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Tyler Fowler does pushups for two minutes as Sgt. Joe Valdez, future soldier leader, counts off during a physical assessment test June 26 for new U.S. Army recruits at Huntley Middle School. “I want to defend because the people who try to make the world worse don’t take a day off,” said Fowler, paraphrasing Bob Marley.
New Army recruits discuss reasons they serve their country By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Tyler Fowler comes from an Army family, but tradition alone didn’t push him to join the Army’s Future Soldier program. Fowler, who graduated from Rochelle High School this year, recently enrolled in the program designed to transition fresh recruits from civilian life to military life. His mother’s work with foreign exchange students has shown him how many wish they could live in a
society with the educational advantages and the quality of life Americans enjoy. One friend from Vietnam wants to come to the United States and serve in the Army. “He said: ‘If you haven’t noticed, people are trying to get in your borders, but nobody is trying to get out,’ ” Fowler said. The decision to enlist isn’t always clear-cut, but as the Fourth of July approached, Fowler and other new recruits discussed why they wanted to defend America’s free-
doms. People join the military because they are looking for education, job training, new skills, a direction in life or an opportunity to travel, said Pat Grobschmidt, public affairs officer for the U.S. Army Recruiting Command in Milwaukee. But their affection for their country also makes them want to do something greater than themselves, she said. Since July 1, 1973, the military has been an all-volunteer force, she
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DeKALB – The Illinois Chamber of Commerce joined other business groups Wednesday in applauding the one-year delay in a central requirement of President Barack Obama’s health care law, but a consumer group said the delay will hurt some workers. Meanwhile, local lawmakers were divided along party lines on their criticism of the law, and what the delay means for the Obama administration going forward. The administration unexpectedly announced Tuesday that medium and large companies – those with 50 or more full-time employees – would get a one-year reprieve from fines for not providing employees with health insurance. “It’s very welcome relief to many employers in the public and private sectors alike,” said Laura Minzer, executive director of the Illinois Chamber’s health care council. “But with the delay comes unanswered questions and there are still problematic provisions that have to be addressed through Congress.” Chief among the problems for the business community is the law’s definition of “full time” as 30 hours a week or more, she said. Employers would rather see full time
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Egyptian army ousts president, then suspends constitution The ASSOCIATED PRESS CAIRO – Egypt’s first democratically elected president was overthrown by the military Wednesday, ousted after just one year in office by the same kind of Arab Spring uprising that brought the Islamist leader to power. The armed forces announced they would install a temporary civilian government to replace Islamist President Mohammed Morsi, who denounced the action as a “full coup” by the generals. They also suspended the Islamist-drafted constitution and called for new elections. Millions of anti-Morsi protesters in Egypt erupted
in celebrations after the televised announcement by the army chief. Fireworks burst over crowds in Cairo’s Tahrir Square, where men and women danced, shouting, “God is great” and “Long live Egypt.” Fearing a violent reaction by Morsi’s Islamist supporters, troops and armored vehicles deployed in the streets of Cairo and elsewhere, surrounding Islamist rallies. Clashes erupted in several provincial cities when Islamists opened fire on police, with at least nine people killed, security officials said. A spokesman for the Muslim Brotherhood party said Morsi was under house arrest at a Presidential Guard facil-
ity where he had been residing, and 12 presidential aides also were under house arrest. The army took control of state media and blacked out TV stations operated by the Muslim Brotherhood. The head of the Brotherhood’s political wing was arrested. The ouster of Morsi throws Egypt on an uncertain course, with a danger of confrontation. It came after four days of mass demonstrations even larger than those of the 2011 Arab Spring that toppled longtime autocrat Hosni Mubarak. Egyptians were angered that Morsi was giving too much power to his Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamists and had failed to tackle
the country’s mounting economic woes. Some protesters are concerned whether an army-installed administration can lead to real democracy. President Barack Obama urged the military to hand back control to a democratic, civilian government as soon as possible but stopped short of calling it a coup d’etat. Obama was “deeply concerned” by the military’s move to topple Morsi’s government and suspend Egypt’s constitution. He said he was ordering the U.S. government to assess what the military’s actions meant for U.S. foreign aid to Egypt – $1.5 billion a year in military and economic assistance.
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8 DAILY PLANNER Today Kirkland Fourth of July Celebration: Pancake breakfast in the park from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Parade starts at 11 a.m., followed by pork chop barbecue served in the park. Hiawatha school district will hold an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Pedal Pulls for the youngsters at 4 p.m. in the middle of the park. Free entertainment on the park stage starts at 1 p.m. with a science show; Summerfield Zoo will give an animal presentation at 2 p.m.; and ventriloquist Sandi Sylver will follow at 3 p.m. The Kirkland Fire Department water fights start at 2 p.m. A baggo tourney begins at 3 p.m. in the beer garden. Beer garden entertainment starts at noon with the Babin Brothers, followed by Funktional Family from 6 to 10 p.m. DeKalb Independence Day celebration: Starts when vendors open at 2 p.m. and ends with fireworks at dusk at Hopkins Park. Bring chairs, blankets, games and appetites for an afternoon and evening with family and friends. Food booths from many local caterers, grills and vendors will be on site in the early afternoon. The DeKalb Municipal Band will perform in the band shell before and during the fireworks. Fireworks are co-sponsored by the DeKalb Park District and city of DeKalb. Shabbona Lions annual Fourth of July Pork Chop Barbecue: 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Train Depot at the base of the Water Tower in Shabbona. The cost is $8 for a single chop and $10 for two. Drive-thru pickup will be available. Shabbona Fourth of July Fireworks: At dusk at Shabbona Lake State Park. Recommended donation is $10 a car, but no car will be turned away. Friday Sexaholics AnonymousDeKalb: 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Fridays at Christ Community Church, 1600 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. This 12-step recovery program is for Internet addiction. Call 815-5080280. SA.org. Weight Watchers: 8:30 a.m. weigh-in, 9 a.m. meeting Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road (near Aldi), DeKalb. Coffee Club: 9 to 11 a.m. at Edward Jones, 1170 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore. To discuss current events and investing. Coffee and doughnuts will be served. www. edwardjones.com. Pass It On AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Story time: 10 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, 2439 Sycamore Road, DeKalb. Free readings are open to the public. Narcotics Anonymous: Noon at 512 Normal Road in DeKalb. www. rragsna.org; 815-964-5959. There is a Solution Too AA: 12:05 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. ACBL Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. at Wildwood North Recreation Center, 1 Birch St., Sandwich. 815-498-4405. Peace vigil: 5 to 6 p.m. at Memorial Park at First Street and Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. DeKalb Interfaith Network for Peace and Justice Peace Circle follows at 6 p.m. 815-758-0796. Troop support rally: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at First Street and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, across the street from Memorial Park. B.Y.O.B. Big Book – 12 & 12 Discussion AA(C): 6 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. Big Book Discussion AA(C): 7 p.m. at Newman Catholic Student Center, 512 Normal Road, DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. Friday night activities and gallery hours: 7 to 9 p.m. at DeKalb Area Women’s Center, 1021 State St. All are welcome; programs vary each week. 815-758-1351. Fox Valley AA(C): 7:30 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, 1022 N. Main St., Sandwich. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. County Line Group Big Book AA(C): 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 121 N. Sycamore St., Maple Park. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com. One Day At A Time AA(C): 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com. There is a Solution AA(C): 8 p.m. at Kingston Friendship Center, 120 Main St. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.
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Aurora WWII veteran tries to return flag The ASSOCIATED PRESS AURORA – A 91-year old World War II veteran from Aurora got help Tuesday with his effort to return a flag he removed from the body of a Japanese soldier nearly 70 years ago. A correspondent from The Asahi Shimbun, a major Japanese daily newspaper, interviewed Ken Udstad, who found the silk flag in the tunic of a soldier killed by a concussion grenade in a dugout in the Northern Mariana Islands. Udstad was on a reconnaissance mission with the 4th Marine Division when he took the flag. Udstad, a former infantryman and tank driver, kept the Japanese flag as a war souvenir for decades until the memories of battle returned. He told the newspaper he now hopes to find the fallen soldier’s family and return the flag, according to The (Aurora) Beacon News. “I hope I can give them peace of mind, and tell them ... it happened quickly. ... He did not suffer,” Udstad said. Previously Udstad sought assistance from political leaders, the Japanese consulate in Chicago, a Japanese professor from Northern Illinois University and a historian from the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Washington, D.C. Those efforts helped Udstad learn that the flag was signed by well-wishers from the soldier’s hometown of Tago. Thanks to a friend from at Udstad’s church, he was brought to the attention
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This Oct. 27, 2010, photo shows Ken Udstad of Aurora, a World War II Marine veteran who served in the Pacific, holding a Japanese flag he recovered from the body of a sniper almost 70 years ago. Udstad was interviewed at his home Tuesday by a reporter from a Japanese newspaper. Now 91, Udstad hopes the publicity will help find the soldier’s family so he can return the flag and tell them the man died quickly and didn’t suffer after a grenade blast. of Yoshiaki Kasuga, the journalist from The Asahi Shimbun. Kasuga closely examined Udstad’s orange and white flag and translated the large writing on the back of the flag that said “good luck in fighting,” and “safe return.”
“I saw the flag sticking out of his tunic,” Udstad said. “So I grabbed it,” he said, because he was interested in the Japanese culture and was “looking for souvenirs,” like many other combatants did during World War II.
Ex-Gov. George Ryan freed from home confinement By MICHAEL TARM The Associated Press CHICAGO – After former Illinois Gov. George Ryan secured his release from home confinement Wednesday, a day earlier than planned, one of his first acts as an officially free man was to do something mundane for most: He went to the barbershop for a haircut. In good spirits, the 79-year-old ended more than 5½ years in federal custody for wide-ranging corruption offenses earlier in the morning by filling out forms at a Chicago halfway house, a manager at the facility said. Ryan was in prison in Terre Haute, Ind., for more than five years, and in January was moved to home confinement at his residence in Kankakee, about 60 miles south of Chicago. For the past five months, he was only allowed to venture out of his house for such activities as a doctor’s appointment or church. Savoring his liberty, the former governor headed to the barbershop after his papers were processed, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. “Freedom is a precious thing, and now I have mine,” Ryan told the newspaper. A message that The Associated Press left Wednesday at a phone number for Ryan wasn’t returned. He was released Wednesday morn-
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Former Gov. George Ryan (right) is accompanied by his son George H. Ryan Jr. as he arrives Jan. 30 at a halfway house in Chicago after serving more than five years in federal prison on corruption charges. Ryan was released from custody Wednesday and is officially a free man, one day ahead of schedule. ing, one day ahead of schedule because of the July Fourth holiday, Federal Bureau of Prisons spokesman Chris Burke said. A visibly cheerful Ryan arrived at the halfway house after 7 a.m. to complete the paperwork for his release, said Bob Ciulla, operations manager at the Salvation Army Residential Reen-
try Center who assisted the ex-governor. He said Ryan was well-organized, so it only took about 20 minutes to fill out and sign the required documents. “He was clearly happy to have this part of his life behind him,” Ciulla said. “He is going forward with his life.” Wednesday didn’t sever all of Ryan’s ties with authorities, however. He still will be subject to a year of supervision and must meet with a probation officer periodically, Ciulla said, although it’s not clear how often or where. And while he can move freely around Kankakee, Ryan must let authorities know if he wants to travel far from the city, said Ryan’s lawyer and friend, former Gov. Jim Thompson. Ryan, a Republican, was convicted of racketeering, conspiracy, tax fraud and making false statements to the FBI in 2006. He also was accused of stopping an investigation into secretary of state employees accepting bribes for truck driver’s licenses. Ryan was sentenced to 6½ years in prison in 2007, but his sentence was reduced for good behavior and he was released from the Indiana prison Jan. 30. Once he arrived in Kankakee for his home confinement, a grandchild handed him an urn that held the ashes of Ryan’s wife, Lura Lynn, who died in 2011 while he was in prison, Thompson said at the time.
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Local GOP officials say the delay is a sign of the health care law’s inherent flaws • HEALTH CARE Continued from page A1 defined as 40 hours a week, Minzer said. Employers won’t drop health coverage because of the delay, Minzer said, rather it will take the pressure off companies that were holding down their number of fulltime employees, carefully tracking their full- and parttime workforces or paying legal fees to ensure they were complying with the law. Mark Pietrowski, the head of DeKalb’s Democratic Party and a member of the County Board, said the delay would be a good thing for Americans. By delaying action, the
administration buys itself more time to educate the public about the sweeping health law. “The main goal of everything with this Affordable Care Act is ensuring we’re moving to universal health care for all Americans,” Pietrowski said. “It’s a focus that gets lost sometimes.” The county’s congressional representatives – U.S. Reps. Randy Hultgren, R-Winfield, and Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon – maintained their opposition to the law. Both said the delay was a sign of the law’s inherent flaws. “It is a law that is riddled with mandates that harm individuals and small businesses,” Hultgren said in a state-
ment Wednesday. “Delaying the employer health mandate one year does not correct the issue that the law is a maze of redtape and will be a severe regulatory burden on job creators.” Despite voting numerous times to repeal it, Kinzinger said he felt the law can be improved. Health care reform should address the cost of care, he added. “If Republicans were wrong in what they were saying, you wouldn’t see these delays, you wouldn’t have Democrats calling it a slow train wreck,” said Kinzinger, referring to the remarks a Democratic senator made to the president’s health care chief in April.
Both Pietrowski and Kinzinger said the Affordable Care Act will play a role in the 2014 midterm elections, regardless of the delay. Before the delay, larger employers that didn’t offer affordable and adequate health insurance could be subject to tax penalties of $2,000 for each full-time employee after their first 30 employees. Small businesses with fewer than 50 full-time workers were not subject to penalties. Consumer advocates said the delay could mean some workers will have to buy their own insurance on the new health insurance marketplace, or live with substandard insurance policies their employers offer. The
law still requires individuals to have health coverage or pay a small penalty. The one-year delay won’t affect the new online marketplace where individuals and small businesses can shop for coverage, a spokesman for Gov. Pat Quinn said. “This decision has no direct impact on the Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace, which is on track to begin open enrollment on Oct. 1 for individual health care consumers and families as well as small businesses,” said Quinn spokesman Mike Claffey in an email. “We expect consumers will have a range of affordable health care options through the Marketplace.”
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Fireworks The Independence Day celebration at Hopkins Park starts with vendors opening at 2 p.m. and ends with fireworks at dusk. Bring chairs, blankets, games and appetites for an afternoon and evening with family and friends. Food booths from many local caterers, grills and vendors will be on sight in the early afternoon. The DeKalb Municipal Band will perform in the band shell before and during the fireworks. Fireworks are co-sponsored by the DeKalb Park District and city of DeKalb.
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DeKalb resident Will Brown uses a hoe to turn over soil and to remove weeds from his garden Wednesday morning at the DeKalb Garden Rental Plots on West Dresser Road. “I find it relaxing,” said Brown, who has rented a plot for about seven years. Brown grows cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, onions and squash.
Community mourns 19 Arizona firefighters The ASSOCIATED PRESS YARNELL, Ariz. – Hundreds of firefighters battling a blaze outside the mountain town of Yarnell came off the line Wednesday to salute a procession of fire vehicles that had been left by 19 elite Hotshot crew members killed in the line of duty. The firefighters and law enforcement officials gathered along a highway to honor the Prescott-based unit deployed last weekend. The vehicles were driven by fellow Prescott firefighters. One of the trucks held backpacks, water jugs and coolers. Another was emblazoned with the group’s motto, in Latin: “To be, rather than to seem.” Fire crews across the U.S. paused Wednesday to remember the Granite Mountain Hotshots and recognize the dangers firefighters face, said Jim Whittington, spokesman for the multi-agency Southwest Incident Command Team. Gov. Jan Brewer said she would fly Arizona flags at half-staff for 19 days for each firefighter lost. “One of the things that defines the entire wildland firefighting community is we don’t forget,” Whittington said, adding that crews pay tribute every year to those who have died in the nation’s worst firefighting disasters. “And we will remember this one,” he said, his voice shaking. “It’s tough.” In the biggest loss of U.S. firefighters since 9/11, violent wind gusts Sunday turned what was believed to be a manageable lightning-ignited forest fire in the town of Yarnell into a death trap that left no escape for the team of Hotshots, most of them in the prime of their lives. Fire investigators seeking to determine what went wrong were expected to make their way Wednesday to the site where the bodies were found to get their first look at the scene, a mountainous spot about a quarter-mile southwest of Yarnell, said Mike Dudley of the U.S. Forest Service who is on the team looking into the deaths. The investigation will include examining radio logs, the fire site and weather reports. They’ll also surely talk to the sole survivor of the blaze, the lookout who warned his fellow firefighters and friends that the wildfire was switching directions and heading straight for them.
Woman declines preliminary hearing cut that required 16 stitches during a fight near her home, police said. Craig and the 22-yearold DeKalb woman were arguing in Welsh Park about 7:15 p.m. April 8, Lamern Craig DeKalb Police Cmdr. John Petragallo said. Craig got in her car, and the woman began pounding on the windows and the car. Craig got out of the car and cut the woman, who shat-
tered a window on Craig’s car with an object before going to the hospital, Petragallo said. If convicted, Craig faces sentences ranging from probation up to five years in prison. She is next due in court Aug. 20. Prosecutors also are trying to revoke her probation in a 2011 case in which she pulled her then 5-year-old son across a busy street as police were searching for her. She had stolen clothing from Kohl’s and was hiding behind a electrical box at the corner of North Seventh
Street and Sycamore Road, authorities said. When the squad car turned around, the woman reportedly ran across a heavily traveled road, pulling the child behind her, authorities said. The officer activated the lights and siren in the squad car, then exited the vehicle and chased Craig when she did not respond to a command to stop. She was sentenced to two years of probation in November after being convicted of retail theft, endangering the life of a child and resisting a police officer.
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MALTA – Authorities are seeking a person or people who stole a 2004 gray Dodge Caravan parked in the 22000 block of Schafer Road after discovering another car nearby would not start, police said. DeKalb County Crime Stoppers is seeking information about the theft and attempted theft June 1. The incidents happened along Schafer near Twombly Road, northeast of Malta. Anyone with information about the incident can call Crime Stoppers at 815-8953272 or email crimestoppers@ dekalbcounty.org. Tipsters can remain anonymous and could earn up to $1,000.
SYCAMORE – A 40-year-old Cortland woman accused of slicing her husband’s hand and threatening to kill him formally denied the criminal charges against her Wednesday. Sara Ortega, of the 300 block of South Somonauk Road, was Sara Ortega arraigned on charges of aggravated battery and unlawful possession of a firearm Wednesday. On May 24, Ortega’s husband told police she grabbed a knife from the kitchen, raised it above her head and said, “I’m going to kill you,” several
times, court records show. As she walked toward him, he lifted his right hand to block the knife. His hand was cut twice before he took the knife and ran outside, police said. Her firearm owners identification card had been revoked, but police said they found a .45-caliber Glock handgun in her bedroom that belonged to her. Ortega is next due in court Aug. 14.
12300 block of North Ring Lane, Woodlawn, was arraigned on allegations of predatory criminal sexual assault for incidents that allegedly happened between March 2012 and March 2013 in Genoa, court records show. Ferguson’s attorney, Nils von Keudell Derek M. of Hampshire, Ferguson declined to comment on the case outside the courtroom. Ferguson is next due in court July 25. He remained in DeKalb County Jail on Wednesday unable to post 10 percent of his $500,000 bond.
Faces aggravated battery charges By JILLIAN DUCHNOWSKI jduchnowski@shawmedia.com DeKALB – A 26-year-old DeKalb woman accused of slicing another woman’s chest with a boxcutter decided against having a preliminary hearing in court Wednesday. Lamern Craig, of the 800 block of Russell Road, faces two counts of aggravated battery for allegedly causing a
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Woodlawn teen denies rape charges SYCAMORE – A 17-yearold Woodlawn teen formally denied allegations Wednesday that he raped a girl younger than 13. Derek M. Ferguson, of the
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‘I feel like as Americans, it’s our duty to help those who need it’ • SOLDIERS Continued from page A1 said. People join the military because they want to, not because they are compelled. “We have a better military as a result,” Grobschmidt said. “We have a higher quality force.” The military has many traditions soldiers value, she said. Young men and women who join because they want to travel may stay in the military for more patriotic reasons if they want to make a career out of it, she said. “They see they can make a difference and the traditions of the military have become a part of them,” Grobschmidt said. One tradition that is valued is the change in command. For example, when a commanding officer relinquishes command of a unit to
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Alyssa Baars does sit-ups for two minutes during a physical assessment test June 26 for new U.S. Army recruits at Huntley Middle School. another officer, there will be a formal ceremony to mark the transition, she said. Alyssa Baars, a DeKalb High School graduate, decided to enlist because she wanted to be the first woman in her family to join the Army.
Several other family members served in other military branches. She said she wants to help the United States in any way possible. “I feel like as Americans, it’s our duty to do what we can to help those who need
it,” Baars said. Freedom is one American ideal Baars and Fowler find important and worth defending. Baars said everyone in the U.S. works hard and has no reason to give it up. Justice is another ideal they think America is obligated to carry out when atrocities are committed. “I want to defend, because the people who try to make the world worse don’t take a day off,” Fowler said, paraphrasing Bob Marley. While the U.S. has many privileges other countries do not have, everyone can work together to help make the world a better place, he said. With changing technology and laws, one thing that doesn’t change is the moral values everyone shares. “Whether you know it or not,” Fowler said, “everything you’re doing is helping someone else.”
Fourth of July Celebration The Kirkland Lions Club will hold its 65th consecutive Fourth of July Celebration through Saturday. Events will take place at Franklin Township Park, 290 South St. Today’s festival schedule: Pancake breakfast in the park from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Parade starts at 11 a.m., followed by pork chop barbecue served in the park. Hiawatha Schools will hold an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Pedal Pulls for the youngsters at 4 p.m. in the middle of the park. Free entertainment on the park stage starts at 1 p.m. with a science show; Summerfield Zoo will give an animal presentation at 2 p.m.; and ventriloquist Sandi Sylver will follow at 3 p.m. The Kirkland Fire Department water fights start at 2 p.m. A baggo tourney begins at 3 p.m. in the beer garden. Beer garden entertainment starts at noon with the Babin Brothers, followed by Funktional Family from 6 to 10 p.m.
SHABBONA Barbecue and fireworks The Shabbona Lions will hold its annual Fourth of July Pork Chop Barbecue from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the train depot at the base of the water tower in Shabbona. The cost is $8 for a single chop and $10 for two. Drive-thru pickup will be available. Fireworks will be displayed over the lake at dusk at Shabbona Lake State Park. Recommended donation is $10 a car, but no car will be turned away.
8OBITUARIES BERTHA K. HUHTA Bertha K. Huhta, 94, of DeKalb, Ill., died Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at Pine Acres Rehab & Living Center in DeKalb. Arrangements are pending at Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St., DeKalb, IL 60115; 815-758-3841. Visit www.legacy.com/daily-chronicle.
MARY ELLEN PRESTEGAARD Mary Ellen Prestegaard, 91, of Lee, Ill., passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center in DeKalb. Arrangements are pending at Jacobson Funeral Home in Shabbona. Visit www.legacy.com/daily-chronicle.
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Declaration of Independence The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America (Adopted by Congress on July 4, 1776)
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hen, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. – That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, – That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. – Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world. He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good. He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them. He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish
Note to readers This reproduction of the Declaration of Independence is as it appears on the website www.UShistory.org.
the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only. He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their Public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures. He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people. He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected, whereby the Legislative Powers, incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their exercise; the State remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within. He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands. He has obstructed the Administration of Justice by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary Powers. He has made Judges dependent
on his Will alone for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries. He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people and eat out their substance. He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures. He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil Power. He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation: For quartering large bodies of armed troops among us: For protecting them, by a mock Trial from punishment for any Murders which they should commit on the Inhabitants of these States: For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world: For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent: For depriving us in many cases, of the benefit of Trial by Jury: For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences: For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighbouring Province, establishing therein an Arbitrary government, and enlarging its Boundaries so as to render it at once an example and fit instrument for introducing the same absolute rule into these Colonies: For taking away our Charters, abolishing our most valuable Laws and altering fundamentally the Forms of our Governments: For suspending our own Legis-
latures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever: He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us. He has plundered our seas, ravaged our coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people. He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to compleat the works of death, desolation, and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty & Perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation. He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves by their Hands. He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions. In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people. Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our British brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legisla-
ture to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends. We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States, that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. – And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.
SIGNED BY: New Hampshire: Josiah Bartlett, William Whipple, Matthew Thornton; Massachusetts: John Hancock, Samual Adams, John Adams, Robert Treat Paine, Elbridge Gerry; Rhode Island: Stephen Hopkins, William Ellery; Connecticut: Roger Sherman, Samuel Huntington, William Williams, Oliver Wolcott; New York: William Floyd, Philip Livingston, Francis Lewis, Lewis Morris; New Jersey: Richard Stockton, John Witherspoon, Francis Hopkinson, John Hart, Abraham Clark; Pennsylvania: Robert Morris, Benjamin Rush, Benjamin Franklin, John Morton, George Clymer, James Smith, George Taylor, James Wilson, George Ross; Delaware: Caesar Rodney, George Read, Thomas McKean; Maryland: Samuel Chase, William Paca, Thomas Stone, Charles Carroll of Carrollton; Virginia: George Wythe, Richard Henry Lee, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Nelson, Jr., Francis Lightfoot Lee, Carter Braxton; North Carolina: William Hooper, Joseph Hewes, John Penn; South Carolina: Edward Rutledge, Thomas Heyward, Jr., Thomas Lynch, Jr., Arthur Middleton; Georgia: Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton
Patriotism is carried in our hearts for generations to share The other day, I was trying to give my 7-year-old daughter a lesson in patriotism and the proper way to care for the U.S. flag. I explained that the flag should never touch the ground. If it becomes worn or tattered, it should be destroyed with dignity either through burial or by giving it to a patriotic organization, such as the Boy Scouts or the Veterans of Foreign Wars, to be ceremonially burned. My daughter gave me a perplexed look and asked, “Daddy, how can you bury a flag without it touching the ground?” It’s good to know that my daughter
is the best kind of patriot – a questioning one. Patriotism is not blind obedience to a government, but adherence to shared values of our Constitution. My first exposure to the concept of patriotism came at the hands of my first-grade teacher, Carolyn Broadhead, at Bateman Elementary School in Galesburg. Mrs. Broadhead would have my class stand up straight, place our right hands over our hearts and then direct eyes our eyes to a flag hanging in the corner of the classroom. She would then explain in a careful, pedagogical tone each word of the Pledge of Allegiance before any of the
VIEWS Scott Reeder 6-year-olds were allowed recite the words, “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America …” For Mrs. Broadhead, words were important. After all, she had taught generations of youngsters to read. It was important that none of her pupils made a promise to a flag that they didn’t understand. I still remember the waxed tile floors, the dusty chalk boards, the old
wooden desks and the careful inflection of the words “and to the republic for which it stands” echoing through that quiet brick building. Later in life, as a young reporter, I would hear that pledge spoken again – this time in a federal courthouse. Hundreds of new citizens would stand before a flag hanging at the front of a courtroom and recite in a cacophony of accents from around the world, “one nation under God, indivisible.” It was a sound that could bring tears to the eyes of even the most hardened journalist. After all, we are a nation of many
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ethnicities, religions, heritages and races. Our nation is more than an accident of geography and politics. We exist as a people joined by a belief in freedom and law. The wisdom of those flawed men who signed the Declaration of Independence 237 years ago permeates our republic to this day. It is with those shared principles we can say: “with liberty and justice for all.” • Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse reporter and the journalist in residence at the Illinois Policy Institute.
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WEATHER
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7-DAY FORECAST TODAY
On July Fourth, high pressure will settle in and bring a southwest low of warmth and humidity. The morning will start with some clouds and clear to sun in the afternoon with a chance of isolated storms. Friday through Sunday will prevail with warm, hazy, humid conditions; isolated storms are possible and highs in the 80s. More active weather will return by Monday.
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REGIONAL CITIES
REGIONAL WEATHER
DeKalb through 4 p.m. yesterday
Temperature High ............................................................. 67° Low .............................................................. 58° Normal high ............................................. 84° Normal low ............................................... 63° Record high .............................. 94° in 2012 Record low ................................ 48° in 1968
Precipitation 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. ......... 0.04” Month to date ....................................... 0.04” Normal month to date ....................... 0.36” Year to date ......................................... 22.39” Normal year to date ......................... 17.63”
Sunrise today ................................ 5:25 a.m. Sunset tonight ............................. 8:33 p.m. Moonrise today ............................ 2:43 a.m. Moonset today ............................ 5:37 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow ........................ 5:26 a.m. Sunset tomorrow ........................ 8:33 p.m. Moonrise tomorrow ................... 3:26 a.m. Moonset tomorrow ................... 6:27 p.m.
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Kenosha 80/61 Lake Geneva 80/59
8 a.m. 10 a.m. Noon 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index™ number, the greater the need for eye and skin protection. 0-2 Low; 3-5 Moderate; 6-7 High; 8-10 Very High; 11+ Extreme.
Rockford 82/63
AIR QUALITY TODAY
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
Dixon 82/60
Joliet 80/61
La Salle 82/62 Streator 81/62
Source: National Allergy Bureau
Evanston 80/65 Chicago 82/65
Aurora 81/60
POLLEN INDEX
Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.
Waukegan 80/61
Arlington Heights 81/64
DeKalb 80/64
Main ofender ................................................... N.A.
0-50 Good, 51-100 Moderate, 101-150, Unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151-200 Unhealthy 201-300 Very Unhealthy, 301-500 Hazardous
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Janesville 80/62
Hammond 80/65 Gary 80/62 Kankakee 82/62
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Thomas Jeferson bought his irst thermometer July 4, 1776. He signed the Declaration of Independence that day in Philadelphia; he noted the 2:00 p.m. temperature was 76.
Peoria 82/62
Watseka 82/63
Pontiac 82/62
NATIONAL WEATHER
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Today Lo W 69 t 69 pc 62 pc 72 t 67 t 62 pc 91 s 64 pc
Tomorrow Hi Lo W 81 69 t 95 73 s 95 65 t 93 73 pc 82 68 t 86 65 s 108 89 s 80 65 pc
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SECTION B Thursday, July 4, 2013 Daily Chronicle
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8MORNING KICKOFF
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Blackhawks earn one NHL All-Star selection NEW YORK – Alex Ovechkin is an NHL first-team All-Star for the sixth time, but his first as a right wing. The Washington Capitals star is the second player to make the team at multiple positions, joining Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Messier, a fourtime selection – twice at left wing and twice at center. Ovechkin earned his third Hart Trophy as MVP. Despite playing only four of 48 games this season at left wing, Ovechkin earned enough votes at the position to qualify for second-team honors. Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby, a second-time selection to the first team, is the only other player in this year’s class to have made it before. The first-timers include Pittsburgh left wing Chris Kunitz, defensemen P.K. Subban of Montreal and Ryan Suter of Minnesota, and Columbus goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, the Vezina Trophy winner. Joining Ovechkin on the second team were right wing Martin St. Louis of Tampa Bay, Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (above), defensemen Kris Letang of Pittsburgh and Francois Beauchemin of Anaheim, and New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist. – Wire report
Struggling Sox make it tough to focus CHICAGO – What a day for a daydream. Not just Wednesday. More like any day the White Sox have a game. But there I stood, notebook and pen in hand, smack dab in the middle of another Chicago-style baseball season at U.S. Cellular Field. The Sox’s 4-2 loss against the Baltimore Orioles marked the halfway point of the 162-game schedule. Eighty-one games down. Eighty-one games to go. Symmetry was in the air. It seemed like a good time to check in on the South Siders. Catch up on some baseball. Take advantage of
VIEWS Tom Musick the rare quiet spell one week after the Blackhawks partied in Grant Park and three weeks before Bears opened training camp. It was time to roll up my sleeves and write about baseball. Hey, look, Patrick Sharp and Brandon Bollig! The Hawks’ two-time champion winger and his fist-clenching teammate emerged from the Sox dugout with the Stanley Cup about 15
minutes before the first pitch. Those in the crowd cheered and snapped pictures, enjoying an up-close view that millions had tiptoed to glimpse five days earlier in the streets of downtown. What a spectacular trophy. It never gets old to look at that thing. Hours earlier, a group of reporters chatted before manager Robin Ventura arrived to soft-talk his way through a couple of minutes. Where, we wondered, would the Cup go after its on-field appearance? Would it make a stop in the press box? No such luck. That’s too bad, I thought. I
missed the Cup’s appearance in 2010 during a Cubs-Sox matchup at Wrigley Field. Maybe you remember the game. It featured a terrific pitching duel between Gavin Floyd and Ted Lilly, both of whom carried no-hitters into the seventh inning. But this was 2013, not 2010. Sox relief pitcher Jesse Crain stood at his locker before the game. He wore a wrap the size of a beach ball on his right shoulder. He and first baseman Paul Konerko (lower back strain) had been placed on the 15-day disabled list. “That’s the way it goes,” Crain said. “You can’t explain
baseball. That’s why things on paper are always totally different than how they play out. You’ve got to go through injuries and fluky things that happen in this sport.” Fluky things. Sounded like a good theme for a Sox column. Time to get to work. Hey, look, football helmets! An impressive display of football headwear lined a far wall of the Sox locker room. The full-size helmets represented a mix of college and NFL teams and seemed to be arranged in no particular order.
See MUSICK, page B2
YOUTH SPORTS
MORE THAN TECHNIQUE
8WHAT TO WATCH
Auto racing NASCAR, Nationwide Series, practice for Firecracker 250, at Daytona Beach, Fla., 1:30 p.m., SPEED NASCAR, Sprint Cup, practice for Coke Zero 400, at Daytona Beach, Fla., 3 p.m., SPEED NASCAR, Nationwide Series, final practice for Firecracker 250, at Daytona Beach, Fla., 4:30 p.m., SPEED NASCAR, Sprint Cup, “Happy Hour Series,” final practice for Coke Zero 400, at Daytona Beach, Fla., 5:30 p.m., SPEED Canadian football Winnipeg at Montreal, 6 p.m., ESPN2 Cycling Tour de France, Stage 6, Aixen-Provence to Montpellier, France, 7 a.m., NBCSN Golf European PGA Tour, Open de France, first round, at Paris, 8 a.m., TGC PGA Tour, The Greenbrier Classic, first round, at White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., 2 p.m., TGC Pro baseball Milwaukee at Washington, 10 a.m., MLB N.Y. Yankees at Minnesota, 1 p.m., MLB Baltimore at White Sox, 1:10 p.m., CSN Cubs at Oakland, 3 p.m., WGN Regional coverage, Seattle at Texas or L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 7 p.m., MLB Tennis The Wimbledon Championships, women’s semifinals, at London, 7 a.m., ESPN
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DeKalb County Prairie Runners head coach Dave Wester leads some of the team in an exercise during practice Tuesday at Huntley Middle School in DeKalb. The running club has three seasons for those who are 18 and younger: cross country, indoor track and outdoor track and field.
DeKalb County Prairie Runners look for passionate members, coaches By LUKE SRODULSKI lsrodulski@shawmedia.com For many athletes, just playing a sport isn’t enough. Their passion is so strong that they need to share it with others. Those are the kind of people that the DeKalb County Prairie Runners recruit as potential coaches, and the organization has done a masterful job of bringing them in. President Jill Franke and her staff have assembled a staff of assistant coaches with backgrounds in track, teaching and physiology to help run the cross country/track
club, which trains in DeKalb and Sycamore and competes against in various races around the Chicago area. With a group of several current college students and recent graduates, it seems that Franke has made a conscious effort to seek out younger coaches for the club, but she said it only happened because of the skills she was looking for. “It has nothing to do with their age,” Franke said. “Mainly, it has to do with recruiting the highest quality of coaches that we can, because we want people who are current on coaching philosophy
and research and techniques, and those people tend to be younger.” It certainly helps that the source of much of the club’s young talent is part of the club itself. Board member Vicky Books is an instructor in the Northern Illinois University Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, and she influenced several of her students to apply for a coaching job. Those who were chosen have impressive track backgrounds to fit the club’s philosophy.
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DeKalb County Prairie Runners assistant coach Ashlyn Patton uses a beach ball to help long jumpers in their technique during a practice Tuesday at Huntley Middle School in DeKalb.
WIMBLEDON
Murray rallies to make semis By EDDIE PELLS The Associated Press LONDON – Andy Murray had all of Britain on edge for five sets. Juan Martin del Potro only took five points to get the fans buzzing at Wimbledon. Two victories in two very different matches Wednesday sent Murray and del Potro AP photo onto the semifinals at the All Andy Murray reacts during a men’s singles quarterfinal match against England Club. Fernando Verdasco of Spain on Wednesday at the All England Lawn Murray completed his seventh career comeback from Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London.
two sets down to top Fernando Verdasco, 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, 7-5. “Made some bad mistakes, poor choices on the court,” Murray said. “And then, I turned it around really well after that.” Earlier on Centre Court, del Potro hyperextended his left knee and crumpled to the ground on the fifth point, but shook off the injury for a 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (5) victory over No. 4 David Ferrer. “To be honest, I didn’t want to retire [being] in the quar-
ters for first time at Wimbledon,” del Potro said. “And that’s the reason for continuing play. The doctors gave me good anti-inflammatories.” Del Potro’s next match is against No. 1 Novak Djokovic, who took down No. 7 Tomas Berdych 7-6 (5), 6-4, 6-3 on Court 1. Murray will play No. 24 Jerzy Janowicz, a 7-5, 6-4, 6-4 winner over Lukasz Kubot in the first Grand Slam meeting between two Polish men.
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SPORTS
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8SPORTS SHORTS
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NIU releases men’s soccer schedule
AMERICAN LEAGUE Central Division W L Pct 45 38 .542 45 38 .542 38 42 .475 36 45 .444 33 48 .407 East Division W L Pct Boston 52 34 .605 Baltimore 48 37 .565 New York 45 39 .536 Tampa Bay 45 40 .529 Toronto 41 43 .488 West Division W L Pct Oakland 49 35 .583 Texas 48 36 .571 Los Angeles 40 43 .482 Seattle 37 47 .440 Houston 31 54 .365 Cleveland Detroit Kansas City Minnesota White Sox
Northern Illinois men’s soccer will play seven home matches this season, including the first night games at the NIU Soccer and Track & Field Complex. The Huskies open the season Aug. 30 against Cincinnati at Ohio State’s Bert and Iris Wolstein Classic. NIU’s home opener is Sept. 13 against Butler at 7:30 p.m. in the NIU Adidas Invite, the first night match at the soccer complex. NIU will host 7 p.m. matches against Eastern Illinois (Oct. 22), Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Oct. 30) and Western Michigan (Nov. 5). The Huskies will play five teams which made the NCAA Tournament a year ago, including Akron on Oct. 26 in a rematch of last year’s Mid-American Conference Tournament final, won by the Zips. AP photo
Blackhawks re-sign Leddy CHICAGO – The Blackhawks were quick to re-sign one of their fastest defensemen. On Wednesday, the Hawks agreed to a two-year contract with Nick Leddy, a talented 22-year-old who had 18 points (6 G, 12 A) in his third season with the Hawks. Leddy struggled in the playoffs but the Hawks remained confident in his future. “We are pleased to announce that Nick will remain a core member of our organization,” Hawks general manager Stan Bowman said in a statement. “Over the course of the past three seasons, Nick has shown continuous development and we think he will be essential to our long-term success.”
Cavendish wins Stage 5 of Tour; Gerrans keeps lead MARSEILLE, France – British sprinter Mark Cavendish won the fifth stage of the Tour de France in a sprint finish on Wednesday and Australian veteran Simon Gerrans kept the yellow jersey. Cavendish made a poor start to the Tour, but his 24th career Tour stage win launches his bid to win the sprinters’ green jersey. “I’m super happy,” Cavendish said. “Now the pressure’s off and hopefully it has started the ball rolling.”
Coyotes to stay in Arizona, after City Council vote GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Phoenix Coyotes have spent the past four years living with the financial restraints of being run by the NHL, making the best of the limited resources before them. After Tuesday night’s Glendale City Council vote in favor of an arena lease agreement with a prospective team owner, the Coyotes will finally be on even financial footing with the rest of the league. “The only way you can win long-term is to have a strong ownership,” Coyotes general manager Don Maloney said. “Now that we have an ownership in place, it gives us a chance, gives us a little more of a chance to show that we know what we’re doing.”
North selected as U.S. Ryder Cup vice captain WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – Andy North needed as much time as it takes for a tap-in putt to accept an invitation to be a vice captain for U.S. Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson at next year’s matches. The television analyst and two-time U.S. Open champion jumped at Watson’s invite over dinner earlier this year. “I was absolutely giddy over the opportunity not only hopefully to have a role to get the Cup, back but also to be able to help a dear friend,” North said during a conference call Wednesday at The Greenbrier Classic. “If I can take a little bit of the responsibility off of his shoulders and make it an easier week for him, that will be awesome for me.” The Ryder Cup will be held in September 2014 in Gleneagles, Scotland.
– Staff, wire reports
The Cubs’ Alfonso Soriano swings for an RBI-single off Oakland’s Bartolo Colon in the first inning Wednesday in Oakland, Calif. The game ended too late to be included in this edition. Go to Daily-Chronicle.com to read more about the Cubs from this game.
WHITE SOX NOTES
Crain, Konerko placed on disabled list By MEGHAN MONTEMURRO mmontemurro@shawmedia.com CHICAGO – Exactly one year after getting an MRI on his right shoulder, White Sox reliever Jesse Crain found himself needing another one after experiencing discomfort in the same shoulder. An MRI on Wednesday revealed Crain has a right shoulder strain, and the Sox subsequently put the 31-year-old right hander on the 15-day disabled list. Crain said he first felt shoulder tightness when playing catch before Tuesday’s game, and it persisted when warming up during the seventh inning. Manager Robin Ventura said it was better to be safe than sorry with Crain, and putting him on the DL allows him to properly rest and get healthy. “Every game I go in, every pitch is important, so I just think it finally took its toll on me and I just got it strained and, hopefully, I can be back in two weeks,” Crain said. “… It’s disappointing for the team, obviously, and disappointing for me, but I can’t control what’s going to happen.” Joining Crain on the DL on Wednesday was first baseman Paul Konerko because of a lower back strain. Konerko had missed six games with the ailment but returned to the lineup Tuesday, going 0 for 4 with two strikeouts. The Sox recalled third baseman Brent Morel and purchased the contract of left-hander David Purcey from Triple-A Charlotte. Ventura hopes Crain and Konerko will be ready to play after the All-Star break. “I think [Konerko] would admit it, you let yourself think you’re feeling pretty good, you go in the cage and swing, and
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Wednesday’s Results Baltimore 4, White Sox 2 Cubs at Oakland (n) Detroit 6, Toronto 2 Boston 2, San Diego 1 Houston 4, Tampa Bay 1 N.Y. Yankees 3, Minnesota 2 Seattle 4, Texas 2, 10 inn. Cleveland at Kansas City (n) St. Louis at L.A. Angels (n) Today’s Games Baltimore (Britton 2-2) at White Sox (Quintana 3-2), 1:10 p.m. Cubs (T.Wood 5-6) at Oakland (Straily 4-2), 3:05 p.m. San Diego (Stults 6-6) at Boston (Webster 0-2), 12:35 p.m. Cleveland (U.Jimenez 6-4) at Kansas City (Shields 3-6), 1:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (D.Phelps 5-5) at Minnesota (Gibson 1-0), 1:10 p.m. Tampa Bay (Archer 2-3) at Houston (Lyles 4-3), 1:10 p.m. Detroit (Verlander 8-5) at Toronto (Rogers 3-3), 6:07 p.m. Seattle (Iwakuma 7-3) at Texas (M.Perez 2-1), 7:05 p.m. St. Louis (Wainwright 11-5) at L.A. Angels (Blanton 2-10), 8:05 p.m. Friday’s Games White Sox at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m. Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 6:05 p.m. Detroit at Cleveland, 6:05 p.m. Minnesota at Toronto, 6:07 p.m. Seattle at Cincinnati, 6:10 p.m. Houston at Texas, 7:05 p.m. Oakland at Kansas City, 7:10 p.m. Boston at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m. Tuesday’s Results White Sox 5, Baltimore 2 Oakland 8, Cubs 7 Detroit 7, Toronto 6 Boston 4, San Diego 1 Seattle 9, Texas 2 Cleveland 6, Kansas City 5 N.Y. Yankees 7, Minnesota 3 Tampa Bay 8, Houston 0 L.A. Angels 5, St. Louis 1 Central Division W L Pct Pittsburgh 52 31 .627 St. Louis 49 33 .598 Cincinnati 48 36 .571 Cubs 35 46 .432 Milwaukee 34 49 .410 East Division W L Pct Atlanta 49 35 .583 Washington 42 42 .500 Philadelphia 40 45 .471 New York 35 45 .438 Miami 31 52 .373 West Division W L Pct Arizona 42 41 .506 Colorado 41 43 .488 Los Angeles 39 43 .476 San Diego 40 45 .471 San Francisco 39 44 .470
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The Stanley Cup is displayed in front of Blackhawks players Patrick Sharp (second from left) and Brandon Bollig (third from left) along with members of the White Sox during the singing of the national anthem Wednesday before the game between the White Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at U.S. Cellular Field. it’s just different,” Ventura said. “The adrenaline sometimes helps you because you’re going to go play in the game and you think it’s going to be better and it doesn’t. It kind of works against you because all of the progress that you’ve made in those four days, you lose once you get in there and start swinging.” Dunn on a roll: As injuries and underperformance plague the Sox’s lineup, designated hitter Adam Dunn has turned around his early season struggles. In 28 games since June 1, Dunn is hitting .273 with 10 home runs and 26 RBIs. Lately, Dunn has been one of the only consistent players in the lineup. Entering Wednesday’s game, Dunn’s average sat at
.199, up from .154 at the end of May. Dunn attributes his turnaround to fouling off fewer pitches while not swinging at too many bad pitches. With Konerko sidelined for at least two weeks, Dunn needs to continue giving the Sox quality at-bats. He is on pace to hit 45 home runs this year, which would mark his seventh season with at least 40 homers and the second-highest total of his career (46 in 2004). “That’s the one thing, if anything, that’s stayed really consistent, is my approach at the plate,” Dunn said. “ … I just think once you continually put yourself in a good position to hit, for the most part, everything else takes care of itself. I can’t guide the ball. It’s
not an XBox. You can’t make it move the way you want it to go. So you just put the barrel on it, put a swing on it and whatever happens, happens.”
Stanley Cup visits U.S. Cellular Field: The Sox honored the Blackhawks before Wednesday’s game with a video of Sox players and staff congratulating them on winning the Stanley Cup. Hawks Patrick Sharp and Brandon Bollig threw out first pitches and showed off the Stanley Cup to the crowd. Sox pitcher Chris Sale, who grew up in Florida, said he never really was a hockey fan until he started playing hockey games on the XBox the past couple years and planned to get a glimpse of the Cup.
season for the Sox. “That’s why you have depth, that’s why you have the minor leagues,” Crain said. “You bring up guys, give guys opportunities, and see what happens.” Except the Sox don’t have a lot of depth, and they don’t have great minor leaguers. At 33-48, they don’t have anything close to a winning record. As the July 31 trade deadline approaches, the Sox could try to trade veteran players for younger prospects. But all of
their trade chips – ahem, Crain – keep getting hurt. You know what’s weird? The Sox locker room includes helmets for NFL teams such as the New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks, but nothing for the Bears. Why no love for the hometown team? Speaking of football, it would be fun to see another two-sport star like Bo Jackson. Maybe Dunn could sign on as the Bears’ No. 3 quarterback or something.
OK, fine, back to baseball. A reporter asked Ventura whether all of his team’s troubles made him want to drink. “Water?” Ventura deadpanned. “Water’s pretty good.” He’s right. Water is good. Especially when it’s hot. Hey, look, fireworks!
• Shaw Media sports columnist Tom Musick can be reached at tmusick@shawmedia.com and on Twitter @ tcmusick.
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Wednesday’s Results Cubs at Oakland (n) Milwaukee 4, Washington 1 Pittsburgh 6, Philadelphia 5 Miami 6, Atlanta 3 Boston 2, San Diego 1 Arizona at N.Y. Mets (n) San Francisco at Cincinnati (n) L.A. Dodgers at Colorado (n) St. Louis at L.A. Angels (n) Today’s Games Cubs (T.Wood 5-6) at Oakland (Straily 4-2), 3:05 p.m. Milwaukee (D.Hand 0-1) at Washington (Jordan 0-1), 10:05 a.m. Arizona (Kennedy 3-4) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 6-7), 12:10 p.m. San Francisco (M.Cain 5-4) at Cincinnati (Leake 7-3), 12:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Hamels 2-11) at Pittsburgh (Cole 4-0), 12:35 p.m. San Diego (Stults 6-6) at Boston (Webster 0-2), 12:35 p.m. Miami (H.Alvarez 0-0) at Atlanta (Teheran 6-4), 6:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Capuano 2-5) at Colorado (Chacin 7-3), 7:10 p.m. St. Louis (Wainwright 11-5) at L.A. Angels (Blanton 2-10), 8:05 p.m. Friday’s Games Pittsburgh at Cubs, 3:05 p.m. Atlanta at Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m. San Diego at Washington, 6:05 p.m. Seattle at Cincinnati, 6:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m. Miami at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m. Colorado at Arizona, 8:40 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 9:15 p.m. Tuesday’s Results Oakland 8, Cubs 7 Milwaukee 4, Washington 0 Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 1 N.Y. Mets 9, Arizona 1 Atlanta 11, Miami 3 Boston 4, San Diego 1 Cincinnati 3, San Francisco 0 L.A. Dodgers 8, Colorado 0 L.A. Angels 5, St. Louis 1
Ramirez, Rangers agree to terms ARLINGTON, Texas – Manny Ramirez is apparently cutting his long dreadlocks for another shot at the major leagues. The Texas Rangers said Wednesday they had agreed to terms on a minor league contract with the 41-year-old slugger, who hasn’t played in the big leagues since 2011 with Tampa Bay. Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said part of the deal was Ramirez, twice suspended for testing positive for banned drugs, agreeing to cut his hair and “comply with our minor league rules on appearance and discipline.” Ramirez was set to report to Triple-A Round Rock today, and he will be a designated hitter whenever he is activated. He played for three months in Taiwan before leaving the Rhinos on June 20.
– Wire report
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NBA
Celtics hire Butler’s Brad Stevens as coach By JIMMY GOLEN The Associated Press BOSTON – The Boston Celtics keep getting younger – on the coaching staff as well as the court. Less than a week after agreeing to trade Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce to the Brooklyn Nets – and 10 days after shipping coach Doc Rivers to the Los Angeles Clippers – the Celtics hired Butler’s Brad Stevens as their next head coach. Stevens, 36, twice led the Bulldogs to the NCAA title game, but has no NBA experience as a player or coach. “Brad and I share a lot of the same values,” Celtics general manager Danny Ainge said in a release. “Though he is young, I see Brad as a great leader who leads with impeccable character and a strong work ethic. His teams always
play hard and execute on both ends of the court. Brad is a coach who has already enjoyed lots of success, and I look forward to working with him towards Banner 18.” Stevens has spent the past six years as the coach of Butler, leading the Bulldogs to back-to-back national championship games in 2010 and 2011. He has a career winning percentage of .772 and never won fewer than 22 games in a season. He takes over a team that is three seasons removed from an appearance in the NBA finals; the Celtics won their unprecedented 17th championship in 2008. But with Garnett and Pierce showing signs of slowing down in this year’s playoffs, when Boston was eliminated by the New York Knicks in the first round, Ainge has decided to rebuild.
He allowed Rivers to take over the Clippers, extracting a first-round draft choice in return. Amid last week’s NBA draft, the Celtics and Nets agreed to a deal that would send Garnett and Pierce to Brooklyn in exchange for a package of players along with three first-round draft picks. Now Stevens, who is younger than Garnett, will be the one to work with those players. “Our family is thrilled for the opportunity given to us by the leadership of the Boston Celtics, but it is emotional to leave a place that we have called home for the past 13 years,” Stevens said in a release issued by the university. “We truly love Butler University and Indianapolis, and are very thankful to have had the opportunity to celebrate so many wonderful things together.”
At Butler, Stevens was 166-49 – the most wins for any Division I coach in the first six years of his career. In 2009-10, the Bulldogs went 33-5, including the Horizon League’s first 18-0 conference record, a 25-game winning streak and an appearance in the NCAA title game, where they lost to Duke 61-59 when a last-second, half-court shot bounced off the backboard and rim and out. “Brad has given his talent to our university with exceptional generosity, integrity, and humility,” Butler President James M. Danko said, calling Stevens “a beloved member of our community.” “We have done everything we can to keep Brad here at Butler; however, the Celtics team has offered Brad and his family a unique opportunity with which no university can compete.”
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Butler coach Brad Stevens gives his team instruction during a timeout in the first half of a game against La Salle at the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament March 15 in New York. The Boston Celtics announced Wednesday that Stevens was hired as the team’s head coach, replacing Doc Rivers, who was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.
PGA
Only 4 of top 20 golfers are at Greenbrier Classic By JOHN RABY The Associated Press
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The Bulls’ Derrick Rose warms up May 8 before Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Miami Heat in Miami. Rose has not played since he had knee surgery in May 2012.
BULLS
Rose: Sitting out was ‘right decision’ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO – Bulls star Derrick Rose says he’s still recovering from knee surgery and vows to show sitting out last season was the right decision. In an interview posted Wednesday on the team’s website, Rose said he had to be selfish in his rehab as he tried to work his way back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee even though sitting out was “one of the hardest things I’ve had to go through in my life.” “I’m not a selfish guy at all, but having this injury and going through what I had to go through and being smart, it’s something that I had to be selfish with,” he said. “I couldn’t worry about anyone else but myself and my health.” He thinks fans who questioned him will realize sitting out was the right call once they
see him playing again. “I think me going on the court and showing them and letting them know it was the right decision,” he said. Rose hasn’t played since he crumbled to the court near the end of the 2012 playoff opener against Philadelphia, sending the top-seeded Bulls to a firstround exit. He had surgery that on May 12, and his doctor said the recovery would probably take about eight to 12 months – the final stage being playing in games. Rose practiced without restrictions the last few months of the season but never suited up for a game even though he had medical clearance. He and the Bulls never publicly ruled out a return, either. Without him, the Bulls clawed their way to 45 wins and knocked out the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the playoffs before bowing out to
the champion Miami Heat. They were particularly banged up during the postseason, with players fighting through injuries and illnesses and Rose serving as a spectator. The Chicago product saw his image taking a hit, with analysts such as Charles Barkley and Steve Kerr, not to mention some fans, questioning why he wasn’t playing. “When you’re in practice, of course it’s not like game-like speed, unless it’s like training camp,” Rose said. “Game-like experience is totally different when you have strategy, this and that, double teams. When I play, I get double-teamed a lot. We play the same defense [in practice] we play in the game, so there wasn’t any double-teams. So I was able to roam around freely. And in a game ... I wasn’t able to take on that double-team yet. “Every day I was working
out like my leg is going to feel better,” he said. “I was pushing myself every day, eating right, trying to take care of my body so that I can be out there as soon as possible. But it didn’t happen.” Rose insisted he had his teammates’ support. “They saw how hard I was working in practice, just trying to rebuild my leg,” he said. “All my teammates that were going through injuries, they used to tell me don’t rush back just because they were going through stuff. So just to hear them say that, they knew I was trying to get back on the court as quickly as possible. “They made a huge run at it. When they were playing, I told them things that I saw if they didn’t see, or I was just working with them, just to show them I really cared about the team, and like I said they fought for me.”
NFL
Cops: Evidence found in secret Hernandez apartment By JAY LINDSAY The Associated Press WRENTHAM, Mass. – Aaron Hernandez’s home address was no secret after the media camped outside the massive house for days, and cameras caught him leaving, hands cuffed behind his back, when he was arrested for murder. But police didn’t know about his “flop house.” A tip from a friend of the former New England Patriots tight end led authorities to the apartment about 11 miles away. Subsequent searches turned up boxes of ammunition and clothing that police believe could help prove the murder case against Hernan-
dez, according to court documents. The items were found June 26, the day Hernandez was arrested for allegedly orchestrating the death of Odin Lloyd, according to search warrant records filed in Wrentham court. Hernandez, 23, has pleaded not guilty. His attorneys have said the evidence against him is circumstantial and he’s eager to clear his name. A message requesting comment on the documents was left Wednesday with a spokesman for Hernandez’s legal team. Hernandez’s two-bedroom apartment, which went for $1,200 a month, was located in a three-story complex in
Franklin, a few towns over from his North Attleborough house. Police learned about it from Hernandez’s friend, Carlos Ortiz. Prosecutors say Ortiz was with Hernandez and Ernest Wallace when Aaron they drove Hernandez with Lloyd to an industrial park where Lloyd was shot. Police haven’t said who shot Lloyd. Ortiz, who lives in Hernandez’s hometown of Bristol, Conn., has since been charged with carrying a firearm the
day of the shooting. Wallace is charged with being an accessory after the fact in the slaying. According to the documents, Bristol police interviewed Ortiz the day before Hernandez was arrested. He told them “Hernandez has another address that not many people know about,” and that he thought he’d left a cellphone there. Police initially got the search warrant to look for Ortiz’s phone. But as they spotted additional items in the apartment – including a box of ammunition on an end table – they applied for additional warrants for the residence, and for a Hummer parked outside.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – Webb Simpson hopes have another late lead at the Greenbrier Classic – and this time hang onto it. Phil Mickelson might have a simpler goal: make the cut and go from there. They’ll try to improve on past performances on the Old White TPC course when the tournament starts today in West Virginia. With the British Open two weeks away, Mickelson and Simpson are among only four golfers in the top 20 world rankings entered in West Virginia. The others are Louis Oosthuizen and Bubba Watson. More than half of the top 20 in the FedEx Cup standings aren’t here either. Still, there’s a dozen major champions entered. Also in the field is Bill Haas, who’s coming off a win last week at Congressional. He’s come close, too, at The Greenbrier, having lost in a three-way playoff two years ago. This week will have a special meaning for Haas. He and his wife, Julie, have brought their 7-week-old son, William Jr. “We certainly packed more stuff for this road trip than we’ve ever packed,” Haas said. “It’s a different week than I’ve ever experience on tour, but all for great reasons.” Their playground is the 6,500-acre Greenbrier resort, which welcomes tour families and advertises relaxed fun with its 721-room hotel, casino, spa and dozens of amenities. No one seems to have taken more advantage of those than Bubba Watson. He arrived late last week and shared photos on social media of his escapades in falconry, hanging out at the pool with his young son and during a flyover of the resort. Watson was in a playful mood during Wednesday’s pro-am, hitting a 4 iron between the legs of an amateur partner standing a few feet in front of him. One group behind, Simpson hobnobbed
Saints coach caddies in PGA Tour event WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton is carrying the bag of good friend and PGA Tour player Ryan Palmer in this week’s Greenbrier Classic. With the start of NFL training camp set for the end of the month, Payton says he was planning to spend a week relaxing at The Greenbrier resort. One thing led to another, and Payton ended up agreeing to help Palmer, who gave his regular caddie the week off. Payton says after two days of carrying Palmer’s clubs during practice rounds and pro-am events, he’s realized “this isn’t a vacation.” Payton compares being a caddie to visualizing an NFL game through the eyes of a quarterback and says he’s taking the opportunity seriously. The tournament starts today in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.
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with NBA great and West Virginia native Jerry West. “It’s a laid-back week,” Simpson said. “They really cater toward the families at this golf tournament with player parties, family parties, pizza night, bowling night.” Simpson, the 2012 U.S. Open winner, would like to keep up on another front. Two years ago, he made the turn in the final round of the Greenbrier Classic with a one-stroke lead before finishing two strokes out of a playoff won by Scott Stallings. Last year Simpson lost a oneshot lead on the back nine again with three straight bogeys and tied for seventh. Simpson, Brendon de Jonge and Jimmy Walker are the only players to have two top 10 finishes at The Greenbrier. “[You] can’t really afford a bad nine holes when you win,” Simpson said. “I think it’s just me continuing to keep playing well, and hopefully I’m in that position on Sunday where I do have a chance to win.”
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Jim Justice (left), owner and chairman of The Greenbrier Resort, and Phil Mickelson, look on from the first hole during the pro-am for the Greenbrier Classic on Wednesday in White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.
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WIMBLEDON
4 women with zero majors reach semis By HOWARD FENDRICH The Associated Press LONDON – In 11 of the past 13 years, Serena or Venus Williams – and sometimes both – reached the Wimbledon final. The sisters collected five championships each in that span. This time around, Serena lost in the fourth round. Venus didn’t show up at all, sidelined by a bad lower back. So the 2013 semifinals at the All England Club today will be populated by a far less famous, and far less accomplished, bunch. Still, No. 4-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland, No. 15 Marion Bartoli of France, No. 20 Kirsten Flipkens of Belgium and No. 23 Sabine Lisicki of Germany provide a fitting foursome for a Wimbledon unlike any other. Not only has none of the four women left won a Wimbledon title, none has won any Grand Slam title. Petra Kvitova, the tournament’s 2011 champion, probably put it best after losing in the quarterfinals: “Very weird Grand Slam over here.” Indeed. Never before in the
45-year Open era had no previous major champion reached the Wimbledon women’s semifinals. There were eight owners of Grand Slam trophies in the field when play began last week. One by one, they left, with Lisicki accounting for three: She beat Francesca Schiavone in the first round and Sam Stosur in the third, before stopping Serena Williams’ 34-match winning streak. Maria Sharapova and Ana Ivanovic lost in the second round, the same day Victoria Azarenka pulled out because of a knee injury. The last major winners were sent home Tuesday, when Flipkens beat Kvitova, and Radwanska eliminated Li Na. “Very unexpected,” Bartoli said, describing the semifinal lineup, along with the whole tournament, “but that’s also the magic of it.” Today, she will play Flipkens, and Radwanska will face Lisicki. The men’s semifinals Friday are No. 1 Novak Djokovic against No. 8 Juan Martin del Potro, and No. 2 Andy Murray against No. 24 Jerzy Janowicz.
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Djokovic owns six major titles, while Murray and del Potro have one apiece. The women’s quartet, meanwhile, has participated in a total of two Grand Slam finals, both at Wimbledon: Bartoli lost to Venus Williams in 2007, and Radwanska lost to Serena Williams last year. This is Lisicki’s second Grand Slam semifinal; she lost one at Wimbledon two years ago. Flipkens, meanwhile, only once even made it as far as the fourth round at a major tournament until this week, so she’ll be making her semifinal debut. She sure has come a long way from a year ago at this time, when she was winning the title at a low-level, $25,000 tournament on clay. Blood clots in her leg had forced her off the WTA tour for two months, and her ranking slid outside the
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top 250, so she couldn’t even get into the draw for qualifying at Wimbledon. “I think I’m the most surprising name in the last four,” Flipkens acknowledged, “but I don’t really care, to be honest, at this moment.” And why should she? What matters is that she is one of only four women who still have a chance to earn the championship Saturday. “It’s a dream – more than a dream – coming true,” Flipkens said. “There’s no words.” The 27-year-old Flipkens and 28-year-old Bartoli have never played a match. Perhaps not surprisingly, they don’t know much about each other, either. “I only know she has a two-handed forehand and backhand,” said Flipkens, who wears eyeglasses on court.
“That’s about it.” Bartoli does hit off both wings with her palms wrapped around her racket handle, the same as her idol, Monica Seles. That’s only one of Bartoli’s quirks. She explained six years ago that she was able to win her Wimbledon semifinal because James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan was sitting in the stands. Her father, a doctor by trade, coaches Bartoli and devised all sorts of original training methods, including taping tennis balls to the heels of her shoes so she’d be forced to stay on her toes. Between points, she hops in place and takes practice swings. She doesn’t bounce the ball before hitting serves, instead crossing her wrists before the toss. “You do what you have to do to win,” said American Sloane Stephens, the woman Bartoli beat in the quarterfinals. “And if that helps her, then she’s got it down pat.” The 23-year-old Lisicki and 24-year-old Radwanska have met twice before, each winning once – but never on grass, never this deep into a tournament, and never at a Grand Slam. Their matchup represents
an intriguing contrast in styles. Lisicki pounds the ball, hitting serves faster than 120 mph, often resulting in aces (she ranks second to Serena Williams on tour this season). She will, on occasion, turn to drop shots, including six for winners in her quarterfinal victory over 46thranked Kaia Kanepi. While Lisicki averaged 109 mph on first serves in the fourth round, Radwanska averaged 90 mph in the quarterfinals. Radwanska is all about patience and subtlety, mixing speeds and spins and often letting her opponent make the first mistake. In her three-set victory over Li on Tuesday, Radwanska finished with 18 unforced errors and 32 winners. Li had 40 unforced errors, 58 winners. Thinking back to her run to last year’s title match at Wimbledon, Radwanska said: “I know how it is, what I have to do, to be in the final again. But it helps, for sure, it’s not the first time.” Sometime Saturday, someone will be holding a Grand Slam champion’s trophy for the first time.
Poland’s Janowicz still in shock from reaching semis By SAMUEL PETREQUIN The Associated Press
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Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina receives treatment Wednesday after falling during his men’s singles quarterfinal match against David Ferrer of Spain at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London.
Neither del Potro nor Djokovic have dropped a set • WIMBLEDON Continued from page B1 Going against the 54thranked Verdasco, Murray certainly made things interesting for the British fans, looking for one of their own to call a Wimbledon champion for the first time in 77 years. He dropped the first two sets, unable to handle Verdasco’s pinpoint serves that were as fast as 136 mph. Slowly, though, he crept back into the match. In the sixth game of the fourth set, Murray saved a pair of break points – first with a service winner, then with one of his 13 aces. Three games later, he broke Verdasco, then served out the set. In the fifth set, the players held serve for 10 straight games. In the 11th, Murray broke, then served out the match at love. “I played at a very high level,” said Verdasco, appearing in a Grand Slam quarterfinal
for the first time since the 2010 U.S. Open. “And to not be able to win is painful, of course.” It was Murray’s second comeback from two sets down at Wimbledon, adding to a 2008 victory over Richard Gasquet. “Yeah, you’re obviously concerned,” Murray said. “You’re more concerned about losing the match, not thinking so much that, I’m going to lose at Wimbledon. You’re concerned how the match is going and that you may lose. But when you’ve been in that position a lot of times, you know how to think through it and not get too far ahead of yourself.” In the earlier match, it looked as if del Potro would be done before he even broke a sweat. His left knee mummified in athletic tape, the 6-foot-6 Argentine chased an overhead into the corner, but his left foot slipped out from under him. His already aching knee straightened suddenly,
then bent backward. Del Potro crumpled to the ground and rolled twice – into the far edge of the court. “I don’t try [for] a spectacular fall, but that was really painful for me,” del Potro said. After a break of about 10 minutes, del Potro was back on the court. He broke Ferrer twice in the first set, then moved easily through the second and third against one of the grittiest players in tennis. “I have my knee problem, but always the opponent, the other players, can have different injuries, too,” del Potro said. “You have to be strong, more than the rest.” Across the way, on Court 1, Janowicz beat Kubot to become the first Polish man to reach a Grand Slam semifinal. During a tournament with more than its share of twists and turns – to say nothing of slips and slides – Djokovic and del Potro have gone through virtually unscathed, on the scoreboard at least. Neither
man has dropped a set. Djokovic overcame a twobreak, 3-0 deficit in the second set to cruise to his latest victory over Berdych, the 2010 Wimbledon runner-up. Djokovic is in his 13th straight Grand Slam semifinal and in search of his seventh major title. “Coming into the semifinals, I feel physically fresh,” Djokovic said. No. 8 del Potro wouldn’t quite use those terms to describe himself. He is, however, starting to show the form he used to win his only major championship, the U.S. Open in 2009, which also marks the last time he reached a Grand Slam semifinal. He is 3-8 lifetime against Djokovic, though one of those victories came here, at the All England Club, when he beat the Serb in the Olympic bronze-medal match last year. Del Potro also won their last meeting, earlier this year on hard court at Indian Wells.
LONDON – More than an hour after making history at Wimbledon as the first Polish man to reach a Grand Slam semifinal, the usually nonchalant Jerzy Janowicz was still in shock. “I practiced really tough my whole life. I had some troubles also during my career. You are practicing and working for that kind of moment,” said the 22-year-old Janowicz. “So in my case, it’s not easy for me to control these emotions.” The 24th-seeded Janowicz beat Davis Cup teammate Lukasz Kubot, 7-5, 6-4, 6-4, on Wednesday in the first all-Polish meeting in a Grand Slam men’s draw. After the final point, the friends warmly hugged at the net and then swapped shirts, as soccer players often do. Janowicz then sat in his chair and started to sob. “Right now, I’m the most happy person in the world,” Janowicz said later. “This is what I was waiting for. This is what I was dreaming about. So as I can see, sometimes if you are dreaming about something really hard, it can actually happen.”
Neither Janowicz, who will next face second-seeded Andy Murray in Friday’s semifinals, or Kubot had ever played a fellow Polish player before. “I said, ‘Let’s go. Let’s exchange. Let’s make our tennis more famous, more popular, and show that Poland tennis is in the map of tennis,’ ” Kubot said about the shirt exchange. “Because this had never happened before, and that’s it. I think it just shows how important is the fair play and shows the friendship on the court. We’re just fighting with every point, but when the match is finished, we are friends. We are just showing that this is only sport.” Janowicz, who reached the third round last year at the All England Club, is playing in only his third grasscourt tournament. Before this year’s Wimbledon tournament, he lost in the first round in Halle. But his task Wednesday at Wimbledon was made harder because he was facing a friend. “Honestly saying, if I have to compare this match to some other matches, this was one of the toughest matches of my life,” Janowicz said.
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Jerzy Janowicz of Poland celebrates after beating Lukasz Kubot of Poland during their men’s singles quarterfinal match Wednesday at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London.
Coaches want to learn as much as young athletes • RUNNERS Continued from page B1
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DeKalb County Prairie Runners coach Jacob Clayton stretches his arms with the team at the beginning of practice Tuesday at Huntley Middle School in DeKalb.
Assistant coach Ashlyn Patton said that’s a necessary trait to properly coach the kids. “Anyone can say, ‘Run fast, turn left,’ but when it comes down to it, there’s so much technique,” Patton said. “If they can learn that technique at such a young age, that’s great.” Technique is crucial in a
sport with such a wide range of possibilities, and these coaches have the experience needed to teach it. Across the board, the staff of assistants have a wide range of expertise, varying from discus to javelin. In the eyes of the kids in the club, the reason for having such a staff is simple. “They know what they’re talking about, so that helps a lot,” said Chantel Kyler, who competes for Indian Creek’s track and field program.
“When you’re younger, you can understand the athlete because you were just that age a couple years ago.” Several of the coaches experienced debilitating injuries during their careers, forcing them to stop doing what they love. As a result, they have come to the club as a way of fulfilling the passion that they still have for the sport. But regardless of whether they can still compete, the
reasoning is the same for all of the coaches. They want to give back, both to the sport they love and the kids who may soon love it as much as they do. “Honestly, I just want them to come out here and learn something new every day and just work as hard as they can,” assistant coach Jacob Clayton said. “It’s not necessarily about winning races or meets, but it’s about doing better than you’ve ever done before.”
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Rating: PG for rude humor and mild action Running time: 1 hour, 38 minutes Starring: Voices of Steve Carell, Kristin Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Benjamin Bratt Summary: A spy agency recruits retired supervillain Gru (Carell) to track down a criminal mastermind who has stolen a nasty virus. Gru’s three adopted daughters hope to set him up with his new spy partner (Wiig). Verdict: While not as fresh or surprising as the 2010 original, this sequel otherwise suffers little drop in quality. The same creative team brings another dose of snazzy visuals, pleasing sentimentality and raucous comedy, with the madcap Minions delivering a ton of slapstick. The filmmakers integrate the 3-D effects into the comedy, turning the computer-animated cartoon into a delightful carnival ride.
equels often present conundrums for filmmakers. For example, how can you call a movie “Despicable Me 2” when the hero is no longer despicable? The answer is that you just do it anyway and hope that nobody considers it a problem. And if Gru, the reformed supervillain again voiced by Steve Carell, is no longer evil, he is still impolite. Hearing Carell grumble in his invented Eastern European accent about how his neighbors are a bunch of morons carries a satisfying humor of its own. Having retired from trying to conquer the world, Gru has settled down to raise the three little girls he adopted in the first movies. His massive underground base has been transformed into a jelly factory. The macaronishaped Minions happily go along with Gru’s switch to legitimate businessman, but his technical wizard, Dr. Nefario (Russell Brand), misses being evil. His name probably has something to do with it. Then, in a setup reminiscent of “The Incredibles,” Gru is tempted out of retirement by a spy agency called the Anti-Villain League. This rockets “Incredible Me 2” into the realm of James Bond parody, with a submarine car from “The Spy Who Loved Me” and a volcanic ending that cannot be anything but an homage to “You Only Live Twice.” The villain’s attack chicken is a new element, though. The Anti-Villain League needs Gru’s insider knowledge to capture an unknown mastermind who has stolen a virus that transforms cuddly animals into rampaging purple
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monsters. The agency has tracked the enemy to a shopping mall and believes he is operating one of the stores as a front. Gru is sent undercover to manage a cupcake shop in the mall and spy on the other proprietors. He isn’t pleased to be saddled with a partner, rookie agent Lucy Wild (Kristen Wiig), not sensing that she has a crush on him. The idea of a villain using a shopping mall for a lair and the prospect of Gru and the Minions trying to make cupcakes are rife with comic potential, but the filmmakers do little with either possibility. Gru locks on to a suspect immediately, Eduardo (Benjamin Bratt), owner of the Mexican restaurant. He is certain Eduardo was once the masked villain El Macho, who apparently died years ago while riding an explosive-laden shark into an active volcano. Amid all the spy stuff, romance is in the air. Gru’s three girls want to set him up on a date, which annoys him. But Gru really blows his stack when the bespectacled oldest girl, Margo (“iCarly” star Miranda Cosgrove), swoons over her first crush, Eduardo’s smooth-talking son, Antonio (Moises Arias). “Despicable Me 2” suffers one problem common to sequels, namely that the freshness found in the original cannot be recaptured. Otherwise, there is no drop in quality. The same creative team – writers Ken Daurio and Cinco Paul and directors Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud – returns, guaranteeing more snazzy visuals and terrific humor. Even the scenery conveys Gru’s awkward transition to fatherhood. Just the sight of a pink plastic playhouse in the front yard of Gru’s “Addams Family” home scores a laugh. Much of the comedy is slapstick, and much of the slapstick is provided by the horde of
gibberish-spouting, violence-prone Minions. Why settle for three stooges when you can have 300? The Minions are the most perfectly realized comic cartoon creations in ages, probably since Sebastian the crab from “The Little Mermaid,” and “Despicable Me 2” could have overdosed on the crazy creatures. But the Minions don’t get that much more play than they did in the first movie. As in the original, the voice cast is exceptional. Carell’s accent for Gru is genius, and he gets a superb romantic interest in Wiig’s enthusiastic Lucy. Wiig returns after playing the vile orphanage administrator in the first movie. Bratt delivers an effusive comic performance under what must have been pressing circumstances. He was a last-minute replacement for Al Pacino, who recorded the role of Eduardo then dropped out over those familiar “creative differences.” My guess is those creative differences went something like this: “That was fine, Mr. Pacino, but could you give us a little less on that line. Maybe take it down about 8 decibels. The microphone can handle only so much gusto.” Unlike “Monsters University,” “Despicable Me 2” is not being released in 3-D because the market demands that all computer-animated movies be in 3-D. Coffin and Renaud revel in the third dimension and integrate it into the comedy. They don’t simply throw objects at the camera. They pull the audience into the action, and “Despicable Me 2” becomes a delightful carnival ride. This sequel is almost as much fun as the riotous original while tugging a bit at your heart because Gru is a misunderstood sweetheart and his girls are adorable. And so are the Minions.
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Celebrating Independence This year’s long Fourth of July weekend means the there should be plenty of festivals, parades and the like taking place. Check page A4 for listings.
Stage Coach Players’ “Red Herring”: 7:30 p.m. July 11 to 13 and July 18 to 20, 2 p.m. July 21, Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb. www.stagecoachers.com. Indian Valley Theatre’s “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”: 7 p.m. July 19 and 20, 2 p.m. July 21, Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich. $10. www.indianvalleytheatre.com. Stage Coach Players’ “Company”: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8 to 10 and Aug. 15 to 17, 2 p.m. Aug. 11 and 18, Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb. www. stagecoachers.com. Stage Coach Players’ “The Lion in Winter”: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 to 14 and Sept. 19 to 21, 2 p.m. Sept. 22, Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb. www. stagecoachers.com. Stage Coach Players’ “Rope”: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 to 12 and Oct. 17 to 19, 2 p.m. Oct. 20, Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb. www.stagecoachers. com. Stage Coach Players’ “Annie”: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 to 9 and Nov.
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1:30 p.m. – The Rockinghams 3 p.m. – Destination Unknown 5 p.m. – Miles Neilson & The Rusted Hearts 7 p.m. – Cover Gurl 9 p.m. – Hi-Infidelity Sunday Noon – TBA 1:30 p.m. – TBA 3 p.m. – TBA 4:30 p.m. – Josh Thompson
At the movies This week’s big movies (opened Wednesday) are “The Lone Ranger,” a PG-13 action flick based on the TV show and starring Johnny Depp; “Despicable Me 2,” an animated sequel to the 2010 hit, rated PG; and “Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain,” an R documentary on a standup show by Hart.
14 to 16, 2 p.m. Nov. 10 and 17, Stage Coach Theatre, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb. www.stagecoachers.com. ART ART Crochet by Debi Frankovich: Through July 26, DeKalb Area Women’s Center Galleries, 1021 State St., DeKalb. Gallery hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays and by appointment. Public reception: 5 to 6 p.m. July 11. 815-758-1351. email dawc@niu.edu. “Myths and Allegories,” color lithographs by Dorothea Bilder: through July 31, The Art Box, 308 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Opening Reception: 2 to 4 p.m. June 30. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 815-758-0313 or dan@dekalbgallery.com. “Play: Stories, Mementos and Fun”: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, Sycamore History Museum, 1730 N. Main St., Sycamore. Exhibition explores leisure moments and how we remember them through stories, objects and experiences. Admission: $5 a person, free for members and children younger
Friday through Sunday are the Roswell UFO Days, a festival commemorating the day (July 8) when there were reports of a UFO crash-landing. If you can’t get to Roswell, N.M., you can follow the events online, or you can hold your own Roswell Days by watching alien movies, holding an alien party, etc.
than 14. www.sycamorehistory. org. 815-895-5762 History/memories of DeKalb Ag: 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays or by appointment, Nehring Gallery, 111 S. Second St., Suite 204, DeKalb. Free. www. dekalbalumni.org, 815-757-5959, 815-757-0462 or 815-758-3635. COMEDY COMEDY
REGIONAL PR Productions’ Improv Comedy Night: 8 p.m. July 6, River’s Edge Theatre, 217 S. Bridge St., Yorkville. Tickets: $12 at www.wewantpr.com or 630-882-0035. Tickets may be available at the door, based on availability. Information: www. wewantpr.com Zanies Comedy Night Club – St. Charles: Various dates at Pheasant Run Resort, 4050 E. Main St. Visit www.stcharles.zanies.com for acts, prices and showtimes. 630-584-6342. EVENTS EVENTS Railroading at the Glidden Homestead: July 14 and 28, 921
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W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Screening of “Song of the Pioneer” at 1 p.m. Admission: $4, adults; free, children younger than 14. www.gliddenhomestead.org. Swing Dancing in DeKalb: 7 to 11 p.m. July 16, The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. No partner needed; casual dress, leather-soled shoes recommended. $5 admission includes lesson. Food and beer/wine available for purchase. www. BarbCitySwing.com. Art at Ellwood & Ice Cream Social: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 4, Ellwood House grounds, 509 N. First St., DeKalb. Features more than 30 artist booths, tours of the Ellwood mansion, a performance by Patchouli, a concert by the DeKalb Municipal Band and the Garden Club show. www.ellwoodhouse.org. Corn Fest: Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, downtown DeKalb. www.cornfest.com. Sound Stage Lineup Friday 5:30 p.m. – The Relics 7 p.m. – Audiodrive 9:30 p.m. – Back Country Roads Saturday Noon – TBA
mer Concert Series: 7 p.m. Thursdays, Good Tymes Shelter, Sports Complex, 4335 S. Airport Road, Sycamore. Free. Bring a chair or blanket and picnic supplies. Food and beverages available for purchase. 815-8953202. www.sycamoreparkdistrict.com. Schedule: July 11 – Garage Orchestra July 18 – Dave Rudolf Beach Party July 25 – Chicago Soul Revue Aug. 1 – The Neverly Brothers Aug. 8 – Crazy Talk DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts: 8 p.m. July 4 and Tuesdays through Aug. 20, Hopkins Park Band Shell, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb. Free. www.dekalbparkdistrict.com. Featured artists: July 4 – John Campen July 9 – Terri Crain-Goodman July 16 – Christine Monteiro July 23 – Cecelia Kafer July 30 – Zack Harris Aug. 6 – TBA Aug. 13 – Barb McCaskey Aug. 20 – Maureen Christine Egyptian Theatre Live Lunch Music Series: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 22, Van Buer Plaza, across from the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb. Free. Schedule: July 11 – Chris Bell July 18 – Jordan Lindvall July 25 – Zachary Harris Aug. 1 – Stage Coach Players “Company” Aug. 8 – Kaitlin Sosnowski Aug. 15 – Bend in the Road Aug. 22 – The Conley Trio Larry and His Flask: 8 p.m. July 19, The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. $10. www. thehousecafe.net. Lord Huron with Escondido and Kevin Prchal: 7 p.m. July 23, The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln
Art Attack – School of Art in Sycamore: 215 W. Elm St. Classes for children and adults. www.sycamoreartattack.org or 815-899-9440. Northern Illinois University Community School of the Arts: NIU Music Building, 400 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb. Classes in music, art and theater for children and adults. www.csa.niu.edu or 815753-1450. Bread & Roses women’s choral group rehearsals: 5:45 to 8 p.m. Sundays, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb. www.breadandroseschorus.org. Indian Valley Community Band: 6 to 7:20 p.m. Mondays, Sandwich Middle School Band Room. Area musicians who enjoy playing for pleasure are invited; there are no auditions. Open Mic: 8 p.m. Mondays, sign-in at 7:30 p.m., The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. Bands and singers perform for 12 minutes. 815-787-9547. DeKalb Festival Chorus rehearsals: 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. Mondays, NIU Music Building. New singers invited. Call 630-453-8006 for an interview with conductor Jen Whiting. www.dekalbfestivalchorus.org. Kishwaukee Barbershop Harmony Singers rehearsals: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, First Congregational Church, 615 N. First St., DeKalb. Open to men of all ages. 815-895-5955 or 815899-8383. Prairie Echoes Chorus rehearsal: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 900 Normal Road, DeKalb. Singing, food, friendship and fun. Thursday Blues Nights: 8 p.m. first Thursday each month at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. “The Way” acoustic coffee house: 6 to 8:30 p.m. first Saturday each month, DeKalb Christian Church, 1107 S. First St. 815-758-1833 or tomndcc@ aol.com.
Review: ‘The Lone Ranger’ is a runaway train By JAKE COYLE
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AP Entertainment Writer There’s a limit, it turns out, to how much Johnny Depp and a bucket of makeup can accomplish. In “The Lone Ranger,” Gore Verbinski’s flamboyant re-imagination of the hokey long-running radio show and ‘50s cowboy TV series, Depp eagerly attempts to recreate the extravagant magic of his similarly farcical Jack Sparrow of Verbinski’s “Pirates of the Caribbean.” With cracked white and black streaks down his face and a dead crow atop his head, Depp’s Tonto (whose look makeup artist Joel Harlow took from the Kirby Sattler painting “I Am Crow”) appears more witch doctor than warrior. One would think that a so-costumed Depp careening through the Old West with Buster Keaton aplomb would make “The Lone Ranger,” at worst, entertaining. But Verbinski’s film, stretching hard to both reinvent an out-ofdate brand and breathe new life in the Western with a desperate onslaught of bloated set pieces, is a poor locomotive for Depp’s eccentric theatrics. For 2 ½ hours, the Jerry Bruckheimer-produced “Lone Ranger” inflates, subverts and distorts the conventions of the Western until, in an interminable climax, the big-budget spectacle finally, exhaustingly collapses in a scrap heap of train wreckage. “The Long Ranger” is, alas, a runaway train. A filmmaker of great excess, Verbinski’s ricocheting whimsy here runs off the rails. Flashback-heavy plot mechanics, occasionally grim violence (bullets land in bodies with the loudest of thwacks, a heart gets eaten) and surrealistic comedy add up to a confused tone that seems uncer-
Rating: PG-13 for sequences of intense action and violence, and some suggestive material Running time: 2 hours, 29 minutes Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer, William Fichtner Summary: Native American warrior Tonto recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid, a man of the law, into a legend of justice.
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This publicity image, released by Disney, shows Johnny Depp as Tonto (left) and Armie Hammer as The Lone Ranger, in a scene from “The Lone Ranger.” tain exactly how to position Depp’s Tonto in the movie, to say nothing of Armie Hammer’s wayward Lone Ranger. The film begins with an elderly, leathery Tonto (also Depp, nearly unrecognizable) at a 1933 San Francisco fair where, under a sign labeled “noble savage,” the old Native American regales a young, masked Lone Ranger fan (Mason Cook) about his adventures with John Reid (Hammer). Previously the sidekick, Tonto plays the starring role in the story,
narrating a tall tale of his coming together with Reid, a district attorney who arrives in the frontier town of Colby, Texas, with high ideals of justice and a copy of John Locke’s “Treatise on Government” under his arm. The lawman is made a Texas Ranger when the criminal Butch Cavendish (William Fichtner, ashen and sinister) escapes. The pursuit takes on urgency when Cavendish massacres the rest of the Rangers (including Reid’s brother, played by James Badge Dale), leaving Reid
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and Tonto to navigate a familiar mid-19th century Old West – the coming railroad, mining development and Indian warfare – with familiar types like the intrepid tycoon Latham Cole (Tom Wilkinson) and a one-legged madam (Helena Bonham Carter). Stepping into Clayton Moore’s boots, the tall, baritone Hammer never looks at ease. While he exudes the Lone Ranger’s earnest wholesomeness, he’s understandably an uncertain straight man alongside Depp’s slapstick. Having to wear a
white Stetson and mask in his first starring role feels like yet another humiliation for the Winklevoss twins Hammer memorably played in “The Social Network.” The most laudable aspect of “The Lone Ranger” is that it attempts to dispel and mock Hollywood’s past Native American ills. Depp, who has claimed he has some Cherokee ancestry, delights in upending false images of Indian mysticism, all the while tossing bird seed to the dead crow on his head. But “The Lone Ranger,” which was made with much of the “Pirates” team including screenwriters Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, along with “Revolutionary Road” adapter Justin Haythe, can only be filed alongside “Cowboys and Aliens” and “Wild, Wild West” as ornate films that are so nervous about the modern appeal of the Western that they ruin it by impulsively overstuffing it. The Coen brothers’ “True Grit” and the 2007 remake of “3:10 to Yuma” better understood the genre’s inherent terseness. When Verbinski was last directing and Depp was a cartoon lizard, they crafted a far better Western in “Rango.”
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This painting, titled “Highway Landscape,” is one of two paintings by local artist Jay Paul Bell included in the 56th Beloit & Vicinity Exhibition.
Local artist awarded at Beloit College show During the opening reception of Beloit College’s 56th Beloit and Vicinity Exhibition on June 15, DeKalb artist Jay Paul Bell was presented with the Jurors’ Award for his Midwestern landscape paintings. As recipient of the competition’s top award, Bell will have a solo exhibition of his paintings in the South Gallery of Beloit College’s Wright Museum of Art during the Beloit & Vicinity Exhibition in 2014. The annual Beloit & Vicinity competition is open to all artists residing in Wisconsin and neighboring states. Jurors for the 56th competition were Carrie Brietbach, curator of art at the Rockford Art Museum and Michael Flanagan, director of Crossman Gallery at the University of
Wisconsin-Whitewater. From all entries submitted, 34 works created by 28 artists were selected for the exhibition. The 2013 Beloit & Vicinity runs through July 21. The Wright Museum is located on the Beloit College campus at the corner of Prospect and Bushnell streets and is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Bell and his paintings are featured in the current “Your Resource for Living” quarterly magazine, a publication of Resource Bank. He is represented by American Art Resources in Houston, Texas; Broden Fine Art in Madison, Wis.; and James Krom Gallery in Rochester, Minn. Locally, examples of his paintings can be viewed at Redeemed Office Furniture at 1600 E. Lincoln Highway.
Soprano, saxophone to solo at next week’s band concert Soprano Terri Crain Goodman will be the guest performer at next week’s DeKalb Municipal Band concert at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Hopkins Park. Goodman, a native of Sycamore, received her bachelor’s degree in music and music education from Northern Illinois University. She has taught music in the Mount Morris, Oregon Terri Crain and Sycamore school districts Goodman and has given private voice instruction. She also is an accomplished pianist. Goodman is active in Roger theater, havAckert ing directed and starred in a number of plays and musicals. She also was an instructor at a musical theater camp. Her most recent appearance on stage was in Stage Coach Players’ productions of “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “Forbidden Broadway.” She plans to sing “It’s a Grand Night for Singing,” “Til There Was You,” and “The Trolley Song” at Tuesday’s concert. Alto saxophonist Roger Ackert also will be featured in Tuesday’s concert. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from the Oberlin Conservatory, a master’s degree in performance and composition from Northern Illinois University and a music degree from the U.S. Navy School of Music. He is skilled at playing instruments in the woodwinds family, with an emphasis on clarinet and saxophone. He has played in the Eddie Peabody USO show, the Johnny Kay Orchestra, the Shannanigans Show Band, Shannanigans II and the Glen Gould Orchestra Premiere. He also has performed in the backup bands for such performers as Bob Hope, George Burns and Dionne Warwick. He has played in the Kishwaukee and Lake Forest symphonies, the Nordic Philharmonic, The Broadway Orchestra and the Mostly Mozart Festival. He first performed with the DeKalb Municipal Band in 1963. Ackert will solo with “Poincianna” and “Summertime.” Other music on the night’s program includes “Bombasto,” “The Barber
of Seville,” “The Thunder,” “Fairest of the Fair” and the “Raiders March” from the 1981 film “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” The Hopkins Park band
shell is located behind the swimming pool at 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb. Bench seating is available or bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on the grass.
The July exhibit at the DeKalb Area Women’s Center contains a wide variety of crocheting by Debi Frankovich who lives in Sycamore with her husband and two children. Their oldest son and his wife live in DeKalb. The whole family moved here 10 years ago. Now very involved in the community and church, Frankovich volunteers with Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois in many capacities and serves as president of the Kishwaukee Community Hospital Auxiliary Board. Frankovich started crocheting when she was 9 years old. Her grandmother, who was partially blind, taught her. “Grandma taught me the pineapple stitch using thread,” she said in a news release. “She crocheted mainly by feel ... At the time I could not grasp how she did that but now, 40-plus years later, I totally understand.” She has crocheted more than 40 years creating sweaters, blankets, hats and other items for herself and others. She takes her crocheting with her everywhere, sometimes working 4 to 6 hours a day. Frankovich has a “prayer shawl” group that meets at her house. This group of women from Evangelical Free Church of DeKalb/Sycamore makes shawls and scarves that are given to people from all walks of life. “We even have shawls in Africa that we have made,” she said in the release. After losing her job last year in the health care industry, she applied for a job at Michaels craft stores as
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The crochet work of Debi Frankovich can be seen this month at the DeKalb Area Women’s Center. a crochet instructor. When she applied, she learned that she needed to be certified by the Craft Yarn Council. So she took approximately six months to complete a portfolio to send to New York where it was critiqued. She was certified as a Master Crochet Instructor in January. “My crocheting has been my hobby! I never thought it would be my career,” she said in the release. Frankovich now teaches classes at Michaels in North Aurora and at the Cortland Public Library giving private lessons to individuals and
groups of all ages. She also shows her work at craft shows and crochets custom orders. Her future goals are to teach at the DeKalb Michaels and to host crochet support groups for cancer patients. Her work will be exhibited at the DAWC Galleries, 1021 State St., DeKalb, through July 26. The DAWC is open from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays and by appointment. A public reception will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. July 11. For more information, call 815-758-1351 or email dawc@ niu.edu.
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Mother-in-law’s nightly calls unwelcome Dear Abby: My wife and I have been married 14 years. During that time her mother has called every single day. Initially, I was OK with it because we were living in Florida and she was in Iowa. However, since we moved back to Iowa to be near her (we live three miles apart), she continues to call nightly. Sometimes she’ll call during dinner or during our “couple’s time” after the kids are asleep. I have expressed my dissatisfaction with this, particularly because my wife and MIL see each other and talk throughout the day. Am I out of line to ask for family/couple time during which no outside calls come in, or am I being unreasonable? This is a touchy subject, and I don’t know how to
DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips resolve it to everyone’s satisfaction. – Bothered in The Hawkeye State Dear Bothered: With whom is this a touchy subject? Your wife? Her mother? The two of them? Considering that your mother-in-law lives close by and that she and your wife talk during the day, they appear to be excessively dependent upon each other. As a partner in your marriage, you have the right to a quiet family dinner and private time with your spouse. If your wife can’t bring herself to get that message across
to her mother, then YOU should set a time after which “Mama” should refrain from calling unless it’s an emergency. Dear Abby: After years of traveling overseas, I have finally found a wonderful way of getting rid of unwanted foreign coins the banks won’t exchange. Please let your readers know they can put their leftover coins to good use by mailing them to UNICEF’S Change for Good program. – Pat in Colorado Dear Pat: I’m glad you wrote because so many people travel outside the country during the summer months. Readers, when travelers return from an international vacation, many are shocked to find that banks change only foreign paper currency
back into U.S. money, so they are left with pockets full of coins that can’t be spent. UNICEF’S Change for Good program (which is supported by some airlines) collects donated coins and uses the money to support disaster relief programs worldwide, as well as programs benefiting children in areas that include education, water and sanitation, HIV/AIDS and child protection. Those interested in participating in this worthwhile effort should send their coins to: U.S. Fund for UNICEF, ATTN: Change for Good Program, 125 Maiden Lane, New York, N.Y. 10038. Dear Abby: My husband and I disagree about privacy. He believes he should have the password to my email and
Facebook accounts. I have nothing to hide, but I think I’m entitled to my privacy. Can you settle this for us? – Private in Battle Creek Dear Private: Probably not. Everyone is entitled to privacy, and being private doesn’t necessarily mean you have something to hide. Your husband may want to look at your postings because he doesn’t completely trust you. Or he may have no interests of his own. No third party can settle this tug-of-war with so little information about what else may be going on in your relationship. To My Readers: Happy Fourth of July, everyone!
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Research mice may lead to healthier hearts Dear Dr. K: My husband has congestive heart failure. The doctor says it is caused by his age, and that there is no treatment. I read about a new discovery that age-related heart failure can be reversed in mice. Could that help my husband? Dear Reader: There are different kinds of congestive heart failure, and there are effective treatments for many. Your husband may have a common kind called age-related diastolic dysfunction. There is no specific treatment that prevents or reverses this condition. But you are right that a remarkable treatment was recently reported for a similar condition in mice. Congestive heart failure
breathing difficulty. Blood also backs up into the rest of ASK DR. K the body, causing fatigue and Anthony L. swelling – particularly of the legs and feet. Komaroff We don’t know what causoccurs when the heart cannot es age-related heart failure in humans, and because of that, pump efficiently enough we don’t know how to preto meet the body’s need for vent or reverse it. A similar blood. In a young, healthy condition occurs in mice, and heart, when blood enters the we may now have figured out main pumping chambers how to treat it. (the ventricles), their walls A group of my colleagues stretch and the chambers exat Harvard Medical School pand to receive all the blood. conducted the research in In age-related diastolic mice that you read about. dysfunction, the heart muscle They were led by Dr. Richard becomes thicker and stiffer. Lee, co-editor-in-chief of the As a result, when blood enters Harvard Heart Letter, and the heart, the heart muscle professor Amy Wagers. can’t stretch enough to accept Dr. Lee and Dr. Wager’s all the blood. The blood backs team joined the blood circuup into the lungs, causing lation of an old mouse to that
of a young mouse. Suddenly, the arteries and veins of the two animals shared the same blood. After four weeks of a shared circulation, the thickened, stiff heart muscle of the old mouse became dramatically less thick and stiff. The experiment was repeated on many pairs of old and young mice, with the same results. This indicated that some substance was present in the blood of the young mice that rejuvenated the heart muscle of the old mice. Most likely, that substance had been in the blood of the old mice when they were younger, but the substance had decreased as the mice aged. The team then identified a substance, called GDF11, which was present at high
levels in the blood of young mice but not old mice. They treated old mice with enough GDF11 to raise their blood levels of GDF11 to the same levels as it was present in young mice. Again, the thickened, stiff heart muscle of the old mice became thinner and more flexible. This discovery in mice may one day lead to effective treatments to prevent or reverse this common type of heart failure in humans. Although it will take many more years of research to determine if this discovery will help us, recent advances in aging research gives me hope that it will.
• Visit www.AskDoctorK. com to read more.
Why don’t they want to be seen together? Dr. Wallace: This letter is for all the girls who are dating guys on the sly. Don’t do it. Last year I started dating Lance, but he didn’t want anyone to know that we were going out. Because of that, we could never be seen in public. Instead of going to movies and nice restaurants, we wound up watching videos at his grandmother’s house and eating at drive-thru, fast-food joints. The reason he gave for our “secret” romance was that he was a football player and all the guys on the team would tease him if they knew he was dating. We went together for over four months when he decided to call it
’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace off. I guess he got tired of watching videos and eating junk food. As far as I know, he still isn’t going out with anyone (but who can tell?). I’m now dating a guy who treats me like a human being. He is proud to show me off in public, and I’ve already had dinner in a few of our nicer restaurants. Girls, if a guy wants you to be his “big secret,” don’t go along with it, whatever the reason. Getting dumped by Lance and being found by Chad has
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TODAY – You are likely to be extremely fortunate in the year ahead when working with groups, clubs or large organizations. Social and material opportunities will be abundant in such areas. CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Your inclination might be to get others to help champion your chosen position. However, you’re likely to have much better results if you leave everybody out. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Don’t think that material things will provide the gratification you’re seeking. Friendship and the company of loved ones will provide the warmth and harmony you crave. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – When it comes to a financial matter, your mate’s thinking might not be as astute as yours. Handle your differences diplomatically, but let good sense prevail. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – If there is some kind of special work you need performed, check with friends who have had experience with this type of situation. Don’t hesitate to ask for references. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – If you have to make some changes that could affect others, be sure to alert everyone involved. Springing a surprise on others might invite outrage. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – A close friend or family member might make a promise to you that he or she couldn’t possibly keep. Don’t make an issue of it, just be ready to forgive and forget. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Don’t fritter away your energy and/or time on things that won’t contribute to your status or well-being. You’re in an expansive cycle where many opportunities exist. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Overall conditions look to be quite favorable, with the exception of any situation that involves speculation. Be careful when operating in chancy waters. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – You should know better than most that disappointment is likely if your expectations are not within rational bounds. Be reasonable and logical when making an assessment. ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Even though you’re on the right track, you should allow plenty of time for your plans to mature. Don’t get ahead of yourself. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – As you’re still in a lucky cycle where your finances and commercial affairs are concerned, be alert for a new opportunity. Things will continue to go well. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Success is likely for you, provided you don’t impulsively switch objectives. You need to stick with your current endeavors, even if things are going somewhat slow.
changed my life from darkness to sunshine. – Felicia, San Antonio, Texas. Felicia: It’s not only the guys who hide the fact that they are dating. Please read the following letter from Jordan: Dr. Wallace: I’m 18 and recently graduated from high school and was lucky to get a job at a supermarket. One of the girls who works there became interested in me and I returned the favor. The only problem is that she doesn’t want me to tell anyone that we are going out, and she said that all of our dates have got to be in other nearby towns. She doesn’t want anyone in Geneva to know that
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she’s dating. I asked her if she was going with someone else and she said no. I asked her if she was embarrassed to be seen with me and she said no. I don’t get it. I’m not a bad-looking guy and have been on many dates, and she’s a rather attractive young lady. I’m going to go out with her, but I wonder if you have ever had another person write to you with a similar problem. – Jordan, Geneva, Ill. Jordan: Please read the previous letter from Felicia – and learn from it. When people don’t want to be seen together, there usually is some unusual reason why. Dr. Wallace: My parents are
happily married, but they do get into heated arguments, often over very small things. And they both want me to choose sides. When I do, the other parent gets mad at me. I’m in a no-win situation. Help! – In the Middle, Bloomington, Ill. In The Middle: Next time you notice an argument brewing, leave the area. Go to your room, outside or anywhere your parents can’t use you as a playing piece in their game. Never choose sides. As you have found out, you just can’t win if you do.
• Email Dr. Robert Wallace at rwallace@galesburg.net.
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Finessing can be done in reverse That well-known humorist A.N. Onymous said, “Too many people confine their exercise to jumping to conclusions, running up bills, stretching the truth, bending over backward, lying down on the job, sidestepping responsibility and pushing their luck.” One of those words is relevant to this Independence Day deal. West leads the diamond king against four hearts. How should South plan the play? After West opened one notrump, showing 15-17 points, South and North pushed into game. South faces a potential loser in each suit. But since only 15 high-card points are missing, he knows that West has them all. South wins the first trick and plays a heart to his ace. If both opponents follow suit, another heart lead would endplay West. He could cash the diamond queen, but then would have to sacrifice a trick whatever he did. Here, though, West takes the second heart, cashes the diamond queen, and exits safely with his last trump, East discarding diamonds. South wins in his hand and plays a club to dummy’s king. West takes the next club and leads his last club. How can South avoid a spade loser? West is known to have the queen. But he will not have a doubleton – why not? Because if East had five spades, he would have run from one no-trump into two spades. South must try a backward finesse. He ruffs the third club and leads his spade jack, running it if West does not cover. Or, if West does cover, declarer wins with dummy’s king, then plays a spade to his eight, hoping that East has the 10.
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Genoa Public Library to host portrayal of a Titanic survivor
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Kari Frantzen plays Snoopy and Jayden Franzten plays Woodstock in Indian Valley Theatre’s production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.”
Charlie Brown musical coming to opera house Indian Valley Theatre will stage “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” a fast-paced, lighthearted musical is guaranteed to please audiences of all ages. In an average day in the life of Charlie Brown everyone says, “you’re a good man, Charlie Brown” but he cannot fathom why he is so special when he can’t fly a kite, punt a football, or win a game of checkers. Through his own experiences and the antics of Schroeder, Linus, Lucy, Peppermint Patty and his dog Snoopy, Charlie learns that being good ol’ Charlie Brown is not so bad after all. The cast includes Dan Rosier as Charlie Brown, Brian Pross as Linus, Zoe Michaels as Lucy, Grant Vanlanduyt
Stewardess Violet Jessop survived the sinking of the Titanic, and then, several years later, the sinking of the Britannic – the Titanic’s nearly identical sister ship. More than a century later, Genoa Public Library welcomes Leslie Goddard as she portrays Ms. Jessop’s remarkable life. The free program takes place at 6:30 p.m. July 11. To accommodate the largest possible audience, the program will be held at the Resource Bank Community Room, Route 23 in Genoa. Throughout the performance, Goddard remains in character as Violet Jessop. Clever and articulate, she tells unforgettable stories of the tragedies from the compelling viewpoint of a crew member. The audience also will get a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse of the
most glamorous luxury liner of the day. Ms. Goddard holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University in American studies. She is a full-time historical presenter, former museum director, educator and author of two books on Chicago history. Her first-person portrayals include Abigail Adams, Clara Barton, Jacqueline Kennedy and many others. Genoa Public Library welcomes Goddard as part of its “Have Book Will Travel” summer reading theme. Events are open to the entire community, including another program at Resource Bank the following week titled “Route 66 On One Tank of Gas,” which will be held at 6:30 p.m. July 18. Visit the library’s Facebook page for event updates or call 815-784-2627.
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as Schroeder, Kari Frantzen as Snoopy, Jayden Frantzen as Woodstock, Alicia Rosier as Peppermint Patty, Max Rosier as Pigpen, Micah Hett as Shermy and Veronica Hankins as the cute little redhaired girl. It is directed by Matt Johnson and the musical director is Deb Matthews. Performances will be at 7 p.m. July 19 and 20 and 2 p.m. July 21 at the Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich. Every performance will be followed by an autograph session with the cast – bring your camera and get a picture with Snoopy and Woodstock or any of your favorite cast members. Tickets cost $10 for all ages and are on sale at www.indianvalleytheatre.com.
Grandpa Ukulele will give an interactive musical presentation at the Sycamore History Museum on Wednesday as part of the museum’s summer concert series. Grandpa Ukulele – otherwise known as Steve Keefe – performs a solo show of folk music and family singalongs. Keefe loves music. He learned how to play the ukulele at the Old Town School of Music in Chicago. During his time there, he also was part of a jug band that was featured in The Chicago Root and Folk Festival, at Navy Pier and at a number of local festivals. This event is designed to engage the audience. Pack a picnic dinner or dessert, but be ready to jump up and join in the performance by play-
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Dell A940, works great with manuals, $40. 815-758-5523
Printer/copier/scanner
Printer/Scanner/Fax
220 W. Hillcrest Dr.
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LAWN MOWER - TORO 22”, self propelled, electric start. Mulcher, $275. 630-232-1982 Will donate Smartshed Deluxe to an appropriate non profit or accept best offer 331-425-2666 Weed Eater: Stihl Model FS76, Old but runs good. $50 815-508-3553
CLEATS – Nike - Boys Size 5.5, $5, DeKalb 815-739-1953 Golf Club Set – Complete, includes bag. Used very little. $65 Call 815-756-5465 Pontoon Boat – Inflatable, 9' 1 Passenger, Great for shallow water fishing. Like New. $250 815-827-3692 days SHOES – Adidas - Boys/Mens Everyday Shoes, Size 7.5, $5 DeKalb. 815-739-1953
Beanie Babies Collection 80 pcs. lg & sm. All tagged. Princess Diana (boxed), plus others. 4 covered containers. $45.00. Sandwich area 815-786-3283/ 309-238-4265 Little Tikes – Durable, Green 3Seater Alligator Teeter Totter/Rocker, 1-3 Children Can Ride At One Time, $30. 815-739-1953, DeKalb. POWER WHEELS Ford Raptor $150 firm 815-991-5721 evenings Thomas The Train Take And Play Play Sets Lot Of 5 Including Misty Island Mining Trackmaster, Thomas Roundhouse Turntable Station, Sodor Rescue Station, Sodor Airport & Other With Some Accessories & Lots Of Various Shapes & Sizes Interlocking Train Track That Works & Is Compatible With All Play Sets, All Genuine Thomas The Train, (No Trains Included), $55, DeKalb, 815-739-1953.
Conduit Bender 1/2", Sycamore, 815-895-5373
$20.
DRILL - Milwaukee 4' Right Angle Drill, $190. Sycamore. 815-895-5373 Industrial Heavy Duty Bench Vise, Call for email picture, $150. Call 630-273-2605 Milwaukee Sawzall, Like New, Metal Case & Extra Blades $50 815-508-3553 Scaffolding: 2 6Ft Sections, 650lb Capacity, Call for email picture, $125.00 630-273-2605 4' - 6', type 111-200, LB rating. Good condition, $15 each 815-991-5149 Tool Box & Rolling Cart Craftsman, 6 Drawer. $50 815-508-3553 WET DRY VAC - 16 Gallon Craftsman Wet Dry Vac With Attachments, $45. Sycamore, 815-895-5373. WIRE RACK - Ideal 25 Spool Heavy Duty Wire Rack $160. Sycamore, 815-895-5373
1997 Seibring Convertible 52K miles, runs great! Must see! Good tires. $3800/obo. 815-825-2910 2000 Ford Taurus, 178,000 miles, runs good, good tires, clean. $2000 obo 815-901-6275. 2000 Nissan Altima GLE 215K miles, fully loaded, good condition/well maintained $2800/OBO 815-517-0430
2005 Corolla LE 1 owner, well maintained, new Bridgestone tires, no rust, 160K mi, $6000/firm. 815-751-0164
EXCERSIZE MAT – 4'x8'. Very Good Condition, & Storage Rack. $20. 815-756-8182
Malibu Pilates Pro Chair
Sells for $540, selling for $400. 815-739-8065 Treadmill: Weslo Sport 350 Treadmill, Call for email picture $40.00 630-273-2605 Weight bench w/over 250 lbs. in weights $50. 815-756-4072
Chest-of-Drawers 5 Drawers, Dark Wood $20 815-991-5721 evenings Breaking News available 24/7 at Daily-Chronicle.com
FABRIC CART - Large Orange Heavy Duty Fabric Cart On Wheels With Long Pull Handle, Great For Transporting Items, Laundry Or Storage, New, $15, Sycamore. 815-895-5373
LADDER Take a Step Up – Keller, Class (2) 225 Rating, 24' Extension. New $186 - Asking $125 815-899-0296
Ping-Pong Table, $40
Treadmill $120. Formal dining room table and hutch, $100. Oak entertainment center, $100. Glass table & chairs, $100. Futon, $40. 2 couches @ $100 and $200. 209-401-0398 Step Ladder – Aluminum, 10' $35 815-508-3553
ORGAN - Wurlitzer organ, 2 keyboards, bench, many buttons. $100. 815-758-4602
1994 Chevrolet Blazer
2002 Chevy Blazer. 2 Door, 4WD, ZR2 Pkg, Sunroof, Red w/black interior. Excellent condition. Runs great. $4950. 815-784-8448
2003 Dodge Durango SLT $6700 OBO. Leather, self start, 125,000 miles Call 815-751-5199 leave name and number all calls returned.
1994 Ford Ranger. 5 spd manual. 4 cyl. Solid body. 115K mi. $2650 815-756-3559
LeBra custom front cover for C5 (1997-2004) Corvette. Black. $50 Call 815-756-5465
TRUCK TIRES off Chevy S-10. 3 Uniroyal, 1 BF Goodrich. Good tread still. $50 for all 4. Call 815-748-4911 or e-mail TeamDAGR@gmail.com
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Humidifier: Bemis Waterwick, 1 yr old, 5 gal. $30 815-508-3553
We've got them.
POOL
18' x 4' inflatable, good condition. $65 815-766-1052
CLEATS - Boys Mens Adidas Cleats Shoes Size 6, $5, DeKalb 815-739-1953 CLEATS – Diadora - Boys, Mens Size 8, $5, DeKalb, 815-739-1953
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Newly remodeled, near NIU. Parking/heat/water incl, W/D, C/A. 815-238-0118 DeKalb - Spacious 1BR with Study, Stove, fridge, A/C, Garage. Quiet lifestyle. 815-758-0079 DeKalb 803 Pleasant Large 3BR. Private bsmnt, entrance, parking. Completely remodeled. $775/mo+utils. 815-758-1112 DEKALB : STUDIO- Quiet, roomy, ideal for grad. student; $450/mo., includes basic cable, water, garbage; 151 W. Lincoln Hwy; Sec. Dep. No pets or smoking. Avail August 1st. 815-787-3519 or 815-739-1711 DEKALB Clean 2 BR, lower.Direct TV, internet, incl. No pets/smoking. $680/mo. 1st., last, security reqd. 815-791-3721
DeKalb Quiet Studio 1, 2 & 3BR Lease, deposit, ref, no pets. 815-739-5589 ~ 815-758-6439
DeKalb Spacious Lower 2BR In quiet neighborhood, nice yard, laundry, garage avail, util not incl. $750, avail 8/1. 815-751-2937
DeKalb Studio & 1 Bedroom
Available June 1st or sooner. Clean, quiet residential building. $425-$550/mo. 815-758-6580
DEKALB ~ 2 BEDROOM
Available now, variety of locations. Appliances, clean and quiet. 815-758-6580
DeKalb ~ Pardridge Place Modern 2BR, LR, A/C, D/W, lndry.
Near I-88, $670 + 1st, last sec. Available Aug 1st. 815-751-3806
MUST SELL
DeKalb. Near NIU. 3BR. Garage. Deck & beautiful fenced yard. A/C. W/D. All utils incl. Hardwood flrs. $1275/mo plus first/ last /sec. $500. Available August 1st 630-205-0629
WILL BEAT ANY QUOTE GIVEN!! $400 - $2000 “don't wait.... call 2day”!! * 815-575-5153 *
DeKalb - Large Quiet 2BR
SYCAMORE - 2427 HICKORY LN, 1991 Liberty 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home with 1 car garage and carport! Large deck, all appliances included. DeKalb schools, Edgebrook park approval needed. SIGNATURE REAL ESTATE 815-754-5050
CAR, TRUCK, SUV,
MOST CASH
2 Apts. and Antique Store with Inventory. Genoa, IL $89,900 847-836-1164
For Junk Cars, Trucks and Vans No Title, No Problem. Same Day Pick-Up. 630-817-3577
DeKalb ~ Quiet 2BR, 1BA
Near downtown, parking, laundry. NO pets/smoking, agent owned. 815-756-2359 - 815-758-6712 DeKalb, Nice 1BR apt. located in quiet res. neighborhood. Laundry in bldg. Pets ok. Avail 8/1. $525/mo. Keith: 312-286-4278
FOR RENT IN DEKALB 3 BR, 1 BA, half duplex close to downtown with off street parking. $750/month plus security, electric & water. (815)761-8311 Hinckley. Clean and Ready. 2 bedroom, $650 plus deposit. Andrea 630-251-0172. Hablo Espanol
Rochelle 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A MUST SEE! 700 Sq. Ft. Eat in kitchen incl deck. $450/mo + utilities. Bill @ 815-501-0913
Class A or Class C Motorhome. Need badly, will accept fixer-upper, will pay cash. 847-704-0181
$4500 OBO. Full size 4x4 55,000 miles on engine and transmission, new tires, runs good. 815-761-6940 8-2pm after 4 call 815-751-5199 leave name and number all calls returned.
AC - 240 Volt A C In Wall, $140. Sycamore, 815-895-5373
CANOE - Sears Fiberglass 16' and 2 seat Canoe in good condition. 2 seats pads and 4 oars included. Asking $350. Must pick up in Huntley. Call 847-970-2559
Will beat anyone's price by $300.
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Aluminum, 30', used, $300/ea. 773-882-5905 HELMET - Child Bike Helmet w/ Blue Strap, White In Color and Has A Picture Of A Kangaroo On Front & Says Kangaroo, $5 Dekalb - 815-739-1953
1990 & Newer
2006 Dutchman/Four Winds 26B Express Lite Travel Trailer. TURNKEY, READY TO CAMP. JUST ADD TOW VEHICLE! Great condition and lots of extras: heavy duty hitch, leveling planks, Road-Trip Grill and more! Call Sue: 630-220-0709
B'B Q GRILL
BASKET - Picnic Style Wooden Basket (New) With Handle & Pie-Cake Wood Tray Insert, $15, Sycamore. 815-895-5373 Ceiling Fan 52” w/Deluxe Light Kit. New in Box. $30 815-508-3553
I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs
qui pay any and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-30913. I542744 (Published in the Daily Chronicle June 20, 27, July 4, 2013.)
2006 Chevy Aveo LS, Auto, air cond, silver, 91,000 mi, recent timing belt, new tires. $4300 815-757-2750
ARTIST'S EASEL: Wooden frame, 3 legged, $22.50. 815-756-8182
BAG - New Fiskars Blue Canvas Zippered Bag w/Handle & Inside Compartments For Individual Storage, Great For Crafting, Scrapbooking Or Other, $15, Sycamore. 815-895-5373
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Will BUY UR USED
Bench Grinder: Mastercraft, Heavy Duty, 3/4hp, 6” wheels $30 815-508-3553
Aussie, 6 burner with cover, works great! $250/obo 630-417-8600
Canon Pixma MP160, works fine- has manuals and disc. $25.00 sandwich 818-786-3283/ 309-238-4265
DeKalb Home Daycare
WINE ENTERTAINMENT SET - Napa, 7 Piece, New, Hand Painted, Includes 4-12oz. Goblets, 9" Cheese Dome 2-pc. Set & Decanter, $20, Sycamore, 815-895-5373.
STEP LADDERS (4) WOOD
Milk Crates - Old Wood
Tools, comic books, fish/reptile tanks, crocks, primitives, pedal cars, gumball machines, misc furniture, pedistal sink (new), cast iron sink, carpet shampooer, mini fridge, bed frames, rocks, books, picture frames, clothes, much misc, wagon wheel table.
SAT, JULY 6 8AM - 4PM
Porch Lights, 3 Matching Antique Bronze Color with Glass Globe $20.00/For All 630-273-2605
TOOL SHED
Leather Jacket. Black. Men's Small. Zips. Good condition. $75. 815-756-6828 Michael Jordon #23 1986-87 Hardwood Authentic Classic Jersey, X-Large. $50 815-508-3553
Misc Dairies, good condition, only 7 left, $25/ea. 815-991-5149
SAT 7/6 9-3 SUN 7/7 10-2
Hutch/China Cabinet
JULY 4th, 5th, 6th 7:30AM-5PM RAIN OR SHINE
Dryer, Gently used GE Gas DryerWhite. $250. Excellent Condition. 847-528-0093 Dryer. Maytag. Gas. White. Great condition. $299. 630-973-3528 Vacuum Cleaner. Kirby. Upright. All attachments. $75. 815-756-6828
MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR
Double Bed -head/foot board, frame, dark wood (no carving) 4'8”wideX6'6”long $100.00 815-756-1095
ROCHELLE ~ 2 BEDROOM
DEKALB 1 BEDROOM
Available now. Remodeled, clean and quiet, $550/mo. 815-758-6580 ~ 815-901-3346
Available Immediatley! Close to NIU, Free heat & water, quiet lifestyle. Varsity Square Apts. 815-756-9554 www.glencoproperties.com
Autumn Creek Management 2BR, 2BA, W/D, DW in Cortland.AVAILABLE NOW! Call Susan 815-756-1988 or George 847-912-0504
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Clersida Garcia; et. al. DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00591 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/25/2013, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 8/1/13 at the hour of 1:00PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 08-02-326-009 Improved with Condo/Townhouse COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 305 Quinlan Avenue Dekalb, IL 60115 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment
BIG APARTMENTS, LESS MONEY! Rochelle: 15 minutes from DeKalb 1 BR & 2BR Starting at $530 Recently updated! Affordable heat. Walk to shops! (815) 562-6425 www.whiteoakapartments.net Now accepting Visa, M/C, Discover
CRYSTAL LAKE Large, Sunny 2BR,1BA, 1st floor Apt in Duplex Porch overlooks Crystal Lake, may have boat. Newly remodeled. Excellent location, good schools, No pets. $1,495/mo. 630-655-2888 Cell 630-899-8899 De Kalb - 2BR Upper Clean and Quiet living style, off-street parking. No Pets/Smoking. References & Deposit. 815-756-7879
Shabbona 2 Bedroom Duplex 2 bath, full basement, 1 car gar. No pets/smoking. $775/mo + sec. Avail 7/1 815-766-0762
Shabbona Deluxe 2BR
New paint & carpet, garage & appl incl, on-site laundry, no dogs. $585/mo + sec. 815-751-7724
Stone Prairie 2BR, 2BA APT.
DeKalb 2BR's Sept 1 Quiet Lifestyle $685
418 N. 1st St.
815-758-0600
hillcrestplaceaptsdekalb.com
Washer & dryer, central air, fireplace, exercise center. Cat friendly. Private fishing. $765/mo.
Laing Mgmt. 815-758-1100 or 815-895-8600
FOR SALE 5.83 ACRES OF COUNTRY LIVING 12 MIN. FROM TOWN
Marvelous quality home with 5BR, 3.5BA, 3 car garage, full basement. Horses allowed.
CALL NEDRA ERICSON, REALTOR 815-739-9997
CLASSIFIED
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SYCAMORE - 1BR 2 Story plus basement, good for small family, $575+util No Smoking No pets 815-566-7747 Sycamore – 1 BR Apt, New carpet, large deck, W/D available. $575 + utilities. 1st/lst/sec No pets. Available July 1st 815-895-7854 Sycamore: 1711 DeKalb Ave. Large 1 BR. W/D in apt, D/W, C/A, microwave, stove, frig, disposal, balcony doors, security system. $690/mo. 815-756-2637
Sycamore 2BR - Mature Lifestyle Nice, quiet & sunny. Off St parking. No smoking/dogs. On-site laundry. Available 8/1. 815-501-1872 Sycamore nice 2 BR 1 BA No smoking, Lndry in bldg. $625/m+util., 1st, last & sec. Avail 8/1. No Dogs. 815-895-5210
SYCAMORE UPPER 2BR
1 bath, clean and quiet. Off-St parking, no dogs, $625/mo + utilities. 815-793-2664
CORTLAND ~ 3BD, 2BR townhome, 2 car garage, fireplace, appliances incl., close to park, $1100/month + utilities. Call Keri 815-739-4042
Sycamore TH Like New 2BR Great location! 2BA, 2 car garage, skylights, appl, W/D, C/A, $950. No pets. 815-758-0123 Sycamore Townhome Heron Creek. 2BR, 2BA, bsmnt, garage, all appls. $1200/mo. Townsend Management 815-787-7368 Sycamore: 2 BR, 1 BA, C/A, DW, W/D, garage, FP, deck, pool, No pets/smoking. $700/mo + util. 1st, last & sec. 815-751-6363
CORTLAND ~ 2BR DUPLEX Bsmt, appl, W/D hook-up, garage. No pets/smkg, $800/mo + lease, deposit & ref. 815-758-6439 DeKalb: Nicely remodeled vintage home in quiet, historic DeKalb neighborhood. First floor of duplex with 2 bedrooms plus study and 1 bath. $950 per month plus security deposit, No pets or smoking. Call Roger at 815-761-7176.
Crystal Lake 3-4BR 1.5BA Cape Cod House Large wooded lot on Crystal Lake. May have boat. Premier location. Children welcome. No pets. $1,495/mo. 630-655-2888 Cell 630-899-8899
DeKalb 3 Bedroom Stove, fridge, D/W, C/A, garage, fenced yard, available August. 815-758-0079 DeKalb – Nice 3BR Ranch. Tilton Park. $1250/mo+utils. Location! Adolph Miller RE. 815-756-7845 DeKalb-3 BR home with C/A, 2 ½ car garage, nice yard. $850/month plus utilities. 1st month & security 815-757-2064 DeKalb. 4 lrg BR, 2.5 BA. Finished bsmnt. 2 car garage. $1400/mo. 630-750-4893 DEKALB: 3BR, 2BA, util room w/ W/D, C/A, gas stove & refrig, off st. prkng for 2, water & sewer incl., near NIU $950/mo., avail 7/1 630-638-0664
Dekalb: newer 2BR on cul-de-sac, quiet neighborhood, all appl., W/D, walk-in-closets, no pets, $950/mo. 1st/last/sec., 815-739-4442 Genoa- 2 story house washer/dryer/stove/fridge incl. Avail July 1st. $950/month + deposit 815-784-5108 HAMPSHIRE: 2BR Home, 1BA, New flooring, large deck, firepit, double lot, oversized 2 car garage. Rent w/ option to buy. $1200/mo. First, last & security required. 815-757-5079.
KINGSTON: Lg. 3 BD, 2 BA House w/ Garage for rent. $1200/month. Call 815-739-4899 Lake Holiday Waterfront 3BR
W/D hook-up, fireplace, pets OK, 1 car garage. $1250/mo. 773-510-3643 ~ 815-509-7975
SYCAMORE ~ 4BR, 2BA Near schools, new flrs, fresh paint, bsmt & garage, no dogs/smoking. $1100/mo + util. 630-450-5372 Sycamore. Woodgate. 3BR, 1BA. Like new. Attchd 2 car garage. No smoking/pets. Avail 7/12. $1200/mo+utils. 1St, last, sec. 815-739-5250 WATERMAN: 2400sq/ft 4BR 2.5 BA newer house, 2 car garage, basement, storage big backyrd. $1590 Minutes from DeKalb. 847-338-5588
- DeKalb Furnished Room Student or employed male. $350 incl utilities, need references 815-758-7994 SYCAMORE ROOM Available immediately. Utilities included. $75/Wk. 630-426-9806
Call Us!!! We have some Great Deals!!! Adolph Miller RE 815-756-7845
SYCAMORE – Commercial property for rent: built to suit. Please contact Jim at 708-269-2357 or email JoannaLaris@hotmail.com Sycamore Downtown Storefront 2000 Sq. Ft. Restaurant or General Retail. Available 7/1. Ask for Rod 815-501-4902 Having a Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation or Event Coming Up? Share It With Everyone by Placing a HAPPY AD!
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Clersida Garcia; et. al. DEFENDANTS 12 CH 00591 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/25/2013, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on 8/1/13 at the hour of 1:00PM at Public Safety Building, 150 North Main Sycamore, IL 60178, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DeKalb and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 149 IN BRIDGES OF RIVERMIST UNIT 3, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 17, 2004, IN PLAT CABINET "9", AT SLIDE 111-A, AS DOCUMENT NO. 2004012215, SITUATED IN DEKALB COUNTY AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 08-02-326-009 Improved with Condo/Townhouse COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 305 Quinlan Avenue Dekalb, IL 60115 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-30913. I542744 (Published in the Daily Chronicle June 20, 27, July 4, 2013.)
PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2009-00357 TO: LAUREN WOODS INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE MIDWEST REGIONAL COUNSEL UNITED STATES ATTORNEY NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE CIVIL TRIAL SECTION, TAX DIVISION ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LIEN UNIT ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL SPOUSE'S OCCUPANTS TENANTS County Clerk of DeKalb County: Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of DeKalb County, Illinois as Case # 13 TX 41. Property located at 116-118120 N. THIRD ST. DEKALB, IL. Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 08-23-160-005 Said property was sold on October 25, 2010 for delinquent taxes for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on October 25, 2013. On February 10, 2014 at 9:00 AM the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed. Douglas J. Johnson, Petitioner (Published in the Daily Chronicle, July 3, 4 & 5, 2013.)
PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2009-00819
Daily Chronicle Classified 877-264-2527
TO: JOHN MARSHNER DENNIS JOHNSON
Daily Chronicle / daily-chronicle.com
AT YOUR YOUR SERVICE
NORA JOHNSON CITY OF SANDWICH ALLSTEEL CREDIT UNION SPOUSE'S OCCUPANTS TENANTS County Clerk of DeKalb County: Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of DeKalb County, Illinois as Case # 13 TX 46. Property located at W 1/2 OF LOT 15 & ALL LOT 16 HENDEES ADD. SANDWICH, IL. Legal Description or Permanent Index No. 19-26-434-001 Said property was sold on October 25, 2010 for delinquent taxes for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on October 25, 2013. On February 10, 2014 at 9:00 AM the petitioner will make application to such court in said county for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed. Douglas J. Johnson, Petitioner
(Published in the Daily Chronicle, July 3, 4 & 5, 2013.)
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Me Teens can experience a mock refugee camp By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com
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ENOA – For one night teenagers will get to experience something that affects more than 20 million people around the world: displacement. Millions of people lose their homes or flee their countries because of persecution, bloody conflicts or natural disasters. Churches in Genoa, Kingston and Kirkland have teamed up to give teenagers a taste of what it’s like to be those people. On Aug. 11, a mock refugee camp will be held in the parking lot of 312 Eureka St. in Genoa. The teenagers who attend can expect a fun and meaningful night, said Mollie Hughes, event coordinator for Displace Me. “We live in a little fishbowl but other people don’t live like we do,” Hughes said.
If you go What: Displace Me, a mock refugee camp. When: 6 p.m. Aug. 11; deadline to apply is July 21. Where: 312 Eureka St., Genoa. Who: All teenagers from middle school and high school are invited. Cost: Participants can make a $10 donation that will go to Church World Services and Refugee One. Information: Call Kris Aves at 815-751-8743 Some of the items participants will have to bring include a cardboard box, sleeping bags, blankets and flashlights. No food or electronics will be allowed. Crackers or protein packs may be given out, but participants shouldn’t expect to eat pizza or enjoy luxuries they would normally have, Hughes said. The camp is expected to be open from 6 p.m. until 7 a.m. During that time activities will be held to further help participants learn what it is like
to live in desperation and deprivation. Some of the activities will be surprises, but one activity will show what it’s like to escape a country. “It will simulate what it would be like to cross over a border and get out of a country,” Hughes said. The activities are meant to inspire team building and leadership, said Kris Aves, another coordinator of the event. Teenagers will have to hunt for water or make their way around the camp through climbing, she said. “These are things you would not normally encounter,” Aves said. Nurses and adult supervisors will be on staff to ensure safety, Aves said. She said she also hopes one or two real-life refugees will attend to share their experiences. The idea for the program came from a friend whose husband specializes in immigration ministry, Aves said. She had been thinking about the idea for several years until she decided to partner up with Hughes and several others to realize it. She knew she wanted to
get local churches involved and make it specifically for teenagers. “I wanted something that was team-building and leadership oriented,” Aves said. “And something that allows [teenagers] to look outside their backyard.” In many ways, the event was largely planned by teenagers, Hughes said. While the people involved reached out to youth directors from local churches, they in turn reached out to teenagers and got them involved in creating Displace Me. “It’s kind of custom-designed by the teens themselves,” Hughes said. Teenagers became the target audience because the coordinators thought they would understand the experience better than other groups, Hughes said. The U.S. is a country with many advantages and hopefully teenagers will understand why many refugees and displaced people come here, she said. “That is how America was founded,” Hughes said. “... people coming here to make a better life.”
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Page C2 • Friday, July 5, 2013 DEKALB Baptist Campus Ministry 449 Normal Road www.niu.edu/student_orgs/judson 815-756-2131 judson@niu.edu Pastors: Dwight and Rene Gorbold Bethlehem Lutheran (ELCA) 1915 N. First St. BethlehemDeKalb.org 815-758-3203 belcdekalb@comcast.net Pastor: Dan Wynard Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday; 10:30 a.m. coffee and fellowship Highlight of the week: Youth Mudfest 2013 is scheduled for July 27. It is for ages 6th grade and older, created to help students learn about the need for clean water and raise funds for a water filtration system in Tanzania. Cathedral of Praise 1126 S. First St. www.dekalbcop.org 815-758-6557 ericwyzard@dekalbcop.org Pastor: Eric Wyzard Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Bible study Wednesday. Christ Community Church (DeKalb Campus) 1600 E. Lincoln Highway www.ccclife.org 815-787-6161 Worship schedule: 5 p.m. Saturday; 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday Church of Christ, Scientist 220 N. Third St. 815-787-3792 jocelyn.green2@frontier.com Pastors: King James Bible, “Science and Health With Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy The message:“God” Worship schedule: 10 a.m. church and Sunday school services; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday testimony meetings Highlight of the week: The Christian Science Reading Room is open noon to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays. The public is welcome to come in and browse. Community of Christ 1200 S. Malta Road www.chicagomissioncenter.org 815-756-1963 roger@hintzsche.com Pastor: Roger Hintzsche Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Congregation Beth Shalom 820 Russell Road www.bethshalomdekalb.org 815-756-1010 info@bethshalomdekalb.org Rabbi: Maralee Gordon DeKalb Christian 1107 S. First St. www.forministry.com/USILCCACCDCC1 815-758-1833 tomndcc@aol.com Pastor: Tom J. Hughes Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school DeKalb Wesleyan 1115 S. Malta Road www.dekalbwesleyan.com 815-758-0673 Pastor: Dean Pierce Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evangelical Free 150 Bethany Road 815-756-8729 efreesd@comcast.net www.efreesd.com Pastor: Martin Jones, lead pastor; Paul Rogers, worship pastor; Gary Lisle, youth pastor; Terry Gin, children’s ministry director Worship schedule: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school First Baptist 349 S. Third St. www.fbcdekalb.org 815-758-3973 churchinfo@fbcdekalb.org Pastor: Bob Edwards The message: “A Transforming Moment,” with reading from Mark 1:40-45 Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday; 10:35 a.m. Sunday school Highlight of the week: The first part of sermon series “Moments with the Master,” will be presented Sunday. First Church of the Nazarene 1051 S. Fourth St. 815-758-1588 secretary@dekalbnaz.com Pastor: Todd Holden Worship schedule: 10:40 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school First Congregational 615 N. First St. www.uccdekalb.org 815-758-0691 congdek1@gmail.com Pastors: Joe Gastiger, Judy Harris The message: “The Lessons of Naaman” Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday First Lutheran (ELCA) 324 N. Third St. www.firstlutherandekalb.org 815-758-0643 office@firstlutherandekalb.org Pastor: Janet Hunt
Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday with Communion; summer Sunday school 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Highlight of the week: God’s blessing will be asked on on travelers. The Congregation Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Prelude, the Women’s Bible Study will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday. All are invited. First United Methodist 321 Oak St. www.firstumc.net 815-756-6301 office@firstumc.net Pastors: Senior Pastor Jonathan Hutchison, Associate Pastor Brian Gilbert The message: “Doing What Is Right,” with reading from Galatians 6:1-16 Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday traditional service; 11 a.m. Sunday contemporary SHINE service; 10:30 a.m. adult Sunday school; 8:45 a.m. Thursday Communion service Highlight of the week: Aluminum cans will be collected before services Sunday. The proceeds from recycling the cans will benefit the Summer Lunch and More Program which feeds the families of children who receive free or reduced lunches during the school year. Foursquare Church 210 Grove St. 815-756-9521 Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Glad Tidings Assembly of God 2325 N. First St. 815-758-4919 Pastor: W. Michael Massey Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Highlight of the week: All ages family night is 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays Grace Free Lutheran 1121 S. First St. www.gracefreelutherandekalb.org 815-758-2531 Pastor: Michael Hodge Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Harvest Bible Chapel 2215 Bethany Road www.harvestdekalb.org 815-756-9020 Pastor: Jason Draper Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Hillcrest Covenant 1515 N. First St. www.hillcovch.org 815-756-5508 hillcrestcov@comcast.net Pastor: Steve Larson, Associate Pastor Jennifer Zerby Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday; 10:45 a.m. coffee and fellowship Highlight of the week: Come eat and play from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and July 24 at Summer Hang Time. Dinner served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran 511 Russell Road www.immanueldekalb.org 815-756-6669, 815-756-6675 office@godwithusilc.org Pastors: Marty Marks, Ray Krueger Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday combined worship; 10:30 a.m. adult Bible study Highlight of the week: All women of Immanuel are invited to a salad supper at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Bring your favorite salad to share. Drinks, table service and dessert will be provided. Highlights of the LWML convention will be featured. Men’s Ministry will meet at 7:30 a.m. July 13. There will be food, fellowship and Bible study. Kishwaukee Bible Church 355 N. Cross St. (Cornerstone Christian Academy) www.kishwaukeebiblechurch.org 815-754-4566 Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday New Hope Missionary Baptist 1201 Twombly Road www.newhopeofdekalb.org 815-756-7906 newhope@tbc.net Pastors: Leroy A. Mitchell, G. Joseph Mitchell Worship schedule: 7:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Highlight of the week: Wednesday, Bible study is at 6:30 p.m. and Youth Ministry is at 6 p.m. Newman Catholic Student Center 512 Normal Road www.niunewman.org 815-787-7770 Pastor: Matthew McMorrow Worship schedule: 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Sunday; 12:05 p.m. daily St. George Greek Orthodox 320 S. Second St. 815-758-5731 Pastor: John A. Artemas Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday Orthos; 10 a.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school St. Mary Parish 321 Pine St. www.stmarydekalb.org 815-758-5432 Frjames@stmarydekalb.org Pastor: James Parker The message: “The reign of God is proclaimed, peace is given as a gift, and the forces of sin are overcome.”
Worship schedule: 8 a.m., 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. Sunday; 7 a.m. Monday through Friday Highlight of the week: Monthly food drive this weekend. Items needed are cereal, canned soup, pasta, jelly, baby food, disposable diapers and paper products. Checks written to St. Vincent’s Food Pantry can be placed in the collection basket. St. Paul’s Episcopal 900 Normal Road www.stpaulsdekalb.org 815-756-4888 parishoffice@stpaulsdekalb.org Rector: Stacy Walker-Frontjes Worship schedule: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Sunday Seventh-day Adventist 300 E. Taylor St. 815-758-1388 Pastor: Leonardo Oliveira Worship schedule: 11 a.m. Saturday; Sabbath school 9:30 a.m. Highlight of the week: Open Closet hours are 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday The Rock Christian Church 300 E. Taylor St. http://therockchristianchurch.com 815-758-3700 Pastor: Jerry Wright Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sundays. Highlight of the week: For a ride to this growing, Bible-believing, nondenominational church, call 815-758-3700 or 815-748-5611. Trinity Lutheran (LCMC) 303 S. Seventh St. 815-756-7374 www.trinitydekalb.com Pastor: Todd Peterson Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday; contemporary worship on second and fourth Sunday each month Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 158 N. Fourth St. www.uufdekalb.org 815-756-7089 uufdchurchoffice@aol.com Pastor: Linda Slabon The message: “The Free and The Brave” Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Highlight of the week: Evensong Deepening Group are eight-session discussion groups where participants can speak, be heard, listen and learn in a safe and accepting setting. Respond to Lon Clark at nolkralc@yahoo.com or email the office. Indicate your preferred time(s) and day of the week. United Pentecostal Church 1120 S. Seventh St. www.dekalbupc.com 815-901-0699 Pastor: Greg W. Davis and Maurice McDavid, assistant pastor Worship schedule: 10 a.m., 2 p.m. (Spanish) and 6 p.m. Sundays; 6 p.m. Saturday (Spanish) Victory Baptist 1930 Sycamore Road VBC-DeKalb.org 815-756-6212 Victorlane5@frontier.com Pastor: Ngum Eric Mangek Worship schedule: 10:45 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Vida Nueva/New Life 316 N. Sixth St. vndekalb@frontier.com 815-787-7711 Pastor: Rodrigo Azofeifa Worship schedule: 12:30 p.m. Domingo (Sunday) Vineyard Christian Fellowship Haish Gymnasium, 303 S. Ninth St. www.vineyarddekalb.org 815-748-8463 Pastor: Joe Holda Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Westminster Presbyterian 830 N. Annie Glidden Road www.westminsterpres.net 815-756-2905 westminsterpres@gmail.com Pastors: Blake Richter, Karen Kim The message: “The Good Shepherd” Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. Sunday school Highlight of the week: Special music performed by Victoria Young playing the harp.
SYCAMORE Bethel Assembly of God 131 W. Elm St. www.bethelofsycamore.org 815-895-4740 Pastor: William Mills Worship schedule: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Christian Senior Ministries P.O. Box 479 815-895-6784 Deacon: Charles Ridulph Worship schedule: This nondenominational outreach program serves seniors through Bible studies, personal visits and worship services: 3:30 p.m. today at Pine Acres, DeKalb; 3:30 p.m. Mondays at Lincolnshire Place, Sycamore; 5 p.m. Tuesdays at Lincoln Manor, Rochelle; 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Pine Acres, DeKalb; 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Pine Acres Alzheimer Unit, DeKalb; 3 p.m. Wednesdays at Heritage Woods, DeKalb; 9:30
a.m. Thursdays at Grand Victorian, Sycamore; 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at Bethany Health Care, DeKalb; 2 p.m. Thursdays at Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Center, DeKalb; 3 p.m. Thursdays at DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center, DeKalb; 2 p.m. Sunday at Sycamore High Rise Church of Christ 109 Swanson Road www.sycamorechurchofchrist.com 815-895-9148 sycamorecoc@comcast.net Evangelist: Phillip Vermillion Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Church of Christ (Edgebrook Lane) 2315 Edgebook Lane www.sycamorechurch.com 815-895-3320 info@sycamorechurch.com Preacher: Al Diestelkamp Worship schedule: 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday Federated Church 612 W. State St. www.sycamorefederatedchurch.org 815-895-2706 info@sycamorefederatedchurch.org Pastor: Dennis Johnson The message: “Jesus: Those Two Little Words So Misused” Worship Schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday with nursery child care; 10:15 a.m. Kids Club; 11 a.m. fellowship Highlight of the week: Love Offering goes to American Red Cross, DeKalb County Chapter. Feed My Sheep Sunday for food pantry in Sycamore. Communion Sunday. Fellowship Baptist 2425 Bethany Road www.fbcofdekalb.com 815-517-1569 Pastor: Kevin D. Spears Worship schedule: 11 a.m. Sunday; 10 a.m. Sunday school FBC of Sycamore 530 W. State St. www.fbcnewsong.com 815-895-3116 fbcnewsong@gmail.com Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday traditional service; 10:30 a.m. with signer for hearing impaired and 5 p.m. contemporary services Grace Life Church 425 W. State St. www.gracelifeinchrist.org 815-757-3570 Pastor: Stephen J. Moll Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Harvest Time Fellowship 203 S. Sacramento St. 815-899-2529 Pastor: Michael Schumaker Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Thursday prayer Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 675 Fox Ave. www.mormon.org 815-895-2277 jrbentley1208@gmail.com Bishop: John Bentley Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday Sacrament meeting; 10:20 a.m. Sunday school; 11:10 a.m. Priesthood, Relief Society Mayfield Congregational 28405 Church Road www.mayfieldchurchucc.org 815-895-5548 mayfieldchurch@atcyber.net Pastor: Martha Brunell The message: “What Does the Dust Know?” with reading from Psalm 30 (translation by Norman Fischer); Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday Highlight of the Week: Refreshments will be furnished by Ed and Marguerette Pevonka. North Avenue Missionary Baptist 301 North Ave. 815-895-4871 Worship schedule: 11 a.m. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school St. John’s Lutheran (Missouri Synod) 26555 Brickville Road www.stjohnsycamore.org 815-895-4477 office@stjohnsycamore.org Pastors: Robert W. Weinhold, Marvin Metzger Worship schedule: 6 p.m. blended service Saturday; 8 and 10:30 a.m. service Sunday St. Mary’s Sycamore 322 Waterman St. www.stmarysycamore.com 815-895-3275 Churchofstmary@stmarysycamore.com Pastor: Paul M. Lipinski Worship schedule: 7:30 a.m. daily; 5 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday St. Peter’s Episcopal 218 Somonauk St. www.sycamorestpeters.org 815-895-2227 office@sycamorestpeters.org Clergy: David Hedges Worship schedule: 7:30 and 10 a.m. Sunday Holy Eucharist; 8:45 a.m. Sunday school Salem Lutheran (ELCA) 1145 DeKalb Ave. www.SalemSycamore.org 815-895-9171
Daily Chronicle / daily-chronicle.com salem@salemlutheransycamore.org Interim Pastor: Robert C. Kinnear Ministry staff: Carla Vanatta The message: “Sent With the Seventy” Worship schedule: 5 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Highlight of the week: Help stock Salem’s Food Pantry with gifts of money, food, proper products and personal care products. Fair Trade Coffee available before and after this weekend’s services. Sycamore Baptist Church 302 Somonauk Street www.sbcsycamore.org 815-895-2577 sycamorebap@yahoo.com Pastor: Dan Stovall Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Bible study Sycamore United Methodist 160 Johnson Ave. www.sycamoreumc.org 815-895-9113 sumc@sycamoreumc.org Pastor: Bill Landis, Harlene Harden Worship schedule: 5 p.m. Saturday; 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday; 10 a.m. Sunday school
NEARBY Calvary Lutheran (LCMC) (Lee) 19 Perry Road, at County Line Road www.calluth.org 815-824-2825 calluthch1@aol.com Pastor: Craig Nelson Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday; 8:45 a.m. Sunday morning prayer; 10:30 a.m. fellowship and coffee Cortland United Methodist 45 W. Chestnut Ave. www.cortlandumc.com 815-756-9088 Pastor: Brian Gilbert The message: “God’s Stick” Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday; 10:30 a.m adult Sunday school Faith UMC (Genoa) 325 S. Stott St. www.genoafaithuc.com 815-784-5143 faithchurch@rocketmail.com Pastor: Daniel F. Diss Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school First Congregational UCC (Malta) 210 S. Sprague St. 815-825-2451 Pastor: Robert L. Vaughn The message: “People Who Don’t take ‘No’ for an Answer” Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday First Lutheran (NALC) (Kirkland) 510 W. South St. www.kirklandflc.org 815-522-3886 jo@kirklandflc.org Pastor: Carl L. M. Rasmussen Worship schedule: 5:30 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m. children’s sermon First Evangelical Lutheran (Lee) 240 W. Hardanger Gate www.flcinlee.com 815-824-2356 Interim Pastor: Chris Heller Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. fellowship time First United Methodist (Hinckley) 801 N. Sycamore St. 815-286-7102 hinckleyumc@frontier.com Pastor: Laura Crites Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school First United Methodist (Kirkland) 300 W. South St. www.kirklandumc.org 815-522-3546 office@kirklandumc.org Pastor: Kyeong-Ah Woo Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. Sunday school Hope Anglican Church (Elburn) Meeting at Community Congregational, 100 E. Shannon St. www.hopeanglican.org 630-802-4424 Pastor: David Kletzing Worship schedule: 5 p.m. Sunday Holy Communion, nursery Immanuel Lutheran (Hinckley) 12760 Lee Road www.immanuel-hinckley.org 815-286-3885 office@immanuel-hinckley.org Pastor: Christopher Navurskis Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday, light refreshments follow in fellowship hall; 5 p.m. Saturday. Communion on 1st, 3rd and 5th weekends. Nursery room available. Kingston United Methodist 121 E. First St. 815-784-2010 Pastor: Jackie Wills Worship schedule: 11 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. youth group and Upper Room Bible study; 10:15 a.m. children’s Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. prayer circle; 6:30 p.m. Gospel of John Bible study Highlight of the week: Communion is served on the first and third Sundays. All are welcome to the table. Malta United Methodist 210 E. Sprague St.
www.gbgm-umc.org/maltaumc 815-825-2118 maltaumc@aol.com Pastor: Noah Panlilio Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday at Malta UMC; 11 a.m. Sunday at Northwest Malta UMC Peace United Church of Christ (Genoa) 301 E. First St. 815-757-5917 PastorLauriAllen@gmail.com Pastor: Lauri Allen The message: “Extravagant Welcome” Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Highlight of the week: Communion will be shared Sunday. The table is open to all. St. Catherine (Genoa) 340 S. Stott St. www.st-catherine-genoa.org 815-784-2355 stcatpast@frontier.com Pastor: Donald M. Ahles The message: “Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time” Worship schedule: 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Spanish) Saturday; 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 8:30 a.m. Monday to Thursday Highlight of the week: Knights of Columbus Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, open to public. Coffee and rolls 9 to 10:15 a.m. July 28 in the parish hall. St. James (Lee) 221 W. Kirke Gate 815-824-2053 stjames@heartlandcable.com Pastor: Bonaventure Okoro Worship schedule: 5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. Tuesday to Friday; with confession from 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. Saturday and 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. Sunday. St. John’s Lutheran (Creston) 126 E. South St. stjohns.worthyofpraise.org 815-384-3720 Pastor: Ronald Larson Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday with fellowship following, 10:30 a.m. Sunday school St. Paul’s UCC (Hinckley) 324 W. McKinley Ave. 815-286-3391 stpaulshinckley@gmail.com Pastor: Kris Delmore Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Salem Evangelical Lutheran (Sandwich) 1022 N. Main St. 815-786-9308 Pastor: Wayne Derber Worship schedule: 8 a.m. Sunday traditional service; 10:30 a.m. contemporary service; 9:15 a.m. Sunday education hour for all ages Trinity Lutheran (Genoa) 33930 N. State Road www.tlcgenoa.org 815-784-2522 trinity@tlcgenoa.com Pastor: Senior Pastor Jeremy Heilman Worship schedule: 5:30 p.m. Saturday blended worship; 8 a.m. Sunday traditional worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday contemporary worship. United Church of Christ (Shabbona) 104 E. Navaho Ave., Box 241 815-824-2359 office.shabbonachurch@gmail.com www.shabbonachurch.org Pastor: Jim Allen Worship schedule: 8 a.m. Sunday assisted living service; 9:30 a.m. Sunday; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school United Methodist (Waterman) 210 W. Garfield www.watermanumc.com 815-264-3991 watermanumc@gmail.com Pastor: Christina Vosteen Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school United Presbyterian (Somonauk) 14030 Chicago Road www.somonaukupchurch.com 815-786-2703 Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday; 10:45 a.m. Christian education. Village Bible Church (Shabbona) Indian Creek Campus 209 N. Nokomis St. 815-824-2425 Pastor: Dave Haidle Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Waterman Bible Church 500 S. Birch St. 815-264-3908 www.watermanbible.org wbcheart@frontier.com Pastors: Pastor Craig Miller, Associate Pastor of Youth Mike Burkett Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Waterman Presbyterian 250 N. Cedar St. www.watermanpres.com 815-264-3491 wpc_office@frontier.com Pastor: Roger Boekenhauer The message: “Call to be Saints” Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Highlight of the week: Open Hands registration at 6:30 p.m. July 17.
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Garden at SUMC to supply food pantry Something new will cut the cost of providing fresh vegetables to the clients of the Sycamore Food Pantry at the Sycamore United Methodist Church. The congregation has installed two raised vegetable beds behind the church to raise produce for the food pantry and for homebound church members. The gardens were installed with the help of the DeKalb County Community Gardens, and the project is funded by the church’s Caring Ministry Network, supervised by the Rev. Harlene Harden and led by Master Gardener Carole Cook-John. Cook-John had the idea for the garden. It
was approved first by Harden and then by the church. The garden is planted with tomato, cucumber and pepper plants, and lima beans are coming up. There are plans to use the garden to teach church children about growing plants, and a grape tomato plant is specifically set aside for the children to tend and eat from. Volunteers are being recruited to help care for the garden. Cook-John said she thought the garden could be a cost-savings measure for the pantry and was a small way her church could be a part of today’s Christian movement to provide fresh healthful food to those in need.
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Master Gardener Carole Cook-John (left) and Sycamore United Methodist Church Pastor Harlene Harden in the church’s vegetable garden.
8BRIEFS Methodist Church hosts Bible camp First United Methodist Church of Kirkland is hosting God’s Backyard Bible Camp from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays throughout July at the park in Kirkland. The whole family is invited and there is no charge for this camp. For more information, call Connie Roach at 815-522-3216.
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Association hosts regional church tour The Fern Dell Historic Association will host a driving tour to four churches near the Kendall/LaSalle county border on July 27. Participants can tour the Newark Lutheran Church, Sheridan United Methodist Church, Millington United Methodist Church and the Millbrook United Methodist Church.
The driving tour starts at 10 a.m. at the Fern Dell Museum, 9 E. Front St., Newark, to register and pick up tickets and maps. The tour will proceed to Newark Lutheran, then on to Sheridan Methodist. The route then goes Millington Methodist for a hot old-time church luncheon, then to Millbrook Methodist
for an old-time ice cream social and prize drawing. Each church will give a 30-minute program on church history. All four churches have been in existence more than 100 years. Cost for the tour (drive your own vehicles) is $10 for the day. For information, call 630-957-7846 or 815-695-5656.
The Rev. Dr. Noah Panlilio was appointed pastor of the Malta and Northwest Malta United Methodist churches, effective July 1. Pastor Noah grew up in Manila in the Republic of the Philippines and started as a student pastor after graduating from the university with a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts. He then
went to seminary for a master’s degree in divinity and doctor of ministry degree. He has been a pastor in the United Methodist Church for 32 years serving in the city of Manila and Northwestern District of Chicago.
Kingston church hosts monthly supper The Kingston United Methodist Church monthly supper will be July 13. Seating times are 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Held usually on the first Saturday of the month at the church, 121 W. First St., the suppers include dessert. Donations are $9 for adults and $4 for children. Carry-out meals and gift certificates are available. This month, the meat will be roast beef.
8RELIGION BRIEFS Man, 51, arrested after fight over pew space during baby blessing PLAIN CITY, Utah (AP) – Utah authorities say a dispute over pew space during a Mormon church baby blessing led to a bloody nose. Weber County Sheriff’s Lt. Mark Lowther says officers were called Sunday morning to a Plain City meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Lowther says a family had saved some seats so they could have a better view of the baby blessing. Witnesses say the argument began when 51-year-old Wayne Dodge sat in the section. The dispute continued after the service, with Dodge allegedly punching a man in the face. Officials say the victim also was struck by Dodge’s vehicle in the parking lot and ended up on the hood. Dodge was booked into the Weber County jail on suspicion of aggravated assault and disorderly conduct.
Catholic leaders warned that the proposed law, which faces a final vote next week, would become a “Trojan horse” leading eventually to widespread abortion access in Ireland. But Prime Minister Enda Kenny insisted Ireland’s constitutional ban on abortion would remain unaffected, and his government’s Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill won overwhelming backing in a 138-24 vote. Ireland’s 1986 constitutional ban on abortion commits the government to defend the life of the unborn and the mother equally. Ireland’s abortion law has been muddled since 1992, when the Supreme Court ruled that this “ban” actually meant that terminations should be legal if doctors deem one essential to safeguard the life of the woman – including, most controversially, from her own suicide threats. Six previous governments refused to pass a law in support of the Supreme Court judgment, citing its suicide-threat rule as open to abuse. This left Irish
hospitals uncertain and hesitant to provide any abortions and spurred many pregnant women in medical or psychological crises to seek abortions in neighboring England, where the practice has been legal since 1967.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen stripped of immunity in racism case PARIS (AP) – French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was stripped of her European Parliament immunity and may now face charges of racism over comments she made comparing Muslim street prayers to an occupation of French territory. The European Parliament voted by a show of hands during a meeting in Strasbourg to withdraw Le Pen’s immunity at the request of a French prosecutor. The parliament’s judicial affairs committee recommended the move last month so that Le Pen could defend herself against the charges, filed by an anti-racism association. Le Pen has reiterated the
remarks first made in 2010, and on Tuesday said she stands behind them and looks forward to defending her comments in front of a judge. “I’m going to defend myself before the court, and I’m absolutely convinced that the court will rule in my favor and protect my right to say to the French the truth about the situation, notably prayers in the streets, but not only that,” Le Pen said in an interview on French television channel BFM. She called street prayers outside of crowded mosques a form of “occupation” and said the prayers are a “political act by fundamentalists.”
Le Pen confounded polls and shocked many observers by finishing third in the presidential ballot, garnering 18 percent of the vote in the first round in May 2012.
Prosecutor, legislator seek to help defend Ariz. law banning abortions PHOENIX (AP) – A prosecutor and a state legislator are asking for court permission to help defend an Arizona law that bans abortions based on the race or sex of the child. A lawsuit filed on behalf of two civil rights groups challenges the law, which also makes it a felony to knowingly provide a
sex- or race-based abortion. The suit contends the law unconstitutionally singles out Asian and black women based on stereotypes and beliefs that Asian and black women may choose an abortion because of race or the baby’s sex. Montgomery, state Rep. Steve Montenegro and a Christian public policy group are requesting intervener status in the case. They say the 2011 law resulting from legislation sponsored by Montenegro protects unborn children from racial and sexual discrimination.
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Irish lawmakers give initial OK for bill allowing abortions in emergencies DUBLIN (AP) – Ireland appeared on course to legalize abortion in extremely restricted circumstances as lawmakers voted Tuesday to support a bill that would permit pregnancies to be terminated when deemed necessary to save the woman’s life.
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Couple shies from sharing facts behind birth Dear Abby: My husband and I are the proud parents of beautiful 4-year-old twins. After years of infertility, we found out that my husband has a low sperm count. Additionally, I have very few eggs. Ultimately, we conceived our miracles with IVF and the help of a sperm donor. We do not want to keep this a secret from our children. We want them to eventually know, understand and be proud of the journey it took to bring them into this world. However, my husband and I are very private people. We understand that once the dialogue with our children begins, others will naturally find out. My husband still feels very
DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips uncomfortable discussing his condition. How do we explain to our children, friends and family without becoming the focus of gossip and whispers? – Proud Parents Dear Proud Parents: Infertility among couples is no longer a deep, dark or shameful secret, and the fact that you needed help to have your children shouldn’t generate gossip or whispers because, frankly, it isn’t shocking or titillating anymore. When your children are old enough to be told the facts
of life, they can be told that they were conceived through in vitro fertilization. They do not have to be told every detail all at once. When they are older, they may ask questions about why it was necessary – and when they do, their questions should be answered honestly and in an age-appropriate manner. Dear Abby: Last year I started dating the man I thought I would someday marry. We connected instantly and had a deep love for each other. We argued during most of our relationship, but strangely, never stopped feeling the way we did at the start. Our connection was undeniable and our love endless. One night we got into a
heated argument over “inappropriate” emails between him and an ex. The argument escalated and I was arrested. Worse than being in trouble with the law for the first time in my life was losing my other half. Most people would say, “Walk away; you never belonged together.” But I don’t agree. I have never been in a relationship that had such highs and lows. I miss him and miss sharing my life with him. – Confused And Heartbroken
Dear Confused And Heartbroken: Whether you agree with “most people” or not, the most important person – the man you were involved with – no longer wants to be involved with you.
As much as you cared for him, if he was sending “inappropriate” emails to an ex, it appears he was not equally devoted to you. The coup de grace was when you became so violent you were jailed. You may miss what you thought you had with him, but what you need now is a therapist who can help you understand what a healthy relationship is all about, because this wasn’t one. It’s time to accept that this drama is over, because unless you do, you could be labeled a stalker and find yourself in even more trouble.
• Write Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Age-related eye conditions may affect LASIK Dear Dr. K: I’m in my 50s and considering LASIK surgery. Should my age be a factor when deciding whether to have this procedure? Dear Reader: I can understand why you’re considering LASIK (laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis). It can correct common eye problems – nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism – and can eliminate your need for glasses or contact lenses. LASIK corrects vision by reshaping the cornea, the clear dome at the front of the eye. The procedure is painless, and complications are few when the doctor is experienced. (I’ve put a detailed illustration of the procedure on my website.)
ASK DR. K Anthony L. Komaroff As LASIK has become more popular, many of us have contemplated having our vision surgically corrected. Even in your 50s or beyond, if your eyes are otherwise healthy, LASIK surgery can produce excellent results. Age itself isn’t a big factor in deciding whether to have LASIK surgery. Surgical outcomes are similar regardless of age. But you and your doctor should consider the following age-related eye conditions when making the decision: • Cataracts. With age, the
lens of the eye can become clouded. If this happens, the clouded lens can be removed and an artificial one implanted. If you’ve already had LASIK surgery, it’s trickier to choose the correct lenses for cataract surgery. If there’s any sign of clouding, your ophthalmologist may recommend cataract surgery first, and to reconsider LASIK surgery only after the cataract surgery has healed. • Glaucoma is caused by increased fluid pressure within the eye. The pressure affects the optic nerve, which starts in the back of your eye, leads to the brain and allows you to see. If glaucoma is untreated, it can lead to blindness. Ophthalmologists screen for glaucoma by checking intraocular pressure
(fluid pressure inside the eye) and looking for optic nerve damage. LASIK surgery leads to lower intraocular pressure readings. This may interfere with early diagnosis. Tell your ophthalmologist if you’ve had LASIK when you are being screened for glaucoma. You should not have LASIK if you have moderate or severe glaucoma. If your glaucoma is mild and easily managed, you may still be a candidate for the surgery. • Dry eye syndrome. With age, your eyes produce fewer tears. LASIK often worsens dry eye. Any ophthalmologist you see about LASIK should ask you about whether your eyes have a tendency to be dry, but just in case they don’t ask, be sure to mention
it. • Presbyopia. In our 40s and 50s, we become less able to focus clearly on near objects. That’s because the lenses inside our eyes get stiff, and a stiff lens can’t bend light in the way that’s necessary to see near objects. The usual remedy is to wear reading glasses. LASIK doesn’t prevent presbyopia. If you have LASIK in your 40s, you’re still likely to need reading glasses within the next 10 years or so. The price for LASIK varies by doctor and by community. The average price may be around $2000-$2500. Health insurance generally does not cover the cost.
• Visit www.AskDoctorK. com to read more.
Teen believes she’s punished for being good friend Dr. Wallace: Last Friday night I went to a movie with two of my best friends. I was supposed to be home at 11:15. After the movie, we three girls went to a coffee shop to get a snack. While there, one of my friends ran into an old boyfriend and was talking to him. She was our driver, and she asked the other girl and me to wait for her. Being good friends, we said we’d wait for her. This caused me to be 30 minutes late, and I was grounded for a week. I don’t think this was fair. I was punished for being a true, loyal friend. – Sherry, Vancouver, B.C. Sherry: You were punished
’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace because you were 30 minutes late! You should have called your parents and explained the situation. You might have suggested that your parents stop by the coffee shop and drive you and your friend home. Dr. Wallace: Ron and I broke up several months ago because he wanted to be free to date other girls. He has gone out with several girls, but I haven’t dated other guys yet. Yes, I still care for
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TODAY – A number of opportunities are likely to develop for in the year ahead that could make it possible for you to generate income from more than one source. It’s a condition you always wanted to happen, but never thought possible. CANCER (June 21-July 22) – A friend is anxious to talk about a personal issue, but is hesitant to do so. It might be up to you to put your pal at ease. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Although you might not be too lucky with intangible involvements, all the good will you’re able to generate will end up being more valuable than money. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – It’ll be important to be flexible where your important objectives are concerned. Circumstances are likely to necessitate changing your tactics at a moment’s notice. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Your best ideas are apt to come when reviewing situations that you successfully handled in past, which are similar to what you’re facing now. Trade on experience. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – A couple of rewarding situations could develop from two separate involvements. Both will involve distinctly different groups or organizations. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – You shouldn’t have too much trouble finding several solutions to a critical issue. The only problem you might have is deciding which one to use. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Try to use your free time as productively as possible. If you don’t, you might end up writing today off as wasted. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – It’s OK to enjoy yourself as much as possible, but be sure to seek both mental and physical stimulation. Relax and have fun while improving your mind and body. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Do your best to keep your priorities in good order. First, attend to your important obligations so that they’re not hanging over your head the entire day. ARIES (March 21-April 19) – You might be surprised by what you can learn simply by spending some quality time with a few bright pals. Additionally, it would be smart to ask a lot of questions. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Don’t hesitate to spend some time with a friend who has been indebted to you for some time. You could be in for a pleasant surprise when he or she picks up the tab. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – This is likely to be an extremely busy day in which you might have to handle several problems simultaneously. Fortunately, you’ll be able do so with grace and aplomb.
Ron very much and I would like to get back with him – soon. He still calls me very evening, and in summer school he walks me to class and is very “chatty.” If I happen to see him in school when he is talking to someone else, he will wink at me. All this is very nice, but Ron is not asking me out. What should I do? – Nameless, Garden Grove, Calif. Nameless: The next time you are talking with Ron face to face, tell him that you would like to go out with him again. In fact, set the time and date. If he accepts the invite, it’s up to you to keep
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the flames of romance glowing. If he turns down your offer, stop talking with him at school and ask him not to call you anymore. There are too many other nice guys who deserve the chance to date you. Dr. Wallace: I’ve read so much about drug and alcohol addiction. I’m not sure I know what addiction really is. My dad and mother have alcohol (a mixed drink) almost every day, but I have never seen them drunk. My boyfriend says that if they drink every day, they are addicted to alcohol. I disagree. Will you please tell me what consti-
tutes addiction? – Nameless, McComb, Miss. Nameless: “Alcoholism – a Treatable Disease,” by The Johnson Institute states: “If the use of alcohol or other chemicals (drugs) is causing any continuing disruption in an individual’s personal, social, spiritual or economic life, and the individual cannot or does not terminate the use of alcohol (or drugs), that constitutes harmful chemical dependence.”
• Email Dr. Robert Wallace at rwallace@galesburg.net. He will answer as many letters as possible in this column.
8CROSSWORD
BRIDGE Phillip Alder
Defenders can count points, too Mogens Jallberg from Denmark said, “In democracy, it’s your vote that counts. In feudalism, it’s your Count that votes.” The more that bridge players count, the better they will play. In yesterday’s deal, declarer placed the missing high-card points by referring to the bidding. Today, let’s show a defender doing it to advantage. East is defending against four spades, and West leads the heart 10. What should East do? There are several important points in the bidding. Some players sitting East would add a point for the five-card suit and open one no-trump. But you should strive to find a reason not to open one no-trump when you have a five-card major. Here, having no minor-suit stopper is an excellent reason. South does not like to make a takeout double with 4-3-3-3 distribution, but his hand is a tad too strong to pass. North’s cue-bid shows 12-plus points. East wins with the heart jack, cashes the ace, and takes the king, West discarding, say, the diamond three. What should East do next? If West had a minor-suit ace, he should have ruffed the third heart and cashed it (or discarded an encouraging card in that suit). So the defenders are not getting a minor-suit trick. East must try for a trump trick by leading another heart. Here, when West ruffs with the spade eight and dummy overruffs with the 10, suddenly East gains a trump trick. It is a textbook uppercut.
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8BEHIND THE WHEEL
Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio is a hard charger By ANN M. JOB For The Associated Press Introduced this year in time for warm weather stateside, the 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio is a fun little car for hard-charging drivers. They better be drivers who don’t mind getting stares and comments from passersby. You see, at 12 feet in overall length, Fiat’s 500 Cabrio performance model is a cocky, yet cute bug of a car that’s 13 inches shorter from bumper to bumper than the already diminutive, 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata. At just 2,545 pounds, the Abarth Cabrio also is nearly 200 pounds lighter than a 2013 Mini Cooper Convertible. And, with a 160-horsepower, turbocharged four cylinder making 170 foot-pounds of grunt, or torque for the Abarth Cabrio with standard sport-tuned suspension, low-to-theground stance and raucous, burbly exhaust sounds, this car can feel like it’s going faster than it is. By the way, this is before the Cabrio’s power-operated, fabric top is open, allowing the exhaust sounds to become even louder in the passenger compartment. The Abarth Cabrio’s fuel economy is noteworthy, too. Combined city/highway rating of 31 miles per gallon by the federal government tops both the 24 mpg for the 2013 Miata and the 29 mpg and 30 mpg for the base, 2013 Mini Cooper Convertible and uplevel Cooper S Convertible, respectively. All numbers are for manual transmissions. The Abarth Carbrio is not available with an automatic. But, this front-wheel drive Italian Fiat that comes out of a Mexican assembly plant isn’t cheap. Starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price, including destination charge, for the convertible Abarth is $26,700. This is $6,500 more than that for a base, 2013 Fiat 500 convertible with 135-horsepower four cylinder. It’s also more than the starting MSRP, including destination charge, of $25,945 for a 2013 Mini Cooper Convertible with 121 horsepower and 114 foot-pounds of torque and the $24,515 starting retail price for a Miata with 167 horsepower and 140 foot-pounds of torque. Still, when engine performance and stout handling are factored in, the Abarth Cabrio’s starting price seems more reasonable. Consider that a 2013 Mini Cooper S Convertible, with 181-horsepower, turbo
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The 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio is seen in an undated photo provided by Chrysler. four cylinder, has a starting retail price of $28,945. Fiat, which is majority owner of America’s Chrysler Group LLC, introduced its performance Abarth here on a 2012 Fiat 500 hatchback more than a year ago. The Abarth Cabrio followed in 2013 to become the Fiat 500 with the highest starting retail price and the most boisterous and playful attitude. Family and onlookers at first couldn’t get over how small the car was, with one Hummer driver referring to it as a “helmet.” Plenty of sport utility vehicle drivers, particularly on highways, took time to stare, too. But it’s the taut handling and spirited driving that makes the Abarth stand out. The test car responded readily, but without being twitchy, to steering inputs and moved with amazing agility around traffic, through city alleys, into parking spots and on
curvy roads. Because the Abarth Cabrio is a bit tall – nearly 5 feet – for its overall length, there can be a sense of tippiness in turns and aggressive curves. But the test car, with optional 17inch tires, hung on and kept its line as it blasted through curves. The Abarth Cabrio still is quite low to the pavement when compared with a van or SUV. At one point, the test car was behind a school bus, and the driver’s eye was at the same height as the exhaust pipe of the bus. Note that the Mini Cooper S is 4 feet 7.7 inches tall, while the lowslung Miata is just 4 feet 1. Everyone inside the Abarth Cabrio feels the road intimately. Even on smooth-looking pavement, there were vibrations pretty much all the time for passengers in the test car. It was worse on patched and rough pavement, where the ride was downright jolting and jarring, and the short wheelbase sometimes made for a choppy ride.
Thankfully, the test car’s low-profile tires didn’t suffer any flats from some major potholes. The ride also was loud, and the driver often had to adjust the volume of the radio. There was turbo lag at times from the 1.4-liter, turbocharged, MultiAir four cylinder, but the driver can maximize performance with smart shifts of the five-speed manual. No six speed is offered. Peak torque of 170 foot-pounds comes on starting at 2,500 rpm and continues to 4,000 rpm. This contrasts with the 177 foot-pounds of peak torque that arrives by 1,600 rpm in the Mini Cooper S Convertible. Premium gasoline is recommended in the Abarth Cabrio to get top performance, but regular is OK, too. Still, the Abarth Cabrio’s gas tank holds just 10.5 gallons, so the travel range is about 325 combined city/ highway miles. In comparison, the Mini Cooper S Convertible’s tank
holds 13.2 gallons. The test car’s optional performance seats were a thick, cushioned surprise and a welcome addition, given all the jolts and jarring that came through from the road. Front passengers enjoyed nearly 41 inches of legroom, but the top of the head of a 6-footer protruded from the cabrio opening. Back seat legroom of 31.7 inches is decent, considering the Mini Convertible has just 28.5 inches. Push a button and the top opens – either for a sunroof style or a full cabrio, with the fabric folded down by the rear spoiler and spoiling rear views. The Fiat’s TomTom navigation system, while removable and stowable, blocks views out the windshield and has smallish buttons. The radio, too, seemed clunky to use. While fit and finish looked good on the test car, one slight hit on a wheel well by a neighboring car door took a chip of paint off.
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