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Outside review of policies sought DeKalb City manager wants independent look at financial and purchasing procedures

By KATIE DAHLSTROM kdahlstrom@shawmedia.com DeKALB – New DeKalb City Manager Anne Marie Gaura wants the city to hire an outside financial expert after staff recently broke rules for making purchases in excess of $20,000.

Gaura called for an outside expert to review the city’s financial and purchasing procedures and budget process; the

expert will then make recommendations on their findings.

Gaura plans to present City Council memAnne Marie bers with an Gaura expert to hire next month.

“We need to have formalized polices and procedures here,” Gaura said. “The city has had certain policies in

Illinois gov’s race showcases unions fears

By SARA BURNETT The Associated Press CHICAGO – When superrich Republican Bruce Rauner decided to run for governor of Illinois, it was clear this wouldn’t be the kind of race the state was accustomed to.

Rauner, who made his fortune as a venture capitalist, was new to campaigning and bragged of being beholden to no one. He came out swinging at entrenched special interests and “government union bosses” with an intensity not seen before.

Organized labor, which has long had cordial relations with state Republicans, went to full battle stations. Unions have pumped millions of dollars into a television advertising offensive to counter the new threat in advance of the March 18 primary. And Rauner has already committed more than $6 million from his own bank account to the battle.

The furious pace and extraordinary cost of a race weeks before the general election field is even set demonstrates what can happen when a wealthy businessman decides he wants to run a state, and of how unions can react when they feel especially threatened.

Both sides having watched labor lose power under Republican governors in surrounding states – are fighting as though more than a single office is at stake.

“I think all the national

unions fear they’ll have another Scott Walker on their hands if he should come in,” said Don Rose, a longtime Chicago political analyst, referring to the Republican governor of Wisconsin who stripped state employee unions of most of their bargaining powers after his election in 2010.

And Republicans, who have not controlled the Illinois governor’s mansion since 2003, see the race as the way to re-establish the party in a state that has been immune to the conservative drift elsewhere in the Midwest.

Rauner is considered the heavy favorite in the four-way GOP primary, as reflected in fundraising and recent polls.

The outcome will determine who faces Gov. Pat Quinn, whom many Democrats see as vulnerable amid a state budget crisis and high unemployment.

Rauner, who made $53 million in 2012 but portrays himself as an everyman in a Carhartt jacket who loves hunting and fishing, is attempting to join the list of Republican business executives who have won office in recent years with no elective experience. They include former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, a former Eli Lilly official; Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson, CEO of a plastics company, and Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, former CEO of the Gateway computer company.

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Venture capitalist Bruce Rauner, a candidate for the Republican nomination for Illinois governor, speaks during a business forum Jan. 16 in Mount Prospect, Ill. When Rauner announced plans last year to run for governor of Illinois, it was clear this wouldn’t be the kind of race the state was accustomed to.

place that need revising, and there are some that need implementing. I also see potential for changes in the budget.”

Gaura would not say what financial firm she is pursuing and did not know how much their services might cost, but she said the money would come from funds that have already been budgeted for consulting.

The outside review will

target purchases, making sure they are within the amounts budgeted by the City Council and making sure they are within staff spending authority or approved by the council.

Gaura announced the initiative this week, after two instances in which City Council members approved purchases that exceeded the city manager’s purchasing power of $20,000 – after the purchases

had been made or started.

First, the council approved the changes to city hall that included moving the finance office to the first floor and upgrading security. When city staff sought council approval, $14,000 in work had been completed, but the project was slated to cost $36,000. During their last meeting, aldermen approved a $22,864 expenditure for fitness equipment at the police station that had al-

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ROADS PITTED BY WINTER’S WRATH

Monica Maschak – mmaschak@shawmedia.com

Drivers avoid a large pot hole Tuesday on North First Street in DeKalb just north of the intersection with Dresser Road.

Brutal weather exacerbates pothole problems, repair

By KATIE DAHLSTROM kdahlstrom@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Brenda Gilbert won’t venture far from her Sycamore home for fear of running through a pothole.

The proud owner of a 2011 Toyota RAV4, she’s worried the pothole laden roads could cost her money and time.

“I don’t go into DeKalb,” Gilbert said. “I have a fairly new car, and I don’t want to ruin my shocks.”

Gilbert’s approach to car preservation is one area road crews are familiar with and are trying to change.

Road crews from DeKalb, Sycamore and DeKalb County are out in force trying to fill potholes emerging on area roads.

DeKalb road crews spent 173 hours last week filling pot holes on city streets, Assistant Director of Public Works Mark Espy said. But no matter how much time road crews spend shoveling potholes full of patch mix, this winter’s temperature roller coaster creates new potholes as soon as the old ones are filled.

Areas of particular concern in DeKalb are Annie Glidden Road and First Street north of Dresser Road.

“This year was about average, but we’ve had such drastic changes and the extreme fluctuation makes things catch up fast,” Espy said.

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The pavement on South Avenue in Sycamore next to the Blackhawk Moving & Storage Inc. building is in rough shape Tuesday.

Potholes appear when water that has seeped into the cracks of the pavement freezes and expands, cracking the pavement further. Warm weather further compounds the problem.

“Pot holes right now are really bad,” DeKalb Director of Public Works TJ Moore said. “As we’ve seen a return to more normal weather, we have had more popping up.”

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ready been purchased using administrative tow funds.

“This just goes to the long history of the organization,” Gaura said. “It wasn’t anything intentional, but it indicated to me we need to improve our purchasing policies.”

She speculated the outside review and recommendations could result in a purchasing

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8 DAILY PLANNER Today

Sexaholics Anonmous-DeKalb: 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Fridays at Christ Community Church, 1600 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. This 12-step recovery program is for Internet addiction. Contact: 815508-0280. SA.org.

Weight Watchers: 8:30 a.m. weigh in, 9 a.m. meeting Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road (near Aldi), DeKalb.

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

Story time: 10 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, 2439 Sycamore Road in DeKalb. Free readings are open to the public.

Narcotics Anonymous: Noon at 512 Normal Road in DeKalb; www. rragsna.org; 815-964-5959.

There is a Solution Too AA: 12:05 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

ACBL Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. at Wildwood North Recreation Center, 1 Birch St. in Sandwich. 815-498-4405.

DeKalb Women’s Club: 1:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Seventh and Franklin streets, DeKalb. Detective Angel Reyes, DeKalb Police Department, will present the program, “Neighborhood Watch and Other Safety Measures.” Paula Bryner is social chair of the day. For information of the activities and membership, call Paula at 815-754-0661.

Elburn Lions Club Bingo: Doors open at 5 p.m. at 500 Filmore St. Early Bird Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by the first of four progressive raffles. Regular Bingo games start at 7 p.m. and include two split the pot games. Food and drink are available for purchase. 630-365-6315. Bingo license B-04001.

Fish/shrimp dinners: 5 to 7 p.m. at Newman Catholic Student Center, 512 Normal Road in DeKalb. Served by Northern Illinois University Knights of Columbus Council 5572. Cost is $8 for fish or shrimp, $10 for fish and shrimp, $5 for grilled cheese or macaroni and cheese; all are fullcourse meals with side dishes.

Peace vigil: 5 to 6 p.m. at Memorial Park at First Street and Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. DeKalb Interfaith Network for Peace and Justice Peace Circle follows at 6 p.m. 815-758-0796.

Sons of the American Legion Fish fry: 5 to 8 p.m. at Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St. Cost is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $7 for children 6 to 12 and free for children younger than 5.

Troop support rally: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at First Street and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, across the street from Memorial Park.

B.Y.O.B. Big Book – 12 & 12 Discussion AA(C): 6 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Big Book Discussion AA(C): 7 p.m. at Newman Catholic Student Center, 512 Normal Road, DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Friday night activities and gallery hours: 7 to 9 p.m. at DeKalb Area Women’s Center, 1021 State St. All are welcome; programs vary each week. 815-758-1351.

Fox Valley AA(C): 7:30 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, 1022 N. Main St., Sandwich, 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

County Line Group Big Book AA(C): 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 121 N. Sycamore St., Maple Park, 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

One Day At A Time AA(C): 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

There is a Solution AA(C): 8 p.m. at Kingston Friendship Center, 120 Main St. 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Day PAA(C): 9 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

March 8 Monthly community breakfast: 7 to 11 a.m. at Kingston Friendship Center, 120 S. Main St. Donation is $7 for all-you-can-eat eggs cooked to order, pancakes, waffles, biscuits and gravy, corned beef hash, bacon and sausage, fruit cups, English muffins and drink. Contact: Kingston Friendship Center at 815-784-3921.

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8 WHAT’S HAPPENING AT DAILY-CHRONICLE.COM? Yesterday’s Reader Poll results:

Today’s Reader Poll question:

Should the DeKalb County Clerk Doug Johnson issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples now?

Yes: 45 percent No, wait until June: 20 percent Wish he didn’t have to issue them at all: 35 percent Total votes: 328

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Which of the following areas in DeKalb County have the worst pot holes?

• Peace Road between Bethany Road and Route 38 • Fourth Street south of Taylor Road • First Street north of Dresser Road • Route 38 east of Peace Road • My street Vote online at Daily-Chronicle.com

Time to unplug, just for a day If you’re reading this online, please make a digital to-do list and get cracking, because organizers of a national event want you to accomplish your digital tasks by sunset, and then logoff for a day.

From sunset today (5:52 p.m.) until sunset Saturday (5:53 p.m.), many people throughout the United States, and the rest of the world, are embarking upon a National Day of Unplugging.

Those sunset times come from the Astronomical Applications Department of the U. S. Naval Observatory, which seems like a credible source of information, but the data is for Sycamore. The USNO’s online database couldn’t find DeKalb (I tried several spelling variations). I’m not sure what to make of that.

Anyway, c’mon people, we can do this: that’s only 86,460 seconds without texting, tweeting or updating your status. Stay strong.

The NDU began in 2002. The Reboot network, a predominantly Jewish organization that promotes introspection and reinvention of self, came up with the idea. The NDU, Reboot said, “is an outgrowth of The Sabbath Manifesto, an adaption of our ancestors’ ritual of carving out one day per week to unwind, unplug, relax, reflect, get outdoors, and connect with loved ones.”

Lent also began this week, but I

THE FINE LINE Jason Akst would venture to say most religions would endorse a more introspective, less electronic life.

Regardless, Reboot’s argument is persuasive. “We increasingly miss out on the important moments of our lives as we pass the hours with our noses buried in our iPhones and BlackBerrys, chronicling our every move through Facebook and Twitter and shielding ourselves from the outside world with the bubble of ‘silence’ that our earphones create,” it states.

True enough. I see this every day among multitudes of Northern Illinois University students, but it’s not just college kids. People of many age groups are more involved with their devices than with each other.

Besides disconnecting ourselves from our loved ones, the danger is that many have convinced themselves they can interact with the real and the cyber world simultaneously without penalty.

That’s called multitasking, and the harsh truth is that people are bad multitaskers.

Don’t take my word for it. In 2009, Stanford University published one of

the most important studies (“Cognitive Control in Media Multitaskers”) on multitasking so far. The study has been cited lots of places and raised questions and ideas for further research, but Clifford Nass, one of the study’s co-authors, said the big picture about multitasking remains unchanged.

“The research is almost unanimous, which is very rare in social science, and it says that people who chronically multitask show an enormous range of deficits,” Nass said. “They’re basically terrible at all sorts of cognitive tasks, including multitasking.”

Reboot wants you to take the NDU pledge (visit nationaldayofunplugging. com/sign-the-pledge/) and then spend the day – or as much of it as you can – living without electronic interference.

You can also shoot and upload a selfie explaining why you’re unplugging.

Think of NDU as a “digital detox” (a phrase I stole/ borrowed from a newspaper in North Carolina). Most of us need a digital detox.

Good night and good luck.

• Jason Akst teaches journalism and public relations at Northern Illinois University. He also serves as a board member for the Northern Illinois Newspaper Association, www.ninaonline. org. You can reach him at jasondakst@ gmail.com or follow him on Twitter (@ jasonakst).

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3 more counties to issue gay-marriage licenses

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO – While many Illinois counties are waiting until the state’s new same-sex marriage becomes law in June and others are waiting for legal advice, the list of counties that will start issuing the licenses immediately is growing.

Responding to Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s letter to a central Illinois county clerk this week that said clerks were within their legal rights if they wanted to issue the licenses before June 1, clerks in Cass and St. Clair counties said they were doing just that. And the clerk in Jackson County said Thursday he, too, expects to start issuing the licenses.

“I intend to begin issuing same-sex

marriage licenses as soon as someone comes in asking for one,” Cass County Clerk Michael Kirchner said. “Waiting to issue the licenses until after June 1 seems trivial.”

Cook and Champaign counties started issuing the licenses before Madigan sent her letter, and McLean County has said it will start issuing the licenses later this month.

Meanwhile, the recipient of Madigan’s letter, Macon County Clerk Stephen Bean, said he will begin as soon as possible issuing licenses, perhaps as early as today.

Other county clerks have said they’ll wait – either for a legal opinion from their state’s attorneys or because they’re worried that issuing licenses before June 1 could trigger lawsuits

against the counties and perhaps cause legal problems for the couples themselves.

“We don’t want to see something happen to someone later down the road if it involves a probate or divorce matter,” said Logan County Clerk Sally Litterly, who said she will wait.

In her letter to Bean, Madigan pointed to a federal judge’s ruling last month in which the judge determined Illinois’ original ban was unconstitutional.

Even though the judge’s ruling only applied to Cook County, the attorney general explained that other counties could move forward because “the protections guaranteed by the Constitution must exist without regard to county lines.”

Girl Scouts asked to end partnership with Barbie

By DAVID CRARY The Associated Press NEW YORK – America’s top doll, Barbie, finds herself in controversy once again, this time over a business partnership between her manufacturer, Mattel, and the Girl Scouts.

On Thursday, two consumer advocacy groups often critical of corporate advertising tactics – the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood and the Center for a New American Dream – criticized Barbie as a flawed role model for little girls and launched a petition drive urging the Girl Scouts of the USA to end the partnership. The Girls Scouts said they would not do so.

Just a few weeks ago, Mattel incurred widespread criticism – as well as some accolades – for letting Barbie be featured in Sports Illustrated’s annual swimsuit edition.

The Girl Scouts’ partnership with Mattel, announced in August, includes a Barbie-themed activity book, a website, and a Barbie participation patch – the first Girl Scout uniform patch with corporate sponsorship.

“Holding Barbie, the quintessential fashion doll, up as a role model for Girl Scouts simultaneously sexualizes young girls, idealizes an impossible body type, and undermines the Girl Scouts’ vital mission to build ‘girls of courage, confidence and character,’” said Susan Linn, director of the Boston-based commercial-free childhood organization.

She said the Barbie patch – targeted at 5-to-8-year-old Daisies and Brownies – would transform these girls into “walking advertisements.”

“This is product placement at its worst,” said New American Dream’s executive director, Wendy Philleo, who described herself as a longtime

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In this Friday, Feb. 14, 2014 file photo, a mock-up cover of Barbie on a Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue is displayed at the Mattel booth at the American International Toy Fair in New York. A few weeks after her foray into the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition, Barbie is entangled in controversy again, this time over her ties with the Girl Scouts. admirer of the Girl Scouts.

“Our children are already being bombarded by marketers’ pitches at stores, at home, online, on TV, and in school,” said Philleo, whose Charlottesville, Va.-based group tries to counter the commercialization of American culture.

The Girl Scouts’ national headquarters in New York rejected the groups’ appeal.

“Our partnership with Mattel focuses on career exploration and teaches girls about inspiring women in a fun way,” said spokeswoman Kelly Parisi. “We stand behind this partnership, as it helps us bring to over 2 million Girl Scouts the message that they can do anything.”

That’s the essence of the Barbie uniform patch – a bright pink oval with a gold-letter slogan stitched on it: “Be anything. Do everything.”

Barbie – still slim-waisted and longlegged after 55 years – had pursued roughly 150 different careers, and she stretched her boundaries again in February by posing along with real-life supermodels in Sports Illustrated’s 50th anniversary swimsuit issue.

Anticipating the criticism that ensued, Mattel promoted the campaign with the catchword “unapologetic.”

In announcing the partnership with Mattel last year, Girl Scouts CEO Anna Maria Chavez depicted both her own organization and Barbie as “American icons.”

8IN BRIEF LaughFest organizers claim sunglasses record GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – There appears to be another arcane world record in Grand Rapids, this time for the most people wearing sunglasses at night.

Gilda’s LaughFest organizers fourth annual festival of laughter kicked off Thursday with an effort to break the sunglasses record.

Guinness World Records says the current mark was set in July 2012 by 1,642 people at Chicago’s Wrigley Field.

LaughFest spokesman Tyler Lecceadone said the group’s count shows that 1,675 people wore sunglasses Thursday night.

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Sycamore students recreate World War I posters

By DEBBIE BEHRENDS dbehrends@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – Before the Internet, beforeTV and even before everyone owned a radio, propaganda posters touted the benefits of enlisting for military service or buying war bonds.

And for almost 30 years, Mark Mannebach’s students have recreated those posters. This year, his last before his planned retirement this spring, Mannebach said his students did an outstanding job with the posters that contain slogans like “Our boys need sox – knit your bit” and “Help Uncle Sam stamp out the Kaiser.”

“I have about 125 students, and I decided to put every single poster on display to celebrate their work,” Mannebach said. “Dozens of them are art quality; well beyond what might be expected from a middle-school student.”

During discussions about

“Not all of my students take art, but this was a good opportunity for those that do to showcase their talent... “They really went after it.”

Mark Mannebach Sycamore eight-grade teacher

World War I and the importance of the propaganda posters as a mass media tool, Mannebach assigns his eighth-graders the task of finding a poster they like – a task made infinitely simpler with the Internet. After Mannebach approves their choice, they take on the task of recreating the poster with colored pencils, paints or whatever medium seems appropriate.

“It’s kind of a winter rite of passage,” Mannebach said.

“It’s a good assignment for the winter. It keeps them engaged during the long, cold winter days.”

Several of Mannebach’s students discussed their posters. All 125 are on display in the halls near his classroom.

“My grandfather was in the military,” said Sean Peek, pointing out his poster urging enlistment in the Navy.

Sam Knuth’s poster depicted detailed drawings of a spider and hawk.

“I liked the detail,” Sam said. “It looked like it would be challenging.”

Brooke Kron sought out a poster that depicted the involvement of women in the war effort. Her poster, “Women help America’s sons win the war,” encouraged the purchase of war bonds.

“Not all of my students take art, but this was a good opportunity for those that do to showcase their talent,” Mannebach said. “They really went after it.”

Genoa City Council displeased with economic strategic planning group

By DEBBIE BEHRENDS behrends@shawmedia.com GENOA – Kevin McArtor and Linda Underwood got a chilly reception when they appeared before the Genoa City Council seeking money for a new economic planning committee.

McArtor and Underwood are both members of the city’s Economic Development Commission and have worked to form a new task force called the Genoa Economic Action Committee. The group was formed and applied for a grant to do strategic planning work without City Council members’ knowledge or blessing.

According to the group’s mission statement, it is a collaborative group committed to growing opportunities to live, work, stay and play in the Genoa area. The committee includes representatives of Genoa Main Street, the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce, Genoa-Kingston School District 424 and the city.

“You’ve been working on this since January,” 1st Ward Alderman Glennis Carroll said, “but you don’t inform us until March?”

“We had a deadline of March 1 for the grant, so we had to move quickly,” McAr-

Group’s objective • Engage the public in community and economic development discussions to gain support for the process.

• Provide businesses and other groups opportunities to help plan the future of Genoa.

• Provide a consistent development plan with measurable goals and ways to achieve them.

• Through the plan developed, improve the numbers of businesses, employment opportunities and quality of life in the community.

tor replied.

McArtor explained that the group had an opportunity to seek a grant from the DeKalb County Community Foundation, which would be used to pay for strategic planning services from the Northern Illinois University Center for Governmental Studies.

The first time aldermen learned of the committee was at the chamber’s annual meeting in February, when former Main Street Director Mim Evans, now employed at the Center for Governmental Studies, presented the committee and its objectives.

“This is just a means to

get started on strategic planning,” McArtor told the council.

Fourth Ward Alderman Jay Hanson said similar planning was done, at the city’s expense, about 10 years ago.

“I’m just concerned you’ll be duplicating the city’s efforts with another layer of bureaucracy,” Hanson said.

McArtor said the group didn’t mean to imply the city wasn’t doing anything.

“The economy has had a chilling effect,” he said. “We just thought a look by a third party might help.”

Council members took no action on McArtor’s request for a $1,000 contribution from the city to the committee for strategic planning.

Although McArtor requested a $1,000 contribution on behalf of the committee from the city for strategic planning, the council took no action.

After discussion with the rest of the Economic Development Commission, McArtor said they plan to talk with Genoa Mayor Mark Vicary about approaching the council again at its March 18 meeting.

“We got excited about this and went forward a little faster than we should have,” McArtor said. “I understand the council just wants to be brought up to speed.”

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Mark Mannebach’s eighth-grade students have replicated World War I propaganda posters that are hanging in Sycamore Middle School’s hallways. Mannebach makes the poster assigment part of his World War I lesson to show students how posters were important as a mass media tool before radio.

8BRIEF DeKalb sex offender accused of abusing teen DeKALB – A 22-year-old DeKalb man, who also is a registered sex offender, remained in jail Thursday unable to post $25,000 bail in a new case alleging aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

Michael C. Harris, of the 1800 block of East Lincoln Highway, was charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse for allegedly abusing a teenaged girl younger than 17 multiple times between November

and February, court records show.

Police were notified when the victim told Michael her mother, Harris who called police, DeKalb Police Lt. Bob Redel said.

Force was not involved in the incidents, Redel said.

Harris has a pending case alleging he failed to register as a sex offender when he moved to another DeKalb address in

June, court records show. He’s required to register as a sex offender after being convicted in Ogle County of sexually abusing a 13-year-old when he was 18, according to the Illinois Sex Offender Registration.

If convicted in the new case, Harris could face between three to seven years in prison.

If convicted of failing to register as a sex offender, he could face between two to five years in prison.

He is next due in court March 20.

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GOP candidates for Illinois lieutenant governor debate

By SOPHIA TAREEN The Associated Press CHICAGO – The only televised debate for the four Republicans seeking the office of Illinois lieutenant governor delved Thursday into the candidates’ diverse backgrounds and the controversies surrounding them and their gubernatorial running mates.

Most of the No. 2 governor candidates are relatively little known statewide, but it’s the first year in Illinois history that they’re running with gubernatorial candidates and their roles have been more in the spotlight.

The 30-minute forum at Chicago’s WTTW-TV focused on issues that have dogged the duos – including lawsuits, union endorsements and big money – ahead of the March 18 primary election.

The candidates are Northbrook attorney Steve Kim, who is running with state Treasurer Dan Rutherford; Wheaton City Council member Evelyn Sanguinetti, who has teamed up with businessman Bruce Rauner; former Long Grove Village President Maria Rodriguez, who is state Sen. Bill Brady of Bloomington’s pick; and state Rep. Jil Tracy of Quincy, who is Hinsdale state Sen. Kirk Dillard’s choice.

Kim defended Rutherford, a Chenoa Republican who’s had recent troubles on the campaign trail after a former employee filed a federal lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and political coercion, which Rutherford has denied.

“For me, it doesn’t pass the smell test,” Kim said, describing Rutherford as a friend and mentor. “It’s distracted us from talking about the issues.”

Tracy, who is from Quincy, said she and Dillard are “independently minded.” Dillard picked up several union endorsements – most recently from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31, the state’s largest public workers union – and been accused by other governor candidates of being beholden to labor.

“Campaign funds don’t control a candidate or the way that they vote,” she said.

Sanguinetti, Rauner’s running mate, is an attorney in addition to serving on the Wheaton City Council who has called for tort reform to prevent excessive jury settlements. She sued several entities in 2007, including the city of Wheaton, after she was injured slipping on a sidewalk.

She received a settlement.

Rauner, a Winnetka ven-

ture capitalist, is leading in polls and fundraising “A city should provide you with at least safe sidewalks, sound streets and good police and fire,” Sanguinetti said.

“Tort reform would not have precluded my lawsuit because the case did not go to a jury.”

Brady’s pick, Rodriguez, was first sought out by Rauner’s campaign. Rodriguez said she only would run with Brady, a longtime state legislator. Rauner is seeking public office for the first time.

“You need to have some legislative experience to sit in the governors’ seat at this point in time in Illinois,” she said.

Early voting for primary elections began Monday and runs through March 15.

Lieutenant governors used to run separately in Illinois.

However, legislators changed election law after revelations about 2010 Democratic nominee Scott Lee Cohen surfaced, including a past domestic battery charge. He stepped down following pressure from Democratic leaders.

The change has created a new dynamic on the campaign trail, with members of the ticket splitting up their travels and talking more about teamwork. Rodriguez described it Thursday as a “new day” for Illinois politics.

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8LOCAL BRIEFS Fire officials urge check of detector batteries SYCAMORE – Sycamore Fire Department officials asking residents to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when daylight saving time begins.

Residents will change their clocks one hour forward at 2 a.m. Sunday.

It’s a good idea for people to remember to change batteries in detectors every time they need to change the time, according to a Sycamore Fire Department news release.

The U.S. Fire Administration reports residential fires make up nearly 83 percent of all civilian fire deaths, generally because of a disconnected or dead battery, the news release states. Roughly two-thirds of home fire deaths occur in homes without working smoke detectors, the news release states.

For more information, contact James Ward, Sycamore Fire Department Fire Prevention Coordinator, at 815-895-4514.

Details sought on Kirkland area burglary KIRKLAND – Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a reported burglary in the 35000 block of Irene Road in rural Kirkland.

The resident reported that someone entered the home sometime within the past six months and stole about 20 antique porcelain crocks, four

to five model ships and eight to 10 musket rifles.

Anyone with information about the crime or those involved is urged to contact DeKalb County Crime Stoppers at crimestoppers@dekalbcounty.org or call 815-895-3272.

Callers need not give their name. Crime Stoppers may pay a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.

Plea agreement entered in DeKalb sex abuse case SYCAMORE – A 25-year-old DeKalb man originally accused of sexually abusing a teenage girl agreed to plead guilty to aggravated battery Thursday.

Hector Cervantes, of the 1200 block of State Street, was sentenced to 2½ years of probation as part of a negotiated Hector agreement.

Cervantes Prosecutors dropped three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of someone younger than 17 that stemmed from incidents in July.

Cervantes will remain in jail as federal authorities review his immigration status, Presiding Judge Robbin Stuckert said.

Cervantes also will be required to complete a sex offender evaluation by July 9.

– Andrea Azzo

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 County Michael P. Collins, 29, of the 1300 block of North Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, was

arrested Monday, March 3, on a Dekalb County warrant alleging domestic battery.

William M. King, 30, of the first block of South Sequoya Street, Shabbona, was charged Wednesday, March 5, with domestic battery.

Kyle M. Scott-Reed, 24, of Bolingbrook, was charged Thursday, March 6, with illegal transportation of alcohol and unlawful possession of drug

paraphernalia.

DeKalb city Christian M. Elliott, 20, of the 300 block of North Seventh Street, DeKalb, was charged Thursday, Feb. 27, with possession of marijuana and delivery of marijuana.

Torron N. Hawkins, 19, of the 1100 block of West Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, was charged Wednesday, Feb. 26, with

disorderly conduct and possession of marijuana.

Sheryl D. Rubin, 25, of the 400 block of West Locust Street, DeKalb, was charged Thursday, Feb. 27, with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Jaron L. Brown, 20, of the 12200 block of South Morgan Street, Chicago, was charged Thursday, Feb. 27, with possession of marijuana.

Johari N. Dodd, 18, of the 900

block of Elder Road, Homewood, was charged Friday, Feb. 28, with retail theft.

Jamal L. Granderson, 19, of the 2500 block of Spruce Street, Lynwood, was charged Friday, Feb. 28, with retail theft.

8OBITUARY JAMES N. SAKALAUSKI Born: Dec. 16, 1958, in DeKalb, Ill. Died: March 5, 2014, in Fort Atkinson, Wis. FORT ATKINSON, Wis. – James Nelson Sakalauski, 55, of Fort Atkinson, Wis., died Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital.

Born Dec. 16, 1958, in DeKalb, Ill., the son of Albert John and Joyce Elinor (Nelson) Sakalauski, Jim was a 1978 graduate of DeKalb High School. He was a special-needs person who formerly worked at Opportunity House in Sycamore and was currently living in Fort Atkinson in an Abilities Inc. group home, where he found great fun, comfort and love.

He is survived by his brothers, David Sakalauski of St. Charles, Mo., and Tom (Nancy) Sakalauski of Glen Carbon; five nieces and nephews; and eight great-nieces and -nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father in 2008; his mother March 5, 2013; and a nephew, John.

The private memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 21, at Anderson Funeral Home, DeKalb, with the Rev. Robert Vaughn of Malta Congregational Church officiating.

Burial of cremated remains will be at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, DeKalb.

Cremation is by Anderson Funeral Home Crematory.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the James N. Sakalauski Memorial Fund for Abilities Inc., sent in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.

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Victim who backed gun law gets permit

By JIM SUHR The Associated Press ST. LOUIS – A southern Illinois retiree whose legal fight helped bring about an end to the state’s last-in-the-nation ban on concealed carry has become among the state’s first to get her permit to have a handgun in public.

Mary Shepard, 74, considered the mail she received Tuesday from Illinois State Police a reward – partly for slogging through ice and snow to her mailbox at the end of a long, rural driveway, and partly because of her legal push that followed a 2009 church attack that left her severely beaten while unarmed.

“I flipped through the mail, and there it was,” Shepard told The Associated Press by telephone from her home near Cobden. “I was just so over-thetop thrilled and unbelievably happy. I had waited so long for this, and I felt like I accomplished something. And here it was, making everything just worthwhile. I couldn’t wait to tell everyone.”

Shepard, whose permit arrival was first reported by WSIL-TV in Harrisburg, became a gun-rights activist after she was randomly assaulted

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Mary Shepard, who survived a brutal attack in 2009 by an intruder while working at her church in Anna, receives a standing ovation Feb. 26 during a concealed-carry meeting in Cobden. by an intruder while working as a treasurer at First Baptist Church in Anna. She has argued that had she not been barred from carrying a gun, she could have thwarted the attack.

After Shepard sued to have the state’s concealed carry ban thrown out, the Chicago-based 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Ap-

peals ruled in December 2012 that the prohibition was unconstitutional. After months of debate, Illinois lawmakers last summer narrowly beat a federal court deadline and adopted the concealed carry law over Gov. Pat Quinn’s vehement objections – something Shepard called Thursday “a great victory.”

The five-year licenses, which started being sent out last week, largely went to the earliest applicants: firearms instructors and others who submitted electronic fingerprints ahead of the official Jan. 5 launch of the online application process. Illinois State Police have approved roughly 5,000 concealed-carry applica-

Lawmaker pushes for gaming ‘exclusion’ list SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers are moving forward with creating an exclusion list of people the Illinois Gaming Board deems shouldn’t be involved with video gambling.

The measure is sponsored

by Chicago Democratic Sen. Ira Silverstein. It was unanimously passed Wednesday by a Senate committee.

Under the legislation, the gaming board would be allowed to place someone on an exclusion list if the board or a court finds their conduct unsuitable. That could include people with a criminal history or an association with organized crime.

tions.

More work lies ahead: Already, about 46,000 applications have been submitted, putting the state on track to field nearly 300,000 applications this year. That’s about some 100,000 fewer than originally projected.

But Shepard and other gunrights advocates argue the new law is imperfect, citing a long list of places where concealed handguns are not allowed – such properties as schools, child care facilities, courthouses, government buildings, hospitals, nursing homes, and forms of public transit.

While churches have autonomy in deciding whether guns will be allowed on their property, Shepard said Thursday her church hasn’t indicated its preference. To Shepard, that may be because the issue hits too close to home.

“Now it’s never talked about, never mentioned (at the church). It’s like it never happened,” Shepard said of the attack, which she admits has left her uneasy about going to the church aside from just Sunday mornings. “I used to be there continually. I loved that job, that place. It was my church.

But I thought I was completely safe in that church.

Illinois transportation officials seek $47M SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking lawmakers for another $47 million to cover the costs of the especially harsh winter. Tony Small is the agency’s director of finance and administration.

He told a House committee Wednesday that this winter has “impacted IDOT operations tremendously.”

The Springfield State Journal-Register reported the extra costs include overtime, additional road salt and fuel, as well as the hiring of temporary workers.

Small said the agency will use 1 million tons of salt this winter, more than the previous two winters combined.

The old record was 840,000 tons.

Illinois universities warn of perils if budget cut

By KERRY LESTER The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ public university presidents Thursday spelled out a doomsday scenario of cuts should the state’s temporary tax increase expire as scheduled next January, a move they say would disproportionately affect the number of low-income students while others flee to schools outside the state.

The state currently allocates $3.3 billion for higher education. But Illinois expects a $1.5 billion loss of revenue

if the individual income tax rates roll back in 2015 from 5 percent to 3.75 percent and corporate rates drop from 7 percent to 5.25 percent.

Southern Illinois University President Glenn Poshard told a Senate appropriations committee that higher education institutions are bracing for a 30 percent decrease in funding next year, which would mean increases in student-to faculty ratios, fewer course offerings and graduate assistantship programs and more classes being taught by adjunct professors instead of

more highly paid tenured professors at Illinois’ nine public universities.

The tuition hikes, he said, would cut down on the ability for poorer students to earn college degrees.

“Our tuition has doubled over the last several years at our institution as well as most others,” Poshard said. “We had to make up for that loss of state funds and these families just can’t afford it. The average family income in southern Illinois is $36,000 a year,” he said.

Following several consecutive years of budget cuts, an

unanticipated $1.2 billion increase in tax revenue last year from taxpayers selling assets before new tax laws took effect allowed lawmakers to slightly increase higher education funding for 2014. But university officials told the committee that the state’s financial troubles still are having an impact on schools’ day-to-day operations.

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Both presidents say increasing the state’s minimum wage – a current push by Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn and Democratic state Sen. Kimberly Lightford, among others – could heighten budget problems, requiring millions more to pay their student workforces.

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GOP presidential hopefuls vie for clout with base The ASSOCIATED PRESS OXON HILL, Md. – Republicans vying for the GOP presidential nomination in 2016 auditioned Thursday before some of the nation’s most ardent conservative leaders, calling for the party to unite behind a clear agenda and draw contrasts with Democrats.

The contestants ranged from Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, a tea party champion, to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a favorite of the GOP establishment.

“If you want to lose elections, stand for nothing,” said Cruz, who referred as examples to the unsuccessful presidential bids of Bob Dole, John McCain and Mitt Romney.

“When you don’t stand and draw a clear distinction, when you don’t stand for principle, Democrats celebrate.”

The annual Conservative Political Action Conference offered an early tryout of sorts for a half-dozen Republican officials eager to win over the GOP’s most passionate voters.

At stake this year is the Senate majority, currently held by senators in President Barack Obama’s party. But for all, the midterm elections could serve as a springboard for the next presidential contest.

Republicans have much to mend before 2016, starting with a stark ideological divide between the party’s establishment and the super-conservatives who rose to power in the tea party-fueled 2010 elections

that delivered a Republican House majority. Fiscal crises, compromises and a war of words have separated the factions from the top down despite widespread agreement that Obama’s signature health care law should be overturned.

More than two years out from the election to succeed Obama, there’s no clear front-runner for the GOP presidential nomination. But Republicans interested in the job are filing across the CPAC stage at a hotel complex just down the Potomac River from Washington – bashing the media, criticizing Obama and making a case for being the candidate who can win the White House.

“Most people are realizing that it’s cool to be selecting the

House passes bill to block Obama’s climate strategy

By MATTHEW DALY The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Aiming at the heart of President Barack Obama’s strategy for fighting climate change, the Republican-controlled House voted Thursday to block the administration’s plan to limit carbon pollution from new power plants.

The bill targets Obama’s proposal for the Environmental Protection Agency to set the first national limits on heat-trapping carbon pollution from future power plants. It’s part of the GOP’s election-year strategy to fight back against what Republicans call a “war on coal” by the Obama administration.

The bill passed by a 229-183 vote. Ten Democrats, mostly from coal-producing states or the South, joined Republicans in support of it.

A similar measure is pending in the Senate but faces a more difficult path.

“The Obama administration clearly wants to use its regulatory agenda to end coalfired power generation in this country, but that is a pipe dream,” said Rep. Mike Simp-

son, R-Idaho, noting that coal provides nearly 40 percent of the nation’s electricity.

Rep. Ed Whitfield, R-Ky., called the EPA proposal “one of the most extreme regulations of the Obama administration. He said the proposed limits on carbon emissions would “make it impossible to build a new coal-fired power plant in America.”

As a practical matter, no new coal plants are currently being considered because of competition from cheap natural gas. But Whitfield and other Republicans argue that could change if natural gas prices keep rising. In that case, utility companies should be able to “go out and build a coal-powered plant with reasonable regulations,” said Whitfield, who chairs the House subcommittee on energy and power.

The Whitfield-sponsored House bill requires EPA to set carbon emissions standards based on technology that has been in use for at least a year.

Republicans and some coalstate Democrats said the EPA rule is based on carbon-capturing technology that doesn’t currently exist.

Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., denounced the legislation as “a science-denial bill” that would strip the EPA of its ability to block carbon pollution. He and other Democrats called the bill a blatant attempt to thwart the EPA and vilify the Obama administration in an election year.

The White House has threatened to veto, saying the bill would “undermine public health protections of the Clean Air Act and stop U.S. progress in cutting dangerous carbon pollution from power plants.” Power plants account for about one-third of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming.

EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and other officials have said the proposed rule – the first of two major regulations aimed at limiting carbon pollution from power plants – is based on carbon reduction methods that are “technically feasible” and under development in at least four sites. The rule affecting future plants is a prelude to a more ambitious plan, expected later this year, to curb carbon pollution from existing power plants.

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By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN The Associated Press CARLSBAD, N.M. – Few people attended a town hall meeting Thursday as the U.S. Department of Energy released more information on its efforts to recover from a radiation leak last month at the nation’s only underground nuclear waste dump.

Several dozen residents, workers, elected officials and others turned out for the evening meeting, but the large auditorium at the edge of town was nearly empty.

Questions about what caused the leak at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, the extent of the contamination and the future of the federal government’s national nuclear cleanup efforts have been swirling for weeks now.

Some of the uncertainty was quelled Wednesday when officials announced that the level of radioactive particles being captured by monitoring stations in the Carlsbad area had decreased significantly and were close to normal.

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ing on the 13 workers who were at the plant at the time of the leak shows they aren’t likely to experience any serious health effects.

Carlsbad Mayor Dale Janway told the town meeting audience that the systems at Waste Isolation Pilot Plant worked, with filters capturing most of the radiation that escaped from the underground mine. Still, he said the investigation needs to be swift and efficient.

“The longer it takes to get to the bottom of this incident, the more damaging it is to Carlsbad and this project,” Janway said.

David Klaus, the Department of Energy’s deputy under secretary for management and performance, said the question is not whether the underground nuclear waste dump will reopen but when.

Klaus drew a round of applause from the crowd when he said there’s no question the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant will continue, at some point, with its mission to help the nation clean up waste

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Department of Energy officials said work is ongoing to get air-monitoring equipment into the mine that will pave the way for specially trained crews to enter. They plan to make their way to two storage areas known as Panel 6 and Panel 7 to determine what might have happened.

Earlier Thursday, U.S. Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich said they met with Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz and other federal officials, including those at the Environmental Protection Agency, and were given assurances that progress was being made at the site. They said officials hoped to send an unmanned probe underground to monitor the site in the next week, followed by workers if they believe it’s safe to go inside.

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Senate blocks change to military sex assault cases

By DONNA CASSATA The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Bowing to the Pentagon, the Senate agreed after impassioned debate Thursday to leave the authority to prosecute rapes and other serious crimes with military commanders in a struggle that highlighted the growing role of women in Congress.

The vote was 55-45 in favor of stripping commanders of that authority, but that was short of the 60 necessary to move ahead on the legislation sponsored by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. Her bill would have given the decision to take serious crimes to courts-martial to seasoned military trial lawyers, independent of the chain of command.

The debate and vote were the culmination of a nearly yearlong campaign to curb sexual assault in the ranks, led by female senators who

have questioned whether the military’s mostly male leadership understands differences between relatively minor sexual offenses and serious crimes that deserve swift and decisive justice.

Thursday’s rejection is unlikely to be the final word. Defeated but unyielding, Gillibrand and her allies vowed to seize the next opportunity to force another vote, probably in the spring when the Senate starts work on a sweeping defense policy bill for the 2015 fiscal year.

“Many people said to me, ‘Kirsten, I’m going to watch this, and if it doesn’t get better in the next six months, I’m with you next time,’” she said at a news conference.

“We will not be stopped. Look, I’ve been here long enough to see how sometimes change is painful and slow. But it happens. I’ve seen it. And we will see it again,” said Sen. Barba-

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Oscar Pistorius, puts his hands to his head while listening to evidence from a witness speaking about the morning of the shooting of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, in court on the fourth day of his trial at the high court Thursday in Pretoria, South Africa. Pistorius is charged with murder for the shooting death of his girlfriend.

Witness: Pistorius prayed over his shot girlfriend

By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA and GERALD IMRAY The Associated Press PRETORIA, South Africa – As the girlfriend he shot in the head lay dead or dying in his home, a weeping, praying Oscar Pistorius knelt at her side and struggled in vain to help her breathe by holding two fingers in her clenched mouth, a witness testified Thursday at the double-amputee runner’s murder trial.

“I shot her. I thought she was a burglar. I shot her,” radiologist Johan Stipp, a neighbor, recalled Pistorius saying. The worried neighbor had entered Pistorius’ home after hearing screams. By that time, the celebrated athlete had carried Reeva Steenkamp’s bloodied body downstairs after the fatal nighttime shooting in his bathroom.

A few minutes after he arrived, Stipp said, Pistorius went back upstairs – the area where he had shot the 29-yearold model – and returned. At that point, Stipp said he was concerned that the gun used in the shooting had not been recovered and that a distraught Pistorius was going to harm himself.

The testimony did not address what Pistorius did when he went upstairs.

Stipp’s account in a Pretoria court was the first detailed, public description of the immediate aftermath of the shooting in the pre-dawn hours of Feb. 14 last year.

Pistorius is charged with premeditated murder after shooting Steenkamp three times out of four shots through the toilet door, with prosecutors trying to build a case that the Olympian intentionally killed Steenkamp after a loud argument.

At his bail hearing last year, Pistorius said in a statement read by his lawyer that after he realized he had shot Steenkamp, thinking mistakenly that she was an intruder, he pulled on his prosthetic legs and tried to kick down the toilet door. He said he finally gave up and bashed the door in with a cricket bat. Inside, he said he found Steenkamp, slumped over but still alive.

He said he lifted her body and carried her downstairs to seek medical help.

On Thursday, as Stipp recalled the sometimes grisly details through questioning by the prosecutor, Pistorius bent forward on the wooden court bench and put his hand over his face. Clutching what appeared to be black rosary beads, Pistorius then moved his hands to cover both ears as Stipp described the scene at the athlete’s villa sometime after 3 a.m.

Pistorius stayed that way for a while in the courtroom, even when one of his lawyers reached back and touched him on the head in an apparent gesture of reassurance.

“Oscar was crying all the time,” Stipp continued. “He was praying to God, ‘Please let her live.’“ “Oscar said he would dedicate ‘his life and her life to God’ if she would live”, Stipp said.

The chief defense lawyer, Barry Roux, asked Stipp if he thought Pistorius’ emotions as the runner knelt next to Steenkamp were genuine.

Stipp said he thought they were.

“He looked sincere to me,” Stipp said of observing Pistorius minutes after he’d fatally shot his girlfriend. “He was crying. There were tears on his face.”

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Pentagon leaders vigorously opposed the measure, as did former prosecutors and military veterans in the Senate who argued that commanders should have more responsibility, not less, for the conduct of the men and women they lead in war and peacetime.

“We can’t let the commanders walk away,” insisted Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri, who bemoaned the tenor of a policy debate that pitted her against fellow Democrat Gillibrand.

Backers of the measure insisted that piecemeal reforms have had only a limited impact on a problem that even the military has called an epidemic.

Survey results have suggested that about 26,000 women may have been sexually assaulted in the most recent accounting with thousands unwilling to come forward for fear of inaction

or retribution.

“The people who don’t trust the chain of the command are the victims,” Gillibrand said.

The New York lawmaker was relentless in lobbying her colleagues, even in the final minutes of the vote.

Standing in the well of the Senate, she tried to persuade a wavering Sen. Mark Kirk, an original sponsor of her measure. Kirk also got an earful from Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., arguing against the measure.

Kirk, an Illinois Republican, said after the vote that he was concerned the bill would “jeopardize our readiness and our military stationed in the field.”

Among the Republicans voting with Gillibrand were Republican leader Mitch McConnell, who faces Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes in his re-election bid, and Mike Enzi of Wyoming.

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Crimea to vote to split from Ukraine, join Russia

By JUERGEN BAETZ and YURAS KARMANAU The Associated Press SIMFEROPOL, Ukraine – Ukraine lurched toward breakup Thursday as lawmakers in Crimea unanimously declared they wanted to join Russia and would put the decision to voters in 10 days.

President Barack Obama condemned the move and the West answered with the first real sanctions against Russia.

Speaking from the White House, Obama said any decisions on the future of Crimea, a pro-Russian area of Ukraine, must include the country’s new government.

“The proposed referendum on the future of Crimea would violate the constitution and violate international law,” Obama said. “We are well beyond the days when borders can be redrawn over the heads of democratic leaders.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin was almost certainly behind Thursday’s dramatic developments, but it was not clear whether he is aiming for outright annexation, or simply strengthening his hand in talks with the West.

The U.S. moved to impose financial sanctions and trav-

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Pro-Russia demonstrators hold Russian and Crimean flags and posters as they rally in front of the local parliament building in Crimea’s capital Simferopol, Ukraine, Thursday. About 50 people rallied outside the local parliament day morning waving Russian and Crimean flags. el restrictions on opponents of Ukraine’s new government and the EU also announced limited punitive measures against Putin’s government, including the suspension of trade and visa talks. Both Washington and the EU said they were discussing further sanctions.

“I am confident that we

are moving forward together, united in our determination to oppose actions that violate international law and to support the government and people of Ukraine,” Obama said.

Crimea’s parliament rammed through what amounted to a declaration of independence from Ukraine, announcing it would let the

Crimean people, 60 percent of whom are ethnic Russian, decide in a March 16 referedum whether they want to become part of their gigantic neighbor to the east.

“This is our response to the disorder and lawlessness in Kiev,” said lawmaker Sergei Shuvainikov. “We will decide our future ourselves.”

Ukraine’s prime minister swiftly denounced the action.

“This so-called referendum has no legal grounds at all,” said Arseniy Yatsenyuk. The country’s acting president, Oleksandr Turchynov, later said Ukraine would move to dissolve Crimea’s parliament, but such an action would have virtually no practical effect.

In Washington, Obama spoke with Putin by phone for nearly an hour – their first known contact since Saturday.

The White House said Obama told Putin his country’s actions violated Ukraine’s sovereignty and that there was still a way to resolve the dispute diplomatically.

Earlier in the day, Obama signed an executive order authorizing the Treasury Department to levy financial sanctions against “individuals and entities” deemed responsible for Russia’s military takeover in Crimea. The U.S. also imposed a separate ban on U.S. visas for an unspecified and unidentified number of people the U.S. accuses of threatening Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial borders.

In a statement, the White House said the penalties

would target “those who are most directly involved in destabilizing Ukraine, including the military intervention in Crimea, and does not preclude further steps should the situation deteriorate.” The sanctions were unlikely to directly target Putin.

The U.S. actions came as EU leaders gathered at an emergency summit in Brussels to put in place their own measures, but appeared split over how forcefully to follow America’s lead. EU President Herman Van Rompuy said the bloc would suspend talks with Russia on a wide-ranging economic pact and on a visa deal, and would consider further measures if Russia does not quickly open meaningful dialogue.

The Europeans were divided between nations close to Russia’s borders, which want the bloc to stand up to Moscow, and some Western economic powerhouses – notably Germany – that were taking a more dovish line.

“Not everyone will be satisfied with the decision, but I should say that we did much more together than one could have expected several hours ago,” said Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

Battle for Syrian town erases Lebanon border Unions playing more

By BARBARA SURK The Associated Press) ARSAL, Lebanon – Sunnis and Shiites from Lebanon are streaming into Syria to take up arms on opposite sides of a fierce battle over a rebel stronghold – a fight that has effectively erased the border between the two countries and underlined how Lebanon is being sucked into the civil war next door.

The northeastern Lebanese town of Arsal, dominated by Sunnis, has become a key logistical base for the Syrian rebels who have been fighting for months to keep their hold on the strategic Syrian town of Yabroud, only 20 miles away across the border.

On a recent day, armed fighters in pickup trucks and

on motorbikes were seen scrambling down dusty roads out of Arsal into the mountains to cross into Syria and head to Yabroud.

Syrian rebels move freely back and forth across the border, and rebels wounded in the battle are brought to Arsal for treatment in clandestine hospitals.

At the same time, Lebanese Shiite fighters from the Hezbollah guerrilla group are crossing into Syria to fight alongside the forces of Syrian President Bashar Assad that have been besieging Yabroud since November.

For the past three years, Lebanon has been struggling with the spillover from Syria’s civil war.

Sectarian tensions in Lebanon have escalated, as its

Sunni community largely supports the mainly Sunni Syrian rebel movement, while its Shiites back Assad.

Hezbollah, the most powerful armed force in Lebanon, has thrown its weight behind Assad, sending fighters who have tipped some battles in the government’s favor.

The violence has blown back into Lebanon itself, with suspected Sunni extremists carrying out a string of retaliatory bombings against Hezbollah-controlled Shiite areas.

Around Arsal, all sides are brought into dangerously close proximity, exacerbated by the battle raging just over the border.

The town’s Sunni population strongly sympathizes with Syria’s rebels. Lebanese security officials say a few

hundred Lebanese Sunnis are believed to be offering logistical support or fighting alongside the rebels, particularly in Yabroud.

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media.

But Arsal is surrounded by mainly Shiite towns in Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa valley, raising the potential for friction between the various fighters on Lebanese soil.

The town of Baalbek, 20 miles to the south, is a source of many of the Hezbollah fighters heading to join the Yabroud battle.

Syrian rebels being treated at Arsal hospitals said Hezbollah guerrillas make up the bulk of the forces besieging Yabroud.

City to tighten how expenditures are tracked • REVIEW Continued from page A1 policy manual and consolidation of some budget funds.

Further, the city will tighten how revenues and expenditures are tracked. This includes providing more ongoing detail to the City Council about accuracy or changes

to revenue and expenditure projections.

DeKalb Mayor John Rey said the changes will establish the city’s financial practices are sustainable, adding he did not have concerns about the city’s past practices.

“I think this will move us in a positive direction towards fiscal responsibility,

to live within our revenues and to do what we need to do to have comprehensive financial reporting,” Rey said.

This will not be the first time an outside expert has taken a closer look at the city’s books. The city has already commissioned two reports from financial consulting firm Executive Partners Inc. that stressed the need for

new purchasing policies. The city has acted on some of the suggestions the firm made, such as hiring a finance director and cutting back on spending.

Part of Gaura’s initiative is to assure recommendations from financial consultants are fully disclosed to the City Council, evaluated and considered for implementation.

Relentless snow causes additional challenges • WINTER Continued from page A1 So while many residents are crossing their fingers that temperatures climb, people like Moore and Sycamore Public Works Director Fred Busse know it only means more pothole patching for his crews.

“Right now, everything is frozen and it’s holding things together,” Busse said. “We’re

anticipating warmer weather could make things worse.”

Sycamore spends between $10,000 and $12,000 a year filling potholes, Busse said.

This winter also has presented road crews with problems because of the relentless snow. While Busse planned to have crews filling pot holes earlier this week, they were instead plowing snow from the streets.

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best conditions for filling potholes are dry and not excessively cold. Typically, the county has one crew out filling potholes, many of which are on Peace Road between Bethany Road and Route 38.

“We try to fill them when they appear because if we don’t, they will just keep growing,” Schwartz said, adding snow plows don’t do any more damage than a semitrailer.

Schwartz advised drivers

to be cautious of puddles in the road because they could conceal potholes.

Although this winter has been a challenge in terms of road maintenance, Moore said there’s no way to say if potholes have been worse than in previous years.

“You can’t compare winters,” Moore said. “All that matters is the pothole you just hit. My goal is that you don’t hit any potholes on the way home.”

significant role in this race • RACE Continued from page A1 in states with serious economic problems.

Rauner has cited Walker and Snyder_who also championed anti-union policies_as his role models.

Rauner’s ads, which have been an almost constant presence on Illinois television since last fall, have focused on Illinois’ struggling economy and on its $100 billion in public pension debt, which lawmakers voted only late last year to address. He says government union bosses “own” Quinn and the Democratic party and helped create the problems. One ad shows bleak images of Detroit and says Illinois could be the next place to declare bankruptcy.

The unions have fired back with ads alleging that Rauner’s business record shows he’s no reformer. One ad says a now-imprisoned figure in former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s corruption case made $1 million working for one of Rauner’s companies. Another claims a company founded by Rauner’s private equity firm drained money from nursing homes, causing residents to suffer from dehydration and malnutrition while Rauner’s company profited. Rauner has denied both claims.

While unions have played a role in previous GOP primaries, the ferocity of their effort this time is “unprecedented,” said Pat Brady, a former chairman of the state party and veteran of local and national Republican campaigns.

“I’ve seen people do it, but I haven’t seen it to this level,” he said.

Greg Johnson, a supply supervisor at East Moline Correctional Center, said he and his fellow union members see Rauner as a threat.

“If Rauner were to take the governor’s mansion, we know one of the first things he’ll do

on day one is try to take away our rights to collectively bargain,” said Johnson.

They’re mindful of the developments in Michigan and Indiana, where GOP governors made way for the passage of right to work legislation.

The Democratic Governors Association has pitched about $90,000 into the ad campaign, reflecting its concern about Illinois’ position, along with Minnesota, as the only Midwest states with Democratic governors. The move prompted the Republican Governors Association to accuse their opponents of trying to “hijack” the GOP primary.

The other Republican candidates – state Sen. Kirk Dillard, state Sen. Bill Brady and Treasurer Dan Rutherford – have been less combative toward organized labor during their combined 60 years in office, even accepting campaign donations from unions. The three have raised a fraction of Rauner’s $14 million fundraising total.

They have focused their attacks on Rauner as the front-runner, but the unions have dominated the offensive.

“They know Bruce is the only real threat to the failed status quo in Springfield and will say anything to try to stop him,” said Rauner campaign manager Chip Englander, who said Rauner is drawing bigger crowds at his events than ever before.

Having collected an additional $1 million in union donations just the past week, one of the anti-Rauner groups, organized as Illinois Freedom PAC, appears ready to sustain the attacks through election day in November if Rauner wins the primary.

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And now let’s talk about your face The rules of the 24-hour news cycle dictate that it’s time to move on already from the heartless round of vitriol heaped on Kim Novak’s face at Sunday night’s Academy Awards.

Well, I’m 56, and I’m in no mood to follow stupid rules that sanction cruelty against a fellow human, in this case a physically frail 81-year-old woman who dared to show her face in public.

Yes, she has altered her face. Yes, it’s a shame women feel the need to do this to themselves. Yes, yes, it’s all of that.

We’re left wondering: Why on earth would a woman in America think she has to do everything she can to look younger?

I crack myself up.

I’m not going to donate another inch to the horrible ridicule of Novak. There have been plenty of other writers who have already done so and named names. I’m still waiting for that avalanche of apologies.

I do join those who commended Novak’s onstage escort, Matthew McConaughey, for being such a gentleman, but I’m a little sad we feel the need to point that out. As if there were any other way for a man in his position to behave. Listen to us go on.

In the past few days, I’ve noted a lot of commentary – online and among some of my closest friends – lamenting how so few women are willing to age gracefully. I’m not sure what that means. Perhaps it’s possible to enjoy watching your jaw slide toward your fading waistline, but that particular pleasure seems to have eluded

VIEWS Connie Schultz me.

Maybe if we got a trophy for it – or something. That might help.

Jeez, aging is hard work – and full of surprises we could have done without.

The future looks increasingly scary, too, which most of us would rather not think about. Much more fun to critique how other people are handling it. Problem is, that’s also our “tell.”

The more we pooh-pooh the Kim Novaks of the world the more we lay bare our fears. We’re all wrapped up in this.

I’m not one to volunteer for pain, so I’m sticking with the face I’ve got, but I will not hold it against any woman who feels otherwise about hers. In a recent New Yorker essay, Roger Angell gave us a glimpse of life in his 90s. I’d read Angell’s copy for a cereal box – he’s that good – so of course I gobbled up this piece.

One of my favorite passages deals with the cloak of invisibility we all get to wear if we live long enough. Past 50, I mean.

“Here I am,” he wrote, “in a conversation with some trusty friends – old friends but actually not all that old: they’re in their sixties – and we’re finishing the wine and in serious converse about global warming in Nyack or Virginia Woolf the cross-dresser.

“There’s a pause, and I chime in with a couple of sentences. The others look at me politely, then resume the talk exactly at the point where they’ve just left it.

What? Hello? Didn’t I just say something?

Have I left the room? Have I experienced what neurologists call a TIA – a transient ischemic attack? I didn’t expect to take over the chat but did await a word or two of response. Not tonight, though. (Women I know say that this began to happen to them when they passed fifty.)

“When I mention the phenomenon to anyone around my age, I get back nods and smiles. Yes, we’re invisible. Honored, respected, even loved, but not quite worth listening to anymore. You’ve had your turn, Pops; now it’s ours.”

Ho-kay. That was fun.

On Oscar night, when I started reading the live tweets ridiculing Novak, my hand automatically reached for my face. I didn’t even realize it until my husband said something.

“What is it?” he said. “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing,” I said, my fingers crawling down to my chins.

Nothing I’m going to change, anyway.

Hope I’m up for this.

• Connie Schultz (con.schultz@yahoo. com) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and an essayist for Parade magazine.

She is the author of two books, including “...and His Lovely Wife,” which chronicled the successful race of her husband, Sherrod Brown, for the U.S. Senate.

Democrats also guardians of status quo

By FRANCIS WILKINSON Bloomberg News A lot of people keep waiting for the Democratic Party to jump into the deep end. Pew Research Center pollster Andrew Kohut produced the latest installment in this vein with a Washington Post essay, “Are the Democrats getting too liberal?”

Democrats are unquestionably more liberal on gay rights and marijuana than they used to be. Who isn’t? Current congressional Democratic leaders Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi are more liberal than such predecessors as Senator Robert Byrd and House Speaker Tip O’Neill. President Barack Obama is more liberal (OK, barely) than President Bill Clinton. But we are still a long way from the Weather Underground.

Kohut raised the specter of liberal Sen. Elizabeth Warren or, implausibly, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio taking the reins of the party.

Meanwhile, a Pew poll released this week finds liberal Democrats “are especially likely to associate positive traits with Hillary Clinton,” which suggests something other than fertile terrain for radicalism.

There is ample evidence the Democratic Party is rusty, uninventive and stuck on reflexive policy positions – such

as minimum wage increases – that seem weak in the face of economic conditions that are clobbering the working class, draining the middle class and, as it happens, vastly enriching the rival party’s donor base. Still, there is no evidence Democrats are about to become ideologically unhinged.

There are reasons for that beyond searing institutional memories of the 1968 Democratic National Convention or the 1984 presidential campaign. Perhaps most important is that the Democratic donor base has something very much in common with the Republican donor base: wealth. And one remarkably common trait among those who have prospered under present conditions is an abiding belief in the virtues of the status quo.

(Conservative billionaires yearning for freedom from taxes and regulation might be described as seeking a status quo plus.)

Wealthy Democrats may cherish abortion rights or gay marriage; they may even acknowledge the need for higher taxes on people like themselves or a wage supplement for the working poor.

But they have little interest in fundamental changes to an economic system – or a social contract – that has bolstered both their net worth and their self-worth.

And wealthy Democrats matter more – far more – than middle-class or poor Dem-

ocrats. In his 1988 book “Honest Graft,” Brooks Jackson chronicled a decisive shift in Democratic Party politics. With the money race in high gear, the party, under the guidance of then-Representative Tony Coelho, accelerated its pursuit of funding from corporations.

That chase never ended. With labor unions in decline and campaign expenses forever rising, money from corporations and wealthy individuals is now central to Democratic electoral success. Obama’s massive network of low-dollar donors raised powerful possibilities. But in the end, the wealthy still secured unique access and influence (not to mention a few ambassadorships). In our increasingly opaque system of campaign finance, it’s almost impossible to know exactly who spends what.

But the Center for Responsive Politics tracked $666 million in political spending by the finance, insurance and real estate sector in the 2012 election cycle. While most of that fueled the Republican war on taxes and regulation, about $165 million went to Democrats. Even in a world of billion-dollar presidential campaigns, $165 million can buy a whole lot of status quo.

• Francis Wilkinson is a member of the Bloomberg View editorial board. Follow him on Twitter at @fdwilkinson.

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In this era of Internet outrage, it has never been truer that actions matter far more than words.

The latest example is with the issuing of same-sex marriage licenses in Illinois. In the past week, clerks in some of the state’s counties, including Cook, Grundy, and Champaign, have decided to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Their decision came in response to a federal judge’s ruling, which applied only to Cook County, finding that the state’s soon-to-be-lifted ban on samesex marriage was unconstitutional.

The clerks’ offices that are issuing the same-sex licenses are doing so with the blessing of Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, who says the federal case should persuade them to do so, and Gov. Pat Quinn, who says that the Illinois Department of PubFor the record lic Health will accept the licenses from any county As it stands, the law is clerk in Illinois. being applied one way in Many other county some parts of Illinois and clerks, including DeKalb another way in others. That County Clerk and Recorder seems like fertile ground Doug Johnson, said they for a lawsuit. will not issue licenses to same-sex couples until June 1, when state law will change to legalize the practice.

They have drawn criticism from gay marriage supporters, who wonder, “what are you waiting for?”

The clerks who refuse to issue the licenses offer numerous reasons for their decision. They say the federal court decision doesn’t apply to their county, they don’t have forms ready, they don’t want the licenses to be challenged in the future.

They say that the law is the law, and no amount of cheerleading by top state officials changes it. In that, they’re correct.

Johnson says he will not issue licenses to same-sex couples despite advice from DeKalb County State’s Attorney Richard Schmack, who counsels that there would be no legal defense for Johnson’s position if he were sued.

Those taking the “wait until June” stance have been criticized by some online, and its true that some officials might not be motivated to implement a law they don’t agree with.

As it stands, the law is being applied one way in some parts of Illinois, and another way in others.

That seems like fertile ground for a lawsuit. Although we’re not legal scholars, we do know it’s not possible for a ban on same-sex marriage to be unconstitutional in Cook County but just fine to enforce in DeKalb County.

But will this seeming contradiction be enough to make anyone actually sue their local county clerk for the right to a marriage license right now?

That will be the true measure of just how much this 12-week delay truly matters to people.

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The wages of weed Marijuana legalization was a hot topic at the recent meeting of the National Governors Association in Washington, for obvious reasons – among them the prospect of raising much-needed revenue by taxing pot sales.

“With all the bad weather we’ve had back home and all the potholes, we ought to have the revenue go to infrastructure – ‘pot for potholes,’ ”Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee said.

Such an experiment is underway in Washington and Colorado, so it’s noteworthy that John Hickenlooper, the latter state’s Democratic governor, did not echo Chafee’s enthusiasm about the tax bonanza.

“Going out and getting tax revenue is absolutely the wrong reason to even think about legalizing recreational marijuana,” he said, since it puts a state in the position of benefiting from use of a harmful substance – even if it’s not the most harmful.

Of course, government is already in that position, because of levying of “sin taxes” on tobacco and alcohol. Hickenlooper could have bolstered his moral argument with a more practical political one: Over time, the tax take from legal pot probably won’t live up to the hype because producers, distributors and consumers could develop into a powerful lobby opposed to taxation.

That’s the lesson of post-Prohibition federal excise taxes on alcoholic beverages, which have gone up just once for beer and wine and twice for distilled spirits over the past 60 years. As a result, excise tax rates on alcohol are “far lower than historical levels when adjusted for inflation,” as the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office puts it in a recent report. The erosion of alcohol taxes is a tribute to the alcoholic beverage industry’s clout on Capitol Hill. And U.S. breweries are pushing a bill that would erode them further, by halving the $18-per-barrel excise tax that large brewers pay and lessening the more modest tax on microbreweries.

Our position is that marijuana should be decriminalized, but states in the D.C. area should go slow on any broader legalization until the results of the Washington and Colorado experiments are in. However, the likelihood of a smaller-than-advertised tax windfall is one of the many unintended consequences of legalization that lawmakers must weigh before they act.

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Andrew Shaw and Jonathan Toews (right) score two goals apiece in the Blackhawks’ 6-1 victory over the Blue Jackets on Thursday night. PAGE B3

SECTION B Friday, March 7, 2014 Daily Chronicle

Sports editor Ross Jacobson • rjacobson@shawmedia.com

8MORNING KICKOFF

NIU PRO DAY

Moore making another try at NFL AP photo

Duke: Coach K back at practice after dizzy spell DURHAM, N.C. – Coach Mike Krzyzewski is out of the hospital and at practice with No. 4 Duke after feeling lightheaded during a loss at Wake Forest.

Team spokesman Matt Plizga said Krzyzewski led practice Thursday.

Earlier in the day, the school issued a statement that Krzyzewski was taken to Duke University Hospital in Durham for a precautionary examination after the 82-72 loss in Winston-Salem. He was sent home in the early morning after the school said his condition improved.

The 67-year-old Hall of Fame coach took a knee during a timeout in the second half of Wednesday night’s game. He did not attend the postgame news conference.

Associate head coach Steve Wojciechowski said after the game that Krzyzewski had not been sick and has been in good physical shape.

– Wire report

Wideout healthy after suffering quad injury in training camp last year

By STEVE NITZ snitz@shawmedia.com Martel Moore wants to get his name back on the radar of NFL teams.

The former Northern Illinois receiver also wants to show he’s healthy today at NIU’s pro day at the Chessick Center.

Moore signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent last spring, and was among the final cuts at the end of training camp.

He injured his quad the second

More online For all your Northern Illinois University sports coverage – including stories, features, scores, photos, videos, blogs and more – log on to HuskieWire.com. week of camp, but played through the injury before an eventual tear forced him out of action.

Moore said he had some teams show interest after he was let go

by Atlanta, but he wasn’t able to

NIU Pro Day participants

work out for them because of the injury.

Moore, who caught 75 passes for 1,083 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior at NIU in 2012, said he wasn’t running until November, and didn’t feel fully healthy until December.

Moore now is healthy and going through the workout process again.

“I’ve just been working on getting my speed back and getting back into pro day condition,” Moore said.

NIU’s annual pro day will take place at 12:15 p.m. today at the Chessick Center. Here’s a list of the players participating: Ken Bishop (DT), Sean Evans (CB), Jhony Faustin (CB), Jordan Lynch (QB), George Rainey (DT), Mathew Sims (K), Jimmie Ward (S), Anthony Wells (DT), Joe Windsor (DE), Perez Ashford (WR, 2012 senior), Martel Moore (WR, 2012 senior), Dustin Greenwell (TE, University of St. Francis)

See NIU PRO DAY, page B4

Martel Moore

DAILY CHRONICLE BOYS BOWLER OF THE YEAR

‘ALL ABOUT THE TEAM’

8WHAT TO WATCH Pro basketball Memphis at Bulls, 6 p.m., ESPN, CSN Joakim Noah, who had his third triple-double of the season Wednesday, and the Bulls welcome Zach Randolph and the Grizzlies to the United Center.

Also on TV...

Pro basketball Indiana at Houston, 8:30 p.m., ESPN Men’s basketball Kent St. at Akron, 6 p.m., ESPN2 Missouri Valley, quarterfinal, Indiana St. vs. Loyola, 6 p.m., CSN+ Ohio Valley, semifinal, Belmont vs. Morehead St., 6:30 p.m., ESPNU Harvard at Yale, 6:30 p.m., NBCSN Missouri Valley, Northern Iowa vs. Southern Illinois, 8:30 p.m., CSN+ Ohio Valley, semifinal, Murray St. vs. Eastern Kentucky, 8:30 p.m., ESPNU Women’s basketball Big Ten, quarterfinal, Penn St. vs. Ohio St., 11 a.m., BTN Big Ten, quarterfinal, Purdue vs. Iowa, 1:30 p.m., BTN Big Ten, quarterfinal, Michigan St. vs. Michigan, 5:30 p.m., BTN Big Ten, quarterfinal, Nebraska vs. Minnesota, 8 p.m., BTN Golf PGA Tour-WGC, Cadillac Championship, second round, noon, TGC Auto racing NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Kobalt 400 practice, 1 p.m., FS1; qualifying, 5:30 p.m., FS1 NASCAR, Nationwide Series, Boyd Gaming 300 practice, 2:30 p.m., FS1; race, 4 p.m., FS1 Boxing Lightweights, Rustam Nugaev (26-6-0) vs. Marvin Quintero (25-4-0), 8 p.m., ESPN2

8KEEP UP ONLINE Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Want the latest from the area’s prep sports scene?

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Sycamore senior Brendan Fank – the Daily Chronicle Boys Bowler of the Year – earned an individual spot in the state tournament finals, where he rolled a 1,313. He finished with a two-day total of 2,609, an average of 217.4, which was good for 23rd place. This fall he will attended Lindenwood Univeristy in Bellewood.

Sycamore’s Fank bowls a perfect game at state, finishes 23rd overall All-Area team Michael Belluzzi DeKalb, junior Kyle Bonnell Sycamore, senior Alex Burchard Sycamore, senior Brendan Fank Sycamore, senior Will Todtz DeKalb, junior

All-Area team capsules on Page B3.

By STEVE NITZ snitz@shawmedia.com In 2012 and 2013, Sycamore’s Brendan Fank made the trip to O’Fallon for the bowling state tournament.

However, Fank was in the St. Louis area to watch his teammates, Tony O’Donnell in 2012 and Kyle Bonnell in 2013, bowl as individuals.

Watching those two, Fank got the itch to make his own voyage to O’Fallon. This season, Fank, a senior, was the top bowler on a Spartans team that earned a spot at state and placed 15th.

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“The state experience was absolutely awesome,” Fank said. “It was such a relief to get that guarantee for me and my teammates. We got to bowl and show our stuff.”

Fank had a six-game series of 1,296 on the first day. Although Sycamore didn’t qualify, Fank earned an individ-

ual spot in the finals, where he rolled a 1,313. He finished with a two-day total of 2,609, an average of 217.4, which was good for 23rd place.

For his efforts, Fank is the 2014 Daily Chronicle Boys Bowler of the Year.

DeKalb’s Michael Belluzzi also was considered for the award.

Overall, it was a great weekend for Fank. Not only did he get the state experience, but he bowled a 300 game and ended up signing with Lindenwood University in nearby Belleville.

See FANK, page B3

BEARS

Hester one of the greatest of all time The highlights from covering Bears games for more than two decades remain in my mind.

Some are from seeing the Bears win in thrilling fashion. Others are from seeing some of the greatest athletes in the world.

Barry Sanders and Brett Favre always will top the career highlight list.

Sanders torched the Bears for most of a decade. He’d bring you to the edge of your seat every time he touched the football. The Lions’ superstar had the knack of taking your H. Rick Bamman – hbamman@shawmedia.com breath away on a 2-yard run because The Bears confirmed Thursday that they are it should have been a 5-yard loss. parting ways with three-time Pro Bowler Favre, while he still could run Devin Hester pick after eight seasons. He will and before he was taking ill-advised hit the market as a free agent. cellphone pictures, was similar. He

BEARS INSIDER Joe Stevenson was a magician with the ways he could escape trouble and fire a 30yard strike that would have nailed a gnat. Bears defenders would stand, hands on hips, with that look of “What just happened?” while Favre ran downfield, grinning like a 7-yearold, to celebrate with a receiver.

The Bears had their stars, as well. Brian Urlacher came with the ninth pick in the 2000 NFL Draft after playing safety at New Mexico and possessed otherworldly skills.

The things he could do at 6-foot-4, 260 pounds were freakish. Not long into

his NFL career, you knew you were watching a future Hall of Famer.

Later, Devin Hester came with the 57th pick in the 2006 draft. People wondered what former general manager Jerry Angelo had done, drafting a cornerback to play receiver that high.

The move, as it turned out, was pure genius.

Hester was electrifying. He changed games. He won games. He is the best return man in NFL history.

Now, Hester is a former Bear.

Hester said Wednesday the team would not re-sign him, which the Bears later confirmed. Hester’s contract has expired, and the Bears have other needs to address.

See STEVENSON, page B2

SPORTS

Page B2 • Friday, March 7, 2014

8PREP SCHEDULE TODAY Boys Basketball Kaneland vs. Marmion Academy in Class 3A Kaneland Regional final, 7 p.m.

Sycamore vs. Wheaton Academy in Class 3A Genoa-Kingston Regional final, 7 p.m.

Indian Creek vs. Lanark Eastland in Class 1A River Ridge Sectional final, 7 p.m.

Boys Track DeKalb at Glenbard North Invite, 4:30 p.m.

Kaneland at Batavia, 4:30 p.m.

SATURDAY Boys Track Indian Creek at Sterling Gold Medal Invite, 9 a.m.

Girls Track DeKalb at Hononegah Invite, 10 a.m.

8SPORTS SHORTS Sycamore’s Gilbert in 3-Point Showdown finals Sycamore’s Bailey Gilbert advanced to the finals of the Class 3A Three-Point Showdown on Thursday at Redbird Arena in Normal.

Gilbert made eight 3-pointers out of 15 attempts in the preliminary round, placing third among the 32 qualifiers.

Pontiac’s Kelsey Walsberg, Morton’s Emma Heisler and Canton’s Mariah Hedges also advanced to today’s Class 3A finals, which start at 1:45 p.m.

Gilbert made 95 3-pointers during the season in 29 games for Sycamore. The junior guard shot 41 percent from beyond the arc to lead the Spartans, who won their first regional championship since 2003.

Daily Chronicle / Daily-Chronicle.com

CUBS SPRING TRAINING ANALYSIS

NBA

True No. 1 on roster? Not really

By GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Jeff Samardzija said Wednesday he was getting himself ready this spring for Opening Day. Travis Wood on Thursday pitched like he’s ready right now for Opening Day. And Rick Renteria – well, the Cubs’ manager still won’t rule out 18-game loser Edwin Jackson or likely DL candidate Jake Arrieta for the first-day honor.

“I don’t want to lock myself in,” the manager said. “We still have to see how everybody’s still falling in and staying healthy and things of that nature.”

Of course, the only two feasible candidates, barring trades or injuries are last year’s Opening Day starter, Samardzija, and last year’s AllStar, Wood – so it’s obviously a two-man race, right Rick?

“I think that as we get closer to the end of spring, and these guys are still throwing,” Renteria said when asked that question, “and based on where they’re throwing on their days here during the spring, it’ll probably fall in where they’re

If not how far this team is away from contending – as SS vs. Cleveland it waits for prospects such as C.J. Edwards and Pierce and L.A. Angels, Johnson to survive the perils 2:05 p.m. today of Double-A and Triple-A and reach the majors. at.”

When Samardzija gets As Samardzija said on the traded in the next five months, subject a day earlier, “WhatWood will be the only starter ever.” left from 2012, and when this In the scheme of things, the year’s sign-and-flip starter decision over who starts the Jason Hammel also is moved opener doesn’t mean much – near the trade deadline, it will beyond the titular value to the mark the third straight season individual and the likelihood the Cubs trade off 40 percent of that the opener is the Cubs’ their rotation. best shot at having a winning Samardzija, Hammel and record at some point this Wood, said they plan to try to season. keep that from happening by “I’m just ready to get it playing well enough to force started,” said Wood, whose the front office to rethink its three-inning Cactus League game plan. debut was so efficient he had But it’s hard to imagine to throw 25 more pitches in the where a Cubs team that bullpen to get his full workload ranked second-to-last in the in. “He’s going to pick whoever league in runs scored last year he wants to pick.” will improve on that after If anything, the laughable doing next to nothing in the cat-and-mouse game in the face offseason and sending most of of such an obvious call serves their best hitters to the minors as just one more reminder of once the season starts (forget how far removed the Cubs’ it, Javy Baez fans). starting rotation is from even For now, the two best bets the past two springs when in the rotation are getting the opening options included Matt most out of whatever time they Garza and Ryan Dempster. have together.

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“Last year we built a good relationship and we kind of just went off that,” Wood said.

“We’d hang out, and play some golf and chat things over.”

They’ve been nearly inseparable early in camp, working out in the mornings together and talking a lot of pitching.

“That’s what we want to build off of – push each other and bounce ideas and see what each guy thinks,” he said. “I think we can both get better and grow in the game that way.”

Said Samardzija: “Regardless of who’s pitching, we like our chances with us two on the mound. So we’re looking forward to having each other’s back, no matter what the situation is.”

At least until it’s just the one amigo still standing in a Cubs uniform. And the questions get harder, the Cubs’ road gets longer and Wood is the guy leading the pack uphill – like Dempster used to do with teammates on those dawn-patrol runs up Camelback Mountain in Phoenix.

Runs that Wood skipped.

“I don’t climb mountains,” he said.

Not yet.

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Registration also will be available from 6 to 8 p.m. May 15.

Registration fees for flyweight, lightweight and middleweight are $150; heavyweights are $200.

All participants are required to sell a minimum of $100 worth of raffle tickets to defray costs.

Practice begins July 28 and the season starts Aug. 16. Visit www.gkbroncos.com for more information.

Bears agree to 1-year deal with DE Scott LAKE FOREST – The Bears agreed to a one-year contract with defensive end Trevor Scott.

The 6-foot-5, 260-pound Scott has appeared in 76 games with 18 starts over six seasons with Oakland (2008-11), New England (2012) and Tampa Bay (2013).

He played in four games for the Buccaneers last season before being released. Scott has 94 tackles, including 16½ sacks, in his career.

– Staff, wire reports

Central Division W L Pct x-Indiana 46 15 .754 Bulls 34 27 .557 Detroit 24 37 .393 Cleveland 24 38 .387 Milwaukee 12 48 .200 Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 33 26 .559 Brooklyn 30 29 .508 New York 22 40 .355 Boston 20 41 .328 Philadelphia 15 46 .246 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 43 16 .729 Washington 32 29 .525 Charlotte 28 33 .459 Atlanta 26 33 .441 Orlando 19 44 .302

GB — 12 22 22½ 33½ GB — 3 12½ 14 19 GB — 12 16 17 26

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 45 16 .738 — Houston 42 19 .689 3 Dallas 36 26 .581 9½ Memphis 34 26 .567 10½ New Orleans 24 37 .393 21 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 46 16 .742 — Portland 42 19 .689 3½ Minnesota 30 30 .500 15 Denver 26 34 .433 19 Utah 21 40 .344 24½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 42 20 .677 — Golden State 38 24 .613 4 Phoenix 36 25 .590 5½ Sacramento 22 39 .361 19½ L.A. Lakers 21 40 .344 20½ x-clinched playoff spot Thursday’s Results San Antonio 111, Miami 87 Phoenix 128, Oklahoma City 122 L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers (n) Today’s Games Memphis at Bulls, 6 p.m.

Sacramento at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Cleveland at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Brooklyn at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Utah at New York, 6:30 p.m.

Detroit at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Milwaukee at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Portland at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Denver, 8 p.m.

Indiana at Houston, 8:30 p.m.

Atlanta at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Utah at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.

New York at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Memphis, 7 p.m.

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

Washington at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

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

NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts St. Louis 62 42 14 6 90 Blackhawks 64 37 13 14 88 Colorado 63 41 17 5 87 Minnesota 62 34 21 7 75 Dallas 63 30 23 10 70 Winnipeg 64 30 27 7 67 Nashville 63 26 27 10 62 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts Anaheim 63 43 14 6 92 San Jose 63 39 17 7 85 Los Angeles 64 36 22 6 78 Phoenix 63 29 23 11 69 Vancouver 65 28 27 10 66 Calgary 62 24 31 7 55 Edmonton 64 22 34 8 52

Phillips named All-Iowa Conference first team Hinckley-Big Rock graduate and Loras College (Iowa) sophomore women’s basketball player Kaitlin Phillips was named to the All-Iowa Conference first team this week.

In her first year back from an ACL injury, she was second on the team in scoring, averaging 12.4 points a game. Phillips was the main facilitator of the Duhawk offense, but was a consistent threat from beyond the arc. Leading the team in 3-point field goal percentage (42.3 percent), she made a team-best 33 3-pointers this season. The strong shooting from beyond the arc placed Phillips second in the conference in 3-point shooting percentage.

After making her season debut Dec. 7, Phillips led the team in scoring eight times. She scored a career-high 24 points Feb. 15 against Buena Vista.

The Duhawks travel to Minneapolis to take on the University of St. Thomas (Minn.) at 8 p.m. today in the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament.

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White Sox starting pitcher John Danks delivers during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins on Sept. 18 at U.S. Cellular Field. Danks made his Cactus League debut Thursday, allowing one hit, two walks and struck out two in three scoreless innings in a 7-4 split-squad loss to the Seattle Mariners.

WHITE SOX SPRING TRAINING

Danks feeling like 2012 self Throws all 4 of his pitches free and easy in spring debut

By DARLY VAN SCHOUWEN dvanschouwen@suntimes.com GLENDALE, Ariz. – Three scoreless innings for John Danks looks nice in the box score, but the White Sox lefthander especially was pleased with how most everything looked in his Cactus League debut Thursday.

Danks allowed one hit, two walks and struck out two in a 7-4 split-squad loss to the Seattle Mariners. He used all four of his pitches, touched 90-91 mph with his two-seam fastball and threw it “without humping it up there.”

In other words, free and easy.

“I don’t know what the (velocity) numbers were, but I was able to change speeds with four pitches,” Danks said. “The curveball is always a tough pitch out here (in dry Arizona air). I had trouble getting it over the plate. I was real pleased with the cutter; the fastball had some

Next vs. Cincinnati, 2:05 p.m. today

life on it and the changeup was where it’s always been.”

Danks had shoulder surgery in August 2012. His 2013 season essentially is viewed as a recovery year, and he is feeling more like his old self this spring, which is encouraging for a rotation that needs an effective 200-inning pitcher to go with Chris Sale and Jose Quintana. “[Pitching coach Don Cooper] and I have talked about that,” Danks said. “I welcome the challenge, if you will, of being a seven-plus inning guy night in, night out, 200-plus innings and giving us a chance to win. You’re only as good as you’re pitching (as a team), and I’m kind of the swingman I guess. I welcome that. I’m expecting a good year. I’m going

to work hard at it, and I feel like I’m where I need to be at this point.”

Danks said the biggest difference for him this spring is command of his cutter.

“We actually worked on throwing it to both sides of the plate, and that was effective,” he said. “It was around the zone, had a sharp break on it.

That’s where I expected to be at this point. Keep on improving, but I’m really pleased with how it was so far.”

For all of the talk about Danks’ fastball being down a tick or two last season, the improving life in his arm means just as much to his cutter.

“It’s just strengthening, being able to get my arm where it needs to be, and have enough behind [the cutter] to spin it right and make it move,” he said. “Last year, I had trouble spinning it and it was backing up on me and getting hit. This year, I’m able to drive the ball where I want, and that was proved being able to throw it to both sides of the plate with the sharp break on it.”

Because he’s a year and a half removed from shoulder surgery, Danks’ velocity has

become something of a talking point. Even he admits to have jumped out of his shoes every now and then to record a speedgun reading that looks better on his man card.

He didn’t Thursday. Besides, it does him no good. Cooper knows Danks was a 90-92 mph fastball guy before surgery, and he said a little less velocity had little or nothing to do with his career-high rate of home runs allowed and that 4.75 ERA. Danks said it always comes down to “throwing the ball where you’re trying to throw it,” and he had problems there.

“Three quarters of my homers last year were balls I was trying to throw away that cut back, or was trying to get in and didn’t get in far enough – and obviously were up,” Danks said.

Danks might be feeling stronger, but Cooper still is “proceeding without being worried about John’s velocity.

“It is going to be what it’s going to be. If he gets it back, great, but he still has to locate.

You’ve still got to be able to pitch, change speeds and locate.”

Watching Hester was fun, exhilarating, unforgettable • STEVENSON Continued from page B1 Hester tweeted his thanks to the Bears and to Chicago fans for his time in Chicago.

That feeling goes both ways.

Hester supplied us returns that left us shaking our heads and asking, “How did he do that?”

You wondered why teams even bothered kicking to him,

while at the same time hoping they would act macho enough to go ahead and do it.

He returned five punts and kicks combined for touchdowns as a rookie, including the first opening kickoff touchdown in a Super Bowl.

For an encore, he ran back six the next season. He has 19 combined returns for touchdowns – 13 punts, five kickoffs and one field goal – tying Deion Sanders for the

NFL mark. But let’s be real here, 10 of Deion’s return touchdowns came on nine interceptions and a fumble recovery.

Hester is the best, or maybe it’s “was” the best. At 31, he does not have the blazing speed he once had, but he likely will find another team and eventually hold the return record by himself.

Soldier Field used to buzz when opponents prepared to

kick, as if the fans were expecting another highlight. Soulja Boy’s “Crank Dat” blared through the stadium and Hester would start dancing, getting his groove on. Then, we all held our breaths.

It was fun. It was exhilarating. It was unforgettable.

• Joe Stevenson is a senior sports writer for Shaw Media.

He can be reached by email at joestevenson@shawmedia.com.

Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 62 40 17 5 85 195 138 Montreal 65 35 23 7 77 166 162 Toronto 64 33 23 8 74 189 195 Tampa Bay 63 34 24 5 73 180 163 Detroit 62 28 21 13 69 164 172 Ottawa 63 27 25 11 65 177 206 Florida 62 23 32 7 53 152 201 Buffalo 62 19 35 8 46 127 184 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 61 41 16 4 86 195 150 Philadelphia 63 33 24 6 72 180 184 N.Y. Rangers 63 33 26 4 70 164 160 Columbus 63 32 26 5 69 185 178 Washington 64 29 25 10 68 188 195 New Jersey 63 27 23 13 67 152 156 Carolina 62 27 26 9 63 154 175 N.Y. Islanders 65 24 32 9 57 178 220 Two points for win, one point for OT loss Thursday’s Results Blackhawks 6, Columbus 1 Boston 3, Washington 0 Los Angeles 3, Winnipeg 1 Buffalo 3, Tampa Bay 1 Colorado 3, Detroit 2 (OT) St. Louis 2, Nashville 1 Dallas 6, Vancouver 1 Phoenix 5, Montreal 2 Edmonton 3, N.Y. Islanders 2 (OT) Pittsburgh at San Jose (n) Today’s Games N.Y. Rangers at Carolina, 6 p.m.

New Jersey at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Buffalo at Florida, 6:30 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Ottawa at Winnipeg, 2 p.m.

St. Louis at Colorado, 2 p.m.

Philadelphia at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Boston at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m.

Carolina at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Phoenix at Washington, 6 p.m.

Columbus at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Calgary at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

Montreal at San Jose, 9 p.m.

MLB SPRING TRAINING Thursday’s Results Cleveland 1, Cubs 0 Seattle 7, White Sox (ss) 4 Kansas City 6, White Sox (ss) 6 N.Y. Mets vs. Houston, ccd., Rain St. Louis vs. Minnesota, ccd., Rain Miami 0, Boston 0 (8 inn.)

Toronto vs. Pittsburgh, ccd., Rain Philadelphia (ss) vs. Detroit, ccd., Rain Tampa Bay vs. Baltimore, ccd., Rain N.Y. Yankees 4, Philadelphia (ss) 3 San Francisco 3, Cincinnati 2 Milwaukee 5, Colorado 3 Texas 8, San Diego 4 L.A. Angels 4, L.A. Dodgers 4 (10 inn.)

Arizona 8, Oakland 8 (10 inn.)

Atlanta 3, Washington 2 Today’s Games Cleveland vs. Cubs (ss), 2:05 p.m.

Cubs (ss) vs. L.A. Angels (ss), 2:05 p.m.

White Sox vs. Cincinnati (ss), 2:05 p.m.

Philadelphia vs. Baltimore, 12:05 p.m.

Minnesota vs. Pittsburgh, 12:05 p.m.

Atlanta vs. Boston, 12:05 p.m.

Miami vs. St. Louis (ss), 12:05 p.m.

Houston vs. Washington, 12:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay vs. Toronto, 12:05 p.m.

St. Louis (ss) vs. N.Y. Mets, 12:10 p.m.

Texas vs. L.A. Dodgers, 2:05 p.m.

San Francisco vs. Kansas City, 2:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (ss) vs. Seattle, 2:05 p.m.

Arizona vs. Oakland, 2:05 p.m.

San Diego vs. Milwaukee, 2:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels (ss) vs. Colorado, 2:10 p.m.

Detroit vs. N.Y. Yankees, 6:05 p.m.

MEN’S BASKETBALL AP TOP 25 Thursday’s Results No. 6 Villanova 77, Xavier 70 No. 15 Cincinnati 97, No. 20 Memphis 84 No. 22 Michigan St. 86, No. 24 Iowa 76 Today’s Game No. 2 Wichita State vs. Evansville at the Scottrade Center, St. Louis, 12:05 p.m.

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BEARS

Melton a tricky proposition for GM to decide Free-agent DT had season-ending knee surgery last year

By MARK POTASH mpotash@suntimes.com Is Henry Melton still Henry Melton?

That’s arguably the most intriguing question Bears general manager Phil Emery will have to answer in free agency. Melton, a Pro Bowl defensive tackle in 2012, is coming off ACL surgery on his left knee that limited him to three games last season.

Free-agency decisions more often are about known commodities, and Melton is anything but. His three games in 2013 were unremarkable, al-

though his actual impact at his position in the Bears’ defense is difficult to define. His grades by Pro Football Focus were low for a player coming off a Pro Bowl season. But he did improve every game – from minus-4.6 to minus-2.4 to 0.0 in 33 snaps against the Steelers on Sept. 22.

And for what it’s worth, the Bears’ run defense was eighth in the NFL in yards a game and yards a carry in the first three games and didn’t start plummeting to last place in the NFL until after Melton was injured – followed by Nate Collins, Stephen Paea, D.J. Williams, Lance Briggs and Charles Tillman.

This isn’t like trying to figure out whether Israel Idonije or Nick Roach or even Brian Urlacher fits in your plans. Emery pretty much knew what he was giving up when he decided to move on last year. But Melton should be in his prime. His Pro Bowl season,

although not the kind that promised future greatness, wasn’t a fluke. His impact was real. ‘‘Henry Melton is a terrific three-technique, albeit undersized,” said Bill Polian, who built Super Bowl teams as GM of the Bills, Panthers and Colts. “In the [cover-2] system, you can play with those guys. I don’t know whether Marc (TrestHenry Melton man), Phil and others in the Bears organization think he fits for them. And it’s always, always, always colored by injury.”

Indeed it is. And with the Bears, that color always seems to have a foreboding hue. Melton is 27. He should be able to recover from knee surgery and be pretty close to what he was, if not better.

But with the Bears, you just never know. The Bears have had a string of bad luck with players who have had major surgeries and never were the same – Lance Louis, Gabe Carimi, Tommie Harris, Nathan Vasher.

Mike Brown made the Pro Bowl in 2005 after recovering from surgery on his Achilles but couldn’t stay healthy. Urlacher recovered from surgery to make two Pro Bowls. But that was a wrist. This is a leg.

That only adds to the intrigue – not just for Emery but for every team that courts Melton.

“Who knows what the doctors will say on the physical exam?” Polian said. “As a general rule, you don’t even begin to think about pursuing a player until the doctors say, ‘Go ahead.’ The trainers do exchange information. Typically, fellas coming off fairly serious injuries, that doesn’t bode well as far as top dollar

in free agency.”

Top dollar or not, Melton is a wild card in free agency – a potential bargain or bust. Trestman said at the NFL Scouting Combine last month that Melton is “in the process” and “hopefully on schedule.” Emery said Melton is making “positive” progress. “We do want to bring back Henry, and we’ll work through that process,” Emery said.

After paying Melton $8 million as a franchise-tag player last year, the Bears likely will bring Melton back only at their price in 2014 – which could be tricky in a free-agent market aided by an additional $10 million a team in salary-cap resources. How much should the Bears spend to keep him? Your guess is as good as many – and maybe Emery’s. Whether he gets a bargain or overspends to keep Melton, he won’t really know for sure what he’s getting.

BOYS BASKETBALL

INDIAN CREEK VS.

LANARK EASTLAND What: Class 1A River Ridge Sectional championship game Where: River Ridge High School, 4141 Illinois 84, Hanover When: 7 p.m. today How they got here: Indian Creek defeated Annawan, 60-51, in regional semifinals and Paw Paw, 61-38, in regional finals. The Timberwolves beat River Ridge, 59-45, Tuesday in sectional semifinals.

Eastland defeated Forreston, 66-49, in regional quarterfinals and Milledgeville, 51-42, in regional semifinals. The Cougars beat Aquin, 66-61, in the regional final and topped Dakota, 54-50, in the sectional semifinals.

What’s on the line: Indian Creek hasn’t won a sectional in any team sport since Waterman and Shabbona merged in the early 1990s. Shabbona’s boys basketball team previously won a sectional title in 1972.

Eastland scouting report: Eastland has been a power out of the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference West over the past decade, including earning fourth-place trophies in

2010 and 2013. Coach Tony Dunlap is in his 20th season with a record of 410-171. Dunlap’s teams have a reputation of being fundamentally sound and not afraid of being physical.

Senior guard Dalton Shaner runs the show on offense for Eastland.

Shaner scored 39 points in the sectional semifinal against Dakota, including 24 after half. He also had 30 points in a regional championship win over Aquin, including the game-winning 3-pointer with 3.4 seconds left.

Analysis: After an inconsistent first half of the season, Indian Creek is playing its best basketball at the right time, winning its past nine games.

The keys once again will be the play of Garrison Govig and Garrett Post inside. If they put up their normal numbers and get some contributions on the perimeter from Noah Holm and Stephen Muetze, Indian Creek could find itself playing for a trip to state Tuesday at Northern Illinois University.

– Ross Jacobson, rjacobson@shawmedia.com

ALL-AREA BOYS BOWLING TEAM Michael Belluzzi DeKalb, junior Belluzzi was a rock for DeKalb, which won the regional tournament partly because of Belluzzi’s 1,383 series, the highest of any bowler.

The DeKalb junior finished second in the Northern Illinois Big 12 and bowled a 300 game in mid-November against LaSalle-Peru.

help the Spartans qualify for state.

His 208 average in conference placed him eighth individually.

Brendan Fank Sycamore, senior

Fank, this year’s Boys Bowler of the Year, was one of three senior leaders for a Sycamore team that managed to qualify for the state tournament. He posted the fourthbest average in the conference and Kyle Bonnell finished up the season with a 300 Sycamore, senior Last year’s Boys Bowler of the Year, game at state.

Bonnell once again was a steady Will Todtz contributor Sycamore. He averaged DeKalb, junior better than 200 pins in conference Todtz was another part of a solid play and also bowled a 300 in the DeKalb core, placing third in the first game of the state tournament. conference with a 211 average.

He took 10th at regional with a Alex Burchard 1,278 series, helping the Barbs to a Sycamore, senior regional title.

Burchard came through in the – Ross Jacobson, clutch at sectionals for Sycamore, bowling a 1,316 six-game series to rjacobson@shawmedia.com

Fank plays role of mentor • FANK Continued from page B1 In his third game on the second day of competition, with his teammates watching, Fank rolled a 300. He was one of three bowlers to roll a perfect game, with one of the others being Bonnell, who got his on the the first game of Day 1.

“That 12th frame – shakes, shakes. I went back, it was chaos, everyone was giving me high-fives,” Fank said. “Everyone was giving me hugs. My teammates, other kids from other teams. I can’t express how much the team meant to me and supported me throughout this whole journey.”

After the Spartans competed after the first day, Fank went to and visited Lindenwood, where he previously had committed. He actually had left the event before the

standings were posted, and got a phone call saying he had advanced individually. He signed with the university the day after the finals.

The Spartans had three freshmen in their lineup this season. Sycamore coach Aaron Williams said Fank did a good job mentoring the rest of the group.

“He’s all about the team,” Williams said. “There’s not one part of him that’s an individual, it’s all about the team for that kid.”

One freshman Fank took under his wing was Trevor Smith, who rolled a 1,382 in the Rockford Boylan Sectional – the Spartans’ top score as Sycamore won a sectional title.

“He played a huge part in us getting to state, and he’s thrown his stuff throughout the season,” Fank said. “He showed up at sectionals and kind of gave us that push to get to state.”

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Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Curtis McElhinney protects the goal as Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews’ shot goes wide of the net as Derek MacKenzie defends during the second period of Thursday night’s game at the United Center. The Hawks won, 6-1.

BLACKHAWKS 6, BLUE JACKETS 1

Hawks shuffle lines, win Thirteen earn at least 1 point in blowout win

By JAY COHEN The Associated Press CHICAGO – Andrew Shaw stopped a long scoring drought. Jonathan Toews had another big game. The Blackhawks had 13 players with at least one point.

Yup, those line changes worked out pretty well for the defending Stanley Cup champions.

Shaw and Toews had two goals apiece, and the Hawks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets, 6-1, Thursday night to keep pace in the Western Conference playoff race.

“I think all the lines had some chemistry tonight,” Shaw said. “It was a big win for us.”

Brandon Bollig and Bryan Bickell also scored as the Hawks bounced back from a 4-2 home loss to Colorado on Tuesday night. Corey Crawford made 22 saves for his 10th consecutive victory against Columbus.

With St. Louis and Colorado also winning, the Hawks remained two points back of the Blues for the Central Division lead and one point ahead of the Avalanche.

“We’re motivated to build

Next at Buffalo, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, NBC, AM-720 ourselves into the team we want to be come playoff time, but that adds to it to keep us honest, to make sure we’re competing the right way every night,” Toews said, highlighting the bunched standings out West.

Ryan Johansen scored his 25th goal for the Blue Jackets, who had won three in a row. Sergei Bobrovsky made 14 stops before he was pulled during the Hawks’ three-goal second period.

“We weren’t emotionally into the game,” Columbus coach Todd Richards said.

“The intensity wasn’t there.

I thought we lacked intensity. It wasn’t everyone. We had some guys that wanted to get involved, but there were too many guys who weren’t involved in the game.”

The Hawks had managed only eight goals while dropping three of four, and five of those came against Pittsburgh on Saturday at Soldier Field. That prompted coach Joel Quenneville to shuffle his lines, putting Shaw with Toews and Brandon Saad in the top group and moving Patrick Sharp to the second line with Michal Handzus and Patrick Kane.

It worked.

After Johansen took advantage of a bad line change to tie it at 1 at 7:56 of the first, it was all Hawks. They outshot the Blue Jackets 33-23 for the game and lead the NHL with 221 goals.

“Jonny’s line had the big night, with several offensive zone shifts, some real nice plays and some nice [finishes], as well,” Quenneville said.

Shaw said it was his first time playing on the same line with Toews since his first NHL game Jan. 5, 2012, at Philadelphia. Shaw also scored in that one, with Toews picking up an assist.

For all that time apart, they sure looked pretty comfortable together.

Shaw sparked the runaway win when he made the most of a terrific pass by Sheldon Brookbank, beating Bobrovsky into the upper right corner with 3:16 left in the first. Brookbank’s long pass banked off the boards and sprung Shaw for a breakaway on the right side of the ice.

“It was unbelievable. I think we just made eye contact and we knew what we were going to do,” Shaw said.

The Hawks added three more in the second, highlighted by Saad’s impressive series of moves that set up Toews for an easy score.

Saad skated around James Wisniewski and Nathan Horton before he was stopped

by Bobrovsky. The rebound went right back to Saad, who passed to Toews on the other side of the net to make it 3-1 eight minutes into the second.

Bickell had a rebound score that chased Bobrovsky and Brent Seabrook’s slap shot went off Shaw and past Curtis McElhinney with 2:16 left in the period. It was the 16th goal for Shaw, who stopped an 11game drought.

Toews added a power-play goal in the third for his 24th of the season. The captain has five goals and an assist in the past three games.

“It’s frustrating because we didn’t play our game and who knows what these points, what difference they’ll make at the end of the season,” Johansen said.

It was more than enough for Crawford, who improved to 10-2-0 in his career against the Blue Jackets. He made a nice save on Matt Calvert’s backhand in the first and turned away Nick Foligno on a close opportunity in the second.

Notes: Hawks C Peter Regin missed the morning skate, but Quenneville said Regin was resting and he had 15 shifts in the game. ... The Blue Jackets scratched LW Blake Comeau, RW Corey Tropp and Ds Ryan Murray and Cody Goloubef. ... Ds David Rundblad and Michal Rozsvial, plus injured F Marian Hossa, were the scratches for the Hawks.

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BULLS

Noah Bulls’ best decision-maker, even with Rose Offense tough to defend when Noah has ball

By JOE COWLEY jcowley@suntimes.com It’s become the standard answer for Tom Thibodeau when the topic of Derrick Rose and the star point guard’s next return are mentioned.

“Great players figure it out,” the Bulls coach has said numerous times this season.

Thibodeau better hope Rose falls under that category of greatness because there will be a lot to figure out when the No. 1 steps back on the court in a Bulls uniform.

Next And it starts with it’s no longer just Rose’s team vs. Memphis, anymore.

6 p.m. today, What Rose was ESPN, CSN, and saw in 2012 – AM-1000 before he tore the left ACL in his knee – is gone. Even in playing only 10 games this season before needing surgery on his right knee, it was more dress rehearsal that early in the season.

The Bulls offense has learned to live without Rose, and in many ways has evolved far beyond the team Rose was used to playing with before his knees betrayed him.

Look no further than center Joakim Noah.

The two-time All-Star continues to show that he is the best decision-mak-

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Bulls center Joakim Noah and guard Kirk Hinrich celebrate a victory over the Mavericks on Feb. 28 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Bulls won, 100-91. er the Bulls have in the fourth quarter. Yes, that includes Rose.

The offense is a lot tougher to defend with Noah playing point center and having the ball in his hands at the top of the key than it was with Rose in isolation. Noah’s decision-making opens up the cutting game, pulls the

opposing big out to open up the rim, and makes it so there is no one player to key on.

It brings balance to a possession, rather than sitting back and counting on the Rose one-on-one game as the shot clock winds down.

What Noah has also developed

NOTRE DAME TENNIS

into is an outstanding pick-and-roll player, especially late in games. That will be a skill that Rose will need to embrace.

“He’s a leader,’’ Thibodeau said of Noah, after the center recorded his third triple-double of the season in Wednesday’s win at Detroit. “The

thing about Jo is he can beat you a lot of different ways. Sometimes, it’s the defense and rebounding. Sometimes it’s the passing. Sometimes it’s his scoring. His screening has gotten significantly better. His rolling has gotten significantly better. He’s significantly better at making quicker decisions. And that’s how we want him to play.’’

Noah’s development is not the only change awaiting Rose. Jimmy Butler has made just nine starts alongside Rose since being drafted out of Marquette three seasons ago.

The two may know each other off the court, but looked out of sync on the court in their short time at the start of this year.

Butler still earns a lot of his own scoring with steals and offensive rebounds, but is continuing to show that he can be a threat from 3-point range, especially the corner three, and that can’t be stifled by Rose.

In the past three games, Butler was averaging 16.7 points a game and starting to come into his own.

“I feel like a rhythm is starting to form,’’ Butler said. “I’m getting easy baskets, getting to the line. That’s the best thing I do besides defense. When I’m quick like that, guys are finding me and it’s easy.’’

It will be on Rose to keep it easy.

“Some post-ups, some cuts, the open jumpers, the pick-and-roll, he’s gotten real comfortable with,’’ Thibodeau said of Butler. “He’s comfortable now and finally healthy, which is the biggest thing.’’

There’s no question that the Bulls are a better team with Rose in the mix, but what Rose will have to understand is he has a better team around him now.

They’ve grown since 2012 without Rose.

They’ve moved on.

PGA TOUR: CADILLAC CHAMPIONSHIP

Irish player reveals he’s gay Slow start for Woods, tourney

By TOM COYNE The Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Notre Dame tennis player Matt Dooley said the hardest person to tell he was gay was himself.

“Saying gay for the first time was extremely tough, almost choking, because you know your life will never be the same.

That was the hardest part, to move forward from there,” the 22-year-old senior said Thursday. “For me at least, every part of my being was like, ‘No, no you’re not.’ But I talk about growing. You learn to accept what you can’t change, and this is something I can’t change.”

Dooley said he has received “overwhelmingly positive” feedback since disclosing publicly Monday in an story posted on Outsports.com that he was gay. He had told his coaches in August and his teammates Sept. 16, the twoyear anniversary of trying to commit suicide by overdosing on pills because he was struggling with who he was.

“That day I wanted nothing more than to escape the anguish of coming out to my family, my friends and, in a way, myself,” he wrote in the story. “Death was better than accepting – or revealing – that I was gay.”

Even after the suicide attempt, he ostracized himself from his family for more than seven months because he

feared their reaction and because he still was struggling to accept who he was. He wouldn’t return his family’s phone calls or emails and stayed away when they tried to visit, even though they were fully behind him when he came out.

“It’s internal homophobia,” he said. “Often time it’s more of what you think of yourself.”

Dooley’s disclosure comes a matter of weeks after Missouri football player Michael Sam came out publicly, setting himself up to perhaps be the Matt Dooley first openly gay player in the NFL. Jason Collins recently became the first openly gay player in the NBA and just signed a second, 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets.

Both have said they’ve received strong support.

Notre Dame’s student handbook prohibits sex outside of marriage and the pastoral plan specifically states the university adheres to the Roman Catholic Church’s teaching concerning homosexual actions and as a result, “Homosexual persons are called to chastity.”

Dooley is working with the university’s student welfare and development office to produce a video involving all teams at Notre Dame that will promote the You Can Play

initiative, which fights sexual orientation discrimination.

Members of PrismND, the first official organization dedicated to serving the gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning students on campus, were pleased to see Dooley come out.

“It’s hard to imagine something like that happening even a couple of years ago, receiving the support he did from students on campus and the administration,” said Bryan Ricketts, co-president of PrismND, which started last year.

Gay students had sought recognition from the university for years. In December 2012, the university announced a pastoral plan that calls for a “spirit of inclusion” at Notre Dame that “calls all students to be friends and allies of one another” and led to the formation of PrismND. Alex Coccia, student body president who served two years as president of the Progressive Student Alliance, a coalition of students, faculty and staff who pushed for rights for the LGBT community, said the university has made great progress in recent years. “(The) question was: ‘Are you an ally or are you not an ally?’ The question now is: ‘Why wouldn’t you be an ally?’ ” he said. “That seems to be the sentiment among students. The vast majority of students are supportive.”

Ward will be most watched by scouts • NIU PRO DAY Continued from page B1 Moore has been working out at EFT Sports Performance in Highland Park and at the Chessick Center in preparation for today. There should be a good number of NFL scouts in attendance – about 20 were at last year’s event.

This year’s most highly touted prospect is safety Jimmie Ward, who has been projected to go as high as the second round. Ward didn’t work out at the NFL Combine because of a minor foot injury.

Former quarterback Jordan Lynch also will be among the attendees. Lynch competed in January’s East-West Shrine game, going just 2 of 7 with two interceptions. At the NFL combine, Lynch ran a 4.76 40yard dash, which ranked sixth

among quarterbacks. His highlight was the 6.55-second threecone drill, which broke Tim Tebow’s record for a quarterback.

Nine players from this past season’s NIU team will work out, as will Moore and receiver Perez Ashford, another senior wideout from the 2012 Huskies.

Ashford bounced around quite a bit last summer. He spent time with his hometown Cleveland Browns, as well as the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, who released him in August.

Joining three different teams and learning the new playbooks was a hectic experience for Ashford, but he made the most of it.

“I enjoyed it. It’s an experience that can’t be taken away,” Ashford said. “Some of the people that I’ve met and the things that I’ve learned, it was a great experience.”

Ashford has been working out at Proforce Sports Performance in Batavia, as well as NIU. Today, Ashford wants to show the scouts his route running, quickness and catching ability.

Neither Moore nor Ashford got to take advantage of the Chessick Center while they were part of NIU’s program, but both have had workouts there recently and give it high reviews. They said the turf is much better than the surface at the DeKalb Recreation Center – the site of last year’s pro day – which could help times in the agility drills such as the 20-yard shuttle.

“It’s more of a football-like field. It’s real turf,” Moore said. “DeKalb Rec was more of a carpet, you couldn’t get like real grip or anything. It’s going to have a big [effect] on people’s times.”

By DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press DORAL, Fla. – Tiger Woods only made it through 10 holes Thursday – this time because of the weather, not his back.

The debut of the new Blue Monster, and the return of Woods, received an incomplete grade Thursday when the opening round of the Cadillac Championship was halted more than two hours because of menacing thunderstorms.

Harris English was among only six players who finished the round, hitting 5-iron into the par-3 ninth hole and rolling in a 45-foot birdie putt for a 3-under-par 69.

The golf course and the world’s No. 1 player showed enough.

Woods, who walked off after 13 holes Sunday in the Honda Classic because of

lower back pain and spasms, said he warmed up well and felt good during the delay. His golf didn’t look all that great.

He was 2-over par through 10 holes, ending the day with a wedge that came up some 20 yards short of his target, leading to a three-putt for bogey from about 55 feet.

Tiger Woods “I’m ready to go back out [today] and play well,” he said.

Trump National Doral, completely overhauled by Gil Hanse, showed plenty of bite on a windy, cloudy afternoon.

Jason Dufner was going along beautifully for 10 holes until he struggled to find fairways in a crosswind. Brett Rumford began his round by hitting four shots before he put

one in play. Three went into the water on the par-5 10th, and he started out with an 11.

“Mr. Trump wanted a very tough test on the Blue Monster, and I think that’s what he got,” English said.

The course average was at 73.8.

Dufner, Hunter Mahan, Francesco Molinari and Patrick Reed also were at 3 under when the round was suspended by darkness. The 62 players who failed to finish will return this morning to complete the round.

Russell Henley, coming off a playoff win last week at the Honda Classic, made only one par in six holes on the back nine – two birdies, three bogeys. He was in the group at 2 under that included Masters champion Adam Scott, who is in the Nos. 1-2-3 group with Woods and Henrik Stenson.

Faith

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Features editor Inger Koch • ikoch@shawmedia.com

science

& SPIRITUALITY Author talks God, nature and humans’ place in the universe

By KATIE DAHLSTROM kdahlstrom@shawmedia.com

G

ary Kowalski has pondered where humans fit into the universe for decades. His questions mirror those asked at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb.

This weekend both will discuss the question, along with many more when Kowalski holds a book talk at 7 p.m. today and delivers a sermon at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb, 158 N. Fourth St. Both events are free and open to the public.

Kowalski, a graduate of Harvard College and the Harvard Divinity Gary School, has written seven books Kowalski on spirituality and nature. He is an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister and currently serves as the interim pastor to the Community Church of Chapel Hill in North Carolina.

“To be able to listen to someone who has had and taken the time and thoughtfully, with education, contemplated an understanding of science and God, it’s a gift,” said the Rev. Linda Slabon of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb.

His book talk tonight and sermon on Sunday will give people time to reflect on the place where humanity fits into the universe, Kowalski said.

“I hope people will come with an open mind,” he said.

Church officials approached Kowalski about visiting because his work has been at the heart of ongoing conversations. A study group of about 13 people at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship has been discussing Kowalski’s book, “Science and the Search for God.” Among those is Toni Tolerud, who encouraged anyone with a hint of curiosity to attend the book talk and sermon.

“He has a fascinating outlook on God,” Tolerud said. “I think he raises issues that make you question deeper and reflect on the interconnectedness.”

Kowalski also has a connection to DeKalb. His brother, Jeff, is professor in the art department at Northern Illinois Unversity.

A reception and book signing will start at 6:15 p.m. today. Kowalski will deliver his talk, “Celebrating

If you go What: Gary Kowalski book talk, “Celebrating Our Kinship with Creation” When: 7 p.m. today; reception and book signing begins at 6:15 p.m.

Where: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb, 158 N. Fourth St. Cost: Free What: Gary Kowalski sermon, “At Home in the Cosmos” When: 10 a.m. Sunday Where: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb, 158 N. Fourth St. Cost: Free

Our Kinship with Creation” at 7 p.m., which will be followed by refreshments and socializing. In his talk, Kowalski will share what sparked his journey to discover nature as the primordial sacrament and embrace the belief that humans are not the only species with emotional depth or mental capacity.

Kowalski said it started after hearing the story of Koko, a female gorilla renowned for her use of American sign language as well as the pets she keeps.

Among those pets was All Ball, a kitten who escaped from Koko’s cage and was hit by a car.

When Koko’s trainers told her about All Ball, she signed “frown, cry, frown, sad,” Kowalski recalled from a story he heard.

“I realized my personal burden and pain wasn’t just mine,” Kowalski said. “I was part of this narrative that has been going on for millions of years.”

On Sunday, Kowalski will deliver a sermon, “At Home in the Cosmos.” His sermon was inspired by the spacecraft Voyager 1, which last fall became the first manmade object to travel outside of earth’s solar system to reach interstellar space.

Kowalski suggests science is beginning to answer the age-old questions of where humans fit into the universe and if earth is alone. He also said science has started to lay a foundation for a spirituality that acknowledges the universe is more hospitable and generous toward human hopes than previously imagined.

“I hope that people will come away from my talk on Sunday with a deepened sense of reverence and appreciation of the universe,” Kowaski said. “We are one thread in a beautiful tapestry.”

CHURCH BULLETIN

Page C2 • Friday, March 7, 2014 DEKALB Baptist Campus Ministry 449 Normal Road www.niu.edu/student_orgs/judson 815-756-2131 judson@niu.edu Pastors: Dwight and Rene Gorbold Bethlehem Lutheran (ELCA) 1915 N. First St. BethlehemDeKalb.org 815-758-3203 belcdekalb@comcast.net Pastor: Dan Wynard Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday; 10:30 a.m. coffee and fellowship; 10:45 Sunday school; 11 a.m. adult Sunday forum Highlight of the week: A joint Midweek Lenten soup supper and worship will be held at First Lutheran at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Cathedral of Praise 1126 S. First St. www.dekalbcop.org 815-758-6557 ericwyzard@dekalbcop.org Pastor: Eric Wyzard Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Bible study Wednesday.

Christ Community Church (DeKalb Campus) 1600 E. Lincoln Highway www.ccclife.org 815-787-6161 Worship schedule: 5 p.m. Saturday; 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday Church of Christ, Scientist 220 N. Third St. 815-787-3792 jocelyn.green2@frontier.com Pastors: King James Bible, “Science and Health With Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy The message: “Man” Worship schedule: 10 a.m. church and Sunday school services; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday testimony meetings Highlight of the week: The Christian Science Reading Room is open noon to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays. The public is welcome to come in and browse.

Community of Christ 1200 S. Malta Road www.chicagomissioncenter.org 815-756-1963 roger@hintzsche.com Pastor: Roger Hintzsche Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Congregation Beth Shalom 820 Russell Road www.bethshalomdekalb.org 815-756-1010 info@bethshalomdekalb.org Rabbi: Maralee Gordon DeKalb Christian 1107 S. First St. www.forministry.com/ USILCCACCDCC1 815-758-1833 tomndcc@aol.com Pastor: Tom J. Hughes Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school DeKalb Wesleyan 1115 S. Malta Road www.dekalbwesleyan.com 815-758-0673 Pastor: Dean Pierce Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evangelical Free 150 Bethany Road 815-756-8729 efreesd@comcast.net www.efreesd.com Pastor: Martin Jones, lead pastor; Paul Rogers, worship pastor; Gary Lisle, youth pastor; Terry Gin, children’s ministry director Worship schedule: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school First Baptist 349 S. Third St. www.fbcdekalb.org 815-758-3973 churchinfo@fbcdekalb.org Pastor: Bob Edwards Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday; 10:45 a.m. Sunday school First Church of the Nazarene 1051 S. Fourth St. 815-758-1588 secretary@dekalbnaz.com Pastor: Todd Holden Worship schedule: 10:40 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school First Congregational 615 N. First St. www.uccdekalb.org 815-758-0691 congdek1@gmail.com Pastors: Joe Gastiger, Judy Harris The message: “Giving the Devil His Due” Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Highlight of the week: Chapel Communion at 9 a.m. and Centering Prayer at 5 p.m. Wednesday.

First Lutheran (ELCA) 324 N. Third St. www.firstlutherandekalb.org 815-758-0643 office@firstlutherandekalb.org Pastor: Janet Hunt Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday; 10 a.m.

Sunday coffee fellowship; CrossWalk activities 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Sunday and 5:30 to 7:30 Wednesday; confirmation 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday and 6 p.m. Wednesday; 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. youth group Highlight of the week: The Congregation Council Retreat will take place at 11 a.m. Sunday. Lenten Soup Suppers will be held at 5:30 p.m. during Lent. Midweek Worship will begin at 7 p.m. and focus on the story of “Joseph and His Brothers” found in Genesis 37-50. All are invited.

First United Methodist 321 Oak St. www.firstumc.net 815-756-6301 office@firstumc.net Pastors: Senior Pastor Jonathan Hutchison, Associate Pastor Brian Gilbert The message: “New Beginning,” based on Luke 15:11-32 Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday traditional service; 11:30 a.m. Sunday contemporary SHINE service; 7 p.m. fourth Sunday each month REAL Community Worship; 10:20 a.m. children and youth Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. adult Sunday school; 8:45 a.m. Thursday Communion service Highlight of the week: The United Methodist Women invite the community to lunch each Wednesday in Lent. Lunch is served at 11:55 a.m. followed by a short program on “Forgiveness.” Suggested donation for lunch is $4.

Foursquare Church 210 Grove St. 815-756-9521 Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday; 7:30 a.m. weekday Bible study; TBA Sunday Bible study Glad Tidings Assembly of God 2325 N. First St. 815-758-4919 Pastor: W. Michael Massey Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Highlight of the week: All ages family night is 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays Grace Free Lutheran 1121 S. First St. www.gracefreelutherandekalb.org 815-758-2531 Pastor: Michael Hodge Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Harvest Bible Chapel 2215 Bethany Road www.harvestdekalb.org 815-756-9020 Pastor: Jason Draper Worship schedule: 9 and 11 a.m.

Sunday Hillcrest Covenant 1515 N. First St. www.hillcovch.org 815-756-5508 hillcrestcovenantchurchdekalb@ gmail.com Pastor: Steve Larson, Associate Pastor Jennifer Zerby Worship schedule: 10:45 a.m. worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Immanuel Lutheran 511 Russell Road www.immanueldekalb.org 815-756-6669, 815-756-6675 office@godwithusilc.org Pastors: Marty Marks, Ray Krueger Worship schedule: 8 a.m. Sunday traditional worship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school and adult Bible study; 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship Highlight of the week: The Lenten series “Facing the Cross,” continues at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Guest preacher the Rev. Bob Weinhold of St. John, Sycamore, will speak on “Facing One Another,” based on Ephesians 4: 31-32. The Junior Confirmation Class will host a dinner of sloppy joes from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Kishwaukee Bible Church 355 N. Cross St. (Cornerstone Christian Academy) www.kishwaukeebiblechurch.org 815-754-4566 Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday New Hope Missionary Baptist 1201 Twombly Road www.newhopeofdekalb.org 815-756-7906 newhope@tbc.net Pastors: Leroy A. Mitchell, G. Joseph Mitchell Worship schedule: 7:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Highlight of the week: Wednesday, Bible study is at 6:30 p.m. and Youth Ministry is at 6 p.m.

Newman Catholic Student Center 512 Normal Road www.niunewman.org 815-787-7770 Pastor: Matthew McMorrow Worship schedule: 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Sunday; 12:05 p.m. daily St. George Greek Orthodox 320 S. Second St. 815-758-5731 Pastor: John A. Artemas Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday Orthos; 10 a.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school St. Mary Parish 321 Pine St.

www.stmarydekalb.org 815-758-5432 Frparker@stmarydekalb.org Pastor: James Parker The message: “Like Adam and Eve, Jesus was tempted, but did not sin.”

Worship schedule: 8 a.m., 4:30 p.m.

Saturday; 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.

Sunday; 7 a.m. Monday through Friday Highlight of the week: International Appeal envelopes for the Combined Appeals of the Universal Catholic Church can be returned in the Offertory collection. Your gift is greatly appreciated by those who benefit from these causes.

Church of Christ 109 Swanson Road www.sycamorechurchofchrist.com 815-895-9148 sycamorecoc@comcast.net Evangelist: Phillip Vermillion Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday

St. Paul’s Episcopal 900 Normal Road www.stpaulsdekalb.org 815-756-4888 parishoffice@stpaulsdekalb.org Rector: Stacy Walker-Frontjes Worship schedule: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

Sunday

Federated Church 612 W. State St. www.sycamorefederatedchurch.org 815-895-2706 info@sycamorefederatedchurch.org Pastor: Dennis Johnson The message: “When All You’ve Wanted Isn’t Enough,” Part 2 Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday with nursery child care; 10:15 a.m.

Kids Club; 11 a.m. fellowship Highlight of the week: March Love offering goes to One Great Hour of Sharing.

Seventh-day Adventist 300 E. Taylor St. 815-758-1388 Pastor: Leonardo Oliveira Worship schedule: 11 a.m. Saturday; Sabbath school 9:30 a.m.

The Rock Christian Church 300 E. Taylor St. http://therockchristianchurch.com 815-758-3700 Pastor: Jerry Wright Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sundays.

Highlight of the week: For a ride to this growing, Bible-believing, nondenominational church, call 815758-3700 or 815-748-5611.

Trinity Lutheran (LCMC) 303 S. Seventh St. 815-756-7374 www.trinitydekalb.com Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday; contemporary worship on second and fourth Sunday each month Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 158 N. Fourth St. www.uufdekalb.org 815-756-7089 uufdchurchoffice@aol.com Pastor: Linda Slabon The message: “At Home In The Cosmos” Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday United Pentecostal Church 1120 S. Seventh St. www.dekalbupc.com 815-901-0699 Pastor: Greg W. Davis and Maurice McDavid, assistant pastor Worship schedule: 10 a.m., 2 p.m.

(Spanish) and 6 p.m. Sundays; 6 p.m. Saturday (Spanish) Victory Baptist 1930 Sycamore Road VBC-DeKalb.org 815-756-6212 victorybaptistdekalb@gmail.com Pastor: Ngum Eric Mangek Worship schedule: 10:45 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Vida Nueva/New Life 316 N. Sixth St. vndekalb@frontier.com 815-787-7711 Pastor: Rodrigo Azofeifa Worship schedule: 12:30 p.m.

Domingo (Sunday) Vineyard Christian Fellowship Haish Gymnasium, 303 S. Ninth St. www.vineyarddekalb.org 815-748-8463 Pastor: Joe Holda Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Westminster Presbyterian 830 N. Annie Glidden Road www.westminsterdekalb.org 815-756-2905 secretary@westminsterdekalb.org Pastor: Blake Richter The message: “Away with You” Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. adult Sunday school Highlight of the week: Lenten soup suppers begin at 6 p.m. Thursday.

SYCAMORE Bethel Assembly of God 131 W. Elm St. www.bethelofsycamore.org 815-895-4740 Pastor: William Mills Worship schedule: 8 and 10:30 a.m.

Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Christian Senior Ministries P.O. Box 479 815-895-6784 Worship schedule: This nondenominational outreach program serves seniors through Bible studies, personal visits and worship services: 3:30 p.m. today at Pine Acres, DeKalb; 3:30 p.m. Mondays at Lincolnshire Place, Sycamore; 5 p.m. Tuesdays at Lincoln Manor, Rochelle; 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Pine Acres, DeKalb; 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday at Pine Acres Alzheimer Unit, DeKalb; 2 p.m. Wednesday at Colonial House, DeKalb; 3 p.m.

Wednesdays at Heritage Woods, DeKalb; 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at Grand Victorian, Sycamore; 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at Bethany Health Care, DeKalb; 2 p.m. Thursdays at Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Center, DeKalb; 3 p.m. Thursdays at DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center, DeKalb.

Church of Christ (Edgebrook Lane) 2315 Edgebook Lane www.sycamorechurch.com 815-895-3320 info@sycamorechurch.com Preacher: Al Diestelkamp Worship schedule: 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday

Fellowship Baptist 2425 Bethany Road www.fbcofdekalb.com 815-517-1569 Pastor: Kevin D. Spears Worship schedule: 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Sunday; 10 a.m. Sunday school; 7 p.m. Wednesday prayer and Bible study FBC of Sycamore 530 W. State St. www.fbcnewsong.com 815-895-3116 fbcnewsong@gmail.com Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday traditional service; 10:30 a.m. with signer for hearing impaired and 5 p.m. contemporary services Grace Life Church 425 W. State St. www.gracelifeinchrist.org 815-757-3570 Pastor: Stephen J. Moll Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Harvest Time Fellowship 203 S. Sacramento St. 815-899-2529 Pastor: Michael Schumaker Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Thursday prayer Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 675 Fox Ave. www.mormon.org 815-895-2277 jrbentley1208@gmail.com Bishop: John Bentley Worship schedule: 11 a.m. Sunday Sacrament meeting; 12:20 p.m.

Sunday school; 1:10 p.m. Relief Society, Priesthood Mayfield Congregational 28405 Church Road www.mayfieldchurchucc.org 815-895-5548 Pastor: Martha Brunell The message: “Stone Cold Hunger,” with reading from Psalm 32 (translation by Norman Fischer) and Matthew 4:1-11 Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. Sunday school for children and adults Highlight of the Week: Hospitality will be furnished by Laura Harris.

North Avenue Missionary Baptist 301 North Ave. 815-895-4871 Worship schedule: 11 a.m. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school St. John’s Lutheran (Missouri Synod) 26555 Brickville Road www.stjohnsycamore.org 815-895-4477 office@stjohnsycamore.org Pastors: Robert W. Weinhold, Marvin Metzger Worship schedule: 6 p.m. Saturday; 8 and 10:30 a.m. service Sunday; 9:20 a.m. adult Bible classes; St. Mary’s Sycamore 322 Waterman St. www.stmarysycamore.com 815-895-3275 Churchofstmary@stmarysycamore. com Pastor: Paul M. Lipinski Worship schedule: 7:30 a.m. daily; 5 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Sunday St. Peter’s Episcopal 218 Somonauk St. www.sycamorestpeters.org 815-895-2227 office@sycamorestpeters.org Clergy: David Hedges Worship schedule: 7:30 and 10 a.m.

Sunday Holy Eucharist; 8:45 a.m.

Sunday school Salem Lutheran (ELCA) 1145 DeKalb Ave. www.SalemSycamore.org 815-895-9171 salem@salemlutheransycamore.org Interim Pastor: Robert C. Kinnear Ministry staff: Carla Vanatta The message: “Worship the Lord your God and serve only Him.” Worship schedule: 5 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 7 p.m. Wednes-

Daily Chronicle / daily-chronicle.com day midweek Lenten service Highlight of the week: Help keep the Salem Food Pantry stocked by donating money, food and personal care products. Children’s musical “Are We There Yet?” will be presented during the 5 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services.

Sycamore Baptist Church 302 Somonauk Street www.sbcsycamore.org 815-895-2577 sycamorebap@yahoo.com Interim Pa stor: Art Aviles Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Bible study Sycamore United Methodist 160 Johnson Ave. www.sycamoreumc.org 815-895-9113 sumc@sycamoreumc.org Pastor: GaHyung Kim, Harlene Harden Worship schedule: 5 p.m. Saturday; 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday; 10 a.m. Sunday school

NEARBY Calvary Lutheran (LCMC) (Lee) 19 Perry Road, at County Line Road www.calluth.org 815-824-2825 calluthch1@aol.com Pastor: Craig Nelson Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday; 9:15 a.m. children’s Sunday school; 9:30 a.m. adult Sunday school; Noon new member class (lunch included) Highlight of the week: Services every Wednesday in Lent, March 12, 26, April 2, 9. This year, Wednesday evening services will focus on five beautiful women used by God to powerfully impact faith life.

Cortland United Methodist 45 W. Chestnut Ave. www.cortlandumc.com 815-756-9088 bgilbert@firstumc.net Pastor: Brian Gilbert Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday Faith UMC (Genoa) 325 S. Stott St. www.genoafaithuc.com 815-784-5143 faithchurch@rocketmail.com Pastor: Melissa Meyers Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school First Congregational UCC (Malta) 210 S. Sprague St. 815-825-2451 Pastor: Robert L. Vaughn The message: “Passions” Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday First Lutheran (NALC) (Kirkland) 510 W. South St. www.kirklandflc.org 815-522-3886 jo@kirklandflc.org Pastor: Carl L. M. Rasmussen Worship schedule: 5:30 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m. children’s sermon First Evangelical Lutheran (Lee) 240 W. Hardanger Gate www.flcinlee.com 815-824-2356 Interim Pastor: Chris Heller Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 10 a.m. fellowship time First United Methodist (Hinckley) 801 N. Sycamore St. 815-286-7102 hinckleyumc@frontier.com Pastor: Laura Crites Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school First United Methodist (Kirkland) 300 W. South St. www.kirklandumc.org 815-522-3546 office@kirklandumc.org Pastor: Kyeong-Ah Woo Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. Sunday school Hope Anglican Church (Elburn) Meeting at Community Congregational, 100 E. Shannon St. www.hopeanglican.org 630-802-4424 Pastor: David Kletzing Worship schedule: 5 p.m. Sunday Holy Communion, nursery Immanuel Lutheran (Hinckley) 12760 Lee Road www.immanuel-hinckley.org 262-825-7501 office@immanuel-hinckley.org Pastor: Christopher Navurskis Worship schedule: 10:15 a.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. adult Bible study; 9 a.m.

Sunday school; 5 p.m. Saturday Kingston United Methodist 121 E. First St. 815-784-2010 Pastor: Jackie Wills Worship schedule: 11 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. youth group and Upper Room Bible study; 10:15 a.m. children’s Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. prayer circle; 6:30 p.m. Gospel of John Bible study Highlight of the week: Communion is served on the first and third Sundays. All are welcome to the table.

Malta United Methodist 210 E. Sprague St. www.gbgm-umc.org/maltaumc

815-825-2118 maltaumc@aol.com Pastor: Noah Panlilio Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday at Malta UMC; 11 a.m. Sunday at Northwest Malta UMC Peace United Church of Christ (Genoa) 301 E. First St. 815-757-5917 PastorLauriAllen@gmail.com Pastor: Lauri Allen The message: “Tithes of Mint” Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday St. Catherine (Genoa) 340 S. Stott St. www.st-catherine-genoa.org 815-784-2355 stcatpast@frontier.com Pastor: Donald M. Ahles The message: “First Sunday of Lent” Worship schedule: 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Spanish) Saturday; 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 8:30 a.m.

Monday to Thursday Highlight of the week: Stations of the Cross 6 p.m. in Spanish, 7 p.m. in English today, March 14, 28 and April 4 and 11. Knights of Columbus Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Open to the public.

St. James (Lee) 221 W. Kirke Gate 815-824-2053 stjames@heartlandcable.com Pastor: Bonaventure Okoro Worship schedule: 5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. Tuesday to Friday; with confession from 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. Saturday and 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. Sunday.

St. John’s Lutheran (Creston) 126 E. South St. stjohns.worthyofpraise.org 815-384-3720 Pastor: Ronald Larson Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday with fellowship following, 10:30 a.m. Sunday school; 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday; 7 p.m. Wednesday Lenten services with light supper at 6 p.m.

St. Paul’s UCC (Hinckley) 324 W. McKinley Ave. 815-286-3391 stpaulshinckley@gmail.com Pastor: Kris Delmore Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Salem Evangelical Lutheran (Sandwich) 1022 N. Main St. 815-786-9308 Pastor: Wayne Derber Worship schedule: 8 a.m. Sunday traditional service; 10:30 a.m. contemporary service; 9:15 a.m.

Sunday education hour for all ages Trinity Lutheran (Genoa) 33930 N. State Road www.tlcgenoa.org 815-784-2522 trinity@tlcgenoa.com Pastor: Senior Pastor Jeremy Heilman Worship schedule: 5:30 p.m. Saturday blended worship; 8 a.m. Sunday traditional worship; 10:30 a.m.

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United Church of Christ (Shabbona) 104 E. Navaho Ave., Box 241 815-824-2359 office.shabbonachurch@gmail.com www.shabbonachurch.org Pastor: Jim Allen Worship schedule: 8 a.m. Sunday assisted living service; 9:30 a.m.

Sunday; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school United Methodist (Waterman) 210 W. Garfield www.watermanumc.com 815-264-3991 watermanumc@gmail.com Pastor: Hyerncherl Paul Lee Worship schedule: 9:45 a.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. Sunday school Highlight of the week: Lenten Study is “Purpose Driven Life.” Pastor Paul will post daily devotional on church Facebook page and Pastor’s sermon will go with Lenten Study.

United Presbyterian (Somonauk) 14030 Chicago Road www.somonaukupchurch.com 815-786-2703 Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday; 10:45 a.m. Christian education Village Bible Church (Shabbona) Indian Creek Campus 209 N. Nokomis St. 815-824-2425 Pastor: Dave Haidle Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Waterman Bible Church 500 S. Birch St. 815-264-3908 www.watermanbible.org wbcheart@frontier.com Pastors: Pastor Craig Miller Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Waterman Presbyterian 250 N. Cedar St. www.watermanpres.com 815-264-3491 wpc_office@frontier.com Pastor: Roger Boekenhauer The message: “The Temptation of Jesus” Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday; 9 a.m. children’s Sunday school

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8BRIEFS St. George sets Greek Night at Twin Tavern St. George Greek Orthodox Church sponsors a Greek Night at Twin Tavern, 1028 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, on the second Thursday of the month.

Food is served from 5 to 8 p.m.

The parishioners of St. George offer their culinary talents for this popular fundraiser for such foods as pastichio, souvlaki, Greek style chicken and Greek salad.

The next Greek Night will be March 13.

Mayfield sets whole hog sausage breakfast Mayfield Congregational Church will host an all-you-can-eat Pancake and Whole Hog Sausage Breakfast from 6:30 to 11 a.m. March 15 at the church, 28405 Church Road, Sycamore.

Tickets will be available at the door.

Tickets cost $8 for adults, $3.50 for children ages 4 to 10 and are free for those younger than 4.

Attendees also can visit the country store for baked and preserved goods or purchase some whole hog sausage to take home. There will be door prizes, and people can enter to win prizes from local merchants. Visit the attic treasures table and discover how one man’s junk is another man’s treasure.

For more information, call 815895-5548 or visit www.mayfieldchurchucc.org.

Post-abortion healing retreat scheduled Rachel’s Peace, an interdenominational retreat for post-abortion healing, is scheduled for April 4 to 6 at the Kilbuck Creek Retreat Center, 6752 N. Kilbuck Road, Monroe Center.

The weekend offers hope and healing for women and men who have experienced an abortion.

A donation of $150 includes room, meals and retreat materials. Partial scholarships are available and participation is strictly confidential.

For more information or to register, call Catherine Rennert at 815-9681157, email crennert@rennert.net or visit www.rachelspeace.com.

St. Mary’s in Sycamore plans Breakfast for Dinner It’s time to think spring and break away from the Friday fish fry.

Breakfast for Dinner will be offered from 4:30 to 8 p.m. March 14 at St. Mary’s Memorial Hall, 322 Waterman St., Sycamore.

The menu includes pancakes, eggs, oatmeal and cereal bar, coffee cake and muffins, fruit and beverages.

Tickets cost $7 for adults, $5 for children and $30 for families. Children younger than age 3 eat for free.

Advance tickets will be on sale after masses this weekend. Tickets also will be available at the door.

Child Initiative International schedules annual dinner Child Initiative International will host its annual Dinner and Movie event at 5:30 p.m. March 29 at Bethel Assemblies of God Church, 131 W. Elm St., Sycamore.

The event will include an all-American breakfast meal served by a group of volunteers. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet with leaders of CII , learn about its mission and how to become involved in its efforts to assist children. Display tables will be set up that further describe CII ’s efforts around northern Illinois, as well as the world.

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After the dinner, there will be a presentation about CII’s mission trip last summer.

Tickets cost $15 per person and are available only until March 20. Visit www.ciintl.org to purchase tickets.

CII is a nonprofit, faith-based public charity in Belvidere that is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of children. The organization helps children in northern Illinois and as far away as Grand Prairie, Texas.

Internationally, CII helps children at several locations in Uganda with its own schools and orphanages run by leaders in the local community.

CII takes a holistic approach in its mission by gathering local volunteers with an understanding of the community to assist children. Kids are able to receive education, food, shelter, and necessary medical treatment.

For information, visit www.ciintl.org.

Spaghetti Dinner, Cookie Bazaar at Shabbona UCC

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The Shabbona United Church of Christ Mission Board will hold its annual Spaghetti Dinner and Cookie Bazaar at 4 p.m. March 20 for carry-outs and 4:30 to 7 p.m. for dine-in.

The dinner will feature Italian Café music and décor. The cookie bazaar will be hosted by the youth of the church and will include many favorite recipes and varieties of cookies that will be sold by the pound.

The proceeds from the dinner help the church Mission outreach programs such as youth camps, local ministries, and the N.I.C.E. Food and Clothing Center.

Tickets are sold at the door. They cost $6.50 for adults, $3 for children ages 5 to 10, and are free to children younger than 5. All carry-outs cost $6.50 each.

The church is located at 104 E. Navaho Ave., Shabbona.

Annual kumla dinner planned in Creston St. John’s Lutheran Church on South Street in Creston will host its 18th annual kumla /ham dinner on April 5.

Seating times are at noon, 4:30 and 6 p.m. Carryouts will be available from noon to 6:30 p.m.

Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 12 and younger. Reserve tickets by calling Dorothy at 815-3845325 or the church at 815-384-3720 or contact any church member.

No tickets will be available at the door.

St. John to hold Lenten supper and service The Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. John (Missouri Synod) will hold its second Wednesday Lenten Service at 7 p.m. March 12 with special guest the Rev. Steve Geske from Walcamp.

He will continue the Lenten theme, “Facing One Another.”

The Lenten series will continue on Wednesdays during Lent. Supper will be offered from 6 p.m. until the start of the service.

During Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. service, June Kamm will be recognized and honored for her many years of service as church nurse, as well as the many other functions she has served especially on the Outreach Committee.

Also being honored Is Deacon Charles Ridulph, who served the Senior Ministry Program at various senior facilities throughout the community for many years.

St. John is located at 26555 Brickville Road, Sycamore. For more information, call 815-895-4477.

Youth at Salem Lutheran Church in Sycamore are rehearsing a song about plagues of frogs, flies and sick cows sent to change the Pharaoh’s mind and earn the release of the Hebrew people. The group will give two musical performances this weekend.

Salem offers Moses musical “Are We There Yet?” tells the story of Moses and the Exodus for two Salem Lutheran Church worship services this weekend.

Presented by Salem Sunday School youth and Creative Arts Ministry, the musical by Tom Long and Allen Pote will be the message in song for the 5 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services.

Moses is portrayed by Aiden Zibrun, Miriam by Sabrina Ezell,

Pharaoh by Damon Olson, Aaron

by Kimmie Hohlfeld, Joshua by Kellie Hohlfeld, Moses’ mother by Lily Polke, Pharoah’s daughter by Finley Jackson, Pharoah’s magicians by Michael and Sam Jaros, and Hebrew people by Krista Cobb, Lila Ezell and Sydney Polke.

Song titles include “Down in Egypt’s Land,” “The Whining Song,” “The Burning Bush,” “The Ten Commandments,” “The Ten

SUMC hosts The Good Ole Boys Sycamore United Methodist Church will present The Good Ole Boys in concert at 5 p.m. Saturday.

The band specializes in country, bluegrass and gospel music, and some of the members have played together for more than nine years.

The current band members include Dan Ebert on mandolin, Greg Voss on guitar, George Kosten

on lead guitar and Larry Howlett on banjo. Peter Ackman, bassist, is part of the band but will not be at this performance.

The Good Ole Boys perform at many area events, including the St. Charles Museum, Corrin Farms, and the Kaneville Methodist Chili Cook-off. They also provide entertainment at a local pumpkin patch.

By JIM FITZGERALD The Associated Press NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Being retired hasn’t stopped Mariano Rivera from picking up one more save.

The former New York Yankees closer has renovated a long-vacant suburban church that will be the new home of his wife’s ministry.

For years, Rivera had been crediting God for his skills on the field, where he tallied a record 652 saves before retiring last season. Now his foundation has poured about $3 million into restoring the 107-year-old church for Refugio de Esperanza, or Refuge of Hope, the Pentecostal Christian congregation led by his wife, Clara.

Rivera, 44, has been quiet about the project, declining to speak about it in advance of the opening. Most residents walking by earlier this week did not even know he was involved.

But he briefly mentioned the opening of the church after receiving a humanitarian award from the Jackie Robinson Foundation on Monday.

“You don’t do it to be recognized,” he said. “You do it because it comes from the heart. You want to please the Lord.”

The grey stone building had been

a Presbyterian church but was abandoned in the 1970s and was eventually bought by New Rochelle, a diverse city of about 77,000 just 6 miles north of the Bronx. The church is next door to the police and courts headquarters, and police had used some of the space to store evidence, said architect Jonathan Villani.

Meanwhile, his wife’s congregation had been outgrowing its meeting place – the Rivera home.

Rivera told New York magazine last year, “We only fit like 50 people, 60 people tops.”

“We have whites, we have blacks, we have Hispanics,” he said.

“We have all kinds. It doesn’t matter. As long as you love Christ, we in it. And if you don’t love him, we will work with you so we put you on the right path.”

The congregation’s website says it “felt the need to organize a local church that would not only present the message of salvation to its attendees, but also provide programs that would meet the needs of the less fortunate in the community.” Plans call for a “learning center” that will provide education, sports and other after-school programs for children.

“He’s doing something not just for his faith but at the same time setting up a place where he can help kids,” said Brandon Steiner, a Ri-

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The concert is part of the continuing Jessie Viner Concert Series. Viner was a long-time member and choir singer at SUMC who left a generous bequest to the church.

SUMC is located at 160 Johnson Ave. in Sycamore. A free-will offering will be taken for the band. For more information, call the church at 815-895-9113.

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Plagues,” “A Golden Calf,” “The Red Sea Crossing,” “Prayer of Moses,” “Song at the Seaside” and “The Promised Land.”

The set design was created by George Jaros, a women’s chorus accompanies the children, and the musical is directed by Carla Vanatta, Associate in Ministry.

All are welcome. Salem is a congregation of the ELCA located at 1145 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore.

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vera business partner whose sports memorabilia firm is headquartered in New Rochelle.

Steiner said he’s never seen Rivera so focused on a project.

“He was like the general contractor,” Steiner said, laughing. “He was in there directing painters.”

The city agreed to sell the building to Rivera for $1 in return for his promise to rehabilitate it. One opponent at the time, City Councilman Louis Trangucci, said Wednesday he still feels the city should have tried to get more for the property.

But he said the project has only enhanced the area “and I support what Mariano had done with the church.”

Mayor Noam Bramson said the city did not have the money it would have taken to save the building.

Villani said the church needed plenty of work: The bell tower had begun collapsing, and a new front wall needed to be built and new stained glass windows installed.

Across the street at Kenny’s Barbershop, Carlos Sanchez has been watching the renovation every day.

“It looks a lot better,” the barber said. He even met Rivera at the site several times.

“He’s a cool guy,” Sanchez said.

“And look what he’s doing, a new church in the neighborhood.”

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Woman seeks to shed shell of former self Dear Abby: As a child, I was sexually, physically and mentally abused. As an adult, I suffered several miscarriages and two of my children died as infants. I have two living children, ages 9 and 16. It should be no surprise that I turned to food for comfort; I ate myself to a whopping 420 pounds.

After my marriage ended in a bitter divorce, I decided it was time for a complete makeover. I have lost more than 200 pounds. Because of my weight loss, I have gained better health, more energy, a better outlook on life – and almost 36 pounds of baggy skin.

With this much excess skin, I’m sure you can imagine that I bring a whole new meaning to the word “skinny.”

Insurance will not help with skin removal. Burn centers use skin from cadavers, so I can’t donate it to a

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips good cause. I view myself as an overcomer of many things. I just need assistance in overcoming this oversized birthday suit. Can you please advise? – Left Hanging in Colorado Dear Left Hanging: I addressed your question to prominent Los Angeles plastic surgeon Joel Aronowitz, who suggests you start calling around to universities that offer plastic surgery residencies. It’s possible a resident could perform your surgery under the supervision of an experienced attending physician and you would pay a lower rate for the procedure than you would be charged by a private physi-

cian.

He also told me that insurance should pay for the excision of skin in areas where it overlaps with other skin because it could be medically necessary if it causes rashes or infections that are giving you problems. If this is documented by an experienced plastic surgeon, those areas of your body might be covered by your insurance.

Many people finance their plastic surgeries through companies that specialize in this. The doctor’s patient coordinator can direct you to one that works with the practice. However, I would advise you to wait until you have lost ALL of the weight you intend to before getting anything done.

Dear Abby: About 10 years ago I became involved with a man I later found out was

married. It was hard for me, but I ended the relationship and ceased all contact with him because I didn’t want to be the cause of a broken family.

Since then, I no longer think of myself as a good person, Abby. I can’t forget that I was the “other woman,” and I feel horrible about it.

I have tried my best to “keep my nose clean.” I returned to college to complete a degree, and I avoid the dating scene. I graduated with good grades, but with all the free time I have now, I realize how lonely I am.

The majority of my friends are married or in long-term relationships. I visit with them less and less because it reminds me of my aching to have a special someone. I’m tired of hating myself and feeling lonely, but I’m afraid

I’ll mess up again. Do you have any advice? – Miserable in Killeen, Texas Dear Miserable: Yes. Please stop feeling guilty and flogging yourself for what happened. In a sense, you were as much a victim of this cheater as his wife was. Instead, thank your lucky stars that he didn’t waste more of your time.

While I understand why you’d question your judgment or have some trust issues, by avoiding all contact with men, you have gone too far. If necessary, talk this through with a religious adviser or a licensed mental health professional. If you do, it will help you more quickly get on with your life.

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Addison’s disease requires hormone pills Dear Dr. K: I watched a documentary about President Kennedy around the 50th anniversary of his death last year.

The program mentioned that he had something called Addison’s disease. What is that?

Dear Reader: Addison’s disease is a rare condition in which the adrenal glands do not function properly. The thumb-sized adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys.

When working properly, they produce several hormones.

But with Addison’s disease, the adrenal glands do not make enough hormones.

Hormones are substances made by one of several glands in the body. They travel in the blood to all parts of the body and can affect many types of cells and organs. The adrenal gland makes three main types of hormones:

ASK DR. K Anthony L. Komaroff • Glucocorticoids. These are steroid hormones. One type is cortisol, which helps regulate blood sugar and the body’s response to infection or stress.

• Mineralocorticoids.

These help regulate sodium, potassium, blood pressure and blood volume.

• Androgens. These hormones are needed for normal sexual development and ongoing sexual function. Testosterone is the most well-known androgen. Even the adrenal glands of females make some amount of androgens.

Addison’s disease usually results from autoimmunity:

an attack on a part of the body by the body’s immune system. This shouldn’t happen. Our immune systems were built to attack invaders, such as invading viruses and bacteria. They were not built to attack us. But in autoimmune diseases such as Addison’s disease, something goes wrong.

Addison’s disease also can result from other conditions that damage the adrenal glands. This includes infections of the glands, bleeding into the glands or cancer that has spread to the glands.

However it is caused, Addison’s disease leads to extreme weakness, weight loss, low blood pressure, gastrointestinal problems and darkening of the skin. People said President Kennedy looked thin, pale and ill when he was

young. Fortunately, he was diagnosed before his condition became life-threatening.

Diagnosing Addison’s disease can be challenging.

It usually involves measuring the blood level of adrenal hormones (such as cortisol) and of brain hormones that stimulate the adrenal glands to produce adrenal hormones.

CT scanning to check the size of the adrenal glands may also be used for diagnosis.

Treatment involves taking hormone pills for life. These pills replace the hormones that the adrenal glands are not making. For example, doctors may prescribe hydrocortisone or prednisone pills for glucocorticoid replacement. Androgens (such as DHEA or testosterone) may need to be taken as well.

It is important to avoid

overreplacing these hormones. Doing so may cause side effects. The dose prescribed should be just enough to replace what the adrenal glands should have been making naturally – and no more.

People with Addison’s disease should wear a medical alert bracelet to notify medical professionals of their condition, and carry high doses of their medicine with them. That’s because people who become very sick (such as from an infection or a major injury) suddenly need more adrenal hormones than normal – and more than their usual daily dose. High doses of corticosteroids, in such situations, can save the life of a person with the disease.

• Visit www.AskDoctorK. com to read more.

Repressed anger comes out one way or another Dr. Wallace: When I get super angry, I just go to my room and clam up. My grandmother, who lives with us, thinks I’m making a big mistake and should unload a little steam once in a while.

She says that exploding is good for you. Is that true? – Margo, Tupelo, Miss.

Margo: Your grandmother makes a good point. According to psychiatrist Theodore Rubin, author of “The Angry Book,” “Teens who are holding their anger inside tend to act sullen and that leads to a breakdown in communica-

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace tion. Without communication we have confusion and mistrust.”

And child psychologist Zelda Segal adds, “Although anger is one of the basic human emotions, many teens find it so unpleasant that they feel they must keep the anger hidden inside them.” Dr. Segal, who has worked with teens in school, says anger should not

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TODAY – Presentation and approach will be important this year.

Not everyone you deal with will share your passions or methods.

Having confidence in your abilities is commendable. Heavyhanded or forceful tactics will not win people over. If you’re diplomatic, you will gain the support you require.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) – Deal with problems at home before they intensify. You could be in for a nasty surprise if you ignore the warning signs. Facing up to your responsibilities will help keep the peace.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Don’t allow self-doubt to deter you from achieving progress. Diversifying your interests will increase the flow of opportunities coming your way. Being prepared will open doors to new possibilities.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Be receptive to suggestions regarding your employment prospects. Enthusiasm and resourcefulness will heighten your appeal. A change in your career could boost your income and your confidence.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – There are many interesting events happening around you. Get involved in as many as possible in order to broaden your horizons and make new friends. An unexpected benefit is likely.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – You will be offered interesting investment advice. Carry out the due diligence, but don’t miss out on a great opportunity through unwonted hesitation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – You will have no problem convincing others to participate in a new venture. Your enthusiasm and energy will draw plenty of partners with wonderful, original ideas in tow.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Someone with a grievance may be saying things behind your back. Refuse to get drawn into a trivial disagreement. Let your actions speak for themselves, and the matter will fix itself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) – Now is a favorable time to step into the spotlight. Demonstrate your expertise in a factual, knowledgeable and inspiring manner, and some appealing offers will come your way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) – You can reduce your expenses if you take a look at your budget. Factor in the amount you spend on transit, coffee or lunches. Point-of- sale purchases can leave you broke.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) – Don’t make assumptions. Being demanding or pushy will aggravate the people around you. If you’re thoughtful and sensitive, you will manage to get your way in the end.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – You can make valuable connections if you accentuate your positive qualities to the right people. Take good care of your health to avoid exhaustion or a minor illness.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) – Rekindle your connections with loved ones. Make plans that are sure to win favor. Be willing to compromise and work toward a common goal. Show patience, tolerance and good will.

be hidden. Learning to deal effectively with anger, she says, can improve your physical and mental welfare. Repressed anger eventually comes out one way or the other – often misdirected toward innocent bystanders.

For instance, one teen she interviewed said she found herself constantly picking fights with her mother.

Eventually, she noticed that she had been using her mom as a convenient target for the anger she was feeling toward her best friend, who had been making a play for a guy they

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both liked. When she finally blew off steam to her girlfriend, her rapport with her mother returned to normal.

P.S.: Grandmothers usually know what they’re talking about.

Dr. Wallace: I am a normal teen when it comes to being healthy. I try to eat healthy foods, but sometimes I still wind up with a cold. My mom blames it on my lack of drinking orange juice. She says orange juice is loaded with vitamin C, which prevents colds. Is this fact or fiction? I don’t particularly enjoy the

taste of orange juice, but I would drink it if necessary. – Nameless, Brookhaven, Miss.

Nameless: There is no conclusive proof that vitamin C can ward off colds, but it’s necessary for one’s general health, and research suggests that high doses of C can reduce the symptoms and duration of a cold. Avoiding others who have a cold and frequent hand washing (four or five times daily) are the best ways to avoid the pesky ailment.

• Email Dr. Robert Wallace at rwallace@galesburg.net.

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BRIDGE Phillip Alder

In a grand slam, count winners first Denis Waitley, a motivational speaker and author, said, “The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don’t define them ... or even seriously consider them as believable or achievable. Winners can tell you where they are going, what they plan to do along the way, and who will be sharing the adventure with them.”

A bridge player knows his goal, but unless he counts winners and losers, he will often not reach it, and partner would then be sharing the failure with him.

In this deal, South reaches seven spades. After West leads the diamond queen, what should declarer do?

Although South had only 16 high-card points, he had so many playing tricks that he was right to jump-rebid two spades, which guaranteed at least five clubs (his first-bid suit) and was game-forcing.

North then used two doses of Roman Key Card Blackwood, learning first that his partner had three key cards (two aces and the spade king, or three aces), and second that he had the spade queen and club king.

South starts with only nine top tricks: four spades, two hearts, one diamond and two clubs. He needs to establish his club suit, which will generate extra club winners and more trump tricks with ruffs in the dummy. And usually in this situation, it is right to play on the side-suit first.

Declarer wins with dummy’s diamond ace, plays a club to his ace, ruffs a club low on the board, returns to his hand with a trump, ruffs another club with the spade jack, draws trumps, and claims.

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Volkswagen Passat is a fuelish family sedan

By ANN M. JOB For The Associated Press Don’t be fooled by the mildlooking exterior of the Volkswagen Passat sedan.

This mid-size four door comes with a solid, stable ride, Europeanstyle handling, exceptional backseat legroom and superlative fuel economy.

In fact, the Passat differentiates itself well from other mid-size family sedans because it is one of the few sold in the United States that offers buyers a choice of gasoline or diesel engine and automatic or manual transmission.

With VW’s turbocharged diesel four cylinder and five-speed manual, the 2014 Passat ranks second best in fuel mileage among non-hybrid, non-electric sedans sold in the United States. The federal government ratings are an impressive 31 miles per gallon in city driving and 43 mpg on the highway for a combined travel range of nearly 600 miles on a single tank of diesel.

The numbers drop slightly to 30/40 mpg with VW’s Tiptronic automatic, but based on experience with a test Passat diesel Tiptronic, these results are achievable.

Indeed, a slightly modified 2014 diesel Passat, driven for maximum fuel mileage, set a Guinness World Record of nearly 78 mpg.

Plus, the 2014 Passat, like its 2012 and 2013 predecessors, earned top, five out of five stars overall in federal government crash tests.

The Passat also is a recommended buy of Consumer Reports magazine, which lists predicted reliability as average.

Buyers get to pick among several trim levels and engines – one of which uses diesel.

Note that while VW announced it is replacing the 2.5-liter, gasoline, five-cylinder engine that was in the Passat with a 1.8-liter, double overhead cam, turbocharged, gasoline

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This Dec. 13, 2013, photo released by Volkswagen shows the 2014 Volkswagen Passat. four cylinder, buyers may still find 2.5L models on dealer lots.

Starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price, including destination charge, is $21,815 for a base, 2014 Passat S with the 170-horsepower, turbocharged, gasoline four cylinder and five-speed manual.

The lowest starting retail price for a 2014 Passat S with the gasoline turbo four and six-speed Tiptronic automatic is $22,915.

Mileage ratings for the turbo four gasoline engine are 24 mpg in the city and 34 mpg to 35 mpg on the highway, depending on the transmission.

The 2014 Passat with the turbocharged diesel four cylinder, is pricier, in part, because it includes more standard equipment, such as rearview camera and heated front seats. Starting MSRP, including destination charge, is $27,495 for a 2014 Passat TDI SE manual and $29,495

with an automatic.

Competitors run the gamut from the top-selling car in America – the Toyota Camry – to the Chevrolet Malibu. Starting retail price for the base, 2014 Camry L with 170-horsepower, naturally aspirated, gasoline four cylinder and automatic transmission is $23,235. The base, 2014 Chevrolet Malibu LS with 196-horsepower, naturally aspirated, gasoline four cylinder and automatic transmission carries a starting MSRP, including destination charge, of $23,990.

Neither the 2014 Camry nor Malibu offers manual transmissions or diesel engines.

The Passat is styled on the outside cleanly and pleasantly. But no one gave the test car a second look.

Some observers said the car, an upscale SEL Premium model, looked a bit plain, despite though the sticker price of more than $34,000.

Inside, the Passat exhibited VW functionality and a back seat with 39.1 inches of legroom – more than a 2014 Honda Accord and the larger Ford Taurus.

Buttons and knobs were well laid out in the Passat and had good tactile feel. The dashboard had a nononsense, horizontal appearance, even with a display screen in the middle.

But an enthusiast driver will enjoy the thick-all-the-way-around steering wheel, the properly positioned foot rest for the driver’s left foot and the supportive, adjustable driver’s seat.

The tester had a bonus: A 400watt Fender premium audio system.

The typical diesel engine clatter came through at startup, acceleration and when the car was sitting idle at stoplights. It’s noticeable to people who are standing outside the car, too.

But the Passat seems to minimize road and wind noise.

The car rode stably and a bit firmly so passengers felt some vibrations as the car traveled over sunken manhole covers and broken pavement.

But the test Passat did not drive like the large, 16-foot-long car that it is. Rather, the sedan remained buttoned down to the road during abrupt, emergency maneuvers and drove easily in normal circumstances. It also managed mountain twisty roads with composure.

Speed can be deceptive. Several times, the test car was at 50 miles per hour without the driver noticing.

The Passat TDI tester had the 2-liter, double overhead cam, turbocharged, diesel four cylinder with direct injection. While horsepower of 140 is less than that of the Camry and Malibu and many other midsize sedans, the Passat’s torque, or low-end “oomph,” is palpable and satisfying.

Fully 236 foot-pounds of torque comes on at 1,750 rpm, so a driver can scoot around obstacles and accelerate into traffic from a stop with impressive power.

In comparison, the peak torque in a 2014 Camry with four cylinder is 170 foot-pounds at a high 4,700 rpm. It’s 248 foot-pounds, also at 4,700 rpm, in a Camry with V-6.

Even with spirited driving, the test Passat averaged 35 mpg in combined city/highway travel, which translated into a generous 647-mile range on a single tank.

At today’s $4 average for a gallon of diesel, filling the Passat’s 18.5-gallon tank can cost nearly $75.

A few nits in the test car: While rear doors are long and have sizable openings, the windows go down only about halfway. And the middle person in the back seat has to straddle a sizable hump in the floor.

The Passat has only six air bags, while the Camry comes with 10.

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Busy Sycamore personal injury / workers' compensation law firm seeking a full time, experienced legal secretary for immediate opening. Candidate must be well-organized, detail oriented and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Must be experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience with PC Law and Trial Works would be beneficial but not required. Bilingual (Spanish) also beneficial but not required. Responsibilities would include transcription, filing, answering phones, scheduling, assisting attorneys and legal assistants. Please send resumes to: dlundbeck@rturnerlaw.com or fax to 815-895-7062

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The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $354,605.46.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003.

Please refer to file number C1392713. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C1392713 Case Number: 3 : 12 CV 50170 TJSC#: 34-2769 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS WESTERN DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF THE FIELDSTONE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST, SERIES 2006-3 Plaintiff, -v.JAY R. YARBROUGH, et al Defendant 3 : 12 CV 50170 JUDGE FREDERICK J. KAPALA NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER'S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 5, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, Special Commissioner appointed herein,will at 1:00 PM on March 28, 2014, at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W State front door entrance, Sycamore, IL, 60178, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1820

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS WESTERN DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF THE FIELDSTONE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST, SERIES 2006-3 Plaintiff, -v.JAY R. YARBROUGH, et al Defendant 3 : 12 CV 50170 JUDGE FREDERICK J. KAPALA NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER'S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 5, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, Special Commissioner appointed herein,will at 1:00 PM on March 28, 2014, at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W State front door entrance, Sycamore, IL, 60178, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 152 IN HERON CREEK PHASE 5, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 21;TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, RANGE 5, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF SYCAMORE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 25, 2002, IN PLAT CABINET #9, AT SLIDE #37-B, AS DOCUMENT NO. 2002018775, CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED OCTOBER 24, 2002, AS DOCUMENT NO. 2002021601 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2003027236, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1820 JOSEPH SIXBURY STREET, Sycamore, IL 60178 Property Index No. 06-21-454-013.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $354,605.46.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is

(24) bj prope y subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003.

Please refer to file number C1392713. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C1392713 Case Number: 3 : 12 CV 50170 TJSC#: 34-2769 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I592876 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, February 28, March 7, 14 & 21, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF IOLA SHRADER, DECEASED. Case No. 14 P 20 CLAIMS NOTICE Notice is given of the death of IOLA SHRADER, of Shabbona, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on the 3rd day of March, 2014, to LINDA K. RUSSELL, whose attorney is HEATHER M. FRITSCH, 204 South Main Street, Suite 2, Sycamore, Illinois 60178. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 West State Street, Sycamore, Illinois 60178, or with the representative, or both, no later that 4:30 p.m. on or before the 2nd day of September, 2014. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within

y 10 days after it has been filed.

LINDA K. RUSSELL, Independent Executor By: /s/ Heather M. Fritsch Attorney The Law Office of Heather M. Fritsch 204 South Main Street, Suite 2 Sycamore, IL 60178 815-899-8400 815-899-8422 fax (Published in the Daily Chronicle, March 7, 14 & 21, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW OF THE DEKALB SYCAMORE AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY'S (DSATS) FY14-18 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) HIGHWAY AMENDMENT #7 The DeKalb-Sycamore Area Transportation Study is the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for all or portions of the City of DeKalb, the City of Sycamore, the Town of Cortland, and DeKalb County. The DSATS FY14-18 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Highway Amendment #7 will be available for public review and comment from Friday, March 7, 2014 to Friday, March 21, 2014.

The TIP represents planned transportation improvements for Fiscal Years 2014-2018. The TIP is a short-range capital improvements program outlining a 4-year schedule of projects that have been locally approved by DSATS to receive federal funding. This TIP Amendment adds additional project funding on a Peace Road repaving project from Pleasant Street to Bethany Street.

The public involvement procedures used in the development of the TIP satisfy the program-ofproject requirements of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 Program. The documents are available at the following locations: City of DeKalb Annex Building 223 S. 4th St., Suite A, DeKalb, IL 60115 DSATS website: http://www. dsats.org.

The DSATS Policy Committee will consider the adoption of the TIP Amendment at a public meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 3 p.m. at the DeKalb Municipal Annex Building in the large conference room, 223 S. Fourth St., Suite A, DeKalb, IL 60115.

All questions and comments, written or oral, should be directed to: Attn: Brian Dickson DSATS/City of DeKalb 223 S. 4th St. Suite A DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 748-2367 Brian.dickson@cityofdekalb.com All comments received by Friday, March 21, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at the City of DeKalb Annex Building will be duly noted and considered prior to final adoption.

(Published in the Daily Chronicle, March 7, 2014.)

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$112,700

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$134,900

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880 Berkshire Court Sycamore 4 2.5 $274,900 Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell, Mark Southwood, 815-519-7761

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445 Viking Dr. Sycamore 5 3.5 $396,375 Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell, Nancy Watson, 815-757-5470

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12-3 44W290 Plank Road Hampshire 3 2.5 $279,000 Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell, Joline Suchy, 815-751-6101

735 Bremner Sycamore 2+1 3 $198,700 McCabe Realtors, Nedra Ericson, 815-739-9997

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$165,000 • 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath • Multi-level with basement • Located between Sycamore and Route 47, just south of Route 64 • Quality, move-in ready Call Nedra Ericson: 815-739-9997 BRICK RANCH BY NIU

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$249,900 • Over 2700 sq ft plus basement • 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths • Family room with fireplace • Brick patio • First floor laundry Call Sharon Rhoades: 815 739-6251

Over 1,900 sq. ft. with 3-Car Garage

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Amboy $79,900 DeKalb $174,900 1306 Whitney Rd. 5+ acre mini-farm, 5br 2ba farm 116 Pooler Ave. Custom built home w/open staircase, house needs TLC. MLS ID 08526919 liv rm w/fpl, possible 4h br/fam rm/media room on 1st floor. Andersen windows, deck in private backyard. MLS ID 08490894 Melissa Mobile 815-756-2557 The Brunett Team 815-756-2557

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DeKalb $154,000 235 1st St. Brick 2 unit near town & NIU now 100% occupied is great investment, each apartment has 3br & 1.5ba. Bsmt w/laundry, onsite parking. MLS ID 08467246 Brenda Henke 815-756-2557

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DeKalb $135,000 241 Thornbrook Rd. On 120x242 lot near NIU & on the river! 2,100+ sq ft, hardwood in 3 of the 4br, liv w/fpl.

Rehabbed kit & main flr baths, 18x15 fam rm, fin bsmt w/ rec rm & 3rd full bath. MLS ID 07978766 Melissa Mobile 815-756-2557

DeKalb $119,500 909 Sunnymeade Trl. Split-level w/sub-bsmt, hardwood flrs in all 3br, kit & vaulted liv & din rms. 25x10 fam rm & half bath on lower level, bsmt has rec rm, office & storage rm. MLS ID 08417894 Kelly Miller 815-756-2557

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DeKalb $117,900 1499 Stonefield Dr 4. Townhouse near I-88 & NIU, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, new dark wood laminate flrs thru most of home. Liv rm cathedral ceil, skylights & fpl. All appliances stay. MLS ID 08444147 Linda Smith 815-756-2557

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Genoa $129,900 129 S Brown St. On 55x150 lot near town, 3br, 1.5ba, 16x19 liv rm, wood laminate flring in din rm & den, bsmt, gar w/attached carport. Incl warranty! MLS ID 08465620 Joline Suchy

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Kirkland $115,900 405 S 3rd St. 3 bedrooms, 2 updated baths, currently 2 unit but could be easily converted to single family. New roof & windows 2003. MLS ID 08525888 Joline Suchy

Kirkland $65,000 311 W North St. Great starter on 50x132 lot, 1br, front rm could be 2nd bedroom, wood laminate flring in kit & liv/din combo, 20x15 deck, storage shed. MLS ID 08420551 815-784-4582 Joline Suchy 815-784-4582

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445 Viking Dr, Sycamore $396,375 Peace to Frantum to Olin Smith to Viking -- In Heron Creek Estates, 1st flr master suite, 4br plus bonus rm up, hardwood thru main level, 2 fpl, office, kit has island, maple cabinets & granite counters. Vaulted fam rm, 54x12 deck. MLS ID 08546689 Nancy Watson 815-756-2557

Sycamore $312,000 1311 Devonshire Dr. In Foxpointe, 3,172 sq ft, 17x15 master suite, oak flr in din rm & kit w/island & 2 pantries, office w/French drs, fam rm fpl, fin bsmt w/rec rm, fpl, media rm & bonus rm. Paver patio, deck. MLS ID 08545223 Kelly Miller 815-756-2557

880 Berkshire Ct, Sycamore $274,900 DeKalb Ave to Foxpointe Dr to Berkshire -- On over half acre in Foxpointe, 2,615 sq ft, 4br incl main flr 20x14 master, hardwood flrs in formal din rm & 25x15 kit w/island & granite counters. Fam rm fpl, bsmt, brick paver patio. MLS ID 08545471 Diane Hammon 815-756-2557

Sycamore $242,000 1920 National St. Custom JC Farley home in Sycamore Creek, 3br incl luxury master, vaulted great rm w/fpl, formal din w/crown molding, kit has island, 42 inch maple cabinets, granite counters & hardwood flr. MLS ID 08481594 Julie Fabrizius 815-756-2557

Sycamore $209,900 929 Scott Dr. Approx. 2100 sq ft home on 80x115 lot.

24x13 bonus rm over garage currently used as 4th bedroom, 2.5 baths, liv rm fpl. Part fin bsmt rec rm, office & workshop area. MLS ID 08503202 Melissa Mobile 815-756-2557

Sycamore $177,500 1626 Brickville Rd. Side-by-side ranch duplex on 60x178 lot is great investment, both units avail (currently leased), each has 2br & partly fin bsmt. Built-in storage attached to 2 car gar. MLS ID 08103300 Joline Suchy 815-784-4582

Sycamore $174,900 830 Albert Ave. On 80x191 lot near schools, many updates, 3br incl main flr mastser, 3ba, 14x21 liv rm w/updated carpet, wood laminate flr in kit, 1st flr fam rm plus bsmt rec rm, 2 car gar. Incl warranty! MLS ID 08548148 John Jacox 815-756-2557

Sycamore $149,900 2113 Frantum Rd. In Stonegate of Heron Creek with easy access to interstates! Liv rm granite surround fpl, 2.5 baths, 18x10 loft, 3rd br in bsmt, heated garage. MLS ID 08524078 Melissa Mobile 815-756-2557

Sycamore $120,000 975 Arvle Cir 975. End-unit ground flr condo near town, incl warranty, 1,368 sq ft, 2br, 2ba, kit has maple cabinets, granite counters & stainless appliances. Screened patio, 2 car gar. MLS ID 08477325 815-784-4582 The Brunett Team 815-756-2557

Sycamore $89,900 544 Center Ave. In the heart of town! New Pergo flring on main level, oak cabinets, vinyl siding plus recently updated furnace, air & roof! 3br (1 on main level), 2ba, bsmt, 2.5 car gar. MLS ID 08467853 Nancy Watson 815-756-2557

Sycamore $87,900 745 Carlson St. Great starter on 61x130 lot, hardwood flrs in both bedrooms, new carpeting, 18x13 liv rm, bsmt.

MLS ID 08546284

Sycamore $84,900 949 Constance Ln E. Foxpointe penthouse condo, 1,220 sq ft, 2br incl 14x14 master w/bath, hardwood flrs in kit & vaulted great rm w/corner fpl. MLS ID 08450213

Sycamore $214,879 228 Wilkins Rd. New 3br 2 bath ranch in Reston Ponds ready for immediate occupancy! Aristokraft kit cabinetry, vaulted ceils, full bsmt, drywalled garage. MLS ID 08403518 The Brunett Team 815-756-2557

Sycamore $214,500 1113 Daniel Ct. 1-owner end-unit ranch townhouse in Foxpointe built by Krpan, 1,680 sq ft, Pella windows, 2br, ceramic baths, oak cabinets & hardwood flr in kit, 14x29 liv/din combo w/fpl, bsmt. MLS ID 08543064 Brenda Henke 815-756-2557

Sycamore $149,900 2115 Frantum Rd. Heron Creek townhouse, vaulted master bedroom w/double closets, loft, stainless appliances, oak cabinetry, rec rm & possible 3rd bedroom in bsmt, 2 car gar. MLS ID 08424299 Melissa Mobile 815-756-2557

Sycamore $129,900 1039 Commercial St. 3 bedroom home on 50x135 lot.

New carpet & paint thruout. 3 car garage, fenced back.

MLS ID 08527630 Joline Suchy

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