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Oberweis falls short of meeting support State senator received only three votes to convene for discussion of Brady’s views

By NICOLE WESKERNA nweskerna@shawmedia.com State Sen. Jim Oberweis hasn’t received the support he needed to convene a meeting to discuss views that Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady has expressed on same-sex marriage.

Oberweis, R-Sugar Grove, said Wednesday he had reserved a conference room at the H a m p t o n I n n Jim in Aurora using Oberweis his own money.

The meeting was scheduled for Saturday, but Oberweis only got three of the five votes he needed from committeemen to have the meeting.

In January, Oberweis started seeking support from Republican lawmakers to

“... Our CEO has taken very open, public action contrary to the organization, and that’s unacceptable.”

Jim Oberweis State senator meet and discuss Brady’s open support of same-sex marriage. Brady said he was expressing support for samesex marriage in a personal capacity, rather than as Illinois GOP chairman.

“I believe we have to have a meeting to ask Pat for an explanation, to modify his actions or get a new CEO,” Oberweis said. “Our CEO has taken very open, public action contrary to the organization, and that’s unacceptable.”

Oberweis said he was told other committee members had tried to set up a meeting, possibly for Feb. 23, but nothing

has been confirmed. He said Jerry Clarke, former chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren, has been working to set up another meeting.

Clarke did not return a message seeking comment.

Brady, of St. Charles, said he wasn’t surprised Oberweis didn’t get the support he needed to call a meeting.

“I’m just at a loss as to why either of them would spend all this time working on something that’s going nowhere,” Brady said. “I understand there were people on the committee who weren’t happy with the way I rolled

• Anthony J. Sarlo, 20, of the 800 block of Honeysuckle Avenue, West Chicago, was charged Saturday, Feb. 2, with underage drinking.

• Nine video games valued at $424.41 were reported stolen Monday, Feb. 4, from the Geneva Public Library, 127 James St.

pear in court on a charge of driving with a suspended license. He also was wanted on DuPage County warrants.

• Kathryn Dale Doepke, 22, of the 1700 block of Covington Court, St. Charles, was charged Friday, Feb. 1, with driving under the influence, driving with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent and improper lane use after hitting a parked car in the 100 block of South Third Street. Police noted the report would be forwarded to the Liquor Commission because she was either over-served by The Beehive or was allowed to remain on the premises while intoxicated.

Both situations violate local ordinances.

• Antonia Galicia Anguiano, 34, of the 1400 block of Indiana Street, St. Charles, was arrested Thursday, Jan. 31, on a Kane County warrant for failing to appear in court on a charge of driving without a license.

• Michael G. Kulpin, 17, of the 600 block of Oak Street, St. Charles, was charged Sunday, Feb. 3, with escape from penal institution failure to report, a Class 3 felony, and criminal damage to property. The charges reportedly stemmed from him removing his home-monitoring device.

it out, but I talked to others who said this is perfectly appropriate.”

He said the party’s preamble states the GOP is an open, inclusive party that welcomes a diversity of opinions. He said he’s confident the committee will move beyond the issue.

Oberweis said other committeemen who supported a meeting included Gene Dawson of Barrington and Angel Garcia of Chicago. He said another member committed a vote, but it never came to fruition because Oberweis said he couldn’t find a fifth person.

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8POLICE REPORTS Campton Hills • Logan Max Brandt, 22, of the 300 block of South Commonwealth Avenue, Aurora, was charged Sunday, Feb. 3, with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent and driving without a front license plate.

Geneva • A car’s driver side mirror and mount were reported damaged Wednesday, Jan. 23, while parked in the 1100 block of Geneva Drive.

Damage was estimated at $300.

Officers also observed egg debris on the driver’s side quarter panel.

• A GPS valued at $100 was reported stolen Monday, Jan. 28, from a car parked on the 400 block of Brittany Court.

• Two bottles of fragrance valued at $183 were reported stolen Thursday, Jan. 31, from Ulta, 1560 S. Randall Road.

• A purse valued at $2,895 was reported stolen Wednesday, Jan. 30, from Jobella Vintage Resale and Consignment, 310 Campbell St. The purse was described as a Valentino Rockstud leopard calf hair Hobo shoulder bag.

St. Charles • Daniel Brian Winger, 26, of the 300 block of North First Street, Geneva, was arrested Friday, Feb. 1, on a St. Charles and Kane County warrant.

• A slashed tire was reported Friday, Feb. 1, in the 1700 block of Patricia Lane.

• Jon Robert Wilson, 44, of the 200 block of South 17th Street, St. Charles, was arrested Friday, Feb. 1, on a Kane County warrant for failing to appear in court on a charge of driving with a suspended license.

• Adria Lynn Nuessen, 43, of the 0-100 block of Highgate Course, St. Charles, was arrested Friday, Feb. 1, on a St. Charles warrant for failing to appear in court on a driving under the influence charge.

• David Joseph Lamoso, 45, of the 200 block of Circle Drive, Addison, was arrested Sunday, Feb. 3, on a St. Charles warrant for failing to ap-

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Where did you grow up? Batavia, born and raised.

I was born in a house three blocks from where I live now.

Who would play you in the movie of your life?

Paul Newman First job? Baling hay on a farm and setting pins at Batavia Bowl when I was 12.

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A cowboy. I became a materials supervisor instead.

A book or movie you’d recommend? The movie “Lonesome Dove” and the book “Wagons West” by Dana Fuller Ross Favorite charity? Salvation Army Hobbies? Reading, and I walk two miles a day.

Favorite local restaurant? Apple Villa in Batavia What is an interesting factoid about yourself? I saved three people. One from drowning and two with the Heimlich maneuver.

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Daddy Daughter Date Night in Batavia

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WHAT: Dads and their daughters, ages 3 to 11, are invited to the Batavia Park District’s Daddy Daughter Date Night. The cost is $12 for residents, $14 for Batavia nonresidents and $16 for nonresidents. Price is per person.

A dinner option has been added at Pal Joey’s, 31 N. River St, starting at 4:30 p.m. The meal will include choice of appetizer and choice of personal pizza or lasagna. Soft drinks, coffee, water and gratuity are included. The cost is $16 for residents, $18 for Batavia nonresidents and $20 for nonresidents. Price is per person.

WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Rotolo Middle School, 1501 S. Raddant Road INFO: For information or to register, contact the Batavia Park District at 630-879-5235 or visit www.bataviaparks.org.

‘Memories of Coultrap’ at Geneva History Center

WHAT: A program, “Memories of Coultrap,” is set. Originally the Geneva Community High

School – and later a junior high, then a middle school, and finally Coultrap Elementary – the Coultrap building has hosted youth at a variety of stages. The cost is $5 for adults, $3 for history center members and students and free to Herrington Circle Members. Cookies and coffee are provided, and participants are encouraged to bring their lunch. Inglenook Pantry of Geneva provides soup on a firstcome, first-served basis.

WHEN: Noon Tuesday WHERE: Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St. INFO: For information, contact the Geneva History Center at 630-232-4951 or visit www. genevahistorycenter.org to register online.

Fermilab plans Family Open House on Sunday

WHAT: Fermilab’s annual Family Open House will feature hands-on science exhibits for kids, demonstrations of liquid nitrogen by Mr. Freeze, family-friendly science lectures and tours of the Fermilab site. The event is free.

The group usually has no fee, but it does accept donations.

WHEN: 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Wilson Hall INFO: For information, visit http://ed.fnal.gov/ ffse/openhouse.

Boy Scouts plan pancake breakfast in Batavia

WHAT: The Batavia Holy Cross Boy Scout Troop 21 is holding its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser, which will help the troop with expenses and raise funds for summer camp and high adventure Scout trips. No reservations are needed, and tickets are available in advance or at the door for $6 each. Children under 5 eat free with paid adult meal.

WHEN: 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday WHERE: Lower level of Holy Cross Church, 2300 Main St., Batavia INFO: For information regarding pre-sale tickets or questions regarding the breakfast, contact Liz Signorella at 630-7610906. For information regarding Troop 21 membership and its activities, visit www. bataviatroop21.org.

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‘Doctor Silvia’ charged with deceptive practice for alleged after-hours work KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com NORTH AURORA – An arrest warrant has been issued for an Aurora woman who is charged with illegally practicing dentistry at North Aurora Dental Associates.

Silvia Hernandez, 37, of the 400 block of Iowa Avenue, Aurora, was indicted last week by a Kane County grand jury on the charges of theft, a Class 3 felony; deceptive practices, a Class A misdemeanor; and unlawful practice of dentistry, a Class A misdemeanor.

The charges came after an investigation by North Aurora police that spanned

more than seven months. On Wednesday, detectives were communicating with Hernandez’s attorney to arrange for her surrender.

The investigation began in July when a female went to North Aurora Dental Associates to report a problem with her braces, according to a news release from the North Aurora Police Department.

When the office staff couldn’t find a record of the woman being a patient there, the woman reported she paid “Doctor Silvia” to put her braces on about four years prior, according to the news release.

Staff at North Aurora Dental Associates contacted

North Aurora police. Detectives learned Hernandez had been employed at North Aurora Dental Associates in the past as a dental hygienist but no longer was working there.

She did not have a license to practice dentistry, police said.

The woman told authorities the dental work by Hernandez was done Sundays, a day the office is closed.

In September, another female came to the North Aurora Dental Associates to report a problem with her dental work. Again, office staff found no record of her being a patient, police said.

The woman said she paid Hernandez to maintain her

KANE COUNTY

Board soon may make Jeffers health department director

By JONATHAN BILYK jbilyk@shawmedia.com GENEVA – The County Board soon might make Barb Jeffers’ title the permanent executive director of the Kane County Health Department.

Wednesday, the board’s Executive Committee recommended the full County Board approve a recommendation from County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen to cement Jeffers in the post.

Jeffers has served as interim director of the department since June, when former Executive Director Paul Kuehnert resigned to take a job at a philanthropic organization in New Jersey.

Jeffers has worked in the department about eight years, most recently serving as assistant director for administration before taking the job as interim executive director.

Jeffers would earn an an-

nual salary of $109,386, according to documents submitted by Lauzen to the Executive Committee. Jeffers’ nomination for the post will go to the County Board for approval Wednesday.

Jeffers took the post amid a turbulent time. Many difficulties have stemmed from the Animal Control Department, an agency overseen by the Health Department.

County officials have worked to address administration problems at Animal Control since 2011, when former Animal Control Director Mary Lawrie resigned amid complaints about the department’s processes.

Since then, the county has struggled to find a director candidate willing to stay in the post.

Jeffers was selected by former County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay to temporarily replace Kuehnert.

McConnaughay said in spring that she wanted to leave it to the next County Board to select a permanent replacement.

Jeffers’ name recently was inserted into a controversy surrounding a move by Lauzen to install Robert Sauceda of South Elgin – a man Lauzen has publicly identified as a friend and a political supporter – into the animal control director’s post.

The County Board rebuffed that appointment, and Lauzen since has indicated he could give Sauceda a temporary contract to act as a billing manager within animal control. Lauzen has defended his actions, in part, by insisting that the recommendation to hire Sauceda came from Jeffers.

Jeffers said she still believes the Animal Control Department needs to “get its billing in order,” and she confirmed intent to hire a temporary billing manager.

braces beginning in December 2008. The initial service and several follow-up appointments were performed at the office between December 2008 and March 2012, always after hours or on weekends. There also were other appointments that were at Hernandez’s residence in Aurora.

The North Aurora Police Department has no reason to believe that legitimate patients of North Aurora Dental Associates were harmed

or affected in any way. North Aurora Dental Associates has cooperated fully with the investigation, police said.

The North Aurora Police Department continues to investigate. Detectives are asking others who may have received dental treatment from Hernandez to call them at 630897-8705, ext. 610.

Police urge patients of “Doctor Silvia” to see a licensed dentist as soon as possible.

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Contract negotiations begin for WCC faculty

By ASHLEY RHODEBECK arhodebeck@shawmedia.com SUGAR GROVE – Contract negotiations have begun at Waubonsee Community College for its full-time faculty, a spokesman for the college said.

Negotiations began Friday between the college and WCC Faculty Council Local 604.

Waubonsee spokesman Jeff Noblitt said the school has 116 full-time faculty.

The current contract ex-

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According to a release issued by the college, the parties are using a methodology referred to as interest-based bargaining.

“Both parties are optimistic of a successful conclusion using this bargaining process, which focuses on joint problem-solving to highlight common interests to create a positive outcome,” according to the release.

HAPPY HOUR

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Enjoy cocktails and appetizers & meet our residents!

MARY TODD LINCOLN VISITS HERITAGE WOODS Tuesday, February 12 at 2:00 p.m.

Come hear her story on the birthday of her husband, Abraham Lincoln!

ART INSIGHTS FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO Wednesday, February 20 at 2:00 p.m.

These visiting experts will display interesting pieces and answer your art questions! …and Happy Valentine’s Day from Please note that Heritage Woods of Batavia! all events are for

8LOCAL BRIEF Altrusa to make blankets at meeting in Geneva GENEVA – Altrusa of Fox Valley will have its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Eagle Brook Country Club, 2288 Fargo Blvd.

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BATAVIA – Bethany Lutheran Church is hosting its seventh annual dinner dance, “Broadway Rhythms,” from 6 to 11 p.m.

Saturday in its Ministry Center Gym. A gourmet “New York” style menu will be prepared by Chef Jim Smigo, along with a variety of music suitable for dancing by deejay Doug Clark.

Tickets are $27 a person and are available by calling the church office at 630-879-3444.

Bethany is at the corner of Wilson and Lincoln streets in Batavia.

For the menu and information, visit www.bethanybatavia.org.

ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles East boys basketball players and cheerleaders are raising money for cancer research.

Hoops for Hope T-Shirts will be on sale at the St. Charles East boys basketball games at the Hoops for Hope charity event game Saturday, when St. Charles East faces Batavia.

High school students can purchase their T-shirts at lunchtime in the cafeteria through Friday. Shirts cost $10.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Jimmy V Foundation dedicated to cancer research.

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By ASHLEY RHODEBECK arhodebeck@shawmedia.com GENEVA – Judge David Akemann on Wednesday upheld the St. Charles Township Electoral Board’s decision that Gary Fritz has not lived in the township long enough to run for office.

Fritz wanted to run against incumbent Colleen Lang for township assessor.

Although Fritz will be a township resident for at least a year on election day, Gerald Swanson objected to his eligibility because he had not lived in the township for a year when he signed his statement of candidacy Dec. 21.

The township’s electoral board agreed with the objection last month, and Fritz took the case to civil court.

Attorney John Fogarty said Fritz made a “great effort” to be on the April 9 ballot and collected 677 petition signatures – more than what’s required under the statute.

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Fritz moved to St. Charles Township on March 31, Fogarty said, arguing that would make him eligible to hold office. It does not matter that Fritz did not meet the residency requirement when he filed for candidacy, he said.

“I think that statute is clear,” Fogarty said.

Derke Price, the attorney representing Swanson, argued the statement of candidacy is a “present-tense affirmation,” not a prospective one.

“The election process is not one day,” Price said. “The election process is exactly that – a process.”

Akemann upheld the township’s ruling.

“The judge followed the law of the land,” Price said.

Fritz said he was disappointed by the judge’s decision and that he would confer with legal counsel about his next step.

Although the decision happened quickly, Fritz said, “It’s still painful.”

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Lower real estate prices offer amenities, purchasing power to those looking to buy

By JONATHAN BILYK jbilyk@shawmedia.com In Leslie Ebersole’s experience, most families don’t own more than two cars or have a need for that much garage space dedicated to vehicles.

But the demand for threecar garages remains as high as ever, said Ebersole, real estate broker at Baird & Warner Real Estate’s St. Charles office.

“Some people actually need the space for a third car, but most don’t,” Ebersole said.

“What they want is the space for all their stuff – bicycles, sports equipment, tools, you name it.

“And all I can tell you is that, for whatever reason, by a huge factor, it is so much easier to sell a house with a threecar garage than one with just room for two.”

Ebersole and others in her line of work say home buyers may never have a better opportunity to grab that extra garage space as well as the oversized kitchens, enhanced bathrooms and other premium housing perks.

“No one’s saying you’re going to get something for nothing,” Ebersole said. “But if you can get the credit, then this market can certainly help you get the most house for the credit that you can.”

For decades, home buyers in the Tri-Cities and elsewhere in the Chicago area bought homes with the expectation that the value of their real estate and its assorted improvements would go up.

Home prices in the TriCities inflated quickly in the 1990s and early to middle years of the past decade. By 2006, the median home price in each of the Tri-Cities had surged to between $337,000 and $410,000, according to local market data supplied by the MainStreet Organization of Realtors, a trade group representing real estate agents in the Chicago area.

That confidence in a return on investment quickly cratered for many homeowners in the past seven years when years of sustained high unemployment, waves of home mortgage foreclosures and

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Leslie Ebersole of Baird & Warner Real Estate in St. Charles soon will list a home on Empire Road in St. Charles. The home once was sold for more than $500,000 and soon will be listed for $375,000. economic stagnation caused home values to plunge.

By 2012, home prices in the Tri-Cities dropped about 16 to 27 percent. The median sale price in Batavia – the price at which half the homes sold in that year sold for more and half for less – had fallen to $245,500, while in Geneva and St. Charles, the median sale price had dropped to $314,000 and $307,000, respectively.

In recent months, the market has shown increasing signs of stability, with home prices increasing slightly compared to 2011.

In November, for instance, the median sale price in the Tri-Cities held steady from 2011 to 2012. And in December, the median price increased about 21.7 percent, according to data from the MainStreet organization.

“I think we hit the bottom a while back,” said Michael Parent, broker manager for the Coldwell Banker office in St. Charles. “Now we’re either holding steady or moving back

in a positive direction.”

That, said Ebersole, Parent and other local real estate professionals, means many of those looking to buy – and with the ability to finance their purchase – are stepping off the sidelines and seriously looking for their next home.

And many of these buyers are discovering their purchasing power stretches further than it has in years.

Jeff Cadwallader, a real estate broker with the Cadwallader Group of Geneva, said in

many instances, a buyer can expect to get anywhere from 3 to 10 percent “more house for the money” than they could have two years earlier.

He noted that a house he recently listed in Mill Creek for $291,000 had sold two years ago for $10,000 more.

“We’re seeing things like that across the board,” Cadwallader said. “Buyers are looking for deals, and they are out there.”

Ebersole noted real estate operates under a general un-

derstanding that homes that sold in the mid-2000s should sell about 30 percent less now.

That does not necessarily mean that buyers should expect to get a four-bedroom house today for the price of a three-bedroom home in 2005 or 2006, she and Parent said.

Even if buyers could obtain the same amount of financing today as they could seven years ago, that does not mean they will move up to a different housing category, the real estate agents said.

But buyers should expect to receive more extras with their purchase than they would have netted in years past.

“You’d still be within the same housing category,” Parent said. “But now you’re talking about getting that brickwork on the front, a three-car garage, a full, finished basement, or even a mini-estate lot, depending on where you buy, for the same money you would have paid for a house with none of those things just a few years ago.”

While buyers entering the market today can expect to be “choosy” when it comes to the desired amenities, agents said buyers should not think they can take their time.

They noted homes are selling faster than in years past, and sellers of desirable properties are fielding multiple offers if the home is priced correctly.

“This isn’t a market to go in and lowball any more,” Parent said. “You can’t wait forever.

“But if you come in financed, and are a little more aggressive, you can walk away with a great home for a pretty good deal.”

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BATAVIA – Batavia dentist Dr. John Koechley believes everybody should have access to dental services, regardless of income.

Koechley is one of several Tri-Cities area dental offices that will provide free care this month to those in need as part of the Dentist with a Heart initiative presented by the Fox River Valley Dental Society.

This is the second year Koechley has participated in the program.

“I think there is a need with the economy the way it is,” Koechley said.

From 1 to 5 p.m. today, Koechley, who’s office is at 420 S. Batavia Ave., will provide free exams, X-rays, cleanings and fillings. Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

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which is in its 12th year, will run through Feb. 15. A full list of participating dentists – and when they will provide free services – can be found at www.dentistwithaheartonline.org.

His office saw about 20 patients last year, Koechley said.

“Everybody seemed to leave smiling,” he said.

Liz Eakins, executive director at the Lazarus House homeless shelter in St. Charles, said she is grateful for the dental offices that participate in the program.

“Our guests do take advantage of this,” Eakins said.

“Dental work is not something that our guests have access to under normal circumstances.”

By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – Sue Walton of St. Charles isn’t bothered that she will not get mail Saturdays starting in August.

“I think it’s fine,” Walton said as she stepped out of the St. Charles westside post office Wednesday. “I don’t think one day will make a difference, really.”

The United States Postal Service on Wednesday announced that it will cut mail delivery service on Saturdays starting Aug. 5. However, packages and mail addressed to post office boxes still will be delivered six days a week.

Post offices will remain open Saturdays.

The postal service expects to save $2 billion annually once the plan is fully implemented.

“The postal service is advancing an important new

“We developed this approach by working with our customers to understand their delivery needs and by identifying creative ways to generate significant cost savings.”

Patrick Donahoe Postmaster general and CEO approach to delivery that reflects the strong growth of our package business and responds to the financial realities resulting from America’s changing mailing habits,” said Patrick Donahoe, postmaster general and CEO, in a news release. “We developed this approach by working with our customers to understand their delivery needs and by identifying creative ways to generate significant cost savings.”

Dan Hartman of St. Charles said he has a post office box at the St. Charles westside post office, so the

changes won’t affect him directly.

“But it says something about how the government is being run,” Hartman said.

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, DNaperville, expressed his displeasure in the decision.

“Congress has repeatedly shown bipartisan opposition to attempts to end Saturday mail service,” Foster said in a news release. “Millions of small businesses, seniors and others rely on Saturday service and it should not be first on the chopping block to solve the financial problems the USPS faces.”

8FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Donald “Harvey” McClurg: There will be a celebration of life service at 4 p.m. May 23 at Portage United Methodist Church in Portage, Wis. Charles William Regelbrugge: A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 7, at St. Patrick Catholic Mission Church on Crane Road in St. Charles. A visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the service. Interment will follow in Prairie Township Cemetery, St. Charles.

Adolph “Bud” Shulske: A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St. (corner of Routes 64 and 25), in St. Charles.

Interment will be private in Union Cemetery in St. Charles.

Frank W. Ward Jr.: A visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the service at noon Friday, Feb. 8, at Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane St., Glen Ellyn. Interment will be in Forest Home Cemetery at Forest Park.

Matthew “Jeff” Yagen: A Mass to celebrate his life will begin at 11 a.m. with a brief visitation from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Maple Park.

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Strike a ‘distinct possibility’ for court security officers

By JONATHAN BILYK jbilyk@shawmedia.com GENEVA – The officers who provide security at Kane County’s courthouses could strike soon if contract talks between the county government and the officers’ union drag on too much longer.

Tuesday, representatives of the county and the Policemen’s Benevolent Labor Committee, the union representing 32 of Kane’s courthouse security officers, met to continue contract talks that have been the source of contention between the security officers and county officials for years.

The officers have worked without a contract since 2008.

In the years since, the union has taken the matter to labor officials and court.

Tim O’Neil, a lawyer representing the union in the talks, said the Kane County courthouse officers are the lowest paid courthouse secu-

rity personnel in the Chicago area, with annual wages ranging from $25,000 to $34,000.

He said that is 20 percent less than the next lowest paid county courthouse security officers, those in McHenry County, whose annual wages start at $41,000.

“These are the guys we’re expecting to provide security for our judges, prosecutors, lawyers and everyone else who uses the courthouse,” O’Neil said. “They’re supposed to take a bullet, if necessary.”

After failing to reach a contract agreement last month, the union last week authorized a strike and delivered a five-day intent to strike notice to the County Board and Kane County Sheriff Pat Perez, whose office oversees and coordinates courthouse security.

Perez confirmed he had received the notice.

With the five days of notice now lapsed, the union is

free to strike, O’Neil said.

Under Illinois law, police officers and prison correctional officers are not allowed to strike because they are considered essential to public safety. Courthouse security officers, however, are allowed to strike.

Perez and O’Neil do not want a strike. But Perez said his office has prepared a contingency plan to provide security at the county’s courthouses in Geneva, St. Charles, Elgin, Aurora and Carpentersville, should the union take to the picket line.

Perez said he remained “optimistic” that the two sides could reach an agreement, and he believed the parties were close to an agreement.

O’Neil did not believe an agreement was near.

“I can’t say that, no,” he said.

He said a strike remains “a very distinct possibility” as the union awaits another offer from the county.

8LOCAL BRIEFS Koffin Kats to perform at anti-Valentine’s Day WEST CHICAGO – The group Koffin Kats will perform at Cairo Ale House’s anti-Valentine’s Day event Feb. 16.

The event begins at 8 p.m.

Cairo Ale House is at 2009 Franciscan Way in West Chicago. For information, visit www.cairobar.com or call 630896-9600. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Women’s Wisdom Circle set at Unity of Fox Valley BATAVIA – A Women’s Wisdom Circle event is set for Unity of Fox Valley, 213 Webster St., Batavia. The sixweek program runs from 4 to

6 p.m. starting Saturday, and it will run every other Saturday through April. Based on the work of Dr. Christine Northrup, this session invites women to explore their spiritual paths.

For information, visit www. drnorthrup.com or call Unity at 630-879-1115.

Geneva school to hold craft, vendor fair GENEVA – A Spring Splurge Craft and Vendor Fair is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 2 at Fabyan Elementary School, 0S350 Grengs Lane, Geneva.

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OPINIONS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Supporting same-sex marriage To the Editor: Equality of opportunity is a major component toward the path of economic prosperity and social parity. However, state Sen. Jim Oberweis believes that a portion of Illinois’ population should be prevented from receiving the same opportunities as other members of our community. As a Catholic, Oberweis opposes same sex-marriage, but this flag of Catholicism is that of convenience for he has been divorced, which the Catholic Church also opposes.

Pat Brady, a Catholic and the head of the Illinois Republican Party, has come out in favor of the proposed Illinois legislation to legalize same-sex marriage. “I was shocked,” said Sen. Oberweis, who has questioned Brady about his stance on the issue. Recently, 50 Illinois business leaders agreed with Brady, stating in a news release that marriage equality would strengthen the workforces of Illinois employers.

“To be competitive, a state must create an equitable, fair and respectful environment for all of its citizens,” the release states.

These business leaders understand that the citizens of Illinois are diverse and that diversity creates a rainbow of social and economic opportunity. The weddings alone have the potential of bringing $72 million annually to Illinois.

While I have no expectation that Jim Oberweis would rethink his vote, I hope that other members of the Party of Lincoln will have the political courage to support same-sex marriage.

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Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be a spectacle There is a rule in my house called “No Red Plate Tuesday.” My sister and I once decided that eating from red plates on Tuesdays is unacceptable, and now we do not eat from red plates on Tuesdays. I’m the first to admit that it is a completely useless rule.

But there is another rule in our house that I make sure we abide by, which I refer to as the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” rule. It states that we must tell each other that we love each other every morning before we all leave. See, in any “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book, you will find a story in which someone’s parent dies. The children in

question will be in a hurry one morning, and they write that although they make sure to tell their mother that they love her every morning, they forget in their rush one day.

They say that they’ll tell her later, or hug her later, or whatever. But sadly, their parent dies on the one day they forgot to tell her they love her, and they never get to say it again.

Because I love my parents, this concept scares me. I know that not telling my dad that I love him won’t send him into a heartbroken, deadly shock, and that’s not what I’m afraid of. I’m afraid that any given day when I forget to remind my parents how wonderful

GUEST VIEW Courtney Phelan they are could be the last I see them.

I’ve taken this mindset past my parents. I am that person who always reminds my friends how much I care about them. My preferred ending to a phone call is “I love you, bye,” and I’m known to randomly text my friends saying that I love them or miss them.

Unfortunately, the world is a scary place, and I want the people I care about to wander this earth with confidence in our friendship. And if some-

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thing unimaginable happens, I want one of the last things they hear to be the simple fact they are important to me.

Valentine’s Day is next week, and – for most people – it’s a holiday to celebrate in a mushy, over-the-top, romantic way. But it doesn’t need to be this way. The love of friends, while not as overbearing and dramatic as romantic love, can be more powerful. Any friend of mine who has no one to send chocolates and roses to is welcome to spend the day with me. But we’re not going to sit around and mope because we’re single. I’m not having an anti-Valentine’s Day party. Rather, we’ll celebrate with a few Judd

Apatow movies and some popcorn, and simply say “I love you, bye,” when the night is through. Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be a spectacle of relationships and drama. It can be a day just to make sure to say “I love you.”

Of course, if anyone has no one to send chocolates or flowers to, they will be readily accepted by me. (Dark chocolate, please.)

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By ASHLEY RHODEBECK arhodebeck@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – Members of a community group are giving non-incumbent aldermanic candidates for the St. Charles City Council a chance to be heard.

2R2R – River to Randall, Railway to Route 64 – is sponsoring a meeting for the nonincumbent candidates at 7 p.m. today at VFW Post 5036, 119 N. Third St. A $1 donation a person will be collected for the VFW. Chairman Joseph Masiokas said the community group wanted to give non-incumbent candidates a chance to introduce themselves and their platforms to voters. Incumbents have the advantage

n What: Non-incumbent St. Charles aldermanic candidates meeting n When: 7 p.m. today n Where: VFW Post 5036, 119 N. Third St. n Cost: $1 donation for the VFW in elections, he said.

The non-incumbent candidates are Justin Osborne and Ronald Silkaitis in the 1st Ward; Arthur Lemke for the 2nd Ward; Mario VanDerHeyden for the 3rd Ward; and Kimberly Malay for the 5th Ward.

Masiokas expects most will attend the meeting, but the group had difficulty notifying Osborne.

Incumbents are 1st Ward Alderman Jon Monken, 2nd Ward Alderman Cliff Carrignan, 3rd Ward Alderman Bill Turner, 4th Ward Alderman Jo Krieger and 5th Ward Alderman Maureen Lewis.

Krieger is running unopposed.

The meeting likely will end by 9 p.m., Masiokas said.

He expects it will include time for candidates to speak and opportunities for questions.

2R2R formed about six months ago and is affiliated with other community groups, Masiokas said.

He said it is planning a forum later this month for the mayoral candidates: John Rabchuk, Ray Rogina, Jotham Stein and Jake Wyatt.

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The return of Led Zeppelin Jason Bonham brings back memories of legendary drummer

It’s 1975, I’m 13 years old, and I am just starting to figure out what it is I like musically.

Chicago is going crazy because rock supergroup Led Zeppelin is coming to town.

“Stairway To Heaven,” the group’s unofficial signature song, is everywhere. I am breaking all kinds of air-guitar records and belting out lyrics at sold-out performances in front of my bedroom mirror. I had it down, note for note. Yes, I was a guitar hero in front of my throngs of fans. OK, it was in front of my younger sister and brother, but still ... they were captivated, and I rocked.

Fast forward 38 years later.

I’m in the music business living a dream, producing concerts with some of my early heroes.

The music of Led Zeppelin is as popular as it ever was, named on every list from Rolling Stone magazine and beyond as the all-time best. And at our Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, rock ’n‘ roll royalty came, and conquered.

Jason Bonham, the talented son of original Zep drummer John Bonham, brought his incredible live-band, multi-media “Led Zeppelin Experience” to St. Charles. His band was nothing short of incredible as he masterfully did what he was born to do behind the drums (including a 32” timpani, like his father).

Each musician, including the amazing vocalist, had the songs literally coming out of their pores. Watching them was as wonderful as hearing them. And after a two-hour extravaganza of Zeppelin hits and rare, personal video footage, I found myself chatting one-on-one with this musical-family legend on his

tour bus.

The original Led Zeppelin band consisted of vocalist Robert Plant, bassist John Paul Jones, guitarist Jimmy Page and drummer John “Bonzo” Bonham.

They began in England in the late ’60s, and in the ’70s, became what the Beatles were the decade before ... international superstars. It all came to a tragic end in 1980 when the 32-year-old Bonham overdosed on vodka after a long night of rehearsals. The band announced that it could no longer continue without its dear friend and band-mate.

Bonham’s son, Jason, was an impressionable 14-year-old, and could have gone in many directions. His father’s legacy prevailed, and Jason carried the torch, becoming a drumming force to be reckoned with.

Jason began his journey in music at the age of 4, “power drumming like dad,” he said.

He joined several bands and played with numerous rock stars. In a 1995 personal high and career moment, he, along with his sister Zoe, joined the remaining members of Led Zeppelin as the band was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

“My mom (Pat) did not join us. To this day she still can’t handle his death. Actually, none of us can. That’s why doing this show is so incredibly important” Jason said.

In 2007, the remaining members of Led Zeppelin decided to perform one last time together

Photo by Lou Bilotti

Jason Bonham, the son of original Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, brought the “Led Zeppelin Experience” to the Arcada Theatre. in a tribute concert to Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun in London. But who was going to be on drums?

There was no hesitation, who better than the closest link to the band itself? Who better than John Bonham’s son Jason?

“The guys all watched me grow up,” Jason said. “I did a few things with the guys on an individual basis, and I of course knew the music. I hit the drums harder that night than I ever had. It was wonderful to be a part of ... it was a natural fit.”

The concert was magical, yet it would not be released on DVD for another five years. It is called “Celebration Day,” and came out this past November.

“It was an emotional thing, I really didn’t think it was going to come out at all after so long,” Jason said.

Another 2012 milestone for the band was receiving the Kennedy Center Honors for Lifetime

Achievement. Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page received the awards from President Obama.

For the show finale, another ’70s supergroup, Heart, took the stage and performed “Stairway To Heaven.” There was a 100-member choir and on drums, Jason Bonham.

“Jason, what was going through your mind during all of that,” I asked.

He replied, “I was so nervous.

The guys didn’t know I was going to be there. In fact, if you watch the video, you will see Robert Plant jump up and point at the stage. Robert told me later that night, ‘I was just saying to Jimmy that we all have our children with us, Jason should be here. Then you popped up on stage!’ He then got very emotional and hugged me.”

Very near to the end of the song, Jason paused, looked up and then shut his eyes tightly,

physically becoming part of the moment.

“How did that cameraman capture that most incredible shot,” I asked Jason.

“The director actually asked my wife, ‘When does he get emotional during that song?’

“Quite the silly question since it is never planned. But he was watching for it!”

“What were you thinking at that second?” I asked.

“Just that he was with us, and after all these years, they were still applauding for dad,” he said.

I thanked Jason for sharing that heartfelt moment with the millions of people watching. It was truly an incredible glimpse into Jason’s relationship with his father and his “uncles” Robert, John and Jimmy.

Jason’s expression allowed me to, in some way, feel his pain while sharing his pride in his father.

Still, more than 30 years after his death, John Bonham has been named the No. 1 drummer in history by “Stylus,” “Rhythm,” “Modern Drummer” and “Rolling Stone” magazines.

And nobody fosters his legacy better than his own son.

The song may have remained the same, but audiences all over the world will be forever feeling a whole lotta love for Jason and his heartwarming tribute to his father and Led Zeppelin.

•฀Ron฀Onesti฀is฀president฀and฀ CEO of Onesti Entertainment Corp. and the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. He provides personal recollections of events and people that he has encountered over the years. Send comments to spark@kcchronicle.com.

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A scene from “The Art of Murder” features (from left) Mary Winn Heider, Ted Hoerl and Stephen Spencer.

‘Art of Murder’ a cleverly done show

By TOM WITOM spark@kcchronicle.com ST. CHARLES – Mayhem is on the agenda in Joe DiPietro’s “The Art of Murder,” a combination comedy-mystery now delighting fans of the genre in a well-executed production directed by Jason W. Gerace at Fox Valley Repertory.

The 1999 show, which earned DiPietro an Edgar Award for best mystery play, is light weight and swiftly moving, with a clever plot full of delicious twists and turns.

The playwright knows how to tell a good story, as his earlier, long-running off-Broadway musical comedy hit “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” proves. That play dwelt on the trials and tribulations of singlehood, dating, marriage, loss and heartbreak.

Troubled relationships also are at the heart of “The Art of Murder,” but here the focus has narrowed.

The four-character whodunit features Jack (Stephen Spencer), an abrasive egotist and philanderer who has become a commercially successful artist; his wife, Annie (Mary Winn Heider), a frustrated artist; art dealer Vincent (Ted Hoerl), their calculating agent; and the couple’s put-upon young maid Kate (Bridget Schreiber).

To Vincent, who has a reputation for turning artists into celebrities and profit centers, the ideal client is “famous, pro-

ductive and dead.” He admits to hyping the mediocre work of an unknown young painter only to abruptly withdraw his support (“promise her everything, give her nothing”) – a move that led her to suicide which, in turn, enhanced the monetary value of her work.

Though Vincent calls him his “No. 1 client,” Jack is convinced that his agent is dragging his feet finding a buyer for his latest creation, which he believes should command a seven-figure price tag.

Giving too much of the plot away would spoil the fun, but suffice it to say there’s plenty to keep audiences guessing.

And the talented cast puts forth a solid effort with a good payoff.

Scenic designer Eric Broadwater’s winning set – the artist couple’s living room and studio, including a striking isolation tank designed as an escape from the stress of everyday life – successfully sets the stage for some cunning foul play.

‘The Art of Murder’ Where: Fox Valley Repertory at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles When: Through March 17 Cost: Tickets cost $32 on Fridays (and limited Thursday performances) and $42 on Saturdays and Sundays.

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WHAT TO WATCH

Sticking together

Pro hockey Blackhawks at Phoenix, 8 p.m., CSN Pro basketball L.A. Lakers at Boston, 7 p.m., TNT Bulls at Denver, 9:30 p.m., WGN, TNT Men’s basketball Indiana at Illinois, 6 p.m., ESPN Clemson at Virginia, 6 p.m., ESPN2 Missouri at Texas A&M, 8 p.m., ESPN

Batavia’s Bowman, Hunger sign with Concordia-St. Paul

By JAY SCHWAB

More online

jschwab@shawmedia.com Robbie Bowman and Adam Hunger were starting to consider Concordia University-St. Paul a lost cause.

The Batavia football seniors were intrigued by the Division II program in Minnesota but their interest appeared to be unrequited. Little did the puzzled duo know a shakeup on the program’s coaching staff was to blame.

“We were sending stuff up there, and it just kept coming back because [the defensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator] had been let go already, and we didn’t know that,” Bowman said. “But then the head coach and the new defensive coordinator who had just been hired came down and talked to us again, and invited us up.

“We both decided to go up together, and we just decided we wanted to go there together, because we loved the school.”

Bowman, a safety, and Hunger, an offensive lineman, are two of four Batavia football players who took part in a signing day ceremony Wednesday morning at the high school.

They have been close friends since Bowman moved to town from Iowa during middle school.

“It’s a really good feeling,” Hunger said. “I’m going so far from home, but I’ll still have my best friend with me.

Hopefully we can get to room together and grow together as players there.”

Bulldogs defensive end Marquise Jenkins is Winona State-bound, meaning three of the four Bulldogs seniors will play their college football in Minnesota.

Jenkins committed to Winona in December but acknowledged “a couple scares” in recent weeks, including some admissions confusion that since has been rectified.

At Winona, Jenkins will be a conference rival of Bowman

Log on to KCChronicle.com/preps for a video of Batavia’s Robbie Bowman discussing his college choice.

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Batavia’s Robbie Bowman celebrates with his teammates during a game last season. Bowman will go to Concordia University-St. Paul with teammate Adam Hunger. and Hunger in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

The most recent decision was made by All-State receiver Zach Strittmatter, who is atop Batavia’s senior class academically and zeroed in on prestigious universities. He wound up deciding on Washington University (Mo).

“I was debating all week between Lafayette College and Wash U.,” Strittmatter said. “I had a really tough week. It was affecting some school things, and I just couldn’t get it off of my mind.

“And then on Sunday morning, my dad came into my room and was like ‘I’m ready to make this decision if you’re ready.’ I was like ‘Yeah, I think I’m ready,’ but I still didn’t know which way I was going to go, and he was like ‘I think

you should go to Wash U.’ … I just needed the confirmation because that’s where I wanted to go and that’s what I wanted to do. I needed that extra kick in the butt, basically.”

Road tripping Eagles: Aurora Christian senior Brandon Mayes solidified his Northern Illinois football future by sending in his national letter of intent Wednesday, but Mayes already has been a vocal proponent of the Huskies.

Mayes traveled to Miami for the Jan. 1 Orange Bowl showdown against Florida State, stopping in Orlando to stay at a cousin’s house who attended Florida State.

“She was just talking mad smack to me about how this is FSU territory, you guys are going to be so outnumbered,” Mayes said. “I was like, whatever, watch.

“[NIU] played hard. It didn’t come out as we wanted, obviously, but still, we made it to the Orange Bowl.”

Mayes, a defensive back, was joined by fellow Aurora Christian seniors and NIU recruits Joel Bouagnon and Chad Beebe at an afternoon signing ceremony in the school’s auditorium.

Bouagnon, traveling separately, also attended the Orange Bowl and mingled with Mayes in Miami, while Beebe was admittedly “a little jealous,” having to settle for text message reports and a souvenir T-shirt.

“I actually had Christmas Day on that day with my dad’s side of the family because that’s when we could get everybody together,” Beebe said. “ … But family’s a priority, so you’ve got to take it as it is.”

Beebe, whose father is Aurora Christian coach and former NFL receiver Don Beebe, has been a workhorse since the Eagles won their second straight Class 3A state championship in November.

The slenderly built receiver gave up basketball to focus on football workouts, already gaining six pounds to bump up to 170 pounds. He plans to continue filling out in the months ahead.

“I have hopes to play next year – whether that happens or not, I don’t know, but I want to be able to give it my best effort,” Beebe said. “I figured without doing basketball, I could achieve that goal moreso, being able to work out more than I would have being in basketball. We’ve been training six days a week now for quite a while, and we’ll continue to do so.”

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PREP SCHEDULE TODAY Boys basketball: Aurora Central Catholic at St. Francis, 7:30 p.m.

Girls basketball: St. Charles East at Metea Valley, 7:15 p.m.; Batavia at South Elgin, 7:15 p.m.; St. Charles North at East Aurora, 7:15 p.m.; Kaneland at Rochelle, 7 p.m.; St. Francis at Montini, 6:30 p.m.; Marian Central at Wheaton Academy, 7 p.m.; Aurora Christian vs.

Seneca at 2A Wilmington Regional, 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY Boys basketball: Batavia at Elgin, 7:15 p.m.; Larkin at Geneva, 7:15 p.m.; St. Charles East at Streamwood, 7:15 p.m.; DeKalb at Kaneland, 7 p.m.; Aurora Christian at Marmion, 7:30 p.m.; Richmond-Burton at Burlington Central, 7:15 p.m.

Girls basketball: Geneva at Neuqua Valley, 7:15 p.m.; Glenbard West at St. Francis, 7 p.m.

Girls bowling: IHSA state tournament

SIGNING DAY: SOCCER

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Geneva’s Lulek chooses Iowa

Aurora Christian girls win regional semifinal

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St. Charles North sending five to college

By JAY SCHWAB jschwab@shawmedia.com

The big schools started calling on Geneva’s Amanda Lulek, much to Lulek’s surprise.

A girls soccer standout for the Vikings, Lulek chose Iowa over Northern Illinois, but was taken aback that she had either option.

“I was really surprised,” Lulek said. “It felt really good to know I actually had the talent to go that far because I didn’t think that highly of

myself. I guess I thought I was more the Division III level. “ … It definitely boosted my confidence a lot to have those schools interested in me.”

The Geneva senior finalized her plans to be a Hawkeye during a signing ceremony Wednesday afternoon at Geneva. She said she first caught Iowa’s Amanda Lulek attention the summer leading up to her junior year while playing club soccer for the Strikers.

Lulek said she loves Iowa City.

“Everyone just seemed happy walking around, and the buildings were just beautiful,” Lulek said. “Once I

got on campus, I just got this smile on my face. I’m just excited to be [going there].”

The speedy Lulek scored 14 goals and had six assists as a junior for Geneva, and might be called upon do more this spring with the losses of fellow standouts Catherine Allon (graduation) and Michaela Loebel (ACL tear). Lulek said she will likely play on the outside for Iowa but isn’t sure if she will be a forward or switch to defense.

Lulek isn’t the only Big Ten-bound area player.

As previously reported, Kaneland goalkeeper Jordan Ginther is headed for Purdue, becoming the first Knights soccer player to land at a Division I program.

Defending 3A state runners-up St. Charles North, meanwhile, is sending at least

five seniors to college: Natalie Winkates (Northern Iowa), Alex Gage (Loyola), Kelly Manski (Wisconsin-Milwaukee), Jorie Clawson (Southern Illinois-Edwardsville) and Kenzie Rose (Winona State).

Gage will join her older sister, Sammy, with the Ramblers.

On the boys side, Batavia product Cody Witkowski, who took a year off to play with the Chicago Fire Development Academy, signed with Northern Illinois.

“I’m glad we got in early on Cody, as he had attracted a lot of attention from other schools after he had committed to us,” NIU coach Eric Luzzi said in a news release.

“I envision Cody competing for time early in his career here at NIU, and he will eventually be a big part of our back four.”

WILMINGTON – The Aurora Christian girls basketball team was up only two points at halftime but dominated the second half Wednesday to defeat Reed-Custer, 60-34, in an IHSA Class 2A Wilmington Regional semifinal.

The Eagles (18-8) added to their program record wins total and earned a shot at Seneca in tonight’s regional championship game. Aurora Christian is going for its first regional crown.

Against Reed-Custer, Alyssa Andersen (11 points, nine rebounds), Alex Hultine (10 points) and Natasha Brown (eight points, 10 rebounds) were the leading contributors. Ten players scored for the Eagles, who led, 18-16, at halftime.

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Mayes and Bouagnon were both two-way stalwarts for Aurora Christian. While Mayes projects as a defensive player in DeKalb, Bouagnon is slated to give up his linebacking duties and play running back for the Huskies.

Bouagnon, of Batavia, thinks he can develop into a versatile, Division I back.

“I’d like to be able to do it all,” Bouagnon said. “I don’t want to [pigeon-hole] myself into one certain type of [running].”

The three plan to room together at NIU. A fourth Aurora Christian senior, two-way lineman Josh Kok, had a late change of heart, opting for NAIA Trinity International in Deerfield over Truman State (Mo.).

Kok said he likely will play defensive end in college.

Big Bosch: St. Francis product Kyle Bosch, of St. Charles, graduated early and is already on the Michigan campus, where he has quickly caught the eye of the Wolverines’ coaching staff.

Commenting on the Wolverines’ recruiting class, Michigan offensive line coach Darrell Funk said Bosch is “going to make early contributions here.”

The 6-foot-5, 311 pound Bosch’s younger brother, Brennan, is a sophomore offensive lineman for St. Charles

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Geneva’s Nathan Balettie (2) plays in a game last season against St. Charles North. Balettie will play at NCAA Division III University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

East who already has a scholarship offer from Illinois.

McCullough chooses football, Whitewater: St. Charles North senior Nick McCullough considered himself a likely lacrosse recruit for much of his high school years, but a strong senior season at safety for North’s football team helped him decide his future lies with the pigskin.

Last week, he selected WisconsinWhitewater, choosing the Division-III Warhawks over North Central.

“I was looking to play lacrosse in college and then, I don’t know, I

just really love playing football, so I decided that was going to be my choice throughout college,” said McCullough, who had four interceptions and two punt return touchdowns as a senior.

“Luckily, it worked out for the good.”

McCullough joins receiver Ben Kaplan (Columbia) and defensive back Conor Lee (Upper Iowa) as North football seniors who have made college football plans.

Balettie leads way for Geneva: Senior defensive lineman Nathan Balettie became the first Viking to make his college call, recently choosing D-III

Wisconsin-Platteville.

The burly defensive tackle had designs on larger schools, such as Indiana State, but thought his injuryplagued senior season dampened his recruitment. He missed the first three games with concussion symptoms.

“I was definitely frustrated I couldn’t play all of my senior year,” Balettie said. “I definitely think it had a major part in the recruiting process, not being able to play all nine games, and coming back really out of shape hurt me a lot.”

Balettie, whose father, Mario, played college football at Northwest Missouri State, said he had never heard of UW-Platteville until a Platteville coach visited Balettie at Geneva and wowed him with a video presentation about the program. A subsequent campus visit sealed the deal.

While Balettie is the first class of 2013 Geneva player to commit, others might not be far behind. According to Vikings coach Rob Wicinski, running back Bobby Hess is weighing a preferred walk-on possibility at Indiana and also considering Butler, while linebacker Colin Griffin is sizing up UW-Platteville, UW-Whitewater and UW-Stout and offensive lineman Connor Chapman’s suitors include Augustana and Concordia University Chicago.

Several players at Kaneland and St. Charles East are also entertaining small-school possibilities.

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Lee finds athletic, spiritual fulfillment at Wheaton It’s rare these days for an athlete to play more than one sport in college. It’s even rarer for that athlete to achieve the level of success that Jennifer Lee of St. Charles has.

The Wheaton College senior helped the Thunder women’s soccer team reach the NCAA Division III national semifinals and is a starting guard for the Wheaton’s women’s basketball team that carried a 17-3 record into Wednesday’s game at North Park.

“I just really love both of the sports and just couldn’t imaging picking one over the other,” said Lee, who helped Wheaton Academy win the 2009 IHSA Class 2A state soccer championship and was the IHSA Class 3A state champion in its 3-point showdown basketball shooting competition.

Despite those achievements, Lee said she planned to attend Baylor and not compete athletically, but said “the Lord changed by heart.”

Lee was happy with that decision.

“I’m actually the fourth

generation of my family to go to Wheaton,” she said. “The college has been in my family for a long time. My grandma and grandpa met there.”

Her older sister, Taryne, also attended Wheaton and played soccer for the Thunder.

“I really wanted to play with her and also just continue to have a great Christian education,” Lee said. “I really love the motto Wheaton has – ‘For Christ and His Kingdom.’ ” Lee said being able to play both sports she loved also contributed to her decision to attend Wheaton.

“The plan was to play soccer freshman year and just focus on basketball [after that], but I fell more in love with [soccer],” she said.

A defender on the soccer pitch, Lee started 21 matches for the Thunder as a freshman. A successful sophomore season was cut short by a torn meniscus in her left knee.

“I just planted my foot wrong and it gave out,” Lee said. “I ended up having to have surgery and was out for

ON CAMPUS Dennis D. Jacobs three months.”

The injury forced her to miss her entire sophomore basketball season.

As a junior, Lee appeared in 16 games on the basketball court for the Thunder, averaging 2.7 points and 1.3 rebounds a game. The 5-foot-6 guard moved into the starting lineup after Christmas break this season and is averaging 4.8 points and 2.4 rebounds a game. She’s still accurate from beyond the arc, hitting on 34.5 percent of her 3-point attempts, but her primary focus is not scoring.

“I think that defense always has been my strength – getting steals and keeping people energetic on the court,” Lee said. “When we play aggressive defense, that’s when we convert on offense.”

The Thunder are 8-2 in College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin play, and Lee said

team goals include winning the conference championship and advancing into the national tournament.

“This season has been by far the best season I’ve been able to be a part of and actually contribute to the team,” she said. “I think this team has the potential to go further than any other team I’ve been on.”

Matching the success of the soccer team won’t be easy.

That squad went 21-4-2 and its season didn’t end until a 2-1 loss to Emory University in the national semifinals Nov. 30 in San Antonio.

“I still don’t think I’ve had enough time to grieve the end of the season,” Lee said.

“Soccer was a fun ride. It was really great making it as far as we did. … It was an unbelievable experience.”

Speaking of unbelievable experiences, Lee also has made two trips to Zambia over the past several years.

“Zambia is definitely a place that God has put in my heart,” Lee said. “A piece of my heart is over there. I

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absolutely love the people over there, love dancing with them and playing soccer with them.”

Her first trip was before her senior year at Wheaton Academy. Students from the school helped build a new school, medical clinic and church in a Zambian village.

The art major returned to the country after her freshman year of college to do some photography and graphic design work for Zambikes, a company that employs Zambians to build bicycles that are distributed throughout Africa.

“It’s just been really cool the experience God has let me have in Africa,” Lee said. “I’m still trying to figure out how my life is going to fit in with Africa, but I think the Lord’s plan will lead me there again in the future.”

•฀Dennis฀D.฀Jacobs฀writes฀ the weekly On Campus column for the Kane County Chronicle. To submit information on area athletes competing in college, email him at mngeditor@yahoo.com.

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Whether he was stationed in a matside chair or somewhere on the sidelines, Batavia assistant coach Tom Arlis made himself heard throughout Saturday’s 3A Naperville Central Regional.

That’s nothing new to certain Bulldogs, who have relished the return of their one-time head coach to the program.

The animated Arlis coached Batavia’s seniors as freshmen before retiring at the end of the 2009-10 season. He joined coach Scott Bayer – a one-time Arlis assistant – in the mat room at the start of workouts in November and has been a welcome fixture since.

“It’s just like freshman year all over again,” senior 126-pounder Joel Shump said.

“It’s kind of nice. Except the roles are reversed.”

Bayer has credited Arlis’ expertise throughout the winter, and is glad a new crop of athletes can draw from it.

Arlis’ sons, Clint and Logan, were program standouts in the mid- and late-2000s, right around the time Batavia’s seniors were developing in the sport and beginning high school.

Senior Mickey Watson, who competes at 195 pounds, knows about Arlis more than most. Watson’s older brothers, Danny and Augie, wrestled under Arlis for all or part of their careers.

Should Watson join his siblings as a state tournament placer, he won’t be shy about thanking Arlis.

“He has so much experience with wrestling, especially with

A closer look at prep wrestling

IN THE GROOVE MARMION’S LOWER-WEIGHT WRESTLERS What they did: Although the entire Cadets program was dominant at Saturday’s 3A Naperville Central Regional, five of Marmion’s eight individual champs emerged from the first seven weight classes.

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Former Batavia coach Tom Arlis instructs a wrestler during the 2006 IHSA state tournament in Champaign. Arlis returned to Batavia as an assistant coach after retiring following the 2009-10 season.

high school kids, and he’s been part of so much success with the program,” Watson said. “I can always trust his advice.”

Classmates and fellow captains Charlie Smorczewski (138) and Jon Wagner (160) will join Shump and Watson as part of Batavia’s six-athlete contingent at this weekend’s Shepard Sectional.

Moving on Geneva senior 152-pounder Mike Villanueva clinched the first sectional berth of his career at Naperville Central.

The late escape that made him a 6-5 winner against Thomas Nimakoh of Downers Grove South in the third-place bout all but resulted from

muscle memory.

“The coaching staff definitely really stuck with me through the entire year,” Villanueva said. “They made sure that I worked on the techniques that I needed to work on.”

Villanueva, whose 5-4 semifinal loss to West Aurora’s Brandon Farias kept him out of the title match, nearly created more breathing room against Nimakoh after notching his escape with about 20 seconds to go.

“He came at me with a bad shot. I was working around to score and ran out of time,” Villanueva said.

What might have been Four Kaneland seniors

claimed individual titles at Saturday’s 2A Sycamore Regional.

Only one did so without competing in a championship bout – 145-pounder Dan Goress.

After winning by fall and technical fall to advance to the title match, Goress won via an injury default from runner-up Dylan Foster of Sycamore.

“Unfortunately we didn’t get to see him wrestle in the final match, but [Goress] is just solid,” Knights coach Monty Jahns said. “He’s right on, and that’s carried over in the room. Esai [Ponce, a champ at 132] is right behind him.”

– Kevin Druley, kdruley@shawmedia.com

COACH SLY SEZ ...

Thirteen outta 14 for 244.

Sounds like one of Sly’s Tecmo Super Bowl passing lines (this fox is old-school), but no. It’s actually got to do with Marmion; 13 of a possible 14 Cadets advanced from regionals to sectionals, helping the team to 244 points and a berth in 3A dual team sectionals later this month.

Folks – me included – had a hunch the Cadets wouldn’t blink in their move up from 2A, but the grit the team showed in the process is phenomenal.

We’ll see how many get through from sectionals to state. Are there any more heads for this program to turn?

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KEONE DERAIN ST. CHARLES EAST, SO., 145 POUNDS What he did: Derain won an individual title at the 3A Glenbard North Regional by hitting first-period falls in his quarterfinal and semifinal matches, then blanking Vinnie Terrazas of Wheaton North, 4-0, in the championship. He’s one of nine Saints heading to the Maine East Sectional.

WHAT WE LEARNED LAST WEEK ...

Marmion’s move from Class 2A to 3A isn’t a death knell. After rumbling to 244 points and breezing to the 3A Naperville Central Regional team title – the first in program history – the Cadets secured a spot in the Hinsdale South dual team sectional after the individual state tournament. First thing’s first, though. The Cadets have 13 wrestlers trying to advance from this weekend’s Shepard Sectional to the individual state meet in Champaign.

WHAT WE’LL LEARN IN THE WEEK AHEAD ...

Which Chronicle-area athletes will be headed to the IHSA state tournament in Champaign from Feb. 14 through 16.

This weekend’s sectionals determine who advances to the University of Illinois’ Assembly Hall, where Marmion, St. Charles East and Kaneland will be among the programs looking to clear paths to the podium.

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It took less than 10 seconds for Northern Illinois coach Rod Carey to shoot down the idea that the Class of 2013 was “his class.”

Before he spoke about individual recruits and answered questions from the media at the Yordon Center, Carey said this class was the product of the hard work of his assistant coaches and staff, not just him.

Carey is right: It wasn’t his class. This was Dave Doeren’s class.

Ten players off the 24-recruit Class of 2013 were verbally committed to NIU before Doeren left DeKalb for North Carolina State in early December.

While NIU would not clarify which players are on scholarship and which players are walk-ons, it’s safe to say all 10 of those recruits filled scholarship spots, taking up a majority of the 14 scholarships NIU had available for this recruiting cycle.

But Carey’s recruiting efforts over the past

two months weren’t solely focused on this year’s class.

He was looking even further into the future.

“You’re going to recruit ahead, that’s just how we do it today,” Carey said. “I still have a strong belief that you go and you’re recruiting seniors this time of year. You’re recruiting those guys, you’re looking forward to 2014. ... Did we Rod Carey get out in 2014 and recruit?

You bet we did.”

And that set of recruits – the Class of 2014 – could prove to be a defining group for the program.

With more scholarships available and Carey fully entrenched as NIU’s coach, that will be the first time he puts his mark on the future of NIU football.

This year, the Huskies were able to capitalize a little off the national attention that NIU’s Orange

VIEWS Ross Jacobson Bowl appearance brought to the program, but, as shown

by NIU’s class, many of the nation’s recruits had already verbally committed to schools.

Moving forward, NIU’s success will no longer be a secret to any football prospect starting the recruiting process.

The Orange Bowl appearance, consecutive Mid-American Conference championships and finishing the season in the Top 25 are notable accomplishments that speak to recruits.

The achievements of quarterbacks Jordan Lynch and Chandler Harnish, who have thrived in NIU’s spread offense, make NIU an even more attractive option for dual-threat signal-callers.

“It’s still tough for them to take a player away from the Big Ten,” NCSA recruit-

ing analyst Tom Lemming said. “But battling other MAC schools, having the success at quarterback really helps them and puts them among the elite schools quarterback-wise in the conference.”

NIU fans can learn a little from recent history. Former coach Jerry Kill was hired in December of 2008 and his first recruiting class, signed two months later, produced only a few players of note in Sean Progar, Jason Schepler and Rashaan Melvin, all of whom were originally walkons.

To be fair, NIU was also coming off a 2-10 season.

But Kill’s next class in 2009 laid the foundation for NIU’s Orange Bowl season, featuring a group of playmakers like Martel Moore, Perez Ashford, Nabal Jefferson, Tyrone Clark and Alan Baxter. Oh, and the guy who finished seventh in the Heisman Trophy voting this season.

Carey found himself in the same circumstances as

Kill did five seasons ago, having to spend much energy persuading committed recruits to stay. But Carey comes into a program that has made huge strides in recent years, making his sales pitch to high school recruits much easier than what Kill had in the early stages of his coaching tenure with the Huskies.

NIU has even started putting together its Class of 2014 already, gaining a verbal commitment from Sycamore wide receiver Ben Niemann late last year.

The Class of 2013 could very well exceed expectations. But the Class of 2014 is the one to focus on.

That will be Carey’s first class.

And it could be the one that leads NIU back to a prominent bowl.

•฀Ross฀Jacobson฀is฀a฀ sports editor for Shaw Media. He can be reached via e-mail at rjacobson@shawmedia.com or follow him on Twitter @RossJacobson.

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TODAY – Even though partnership arrangements might not appeal to you in the year ahead, several alliances will become extremely important. It’s OK to avoid those who have nothing to contribute.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Even though you’re usually outgoing and friendly in all your relationships, today you could be a bit withdrawn. Come out of the shadows; you’ll have more fun mixing it up.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – View your expectations realistically but hopefully, because making them realities is within the realm of possibility. Practical goals are definitely achievable.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – The possibility of you being an excellent achiever is better than usual, so take on something that is especially important. You’ll do a great job handling it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – A painful lesson you learned the hard way will be put to the test. You’ll not only avoid making that mistake again, you’ll know exactly how to handle things this time around.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Financial and commercial involvements are your strong suits. You’ll not only recognize a good deal when you see one, you’ll know how to make the most of it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – The most beneficial involvement you could enter would be some kind of partnership. If each party does his or her best, mutual advantages will result.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Something you’ve been trying to accomplish that hasn’t worked out thus far can finally be wrapped up if you take a methodical approach. Do things one step at a time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Don’t be reluctant to take charge of things when you get the chance. You’ll be far better at calling the shots than you would be trying to comply with the directives of another.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – It behooves you not to waste any time focusing on frivolous pursuits. Bend your efforts toward addressing your more serious problems, handling the tougher ones first.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Don’t beat around the bush when there is a serous issue you need to iron out with another.

Get down to basics as quickly as you can, and set your mind upon a resolution.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – The possibility of personal gain looks exceptionally good, even if it won’t be earthshattering. Be alert for different ways you can improve your material circumstances.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Because there is something difficult that has to be taken care of, you’ll be the one called upon to get it done. Answer the call of your peers with alacrity and zest.

Kingsley Flood wins with ‘Battles’

By PETER CHIANCA GateHouse News Service It’s safe to say that those of us turned off by the repetitive sheen of most top 40 pop have welcomed the acoustic revolution spearheaded by the likes of Mumford & Sons and The Lumineers. On the other hand, anyone reared on rock ’n‘ roll can’t help but find himself longing, at least a little bit, for a world beyond the banjos and mandolins. Doesn’t anybody own an amp anymore?

With that as the backdrop, Kingsley Flood’s new LP, “Battles,” arrives with a wild, welcome kick. The Boston group’s 2010 LP “Dust Windows” had more of a traditional Americana feel, but last year’s EP “Colder Still” started to incorporate indie rock elements into their rustic sound.

With “Battles,” they’ve made the full leap into guitar-based rock while holding on to their down-home authenticity. That’s a trick for any band, particularly a young one, and it’s hard to overstate exactly how well Kingsley Flood does it here.

A good portion of the credit has to go to George Hall’s stellar guitar work, which is accomplished without being showy – it jangles through tracks like the Mersey-tinged “Sun’s Gonna Let Me Shine,” while on the driving “Down,” his psychedelic bursts complement Chris Barrett’s trumpet blasts to pull the song squarely into the stratosphere. As for the sort-of title track “Pick Your Battles,” Hall’s hopped-up blues riffs combine with Naseem Khuri’s roiling garage-rock keyboards to searing effect.

But none of this would be half as effective if the songs weren’t actually about something. Kingsley Flood’s secret weapon is Khuri’s pitch-perfect lyrics, which pack an incredible breadth of imagery and emotion into their spare stanzas, delivered in a quirky, urgent rasp that anchors them solidly in the here and now.

The songs on “Battles” speak to a modern American dream that’s constantly in danger of being pulled under by forces beyond our control, from inside and out.

In fact, Khuri’s lyrics actually owe a lot to Springsteen, with their refer-

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Kingsley Flood’s new LP, “Battles,” has just the right combination of uncompromising lyrical heft and explosive musicality. ences to inner struggles and sullen fathers, not to mention dirty hands and bills unpaid. In that vein, “Waiting On The River To Rise” is a perfectly realized painting of a man struggling to keep afloat despite God’s apparent indifference: “Scratch tickets on my shelf, stains on my knees, pennies in my well,” he sings. “I got faith in faith, because the other choice is no choice at all.”

On other tracks, he grapples with the lure of voices that tell him to “get low” – “I’ll hold up high my chin and welcome sin on in,” he sings on “Sun’s Gonna Let Me Shine,” and among the jaunty piano, strings and horns on “King’s Men,” he seems to accept the inevitability of a great fall: “Look in the broken mirror; it’s only a matter of time.”

Broken mirrors, bent knees and chins raised in the face of inescapable adversity pop up frequently on

“Battles,” with some of the most effective imagery coming during the disc’s quieter moments: On “Sigh A While,” Khuri sings of “our eyes on the horizon, but a lollipop stuck to the floor,” his quietly desperate vocals perfectly counter-pointed by Jenee Morgan’s sweetly realized harmonies.

Such ambitious songwriting is always in danger of sliding into the obtuse, and it happens on occasion here. “The sleepwalker never falls down, the wax wing never hits the ground,” Khuri sings cryptically on “Habit,” one of the album’s few meandering tracks.

But for the most part, “Battles” has just the right combination of uncompromising lyrical heft and explosive musicality, and stands to position Kingsley Flood as the ideal rock act for the new millennium: a little kinder than some, perhaps, but by no means gentler.

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Teen warned of becoming parent too soon Teen gives alcoholic Dear Abby: Thank you for the compassion you showed “Wants to Be a Mom” (Nov. 24), the 15-year-old girl considering motherhood with her almost 18-year-old boyfriend. Having lost her dad at an early age and having a mother who prefers drugs over her daughter, must have made this young lady feel very unwanted. I understand why she might think a baby would give her the love she’s missing.

I applaud you for not judging her, but instead kindly helping her to understand the consequences of her potential actions.

I wish her the best and hope she’ll have the wisdom to realize how important an education will be for her future. With luck, in a few years she’ll be a young adult ready to assume the responsibilities of being a parent. – Linda in Michigan Dear Linda: “Wants” was smart to write for advice before acting on impulse. She deserved a

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips thoughtful response and not just a reprimand. Readers had much to say about her letter: Dear Abby: At 15, I had the first of my five daughters. By the time I was 20 I was raising the babies by myself. Would I do it all over again? Not in this lifetime!

“Wants,” your boyfriend is immature. He should finish school and get a job before thinking about children. You are only 15 and have your best years ahead.

One thing that never crossed MY mind was how I would be able to support my child without an education. I learned the hard way.

If you and your grandma aren’t getting along, it’s up to you to change your attitude.

Grandma has more experience than you do in this world.

Listening to her will help you

avoid many of the pitfalls that I went through, and that you face presently. – Was There Once in Washington Dear Abby: I had my first child at 21, and while I love my son there are times I wish I would have waited a while. I missed out on college and figuring out who I was and what I wanted to do. My son and daughter turned out to have special needs, so my life has been busy taking care of them. Please tell that teen that having a baby is not at all like it is in TV commercials. – Maria in Illinois Dear Abby: Some states will accuse the young man of statutory rape, and he could end up in jail and be branded a sex offender for life. And the girl will wind up with a baby, no education and no husband to help her. Children have no business having children. – Florida Reader •฀Write Dear Abby at www. dearabby.com.

Breakthrough drugs have made leukemia curable cancer Dear Doctor K: My uncle was recently diagnosed with leukemia.

I’d like to learn more about it.

Dear Reader: Leukemia is a form of cancer that affects the body’s blood cells. Almost every type of cell in our body can turn cancerous, and blood cells are no exception.

Every day, each of us makes millions of new blood cells – red blood cells, white blood cells, and the cells that make platelets (little cell fragments that help blood to clot). Blood cells are made in the marrow (the inside) of bones.

Blood cells have a relatively short life. Red blood cells last about 120 days. That’s why we need to make so many new cells every day. However, when a cell turns cancerous, it doesn’t die.

As a result, the number of cells in the bone marrow and in the blood start increasing.

The most common types of leukemia involve one of the two major types of white blood cells: lymphocytes and myelocytes.

These cells help the immune system fight off viruses, infections and other invading organisms.

Leukemias arising from lymphocytes are called lymphocytic leukemias. Those arising from myelocytes are called myeloid, or myelogenous, leukemias. Leukemia is either acute (comes on suddenly) or chronic (lasts a long

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff time). There are four major types of leukemia: •฀Acute฀lymphocytic฀leukemia฀ (ALL) •฀Acute฀myeloid฀leukemia฀ (AML) •฀Chronic฀lymphocytic฀leukemia (CLL) •฀Chronic฀myeloid฀leukemia฀ (CML) People with leukemia often go to the doctor complaining of fever, fatigue, bleeding or sore gums, nosebleeds, frequent bruising, or aching bones or joints. During the physical exam, the doctor may find swollen lymph nodes or an enlarged liver or spleen. Routine blood tests, especially blood cell counts, may be abnormal.

Leukemia treatments – chemotherapy and radiotherapy – target the cancerous cells being produced in bone marrow.

Unfortunately, the treatment kills some healthy blood cells along with the cancerous cells. As a result, treatment often severely compromises the body’s ability to fight infection.

For CML, remarkably powerful new drugs called tyrosine kinase inhibitors have become

standard therapy. The reason we have these drugs is that we invested in the research that discovered what exactly happens inside a CML cell to turn it cancerous. That discovery led directly to these breakthrough drugs.

Some patients with leukemia can be cured by a bone marrow transplantation. This Nobel Prize-winning treatment has saved thousands of lives and took years of research.

Patients with leukemia today have a much better prognosis than they did when I went to medical school. When I was an intern, I was on duty in the hospital on Christmas Eve. I spent part of that night reading a story to a boy who was dying of acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). It was incurable then. All I could do for him was read him a story. He died Christmas Day. Today, more than 80 percent of kids with ALL can be cured.

That’s because – and only because – we the people, through our government and private companies, have invested in medical research.

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

boyfriend ultimatum Dr. Wallace: I’m 19, and my boyfriend is 21.

We’ve been dating for over a year, and I really care for him very much.

He is everything I want in a boyfriend. He is very kind, treats me like a lady, and we have a lot of fun when we are together. However, he does drink too much, and this is a big problem for me.

He hardly ever drank when we first started dating, and I don’t drink at all. Now he drinks when he wants to show off, and it seems that his alcohol consumption has gotten to a serious level. He drinks mostly beer, but I think he drinks every day. Many times, he picks me up with alcohol on his breath.

I used to ride with him when I knew he had been drinking, but he insisted that he had only one beer and everything was under control. Now when I smell alcohol on his breath, I won’t even go with him unless I do the driving.

I always used to think of him as possibly my future husband, but not any more because it would be no fun being married to an alcoholic. He insists that he doesn’t drink that much and has things under control.

I think his drinking habit is out of control.

Even if he doesn’t drink a lot in a day, it does worry me that he drinks every day. I’ve never seen him drunk, but he gets “tipsy” pretty often.

I need your advice.

Should I have him choose between alcohol and me? –Worried, Lake Charles, La. Dear Worried: Your worry is understandable. Your boyfriend definitely has a drinking problem. And, unfortunately, he’s already made his choice.

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace He may deny it, but he has chosen alcohol over you. It is imperative that your boyfriend understands that he has a drinking problem and needs professional counseling. You’ve got it right that it would be no fun to be married to an alcoholic. Stop seeing this guy until you’re certain his drinking problem has been eliminated, if this ever does occur.

Dr. Wallace: I have a problem with one of my teachers. She always picks on me. When she catches me talking in class, she always kicks me out of class, but when other kids talk, nothing happens.

I’ve talked to my counselor and he arranged a parent-teacher conference, and my mom spoke to the principal, but nothing has worked. She still picks on me. Help! – Nameless, Newark, N.J. Dear Nameless: You’ve talked with everyone but the teacher herself, and now’s the time.

Ask your teacher if you could please have a talk with her alone after class. Be very positive.

Apologize for any problems that you have caused. Promise that you’ll do all of your homework, that you’ll try your very best to get the best grade possible, and that you’ll be on your best behavior in class. Then do exactly that!

If you’ll follow my advice, things will change rapidly for the better.

It’s an offer no teacher will refuse!

•฀Write Dr. Wallace at rwallace@galesburg.net.

CROSSWORD

SUDOKU

BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

CELEBRITY CIPHER

When you are the declarer, sometimes your opponents will defend well and make your life somewhere between difficult and impossible. More often, though, they will not find the best plays, making your task much easier.

Take today’s deal as an example. South is in four hearts.

After West leads the spade king, what is the best defense? If East and West find that sequence of plays, what is declarer’s correct line mathematically?

Three no-trump is easy here, but if South had rebid that, North, with four trumps and a low doubleton, would have corrected to four hearts.

Under West’s spade king, East encourages with his nine.

Now West should cash his spade queen, then lead a third spade (preferably the 10 as a suitpreference signal for diamonds, the higher-ranking of the other two side suits) to East’s ace. Then East should shift to the diamond four.

South has two lines of play. He can take the diamond finesse – a straight 50-50 shot. Or he can win with his diamond ace and run all of his trumps, discarding a diamond from the dummy. He gets home if clubs are 3-3 – a 35.53 percent chance – or if a defender has four-plus clubs and the diamond king. (He will be squeezed by the last heart.) Even allowing for the squeeze chance, mathematically the diamond finesse is the better line – and fails here.

However, if West wins the third spade trick and exits with a trump, declarer can cash his trumps, pitching a diamond from the dummy, then check to see if clubs are 3-3. If they are not, South has the diamond finesse as a last resort.

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THESE 2 BUILDINGS WERE IN THE DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS OF THE DEKALB CLINIC, THE MAIN CLINIC LOCATED AT 217 FRANKLIN ST IS ZONED CENTRAL; BUSINESS DISTRICT AND HAS 36,150 SQ.FT. THE BUILDING HAS A BASEMENT AND FULLY FUNCTIONING UTILITY’S WITH CITY WATER, SEWER AND 3PH ELECTRIC. THE BUILDING IS FULLY COMPLIANT FOR THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY’S ACT AND HAS 3 PARKING LOTS. THE SOUTH LOT HOLDS 32 CARS AND MEASURES 66X156. THE NORTH LOT HOLDS 27 CARS AND IS 66X165. THE EAST LOT HOLDS 20 CARS. THE BUILDING HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AND IS FULLY OPERATIONAL. CALL AUCTIONEERS FOR A DETAILED SHOWING AND INSPECTION OF THIS 36,000SQ.FT FACILITY. THE EAST CLINIC BUILDING IS LOCATED AT 302 GROVE ST. AND IS 14,285 SQ.FT. WITH A PARTIAL UNFINISHED BASEMENT. THE ROOF IS IN NEED OF SOME REPAIR AS SOME LEAKING IS OCCURRING. THE BUILDING IS FULLY FUNCTIONAL AND HAS BEEN MAINTAINED SINCE THE MOVE OUT THIS BUILDING HAS A LARGE 80+ CAR PARKING LOT. THE BUILDING IS ALSO IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT WITH FULL CITY WATER, SEWER AND 3PH ELECTRIC. CALL AUCTIONEERS FOR A DETAILED SHOWING AND INSPECTION OF THE BUILDING. DOWNTOWN PROPERTIES OF THIS SIZE AND WITH PARKING LOTS DON’T COME ALONG VERY OFTEN. NOW IS THE TIME TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE! TALK TO YOUR LENDER TODAY, COME WITH A VISION TO SEE WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A PROPERTY LIKE THIS AND BID YOUR PRICE AT AUCTION! TERMS FOR AUCTION: $10,000.00 DOWN ON AUCTION DAY. BALANCE DUE ON APRIL 15TH 2013. A 10% BUYERS PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THE FINAL BID TO DETERMINE THE FINAL CONTRACT PRICE. AUCTIONEERS WILL GLADLY COOPERATE WITH OTHER REAL ESTATE OFFICES OR BROKERS IF YOU REGISTER ANY BIDDER BEFORE THE AUCTION OR ON AUCTION DAY. PROPERTY BEING OFFERED AS-IS, WITH OUT ANY CONTINGENCIES TO FINANCING, APPRAISAL OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF CONTINGENCIES. SELLERS WILL PAY FOR DEED PREPARATION AND TITLE COMMITMENT FOR SELLERS. TAXES ARE TO BE PRO-RATED TO CLOSING DATE. ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE AUCTION DAY TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ALL OTHER.

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ST. CHARLES TOWNSHIP One bedroom, $650 month plus utilities, 630-880-2098

ST. CHARLES, large 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, laundry, air, heat incl.

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Executive Suites. Long or Short Term. 2580 Foxfield, St Charles.

Call Cawley Chicago – 630-810-0300

PUBLIC NOTICE

Case No. 13 P 40 ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, Public Notice is hereby given UNKNOWN HEIRS & LEGATEES 1. Notice is hereby given of the that on January 29, 2013 a certifideath of James Bruce Copeland cate was filed in the office of the 3BR, 1.5BA brick ranch. who died on August 4, 2012, a County Clerk of Kane County, Illi2 car attached heated garage. resident of Carpentersville, Illinois. nois, setting forth the names and 2/3 acre lot on quiet street.

2. The Representative for the es- addresses of all persons owning, Close to lake with private beach tate is: Cassandra Faye Mauer, conducting and transacting the rights and Crystal Lake Schools.

2335 94th Ave NW, Roosevelt, MN business known as OPTIMUM OPAll appliances incl. C/A, baseTICS located at 5N672 Jens 56673. board heat. Dogs negotiable.

3. The Attorney for the estate is: Jensen Lane, St. Charles, IL $1350/mo. Avail 3/1.

James M Kiss, LTD, PC, 96 N 60175.

PUBLIC NOTICE Kennedy Dr, Carpentersville, IL 847-899-2933 Dated: January 29, 2013.

The County of Kane is accepting 60110.

St. Charles Cozy 3 Bedroom proposals for various WIA youth 4. Claims against the estate may /s/ John A. Cunningham be filed on or before July 31, services.

1 bath, near grade school, all 2013. Claims against the estate Kane County Clerk appls incl washer/dryer. Pets OK. may be filed with the Clerk of the A ONE TIME Pre-Bid Meeting will $1125/mo+sec. 847-340-1321 be held on Monday, February 25, Circuit Court, P.O. Box 112, Gene- (Published in the Kane County ST. CHARLES, 4 room, 2 bed- 2013, at 1:30 p.m. at the Kane va, IL 60134-112, with the Repre- Chronicle, January 31, February 7 room, 1 bath, garage, $850/mo. County Government Center, Bldg. A sentative or both. Any claim not & 14, 2013.)

Immediate occupancy. Dorothy, (Auditorium, 1st Floor), 719 S. filed within that period is barred.

Chronicle Classified L&C Rental, 630-624-1604.

Batavia Ave., Geneva, IL 60134. Copies of a claim filed with the 877-264-2527 Clerk must be mailed or delivered ST. CHARLES, sm. country home, to the Representative and to the at4 room, 2 BR, 1 bath, bsmnt., gar. Proposals are due in the Kane torney within 10 days after it has $850. Avail. now. Dorothy, L&C County Purchasing Department by been filed.

4 p.m., March 6, 2013, when they Rental, 630-624-1604.

5. On January 22, 2013 an Orwill be publicly opened. der Appointing the Representative was entered.

Christopher Rossman County Purchasing Director 6. Within forty-two (42) days afSt. Charles 1 Mo Free Rent! ter the effective date of the original Shared bath & kit, $110-120/wk.

Order Admitting the Will to Probate, W/D, incl utilities, Wi-Fi, no pets. (Published in the Kane County you may file a petition with the No smoking. 630-232-7535 Chronicle, February 7, 2013.)

Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony or witnessST. CHARLES ~ MEN ONLY PUBLIC NOTICE es to the Will in open Court, or othFree utils., incl cable & internet (except phone). $120/week.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE er evidence, as provided in Article 630-370-2823 or 630-377-2823 SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT VI 5/6-21 (755 ILCS 5/6/21).

7. Within six (6) months after KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS the effective date of the original OrIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF der Admit-ting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the ALMA LUCY LONG, Court to contest the validity of the Apt to share - heat & water incl. DECEASED. Will as provided under Article VIII Cable and pool available.

5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS $500/mo + util. 224-856-1901 CASE NO. 13 P 28 5/8-1).

CLAIM NOTICE 8. The estate will be administered without Court supervision unNOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of less an interested party terminates Alma Lucy Long of Kane County, independent supervision adminisIllinois. Letters of Office as Admin- tration by filing a petition to termiSt. Charles istrator were issued to Patricia A. nate under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of on January 17, 2013, the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28Off/Ware Space Hartmann whose attorneys are KLEIN, STOD- 4).

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DARD, BUCK & LEWIS, LLC, AttorDocks/Drive-Ins neys at Law, 2045 Aberdeen Court, /s/ Raymond R Geimer Aggressive Move-In Package Sycamore, IL 60178.

Attorney Claims against the estate may be 630-355-8094 www.mustangconstruction.com filed in the Office of the Clerk of the (Published in the Kane County Circuit Court at the Kane County Chronicle, January 31, February 7 Courthouse, 100 South Third & 14, 2013.)

You Want It? Street, Geneva, Illinois 60134, or We've Got It! with the representative, or both, PUBLIC NOTICE within six months from the date of Classified has issuance of Letters of Office and any GREAT VARIETY! claim not filed within that period is NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING barred. Copies of a claim filed with 877-264-2527 the Clerk must be mailed or deliv- Notice is hereby given by the ExKCChronicle.com

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the Clerk must be mailed or deliv- Notice is hereby given by the Exered to the representative and to the ecutive Advisory Board of Mid ValPUBLIC NOTICE attorney within ten days after it has ley Special Education Cooperative, GORDON TRUCKING CDL-A Kane County, Illinois, that a Public been filed.

Drivers Needed! Up to $4,000 ASSUMED NAME Hearing will take place on WednesDATED: February 4, 2013 SIGN ON BONUS! Home Weekly PUBLICATION NOTICE day, April 10, 2013 at 8:00 a.m.

Available! Benefits, 401k, EOE, No /S/ Thomas M. Hartwell at the Mid Valley Special Education East Coast. Call 7 days/wk!

CIRCUIT CLERK OF KANE COUNTY Cooperative's Administration Office, Public Notice is hereby given TeamGTI.com 888-653-3304 GENEVA, ILLINOIS located at 1304 Ronzheimer Ave., that on January 22, 2013 a certificate was filed in the office of the St. Charles, Illinois, 60174.

County Clerk of Kane County, Illi- Need Legal Help? FREE REFERRAL Ronald G. Klein Call 877-270-3855 Attorney for the Estate of The purpose of this Hearing is to nois, setting forth the names and Courtesy of the Alma Lucy Long discuss and to receive any public addresses of all persons owning, Illinois State Bar Association at conducting and transacting the KLEIN, STODDARD, BUCK & comments about the possibly subwww.IllinoisLawyerFinder.com contracting of the Occupational business known as THE PRETTIEST LEWIS, LLC 2045 Aberdeen Court, Suite A and Physical Therapy Services pro- STAR located at 227 S. 3rd St., Truck Tractor Auction Bid Online Sycamore, IL 60178 vided by Mid Valley Special Educa- Geneva, IL 60134.

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ANTIOCH CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP

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KNAUZ NORTH

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200 N. Cook Street • Barrington, IL

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1126 Freedom Rd: Sold on or before 122712 by Deborah Butcher to Michael A Cullen Jr; $165,000.00 1269 Souders Ave: Sold on or before 122712 by Byron G Hicks to Kolodziej Trust; $15,000.00 316 Babcock St: Sold on or before 122712 by Stephen H Zang Jr to Benjamin N Warren & Amy E Leveille; $170,000.00

Chau to Omar Faruqi & Amina Faruqi; $370,000.00 1691 Saint Jude Ct: Sold on or before 123112 by Elizabeth M Cummings to Robert J Mills; $420,000.00 317 Wall St: Sold on or before 122812 by Douglas R Rossell to Luke Cronin & Amanda Gudenkauf; $140,000.00 3290 Hillcrest Rd: Sold on or before 010813 by John D Schultz Jr to David Woodard; $385,000.00 39W280 Sheldon Ln: Sold on or before 122712 by John W Slawson to Keith D Kladder & Melissa A Kladder; $433,000.00 39W923 Wellington Way: Sold on or before 123112

by Sho Deen Inc to Mario P Veltri Jr & Cattherine A Casey; $353,000.00 501 E Side Dr: Sold on or before 010813 by Mary Kay Coleman to Vantell Group Llc; $245,000.00 704 Fox Run Dr: Sold on or before 010713 by Ohio Farmers Ins Co to Dipesh Gandhi & Janki Gandhi; $400,000.00 733 Western Ave: Sold on or before 122812 by Prevost Trust to Van Dril Trust; $230,000.00 821 Oak St: Sold on or before 122812 by James B Fraser to Rebecca Knuth; $108,500.00

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1274 Cannon Ct: Sold on or before 122812 by Adkins Trust to Robert D Treece Sr & Regina Treece; $318,000.00 2S706 Nelson Lake Rd: Sold on or before 010713 by Robert Randall to Wayne R Zaininger Jr & Lisa A Zaininger; $500,000.00 354 N Batavia Ave: Sold on or before 010713 by Dan K Thorpe to Eric J Anerino; $197,500.00 45 S Barton Trl: Sold on or before 123112 by Fannie Mae to Slagle Trust; $119,000.00 633 Sennett St: Sold on or before 122712 by Gary Hopp to Michael Fragoso & Courtney C Fragoso; $327,000.00 724 Carlisle Rd: Sold on or before 010813 by Craig L Martin to Scott D Bayer; $182,000.00

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0S510 Preston Cir: Sold on or before 010713 by Jennifer

612 Maple Ave: Sold on or before 122812 by Thomas J

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1274 Comiskey Ave 831: Sold on or before 122712

by Peter Masitti to Kyle J Wiersbe & Sabrina J Potirala; $155,000.00 1565 Hartsburg Ln: Sold on or before 010713 by Gary A Graham to Parimal N Patel & Nishita P Patel; $180,000.00 2455 Bauer Rd: Sold on or before 010813 by Tlcb Llc to Faganel Builders Llc; $30,000.00 301 Valley Rd: Sold on or before 122812 by Mark York to Amber Mcclelland & Stephen R Mcclelland; $173,000.00 313 Hillside Pl: Sold on or before 010713 by Juan De Dios Castellanos Celaya to Lauren Fowler; $136,000.00 45 Johnson Ct: Sold on or before 010813 by Christy

111 N 5th Ave: Sold on or before 122812 by Krause Trust to Annette M El Sherif; $192,000.00 1125 Ash St: Sold on or before 123112 by Federal National Mortgage Assn to Louis Dries & Joan Dries; $113,500.00 1523 Allen Ln: Sold on or before 010713 by Paul N Chadwick to William A Adair & Linda D Adair; $295,000.00 1701 S 7th Ave: Sold on or before 123112 by Fannie Mae to Mallory R Cellini; $140,000.00 220 Fairview Dr: Sold on or before 123112 by Brain K Walker to Cory S Galvan; $185,000.00 2701 Regency Ct E: Sold on or before 122712 by K Hovnanian Estates At Regency to

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Value is in the land. Gorgeous mature trees border this 2.78 acre lot all the way around. Beautiful, private & peaceful setting. Horses allowed.

Brick ranch on property has many possibilities, just needs a little TLC. Unfinished basement with fireplace & rough-in for 3rd bath, professional boiler, 40-gal. water heater. No disclosures. Buyer responsible for any/all inspections/tests. Property being sold “as-is”.

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Brian D Berkelhamer & Dawn M Berkelhamer; $105,000.00 3002 Glen Eagles Ct: Sold on or before 123112 by David Bell to Gray Trust; $945,000.00 3122 W Main St: Sold on or before 122712 by Preferred Roofing & Exterior to Top Flight Properties Llc; $90,000.00 3402 Blackhawk Trl: Sold on or before 010813 by Ernest Townsend to Ryan M Braheny & Lisa M Braheny; $333,000.00 34W573 Roosevelt Ave C: Sold on or before 123112

by Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Tyler Marcinkowski; $155,000.00 36W439 Hunters Gate Rd: Sold on or before 010713 by Louis J Morelli to Jon B Whitehurst & Marybeth J Whitehurst; $1,050,000.00

Beautiful tree-lined lot located in Lysle Estates, just east of the historic village of Wayne. Property is zoned for horses (1 horse per acre) and currently has a 30 X 60 horse barn and fence all the way around. Horse barn has electric and water. 2.78 acres.

Last available lot in Barlow Woods Subdivision. Great opportunity to build your custom dream home on this 2 acre wooded lot in the country, just west of St. Charles. Gorgeous mature trees creates a private setting. Convenient access to shopping, entertainment, and close to LaFox and Elburn Metro Train Station. 2.03 acres.

• TRANSFERS Continued from page 2 36W724 Crane Rd: Sold on or before 122812 by Bruce J Mather to Brady Trust; $550,000.00 38W660 Mallard Lake Rd: Sold on or before 010713

by Lorinda A Von Eyser to Brian Kiro & Sarah Kiro; $400,000.00 39W177 Long Meadow Ln: Sold on or before 123112 by First State Bank to Grandview Capital Llc; $325,500.00 3N663 Herman Melville Ln: Sold on or before 010713 by James T Vargo to Jennifer Behrendt; $676,500.00 3N868 John Greenleaf Whittier Pl: Sold on or before 010813 by Michael J Magnelli to Shawn Felt & Megan Felt; $560,000.00 41W585 Golden Oaks Ln: Sold on or before 010713 by John William Mcguire Sr to Angelo Debartolo & Debra M Parenti; $282,000.00 5N011 Black Willow Dr: Sold on or before 122812 by Daniel

South Elgin 1011 Woodcliff Dr: Sold on or before 123112 by Gerald Piotrowski to David M Ackerman & Rebecca A Ackerman; $293,000.00 1300 Jenna Dr B: Sold on or before 010713 by Enrique Romero to Satdev Sharma & Trita Sharma; $117,500.00 15 Longview Ct: Sold on or before 010713 by Arthur

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G Beckman to Phoulom Noy Matmanivong & Nicholas E Jones; $201,500.00 293 Nicole Dr F: Sold on or before 010813 by Kelley Karnick to Diem Quynh Tran; $115,000.00 330 Woodridge Cir C: Sold on or before 010713 by David P Anderko to Firas Aldabbagh; $65,000.00 687 Oakwood Ln: Sold on or before 122812 by John Carlson Estate to Paul G Reardon & Patricia A Reardon; $200,000.00 780 Franklin Dr: Sold on or before 122712 by Dominic Joseph Rossi to Phillip G Smiley & Christine M Smiley; $205,000.00

ST. CHARLES – The owners of Boone Creek Cabinet Co. of McHenry will be among the 300 exhibitors at next week’s Old House New House Home Show.

“Yes, we will be there. It will be our second appearance at the show,” Denis Buch said.

He and wife Michele Buch, own and operate Boone Creek Cabinet Co. in McHenry’s Inland Business Park near the intersection of Route 31 and Bull Valley Road.

The show is this weekend, Feb. 8 through Feb. 10, in the Mega Expo Center and ballroom at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. The show hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Their first Old House New House foray was in September and it came after fruitless experiences at simi-

Sugar Grove 241 Belle Vue Ln: Sold on or before 122712 by Marianne E Mcnulty to Steven A Whitecotton & Sandra K Whitecotton; $231,000.00 47B Rolling Oaks Rd: Sold on or before 123112 by Angie L Falke to Lauren M Birth; $85,000.00

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“We participated in other shows in the Chicago area and in our neck of the woods, but all we got were a lot of tire kickers.

People advised us about the twice-yearly (February and September) St. Charles show and said it was the best one as you get a more serious crowd. Yes, I suppose you get some tire kickers, too, but more likely you get potential customers who are really serious about remodeling projects,” Buch said.

Boone Creek Cabinet’s business is primarily based on remodels of kitchens and bathrooms.

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M Capone to Jacob Roberts; $225,000.00 6N465 Valley Cir: Sold on or before 010713 by M I Homes Of Chicago Ilc to David L Aremka & Amanda J Decore; $312,500.00 6N558 Kim Ln: Sold on or before 010713 by Royal Savings Bank to Farhan A Khan & Nida Khan; $1,774,000.00 7N155 Nancy Ln: Sold on or before 010813 by William J Stadelmann to Christine R Burke; $260,000.00 7N888 Cloverfield Dr: Sold on or before 010813 by Robert C Arnet to Ian Arp & Katarzyna Arp; $330,000.00

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Portion of ticket proceeds to benefit Habitat for Humanity, ReStore • HOME SHOW

tion, audio-video integration, HVAC, insulation, windows, doors and more will be featured.”

Daily workshops are included with admission. The workshops are on landscaping, bathrooms and kitchens.

A $1,000 gift certificate to use with the exhibitor of choice will be given as a grand prize during the show. No purchase is necessary.

For contest information, event specifics, an up-to-date exhibitor list, visit www.kennedyproductions. com or call 630-515-1160.

Besides preparing a display for the St. Charles event, Buch has been busy with providing service to paying customers as well as expanding his showroom floor at the Boone Creek Cabinet facility, 764 Ridgeview Drive.

“We started out with 500 and expanded that to 1,000 and, shortly, we will add another 500 square feet to the showroom floor,” he said.

With the 1,500 square feet of display room, the Buchs can showcase various products as well as potential bathroom and kitchen layouts.

Continued from page 3 “The people who advised us about St. Charles emphasized that it was not free. People actually had to pay to get into the show. That means a more serious approach by those attending, and attendance is good.”

“Our attendance projection for our February event is 10,000 to 12,000 people. Traditionally our attendance falls right around 10,000 over the three days.” show manager Laura McNamara of Lisle-based Kennedy Productions said.

“We are optimistic for the 2013 season as many of our clients are indicating that ‘things are picking up out there.’ In addition, we are feeling that many homeowners may have been putting projects off over the last four years with the sluggish economy.

We have a positive outlook about the upcoming event,” she continued.

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Denis and Michelle Buch of Boone Creek Cabinet Co., McHenry, specialize in remodeling house interiors, such as kitchens and bathrooms. They have a booth at the Old House New House Home Show this weekend in St. Charles “Award-winning contractors, talented designers and skilled craftsmen for expert advice and creative solutions on home building, remodeling and renovation will have booths

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The Buchs have been busy with customers. During a recent interview, Buch said his 13-hour day began at 6 a.m. and might finish at 7 p.m.

“We have a nice kitchen and bath business and we have been in retail based in McHenry for the better part of 40 years,” Buch said. “We can do everything, and we have the expertise and the manpower to do it. Besides myself, we work and rely on two sets of subs (subcontractors) and there are two guys in each crew. They do the remodeling. Then we have two electricians and floor companies we work with.

Our tiling guy, for example, comes all the way up here from Aurora for us. Work is slow where he is so he makes the long drive.

“We partner with our subs. We tell them what to do and they do it and do it

well. They are good at what they do and very well-mannered when they go into a house.

“Our last two jobs were in Kildeer and we were in those houses for seven to eight weeks. During that time, you become part of the family and you have to get along with these people as we might be in their house five days a week and sometimes six.

“We keep in touch with our clients and want to keep up with what and how the work is being done. This makes their life a little bit easier, as well as ours, through the whole thing.

“Our subs are good and do very good work and they clean up after themselves. They do it right the first time, and that means a lot to people.”

Projects can vary in price and size. “We did a little itty bitty job in the Fox LakeGrass Lake area last year and it was an $8,500 kitchen remodel. We had a bigger $18,500 project here in Il-

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Boone Creek Cabinet Co. designs and remodels house interiors, especially kitchens and bathrooms. The company will display its abilities in a booth at the Feb. 8-10 Old House New House Home Show in St. Charles. linois. Then we had a $103,000 project in Kildeer where we redid the entire first floor including kitchen, laundry room, and powder room. We tore out all the flooring and put in new hardwood floors on the entire first floor. And we took the existing staircase

in this 18-year-old house and replaced it with a wroughtiron-bannister staircase. We removed the old wood, tread, risers, rails, everything.

Stripped them down and restained them. Instead of dated and showing its age, this wrought-iron staircase

makes the house look new today.”

Boone Creek Cabinet can be reached via an entry off Route 31 and another one off Bull Valley Road.

For information, call 815-385-8414, visit www. boonecreekcabinet.com.

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Home Help: Simplify your laundry routine GATEHOUSE NEWS SERVICE If it seems that you can never quite diminish the size of your laundry pile, you’re not alone. Laundry is a part of everyday life, and the more people in your household, the bigger the pile and the more often you need to wash.

Designate one place in your home to be the laundry zone and sort through these time-saving tips to make your laundry routine faster and easier, leaving you with more time to do the things you love.

•฀De-clutter฀and฀reorganize. Clear some space from your shelves to give yourself more room to work in the laundry room. Get rid of old containers, trash and even those stray socks missing their pair. Place a small basket or tray near the washer for collecting small items and loose change found in pockets. This prevents clutter as well as accidents in the wash.

Larger baskets labeled delicates, lights and darks help to keep clothes easily sorted and off of the floor.

•฀Essentials฀at-the-ready.฀ Keep frequently used items easily accessible by placing them on a shelf designed to fit on top of your washing machine. Store smaller items in stackable baskets or bins so they aren’t in the way.

Make sure your detergent is placed high enough so that little hands can’t grab it, but within reach for older kids to take over their own laundry

chores.

•฀Get฀rid฀of฀hassle฀and฀ bulk. Save yourself from the trouble of heavy bottles and messy spills. Choose a multipurpose detergent that comes pre-measured. Just toss one in the washer with your laundry and go.

•฀Sort฀and฀go.฀Give฀everyone in the family their own small mesh laundry bag for items that tend to get lost and mixed-up such as socks and underwear. Collect the bags and throw them in the washer and dryer together so that everything stays sorted.

•฀Prep฀for฀final฀steps.฀Save฀ time from ironing by pulling clothes directly from the dryer after the cycle is complete. Keep a stack of hangers nearby to hang clothes immediately for a wrinklefree wardrobe. Designate an area of nearby countertop or a table to make folding and organizing clothes out of the dryer quicker. – Family Features

Home Selling Tip When preparing for a showing, pay attention to details! Little things mean a lot in the big picture because they pull the house’s look together. Things like small, colorful ceramic tiles placed into brick steps to carry through฀a฀color฀scheme.฀Edging the lawn.

Large planters. Finally, don’t forget to tidy up. Curb appeal also means a place that looks neat and clean, the kind of place you’d like to

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Did You Know Using a clothes line instead of a dryer will save a lot of energy. It’s difficult to find hard numbers, but the Environmental฀Protection฀ Agency’s฀Energy฀Star฀website฀ indicates the average family does about 300 loads of laundry per year.

Pacific฀Gas฀and฀Electric’s฀ website estimates that it costs about 33 cents to 56 cents per load for gas dryers and about 12 cents to 15 cents per load for electric dryers.

Based on these numbers, hanging clothes on a clothes line will save you about $40$45 per year if you own an electric dryer and about $100$170 per year if you own a gas dryer. – Rebecca Matulka, Energy.gov

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This home was originally purchased from builder for $775,000 in 2005.

Features include 4BR/4BA and a 4 car garage spread over 4400 sq ft. Full deep pour basement adds another 2000 sq ft. Inside is a family room and 2nd floor game room, 2 fireplaces, enclosed porch, hardwood floors, granite counter-tops, SS top of the line appliances. Upgrades galore as you would expect. Nearly half acre lot. Pool and clubhouse community.

The cheery enclosed front porch welcomes you to this stylish cottage. Spacious livingroom and dining room with an inviting window seat. Original refinished Oak floors throughout. Incredible new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, glass tile backsplash and travertine floor. Private back yard.

New in 2010 Garage, Drive, Roof and Trex decking! Professionally landscaped. Full basement.

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2680 McDUFFEE CIRCLE, NORTH AURORA $289,000

Tanner Trail subdivision offers this 3000 sq ft ranch home with 4BR’s and 2BA’s. 3 car attached garage. Unfinished Basement with crawl. Formal dining room off foyer. Eatin kitchen with table area and breakfast bar overlooks family room. Gas 2 sided fireplace separates living room and family room. Third acre lot. Patio in backyard. NOT A SHORT SALE—QUICK CLOSE OK.

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Oak Hill Subdivision offers this 3BR/3.5BA home on large corner lot with fenced backyard. Full English basement is finished with media/rec room, full bath and dry bar with wine rack. Formal living room and dining room separated by foyer. Eat-in kitchen opens to family room with beautiful wood laminate flooring. Shows like a model and you will not be disappointed.

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Decorating Tip

Granite remains the No. 1 choice for kitchen remodels, but the standard cost of granite runs from $50 to $110 a square foot (including installation). While there’s nothing functionally wrong with laminate, Corian and Formica, they’re not always what homeowners are looking for.

So, if your countertops need an uplift without a hefty price tag attached, try granite paint. Giani Granite Paint kits allow you to give outdated countertops a granite look for $69.95 per kitchen. – Brandpoint

Garden Guide

Prepare for spring by diving into late-winter chores in the garden. Here’s three gardening chores to help you prepare for spring.

1. Water-garden maintenance

Remove leaf litter from a pond, especially if you have fish. Decomposing leaves can have an adverse effect on water quality. Turn off the pump to make it easier to collect the leaves. While removing the leaves, you can also scoop out algae that may have formed. When you’re finished removing the leaves, turn the pump back on.

If weeds have sprouted in the path that surrounds the water feature, remove them by hoeing or pulling. Never use herbicides near a pond, especially if it contains fish, because nearly all herbicides are toxic to fish. They may also destroy aquatic plants in and around the pond.

Wait to remove or transplant overgrown or misplaced plants in or around the pond until the temperatures are warmer. Late winter is not an ideal time to transplant herbaceous plants, and the water may be too cold or even frozen to work in.

2. Ornamental grasses Late winter is the ideal time to cut back ornamental grasses. Although it can be

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If countertops need an uplift without a hefty price tag attached, try granite paint. fairly easy to cut back grasses with a pair of pruners, loppers or shears, you can also secure the top growth with a bungee cord or piece of twine and cut grasses back with electric or gas powered hedge trimmers.

This method can be particularly useful on cutting back large sized grasses.

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3. Vine pruning Late winter is a good time to prune runaway vines because you can visibly see where the vines are growing and remove them from nearby plants. If you wait

Late winter is the ideal time to cut back ornamental grasses. It can be fairly easy to cut back grasses with a pair of pruners, loppers or shears. until spring has sprung and the leaves are already on the

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Buy with little money down! 1400 Sq. Ft. retail space in St. Charles / Campton Hills. Building faces Route 64, and has tremendous exposure.

Unit is finished inside and ready for your business. Save money on your build-out by locating here! Located in busy retail center at major intersection.

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Great income on this two unit building. Potential for running business downstairs and keeping upstairs rented. City parking lot one block away on this in town property. Great price!

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OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE. Fantastic retail location in the Campton Crossings center just west of St. Charles. 2 unit building features 1 1600 sq. ft. unit and 1 2000 sq. ft. unit. Great rental history and income producer. Good cap rate at current rental rates.

Beautiful exterior building with good location that fronts on busy Route 64. High visibility location.

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IN TOWN ST. CHARLES

Brick custom home on wooded lot on East side in St. Charles. Custom cabinets, granite countertops, Viking cook top. Master suite has tray ceiling, bath with dual vanities and upgraded tile shower. Gorgeous sunroom with skylights, large windows and breathtaking views. Very private feel.

REDUCED TO $479,000

CHARMING RANCH IN WAYNE

PRICE REDUCED! Experience the charm of Wayne with this solidly built brick 1 story Ranch.

Large living room leads to the eat-in kitchen. Lap board ceiling in Kitchen and Eating Area. Other great features include office/den area off kitchen, and large enclosed porch. Hard to find 1 acre lot in downtown Wayne with many mature trees.

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Worth Every Penny!! Vaulted and Cathedral Ceilings everywhere! Fine custom finishes throughout. 1.5 Acre Private lot. Chef’s kitchen with large island. Library on 1st floor would make a great office. Luxurious master suite with awesome tub & sitting room. Lots of WOW Factor.

Offered at $675,000

8000 SQ. FT. STRIP CENTER

Great strip center west of St. Charles with a fantastic return on investment. Strip center faces LaFox Road and is located in a high traffic area.

Center is in retail complex that is the only commercial/retail area in the area. 3 unit building, Owner will sell with Master Lease.

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4 Bedroom 2.5 bath in Neucort Lakes. Kitchen features large eating area. ceramic tile, and spacious family room with fireplace. Upstairs features a sitting room, full hall bath, huge master bedroom w/ large master bath. Needs some TLC, but a great opportunity!

A good spot to run your business from on Route 64 and Campton Hills Road. This 1.0 acre site features a three bedroom home with full basement near post office and Randall Road shopping. Surrounded by commercial properties, good chance of getting commercial zoning.

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ELBURN COMMERCIAL LOT

The LAST build-able lot on Main St. in Elburn! This CORNER vacant lot is ready to build and has easy ingress/egress. This lot is priced for your business, and the possibilities are endless. Perfect for freestanding retail, small restaurant, additional parking, etc. Great foot traffic and exposure, located downtown. Near Churches, existing retail, and Metra station.

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