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Donor asks for money back from Rialto / 3 Ed Czerkies, who gave $350,000 to the Rialto Square Theatre for a new marquee, has asked for his donation to be returned. The proposed marquee’s design has caused controversy.

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Anti-Illiana groups hope to sway Rauner with petitions

By LAUREN LEONE–CROSS

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Leading up to Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner’s inauguration Monday, opponents of the Illiana Expressway are busy getting petition signatures in hopes of persuading Rauner to put a stop to the $1.5 billion tollway project.

Environmental groups – including the Sierra Club, Openlands and the Environmental Law & Policy Center – began promoting the petitions on social media, via email, and in newsletters last month, said Erica Dodt, with the Sierra Club’s Illinois Chapter.

In all, the groups have collected more than 1,200 signatures so far and hope to have more by the self-imposed Jan. 20 deadline. Members of the No Illiana 4 Us group are also circulating a printed-out version of the Sierra Club’s petition, she said.

“We want to show him

there’s a lack of support for this,” Dodt said, speaking of Rauner. “The petitions lay out that there’s been resounding opposition, from newspapers and editorial boards to taxpayers. We’re trying to drive home the point that this will burden the taxpayers.”

Critics have called it a “boondoggle” that could leave taxpayers with the short end of the stick if toll revenue projections fall short. But supporters argue the planned tollway, which would connect Interstate 55 in Wilmington to I-65 near Lowell, Indiana, would relieve congestion on local roads and promote economic growth.

The Sierra Club’s petition states that the project “will be a major economic burden to taxpayers, is inconsistent with the region’s plan, will negatively impact the agricultural economy [of the region] and will destroy globally rare native habitats and public land.”

Rauner won in the November election against outgoing Gov. Pat Quinn – a major supporter of the Illiana. Opponents hope Rauner will be the one to hang up the towel, said Anthony Rayson, a leader of No Illiana 4 Us. “I think we’re all anxious to find out what he’s going to do,” Rayson said.

Since winning the November election, Rauner has been tight-lipped on whether he would support or object to the Illiana project moving forward.

A Rauner spokeswoman told The Herald-News in November that the governor-elect believes the project “may have the potential to be an economic development engine,” but that the state needs to make sure any potential public-private partnership deal doesn’t leave taxpayers “holding the bag.”

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Rialto going to trial with special prosecutor over $6K rent dispute

By FELIX SARVER

fsarver@shawmedia.com JOLIET – The Rialto Square Theatre and a special prosecutor for the Illinois Attorney General’s Office are headed to trial in March over a sevenyear-old rent dispute.

The Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority, which governs the Rialto, is suing David Neal for allegedly not paying $6,000 in rent for office space, according to a 2013 Will County lawsuit. The Rialto has office space in addition to the theater.

A March 5 trial date was set Thursday during a court hearing.

Neal works as an Illinois state’s attorney special prosecutor on cases in Will County.

His cases include the pending murder trial of Kenneth G. Edwards for a 2012 shooting outside of a Joliet boxing gym. He also is the former state’s attor-

ney of Grundy County.

Calls made to Neal and his attorney were not immediately returned Thursday. The matter also was mentioned at a Thursday meeting of the Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority Board.

Rialto General Manager Randy Green told the board that a trial date was set “in order to hopefully get a final determination on the action against Dave Neal.”

According to a 2013 board memo, the WCMEAA entered into a monthly lease agreement in 2005 with Neal for Rialto office space at 116 N. Chicago St. The memo stated the office space was called Law Offices of David Neal & Associates and the lease was $1,027 a month.

WCMEAA members sued Neal in 2007 with the intention of evicting him to recover all unpaid rent, as well as any reasonable attorney and court expenses. According to the

memo, unpaid rent was $13,304 and legal fees were $500.

In an out-of-court settlement in 2010, WCMEAA members and Neal agreed he would pay $12,000.

However, WCMEAA alleges there is an unpaid balance of $6,000.

Neal has given his own payment plan to the board, according to the memo, in which he would pay $3,600 in 12 bi-monthly installments of $300 to the WCMEAA. Another $4,000 would be paid in annual installments of $1,000 to the Rialto Square Theatre Foundation STAR program.

In August 2013, the WCMEAA directed Green to reject the settlement proposal and pursue court action to collect $6,000 from Neal, along with legal fees.

• Herald-News reporter Vikaas Shanker contributed to this report.

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ON THE COVER The man who donated $350,000 for a Rialto Square Theatre marquee project has asked for his money back.

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Czerkies asks for his $350K back from Rialto following marquee dispute

By KATE SCHOTT and VIKAAS SHANKER Shaw Media

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OLIET – After more than a month of at times heated debate over a proposed new marquee for the Rialto Square Theatre, the man who donated $350,000 that was to be used for the project has asked for his money back.

James Smith, president of the Rialto’s board, said Ed Czerkies has asked for his donation to be returned, a request that will be honored.

“I’m tremendously sorry for what Ed and his whole family had to go through,” Smith said. “I’m especially sorry because I think the idea of a new marquee is not only needed, I think it’s a good thing we tried to do.”

Czerkies made his request immediately after the Thursday decision by the theater’s governing body, the Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority Board, to table a resolution that spelled out the Rialto’s commitment in principle to the donation from the Joliet-area businessman.

The proposed agreement stated the marquee would bear the inscription “In Memory of Michael & Mary Czerkies” and the inscription would remain on the marquee for at least 25 years.

The agreement also would have ensured the marquee “shall be kept in good order and repair for the life of the marquee” and that the assurance was being given “in consideration of the generous gift made by Edward M. Czerkies, and is a contractual right given Edward M. Czerkies, his heirs and assigns to enforce for the duration of the assurance given herein.”

Smith said had the resolution been approved Thursday, it would have allowed for a few weeks to finalize the exact

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The marquee of the Rialto. Ed Czerkies has asked for his donation of $350,000 that was to be used for a new marquee to be returned.

Ed Czerkies, a Joliet-area businessman, had sought to have a memorial inscription on the Rialto’s marquee.

design.

“Ed was fairly emphatic.

I tried to convey that to my board as diplomatically as I could, he’d like to see this agreement tonight,” Smith said.

Smith said he spoke with Czerkies, who was at the meeting, shortly after the motion was tabled.

“And he said, ‘I’m sorry, I know you did your best, but I want my money back. I’m done with this,’ ” Smith said.

Smith said the donation will be returned.

“I know the honorable thing is to give it back, and I want to do the honorable thing,” he said.

A mockup of the proposed renovation to the marquee of the Rialto.

“It was something along the lines of you are a generous man. I’m sorry you had to go through this. I know you had the best of intentions,” Smith said when asked about his response to Czerkies.

Attempts Thursday evening to reach Czerkies were not immediately successful.

Weeks of controversy

Criticism of the marquee began almost immediately following its Nov. 24 unveiling during the annual Festival of Trees, with the main concern being the prominent memorial inscription to the donor’s parents, “In Memory of Michael & Mary Czerkies.”

Some argued the design didn’t fit with the 88-year-old building’s character, while others raised complaints as to why public input wasn’t sought and questioned if the process was transparent enough.

It prompted an online firestorm of criticism from many area residents on Facebook, a request for the Illinois Attorney General’s Office to determine whether the Historic Preservation Commission violated the Illinois Open Meetings Act, a call to city officials to withhold funding from the historic theater, and a protest outside the theater during an event.

The negative reaction Czerkies personally received prompted him to write a letter sent to The Herald-News and other local media that he would be happy to have his money back.

“Over the past few weeks, I have become aware of numerous negative and unkind comments made by concerned citizens about both myself and my three sons. This public reaction was completely unexpected,” he wrote in the letter sent Dec. 22.

The letter also stated donors want to know their contributions would be appreciated, but he had “come to the conclusion that the donation made to the Rialto Square Theatre and the city of Joliet will not be viewed in a positive way.”

The board was supplied during Thursday’s special meeting with an updated draft design from Indiana-based Landmark Sign Group. It showed the font for the memorial inscription was reduced by 20 percent. However, the rest of the memorial remained the same.

While board members and residents at the meeting

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LOCKPORT

Broken Arrow plan gets initial OK

Officials want several issues addressed

An area of the Broken Arrow Golf Club where 25 duplexes and a banquet hall are being proposed.

Nearby neighbors have expressed concerns about traffic, overcrowded schools, a drop in property values and drainage in the area.

By FELIX SARVER

fsarver@shawmedia.com LOCKPORT – The Lockport City Council on Wednesday approved a controversial concept plan for developing duplexes and other facilities at the Broken Arrow Golf Course.

The council voted 6-3, with the condition that its vote was not a “rubber stamp” for the development, saying it wanted to see issues raised by neighbors addressed. The concept plan includes building 26 duplexes and a banquet hall and cultural center near Broken Arrow Drive.

The concept plan outlines the site development; additional votes would be needed to approve the preliminary and final plans. Broken Arrow Golf Club owners intend to redevelop the par-3 golf course, but it only has one entrance and exit access road.

Many residents who live in the subdivision near Broken Arrow and Apache drives were concerned that development would increase traffic congestion, which would pose a safety hazard and delay emergency vehicles.

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What are the conditions?

City Council and Planning Commission conditions for Broken Arrow plans: • Reduce or eliminate variances in residential portion of the development plan.

• Conduct a traffic study and show the traffic generated will not negatively impact the subdivision.

• Provide engineering documents showing development will not cause flooding.

• Justify the change in land use Safety and density concerns Michelle Pollos, whose since the location is designated as home is located on the course, park land.

reiterated Wednesday resident pleas to reject the plan.

She said she had a petition against the plan with 220 signatures.

“Why should the business come before our safety in our neighborhood?” she said.

Besides traffic congestion, neighbors expressed concerns about overcrowded schools, a drop in property values and

drainage for houses that back up on Par 3.

Michael Chen, the golf club’s general manager, said the owners want to develop the land for financial gain, but declined to give further details on what those gains could be.

“The original plan back several years ago, a long time

ago, was to put up a convention center. We have scaled down,” he said.

He said a traffic study is being done by a separate company and he expects its completion by mid-January.

While the owners do not intend to have another road in the new development, he said emergency vehicles will have access to another roadway not accessible by the public.

Concept plan opponents

Fourth Ward Alderman Robert Perretta, 4th Ward Alderman Denise Marynowski and 2nd Ward Alderman Kelly Turner voted against the concept plan.

Marynowski said it’s not the city’s responsibility to make a business profitable and asked Lockport officials how they could justify increasing the density of a subdivision with one entrance and exit access road.

Turner said the subdivi-

sion was never designed to handle the development Broken Arrow Golf Club owners are proposing. He said if a tornado or another disaster struck, the main roads would clog instantly.

“We’ll have [the Chen family’s] needs versus the needs of 440 families. This is not like developing something in the downtown,” he said.

He also was concerned that once the concept plan was approved, the developers could sell the property because its value will go up with the new zoning. Developers also can use concept plans in court to resist further changes to the plans, he said.

City Attorney Tom Thanas said the concept plans would not be binding, as long as the record showed that approval is not the final decision.

Alderman Darren Deskin, 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Smith, 1st Ward Alderman Pete Colarelli and 1st Ward Alderman Kris Capadona approved the concept plan, and Mayor Steven Streit also threw in his support.

Many of them said they wanted to see safety issues raised by residents addressed later, as well as specifications from Lockport’s Planning Commission.

“There is no doubt this is not going forward unless you guys meet a lot of these requirements,” Streit said.

Colarelli said it’s necessary to hear all sides in the debate and more research must be done.

“That’s the thing about tonight. If we don’t allow this to move forward, we’re not really allowing that property owner to investigate thoroughly Concept plan supporters what’s possible, what’s not Third Ward Alderman Ja- possible, what’s safe, what’s son VanderMeer, 3rd Ward not safe,” he said.

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Joliet man dies after 2-vehicle collision on icy Elwood bridge

By BOB OKON

bokon@shawmedia.com ELWOOD – A 31-year-old Joliet man died after a collision Thursday morning on the Arsenal Road bridge.

Richard Wood lost control of his 1998 Ford Explorer and crossed the center line into the path of an oncoming SUV, Elwood Police Chief Fred Hayes said.

The accident happened shortly before 7 a.m., and the bridge was icy, Hayes said.

A T-bone collision occurred. Wood’s SUV was struck on the driver’s side,

Hayes said. Wood had to be extricated from the SUV and was taken by helicopter to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, where he was pronounced dead at 9:15 a.m.

The other driver, Larry Buell, 63, of Naperville, was taken to Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet with injuries that were not life-threatening, Hayes said.

Buell was driving a 2013 Ford Explorer.

The Arsenal Road bridge is about a half-mile east of Interstate 55.

All four lanes were shut

down after the crash.

After the departure of the helicopter, which had landed on Arsenal Road, one lane was opened. All lanes were opened at 10 a.m.

The Will County Sheriff’s Department is reconstructing the accident and will do an investigation.

No citations have been issued, Hayes said.

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families with a box of nutritious food, plus a coat, hat and mittens for each child, JOLIET – The Will County according to a news release Center for Community Concerns, a nonprofit community from the center.

Donations from individuals, action agency in Joliet, has businesses and foundations received a $3,000 donation help ensure that each child from the Enbridge Foundation also will receive a gift. and a $3,000 donation from For information on the Will the First Midwest Bank CharCounty Center for Community itable Foundation in support Concerns, visit its website at of their 2014 Holiday Basket www.wcccc.net or call 815Program.

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Monday on a charge of drug possession.

• Antonio T. Martinez, 51, of the 15100 block of Madison Street in Burr Ridge, was arrested by Crest Hill police Monday on charges of delivery of drugs, assault and criminal trespassing.

• Anthony F. Stroup, 42, of the • Tiffany C. Washington, 25, of the 1700 block of East Main Street in 100 block of North Division Street in Olney, was arrested by Crete police Pontiac, was arrested by Joliet poSaturday on charges of delivery of lice Monday on charges of delivery marijuana, possession of drug para- of drugs and marijuana possession. phernalia, possessing contraband in • William Flanigan, 18, of the 300 a penal institution and obstructing block of North Independence Boujustice. levard in Romeoville, was arrested • Kevin P. Hodge, 22, of the 1600 by Romeoville police Tuesday on block of Amaryllis Drive in Romeocharges of aggravated battery and ville, was arrested by Romeoville reckless driving. police Saturday on charges of ag• Brian J. Wassenaar, 25, of the gravated unlawful use of a weapon, 1800 block of Springside Drive in reckless discharge of a firearm, ag- Crest Hill, was arrested by sheriff’s gravated assault, battery, marijuana police Tuesday on a charge of drug possession and driving under the possession. influence of drugs.

• Robert M. Brothersen, 53, of the 1000 block of Lacey Avenue in Lisle, was arrested by Plainfield police Sunday on charges of aggravated assault, reckless driving and hitand-run.

• Mike S. Kovalic, 38, of the 200 block of Taylor Street in Dwight, was arrested by Plainfield police

COAL CITY

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD

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hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – Crews put out a small fire Thursday morning at First Midwest Bank in Morris.

Morris Fire Protection and Ambulance District Chief Tracey Steffes said an engine arrived at the bank, 220 W. Main St., within minutes of receiving a call that reported smoke in the building.

“A small fire was on the stove in the basement of the building,” Steffes said. “The first engine on the scene ex-

tinguished the fire. We were at Station One, so basically when we walked out the door, we were on-scene.”

First Midwest Bank President Tom Tesdal said the commercial division on the second floor remained open for business, but smoke on the first floor and basement caused them to close the teller line all day Thursday. Safety deposit boxes were still accessible to customers throughout the day.

Customers who required teller services Thursday were directed to the Bedford

Road branch in Morris or any other First Midwest Bank for services. Jim Roolf, corporate relations officer and president of First Midwest Bank, said the bank plans to reopen the teller line on Friday.

“Most of the damage is in the basement,” Tesdal said. “The fire department did a good job getting the fire out and the smoke dispersed. You’d never want to go through this, but the fire department knew what they were doing and it’s nice to

know they are on top of their game.”

Steffes said it’s unknown how a burner on the electric stove turned on, but it caused the paint-like finish on the cabinets to catch on fire, which spread to other items on the break room countertop, including plastics, which caused a great amount of black smoke.

“We are estimating about $10,000 in damages, $1,000 to the cabinets, the rest in smoke damage,” Steffes said.

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COAL CITY – The Coal City School Board approved Wednesday having an interim superintendent if needed to fill in as Superintendent Kent Bugg deals with a family medical issue.

Bugg said in a phone interview Wednesday night that his daughter, Megan, was diagnosed Dec. 30 with cancer and has started chemotherapy.

“During the next 30 days or so, Dr. Bugg will primarily be Kent Bugg with his daughter,” Coal City School Board President Ken Miller read from a statement at Wednesday’s meeting. “He may work from time to time, either in the district or at the medical facility, as he is able. But Dr. Bugg’s focus right now needs to be with his daughter.”

The board approved the appointment of Tammy Elledge, director of curriculum and assessment, to serve as acting superintendent on days when Bugg is unable to work.

Miller said there are certain things only a superintendent can do, so the board needed to appoint someone to be acting superintendent when Bugg is not available.

“That was the hardest thing I’ve had to read,” Miller said after the meeting.

Bugg said he was aware of the situation and appreciates the board has given him a 30-day leave of absence if he needs it.

“I don’t know if I will need it, but I’m glad they offered it to me,” Bugg said.

He said someone with a superintendent’s endorsement was needed for the interim post, and Elledge has one, so he is confident in the decision.

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Legislators divided over special election

By LAUREN LEONE–CROSS

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of the Executive Branch shall hold office for four years and be elected in nonpresidential years.”

“The Illinois Constitution is pretty clear,” Anthony said in the statement. “There’s a vacancy coming on Jan. 12 and Gov.-elect Rauner has the authority to fill that vacancy. The term of a comptroller, as well as all executive branch officers, is set for four years.”

The legislation would apply to other vacancies that might occur in statewide constitutional offices going forward, except the govRep. Natalie ernor’s office.

Rep. Natalie Manley Manley, D-Joliet, said the special election is about “letting the voters decide.”

“Honestly, and it has nothRep. Margo ing to do with McDermed a Republican governor getting to decide, it’s about giving the people a chance to decide. I always air on the side of letting people decide,” Manley said.

The Illinois Senate approved the measure by a 37-15 vote. The Illinois House approved the measure 66-40.

Sen. Pat McGuire, D-Joliet, Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Elwood, Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, D-Plainfield, and Manley all voted yes. McDermed voted no, while Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, and Anthony were out of state and did not vote.

A second piece of legislation related to the comptroller’s office didn’t move Thursday, but was discussed, involved the merging of the comptroller and treasurer’s offices. Before her death, Topinka often talked about how such a move would save the state money.

The comptroller’s office was created in the wake of a 1950s scandal, in which then-Auditor of Public Accounts Orville Hodge embezzled more than $6 million from the state.

SPRINGFIELD – Local lawmakers were split along party lines on legislation approved Thursday requiring a special election in 2016 to replace the late Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka.

Some local lawmakers, including newly sworn-in State Rep. Margo McDermed, R-Mokena, questioned the timing of the bill’s passage. The legislation passed both the Illinois House and Senate down party lines, but not before heated Rep. John debate.

Anthony Many Republican lawmakers argued Democrats were attempting to strip power from incoming Gov. Bruce Rauner and that the special election in 2016 is a political move designed to help Democrats secure the position.

“Why have a special election when we’ve never needed to do this before? Why do it now, as a Democratic governor is on his way out? Suddenly, it becomes an emergency,” McDermed said. “There was no reason for doing this last-minute.”

Topinka died last month after complications from a stroke, just weeks after winning a second four-year term.

Rauner has said he’s opposed to the idea of a special election.

But the person he recently appointed – Joliet native Leslie Munger – said she doesn’t mind at all.

Munger, who lost in November to Democratic state Rep. Carol Sente for a seat in Chicago’s northwest suburbs, said “assuming she’s in good standing,” she plans to run for comptroller in 2016.

“I’ve got big shoes to fill. I look at this as I’ve got a very big job to do,” Munger said.

“I’m going to focus on doing a great job, and I’m going to hit the ground running. I’m not worried about 2016 right now.”

Rep. John Anthony, R-Plainfield, said in a statement that a special election goes against the state’s constitution, which • The Associated Press conprovides that “elected officers tributed to this report.

PETER CONESET

Born: April 24, 1936; in Chicago, IL Died: Jan. 6, 2015; in Romeoville, IL Peter Coneset, age 78, of Romeoville, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, surrounded by his family.

Pete was born on April 24, 1936, in Chicago, to Peter and Phyllis (Guzzo) Coneset.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Fidelia “Dale” (Martoccio); his three children, Phyllis, Peter and John (Colleen); his five grandchildren, Chelsea, Caitlyn, Ciara,

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Peter and Carina; his brother, Nick Coneset; and brother-in-law, John (Lee) Martoccio.

Pete was a loving, proud husband, father and “papa” and was cherished by his family and friends. He was the beloved uncle of Joan, Dina and Marianne. Pete was a man of integrity and strength and always had a smile on his face; a true friend whose handshake was his bond. He enjoyed sports, and most especially football. A player at Austin High School and member of the 1953 championship team; a long-time IHSA referee and always a fan.

Visitation will be 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., at Anderson Memorial Home, 21131 W. Renwick Road, Cresthill, IL on Friday, January 9, 2015. Funeral services for Pete will be at St. Dennis Church, 1214 S. Hamilton Street, Lockport, IL on Saturday, January 10, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL. For information, www.AndersonMemorialHomes.com Phone, 815-577-5250

Paul T. Latif Sr., age 52, late of Mokena. Beloved husband of Kathryn nee Lynch for 32 yrs. Loving father of Paul T. Latif Jr., Jessica M. Latif, Kristin N. Latif and Matthew J. Latif. Proud grandfather of Lillah Sophia Latif. Caring brother of Lisa Pellack, Jennifer Callo, Tony Hendrickson and Steven Hendrickson.

Dear friend to his dog Charlie.

Funeral Service Saturday, January 10, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 S. Wolf Road, Mokena, IL. 60448.

Interment is Private. Visitation Saturday, January 10, 2015, from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.

For information, 708-479-1210 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com

CLARA J. LIKER Clara J. Liker (nee Smigielski), age 99, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice

is eternally grateful to the staff at Willow Falls, where Clara resided for 13 years, and Clara’s angels at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, where Clara spent her final nine months.

Funeral Services for Clara J. Liker will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2015, at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, 604 N. Raynor Avenue, Joliet, where Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Clara’s name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated.

Visitation SATURDAY MORNING at the church, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass.

For information, 815-741-5500 or visit her Book of Memories at www. fredcdames.com

815-774-9220. Funeral Services, Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Delgado Funeral Chapel at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, January 11, 2015, officiating, Fr. Jose Luis Torres, O. Carm. of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Joliet. Repast at Funeral Chapel following funeral mass services. Burial, Cuamio, Michoacan, Mexico.

Funeral arrangements in care of Delgado Funeral Services.

Online guest book at: www.

DelgadoFunerals.com

PATSY ANN PEARSON Born: Dec. 22, 1934 Died: Dec. 25, 2014

Patsy Ann Pearson, was a lifelong resident of Joliet. Graduated from Joliet Central High School, and Joliet Junior College, and Governors State University. Mrs. Pearson taught LUIS MASCOTE PARAMO grade school at Fairmount grade Home.

Born: Oct. 9, 1921; in Cuamio, school for 38 years.

She was preceded in death by her Michoacan, Mexico Preceded in death by mother, Ann husband of 61 years, Ikey Liker, Sr. Died: Jan. 5, 2015; in Joliet, IL French; and father, James French.

Clara is survived by her children, Survived by son, Mark B. Pearson; Patricia (late Harold Patrick) Luis Mascote sister, Nancy Rollings; grandson, Graham, Myra (Richard) Stefanich, Paramo, age 93, Mark Pearson Jr. Linda Schultz, Ikey (Peggy) Liker, passed away Memorial services will be held Jr. and Janet Stash; grandchildren, Monday, January 5, Monday, January 12, 2015, at 11:00 Colleen (Thomas) Dow, Christine 2015.

Born October a.m., at Minor Morris Funeral Home (Matthew) Gambs, Matthew (Heidi) 9, 1921 in Cuamio, 112 Richards St., Joliet, IL. Stefanich, David (Carole) Stefanich, Michoacan, Mexico In lieu of flowers, donations would Richard Stefanich, Laura (Travis) and was a lifelong resident of Joliet. be appreciated to purchase school Gray, Mary Callier, Tricia Papesh, Luis is preceded in death by his supplies and books for children that Kelly Liker, Kent Liker, Clare (Ben) wife, Herlinda Ortiz Chavez; and one Mrs. Pearson dedicated her life to.

Himes, Michael (Nicki) Brenczeson, Pablo Mascote. wski, and Shannon Stash; and 16 He survived by his nine children, great-grandchildren.

• Continued on page 13 Victoria (Vicente) Paramo, Ventura Clara’s greatest treasure was her LORRAINE HARRISON (Gorgonio) Alipio, Dieonisio (Virginfamily. Her fearless, adventurous, Born: Sept. 25, 1922; in Joliet, IL ia) Mascote, Emeterio (Angelina) and faith-filled spirit lives on in her Died: Jan. 7, 2015; in N. Lauderdale, beloved family. Clara modeled a life Mascote, Hermelinda (Pedro) FL Ramirez, Eugenia (Pascual) Reyes, of unconditional love and strongly Genaro (Soleda) Mascote, Rosalina encouraged her children, grandLorraine Harrison, age 92, of North Mascote, Santiago (Emilia) Maschildren, and great-grandchildren Lauderdale, Florida, formerly of cote.

Also survived by numerous Joliet, passed away January 7, 2015. to pursue education and service to grandchildren, great grandchildren, The beloved mother of Holly of N. others.

Clara was a proud member of the great-great grandchildren, family Lauderdale, Florida. members and friends.

Cathedral of St. Raymond Council Preceded in death by her husband, Luis was a wonderful husband, of Catholic Women, the Cathedral Merle Harrison. father, grandfather and friend. He Seniors Club, and the Will County Visitation will be held Sunday, will be greatly missed by all who Seniors.

She also cherished fond January 11, 2015, from 2:00 to 4:00 knew him. p.m., at Kraeer Funeral Home, Mar- memories of her membership in the Visitation and DVD Memorial, gate, FL. Phone, 954-972-7340. She St. Raymond Mother’s Club and the Sunday, January 11, 2015, from 3:00 will be interred next to her husband Moran Club Auxiliary. to 7:00 p.m., at Delgado Funeral Clara always expressed her at Fort Lauderdale Memorial Park, Chapel, 400 Landau Ave., Joliet. heartfelt gratitude to her family, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. friends, caregivers and visitors. Fol- Live Visitation Webcasting also “She will be loved for the world available on-line call for details, lowing her example, Clara’s family we go.”

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John F. Airola, Jr., age 79 years, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Born in Joliet and a life-long area resident. He retired from MetLife after 17 years. He was an active member of the Church of St. Anthony and a former member of the Joliet Chapter of UNICO. Preceded in death by his parents, John M. and Odelia (nee Garrone) Airola.

Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Norma (nee Garavalia) Airola; four children, Tammy Airola, Debbie (Jim) Bayci, Michael (Kim) Airola and John (Jayne) Airola; eight grandchildren, Jonathan and Gianna Bayci; Anthony, Tara, Jordan, Colin, Nicholas and Kaylee Airola; two sisters, Jean (Ron) Lund and Sandra Bock; one brother, Dale (Nan) Airola; one sister-in-law, Janet (Ernie) Hintz; Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services will be held from the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home 2320 Black Road on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 9:15 am to the Church of St. Anthony for a mass at 10:00 am. Entombment Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation on Friday, Jan. 9th from 2:00 to 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (Illinois Chapter, 1 North LaSalle St. Suite 1200 Chicago, Il 60602) or Providence Catholic High School would be appreciated.

PAUL T. LATIF, SR.

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OBITUARIES LILLIAN G. SPOTOFORA

Born: Feb. 12, 1924; in Glasgow, Scotland Died: Jan. 6, 2015; in Joliet, IL

CLARIANN WOOLARD Born: Nov. 14, 1927 Died: Dec. 22, 2014

Clariann Woolard Janet Woodman of Joliet, loving nee: Fyfe, age mother, grand90, passed away mother and great Tuesday, January 6, grandmother, 2015, at Presence passed away St. Joseph Medical December 22, 2014, Center surrounded at the age of 87. Born to Joseph and by her family.

Rella Rapp on November 14, 1927, in Survived by three daughters, Raleigh, Illinois.

Jeanne (Dan) Pearson, Barbara She is survived by three chil(Gary) Brennwald, and Karen (Hal) dren, Ellen (Don) Miller of Arizona, Hightower; grandchildren, Amanda Charles (Robbie) Woolard of Califor(Keith) Kraker, Christine and nia, and Paula (Thomas) Narducci Bill Pearson, Scott and Stephen of Joliet; nine grandchildren, Karla Brennwald, and Jeremiah (Christy) (Dave) Guseman, Heather (Matt) Hightower; great-grandchildren, Fried, Matt (Lisa) Narducci, C.J. Kyle and Tyler Hightower; and (Kate) Woolard, Kim (Jim) DeVitto, numerous nieces and nephews.

Nick (Michelle) Woolard, Marianne Preceded in death by her hus(Aaron Reichlin) Miller, Jeremiah band, Donald; parents, James and (Julia) Miller and Sarah Miller; eighMargaret (Nimmo) Fyfe, Sr.; one teen great grandchildren, Tyson, brother, James Fyfe, Jr.; and one Nate, Taea, Connor, Brian, Brady, sister, Annie (Sam) Hillock.

Nick, Jacob, Luke, Mia, Abby, Grace, Janet was born February 12, Rocco, Vinny, Isabella, Cole, Noah, 1924, in Glasgow, Scotland. She and Talia; and one brother-in-law, was a member of Ridgewood Guy Woolard.

Baptist Church. In years past, she Preceded in death by her husband, worked for George Baldwin Insur- Charles; her parents; a brother, ance and G.A.F. Corporation.

Joseph Rapp; and a sister, Pauline Funeral services will be held Fri- Harbison. day, January 9, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., Special thanks to her loving careat Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag givers Lori Colvin and Jackie Bati.

Funeral Home. Visitation will be Clariann was a retired teacher, held on Thursday, from 6:00 until principal, and Will County Assis8:00 p.m., and Friday, from 9:00 tant Superintendent of schools for until 10:00 a.m. Interment will be twelve years, retiring in 1987. She held at a later time. thoroughly enjoyed spending time Memorials to Ridgewood Baptist with family and friends. She also Church would be appreciated. belonged to Delta Kappa Gama (Rho Chapter) and was an active member in the Joliet Retired Teachers Association and Grace United Methodist Church.

Our hearts are sad because we will miss her love, guidance, friendship and strength.

Family will greet friends at Grace United Methodist Church located at 1718 Avalon and Larkin Avenue for a memorial service on January 10, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. Private inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Memorials to Grace United Methodist Church or Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated in lieu of flowers.

The ASSOCIATED PRESS ST. PAUL, Minn. – J.P. Parise, a Minnesota North Stars standout who helped Canada beat the Soviet Union in the landmark Summit Series in 1972, has died. He was 73.

Parise died Wednesday night at his home in suburban Prior Lake, the Parise family said Thursday in a statement. He was diagnosed with lung cancer a year ago and was in hospice care.

“We appreciate the outpouring of support we have received from family, friends and the entire hockey community during this difficult

time,” the family said. “J.P. was a great husband, father and grandpa and will be greatly missed by all of us.”

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman issued a statement calling Parise “a consummate player, teacher and administrator in the game” and recognizing his “commitment and passion for the NHL” living on through son Zach, a star for the Minnesota Wild.

Parise had 238 goals and 356 assists in 890 regular-season games from 1965-79 with the North Stars, Boston, Toronto, the New York Islanders and the Cleveland Barons.

He made two All-Star teams while with the North Stars.

Joliet mayor: ‘Don’t come to the city’ for marquee money • RIALTO

Continued from page 3 thanked Czerkies for his $350,000 donation, the board decided to table the resolution until the new design is completed. The board also wanted answers to questions raised after Cheryl Grate, president of Joliet-based Grate Signs Inc., told them Thursday that her company, which has worked with the Rialto in the past, wasn’t allowed to bid on the sign’s construction.

“We would like more time,” board member Dave Thornton said.

Board Vice Chair Daniel Vera made a motion to table the agreement “until the questions raised today are answered and having seen [the new design] for the first time, that this come back before the board on Jan. 28.”

What’s next

The withdrawal of the donation means a hit financially for the theater. The theater now owes $350,000 to Czerkies, and is in contract to the sign company for about $200,000, as the marquee already was under construction. About $120,000 of that is paid, Smith said, so the theater is in the hole for about $430,000.

When asked if the city

could bail out the Rialto, Mayor Tom Giarrante said no.

“I thought I made it pretty clear, don’t come to the city because we don’t have it,” he said. “If in fact this stands, they’re going to have to go out and find a way to raise the money.”

When asked what’s next, Smith said it was “back to the drawing board” when it came to the marquee.

“Several people in the business community that I respect say finish the sign and work on some sort of some of fundraising campaign to pay for it,” he said.

If the board decides to continue down that path, Smith said the first focus would be on fundraising, and the second would be the design.

“I’d love to have another donor, either private or corporate,” Smith said when asked how the Rialto would go about raising the money.

“Quite frankly, I’ve heard from a number of corners of the community, and even some of the opponents, who have said they wouldn’t be adverse to some sort of company or corporate name up there. The main contention was this ‘In memory of Michael and Mary Czerkies.’ ”

• News Editor Bob Okon contributed to this report.

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Lillian Giorgiana Spotofora (nee Randolph), age 88, of Joliet, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center.

Lilly was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, baking, music and poetry, and had some of her poetry published. She also enjoyed reading and growing plants.

Survived by her husband, Jack; and her daughter, Candice Ann Setina and son-in-law, William Setina. Also surviving are one grandson, Scott Setina and his wife, Danielle; and her great-granddaughters, Allie and Skylar.

Preceded by her parents, Adolph and Pauline (nee Zupancic) Randolph; sisters, Isabelle (Lloyd) Kemp and Virginia June McCarthy; brothers, Edward Irvin Randolph and Adolph Randolph, Jr., in infancy.

Funeral Services for Lillian G. Spotofora will be Saturday, January 10, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet.

Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation Friday, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

For more information: 815-7415500 or visit her Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com

JANET WOODMAN

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Ill. man in terrorism case negotiating possible deal

CHICAGO – An attorney for a suburban Chicago man accused of trying to join al-Qaida-affiliated fighters in Syria says the defense has begun negotiations with prosecutors on a possible plea deal.

Abdella Ahmad Tounisi’s attorney, Molly Armour, disclosed the development at a Thursday status hearing in U.S. District Court in Chicago. She told the judge the sides are in “preliminary plea negotiations.”

The 20-year-old was arrested in 2013 at O’Hare International Airport trying to board a plane for Turkey. Prosecutors say the then-teenager from Aurora hoped to join Nusra Front.

Tounisi pleaded not guilty to attempting to provide material support to a terrorist group. His maximum prison term would be several decades. Prosecutors typically recommend lower sentences if defendants agree to plead guilty.

Tounisi’s next hearing is set for March 25.

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Incoming Illinois treasurer Frerichs wants office audit

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – Illinois’ next state treasurer says he plans to run an audit of his new office after he’s sworn in on Monday.

Democratic Treasurer-elect Mike Frerichs told the Daily Herald editorial board Wednesday that he’ll also consider releasing at least part of an internal report about allegations against GOP Treasurer Dan Rutherford.

Rutherford had the report done after former staffer Edmund Michalowski filed a lawsuit last year. Michalowski claimed Rutherford made

Zia Nizami – Bellville News-Democrat

People arrive at Nashville Middle School on Thursday to pay their respects to the Gutzler family. Nine-year-old Piper Gutzler and her parents, Marty, 48, and Kim, 49, were killed along with 14-year-old relative Sierra Wilder when the small plane piloted by Marty crashed on Jan. 2. The Gutzlers’ other daughter, Sailor, survived and managed to trek a mile for help. The family was returning from a Florida vacation.

A private funeral for the Gutzlers will be held Friday. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.

unwanted sexual advances toward him and forced him to do campaign work on government time. Rutherford has repeatedly denied the claims.

Frerichs says he’d like to release at least part of the report but he needs to consult an attorney first to see if there are any liability issues.

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Illinois medical marijuana patients now number 650

CHICAGO – Illinois approved 50 new patient applications for medical marijuana during December, bringing the total to 650 patients with complete paperwork.

Illinois Department of Public Health spokeswoman Melaney Arnold said Wednesday almost 13,000 have registered online

and started an application. She says about 1,800 people have submitted at least part of the application.

She gave no explanation for the apparent slow pace of submissions and approvals.

Qualifying patients pay an annual fee of $100 for a marijuana card. Patients aren’t allowed to grow their own cannabis, and, for now, are waiting for the legal industry to start up.

Gov. Pat Quinn’s administration hasn’t yet revealed which businesses will be authorized to grow and sell marijuana.

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FBI searching for man suspected in 4 bank robberies

CROWN POINT, Ind. – Federal officials are searching for a man suspected of robbing four banks

in Illinois and Indiana within the past several months.

FBI officials say the most recent robbery happened Wednesday at a BMO Harris Bank branch in Crown Point, Indiana. The agency says the same man has robbed three other banks since November.

The agency says at least one of those banks was robbed at gunpoint.

The FBI says the robbery spree began on Nov. 21 when the man robbed a BMO Harris Bank branch in Carol Stream. It says he used a gun to rob a Fifth Third Bank branch in Cary at the beginning of December.

The agency says the man also robbed a Chase Bank branch in Grayslake on Dec. 26, three days after he attempted to rob a branch in Valparaiso, Indiana.

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Starved Rock State Park saw highest attendance in 2014

UTICA – New data show Starved Rock State Park had its highest-ever attendance in 2014.

The LaSalle News-Tribune reports the northern Illinois state park had 2.3 million visitors last year. That breaks the previous high by more than 100,000 visitors.

It was an unlikely year for the park to mark the milestone. A storm had closed trails for a month.

Nearby, Matthiessen State Park recorded its best attendance year since 2003. The park finished 2014 with nearly 380,000 visitors. That’s a 53 percent increase over 2013.

– Wire reports

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NATION & WORLD BRIEFS California Democratic Sen. Boxer to retire

WASHINGTON – California Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer, a tenacious liberal whose election to the Senate in 1992 heralded a new era for women at the upper reaches of political power, announced Thursday she will not seek re-election to a new term next year.

Boxer’s retirement sets off a free-for-all among a new generation of California Democrats, who have had few offices to aspire to while Boxer and Sen. Dianne Feinstein had a lock on the state’s U.S. Senate seats.

Dad accused of killing his child called lawyer ‘God’

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Just 12 hours before police said John Jonchuck threw his 5-year-old daughter off a bridge – perhaps while she was still alive – the father calmly told a sheriff’s deputy he didn’t want to hurt himself or his little girl and had “new clarity in his life.”

The officer had made a point of interviewing him in person because Jonchuck’s own attorney called 911 to report that he was acting “strange.” The attorney, Genevieve Torres, said Jonchuck had called her “God” and asked her to translate a Bible in Swedish when they met Wednesday to talk about Jonchuck’s custody case for his daughter, Phoebe.

Police found him a short time later at a church, and everything seemed fine. Officers decided they didn’t have enough evidence to commit Jonchuck.

How lower oil prices could fuel more hiring in U.S. WASHINGTON – In June, when oil cost $107 a barrel, U.S. employers added a healthy number of jobs – 267,000. Now, with oil below $50, hopes are rising that hiring in the United States is poised to intensify.

Goldman Sachs forecasts that if oil stays near its current price, the economy will add 300,000 more jobs this year than if the price had remained at its June level. Stronger job growth is foreseen at retailers, auto dealers, shipping firms, restaurants and hotels – all of which will likely show gains in Friday’s jobs report for December.

From gas-station prices to utility bills, consumers and businesses are now enjoying savings on basic energy costs. It means more people can splurge on purchases from clothing and appliances to vacations and dinners out. That stronger demand will likely require some businesses to step up hiring, which would circulate more money through the economy and perhaps fuel further job growth.

Just as critically, cheaper gas is suppressing overall U.S. inflation. Lower prices keep down yields on U.S. Treasurys. Lower yields, in turn, serve the housing market by reducing mortgage rates and potentially producing more construction jobs.

This week, for example, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage sank to 3.73 percent, its lowest point since May 2013.

– Wire reports

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, with Sen. John Barrasso (left), R-Wyo., and Senate Minority Whip John Cornyn of Texas (right), talks Wednesday with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington after their first GOP policy meeting since Congress reconvened yesterday.

GOP moves veto-bait bills on health care, oil pipeline

By ALAN FRAM

The Associated Press WASHINGTON – In command and ready for a fight, defiant Republicans ignored two White House veto threats and advanced bills in Congress Thursday curbing President Barack Obama’s cherished health care overhaul and forcing construction on a proposed oil pipeline. The top House Democrat predicted her party would uphold both vetoes.

On the new Congress’ third day of work, a Senate committee approved a measure dismantling Obama’s ability to block the Keystone XL oil pipeline, which has become a flashpoint pitting the GOP’s jobs agenda against Democrats’ environmental concerns. The Senate planned to begin debate next week and passage there seemed likely, while the House was poised to approve its version Friday.

Meanwhile, the House approved legislation narrowing the definition of full-time workers who must be offered

employer-provided health care from those working 30 hours weekly to a 40-hour minimum. The vote was a mostly party-line 252-172 – short of the 290 needed, assuming all members voted, for the two-thirds majority required to override a veto.

On both bills, GOP leaders would face uphill fights mustering the two-thirds House and Senate majorities needed to override vetoes. But both measures had some support from Democrats, and Republicans could use them to portray themselves as championing bipartisan legislation, only to be thwarted by Obama and his Democratic allies.

“Given the chance to start with a burst of bipartisan productivity, the president turned his back on the American people’s priorities,” House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, told reporters Thursday, adding, “We were taking our oath of office when they were issuing veto threats. Come on.”

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said

Democrats would sustain Obama’s vetoes on both bills and said it was Republicans who have blocked progress.

“The president has always extended the hand of friendship. Some say too much,” she told reporters.

She said Democrats would uphold a promised Obama veto on a third measure rolling back some regulations on the financial industry enacted after the 2008 economic crash. That bill fell short in the House this week but is expected to pass on a re-vote next week.

Obama’s 2010 health care law, a perennial GOP target, is phasing in a requirement that companies with more than 50 full-time workers offer health care coverage or face penalty payments to the government.

Backed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business groups, Republicans say defining full-time employees as those working at least 30 hours is pressuring firms to save money by cutting workers’ hours or jobs.

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Manhunt continues for shooters

1 surrenders in newspaper attack

By ELAINE GANLEY and JAMEY KEATEN The Associated Press

PARIS – Police SWAT teams backed by helicopters tracked two heavily armed brothers with al-Qaida sympathies suspected in the newsroom massacre of a satirical French weekly that spoofed Islam, homing in Thursday on a region north of Paris as the nation mourned the dozen slain.

Authorities fear a second strike by the suspects, who U.S. counterterrorism officials said were both on the U.S. no-fly list, and distributed their portraits with the notice “armed and dangerous.” More than 88,000 security forces were deployed on the streets of France.

They also extended France’s maximum terror alert from Paris to the northern Picardie region, focusing on several towns that might be possible safe havens for the two – Cherif Kouachi, 32, and Said Kouachi, 34.

A senior U.S. official said Thursday the elder Kouachi had traveled to Yemen, although it was unclear whether he was there to join up with extremist groups like al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, which is based there. Witnesses said the attackers claimed

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Women light candles Thursday in front of the French Embassy in Berlin to commemorate the victims killed in an attack at the Paris offices of the weekly newspaper Charlie Hebdo. allegiance to al-Qaida in Yemen during the bloody attack Wednesday.

Both were on the U.S. nofly list, a senior U.S. counterterrorism official said. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss foreign intelligence publicly.

A French security official said American authorities had shared intelligence indicating that Said Kouachi had traveled to Yemen several years ago for training and French authorities were seeking to verify the accuracy of the intelligence.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter.

The worst spasm of terror violence in more than a half-century stunned France.

The lights of the Eiffel Tower went out Thursday night in a tribute to the dead from the elegant iron lady that symbolizes France to the world. At noon, the Paris Metro came to a standstill and a crowd fell silent near the Notre Dame

Cathedral.

The attack struck a chord beyond French borders and similar tributes were held around Europe and elsewhere.

“Terror is no match for freedom and ideals we stand for,” President Barack Obama wrote in a condolence book during a visit Thursday to the French Embassy. He concluded his lengthy entry with “Vive la France!”

Nine people, members of the brothers’ entourage, have been detained for questioning in several regions. In all, 90 people, many of them witnesses to the grisly assault on the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo, were questioned for information on the attackers, Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said in a statement.

The minister confirmed reports the men were identified by the elder brother’s ID card, left in an abandoned getaway car.

A third suspect, 18-year-old Mourad Hamyd, surrendered at a police station Wednesday evening after hearing his name linked to the attacks. His relationship to the Kouachi brothers was unclear.

NATION BRIEF Obama proposes free community college

WASHINGTON – The White House on Thursday announced a proposal that President Barack Obama said would make community college “free for everybody who is willing to work for it.” But administration officials provided no details about the program’s costs or where the money would come to pay for it.

Obama planned to formally announce the plan Friday at Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, Tennessee. He gave a preview in a videotaped message shot aboard Air Force One and posted on Facebook.

“It’s not just for kids,” he said. “We also have to make sure that everybody has the opportunity to constantly train themselves for better jobs, better wages, better benefits.”

Obama provided few specifics, and White House and Education Department officials said Thursday evening that the details would come out later with the president’s budget.

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The Herald-News Editorial Board Bob Wall, Denise Baran-Unland, Hannah Kohut, Bob Okon and Kate Schott

Thumbs-up: to Channahon officer for aiding woman The Herald-News Editorial Board offers this week’s thumbsup and thumbs-down: Thumbs-up: to Channahon Police Officer John Blough, who during what he thought was a routine traffic stop Dec. 22 realized something else was going on. The more he talked with the driver and his passenger, the more red flags he saw. The passenger turned out to be a Joliet woman who allegedly had just been thrown off a second-floor balcony and forced into the vehicle to be taken to an unknown location. The driver was arrested and charged with several counts, including aggravated domestic battery. Who knows what the woman’s fate would have been had Blough not noticed something was amiss? Police officers have a difficult, often dangerous job, and Blough is to be commended to putting this woman’s safety first.

Thumbs-down: to Joliet Mayor Tom Giarrante, for this gem of a statement earlier this week: “You’ll get transparency if and when I bring his name up.” For a mayor seeking another term in office, this is a particularly tone-deaf way of saying he doesn’t want to discuss a potential candidate for the Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority. We understand the Rialto marquee controversy must be a source of frustration. But we expect our public officials to be transparent; the name of a person seeking to sit on a board isn’t asking too much.

Thumbs-up: to area teens Katelyn Dombrowski of Lockport and Ravina Thakaar of Plainfield for tackling projects that daunt even many adults – writing and publishing full-length books. Although many teens engage in activities that require drive and determination, the process of making and perfecting art is a solitary, behind-the-scenes endeavor and often lacks the encouragement from others that is built into more-visible projects. To persevere to the end requires inner strength and a solid commitment. These teens showed they have both.

Thumbs-down: to another state mandate that appears to have been enacted without any consideration for the cost to local government. Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots said this week it will cost the county $1 million to put into effect a new state law that allows voters to register to vote on Election Day. Making it easier to vote is always a worthy cause; however, someone in this state has to start thinking about the cost of doing things that are politically popular. This convenience to some – and only 628 people registered on Election Day in November – comes at a high price to all.

Thumbs-up: to Will County Deputy Auditor Cathy Pleasant for taking a closer look at a system that now puts county money in 65 different bank accounts. Some separate accounts are required by state law. But the county does not even have a grasp right now on why all those different accounts exist.

And, Pleasant told the county’s Finance Committee this week, not enough safeguards are in place to prevent fraud. We hope nothing is amiss. But it’s sure worth making sure.

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Another day, another comptroller

We don’t know what shoe size the late Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka wore, but her replacement has some big shoes to fill.

That goes for her 24-day replacement, Jerry Stermer, named Dec. 19 by outgoing Gov. Pat Quinn to fill the remainder of Topinka’s first term.

It also goes for her fouryear replacement, Leslie Munger of Lincolnshire, named Monday by incoming Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner to fill all of Topinka’s second term, which will begin Monday.

Whether Munger, 58, a former corporate executive and unsuccessful 2014 legislative candidate, serves the full four years won’t be immediately known.

For one thing, lawmakers, during a special session of the Illinois General Assembly on Thursday, approved legislation to have a special election for

comptroller in conjunction with the 2016 election. The winner would serve out the remaining two years of Topinka’s second term.

For another, Rauner and Munger support the consolidation of the comptroller’s office with the state treasurer’s office, so that the check-writing duties and investment duties are combined in one streamlined office – a stance, by the way, that Topinka supported. It would take a constitutional amendment, approved by voters in 2016 or later, to become a reality.

Be that as it may, Topinka’s strength as an elected official was derived from her extensive experience in state government and her independence. She knew what she was talking about, and she wasn’t afraid to speak her mind.

Munger, who grew up in the Joliet area, and is a graduate of the University

of Illinois with a master’s degree in business administration from Northwestern University, has experience in director and management positions at Proctor & Gamble and Helene Curtis Industries. That experience, while different from Topinka’s, should serve her well.

But Topinka owed her position to the voters. Munger will owe hers to the new governor.

Whether that relationship works to the advantage of the people won’t be known for a while.

Rauner had this to say about his appointee: “Leslie has always been laser-focused on fiscal and economic issues; and as comptroller, she will do everything within her power to help fix our state’s broken finances.”

Here’s hoping the new comptroller can fill Topinka’s shoes with similar competence and independence.

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Lockport’s Cameron Roat turns Lincoln-Way Central’s Brian Renfo in the 132-pound match Thursday.

Roat won the match, 4-3.

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WRESTLING: LOCKPORT 32, LINCOLN-WAY CENTRAL 30

Lockport wins finale to edge Lincoln-Way Central “ ... coming back from a 23-6 deficit was really good for us. Our team is getting better every day.”

By CURT HERRON

cherron@shawmedia.com LOCKPORT – Thursday’s dual meet between Lockport and Lincoln-Way Central featured just about everything a wrestling fan would want.

Those included several matches that went down to the wire, the return of one of the nation’s top individual wrestlers, a big comeback by one team to force a dramatic finish, and the other side capping off its win with a pin in the finale.

The Porters wound up prevailing, 32-30, over the Knights when Abdullah Assaf recorded a fall in the final match.

Lockport, which had Tyler Johnson in the lineup for the first time this season, took a 23-6 lead at the midpoint. But Central stormed back to go up, 30-26, heading into the last bout.

“We won eight matches, but we didn’t get enough bonus points, and we gave up way too many bonus points,” Porters coach Josh Oster said. “We couldn’t have ended in a better place since Abdullah has been spot-on for this year. One thing that you can expect from him is that he’s going to 100 percent and keep attacking, and he can score from anywhere.”

The Porters only needed a major decision at 113, which Assaf was in a good position to do. But he prevented the need for criteria to determine the outcome by recording a fall in 2:46.

“I like securing wins for my team,” Assaf said. “We knew

Bryan Ditchman

Lincoln-Way Central heavyweight

John Patsch for Shaw Media

Lincoln-Way Central’s Matt Crnich and Lockport’s Sam Fuentes struggle for an advantage in the 126-pound match during Thursday’s dual meet. Fuentes won the match, 5-4. that it would come down to the last couple of matches, but we didn’t know that it would be that close since some matches could have gone better than others. Our team is really deep, and we have a lot of young kids who are going to get better.

Having those guys really helps us moving forward.”

After Lockport grabbed a 17-point advantage, the Knights needed to get some wins in a hurry, and that’s just what happened when Brandon Dominski got a fall in 3:39 at 170 and Jake Dudeck followed with a win by technical fall to make

the score 23-17.

At 195, Joe Brandt got a takedown with six seconds left to beat Chris Murino, 6-4, to pull Central to within three points, and then Johnson captured a 7-4 victory over Sean Kelly in his return.

“I felt like I was ready before the match, but I was facing a good opponent in Sean Kelly,” Johnson said. “I thought that I could handle it, but I’m still a little out of shape after coming back since I only got cleared two days ago. It felt good, but I was a little embarrassed since I didn’t pick up the slack for the

team – but I thank Abdullah for helping me out on that.”

Lockport owned a 26-20 lead after Johnson’s win, but that was gone after top-ranked heavyweight Bryan Ditchman recorded a fall in 1:28 in the very next match.

Austin Rudsinski put the Knights in front for the first time since the opening match when he won, 9-0, over Dalton Dwyer at 106, but the Assaf got his team’s lone pin to end things.

“We can’t put the dual on our last guy – that was our biggest problem,” Ditchman said. “But

coming back from a 23-6 deficit was really good for us. Our team is getting better every day.

From 132 to 160, we used to give up three to four pins – and now we’re giving up maybe one, if that, in each dual. We’re definitely wrestling as a team.”

Central got a fall from Vinnie Piunti in 1:42 in the opener at 120, but the Porters responded with three straight one-point wins to grab a 9-6 advantage.

Sam Fuentes got a takedown with six seconds left to win, 5-4, over Matt Crnich; Cameron Roat used a third-period reversal to claim a 4-3 win over Brian Renfro; and Zach Reese got a third-period takedown to help him to a 4-3 win over Nick Olson.

After Shayne Oster captured a 16-2 victory at 145, Trevell Timmons and George Wolfe followed with wins by technical fall for the Porters.

“It was a lot of fun,” Knights coach Jason DePolo said. “Other than the pin at the end where we [got] caught in a headlock, we didn’t give up any pins. We were giving up four or five pins earlier this season, and now we’re giving up one. That’s something we can build on.”

AREA ROUNDUP

Ashford 3-pointers sink University of St. Francis SUBMITTED REPORTS CLINTON, Iowa – Ashford University made a school-record 17 3-point field goals en route to an 82-50 nonconference win Wednesday night over the University of St. Francis men’s basketball team.

Anthony Woods connected on 9 of 11 from behind the arc

as Ashford (7-10) finished the night 17 of 24, a 70.8 percent clip.

Woods led all scorers with 29 points, while Diamontae McKinley added 22 on 6-of-7 shooting from 3-point distance.

Ashford outscored St. Francis (12-5) 20-8 in the final 8:44 of the first half to take a 42-27 lead and were not threatened in the second half.

Juniors Ilya Ilyayev and Ed Presniakovas (Plainfield South) paced St. Francis with 12 and 11 points, respectively.

Ashford gained a split in the season series. St. Francis won the first matchup, 65-59, on Dec. 3 in Joliet. The Saints return to Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference play Saturday afternoon at Roosevelt.

GIRLS BOWLING

1-3) offensively with 13 points

Lockport 2,017, Lincoln-Way and six rebounds. Central’s North 1,612: Nikki Mendez had Rebecca Gorman recorded a a high game and series for the double-double with 10 points Porters (243 game, 457 series), and 10 rebounds in the Southwhile Abby Turnbough rolled West Suburban loss. a 444 at Tinley Park Lanes.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

BOYS SWIMMING

Lincoln-Way Central 108, LinLincoln-Way North 37, Lin- coln-Way West 59: The Knights coln-Way Central 34: Candace (2-1, 2-0) beat SouthWest Sub-

Finnin led the Knights (5-8,

urban rival LWW.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: LEWIS 78, MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS 59

By DICK GOSS

dgoss@shawmedia.com

Photos by Larry W. Kane for Shaw Media

TOP: Lewis University’s Jamie Johnson shoots for a 3-pointer.

LEFT: Lewis’ Jess Reinhart eyes the basket for a left-hand shot in front of University Missouri-St. Louis’ Jordan Fletcher during Thursday night’s game at in Romeoville.

Reinhart scored 19 points to lead Lewis in its 78-59 win.

“ ... we’re a team that goes on spurts and can put teams away. Jamie [Johnson] hit those two big 3s in the second half to get us a little bit of a cushion.”

Lisa Carlsen

Lewis women’s basketball coach

came off the bench and had one of their best games. And [Reinhart] had the hot hand tonight.”

“Dengler usually comes in to help us defensively,” Carlsen said. “For her to come in and score 13 points (on 4-of-6 shooting, including 3 of 4 from beyond the arc), is icing on the cake. It is evidence of the balance we can get.

“If we rebound, we can get our transition offense going, and we then have a lot of people who can score. But we have to rebound first.”

Reinhart and Brawner-Henley give Carlsen and the Flyers a post tandem that can play around the basket and step out and hit the mid-range jumper.

“Both of them are versatile.

They can shoot it from 15 to 18 feet,” Carlsen said. “It’s a nice luxury.”

“I was just hitting my shots,” Reinhart said. “I’m only about 5-9, and I had big post players on me, so I stepped out and I hit a few jumpers.

“Our defense struggled for a bit tonight, but in the second half, we shut them down.”

The game was tight for the first 10 minutes. But sparked

by Reinhart, Lewis went on an 18-5 run to lead, 33-19, with 4:22 left in the half.

Missouri-St. Louis then ran off eight straight points to get within 33-27 before Brawner-Henley closed the first-half scoring with a 3-pointer for a 36-27 lead.

Reinhart hit 5 of 8 shots for 10 points and had five rebounds and three assists in the first 20 minutes. She provided a spark as Brawner-Henley and Johnson, who are averag-

ing nearly 39 points per game between them, combined for a modest 12 before the break.

Lincoln-Way East graduate Kelly McGovern, a senior guard/forward for Missou-

ri-St. Louis, scored six points and had four steals and two assists in 37 minutes. She is averaging 7.4 points and leads the Tritons in rebounds, steals and assists for the season.

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ROMEOVILLE – A women’s basketball team is not ranked No. 2 in NCAA Division II without having a multitude of weapons.

Lewis 5-foot-10 senior forward Jess Reinhart stepped to the forefront Thursday night at Neil Carey Arena, leading the unbeaten Flyers to a historic, 78-59 Great Lakes Valley Conference victory over Missouri-St. Louis. The Flyers (140, 4-0) established a school record for consecutive victories in a season.

Reinhart finished with 19 points on 9-of-13 shooting to go with six rebounds, three assists and two steals. More importantly, she accumulated her statistics at a time in the game when the pesky Tritons (6-5, 2-1) were refusing to go away.

“They’re a scrappy team,” Lewis coach Lisa Carlsen said.

“There were times when they outworked us. They took away our touches in the paint, which is something we rely on.

“But we’re a team that goes on spurts and can put teams away. Jamie [Johnson] hit those two big 3s in the second half to get us a little bit of a cushion.”

Johnson, averaging a team-leading 19.9 points coming in, finished with 13. UMSL had crawled back within 38-37 early in the second half when Johnson’s consecutive 3-pointers re-established which team was in control. After the second 3-pointer ignited a 12-0 run, Lewis (14-0, 4-0) led, 53-39, and the Tritons never seriously threatened again.

“Coach has confidence me, and I have confidence in me,” Johnson said of stepping up and draining the key 3-pointers on a night when she struggling to generate her usual offense.

Alyssa Dengler came off the bench and chipped in 13 points for Lewis. Mariyah Brawner-Henley had 11 points and 13 rebounds, and Kristin Itschner scored 10.

“Sometimes some of us are on and some aren’t,” Johnson said. “I thought Alyssa Siwek [seven points] and Dengler

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MEN’S BASKETBALL: MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS 87, LEWIS 83

Defense fails Lewis in loss to UMSL

By DICK GOSS

Lewis University’s Jeff Jarosz looks to drive to the basket as he is held by University Missouri-St. Louis’ Derek Williams during Thursday night’s game at Neil Carey Arena in Romeoville.

dgoss@shawmedia.com ROMEOVILLE – The Lewis University men’s basketball team prides itself on defense.

However, in Thursday night’s 87-83 Great Lakes Valley Conference loss to Missouri-St. Louis at Neil Carey Arena, the Tritons’ offense won the war.

UMSL shot 54.2 percent from the field, including a devastating 9 of 15 from 3-point range.

And when the Flyers desperately tried to get back into the game down the stretch, the Tritons hit their free throws with deadly accuracy. They finished 26 of 32 from the line.

Lewis (10-2, 2-1), which came in ranked 21st in NCAA Division II, was without injured post man Kyle Nelson. Brad Foster, a 6-foot-8 junior center from Lincoln-Way Central, filled in admirably. He hit 6 of 7 shots for 12 points to go with six rebounds, two blocks and two assists.

However, Foster and David Higgins, his support in the

post, had difficulty handling Missouri-St. Louis’ 6-foot-7 senior Tylor Wimbish, who finished with a game-high 19 points. With Wimbish scoring inside and Brandon Marquardt (16 points) nailing 4 of 5 from 3-point range, the Tritons finished hitting 26 of 48 shots.

“We knew his [Wimbish’s] fade-away was tough to stop,” Foster said. “We wanted to try to limit him and try not to foul.

They’re a pound-and-grind offense, and he’s a good player.

“Personally and as a team, we definitely could have played

from beyond the arc “We aren’t going to beat many teams shooting 6 of 23 from three,” Lewis coach Scott Trost said. “And from a defensive standpoint, that was as bad a game as we have had maybe since I’ve been here.

“At [Thursday’s] shootaround, I sensed that our energy and activity level were not very good. Then tonight, it wasn’t very good. It was a disappointing effort.”

Larry W. Kane The Flyers started sluggishfor Shaw Media ly and fell into a 10-2 hole. But better defensively. I feel I had they recovered, with Foster a good game overall, got the providing a lift, had a brief lead offense going a little early on – on a couple of occasions and which was good – but we’ve got were within 33-31 at halftime. to work on our defense. Eightythree points is enough to score.

Eighty-seven is way too many to give up.”

The Lewis offense was balanced. Jeff Jarosz and Gabe Williams, who scored 20 points between them in the final 5½ minutes, finished with 18 apiece. Ryan Jackson had 14, Max Strus 13 and Foster 12.

However, in contrast to the Tritons, the Flyers were 6 of 23

Foster finished the half with 10 points on 5-of-5 shooting and had a team-high four rebounds in the first 20 minutes.

Lewis came in shooting 40.1 percent from 3-point range but was limited to 1 of 9 in the opening half, when the Tritons were 5 of 10 from beyond the arc.

The Flyers probably will be without Nelson on Saturday, when Maryville visits Neil Carey Arena. He has a shoulder injury and has an MRI scheduled Monday.

“Maryville will be another tough one,” Foster said. “We lost to them in double overtime at their place last year, so we have revenge in mind.”

BEARS INSIDER Hub Arkush

Ryan Pace

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couple things here.

First, there are six general managers working today who’ve built Super Bowl-winning teams, while three or four dozen have come and gone in just the last decade who haven’t.

Ultimately, that is how Pace will and should be judged, but there’s never a guarantee you’ve got that guy when you hire him.

You look for the best credentials possible to get there, and I’m told by a lot of folks around the league that Pace has them.

Second, forget everything you’re about to hear from “various sources” about why Ballard, Brian Gaines and Lake Dawson didn’t get the job.

They now have to spin the story to make it seem it was the Bears’ mistake and not their fault that they didn’t get the job so it doesn’t follow them to their next interview for the next open GM spot – and their agents will be working overtime to get those stories out.

I can tell you with great confidence that Pace wasn’t chosen because of differences over feelings about Cutler, how much power the candidates would have or who their coaching choices

• Chicago Football editor Hub Arkush can be reached at harkush@chicagofootball. com or on Twitter @Hub_ Arkush.

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Let’s start with this – George McCaskey is on a hot streak.

First, he stepped up against long odds and did the hard job of cleaning out his front office at the cost of millions of dollars and the reputations of two good men in Phil Emery and Marc Trestman, because it had to be done if Bears fans were to have any hope of championships.

Now he’s gone against the grain again, ignored the obvious candidate for general manager in Chris Ballard – in spite of his excellent credentials and strong ties to the organization – to hire a fresh face from outside the building in Ryan Pace to guide his family business forward.

Forget Jay Cutler; forget the head coaching vacancy for the moment; don’t worry about whether Pace will be a 4-3 or a 3-4 guy – or any of the other minutiae we’ve all been forced to wallow in thanks to the Bears’ front-office dysfunction over the past three decades.

More than anything, the Bears need a change – a complete redesign and refurbishing of their football operation.

Ballard is an excellent candidate for a general manager job, and I expect he will get one soon.

He was just the wrong candidate for the Bears job.

At the end of the day, Emery got the job more than anything because he was the guy Ted Phillips knew. Doing it again with Ballard would have been a huge mistake, and I believe McCaskey knew it.

We need to understand a

would be.

Ryan Pace isn’t here to figure out how to work within the Bears’ existing football operation – he’s here to tear it down and build a brand new one.

What is there to like about Pace?

He started as a gopher in New Orleans and has done every job there is to do in an NFL front office operation.

He’s learned from an excellent general manager, as Mickey Loomis is one of those rare Super Bowl team builders – and he couldn’t speak more highly about him or more dejectedly about losing him.

The Saints were one of the laughingstocks of the league when he got there, and unfortunately the Bears are now.

With the Saints management team, he went through Katrina, built that Super Bowl team, went through Bountygate and the attendant suspensions, and helped them get back to the playoffs and Super Bowl contention again.

Are you worried he’s now the youngest GM in the league by three years at the age of 37?

Three years ago, Ryan Grigson was hired by the Colts as the league’s youngest GM at 39, and so far he’s got three 11-win teams, three playoff trips and an executive of the year award – and he took over a 2-14 team.

Is Ryan Pace a good hire?

Check back in three years, and we’ll have some real evidence to judge.

In the meantime, it’s OK to smile if you’re a Bears fan, because Pace is the right hire.

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WHAT TO WATCH

Boxing Darleys Perez (31-1-0) vs. Jonathan Maicelo (21-1-0), for vacant WBA interim lightweight title, at Santa Ynez, Calif., 8 p.m., ESPN2 Welterweights, Dusty Hernandez-Harrison (24-0-0) vs. Tommy Rainone (22-5-1); middleweights, Tureano Johnson (17-1-0) vs.

Alex Theran (17-1-0), at New York, 9 p.m., FS1

EASTERN CONFERENCE Bulls Cleveland Milwaukee Indiana Detroit Toronto Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia New York Atlanta Washington Miami Charlotte Orlando

GB — 6 6½ 11½ 12½ GB — 8 11 18½ 21 GB — 3 12 14½ 15½

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Southwest Division W L Pct Memphis 25 10 .714 Dallas 26 11 .703 Houston 25 11 .694 San Antonio 21 15 .583 New Orleans 17 18 .486 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 27 8 .771 Oklahoma City 17 19 .472 Denver 16 20 .444 Utah 13 23 .361 Minnesota 5 29 .147 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 28 5 .848 L.A. Clippers 24 12 .667 Phoenix 22 16 .579 Sacramento 15 20 .429 L.A. Lakers 11 25 .306 Thursday’s Results Charlotte 103, Toronto 95 Houston 120, New York 96 Miami at Portland (n) Friday’s Games Bulls at Washington, 7 p.m.

Boston at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Atlanta at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Memphis at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Utah at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Milwaukee, 7:30 p.m.

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

Denver at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

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

Orlando at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

Pro hockey Blackhawks at Edmonton, 8:30 p.m., CSN Cleveland at Golden State, 9:30 p.m., ESPN Pro basketball Bulls at Washington, 7 p.m., ESPN Cleveland at Golden State, 9:30 p.m., ESPN Women’s college basketball Butler at St. John’s, 7 p.m., FS1

Bickell scores 2 in Blackhawks’ win The ASSOCIATED PRESS ST. PAUL, Minn. – Bryan Bickell scored twice in the third period, Corey Crawford made a season-high 42 saves and the Blackhawks held on to beat the heavy-hearted Minnesota Wild, 4-2, on Thursday night.

Patrick Sharp and Patrick Kane also scored for the Hawks, who have

won four of six.

The Hawks entered the night two points behind Nashville atop the Central Division.

Jason Zucker and Jason Pominville scored for Minnesota, which has lost nine of 11.

The Wild played its second straight game without left wing Zach Parise. His father, former Minnesota North Star

AREA SCHEDULE

NBA Central Division W L Pct 25 11 .694 19 17 .528 19 18 .514 14 23 .378 12 23 .343 Atlantic Division W L Pct 24 11 .686 16 19 .457 12 21 .364 5 29 .147 5 34 .128 Southeast Division W L Pct 27 8 .771 24 11 .686 15 20 .429 14 24 .368 13 25 .342

Pro golf PGA Tour, Tournament of Champions, first round, at Kapalua, Hawaii, 3:30 p.m., TGC Men’s college basketball Akron at Toledo, 6 p.m., ESPNU Green Bay at Milwaukee, 8 p.m., ESPNU Men’s college hockey Dartmouth at New Hampshire, 6:30 p.m., NBCSN

BLACKHAWKS 4, WILD 2

GB — — ½ 4½ 8 GB — 10½ 11½ 14½ 21½ GB — 5½ 8½ 14 18½

FRIDAY’S EVENTS Boys Basketball Peotone at Streator, 5:45 p.m.

Carl Sandburg at Joliet West, 6:30 p.m.

Lincoln-Way Central at Lincoln-Way North, 6:30 p.m.

Thornton at Lincoln-Way West, 6:30 p.m.

Minooka at Plainfield South, 6:30 p.m.

Oswego East at Plainfield Central, 6:30 p.m.

Minooka at Plainfield South, 6:30 p.m.

Romeoville at Plainfield North, 6:30 p.m.

Oswego at Plainfield East, 6:30 p.m.

Coal City at Seneca, 6:45 p.m.

Eisenhower at Lemont, 7 p.m.

Reed-Custer at Herscher, 7 p.m.

Wilmington at Plano, 7 p.m.

Gardner-South Wilmington at Illinois Lutheran, 7:15 p.m.

Longwood at JCA, 7:30 p.m.

Stagg at Lockport, 7:30 p.m.

Morris at Geneseo, 7:30 p.m.

Dwight at Clifton Central, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball Coal City at Seneca, 5:30 p.m.

Lockport at Stagg, 6 p.m.

Plainfield South at Minooka, 6:30 p.m.

Plainfield Central at Oswego East, 6:30 p.m.

Plainfield North at Romeoville, 6:30 p.m.

Lemont at Eisenhower, 6:30 p.m.

Plainfield East at Oswego, 6:30 p.m.

Lincoln-Way East at Bolingbrook, 7 p.m.

Wrestling Coal City, Reed-Custer, Wilmington at Princeton Invite, 4:30 p.m.

De La Salle, Providence at St. Ignatius,

J.P. Parise, died Wednesday night after battling lung cancer.

Zach Parise, who missed Tuesday’s game to be with his family, has been designated as a non-roster player to give him time to grieve. A moment of silence was held before the game and Wild players wore “11” decals on their helmets.

NHL 5 p.m.

Carmel, St. Patrick at Joliet Catholic, 5:15 p.m.

Joliet West at Joliet Central, 5:30 p.m.

Lincoln-Way East at Lockport, 5:30 p.m.

Lincoln-Way West at Andrew, 5:30 p.m.

Bolingbrook at Homewood-Flossmoor, 5:30 p.m.

Men’s Volleyball Lewis at Stanford, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY’S EVENTS Boys Basketball Plainfield North at Deerfield, 6 p.m.

Coal City at Momence, 7:15 p.m.

Wilmington at Grant Park, 7:15 p.m.

Girls Basketball Waubonsie at Lockport, 11:30 a.m.

Reed-Custer at Momence, 12:30 p.m.

JCA at Benet, 2:30 p.m.

Providence at Marist, 2:30 p.m.

Wilmington at Grant Park, 5:45 p.m.

Boys Bowling Joliet Central, Joliet West, Lincoln-Way Central, Lincoln-Way West, Lockport, Bolingbrook, Lincoln-Way East at SWSC Tournament, 9 a.m.

Minooka, Plainfield Central, Plainfield South, Romeoville, Plainfield East, Plainfield North at SPC Tournament, 9 a.m.

Girls Bowling Bolingbrook at IMSA Invite, 8 a.m.

Lincoln-Way West, Romeoville, Plainfield North at Oak Forest Invite, 8:30 a.m.

Lockport, Minooka, Lemont at Prospect Invite, 8:30 a.m.

Morris at Matt Clark Invite, 9 a.m.

Plainfield Central, Plainfield East at

Sycamore Invite, 9 a.m.

Wrestling Bolingbrook, Joliet Central, Minooka, Plainfield South at Lincoln-Way Central 12-Team Mega Duals, 9 a.m.

Coal City, Reed-Custer, Wilmington at Princeton Invite, 9 a.m.

Fenwick, Plainfield North, Providence at Joliet West, 9 a.m.

Joliet Catholic, Lemont at Waubonsie Valley Mega Duals, 9 a.m.

Lincoln-Way East at Oswego Mega Duals, 9 a.m.

Morris, Plainfield East at Lincoln-Way West Mega Duals, 9 a.m.

Plainfield Central at Geneva Newbill Invite, 9 a.m.

Romeoville at Prairie Central Invite, 9 a.m.

Boys Swimming Lockport, Lincoln-Way East at Evanston, 1 p.m.

Lemont at Hinsdale South Invite, 1 p.m.

Boys Diving Lockport, Lincoln-Way East at New Trier Diving Invite, 9 a.m.

Men’s Basketball Maryville at Lewis, 3 p.m.

St. Francis at Roosevelt, 3 p.m.

Wilbur Wright at JJC, 3 p.m.

Women’s Basketball Maryville at Lewis, 1 p.m.

St. Francis at Roosevelt, 1 p.m.

Wilbur Wright at JJC, 1 p.m.

Men’s Volleyball Lewis at BYU, 4:30 p.m.

Men’s Swimming Olivet Nazarene at Lewis, 1 p.m.

Women’s Swimming Olivet Nazarene at Lewis, 1 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE Nashville Blackhawks St. Louis Winnipeg Dallas Minnesota Colorado Anaheim Vancouver San Jose Los Angeles Calgary Arizona Edmonton

Central Division GP W L OT 40 27 9 4 41 27 12 2 41 25 13 3 40 20 13 7 40 18 15 7 39 18 16 5 40 16 16 8 Pacific Division GP W L OT 42 26 10 6 38 23 12 3 42 22 15 5 40 19 12 9 41 21 17 3 39 15 20 4 41 9 23 9

Pts 58 56 53 47 43 41 40

GF 122 128 131 103 123 109 103

GA 92 89 101 96 131 114 117

Pts 58 49 49 47 45 34 27

GF 116 112 115 112 117 92 90

GA 114 100 115 103 108 130 139

GF 138 110 116 110 132 87 103 80

GA 110 93 103 110 128 97 107 145

GF 120 123 120 117 100 111 94 84

GA 97 112 104 91 121 123 121 107

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts 42 26 12 4 56 40 26 12 2 54 41 22 10 9 53 42 21 15 6 48 41 21 17 3 45 37 17 11 9 43 39 16 15 8 40 42 14 25 3 31 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts Pittsburgh 40 24 10 6 54 N.Y. Islanders 40 26 13 1 53 Washington 40 21 11 8 50 N.Y. Rangers 37 22 11 4 48 Columbus 38 18 17 3 39 Philadelphia 41 16 18 7 39 New Jersey 43 15 21 7 37 Carolina 41 13 24 4 30 Tampa Bay Montreal Detroit Boston Toronto Florida Ottawa Buffalo

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Thursday’s Results Blackhawks 4, Minnesota 2 Boston 3, New Jersey 0 Philadelphia 3, Washington 2, OT Carolina 5, Buffalo 2 St. Louis 7, San Jose 2 Nashville 3, Dallas 2, OT Ottawa at Colorado (n) Winnipeg at Arizona (n) Florida at Vancouver (n) N.Y. Rangers at Los Angeles (n) Friday’s Games Blackhawks at Edmonton, 8:30 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Columbus at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Florida at Calgary, 8 p.m.

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Whiskey dinner at new Bolingbrook venue Know more

By DAWN AULET

Shaw Media Correspondent BOLINGBROOK – Like wine, whiskey comes in many varieties: bourbon, rye, Scotch and Irish.

On Thursday, attendees to the whiskey pairing dinner at Sage Kitchen + Bar will learn about the differences during a four-course meal with a variety of whiskeys prepared by Sage Kitchen + Bar Executive Chef Camila Elias-Boyer.

“I did have to do a little bit of research,” Elias-Boyer said. “I am definitely not a whiskey expert, at least not like I am with wine.”

Elias-Boyer will give diners details about the food while a guest representative at the event will provide details about the whiskey.

Attendees will learn how whiskey is made, the aging process, the coloring of whiskey and the type of grains used, Elias-Boyer said. They also will learn a little on balancing the tastes of whiskeys with various foods.

A whiskey tasting dinner is a lot like a wine pairing dinner, which Sage Kitchen + Bar has hosted in the past but is only just starting to catch on.

“It’s not so popular in the suburbs yet,” Elias-Boyer said.

Elias-Boyer said experimenting to find the best matches was a great experience. Her selection of shepherd’s pie to pair with the Scotch was based not only in taste but in history.

“I know [shepherd’s pie] plays very well with the flavors of [Scotch],” Elias-Boyer said, “but with the rye, I am doing something lighter ... something creamy that is going to cut through the bitterness of the rye.”

Paired with the rye is a smoked salmon chowder.

For Elias-Boyer, deciding on what foods to pair with what whiskeys had another element of enjoyment.

“It’s a lot of fun for me because it gets me out of the routine of doing the same dishes we do for the winter menu,” Elias-Boyer said.

That winter menu itself is new, having launched Tuesday.

“We change it with the seasons because they like to use the ingredients that are fresher during the season,” Elias-Boyer said.

The event will boast a cocktail hour with passed hors d’oeuvres beginning at 7 p.m.

The menu is as follows: n Passed hors d’oeuvres – Smoked duck sausage crostini: with brie and tomato marmalade and apple and cheddar tarts: garnished with spicy raisin chutney. n First course – Smoked salmon chowder: garnished with chive oil and lemon confit, paired with rye whiskey. n Second course – Shepherd’s pie: with braised lamb, winter vegetables and parmesan crusted potatoes, paired with Scotch. n Third course – Bourbon braised ribs: served with chipotle fig slaw and corn fritters, paired with bourbon. n Dessert – Guinness ginger cake trifles: layered with white and dark chocolate mousse, paired with Irish whiskey.

If you go n WHAT: Whiskey pairing dinner n WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday n WHERE: Sage Kitchen + Bar, 627 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook n TICKETS: $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations required. n RESERVE: 630-914-5870 or email michael@sage-kitchen.com.

Elias-Boyer has been at Sage Kitchen + Bar for about two months, but she previously worked with General Manager Michael Beymer at Zest in Downers Grove.

She said she ran into him and he Photo provided expressed a need for someone to come Executive Chef Camila Elias-Boyer works the back of the house at Sage Kitchen + Bar in into Sage to work on the seasonal Bolingbrook. She said part of the fun of hosting a whiskey dinner is experimenting with menus, to re-concept it and work the the different pairings. back of the house.

Elias-Boyer has been a chef for On the winter menu, Elias-Boyer it brings me back to home.” about five years, and she had not inhighlights one particular dish as her Interestingly, working in the culitended to live in the United States. nary arts was not Elias-Boyer’s first go-to – the teres major steak, a shoul“I wanted to come out here [to the der tender. pick. She began her training for a law United States] and spend a couple Elias-Boyer is intimately familiar career in Brazil. years abroad,” Elias-Boyer said. with the flavor of dishes. A native of “My parents are lawyers in Brazil, But her plans have changed, and Brazil who has lived in the United and I went into it. But it’s a five-year she is planning to stay.

States for six years, she describes her thing, and about half way through, “I am married now here, so I don’t homeland’s cuisine as simple but with I realized that it wasn’t for me,” think my husband is planning to move bold flavors.

Elias-Boyer said. “[Cooking has] down there,” Elias-Boyer said. “If it “I really do like to cook Brazilian always been a passion of mine, and I was me, I would definitely run away food,” Elias-Boyer said, “just because decided to go back to school.” from this winter.”

“I know [shepherd’s pie] plays very well with the flavors of [Scotch], but with the rye, I am doing something lighter ... something creamy that is going to cut through the bitterness of the rye.”

Camila Elias-Boyer, executive chef at Sage Kitchen + Bar in Bolingbrook

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A&E BRIEFS Local 4-H members learn to decorate gingerbread

MANHATTAN – Ten Will County 4-H members honed their cake decorating and cooking skills Dec. 6 at the 2014 Will County Gingerbread Decorating Workshop.

Each participant learned how to make, measure, mix and tint royal icing, and to fill and use an icing bag with various decorating tips. They adorned their creations with a buffet of candies and other snacks – Necco wafers and mini shredded wheat for roofs, pretzels for siding, spice drops for holiday lights and marshmallows turned into shrubs, trees, snowmen and even farm animals.

The instructor was Master Gardener Nancy Eleder, who also is known for her baking and decorating skills. Master Gardener Tim McPherson assisted.

Willing Wilton Worker 4-H Club member Joe Simpson put his building skills to work by constructing pretzel 2-by-4s and adding a custom deck to his gingerbread house at the 2014 Will County Gingerbread Decorating Workshop.

available at the park on the first day of class or online at www. bicentennialpark.org/kids%20 events/kids.html.

Nine Dist. 202 musicians selected for All-State fest

PLAINFIELD – Nine student musicians from Plainfield East, North and South high schools will take part in the 67th annual Illinois Music Educators All-State Conference festival Jan. 28 to 31 in Peoria.

Participation in this event is one of the most prestigious honPhoto provided ors in high school music in the state. The students auditioned last fall for the state event during district-level performances.

A&E CALENDAR The students will perform with the best high school musicians Saturday Wednesday • “Hooks, Needles and More” – 1 to 2:30 p.m., • “New Year, New Gear” – 6:30 p.m. Plainfield in the state and work with Romeoville Branch Library, 201 Normantown Road, Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield. Library world-renowned conductors. The Romeoville. Bring needlework or craft project; chat staff will show residents how Roku devices work and festival will close with a concert and share skills. Call 815-552-4230. answer questions. Library has five devices for checkat the Peoria Civic Center arena out. Attendees will be entered into a free drawing to Jan. 31.

Sunday win a Roku. Register at www.plainfieldpubliclibrary.

These District 202 student Mokena Park Dist. youth • Chat About Downton Abbey – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. org or call 815-436-6639. Visit www.roku.com. musicians will participate at classes for tennis, dance Lockport Branch Library, Meeting Room B, 121 E. 8th the IMEA All-State Conference MOKENA – The Mokena Park St., Lockport. Discussion, tea and scones. RegistraThursday festival: District is offering a Lincoln-Way tion preferred; walk-Ins welcome. Register at www.

• New Year’s Eve Ballroom Dance – 1:30 to • Plainfield North High School: whiteoaklibrary.org or 815-552-4260.

3:30 p.m. The Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Area Youth Tennis program on Jordan Barry, senior, All-State • Ice Fest – 1 to 3 p.m. Downtown Frankfort at the Road, Shorewood. Music by Del Bergeson OrchesTuesdays, from Jan. 13 through Village Green, White and Kansas streets. Ice sculptra and vocalist Sandi Haynes. Free and open to the Choir, Soprano I; Jacob Profeta, Feb. 17, for those ages 5 to 10; ture displays and demonstrations, Heated trolley public. Call 815-609-0669 or visit www.timbersofsenior, All-State Honors Choir, and classes in ballet, hip-hop, rides. www.villageoffrankfort.com. shorewood.com.

Bass I; Mary Pat Robey, junior, jazz and modern dance on participant in the Future Music Saturdays from Jan. 17 through Educator’s Seminar, choir; TomTopics to be covered include Park District programs and cost is $115 for residents and May 9 for those ages 3 through my Krohn, senior, All-State Band, $138 for nonresidents. For infor- events, call 815 436-8812 or visit creative dramatics, improvisahigh school. bass clarinet; Cassie Schmuhl, tion, pantomime, script work, Tennis professional Cindy Heid- mation and to register for either www.plfdparks.org. senior, All-State Orchestra, rhythm exercises, theater program, call 708-390-2401 or kamp will teach the play-based French horn Joliet Park Dist. accepting techniques and terminology, visit www.mokenapark.com. program using age-appropriate dance instruction sign-ups stage directions, enunciation and • Plainfield East High School: equipment and courts scaled for Zachary Weitendorf, senior, JOLIET – Register your child Van Horn Woods West projection. the size of players. Classes will All-State Choir, Bass I; Meaghan skating area now open now for Winter/Spring Dance at Grades first through fifth will be at the Oaks Recreation and PLAINFIELD – The Plainfield the Joliet Park District. Dance meet 9 to 10:15 a.m.; the cost is Glavac, senior, All-State Choir, Fitness Center, 10847 La Porte Alto II Park District’s skating area at classes will be held at the $60. Grades six through 12 will Road, Mokena.

• Plainfield South High School: Multi-Purpose Center, at 3000 meet 10:30 a.m. to noon.; the Classes for kids ages 5 to 7 are Van Horn Woods is now open Keegan Eich, junior, All-State W. Jefferson St. Dance classes cost is $65. Only checks and 4 to 4:45 p.m. The cost is $52 for during regular park hours.

Choir, Tenor I; Ben Wyland, The skating area has underare for children ages 2 to 16; cash are accepted. residents and $62 for nonressenior, participant in the Future gone some improvements in choose from ballet, tumbling, hip Classes meet on the indoor idents. Classes for kids ages 8 Music Educator’s Seminar, band the past few weeks, with a liner hop and more. stage. Children should wear to 10 are 5 to 6 p.m. The cost is – The Herald-News underneath the ice surface and For information, call 815-741comfortable clothes. For the final $58 for residents and $70 for wood edging that park officials 7275 or visit jolietpark.org. class, students will present a skit nonresidents.

‘Arts and Entertainment’ say will provide a better skating to demonstrate the skills they A second session will be ofLimacher Park in Joliet to have learned. submissions fered on Tuesdays from Feb. 24 experience. offer youth drama classes Students may preregister by Email arts and entertainment Van Horn Woods West is at to March 31.

JOLIET – Beginning Jan. 17, the calling or emailing 815-724-3761 submissions to news@thehe17201 S. Lily Cache Road, south The dance classes – at raldnews.com. Photos should be Program Center, 10925 La Porte of Route 30. Skating is permitted Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park bipark@jolietcity.org with the in Joliet will offer “Class Act” in jpg file format, 200 dpi and until sunset seven days a week child’s name, grade and phone Road, Mokena – will develop sent as email attachments. Subnumber. proper form, technique, posture, as weather permits. Patrons are youth drama classes for youth in grades first through 12. The missions are subject to editing The official registration form flexibility, coordination, self-con- advised to dress appropriately for length, style, grammar and fidence and presence. Students for the cold weather conditions. classes will run for six Saturdays and payment may be turned in and end Feb. 21.

For information on Plainfield the first day of class. The form is run as space is available. will perform a recital in May. The

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BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

With two suits, the second first

CELEBRITY CIPHER

Shirley Conran, an English novelist and journalist, said, “First things first, second things never.”

In bridge, though, you do have to worry about second things, especially second suits. In this deal, for example, how should South play in four hearts after West leads the spade king and continues the suit when his partner encourages with the ten?

In the auction, South’s two-club rebid was New Minor Forcing, which artificially announced at least game-invitational strength. Without three hearts, North rebid two diamonds.

South mentioned his second suit, which instigated a game force. And when North bid three hearts to show high-honor-doubleton, South decided to play in four hearts. (If he had continued with four clubs, North would have raised to five clubs, a contract that would have made easily with the trumps 3-2.)

Four hearts needed careful handling. After ruffing the second spade, if South had drawn trumps, he would have turned it into a no-trump contract and gone several down.

When declarer has a two-suiter and needs to gain tricks from the second suit, it is usually correct to play on the side suit first. So South led a club to dummy’s king, returned a club to his ace, and played a third club to West’s queen. East discarded a diamond.

When West led his spade queen, South ruffed and played off dummy’s top diamonds. East ruffed the second, but had no riposte.

If he had returned a heart, declarer would have drawn trumps and cashed his club winners.

When East played another spade, South crossruffed home.

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28 Help your kids to choose healthy school lunches Dear Doctor K: How can I encourage my daughter to eat a healthy lunch at school, whether she buys lunch or brown-bags it?

Dear Reader: Children need a healthy lunch to refuel after a long morning of working hard. The midday meal also provides energy and nutrients for kids to stay healthy and grow as well as possible.

If your daughter is going to buy lunch at school, encourage her to: • Eat items from each of the five food groups.

If your daughter selects a hamburger, she can accompany it with a salad, an apple and low-fat milk.

• Choose more fruits and vegetables. Salads aren’t the only way to do this. Your daughter can add lettuce and tomatoes to her sandwich, or ask for extra tomato sauce on her spaghetti.

• Avoid unnecessary fats and choose lower-fat options. For example, spread mustard on a sandwich rather than mayonnaise, and choose pretzels over potato chips.

When packing lunches at home, a nutritious lunch would typically include: • One serving of fruit • One serving of vegetable • Two servings of grains (bread, cereals, rice, pasta) • One serving from the meat group • One serving from the dairy group Here are some suggestions for packing lunches: • Sandwiches travel well. Make them with a variety of breads. Fill sandwiches with lean meats, egg salad, tuna salad, peanut butter, cheese, hummus or vegetables.

• Serve potato salad or pasta salad mixed with hard-boiled eggs, beans, peas or small cubes of meat for additional protein. Go easy on the mayonnaise.

• Cut up raw vegetables, such as carrots, celery, green peppers, broccoli, cauliflower and cucumbers. Send them with a

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff small container of low-fat dip.

• Include a piece of fruit for dessert, washed and ready to eat, or a container of fruit salad.

• Try cubes of reduced-fat cheese or string cheese with whole-grain crackers.

• Yogurt is a good source of protein and calcium.

• Choose healthy snacks. Pack pretzels, popcorn, rice cakes, wholegrain crackers, dry cereal or trail mix.

• Avoid prepackaged convenience foods, which tend to be high in fats.

• Involve your child in deciding what to make for lunch together.

• Be sure all lunch items are easy to eat. Peeling and slicing fruits and vegetables at home often makes them easier to eat at school.

Teaching your child to make healthy choices starts at home. Set a good example with your own eating habits.

Your child’s healthy choices also can be influenced by the school lunch program. I’ve had patients complain to me that they got their kids used to eating healthy lunches, but the lunches served at school were full of unhealthy, but popular, foods – pizza, for example.

The delight other kids took in these foods made their kids feel they were missing out on the fun. So the kids began to complain.

I advised these parents to get involved in their local PTA. One reason many school lunch programs have improved is the action of PTAs all around the country.

• Contact Doctor K at AskDoctorK.com, or write: Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.

Arlo & Janis

Garfield

Big Nate

Frank & Earnest

Crankshaft

Soup to Nutz

Stone Soup

The Born Loser

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Rose Is Rose

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Secret of son’s parentage weighs on mother’s mind

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Real Life Adventures

Dear Abby: I am worried about how my 10-year-old son, “Jake,” will take some news he’s not aware of yet.

I wasn’t able to have children, so my husband and I turned to in-vitro, using a donated egg from a family member. We thank God this method worked.

Our plan was to explain it to Jake when he got older, once he understood about the birds and the bees. Now I am starting to get this fear that he will be very upset when he learns about it and be angry with us.

I don’t want him to go into a depression over it.

What should we do? Should we wait like we planned?

Should we have told him already? Or should we say nothing? – Mom in Chicago Dear Mom: Not knowing Jake, I can’t gauge his level of maturity. I’m not sure why being told how special he is, and how grateful you and your husband are to be his parents would send him into a depression. But because you think it might, discuss this with a child psychologist before talking to your son. Please don’t put this off, because if other family members know about the egg donation, it is only a matter of time before the cat will be out of the bag, and it’s better that Jake hears this information from you.

Dear Abby: I am a 23-yearold woman in grad school, and I have noticed something about my male friends. Whenever they meet a new girl, the first comment out of their mouths is about her looks.

Then they will expound at length on her physical assets (or lack thereof).

Abby, it makes me furious. Not only does it make me feel self-conscious

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips about my own body, it also makes me angry that these talented, charming and outgoing girls are judged first by their cup size.

Is there anything I can say to my friends to make them amend their behavior? Or am I being overly sensitive and need to accept that this is a “guy thing”? Thanks for your input. – Objectified in Omaha Dear Objectified: It’s a guy thing. That they talk this way in front of you may indicate that they consider you “one of the guys.”

Since it bothers you, speak up and suggest they knock it off. If you do, it may jar them back to reality.

Dear Abby: My wife and I would love your take on a disagreement we’ve had since we were married. It’s the age-old question, “So, where did you two meet?”

We met abroad at a university exchange program and were introduced to each other by our school sponsors in the bar where all the students hung out. We shook hands, exchanged greetings and I left right afterward.

I answer the question by saying, “We met in a bar.”

My wife says, “We met in university.” Who’s right? –

Bar None? In Texas

Dear Bar None: You both are, but have you never heard the adage, “A happy wife makes for a happy life”? My advice is to stick with her version.

• Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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FRIDAY HOROSCOPE TODAY – Help is available. Accept the assistance and wisdom of experienced colleagues and friends. Beneficial alterations can be made if you implement new ideas and concepts with methods that have proven effective in the past.

A positive change in direction is apparent.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Use your willpower. Overspending and overindulgence will cause unhappy and unnecessary setbacks.

Self-control will bring you greater satisfaction and happiness, as well as peace of mind.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Once you have made up your mind, stick with it. Second-guessing and self-doubt will confound those around you, leading to continued strife.

Don’t be discouraged by what others do or say.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Keep it simple.

Be mindful of the circumstances around you and remain informed about your adversaries.

Domestic problems will evaporate if you are diplomatic. Make love, not war.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – You will be intrigued by different cultures or beliefs.

Quench your thirst for knowledge by scouring the Internet or your local library. Expand your outlook and you will motivate onlookers.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Promote your ideas every chance you get in order to make progress. Potential partners will surface at seminars or group discussions. If you get involved in your community, you will get something in return.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Strive to keep an optimistic outlook. An unexpected turn of

events will leave you wondering which way to turn. An elderly friend or relative will provide the answer to a mysterious question.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Your persistence will pay off. If you give up every time someone disagrees with you, nothing will be gained.

Stick with the basics, and proceed one step at a time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – A financial gain is within your reach. You will get your point across effectively by sticking to the facts. Exaggeration or stretching the truth will backfire and damage your reputation and status.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Irreconcilable differences due to an emotional confrontation are apparent. Make concessions to prevent a negative situation from escalating. Compro-

mise may be difficult, but you should weigh the pros and cons and consider the consequences.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Preparation and concentration will enable you to market an unusual idea. Keep your plans under wraps until the final product can be revealed without a flaw.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Think before you speak. Making empty promises will cost you your credibility. Dealing with an elderly relative will be trying but rewarding if you step up and take care of matters swiftly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Don’t hesitate to take on a challenge. If someone is trying to make you look bad, your adaptability and resiliency will help you demonstrate what you are capable of doing.

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SATURDAY HOROSCOPE TODAY – Changes in your life will reduce your stress and improve your stature. Personal relationships will turn out to be very fulfilling if you are willing to nurture and compromise. Your career will take an unanticipated but upward turn if you take on bigger challenges and more responsibility.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Your ability to manipulate situations will broaden your range of options and bring beneficial results. Make a commitment that is geared toward improving your financial status to gain peace of mind.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Get busy and start something new. You have plenty to contribute, and if you look for people who share your dedication and resourcefulness, a promising

opportunity will unfold.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Your unpredictable mood will make it difficult for you to decide something. If you are observant and open-minded, you will be able to come up with a workable plan.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Hard work coupled with your ability to be a team player will bring cash your way. The ability to clearly express your ideas and plans will be valuable.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Increase the scope of your job search both online and off.

A higher-paying position will be worth added responsibilities and time. Don’t be afraid to learn as you go.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Don’t feel guilty about

the things you want to pursue. If your heart tells you that the path you want to take is the right one, proceed down it. Love and romance are looking good.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Your kindness and compassion will make a difference to someone in need. Assisting people in crisis will end up being a stepping-stone to a new career.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – You won’t be able to please everyone. Put your needs first, and forget about getting others’ approval. You will accomplish more if you stop worrying about what others think.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Tensions at home will mount if you laze around or become bored. Get out and enjoy a change of scenery. An old friend

will be worth reconnecting with. Enjoy catching up.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Communications and travel are highlighted. Be honest with your partner about your feelings and motivations. A short trip will provide inspiration for a new hobby or project.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Get your plan up and running, even if you still have changes to make and problems to solve. You will learn via the mistakes you make and the challenges you face.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – An unexpected dilemma will cause concern. You will have to deal with this matter immediately to avoid setbacks. Put your regular schedule on hold for the time being.

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