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Election Central has candidate info The consolidated election is less than a month away, and those looking to study the candidates can get copious information by visiting the Kane County Chronicle’s Election Central website, www.kcchronicle.com/election.

Election Central includes information about city, village, township, school board, library board, park board and other races.

The site features dozens of candidate bios and their responses to questions about local issues. Stories about individual races and forum coverage can be found on the site, as well.

VIEWS Kathy Gresey In addition to checking out Election Central in advance of the April 9 election, readers are invited to submit letters to the editor about the candidates.

Letters must be no longer than 400 words and need to include the letter writer’s full name, home address and a contact telephone number. They can be emailed to letters@kcchronicle. com, faxed to 630-444-1641 or snail mailed to Kane County

Chronicle, 333 N. Randall Road, Suite 2, St. Charles. IL 60174.

••• This week, the Kane County Chronicle launched its new Planit Kane website and related entertainment section.

In addition to shopping deals and a calendar full of fun activities, the revamped Planit Kane website, www. planitkane.com, now features more entertainment stories and information.

Looking to take your family, friends or significant other out on St. Patrick’s Day? Planitkane.com has lots of information about

events taking place in Kane County.

The site also includes details about local dining, music, theater and art events.

On Thursdays, you’ll find entertainment news in the print edition of the newspaper in the Planit Kane section.

Those who want to share their entertainment news are invited to contact us any time at planitkanenews@ shawmedia.com.

• Kathy Gresey is editor of the Kane County Chronicle. Contact her at kgresey@ shawmedia.com or 630-8455368.

8LOCAL BRIEFS Peaceful Parlour plans class on spring detox bath GENEVA – Peaceful Parlour has planned a class on creating a scented spring detox bath.

The workshop is from 9 to 10 a.m. May 4 at 212 S. Third St., Geneva. There will be some easy, inexpensive tips on how to increase the therapeutic properties of your bath. RSVP is required. The cost is $20 a person. To RSVP, call 630-2326300 or visit www.PeacefulParlour.com.

Geneva Park District to offer counselor training GENEVA – In conjunction with its youth summer camps, the Geneva Park District will offer a counselor in training program for teens ages 13 to 16. The hands-on leadership program begins with training June 6 and 7 before summer camp sessions begin June 10. Mandatory training costs $50 for residents and $70 for nonresidents.

Each three-week session costs $110 for residents and $130 for nonresidents.

To apply, applicants must fill out an application form available at Sunset Community Center or online at www. genevaparks.org. Completed applications can be submitted in person or by mail to Sunset Community Center, 710 West-

ern Ave., Geneva. For information, call 630-232-4542.

Blood sugar screenings set at The Salvation Army ST. CHARLES – Free blood sugar and blood pressure screenings will be available from 9 to 11:30 a.m. April 5 at The Salvation Army, 1710 S. Seventh Ave. The service is open to all and sponsored by Meridian Home Health Care. Call Cathy Winters at 630-377-2769, ext. 210, for information.

The Salvation Army to hold free computer classes ST. CHARLES – The Salvation Army, 1710 S. Seventh Ave., will offer free computer classes beginning the week of April 8.

The class is available to seniors, those of low income and to the unemployed and underemployed. Classes meet for two hours a week for six weeks.

Classes are free, but registration is required. Call Cathy Winters at 630-377-2769, ext.

210, for information.

Free neck, spine screens at The Salvation Army ST. CHARLES – Free neck and spine screenings will be available from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at The Salvation Army, 1710 S. Seventh Ave. The service

is open to all. Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Call Cathy Winters at 630-377-2769, ext. 210, for information.

Crafters may apply for STC arts and crafts show ST. CHARLES – Crafters are welcome to apply for a spot at the eighth annual arts and crafts show Oct. 19 at St. Charles Episcopal Church, 994 N. Fifth Ave., (Route 25), St. Charles.

Managers of the juried show are seeking exhibitors of handmade items, including jewelry, autumn and Christmas holiday decorations, handmade garden items, fashion items, baby items, children’s clothes and toys. The building is handicapped accessible.

Information for exhibitors can be found by emailing canadafay@clear.net, calling 630-497-8799 or visiting www. stcharlesepiscopal.org.

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FACE TIME WITH SHARON SUTTON

Where did you grow up? Downers Grove Who would play you in the movie of your life? Barbara Stanwyck First job? A waitress As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? I always wanted to be a teacher, and I became a teacher.

A book you’d recommend? “Behind the Beautiful Forevers” by Katherine Boo Favorite charity? Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice in Geneva Do you play an instrument? Piano Hobbies? Birding, native gardening, reading, hiking, traveling, cooking What is an interesting factoid about yourself? I once co-chaired a U.S. congressional campaign in my early years – in my 20s – for Stanley Beetham, a Democrat running in this very Republican area. He did not win.

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‘West Side Story’ at Kaneland High School WHAT: Tickets are available to “West Side Story” this weekend.

WHEN: The show takes place at 7 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Kaneland High School auditorium at 47W326 Keslinger Road, Maple Park COST: Tickets for adults cost $10, and tickets for children cost $5. A family pass is available for $25. Kaneland students and staff are admitted free with an identification card.

INFO: For information, visit www.kaneland.org.

Easter Egg Hunt in Batavia WHAT: The Batavia Park District has planned its annual Easter Egg Hunt next weekend. Staff will divide kids into age groups at 9:45 a.m. Families are encouraged to come early to take a photo with the Easter Bunny. Participants are asked to bring a nonperishable food item or paper product to be donated to the Batavia Food Pantry. The Easter Egg Hunt is a free event and will be held rain or shine. Also, dogs

can hunt for treat-filled eggs at noon at the Bark Park at West Main Community Park at the second annual Doggie Easter Egg Hunt. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., but owners are invited to come early to browse a variety of pet-friendly booths. Dogs must be leashed, and only two handlers will be allowed a dog during the egg hunt.

WHEN: 10 a.m. March 23 WHERE: West Main Community Park, 40W101 W. Main St., Batavia COST: The cost is $10 a dog, and 50 percent of the proceeds benefit Anderson Animal Shelter.

INFO: For information or to register for the Doggie Easter Egg Hunt, call 630-879-5235 or visit www.bataviaparks.org.

Waterline Writers at Water Street Studios WHAT: A Waterline Writers event is set for this weekend. The lineup includes Don Bingle, Patrick Shannon and Julie Wachowski.

Waterline also will host 2013 Louder Than A Bomb poets Rapheal Mathis, Caitlin Arquinas

and Esmeralda Castelan, recent winners of the west suburban poetry regionals, Slammin’ the Sun Down.

WHEN: 7 p.m. Sunday WHERE: 160 S. Water St., Batavia INFO: For information, visit www.waterlinewriters.org.

Two Guys and Free Spaghetti in St. Charles WHAT: Two Guys and Free Spaghetti will provide a homemade spaghetti and meatballs dinner with beverage, salad, garlic bread and homemade dessert to anyone who attends the event. Carryout is available, and the building is handicapped accessible.

WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m. March 24 WHERE: St. Charles Episcopal Church, 994 N. Fifth Ave., (Route 25) in St. Charles INFO: For information, call Joe at 630-8906586.

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YESTERDAY’S WEB POLL RESULTS

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GETTING STARTED | Kane County Chronicle / KCChronicle.com

Elgin resident Sharon Sutton, 66, was going to the Kane County Audubon monthly meeting at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles when she answered nine questions for the Kane County Chronicle’s Brenda Schory.

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These birds have the right tools for the job VIEWS Pam Otto Any handyman will tell you that having the right tools will make a job go a heck of a lot easier.

Birds, I’ll bet, would say the same thing.

A hawk’s beak is wonderfully adapted to eating meat; a hummingbird’s long, slender bill is exactly what’s needed for sipping nectar – and plucking tiny insects. Finches are primarily seedeaters, as indicated by their heavy, crunching-style beaks.

And then there are crossbills.

At first glance, these birds would appear to be adapted only to starving themselves.

Their bills literally cross, as if malformed. But this apparent disadvantage, it turns out, is exactly what the species need to survive.

Crossbills are arboreal finches, closely related to redpolls, that make their homes in conifers – evergreens such as spruce, pine and fir. The birds nest and nosh in these trees, plucking seeds from cones with reckless abandon.

Now, I don’t know about you, but I’ve tried on numerous occasions to extract seeds from the cones of spruce, pine and fir. It’s a tedious process, poking inside those tiny crevices between the cone’s scales.

Success, I’ve found, is not always guaranteed.

Clumsy fingers most certainly are not the right tool for this delicate job. But the crossbills’ crossed bills are perfect.

Because they don’t meet in a point the way conventional bird mandibles do, the two

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White-winged crossbills visited the feeder of Margaret Siessenbuettel of Wasco this week. Visitors from the north, crossbills are finches that are either right or left “handed.” halves of the crossbill’s bill work like pry bars to help the bird gain access to the seeds.

Pushing its slightly opened bill in underneath the scale of a cone, the bird then bites down, causing the distance between the bill tips to widen.

This action pushes the scale away from the cone and lets the bird’s nimble tongue slip out and snag a seed, which is readily munched.

People who live in areas where crossbills are common say they often hear the birds before seeing them because of all the crunching going on.

So tied are crossbills to their food sources that they will forgo returning to a breeding territory each year, in favor of reproducing wherever they find food – cones – most plentiful. This tendency also means that breeding can occur year-round, whenever a female finds food in sufficient quanti-

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ties to support egg production and the raising of young.

Because conifers are northern species, so, too, are crossbills. Usually. But when winter comes, anything goes.

And this year, some crossbills decided to leave their coniferous forests and visit us

“southerners.”

The other day I got a call from Margaret Siessenbuettel, who lives west of Wasco and is an avid bird feeder. She’s also an astute birdfeeder watcher and noticed some beautiful, yet odd, birds at her thistle feeder.

Sure enough, the birds

she suspected were crossbills were indeed so. White-winged crossbills, Loxia leucoptera, to be exact.

Sexually dimorphic, the males sport a pinkish-red plumage with dark wings and white wingbars. Females are more of a yellowish gray, with less contrast on their wings.

I suppose I should add that Margaret’s yard also hosts a good number of conifers. So in addition to the seeds at the feeder, the birds might have been attracted by the trees’ cones and the shelter their evergreen needles provide.

With Illinois being quite a distance from the crossbills’ typical range, it’s hard to say how long the birds will be in this area. But if you’ve got a yard like Siessenbuettel’s, they may decide to pay you a visit before heading back north.

Keep your eyes open. And your fingers, well, crossed.

• Pam Otto is the manager of nature programs and interpretive services at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, a facility of the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at 630-513-4346 or potto@stcparks. org.

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36/18 McHenry Statistics through 4 p.m. yesterday Belvidere 38/21 Temperatures Waukegan 39/21 36/19 High/low ....................................... 39°/27° Normal high ......................................... 46° Rockford Crystal Lake Deerfield Record high .............................. 80° (2012) Algonquin 38/20 34/24 35/22 38/20 Normal low .......................................... 29° Hampshire Record low ................................. 7° (1979) Schaumburg 37/21 Elgin 37/23 Peak wind ........................... SSW at 6 mph 37/21 DeKalb Precipitation 34/24 Tri-Cities Chicago 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. ........... 0.08” 34/24 36/24 Month to date ................................... 2.05” Normal month to date ....................... 1.10” Oak Park Year to date ...................................... 7.50” 37/25 Aurora Normal year to date .......................... 4.50” Dixon 38/21

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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 A giant storm on March 16, 1843, dumped heavy snow from the Mississippi Valley to New England. Little Rock, Ark., had 10 inches. Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia each had 10-12 inches. New York City received more than 12 inches.

Fld: flood stage. Prs: stage in feet at 7 a.m Friday. Chg: change in previous 24 hours.

Station Fld Prs Chg Station Fld Prs Chg Montgomery........... 13..... 12.67....... none Algonquin................. 3....... 1.97...... -0.06 New Munster, WI .... 19..... 11.43...... -0.36 Burlington, WI ........ 11....... 9.04...... -0.49 Princeton .............. 9.5....... 5.19....... none Dayton ................... 12..... 10.03...... -0.75 Waukesha ................ 6....... 4.47...... -0.46 McHenry .................. 4....... 3.95..... +0.09

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50 years ago, the High Court ruled in favor of appointing attorneys to those who could not afford them

By BRENDA SCHORY

“We have all heard this in the past, ‘Why do you represent bad guys?’ To some with poor vision, we represent bad guys. To others, we represent sons, daughters and friends. We represent those whom society rejects.”

bschory@shawmedia.com

Kelli Childress Head of Kane County Public Defenders Ofice

high court. “I did not have a fair trial.”

Monday is the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Gideon v. Wainwright, in which the court unanimously ruled that those who cannot afford an attorney should have one appointed to them. The Kane County Public Defenders Office celebrated this anniversary Friday with a skit, a presentation of the history of public defenders and cake after hours at the branch court in St. Charles.

Although the right to an

attorney was guaranteed in the Sixth Amendment in 1789, there was no true mechanism to pay for it until Gideon.

“The popularity of the Gideon opinion was astounding,” said Kelli Childress, who heads the Kane County Public Defenders Office.

“Twenty-two states – including Illinois – submitted amicus briefs on behalf of Mr. Gideon.”

After the ruling, 2,000 people in Florida prisons were released. Only 250 were convicted upon retrial – but Gide-

on – this time represented by an attorney – was acquitted, she said. Gideon died Jan. 18, 1972, still a poor man. Childress said he was buried in an unmarked grave, but later the American Civil Liberties Union gave his grave with a headstone stating, “Each era finds an improvement in law for the benefit of mankind.”

In celebrating the anniversary of the Gideon decision, Childress talked about what the Kane County Public Defenders Office does.

“We handle a wide variety of cases … in juvenile court,

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• Saturday, March 16, 2013

ST. CHARLES – Clarence Earl Gideon was a guy who often was in trouble, starting as a teen with a stint in juvenile hall at 16. On June 3, 1961, he was charged with burglary of the Bay Harbor Pool Hall in Panama City, Fla., and theft of money from its vending machines.

Too poor to afford a lawyer, he asked the trial judge to appoint one. The judge didn’t. Gideon defended himself, was convicted and sentenced to five years in prison.

From his cell, Gideon wrote a letter to the U.S. Supreme Court in pencil, explaining his lack of counsel meant he did not get a fair trial.

“I was without friends, and I was without an attorney,” Gideon wrote in his Oct. 11, 1961, letter to the

abuse and neglect court, traffic court, misdemeanor court – between [driving under the influence] and domestic violence court and seven separate felony courtrooms,” Childress said. “And all the specialty courts, including adult drug court, juvenile drug court, treatment alternative and mental health court.”

Kane County’s 35 public defenders closed 7,199 cases in 2012, almost 250 cases per attorney, she said.

“We have all heard this in the past, ‘Why do you represent bad guys?’ ” Childress said. “To some with poor vision, we represent bad guys.

To others, we represent sons, daughters and friends. We represent those whom society rejects.”

Childress said a video of the skit and presentation will be available on YouTube.

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8LOCAL BRIEFS GENEVA – Peaceful Parlour in Geneva has planned a spring workshop from 9 to 10 a.m. today at 212 S. Third St., Geneva. Attendees will learn the benefits of Dead Sea Salt and what the key ingredients are for a soothing salt scrub. Attendees will leave with their own mixture in a classic French canning jar. RSVP is required. The cost is $20 a person. To RSVP, call 630-232-6300 or visit www.

PeacefulParlour.com.

1920 during “Below Stairs: A Servant’s Life in Early 20th-Century England,” at 2 p.m. March 24 at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. Presenter Leslie Goddard will portray British domestic servant Margaret Powell whose 1968 book, “Below Stairs,” inspired the 1970s series “Upstairs, Downstairs.” The program is part of the library’s Sundays on Stage series. Registration is required. Register online at www. bataviapubliclibrary.org or call 630-879-1393, ext. 200.

Batavia library continues Sundays on Stage series

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Gallery opening reception is March 21 from 6-8 pm in the Centre Gallery.

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break camp from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 25 to 29 at Harrison Elementary School, 201 N. Harrison St., Geneva.

Children will play games, make crafts, and attend two field trips. Registration is available in person at Sunset Community Center or online at www. genevaparks.org. The cost is $155 per child for residents and $175 for nonresidents. At

an additional fee, before-hours care is available starting at 6:30 a.m., and after-hours care is available until 6 p.m. Children must bring a sack lunch, snack and gym shoes. For information, call 630-232-4542.

Attend class on how to blend organic, herbal teas GENEVA – Peaceful Parlor has planned a class on blending

organic herbal teas.

The session is set from 9 tot 10 a.m. April 13, at 212 S. Third St., Geneva. Participants will leave with two ounces of their personal blend in a classic French canning jar. RSVP is required.

The cost is $15 a person. To RSVP, call 630-232-6300 or visit www.PeacefulParlour.com.

– Kane County Chronicle

8OBITUARIES Born: April 19, 1928; in St. Charles Died: Jan. 30, 2013; in Naperville

CLARENCE MEYER BLACKSMITH Born: Feb. 6, 1911; in Batavia Died: March 15, 2013; in Geneva BATAVIA – Clarence Meyer Blacksmith, 102, a lifelong resident of Batavia, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013, at Geneva Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born Feb. 6, 1911, in Batavia, the son of Frank and Emma (nee Meyer) Blacksmith.

He was united in marriage Sept. 28,

Decisions might be made on Elburn Station, video gambling

By AL LAGATTOLLA alagattolla@shawmedia.com ELBURN – Significant decisions might be made at Monday night’s Elburn Village Board meeting, and a vote could take place on the long-discussed plans for the Elburn Station development.

The board meets at 7 p.m.

Monday at Village Hall, 301 E. North St., Elburn.

The board is expected to vote on lifting its ban on video gambling, and most trustees have supported allowing video gambling machines in the village.

The issue on Elburn Station appeared less clear after the most recent Committee of the Whole meeting, in which board members debated a paragraph in the agreement.

Officials representing the developer, ShoDeen, said they would not agree to the stipulation that “area 1” of the

8FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS 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. Arsenio G. Sala: A memorial celebration of Arsenio’s life will be Memorial Day weekend at Garfield Farm Museum.

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

If you go The Elburn Village Board meets at 7 p.m. Monday at Village Hall, 301 E. North St., Elburn.

project be completed first.

That is an area in which single-family homes were to be constructed.

Some board members have said apartments should not be built first, and Jeff Walter drove that point home at the Committee of the Whole meeting. Trustees proposed changing the statement to clarify that the “construction of improvements in area 1” must be completed first.

Village President Dave Anderson was not at the Committee of the Whole meeting, but, reached on Friday, Anderson said he expected that a vote on Elburn Station

would happen Monday.

The Elburn Station development would bring 2,215 new homes to the village over 20 years. ShoDeen has agreed to language that would limit the number of multifamily units in the plan to 400, with an additional 200 allowed if they were designated as senior housing.

Also on the agenda is an update from Blackberry Township road commissioner Rod Feece. A referendum is on the April 9 ballot, asking residents to approve raising the limiting tax rate for the township road district to 30.26 cents per $100 of equalized assessed valuation. That number now is 16.5 cents. A person with a $300,000 home would pay about $140 more a year in taxes if the referendum were to be passed.

Feece said the roads in Blackberry Township are in need of repair.

8LOCAL BRIEFS Aurora University seeks toddlers for observation AURORA – An Aurora University professor seeks toddlers for free development observations by university physical education students. Alicia Cosky, dean of faculty development, said the motor-development observations are scheduled for April 2. Children will be enrolled on a first-come basis. The public is invited to enroll toddlers ages 1 to 3 years old for free observations of their motor-de-

velopment progress.

Under supervision of Cosky, college students will evaluate toddlers from 10 to 11:15 a.m. on April 2 in Thornton gymnasium at Alumni Hall, 1410 Marseillaise Place in Aurora. Advance registration is required.

The deadline to register for the toddler observation is March 25. To register or for information, call 630-844-6171 or email swaggert@aurora.edu.

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NAPERVILLE – Adolph “Bud” Shulske, 84, of Naperville, formerly of St. Charles, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at Meadowbrook Manor of Naperville.

He was born April 19, 1928, in St. Charles to Anthony and Josephine Shulski.

He attended St. Patrick Catholic Church School in St. Charles. He served in the United States Navy, where he was a Machinist Mate on the USS Ben Franklin CV-13.

Mr. Shulske is survived by a daughter, Terry Domianus of Westminster, Colo.; a son, Tim (Kristi) Shulske of Elgin; a brother, Tony (Marilyn) Shulski of St. Charles; five grandchildren, Rose, Scott, Shawn, Jonah and Liam; and three great-grandchildren, Owen, Kali and Luke.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Steven Shuls; and a daughter, Christine Shuls.

Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St., (corner of Routes 64 and 25), in St. Charles. Interment will be private in Union Cemetery in St. Charles.

To leave an online condolence or remembrance to the family, visit the funeral home’s obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com. For information, call Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles at 630-584-0060.

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1946, to Lillian Siegmund in Aurora.

Clarence was a graduate of Batavia High School.

He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II from Aug. 4, 1942, until Dec. 20, 1945. He served as a statistician and was honorably discharged as a sergeant. Clarence worked as a draftsman for Walker Process, later to become Chicago Bridge and Iron.

Clarence was an active and devoted member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed tinkering and building model railroads.

He also enjoyed cheering for his beloved Green Bay Packers. In Clarence’s earlier years, he was a huge motorcycle enthusiast. Clarence and his wife, Lillian, met through a motorcycle club and even took their honeymoon to Texas on a motorcycle.

He is survived by two sons, Stephen (Lulu) Blacksmith of Geneva and Martin (Marilyn) Blacksmith of Batavia; five grandchildren, Heather (Andrew) Rios, Christian (Lenora), Timothy, Nicole Blacksmith and Stefanie (Matt) Evans; and five great-grandchildren, Khiana and Kiara Blacksmith, and Tyler, Anna and Emma Rios.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian; and a brother, John Blacksmith.

A funeral service will be at noon Monday, March 18, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 950 Hart Road in Batavia. A visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 18, before the funeral service at Moss Family Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia Ave. in Batavia.

Interment will be in River Hills Memorial Park in Batavia.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 950 Hart Road, Batavia, IL 60510.

For information, call Moss Family Funeral Home at 630-879-7900 or visit www.mossfuneral.com.

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BATAVIA – Unity of Fox Valley has scheduled a Good Friday Taize Service for 7 p.m. March 29 at 230 Webster St., Batavia. A Taize service engages the senses through music, silent prayer and chants. All faiths and beliefs are welcome.

Registration open for Lazarus House benefit

Showing of ‘Food Matters’ set at Unity of Fox Valley BATAVIA – A film, “Food Matters,” will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday at Unity of Fox Valley, 230 Webster St. in Batavia. The church’s Green Team will lead the presentation. Discussion will follow. There is no admission fee or required registration. Refreshments are free. For information, visit www.foodmatters.tv.

Hosanna! to hold special services before Easter ST. CHARLES – Hosanna!

Lutheran Church will have special worship services. Holy Wednesday services will be at 6:30 p.m.

March 27, Maundy Thursday services will be at 6:30 p.m. March 28, and there will be two services on Good Friday, March 29 – noon for spoken service and 6:30 p.m. for regular service. Also, there will be services at 5:30 p.m.

March 30 and 6:30, 8, 9:30 and 11

a.m. March 31. All in the community are invited to attend. For information, call the church office at 630-584-6434, email at Welcome@HosannaChurch.com or visit www.HosannaChurch.com.

The church is at 36W925 Red Gate Road (entrance just east of Randall Road) in St. Charles.

South Elgin Leos Club to host pancake breakfast SOUTH ELGIN – The South Elgin Leos Club will host a pancake breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt on March 30. Breakfast will be served between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for those ages 3 to 10. The Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 10:30 a.m.

The South Elgin Lions Club is at 500 Fulton St., South Elgin. For information, call 847-608-9091.

Fox Valley dental society plans meeting in Geneva GENEVA – The Fox Valley Dental Hygienists Society has planned its next meeting for 1 p.m. April 7 at 710 Western Ave., Geneva. The subject will be, “An Update on Drug Therapy Considerations in Dentistry: A Pharmacist’s Perspective.” For information, visit www.fvdhs.org.

Fine Line to get new entrance

By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – Fine Line Creative Arts Center may be easier to find after its new entrance opens in mid-May. The nonprofit center plans to break ground for the new entrance at 10:30 a.m. April 1. The public is invited to attend the ceremony. Even though the center has a Crane Road address, its entrance is currently off Twin Silos Drive.

“We always have been difficult to find,” center Executive Director Lynn Caldwell said.

The center’s entrance will be across from the soccer fields at Primrose Farm, she said.

“We will have signage

and an address people can find,” Caldwell said.

The entrance also will expand the center’s special-use permit, which will allow it to stay open later.

“Right now we have a 9 p.m. curfew,” Caldwell said.

The entrance is set to be done by mid-May, and the project is expected to cost $300,000. Funding has come from contributions from the center’s members and the public along with a $20,000 grant from Aurora-based Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley.

“We have all but about $35,000 secured,” Caldwell said. “People can still donate to the project.”

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ST. CHARLES – Registration is open for runners and walkers who wish to participate in the July 4 Great Western Freedom 4 to benefit Lazarus House.

The event begins at 8 a.m. July 4 at the LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W370 Dean St., St. Charles. The run is a competitive four-mile CARA-certified race on a USATF certified course and on the Fox River Trail Runners Circuit.

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Event day registration is $25 for walkers and $30 for runners.

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Patching potholes Cities manage repairs after freeze, thaw cycles set in

By NICOLE WESKERNA nweskerna@shawmedia.com City street departments have had their fill of plowing snow this year, and with the repeated freezing and thawing of area roads, they now can expect to get their fill of patching potholes, too.

Each year, the roadway nuisances crop up and cause potential headaches for drivers, especially if hitting one results in vehicle damage.

Repeat freeze and thaw cycles cause road pavements to break down and form potholes, especially on roads that already are in bad shape.

Batavia Street Superintendent Scott Haines said this area escaped a lot of precipitation and fluctuations in temperature in the first half of winter, but more severe weather settled in during the second half of the season.

“Over the last month, we’ve seen a very large amount of fluctuation with rain, freezing, snow, refreezing overnight – things of that nature,” Sandy Bressner – sbressner@shawmedia.com

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Should you? How much?

One of our more important responsibilities is to help our children learn how money works. How to handle it. An allowance can help us do this.

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First, An allowance teaches that money is limited. There is only so much. A trip to the mall may mean no money left for the movies. You’ll need tough love here. If the money is spent, it’s spent. No movie this week.

Second, An allowance teaches that wants can be postponed. We need to teach this to our kids before Visa finds them! If your son is infatuated with a new app at Best Buy, he will not have a credit card to buy it now. He will need to save up.

Third, An allowance teaches values. This is your chance to explain where money fits into your value structure. Do you expect your daughter to set aside some of her allowance for family presents? For church?

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• POTHOLES Continued from page 12 Haines said. “That really increases potential for potholes to form.”

Despite uncooperative weather toward the end of the season, Dan Dinges, director of the Geneva Public Works Department, said this is a typical year for potholes, and he doesn’t expect to see any more or less than usual.

He said street departments use a temporary fix this time of the year until asphalt plants open up in April and May, when more permanent patches are applied. Road crews work to fix

potholes and resurface roads all spring and summer until asphalt plants close in November.

“That takes care of a lot of issues,” Dinges said. “If you get a permanent patch in there, hopefully you don’t have to do it for a while.”

The temporary material is cold patch workable blacktop, said Dan Rowe, public service division manager for the St. Charles Public Works Department. He said while it’s not a full course of blacktop, the patch serves as a temporary fix until road crews can revisit potholes to make a permanent repair in the spring or summer. Steel plates sometimes act as a

temporary fix, too.

He said potholes crop up just about everywhere, and the roads with the worst potholes are usually older road surfaces with a lot of traffic.

If there’s construction, that increases the chances of creating potholes, he said. But filling those potholes sometimes isn’t the city’s responsibility, and Route 64 is an example of that because the state and county are responsible for certain portions of that road.

Haines said more potholes tend to form on the southern portion of Route 31, mostly because of its aged surface and high-traffic volume.

“Any time you have a road

through early fall: April 1, April 22, May 13, June 3, June 24, July 15, Aug. 5, Aug. 26, Sept. 16, Oct. 7 and Oct. 28. This service is for only homeowners who do their own trimming. St. Charles Township does not provide brush pickup to homeowners that hire and/or contract some-

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like [Route] 31 that’s kind of on its descent, if you will, the edges of the road are starting to fall apart,” he said. “We’ve seen an increase in potholes on the south end, especially, and everywhere else it’s average.”

Rowe said there are various ways street departments find potholes that need to be filled. He said sometimes street crews will take note of them while they’re doing other projects, and the department also depends on citizens to point them out.

“We rely upon our citizens a lot to call the main office and report them,” he said.

“And we have a program where we send crews out and

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On the city website, St. Charles encourages people to call public works directly at 630-377-4405 to report a pothole.

In addition to learning about potholes through citizen complaints, Dinges said Geneva street crews take on road repairs section by section, and crews that are out plowing tend to take note of where they see them.

There seems to be no shortage of them so far this winter.

“I would say pretty much every week we’re doing some sort of pothole patching during the winter,” Dinges said.

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OPINIONS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR What really counts To the Editor: My vote will be cast for Ray Rogina for mayor of St. Charles on April 9.

I believe Ray Rogina will be an effective, productive, efficient mayor. As a current alderman, he has gained broad familiarity with the workings of city government and understands how best to accomplish positive things.

St. Charles is in his blood. He loves the town and will do his best to foster a superior quality of life for our residents. Dedication and commitment are part of his makeup.

He works at making good decisions. He is thoughtful and deliberate when considering any issue. He demonstrates practical wisdom.

He considers prudent fiscal responsibility as a hallmark for any mayor’s good worth, and to most of us, making good financial choices is what really counts in the long run.

On a personal note, Ray Rogina is a likable, open, friendly person who is easy to talk to and someone who will attentively listen to differing views.

Frank Carlson St. Charles

OUR VIEW

Needing to think longterm for taxpayers Kane County has one of the highest local tax burdens in the nation.

It’s not really a distinction to be proud of. And the knowledge that relief is unlikely makes it a harder pill to swallow.

A study of more than 800 counties by the nonpartisan Tax Foundation found that in 2010, Kane County ranked in the top 35 counties in the nation in three categories: median property tax paid on homes, taxes paid as a percentage of home value and property taxes paid as a percentage of median household income.

From 2007 to 2012, property taxes collected in the county and distributed to local taxing bodies went from $948 million

to $1.17 billion, according to the Kane County Treasurer’s Office.

Previous property tax increases happened during a booming economy, when the burden was shared by more taxpayers and property was increasing in value.

School districts get about two-thirds of the amounts collected. Batavia School District 101, Kaneland School District 302, St. Charles School District 303 and Geneva School District 304 have grown their levies by 12 to 17 percent, depending on the district, since 2007.

Local school districts increased their levies again in the fall, with most taking the maximum 3 percent increase allowed by the state.

District 304 took a step in the right direction when it instead asked for a 1.5 percent increase. Why can’t other school districts stop short of the full amount?

Setting a school district levy – the total amount of property tax dollars requested by the district – is a guessing game. It’s based on the equalized assessed valuation of property in the district. The levy must be set by December, even though the value of property in a given district isn’t known until the next year.

Most ask for the maximum allowable amount without expecting to get it because the district would lose any money it did not ask for if the district’s assessed value is higher

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Kathy Gresey

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than expected.

“Once you don’t capture that, you lose it forever,” said Donna Oberg, District 304’s assistant superintendent for business. “That compounds year after year. We took a little bit of a risk.”

But the District 304 board, she said, wanted to provide some relief to taxpayers. And residents will still pay more: Oberg estimates it will be a $150 bump for the owner of a $300,000 home.

Oberg said a lower levy was possible because the district has controlled its operational spending in recent years because teachers have agreed to a pay freeze. Those savings were applied to debt – which with interest was at

more than $300 million last year – generated in previous years.

We know it’s no easy task to be in charge of taxpayer money these days, especially in a school district. Declining and late state funding make it difficult to keep up with the rising costs of educating children.

But making smart decisions when it comes to finances can be done by looking forward several years, not just the next year, and can result in a breather for overburdened taxpayers.

We encourage local taxing bodies to think long term when crafting their budgets.

Show us you are good stewards of taxpayer dollars.

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8SOUND OFF One of the things I think ought to be done, is I think they ought to tell congressmen and senators that if something is not done by the first of April, then they don’t get any paychecks. To me, that’s the best idea I have heard yet.

Geneva students missing March 1, 64 teams played for regional titles in the IHSA boys basketball tournament, including the Geneva Vikings, playing for the first time since 2006. Of all the qualifying schools, the Geneva student section ranked last in terms of school spirit.

Based on what criteria? The fact that no one showed up. Even the

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opposing West Aurora students seemed a little dumbfounded as to the whereabouts of the Geneva students. Imagine not having anyone to direct their

school spirit toward. Whether that had to do with the arduous eight-mile drive to Wheaton or the scheduling conflict of Friday night TV, this embarrassing

lack of school support needs to change. So juniors, sophomores and freshmen at GHS, you need to get organized and get behind your team and your community.

You might even have some fun along the way, like students at every other school. The Geneva basketball team will be competitive again next year.

The question is, will the Geneva students?

But you got it right this time.

Congratulations.

Where the signs are I can’t help but notice that a large quantity of Bob McQuillan’s yard signs are placed in empty lots and common areas, while Kevin Burns’ yard signs are placed in actual families’ yards. Just saying.

Unclaimed remains The right choice Nice job choosing Quinten Payne as your boys basketball player of the year. I couldn’t believe it because your paper is normally so biased against St. Charles North in favor of St. Charles East and Geneva.

The Cook County Coroner’s Office every few months has a mass burial of all of its unclaimed and unidentified bodies in a pauper’s grave. Why does Kane County keep these unknown cremated ashes for years, and not months?

By DANNY CIAMPRONE dciamprone@shawmedia.com ARGONNE – President Barack Obama stood in front of three cars that run on battery power, saying that one day, technology research at Argonne National Laboratory near Darien could help Americans travel further at a more affordable price.

However, the sequester cuts may largely affect alternative fuel research.

Obama told media gathered at Argonne on Friday that one of the reasons he is against the sequester is because it doesn’t distinguish between wasteful programs and needed investments, such as funding to continue work and research at Argonne.

Located just outside Darien and Lemont, Argonne National Laboratory is one of the U.S. Energy Department’s largest national laboratories for scientific and engineering research. In December 2012, the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research, headquartered at Argonne, was chosen to be the new Batteries and Energy Storage Hub – representing a $120 million federal investment over the next five years.

Obama stressed funding research and finding new ways to distance America from oil – keeping energy at home and creating new jobs.

“I chose [to come to] Argonne National Lab because right now, few areas hold more promise for creating new jobs and growing our economy than how we use American energy,” Obama said.

The visit drew praise from U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville.

“As the representative of Illinois’ 11th District, which includes parts of Argonne National Lab, I was glad to see President Obama highlighting the important work they do, which creates good jobs and supports our local economy,” Foster said in a statement. “As a businessman and a scientist who worked at Fermilab for 22 years, I was also pleased to see the president highlight the need to invest in scientific research and keep our innovative edge.”

In researching how to make batteries last longer, the facility plays a major role in the department’s energy storage program within its Office of Vehicle Technologies, focusing on improving

lithium batteries for lighter cars.

“Wouldn’t you want your car battery, your phone battery or any battery for that matter to run longer and more efficiently?” said Karena Chapman, an Argonne scientist from Naperville who works on batteries in the preliminary stage.

Eric Isaacs, Argonne director, told Obama the cuts from the sequester would force him to stop any new project. But Isaacs said the immediate effects are still uncertain.

“We don’t know yet because the whole government is trying to figure out what the cuts will be, so we’re planning, but we’re hoping for the best,” Isaacs said.

In the meantime, Argonne scientists are still coming to work every day and continuing “their great work,” he added.

During his visit, Obama also asked for Congress to authorize spending $2 billion over the next decade for research on electric cars and decreasing a need for oil in the U.S. The last visit by a president to Argonne was when George W. Bush made a trip in 2002, Argonne officials said.

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Boombah opens sports apparel store

By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com BATAVIA – A store specializing in athletic and sports apparel has opened in Batavia.

Yorkville-based Boombah has opened its first retail store at 345 N. Randall Road.

The store opened March 4.

“Batavia is a great community and market and the location on Randall Road allows us to have a center to reach out to not only Batavia, but Geneva, St. Charles, Aurora, and other surrounding communities and schools,” Boombah president and owner Rick Tollefson said in an email.

The store features men’s, women’s and youth apparel, as well as performance and fitness footwear, accessories and equipment.

“My hope is that when people come to the store, they will see the Boombah vision of price, quality, service, and

selection,” Tollefson said.

He said the store will offer a full line of team apparel and will have a coaches corner so Boombah can better service teams. He considers the Batavia store the company’s first retail store.

“We had a store at our corporate headquarters in Yorkville, however we have closed that and will reopen it as more of an outlet store,” Tollefson said. “Batavia really is our first store in a true retail environment.”

But the store won’t be Boombah’s only one for too long. Boombah will open another store in the next few weeks on Route 59 in Naperville, he said.

“My goal is to have at least four stores open by this fall,” Tollefson said. “From there, we will see what happens.”

Boombah’s hours are from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. For information, call 630-406-0909.

Unity of Fox Valley plans Coffee Jam, Open Mic BATAVIA – A Coffee Jam and Open Mic event is set for 7 p.m.

March 23 at Unity of Fox Valley,

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and contemporary performances. There is no admission, but donations of $10 are appreciated and refreshments are available.

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No charges filed against ex-supervisor over funds

By NICOLE WESKERNA nweskerna@shawmedia.com SUGAR GROVE TOWNSHIP – An investigation into the former Sugar Grove Township supervisor over allegations that he mishandled township funds has closed, and authorities do not plan to file any charges.

Sugar Grove Police Chief Ron Moser said the investigation, which was reviewed by the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, concluded last week.

Township Trustee Scott Jesseman filed a complaint in late October about former Township Supervisor Dan Nagel, who resigned from his post in

late October.

Jesseman has said he grew suspicious of Nagel’s money handling and filed a Freedom of Information Act request in June. He has said those documents show that thousands of dollars had been issued to Nagel to cover questionable expenses, such as gas and restaurant expenses.

Jesseman has said the board was unaware of some of the purchases Nagel had been making because they were lumped in with other expenses, or Nagel did not produce receipts.

Moser made no further comment about closing the investigation.

“No charges will be filed,” he said.

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By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com A woman who was cited on a humane care violation in connection with the care of horses in Kane County has been charged in Kendall County with two counts of cruelty to animals and two counts of violating an owner’s duties to an animal, all misdemeanors.

Angela Beers, 36, address unknown, is scheduled to appear March 25 in Kendall County court in Yorkville, according to court records.

In October, Beers relinquished 13 horses she was keeping at Flanery Farms in Burlington Township – seven

Attend Kiwanis Pancake Day at ACC this morning AURORA – The 63rd Kiwanis Pancake Day is set from 7 a.m. to noon today at Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora.

The Kiwanis Club of Aurora in its 96th year presents this annual breakfast event to fund its work with children and the community.

Last year, the club served more than 1,400 breakfasts.

Tickets for breakfast may be purchased from Aurora Kiwanis club members, online or at the door.

The cost is $5 for an individual or $20 for a family. For information, visit www.aurorakiwanis. org.

Girl Scout Troop 4817 now selling cookies in Tri-Cities Girl Scout Troop 4817 will be selling Girl Scout cookies from noon to 4 p.m. today, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday at Walmart, 150 Smith Road, St. Charles, and Gander Mountain, 2100 S. Randall Road, Geneva.

The cost is $4 a box.

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of her own were distributed to horse-rescue groups, and six were returned to their owners. The horses’ condition prompted the humane care violation, according to the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

The department allowed her to keep two of her horses, which she moved to Horizon Quarter Horses in Oswego, and took on the care of two other horses. Last month, two horses were returned to their owners and the state impounded the two horses it allowed her to keep, Department of Agriculture spokesman Jeff Squibb said.

Beers’ two horses were taken to the Hooved Animal

Humane Society in Woodstock, he said. The society’s executive director, Tracy McGonigle, had confirmed that their facility received two underweight male thoroughbreds belonging to Beers.

Joyce Benes, who owns Horizon Quarter Horses with her husband, said she reported that Beers abandoned the four horses.

Beers’ cellphone number is disconnected, and she could not be reached for comment.

But in previous statements, Beers admitted she purposely “underfed” horses in her care in 2009 and in 2012 when her funds ran low, but denied that she starved them.

According to the Illinois

Humane Care for Animals Act, owners are required to provide good quality food and water, adequate shelter, veterinary care and humane treatment. Owners are forbidden to engage in cruel treatment of an animal, including starving and abandoning the animal to suffer injury or hunger.

The charges carry a penalty of fines up to $500 and 30 days in jail.

The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office has said it is continuing an investigation of Beers in connection with the Flanery Farm horses, based on findings forwarded to them by the Department of Agriculture.

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AURORA – Free public income tax preparation sessions at Aurora University will be held. Taxpayers may drop off materials for free income tax preparation service from 8 to 11 a.m. today, and March 23 in the lobby of Dunham Hall, 1400 Marseillaise Place in Aurora.

The service, including on-site e-filing, is available to low-income, elderly and disabled residents, including non-English speaking taxpayers earning up to $50,000.

Bilingual college students will provide translation assistance for Spanish-speaking taxpayers.

Call 630-844-7557 or email au-vita@aurora.edu for information.

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Seven Oaks horse farm up for landmark designation

By JONATHAN BILYK jbilyk@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES TOWNSHIP – A historical horse farm with ties to St. Charles’ past soon could be added to the roster of historic landmarks in Kane County.

This spring, Kane County officials will consider awarding the landmark status to the Seven Oaks Farm.

On Red Gate Road, just east of Randall Road, in St. Charles Township, the farm is steeped in local history, said Julia Thavong, preservation planner at the Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment.

“When this one came to us, we were oh, so excited,” Thavong said. “This is a truly significant property.”

The property has been

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He operated a dairy farm there until the mid-20th Century.

The farm then was bought by renowned American Saddlebred horse trainers Tom and Donna Moore in 1961.

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Saddlebred category, having won more than 200 world championship titles.

Seven Oaks was used to breed and train horses until Moore’s death in 2001.

The farm was nominated for historic landmark designation in October 2012 by its current owner, Deborah Jahn, wife of Chicago architect Helmut Jahn. The couple took possession of the farm more than a decade ago.

Seven Oaks still is used to breed American Saddlebred horses.

The designation must be approved by the County Board.

Thavong said the landmark designation would make Seven Oaks the 46th property, outside of cities and villages, to be recognized as a historic landmark in Kane County.

Local veteran family sought for house project MONTGOMERY – Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity, a Montgomery-based affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, is launching a search for a local veteran family to partner in a house project. An information session for veteran and other prospective homeowners will be from 10 a.m. to noon March 30 at the FVHH office at Genesis Community Church, 1300 S. Broadway in Montgomery. Information packets and applications will be available.

Childcare will not be provided.

The information meeting will be conducted in English. Spanish translation may be requested by calling 630-859-3333 by Friday.

Aurora Noon Lions Club to hold pancake breakfast AURORA – The Aurora Noon Lions club will hold its sixth annual Pancakes with the Easter Bunny fundraiser from 7:30 to

11 a.m. March 30 at Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, 732 Prairie St. in Aurora. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, mini doughnuts, orange juice and coffee or milk. Seconds on pancakes are free. Free color photos with the Easter Bunny will be taken and available in minutes.

Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children 3 to 12 years old, and $15 for a family. Tickets will be discounted $1 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Breakfast proceeds will benefit Lions vision- and hearing-impaired charities. For information, call 630-921-1307.

CASA to hold Hands Around the Courthouse GENEVA – CASA Kane County will host its ninth annual Hands Around the Courthouse event, to bring awareness to the plight of abused and neglected children, at noon April 11. All are welcome to participate at the Kane County Courthouse at 100 S. Third St., Geneva.

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PITCHING PROWESS • BATAVIA BASEBALL AIMS TO GET PITCHING ON PAR WITH THE REST OF THE CONFERENCE. PAGE 20 • PLAYERS TO WATCH, FIVE BURNING QUESTIONS ABOUT UPCOMING BASEBALL SEASON . PAGES 20, 21 Sandy Bressner - sbressner@shawmedia.com

Batavia pitching coach Bob Polinsky watches Thursday night as Batavia baseball players practice at the school.

SAINTS SECOND AT LEAGUE MEET The St. Charles East girls track and ield team inished runners-up at the Upstate Eight Conference indoor track meet Friday night. Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles North also competed. PAGE 21

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AIMING FOR AN ELITE ERA Ex-minor league hurler mentoring Batavia pitchers

By JAY SCHWAB jschwab@shawmedia.com

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atavia baseball coach Matt Holm thinks the Bulldogs’ pitching staff needs to raise its game to compete with the elite programs in the Upstate Eight Conference.

Holm believes the Bulldogs have the right mentor in place to make it happen.

Batavia resident Bob Polinsky, a former minor league pitcher in the Yankees and White Sox organizations, is in his fourth season as an assistant in the Bulldogs’ program, but first as the lead pitching coach for the entire program, working with the lower levels in addition to the varsity.

“The big reality is at some point in this conference we’re going to have to get over the hump with the pitching to beat some of the top guys’ pitching,” Holm said. “That’s been the difference.”

Polinsky, who worked only with varsity pitchers in his first three years at Batavia, figures he can be more influential starting with the program’s youngsters and preaching a consistent

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Batavia pitching coach Bob Polinsky (left) and head sophomore coach Craig Martin watch as freshman and sophomore players practice at the school Thursday night. philosophy throughout their high school careers.

Polinsky spent most of his life on the East Coast before relocating to Batavia for his job in the tobacco industry in 1993, and has been a Batavia resident since.

Two of Polinsky’s three daughters were taught by Holm, prompting the men to build a relationship. Polinsky offered to assist the Bull-

dogs but given his part-time availability then, Holm was reluctant.

“He and I have known each other for a while,” Holm said. “He’s got his experience in baseball and he kept asking if he could help us but he was still working. I said, it’s not as if we don’t want your help, but I just want somebody who’s going to be here consistently so we don’t

get mixed messages and stuff like that.”

Holm said Polinsky approached him at Batavia’s Corn Boil four years ago, saying that he was now retired, and the timing was finally right.

Senior Austin Shanahan, who projects as the ace on this year’s Bulldogs pitching staff, considers Polinsky a major asset.

“It’s impressive that he’s working with us,” Shanahan said. “We’re gifted to have him work with us because he’s so knowledgable on the subject. He really knows his stuff. He’s a great guy. He knows his stuff about pitching, he knows what to do and he can read the tendency of batters. He just has the experience. It shows.”

Polinsky pitched in the minors for seven seasons, four at the Triple-A level, amassing a career record of 37-42 with a 3.62 ERA between 1973-79. He came to the White Sox as part of a trade with the Yankees that also brought the Sox popular pitcher LaMarr Hoyt.

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BASEBALL SEASON PREVIEW: PLAYERS TO WATCH J.T. BAKSHA, Aurora Christian, Jr., P Aurora Christian has had some of the best pitching in the area in recent years, and the left-handed Baksha (8-2, 1.37 ERA), an Iowa recruit, gives this year’s Eagles a legit ace.

MICAH COFFEY Batavia, Jr., IF The three-sport athlete is plenty productive in the spring; he was all conference as a sophomore last season and gives the Bulldogs a solid glove at first base.

NICK DERR Geneva, Fr., IF It’s unusual to put a freshman on a list like this, but few freshmen come with the pedigree of Derr, a Florida State recruit who wields a live bat and shook off varsity nerves by playing quarterback for the Vikings’

football team in the fall.

NICHOLAS ERICKSON St. Charles East, Sr. IF Erickson, who committed only five errors in 142 chances at shortstop for the Saints last season, also figures in as a key stick in the Saints’ lineup.

JOE HOSCHEIT St. Charles East, Sr., OF Hoscheit projects as one of the most intimidating bats in the Upstate Eight Conference and, when he’s not in left field, could also boost the Saints on the mound before taking his game to Northwestern next year.

ANDY HONIOTES Geneva, Sr., P Honiotes, who committed to Miami (Fla.) during the offseason, will be hard-pressed to improve upon a dynamite junior year in which he

went 7-0 with a 1.01 ERA. NICK HUSKISSON St. Charles East, Sr., P Huskisson was solid last season but the Saints’ lefty ace is much more confident and businesslike as a senior, coach Len Asquini says.

MATT MILLER Aurora Central Catholic, Sr., P The four-year varsity player will be a key part of whatever success the Chargers have on the mound and in the field under first-year coach Sean Bieterman, who also is the school’s athletic director.

CONNOR RILEY Marmion, Sr., P Coach Dave Rakow anticipates pitching being the strength for a Marmion program that has won three straight regional titles, and Riley (6-3 last season) tops the list.

ANKUR SHAH St. Charles North, Sr., P The left-handed Shah, an Illinois-Chicago recruit, should provide leadership for a North staff that will be throwing to catcher Ryan Thomas, who coach Todd Genke calls “one of the best backstops in the Upstate Eight.”

AUSTIN SHANAHAN Batavia, Sr., P Shanahan returns as the clear ace for the Bulldogs after being thrust into the role last year because of injuries to Batavia’s staff.

JORDAN TOURO Geneva, Sr., P The South Alabama recruit went 5-2 with a 2.29 ERA as a junior and is the most experienced varsity arm on the Vikings’ highly regarded staff.

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TODAY Baseball Cubs vs. Kansas City, 3 p.m., WGN World Baseball Classic, second round, Puerto Rico-United States vs. Dominican Republic, noon, MLB Men’s college basketball Conference USA, championship, Southern Miss vs.

Memphis, 10:30 a.m., CBS America East, championship, Albany (N.Y.) at Vermont, 10:30 a.m., ESPN2 Big Ten, semifinal, Indiana vs. Wisconsin, 12:40 p.m., CBS Big Ten, semifinal, Ohio St. vs. Michigan St.-Iowa winner, 3 p.m., CBS MAC, Akron vs. Ohio-Western Michigan winner, 5:30 p.m., ESPN2 Big East, championship, Syracuse vs. Louisville-Notre Dame winner, 7:30 p.m., ESPN Hockey Blackhawks at Dallas, 7 p.m., CSN SUNDAY Baseball Cubs vs. Oakland, 3 p.m., WGN WGC, semifinal, teams TBD, 8 p.m., MLB Men’s college basketball SEC, championship, teams TBD, noon, ABC A10, championship, teams TBD, noon, CBS ACC, championship, teams TBD, noon, ESPN Big Ten, championship, teams TBD, 2:30 p.m., CBS NCAA Division I tournament, Selection Show, 5 p.m., CBS NIT Selection Show, 8 p.m., ESPNU Pro hockey Wolves vs. Rockford, 3 p.m., WPWR-50

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Batavia’s Paulina Szakiel competes in the high jump Friday during the Upstate Eight Conference Girls Indoor Track and Field Championships at Batavia High School. fourth), Batavia (32, sixth) and Geneva (19, seventh) also competed. Here’s a look at a few highlights: • North junior Sabrina Rabin, a Northwestern softball recruit, ended her inaugural track experiment with a runner-up finish in the 55-me-

ter dash (7.44 seconds) and a fourth-place run in the 200 (26.66). She’ll commit to softball the rest of the spring.

A pitcher/outfielder who stole 36 bases last season, Rabin aspired to try track since her grade school, Da Vinci Academy, did not field a team.

“My teammates are really great,” Rabin said. “I love great competition against speed since you don’t really test that on a softball field.”

• Batavia senior pole vaulter Skylar Schoen cleared a personal best 11 feet, 6 inches to establish a new girls fieldhouse record. She’ll share honors with Lake Park senior Maya Golliday, who also went 11-6 but officially won the event on a scratch tiebreaker.

A few days removed from committing to Grand Valley State, Schoen eclipsed her previous PR by six inches. She hopes she’s not done peaking.

“I always want to be at the next level already, but my coach [Chad Hillman] is always like, ‘You need to take your time. This is only indoor season,’ ” Schoen said. “And our main goal is outdoor.”

Geneva expected to have elite pitching staff this season • PITCHER Continued from page 20 Polinsky said today’s high school pitchers have more sophistication about pitching than he did because of the proliferation of private instructors in recent years.

“A lot of them throw changeups now, which was pretty much unheard of when I was their age,” Polinsky said. “A changeup was a No. 4 or 5 pitch. Now it’s a great pitch.”

While UEC River Geneva’s pitching staff is expected to be dynamite this spring and St. Charles East and St. Charles North typically boast quality arms, Polinsky thinks the Bulldogs’ pitching could exceed expectations.

In addition to Shanahan – who performed admirably when injuries last season bumped him up to No. 1 in the team’s rotation – the Bulldogs expect junior Colby Green and senior Emilio Tenuta to blossom into quality starters.

Senior Luke Horton was solid in relief last season for the Bulldogs, who are coming off a 19-17 season that included six, one-run losses.

This season, Polinsky

BASEBALL: FIVE BURNING QUESTIONS 1. What about the pitching?

That’s how Harry Caray would phrase the question. At least in the case of Geneva, the answer is, holy cow!

The Vikings have a potentially sensational 1-2 punch of future Division I aces in Andy Honiotes and Jordan Touro, and don’t forget about fellow senior righty Tony Landi as another quality starter.

Geneva’s pitching appears to be a cut above, but just about every team in the area has solid arms.

2. Is the Upstate Eight Conference River Division a two-horse race?

Geneva and defending champ St. Charles East appear to be clear front-runners, though both teams have holes to fill in the outfield.

Geneva coach Matt Hahn wonders whether his offense will support the pitching sufficiently but seniors such as third baseman

Mitch Endriukaitis, first baseman Anthony Bragg and outfielders Jake Weede and Bobby Hess are capable of taking pressure off touted freshman shortstop Nick Derr.

East needs pitchers such as Matt Starai and Troy Dykhuis to complement ace Nick Huskisson and multisport athletes such as Erik Anderson, Brannon Barry and Mike Candre to find their niches for a promising team.

3. How about Batavia and St. Charles North?

Both are capable of pushing Geneva, East and the rest of the conference.

The perennial power North Stars lack the star power they typically bring after heavy graduation losses but returnees such as versatile senior Kurt Barbeau, catcher Ryan Thomas and pitchers Ankur Shah and Sawyer Chambers provide coach Todd Genke a foundation.

Sophomore Cory Wright is a prom-

ising newcomer for North.

Batavia first baseman Micah Coffey and speedster Laren Eustace are tough outs, and coach Matt Holm likes his middle infield of shortstop Billy Zwick and second baseman Jeremy Schoessling.

4. Can Kaneland keep up its success?

The Knights won the 3A state title in 2011, then won 24 games and a Northern Illinois Big 12 East title last year, but any sustained success will have to come with a mostly new-look cast.

There is little returning experience to supplement top returnees John Hopkins (pitcher/third baseman), Matt Limbrunner (first baseman/pitcher) and Joe Pollastrini (shortstop/pitcher).

However, Knights coach Brian Aversa likes his team’s balance and work ethic, and is hopeful newcomers such as Blake Sowell, Joe

Komel and Kyle Pollastrini provide some needed reinforcements.

5. Which of the area’s SCC teams can thrive?

Marmion has been a consistent winner under coach Dave Rakow but the Cadets’ solid pitching staff led by seniors Connor Riley and A.J. Bohr will need support from the offense.

St. Francis coach Rich Janor considers sophomore infielder/ pitcher Jason Sullivan one of the top underclassmen in the area, and seniors Jack Petrando, Josh Croci, Alex Alcantara and Andrew Brundage will lend the Spartans leadership.

New Aurora Central Catholic coach Sean Bieterman – who has won 217 games at previous stops Driscoll and Lincoln-Way Central – promises “greatly improved defense” from the Chargers, while Aurora Christian must reload after losing five seniors who went on to play college baseball, three in Division I.

plans to be onhand with whichever team is at home, be it the varsity or lower-level teams. He works in partnership with longtime Batavia pitching coach Larry Gay, who has taken on a more versatile role.

Former Batavia standout

Alex Beckmann, fresh off his college baseball career at Northern Illinois, also has joined Batavia’s staff as an assistant.

The Bulldogs are slated to start the season Thursday at traditional opening foe Minooka. Polinsky said he loves the

buildup to a baseball season, even after all these years.

“This was always it – spring training for me, I enjoyed it immensely,” Polinsky said. “It brings a lot of good memories back to me. It was 10 months or 11 months out of the year I played baseball.

Like I told our daughters, if you don’t like what you’re doing, you better find something else because you’ve got to do it for a long time. I was fortunate enough to do something I loved to do for a good, long time, and even was fortunate to get paid for it.”

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BATAVIA – Four individual championships and three relay titles still amounted to a runner-up team finish for St. Charles East at Friday’s Upstate Eight Conference girls indoor track and field meet.

The Saints’ optimism after the early-season barometer remained high regardless.

Neuqua Valley nipped East, 109-107, to win the 14-team event, but the Wildcats didn’t dent the Saints’ sunny view of the upcoming outdoor season.

“We’re looking good, yeah,” Saints junior Corrin Adams said. “I think we’re going to go far this year. I’m really optimistic.”

East narrowed the gap to the final margin when Elizabeth Chmelik, Kimberly Abels,

Monika Stoskute and Allison Chmelik – Elizabeth’s twin – closed the night with a 4:07.69 run in the 4x400-meter relay, finishing nearly nine seconds better than their nearest competitors from Metea Valley.

East’s individual champions included Jordan Shead (400), Torree Scull (800), Amanda Passaglia (shot put) and Allison Chmelik (triple jump).

With plenty of depth to go around – eight Saints boast 400-meter split times of 62 seconds or better – first-year coach Tim Wolf said he’s been “ecstatic” about the Saints’ dedication since preseason. Wolf is taking over for longtime coach Denise Hefferin, a former St. Charles High standout who coached cross country in the fall but no longer is teaching at East, Wolf said.

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Wheaton Academy’s Ruggles wins Class 3A 3-point contest Josh Ruggles made 26 of 30 3-point shots under a statewide spotlight during the past 48 hours but he wasn’t completely satisfied with his shooting.

His marksmanship is otherworldly and, apparently, so are his standards.

The Wheaton Academy sophomore won the IHSA Class 3A state 3-point shooting contest on Friday at Carver Arena in Peoria, matching his staggering total from Thursday’s preliminary round with another 13 of 15 performance from beyond the arc.

After making his first attempt Friday and missing his second, the 6-foot, 145-pound guard drained 12 jumpers in a row before missing his last 3-pointer.

“When I missed that last one, I was pretty angry at myself because I wanted to oneup what I shot [Thursday] and get 14,” Ruggles said.

“But you can’t get too angry with yourself when you go out and shoot like that.”

Not many of us can relate, Josh.

His latest swishing rampage was needed to seize the title.

Ruggles went last among the four 3A finalists, and the shoot-

PREP ZONE Jay Schwab er who went just before him, Chatham Glenwood’s Craig Fuchs, made 12 of 15, raising the bar ridiculously high.

But Ruggles would not be denied, setting off a celebration well beyond central Illinois.

“Oh my goodness, it was crazy,” Ruggles said. “I checked my phone afterward and it was just blowing up.

I got so many text messages and so many tweets and then random people watching me in the stands coming up to me and congratulating me. It feels great.”

Ruggles spoke as he and his family hauled his plaque home to Wheaton, but he’s due back at Carver today for the King of the Hill shootout featuring the champions in each of Illinois’ four classes.

Bennet Schimmelpfenning (4A, Bradley-Bourbonnais), Dayton Ince (Kewanee, 2A) and Brenden Dauphin (River Ridge, 1A) are the opposition, with none of the other three making more than 11 to win

their classes Friday.

Ruggles, who shot a teambest 42 percent from 3-point land for Wheaton Academy this season (and 88 percent from the foul line), is a shootaholic, hoisting about 3,000 shots a week. Many of those come in the mini-gymnasium beneath his family’s basement, often with one of his four siblings shagging rebounds.

Ruggles’ older brother, Wheaton Academy senior forward Brandon Ruggles, led the area in rebounding this season at 11.7 boards a game. Ruggles badly wanted to make a deep postseason run alongside his big brother, one of the reasons the top-seeded Warriors’ regional semifinal upset at the hands of Aurora Central Catholic was so agonizing.

“It feels good to win [the 3-point contest] but we’re not going to get over that loss,” Ruggles said. “That was a really upsetting one for us. We worked really hard during the offseason, the preseason, during the season. To go out like that, I don’t think there is anything you can do to make that one feel any better.”

Ruggles plays with the Mercury Elite AAU program, which carries a major Tri-Cit-

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ies flavor. Geneva’s Nate Navigato, Chris Parrilli and Cam Cook are among Ruggles’ AAU teammates.

If they build it: Veteran Batavia baseball coach Matt Holm said there have been a handful of false starts on potential upgrades to Batavia’s baseball field but he’s starting to believe there is real cause for optimism.

Plans for a new baseball field were included among several outdoor athletics facilities improvements in a long-range plan recently presented to the Batavia school board. Holm said St. Charles North’s field was among those used as a model in plans at Batavia. Holm said with the additions of dugouts, a press box and other upgrades, the new field would

be “a special place to play.”

“We’re further along right now than we’ve even been,” Holm said. “We actually have a plan and an engineer doing the drawing and a couple contractors ready to get to work. It’s going to be a matter of raising money. Now that we know where it’s going – it was going back and forth, was it going to be at Mooseheart or [on Batavia’s campus] – now that it’s staying here on the grounds, it’s something we can move forward on. I’m getting excited to a degree but I won’t be real excited until I start seeing money roll in.”

• Jay Schwab is sports editor of the Kane County Chronicle. He can be reached at 630-845-5382 or jschwab@ shawmedia.com.

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St. Charles North senior pitcher Ankur Shah is much more self-assured about his baseball career now compared to this time last year.

For one thing, the left-hander made an offseason college commitment to Illinois-Chicago. For another, he’s added about five miles per hour to his heater, and is now throwing in the mid-80s. In this week’s Weekend Chit-chat with Chronicle sports editor Jay Schwab, Shah touches on a childhood injury that became a blessing in disguise, his offseason progress and the 2013 North Stars’ prospects. The following is an edited transcript:

not really straight so I can’t really throw without having movement on my fastball.

How old were you when knew pitching was the right path for you?

I think I’ve made the most progress in velocity.

My velocity has increased [substantially] from last year to this year. I’m on a velocity program us pitchers at St. Charles North are doing this year. I think we’re going to surprise some people with our velocity this year because all of us pitchers have made a huge jump.

I knew ever since when I broke my wrist [in fourth grade]. I broke my wrist and when I came back, that’s when I knew I wanted to be a pitcher because once I broke my wrist, my ball started moving a lot better.

My wrist was broken and then my dad actually set it at a 15-degree angle because my dad is a doctor. … It’s

So it was kind of a conscious decision on you and your dad’s part?

A little bit. He knew I played baseball and he said ‘Why not try it?’ Let’s see that happens.

Have you heard of other pitchers trying that intentionally?

No, I haven’t. I’m not really sure, but all I know is I haven’t really heard of anybody getting it set like that but I guess it’s turned out for the good.

In what areas do you think you’ve made the most progress leading up to this year?

What’s your sense of what kind of pitching staff you guys are going to put out

Weekend Chit-chat with ST. CHARLES NORTH’S ANKUR SHAH there this year?

A lot of people are underestimating our ability.

Everyone thinks we don’t have as much talent as we’ve had [in the past] … But I think our pitching staff is going to keep us in a lot of games this year. Cory Wright is going to be a good one, Sawyer Chambers is going to be good. … I think we have some strong guys coming out of the bullpen as well.

North has been so consistently good, year after year. Is that a lot to live up to?

Yeah, every class is different. We just focus on us. We can’t focus on what’s happened in the past, what is going to happen in the future.

We’re just worried about

this year’s team and how this year’s team can make a difference. Last year we had a heartbreaking loss in the regional championship, but it’s a new year.

Any guys on the team who have caught your eye swinging a good stick in the preseason?

Ryan Thomas has been doing an excellent job, he’s going to [Elgin Community College], he’s going to be a big bat in our order, same as Jack Dennis and Frankie Farry and Cory Wright as well. And Kurt Barbeau is a stud – he’s playing shortstop this year. I think we have a pretty good lineup and we’re going to put some runs on the board.

Once the games do get going do you think it’s advantage for a pitcher this time of year before it warms up?

Especially since it’s cold outside now, our pitching staff is going to be at a lot of an advantage because obviously pitchers are way ahead of hitters [early in the season]. Especially going down to Marion [to start the season] where it’s a little warmer, we can get some good work in.

8SPORTS SHORT Cubs prospect injured Prized Cubs prospect Albert Almora, who potentially was ticketed to begin the season with the Kane County Cougars, has broken a bone in his hand, according to reports. The outfielder is expected to miss three to four weeks of baseball activities before rehabbing and is forecast to return to games in late May. Cubs manager Dale Sveum told reporters the injury is “not a career problem or anything like that.”

Almora, 18, was the sixth overall pick in June’s Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. He batted .321 with two home runs and 19 RBIs in 33 games between Rookie League Arizona and Short-A Boise.

The Cougars are set to open the season against Quad Cities at 6:30 p.m. April 4 at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark.

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Geneva dance team takes home second place The Geneva High School varsity dance team took second place in Class 2A Lyrical at the Team Dance Illinois state competition at the Peoria Civic Center on March 3. The team also placed fifth in Open Dance Category.

Front Row: Mary Kafer, Brittany Joy, Hailey Wishne, Diana Brognia, Jackie Cale, Alex Hardy Middle Row: Gigi Hansen, Emily Schmid, Katie Reis, Mindy Lietza, Elena Cramer, Amy Dappas Back Row: Molly Zacher, Nicole Rinne, Stephanie Rinne, Kennedy Hughes, Danielle Friedel, Caila Lee, Michelle Lapetina, Kelsey Paeth, Not pictured: Coach Ashley Willman and Coach Amanda Brognia.

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SportsNeighbors Bulletin Board Geneva. Skaters are encouraged to attend both sessions. The fee will GENEVA – The Fox Valley Hawks be $20 for each day, and this fee hockey team has opened its spring will be applied to spring fees. registration. The club is available to Skaters must have a current players who attend Batavia, Gene- registration with USA Hockey va, Kaneland and St. Charles East or Insurance.

If registration is needed, it can be North high schools. The team has completed at www.usahockeyregscheduled open skate events for new and returning players to meet istration.com. Bring a copy of the confirmation number. coaches and potential new teamFor information, call Judy Bondmates. The open skates will be arowicz at 630-263-4388 or send from 12:10 to 1:30 p.m. today and email to Foxvalleyhwks@gmail.

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Fox Valley Hawks hockey team holding tryouts

Payne’s Nothing But Shooting camp on tap Elgin Community College athletic director Kent Payne will host a Nothing But Shooting camp from 10 a.m. to noon March 23 at ECC as part of his Basketball Skills Academy. The event, catered to boys and girls ages 8 and up, accepts high school players and will be at ECC’s Event Center Building.

Cost is $30. For information or a registration form, email Payne at kpcwgroup603@gmail.com.

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St. Patrick’s runner-up at conference tourney

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St. Patrick Catholic School Girls’ White fifth grade basketball team took second place in the end of the year Tri-County Conference Girls’ Tournament as St. Mary’s in Elgin. Pictured are: Back Left to right: Coach Rick Timko, Gisele Granato, Kristen Timko, Coach Rachel Warden. Front left to right: Gabriela Diaz, Graziella Di Iorio, Madeline Bens, Mirabella French, Francesca Carravetta, Lauren Ringness and Maya Ghaderi.

DeKALB – Martel Moore’s senior season speaks for itself.

As Jordan Lynch’s main target during NIU’s historic 2012 season, the wideout caught 75 passes for 1,083 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Since the Huskies’ loss to Florida State in the Orange Bowl, Moore has worked on his technique and route running, knowing those are two main things pro scouts will have their eye on leading up to the NFL Draft. Last week, Moore got a taste of the draft process, working out in front of roughly 20 scouts at NIU’s pro day.

Friday morning, Moore was in the spotlight once

again during a private workout at Huskie Stadium.

Moore worked out with former Huskie wide receiver Perez Ashford and former cornerback Rashaan Melvin, with scouts from the Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers in attendance.

With the NFL Draft coming up at the end of April, Moore, who already has a visit scheduled with the Seattle Seahawks, hasn’t done a ton of thinking about where or if he’ll get drafted.

“Route running, catching ability. I know I’ve got more football speed than just flatout time speed,” Moore said.

“That’s something that I have to show them, how I can run real routes real fast and I can break tackles.”

Tune in this weekend for Selection Sunday, Blackhawks Shaw Media sports copy editor Kevin Murphy picks his top sports events to watch this weekend:

DON’T MISS IT Pro hockey: Blackhawks at Dallas, 7 p.m. today, CSN OK ... so the Hawks are finally on a winning streak again. Seriously... Hawks fans have been spoiled this season. The Hawks (22-2-2) get another somewhat easier opponent in Dallas tonight.

The Stars (12-11-3) are fifth in the Pacific Division and lost to the Hawks, 3-2 in overtime, earlier this season.

This game is the second in a four-game road trip for the Hawks.

Goaltending was much better against Columbus on Thursday night. After giving up 12 goals during the losing streak, Corey Crawford gave up only one goal to the Blue Jackets and stopped two of three shootout goals.

Men’s college basketball, Big Ten Conference, championship, teams TBD, at Chicago, 2:30 p.m., CBS Yes, it’s the Sunday of Division I college basketball

MURF’S ’MOTE Kevin Murphy tournament finals. If this game, whoever’s in it, is anything like the rest of the Big Ten season, be sure to stick around for a crazy finish.

Odds are Indiana and Michigan State are likely to clash for the title.

But crazier things have happened in the Big Ten this season.

SET THE DVR Men’s college basketball: NCAA Division I tournament, Selection Show, at Indianapolis,

5 p.m., Sunday, CBS Brackets revealed. Who’s in? Who’s out? Whose bubble burst? Can a 16-seed beat a 1-seed for the first time?

You’ll want to DVR just to see the reaction of the young college basketball players making the NCAA Tournament. And there’s a gluttony on March Madness analysis to help you fill out the brackets. Good luck.

And if your favorite team or alma mater didn’t make to the Big Dance, check out the NIT Selection Show, 8 p.m., Sunday on ESPNU.

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teams TBD, at Cleveland, 5:30 p.m. today, ESPN2 The Ohio Bobcats are favored to reach the final after playing Western Michigan in the semifinals.

Do you remember Ohio from last season?

Here’s a refresher: John Groce is now the Illinois coach, but Ohio senior D.J. Cooper is having another phenomenal season for the Bobcats.

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Oh, and another reason to root for this mid-major?

Broadcaster’s Clark Kellogg son, Nick, is on the Bobcats.

OF NOTE Men’s gymnastics, Minnesota, Iowa at Nebraska, 7 p.m. today, BTN Check out Batavia graduate Angelo Bronzino competing for Iowa on national TV. Also, West Aurora graduate Doug Sullivan competes for the Hawkeyes.

Sullivan’s father wrestled at Northern Illinois and Sullivan trained at the St. Charles Gymnastics Academy.

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Searching for a new car provides fun for the family When I returned to the tow lot to collect my belongings after my car was totaled last week, I found a new bumper sticker buried under the old blankets, forgotten water bottles and worn-out soccer balls. For some reason, I never got around to putting it on my car.

“That’s because there wasn’t any ROOM for another sticker!” on the stickermobile’s bumper, my son would probably say.

My head’s been spinning since the accident. There’s been a deluge of details to deal with, plus, there’s the near-constant headache, neck and back pain that leave me feeling pretty crummy. Oh, the irony, of having to be interviewed by multiple property and medical claims adjustors, when it hurts just to talk on the phone!

But there have been bright spots.

For example, two days after the accident, I picked Noah up from school in my rental and headed to Trader Joe’s to find something simple for dinner.

I was too wiped-out to go in, though, so I just parked and handed Noah some cash.

“Chicken, carrots, whatever else you want,” I muttered, and closed my eyes.

Ten minutes later he called me on his cell to ask if he could put the chicken back and buy ingredients for the cheesy potato soup recipe his foods class had made the day before, instead.

“Uh, yeah,” I replied.

Things were looking up.

Noah made dinner, even whistled while he worked (while I chilled-out with a few ice-packs on my sore parts) and the soup was mmm, mmm good. I seriously considered becoming a career malingerer after that, but as any mother knows, unless you’re bleeding from your ears you must get on with things, pain or no pain.

TALES FROM THE MOTHERHOOD Jennifer DuBose Dishes have to be done, kids have to be cuddled and the laundry must be folded (um, no. Does anyone actually fold laundry anymore?).

In my case, I also had to negotiate a property claim with the other driver’s company and wrap my head around the project of buying another car. But I haven’t really been up for it.

My kids are having a ball researching used cars online, but the whole thing makes my head swim. In fact, Sunday afternoon, after several minutes of being crowded onto the couch with everyone poring over listings on my laptop, I handed it off to Noah and headed upstairs to close my eyes. Not 10 minutes later, though, after I’d finally gotten myself situated with my varied and sundry ice-packs (um, I don’t recommend using bags of frozen mixed berries in a pinch, by the way. They eventually leak.) and nearly drifted off to sleep, my firstborn tiptoed into my bedroom with my laptop to show me a Volkswagen for sale. Nap over.

It’s hard to resist, though, the enthusiasm of a kid hoping to have a say in the car he’ll get to drive later this year, once he gets his permit.

Oh, the joy.

Holly got in on the act, too.

One morning before school – before I even got out of bed, actually – she showed me a car for sale online.

“Not bad,” I said, impressed with her skills, but she wasn’t done.

“Show me the CARFAX,” she said, as she clicked on the link detailing the car’s history.

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Jennifer DuBose says a reluctant “goodbye” to her “stickermobile,” which was recently totaled in an accident.

I laughed so hard I cried.

And that afternoon, as she walked through the back door after school, the first thing she said wasn’t “Hello” or “Hi, Mom” it was “Equinox and Pilot.” Seems she’d been scoping-out cars on the bus ride home.

It took a few days of this harangue from my kids – and confirmation from my insurance company that my dear, old Subaru Forester was indeed a total loss – before I faced facts and finally began hunting for another car. My kids don’t really care for my methods, however.

For example, when I stumbled across a sweet, used Mini-Cooper online (hmmm, bike-rack on the back, dog in the rear, a roof-rack for the kayaks, awesome gas mileage, it can be done, right?), Noah made it clear he didn’t approve. Too small.

Besides, “You’re not a Mini-Cooper kind of girl,” he

added.

“What’s a Mini-Cooper kind of girl?”

“A teeny-tiny woman,” he said. Boy, that boy is bold.

“Just what are you trying to say?” I sputtered in mock protest, hands on hips.

Me thinks he doesn’t consider himself a Mini-Cooper kind of guy, truth be told.

Later, when a few other cars caught my eye as I circled the Trader Joe’s parking lot I simply rolled down my window and interviewed their owners.

I’m not a stalker, though my kids would beg to differ. En route to soccer practice that afternoon, I spotted several more.

“What about that one? Or that one? What is it?” I asked, as I slowed down to let the car in question pass so I could get a better look.

“Mom, stop looking at cars,” Noah pleaded. “We’re gonna be late. You’re driving so slowly, everyone’s passing you.”

True, but I was on a mission

and not quite up to passing others in my unfamiliar rental.

Everyone else was just doing what they usually do, anyhow, racing to red lights.

And besides, I added, “I can’t fly. This thing isn’t Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang.”

No, it most certainly isn’t.

I’m not a fan of the new-fangled keyless ignition. All that’s required to start it is that the key be somewhere in the car, and then you just push a button. But on our way to school Wednesday morning Noah decided that he need something from the trunk, so I pulled over and gave him the key. He got what he needed and closed the trunk. It wasn’t until minutes later, when I pulled into my driveway and noticed the flashing “THERE IS NO KEY IN THE CAR” light on the dash, that I realized that the key was still in his pocket.

Once I turned the car off, I wouldn’t be able to turn it back on. I had to fish Noah out of class to get the key.

I miss my old Forester. I’d planned to teach Noah how to drive in it, a stick (manual transmission), as I believe that knowing how is really valuable skill, enabling one to drive any car. But manual transmissions are hard to come by anymore, I’m finding, so I’ll shift gears and keep things in perspective.

It’s just a car, after all. I may be stiff and sore and headachy for who knows how long, but hey, I still have my life. And one more sticker.

“One love,” it says. Yeah, everything’s gonna be all right.

• Jennifer DuBose lives in Batavia with her husband, Todd, and their two children, Noah and Holly. She provides this personal recollection of an event she experienced. Contact her at jenniferdubose@msn. com.

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Artisan Collective popping up in Batavia to help local economy KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com BATAVIA – Markets are popping up in downtown Batavia as a means of helping the local economy and at-home businesses.

The initiative, known as Artisan Collective, involves a once-a-month flash market that takes place in different locations throughout downtown Batavia. The market includes handcrafted goods from independent artists, designers and artisans in the Fox River Valley.

The initiative was developed by Batavia resident and MainStreet Board member and volunteer Jamie Saam, as a means of gaining interest in shopping local. Artisan Collective gives at-home businesses a chance to be hosted in various area businesses as a means of product promotion and bringing people downtown.

“The Artisan Collective is a unique market experience,” said Jamie Saam in a news release, “where guests of the

collective get to shop local, explore a bricks-and-mortar local business or property, socialize with other members of our community and get information on the happenings in Batavia. Local Artisans are able share their customers and grow their businesses with this grassroots promoted event.”

Provided photo The market pops up from Artisan Collective’s pop-up market takes place once a month in different locations throughout downtown 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. once a month, Batavia. The market includes handcrafted goods from independent artists, designers and artisans in the Fox and has been seen at businessRiver Valley. es such as Pal Joey’s, Batavia Academy of Dance, The Dock at 150 First St. and K. Hollis Jewelers.

According to the release, the Artisan Collective is looking forward to partnering with some downtown events such as the Batavia Farmers’ Market, Batavia’s Green Walk, the Batavia House Walk and other Sunday, March 31st, 2013 locally-focused happenings in Batavia.

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Charles. Children ages 9 through 16 are invited to audition for director Lori Holm and music director Kim Maslo. Children will be seen on a first-come basis.

Those auditioning should prepare a short, one-minute song selection to be sung without accompaniment. Auditionees will also be asked to read from the script.

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editorial@kcchronicle.com AURORA – Liverpool Acoustic, an all-acoustic Beatles cover band, will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Culture Stock.

Liverpool Acoustic’s concerts are promoted on 93.1 WXRT’s “Breakfast With The Beatles” show. The band members include Rob Lane on lead vocals and rhythm guitar; D.W. Lang on bass, harmonica and vocals; Bryan Frederick on percussion and vocals; and Ian Shaw on lead guitar.

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and concerts throughout the western suburbs.

Culture Stock, located at 43 E. Galena Blvd. is downtown Aurora’s Bookstore and Community Center.

Culture Stock has hosted musicians as part of the M.U.S.I.C. Monday series, but the Liverpool Acoustic concert will be an entry into hosting music on the weekend.

About Culture Stock Culture Stock is a social center for cultural activities and community programs, while also serving as a used book and media reseller.

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Dancers rehearse the cancan for State Street Dance Studio’s production of “An Evening at the Paris Cabaret.” The one-night show will take place Saturday, March 16, at the Metea Valley High School in Aurora. other dancers and actors from around the area.

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This year marks State Street Dance Studio’s fourth annual production of its contemporary show. Productions in the past have included “Mary Poppins,” “West Side Story” and “King of the Pridelands.”

This year, the “Paris Cabaret” will be a dance adaptation in the spirit of the Paris’ Moulin Rouge. The show tells a story about a dancer who falls in love with a French man.

Dancers from the studio’s jazz, modern, contemporary, hip hop, theater dance and tap classes will be a part of the production.

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Book Notes: ‘The Turncoat’ spans genres

By RAE PADILLA FRANCOEUR GateHouse News Service

TODAY – Your earning potential in the year ahead will be much greater than it has been for a number of years. Nothing will be handed to you on a silver platter; you’re going to have to earn it the hard way with some old-fashioned work.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Your determination will increase considerably once you set your mind to completing a specific objective. All successes, including yours, are predicated upon an ability to establish goals.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – You should do quite well with your shopping, because you’re not inclined to take things at face value. In fact, you’re likely to be very interested in what’s behind any facade.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – If you unexpectedly find yourself dealing with some influential people, don’t be intimidated by titles, trappings or appearances. You’ll do quite well with the big muckety-mucks.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Even if you’re the key player who pulls off something of significance, allow an insecure associate who had only a small hand in the undertaking to take a few bows.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – You may have an opportunity to repeat something that you enjoyed moderate success with in the past, only this time you’ll get much greater results.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Your greatest successes are likely to come from endeavors that you work on with others. This will be especially true for large-scale enterprises in which the stakes are high.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Instead of simply demanding that your mate do this or that, you should set a good example.

Your spouse will cooperate if you first show that you’re doing your part to share some of the load.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – If something in which you’re involved hasn’t been working out to your satisfaction, make some constructive changes. It’s time to be a victor, not a victim.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – You have a valuable friend or acquaintance who can play a pivotal role in helping you advance a personal interest. Don’t be reluctant to solicit his or her help.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Give the requirements of your loved ones precedence over your own interests, if at all possible. In the end, you’ll feel better if you do your duty.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Much benefit can be derived if you stick to your skill set. If possible, focus on social activities and take care of worldly interests tomorrow.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – A situation that has been a liability for quite some time is likely to do an about-face and start producing much-needed benefits. Things have a way of leveling out.

It’s not fair to say that “The Turncoat: Renegades of the Revolution” is historical romance. While categorizing books might be a good move for book sellers who have shelving and selling to do, it’s a different story for browsers open to discovery. Labels can discourage exploration.

Had I not once worked with author Donna Thorland at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Mass., I probably would have bypassed “The Turncoat,” a book that spans genres.

The smart writer, with a talent for fashioning immersive historical detail into page-turning drama, gives us a bird’s-eye view of the British occupation of Philadelphia in 1777.

There are acts of spying and subterfuge, bloody and demoralizing battles, Quakers torn between faith and duty, military leaders like George Washington and Alexander Hamilton coping with a dearth of supplies while attempting to strategize next moves, the day-to-day life of soldiers and farmers and vulnerable women left alone, roving bands of terrorist dragoons and British sympathizers living the last of the high life. And had I bypassed this book, I would never have learned that “romance” also bears investigation if you’re at all interested in erotic literature. Thorland is good at that, too.

“The Turncoat” is a lot of fun, especially since love and democracy prevail though not without coded letters, torture, disguises and, at times, courageous death.

While living on the family homestead in Pennsylvania, the young, fiercely independent Quaker, Kate Grey, decides to work with Angela Ferrers, a beautiful and daring spy who works for the Rebel cause. Mrs. Ferrers tutors Kate, a fast learner, and Kate joins the social network of British officers and sympathizers who’ve taken up residence in Philadelphia. Her job is to position herself where she will be privy to military secrets that she passes on to Washington and Hamilton via her coded letters.

Kate is compromised from the start.

Certain British officers who’ve been to her home in Pennsylvania know her identity and have already suffered

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“The Turncoat: Renegades of the Revolution” is written by Donna Thorland. breaches of security at Kate and Mrs. Ferrers’ hands. Though Kate does morph nicely from plain Quaker to embellished socialite, it isn’t enough to conceal her connection to the Rebel cause.

Only strategic deals and outright blackmail keep her safe, and then, only barely. Her father, one of the “Fighting Quakers,” is already at Washington’s side doing his part.

One British officer in particular – Peter Tremayne – pursues Kate despite the dangers to the both of them. And, of course, Kate matches his passions, kiss for kiss.

The dangers are further complicated by Peter’s cousin, Colonel Bayard, who decides he must have Kate for his wife. He pursues her and, though she doesn’t not like him, she succumbs to their physical attraction. To protect the Rebel cause, she consents to their engagement.

Kate’s identity is further compro-

‘The Turncoat: Renegades of the Revolution’ Author: Donna Thorland Publisher: New American Library/Penguin Books Cost: Paperback – $15 mised and the risks she takes grow ever more dangerous. It’s a complex web of intrigue that Thorland masters in this well-done story that gives us some insights into the bloody birth of this nation.

Thorland’s work as manager of architecture and interpretation at the Peabody Essex Museum, her studies at Yale in art history and her subsequent work as a screenwriter and film director nicely position her in this new role as author of historical fiction.

“The Turncoat” is the first of three related novels.

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Jerry Lewis (1926), comedian; Chuck Woolery (1941), game show host; Erik Estrada (1949), actor; Gore Verbinski (1964), filmmaker; Lauren Graham (1967), actress; Blake Griffin (1989), basketball player.

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Boyfriend’s sense of ownership includes mail Dear Abby: My boyfriend and I are in our 20s and have been dating for five years. We’re renovating a home that we will live in once it’s completed. We have never lived together before.

During the renovation I have come to the house to find that he has opened packages that were addressed to me. The first time, I didn’t say anything because I thought he might have thought it was his. After the second and third times, I mentioned – nicely – that they weren’t his to open.

He claims he “knew” they were things for the house, which is why he opened them.

How can I make it clear that I expect him to respect my personal mail when he thinks this is no big deal? – No Respect in New York Dear No Respect: If I were you, I’d be less concerned about his opening your packages and far more concerned that when you tell him something bothers you, he ignores it. His disregard for your feelings is a red flag.

Your boyfriend appears to think that what is yours is his.

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips Is the reverse also true? (I’ll bet it’s not.) Does he also check your phone messages and email? Does this extend to any other areas of your relationship?

If this was only about his opening your mail, I would advise you to open a post office box in your name only. However, if the answer to any of my questions is yes, I think you should take a sober look at the entire relationship.

Dear Abby: My mother-in-law is addicted to prescription painkillers and has been for more than 10 years. She went to rehab once, but relapsed and hasn’t been able to get clean since. She has tried to quit on her own, but ends up having great emotional stress and slight psychotic episodes and starts again.

My problem is, my husband sees her addiction as “manageable.” He sees no harm in having

her watch our 3-year-old daughter, even though he has told me he has seen her nod off with her eyes rolled back like drug addicts do, usually during the afternoon.

When we argue about this, he becomes defensive and attacks my family for being “overprotective and paranoid.”

Am I right to put my foot down? I’m sick and tired of fighting over this. – Not Paranoid in Pennsylvania Dear Not Paranoid: Continue putting your foot down! A person whose eyes have rolled back after taking drugs or alcohol hasn’t “nodded off.” The person has lost consciousness and PASSED OUT. In your mother-in-law’s case, it means that while she may be physically present, she is completely unavailable to supervise your child. Leaving your daughter under the care of a person in this condition is child endangerment. That’s why you can’t allow it.

• Write Dear Abby at www. dearabby.com.

Right level of vitamin d is source of controversy Dear Doctor K: I’ve read a lot about vitamin D deficiency in the news. How much do I need?

Where can I get it?

Dear Reader: I try to make things clear, but the value of vitamin D supplements is complicated. Here it is in a nutshell.

We get most of the vitamins we need in our diet. However, vitamin D is found naturally in only a few foods. Fatty fish is the main food source. Milk doesn’t naturally contain vitamin D, but it’s fortified with it.

So are many juices and breakfast cereals. (I’ve put a table of food sources of vitamin D on my website, AskDoctorK.com.)

We get most of our vitamin D from sunlight: When sun strikes the skin, certain cells make vitamin D. But people get a lot less sunlight than they used to. It’s not just the concern about skin cancer; it’s mainly the fact that most of us spend much less time outdoors than our ancestors did.

Throughout most of human history, humans spent much of the daytime outdoors. At the turn of the 20th century, more than 90 percent of U.S. citizens lived and worked on farms.

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff We didn’t know about vitamin D at the turn of the 20th century and couldn’t measure blood levels.

So, we don’t know for sure, but most experts think that our blood levels of vitamin D today are likely much lower than our ancestors’.

Is that a problem? We know from epidemiologic studies that the risk of getting many important diseases – autoimmune diseases, heart disease, certain types of cancer – is greater among people whose blood levels of vitamin D are lower. Few people dispute that.

Here’s where the controversy begins. It is clear that taking vitamin D supplements can raise your blood levels. But it’s by no means clear that this is good for your health.

Most experts agree that if your blood levels are lower than 20 ng/ml, you tend to develop thinning of the bones, and that taking vitamin D supplements can help protect you. But the value of vitamin

D supplements for protecting you against other diseases is uncertain.

The current recommendation for vitamin D is 600 international units (IU) per day for people up to age 70, and 800 IU per day for those over age 70. Vitamin D comes in two forms: D3 and D2. If you take supplements, some experts recommend choosing one that contains D3.

Here’s the bottom line, at least for me: Get your vitamin D from foods.

Avoid too much sun exposure, which can increase your risk of skin cancer. If your blood level of vitamin D is lower than 30 ng/ml, then I recommend you talk to your doctor about taking at least 1,000 IU a day.

Some of my colleagues disagree with this advice.

Nevertheless, this is what I do myself. Studies are under way that will tell me if I’m right or wrong. I’ll keep you informed of new developments.

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

Girl feels flustered when she’s flattered Dr. Wallace: I’m a pretty good student and a good athlete. I play on the school teams in tennis and swimming.

I’m also told that I’m fairly attractive. I guess that I have quite a few things going for me. My problem is that when someone pays me even the slightest compliment I can’t accept it.

I usually say, “You’re just saying that” or “That isn’t true.” When that happens and my parents hear me, they get upset and tell me to graciously say, “Thanks for the compliment,” but somehow I find that difficult. Any help will be appreciated. – Amanda, Portland, Ore. Dear Amanda: Many people have a difficult time having praise heaped on them. But, Dr. Robert Bell, a Houston, Tex. psychologist, suggests that there are ways to receive a flattering remark without feeling flustered.

First he says it’s important to realize that the main reason praise is so difficult to accept is because “We’re afraid of appearing egotistical or insincere.”

“Surprisingly,” he adds, “the way a person feels about himself or herself doesn’t really have much to do with it. Even average people with fairly good self-esteem are embarrassed.

It’s just that people are more accustomed to being criticized than complimented.”

Once a teen accepts the fact that it’s natural to want, need and look forward to compliments, he or she will be able to accept them more gracefully.

So, the next time someone sings praises about you, “acknowledge with a smile and a simple ‘Thank you,’” says Janet Weiner in Seventeen magazine.

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace “Then leave the gesture alone,” she adds. “Don’t qualify the compliment or put yourself down.”

Learning to receive and give compliments gracefully will leave you feeling happy inside and can be the first step toward new friendships.

And we all know compliments are more fun than criticism, so learn to offer (and receive) sincere compliments. They don’t cost anything and the results are always positive!

Dr. Wallace: I read in a health magazine that Vitamin E will help skin be healthy, smooth and clear. The article said not to take it in tablet form, so I want to know what foods contain Vitamin E? – Nameless, DeKalb, Ill.

Dear Nameless: Vitamin E protects the cells of the body from damage and degeneration and helps maintain healthy skin. Plant oils such as soybean, cottonseed and sunflower and products made from them are the richest sources of Vitamin E. Nuts, wheat germ and green, leafy vegetables are other good sources.

Vitamin C (found abundantly in citrus fruits, tomatoes, broccoli, cantaloupe, berries, cabbage and asparagus) promotes healthy skin, as well.

You should also drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and get proper rest to keep your skin healthy and vibrant.

• Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Email him at rwallace@galesburg.net.

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CELEBRITY CIPHER

George S. Kaufman, a playwright, director and producer who died in 1961, said, “Once upon a time there were three bears: Papa Bear, Mama Bear and Camembert.”

In the better-known story about the three bears, Goldilocks entered their house through the front door and ate the baby bear’s porridge – presumably leaving the cheese in the fridge!

At the bridge table, as we have been studying this week, we need entries for a variety of reasons. In this deal, it is to take some finesses. How should South play in three no-trump after West leads the spade queen?

South’s sequence showed a balanced hand with 23 or 24 points (or a good 22). North shrugged his shoulders and raised to game.

South starts with six top tricks: one spade, one heart and four clubs. He could establish three winners in diamonds, but surely the defenders would then take at least one diamond and four spades.

Instead, declarer must assume that the heart finesse is working and chase after one spade, four hearts and four clubs. However, South might need to take the heart finesse three times. This requires three doors – entries – to the dummy.

And they are available if declarer is careful with his clubs.

After winning the second (or first) trick with his spade ace, South leads his club eight and overtakes with dummy’s nine.

He is on the board, so he takes a heart finesse. Next, declarer overtakes his club 10 with dummy’s jack and takes a second heart finesse. Then he leads the club queen to dummy’s king, takes a third heart finesse, and claims.

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CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT Driver

CARRIER ROUTES AVAILABLE IN KANE COUNTY Early morning delivery 5 days per week. No delivery on Sunday and Monday.

Must sign a contract and have valid license and insurance.

Excellent benefits Retention bonus Uniform allowance

407 S. WALNUT ST. SYCAMORE, IL

HOUSE & GARAGE FULL ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, FURNITURE, TOOLS

Receiving Assets Per A Q.D.R.O. Make sure you structure the assets properly.

Call TRINITY FINANCIAL 815-288-5800 Or e-mail amber@trinityifs.com To schedule a free consultation

CASHIER – PART TIME wanted for busy auto dealership.

Must work nights @ Saturday. Previous cashier experience preferred.

Fill out application at Don McCue Chevrolet in St. Charles or fax resume to 630-584-0163

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MARCH 15 & 16 9 AM to 3 PM

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FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

2600 North Annie Glidden Rd DeKalb, Illinois 60115

Call 630-443-3607

Northern Illinois University is accepting applications for an Accounts Payable Associate and for a Financial Accountant in the Controller's Office.

For application and position information, visit: www.hr.niu.edu.

WASHER ~ KENMORE ELITE

ESTATE-MOVING SALE

DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center

Found Cat- Visits our house on N. 9th , near the Daily Queen in St. Charles. Please call to claim, 815508-2121.

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DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center has part & full time positions available for CNA's on the night shift.

Apply at:

Dryer. Maytag Atlantis. Oversize cap. Intellidry. 240v. Electric. $195 OBO. 630-277-1602

Wurlitzer spinet piano, bedroom, living room and dining room furniture, many boxes material, sewing, Singer treadle sewing machine, oak buffet, oak tool chest, Philco console radio, small console record player, records, many toys from 50s and 60s, games, costume jewelry, Rolleiflex camera, lots of hats, cups and saucers, upright freezer, refrigerator, gas stove never used, washer and Fisher & Paykel dryer, Cannon printer 80 microfilm reader, kitchenware, much nice glassware, Kirby vacuum, Toro power mower, Generac 8hp generator, Noma snow blower, many hand tools.

Many items will be sold in box lots. This is a large sale, many interesting items will be sold.

Cash or local checks only.

K. SCHULTZ ESTATE SALES 847-902-6518

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1900 Antique Kitchen Utensils Wooden, (9), $225/all.

630-232-1080

42W285 Retreat Ct The Windings Subdivision 40+ Years of Accumulated Antique Furniture, Rugs, Glassware, Copper Pots & Pans.

Bedroom Chest of Drawers & Bedding for King & Twin Size Beds. Holiday Goods incl 8' Lighted Tree, Wreaths & Ornaments. 46” Projection TV, Bose Radio, Hundreds of Books, Lawn & Patio Furniture, Gardening Items incl Hoses, Sprinklers, Electric Hedge Trimmer, Leaf Blower and More.

BATAVIA SAT & SUN MARCH 16 & 17 9AM - 3PM 411 STEWART ST.

RECORDS – Box of 40 easy listening LPs from the 60s. Good cond. $5. Mike 847-695-9561

Entertainment Center / Wall unit Beautiful solid oak Baker Road, disassembles for moving, smoked glass doors, drawers & shelves for great storage. Perfect condition. $300. 630-365-6331 Lazy Boy Chair – X-tra Large Long Made For Tall Person – Exc. Cond.

Used Very Little $275 630-584-5418

Lawn Mower. Toro. 6.5HP. Bagger, self propelled. $75.

630-879-6836 Mower: Craftsman, 6.6 HP, mulcher, self propelled, ez start $70 630-232-0183 Mower: MTD Push 22” 3.75HP side discharge, like new $50 630-232-0183 Pressure Washer: “Monsoon” 5 HP 1800 P.S.I., very good cond. $100 630-232-0183

Off of Raddant St. Air Cleaners (2) Oreck

Furniture, B-B-Que grill, TV, stereo, Xmas décor, tools

Very good condition! $125/both.

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By Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association, $200.

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& SO MUCH MORE!!

1S006 MILLCREEK CIRCLE MOVING SALE Sat March 16 and Sun March 17 10-2 pm Canadel Dining Table, Nickel & Stone Chairs, Rowe Couch & Loveseat, Hooker Desk, Bedroom Set, Mattress Set, Coffee Table

LEATHER JACKET - NEW Ladies Harley Davidson Leather Jacket.

Size XL. Black & Beige. $269.

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We'd love to help.

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Custer's Last Fight

1998 Red Dodge Ram 1500 4wd Crew cab Pickup w/ remote start 110,000 mi. $4200 OBO. 815-356-9940

2000 Chevrolet Express 1500 Explorer Conversion Van. 85600 miles. Clean inside & out.

Nice Ride. $4200. 815-404-1369

A-1 AUTO

I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs

2002 Red Doolittle

5X10 enclosed cargo trailer $1250/obo. 815-356-9940

Motorcycle Swap Meet

SUN MAR. 24, 8 - 3 KANE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS in St. Charles

Our 10th Year $7 Admission, $50 Booth 630-985-2097

1990 & Newer Will beat anyone's price by $300.

Will pay extra for Honda, Toyota & Nissan

815-814-1964

Will BUY UR USED CAR, TRUCK, SUV,

MOST CASH WILL BEAT ANY QUOTE GIVEN!! $400 - $2000 “don't wait.... call 2day”!! * 815-575-5153 *

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

630-879-8300

$$ WANTED $$ Cars, Trucks & Vans $500 Cash. Free Towing.

815-739-9221

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Seasonal Truck Drivers Elburn Cooperative strives to be a premier agricultural-based company in our community. This is accomplished through our dedicated and professional staff that provide innovative services & quality products that help both our customers & communities succeed.

IRON WHEELS 42” diameter. $120/pair.

847-515-8012 Huntley area

We are currently looking for driven, energetic, individuals to work seasonally for our Meredith Road and Sycamore locations. The successful applicant will have a CDL, truck driving experience with good record & hazardous materials endorsement, preferred.

The candidate will need to pass the DOT mandated physical exam and meet all drug testing requirements.

GOLF CLUBS Men's, Callaway X-20 Irons, 4 thru sand wedge, regular steel shafts. All in good condition! $90.00. 630-677-1002

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Equal Opportunity Employer - Elburn Coop is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. The selection and placement of employees is based on the best matched individual through assessing educational and occupational background and personal interviews.

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NOTICE PUBLICATION POLICIES This publication reserves the right to edit or reject any ads without comment. This publication is careful to review all advertising but the burden of truthful content belongs to the advertiser. We use standard abbreviations and we reserve the right to properly classify your ad. All ads are subject to credit approval.

We reserve the right to require prepayment. We accept cash, check, Visa, Mastercard and Discover.

CHECK YOUR AD Please check your ad the first day it is published. If you see an error, call us immediately and it will be corrected for the next available publication date. Our liability is for only one publication date and shall not exceed the total cost of the first day of publication.

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ST. CHARLES ~ 2 BEDROOM

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

ELBURN - 3 BR $1,200 & Sec., plus utilities. Washer/Dryer, AC, and basement. No Pets / No Smoking!

Close to Train. 630-365-6887

$99 1st Month's Rent

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3 BR Apartments Dishwasher On-Site Laundry Facility Playground Washer & Dryer Connection Sparkling Pool

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Shared bath & kit, $110-120/wk.

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DEKALB COUNTRY VIEW APARTMENTS 1 & 2 bd apts available. $550$625 Clean Quiet country setting, close to downtown Genoa. Lots of updates. Call 815-784-4606

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Appliances, W/D, A/C, extra storage.

No pets, $875/mo, utilities incl.

815-375-0132

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Air conditioned office area and bathrooms Great location near airport & tollway in DeKalb.

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Close to downtown, off-St parking. $650/mo incl utilities, avail now.

Call Gene @ 630-232-4361

St. Charles - Newly Renovated

GENEVA, ELGIN, OFFICE / WAREHOUSE, 1500 sf.

10x12 overhead door.

For sale/lease, $1200/mo.

Dearborn, 630-894-1277 ext 11

1BR $650 and 2BR $850.

NO PETS! 630-841-0590

ST. CHARLES 1st MO FREE! LOOKING for a farmhouse with out Lrg 1BR $769, Lrg 2BR from $829/mo. Incl heat, water, cooking gas, Appliances & laundry.

630-584-1685

building or garage. Will pay $600 - $1000/mo. Prefer Kane or far east DeKalb County. Have cats & dogs. Call Gary, 630-365-0853.

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

sp plac pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/21-101 et on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at seq.

2:00 p.m. at the Coultrap School, 1113 Peyton St., Geneva, IL Dated March 14, 2013 at Gene- 60134. Bid documents will be va, Illinois. available at the pre-bid meeting and may be obtained upon receipt /s/ B. Billeter of a $50.00 non-refundable dePetitioner posit payable to Aires Consulting Group, Inc. (Published in the Kane County The Board of Education reserves Chronicle, March 16, 23 & 30, the right to reject any and all bids 2013.) or parts thereof or waive any irregularities that are in the interest of District 304.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the Purchasing Manager, Two East Main Street, St. Charles, Illinois, no later than Public notice is hereby given that 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 1, on June 4, 2013, in Courtroom 2013, for 2013/14 Concrete No. 110, of the Kane County Reclamation.

Courthouse, 100 South Third, Geneva, Illinois, at the hour of 9:30 Bids will be opened publicly and A.M. or as soon thereafter as this read aloud in the Council Chammatter may heard, a Petition will be bers at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April heard in said Courtroom for the 1, 2013. change of name of KADENCE PATRICIA KETZEL to KADENCE PA- Specifications and bidder inforTRICIA KETZEL-GAUDETTE pur- mation may be obtained at the Ofsuant to 735 ILCS 5/21-101 et fice of the Inventory Control & Purseq. chasing Manager, City of St. Charles, 200 Devereaux Way, St. Dated March 15, 2013 at Gene- Charles, Illinois. va, Illinois.

All sealed envelopes must be /s/ Kim Ketzel-Gaudette clearly marked for which proposal Petitioner they pertain to.

(Published in the Kane County CITY OF ST. CHARLES Chronicle, March 16, 23 & 30, Mike Shortall 2013.)

Inventory Control & Purchasing Manager 13 MR 241 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION REGARDING NAME CHANGE

PUBLIC NOTICE

(Published in the Kane County IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE Chronicle, March 16, 2013.)

SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PUBLIC NOTICE 13 MR 703 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION REGARDING NAME CHANGE Public notice is hereby given that on May 13, 2013, in Courtroom No. 110, of the Kane County Courthouse, 100 South Third, Geneva, Illinois, at the hour of 9:30 A.M. or as soon thereafter as this matter may heard, a Petition will be heard in said Courtroom for the change of name of TREVOR LEE BRYANT to TREVOR LEE BILLETER 735 ILCS 5/21-101

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

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g ting business known as GORDY'S CATERING located at 776 Fox Run Drive, Geneva, IL 60134.

Dated: March 08, 2013.

Public Notice is hereby given /s/ John A. Cunningham that on February 21, 2013 a certifiKane County Clerk cate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illi- (Published in the Kane County nois, setting forth the names and Chronicle, March 16, 23 & 30, addresses of all persons owning, 2013.) conducting and transacting the business known as CRUISIN' PUBLIC NOTICE WAVES located at 176 Mistwood Lane, North Aurora, IL 60542.

Kent Mutchler, Secretary ASSUMED NAME Board of Education PUBLICATION NOTICE Geneva Community Unit School Dated: February 21, 2013.

District 304 /s/ John A. Cunningham Public Notice is hereby given Kane County Clerk that on February 28, 2013 a certifi(Published in the Kane County cate was filed in the office of the Chronicle, March 16, 2013.)

(Published in the Kane County County Clerk of Kane County, IlliChronicle, March 2, 9 & 16, nois, setting forth the names and PUBLIC NOTICE addresses of all persons owning, 2013.) conducting and transacting the Public Notice is hereby given that business known as J. SULLIVAN & PUBLIC NOTICE the Board of Education of Geneva ASSOCIATES located at 1801 Community Unit School District Kevin Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123 ASSUMED NAME 304, Geneva, IL will receive bids PUBLICATION NOTICE for Coultrap School Demolition.

Dated: February 28, 2013.

Bids must be addressed to Mr. Scott Ney, Director of Facility Operations, Public Notice is hereby given /s/ John A. Cunningham and received at the Administration that on March 11, 2013 a certifiKane County Clerk Office, 227 N. Fourth St., Geneva, cate was filed in the office of the IL 60134, by 2:00 p.m. local time County Clerk of Kane County, Illi- (Published in the Kane County nois, setting forth the names and on April 5, 2013.

Chronicle, March 2, 9 & 16, A recommended pre-bid meeting addresses of all persons owning, 2013.) will take place on Friday, March conducting and transacting the 22, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the business known as GALL REMODPUBLIC NOTICE Coultrap School, 1113 Peyton St., ELING located at 1954 CobbleGeneva, IL 60134. Prime bidders stone Dr, Carpentersville, IL 60110 may obtain bid documents from ASSUMED NAME Tree Towns Repro Service, Dated: March 11, 2013.

PUBLICATION NOTICE Elmhurst, IL 60126 (630-832/s/ John A. Cunningham Public Notice is hereby given 0209) for a refundable $100 deKane County Clerk that on March 7, 2013 a certificate posit payable to Geneva CUSD #304. was filed in the office of the County (Published in the Kane County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setThe Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids Chronicle, March 16, 23 & 30, ting forth the names and addresses or parts thereof or waive any irregu- 2013.) of all persons owning, conducting larities that are in the interest of Disand transacting the business PUBLIC NOTICE trict 304. known as SOMETHING 4 U located at 1985 Huntley Rd, West Dundee, Kent Mutchler, Secretary ASSUMED NAME IL 60118.

Board of Education PUBLICATION NOTICE Geneva Community Unit School Dated: March 7, 2013.

District 304 Public Notice is hereby given that on March 08, 2013 a certifi/s/ John A. Cunningham (Published in the Kane County cate was filed in the office of the Kane County Clerk Chronicle, March 16, 2013.)

County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and (Published in the Kane County Buying? Selling? addresses of all persons owning, Chronicle, March 9, 16 & 23, conducting and transacting the 2013.)

Renting? Hiring?

Public Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of Geneva Community Unit School District 304, Geneva, Illinois will receive bids for Asbestos Abatement at Coultrap School. Bids must be addressed to Mr. Scott Ney, Director of Facility Operations, and received at the Administration Office, 227 N. Fourth St., Geneva, IL 60134, by 2:30 p.m. local time on April 5, To place an ad, 2013. call 877-264-2527 A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection will take place Kane County Chronicle Classified 26, 2013

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

SUPPLEMENTAL ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on February 28, 2013 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as URSPORT located at 199 Poplar Pl Suite 1, North Aurora, IL 60542.

Dated: February 28, 2013. /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, March 2, 9 & 16, 2013.)

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/s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk

Public Notice is hereby given that (Published in the Kane County on March 7, 2013 a certificate Chronicle, March 9, 16 & 23, was filed in the office of the County 2013.)

Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, concerning the business known as TWIZTED IMAGES located at 5 S. Washington Street, Batavia, IL 60510 which certificate sets forth Call to advertise the following changes in the opera815-455-4800 tion thereof: I, Matt Waldow, do certify that I Send your Classified have a financial interest in the busiAdvertising 24/7 to: ness being conducted and transacted in Kane County, Illinois under Email: classified@ the above named business and that shawsuburban.com the address of such business will Fax: 815-477-8898 be: 9 E. Wilson Street, Batavia, IL 60510. or online at: www.KCChronicle.com

AT YOUR YOUR SERVICE PUBLIC NOTICE

SUPPLEMENTAL ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on March 7, 2013 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, concerning the business known as TWIZTED IMAGES located at 5 S. Washington Street, Batavia, IL 60510 which certificate sets forth the following changes in the operation thereof: I, Keith F. Nelson, do certify that I have a financial interest in the business being conducted and transacted in Kane County, Illinois under the above named business and that the address of such business is listed above.

Visit the Local Business Directory online at KCChronicle.com/localbusiness Call to advertise 877-264-2527

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Dated: March 07, 2013 /s/ John A. Cunningham Kane County Clerk (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, March 9, 16 & 23, 2013.)

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No. 0303 SEVEN BLURBS FOR SEVEN BIOGRAPHIES By Samuel A. Donaldson / Edited by Will Shortz

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25 Cleverness

26 TV’s Peter and literature’s Ben 27 Walk through

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33 “Start already!”

35 “An insightful look at how playing Miss Brooks took its toll on Ms. Arden” 39 Spanish beaches 41 Cole Porter title woman 42 Slickers and galoshes

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For any three answers, call from a touch-tone phone: 1-900-285-5656, $1.49 each minute; or, with a credit card, 1-800814-5554.

44 Captain Hook’s alma mater

46 Engine attachment 47 Crumbs

48 “You don’t have to be a gardener to dig this book about Kerouac’s tools”

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58 “Finally, we learn how one Jonas brother defined an entire generation” 63 Jaguar rival

66 Frozen dessert name 67 It could pave the way

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Kane County Chronicle / kcchronicle.com Bethlehem Lutheran Church 1145 N. 5th Ave. St. Charles, IL 60174 1 mile N. of Rt. 64 on Rt. 25, (630) 584-2199 www.bethlehemluth.org Sunday Worship: 8:00 a.m./ 9:15 a.m./ 10:30 a.m.

Adult Learning, Sundays: 9:15 am/10:30 am Worship on Saturdays 5:30 p.m.

Uplift on Saturdays 6:30 pm Teen led Praise Gathering Bethelem Preschool Center: Full Day Child Care/Half dayPreschool 630-584-6027

Faith Lutheran Church

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD !

Sanctuary 1S430 Wenmoth Rd. (630) 879-0785 www.sanctuaryag.com Sunday Service at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages at 9:00 a.m.

Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Bible studies and children’s Bible clubs for all ages

BAPTIST !

Faith Baptist Church at Mill Creek 01S455 S Mill Creek Drive, Geneva, IL 60134 Phone: (630) 845-2532 Website: www.fbcmillcreek.org E-mail: secretary@fbcmillcreek.org Sunday: Coffee & Fellowship - 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Grant Diamond

First Baptist Church of Geneva “Reach. Connect. Equip. Serve” East Campus (EC) 2300 South Street, Geneva Sunday: Traditional – 9:15 & 10:45 AM Worship Café – 9:15 AM West Campus (WC) 3435 Keslinger Road, Geneva Saturday Worship - 5:00 PM Sunday, Contemp. 9:15 & 10:45 AM Hand in Hand Christian Preschool: 630-208-4903 www.fbcg.com (630) 232-7068

CATHOLIC !

Holy Cross Catholic Church 2300 Main St., Batavia (630) 879-4750 Saturday Mass: 4:15 p.m.

Sunday Masses: 6:30, 8:00, 9:45 & 11:15 a.m.

Weekday Lenten Masses: 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Holy Day Masses: 7:00 p.m. Anticipatory, 6:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Confessions: Sat. After 8:30 a.m.

Mass & 3:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

Mon.- Fri. 7:00 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.

Tuesdays 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Tues. 8:30 a.m. & Sat. 4:00 p.m.

Eucharistic Healing Service & Chaplet, Tues. 6:00 p.m.

Rosary for Life: 1st Saturday of each month at 9:00 a.m.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Sun. to Sat. 1:00 p.m.

Msgr Daniel Deutsch - Pastor

St. Peter Catholic Church 1891 Kaneville Rd., Geneva (630) 232-0124 Weekday Masses Monday-Thursday 7AM & 8AM Friday during Summer 7AM & 8AM Friday during School Year 7AM & 8:45 AM Saturday 8AM Weekend Masses: Saturday 4:30PM Sunday 7AM, 9AM, 11AM, 5PM Holy Day & Holiday Masses Call the church for Mass times on these special days Confessions: Monday through Friday, 7:30 -7:55 AM Saturday, 8:30-10:00 AM & 3:15-4:15 PM

St. Patrick Catholic Church

(downtown) 408 Cedar St., St. Charles, IL 60174 Saturday, 6 p.m.

Sunday, 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & Noon (Crane Road) 6N491 Crane Rd. St. Charles, IL 60175 Saturday, 4 p.m.

Sunday, 8:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m., & 11:30 a.m.

COVENANT !

Batavia Covenant Church, Preschool

1314 W. Main St., Batavia.

(630) 879-3721 bataviacov.com Sunday Worship Hours: • 9:00 am Contemporary Worship Service • 10:00 am Coffee (Fellowship Hall) • 10:35 am Traditional Worship Service Preschool: (630) 879-3795

LUTHERAN !

Bethany Lutheran Church

8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia (corner of Lincoln and Wilson) (630) 879-3444 www.bethanybatavia.org 9:00 am Traditional Service with Holy Communion on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, plus Festival Sundays 11:00 am Contemporary Service with Holy Communion on each Sunday Education Hour takes place between the two services from 10:00 am to 11:00 am for ages 3 years old-adult Nursery care is available throughout the Sunday morning.

Monthly Last Friday Community Supper 5:00-7:00 pm Free to the Community

LC-MS and full of Holy Spirit fire!

Vibrant worship Sundays 9:00 a.m.

Nursery open during worship Education Hour 10:30 a.m.

1745 Kaneville Rd., Geneva www.flc.geneva.org (630) 232-8420

Geneva Lutheran Church “Serving Christ in the Heart of the Community” 301 South Third St., Geneva (630) 232-0165 www.genevalutheran.org Communion Worship Schedule Saturday – 5:30pm in Chapel Sunday - 9:00am in Sanctuary 10am - CoffeeHouse - free treats/beverages 10:15 am - Education Hour for ages 3 yrs.-adult Parents’ Day Out Program ages 2-5yrs. - M-F, 9:30am12:30pm or 10am-1pm age 4yrs., 12:30-3pm Building is ADA compliant.

Immanuel Lutheran Church and School (Missouri Synod) 950 Hart Rd., Batavia (630) 879-7163 - Church Office (630) 406-0157 - School www.ImmanuelBatavia.org Pastor Ronald Weidler Pastor William Beckmann Pastor Donald Moll Principal Glenn Steinbrenner Saturday Worship: 5:30 p.m. (Traditional) Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. (Traditional) 10:45 a.m. (Contemporary) Monday Night Worship: 7:15 p.m. (Traditional), June 13-August 15.

Holy Communion will be celebrated the first and third weekends of the month at all services.

Nursery Care Available Immanuel Lutheran School Preschool 3’s to 8th grade.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church & Preschool

(Missouri Synod) 101 S. 6th Ave., St. Charles (Just South of St. Charles Library) (630) 584-8638 The Rev. Timothy P. Silber, Sr. Pastor Saturday – Traditional Worship at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday – Traditional Worship at 8:00 a.m.

Sunday – Traditional Worship at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday – Contemporary Praise Worship at 11:00 a.m.

All services elevator access St. Mark’s Nurturing Center Preschool for ages 2 – Pre K (630) 584-4850 www.stmarksstc.org

METHODIST !

Baker Memorial United Methodist Church Fourth Ave. & Main St., St. Charles Join Us for Traditional Worship 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary 9 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School Nursery Care Available Senior Pastor: Rev. Ronni Sue Verboom 630-584-6680 www.bakermemorialchurch.org

PRESBYTERIAN !

Fox Valley Presbyterian Church (USA) A Welcoming Church 227 East Side Dr., Geneva (630) 232-7448 (1 blk. N. of Rt. 38.)

(630) 232-7448 www.fvpres.com 8:30 a.m. Worship (informal) 10:00 a.m. Worship (traditional) 10:00 a.m. Church school Nursery Care Provided 8:30-11:00 a.m.

Adult Breakfast Club 8:30 a.m.

Confirmation (7-8th grd.) 4:00 p.m.

Youth Group 7:00 p.m.

The Growing Place Weekday Preschool We are a Stephen Ministry Church

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST !

Congregational Church of Batavia

21 S. Batavia Ave. (Rt. 31) Batavia 630-879-1999 www.congregationalchurch.org Interim Pastor, Greg Skiba Sunday Worship 9:00 & 10:30 am Nursery care available Sunday School 10:30 am for age 3-12th grade Wednesday 5-8 pm: LOGOS Children and Youth program Batavia Nursery School 630-879-9470

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PRE-OWNED ANDERSON BMW

RAYMOND CHEVROLET

BUSS FORD

MOTOR WERKS INFINITI

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MOTOR WERKS BMW Barrington & Dundee Rds. • Barrington, IL

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ST. CHARLES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 1611 East Main Street • St. Charles, IL

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AUTO GROUP - GARY LANG BUICK Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

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REICHERT BUICK 2145 S. Eastwood Dr. • Woodstock, IL

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ANTIOCH CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP

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ZIMMERMAN FORD

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ANTIOCH CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 105 Rt. 173 • Antioch, IL

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AUTO GROUP - GARY LANG GMC

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AUTO GROUP - GARY LANG CHEVROLET Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

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AL PIEMONTE CHEVROLET 770 Dundee Ave. (Rt. 25) • Dundee, IL 847/426-2000

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MOTOR WERKS HONDA Barrington & Dundee Rds. Barrington, IL

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BUSS FORD LINCOLN MERCURY 111 S. Rte 31 • McHenry, IL

AUTO GROUP GARY LANG KIA

ANTIOCH CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 105 Rt. 173 Antioch, IL

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800-935-5913

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847/202-3900

O’HARE HONDA

www.clcjd.com

847-604-5050 www.Knauz-mini.com

www.garylangauto.com

CLASSIC KIA 847-CLASSIC (252-7742)

CALL FOR THE LOWEST PRICES IN CHICAGOLAND

www.classicdealergroup.com

888-794-5502

1119 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL

RAYMOND KIA 119 Route 173 • Antioch

847/831-5980

www.raymondkia.com

www.libertyvillemitsubishi.com

www.knauzhyundai.com

LIBERTY NISSAN 920 S. Milwaukee Ave. • Libertyville, IL

O’HARE HYUNDAI

www.libertyautoplaza.com

360 N. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

GURNEE VOLKSWAGEN 6301 Grand Avenue • Gurnee, IL

847-855-1500 www.Gurnee V W.com

920 S. Milwaukee Ave. • Libertyville, IL

375 Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

www.knauzlandrover.com

ANDERSON VOLKSWAGEN

LIBERTY VOLKSWAGEN

Land Rover Lake Bluff 847-604-8100

www.classicdealergroup.com

www.andersoncars.com

847-680-8000

847-234-2800

847-CLASSIC (252-7742)

888/682-4485

(224) 603-8611

www.gregoryautogroup.com

815/459-7100 or 847/658-9050 www.paulytoyota.com

LIBERTYVILLE MITSUBISHI 847/816-6660

490 Skokie Valley Road • Highland Park, IL

1035 S. Rt. 31, One Mile South of Rt. 14 Crystal Lake, IL

www.garylangauto.com

847-680-8000

GREGORY HYUNDAI

www.raysuzuki.com

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

920 S. Milwaukee Ave. • Libertyville, IL

www.libertyautoplaza.com

888/446-8743 847/587-3300

CLASSIC TOYOTA/SCION

www.oharehonda.com

LIBERTY KIA

RAY SUZUKI 23 N. Route 12 • Fox Lake

515 N. Green Bay Rd. Waukegan/Gurnee, IL

AUTO GROUP GARY LANG MITSUBISHI

CRYSTAL LAKE DODGE 888/800-6100

409A Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

425 N. Green Bay Rd. Waukegan/Gurnee, IL

River Rd & Oakton, • Des Plaines, IL

775 Rockland Road • Lake Bluff IL 60044 (Routes 41 & 176 in the Knauz Autopark)

5220 Northwest Highway Crystal Lake, IL

888/794-5502

PAULY TOYOTA KNAUZ MINI

888-538-4492

KNAUZ HYUNDAI

MARTIN CHEVROLET

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

815/385-2000

www.arlingtonkia.com

www.antiochfivestar.com 5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

ARLINGTON KIA IN PALATINE

www.motorwerks.com

1611 East Main Street • St. Charles, IL

www.stcharlescdj.com

1460 S. Eastwood Dr. • Woodstock, IL

1107 S Rt. 31 between Crystal Lake and McHenry

ST. CHARLES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP (630) 513-5353

www.st-charles.mercedesdealer.com

847/356-2530

847/356-2530

Route 120 • McHenry, IL

225 N. Randall Road, St. Charles

AUTO GROUP GARY LANG SUBARU

GREGORY JEEP

www.garylangauto.com

200 N. Cook St. • Barrington, IL

www.Knauzcontinentalauto.com

www.clcjd.com

866-480-9527

SUNNYSIDE COMPANY CHRYSLER DODGE

847-234-1700

888/800-6100

130 Cedar Ave. • Lake Villa, IL

MOTOR WERKS CADILLAC

815/459-7100 or 847/658-9050

409 Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

877/226-5099

GREGORY CHRYSLER www.gregoryautogroup.com

KNAUZ CONTINENTAL AUTOS

CRYSTAL LAKE JEEP

847/683-2424

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

PAULY SCION

www.antiochfivestar.com

206 S. State Street • Hampshire, IL

AUTO GROUP - GARY LANG CADILLAC

www.knauznorth.com

1035 S. Rt. 31, One Mile South of Rt. 14 Crystal Lake, IL

1611 East Main Street • St. Charles, IL

888/794-5502

FENZEL MOTOR SALES

847-235-3800

847/628-6000

ST. CHARLES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP

630/584-1800

www.antiochfivestar.com

888/800-6100

2950 N. Skokie Hwy • North Chicago, IL

1320 East Chicago Street The Mazda Machine on Rt. 19, Elgin, IL

MERCEDES-BENZ OF ST. CHARLES

www.zimmermanford.com

KNAUZ NORTH

BIGGERS MAZDA

800-628-6087

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5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

www.andersoncars.com

2525 E. Main Street St. Charles, IL 60174

105 Rt. 173 Antioch, IL

CRYSTAL LAKE CHRYSLER

www.motorwerks.com

ANDERSON MAZDA

MOTOR WERKS PORCHE

847-680-8000 www.libertyautoplaza.com

Barrington & Dundee Rds., Barrington, IL

815-459-4000

River Rd & Oakton, • Des Plaines, IL

800/935-5913

www.martin-chevy.com

888-553-9036

www.motorwerks.com

www.oharehyundai.com

RAY CHEVROLET

CALL FOR THE LOWEST PRICES IN CHICAGOLAND

847/587-3300

BULL VALLEY FORD/ MERCURY

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771 S. Randall Rd. • Algonquin, IL

800/407-0223

866/469-0114

www.bullvalleyford.com

www.rosenrosenrosen.com

39 N. Rte. 12 • Fox Lake, IL

ROSEN HYUNDAI

BUSS FORD LINCOLN MERCURY 111 S. Rte 31 • McHenry, IL

815/385-2000

BARRINGTON VOLVO MOTOR WERKS SAAB

200 N. Cook Street • Barrington, IL

800/935-5393 www.motorwerks.com

300 N. Hough (Rt. 59) • Barrington, IL

847/381-9400

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