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Waste Management agrees to extra safety steps at Cortland site

By DEBBIE BEHRENDS dbehrends@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – Waste Management agreed to take extra precautions at its Cortland area landfill after Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit in DeKalb County Circuit Court, officials announced Friday.

Under the initial agree-

ment, Waste Management workers are prohibited from digging into solid waste at the Cortland area landfill if the wind is from a southerly direction in excess of 10 mph, or if other conditions would cause digging to impact air quality at Cortland Elementary School.

The court action came in response to the incident in

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which contractors digging in old, decomposed garbage released a foul odor that drifted into the school’s ventilation system about a mile away.

About 70 people sought treatment at Kishwaukee Community Hospital for low-level exposure to carbon monoxide.

The initial agreement is a reflection of Waste Management’s commitment to

prevent a recurrence of the isolated incident, company spokeswoman Lisa Disbrow said in a prepared statement.

“Waste Management has been a part of this community since 1991 and, outside of this incident, has an excellent environmental record,” Disbrow said in the statement.

“We remain committed to ensuring safe practices at all

times at all of our sites.”

Disbrow declined to answer specific compliance questions, adding that Waste Management officials are in the process of reviewing all the steps in the agreed order.

Under the agreement, Waste Management officials will have all workers and

See LANDFILL, page A6

More online A copy of the lawsuit filed by the Illinois Attorney General against Waste Management is available at www.Daily-Chronicle.com.

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DeKALB, SYCAMORE COMMUNITIES TAKE UP CASTLE CHALLENGE

Obama eases stance on path to citizenship

By DONNA CASSATA The Associated Press WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s new declaration that he’s open to legalizing many immigrants short of citizenship sounds a lot like House Speaker John Boehner and other GOP leaders, an election-year compromise that numerous Republicans as well as Democrats crave.

But the drive for the first overhaul in three decades still faces major resistance from many Republicans who are wary that the divisive issue could derail what they see as a smooth glide path to winning November’s congressional elections. And they deeply distrust the Democratic president to enforce the law.

Just hours after Boehner pitched immigration to the GOP at a Maryland retreat, Obama suddenly indicated he would be open to legal status for many of the 11 million living here illegally, dropping his once-ironclad insistence on a special path to citizenship.

Democrats, including Obama, and other immigration proponents have warned repeatedly about the creation of a two-tier class system.

“If the speaker proposes something that says right away, folks aren’t being deported, families aren’t being separated, we’re able to attract top young students to provide the skills or start businesses here, and then there’s a regular process of citizenship, I’m not sure how wide the divide ends up being,” Obama said in a CNN interview that was recorded Thursday and aired Friday.

Obama’s flexibility is a clear indication of the president’s desire to secure an elusive legislative achievement before voters decide whether to hand him even more opposition in Congress. Republicans are expected to maintain their grip on the House and have a legitimate shot at grabbing the majority in the Senate.

See IMMIGRATION, page A6

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Sycamore senior Kendryck Rand passes yellow balloons down the row in the student section Friday during the Sycamore versus DeKalb girls and boys basketball games Friday at the Convocation Center.

Common cause unites Barbs, Spartans

By ANDREA AZZO aazzo@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Isaac Hietanen was jumping around and dancing Friday during nearly the entire basketball matchup between Sycamore and DeKalb high schools.

Hietanen, a drum major for DeKalb High School’s band, had his face painted with orange and black barbs on his cheeks and had a gold stream of glitter down his nose.

The basketball games between the schools’ varsity boys and girls teams provided the right kind of energy for Hietanen.

“I love jumping up and down and, frankly, losing my voice,” he said. “It makes the hair on your arms stand when you’re making good music.”

Hietanen was one of nearly 4,500 people who attended the games at Northern Illinois University’s Convocation Center. The event was part of the annual Castle Challenge, Castle Bank’s fundraiser which benefits both the Sycamore Sports Boosters and the DeKalb Barb Boosters.

The Castle Challenge raised

Fundraiser helps support DeKalb, Sycamore high school teams

Inside For full coverage of the basketball games between DeKalb and Sycamore high schools, turn to Sports PAGE C1.

Helping hand Since it began in 2000, the Castle Challenge has raised more than $850,000 in the DeKalb and Sycamore area, and more than $130,000 in Sandwich. For information, visit www.castlechallenge.com.

DeKalb senior Augi Jesmer claps Friday during a Cha Cha Slide dance. $52,000 for the 2013-14 school year, which began when DeKalb and Sycamore high schools played football in September. The money goes to-

ward purchasing equipment and uniforms, said Bridget Carlson, Castle Bank marketing director.

“The rationale is to promote lo-

cal athletics,” Carlson said. “This fundraiser brings the community together.

“It’s a rivalry, but at the same time, they work together in a cohesive unit.”

The event included an autograph session with Chandler Harnish, former quarterback for Northern Illinois University, Miss Iowa USA Carlyn Bradarich and WGN personality Dolly McCarthy.

There also was a Challenge Zone for kids, bounce houses, mascots,

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8 DAILY PLANNER Today Weight Watchers: 7:15 a.m. weigh-in, 7:45 a.m. and 9 a.m. meetings Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road (near Aldi), DeKalb.

Hinckley Area Food Pantry: 8 to 9 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 324 W. McKinley Ave. Food distribution is available.

Overeaters Anonymous Walkand-Talk meeting: 8 to 9 a.m. at The Federated Church, 612 W. State St., Sycamore. www.oa.org; Call Marilyn at 815-751-4822.

NICE Food and Clothing Center: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, by appointment other days, at 346 S. County Line Road in Lee. Serves the southwest part of DeKalb County and the southeast area of Lee County. 815-824-2228.

It Is What It Is AA(C): 9 a.m. at St. Catherine’s Church, 340 S. Stott St., Genoa. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

As Bill Sees It AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Learning to Live Al-Anon group: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Newman Catholic Center annex, Normal Road in DeKalb. llc904@ hotmail.com.

Narcotics Anonymous: 10 to 11 a.m. at United Church of Christ, 615 N. First St., DeKalb. www. rragsna.org; 815-964-5959.

Knights’ Saturday Burgers and More: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at DeKalb Knights of Columbus Club, 1336 E. Lincoln Highway. Open to the public.

Burger buffet: Noon to 2 p.m. at Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St. The public is invited for lunch.

Group Hope: Noon to 1:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 511 Russell Road in DeKalb. Free support and discussion meeting for NIU students and DeKalb community residents. Looking for volunteer community facilitators.

Call Charles Smith at 815-3989628 or visit www.grouphope.org or www.dbsalliance.org.

Lightning games: 1:30 p.m. at Genoa Veteran’s Club, 311 S. Washington St. www.genoavetshome.us or contact Cindy at crmcorn65@yahoo.com or 815751-1509.

Monthly community family-style dinner: 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. seatings at Kingston United Methodist Church, 121 W. First St. Dessert is included. Donation is $9 for adults and $4 for children. Call Kingston UMC at 815-784-2010.

Back to Basics AA(C): 6:30 p.m. at Cortland Methodist Church, 45 Chestnut St., Cortland. Last Saturday is open meeting. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

AA Speaker Open Meeting: 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Saturday Night AA(C): 10 p.m. at 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Sunday 24 Hours a Day AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb. 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Memories of DeKalb Ag: 2 to 4 p.m. at Nehring Gallery, Suite 204, 111 S. Second St., DeKalb. Free. Open to all. www.dekalbalumni.org.

Sandwich Swings!: 4 to 6 p.m. at Plano American Legion Post 395, 510 E. Dearborn St., Plano.

Singles Welcome. Casual dress.

Cash bar available. Admission is $5 a person. 815-570-9004.

Society for Creative Anachronism armored fighting practice: 4:30 p.m. behind Stevenson North at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. For Middle Ages-Renaissance history re-enactors. Visit www.carraigban.org/ or call 815739-5788 or 815-986-5403.

Bread & Roses women’s chorus practice: 5:45 to 8 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 830 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb. For information, call Patty Rieman at 815-758-4897 or visit www.breadandroseschorus.org.

DeKalb County Illinois NAACP Adult Chapter: 6 to 7 p.m. at New Hope Church at Twombly and Annie Glidden roads in DeKalb.

Contact Kevin Chambliss at tiger39217@yahoo.com or 815501-7583.

Steps And Traditions AA(C): 6 p.m. at Masonic Hall, Route 23, Genoa. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

No Longer Hopeless AA(C): 7:30 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor, DeKalb. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Any Lengths AA(C): 8 p.m. at Federated Church, 612 W. State St., Sycamore. 800-452-7990.

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Thoughts on a cold, dangerous week This has been an extraordinarily busy – and sometimes dangerous – week in DeKalb County.

The week began with subzero temperatures and gusting winds leading to closures of local schools and public buildings. The rugrats didn’t go back to school until Wednesday and after this winter, they should be wrapping up the school year around the Fourth of July.

Meanwhile, we’re scheduled to get socked with more snow this weekend, the city of DeKalb is trying its best to conserve salt for fear they’ll run out of it, the plow drivers have probably picked up all the extra work they ever wanted, and the giant two-stage snow-throwing machine the guy down the block bought doesn’t look like such a bad investment any more.

It has been a long winter of frozen pipes, wind chill warnings, numb fingers and hoping … your … car … will … start.

But it could be worse: The term “Chiberia” is creative. But the weather in actual Siberia is way worse than anything we’ve seen this winter.

Weather in the Russian city of Yakutsk (population 270,000) this week included high temperatures in the minus 40s, with lows dipping to minus 60. Now that’s cold.

And at least we can continue to function when we get an inch of snow around here. The news accounts from Atlanta and Birmingham, Ala., this week described a disaster caused by what most of us would consider only a minor inconvenience.

For that, thanks to the hard-working people putting in overtime to plow and salt our streets.

Tragedy: Our reporters and editors did their best this week to tell the story about the incident Tuesday on Quail Run in DeKalb, in which police shot a man to death.

As the Illinois State Police investigation continues, more details may emerge. Officers who were on the scene are to be interviewed next week, after which time police might be able to speak more openly about what they encountered.

Friends of the man who was shot, Cameron D. Lupton, 28, of Malta, say he was an Army veteran who had served in Afghanistan and been discharged honorably after being diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, a mental illness characterized by absurd or suspicious ideas and beliefs, particularly delusions of persecution.

Lupton also had said almost two

EDITOR’S NOTE Eric Olson weeks ago that he had stopped taking medication because it made him feel sick.

The police account states that officers from DeKalb and Northern Illinois University responded to the scene and found Lupton attacking his father Carl Lupton and stepmother Charlene Lupton with a knife in their home.

Our hearts go out to the family – no doubt this is an Earth-shattering tragedy and we wish them peace.

The local newspaper can’t ignore the story, however. To do so would be doing a disservice to our community.

Our society values human life, and when there is an incident in which life is lost, the circumstances that led to the loss of life deserve careful, public examination. There are many sides to every story, and we do our best to find and present them to the public.

That is what journalists are counted upon to do, even when the subject matter is not pleasant.

Doing their duty: The name of the DeKalb police officer who pulled the trigger and killed Cameron Lupton has not been made public. That officer and two others who were on the scene are on paid administrative leave while the incident is investigated.

Hopefully, those officers will get whatever support they need.

The police who responded to the scene this week were no doubt affected as well. Presuming that the police account of events as related by DeKalb police Chief Eugene Lowery is accurate – and it is the only account we have to go on – the officer who fired acted to save people’s lives Tuesday.

Most police officers do not want to shoot anyone in the line of duty. Most situations where a police officer kills someone happen as this one apparently did, up-close and personal, with a split-second decision made to use deadly force.

Even if it’s justified, that decision puts the cop in the position of having to defend his or her actions to the legal system. And taking a person’s life, even if it’s found to be justified, can have repercussions for the shooter’s well-being.

The burden of the option to use deadly force is one that police agree to shoulder when they take their oath. Others in Illinois are now free to

shoulder the same burden by carrying concealed firearms.

It is a responsibility that should never be taken lightly. There are repercussions when people are killed in a civil society that should not be underestimated.

Super Saturday?: The NFL now has most of America’s attention for the Super Bowl. It’s time they moved it from Sunday to Saturday evening.

Now that holding Super Bowl events and parties and get-togethers have become such an ingrained part of the culture, the NFL ought to schedule the game for the middle of the weekend, not the end. They’ve added a week to the pregame hype already, they can afford to shorten it by a day so that people can sleep in the day after the game.

Change in a lifetime: When the Bears won Super Bowl XX in New Orleans, I was 8 years old and Up With People performed the halftime show.

This year’s Super Bowl will be played outdoors in New Jersey, my daughter will be 8 years old and Bruno Mars will perform at halftime. No doubt his hit song “Locked Out of Heaven” will be prominently featured, along with the lyric “your sex takes me to paradise” repeated good and loud. Hopefully, there will be no “wardrobe malfunctions” this year.

Mars is talented, and he writes catchy songs. But some pop lyrics are why products like Kidz Bop, with the sanitized, kid-friendly lyrics, are popular today. Parents don’t want to hear their grade-school-aged kids singing lyrics about getting blackout drunk in the club or being taken to sexy paradise. It’s uncomfortable, or as they say in schools today “inappropriate.”

But those are the themes thrown in your face more and more on radio, TV, and forget about the Internet.

I’m no prude and don’t suggest that everything should be appropriate for children. But it seems as though you used to have to look a little harder for “adult” entertainment. There’s quite a difference between prime time TV shows such as “Full House” and “The Cosby Show” and today’s network primetime standbys like “Two and a Half Men” or “The Big Bang Theory.”

Another example of how things change, and why I watch more of Nickelodeon and the Disney Channel than I ever imagined I would again.

• Eric Olson is editor of the Daily Chronicle. Reach him at 815-756-4841 ext. 2257, email eolson@shawmedia. com, or follow him @DC_Editor.

8 TODAY’S TALKER

Tape of MLK’s speech in Ariz. uncovered

By TERRY TANG The Associated Press PHOENIX – Mary Scanlon had no idea a $3 purchase from a Goodwill store in Phoenix would turn out to be a rare link to the civil rights movement’s most revered leader.

In April, Scanlon was at the thrift store when she spotted a pile of 35 vintage reel-to-reel tapes, including one labeled with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s name. Despite the moldy and torn packaging, she snapped up all of them.

“I didn’t really necessarily have any expectation that this tape would be rare,” Scanlon said.

Arizona State University archivists have found that tape is the only known recording of speeches the slain civil rights leader gave at ASU and at a Phoenix church in June 1964. The hourlong audio has since been digitized and is now available for listening on ASU’s website through June 30.

The tape illustrates that King had been eager to visit supporters in Arizona, a state that would draw criticism more than 20 years later for rescinding the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

Scanlon, who donated all the tapes to the school, said the find is one of the high points of her life.

“To have anything about myself connected in any way to Martin Luther King, what more could a person ask for? I’m so proud,” Scanlon said.

Rob Spindler, a university archivist and curator, said it’s miraculous that the audio was still intact. When he first spoke with Scanlon, he immediately warned her not to try and play the tape.

“When the material is that old,

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Seen from right are G. Homer Durham, Martin Luther King Jr., Ralph Abernathy, an unidentified participant, the Rev. Louis Eaton and Msgr. Robert Donahoe at Goodwin Stadium at Arizona State University. Mary Scanlon purchased 35 vintage tapes from a Goodwill store in Phoenix that included the only known recording of speeches King gave at ASU and a Phoenix church in June 1964. sometimes you only get one shot to preserve it,” Spindler said.

The tapes were taken from the Ragsdale Mortuary, which was owned by Lincoln Ragsdale, a civil rights leader in Phoenix who died in 1995, Goodwill employees said. Spindler sent the tapes to a company in Kentucky to copy them to a digital format. On May 17, Spindler, Scanlon, a university librarian and two ASU professors who have researched King gathered to listen to the recording for the first time. Hearing King’s voice brought most of them to tears.

“It answers a question we’ve had for decades,” said Spindler, who believes

it was King’s first public appearance in Arizona. “What did Martin Luther King say to us that night and how did he arrive here in Phoenix? Now we have a much better idea of those things.”

Arizona was the last stop on a West Coast tour King had been on, Spindler said. The university and the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People worked to get the preacher to visit.

About 8,000 people attended the June 3 speech at Goodwin Stadium. In his remarks, King focused on the Civil Rights Act, which at the time was stuck in a filibuster in the U.S. Senate.

CLOVIS, N.M. – Salmon did the trick. The initial suspicion was that a homeless person stayed in Clovis’ public library past closing time and triggered the alarm system’s motion detector.

But according to the Clovis News Journal, a search by police and librarian Margaret Hinchee for more than an hour that night was fruitless.

It happened the next few nights, too. But then a custodian reported seeing a cat. A check of video footage confirmed there was a cat in the library.

So the librarians put salmon in a cage and left one night. When they returned a half-hour later, the cat was in the cage.

The cat now has a temporary home with a library employee.

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Culver’s ‘re-images’ Sycamore site

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By JILLIAN DUCHNOWSKI SYCAMORE – Culver’s of Sycamore has reopened with a new look after closing for renovations this week.

The re-imaging provides Culver’s, 1200 DeKalb Ave., with an improved dining atmosphere designed to enhance the guest experience, franchise owner Amanda Corona said. The restaurant has been open at that location since 2000, and the franchise agreement requires “freshening up” the site occasionally, Corona said.

“We did some painting and got some new equipment a couple of years ago,” Corona said.

A couple of weeks ago, the marquee in front of the building was replaced with a digital sign.

Improvements inside include a new dropped ceiling; new booths, tables and chairs; new carpeting; a digital sign and several TV screens, Corona said. The bathrooms were completely renovated, she said.

“The colors make the dining room feel bigger and give it a warmer feeling,” Corona said. “It’s all about providing a homier experience for our guests.”

Culver’s guest Megan Stansky of Cortland was at the restaurant Friday with her three daughters and her par-

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Shane Smith (from left), Noël Smith and Adam Alexander, 4, enjoy frozen custard Friday at Culver’s in Sycamore. The Culver’s Sycamore location has been updated with a suspended ceiling, new carpet, tables and seats as well as other improvements. ents after a school program.

“We come here about once a month of so,” Stansky said.

“I think it looks really nice since the renovation.”

Stansky’s mother, Deb Drager of Glen Ellyn, said they are in the area frequently visiting their grandchildren.

“They said they loved sitting in the bubble booth,” Drager said of her granddaughters, referring to the circles in the pattern on the upholstery. “They already have

their favorite booth named.”

Rockford resident Denise Wehrhan visited with her daughter after an appointment in Sycamore.

“I think all of the Culver’s restaurants are renovating,” Wehrhan said. “We go to the one in Rockford occasionally.”

Known for its butter burgers and fresh frozen custard, Culver’s also partners with a variety of community organizations for fundraisers.

“I have three kids in Syc-

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n Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb’s Winter Farmers’ Market; the next market will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 22. n DeKalb’s electronics recycling drop-off n Sycamore Youth Basketball at Sycamore High School Fieldhouse n Northern Illinois Big 12 Freshman/Sophomore wrestling at Sycamore n Sycamore Middle School Wrestling at DeKalb n Sycamore Girls Bowling at Dixon n IHSA Cheerleading at Grayslake has been rescheduled to Sunday. n Open gym at the Sycamore High School Fieldhouse and issue a $120 fine, Dumdie said.

“With the popularity of auto headlamps, people can set their headlamps to come on automatically at night, but the issue is they don’t come on during the daylight when visibility is reduced,” Dumdie said.

Mark Espy, DeKalb’s assistant director of Public Works street operations, said today’s storm will bring wet snow that can be compacted by traffic, making it difficult to salt and leaving snow on a lot of road surfaces.

Colder temperatures are expected after the storm, with a low near zero tonight and below-zero Sunday, leaving that snow to freeze on the roads, Espy said.

“We’ll do everything we can to make sure [there are] safe driving conditions, but residents will have to slow down,” Espy said.

Nathan Schwartz, DeKalb County Engineer, said the county is in fair condition with salt because they have accumulated reserves in anticipation of delivery issues.

Another storm Tuesday is expected to carry more snow and winds at 40 mph or faster, with drifting snow expected to be a problem, Sebenste said.

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DeKALB – DeKalb city officials are telling residents not to park on streets through today during a predicted winter storm.

Having too many vehicles parked along the curb will make plowing difficult for crews.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for DeKalb County until 6 p.m. today, with another band of snow showers expected to hit the area early next week.

The heaviest snowfall will occur between 6 a.m. and noon today, NIU meteorologist Gilbert Sebenste said.

The south side of the county is expected to get more snow, about 8 to 9 inches, than the north side, which is expected to receive 5 to 8 inches, Sebenste said.

DeKalb will receive 6 to 8 inches, Sebenste said.

Residents are encouraged to use off-street parking because it is likely a snow emergency will be declared today, according to a city of DeKalb news release issued Friday.

Residents can use Lot No. 3, or the Gurler Lot, at the northwest corner of Grove and South Fourth streets to park during the storm, the news release states.

The city of DeKalb will not salt residential streets to conserve its salt supply. The city has had issues receiving deliveries from the state on time, and has only about 200 tons of salt remaining, DeKalb Public Works Director TJ Moore said. The city has ordered 800 tons of road salt that has not arrived.

“In residential areas, people can drive slowly and carefully, so plowing is less needed,” Moore said.

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Gary Dumdie reminded drivers to make sure their headlamps are on when visibility is low. Police are noticing more motorists are not turning on their headlights during poor conditions, leaving police to ticket them

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“We’re passionate about helping the schools.”

Another change in the dining room is divided trash containers – for paper and plastic - that assist with recycling.

“Recycling is something we’re becoming more aware of, and we hope our guests will participate,” Corona said. “I haven’t heard a lot of feedback from our guests yet, but our employees are excited about it.”

SYCAMORE – A 27-yearold DeKalb man was sentenced to 6 years in prison for selling heroin to an undercover DeKalb police officer in March, court records show.

Christopher Davis, of the 800 block of West Hillcrest Drive, pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled s u b s t a n c e Christopher within 1,000 Davis, 27, of feet of a school DeKalb and resisting a peace officer Thursday, in exchange for prosecutors dropping several charges, including drug-induced homicide.

Davis had been accused

of supplying heroin to Melissa Ramon, 33, of DeKalb, who overdosed in a coin laundry bathroom March 5, and died three days later, court records show. If he had been convicted of that charge, Davis would have been sentenced to between six and 30 years in prison.

The resisting a peace officer charge stemmed from an incident Tuesday.

Police said when Davis was being escorted onto the elevator on his way to the DeKalb County Courthouse, he pulled away from a DeKalb County Sheriff’s officer and swung his elbow at him twice, bloodying the officer’s lip, court records show.

Davis continued to resist until the officer unholstered his taser, at which time Davis stopped, according to court records.

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Police object to fraction of gun-carry permits The ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO – Police across Illinois have objected to only 236 applications from people seeking to carry concealed weapons out of 33,631 submitted to the state police.

The Chicago Sun-Times reported Friday that a state licensing board will consider objections within 30 days of a police department filing one.

The board has a former judge, two former prosecutors, three

former FBI agents and a psychiatry professor.

The first licenses to carry concealed weapons could be issued by spring, the Arlington Heights Daily Herald reported Friday.

“We’re probably looking at some permits being issued after the first couple weeks in March,” Illinois State Police spokeswoman Monique Bond said. “It’s a possibility.”

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office has filed the most objec-

tions in the state, with 120. The Chicago Police Department has only filed seven.

“The process for reviewing applications is rightly time-consuming and requires multiple levels of hand entry into various CPD databases,” police spokesman Adam Collins said. “We are prioritizing reviews by the application due date and more than 96 percent of the applications remain in our 30-day window for review.”

Nearly 8,000 applications

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Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart has assigned 25 employees to screen concealed carry applications filed by anyone who has lived in Cook County during the past decade. They scan for arrests for gun- or gang-related crimes or violent

8OBITUARIES

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Born: May 24, 1921, in Villa Grove, Ill. Died: Jan. 30, 2014, in DeKalb, Ill.

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Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn asks Anna Munoz her age Thursday as she replies enthusiastically, 4, at the Edwards Center for Young Learners in Chicago. Quinn made his “Birth to Five” early education push a major cornerstone of this year’s annual address to lawmakers.

Unclear how Quinn would fund early education plan The ASSOCIATED PRESS SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn detailed an ambitious early childhood education plan during his State of the State address this week, but left out of the annual speech was any mention of how to pay for it in a state beset by financial troubles.

While Quinn’s “Birth to Five” initiative may serve as a cornerstone of his re-election campaign, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle said implementing a costly new program could be a tough sell after deep state budget cuts and as they head into a legislative session expected to be dominated by a tax and spend debate.

“We’re going to have a really, really tough year,” said state Rep. Frank Mautino, House Speaker Michael Madigan’s point person on the budget. “What I’m looking at now, what our staffs are looking at, is potentially the reduction of $1.5 billion with the tax increase going away.”

The State Board of Education said it has already has seen more than $800 million in cuts to school funding since 2009. Among the school services and programs that receive state money, early childhood education has taken a hard hit, receiving $80 million less this year than the $380 million lawmakers approved in 2009.

“It’s gotten ravaged, it’s

all gotten ravaged,” said Robin Steans, executive director of education think tank Advance Illinois. “And that’s happening in the face of the fact that every year that goes by there’s stronger and stronger evidence of how important education during the first five years is.”

This year, the Board of Education is asking for an extra $25 million pegged for early childhood education programs to offset recent cuts.

Yet Quinn, touting the benefits of early childhood education, said Wednesday that he wants to increase access to prenatal care, early learning and parental support.

was charged Friday, Jan. 24, with fighting in city.

Anthony O. Alford, 20, of the 700 block of West Hillcrest Drive, DeKalb, was charged Friday, Jan. 24, with trespass to land.

James D. Stewart, 51, of the 500 block of College Avenue, DeKalb, was charged Saturday, Jan. 25, with aggravated assault and disorderly conduct.

Cruz V. Montana, 31, of the 1100 block of Market Street, DeKalb, was charged Saturday, Jan. 25, with resisting, obstructing or disarming an officer.

Dominic El Primbas, 19, of the 300 block of North Plainfield

Lane, Chicago, was charged Sunday, Jan. 26, with underage drinking.

Shawnita A. West, 25, of the 800 block of Crane Drive, DeKalb, was charged Sunday, Jan. 26, with retail theft.

Aisha M. Shadeed, 19, of the 11000 block of Parnell Avenue, Chicago, was charged Monday, Jan. 27, with domestic battery.

Olutamilore O. Osilaja, 24, of the 700 block of Fotis Drive, DeKalb, was charged Monday, Jan. 27, with domestic battery.

Alonzo L. Bingham, 23, of the 2900 block of West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, was charged Tuesday, Jan. 28, with battery.

8POLICE REPORTS Note to readers: Information in Police Reports is obtained from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and city police departments. Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

DeKalb city William D. Digioia, 22, of the 900 block of Greenbrier Road, DeKalb, was charged Friday, Jan. 24, with simple battery.

Charles S. Fenger, 22, of the 700 block of Regent Drive, DeKalb, was charged Friday, Jan. 24, with fighting in city.

James G. Slein, 23, of the 700 block of Regent Drive, DeKalb,

DeKALB – Stanley Louis Bozdech, 92, of DeKalb, Ill., passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, at home after a short illness.

Born May 24, 1921, in Villa Grove, the son of John and Pauline (Gilles) Bozdech, Stan married Ruth E. Parkins on June 18, 1955.

Stanley worked as a seedsman/ engineer for DeKalb Agricultural Association, later working as a consultant for Monsanto Corp., from 1947 until his death.

During his career, he traveled extensively in the United States, South America, Mexico and many other countries, overseeing the building of seed plants and processing facilities. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio, and a Master of Business Administration from Northern Illinois University.

During his life, Stanley was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb, Newman Catholic Center at NIU, Knights of Columbus, DAAHA, American Seed Trade Association and many other professional societies and associations. He also was an active volunteer in DeKalb and the other communities where he had lived.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth; children, Barbara Nickerson of Phoenix., John (Kathy) Bozdech of Quincy, and Elizabeth (Gene) O’Keefe of Ninety Six, S.C.; grandchildren, Nicholas, Joseph and Margaret Bozdech, and Jeremy and Alex Nickerson; brother, Lee, of Peoria; and numerous nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Edward, both of Villa Grove; and a son-in-law, Eric Nickerson.

The funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 321 Pine St., DeKalb, with the Rev. Steve Lang celebrating. The burial will be Saturday, Feb. 8, at St. Mary Cemetery, Pesotum.

The visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at Anderson Funeral Home, DeKalb.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Stanley L. Bozdech Memorial Fund, sent in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 S. Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.

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EUGENE A. CICCI Born: Sept. 24, 1938, in LaSalle, Ill. Died: Jan. 29, 2014, in DeKalb, Ill. SYCAMORE – Eugene Arthur Cicci, 75, of Sycamore Ill., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, at Kishwaukee Hospital, DeKalb.

Born Sept. 24, 1938, in LaSalle, the son of Arthur and Elizabeth (Rosenkranz) Cicci, Eugene married Patricia Ann Smith on Sept.

8, 1962, in Spring Valley.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1959, having served in the Submarine Service, aboard the USS Sailfish. He was a member of Christ the Teacher Parish, DeKalb. He worked for more than 31 years at Caterpillar in Montgomery.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; children, Joseph (Tina) Cicci of Joliet, Carolyn Cicci of Oshkosh, Wis., Elizabeth (Josh) Arnold of Los Angeles, and Kate (Greg) Johnson of Elburn; grandchildren, Samantha Cicci, Amanda Brunswick, Tyler Cicci and Aleka Arnold; siblings, Carole Niejadlik of Flagstaff, Ariz., Jerry Cicci of Las Vegas, and Mary Beth (Bruce) Brantner of LaSalle; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Elaine.

The memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at Christ the Teacher Parish, 512 Normal Road, DeKalb, with the Rev. Matt McMorrow celebrating and with full military honors by the DeKalb County Honor Guard afterward.

Burial of cremated remains will be at a later date. Cremation is by Anderson Funeral Home Crematory.

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CAMERON D. LUPTON DeKALB – Cameron Dean Lupton, 28, of Malta, Ill., died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, in DeKalb.

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The ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO – The Republican race for Illinois governor took a nasty turn Friday, with Treasurer Dan Rutherford accusing venture capitalist Bruce Rauner of being behind a “fishy” scheme to taint his image ahead of the primary.

Rutherford announced – during a hastily called news conference – that a treasurer’s office employee who has made “allegaDan tions of misconduct” against Rutherford him was being State represented treasurer by an attorney who’d been on Rauner’s payroll. Rutherford said the attorney demanded $300,000 on the employee’s behalf to “walk away and keep it under wraps.”

Rauner struck back by saying Rutherford should focus on clearing up the allegations.

Rutherford said his office was launching an external investigation into the employee’s allegations after an internal probe showed “absolutely no truth” to the claims.

“There is something very, very fishy about the timing and with regards to who’s behind it,” Rutherford told reporters.

Rauner spokesman Mike Schrimpf dismissed Rutherford’s claims as false.

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Schrimpf said the lawyer mentioned by Rutherford worked for Rauner last spring on an office space lease. The attorney was paid a one-time fee of $3,500 and nothing was discussed with the attorney related to the treasurer, Schrimpf said.

“Treasurer Rutherford should spend his time answering the serious claims made against him by a state employee, rather than trying to distract attention with a ridiculous false claim against us,” Schrimpf said in an emailed statement.

the public possession of concealed weapons when it was approved last summer in response to a federal court order.

Applicants must pay a $150 fee and take 16 hours of training – most in the nation.

Glen Ellyn instructor Jim Appleby said his classes – full with 30 students each last fall – have 15 to 20 apiece lately.

“I’ve had a few students complain that they have to do 16 hours of training,” Appleby said.

offenses, along with any history of domestic violence or mental illness.

Dart spokesman Frank Bilecki said the office has identified a total of 360 applications to which it plans to object.

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Keystone XL oil FBI called to Super Bowl scare pipeline clears Powder near stadium, hotels significant hurdle appears harmless

By MATTHEW DALY The Associated Press WASHINGTON – The long-delayed Keystone XL oil pipeline cleared a major hurdle toward approval Friday, a serious blow to environmentalists’ hopes that President Barack Obama will block the controversial project running more than 1,000 miles from Canada through the heart of the U.S. The State Department reported no major environmental objections to the proposed $7 billion pipeline, which has become a symbol of the political debate over climate change. Republicans and some oil- and gas-producing states in the U.S. – as well as Canada’s minister of natural resources – cheered the report, but it further rankled environmentalists already at odds with Obama and his energy policy.

The report stops short of recommending approval of the pipeline, but the review gives Obama new support if he chooses to endorse it in spite of opposition from many Democrats and environmental groups. Foes say the pipeline would carry “dirty oil” that contributes to global warming, and they also express concern about possible spills.

Republicans and business and labor groups have urged Obama to approve the pipeline to create thousands of jobs and move toward North American energy independence. The pipeline is also strongly supported by Democrats in oil and gas-producing states, including Sens. Mary Landrieu

of Louisiana, Mark Begich of Alaska and Mark Pryor of Arkansas. All face re-election this year and could be politically damaged by rejection of the pipeline. Republican Mitt Romney carried all three states in the 2012 presidential election.

The 1,179-mile pipeline would travel through the heart of the United States, carrying oil derived from tar sands in western Canada to a hub in Nebraska, where it would connect with existing pipelines to carry more than 800,000 barrels of crude oil a day to refineries in Texas. It would cross Montana and South Dakota before reaching Nebraska. An existing spur runs through Kansas and Oklahoma to Texas.

Canadian tar sands are likely to be developed regardless of U.S. action on the pipeline, the report said, and other options to get the oil from Canada to Gulf Coast refineries – including rail, trucks and barges – would be worse for climate change.

An alternative that relies on shipping the oil by rail through the central U.S. to Gulf Coast refineries would generate 28 percent more greenhouse gases than a pipeline, the report said.

State Department approval is needed because the pipeline crosses a U.S. border. The Environmental Protection Agency and other departments will have 90 days to comment before State makes a recommendation to Obama on whether the project is in the national interest. A final decision is not expected before summer.

8NATION BRIEFS Study details how to get songs out of your head WASHINGTON – It happens to nearly everyone: A song – let’s say Abba’s “Waterloo” – is stuck in your head and just won’t go away.

Now science has not one but three ways to dig that dreaded earworm out.

Researchers at the University of London found that earworm victims say you can listen to the complete song or sing it; you can just not let it bother you, or you can try using another song to shove out the offending tune.

How about “God Save the Queen?” Researcher Lauren Stewart of the University of London said that un-catchy tune was mentioned most often as an earworm replacement.

The study of 18,000 residents of Finland and England is in the journal PLOS One.

Lawyer: Christie knew of bridge closures TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Chris Christie made inaccurate

statements during a news conference about the lane closures near the George Washington Bridge, according to a letter released Friday by a lawyer for a former Christie loyalist who ordered the closures and resigned amid the ensuing scandal that has engulfed the New Jersey governor’s administration.

In the letter, David Wildstein’s lawyer said his client “contests the accuracy of various statements that the governor made about him and he can prove the inaccuracy of some.”

Attorney Alan Zegas’ letter also said evidence exists suggesting the governor knew about the closures as they happened in September. The letter does not say what the evidence is and Zegas did not return calls to The Associated Press.

The Republican governor’s office said the letter’s key allegation – that Christie knew about the closures when they happened – does not contradict what the governor has said.

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The agency said further testing was being conducted on the substance, but it is “within normal values.”

White powder also was found in a letter sent to former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani’s business in New York City, where police said preliminary tests showed it posed no threat.

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Police officers stand guard outside a closed post office Friday in Wood Ridge, N.J. The FBI said a powder mailed to several locations in New York and New Jersey, including at least five hotels near the site of Sunday’s Super Bowl, appears not to be dangerous. official, who wasn’t authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity, said powder from one envelope tested positive for baking soda. It’s not clear where that letter was sent.

Hackensack University Medical Center received a number of people for evalu-

ation because they came in contact with the letters, but a hospital spokeswoman said there were no reported illnesses or injuries.

In New Jersey, the suspicious mailings went to at least five hotels, Carlstadt Police Detective John Cleary said.

The mailings arrived at an Econo Lodge in Carlstadt, a Homestead Suites hotel in East Rutherford and a Renaissance Inn in Rutherford, Cleary said. Investigators intercepted additional envelopes from a mail truck before they reached a Holiday Inn Express and Hampton Inn in Carlstadt, he said.

At the Homewood Suites, General Manager Thomas Martucci said the letter sent to his motel contained yellow powder and a typed letter inside referencing al-Qaida and the Dallas FBI. “It was nonsense,” he said.

Lauren Wallace, a jet company employee from Los Angeles staying at the Homewood Suites, said she saw hazardous-material trucks outside and was shooed back from the lobby to her room around 11:15 a.m. by a hotel employee. She said she was allowed out of her room about 40 minutes later.

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Company agrees to notify IEPA at least 24 hours before digging Continued from page A1 contractors wear monitors recording any levels of combustible gas, oxygen, carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide, court records show. On Jan. 14, landfill workers were wearing air monitoring devices, which did not detect any dangerous substances but did not log any data, according to an inspection report from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

Waste Management officials also have agreed to collect within 10 days two samples from the gas collection system at the landfill, including one from the wellhead nearest to the area where

crews were digging Jan. 14.

Waste Management also agreed to notify IEPA officials at least 24 hours before digging in waste again to expand the gas collection system. Landfill officials have a week to install a weather station that can monitor and record temperature, wind speed and direction and barometric pressure.

If Waste Management fails to meet any requirements in the agreed order, landfill officials have agreed to pay $300 a day for each violation.

The agreed order is just the first step for the lawsuit filed Thursday, however.

The lawsuit alleges several violations of environmental laws stemming from the incident, including conduct

that caused substantial endangerment to public health and welfare, air pollution, violations of waste disposal regulations, and violations of the landfill permit. In each count, Madigan’s office seeks the statutory maximum penalty of $50,000 per violation and $10,000 for each day each violation continues.

DeKalb County Judge William Brady set the matter for a status hearing March 25.

In addition, Waste Management officials will stand by their offer to reimburse families for medical costs incurred as a result of the incident, Disbrow said. She said company officials are finalizing the protocol for that reimbursement with school district leaders.

House speaker rejected idea of pathway to citizenship • IMMIGRATION Continued from page A1 “I’m going to do everything I can in the coming months to see if we can get this over the finish line,” Obama said Friday of an immigration overhaul in a Google Plus Hangout talk.

In an earlier compromise, Obama signaled late last year that he could accept the House’s piecemeal, bill-bybill approach to immigration changes after months of backing a comprehensive, bipartisan Senate bill. Notably, he calibrated his comments on immigration in his State of the Union address this week.

“I think he realizes that this is a very delicate issue, it’s very controversial and I think his recent statements have been very, very positive in allowing us to move forward,” Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., a proponent of immigration overhaul, told

reporters Friday.

Boehner, for his part, tried to sell his reluctant broader caucus on tackling immigration this year by casting it as critical to job creation, economic growth and national security. The speaker, along with Reps. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and Jeff Denham, R-Calif., argued for action in a closeddoor session with other House Republicans on Thursday at their annual retreat in Cambridge, Md. Boehner rejected the idea of a path to citizenship.

“If Democrats insist on that, then we are not going to get anywhere this year,” he said.

The House leaders’ “standards for immigration reform” call for increased border security, better law enforcement within the U.S., a pathway to legal status but not citizenship for millions of adults who live in America unlawfully – after they pay back taxes and fines – and a chance for legal resi-

dence and citizenship for children brought to the country illegally.

But several Republicans questioned the strategy of pushing a contentious issue that divides the caucus and angers conservative GOP voters – especially since the party has been capitalizing on Obama’s abysmal approval ratings and on Democrats’ troubles in defending the national health care overhaul.

Any doubts about the Republicans’ election-year prospects were erased with news this week of the planned retirement of Rep. Henry Waxman, a 20-term lawmaker who would have become chairman of a House committee if Democrats could win back the chamber.

“Why in the world would we want to change the subject to comprehensive immigration reform,” said Rep. John Fleming, R-La., who called it a “suicide mission” for the GOP.

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Fans fill the stands Friday for the annual Sycamore versus DeKalb girls and boys basketball games at the Northern Illinois University’s Convocation Center.

DeKalb’s varsity girls defeated Sycamore said.

“It’s great for both communities to be so close,” Ryder said. “All the fans are here to support each other.”

That’s why Kortney Fay, an eighth-grader at Sycamore Middle School, attended the games.

Kortney had half her face painted in gold glitter. She said there are many reasons she watches the games, supporting her team being one of them.

“It’s a little bit of everything,” Kortney said. “It’s for my friends, the teams and to raise money.”

Megan Jones, a senior at DeKalb High School, had on

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8SKETCH VIEW

8OUR VIEW: THUMBS UP, THUMBS DOWN

Making your voice heard

8LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Progressive tax not the answer for Illinois

tax! Democrats seem to have a consistent knack for figuring new ways to bring revenue to state To the Editor: coffers, whether it be through a Illinois Democrats want to “temporary income-tax increase,” change our state income tax. gaming, or new fees.

Democrats desire to replace the Democrats in Springfield are current, flat income tax with a “progressive” income tax. By defi- now telling the public that what we really need is a new tax nition, a progressive tax system applies higher income tax rates to system that will allow increased taxes on the wealthy in order to higher earners. continue the Illinois spending The Democrats will have you spree. Democrats promised believe that the “progressive” us a temporary increase in our system is fair because people with little income will pay less in state income tax, but with that tax and those greedy rich will pay temporary increase set to end, more dollars are needed to feed their fair share. The truth is that with our current flat rate, those in the beast.

How will a progressive tax lower tax brackets pay little to no benefit Illinois taxpayers? It taxes already due to tax breaks.

We do not need a progressive won’t! The current exodus from

this state will be further fueled by the enactment of a progressive tax that will discourage business investment, growth, expansion, and employment.

More small businesses will flee this already hostile business climate. When you couple the progressive tax with Obamacare, some of the highest energy costs in the nation, a proposed increase in the minimum wage, and continued, unrestrained state spending, the result is disaster and a state that is a mirror image of Detroit – a once vibrant economy ruined through decades of Democrat policies.

Government must stop burdening those who earn with increased taxes. A better plan is

reduce spending and thus freeze, or even lower, taxes and create a business climate that will encourage growth and job creation.

When everyone has a chance to enjoy economic freedom, the result will be increased tax revenue as a consequence of expansion and job growth.

We all have to live within our means as individuals. Government should be no different. Our legislators need to be reminded that the money they spend was first earned by a voter. Until our lawmakers can demonstrate responsibility, we should not trust them with a dime more of our money.

Dan McIntyre DeKalb County Tea Party board member Genoa

Thumbs up: To listening to constituents. When the Illinois Department of Transportation proposed widening Route 34 to five lanes between Sandwich and Plano – at a potential loss of eight homes, 15 businesses and dozens of on-street parking spaces – local residents responded in force to express their displeasure with the idea. IDOT held several town-hall style meetings with residents and local officials and extended the written comment period to allow more people to express their concerns. Then, last week, the state bowed to community concern and announced that the proposal is off the table. The next time an issue in your community comes up for a public hearing or public discussion, take note and make your voice heard.

Thumbs down: To the propane gas shortage that is squeezing homes and businesses that rely on propane for heating. A national shortage of propane, owing to a pipeline shutdown and a wet fall that saw increased use of the fuel in drying crops, coupled with higher demand this frigid winter, has sent propane prices into the $5 a gallon range. Hundreds of customers in DeKalb County have seen the cost to heat their homes and businesses skyrocket, with bills in the thousands of dollars. Some people are wondering how they will pay for their next shipment of the fuel, and are keeping their homes chilly in an attempt to conserve.

The situation has prompted Gov. Pat Quinn to declare a supply emergency, and we hope consumers will see some relief from the situation soon.

Thumbs up: To Robert Boey and his dedication to the community. He received the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce’s Clifford Danielson Outstanding Citizen Award this week. A successful businessman at American Bare Conductor Inc. and the Sycamore Industrial Park Corp., Boey has served on the boards of trustees for Northern Illinois University and Kishwaukee College and was one of the founders of the DeKalb County Economic Development Corp. He also has served on the boards of Kishwaukee Hospital, the NIU Foundation, the DeKalb Planning Commission and Castle Bank.

Thumbs down: To threats of terrorism clouding the Winter Olympics. With the games set to begin Friday, much attention has been devoted to the threat of suicide bombings and other terrorist attacks. The Russian city of Sochi will be occupied by about 100,000 police, security agents and army troops who will try to keep the venues secure. As an Associated Press story this week noted, “the array of high-tech gear deployed makes Sochi look like it’s preparing for an enemy invasion from both air and sea.” It is disheartening that the quadrennial event meant to celebrate the uniting power of sport and competition must take place in a virtual police state, and that so many athletes and spectators must be so fearful for their safety.

Thumbs up: To thinking outside the box. Kirkland village leaders bought the former Kirkland Super Market intending the renovate it and either sell or lease it to another operator, but now Dan Kenney, executive director of DeKalb County Community Gardens, is suggesting opening a community-owned grocery store there. He plans to pitch the idea, which could be structured in a variety of ways, to village trustees in March. We’ll be interested to hear what he – and village leaders and residents – have to say.

8 ANOTHER VIEW

Solve inequality with opportunity, not entitlement Afghanistan’s president There has been much discussion about income inequality recently. President Obama seems to think we can make significant progress in eliminating poverty by raising the minimum wage, as his State of the Union address highlighted.

Many hope that through a simple declaration, the poor can be elevated to a higher social status. Such people fail to realize that pay is associated with value – otherwise, we could just pay everybody $1 million a year and let everybody be rich. In a capitalistic society, those individuals who produce the wherewithal to obtain income tend to be paid quite handsomely, while individuals who don’t generate significant income are paid accordingly.

As in any situation that involves human beings, there will be some abuses, but generally speaking, this kind of system works by incentivizing individuals to do the things necessary to enhance their value in the marketplace.

Many in the current administration and their sycophants in the news media are trying to persuade Americans that there is significant improvement in the general economy. But record numbers of people are enrolling in the food-stamp program and receiving various government subsidies. Common sense dictates that if the economy were improving, there would be an accompanying decline in the number of people depending on government supplements.

As a child, I was eyewitness to people who preferred a sedentary, nonproductive life as long as they could collect public assistance. Others, including my mother, from the exact same environment, worked

VIEWS Ben S. Carson incessantly to try to improve their own lives and those of their children. My mother worked as a domestic in the homes of wealthy people who were generous to her because she was dependable, honest and hardworking.

They also learned about my brother and me, because my mother would share our stellar report cards with them once we had conquered our academic doldrums. As a result, these successful people would send us significant monetary incentives to keep up the good work. One of them even loaned me his luxury convertible for a special occasion.

I was never resentful of the wealthy; I was inspired by their achievements and wanted to achieve at the highest possible levels so I could realize my potential and enjoy a pleasant lifestyle.

Luxury and a comfortable lifestyle are no longer goals of mine; they are byproducts of making myself valuable to society. I recognized after many difficulties in early childhood that the person who has the most to do with what happens to me in life is me. Other people and the environment could not thwart me unless I permitted it.

Only my attitude and acceptance of the victim mentality could get in the way.

As an adult, the best thing I can do for young people is to give them hope and opportunity. We all need to realize that by showing them kindness and sharing with

them, we can have a significant, positive impact on their lives.

We must, however, go beyond rhetoric and put concrete plans into action to allow people to ascend from the lower socioeconomic levels to the apex of our society based on their hard work and creativity.

We should be thinking about creative ways to fund schools in order to even out the distribution of resources between wealthy and impoverished neighborhoods.

Corporations and businesses need to concentrate on mutually beneficial apprenticeships and internships for potential workers in their cities. Courses in basic finance and work ethics should be offered in places where such knowledge would not be redundant. These are constructive things that can be done by “we the people.”

This does not mean the government doesn’t have an important role to play in promoting economic health. The following Jeffersonian quotation is an excellent definition of good government: “A wise and frugal government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government.”

In other words, protect people and get out of the way. Let’s use innovation to create opportunity, instead of using government to suppress it. Once we have a vibrant economy, entitlement reform will be a much easier discussion.

• Ben S. Carson is professor emeritus of neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University.

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burns bridge with U.S.

President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan seems to have decided that there is nothing lost, and maybe something to be gained, in destroying his relationship with the United States. While such behavior may serve his interests, it does not serve that of his long-suffering country.

Karzai has long been at odds with the United States. In the past week, his government distributed an inflammatory, falsified dossier, including graphic photographs, to try to document accusations that the American-led NATO coalition had caused great carnage, including civilian deaths, when it conducted airstrikes Jan. 15 in Afghanistan. The Times found that much of the same material had been posted on a Taliban website and that at least two of the photos were more than three years old.

No one disputes that civilians died in the attack, which hit Wazghar, a village in a valley with Taliban fighters, but coalition and Afghan officials differ on the death toll. The coalition said two children were killed when two compounds producing the heaviest Taliban fire were destroyed; the Afghans said 12 to 17 civilians were killed.

Karzai – like most citizens of his country – is fed up with airstrikes and especially civilian deaths, an understandable frustration after a dozen war-torn years.

But, according to the United Nations, most civilians are killed by the Taliban. Instead of dealing with the issue honestly, Karzai is increasingly using it to demonize the United States. Some Afghans have pushed back against Karzai’s conspiracies and destructive ways, but not enough. The candidates running to succeed him owe voters a vision of how they will improve governance and work more productively with the United States and its allies, who have spent billions of dollars to underwrite Afghanistan’s economy and will be asked to do more in the years to come.

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7-DAY FORECAST

A winter storm will continue to spread snow through the early afternoon hours with total accumulations of 4-8 inches possible. Winds will shift out of the northeast as colder air moves in by the evening. Very cold and dry air will move in as Canadian high pressure builds south. Another potent winter storm arrives Tuesday with 6 inches or more of snow possible.

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In this Dec. 17 photo, David’s Bridal dressmaker Noel Belancourt, wheels a plus-size mannequin to his workstation in New York. David’s Bridal, the nation’s largest bridal chain, started changing its fit mannequins used to create gowns to reflect the average body.

True to Form

Mannequins get a makeover to look more realistic

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO

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AP Retail Writer

he one-size-fits-all mannequin is getting a much-needed makeover.

Wings Beachwear’s mannequins in Miami sport flower tattoos like some of the women who shop there. The mannequins at American Apparel’s downtown New York City store have pubic hair peeking through their lingerie.

And at David’s Bridal, mannequins soon will get thicker waists, saggier breasts and back fat to mimic a more realistic shape.

“This will give (a shopper) a better idea of what the dress will look like on her,” says Michele Von Plato, a vice president at the nation’s largest bridal chain.

Stores are using more realistic versions of the usually tall, svelte, faceless mannequins in windows and aisles. It’s part of retailers’ efforts to make them look more like the women who wear their clothes. That means not only adding fat and hair, but also experimenting with makeup, wigs and even poses.

This comes after two decades of stores cutting back on mannequins to save money. Many have been using basic, white, headless, no-arms-orlegs torsos that can cost $300 compared with the more realistic-looking ones that can fetch up to $1,500. Now, as shoppers are increasingly buying online, stores are see mannequins as a tool to entice shoppers to buy.

Indeed, studies show mannequins matter when shoppers make buying decisions. Forty-two percent of customers recently polled by market research firm NPD Group Inc. say something on a mannequin influences whether they buy it. In fact, mannequins ranked just behind friends and family in terms of influence.

“Mannequins are the quintessen-

tial silent sales people,” says Eric Feigenbaum, chair of the visual merchandising department at LIM College, a fashion college in New York City.

Stores for over a century have played with the look of their “silent sales people.” Until the early 1900s, the most common ones were just torsos. But with the rise of mass production clothing, by full-length mannequins became popular.

The first ones were made of wax and melted in the heat and had details like human hair, nipples and porcelain teeth. By the 1960s, stores were investing in hair and makeup teams specifically devoted to taking care of the mannequins. That decade also started the trend of mannequins being made in the image of celebrities.

The late Adel Rootstein, founder of mannequin maker Rootstein, created a mannequin based on elfin model Twiggy in 1966. A year later, it made the first black mannequin based on Donyale Luna, the first black cover girl.

The next decade or so ushered in an era of hyper realism, with mannequins showing belly buttons and even back spine indentations, says ChadMichael Morrisette, an expert in mannequin history. But by the late 1980s, the trend moved away from realistic mannequins and toward torsos or mannequins without faces.

Now, retailers are doing another about-face.

Saks Fifth Avenue, for instance, spent about a decade using mostly mannequins who were headless or faceless. But in the past two years, the luxury retailer has been showcasing more mannequins with hair, makeup and chiseled features.

“There’s this whole generation of shoppers that hadn’t seen realistic mannequins,” says Harry E. Cunningham, a senior vice president at

Saks. “We saw it as an opportunity.”

Others also see opportunities.

Ralph Pucci International, a big mannequin maker that creates figures for Macy’s, Nordstrom and others, plans to offer versions with fuller hips and wider waists next year.

David’s Bridal also is going for a more realistic look. In 2007, the company scanned thousands of women’s bodies to figure out what the average woman looks like and applied those measurements to its first mannequins.

Whereas the original forms were closer to a size 6 with 36-26-36 bustwaist-hip measurements, David’s Bridal’s Von Plato says the new torso has less of a difference in measurements between the bust and the hip.

The breasts are now flatter on top and rounder underneath. And the plus-size mannequins will now show the imperfections of getting heavier, with bulges in places like the belly and back.

American Apparel, the teen apparel retailer known for its racy ads, this month has mannequins in its store in New York’s trendy SoHo shopping district that are wearing see-through lingerie that reveal pubic hair and nipples.

Ryan Holiday, an American Apparel spokesman, says the number of customers in the store has increased 30 percent since the debut of the mannequins. “We created it to invite passersby to explore the idea of what is sexy and consider their comfort with the natural female form,” the company said in a statement.

The windows were attention grabbing, with most people on a recent Friday, stopping, pointing and laughing. “It’s a brilliant idea,” said Ali Mohammed, 55, a New York resident who works in construction in the area.

But Allison Berman, 19, thought the realism went too far. “I see this as sexual,” says another New York resident.

A glance at history of store mannequins

M

annequins have a rich century-old history.

They’re what Dr. Marsha Bentley Hale, one of the world’s leading experts on mannequins, calls “significant sociological reflections of our consumer society.”

Here’s a look at how mannequins have changed with the times: • Until the early 1900s, the most common mannequins had no head, arms or legs. But by 1912, with the rise of mass production clothing, full-fledged human figures became popular.

• During the Depression era, mannequins were inspired by Hollywood starlets as many Americans took refuge in movie theaters, according to Eric Feigenbaum, chair of the visual merchandising department of LIM College, a fashion college in New York City. But during World War II, the displays took on a somber tone to reflect more subdued fashions, he says.

• After World War II, mannequins started looking playful again. But sexuality was squelched during the 1940s and the 1950s. In fact, many American retailers removed the nipples of the older mannequins because they were considered too sexual, says Dr. Hale.

• With the sexual revolution in the 1960s, nipples were brought back to showcase braless fashions. The decade also saw the trend of mannequins being made in the image of celebrities. Rootstein, for example, created a mannequin based on the elfin model Twiggy in 1966.

• The late 1970s and early 1980s ushered in an era of hyper realism, with mannequins showing belly buttons and even back spine indentations, according to ChadMichael Morrisette, an expert in mannequin history.

• By the late 1980s, the trend moved away from realistic mannequins again, and more toward ones that were either headless or had faceless heads.

• The industry in recent years has been moving more toward more realistic-looking mannequins, with wigs, makeup, chiseled facial features, full waistlines and even tattoos.

– The Associated Press

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FAMILY TIME | How imaginative play benefits a child

Tip of the week Between the everyday obligations of school, sports and other extra-curricular activities, many children equate playtime with sitting in front of the television, computer or other electronic device. This dependence on electronic devices can be linked to a list of issues, including childhood obesity, as well as reduced cognitive and muscle development. Children who instead engage in imaginative or pretend play are offered a stress-free environment where their dreams have no boundary. This type of activity just comes naturally for kids because it’s just plain fun.

Create a pretend play paradise A make-believe-friendly setting begins with the parents. Here are a few ideas to create an environment that fosters creative, imaginative play for your little ones: • Focus on fun: A truly free setting

for imaginative play is one without structure or rules. Let your child know there are no expectations or wrong outcomes while they are pretending.

There may be moments where you have to intervene, but the atmosphere should be relaxed and free from rules.

• Give toys that encourage pretend play: Make sure your kids have toys that allow them to express themselves.

• Read to your children: The benefits of children who are regularly read to are immense, from enhanced bonding between parent and child to better test scores. So begin the reading ritual as early as you can. You will find your child will love and look forward to sharing this healthy activity with you.

• Play along: Young children mimic everything their parents do, so be a model of imaginative play for them.

Go ahead and act silly – dress up with them, act out puppet shows or build forts with bed sheets.

• Create a fantasy prop box: Fill a box with various trinkets found throughout your home for kids to create their own forts, homes, businesses or simply a rousing game of dress-up.

Just make sure to pick items that are safe and you won’t miss if they are lost or damaged from heavy play.

• Plan open-ended activities: Instead of starting an art project with a finished model for them to create, plan free painting or crafting sessions with your kids. This will allow your children to fully express themselves any way they desire. Just make sure you have plenty of fun supplies on hand, such as glitter, paper, glue, markers, boxes,

feathers, sequins or any other trinkets you have on hand.

• Use the great outdoors as a playground: Encourage your kids to use the great outdoors as their canvas for unbridled creativity. A simple trip outside opens a whole world of play options for a child. Plus, it allows your children to be more active, which is always a bonus.

The many benefits of imaginative play Research shows parents who encourage this sort of imaginative play offer a healthy, supportive environment for their children. Here are a few of the ways in which the power of imagination benefits your child’s development and overall well-being: • Emotional and social development: When a child is involved in pretend play, he naturally creates scenarios and acts out different roles.

This often involves looking outside of their individual desires and learning the essential skills of empathy and understanding.

• Language aptitude: When alone at play, children will often mimic the vocabulary they’ve picked up from their parents, family members and educators. This association of vocabulary and word meaning is reinforced more when acted out in front of peers during pretend play.

• Enhanced mathematical skills: Parents who use fake food or money to act out a grocery store trip help their children associate the challenging concepts of addition and subtraction to real life.

• Problem-solving skills: From deciding who gets to be the princess to taking turns hosting the tea party, pretend play allows children to tap into cognitive thinking skills they’ll use in different scenarios throughout life.

• Enhanced relationships and bonding: New worlds are opened when children and adults interact together through imaginary play. Adults can offer wisdom, life lessons and vocabulary the child will absorb.

• Good, clean fun: Pretend play is the best way for children to escape from the stresses of daily life. By creating their own make-believe world, kids have complete control of their destiny within that environment. With so many play dates and after-school activities, such a release is a positive for many youngsters.

– Family Features/Calico Critters

Family movie night “The Legend of Hercules” Rated: PG-13 Length: 99 minutes Synopsis: In Ancient Greece 1200 B.C., a queen succumbs to the lust of Zeus to bear a son promised to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the king and restore peace to a land in hardship. But this prince, Hercules, knows nothing of his real identity or his destiny. He desires only one thing: the love of Hebe, Princess of Crete, who has been promised to his own brother.

When Hercules learns of his greater purpose, he must choose: to flee with his true love or to fulfill his destiny and become the true hero of his time.

The story behind one of the greatest

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50th anniversary Tom and Kathy Banta of DeKalb will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 9 at the DeKalb Elks Club, 209 S. Annie Glidden Road.

The couple was married Feb. 8, 1964, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in DeKalb. Kathy is a dental hygienist and Tom is a retired iron worker.

They have two children, Mike (Becky) Banta and Anthony (Heather) Banta.

They also have six grandchildren, Ryan, Kellas, Cullen, Cole, Kyle and Tyler, and two great-grandchildren, Jayden and Angelina.

85th birthday David C. Johnson, of Cortland, will celebrate his 85th birthday on Monday, Feb. 3.

Book report “Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids,” by Rob Elliott Ages: 6 to 12 Pages: 128 Synopsis: Kids can’t get enough of laughter - so they can’t get enough of Rob Elliot’s hilarious joke books!

“Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids” is an all-new collection of knock-knock jokes that will have kids and kids-at-heart rolling in the aisles. Jokes like: Knock knock.

Who’s there?

Ben. Ben who?

Ben away for a while but I’m back now. – Revell

Did you know?

NPR recently reported that a new study shows that the MTV show “16 and Pregnant” is helping lower the U.S. teen birth rate.

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myths is revealed in this action-packed epic – a tale of love, sacrifice and the strength of the human spirit. – Millennium Entertainment Violence/scary rating: 4 Sexual-content rating: 2 Profanity rating: 2 Drugs/alcohol rating: 2 Family Time rating: 3.5. It’s a fairly intense movie, so make sure your kids can handle it.

(Ratings are judged on a five-point scale, with 5 being “bad for kids” and 1 being “fine for kids.”)

Jean and Joe Bjorn of Sycamore will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 8.

The former Jean Montgomery married Joe T. Bjorn at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in DeKalb on Feb. 8, 1964, with the Rev. William Peterson officiating.

Jean worked for Sycamore School District 427 from 1986 until her retirement in 2004, and Joe worked in sales in the food service industry, retiring as a national sales manager in 2009.

They have two sons, Jeff (Erin Fitzpatrick-Bjorn) of Portland, Ore., and Ryan of Menasha, Wis. Joe and Jean will celebrate their anniversary with their family at Walt Disney World and other Florida locations later this year.

85th birthday Richard “Dick” Pearson of Sycamore will celebrate his 85th birthday with an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Sycamore United Methodist Church, 160 Johnson Ave., Sycamore.

Dick was born Feb. 6, 1929. He is retired from Leader Oil and Century 21 and is married to Barb Pearson.

Dick and his former wife, Martha, have three children, Roger (Sally) Pearson, Sally (Gary) Blake, and Ric (Michelle) Pearson.

They also have six grandchildren, Mindy (Jon) Solom, Marcy (Brad) Stark, Spencer Pearson, Luke Pearson, Bekken Marty Pearson and Gabe Pearson, and six great-grandchildren.

Guests are asked to omit gifts.

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To the Editor: In the wake of what many call the winter Polar Vortex, I take my hat off to the city of Rochelle and their brave men and women of the fire department. Today my parents flew home from their weeklong trip out west. They celebrated 60 years of marriage. They flew back to the Rockford airport only to try to make it home in their car on roads that became impassible.

Well mom and dad were traveling on Route 251 heading home when the wall of snow smacked their car right in the middle of the roadway. They like many others became snowbound. Dad called me to say they were safe in the car with a tank of gas and were trying to contact my brother (they did reach him) but before he could pick them up, the Rochelle Fire Department was out on the highway searching for stranded motorists. They came upon my parents and took them in the big red mobile back to Rochelle.

My parents called to say they were resting safely at the Petro truckstop, waiting for my brother who lives fewer than 10 miles away.

What makes this a story of bravery in the polar vortex is that my little brother came upon a stranded motorist only to pick him up and bring him to Rochelle granting this person a warm safe night in town. Mom and dad is now safe at my brother’s home in Esmond. Their car like many is right in the middle of the road. The fire department tried to push it off the road to no avail.

When my dad called and told me the news I knew he was concerned being 79. He said in all his life he has yet to witness this extreme weather before. He said the blizzard of 1979 has yet to come to the severity of the winds and drifting snow.

So once again, to the Rochelle Fire Department, thank you for bringing my parents to safety!

And thank you Christ Jesus for sending angels of protection over them in the midst of the storm!

Prayer works even when you least expect it ... just ask the stranded person my brother picked up off the roadway. I bet he prayed as well!

God is so wonderful ... gotta love Him! David Roland DeKalb

HorsePower fundraiser a success To the Editor: Hundreds of supporters enjoyed bowling, pizza, a silent auction, face-painting, cupcakes, and an exciting 50/50 raffle at the 2nd annual HorsePower Therapeutic Riding “Big Bowling Fundraiser.” The gathering of the HorsePower community was as much fun as it was highly beneficial to the continuing operations of our Equine Therapy program. In every way, HP shined last Saturday.

It was a day to celebrate friendships, award our students with a trophy ceremony, and raise funds to further our mission.

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Together, we far exceeded our goal, raising more than $22,000! Our lucky first place 50/50 raffle winner, Roger Fronek, won $4,675! The biggest winner of the day was HorsePower in the support generated for the program through the outpouring of generous donations.

As a 501c3 nonprofit, our dream to “turn no student away for inability to pay” is secure!

HorsePower serves approximately 35 adults and children with physical, cognitive, developmental and emotional disabilities through therapeutic riding and carriage driving programs. We could not accomplish our mission without your strong financial support and the dedication of more than 80 community volunteers who teach, lead horses, sidewalk, and assist in support and administrative functions.

Special thanks to Elburn Police Chief Steve Smith and the Illinois Council of Police for sponsoring our 50/50 raffle and to St. Charles Bowl for hosting the event. Eric Kroehnert ensured the success of the raffle, selling the most raffle tickets (187!). Jenn Brown coordinated an amazing silent auction. Cheri Gilson created a beautiful calendar that was well supported by corporate sponsors. Kris Dunteman coordinated a gorgeous cupcake table that was enjoyed by all. We also want to thank Arlene Hughes for donating her tremendous face-painting talents. Lastly, Meredith Milz worked for months creating blue and white rubber band bracelets that she sold at the event.

Her bracelets raised $122 for HP in an effort to help the program that helps her sister, Bekah!

You did an amazing job, everyone! Together we can continue to harness the healing power of the horse in a way that is both unique and effective for these adults and kids who make tremendous strides with their equine partners. Good work! I wish to extend a sincere “Thank You!” from all of us at HorsePower!

John Cain Chairman, HorsePower Board of Directors

Stage Coach appreciates KishHealth To the Editor: On behalf of Stage Coach Players, I would like to thank KishHealth System for their generous underwriting of our recent production of “Bill W. and Dr. Bob.” Over 400 audience members enjoyed the performances that tackled addiction, mental health and recovery from alcoholism. Many of our patrons shared personal stories with our cast afterwards. Several of them simply said “thank you for telling our story.”

So, in turn, it is our time to say thank you to KishHealth System for helping to make it possible. We appreciate your generosity.

Anita Biletzky President, Stage Coach Players

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Youngsters honored with service award The DeKalb County KEYS Initiative (Keep Encouraging Youth to Succeed) recently awarded five young people throughout DeKalb County with the 2013 Leaders or Tomorrow service award.

This award was created to recognize and honor the contributions that young people are making in the community and to encourage all youth to get involved in community service.

The Leaders of Tomorrow recipients were recognized and presented with a plaque during a city council meeting in their respective hometown. Award winners are: Evan Guest of DeKalb, Carinna Corbett of Genoa, and Michael Hermes, Maddie While and Susanna Martin, all of Sycamore.

The KEYS Initiative recognizes that youth volunteerism is a win-win for communities. Local nonprofit organizations get help carrying out their mission and youth volunteers get

valuable hands-on experience, a sense of purpose and a variety of benefits that help prepare them for their future.

Volunteering is a valuable component of positive youth development.

The KEYS Initiative also helps connect DeKalb County youth with volunteer opportunities at their annual youth volunteer fair. Sponsored in partnership with the Kishwaukee United Way, the youth volunteer fair is designed to facilitate volunteer connections and help ignite the volunteer spirit that has shaped our thriving community. The volunteer fair provides young people and their families with a myriad of opportunities that compliment both their interests and schedules.

This year’s volunteer fair will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. April 8 at the DeKalb Park District Hopkins Park building. Additional details about the volunteer fair will be available in late March.

Egyptian hosts Miss Fox Valley Pageant today The Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb will host the Miss Fox Valley Pageant at 4 p.m. today.

General admission seating costs $20 for main floor area and $25 for premiere seating.

Tickets are available from the Egyptian Theatre Box Office at 815-758-1225. The theater is located at 135 N. Second St., DeKalb.

The Miss Fox Valley Pageant is a local preliminary to the Miss Illinois/Miss America Scholarship Organization.

This pageant will crown six title holders to compete for state titles in June. All the princesses that participate will all be crowned and sashed as well.

The contestants will be crowned with one of the following titles: Miss Fox Valley, Miss Chain O’Lakes, Miss Fox Valley Outstanding Teen, Miss Chain O’Lakes Outstanding Teen, Miss Fox Valley Outstanding Pre-Teen, Miss Chain O’Lakes Outstanding Pre-Teen, as well as all of the local princess titles.

The main event will be giving three titles to the Miss Illinois level, including Miss Fox Valley, Miss Chain O’Lakes

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In addition to this event, many of the winners will join other statewide pageant winners as part of the Kishwaukee Fest Parade in late July. The parade will honor women in the military, as well as the many Miss Illinois Pageant winners in attendance.

This event is sponsored by the Miss Fox Valley Pageant organization and locally sponsored in part by the Kishwaukee Fest Organization and FunME Events. For more information, call Michael Embrey at 815-756-1263.

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Gardener’s Pathway can ease winter’s chill A day of fun, learning, and enjoyment are in store at the 2014 Gardener’s Pathway. University of Illinois Extension DeKalb County Master Gardeners and Kishwaukee College Continuing Education present a one-day collection of workshops for gardeners of all levels of experience.

The event will take place from 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Feb. 22 at Kishwaukee College Conference Center, at Route 38 and Malta Road in Malta.

Keynote speaker Melinda Myers will present “Creating a Colorful Garden Filled with Color, Form and Year-Round Interest.”

Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience, has written more than 20 gardening books and is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine.

Following the keynote presentation, attendees can choose from 18 workshops ranging from preserving food safely to body-smart gardening. Other topics include butterflies, roses, new for 2014, gifts from the garden, garden tips and tricks, forcing bulbs and branches, native plants in the home landscape, lasagna gardening, understanding wildlife in the gar-

den, and many more. Myers will also present a breakout session called “Healthful Gardening in Any Available Space.”

The workshop fee is $60, which includes a continental breakfast, garden lunch, welcome bag and select handouts. In addition to the workshops, a wide variety of vendors will be present at the Exhibit Hall including Blumen Gardens, DeKalb Area Garden Club, DeKalb County Community Gardens, Farm & Fleet, Heinz Brothers, Redbud Creek Farm, SIDEKICK by Sharon, The Garden Market, Wasco Nursery, Wild Ones of Rock River Valley and more. A variety of Myers’ books and DVDs will be available for purchase at a discounted rate. Myers will sign books upon purchase. Only cash or check will be accepted for book purchases.

To register for Gardener’s Pathway call 815-825-2086, ext. 2040, or download a registration form from http://web.extension.illinois. edu/bdo. Advance registration is required

by Feb. 17. Sessions will be filled in the order registrations are received. Workshops have limited seating space, so be prepared to share your first and second choice of workshops for each session.

8BRIEFS DCCF grant applications accepted online The DeKalb County Community Foundation’s Community Needs and Youth Engaged in Philanthropy grant programs will be administered through an online system starting in the spring.

Applicants should visit the DCCF’s to website, www. dekalbccf.org, to apply online.

The DCCF is no longer accepting paper applications for Community Needs and Youth Engaged in Philanthropy grants.

“Moving to an online system allows us to accept and review applications more efficiently.

It will save applicants time and valuable resources,” Becky Zantout, grants and community initiatives manager, said in a news release. “We used to ask organizations to make multiple copies of their application and inevitably needed more information from some organizations. The new system will eliminate that need.”

Applicants will complete required questions through drop-down menus and text boxes. Organizations can include as much information as they like by uploading supporting documents such as letters of recommendation or photos.

“The community foundation prides itself in its close relationship with all grant applicants. Anyone considering applying for a grant is welcome to call the Community Foundation with questions,” Zantout said in the release. To ensure your organization is eligible and inquire if the project is a good fit, applicants should review the Grant Guidelines available on the DCCF website before completing their application.

Youth Engaged in Philanthropy applications must be submitted online by midnight today.

Applications to the Community Needs Grant program can be submitted online until midnight March 1.

Gardening on the go Rose aficionados and home gardeners have access to two new mobile apps from University of Illinois Extension.

“Our Rose Garden” is an interactive tool that offers information on a variety of that sweetest-smelling flower. Learn how to plant and prune roses, protect them in the winter, and guard them from various diseases and pests. There is a gallery to keep track of favorite roses, take notes, share ideas

with other rose lovers, and make comments. Users also have access to a number of U of I Extension YouTube videos about rose care.

The second app, “Gardener’s Corner Newsstand,” provides access to Extension’s quarterly newsletter about home gardening. The newsletter offers information on gardening topics for every season, the care and maintenance of vegetable and flower gardens, variety selection, and disease prevention and control. This app was developed by Extension horticulturists in northern Illinois.

Visit http://web.extension. illinois.edu/state/apps.cfm to download “Our Rose Garden” free on Google Play or The App Store; “Gardener’s Corner Newsstand” can be downloaded free from The App Store.

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Greg Dennin (right) won a two-night motorcycle getaway package in a raffle at the Open Roads ABATE and Post 395 American Legion Riders pool tournament and chili cook-off. Patti Smith of ABATE is shown presenting the certificate.

Community treated to pool tournament, chili cook-off Open Roads ABATE of Illinois and the Leon Burson Post 395 American Legion Riders hosted their second annual Pool Tournament and Chili Cook-Off on Jan. 25 at the Leon Burson Post 395 American Legion in Plano.

The pool tournament was a double-elimination tournament with prizes awarded to the top three placements. Twenty-one people signed up for the pool tournament and made quite a showing with their expertise. An 8-year-old boy from Oswego impressed the crowd and other players with his shots, winning two games and losing games for the day. Scott Greiter won the top prize, followed closely by Steve Taxis and Matt Loveless.

Mike and Karen Spangler with Open Roads ABATE and Ralph Torres with the American

Legion Riders ran the event.

The chili cook-off was a hit with many members of the two organizations as well as people from the community. There were nine delicious pots of chili, by Bob Whitmer, Todd Glover, Sharyl Mataya, Al Holt, Moose Fletcher, Bob Lawrence, Ralph and Karla Torres, Nancy Roberts, and Bill Kolb. After all the votes were in, Bill Kolb placed third, Sharyl Mataya placed second, and Ralph and Karla Torres placed first. Proceeds benefit the Leon Burson Post 395 American Legion Riders.

Garden Inn Bed and Breakfast from Bedford, Ind., donated a certificate for a motorcycle getaway package for two nights. The winning raffle ticket went to Greg and Kristi Dennin.

National Activity Professionals Week

DHS Class of 1998 planning reunion DeKalb High School Class of 1998 is seeking classmates for its upcoming reunion in June.

Contact Tonya (Harvel) Hanson at tonyahanson@hotmail. com for more information.

There are still about 80 classmates have not been heard from. The class would like to extend an invitation to them.

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Prairie Crossing Living & Rehabilitation Center in Shabbona celebrated National Activity Professionals Week and welcomed a new activity director, Dusty Stone, pictured with one of Prairie Crossing’s residents. With years of experience in long-term care, Stone brings new and creative ideas to her position.

is hosting a fundraising night of impressive music

A Note to Remember SOMETIMES MY HUMAN DOESN’T WEAR PANTS AT HOME. IT’S A RIOT. —COLBY adopted 06-18-11

Saturday, February 8, 2014 7:00pm – 11:00pm Blumen Gardens • Sycamore

Tickets $20.00 per person Adult only event. Includes musical entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and dessert, coffee bar, raffle and silent auction. A cash bar will also be available.

Musical Entertainment includes Jim Kanas and Friends, Jazz In Progress, the Sycamore High School Jazz Ensemble, the Sycamore High School Jazz Choir, and other school ensembles.

Please visit our web site at: www.sycamoremusicboosters.com for additional information A limited number of tickets are available and are on sale now at the Sycamore High School main office, Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists 3266 Resource Parkway office in DeKalb, Kar Fre Flowers in Sycamore, via E-mail at Note2Remember@gmail.com or by calling 815.751.8388.

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By BERNICE BEDE OSOL Newspaper Enterprise Association

TODAY – You won’t need to take any idle time this year. You will be focused and prepared to meet every demand that you face. You will have no trouble achieving whatever it is that you set out to do. You will be highly organized, and your ideas will be well-defined and ready to be put into action. A financial upgrade is also very likely.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Do not allow anyone to play with your heart or call your emotional stability into question. Give yourself some time to think. Uncertainty around your love life is evident.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Secret encounters may lead to a thrilling adventure. Be cautious about sharing details about private affairs.

Now is a great time to take a pleasure trip if you can.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – You may have an unrealistic idea about your environment and your current position. Be sure that you’re clear about your range of obligations.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Emotional deception may lead you down the wrong path. You must face whatever is at the heart of the matter if you want to put it right. Be precise and completely honest.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – It’s best not to promise anything that you can’t actually deliver. You are prone to spending too much right now.

Resist the temptation to agree to any joint financial ventures.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Your lover may feel the need to resort to emotional blackmail if you have been neglecting his or her needs.

Burn your energy through physical activities.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Be careful what you say to your colleagues today, or they may misinterpret you. Think carefully about your reactions. Taking a drastic approach will not make up for past mistakes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Children may choose to fib about their whereabouts today. Traveling will work out well, whether for business or pleasure. Avoid get-rich-quick investment schemes.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Problems with gas, oil or water in your home may mess up your day. Be careful if you choose to fix your own appliances. A family member may be overindulgent.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Bureaucratic delays may cause anxiety today. Get all of your papers in order carefully. Avoid institutions or hospitals if at all possible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – A business trip may lead to a new opportunity. Be willing to make any move that will broaden your horizons.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Offering goods or services may be a way to make a bit of extra cash.

Think about ways to include the whole family in a business venture.

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Man stands up for groom’s role in planning Dear Abby: Why is a wedding always about the bride?

Why is the groom often ignored and the occasion not about BOTH of them? I find this offensive as a man who, by tradition, is supposed to “take care of her,” but is ignored as a partner in the relationship.

The whole deal about the day being about the bride is sexist, as far as I’m concerned. Television shows like “Bridezillas” make men look like idiots who have no value in a marriage. What are your thoughts? – Man Who Matters in Florida Dear Man Who Matters: These shows you refer to depend on shock value to attract and sustain an audience, and some of the goings-on that are portrayed are so far-out as to be freakish. Please don’t mistake reality TV for reality because nothing could be further from the truth.

Much has changed regarding marriage customs in the last decades. Traditionally, weddings were paid for by the parents of the bride. There was little monetary input from the groom’s family, and they did not expect to assist in the planning of the event.

Today, however, many couples postpone marriage until they are older and financially independent. They pay for

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips their own weddings and plan them as partners.

Dear Abby: I’m a senior in high school who is already taking college classes. I have told my mom I plan to become a special education teacher. I have been an aide in the special ed class for three years now, and I love it.

My mother and grandmother are not supportive.

They keep trying to talk me out of going to college to do what I love. They say I should be a nurse, so I can earn better money, and they tell me I won’t be able to find a job if I become a special ed teacher.

What should I do when they keep bringing this up? – Thinking About My Future Dear Thinking: Let me first tell you what not to do. Do not allow yourself to be drawn into an argument over this.

As much as you are thinking about your future, so are your mother and grandmother.

Because you are taking college classes, talk with a counselor at the school about the kinds of job openings there are for special education teachers. Visit the library and do some research. Both

would be intelligent ways to get a glimpse of what will be in store for you if you choose to go into that field.

Dear Abby: I have kids who play sports. As I sit in the stands and watch the games, I am disgusted by the negative attitudes and bad-mouthing I hear coming from the parents in the crowds.

How do parents teach good sportsmanship and compassion when the adults they see around them behave worse than the kids? As hard as I try, I can’t understand how grown adults can yell or call kids names at a sports event and expect these same kids to grow up with morals and values. – Sports Mom in Mountain Top, Pa. Dear Sports Mom: Positive reinforcement usually works better than name-calling and belittling. Kids are like sponges. They imitate the behavior they see the adults around them exhibit. Effective parents teach their children by modeling behavior they want to encourage in their children. (No one ever said this is always easy!)

The parents you describe may be trying to relive their youth vicariously through their children. Many times, it’s not possible for the children to do as well as – or better than – the parents, and

the result is the children end up disliking the sport.

Dear Abby: During the past three years, my husband and I managed to save about $45,000 for a down payment on the purchase of a new home.

(We each put in about half.)

Early last month, I asked my husband if he liked one house we had just seen, and he confessed that he had taken all the money we had saved and put it into a struggling business he has had for 12 years and which I helped him run on weekends.

I am devastated! It’s not just the money, which was for our future. The plan was to purchase an affordable home and pay it off quickly. But he lied to me, strung me along and stole from me, because half of that money was mine.

There is no chance he can repay it. My trust in him and our marriage is broken. What are your thoughts? – Crushed in Palm Harbor, Fla. Dear Crushed: Because the basis of any successful partnership – and that includes marriage – is trust, I think you have some serious thinking to do. And if you decide to remain married to your husband, you should have access to all documents connected to both your finances in the future.

Dear Abby: I am blessed to

have many friends who invite me to parties and gatherings.

I met a guy at one of them and we had a nice conversation.

A few days later he called me.

He said he’d gotten my number from our mutual friend. (I had given her permission to give it out to people who had been at the party.)

We talked some more and kept talking and exchanging emails over the course of a couple of months. Because it wasn’t every day or even every week, I thought we were just friends.

At the next party he asked me out on a date – a romantic date. This is a problem. I identify as an aromantic asexual.

I do not feel the things he does. Having to explain my sexual orientation to people is embarrassing. Any advice on how to convey this without ruining the friendship we have developed? – Embarrassed in Indiana Dear Embarrassed: Try saying it this way: “I’m flattered, but it would be better if we remain just friends. I think you’re terrific, but I am not a romantic or sexual person. It has nothing to do with you.

It’s just the way I am and always have been.”

• Write Dear Abby at www.

DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

‘Double-jointed’ people are really hypermobile Dear Dr. K: This may be a silly question, but here goes: Do people who are “double-jointed” have twice as many joints?

Dear Reader: I can see how you might think that. If the question is silly it’s because the medical term we use is imprecise and misleading. The term makes it sound as though “double-jointed” people have two joints in places that other people have only one, or that they have twice the normal amount of motion. Neither is true of people who are double-jointed. In fact, the vast majority of humans have the same number of bones and joints.

So who are the people that are called double-jointed?

Remember that kid in grade school who could bend his

ASK DR. K Anthony L. Komaroff thumb backward until it touched his wrist? Or the girl who could wrap her legs behind her head? They might have called themselves double-jointed.

The correct terminology for people with greater than normal flexibility of their joints is “hypermobility.”

That simply means the joints (and surrounding structures, including ligaments and tendons) are able to bend farther than average. In most cases, it’s not clear why a person has this extra mobility.

Most people with hypermo-

bility are otherwise normal and healthy. Hypermobility can cause problems in people who dislocate their shoulder, hip or kneecap – but most people who have these dislocations are not hypermobile.

Hypermobility is usually harmless. However, there are two uncommon diseases that cause hypermobility and other more serious problems.

The first, Marfan’s syndrome, leads to abnormal connective tissue including tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, bones and cartilage. People with Marfan’s syndrome can have problems involving the heart and major blood vessels, sudden collapse of the lungs, arthritis, and problems with the lens and retina of the eyes. The other, Ehlers-Dan-

los syndrome, can also cause weakening of the walls of major blood vessels.

Unusual hypermobility of the joints has been described in people (particularly children) with chronic fatigue syndrome. It also has been reported in people who inherit, or who develop later in life, a disorder of the mitochondria, the little “battery packs” that provide energy inside every cell in our body.

In most people, flexibility tends to decline with age. A few things may explain this age-related decrease: • Tiny injuries in tendons and ligaments that occur throughout life; • Diminished muscle mass and tone; • Biochemical changes that

occur in connective tissues as we age.

That’s not to say that the loss of flexibility is inevitable in all people as they age.

Just look at some older yoga masters.

But as for those kids who could wrap their legs around their heads when they were in grade school? Chances are, if you asked them today, they wouldn’t find that trick quite so easy – unless, for some reason, they had been practicing doing it every day.

Thanks for asking a “silly” question. I think many people are confused by the term “double-jointed,” so I hope I’ve cleared things up.

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8TODAY’S WEEKEND PUZZLE ACROSS 1 At close quarters 5 Banking nos.

10 Stand behind 14 Suit material 19 Fluff, as hair 20 —Shire of filmdom 21 People devourers 23 Racetracks, e.g.

24 Freeway cloggers 25 Photographer Ansel — 26 West African nation 27 Nurses’ helpers 28 Type of dressing 30 Nerdy guy 32 Take — — 33 Branch of geometry 34 Shy (hyph.)

36 Team setback 38 Nectar gatherer 40 ER personnel 41 Slackened off 42 Tentlike dwelling 43 Glues together 45 Bombay nanny 49 DJ’s platters 50 Mild-mannered 51 “The Mummy’s —” 52 Macho motorcycles 56 Picks out 58 Stadium fillers 59 Toadies’ responses 60 Green-egg layers 61 “For unto us a child is born” source 62 Advantage 63 Lifts a barbell 64 Museum contents 65 Lead to the altar 66 Young beef 67 Gets bare on top 68 Refrain 71 Sapporo sash 72 Hong — 73 Seductive women 74 Be next to 75 Early phonograph 78 Geodesic structures 79 Once was (3 wds.)

83 Uh-uhs 84 Daffodil starters 85 Pole on a ship 86 Bikini half 87 Price-fixing group 90 Vitamin lead-in 91 Quite similar 92 Courage 94 911 responder 95 Bellydance props 96 Water pipe 97 Cast 98 Upscale singer?

100 Trend indicators 101 Steadfast 102 Grandstand cry 103 “Baseball Tonight” network 104 Made top honors 105 Haunches 106 Beluga product 107 Made cheddar better 108 Seaweed 110 Margarita ingredient 111 Loses a coat 113 Haw’s partner 116 Electric fish 117 Flimsy, as an excuse 118 Keep one’s — — out 123 Boitano’s jumps 125 Take — — the chin 127 Batik workers 129 Hitherto 130 Fills the hull 131 Treats an icy road 133 Privileged few 135 Carve a canyon 136 Relish tray item 137 Coat racks 138 Lou Grant portrayer 139 Microwaves 140 Discolor 141 Wagner’s earth goddess 142 Valerie Harper sitcom 143 Indigo plant

DOWN 1 Prefix with logical 2 Gnawed away 3 For — — (cheap) 4 Save from disaster 5 — — standstill 6 Golf course gofers 7 Like some bathtubs 8 Counted the minutes 9 Info request encl.

10 Peat source 11 Horrified 12 Some hermits 13 Vegas game 14 Lathered 15 Fiendish 16 Tracking system 17 Senator-astronaut 18 Slalom runs

19 Wilson predecessor 22 Doc, in old slang 29 Toast word 31 Rhythm and — 35 Cookbook amts.

37 Mork’s planet 39 Tackles’ neighbors 42 Sudden urges 43 Lies by the pool 44 Haggard novel 45 “I Robot” writer 46 Iron-rich range 47 Visigoth king 48 Beneficiary 50 Heavy hammer 51 Cowboys’ charges 53 Bradley or Sharif 54 Meditation guide 55 Former JFK arrivals

57 Low-lying island 58 Hail a cab 59 Pound sounds 62 Elizabeth of “La Bamba” 63 “Bond, — Bond” 66 Tennessee gridders 67 Fictional deer 68 Trucker, often 69 Cabinet dept.

70 Slugger Mel — 72 Ancient cosmetic 73 Electrical units 74 Mighty — — oak 76 Explosive ltrs.

77 Charlotte of “Bananas” 78 Blunts 79 Go — — smoke 80 Rectangular

81 Just look 82 Pulled down 84 Physique 85 Milk option 87 Grant territory 88 Writer Kingsley — 89 Party-thrower’s plea 90 Fracas 91 Seniors’ org.

92 Channels 2-13 93 Region AREA 95 Yma Sumac, for one 96 Silent performer 97 Babies do it 99 Santa — winds 100 Flyleaf 101 Seethed 102 Numskull 105 Tire support

106 Sweltered 109 Diminish 110 Came to earth 111 Soft wool 112 Venus’ sister 113 Moon rings 114 Elevate 115 Kind of coverage 117 Solitude enjoyer 118 — corgi 119 “Late Show” feature 120 Japanese mushroom 121 Alpine refrain 122 Pasture grazers 124 Name in jeans 126 Scale button 128 Wine label info 132 FICA funds it 134 Historical period

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Scouts hold Pinewood Derby

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Children’s Home + Aid recently received a grant from the DeKalb County Community Foundation. The funding will go toward the purchase of the KIPS observation tool used to assess and strengthen the quality of parenting behavior. Pictured (from left) are Amanda DeBoy, a family support worker at Children’s Home + Aid; Becky Zantout, grants and community initiatives manager at the DeKalb County Community Foundation, and Kathy Hicks, program supervisor at Children’s Home + Aid Healthy Families Illinois.

Sycamore Cub Scout Pack 102 recently held its annual Pinewood Derby race. Each scout, with adult supervision, designed and built a car from a block of pine. Cars competed on a four-lane wood track in an elimination-style race. The top four cars and scouts will compete at the District Pinewood Derby Race this spring.

First place went to Michael Thompson, Webelos II; second place to Carsten Menzer, Webelos II; third place to Jacob Thome, Webelos II; and fourth place to Carter England, Bear Scout.

VFW Award

Oak Crest board members recognized

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The Veterans of Foreign Wars recently presented a national award to Joe Bussone, a Life Member of VFW Post 5768 in Sycamore. The honor was bestowed upon him for 50 years of continuous service as Voice of Democracy contest chairman. Except for the past two years, Bussone had coordinated the annual competition for the Sycamore Post. It provides an opportunity for high school students to compose and then broadcast a script on a patriotic theme, then aired by WLBK radio. Students compete for scholarship awards on a local, state and national level. Originally a longtime Sycamore resident, Bussone now resides at Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Center.

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Oak Crest DeKalb County Retirement Center board members completing their years of service were honored at a recent dinner. Board president Tim Dunlop presented certificates of appreciation and thanked members for their commitment to the organization. Lina Ong, Bernie Looney, Tami Armstrong and Dr. Jason Friedrichs were all recognized and this spring oak trees will be planted in their honor. Pictured from left are Ong, Looney, Armstrong and Dunlop. Friedrichs is not pictured. For more information, visit www.oakcrestdekalb.org.

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Sports

SECTION C

Forward Taj Gibson could be the Bulls’ most valuable bargaining chip for a trade. PAGE B2

Saturday, February 1, 2014 Daily Chronicle

Sports editor Ross Jacobson • rjacobson@shawmedia.com

8MORNING KICKOFF

GIRLS BASKETBALL: DEKALB 46, SYCAMORE 42

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Playing for Lovie Smith enticing to Tillman NEW YORK – Acknowledging the allure of playing for his former coach, Charles Tillman on Friday said he’s “open to all teams” if he can’t re-sign with the Bears.

The Buccaneers hired former Bears coach Lovie Smith last month.

“Obviously, it makes the deal probably a little sweeter just because it’s a former head coach,” said Tillman, a free agent this offseason. “You do know the system, you know the scheme.

“I think it helps it from a standpoint that it’s a former coach, a guy that you liked, a guy that you’d been with for 10 years. It’s cool.

“But it’s free agency. I’m open to whoever.”

The cornerback hasn’t talked to Smith about his future but predicted the Buccaneers’ defense would “eventually lead the league in turnovers” with the coach’s tutelage.

Tillman disagreed with Brian Urlacher’s assertion this week the Bears were trying to purge Smith’s players.

“I think Lovie just has the opportunity to possibly pick up some other guys, because he’s the head coach in Tampa,” Tillman said Friday. “I think it’s just a timing issue.”

Whether Tillman leaves the only team he’s ever known – for the Buccaneers or anyone else – is a different question.

He wants to stay in Chicago.

“You know, whatever happens, there will be no bad blood [with the Bears],” he said. “I do not think there will be any bad blood.

“I know there won’t be anything bad.”

He reaffirmed his desire to retire a Bear; if he goes elsewhere this offseason, Tillman could always sign a ceremonial contract with Chicago at the end of his career.

Tillman compared that scenario to the one used by Richard Dent, who was embraced by the Bears despite playing for the 49ers, Colts and Eagles at the end of his career.

Tillman goes to Halas Hall nearly every day – “Everybody’s happy,” he said – and speaks regularly with coach Marc Trestman and general manager Phil Emery.

“I’m just trying to make the best decision, and hopefully the Bears do, too,” he said. “If I get to free agency, so be it.

If I don’t, so be it. It’s nothing personal.

“It’s a business. It’s a process.”

– Chicago Sun-Times

8WHAT TO WATCH Pro hockey Blackhawks at San Jose, 9:30 p.m., CSN, NHLN The Hawks look to build on Wednesday’s win at Vancouver when they visit the Sharks.

• Full weekend TV schedule on page B2.

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DeKalb’s Madelyne Johnson drives to the basket Friday during the second quarter at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. DeKalb defeated Sycamore, 46-42.

Barbs hold off Gilbert’s comeback to beat Sycamore

By TRAVIS ZUELLIG sports@daily-chronicle.com

More online For video highlights of both DeKalb-Sycamore basketball games from the Convocation Center on Friday – log on to Daily-Chronicle.com/dcpreps.

DeKALB – Leading by double-digits throughout the first three quarters, the DeKalb high school girls basketball team seemed to be in control.

And then Sycamore’s Bailey Gilbert started to heat up.

Gilbert scored all of the Spartans’ 21 points in the fourth quarter and closed the gap to three points. The Barbs hit free throws down the stretch and a Jasmine Malloy free throw sealed the deal as DeKalb eked out a 46-42 victory at the NIU Convocation Center.

“I thought we did really

well. Everybody contributed,” said Malloy, who finished with 11 points. “I think it was a great win and we just need to keep winning.”

The Barbs (17-7, 6-1) used a 13-1 run in the second quarter to get out to the big lead.

DeKalb led by 11 points at halftime and extended that lead to

15 points at 36-21 after three quarters.

“I think that we played two halves. Actually, I think that we played three quarters very well and one quarter not so well,” DeKalb coach Chris Davenport said.

See BARBS, page C3

Tides almost turned for Sycamore girls DeKALB – Friday night’s DeKalb-Sycamore girls basketball game at the Northern Illinois Convocation Center looked like it could be a different story than the one fans of these teams are used to.

DeKalb has dominated this series in recent seasons, just as the Barbs have dominated the Northern Illinois Big 12 East, winning the league title in its first three years of existence.

However, the tide seemed to have been turning Sycamore’s way heading into Friday. The Spartans had

VIEWS Steve Nitz beaten the Barbs in the teams’ first meeting back in December, and came into the game undefeated in the conference, controlling their own destiny towards a title.

Friday night however, DeKalb was the dominant team for three quarters in a 46-42 victory, as Sycamore junior guard Bailey Gilbert’s ferocious comeback wasn’t enough. Gilbert’s 30-point

output was the main highlight for the Spartans. She scored at will in the fourth, scoring 21 points. The effort gave the game some juice.

At the Convo, DeKalb looked like the same team that has had its way with Sycamore the past few years.

However, the Spartans’ win back in December and comeback attempt Friday shows that they’re at least closing the gap in a matchup that should be fun to watch next season.

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Sycamore’s Bailey Gilbert shoots while drawing a foul Friday during the first quarter at the Convocation Center in DeKalb.

BOYS BASKETBALL: DEKALB 59, SYCAMORE 51

Barbs come out firing early, beat Spartans

By ANTHONY ZILIS sports@daily-chronicle.com DeKALB – For the first time in years, the Sycamore boys basketball team came into the matchup against DeKalb at the Convocation Center on a winning streak against the Barbs.

Undefeated in conference play, the Spartans, for once, were the heavy favorites. But the young Barbs hit eight 3-pointers and never trailed in the 59-51 win.

The Barbs came out firing early.

Luke Davis III led off the game with a three-point play, and DeKalb led 9-2. The Barbs hit five 3-pointers in the first quarter, including two apiece from Jace Kitchen and Pat Aves. The Spartans committed five turnovers, and DeKalb led 24-15 at the end of the opening frame.

Sycamore (14-4, 4-1 Northern Illinois Big 12 East) came out more composed offensively early in the second quarter, and a 3-pointer by Cooper Vinz and a layup by Ben Niemann cut the DeKalb lead to five.

Four points Kitchen, including a fast-break dunk off of a steal, kept the Barbs in control with a 32-26 lead at the half.

Niemann dominated the paint early in the third, scoring six of Sycamore’s first eight points to make the score 36-35 with 5:10 remaining in the quarter.

But DeKalb went on another hot streak, with sophomore Ethan Conroy hitting a pair of threes and Kitchen hitting another, and the Barbs led 48-38 at the end of the third.

The Spartans never closed the lead to fewer than six points, and Dekalb closed out the win at the freethrow line.

Kitchen scored a game-high 20 points and Davis added another nine while playing with foul trouble throughout. Niemann scored 13 and senior Devin Mottet added nine for the Spartans.

After dominating the rivalry for the past two seasons, Sycamore was handed its first loss of the conference season.

DeKalb began the conference season with three losses, but the Barbs have come back with two straight wins. In the biggest venue they’ll see all season, the young Barbs were unfazed and came out with their biggest win of the season.

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DeKalb’s Rudy Lopez Jr. shoots the ball Friday during second quarter of the annual DeKalb versus Sycamore basketball game at the Convocation Center in DeKalb.

SPORTS

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8PREP SCHEDULE TODAY Boys Basketball Polo at Indian Creek, 7 p.m.

Sycamore at Morris, 7 p.m.

Kaneland at DeKalb, 7 p.m.

Genoa-Kingston at North Boone, 7:15 p.m.

Girls Basketball IMSA at Kaneland, 2:30 p.m.

Morris at DeKalb, 2:30 p.m.

Winnebago at Genoa-Kingston, 3 p.m.

Boys Bowling Sycamore at IHSA State Tournament at St. Clair Bowl in Fairview Heights, 9:45 a.m.

Girls Bowling Sycamore, DeKalb at Dixon tournament, 9 a.m.

Girls Gymnastics DeKalb at Independent Conference meet at Oswego, TBA Wrestling Genoa-Kingston vs. Richmond-Burton at triangular, Harvard, 9 a.m.

MONDAY Boys Basketball Hiawatha, Indian Creek, Hinckley-Big Rock in Little Ten Tournament at Somonauk, TBA Girls Basketball Indian Creek at Pecatonica, 7 p.m.

Rochelle at Sycamore, 7 p.m.

Ashton-Franklin Center at Hinckley-Big Rock 7 p.m.

Girls Bowling Sycamore, DeKalb, Kaneland at NI Big 12 tournament at Plum Hollow Lanes in Dixon, 10 a.m.

TUESDAY Boys Basketball Sycamore at IMSA, 7 p.m.

Hiawatha, Indian Creek, Hinckley-Big Rock in Little Ten Tournament at Somonauk, TBA Girls Basketball Marquette Academy at Indian Creek, 6:45 p.m.

DeKalb at Yorkville, 7 p.m.

Hinckley-Big Rock at St. Edwards, 7 p.m.

Genoa-Kingston at Richmond-Burton, 7:15 p.m.

8SPORTS SHORTS Ex-Auburn, LPGA golfer Downey killed in car crash AUBURN, Ala. – Former Auburn and LPGA player Danielle Downey died in a single-car accident. She was 33.

Downey lost control on Lee Road 57, the car overturned several times and she was ejected Thursday night, Lee County Coroner Bill Harris said Friday. Harris said she was apparently heading home after spending time with friends and was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.

Downey was in her second season as Auburn’s director of golf operations.

She filled in for coach Kim Evans during the 2012-13 season after Evans was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

“I’m absolutely devastated,” Evans said. “Danielle meant so much to me, the girls and this program.”

A native of Rochester, N.Y., Downey was a three-time All-American who finished second in the 2002 NCAA tournament.

Downey had seven top-10 finishes and one tournament victory on the Futures Tour.

She finished in the money 15 times on the LPGA Tour from 2006 through 2010, including a career-best fourth at the 2008 Bell Micro LPGA Classic.

Rangers hits leader Young back in Texas to retire ARLINGTON, Texas – Michael Young is retiring after only one season away from the Texas Rangers.

Young formally announced his retirement Friday at Rangers Ballpark. That was his baseball home for all but the last of his 13 major league seasons.

The seven-time All-Star is the Rangers’ career leader with 2,230 hits. The 37-yearold Young finished as a career .300 hitter in 1,970 games for Texas, Philadelphia and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Texas traded Young last winter to the Philadelphia Phillies.

– Wire reports

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BULLS

Gibson on trading block?

Forward could be most valuable bargaining chip

By JOE COWLEY NEW ORLEANS – No one is safe.

And for a team with big dreams for their roster moving forward, no one on the Bulls roster should be.

That’s what the Luol Deng trade to Cleveland last month symbolized to his former teammates. If Deng could go, well, rent in Chicago, don’t buy.

“I’ve always kind of had that [mentality],’’ veteran guard Kirk Hinrich said Friday. “From the first time that I started hearing rumors it really made clear that the possibility of being moved is there. You just try and do the best you can with the situation you’re in.

“But enjoy this. Enjoy the situation we’re in right now moving forward because it’s exciting. Just try not to worry about things you can’t control.’’

Hard to do with the calendar now being flipped, and the Feb. 20 trade deadline bearing down on the Association. Specifically, on the team playing at 1901 W. Madison St. And while Hinrich and Mike Dunleavy have been churning in the trade rumor mill for more than a month, Taj Gibson’s name is the one that is picking up, and could determine how serious the Bulls are in clearing space for a max contract to land the likes of a Carmelo Anthony or LeBron James.

According to a source, the Lakers, Wizards and Bobcats have each inquired about Gibson, but they were preliminary talks in which the Bulls did not like the return.

If they do move Gibson, however, it will definitely signify how determined the Bulls are to give Derrick Rose a second superstar to play along with.

With Carlos Boozer and his 2014-15 $16.8 million contract likely amnestied this sum-

Bulls at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

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mer, moving Gibson is all but a necessity if the Bulls want to stay under the luxury tax and add a max deal. Gibson will make $8 million next season, $8.5 million in the 2015-16 season, and $8.95 million in his final year of the deal.

While Anthony told the Sun-Times this week that he hasn’t put any thought into joining the Bulls, there are basketball executives who think differently, as ESPN reported Thursday.

But to land Anthony or James, it will cost the Bulls Gibson, and that is a growing possibility in the next three weeks.

Coach Tom Thibodeau said Friday that all is quiet in his talks with general manager Gar Forman and VP of basketball operations John Paxson, but then again, all was quiet before Deng was moved, as well.

“The way that works is this, when something gets close or they think there’s something there that makes sense they’ll come to me,’’ Thibodeau said. “Every conversation that they’re having I don’t know about nor do I want to know about. I think it’s important for me to be focused on the guys we do have.

“This time of year that’s all normal.

We’re going to get calls because we have good players. We have to take those calls because we have to weigh if something makes sense, if something doesn’t. Then if they think it makes sense they’ll get my opinion on it, and that’s all I can ask for.’’

LAS VEGAS – Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson often can go unnoticed playing behind the team’s top pairing of Brent Seabrook and Duncan Keith.

But even as the team struggled in January, Hjalmarsson remained one of the Hawks’ most dependable players. He easily would be in the top defensive pair on many NHL teams.

“Hammer is always very consistent in his game,” coach Joel Quenneville said.

“I [have] thought it’s always a

good trait to measure a defenseman by his predictability game in, game out. That’s Hammer.”

Talk to Hawks players and coaches, and you’ll Next hear more often than not Hawks at San that HjalmarsJose, 9:30 p.m. son made the Saturday, CSN, s m a r t p l a y , NHLN, AM-720 not the wrong play.

But don’t mistake his “predictability” for cautiousness. Hjalmarsson, who will play for Sweden

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The Bulls’ Taj Gibson dunks against the Charlotte Bobcats on Jan. 25 in Charlotte, N.C. Gibson might be the next Bulls player to be traded.

in the Sochi Olympics, has looked to be more assertive in the offensive zone.

He already has tied his career-high with four goals this season and has a career-best 19 assists.

Hjalmarsson also is tied for the league lead in shorthanded points with four. He leads all defenseman in that category, having tallied a goal and three assists.

“I’m trying to make more plays this year. I’m just trying to be more comfortable with the puck and trying to get more shots on goal, and if you can do that, you’ll be rewarded,” Hjalmarsson said.

His play in the defensive zone hasn’t suffered as a result. He wouldn’t be getting the accolades from Quenneville if that were the case.

In the Hawks’ 5-2 victory Wednesday over the Canucks, Hjalmarsson led the team with six blocked shots. He also logged the second-most ice time for the Hawks, playing 22:48. Keith was first at 25:36.

Hjalmarsson said playing with defensive partner Johnny Oduya, also his teammate on Sweden’s Olympic team, and the high praise from Quenneville have given him more confidence.

NIU MEN’S BASKETBALL

Northern Illinois basketball to visit Ball State Northern Illinois (8-11, 2-5 MAC) at Ball State (4-14, 1-6) WHEN: 1 p.m. today, Worthen Arena, Muncie, Ind. RADIO: AM-1360 WLBK, FM 98.9 LAST MEETING: Ball State defeated NIU, 53-51, on March 9, 2013

SCOUTING THE CARDINALS: MAC play hasn’t been kind to Ball State, which has lost con-

secutive conference games after upsetting Buffalo in Muncie on Jan. 23.

The Cardinals have four players who score in double figures – freshman guard Zavier Turner (12.2 points per game), senior forward Chris Bond (11.5), senior center Majok Majok (11.2) senior guard Jesse Berry (10).

Ball State averages just 64.1 points per game, which ranks

10th in the MAC, and gives up 72 points per contest, good for last in the conference.

OUTLOOK: After losing four straight conference games, the Huskies rallied for a one-point win at Kent State Wednesday after trailing by 14 with 14 minutes left to play.

Sophomore point guard Travon Baker connected on a pair of free throws with 5.2 sec-

onds remaining to get NIU the win, and he’s scored in double figures in nine of the Huskies’ past 11 games. Baker had 11 points against the Golden Flashes.

Senior wing Aksel Bolin had a game-high 14 points for the Huskies and is shooting 50 percent (11 of 22) from 3-point range during conference play.

– Steve Nitz, snitz@shawmedia.com, @SNitz_DDC

8WEEKEND TV SPORTSWATCH TODAY’S SCHEDULE College wrestling Nebraska at Illinois, 4 p.m., BTN Golf PGA Tour, Phoenix Open, third round, at Scottsdale, Ariz., noon, TGC PGA Tour, Phoenix Open, third round, at Scottsdale, Ariz., 2 p.m., CBS European PGA Tour, Dubai Desert Classic, final round, at Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 3 a.m. (Sunday), TGC Men’s college basketball Richmond at VCU, 10 a.m., ESPN2 Coastal Carolina at Campbell, 10 a.m., ESPNU Seton Hall at Xavier, 11 a.m., CBSSN Ohio St. at Wisconsin, 11 a.m., ESPN Marquette at St. John’s, 11:30 p.m., FS1 George Washington at Dayton, 11:30 p.m., NBCSN Kentucky at Missouri, noon, CBS North Carolina State at North Carolina, noon, ESPN2 Toledo at Ohio, noon, ESPNU Providence at DePaul, noon, WPWR Northwestern at Minnesota, 1 p.m., BTN Memphis at SMU, 1 p.m., CBSSN

Baylor at Oklahoma St., 1 p.m., ESPN George Mason at Saint Louis, 1:30 p.m., NBCSN Clemson at Florida St., 2 p.m., ESPN2 Evansville at Wichita St., 2 p.m., ESPNU Michigan St. vs. Georgetown, at New York, 2 p.m., FS1 Villanova at Temple, 3 p.m., CBSSN Valparaiso at Illinois-Chicago, 3 p.m., CSN Kansas at Texas, 3 p.m., ESPN Drexel at Towson, 3:30 p.m., NBCSN Arkansas at LSU, 4 p.m., ESPNU UMass at St. Joe’s, 5 p.m., CBSSN Duke at Syracuse, 5:30 p.m., ESPN Wright St. at Green Bay, 6 p.m., ESPN2 Colorado St. at San Diego St., 6 p.m., ESPNU Iowa at Illinois, 6:30 p.m., BTN Boise State at UNLV, 7 p.m., CBSSN Tennessee at Alabama, 8 p.m., ESPN2 UCF at Louisville, 8 p.m., ESPNU Penn at Harvard, 8 p.m., NBCSN Saint Mary’s (Cal.) at BYU, 10 p.m., ESPN2 UC Irvine at Cal Poly, 10 p.m., ESPNU Men’s college hockey Wisconsin at Michigan, 5:30 p.m.,

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE

Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 33 13 .717 Houston 31 17 .646 Dallas 26 21 .553 Memphis 24 20 .545 New Orleans 19 26 .422 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 37 10 .787 Portland 33 13 .717 Minnesota 23 22 .511 Denver 22 22 .500 Utah 16 29 .356 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers 33 16 .673 Phoenix 28 18 .609 Golden State 28 19 .596 L.A. Lakers 16 30 .348 Sacramento 15 30 .333

Blackhawks can count on dependable ‘Hammer’

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Sunday At East Rutherford, N.J. Denver vs. Seattle, 5:30 p.m.

GB — 12 17 19½ 27½ GB — 3 5½ 9½ 10½ GB — 8½ 10 13 20½

WESTERN CONFERENCE

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Central Division W L Pct Indiana 35 10 .778 Chicago 23 22 .511 Bulls 18 27 .400 Cleveland 16 30 .348 Milwaukee 8 38 .174 Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 24 21 .533 Brooklyn 20 23 .465 New York 19 27 .413 Philadelphia 15 31 .326 Boston 15 33 .313 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 32 13 .711 Atlanta 23 21 .523 Washington 22 23 .489 Charlotte 20 27 .426 Orlando 13 35 .271

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NFL PLAYOFFS

NBCSN Motorsports AMA Supercross, at Anaheim, Calif., 9 p.m., FS1 Pro basketball Bulls at New Orleans, 7 p.m., WGN Miami at New York, 7:30 p.m., ESPN Pro hockey Iowa at Wolves, 7 p.m., WCUU Blackhawks at San Jose, 9:30 p.m., CSN Soccer Premier League, Sunderland at Newcastle, 6:40 a.m., NBCSN Premier League, Manchester United at Stoke City, 8:55 a.m., NBCSN Men’s national teams, exhibition, United States vs. South Korea, at Carson, Calif., 4 p.m., ESPN2 Women’s basketball Minnesota at Michigan, 11 a.m., BTN SUNDAY’S SCHEDULE College wrestling Penn State at Michigan, 2:30 p.m., BTN Golf PGA Tour, Phoenix Open, final round, at Scottsdale, Ariz., noon, TGC PGA Tour, Phoenix Open, final round, at Scottsdale, Ariz., 2 p.m., CBS

Men’s college basketball Purdue at Penn State, 10:30 a.m., BTN South Florida at Cincinnati, 11 a.m., CBSSN Virginia at Pittsburgh, 11:30 a.m., ESPNU Michigan at Indiana, noon, CBS UCLA at Oregon St., 1:30 p.m., ESPNU William & Mary at James Madison, 1:30 p.m., NBCSN Pro football Super Bowl XLVIII, Seattle vs.

Denver, at East Rutherford, N.J., 5:30 p.m., Fox Pro hockey Detroit at Washington, 11:30 a.m., NBC Soccer Premier League, Liverpool at West Bromwich, 7:25 a.m., NBCSN Premier League, Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace, at London, 9:55 a.m., NBCSN Women’s college basketball Purdue at Michigan, 12:30 p.m., BTN Notre Dame at Duke, 1 p.m., ESPN Georgia at Mississippi State, 2 p.m., CSN Stanford at California, 3 p.m., ESPN2 Tennessee at Alabama, 3:30 p.m., ESPNU

GB — 3 7½ 8 13½ GB — 3½ 13 13½ 20 GB — 3½ 4 15½ 16

Friday’s Results Orlando 113, Milwaukee 102 Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

Memphis at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Brooklyn, 8 p.m.

Sacramento at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Toronto at Denver, 9 p.m.

Charlotte at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Golden State at Utah, 10:30 p.m.

Today’s Games Bulls at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Brooklyn at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Washington, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.

Cleveland at Houston, 7 p.m.

Milwaukee at Memphis, 7 p.m.

Sacramento at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

Miami at New York, 7:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Toronto at Portland, 9 p.m.

Utah at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Orlando at Boston, noon Thursday’s Results Phoenix 102, Indiana 94 New York 117, Cleveland 86 Golden State 111, L.A. Clippers 92

NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts Blackhawks 56 33 10 13 79 St. Louis 53 36 12 5 77 Colorado 53 34 14 5 73 Minnesota 56 29 21 6 64 Dallas 54 24 21 9 57 Nashville 55 24 23 8 56 Winnipeg 55 25 25 5 55 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts Anaheim 56 40 11 5 85 San Jose 55 34 15 6 74 Los Angeles 56 30 20 6 66 Vancouver 55 27 19 9 63 Phoenix 54 25 19 10 60 Calgary 54 20 27 7 47 Edmonton 56 18 32 6 42

GF 199 181 158 137 156 136 155

GA 156 122 141 140 160 166 162

GF 189 166 134 139 156 128 147

GA 137 133 120 143 163 170 190

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 53 34 16 3 71 160 119 Tampa Bay 54 31 18 5 67 160 136 Toronto 56 29 21 6 64 164 173 Montreal 54 29 20 5 63 135 135 Ottawa 54 24 20 10 58 155 170 Detroit 53 23 19 11 57 135 149 Florida 54 21 26 7 49 132 170 Buffalo 53 15 30 8 38 104 154 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 54 38 14 2 78 175 129 N.Y. Rangers 56 30 23 3 63 145 140 Carolina 54 25 20 9 59 137 151 Columbus 54 27 23 4 58 159 153 Philadelphia 55 26 23 6 58 150 163 New Jersey 55 23 21 11 57 130 137 Washington 54 24 22 8 56 155 163 N.Y. Islanders 57 21 28 8 50 159 191 Two points for win, one point for OT loss Friday’s Results N.Y. Rangers 4, N.Y. Islanders 1 Carolina 3, St. Louis 1 Washington at Detroit (n) New Jersey at Nashville (n) Vancouver at Winnipeg (n) Today’s Games Blackhawks at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.

Edmonton at Boston, noon Tampa Bay at Montreal, noon Buffalo at Colorado, 2 p.m.

Philadelphia at Los Angeles, 3 p.m.

Ottawa at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Florida at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Nashville at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Phoenix, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Calgary, 9 p.m.

Dallas at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Detroit at Washington, 11:30 a.m.

Winnipeg at Montreal, noon Thursday’s Results Montreal 4, Boston 1 Toronto 6, Florida 3 Columbus 5, Washington 2 Ottawa 5, Tampa Bay 3 New Jersey 3, Dallas 2, OT Colorado 5, Minnesota 4 Calgary 4, San Jose 1 Buffalo 3, Phoenix 2 Anaheim 5, Philadelphia 3 Pittsburgh 4, Los Angeles 1

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PREPS

* Saturday, February 1, 2014 • Page C3

PREP ROUNDUP

Sycamore’s Bonnell rolls perfect 300 DAILY CHRONICLE Kyle Bonnell didn’t waste much time getting acclimated to the IHSA boys bowling state tournament.

The Sycamore senior, who qualified for state as an individual last year, rolled a perfect 300 in his first game Friday.

Unfortunately for the Spartans, a hot start did not continue through all six games. Sycamore was in ninth place after the morning series of three games, but finished in a tie for 15th place out of 24 teams, fail-

ing to qualify for the second day of the state tournament.

Senior Brendan Fank led the Spartans with a 1,296 series, bowling consistently with all six games above 200.

Senior Alex Burchard bowled a 1,237 series, including a high game of 259. Freshman Trevor Smith rolled a 1,163 series and a high game of 267 while Bonnell finished at 1,162.

Sophomore Josh Lueze and freshman Adam Tipps also contributed for the Spartans.

It was the first time Sycamore had qualified for state as a team since 2011. The Spar-

tans won the sectional championship last weekend.

BOYS BASKETBALL T’wolves fall: Newark beat Indian Creek, 66-58, giving the Timberwolves their first conference loss. Both teams came into the game unbeaten in league play.

BOYS WRESTLING Barbs suffer dual loss: St. Charles East defeated DeKalb, 39-20.

COMPETITIVE DANCE Barbs take 22nd at state:

DeKalb defense forced 16 turnovers • BARBS Continued from page C1 Gilbert started to connect on shots in the fourth quarter. The junior had nine points in the first three quarters and finished the contest with 30 points – including five 3-pointers. The Spartans (14-6, 5-1) made the game close but it was too little too late.

“The first half was absolutely awful. Second was much better. We finally started defending like we are capable of doing,” Spartans coach Brett Goff said. “Bailey got hot, but we can’t wait every game to get hot. We have to have other people step up and that didn’t happen tonight offensively.”

The DeKalb defense forced 16 Spartan turnovers, which was an issue all night for Sycamore. The Spartans had a poor shooting night, only connecting on 11 of 34 shots.

“Our defense has really gotten better since the last time we played Sycamore,” Malloy said. “I don’t think that they were ready for our defense.”

Madelyne Johnson led the Barbs with 15 points and nine rebounds. She said that she was proud to have the trophy

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DeKalb’s Jasmine Malloy (left) looks to shoot as Sycamore’s Julia Moll defends Friday during the second quarter at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. DeKalb defeated Sycamore, 46-42.

Most players on each roster will return • VIEWS Continued from page C1

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DeKalb’s Madelyne Johnson celebrates with her teammates including Brittney Patrick (left) and Alexis Hammond on Friday after defeating Sycamore, 46-42, at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. back in DeKalb.

“If we would have played a little better, the lead would have been bigger. But, I am proud – a win’s a win,” Johnson said. “I am just proud and

excited that we got our trophy back.”

DeKalb plays Morris at 2:30 today at home. The Spartan’s next game is Monday night at Rochelle.

It looks like the matchup is becoming a rivalry once again. As they say, it can’t be a rivalry unless both teams have some success.

Next year, most of the players on each roster return, including Gilbert, DeKalb forward Madelyne Johnson, who had 15 points and nine rebounds, as well as Barbs sophomore point

guard Brittney Patrick.

While DeKalb’s win was more lopsided than the score indicated, things seem to be evening out between the two schools.

“We came in respecting them, but not being afraid of them, which is a good point of view for us I think,” Gilbert said.

This round still went to DeKalb, which is now tied with Sycamore in the NI Big 12 East race. If both teams run through the rest of

league play unbeaten, they’ll share the league crown.

When these two schools met earlier this season, the Spartans proved the NI Big 12 East wasn’t going to be a one-team show. Friday night, it was DeKalb with something to prove.

“Last time we lost. We had to prove that we were better than them,” DeKalb junior guard Jasmine Malloy said. “I thought that was a really good win.”

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NFL EXTRA

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THE COMMISSIONER SPEAKS BUT OFFERS LITTLE NEWS For as long as there have been Super Bowls, the NFL commissioner has met with the assembled media on the Friday before the game.

Back when I first started in the Stone Age, it’d be myself and a few hundred other ink– stained wretches from around the country getting together with Pete Rozelle in the ballroom of the hotel we were all staying in.

Not much has changed over the decades other than the passing of the torch from Rozelle to Paul Tagliabue to Roger Goodell, and the explosion in the number of media with the addition of all our electronic broadcast and digital friends.

As the media numbers have swelled from a couple hundred to a couple thousand, team owners and front office personnel have also flocked to the event.

It is now known as the commissioner’s “State of the League” address and has become the second biggest event of Super Bowl week trailing only the game itself.

Goodell is very good with the media. Like Rozelle, he has some background in public relations. But, back in the day, the biggest single vehicle to promote the game was the free print media, and the commissioner needed to feed the beast.

Today the NFL is a $10-plus billion industry, growing rapidly and wildly profitable.

The NFL still respects the media, but the media needs it more than the league needs the media. Real answers to hard questions are nonexistent.

Predictably, the majority of the questioning Friday morning was about the New York experience and the future, if any, of cold weather Super Bowls.

Goodell continued to strongly defend the decision to hold this Super Bowl in New York and talk about what a great experience he thinks it’s been. But the commissioner was 100 percent

VIEWS Hub Arkush noncommittal about the possibility of another “cold weather” Super Bowl.

Equally surprising was the fact there wasn’t a single question asked about officiating.

Goodell was asked about possible changes in instant replay – questions that he dodged – but nothing about the officials.

The commissioner spoke about how thrilled he was that all three games to be played in London in 2014 are already sold out, but said he had no idea what the NFL’s next push into Great Britain and Europe might be.

He was also completely noncommittal about the possibility of future games in Mexico, Brazil and Canada.

In response to a question about a recent study that said concussions were down 13 percent in the NFL, a surprising finding because of all the increased scrutiny, Goodell said it was because of changes in the rules and the culture in the NFL, an answer met with great skepticism by many in the room.

Goodell was quite definite that the league has no intention of changing its policies on marijuana – synthetic, medicinal or other – until medical science indicates it should. And there is no current evidence that it is close.

The commissioner also assured everyone there was no change in the status of

an eventual franchise in Los Angeles, or evidence that St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke is proceeding with efforts to make that move.

Goodell was smooth, engaging and pleasant as could be, but we know no more about the hot button issues surrounding the game today than we knew going in.

• Hub Arkush covers the Bears and pro football for Shaw Media.

Write to him at harkush@ shawmedia. com.

By HUB ARKUSH harkush@shawmedia.com

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning stretches during practice Friday in Florham Park, N.J.

Seattle vs. Denver Super Bowl XLVIII: At East Rutherford, N.J., 5:30 p.m., Fox Shaw Media sports writer Kevin Fishbain breaks down this year’s Super Bowl game: SEAHAWKS

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BRONCOS

Broncos’ rushing offense vs. Seahawks’ rushing defense The underrated matchup of this game with Knowshon Moreno and Montee Ball going up against Brandon Mebane, Bobby Wagner and the Seahawks’ run defense. Moreno and Ball found success getting to the edge out of the shotgun when defenses expected the pass, but Seattle’s front seven is one of the best units in the league. This won’t determine the game, but Seattle will have the advantage.

Edge: Seahawks Broncos’ passing offense vs. Seahawks’ passing defense Here’s your marquee matchup, the league’s best passing attack vs. the top pass ‘D’.

Manning vs. Richard Sherman, Julius Thomas vs. Kam Chancellor. It should be a fantastic chess match between Manning’s precision and the Seahawks’ physicality. A big factor in the Broncos’ favor: they only allowed 20 sacks all season. Keeping Seattle’s D-line from making an impact should allow Manning to make his.

Edge: Broncos

CHICAGO – This message is for you, Roger Goodell.

Bring it on.

Bring on the Super Bowl to Soldier Field and its icy lakefront. Bring on the frigid cold and the piles of snow and the howling winds and the biggest game of all.

That’s not my opinion. That’s the opinion of meteorologists whose jobs revolve around this city’s often crazy, relentless, unforgiving weather.

“Bring it on, yes, 100 percent,” said Cheryl Scott, a meteorologist at NBC affiliate WMAQTV. “And then make sure I’m the meteorologist on the sideline reporting on the weather conditions that day.”

Did you catch that, Roger?

On Friday, the NFL’s all-powerful commissioner gave his annual state of the league address to reporters near the site of Super Bowl XLVIII in New York. And while Goodell did not commit to having additional outdoor Super Bowls in northern cities, he also indicated that he was open to the possibility.

The next three Super Bowls have been promised to Arizona, San Francisco and Houston, but anything is possible starting in 2018.

That’s good news to Bill Bellis, the chief meteorologist at Fox affiliate WFLD-TV. Bellis gave two frozen thumbs up to the prospect of a Super Bowl in the Windy City, where he moved to from Phoenix because, um, … why?

“I didn’t mind playing golf year round,” Bellis said with a chuckle, “but I like climates like this. I know people probably don’t want to hear

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VIEWS Tom Musick this, but I love this winter because it’s been a lot of fun forecasting.”

And Bellis would be happy to forecast the world’s biggest sporting event.

Before Bellis studied weather patterns, he ran crossing patterns as a wide receiver for two years at Lycoming College, a Division III school in Williamsport, Penn. He recalled a game against Susquehanna with scattered snow and a minus-2 wind chill.

“I was a guy that never believed in wearing gloves as a receiver,” said Bellis, who transferred to Arizona after his sophomore year to earn his degree in meteorology. “But that was one of those cases when I wore gloves.”

Add a snowmobile suit and a parka and one of those Russian fur hats, and I’m in.

As it turns out, Mother Nature looks as if she’ll cut Super Bowl ticketholders some slack this weekend with temperatures forecast to be in the 40s in New Jersey. But here’s hoping an unexpected dip that could create cold-weather history.

For now, the record for the coldest temperature on the field for a Super Bowl kickoff is 39 degrees Fahrenheit. That record has stood for 42 years, since Super Bowl VI in New Orleans, where Tom Landry’s Dallas Cowboys beat the Miami Dolphins.

Next on the list of chilly kickoffs are Super

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Seahawks’ rushing offense vs. Broncos’ rushing defense This isn’t as much of a gimme as one would think. The Broncos are stout defending the run up the middle with Terrance Knighton and Wesley Woodyard (2.84 yards a carry allowed, 1.88 off right guard) and held the Patriots to 64 yards rushing. Still, Marshawn Lynch averaged 5.0 yards a carry in the first two playoff games against pretty good run defenses. This isn’t a runaway for Seattle, but Lynch’s ability to go into Beastmode is too difficult to stop.

Edge: Seahawks Seahawks’ passing offense vs. Broncos’ passing defense Wilson doesn’t get enough credit. He has thrown 52 touchdowns to 19 interceptions in his 32 regular-season games, even with a below-average crop of receivers – although that group gets Percy Harvin for Sunday. The Broncos’ pass defense is without Von Miller and Chris Harris, but still has Shaun Phillips to rush the passer and Champ Bailey in the secondary. Opposing QBs completed only 58.2 percent of passes vs. Denver in the regular season.

Edge: Broncos

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Sunday’s edge This is as even a matchup as fans could have asked for. The Broncos led the league in getting touchdowns inside the 20, and the Seahawks were tops in red-zone defense, but tied for 12th on offense. Also, watch the Seahawks’ on third down – they’ll need to stay on the field (10-28 in the playoffs). It’s an offensive game now, and as great as the Seahawks’ secondary is, there isn’t a defense Manning can’t figure out.

Broncos 27, Seahawks 21

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Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears play Nov. 10 at Soldier Field.

Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis (44 degrees), Super Bowl IX in New Orleans (46 degrees) and Super Bowl VIII in Houston (50 degrees). The record high is 84 degrees, set at Super Bowl VII in Los Angeles.

I’m no expert meteorologist – true story: my lowest grade in college came in an introductory course titled “Severe and Unusual Weather” – but I think it’s safe to say Chicago would shatter any Super Bowl record for cold weather. It’s also safe to say Sunday’s game should provide us with a brief distraction from

a brutal winter.

As for forecasting a Super Bowl winner, no weather map can help with that.

“I just want a good game,” Scott said with a laugh. “Put on a good game.

“I will be focusing on how many inches of snow we’ll be getting in Chicago.”

Here’s a hint: Too many.

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As Super Bowl matchups go, it doesn’t get much better than Seattle and Denver in Super Bowl XLVIII. In the NFC’s and AFC’s No. 1 seeds, you’ve got the two best teams in the NFL for just the second time in the past 20 seasons.

This is just the fifth Super Bowl in history and the first since the Giants and the Bills after the 1990 season featuring the NFL’s top scoring team, Denver with 606 points, and the league’s No. 1 scoring defense, Seattle with 231 points allowed.

It gets better. This is just the second time in Super Bowl history the league’s top team in total offense, Denver, has faced the top defense, Seattle.

“It’s historically as hard as it gets,” Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said. “It can’t get any tougher. They’ve done everything – broken every major record in the throwing game, points and everything. Peyton’s [Manning] been extraordinary. He’s had the year that everyone would dream to have. We’re up against it.”

“I think, for the fans, it’s an incredible matchup,” Denver coach John Fox said. “Watching them [Seattle] and knowing Pete Carroll for many years, I’ve got the utmost respect. Their whole team has done a heck of a job.”

The Seahawks boast six Pro Bowlers including three of the four starting defensive backs in Seattle’s secondary, Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor.

They will anchor the key matchup in the game against Denver Pro Bowlers, Manning, receiver Demaryius Thomas, tight end Julius Thomas, former Pro Bowler Wes Welker, wide receiver Eric Decker and running back Knowshon Moreno.

It’s difficult to think of a team with more weapons on offense than the record-setting Broncos.

But don’t discount Seattle’s offense, led by a few Pro Bowlers of its own, such as center Max Unger, running back Marshawn Lynch and quarterback Russell Wilson.

Lynch is the only player in the NFL to rush for more than 1,000 yards and score at least 10 touchdowns in each of the past three seasons.

Wilson has won 27 games as a starting NFL quarterback, including three playoff games, and is trying to join Kurt Warner and Ben Roethlisberger as the only quarterbacks in history to win a Super Bowl in his first or second season.

“I met Russell Wilson, believe it or not, when I was visiting the Broncos,” Manning said. “I believe it was after I signed with the Broncos. They were having players come in for visits before the draft. I was actually in the film room watching some tape, and someone brought Russell in. I had a chance to shake his hand. I wished him luck and told him I enjoyed watching his college career.”

Wilson knows he had a brush with greatness and seems to understand his place in the quarterback matchup.

“They have an unbelievable quarterback in Peyton Manning. I have so much respect for him and what he’s done over his entire career,” he said. “He deserves all of the credit; he’s an unbelievable quarterback and human being.”

The Seahawks believe the key to slowing Manning is the pass rush. Cliff Avril, Michael Bennett and Bruce Irvin helped Seattle become fifth in the NFL in quarterback sack percentage.

But Denver’s offensive line, even after losing All-Pro left tackle Ryan Clady in Week 2, allowed the fewest sacks of any team in the league.

Special teams are close to a draw as well, but here’s something to watch. Denver was dead last in the league this year covering kickoffs while the Seahawks were just 28th returning them. But that was before Seattle got Percy Harvin back.

Almost every matchup in this one yields the narrowest of margins, if any at all, creating hope for a game that just might be truly super.

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SUPER BOWL

NFL’s Goodell mentions more playoff teams, replay

By HOWARD FENDRICH The Associated Press NEW YORK – If commissioner Roger Goodell gets his way, change could be coming to the NFL. Adding playoff teams.

Monitoring instant replay from league headquarters.

Possibly creating a set of guidelines to prevent locker-room bullying.

Short on details or precise timetables, and acknowledging he’ll need approval from team owners for action, Goodell painted the picture of an ever-evolving league during his annual pre-Super Bowl news conference, held Friday in a theater in midtown Manhattan.

Goodell said “there’s a lot of benefits” to increasing the postseason field from 12 to 14 clubs.

“We think we can make the league more competitive. We think we can make the matchups more competitive toward the end of the season. There will be more excitement, more memorable moments for our fans. And that’s something that attracts us,” Goodell said. “We think we can do it properly from a competitive standpoint. So this will continue to get very serious consideration by the competition committee.”

That sort of proposal would require “Yes” votes from 24 of the 32 owners.

At least one who attend-

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NFL comissioner Roger Goodell looks at artificial snow falls on stage as he speaks at a news conference Friday in New York. ed Goodell’s speech, Jeffrey Lurie of the Philadelphia Eagles, sounded in favor of the idea, with a couple of caveats: He wouldn’t want to let too many teams into the postseason, and he’d like to hear more about scheduling.

“We don’t want to become like some other sports, where it’s too easy to make the playoffs,” Lurie said. “Adding one team would not put us in a counterproductive situation.

But when you would play the games, I think, is very important, so that the following games, you have virtually an equal time to prepare.”

Making a not-so-subtle reference to mistakes by game

officials this season, Goodell said that committee also will make recommendations to the 32 owners about having replays from all games overseen by the league office.

Major League Baseball recently joined the NHL as sports that have centralized replay systems.

“We think there’s plenty of room for us to improve the game of football, and officiating in particular. What we all want is consistency and fairness in our officiating,” Goodell said.

“I do believe there is a possibility that some version of that will occur – where our office can at least be involved

with the decision. It may not make the decision,” he added, “but at least can provide some input that would be helpful to the officials on the field to make sure they’re seeing every angle.”

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney said he needs more information before deciding whether he’d be in favor.

“Our situation is different than hockey. But I think we should look at everything,” Rooney said. “Maybe we want to expand the number of incidents that you look at. A lot of times they’ll say, ‘That’s not reviewable.’ Look into that, for example.”

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft likes the suggestion.

“Games should be standardized and have the same people making the calls,” Kraft said. “I don’t want to ever lose a game based on poor interpretation of rules by [different] officials.”

Another focal point, according to Goodell, will be preventing the kind of alleged bullying that rocked the Miami Dolphins this season.

“I’ve already begun discussions with outside parties. I’ve discussed it with the union, I’ve also met with several groups of players, individually and collectively, to talk about the circumstances. What needs to be done?”

Goodell said. “Some of it will be education. Some of it possibly could be policy change.”

Speaking two days before the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks play in East Rutherford, N.J., Goodell did not respond directly to questions whether other cold-weather cities with outdoor stadiums could host NFL championship games.

During his opening remarks, Goodell said: “One unique aspect about the focus for this year’s Super Bowl has been on the weather. Of course, we cannot control the weather. I told you we were going to embrace the weather. Here we go.”

And with that, flakes of fake snow fell from the ceil-

ing above the stage, drawing laughter.

Among other topics addressed by Goodell: • The NFL is working to convince a federal judge in Philadelphia that the tentative $765 million settlement reached with former players who sued the league about concussions “can provide the kind of benefits that we intended, and we’re confident that we’ll get there”; • The difficulty in selling out wild-card playoff games resulted from “mistakes that were made by us, the NFL, and our clubs,” and not fans’ fault, and that improving stadium safety “is a critical component”; • The NFL is “not actively considering” allowing players to use marijuana for medical reasons, but “that’s something we would never take off the table, if it can benefit our players”; • Selling out all three of next season’s games in London is “just another indication that the more we give fans in the U.K. of NFL football, the more they want” and that the possibility of placing a franchise in that country is closer to reality than a year ago; • He deflected a question about whether he’d call a Native American a “Redskin” face-to-face, saying, “Let’s not forget this is the name of a football team.”

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3 fans to attend 48th straight

By TOM CANAVAN The Associated Press NEW YORK – Make it 48 Super Bowls in a row for Donald Crisman, Larry Jacobson and Tom Henschel.

The three fans have attended every Super Bowl. The streak began Jan. 15, 1967, when Green Bay beat Kansas City 35-10 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. They are now in the New York-New Jersey region for Sunday’s game between the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium Radio row: Radio Row at the Super Bowl had an unusual guest show Friday.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, had a special edition of his weekly Catholic Channel show live from the broadcast center at the league’s media hotel. His guests included NFL commis-

sioner Roger Goodell and New York Giants co-owner John Mara, who both called into Dolan on the SiriusXM set.

Rainbow in the sky: Alaska Airlines, who has an endorsement deal with Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson, is having a treat for all passengers flying from Seattle to Newark, N.J. this weekend: Skittles.

The airline posted on its Facebook page Friday that all flights to Newark will have a bag of Skittles waiting for passengers in their seats.

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John Fox says Broncos Seahawks conduct their are ready for Sunday final Super Bowl practice The ASSOCIATED PRESS

The ASSOCIATED PRESS FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – After putting his team through its final full practice of the season Friday afternoon, Denver Broncos coach John Fox declared his team ready to go for the Super Bowl.

The Broncos used the indoor field at the New York Jets practice facility for their nearly 90-minute practice after Fox determined that the outdoor synthetic field was too hard.

Yet the regimen came with another twist: Fox used the outdoor field for the 30-minute walkthrough before the practice, allowing for more exposure to the type of wintry elements that could be in play Sunday night at MetLife Stadium.

“I just wanted to see what shape the field was in,” Fox said. “We came back in here, just for the same reason as yesterday. It was a little too hard, so we came back in.”

As was the case after the two previous full practices this week, the Broncos didn’t suffer any injury setbacks.

Of the 53 players on the active roster, defensive tackle Sione Fua was the only nonparticipant. Fua is nursing a calf injury and is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game.

All other players are probable, and none were limited in Friday’s work.

“I feel good about where we are,” Fox said. “Our guys have worked hard all week, and the preparation’s been good. Excited to play the game.”

EAST RUTHEFORD, N.J. – With all hands healthy, the Seattle Seahawks held their final major practice for the Super Bowl against the Denver Broncos.

The Seahawks practiced for 77 minutes at the New York Giants’ practice facility Friday, opening the five doors at the Quest Diagnostics Center to simulate the mid-30s temperatures expected Sunday night.

The NFC champions will hold a walk-through practice today.

Coach Pete Carroll felt the practices have gone well for the Seahawks, who are seeking their first Super Bowl title.

“And now, we wait,” Carroll told a pool reporter.

Second-year quarterback Russell Wilson appeared crisp in his execution of the

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Denver Broncos defensive players Duke Ihenacho (33), Tony Carter (32), Quentin Jammer (23) and Champ Bailey (24) wait to begin a drill Friday during practice in Florham Park, N.J. The team will have a walkthrough session today at the Super Bowl game site.

Friday’s session – part of which was observed by team owner Pat Bowlen, who stood along the sideline – was spirited.

During team drills pitting the starting offense and defense, and in others with the starters facing scout teams, players cheered, jeered, whooped and hollered, pending the outcome of a given play.

As Fox talked after practice, a handful of players provided background noise as they engaged in post-practice banter in the end zone.

Fox turned and said, “They like each other.”

Such camaraderie might also explain the diversion that came during the walkthrough, when a small aircraft flew over the field with a message banner that read: “MEET BRONCOS AARON

BREWER TONITE AT TIME SQUARE” Brewer is Denver’s low-profile, second-year long-snapper.

The plane flew over the field twice, and was reminiscent of a similar stunt that highlighted special teams captain Keith Burns when the franchise last played in a Super Bowl.

“It was a little gag,” Fox said. “They have no more appearances. That was just to gag him a little bit.”

Fox said that he has been pleased with his players’ professionalism and focus.

He said the team has not had a single case of any players breaking curfew this week.

“I couldn’t ask for more, for the way they’ve done it,” Fox said. “We’ve been on par.

Very focused.”

Yet, after Friday’s practice, there were still more than two days before kickoff.

offense.

“Russell is exactly where he’s always pictured he’d be in life,” Carroll said. “He prepares impeccably, and he has prepared like that this week.

I think he is ready to play a very good game.”

The Seahawks installed their game plan for the Super Bowl last week at home in Renton, Wash. This week has been spent going over it in practices without pads.

Seattle is healthy entering the game. All 61 roster and practice squad players participated fully in practice.

Wideouts Percy Harvin (concussion) and Doug Baldwin (hip) ran freely for the third straight day.

Four players switched jerseys for practice. Right tackle Breno Giacomini squeezed into Marshawn Lynch’s No. 24, while Giacomini’s No. 66 looked like a minidress on Lynch, who has had fun at

practice all week after being short with the media. Left tackle Russell Okung wore fullback Michael Robinson’s No. 26 and Robinson floated in Okung’s No. 76.

Friday’s work began with special teams practice, field goals by kicker Steven Hauschka and punts by Jon Ryan.

The team practiced red-zone plays on both sides of the ball as well. In scout team play, Richard Sherman intercepted practice-squad quarterback B.J. Daniels, his second pick of the week.

Carroll praised the Giants organization and the staff at the training facility for cooperating with the Seahawks.

“The Giants have been fantastic in opening their doors to us. They’ve treated us great,” Carroll said. “Anything we’ve needed we’ve gotten.

“So we’re grateful to them for everything they’ve done.”

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin stretches Friday at the start of practice in East Rutherford, N.J. AP photo

Screening set at rail station for Super Bowl

By KATIE ZEZIMA The Associated Press SECAUCUS, N.J. – Fans headed to the Super bowl will have to travel light even to get on a train headed to the game.

The Transportation Security Administration said fans will not be allowed on the rail line that serves MetLife Stadium on Sunday unless they show their ticket to the game and adhere to the NFL’s bag policy.

All fans boarding trains to the stadium from Secaucus Junction Station, the start of NJ Transit’s 6.8-mile line to the stadium in East Rutherford, must pass through a security checkpoint manned by TSA agents, officials said Friday.

Only people who show agents a valid Super Bowl ticket will be allowed to pass through the security checkpoint and board a train, said John Durkin, special agent in charge of the TSA Newark field office.

Fans will only be allowed to carry a small clutch bag or purse that’s no bigger than 6.5 by 4.5 inches and a clear plastic bag that’s about as big as a freezer storage bag, per the NFL’s bag policy. TSA will not have a place to store larger bags, and a person will not be allowed to clear security and get on the train with one.

The checkpoints started Friday and will be random until Sunday, when they turn mandatory for all people taking the train to MetLife Stadium. Friday agents were swabbing women’s’ bags to check for explosives.

Fans will also have to go through metal detectors and regular security at the stadium as well.

In addition to providing an added layer of safety for rail passengers, Durkin said the screening will ensure fans can make it through stadium security more quickly. Durkin would not say how many agents and law enforcement personnel will be working Sunday, but said security will be visible and invisible.

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Scoring up, pace of games better after rules changes

By JOHN MARSHALL The Associated Press PHOENIX – College basketball had become a wrestling match, bogged down by grabbing, pushing and the occasional takedown.

Scoring was down, shooting percentages, too, and the games often had the flow of rush-hour traffic.

Hoping to open the game back up, the NCAA tweaked its rules this season, the emphasis on preventing defenders from impeding offensive players’ progress with hand checking and arm barring.

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By DAN GELSTON The Associated Press NEW YORK – Urijah Faber walked out on a Madison Square Garden stage in a Wes Welker jersey, the UFC’s fun nod to that other “super” show this weekend.

Peyton Manning would have been more appropriate choice.

Like Manning, Faber is a former world champion and about as good as it gets in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Walking out of the cage on top? That’s where it gets tricky for the laidback Californian.

Faber has a knack for losing MMA title fights, yet he’s back in the octagon tonight with another shot at the belt.

Faber fights 135-pound champ Renan Barao at UFC 169 at the Prudential Center, just a few miles away from MetLife Stadium, the site of Sunday’s Super Bowl.

He’s 0 for 5 as the challenger in title bouts since 2008 – a measure of both his inability to rise to the occasion, yet proof of his tenacity to fight back toward the top.

“Look at any other sport in the world. Who just quits if they didn’t get No. 1?” Faber asked. “The reason I keep getting into these title fights is because no one else can beat me.

I’ve had fights to get into these positions and I win. And I win decisively.”

He sure does, including a stout 4-0 record in 2013. He choked out Michael McDonald just six weeks ago on a UFC on Fox card, and was pressed into service for tonight when injury-prone Dominick Cruz pulled out with a torn groin.

“I’m kind of used to Cruz not fighting these days,” Faber said.

Another UFC card going off without Cruz seems almost as automatic as one with Faber chasing another championship.

Faber lost decisions to Cruz (2011) and the first Barao bout (2012) to extend his title-fight losing streak.

“I figured I’d fight him again,” Faber said. “You start thinking about things right after the fight, the things that were difficult, the things you had success with. But I haven’t been dwelling on it, that’s for sure. But looking again and recapping his fighting style is something I’ve had to do.”

Faber’s most notable championship reigns came with World Extreme Cagefighting. But “The California Kid” knows he needs a UFC championship to cement his status as one of the best in the world. “[Tonight’s] a defining moment in his career,” UFC President Dana White said.

Jose Aldo defends his 145-pound championship against Ricardo Lamas and Alistair Overeem fights Frank Mir in a heavyweight bout to headline the fifth major UFC card at the Prudential Center since it opened in 2007.

The UFC carved out a big slice of mainstream success in the New York area this week, with billboards and buses in Times Square promoting the show, and main event fighters were welcomed at the NFL’s media day.

After an initial adjustment period filled with hard-towatch games, the new rules seem to be having the desired effect, increasing scoring while giving the games better offensive continuity.

“We’re very encouraged,” NCAA Division I basketball committee chairman Ron Wellman said. “If you look at every offensive statistic, they have improved this year, and that’s a result of the new interpretation of the rules or the enforcement of the freedom of movement principles.”

The changes were put in place after scoring in Division I

basketball dropped to 67.5 points a game in 2012-13, the lowest since 1951-52 – long before the shot clock and 3-point shot were added. It was the fourth straight season it had decreased.

Shooting percentages and assists were down, and 3-point shooting was the lowest since the arc was added in 1986.

With the number of foul calls also in decline, the NCAA looked at altering its rules in an attempt to decrease physical play.

No more hand-checking, two hands on an opponent, arm bars or jabbing.

There also was a big change in the block-charge call, requir-

ing the defender to be in place before the offensive player has started his upward motion to attempt a shot or pass. Previously, the defender had to be in defensive position before the offensive player was lifting off the floor.

The new rules weren’t exactly new; most had already been in place, but weren’t carried out to the letter of the law.

What the NCAA did was ask officials to pay more attention to those calls to free up the game.

The new emphasis had the potential to be the biggest change in college basketball since the addition of the 3-point shot.

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Duke’s Rodney Hood dribbles the ball as Arizona’s Nick Johnson uses his body to defend Hood on Nov. 29 in the championship of the NIT Season Tip-off tournament in New York. The NCAA did away with hand-checking, two-hand touching and arm barring this season in an effort to speed up the game and increase scoring.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS AMERICAN MIDWEST BANK, as successor to AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF DEKALB COUNTY, Plaintiff, vs.

RIVERMIST UNIT 5, LLC, JOHN PAPPAS, PETER IATRIDES, BRIDGES OF RIVERMIST HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION, PRESCOTT OEHLBERG, AMIE OEHLBERG, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendants.

NO. 14 CH 20 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given, all Non-Record Claimants, Unknown Tenants and all Unknown Owners, Defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above-entitled Mortgage Foreclosure action was filed on January 24, 2014 and is now pending.

1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above.

2. The Court in which this action was brought is identified above.

3. The names of the titleholders of record is Rivermist Unit 5, LLC 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: LOT 294 IN BRIDGES OF RIVERMIST UNIT 4, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 2, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 28, 2005 IN PLAT CABINET 9, SLIDE NO. 163-D, AS DOCUMENT NO. 2005019391, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 08-02-324-008 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 447 Rutland Road, DeKalb,

Illinois 60115

PETITIONER

6. An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Names of Mortgagors: Rivermist Unit 5, LLC b. Name of Mortgagee: American Midwest Bank, as successor in interest to American National Bank of DeKalb County c. Date of Mortgage: June 24, 2011 d. Date of Recording: July 6, 2011 e. County Where Recorded: DeKalb County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: 2011007014 NOW, THEREFORE, unless all Non-Record Claimants, Unknown Tenants, Unknown Owners, and Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Twenty Third Judicial Circuit, DeKalb County, Illinois, held in the Courthouse, in the City of Sycamore, 133 W. State Street, on or before April 23, 2014, default may be entered against each of you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint for Foreclosure. /s/ Maureen A. Josh Circuit Clerk Prepared By: Katharine M. Peterson 1985 DeKalb Ave. Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 787-2360 Katharine.Peterson@ americanmidwestbank.com ARDC # 6309903 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 1, 8 & 15, 2014.)

PRAIRIE STATE SECURITIES, LLC PETITIONER (Published in the Daily Chronicle, January 30, 31 & February 1, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 2010-00244 TO: RAYMOND SHIFFLETTE, RAYMOND SHIFFLETTE, CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES INC, CITIFINANCIAL INC, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE JANSON INVESTMENT CO, AND ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR PARTIES INTERESTED. A Petition for Tax Deed on the premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of DE KALB County, Illinois, as Case Number 13-TX53. On 06/24/2014, at 9:00 AM, the Petitioner will make application to such Court in SYCAMORE, Illinois, for an Order on the petition that a tax deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit: 08-23-203-013 and was sold on 11/04/2011, for general taxes for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 05/23/2014.

LAND OF LINCOLN SECURITIES, LLC PETITIONER (Published in the Daily Chronicle, January 30, 31 & February 1, 2014.)

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CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 2010-00153

CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 2010-00245

TO: JC FARLEY GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC, ROBERT AMASON, GEORGE MEINEL, LINDA MEINEL, GABRIELLE AMASON, MICHAEL AMASON, DARRYL DRAPER, MARY JANE MEINEL, AND ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR PARTIES INTERESTED . A Petition for Tax Deed on the premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of DE KALB County, Illinois, as Case Number 13-TX51. On 06/24/2014, at 9:00 AM, the Petitioner will make application to such Court in SYCAMORE, Illinois, for an Order on the petition that a tax deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit:

TO: MARK SHIELDS, WILLIAM BAKER, FRANCES BAKER-SHIELDS, MS INVESTMENT GROUP INC, AND ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR PARTIES INTERESTED . A Petition for Tax Deed on the premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of DE KALB County, Illinois, as Case Number 13-TX-52.

On 06/24/2014, at 9:00 AM, the Petitioner will make application to such Court in SYCAMORE, Illinois, for an Order on the petition that a tax deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit:

08-02-354-009

and was sold on 11/04/2011, for general taxes for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 05/23/2014.

and was sold on 11/04/2011, for general taxes for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 05/23/2014.

(Published in the Daily Chronicle, January 30, 31 & February 1, 2014.)

08-23-254-010

PRAIRIE STATE SECURITIES, LLC

LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 2010-00555 TO: CARMEN RYDBERG, MELANIE PLATT, EDWARD PTAK, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC, GMAC MORTGAGE LLC, COUNTRY VIEW TOWNHOMES ASSOCIATION, CENTRAL BUYER CORPORATION, AND ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR PARTIES INTERESTED. A Petition for Tax Deed on the premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of DE KALB County, Illinois, as Case Number 13-TX-54. On 06/24/2014, at 9:00 AM, the Petitioner will make in application to such Court SYCAMORE, Illinois, for an Order on the petition that a tax deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit: 19-25-253-026 and was sold on 11/04/2011, for general taxes for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on 05/23/2014.

LAND OF LINCOLN SECURITIES, LLC PETITIONER (Published in the Daily Chronicle, January 30, 31 & February 1, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT OF MALTA TOWNSHIP Malta Township hereby provides public notice that an audit of its funds for the period April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013 has been made, and that a report of such audit will be filed with the Bureau County Clerk, in accordance with 30 ILCS 15/0.01 et seq. The full report of the audit will be available for public inspection after October 4th 2013 by contacting Township Supervisor Jim Nelson via email to maltatwpil@aol.com (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 1, 2014.)

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Notice is further given that a Public Hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 6:00 PM, Monday, March 10, 2014 at the Township Office and that final hearing and action on these ordinances will be taken at the meeting to be held at the Sycamore Township Office, Monday, March 10, 2014 after the Public Hearing.

Kathleen Lampkins Township Clerk Sycamore Township (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 1, 2014.)

y cate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of DeKalb County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Awn-Q Courier-Delivery Service located at 220 N. Juniper St., Cortland, IL 60112.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWNSHIP BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for DeKalb Township and DeKalb Township Road District, DeKalb County, Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2014 and ending March 31, 2015 will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at 444 E. Hillcrest Suite 330, DeKalb from 8:30A.M. to 4:30P.M. Monday Thursday starting on February 3, 2014.

Notice is further given that a public hearing on said Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be at 6:00P.M. on March 12, 2014, at 444. E Hillcrest Suite 330, DeKalb and that final action on this ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held at 444. E Hillcrest Suite 330, DeKalb immediately following the budget hearing on March 12, 2014.

Dated this 30th day of January, 2014 Eric Johnson Supervisor & Road District Treasurer

Geralynne Kunde Township and Road District Clerk (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 1, 2014.)

Public Notice is hereby given that on January 15, 2014 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of DeKalb County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as HOLLYWOOD ADVENTURES located at 807 Ridge Dr. Apt. #1119, DeKalb, IL 60115.

Dated January 15, 2014 /s/ Douglas J. Johnson DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder (Published in the Daily Chronicle, January 18, 25 & February 1, 2014.)

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Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Sycamore Township and for Sycamore Township Road District, in the County of DeKalb, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2014 and ending March 31, 2015, will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection at the Sycamore Township Office, 545 Brickville Road, Sycamore, IL from and after

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PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DEKALB IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY M. MONTGOMERY, Deceased.

IN PROBATE No. 2014 P 1 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WILL ADMITTED AND NOTICE FOR CLAIMS NOTICE is given of the death of MARY M. MONTGOMERY. Letters of Office were issued on January 8, 2014 to DANA FETTERS, who is the legal representative of the estate. The attorney for the estate is Gary L. Ecklund, 4023 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108.

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NOTICE is given to the UNKNOWN HEIRS who are the descendants of FRANCIS M. MONTGOMERY and MARY MONTGOMERY and UNKNOWN HEIRS who are the descendants of WILLIAM P. GRIDER and FANNY M. GRIDER, who are named in a Petition, filed in the above proceeding and whose names or addresses are not stated in the Petition, that an Order was entered by the Court on January 8, 2014 granting Independent Administration of the decedent's estate. This means that the Independent Administrator will not have to obtain court orders or file estate papers in court during probate. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless an interested person asks the court to become involved.

Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission any heir or legatee may file a petition with the court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21).

Under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (Ill.Rev.Stat.

1979, ch. 110 1/2, par. 28-4) any interested person may terminate independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk of the court. However, if the petitioner is a creditor, independent administration will be terminated only if the court finds that termination is necessary to protect the petitioner's interest.

A petition in substantially the following form may be used to terminate independent administration: STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DEKALB IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY M. MONTGOMERY, Deceased.

IN PROBATE No. 2014 P 1 ________________________, on oath states: 1. On ___________________, 20___, an order was entered granting independent administration to _____________________.

(Executor or Administrator) 2. I am an interested person in this estate as _________________ (heir) _____________________________________________________ (non-residuary legatee) (residuary legatee) (creditor) _________________________________________. (representative) 3. I request that independent administration be terminated. _____________________________ (Signature of petitioner) Signed and sworn to before me _______________________, 20___ _____________________________ Notary Public

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AMERICAN MIDWEST BANK, as successor to AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF DEKALB COUNTY, Plaintiff, vs.

RIVERMIST UNIT 5, LLC, JOHN PAPPAS, PETER IATRIDES, BRIDGES OF RIVERMIST HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS and UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendants.

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Claims against the estate may be filed on or before July 20, 2014, that date being at least six (6) months from the date of first publication, or within three (3) months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to creditors, if mailing or delivery is required by Section 183 of the Illinois Probate Act, 1975, as amended, whichever date is later. Any claim not filed by the requisite date stated above shall be barred.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the DeKalb County Circuit Clerk--Probate Division at the DeKalb County Courthouse, Sycamore, IL 60178, or with the estate legal representative, or both.

Copies of the claims filed with the Circuit Clerk's Office--Probate Division, must be mailed or delivered to the estate legal representative and to his/her attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given, all Non-Record Claimants, Unknown Tenants and all Unknown Owners, Defendants in the above-entitled cause, that the above-entitled Mortgage Foreclosure action was filed on January 24, 2014 and is now pending.

1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above.

2. The Court in which this action was brought is identified above.

3. The names of the titleholders of record is Rivermist Unit 5, LLC 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Legal Description PARCEL 1: THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1015 OF THE BRIDGES OF RIVERMIST UNIT 3, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SAID SECTION 2, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BETHANY ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 24 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST, 208.36 FEET, ALONG SAID NORTHWESTERLY LINE TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, ALONG SAID NORTHWESTERLY LINE, ALONG A CURVE WHOSE CENTER LIES NORTHWESTERLY AND HAS A RADIUS OF 825.00 FEET, 569.39 FEET, ARC, (CHORD BEARING SOUTH 44 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 29 SECONDS WEST, 558.16 FEET, CHORD), TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF ABANDONED CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, ST. PAUL AND PACIFIC RAILROAD; THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, 420.39 FEET, TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 2; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, 204.91 FEET, TO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID ABANDONED CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, ST. PAUL AND PACIFIC RAILROAD; THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 16 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, 485.30 FEET, TO A POINT ON CURVE ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID BETHANY ROAD; THENCE WESTERLY, ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE, ALONG A CURVE WHOSE CENTER LIES NORTHERLY AND HAS A RADIUS OF 800.00 FEET, 205.95 FEET, ARC, (CHORD BEARING SOUTH 81 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST, 205.38 FEET, CHORD), TO A BEND IN SAID NORTHERLY LINE; THENCE NORTH 74 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE, 1033.02 FEET, TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SANGAMON ROAD; THENCE NORTH 0 -36'-26" EAST, ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE, 387.75 FEET, TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE, ALONG A CURVE WHOSE CENTER LIES EASTERLY AND HAS A RADIUS OF 365.00 FEET, 184.76 FEET, ARC, (CHORD BEARING NORTH 15 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, 182.79 FEET, CHORD); THENCE NORTH 29 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 34 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE OF SANGAMON ROAD, 23.97 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE, SAID POINT ALSO BEING A SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE BRIDGES OF RIVERMIST UNIT 4, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SAID SECTION 2; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, ALONG A CURVE WHOSE CENTER LIES SOUTHERLY, AND HAS A RADIUS OF 10.00 FEET, 15.71 FEET, ARC, (CHORD BEARING NORTH 74 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 34 SECONDS EAST, 14.14 FEET, CHORD), TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CUTLER DRIVE; THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 26 SECONDS EAST, ALONG CUTLER DRIVE, 236.00 FEET, TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF COMSTOCK AVENUE; THENCE NORTH 29 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 34 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE, 347.23 FEET, TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE ON A CURVE WHOSE CENTER LIES NORTHWESTERLY AND HAS A RADIUS OF 921.00 FEET, 76.99 FEET, ARC, (CHORD BEARING NORTH 27 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST, 76.97 FEET, CHORD); THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE, ALONG A CURVE WHOSE CENTER LIES SOUTHERLY AND HAS A RADIUS OF 10.00 FEET, 15.25 FEET, ARC, (CHORD BEARING NORTH 68 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 47 SECONDS EAST, 13.81 FEET, CHORD), TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LARKING AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, 105.02 FEET, TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE EASTERLY, ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, ALONG A CURVE WHOSE CENTER LIES NORTHERLY AND HAS A RADIUS OF 333.00 FEET, 125.58 FEET, ARC, (CHORD BEARING SOUTH 78 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST, 124.84 FEET, CHORD); THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, 287.54 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE EASTERLY, ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, ALONG A CURVE WHOSE CENTER LIES NORTHERLY AND HAS A RADIUS OF 1233.00 FEET, 644.15 FEET ARC, (CHORD BEARING NORTH 75 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 54 SECONDS EAST, 636.85 FEET) TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF AFORESAID BRIDGES OF RIVERMIST UNIT 3; THENCE SOUTH 21 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 16 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE, 283.01 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 11 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE, 94.83 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE 34 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE, 189.38 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 80 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE, 79.36 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: LOTS 188, 189, 190, 191, 258, 260, 263, 267, 286, 294, 299, 300, 304 AND 312 IN BRIDGES OF RIVERMIST UNIT 4, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 2, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 28, 2005 IN PLAT CABINET 9, SLIDE NO. 163-D, AS DOCUMENT NO. 2005019391, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 3: LOT 1 IN THE BRIDGES OF RIVERMIST COMMERCIAL P.U.D., BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 25, 1998 AS DOCUMENT NO. 908014352, IN BOOK "Z" OF PLATS, PAGE 371, AND AS AMENDED BY AMENDED PLAT OF BRIDGES OF RIVERMIST COMMERCIAL P.U.D. RECORDED SEPTEMBER 21, 1998 AS DOCUMENT 98016132, IN BOOK "Z" OF PLATS, PAGE 377, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 08-02-373-001, 08-02-377-001, 08-11-100-045, 0802-370- 004, 08-02-370-003, 08-02-370-002, 08-02-370-001, 08-02-351-022, 08-02-351-020, 08-02-351-017, 08-02-351013, 08-02-324-004, 08-02-354-001, 08-02-354-012, 08-02354-008, 08-02-323-005, 08-02-426-002 5. A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: no physical address, no physical address, no physical address, 3289 Comstock Ave., 3297 Comstock Ave., 3301 Comstock Ave., 3323 Comstock Ave., 3345 Comstock Ave., 3389 Comstock Ave., 341 Comstock Ave., 512 Quinlan Ave., 456 Quinlan Ave., 3428 Comstock Ave., 3416 Comstock Ave., 447 Billings Dr., 441 Billings Dr., Rich Rd. 6. An identification of the Mortgage sought to be foreclosed is as follows: a. Names of Mortgagors: Rivermist Unit 5, LLC b. Name of Mortgagee: American Midwest Bank, as successor in interest to American National Bank of DeKalb County c. Date of Mortgage: January 10, 2011 d. Date of Recording: January 24, 2011 e. County Where Recorded: DeKalb County, Illinois f. Recording Document Identification: 2011001012 NOW, THEREFORE, unless all Non-Record Claimants, Unknown Tenants, Unknown Owners, and Defendants, file your answer to the Complaint for Foreclosure in this cause or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Twenty Third Judicial Circuit, DeKalb County, Illinois, held in the Courthouse, in the City of Sycamore, 133 W. State Street, on or before April 24, 2014, default may be entered against each of you at any time after that day and a Judgment for Foreclosure may be entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint for Foreclosure. /s/ Maureen A. Josh Circuit Clerk

DATED: January 14, 2014. /s/ Gary L. Ecklund Gary L. Ecklund, Attorney Name: Gary L. Ecklund Attorney for Estate Address: 4023 Charles Street City: Rockford, IL 61108 Telephone: 815 229-5333 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, January 25, February 1 & 8, 2014.)

Prepared By: Katharine M. Peterson 1985 DeKalb Ave. Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 787-2360 Katharine.Peterson@americanmidwestbank.com ARDC # 6309903 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 1, 8 & 15, 2014.)

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