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CORONER WANTS A FINAL RESTING PLACE FOR UNCLAIMED CREMAINS. PAGE 4 Sandy Bressner – sbressner@shawmedia.com

Kane County Coroner Rob Russell shows boxes of unclaimed cremated remains Thursday in the storage space used by the coroner’s office in Geneva.

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

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spent my second Tuesday in a row trudging through the snow. Last week, it mostly was residents digging themselves out of the snow, cleaning off their cars and shoveling or snow-blowing their driveways.

This week, it seemed Kane County was ready for the snow and ready to have fun in what could possibly be our last significant snowfall of the season.

Children and their parents dotted the local sled hills, including Ashlee Tompkins, 9, of Elburn at Johnson’s Mound (pictured), even as the snow still was falling. I also probably saw about a dozen snowmen and heard about at least two snow forts.

Everyone seemed ready to enjoy winter while it lasts.

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– Sandy Bressner

8LOCAL BRIEF Earth Day Trail Cleanup scheduled for April 27 The annual Earth Day Trail Cleanup is scheduled for 9 a.m.

April 27.

The goal each year is to clean up as much of the 62 miles of the Illinois Prairie Path as possible.

For information about cleaning up the Aurora and Naperville branch, call Ed Barsotti at 630-978-0583; the Elgin and Oliver Square branch, call Dick and Nancy Wilson at 847-2997882; and the Elmhurst branch, call Bob Hoel at 630-279-8510.

For the Geneva (Fox River going east) branch, call David Peterson at 630-232-2153; the

Glen Ellyn branch, call Michael Strong at 630-547-5203; the Lombard branch, call David Gorman at 630-620-5700; and the Maywood and Bellwood branch, call Lennel Grace at 708-244-1673.

For the Villa Park branch, call the Pride Commission at 630-592-6052; the Warrenville branch, call Jennifer McMahon at 630-514-3040; the West Chicago and Geneva Spur branch, call Scott Hensey at 630-2318261; and the Wheaton branch, call Tracy Vought at 630-2602870.

For the Winfield branch, call Erik Spande at 630-871-6640.

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FACE TIME WITH NICK KENNEDY

Where did you grow up?

West Chicago Who would play you in the movie of your life? Chris Hemsworth First job? Mowing lawns As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be everything – pretty much everything but a chef. I wanted to be a cop, a firefighter, a lawyer, a doctor.

I kind of just fell into [being a

chef] and fell in love with it.

A book you’d recommend?

All the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling.

Favorite charity? Feed My Starving Children Do you speak another language? Conversational Spanish Hobbies? Mostly foodrelated stuff Favorite local restaurant?

Bien Trucha or Geneva Ale House, both in Geneva What is an interesting factoid about yourself?

I am addicted to tattoos.

I have 14 tattoos, starting when I was 18. It’s a form of self-expression, and I think they’re fun.

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Kane County Chronicle staffers pick the best of what to do in your free time

Dick Tracy cartoonist to speak in Geneva WHAT: Dick Locher – a Pulitzer Prize winner, a nationally syndicated editorial cartoonist and a Dick Tracy cartoonist for more than 20 years – will speak Saturday.

Locher will speak about his experience as an artist. Along with a discussion about his work with Dick Tracy, Locher will provide insight into the world of editorial cartooning.

WHEN: 2 p.m. Saturday WHERE: Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St., Geneva COST: Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for Geneva History Center members and students.

INFO: For information, call 630-232-4951, or visit www.genevahistorycenter.org to register online.

Attend Batavia Mothers’ Club Open House WHAT: Mothers who are looking for a way to become involved in the community and meet other moms are invited to a new member open house for the Batavia

Mothers’ Club Foundation. Members of the Batavia Mothers’ Club Foundation are required to pay annual dues of $30, serve on a standing committee, participate in philanthropic and community relations activities, volunteer at each of the group’s fundraisers and attend monthly meetings.

Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month, September through May, at 7 p.m. at the Batavia Public Library.

WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday WHERE: 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia Public Library INFO: To reserve a seat and for information, email the chairwoman of membership at bmcnewmember@yahoo.com or call 630406-9220.

Sign up for Trivia Bee WHAT: Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley is hosting its 14th annual Trivia Bee. Questions will span Broadway musicals and more.

Three-person teams will compete in three rounds of questions before the winners are announced. The champions will receive trophies and tickets donated by Fox Valley Repertory; second-place finishers will receive ice cream cakes donated by the St.

Charles Dairy Queen; and third-place finishers will receive movie tickets donated by Classic Cinemas. A silent auction will also be held. Proceeds will help hundreds of adults in the Fox Valley area learn to read, write, understand and speak English through free one-on-one tutoring from Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley.

WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon, March 23 WHERE: Q Center, 1405 N. Fifth Ave. St. Charles COST: The entry fee is $400 a team.

Batavia Chamber of Commerce hosts a candidate forum WHAT: The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will host a Batavia aldermanic candidate forum. The event is open to the public and will take place in the City Council chambers. All candidates will have the opportunity to comment on five questions.

WHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesday WHERE: City Council Chambers, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia.

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Finding a final

resting place County coroner wants to give unclaimed cremains proper home

By ASHLEY RHODEBECK arhodebeck@shawmedia.com GENEVA – Kane County Coroner Rob Russell said he couldn’t believe what he found when he walked into Building F of the Kane County Government Center, which his office uses for storage.

Nearly 50 containers of unclaimed cremation remains were stacked on a corner shelf, sharing the same room as furniture, boxes of old files, shovels, typewriters and holiday decorations, including a box labeled as “reaper of souls.”

“The day I walked in here, I could not believe these were human remains next to files,” Russell said Thursday to a small group of reporters.

Although the cremation remains – also called cremains – aren’t a public health risk, he is making it a priority to find a proper resting place for them. He said it’s part of his mission to restore integrity to the office, to which he was elected in November.

“It’s not the right place for them to be,” he said. “We want people to step up and do what’s right, and that’s take care of your family members.”

Only legal next of kin can claim remains, Chief Deputy Coroner Loren Carrera said.

People claiming remains must show identification and sign a document.

As much as Russell and Carrera want people to claim their family members’ ashes, they said not everyone wants to. And the coroner’s office has no legal recourse.

“We cannot force anyone to claim their loved one,” Carrera said.

See CREMAINS, page 6

Know more Nearly 50 unclaimed cremation remains are stored at the Kane County Coroner’s Office.

Coroner Rob Russell urges the next of kin to claim them.

Email him at russellrob@ co.kane.il.us or call 630-2323535.

The following are names and date of death (if known) of the unclaimed remains: • Baby Adams, a boy, Aug. 20, 2006 • Baby Davis, Jan. 13, 2006 • Baby Triston Marquez Euell, Jan. 25, 2002 • Baby Lee, March 23, 2010 • Baby McIntosh, a boy, Oct. 29, 2006 • Baby Joshua Nunn-Burton, May 24, 2003 • Baby Antonio Sherman, also known as “Baby Boy Herring,” Nov. 20, 2005 • Pauline Jenette Adams • Lorraine Barrett, July 23, 2009 • Charles Michael Basile, Aug. 17, 2008 • James A. Caperonis, March 5, 2005 • Unidentified remains in square, copper container found at a Goodwill store in South Elgin • Kenneth Daniel, Sept. 27, 2011 • Terry Degree, July 29, 2007 • Louise Evans, Nov. 26, 2006 • John Gehl, July 30, 2012 • Richard A. Good, Dec. 21, 2003 • Helen Marie Handy, remains found in gold, circular container at a Goodwill store in South Elgin, March 31, 1989 • Todd Allen Harshbarger, Jan. 12, 2012 • Robert L. Head, Aug. 31, 2010 • Barbara Hoffman • Continued on page 6

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Kane County Coroner Rob Russell shows boxes of unclaimed cremated remains Thursday in the storage space used by the coroner’s office in Geneva.

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Fox River Stages 0-50 Good; 51-100 Moderate; 101-150 Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200 Unhealthy; 201-300 Very Unhealthy; 301-500 Hazardous Source: Illinois EPA

Weather History On March 8, 1995, the blue grass was covered with 6 inches of snow at Jackson, Ky. That same day felt like spring in Blue Hill, Mass., with temperatures in the 60s.

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Some cremains were found in storage, donated to Goodwill • CREMAINS Most of the 47 unclaimed remains are packaged in cardboard boxes – brown, pounds-heavy boxes for the adults and slimmer, light-asfeather white boxes for the seven babies.

While many of the remains are of people nobody claimed from the coroner’s office, others were found elsewhere, such as in a storage compartment and among items donated to the Goodwill in South Elgin. Their dates of death range from 1952 to 2012.

“This one’s from ’89,” Russell said, gesturing at a box.

Rather than scatter the remains, Russell wants to bury them so family members could later access them, if desired. Clergy also would be involved, Carrera said.

The Kane County Farm Cemetery near the old sheriff’s office is a potential burial site, Russell said. But documentation indicates the last interment there happened in 1953, and he doesn’t know whether such activity still is allowed.

Russell also is seeking input from the County Board because members might know of other sites or come up with a better plan.

“If they have suggestions, I want them,” Russell said.

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Police officer to get head shaved for St. Baldrick’s

By ERIC SCHELKOPF

• Gloria Jackson, April 27, 2006 • Kevin L. Klawes, June 12, 2011 • Russell E. Martin, remains in white Gold Metal Flour container found at a Goodwill store in South Elgin, Nov. 19, 1998 • Richard Martinez, April 13, 2007 • Michael McDaniel, Feb. 19, 2005 • Zsigmond Nagy, Feb. 4, 2009 • William Nehring, June 1, 2009 • Maria L. Pitts, April 21, 2012 • George Poznecki, Feb. 5, 2007 • Margaret Prosser, Dec. 30, 2007 • Georgia J. Purkyt, Aug. 7, 1996 • Lewis Redde • Juan Reyes, Nov. 23, 2008 • Thomas Rice, May 26, 2007 • Peter Paul Ruiz Jr., Feb. 7, 2012 • Darryl Scott, March 23, 2008 • David Gary Smith, May 12, 2008 • Celia T. Sturm, Nov. 27, 1952 • Derryl Tanner, Jan. 10, 2008 • Edwin C. Taylor, Dec. 17, 2012 • Doris A. Tingle, May 19, 2009 • Laverne Vasco, April 7, 2008 • Dennis Melvin Wead, Feb. 8, 2010 • Shawna Lea Wolf, Jan. 2, 1987 • Matthew Zajak • Julio Zamora, March 13, 2004

eschelkopf@shawmedia.com GENEVA – Geneva police officer Penny Boedigheimer knows the suffering cancer causes.

For the third consecutive year, Boedigheimer will have her head shaved to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity that funds research to find cures for childhood cancers. Last year, she participated in a St. Baldrick’s

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event at Water Street Studios in Batavia.

“I know people who have lost their children to cancer,” she said. “I do it because it is Penny probably the Boedigheim- easiest thing I can do to give er back.”

Boedigheimer will have her head shaved as part of a St. Baldrick’s event, which

will be from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Raimondo’s Pizza and Pub, 1033 Kilbery Lane, North Aurora.

The public is invited to the event. This is the second year Raimondo’s has hosted a St. Baldrick’s event.

Twenty-two people will participate in the event, including Ray Treve, who owns Raimondo’s with his son, Michael. To donate or participate, visit www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/8300/2013.

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NORTH AURORA – An Aurora man has been charged in a March 1 home invasion and shooting incident in the 200 block of Laurel Drive in North Aurora.

Quintin D. Mullen, 22, of the 1700 block of FeltenRoad,Aurora, has been charged with felony counts of Quintin D. home invasion, Mullen armed robbery, armed violence, aggravated discharge of a firearm, two counts of aggravated unlawful restraint and two counts of aggravated assault.

He was arrested by Aurora police officers Wednesday.

Aurora police then turned Mullen over to North Aurora police.

Mullen appeared at a bond hearing Thursday at the Aurora Branch Court, where a judge set his bond at $500,000.

He will need to post $50,000 in cash to be released from custody pending trial. Mullen remained in custody as of Thursday evening at the Kane County Jail.

North Aurora police detectives believe the incident was drug-related and was not a random attack. Money was reported to be in the safe that was taken during the home invasion, North Aurora Deputy Police Chief Scott Buziecki said.

“Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, that’s all I can say at this time,” Buziecki said.

Another suspect, who is described as a black man in his 20s with long dreadlocks down to his shoulders and wearing a black, hooded sweatshirt and dark pants, still is at large.

During the incident, the victims’ dog, a pit bull/American bulldog mix named Sunny, approached that suspect, who fired three shots, striking Sunny in the chest, throat and

leg. Sunny was treated at a local veterinary office where he died from his wounds, accord-

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Laugh Out Loud with Bob Smiley set at Arcada ST. CHARLES – An event, Laugh Out Loud with Bob Smiley, is set for 8 p.m. today at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Smiley is billed as “the country’s No. 1 choice for clean and hilarious comedy.” The cost is $30

to $75. For information, visit www.oshows.com.

STC to offer four $500 scholarships to students ST. CHARLES – The city of St. Charles, in partnership with the Illinois Municipal Utilities Association, is offering four $500 scholarships to eligible high school students. Applicants must be high school seniors whose parents or legal guardians are residential customers of St. Charles utilities. Students must submit an application and essay of 500 words or less that addresses their choice of one of three utility-related questions. Applications are due today.

Applications are available at www.stcharlesil.gov and the front desk of the Municipal Center Building, 2 E. Main St. Winners will be announced in April. For information, contact IMUA at 217-789-4632.

Western Avenue PTO plans clothing, toy sale GENEVA – The Western Avenue School PTO has planned its semiannual clothing and toy sale for today and Saturday at the school, 1500 Western Ave., Geneva. The sale will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m.

Saturday. The sale will feature infant through teen-sized clothing, shoes, toys and books. No strollers or children younger than 10 will be allowed today.

For information, call 630-4633500 or visit www.geneva304. org/was.

Registration, referrals for retreat now accepted GENEVA – TriCity Family Services is accepting registrations and referrals for an upcoming Young Women’s Retreat weekend. This special girls-only weekend will be at the Covenant Harbor Retreat Center in Lake Geneva, Wis.

The spring retreats have been scheduled for May 3 to 5. The events are for girls ages 14 to 17.

For information, visit www. tricityfamilyservices.org or call 630-232-1070 and ask to speak to Mira Dahlheim, facilitator of the Young Women’s Retreat.

Marmion’s fishing team to host lenten fish fry AURORA – Marmion’s fishing team will host a lenten fish fry fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. today. Each meal is $10 and includes two pieces of Sgt. Dotson’s Famous Fried Catfish, french fries and hushpuppies. Meals may be bought in advance at www.marmion.org/ fishfry.

Drive-thru service only at 1000 Butterfield Road; follow the signs to the circle drive behind the cafeteria. Proceeds go to the fishing team.

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8FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Donald L. Anderson: The visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 10, at Moss Family Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia Ave. (Route 31), Batavia.

A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 11, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in River Hills Memorial Park in Batavia.

Frank L. Bruno: A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, March 9, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva. A funeral luncheon will follow at Salerno’s on the Fox, 320 N. Second St., St. Charles. Burial will be private. A memorial visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Malone Funeral Home, 324 E.

State St. (Route 38), Geneva.

Patricia F. Cosgriff: Funeral prayers will be at 10 a.m.

Monday, March 11, at Malone Funeral Home, proceeding to St. Gall Catholic Church, 120 W. Shannon St., Elburn, at 11 a.m. for celebration of Mass. The visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m.

Sunday, March 10, at Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State St. (Route 38), Geneva.

James R. Doyle: Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, March 7, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 2300 Main St., Batavia. Interment will be private.

John Edward “Ed” Leuer: The visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., with a wake service to con-

clude visitation Monday, March 11, at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn. A Mass to celebrate his faith will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, at St. Gall Catholic Church, with a visitation from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Interment will be in St. Gall Cemetery in Elburn.

Donald “Harvey” McClurg: There will be a celebration of life service at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at Portage United Methodist Church in Portage, Wis. John Frank Roth: The visitation will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Moss Family Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. Interment will follow the visitation in River Hills Memorial Park in Batavia.

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

Daniel Jamieson Schifeling: There will be a memorial service to celebrate Dan’s life at 11 a.m.

Saturday, March 9, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Eau Claire, Wis. A visitation at the church will be from 10 to 11 a.m., with a service and lunch to follow.

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

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SCHAUMBURG – Tracey Lynn Madden, 45, of Schaumburg, passed away Friday morning, March 1, 2013, at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge.

Tracey passed away after a courageous fight with melanoma.

She was born Dec. 9, 1967, at Community Hospital in Geneva, to William D. Jeter and the late Karen Lynn Jeter. Tracey graduated from Kaneland High School in Maple Park in 1986 and continued on to earn a bachelor’s degree in interior design from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point.

Tracey had a passion for her work in the floor covering and tile business, and most recently worked for Douglas Carpet One in North Aurora. She was an active member of the Yorkville and Oswego chambers of commerce and their leads groups. In her free time, Tracey loved swimming, boating on Lake Michigan, riding HarleyDavidsons, walking her dog and spending time with all of her terrific friends. In 2012, Tracey was elected as the membership director of the Winthrop Harbor Yacht Club.

Tracey was preceded in death by her mother, Karen Lynn Magill.

She is survived by her husband, John Thomas (Dirty Dog) Madden; father, William D. Jeter; brother, Thomas William (Red) Jeter; sister-in-law, Debra Lynn Jeter; her beloved dog, Whiskey; other relatives; and many friends.

A memorial gathering will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 15, with a service by Pastor Jim Popavich beginning at 4 p.m. at the Well Church, 33W835 Cherry Lane, Geneva, IL 60134 (please, no flowers).

A celebration of life will be at North Point Marina in Winthrop Harbor this summer, date to be announced.

To those within the circle of Tracey’s life who enjoyed her never-ending spirit, amazing smile and laughter, and who shared her many joys of life along with her, be at peace and know she loved you all and had a special place for you in her heart.

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Organically fed, free-range chicken eggs also are available to add to any CSA share.

CSA members take advantage of seasonal produce, heirloom varieties of produce not available at the local grocer and reduced carbon footprint by buying locally. To learn about the program, visit www. heritageprairiefarm.com, or call 630-443-5989.

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Bruno said the strip mall where the Ace is located is not in the historic district, and Ploppert misunderstands the historic district’s rules.

“The myth of ‘oppressive’ – the facts do not bear that out,” Bruno said. “The city has done such a great job with historic preservation; it’s easily argued that our downtown is the gem that it is – in very large measure – because of the thoughtful, judicious application of historic preservation guidelines.”

Bruno added that, statistically, 98 percent of those who appear before the Historic Preservation Commission are approved.

In terms of the city’s finances, Ploppert said he does not support new taxes or increasing the levy.

“This year and last year, when the levy was voted on, Sam Hill was insistent that we hold the line on that tax levy,” Ploppert said. “I plan on doing the same thing. I know I’m only one of 10 people on the City Council; I can’t make all the decisions, but I can absolutely stand for what citizens are saying.”

Ploppert said when he talks to residents, nine of 10 will complain about tax increases.

He acknowledged that the city’s portion of a tax bill is 8 percent.

“That does not mean we should not hold the line on our portion of the tax bill – no

matter how small it might be,” Ploppert said. “That is what I hear residents saying. That is the way it’s got to be.”

Bruno described himself as a pragmatist in terms of the city doing things as efficiently as possible.

“When it comes to taxation, there are some things we need to do and things we can avoid doing,” Bruno said. “I’m certainly anti-taxation, [but] we have an incredible community. And, like it or not, taxes go the way of providing the services and infrastructure of the city. You will not see me signing any pledges for freezing the levy. Pledges are a ridiculous political stunt.”

Bruno cited a recent report from a consultant that found Geneva provides superior service at less cost than in comparable communities.

Both candidates also cited their support for continuing economic development.

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GENEVA – Two candidates for Geneva 1st Ward alderman, Zac Ploppert and Michael Bruno, bring differing views on the city’s historic district and financial issues.

Michael Bruno, 53, a member of the city’s Historic Preservation Commission for 11 years, is Michael vying with Plop- Bruno pert in the April 9 consolidated election. Both are seeking the post held by Sam Hill, who is not seeking re-election.

Ploppert, 22, lost an earlier bid for the 1st Ward in 2010 in a three-way race that was won by incumbent Chuck Brown.

A 2008 graduate of Geneva High School, Ploppert works at Geneva Ace Hardware. Bru-

no is an engineer and technology consultant.

When discussing historic preservation, Ploppert characterizes the city’s rules and ordinances as too cumbersome to families looking to buy a house.

“Where we run into trouble is the regulations and procedures we put on the buildings in Zac this district,” Ploppert said.

Ploppert “We want to make sure we are doing our best … to work with people.”

As an example, Ploppert looked to the Geneva Ace Hardware where he works as limiting its sign to say “Ace” and not “Hardware,” because it is in the historic district.

To get a variance for the sign, Ploppert said it would cost $600.

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By JONATHAN BILYK jbilyk@shawmedia.com GENEVA – Kane County’s courthouse security officers and county officials could be nearing a deal to avert a strike in the long-running fight over a new labor deal.

Today, the security officers will gather to vote on a contract proposal from the county government that a lawyer representing the officers’ union said marked an improvement from earlier offers.

“It’s not going to get us where we should be,” said attorney Tim O’Neil, representing the Policeman’s Benevolent Labor Committee union. “But it’s a start.”

O’Neil said the officers had voted on that same proposal earlier this week, but the vote ended in a tie. He said some officers could not attend that meeting and cast their votes, so the union has scheduled a new vote with all members.

“So we’re going to do it over again and see what happens,” O’Neil said.

Should the union reject this proposal, O’Neil said a strike would be likely.

The officers and the county government have been locked in contentious talks for years. The officers have worked without a contract since 2008.

The union has taken the matter to labor officials and to court.

The union has contended its members should be paid more because they earn thousands of dollars less than any other county courthouse security officers in the Chicago area. Kane’s courthouse security officers earn annual wages ranging from $25,000 to $34,000.

O’Neil declined to discuss the specifics of the county’s latest offer, but said it would increase the officers’ base pay – a concession previous offers did not grant.

Kane County Sheriff Pat Perez has maintained for weeks that the county and the union “weren’t that far apart,” and believed a deal could be completed without a strike.

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Saturday at Bowling Green Sports Center, 243 W. Roosevelt Road, West Chicago. The cost is $25 a person. Participants

may form teams of six or sign up by themselves, and GAF will place them on a team. The cost includes three games of bowling, shoes and appetizers.

Registration for bowling is being accepted online at www. gafgeneva.org or via email at gafaware1@sbcglobal.net.

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ST. CHARLES – A local company that specializes in making products for manmade ponds and backyard water features has filed suit against eight other construction-related businesses, alleging they are liable for the 2011 collapse of a large “green roof” at the company’s St. Charles headquarters.

Aquascape Designs Inc. of St. Charles and Wittstock Family of Wayne brought the action in Kane County court late last month, seeking $13 million in damages from the various contractors, led by Artisan Design Build, of Monroe, Wis. Other businesses named in the suit include Olsson Roofing of Aurora; Tecza Landscape Group of Elgin; Tricon Construction Management of Dubuque, Iowa; Senektekts of Monroe, Wis.; NCI Group of Houston, Texas; Area Erectors of Rockford; Applied Ecological Services of Broadhead, Wis.; and Dewberry Architects of Fairfax, Va. The action centers around the February 2011 collapse of a section of roof measuring 500 feet long by 60 feet wide at Aquascape’s headquarters.

Known as Aqualand, the headquarters opened in 2005.

Among other unique features, company executives touted the facility’s “green roof,” a

sloped structure, planted with prairie grasses, that extended over the building’s parking area.

After a storm that dropped 20 inches of snow on the region in early February 2011, the structure became too heavy, and the roof over the parking area collapsed, damaging an exterior wall of the building.

In its suit, Aquascape alleges the “structure was not appropriately designed or constructed.”

The suit specifically alleges that the contractors did not “properly determine whether the roof, as installed, would allow excessive loads to accumulate.”

After the collapse, Aquascape relocated operations until April 2012.

Aquascape received payment from its insurance company.

Representatives of all but one of the defendants could not be reached for comment.

But Kevin Caplis, a Chicago lawyer representing Area Erectors, said his client believes the Rockford company should not have been named in the suit.

Caplis said Area Erectors built the steel superstructure of the roof according to the specifications designed and required by other companies supervising the project.

The case is scheduled to be in court May 16.

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OPINIONS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR What was it all about?

To the Editor: I can’t believe that the Kane County Chronicle bothered to print this meandering column – “The ‘rights’ stuff” – by Washington Post writer Alexandra Petri (Kane County Chronicle, March 1).

What was it all about? Was she supporting John Kerry (and his idiotic comments) or making fun of him? That this replaced letters that you could have printed by paying subscribers is insulting.

How John Kerry ever wormed himself into the position of secretary of state is beyond me. Claims

of him being a hero insulted Vietnam veterans. And now he’s representing us around the world by saying, “In America, you have a right to be stupid ... .” Maybe he was talking about himself. I am no fan of Hillary Clinton, but at least I felt she’d do a hard, honest day’s work.

This is the man who’s going to run things for the next four years? God help us. And Alexandra Petri’s view was a waste of paper.

If she’s ridiculing how “stupid” Americans are, maybe she needs to realize that includes her.

Paula L. Coughlan Elburn

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Beware of illusions pushing stock prices to record highs BLOOMBERG NEWS The stock market, in normal times a reliable proxy for an economy’s health, reached record levels this week. And why not? Corporate profits are higher than ever. The housing market is springing back. Auto sales are on pace for the best year since 2007.

At the risk of sounding like party poopers, these aren’t normal economic times and the stunning fouryear rally, during which almost $10 trillion has been restored to U.S. equities, is both a welcome trend and a reason for worry. Individual investors who are tempted to join the party should take special care.

A rising stock market gives off a rosy glow, and not just because it makes

investors richer. It enhances what economists call the wealth effect – when household worth goes up, consumers open their pocketbooks wider. The increase in demand for homes, cars and other big-ticket items in turn leads employers to hire, which lowers unemployment and further drives consumer confidence.

Quarterly 401(k) statements reflect the robust stock market, keeping the virtuous cycle going.

Share price increases tend to feed on themselves because they coax more investors into buying. This is especially true of individual investors, many of whom steered clear of stocks after the 2008 financial crisis and are now piling back in.

In January, equity mutual funds, which cater to retail

investors, registered an inflow of almost $38 billion, the highest amount in nine years, according to the Investment Company Institute, a trade group. The previous month, investors had pulled almost $31 billion out of these funds.

Now for the warnings.

A rising stock market can be an illusion. This one is soaring largely because other forces are at work (or not working at all) in the political economy. The most important is the failure of lawmakers to use fiscal policy to stimulate demand.

The Federal Reserve has been forced to step in.

The central bank’s aggressive bond-buying and record-low interest rates are forcing yield-hungry investors to buy stocks. At some point, the Fed will reverse

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Al Lagattolla Kate Schott

course by selling assets and raising interest rates. In turn, that will give investors other options beyond stocks, potentially driving down share prices.

Then there are those booming corporate profits.

They are less a reflection of a strong economy than an extremely weak job market.

With unemployment at 7.9 percent, workers have little bargaining power, allowing companies to keep labor costs down and pass on more profits to shareholders. As a result, the share of corporate profits in the economy has reached new highs: At the end of 2011, after-tax profits stood at 11.7 percent of national income, the highest on record, going back to 1947.

None of this is to say don’t invest in stocks. Nor

is it to say a bubble has formed. The evidence may even point in the opposite direction on this score: The price-to-earnings ratio – what it costs to buy a dollar of a company’s profit – for stocks in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index is 16 percent below the level at the end of 2009.

The same goes for the Dow, which has more than doubled in four years, yet its valuation is 15 percent below the 20-year average.

What we are saying is this – arm yourself with the facts, some of which may be inconvenient to your stockbroker. Don’t try to time the market by jumping in and back out when you think the peak has been hit. And by all means, imitate Warren Buffett and invest for the long term.

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by Joe McMahon. The center’s February Cartoon Caption Contest netted 18 entries, and the top three submissions are posted on the Geneva History Center’s Facebook page. The creator of the caption that receives the most “likes” on Facebook by March 31 receives a $10 Geneva Chamber

of Commerce gift certificate and a one-year membership to the Geneva History Center. The caption will also be displayed in the center’s front window.

A new cartoon will be posted each month as part of the “Start With a Sketch,” a Geneva History Center exhibition highlighting cartoonists, illustrators and voice characters from the community.

The center is located at 113 S. Third St. in Geneva.

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• Douglas William Komes, 54, was charged March 6 with retail theft, criminal trespass to real property and resisting arrest. He reportedly stole a pack of cigarettes valued at $6.27 from Meijer, 855 S. Randall Road.

• Joseph M. Albers, 26, of the 100 block of North Prairie Street, Batavia, was charged March 4 with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent and improper lane use.

• Sherri M. Westergaard, 52, of the 3S200 block of Briarwood Drive, Warrenville, was charged March 3 with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent, speeding and improper lane use.

• Joseph Messina, 38, of the 2200 block of Camden Lane, Hanover Park, was charged March 3 with driving under the influence of alcohol.

• Kristen Lynn Real, 27, of the 400 block of South 19th Street, St. Charles, was charged March 3 with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a bloodalcohol content greater than 0.08 percent and failure to yield while turning left.

• Andrew Steven Harrison, 30, of the 1700 block of Covington Court, St. Charles, was charged March 3 with driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of marijuana.

• Brothers Kevin C. and Michael P. Hayes, both 28 and of the 0-100

block of Brookfield Lane, Geneva, were charged March 2 after a disturbance at The Filling Station, 300 W. Main St. Kevin Hayes was charged with public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, fighting and obstructing/resisting police. Michael Hayes was charged with obstructing/resisting police, battery, fighting and public intoxication.

• David A. Serratt, 31, of the 1000 block of Geneva Road, St. Charles, was charged March 2 with criminal trespass to real property for reportedly not leaving Alley 64, 212 W. Main St., after the owner repeatedly asked him to.

• Frederick H. Rost, 47, of the 0-100 block of South Rosedale Avenue, Aurora, was charged March 1 with two counts of aggravated driving under the influence and one count each of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving without lights when required after an accident in the 100 block of South Third Street.

• Omar Benitez, 25, of the 500 block of Center Street, Elgin, was charged March 1 with driving without insurance, driving with a revoked license and speeding. He also was arrested on a Cook County warrant for a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.

• Nadia Nayelli Jimenez-Gutierrez, 23, of the 1000 block of Lorlyn Circle, Batavia, was charged Feb. 28 with driving without a license after an accident at South Randall Road and Prairie Street.

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Ultimate role player Fruendt does it all for Batavia girls basketball team

By KEVIN DRULEY

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Log on to kcchronicle.com/video to check out Batavia junior Liza Fruendt’s reflection on the girls basketball season.

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ATAVIA – Liza Fruendt emerged from the Batavia locker room after the Bulldogs’ seasonending regional loss to St. Charles East last month, emotional over a journey she didn’t want to stop.

The Bulldogs’ path detoured to midcourt a few minutes later, but Batavia’s impromptu team pileup wasn’t the last time players would be together.

The next afternoon, coach Kevin Jensen caved to the Bulldogs’ wishes and held a workout that blended shootaround and practice. At the heart was Fruendt, the Kane County Chronicle Girls Basketball Player of the Year who immediately turned her focus toward improving her game for next fall.

“It’s good to take time off, but then you get to the point where you’re just like ‘Oooh, I want to keep going,’ ” Fruendt said. “I think a lot of teams go through the same thing, though. You are so used to doing the same thing for four months, so you don’t want to separate from each other.”

A junior point guard, Fruendt gladly welcomed her other seven teammates to any gathering on or away from the court, and even volunteered to address the entire program at this week’s yearend banquet.

While the Upstate Eight Conference River Division MVP led Batavia in per-game averages in points (19.7), assists (2.9) and steals (1.6), she proved equally impressive in the comportment category.

“She would always have an input on things,” freshman guard Bethany Orman said. “She always has a good thing to say about everyone.

She’s a good leader of the team.”

Fruendt doesn’t deny having always been chatty, saying,

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Batavia junior Liza Fruendt is the Kane County Chronicle Girls Basketball Player of the Year.

“You can’t be a point guard and be quiet. There’s no way.”

Still, she discovered a greater urgency in herself during huddles, practices and in the locker room this season.

It was a far different atmosphere than in her freshman and sophomore seasons, and not just because of the Bulldogs’ small-but-tight-knit roster, which routinely drilled or scrimmaged against a handful of boys.

“Now, being an upperclassman, being a captain, I think it’s just become stepping into a role that’s been

presented to me,” Fruendt said. “That’s just kind of how it is now.”

Fruendt welcomes the added attention, be it from teammates, fans, coaches or opposing defenders.

She didn’t earn a nod as Illinois Basketball Coaches Association 3rd team all-state by slinking away from pressure situations. Many times, she surpassed them.

In January, Fruendt entered a home game against Larkin six points shy of 1,000 for her career. She achieved the milestone in the first quarter en route to a game-

high 25 points.

An effective outside shooter, Fruendt aspires to add muscle and grow stronger at attacking the rim during the offseason. That isn’t to say she lacked scoring versatility in breakout offensive games, including when she scored a career-high-matching 32 points in separate Oswego and Montini tournament victories in December.

“The growth of her game and the growth of how she’s continued to push herself and push her teammates, it’s just been impressive,” Jensen said.

“She’s been back at it already, working out with a trainer, getting ready for her AAU stuff, making a point now about addressing some of the things we want her to get better to take her to the next level.”

Along with Jensen and a handful of fellow Bulldogs, Fruendt watched a scattering of AAU Illinois Lady Lightning teammates during the 3A and 4A state tournament in Normal this past weekend.

The Bulldogs climbed from 13 to 18 victories in their second season under Jensen, and the trip downstate offered a glimpse at the next item on players’ radars.

“That’s definitely motivation. You see them. Whether they’re winning or losing, it’s a big accomplishment to get to state,” Fruendt said.

“It’s so much motivation. We looked at each other and were like, ‘We’ve got to do this.’ “ But first thing’s first. It’s still March.

No one’s using the Batavia gym, are they?

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Smith texts before driving Rockets to deep postseason run

By KEVIN DRULEY kdruley@shawmedia.com

proved a stabilizing force, guiding a freshmen-heavy group to a school-record for victories and an appearance in the Class 3A Hoffman Estates Supersectional, where the Rockets narrowly lost Mark to Vernon Hills.

Smith “It was great,” said Rockets senior guard Camille Dela Cruz, a Northern Iowa soccer recruit who played under Stephanie Smith and Jenna Real earlier in her career. “I’m pretty used to having a new coach a lot, and what he did this year was pretty awesome. I’m not comparing him to other coaches, of course, but he was just good to work with. Fun to work with. It was easy to work with him, blend

with him.”

Smith credited his team’s familiarity before he took the job as a big part of its success. Central’s five freshmen – including leading scorer Shelby Holt – played AAU ball together with Illinois Hoop Dreams.

Sophomore Jackie Collins, whose father, Paul, founded the program in 2010, also is part of the team.

With Smith touting quickness and disciplined defense, the Rockets rolled to an unbeaten run to the Big Northern East title before taking the program’s furthest postseason run since 1984.

Several players texted Smith when Vernon Hills defeated three-time defending state champion Montini in the state semifinals last weekend. Smith, who was in attendance at Illi-

nois State University’s Redbird Arena in Normal, replied that he was an eyewitness.

He’s just as eager as his players to be on the Redbird Arena floor at the end of next season.

“The girls are very humble and apologetic,” Smith said.

“They didn’t go as far as they thought they could have, so I know they’ll keep working hard and have that unselfish team-first attitude to help them get there.”

His new favorite medium offers affirmation. When he’s not needling the Rockets with texts about “The Bachelor” – several players’ favorite TV program – Smith is receiving messages regarding their offseason drive.

“To a person, they’re almost the same,” Smith said. “It’s, ‘Coach, we can’t wait until high school season.’ That’s nice. It’s exciting to see.”

2012-2013 KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE GIRLS BASKETBALL ALL-AREA TEAM LIZA FRUENDT Batavia, Jr., G The Kane County Chronicle Player of the Year turned increased comfort and confidence as a team leader into a 19.7 pointsa-game average and accolades as the Upstate Eight Conference River Division Player of the Year. Although the Bulldogs bowed out in a regional semifinal, she helped with an effort to get the team back in the gym the next day.

SHELBY HOLT Burlington Central, Fr., G Holt hovered around a 12 points a game scoring average during BC’s breakout season, leading the team in scoring en route to a berth in the 3A Hoffman Estates Supersectional.

Chronicle Coach of the Year Mark Smith lauded her poise and persistence. It was rare when Holt’s shot wasn’t on, but she remained calm and confident if that was the case.

AMANDA HILTON St. Charles East, Jr., G A Nebraska women’s soccer recruit, Hilton routinely brought her speed and attacking mindset from the pitch to the hardwood, averaging a teambest 14.4 points and 3.11 assists s game.

Scored a careerhigh 33 points in an overtime loss at Geneva in January, and was a key cog as the Saints challenged the eventual UEC River champ Vikings for the conference crown.

SAMI PAWLAK Geneva, Sr., F/C Pawlak averaged a doubledouble – 13.7 points and 10.1 rebounds – a game, helping Geneva capture the UEC River title and the program’s fifth successive sectional berth.

Bound for Nebraska-Omaha next season, Pawlak also harnessed a hustle and toughness that saw her tussling for most loose balls anywhere on the floor.

SIDNEY SANTOS Geneva, Jr., F/G After missing her first two high school seasons with separate ACL injuries, the 6-foot Santos started all 29 games for the Vikings, including a majority at point guard after an early-season injury to Michaela Loebel prompted a shuffled lineup. With a late-season scoring spark, Santos averaged 8.8 points a game while leading the Vikings with 4.2 assists a game.

SECOND TEAM Alyssa Andersen, Aurora Christian, Jr., G Hannah Frazier, Batavia, Fr., F Abby Novak, Geneva, So., G/F Carly Pottle, St. Charles East, Sr., G Alex Silverman, St. Charles North, Sr., G HONORABLE MENTION Erin Bayram, Batavia, Jr., C Emma Bradford, Kaneland, Sr., G/F Natasha Brown, Aurora Christian, So., F Rachel Choice, Rosary, Jr., G Katie Claussner, St. Charles East,

So., G Nicole Davidson, St. Charles North, So., G Camille Dela Cruz, Burlington Central, Sr., G Miranda Grizaffi, Batavia, Sr., G Alex Hultine, Aurora Christian, Sr., G Allyson O’Herron, Kaneland, Sr., G Abby Olson, Wheaton Academy, Sr., G Ashley Prost, Kaneland, Sr., F Sam Pryor, Burlington Central, Fr., C

Lisa Rodriguez, Aurora Central Catholic, Sr., G/F Morgan Rosencrants, St. Charles North, Fr., G/P Kayla Ross, Burlington Central, Fr., F Morgan Seberger, Geneva, Jr., G Kate Slattery, St. Francis, Sr., G Karly Tate, Rosary, Sr., G/F Kyra Washington, St. Charles East, So., G/F

– Kevin Druley, kdruley@shawmedia.com

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Burlington Central hired Mark Smith as girls basketball coach on a Thursday. Summer workouts began the following Monday.

How on Earth was Smith going to wrangle the Rockets’ email addresses in time?

The answer? Don’t bother.

Influenced by his own basketball-playing daughters, Smith learned email “doesn’t cut it anymore” and turned to texting to communicate. The Kane County Chronicle Girls

Basketball Coach of the Year initially was leery to catch the wave, but these days gives two thumbs up – so long as his digits aren’t otherwise indisposed.

“Something pops into my head, I can shoot a text,” Smith said. “I don’t see the kids all the time and I want to see them more, but maintaining contact via texting has been good and has been unique to my career.”

The first boys basketball coach in St. Charles North program history, Smith remains a math teacher at North. Smith has coached at various levels in a career spanning almost three decades, and had been coming off a year away after stepping down as Harper College women’s coach in 2011.

Central (27-5) was in search of its third coach in as many seasons, but Smith quickly

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CLASS 3A FREEPORT SECTIONAL SEMIFINAL: ST. FRANCIS 48, SYCAMORE 38

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By STEVE NITZ snitz@shawmedia.com FREEPORT – The St. Francis was neck-and-neck with Sycamore.

All of the sudden, St. Francis was in perfect control at the Class 3A Freeport Sec- Class 3A tional, as Bob Ward’s team Freeport went on the Sectional first big run of the game durWednesday’s ing the third semifinal quarter in a Rockford 48-38 win.

Lutheran 57, St. Francis Woodstock 46 (21-7) ended the third on a Thursday’s 9-0 run, leadsemifinal ing by 37-27 St. Francis 48, going into the Sycamore 38 fourth. After that, there Today’s was only so m u c h S y c a - championship St. Francis more could vs. Rockford do. “ W e j u s t Lutheran, 7:30 miscommuni- p.m. cated on some screens and they got some open looks,” Sycamore coach Andrew Stacy said. “When they got those open looks they made shots, and we didn’t do a good

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Sycamore’s Kyle Buzzard (22) loses the ball after St. Francis’ Jason Pisarski (right) reaches for it in the second quarter during the Class 3A Freeport Sectional semifinals in Freeport. St. Francis won, 48-38. enough job offensively to get the ball inside like we wanted to.

Ward gave credit to his team’s defense, which kept Sycamore (19-11) in check as St. Francis built a lead. Sycamore scored just four points in the third quarter.

“That coincided with us playing what I thought was really, really good defense,” Ward said. “I thought our pressure defense really, really was great in the second half.”

The key dagger for St. Francis was a three-pointer

by Tim Zettinger, as the shot went in as the third-quarter buzzer sounded. The three gave St. Francis the game’s first double-digit lead.

Zettinger would lead St. Francis with 19 points. Jason Sullivan would add 12, hitting four big three-pointers in the

win.

“What makes him a good three-point shooters is what makes any shooter a good shooter – confidence,” Ward said. “He has got [great] confidence. For a sophomore, that’s sometimes rare to see.”

North’s drill team scores a 1st, 3rd at recent TDI state meet QUICK READ Kevin Druley St. Charles North’s drill team practiced in the school cafeteria after classes in the hopes of delivering in a venue designed to accommodate the movement and acoustics of competitive dance.

With their arms locked and their voices hoping to scream, North still learned of Saturday’s triumphs at the Team Dance Illinois state championships at Peoria’s Carver Arena with bated breath.

“Everyone always asks

that question about expectations whenever we get back from state, and every year it’s a nail-biter,” North Stars senior Allie Isabelli said. “You never know what the judges are going to do. There’s a lot of shaking and crunched hands, but you kind of accept that whatever happens, happens and you put your best foot on the floor.”

North placed first in Lyrical and third in Open Dance in Class 3A, completing a season that included the IHSA’s first foray into offering a competitive dance state championship.

That event, held Jan. 25 and 26, came at a time when the North Stars were designed to be progressing in

Movin’ around Here’s a look at other finishes from Chronicle-area teams at the TDI state meet: St. Charles East (second in Lyrical, fourth in Open Dance, 3A) Batavia (second in Open Pom, third in Open Dance, 2A) Geneva (second in Lyrical, fifth in Open Dance, 2A) St. Francis (fourth in Lyrical, 2A) Aurora Central Catholic (second in Hip Hop, third in Lyrical, 1A) their routines, not peaking.

“Gosh, it’s been an interesting season,” North coach Nancy Prentiss said. “We felt like we did better than we showed at [IHSA] state. It was

nice that we are able to be recognized with TDI, because the girls are very talented.”

Michelle Vezina, Monique Perdue, Audra Stapella, Lindsey Niemann, Jamie Beaulieu, MaryKate Purcell, Alison Meisenheimer, Colleen Lullo, Alyssa Arroyo, Quinn Samanic, Isabel Miller and Megan Spaniol joined Isabelli on the varsity team.

Perdue and Vezina – former classmates at Haines Middle School – were the other seniors. Isabelli, who plans to study biochemistry and pre-med at Vanderbilt, said Perdue is looking to try out for the Golden Girls competitive dance team as she enrolls at Missouri.

Whether it was practicing

their routine songs – Sia’s “Breathe Me” provided the soundtrack to North’s winning Lyrical dance – or simply hanging out, Isabelli, Perdue and Vezina formed a unique bond.

“The three amigos,” Isabelli said. “It’s been a really fun time becoming really close with them. I don’t think that we’re going to be able to get through the rest of the year without seeing each either other at least once a day.

And that goes for the whole team.”

• 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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Local author to talk about wealth KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE neighbors@kcchronicle.com SUGAR GROVE – Local author Melanie Jane Nicolas will be at the Sugar Grove Public Library for a presentation and signing of her new book, “Raising Wealthy Kids: Seven Steps for Creating the First Financially Responsible Generation,” on March 16.

Nicolas is the founder of Kids Wealth International Club and the Association of Proud Parents Educating About Riches.

Her book provides parents with a “wealthy blueprint,” a step-by-step guide to financial stability and personal wealth.

According to a news release, Nicolas empowers children to

ensure a healthier financial future by helping them get rich in a fun way.

Prior to the presentation, there will be a complimentary continental breakfast at 10 a.m. with candidate for Sugar Grove village trustee Gayle DejaSchultz.

The free family-friendly breakfast and seminar will take place at the Sugar Grove Public Library, conference room B, 125 S. Municipal Drive, Sugar Grove.

The presentation starts at 10:30 a.m. Space is limited.

To register to attend or for more information, contact Gayle Deja-Schultz at 815-603-0541, info@GayleDeja-Schultz.com or www.GayleDeja-Schultz.com.

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Local author Melanie Jane Nicolas will be at the Sugar Grove Public Library for a presentation and signing of her new book, “Raising Wealthy Kids: Seven Steps for Creating the First Financially Responsible Generation,” on March 16.

Local honored in magazine St. Charles High School graduate Lori Morency Kun has been honored by Utah Business Magazine for the “40 Under 40” of business leaders for her work as director of development of the Huntsman Cancer Foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Morency Kun is a 1994 graduate of St. Charles High School and graduated with a B.A. from Indiana University in 1998.

She currently resides in Utah.

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The Northern Illinois Food Bank hosted a delegation from Colombia on Feb. 27. The group members spent the day at the food bank, seeking best practices to take back to their food banks.

Pictured (from left) are Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns; Ana Mercedes Caneva Agudelo, coordinator of nutrition projects at SACIAR Foundation; Silvia Elena Llano Mesa, director of the SACIAR Foundation; Aura Pilar Noriega, director of the Cavelier Lozano Foundation; Fr. Daniel Saldarriaga, executive director of the Archdiocese Food Bank of Bogota; Ana Catalina Suarez Pena, executive director of the ABACO; Pete Schaefer, executive director of the Northern Illinois Food Bank; Catalina Vasquez Marulanda, coordinator of nutrition projects for the SACIAR Foundation; Gordon Hahn, vice president of operations for the Northern Illinois Food Bank; Luis Guillermo Bonilla, executive director of the Archdiocese Food Bank of Medellin.

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Hill-Leonard Lyndi Mauree Hill of Geneva and Lucas John Leonard of Ryan, Iowa, are engaged to be married June 14 in Galena.

Hill is the daughter of Donald W. Emery and Paula Hill-Emery of Geneva and Frank B. Hill of Elgin, Iowa.

She is a 2004 graduate of Geneva High School in Geneva and a 2008 graduate of the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, earning a degree in hearing and speech sciences. She also attended graduate school at the same university and graduated in 2010. She currently works in the speech department of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn.

Leonard is the son of John and Deb Leonard of Ryan, Iowa. He is a 2005 graduate of West Delaware High School in Manchester, Iowa, and a 2011 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa, earning a degree in exercise sciences. He is currently an agent for Banker’s Life and Casualty in Nashville, Tenn.

CAMPUS NOTES Loyola University – Chicago Timothy Nickels, a student at Loyola University – Chicago, was recently named to the school’s academic dean’s list.

He is majoring in molecular biology with a minor in environmental science.

He is a 2010 graduate from St. Charles North High School.

Nickels is the son of Jim and Nancy Nickels.

Royce-Rullo

Beckner-Croft

Adam Rullo and Michelle Royce are engaged to be married April 12. The wedding will take place on the beach in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, with a reception immediately following.

Royce is the daughter of Ron Royce of Stevensville, Mich., and Janet Royce of Batavia. She is a graduate of Batavia High School in Batavia and a 2004 graduate of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. She is employed as an account manager with Tribal Fusion in Chicago.

Adam is the son of Alex and Vicky Rullo of St. Charles. He is a 1998 graduate of Marmion

Melani Beckner of Batavia and Anthony Croft of South Elgin are engaged to be married in May 2014.

Beckner is the daughter of

Gary Beckner of Batavia and Brenda Anderson of Bonita Springs, Fla. Croft is the son of Lee Croft and Susan Croft of South Elgin.

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Academy in Aurora and a 2002 graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind. He is employed as a futures trader in Chicago.

Milestones are published Friday in the Neighbors section of the Kane County Chronicle.

To submit a milestone, visit www.kcchronicle.com/ forms/submit_news and

select an announcement link.

For assistance with submissions or for more information, contact Kane County Chronicle features editor Kara Silva at 630-845-5233 or ksilva@shawmedia.com.

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Avalon exhibits virtues of a big sedan Heated front and rear leather seats, power rear sunshade, power slide and tilt moonroof and 11 speakers in the sound system indicates a luxury life on wheels.

There is also more standard fare of the luxury variety in this four-door, five-passenger, frontwheel-drive, full-size sedan, such as memory for settings of the driver’s seat and the heated exterior mirrors, plus pushbutton smart start, four power windows, navigation system, backup camera, high definition radio, puddle lights and rainsensing windshield wipers.

One might guess this car is from a luxury manufacturer.

Mercedes-Benz? BMW? Lexus?

Infiniti? Cadillac? Lincoln? Acura? Infiniti? Jaguar? Audi? The answer is “no” to all of them.

It is a Toyota. In this instance a Limited model of the 2013 Avalon. Priced in the same ballpark as luxury nameplates, the sticker on the window is $39,650.

That does not include pedestrian equipment, such as a first aid kit ($29) or carpets for the cabin floor and the trunk ($225).

Whether an Avalon is worth the price is up to the buyer and there were 29,556 of them in the United States in 2012. Not all Avalons are Limited models.

The three XLE models (standard, premium and touring) are priced from $30,990, $33,195 and $35,500, respectively. Hybrid models of the Premium XLE, Touring XLE and the Limited will cost an additional $4,000 to $6,000.

Avalon, Toyota’s flagship vehicle, always has been an exceptional car since the inaugural model year of 1995. With the passage of time, Avalon characteristics, such as the V6 engine, have been shared with the midsize Camry and the company’s entry-level sedan in the luxury market, the Lexus ES. Revised in recent years for more power and interior space, the full-sized Avalon is designed for people who – 20 and 30 years

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The 2013 Avalon is powered, as it has been in recent years, by a 3.5-liter, 268-horsepower V6 gasoline engine mated to a shiftable six-speed automatic transmission. A hybrid Avalon relies on a 200-horsepower four-cylinder, sharing power duties with a battery pack.

REVIEWS Jerry Kuyper ago – bought a Mercury Grand Marquis, Ford Crown Vic or Buick Roadmaster. Legroom has been a hallmark from that first production year and this 2013 edition is no different.

Legs can stretch out in front or the rear. Leg room is almost as ample in the rear as in the front, 39.2 inches and 42.1 inches, respectively. Rear seats also are heated. With reading lights and beverage holders available, that rear seat can make for a comfortable ride.

In for a week of test driving was a Limited model of the Avalon with all the amenities listed, plus plenty more that could be added to the list.

The 3.5-liter, 268-horsepower V6 engine can accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in 6.6 seconds. An “intelligent” system optimizes intake and exhaust valve timing to increase highspeed torque. This contributes to fuel economy. During the test week, the 3,568-pound sedan averaged 23.3 miles per gallon.

Regular unleaded fuel can be pumped into the 17-gallon tank.

The six-speed automatic transmission is shiftable, if that is the desire of the driver. Paddle shifters are behind the leatherwrapped tilt and telescoping steering wheel.

The Avalon Limited rides on P225 radial 18-inch tires which are mounted on twin five-spoke aluminum wheels. Under the carpeted floor of the 16-cubic-foot trunk is a temporary spare tire.

Brakes are 11.6-inch ventilated in front and 11-inch solid in

the rear.Suspension components include MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar and coil springs in front and dual link strut with stabilizer bar in the rear. The ride is soft but not squishy.

Toyota has refused to opt for a stiffer, race-car type suspension for this sedan. That type of suspension can be found in the sporty Lexus IS. Puddle lamps are provided so people getting in and out of the Avalon know where they are stepping.

Standard are triple zone climate controls with vents front and rear, air conditioning, three 12-volt outlets, cruise control, air filtration, JBL sound system with 11 speakers serving AMFM stereo radio, compact disc (changer for six) player, USB port, Bluetooth hands-free telephone hookup, and an iPod port.

Other niceties are lighted

vanity mirrors on visors, trip computer, grab handles, power outlets, coat hooks, clock and outside temperature display.

Safety features include front air bags, side air bags front and rear and overhead side curtains front and rear. Also there are knee airbags for driver and front-seat passenger, daytime running lamps, traction and stability controls and an antilock braking system with brake-force distribution.

During the test week, a supple engine, quiet cabin and a level ride made the Avalon an enjoyable experience.

Warranty coverage is three years or 36,000 miles, five years or 60,000 miles on the powertrain and 24-hour roadside assistance.

Several suggestions for future Avalons are in order. The rigid storage compartments in the front doors are not molded into a shape for a 12-ounce bottle of water.

This modification could be done easily. Also, the top of the dashboard is ridged from one side to the other. If there were a right-angle ridge to form a pocket, this would be ideal for coins, electronic devices or an iPass. Again, an easy and no-cost modification.

One might be tempted to compare a Lexus ES or Lexus IS with a Toyota Avalon, but the comparison breaks down.

Yes, a car from Toyota’s luxury division seems to be a better choice than one from the division that manufactures vehicles for ordinary consumers. But it is a comparison of apples and oranges.

The Avalon is a full-sized sedan. The ES and IS are midsized. This simply means the Avalon is a bigger car with more seating space, leg room and storage capacity than the siblings from Lexus. The Avalon is a big reason people do not have to pay for a luxury nameplate to own a full-sized luxury sedan.

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Cyd Charisse (1922-2008), actress/dancer; Lynn Redgrave (19432010), actress; Aidan Quinn (1959), actor; Freddie Prinze Jr. (1976), actor; James Van Der Beek (1977), actor.

– United Feature Syndicate

HOROSCOPE

By BERNICE BEDE OSOL Newspaper Enterprise Association TODAY – It looks like you will be taking on many additional responsibilities and duties in coming months. However, this isn’t likely to disturb you, because your focus will be on the rewards you’ll get for doing so.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Associates will be more inclined to accept your political or philosophical concepts if you don’t present them in a heavy-handed manner.

Keep things light and cheerful.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Difficult developments aren’t likely to intimidate you, and you’ll have no trouble handling them competently. Yet, surprisingly, you could get upset over something that should be fun.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Although your mate’s point of view may be on the somber side, you’ll see only the positive aspect of things. Try to help brighten his or her perspective as well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Even if you feel you deserve far better, try to be grateful for what you get. Do your best to keep your expectations within reasonable bounds.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Guard against inclinations to speculate in unfamiliar areas. It’s never a good day to gamble on things about which you know little or nothing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Although you’ll have a great deal of compassion for others, you aren’t likely to know how to express it.

At least you’ll know why your behavior is eliciting a negative response.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Do not expect to get more labor out of co-workers than you’re prepared to give yourself. If you want them to work hard, you’ll need to do the same.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Be generous with those who need it, but be careful not to be manipulated by someone who’s asking for something that he or she doesn’t deserve.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Putting forth maximum effort is admirable, but don’t be so determined to achieve your objective that you end up doing everything the hard way. That would only slow you down.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Usually, you’re fairly optimistic about most everything in life, but you could step out of character and be a defeatist. Don’t start playing this unproductive role.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Problems of all sorts, even social ones, cannot be resolved if you deny their existence.

Instead of burying them, put them under the sunshine where you can clearly deal with them.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Anybody who cannot help you attain your objective should not be involved in your endeavor.

All their contributions and input might do is stymie your efforts even further.

JEFFREY WESTHOFF’S GRADE: HHH

‘Oz’ a visually dynamic prequel to classic Disney has made major waves in the last few years buying up family friendly media properties, such as the Muppets, Marvel Comics and “Star Wars.” But the practice is not new.

Walt Disney himself procured an especially rich property in the 1950s when he scooped up the film rights to most of L. Frank Baum’s Oz novels. So, it is something of a surprise that “Oz the Great and Powerful,” directed by Sam Raimi and starring James Franco in the title role, is only the studio’s second attempt in 60 years to capitalize on those rights (third if you count the made-forTV “The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz”).

Any attempt to make an Oz movie automatically falls into the shadow of “The Wizard of Oz,” the 1939 musical starring Judy Garland that is one of the few movies nearly everyone has seen.

Collective memories of that beloved classic obliterated Disney’s first attempt to revisit the magic land, 1985’s “Return to Oz,” released a full 30 years after Disney acquired the Oz rights. Audiences expected a merry sequel, but no one was singing about rainbows in the bleak fantasy far more faithful to Baum’s work than the MGM film.

This time, Disney isn’t taking chances with risky reinterpretation (don’t look for the bold political take of “Wicked,” the book and musical that covers much of the same Oz history).

“Oz: The Great and Powerful” has been mounted as a reverent prequel to the 1939 film.

It follows the same pattern, opening with a black and white sequence set in Kansas and changing to color when the wizard arrives in Oz. A few actors introduced in Kansas reemerge as enchanted creatures in Oz. Raimi goes all in for film nostalgia during the opening. Not only do we see Kansas in monochrome, Raimi frames it within the square Academy ratio that was the standard screen size in 1939 (“The Artist” also was filmed in Academy ratio). The screen expands once the wizard is blown out of Kansas, so Oz is both more colorful than our world and wider.

Franco’s character, a two-bit magician in a three-bit traveling carnival, presciently bills himself as Oz the Great and Powerful even before he visits the magical land. His stage name is a short-

REVIEWS Jeffrey Westhoff

Disney image

Disney’s “Oz: The Great and Powerful” is a prequel to the 1939 musical “The Wizard of Oz.” ening of his real name, Oscar. Vain and frustrated with his career, Oscar says, “I don’t want to be a good man, I want to be a great one.” So now we know the moral lesson he must learn.

Oscar is also a Casanova who doesn’t hide his indiscretions well. When a jealous husband comes after him, Oscar escapes in the carnival’s hot air balloon, not noticing the tornado forming in the distance.

Quicker than you can say, “Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!” Oscar is in Oz. Almost immediately, he learns of a prophecy that a great wizard who shares the kingdom’s name will be crowned king once he vanquishes the wicked witch. Oscar loves the idea of being king, especially when he sees Emerald City’s vast treasure room, but he’s not thrilled about fighting a witch. The fake wizard knows a handful of flash powder is no match for real magic.

Oscar encounters three witches, Theodora the winsome (Mila Kunis), Evanora the scheming (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda the good (Michelle Williams). The script, credited to Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire, plays guessing games as to which witch is the wicked witch, but the studio’s publicity department has done a lousy job of keeping the secret.

Reversing Dorothy’s route, the would-be wizard follows the Yellow Brick Road from the Emerald City to Munchkinland. He acquires two companions along the way, a flying monkey named Finley (voiced by Zach Braff) and the doll-like China Girl (voiced by Joey King).

Both are CGI characters, and they are of Gollum quality, believably sharing the same physical space as Franco and conveying emotion better than some of their human co-stars. China Girl is an uncanny creation who looks and moves exactly like a china doll brought to life.

The first half of “Oz the Great and Powerful” is filled with sweetness and wonder. Knowing winks to the 1939 film are plentiful. A cowardly lion, perhaps the cowardly lion, appears. When Oscar first sees the Emerald City, he says, “It’s a good thing green is my favorite color.”

He wonders why a flying monkey would be dressed like a bellhop.

Finley and China Girl contribute considerable enchantment to the film’s first half. They are engaging characters, the feisty doll and the timid monkey, with amusing dialogue. They play well against Franco’s greed and opportunism.

Once the group arrives in Munchkinland, the story shifts to the war of the witches. A wave of new, less interesting supporting characters is introduced, leaving China Girl and Finley less to do and say. Their voices are missed.

Like so many films dependent on CGI, “Oz” becomes all about action, spectacle and special effects. Given Raimi’s bravura visual dynamism, the spectacle and effects are dazzling, and “Oz” joins the handful of live-action movies worth seeing in 3-D. Raimi’s prequel is a beautiful diversion, a colorful and clever homage to perhaps the most loved film of all time.

But for all the technical wizardry that goes into it, “Oz the Great and Powerful” does not live up to its adjectives.

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips ated, you feel helpless.

Not knowing whether psychological counseling is available for prisoners in your jail – or how effective it is if it’s offered at all – I’m recommending you discuss this with a chaplain.

Dear Abby: I am the mother of a “yours, mine and ours” family. Between us, my husband and I have six children. I have been “Mom” for his three children since the oldest was 6. Fifteen years have passed, and I raised all of them as my own. Because the stress of such a large family has taken its toll at times, I have said I couldn’t wait until everyone was 18 and out of the house.

Three of the children are on their own now and three remain. The youngest is 14. I recently took my 18-year-old son to the Air Force recruiter to take his entrance test and as I watched him walk into the

building, I started to cry. I realized I don’t really want them to go away.

I have been a parent since I was 17, and now – at 40 – I’m having a hard time imagining life without them. How can I get past the fear of not being needed or wanted anymore? – Almost Empty-Nested in Vermont Dear Almost Empty-Nested: Instead of allowing fear or anxiety to drag you down, look at the bright side. Your nest will be full for four more years – and if there is something about yourself that you see that YOU don’t like, there is plenty of time to do something about it.

You are more than “just” a mother. Because your responsibilities as a parent have lightened, use the time to broaden your horizons and develop some mutual interests with your husband that you couldn’t before. Sometimes we can be our own harshest critics – so be a little kinder to yourself and consider what I have said. It is heartfelt.

• Write Dear Abby at www. dearabby.com.

Writer’s cramp is minor malady without specific cause Dear Doctor K: These days I mostly type. But when I write, my hand cramps up within minutes.

Is there anything I can do?

Dear Reader: I do most of my “writing” on my computer, too.

Whether I’m writing a column, updating a colleague or catching up with a friend, I’m more likely to reach for a keyboard than a pen.

But, like you, on the occasions when I do write in longhand, my hand sometimes misbehaves.

It doesn’t become painful – the handwriting just is less legible.

(And, for most of my career, unlike in the case with some of my colleagues, you could read this doctor’s handwriting.)

With writer’s cramp, the muscles of your fingers, hand or forearm cramp or spasm during writing. Why does this happen?

The precise reasons are uncertain, but it is possible that insufficient nerve signals from your hand into your spinal cord and brain lead to an inadequate “relaxation signal” from your brain to your hand.

You may notice that the more you try to write, the worse the cramping gets. Your hand may even jerk involuntarily. That happens to me.

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff Most cases of writer’s cramp have no identifiable cause. But in rare cases, writer’s cramp may result from disc disease in the neck, certain drugs (such as lithium), or brain disease (including stroke or tumors).

A common but mistaken belief is that muscle cramps are caused by abnormal potassium, sodium or calcium. That may be true on occasion, but not usually. Still, I’ve known some patients who report that eating more potassium – in the form of a banana or glass of orange juice each day – led to improved handwriting.

There’s no real treatment for writer’s cramp, but there are a few things you can try: • Use a keyboard more often.

If you don’t like typing, speech recognition software on computers and tablets works well. And I see lots of people who used to take notes in longhand during meetings now typing notes into their tablets and laptop computers.

• Sometimes using a pen or pencil with a larger grip improves the situation.

• Don’t concentrate harder on your handwriting: This can make your hand muscles tense up even more. Instead, try to really relax your hand as you write. That helps me.

• More formal relaxation techniques, hypnosis and biofeedback may be helpful for some people.

• With your doctor’s supervision you may try certain medications. These include trihexyphenidyl (Artane), propranolol (Inderal, others) or botulinum toxin (Botox) injections. They seem to help some people, although there are not many good studies of this treatment.

Writer’s cramp can be irritating. It’s one of those minor maladies that tend to creep up on us as we get older. On rare occasions it can be a sign of an underlying and serious neurological condition.

But almost always it’s just an aggravation, not a serious problem.

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

Dr. Wallace: My boyfriend is the type of guy every girl would love.

He is handsome, intelligent, sensitive, kind and very honest. He also has a great sense of humor. Jordan and I are both high school seniors and we have been going together for more than two months. At school we’re considered the perfect couple. I’m the happiest girl in Florida when I’m with Jordan, and I love him very much.

Jordan comes from a troubled home. His parents are divorced, and he lives with an older sister and his mother.

His older sister is not married and never has been, but she has two children. His father is an alcoholic and can’t seem to keep a job.

Jordan and I have discussed his home life.

He loves his family, but he knows he is not responsible for their lifestyles.

My mother is very upset that I’m dating Jordan because “he is a part of a very unstable home.” Mom is very status-minded and is always worrying about what her friends will say.

Any tips to help change Mom’s mind will be appreciated. She feels that a child learns from his family and that Jordan has learned the wrong things from his. – Nameless, Naples, Fla. P.S. My dad likes him because he is a good basketball player.

Dear Nameless: Prejudging is a common human flaw, and the only known antidote for it is truth. Arguing with Mom won’t change her mind. She’ll only alter her assessment of Jordan by getting to know him. The more she sees him in action, the better she will be able to judge him for his true character. Invite

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace Jordan to spend time at your house and invite Mom and Dad to go to one of his basketball games and out for a snack afterwards. It may take time, but eventually she’ll realize that Jordan is a winner and her daughter is fortunate to have him for a boyfriend.

Dr. Wallace: My boyfriend and I got carried away a few nights ago.

We didn’t really have sex, but we came close.

I’m still a virgin, and I intend to stay that way until I marry. The morning after that date, I woke up staring at four large purple hickeys. I was traumatized when I saw them. Count Dracula couldn’t have caused more damage to my neck and I know my parents would flip out if they saw my neck.

Now my problem is that I only have three turtleneck sweaters, and I have to wear one of them every day, rotating them so no one will notice. What I need to know is how long will it take for them to disappear? I hope it won’t take long because spring is on the way and my turtlenecks are all wool. – Nameless, St. Paul, Minn.

Dear Nameless: Hickeys are caused by the rupture of blood vessels.

It’s like having a cut under the skin. The hickey starts to fade in about a week, turns yellowish in about two weeks, and usually disappears by the end of the third week.

You’re fortunate to have three turtleneck sweaters!

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

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Dear Abby: I am in a county jail for parole violation. I am an addict, which is why I’m in this not-so-welcoming environment.

I accept full responsibility for being here because ultimately it was my actions that guaranteed me confinement in jail.

I have been struck with some not-so-good news while here. On a recent visit with my parents I learned my mother, who suffers from a variety of health problems, can no longer work. My father, who must work to cover the cost of her medical care, has been diagnosed with liver cancer.

I don’t feel like I have come to terms with my father’s illness. Although I know what is eventually to come, I have yet to feel any emotion, good or bad. Am I repressing my emotions? – Just Another Inmate in Pennsylvania Dear Just: All people do not react to bad news in the same way – crying, screaming or lashing out. Some go numb for a period of time, until they are ready to process their emotions.

Part of your problem may be that because you’re incarcer-

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Robert Frost, a winner of four Pulitzer Prizes for poetry, said, “Two roads diverged in a wood and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.”

In today’s deal, there are two roads that the declarer might take – and many players would not even see one of them, ending up down one in their contract.

South is in three no-trump. West leads the spade three. What are the two roads, which should declarer choose, and why?

South starts with seven top tricks: two spades, three diamonds and two clubs. Assuming he can collect five diamond tricks, he will be home. If that suit is breaking 2-2 or 3-1, it does not matter what he does. So, he should consider a 4-0 split.

Getting that far, some declarers, after winning the first trick, say, on the board, would immediately cash the diamond king.

Here, they would then fail and complain about their bad luck.

However, there is a second way to play diamonds successfully, when West has jack-fourth.

South can cash his ace first, then twice lead through West to pick up his nine and jack. But why should declarer play West for the diamonds rather than East?

The signpost is West’s opening lead. Assuming it was an honest fourth-highest, West began with exactly four spades. (He led the three and South holds the two.)

If West is also void in diamonds, he would have at least five cards in clubs or hearts and presumably would have led that suit, not spades.

Use one piece of evidence to help with another.

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Legal Secretary Position available in a busy family law firm practicing in Kane and McHenry counties.

Applying candidates preferred to have previous experience in litigation/family law. Immediate full-time position with competitive salary.

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be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

CAR, TRUCK, SUV,

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BOOKKEEPING POSITION Property insurance company is seeking a PT Bookkeeper (24hrs. per week) for its Geneva office. Bookkeeping bkrnd is required and knowledge of property insurance is a plus. We offer a competitive salary and pleasant work environment.

Email resume to: kanecountymutual@aol.com or fax: 630-232-0760

3 Floors of Household Items in Great Condition!

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PUBLIC NOTICE

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other that a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605-9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACPlaintiff, CORDANCE WITH SECTION 15v.

1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGERARD A. GIUDICE, NICOLINA GAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. GIUDICE, HERITAGE OAKS OWNER'S ASSOCIATION OF ST. For information, contact the CHARLES, UNKNOWN OWNERS Plaintiff's attorney: Peter Vucha, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, ROESER & VUCHA, LLC, 920 Davis Defendants.

Road, Suite 100, Elgin, IL 60123, 847-888-1820.

12 CH 1414 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Peter Vucha Roeser & Vucha, LLC PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given 920 Davis Road that pursuant to a Judgment of Suite 100 Foreclosure entered in the above Elgin, IL 60123 entitled cause on October 16, 847-888-1820 2012, the Sheriff will on April 11, 2013 at the hour of 1:00 p.m., in (Published in the Kane County room 150, at the Kane County Chronicle, March 8, 15 & 22, Courthouse, 100 S. Third Street, 2013.)

Geneva, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following dePUBLIC NOTICE scribed mortgaged real estate: "THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO Commonly known as: 38W175 COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY HENDRICKSON ROAD, ST. INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE CHARLES, IL 60175 USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" W12-2167 P.I.N. # 09-07-228-004 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Sale terms: 10% down of the KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS highest bid by certified funds at the COUNTY DEPARTMENT, close of the auction. The balance, CHANCERY DIVISION in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The sub- Bank of America, N.A.; Plaintiff, ject property is subject to general VS. real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied Laura A. Buyka; Gabriel Gironda; against said real estate and is of- Illinois Department of Revenue; Defendants. fered for sale without any represen12 CH 2047 tation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE and in "AS IS" condition. The sale MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE is further subject to confirmation by NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the court. pursuant to a judgment heretofore If the sale is set aside for any rea- entered by the said court occurred son, the Purchaser at the sale shall in the above entitled cause, Patrick

B. Perez, Sheriff of Kane, Illinois, will on April 4, 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 of Kane, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 1226 Riverwood Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102 PIN: 03-03-233-024 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 W122167. 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 W12-2167 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I510849 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, February 22, March 1 & 8, 2013.)

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NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, TOWNSHIP OF ST. CHARLES, IN KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

COUNTRY VIEW APARTMENTS Batavia TH, $1250/month plus util1 & 2 bd apts available. $550- ities. 2 BR, 2.5 Bath, 1 car gar, FP $625 Clean Quiet country setting, 630-408-6402 close to downtown Genoa. Lots of ST. CHARLES NICE 2BR TH updates. Call 815-784-4606 1.5BA, fresh paint, new carpet.

Basement with W/D, 2 car garage.

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BATAVIA 1 BR starting at $760 2 BR starting at $950 3 BR TH starting at $1255

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Cortland Estates $99 1st Month's Rent 3 BR Apartments Dishwasher On-Site Laundry Facility Playground Washer & Dryer Connection Sparkling Pool 230 McMillan Court Cortland, IL 60112

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A/C, D/W, disposal, microwave, blinds, patios, clubhouse, pool.

Garages available, small pets OK.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

ST. CHARLES ~ MEN ONLY Free utils., incl cable & internet FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK (except phone). $120/week.

Plaintiff, 630-370-2823 or 630-377-2823 v.

GERARD A. GIUDICE, NICOLINA GIUDICE, HERITAGE OAKS OWNER'S ASSOCIATION OF ST. CHARLES, UNKNOWN OWNERS Riviera Maya Mexico. The Grand AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Mayan Palace. 7 Days: 3/22/13Defendants.

3/29/13. 1285 sq ft Grand Suite Condo. Sleeps 6. $500.

12 CH 1414 Call Bruce 630-878-8279 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Lrg 1BR $769, Lrg 2BR from $829/mo. Incl heat, water, cooking gas, Appliances & laundry.

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W/D in unit, all utilities and cable included. No pets, no smoking. $1150/mo + sec. 630-232-7535

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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 16, 2012, the Sheriff will on April 11, 2013 at the hour of 1:00 p.m., in room 150, at the Kane County Courthouse, 100 S. Third Street, Geneva, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT 19 IN HERITAGE OAKS SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST AND THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SEC

Kane County Chronicle / kcchronicle.com file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other that a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Commonly known as: 38W175 Condominium Property Act, 765 HENDRICKSON ROAD, ST. ILCS 605-9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

CHARLES, IL 60175 IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE P.I.N. # 09-07-228-004 RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION Sale terms: 10% down of the FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN highest bid by certified funds at the ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACclose of the auction. The balance, CORDANCE WITH SECTION 15in certified funds, is due within 1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTtwenty-four (24) hours. The sub- GAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. ject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assess- For information, contact the ments, or special taxes levied Plaintiff's attorney: Peter Vucha, against said real estate and is of- ROESER & VUCHA, LLC, 920 Davis fered for sale without any represen- Road, Suite 100, Elgin, IL 60123, tation as to quality or quantity of ti- 847-888-1820. tle and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale Peter Vucha is further subject to confirmation by Roeser & Vucha, LLC 920 Davis Road the court.

Suite 100 If the sale is set aside for any rea- Elgin, IL 60123 son, the Purchaser at the sale shall 847-888-1820 be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall (Published in the Kane County have no further recourse against Chronicle, March 8, 15 & 22, Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the 2013.)

Mortgagee's attorney.

Plaintiff,

VS. Laura A. Buyka; Gabriel Gironda; Illinois Department of Revenue; Defendants.

12 CH 2047 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 April 4, 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 bidde fo sh all and singular

pub highe bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Kane, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: LOT 37 IN RIVERWOOD ESTATES, UNIT NO. 2, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 79, IN RIVERWOOS ESTATES UNIT NO. 1 IN THE VILLAGE OF ALGONQUIN, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 1226 Riverwood Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102 PIN: 03-03-233-024 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Gr 33 W. Mo St., Suit

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Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will re"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO ceive a Certificate of Sale that will COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY entitle the purchaser to a deed to INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE the real estate after confirmation of USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" sale.

W12-2167 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE The property will NOT be open for 16TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT inspection and plaintiff makes no KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS representation as to the condition of COUNTY DEPARTMENT, the property. Prospective bidders CHANCERY DIVISION are admonished to check the court Bank of America, N.A.; file to ify all info ation.

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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 W122167. 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 W12-2167 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I510849 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, February 22, March 1 & 8, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE 1#06180405 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 16th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN DELORES SODERQUIST, Deceased.

General No. 13 P 102 NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS, CREDITORS, AND INTERESTED PARTIES 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of HELEN DELORES SODERQUIST, who died on January 8, 2013, a resident of St. Charles, Kane County, Illinois.

2. The Executor for the estate is DAWN SODERQUIST OKANO. 3. The attorney for the estate is: James D. Skaar, Law Office of James D. Skaar, 220 South Third Street, Geneva, IL 60134.

4. On February 25, 2013, an Order Admitting the Will of HELEN DELORES SODERQUIST dated March 23, 1994, to Probate and Appointing the Executor was entered by the court.

5. Within 42 days after the effective date of the Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a Petition with the court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony of witnesses to the Will in open Court, or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21).

6. Within six months after the effective date of the Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a Petition with the court to contest the validity of the Will as provided under Section 8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1).

7. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 10, 2013. Any Claim not filed within that period is barred. Claims may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 540 South Randall Road, St. Charles, Illinois. Copies of any Claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the attorney of the estate at the address given above within ten days after it has been filed.

8. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent administration by filing a Petition to Terminate Independent Administration under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4). /s/ James D. Skaar Counsel for Executor

James D. Skaar (#06180405) Law Office of James D. Skaar 220 South Third Street Geneva, IL 60134 (630) 232-6000 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, March 1, 8 & 15, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE Invitation to Bid 2013 Diffuser Membrane Replacement City of Batavia, IL Separate sealed bids will be received by the City of Batavia (herein called Owner) at the Department of Public Works until 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 2013, and then publicly opened and read aloud immediately afterwards in the Public Works Offices.

This project includes the replacement of aeration diffuser membranes on multiple treatment tanks at the City of Batavia Main Wastewater Treatment Plant. Contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment and labor.

Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to the City of Batavia, Department of Public Works and shall be labeled "Bid for City of Batavia 2013 Diffuser Membrane Replacement". The envelope should bear on the outside the name and address of the Bidder. If mailed, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the City of Batavia, De-

ty partment of Public Works, 200 North Raddant Road, Batavia, IL 60510.

Bids must be made on the required bid form. All blank spaces for bid prices must be filled in, in ink or typewritten, and the bid form must be fully completed and executed when submitted.

The Contract Documents may be inspected and purchased at the following locations: Trotter and Associates, Inc., 40W201 Wasco Road Suite D, St. Charles, IL 60175, Phone 630-587-0470 Copies of the contract documents may be purchased for $100.00.

Payment for contract documents is non-refundable and shall be made payable to Trotter and Associates, Inc., in the form of check or money order. No partial sets of specifications or drawings will be issued.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond, bank draft, cashier's check or certified check payable to the order of City of Batavia, in an amount of ten percent (10%) of the Bid Price as a guaranty that Bidder will execute the contract if it be awarded in conformity with the bid form.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 27 2013, at the City of Batavia Wastewater Treatment Facility, 400 South Shumway Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510.

Successful Bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds on forms provided in the Specifications and Contract Documents, each in an amount equal to 100 percent of the con-

PUBLIC NOTICE This notice is to advise citizens of their opportunity to review and comment on the Kane-Elgin Consortium's Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan for 2013. The plan contains proposed projects and activities to be undertaken during Program Year 2013 (6/1/2013 - 5/31/2014) with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds provided by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. Copies of the plan are available for review at the Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment (719 South Batavia Avenue, Geneva), Elgin City Hall (150 Dexter Court, Elgin), and Kane County's website at www.countyofkane.org/Pages/ocr.aspx . Those wishing to submit written comments must do so by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2013. Comments may be sent to Scott Berger at the Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment, 719 South Batavia Avenue, Geneva, Illinois, 60134. For more information, please call 630-208-5351.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 1. Homeownership Education/Counseling $25,000 2. Owner-Occupied Housing Rehab. Program $333,000 3. 2013 Resurfacing/Sidewalk Project (Carpentersville) $141,130 4. North 15th Street Reconstruction Phase 2 (St. Charles) $100,000 5. Sidewalk Project (Batavia) $170,000 6. Civic Center Wheelchair Lift (Maple Park) $20,000 7. Lazarus House Emergency Shelter $38,160 8. PADS of Elgin Emergency Shelter $27,000 9. PADS Emergency Shelter (Aurora) $30,240 10. Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) $21,800 11. Program Administration/Planning $189,835 TOTAL $1,096,165 HOME PROGRAM 1.Owner-Occupied Housing Rehab. Program 2.First Time Homebuyer Program 3. Foreclosure Redevelopment Program 3.Administration TOTAL

$81,225 $187,500 $456,227 $55,083 $780,035

NOTICE OF INTENT TO INCUR PRE-AWARD COSTS The public is hereby notified that Kane County and/or its subrecipients may incur costs associated with the CDBG activities identified above and described in the county's Action Plan for Program Year 2013 prior to the effective date of a grant agreement with HUD. Citizens are advised that such pre-award costs will have no affect on future grants, and will be in compliance with the regulations that govern the CDBG Program (24 CFR Part 570) and the Environmental Review Procedures stated in 24 CFR Part 58. The total amount of any pre-award costs incurred will not exceed $300,000 or 25% of the amount of the county's anticipated 2013 allocation of CDBG funds. Questions should be directed to Scott Berger at the aforementioned phone number.

Christopher J. Lauzen, Chairman Kane County Board (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, March 8, 2013.)

qual pe tract price.

Prevailing Wage Rates as defined by the Illinois Department of Labor for Kane County shall apply to this contract. Rates can be obtained on line at www.state.il.us/agency/idol/rates/ra tes.htm Owner expressly reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept the one which appears to be in the best interest of Owner. Owner expressly reserves the right to waive any informalities or technical irregularities in bid, if to do so is in the best interest of Owner.

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle, March, 8, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE Invitation to Bid 2013 Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements City of Batavia, IL Separate sealed bids will be received by the City of Batavia (herein called Owner) at the Department of Public Works until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 2013 and then publicly opened and read aloud immediately afterwards in the Public Works Offices.

This project includes the rehabilitation of the existing Island Avenue Lift Station (located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant) including removal of existing pumps, piping, control panels and appurtenances and replacement with new equipment, rehabilitation of the existing plant drain pump station, including removal of concrete fillets, existing pumps, piping, control panels and appurtenances and replacement with new equipment, addition of a new electric water heater and associated piping and electrical work, replacement of certain primary clarifier equipment including chains, scrapers, shafts, bearings, drive units, weir trough assemblies, replacement of certain valves and equipment within the anaerobic digester operations building and digester covers as well as certain repairs, rehabilitation of an existing concrete block structure including replacement of deteriorated masonry, construction of a new trussed roof, painting, and other work as indicated on the plans and described within the specifications.

sp Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to the City of Batavia, Department of Public Works and shall be labeled "Bid for City of Batavia Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements".

The envelope should bear on the outside the name and address of the Bidder. If mailed, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the City of Batavia, Department of Public Works, 200 North Raddant Road, Batavia, IL 60510.

Bids must be made on the required bid form. All blank spaces for bid prices must be filled in, in ink or typewritten, and the bid form must be fully completed and executed when submitted.

The Contract Documents may be inspected and purchased at the following locations: Trotter and Associates, Inc., 40W201 Wasco Road Suite D, St. Charles, IL 60175, Phone 630-587-0470 Copies of the contract documents may be purchased for $100.00.

Payment for contract documents is non-refundable and shall be made payable to Trotter and Associates, Inc., in the form of check or money order. No partial sets of specifications or drawings will be issued.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond, bank draft, cashier's check or certified check payable to the order of City of Batavia, in an amount of ten percent (10%) of the Bid Price as a guaranty that Bidder will execute the contract if it be awarded in conformity with the bid form.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 26 at the City of Batavia Wastewater Treatment Facility, 400 South Shumway Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510.

Successful Bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds on forms provided in the Specifications and Contract Documents, each in an amount equal to 100 percent of the contract price.

Prevailing Wage Rates as defined by the Illinois Department of Labor for Kane County shall apply to this contract. Rates can be obtained on line at www.state.il.us/agency/idol/rates/ra tes.htm Owner expressly reserves the right

Friday, March 8, 2013 • Page 35 exp ly ght to reject any or all bids or to accept the one which appears to be in the best interest of Owner. Owner expressly reserves the right to waive any informalities or technical irregularities in bid, if to do so is in the best interest of Owner.

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PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle, March 8, 15 & 22, Public Notice is hereby given 2013.) that on February 27, 2013 a certifi(Published in the Kane County cate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, IlliChronicle, March, 8, 2013.) nois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the GORDON TRUCKING CDL-A business known as LAW OFFICE OF Drivers Needed! Up to $4,000 PUBLIC NOTICE EDWARD A PERRY JR located at SIGN ON BONUS! Home Weekly 527 Illinois Ave, St Charles, IL Available! Benefits, 401k, EOE, No 60174.

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(Published in the Kane County Chronicle, March 8, 15 & 22, Public Notice is hereby given that on February 28, 2013 a certifi2013.) cate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, IlliPUBLIC NOTICE nois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, ASSUMED NAME conducting and transacting the PUBLICATION NOTICE business known as UNCLE DUFF Public Notice is hereby given AND DAVE'S LAWN SERVICE lothat on February 21, 2013 a certifi- cated at 215 Hill Avenue, North cate was filed in the office of the Aurora, IL 60542.

County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and Dated: February 28, 2013. addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as HANDYMANWORKS located at 1474 Carlson Court, North Aurora, IL 60542.

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