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By KEVIN P. CRAVER kcraver@shawmedia.com WOODSTOCK – The McHenry County Board ousted Mental Health Board President Lee Ellis after weeks of controversy and despite a behind-the-scenes campaign

waged to keep him.

The County Board on Tuesday approved filling four Mental Health Board vacancies with three newcomers and another incumbent. Ellis was not recommended for reappointment by the Public Health and Human Services

Committee, which interviewed 12 candidates for the seats.

Committee Chairwoman Donna Kurtz, a critic of Mental Health Board practices and spending, lauded the vote.

She had been concerned over the past several weeks that

efforts would be made to override the committee’s recommendations.

An attempt by County Board member Ken Koehler, R-Crystal Lake, to oppose one of the appointees was soundly defeated, 21-2.

“I’m really happy that the

board, by their support for today’s appointments, also is showing their support that new leadership and a new direction needs to be taken by this Mental Health Board,” said Kurtz, R-Crystal Lake.

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Union contract took 15 months The ASSOCIATED PRESS SPRINGFIELD – A recent contract agreement with the state’s largest union will save Illinois nearly $900 million in health care costs, an administration official said Tuesday, forecasting one piece of good news in what was expected to be a largely dire budget address from Gov. Pat Quinn.

Quinn’s administration and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31 reached a tentative agreement last week for a three-year contract after negotiating for 15 months. The proposal requires state workers to pay more toward healthcare and requires retirees to pay health insurance premiums for the first time.

That will add up to a projected $900 million savings over the three years of the agreement, according to an administration official familiar with Quinn’s speech. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, wasn’t authorized to discuss the proposal before today’s address.

The tentative agreement still requires a union vote.

Neither Quinn’s administration nor the union has released many details publicly, but a memo to

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A snow plow clears a lane on McHenry Avenue in Crystal Lake during Tuesday’s snowstorm that was forecasted to bring as much as seven to 10 inches of snow throughout the Chicago area.

Drifts may hurt visibility in morning

By STEPHEN Di BENEDETTO sdibenedetto@shawmedia.com The heavy snowfall that blanketed the McHenry County area throughout Tuesday should give way to gusty winds and drifting snow by the time residents hit the road for today’s morning commute.

Crews from the McHenry County Division of Transportation worked into the early morning to clear the roads, even after snowfall was expected to

On the Net For updated weather information, visit NWHerald.com. Also online is a video of Bull Valley police’s hectic day caused by the snowstorm. stop around midnight.

But wind gusts as fast as 20 mph could make for patchy road conditions for morning travelers. The

area saw between 5 and 10 inches of snow Tuesday that canceled schools and shut down some businesses.

“As long as the blowing snow behaves itself, we should be OK for the morning,” said Jamie Enderlen, meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Romeoville.

The weather service was advising morning motorists to still plan ahead

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Dale Ankele of Crystal Lake clears off his car Tuesday after enjoying breakfast at Cafe Olympic in downtown Crystal Lake.

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RaSkAls aim to keep good going for seniors The McHenry area may see an increase in random acts of kindness thanks to Elmer Larson.

Larson, who was in his 90s when he moved into Fox Point Independent and Assisted Living in McHenry, is the inspiration for a new group called RaSkAls – Random Acts of Kindness Affecting Local Seniors in McHenry County.

The group’s goal is to reach out to local seniors and other needy individuals in the McHenry and Crystal Lake areas to help them where they need it most, said Kelly Raske, a senior living consultant at Fox Point and the program’s creator.

Raske came up with the program when she would sit with Larson while he was hospitalized. Larson had no family in the area, and she didn’t want him to have to be there alone.

Many seniors in the area could use someone to sit with them, to read

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VIEWS Joan Oliver to them or to just have someone to shovel their walks in the wintertime, Raske said. And with the tough economy, many are struggling and could use a boost, too.

That’s where the RaSkAls come in.

Since the program began in November of last year, the group of 12 volunteers so far has helped 23 seniors.

Some of the “acts” have been to deliver fruit baskets to PADS, to bring handwritten cards to nursing homes, to drop off banana bread and coffee to senior groups, and to make cookie deliveries, Raske said.

“Little things like that,” she said.

Raske, who serves as the coordina-

tor for the group, also tries to partner needy seniors with the services they need, such as counseling.

One group member’s husband plows driveways, so he’s been able to do that, as well, Raske said.

So far, the efforts to expand the group have been promising, with the addition of volunteers from other area nursing homes and home-health agencies, as well as student groups from schools and churches.

You are invited to help them, too.

Can you read to a senior? Sing?

Provide a ride to a dialysis appointment?

“You don’t have to be a [certified nursing assistant],” Raske said.

Or maybe you know of a senior or other needy individual in the McHenry or Crystal Lake areas who could use a little help. Raske would like to hear from you, too.

Prospective volunteers and those who’d like to nominate someone for

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some help can stop in at Fox Point Independent and Assisted Living, 3300 Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry. Or contact Raske by phone at 815-3859840 or by email at kraske@crlcares. com.

If you’d like to learn more about the RaSkAls group, Raske will be speaking about the group at a session at 10:15 a.m. March 27 at the McHenry Township Senior Center, 3519 N. Richmond Road, Johnsburg.

Sadly, Larson died last August, but the idea he inspired has the potential to help a lot of worthy area seniors.

“Elmer sparked it,” Raske said, citing Larson’s positive attitude despite a lot of health problems.

And now it’s our turn to keep the good going.

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BEVERLY, Mass. – Fred Butler was married for 65 years, raised five children, served in the Army during World War II and worked for years for the local water department, but the fact he never earned a high school diploma always bothered him. Not anymore.

The 106-year-old was awarded his honorary diploma Monday during an emotional ceremony attended by school officials, state lawmakers and Beverly Mayor Bill Scanlon.

“I thank everybody who is responsible for this,” he said, holding the prized document in his hands. “I certainly appreciate it.”

Butler dropped out of school before the ninth grade to accept a full-time job at a print shop to support his mother and five younger siblings.

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Your chances of dying by 2023? Test offers a clue

By LINDSEY TANNER The Associated Press CHICAGO – Want to know your chances of dying in the next 10 years? Here are some bad signs: getting winded walking several blocks, smoking, and having trouble pushing a chair across the room.

That’s according to a “mortality index” developed by San Francisco researchers for people older than 50.

The test scores may satisfy people’s morbid curiosity, but the researchers say their 12-item index is mostly for use by doctors. It can help them decide whether costly health screenings or medical procedures are worth the risk for patients unlikely to live 10 more years.

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Instead, doctors can use the results to help patients understand the pros and cons of such things as rigorous diabetes treatment, colon cancer screening and tests for cervical cancer. Those may not be safe or appropriate for very sick, old people likely to die before cancer ever develops.

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For a score of zero, which means a 3 percent chance of dying within 10 years, you’d have to be a woman younger than 60 without any of those infirmities – but at least slightly overweight.

It’s hardly surprising that a sick, older person would have a much higher chance of dying than someone younger and more vigorous, and it’s well known that women generally live longer than men. But why would being overweight be less risky than being of normal weight or slim?

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Ill. House OKs ban on semi-automatic guns

By REGINA GARCIA CANO The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House on Tuesday voted in favor of bans on semi-automatic assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines, although the proposals still face several legislative battles before they could become law.

The approved proposals were six amendments to a bill that House Speaker Michael Madigan left blank on purpose, and they were accepted in an

unusual process that Madigan began using last week to allow legislators to debate at length on contentious topics. The House still must approve the full piece of legislation for it to move to the Senate, and none of the six votes taken Tuesday as lawmakers debated what would go into the measure had the same support as what is required for a bill to pass the House.

One of the amendments would make it a felony for anyone to sell, purchase or transfer a military-style assault

weapon. Should the amendment become law, it would make it illegal for civilians to possess these types of weapons after a 300-day period following the measure’s enactment.

Chicago Democratic Rep. Edward Acevedo, who sponsored two of the amendments, said civilians shouldn’t own such weapons because they were designed for “mass destruction.”

Acevedo said the weapons include those that were used by the shooters in the massacres at a movie theater in

Colorado and at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut last year.

But some Democrats and Republicans argued the state shouldn’t decide what guns people should be allowed to have to protect their families.

Rep. Frank Mautino, a Spring Valley Democrat, also argued that a “fatal flaw” in Acevedo’s assault-weapon possession proposal was that it does not address what current assault-weapon owners should do with their firearms.

Mautino said the bill “acci-

dentally makes felons of tens of thousands of Illinois citizens” who already own a military-style weapon.

The amendments were approved with Democratic votes only. Republicans refused to cast votes. GOP Rep. Dennis Reboletti of Elmhurst said Madigan’s procedure puts politics before public safety.

“Why do we continue to play these games of going amendment by amendment?”

Reboletti said.

Republicans have strongly opposed Madigan’s new

floor-debate style. He has also used his “weekly order of business” process to discuss concealed carry and pension proposals, and Republicans also refused to vote on pension amendments Thursday.

Tuesday’s amendments also called for forcing individuals who would be exempted from the ban, such as members of the armed forces and jail wardens, to store their guns with a locking device that renders them inoperable or under a key or combination lock.

Pioneering Ill. politician Netsch dies Ill. lawmakers want

By JASON KEYSER The Associated Press CHICAGO – Dawn Clark Netsch, a pioneer of Illinois politics who helped rewrite the state’s constitution and broke ground as the first woman to run for governor on a major ticket, died Tuesday, just weeks after revealing publicly that she had Lou Gehrig’s disease. She was 86.

Netsch, a former state comptroller and longtime state senator, was the first woman to get the Democratic nomination for governor in Illinois.

She died early in the morning at home, said her nephew, Andy Kerr.

She announced in January that she had ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a degenerative disorder that weakens the nerves and makes it difficult to walk, swallow and speak, eventually leading to paralysis and death. Near the end of her life Netsch needed assistance to walk.

“It’s a tough one,” she said at the time, describing the challenge of facing down the disease that killed baseball great Lou Gehrig.

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Dawn Clark Netsch announces her run for Illinois governor Aug. 9, 1993, in Chicago. Netsch’s former chief of staff and longtime friend Wendy Cohen said that Netsch had died early Tuesday. She was 86. She was the first woman to run on a major ticket for governor in Illinois. what she thought the state’s biggest priorities should be: “No. 1, we really need to restructure how we raise money so that it is fair and adequate,” she said. “And then, obviously ... we do have to address the pension problem.”

Netsch had remained engaged in political life throughout her later years, advising candidates at the state and national level and always looking for a new challenge, her nephew said.

“The opportunity to run

for governor was an absolute highlight, but if you were to ask my aunt what her favorite moment was she would say, ‘I haven’t come to it yet,’ ” Kerr said. “She was always looking forward. Last night before she went to bed she watched the news, surrounded by newspapers. She wanted to be able to keep up with everything that was going on.”

The Democrat was known for her directness during her more than six decades in Illinois politics. She served as an

adviser to Illinois Gov. Otto Kerner Jr., helped rewrite the Illinois Constitution in 1970 and was elected state comptroller in 1990.

“The Illinois political scene will not be the same without that pool-shooting Sox fan with a cigarette holder, but generations of Illinois women can thank the indomitable force of Dawn Clark Netsch for blazing their path,” U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said.

During her 18 years in the Illinois Senate, she was known as an expert in state finances, argued against the death penalty and sponsored the Equal Rights Amendment.

As a senator, she represented a district that spanned some of Chicago’s poorest and wealthiest areas: the projects around Cabrini Green and the ritzy lakefront area known as the Gold Coast.

She ran for governor in 1994, losing to Republican incumbent Gov. Jim Edgar.

Netsch graduated first in her class from Northwestern University Law School in 1952, yet Kerr said she could not get a job because she was a woman.

“So it’s entirely possible that she really got the fire at that early age to fight discrimination of any sort,” Kerr said.

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By BENJAMIN YOUNT Illinois Watchdog SPRINGFIELD – This might be the last election where voters in Illinois go to a school to cast a vote.

A handful of Illinois lawmakers and Illinois police leaders want to stop using schools as polling places, saying it is just not safe anymore.

“I just know in my heart of Jack Franks hearts, that D-Marengo if we continue to allow this, some day we are going to have a version of Sandy Hook,” said Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka referring to the shooting at the school in Connecticut.

State Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, is sponsoring the plan in the Illinois House. He said he would like to have his ban on voting in schools in place for the elections in 2014.

“There are other places we can vote,” Franks said at a Tuesday newsconference in the state Capitol. “Police sta-

tions, fire stations, even the post office.”

“If we don’t have schools, we won’t have polling places,” Franks’ own county clerk, Kathie Schultz, said.

“We’re already using fire stations and police stations, but many don’t have the room to host a polling place.”

Schultz is in charge of elections in McHenry County, and guessed that “about a quarter” of her county’s 212 polling places are inside a school building.

“We do not have that many public buildings in McHenry County,” Schultz added.

Schultz said if lawmakers do not want to have voters inside schools while students are in class, then the state should cancel school on election day.

Schools “could move around some of their days off,” Schultz said. “It would be easier to close school than move the polls.”

But Franks said students in Illinois need all the time they can get in a classroom.

“Look at our test scores,” the representative quipped when asked.

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GOP’s anti-tax focus trips Dems

By CHARLES BABINGTON The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Congressional Republicans’ unyielding stand against income tax increases has caught President Barack Obama and his allies off guard, resulting in the spending-cuts-only approach to deficit reduction that Democrats most wanted to avoid.

It also has dimmed hopes for broader efforts this year to start taming the costly and fast-growing “entitlement” programs of Medicare and Social Security.

The result is a new round of deficit reduction that tilts more toward Republicans’ wishes than many people would have expected after Obama won re-election with a campaign that called for higher taxes on the rich.

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Republicans would accept some new revenues last month to minimize military cuts and to pressure liberals to confront entitlement spending. Instead, Republicans seem more determined than ever to block tax increases on high incomes, whatever the political risk.

It’s now the overriding priority for GOP lawmakers – even if they hold a different view of payroll taxes on wage earners.

With relatively little debate, Republicans and Democrats this year raised the payroll tax rate, which funds Social Security, after granting a two-year reduction.

In all, two years of budget debates have yielded laws to reduce deficits by nearly $4 trillion over 10 years, a point of pride for Republicans. About $620 billion of that will come from tax hikes made inevita-

ble by the “fiscal cliff” legislation, resolved on Jan. 1. The rest will come from spending cuts and savings on interest.

The ratio disappoints liberals. They recall that Congress’ top Republican suggested $800 billion in new revenue, and Obama proposed $1.2 trillion or more, in “grand bargain” talks that started in 2011 but never reached fruition.

“Somehow we ended up with $600 billion,” and with no provisions to rein in entitlements, says Jim Kessler of the Democratic think tank Third Way. “It was an enormous missed opportunity.”

For House Republicans, the no-income-tax-increase stand is more doctrine than strategy. Whether lucky or strategic, however, they feel they outfoxed Obama on deficit-reduction policies this time.

When a new “fiscal cliff”

law was about to raise income tax rates on nearly all U.S earners in January, GOP leaders accepted Obama’s offer to limit the increase to incomes above $450,000. It was a concession by the president, who had campaigned for a somewhat broader tax hike.

Republicans never reciprocated, however. That cleared the way last week for acrossthe-board “sequester” spending cuts, once considered too damaging to enact. The deal contains none of the new revenues that Democrats had hoped would follow their compromise on the fiscal cliff.

“It a result of botched negotiations on the fiscal cliff,” Kessler said. “There is now no forcing mechanism for Democrats to come to the table on entitlements and for Republicans to come to the table on revenue.”

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Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez wears a Mexican sombrero as he sings a Mexican ranchera song at a rally Nov. 19, 2005, in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela’s Vice President Nicolas Maduro announced on Tuesday that Chavez has died.

Officials call for unity after death of Chavez The ASSOCIATED PRESS CARACAS, Venezuela – Some in anguish, some in fear, Venezuelans raced for home and stocked up on food and water Tuesday after the government announced the death of President Hugo Chavez, the larger-than-life firebrand socialist who led the nation for 14 years. Chavez was 58.

Vice President Nicolas Maduro’s voice broke and tears ran down his face as he appeared on national television to announce that Chavez died “after battling hard against an illness over nearly two years.”

He did not say what exactly killed Chavez, although the government had announced the previous night that a new respiratory infection had severely weakened him.

A few hours later, Foreign Minister Elias Jaua affirmed one of Chavez’s final wishes: Maduro would be interim president and then be the ruling party’s candidate to carry on Chavez’s populist “revolution” in elections to be called within 30 days.

It was a day fraught with mixed signals, some foreboding and some violent. Just a few hours before announcing Chavez’s death, Maduro made

a virulent speech against enemies he claimed were trying to undermine Venezuelan democracy.

And he said two U.S. military attaches had been expelled for trying to destabilize the nation.

In announcing the death of Chavez, a former army paratrooper who wielded Venezuela’s oil wealth to benefit the poor and win friends regionally, Maduro shifted tone.

He called on Venezuelans to be “dignified heirs of the giant man” Chavez was.

“Let there be no weakness, no violence. Let there be no hate. In our hearts there should only be one sentiment: Love. Love, peace and discipline.”

The government declared 7 days of mourning and closed all schools and universities until next Monday.

All across downtown Caracas, shops and restaurants begin closing and Venezuelans hustled for home, some even breaking into a run.

Many had looks of anguish and incredulity on their faces.

“I feel a sorrow so big I can’t speak,” said Yamilina Barrios, a 39-year-old clerk who works in the Industry Ministry, her face covered in tears. “He was the best this country had.”

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UNITED NATIONS – The world moved closer to punishing North Korea for its latest nuclear test Tuesday as the United States introduced a draft resolution, backed by China, with new sanctions aimed at reining in Pyongyang’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs and preventing their export to other countries.

In response, Pyongyang threatened to cancel the 1953 cease-fire that ended the Korean War. The draft resolution would subject North Korea “to some of the toughest sanctions imposed by the United Nations,” U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice told reporters.

She called the scope of the sanctions “exceptional.”

The proposed resolution, worked out by Rice and China’s U.N. Ambassador Li Baodong over the last three weeks, reflects the growing anger of the U.N.’s most powerful body at North Korea’s defiance of three previous sanctions resolutions that demanded a halt to all nuclear and missile tests.

This one pledges additional measures if Pyongyang keeps ignoring the council with new tests, Rice said.

North Korea’s latest test was in February.

With the support of China, the North’s closest ally,

the proposed resolution is not expected to face serious opposition, though council members will send it to their capitals for review.

“We hope for unanimous adoption later this week,” Rice said.

The draft resolution targets for the first time the illicit activities of North Korean diplomats, the country’s illicit banking relationships and its illegal transfers of large quantities of cash, Rice said. It also adds new travel restrictions.

Before the U.N. meeting, and as word emerged of the U.S.-China proposal, Pyongyang threatened to cancel the 1953 cease-fire that ended the Korean War. Any fresh international sanctions are certain to infuriate North Korea, which has claimed the right to build nuclear weapons to deter alleged U.S. aggression. Citing the U.S.-led push for sanctions, the Korean People’s Army Supreme Command on Tuesday warned of “surgical strikes” meant to unify the divided Korean Peninsula and of an indigenous, “precision nuclear striking tool.”

After North Korea carried out its third atomic blast Feb. 12, all 15 council members approved a statement condemning the nuclear test and pledging action. The swift, response set the stage for a fourth round of sanctions.

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8BRIEFS Vatican still waiting for 5 cardinals for conclave VATICAN CITY – The Sistine Chapel closed to visitors Tuesday and construction work got under way to prepare it for the conclave that will choose the next pope, but five cardinals had yet to arrive for the preparatory meetings designed to acquaint themselves with one another and discuss the state of the Catholic Church.

The Vatican insisted nothing was amiss and that the five cardinals would be present in the coming days. But their absence prompted questions about what could possibly be more important than participating in these days of discernment and discussion to decide who will succeed Benedict XVI, who retired last week.

Taliban attack trends will not be published WASHINGTON – The U.S.-led military command in Afghanistan will no longer count and publish the number of Taliban attacks, a statistical measure that it once touted as a gauge of U.S. and allied success but now dismisses as flawed.

The move comes one week after the coalition, known as the International Security Assistance Force, acknowledged in response to inquiries

by The Associated Press that it had incorrectly reported a 7 percent drop in Taliban attacks in 2012 compared to 2011. In

fact, there was no decline at all, ISAF officials now say.

The mistake, attributed by ISAF officials to a clerical error, called into question the validity of repeated statements by allied officials that the Taliban was in steep decline.

Senate panel votes to approve CIA nominee WASHINGTON – The Senate Intelligence Committee voted Tuesday to approve President Barack Obama’s pick to lead the CIA after winning a behind-the-scenes battle with the White House over access to a series of top-secret legal opinions that justify the use of lethal drone strikes against terror suspects, including American citizens.

John Brennan’s installation at the spy agency has been delayed as Senate Democrats and Republicans have pressed the Obama administration to allow a review of the classified documents prepared by the Justice Department. The senators have argued they can’t perform adequate oversight without reviewing the contents of the opinions, but the White House had resisted requests for full disclosure. The intelligence committee’s chairwoman, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., said Tuesday that the committee voted 12-3 to send Brennan’s nomination to the full Senate for confirmation.

– Wire reports

Joint Custody and Visitation Joint Custody is No Big Deal or one night every couple of weeks the child in a basket. By the time the after school until bedtime, alternating child is of school age it may drive the holidays, birthdays etc. -- and not less child crazy. Don’t do it. than two weeks during the summer.

Sara L. Busche, Q: Why has joint custody become so earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Q: Doesn’t the law define joint popular, that is, why do so many nonPurdue University and Juris Doctor degree from custody?

John Marshall Law School in Chicago. Before custodial parents want joint custody?

A: Sort of. The law states joint custody joining Gitlin, Busche & Stetler she was a social A: Joint custody sounds good. It worker for Lutheran Social Services of Illinois. She is whatever the parents agree. Of course sounds like the non-custodial parent is is now an experienced family law litigator. there are instances where the parents receiving equal rights to the child, but agree to substantially equal custody, for such is not the case. The granting of This Q&A discusses “Joint Custody” of example, having custody in alternating joint custody makes the non-custodial children and visitation of children of weeks; one parent having the child during parent feel better and therefore makes the school year and the other during divorced and unmarried parents. the summers etc.; or dividing the week the case easier to settle.

Q: Doesn’t joint custody give the between the parents. The only items the law requires to be addressed in a Joint parents equal rights to the child?

Parenting Agreement are a method of A: No. resolutions of “major decisions, such Q: What do you mean when you use as education, healthcare and religious the term “custody?” training.” The fact is, however, that with A: There is no legal definition. A most parents, major decisions involving logical definition of custody is the place education, health and religion rarely where the child spends the most time, come up. Joint custody does not involve that is, sleeps the most nights. This, to joint decision making for the day-to-day me, is the parent who has custody, and care of a child. the other parent has visitation.

Q: What are your views on split Q: What is usual visitation? custody, like shuttling the kids on a A: The parent with visitation will weekly basis? usually be with the child on alternating A: It can work while you can shuttle weekends -- perhaps one night a week,

Q: If there is joint custody, does it not make it easier for the non-custodial parent, down the line, to obtain a transfer of custody of the child?

A: No. A parent who does not have primary/residential custody, that is, the visiting parent, has a tough time obtaining a transfer of custody with or without joint custody.

Q: If I have joint custody, does it not make it much more difficult for the other parent to remove the children from the state of Illinois?

A: No.

GITLIN, BUSCHE & STETLER Practice limited to family law H. Joseph Gitlin • Sara L. Busche • Michael R. Stetler

111 Dean Street • Woodstock, IL 60098 • ph. 815-338-0021 • www.gitlin.com These Q&A’s are published as a service to the community. They are not designed to provide specific legal advice for a specific legal problem. For specific advice you should personally consult with a lawyer.

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Kurtz: Conversation to happen about outside health board audit • PRESIDENT Continued from page A1 The Mental Health Board has faced growing criticism in recent years that it spends too much of its property-tax levy, created by voters to be disbursed to agencies working with the mentally ill and developmentally disabled, on administration and overhead.

Comments made at the end of Tuesday’s meeting strongly suggest that Kurtz and other County Board members may seek an outside audit.

Koehler opposed the nomination of Robert Routzahn, and alleged that he will not have the time to dedicate to the new seat because he also is a member of the School District 47 and McHenry County Housing Authority boards.

Koehler also criticized the process by which Kurtz’s committee narrowed down the 12 candidates, and alleged it was not transparent. While com-

mittee members deliberated and voted in open session, they wrote down their top choices to be tallied in private.

Committee members defended their process, which was vetted by Assistant State’s Attorney Jana Blake Dickson, who attended their vote. Member Michael Walkup, R-Crystal Lake, said that the committee conducted all 12 interviews in open session, even though the Open Meetings Act contains a closed-session exemption.

“I think this was an extraordinarily transparent process,” Walkup said.

Walkup and Kurtz also pointed out that Ellis got a second chance in the form of a revote. The committee first voted Feb. 15 on the appointments for County Board approval Feb. 19. But Chairwoman Tina Hill, R-Woodstock, sent almost all recommendations back to committee because of a concern, raised by Koehler, that the committees’ meeting agendas did not fully comply

Temps in 30s expected today • SNOW Continued from page A1 for their commute, since snow drifts in the area could cause poor visibility along the roads. But county crews were working diligently throughout Tuesday to keep the local roads clear, even releasing the county’s full fleet of 24 trucks to maintain roads during the evening commute.

The early March snowstorm covered the Chicago area with 7 to 10 inches of snow. At O’Hare and Midway International Airports, more than 1,000 flights were canceled as nearly 8 inches accumulated in both areas.

Locally, Woodstock reported 10 inches of the snow on the ground, while Crystal Lake and Cary reported 6-inch accumulations, as of 9 p.m. Tuesday. Earlier, around noon, McHenry had reported to the weather service 4.5 inches of snowfall.

Cloudy conditions with temperatures reaching the low 30s were expected today for McHenry County. Even without the snowfall, the county transportation division planned on using 14 trucks until 8:30 p.m. today, to make the roads safe for drivers.

The division had crews out all day Tuesday and overnight, salting and plowing county roads, from Rakow to Kish-

waukee Valley.

Officials from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office reported fewer traffic-related calls than in last week’s snowstorm that left some areas, like Richmond and Fox Lake, with 10 inches of snow.

“Once the storm stops, I think our roads will be cleared real quickly,” said Mark DeVries, maintenance superintendent for the county transportation division.

Clearer road conditions this morning would be a transformation from Tuesday morning, when snow, freezing rain and drizzle began around 6:30 a.m.

School districts throughout McHenry County, from Woodstock District 200 to Huntley District 158, announced cancellations for the day, while Crystal Lake and Marengo delayed garbage collection by one day because of the storm.

Area municipalities postponed and canceled meetings, and many libraries also shut down early for the day.

The snowfall caused several accidents and calls for roadside assistance, but no major injuries. The snowy conditions in the Chicago area should give way to mid-40 temperatures and possible rain showers by the weekend, according to the weather service.

• Reporter Lawerence Synett contributed to this article.

Agreement calls for wage freeze in 1st year • DEAL Continued from page A1 AFSCME members this week outlined a schedule of insurance premiums to be paid by retirees. Last year, Quinn signed into law legislation that would require longtime retirees to pay healthcare premiums for the first time; previously those who had spent 20 years working for the state didn’t have to pay health insurance premiums in retirement.

However, lawsuits challenging the law still are pending into court.

AFSCME officials declined to discuss savings estimates Tuesday, saying the contract still needs to be ratified.

Quinn previewed the nugget of good news a day earlier.

“The union agreement was a good step forward, and we will talk about that,” Quinn told reporters Monday. He called it a contract that “serves the taxpayers well and recognizes the employees.”

The agreement calls for a wage freeze in the first year and 2 percent increases in each of the following two years, along with increases in health care contributions. Quinn will outline his budget priorities for the fiscal year that begins July 1 in a noon speech today.

The Democratic governor has said the first thing he and legislators must take on is the $96.7 billion deficit in the state’s five pension systems.

What it means The McHenry County Board voted Tuesday to approve four appointments to the McHenry County Mental Health Board, which did not include the reappointment of President Lee Ellis to another four-year term.

County Board members approved four-year terms for newcomers Robert Routzahn, Carrie Smith and Heather Murgatroyd, and a one-year unexpired term for incumbent Connee Meschini.

How they voted The board voted, 23-0, to approve Smith and Murgatroyd. Routzahn was approved, 21-2, with Crystal Lake Republicans Ken Koehler and James Heisler voting no. Meschini was approved on a 22-1 vote with Heisler voting no.

County Board member Mary McClellan, R-Holiday Hills, was absent.

with new Open Meetings Act requirements.

The committee reconfirmed its vote last Wednesday, although an attempt was made to give Ellis a one-year term. The attempt failed on a 2-5 vote.

The County Board approved Routzahn’s appointment, 21-2, with Koehler and

County Board Vice Chairman James Heisler, R-Crystal Lake, voting no. Heisler cast the sole vote against giving the one-year unexpired term to incumbent Connee Meschini, but board members approved newcomers Carrie Smith and Heather Murgatroyd on 23-0 votes.

Heisler, who in past years

held the County Board’s voting seat on the Mental Health Board, praised the public health committee for its work but said he would have liked to have seen Ellis retained.

“I’m going on a primary knowledge of my past liaisonship that I would have preferred a couple of other people,” Heisler said.

Mental Health Board members and affiliated agencies have spent the past month trying behind the scenes to fight Ellis’ ouster, which ironically could have helped prompt Tuesday’s public call for an audit of the board’s finances.

Ellis wrote a Northwest Herald guest column in January critical of the paper’s coverage and filed a Freedom of Information Act request for documents related to the committee’s Feb. 15 deliberations.

A board member of the Mental Health Board’s fundraising arm emailed service providers dependent on the tax money the agency disburses and im-

plored them to pressure county elected officials to keep Ellis.

Mental Health Board interim Executive Director Todd Schroll, who is a candidate for the full-time job, emailed committee members during the interview process to challenge some of the numbers presented by Kurtz, and the board delivered large binders of information to all 24 County Board members.

Ersel Schuster, R-Woodstock, said she did not find the board’s binder at all helpful, and said the agency needs an independent audit rather than being included in the annual audit of county government.

“I’m really more confused than I was prior to reading it,” Schuster said.

Kurtz, who also is the vice chairwoman of the Finance and Audit Committee, said a conversation will soon start in the finance and public health committees about an outside Mental Health Board audit.

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Jason Schaumburg Editor

Wednesday, March 6, 2013 • Page A7 • Northwest Herald • NWHerald.com 8OUR VIEW

8SKETCH VIEW

Support for alternate bonds bill When it comes to finances in Illinois, you can’t be too careful.

We’re not, after all, a state known for its fiscal management. Having regulations in place to ensure taxpayer dollars are used well is smart.

Which is why we applaud an effort by state Reps. David McSweeney, R-Barrington Hills, and Jack Franks, D-Marengo, to tighten the local debt reform act as it relates to For the record alternate revenue bonds.

If there is a chance that These bonds taxpayers will have to foot the typically are bill, they should have a say in issued by taxing whether government projects districts to pay move forward. for projects with the understanding that the bonds will be paid for with an identified revenue stream. Voter approval is not needed to issue the bonds, but property taxes automatically are increased to pay for them if the funding stream falls through.

Although alternate revenue bonds often are used with no issues, there is a textbook example in McHenry County that illustrates what can go wrong.

In the 1990s, alternate revenue bonds were used to subsidize Lakewood’s RedTail Golf Course. Taxpayers were left to foot the bill some years when the golf course didn’t take in enough to repay the debt.

The McSweeney-Franks proposal would make it easier for voters to have a say on whether taxing bodies should issue these bonds. It would decrease the number of signatures required to initiate a backdoor referendum, increase the number of days to get said signatures, and require revenue from the project to be able to pay 150 percent of the debt.

McSweeney specifically took aim at McHenry County College’s proposed expansion in crafting the measure. MCC is considering a $42 million project, and alternate revenue bonds have been discussed as a potential way to pay for it.

We’re not opposed to MCC exploring an expansion. MCC is a tremendous asset whose numerous benefits to the community cannot be overstated. The college is making its case for the expansion, including that it would provide more educational space for existing programs, allow the addition of new ones, and allow for more students to attend.

But if there is a chance taxpayers will wind up footing the bill for a capital project, then they should have a say in how said projects are funding.

8ANOTHER VIEW

Finally, some aid for Syrian rebels The Obama administration’s emerging support for rebels in Syria is a welcome move, although it comes too late to help the estimated 70,000 people who have died over two years as President Bashar Assad wages a desperate fight to maintain his dictatorial grip on the country.

The administration’s hesitant approach to the Syrian conflict has been based in large part on fear of the unknown. Unlike in Libya, officials knew little about the insurgents fighting Assad. They feared that arms sent to the rebels would wind up in the hands of anti-American Islamist terrorists.

Countries in the region with the greatest self-interest in getting rid of the corrupt Assad regime – mainly, Saudi Arabia – were unwilling to act, hoping the U.S. would take care of the problem for them.

That did not suit President Barack Obama’s policy, which favors acting in tandem with regional allies rather than taking action unilaterally. Nor did greater involvement in a Middle East war fit the mood of an American public weary of overseas military commitments.

But those arguments can no longer be sustained in view of the Syrian regime’s increasingly brutal and cowardly tactics, such as the deliberate targeting of hospitals and medical professionals, and Assad’s near-certain defeat.

Even the cautious Saudis have finally been moved to act, reportedly financing a large weapons shipment to nationalist and secular factions within the rebel movement in an effort to stop the slaughter of civilians.

Secretary of State John Kerry said recently “the opposition needs more help,” signaling that the administration is moving toward a major policy shift. But that still leaves American policy far too vague. It’s time for the administration to stop mincing words and speak clearly about U.S. willingness to provide direct assistance, including military aid, to Syrian insurgents.

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

8IT’S YOUR WRITE Cause for celebration To the Editor: McHenry County College is a community college. By its definition, it serves the local community.

There is no competition with other community colleges for students.

Therefore, what the other colleges charge per credit hour has nothing to do with what MCC should charge. What matters is the quality of education that can be offered here at the most affordable price.

Nine percent tuition increase in 2011. Three percent increase in 2013. The very students who need this college the most are being priced out of the market.

Mr. Parrish and Ms. Rueda, thank you for voting no to that 3 percent increase at Thursday night’s meeting! Well done. We need a lot more trustees like you.

I would strongly suggest that every square inch of space and every hour of time that can be used must be utilized before there is any talk of adding buildings. No monuments to materialism, please. And please stop spending tens of thousands of dollars doing “studies” and “studies of studies” by companies that stand to benefit from the results.

My husband and I very much enjoyed the classes that we took at MCC when it was still using the old ITT building. There were serious students, dedicated teachers, and where they met made no difference to the education that they received.

By the way, having the lowest cost per credit hour in the state would be true cause for celebration.

Patricia Kennedy Harvard

evidence that that money has ever been repaid by the people who approved that sweep.

It has been the representatives who condone this sleight of hand, not the different groups whose names are on the title of the funds who should be doing the payback.

Both political parties are at fault and are capable of escaping political ideology. The choices are to let your leaders tell you what to do, do what your voters want/need, or do what you feel/know is the best answer.

Marty Sobczak Wonder Lake

Cary’s future To the Editor: Please vote for Bruce Kaplan for village president of Cary. Bruce is a commercial Realtor with 30-plus years’ experience. Cary needs a leader to bring business to our town. Elections are about leadership. Bruce is the most open, fair and honest elected official we’ve ever met.

At Village Board meetings, Bruce listens. He understands that an elected public servant has been charged with serving the needs and concerns of the residents.

Cary doesn’t need another public master with a personal agenda.

Bruce doesn’t believe in raising taxes. Bruce voted against every tax levy increase as trustee. His opponent voted for raising the tax levy every time.

Bruce will run a strong, transparent Cary, respecting residents and businesses. Bruce is against red-light cameras and ridiculous village fees.

Vote April 9 for Bruce Kaplan for Cary’s future.

Sleight of hand

Judi and Peter Spizzirri

To the Editor: A Chicago news outlet reported on the Illinois Legislature “sweeping” money from one designated fund into the general fund to pay bills. An example: A part of the licensing fee that doctors pay goes toward a state program to help pay for medical assistants’ training ... $33,000 was swept into state bill payments. This no interest “loan” will be repaid by the doubling of the licensing fees for doctors.

Much of the pension problem that few legislators will acknowledge is the no-interest loans swept from the teachers pension fund more than 20 years ago. There were few teachers retiring, so the fund looked fat. All it was doing was earning interest for the funds’ future payouts. There is little

Cary

Misguided letter To the Editor: I take exception to Patrick Murfin’s comments on the Opinion page on Feb. 28. I don’t know if his church follows the Holy Bible, but it clearly states that marriage is designed for a man and a woman for companionship and to populate the world.

Christian churches have the right to their beliefs as well as Murfin’s belief that anyone can marry anyone. And if we still are allowed free speech, the Northwest Herald is within its rights as well. So, Mr. Murfin, I suggest you read one of those other newspapers.

John Pociask McHenry

8THE FIRST AMENDMENT

How to sound off We welcome original letters on public issues.

Letters must include the author’s full name, home address and day and evening telephone numbers.

We limit letters to 250 words and one published letter every 30 days. All letters are subject to

Perpetuating the lie To the Editor: I like reading columns authored

by News Editor Kevin Lyons and often agree with his opinions.

However, I object to his use of the term “psychotic” in his column of Feb. 28, when he talks about not needing to “exchange lead” with a “psychotic gangster.”

His combination of “psychotic” and “gangster” is misleading. It serves to perpetuate the lie that people who do bad/violent things must be mentally ill. People with serious mental illness, including those with psychoses, are much more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators of violence.

This issue reminds me of how quickly the murderer in Newtown was described as mentally ill. That was not verified. He committed a horrific act and the reasonable conclusion is that he was a bad person. He may or may not have had a mental illness.

I suppose some “gangsters” are mentally ill. Most are just bad people who do bad things for a variety of bad reasons, not because they are ill.

Edward Rickert McHenry

Tired of the waste To the Editor: It was recently reported that Rand Paul cut $600,000 from his office budget. That huge figure amounted to just 20 percent of his total budget.

What this should tell every American out there is: 1. Office budgets for 535 senators and representatives is beyond bloated.

2. If the federal government can’t control the waste in their own office budgets, what do you think they are doing with the rest of the budget? Why do we want to give them more money?

3. It should be more than apparent that they waste money.

Instead of agreeing to one more tax hike, we should all be pitching a fit that they cut more than the 2 percent the sequester would cut.

editing for length and clarity at the sole discretion of the editor.

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America needs to wake up and tell everyone in Washington that we are tired of the waste. They need to stop spending our money like it is their money.

Shannon Acevedo Huntley

Ill-conceived dogma To the Editor: The Feb. 25 anti-same-sex marriage “rally” stood for nothing more than what it was: a group of small-minded people who felt the need to attack what they didn’t want to take the time to understand. There was nothing noble in their message.

They weren’t fighting for the rights of workers to safe working conditions or of immigrants to achieve citizenship.

They weren’t championing the rights of the poor to affordable health care or of the homeless to a place to live. Their message was steeped in bigotry and ignorance and hate.

Their rally was not about asserting or protecting rights. It was about impeding and preventing rights.

It was about keeping others from being able to have what the rally members already have.

How can a group such as the Lake County or McHenry County Right to Life be so hypocritical as to preach that every person has the right to be born, but not the right to live as they choose?

Probably the weakest link in their “message” was their pathetic use of little children holding antisame sex marriage signs to help spread their ill-conceived dogma.

It is doubtful that an elementary school-aged child holding a sign that read “One man, one woman” has given much thought to the issue.

What can they possibly find so wrong about two people of the same sex wanting to commit to each other? Doesn’t such a public expression of commitment actually make for a stronger society?

Brian K. Stevens Woodstock

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Wednesday, March 6, 2013 Northwest Herald Page A8

Weather TODAY

THU

FRI

32

35

38

Cloudy, breezy and cold

SUN

MON

TUE

42

45

45

37

Mostly cloudy with showers

Rain likely and possibly a t-storm

Partly sunny and colder

Wind:

Wind:

Mostly cloudy with some light rain Wind:

NE 5-10 mph

SE 5-15 mph

S/SE 10-15 mph

Partly sunny and warmer

Wind: N/NW 10-15 mph

SAT

18

Partly sunny and pleasant

20

ALMANAC

25

Wind:

Wind:

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NE 5-15 mph

32

36

28

30

Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

at Chicago through 4 p.m. yesterday

Harvard 32/17

Belvidere 32/16

TEMPERATURE HIGH

Wind:

E/SE 5-15 mph

Crystal Lake 32/18

Rockford 32/16

LOW

Hampshire 32/18

90

Waukegan 33/21 Algonquin 33/19

88

Aurora 33/16

Sandwich 33/17

39

Oak Park 36/24

St. Charles 32/18

DeKalb 32/18 Dixon 32/12

McHenry 32/18

Low pressure will move east allowing drier, but colder air to move in today.

A passing snow flurry is possible along with breezy northwest winds. Winds could gust up to 25 mph throughout the afternoon. High pressure will build south from Canada. This will keep a chilly air mass in place before warmer air and some rain move in over the weekend.

LAKE FORECAST WATER TEMP: Chicago Winds: N at 10-20 kts.

36/24 Waves: 3-6 ft.

35

Orland Park 35/21 42°

Normal low

26°

Record high

75° in 1983

Record low

0° in 1978

Q.

Heads and tails are used with what weather term?

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PRECIPITATION 0.44”

Month to date

0.46”

Normal month to date

0.39”

Year to date

6.85”

Normal year to date

3.91”

The wind. A headwind and a tailwind.

24 hours through 4 p.m. yest.

FOX RIVER STAGES as of 7 a.m. yesterday Flood

Fox Lake

SUN AND MOON

Current

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Nippersink Lake

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2.81

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Sunrise

6:20 a.m.

New Munster, WI

10

7.99

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Sunset

5:49 p.m.

McHenry

4

1.40

-0.03

Moonrise

2:34 a.m.

Algonquin

3

1.08

-0.01

Moonset

12:27 p.m.

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8COMMUNITY NEWS

SENIORS INVITED TO HORSE RACES CRYSTAL LAKE – Exciting horse racing action comes to Park Place in the form of pretaped video races.

Area seniors are invited to come on out and get in on all of the thrills of racing and enjoy lunch, a cash bar, raffles and many chances to win at the races by predicting which horses will win/ show/place.

Additionally, there will be a contest for the best derby hat.

The program will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 14 at Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock St. The cost is $10, which includes lunch.

To register, stop in at the Crystal Lake Park District Administrative Office, 1 E. Crystal Lake Ave., or visit www.crystallakeparks.org and use program code #5614-0.

For information, call Jenni Silka at 815-459-0680, ext.

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– Northwest Herald

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New city manager chosen Longtime Woodstock finance director pegged to take on role

By SHAWN SHINNEMAN sshinneman@shawmedia.com WOODSTOCK – The office soon to be vacated by City Manager Tim Clifton will be filled by his right-hand man.

Roscoe Stelford, who has served for 13 years as Woodstock’s finance director and treasurer and more recently as its deputy city manager, will take over the city manager role on May 1. The City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to appoint Stelford to the position Clifton has held the past 20 years.

“I have tremendous faith and confidence in Roscoe’s abilities and enthusiasms for the job,” Mayor Brian Sager said after the meeting. “While

Sager cited Stelford’s intimate knowledge of and responsibility toward the city’s finances, as well as his ability to relay complex information in a simple manner, as contributing factors toward his hiring.

He also praised Stelford’s creative outreach.

“Those creative efforts, we think, are going to translate extremely well as he looks to work with community business, organizations, entities, and as he works with other members of the staff aggressively to bring new business and industry into our community, and works to retain those who’ve already invested,” Sager said.

“I have tremendous faith and confidence in Roscoe’s abilities and enthusiasms for the job.”

Brian Sager, Woodstock mayor, on new city manager Roscoe Stelford Tim left a very strong legacy for this community and certainly has very big shoes to fill, I have every confidence in the world that Roscoe is up to the task.”

Stelford, 45, graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in accounting and finance, and is a certified public accountant. He worked at the Government Finance Officers Association in Chicago for nine years before landing a job as Woodstock’s finance director.

The city has received the GFOA’s

Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting in 12 of 13 years since Stelford was hired.

“I’m honored to accept the position,” said Stelford, who grew up in Hampshire. “Great mayor and city council – they’ve provided us with tremendous leadership in the past and I’m sure they will going forward.

And it’s a tremendous workforce as, well. We have so many gifted employees that it’s a real honor to be part of that mix.”

Stelford will earn $140,000 a year.

SNOWBALL EFFECT

See MANAGER, page B6

FRG looks at capital projects

Monica Maschak – mmaschak@ shawmedia. com

SPELLING BEE STILL SET FOR TONIGHT CRYSTAL LAKE – The 2013 McHenry County Spelling Bee will be at 7 p.m. today at McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake.

Twelve local students will be competing to earn a trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. The event, put on by the Northwest Herald and the McHenry County Regional Office of Education and sponsored by McHenry County Clerk Katherine C. Schultz, also will be webcast at NWHerald.com/spellingbee.

By JOSEPH BUSTOS jbustos@shawmedia.com

8ENVIRONMENTAL TIP

EATING LESS MEAT HELPS HEALTH For every one pound of beef produced, it takes 7 pounds of grain and 2,500 gallons of water.

Add in the energy spent for the machinery and electricity to slaughter and package that pound of beef, plus getting it to the store, and then to the table, and it’s a significant carbon footprint for one meal.

If the U.S. reduced its meat consumption by only 10 percent, that would add up to enough grain to feed 60 million people.

It means that in one year, 546 pounds of carbon dioxide could be kept from being emitted and 130,000 gallons of water could be saved.

Eating less meat also has been proved to reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers, so reducing beef consumption means a healthier environment and a healthier you.

Source: Environmental Defenders of McHenry County

8LOCAL DEATHS Robert G. Ackmann 82, Marengo Margaret Audrey (Miller) Clysdale 94, formerly of Algonquin Robert Otis Covey 90, Crystal Lake Marilyn Kathryn Rzepka 81, McHenry OBITUARIES on page B5

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Two men from Woodstock charged in ‘bath salts’ case

By SARAH SUTSCHEK ssutschek@shawmedia.com CRYSTAL LAKE – After a two-month undercover investigation into the sale of the synthetic drug commonly known as bath salts, two Woodstock men have been arrested and charged.

On Monday, members of the McHenry County Sheriff’s office conducted a traffic stop on a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier in the area of Route 14 and Dole Avenue in Crystal Lake.

Inside the car were 220 capsules of bath salts with an estimated street value of

$2,300, according to a news release. An additional 10 capsules had been bought from the men previously, police said.

The driver, 25-year-old Ryan A. Crotty of 210 Clover Chase Circle, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.

A passenger in the car, Andrew J. Jacobs, 24, of 348 Madison St., also was charged with similar counts. He is on conditional discharge, court records

show, for resisting a peace officer and had outstanding arrest warrants for misdemeanor charges of theft and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Sheriff’s Sgt. Mike Muraski said the department has investigated only two cases involving bath salts over the past two years – and the other also involved Crotty.

“I don’t want to call it a trend,” he said. “You’re seeing more of it in the media than we’re actually seeing on the street, but you do see it here and there.”

See BATH SALTS, page B6

TOP: Riley Kenny, 8, leads a chain of her friends as they slip down a snowy slide at the Husmann Elementary School playground during a snowstorm. Go to NWHerald.com to watch a video of children and adults who took advantage of the snow day to hit the hills for some sledding.

ABOVE: Carey Browne, 11, of Crystal Lake throws a snowball at his brother, Casey, while enjoying his snow day Tuesday. The National Weather Service estimated that 7 to 10 inches could fall throughout the Chicago area. LEFT: Will Baloun, 8, of Crystal Lake gets hit with a snowball while enjoying with neighborhood friends Tuesday.

FOX RIVER GROVE – Village officials plan to focus on capital improvements in Fox River Grove for the upcoming fiscal year.

The Village Board has passed a tentative $10.5 million budget, which includes capital projects, for the 2013-14 fiscal year.

The projected operating budget of $4.7 million is balanced, Village Administrator Karl Warwick said.

After holding off on major road projects for this fiscal year, the village plans $650,000 of work for the Victoria Woods subdivision.

The project is expected to include road resurfacing and sidewalk replacement.

“It’s a big project,” Warwick said.

Last summer, the village held off on road projects and opted to do patch work instead, Trustee Suzanne Blohm said.

Each year, the village rates and picks roads based on which ones need the most work and fit within the budget, Blohm said.

The village made some changes in the accounting of its money, by separating capital funds from general operating funds, Blohm said.

This will allow the village to better keep track of the two types of funds, Blohm said.

See FRG, page B6

MCCD board decides this is last year for Trail of History

By EMILY K. COLEMAN ecoleman@shawmedia.com RINGWOOD – This will be the final year for the popular Trail of History event at Glacial Park, the McHenry County Conservation District’s board of trustees decided.

The event has grown since its inception in 1989 to include more than 150 encampments and requires the involvement of more than 60 staff members and 240 volunteers.

The logistics and cost of putting on the Trail of History each year is part of the reason it’s being cut, conservation district spokeswoman Wendy Kummerer said, adding that the district now will be able to put its en-

ergies into a wider selection of activities and offerings.

It costs the conservation district $18,000 on average each year to put on the threeday event, not including staff resources to set up, take down or host it.

“For years, the board of trustees has supported subsidizing the costs of this premier event as a ‘gift’ to the public,” Kummerer said in an email.

“In better economic times we could afford to do that, but as funds became tighter, we cut expenses as best we could without having to pass on additional costs to the public.

That is no longer the case.”

See TRAIL, page B6

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WOODSTOCK: McHENRY COUNTY CONSERVATIVE DISTRICT

SPRING GROVE: FUNDRAISER

MCCD offers programs for March

Deadline to buy July 4 raffle tickets approaches

Families have plenty of opportunities outside this month

By EMILY K. COLEMAN ecoleman@shawmedia.com

NORTHWEST HERALD WOODSTOCK – The McHenry County Conservation District will offer a variety of programs to get families outside this month.

• Century Hikers: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. Local longtime Sierra Club National Outings leader Paul Minkus will share some of his hiking experiences, discuss the Outings Program, and highlight the joy of llama packing adventures in the Rocky Mountains. He will share his story, experiences and pictures. The program is free for county residents and costs $6 for nonresidents. It is for adults 14 years and older. The registration deadline is Thursday.

• Senior Explorations: 9:30 to 11 a.m. March 13 at Lyons Prairie and Marsh Conservation Area, 7000 Hickory Nut Grove Road, Cary. Participants will explore at a relaxed and leisurely pace as they walk and witness what is happening in the prairie, woodlands and wetlands during early spring. Participants should dress for the weather and bring binoculars if they have them. The program is free for county residents and costs $2 for nonresidents. It is for adults and those 14 years and older.

The registration deadline is Friday.

• Native and Natural Landscaping: 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 14 at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. Participants will learn how using native plants around the home is better for the environment.

Members of the Wildflower Preservation and Prop-

agation Committee will share information about their “Native Garden in Your Yard” program. Applications will be available for the 2013 mentor matchup. The program is free for county residents and costs $6 for nonresidents. It is for adults and those 14 years and older. The registration deadline is Saturday.

• Springing Back to Life: 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 15 at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. March is a time when a sleepy natural world experiences a great awakening.

Participants will learn how animals are able to perform amazing feats of survival. The program is free for county residents and costs $2 for nonresidents. It is for children ages 6 to 10, accompanied by an adult. The registration deadline is Sunday.

• Changing Winds: 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 16 at Living Land Farm, 716 E. Crystal Lake Road, Cary. Participants will learn more about the role of wind in nature and experience the wind with kites or windsocks. The program is free for county residents and costs $5 for nonresidents. It is for adults and children ages 8 and up.

The registration deadline is Monday.

• Searching for Sandhills: 5 to 6:30 p.m. March 16 at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood.

Sandhill cranes will be on their migration back from the Gulf of Mexico. During an indoor presentation, participants will hear more about these magnificent birds. Afterward, they will carpool to the marsh to try to catch a glimpse of them.

Participants should dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.

The program is free for county residents and $6 for nonresidents. It is for adults and those 14 years and older.

The registration deadline is Monday.

• Spring’s Treasures: 4:30 to 6 p.m. March 23 at Stickney Run Conservation Area, 3216 West State Park Road, McHenry. Participants will take a hike to search for the treasures of this special season. They should dress for the weather and exploration. The program is free for county residents and costs $2 for nonresidents. It is for adults and children ages 7 and up. The registration deadline is March 18.

• Nature’s Preschool: 10 a.m. to noon Fridays, March 22 and 29, April 5 and 12 at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. Each day of this four-class series, children will spend time learning about nature, exploring the outdoors as the weather permits, sharing a snack and more. Children must be 3 years old by the start of the program (birthdates before Sept. 22, 2009) and must be toilet-trained. A healthy snack will be provided, but children should bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. Children are expected to attend all four sessions of this program. The program is free for county residents and costs $5 for nonresidents. It is for children ages 3 and 4. The registration deadline is March 17.

• Sustainability 101: Rain Barrels in your Backyard: 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 22 at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. Rain barrels are an

easy and cost-effective way to conserve water in one’s backyard. Local supplier Tom’s Rain Barrels will talk about choices, materials, installation and practical use of a rain barrel. Participants also can find out where to locally buy a rain barrel. The program is free for county residents and costs $6 for nonresidents. It is for adults and those 14 years and older.

The registration deadline is March 17.

• Welcome Home, Cranes: 1 to 3 p.m. March 23 at Lyons Prairie and Marsh Conservation Area, 500 Hickory Nut Grove Lane, Cary.

Participants will welcome the sandhill cranes as they arrive this spring. Find out about their journey north from warmer climes and discover more about their life habits and why they choose McHenry County as a place to nest and raise their young. The program is free for county residents and costs $2 for nonresidents.

It is for adults and families ages 8 and up. The registration deadline is March 18.

• Campfire Baking: Dutch Oven Breads: 1 to 4 p.m. March 23 at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. Participants will learn techniques and put their knowledge to the test by cooking over a fire.

Hands-on cooking taught by an experienced dutch oven cook. The program costs $5 for county residents and $6.25 for nonresidents. It is for adults and families ages 10 and up. The registration deadline is March 18.

Registration is accepted online, by mail, by phone at 815-479-5779 or by walk-in at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road in Crystal Lake.

SPRING GROVE – The last day to purchase Fourth of July raffle tickets is Saturday.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward Spring Grove’s annual Fourth of July festivities, which were nearly canceled last year.

Only 300 tickets will be sold, Fourth of July Committee President Pat Mazzanti said. Mazzanti also serves

as a village trustee, but the committee is an independent nonprofit.

Each ticket costs $100 and can be split among as many people as they want. They are available at Village Hall, 7401 Meyer Road.

Participants have a onein-20 chance of winning a prize. First prize is $10,000 cash.

The drawing will be at a party and fundraiser about 6 p.m. Saturday at Tommy’s Sports Pub, 2020 Route 12, Spring Grove.

8LOCAL BRIEFS Spaghetti dinner Sunday to benefit ill CL man CRYSTAL LAKE – A spaghetti dinner benefit Sunday will help raise funds for a Crystal Lake man diagnosed with a rare disease.

Chris Becker was diagnosed with Adult Still’s disease, a rare inflammatory condition that may lead to chronic arthritis and other complications, and for which there is no cure.

Becker also has a slew of other health problems, including chronic pain and fatigue, stomach issues, anxiety and depression.

Because of these health problems, he cannot work, said his wife, MaryAnn Becker.

The couple has a 7-year-old son.

The fundraiser will be from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at Immanuel Lutheran School, 300 S. Pathway Court, Crystal Lake.

The dinner is free, but the church is asking for free-will

donations.

The fundraiser will support the Beckers’ medical bills, home bills and food and gas.

For information, call 815-4591441.

– Chelsea McDougall

McHenry Moose Lodge to host St. Pat’s Day dinner McHENRY – A St. Patrick’s Day Dinner will be from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the McHenry Moose Lodge, 3535 N. Richmond Road.

This annual traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner will be hosted by the McHenry Moose Legion and Women of the Moose.

The event features the McNulty Irish Dancers at 5 p.m. during dinner and an entertainment show at 6 p.m.

by David Mahner.

Tickets, which cost $12, are available at the bar.

For information, call 815-3859770.

– Northwest Herald

CRYSTAL LAKE: FUNDRAISER

My Sister’s Dress back this weekend If you go

By CHELSEA McDOUGALL cmcdougall@shawmedia.com CRYSTAL LAKE – A popular dress sale aimed to make prom dresses affordable for all returns this weekend.

The sixth annual My Sister’s Dress sale will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14. Proceeds from the sale benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County.

“There are lots of really nice dresses,” event organizer Emily Smith said. “Some of them even come with tags on.

It’s a great opportunity to get

What: My Sister’s Dress Sale When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Where: McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake

a really good buy.”

Dresses cost $25 and accessories are sold for $5. In addition, there will be some promthemed raffle prizes, such as limo rides or gift certificates for hairstyles or flowers offered at the sale.

Donations of gently worn dresses, jewelry, purses and other accessories still can be

dropped off through Friday.

Donation sites are available locally at American Community Bank, MCC’s Student Life office, the Star 105.5 radio station, the BBBS office in McHenry, and Taylor Stevens Salon and Spa in Lake in the Hills.

Last year, there were about 200 dresses sold and about $4,000 raised for BBBS. Still, there were 700 donated dresses. The unsold garments are donated to Sparrow’s Nest and sold at McHenry County Home of the Sparrow locations.

For information, call Smith at 847-528-1043.

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McHENRY: CITY COUNCIL

McHenry OKs temporary permit for tattoo parlor

By JANE HUH jhuh@shawmedia.com McHENRY – A tattoo and body piercing shop is open for business in McHenry after receiving a temporary use permit from the City Council.

“We had a walk-in tattoo and piercing [customer] and

two more already scheduled for tattoos,” said Ryan Lanning, owner of Lunchbox Tattoo, on Tuesday afternoon.

Lunchbox Tattoo’s temporary permit expires May 31.

The business, at 2906 Route 120 in McHenry, will have to go before the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission hear-

CRYSTAL LAKE: ROBERT O. COVEY

Respected Crystal Lake community member dies

By CHELSEA McDOUGALL cmcdougall@shawmedia.com CRYSTAL LAKE – The death of a well-liked and formerly highly involved Crystal Lake resident is likely to be felt throughout the community.

Robert O. Covey, who was active in many facets of public service and volunteering, died Tuesday. He was 92.

Covey was a local attorney and busi- Robert O. nessman, hav- Covey ing retired as vice president of Citibank, where he ran the bank’s local branches.

In terms of community involvement, there was little that Covey didn’t attach his name to. He served on the McHenry County Board for two terms, from 1988 to 1996.

In the 1950s, he was president of the District 47 school board.

“We’re very proud of the achievements in his life, and we try to use him as a role model in how we deal with others,” said his son, Karlen Covey.

Robert Covey was a 60-plus-year member of the Crystal Lake Lions Club and a respected Mason. He helped start the McHenry County United Way and CrimeStoppers organizations.

“Everybody knew him

as being a funny guy and quick-witted,” said Randy Funk, past president of the Lions Club. “He was always known to compliment others for doing a good job, which made others, including myself, feel good because we have such high respect for him.”

Robert Covey also was a longtime Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce member, and there is a business of the year award named after him.

Two years ago, he received the Carl Wehde Man of the Year award.

“He was a very kind man who really, really cared for this community. To him that was his biggest priority,” Karlen Covey said.

Robert Covey was a Navy lieutenant who served in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a member of the McHenry County Bar Association. He held degrees from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and Northwestern University Law School.

Covey is survived by his sons, Karlen (Susie) and Chris; two daughters, Kathleen (John) Euler and Carol (Miles) Beard; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth. The two were married for 61 years before she died in 2004.

Funeral arrangements are pending upon the arrival of out-of-town family members.

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ing April 25 to seek a variance to continue operating on a permanent basis.

The City Council voted 4-2 to approve Lanning’s request for the temporary permit at Monday night’s meeting. Aldermen Andy Glab and Jeffrey Schaefer voted to deny the permit.

Schaefer said his Ward 3

constituents had concerns about having a tattoo parlor in town.

In November, Schaefer and Glab both voted against a similar request from another business that wanted to open a tattoo parlor.

Mayor Sue Low commented in support of the business

and its head tattooist, John Bolger.

“I’ve seen some of his artwork,” she said at Monday’s meeting. “I do know John. I think the old connotations of a tattoo parlor has changed a lot.”

Lanning, who also owns House of Glass, 2908 Route 120

in McHenry, said he’s been working with the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce and city staff toward Monday’s permit approval.

Lunchbox Tattoo used to be located in Johnsburg. The new location offers better visibility and will help draw more foot traffic, Lanning said.

8LOCAL BRIEFS MCCD to host candlelight ski sessions WOODSTOCK – The McHenry County Conservation District will host a Cross Country Candlelight Ski from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Marengo Ridge Conservation Area, Route 23, north of River Road, in Marengo.

Participants should bring their own skis and test their skills along the half-mile looped trail through the woods. Skiers of every level and age are invited. Skiers may drop in anytime for this free program. There will

be hot chocolate around the campfire afterward.

No pets will be allowed.

Those who enjoy night skiing and hiking can do so every night until 9 p.m. through Sunday on solar-lit trails at Pleasant Valley Conservation Area in Woodstock (half-mile loop through prairie) and at Hickory Grove Highlands in Cary (1-mile looped trail through the wooded savanna). After the daylight saving time change, sites will close at dusk.

For information call 815-3386223 or visit mccdistrict.org.

Sleep support group to meet in Woodstock McHENRY – Centegra Health System provides a support group for people with sleep apnea, their family members and friends.

The group is part of the American Sleep Apnea Association’s AWAKE network. AWAKE stands for Alert, Well and Keeping Energetic.

The support group provides education and idea sharing for people who are affected by sleep-disordered breathing.

The group meets on a quarterly

basis at Centegra Hospital – Woodstock in the Heart Center conference rooms.

The next session, a question-and-answer with the doctor, will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today with Dr. Firas Dairi, medical director of pulmonary and sleep services. Registration is required by calling 877-2368347.

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Popeye was said to get his ____________ from spinach because it has a lot of iron. However, Popeye didn’t realize that much of the _______ in spinach can’t be used by the human body. But spinach does have a lot of other very good things for your body! ! Spinach has lots of ________ and minerals! (vitamin C, beta carotene, folate–one of the B vitamins, vitamin B6, vitamin E, magnesium and potassium)

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Vitamin K is the clotmaster!

Remember the last time you got a cut? Your blood did something special called clotting. This is when certain cells in your blood act like glue and stick together at the surface of the cut to help stop the bleeding.

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Spinach is a great source of Vitamin K!

When this spinach-munching cartoon character made his debut in 1929, spinach became the third most popular children’s food after turkey and ice cream. Circle every other letter to discover his name, then write it on the spaces.

Sam owns a restaurant and likes to use lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in the dishes he serves.

Look at Sam’s shopping list. Then read the prices of the produce at the market. How much will it cost him to buy the fruits and vegetables he wants?

Why eat spinach? It helps you grow and be healthy, even when you grow up. It is good for people, but I don’t eat it because I don’t like it.

Carmen, 1st grade I think you should eat spinach because it can do great things for you. It will give you more energy, power, muscles and abs. It also makes a great appetizer for pizza and tacos. In my opinion, it tastes delicious. Spinach is only one of the great tasting vegetables, see what the rest can do for you.

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Spinach makes me feel strong, like I could pick up a couch.

Everyday I eat spinach at dinnertime. Spinach is a really high source of calcium that makes my bones stronger. It also makes me feel like I have a lot of energy because it has a lot of iron.

Spinach has lots of vitamins, too.

I eat Dr. Praeger’s Spinach Little and fresh spinach in my salad.

Sheepie, my stuffed animal, eats spinach all the time, too.

Samuel, 2nd grade Wanna be like Superman? Then eat spinach. It has iron in it, not the ore but the one that makes you fast and strong. Vegetarians approve. Spinach has Vitamin C and B. It’s really healthy for you.

You should try it.

Alex, 4th grade

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I think you should eat spinach because it gives you energy and strength. It makes you fast. It makes you happy. I love spinach.

Daniela, 1st grade I think spinach is good with salad.

Spinach is so very tasty and healthy.

It gives me Vitamin B and calcium.

It gives you energy like Popeye the Sailorman. I like spinach because it is healthy.

Angel, 4th grade I eat spinach because it tastes good and it is healthy for you. It is dark green so it has lots of antioxidants.

These are good for your body. It has lots of fiber. A little of it gives you a lot of fiber.

Meleanna, 3rd grade I like to eat spinach because it makes you big and strong.

Brock, Kindergarten

I think people should eat spinach for all these reasons. First, it gives you lots of vitamins. Next, spinach will make your bones stronger.

It will give your bones lots of calcium. In addition, it is very healthy for our body and bones.

Lastly, it will make you feel very healthy. If you have broken a bone, eat spinach and other vegetables because of all the vitamins, minerals and calcium.

Izabella, 4th grade I think spinach is good for you because it is a vegetable. I would like to try spinach for my first time.

Spinach contains high amounts of lutein which is good for your eyes.

Thank is what I think.

Stefani, 4th grade Spinach is a healthy vegetable because it makes the muscles in your body strong. It makes you healthy so you should eat it.

James, 4th grade

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8FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Marilyn J. Becker: A visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, March 7, at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. The visitation will continue from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m.

Friday, March 8, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 401 St. John’s Road, Woodstock. Burial will be in McHenry County Memorial Park Cemetery in Woodstock. For information, call the funeral home at 815-338-1710.

Anastasios “Tom” P. Douvikas: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry. The visitation will continue from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 7, at St. John Chrysostomos Greek Orthodox Church, 4600 93rd St., Pleasant Prairie, Wis. Interment will be in St. John Chrysostomos Cemetery in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. For information, call Colonial Funeral Home at 815-385-0063.

Mark Falasz: The visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at Muzyka & Son Funeral Home, 5776 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. The funeral service will be at 10:15 a.m. Friday, March 8, proceeding from the funeral home to St. Ferdinand Church for an 11 a.m. Mass celebration.

Interment will be in Maryhill Cemetery. For information, call the funeral home at 773-545-3800.

Madeline Kaye Fields: The memorial visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Route 176), Crystal Lake. Interment will be private. For information, call the funeral home at 815-4593411.

Norma Lowe Kunkel: The memorial gathering will be from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home, 107 W. Sumner St., Harvard. The memorial service will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at the funeral home.

Deacon Tony Koss will officiate and her final resting place will be next to her parents at Melrose Cemetery at a future date. For information, call the funeral home at 815-943-5400.

Keeghan McCormack: A gathering to celebrate Keeghan’s life will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at K.K. Hamsher Funeral Home, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Road, Fox Lake, with a prayer service to follow at 7 p.m. He will be laid to rest in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Johnsburg.

Joseph W. Miske: He will lie in state from 10 a.m. until the Mass celebration at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, at St. Raymond Church, Elmhurst Road (Route 83) and Lincoln Street, Mount Prospect.

Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery. For information, call the funeral home at 847-2557800.

Albert “Al” Nordengren: Friends and family will gather for a celebration of Al’s life at Cary United Methodist Church, 500 N. First St., at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, followed by services at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served at the church immediately following.

Interment will be private. For information, call McHenry County Burial & Cremation Society at 815-568-8115.

ROBERT G. ACKMANN Born: July 8, 1930; in Chicago Died: March 3, 2013; in Marengo MARENGO – Robert G. Ackmann, 82, of Marengo, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013, in his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 8, 1930, in Chicago, the son of the late Henry and Pearl (nee Jasstrowski) Ackmann. On Oct. 17, 1964, in Algonquin, he married Sandra S. Bahr.

Robert was a Korean War U.S. Air Force veteran. He retired from the United States Post Office after 31 years of service in Chicago.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra, of 48 years; one daughter, Shawn Marie (Shawn David) McAuliffe of Marengo; one son, Thomas “TR” (Jennifer) Ackmann of Fort Wayne, Ind.; four grandchildren, Troy and Haleigh McAuliffe, and Baylee and Reganne Ackmann; and one brother, Kenneth Ackmann of Marengo.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Henry; and two sisters, Shirley Ackmann and Geraldine Kaste.

The visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, until the memorial service at 11 a.m. in St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1601 N. Garfield Road, Harvard. The Rev. Steven Sward will officiate.

Interment will be private.

Memorials may be made in his name to St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Arrangements by Fredrick Funeral Home, Hampshire. For information, call the funeral home at 847-683-2711 Sign the guest book at www.

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MARILYN J. BECKER Born: Nov. 1, 1934; in Woodstock Died: March 3, 2013; in Woodstock WOODSTOCK – Marilyn J. Becker, 78, of Woodstock, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Centegra Hospital – Woodstock, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on Nov. 1, 1934, in Woodstock, to Clarence M. and Elsie H. (Schauer) Busse.

Marilyn was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woodstock. She faithfully raised her two children as a single parent and her family always came first.

Her dedication to her family and her dearest friends was exemplary. She was an avid animal lover, especially her dogs. She always enjoyed spending time with her loving family, going out for lunch and Sunday nickel poker games.

Marilyn retired from the McHenry County Health Department in 1996 after 27 years of service to our community. She enjoyed her work at the Health Department and she cherished the relationships that she developed over her many years of service. She also cherished the relationships that she had with her friends at the Cardiac Rehab Center.

Marilyn is survived by her son, John “Dusty” (Bonnie) Becker; her daughter, Tammy (Mike) Ortmann; five grandchildren, Brittney (Tony) Lopez, Dustin Becker, Marty Becker, Ryan Ortmann and Rebecca Ortmann; and two great-grandchildren, Bowen Lopez and Addison Lopez.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

The visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. The visitation will continue from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday, March 8, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 401 St. John’s Road, Woodstock.

Burial will be in McHenry County Memorial Park Cemetery in Woodstock.

Memorials in her name may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 401 St. John’s Road, Woodstock, IL 60098; to Helping Paws Animal Shelter, 2500 Harding Lane, Woodstock, IL 60098; or to the American Childhood Cancer Organization, 10920 Connecticut Ave., Suite A., Kensington, MD 20895.

For information, call the funeral home at 815-338-1710.

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MARGARET AUDREY (MILLER) CLYSDALE Born: May 9, 1918; in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada Died: March 2, 2013; in Prospect Heights PROSPECT HEIGHTS – Margaret Audrey (Miller) Clysdale, 94, of Prospect Heights and formerly of Algonquin, Arlington Heights and Barrington, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Emeritus Assisted Living in Prospect Heights. She was born May 9, 1918, in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of James and Mary Miller.

Audrey enjoyed cooking, quilting and knitting. She loved visiting with her friends and family.

She is survived by her daughter, Margaret (Edward) Pyterek of Glenview and Anne Pyterek, Jennifer (Timothy) Thul, Laura (Sylvain) Nazef and Allen Pyterek; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1995, Walter G. Clysdale; and her siblings, William Miller, Jack Miller, Vera Smith and Willene Gillis, who passed away March 3.

The visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Wait-Ross-Allanson Funeral and Cremation Services, Algonquin Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Algonquin and from 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, until the funeral services at 3 p.m. at Congregational Church of Algonquin, 109 Washington St. Interment will be private.

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ROBERT OTIS COVEY Died: March 5, 2013 CRYSTAL LAKE – Robert Otis Covey, 90, of Crystal Lake, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

Arrangements are pending at Davenport Family Funeral Home, Crystal Lake. For information, call 815-459-3411.

MARK FALASZ Died: March 2, 2013 CRYSTAL LAKE – Mark Falasz, 56, of Crystal Lake, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013.

He was the loving father of Randall and Eric; dear son of Lauretta (nee Matuszewski) and the late Peter; devoted brother of Gregory (the late Jeanette), Barbara Shain and Douglas; and fond uncle and cousin of many.

The visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at Muzyka & Son Funeral Home, 5776 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago.

The funeral service will be at 10:15 a.m. Friday, March 8, proceeding from the funeral home to St. Ferdinand Church for an 11 a.m. Mass celebration. Interment will be in Maryhill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Centegra Health System Foundation, 385 Millennium Drive, Crystal Lake, IL 60012, would be greatly appreciated.

For information, call the funeral home at 773-545-3800 or visit Mark’s memorial at www. muzykafuneralhome.com.

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MADELINE KAYE FIELDS Born: Sept. 21, 1939; in Connersville, Ind. Died: Feb. 21, 2013; in Barrington CRYSTAL LAKE – It is with a heavy heart and tears in our eyes that we announce the passing of Madeline Kaye Fields, 73, of Crystal Lake.

Born Sept. 21, 1939, in Connersville, Ind., Madeline passed away Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at Pepper Family Hospice Home in Barrington, with her loving son at her side.

In her earlier years, Madeline served as a flight attendant for Braniff Airlines prior to settling into the medical profession.

Madeline was employed by Barrington Health Care for Women for 30-plus years as a receptionist and office manager.

Madeline was a giving, loving woman who enjoyed gardening, playing solitaire and chatting with friends on the Internet as well as being an avid reader. She especially enjoyed figure skating

Wednesday, March 6, 2013 • Page B5 and gymnastics. Madeline also enjoyed watching sports and was a dedicated Cubs and Bears fan.

She enjoyed the companionship of her beloved, departed dogs, JB and Monk.

She will be greatly missed but will remain in our hearts and will forever be remembered; may she rest in peace.

Madeline is survived by her son, Scott Fields; brother, Robert Leland Bond of Palm Bay, Fla.; and uncle, William D. Bond of Springfield, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and June (nee Coates) Bond; and a son, Guy L. Fields.

Memorial visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Route 176), Crystal Lake. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association at www.lung. org.

Condolences may be sent to her family at www.davenportfamily.com. For information, call the funeral home at 815-4593411.

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JOHN T. NEIS Born: Oct. 4, 1926; in Amboy Died: March 4, 2013; in Rockford MARENGO – John T. Neis, 86, of Marengo, died Monday, March 4, 2013, at SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford. He was born in Amboy to Adelbert and Bertilla (Dyer) Neis on Oct. 4, 1926.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and Korea and a member of the Marengo VFW Post #689910. He was the proprietor of the Rexall Drug Store in Ohio, Ill., and insurance executive for Bank Insurance dealing in Credit Life Insurance for banks.

He helped establish Neis Insurance Company in Crystal Lake.

He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Mary (Richard) Phannenstill; his son, Thomas (Marilyn) Neis; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Neis, Melissa (Chris) Wittenborn and R.J. Phannenstill; his sister, Betty Barich Newses; and four nieces, Annie Smith, Barb Wuchifki, Cindy Barich and Debbie Herber.

There will be a graveside service at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 8, at the Crystal Lake Memorial Park in Crystal Lake. For funeral information, call 815-455-2233 or visit skajafuneralhomes.com.

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ELIZABETH L. NELSON (NEE STIVERS) Died: March 3, 2013; in Glenview GLENVIEW – Elizabeth L. Nelson (nee Stivers), 64, a longtime resident of Long Grove and

Deerfield, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center, Glenview.

Elizabeth Nelson devoted her life to helping others and had a local home day care for several years.

Some of her favorite pastimes were caring for her dogs, gardening and reading. She had an interest in virtually everything and always could be counted on for her valuable advice on any range of topics. She will be truly missed by all.

She was the beloved wife of Wayne Nelson; loving stepmother of Sheri and Colleen Nelson; fond sister of Lenita “Lee” Muto of Woodstock, Teresa (James) McKee of North Tonawanda, N.Y., Thomas Stivers of Perryton, Texas, Cynthia (Michael) Pichcuskie of Perryton, Texas, and Loretta (Douglas) Ellsmore of Farmington, N.Y. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Rita Stivers.

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MARILYN KATHRYN RZEPKA Born: Feb. 20, 1931; in Chicago Died: Feb. 10, 2013; in Fox Lake McHENRY – Marilyn Kathryn Rzepka, 81, of McHenry, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at Paradise Park in Fox Lake.

She was born Feb. 20, 1931, in Chicago, to Walter and Cecelia Lucille (Pfeifer) Krukow. On March 13, 1989, she married Marion Joseph Rzepka.

Marilyn had been employed as a transporter at Resurrection Hospital for several years until she became the sole caregiver to her mother and moved to Pistakee Highlands in 1990.

Marilyn enjoyed the outdoors, tending to her flower beds and the companionship of her faithful dogs throughout the years.

She enjoyed playing the accordion with her husband. She loved cooking Polish food and will be fondly remembered for her special cookies at Christmas given to her friends and neighbors.

She is survived by her friend, Pamela Callahan, of McHenry; and many other friends and neighbors.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion, in 2001; and her parents.

Friends and neighbors can gather at 7:45 a.m. prior to the 8 a.m. funeral Mass celebration Saturday, March 9, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2302 W. Church St., Johnsburg.

Inurnment will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery.

For those wishing to send an expression of condolence, memorials to Paradise Park or to the Hospice of Northeastern Illinois would be appreciated.

For information, call the funeral home at 815-3852400. Friends may send an online condolence to the family at www.justenfh.com.

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Suzanne Blohm Fox River Grove village trustee opment projects, such as a facade improvement program for businesses.

The village budgeted $10,000 for a 50/50 tree replacement program, but the specifics of the program still need to be worked out, Warwick said.

There is $50,000 budgeted for park improvements, including $30,000 to make parks more handicapped accessible. The

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Both still in McHenry County Jail In this case, the drug was being distributed in capsule form with a powder inside that then is ingested, often under the tongue, Muraski said. It is not made up of an actual bath salt, such as epsom salt.

“Our understanding is it gives you the same effects as amphetamines, whether it’s methamphetamine or ecstasy,” Muraski said.

Both Crotty and Jacobs remained in the McHenry County Jail on Tuesday.

Crotty needed to post $12,500 to be released; Jacobs needed $13,300.

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Entry to the event cost $7 for adults and $3 for children ages 6 to 12 last year.

Fred Durrenberg, 71, of Johnsburg, has been helping out and working as a re-enactor at the Trail of History since the beginning. He’s played a surveyor and a militia member and worked the indentured servant sale.

He can understand the reasons why the board of trustees cut the event, but added that he still was “terribly disappointed.”

The district has also had to take on more responsibilities as the number of programs and sites continues to grow, Executive Director Elizabeth Kessler said in a news release.

Over the past five years, 10 more sites have opened to the public.

Kurt Begalka has been going to the Trail of History since before he joined the McHenry County Historical Society, which runs the first stop visitors encounter after the district’s tent.

“I love the outdoors and I like history,” Begalka said.

“It’s a nice blend of all of those things. It’s gotten so popular.

When that originally started, it was a little more manageable. It’s almost become a victim of its own success.”

The historical society was ready to amp up its presence at the event, he added. It’s going to bring in some historical demonstrators this year.

The Trail of History shows visitors what life was like in the Northwest Territory from 1670 to 1850. Re-enactors demonstrate soap making, flintknapping, candle making, and wool combing and spinning.

“I was there at the beginning, and apparently I’ll be there at the end,” Durrenberg said.

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ends a process that began in September and included 41 applicants. The search committee – which the city chose to assemble internally – narrowed that list to 10 applicants, interviewing those selections before forwarding four finalists to the City Council.

The City Council conducted further interviews and background checks before cutting the list to two and approving Stelford’s contract Tuesday night.

Stelford will take office on the first day of the new fiscal year. Clifton’s last day is April 30.

Councilman Mike Turner provided the council’s lone “no” vote. He declined to comment after the meeting because the matter was about personnel.

Councilwoman Maureen Larson said Stelford has accomplished a lot in his current position.

“It will be a much broader role for him, but he has a great deal of talent and he’s well-respected,” Larson said. “I think he’ll be very effective.”

Tuesday’s announcement

South Thomas Court and walk in from there.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 13 at Prairie Ridge Fen, Woodstock. Volunteers will continue to clear weedy brush out of this wetland. To get there from the intersection of Route 14 and Dean Street in Woodstock, head north on Dean and take an immediate right onto the frontage road (Wagner Lane).

The Land Conservancy is a local nonprofit organization that works with individuals and communities in McHenry County to preserve and restore natural, scenic and agricultural land for the benefit of current and future generations.

For information, visit www. conservemc.org or call 815-3379502.

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onto Crystal Lake Road. Take the first left onto Anvil Road into the Windy Knoll subdivision. Continue left where Anvil turns into Coachlight, then take a right onto Swinford. Swinford ends at Sweet Bay Drive, and the work site will be on the left.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Waichunas Wetland, Island Lake. This woodland was cleared of invasive buckthorn and honeysuckle a couple of years ago, but it’s time to go back and get all the resprouting brush and new growth. To get there from the intersection of River Road and Dowell Road north of Island Lake, turn onto Dowell and then right on South Thomas Court.

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“We have a new administrator and a new finance [director], and they bring their expertise to this budget,” Blohm said.

“It’s the way they’re used to doing accounting, and it makes it easier for the Village Board to have a better understanding.”

It also allows for better longterm planning and to see how much money is available for capital projects, Warwick said.

Blohm said there will be a concerted effort to invest money back into the community in roads, parks and downtown redevelopment.

The village is budgeting $500,000 for economic devel-

village also budgeted $60,000 to pave the Lions Park parking lot, which is a gravel lot, Warwick said.

Warwick said Fox River Grove is increasing its budget to $15,000 from $5,000 for sidewalk replacement, and plans to start a 50/50 sidewalk replacement program for residents who want to replace their sidewalks for aesthetic reasons.

Also included in the budget is $3.4 million from reserves to build a new public works facility. However, construction of the facility has been on hold because a court case involving that project is pending.

The final budget is scheduled to be voted on at the Fox River Grove Village Board’s April meeting.

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CLASS 3A FREEPORT SECTIONAL

VIEWS Tom Musick

Hawks keep on streaking CHICAGO – Take it from someone who knows.

An extra-large, biggie-sized, mega-stuffed winning streak is as tough as it seems.

At least, that is, if you believe Phil Salvagio. He is the coach of the San Diego Sockers, who recently won 48 consecutive games in the Professional Arena Soccer League.

“It’s no picnic,” Salvagio said.

Nope.

Picnics are nice and easy.

You pack some sandwiches, you find an open patch of grass, and you spread out a blanket before sitting down to enjoy your meal.

This?

This is tough.

This is the Blackhawks, who continued their dazzling, history-making start with a 5-3 win Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. A sellout crowd of 21,836 crazies ventured out on a snowy night to watch the red-hot Hawks (20-0-3) extend their point streak to 23 games to open the season.

Move over, Michael Jordan and Ryne Sandberg. This city needs room for another 23.

Jack Bauer, you’re next.

Earlier this week, USA Today quoted a math professor who calculated that the Hawks’ record-setting start was likely to happen once every 700 years.

Hey, maybe so. I didn’t do so well in math. Why else do you think I’m working here?

But I do know that a streak like this is tough. Or, at least, I think I know it’s tough.

Salvagio knows he knows.

The Sockers’ 48-game streak started in December 2010 and lasted until Jan. 27, when they lost in overtime to the Dallas Sidekicks. The streak spanned two championships and an undefeated season.

“We could have lost so many games,” Salvagio said with a chuckle.

Ring a bell?

See MUSICK, page C2

Hawks win again The Hawks hold off the Wild, 5-3, to extend their point streak to 29 consecutive games, the second longest in NHL history. PAGE C2

Josh Peckler – jpeckler@shawmedia.com

Woodstock’s Damian Stoneking (center) and Jordan Turner (right) celebrate with fans Jan. 11 after defeating Crystal Lake Central on a last-second shot, 54-53, in Crystal Lake. Woodstock faces Rockford Lutheran today in a semifinal of the Class 3A Freeport Sectional.

ONE BIG DIFFERENCE Presence of 6-foot-7 Stoneking in middle boosts Woodstock

By JOE STEVENSON

Schedule

joestevenson@shawmedia.com

Today’s semifinal Woodstock vs. Rockford Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday’s semifinal Sycamore vs. St. Francis, 7:30 p.m.

Friday’s championship Semifinals winners, 7:30 p.m.

• Winner advances to North-

ern Illinois U. Supersectional

Get the scores Can’t make it to the game?

We’ll deliver the score to you. iPhone users can download the free McHenryCountyScores app from the online App Store.

Former Northern Illinois linebacker Alex Kube helps supervise during a DeKalb Bengals football camp in DeKalb in the summer of 2011.

Kube, a CaryGrove graduate, recently signed with the Arena Football League’s Chicago Rush and hopes to someday play in the NFL. Rob Winner – rwinner@ daily-chronicle.com

Woodstock guard Jordan Turner remembers last season, when opponents would drive inside against the Blue Streaks’ 2-3 zone defense and have their way in the lane.

The Streaks lacked the height to challenge shots and properly protect the defensive boards.

“Those things would cost us games,” Turner said.

That has not been a problem so much this season. Damian Stoneking, all 6-foot-7, 255 pounds of him, strikes an imposing figure just watching warmups. And when foes venture into the lane now, it’s much tougher to find open looks or rebounds.

Stoneking averages 9.0 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.8 blocked shots a game for Woodstock, which is 19-10 and playing in a sectional for the first time since 2000. The Streaks (19-10) face Rockford Lutheran (24-4) at 7:30 p.m. today in an Class 3A Freeport Sectional semifinal. The winner meets

“I’m just real happy to help my team out on defense and clean up any mistakes. We don’t make many.”

Damian Stoneking Woodstock basketball player either Sycamore or St. Francis in Friday’s 7:30 p.m. championship.

The teams were supposed to play Tuesday, but the heavy snowfall pushed all games back one day.

“I’m just really happy to help my team out on defense and clean up any mistakes,” Stoneking said. “We don’t make many. That was my goal coming in, to do what I can to help the defense.”

Woodstock coach Alex Baker prefers a 2-3 zone and Stoneking is the ideal type of player to have in the middle of that defense.

“Physically, it makes a big difference to put him in the middle of

our 2-3 zone,” Woodstock coach Alex Baker said. “With the long arms and the instincts he has. Our philosophy on defense is to funnel things down to him. He’s played the game a lot and has good natural basketball instincts.”

The Streaks had Stoneking early last season, but he decided to leave the team. A couple months after the season, Baker and Stoneking talked and agreed he needed to play this season.

“He wanted that and I wanted him back,” Baker said. “We wanted to focus on the future and not the past.

He’s matured so much, even in the past year. I’ve known Damian for five years and worked with him. The difference in him over the years is striking. He’s turned in to a fun kid to work with and coach.”

Stoneking played travel basketball in the offseason with Full Package and played with the Streaks over the summer. He will play with Joy of the Game this spring and summer.

See WOODSTOCK, page C3

ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Odds against Kube to make NFL Cary-Grove, NIU grad joins Rush with hopes of taking another step

By JEFF ARNOLD jarnold@shawmedia.com Alex Kube knows the odds are not in his favor. But he continues to work toward his dream of reaching the National Football League.

He participated in a minicamp last summer with Minnesota, but did not make the Vikings’ roster. So, after working on his speed and agility to prove he can make it as a NFL defensive back, the former Cary-Grove and Northern Illinois linebacker signed with the Arena Football

League’s Chicago Rush on Monday.

“I still feel like I was a player who was missed (by NFL scouts),” Kube said Tuesday. “[The Rush] know they’re going to get everything out of me because they know my ultimate goal is to play in the National Football League.

“But that’s not going to get done unless I play very, very well here.”

Even if Kube earns a job with the Rush, making the jump to the NFL is difficult.

Last year, 34 former AFL players were invited to NFL training camps, according to an AFL spokesman. Seven earned NFL roster spots while another seven were signed to practice squads.

AFL success stories like that of former Super Bowl champion and NFL MVP Kurt Warner are uncommon. For the few AFL players who go on to compete on Sundays, the number of those who don’t is much

greater, making mental toughness and perseverance a critical part of the journey.

Rashied Davis understands what it’s like.

The former Bears receiver toiled for four seasons in the AFL, signing with the San Jose SaberCats after going undrafted out of San Jose State. Even after starring in the league in 2005, when Davis scored 44 touchdowns as a return specialist and wide receiver earning the team’s offensive Most Valuable Player award, Davis struggled to catch on with an NFL team.

He tried out for the San Francisco 49ers, but didn’t make the cut. The Oakland Raiders appeared interested in signing the 5-foot-9 receiver, but then changed their mind.

See KUBE, page C4

THE DAILY FEED Tweet from last night

What to watch

Really?

3-pointers

“#Wild score first as Devin Setoguchi (no relation to So Taguchi) punches a shot past Corey Crawford.”

NBA: Bulls at San Antonio, 8 p.m., CSN, ESPN The Bulls will try to bounce back from Sunday’s loss to the Pacers when they visit the Spurs.

Northern Illinois athletic director Jeff Compher reportedly will be introduced as East Carolina’s new AD today. That means the Huskies have lost both their football coach and AD to schools in North Carolina since winning the MAC title game, which led to their Orange Bowl berth.

With the NCAA’s recent moves to deregulate recruiting, here are three of the most annoying things college coaches can abuse while recruiting: 1. Unlimited text messages 2. Unlimited Twitter and Facebook messages 3. Large, obnoxious media guides

– @tcmusick Follow our writers on Twitter: Tom Musick – @tcmusick Jeff Arnold – @NWH_JeffArnold Joe Stevenson – @NWH_JoePrepZone

Rob Winner – rwinner@shawmedia.com

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: IOWA 63, ILLINOIS 55

Marble leads Iowa past Illini

By LUKE MEREDITH The Associated Press

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Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger (left) and left wing Bryan Bickell celebrate after Bickell scored during the first period against the Minnesota Wild at the United Center. The Hawks won, 5-3.

BLACKHAWKS 5, WILD 3

More history for Hawks Point streak eclipses Canadiens for No. 2 at 29

By JAY COHEN The Associated Press CHICAGO – The Blackhawks set a franchise record with their 10th consecutive victory and extended their points streak to 29 games with a 5-3 win against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.

Bryan Bickell scored twice in the first period and Patrick Kane added a big goal in the third as the Hawks (20-0-3) remained the only team in the NHL without a regulation loss.

It also snapped a tie with the 197778 Montreal Canadiens for the second-longest points streak in league history.

Ryan Suter scored his first goal with Minnesota, sending a power-play slap shot past a screened Corey Crawford in the third period.

Kyle Brodziak then poked his own rebound to get the Wild within one at 10:32.

But Kane beat Darcy Kue-

mper just 61 seconds later, sending a rebound into the upper right corner for his team-best 12th goal.

Brandon Saad had a goal and two assists for the Hawks, who host the Colorado Avalanche tonight. Marian Hossa scored after he was honored in a pregame ceremony for recently reaching 1,000 career games played, and Crawford finished with 20 saves.

Kuemper, who replaced Niklas Backstrom at the start of the second period, finished with 14 stops for the Wild (11-9-2), who had won five of seven.

Matt Cullen helped Minnesota grab the lead in the first, poking the puck away from Andrew Shaw for a turnover in the Hawks’ end. Cullen then got it back and was stopped

by Crawford, but Devin Setoguchi poked in the rebound to make it 1-0 at 8:22.

The Hawks responded with four consecutive goals in a span of 5:43, showing off the depth and tenacity at the center of its long points streak. Coming against the talented Wild, one of three teams with a victory over the Hawks this season, it was quite the statement.

Saad kicked off the dizzying display when he followed his own backhand attempt with another one that found the back of the net at 13:02. Bickell then swept in another rebound 44 seconds later, and scored again at 17:12 when Saad got the puck away from the boards and found him for a wrister that went in off Backstom’s left arm.

Dekker said.

Some restaurants were concerned that the lockout and shortened season would hurt business.

Many hockey fans were dismayed it took so long for players and owners to agree on a deal, and the fear was it would discourage people from turning out to watch games.

Brian Allen, manager of the Buffalo Wild Wings in Crystal Lake, said business was slow at the start of the season but picked up as the streak continued.

“I think people were discouraged because of the [lockout],” he said. “The die-hard fans would come in, but the season started out pretty slow. The streak has been a big help for business.”

Halftime Bar & Grill manager Joe Huemann also noted that the lockout presented some initial concerns for business, but things quickly picked up once the Hawks got on a roll.

“It’s almost like it’s playoff hockey,” Huemann said of the turnout at his Johnsburg restaurant. “Even with late game start times, people are still coming out even during

the week.”

Halftime has deals on food during Hawks games and even organized a bus trip to the United Center earlier in the season.

When asked if he thinks bar traffic will decrease when the Hawks finally lose, Huemann doesn’t think so.

“The streak is going to end sometime. But I think people will keep coming back. With the short season, people are really into the games.”

The interest in the streak is showing in TV ratings as well. Sunday’s dramatic 2-1 shootout victory against the Red Wings was NBC’s best single-game ratings ever, and it was the highest-rated Hawks game ever on NBC, with the exception of the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field, according to sportsmediawatch.com The Hawks have been shattering Comcast SportsNet Chicago ratings all season. Sixteen of the top 17 highest-rated regular season Hawks games on CSN have taken place this year, according to CSN.

Next for the Hawks Colorado at Blackhawks, 7 p.m. today, NBCSN, AM-720

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa coach Fran McCaffery kept telling struggling sophomore Josh Oglesby to take open shots, even though the numbers suggested he shouldn’t.

Oglesby rewarded his coach’s faith with crucial back-to-back 3s that buried Illinois.

Devyn Marble scored 21 points and Iowa beat the Next Illini, 63-55, on Tuesday night for its fifth win in seven games.

Illinois at Ohio Oglesby added 10 for State, 11:30 the surging Hawkeyes (19a.m. Sunday, 11 overall, 8-9 Big Ten).

ESPN, AM-560 They tied a school record with 12 blocked shots, including six from Gabe Olaseni off the bench.

Oglesby – a shooting guard shooting just 26.8 percent entering play – buried two straight 3-pointers to turn a two-point lead into a 54-46 cushion with 3:19 left.

D.J. Richardson then missed a dunk and Marble followed with a three-point play.

Brandon Paul had 18 points and nine boards to lead Illinois (21-10, 8-9), which lost for only the second time in eight games.

The Illini let Iowa go on a game-deciding 9-0 run in the closing minutes.

“I thought our guys were tentative in the second half. I didn’t think we were sharp in the second half,” Illinois coach John Groce said. “Iowa did a really good job of defending us in the second half. But we have to make a few more plays. Oftentimes, that’s what it is.”

COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Ohio State spoils night Hawks’ success benefits local bars for IU seniors The ASSOCIATED PRESS

By JIM DALLKE jdallke@shawmedia.com McHenry County watering holes were looking to continue a streak of their own on Tuesday night: another night with a packed bar.

The Blackhawks’ success has led to booming business for local sports bars.

“We have a full bar every night the Hawks play,” said Keith Puralewski, manager of Moretti’s Ristorante and Pizzeria in Lake in the Hills. “It’s been phenomenal.”

Moretti’s provides discounted wings during games to anyone wearing Hawks gear. Puralewski said the energy at the restaurant has been palpable.

“It’s reminiscent of Bears games,” he said.

At the Buffalo Wild Wings in Algonquin, General Manager Dave Dekker said his restaurant has seen about 20 to 25 percent more people during this hockey season compared to last.

“All in all [the streak] has definitely been good for business,”

Blackhawks have had several close calls • MUSICK Continued from page C1 How about Feb. 2, when the Calgary Flames scored with 35 seconds remaining in the third period to seize a 3-2 lead against the Hawks?

That would have ended the streak, except for the fact that Jonathan Toews tied the game with 2.3 seconds to go, and the Hawks went on to win in a shootout.

Or what about Feb. 25, when the Edmonton Oilers carried a 2-1 lead into the third period only to see Marian Hossa and the Hawks rally for an overtime win?

The most recent (and most exciting) comeback happened Sunday in Detroit, when Patrick Kane erased a one-goal deficit with 2:02 remaining and toyed with Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard in the shootout round to deliver the win.

It all works together.

The Hawks play well. They win games. They gain confidence.

The more confidence that the Hawks gain, the easier it is to play

well and win games, which in turn leads to more confidence. On and on it goes.

Salvagio knows the mindset. He has enjoyed the Hawks’ point streak from afar.

“To win 22 games, the whole team has to believe they’re not losing,” Salvagio said. “If someone gets close to them, then it’s [a question of], ‘Who’s going to be the hero?’

“Because they’re going to win.

That’s how the Blackhawks are feeling right now. They know they’re going to win.”

Of course, Hawks players can’t say such things out loud.

That would seem arrogant. It’s better to play dumb and offer a surprised shrug: Gee, we won again?

I think the Hawks know exactly how dominant they are.

The rest of us can shrug in amazement. Because a streak like this is tough.

Yet it’s going to end.

I don’t know how and I don’t know when, but I do know it can’t last forever.

It happened to the Connecticut

women (90 consecutive wins) and the UCLA men (88) in college basketball. It happened to the Los Angeles Lakers (33) and baseball’s New York Giants (26) and the New England Patriots (21).

It will happen to the Hawks. And it will be a bummer.

Salvagio remembers what his locker room felt like after the streak ended in Dallas.

“There was no music, no beers, nothing,” Salvagio said. “It was just silent.”

But do you know what?

Even though their streak ended, the Sockers kept rolling. They’re playing in the semifinals this weekend as they pursue another championship.

Pretty soon, the Hawks should know the feeling.

“All that really matters, to tell you the truth,” Salvagio said, “is if you’re holding the trophy at the end.”

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nist Tom Musick can be reached at tmusick@shawmedia.com and on Twitter @tcmusick.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Deshaun Thomas and Aaron Craft scored nine of Ohio State’s points in a decisive 11-2 run, leading the 14th-ranked Buckeyes past No. 2 Indiana 67-58 on Tuesday night.

Thomas finished with 18 points and Craft added 15 as the Buckeyes (22-7 overall, 12-5 Big Ten) won their fourth straight.

Indiana had big plans for Senior Night.

After clinching a share of its conference league title in 11 years with losses by Michigan State and Wisconsin on Sunday, the Hoosiers (25-5, 13-4) were trying to claim their first outright Big Ten crown since 1993. They will have another chance Sunday at No. 7 Michigan.

Cody Zeller scored 17 points and Christian Watford added 12 but the Hoosiers weren’t themselves.

No. 3 Duke 85, Virginia Tech 57: At Durham, N.C., Seth Curry scored 20 points in his final home game, and Duke pulled away to beat Virginia Tech.

Fellow senior Ryan Kelly added 18 points in his second straight strong performance since coming back from an injury for the Blue Devils (26-4, 13-4 Atlantic Coast Conference).

Erick Green scored 25 points on 10 of 19 shooting to lead Virginia Tech (13-17, 4-13), which hasn’t beaten a team in the upper half of the league standings all season.

No. 9 Kansas St. 79, TCU 68: At Manhattan, Kan., Angel Rodriguez had 21 points and 10 assists, and Shane Southwell and Martavious Irving both added 15 points as Kansas State(25-5, 14-3 Big East) beat TCU(10-20, 1-16).

With the Senior Night victory, the Wildcats stayed tied with No. 4 Kansas for first place in the Big 12 with one regular-season game to play.

No. 15 Marquette 60, Rutgers 54: At Piscataway, N.J., Jamil Wilson scored all 10 of his points in the second half, including the late 3-pointer that put Marquette(22-7, 13-4 Big East) ahead for good, and the Golden Eagles rallied for a victory over Rutgers(13-15, 4-13).

No. 24 Notre Dame 66, St. John’s 40: At South Bend, Ind., Jerian Grant had 21 points and eight assists, Eric Atkins added 15 points and Notre Dame held St. John’s to 18 percent shooting in the second half in a victory.

The Fighting Irish (23-7, 11-6 Big East) ended a three-game losing streak to the Red Storm (16-13, 8-9), who lost for the fifth time in six games.

No. 25 Memphis 56, UTEP 54: At El Paso, Texas, Chris Crawford scored 15 points and Adonis Thomas added 11 and Memphis(26-4, 15-0 CUSA) remained undefeated in Conference USA with a victory over UTEP(16-13, 9-6).

8SPORTS SHORTS Source says NIU AD leaving for East Carolina Northern Illinois athletic director Jeff Compher appears to be taking the same position at East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C. A source close to the situation told the Daily Chronicle that Compher has been hired by East Carolina as its new director of athletics, replacing Terry Holland, who retired earlier this year. The source was granted anonymity to avoid reprisal.

A report from WNCT-9 in Greenville also said Compher will be introduced at a 4 p.m. news conference today on campus.

Compher, 53, would oversee a program that is a member of Conference USA, but will join the Big East (as it’s currently known) in football in 2014. He has ties to the state as he spent 2000-04 as Western Carolina’s athletic director and worked in various positions at N.C. State for 13 years.

He was an assistant athletic director in Raleigh from 1986-92.

Multiple phone calls to Compher were not returned.

Competitive cheerleading not a sport, judge rules HARTFORD, Conn. – A U.S. District Court judge in Connecticut again ruled that competitive cheerleading, despite some upgrades, is not a sport, and said Quinnipiac University must remain under an injunction that requires the school to keep its women’s volleyball team.

Several volleyball players and their coach successfully sued the university in 2009 after it announced it would eliminate volleyball for budgetary reasons and replace it with a competitive cheer squad.

U.S. District Court Judge Stefan R. Underhill ruled in their favor, saying that competitive cheerleading had not developed enough to be considered a college sport for Title IX purposes, and he ordered the school to keep the volleyball team and come up with a compliance plan.

In his latest ruling Monday, Underhill said the additions of the cheer team, now called “acrobatics and tumbling,” and a women’s rugby team do not give the university’s female students competitive opportunities equal to those offered to male students, and he denied the school’s request to lift his previous injunction.

Title IX, in 1972, opened doors for girls and women by banning sex discrimination in all federally funded school programs, including sports.

Illini offensive line coach Bridge bolts for Purdue CHAMPAIGN – A person familiar with the decision said Illinois offensive line coach Jim Bridge is leaving just more than a month after he was hired.

Bridge is taking a job at Purdue, according to the person who was not authorized to publicly discuss the departure and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Tuesday.

Bridge was hired Jan. 23 by Illinois coach Tim Beckman. He will become an assistant on first-year Purdue coach Darrell Hazell’s staff.

Presidential pardon sought for boxer Johnson WASHINGTON – Lawmakers seeking a presidential pardon for Jack Johnson, the world’s first black heavyweight boxing champion imprisoned a century ago for his romantic relationships with white women, renewed their efforts on Tuesday. Sens.

Harry Reid, D-Nev., John McCain, R-Ariz., and William “Mo” Cowan, D-Mass., joined Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., to reintroduce a resolution urging President Barack Obama to pardon Johnson because he was wronged by a racially motivated conviction.

A similar resolution passed both houses of Congress in 2009, but Obama did not act on it. The Justice Department has told the bill’s backers its general policy is not to process posthumous pardon requests.

– Staff, wire reports

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CCM’s Casaletto, CLS’s Bigos honored by league CCM Tigers center Anthony Casaletto and Crystal Lake South left wing Jake Bigos were honored by the Illinois High School Hockey League recently as two of the top players in the Mikita West Division.

Casaletto, who was fifth in the division in scoring, received the MVP award. Bigos, who led the league in scoring, was voted Offensive Player of the Year.

Casaletto and the Tigers won their first-round game in the AHAI Blackhawk Cup Combined State Tournament and play Chicago Latin School at 5:45 p.m. Sunday at The Edge in Bensenville.

“I had no idea [about winJake ning MVP],” Casaletto said.

Bigos “I just wanted to keep playing and have fun my senior year. There’s a lot of good competition, it’s an honor to be chosen. It was a very good surprise.”

Casaletto is planning to play Tier II Junior hockey in Anthony the North American Hockey Casaletto League next year and either take college classes or get a job. Then, he would like to play college hockey.

“I’ll keep doing it as long as I can,” he said.

Casaletto, a senior at McHenry West, scored 45 goals and had 29 assists for the Tigers. His 74 points ranked fifth in the division. CCM draws players from Crystal Lake Central, Dundee-Crown and McHenry.

South was knocked out in the first round of the Blackhawk Cup Red State Tournament by Naperville North last week. Bigos scored 52 goals and had 42 assists for a division-best 94 points. Deerfield’s Michael Wiggemansen was second with 90.

“It’s a huge honor, especially since this is my last year playing hockey,” said Bigos, who will attend NCAA Division II Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Ind. on a baseball scholarship.

Bigos has played hockey since he was 3 or 4 years old and was one of the fastest players in Mikita West.

“Both my parents were fast when they played sports,” Bigos said. “I think that speed pretty much works for both hockey and baseball.”

Bigos, a left-handed hitter, was a North-

PREP ZONE Joe Stevenson west Herald All-Area honorable-mention selection last year. He will move from left field to center this season for the Gators, his natural position. Saint Joseph’s recruited Bigos as a player it wanted to play center field.

SCC changes: Marian Central athletic director Mike McGovern said the Suburban Christian Conference will be voting on changes for its two divisions this week.

In the years since the 14-member league was formed, it has operated with divisions that shifted according to the success of the teams.

McGovern said the SCC will vote, either today or Thursday, to align the conference by enrollment. This should help Marian as far as travel because the larger schools are the closer ones to Woodstock.

“We would be in the bigger division, which would alleviate some of our travel burdens and help us out quite a bit,” McGovern said. “We’ve been working on that for a couple years.”

Cy-like: Retiring Jacobs boys basketball coach Jim Hinkle felt a little bit like Cy Young regarding one aspect of his career.

Young pitched from 1890 to 1911 and finished with the most wins (511) in major league history.

Young also was stuck with the most losses (316). Hinkle, an Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Famer, finished his 49-year with a record of 543-537.

“I think I hold the record for the most losses of anyone in the Hall of Fame,” said the ever self-deprecating Hinkle.

Hinkle was 464-427 in high school games, his seasons at Elgin Community College account for the rest of the seasons.

He was 269-215 in 17 seasons at Jacobs and 137-88 in Fox Valley Conference games at Jacobs. He also is 190-129 in FVC games over 24 years between Crown, Dundee-Crown and Jacobs.

• Joe Stevenson is a senior sports writer for the Northwest Herald. He can be reached by email at joestevenson@shawmedia.com.

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Corban Murphy and his Crystal Lake Central teammates will face Boylan in the Class 4A DeKalb Sectional semifinals Thursday instead of today after snow postponed Tuesday’s other semifinal game.

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Woodstock, CLC games pushed back NORTHWEST HERALD Tuesday’s heavy snowfall affected the sectional tournament schedule for both of the area’s remaining teams in the boys basketball postseason.

Woodstock’s game against Rockford Lutheran, sched-

• WOODSTOCK Continued from page C1 “I’m having a lot of fun,” Stoneking said. “This is the most fun season of basketball I’ve played in my whole life.

Playing with these seniors has been a blast.”

Stoneking’s teammates see a different person too.

“He was really hungry in the offseason and put some things behind him,” Turner said. “He’s been a big help to us.”

The Streaks had Turner,

a four-year varsity player, to lead the way. Seniors Brad Kaufmann and Andy Buhrow can hurt teams from the outside and other players fit their roles well. Stoneking was the piece they most needed.

“He has lots of positive attitude, he’s fun to be around,” Turner said. “He’s a very enjoyable guy who likes to joke around. He’s matured a lot.”

Baker will meet with Stoneking and his mother after the season to discuss college plans. The coach

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The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the separation agreement has not yet been finalized. That is likely to happen by the end of the week.

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The Big East’s stash of cash has built up in recent years through a combination of exit fees, entry fees and money the league’s members earned in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Since 2011, the Big East has lost 16 schools that were either members or dropped out before playing a game. That figure includes the seven Catholic basketball schools.

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“I’ve become more mature,” Stoneking said. “I’m not taking things I do wrong on the court so seriously now. If I shoot a bad shot or get one blocked, I just go and play defense and try to get the ball back. I’m really glad I can give us a presence inside.

It helps our shooters out a lot to have someone the other team has to respect in the paint.”

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Torre: MLB examines expanded replay for ’14

By DAVE SKRETTA The Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. – Major League Baseball intends to expand the use of instant replay for the 2014 season and will be studying over the course of this year which calls to review and how to do it.

Joe Torre, an MLB executive vice president, said Tuesday that league officials plan to visit Miami during the World Baseball Classic and various spring training sites to examine camera angles and other factors that will help them develop a plan.

“We’re going to increase replay next year. We just don’t know how we’re going to go about it yet,” Torre said before managing the U.S. team for the World Baseball Classic in an exhibition against th White Sox. “I know we’re using a number of venues to see what make sense,” Torre said, “and it’s really making sense with the rhythm of the game as a priority.”

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Joe Torre, manager of the U.S. team for the World Baseball Classic and an MLB executive vice president, said baseball intends to expand the use of instant replay for the 2014 season.

Commissioner Bud Selig has said he wants to add video reviews for trapped balls and fair-or-foul calls, but league officials also are considering whether it makes sense to review close plays on basepaths – forceouts and tags, for exam-

ple – and other controversial calls.

Torre said technology could help dictate how widely instant replay is expanded.

During tests last year at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field, MLB experimented with the Hawk-Eye animation system that is used to judge line calls in tennis, and the TrackMan radar software used by the PGA Tour for swing and ball flight analysis.

League executives also will be considering ways to implement wider review, such as giving the managers the option of challenging a call. A similar arrangement is used in the NFL, where coaches can throw a red challenge flag and have referees review whatever video is available.

“I don’t think it would be a pure challenge system,” Torre said. “We’ve stayed away from that being part of the game. The manager already makes so many decisions, and to drop another rock or two in his pocket, I think it’s a little bit much.”

ROCKIES 6, CUBS 3

Helton helps Rockies top Cubs The ASSOCIATED PRESS SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Jeff Francis is way ahead of schedule for the start of the Colorado Rockies’ season. Todd Helton could use a some more good atbats.

Francis pitched four shutout inning Tuesday and Helton had his first hit and RBI as the Rockies beat the Cubs 6-3 to snap a three-game losing streak.

“I threw a couple of nice curveballs early and then was able to speed it up later in the count, and that worked very well,” said Francis who has not allowed a run and only six hits in nine innings. “Now I can work on some other pitches in my other starts.”

Helton, a .320 hitter who was limited to 69 games and a career-low .238 average while fighting hip problems last season, gave Colorado a-1-0 lead in the first with an opposite-field ground-rule double. It was only his second spring game and third at-bat. Helton grounded

out sharply to the pitcher in his other at-bat. His timing at the plate looked off.

The only hit Francis gave up was bloop single to Cubs starter Scott Feldman, who signed as a free agent with the Cubs after six-plus seasons with the Texas Rangers.

Feldman, Todd expected to be Helton in the Cubs’ rotation, gave up four runs and six hits while facing 13 batters in a little over two innings.

The results were not what Feldman hoped for in his second spring game, but he wasn’t discouraged.

“If you’re going to have a game like today, it’s best that it comes in the spring,” he said.

“Spring is the time you work things out. I’m going to get two or three more starts so I’m just going to go out there and hone the things I do. I’m very hopeful.”

Edwin Maysonet hit an inside the park homer for the Cubs in the fifth, and non-roster invitee infielder Brad Nelson added a solo shot in the ninth, his second of the spring.

Wilin Rosario hit his first home run, a two-run shot in the third. Colorado had 12 hits including two by Kent Matthes.

Notes: Both teams will be represented in the World Baseball Classic. Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is with Team Italy, and Carlos Gonzalez, Jhoulys Chacin and Ramon Hernandez are with Venzeula.

In addition, three Cubs minor leaguers are on WBC rosters, representing Spain, Australia and Chinese-Taipei. ... Colorado signed 27-year-old right-hander Bobby Cassevah to a minor league contract and brought him to camp. Cassevah played on three levels with the Angels’ organization in 2012, including four games with the Angels. ...

The 39 games the Cubs are playing match the club record set in their first year season in Arizona in 1952.

Kube led NIU in tackles as senior • KUBE Continued from page C1 The Bears finally offered Davis a contract in 2005, signing him as a cornerback before he transitioned to wide receiver.

“It’s an uphill battle,” Davis said Tuesday. “Arena football’s not the same game. It’s football, but it’s totally different.”

Davis, who spent two years with the Bears and a third with the Lions before being signed and waived by the Bears last year, said AFL players often struggle with making the move to the NFL simply because of how the business of the game works. While AFL players may have the talent to play at the highest level, the fact many of them went undrafted out of college makes sticking in the league difficult.

To do so, Davis said he had to be flexible, accepting whatever role teams wanted him to play. Like Kube, Davis entered the league hoping to prove scouts wrong. But even after putting up big numbers in San Jose, Davis learned first-hand how difficult moving up can be.

“Just getting into a training camp is only part of the battle,” Davis said. “As a free agent, (an NFL team) doesn’t owe you anything where on the other side, they’ve drafted a guy or paid a guy to come in and you may be better than that guy. But they’re going to give that guy ample opportunity to be successful because he was drafted.

“So it’s difficult when you

try to make that jump to the NFL just to get past that stigma of being an Arena League football player. But you can’t look at yourself that way.”

Kube will try to make the jump while transitioning back to defensive back, a position he earned freshman All-American honors at in college before being moved to linebacker by former Huskies’ coach Jerry Kill.

He led the Huskies with 81 tackles his senior year, finishing at 228 pounds. He has trimmed down to 213 and spent the past two years working to keep his pro football hopes alive, shifting back to defensive back and “jack back”, a hybrid linebacker position that, in the AFL, cannot rush the passer or drop back in coverage, but that instead plays underneath.

Kube’s versatility is among the reasons, he believes, why the Rush signed him. He’s hoping with a solid camp he can join the ranks of AFL players who graduate to the game’s top level. It’s a progression Rush officials understand players who sign with the team are looking to make.

“We want Chicago to be the place where players can come in and use the AFL as a gateway to the NFL,” Rush Director of Player Personnel Scott Bailey said in a Yahoo! Sports story last year. “The talent in the AFL, in my opinion, is as high as it’s ever been. It is a league designed for young talent, and I think we will see more and more AFL players signing NFL contracts in the future.”

In the past, scouts have questioned his speed. Kube believes they are misinformed.

At Northwestern’s pro day last year, Kube ran a 4.46 second 40-yard dash and a 6.50 in the three-cone drill, times that would have put him among the top performers at this year’s NFL Combine.

Kube said he was invited to participate in a regional combine Sunday, but declined, insisting he didn’t want to waste his time only to be told scouts needed more film on him. With the Rush, he hopes to build on what he showed at safety as an NIU redshirt freshman.

The Rush open the season on March 23 against the Iowa Barnstormers, but will travel to San Jose to open their preseason schedule on Thursday. Kube hopes to use training camp and the exhibition schedule to get work at defensive back. He said he’s playing with some anger, refusing to accept the scouting report that’s been written about him.

For Kube, who co-founded Elite 7 training center in Lake Barrington, making the Rush roster would be a big first step.

But he hopes it won’t be his last.

“I’m happy that I’m here, but I’m not satisfied. I’m not content at all,” Kube said. “Obviously, I’ve still got a week and a half left of (training) camp, I’ve still got to make the team and I still have to compete my tail end off, but I’ve got a lot of incentive to do that and there’s no other way for me to go about than to go as hard as I can every single play.”

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Team USA catcher Joe Mauer tags out the White Sox’s Dayan Viciedo trying to score from second on a single by Gordon Beckham in the fourth inning of an exhibition game Tuesday in Glendale, Ariz. The teams tied, 4-4.

WHITE SOX 4, USA 4

U.S. plays Sox to tie; Teixeira lost to injury

By DAVE SKRETTA The Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. – The U.S. team played the White Sox to a draw Tuesday.

The afternoon probably felt like a loss.

In its first of two exhibition games before the World Baseball Classic, manager Joe Torre’s team fell into a four-run hole through five innings and needed three RBIs

by Giancarlo Stanton and a run-scoring triple by David Wright to forge a 4-4 tie in a game called after nine innings.

But the game itself proved to be almost secondary to what happened before it, when Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira strained his right forearm and had to pull out of the tournament.

“He had gone into the cage to hit off the tee. I think he took about three or four, just light swings as he was starting to get loose,” Torre said afterward. “It was just a freak thing.”

X-rays were negative, and Teixeira was headed back to New York City, where the Yankees said he will be evaluated Wednesday by team Dr. Christopher Ahmad and Dr. Melvin Rosenwasser.

His loss leaves the U.S. team scrambling for another first baseman, and Torre said he wasn’t sure whether a replacement will be on hand for an exhibition game Wednesday against Colorado.

The U.S. opens the Pool D play Friday night against Mexico.

“We’re just taking names,” Torre said. “But again, Tex was a switch hitter, which was ideal for us, and left-handed wise, we have a couple switch hitters and (Joe) Mauer. Otherwise, we’re pretty lopsided right-handed. So we’re going to have to see what’s the best bet for us.”

Paul Konerko may have made a strong case for consideration, going 3 for 3 and driving in a run for the Sox. Gordon Beckham also went 3 for 3 with an RBI. The Rangers’ Derek Holland, who will start for the U.S. on Sunday against Canada, allowed a run on four hits in three innings. He struck out three without issuing a walk.

“Felt good. Felt real good,” Holland said. “First time working with Mauer was a little different. I’m used to working with our guys. ... They got a couple hits here and there, but overall, I think it was a good job.”

The Padres’ Luke Gregerson relieved Holland and gave up another run in the fourth, and Royals left-hander Tim Collins ran into even more trouble in the fifth.

He allowed lead-off singles to Dewayne Wise and Ramirez, and then watched his team flub a run down between first and second base to leave runners on the corners.

Connor Gillaspie hit a long fly ball that left fielder Shane

Victorino couldn’t catch over his shoulder at the warning track, and it bounced over the wall for a run-scoring groundrule double. Konerko followed with a base hit that gave the Sox a 4-0 lead.

The Americans finally answered in the sixth, when Wright hit his run-scoring triple and Stanton added a sacrifice fly. They then pulled even in the eighth on two-out singles by Ryan Braun and J.P. Arencibia and a two-run double by Stanton, the Marlins’ All-Star outfielder.

Braun wound up 3 for 4 and scored two runs.

Right-hander Gavin Floyd got the start for the Sox and allowed two hits and a walk in 22/3 scoreless innings, and said it was an honor to face the American team.

“They have a great lineup.

All these teams should have great lineups,” Floyd said.

“Ultimately, you try not to think about that. To be thrown in the mix that early, I kind of liked that. I like the challenge.

You just try to ignore it.”

Notes: Torre firmed up his starters for Pool D play Tuesday. R.A. Dickey will pitch the opener against Mexico and Ryan Vogelsong will pitch Saturday against Italy, followed

by Holland on Sunday. ... Ben Zobrist started at 1B for the U.S. in place of Teixeira before moving to 3B and RF later in the game. ... Right-hander Matt Lindstrom and lefty Scott Snodgress each allowed two runs for the Sox.

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ON THE FRINGE Doug Ferguson DORAL, Fla. – The statement released by his handlers was almost as bad as the kid’s decision to walk out on the tournament.

It was the first big mistake of his career, at a time when the golf world was enthralled by such a young talent. He was criticized by the press and by his peers for his selfish behavior, though there was hope that he at least would learn from his mistake.

This was Tiger Woods, 1996.

In his fourth straight PGA Tour event since turning pro, the 20-yearold Woods effectively locked up a spot on tour with his tie for third in the B.C. Open. The next week he had another sponsor’s exemption to the Buick Challenge. Woods showed up at Callaway Gardens before abruptly leaving town, and IMG released a statement that he was exhausted. It looked even worse when Woods didn’t even stick around for the Fred Haskins Award dinner to honor him as college player of the year.

Eleven days later, Woods won in Las Vegas and all was forgotten.

That’s the best way out for Rory McIlroy. Good golf goes a long way.

McIlroy laid the foundation for seeking forgiveness in a 25-minute telephone interview Sunday night with Sports Illustrated. He said what everyone else suspected: It was frustration over his game and not pain from his wisdom tooth that led him to walk out on the Honda Classic just eight holes into his second round. He was 7-over-par, and with his second shot in the water on No. 18, it was about to get worse.

So he turned in his scorecard and bolted for the parking lot.

“What I should have done is take my drop, chip it on, try to make a 5 and play my hardest on the back nine, even if I shot 85,” McIlroy told the magazine. “What I did was not good for the tournament, not good for the kids and the fans who were out there watching me. It was not the right thing to do.”

Expect to hear much of the same when he speaks today at Doral.

He was practicing at The Bear’s Club just hours after he withdrew from the Honda Classic. Ernie Els saw him “practicing his tail off” all weekend, and then McIlroy played Monday afternoon in the Pro-Member tournament at Seminole. They spoke privately. That’s all the Big Easy would share.

“We’ll see what he says tomorrow,” Els said.

It really doesn’t matter.

Most reasonable people know by now that Boy Wonder made a boyish blunder. Jack Nicklaus weighed

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Tuesday’s Games Blackhawks 5, Minnesota 3 Columbus 4, Edmonton 3, SO Tampa Bay 5, New Jersey 2 N.Y. Islanders 6, Montreal 3 Washington 4, Boston 3, OT Carolina 4, Buffalo 3 N.Y. Rangers 4, Philadelphia 2 Florida 4, Winnipeg 1 Detroit 2, Colorado 1 San Jose at Vancouver, (n) St. Louis at Los Angeles, (n) Today’s Games Colorado at Blackhawks, 7 p.m.

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Second Period–None.

Third Period–6, Minnesota, Suter 1 (Heatley, Koivu), 3:10 (pp). 7, Minnesota, Brodziak 3 (Mitchell, Rupp), 10:32. 8, Chicago, Kane 12 (Sharp, Bolland), 11:33.

Shots on Goal–Minnesota 6-4-13–23.

Chicago 17-11-4–32.

Power-play opportunities–Minnesota 1 of 2; Chicago 0 of 3.

Goalies–Minnesota, Backstrom 9-6-2 (17 shots-13 saves), Kuemper (0:00 second, 15-14). Chicago, Crawford 11-0-3 (23-20).

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Rory McIlroy said he was wrong to walk off the course in the middle of his round Friday in the Honda Classic. in by saying if only McIlroy had waited five more minutes, he would have thought the better of leaving.

There’s nothing McIlroy can do to change that now, and nothing he can say that will change anyone’s opinion.

“When it comes to being where he’s at, you’ve got to maybe think a little bit more than two minutes,” Els said. “In a couple of years’ time, he won’t even think about this or talk about this. If he wins this week, it will be the last thing we talk about. It will be history, and that’s what it should be. It’s something that’s happened and we should move on from that. He’s a great kid. He’s a great player. And if he admits he’s made a mistake, then that’s that, and let’s move on.”

The 23-year-old from Northern Ireland won his second major last year, captured the money title on the two biggest tours, swept all the important awards and established himself as No. 1 in the world. He also signed a big deal with Nike said to be worth upward of $20 million a year. And he was eager to prove it.

McIlroy noticed a flaw in his swing when he watched the first Nike commercial he made with Woods. There are questions about how well he is adjusting to the driver and the golf ball, even though his bad play the last two tournaments was attributed to his iron game.

He told Sports Illustrated he needed to be more like Woods.

“He might be the best athlete ever in terms of his ability to grind it out,” McIlroy said. “I could have a bit more of that, if I’m honest.”

Honesty has rarely been a problem for McIlroy.

He was probably too honest when he told three reporters who followed him to his car that he was “not in a good place mentally.”

When he blew a four-shot lead in the final round of the 2011 Masters with an 80, he stood in the locker room and took every question about

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his epic meltdown. He was honest on Twitter when he lashed out at a TV reporter who questioned McIlroy’s caddie, referring to the reporter as a failed player and telling him to “shut up.”

Justin Rose knows about expectations.

He was 17 when he tied for fourth in the 1998 British Open at Royal Birkdale, turned pro a week later and missed the cut in his first 21 cuts as a pro. He later realized that fans didn’t care as much about his results as he thought they did.

He worked his way out of the slump eventually and now is No. 5 in the world.

“I guess you can play your way out of trouble a lot quicker when you’re No. 1 in the world,” Rose said. “Facing a little bit of pressure and expectation that’s on Rory right now, he has the skill set and the talent to possibly turn it around a lot quicker.”

The sooner the better.

McIlroy has played only 80 holes in three tournaments this year – a missed cut, a first-round loss in the Match Play Championship, and a withdrawal. He has gone through rough patches before. It was only 10 months ago that he missed four cuts in five tournaments. His shoulders sagged. He threw a few clubs.

But he never walked off the course without finishing, and that makes you wonder if his psyche is really that fragile.

He has two more tournaments on his schedule before the Masters, and the good news about Doral is that it’s a World Golf Championship with no cut. McIlroy is guaranteed four rounds for the first time this year. The first step is his press conference today.

For McIlroy, honesty will go a long way toward putting this behind him.

Winning will go even further.

• Doug Ferguson covers golf for The Associated Press.

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WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF Blackhawks 23 20 0 3 43 75 Detroit 23 11 8 4 26 63 St. Louis 21 11 8 2 24 60 Nashville 23 9 9 5 23 47 Columbus 23 7 12 4 18 53 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF Vancouver 21 11 6 4 26 61 Minnesota 22 11 9 2 24 52 Edmonton 22 8 9 5 21 54 Calgary 20 8 8 4 20 57 Colorado 21 8 9 4 20 51 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF Anaheim 21 15 3 3 33 75 Phoenix 22 11 8 3 25 67 Dallas 22 11 9 2 24 61 Los Angeles 20 11 7 2 24 54 San Jose 20 10 6 4 24 47 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Pittsburgh 23 15 8 0 30 81 New Jersey 23 10 8 5 25 56 N.Y. Rangers 21 11 8 2 24 55 Philadelphia 24 11 12 1 23 68 N.Y. Islanders 23 10 11 2 22 70 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF Montreal 23 14 5 4 32 71 Boston 20 14 3 3 31 60 Ottawa 23 12 7 4 28 52 Toronto 23 14 9 0 28 68 Buffalo 24 9 13 2 20 63 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF Carolina 22 13 8 1 27 67 Tampa Bay 23 10 12 1 21 81 Winnipeg 22 10 11 1 21 56 Florida 23 7 11 5 19 59 Washington 21 9 11 1 19 59

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EASTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L Pct Indiana 38 22 .633 Bulls 34 26 .567 Milwaukee 30 28 .517 Detroit 23 39 .371 Cleveland 20 40 .333 Atlantic Division W L Pct New York 36 21 .632 Brooklyn 34 26 .567 Boston 32 27 .542 Philadelphia 23 36 .390 Toronto 23 38 .377 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 44 14 .759 Atlanta 33 26 .559 Washington 19 39 .328 Orlando 17 44 .279 Charlotte 13 47 .217 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 47 14 .770 Memphis 39 19 .672 Houston 33 28 .541 Dallas 26 33 .441 New Orleans 21 40 .344 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 43 16 .729 Denver 39 22 .639 Utah 32 28 .533 Portland 28 31 .475 Minnesota 20 37 .351 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers 43 19 .694 Golden State 34 27 .557 L.A. Lakers 30 30 .500 Phoenix 21 39 .350 Sacramento 21 40 .344

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Tuesday’s Games Boston 109, Philadelphia 101 L.A. Lakers at Oklahoma City, (n) Denver at Sacramento, (n) Today’s Games Bulls at San Antonio, 8 p.m.

Utah at Cleveland, 6 p.m.

Brooklyn at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Boston at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.

New York at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Orlando at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

Portland at Memphis, 7 p.m.

Washington at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Houston at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Toronto at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Sacramento at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

Milwaukee at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

MEN’S COLLEGE AP TOP 25 FARED Tuesday 1. Gonzaga (29-2) did not play. Next: WCC semifinals, Saturday.

2. Indiana (25-5) lost to No. 14 Ohio State 67-58. Next: at No. 7 Michigan, Sunday.

3. Duke (26-4) beat Virginia Tech 85-57.

Next: at North Carolina, Saturday.

4. Kansas (26-4) did not play. Next: at Baylor, Saturday.

5. Georgetown (23-4) did not play.

Next: at Villanova, Wednesday.

6. Miami (23-5) did not play. Next: vs.

Georgia Tech, Wednesday.

7. Michigan (24-5) did not play. Next: at Purdue, Wednesday.

8. Louisville (25-5) did not play. Next: vs. No. 24 Notre Dame, Saturday.

9. Kansas State (25-5) beat TCU 79-68. Next: at No. 13 Oklahoma State,

Saturday.

10. Michigan State (22-7) did not play.

Next: vs. No. 22 Wisconsin, Thursday.

11. Florida (23-5) did not play. Next: vs.

Vanderbilt, Wednesday.

12. New Mexico (25-4) did not play.

Next: at Nevada, Wednesday.

13. Oklahoma State (22-6) did not play.

Next: at Iowa State, Wednesday.

14. Ohio State (22-7) beat No. 2 Indiana 67-58. Next: vs. Illinois, Sunday.

15. Marquette (22-7) beat Rutgers 6054. Next: at St. John’s, Saturday.

16. Saint Louis (23-5) did not play.

Next: at Xavier, Wednesday.

17. Syracuse (22-7) did not play. Next: vs. DePaul, Wednesday.

18. Arizona (23-6) did not play. Next: vs. Arizona State, Saturday.

19. Oregon (23-6) did not play. Next: at Colorado, Thursday.

20. Pittsburgh (23-7) did not play. Next: at DePaul, Saturday.

21. VCU (23-6) did not play. Next: vs.

Richmond, Wednesday.

22. Wisconsin (20-9) did not play. Next: at No. 10 Michigan State, Thursday.

23. UCLA (22-7) did not play. Next: at Washington State, Wednesday.

24. Notre Dame (23-7) beat St. John’s 66-40. Next: at No. 8 Louisville, Saturday.

25. Memphis (26-4) beat UTEP 56-54.

Next: vs. UAB, Saturday.

MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT At Scottrade Center St. Louis First Round Thursday Bradley vs. Drake, 6:05 p.m.

Missouri State vs. Southern Illinois, 8:35 p.m.

Quarterfinals Friday Creighton vs. Bradley-Drake winner, 12:05 p.m.

Evansville vs. Indiana State, 2:35 p.m.

Wichita State vs. Missouri StateSouthern Illinois, 6:05 p.m.

Northern Iowa vs. Illinois State, 8:35 p.m.

Semifinals Saturday Creighton–Bradley-Drake winner vs.

Evansville-Indiana State winner, 1:35 p.m.

Wichita State–Missouri State-Southern Illinois winner vs. Northern Iowa-Illinois State, 4:05 p.m.

Championship Sunday Semifinal winners, 1:05 p.m.

OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT At Municipal Auditorium Nashville, Tenn.

First Round Today Morehead State vs. UT Martin, 6 p.m.

Southeast Missouri vs. Eastern Illinois, 8 p.m.

Second Round Thursday Tennessee State vs. Morehead StateUT Martin winner, 6 p.m.

Eastern Kentucky vs. Southeast Missouri-Eastern Illinois winner, 8 p.m.

Semifinals Friday Belmont vs. Tennessee State–Morehead State-UT Martin winner, 6 p.m.

Murray State vs. Eastern Kentucky– Southeast Missouri-Eastern Illinois winner, 8 p.m.

Championship Saturday Semifinal winners, 6 p.m.

SUMMIT LEAGUE TOURNAMENT At Sioux Falls Arena Sioux Falls, S.D. First Round Saturday South Dakota State vs. IUPUI, 6 p.m.

Western Illinois vs. South Dakota, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday Oakland vs. IPFW, 6 p.m.

North Dakota State vs. UMKC, 8:30 p.m.

Semifinals Monday South Dakota State-IUPUI winner vs.

Oakland-IPFW winner, 6 p.m.

Western Illinois-South Dakota winner vs. North Dakota State-UMKC winner, 8:30 p.m.

Championship Tuesday, March 12 Semifinal winners, 8 p.m.

HORIZON LEAGUE TOURNAMENT First Round Tuesday Youngstown State 62, Loyola Chicago 60 Green Bay 62, Milwaukee 46 Illinois-Chicago 82, Cleveland State 59 At The Athletics-Recreation Center Valparaiso, Ind. Second Round Friday Wright St. vs. Youngstown St., 5 p.m.

Green Bay vs. Illinois-Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

Semifinals Saturday Detroit vs. Wright State–Youngstown State winner, 5 p.m.

Valparaiso vs. Green Bay–IllinoisChicago winner, 7:30 p.m.

At Higher-Seeded Team Championship Tuesday, March 12 Semifinal winners, 8 p.m.

COLONIAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENT At Richmond Coliseum Richmond, Va. First Round Saturday George Mason vs. Drexel, 2:30 p.m.

Delaware vs. Hofstra, 5 p.m.

James Madison vs. William & Mary, 7:30 p.m.

Semifinals Sunday Northeastern vs. George Mason-Drexel winner, 1 p.m.

Delaware-Hofstra winner vs. James Madison-William & Mary winner, 3:30 p.m.

Championship Monday Semifinal winners, 6 p.m.

TUESDAY’S SCORES MIDWEST Akron 72, Miami (Ohio) 58 Ball St. 89, W. Michigan 85 Cent. Michigan 61, E. Michigan 59 Iowa 63, Illinois 55 Kansas St. 79, TCU 68 Kent St. 69, Bowling Green 61 Missouri 93, Arkansas 63 Notre Dame 66, St. John’s 40 Toledo 70, N. Illinois 46 EAST Marquette 60, Rutgers 54 Ohio 72, Buffalo 69 Providence 76, Seton Hall 66 SOUTH Boston College 68, Clemson 61 Duke 85, Virginia Tech 57 Marshall 88, Southern Miss. 84

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5 p.m.: DePaul at Syracuse, WCUU, AM-670 6 p.m.: North Carolina at Maryland, ESPN 6 p.m.: Georgetown at Villanova, ESPN2 6 p.m.: Oklahoma State at Iowa State, ESPNU 6 p.m.: Michigan at Purdue, BTN 8 p.m.: West Virginia at Oklahoma, ESPN2 8 p.m.: Connecticut at South Florida, ESPNU 8 p.m.: Minnesota at Nebraska, BTN 10 p.m.: Stanford at California, ESPN2

NHL BLACKHAWKS 7 p.m.: Colorado at Blackhawks, NBCSN, AM-720

NBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m.: Bulls at San Antonio, CSN, ESPN, AM-1000

BASEBALL 4 a.m.: World Baseball Classic, first round, Japan vs.

Cuba, MLBN

SOCCER

CYCLING 3:30 p.m.: Paris-Nice, stage 3, NBCSN (same-day tape)

1:30 p.m.: UEFA Champions League, Juventus vs. Celtic, FSN 7 p.m.: UEFA Champions League, Valencia at Paris SaintGermain, FSN (same-day tape)

BASEBALL

GOLF WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS CADILLAC CHAMPIONSHIP

PGA TOUR

MLB SPRING TRAINING

PUERTO RICO OPEN

Tuesday’s Games Colorado 6, Cubs 3 Toronto 6, Baltimore 6, tie, 10 innings Washington 7, Houston 1 Tampa Bay 8, Minnesota 5 Cleveland 4, San Francisco 3 San Diego 7, L.A. Dodgers 3 L.A. Angels 6, Cincinnati 4 Kansas City 8, Oakland 2 Atlanta 2, N.Y. Yankees 0 Today’s Games Cubs vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 2:05 p.m.

Toronto vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Miami vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Washington vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 12:35 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 2:05 p.m.

Milwaukee vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 2:05 p.m.

Kansas City vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 2:10 p.m.

Site: Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.

Schedule: Thursday-Sunday.

Course: Trump International Golf Club-Puerto Rico (7,506 yards, par 72).

Purse: $3.5 million. Winner’s share: $630,000.

Television: Golf Channel (Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Friday, 12:30-2:30 a.m., 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 12:30-2:30 a.m., 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2-4 a.m., 6:309:30 p.m.; Monday, 2-4 a.m.).

Last year: George McNeill birdied the last three holes for a two-stroke victory over Japan’s Ryo Ishikawa.

Last week: Michael Thompson won the Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., for his first PGA Tour title.

Geoff Ogilvy was second, two strokes back.

Notes: Patrick Cantlay is coming off a victory Sunday in the Web.com Tour’s Colombia Championship. The 20-year-old former UCLA player became the secondyoungest winner in Web.com Tour history. ... Michael Bradley won the tournament in 2009 and 2011. ... South Korea’s Si Woo Kim is playing on a sponsor exemption.

The 17-year-old Kim earned a tour card at the qualifying tournament, but won’t become a full tour member until he turns 18 in June. He missed the cut at Pebble Beach in his lone start of the year. ...

Three-time tour winner Camilo Villegas is making his first appearance in the event.

Site: Doral, Fla. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday.

Course: TPC Blue Monster at Doral (7,334 yards, par 72).

Purse: $8.75 million. Winner’s share: $1,575,000.

Television: Golf Channel (ThursdayFriday, 1-5 p.m., 7:30-11:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m., 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.) and NBC (Saturday, 1-5 p.m.; Sunday, 2-6 p.m.).

Last year: England’s Justin Rose won his first World Golf Championships title, beating Bubba Watson by a stroke. Tiger Woods withdrew after 11 holes in the final round because of soreness in his left Achilles tendon.

Last week: Michael Thompson won the Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens for his first PGA Tour title. Geoff Ogilvy was second, two strokes back. ... Dawie Van Der Walt won the Tshwane Open in his native South Africa for his first European Tour title.

Notes: Woods has won the event six times — in 1999 at Valderrama in Spain, 2002 at Mount Juliet in Ireland, 2003 at Capital City in Atlanta, 2005 at Harding Park in San Francisco, 2006 at The Grove in England and 2007 at Doral. He also won regular tour events at Doral in 2004 and 2006. Woods tied for 37th last week in the Honda Classic, closing with a 74. He won the Farmers Insurance Open in January for his 75th PGA Tour title. ... Top-ranked Rory McIlroy walked off the course in the middle of his second round at the Honda Classic. He told three reporters who followed him that he was “not in a good place mentally.” An hour later, his management company said he couldn’t concentrate because of a sore wisdom tooth. In his only other events this year, he missed the cut in Abu Dhabi and lost in the first round of the Match Play Championship. ... Phil Mickelson won in 2009.

He won the Phoenix Open last month for his 41st PGA Tour title. ... Matt Kuchar won the first WGC event of the season, beating Hunter Mahan two weeks ago in the final of the Match Play Championship. ... The Tampa Bay Championship is next week, followed by the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Houston Open and the Masters. ... The European Tour will be in India next week for the Avantha Masters.

Site: Santiago, Chile.

Schedule: Thursday-Sunday.

Course: Prince of Wales Country Club (6,903 yards, par 72).

Purse: $650,000. Winner’s share: $117,000.

Television: None.

Last year: Paul Haley II won the inaugural event in his third tour start.

Last week: Patrick Cantlay won the Colombia Championship, finishing at a tournament-record 18 under for a fourstroke victory. The 20-year-old former UCLA player became the second-youngest winner in Web.com Tour history.

Notes: The tournament is the third of the season. Kevin Foley won the Panama Claro Championship two weeks ago. ... The tour is off next week. Play will resume March 21-24 with the Louisiana Open.

LPGA TOUR

OTHER TOURNAMENTS

Next event: LPGA Founders Cup, March 14-17, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Wildfire Golf Club, Phoenix.

Last week: Stacy Lewis won the HSBC Women’s Champions in Singapore for her sixth LPGA Tour title. South Korea’s Na Yeon Choi was second, a stroke back.

WEB.COM TOUR CHILE CLASSIC

MEN ASIAN TOUR: SAIL-SBI Open, Wednesday-Saturday, Delhi Golf Club, New Delhi.

Online: www.asiantour.com. eGOLF PROFESSIONAL TOUR: Irish Creek Classic, Wednesday-Saturday, The Club at Irish Creek, Kannapolis, N.C. Online: www.egolfprofessionaltour.com.

CHAMPIONS TOUR Next event: Toshiba Classic, March 15-17, Newport Beach Country Club, Newport Beach, Calif.

Last event: Bernhard Langer won the ACE Group Classic on Feb. 17 in Naples, Fla.

WOMEN LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR: Mission Hills World Ladies Championship, Thursday-Sunday, Mission Hills Haikou, Sandbelt Trails Course, Haikou, China.

Online: www.ladieseuropeantour.com.

TRANSACTIONS PROS BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB–Suspended Miami OF Kolby Copeland (Batavia-NYP) 50 games under the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program for refusing to take an offseason drug test.

American League WHITE SOX–Optioned LHP Charlie Leesman to Charlotte (IL). Reassigned C Michael Blanke, RHP Jacob Petricka, INF Tyler Saladino, C Kevan Smith and INF Andy Wilkins to their minor-league camp.

National League COLORADO ROCKIES–Agreed to terms with RHP Tyler Chatwood, LHP Rex Brothers, C Jordan Pacheco, INF Cristhian Adames, OF Charlie Blackmon, RHP Edgmer Escalona, LHP Edwar Cabrera, C Wilin Rosario, INF Reid Brignac, OF Rafael Ortega, RHP Joe Gardner, LHP Christian Friedrich, INF Charlie Culberson, OF Tim Wheeler, RHP Will Harris, LHP Drew Pomeranz, INF DJ LeMahieu, OF Eric Young Jr., RHP Juan Nicasio, LHP Danny Rosenbaum, INF Chris Nelson, RHP Adam Ottavino, INF Josh Rutledge, RHP Rob Scahill, INF Ryan Wheeler and RHP Josh Sullivan to one-year contracts.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS–Optioned LHP Matt Purke to Hagerstown (SAL).

American Association FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS– Signed OF Ketih Brachold and LHP Gabriel Garcia.

GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS–Released C Kyle Day. KANSAS CITY T-BONES–Signed INF Matt Padgett. Traded RHP Josh Rainwater to Sioux City to complete an earlier trade.

SIOUX FALLS PHEASANTS–Released RHP Rod Scurry.

WINNIPEG GOLDEYES–Signed OF Fehlandt Lentini.

Frontier League FLORENCE FREEDOM–Signed INF Ryan Skellie to a contract extension.

FRONTIER GREYS–Signed 1B Calvin Anderson.

JOLIET SLAMMERS–Signed LHP David Jensen, LHP Forrest Moore and INF Michael Wing.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA–Fined Oklahoma City F Serge Ibaka $25,000 for striking Los Angeles Clippers F Blake Griffin in the groin area during a March 3 game.

HOUSTON ROCKETS–Signed G Aaron Brooks. Waived F Tyler Honeycutt.

NEW YORK KNICKS–Signed F Kenyon Martin to a second 10-day contract.

NBA Development League RIO GRANDE VALLEY VIPERS– Acquired G-F DJ Kennedy and F Mike Singletary from Erie for G Terrel Harris, G Mustafa Shakur and F Wesley Witherspoon.

FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS–Signed RB Antone Smith to a two-year contract extension.

CLEVELAND BROWNS–Named Ray Farmer assistant general manager.

DETROIT LIONS–Signed P Blake Clingan.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS–Terminated the contract of WR Michael Jenkins.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES–Signed QB G.J. Kinne to a two-year contract.

HOCKEY National Hockey League FLORIDA PANTHERS–Recalled RW Jon Rheault from San Antonio (AHL).

NEW JERSEY DEVILS–Recalled RW Cam Janssen from Albany (AHL). Reassigned G Scott Wedgewood from Trenton (ECHL) to Albany (AHL). Reassigned G Maxime Clermont from Albany to Elmira (ECHL).

NEW YORK RANGERS–Recalled F Micheal Haley from Connecticut of the (AHL).

OTTAWA SENATORS–Recalled F Mark Stone from Binghamton (AHL).

PHOENIX COYOTES–Assigned F Chris Brown to Portland (AHL).

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING–Recalled G Cedrick Desjardins from Syracuse (AHL).

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS–Signed D Korbinian Holzer to a two-year contract extension through 2014-15 season.

WASHINGTON CAPITALS–Waived D Roman Hamrlik.

American Hockey League SPRINGFIELD FALCONS–Signed D Mike Banwell for the remainder of the season.

ECHL ECHL–Suspended Greenville’s Marc-Olivier Vallerand two games and fined him an undisclosed amount for his actions in a March 3 game against Elmira.

ELMIRA JACKALS–Announced F Jean Bourbeau was returned to the team from Binghamton (AHL).

UTAH GRIZZLIES–Acquired D Cody Carlson, F Jordan Clendenning, F Sebastien Trudeau and F Jonathan Lessard from San Francisco for D Mark Isherwood and F Kory Falite. Announced F Ian Schultz was reassigned to the team from Utah (AHL).

SOCCER Major League Soccer D.C. UNITED–Signed D Taylor Kemp.

PHILADELPHIA UNION–Signed MF Matt Kassel.

COLLEGE CULVER-STOCKTON–Promoted Andrew Strobel to defensive coordinator.

Named Rafael Tolentino linebackers coach.

MONTANA–Reinstated QB Jordan Johnson.

CALENDAR March 13 — Last day to place a player on unconditional release waivers and pay 30 days termination pay instead of 45 days.

March 27 — Last day to request unconditional release waivers on a player without having to pay his full 2013 salary.

PREPS BOYS BASKETBALL CLASS 3A FREEPORT SECTIONAL Today Game 1: Woodstock vs. Rockford Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday Game 2: Sycamore vs. St. Francis, 7:30 p.m.

Friday Game 3: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2, championship, 7:30 p.m.

CLASS 4A DEKALB SECTIONAL Today Game 1: Larkin vs. Jefferson, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday Game 2: Boylan vs. CL Central, 7:30 p.m.

Friday Game 3: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2, championship, 7:30 p.m.

BETTING ODDS GLANTZ-CULVER LINE NCAA Basketball FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG at Syracuse 21 DePaul Michigan 6½ at Purdue at Villanova Pk Georgetown at Iowa St. 2 Oklahoma St. at UAB 4 UCF at Maryland Pk North Carolina at La Salle 10 George Wshngtn Temple 10 at Fordham at Dayton 7 St. Bonaventure at Saint Joseph’s 10½ Rhode Island at South Carolina 10 Mississippi St. Charlotte 2½ at Duquesne at East Carolina 3½ Tulane at Florida 20 Vanderbilt at Texas A&M 4½ LSU at Houston 13 Rice at Tulsa 4½ SMU at VCU 13 Richmond at NC State 14 Wake Forest at Miami 14 Georgia Tech at Oklahoma 10 West Virginia UConn 4 at South Florida Minnesota 7½ at Nebraska Tennessee 6 at Auburn Saint Louis 3½ at Xavier UCLA 4 at Washington St. New Mexico 6½ at Nevada Colorado St. 4 at Wyoming at California 4 Stanford at Washington 5 Southern Cal at San Diego St. 11 Air Force West Coast Conference At Las Vegas First Round Loyola Marymount 1 Portland Ohio Valley Conference At Nashville, Tenn.

First Round Morehead St. 11 UT-Martin SE Missouri 4 E. Illinois Atlantic Sun Conference At Macon, Ga. First Round Fla. Gulf Coast 5½ North Florida Mercer 14 Lipscomb Northeast Conference Quarterfinals at Robert Morris 10½ St. Francis (NY) at Wagner 11½ CCSU at LIU 4½ Quinnipiac at Bryant 4 Mount St. Mary’s Patriot League Quarterfinals at Bucknell 22 Navy at Army 10 American U. at Lafayette 9½ Holy Cross at Lehigh 14 Colgate FAVORITE at San Antonio at Indiana Brooklyn at Cleveland New York at Atlanta at Miami Washington at Memphis L.A. Lakers at Dallas at Phoenix at L.A. Clippers at Golden State

NBA LINE 8 8½ 8½ Pk 4 8 16 2½ 7½ 1½ 2 1 9 11

UNDERDOG Bulls Boston at Charlotte Utah at Detroit Philadelphia Orlando at Minnesota Portland at New Orleans Houston Toronto Milwaukee Sacramento

NHL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG at Blackhawks -200 Colorado at Toronto -160 Ottawa at Calgary -120 San Jose at Anaheim -155 Phoenix

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IDITAROD

Mushers welcome rest in wilderness villages The ASSOCIATED PRESS ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Imagine standing on a sled behind a team of 16 dogs, traveling mile after desolate mile in the Alaska wilderness without any sign of other human life.

All of a sudden, lights shine off in the distance, the first village to come into view in a very long time.

Whether it’s a single cabin or a booming village of several hundred people, for mushers on the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, the villages are not only checkpoints to eat, rest and recharge, but a chance to interact with someone other than their dogs.

“There are no checkpoints that I dislike,” said defending champion Dallas Seavey. “Every time you come around the corner and see the lights of a checkpoint approaching, it’s a great sight.”

Four-time champion Martin Buser rested at the checkpoint in Rohn after a blistering fast 170-mile run that had put him hours ahead of the other teams.

Buser reached Rohn on Monday and took his mandatory 24-hour rest there, watching other mushers arrive and leave, before he departed at 12:03 p.m. Tuesday.

Buser’s layover put Aaron Burmeister in the lead Tuesday. He was the first in and out of the Nikolai checkpoint 75 miles past Rohn, arriving at 8:11 a.m. and departing a little

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Four-time Iditarod champion Martin Buser leaves the Rohn, Alaska, checkpoint after finishing his 24-hour layover in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race just after noon local time Tuesday. more than four hours later. Running second was last year’s Iditarod runner-up, Aliy Zirkle, who left Nikolai at 1:13 p.m. Tuesday.

There are 26 checkpoints along the 1,000-mile trail from Anchorage

to Nome, and for Zirkle, the reception that teams receive are truly Alaska events: Villagers welcome the dogs first.

“And it’s an open-armed greeting, where they want to make sure all the

dogs are OK, and they get straw for them and food for them,” said Zirkle, running her 13th Iditarod. “Then they say, ‘How are you doing, Aliy?’ ” There are two ghost towns that serve as checkpoints along the trail,

including the race’s namesake, the former mining village of Iditarod, which once boasted a population of 10,000 people.

The ghost towns fill up with support staff during the race, but are empty the rest of the year.

But other villages are just like small towns in the Lower 48.

“They have schools, they have post offices, they have a runway,” race spokeswoman Erin McLarnon said.

“They’re basically like any small town community except inaccessible,” she said of the state’s limited road system. “You can only get there by dog team, snowmachine or air.”

The checkpoints serve a purpose.

Veterinarians staff the checkpoints to examine the dogs, and race officials make sure the mushers are fit to continue.

Mushers are required to take three mandatory rest periods during the race. They take one 24-hour layover any time during the race. They must take one eight-hour rest at a checkpoint along the Yukon River, and the other eight-hour rest at White Mountain, 77 miles from the finish line in Nome.

The village of Takotna is becoming a popular place for mushers to take the longer rest period. It comes 329 miles into the race, at a time when the dogs are ready for a break and mushers need a good meal.

BROADCASTING

New Fox sports network to debut in August

By RACHEL COHEN The Associated Press NEW YORK – For anyone who thinks TV is already saturated with sports of every stripe, stay tuned.

Here comes Fox with an in-your-face challenge to ESPN – a 24-hour sports cable network called Fox Sports 1, set to launch Aug. 17.

“ESPN, quite frankly, is a machine,” Fox Sports executive vice president Bill Wanger said Tuesday in announcing the venture. “They

have very consistent ratings, obviously huge revenue.

We’re coming in trying to take on the establishment. It’s no different than Fox News or Fox Broadcasting back in the ‘80s. We’re going to have to scratch and claw our way all the way to the top.”

To do that, Fox executives are confident they have enough live events, with rights to college basketball and football, NASCAR, soccer and UFC fights. In its first year, the new network will broadcast nearly 5,000 hours

of competition and news.

Fox owns rights to many Big 12, Pac-12 and Conference USA basketball and football games. Its soccer deals include UEFA Champions League and the men’s and women’s World Cups from 2015-22.

Starting in 2014, FS1 will start broadcasting Major League Baseball games, including part of the postseason. It will show some NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races as early as 2015, with other NASCAR events on the

air from the startup.

“We believe we’ve amassed enough live events and can package and put programming around it where we can have scale,” Fox Sports co-President Randy Freer said. “We can have significance. We can be a major player in the market.”

However, unlike ESPN’s lineup, there’s no NBA, no SEC football, no ACC basketball and, the biggest attraction of all, no NFL games. On that last point, Wanger was quick to add: “Yet.”

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Regis Philbin (left) jokes with Michael Strahan during a news conference Tuesday in New York about the new Fox sports network. Philbin will host a weekday sports talk show for the network’s new channel Fox Sports 1.

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here is just something about roasted chicken that comforts, nourishes and satisfies like nothing else, especially when the wind is howling and it is cold outside.

Not too long ago, I went to visit a friend, and when I walked into her house I had to take a deep breath to savor the aromas coming from the kitchen. I couldn’t keep my stomach from growling; her house smelled divine. Naturally, I had to follow my nose and take a peek in the oven.

Her British-born mother was roasting a chicken for Sunday supper. Not such an unusual occurrence, in and of itself. But when I looked at the chicken, I saw the breast was blanketed in bacon, adding to the intoxicating roasting smells, not to mention a good deal of flavor to both the meat and the drippings.

I knew I had to take this English farmhouse tip home. My friend’s mother brushed off my questions with a roll of the eyes, suggesting this really was the only way to roast a chicken.

Of course, I wrap many things in bacon, and it has saved many an average meal for me. But I have never wrapped a whole chicken.

The thing I loved the most about her technique was that the chicken was decidedly not wrapped; the bacon was almost haphazardly placed on top of the chicken like a blanket. It was there to aid in the cooking process, not necessarily be part of the finished dish.

I decided to add this technique to my recipe for chicken with 40 cloves of garlic and shallots. I already had added shallots to the traditional 40 cloves recipe to make the chicken even more fragrant and delicious. The beauty of this recipe is the garlic and the shallots cook in the fat that is rendered out as the chicken – and now bacon – roasts.

This recipe is one of my winter comfort foods, and I always serve it with lots of fresh crusty bread and sweet butter to spread with the roasted garlic, as well as a green vegetable – usually a quick saute of baby spinach.

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bacon blanket Pork, garlic team for ultimate roast chicken

By ELIZABETH KARMEL • The Associated Press

Roasted Chicken With 40 Cloves Of Garlic And A Bacon Blanket

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Roasted Chicken With 40 Cloves Of Garlic And A Bacon Blanket Start to finish: 2 hours Servings: 8 2 heads garlic, separated into cloves, but not peeled 8 medium shallots, not peeled 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt 1/2 cup white wine 5-pound whole chicken 8 ounces thick-cut bacon

Ground black pepper Heat the oven to 500 degrees F. In a large Dutch oven, toss the garlic cloves and shallots with the olive oil. Add the wine, then sprinkle with salt. Set aside.

Use paper towels to pat dry the chicken, then season it with salt, including inside the cavity.

Set the chicken, breast side up, on top of the garlic and shallots.

Drape the strips of bacon over

the chicken.

Set the pan in the oven and cook for 1 to 1 ½ hours (time will vary depending on how evenly your oven heats), or until the bacon is crisped and brown and the thighs read 170 degrees F. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it on a platter.

Season the chicken with black pepper, then cover it with foil and let it rest 10 to 15 minutes before carving.

Meanwhile, slip the garlic cloves and shallots from their skins and serve with the chicken (they also are good spread on toasted bread).

Nutrition information per serving: 630 calories; 400 calories from fat (63 percent of total calories); 44 g fat (13 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 160 mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrate; 0 g fiber; 2 g sugar; 41 g protein; 850 mg sodium.

A fast and healthy pear crisp fit for any season EVERYDAY DINNERS Sara Moulton

Speedy Pear Crisp AP photo

Sometimes, even on a weeknight, you really crave a little dessert. But making dessert takes time, and you already are spending time cooking up the main event, namely dinner.

That’s where this recipe comes to the rescue. It’s a quick, easy and delicious pear crisp that calls for just five ingredients – pears, granola, lemon juice, apricot jam and a pinch of salt.

Pears are just now at the tail-end of their season. Yes, I know we can find pears all year these days. But believe me, those specimens are going to be nowhere near as electrifying as a fully ripened in-season local pear. The problem is the relative rareness of such pears.

Ralph Waldo Emerson was onto something when he wrote, “There are only 10 minutes in the life of a pear when it is

perfect to eat.”

In other words, most of the time, no matter where it comes from, our pears aren’t at the peak of perfection. And for those times, when pears are unripe and you don’t have time to let them ripen, this recipe comes in mighty handy.

Baking an unripe pear not only makes it tender, it also crystallizes and magnifies the fruit’s flavor. Happily, any kind of pear – and there are many varieties – will work in this recipe, as will a mix of varieties.

Pears also have a lot to offer in terms of health. They’re a good source of vitamin C and a great source of fiber.

As for granola, there are a zillion brands in the cereal aisle of the supermarket. The problem is many of them are laden with fat and sugar even as they masquerade under a healthy halo.

That’s why the recommended portion on the back of most granola boxes is just 1/4 cup.

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with bite, start with raw kale

By ALISON LADMAN The Associated Press A rib roast is a classy addition to your table. Served alongside roasted potatoes and vegetables, it is hearty, homey and elegant.

For this recipe, we used a bone-in rib-eye, a beautifully marbled, flavorful cut of beef.

And since the meat itself is so delicious, we kept the seasonings classic and basic, serving a merlot gravy alongside the roast.

If you can’t find a rib roast with the bone, use a ribeye roast (the same cut but without the bone). Keep in mind the roasting time will be slightly shorter.

By MIRIAM KRULE The Washington Post

Rib Roast With Roasted Vegetables and ShallotMerlot Gravy Before starting the recipe, let the rib roast come to room temperature for 1 hour.

Start to finish: 3 hours Servings: 24 For the roast: 4 medium yellow onions, quartered 4 large carrots, cut into large pieces 4 stalks celery, cut into large pieces 1 head garlic, broken into cloves and peeled 4 sprigs fresh thyme 4 sprigs fresh rosemary 12- to 14-pound bone-in rib roast Salt and ground black pepper For the roasted root vegetables: 2 pounds carrots, cut into 1/2inch pieces 2 pounds parsnips, cut into 1/2inch pieces 2 pounds beets, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary For the shallot-merlot gravy: 1 cup merlot wine 2 shallots, finely diced 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme 3 cups beef broth, divided 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour Salt and ground black pepper Heat the oven to 475 degrees F. To prepare the roast, in a large roasting pan, arrange the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme and

Rib Roast With Roasted Vegetables and Shallot-Merlot Gravy AP photo

rosemary in an even layer.

Season the rib roast all over with salt and black pepper. Place the roast on top of the vegetables in the roasting pan. Roast for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 325 degrees F. Roast for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until the roast reads 130 degrees F. at the center for medium or 120 degrees F. for medium-rare.

Transfer the roast to a serving platter and cover with foil and several layers of kitchen towels.

Reserve the roasting pan without cleaning or emptying it.

While the roast cooks, prepare the roasted vegetables. In a large bowl, toss the carrots, parsnips,

beets and potatoes with the oil, salt, pepper and rosemary. Spread evenly on 2 large rimmed baking sheets. When the roast comes out of the oven, raise the temperature to 400 degrees F. Roast the vegetables, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes, or until they are tender and browned.

To make the gravy, after removing the roast from the pan, place the roasting pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Add the wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Using a slotted spoon, remove and discard any solids from the pan. Add the shallots, thyme, and 2 cups of the beef broth. Bring to a

There are lots of questions that you might ponder when tempted to make a salad. Some are easy to answer. Should I add fruit?

(Answer: no.) Others are more complicated. When should I dress the salad? (Depends on what’s in it.) But the most important of these questions concern the heart of the salad, its green base.

Gone are the days of iceberg lettuce and even the unintentionally Obama-endorsed arugula. Today, it’s all about kale.

The hippest of the leafy greens sometimes gets a bad rap. The leathery leaves and thick stalks can be daunting, and its ubiquity has generated a never-ending stream of kale jokes. It’s prime fodder for jokes about Brooklyn parents, vegans, hipsters and so on – and it’s the basis for some crazy diets (both real and fake). Everyone has an opinion; even rapper Andre 3000 has published a recipe for kale chips. But like many kale-centric recipes, that one ruins the leafy green by cooking it. All types of kale – from the tougher curly-leaved version to the more manageable dinosaur kale – can, and should, be enjoyed raw.

This isn’t because cooking destroys kale’s overhyped nutrients, though it can, but because kale happens to be delicious, which you might not realize if you bake it to a crisp or sauté it ’till it wilts. It only needs a

bit of vinaigrette to reach its full potential.

You can help it out with a lemon-based dressing – and a massage. The citric acid helps break down the leaves’ toughness and gives the kale the appearance of being lightly cooked without affecting the taste or the pleasantly crunchy texture.

Massaging, or rubbing the leaves together, helps break down the toughness and also eliminates some of the bitterness. With mellow miso and a spoonful of hot sauce, this dressing takes about 3 minutes to make and will have you un-ironically obeying your “Eat More Kale” T-shirt in no time.

Raw Kale Salad Yield: 4 to 6 servings Time: About 20 minutes, mostly unattended About 1 1/2 pounds curly kale 1/4 cup white miso 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon harissa (or other mild hot sauce) 3 medium radishes, thinly sliced Remove the thick stems and ribs from the greens and discard them; cut the leaves into bite-size pieces.

Put the miso, olive oil, lemon juice and harissa in a medium salad bowl and whisk together until smooth. Add the kale and massage to combine. Let the salad sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. Toss in the radishes and serve immediately.

simmer and cook for 3 minutes.

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup beef broth and the flour. While stirring continuously, add this mixture to the roasting pan. Continue to cook while stirring for 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve the roasted vegetables and gravy alongside the roast.

Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 720 calories; 450 calories from fat (63 percent of total calories); 50 g fat (20 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 150 mg cholesterol; 22 g carbohydrate; 41 g protein; 5 g fiber; 580 mg sodium.

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Embrace winter with squash filled with veggies, ricotta

By STEPHANIE WITT SEDGWICK

6 servings

pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 small onions, cut into approximately 1/4-inch dice (8 ounces) 1 small red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into approximately 1/4-inch dice (5 ounces) Salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 medium zucchini, cut into approximately 1/4-inch dice (8 ounces) 8 ounces white or cremini mushrooms, cut into approximately 1/4-inch dice 1 large egg, lightly beaten 11/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese 6 tablespoons grated ParmigianoReggiano cheese 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley Freshly grated nutmeg

3 Carnival, Dumpling or acorn squashes, cut in half lengthwise and seeded (each 11/4 to 11/2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange the squash halves, cut sides down, in one layer in a deep roast-

The Washington Post I’m always looking for ways to make dishes meatless without sacrificing flavor or substance. With that in mind, the beautiful variety of winter squashes at a local market inspired this dish. In the past, I used sausage to flavor the filling, but here, baked vegetables boost the taste.

There’s some prep work involved, but the good news is these stuffed squash halves are best if baked early in the day and reheated at dinnertime, so there’s no last-minute rush.

Baked Ricotta-andVegetable-Stuffed Squash

Baked Ricottaand-VegetableStuffed Squash Photo provided

ing pan. Add water to the pan to a depth of 1/2 inch. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake until the flesh

is just tender, 45 to 60 minutes.

Carefully transfer the squash halves to a work surface and turn

them cut side up. Allow them to cool for 10 minutes, then scoop out a total of about 2 cups of flesh from the halves, making sure to leave a layer of flesh so the halves hold their shape. Mash or chop the squash meat to break up any clumps.

While the squash is cooling, line a large rimmed baking sheet or a roasting pan with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking oil spray.

Heat the oil in a large nonstick saute pan or skillet over mediumhigh heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft. Add the zucchini and mushrooms; cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and just starting to brown a little. Add the squash flesh, and stir to combine well. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, to allow the excess moisture from the squash to evaporate. Remove from the heat.

Mix the egg, ricotta, 4 tablespoons of the Parmigiano-Reggiano and the parsley in a large bowl. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste.

Add the cooked vegetable mixture and stir to combine.

Place the cooked squash halves, skin sides down, in the prepared pan.

Fill each half with an equal portion of the ricotta-vegetable mixture.

Sprinkle each with an equal portion of the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the filling is set and the edges are just starting to brown.

Let the squashes rest for at least 30 minutes before serving. Reheat in a 350-degree oven if they have cooled too much. Cover with foil while reheating.

Nutrition per serving: 280 calories, 14 g protein, 33 g carbohydrates, 12 g fat, 5 g saturated fat, 60 mg cholesterol, 230 mg sodium, 5 g dietary fiber, 4 g sugar.

Dessert may be healthier than some plain granola if served for breakfast • CRISP Continued from page D1 Pour yourself a normal, adult-sized portion, and you might as well be tucking into a breakfast of waffles and sausage.

So when you shop for granola, look for a brand that’s lower in fat, sugar and calories than the competition

and which also contains lots of nuts, seeds and dried fruit.

With all of that said, I wouldn’t worry too much about the amount of granola in this recipe. Per serving, it’s about what the granola box recommends, and mostly serves to put the crisp on this pear crisp. Heck, you’d be much better off serving this dessert for breakfast than dogging a big bowl of nothing

but granola.

Speedy Pear Crisp Start to finish: 1 hour (15 minutes active) Servings: 8 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon apricot preserves or sweetened fruit spread 4 pears (about 2 pounds), peeled, cored and thinly sliced

2 tablespoons lemon juice Table salt 2 cups purchased granola Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a shallow 6-cup baking dish with cooking spray.

In a small saucepan over medium-low, heat the preserves until melted and easily stirred.

Set the sliced pears in a large bowl, then drizzle the preserves

over them. Add the lemon juice and salt, then toss well. Spread the pears evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Sprinkle the granola evenly over the pears, then cover the dish loosely with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 15 minutes, or until the pears are tender. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition information per serving:

210 calories; 25 calories from fat (12 percent of total calories); 2.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 50 g carbohydrate; 5 g fiber; 27 g sugar; 3 g protein; 55 mg sodium.

• Sara Moulton was executive chef at Gourmet magazine for nearly 25 years, and spent a decade hosting several Food Network shows.

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Dublin Coddle is Irish comfort food at its best THIS WEEK’S WINNER Elizabeth Whitehead of Huntley will receive a $25 gift certiicate provided by Joseph’s Marketplace in Crystal Lake.

Note: Winner should contact merchant to obtain their prize.

Lizzie’s Lemon Creme Cake Delight 1 cup white sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons unbleached flour 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, yolks and whites separated 1 cup milk 4 tablespoons of lemon zest, divided 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup Turbinado sugar (sugar in the raw) Sweet whipped creme for topping Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease six ramekins of custard cups with cooking spray or melted butter.

In a large bowl, mix white sugar, flour, cornstarch

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and salt. Mix in egg yolks, milk, 2 tablespoons of lemon zest and lemon juice.

In a small bowl, whip egg whites until stiff. Gently fold into larger bowl.

In a small bowl, combine Turbinado sugar with remaining 2 tablespoons of lemon zest.

Place ramekins in a cookie sheet with sides. Fill each ramekin evenly. Pour hot water into cookie sheet until water goes halfway up the ramekin.

Bake for 35 minutes. Make sure the water never evaporates completely from the pan. The cake will be finished when it is slightly brown and a toothpick poked into the center comes out clean.

Remove from oven and cool about 5 minutes before serving warm with whipped cream. Cake also can be served chilled by loosely covering it in plastic wrap and storing in the fridge before serving.

Aisle 8: 1 cup white sugar Aisle 8: 1/4 cup Turbinado sugar (sugar in the raw) Aisle 8: 2 1/2 Tbspns unbleached flour Aisle 8: 1/2 Tbspn cornstarch Dairy: 1 cup milk Dairy: 2 egg yolks Dairy: 2 egg whites Aisle 8: 4 Tbspns of lemon zest Produce: 3 Tbspns freshly squeezed Lemon juice Aisle 13 (Frozen): sweet whipping creme for garnish

THE PERSONAL CHEF Debi Stuckwisch With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, I put together a great Irish recipe that also is affordable and easy to make.

Coddle is a traditional Irish dish usually associated with Dublin – it also is known as Dublin Coddle. It is comfort food of the highest degree; a hearty, nutritious, stew-like dish made from salty bacon, pork sausages and potatoes.

This traditional supper dish of sausages, bacon, onions and potatoes dates at least to the early 18th century. It seems it was more of a city dish than a rural one.

In Dublin, coddle retains its reputation as a dish that can be prepared ahead of time and left in a very low oven when people have to be out of the house for a while, making it an excellent dish for busy people.

The name of the dish is probably descended from the older word caudle, derived from a French word meaning “to boil gently, parboil, or stew.” This recipe also would work excellently in a crockpot. Just reduce the liquid by about half if cooking the coddle this way. There are as many recipes for Dublin Coddle as there are bars in the city. I have made a few adjustments to mine, such as using turkey sausage instead of pork, to make it a healthier meal.

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Dublin Coddle 2 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 4 ounces thick bacon 1 package turkey sausage 2 carrots, peeled and finely sliced 8 ounces white organic potatoes, finely sliced Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup rich beef stock 1 cup apple juice Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a large frying pan or skillet, heat the oil, add the onions and cook over medium heat for about 4 minutes. Cut the bacon pieces into small squares. Add the bacon to the onions and stir well. Cut the sausages in 2-inch pieces and add these to the onion and bacon.

Raise the heat and, stirring constantly, cook until the sausages start to brown, taking care not to burn the onions.

In a casserole dish, place a layer of the onion, bacon and sausage mixture followed by the layer of

sliced carrots and a layer of potato.

Season with salt and pepper.

Repeat the layering until used up, finishing with a layer of potato.

Carefully cover the ingredients with the stock and juice. Cover with a lid or a double layer of aluminium foil.

Place in the center of the oven and cook for 45 minutes. Take a peek to make sure the coddle isn’t drying out. If necessary, top with a little boiling water, but don’t flood the stew. Lower the heat to 350 degrees F. and cook for another 30 minutes until the casserole is bubbling and the potatoes are cooked through.

Remove from the oven and rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Serve with Irish soda bread to soak up all the lovely juices.

• Chef Debi Stuckwisch is the owner of Meals Like Mom’s Personal Chef service in McHenry County.

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Mango Sorbet is heart-healthy

Adopted children get two kinds of love Dear Abby: While cleaning out my attic yesterday, I found a letter my daughter wrote to you a few years ago when she was 13. She was responding to a poem that had appeared in your column, “Legacy of an Adopted Child.”

She was going through a very trying time and was being bullied because she was adopted and looked very different from her parents.

My daughter is grown now and is a delightful, successful young woman. That poem helped her greatly. Can you reprint it for others? – Proud Mom In Greenville, S.C. Dear Proud Mom: With pleasure. The poem is part of my “Keepers” booklet.

Legacy Of An Adopted Child (Author Unknown) Once there were two women Who never knew each other.

One you do not remember, The other you call mother.

Two different lives Shaped to make yours one.

One became your guiding star, The other became your sun.

The first gave you life And the second taught you to live it.

The first gave you a need for love And the second was there to give it.

One gave you a nationality, The other gave you a name.

One gave you a seed of talent, The other gave you an aim.

One gave you emotions, The other calmed your fears.

One saw your first sweet smile, The other dried your tears.

One gave you up – It was all that she could do.

The other prayed for a child

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DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips And God led her straight to you.

And now you ask me Through your tears, The age-old question Through the years: Heredity or environment Which are you the product of?

Neither, my darling – neither, Just two different kinds of love.

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Mangoes can satisfy your sweet tooth while packing in fiber and important nutrients such as vitamins A and C, which together boost immunity and improve heart health. And switching from ice cream to sorbet is a great way to reduce saturated fat and cholesterol. This recipe skips the refined sugars found in most commercial

sorbets, so you can feel good about every ingredient.

Mango sorbet also is perfect for vegans, those with a dairy allergy or sensitivity, or those keeping a gluten-free diet. Best of all, this refreshing and healthful sorbet has a difficulty factor of zero.

Mango Sorbet Total prep time: 5 minutes

Serves: 1 1 cup frozen mango chunks 1 tablespoon light agave syrup 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice Place all ingredients in mini-food processor or blender and pulse until smooth Scoop mixture into bowl and serve immediately. Top it off with fresh mango slices, fresh mint or berries for garnish.

Colonoscopy prep unpleasant but could save your life Dear Dr. K: I’m scheduled to have my first colonoscopy. My friends tell me the preparation is worse than the procedure. What am I in for?

Dear Reader: From my long experience as a doctor – and as a patient – I think your friends have it right.

The large intestine (colon) is a long tube through which digested material passes. In a colonoscopy, a flexible tube with a light and camera at the end is placed inside the colon.

What the doctor is looking for are abnormalities in the circular inner wall of the colon, including tumors, bleeding and inflammation.

Colon cancer usually starts in small polyps on the inner surface of the colon. So with one test, these precancerous polyps can be spotted and removed with a colonoscope.

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This poem is part of a collection of poems and essays that readers have repeatedly asked to be re-run because they hold special meaning for them. Some of the items had been saved and re-read so many times that they had fallen apart. Many readers suggested the special column items be compiled into a booklet, and what resulted is “Keepers.”

It can be ordered by sending your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby Keepers Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are included in the price.

It’s a quick and easy read for anyone who needs a lift, and is filled with down-toearth nuggets of wisdom, both witty and philosophical. The “Keepers” touch on a variety of subjects and are a welcome gift for newlyweds, new parents, pet lovers or anyone recovering from an illness.

ASK DR. K Dr. Anthony Komaroff on my website.)

The doctor can’t see the wall when there is feces inside the colon. So before the colonoscopy is performed, the colon needs to be cleared out.

That’s what the bowel preparation – or, simply, “the prep” – is for. The prep typically involves drinking about a gallon of a foul-tasting solution that provokes diarrhea, so you spend a lot of time near, and on, the toilet. Remember “near.” You don’t want to be too far away.

The day before the colonoscopy, you’ll have to stop eating solid foods. You’ll switch over to a clear liquid diet.

The traditional bowel

preps are polyethylene glycol (PEG) solutions. They wash fecal matter out of the colon by flooding the gut with fluid.

The problem is the amount you need to drink for a good bowel cleansing. That would be a cup every 10 minutes until the gallon is gone or until your stool is watery and clear, whichever comes first.

If you take laxative pills before you drink the PEG solution, the amount of solution you need to drink can be cut in half.

A few years ago, guidelines changed to make the prep a little easier. Patients now can drink half of the liquid prep the day before the examination and the other half the day it’s scheduled – instead of all of it the day before.

Once you’re cleaned out, the colonoscopy is performed.

Most often, you’re given a

sedative just before the procedure begins. That leaves you and your colon very relaxed.

You may wander in and out of dreamland. You feel things, but experiencing pain is unusual.

The sedative dims your memory of what happened.

I can remember the names of many of my high school friends, but can’t tell you much about the colonoscopy I had last year. On the other hand, I could tell you a lot about the prep I had last year.

Colonoscopy is the best defense against colorectal cancer. So while the prep is unpleasant, it’s a small price to pay for a procedure that may save your life.

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In the latest television ratings, the Bible is hot and aspiring pop stars are not.

The History network’s first installment of the miniseries “The Bible” was seen by 13.1 million people Sunday.

The series, produced by the husband-and-wife team of Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, will air in four more installments concluding March 31, Easter Sunday.

Mostly due to curiosity about the series, History’s website had its most visited day ever on Sunday, said Nancy Dubuc, president of entertainment and media for the A&E networks.

Meanwhile, both episodes of “American Idol” last week had their smallest audiences since joining Fox’s regular schedule more than a decade ago.

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Bieber sorry for late appearance Justin Bieber apologized Tuesday to his young fans – and their outraged, overtired parents – after they accused him of taking the stage inconsiderately late for a concert in London.

The singer insisted he had only been 40 minutes behind schedule, and blamed “technical issues.”

But, he added in a tweet to his 35 million followers: “There is no excuse for that and I apologize for anyone we upset. However it was great show and I’m proud of that.”

Concertgoers said the teenage star appeared onstage at the 02 Arena Monday just before 10:30 p.m., almost two hours after the anticipated start time. Some in the audience said they faced a choice between leaving early and missing the last trains home.

“There were teenage girls crying outside,” said financial analyst Louise Cooper, who had taken her 9-year-old daughter to the gig as a birthday present.

“The ladies sitting with us had to leave after 20 minutes and they had spent 70 quid (70 pounds, about $106) each on a ticket, which is really bad.

“It’s one thing if your demographic is 50-year-olds, but his demographic is lots of little girls who need to go home and go to bed.”

Tracy Wilson, who attended the show with her teenage daughter, said people began booing when Bieber had not appeared by 9:30. She called the lack of explanation “disgusting.”

The venue apologized on its Twitter feed “to all the Justin Bieber fans for the lateness of his show tonight.” But it said the subway was still running when the show ended at 11:47 p.m., and extra boats and taxis were brought in to help people leave the riverside venue.

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Halle Berry says all she wants is a normal life for her daughter.

The Oscar-winning actress had hoped to move to France with 4-year-old Nahla and Berry’s fiancé, Oliver Martinez. But a judge in her custody dispute with Nahla’s father, Gabriel Aubry, prevented that last year.

Halle Berry Berry says she’s now trying to figure out how to make life “more normal” for Nahla in the Los Angeles area, where they live.

Says Berry: “That’s all I really want, just normalcy for her.”

Berry calls herself “resilient” and says she’ll figure it out.

Carly Rae Jepsen is canceling her performance at the national Boy Scouts of America Jamboree because of the organization’s exclusion of gays. Jepsen, the Canadian pop singer best known for the inescapable hit “Call Me Maybe,” made the announcement Tuesday on Twitter.

“I always have and will continue to support the LGBT community on a global level,” she wrote, “... and stay informed on the ever changing landscape in the ongoing battle for gay rights in this country and across the globe.”

Rock band Train asked the BSA to reconsider its policy rather than immediately pull out of the July gathering in West Virginia.

“Train strongly opposes any kind of policy that questions the equality of any American citizen,” the statement said. “We have always seen the BSA as a great and noble organization.

We look forward to participating in the Jamboree this summer, as long as they make the right decision before then.”

Dunham to ‘Obies’: Stick together Lena Dunham is urging her fellow “Obies” to stick together as her alma mater in Ohio wrestles with reports of racism. The creator and star of HBO’s “Girls” wrote on her Twitter account after learning about racist graffiti at famously liberal Oberlin College.

Dunham tweeted: “Hey Obies, remember the beautiful, inclusive and downright revolutionary history of the place you call home. Protect each other.”

Racist and anti-Semitic messages have been found on campus, and classes were canceled Monday after a report of someone wearing a Klan-type hooded robe.

Comedy Central says Jon Stewart will take a break from “The Daily Show” starting in June to direct and produce his first feature film.

The network said Tuesday correspondent-writer John Oliver will host the fake news show for the eight weeks of original episodes scheduled during Stewart’s hiatus. The British-born Oliver has been a “Daily Show” regular since 2006. Stewart is expected back in the anchor chair shortly after Labor Day, Sept. 2.

Actor Ben Murphy is 71. Singer Mary Wilson of The Supremes is 69. Drummer Hugh Grundy of The Zombies is 68. Singer-guitarist David Gilmour of Pink Floyd is 67. Actor-director Rob Reiner is 66.

Singer Kiki Dee is 66. Actress Anna Maria Horsford (“The Shield,” “Amen”) is 66. Actor Tom Arnold is 54. Actor D.L. Hughley is 49.

Country songwriter Skip Ewing is 49. Actress Connie Britton is 46. Actress Moira Kelly is 45. Actress Amy Pietz (“Caroline in the City”) is 44. Pedal steel player Shan Farmer of Ricochet is 39.

Rapper Beanie Sigel is 39. Rapper Bubba Sparxxx is 36. Drummer Chris Tomson of Vampire Weekend is 29.

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Fashion for every day Wear Did U Get That owner has outfitting passion

By CHRIS CASHMAN ccashman@shawmedia.com CRYSTAL LAKE – Stephanie Ormsby, owner of Wear Did U Get That in downtown Crystal Lake, wears her passion for fashion on her sleeve.

A price tag dangled from the sleeve of a new sweater she was wearing in her shop Monday.

“I try everything on that comes into the store so I know how it fits,” Stephanie said. “When a box of new clothes comes in, it’s like Christmas.”

Stephanie’s husband, Tom, owns Ormsby Motors in Crystal Lake. They have three children, Travis, 20; Molly, 18; and Grant 14, a freshman at Prairie Ridge HIgh School.

“My husband encouraged me to do this,” she said. Wear Did U Get That opened in late November at 66 N. Williams St. “It was good timing for us to do this,” she said.

After being a stay-at-home mom, she went to work for another retailer three years ago. “I had quite a following of customers because my passion is outfitting people,” Stephanie said.

“And I know how to outfit people for their body type and lifestyle. I really talk to them about what they do, what they need. And then I put them in clothes, and I am very honest; I tell them if it looks good or if it doesn’t look good.

“We all have issues,” Stephanie said. “We all need to hide things, and accentuate other things – and I’m good at bringing that out.”

Customers range in age from 18 to 85.

“People keep coming back because they trust me, and they know we can make them look really good,” she said.

One of the shop’s specialties is premium denim, featuring Level 99 and Kut brands. Prices range from $88 to $118 for various styles, including, boot, skinny and straight leg.

In jeans, the shop carries sizes 0-16, and tops range from extra small to plus sizes.

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Clothes and accessories are displayed at Wear Did U Get That.

Wear Did U Get That What: “Fashion for every day” apparel and accessory boutique.

Where: 66 N.Williams St., Crystal Lake Who: Owner Stephanie Ormsby and store associates Jenny Theberge and Jill Feetterer.

Hours: Monday-Wednesday, and FridaySaturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.to 7 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.

Information: Call 815-455-7500, or email weardidugetthat@gmail.com

The shop is currently featuring cruise wear/spring break fashion. Accessories include jewelry, purses and scarves.

The shelf life is not long for most clothes in the shop. “There are times a certain item will not last a week,” Stephanie said.

Usually a customer will come into the shop and see some things that she likes. “Then we start pulling product for them,” Stephanie said. “We bring items to them in the fitting room that we feel would look good on them.”

“A lot of the shoppers that come in love the fact that they’re seeing things in here that you don’t see every day.

They’re unique – but affordable,” said store associate Jenny Theberge of Crystal Lake.

“She’s trying to make everyone look and feel good,” Jenny said of the store owner. “It really is fashion for every day. It’s really all about people leaving here feeling good about themselves.

“This has been Stephanie’s passion for a really long time and she’s doing it,” Jenny said.

Stephanie said future plans for the shop include private parties, “with 10 people or more in the evening. I’ll provide light appetizers and desserts and everyone will get 15 percent off,” Stephanie said. She’s also planning to sponsor shop-andshare fundraisers for schools and organizations.

Stephanie said she had one of the shop’s busiest days last Saturday. “We have a lot of fun. It doesn’t feel like work. It just feels so good. It comes so naturally,” she said.

“It’s fun.”

NEW YORK – The stock market is back.

Five and a half years after the start of a frightening drop that erased $11 trillion from stock portfolios and made investors despair of ever getting their money back, the Dow Jones industrial average has regained all the losses suffered during the Great Recession and reached a new high. The blue-chip index rose 125.95 points Tuesday and closed at 14,253.77, topping the previous record of 14,164.53 on Oct. 9, 2007, by 89.24 points.

“It signals that things are getting back to normal,” says Nicolas Colas, chief market strategist at BNY ConvergEx, a brokerage. “Unemployment is too high, economic growth too sluggish, but stocks are anticipating improvement.”

The new record suggests that investors who did not panic and sell their stocks in the 2008-2009 financial crisis have fully recovered. Those who have reinvested dividends or added to their holdings have done even better.

Since bottoming at 6,547.05 on March 9, 2009, the Dow has risen 7,706.72 points or 118 percent.

The Dow record does not include the impact of inflation. Adjusted for that, the Dow would have to reach 15,502 to match its old record.

The Standard and Poor’s 500, a broader index, closed at 1,539.79, 25.36 points from its record.

The last time the Dow was this high, George W. Bush still had another year as president, Apple had just sold its first iPhone, and Lehman Brothers was still in business.

But unemployment was also 4.7 percent versus 7.9 percent today, a reminder that stock gains have proved no elixir for the economy.

Still, the Dow high is another sign that the nation is slowly healing after the worst recession since the 1930s. It comes as car sales are at a five-year high, home prices are rising, and U.S. companies continue to report big profits.

The stock gains have helped retirement and brokerage accounts held by many Americans recover.

That, in turn, has helped push U.S. household wealth nearly back to its peak before the recession, though many in the middle class are still deep in the hole.

From its peak in October 2007 to its bottom in March 2009, the Dow fell 54 percent.

That was far less than the nearly 90 percent drop in the Great Depression but scary nonetheless.

Home prices jumped 9.7 pct. in January

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON – U.S. home prices jumped in January, a sign the housing market is gaining momentum as it nears the spring selling season.

Home prices rose 9.7 percent in January from a year ago, according to data released Tuesday by CoreLogic. That’s up from an 8.3 percent increase in December and the biggest annual gain since April 2006.

Prices rose in all states except Delaware and Illinois. And prices increased in 92 of the 100 largest metro areas, up from 87 in December.

Home prices also rose 0.7 percent in January from December.

That’s a solid increase given that sales usually slow over the winter months.

Rising demand combined with fewer available homes is pushing up prices. Sales of previously owned homes ticked up in January after rising to their highest level in five years in 2012, according to the National Association of Realtors.

At the same time, inventories of homes for sale fell to a 13-year low.

The states with the biggest price gains were Arizona, where prices rose 20.1 percent, followed by Nevada, with 17.4 percent, and Idaho,

with 14.9 percent. California and Hawaii rose 14.1 percent and 14 percent, respectively.

The cities with the biggest gains were Phoenix, Los Angeles, Riverside, Calif., New York, and Atlanta.

Nationwide, home values were still down more than 26 percent from their peak in April 2006 through January, CoreLogic said.

But in some states prices have recovered a lot of lost ground. In 15 states, home prices are within 10 percent of their peak values, CoreLogic said.

There have been other recent signs that the housing market is going strong. A measure of the

number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes rose in January from December to the highest level in more than 2 ½ years. That suggests sales of previously occupied homes will keep rising in the coming months.

Steady increases in prices help fuel the housing recovery. They encourage some homeowners to sell homes and entice some would-be buyers to purchase homes before prices rise further.

Higher prices can also make homeowners feel wealthier. That can encourage more consumer spending, which drives 70 percent of the U.S. economy.

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You know the routine. We’re born, we grow, eventually mature and ultimately die. That’s our life cycle as human beings – birth, growth, maturity and death. But did you know that the same life cycle also applies to companies. More importantly, those four stages apply equally to the “stuff” companies sell – their products and services.

Whatever stuff your company happens to sell, it’s not likely to sell well forever. There is the moment when it’s introduced – birth. That’s followed by a period during which sales began to soar – growth. Over time those sales will plateau – maturity.

Eventually, sales of your stuff will start to decrease – the death cycle – prompted by competition, a decline in the need for what you’re selling, often both.

That same cycle can also apply to entire industries. Not too many years ago there was a big push for people to invest in privately owned “public telephones,” phones located in public places so that a person could walk up to one, drop in a few coins, and talk to

Companies that make or sell just one product or service don’t have a very promising future. What’s needed to stave off the eventual death phase of such a company, even with improved versions of your stuff, is new stuff, exciting stuff, affordable stuff, stuff people actually need – or can be convinced they want, which is even more promising.

Better still, if you can phase in each new product or service so that their individual growth phases begin just before your current best-seller is approaching the end of its maturity phase, your company’s product line can remain in an almost constant state of growth and maturity.

That’s because each new item can be introduced in a way that allows it to achieve its own growth and maturity phases as part of an on-going sequence of those phases rather than as part of a mass introduction of several new items at one time.

As a result, your company can continuously maximize its income because as Item A, for example, completes its maturity phase, Item B

YOUR BUSINESS Phil Grisolia anyone anywhere in the world. Privately owned public telephones were particularly prevalent in airports and hotel lobbies.

They’re not any more. Why? The proliferation of cell phones and the increased popularity of computers able to use the Internet, to name just two reasons. For the privately owned public phone industry there was birth, a short growth spurt, a shorteryet period of maturity – then almost sudden death.

But let’s stay with companies for the moment. If you’re a one-product or one-service company, guess what?

Unless you come up with new stuff – or old stuff you’ve vastly improved – the life cycle of your company is going to closely mirror the life cycle of your original single product or service, meaning it will eventually die.

Key Walgreen revenue metric slips

By TOM MURPHY AP Business Writer Revenue from established stores slipped last month for Walgreen Co., as generic drugs once again chipped away at the drugstore chain’s top line.

The Deerfield company said Tuesday that revenue from stores open at least a year fell 0.6 percent in February. Pharmacy revenue came in flat even though prescriptions filled at those stores climbed 6.5 percent. Revenue from the front-end, or rest of the store, fell 1.4 percent.

Revenue from stores open at least a year is considered a key indicator of retailer health because it leaves out results from locations that have opened or closed in the last year.

Analysts expected, on average, an overall decrease of 3.3 percent, according to Thomson Reuters. They forecast a 2.8 percent drop from the pharmacy and a 4.3 percent decrease from the front end. But those estimates compared the 29 days in February 2012 with the 28 days in February 2013.

Walgreen excluded the extra day from last year’s leap year in its results.

The drugstore chain’s February performance represented a step back from January, said Jeff Jonas, a portfolio manager with the asset management firm GAMCO Investors.

Walgreen saw revenue from stores open at least a year climb 3.7 percent in the first month of 2013.

Walgreen is the nation’s largest drugstore chain, with 8,071 stores as of Feb. 28. Drug-

Clinic to Host ‘Derby’ Gala & Dinner Auction CRYSTAL LAKE – The Kentucky Derby comes early to McHenry County with Family Health Partnership Clinic ‘s 16th annual Gala & Dinner Auction at 6 p.m. April 12 at the Holiday Inn in Crystal Lake.

The Kentucky Derby-themed evening will feature Southernstyle food and entertainment.

Derby attire is encouraged – especially hats.

Centegra Health System, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and Covidien are this year’s top “Triple Crown” sponsors. Tickets are $90, or $800 for a table of 10. To attend or donate an item to the auction, call Liz Annetti at 815-334-8987, ext. 25, or email lannetti@hpclinic.org.

– From local sources

stores and pharmacy benefits managers, or PBMs, have taken revenue hits for several quarters now due to an increase in generic drug prescriptions.

Generic equivalents for top-selling medicines like the cholesterol fighter Lipitor hurt revenue for these companies because they are cheaper than their brand-name counterparts.

But they also help earnings because they come with a wider margin between the price drugstores pay to buy them and the reimbursement they receive for doling them out.

A contract dispute with pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts Holding Co. hurt Walgreen’s revenue last year and also affected the comparison with this year. Walgreen didn’t fill prescriptions for Express Scripts, the nation’s largest pharmacy benefits manager, for most of last year, and Express Scripts customers migrated to other drugstores. The companies resumed doing business last September.

Walgreen said the percentage of former Express Scripts customers that returned to its pharmacies also continued to grow last month, but it offered no specifics.

Analysts have said they expect that Walgreen will have an easier comparison of monthly sales this year with the same month in 2012, when that split hurt business.

Walgreen’s total sales for last month climbed 1.5 percent to $5.75 billion, not counting the extra day in February 2012. The company’s fiscal second-quarter sales totaled $18.63 billion, down slightly compared to the previous year’s quarter.

will have moved through its growth phase on the way to its own maturity phase, replaced by Item C entering its growth phase.

Want to stay in business for a while longer? Then develop more than one successful product or service. In fact, develop several you can sell consecutively and later offer concurrently. That type of planning can substantially extend the combined length of your company’s growth and maturity phases along with the profitability of your company.

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8IN BRIEF HSBC sells homeowner, consumer loans for $3.2B NEW YORK – HSBC, Europe’s largest bank, is selling two portfolios containing U.S. consumer and homeowner loans for about $3.2 billion in cash as it looks to minimize its exposure in the country.

HSBC has been selling assets as part of its plan to improve profitability and shore up capital. Last year it completed the sale of its U.S. card business to Capital One for $2.6 billion.

The two portfolios are being sold to SpringCastle Acquisition LLC, which is owned by consumer finance company Springleaf Finance Inc. and real estate investment trust Newcastle Investment Corp.

The transaction includes more than 400,000 personal homeowner loans and personal unsecured loans originated mainly through HSBC Finance Corp., Newcastle said.

The sale of the portfolios is expected to close in the second quarter.

Springleaf will also buy

HSBC’s loan servicing facility in Kentucky. That sale is targeted to close in the fourth quarter after a period allowing for the conversion of loans being sold to SpringCastle. HSBC said that most of the building’s workers will transfer and become Springleaf employees.

U.S. service firms grow at fastest pace in a year WASHINGTON – U.S. service companies grew in February at the fastest pace in a year, buoyed by higher sales, more new orders and solid job growth. The gain suggests higher taxes have yet to slow consumer spending on services.

The Institute for Supply Management said Tuesday that its index of non-manufacturing activity rose to 56 in February from 55.2 in January. Any reading above 50 indicates expansion.

The report measures growth in industries that cover 90 percent of the work force, including retail, construction, health care and financial services.

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By PHILLIP ALDER Newspaper Enterprise Association

Charles R. Swindoll, a preacher who founded Insight for Living, said, “The secret of living a life of excellence is merely a matter of thinking thoughts of excellence. Really, it’s a matter of programming our minds with the kind of information that will set us free.”

The secret of playing bridge excellently is merely(!) a matter of thinking the excellent thought at the right moment. Really, it’s a matter of programming your mind to sift the information and reach the winning conclusion.

In this deal, West leads the diamond jack against seven spades. South wins with his ace and runs a torrent of six trumps and three hearts. What should West discard?

In theory, North’s jump to four spades denied a irst- or second-round control. But with a true Yarborough (no card higher than a nine), he felt justiied in a slight ib. South then hoped he would be able to avoid a diamond loser; maybe partner would have the queen or a doubleton diamond.

Since dummy had no help, South had to run his winners, starting with his trumps, and hope that the defenders would err.

West started with four painless pitches: two hearts and two clubs. Then, though, when the three top hearts came, he was less comfortable. He was not sure whether to throw diamonds or clubs. What was the key clue?

If South had started with a doubleton club, he would have ruffed the second in the dummy. So, since South held at most one club, West had to stay glued to his diamonds.

Contact Phillip Alder at pdabridge@prodigy.net.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS VCF Partners 18 LLC as assignee from RBS CITIZENS N.A. as successor to Greatbank, Counter/CrossPlaintiff, v.

FIFTH THIRD BANK f/k/a Fifth Third Bank (Chicago); GRAND RESERVE LLC; GREATBANK; CARPENTER CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA, INC.; HALLMARK MASONRY, INC.; TRISTATE CARPET 7 DECORATING, INC.; T. MANNING CONCRETE, INC.; CUSTOM ROOFING CONTRACTING, LTD; ASBACH & VANSELOW, INC.; FOX VALLEY EXTERIORS, INC.; Nonrecord Claimants UNKNOWN OWNERS, JEFFREY S. PELOCK; GRAND POINTE HOMES, INC.;GLEN EINEKE; CHRIS EINEKE; LENORE EINEKE; GENE EINEKE; AND CHAR EINEKE, Counter/Cross-Defendants.

08 CH 253 Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Keith Nygren, Sheriff of McHenry County, Illinois, will on March 28, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at the McHenry County Courthouse, Room 262, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: PIN# 19-31-328-005; Common address: 2 Eineke Court, Algonquin IL 60102.

The Judgment amount was: $1,227,996.05 The property consists of a single family home Terms of Sale: This real estate is being sold in an "As Is Condition" for cash or certified funds and the successful bidder is required to deposit 10% of the bid amount at the time of the sale with the McHenry County Sheriff and the balance to be paid by noon the following Tuesday after the sale, except by arrangement and agreement of the present owner/occupant. For information regarding this real estate, interested parties may contact: Norman L. Hafron 221 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1763 Chicago, IL 60601 312-372-6058 This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I513790 (Published in the Northwest Herald, March 6, 13 & 20, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS TCF NATIONAL BANK

Plaintiff, vs.

JOSE L. FERNANDEZ AKA JOSE FERNANDEZ AKA JOSE LUIS FERNANDEZ; MAURA RIVAS; EVELYN S. DIAZ FUENTES; RBS CITIZENS NA AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CHARTER ONE BANK NA; HIDDEN VALLEY PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 2084 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on October 30, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the law offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 622 Grace Drive, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156.

P.I.N. 19-21-476-014.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with 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, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Mr. David T. Cohen at Plaintiff's Attorney, David T. Cohen & Associates, LTD., 10729 West 159th Street, Orland Park, Illinois 60467-4531.

(708) 460-7711.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I513382 (Published in the Northwest Herald, March 6, 13 & 20, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE Pierce & Associates File Number # 1216154 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

KATHLEEN SHEEHAN AKA KATHLEEN M SHEEHAN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC AS NOMINEE FOR COYNE FINANCIAL LLC; CITY OF MCHENRY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 2218 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 January 3, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 11, 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. 14-01-351-012.

Commonly known as 804 PEARL AVENUE, MCHENRY, IL 60050.

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 1216154.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I513385 (Published in the Northwest Herald, March 6, 13 & 20, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS TCF NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

JOHN R. GRISH A/K/A JACK GRISH; SYLVIA GRISH A/K/A SYLVIA P. GRISH A/K/A SYLVIA P. DIGIROLAMO POLIARNY; BANK OF AMERICA N.A.; CACH, LLC, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO DIRECT MERCHANTS BANK; NORTH STAR CAPITAL ACQUISITIONS LLC; BRIGHT OAKS ASSOCIATION, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 12 CH 2864 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 20, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the law offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 60 Forest Lane, Cary, IL 60013.

P.I.N. 19-12-103-057.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with 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, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Mr. David T. Cohen at Plaintiff's Attorney, David T. Cohen & Associates, LTD., 10729 West 159th Street, Orland Park, Illinois 60467-4531.

(708) 460-7711.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I513386 (Published in the Northwest Herald, March 6, 13 & 20, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE Pierce & Associates File Number # 1213448 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

FONDA SHARKEY-WYATT A/K/A FONDA L SHARKEY-WYATT; DANIEL WYATT A/K/A DANIEL H WYATT; LAKE IN THE HILLS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12CH 2011 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 December 6, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 11, 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 19 IN BLOCK B IN LAKE IN THE HILLS ESTATES, UNIT NO 10, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 5, 1952, AS DOCUMENT NO 255945, IN BOOK 11 OF PLATS, PAGE 56, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 19-28-129-010.

Commonly known as 831 NAVAJO DRIVE, LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156-1550.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS BMO HARRIS BANK N.A. F/K/A HARRIS N.A., Plaintiff, -v.BRIAN A. CAPACI, DANIELLE R. CAPACI Defendants 12 CH 1852 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 28, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on March 20, 2013, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10306 BRIGHTON LANE, Huntley, IL 60142 Property Index No. 18-22-480-022.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $303,293.17.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: EHRENBERG & EGAN, LLC, 321 NORTH CLARK STREET, SUITE 1430, Chicago, IL 60654, (312) 253-8640.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. EHRENBERG & EGAN, LLC 321 NORTH CLARK STREET, SUITE 1430 Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 253-8640 Case Number: 12 CH 1852 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I508975 (Published in the Northwest Herald on March 2, 6, 13, 2013)

EMAIL: classified@shawsuburban.com, helpwanted@shawsuburban.com ONLINE: www.nwherald.com/classified FAX: 815-477-8898

CLASSIFIED

Page E4• Wednesday, March 6, 2013 prop ty 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 1213448.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I513380 (Published in the Northwest Herald, March 6, 13 & 20, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS VCF Partners 18 LLC as assignee from RBS CITIZENS N.A. as successor to Greatbank, Counter/CrossPlaintiff, v.

FIFTH THIRD BANK f/k/a Fifth Third Bank (Chicago); GRAND RESERVE LLC; GREATBANK; CARPENTER CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA, INC.; HALLMARK MASONRY, INC.; TRISTATE CARPET 7 DECORATING, INC.; T. MANNING CONCRETE, INC.; CUSTOM ROOFING CONTRACTING, LTD; ASBACH & VANSELOW, INC.; FOX VALLEY EXTERIORS, INC.; Nonrecord Claimants UNKNOWN OWNERS, JEFFREY S. PELOCK; GRAND POINTE HOMES, INC.;GLEN EINEKE; CHRIS EINEKE; LENORE EINEKE; GENE EINEKE; AND CHAR EINEKE, Counter/Cross-Defendants.

08 CH 253 Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Keith Nygren, Sheriff of McHenry County, Illinois, will on March 28, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at the McHenry County Courthouse, Room 262, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: LOT 5 IN GRAND RESERVE SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 2, 2004 AS DOCUMENT NO. 2004R0049463 BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED SEPTEMBER 6, 2004 AS DOCUMENT NO. 2004R080452, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS PIN# 19-31-328-005; Common address: 2 Eineke Court, Algonquin IL 60102.

The Judgment amount was: $1,227,996.05 The property consists of a single family home Terms of Sale: This real estate is being sold in an "As Is Condition" for cash or certified funds and the successful bidder is required to deposit 10% of the bid amount at the time of the sale with the McHenry County Sheriff and the balance to be paid by noon the following Tuesday after the sale, except by arrangement and agreement of the present owner/occupant. For information regarding this real estate, interested parties may contact: Norman L. Hafron 221 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1763 Chicago, IL 60601 312-372-6058 This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I513790 (Published in the Northwest Herald, March 6, 13 & 20, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA Plaintiff, vs.

Lisa Jameson; BMA Harris Bank National Association; Cobblestone Townhomes Association; Joe Reese; Ed Reese; Dan Reese; Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. f/k/a Capital One Bank; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Victoria Reese; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Dick Kuhn, as Special Representative.

Defendants.

12 CH 02543 Notice to Heirs and Legatees Notice is hereby given to you, the Unknown Heirs and Unknown Legatees of the decedent, Victoria Reese, that on February 5, 2013, an order was entered by the Court,

by naming Richard W. Kuhn, 552 S. Washington Street, Suite 100, Naperville, Illinois 60540, Tel. No. (630) 420-8228, as the Special Representative of the above named decedent under 735 ILCS 13-1209 (Death of a Party). The cause of action for the Foreclosure of a certain Mortgage upon the premises commonly known as: 1111 Pond Point Road, Woodstock, IL 60098.

(Published in the Northwest Herald, February 27, March 6 & 13, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, vs.

JOSE L. FERNANDEZ AKA JOSE FERNANDEZ AKA JOSE LUIS FERNANDEZ; MAURA RIVAS; EVELYN S. DIAZ FUENTES; RBS CITIZENS NA AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CHARTER ONE BANK NA; HIDDEN VALLEY PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 2084 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on October 30, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the law offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT 337 IN HIDDEN VALLEY UNIT 3, BEING AS SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 28, AND PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 27, 1994 AS DOCUMENT NO. 94R70733 IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 622 Grace Drive, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156.

P.I.N. 19-21-476-014.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with 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, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Mr. David T. Cohen at Plaintiff's Attorney, David T. Cohen & Associates, LTD., 10729 West 159th Street, Orland Park, Illinois 60467-4531.

(708) 460-7711.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I513382 (Published in the Northwest Herald, March 6, 13 & 20, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE Pierce & Associates File Number # 1216154 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

KATHLEEN SHEEHAN AKA KATHLEEN M SHEEHAN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC AS NOMINEE FOR COYNE FINANCIAL LLC; CITY OF MCHENRY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 2218 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 January 3, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 11, 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: THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 2 AND ALL OF LOT 3 IN BLOCK 13 IN MCHENRY SHORES UNIT NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE FRACTIONAL SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, LYING ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF FOX RIVER, ALSO PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 17, 1954 AS DOCUMENT NO. 278461, IN BOOK 11 OF PLATS, PAGE 111, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 14-01-351-012.

Commonly known as 804 PEARL AVENUE, MCHENRY, IL 60050.

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 1216154.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I513385 (Published in the Northwest Herald, March 6, 13 & 20, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS TCF NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

JOHN R. GRISH A/K/A JACK GRISH; SYLVIA GRISH A/K/A SYLVIA P. GRISH A/K/A SYLVIA P. DIGIROLAMO POLIARNY; BANK OF AMERICA N.A.; CACH, LLC, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO DIRECT MERCHANTS BANK; NORTH STAR CAPITAL ACQUISITIONS LLC; BRIGHT OAKS ASSOCIATION, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 12 CH 2864 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 20, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the law offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: PARCEL 1: LOT 1 IN BLOCK 43 IN BRIGHT OAKS UNIT NO. 1, BEING A PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 25, 1972 AS DOCUMENT NO. 577079, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS APPURTENANT TO ARID FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1, AS SET FORTH IN BRIGHT OAKS DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED JANUARY 31, 1973 AS DOCUMENT NO. 585949, AND SUPPLEMENT THERETO RECORDED JANUARY 31, 1974 AS DOCUMENT NO. 610468, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 60 Forest Lane, Cary, IL 60013.

P.I.N. 19-12-103-057.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with 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, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Mr. David T. Cohen at Plaintiff's Attorney, David T. Cohen & Associates, LTD., 10729 West 159th Street, Orland Park, Illinois 60467-4531.

(708) 460-7711.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I513386 (Published in the Northwest Herald, March 6, 13 & 20, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE Pierce & Associates File Number # 1213448 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

FONDA SHARKEY-WYATT A/K/A FONDA L SHARKEY-WYATT; DANIEL WYATT A/K/A DANIEL H WYATT; LAKE IN THE HILLS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12CH 2011 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 December 6, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illi-

y nois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 19-28-129-010.

Commonly known as 831 NAVAJO DRIVE, LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156-1550.

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 1213448.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I513380 (Published in the Northwest Herald, March 6, 13 & 20, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Kimberly A. Keegan a/k/a Kimberly Ann Keegan; Mistwood Place Homeowner's Association; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; M. Elaine Twigg, as Independent Administrator; Cassidy E. Keegan - minor; Liam P. Keegan - minor; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00349 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Kimberly A. Keegan a/k/a Kimberly Ann Keegan, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, towit: LOT 47 IN MISTWOOD PLACE UNIT 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 31, 1992 AS DOCUMENT NO. 92R47180, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 223 Mistwood Court, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 and which said Mortgage was made by: Kimberly A. Keegan a/k/a Kimberly Ann Keegan executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for U.S. Bank N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of McHenry County, Illinois, as Document No. 2005R0078598; 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 April 5, 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. 14-12-33173 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

I514118 (Published in the Northwest Herald, March 6, 13 & 20, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS COMMUNITY SOUTH BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

ROBERT LEMBKE, JENNIFER LEMBKE, BOB LEMBKE TRUCK SERVICE, INC., an Illinois Corporation, Z FINANCIAL, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company; Unknown Owners, and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants.

Case No. 13 CH 279 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given you, Z FINANCIAL, LLC, a non-record claimant, all Non-Record Claimants, and all Unknown Owners, pursuant to Section 15-1502 (c)(2) of the Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Law (735 ILCS 5/15/1502

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS BMO HARRIS BANK N.A. F/K/A HARRIS N.A., Plaintiff, -v.BRIAN A. CAPACI, DANIELLE R. CAPACI Defendants 12 CH 1852 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 28, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on March 20, 2013, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 304 IN SOUTHWIND UNIT 5B, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 25, 1998, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 1998R0079053, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 10306 BRIGHTON LANE, Huntley, IL 60142 Property Index No. 18-22-480-022.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $303,293.17.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: EHRENBERG & EGAN, LLC, 321 NORTH CLARK STREET, SUITE 1430, Chicago, IL 60654, (312) 253-8640.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. EHRENBERG & EGAN, LLC 321 NORTH CLARK STREET, SUITE 1430 Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 253-8640 Case Number: 12 CH 1852 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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w (7 (c)(2)), that the above-entitled mortgage foreclosure action was filed by the Plaintiff, COMMUNITY SOUTH BANK, in the Circuit Court of McHenry County, Illinois, on February 6, 2013 and is now pending in said court as Case Number 13 CH 279.

The names of the title holders of record are: Robert Lembke and Jennifer Lembke.

A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Lot 9 in Holian Industrial/Business Park, being a part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 30, Township 46 North, Range 9 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded March 05, 1991 as Document No. 91R6842, in McHenry County, Illinois.

Common address: 7504 Mayo Court, Spring Grove, Illinois 60081 Permanent Index Number: 0530-301-009 The Mortgage sought to be foreclosed: Mortgage dated January 22, 2010, and recorded on January 27, 2010 in the McHenry County Recorder's Office, McHenry County, Illinois, as Document No. 2010R0004620.

The mortgagors are ROBERT LEMBKE and JENNIFER LEMBKE The mortgagee is COMMUNITY SOUTH BANK. YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN FURTHER NOTICE that unless you file your Answer in said action or otherwise make your Appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of McHenry County, Illinois, on or before April 10, 2013 (30 DAYS FOLLOWING DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION), a default judgment may be entered against you at any time thereafter and a judgment entered in accordance with the relief requested in the Plaintiff's Complaint. /s/ Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Circuit Court McHenry County, Illinois Meaghan E. Alexander, 6282427 PRIME LAW GROUP, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 747 S. Eastwood Drive Woodstock, Illinois 60050 815/338-2040 (Published in the Northwest Herald February 27, March 6, 13, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT McHENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS MATTHEW BRAUN A/K/A MATTHEW J BRAUN; JENNIFER BRAUN A/K/A JENNIFER R BRAUN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 70 57 HOLLY DRIVE CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, MATTHEW BRAUN A/K/A MATTHEW J BRAUN; JENNIFER BRAUN A/K/A JENNIFER R BRAUN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 20 IN BLOCK 20 IN R.A. CEPEK'S CRYSTAL VISTA, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND PART OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 11, 1927 AS DOCUMENT NO. 76823, IN BOOK 6 OF PLATS, PAGE 18, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 57 HOLLY DRIVE, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014 and which said Mortgage was made by, MATTHEW BRAUN A/K/A MATTHEW J BRAUN; JENNIFER BRAUN A/K/A JENNIFER R BRAUN; Mortgagor (s), to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of McHENRY County, Illinois, as Document No. 07R0021668; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Court 2200 North Seminary Woodstock, Illinois 60098 on or before March 29, 2013, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 Email: pleadings@atty-pierce.com PA 1226374 I509881 (Published in the Northwest Herald, February 27, March 6 & 13, 2013.)

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Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT McHENRY COUNTY IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of ROBERT A. PSONAK, Deceased Case No. 13 PR 046 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of ROBERT A. PSONAK of: MCHENRY, IL Letters of office were issued on 2/13/2013 to: Representative: JANET CARLSON, 431 FARM TRL, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098-2436 whose attorney is: GUMMERSON RAUSCH WAND LEE ET AL, 101 S BENTON STREET, SUITE 201, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098.

Claims against the estate may be filed within six months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within six months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditor, whichever is later, shall be barred.

Claims may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, or with the representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed. /s/ Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Circuit Court

On August 4, 2010, your vehicle was towed to our business, Adams Automotive, Inc., 11517 US Highway 12, Richmond, Illinois, 60071. We repaired your vehicle per your request. We made several attempts to contact you when the vehicle was repaired and you never returned our phone calls.

You still have an outstanding bill of $270.36 for repairs and $713.00 for storage fees.

You have thirty days to pay your bill or Adams Automotive, Inc. will take over ownership of your vehicle on April 6, 2013. If there is no one to claim the vehicle by April 6, 2013, we will sell your vehicle for the repair and storage bill.

Adams Automotive (Published in the Northwest Herald on March 6, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on FEBRUARY 22, 2013, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as VIKING HOME REMODELING located at 1316 BERWYN ST., SPRING GROVE, IL 60081.

Dated FEBRUARY 22, 2013. /s/ Katherine C. Schultz County Clerk (Published in the Northwest Herald February 27 & March 6, 13, 2013)

(Published in the Northwest Herald February 20, 27, March 6, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF SUSAN M. WIEST, OWNER, FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF McHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR A VARIATION. Notice is hereby given in compliance with the McHenry County Zoning Ordinance, that a public hearing will be held before the McHenry County Hearing Officer, in connection with this ordinance, which would result in a variation for the following described real estate.

LOT 25 IN EMERALD PARK, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST FRACTIONAL HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 14, 1893 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 10881, IN BOOK 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 46, IN McHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN NUMBER, 1401126024 The subject property is located approximately 450 feet Northwest of the intersection of River Road and Charles J. Miller Road, with a common address of 401 S. Emerald Drive, McHenry, Illinois, in Nunda Township.

The subject property is presently zoned "R-1" and consists of approximately .27 acres with "R-1" zoning to the South, "R-1" zoning to the North, "A-1" zoning to the East and the Fox River to the West.

The Petitioner is requesting a variation be granted to allow a side yard setback of one (1') foot instead of the required ten (10) feet from the North property line, and to allow a height of twenty (20) feet instead of the maximum fourteen (14) feet allowed for a detached garage.

The Petitioner presently resides at 2105 Mills Pond Rd., Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014 A hearing on this Petition will be held on the 26th day of March, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. in room #210 at the McHenry County Government Center/Ware Rd. Administration Building, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois at which time and place any person desiring to be heard may be present.

DATED THIS 4TH DAY OF MARCH, 2013.

BY: SUSAN CONNOR Susan Connor, MCHO McHenry County Hearing Officer 2200 N. Seminary Avenue Woodstock, IL 60098 (Published in the Northwest Herald March 6, 2013)

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Clothes: Teen Girls, name brand, Justice, Gap, Aero, American Eagle, Jeans & Tops 10 items/$20 Size Small 14 815-455-6201 CUFFLINKS, MENS BLACK AND SILVER, NEW IN BOX $15 JOHNSBURG AREA 708-602-8353

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WAHL APPLIANCE

FREEZER CHEST

GE. 6.5 cu ft. Works good. $75.

815-245-4775 FREEZER, UPRIGHT - 19.3 cubic ft Montgomery Ward model 49269, works great. $50. 815-337-9250 Hotpoint Gas Range: white & black/self cleaning, 3 yrs new, nice condition $125 815-459-5424

SUN MAR. 24, 8 - 3 KANE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

Like new, 36x72, ice maker and water on door, MINT COND! Asking $400. 224-321-9680

in St. Charles

630-985-2097

1987 INDY 400 SNOWMOBILE Good condition with back rest $400 847-845-9063

REFRIGERATOR

STOVE ~ G. E. Excellent condition, $150.

815-455-5454 Turkey Fryer – Electric – Holds 14# Bird – Used Only Once In Original Box $25obo 815-728-9608 Leave Message

1920 Porcelain Gas Stove MFG Crown Stove, works. $275/obo. 815-568-8036

1988 Yamaha Phazer Electric start. Excellent condition. $600 OBO 815-260-4395

1990 POLARIS INDY 500 2700 miles, reverse, liquid cooled.

Excellent condition! $800.

847-639-3687

1994 V-MAX LE 500 Electric start, mint condition! $1200/obo. 815-759-1507

Cedar Chest: Vintage Lane, darker finish, brass hardware, some light scratches, good cond. No key $350 847-962-8786 CUBS MEMORABILIA – First Day Cover Stamp. Wrigley Field CubsPadres 1984. Framed. $35.

847-515-8012 Huntley area DUNNINGERS COMPLETE ENCYCLOPEDIA BOOK OF MAGIC At least 100 years old.

288 pages. $30.

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Hand Mirrors

2 brass, 1 plastic very old and nice 3/$40. 815-459-7485 1999 Polaris 700 Long Track Bent tunnel. Runs great! $800 OBO 815-260-4395

2002 Arctic Cat ZR 600 mint condition, $2600 firm 815-382-4009

Parts/Sled $350 847-639-3916

Ladder Back Chairs w/arms, (2) Rush Seat. Very old. Perfect Cond.

Great gift, $200/obo.

815-861-1163 Oil Paintings: Hargrove (7) $15$50/each 815-568-8036 Painting, antique, reverse on glass.

Japanese style landscape with mother of pearl house by river. 26” by 17”. Wood frame. Slight damage in one spot. $99. Island Lake. turquoisesilver@hotmail

Poloroid Land Camera

Swinger Model 20. Mint with case and papers, $35. 815-459-7485

Porcelain Doll

22” with chair, Jan McLean, $50.

224-523-1569 Refrigerator: Amana, 18 cu ft., and D/W both white good cond $100 each or both for $150 847-516-3959

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Insulating Blankets (80) For covering concrete, 6'x25' $20/ea. 847-514-4989 Kitchen Sink: stainless steel, new, never installed, 2 basin v. good.

Cond. $50 815-363-9636 Light Fixture Beautiful, contemporary for kitchen or dining room, exc cond. $30. 847-829-4546

Plywood: 3/8”x4'x8' sheets, cabinet grade $16.00

Motorcycle Swap Meet

Our 10th Year $7 Admission, $50 Booth

Garage wall cabinets (5): vinyl covered wood, walnut color, $25/OBO 815-385-0020 Granite Table Top 27x66x1 11/4 very good cond. $75 815-363-9636

Dryer. Maytag. Gas. White.

Great condition. $299.

630-973-3528 Dryer: Maytag Neptune white gas dryer, good condition, you haul $75 815-477-7204

Pair of white pedestal bases for LG front loading washer & dryer. They are 14 inches high and have a drawer for storage. Asking 375.00/pair. Call if interested 847-533-9837

14 ft, aluminum with trailer. Good condition! $400 815-245-6251

Forced Air Heater. 80K BTU. Free Standing Rudd, natural gas. Great for home, garage or shop. Works great! $325 847-902-5945

Pipe Insulators: 2 5/8x 3” 15 pcs 2 1/8 x 3' 9 pcs owens corning $25 815-363-9636

FISHING BOAT

Canoe – OldTown – 17ft Barely Used – incl. Oars, Life Jackets Roof Top Carry Kit – $375 815-261-8230 9am-9pm

815-943-6937 Crown Molding: oak, new, never used, 5” 200' total $200 $15 815-363-9636

Reconditioned Appliances Lakemoor 815-385-1872

MAYTAG WASHER & DRYER PERFORMA Large capacity tub & drum. Washer has 5 water levels, 5 washing cycles, with extra rinse cycle, Dryer has 5 drying cycles, 3 timer signals & presscare. All manual's & installation instructions along with all water & gas connections included. Excellent condition. Selling as a pair only. Cash & carry. $375.

For more information & pictures call 847-854-4406

WILL BUY CARS Junk or Gems – Top Dollar $500 - $5000 414-254-1142

Chairs: (6) wood, breakfast, kitchen chairs $48

Sewing Chest ~ Walnut

3 drawers, 2 side sections.

14Dx24Wx24H, perfect condition! $200/obo. 815-861-1163 Snowbaby: It's Snowing. Issued 1996, now retired. In original box, Dept. 56 $15 815-338-0328

Teddy Bear Collection

20 +, call for details, $100.

815-861-1163 Wall Clock: does not run, circa 1970's, made in Germany 12”x10”x4”has pendulum, chains, and weights. For hobbyist or parts $100 815-477-0972 WWII EGW Knife w/ Leather Sheath – 7 ¼” Blade – 12” Overall $100 262-728-6732 Daytime

Baby Afgans, Beautiful, Unique, unusual. Circular 48" diameter, Lacy, many colors to chose from. Make great gift $48 Pictures on website.

815-3569844 Crib: very good condition, oak finish, head & footboard have a curve to them $65/OBO 815-455-2379

Piano: Spin It Gulbransen, walnut, very good condition $400 815-578-1140

Ceiling tiles: 2x4 new, never used, in box 23 pcs. $20 815-363-9636

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SHOWER DOORS

Couch ~ Brown & Beige

8 ft, Like new condition! $325.00.

Pictures avail. 815-790-3083 Couch. Beige. $75 815-301-7168 Desk & book case: oak, desk is 73” H 5'W 23”D w/ light & chair, bookcase is 3'x6' $75 815-363-9636

DESK ~ WALNUT

Desk: Roll top, oak, great condition $100 815-382-1530 Dining Room Chairs (6). Contemporary. Damask upholstered.

White. $250/all. 815-219-9332

Floor Lamp:, metal, 57” VGC $25 815-363-9636 Furniture Set: Bamboo from Thailand, Papa San Chair, Princess Chair, Pagoda Book Case, 2 end tables, elephant padle, swing chair w/ottoman $225/OBO 815-568-8036

Desk with corner computer table

John Wayne 1st ed. collector's plate

by Endre Szabo, 1976. Two John Wayne DVD sets, sealed. Two large, John Wayne, unused postcards. $35. turquoisesilver@hotmail Yachting Magazines. 1990-2010 Total 250. Excellent condition $10 obo 815-344-9665

Camera: Polaroid Spectra Kit w/special effects lens, tripod & camera bag $50 815-568-8036 COMPUTER - New still in box Gateway desktop computer with free keyboard, model # sx2855. Windows 7 home premium, 1.8ghz Intel Celeron, 2GB memory, 250GB storage, Intel graphics 2000-220whdmi. $200 815-900-6215 Joe

SEWING MACHINE - Working Kenmore Zig Zag model #1431, with instruction manual & free sewing kit. $25 firm. 815-900-6215 Joe 224-420-1414 Mac

Oak with 27 TV. Great for family or kids room, $250. 815-356-0883

Kitchen Table: round w/4 padded chairs good condition, maple wood $75 815-522-6607

With chair, white and black.

Includes lamp and attached storage tray, MINT COND! Asking $125. 224-321-9680

TABLE & CHAIRS – 40" dia light oak table & 2 chairs. Great for starters or small apartment. Asking $25 firm.

815-900-6215 Joe 224-420-1414 Mac Vase-Czech Republic. Clear crystal, "Regent" flair style, 14 inches high.

Pair clear crystal candlestick holders. Austria, 3 1/2" inches high.

Both items new/old. $60. Island Lake. turquoisesilver@hotmail.com

Living Room Set- Ashely furniture matching couch and loveseat, dark brown. 2 glass end tables and matching coffee table. $700 for the set. 815-404-0035 Pool Table Light. $50 815-301-7168 Pool Table, 6ft, Frederic Wllys, comes w/balls, rack, 14 sticks, $150 847-409-6477 Receiver, 5 speaker surround, Phillips, sound works great, w/ subwoffer $80 815-701-1832 ROCKER, OAK WITH BLUE CUSHIONS, JOHNSBURG AREA $25.00; 708-602-8353 Round oak coffee table and (1) round end table, $80/both.

815-301-7168 Santa Cruz High Dining Table & 1 Barstool Set. $50. 815-900-6215 Sleep Number FlexFit Plus Adjustable Base, Split King to adjust ea side separately, less than 2 mos old, $2500/OBO 847-845-9608

HUNTERS COAT – Mens medium size camo hunters coat. New, never worn. $50 firm. 224-420-1414 Mac, 815-900-6215 Joe

HAY ~ ROUND BALES Canary grass/cattails, $45 or clean grass, $110, lrg sq $100, sml sq alfalfa $9. & wheat straw $4 262-2752251

COMPUTER DESK

COPIER/SCANNER/FAX

Table: Marble Top, green top/ walnut color legs, ideal for hallway, back of sofa, etc.

14”Wx35”Lx25”H excellent condition $75 847-746-1541

Wards, 14”, work good, $25.

815-459-7485 Saw Blades: Diamond, 15” diameter, 2 3/8 hole, used, 4 blades $50 815-363-9636 Yamaha Generator EC4000DV Industrial Runs and Works well. Asking $250/obo. Call 815-546-5018 Open to trades of equal value.

DVD CASES, used empty 14 mm.

Some white, black, single & double. $0.25ea, 5-$0.75 or 10-$1.00 815-900-6215 Joe Loud Speaker -12 Volt, I got this off the fire chief's command truck I bought. Heavy alum. Made by CPI. $20. 815-363-9636

Printer ~ Digital Photo Sony

DPP-EX50. Prints wonderful pictures, $55/obo.

847-829-4546 Scanner, Bearcat 250, Realistic Programable AM/FM Scanner, Books & Misc Items. $50 OBO. 815-728-1506 leave msg.

Sony Speakers, Sub, Technics Receiver Everything is great shape and works well. Willing to trade, sell or barter. $250/obo. 815-546-5018

TV STAND ~ PLANT STAND Oak wood, 37”Hx15”Wx12”D. Excellent condition, $85.

847-829-4546 TV: 19” Toshiba, table model w/ remote, sharp picture, $25 847-516-2909 Day TWIN BED with two bookshelves headboard, and three base drawers for sale. Good condition. $75. You haul. 224-558-7518

WINE RACK

Metal with glass top. Holds 21 wine bottles, 36”x16”, $95.

847-829-4546 WING BACK CHAIR - Seafoam Green, good condition. $50. Call between 11a & 7p: 815-943-2331 Wood bunk bed set with desk, quality set! $200 815-301-7168

Stereo Technic Amplifier

& Yamaha Tuner, both $100.

815-701-1172

SURROUND SOUND RECEIVER

Sony, model STR-D911, $95.

815-578-0212 TARGUS NETBOOK CARRYING BAG; $15; 708/602-6353 Turntable: Technic's Panasonic, SL1200 Direct Drive Turntable $125 815-568-8036 Video Camera: Canon, VC-30/30A w/200m remote, wide attachment, uv filter, camera bag, Panasonic PV 8000 VCR & PV-850 tuner $150 815-568-8036

Wii With 8 Games

Exercise board, 2 controllers, charger and more, $275.

815-356-0883

Bo-Flex. $175.

815-301-7168 Skiis: Cross Country, 2 sets of skiis, one set of poles (no charge for ski boots—women's size 8-men's size 8 or 9) $45 847-639-8656

MIXED FIREWOOD Oak - Maple - Cherry $85/FC or 2FC $165. Free Delivery and Stacking. 815-528-0586

Shot Gun Shells – 1 & 2 Times Shot – 12 Gage Federal – Remington & Winchester AA Shells For Reloading – 2000 Shells - $20 815-334-9038 7:30am-6:30pm

BAKER'S RACK 5 tier with glass shelves, metal sides with design. $320 815-653-9303 Beginners Sewing Machine. In cabinet Sears Kenmore 1484. Instr book incl. Cleaned and oiled,ready to go. $40/Firm. 847-857-8260 Comforter Set. Queen. Plum, Gray, Ivory. Like new! Pics avail. $35 815-459-9333 Dinnerware – Noratake - Stoneware 67 Pc. Set for 10 – Wild Grasses On Lt. Grey Background – Ex. Cond. $350obo 815-338-9466

With matching dresser, light wood.

Great conditon! Asking $150.

224-321-9680 Bedroom Set. King, Oak, 2 night stands, dresser w/mirror. $250.

815-301-7168 Bedroom Set. Queen. Incl pier unit headboard, 6 drawer chest & mattress set. Pics avail. $400.

815-459-9333 Chairs: ladder back, cane seats med oak finish excellent cond. $30/each 815-459-3013

NINA 2 year old female Calico DMH Instead of dreaming about who I want to be, I enjoy who I am.

It's taken me time, but now I've finally become myself. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

Chain Saw ~ Electric

Rolling Walker - Nova Hand brakes and padded seat.

Like new! $60 815-276-2368

BASKETS

Unique, various sizes, $5 - $20.

815-861-1163 Bow: Hoyt Intensity Bow, Youth or women 30-40lbs $85/OBO 815-283-5165 Camera – Digital – G E G1 7MP – Used Once – Complete w/Manual, All Connections, Battery, Charger, 5D Memory Card, Shoots Video, In Orig. Box (Org.$235) Asking $75 815-353-3345 Until 9PM Camera Kit: Canon AE-1 35mm, flash unit, power winder, data back, tele convertor, wide angle & lens bag, tripod & manuals $150 815-568-8036 Chicken Soup Books 22 assorted $11 224-577-6338

GLOVES ~ LATEX

With Aloe Organic, case of 1000. $55 815-578-0212 Hot Dog Cooker/steamer/keeper: Echols commercial stainless steel hot dog cooker w/bun steamer unit $395 847-902-5945 Luggage Set Top Brand and cond.

American Tourister. Not canvas sides, 2 pieces 7x24”, 7x20”, $40.

815-455-3555

Massage Mat ~ Homedics Heated, full body, used once. New $100, now $35. 815-861-1163 Outboard Motor: 1990 4.8. HP, low hours, like new, $350 815-382-1292

FLOOR LAMPS - 2 used matching 6ft floor lamps. Brass & hunter green. $15 each or $20 for both!

815-900-6215 Joe, 224-420-1414 Mac

GLASS TUMBERS (8)

Libby Hostess Set, 1960's.

Clear with gold leaf "sports" design.

Heavier glass, 5 1/2" tall. New/old stock, still in box, $20. turquoisesilver@hotmail.com

MOTOCROSS HELMETS; NO FEAR SIZE LARGE; HAVE 2; $35 EACH 708-602-8353 PIRELLI MOTOCROSS TIRE MT 450 SCORPION GROSS 100/90 19" GOOD CONDITION $15 JOHNSBURG AREA 708-602-8353

PACO 1 1/2 year old male Chihuahua I plan to play the hand I've been dealt as courageously as I can. I know the best is yet to come for me and you too. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

Snowboard Shoes for Women white, size 8, BRAND NEW $25 815-459-2640

Disney Princess Table

With 2 chairs, $25 815-356-0883 DOLL BED - All wood doll bed for 18" dolls, complete with pillow, sheet, blanket and mattress pad.

Various combinations available. $45. 847-836-9543

Antique and Modern Guns Old Lever Actions, Winchesters, Marlins, Savages, etc. Old Pistols and Revolvers. Cash for Collection.

FFL License 815-338-4731

Lionel & American Flyer Trains 815-353-7668

PET TAXI CARRIER – Paid $32 new!

Asking $15. Will hold small to med size pet up to 20lbs.

815-900-6215 Joe 224-420-1414 Mac Saddle: English Hunter/Jumper Saddle, blue leather, medium tree, 17 inch seat, good cond $55 815-276-1479 Crystal Lake

WANTED TO BUY: Vintage or New, working or not.

Bicycles, Outboard motors, fishing gear, motorcycles or mopeds, chainsaws, tools etc. Cash on the spot. Cell: 815-322-6383

WINDMILL

MTD 3-21 SNOWBLOWER RUNS BUT NEEDS CARB WORK NICE CONDITION $50. 815-675-2155

RUMMAGE SALE THURSDAY, MAR 7 1PM - 7PM FRIDAY, MAR 8 9AM - 4PM SATURDAY, MAR 9 9AM - 12PM

Saturday 1/2 Price Sale ! $3.00/Bag Cary United Methodist Church

500 First St. Sponsored by UMW Proceeds benefit Local & Global Missions

HARVARD - INDOOR/OUTDOOR SPOTS AVAILABLE Participants Needed to sell their household & misc items at the Community Indoor/outdoor garage sale on April 6th during Business Expo Outside $15 inside $25 Over 1000 attendees expected. Spaces limited. For more information: 815-943-4404

LAKE IN THE HILLS

FRI & SAT 8-4 SUN 9-2 414 CEDAR ST. Off of Hilltop Tools, furniture, stereo, ladders and walk-boards, household items & MORE!

LAKE IN THE HILLS

HUGE HARDWARE SALE

50% OFF EVERYTHING MUST GO! Sale located @

Great Lakes Electrical Supply

8709 Pyott Rd. MON-FRI 8AM-4PM

St. Charles th

The 56 Spring Fox Valley Antiques Show presents

Rustic wood look with 2 planter boxes below, 4'H, $45.

815-578-0212

CARY

POCKET KNIVES, HAVE THREE, INCLUDING 1 LARGE AND 1 SHARPER IMAGE; $10 EA; 708-602-8353; JOHNSBURG AREA

Rocking Horse for toddler, excellent shape, wool on head and tail, white & tan, $20 815-459-2640

Saddle: quality Equi-Bette 17.5” dressage, adult size, minimal wear, solid leather $225/OBO 815-651-1050 Battery Motorized Wheel Chair.

Jazzy. Red. Hardly used, like new! $400. Dundee. Lv msg for Frank.

847-428-2511

Sports Craft, like new! $45.

Air Hockey Table, like new1 $40.

224-650-1564 KOHO HOCKEY PANTS; SIZE LARGE (28-30) AND SHIN 7 ELBOW PADS AND 2 PUCKS FOR $25; JOHNSBURG AREA; 708-602-8353

DOLL HOUSE Newly built wrap around porch, 6 rooms, $100. 847-854-7980

“Blooming Antiques” Sponsored by Garfield Farm Museum

Kane Co. Fairgrounds 525 S. Randall Rd. March 9th & 10th Sat. 10am-5pm Sun. 10am-4pm

MTD SNOW BLOWER 21" CUT ELECTRIC START NEW PADDLES AND CABLE. WORKS WELL. REDUCED $140. 815-675-2155

57 Dealers from 14 States Admission $8 www.csada.com $2 Off with this ad.

SNOW BLOWER 2 stage snowblower w/ Tecumeth 4 cycle engine, starts runs & works great. Call Frank 815-527-2822 Fox Lake area $75.

WOODSTOCK

Prairie Grove RUMMAGE SALE Faith Community United Church of Christ

2023 Rt.176 1 mile W. of Island Lake, 3 miles E of Rt. 31 off Bayview Beach Rd.

March 7 9AM-4PM March 8 9AM-1PM ! March 8 is Bag Day $2/Paper Bag, $5/Garbage Bag

MOTHER LODE

Clothes, Housewares, Books, Furniture, Perfume, Jewelry & Collectibles

MARCH 8 & 9 8AM - 4PM

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Toro CCR 2450. 20” cut. Easy pull start. Cuts through heavy snow. $175. 815-245-4775

421 LINCOLN AVE.

Register for FREE today at

TORO CCR-2000-E 20" SINGLE STAGE WITH ELECTRIC START ALL GONE OVER W/ OEM PARTS LOOK AND RUNS LIKE NEW. Reduced to $300. 815-675-2155

Lots of Antiques - Eastlake table, corner pine cupboard, pine buffet, planter box, wicker fern stand, commode, 3 cane seat chairs, oak desk & chair, pine tool boxes, oak rocker, old highchair, newer Crate & Barrel sofa, lamps, Lenox china birds, Lonagerber baskets, cut and pressed crystal, wine glasses, dishes, silverware, small kitchen appliances, linens, old books, picture frames, retired Cowson-Parade and Beanie Babies, old bikes, camping equipment, exercise equipment, toys and games.....and for the men lots of tools in the garage and basement!

TEXT ALERTS SNOWBLOWER – LIKE NEW. Only used 3 times this year. Paid $327 new – asking $175 obo. 815-9006215 Joe, 224-420-1414 Mac

TORO POWERLITE-E 16" SINGLE STAGE SNOW BLOWER W/ ELECTRIC START. ALL GONE OVER W/ OEM PARTS LOOKS AND RUNS LIKE NEW. Reduced to $225.

815-675-2155

Steel Cabinet

21X36x27, 2 doors, lexan top.

Very nice, $60. 815-459-7485

Water Cooler: Hot & Cool, $20 815-404-9765

ARMOIRE

CONCEALED CARRY CLASS Country Inn, Crystal Lake $80 ea.

March 24 or April 20 9am-1pm.

Info/Register@608-577-1917

American Girl Doll (Cecile) New, historical doll in blue dress, no book. $80. 815-455-6201

Tanning Bed/Canopy: Santana Sunmate SB-9 $135 OBO 815-568-8036

DVD MEDIA CABINETS – holds over 200 DVDs. 45" h x 33" w x 7" d.

Pecan finish, have 3 of them! $15 each or $30 takes all.

815-900-6215 Joe 224-420-1414 Mac

BRIDGESTONE MOTOCROSS TIRES M604 1200-90 57M AND 110/90 19 BOTH IN GOOD COND $20; JOHNSBURG AREA; 708-602-8353

YAMAHA MOTOCROSS STOCK MUFFLERS; HAVE 2; $40 EACH; JOHNSBURG AREA 708-602-8353

4 Piece Tool Shop

TABLE LAMPS - TWO FRENCH PROVINCIAL $25; JOHNSBURG AREA; 708-602-8353

TEAK HUTCH: 2 piece, 80 wide by 60 high. Bottom: sliding teak doors, 4 sections with shelves and 4 silverware drawers. Top: 4 sections with shelves and sliding glass doors. $195. 815-678-9991

LOW COST PET VACCINATIONS Monday 3/25/2013 at the Tractor Supply Store located at 1201 S Division Street, Harvard, IL from 10-1pm. No appt necessary. Call SPAY ILLINOIS for more info 877-475-7729

DEER FOUNTAIN-WITH BUCK STATUE; CONCRETE; APPROXIMATELY 5 FEET TALL; JOHNSBURG AREA; $250 FIRM; 708-602-8353

18 volt, $60. 815-701-1172

Lexmark, like new! $40.

224-650-1564 Dell Optiplex 755 Ultra Thin Desktop w/17" monitor. $150 OBO. 815-575-0504

JORDY Jordy 6 month old male Lab mix. Sometimes, where you think you're going isn't where you end up. This is a world still worth exploring and I want to see it all. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

WATER DISPENSER – GE Cold & Hot. $50. 815-385-1732

TABLE LAMP - BRASS & GLASS $10/obo . 815-900-6215

Oak Armoire with 3 drawers and lots of storage, $325.

815-356-0883

Heater: Life Smart Infrared Zone Heater, remote on and off 1500 watts 120 volt $50.

815-355-2941

Book set (2): “Coaching Girls Softball” and “Softball Skills & Drills” exc. cond. $18 815-459-2225

Foosball Table

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

Grand Father Clock: 6 ft model series 111 w/original book has chimes and in like new condition $330 815-477-0308

DRAWING TABLE

Pictures: Japanese, set of 4, Geisha Girl, red, gold, and black background, bamboo frame $50 815-344-9665

Aquarium, 10 gallon, w/filter, pump, top, light, and heater $10 815-648-2501 DOG NAIL TRIMMER / GRINDER, NEW IN BOX & AS SEEN ON TV $15 JOHNSBURG AREA 708-602-8353

Very good condition, $40.

Can email pictures.

815-455-6627 Desk: contemporary w/swivel chair & 2DR File Cabinet $100 815-568-8036

2 Tall Glass, 30”x68” w/Frame, $95. 815-575-6096

$90.

815-301-7168

ICE CRUSHER Portable Electric Use on counter for drinks or fancy food. Works good, $20.

815-455-3555 Lamp Shade-cloth, eggshell color, new in wrapping. Size L12” W8” D5.5”. $10. 815-344-9665

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Crate: XT15R 15 watt guitar amp rarely used $50 815-388-5061 Luggage: Samsonite, Hardside, Piggyback ($15), Pollman ($10) Amer. Tourist Attache Case ($3) 815-678-4185 Organ: Hammond M3, plays well, $175 815-756-8365

PIANO ~ SPINET

Jansen, maple, needs some tuning. $200. 815-385-1616 or 815-814-4012 Piano: beautiful Horace Waters Console Piano, Louis XV style w/bench, you move $250 815-455-7813 UPRIGHT BASS, 3/4. Carlo Robelli model 6702. with zippered gig bag $400, 847-915-1294

CRAFTERS WANTED

'80 BassTracker 16', 9.8hp Merc., Trlr. w/spare tire, 2 Eagle D. Finders, Bilge/Aerator Pumps.

Garage kept, travel cover. $3,500/obo 815-344-5203 Air Hockey Table – 3x5 ft. w/Equip Older But Very Good Condition $50.obo 815-728-9608 9am – 9pm

AIR HOCKEY TABLE

Full size, good condition! $25/obo.

847-712-0303 after 4pm Marengo Area

SAT, MAR 23, 9AM-4PM Call Laurie @ 815-385-6956 ECKEL'S MCHENRY FLEA MARKET

3705 W. ELM SAT & SUN 8-5 Spaces Start As Low As $12 815-363-FLEA (3532)

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