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

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hile photographing an assignment in downtown Geneva, I looked out the window of the shop I was in and noticed Jack Kramer of St. Charles – as

Polyester – strolling down the street in full clown regalia, including a tiny umbrella.

Kramer had just finished entertaining a crowd at Delnor Glen and figured that

because it was such a nice day, he’d go for a walk down Third Street. I think he put a lot of smiles on shoppers’ faces, too.

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8LOCAL BRIEFS 30 volunteers sought for STC St. Patrick’s Parade ST. CHARLES – More than 30 volunteers age 13 and older are needed for the March 16 St. Patrick’s Parade in downtown St. Charles. Parade pacers, banner carriers, general volunteers and parade marshals are needed. Depending on the area of interest, volunteers would be required to arrive one to two hours before the 2 p.m. start. Fill out the volunteer form at www.downtownstcharles.org/stpats.

to walkers of all ages from 8 a.m. to noon weekdays unless it is in use. Those who want to walk with a group are invited from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Mondays.

The Salvation Army is at 1710 S. Seventh Ave. Call Cathy Winters

at 630-377-2769, ext. 210, for information.

The Salvation Army to host free line dancing ST. CHARLES – The Salvation Army, 1710 S. Seventh Ave., is

hosting free line dancing from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays and from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. It is open to all. Call Cathy Winters at 630-377-2769 ext. 210 for information.

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FACE TIME WITH DONALD LARSON

Where did you grow up?

Batavia Who would play you in the movie of your life? George Clooney First job? I washed containers for a vending machine company.

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A pharmacist. I became a pharmacist.

A movie you’d recommend?

All the James Bond movies

Favorite charity? I volunteer at the Geneva History Center, the Kane County Genealogy Society and the food pantry in Batavia.

Favorite local restaurant?

Fiora’s Restaurant in Geneva What is an interesting factoid about yourself? This goes back 20 years ago. I was talking to another pharmacist, and we were thinking about buying a store in Rockford. We went to check it out: It was half pharmacy and half gun store.

The pharmacist who owned the place was a deputy sheriff and carried a gun. From his office, he could lock the front door with a switch and trap a shoplifter in the store.

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Kane County Genealogical Society to meet Feb. 28 WHAT: The next monthly meeting of the Kane County Genealogical Society will be “Researching Your Chicago Ancestors,” presented by Steven Szabados. This program reviews what sources are available and where they can be found. Szabados is a board member of the Polish Genealogical Society of America as well as the genealogy columnist for the Polish American Journal. All are welcome to attend.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 WHERE: First-floor meeting room of the Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St., Geneva INFO: For information, call 847-697-1029 or visit www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilkcgs.

Habitat restoration day Feb. 23 in Sugar Grove WHAT: A habitat restoration workday will be held. Meet in the main parking lot. Interested people should bring gloves and dress for the weather. All people are welcome, but children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Refreshments will be provided. Volunteers will be cutting and stacking brush. If you have favorite loppers or a handsaw please bring them;

otherwise tools will be provided.

WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 23 WHERE: Bliss Woods Forest Preserve, which is on Bliss Road, approximately a half-mile northeast of Route 47 in Sugar Grove.

INFO: For information, call Mary Ochsenschlager at 630-466-4922 or email at maryoxie@sbcglobal.net or the Kane Forest Preserve Office at 630-232-5980.

St. Charles candidate forum March 12 at the Arcada WHAT: A St. Charles municipal candidates forum is set. The event will feature an equal chance for all mayoral candidates to answer six predetermined questions selected by the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee.

WHEN: Doors open at 5:30 p.m March 12, and the forum starts at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St.

Auditions at Steel Beam Theatre for ‘Black Tie’ WHAT: The Steel Beam Theatre has announced auditions for the final show of its 12th season, “Black Tie” by A.R. Gurney. Terry

Domschke directs. Needed will be one male, age 40 to 50; one female, 40 to 50; a female in her 20s; and a male in his 20s. The show performs weekends, May 10 to June 3. There is pay. Readings will be from the script; no appointments necessary.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Sunday WHERE: 111 W. Main St. in downtown St. Charles INFO: For information, visit www.SteelBeamTheatre.com or call 630-587-8521.

Owl program Saturday at Hickory Knolls WHAT: Hickory Knolls Discovery Center has planned the February topic for its “Who Knew” series – Owl Be Seeing You. Each month, there will be a different nature topic. This program is for ages 10 and up. Ages 10 to 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

The fee is $5 for residents and $7.50 for nonresidents. Advance registration is required.

WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday WHERE: 3795 Campton Hills Road, St. Charles INFO: For information, visit www.stcnature.org.

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COUNTY BOARD

Lauzen backs off committee-speaking policy

By JONATHAN BILYK jbilyk@shawmedia.com GENEVA – Members of the County Board have been given clearance to speak at County Board committee meetings, ending a dust-up between the board’s chairman and members.

Wednesday, County Board ChairmanChris Lauzen backed Chris Lauzen off of a policy he had enacted last month to limit discussion of matters going before the County Board Executive Committee.

While County Board members were free to speak and ask questions at most committee meetings, Lauzen had restricted give-and-take discussion during meetings of the Executive Committee to only County Board committee chairmen.

With 14 chairmen serving on the committee, that left 10

“I see that some on the board wish now to hold me to a higher standard, but I am happy to accommodate.”

Chris Lauzen County Board chairman board members who could not participate in the discussion of issues considered by the committee.

Lauzen had encouraged those board members to sign up to address the committee, as members of the public are asked to do.

The decision did not sit well among the 10 excluded from the Executive Committee. Some expressed concern that the decision left many county residents without representation at those meetings.

Others worried the policy would lead to poor decisions by the board because board members might use the meetings to question potential actions and work out details on

matters before they go to the full County Board for a vote.

Lauzen opted not to defend the policy. Instead, he backed a vote by the County Board to set a policy that would allow all board members to speak at the Executive Committee meetings, with a stipulation that board members not on the committee agree to allow committee members to speak and discuss matters first.

Board members not on the committee also were urged to keep their statements or questions brief and on topic, should they wish to speak.

Lauzen said he did not believe the policy was important enough to merit an argument.

He said he believed he was

Committee of the Whole springs forward by one hour

By JONATHAN BILYK jbilyk@shawmedia.com GENEVA – The County Board wants more people to listen to it talk about issues of the day – or at least the issues on its meeting agendas.

The board has moved the time of at least one of its monthly meetings with the stated goal of making meetings easier for interested county residents to attend.

Wednesday, the County Board approved a measure that will move the monthly Committee of the Whole meetings back one hour to 5 p.m.

For years, the County Board held the meetings at 4 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The Committee of the Whole meetings

are held in months when the County Board believes it has topics that require in-depth discussion or presentations that are best heard by the full board.

The board cannot take action on items at Committee of the Whole. But past topics have included issues such as the expansion of the county’s courthouse, development of a county courthouse electronic documentation system and discussion of the county’s property tax levy.

Board members backed the proposal strongly, noting that the 4 p.m. meeting time was too early for people who might be interested in attending the meetings, but can’t leave work on a weekday in time to do so.

Some board members also

backed moving the Committee of the Whole meeting time to make it easier for County Board members to attend the late afternoon meetings.

Some County Board members, including Phil Lewis, R-St. Charles, and Jennifer Laesch, D-Aurora, said they would prefer moving the meetings to 6 p.m.

Other board members expressed support for moving more county meetings to the evening.

Currently, the County Board holds its regular monthly meeting, at which binding votes are cast, at 9:45 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. Meetings of the board’s 15 standing committees are in the morning on various days throughout the month.

being held to a different standard than his predecessor, former County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay, who enacted a policy at Executive Committee meetings that members of the board not on the committee could make statements, but not engage in debate with committee members or question county staff during meetings.

The policy has been referred to as the “Bonnie Rule,” because it was believed the policy was enacted as a way of limiting the ofttimes ranging and lengthy questioning and debate en-

gaged in during county meetings by former County Board member Bonnie Kunkel, DAurora.

“I see that some on the board wish now to hold me to a higher standard, but I am happy to accommodate,” Lauzen said.

Lauzen warned the change likely would result in longer committee meetings.

But he believed any further discussion on his Executive Committee discussion policy would distract from what he believes are the “important” issues facing the county.

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Weather History In 1980, a series of storms brought heavy rain to California, Oregon and Washington in the middle of February. Mount Wilson, Calif., received 9.00 inches of rain in two days.

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8LOCAL BRIEFS Applications available for mothers club donations BATAVIA – The Batavia Mothers Club Foundation has announced that applications are available for its 2013 annual philanthropic donations.

Applications are available at www.BataviaMothersClub. org, by calling 630-748-1501 or emailing bmcgiving@yahoo. com to request an application by mail. Completed applications are due by March 1. Recipients of 2012-13 funds will be announced in May.

First Division Museum at Cantigny plans open house WHEATON – The First Division Museum at Cantigny will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Admission and parking will be free. Visitors will take a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum’s collections department and see hundreds of artifacts. Items include rare helmets, books, uniforms, flags, medals and firearms normally kept under lock and key. For information and a pictorial preview, visit www.FirstDivisionMuseum.org.

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Gypsyfly to play at show for a fan in St. Charles ST. CHARLES – The band Gypsyfly will play a special show for a fan at 9 p.m. Feb. 22 at Wild Monk, 51 S. First St., St. Charles. It is a free show. A fan has cancer and no insurance, so the band is playing a benefit to pay the fan’s medical bills. A donation box will be set up at the show.

DAR member to speak at Elgin Genealogical Society ELGIN – The Elgin Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m.

Feb. 21 in the first-floor meeting room of the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. The guest speaker, Madonna Marks, is a genealogist, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a devotee of American history.

Visit www.elginroots.com for information.

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From ‘supportive’ to ‘deplorable,’ local reactions vary on measure headed to House

By NICOLE WESKERNA nweskerna@shawmedia.com

David Malloy

Lynn Steele

Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford

Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva member

be married in the state of Illinois, they would have the same protections as heterosexual couples who are married in the state of Illinois,” Lynn Steele said. “The civil union only goes so far with giving them all of their civil rights. It’s not the same dignity as full marriage has.”

Catholic leaders have been critical of the move toward legalizing same-sex marriage. Bishop David Malloy, head of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford that includes churches in the Tri-Cities and Kaneland area, issued a statement after Thursday’s vote saying that the Senate’s actions do not respect God’s plan or “our human nature.”

In the statement, he called the move “a deplorable misstep that will serve to erode the very strength and foundation of our society.”

Malloy goes on to say that redefining marriage between two people, rather than between a man and woman,

“ignores the unique nature of this institution that is in the complementarity of men and women,” which he said is intimately linked to procreation and raising children who have a right to a mother and a father.

Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady of St. Charles has been vocal about his support of same-sex marriage in recent weeks. The move caused some Republican committeemen, including state Sen. Jim Oberweis, R-Sugar Grove, to try to convene a meeting to discuss removing Brady from his post.

Oberweis was one of the 21 senators who voted against the bill Thursday.

“I’ve grown up Catholic, and I believe marriage is between a man and a woman,” he said last week, before the vote took place.

Oberweis said he believes religious freedoms should not be dictated, and he said one of his concerns was that the

NIU Steelband to play at Norris Cultural Arts Center

630-584-7200.

ST. CHARLES – The Northern Illinois University Steelband will present an eclectic mix of music covering a variety of genres when it makes its third concert appearance at 7:30 p.m. March 2 at the Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students and may be bought at www.NorrisCulturalArts.com or by calling

Men’s Club plans annual ham dinner in Burlington

include ham and corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, applesauce, coleslaw, rolls and pie or cake for dessert.

Proceeds from this fundraiser support programs of the United Methodist Church in Burlington.

The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for those ages 6 to 12 and free for those younger than 6. For information, call 847-683-3535 or visit www.Burlington-UMC. org.

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bill didn’t go far enough to protect religious freedoms.

The bill was amended before Thursday’s vote, adding language that states, “Any religious denomination ... is free to choose which marriages it will solemnize or celebrate.”

State Sen. Karen McConnaughay, R-South Elgin, also voted against the bill. She did not return a message seeking comment.

Brady said he believes same-sex marriage is a discrimination and constitutional issue. He said same-

sex marriage is getting more support in Illinois.

“I think in general, the majority of Illinoisans support it whether they call themselves Republicans, Democrats or independents,” he said.

“That’s changed over the last few years. People see which way it’s going, and they see it’s a good thing – the appropriate thing to do.”

Steele said he hopes the House approves the bill because he would love for his daughter and her partner to be “fully recognized and married in the state of Illinois.”

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BURLINGTON – The Men’s Club of the Burlington United Methodist Church has planned its 72nd annual ham dinner.

The all-you-can-eat dinner will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

March 2 at the church, 195 W. Center St. Carryouts will be available until 6:30 p.m. Dinners will

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Illinois legislators moved closer to legalizing same-sex marriage Thursday when the Senate gave it the green light with a 34-21 vote.

Should it be approved by members of the House and signed by Gov. Pat Quinn, the bill would extend the same rights to all married couples, whether they’re same-sex or not.

Same-sex couples have been able to get a civil union in Illinois since June 2011.

In Kane County, 185 couples have filed for civil unions since it became legal.

Lynn Steele is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva, where he said civil unions have taken place. At the church, he chairs a group called Interweave, which is for gay and lesbian church members and their friends and allies.

He said the group includes 28 people.

“We’re extremely pleased about this and have been supportive of marriage equality for a long time now,” he said. “So we are very pleased that the process is moving along.”

He said he and his wife are involved with Interweave because they want to support their daughter, Laura Steele, and her partner, Amanda Littauer, who have formed a civil union.

“If they were allowed to

“[The same-sex mar“[We] have been supriage bill is] a deplorable portive of marriage misstep that will serve to equality for a long time erode the very strength now. So we are very and foundation of our pleased that the process society.” is moving along.”

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Bar cited with liquor violations

By ASHLEY RHODEBECK arhodebeck@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – A downtown bar has been cited with liquor violations in connection with a recent DUI crash, a city employee at the mayor’s office said Thursday.

The Beehive Tavern and Grille, 204 W. Main St., was cited with permitting an intoxicated person to loiter on its premises and selling liquor to an intoxicated person or persons, the employee said.

The allegations and potential penalties are expected to be discussed March 4 during

a hearing with the St. Charles Liquor Commission.

Beehive owner Steve Baginski said he still is looking into the claims.

According to a St. Charles police report, a 22-year-old St. Charles woman was charged Feb. 1 with driving under the influence and driving with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent after hitting a parked car in the 100 block of South Third Street. Police forwarded the report to the Liquor Commission because it appeared she was either over-served by The Beehive or was allowed to remain on the premises while intoxi-

8FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Joseph P. DaPrato: Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Malone Funeral Home, 324 East State St. (Route 38), Geneva. Burial will follow in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Palatine. The visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at Malone Funeral Home.

Ansley W. Hatch: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn. There also will be a visitation from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Grace Lutheran Church, Lily Lake. A funeral service to celebrate his life will begin at 11 a.m. with interment in Lily Lake Cemetery.

Lorella Marie (nee McCormack) Huff: Lorella’s family will host a memorial service to celebrate her life at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Geneva. An open house

with refreshments will follow from 2 to 4 p.m.

Helen Carlson Krell: A celebration of Helen’s life will be at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 17, at La Canada Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.

William James “Bill” Krueger: The visitation will be at 10 a.m. followed by the memorial service to celebrate Bill’s life at 11 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 16, at First Baptist Church of Geneva, 2300 South St. in Geneva.

Arsenio G. Sala: A memorial celebration of Arsenio’s life will be Memorial Day weekend at Garfield Farm Museum.

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.

cated; both situations violate local ordinances.

Baginski said he has no problem accepting responsibility when a violation is “truly our fault,” but individuals must be held accountable as well.

“We don’t need to pass the buck to just the owners,” he said. “People need to be responsible for their actions.”

Bar owners in recent months have joined forces to reduce problems such as over-serving and fights after the City Council threatened to change closing time from 2 to 1 a.m. Acting as the St. Charles Tavern Association,

they have set last call at 1:20 a.m., posted signs warning patrons against fighting and banned troublemakers.

Baginski is the association’s spokesman.

He said the association has made “great strides” in ensuring people aren’t overserved and noted that fights are down. The association’s efforts shouldn’t be judged on this incident involving the Beehive, he said.

“I don’t think this reflects on what the association’s doing at all,” Baginski said.

Mayor Don DeWitte – the city’s liquor commissioner – did not have a comment.

8POLICE REPORTS St. Charles • Bozena B. Plucincki, 32, of the 800 block of North LaGrange Road, LaGrange Park, was charged Tuesday, Feb. 12, with disorderly conduct for loud noise.

• Timothy A. Mirando, 32, of the 800 block of North LaGrange Road, LaGrange Park, was charged Tuesday, Feb. 12, with disorderly conduct for loud noise.

• Nicole M. Pstrong, 33, of the 200 block of Cedar Avenue, St. Charles, was charged Saturday, Feb. 9, with disorderly conduct for loud noise.

• A resident of the 3900 block of Royal and Ancient Drive on Wednesday, Jan. 30, reported a phone scam that instructed her to get a Money Pack Reloaded Scratch Card for $500 to claim a $2.5 million prize from Publisher’s Clearing House. She told

him she didn’t have $500 and, after he lowered the amount to $300 and $250, she reportedly told him to give the prize to someone else. He reportedly told her he would call back and send someone over. She reported the incident to police, who learned the call was made from a cellphone from Jamaica.

• A resident of the 700 block of Viewpointe Drive called police Monday, Feb. 11, after receiving a priority envelope intended for Auburn, Ala., that listed her residence as the return address. It reportedly contained two checks for $2,450 each and made payable to the Alabama recipient.

Police contacted the bank’s fraud department. The employee reportedly said the checks had never been issued and that there have been numerous reports involving fraudulent checks drawn on Sovereign Bank accounts.

8LOCAL BRIEFS Ballpark to host Ozzie’s Home Run and Walk 5K GENEVA – The Kane County Cougars will host the second annual Ozzie’s Home Run and Walk 5K at 8 a.m. May 18.

Registration is open for the event through www.kccougars. com and www.racetime.info.

The event will be at Fifth Third

Bank Ballpark on the Cougars’ field with the finish line at home plate. Participants will be seen on the stadium’s video board through a live-feed camera and will receive a high-five from Ozzie T. Cougar on the final stretch of the race. Registration is $25 for adults and $12 for children ages 5 through 12.

Fun Family Palooza set at Pheasant Run Resort ST. CHARLES – Chicago Fun Family Palooza is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 9 and 10 at the Mega Center at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St. Activities include an indoor zipline, inflatables, carnival rides, magicians, game shows, rock-

climbing wall, pony rides and petting zoo. General admission is $8. The unlimited activity wristband, which includes general admission, is $15. Admission free for children younger than 3. Free parking. Visit www. chicagofun.com/palooza for more information.

– Kane County Chronicle

• Friday, February 15, 2013

BATAVIA – Dustan M. Yarman, 34, of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at his home.

He was born May 28, 1978, in Ottawa, the son of Miles Yarman and Susan (Redford) Barnett.

Dustan attended Naperville North High School where he wrestled, placing third in state.

He attended high school in Santa Barbara, Calif., where he played football and was voted Most Valuable Player. He worked in real estate for various developers. Dustan was an avid sports fan and particularly enjoyed watching UFC competitions.

He also loved relaxing with a visit to the beach, playing his guitar and listening to his music. Dustan was a kind and gentle person who found joy in spending time with his family and friends and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife, Kelly of Glendale Heights; children, Myles, Cameron and Kelsie; mother, Susan (Tom) Barnett of Batavia; brothers, Chris of Batavia and Chad (Danae) of Naperville; nieces, Ella and Claire; Tom’s children, Brandi and Tommy; and many other dear relatives and friends.

Dustan was preceded in death by his father, Miles; niece, Nina; paternal grandparents, Wayne and Ruth Yarman of Ohio; maternal grandparents, Robert and Ruth Redford of Illinois; and his uncle, Steve Yarman of Ohio.

The visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at Malone Funeral Home, 324 East State St. (Route 38) in Geneva. A funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas Babler officiating.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family will be directed to an education fund for the children and would be greatly appreciated.

For information, call 630-2328233 or visit www.malonefh. com.

Please sign the guest book at www.legacy.com/kcchronicle.

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8LOCAL BRIEFS Preschool screening today for District 302 AURORA – Kaneland School District 302 Special Services will conduct a preschool screening for students who might qualify for special education.

The screening will be today at MorningStar Church, 8S101 Barnes Road, Aurora. The screening is for District 302 children, ages 3 to 5, who are suspected of having any delays in developmental milestones.

This is not a kindergarten screening.

Also, Child and Family Connections will screen children from birth to age 3 for suspected developmental delays. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 630-365-5100, ext. 158.

Raffle tickets for Winter Wine Festival available GENEVA – LivingWell Cancer Resource Center and Razny Jewelers have teamed up to reward those who take time to support cancer survivors in our community.

As part of LivingWell’s eighth annual Winter Wine Festival, the jeweler is sponsoring an exclusive Rolex raffle featuring a Rolex timepiece valued at more than $7,000. The raffle is open to the public. Visit www. lwwinterwinefestival.com/raffletickets to purchase a raffle ticket, and LivingWell will send you a ticket number.

Tickets may also be purchased in person at LivingWell Cancer Resource Center in Geneva or by calling 630-262-1111. The drawing will be held during the Winter Wine Festival event on Saturday. Entrants do not have to be present at the event to win.

Seminar looks at best plants for environment CAMPTON HILLS – Reservations are being taken for Garfield Farm Museum’s 27th annual Prairie, Woodlands, and Wetlands Management Seminar, to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

From backyard gardeners, homeowner associations to

owners of natural area acreage, this seminar covers key methods and techniques of preserving and using the best adapted plants for the Illinois environment.

Experts Roy Diblik, Conner Shaw and Jerome Johnson will explain the best techniques and methods to increase and maintain native plant communities.

There is a $50 donation for the all-day seminar, which includes lunch and refreshments. Halfday attendance without lunch is $25.

Garfield Farm Museum is located five miles west of Geneva, off Route 38 on Garfield Road.

For reservations, call 630-5848485 or send email to info@ garfieldfarm.org.

Celebrating Valentine’s Day through song

Orchid show and sale Saturday, Sunday WHEATON – The Batavia Orchid Society has planned its Chicago Suburban Orchid Show and Sale for Saturday and Sunday at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton.

There is no cost to attend. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Orchid plants, books and supplies will be for sale.

‘Moon River Mingle’ to take place March 2 BATAVIA – A “Moon River Mingle” – a wine and craft beer tasting and silent auction to benefit Elderday Center – takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. March 2 at 409 N. River St., Batavia.

A selection of wine and craft beer will be offered from Gibby’s Wine Den and Stockholm’s, as well as hors d’oeuvres from some of the Fox Valley’s favorite dining establishments.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. RSVP to Elderday at 630-761-9750 by Feb. 27.

For information about Elderday Center, visit www.elderdaycenter.org. Proceeds help support Elderday’s mission to provide area seniors with therapeutic day programming that focuses on maintaining independence and self-worth.

– Kane County Chronicle

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Working in the dark Darkrooms have a place in digital world, photography instructors say

By ASHLEY RHODEBECK arhodebeck@shawmedia.com

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very semester, Elgin Community College assistant professor Travis Linville asks his photography students how many have used film.

“Many of my students have never dealt with film in any way,” he said. “It presents certain new challenges as a teacher to explain what film even is.”

Despite the prevalence of digital photography, Linville and photography instructors at Waubonsee Community College, Batavia High School, Geneva High School, St. Charles East High School and St. Charles North High School teach students how to develop negatives and turn them into prints.

Students like the magic of the darkroom, of seeing an image appear on white photo paper when bathed in a chemical solution, Geneva High School teacher Danica Fahmy said.

“The kids, they’re intrigued by it,” she said.

Schools nationwide, however, are struggling with how to teach photography, Waubonsee art professor Martine Stuckey said. Based on information shared at the Society for Photographic Education conference, she said some schools have gotten rid of their darkrooms, regretted it and brought the darkrooms back at great cost; some are teaching digital before traditional photography; some are teaching traditional first; and some are mixing the two.

“Everybody’s scratching their heads,” Stuckey said.

“We’re just trying to stay current, but there doesn’t seem to be a unified movement yet in photo education.”

Photography teachers here say there’s value in maintaining a traditional darkroom and teaches such skills as problem solving, patience, time management and responsibility.

“Working with film is a complex art form that becomes very personal because of the need for extreme attention to

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Senior Cole Oeste works in the darkroom during a Photography I class at St. Charles East High School. detail and control,” Batavia High School teacher Andrea Schindlbeck said in an email.

“There is an appreciation that comes from the complexity of the process that doesn’t always translate to the instantaneous character of the digital world we live in.”

Tuesday morning, about a dozen beginning photography students at St. Charles East listened as teacher Nathan Shackelford explained why such numbers as f/16 and 125 are relevant to the photographs they eventually will take. The

numbers control the size of the camera’s aperture and its shutter speed, he said, explaining the settings can affect a photograph’s depth of field and whether motion in a photograph will be blurred.

He told his students he wants them to know how to control each aspect of a photograph.

“This is why we’re in a class,” Shackelford said.

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Shackelford and Linville said they appreciate the slower nature of film photography because it leads to more critical thought.

“When each frame has a value associated with it – and not just financial value but the time invested in developing the film and photographs – they tend to ponder a bit more what they’ll capture,” Linville said.

ECC, Waubonsee and the

Tri-Cities high schools offer digital photography instruction, as well.

“Teaching film first is a great foundation to teaching digital,” Schindlbeck said. “It sets them up to explore the photograph and develop their voice in the work instead of relying on the preset functions of Photoshop.”

Linville said there’s room for both forms of photography, just as there’s room for different kinds of paints.

“We shouldn’t have to choose,” he said.

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DISTRICT 304

By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com

Douglas Drexler Geneva High School associate principal Officials studied 33 suburban Illinois high schools that have some form of a professional learning community.

Research showed improvements in student test scores, fewer students failed courses and more students taking the Advanced Placement exams with higher scores among other benefits, officials said.

“We believe success for all students can be enhanced with this concept,” Rogers said. “We have been focusing on what it can do for teachers, how their teaching could be enhanced, which ultimately

will equate to success for all students.”

Logistics are simple, Rogers said: Instead of the shortened first and second periods and a 15-minute homeroom on Thursdays, teachers would use that first 50-minute period from 7:35 to 8:25 a.m. every Thursday to collaborate and students would have personal learning choices.

The learning choices – suggested by students themselves – included a tutoring center, library or computer lab time, test preparation for AP exams and making up missed tests or

quizzes in a testing center.

“One of my pet peeves is, if a student is out sick and misses a test or quiz, when they come back to school, they have to miss another period of that same class to take that test – most of the time in the hallways,” Rogers said.

“If we could create a test make-up center, they could go there during that 50-minute period of time, make up that test and not fall further behind in that class that they’ve already missed,” Rogers said.

“The list goes on and on in ways we believe will benefit

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students.”

Educators also could use the increased time to address social-emotional issues with students, Drexler said. The list includes study habits, time management, goal-setting, transitioning to high school and college, bullying, Internet safety, suicide awareness and substance abuse.

“One of the main purposes of our existing homeroom program is to address socialemotional topics,” Drexler said. “These are all things we have tried – in some way, shape or form – to address with students. These are all heavy-hitting topics currently we are trying to address in a 15-minute homeroom.”

Borrowing a format from a famous advertisement, Rogers said, “Bottom line additional cost: None. Additional staff: None. Lost instructional time: None. Doing what is right for all of our students: Priceless.”

• Friday, February 15, 2013

GENEVA – Geneva High School administrators this week said they have been rethinking how to meet educational and emotional needs of their students. They were granted permission to create a professional learning community at the school.

In a presentation to the Geneva School District 304 board, high school Principal Thomas Rogers and Associate Principal Douglas Drexler said a professional learning community would bring teachers together every week at a designated time to collaborate and assess how their students were learning and how they could improve.

Officials have been studying this initiative for nearly 18 months and would be ready to implement it as soon as spring.

“One of the main purposes of our existing homeroom program is to address social-emotional topics. These are all things we have tried – in some way, shape or form – to address with students. These are all heavy-hitting topics currently we are trying to address in a 15-minute homeroom.”

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OPINIONS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Incredible hospitality To the Editor: I just wanted to take a moment to recognize a small community with huge heart – the village of Kaneville.

My vehicle ended up with a flat tire as my son and I entered Kaneville on our way home Feb. 8. Two extremely kind gentlemen tried to help us put on the spare tire. They ended up wet and dirty in the process, just to find the spare unusable (but they tried).

I had to wait for my brother to come pick us up with his trailer, but – in the meantime – my son and I sat in our Envoy. There were so many people that stopped and asked if we could use some help.

One woman offered her business driveway to park our vehicle in; a young mother said if we needed anything we could go to her house. The women at the bank were kind, as was the man at the town hall.

This village made a stressful experience much more bearable, and actually quite eye-opening to my son and me.

This community should be proud of the character of its residents. It was such a great example of the charity and kindness of small-town America. Thank you, Kaneville, for your incredible hospitality.

Liz and Christopher Pedersen Malta

Let’s be less cynical about those who step up Like most of you, I’ll never run for elected office, be it local, national or family (I didn’t campaign, but was voted family dishwasher, garbage remover and birdfeeder filler).

That’s the problem. So few people run for local offices that in November many candidates got a Get-Outof-Campaigning-Free card.

Talk about an easy win when the only person to defeat is Nobody.

“My record on accessibility, transparency and taxes beats Nobody’s,” the stump speech begins. “And when it comes to voting one’s conscience, instead of giving into committee or mayoral pressure on issues like who can serve as alderman, my record

beats Nobody’s. And when I don’t get my way and use inappropriate language, it’s Nobody’s fault. In conclusion, Nobody is less distinguished and less worthy than I.” See how easy it is?

So here’s what I don’t get.

When Jay Moffat volunteered not only to serve on one local board, but multiple, why did some Geneva Muggles act like he was Voldemort? Did they think if elected to both the library and park district boards he’d pick his favorite and say “Sayonara” to the other?

On first hearing that he wanted to serve on multiple city boards in a volunteer, uncompensated capacity, I thought, “Why not? If I have multiple piles of mulch to

VIEWS Rick Holinger spread on different days in different driveways, heck, if someone shows up with a shovel willing to pitch in, I’ll say, ‘Thanks!’ ” Oh, wait. I forgot about those worst-case-scenario junkies who with their crystal balls predict catastrophic conflicts of interest because of, say, the library and park boards voting on policies that might affect the other deleteriously.

That is a possibility.

However, just might someone serving on both boards bring to their respec-

Editorial board J. Tom Shaw, publisher Jay Schwab

Kathy Gresey

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tive tables a more nuanced evaluation and, subsequently, a better informed recommendation to resolve dicey issues? Privy to the complex machinations – and egos – of each committee, he would be in the best position of anyone on either board to prevent one’s dominance or advantage over the other by intimately understanding and appreciating both positions.

Perhaps this leap of faith is too much to ask of local naysayers. Instead, these Chicken Littles see the sky falling on a cloudless day.

I’m not saying Jay Moffat is the best person for either board. My vote is still unpromised.

All I’m saying is that when

in sleepy Geneva – where only a small fraction of the voting body gets off their couches to vote, much less to go through all the machinations of running for office – let’s be less cynical about those who step up.

Unfortunately, the only person who can do enough to please some people is Nobody.

• Rick Holinger has taught high school English and lived in the Fox Valley for nearly 35 years. His poetry, fiction, essays and book reviews have appeared in more than 100 literary magazines, and he founded and facilitates the St. Charles Writers Group.

Contact him at editorial@ kcchronicle.com.

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After laying the wreath Thursday in front of the memorial for their daughter, Ryanne, Eric and Mary Kay Mace embrace in DeKalb.

‘They’re still family to us’ 5 victims of NIU shooting remembered at memorial

By DAVID THOMAS dthomas@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Some of the students who attended the Feb. 14 memorial at Northern Illinois University were in high school when the shooting occurred.

They weren’t on campus when word spread of a former NIU student walking into Cole Hall and opening fire. And they never had the chance to meet the five students who were killed Feb. 14, 2008.

But that didn’t stop them from coming together like a family Thursday.

“Just because we didn’t know them – they’re still family to us,” said Jordan Casey, a senior communications major. “They’re still a part of the Huskie family. It still brings us together.”

Casey was one of a couple of hundred students who watched as university officials escorted the friends and families of the deceased – Gayle Dubowski, Catalina Garcia, Julianna Gehant, Ryanne Mace and Daniel Parmenter.

The families and other NIU students laid wreaths and flowers next to the marble slabs that are dedicated to each of the five.

Five years is a brief span of time, NIU President John Peters said, but it’s a generation on a college campus. Peters, too, remarked on how nearly all of the undergraduates at NIU were not on campus the day of the shootings.

“While they may not realize it, today’s students are touched by the presence of those five students, each and every day,” Peters said.

Gov. Pat Quinn attended the memorial as he has done in years past. In his remarks to the assembled crowd, Quinn said God had given the five students a purposeful life.

“In their opportunity to be on this earth, they made a difference,” Quinn said. “It’s important that we remember

their lives, and I salute the university and community here for this wonderful ... solemn memorial to what we all understand, in Illinois, is our fundamental purpose. We’re here to help others.”

Peters noted that this is the last time he will preside over the Feb. 14 memorial – his 13year presidency is slated to end in June. However, he said he always will remember the legacy of Dubowski, Garcia, Gehant, Mace and Parmenter.

“I will always hold in my heart those five lessons and these five students,” Peters said. “Trying to apply them every day is a humble tribute to Gayle, Catalina, Julianna, Ryanne and Dan. And I hope you will do the same.”

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That’s just five months shy of the maximum 20 years allowed. She will be on supervised release for the years after her sentence is served.

She was taken into custody immediately after the 2½ hour hearing.

The disgraced former comptroller also must repay the city nearly $54 million she stole to pay for, among other things, her nationally renowned prize herd of 400 quarter horses, ranch in Dixon, vacation home in Florida, luxury cars and motor home, furs, jewelry and all the trappings of a wealthy lifestyle – an unlikely feat, because the sale of most of her assets so far has brought in only about $11 million.

The 60-year-old must serve at least 16½ years, or 85 percent of her sentence.

There is no parole in the federal system, only time off for good behavior.

Crundwell pleaded guilty in November to wire fraud, admitting to stealing the total over more than 20 years.

A presentence report that took into account the nature

of her crime and the extent of her cooperation, among other things, recommended she be sentenced to between 12½ and 16 years.

Her public defender asked the judge for the lower end of those guidelines, while prosecutors sought up to 20 years.

U.S. District Court Judge Philip Reinhard said the theft of $53.7 million was “enough aggravation” to warrant the lengthy sentence.

City officials and employees testified Thursday, including Mayor Jim Burke, who has known Crundwell since 1967, when she was a high schooler working parttime for the city. He asked the judge to give Crundwell the maximum sentence, and told her he hoped “she finds purpose in her life.”

Crundwell, who had been comptroller since at least May 1983, opened a bank account she called the Reserve Sewer Capital Development Account, or RSCDA, at First Bank South, now Fifth Third Bank, in December 1990.

Since then, she funneled nearly $54 million from various city funds in and out of that account.

The trusted financial officer, who was making $83,400 a year and who had sole oversight of the city’s purse, took the bulk of the money, more than $44 million, between April 30, 2002, and her arrest April 17, 2012.

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Players on the Geneva bench celebrate after their 63-39 IHSA Class 4A St. Charles East Regional championship win Thursday as St. Charles East’s Margarita Tsipas walks off the court .

State bound Ashley Puff and Dominique Brognia will lead the way for the Geneva girls gymnastics team at this weekend’s state meet in Palatine.

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IHSA CLASS 4A ST. CHARLES EAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: GENEVA 63, ST. CHARLES EAST 39

Vikes take control of Saints

By KEVIN DRULEY kdruley@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – Avoiding overtime with St. Charles East felt as blissful as it should have for the Geneva girls basketball team Thursday.

Toting a regional championship with their season’s first four-quarter score against the Saints excited the Vikings, too.

Geneva’s 63-39 victory against East represented the first game that was not a nail-biter between the teams this winter. More importantly for the Vikings, it made them IHSA Class 4A St. Charles East Regional champions and sent the team to next week’s Bartlett Sectional.

“We were hoping we were winning in regulation,” Geneva junior guard Morgan Seberger said. “Two overtimes both times we met them, it’s kind of hard thinking, ‘Oh God, we don’t want another overtime. We don’t want it to be down to the wire again.’ We just decided to show up in the second half and take control and just do what Geneva girls basketball knows how to do.”

In past years, that meant harass the opponents with the full-court press and score in transition.

This season, the post-oriented Vikings (19-10) used their size and an unrelenting man-to-man defense to outscore the Saints, 35-10, after the break.

After East (18-12) opened the night with the torrid shooting start – including 10 points from senior guard Carly Pottle in the game’s first 3:10 – Geneva adjusted its defense at the break.

Gone was the 1-2-2 zone, in was the man-to-man and on was the rout.

“We were on their shooters more closely, so they couldn’t get a shot off or it was harder for them to get a shot off,” Vikings sophomore post Abby Novak said. “We had hands up in their face in man, where zone was like you’re laying back and letting their shooters get a better shot off.”

East shot 3 for 25 after the break and was limited to three free throws for much of the third quarter. A driving Amanda Hilton jumper near the end of the quarter marked the team’s first field goal of that half.

Saints coach Lori Drumtra sensed mounting frustration in players but was glad to see them greeting one another as well as fans after decompressing from the loss.

“No regrets,” said Drumtra, whose team finished second to the Vikings in the Upstate Eight Conference River Division after splitting two overtime games in the regular season. “Very proud of the season and our seniors.”

Geneva advanced to play top-seeded

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Geneva’s Madeline Dunn looks for a shot under the St. Charles East defense during the Vikings’ 63-39 IHSA Class 4A St. Charles East Regional championship win Thursday.

Wheaton Warrenville South in a Bartlett Sectional semifinal at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The host Tigers defeated York in a regional final to create yet another rematch for the Vikings.

Wheaton Warrenville South defeated Geneva in a Hoffman Estates Sectional semifinal last season. The Tigers have won 13 games in a row, with their most recent loss coming against Neuqua Valley on Jan. 8.

Geneva has won seven in a row, including a Feb. 8 victory at Neuqua Valley in the Upstate Eight Conference championship crossover.

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Class 4A St. Charles East Regional Monday’s quarterfinals results Glenbard East 32, Fenton 26 St. Charles East 67, Lake Park 49 Tuesday’s semifinals results Geneva 54, Glenbard East 39 St. Charles East 59, Batavia 40 Thursday’s championship result Geneva 63, St. Charles East 39

• Geneva to face Wheaton Warrenville South in Bartlett Sectional semifinal Tuesday

TODAY Boys basketball: St. Charles North at Geneva, 7:15 p.m.; Elgin at St. Charles East, 7:15 p.m.; Kaneland at Morris, 7 p.m.; Aurora Central Catholic at Marmion, 7:30 p.m.; Aurora Christian at Walther Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.; North Boone at Burlington Central, 7:15 p.m.

Girls basketball: Burlington Central vs. Plano at 3A Burlington Central Regional, 7:30 p.m.

Wrestling: IHSA state meet SATURDAY Boys basketball: Kaneland at Dixon, 6 p.m.; Bloomington Central Catholic at Marmion, 6 p.m.

Boys swimming: IHSA sectionals Wrestling: IHSA state meet

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Amanda Hilton of St. Charles East breaks away with the ball during the Saints’ 63-39 IHSA Class 4A St. Charles East Regional championship loss to Geneva on Thursday in St. Charles. four minutes of the game, taking a 12-3 lead before Geneva could catch its breath.

“We tried a 1-2-2 zone and it was ugly. We knew we could

play them man so we just made the switch and I think that was the biggest difference in the game,” Meadows said. “We preached it the last

couple of days when we were preparing for East and it was just a matter of working their butts off on the defensive end and they did exactly that.”

Geneva’s switch and emphasis on defense in the second half forced the Saints to a paltry 12 percent shooting in the second half.

East’s inefficiencies from the floor allowed the Vikings to push the ball in transition in the third quarter.

Abby Novak scored six baskets via transition points as part of a 16-point night.

Many of those points came on outlet passes from Sami Pawlak, who pulled down 15 rebounds.

“They play a fast game, but we were able to stick with them and play faster,” said Pawlak, who finished with 14 points. “We’re bigger than most teams so they couldn’t get most of their shots over us, so that helped us a lot.”

Geneva rebounded from 12-3 deficit • REGIONAL Continued from page 18 Much like that game, Geneva started slowly Thursday, falling into a 12-3 hole midway through the first quarter.

Citing the Saints’ pluck, Vikings coach Sarah Meadows inspired players by noting East’s ability to hang with her team despite its size disadvantage.

With Novak (16 points, nine rebounds) and Sami Pawlak (14 points, 15 rebounds) keying the inside charge, Geneva also was effective from the outside when it had to be.

Credit Pawlak and 6-foot point guard Sidney Santos for that.

“Sami drives hard, and it’s easier when she keeps driving to open up the outside,” said Seberger, who hit three treys first half and finished with 13

“Boy, it just went cold. ... And when we did get good looks, they just didn’t fall.”

Lori Drumtra St. Charles East girls basketball coach points. “She just got me the ball and Sidney got me the ball and I just nailed down the shots.”

Geneva built a 12-point halftime lead in the teams’ first game before falling behind by 12 in the late stages of the second quarter in the rematch.

A late, 8-0 run pulled the Vikings closer and ultimately propelled them on another surge after the break.

In both instances, Geneva watched as East kept on connecting from long range in

clutch spots.

That outside touch developed early Thursday, but soon shorted out after the Saints grabbed a 29-28 halftime lead.

While Hannah Nowling (nine rebounds) kept the Saints competitive down low at the start, Geneva eventually pulled away behind its size. Laney Deckrow (eight rebounds), Amanda Hilton and Katie Claussner all had seven points for East.

Earlier this week, Drumtra called the game a matchup of Geneva’s “bigs” against East’s “waterbugs.”

She didn’t rescind that scouting report Thursday, nor did she deny the impact of the second half.

“Boy, it just went cold,” she said. “Part of that was we got cold, but part of that was we didn’t get good looks. And when we did get good looks, they just didn’t fall.”

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St. Charles East’s Carly Pottle gets past Geneva’s Morgan Seberger for a shot during Thursday’s IHSA Class 4A St. Charles East Regional championship game.

• Friday, February 15, 2013

ST CHARLES – The Geneva girls basketball team went back to man-to-man basics on Thursday, and it paid off in its 63-39 win over St. Charles East in Thursday’s IHSA Class 4A St. Charles East Regional final.

The two teams split their regular-season meetings with East’s smaller, guard-heavy lineup proving to be troublesome for the Vikings in both overtime contests.

After trailing 29-28 at half, Geneva finally figured it out defensively in the third quarter, holding the Saints to three points – all on freethrows – for the first 7:30 before East’s Amanda Hilton knocked down a floater in the lane. By then, the damage had been done as the Vikings turned a one-point deficit into a 46-34 lead after three.

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By JAY SCHWAB jschwab@shawmedia.com GENEVA – Maintaining balance is a must in gymnastics. So is balancing priorities.

Veteran Geneva girls gymnastics coach Kim Hostman sought to bring Dominique Brognia around gradually in the vault, not wanting to over-extend the talented junior.

At the same time, with the critical postseason meets drawing near, there was some urgency to acclimate Brognia to her least comfortable event so that she could give the Vikings a second, formidable all-around competitor in addition to senior captain Ashley Puff.

Judging by Brognia’s breakout third-place finish in the allaround at sectionals – a key factor in the Vikings advancing as a team to this weekend’s IHSA state meet for the first time in program history – the pacing was handled just right.

Brognia had only been vaulting for a couple weeks leading up to sectionals.

“I was pretty patient with it, and Kim was, too,” Brognia said.

“It was just taking it slow. I didn’t want to get hurt or anything, and once I got it down perfect, I was ready to go.”

Brognia’s performance at the Feb. 5 Glenbard West Sectional even surpassed Puff, who had somewhat of an off day and took fifth in the all-around. Puff wasn’t feeling well that day and found out Monday she has strep throat.

Puff has taken medication this week and hoped to feel better in time for the state meet today and Saturday in Palatine in what shapes up to be the Vikings standout’s final competitive meet.

“If not, I’ll still go out there and do my best, and see what I can do,” Puff said. “Hopefully I’ll have enough adrenaline to keep me going and get me through the meet.”

Brognia is in only her second year with the Vikings, having spent her freshman year competing with Aerial Gymnastics in Downers Grove. While Brognia entered Geneva’s program as a skilled gymnast – she’s trained since she was a little girl, eventually choosing gymnastics over

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Geneva junior Dominique Brognia practices on the vault in preparation for this weekend’s IHSA state meet in Palatine.

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Geneva junior Dominique Brognia finished in third place in the allaround at sectionals to advance to this weekend’s state meet.

State meet Today and Saturday at Palatine High School Of note: All-around competition will conclude today, final team standings to be determined Saturday. dance – she said she was only “OK” at vault, and needed to retool her form, step by step.

ThekeythresholdforBrognia was to master a pike vault that carries a high enough point total to make her a serious player in the all-around. She previously had performed the safer tuck but took what Hostman considered to be a risk by employing the pike at sectionals.

It was a success. With that barrier toppled, her skills in the other events made her a strong complement to the accomplished Puff atop the Vikings’ lineup.

“It was my goal to get her in the all-around by the end of the season,” Hostman said. “I knew she was capable of being a strong vaulter, it just took a little bit of time to get her there.”

Brognia credits close friend and former Vikings gymnast Delaney Wood for lobbying her to join the program.

At 5-foot-1, Brognia is one of the Vikings’ most compact gymnasts.

“I think it’s an advantage for me because it’s easier to get around,” Brognia said. “I just feel like it’s better than being taller.”

The Vikings had an anxietyladen 48-hour wait before learningtheirscorefromtheGlenbard West Sectional was sufficient to earn one of the at-large berths at the state tournament. Area rival St. Charles co-op won the sectional title to earn an automatic bid in the state field. Prairie Ridge and Lyons are among the favorites in this weekend’s team competition.

Hostman is the lone head coach in the 13-year history of Geneva’s program, and recalled at a practice earlier this week that there were only five girls on the team when the program debuted. This year, there were 25, she said.

“It started out slow, and midway through we got a lot more recognition,” Hostman said.

“Here [the last few years], we’ve had some strong gymnasts, and each year our score has progressively increased. It’s been really fun seeing it grow from such a small program.”

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QUICK READ Kevin Druley the weekend. Camp cost is $85 for one day or $165 for the weekend, and lunch is served on both days before the final session begins at about 2 p.m.

For those bringing their own horses, stalls are available upon request for $35 per night or $65 for the weekend. For information, those interested can contact Bull Run at 630-365-1376.

Zema said 19 participants were registered as of Thursday afternoon.

She can accommodate a few more, along with “all the people who want to come audit.”

That’s not IRS speak, mind you; an auditor also can be anyone who hears or listens. Fees for attending without a horse are $25 per day.

Zema has been managing Bull Run for about seven years, part of a

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Trainer Lynda Zema of the Bull Run Equestrian Center in Elburn rides Andrea Ferguson’s horse, Oxford.

30-year association with horses.

“As a little kid I just always wanted to ride,” she said. “My mother took me to lessons and it grew from there.”

Champaign dreams: The IHSA state wrestling tournament opened with preliminary matches in all three classes Thursday as veteran and novice big-stage performers took the mats at the University of Illinois’ Assembly Hall in Champaign.

Count Marmion junior

106-pounder Anthony Bosco, one of seven Cadets in the 3A bracket, in the former category. The St. Charles resident is a returning state qualifier and grateful for his experience downstate.

“It definitely helps knowing that once I get down there, I’m going to have done it before,” Bosco said. “A lot of these kids are freshmen, so it’s going to be their first time down there. I’m used to the pressure, I’m used to coming out of that small tunnel into the big arena and the kind of shock that it gives you the first time you do it.”

He’s not alone. Fellow St. Charles product Johnny Jimenez, a junior competing at 120, is vying for his third successive state title to begin his career.

“Each year, I’ve got to keep working hard to get that next state title,” Jimenez said.

• Kevin Druley is a sports writer for the Kane County Chronicle. He can be reached at 630-845-5347 or kdruley@shawmedia.com.

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By MEGHAN MONTEMURRO mmontemurro@shawmedia.com GLENDALE, Ariz. – A healthy John Danks can make the White Sox’s strength even stronger.

Pitching coach Don Cooper and the Sox are cautiously optimistic after Danks’ first bullpen session Thursday at Camelback Ranch. The session lasted about 10 minutes with Danks using four pitches. Danks said he felt good during and after the bullpen, which had Cooper, manager Robin Ventura, general manager Rick Hahn and executive vice president Ken Williams watching.

“At this point it’s just trying to get back to where you’re completely healthy,” Danks said.

“I felt good, and the next step will be to start worrying about pitches. But right now it’s still proving to everybody that I’m 100 percent healthy.”

Danks, who had seasonending shoulder surgery in August, will take two days off before throwing again Sunday. Cooper wasn’t sure what

to expect when Danks took the mound, but he threw better than expected. Danks’ changeup stood out in particular, Cooper said.

“If you lined up 10 pitchers on the mounds out there and said pick out the guy who had surgery, you couldn’t have did it,” Cooper said. “So that in itself is telling you something.”

Rios confident: The Sox don’t care about any preseason predictions.

They proved plenty of people wrong last year by leading the AL Central for most of the season before coming up short of the playoffs. Outfielder Alex Rios is ready to do it again this season.

“Expectations in this game are kind of weird,” Rios said.

“Look what happened to us last year. Nobody knew we were going to do what we did, and we came through.”

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The KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE WESTCHESTER – The Aurora Central Catholic girls basketball team lost a heartbreaker in the IHSA Class 3A St. Joseph Regional championship game on Thursday as Nazareth Academy’s Kayla Freeman hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer for the win.

Lisa Rodriguez scored 17 points for the Chargers, including a tying basket with about 30 seconds left. ACC coach Mark Fitzgerald said his team played quality defense on the last possession.

“We played great de fense all the way to the end,” Fitzgerald said. “We couldn’t foul, both teams were in big foul trouble. …

It took an NBA 3 to beat us, so hey, hat’s off.”

Alex DeCraene added 12 points for the Chargers (1415), who tied the game a few times but couldn’t take a lead in the fourth quarter.

ACC was coming off a fourth place state finish as a

2A school last year.

“Those seniors, Alex and Lisa, went out with honor, and they’ll always be remembered at our school,” Fitzgerald said. “And we’re coming back with a team that now is laden with varsity players who are going to be juniors, so I think the future is bright for us now.”

Class 3A Crane Regional: Rosary fell to Montini, 6523, in the championship game of the regional. It was the third time this season the Royals (16-11) fell to the Broncos.

Karly Tate scored nine points to pace the Royals.

WRESTLING IHSA State Meet: At Assembly Hall in Champaign, several area wrestlers won their preliminary round matches in classes 2A and 3A. In 2A, heavyweight Zach Theis and 145-pounder Dan Goress nabbed opening round wins for Kaneland.

In 3A, Marmion’s Anthony Bosco (106), Johnny

Jimenez (120), Jake Field (126), George Fisher (132), Trace Carello (145) and Cody Snodgrass (195) were all Day 1 winners.

St. Charles East’s Isaiah Vela also notched a preliminary round win at 126 pounds.

Final results were not available at press time. The meet continues today and Saturday with matches in the championship and consolation brackets.

BOYS BASKETBALL Burlington Central 65, North Boone 30: At Burlington, Central (12-13, 10-1 Big Northern Conference East) clinched at least a share of the conference title behind a balanced scoring effort. The Rockets can clinch the title outright if they win at Richmond-Burton in next week’s conference finale.

Mooseheart 61, Hope Academy 47: At Chicago, Mooseheart won in its regular season-closing nonconference contest.

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Lynda Zema describes herself as a “professional horse person” – not a whisperer – a distinction that paves the way for her wearing a microphone at Bull Run Equestrian Center in two weekends.

While Zema aims Bull Run’s fourth annual jumping boot camp at registered riders, she also will cater instruction to the audience assembled at the Elburn facility on Feb. 23 and 24.

Separate sessions for novice, intermediate and expert riders will be held beginning at 9 a.m. both days, and Zema, the farm manager and trainer, promises a gentle trip throughout. She often hears feedback on her teaching style, and friendliness is a common theme.

“I think they like that it’s very positive, it’s very thorough,” said Zema, a St. Charles native. “I explain things thoroughly without breaking people down in a negative way.”

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LAKE FOREST – We’ll dive into the question of who Mel Tucker is as he inherits a Bears defense that is laden with veteran playmakers.

But first, let’s go over who Tucker is not.

He is not Lovie Smith.

He is not Rod Marinelli.

He is not George Halas, Dick Butkus, Buddy Ryan, Mike Singletary, Richard Dent or anyone else who has worn the “C” on their shirt or their helmet through the years.

He is Mel Tucker. And he is perfectly OK with that.

“I’m different,” Tucker said Thursday at the Walter Payton Center, where he was introduced along with the rest of the Bears’ new assistant coaches.

“I’m not going to try to be someone that I’m not. But as guys get to know our staff, I think they’ll like what they see.”

Before he was named as the Bears’ defensive coordinator last month, Tucker was unknown to most Bears fans. He worked for the past four years

as the defensive coordinator of the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he worked for one year before that in the same role with the Cleveland Browns.

Tucker carried an impressive résumé, as do most NFL coaches. He played defensive back for four years at Wisconsin. He developed as an assistant coach under leaders such as Nick Saban at LSU and Jim Tressel at Ohio State and Romeo Crennel with the Browns.

But Tucker’s latest job will be his biggest.

He has to win over a group of players who loved and respected their former defensiveminded coaches, Smith and Marinelli. The Bears’ defense feasted on takeaways and touchdowns under the old regime, and more than a few players were angry after Smith was fired one day after wrapping up a 10-win season.

Now, in comes the new guy.

Is Tucker up to the task?

Will veteran players buy in to

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“It’s a trust-respect deal,” Tucker said. “It’s earned.”

If Tucker’s meetings with his players go anything like his meeting with Marc Trestman, then he will earn their respect in no time. Unlike Trestman’s cadre of CFL carryovers, the new head coach never had known Tucker before he interviewed him.

The new coaches are alike in a lot of ways.

Both men describe themselves as teachers. They are methodical. They are positive.

“I only raise my voice in enthusiasm, so you can look forward to that,” Tucker said with a smile. “It’s an up-tempo, very positive, very high-energy, attention-to-detail [style].

We’re based in technique and fundamentals.

“The most important time of the day is when you’re on the field, on the grass. That’s a very, very special time, and we don’t have time to waste, so we’ll get after it.”

But we’re talking about professional football players who earn millions of dollars here.

By the time they have made it this far, how much of a difference can teaching really make?

“Teaching is the difference,” Tucker said. “Guys, they will respond to you when they know that you can help them play better. And that comes through teaching in the classroom and on the field.

“Whether it’s a young player or a veteran player just trying to sharpen his saw, to speak, it’s all about teaching.

Guys need to understand why they’re doing what they’re doing. That’s when you get the best type of buy-in – when they understand the why.”

It’s a style that Chris Harris appreciates. Harris spent eight seasons as an NFL

safety, including parts of four seasons with the Bears, before he traded his helmet for a clipboard last month to become the Bears’ defensive quality control coach.

Harris’ final stop as a player was in Jacksonville, where he played for Tucker.

“I think it’s a good approach,” Harris said. “Everybody has their different coaching style, their different ways of teaching things. It’s different strokes for different folks.”

At times, Tucker’s positivity could be tested. Bad practices will happen. Gutwrenching losses will occur.

Tough questions will emerge.

All the while, expectations will be sky high.

Because under Smith and Marinelli, the Bears’ defense already was good. Really good.

“I understand that,” Tucker said. “It’s a challenge, but we’re up to it.”

• Shaw Media sports columnist Tom Musick can be reached at tmusick@shawmedia.com.

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Cadets awarded at Marmion’s Military Night KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE neighbors@kcchronicle.com AURORA – Marmion Academy’s JROTC program had its annual Military Night on Feb. 10. The evening included an awards ceremony, performances by the Flannigan Rifles Drill Team and remarks by Capt.

Thomas Fox, Aviation, U.S. Army, Marmion class of 2003.

Fox spoke to the Cadet Corps and guests of Marmion’s commitment to the community and to the nation, according to a news release.

Fox was commissioned in May 2007 as a second lieutenant in the Aviation branch of the U.S. Army and entered active duty service in November 2007.

He completed the Aviation Basic Officer Leaders Course and OH-58D Kiowa Warrior flight training in February 2010.

Fox then served as a platoon leader in the 7th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment of the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell, Ky. He deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom XI-XII with 7-17 CAV, serving as a platoon leader and assistant operations

officer in Kandahar, Afghanistan for a year ending in February 2012.

The following cadets were recognized with individual awards: Samuel Eallonardo of Yorkvillle, DAR ROTC Medal; John Peters of Sugar Grove, DAC ROTC Medal; Robert Ramoska of Park Ridge, SAR ROTC Medal; Stuart Kofron of Batavia, SAR Citizenship Medal; Marc Derrico of Batavia, Military Officers Association of America ROTC Medal; Jackson Rettig of Sugar Grove, Nicholas Novack of Aurora, and Thomas Gautheir of Sandwich, Col. Joe Day Memorial Award; William Morrissey of North Aurora, Bradley McCormick of Sugar Grove, and Alex Trotsky of Yorkville, Col. Joe Day Remembrance Award; Brett Koskinen of North Aurora, Bugles Across America Hall of Fame Medal; Thomas Schafer of Batavia and Jacob Nardone of Aurora, Bugles Across America Award; Dave Carrano of Maple Park, Matthew Kowalkowski of Batavia, Albert Rechenmacher of Batavia, and William Zidek of Aurora, Best Plebe; Maxwell Meyer of Geneva, Senior Rev. Martin

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Marmion Academy senior Jackson Rettig receives the Col. Joe Day Memorial Award from Capt. Thomas Fox at the high school’s annual Military Night on Feb. 10.

Witting Award; Lewis Trotsky of Yorkville, Junior Rev. Martin Witting Award; Christian Harris of Batavia, Sophomore Rev. Martin Witting Award; and Matthew Fletcher of Aurora, Freshman Rev. Martin Witting Award.

For more information about Marmion Academy’s JROTC program, visit marmion.org.

Marmion’s Flannigan Rifles Armed Exhibition Squad performed at the annual Military Night on Feb. 10.

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Student recalls bishop’s visit to St. Patrick’s In January, we were honored to have Bishop Malloy come to St. Patrick’s School.

His words at the assembly made us realize how fortunate we are.

He told us stories about how he traveled to different countries and saw the lifestyles that the people were living there.

In some countries, girls were not given the opportunity to go to school. The boys that were educated had to gather under a tree and read off a small chalkboard to learn their lessons for the day.

Also, their homes were small and didn’t provide much protection. Bishop Malloy explained to us that we live a great life.

We are blessed to live in a community with a new school, a great principal, caring teachers, janitors, bus drivers, and friends who all help make our lives special everyday.

Most importantly, he said we should be thankful for our parents. Because of their love for us, we have all these special gifts.

His message to us was simple. We should be grateful for all the gifts we have and tell the people around us “Thank You.” Everyday we should say

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In January, Bishop Malloy pays a visit to St. Patrick Parish and School in St. Charles.

VIEWS Cole DePaul thank you to our mom’s and dad’s for feeding us breakfast, taking us to school, driving us where we need to be, etc. ... .

Also, he reminded us to always say “I Love You” to our

parents.

It makes our parents feel good inside knowing they are making us happy.

So, I guess there is just one more thing to say, “Thank You Bishop Malloy for coming to our school.”

• Cole DePaul is a seventhgrade student at St. Patrick’s School in St. Charles.

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Friend’s way of life mimicked university’s motto – ‘God, our light’ The University of Wisconsin has a motto which appears on the seal and some obscure T-shirts and quite possibly on diplomas, the last time I looked.

The Latin version, Numen Lumen, has various translations, but most agree and hold meaning in this: “God, our light.” All of a sudden this week, when our Badger Buddy, Bill Krueger passed away, that motto took on fresh meaning. That was Bill’s way of life.

As his many friends knew, and as the readers of his obituary learned, Bill and Jan were deeply committed to the work of the First Baptist Church in Geneva. They had a special passion for foster

VIEWS Joan Arteberry children’s needs and were active in support of the camping outreach.

Bill was that special kind of person who brought “The Light” with him, always openminded (except for Big Ten football), kind and considerate, and always willing to share a laugh or a good story.

Those of us in the University of Wisconsin West Suburban Alumni Club knew Bill as the can-do person to share Badger news, rotate football tickets through his network, and, so typical, joining Harri-

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son Schneider in the scholarship award program. He was always forward thinking and thinking of others.

The Alma Mater, “Varsity” is sung at any and all university events. If you have seen a football game telecast you may recognize the traditional a capella version which ends with thousands of waving hands in unison.

Sometimes it feels like a greeting, an acknowledgement of pride.

This week, sadly, it feels like farewell – ’til we meet again.

We have been informed

by Amazing Mazy that there is a super wonderful event in Atlanta, Georgia this week. Cheersport 2013, the

National Cheer and Dance Competition, features over 900 teams from around the country.

Cheer Alliance, the local organization in St. Charles is sending five teams who have worked hard to prepare for this major event.

Did we mention that Mazy is on two of the teams? And did we mention that Mazy in her other life is a fourth grader at Richmond Intermediate School? Probably by now you may have guessed that Mazy the granddaughter of Phil Zavitz taught her all his moves.

Finally, here comes Presidents Day. Have you noticed that there is scant mention of the original two-different-days

honorees except in animated mattress ads?

At least Hollywood recently has given Lincoln some enduring images. Perhaps it’s time for the Washington film?

As we considered who might be cast as the cannottell-a-lie political figure, the actors who came to mind are no longer with us and there’s a really scarce roster of regular people who would admit to the cherry tree caper. Who would you like for the role?

• Joan Arteberry is a longtime resident of St. Charles.

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CAMPUS NOTES Loyola University • Emily Avellana, a student at Loyola University – Chicago, was recently named to the school’s academic dean’s list as well as Loyola’s Quinlan School of Business Dean’s List. Avellana, a 2012 graduate of Geneva High School, is the daughter of Ernie Avellana and Laura Avellana-Champer.

• Bridgette Tyndall, a graduate of St. Charles North class of 2012, has been named to Loyola University College of Art’s and Sciences’ Dean’s List. Tyndall manages to keep her grades in check while also staying active on the school’s cheerleading team.

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Jeep Wrangler begs for off-road adventures It may be arguable, but, for the money, the Jeep Wrangler has no peers when it comes to off-roading, toughness, strength and flexibility. It can be a hard or a soft top and it can have two or four doors.

Various trim levels differentiate the models but the six 2013 models are offered with a 3.6-liter, 285-horsepower, dual overhead cam, variable valve timing Pentastar V6 engine.

Transmission choices are a five-speed automatic or six-speed manual. The tested four-door, five-passenger, four-wheel-drive Wrangler was an automatic.

The models look alike with hood clamps, a blatant bumper that sticks out in front with huge fog lamps embedded in it, tow hooks jutting up from the front bumper and two more available at the rear, a full-sized tire mounted on a rear swinggate door, deep-tinted windows, hinges on the outside of the four doors (for easy removal), a top (hard or soft) that can be removed, a transfer case and a spartan interior.

Since stepping into the cab takes an effort, Jeep provides a running board, or step, into the front and rear seats.

The oldest off-roading sport utility vehicle sold in the United States (Land Rover is second), Jeep celebrates its 72nd birthday this year.

Ranging in price from $22,195 to $34,095, the tested $25,695 Unlimited Sport model was at the lower end of the Jeep food chain.

This Wrangler is little different from prior iterations of the econic four-wheel-drive midsize sport utility vehicle. It is fast, fun, and continues to be dressed in camouflage (grey, black, brown) colors reminiscent of the Jeep origins of World War II. But, today, Jeep has expanded the color palette. The metallic color of the test Wrangler was bright orange. Other bright and clear coats are white, cherry red, yellow, blue and green. Interior colors are simpler. It is primar-

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The 2013 Jeep Wrangler offers a five-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission mated to a 3.6-liter, 285-horsepower V6 engine. Skid plates underneath protect the fuel tank and off-road transfer case. Note the two tow hooks flanking the fog lights on the protruding front bumper.

REVIEWS Jerry Kuyper ily black, whether or not seats are leather or cloth.

The first impulse when a Wrangler arrives for a test drive is to go off-roading as this is a premier sport utility vehicle.

The impulse was obeyed and the Wrangler conducted itself well over rough terrain. It cuts sharp corners and rides high over protrusions. Its turning circle is a phenomenal 34.9 feet.

The Sport model came with 17-inch Bridgestone Dueler P255 off-road tires mounted on aluminum wheels, with a spare of the same size mounted on the rear swing-gate door. Standard tires are 16-inch mounted on steel wheels. The 17-inchers were part of a $2,400 option package that included power heated mirrors, power windows with one-touch down feature, power door locks, keyless remote entry,

leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and deep tint windows.

One notices from that list that without the option package, the Wrangler can be a stripped-down vehicle.

Heavy-duty solid live axles are front and rear. Standard equipment includes a shift-onthe-fly four-wheel-drive system and hill start assist. Steering is the more practical and tougher recirculating ball. It can make a circle in 41.2 feet. Skid plates underneath protect the 22.5-gallon fuel tank and transfer case.

Wranglers can and often do go topless. In the case of the tested Wrangler, three metal section tops could be removed to let in the sky. The sections are attached by levers.

The V6 engine is capable of towing a 2,000-pound trailer.

The engine does not get good mileage, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, which rates it at 16 miles per gallon in the city and 20 on the highway. During the week of ac-

tual test driving the 4,100-pound Sport model averaged 15.4 mpg around town. It also was driven on the interstate for 200 miles where it averaged 19.8 mpg. One person was aboard with minimal luggage.

A seven-speaker, 368-watt sound system that includes AMFM and satellite radio, compact disc player and MP3 compatibility as well as a USB/iPod port is standard. Two of the seven speakers are placed on stands at each end of the dashboard.

Control knobs are bigger than in the past and easy to grip and operate.

Standard amenities include cruise control, air conditioning, tilt steering column, locking glove box, dome lights front and rear, instrument cluster with tachometer, temperature and compass gauge, 115-volt outlet and a 12-volt outlet.

Jeep fenders are extremely wide and flat, You can sit on them. The interior is all-Jeep, too, with a severely vertical dashboard, hardpan footwells

and a long grab handle (or towel rack) on the glove compartment facing the front seat passenger.

The rear split rear seats can be folded flat for a carpeted and lighted 70.6 cubic feet of cargo room. Storage is 31.5 cubic feet behind the upright second row.

The squared roofline means interior headroom or storage space is the same at the sides as it is in the center. No curving roofline to intrude on interior dimensions.

No longer do engine and road racket, or rattling doors and windows, block out cabin conversations. This updated Wrangler is a snug vehicle. Even so, a Wrangler is noisier than usual inside the cabin. And the ride leaves a little to be desired.

Whether leather or cloth, seating will become uncomfortable after an extended time on the paved roadway.

Safety features include traction control, an antilock braking system, hydraulic brake assist, tire pressure monitoring system, front airbags and seatbelts.

Besides the removable hardtop, for the first time in its history Jeep began offering a four-door Wrangler in 2007.

Warranty coverage of three years or 36,000 miles includes 24-hour roadside assistance.

Powertrain coverage is five years or 100,000 miles.

For everyday off-roading, the Wrangler is a vehicle that is hard to beat. It can and will take a pounding. For a daily drive to the office, the Wrangler provides a fairly comfortable ride, but this vehicle is not a sedan.

But – and this is critical – the Wrangler begs to be driven off pedestrian county and state roadways. The Wrangler is ideal in less than pristine driving conditions.

With a 10.3-inch ground clearance, tow hooks front and rear, undercarriage protection, a high and low-speed transfer case, huge tires and a gutsy engine, the Wrangler is designed to conquer tough environments.

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Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), scientist; Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906), activist; Jane Seymour (1951), actress; Chris Farley (1964-1997), comedian; Jaromir Jagr (1972), hockey player; Amber Riley (1986), singer/actress.

– United Feature Syndicate

HOROSCOPE

By BERNICE BEDE OSOL Newspaper Enterprise Association TODAY – A plethora of new interests and involvements look to be in the offing for you in the year ahead. A number of rare opportunities that you never before considered will develop through fresh channels.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Heed your hunches if you come up with some bright idea regarding a way to multiply your resources. Your instincts involving your financial interests will be right on point.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Because you’ll view certain situations realistically and not though rose-colored glasses, you’ll accomplish much. Keep your eyes on the prize.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – When going up against another, be it in business or sport, you’ll have a bit more to draw upon than will your opponent. This slight but critical difference gives you the edge.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Viewing things in positive terms will give you the advantage over most opponents. It will be the critical factor you need to succeed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – If the stakes captivate your interest, you will show an impressive motivation to succeed. Drive strongly for the hoop.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – You’re not likely to be afraid of making snap decisions, due to your strong faith in your judgment. First thoughts will be best thoughts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – You have a great aptitude for sorting out the problems of others and helping them repair their affairs. You’ll be able to unravel what was unsolvable to many.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Get involved in activities today that help stimulate you mentally as well as physically. You’ll discover being actively motivated will feel like you aren’t pushing yourself hard at all.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – If you believe conditions involving your work can be improved, take it upon yourself to make the necessary moves. Don’t wait for others to do something.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Temporarily set aside your material wants and needs, and instead focus on your social life.

Surprisingly, this might be where your greatest opportunities reside.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Don’t allow any situation to hang fire if it has an effect on your finances. Matters can be concluded to your satisfaction by putting forth the necessary effort.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Since your greatest attributes are likely to be your leadership qualities, it’s highly likely that you’ll instinctively know how to get what you and others want. Do so.

Pope Bono? The speculation begins over Benedict’s successor GATEHOUSE NEWS SERVICE

Week in Religion Pope Benedict XVI announced Feb. 11 he will step down at the end of the month, becoming the first pope to step down in almost 600 years. He made his first public appearance after the announcement on Feb. 13, Ash Wednesday, to thank faithful Catholics and explain he was resigning “for the benefit of the church,” according to a CNN report.

Benedict’s resignation has started a flurry of speculation about who will be his successor. Canon law states that any baptized man in good standing can become pope, making for a very large pool of technically eligible people.

CNN has reported that Bono, lead singer of the band U2, House Speaker John Boehner and comedian Steven Colbert are eligible to become the next pope, though their chances of receiving the majority of votes from the College of Cardinals seem low.

Among the more likely picks are Cardinal Marc Ouillet of Quebec, Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri of Argentina and Cardinal Angelo Scola, archbishop of Milan.

While it has not yet been decided when the College of Cardinals will meet to decide who will become the next pope, the Vatican has announced that the new pope will be installed before Easter, which falls on March 31 this year.

Survey Says Mississippi was found to be the most religious state in America, according to a Feb. 13 Gallup poll.

Fifty-eight percent of Mississipians were classified as very religious.

Mississippi was followed by Utah and Alabama, both of which had 56 percent of citizens who were very religious. The rest of the 10 most religious states are: Louisiana, 53 percent; Arkansas, 52 percent; South Carolina, 52 percent; Tennessee, 50 percent; North Carolina, 50 percent;

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Pope Benedict XVI (center) speaks to the crowd in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City after being elected April 19, 2005.

Georgia, 48 percent; and Oklahoma, 48 percent.

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Jeanne Phillips by bouncing rocks off headstones or open up brass and bronze cameos, exposing the photos to the elements.

The worst is unsupervised kids running off in packs and gathering up the little colored flags that are placed to assure a grave gets dug and set up in time for a pending service.

Imagine flying in for the burial of a loved one and the grave isn’t ready because some child grabbed the marking flag while the parents stood idly by.

Cemetery employees have been fired for this.

Parents, please teach your children that their natural curiosity and playfulness should find their outlet in more appropriate settings.

And please, keep your dogs

at home. You wouldn’t want a stranger’s dog doing his business on your expensive marker or loved one’s grave, would you?

– The Last Person To Let You Down in California

Dear Last Person To Let You Down: I’m happy to spread the word.

Folks, if your children are too young to understand when you tell them the cemetery isn’t a playground, that they must remain quiet, respectful and not touch other people’s property, then they should not be present at the burial.

When entering or leaving the cemetery, children and adults should refrain from walking on the graves. Ditto for using it as a dog park.

The Golden Rule applies here: Don’t do unto others what you wouldn’t want them to do ONTO you.

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Controlling blood sugar avoids kidney damage Dear Doctor K: I have Type 2 diabetes. My doctor said that kidney disease is a potential longterm complication of diabetes.

What’s the connection between the two?

Dear Reader: People with diabetes have elevated levels of blood sugar. Left untreated or poorly treated, diabetes can cause serious complications, such as eye, nerve and kidney damage.

An important cause of all these complications is high blood sugar levels over many years. Other factors, such as high blood pressure, also contribute.

But the long-term consequences of diabetes are not inevitable.

They can be prevented through tight blood sugar control.

High levels of blood sugar injure the walls of small blood vessels. They thicken and leak.

The vessels may eventually clog, blocking blood flow to vital organs.

You asked about kidney disease. The main function of the kidneys is to filter out toxic substances and waste matter from blood so they get flushed out of the body when we pass urine. And they keep important proteins and other useful substances inside the body. They also regulate fluid, salt and other

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff minerals, so that just the right amounts of each remain in the body. The filtering work is done by glomeruli, delicate networks of tiny blood vessels.

When the blood vessels that form the glomeruli – the filters – thicken, they begin to fail at their job. Protein leaks into the urine.

Fluid, salt and some other minerals build up in the body.

In addition, the damaged glomeruli stop filtering out wastes and toxins reliably. These wastes and toxins build up in the bloodstream, causing damage to tissues and organs throughout the body. (I’ve put an illustration on my website, AskDoctorK. com.)

The best way to avoid diabetes complications is to keep your blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible. Adjust your therapy if your HbA1c level (which measures average blood sugar levels over a three-month period) is seven percent or higher. And keep your blood pressure under 130/80 mm Hg. This, too, helps prevent kidney damage.

Many years ago, I had a patient, Jane, with diabetes who was showing early signs of kidney disease. She was not very careful about measuring her blood sugar, nor about taking her diabetes medicines. Since early kidney disease generally doesn’t cause symptoms, she felt fine.

I introduced her to another patient of mine, Barbara, who also had not been careful about her treatment, and who went on to develop end-stage kidney failure. She required kidney dialysis treatments three times a week to keep her alive.

Barbara told Jane: “These dialysis treatments are keeping me alive. But it’s still a pain to lie here three times a week for several hours while the machine works on my blood. And I don’t feel all that good. I’m alive, but that’s about it.”

Jane started to get more serious about her diabetes and never developed kidney failure. She was glad I’d introduced her to Barbara.

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

Dr. Wallace: I’m 17 and dating a guy from another high school who is 18. He is quite good-looking and a very good athlete. I’m told that a lot of girls at his high school are upset that he is dating a girl from a different school.

I’m a cheerleader at my school, and we met at a mutual friend’s party.

I like this guy, and we have much in common, but he does have one flaw that bothers me. When I do something he disapproves, he gets angry and says mean things to me. Last weekend I was chewing gum and I made it “pop” by accident.

This made him angry and he said, “That’s really rude to pop your gum; do it again and I’ll pop your rear with my foot.”

He threatens something violent when he doesn’t like what I’m doing. I’ve heard him say, “Next time, I’ll punch your lights out.” “You need your tail kicked.” “Do it again and I’ll bash your brains out.”

He has never hit me, and I don’t think he ever would, but I don’t know for sure.

I’ve asked him to be gentler with his words, but all he said was, “Don’t tell me how to talk.”

There are times when he is extremely nice and that’s when I really enjoy being with him. What do you recommend? – Nameless, Seattle, Wash.

Dear Nameless: I’m sure there are times when this guy is civil, but his big mouth overpowers the times when he acts like a nice guy.

He is verbally over the edge.

Threatening violence is a signal that, when his patience runs

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace out, he will make good on those threats. Don’t wait for this to happen.

Indeed, don’t waste any more time on him. He’s not a keeper.

Dr. Wallace: I’m 19, a second-year student at Indiana University, and my field is pre-law.

I also am a smoker (a pack a day), and I enjoy every delicious puff. I truly enjoy being addicted, and I have no intention of stopping my wonderful habit.

All I read in newspapers and magazines is the lung cancer scare for smokers. But be honest, don’t a lot of people get lung cancer even though they have never smoked and never breathed secondhand smoke? – Gregory, Bloomington, Ind. Dear Gregory: It’s true that some people who have never smoked or spent much time around smokers have still been diagnosed with lung cancer. But according to the American Cancer Society, if everyone in the world quit smoking, 83 percent of the cases of lung cancer would be eliminated.

The death rate for lung cancer victims is so high because the illness is very difficult to detect in its early stages.

• Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column. E-mail him at rwallace@ galesburg.net. To find out more about Dr. Robert Wallace at www. creators.com.

• Friday, February 15, 2013

Dear Abby: Please use your wide reach to educate well-meaning parents about how their children should behave when visiting cemeteries.

I’m a funeral professional who takes pride in helping families honor their heritage and transition from grief to recovery.

I especially enjoy helping to allay children’s fears about death and cemeteries.

Often parents allow their children to roam the cemetery as if it were a playground or public park.

I have seen kids pull up expensive flowers on other graves and “take them to Mommy.”

Naturally, the family who bought the flowers come back a few days later and accuses US of trashing them.

I have seen mourners leave precious personal mementos on their loved ones’ graves only for kids to take them as playthings.

I have seen kids deface grave markers, entertain themselves

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Red-card herring can be misleading

CELEBRITY CIPHER

Ann Landers offered the advice that if you want to catch a trout, don’t fish in a herring barrel.

The segue from that to this deal is thin. But South is in four hearts. West leads the club queen.

How should declarer plan the play? What were West’s more effective opening leads?

North’s rebid was a double negative, showing a very weak hand, choosing either two notrump or three clubs, according to partnership preference. Here, South would have done better to sign off in three no-trump.

South starts with four potential losers: two spades and two diamonds. He has only nine winners: six hearts, one diamond and two clubs.

Probably there is an instinct to play a heart to dummy’s nine, followed by a diamond to the queen. However, when the finesse loses, if West now returns his remaining trump (or shifts to spades and East leads a trump in time), South’s contract is, as the British phrase it, kippered (from the noun “kipper,” a smoked herring).

The diamond queen is a redcard herring. After South takes the first trick, he should cash his diamond ace and play another diamond. The defenders can win, cash two spades and shift to a trump, but declarer takes that in his hand, ruffs the diamond queen with dummy’s heart nine (getting a seventh trump trick), crosses back to hand with a spade ruff or a club, draws trumps and claims.

The contract can be defeated if West leads a trump, or if he starts with a spade and East switches to a trump at trick two or three.

Then, when South concedes a diamond, the defense plays a second trump to deny dummy a ruff.

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"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W12-2248 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Bank of America, N.A.; Plaintiff, VS. Israel R. Ballesteros; Sharon E. Merriott; Cambridge Lakes Community Association; Cambridge Lakes Townhome Owners Association No. 2; United States of America; Defendants.

12 CH 2103 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Patrick B. Perez, Sheriff of Kane, Illinois, will on March 21, 2013, at the hour of 09:00 AM at Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, St. Charles, IL 60175, Room JC 100, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County

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Page 42 • Friday, February 15, 2013 ty of Kane, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 1249 Derry Lane, Pingree Grove, IL 60140 PIN: 02-28-308-011 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W122248. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours.

The property is improved by: SFH. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W12-2248 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I507785 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, February 8, 15 & 22, 2013.)

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Kane County Chronicle / kcchronicle.com pt Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W122248. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours.

The property is improved by: SFH. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W12-2248 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I507785 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, February 8, 15 & 22, 2013.)

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commenced in said Court by the plaintiff(s), naming you as defendant (s) therein and praying and for other relief; that summons has been issued out of this Court against you as provided by law, and, that this action is still pending and undetermined in said Court.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you file your answer or otherwise make your appearance in said action in this Court, by filing the same in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on or before March 4, 2013, AN ORDER OF DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court on January 18, 2013.

Alan S. Kaufman One of Plaintiff's Attorneys MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1730 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle, February 1, 8 & 15, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY - GENEVA ILLINOIS

/s/Thomas M. Hartwell JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Clerk of the Circuit Court Association, (SEAL) Plaintiff, vs. /s/ Alan S. Kaufman Carlos Verastegui; Rene Verastegui; One of Plainttiff's Attorney's Antonina Verastegui; Unknown Owners and Non-Record

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by gi death of Casimir T. Layman who died on January 26, 2012, a resident of St. Charles, Illinois.

2. The Representative for the estate is: Eleanor Miciunas and Theresa Ptaszek, 30W460 Arbor Ln., West Chicago, IL 60185.

3. The Attorney for the estate is: Michael E. Kelly, 118 Bartlett Ave. #1, Bartlett, IL 60103.

4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 1, 2013. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, P.O. Box 112, Geneva, IL 60134-112, with the Representative or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

5. The estate will be administrated without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4).

PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit(s) having been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL DEFENDANTS IN THE ABOVE ENTITTLED ACTION, that said action has been commenced in said Court by the plaintiff(s), naming you as defendant (s) therein and praying and for other relief; that summons has been issued out of this Court against you as provided by law, and, that this action is still pending and undetermined in said Court.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you file your answer or otherwise make your appearance in said action in this Court, by filing the same in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on or before March 18, 2013, AN ORDER OF DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court on February (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, February 1, 8 & 15, 7, 2013.

2013.) /s/Thomas M. Hartwell Clerk of the Circuit Court PUBLIC NOTICE (SEAL) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING /s/ Alan S. Kaufman BEFORE THE CITY OF One of Plainttiff's Attorney's ST. CHARLES PLAN COMMISSION Alan S. Kaufman One of Plaintiff's Attorneys MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1730 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Plan Commission of the City of St. Charles, Illinois on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 2 E. Main Street, St. Charles, Illinois. The purpose of this (Published in the Kane County public hearing is to hear testimony Chronicle, February 15, 22 & and make a recommendation to the City Council concerning a proMarch 1, 2013.) posed amendment to Title 17 entitled "Zoning" of the St. Charles MuPUBLIC NOTICE nicipal Code (the Zoning OrdiIN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE nance), described as follows: SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT A petition filed by Jace Murray KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS requesting an amendments to Table 17.28-3, "Permitted signs for 13 MR 132 Office Research, Manufacturing and NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Public Land Districts", pertaining to REGARDING NAME CHANGE Identification Signs in the Office RePublic notice is hereby given that search District. on April 11, 2013, in Courtroom No. 110, of the Kane County All persons who want to attend Courthouse, 100 South Third, the public hearing to observe, ask Geneva, Illinois, at the hour of 9:30 questions, or offer testimony are A.M. or as soon thereafter as this welcome to do so. Anyone wishing matter may heard, a Petition will be to be heard for or against the proheard in said Courtroom for the posed amendment may submit change of name of STACEY LEE statements orally or in writing or PAHLKE to STACI LE'SHAE both. A copy of the petition rePAHLKE-FERGUSON pursuant to questing said amendments is on 735 ILCS 5/21-101 et seq. file and is available for inspection during normal business hours at Dated February 06, 2013 at the St. Charles Planning Division, Geneva, Illinois.

Two East Main Street, St. Charles, Illinois and at the St. Charles Public /s/ Stacey Lee Pahlke Library, Adult Reference Desk, One Petitioner South Sixth Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois.

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle, February 8, 15 & 22, Dated this 16th day 2013.) of February, 2013.

Plan Commission of the PUBLIC NOTICE City of St. Charles, Illinois Todd Wallace, Chairman.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (Published in the Kane County KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Chronicle, February 15, 2013.)

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CASIMIR T. LAYMAN Address: 850 Dunham Rd., St. Charles, IL 60174 Date of Death: January 26, 2012 Case No. 2012 P 192

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ST. CHARLES PLAN COMMISSION

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the PUBLICATION NOTICE Plan Commission of the City of St. INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO: CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Charles, Illinois on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at the hour of 7:00 p.m.

1. Notice is hereby given of the in the City Council Chambers of the

ity Municipal Building at 2 East Main Street, St. Charles, Illinois, at which time and place the Commission will consider, for the purposes of making a recommendation to the City Council, the following: Petition filed by McDonald's USA, LLC., applicant and owner requesting Special Use for and Planned Unit Development, Restaurant, and Drive-Through Facility. The site is located at 1915 W. Main Street, St. Charles, Illinois and is legally described as follows: PARCEL 1: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 28 AND OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE CENTER LINE OF STATE ROUTE NO. 64 WITH THE WESTERLY LINE EXTENDED NORTH OF NINETEENTH STREET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 17 MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID CENTER LINE OF STATE ROUTE NO. 64, 85 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 05 MINUTES WEST PARALLEL WITH THE EXTENSION OF THE WEST LINE OF SAID NINETEENTH STREET, 204 FEET, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 17 MINUTES WEST PARALLEL WITH THE CENTER LINE OF SAID STATE ROUTE NO. 64, 150 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 05 MINUTES EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE AND WEST LINE EXTENDED OF SAID NINETEENTH STREET, 204.0 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF SAID STATE ROUTE NO. 64, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 17 MINUTES ALONG SAID CENTER LINE, 150.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN THE CITY OF ST. CHARLES, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: LOT 5 AND THE EASTERLY 77 FEET, AS MEASURED ALONG THE NORTH LINE, OF LOT 6, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PART TAKEN FOR ROAD PURPOSES IN CASE 04ED 16, ALL IN IN BLOCK 1 OF FAIRVIEW PLAZA, UNIT NO. 6, IN THE CITY OF ST. CHARLES, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. All persons who want to attend the public hearing are welcome to do so. Anyone wishing to be heard for or against the special use requests may submit statements orally or in writing or both. A copy of the petitions are on file and are available for inspection during normal business hours at the St. Charles Planning Division, 2 E. Main Street, 2nd Floor, St. Charles, Illinois and at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 South 6th Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois.

Dated this 15th day of February, 2013.

Plan Commission of the City of St. Charles, Illinois.

Todd Wallace, Chairman (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, February 15, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ST. CHARLES PLAN COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Plan Commission of the City of St. Charles, Illinois on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 2 East Main Street, St. Charles, Illinois, at which

y y cate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illi/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk nois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the (Published in the Kane County Petition filed by Ryan Harnish, business known as ADVOCATE IN- Chronicle, February 8, 15 & 22, applicant and Tri-City Center Asso- VESTORS located at 116 Oakhill 2013.) ciates, Ltd. owner requesting an Court, St. Charles, IL 60174.

PUBLIC NOTICE amendment to a Special Use for a Tattoo Parlor. The site is located at Dated: February 13, 2013.

ASSUMED NAME 2047 Lincoln Highway, St. /s/ John A. Cunningham PUBLICATION NOTICE Charles, Illinois and is legally deKane County Clerk scribed as follows: Public Notice is hereby given (Published in the Kane County that on February 13, 2013 a certifiParcel 1: being the unit located Chronicle, February 15, 22 & cate was filed in the office of the at 2047 Lincoln Highway and be- March 1, 2013.)

County Clerk of Kane County, Illiing a part of Lot 1 (Except Part of nois, setting forth the names and Lot 1 lying in Randall Road Comaddresses of all persons owning, PUBLIC NOTICE mercial Building No. 2 Subdiviconducting and transacting the sion) and (Except part of Lot 1 lybusiness known as KHIPS GROUP ASSUMED NAME ing in Randall Road Commercial located at 1279 Dorr Drive, Sugar PUBLICATION NOTICE Properties Phase V) and all of Lots Grove, IL 60554.

2 and 3 of St. Charles Commercial Public Notice is hereby given Center, Unit No. 2, being a part of that on February 6, 2013 a certifi- Dated: February 13, 2013. the southwest quarter of Section cate was filed in the office of the 33, Township 40 North, Range 8, County Clerk of Kane County, Illi/s/ John A. Cunningham East of the Third Principal Meridian, nois, setting forth the names and Kane County Clerk in the City of St. Charles, Kane addresses of all persons owning, County, Illinois. conducting and transacting the (Published in the Kane County business known as BUTTERFLIES Chronicle, February 15, 22 & All persons who want to attend EVERYWHERE located at 1554 March 1, 2013.) the public hearing are welcome to Salem Ct, Geneva, IL 60134. do so. Anyone wishing to be heard for or against the special use re- Dated: February 6, 2013. quest may submit statements orally or in writing or both. A copy of the GORDON TRUCKING CDL-A /s/ John A. Cunningham petitions are on file and are availDrivers Needed! Up to $4,000 Kane County Clerk SIGN ON BONUS! Home Weekly able for inspection during normal business hours at the St. Charles (Published in the Kane County Available! Benefits, 401k, EOE, Planning Division, 2 E. Main Street, Chronicle, February 8, 15 & 22, No East Coast. Call 7 days/wk!

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Todd Wallace, Chairman Having a Birthday, ASSUMED NAME Anniversary, Graduation PUBLICATION NOTICE (Published in the Kane County or Event Coming Up? Chronicle, February 15, 2013.)

Public Notice is hereby given Share It With Everyone by that on February 6, 2013 a certifiPlacing a HAPPY AD! cate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and PUBLIC NOTICE addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the ASSUMED NAME business known as HUNT SERVICES located at 367 Harvest PUBLICATION NOTICE Kane County Chronicle Lane #2, South Elgin, IL 60177.

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