service at low levels of taxation. The only way that’s possible, of course, is through borrowing, which future generations will inherit.

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While there’s nothing particularly wrong with New Year’s resolutions, there’s often a self-loathing quality to them that’s sort of off-putting. Setting goals is great. Who doesn’t want to be a better boss, employee, husband, father, friend, etc.? There’s nothing wrong with placing expectations on ourselves to grow spiritually or professionally, or to improve health. But most of that critical kind of self-improvement is difficult to quantify. Many New Year’s resolutions start with a focus on some flaw or perceived flaw that a person has. I’m “too fat” or “too lazy” are often the inspiration. Well, maybe, but that’s not really a great premise to start a new year. So back to the goal-setting. Maybe you set out to lose 30 pounds and lose only 20. Is that a failure? Unless you’re competing on a reality show, probably not. Again, there’s nothing wrong with setting goals as long as there’s a healthy reaction to whether we’re achieving them instead of piling on self-hatred to what motivated us in

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From a news organization perspective, we have business goals and readership goals – circulation and revenue targets. While the newsroom shares those goals, we don’t have a lot of direct control over them. Newsroom goals are also difficult to quantify. Despite the frequent complaint, I’ve rarely heard editorial employees spend much time talking about how many copies we’re going to sell on a particular day or how many website hits a particular story will get. Awards are nice. We won Best Newspaper Website from Editor and Publisher last year for the best site with under 250,000 unique monthly visitors. We won 22 awards, including 11 first place awards from the Associated Press Editors Associated Contest last year. We kept the sweepstakes trophy from the Illinois Press Association and 42 won awards, including 13 first-place honors. But we typically do well in those contests. Would it be a failure if we won only 40 awards this year and didn’t take any national contests? Not

in my book. What we’ll try to do in 2013 is what we always do – be the most timely, relevant and smartest local news source in our area and continue to improve upon what the Northwest Herald has built over decades. What we want to do is be as connected with our readers as possible and provide information in any platform where you consume news, from the newspaper in your driveway to your tablets and smartphones, because we believe communities that are connected with reliable information are better communities. We’ll always care about what we do, and we can do it better with your help. We’ll always believe that a continuing dialogue with our readers is better for a news organization than any award.

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Illinois Democrats also press for vote on gay marriage By JOHN O’CONNOR The Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois Senate committee, in a party-line vote, has approved restrictions on semiautomatic assault weapons and highcapacity ammunition clips. One measure would ban the sale of semiautomatic handguns and rifles. People who currently own such weapons could keep them, but would have to register them. Sen. Antonio “Tony” Munoz, D-Chicago, is the sponsor. The second proposal would limit ammunition magazines to 10 rounds. Sen. Dan Kotowski, the bill’s sponsor, says he wants to concentrate on the highcapacity magazines because

they make assault weapons more deadly. “The reason why I’m focusing on that is because [high] magazine capacity has led to the increased lethality and the dangers associated with automatic weapons,” Kotowski, a Park Ridge Democrat, said. The bills now go to the full Senate. The proposed curbs on assault weapons after a school massacre last month in Connecticut left 20 children dead took center stage Wednesday night after an expected vote on landmark same-sex marriage legislation hit a snag. Marriage-equality supporters said the failure to get Senate approval for a procedural measure that would have allowed a committee hearing was a blip and will only delay consideration until today. But it was anticlimactic after a day of pressure on both sides featuring a gay TV star campaigning for same-sex marriage and more than 1,000

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AURORA – For the first time in more than six decades, Aurora finished the year without a single homicide, after years of efforts by police and community groups to end violence between rival gangs in Illinois’ second-largest city. The western Chicago suburb, home to nearly 200,000, was homicide-free last year for the first time since 1946. “That’s amazing,” Aurora Police Chief Greg Thomas told The (Aurora) BeaconNews. “We went through a lot of stuff to get there.” The last killing reported in the city was on Dec. 21, 2011, when a 21-year-old woman died in a domestic violence attack. Aurora struggled with gang violence beginning in the 1990s. The city’s homicides peaked with 26 in both 1995 and 1996. As recently as 2007, the city averaged more than

one homicide per month. Community groups stepped in to try to keep young people off the streets and more afterschool programs were created. Clergy held vigils at the site of every killing. The police department got help from the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. They teamed up for sweeps against gang members. Federal charges brought longer prison sentences and motivated other suspects to cooperate with investigators, The Beacon-News reported. By 2011, Aurora logged only two homicides for the year. By comparison, Illinois’ third-largest city, Rockford, had 14 homicides in 2012. That was that city’s lowest number since 2004, when there were eight, the Rockford Register Star reported Wednesday. In Chicago, homicides rose to 506 in 2012.

religious leaders, from Catholics to Muslims, signing a letter opposing it. Gov. Pat Quinn supports plans and has said he wants a same-sex marriage bill sent to him in the final days of the 97th General Assembly. It’s scheduled through Wednesday and includes dozens of lame-duck lawmakers who won’t be sworn into the next assembly and thus have more freedom to back contentious issues. Quinn, a Democrat, called for an assault-weapons ban in August after a mass shooting at a Colorado movie theater. But he took the approach – highly unpopular with legislators – of rewriting a fairly innocuous bill covering ammunition purchases, substituting language on semiautomatic weapons. That failed when the General Assembly voted to override his amendatory veto, but mostly because lawmakers thought Quinn had over-

stepped his authority. Kotowski successfully shepherded a high-capacity magazine limit through the Senate in May 2007. The 31-26 tally included a handful of Republicans, although it never got a House vote. The gay marriage issue was headed for an Executive Committee hearing before the Senate rejected Sen. Heather Steans’ attempt to attach the marriage language to existing legislation. A spokeswoman said Senate Democrats will seek another bill and move forward today. Steans, a Chicago Democrat, has said she has enough Senate votes for approval of the legislation, which would remove from state law a prohibition on marriage between two people of the same sex. But she also said timing is key because some supporters aren’t in attendance yet. If approved, Illinois would become the 10th state to alllow same-sex marriage.

Quinn: Pension crisis is Illinois’ ‘fiscal cliff’

CHICAGO – Gov. Pat Quinn is calling on lawmakers to resolve Illinois’ pension crisis in the next week, calling it “our state’s own fiscal cliff.”

In a news release Wednesday, Quinn said he salutes President Barack Obama and Congress for coming up with a bipartisan solution to avert the so-called fiscal cliff and prevent “devastating fiscal disaster.” He said Illinois now must do the same in regard to the state’s $96 billion pension crisis. Quinn said he wants lawmakers to send him a bill by Wednesday, when the current session ends.

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WASHINGTON – Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was released from a New York hospital Wednesday, three days after doctors discovered a blood clot in her head. Clinton’s medical team advised her Wednesday evening that she was making good progress on all fronts and said they are confident she will fully recover, said Clinton spokesman Philippe Reines. Doctors had been treating Clinton with blood thinners to dissolve a clot in a vein that runs through the space between the brain and the skull behind the right ear. “She’s eager to get back to the office,” Reines said in a statement. Reines said details of when Clinton will return to work will be clarified in the coming days. Clinton had been in the hospital since Sunday, when doctors discovered the clot on an MRI test during a follow-up exam stemming from a concussion she suffered in December. While at home battling a stomach virus, Clinton fainted, fell and struck her head, a spokesman said.

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Boehner agrees to Friday vote on Sandy aid The ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON – Under intense pressure from angry Republicans, House Speaker John Boehner agreed Wednesday to a vote this week on aid for superstorm Sandy recovery. The speaker will schedule a vote Friday for $9 billion for the national flood insurance program and another on Jan. 15 for a remaining $51 billion in the package, Republican Rep. Peter King of New York

said after emerging from a meeting with Boehner and GOP lawmakers from New York and New Jersey. The votes will be taken by the new Congress sworn in today. King left the session with Boehner without the anger that led him to rip into the speaker Tuesday night. “It was a very positive meeting,” King said, adding that Boehner, R-Ohio, assured the lawmakers present that the money from the two House votes would roughly equal the

$60 billion package of aid that passed the Senate. Because the votes will be taken in the new Congress, the Senate also will have to approve the legislation. If the House, as expected, approves the $9 billion flood insurance proposal, the Senate plans to move quickly in hopes of approving the aid on a voice vote Friday. The flood insurance money will help pay for claims by home and business owners with coverage. Sandy was the most costly

natural disaster since Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and one of the worst storms ever in the Northeast. “Getting critical aid to the victims of Hurricane Sandy should be the first priority in the new Congress, and that was reaffirmed today with members of the New York and New Jersey delegations,” Boehner said in a joint statement with House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va. Boehner’s decision Tuesday night not to vote on Sandy

aid before Congress ends its current session provoked a firestorm of criticism from New York, New Jersey and adjacent states where the money will go, including many lawmakers in his own party. According to King, Boehner explained that after the contentious vote to avoid major tax increases and spending cuts called the “fiscal cliff,” Boehner didn’t think it was the right time to schedule the vote before the current Congress went out of business.

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Volunteers install 26 stars on the roof of the Sandy Hook fire station on Tuesday in Newtown, Conn. The stars were made by a group of local contractors to honor the memory of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

MONROE, Conn. – On a tour Wednesday of his daughter’s new school, Vinny Alvarez took a moment to thank her third-grade teacher, who protected the class from a gunman by locking her classroom door and keeping the children in a corner. Alvarez was one of many Sandy Hook Elementary School parents expressing gratitude to the teachers during an open house at their school in the neighboring town of Monroe, where their children will resume classes today for the first time since the Dec. 14 shooting that left 20 students and six educators dead.

Alvarez expressed thanks to the teacher, Courtney Martin, who kept her door locked until it was safe to leave the building. “Everybody there thanked her in their own way,” he said. Newtown Superintendent of Schools Janet Robinson announced that the Sandy Hook staff decided that the students’ new school, the former Chalk Hill Middle School in Monroe, would be renamed Sandy Hook Elementary School. “That’s who they are. They’re the Sandy Hook family,” Robinson said after a news conference at a park in Monroe a few miles from the school. She added that renaming the Chalk Hill school

will allow staff and students to keep “their identity and a comfort level.” The school where the shootings occurred remains closed and guarded by police. Newtown officials haven’t decided yet on the building’s future. On Wednesday, police officers guarded the outside of the Monroe school, which is about seven miles from the old school, and told reporters to stay away. “I think right now it has to be the safest school in America,” Monroe police Lt. Keith White said. Robinson said Chalk Hill School has been transformed into a “cheerful” place for the surviving students to resume normal school routines.

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NATION & WOrld

Thursday, January 3, 2013 • Page A5

Pa. governor sues NCAA over Penn State sanctions Penalties on university excessive for child molestation case, he says By MArK SCOlFOrO The Associated Press

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A Syrian rebel plays soccer Wednesday in the Saif al-dawlah neighborhood of Aleppo, Syria. The United Nations estimated Wednesday that more than 60,000 people have been killed in Syria’s 21-month-old uprising against authoritarian rule.

U.N. says more than 60K killed in Syrian civil war The ASSOCIATEd PrESS

BEIRUT – The United Nations gave a grim new count Wednesday of the human cost of Syria’s civil war, saying the death toll has exceeded 60,000 in 21 months – far higher than recent estimates by anti-regime activists. The day’s events illustrated the escalating violence that has made recent months the deadliest of the conflict: As rebels pressed a strategy of attacking airports and pushing the fight closer to President Bashar Assad’s stronghold in Damascus, the government responded with deadly airstrikes on restive areas around the capital. A missile from a fighter jet hit a gas station in the suburb of Mleiha, killing or wounding dozens of people who were trapped in burning piles of debris, activists said. Gruesome online video

showed incinerated victims – one still sitting on a motorcycle – and bodies torn apart. “He’s burning! The guy is burning!” an off-camera voice screamed in one video over a flaming corpse. It was unclear whether the government had a military reason for attacking the gas station. At least one of the wounded wore a military-style vest often used by rebel fighters. Human rights groups and anti-regime activists say Assad’s forces often make little effort to avoid civilian casualties when bombing. Syria’s conflict began in March 2011 with protests calling for political change and has evolved into a full-scale civil war. As the rebels have grown more organized and effective, seizing territory in the north and establishing footholds around Damascus, the government has stepped up its use

of airpower, launching daily airstrikes. The escalating violence has sent the death toll soaring. The U.N.’s new count of more than 60,000 deaths since the start of the conflict is onethird higher than recent estimates by anti-regime activists. One group, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, says more than 45,000 people have been killed. Other groups have given similar tolls. “The number of casualties is much higher than we expected, and is truly shocking,” U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay said in a statement. She criticized the government for inflaming the conflict by cracking down on peaceful protests and said rebel groups, too, have killed unjustifiably. Acts by both sides could be considered war crimes, she said.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Pennsylvania’s governor, in a challenge to the NCAA’s powers, claimed in a lawsuit Wednesday that college sports’ governing body overstepped its authority and “piled on” when it penalized Penn State over the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal. Gov. Tom Corbett asked that a federal judge throw out the sanctions, which include an unprecedented $60 million fine and a four-year ban on bowl games, arguing that the measures have harmed students, business owners and others who had nothing to do with Sandusky’s crimes. “A handful of top NCAA officials simply inserted themselves into an issue they had no authority to police

under their own bylaws and one that was clearly being handled by the justice system,” Corbett said at a news conference. The case, filed under federal antitrust law, could define just how far the NCAA’s authority extends. Up to now, the federal courts have allowed the organization broad powers to protect the integrity of college athletics. In a statement, the NCAA said the lawsuit has no merit and called it an “affront” to Sandusky’s victims. Penn State said it had no role in the lawsuit. In fact, it agreed not to sue as part of the deal in accepting the NCAA sanctions, which were imposed in July after an investigation found that football coach Joe Paterno and other top officials hushed up sexual-abuse allegations against Sandusky, a former

member of Paterno’s staff, for more than a decade for fear of bad publicity. The penalties include a cut in the number of football scholarships the university can award and a rewriting of the record books to erase 14 years of victories under Paterno, who was fired when the scandal broke in 2011 and died of lung cancer a short time later. The lawsuit represents a reversal by the governor. When Penn State’s president consented to the sanctions last summer, Corbett, a member of the Board of Trustees, embraced them as part of the effort to repair the damage from the scandal. Corbett said he waited until now to sue over the “harsh penalties” because he wanted to thoroughly research the legal issues and did not want to interfere with the football season. The deal with the NCAA has been unpopular with many fans, students and alumni.

8NATION bRIefs Critics: Rig crash shows Arctic drilling danger

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The grounding of a petroleum drilling ship on a remote Alaska island has refueled the debate over oil exploration in the U.S. Arctic Ocean, where critics for years have said the conditions are too harsh and the stakes too high to allow dangerous industrial development. The drilling sites are 1,000 miles from Coast Guard resources, and environmentalists argue offshore drilling in the Arctic’s ecosystem is too risky. So when a Royal Dutch Shell PLC ship , the Kulluk, ran aground Monday on an

uninhabited island in the Gulf of Alaska, they pounced – saying the incident showed what will happen north of the Bering Strait if drilling is allowed. Shell Alaska spokesman Curtis Smith said the company has a long, successful history of working offshore in Alaska and is confident it can build another multidecade business in the Arctic.

Governor charts new course in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – A new governor took office Wednesday in Puerto Rico, marking an ideological shift in a U.S. territory struggling to

revive its economy and reduce violent crime. Alejandro Garcia Padilla was sworn in amid the cheers of thousands of supporters from his party, which opposes statehood. Garcia is a 41-yearold attorney and former local senator who narrowly defeated pro-statehood Gov. Luis Fortuno in November, thanks in part to support from labor unions angered when Fortuno laid off more than 20,000 government workers to help close a budget deficit. One of his priorities is to create jobs. Puerto Rico’s jobless rate is above 13 percent.

– Wire reports

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Mom: Boy in crash did not steal plane The ASSOCIATED PRESS

JASPER, Ala. – A teen pilot killed along with two friends in an Alabama plane crash had his own key to the aircraft and had flown it many times, his mother said Wednesday, denying authorities’ assertion that the plane had been taken without permission. Sherrie Smith said her 17year-old son, Jordan Smith, was the one flying the plane that went down in the Alabama woods Tuesday night. The Federal Aviation Administration said the Piper PA 30 crashed less than a mile from the Walker County Airport in Jasper, which is northwest of Birmingham. Smith said the owner of the plane had let her son fly it many other times and had given him his own key. Her son was a high school junior who fell in love with flying at an early age and was one test short of earning his private pilot’s license. “He had used the plane many times before,” she said. Her son had left the house around 6 p.m. to meet some friends at another airport in the area, and she said she last spoke to him by cellphone about four hours later. One of her son’s friends

called later about reports of a plane crash, and she tried to reach Jordan again but couldn’t. Walker County sheriff’s Chief Deputy James Painter said earlier Wednesday that authorities believed the three teenagers took off in the plane without permission. “We don’t know for sure but we think it was some teenagers who stole the plane and were sort of joyriding it,” Painter told The Associated Press. A call to the National Transportation Safety Board was not immediately returned Wednesday. Walker County Coroner J.C. Poe said the other two people killed in the crash were Brandon Tyler Ary, 19, and Jordan Seth Montgomery, 17. The plane departed from the small airport around 10:30 p.m. in overcast skies and a low cloud ceiling, airport manager Edwin Banks said. “It was a student pilot flying an airplane without permission, an airplane that he was not qualified to fly at night,” Banks said. Banks said Smith had flown single-engine planes in the past, but the plane in the crash was a double-engine aircraft.

Switch to workforce from school often scary • WORKERS

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to make sure he or she maintains the position. The department also links special needs individuals with other social service agencies in the area. “This is more than just a career for us. It’s a passion for us,” Haligas said. “We celebrate every time a young person with disabilities successfully transitions into their adult time.” The period after school can be scary for the parents of special needs students. “We help with the daunting task of transitioning out of public schools,” and make it go as smoothly as possible, Haligas said. The recession and slowto-recover economy further challenged the Career and Education Department, which

has been around for about 10 years. But when the staff gets an individual in the door with a local employer, usually the person will do the rest. Many special-needs students end up being loyal, reliable employees, Haligas said. “With job support, they can adapt to the workplace and bring a real positive attitude to the workplace.” For Haligas and his staff, helping students successfully find and maintain those sorts of jobs keeps them excited about the work they do. The staff are driven by helping, “so that they can continue living fulfilled lives, and contribute to their community,” Haligas said. “The education and career staff are very seasoned and dedicated,” he said. “I’m very proud to be a part of the team.”

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Mubarak implicated in deaths The ASSOCIATED PRESS CAIRO – An Egyptian fact-finding mission determined that Hosni Mubarak watched the uprising against him unfold through a live TV feed at his palace, despite his later denial that he knew the extent of the protests and crackdown against them, a member of the mission said Wednesday. The mission’s findings increase pressure for a retrial of the 84-year old ousted president, who is already serving a life sentence for the deaths of 900 protesters. But its report could hold both political gains and dangers for his successor, Mohammed Morsi. A new prosecution of Mubarak would be popular, as many Egyptians were angered that he was convicted only for failing to stop the killing of protesters, rather than for ordering the crackdown. But the report also implicates the military and security officials in protester deaths. Any move to prosecute them could spark a backlash from powerful generals and others who still hold positions under Morsi’s government.

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Egypt’s ex-President Hosni Mubarak lays on a gurney June 2 in the police academy courthouse in Cairo, Egypt. The ousted president could face retrial after a fact-finding mission shed more light on his awareness of a crackdown on protesters that killed 900 people. Rights activists said they would watch carefully how aggressively Morsi pursues the evidence, detailed by a fact-finding mission he commissioned. “This report should be part of the democratic transformation of Egypt and restructuring of security agencies,” said Ahmed Ragheb, a member of the commission and a rights lawyer. “At the end of the day, there will be no national reconciliation without revealing the truth, and ensuring

accountability.” Morsi, an Islamist from the Muslim Brotherhood, asked the commission to send the report to the chief prosecutor Talaat Abdullah to investigate new evidence, his office said Wednesday. Morsi recently appointed Abdullah to replace a Mubarak holdover who many considered an obstacle to strongly prosecuting former regime officials. Some judges criticized the appointment as a political move to continue

to wield leverage over the prosecutor post. The case will be a test whether Abdullah will conduct a thorough process of holding officials responsible. Some rights activists were already disappointed that Morsi didn’t empower the fact-finding commission itself to turn the investigations into prosecutions and avoid political influence. The 700-page report on protester deaths the past two years was submitted Wednesday to Morsi by the commission, made up of judges, rights lawyers, and representatives from the Interior Ministry and the intelligence, as well as families of victims. Morsi formed the commission soon after coming to office in June as Egypt’s first freely elected president after promising to order retrials of former regime figures if new evidence was revealed. The trial of Mubarak and other figures from his regime left the public deeply unconvinced justice was done. The prosecution was limited in scope, focusing only on the first few days of the 18-day uprising and on two narrow corruption cases.

Downsized proposals will have small effect • CLIFF

Continued from page A1 While Americans widely denounce the mounting debt, not so many embrace cuts to costly programs such as Social Security. And most want tax increases to hit someone other than themselves. “This is another ‘kick the can down the road’ event,” said William Gale, co-director of the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center and a former Republican White House adviser. “It is a huge missed opportunity.” “Going over the cliff would have put us on a bet-

ter budget path,” Gale said. The fiscal cliff’s combination of big tax increases and deep spending cuts would have provided major political leverage for both parties to achieve greater deficit reduction as they worked to ease some, but not all, of its bite. In fact, the whole point of the congressionally created cliff was to force the government – which borrows about 31 cents of every dollar it spends – to begin a fiscal diet that would spread the unpleasantness widely. Instead, Congress and the White House did what they almost always do. At the last minute they downsized their

proposals, protecting nearly every sector of society from serious pain. The accord leaves most programs operating as usual, postponing yet again the threat of serious reductions. Aside from the payroll tax increase, which drew little debate even though it affects almost all working Americans, the compromise will raise tax rates only on incomes above $450,000 for couples and $400,000 for individuals. That’s less than 1 percent of U.S. taxpayers. Obama had campaigned for thresholds of $200,000 and $250,000. The fiscal cliff’s implementation would have

made it difficult for Republicans to stop him, if Democrats had held their ground. That might have produced an ugly scene, rattled the financial markets and sparked even more partisan bitterness. But any step toward major deficit-reduction will trigger anger, threats and genuine discomfort for people who receive government services or pay taxes. In other words, everyone. And such steps can ignite opposition from powerful interest groups, which always stand ready to give money to the campaign opponents of lawmakers who displease them.

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Good hygiene important, but too sterile can hurt • GERMS

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“The hygiene hypothesis is just an idea. You want to be exposed to certain things in order to deal with them better when you are older,” Hazif said. A study presented in late November by the International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene agrees with the hygiene hypothesis that exposure to germs at an early age regulates the immune system, but went against the inclusion of germs that cause infectious diseases. Improvements in sanitation, advancements to create cleaner food and water, and antibiotics have reduced germ exposure. Coupled with factors such as genetics, diet, pollution and stress, it makes humans more susceptible to allergies and chronic inflammatory diseases such as type 1 diabetes. “A certain level of hygiene is important,” Hafiz said. “But you don’t need to go above and beyond.” Good hygiene includes access to clean air and water, proper sewage and trash removal, and decent ventilation and indoor plumbing, Hafiz said. The study suggests exposure to the “right” kind of microbes, not the pathogens that make people seriously ill.

Considered a more rational approach is “targeted hygiene,” according to the IFH study. That concept focuses on proper hygiene habits instead of exposure. “These studies are a great nutshell, but don’t necessarily translate,” he said. “No human lives in a completely sterile environment. There are so many differences between sterile, clean and poor sanitary conditions. And it makes a world of difference.” Dr. Jeffrey Gindorf, a physician from Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, agreed. “It would be impossible to sterilize any sort of environment completely,” he said. “That would prevent your immune system from learning what it needs to do to fight things off.” Both studies recommend further research. There is truth in both studies, Gindorf said. “With the way our immune systems work, people need to be educated with what’s good and bad,” he said. “During routine existence, you are going to be exposed to things and your body is built to adapt to it. There are other situations where protocols have to be followed.” Schofield agreed. “It’s an unavoidable thing,” Schofield said. “You can’t let it control your life.”

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Thursday, January 3, 2013 • Page A7 • Northwest Herald • NWHerald.com 8OUR VIEW

Refresher on new laws

Our state’s biggest problem – its yawning, multibillion dollar pension shortfall – remains unsolved, but our state’s lawmakers did accomplish a few things in 2012. More than 150 new laws will take effect this year, and most Illinoisans will be affected by them in one way or another. Many new laws are aimed at protecting public safety. New restrictions on gun permits require that authorities be For the record notified if a person has a “mental With the new year came a disability” that number of new laws now on would make it the books in Illinois. dangerous for him or her to possess a gun. There also are stronger penalties for adults who allow underage drinking on their property. Possession, sale and distribution of shark fins – for use in shark-fin soup – also becomes illegal in Illinois this year. There is a thriving market for the delicacy, which often is served as a display of social status, but the harvesting of the fins is inhumane, environmentalists say. Stricter punishments for child-sex crimes also will take effect, along with several laws aimed at preventing elder abuse, including a training course for police to teach them ways to spot possible abuse. There also are new rules designed to raise money, or reinforce the state’s right to raise it. There will be a $2 increase in fees for basic license plates. The increase is expected to raise $20 million for the state park system. The state Department of Natural Resources is also raising other fees to generate an additional $15 million this year. A new $3 entry tax on people who visit strip clubs also takes effect this year, and sales-tax evasion by retailers also will become a felony crime. On the personal privacy front, potential employers will be prohibited from asking for a job applicant’s social media passwords when they are considering their application. Although new fees are rarely welcome, most of these laws passed because they are relatively easy to agree upon. We want child-sex offenders to be punished harshly, we want to keep guns out of the hands of unstable people, we want there to be some consideration for our personal privacy when applying for a job. However, we also want a solution to the state’s most difficult problem: public pension obligations. If 2013 brings no other legislation than a reasonable solution on that issue, we’ll take it. The next shark-fin-soup-style problem can be solved in 2014.

8SKETCH VIEW

8IT’S YOUR WRITE Anonymous thank you

To the Editor: My daughter and I were out shopping the weekend before Christmas Eve and decided to go through the drive-up at Caribou. We waited for our coffee and when we reached the window, the young lady handed us our order and said Merry Christmas, it has been taken care of! The car ahead of us wanted to spread some kindness and joy and paid for our coffee. We want to say thank you to whomever that was and to let them know that really made our day. I also hope others can relate to this because we don’t know who that person was nor do they know who we are. So this is a big thank you from all of us anonymous people to the other kind anonymous people! Cathy Bengtson Crystal Lake

8ANOTHER VIEW

Arming teachers

One can imagine a scene in which a teacher pulls a sidearm and becomes a hero by shooting an armed attacker before he can harm students. One also can imagine a scenario in which students suffer even greater carnage with bullets flying back and forth between intruder and teacher. The debate over whether to let teachers do double duty as armed security guards is growing across the United States after the Dec. 14 attack at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. Harrold, Texas, is one location where teachers and school administrators carry weapons into the classroom. Legislators in a growing number of states want similar laws. Opponents argue, rightly so, that having more people armed at school could lead to more injuries and deaths. They point to an August shoot-out on the streets of New York City in which police accidentally wounded nine bystanders. If trained police can accidentally shoot so many people, what does it say about the potential for harm from someone who is trained to teach, not fight crime? Also, there is the fact that school employees can go bad or have intense disagreements among themselves that could turn deadly with the presence of weapons. Hopefully, the shooting deaths of 20 students and six school employees in Newtown will lead to meaningful changes across the nation. Rather than arming teachers and administrators, however, the focus should be elsewhere. The changes should start with securing access points to schools. Simply requiring all visitors to sign in at the office is not the solution when an intruder can simply bypass the office without anyone noticing. The nation also needs to bolster the system of background checks and waiting periods by requiring them at gun shows as well as at stores. A ban on high-volume ammunition magazines makes good sense. Even a trained police resource officer armed with a pistol might be little defense against an intruder who can fire 30 or 100 shots without reloading.

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Editorial Board: John Rung, Dan McCaleb, Kevin Lyons, Stacia Hahn, Jon Styf, Kate Schott

Slow down carnage

To the Editor: In response to the letter from Mr. Ed Sapeta (Dec. 27) to repeal the Second Amendment, Thomas Jefferson also said, “The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.” Diane Feinstein wants to ban guns, yet she has a conceal-carry permit. Michael Bloomberg has the same idea, but he has paid armed guards, as do all the anti-gun mayors and governors. The vast majority of the population who legally own weapons are law-abiding citizens. It’s the 1 percent of our population who are the criminals and the criminally insane. Why do we continue to cast a broad net when we should focus our energy on the people who are committing the crimes? Most of the violent crimes are committed by criminals with multiple offenses who are back on the street instead of in prison where they belong. The shooter who gunned down the firefighters in New York killed his grandmother 17 years ago with a hammer. Please tell me why this man is not in prison for the rest of his life? We have removed money for mental health and institutions for the insane. Connecticut has some of the strongest gun laws in the nation and some of the weakest mental health laws in the land. Maybe it’s time to stop the chatter about more gun laws and talk about what really will slow down this carnage. Minimum mandatory sentences for crimes with

a gun and more effort and money spent on mental health issues. Gregory Walker Lake in the Hills

Friendly community

To the Editor: I’ve always known that McHenry is a community that takes care of one another. Random acts of kindness occur daily. Most go unacknowledged because they were done for the best of reasons – because it was the right thing to do. The response by our community and neighbors in surrounding communities to the fire at Windy City Wings was an amazing example of who we are. The fire occurred late on a Thursday night. By Friday, Edgebrook and Duker schools had organized a drop-off site, seeking donations for those who lost everything in the fire. What happened in response to that request was awesome. Cars were lined up for hours waiting to donate. Fundraisers were held at Buddys and the Gambler on Friday and Saturday nights, and once again, the outpouring of support was amazing. Our business community truly stepped up to support this cause and to support the owners of Windy City Wings. Thanks to the generosity of so many people, these families will have what they need to start over. The children had a Christmas. While one of our oldest and most historic buildings is now gone, no lives were lost and no other buildings were lost thanks to the professional response of the McHenry Township Fire Protection District, the McHenry Police Department and Dispatch Center, and all of the surrounding departments that came to our aid. In the aftermath of the fire, a friend said to me, “This is why McHenry is a community, not just a town.” I couldn’t agree more. Thank you everyone. Happy New Year. Mayor Sue Low

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Tyrannical government

To the Editor: This is in response to Ed Sapeta’s letter (Dec. 27) suggesting the we all give up our Second Amendment rights. Although this person has the right of free speech with his First Amendment rights, his suggestion that we give up our unalienable right of protection from a tyrannical government has got to be the most asinine statement I have heard in a long time.

8THE FIRST AMENDMENT

How to sound off

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The Second Amendment has nothing to do with how long it takes to fire one round. Our forefathers recognized the fact that all governments become tyrannical over time, and it is the right of every citizen to have the means to protect themselves from this and/ or shed the bonds of said government, if need be. Our governments over the past 20 years have been becoming more and more oppressive; the rights guaranteed in our Constitution (particularly the Second Amendment) are the only things keeping us from sliding back into feudalism. A concerned and educated citizenry is needed more now than ever before. Craig Davis Woodstock

Balance or bias?

To the Editor: The Northwest Herald is great at covering local news (that is not political). But their coverage of political candidates who don’t fit their mold, like the Northwest Herald’s reporting about unions, is extremely biased. During the past year, the public was subjected to the Republican “Clown Car” primary, with a seemingly endless parade of extreme candidates. The vicious attacks aired by Republican candidates against each other were unprecedented. After the primary, the Republican Party was like a satellite falling out of orbit. They continued to spin and wobble uncontrollably while the tea party, Mitt Romney and Karl Rove all wrestled to take control. Why doesn’t Rove run for office? Did the Republican you voted for take the Grover pledge? You didn’t vote for Rove, did you? Now that the election is over and the blame game has begun, it’s like cannibals on parade. The Republican Party is breaking up on re-entry. They must have Alzheimer’s. It’s like the election never happened. The minority losers refuse to move our country forward. Instead, they insist on perpetuating gridlock in a feeble attempt to make President Barack

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Obama look bad. Speaker of the House John Boehner can’t even control his party members. What a leader. Why hasn’t the Northwest Herald printed articles or cartoons about the ongoing Republican embarrassments? Maybe you should report: Rove and Grover are over, and so is their (Republican) “Party.” Bob Miller Crystal Lake

Recent anti-gun letters

Re: the recent letter headlined “Gun-related violence” (Dec. 24). I am an NRA member, so the question was directed to me. Here are two suggestions. Mass shootings in this country date from the 1970s. What else happened in the 1970s? We closed the insane asylums and turned the inmates loose on society. Those who are mentally deficient, but sane, are not a threat to society and should be allowed to go about their lives. However, those who are not sane, e.g. sociopaths, do not abide by the rules (norms and mores) of society and should be returned to the asylums. Let us be honest, those recent shooters who were not shouting “Allahu Akbar” as they shot their victims were all previously identified as sociopaths. When I worked in an office in Chicago, I had to pass armed security officers to get into my building. Should we not protect our children at least as well as we protect our office workers? Let’s place trained armed security in each of our schools. Regarding a recent letter headlined “Ban Assault Rifles” (Dec. 24). You have the right to your own opinion, but not to your own facts. Please check your data before writing. As an Illinois resident, you don’t have to ban “machine guns.. Machine guns (including rifles and pistols) already are illegal for Illinoisans to own. As for the other 49 states, please check the National Firearms Act of 1934 for the licensing and registration requirements. They are quite stringent. Patrick Donlea Crystal Lake

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Weather TODAY

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Waukegan 26/13

Oak Park 28/15

St. Charles 24/11

DeKalb 24/11 Dixon 24/8

McHenry 26/10

An Alberta Clipper will swing through early today and bring a few ﬂurries, but no accumulating snow is expected. Winds will pick up as the front moves through and high temperatures will drop into the mid-20s. By Friday, temperatures will rise back up into the 30s as winds shift and come out of the southwest. Another weak system will pass Saturday with a few ﬂurries.

Aurora 26/9

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WATER TEMP: Chicago Winds: W at 15-25 kts. 28/15 Waves: 3-5 ft.

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8COMMUNITY NEWS

MaN accused of cHild sex assaulT

McCULLOM LAKE – A McCullom Lake man remained in the McHenry County Jail on Wednesday, accused of sexually assaulting a young girl. Rafael Rodriguez-Sanchez, 41, of 4600 Parkview Drive, is charged with one count of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and one count of domestic battery. Rodriguez-Sanchez’s bond is set at $100,000; he must post 10 percent, or $10,000, to be released. On Saturday, McCullom Lake police responded to a local doctor’s office for a child under 13 who reported that RodriguezSanchez sexually abused her at her home. The alleged victim disclosed the abuse in an interview conducted with assistance from the Child Advocacy Center of McHenry County, police said. Rodriguez-Sanchez, who already was in custody on a domestic battery charge, was charged Monday with the assault and served with a warrant while in jail.

Lakemoor’s image an issue

Village president and election challenger differ on approach By EMILY K. COLEMaN

ecoleman@shawmedia.com LAKEMOOR – Cleaning up Lily Lake will bring economic development to Lakemoor, the challenger to the incumbent village president said. Tina Asmus, a 12-year resident of Lakemoor, is

challenging President Todd Weihofen in the April election. “They’re going to drive down [Route] 120 and see this beautiful lake,” Asmus said. “It’s something I’m so passionate about. ... But now, it’s become a weedy mud puddle.” It’s not the first time As-

mus has taken on the village. She successfully challenged the village’s public nuisance ordinance in court after she was fined $25 for using two toilets and a sink as flower planters. That’s not the reason

see elecTioN, page B3

On the ballot In alphabetic order. (i) indicates incumbent. Trustees (three openings) Alexis Aguilar Kimberly Beach (i) Joseph Enright

looks to move up to radio Internet now home of Huntley group By STEphEN di BENEdETTO

8ENVIRONMENT TIP

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GrEEN puShEd aS New year color

“Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect.” – Alan Cohen

Start fresh or add another action, big or small, to your habits of loving the planet. One gesture, one good example, one practice value can ripple into the world and be a catalyst for others. Here a few suggestions of healthy Earth habits: • Switch from disposables to reusables. • Sign up or investigate CSAs (community-supported agriculture). • Plan and learn about native plants and trees. • Recycle more, starting with Christmas lights. • Improve one area of your home to conserve energy. • Research and learn about alternative energy. • Read instead of watching TV. • Practice thrift in a new area of your life. • Make new friends by joining an environmental group that advocates for your community, such as the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County.

Source: Environmental Defenders of McHenry County

8LOCAL BEST BET

HUnTLEy – A Library Luau will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today at the Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road. During this Hawaiian-themed event, participants will learn to hula, play some games and make shark tooth necklaces. The program is for children in grades six to 12. Registration is required by calling 847-669-5386, ext. 21.

8LOCAL DEATHS Lisa Erickson Greenwood 43, Cary William F. Otten Jr. 85, Lake in the Hills Gosta “Gus” E. Snickars 85, Algonquin oBiTuaries on pages B3-4

Village president Tina Asmus Ryan “Todd” Weihofen (i)

Algonquin fire kills man, dog Station

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algonquin-Lake in the hills Fire protection district Lt. robert haughey uses a thermal imaging camera Wednesday morning to check for hot spots after a fire at 4780 Iroquois road in algonquin. an elderly man died in the fire. By JiM dallKe

jdallke@shawmedia.com ALGONQUIN – An elderly man and a dog were found dead in a house fire late Tuesday at 4780 Iroquois Road in Algonquin. Investigators from the AlgonquinLake in the Hills Fire Department and state fire marshal’s office have not yet determined the cause of the fire, the

fire department said in news release. A damage amount was not immediately available. A neighbor called 911 and reported that an elderly man was trapped in the burning home, the release said. Algonquin-Lake in the Hills firefighters were dispatched at 11:11 p.m. and arrived at 11:15 p.m., to find smoke and fire showing from the ranch-style home. The fire already had burned through the

floor of the home, the release said. The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District received assistance from the Huntley, Crystal Lake, Barrington, Carpentersville, East Dundee, Cary, Fox River Grove, McHenry Township, Woodstock, West Dundee and Rutland-Dundee fire departments, as well as the Algonquin Police Department and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office.

HUNTLEY – Volunteers at the Huntley Community Radio station are eying late 2013 to achieve their longstanding goal of being on residents’ local FM dial. In October, for the first time since 2000, the Federal Communications Commission will accept applications from noncommercial, educational broadcasters to create low-power FM stations. The rare opportunity means the all-day community station in Huntley could start transmitting on the radio, after broadcasting exclusively on the Internet since September. “We want to increase our listeners right here in Huntley,” said Dorothy Litwin, who oversees programming at Huntley Community Radio. Litwin said the station simply needs to stay on the air long enough to apply to the FCC, because it already meets certain criteria, such as having an all-volunteer staff and not relying on advertising. If its application is successful, the FCC would allow the station by 2014 to broadcast at a signal strength no greater than 100 watts, roughly the amount of electricity that powers a typical household light bulb. The signal would allow the station to reach listeners within a 10-mile radius of its newsroom in Deicke Park, 11419 S. Route 47. The 50-plus volunteers at the station will have to detail programming and services they’ve offered in an application, so they’ll look to double station programming and increase its audience in the year ahead. Currently, the station offers about 16 educational programs that cover topics from music to children shows and traditional newscasts, Litwin said. The ultimate goal for the station is to keep the growing Huntley community connected and informed. “We don’t want to become just a jukebox,” she said.

see radio, page B3

Police: Former D-50 clerk charged $20K to district By sHawN sHiNNeMaN

sshinneman@shawmedia.com HARVARD – A former School District 50 employee charged more than $20,000 to a district credit card and Walmart card, according to police. Krystal Ohlenroth, who was fired as the district’s accounts payable clerk Oct. 23, is charged with theft of more

than $10,000 of government property, a Class 1 felony, and theft of mroe than $10,000, a Class 2 felony. Harvard Police Chief Dan Kazy-Garey said the unauthorized purchases began in early 2012 and were for “everyday expenses.” “Some were cash, others were for entertainment, various clothing items,” he said.

The cards, a Visa credit card and Walmart credit card, were issued to Ohlenroth, Kazy-Garey said. District 50 officials first reported the activity to the police department on Oct. 16 and held a special board meeting a week later. At the meeting, after hearing the results of an internal investigation, the board unanimously voted to

fire Ohlenroth, who had been with the district for 11 years. District 50 officials said they have changed the way finances are handled since the investigation started. “The district has and will continue to take all necessary steps to reinforce and refine our processes and protocols related to financial transactions,” the district said in a

news release. Ohlenroth was arrested Dec. 28 and released on a $50,000 bond. She’s scheduled for a preliminary hearing Monday. The Harvard Police Department reviewed the case with the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office, which brought the charges last week.

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McHENRy: MAMMO MONDAyS

Centegra to offer health screenings NORTHWEST HERALD McHENRY – Centegra Health System will sponsor Mammo Monday events throughout McHenry County this month and in February. Offerings include mammograms, bone density screenings, free expert bra fittings and light snacks. Mammo Mondays also are part of Centegra’s Pearls for Wellness program. Women who participate in select

health and wellness programs will be rewarded with a cultured freshwater pearl from Dalzell Jewelers and Centegra Health System to begin a keepsake necklace. Women can go online to centegra.org/pearl to sign up for the program and see a list of qualifying health and wellness services. Upcoming Mammo Mondays will be offered from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on: • Monday at Centegra Gav-

ers Breast Center • Jan. 14 at Centegra Hospital – McHenry • Jan. 21 at Centegra Health Center – Huntley • Jan. 28 at Centegra Hospital – Woodstock • Feb. 4 at Centegra Gavers Breast Center • Feb. 11 at Centegra Hospital – McHenry • Feb. 18 at Centegra Health Center – Huntley • Feb. 25 at Centegra Hospital – Woodstock

Winter events a cure for cabin fever

Service to celebrate 150 years of freedom

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NORTHWEST HERALD WOODSTOCK – The McHenry County Conservation District offers families a way to get outdoors for winter explorations. • Winter Constellations: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at Brookdale Conservation Area, 18410 Route 14, Woodstock. Under a hushed winter sky, participants will learn to identify a few major constellations and listen to the stories behind them. Dress for the weather and come prepared to be outside for part of the program, which is free for county residents and $5 for nonresidents. It is for adults and families. The registration deadline in Jan. 13. • An Afternoon with the Short-Eared Owls: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood. The shorteared owl is an Illinois endangered species, but visits Glacial Park every winter.

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CRYSTAL LAKE – The United States on Tuesday celebrated the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation that freed slaves. The proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln will be highlighted at the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday at First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake, 461 Pierson St. The church’s senior minister, the Rev. Dr. (Budd) If you go Gilbert Friend-Jones, will speak on The “A Liberatproclamation ing Epiphany: by President Lincoln’s ConAbraham science and the Lincoln will be Congregational highlighted Connection.” at the 10 Lincoln’s a.m. worship eight-year, service Suncollaborative relationship day at First with an Illinois Congregational Church c l e r g y m a n , the Rev. Owen of Crystal Lake, 461 Pier- Lovejoy, was one of the more son St. significant factors that influenced Lincoln’s decision to declare slaves free. Lovejoy, whom Lincoln considered “my best friend in Congress,” served the Hampshire Colony Congregational Church of Princeton. Over the years, Lincoln and Lovejoy differed on strategies to end slavery. Lovejoy patiently waited and consistently supported all of Lincoln’s more-moderate initiatives while advocating his own, more-radical approaches. By June 6, 1862, however, Lovejoy declared, “It is my deep and solemn conviction that the Emancipation of the Slave is essential to the safety and perpetuity of the Republic.” Emancipation was proclaimed by the president less than six months later. For information, call Friend-Jones at 224-623-9200.

Register online at www.mccdistrict.org, by phone at 815-479-5779, by mail or by walk-in at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road in Crystal Lake. Participants will take a winter hike at dusk to search for these special creatures. Attendees should bring binoculars if they have them, and dress for the weather. The afternoon will begin with a short indoor presentation at the Lost Valley Visitor Center. The program is free for county residents and $2 for nonresidents. It is for adults and families ages 8 and up. The registration deadline is Jan. 14. • Animal Tracks, Traces and Trails: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at Rush Creek Conservation Area, 20501 McGuire Road, Harvard. Winter snowfall provides the perfect opportunity to search for animal tracks and traces. Participants will search for animal

clues on the trails and discover animal behaviors. Dress for the weather; the entire program will be outdoors. The program is free for county residents and $2 for nonresidents. It is for children ages 6 to 12. The registration deadline is Jan. 14. • Fantastic Fur: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 21 at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood. Participants will learn about furbearing animals of Illinois. How does their fur help them survive and are there different types of fur? Discover the answers to these questions and more. The program will include an outdoor hike, so dress for the weather. The program is free for county

residents and $5 for nonresidents. It is for children ages 6 to 12. The registration deadline is Jan. 16. • Well Planned Garden: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. Gather with new and seasoned gardeners as they plan for the next garden season. Companion planting, organic pest control and other methods used to create a more sustainable garden also will be discussed. Participants should feel free to bring their garden journals to share their own discoveries. The program is free for county residents and $6 for nonresidents. It is for those 14 years and older. The registration deadline is Jan. 19. Register online at www. mccdistrict.org, by phone at 815-479-5779, by mail or by walk-in at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road in Crystal Lake.

CRySTAL LAKE: bREAK yOuR bOuNDARIES

Centegra offers weight-loss challenge About the program

NORTHWEST HERALD CRYSTAL LAKE – Centegra Health System’s popular Break Your Boundaries contest will return this year for regional businesses, community members and Centegra associates. This eight-week weightloss challenge combines nutrition, exercise and behavior modification as a means to achieve a healthy lifestyle and weight-loss goals. The challenge runs from January through April. “Break Your Boundaries provides participants the perfect way to kickstart better health habits,” Celine Pope, wellness manager with Centegra Health System, said in a news release. “Friendly competition pushes people to work even harder to accomplish their weight-loss goals.” Local employers, Centegra Health System associates, spouses, significant

Break Your Boundaries is an eight-week weight-loss challenge that combines nutrition, exercise and behavior modification to achieve weight-loss goals. The challenge runs through April. Prizes include cash awards for first, second and third place men and women, and teams. others and community members may participate in many ways. The first is through an employer who offers Break Your Boundaries as a supplement to an employee wellness program or as a health benefit. Centegra Health System wellness specialists will go to local companies to weigh in employees, provide materials and motivate employees. Wellness specialists provide tools to keep employees focused on weight loss. Employees will compete against workers from different companies.

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A second level challenges Centegra associates in their own Break Your Boundaries competition. Hospital and Centegra Physician Care associates will challenge each other by competing in teams or as individuals. The final level is for community members or Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center members who want to compete against other community residents for prizes. Community residents and Health Bridge members may register at Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center locations in Crystal Lake and Huntley. Participation in the pro-

gram can be as an individual or a team of four. There is a two men limit per team. Winnings are determined by an accumulated score of percentage of weight lost, inches lost, exercise points, food log points and education points. Prizes include $1,000 for the first-place man and woman, $500 for the second-place man and woman, and $250 for the third-place man and woman. The first-place team will receive $200 a person, the second-place team will receive $150 a person, and the third-place team will receive $100 a person. Prizes are subject to tax. To register for the program through an employer, contact the Centegra Health System worksite wellness department at 815-788-2256. Community and Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center participants may register by calling 815-444-2900.

Mobile food pantry to visit CL church Saturday

CRYSTAL LAKE – St. Thomas the Apostle Church will host a mobile food pantry from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. About 10,000 pounds of food, enough for 300 families, will be distributed through the Northern Illinois Food Bank truck to people in need. There are no eligibility requirements. The distribution will be at the church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Numbers will not be distributed until 9 a.m. Refreshments will be served and winter clothing also will be available. For information, call the church at 815-455-5400.

Health, Fitness and Nutrition Expo on Sunday

CRYSTAL LAKE – The Crystal Lake Park District will host a Health, Fitness and Nutrition Expo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock St. Twenty-seven vendors will offer discounts, raffle prizes and information related to health, fitness and nutrition. Participating vendors are AKF Martial Arts, Beyond Organic, Crystal Lake Rowing Club, Centegra, Cherne Care Clinic, Crystal Lake Park District, CrossFit/ NorthWall, Dental Works. Derick Dermatology, Four Friends Farm, Healthbridge, Human Healthy Vending, Intrigue Fitness, Jazzercise, Juice Plus +, Kumaranayagam, McHenry Medical Center, Mohs Dermatology, Nature’s Balance, The Racket Club, Running Depot, Snap Fitness, Sports City Academy, Strelcheck Chiropractic and Title Boxing Club. For information, call the park district at 815-459-0680.

Kierna to address state of Cary at roundtable

CARY – Cary Village President Tom Kierna will be the keynote speaker at the Cary Business Roundtable at noon Jan. 16 at the Cary Park District Community Center Oak Room, 255 Briargate Road. It’s sponsored by the Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce. Kierna will offer a “State of the Community Address” and discuss business developments in the community. The public is welcome to attend. The cost is $15 and includes a box lunch. To register, visit the Cary Grove chamber website at www.carygrovechamber.com. After the update, the floor will be open to questions. A Fox River Grove Business Roundtable, with keynote speaker Village President Bob Nunamaker, will be at noon Feb. 21 at the Fox River Grove Village Hall, 305 Illinois St. The cost is $15 and includes a box lunch. For information on both events, visit the chamber website at www.carygrovechamber.com or call the chamber at 847-639-2800.

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8OBITUARIES DOROthy BANChAk

Born: May 9, 1919; Escanaba, Mich. Died: Dec. 31, 2012; Escanaba, Mich.

RAPID RIVER, Mich. – Dorothy Girard Banchak, 93, of Rapid River, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba, Mich. She was born May 9, 1919, at Mrs. Bloom’s Maternity House in Escanaba to Charles and Mabel (Armstrong) Girard. She graduated in 1937 from Escanaba High School, where she was a cheerleader, thespian, singer, dancer, writer and bobsledder. Dorothy moved to Chicago in 1938 to attend nursing school and worked at Garfield Park Hospital. In 1940, she married Richard V. Hyland and began her family of five children. She sewed at F.W. Woolworths, modeled hosiery, topped candy bars at Mars Candy Co., soldered circuit boards at Zenith Radio and was a precinct captain in Cook County. In 1957, she moved to Carpentersville and became a single parent. She was secretary for the Democratic Party in Kane County, chairman of the March of Dimes and manager of Mary Lester Fabric Store at Meadowdale Shopping Center. On weekends she played the organ at Black Angus Restaurant in Algonquin. She worked in sales for Holub Food Company, was a state field supervisor with the Illinois Department of Public Instruction and then became director of the school lunch program for School District 300 for several years. In 1965, she married Otto Banchak in Algonquin. They enjoyed gardening, fishing and getaways to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. In 1971, she was hired from the unemployment line to work and train as a claims adjudicator for the Illinois Department of Labor in Elgin. She soon was promoted to manager of the Elgin office and then was given additional offices in Woodstock and Waukegan. Dorothy conducted annual business seminars to educate employers on how to cut their unemployment contribution costs. She retired in 1984. After retirement, Dorothy opened

“Glasso’leen Alley” and made stained-glass originals. She was recognized at the Invitational International Stained Glass Show in Chicago and completed several commissioned works for area businesses. In 1991, she and Otto moved to Rapid River, Mich., to fish and make new friends. Dorothy always looked for a new venture. She began making hand-painted porcelain dolls and in 1995 received two blue ribbons at the Upper Peninsula Area Doll Show. She loved fabric and sewing dresses for her granddaughter. Quilting became her passion and she made more than 30 quilts for her family. As a voracious reader of biographies, history and politics, she excelled in debate over controversial issues. Dorothy was a member of Toastmasters International, Delta County Historical Society and the African Violet Society of America. She started a local chapter of the Red Hat Society and was a member of the Rapid River Quilt Guild. She was featured at Bay College and named Quilter of the Year in 2009. Her love of music, art and history were cornerstones to building many, long friendships that strengthened her spirit and kept her mind sharp. Survivors include her children, Kristine (David) Beach of Harvard, Kevin (Karen) Hyland of Penn Valley, Calif., Carolyn Hyland of Mishawaka, Ind., and Patricia Hyland of Berkeley, Calif.; grandchildren, Todd Hyland of Rapid River, Heather (Mike) Maisen of Seattle, Piper Hyland of Berkeley, Joseph L. (Staci) Rybacek of Woodstock, Cynthia Beach of Harvard, Ryan Hyland of Chico, Calif., Jonathan Hyland of Reston, Va., and Nicholas Hyland of Santa Rosa, Calif.; two nephews, Larry (Kitty) Girard of South Haven, Mich., and Ken (Bonnie) Girard of Tucson, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Otto Banchak, in May 2011; sons, Richard C. Hyland in January 2004, Dennis Hyland in infancy in 1943 and Timothy G. Hyland in June 2010; and brothers, Lawrence and Walter Girard. Her family will receive friends 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 3, at Skradski Funeral Home, 706 Wisconsin Ave., Gladstone, Mich. The

memorial service will be at noon, with the Rev. Fr. Emmett Norden officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Sandpoint Lighthouse in care of Delta County Historical Society, 16 Water Plant Road, Escanaba, MI 49829. Envelopes will be available at the Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County. Messages of condolence to Dorothy’s family may be made online at www.skradskifuneralhomes.com. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits

WEsLEy E. EAtON Born: March 31, 1927 Died: Dec. 13, 2012

WALWORTH, Wis. – Wesley E. Eaton 85, formerly of Cary, passed away Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, with family at his side after complications from a stroke. Born March 31, 1927, he was the son of the late Elmer H. and Emma C. (Bewert) Eaton of Chicago. He was a corporal in the United States Army and served in Korea. With a lifelong appreciation of music, he was a member of the Chicago Area Theatre Organ Enthusiasts, Dairyland Theatre Organ Society, American Theatre Organ Society and Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Cary. He is survived by his children, Kathleen H. Erickson (Gary) of Lena, James W. Eaton of Waukegan and Nancy A. Doherty (Scott) of Lake Geneva, Wis.; and two grandsons, Matthew W. Erickson of Woodridge and Russell J. Erickson of Lena. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann, in 2002; and sister, Winifred Dombrowski in 2002. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Cary. The family requests donations to the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Organ Fund, 2107 Three Oaks Road, Cary, IL 60013, or a hospice organization of your choice. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits

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Volunteers fundraising for tower • RADIO

Continued from page B1 FCC licensure would let the station build a transmitter tower that could cost

$75,000. The all-volunteer staff already has started to develop a fundraising campaign to cover it, Litwin said. A group of Sun City residents launched the station

in September, after planning the idea for nearly four years. Many community groups, such as Centegra Health System and the village, have sponsored and helped develop station programming.

Candidates agree: Clean up of Lily Lake needed • ELECTION

Continued from page B1 she’s running, though, she said. “I’m a member of the community who has paid a lot of attention, and I’m concerned with what I see,” Asmus said. “I have some really great ideas, and I think I can make them happen.” A former preschool worker and live-in nanny, Asmus became a stay-at-home mother to take care of her son, Cody, now 11, who has Asperger’s syndrome and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. She and her husband, Jeff, have two other children, Zach, 17, and Lillianna, 8. Asmus was one of about 100 residents who received warnings not long after Weihofen took office as part of what he calls his “Broken Windows Campaign,” which takes after a theory that targeting smaller nuisances will prevent more serious crimes. Cracking down on the enforcement of ordinances after the firing of Lakemoor’s police chief also was part of Weihofen’s effort to professionalize the police department. The village has gone through three police chiefs since then. The changes are working, Weihofen said. “We’re trying to rebuild the image of our town,” he said. “If we’re going to be

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“I’m a member of the community who has paid a lot of attention, and I’m concerned with what I see. I have some really great ideas, and I think I can make them happen.” Tina Asmus, candidate for Lakemoor Village president somewhere developers want to be, it’s got to be cleaned up. It needs to be kept to a standard.” Asmus called Weihofen’s methods “a bully campaign.” She said she’d like to start community health groups and other volunteer groups to help older or disabled residents who can’t clean up their properties on their own. “Instead of going out and ticketing these people, you go out and offer them help,” she said. Weihofen also championed a rental home inspection ordinance that passed unanimously a few months into his term. It requires landlords and rental property owners to register with the village annually and provide copies of leases to prove the properties aren’t being abandoned or neglected. The village hired parttime employee about a year ago to keep up on building inspections, which had been handled by the public works department, Weihofen said. The landlord ordinance isn’t the only campaign on Weihofen’s agenda.

An updated long-term comprehensive plan developed by Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning has been in the works, funded by a federal grant. The board also is considering sites where it could build a new village hall. The idea is to make Lakemoor, which started as summer vacation destination, into a real town by creating a walkable Town Center along Route 120, which, according to Weihofen, is the “heart of the community.” A feasibility study is in the works to see whether the area could be made into a tax increment financing, or TIF, district to revitalize the area, Weihofen said. And he doesn’t disagree with Asmus’ plan to clean up Lily Lake. “Development will provide us with a tax base and bring funds so we can do projects with our lake and our parks,” he said, pointing to work that already has been done. The village bought and demolished two homes to expand Morrison Park on the lakefront.

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WALTER H. FABER

Born: Oct. 12, 1918; in Silver Lake, Wis. Died: Dec. 26, 2012; in Pleasant Prairie, Wis.

SILVER LAKE, Wis. – Walter H. Faber, 94, of Silver Lake, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at St. Catherine’s Medical Campus in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. He was born Oct. 12, 1918, in Silver Lake, the son of the late Jacob C. and Millie (Ganzlin) Faber. On Sept. 4, 1949, he married DeLores Anderson in California and resided in California from 1949 until returning to Silver Lake in 1970. Walt proudly served in the United States Army during World War II. Walt was a master craftsman of fine woodworking and prior to his retirement worked as a carpenter in California and Illinois building custom homes. While living in California, Walt was an active member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. He was a current member of the Christ Lutheran Church, Paddock Lake, Wis., where he constructed the wood furnishings for the chancel in the sanctuary. Walt loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, boating, water skiing, gardening and traveling. Walter had a lifelong love for children. He was a foster parent for 26 newborns and coached Little League baseball for several years. Walt always enjoyed sharing his sense of humor and his homemade banana bread. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, DeLores; four children, Thomas (Lisa) of Woodstock, Diane (Troy) Roberts of Silver Lake, Gloria Wietrzak of Salem, Wis., and James (Kristina) of Marengo; 12 grandchildren, Troy, Angela, Jacob, Alison, Colin, Benjamin, Ryan, Brett, Camilea, Michael, James II and Kristi; 19 great-grandchildren, Jake, Emma, Kaitlyn, Annika, Andrew, Grace, Harper, Charlie, Walter, Adeline, William, Parker, Frankie, Chloe, Hannah, Kayla, James III, Sara and Nikole; two brothers, Sheldon (Katy) and Donald (Eileen), both of Silver Lake; two brothersin-law, George Felleti of Silver Lake and Darrell Null of Texas; and many nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Frank Wietrzak; and 10 siblings, Reinald, LeRoy, Kenneth, Robert, Jacob, Lyle, Mildred Goehring, Shirley Klontz, Marge Null and Genevieve Felleti. Funeral services and interment will be private. Arrangements were entrusted to the Strand Funeral Home of

Antioch. In lieu of flowers, donations to Christ Lutheran Church, Paddock Lake, Wis., are appreciated in Walter’s memory. Please sign the online guest book for Walter at www.strangfh.com. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits

HAROLD ‘WOODy’ CURTIS GRASHEL

Born: July 7, 1926; in Dundee Died: Dec. 30, 2012; in Woodstock WOODSTOCK – Harold “Woody” Curtis Grashel, 86, of Woodstock, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, at Crossroads Care Center in Woodstock. He was born July 7, 1926, in Dundee, to Harold C. and Eva (Ratzlaff) Grashel. Harold had worked at Butcher Boy in Harvard for several years. He served in the United States military in World War II and was a member of the Harvard American Legion. He loved photography and was an avid Chicago sports fan. Survivors include his nieces and nephews, Jeffrey Grashel of Harvard, Gloria (Dale) Wuttke of Elkhorn, Wis., Bradley Grashel of Harvard, Rodney Grashel of Harvard, Julia Kirby of Indiana, Donald (Stacy) Grashel of Summerville, S.C., Kimberly (Eric) Olson of Elkhorn; 12 grand-nieces and -nephews; and three great-nieces and -nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eva; and brother, Howard C. Grashel. The visitation will be from 11 a.m. to until the funeral service at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home, 107 W. Sumner St., Harvard. The Rev. Steve Sward will officiate. Interment will be in Mount Auburn Cemetery in Harvard. For information, call the funeral home at 815-943-5400. Sign the online guestbook at www.saundersmcfarlin.net

LISA ERICKSOn GREEnWOOD

Born: Nov. 12, 1969; in fargo, N.D. Died: Dec. 27, 2012 CARY – Lisa Erickson Greenwood went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Dec. 27, 2012. A beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, her final days were spent surrounded by family in the season she loved most. Lisa was born Nov. 12, 1969, in Fargo, N.D., the third child of Joan and the Rev. Paul Erickson, a pastor in Evangelical Covenant Church. Lisa graduated from Colorado Springs Christian Schools in 1987

OBITUARIES and earned her bachelor’s degree in math and secondary education from North Park University, Chicago, in 1990. At North Park, Lisa met and married Dave Greenwood, and they moved to Cary shortly after college. They have three children, Lindsey, Sarah and Eric. Lisa taught math at Maine West High School in Des Plaines and more recently as an adjunct faculty member at Harper College in Palatine. She earned her master’s degree in mathematics education from Northern Illinois University. As an active member of Hope Covenant Church in Crystal Lake for 18 years, she loved to worship and serve the Lord, not only in church, but in every aspect of her life. Her own personal faith was a light of God’s grace to all who knew her. Lisa was a teacher and mentor to many outside of her high school and college students. She loved teaching adult Sunday school and leading Bible studies. She also helped start the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) ministry at Hope Covenant Church, where she continued to serve as a Mentor Mom even this year, despite her illness. Lisa was passionate about children’s ministries and frequently served on church committees. Lisa and Dave delighted together in the lives of their children. They spent many summers with family and friends at the family cabin in Wisconsin, and enjoyed occasional cross-country trips, as well. In addition to Dave, her parents and children, Lisa is survived by her brother, Scott Erickson of Telluride, Colo.; and sister, Cari Pietrzyk, of Paddock Lake, Wis. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. A memorial service to celebrate Lisa’s life is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at Hope Covenant Church, 451 Ackman Road, Crystal Lake. Co-pastors the Rev. Lisa Orris and the Rev. Bill Orris will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that gifts be made to a special memorial fund established at Hope Covenant Church to help send kids to camp, or to the American Cancer Society. Checks may be written to Hope Covenant Church, memo: Lisa Greenwood Memorial Fund. Arrangements are by DuPage Cremations Ltd. and Memorial Chapel. For information, call 630293-5200. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits

WILLIAM F. OTTEn JR.

Born: March 30, 1927; in Chicago Died: Dec. 30, 2012; in Lake in the Hills LAKE IN THE HILLS – William F. Otten Jr., 85, of Lake in the Hills, and formerly of Deerfield and

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Rhinelander, Wis., passed away peacefully at home Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. He was born March 30, 1927, in Chicago, to William F. and Louise (Kasmirs) Otten Sr. A January 1945 graduate of Carl Schurz High School in Chicago, he served with the 441st Troop Carrier Group in Eschborn, Germany, during World War II. He married the love of his life, Audrey Kwasigroch, on June 11, 1949, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Chicago, and settled down in Chicago and later Deerfield to raise four children together. Bill spent 37 years working as the customer technical laboratory supervisor for Interchemical Printing Inks, a chemical printing ink manufacturer, which ultimately became part of BASF. He and his wife, Audrey, retired in 1983, to a home that he designed on South Pine Lake, just outside of Rhinelander. An avid fisherman, gardener and woodworker, he also was a model-ship builder extraordinaire. Many of his completed models were donated to area churches and schools to be auctioned off at charity fundraisers. Following the death of his wife, Audrey, on July 28, 1977, he moved back to the Chicago area. A gentle and private man, blessed with a great sense of humor, he was always available to help when one of his family needed him. He enjoyed the ensuing years, becoming a familiar figure at his grandchildren’s school, musical and athletic events. He took great joy in being a part of their lives and encouraging them as they grew toward adulthood. Bill is survived by his four children, William F. Otten III of Madison, Wis., Mallory (Timothy) Pignatari of Algonquin, James S. (Joy) Otten of Crystal Lake and Robert D. (Peggy) Otten of Grayslake. He was the beloved grandfather of Christopher and Arianna Pignatari, Heather Lakemacher, Joshua Otten, Sarah (Noah) Marsh, Jeremy, Hannah and Rebekah Otten and Tyler, Carlye and Derek Otten. He also leaves a sister, Eileen (Leonard) Niemiec of Paradise Valley, Ariz.; two cousins, John (Joanne) Kasmirs of Poplar Grove and Kathleen (Richard) Stojak of Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister-in-law, Marie (the late Harold) Sperling. The visitation will from 9 a.m. until the funeral Mass celebration at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at St. Margaret Mary Church, 111 S. Hubbard St., Algonquin. Interment will be in Northland Memorial Park,

Rhinelander. For information, call Willow Funeral Home at 847-458-1700 or visit www.willowfh.com. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits

ROBERT J. PInnOW

Born: Sept. 25, 1935; in Palatine Died: Dec. 29, 2012; in Belvidere ROSCOE – Robert J. Pinnow, 77, of Roscoe, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at Swedish American Hospital in Belvidere. Bob was born Sept. 25, 1935, in Palatine, the son of Arthur and Elsie Meier Pinnow. He was a 1954 graduate of Glenbrook (now Glenbrook North) High School. Bob married Nancy Lindenberg on July 12, 1958, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Glenview. He was a United States Army veteran and employed as a mail carrier in the Crystal Lake area, retiring in 1991. He enjoyed woodcrafts and especially his family. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; son, Paul Pinnow of Crystal Lake; daughter, Barbara Pinnow of Newark; brother, Arthur (Esther) Pinnow of Fort Wayne, Ind.; sisterin-law, Ruth Pinnow; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Patricia Pinnow; and two brothers, Richard (Jean) Pinnow and William Pinnow. Friends will be received from noon until the funeral service at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 511 W. Rockton Road, Rockton. The Rev. Phil Bruening will officiate. Interment will be 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Harvard. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to St. Andrew Lutheran Church or Walcamp. Share a memory or a condolence with the Pinnow family at www. brianmarkfh.com. The Brian Mark Funeral Home, Beloit, Wis., assisted the family. For information, call the funeral home at 608-362-2000. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits

and moved to Algonquin in 1954. Gus retired from Arnold Engineering in Marengo as a project engineer. He enjoyed spending time with family, carpentry and fishing whenever possible. He is survived by his son, Roger of Algonquin; and grandson, John (Katie) Snickars of Cary. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Inga. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at the chapel of Windridge Memorial Park, 7014 S. Rawson Bridge Road, Cary. Memorial contributions may be given to American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle St., Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60604 For information, call Windridge Funeral Home at 847-639-2191 or visit www.WindridgeFuneralHome. com. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits

LInDA R. WRIGHTOn

Born: Feb. 19, 1946; South Haven, Mich. Died: Dec. 29, 2012; Barrington

ALGONQUIN – Gosta “Gus” E. Snickars, 85, passed away Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at his home in Algonquin. Gus was born Aug. 10, 1927, in Karpero Korsholm, Finland, to Werner and Olga (nee Almquist) Snickars. He married his wife, Inga, in 1949,

CRYSTAL LAKE – Linda R. Wrighton, 66, of Crystal Lake, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. She was born Feb. 19, 1946, in South Haven, Mich. She married Thomas Wrighton on Sept. 18, 1971, in Jefferson Park, Ill. Linda was the oldest of eight children and was very family oriented. She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed crafts of all kinds, including beading, sewing and ceramics. She was a very generous and loving person with a great sense of humor and a fantastic cook. She is survived by her husband, Thomas; children, Monica (Ron) Juarez, Kristy (Jeff) Iversen, Edward (Shara Johnson) and Charles (Nicole Lecuyer); grandchildren, Ayla, Mark, Samantha, Madeline, Elizabeth and Alicia; and brothers and sisters, Dinah, Bob, Joan, Barb and Mike. She enjoyed her best friends, Spike, Toby and Tigger. She was preceded in death by her mother, Beulah Mae; sister, Pat; and brother, Jim. A celebration of life will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. A service will be at 7 p.m. Cremation rites will be accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Angels’ Wings Pet Adoption Center, 5186 Northwest Highway, No. 133, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. For online condolences, visit www.querhammerandflagg.com. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits

Jan. 3, at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry. The visitation will continue from 10:15 a.m. until prayers at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, in the funeral home,. The funeral Mass celebration will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at St. Mary’s Church, 1401 N. Richmond Road, McHenry. Interment will be in McHenry County Memorial Park, Woodstock. For information, call the funeral home at

815-385-2400. Irene M. Steinwehe: The visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, at the Grace Lutheran Church, 1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road, Woodstock. Interment will follow in the McHenry County Memorial Park Cemetery in Woodstock. For information, call Schneider-Leucth-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home at 815338-1710.

GOSTA ‘GUS’ E. SnICKARS

Born: Aug. 10,1927; in Karpero Kosholm, Finland Died: Dec. 29, 2012; in Algonquin

8FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Terry S. Clemons: Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, at Brian Mark Funeral Home, 1000 Inman Parkway, Beloit, Wis. Carol E. Domagala: The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Interment will be in Crystal Lake Memorial Park, Crystal Lake. For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-1760. Jose L. Espina, Jr.: The visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. For information, call the funeral home at 847-515-8772. Patricia A. Gasiorowski: The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2302 W. Church St., Johnsburg. Meet at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. For information, call 847-587-2100. Richard Allen Graf: A memorial service will be Jan. 19 in Tennessee. Horst Willy Hermann: The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry. Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery in McHenry. For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-0063. Max M. Liptrot: The visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at the Schneider-Leucht-Merwin

& Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave. in Woodstock, followed by a private funeral service. For information, call the funeral home at 815-338-1710. Rosemary P. Malmen: The visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until Mass is celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Entombment will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in River Grove. For information, call DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home at 847-515-8772. Therese K. Mueller: The visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the funeral Mass celebration at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, at Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 W. Bull Valley Road, McHenry. Interment will be at 1 p.m. in All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines. For

information, call Colonial Funeral Home at 815-385-0063. Virginia A. Okrasinski: The visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the service at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry. Interment will be private. For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-0063. Robert F. Rhodes: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at Kisselburg-Wauconda Funeral Home, 235 N. Main St., Wauconda. Inurnment will be private. For information, call the funeral home at 847-526-2115. Grace Viola (Schrack) Salava: A memorial service with a luncheon afterward will be Jan. 26 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 25519 W. Route 134, Ingleside (Long Lake). Call the church

at 847-546-2109 for the time. Inurnment will be private in Grant Township Cemetery, off Molidor Road in Ingleside. For information, call K.K. Hamsher Funeral Home at 847-587-2100. Steven Don Santucci: The celebration of Steven’s life will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, at Four Colonies Clubhouse, 680 Cress Creek Lane, Crystal Lake. Gladys B. Schmitt: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday,

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* Thursday, January 3, 2013 Northwest Herald

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TODAY’S TOPIC: On the outs

Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis (above) announced Wednesday he would retire after the season. Here are five guys who might follow him: 1. Matt Hasselbeck. His time as an effective passer is done. 2. Donald Driver. He dropped off the charts to inactive late in the year. 3. Jahvid Best. Further head injury is just not worth the risk. 4. Rex Grossman. Teams really need to stop signing him. 5. Devin Hester. But only if he figures out how to file those workers’ comp papers.

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THEY WROTE IT From Greg Cote The Miami Herald

The steady drumbeat of buildup to this 79th Orange Bowl was whether lil’ old Northern Illinois University “belonged” in a Bowl Championship Series game as big and storied as Tuesday night’s at Dolphins stadium. Define “belonged,” I might say if I were being charitable. There is no doubt NIU’s Jimbo Fisher Huskies belonged according to every available poll and survey taken in or around DeKalb. There must be considerable doubt now, though, whether Northern Illinois belonged in a BCS bowl if the idea was to field a highly competitive game. But here’s the thing. There were long stretches Tuesday night when it didn’t look like the heavily favored Florida State Seminoles belonged on this stage much more than NIU did. FSU would win 31-10 in a game that was largely an unwatchable combination of the losers being hugely overmatched and the winners seeming marginally inspired and less than dominant. Had the Noles been at their best it might have gotten ugly. Make that uglier. As it was their 534 total yards more than doubled NIU’s output. Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher got the perfunctory ice water bucket bath in the waning seconds, so apparently beating Northern Illinois was worth celebrating, after all. One might have doubted that, considering FSU once was 5-0 and ranked No. 3 and dreaming of playing in the same stadium next week, not Tuesday night.

WHAT TO WATCH Sport Fiesta Bowl, 7:30 p.m., ESPN

No. 5 Oregon takes on No. 7 Kansas State in Glendale, Ariz., in one of the most highly anticipated bowl games.

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Crystal lake Central co-op swimmer Marisa Barton, a senior at Prairie ridge, is the Northwest Herald Girls Swimmer of the Year.

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PR senior Barton has love-hate relationship with 50 freestyle By ROB SMITH

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arisa Barton stood on the edge of the Evanston Township pool after the 50-yard freestyle heats at the state final preliminaries, staring up at the scoreboard and waiting for the final results to be displayed. Barton, a Prairie Ridge senior who swims for the Crystal Lake Central coop team, was hoping to get into the top six for the second straight year. The wait was relatively short but interminable for Barton. “It was nerve-racking,” Barton said. “That was a really stressful five

minutes.” The wait did not produce the results she had hoped for, and the tears quickly followed. Barton missed the finals by five-hundredths of a second and would go on to finish ninth in the 50. The blink-of-an-eye shortcoming was tough to take for Barton. “I was really upset,” Barton said. “I almost wish I had finished eighth. I was right there.” Despite the ending disappointment, Barton’s season had many highlights that included swimming an AllAmerica time at the St. Charles North Sectional in the 50 freestyle where she also qualified in the 100 freestyle.

Also at sectionals, she broke the pool record in the 50 set by Olivia Smoliga of Glenbrook South. Smoliga was the 50 freestyle state winner and nearly qualified for the Olympics during the summer. At the Fox Valley Conference Meet, Barton won the 50 and 100 freestyles, was a member of the winning 200 and 400 freestyle relay teams and earned co-MVP honors at the meet. For her accomplishments, Barton is the Northwest Herald Girls Swimmer of the Year, selected by the sports staff with input from local coaches.

“I like how it’s so fast. It’s fast and intense. I do like it, good and bad. It has to be 23 seconds of perfect swimming.” Marisa Barton

Prairie Ridge senior, on swimming the 50-yard freestyle

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Jackson gives Cubs’ rotation solid start

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Prairie ridge’s Sarah leBeau plays club soccer and high school basketball. Her club season just finished and she is back full-time with the wolves’ basketball team.

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Wolves share LeBeau with club soccer team By JOE STEVENSON

joestevenson@shawmedia.com CRYSTAL LAKE – Rob Baker discovered the benefit of being flexible when he was Prairie Ridge’s freshman girls basketball coach two years ago. At that time, Baker’s best player, Sarah LeBeau, played goalkeeper with Eclipse Select, an elite club soccer team. That took time away from LeBeau’s basketball schedule. Rather than losing LeBeau completely, Baker and Prairie Ridge found ways to compromise that allowed LeBeau to play both sports. The plan has worked so well that LeBeau and Baker, now the varsity head coach, are

still implementing it. LeBeau plays through her club season, which finishes near the end of the year, meaning she misses some basketball practices and games. Then, from January on, she belongs full-time to the Wolves. “I’m glad [Baker] is willing to work with me,” LeBeau said. “My teammates understand and they’ve been great supporting me. It’s going to be pretty much the same next year.” Prairie Ridge (10-5) definitely gets a boost from LeBeau, a 5-foot-10 forward and a proficient 3-point shooter. The Wolves should be an even better team now that LeBeau,

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CHICAGO – One way or another, the Cubs were determined to add a young, impact starting pitcher this offseason. Right-hander Edwin Jackson fit the Cubs’ requirements and boosted a starting rotation that now boasts depth. Wednesday’s announcement of Jackson’s fouryear, $52 million deal provides a solid framework for the Cubs, who weren’t going to miss out on a quality starter. General manager Jed Hoyer revealed WednesEdwin day he and manJackson ager Dale Sveum secretly met in mid-December with Jackson in Newport Beach, Calif., the same day president of baseball operations Theo Epstein and chairman Tom Ricketts met with freeagent pitcher Anibal Sanchez in Florida. Sanchez ultimately re-signed with the Tigers for five years and $80 million, and Hoyer made clear the Cubs would not have signed both pitchers. “If you look at free-agent markets in general, you can’t really go out and snap your fingers and ‘OK, now we’re ready, now we’re going to spend money,’ ” Hoyer said. “I think you have to look at it as a gradual process each offseason. Looking at the free-agent markets going forward for starting pitching, there’s not many guys out there [like Jackson].” In the end, the Cubs saved at least $28 million by signing Jackson instead of Sanchez, both

INSIDe THe CUBS Meghan Montemurro of whom will be 29 on Opening Day. Jackson’s appeal to the Cubs extended beyond his age, however. It’s rare to find quality starting pitching talent through free agency, and though Jackson struggles at times to harness his potential, he gives the Cubs a solid front of the rotation, joining former Tampa Bay teammate Matt Garza and Jeff Samardzija. The Cubs are investing a decent chunk of their payroll in Jackson, which, given their 101-loss season in 2012, may seem confounding. But with a minor league system that lacks starting pitchers on the cusp of the big leagues – and those talented, but young pitchers in the lower tiers of the minors are no sure things either – signing Jackson was a move the Cubs needed to make despite what likely will be another win-starved season this year. “I’ve been on a lot of teams that, on paper, nobody expected you to do anything and you end up going to the World Series or making the playoffs,” Jackson said. “It’s definitely one of those teams that’s a few pieces away from being where you want to be. I feel like the additions we have and the team that we have right now, we can go out and win ballgames and have fun.”

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BULLS 96, MAGIC 94

Boozer leads Bulls’ big men By KYLE HIGHTOWER The Associated Press

Bulls forward Carlos Boozer goes to the basket in front of the Orlando Magic’s Josh McRoberts during the second half Wednesday in Orlando, Fla. Boozer scored 31 points in the Bulls’ 96-94 win.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Bulls haven’t felt like themselves for much of the past few weeks. They’re hoping a muchneeded win is the first step in finding their way back. Carlos Boozer had a season-high 31 points and 11 rebounds, Luol Deng scored 23 points, and the Bulls held on to beat the Orlando Magic, 96-94, on Wednesday night. Taj Gibson added 21

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8INsIde GIrLs BAskeTBALL Athlete of the Week

OLIvIA JAKUBICEK Cary-Grove, sr. Led by Jakubicek, a forward, the Trojans placed second at the Mundelein Tournament, with their only losses coming against undefeated Vernon Hills, including a 50-47 loss in the tournament final. Jakubicek averaged 17 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.5 steals a game during the tournament. She also shot 49 percent from the field and 83 percent from the free-throw line.

Noteworthy

Barker nears return: CaryGrove sophomore guard/ forward Katie Barker has been waiting a long time to get back on the basketball court. Barker has yet to play a game for the Trojans after the meniscus in her right knee was repaired. But C-G coach Rod Saffert expects she’ll return within the next week, potentially seeing a few minutes Jan. 9 against Dundee-Crown after receiving clearance from her doctor Wednesday. Saffert wants Barker, one of C-G’s captains, to get a few practices under her belt to test her knee. “I’m not saying she’ll all the sudden become a scoring threat, but it’s just nice to have another threat on the floor,” Saffert said. “The sad part for her was, from last year to this year’s fall league, she had worked so hard at her game that she was just a completely different player. … I think it makes us tougher because now you have to stop three of us.” Conference play resumes: Fox Valley Conference action picks up this week, and the target is on Huntley’s back. The Red Raiders sit atop the FVC Valley Division at 4-0, but three teams (Cary-Grove, Crystal Lake South and McHenry) are only one game behind. Prairie Ridge also is lurking in what should be a tightly contested division. “The biggest focus that we have is just making sure that we come prepared and ready to play each conference game,” Huntley coach Steve Raethz said. “Those are the things that we need to focus on and make sure we have control over. We’ve got some crucial games coming up.”

This week’s top games

Crystal Lake South at Prairie Ridge 7 p.m. Friday The Gators and Wolves both believe they’re contenders for the FVC Valley title. A road win would be important for South, and matching Prairie Ridge’s intensity will be key.

Cary-Grove at McHenry 7 p.m. Friday The Trojans continue a rough road stretch, as their game at McHenry tips off three consecutive conference contests away from C-G. – Meghan Montemurro mmontemurro@shawmedia.com

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Bulls at Heat, 7 p.m. Friday, WCIU, AM-1000

points and 10 rebounds for the Bulls, who played without center Joakim Noah. The Bulls were outrebounded, 37-34, in Noah’s absence but exploited an injury-plagued Magic front court, outscor-

ing them 42-32 in the paint. Jameer Nelson missed a leaning jumper in the closing seconds that would have tied it, sending Orlando to its seventh straight loss overall and fifth in a row at home. “We’re down. We’ve been short-handed all season,” Boozer said. “But this game we were without Joakim, and I thought Taj came in and played a monster game. Luol was normal with his All-Star performance. “We did a god job at the end being resilient ... We did

a good job of when we needed to of getting stops at the very end.” Nelson returned to the lineup after missing two games with a sore hip and scored a season-high 32 points. Nik Vucevic finished with 20 points and 12 rebounds, and Arron Afflalo added 19 points for the Magic. They dropped to 0-7 without Glen Davis, who could be sidelined for a few more weeks as he rehabs a sprained left shoulder.

Young Haak tries to build Thunder wrestling program Shane Haak naturally gravitated toward a coaching career, considering he has spent his entire life with one of McHenry County’s most successful coaches. But even the son of longtime Harvard football and wrestling coach Tim Haak could not have predicted he would be head coach of a wrestling program by age 22. After walking through commencement at Monmouth College last spring and Shane Haak completing his student teaching at Woodstock North this fall, Haak is now heading the Thunder’s wrestling program. “I didn’t really see this coming,” he said. “The last two years, I worked at Monmouth-Roseville as an assistant. I’m grateful to [Monmouth-Roseville] head coach Bob Reedey for giving me responsibilities with practices. We were kind of starting from the ground up there, too, so that prepared me well.” North is 8-9 in dual meets, and the fourth-year program has 24 wrestlers, most of whom are freshmen. “We want to continue to build on that,” said Haak, who was a North assistant coach in football. “I don’t know what they’ve done in the past, but with me helping with football, I was able to get some freshmen out. More than half our program are freshmen, and most of them are football players.” Haak approached Woodstock North over spring break about doing his student teaching at the school. In the meantime, he applied for the head wrestling coaching position. His age did not prevent North from giving him a shot. Haak has some Harvard flavor on his staff with former Hornets Rob Homola and Matt Streit as assistants. Woodstock graduate Tim Creighton also is an assistant. Haak graduated with his degree in physical education and will teach one class at North in the spring semester. He also hopes to substitute teach around District 200. Tim Haak, a member of the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association and Illinois Wrestling Coaches

PreP ZONe Joe Stevenson and Officials Association halls of fame, got to coach his son in both sports for the Hornets. Now, Haak and his wife derive a different sort of satisfaction from watching Shane. “Chris and I are very proud of him,” Tim said. “He has a vision for the program. For as young as he is, he knows what a program should look like. He has a passion for it.” Shane also got engaged over the summer to Cassandra Arnold of Lake Geneva, Wis. He lives at home, where he can constantly gather more advice from his everpresent mentor. “That’s huge talking to him,” Shane said. “Absolutely huge.” Loftin to Oshkosh: Woodstock North quarterback Brian Loftin has committed to NCAA Division III WisconsinOshkosh to continue his football career next season. The Titans were 13-1 this season and won the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. They lost in the NCAA D-III playoff semifinals. Loftin (6-foot, 185 pounds) will join former North teammate Ryan Baltes, a wide receiver, at Oshkosh. “I’m really excited about it,” Loftin said. “I saw two of their games. They throw the ball a lot more than we did. It’s a good program to get into at this point.” Loftin was a three-year starter for North and helped the Thunder to a 7-3 record in 2011 and a 7-4 record this season. The Thunder won a first-round playoff game for the first time. Loftin completed 39 of 64 passes for 806 passes with seven touchdowns and four interceptions. He rushed for 721 yards out of the Thunder’s option attack. Oshkosh runs a spread option offense, so Loftin will get a lot more chances to throw in college. • Joe Stevenson is a

senior sports writer for the Northwest Herald. He can be reached by email at joestevenson@shawmedia.com. You also can follow him on Twitter @nwh_JoePrepZone.

8sPOrTs sHOrTs ravens’ Lewis will retire at end of playoff run

OWINGS MILLS, Md. – Ray Lewis spent 17 seasons instilling fear in his opponents while serving as an inspirational leader for the Baltimore Ravens. Now he’s poised and eager to become a full-time dad. Lewis, 37, announced Wednesday he will end his brilliant NFL career after the Ravens complete their 2013 playoff run. Lewis has been sidelined since Oct. 14 with a torn right triceps. The 13-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker intends

to return Sunday to face the Indianapolis Colts in what almost certainly will be his final home game.

NHL labor talks go late

NEW YORK – The NHL and the players’ association met deep into Wednesday night after the union made its second counteroffer of the week in an effort to end the season-long lockout. Neither side said much regarding Wednesday’s discussions, but it is believed that the pension issue has become a major stumbling block in the negotiations. – Wire reports

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Prairie Ridge’s Sarah LeBeau (left) watches during basketball practice Monday at the high school in Crystal Lake. LeBeau plays club soccer and high school basketball and is being recruited in soccer by some of the top NCAA Division I programs.

LeBeau likely to play D-I soccer

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who missed five games, will be concentrating on basketball. As a parent of two daughters who play travel sports and juggle busy schedules, Baker appreciates where LeBeau is coming from. Trae Manny, LeBeau’s goalkeeper coach from Eclipse Select, says she is one of the top keepers in the Chicago area. LeBeau lists Auburn, Wisconsin and Dartmouth among some of the top NCAA Division I schools in which she is interested. “I completely understand the situation her and her parents are in,” Baker said. “Soccer is the biggest thing in her life. We’re willing to work around that to have her be part of the team. We had the same issues two years ago when I was the freshman coach. I like to see kids playing two or three sports. I like to see them participating. If she wasn’t an elite player, I’d still want to work something out so she could be here.” While LeBeau’s talent and case are special, Baker adopted rules to which she adheres. She

missed three basketball games while playing soccer in Florida over the Christmas break, which required extra practices when she returned early this week. She will sit for one quarter when the Wolves host Crystal Lake South on Friday, although that period would have been longer had she not made up some of her time missed. “In practice, I feel like I have to put in more effort sometimes to make up for what I missed,” LeBeau said. Her Wolves’ teammates, several of whom also play other sports, are glad to have LeBeau with them whenever possible. “As a team, we understand her main thing is soccer,” guard Bri Fenton said. “We’re upset that we’re missing her, but we support her. When we have her here it’s really nice. We can always rely on her making shots. She can drive to the basket and she’s a really good shooter.” Manny first noticed LeBeau two years ago when he was a coach at the University of Oklahoma and projected that she would be a potential Sooners recruit. Later, he took a job with Eclipse Select and got his chance to work with LeBeau. “Working with her was a

huge perk in coming here,” Manny said. “She has the athletic ability and frame and size that makes her easy to work with. She has a lot of ability to win the ball in the air. She gets confidence from that and I try to harness and apply those things.” Manny likens LeBeau going for balls around the goal to rebounding, although there can be more bodies in soccer. LeBeau said her club takes a month-long break in January and her Eclipse coaches told her to finish her basketball season, then return for the spring club soccer season. Knowing LeBeau will be available on a full-time basis will make a difference for the Wolves. LeBeau, averaging a team-high 8.5 points a game this season, was one of 32 players last season to qualify for the Class 4A 3-Point Shootout state finals. “She’s a very good basketball player,” Baker said. “She led us with 20 points when we beat Hoffman Estates [in the Mundelein Holiday Tournament]. She’s a great athlete. When you watch her, you can see that. My team is full of multisport athletes. I love when

Coach will miss positive attitude • BARTON Continued from page C1

Tigers coach Lindsay Swartz said the 50 is unforgiving and has a small margin of error to determine success. Watching Barton come that close was the epitome of the 50 freestyle for Swartz. “You can look at it in the positive, but in the negative you were that close,” Swartz said. “That’s what‘s so hard about that race. You have a strand of hair coming out of your cap that slows you down. You can’t even put it into perspective how fast that is.” None of that did anything to diminish in Swartz’s eyes

what Barton achieved. “It’s an accomplishment to make it into the top 12. As a coach I’m so proud of her,” Swartz said. “To say that I was disappointed, I absolutely wasn’t.” Barton has experienced frustration and angst with the 50, but she still loves it despite, or maybe because of, those negatives. It has been her event since she first swam as a 10-year-old club swimmer. “I like how it’s so fast. It’s fast and intense,” Barton said. “I do like it, good and bad. It has to be 23 seconds of perfect swimming.” As much as Swartz will miss Barton’s speed in the

pool, it will be Barton’s unselfish attitude, work ethic and team-first approach that will be the hardest to replace. “(It’s) the positive attitude that [Barton] put in every single day and how much that paid off for her in the end,” Swartz said. “She supports everyone on the team and never looks at herself as ‘I ride above’ or ‘I swim for me’.” For Barton, her memories of high school swimming will be centered on her team and not individual accomplishments. “Our team was so close. It was so fun going to practice,” Barton said. “I’m going to miss that craziness.”

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The Cubs wisely took into account the upcoming free-agent markets and realized limited starting pitcher options await them in the 2013 and 2014 offseasons. Of the projected free-agent pitchers available the next two years, only four premier starters

under the age of 30 will hit the open market. Jackson’s durability and positive clubhouse attributes are exactly what they need considering the circumstances. As the Cubs’ rotation proved last year, at their best they can stay in games with solid, consistent starts. “[Jackson’s] proven, so that was a big factor, trying to time

everything up well,” Hoyer said. “You can’t always in one offseason do it. We knew it was going to be a gradual process to build that core.” • Meghan Montemurro covers the White Sox and Cubs for Shaw Media. Write to her at mmontemurro@shawmedia.com. Follow her on Twitter: @M_Montemurro.

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SUGAR BOWL: LOUISvILLE 33, FLORIDA 23

Louisville backs talk with upset By BRETT MARTEL

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Northern Illinois fans, including 16-year-old Clayton Kaus (with flag), line up on the curb in front of the Convocation Center on Wednesday to welcome back the Huskies to DeKalb.

NIU FOOTBALL

Warm welcome home

The ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch returns a newly autographed football to 11-yearold Cole Heinisch, a DeKalb resident, outside the Convocation Center.

said. “It was special. ... I think [the fans] were louder than Florida State’s at times.” NIU’s season had some fans believing that a spot in the top 25 and BCS bowl bids could become more familiar territory for the Huskies. With two consecutive MAC championships, an Orange Bowl appearance and an indoor practice facility on the way, Ryan McGee said he thought NIU had a chance to rise to prominence the way Boise State and Texas Christian universities did before them. “They just need to keep actively recruiting and play with the determination they did this season,” said Ryan McGee, Lee’s son and a soon-to-be NIU student. The Huskies also provided inspiration and motivation for some fans. Nick Quick, a sophomore football player at Ottawa High School, came to welcome a team that inspired him throughout the year with its ability to overcome the odds. “It was the David versus Goliath of football games,” the sophomore lineman said of the Orange Bowl matchup. “But they earned it and took the hard way to get there.”

BCS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Irish excitement grows; teams arrive in Florida By TIM REYNOLDS

The Associated Press

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Brian Kelly walked off the tarmac, hopped aboard one of Notre Dame’s team buses that bore his image on the side and grinned broadly as he sat in the driver’s seat. Soon, the Notre Dame coach will know if his team – or Alabama – will finish college football’s season in that proverbial spot. The top-ranked Fighting Irish landed in South Florida on Wednesday, not long before the arrival of the secondranked Crimson Tide. The teams meet Monday night to decide the BCS championship, a matchup that was set more than a month ago, the hype growing with each day. “Going to play the na-

tional championship game in Miami, it’s not like any trip that they’ve had before,” Kelly said. “It’s not like any trip that I’ve had before. And so there was an anticipation that when we got on the buses to the airport that they were really excited about this trip. It’s something that you dream about when you play this game and when you coach this game.” For Notre Dame – at least for this current batch of Fighting Irish – this is all new, as one of the game’s most storied programs has not won the national title since the 1988 season. For Alabama, the hubbub that goes with the BCS title AP photo game is familiar, as the Tide is trying to win its second Notre Dame players deplane Wednesday after arriving in straight crown and third in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Notre Dame takes on Alabama in the four years. BCS Championship game Monday in Miami.

went to Damian Copeland from 19 yards one play after a surprise onside kick by the Gators had backfired badly. Jeremy Wright had a short touchdown run which gave the two-touchdown underdogs from the Big East a 14-0 lead from which the Gators never recovered.

Purdue surges past Illinois in 2nd half

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of a surprise onside kick and big hits absorbed by quarterback Jordan Lynch, Brodersen said the Huskies showed the guts and toughness that brought them to the Orange Bowl. “We watched the whole game. I wasn’t going to turn it off no matter what the score was,” he said. “It was real special.” Jeanne Isabel, an NIU faculty member, wanted to welcome the team Wednesday to show her appreciation for the way the players represented the university the whole year. She said the Orange Bowl trip resulted in some of the most positive national coverage the university has received in years. “With all the ads on TV, the logos ... people will know about NIU now if they didn’t before,” Isabel said. “I think the students are proud of it.” Wednesday’s welcoming was another example of the fan support Lynch said the team was grateful for all season. Although the junior quarterback said he was disappointed the Huskies could not send the seniors out with an upset victory, he said all the players felt huge fan support in Miami. “It was a great experience,” Lynch

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Louisville’s Calvin Pryor causes Florida quarterback Jeff Driskel to fumble during the second half of the Sugar Bowl on Wednesday in New Orleans. Louisville recovered and scored on the next play.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: MIDWEST ROUNDUP

Fans brave cold to greet Huskies after bowl defeat

DeKALB – Lee McGee thought the Northern Illinois Huskies would have to rebuild in 2012. After the Mid-American Conference football champions lost their starting quarterback to the NFL, a repeat as conference kingpins seemed unlikely to the lifelong NIU fan. An invitation to a BCS bowl game – a feat never accomplished by a Mid-American Conference team – was only possible in McGee’s wildest dreams. But there was no need to wake up from any dream Wednesday as McGee and about 150 other fans waited in subfreezing weather to welcome the Huskies back from their historic run to the Orange Bowl. The fans lined the Convocation Center drive as the players’ buses approached. “It’s nice for them to get this appreciation,” McGee, of DeKalb, said of the welcome home ceremony. “No one expected them to have the season they had.” There were only smiles from fans and alumni Wednesday after NIU’s 31-10 loss Tuesday to Florida State. For fans such as Ron Jossendal, win or lose, the team already exceeded the program’s previous crowning achievement when it defeated Alabama in 2003. “I never thought I would see anything like this in my lifetime,” he said. “I was just pleased [the Huskies] stayed with Florida State.” Despite the three-touchdown defeat, NIU stayed within striking distance of the heavily favored Seminoles for three quarters in a game season ticket-holder Larry Brodersen said showed NIU’s toughness. From the fake punt, to their recovery

NEW ORLEANS – Louisville safety Calvin Pryor predicted the Cardinals would “shock the world” against Florida in the Sugar Bowl. Brave words that he and his teammates backed up from start to finish. Terell Floyd returned an interception 38 yards for a touchdown on the first play, dual-threatquarterbackTeddy Bridgewater directed a handful of scoring drives and No. 22 Louisville (11-2) stunned the fourth-ranked Gators, 33-23, in the Sugar Bowl on Wednesday night. Shaking off an early hit that flattened him and knocked off his helmet, Bridgewater was 20 of 32 passing for 266 yards and two touchdowns against the heavily favored Gators (11-2). Among his throws was a pinpoint, 15-yard timing toss that DeVante Parker acrobatically grabbed as he touched one foot down in the corner of the end zone. His other scoring strike

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue figured out how to slow the pace – and still score a little, too, Wednesday night. Terone Johnson finished with a career-high 25 points, and D.J. Byrd scored nine of his 15 during a key 19-3 second-half run, sending the Boilermakers past No. 11 Illinois, 68-61. Byrd sealed the game with a three-point play with 20.1 seconds to go. The Boilermakers (7-6 overall, 1-0 Big Ten) have won three straight and are over .500 for the first time this season. They have won eight straight over the Fighting Illini. Illinois (13-2, 0-1) was led by Brandon Paul with 15 points and Joseph Bertrand with 14, but managed only one basket during a decisive 5½-minute stretch of the second half. Illinois has lost eight straight conference road games, dating to a Jan. 4, 2012, win at Northwestern. Its losing streak against Purdue is the school’s longest against a Big Ten foe since dropping nine straight to Purdue from 1996 to 2000. Still, it took everything the Boilermakers had to hang on when Illinois rallied from a 10point deficit over the final 3½ minutes to close to 63-61.

No. 8 Ohio St. 70, Nebraska 44:

At Columbus, Ohio, Deshaun Thomas outscored Nebraska in the first half, 18-17, and finished with 22 points to lead Ohio State

(11-2, 1-0) past the Cornhuskers (9-5, 0-1) in the Big Ten opener for both teams. Lenzelle Smith Jr. added 17 points for Ohio State, which won its 15th consecutive Big Ten home opener. The Buckeyes have a tough test Saturday at Illinois.

No. 16 Creighton 79, Illinois St.

72: At Normal, junior forward Ethan Wragge was 6 of 9 from 3-point range for his 18 points to lead Creighton (13-1, 2-0 Missouri Valley Conference) over Illinois State (9-5, 0-2). Tyler Brown and Bryant Allen each scored 15 points to lead the Redbirds. Seton Hall 73, DePaul 72: At Rosemont, Fuquan Edwin converted the game-winning layup with 6.9 seconds remaining to give Seton Hall (12-2) a win against DePaul (9-5) in the Big East opener for both teams. Bradley 66, S. Illinois 60: At Carbondale, Walt Lemon Jr. scored 20 points Wednesday night to help Bradley (10-4, 2-0 Missouri Valley) to a victory over Southern Illinois (7-6, 0-2). Loyola 63, Valparaiso 54: At Valparaiso,Ind.,BenAverkamp scored 16 points and had four blocked shots as Loyola (10-3) beat Valparaiso (10-5) in the Horizon League opener for both schools.

W. Illinois 39, Savannah St. 35:

At Macomb, Adam Link scored 10 points, and Western Illinois (11-3) slipped by Savannah State (5-8), extending their winning streak to eight games. Savannah State led, 23-12, at halftime.

GREEN BAY PACKERS

Lambeau advantage not what it used to be By NANCY ARMOUR The Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers have the Minnesota Vikings right where they want them. Or do they? The Vikings (10-6) visit Lambeau Field for Saturday night’s NFC wild card, and no place in the NFL has been tougher to play over the past three years. Green Bay (11-5) has won all but two of its past 28 regular-season home games, and its 22 home wins since the start of the 2010 season are one better than both New England and Baltimore. But Lambeau hasn’t been quite so fearsome in the postseason lately, with the Packers losing their past two home playoff games (both to the New York Giants) and three of their past four. In fact, all four of the Packers’

losses in home playoff games have come in the past six played at Lambeau. “Home-field advantage, I know statistically it may not be what it used to be, but to me there’s no place better to play than at Lambeau Field. I love everything about it,” Packers coach Mike McCarthy said. “Definitely we feel it’s an advantage to have our crowd behind us, the surface that we play on. ... It will be a great atmosphere.” Few teams have better fan bases than the Packers, the only publicly owned team in professional sports. To be from Wisconsin is to be a Packers fan, and loyalty has nothing to do with the won-loss record. The entire state comes to a standstill on Sunday afternoons, and Lambeau has been sold out since 1960 (the only blackouts in Green Bay have to do with electricity).

OUTDOORS & FINE PRINT

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All-Canada Show makes list

The turning of the calendar page to the new year signals the arrival of various outdoors shows to the Chicago area. There will be shows coming and going for the next three months, and you all know by now that I am a total outdoors show junkie. I always try to attend every one of them. Here is a surprise. This year, I will be limiting my attendance to three shows. I receive complimentary show passes to all of them, but this time I have decided to look at the array of shows and pick which ones I would attend if I had to spend my own hard-earned money to buy my tickets. I understand that the general public cannot or does not go to every one of the shows. The economy is still in the doldrums, and entertainment dollars are hard to come by. We all have to be judicious in spending our money. I am picking three shows that I just can’t miss. I’ll be attending the All-Canada Show on Jan. 10 to 13 in St. Charles, the Chicago Outdoor Sports Show on Jan. 23 to 27 in Rosemont and the Great Outdoor Expo in Woodstock on Feb. 23 and 24. The All-Canada Show will be at the Pheasant Run Resort MegaCenter. That weekend, I am taking a pass this year on the Chicago Muskie Show at Harper College and the Boat Show at McCormick Place. Why did I choose All-Canada? I enjoy this show every year because of the friendliness of the exhibitors and the customers. Everyone is al-

OUTDOORS Steve Sarley ways in an exceptional mood. How could you not be happy when you are surrounded by all things Canadian? I see more people I know at this show than at any other. People attend All-Canada to pick out a base of operations for that dream trip of a lifetime. Those who are repeat visitors to the magical land to our north go back every year to put down their deposits for the upcoming season. They get together at Pheasant Run with their whole group of outdoorsmen to pay their money and plan their upcoming trip. All-Canada is a true celebration of everything outdoors that our majestic northern neighbor is famous for. I always refer to AllCanada as the “show of dreams.” I haven’t crossed our northern border in a few years, and I know for sure that I spend a lot of time dreaming about it All-Canada has row after row of booths filled with camps, resorts and outfitters. They range from basic drive-in camps that are extremely affordable to resorts that rival top downtown hotels with their service and accommodations. All offer excellent fishing and hunting opportunities, which is what it is really all about. If you are going to Canada to fish, then think about big ones in many different species. For hunters, the opportunities are limitless. The All-Canada Show has some

Northern Illinois: Dave Kranz from Dave’s Bait, Tackle & Taxidermy in Crystal Lake reports: “Very cold days have us making ice at a fast rate. I am getting reports of 2-5 inches on ponds, backwaters and lakes. Panfish are hitting wigglers, wax worm or spikes. Tip-up fishermen are using golden roach minnows. The late afternoon bite has been the best so far, but I like to check the solunar tables for the major feed times. The last late winter antlerless deer season is Jan. 18 to Jan. 20. Tags can still be bought over the counter.” Call 815-455-2040 for updated reports. Ice fishing on the Fox backwaters: Marcy at Hermann’s Low Life bar and Grill says, “Safe ice at last. There are 4 inches everywhere, they tell me. I mean, guys have been out there all weekend, but it was still only about 3 inches on Monday.” Fish shallow, stealthy and small and you’ll load up on gills and crappies. For up-to-the-minute water conditions on the Fox Chain and Fox River, visit foxwaterway.state.il.us/ or call 847-5878540. Call Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan Fishing Hotline at 414-382-7920 to hear the latest fishing information for Lake Michigan and its tributaries.

Snowmobile safety

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reminds snowmobile operators and riders to take extra caution this year. Every year, people are seriously injured or killed on snowmobiles. Many of these accidents could have been prevented had precautions been taken. In most cases, being alert, knowing the trail and traveling at a reasonable speed for conditions can prevent most accidents. In North America, more than 50 percent of snowmobile fatalities involve intoxicated operators. The IDNR encourages everyone to take a snowmobile safety class before their first ride of the season, and state law requires persons at least 12 years of age

and less than 16 years must have a valid Snowmobile Safety Education Certificate of Competency issued by IDNR in order to operate a snowmobile alone. Last season 11 reported snowmobile accidents resulted in three fatalities. Some basic safety tips include: • Know your equipment and make sure that equipment is in proper working order. • Wear sensible, protective clothing designed for snowmobiling like a fullsize helmet, goggles, or face shield to prevent injuries from twigs, stones, ice chips and flying debris. • Avoid wearing long scarves. They may get caught in moving parts of the snowmobile. • Know the terrain you are going to ride. If unfamiliar to you, ask someone who has traveled over it before. Be aware of trails or portions of trails that may be closed. • Drowning is one cause of snowmobile fatalities. When not familiar with the thickness of the ice or water currents, avoid these areas. • Know the weather forecast and especially the ice and snow conditions in the area. • Always use the buddy system. Never ride alone or unaccompanied. • Travel at a reasonable rate of speed for your visibility conditions.

Panfishing tips

Kurt Welke, long-time biologist for the Wisconsin DNR, offers these basic tips for panfishing through the ice. Where to fish: Know the locations where bluegills will be. Often time, winter fishing is a return to the familiar haunts of summer. Bluegills associate with weeds, finding green, standing vegetation is often key to finding fish. Don’t overlook woody debris either. Tree crowns and fish cribs attract panfish. Also, small nuances in depth such as drop-offs, breaks, and bars are fish holders. Use all the tools. Some anglers use fish locators to hone in on fish or to put their bait in the fish holding areas.

• Northwest Herald outdoors columnist Steve Sarley’s radio show, “The Outdoors Experience,” airs live at 5 a.m. Sundays on AM560. Sarley also runs a Web site for outdoors enthusiasts, OExperience.com. He can be reached by e-mail at sarfishing@yahoo.com.

Others consult local on-line forums for location, time and bait details from other successful anglers. On the ice, cellphones between fishing pals has helped to turn a so-so day into a memorable trip. Bait use: Make it tasty. Baits vary as much as fishermen but mousies, wax worms, and spikes (all larva of insects) typically grace the business end of ice fishing jigs. Don’t be shy about using a small plastic “wedge” or teaser to attract attention or trigger a strike. Have a selection of colors available to work with changing water clarities. And check your knot! There are methods of tying on jigs and baits that create “bounce” or wiggle that entice hesitant fish into biting. Line and hook tips: Keep it light. Bluegills are dainty sight feeders. Keep your line light (2 to 4-pound test monofilament) and the terminal tackle small. Try Rat Finkies, Marmooskas, tear drops and ice jigs need to be kept to scale with a bluegill’s mouth, such as No. 12. The same goes for floats or spring bobbers – keeping them sensitive and offering minimal resistance means more bites. But if the bite isn’t happening, don’t be afraid to switch it up and offer up a big meal. Sometimes big aggressive fish will take a large flashy lure. More tips: Be quiet. More often than not, it’s the quiet focused anglers that fill their pails. Fish spook and avoid vibration and noise. A stealthy approach pays its own dividends. To keep disturbance to a minimum drill extra holes when you first arrive so when the bite gets hot you can maximize the potential of the area you are fishing. Move. If fish aren’t biting, take a walk and see if others are enjoying any success. Hole-hopping, even small distances, can produce fish. A hole that isn’t fishy isn’t going to put dinner on the table. Also, fish the entire vertical water column. Often gills and crappie may “hold” in a narrow band within the depth range. Cover the depth by slowly and completely jigging from top to bottom through the entire profile. – Steve Sarley

FOOTbAll nFl PLAYOFF gLANcE Wild-card Playoffs Saturday Cincinnati at Houston, 3:30 p.m. (NBC) Minnesota at Green Bay, 7 p.m. (NBC) Sunday Indianapolis at Baltimore, Noon (CBS) Seattle at Washington, 3:30 p.m. (FOX) Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 12 Baltimore, Indianapolis or Cincinnati at Denver, 3:30 p.m. (CBS) Washington, Seattle or Green Bay at San Francisco, 7 p.m. (FOX) Sunday, Jan. 13 Washington, Seattle or Minnesota at Atlanta, Noon (FOX) Baltimore, Indianapolis or Houston at New England, 3:30 p.m. (CBS) Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 20 AFC, TBA (CBS) NFC, TBA (FOX) Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 27 At Honolulu AFC vs. NFC, 6 p.m. (NBC) Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3 At New Orleans AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 5 p.m. (CBS)

INjURY REPORT OUT - Deﬁnitely will not play DNP - Did not practice LIMITED - Limited participation in practice FULL - Full participation in practice MINNESOTA VIKINGS at GREEN BAY PACKERS — VIKINGS: DNP: LB Tyrone McKenzie (shoulder), RB

Adrian Peterson (abdomen), CB Antoine Winﬁeld (hand). LIMITED: QB Christian Ponder (right elbow), DE Brian Robison (shoulder), S Harrison Smith (knee). FULL: DE Jared Allen (shoulder), CB A.J. Jefferson (ankle), DE George Johnson (quadriceps), P Chris Kluwe (left knee), T Phil Loadholt (knee). PACKERS: OUT: DE Jerel Worthy (knee). DNP: WR Jarrett Boykin (ankle). LIMITED: WR Randall Cobb (ankle), TE Jermichael Finley (quadriceps), CB Davon House (hip), WR Jordy Nelson (knee), RB James Starks (knee). FULL: RB Alex Green (knee), S Charles Woodson (collarbone). CINCINNATI BENGALS at HOUSTON TEXANS — BENGALS: DNP: DE Wallace Gilberry (illness). LIMITED: CB Jason Allen (hamstring), S Chris Crocker (thigh), RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis (hamstring), S Taylor Mays (hamstring), CB Terence Newman (groin). FULL: LB Dan Skuta (thigh). TEXANS: DNP: G Antoine Caldwell (back), LB Tim Dobbins (ankle). LIMITED: CB Alan Ball (foot), NT Shaun Cody (back), TE Owen Daniels (chest, knee), T Derek Newton (knee), LB Brooks Reed (groin), DE Antonio Smith (ankle), G Wade Smith (knee). FULL: RB Tyler Clutts (abdomen), RB Justin Forsett (knee), S Shiloh Keo (ankle), WR DeVier Posey (foot), RB Ben Tate (foot), QB T.J. Yates (right elbow). INDIANAPOLIS COLTS at BALTIMORE RAVENS — COLTS: DNP: LB Pat Angerer (illness), LB Dwight Freeney (not injury related), DT Kellen Heard (illness), G Joe Reitz (concussion). LIMITED: RB Delone Carter (ankle), NT Antonio Johnson (ankle), T Winston Justice (shoulder), DE Cory Redding (quadriceps), C A.Q. Shipley (knee), S Tom Zbikowski (knee). FULL: LB Jerrell Freeman (thumb), QB Andrew Luck (knee), C Samson Satele (ankle), CB Teddy Williams (knee). RAVENS: LIMITED: RB Anthony Allen (head), TE Billy Bajema (head), WR

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Tandon Doss (ankle), CB Chris Johnson (thigh), RB Vonta Leach (knee, ankle), DE Pernell McPhee (thigh), DT Haloti Ngata (knee), RB Bernard Pierce (ankle), S Bernard Pollard (chest), G Jah Reid (toe), G Marshal Yanda (shoulder, knee). FULL: WR Anquan Boldin (shoulder), LB Dannell Ellerbe (ankle), DE Arthur Jones (thigh), LB Ray Lewis (triceps), LB Albert McClellan (shoulder, thigh), G Kelechi Osemele (knee), S Ed Reed (shoulder), CB Jimmy Smith (abdomen), WR Torrey Smith (knee), LB Terrell Suggs (biceps). SEATTLE SEAHAWKS at WASHINGTON REDSKINS — SEAHAWKS: No Data Reported REDSKINS: DNP: QB Kirk Cousins (illness), LB London Fletcher (ankle), CB Domonique Johnson (knee), G Kory Lichtensteiger (ankle). LIMITED: S DeJon Gomes (knee). FULL: LB Lorenzo Alexander (shoulder), DE Stephen Bowen (biceps), WR Pierre Garcon (foot), QB Robert Grifﬁn III (knee), CB DeAngelo Hall (elbow), LB Ryan Kerrigan (ankle), C Will Montgomery (knee), WR Joshua Morgan (hand, foot), S Jordan Pugh (ankle), P Sav Rocca (right knee), S Madieu Williams (elbow).

COllEGE BOWL gLANcE Monday Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt 38, N.C. State 24 Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas Georgia Tech 21, Southern Cal 7 Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn. Tulsa 31, Iowa State 17 Chick-ﬁl-A Bowl At Atlanta Clemson 25, LSU 24

Tuesday Heart of Dallas Bowl At Dallas Oklahoma State 58, Purdue 14 Gator Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Northwestern 34, Mississippi State 20 Capital One Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Georgia 45, Nebraska 31 Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. South Carolina 33, Michigan 28 Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif. Stanford 20, Wisconsin 14 Orange Bowl At Miami Florida State 31, Northern Illinois 10 Wednesday Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Louisville 33, Florida 23 Today Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz. Kansas State (11-1) vs. Oregon (11-1), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Friday Cotton Bowl At Arlington, Texas Texas A&M (10-2) vs. Oklahoma (10-2), 7 p.m. (FOX) Saturday BBVA Compass Bowl At Birmingham, Ala. Pittsburgh (6-6) vs. Mississippi (6-6), Noon (ESPN) Sunday GoDaddy.com Bowl At Mobile, Ala. Kent State (11-2) vs. Arkansas State (9-3), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 7 BCS National Championship At Miami Notre Dame (12-0) vs. Alabama (12-1), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)

Saturday FAVORITE TODAY O/U UNDERDOG at Houston 4½ (43) Cincinnati at Green Bay 7½ (46) Minnesota Sunday at Baltimore 6½ (46) Indianapolis Seattle 3 (46) at Washington

NCAA Basketball FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG at Wisconsin 19 Penn St. at FAU 1½ La.-Lafayette at Wright St. 2½ Green Bay at George Mason 8 Northeastern at Detroit 17 Milwaukee Michigan 9½ at Northwestern at Arizona 11½ Colorado at North Texas 12 Troy Middle Tenn. 6 at Arkansas St. at UALR Pk W. Kentucky South Alabama 7 at La.-Monroe at BYU 14 Loyola Marymount at Denver 17 Texas St. at New Mexico St. 14 UTSA at Utah St. 12½ Seattle Gonzaga 15 at Pepperdine Stanford 1½ at Southern Cal at San Jose St. 1½ Idaho at UCSB 3½ UC Irvine at Cal Poly 3½ Long Beach St. at CS Northridge 14½ UC Riverside at San Diego 4½ Portland at UCLA 7 California at Hawaii 1 Cal St.-Fullerton at Oakland 20 Nebraska-Omaha at Morehead St. 9½ SIU-Edwardsville at E. Kentucky 14 E. Illinois at Canisius 4½ Fairﬁeld at Niagara 11 Marist Tennessee St. 1 at Tennessee Tech Murray St. 13 at UT-Martin at SE Missouri 11½ Austin Peay N. Dakota St. 10 at South Dakota S. Dakota St. 8 at Mo.-Kansas City Belmont 7 at Jacksonville St. at N. Arizona 1½ Sacramento St. at Montana 11½ E. Washington at Montana St. 1 Portland St. at Weber St. 11½ N. Colorado at Idaho St. 3 North Dakota at UNLV 33 Chicago St. FAVORITE at New York at Denver

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TRAnSACTiOnS PROS BASEBALL American League TAMPA BAY RAYS — Agreed to terms with LHP David Price on a one-year contract. National League CUBS — Agreed to terms with RHP Edwin Jackson on a four-year contract. NEW YORK METS — Agreed to terms with OF Andrew Brown on a minor league contract. Frontier League GATEWAY GRIZZLIES — Signed INF Jet Butler, RHP Chris Enourato and INF Brett Zawacki to contract extensions. JOLIET SLAMMERS — Named Mike Breyman manager. Signed RHP Jonathan Gonzalez. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined Detroit F Charlie Villanueva $25,000 for a ﬂagrant foul during Tuesday’s game. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS — Recalled G-F Kent Bazemore and F-C Jeremy Tyler from Santa Cruz (NBADL). FOOTBALL National Football League BEARS — Signed DE Cheta Ozougwu to a reserve/future contract. ATLANTA FALCONS — Re-signed offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter to a contract extension. BALTIMORE RAVENS — Announced the retirement of LB Ray Lewis, effective after the Ravens last playoff game. NEW YORK JETS — Signed WR Joseph Collins, DE Claude Davis, WR Emmanuel Arceneaux and S Bret Lockett to reserve/ future contracts. OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed G Jason Foster, LB Jerrell Harris, DB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, WR Travionte Session, TE Mickey Shuler and T Jason Slowey to reserve/future contracts. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Signed DE Everette Brown and CB Trevard Lindley to two-year contracts. HOCKEY National Hockey League BOSTON BRUINS — Reassigned F Jared Knight and F Tyler Randell from Providence (AHL) to South Carolina (ECHL). DETROIT RED WINGS — Reassigned RW Andrej Nestrasil from Toledo (ECHL) to Grand Rapids (AHL). OTTAWA SENATORS — Reassigned F Darren Kramer from Binghamton (AHL) to Elmira (ECHL). American Hockey League AHL — Suspended Manchester C Andy Andreoff three games.

COllEGE EASTERN MICHIGAN — Dismissed G Miranda Tatee from the women’s basketball team. TEXAS A&M — Named Terry Schweikert director of softball operations. UTAH — Announced DE Joe Kruger will enter the NFL draft.

COMMUniTY bASkETbAll MEN’S hALF-cOURT BASkETBALL LEAgUE The McHenry Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting registration for its Men’s Half Court Basketball League for ages 18 & over. Games are played at McHenry Middle School beginning Jan. 22. The cost is $190 per team. Call the McHenry Parks & Recreation Department at 815-363-2160 or check our website at www.ci.mchenry.il.us for more information.

TEnniS D-300 WINTER TENNIS cAMP Registration is now open for the D-300 Winter Tennis Camp. For more information, contact camp director Jon Betts at jonathan.betts@d300.org.

W L Pct San Antonio 26 8 .765 Memphis 20 9 .690 Houston 18 14 .563 Dallas 13 20 .394 New Orleans 7 25 .219 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 24 7 .774 Denver 18 15 .545 Portland 16 15 .516 Minnesota 14 14 .500 Utah 16 17 .485 Paciﬁc Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers 25 7 .781 Golden State 21 10 .677 L.A. Lakers 15 16 .484 Sacramento 12 20 .375 Phoenix 12 21 .364

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Tuesday’s Games Dallas 103, Washington 94 Portland 105, New York 100 Detroit 103, Sacramento 97 Atlanta 95, New Orleans 86 Denver 92, L.A. Clippers 78 Philadelphia 103, L.A. Lakers 99 Wednesday’s Games Bulls 96, Orlando 94 Sacramento 97, Cleveland 94 Toronto 102, Portland 79 Indiana 89, Washington 81 Memphis 93, Boston 83 Miami 119, Dallas 109, OT Houston 104, New Orleans 92 Brooklyn 110, Oklahoma City 93 San Antonio 117, Milwaukee 110 Phoenix 95, Philadelphia 89 Utah 106, Minnesota 84 L.A. Clippers at Golden State, (n) Today’s Games San Antonio at New York, 6:30 p.m. Minnesota at Denver, 8 p.m.

BULLS 96, MAgIc 94 CHICAGO (96) Deng 8-16 5-6 23, Boozer 13-22 5-7 31, Gibson 8-12 5-6 21, Hinrich 2-9 2-4 7, Hamilton 2-6 0-0 4, Mohammed 0-2 2-2 2, Belinelli 1-3 0-0 2, Robinson 2-7 0-0 6, Butler 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 36-77 19-25 96. ORLANDO (94) Jones 2-4 0-0 4, Nicholson 3-5 0-0 6, Vucevic 8-14 4-6 20, Nelson 11-20 4-4 32, Afﬂalo 7-13 3-4 19, Redick 3-12 0-0 7, Ayon 2-2 0-0 4, O’Quinn 0-0 0-0 0, Turkoglu 0-3 0-0 0, Smith 0-1 0-0 0, McRoberts 1-4 0-0 2. Totals 37-78 11-14 94. Chicago Orlando

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3-Point Goals–Chicago 5-12 (Robinson 2-4, Deng 2-4, Hinrich 1-3, Belinelli 0-1), Orlando 9-24 (Nelson 6-9, Afﬂalo 2-4, Redick 1-8, Turkoglu 0-1, McRoberts 0-2). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds– Chicago 44 (Boozer, Gibson 11), Orlando 47 (Vucevic 12). Assists–Chicago 27 (Hamilton 9), Orlando 16 (McRoberts 5). Total Fouls–Chicago 16, Orlando 22. Technicals–Chicago defensive three second. A–18,846 (18,500).

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Next: vs. No. 8 Ohio State, Saturday. 13. Florida (9-2) did not play. Next: at Yale, Sunday. 14. Cincinnati (13-1) did not play. Next: vs. St. John’s, Saturday. 15. Georgetown (10-1) did not play. Next: at Marquette, Saturday. 16. Creighton (13-1) beat Illinois State 79-72. Next: vs. Indiana State, Saturday. 17. Butler (11-2) beat Pennsylvania 7057. Next: vs. New Orleans, Saturday. 18. Michigan State (11-3) did not play. Next: vs. Purdue, Saturday. 19. San Diego State (11-2) beat Cal State Bakersﬁeld 72-57. Next: at Fresno State, Wednesday. 20. New Mexico (13-2) did not play. Next: vs. UNLV, Wednesday. 21. Notre Dame (12-1) did not play. Next: vs. Seton Hall, Saturday. 22. Oklahoma State (10-2) did not play. Next: at No. 25 Kansas State, Saturday. 23. N.C. State (11-2) did not play. Next: at Boston College, Saturday. 24. Pittsburgh (12-2) did not play. Next: at Rutgers, Saturday. 25. Kansas State (11-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. 22 Oklahoma State, Saturday.

WEDNESDAY’S ScORES MIDWEST Akron 91, Coppin St. 63 Ball St. 62, Norfolk St. 61 Bradley 66, S. Illinois 60 Butler 70, Penn 57 Creighton 79, Illinois St. 72 Evansville 62, Missouri St. 59, OT IPFW 68, Navy 63 Ill.-Chicago 65, Youngstown St. 60 Indiana St. 65, N. Iowa 61 Kent St. 72, Cleveland St. 55 Loyola of Chicago 63, Valparaiso 54 Ohio St. 70, Nebraska 44 Purdue 68, Illinois 61 Seton Hall 73, DePaul 72 UMass 70, Miami (Ohio) 69 W. Illinois 39, Savannah St. 35 Wichita St. 75, Drake 63 EAST Albany (NY) 65, UMBC 48 Bucknell 72, Cornell 56 Columbia 66, Colgate 59 Hartford 71, Binghamton 68 Lafayette 83, NJIT 66 Maine 63, Boston U. 58 Syracuse 78, Rutgers 53 Vermont 64, New Hampshire 51 Villanova 98, St. John’s 86, OT SOUTH Alabama A&M 78, Grambling St. 53 Alabama St. 70, Jackson St. 66 Alcorn St. 68, Prairie View 54 Auburn 78, Florida St. 72 Campbell 86, East Carolina 81, OT Charlotte 71, UNC Asheville 63, OT Delaware St. 53, Marshall 51 Drexel 77, Georgia St. 60 Duke 67, Davidson 50 FIU 88, Florida A&M 72 Georgia Tech 74, Chattanooga 58 Jacksonville 85, Lipscomb 71 James Madison 58, Old Dominion 55 Kentucky 90, E. Michigan 38 Louisville 80, Providence 62 Mercer 77, Florida Gulf Coast 70, OT Miami 76, La Salle 59 N. Kentucky 65, North Florida 52 NC A&T 81, Radford 77 NC Central 64, Winthrop 57 Richmond 91, Air Force 68 SC-Upstate 68, Hampton 49 South Florida 65, UCF 56 Southern U. 63, Texas Southern 57 Stetson 70, Kennesaw St. 60 Towson 79, UNC Wilmington 74 UAB 65, Georgia Southern 61 VCU 109, ETSU 58 VMI 110, Shenandoah 54 Vanderbilt 64, William & Mary 50 Wake Forest 66, Xavier 59

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Boys basketball: Prairie Ridge at Woodstock, 7 p.m. Wrestling: Stillman Valley at Marengo, 3 p.m.; Woodstock North at RichmondBurton, 5:30 p.m.; CL South at Prairie Ridge, Grayslake Central at CL Central, Lincoln-Way East at Johnsburg, Woodstock at Grayslake North, 6:30 p.m.; Cary-Grove at McHenry, 7 p.m. Boys swimming: Woodstock co-op, DeKalb at Byron, 5 p.m.

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Boys basketball: Johnsburg at Lake Zurich at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, 3:30 p.m.; Harvard at North Boone, Round Lake at Richmond-Burton, Berean Baptist at Faith Lutheran, 7 p.m.; AldenHebron at Harvest Christian, 7:30 p.m. Girls basketball: Alden-Hebron at Harvest Christian, 6 p.m.; Cary-Grove at McHenry, CL South at Prairie Ridge, Rockford Christian at Harvard, Woodstock at Grayslake North, Marengo at Burlington Central, Richmond-Burton at GenoaKingston, 7 p.m. Wrestling: Harvard at Princeton Tournament, 4:30 p.m.; Dundee-Crown at Huntley, 5 p.m.; Jacobs at Cary-Grove, 5:30 p.m.; Johnsburg at Grayslake Central, Woodstock North at Woodstock, 6:30 p.m.; McHenry at CL South, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY

Boys basketball: Woodstock at Johnsburg, Hampshire at Crystal Lake Central, 5 p.m.; Huntley at McHenry, CaryGrove at Prairie Ridge, Woodstock North at Grayslake North, Rockford Christian at Marengo, 7 p.m. Girls basketball: Woodstock North at Woodstock, 1:30 p.m.; CL Central at Grayslake Central, Sycamore at Hampshire, 2:30 p.m.; Mundelein at CL South, Harvard at North Boone, 7 p.m. Wrestling: Harvard at Princeton Tournament, Richmond-Burton at Grayslake North, 9 a.m.; Alden-Hebron at Polo Invite; Woodstock at Wauconda Good Mark Tournament; Huntley, Woodstock North, Marengo, McHenry at Sycamore Invitational, 9 a.m.; CL Central at Waubonsie Valley Quad, 9 a.m.; Jacobs at Geneva Tournament, 9 a.m. Boys swimming: Woodstock Co-op at Vernon Hills Cougar College Events, 1 p.m.; Huntley at Auburn Invite, Noon; Cary-Grove at Elk Grove Invitational, noon; Dundee-Crown at Maine South Relays, 1:30 p.m. Cheerleading: Woodstock at Belvidere Cheer Classic, 9 a.m. Girls bowling: Marengo at Sycamore Invitational, 9 a.m.; McHenry, Jacobs, Huntley at Grant Invitational, 8 a.m.; Huntley at Lombard Tournament, 9:30 a.m. Gymnastics: Prairie Ridge at Lake Forest Invitational, 6 p.m.

NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Wednesday’s Games Portland 2, Providence 1 Toronto 6, Hamilton 0 Today’s Games Wolves at Milwaukee, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Lake Erie, 6 p.m. Friday’s Games Manchester at St. John’s, 5 p.m. Oklahoma City at Grand Rapids, 6 p.m. Adirondack at Connecticut, 6 p.m. Bridgeport at Springﬁeld, 6 p.m. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Binghamton, 6:05 p.m. Portland at Providence, 6:05 p.m. Rockford at Hamilton, 6:30 p.m.

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out of my life years ago, after he declared he could not support my decision to adopt three children from a Russian orphanage with my longtime companion. The adoption announcement coincided with my “coming out” to Dad, who is now married to his third wife. It must have been a lot for him to take in at one time. He told me plainly he could not support my decision because he could not “understand” it. He has never met our children and does not acknowledge them as his grandchildren. This year on Father’s Day, I sent him a card, and he replied by email that he was glad to hear from me and he hoped for a reconciliation, but was not sure how to go about it. I responded by email I was cautiously optimistic we could reignite a respectful relationship. I haven’t heard back from him, and I suspect it’s because he saw I had changed my last name from his to my husband’s, a decision I made after our marriage. My father was not aware I had gotten married. I think I have overwhelmed him again, which has rendered him speechless. Please advise me on how to proceed. – Prodigal Son In

California Dear Son: Call your father,

tell him you love him and that you would like to schedule

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips a visit with him – but would like to send him some reading material before you do. Then contact PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays). The phone number is 202-467-8180 and you’ll find them on the Internet at www.pflag.org. They will be happy to provide you with literature for your dad to help him “understand.” Frankly, he has my sympathy because before you hit him with the “double whammy,” he didn’t have a clue about who you really are. Whether your name change overwhelmed him or not is irrelevant. The ball is now in your court, so if you want to have a hope of a relationship with your father, YOU will have to make the next move. Dear Abby: Two years ago, I proposed to the woman who changed me for the better. I love her with all my heart, but after we had been engaged for only four days, everything came to a stop. Her mother was against the marriage, and my fiancée wasn’t strong enough to follow her heart. We had been in a relationship for more than nine years, most of it long distance except for the past two years.

I couldn’t understand her change of heart, and I tried with all my might to find some middle ground. “Claudette” has three children from her first marriage, and I had become a part of their lives and an important family friend. After getting no reason for calling off the wedding, I began texting her for an answer only to be arrested for cyber-stalking. I know in my heart from letters sent back and forth this wasn’t Claudette’s idea, but I can’t let go. I know she’s the one for me. We made a great couple, but her mother couldn’t stand the fact that we were so close. How do I let her go? – Griev-

ing In Florida

Dear Grieving: You may not believe this, but you’re a lucky man. It may take the help of a psychologist for you to disengage emotionally and move on. Given that you wound up in trouble with the law, this would be a wise decision. It also might help to envision what it would have been like being married not only to Claudette, but also to her mother – because they appear to be joined at the hip, and the part that’s doing the thinking isn’t your former fiancée. This may be the reason her first marriage failed. • Write Dear Abby at www. dearabby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Dear Dr. K: I have not had my period for three months. I’m not pregnant and I’m only 40, so I’m too young for menopause. What’s going on? Dear Reader: What you’re experiencing sounds like secondary amenorrhea. I say that because you’ve menstruated in the past, you’re not old enough to be entering menopause, and you’ve stopped menstruating for three or more consecutive months. That’s the definition of secondary amenorrhea. Having regular menstrual periods requires the normal production of sex hormones in the brain (the hypothalamus and pituitary gland). These sex hormones travel through the blood to the ovaries. Sex hormones produced by the ovaries are what tell the uterus to go through the changes that lead to monthly periods – and allow you to conceive a child. So, problems in the brain, the ovaries or uterus all can cause secondary amenorrhea. Some more specific causes include: • Emotional or physical stress. • Rapid weight loss. • Frequent strenuous exercise. • Recent use of hormonal birth control methods, including birth control pills, the patch and long-acting progesterone. A woman who stops taking birth control pills may not have a period

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for three months to a year. • Polycystic ovary syndrome. This condition is associated with a tendency to be overweight, with excessive body and facial hair and hormonal irregularities. • Abnormal production of certain hormones, such as testosterone, thyroid and cortisone. • Tumors of the pituitary gland, ovaries or uterus. There are other conditions that don’t apply to you that can stop menstrual periods. Chemotherapy for cancer at least temporarily can affect the ovaries and lead to secondary amenorrhea. So can breast feeding. Finally, there’s a condition that might apply to you. About one in 100 women who are age 40 get what’s called premature ovarian failure. Their ovaries suddenly stop making sex hormones and stop releasing eggs each month. The causes of this condition are largely unknown, but we do know autoimmune diseases are associated with the condition. To figure out the reason for your loss of regular menstrual periods, check with your doctor. You’ll be asked questions about your typical menstrual patterns, rapid weight changes, birth

control methods, exercise regimen, stress in your life and the medications you are taking. The doctor also may do blood and urine tests or a noninvasive pelvic ultrasound. Finally, your doctor may want to recheck to make sure you’re not pregnant. In most cases, the treatment depends on the cause of the amenorrhea: • Stress. A stress-management course, meditation, yoga or other stress-relieving techniques may help. • Excessive athletic training. A more moderate program will help normal menstruation to start again. • Hormone imbalance. Supplemental hormones can help. • Polycystic ovary syndrome. Multiple medical treatments can help regulate menstrual periods, and a diet and exercise program can help reduce obesity that may be contributing to the syndrome. • Tumors in the ovaries, uterus or pituitary gland. Treatment depends on the type and location of the cysts or tumors. Surgery is sometimes necessary. • Structural problem in the ovaries or uterus. Surgery may be necessary.

• Write to Dr. Komaroff at www.askdoctork.com or Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.

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Tim Gunn has advised divas for years on “Project Runway,” so working with a princess is no big deal. In the new Disney Junior animated series “Sofia the First,” Gunn’s royal steward character, Baileywick, helps the young Sofia adapt to royal life after her mother marries a king. Baileywick not only helps Sofia (voiced by Ariel Winters) dress like a royal, but he also guides her on developing manners, grace and an independent spirit. The message of “Sofia the First” is a good one, Gunn says: Looking the part only gets you halfway there and then you have to act like a leader and be nice to people at the same time.

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In the world of paparazzi, one image of the rich or famous can be like winning the lottery. But the hunt for that shot can be dangerous – even deadly. A photographer was struck by a car and killed Tuesday as he darted across a street after snapping pictures of Justin Bieber’s white Ferrari – and the teen heartthrob wasn’t even in the car. The incident brought the dangers of paparazzi’s often aggressive work into harsh focus, and prompted some celebrities to renew their calls for tougher laws to rein in their pursuers. However, at least one previous attempt has been stymied by First Amendment protections. Authorities have withheld the name of the 29-year-old photographer killed Tuesday pending notification of relatives. In a statement, Bieber said his prayers were with the photographer’s family. “Hopefully this tragedy will finally inspire meaningful legislation and whatever other necessary steps to protect the lives and safety of celebrities, police officers, innocent public bystanders, and the photographers themselves,” Bieber said in the statement released by Island Def Jam Music Group. Much of Hollywood was abuzz about the death. Miley Cyrus sent several tweets, saying paparazzi act like “fools” and the unfortunate accident was “bound to happen.”

Jon Stewart to host MusiCares tribute

Patti Page, the “Singing Rage” who stumbled across “Tennessee Waltz” and made it one of the best-selling recordings ever, has died. She was 85. Page died on New Year’s Day in Encinitas, Calif., according to publicist Schatzi Hageman. Page was the top-selling female singer of the 1950s with more than Patti Page 100 million records sold. Her most enduring songs remain “Tennessee Waltz,” one of two songs the state of Tennessee has officially adopted, and “[How Much Is That] Doggie in the Window.”

Jon Stewart is hosting the MusiCares salute to Bruce Springsteen. The Recording Academy also announced Wednesday that Elton John, Neil Young, Mumford & Sons, Sting, Mavis Staples and Kenny Chesney will be among more than a dozen performers who will help pay tribute to Springsteen during the Feb. 8 benefit concert, held in Los Angeles two days before the Grammy Awards. Springsteen is MusiCare’s person of the year, an award given to a performer who is notable both artistically and philanthropically. The sold-out concert will benefit MusiCare’s emergency financial assistance and addiction recovery programs.

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Bobby Womack has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member told the BBC in a recent interview the diagnosis comes after he began having difficulty remembering his songs and the names of people he’s worked with. The soul singer has cut a wide path through the music business as a performer and songwriter in his 50-year career and recently launched another act with “The Bravest Man in the Universe,” the Damon Albarn-produced comeback album that recently made several best-of lists.

The many characters in the science-fiction show “Doctor Who” will be zooming through time and space on the edge of letters in 2013. Britain’s Royal Mail is marking the 50th anniversary of the popular show with a series of stamps featuring each of the 11 actors who have played the title role, known as the Doctor. Those featured include the most recent actor, Matt Smith, as well as past Time Lords such as David Tennant and Christopher Eccleston. They will be available starting at the end of March.

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS Record producer George Martin is 87. Actor Robert Loggia is 83. Actor Dabney Coleman is 81. Singer Stephen Stills is 68. Bassist John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin is 67. Actress Victoria Principal is 63. Actor Mel Gibson is 57. Jazz saxophonist James Carter is 44. Actor Jason Marsden (“Ally McBeal”) is

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kitchen, George Karas said. It got all new commercial appliances and the latest equipment. In the dining section, workers installed new carpeting, flooring and overhauled the bar area to include high top tables with stools and more TVs. The interior lighting was redone to make the restaurant’s atmosphere “even more intimate and cozy,” George Karas said. A new sign was installed outside to complement a number of other exterior changes. The Squire’s menu got attention too. The Karas’ added new appetizers,

8BUSINESS rOUNDUP Park Place hosts Health, Fitness, Nutrition Expo CRYSTAL LAKE - Crystal Lake Park District is hosting the Health, Fitness and Nutrition Expo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake. The free event will feature more than 20 vendors offering discounts, raffle prizes and a wealth of information related to health, fitness and nutrition. Participating businesses and organizations will include AKF Martial Arts, Beyond Organic, Crystal Lake Rowing Club, Centegra, Cherne Care Clinic, Crystal Lake Park District, CrossFit/NorthWall, Dental Works, Derick Dermatology, Four Friends Farm, Health Bridge, Human Healthy Vending, Intrigue Fitness, Jazzercise, Juice Plus +, McHenry Medical Center, Mohs Surgery and Dermatology, Nature’s Balance, The Racket Club, Running Depot, Snap Fitness, Sports City Academy, Strelcheck Chiropractic and Title Boxing Club. For more information, call 815-459-0680, or visit www. crystallakeparks.org.

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McHenry restaurant renovated inside and out McHENRY – Business at the Village Squire of McHenry has jumped 34 percent since the owners completed a $375,000 renovation at the restaurant in November. Sales at the restaurant had slumped during the recession. From 2008-10, the number of patrons visiting the English pub-style casual dining restaurant decreased each year, said owner George Karas. As customers began returning in greater numbers in 2011 and 2012, Karas, 64, and his 26-year-old son, Aleko, starting making plans to upgrade the 31-year-old restaurant. “When we saw it getting busier, we decided it was time to reinvest in our businesses,” said George Karas, who also owns the Village Squire in Crystal Lake and Alexander’s Restaurant in Elgin. A $600,000 renovation is being planned for Alexander’s. For research, they watched food shows and visited other restaurants and bars throughout the region to pick out decorative details they liked and menu items they could improve on, said Aleko Karas. They also studied traffic patterns in McHenry, noticing that much of the traffic had shifted north toward Johnsburg. “We needed to make Village Squire a destination and we wanted to take care of our loyal guests,” said Aleko Karas, the general manager of the McHenry restaurant. But they didn’t want the modern accents to compromise the restaurant’s classic style, he added. Working together, father and son managed to update and open up the interior and freshen the exterior while at the same time preserving what George Karas called the “Squire feel.” The restaurant was closed for 17 days in mid-October for renovations. Most of the money was spent in the

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flatbreads, wraps, and salads. Patron favorites such as the prime rib and Mai Tais and Rum Barrels remain on the menu, they said. Servers also got a makeover, donning more professional-looking attire. And they created a new staff position, called a quality-control manager, who is responsible for asking visitors about their experience and using that feedback to improve service. In March, they plan to begin work on a 45-seat outdoor dining area with a fire pit. Preliminary plans for the patio have already been approved by city officials, George Karas said. So far, the feedback from customers has been positive, “People really love it,” George Karas said. To celebrate the successful project, George Karas did something he had been wanting to do for decades. He bought 24,000 lights to decorate the 50-foot tree outside the restaurant for Christmas.

SKOKIE – Oakton Community College will launch its first hands-on nanotechnology course this month. Fundamentals of Nanotechnology introduces the world of nanotechnology to students, including topics in nanophysics, nanochemistry, and nanobiology. Students can register for the course, which begins Jan. 14, at Oakton’s website, www. oakton.edu. “The Fundamentals of Nanotechnology class will provide students with a foundation of nano-focused knowledge and skill, and will help prepare them for exciting jobs in the fast growing field of nanotechnology,” said Bob Sompolski, dean of mathematics and technologies at Oakton. The nanotechnology course at Oakton launches the Nanotechnology Employment, Education and Economic Development Initiative, a collaborative effort with Oakton, the village of Skokie, the Illinois Science and Technology Park, and the North Suburban Educational Region for Vocational Education to bring nanotechnology education to Oakton and area high schools. According to the 2012 Illinois Nanotechnology Report published in the December 2012 issue of IEEE Nanotechnology, “the Illinois Science and Technology Coalition identified 74 businesses in Illinois that are directly involved in the nanotechnology industry either through their work on the nanoscale or through their use of nanoenabled products.”

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2013 auto sales will be strong, firm predicts The Associated Press DETROIT – A healthier economy and more new model introductions should push U.S. auto sales above the 15 million mark this year, predicts an auto industry research firm. The Polk research firm says auto sales should continue to lead the country’s economic recovery, rising nearly 7 percent over 2012 to 15.3 million new vehicle registrations. Automakers release December and full-year sales for 2012 on Thursday. Analysts think sales reached 14.5 million last year, the strongest performance since 2007 — just before Americans felt the impact of the recession. Sales of more than 15 million are considered a sign of health for the auto industry and the economy, many analysts say. Polk does not expect pre-recession sales levels of 17 million for several more years, Anthony Pratt, Polk’s forecasting director for the Ameri-

cas, said Wednesday. Polk expects 43 new models to be introduced this year, up 50 percent from last year. New models usually boost sales. The company also predicts a rebound in sales of large pickups and midsize cars. But Polk’s optimistic forecast firm hinges on Washington reaching an agreement on spending cuts, which could happen later in the year. On New Year’s Day, congress approved a compromise to avoid the so-called “fiscal cliff.” The deal raises taxes for incomes exceeding $400,000 for individuals and $450,000 for couples. But it delayed action on dramatic federal spending cuts and debt, setting up another showdown in a divided congress. Those first showdowns will come over the next three months, when the government’s legal ability to borrow money will expire and temporary financing for federal agency budgets will expire. Polk predicted a handful of other trends for

2013. Sales will grow for big pickup trucks, which are very profitable for automakers. Demand has been depressed for five years due to the weak economy, but should get a lift in 2013 thanks to redesigned trucks from GM, Toyota and Ford. Polk also said the midsize sedan segment will continue to lead the industry. It’s now at 18.5 percent of the market, 2 percentage points larger than any other type of segment. “Recent redesigns of nearly every vehicle in the midsize segment are forcing more competition and continued growth,” said Tom Libby, Polk’s lead North American analysts. Polk joins many other analysts in predicting 2013 sales at or above 15 million. The consulting firm LMC Automotive, for instance, expects 2013 sales of around 15 million, up from 14.5 million in 2012. Auto sales peaked at about 17 million in 2005, but dropped to 10.4 million in 2009, the lowest level in more than three decades.

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In September, federal officials upgraded the economic growth outlook for 2013, believing the economy will improve faster than first expected. Experts, though, still expect slow growth overall in the coming year. In light of these projections, as businesses begin setting goals and planning for 2013, there are a few things every leader should watch for. • Changes in federal and state regulations. Every year, new rules and regulations that impact businesses are instituted at federal and state levels. With changes in workers’ compensation, tax codes and rates, health care coverage and more, it’s important to be aware of what issues could affect your company. As you prepare for 2013, don’t forget to assess the changes coming to your state to plan accordingly.

• Changes in consumer demands. Every business naturally has seasonal ups and downs. It’s important to evaluate your company’s growth from past years to estimate and prepare for your upcoming business needs, like adequate staffing. Having a flexible workforce through the help of staffing agencies can help you get ready for peak seasons. Another part of meeting demands is understanding and anticipating changes in consumer needs and wants. When planning for 2013, your ability to innovate could play a key role in your company’s success. Knowing what your company wants to achieve and continually moving forward will also help your company stay relevant in the marketplace. Failure to innovate is a symptom of an ill-prepared business, so focus on your target.

work forcE Terri Greeno If your goal is to add two new branches, then find out what needs to happen in 2013 to make that a possibility. Get ahead of the curve by planning out, quarterly or monthly, where you need to be at each stage of the project. Reforming the way you plan out your business year will help revitalize the business plan that was developed and help you achieve your goals. • Changes in employee engagement. A company’s most valued asset isn’t its capital or stock worth, but its employees. Just as businesses have had a rough time with the economy so have their employees,

and it has affected everything from their productivity to their engagement, all of which can influence profitability. Businesses are still struggling to retain their most talented workers, and lack of engagement is the No. 1 reason. To keep your employees from getting burned out, don’t forget to make improving employee retention a top priority. Communication plans, recognition programs and scheduling fun activities, including outings and team-building events, can go a long way to developing a strong environment conducive to engagement and increased productivity. This is also a good time to start a schedule of people’s planned vacations and employee recognition days. Uncertainty is still a factor in the economy, and chances are, it’s

Mexican tomatoes, strawberries worry growers in Florida The Associated Press

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – Florida’s tomato and strawberry growers say they’re fighting to keep up with a rising tide of cheaper produce imports from Mexico. Mexican strawberry imports jumped 142 percent from 2008 to 2011, according to the most recent statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In the first three quarters of this year, they soared 50 percent compared to the same period in 2011. Mexican imports will likely rise less steeply in the fourth quarter because farmers in both countries faced many of the same unfavorable growing conditions, said Ted Campbell, executive director of the Florida Strawberry Growers Association in Dover, the industry’s trade group. But that doesn’t mean the Mexican market threat has subsided, Campbell said. “They’re not going away. They’re going to continue to grow,” Campbell said. “You can’t ignore what’s going on.” Mexican tomato imports also have risen significantly, up 43.7 percent from 2008 through 2011 and another 5.6 percent in the first three quarters of 2012 compared with 2011, USDA figures show. Those numbers reflect Mexican imports of round tomatoes grown in open fields and in “hothouses,” or covered areas such as a greenhouse. Those varieties most directly compete with Florida round tomatoes, the dominant variety grown here. Mexican hothouse tomatoes, which account for about 75 percent of total imports,

pose the bigger threat, federal data shows. They’ve risen 74 percent from 2008 through 2011. “In the last five to six years, Mexico has converted from a field culture to a hothouse culture,” said John VanSickle, an agricultural economist at the University of Florida in Gainesville who specializes in international trade issues, including tomatoes and strawberries. That trend will continue, he said. Among the factors fueling the transition are better prices and lower production costs, including pesticides, which appeals to U.S. consumers concerned about chemical residues on produce. Even at the time of the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement, Mexican tomatoes had a roughly 40 percent share of the U.S. market, said Reggie Brown, chief executive of the Maitland-based Florida Tomato Exchange, the industry trade group. Now, its share has grown to about 50 percent currently, and it continues to climb. Florida currently has a 40 percent annual share of the U.S. market for fresh, field-grown, round tomatoes, Brown said, and it supplies virtually all of the domestic market in that category between December and May. Mexican competition has sent Florida’s tomato acreage down by more than 26 percent in the past decade, from 43,500 acres in the 2001-02 season to 32,000 acres in 2010-11, according to the USDA. Brown estimated the current total at about 30,000 acres. “It’s almost entirely due to Mexican imports,” said Tony DiMare, vice president of Di-

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Gloria castenholz (right) purchases tomatoes at the Union Street farmers Market in downtown Gainesville, fla. Mexican competition has sent florida’s tomato acreage down by more than 26 percent in the past decade. Mare Fresh Inc., one of the top three U.S. tomato growers and shippers. DiMare works at the company’s Apollo Beach packinghouse. Mexican imports had their biggest effect on the U.S. tomato and strawberry markets during the 2011-12 season, when a flood of both commodities sent prices plummeting, Florida growers said. “We had such depressed prices last year, we couldn’t recover our picking, packing and transportation costs,” DiMare said. Wholesale strawberry prices a year ago fell to $7 per flat, the break-even point, by Christmas, Campbell and other growers said. Prices recovered briefly in January but sank again the following month. Because of lower volumes, wholesale strawberry prices returned to normal levels this season, USDA figures show. Prices averaged about $26 per flat in early December, when Florida is the exclusive domestic strawberry producer. Those prices were about $17.50 on Thursday. Florida strawberry growers generally harvest until March, when California production ramps up, sending wholesale price below the break-even point. The state’s tomato and strawberry growers can com-

butts: There are an estimated 45 million cigarette smokers in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and discarded butts account for a huge proportion of roadside litter. Through its Cigarette Waste Brigade program, launched last month, TerraCycle collects discarded cigarettes, melts the filters and mixes the material with other recyclables to create plastic pellets, which are then used to create industrial products. The one-of-a-kind process owes a lot to a simple realization: Cigarette filters are made of cellulose acetate, a key ingredient in plastic. “Ninety-seven percent of cigarette filters are made from cellulose acetate, a material that’s used widely,” said Ernie Simpson, TerraCycle’s vice president for research and development. “A lot of

pete with Mexico, but both will have to transition to newer technologies, including following their Mexican competitors by turning to “covered agriculture,” said VanSickle, who consults for Florida tomato growers. That would include growing in traditional greenhouses or other closed environments, such as large plastic tunnels put up over an entire crop row. DiMare and Brown, however, said the Florida climate makes covered agricultural production unworkable and cost-prohibitive. The price to build a oneacre greenhouse, including temperature controls, would run about $1 million, Brown said. An acre of plastic tunnels over strawberries would cost $30,000, Campbell said, and all could be blown away with a single hurricane or tropical storm. VanSickle acknowledged a transition would come with big up-front costs, but he maintained growers, particularly tomato growers, could recover by supplying a better product that would fetch a higher market price. “In this era, consumers are willing to pay more for a better-tasting tomato,” VanSickle said. “If they want to compete, they’ve got to change the way they’re doing business.”

playing cards are made from cellulose acetate.” TerraCycle markets its pellets for industrial use. Among other things, the pellets can be used to make plastic lumber, pallets, bins and ashtrays. Because the material was once exposed to nicotine, Simpson said TerraCycle will not market the pellets for use in household plastic products. It will, however, talk up the possibility of turning cigarette filters into products that could frame houses, hold material and support shipments. “We’re particularly jazzed about the pallets, because those cigarette manufacturers could literally be shipping new cigarettes made on pallets made from cigarette filters,” Simpson said. “To me, that’s a really cool concept.”

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• 7 to 8:30 a.m.: Woodstock LeTip, Vaughan’s Restaurant, 790 S. Eastwood Drive, Woodstock. Information: Richard Toepper, 815-338-9900. • 7 a.m.: McHenry County LeTip, Panera Bread, 6000 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake. Information: Donna Nilsson, 815-206-5600; dnilsson@ amfam.com.

• 8 a.m.: Cary Grove Referral Network, Cary Bank & Trust, 60 E. Main St., Cary. Information: Shirley Rochford, 847-341-4104. • 8 a.m.: Lighthouse Business Networking, St. Barnabas Lutheran Church, 8901 Cary-Algonquin Road, Cary. Information: Richard Sansone, 847-516-0433; Steve Randahl, 847-769-6285. • Noon to 1 p.m.: McHenry chamber “Tax Law Changes” at Bring Your Lunch N’ Learn, chamber office, 1257 N. Green St., McHenry. Free.

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• 7 a.m.: LeTip of Algonquin/ Lake in the Hills, Colonial Café, 2555 W. Bunker Hill Road, Algonquin. Information: Mark Sessa, 847-409-6383; www. letip.com. • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.: The Business Connection - McHenry meets at the Brunch Café in McHenry. Speaker will be Norm Roth with Roth Sales Enhancers, who will discuss “How to Maximize Using LinkedIn.” Guests must register by calling Don Reinboldt 815-2191078. • 7:30 a.m.: Crystal Lake Business Network, Algonquin Bank & Trust, 4049 West Algonquin Road, Algonquin. Information: Laura Sinnaeve, 847-204-4899. • 7:30 a.m.: Crystal Lake chamber’s Referral Exchange Network, Exemplar Financial Network, 413 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Information: Kevin Bruning, 815-4553000. • 7:30 a.m.: Crystal Lake chamber’s Business 2 Business Network, Benedict’s La Strata, 40 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Information: Mike Daniele, 815-356-2126.

Area chambers of commerce • Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce, 2114 W. Algonquin Road, Lake in the Hills. Information: 847-658-5300; www. algonquin-lith-chamber.com. • Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, 445 Park Ave., Cary. Information: 847-639-2800; www. carygrovehamber.com. • Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, 427 W. Virginia St., Crystal Lake.: 815-459-1300; www. clchamber.com. • Fox Lake Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 71 Nippersink St., Fox Lake. Information: 847-5877474; www.discoverfoxlake.com. • Hampshire Area Chamber of Commerce, 153 South State St. Hampshire. Information: 847-6831122; www.hampshirechamber.org. • Harvard Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 62 N. Ayer St., Suite B, Harvard. Information: 815943-4404; www.harvcc.net. • Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce, 11704 Coral St., Hunt-

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8IN BRIEF Avis buying Zipcar in deal worth nearly $500 million PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Avis is buying Zipcar for $491.2 million, expanding its offerings from traditional car rentals to car sharing services. Car sharing has become a popular alternative to traditional rentals in metropolitan areas and on college campuses, allowing members to get a vehicle quickly for short trips. Zipcar, which was founded in 2000, has more than 760,000 members. It went public in 2011 and posted net income of $850,000 in the first nine months of this year. “By combining with Zipcar, we will significantly increase our growth potential, both in the United States and internationally, and will position our company to better serve a greater variety of consumer and commercial transportation needs,” said Avis Chairman and CEO Ronald Nelson. Bringing the Avis fleet into play will help Zipcar meet high demand on weekends, Avis said, when most people make a run to the grocery store or run other errands. It will also help Avis compete with Hertz Global Holdings Inc., which has its own car sharing service, Hertz on Demand. Both Zipcar and Hertz on Demand park cars throughout cities and college campuses, which allow renters to avoid waiting in lines at traditional car rental counters. Some areas provide reserved parking for the cars and vehicles can be located online or through the companies’ smart phone applications.

Tiffany inks new 20-year deal with Elsa Peretti NEW YORK –Tiffany & Co. has signed a contract that extends its long-standing exclusive license to sell jewelry and other items under Italian jewelry designer Elsa Peretti’s name for another 20 years. Tiffany has been the only licensee for Elsa Peretti designs since 1974. Tiffany will make a one-time payment of $47 million to Peretti as part of the new contract. Peretti will also get royalties and fees related to the licensed jewelry. Elsa Peretti jewelry accounts for about 10 percent of Tiffany’s sales, according to Jefferies analyst Randal Konik. He said the agreement is a big positive for the New York jewelry chain, because it removes potential uncertainty that the company might lose the exclusive license. The new 20-year deal is also more stable than past terms, which only required six month’s notice for the agreement to end. The new agreement will terminate only after 20 years, or if Tiffany changes ownership or due to a material breach by Tiffany or Peretti. In late November, Tiffany said its third-quarter net income fell 30 percent, stung by a higherthan-expected tax rate, ongoing economic weakness and high precious metal and diamond costs. Revenue increased 4 percent to $852.7 million.

Dole expects to close on Itochu deal in early 2013 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. – Dole Food Co. anticipates completing the approximately $1.7 billion sale of its worldwide packaged foods and Asia fresh produce businesses to Japanese trading company Itochu Corp. early this year. But the food company also cautioned that earnings from its fresh fruit business continue to drop due to weak economic conditions and rising banana prices in Asia due to Typhoon Bopha in early December. The typhoon has yet to impact banana prices in North America and Europe, Dole said. Dole’s packaged foods business includes products ranging from canned and frozen fruit to bagged salads.

– From wire services

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Construction spending dips 0.3 pct. By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer

WASHINGTON – Spending on U.S. construction projects fell in November from October because a steep drop in volatile federal projects offset another gain in home building. Construction spending dipped 0.3 percent in November, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. It was the first decline since March and followed a 0.7 percent increase in October, which was revised lower. Total spending declined to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $866 billion. That is 16.1 percent above a 12-year low hit in February 2011. Even with the gain, the level of spending remained only about half of what’s considered healthy. The November figures were dragged lower by a 5.5 percent decline in spending on federal government projects. Federal spending fluctuates sharply from month to month. In October, it rose 9.7 percent. Spending on residential construction, however, has steadily increased over the past eight months and rose 0.4 percent in November. Paul Ashworth, chief U.S. economist for Capital Economics, said the decline in construction spending was “nothing too much to worry about.”

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In this Nov. 28, 2012, photo, a worker constructs a home in Chicago. U.S. builders spent less on construction projects in November, the first decline in eight months, as activity was held back by a big drop in spending on federal projects. “This is a volatile series month to month,” Ashworth said. “The recent surge in housing starts suggests that residential construction spending will expand at a fairly rapid pace this year, particularly when Hurricane Sandy rebuilding is added in.” Spending on commercial projects dropped 0.7 percent. Spending on of-

fice buildings, hotels and shopping centers declined. Overall government spending dipped 0.4 percent. A separate report last month showed that builders broke ground on fewer homes in November after starting work at the fastest pace in more than four years in October. Housing starts are on track for their best year

in four years. Strength in home building has been one of the bright spots for the economy this year. But overall construction is still being offset by weakness in commercial real estate and tight state and local government budgets. Sales of new homes rose 4.4 percent in November to the highest annual pace in two and a half years. Newhome sales are more than 15 percent higher than a year ago. From July through September, residential construction grew at an annual rate of 13.5 percent. Housing construction is on track to contribute to economic growth this year, the first time that has happened in the five years since the housing bubble burst. Though new homes represent only a fraction of the housing market, they have an out-size impact on the economy. Each home built creates an average of three jobs for a year and generates about $90,000 in tax revenue, according to statistics from the National Association of Home Builders. Builders are increasingly confident that the housing recovery will endure. A measure of their confidence rose in November to the highest level in 6 1/2 years.

Polaroid to launch ‘Fotobar’ locations LAS VEGAS – Polaroid will use the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Jan. 8-11 as a platform to announce its plans for a series of experiential retail stores where consumers can quickly and easily liberate their favorite images from the confines of their digital devices and turn them into museum-quality art. Polaroid Fotobar stores will be the first of their kind retail destinations designed to capitalize on the meteoric rise in people taking pictures. The goal of these experimental stores is to be cool, hip and make the process of turning peoples’ best pictures into cherished pieces of art both rewarding and fun. “There are currently around 1.5 billion pictures taken every single day, and that number continues to grow in tandem with the popularity and quality of camera phones,” said Warren Struhl, founder and CEO of Fotobar LLC. “Unfortunately, even the very best of those pictures rarely ever escape the camera phone with which they were taken to be put on display around our homes and offices. Why? Because turning those pictures into something tangible, creative and permanent is neither easy nor fun. Polaroid Fotobar stores are going to change all of that.” The company plans to open at least 10 Polaroid Fotobar locations in 2013, the first of which will be a 2,000square-foot store in Delray Beach, Fla. That store, which is slated to open in February, will serve as a model for all Polaroid Fotobar locations. Future store locations in 2013 include New York, Las Vegas and Boston. “Polaroid has always been about much more than just taking pictures,” said Polaroid President and CEO Scott W. Hardy. “Polaroid is about sharing life’s most precious and memorable moments. We have been, and continue to be, about self-expression, creativity and fun. Polaroid Fotobar retail stores repre-

sent a perfect modern expression of the values for which we have stood for 75 years. We are very excited about the opening of these stores, and the opportunities they will create for millions of consumers to have classic Polaroid experiences.” A patent-pending proprietary technology will allow in-store customers to select their favorite pictures on their camera phones and wirelessly transmit them to one of the store’s bar-top workstations for quick and hassle-free ordering within seconds. This platform also allows customers to locate their favorite photos and instantly upload them from popular social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Picasa and several others. Uploaded photos can be enhanced on the bar-top workstations using photoeffect technologies such as contrast, red-eye correction, brightness and filters showing users the outcome as they work. Once the images are uploaded, images can be framed, matted, and/or printed directly onto a variety of unique substrates including canvas, metal, acrylic, wood and bamboo. Each Polaroid Fotobar store will be a gallery of its own, with creative, museum-quality pieces on display all around. The stores will also be staffed by experienced “Phototenders,” each of whom will be a passionate photo enthusiast trained to help guide customers through the process from start to finish. The Delray Beach location will also feature a multi-purpose room that will host photo classes, private parties and include a studio location for portrait photos. Polaroid Fotobar store creators envision the stores becoming a recreational and entertainment destination in addition to a place to shop. For more information, visit www.polaroidfotobar. com.

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In this Nov. 16, 2012, photo, an employee works on an assembly line at Generac Power Systems Inc. in Whitewater, Wis. After U.S. manufacturing shrunk in November, it grew slowly in December and hiring increased, a sign of modest economic momentum heading into the new year.

Manufacturing expands slightly The Associated Press WASHINGTON – U.S. manufacturing grew slightly last month and factory hiring increased. The modest gain suggests the economy entered the new year with some momentum. The Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday that its index of manufacturing activity rose in December to 50.7. That’s up from a reading of 49.5 in the November, which was the lowest reading since July 2009, one month after the recession ended. A reading above 50 indicates growth, while a reading below signals contraction. The ISM is a trade group of purchasing managers. A measure of employment increased last month to 52.7.

That’s up from 48.4 in November, which was the first time the employment gauge fell below 50 in three years. Factories have cut jobs in three of the four months through November, according to government data. The jump in employment in the ISM survey suggests manufacturers may have stepped up hiring last month. The Labor Department releases the December jobs report on Friday. Still, a gauge of new orders was unchanged and production grew more slowly, the survey found. Manufacturers also cut back on stockpiles, a sign of concern about future demand. “The trend in manufacturing remains weak,” Jim O’Sullivan, an economist at

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Area builder garners awards from HBAGC remodeling category. His 350-square-foot, $140,000 kitchen remodel that earned a silver Key Award included adding a center island, installing custom upper and lower cabinets, laying down a tongue-andgroove oak floor on the diagonal, expanding a mud room into an existing attached four-car garage, and replacing old appliances with high-end, stainless steel Thermidor products. “We began the project in February of 2012 and finished it in June. We stripped the old kitchen right back to the drywall and started over. The flooring, for example, was some crappy tile, and that had to go along with the rest of it,” Finn

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said. That project came from a referral. “The daughter knew some people we did work for in Arlington Heights and that led the Barrington Hills homeowners to us,” he said. Another project that is underway in North Barrington also came via the referral process. “That is a pretty substantial addition of about 1,000 square feet, 300 on the first floor and 700, after we install dormers, on the second floor. We are expanding a family room and adding three bedrooms and a bathroom to a 1920s bungalow.”

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Doubling the living space in an Arlington Heights house in 2012 led to Patrick A. Finn receiving a gold Key Award for design and building excellence from the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago.

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1305 Cougar Trail, Cary. 4 bedrooms. 3 Full Baths, plus 2 half baths. Spacious FIRST-FLOOR Master Bedroom. Formal living & dining rooms. Den. Centerisland kitchen, maple cabinets, granite counters, stainless-steel appliances. Hardwood ﬂoors. 18ft-ceiling family room, wet bar & stone ﬁreplace.

$133,000, 1609 N Riverside Dr, Mchenry 60050-4555, 09-26-427016, Weyland Trust To Peter Behrendt, November 21 $145,000, 5424 Hillside Dr, Mchenry 60050-3307, 09-21-405-016, Paul F Schultz Jr To Property Illinois Lp, November 21 $145,000, 2405 N Club Rd, Mchenry 60051-2937, 09-24-429-005, State Bank To Brett J Decker, November 20 $249,500, 5915 W Radcliff Ct, Mchenry 60050-9015, 09-21-303004, John L Sanders To Margaret K Knabe & Karen L Knabe, November 20

Michelle K Helmich To Bobby Mackey & Kimberly Mackey, November 21 $375,000, 1999 Red Oak Ln, Spring Grove 60081-7915, 05-30-351-002, Jeffrey J Grillo To Jonathon Maneval, November 20

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Patrick A. Finn’s 2012 kitchen remodeling in an Arlington Heights house was judged to be worth a Key Award by members of the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago.

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Finn’s company, which bears his name, is based at 1244 West Northwest Highway, in Palatine. Formed in 1991, his company has completed more than 370 custom homes and remodeling projects in the Northwest suburbs with 85 percent of them in Arlington Heights. “We completed 24 projects in 2012 and plan to do the same number this year with six on the books (signed contracts). They are remodels, additions and all kinds of stuff. Business is picking up nicely,” he said. “We are dedicated to quality craftsmanship and design using only the finest materials. Our experienced team can provide you with anything from a custom new dream home to beautiful custom kitchens and bathroom remodeling, attic remodeling and more.” Besides the award for the Barrington Hills kitchen, the four other Finn winners were three gold Key Awards and another silver, all representing Arlington Heights entries. One of the gold awards was for excellence in remodeling of a whole house. “Finn created a beautiful and functional home for a family of six from the family’s original three-bedroom ranch,” HBAGC administrator and McHenry native Rita Unzner said. Finn said he was confident his company’s craftsmanship and design talent merited recognition, but he did not expect to win seven awards in 2011 and then five more in 2012. “I think we did well because we believe a custom house should not only accommodate a lifestyle, but reflect the owner’s personality. We collaborate with people on every detail. Good communication makes a big difference in creating a beautiful environment,” Finn said. “I talk to a lot of consumers and they tell me they want people who care about their business and their product,” Unzner added. “Builders have to keep up with the consumer who is seeking well educated, knowledgeable companies. Patrick stays ahead of the game so he can understand consumers’ needs. He is upfront, honest and delivers what he says he will deliver.” Unzner commented on Finn’s string of wins. “He is highly regarded amongst his peers,” she said. “Our association is different than others as we do not simply accept photographs submitted by builders for their project entries. We have judges that go out and rate the entries on a score of one to 100. We visit each one of these projects, add up the scores and then come up with the winners.” There were more than 70 entries

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The 2012 remodeling of a kitchen in a Barrington Hills house by custom builder Patrick A. Finn received a silver Key Award for excellence from the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago. in various building categories in 2012, Unzner noted. She said it was the 40th consecutive year the HBAGC has presented awards. This year’s awards ceremony was in November. Finn said he keeps his construction prices in the neighborhood of $200 per square foot. “We keep our (profit) margins down to stay competitive,” he said. Besides improving the quality of life, Finn noted a remodel can double the value of a house. He used the remodel of the Arlington Heights house that earned his company a gold Key Award as an example. “We doubled its value to the $550,000, $600,000,” he said. “With the second floor addition, the square footage was expanded from 1,200 to 2,400. “We tell our clients that, in today’s economic environment, if they are going to live in the house five years or less, they will not get a return on their investment. If they are going to live there longer than five years, they will.” Economic conditions change and his advice does likewise. Finn offers free consultations on the building process. “We go out and talk to the people involved. We assess what they want, then we have another meeting to show them

some preliminary plans and the pricing. If it fits into their budget and we agree on a design, then we can go to contract,” he said. For information, call 847-3584133 or visit www.patrickafinn. com. In addition, Finn will sponsor four open houses this year, two at client work sites and the other two at his Palatine office. As far as the HBAGC is concerned, this year will be like the past two as he plans to enter as many as five of his 2013 projects in the Key Awards contest. “I would not miss it,” he said. “These Key Awards recognize exceptional work in the Chicago area home building industry. It has long been considered one of the most prestigious annual awards programs for housing excellence,” Unzner said. “This has grown to become one of the most competitive and renowned awards events among any builders association in the country,” current HBAGC president John Wozniak added. The HBAGC covers McHenry, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake and Will Counties. For information, visit www. hbagc.com or call 866-773-5598.

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Patrick A. Finn collects his Key Awards at a banquet sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago.

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Algonquin

$119,000 287 Grandview Court Like NEW 2BR, 2.5BA Townhome. Upgraded carpet, Island in Kit, Oak Railings, Loft area, Vaulted ceilings, Master BA has whirlpool tub, double sink, 2nd BR has it’s own bath room 1/2 bath ﬁrst ﬂoor. So much more! RE/MAX Connections II

Laura Heinberg

815-568-9000

Cary

$79,900 IN THE HEART OF TOWN Great short sale opportunity! 2BR ranch with some updates. Come add your personal touches and make it your home. Detached 2 car garage, screened porch & fenced yard. Walk to train. MLS#08219350 CENTURY 21 Sketchbook

Blake Bauer

847-639-8700

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Cary

$126,900 TOWNHOME WITH 2 CAR GARAGE Freshly painted & fully applianced end unit in Bright Oaks. Oak model features 3BRS, 2 updated baths, family rm, deck & patio. Enjoy the complex amenities; pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, park/playground. Short Sale MLS#08146996 CENTURY 21 Sketchbook

Gary J Koopman

847-639-8700

Cary

$325,000 PERFECT SETTING for waterfront living. Custom 3BR Fox River channel front ranch home. 2 baths, see thru ﬁreplace, study, island kitchen w/pantry, 2 car garage & lots of recent updates. Covered porch, deck & patio too! MLS#08117648 CENTURY 21 Sketchbook Shirley M Rochford

847-639-8700

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Hampshire

$949,900 ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES This 16 acre property has potential for both commercial & residential use. Farmhouse, barn & several other outbuildings plus a beautiful brick ranch on 3 acres. Great spot for your home and business plus rental income. MLS#08061909 Harding Real Estate

Harvard

$249,900 6+ ACRES Feel like you’re in Northern WI without the long drive! Enjoy the beautiful views of the pond from the expansive deck & great room. Kitchen opens to great room that offers ﬁreplace & wet bar. Zoned AG-horses allowed. MLS#07863762 Harding Real Estate

Holiday Hills

$72,500 CHARMING RANCH This 3 bedroom, 2 BA home located near lakes offers fresh paint, newer roof & mechanicals. Plenty of space in the partially ﬁnished basement with family room & full bath. 1.5 car garage & private, partially fenced back yard. MLS#08211074 Harding Real Estate

Johnsburg

Marengo

Mchenry

$109,900 Timber Trails New Listing A Must See, Beautiful TownHm with a Great Location! Spacious Design, Vaulted Ceilings, Upgrades Throughout, Extra Bonus Loft Rm, and a FULL Basement for more Room. Easy to Show-HURRY www.NalleyRealty.com Nalley Realty

McHenry $194,900 A STEAL OF A DEAL Over $100,000 in upgrades in this 4BR,2 1/2 bth home featuring a dream kitchen, spacious master suite w/coffer clng & whirlpool tub, family rm w/gas log frpl, bsmt. Short sale but should have answer in 10 business days. MLS#08018931 CENTURY 21 Sketchbook

$99,900 HELP WANTED Bank owned 2BR ranch home in need of a once over. Some updating has been completed but presently home doesn’t have a functioning bathroom. Looking at the positive side, it is situated on a half acre + wooded homesite. MLS#08184915 CENTURY 21 Sketchbook

Woodstock

$89,900 ULTIMATE CAREFREE LIVING Beautiful move-in condition townhome. Home offers hardwood ﬂooring throughout main level, huge master bedroom with vaulted ceiling & closet space galore. Nicely decorated & custom window treatments. MLS#08225524 Harding Real Estate

Woodstock

$114,900 INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY This 5 unit rental property is just blocks to the square. Updates include two 100 amp electric services and 2 separate gas meters. 1 bedroom first floor apartment & 4 one room units on second floor. MLS#07987505 Harding Real Estate

Woodstock

$174,500 CHARMING ALL BRICK HOME Desirable location only a few blocks to schools, the square & train. Spacious kitchen is open to the family room and the fenced backyard features a nice brick patio. Gas FP & possible fourth bedroom in the basement. MLS#08167811 Harding Real Estate

Woodstock

$259,000 9+ ACRES Ranch home featuring family room with ﬁreplace & doors to deck, full basement. Land is a combination of pasture, paddock & hay ﬁeld. 30x40 barn with 4 stalls & 30x48 machine shed. Zoned agriculture. MLS#08136475 Harding Real Estate

Elkhorn

$799,900 101 ACRES Nicely updated farmhouse & equally nice farmstead with 2 newer pole buildings and an older barn. 56 acres tillable, several fenced pastures & about 5 acres of woods. Gently rolling land. MLS#08175659 Harding Real Estate

Harvard $3,360,000 240 ACRE SECLUDED ESTATE You’ll ﬁnd an ideal weekend getaway or corporate retreat with this 9 year old, 5,000 square foot post & beam home with woods, water & views. 2 additional homes. Rolling & wooded land, 2 acre pond. MLS#08214601 Harding Real Estate

Hebron

$125,000 5 ACRES Seeking a home site on a quiet country road? Level and all tillable this parcel offers a great spot for your new home. There is also an adjacent vacant & buildable 5 acre parcel for friends or family members. MLS#07603880 Harding Real Estate

McHenry $65,000 DEERWOOD ESTATES Gently rolling partially wooded homesite just under 1 acre & would be suitable for a walkout basement. Here’s your opportunity to buy a little bit of nature on the edge of McHenry and Bull Valley. MLS#08057356 Harding Real Estate

McHenry

Spring Grove

Beatrice Knaack

815-338-3850

69,000 304 1st Avenue Priced To Sell! Open ﬂoor plan with newer carpet, ﬁnished basement with room that could be a bedroom. 2 car garage. New roof. Great Location and More! RE/MAX Connections II

Laura Heinberg

815-568-9000

Union

$289,900 14609 Marengo Road Large ranch w/ pond, screened porch, deck, beautiful mature trees, strg bldg, new windows, sump pump & wtrhtr both replaced in 2011, 2 furnace & AC in 98, roof recently replaced, 4 bed, 3 bath all on 5AK. Huntley schools! RE/MAX Connections II

Laura Heinberg

815-568-9000

Woodstock

$165,000 VILLAS AT BULL VALLEY Enjoy an easier lifestyle! This home offers an open ﬂoor plan, kitchen w/cherry cabinets & SS appliances, LR is warmed by gas FP, luxury master suite & secluded deck overlooking the woods. Full English bsmnt, 2 car garage. MLS#08177053 Harding Real Estate Rick Bellairs

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McHenry

$75,000 WATERFRONT LIVING Enjoy all the Fox River has to offer - swimming, ﬁshing, boating! Build your new home on this 1.2 acre parcel with views of open space. MLS#07763891

Beatrice Knaack

815-338-3850

359,706 20706 Highview Rd Single family, 3 br, 2 ba. Floor to ceiling ﬁreplace and vaulted ceilings. Custom home on 5+ acres.

Laura Heinberg

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815-568-9000

Wauconda

Donna Mosier

Rick Bellairs

John Harding

847-639-8700

815-338-3850

Sandra Klotz

Jay Nalley

Andrew Harding

Rick Bellairs

Randy Erwin

815-338-3850

815-354-4321

815-338-3850

$840,000 CHAIN O’LAKES LAKEFRONT Amazing Price for Prestigious Pistakee Bay 4BR 4-1/2BA Lakefront Ranch. Approx 2.6 Park Like Wooded Acres (can be subdivided). High on Hill w/Incredible Panoramic Views. Indoor Pool & Spa, 40x37 Cedar Pole Barn & 3.5 Car Gar! MLS#08098669 All Waterfront Real Estate Plus

847-395-2300

Blake Bauer

Peter Klocek

Randy Erwin

Rick Bellairs

$99,900 5 ACRES A long driveway takes you back to a secluded spot to build a private home in Bull Valley. The property has a tennis court & screen house. Zoned Estate E-3 in unincorporated McHenry County. MLS#08032228 Harding Real Estate

$129,900 STONEGATE SUBDIVISION Almost 2 acres at the end of a cul-de-sac for privacy. Build high and you will enjoy unobstructed views of the McHenry County Conservation District’s Glacial Park. Close to Rts. 12 and 31 & commuter trains. MLS#07944510 Harding Real Estate

Union

815-338-3850

Rick Bellairs

$399,900 LOTS OF POSSIBILITIES Multiple PINs combine to total 8.6 acres with approximately 3 acres of hard ground. Zoned R1, R3 and R4 permitting a variety of uses. Value is in the land ONLY. Existing structures are “tear-downs”. MLS#08184919 CENTURY 21 Sketchbook

Woodstock

$47,800 TWIN CREEKS ESTATES Picturesque estate subdivision offering 44 lots ranging from 2-9 acres. Walkout potential with many lots. Some are partially wooded or have Nippersink Creek ﬂowing through. Prices starting at $47,800. MLS#07574563 Harding Real Estate

Woodstock

Woodstock $67,300 ZONED MULTI-FAMILY!! Zoned R-3 for up to 4 attached units. Fully improved including sidewalks. Located in the Prairie Terrace Subdivision on the NW corner of Woodstock. They don’t make R-3 lots so this would be a great buy and hold investment. MLS#07008342 Harding Real Estate

Woodstock

Harding Real Estate

Kim McCallister

815-338-3850

Wauconda

Donna Mosier

847-639-8700

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Rick Bellairs

815-338-3850

$29,900 PONDS OF BULL VALLEY Various lots available in this nicely established neighborhood. Area offers considerable open spaces as well as a tot park with easy access to everything the community has to offer. Choose your own builder. MLS#07442727 Harding Real Estate

Randy Erwin

815-338-3850

Rick Bellairs

Andrew Harding

815-338-3850

847-639-8700

815-338-3850

$189,000 10 ACRES A branch of the Kishwaukee River ﬂows through this picturesque property. Build your dream home secluded in the natural surroundings. Land is a combination of open & wooded. It is zoned agriculture. Animals are allowed. MLS#07861606 Harding Real Estate

815-338-3850

$49,000 AMAZING OPPORTUNITY! Over 3 acres in a rural subdivision that’s perfect for “country” living yet only minutes to town, parks & Metra. Quality custom homes occupy this 19 lot sub. Horses ok. Kishwaukee River runs through back corner. Bank owned. MLS#08177847 Harding Real Estate Kim McCallister

815-338-3850

$75,000 BEAUTIFUL HOMESITE-BULL VALLEY Almost 5 acres partially wooded suitable for a walkout on a quiet cul-de-sac. Adjacent to riding trails. Adjacent 5 acres also available. An area of exquisite homes. See more at www.RickBellairs.com MLS#06345227 Harding Real Estate

Rick Bellairs

815-338-3850

Woodstock

$95,000 5 ACRES Gently rolling, partially wooded land. Adjacent to Conservation District. Build your new home and enjoy the natural surroundings & the wildlife. Horses are allowed. No covenants - build the home you want, when you want. MLS#07893204 Harding Real Estate Rick Bellairs

815-338-3850

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Page F4• Thursday, January 3, 2013 Harvard. 2BR, 1BA. Close to downtown & schools. 1 car garage All appls incl W/D. Available 1/1. $850/mo+utils. 815-338-8176 HEBRON: Very nice 1BR. New paint throughout, new LR rug. Hardwood floors. Full basement, W/D. Garage, asphalt drive. No pets or smoking. $750/mo+sec incl water & sewer. 815-690-5653 Woodstock Studio $585/mo+sec. Efficiency $550/mo + sec.1-BR $650/mo + sec, all 3 furn'd w/all utils incl. No Pets. 815-509-5876

McHenry Next to Riverwalk

1BR, 1BA, quiet, secure building. Ground flr, lndry, no pets. $715. Avail Jan 1st. 847-347-8808

MCHENRY QUIET BUILDING

ALGONQUIN - 2 BEDROOM Quiet and clean building with storage, laundry and parking. $800/mo. 847-401-3242

1 bedroom, heat and water incl. $675/mo, security deposit req. NO PETS. 815-382-6418 MARENGO 4BR, 1BA, 2000SF 5-7 acres, newly remodeled, totally private farmette.1000 sq ft wrap-around deck, heated garage. 2 story building,1300 sq ft heated. $1500/mo. 312-607-6406

Crystal Lake 1BR Walk-up.

$750/mo. New kitchen. Heat and parking incl. 1 mo sec dep, no pets. Agent Owned 773-467-3319

CRYSTAL LAKE 2BR

McHenry 4BR, 2BA Ranch

No smoking/pets. $795/$810 + sec. 815-893-0059 FOX LAKE ~ 2 BEDROOM

Near lake, all utilities incl except electric, $800/mo + sec. No pets. 847-393-6001

WOODSTOCK

SILVERCREEK

FOX LAKE ~ LARGE STUDIO With utilities, laundry, balcony. No dogs. Agent owned. 815-814-3348

Fox River Grove 2BR Unit

Newly remodeled, c/a, $775 + util. Available now. 815-236-4051

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WOODSTOCK HAMPSHIRE 2BR DUPLEX

2 bath, full basement, 2 car garage, appliances, no pets/smkg. $975/mo + sec, available Jan 1st. 847-683-1963

Autumnwood Apt.

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2BR - $715/mo Elevator Building 815-334-9380 www.cunat.com

Woodstock Modern Loft Apts 1BR & 2BR ~ Historic Rogers Hall. $700-$825/mo. 815-482-4909

Harvard 3BR $625/mo + sec. Woodstock 1BR $575/mo + sec. New carpet/paint. 815-354-6169 HARVARD Autumn Glen Spacious 2 bdrm Apts avail Free extra storage Free heat!! Pets welcome! Rents from: $800.00 1st month free ~or~ Free 55” flat screen TV CALL TODAY! 815-943-6700 www.gallinacos.com M-F: 10am-6pm Sat: By Appt

Johnsburg. Ranch on a fenced double lot with 3BR, 1BA on crawl space w/1.5 car attchd gar & shed. $1045/mo. Land Management Properties 815-678-4771

2.5 car attached gar, fenced yard, Parkland grade school, W. Campus H.S. New kitchen. Wood floors. 1/2 block from park. $1295/mo. 563-581-2844

McHenry Patriot Estates 1BR, 2BA, $1100. Lrg 2BR, 2.5BA, Bsmt, $1250. Age Restrictions May Apply. Free Health Club Membership. Pet Friendly. 815-363-5919 or 815-363-0322

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MCHENRY~ REMODELED 2BR Good Value! $875/mo + garage and yard. NO DOGS. Agent Owned. 815-814-3348 Wauconda. Newly decorated. Adult community. No pets. Units from $645-$795/mo+sec. 847-526-5000 Leave Message.

Wonder Lake 3BR, 1BA Lovely Lake view, lrg yrd, hrdwd flrs in BR. Lots of storage. $875/mo + sec + background chk. 815-814-2007

Wonder Lake/East Side

2 bedroom with garage. Pets OK, available immediately. 815-459-4144 ~ Lv Msg Wonder Lake: 2/3/4 BR, new paint & carpet, hardwood floors $790-$1200/month Broker Owned 815-347-1712 Wonder Lake: Half a house for rent. 1 bed, large living room and kitchen, 1 bath, $550/mo plus utilities. 815-355-0746

Woodstock 2BR, 1.5 car gar. C/A, $900/mo., Sec. 8 OK, NO PETS, 815-351-4120

WOODSTOCK ~ 704 BROWN ST. Upper 2 bedroom, 1 bath, no pets. $625/mo + sec. Utilities not incl. 847-691-6046 WOODSTOCK-1/2BR, quiet, priv, wooded location. Heat, sewer, water, trash incl. W/D on location. No pets. $725. 815-482-1600

Woodstock 308 Dacy. Quaint 3BR, 1BA, quiet street. Appl, C/A, laundry H/U, 2 car gar., lrg. back yard. $995/mo + sec. 815-382-0015

HARVARD Large home, house privileges, close to train. $400/mo, includes utilities. Call 847-404-7930

McHenry ~ Private Room

Private entrance, refrig, microwave, incl utils. Non smoker, no pets. $385/mo+sec. 815-482-6404 Woodstock: 2BR duplex, 1 BA, all appliances, W/D, A/C, 1 car garage $885 + sec., nice neighborhood. 815-482-6616

HUNTLEY STUDIO

First floor, laundry on premise. Gas heat included, no pets. $625mo + sec. 847-669-3691

Woodstock: 3BR, 2 car garage. W/D, C/A. No pets. No smoking. Credit ck req. $935/mo+sec. 847-697-1616

ISLAND LAKE 2 BEDROOM Quiet building, no pets. $825 + security. 847-526-4435

Island Lake Luxury Apt. Spacious 2BR, 2BA, D/W, W/D, C/A. Approx 1000 sq ft. starting @ $875/mo. 847-526-9228

JOHNSBURG/MCHENRY

Large 1Bedroom. Next to WalMart. Patios/Balconies. 735 sq ft. Lndry in building. Starting at $695/month 847-202-4550 www.landmarkmminc.com

MARENGO 1 BEDROOM

$515/mo incl water & garbage. 815-651-6445

MARENGO 2 BEDROOM

1 bath, stove, refrig, attached 1 car garage, laundry hook-up. 815-568-6107 Marengo Large 1 & 2 BR some utilities included Broker Owner $650 & UP 815-347-1712

McHenry $199 Move-In Special Large 1BR, from $699. 2BR, 1.5BA from $799. Appl, carpet and laundry. 815-385-2181

McHenry -Large 1 some utilities include $700 and up Broker Owned 815-347-1712

MCHENRY 2 BEDROOM $705/mo. 815-363-1208 or 815-353-1203

CRYSTAL LAKE - $1100 / 2 BED 2 BATH - Condo with 1 car garage. Large 2nd floor unit in great condition. Owner is a licensed real estate agent. Call 224-622-0050.

HEBRON 2BR CONDO

All appl, patio, private entrance. $900 - $750, garage available. 815-455-8310

MCHENRY 2BR + LOFT TH

3.5BA, 2 car garage, finished basement, $1300/mo + security. 815-909-6343 Prairie Grove/Cobblestone Woods 3BR, 2.5BA TH. $1200-$1250 + utilities. Fireplace, 2 car attach gar. 815-378-6208

WOODSTOCK 3 BEDROOM

1.5 Bath, A/C, Stove, Refrigerator, Garage, No Pets. Broker Owned. 847-683-7944 HURRY!!

ALGONQUIN 2BR, C/A, W/D 2 car gar, rural area, $1000/mo. 847-854-6740 ~ Aft 5PM

Crystal Lake 4BR On Fox River Boat dock and deck, 200 ft of waterfront, 1.5 acre, 2BA, C/A. $1395/mo. 708-296-4476

Crystal Lake Charming Vintage Coach House - Can be Artist Quarters. Large 2 Story Space! 1BR with den, great yard. $825 + all utilities. No dogs. Agent Owned 815-814-3348

Crystal Lake/Burton Bridge

2 bedroom, 1 bath, W/D, A/C. Pets OK with deposit, $1150/mo + security. 815-459-4807

McHenry - Route 31 IRISH PRAIRIE APTS

SPECIALS ON 1BR

Include W/D & Fitness Center 815/363-0322 cunatinc.com McHenryCountySports.com is McHenry County Sports

Harvard 2+BR, 1.5BA. Fin Bsmnt, 2 Car Gar, New appls. Avail. 1/1. $825/mo + utils. 815-912-2799 blfiegel@hotmail.com

Harvard Great Rental! 3BR, 2BA 2 car garage, finished basement with fireplace, C/A, propane heat. W/D, $1100. 847-404-3665 Follow Northwest Herald on Twitter @nwherald

MCHENRY/RINGWOOD Office & Warehouse w/14'OH Doors.1800sf $750/mo. 3600sf $1650/mo Zoned I-1/B-3. 815-482-7084

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ing de prop ty P.I.N. 05-20-152-007. Commonly known as 888 VINTAGE WAY, SPRING GROVE, IL 60081. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0926791. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 4441122 I494755 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 27, 2012; January 3, 10, 2013)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. STEPHEN H. RAMSEY; KIMBERLY A. RAMSEY AKA KIMBERLY A. DRAKE AKA KIMBERLY ANNE RAMSEY AKA KIMBERLY RAMSEY; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC; STEVEN J. BRODY & ASSOCIATES, LTD.; FRANKS, GERKIN & MCKENNA, P.C. A/K/A MAXIMUS COLLECTIONS AS ASSIGNEE OF FIRST USA BANK, N.A.; WYNDMUIR IN THE WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 09 CH 2586 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 2, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 14-34-103-033. Commonly known as 710 SEYBROOKE LANE, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60012. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0931268. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 4441122 I494756 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 27, 2012; January 3, 10, 2013)

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land & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 19-05-301-003. Commonly known as 336 South Oriole Trail, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sale Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, FISHER and SHAPIRO, LLC, 2121 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015. (847) 291-1717. Refer to File Number 10-036902. I494758 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 27, 2012 January 3, 10, 2013)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, Plaintiff, vs. JOAN R. VOORHEES A/K/A JOAN VOORHEES; RICHARD D. VOORHEES A/K/A RICHARD VOORHEES; USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK; REMAX UNLIMITED; BELL CHASE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION; THE SPRING LAKE FARM SOUTH UNIT 2 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 10 CH 1684 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on August 24, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 18-26-329-050. Commonly known as 5365 LANSBURY CIRCLE, LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1013628. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I494760 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 27, 2012 January 3, 10, 2013)

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1021161. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 4441122 I494761 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 27, 2012 January 3, 10, 2013)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS PNC MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF PNC BANK NA, Plaintiff, vs. MARK A. BARTLETT; SUSAN A. BARTLETT; CURTISS FARMS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 10 CH 00583 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 4, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 19-14-476-009. Commonly known as 1 BIG OAKS ROAD, CARY, IL 60013. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File

(3 ) Number 1005886. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 4441122 I494757 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 27, 2012 January 3, 10, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE CASE NO. 12 CH 822 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF McHENRY COUNTY ILLINOIS McHenry Savings Bank,

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CASE NO. 12 CH 1423

Ronald L. Johnson, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Board of Managers of the Trails of Boone Creek Condominiums of McHenry Association, Unknown Owners And Nonrecord Claimants,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF McHENRY COUNTY ILLINOIS McHenry Savings Bank, VS. Deborah K. Christmann, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment for Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 11, 2012, the Sheriff of McHenry County, Woodstock, Illinois, or his deputy, will on Thursday the 17th day of January, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 A.M. at the McHenry County Courthouse, Room 262, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, as set forth below. Property Tax Identification Number: 09-27-156-002-0000 This property is commonly known as 4915 Home Avenue, McHenry, IL 60050 and is improved with a residence. Terms of Sale: 10% of successful bid due immediately at the time of the sale, and the balance to be paid by noon the following Tuesday after the sale, both by cash or cashier's checks. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "As Is", with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information. For information regarding this real estate, interested parties may contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Natalie Cappetta, Cappetta & Associates, Ltd. 1900 Spring Road, Suite 102, Oak Brook, IL 60523. (630) 9547474. Dated: October 12, 2012. Natalie Cappetta, Cappetta & Associates, Ltd. Attorney for Plaintiff 1900 Spring Road, Suite 102 Oak Brook, IL 60523 630-954-7474 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 20, 27, 2012, January 3, 2013)

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment for Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 23, 2012, the Sheriff of McHenry County, Woodstock, Illinois, or his deputy, will on Thursday the 24th day of January, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 A.M. at the McHenry County Courthouse, Room 262, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, as set forth below.

Property Tax Identification Number: 09-33-381-004-0000

This property is commonly known as 5746 Fieldstone Trail, McHenry, IL 60050 and is improved with a residence.

Terms of Sale: 10% of successful bid due immediately at the time of the sale, and the balance to be paid by noon the following Tuesday after the sale, both by cash or cashier's checks. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "As Is", with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information. For information regarding this real estate, interested parties may contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Natalie Cappetta, Cappetta & Associates, Ltd. 1900 Spring Road, Suite 102, Oak Brook, IL 60523. (630) 9547474. Dated: November 5, 2012.

Natalie Cappetta, Cappetta & Associates, Ltd. Attorney for Plaintiff 1900 Spring Road, Suite 102 Oak Brook, IL 60523 630-954-7474 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 27, 2012, January 3, 10, 2013)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS ONEWEST BANK FSB Plaintiff, vs. CORY MOLZAHN A/K/A CORY P. MOLZAHN; KAREN MOLZAHN A/K/A KAREN L. MOLZAHN; LINDA ANDERSON; THE VINTAGE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 09 CH 02498 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 1, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: LOT 24 IN THE VINTAGE SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING WESTERLY OF THE CENTER LINE OF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY RUNNING NORTHEASTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 9, 2001 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2001R0001708, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 05-20-152-007. Commonly known as 888 VINTAGE WAY, SPRING GROVE, IL 60081. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0926791. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. STEPHEN H. RAMSEY; KIMBERLY A. RAMSEY AKA KIMBERLY A. DRAKE AKA KIMBERLY ANNE RAMSEY AKA KIMBERLY RAMSEY; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC; STEVEN J. BRODY & ASSOCIATES, LTD.; FRANKS, GERKIN & MCKENNA, P.C. A/K/A MAXIMUS COLLECTIONS AS ASSIGNEE OF FIRST USA BANK, N.A.; WYNDMUIR IN THE WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 09 CH 2586 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 2, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: LOT 18 IN WYNDMUIR IN THE WOODS, A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 3 IN WYNDMUIR SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 14-34-103-033. Commonly known as 710 SEYBROOKE LANE, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60012. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0931268. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 4441122 I494756 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 27, 2012 January 3, 10, 2013)

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10-036902 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF MCHENRY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS METLIFE HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. CRAIG S. PALMQUIST A/K/A CRAIG PALMQUIST A/K/A CRAIG STEVEN PALMQUIST; KATHLYN M. PALMQUIST A/K/A KATHLYN MARGARET PALMQUIST; ADVANCED IMAGING CENTER OF NORTHERN ILL, L.P.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 10 CH 1237 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 3, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the office of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT 22 IN BLOCK 11 IN PIERSON'S ADDITION TO CRYSTAL LAKE, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 5 AND SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 18, 1868 IN BOOK 43 OF DEEDS, PAGE 303, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 19-05-301-003. Commonly known as 336 South Oriole Trail, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sale Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, FISHER and SHAPIRO, LLC, 2121 Waukegan Bannockburn, Illinois Road, 60015. (847) 291-1717. Refer to File Number 10-036902. I494758 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 27, 2012 January 3, 10, 2013)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA

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COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, Plaintiff, vs. JOAN R. VOORHEES A/K/A JOAN VOORHEES; RICHARD D. VOORHEES A/K/A RICHARD VOORHEES; USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK; REMAX UNLIMITED; BELL CHASE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION; THE SPRING LAKE FARM SOUTH UNIT 2 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 10 CH 1684 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on August 24, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: PARCEL 1: LOT 386 IN SPRING LAKE FARM SOUTH UNIT 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 9, 1995 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 95R004680, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: THAT PART OF LOT D IN SPRING LAKE FARM SOUTH UNIT 2 BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 9, 1995 AS DOCUMENT 95R004680 AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 386 THENCE NORTH 49 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 33 EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET TO A FOUND 1/2 INCH IRON PIPE, THENCE NORTH 40 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 77.55 FEET TO A SET 2/3 INCH GAS PIPE, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG A CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 320 FEET AND AN ARC DISTANCE OF 8.78 FEET A SET 3/4 INCH GAS PIPE, THENCE SOUTH 40 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 84.28 FEET TO A SET 3/4 INCH GAS PIPE, THENCE SOUTH 09 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 8.73 FEET TO A SET 3/4 INCH GAS PIPE, THENCE SOUTH 49 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 54.24 FEET TO A SET 3/4 INCH GAS PIPE, THENCE NORTH 40 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 15.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALSO REFERRED TO AS TRACT 386-D IN THE PLAT OF SURVEY RECORDED MARCH 17, 2003 AS DOCUMENT 2003R0033989, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 18-26-329-050. Commonly known as 5365 LANSBURY CIRCLE, LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1013628. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 4441122 I494760 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 27, 2012 January 3, 10, 2013)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A, Plaintiff, vs. JOSE ORTIZ; GUADALUPE CASTANEDA; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOSE ORTIZ Z, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 10 CH 02123 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 2, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: LOT 8 IN BLOCK 2 IN JOHN K LUCAS SUBDIVISION UNIT 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 5, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED, AUGUST 13, 1990 AS DOCUMENT NO 90R29721, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 01-26-351-009. Commonly known as 1404 10TH STREET, HARVARD, IL 60033. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common inter-

est community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1021161. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 4441122 I494761 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 27, 2012 January 3, 10, 2013)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS PNC MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF PNC BANK NA, Plaintiff, vs. MARK A. BARTLETT; SUSAN A. BARTLETT; CURTISS FARMS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 10 CH 00583 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 4, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: LOT 1 IN TROUT VALLEY, DIVISION I, BEING A RE-SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153 AND 154, TROUT VALLEY DIVISION A, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTIONS 13 AND 14, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 9, 1955 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 296234, (PLAT OF DIVISION I RECORDED AUGUST 6, 1956 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 310947, IN BOOK 12 OF PLATS, PAGE 78) IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 19-14-476-009. Commonly known as 1 BIG OAKS ROAD, CARY, IL 60013. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1005886. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 4441122 I494757 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 27, 2012 January 3, 10, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE CASE NO. 12 CH 1423 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF McHENRY COUNTY ILLINOIS McHenry Savings Bank, VS Deborah K. Christmann, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants, NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment for Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 11, 2012 the Sheriff of McHenry County, Woodstock, Illinois, or his deputy, will on Thursday the 17th day of January, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 A.M. at the McHenry County Courthouse, Room 262, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, as set forth below, the property legally described as follows: LOT 17 IN BLOCK 20 IN LAKELAND PARK UNIT NO. 2, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 12, 1952 AS DOCUMENT NO. 260030, IN BOOK 11 OF PLATS, PAGE 66, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS Property Tax Identification Number: 09-27-156-002-0000 This property is commonly known as 4915 Home Avenue, McHenry, IL 60050 and is improved with a residence. Terms of Sale: 10% of successful bid due immediately at the time of the sale, and the balance to be paid by noon the following Tues-

pai by g day after the sale, both by cash or cashier's checks. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "As Is", with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information. For information regarding this real estate, interested parties may contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Natalie Cappetta, Cappetta & Associates, Ltd. 1900 Spring Road, Suite 102, Oak Brook, IL 60523. (630) 9547474. Dated: October 12, 2012. Natalie Cappetta, Cappetta & Associates, Ltd. Attorney for Plaintiff 1900 Spring Road, Suite 102 Oak Brook, IL 60523 630-954-7474 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 20, 27, 2012, January 3, 2013)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS BMO Harris Bank N.A., PLAINTIFF Vs. Rose V. Fitts-Venegas a/k/a Rose E. Venegas a/k/a Rose Galindo; Chicago Title Land Trust Company as Trustee u/t/a dated 9/10/2004 a/k/a Trust No. 98-455; Rock Construction, Inc.; Mohr & Associates, P.C.; Roth & Melei, LTD.; Unknown Beneficiaries of Chicago Title Land Trust Company u/t/a dated 9/10/2004 a/k/a Trust No. 98455; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants, DEFENDANTS 12 CH 02669 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Rock Construction, Inc., Unknown Beneficiaries of Chicago Title Land Trust Company u/t/a dated 9/10/2004 a/k/a Trust No. 98455, 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, to-wit: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF MCHENRY AND STATE OF ILLINOIS: LOTS 6, 7 AND 8 IN BLOCK 30 IN SAMPSON, SEX AND CO'S LILY LAKE SUBDIVISION. BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 9 AND PART OF THE NORTHEAST

QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE 3RD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 28, 1926 AS DOCUMENT NO, 74254, IN BOOK 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 81. IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PART OF LOTS 6, 7 AND 8 IN BLOCK 30 IN SAMPSON, SEX AND CO'S LILY LAKE SUBDIVISION. BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PAT OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIPS 44 NORTH, RANGE 9 AND PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE 3RD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 28, 1926 AS DOCUMENT NO. 74254 IN BOOK 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 81, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 6; THENCE ON AN ASSUMED BEARING OF SOUTH 25 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 6 A DISTANCE OF 14.67 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 59 SECONDS EAST 74.99 FEET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE NORTH 25 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE 14.67 FEET TO THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE NORTH 63 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 12 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOTS 7 AND 8 A DISTANCE OF 49.99 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 6: THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 24.99 FEET ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 6 AND A TANGENTIAL CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTHEAST; HAVING A RADIUS OF 4500.53 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 00 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 06 SECONDS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 127 W. Rand Road, Lakemoor, IL 60051 and which said Mortgage was made by: Chicago Title Land Trust Company as Trustee u/t/a dated 9/10/2004 a/k/a Trust No. 98455 the Mortgagor(s), to Amcore Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of McHenry County, Illinois, as Document No. 2005R0037711; 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, Katherine M. Keefe, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 2200 N. Seminary, Woodstock, IL 60098 on or before January 21, 2013, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN

PUBLIC NOTICE The McHenry County Board is accepting applications from individuals interested in appointment as the McHENRY COUNTY HEARING OFFICER (MCHO). Incumbents may apply for reappointment. General Description: By virtue of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 55, Division 512, Zoning, Counties are granted the authority to establish the position of hearing officer. The MCHO conducts public hearings and produces recommendations and findings of fact relating to requests for variation of the zoning regulations of McHenry County for consideration by the McHenry County Board. Qualifications: 1.

Knowledge of McHenry County land use patterns and trends.

2. Advanced knowledge of land use, planning, zoning, legal and policy related issues as they relate to zoning variations. 3. Extensive knowledge of State Statute and adopted County Ordinances relating to zoning variations and hearing procedures. 4. Ability to conduct public meetings fairly, in an orderly, thorough and timely manner and in accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act. 5. Training and experience in the review and hearing of petitions for zoning variation which qualifies the individual to make recommendations or findings of fact on such matters. Responsibilities and Duties of the Hearing Officer: 1. Conduct public hearings as required by law relating exclusively to requests for variation of the adopted zoning regulations of McHenry County. 2. Make recommendations and produce a “Finding of Fact” as they relate to specific requests for zoning variation. 3. Make such findings and recommendations for consideration by the full McHenry County Board within 90 days of the close of the public hearing. 4. The MCHO shall have all powers, duties and obligations as outlined in Article 8 of the McHenry County Zoning Ordinance and as contained in State Statute as they relate to petitions for a zoning variation. Appointment Process and Tenure: 1. The McHenry County Planning and Development Committee will interview candidates. 2. The Committee will make a recommendation to the County Board Chairman who shall appoint the MCHO, upon the advice and consent of the County Board. 3. The appointment term shall be for a period of two years from the date of approval by the McHenry County Board. The appointee shall serve until his or her successor is appointed. Time Commitment and Compensation: 1. The MCHO shall hold hearings on requests for variation as needed. It is anticipated that the MCHO shall hold hearings at least twice a month. Multiple hearings may be held on any given day and additional meetings may be held as required to expedite the disposition of variation requests. Additional hearing/meeting dates shall be determined by the MCHO as dictated by caseload. 2. Hearings will not be held in the event that there are no pending requests for variations. 3.

Compensation shall be determined by the McHenry County Board.

Application Process: Qualified individuals should submit a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, along with an Application. Application forms are available at the County Board Office, Room 209, McHenry County Government Center, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock, IL 60098 (815-334-4221) or at the County's website at http://www.co.mchenry.il.us/departments/countyboard/PDFDocs/AppointmentApp.pdf. Applications should be returned to the County Board office no later than 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 31, 2013. If mailing your application, certified or registered mail is recommended. Mailed applications should be sent to the following address: McHenry County Board, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098. (Published in the Northwest Herald on January 3,2013.)

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President John F. Kennedy said, “When written in Chinese, the word ‘crisis’ is composed of two characters. One represents danger and the other represents opportunity.” There are bridge deals where declarer is in danger only if two suits are lying unfavorably. But sometimes he has the opportunity to survive anyway. How does that apply in this deal? South is in six spades. West leads the club king. North’s two-no-trump response showed four-plus spades and at least gameforcing high-card values. South’s three-club rebid indicated a singleton or void in that suit. Three diamonds and three hearts were control-bids (cuebids) promising first-round controls in those suits. South has possible losers in each major. The heart finesse is apparently unavoidable. The trump suit is a danger only if it is breaking 3-0 -- and even then, declarer might avoid a loser. The key point of the deal is that the trump suit isn’t a guess. Declarer should cash dummy’s spade king first. Here, West discards, so South draws

trumps with the aid of a finesse and later tries the heart finesse for an overtrick. What happens, though, if East discards under the spade king? Declarer ruffs the club seven in his hand, cashes the spade ace, and turns to diamonds. If West never ruffs, South discards one heart, then plays a trump to West’s queen. West is caught. He must either lead a heart into declarer’s ace-queen or concede a ruff-and-sluff (when declarer pitches a heart from the board and ruffs in his hand). Either way, South has no heart loser.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT McHENRY COUNTY Department Transportation of Illinois, Plaintiff vs. Chicago Land Trust, Trust 2696, et al., Defendant Condemnation 1CV1034; 1CV1034PE-A; 1CV1034PE-B; 1CV1034TE Job No. R-91-015-98 Case Number 12 ED 93 PUBLICATION NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for judgment as to the determination of just compensation for certain real property, legally described as set forth in Exhibits A, B, C and D and for other relief. (See attached legal description if applicable). Owner: Amcore Bank, as Trustee under Trust Agreement dated the 4th day of March, 1987 and known as Trust Number 2696 Route: U.S. Route 14 FAP 305 Section: North Lake Shore Drive to Ridgefield Road South County: McHenry Job No.: R-91-015-98 Parcel: 1CV1034 Sta. 499+32.35 to 520+02.44 PIN(S): 13-25-300-007 Legal Description That part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 25, Township 44 North, Range 7, East of the Third Principal Meridian, McHenry County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 25; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 34 seconds West (bearing as referenced to Plat of Center Line recorded November 5, 1999 as Document Number 1999R0076695, McHenry County, Illinois), along the south line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 25, a distance of 839.63 feet, to the centerline of U.S. Route 14 per Document Number 1999R0076695 recorded November 5, 1999, McHenry County, Illinois, and the Point of Beginning; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 34 seconds West, continuing along the south line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 25, a distance of 85.01 feet, to a non-tangential curve to the right; thence northwesterly along said non-tangential curve to the right, having an arc length of 16.70 feet, a radius of 2038.50 feet, a chord length of 167.70 feet, and a chord bearing of North 33 degrees 15 minutes 21 seconds West, to a tangential line; thence North 33 degrees 01 minutes 16 seconds West, along said tangential line, 1489.75 feet; thence South 56 degrees 58 minutes 44 seconds West, at right angles to the last described line, 20.00 feet; thence North 33 degrees 01 minutes 16 seconds West, at right angles to the last described line, 462.82 feet; thence South 70 degrees 00 minutes 38 seconds West, 112.51 feet, to the southeasterly right of way line of Lucas Road per Document Number 1999R0076695 recorded November 5, 1999, McHenry County, Illinois; thence South 57 degrees 07 minutes 59 seconds West, along said southeasterly right of way line, 200.02 feet; thence North 32 degrees 52 minutes 01 seconds West, at right angles to the last described line, 30.00 feet, to the centerline of Lucas Road per Document Number 1999R0076695 recorded November 5, 1999, McHenry County, Illinois; thence North 57 degrees 07 minutes 59 seconds East, at right angles to the last described line, along said centerline, 400.82 feet, to the centerline of U.S. Route 14 per Document Number 1999R0076695 recorded November 5, 1999, McHenry County, Illinois; thence South 33 degrees 01 minutes 48 seconds East, along said centerline, 2070.06 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel containing 3.839 acres more or less of which 1.674 acres have been previously used. EXHIBIT A Owner: Amcore Bank, as Trustee under Trust Agreement dated the 4th day of March, 1987 and known as Trust Number 2696 Route: U.S. Route 14 FAP 305 Section: North Lake Shore Drive to Ridgefield Road South County: McHenry Job No.: R-91-015-98 Parcel: 1CV1034PE-A Sta. 504+68.00 to 504+88.00 PIN(S): 13-25-300-007 Legal Description That part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 25, Township 44 North, Range 7, East of the Third Principal Meridian, McHenry County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 25; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 34 seconds West, (bearing as referenced to Plat of Center Line recorded November 5, 1999 as Document Number 1999R0076695, McHenry County, Illinois), along the south line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 25, a distance of 924.64 feet, to a non-tangential curve to the right; thence northwesterly along said non-tangential curve to the right, having an arc length of 16.70 feet, a radius of 2038.50 feet, a chord length of 16.70 feet, and a chord bearing of North 33 degrees 15 minutes 21 seconds West, to a tangential line; thence North 33 degrees 01 minutes 16 seconds West, along said tangential line, 1451.75 feet, to the Point of Beginning; thence South 56 degrees 58 minutes 44 seconds West, at right angles to the last described line, 25.00 feet; thence North 33 degrees 01 minutes 16 seconds West, at right angles to the last described line, 20.00 feet; thence North 56 degrees 58 minutes 44 seconds East, at right angles to the last described line, 25.00 feet; thence South 33 degrees 01 minutes 16 seconds East, at right angles to the last described line, 20.00 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel containing 0.011 acres more or less. EXHIBIT B Owner: Amcore Bank, as Trustee under Trust Agreement dated the 4th day of March, 1987 and known as Trust Number 2696 Route: U.S. Route 14 FAP 305 Section: North Lake Shore Drive to Ridgefield Road South County: McHenry Job No.: R-91-015-98 Parcel: 1CV1034PE-B Sta. 517+80.17 to 519+55.87 PIN(S): 13-25-300-007 Legal Description That part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 25, Township 44 North, Range 7, East of the Third Principal Meridian, McHenry County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 25; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 34 seconds West (bearing as referenced to Plat of Center Line recorded November 5, 1999 as Document Number 1999R0076695, McHenry County, Illinois), along the south line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 25, a distance of 924.64 feet, to a non-tangential curve to the right, and the Point of Beginning; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 34 seconds West, continuing along the south line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 25, a distance of 71.41 feet; thence North 33 degrees 01 minutes 16 seconds West, 137.67 feet; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 55 seconds East, 71.49 feet; thence South 33 degrees 01 minutes 16 seconds East, 120.71 feet, to a tangential curve to the left; thence southeasterly along said tangential curve to the left, having an arc length of 16.70 feet, a radius of 2038.50 feet, a chord length of 16.70 feet, and a chord bearing of South 33 degrees 15 minutes 21 seconds East, to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel containing 0.189 acres more or less. EXHIBIT C Owner: Amcore Bank, as Trustee under Trust Agreement dated the 4th day of March, 1987 and known as Trust Number 2696 Route: U.S. Route 14 FAP 305 Section: North Lake Shore Drive to Ridgefield Road South County: McHenry Job No.: R-91-015-98 Parcel: 1CV1034TE Sta. 3+00.00 to 8+65.95 Lucas Road PIN(S): 13-25-300-007 Legal Description That part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 25, Township 44 North, Range 7, East of the Third Principal Meridian, McHenry County, Illinois, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 25; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 34 seconds West (bearing as referenced to Plat of Center Line recorded November 5, 1999 as Document Number 1999R0076695, McHenry County, Illinois), along the south line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 25, a distance of 839.63 feet, to the centerline of U.S. Route 14 per Document Number 1999R0076695 recorded November 5, 1999, McHenry County, Illinois; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 34 seconds West, continuing along the south line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 25, a distance of 85.01 feet, to a non-tangential curve to the right; thence northwesterly along said non-tangential curve to the right, having an arc length of 16.70 feet, a radius of 2038.50 feet, a chord length of 16.70 feet, and a chord bearing of North 33 degrees 15 minutes 21 seconds West, to a tangential line; thence North 33 degrees 01 minutes 16 seconds West, along said tangential line, 1489.75 feet; thence South 56 degrees 58 minutes 44 seconds West, at right angles to the last described line, 20.00 feet; thence North 33 degrees 01 minutes 16 seconds West, at right angles to the last described line, 462.82 feet; thence South 70 degrees 00 minutes 38 seconds West, 44.98 feet, to the Point of Beginning; thence continuing South 70 degrees 00 minutes 38 seconds West, 67.53 feet, to the southeasterly right of way line of Lucas Road per Document Number 1999R0076695 recorded November 5, 1999, McHenry County, Illinois; thence South 57 degrees 07 minutes 59 seconds West, along said southeasterly right of way line, 500.03 feet; thence South 32 degrees 27 minutes 40 seconds East, 15.05 feet; thence North 57 degrees 07 minutes 59 seconds East, 565.97 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel containing 0.184 acres more or less. EXHIBIT D UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the McHenry County Clerk of Court, McHenry County Government Center, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Room 356, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, on or before January 25, 2013, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. Witness: December 10, 2012 /s/ Katherine M. Keefe, Clerk of the Circuit Court (SEAL) (Plaintiff's attorney or plaintiff if he is not represented by an attorney) Michele Sibley Gonzales #6226091 - Attorney for Plaintiff 7653 Monroe Street, Forest Park, IL 60130-1723 Telephone (708) 536-7070 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 20, 27, 2012; January 3, 2013)

Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-12-30549 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector. I494183 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 20, 27, 2012; January 3, 2013)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, PLAINTIFF vs. Gary N. Mara a/k/a Gary Neal Mara; Ann M. Mara a/k/a Ann Marie Mara; Woodscreek of Crystal Lake Homeowners Association; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants, DEFENDANTS 12 CH 02839 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Gary N. Mara a/k/a Gary Neal Mara; Ann M. Mara a/k/a Ann Marie Mara; 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, to-wit: LOT 31 IN WOODSCREEK UNIT 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 24, 1991 AS DOCUMENT NO. 91R 002470, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1534 Dogwood Drive, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 and which said Mortgage was made by: Gary N. Mara a/k/a Gary Neal Mara; Ann M. Mara a/k/a Ann Mari Ma th Mortgagor(s), to

Marie Mara the Mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of McHenry County, Illinois, as Document No. 2011R0000270; 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, Katherine M. Keefe, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 2200 N. Seminary, Woodstock, IL 60098 on or before January 21, 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. 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. 14-12-33018 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector. I494244 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 20, 27, 2012; January 3, 2013)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., PLAINTIFF Vs. Christopher P. Johnson a/k/a Chris Johnson; Christopher P. Johnson a/k/a Chris Johnson as Trustee of the Christopher P. Johnson Living Trust dated December 30, 1996 as restated August 25, 1999; I.S.P.C.; Unknown Beneficiaries of the Christopher P. Johnson Living Trust dated December 30, 1996 as restated August 25 1999 Unk

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stated August 25, 1999; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants, DEFENDANTS 12 CH 02912 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Beneficiaries of the Christopher P. Johnson Living Trust dated December 30, 1996 as restated August 25, 1999, 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, to-wit: LOTS 5 AND 6 IN BLOCK 3 IN ARTHUR TRAUBE AND CO.'S VENETIAN GARDENS ON FOX RIVER, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH ,RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 3, 1928 AS DOCUMENT 82800 IN BOOK 6 OF PLATS, PAGE 45, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2210 Beach Drive, Fox River Grove, IL 60021 and which said Mortgage was made by: Christopher P. Johnson a/k/a Chris Johnson as Trustee of the Christopher P. Johnson Living Trust dated December 30, 1996 as restated August 25, 1999 the Mortgagor(s), to Royal American Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of McHenry County, Illinois, as Document No. 2002R0072002; 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, Katherine M. Keefe, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 2200 N. Seminary, Woodstock, IL 60098 on or before January 21, 2013, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN

JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. 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. 14-12-31208 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector. I494245 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 20, 27, 2012; January 3, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE CASE NO. 12 CH 822 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF McHENRY COUNTY ILLINOIS McHenry Savings Bank, VS Ronald L. Johnson, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Board of Managers of the Trails of Boone Creek Condominiums of McHenry Association, Unknown Owners And Nonrecord Claimants, NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment for Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 23, 2012 the Sheriff of McHenry County, Woodstock, Illinois, or his deputy, will on Thursday the 24th day of January, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 A.M. at the McHenry County Courthouse, Room 262, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, as set forth below, the property legally described as follows:

ty gally UNIT #5476 OF LOT M #6, IN THE TRAILS OF BOONE CREEK CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON THE SURVEY OF CERTAIN LOTS OR PARTS THEREOF IN BOONE CREEK UNIT 3 SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHICH SURVEY IS RECORDED AUGUST 24, 2001 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2001R0061684, IN McHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT TO SAID UNIT, AS SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME.

ey Cappetta, Cappetta & Associates, Ltd. 1900 Spring Road, Suite 102, Oak Brook, IL 60523. (630) 9547474. Dated: November 5, 2012.

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Property Tax Identification Number: 09-33-381-004-0000 This property is commonly known as 5746 Fieldstone Trail, McHenry, IL 60050 and is improved with a residence. Terms of Sale: 10% of successful bid due immediately at the time of the sale, and the balance to be paid by noon the following Tuesday after the sale, both by cash or cashier's checks. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "As Is", with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information. For information regarding this real estate, interested parties may contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Natalie C tta C tta & Associat

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Pair, black and tan, like new! $10 847-494-4373

Reeze Ball & Hitch $15 815-575-5924

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PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS CITY OF MCHENRY, ILLINOIS 1.

Time and Place of Opening Bids. Sealed proposals for the printing and delivery of three seasonal recreation brochures for the Parks & Recreation Department and two seasonal City newsletters for the Office of the City Clerk will be received at the Office of the City Clerk at the Municipal Center, 333 South Green Street, McHenry, Illinois 60050, until 11:00 am on Thursday, January 24, 2013, and at that time will be publicly opened and read.

Information for Bidders. All pertinent bidding documents may be obtained from the City of McHenry, 333 South Green Street, McHenry, Illinois 60050 – (815) 363-2100. The City of McHenry is exempt from the Illinois State, municipal or county Retailer's Occupation Tax, Service Occupation Tax, Use Tax and Service Use Tax as described in Illinois Statute Chapter 35. Bid prices shall not include the cost of such taxes.

Rejection of Bids. The McHenry City Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities. The McHenry City Council further reserves the right to award a contract, which in its judgment is in the best interest of the City of McHenry.

Dated at McHenry, Illinois, this 28 day of December, 2012. Janice Jones, City Clerk (Published in the Northwest Herald January 3, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on December 14, 2012, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as AUTOMATION-WERKS, located at 11885 NOTTINGHAM DR HUNTLEY IL 60142. Dated December 14, 2012 /s/ Katherine C. Schultz County Clerk (SEAL) (Published in the Northwest Herald December 20, 27, 2012; January 3, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on November 16, 2012, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as DayShield Window Tinting, located at 516 Park Rd., Lakemoor, IL 60051. Dated November 16, 2012 /s/ Katherine C. Schultz County Clerk (SEAL) (Published in the Northwest Herald December 20, 27, 2012; January 3, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on December 28, 2012, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as GREAT AMERICAN PAINTERS, located at 7605 BEAVER ROAD, WONDER LAKE, IL 60097 Dated December 28, 2012 /s/ Katherine C. Schultz County Clerk (SEAL) (Published in the Northwest Herald January 3, 10, 17 2013)

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LOVESEAT ~ FREE!

DRYERS - Gas Dryers. Hot Point, Whirlpool, white, approx. 4 yrs old, $100 ea. 815-477-0655

PIANO ~ BALDWIN/HAMILTON

Fridge 20 cu ft. Kenmore, good condition, white, $150. 815-3859327 or 815-953-9350

Beige, very clean with wheels. 847-740-0907 Upright with bench. 815-337-8211 SPA – FREE. 6 person spa, needs work, you pick up & haul. 815-338-2036

TV - 37” Toshiba

Great condition! 815-356-5056

REFRIGERATOR ~ GARAGE

TVs - 2 FREE TVs Toshiba flat screen, not HD. Zenith console. Both work well. 815-236-0836

Upright Freezer ~ Frigidaire

Boots ~ Redwing

Brown, Never worn, size 13, was $219, asking $50. 815-338-5083 10am-10pm

Cowboy Designer Boots - Ladies

Justin, registered, size 8. Paid $400, $75/firm. 847-516-9146

Jacket ~ NFL Bears

White, goose lined, size large, good condition. Orig price $250, sell for $40. 847-658-7093

815-382-1292

Flat Bed Trailer

2 Axle, 14' x 7', $350. 815-382-1292

1997 V Max XT 600 $1600 87 Phazer $850, Both electric start Trailer available 815-337-9400 815-578-8600

$50 815-788-1872

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Washer/Dryer Pedestals

White wood, pedestals for frontload washers & dryers, 29”x29”x12”. $70/ea. 815-398-9648

Jacket/Leather Black Bombers

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MINK WRAPS (3)

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Burberry and Coach bags. $85/both. 815-356-1707 Aft 5pm SATCHEL PURSE - Lg Vinyl Brown / Khaki W Cargo Pant Pockets. 18" W x 14" H. Black lining w/ pockets of same material. $35. McHenry 815-236-1747

Baseball Cards '08 Topps Heritage. 600+ cards. Book price $150. Asking $50. 815-338-4829 Baseball Cards '12 Topps Stars & Inserts. 130+ cards. Book price $200/Asking $99. 815-338-4829 Basketball Cards. '91-'92. 4800+ Wild Card. Incl Striped, Pippin, $99. 815-338-4829 Basketball Cards. Topps Factory Set. 92-93. Shaquille O'Neal RC Asking $20. 815-338-4829 Basketball Cards. UD. No Carolina. '10-'11. Incl MJ, '82 Nat Champs Patch. $50. 815-338-4829 DRESSER - mixture of wood finishes, 3 drawers, 1 door, $95, picture on line. 815-477-8928 Football Cards. '91 Wild Card Draft 3000+ incl 30 Favre RC $120 815-338-4829 Football Cards. Mixed stars & rookies. '68 Gale Sayers $40, '98 P Manning RC $25. 815-338-4829

Hand Mirrors

Silver Fox Fur Ladies' Wrap.

2 brass, 1 plastic very old and nice 3/$50. 815-459-7485

Women's Lambs skin leather jacket by Worthington size Medium. Great condition! $75. 815-363-8559

Jacket ~ Elvis TCB Fan Club Large, white satin, mint condition! Signed by Col Parker (appraised @ $2000), $400. 630-723-1245 or 630-207-0512

$80

1960 14' Fiberglass Boat & Trailer, $99.

KEGERATOR – Keg refrigerator which holds a quarter barrel, with 2 CO2 bottles, empty 1/4 barrel, regulator & tap handle. $145. 815-790-1722

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WAHL APPLIANCE Reconditioned Appliances Lakemoor 815-385-1872

DISHWASHER – Gallery, ultra quiet, white, energy star, $30. 815-477-0655

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JAR - Glass w/ metal Lid. Outside red w/ ridges in glass. Top opening 5" diameter, Jar is 7 1/2" diameter & 7" high. $25. McHenry 815-236-1747 MIXING BOWLS - 3 matching: "Hall's Superior Quality Kitchenware - Eureka Homewood Pattern". Lg 8 5/8", Med 7 3/8", Sm 6 1/8". $65. McHenry. 815-236-1747 NON SPORT CARDS 1991 Star Trek. Impel. Series One Set. $18. 815-338-4829

Filing Cabinets (1) 3 drawer $25/obo 815-701-1260

FLOWER PLANTER - Cute piggy, absolutely adorable handcrafted pig artistically painted onto metal, solid construction, quality made unique piece, excellent condition. $25. 815-477-9023

CAMERA - Canon A-1 complete set all in excellent condition! Includes Canon A-1 35mm film camera with a Canon FD 50mm 1:1.4 lens, Sunpak Auto 422 D multi position flash, shoulder strap, UV lens,camera bag & all manuals. $150. 815-363-8974 GATEWAY COMPUTER & HP PRINTER Gateway 510X/ P42.8/ 512MB/ 120GB/ DVD RW/ R/CDRW Rec/ XP Home 17 LCD Blk Flat Panel Display (17 Viewable) 2 piece Speaker Solution HP2410 All-In-One Photosmart Printer with Belkin 10FT USB Printer Cable Along with original cables and Restoration Cds $150. 847-669-1643 HP Deskjet Ink Cartridge #96 black. New. Expiration 6/2013. $25. 815-382-7278 JEWEL CASES - 50 Used full-size in good condition. Good for storing CD/DVD's. $10. 815-363-8559 Kindle with Leather Cover. Like new. In original box. $60. 847-409-6477

STEREO/TV ~ PHILLIPS $35

815-404-6083

TV - 50” Rear Projection Excellent shape! $125 847-567-4832

TV - FREE LARGE SCREEN TV Toshiba 50" works fine NOT HD Large & heavy. 50”x43”x14”. Free, you haul. McHenry. 815-363-7285

Typewriter/Electric - IBM

With table, $40. 815-385-1157

BOWFLEX ULTIMATE – Exercise machine. $2700 new, must sell. $350/obo. 815-307-2479 Exercise weight machine Joe Wieder Smith Machine. $150. Todd 708-497-8639 anytime Nordic Track Pro $100/OBO 815-568-6494 Vision Fitness T9200 Treadmill. Award-winning and universally acclaimed. Compare at $1,300 new. Yours for $395. 815-459-7669

TORO CCR1000-E 21" single stage like new. Low hrs and all gone over. Pull and electric start $275. 815-675-2155

Fireplace Set ~ Elk Antler $125

815-701-1260

Firewood Guaranteed Dry! Oak, Cherry & Walnut. Stacked & Delivered. $100 for 1 FC or $190 for 2 FC. 815-494-1054

BARSTOOL - High end classic press back 24 in. oak swivel barstool, features an etched back with 8 baluster spindles connecting to the seat contained by 2 baluster rails on its sides. $75. 815-477-9023

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NON SPORT CARDS 1995 Skybox Pocahontas Set. $45. 815-338-4829

RUNNING TWO RINGS-ONE WITH COINS BOTH STARTING AT 9:00

SLED - antique wooden child's 32" x 18" with wooden pull handle. rounded back support. McHenry $125. 815-236-1747

Beige Velour, NEW. Retails for $100 Asking $60. 630-624-8250

Spiderman & Pokeman Cards Some rare, once valued $1200 +. Asking $70/obo, Woodstock. 630-815-9581

Twin Bed with mattress & spring, 6 drawer dresser with mirrored hutch, 5 drawer dresser, 2 drawer nightstand & additional hutch, dark walnut, $250. 847-462-0565 AM

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LOCATION: BOONE CO. FAIRGROUNDS, 8791 RT. 76, 1 MI. NORTH OF BELVIDERE. LOCATED IN THE GOAT BARN NEAR SOUTH END. PLENTY OF PARKING. DRESS WARM!! COINS: (25) 1889 silver dollars; Morgan & Peace dollars; Cents- lg., Flying Eagles, Indian; nickels- V or Liberty or Buffalo; 2 & 3 cent & ½ dimes; dimes- seated, Barber, Mercury; Barber qtrs; Halves-seated-Bust, Barber; Specials- 1921 & 1921D Mercury dimes, beautiful capped bust half dollars, very high grade dollar 1883CC and 1890CC; Paper money- lg. bills; silver certificates 1 & 5$ and Nat’l. Currency unc. and more. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Arcade coffee grinder; baby buggy; 2000 plus sets of salt & pepper shakers; Brownie cameras; dresser; depression, hobnail, carnival glass & more; cowhide rocking horse; Life & Nat’l. Geographic magazines; Chicago Bears reports; Dept. 56 Christmas Villages; Beanies, Ty; Avon; Bamm Beanies etc; Lg automobile collectible library; Buggy blanket; vintage suitcases; Japanese silk divider; (3) Jim Beam cars; Military books & magazines; Playboys; Camel cigarette items; lead soldiers; plastic Army men; 78’s & 33’s; Elvis records; slot machine; (2) video poker machines; Veedol racing oil cans; blue & white granite; Waterford glasses; wood lures; vintage poles & reels; 50’s Zorro & Davy Crocket puzzles; collector comics in plastic; Orange Crush wood crate; German steins; dolls; Ancestoral China (Spring Glory)(8); Johnson/Haviland Bavaria (8); German Playboy and more. HOUSEHOLD: GE Spacemaker stackable washer & elect. dryer; Maytag washer; GE Profile gas dryer; GE lg chest freezer (like new); GE side by side fridge w/ice & water in door( very nice); leaf table w/cane bottom chairs; king size bdrm set w/2 cod’s & 2 nightstands; single bed w/dresser, chest & nightstand; very nice lift chair; recliners; book shelves; books; (6) curio cabinets; Sanyo apt. fridge; Bernina, Elna & other sewing machines; dress forms; Singer Magic Steam Press 7; vacuums; red leather sofa; Tiffany style lamps & others; (2) Kitchen Aid mixers & 1 chopper; meat slicer; misc. kitchen items; Panasonic microwave; floor & box fans; claw foot oak table w/6 chairs & insert(good condt); lg. oak desk w/upper bookshelf & doors (very good condt.); lg. parrot cage; wooden rocking horse; sq. oak table; cassettes (Christian music); lots of cameras; (2) computer flat screens; floor show cases; framed & matted paintings; board games; Fisher Price train; toys; Playmobil pirate ship; XBOX system w/lots of games; coffee & end tables; computer tables; oak desk; dressers; t.v. stand (black glass); swivel rockers; craft supplies; patterns; (2) lg. upright Infinity speakers; nic nacs; several prs. women’s cowboy boots (8) & handbags; Wings personal learning system; 8X10 red 100% wool piled rug and more. YARD & TOOL: 16’ alum. ext. ladder; wood ladder; hose & reel; misc. yard tools; 3 pc. patio set; tool boxes; misc. yard & hand tools; fishing tackle & boxes; gun dies; scopes; primers; McCullogh chain saw w/20” bar; Homelite chainsaw; golf clubs; men’s ice skates and more. SPECIALTY ITEMS: Handicap lift; Cello; (2) DeLonghi 12000 btu air conditioners

OWNERS: P. WALLENDAL, A. CLEMENTS, R. ROMANS, R. ESTERLUND, H. MATHISON, K. KOWAL, R. TYLER, C. WILKINSON & M. WOLD

Terms: Cash or checks w/proper I.D. Visa & Mastercard accepted. 9% Buyers Premium w/ 4% discount for cash or check. No property to be removed until settled for. All items sold “AS IS”. Number system will be used. Must have driver’s license for registration. Not responsible for accidents or items after purchase. Announcements day of sale prevail over written material.

Sports Memorabilia

Recently valued to $700-$1500. Asking $395/obo, Woodstock 630-815-9581 Steel Wheels (2) Matching Pairs Spoke wheels, 48”D, off of horse drawn farm implements, $140/pr. 815-701-2076 TELEPHONE DESK - Vintage telephone desk painted in a pretty red, quite charming! Comes with matching chair, could also be used as a desk, night stand or side table, excellent. $145. 815-477-9023 TOOL BOX - Antique Refinished Pine 28-1/2" x 13" x 8-3/4" w/ 7 sectioned drawer & brass latch dowel carrying handle. $145. McHenry. 815-236-1747 Y2K Collectibles. Sealed product and rare publications. Price for teachers, $50/obo. Woodstock 630-815-9581 ANGEL DRESS UP PLAY - So sweet girls size medium 2-3T pure white guardian angel dress fully lined with faux fur on collar, sleeves and hemline, includes wings and headpiece. New with tags, never worn. $15. 815-477-9023 Crib Mattress. Like New. $10 847-409-6477 INFANT CARRIER – Graco, with cozy cover, all in excellent condition. $40. 815-363-8974 WINTER JACKET - Carters Girls 3-in1 - Size 5/6, super cute navy with colorful polka dots. Inner fleece jacket comes out for wear alone. We love these coats for just that reason! NEW, never worn. $25. 815-477-9023

FAUCET

Price Pfifter Brass, Pforever finish for sink, 4” centers, brand new in box, $40. 847-380-0870 Fireplace All Wood Surround with Mantle. 58 7/8”x78”, $125. 815-356-0329 or 815-378-9594

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For covering concrete, 6'x25' $20/ea. 847-514-4989

Whirlpool Tub new $1950 66x42 Navy Blue $1200/OBO 815-653-4612 Find !t here!

Bed Chair with Light & Vibrator

Bedroom Furniture - Kids

Bedroom Set - 3 Piece

Girl's, white wash, dresser, mirror, chest, a must see, bed not incl. $399. 224-587-5091 BEDROOM SET - girls, solid pine, whitewash/light oak finish, heavy duty: armoire with shelves and drawers, nightstand, headboard / footboard, rails and slats, self standing dressing mirror; $350, can send pictures. 815-477-8928

Bedroom Set

Vintage 5 piece set, mahogany. $400 815-385-1157 BOOKCASES - 2 solid oak bookcases (70h x 30w x 12 1/2d) purchased at Cappacio Brothers Furniture Store & 1 contemporary glass top desk. Instant office! All 3 for $275/best offer! 815-459-7669 BOOKCASES - Set of 3, 30 W x 15 D x 77 H, classic style, well made, very sturdy, walnut finish, trim molding at top with arched design, bottom doors offer add'l enclosed storage. $250. 815-477-9023 BUFFET - Solid Oak, Buffet server 2 pieces, leaded glass doors, 56"L 18"W Like New cond. asking $125/obo. Call 815-321-3963 or 815-385-6501 Bunk Beds. Pro Hill Wood Co. Mattresses & bedding. $150. Can separate. 815-356-0329 CHAIR - Very comfortable chair with deep seat. Beautiful designer fabric. Looks brand new with extremely sturdy design. $200. 815-540-4064 CHINA CABINET - Walnut finish. Glass shelves, inside light. Very good condition. 75 1/2" tall, 46 1/4" wide, 16" deep. $275/obo cash. Picture in online ad. Must pick up. Crystal Lake, 815-245-9495 China Cabinet, Glass doors, $50 Church Pew, $50, Glass Table Set, 3 piece, $50, large roll-top desk, $50, small roll-top desk, $50. 815-788-1872 CORNER HUTCH - $95. 2 upper glass doors with unique swirls, middle part is a shelf, and lower section has 2 shutter style doors, cherry stain finish. Will deliver for full price offer. 815-477-8928

DESK - metal office. 3 drawers left side. 1 drawer & 1 file drawer right side with pencil drawer in center. In good condition. You must move. Bring a helper to load. Desk measures 30" deep x 60" wide x 29" tall. Picture in online ad. $25.00 Cash only and you must pick up. Crystal Lake. 815-245-9495 DESK - steel secretary style. In good condition. Beige in color. 2 drawers are file drawers. 31 1/2" deep, 28" tall, 59 1/2" wide. $30 cash only. Picture in online ad. Must pick up. Crystal Lake, 815-245-9495

Desk ~ Wood

NECKLACE - Cubic zirconia necklace never out of the box. 4.50 carat weight with sterling silver setting and 16 inch sterling silver chain. Original $300 price tag still attached. $150. 815-540-4064

451 Keyboard ~ Casio CTK 61 key, portable, makes great sound, music making features. $60 847-380-0870

Dining Room Chairs (6). Oak. 2 with arms. Beige cushion seats. $150/all. 847-802-4949

CEDAR BRIDGE 6' Long x 3' wide, $400. 815-356-0329 or 815-378-9594

DINING ROOM SET

HEART GRAPEVINE WREATH Simplistic & lovely. $15. 815-477-9023 WICKER CHAIRS SET, Lime Green, sturdy construction, durable, classic, very cute shabby chic! $195. 815-477-9023

Mission Style with 6 chairs in perfect condition, excellent finish, custom cushions, $150. 00. 815-341-7018 DINING ROOM TABLE - Walnut finish in excellent clean condition. Seats 6. Chairs included, 1 with arms. 40" wide, 77" long with 18" leaf installed. Sturdy set. Picture in online ad. Must pick up. $300/obo. Crystal Lake, 815-245-9495 DRESSER for ladies bedroom. Walnut finish, with 2 large mirrors. Has 3 center drawers & 3 drawers each side behind cabinet doors. Size is 19" deep, 72" wide, 29 1/2 tall (77" to top of mirrors). Picture in online ad. $225 cash, must pick up. Crystal Lake. 815-245-9495 DRESSER, LARGE, 9 DRAWERS medium oak finish, can send picture (picture on-line), $75. 815-477-8928 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER WE Smithe ent center w/ hutch $375 OBO. 847-515-8083 ESTATE CHAIR - Lovely cushioned estate chair in beautiful fabric. Includes large foot stool. Like new condition. $150. 815-540-4064 FOLDING SCREEN 3 part, very cute wall papered room divider. Redwood borders with cream/red vine design. $25 847-658-5074 Girl's Twin Four Poster Bed Frame. Cream colored wood. $35. 847-409-6477 HIGH CHAIR - Antique Pine Child's. 39" high 17" wide with removable metal tray. Tray arm lifts. McHenry $125. 815-236-1747 HIGHBOY - Beautiful American Drew Philadelphia Highboy, total of 12 drawers. $200. 815-540-4064

Kitchen table & 4 Chairs

48” round, glass top table, padded seat & back wrought iron frame, $75/obo. 847-952-9728 MICROWAVE STAND - Walnut finish. In good condition. Has 4 compartments for storage underneath. $10 cash. You pick up. 815-245-9495

Mirrors (2) Teakwood $150 a piece or best offer. $175. 815-701-1260

Needlepoint Chairs (2)

Vintage, wood frame/navy floral design, $5/each. 847-658-5074 Pedestal Table ~ 5' Round Old pine. Incl 3 chairs. $100/obo. 815-575-5924 Lv Msg QUEEN ANNE WING BACK CHAIR Beautiful fabric. Originally purchased for $800. Like new condition. $200. 815-540-4064

ROCKING CHAIR ~ WHITE

Like new, chair pad included, $50. 224-587-5091 SOFA, LOVESEAT, CHAIR matching set, beige, can send pictures (picture on-line). Will deliver in Crystal Lake area for full price offer, $220. 815-477-8928 TABLE & CHAIRS - great for a country cottage kitchen appeal. Perfect for that first apartment, college dorm room or your vintage space! Sturdy, well made, excellent condition. $195. 815 477-9023.

TABLE ~ OAK, CLAWFOOT Including 3 chairs, $99. 815-382-1292

TABLES ~ SOLID OAK

3 piece set, custom made, very good condition! $150 847-829-4060 TELEVISION / MEDIA CABINET Double doors with 2 generous drawers below. Duncan Phyfe style. $150. 815-540-4064

Tufted Chair

Floral Blue and Taupe, $60 815-385-1157 WICKET SET - 4 piece white wicker set, includes sofa, 2 chairs & coffee table. All in great condition and only used indoors. Includes cushions. Would be perfect in sun room or on porch. $100. 815-363-8559

BAR STOOLS - Quality, Set of 3 durable hardwood 2 bar height stools, plus 1 counter height stool, classic style, larger seating area. Excellent $95. 815-477-9023 Ceiling Light for LR, BR or Hall Stylish antique black metal frame & chain. Side light panels are transparent gold, $20. 815-455-3555 Ceiling Light for LR, BR or Hall Stylish antique black metal frame & chain. Side light panels transparent blue/green. $30. 815-455-3555 DISHES - Set of Tuscan Harvest Dishes. Used once or twice so like new. This print is discontinued. Includes 4 Dinner plates, 4 Salad plates & 4 mugs. Very sturdy earth ware. $15. 815-363-8559 ICE CRUSHER Portable Electric Use on counter for drinks or fancy food. Works good, $15. 815-455-3555 Pillsbury Dough Boy Kitchen Items. Cookie Jars, Gumball Machine, Etc. $2-$20. 847-409-6477

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TWIN BED WOOD HEADBOARD mattress, like new. Very good condition. $50. 815-455-7192

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WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM EdenPURE Aqua 2000, brand new still in box, sits on counter and hooks to kitchen faucet. Sells for $100, asking $50. 815-363-8974

Contemporary, 3 pieces. Excellent condition, $40. 815-899-1701

SUN ROOM CHAIRS - metal quality set of 4 chairs, solid construction, very comfortable, amble room, excellent cond. $85. 815-477-9023

Light blue, beige. Clean, no stains, no tears. $75 847-829-4060

VINTAGE GLASS PEDESTAL CAKE STAND AND COVER - Large glass cake plate pedestal with a dome handle at the top and a lip along the inside of the cake plate. Imagine how cute to serve at your next tea party. Very good condition. $15. 815 477-9023

Battery Screw Driver. Dewalt. 12v. 2 batteries & charger. $30 847-658-4720

Craftsman Chest On Chest Eight (8) drawer tool cabin. New in boxes, $200 847-639-1101

Generator/Welder, 1100 Watts 100%, Welder 250 AMP AC/DC. Excellent condition! $3,500. 815-338-3474 Ladders 16' Fiberglass With hooks, $125. 26' fiberglass, $175, (2) 14' aluminum ladders, $25. 847-458-2414 Neumatic framing nailer, Bostitch w/ 10 cases of 8D sheating nails. $300/obo or possible trade 708-363-2004

Wrapping Paper Storage Totes $10 630-624-8250

Acoustic Guitar

Bicycle - MOTOmed. Stationary computerized bike. Attaches to wheelchair. Asking $1000. Brand new! 847-997-7109 GO CHAIR Electric Mobility, new batteries, great shape, breaks down for transportation. $375/obo. 815-479-9723 Scooter Outdoor ~ Rascal Works great, $400 firm. Also handicapped lift plateform for Rascal Scooter, hitch mounted. $400. 815-653-4612 STANDER- Sit to Stand, pump up with shadow tray. $5,500 new asking $1000. 847-997-7109 Wheelchair -Cardiac style - Rehab custom made,allows mobility. Full tilt. Gel Seat. Individual cones. Will take Best Offer. 847-997-7109

Weights - Health Master

Bar bells, Weider weight bench, all in good condition! $75/obo. 847-658-4448

Doll House ~ Newly Built Wrap around porch, 6 rooms. $100. 847-854-7980

With pick up, great for Blues/Folk/ C/W custom hard case, very nice. $150/obo. 815-575-2458

Dora The Explorer talking kitchen w/ play food. $45. 847-302-4511

Acoustic Guitar/Yamaha

Many different games, $8/ea. 847-830-8704

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For a child, $10 630-624-8250 KEYBOARD - Full-Size Yamaha PSR 290 keyboard/synthesizer. Great for budding musician! $100. 815-363-8559 Keyboard and Stand $60. 815-356-0329 or 815-378-9594 KEYBOARD, CASIO CT-510, w/ adapter. Unique feature is the 8 drum pads. $65. 815-477-8928

PIANO ~ SPINET

Kimball, with bench, very good condition! $300 815-678-4185 SAXOPHONE – Olds & Son Ambassador, 1949, excellent cond, w/ case. $100. 815-482-8399

Nintendo 64 Games

2 for $40, Fluttery Butterfly and Snuggley Puppy. Brand new in box. 847-639-3237

RC Helicopters (2)

Fly indoors or out, includes radio and chargers, $125/obo. 815-245-0717

SLEEPING BAG - Disney Ariel Sleeping Bag NEW, never been used. $20. 815-477-9023

Trampoline ~ Large

Just bought this past summer with netting, good shape! $200 815-943-5319

ANTIQUE & Modern Guns

Civil War Items, Military Souvenirs, Old Hunting & Fishing Items. 815-338-4731

Lionel & American Flyer Trains

815-353-7668 Winchester Pre '64 Rifles and Shot guns, Belgium Brownings and Old Colts. FFL license.

TABLE SAW ~ CRAFTSMAN

10”, good condition, $100. Wet Saw, 7”, like new, $40. 847-494-4373 TORO CCR 2000 21" pull start single stage. new ignition and fuel shutoff nice older blower $210. 815-675-6211

SNOWBOARD boots- boys sizes 4 and 5, excellent condition, $30/pr. Protec snowboard helmet size m, $30. Kamik snow boots boys size 5 good cond. $15. 815-653-2144

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ERMA 2 year old female Boston/Beagle A bright smile goes a long way. Not only does it warm others, but it also makes me feel happy, bright and warm. SMILE everybody. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

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BENCH VISE

3-1/2”, $10 847-494-4373 CERAMIC TILE Cobalt blue and hunter green. $15/box, 20 boxes total. 815-653-4612 CHANDELIER – Entrance Way. Brass & beveled glass w/ 3 tiers of lights. $75. 847-669-3501 Floor standing OttLite w/6 diameter optical grade magnifier. The shade easily rotates to direct light right where you need it and 3x optical grade magnifier features a flexible gooseneck arm for hands free viewing. Like new. Over $200 retail value. Asking $90. 847-669-1643 HEATING OIL TANK 275 heating oil tank. Not rusty, no leaks. Use for storage or turn into big roaster. $100. 815-648-2583 HOBBY BENCH 3'x8'x8”, maple, for basement or garage. $75. Call 9am-6pm 815-385-3797

Jogging Stroller

The Baby Jogger. Great shape! $40. 815-701-1172

KEROSENE HEATER

50,000 BTU, like new! $50. Marengo Area 847-712-0303 Luggage Set Top Brand and cond. American Tourister. Not canvas sides, 2 pieces 7x24”, 7x20”, $35. 815-455-3555 OLD RADIO, Zenith Trans. Oceanic, Shortwave. As Found. $100. 815-356-7879 PAINTING, RACEHORSES - large acrylic, artist-Ferrante, can send picture. $50. 815-477-8928

PUZZLES (3)

Ravensburger, 300 piece, $5. 630-624-8250

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CHRISTMAS DISHES NIKKO, 28 plates, cups and saucers, $225. 847-854-7980

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Steel Cabinet

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TOILET ~ GERBER White, 1.6GPF. $20. 847-802-4949

Vera Bradley Laptop Backpack

(Baroque) $80, Morgan purse, $50 (Symphony in hue) perfect cond. 815-444-8676 2:30-10pm VHS Movies ~ About 50 Movies from classic to martial arts to action. $25/obo, Woodstock. 630-815-9581

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Breakfast • Business Lunch Lunch Value • Restaurants for Kids Salad • Caterer Outdoor Dining • Vegetarian Dining

Happy New Year!

10% OFF your visit.

Good Monday thru Friday, excluding holidays. Not valid with any other discount offer. Expires 01/31/13.

63 N. Williams St. 128 Main St. (Rte. 31)

Crystal Lake, IL

Algonquin, IL

815-356-9900

847-854-9611

www.luluswigginout.com

40 N. Williams Street Crystal Lake, IL 60014

815-459-6500 www.benedictseggs.com Join Us On

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SHOP DOWNTOWN

FABULOUS entertainment for the NEW YEAR @ raue center!

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Crystal Lake

Algonquin

❃ Over 2000 wigs and hairpieces ❃ No appointments needed ❃ Custom orders available ❃ On-site cosmetologist ❃ Gift Cards Available

Breakfast • Business Lunch Lunch Value • Restaurants for Kids Salad • Caterer Outdoor Dining • Vegetarian Dining

Happy New Year!

10% OFF your visit.

Good Monday thru Friday, excluding holidays. Not valid with any other discount offer. Expires 01/31/13.

63 N. Williams St. 128 Main St. (Rte. 31)

Crystal Lake, IL

Algonquin, IL

815-356-9900

847-854-9611

www.luluswigginout.com

40 N. Williams Street Crystal Lake, IL 60014

815-459-6500 www.benedictseggs.com Join Us On

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CRYSTAL LAKE

THE NAKED TRUTH Winter “Every Girl Clearance Sales Needs an Throughout January

2137-50 sea haze

HC-27 monterey white

AF-240 satchel

Design tip: Painting a ceiling or accent wall a dark color creates a focal point and adds a layer of sophistication. * A printed rendition of painted substrates can only approximate the actual color on the painted surface. Color accuracy is ensured only when tinted in quality Benjamin Moore® paints. Color representations may differ slightly from actual paint.

THE MOST INSPIRING COLORS FOR 2013.

Unique gifts for all ages at affordable prices

Christmas is

60% OFF!

Let us show you the newest trends for 2013.

More Markdowns will happen all month long.

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Stop in often to see what’s on Sale!!

TALK TO OUR COLOR EXPERTS AT

Lloyd’s Paint n’ Paper

73 N. William St. Crystal Lake, IL 815-459-1160

114 N. Benton Woodstock, IL 815-338-1180 t

Save the Dates for Slidewalk Sales! January 24-26

71 N. Williams St. ~ Crystal Lake

815-444-7446

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Hours: Monday - Saturday 7:30-5:30, Thursday 7:30 - 8:00

www.Lloydspaint.com

Accessory SALE”

Now thru Jan. 12th

Buy 1 Jewelry Item, Get the 2nd Item 50% Oﬀ! Excludes Brighton and Chamilia. Other restrictions apply, ask store for details!

THE CLOTHES GALLERY 51 N Williams Street • Crystal Lake 815.455.3307

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat: 10:00am-5:30pm Thurs: 10:00am-7:00pm • Sun: 12:00pm-4:00pm

RUN, SLIDE into

SKATE OR SKI

Downtown Crystal Lake’s Annual

SLIDEWALK SALES

A Premier Illinois Main Street Community

815.479.0835 www.downtowncl.org

Don’t Let These Sales Slide By!

53 N. Williams St. • Downtown Crystal Lake

815-788-0027 Candy is restocked! Grab your favorites now! Bun Bars Bubble Gum Cigarettes Zots Ice Cubes Nik l Nip and More!

All Smoothies

1/2 OFF Expires 1/31/13.

Cub/Boy Scout Merchandise

January 24, 25 & 26

Start the New Year with Fresh & New Design

Buy one ice cream scoop and get one FREE! Expires 1/31/13.

Ice Cream Cakes and Pies 100’s of candies • Shave Ice Shakes • Malts • Smoothies

Crossroads Gifts New Merchandise Arriving Daily! Andersons Hand-Dipped Candy Crystal Lake Signs and Crocks Candles • Home Decor

Christmas Merchandise on Sale Now! 57 N. Williams St. • Downtown Crystal Lake

815-356-5900

Fresh looks available all the time at

McHenry C County’s ounty’s source for unique home furnishings 37 N. Williams Street Crystal Lake 815.455.2500 www.YoursAndMeyn.com

Hours: Tues-Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-5

Don’t let the winter weather stop you from enjoying fabulous bargains at many of your favorite

Downtown Crystal Lake retailers