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Eight seek appointment to 3rd Ward

By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com GENEVA – Eight people requested to be considered for the 3rd Ward alderman vacancy left when Dawn Vogelsberg resigned last month, officials said.

Mayor Kevin Burns said he will decide his choice for alderman by the end of today.

“The quality and quantity of the candidates reflects the spirit of citizen engagement that is the hallmark of our community,” Burns said in a texted response to a question.

Those seeking appointment are: • Nancy Arden Rice, a vet-

erinarian.

• Gregory Bobeczko, an engineering and program manager who also is a Cub Scout master and coach with the Geneva Baseball Association and Tri-Cities Soccer.

• Diane Chapman, a Dawn Geneva Middle Vogelsberg School social studies and language arts teacher who serves as Grassroots Political Activist for the Illinois Education Association.

Chapman also served on the Geneva Plan Commission

for nine years, and on the Advisory Commission for Historic Preservation and one term on the 708 Mental Health Board. Chapman also was a past member of the Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Committee for East Side Re-Development in Geneva.

• Larry Furnish, who works in sales, ran unsuccessfully for the 3rd Ward in the past, has been volunteering in the community for the last 24 years with the Geneva Academic Foundation, Geneva Coalition for Youth and Lazarus House.

• Analisa Jaros, who works in the technology resources field, and owns her own small

Northern Illinois student from St. Charles facing drug charge

By ANDREA AZZO aazzo@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Two Northern Illinois University students were charged, and one was arrested, after police said they found more than half an ounce of marijuana and alcohol in their dorm room.

Olivia Lolis, 18, of the 700 block of South 10th Street, St. Charles, was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, possession of marijuana, possession of

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drug paraphernalia and underage possession of alcohol.

Laura J. Ridgeway, 19, of the 400 block of South Quincy Street, Hinsdale, was charged with underage possession of alcohol.

An NIU police officer was doing a routine building check Feb. 14 when she noticed the smell of marijuana coming from the women’s dorm room, court records show.

Ridgeway told police her roommate, who was off-campus with her boyfriend at the

time, sells marijuana, court records show.

A search warrant filed Feb. 20 regarding NIU police’s search of the women’s Neptune East dorm room showed police found marijuana in a jar, a pipe with marijuana residue, a digital scale and a bottle of rum among other things.

In a phone conversation, the NIU officer heard Lolis say she’d give Ridgeway $100 if she had the police go away, court records show.

business, JarosDesigns Jewelry.

• Christopher Klis, an attorney, who also coached for girls and boys softball and basketball for the Geneva Park District, and boys baseball and football through the Geneva Baseball Association and Tri-City Football.

• Cynthia Leidig, a member of the Geneva Plan commission since 2005, who also is a landscape designer and architect, and worked as assistant city planner for the village of Bartlett.

• Mary Seno, a nurse at Delnor Hospital for 28 years, currently specializing in case management.

8LOCAL BRIEF STC theater to take part in ‘$5 Tuesdays’ ST. CHARLES – The Charlestowne 18 Theatre will participate in the Classic Cinemas “$5 Tuesdays” program, in which patrons can purchase tickets to any showing for $5, with 3D showings offered at $7. The program excludes special events.

Typically, evening showings are pricier than matinees, but on Tuesdays, the $5 deal is available all day.

The Charlestowne 18 is at 3740 E. Main St., St. Charles.

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Sheriff, clerk hopefuls to face off at forum

Spaghetti supper to benefit food pantry

‘Roar,’ a roast for Chris Halsey

WHAT: Republican candidates for Kane County sheriff and Kane County clerk are set to appear at a candidates forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Central Kane County. The candidates will face off in the March 18 primary election.

WHEN: 6:45 p.m. Tuesday WHERE: The event will take place at the Kane County branch court at 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles INFORMATION: Send email to lwvckc. voters@gmail.com.

WHAT: The Sugar Grove United Methodist Church will host a benefit spaghetti supper for the Between Friends Food Pantry. The event features unlimited portions of spaghetti with a special homemade spaghetti sauce, as well as garlic bread, lettuce salad with all the fixings, a variety of desserts and beverages.

WHEN: 4:30 to 7 p.m. March 8 WHERE: Sugar Grove Community House, 141 Main St., Sugar Grove INFORMATION: Call 630-466-4501.

WHAT: A comedy roast for Elburn Lion Chris Halsey, who is running for District 1-J Lions governor.

WHEN: 6 p.m. March 12 WHERE: Elburn Lions Club, 500 Filmore St., Elburn INFORMATION: The cost is a $25 donation per person. RSVP by Friday by calling 630365-6315.

Fox Valley Wildlife Center plans orientation events

McDole trivia night set at Open Range

WHAT: The Fox Valley Wildlife Center will have volunteer orientation events for those who have volunteered and for those who are potentially new volunteers.

WHEN: For those who have volunteered in the last three years, sessions take place from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, and on April 12. For new volunteers, sessions are from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, then also on March 23, and April 12.

WHERE: The wildlife center is at 45W061 Route 38, Elburn.

INFORMATION: Call 630-365-3800.

WHAT: The McDole Elementary School PTO has rescheduled its trivia fundraising night.

There will be a trivia competition, a silent auction, and the opportunity to walk away with cash and prizes.

WHEN: The private room will open at 6:30 p.m. for food and drinks at the cash bar, with trivia beginning at 7 p.m. March 12.

WHERE: Open Range Southwest Grill, 1 Golfview Road, Sugar Grove INFORMATION: Contact Stephanie Beattie at beattiestephanie@gmail.com.

WHAT: St. Gall Catholic Church has planned its annual turkey dinner event, which includes turkey, potatoes, stuffing, corn, green beans, rolls and dessert. The cost is $10 for adults and $7 for seniors. Children ages 6 to 12 are $4. Those 5 and younger are free.

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 16 WHERE: St. Gall Catholic Church, 120 W. Shannon St., Elburn INFORMATION: Call 630-3656030.

St. Gall’s annual turkey dinner

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Where did you grow up? Cicero Pets? Two dogs, Rylee, a Rhodesian ridgeback, and Murphy, a golden retriever Who would play you in the movie of your life? Walter Matthau First job? Office worker As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A fireman. I became that for six years, then I got injured. I’ve been with the USPS 25 years.

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ommend? “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” Favorite charity?

Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice in Geneva What game show would you be on?

“Jeopardy” Do you play an instrument? Piano Favorite local restaurant? Tribella Bar and Grill in Batavia What is an interesting factoid about yourself? I worked for 10 years writing feature films and TV shows. I started as an extra on “The Blues Brothers,” where I was a cop, a fireman and a national guardsman. I did extra work, then worked up to big parts. I had a bit part in “Risky Business,” on the SWAT team.

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St. Charles resident Tom Nemec, 62, was at the St. Charles Library when he answered 11 questions for the Kane County Chronicle’s Brenda Schory.

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STC police report Vintage shop open in Elburn attempted burglary

By ERIC SCHELKOPF

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By CHARLES MENCHACA cmenchaca@shawmedia.com ST. CHARLES – Police are in search of a man suspected of an attempted residential burglary on the city’s north side.

Officers reported to the attempted burglary at 10:36 a.m. Monday on the 500 block of North Tyler Road, according to a news release.

A male resident reported hearing loud noises at the rear of his residence, police said. “[The suspect] tried to make entry from a couple of different points,” St. Charles Police Investigations Cmdr.

Jerry Gatlin said.

Police found evidence that indicated the suspect tried to open a service door and also a sunroom encased in glass. Both were locked, Gatlin said. A window was broken at the back of the sunroom.

The resident responded to the noise and saw someone attempting to force entry to one of the rear doors.

The lone person saw the resident and fled the area on foot, traveling south on North Tyler Road, according to the release.

The suspect entered the passenger seat of a vehicle parked near the intersection of North Tyler Road and Iroquois Avenue. The vehicle and occupants fled south on North Tyler Road toward Route 64 before police arrived, the release stated.

The suspect is described as a 6-foot or 6-foot-2 white male in his late 20s or early 30s, weighing 180 to 200 pounds, the news release said. He was wearing wire-

rim glasses, a gray baseball cap, a gray coat or hoodie and blue jeans. He also carried a gray colored gym bag slung over his shoulder, the release said.

The suspect vehicle was described as a clean, green, newer model minivan, possibly a Dodge, police said.

Monday’s attempted burglary appears to be a crime of opportunity, Gatlin said.

He added the incident is the only one in recent memory for the city. The house where the incident occurred is in a traditional residential neighborhood, surrounded by other houses.

“Sometimes, we get a pattern of them, a flurry of them [but] we haven’t had anything in that particular neighborhood in quite some time,” he said.

Anyone who may have information about this incident or any similar unreported incident is encouraged to contact St. Charles Police at 630-377-4435.

“Other than our resident who saw this guy ... we have nobody who indicated that they saw anything,” Gatlin said Tuesday.

Confidential information may be submitted via the city of St. Charles website, under the Drug & Crime Tip Hotline link, or by calling 866-378-4267.

ELBURN – Elburn resident Kristy Simon said she knows the love that some people have for vintage items.

Simon, 34, in January opened Soaring Heart Vintage, a vintage and gift shop, at 119½ N. Main St. in downtown Elburn.

“In spite of the weather, the response has been good,” Simon said. “I opened up at a challenging time of the year.”

The store is an outgrowth of the vintage barn sales she started hosting out of her backyard two years ago. She said she “thought it would be fun to have sales once a month during the summertime.”

“I started having a following,” Simon said.

She has been an antique and vintage collector for several years. As a child, she would visit antique shops with her family.

“It was a hobby of my parents and my grandmother,” Simon said.

Her store is filled with a variety of items, from records to glassware to vintage jewelry. She discovers some of her treasures at garage sales.

She said she will “go all over the place and see what I can find.”

She said she also tries to keep her prices reasonable.

The majority of the items in her store range between $10

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Elburn resident Kristy Simon in January opened Soaring Heart Vintage, a vintage and gift shop, at 119 1/2 N. Main St. in downtown Elburn. and $35, Simon said.

“I want to offer items that people can fall in love with but still afford,” Simon said.

During the winter season, Soaring Heart Vintage typically will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays.

The store is closed Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays.

Information is available by calling the store at 630-5495164, or by visiting the store’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SoaringHeartVintage.

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Fox River Stages 0-50 Good; 51-100 Moderate; 101-150 Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200 Unhealthy; 201-300 Very Unhealthy; 301-500 Hazardous Source: Illinois EPA

Weather History A dam in Buffalo Creek, W.Va., gave way on Feb. 26, 1972, after rain and melting snow increased the water level. It killed 125 people.

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CHRONICLE Achievement Program The Chronicle Achievement Program recognizes outstanding local high school students who demonstrate strength in academics, character, and leadership.

Several CAP students will be chosen to receive a partial scholarship to the college of their choice at this year’s Evening of Applause in May.

St. Charles North

Marmion Academy

Christopher Ballantyne

Daniel Creighton

Academic Achievements: Illinois State Scholar; High Honor Roll; Top 3 percent of graduating class Activities: Broadcasting Club; Scholastic Bowl; National Science Honor Society; Peer Leadership; PE Leaders; Counseling Advisory Committee Community Service: Math Teaching Assistant; Peer Leadership; PE Leaders; Tutor Nominated by Matt Kirby, Guidance Counselor: “Chris is a young man with exemplary character qualities. He makes healthy decisions on a daily basis - choosing behaviors that will beneit himself and those around him. In addition, Chris is a focused and disciplined scholar.

Not only has he taken a rigorous class schedule every semester, but he has earned top marks in each. Not surprisingly, Mr. Ballantyne is also a positive leader at North, helping others ind success, too. So whether tutoring his younger peers or serving as a role model in our Peer Leadership program, Chris has found unique ways to give back to his community.”

St. Francis Delaney Carani Academic Achievements: A Honor Roll for entire high school career; Student of the Month Freshman and Sophomore years; Illinois State Scholar; 4.47 GPA out of 4.0 Activities: Junior Varsity Soccer; Varsity Track; Varsity Cross Country; Student Ministry Team; Sophomore Retreat Leader; Mixed Choir; Concert Choir; Swing Choir; heater - performed in 24 productions in school and community theater Community Service: Vacation Bible School Leader; Donut Server; Picnic Coordinator; Religious Education Instructor; Feed My Starving Children; Habitat for Humanity Nominated by Trudy Rigney, Director of Guidance: “Delaney combines strong intellectual ability with a tremendous work ethic. Her teachers describe her as mature, positive, disciplined, dependable, organized and creative. She is an excellent independent thinker, problem solver, leader and role model. Delaney has a servant’s heart and shows kindness to others.

A ‘Renaissance Woman,’ she competes in athletics, yet also loves the arts, as shown through her commitment to choir and theater. Delaney is the epitome of the ‘well-rounded’ student. Her leadership, positive energy and genuine concern for others make her a gift to the St. Francis community.”

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Academic Achievements: National Honor Society; National Spanish Exam - Bronze Medal; Superior Honor Roll; Illinois State Scholar; Academic All-Conference; JROTC Academic Team 2013 - Quiz Bowl Captain; O.S.B. Memorial Writing Competition - First Place, Fiction Activities: JROTC Battalion Commander; Flannigan Rile JROTC Drill Team; Retreat Leader; Kairos Retreat Leader; Peer Ministry; Big Brother; Mentors Program; Math Team; Art Club; Spanish Club - Treasurer; Swim Team - three-time State Qualiier Community Service: Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra - saxophone and bassoon player since Middle School Nominated by Dan horpe, Director of College Guidance: “Daniel is a Renaissance Man! I ind Daniel as one of the most intriguing students I have worked with in 33 years of education. His mind is so sharp that intellectually he has a composite score of 35 on the ACT test. His people skills impressed administration so much that he was selected to lead our 400 member Corp of Cadets. A creative person, his skills include both music and writing. He plays the saxophone and bassoon, and then he taught himself the piano and guitar through the Internet and YouTube. Finally, what I ind most impressive with Daniel is that he always greets me with a sincere, “Hello Mr. horpe,” and after assisting him with something about college, an even more sincere, “hank you Mr. horpe.” I admire all of his achievements and how he has handled so many diferent responsibilities with class, high expectations and an upbeat attitude.”

Kaneland Megan Franklin Academic Achievements: 2014-2015 Illinois State Scholar; Prairie State Achievement Award - Math and Reading; Student of the Term - Math; Highest PLAN Test in the school; Academic Achievement Award; Perfect Attendance Activities: Art Club; Peer Leadership; Peer Mediation; Cross Country; WYSE Team; heater Set Design; Peer Leader Advisor; Dance; Piano Community Service: Babysitting; Tutor; Fundraising for high school activities and cancer research Nominated by Anna Lamica, Guidance Counselor: “Megan Franklin deserves recognition because she consistently gives her absolute best. his includes not only her ambitious accomplishments academically, but also her extensive extracurricular involvement. Megan is incredibly intelligent as evidenced by her high test scores. Megan is modest about her abilities and achievements and never assumes or takes anything for granted. I believe her humility keeps her open to new ideas. She is also motivated to make a diference in the world. She wants to use her strengths in math and science to improve the environment. She plans to attend the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and major in Plant Biology with an emphasis in Biotechnology. I am conident Megan will make signiicant contributions to improve our endangered Earth.”

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Alexandra Kirchner

Lauren Murray

Academic Awards: National Honor Society; AP Scholar; National French Contest - ninth Place, 2012, and 11th Place, 2013; Societe Honoraire de Français ; Academic Excellence Award; High Honor Roll; Citizenship Award; Fermilab Quarknet Summer Internship Activities: Literary Journal Reader/Editor; Project LEAD; Spiritual Life Team; School Newspaper Editor; Poetry Club; Spring Musical; Boys Varsity Soccer Equipment Manager and water girl Community Service: AWANA Sparks Leader; Haiti Mission Trip; Organizer for Chapels and Worship Nights; Operation Christmas Child; Holmstad Talent Shows Nominated by Dan Crabtree, College Counselor: “Alex ranks among our very top students, with virtually straight A’s in a highly rigorous curriculum.

Her teachers commend her for the quality of her engagement in class discussions. Every bit as impressive is Alex’s enthusiastic contribution outside the classroom in a variety of areas, and her heart of service to others.

It is indeed a pleasure to nominate Alex for the Chronicle Achievement Program.”

Academic Awards: National Merit Commended Student; Illinois State Scholar; Scholar Athlete; National Honor Society; National Foreign Language Honor Society; 4-year Honor Roll Activities: Senior Retreat Team; Peer Leadership Team; Volleyball; Softball; Dominican Preachers; National Honor Society Community Service: “Hands of Peace;” St. Patrick Catholic Church; St. Patrick School; Special Olympics; St. Rita’s Parish; Marmion Academy; Rosary High School Nominated by Sandra Iwanski, Campus Minister: “A Senior at Rosary High School, Lauren makes a diference in our school through clear and creative thinking, her commitment to service, her thoughtful leadership and her willingness to share those talents. She is an accomplished, diligent student and is consistently a ‘thinker’ who expects to discover new ways to approach a question and move toward a solution, in the classroom and beyond. Lauren was selected by our faculty to serve as a member of our Senior Retreat Team. Committed to the possibilities for peace in the world, Lauren volunteers with Hands of Peace, an organization that brings Israeli and Palestinian teenagers together for an American experience. Lauren Murray leads by example: at Rosary High School, in her local community, and in the world. She is bright, conscientious, hard-working, and an excellent role model.”

Mooseheart Peter Kurowski

Aurora Central Catholic

Academic Awards: 3.8 GPA out of 4.0; Honor Roll; Mastery Achiever; Academic Awards Spanish and Mathematics Activities: Football; Cross Country; Basketball; After school work-outs; Book Club Community Service: Holiday Lights Volunteer; Campus Clean-up Days Volunteer; Skipping for Schools fundraiser volunteer; Tutor; Blood donor; Awareness Walks for Lou Gehrig’s Disease; Soup Kitchen Volunteer Nominated by Nicole Tracy, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent: “Peter is deinitely a standout individual. But considering the whole, Peter really does shine when you look under the surface. In Peter’s voice, he deserves this nomination [because of, in part] to, ‘Obstacles I have overcome since Freshman year and since coming to Mooseheart. From a behavioral standpoint, I have matured and my way of thinking has changed towards the positive. I don’t care what others think of me, I’m going to do what’s right.’ Because of this change in perspective, Peter enjoys giving back to others and sharing his knowledge in way of book-smarts and lessons learned. I applaud Peter in his transformation, and encourage and commend his continued path of self-reinement! Congratulations, Peter!”

Geneva Adrienne Novy Academic Awards: Liberty Mutual Responsible Student Award; Student of the Month; Honor Roll Activities: Speech Team - Co-Captain; National French Honor Society; National Art Honor Society; Wind Symphony; Marching Band Community Service: Girl Scouts of America; Drew with young children as part of National Art Honor Society for Get Outside Day Nominated by Martha Behlow, World Language: “I would like to nominate Adrienne Novy as a remarkable and deserving recipient of the Kane County Chronicle Achievement Program. Adrienne is an incredibly passionate and earnest student, with an inquiring mind and a keen intellect. She has a sincere desire to always do her best, and is talented in so many areas; Adrienne truly is a Renaissance woman! She is involved in music, poetry, writing, French Honor Society... and she brings the same intense drive and thirst for knowledge and new experiences to all that she does. She has been my student in French II Honors, French IV Honors, and this year, in Advanced Placement French V. I hope that she will be able to continue in French at the college level, she is a gifted language learner and a fantastic young lady!”

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Katie Marter

Kathleen Ratzek

Academic Awards: High Honor Roll; Cross Country - All-Conference; WYSE Team - seventh place in Math Sectionals; Madonna Scholarship for ACC; Presidential Academic Awards each year; ACC Departmental Academic Awards each year Activities: Cross Country - Captain; Track; Drama; National Honor Society - Secretary; National Art Honor Society; Mu Alpha heta Secretary; Student Council - President; WYSE; Kairos Leader; Student Ambassadors Community Service: St. Anne’s Leadership Team; Hesed House Godparent Program; Feed My Starving Children; Eucharistic Ministry Nominated by Bridget Buckley, Director of Guidance: “Katie Marter is a wonderful student and person in general. She has received numerous academic awards and honors for her involvement in sports and activities.

Katie is mature, independent, bright and motivated to reach her goals, and she will undoubtedly be successful in her future endeavors.”

Academic Awards: Spanish Honor Society; National Honor Society; Basketball MVP; Basketball Coach’s Award Activities: Jazz Band; National Honor Society - Secretary; Student Council - Secretary; Basketball Community Service: Service Club; Relay for Life; Volunteer at Girls’ Basketball summer camp Nominated by Kyle Molik, Social Studies Teacher: “Kathleen is a goal-oriented individual that consistently achieves at a high level regardless of task diiculty in all she does. Although Kathleen achieves well above the average in class, she has a unique ability to use her dynamic personality to inluence others in a positive manner, in and out of the classroom.

Her positive attitude and upbeat personality consistently raise the attitudes, goals and standards of those she is around. here is no question that Kathleen will achieve great things in her quest to become a speech pathologist while being an extraordinary inluence to her community. Simply put, Kathleen Ratzek is a one-of-a-kind student who the staf at Central High School will greatly miss next year.”

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South Elgin Natalie Ruthowski Academic Achievements: 4.6 GPA; Top 3 percent of graduating class; National Honor Society; Earned CNA Certiication Activities: Club Interact - President; Volleyball; HOSA Community Service: Food for Greater Elgin; Feed My Starving Children; CRUSH Youth Group; Volunteer at St. Joseph Hospital Nominated by Andrew Holmes, Counselor: “I have worked with Natalie since her Freshman year, and I am pleased with her superior commitment to academics and extra-curricular activities. Natalie is responsible, compassionate to others, self-reliant, and she has a superior work ethic.

Her positive attitude and outgoing personality are contagious to those around her.

Natalie has shown me that she is driven to reach her goal of working as a Psychologist in a hospital setting, possibly going into Neuroscience. In my opinion, Natalie has set the bar for going the extra mile in everything she does. I am looking forward to seeing where Natalie’s future will take her.”

Batavia Kelsey Skomer Academic Achievements: 4.375 GPA; Total of 15 AP and Honors level courses; National Honor Society; National Society of High School Scholars; Spanish Honor Society; International hespian Society; Tri M Music Honor Society Activities: Member of BHS Improv Troupe “But Seriously Folks...”; Member of Batavia Fine Arts Centre “Touring Team”; Show Choir; Drama Club; Starred in and Directed various BHS musicals and plays Community Service: Server at local church; Feed My Starving Children; Fundraising for Honor Societies; Worked middle and high school music events Nominated by Cory Bernard, Counselor: “To say that Kelsey is a well-rounded student is an understatement. On top of managing a rigourous course load, she is extremely active in our theater department, where she has earned several leading and supporting roles in our BHS productions, including four musicals and ive plays.

Kelsey has also lourished into many diferent leadership roles in the classroom, and also by her involvement in her extracurricular activities. She has a desire to experience all roles surrounding the theater and has landed herself in the director’s chair. Scholastically, Kelsey has performed superbly well within our highly accelerated college preparatory curriculum while taking a demanding course load compared to her peers. We are fortunate to have students who are positive role models like Kelsey at Batavia High School.

St. Charles East Angela Wiscons Academic Achievements: 5.8 GPA out of 5.0; Top ive percent of graduating class; National English Honor SocietyPresident; Mu Alpha heta Math Honor Society - President; Student Council -Vice-President; Math Team - earned seven ribbons Activities: Student Council; National English Honor Society; Mu Alpha heta Math Honor Society; Homecoming Float Chair; Math Team; Chamber Orchestra Community Service: Peer Tutoring; Habitat for Humanity Restore; Student Council Food Drive; Active member of church community Nominated by Lisa Cole, School Counselor: “Angela has taken highly rigorous coursework and has maintained outstanding grades. She has a genuine curiosity and love for learning, especially in the sciences. She has exceptional work ethic and tenacity. Angela is conscientious, modest, and a true consensus builder. She makes sure anything and everything she does is done thoroughly, carefully and honestly.

Angela’s teachers know they can rely on her in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. She is thoughtful, focused and grounded.”

Campton Hills • A resident of the 4N800 block of White Pine Lane, Campton Hills, reported Sunday, Feb. 23, that a 2008 Ford was burglarized between 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23. Stolen items included a laptop and bag, a radar detector, computer accessories and computer tools. The total value of the items was estimated at $10,000.

• Daniel James McSweeney, 24, of the 7N600 block of Cloverfield Circle, Campton Hills, was charged Friday, Feb. 14, with criminal damage to property and two counts of domestic battery.

Elburn • Michael J. Binkley, 23, of the 1000 block of Lee Road, Hinkley, was arrested Monday, Feb. 3, on a DeKalb County warrant.

• An employee of a business in the 700 block of Hicks Drive, Elburn, reported Wednesday, Feb. 5, he received a call from an unknown company that said his company’s computers were spreading viruses. After following instructions to open a program on his computer, the employee reportedly lost control of the device and was instructed to pay $199 to eliminate the virus. The employee reportedly gave the caller a debit card number but then decided not to pay, thus losing complete control of the computer. Police advised the man to report the card as stolen and get a new one.

• A sliding glass door in the 1100 block of Liberty Street, Elburn, was reported vandalized Friday, Jan. 31. An object – possibly a pellet gun – reportedly shattered the door, causing an estimated $759 in damage.

St. Charles • Robert E. Strader, 60, of the 200 block of Jewel Avenue, St. Charles, turned himself in Tuesday, Feb. 18, on a DuPage County warrant for contempt.

• St. Charles police on Wednesday, Feb. 19, picked up Deaunta Jamal Taylor, 25, of the 4300 block of Cortez Avenue, Chicago, from the Cook County jail for a warrant for failing to appear in court. He also was wanted on a Kane County warrant.

• Rosana Michelle Lara, 29, of the 400 block of Glenwood Trail, Elgin, was charged Wednesday, Feb. 19, with battery.

• Maria Hindra Hernandez-Rodriguez, 38, of the 600 block of East Benton Street, Aurora, was charged Thursday, Feb. 20, with driving without a license, driving without insurance and failure to yield while turning left after a crash at Kirk Road and Swenson Avenue in St. Charles.

• James Daniel Gardner, 23, of the 100 block of Renaux Boulevard, St. Charles, was charged Saturday, Feb. 22, with driving without a license, driving without insurance and improper lane use. He also was arrested on a Kane County warrant for failing to appear in court on charges of burglary and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• John R. Quick, 29, of the 1300 block of Janet Street, Sycamore, was charged Sunday, Feb. 23, with driving under the influence of alcohol after he was reportedly found slumped over the steering wheel of a Jeep parked in the 200 block of Cedar Street in St. Charles.

The vehicle reportedly was running with its headlights on.

• Horacio Duran, 30, of the 1800 block of Wessel Court, St. Charles, was arrested Saturday, Feb. 22, on a DuPage County warrant.

8LOCAL BRIEF ACA information, enrollment session set ST. CHARLES – An Affordable Care Act information and enrollment session is set from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Huntley Meeting Room at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles. Hosted by VNA Health Care. No appointment is necessary.

Walk-ins only will be seen. To begin the enrollment process,

individuals must bring Social Security numbers for all family members, their 2013 tax return (or 2012 if 2013 is not available), employer and income information for every member of the household who needs coverage and, if applicable, the permanent resident card for all family members. Visit www.stcharleslibrary. org or call 630-584-0076, ext. 1, for information.

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Information about Batavia’s proposal to increase electric rates is available at www.cityofbatavia. net.

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ABOVE: Residents listen as Batavia Public Works Director Gary Holm (not pictured) discusses the pending electric rate increase for the city during an open house Monday at the Batavia Government Center.

The increase, which will be at least 10 percent, will take effect May 1.

LEFT: Batavia Public Works director Gary Holm discusses the pending electric rate increase.

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Holm said. He said the city continues to look at ways to sell more of the excess power it has.

Last year, the city sold 51,492 megawatts of energy back to the market at a $1.2 million loss.

But Holm said he is confident electric prices will bounce back.

“We do believe, at some point, the market prices will increase and be above that of Prairie State, making Prairie State much more cost compatible,” he said.

The Prairie State project was estimated to cost $3.9 billion at the time of construction, but ended up costing

$4.9 billion.

Batavia’s contractual debt service obligation for the project is about $15 million annually through the year 2040.

Residents would see a 10 percent rate increase in their electric bills if aldermen approve an additional half-percent home rule sales tax that could be allocated each year towards rate relief.

Aldermen are expected to make a decision in March, and the rate increase would go into effect in May. The one-half penny of each $1 in sales could provide up to $1.5 million in additional funds, officials said.

If aldermen decide against implementing the additional tax, then a 16 percent electric tax increase would be needed, city staff said.

In addition, staff recommended an increase to the base rates for all customer classes.

The planned increase for residential customers is $4 a month. Holm said Geneva is in a better financial situation than Batavia because it owns and operates a natural gas generation plant.

“It is a revenue source for them, one that we don’t have,” Holm said.

Geneva officials said the higher-than-anticipated con-

struction costs for Prairie State have not impacted the operation of the city’s electric utility and that the city is not looking to increase electric rates in the next year.

In the case of St. Charles, the city has a 30-year contract with the Springfield-based Illinois Municipal Electric Agency, one of 32 municipalities that contracts with IMEA for energy.

The city is in the seventh year of the 30-year contract.

“It’s the entire city need,” said Tom Bruhl, the city’s electric services manager.

“IMEA is responsible for providing 100 percent of the energy that the city’s residents and businesses need.”

IMEA gets its power from many sources, Bruhl said, including part-ownership in the Lee DeKalb Wind Farm.

“We feel the diversification is a better risk management strategy and reduces our overall risk,” he said. “If one plant has some really bad performance or has a really expensive repair, that’s only one piece.”

“Through IMEA, we have some insulation from the wild market swings that are going in today’s market,” Bruhl said. “We have a longterm contract with them, and they have done some longterm contracting, so we have stability. We’re not playing the market on days that power is at a premium. IMEA is covering that.”

Despite Batavia’s situation, Bruhl said there are economic advantages to municipalities owning their own electric utilities.

“We don’t make a profit,” he said. “We’re here to balance the budget. We don’t pay shareholders. We’re able to sell and distribute for what it costs us. We don’t have to give a cut to a shareholder, like Exelon does.”

• Wednesday, February 26, 2014

ATAVIA – In the face of Batavia aldermen looking at having to raise electric rates at least 10 percent, resident and former Batavia aldermanic candidate Ron Rechenmacher is questioning the decision making that led to the city deciding to purchase power from the Prairie State Energy power plant and coal mine in downstate Illinois.

“It seems that the recommendation wasn’t very prudent,” Rechenmacher said, in addressing Batavia Public Works Director Gary Holm at Monday’s Joint Committee of the Whole meeting.

“What plans are we going to put in place to make sure this doesn’t happen again?”

The city Monday held an open house to explain to residents and others about the need to increase electric rates.

Batavia, like Geneva and St. Charles, runs its own electric utility.

In 2005, the Northern Illinois Municipal Power Agency, of which Batavia is a member, agreed to a longterm power contract to purchase electricity from Prairie State.

Geneva and Rochelle are other members.

Through its power sales agreement with NIMPA, Batavia is obligated to purchase 45.8 percent, or approximately 55 megawatts of the power generated by Prairie State.

Geneva is obligated to purchase 29.2 percent (35 megawatts) and Rochelle is obligated to purchase 25 percent (30 megawatts).

Batavia needs to increase electric rates because of a number of factors, including higher-than-anticipated construction costs related to the Prairie State project, the economic downtown and an associated unprecedented drop in the price of natural gas, to which wholesale electric prices closely follow.

As an owner, those costs are passed on to NIMPA and then to the city of Batavia,

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Officials seek to up participation in program

By ASHLEY SLOBODA asloboda@shawmedia.com GENEVA – Although still in its infancy, Kane County’s new foreclosure mediation program already is helping homeowners, program officials told the Kane County Board’s Committee of the Whole on Tuesday.

“We let them know that we’re here for them,” said Faviola Guzman, a foreclosure mediation paralegal.

The Kane County Board approved the Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation

Foreclosure mediation program helping homeowners Program in August 2013 at the request of Chief Judge Judith Brawka. She had urged the board for months to approve the program, arguing that such a program would alleviate the problems resulting from the flood of home mortgage foreclosures that have plagued Kane County for years.

Since it launched Jan. 1, the Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program has helped expedite proceedings

and resolve cases quicker, Brawka said.

After an initial conference and prescreening phase, participants begin mediation – a stage that involves the homeowner, bank representative, bank attorney, program coordinator Kevin Malone said. The goal is to end with an agreement, he said.

To date, Malone said, of the 300 cases filed this year, 45 – or about 15 percent – are in medi-

ation.

“We need to do more, obviously,” Malone said. “Spread the word far and wide.”

County Board members encouraged Brawka and her team to better publicize the program.

“It’s going to be a win-win for everybody,” said Barb Wojnicki, R-Campton Hills.

The program is hosting an open house from 1:30 to 4 p.m.

Friday at the Kane County Courthouse, 100 S. Third St.,

Yorkville. Cash and food donations will be accepted at these Jewel locations: Eola Road and West Galena Boulevard in Aurora; Veterans Parkway in Yorkville; Route 30 in Oswego; and North Route 47 in Sugar Grove.

Other participating stores are Prisco’s Fine Foods on

Prairie Street in Aurora and the Montgomery Market Place on Douglas Road in Montgomery.

Visit www.uwfoxvalley.org for a list of suggested donations.

N. Highland Ave., Aurora. Clinic hours are from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday.

No appointment is necessary.

The department accepts many insurance cards.

Call the Health Department’s Bee Wize, Immunize phone line

Room 432, Geneva. Brawka said local governmental agencies and other groups were invited so they could help promote the program among those they serve.

Program partners include Neighborhood Housing Services of the Fox Valley, Prairie State Legal Services, Plaintiff Council and the Kane County Bar Association.

Visit www.illinois16thjudicialcircuit.org/foreclosuremediation.aspx for information about the foreclosure mediation program.

8LOCAL BRIEFS United Way volunteers will be at food stores SUGAR GROVE – Fox Valley United Way volunteers will be at participating food stores from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday for the Souper Bowl of Caring.

The event benefits the Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry and the Kendall County Food Pantry in

Walk-in flu clinic available AURORA – The Kane County Health Department continues to offer a walk-in flu clinic at 1240

at 866-233-9493 or at 630-2647665 to learn whether a specific insurance is accepted, or visit www.kanehealth.com.

Participants should bring an insurance card.

Without insurance, the cost of the vaccine is $15, payable by check or cash.

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8FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Obituary deadline The deadline for obituary notices is 4 p.m. for the next day’s edition. Obituaries can be emailed to obits@ kcchronicle.com. For more information, contact news editor Al Lagattolla at alagattolla@shawmedia.com. at Hinckley United Methodist Church, 801 N. Sycamore St., Hinckley. Lunch will be served at the church after the service.

8OBITUARIES JOYCE M. BIRK Born: March 25, 1931 Died: Feb. 24, 2014

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By ERIC SCHELKOPF eschelkopf@shawmedia.com BATAVIA – Batavia School District 101 is looking at $1.5 million worth of capital projects in the 2014-15 school year.

High priority projects include rebuilding the seven-lane track at Batavia High School, painting the masonry walls at Alice Gustafson Elementary School and parking lot work at several schools, including Grace McWayne Elementary School, J.B. Nelson Elementary School and Rotolo Middle School.

“These all involve some type of safety concern,” As-

sistant Superintendent Kris Monn told school board members Tuesday.

He noted the rebuilding of the track would not involve its expansion, which is part of the master plan for the athletic fields.

The proposed capital and staffing plan also calls for hiring three more teachers to reduce class sizes in seventh grade and in exploratories along with supporting an increase in students at Batavia High School, as well as hiring three instructional coaches for teacher professional development and implementation of technology, one additional elementary

assistant principal and four additional employees in program support.

“The capital and staffing plan as presented will allow us to improve our facilities and the quality of education we provide our community, while still maintaining our financial health by achieving a balanced budget and lessening the chance for short-term borrowing in 2015,” school district staff said in a memo to Batavia School Superintendent Lisa Hichens.

Staff members plan to present a final capital and staffing plan in March for the board’s approval.

Quality Inn Hotel, 1600 E. Main St., St. Charles.

Club meeting is at 2 p.m.

Nonmembers thinking of joining are invited. The swap meet is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the

hotel’s back parking lot.

The public is welcome.

Visit www.crcci.org or call vice president Michael Zitowsky at 908-295-2320 for information.

8LOCAL BRIEF Club to have meeting, swap meet on April 3 ST. CHARLES – The Cash Register Collectors Club will have its semiannual meeting and swap meet April 3 at the

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Elburn Lions Club 300 RAFFLE Saturday, March 1, 2014 Drawing Starts at 6:30 PM Elburn Lions Park, 500 Filmore St., Elburn, IL DRAW DOWN RAFFLE WITH CASH PRIZES 1st Ticket Drawn and Every 10th Ticket Thereafter - $100.00 EACH 13th, 113th and 213th Tickets Drawn - $200.00 EACH 55th, 155th and 255th Tickets Drawn - $300.00 EACH

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Proceeds to benefit Elburn Lions Community Park

• Wednesday, February 26, 2014

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. – Joyce M. Birk, 83, of Crawfordsville, Ind., passed away Monday, Feb. 24, at St. Elizabeth Health in Crawfordsville.

She was born March 25, 1931, in Cambridge, Wis., to Edmund and Luella (Shoemaker) Bergholz. She graduated from Cambridge High School and was a homemaker whose memberships included The Women’s Club of Oregon, Ill., American Legion Auxiliary and the Presbyterian Church.

She married Herb Birk, and he

survives at Crawfordsville. Also surviving are her children, Jeff (Debbie) Birk of Crawfordsville, Greg (Carroll) Birk of Switzerland and Vicki (Don) Horneck of Irrigon, Ore. In addition, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren survive.

A memorial service is planned for 1 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at First Presbyterian Church in Oregon. A private burial will follow Sunday at Lake Ripley Cemetery in Cambridge, Wis. Online condolences may be left at www.huntandson.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.legacy.com/kcchronicle.

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Patricia Dever: Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, at Rejoice Lutheran Church, 0N377 N. Mill Creek Drive, Geneva, with Pastor Lou Quetel officiating. The visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State St. (Route 38), Geneva, and also at the church Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m.

Alice Jane Erickson: A memorial service to celebrate her life will be at noon, Saturday, March 1,

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Kaneland board OKs waiver for administrator raises

By AL LAGATTOLLA alagattolla@shawmedia.com SUGAR GROVE – Kaneland School Board members voted Monday night to approve a necessary waiver for administrator raises OK’d in the spring of 2013, but it was not without a pause – actually, two pauses.

The board approved the waiver, 6-1. Board member Tony Valente voted against it. Valente also voted no on a raise for Superintendent Jeff Schuler in February 2013 – a move that boosted Schuler’s base salary to $175,000, up from $158,525.

Valente said he was “embarrassed” about the situation.

“It’s irresponsible,” he said. “We’ve got to do better with our spending.”

The other board members voted for the move, but two of them – Peter Lopatin and Pedro Rivas – each paused for a significant length of time before voting yes.

“I have the same hesitation,” said Rivas, whose vote followed Lopatin’s. Rivas and Lopatin were not on the school board at the time of the original vote.

The discussion was part of a public hearing, but no members of the public chose to speak on the topic.

According to district documents, the district’s auditor noted that administrative expenditures for fiscal 2013 were $650,192. Documents put that figure at $696,129 for fiscal 2014. The limit is a 5 percent increase, which the document said would have been $682,701. That put the district

Police reports: Mailboxes damaged in Campton Hills

By ASHLEY SLOBODA asloboda@shawmedia.com CAMPTON HILLS – Village police this week responded to three reports of damaged mailboxes in the Fox Mill subdivision, according to Campton Hills Police Department reports.

Residents in the 4N400 block of Robert Penn Warren Cove and the 39W500 block of

Carl Sandburg Road reported the vandalism.

In each case, police reported, the mailbox was knocked off its post between Sunday afternoon and Monday morning.

The loss was estimated at $100 for two damaged mailboxes and $150 for an instance where the post also was damaged, police reported.

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$13,428 over the limit, the documents stated. According to the document, “much of the remainder was the result of the salary adjustment given to the superintendent by the board that was discussed publicly at the time.”

Because of that, officials said, the waiver was needed.

Board President Cheryl Krauspe said the raise for Schuler came after a year of a salary reduction and two years of a freeze. But Valente, referencing the Kaneland staff’s salary freeze that has been in effect since the 201011 school year, was critical of the move. District officials are in negotiations with the teacher’s union on a new contract.

“What are we going to do when teachers come and say we want that kind of in-

crease, too?” Valente asked.

Lopatin asked whether the district previously had requested such a waiver. Julie-Ann Fuchs, the district’s assistant superintendent for business, said the district hadn’t needed to, except that there was a time in which end-of-career salary increases caused the district to go over the limit.

Rivas asked whether there was any way officials could have seen it coming. Fuchs said it “wasn’t anything we saw coming,” but Valente said it should have been anticipated. He said he has a problem with the district always spending “to the limit.”

“I saw it coming,” Valente said.

Rivas asked what would happen if the board didn’t approve the waiver. Fuchs

said the district could be penalized by the state school board. Board member Veronica Bruhl said there didn’t appear to be a good alternative.

“It sounds like the only thing we can do is have the waiver submission,” she said.

There was some friction among board members. When board member Teresa Witt made the motion to approve the waiver, Valente said that it should be marked in the minutes that Witt made the motion. After the motion was approved, Witt addressed Valente’s remark.

“Can I ask that board members not make disrespectful comments about other members?” Witt asked, saying that such comments often devolve into lengthy, off-topic conversations.

ican Association of University Women Batavia-Geneva-St. Charles Branch on March 6 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1125 N. Fifth Ave., St. Charles.

Networking begins at 7 p.m., and the program is set for 7:30

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Enter at the rear of the building. Guests are welcome. For information, call Ann Morris at 630-584-6170 or Jean Mozzocco at 630-513-8427.

8LOCAL BRIEF Lichtenberger to be featured at meeing ST. CHARLES – Cheryle Lichtenberger, a certified emotional freedom techniques practitioner, will be featured during a meeting of the Amer-

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GENEVA – The Fox Valley Astronomical Society will host a free Public Star Party at 7 p.m.

March 8 at Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva.

The evening will begin with a short presentation in the Orientation Barn titled, “How to Photograph the Heavens.”

Then participants will head outside to see the moon, Jupiter, Pleiades and the Orion Nebula through one of the group members’ telescopes, or participants may bring their own. For information, visit www.fvastro.org.

School to host ball AURORA – Holy Angels School will host its eighth

annual Seraphim Ball at 6 p.m.

March 22 at Gaslite Manor Banquets 2485 Church Road, Aurora.

The gala will provide parents, parishioners and other local community members. The event includes dinner, a DJ, raffles, silent and live auctions, and an open bar. This year will feature a raffle for a $3,000 tuition credit for Holy Angels School.

There will be a masquerade theme featuring a contemporary revival of the colors and festivities that were popular centuries ago.

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– Kane County Chronicle

• Wednesday, February 26, 2014 *

State Sen. Jim Oberweis, R-Sugar Grove, faces a political novice in the U.S. Senate Republican primary race.

Businessman Doug Truax, 43, of Downers Grove seeks votes in the March 18 primary against Oberweis, 67, of Sugar Grove. Both Oberweis and Truax tout business experience and a desire to win the Senate seat in November and remove Sen. Dick Durbin from public office.

During the 30-plus years Durbin has held office in Washington, D.C., the U.S. national debt has risen from $1 trillion to $17 trillion, Oberweis said.

“I’m very concerned how that will affect future generations. I believe that type of runaway spending has to stop,” Oberweis said.

Oberweis also takes issue with the passage of the Affordable Care Act and wants to impose term limits.

Oberweis said his current role as state senator and his

experience building companies, such as Oberweis Dairy, will make him the ideal choice to run against Durbin. Truax would be a great candidate for an Illinois state senate or representative seat instead of the U.S. Senate, Oberweis said Doug Tuesday.

Truax Truax said Oberweis told him the same thing when they met in October.

Truax said with all due respect, he wasn’t going Jim to take advice Oberweis from the state senator.

“I think it’s incredibly condescending,” Truax said of Oberweis’ comment. “I think it’s basically advocating for me to become a professional [career] politician.”

Truax noted that Oberweis previously ran for the U.S. Senate and lost. He said Durbin’s

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LEFT: Spanesi managing director Timothy Morgan walks around the multi bench 12-car lift the company donated to the Waubonsee Community College auto repair program as the lift is installed. ABOVE: Joel Moody, a technical assistant for Spanesi Body Shop Technology, installs a multibench 12-car lift the company donated to the college.

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UGAR GROVE – Andy McDonald describes a tradition of excellence associated with Waubonsee Community College’s auto repair program.

McDonald, assistant professor of auto body repair at the school, rattles off years of high finishes at state and national competitions and talks of high-caliber students finding work soon after school. A lot of that was accomplished with older machinery, but a recent accolade will provide a big-time modernization.

Waubonsee was among four schools nationally to receive a $50,0000 ultimate collision education makeover grant.

As a result, the school will add a new paint room, a new paint booth and a new frame rack, which was donated by Spanesi Body Shop Technology of Naperville.

A North Aurora-based Sherwin Williams store will donate paint for the interior of the program’s building.

The equipment is worth tens of thousands of dollars, and McDonald said it will provide a boost, allowing students to work with state-ofthe-art machinery that they would encounter when they are employed.

Makeover grant provides big boost for Waubonsee auto repair program

“It’s really needed. The building was originally a horse barn, and they’ve converted it into an auto center.”

Darrel DeGreves Store manager at Sherwin Williams in North Aurora “It’s more real world,” McDonald said.

For instance, with the older technology, there were 1980s-style spray booths, and paint might have to dry overnight.

But with newer technology, McDonald said, cars can be “baked” for 30 minutes.

He said it also helps mistakes get corrected more quickly.

He said the old equipment wasn’t bad, but “it was just old equipment. Now, it’s going to be better.”

Sue Murray, the assistant vice president of career and technical education at Wau-

bonsee, said it was the second year the school had applied for the grant. She said it’s an opportunity to put a wish list together. She said I-CAR – the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair – seeks the donations.

She said the donations will improve an already-successful and popular program.

She said having such a program is a positive for Waubonsee.

“It is always full,” she said, adding that there are few such programs in the state.

She said because such programs need equipment that

can be pricey and require plenty of space, “schools don’t go into it lightly.”

At Waubonsee, she said, it’s a big help to have a program experience such accolades.

“It has a very good reputation,” she said.

Darrel DeGreves, the store manager at Sherwin Williams in North Aurora, said his store’s donations will be between 20 and 40 gallons of

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“It’s really needed,” he said. “The building was originally a horse barn, and they’ve converted it into an auto center.”

He said he is happy to help. He said he is familiar with the program and is impressed by those who are in it.

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GENEVA – Kane County Clerk John “Jack” Cunningham reminds Kane County voters that early voting begins March 3 at 26 sites.

Visit www.kanecountyelections.org or call 630-232-5990 for the complete schedule.

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general public for special events, but Southern said they are not ready for that yet.

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“Now we are interviewing and just getting a pool of servers and kitchen help together,” he said. “We have a liquor license approved. We got a chef hired and a general manager and an accountant.”

At some point, Fisherman’s Inn will be open to the

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BLACKBERRY TOWN SHIP – The new owners of Fisherman’s Inn said they are bustling and hustling to get the new banquet venue ready for its first wedding April 12.

“The weather is slowing us down a little bit,” said Mark Southern of Big Rock Township, who with his wife, Patricia, bought the local landmark in 2012. “We are just a couple of days from unveiling our new entrance, a stone silo.”

The iconic restaurant and banquet hall on 17 acres at 43W901 Main Street Road, just west of Route 47 near Elburn, closed in December 2009, after

40 years. The Southerns have done remodeling and upgrading of the facilities, he said.

“All our contractors are out every day,” Southern said.

“It is 90 percent complete.”

The new addition is a 2½-story silo entrance with a curved staircase and elevator to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, he said.

The silo is framed steel with quarry stones cut into 2-inch and 3-inch pieces as the veneer overlay, and drywall on the inside, he said.

The silo entrance leads into the lobby for the downstairs banquet hall.

The stairs or elevator go upstairs, where two other

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Williams announces pick for undersheriff

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asloboda@shawmedia.com Kevin Williams, a Republican candidate for Kane County sheriff, has announced he would name Lt. Pat Gengler as undersheriff if elected, according to a news release issued Monday.

“Pat shares the same energy and passion for serving the citizens of Kane County as Kevin does,” the re- Kevin lease states.

Williams “Pat’s tireless work ethic and ability to ‘get things done’ has earned him the respect of his coworkers within the sheriff’s office, as well as other agencies throughout Kane County.”

Williams is running against Don Kramer in the March 18 Republican primary.

Kramer announced earlier this month that his choice for undersheriff is David Wagner, Kane County’s current undersheriff.

Williams’ pick for undersheriff has more than 17 years of service with the sheriff’s

To view election stories and profiles on candidates for the March 18 primary, visit www.kcchronicle.com/election-central.

office whose experience includes managing patrol operations, investigations and internal affairs, according to the release.

In addition to serving as the patrol lieutenant, Gengler is the office’s public information officer.

Through this role, the release states, Gengler has opened the lines of communication between the sheriff’s office and community.

“A cornerstone of Kevin’s campaign has been to build partnerships with the Kane County community and having Pat on board with his public relations experience is a vital link to making this work,” according to the release.

The winner of the March primary will face Democrat Willie Mayes Sr. in the general election Nov. 4.

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Kane County clerk: Cunningham Seeking a fourth term as Kane County clerk, incumbent John “Jack” Cunningham touts his experience, his ability to understand the technology that goes with the job and his role as a mediator as reasons to vote for him in the March 18 Republican primary.

His opponent, Kane County Board member Mark Davoust,

said he would bring a fresh perspective. Davoust said he would push to get more people to register to vote, saying there should be “a relentless pursuit of educating people, informing people, encouraging people, prodding people to come out and vote.”

While Davoust’s message is laudable, we endorse Cunningham. The clerk has

helped guide the county’s election procedures into the system now used today, doing away with older equipment, such as punch cards, and converting to a completely electronic system.

The office’s responsibilities go beyond elections.

The clerk maintains vital records – of births, deaths and marriages. Also, Cun-

ningham said he already has taken some steps to improve voter turnout. For instance, he said his office has created a video to inform 17-year-olds who will be 18 at the time of the general election, that they will be able to vote. He said the office’s website itself offers “a wealth of important information.”

In addition, Cunningham’s

ability to be a mediator has value – he was acknowledged as having played a role in helping Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen and Coroner Rob Russell reach a compromise in their recent clash over the coroner’s budget.

Experience is important.

Cunningham knows how to do the job.

ENDORSEMENT

Two candidates – each with a wealth of law enforcement experience – are seeking the GOP nod for Kane County sheriff in the March 18 primary election.

The winner of the Republican primary will face Sgt. Willie Mayes Sr. in the Nov. 4 general election. The post currently is held by Pat Perez, who is not seeking re-election.

Lt. Kevin Williams has been with the Kane County Sheriff’s Office for more than 20 years, while retired Lt. Donald Kramer worked in the office for more than 30 years.

Both have made unsuccessful bids for the position of Kane County sheriff in the past.

If elected, Williams said he would blend current concepts with his own to manage the sheriff’s office, noting that he would continue to work with the Kane County Board, community members and local

law enforcement to help build partnerships and maintain safety.

Kramer said that – if he were elected – he would work to create a strong administrative structure in the sheriff’s office that would oversee the operation of each division, leading to improved quality of service.

Williams said he is the type of leader who praises in public and scolds in private, and he believes that everyone in the office should have the same chances for promotions and transfers – and face the same discipline.

Describing himself as a “team builder,” Kramer said that it is important to listen to employees, and he put an emphasis on setting goals and objectives. He said he doesn’t like to implement discipline unless it has to be done.

Both candidates are strong, and we think both could see success as sheriff. We give Williams the slight edge.

• Wednesday, February 26, 2014

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Support for Kramer To the Editor: I am writing this letter to say thank you to my mentor, Donald Kramer. Don has been a great mentor to me for the past 26 years, giving me advice and encouragement in my professions, both probation and my law enforcement careers.

I joined law enforcement to help people, and I had a great oppor-

Editorial board Jim Ringness

Kathy Gresey

Al Lagattolla

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tunity to work with Don Kramer when he was the head of Central Kane County TRIAD. We worked with seniors within the community to prevent scams and fraud against seniors. I felt he had the same passion and empathy to work with seniors as I have. The time we worked together in helping seniors was a highlight in my career.

I believe Don Kramer is the only candidate qualified to be sheriff.

He has great morals as a Christian, education – i.e. master’s degree in criminal justice – and 30 years of law enforcement experience, with a majority of that as an administrator within the Kane County Sheriff’s Office.

I think Don Kramer will make a great sheriff of Kane County.

Eddie A. Jackson Geneva police officer

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The Batavia bench erupts Tuesday in the final seconds of the Bulldogs’ 57-52 IHSA Class 4A Addison Trail Sectional win over Downers Grove North.

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IHSA CLASS 4A ADDISON TRAIL SECTIONAL SEMIFINAL: BATAVIA 57, DOWNERS GROVE NORTH 52

Bulldogs hang tough Batavia victory sets up ‘insane’ sectional final Class 4A Addison Trail Sectional

By DENNIS D. JACOBS editorial@kcchronicle.com ADDISON – Few players can light up a scoreboard like Liza Fruendt.

But if the Batavia girls basketball team is going to continue to advance in postseason play against increasingly stiffer competition, the Bulldogs will need other players to carry some of the offensive load.

In a Class 4A sectional semifinal Thursday night at Addison Trail, that player was sophomore Hannah Frazier.

The 6-foot-2 post player scored 21 points, including the biggest 3 of the night, as Batavia edged Downers Grove North, 57-52.

The Bulldogs (21-9) appeared to be in control of the contest with more than five minutes left when Fruendt (31 points) buried a 3-pointer from the top of the key to give Batavia a 52-39 lead. But the Trojans (26-3) scored the next 13 points to tie the game.

“I think that’s just what good teams do,” Fruendt said.

“That’s a good team. They did it all year to teams, but in the end … we got the stops we needed.”

One of those came with less than a minute to play when the Mustangs had a chance to take the lead. Freshman Mackenzie Foster came down with a big rebound for the Bulldogs, who ultimately called timeout to set up a play to get the ball inside to Frazier. Things didn’t work out as well as Batavia coach Kevin Jensen planned, but Frazier made it work anyway, even after missing her initial shot.

“She had a good seal, went up and got the rebound and went right back up,” Jensen said. “It didn’t matter if she was giving up any size. She had the leverage. That ball was going to go in.”

The play was actually designed to run to the right side of the basket, but Frazier recognized the ball had gone to the left instead and beat her defender to the post on the left

Tuesday’s semifinals Batavia 57, Downers Grove North 52 Geneva 55, Wheaton Warrenville South 55 Thursday’s championship Batavia vs. Geneva, 7 p.m.

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Batavia’s Hannah Frazier shoots during the Bulldogs’ 57-52 victory Tuesday over Downers Grove North in an IHSA Class 4A Addison Trail Sectional semifinal in Addison. side of the basket.

“I just decided I was going to take [the shot] and hope for the best,” she said. “I missed the first one, but I just kept with it and put it back up and it worked out.”

With fouls to give, the Bulldogs fouled Sarah Costello (19 points) when she got the ball on the next possession, so Downers Grove North called a timeout to try to set up a 3-point try for Jaida Green. Her shot was well off the mark and Fruendt grabbed the rebound, her ninth of the game, to secure the victory. Her two free throws with four-tenths of a seconds left accounted for the final margin.

“We knew we could win

this game,” Fruendt said. “We just dug deep. We dug as low as we could in our hearts tonight to get this victory. It’s really meaningful for us and our program.”

Batavia has never won a sectional championship, but will have a chance Thursday when it faces familiar foe Geneva at Addison Trail.

“It’s super exciting,” Frazier said. “It’s cool to make history with the team. It’s such an amazing group of girls. We just want to keep winning to stay together.”

Green, a 6-foot-1 sophomore, scored 17 points for Downers Grove North. She hit a pair of 3-pointers in the

game’s opening moments to put the Trojans up 6-0 and Batavia played catch-up the rest of the half, trailing 31-27 at the break.

The third quarter was decisive, with the Bulldogs opening the period on a 13-2 run to open up a 40-33 lead.

“I said [at halftime], ‘If you were wanting to make a bigtime play this year, this would be the game to do it in,’ ” Jensen said. “That was pretty much it. I’d like to say it was coaching, but I know it wasn’t.

They’ve been resilient all year.

We just keep doing what we’re doing and we think we’ll have a chance to win in the end.”

The Bulldogs battled the Trojans evenly on the boards, with Frazier and Erin Bayram each grabbing seven rebounds.

After a pair of exciting finishes in the semifinals, Thursday’s sectional championship game is shaping up as an epic moment in the long Batavia-Geneva rivalry. The Bulldogs swept the regular-season series but the teams shared the Upstate Eight Conference River Division title.

“I’m excited,” Fruendt said.

“They’re playing really good right now, winning 10 or 11 in a row. And I think we’re playing really good right now, and it’s going to be a fun game. I’m sure this gym will be insane.”

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PREP SCHEDULE TODAY Boys basketball: Wheaton Academy at St. Francis, 7:30 p.m.; Mooseheart vs. Serena at 1A Somonauk Regional, 6 p.m.

THURSDAY Boys basketball: South Elgin at Batavia, 7:15 p.m.; West Chicago at St. Charles North, 7:15 p.m.

Girls basketball: Batavia vs.

Geneva at 4A Addison Trail Sectional, 7 p.m.; Burlington Central vs. Rockford Lutheran at 3A Belvidere Sectional, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY Boys basketball: Burlington Central at Richmond-Burton, 7:15 p.m.; Marmion at Wheaton Academy, 7:30 p.m.; DeKalb at Kaneland, 7 p.m.; Waubonsie Valley at Geneva, 7:15 p.m.; Metea Valley at St. Charles East, 7:15 p.m.

IHSA CLASS 4A ADDISON TRAIL SECTIONAL: GENEVA 55, WHEATON WARRENVILLE SOUTH 54

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TOP: Geneva’s Janie McCloughan celebrates the Vikings’ 55-54 IHSA Class 4A Addison Trail Sectional semifinal win Tuesday over Wheaton Warrenville South. RIGHT: Geneva’s Abby Novak attempts a shot from under the basket.

More online Head to KCChronicle.com to see a photo gallery from the Geneva-Wheaton Warrenville South IHSA Class 4A Addison Trail Sectional girls basketball game. players.

While Loberg was a factor throughout the contest, it was Geneva’s outside shooters who made the difference early. Playing in the home of the Blazers, the Vikings (25-5) came out blazing away from 3-point range in the first half, hitting on 6 of 8 shots from beyond the arc. Sidney Santos (eight points) drilled two and Morgan Seberger connected on four, scoring 12 of her 15 points in the opening 16 minutes.

Seberger understood the importance of getting off to fast start after Wheaton Warrenville South scored the first 16 points in the sectional meeting between the two teams last year.

“We always want to start off really well,” Seberger said.

“We want to push it from the tip. … Once you hit that [first] shot, you just keep going. You just have the confidence that the next shot is going in and the one after that.”

Geneva led by 12 points twice, late in the second quarter and early in the third, but the Tigers were much more physical in the second half, particularly crashing the offensive boards, and began to chip away at the deficit. They eventually took a 42-40 lead at the end of the third quarter on a shot by Melinda Franke from the left baseline.

“We went out with a fight,” Wheaton Warrenville South coach Rob Kroehnke said. “We didn’t lay down. We fought back. We took it to them.”

Senior Michaela Loebel, who has seen limited action this season because of injury, hit a 3 to put Geneva back in front early in the fourth and also scored on a quick drive to the basket to help stem the Tigers’ momentum.

“That’s what’s good about this team,” Geneva coach Sarah Meadows said. “I feel like they really believe they can play with anybody. … They’re gamers.”

After finally taming the Tigers on the third try in as many years of post-season play, the Vikings will try to beat Batavia on the third try this season Thursday night when the two teams meet in the championship game.

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ADDISON – Janie McCloughan stepped to the line with eight-tenths of a second left in Tuesday’s IHSA Class 4A Addison Trail Sectional semifinal needing to make one of two free throws to send Geneva to Thursday’s championship game.

The first free throw was, frankly, a brick.

“The first one was just pure nerves,” McCloughan admitted. “I’m so prepared for that kind of stuff. When the nerves get in your head, it’s hard to get them out, but I totally knew I could do it and I just had to totally believe in myself.”

That showed on the second free throw, which McCloughan converted to give the Vikings a 55-54 upset victory over Wheaton Warrenville South, the No. 1 seed in the sectional.

McCloughan was at the line because she was fouled, securing an offensive rebound after a missed shot by Grace Loberg, who had provided some heroics of her own in the frantic final minutes of the fourth quarter.

After DePaul-bound Meghan Waldron (19 points) hit a shot from the right elbow with 3:05 to play to put the Tigers (28-4) up 51-50, Loberg made a pair of free throws to give the lead back to Geneva.

Then, with 1:33 remaining on the clock, Loberg somehow willed the ball into the hoop with three defenders draped all over her.

“It was incredible,” McCloughan said. “I don’t even know if that was meant to be a shot, but it worked.”

Even Loberg, a 6-foot-2 freshman, wasn’t exactly sure what happened on the play.

“I just knew I had to get it up before I traveled,” she said.

“I just kind of threw it and it went in.”

Loberg scored 19 points and pulled down six rebounds. Her strong presence inside forced Wheaton Warrenville South to put Waldron on her defensively for most of the second half.

When Waldron picked up her third foul with 4:13 to play, the Tigers couldn’t risk losing their top offensive threat and had to guard Loberg with other

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JOHNNY JIMENEZ Marmion • Senior • Wrestling Why Jimenez was selected: Won his fourth straight IHSA wrestling state championship Saturday Marmion senior Johnny Jimenez made it a state four-peat Saturday in Champaign, defeating Glenbard North’s Jon Marmolej in the 126-pound weight class for his fourth straight state title.

The St. Charles resident is this week’s Kane County Chronicle-St. Charles Bank & Trust Athlete of the Week, and he spoke with Chronicle sports editor Jay Schwab about his latest conquest, and the quick turnaround to the state dual postseason that begins this week. The following is an edited transcript: If you had to estimate how many congratulatory texts you received between Saturday night and Sunday, what would it be?

Quite a few – actually I opened up my phone, I had, like, too many. I think I had over 100 notifications and text messages, all just from friends and family. It was a lot. I didn’t even reply to everyone because I didn’t have a chance to go through every single one of them, so that was a cool thing.

As far as the championship match, in terms of how you wrestled, would you say it was a typical performance from you, or any sharper, not as sharp?

Actually no, definitely not this year.

I was actually more nervous than I ever have been because there was so much pressure on my shoulders. I was really nervous coming into the match and through the match, so I feel I really wrestled not my best, but just enough to get through. It was pretty hard with everything that was going on.

Is it challenging to make that mental transition now beyond Saturday to the team side of it?

At first it was a little, but now I’m kind of coming down from knowing you are a four-time state champion and everything but we just [had a practice Monday], and I’m kind of back in the mood of things and working out with the team for the team state championship, so it’s back to normal workouts now.

If you had to pick one teammate to help you out with some tricky homework, who would it be, and why?

It would probably have to be Albert Rechenmacher. He switches off from wrestling team to math team competition wise, so anything that has to do with homework … we would turn to Albert because he is one of smartest kids in school, and he’s only a sophomore. He’s probably going to end up at Harvard or something.

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A trio of Tri-Cities girls volleyball players who play club with Fusion South made college commitments this month and, for at least two of the three, new scenery should come with the opportunity for increased playing time.

The local girls volleyball scene is so highly competitive that smaller colleges often present a better chance for playing time than girls’ high school teams, and that could be the case for St. Charles North senior Shaelynn Miller and Geneva senior Hailee Hilmer.

Miller still was dealing with a strained rotator cuff early in North’s season, which didn’t help the 6-foot1 middle hitter’s prospects of cracking North’s rotation.

She played sparingly during the fall but hopes for a larger role at Coker College, a Division II program in South Carolina.

Miller committed to Coker last week.

“The majority of the season I rode the bench, and eventually, I got [medically] cleared, but the team was doing very well, and the coach said to me ‘You have talent, but the team is doing good the way it is, that we don’t want to change it,’ and I understood that,” Miller said. “By all means, my senior year season wasn’t

PREP ZONE Jay Schwab easy at all. I might not have grown, playing wise, skillwise, but my high school season has definitely taught me mental toughness and how to be a good teammate no matter what, regardless of circumstances, to just be positive and supportive, to just kind of take thing as they are.”

Miller said she was focusing on colleges in the South and also considered Coastal Carolina. But Miller wouldn’t have been able to play volleyball for Coastal Carolina, and one of her club teammates, Wheaton Warrenville South’s Brooke Closset, also has committed to Coker.

“I think the biggest thing for me is my high school season by all means was not easy, and out of eight seniors, only two of us are continuing [to play in college] in me and Taylor Krage, so the biggest thing for me committing somewhere and going on to play is I want to show my coaches and teammates who didn’t really get to see me play this season that I can play, I’m good enough to play and I love the game, regardless of anything that’s

happened,” Miller said.

Hilmer, who committed to Loras College earlier this month, can relate.

Most of her contributions during high school season came in practice as the libero/defensive specialist did not crack Geneva’s usual rotation. The Vikings had a young, but highly talented, team that earned the program’s first sectional title.

“I was really OK with it because I really wanted to have our program really excel for next year, and I know I was one of three seniors, so it was kind of a building year, and I completely understood it,” Hilmer said. “I was just happy to get all of the reps I was able to because that’s what my focus was.”

Hilmer chose Loras – located in Dubuque, Iowa, – over Hope College (Mich.).

Her older sister, Mackenzie, is scheduled to graduate from Loras just before she begins her college career, but Hailee said some of the younger Loras students she met through her big sister will still be around.

Hilmer plans to study public relations at Loras, and anticipates chances for playing time, either through Loras’ varsity or JV teams.

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SPORTS SHORTS Mooseheart graduate and Marquette freshman Oumaru Abudlahi won the men’s high jump at the Big East Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships this past weekend in New York.

Abdulahi took the gold at the height of 6-foot-9¾ inches. Abudlahi was sixth in the long jump as the Golden Eagles took fourth in the meet.

St. Charles East grad earns honors

Kaneland grad breaks school records Kaneland graduate and Saint Louis swimmer Grant Alef finished second in the 200-yard backstroke at the Atlantic 10 Conference Championships this past weekend in Geneva, Ohio.

Alef’s time of 1 minutes, 46.51 seconds is now the school record with the Billikens.

He also helped the 800 medley relay that also set a school record in 6:43.24.

Rosary graduate earns Big-Ten honors Rosary graduate and Penn State senior swimmer Mackenzie Powers earned First Team All-Big Ten honors this past weekend at the Big Ten Championships in Minneapolis.

She won the 100-yard butterfly and set a Big Ten record and a meet record in the process. She was also the runner-up in the 100 breastroke.

Powers was a part of the runner-up 400 medley relay team.

By JAY SCHWAB jschwab@shawmedia.com AURORA – A beautiful ending to a postseason victory for the Aurora Christian boys basketball team was marred by a jolt of postgame anxiety.

Students formed a prayer circle after the game as Eagles standout Johnathan Harrell was taken by ambulance to a local hospital to treat an unknown ailment. Harrell left the game during the fourth quarter after seemingly absorbing a blow to the stomach, Johnathan and received attention near the bench during Harrell the game’s closing minutes while showing increasing signs of discomfort.

“I was on the floor and I remember we called a timeout, and he was just holding his stomach – I just thought he might have gotten hit or something,” said Aurora Christian sophomore guard Pat McNamara, the son of Eagles coach Pat McNamara. “And then two or three plays later, he was still holding it, and he was bending over.

“When he came out, everyone was kind of like ‘Wow,’ because he’s a very tough player, and he normally wouldn’t come out with something like that.”

A four-year varsity player, Harrell grabbed a team-high nine rebounds and scored seven points for the Eagles before being sidelined. Aurora Chris-

CHICAGO – The Marmion wrestling team defeated Mt. Carmel, 44-18, on Tuesday in an IHSA wrestling team dual sectional semifinal.

The Cadets advance to a state quarterfinal Saturday’s state quarterfinal in Bloomington against Plainfield Central.

– Kane County Chronicle

Monday’s quarterfinal Westmont 57, Lisle 54 Tuesday’s semifinals IC Catholic 74, Westmont 56 Aurora Christian 58, St. Edward 42 Friday’s championship IC Catholic vs. Aurora Christian, 7 p.m.

tian went on to win Tuesday’s IHSA Class 2A Aurora Christian Regional semifinal over St. Edward, 58-42.

“He looked bad. I don’t know what it was,” coach McNamara said. “His eyes were all bloodshot.”

Harrell already has gone through extraordinary adversity in recent months. His 21-year-old brother, Jarred, was killed in a head-on automobile collision in December after watching the Eagles compete in the Plano Christmas Classic.

With the win, Aurora Christian (16-11) advances to Friday’s regional championship game against IC Catholic Prep.

The third-seeded Eagles led, 3635, entering the fourth quarter, then played their best ball down the stretch.

No. 2 seed St. Ed (20-9) – which had defeated the Eagles twice during the regular season – had close to a complete meltdown during the fourth quarter, when they were outscored, 22-7.

“It was a great game until the ear-

ly part of the fourth quarter, and then they just took over,” said St. Ed coach P.J. White, whose team was shorthanded because of injury and illness. “They outplayed us. We didn’t have anything left in the tank, and they did. You’ve got to give them a lot of credit. They played really well and they hit their shots.”

Eagles sophomore guard R.D. Lutze scored a team-high 15 points while Pat McNamara scored eight of his 12 points in the fourth quarter. Guard Wes Wolfe canned a momentum-extending corner 3-pointer to make it 4537 Eagles with 5:35 to play in the fourth quarter.

The Eagles also received an unexpected third quarter boost from reserve forward Juwan Sisco, who has played sparingly this season, partially because of an extended family vacation. Sisco scored seven points in the third quarter in what at the time was a back-and-forth game.

St. Ed hit Aurora Christian with a swift, 7-0 run in the final minutes of the first half but still trailed the Eagles at the break, 21-20. Lutze had 11 of the Eagles’ 21 first-half points.

Physical guard Davontae Elam scored 12 points on the night to lead the Green Wave.

A basketball cliche holds that it is tricky to beat the same team three times in the same season, but coach McNamara said that notion gave him little comfort heading into the game.

“No, because I’ve lost three times in a row to people, so I don’t think so,” he said.

BEARS

Cornerback could fit into draft plans

By PATRICK FINLEY pfinley@suntimes.com

Marmion wrestling advances in team duals

Class 2A Aurora Christian Regional

INDIANAPOLIS – When Darqueze Dennard and Justin Gilbert met at December’s College Football Awards, the Michigan State cornerback coined a nickname for the Oklahoma State star: “Pretty Boy.” “He makes fun of me because I always take ‘selfies’ on my phone,” Gilbert said.

Despite their needs elsewhere, the Bears could call either cornerback – by name or nickname – in the NFL Draft

in May. It’s not a ridiculous notion.

The Bears traveled to scout Dennard during his senior season at Michigan State, sources told the Sun-Times.

They liked what they saw: the 5-foot11, 199-pounder won the Jim Thorpe Award and was a unanimous first-team All-American, intercepting four passes and breaking up 10 more. He’s considered the best cover corner in the draft.

Dennard’s 4.51-second 40-yard dash Tuesday at the NFL Combine was enough to impress the NFL Network’s Mike Mayock, who already had him

pegged as a potential top-15 pick.

Gilbert, however, blew Dennard’s doors off Tuesday.

The 6-foot, 202-pounder ran an absurd 4.37-second 40-yard dash, the fastest of any cornerback and the fourth-fleetest of any player at Lucas Oil Stadium. His 20 bench-press reps were tied for third-best among corners.

Even if he lacks Dennard’s ball skills, Gilbert, who played press coverage almost three-quarters of his OSU snaps, is among the most-prized possessions in today’s NFL: a cornerback with size.

• Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Wisconsin-Whitewater junior swimmer and St. Charles East graduate Brooke Flesher was named to the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Sportsmanship Team this past weekend at the WIAC Championships in Brown Deer, Wis.

Aurora Christian advances, but worried about Harrell

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IHSA CLASS 2A AURORA CHRISTIAN BOYS BASKETBALL REGIONAL: AURORA CHRISTIAN 58, ST. EDWARD 42

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Wheaton Academy sets sights on new turf field

By MARY BETH VERSACI mversaci@shawmedia.com WEST CHICAGO – After years of borrowing field time from nearby schools, Wheaton Academy will have its own artificial turf field this fall for its football program and more, thanks to donations from supporters.

“It will enhance our sense of community by being able to have home games here,” Wheaton Academy’s Head of School Gene Frost said.

The artificial turf will replace the school’s current, grassy soccer field. The new field will be built for soccer, with the ability to paint lines for football and lacrosse when needed.

As part of what is expected to be a $1 million project, stands will be installed on the east side of the field to match the west, creating about 800 seats total.

Although the field the school has is used for soccer practices and games, use is limited because of weather and concerns about wearing down the natural turf, Frost said.

The school’s football and lacrosse programs do not use the current field at all. Instead, Wheaton Academy has used fields at Wheaton College, Community High School in West Chicago and College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn.

The football program was reinstated in 2007 at the school after a low student population caused it to be put on hiatus in 1989, Frost said. However, with a growth in enrollment and

now a home field in the works, this fall will be a special time for football at Wheaton Academy, he said.

“It’s a tremendous boost to the football program,” Frost said.

Construction of the field is expected to begin this spring shortly after the final home soccer game.

While school leaders hope to have the new space ready in July, it will be completed in time for the first home football game Aug. 29 at the latest.

The field will be wider than a typical soccer field because it will not be constrained by a running track along its outside.

It will be about 67 to 68 yards wide and 120 yards long.

Wheaton Academy was expected to receive bids for the project this week.

The project will be funded entirely by donations, including a challenge grant from former Wheaton Academy parents, Rich and Carrie Berg, whose son graduated from the school in 2010.

The grant was given in the name of Performance Trust Capital Partners, of which Rich Berg is the CEO and co-founder. Other Performance Trust employees also supported the project.

At the time when the grant was offered to Wheaton Academy, its leaders were in the process of fundraising for a new science wing at the school. Rather than turning to supporters of the science project, the school found new donors to help make its field of dreams a reality.

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CUBS

Former Kane County first baseman lost 30 pounds during offeseason

By GORDON WITTENMYER

“I feel much better, I feel looser, a lot more athletic. I feel I can do a lot more things I wouldn’t be able to do the last couple of seasons.”

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Dan Vogelbach Cubs’ minor league irst baseman who played for the Kane County Cougars in 2013

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Kane County Cougars’ Dan Vogelbach catches a fly ball in foul territory during a July 19 game against Great Lakes at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark in Geneva. Vogelbach entered spring training having lost 30 pounds. ed about with this guy for the last two years,” said Daytona manager Dave Keller, who had Vogelbach the final few weeks of the season, “to get him to understand that at some point in time in athletics, everybody has to change their body to perform.

“It’s a huge credit to him that he made a drastic com-

mitment to change. And the key word there is drastic.”

A big knock on the powerful first baseman nicknamed “Vogelbomb” was a lack of defensive agility that had some projecting his longterm future would be as a designated hitter.

“I’ve said all along I don’t want to just be a DH,” Vogel-

bach said. “I want to play in the field; I want to play first base. I think this helps out, with infielders having confidence in me. And it gives me more confidence around the bag, going to get balls that maybe I wouldn’t go get before. And though I’ve been able to stay healthy throughout the years, this’ll help me

with that, too.”

The weight loss hasn’t cost him any strength, said the still solid-looking Vogelbach.

“I got stronger as I lost weight. I kept lifting, and I kept working out,” he said. “I feel like I’ve got more power because I’m a lot looser, and my hands are more free. I’m not as stiff up there.”

After a .284, 19-homer season that began at Single-A Kane County and finish in the advanced-A Florida State League finals, that could mean even bigger things at the plate for the smaller version of Vogelbach.

“It’s a huge year,” he said.

“Every year’s a huge year. ...

Last year, I had a good year; I didn’t have a great year. I want to have great years. So this is a big year for me to come out and have a better year than last year.”

Fitzgerald to replace Purnell as Spartans football coach • SCHWAB Continued from page 22 “They were really helpful with me, with supporting me with [not seeing much playing time in high school], keeping my confidence up and saying

reasons I needed to stay positive,” Hilmer said.

“That was a big part, too.

They really make you feel at home.”

Another Fusion South product, St. Charles East senior Dana Voltolina, selected Carroll University (Wis.) within the past week.

A left-handed right-side/ outside hitter, Voltolina was among the main offensive threats for a Saints team that finished 31-7.

Miller and Voltolina are teammates on Fusion South’s 18 Red team, while Hilmer plays for Fusion South’s 18 Silver team.

Fitzgerald takes over at St. Francis: St. Francis has named Mike Fitzgerald its new football coach. Fitzgerald previously was offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Marist and previously played and coached at Lake Forest College.

Fitzgerald replaces veteran Spartans coach Greg Purnell, who stepped down after the 2013 season.

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

• Wednesday, February 26, 2014

MESA, Ariz. – Slugging prospect Dan Vogelbach’s big plans for this season started with thinking small during the offseason.

And so far the results have been huge – as in 30 pounds trimmed from his 6-foot frame.

“I feel much better, I feel looser, a lot more athletic,” said the Cubs’ ninth-ranked prospect (according to Baseball America’s latest ranking), who said he ate better and increased his cardio work this winter to get the results. “I feel I can do a lot more things I wouldn’t be able to do the last couple of seasons.”

In early work since he got to the Cubs’ spring complex last month, that has meant more agility defensively around the bag at first and even translated to quicker hands and torso on his powerful swing.

“I’m not tied up on some pitches I used to get tied up on,” said the Cubs’ second-round pick in 2011 who was conservatively listed at 250 pounds on last year’s roster.

The biggest upside to the dramatic downsizing might be the potential for gaining a firmer foothold in his longrange future with the organization.

“It’s really fulfilling from tons of coaches’ and front office people’s standpoint, because that’s what we’ve talk-

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HOROSCOPE

The Monuments Men: Fiction meets fact

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TODAY – Concentrate your abilities on working toward a personal goal. Make good use of all the resources available to you, and don’t allow the pessimistic attitudes of others to dissuade you.

Be on the alert for opportunities, and take full advantage of them when they appear.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Be businesslike in your dealings. Someone may be overly interested in your personal life. Keep them guessing about your private matters, and be careful not to reveal too much.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Preparation and organization will be key today. Someone may not be forthright regarding a touchy situation. If you wait until the last minute, you risk becoming overwhelmed by the issues at hand.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Make plans to have fun with friends, or arrange an outing with your lover. Deal with your responsibilities in advance so that no one will find fault with your actions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Your clever ideas and innovative solutions will lead to a moneymaking venture. Determine exactly what you want to achieve and then work hard in service of your goals.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – It’s a good day to review paperwork and financial records. Make changes to improve your savings and investments. Reward yourself by spending a romantic evening with someone you love.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – You are in a romantic mood today. Don’t get carried away and offer untrue or frivolous declarations of your feelings.

Your relationship will only be strengthened by your honesty and devotion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – It’s time for a little pampering. You may decide to lift your spirits by getting together with your special someone, or perhaps even treating yourself to a new look or outfit.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – It is not necessary to seek approval from others for all of your plans.

You can gain a new perspective and improve your outlook by exploring new locations or experiences for yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Trying to please others will only cause you frustration. Although people may have your best interests at heart, focusing on your own goals will keep you on the sure path to success.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – With determination and self-discipline, one of your many hobbies could prove profitable. A close look at your various interests may reveal the opportunity for financial gain that you have been seeking.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Following your intuition will lead to inspiration. However, persistence, determination and dedication will be the necessary ingredients for positive results.

Avoid negativity and doubt – they will only interfere with your dreams.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Changes are on the horizon. Make the effort to expand your knowledge and insights by joining a club, class or other activity that is interesting to you. New circumstances will also provide new friendships.

The new George Clooney-directed film “The Monuments Men” was inspired by the World War II exploits of a group of art experts recruited by the Allies under the banner of the military’s Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives section to rescue art treasures from the Nazis. Whether you love the fact-based drama or hate it, the movie may be intriguing enough in its details to inspire curiosity about the real-life Monuments Men, as these art nerds in uniform became known.

A good place to learn more is the Lawrence A. Fleischman Gallery, where the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art is displaying a collection of photographs, letters and other documents laying out what AAA director Kate Haw calls “the story behind the story.” In conjunction with other Monuments Menthemed programming at the National Gallery of Art and the National Archives, the exhibition “Monuments Men: On the Frontline to Save Europe’s Art, 1942-1946” offers a fascinating glimpse of the history that inspired Hollywood. According to Haw, Clooney’s production team visited the Smithsonian’s archives to study some of the very material that is in this show.

The film opens with a scene of Nazi leader Hermann Goering “shopping” in occupied Paris for paintings for his personal collection. In the Smithsonian exhibition, you’ll find evidence of that: a 71-page, U.S. government inventory itemizing what the Monuments Men found among Goering’s (largely stolen) art collection in 1945.

The list includes, among more than 1,000 works, several canvases by the Flemish

Photo from Thomas Carr Howe Papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution

Among the group known as the Monuments Men were Walker Hancock (second from left) and George “Ole Pops” Stout (second from right). master Peter Paul Rubens.

Also on view is the 1943 field manual drafted to guide the work of the Monuments Men, whose mission evolved from saving significant buildings from being bombed to finding and repatriating millions of pieces of stolen art. One particularly chilling chapter in that manual concerns not theft but “defilement and contemptuous treatment.”

In case you’re wondering what that means, there’s a scene in the movie showing a heap of incinerated picture frames – including one labeled “Picasso” – left behind by Nazis fleeing Allied troops. Yes, Hitler may have wanted Europe’s masterpieces to stock his never-realized “Fuhrer Museum,” but the fear that his henchmen would destroy their loot rather than relinquish it was very real. It was a case of “if I can’t have it, no one will,” says Smithsonian archivist Barbara Aikens, who helped organize the show.

Other true-life tidbits that made their way into the film include the discovery – documented in the exhibition – that the Nazis had hidden a large cache of art in a salt mine in the Austrian town of Altaussee.

According to the papers of James Rorimer (the real-life

curator from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art who is played by Matt Damon, under the name James Granger), the mine’s temperature and humidity were surprisingly conducive to art storage, suggesting that the Nazis had at least some appreciation, however perverse, for art.

One scene, featured prominently in the trailer, shows Damon’s character in distress after stepping on an unexploded land mine while searching for art. It’s certainly true that some of the Monuments Men were killed in action, as the film makes clear, but Aikens says there’s no evidence in any of the Smithsonian material that the Altaussee mine was boobytrapped, despite rumors to that effect.

It’s not surprising that Clooney, who wrote the script with Grant Heslov and who plays a character inspired by conservator George Stout, a leader of the Monuments Men, would juice up the story. What is surprising, from a close look at the source material, is that the story doesn’t need it.

One of the most interesting artifacts in the exhibition is a black-and-white photo of Neuschwanstein Castle, where the Nazis stashed much of their stolen

art.

According to both the movie and the exhibition, the picture was given to James Rorimer by Rose Valland, a Parisian art historian who surreptitiously recorded where the Nazis were concealing their war booty. The photo is creased, suggesting that Rorimer carried it in his pocket as a visual reference. (This may seem a little weird, since the highly distinctive building, commissioned by “mad” King Ludwig of Bavaria, was the architectural inspiration for Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle and resembles nothing else in the world.)

There’s a great story about how Valland, portrayed by Kate Blanchett as Claire Simone in the movie, was able to learn where the Nazis were hiding the stolen art. A curator at the Jeu de Paume museum, Valland was kept around by the Nazis for her expertise as they processed thousands of stolen paintings through her museum. Unbeknown to the occupying troops, however, Valland spoke German and was thus able to eavesdrop on conversations everyone else thought were private.

Sadly, that delicious detail is not in the movie, perhaps because it seems too good to be true.

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips in exploring – and it isn’t for everyone – then draw the line or move on.

Dear Abby: I have a 19-monthold son, “Nicky.” He stays at my in-laws’ house most days while my husband and I work.

Lately, I’ve noticed when I go to pick him up that Grandma and Grandpa like to give him “kiss attacks,” where they hold him “hostage” and give him several kisses.

Sometimes he lets them, and it’s not a problem. Other times he squirms, whines and tells them no. It’s painful to watch, especially when they respond with, “I know you’re not going to like this, but I’m going to do it anyway.”

I think this is a huge violation of my son’s boundaries. It teaches him he should just give in because nobody cares that he’s uncomfortable. My hus-

band thinks Nicky is too young to understand, and that it’s not going to hurt him to have extra affection.

I’m an affectionate person who likes to hug and kiss my son, too, but if he’s not in the mood, I let him be. Who is right? – Loving Mommy In Colorado Dear Loving Mommy: You are.

Affection is something welcome. If you don’t want it, it’s not affection. The most significant issues in child development have to do with nurturing and building trust. However well meant, holding a child “hostage” is more a display of power than affection.

If your in-laws stopped “attacking,” your son would be more likely to seek their affection when he wants it. A better way to demonstrate their love for him would be to do something creative, like draw a picture showing their affection for him.

• Write Dear Abby at www. dearabby.com.

Non-surgical approach can relieve carpal tunnel pain Dear Doctor K: I have carpal tunnel syndrome. How can I relieve the discomfort without drugs or surgery?

Dear Reader: Carpal tunnel syndrome causes pain and discomfort in the wrist that can extend into the hand or forearm.

It’s often caused by activities that require constant use of the wrists.

People who spend a lot of time at a computer keyboard, for example, pounding away at the keys, are more likely to experience it.

Carpal tunnel syndrome results from compression of the median nerve. This is a major nerve that extends from the spinal cord through the wrist and to the fingers. In the wrist, the median nerve passes through a narrow channel called the carpal tunnel.

The carpal tunnel is made of stiff fibers and is only slightly wider than the median nerve. As a result, if repeated activity of the wrist leads to inflammation and swelling of the tissue in the wrist, the nerve can become pinched and compressed. (I’ve put an illustration of this on my website, AskDoctorK.com.)

Carpal tunnel syndrome initially causes tingling, numbness and burning pain in the wrist.

These symptoms are also felt in

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff the thumb and second and third fingers, because that’s where the nerve fibers lead.

Sleeping with your wrists in a flexed position can worsen pressure on the nerve. That’s because when the wrist is flexed, the nerve is more easily pinched inside the carpal tunnel. You may awaken with tingling and achiness in the wrist.

As the condition progresses, the muscles in the hand can begin to waste away and the nerve can become permanently damaged.

This can lead to weakness and loss of function and sensation, as well as pain.

So, don’t treat possible symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome as just an annoyance. Let your doctor know about them. Nondrug and non-surgical treatments are most effective if used when symptoms first begin, before the nerve is damaged.

The first step is typically a splint that keeps the wrist in an open (unbent) position. This helps prevent compression of the

median nerve, and can relieve mild to moderate discomfort and disability.

Wear the splint while sleeping.

If you have constant pain, wear the splint during the day for four to six weeks, then decrease use of it over the next month. Because you’re trying to avoid drugs and surgery, you may even benefit from wearing a splint intermittently for years.

You can also work with an occupational therapist (OT), who can teach you to use your hands in ways that will not aggravate your condition. An OT can also recommend adaptive equipment, such as gripping devices, or an ergonomically designed keyboard to use at home or at your office.

These non-surgical approaches usually provide relief. If they don’t, injections of inflammation-calming medicine into the carpal tunnel may help. If surgery is required, it’s pretty simple – not a major operation. But non-surgical measures often are sufficient to fix the problem.

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

father hate family pet Dr. Wallace: I have a cat, and I love her very much. I feel that she is a member of the family. Whenever I come home from school, Jingles jumps up on my lap and licks my cheek. I know that she is glad to see me and is giving me a kiss.

My grandfather lives with us, and he hates cats. Whenever I talk to Jingles, he gets mad at me and yells, “That stupid cat doesn’t understand what you are saying, so keep quiet!”

My dad agrees with my grandfather. He also hates cats. It’s a good thing that Mom is on my side. Several times, Dad has tried to get rid of Jingles, but Mom always comes to our rescue.

Do you think that Jingles is kissing me when she licks my face, and do you think it’s a waste of time to talk to her? – Kim, Mobile, Ala. Dear Kim: Of course, Jingles is glad to see you, and she shows it by jumping up on your lap and giving you a kiss on your cheek.

Grandfather is misinformed when he says for you to stop talking to Jingles because she doesn’t understand what you are saying.

Actually, she does.

It’s not words, but the gentle tone of your voice, the pleasant look on your face and your friendly hand on her fur. Not only does she enjoy hearing you and being with you, but you also receive pleasure and enjoyment when talking to your wonderful pet.

Make sure your grandfather and your father read this column. They both are not required to love cats, but hating

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace this wonderful furry family member is not acceptable!

Dr. Wallace: Whenever I’m faced with a difficult challenge, I really get upset if I can’t solve it. When I fail, I pound my fist on anything around me, scream and say bad things. What can I do to stay calm when I can’t solve all my problems? – Nameless, Sidney, Ohio.

Dear Nameless: When something doesn’t go your way, let it go for a while.

Take what Dr. Alan Monat calls a stress break. You need to defuse the emotional buildup, which causes you to scream, curse and pound your fist.

Instead of getting upset, divert your attention away from the frustration. When you come back to it later, says Dr. Monat, a professor of psychology at California State University, Hayward, you’ll be refreshed and have a much better perspective on how to solve it.

What should you do while you’re on your stress break? Call a friend, take a shower, walk around the block, treat yourself to a favorite snack, exercise or read a column written for teens!

• Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column. Email him at rwallace@galesburg. net.

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Dear Abby: I’m incredibly fond of my friend “Russell.” He is always supportive, considerate and kind to me. However, I know that he is into S&M and this worries me, as I can’t reconcile the two different people – a gentle person with someone wanting to dominate and possibly hurt a woman in bed.

Should I be worried that Russell is hiding a dark side that will eventually come out and ruin our friendship? – Worried Friend In Australia Dear Worried: You and Russell must be very close friends if he is describing his sexual practices with you. My experts tell me that acting out on aggressive fantasies does not necessarily mean a person IS aggressive.

As long as your relationship remains platonic, what he does in the bedroom shouldn’t affect it. But if you’re considering taking your friendship with Russell to another level, it’s important that you talk further about this. If this isn’t something you’re interested

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Denis Waitley, a founding member of the National Council on Self-Esteem, said: “Success is almost totally dependent upon drive and persistence. The extra energy required to make another effort or try another approach is the secret of winning.”

That is true, but sometimes, at the bridge table, trying for an extra trick can prove very expensive. Still, occasionally a defender can dangle a tempting carrot that leaves declarer thinking he has a no-cost shot at an overtrick.

In this deal, South is in three no-trump, and West leads the heart 10. How might West tempt declarer into an indiscretion?

South should open one notrump. Yes, the club holding of two honors doubleton is a minus, but the five-card suit is a compensating plus.

Declarer starts with seven top tricks: three hearts (given the opening lead), one diamond and three clubs. Obviously, he will attack clubs. However, West can set a nasty trap for South.

Declarer takes the first trick in his hand and cashes the club king. West should play his five.

Then, when South continues with the club queen, West should drop his eight. He is trying to make it look as though he started with J-8-5 and East with the 6-4-doubleton (and was starting a high-low with his six).

If declarer falls for the ruse, he will win the third trick with his queen and suddenly find that he cannot make the contract.

Instead, South must overtake his club queen with dummy’s ace and continue with the club 10 to drive out West’s jack. Then declarer gets at least three hearts, one diamond and five clubs.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY - GENEVA, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING, LLC, PLAINTIFF vs.

JEFFREY D FREDRES; JULIA E SEIDEL; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 2563 Address: 249 Meadows Drive, Sugar Grove, Illinois 60554 Judge Leonard J. Wojtecki NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 28, 2013, I, Sheriff of Kane County, Illinois, will on March 13, 2014 at the

hour of 9:00 AM at the Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, St. Charles, IL 60175, Room JC 100, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Kane, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 249 Meadows Drive, Sugar Grove, Illinois 60554 P.I.N.: 14-21-122-028 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $206,122.94 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 12 2025.

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 12 2025 I591181

CATALAN; CAMBRIDGE LAKES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 12CH 3137 Address: 1850 Beachview Rd., Pingree Grove, Illinois 60140 Judge Leonard J. Wojtecki NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 14, 2013, I, Sheriff of Kane County, Illinois, will on March 13, 2014 at the hour of 9:00 AM at the Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, St. Charles, IL 60175, Room JC 100, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Kane, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 1850 Beachview Rd., Pingree Grove, Illinois 60140 P.I.N.: 02-29-302-010 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $363,627.09 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORT(Published in the Kane County GAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Chronicle, February 19, 26 & For information: Examine the March 5, 2014.) court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone PUBLIC NOTICE 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 12 2783.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE LLC COUNTY - GENEVA, ILLINOIS 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A, Chicago, Illinois 60606 PLAINTIFF Ph. 312-541-9710 vs.

Fax 312-541-9711 STEPHEN E. STASICA; VERONICA

CLASSIFIED JB&A # IL 12 2783 I591151 (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, February 19, 26 & March 5, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE 11-014 New Copiers The County of Kane is seeking authorized Vendor(s) to furnish and deliver the specified new digital multi-function copiers.

Sealed Bid responses will be accepted in the Kane County Purchasing Office at the address listed above, until 2 p.m., Friday, March 14, 2014. Where they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Christopher Rossman County Purchasing Director (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, February 26, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY - GENEVA, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING, LLC, PLAINTIFF vs.

JEFFREY D FREDRES; JULIA E SEIDEL; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 2563 Address: 249 Meadows Drive, Sugar Grove, Illinois 60554 Judge Leonard J. Wojtecki NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 28, 2013, I, Sheriff of Kane County, Illinois, will on March 13, 2014 at the hour of 9:00 AM at the Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, St. Charles, IL 60175, Room JC 100, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Kane, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF LOT 65 OF SUGAR CREEK SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. ONE PHASE TWO, IN THE VILLAGE OF SUGAR GROVE, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS PER DOCUMENT NO. 1903062, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 65; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST, 40.16 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST, 180.95 FEET ALONG AND THROUGH THE PROJECTION AND EXTENSION OF THE CENTER LINE OF A PARTY WALL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST, 40.02 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE TO THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES

12 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST, 181.42 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST, 40.16 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE POINT OF BEGINNIN; IN THE VILLAGE OF SUGAR GROVE, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 249 Meadows Drive, Sugar Grove, Illinois 60554 P.I.N.: 14-21-122-028 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $206,122.94 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 12 2025.

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 12 2025 I591181

vs.

STEPHEN E. STASICA; VERONICA CATALAN; CAMBRIDGE LAKES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 12CH 3137 Address: 1850 Beachview Rd., Pingree Grove, Illinois 60140 Judge Leonard J. Wojtecki NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 14, 2013, I, Sheriff of Kane County, Illinois, will on March 13, 2014 at the hour of 9:00 AM at the Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, St. Charles, IL 60175, Room JC 100, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Kane, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 1109, IN CAMBRIDGE LAKES UNIT 13, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 23, 2006 AS DOCUMENT 2006K068216, IN THE VILLAGE OF PINGREE GROVE, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 1850 Beachview Rd., Pingree Grove, Illinois 60140 P.I.N.: 02-29-302-010 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $363,627.09 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/151512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the (Published in the Kane County foreclosure sale, other than a mortChronicle, February 19, 26 & gagee shall pay the assessments March 5, 2014.) and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR PUBLIC NOTICE (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCOUNTY - GENEVA, ILLINOIS CORDANCE WITH SECTION 15BANK OF AMERICA, N.A, 1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTPLAINTIFF

Wednesday, February 26, 2014 • Page 33 (C) GAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 12 2783.

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 12 2783 I591151

Claimants; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Dean Daubs, deceased; Geri Muench, AKA Geraldine Muench; Donald A. Muench, AKA Donald Muench; Dale Daubs, AKA Dale M. Daubs; Debra A. Trent, AKA Debra Daubsk AKA Debbie Trent; Julie Fox, as Special Representative to the Estate of Dean Daubs, deceased, Defendants.

Case No. 13 CH 2364 619 South Liberty Street Elgin, IL 60120

PUBLICATION NOTICE (Published in the Kane County The requisite affidavit(s) having Chronicle, February 19, 26 & been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS March 5, 2014.)

HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL DEFENDANTS IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED ACTION, that said action has been commenced in said Court by the PUBLIC NOTICE plaintiff(s), naming you as defendant (s) therein and praying and IN THE CIRCUIT COURT for other relief; that summons has FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL been issued out of this Court CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY – against you as provided by law, GENEVA, ILLINOIS and, that this action is still pending and undetermined in said Court.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National NOW, THEREFORE, unless you Association, file your answer or otherwise make Plaintiff, your appearance in said action in vs. this Court, by filing the same in the Unknown Owners and Non-Record

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Bids submitted in duplicate, in a sealed envelope with the words "2014 THIRD STREET PEDESTRIAN MALL PROJECT" clearly marked on it, will be received by the City of Geneva, Illinois (here after known as the OWNER) until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2014 at the office of the City Administrator, 22 South First Street, Geneva, IL 60134, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The unit price submitted shall be for furnishing of all equipment, materials, labor, and incidentals necessary to complete the work for the construction of approximately: 1) 1036.0 SQ FEET 2) 754.0 SQ FEET 3) 400.0 SQ FEET 4) 44.0 FEET 5) 36.0 FEET 6) 2190.0 SQ FEET 7) 1.0 LUMP SUM 8) 10.0 EACH 9) 6.0 EACH

PCC SIDEWALK 5" TOPSOIL RESTORATION MISCELLANEOUS PCC FLATWORK 5" PCC CURB, B6.12 PCC BARRIER CURB PAVEMENT REMOVAL TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION INSTALL GRANITE INLAYS 6" BALLARDS, CONCRETE

All proposals shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty equaling an amount not less than 10% of his bid amount. This guaranty may be in the form of a Bid Bond or cashier's check.

All Bidders at the time of signing this contract and thereafter, shall pay to all his/her employees and suppliers performing work under this contract no less than the current prevailing wages in Kane County, Illinois, which is stipulated as just compensation by the Illinois Department of Labor or thereafter determined by the Court as same.

The successful Bidder shall obtain substantial completion by May 30 and 100% completion by June 6 or incur liquidated damages of $1000/calendar day.

The Bidders will be required to submit signed affidavits showing that they are not barred from bidding as a result of a violation of either Section 33E-3 or 33E-4 of Chapter 38, Illinois Revised Statutes, 1987 (as amended); that his/her workplace is drug free, and that he/she is not delinquent with the Illinois Department of Revenue (Chapter 24, section 11-42.I or as revised).

Bidders may be asked to show proof that they are able to perform the work in a workmanlike manner and that he/she will be able to complete the work in the stipulated time.

The City of Geneva, Illinois reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities.

The entire bid package is available on the City's web site: http://www.geneva.il.us/bids.aspx Plans and proposal will be available in the office of the Director of Public Works located at 1800 South St. Geneva, Illinois 601342547. Contact person: Brian L. Schiber 630-232-1501 Ext. 3401 or bschiber@geneva.il.us .

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle, February 26, 2014.)

CLASSIFIED

Page 34 • Wednesday, February 26, 2014 by g office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on or before March 21, 2014, AN ORDER OF DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court on February 5, 2014. /s/ Thomas M. Hartwell Clerk of the Circuit Court (SEAL) /s/ Laura A. Duplantier One of Plaintiff's Attorney's Laura A. Duplantier MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6297986

ing.

NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendant, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in Kane County at 540 South Randall Rd., St. Charles, IL 60174 on or before March 28, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

Circuit Clerk Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 13 8117 I591576

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle, February 26, March 5 & (Published in the Kane County 12, 2014.)

Chronicle, February 19, 26 & March 5, 2014.)

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY - GENEVA, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs.

JACK BENESIEWICZ A/K/A JACK BENESIWICZ; JOANNA BENESIEWICZ A/K/A JOANNA BENESIWICZ; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; TIMBER TRAILS CONDOMINIUM HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANT 13CH 1980 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, JACK BENESIEWICZ A/K/A JACK BENESIWICZ and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 16th Judicial Circuit, Kane County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendant, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: LOT 356 IN TIMBER TRAILS UNIT 6 BEING A PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26 AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 26, 2002 AS DOCUMENT 2002K119007, IN KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 100 Boulder Drive, Gilberts, IL 60136 P.I.N.: 02-25-355-008 and which said mortgage was signed by JACK BENESIEWICZ A/K/A JACK BENESIWICZ, JOANNA BENESIEWICZ A/K/A JOANNA BENESIWICZ, mortgagor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Ryland Mortgage Company, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Kane County as Document No. 2003K114479; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of Kane County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the Matter of the Estate: TIMOTHY C. O'BRIEN 577 Hamilton Lane, North Aurora, IL 60542 Date and Place of Death: January 18, 2014, North Aurora, Illinois Case No. 14 P 82 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS & LEGATEES 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of Timothy C. O'Brien who died on January 18, 2014, a resident of North Aurora, Illinois.

2. The Representative for the estate is: M. Azalia O'Brien.

3. The Attorney for the estate is: Jennifer Nagle, 552 S. Washington Street, Suite 100, Naperville, IL 60540.

4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before August 26, 2014. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, P.O. Box 112, Geneva, IL 60134-112, with the Representative or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

5. On February 7, 2014, an Order Admitting the Will to Probate and Appointing the Representative was entered.

6. Within forty-two (42) days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony or witnesses to the Will in open Court, or other evidence, as provided in Article VI 5/6-21 (755 ILCS 5/6/21).

7. Within six (6) months after the effective date of the original Order Admit-ting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided under Article VIII 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1).

8. The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284).

Nagl prov Attorney for Executor projects will require material testing, exploration and subsurface PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in the Kane County geotechnical work.

Chronicle, February 26, March 5 & NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 12, 2014.)

The entire bid package is available on the City's web site at that on March 27, 2014 at http://www.geneva.il.us/bids.aspx 10:00 a.m., a sale will be held at PUBLIC NOTICE Equity Lifestyle Properties, LLC, Kindly submit, in sealed en- d/b/a Willow Lake Estates, 161 W. velopes to the City of Geneva, City River Road, Elgin, Illinois to sell the Advertisement for Bidding Hall 22 South First Street Geneva, following articles to enforce a lien Illinois 60134 on or before March existing under the laws of the State FOR: Belgium Town Park 13, 2014 at 10:00 AM. The sub- of Illinois against such article for laOWNER: St. Charles Park District, mittals will be opened and read out bor, services, skill or material ex101 South Second Street, St. loud at this time. pended upon a storage furnished Charles, Illinois 60174 for such articles at the request of the Your submittal shall include two following designated persons, unThe St. Charles Park District will (2) complete copies of your pro- less such articles are redeemed receive separate sealed bids until posal and shall include the request- within 30 days of the publication of 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March ed information from the City's web- this notice.

17th, 2014 at the Pottawatomie site.

Community Center, 8 North AvName of person enue, St. Charles, Illinois, for Bel- There is no history of soil conLamb Investments gium Town Park. tamination or any PIP within the (David Parshall) project limits.

This project generally consists of Description of Article site demolition and earthwork, tree The City of Geneva has limited 2001 Friendship Mobile Home, removal, asphalt trails and parking funds available to complete this VIN# MY0052890ABF lot paving, concrete paving, shelter, project, therefore notice is hereby located at 78 Melbrook, Elgin, IL playground, pickleball court, fenc- given that the City of Geneva reing, limestone outcropping, bank serves the right to make reasonable stabilization, landscaping and site changes to the scope of work or to Lien Amount $10,100.00 seeding. reject all the submittals. These changes shall not be reason for Equity Lifestyle Properties, LLC Copies of the bidding specifica- any adjustment to the unit prices. tions will be available at the office The requested schedule of fees is d/b/a Willow Lake Estates of the St. Charles Park District, Pot- not a statement that all items and By Ottosen Britz Kelly Cooper tawatomie Community Center, after services listed on the schedule will Gilbert & DiNolfo, their attorneys 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February be utilized in this project. Further- 9990 W. 190th Street, Suite A 25, 2014. A $25 (non-refund- more if there are item(s) that your Mokena, IL 60448 708-478-4600 able) fee is required for each set of firm typically uses that will incur bid plans. Check should be additional costs but is not shown (Published in the Kane County payable to the St. Charles Park Dison the schedule of fees or the pro- Chronicle, February 19, 26 & trict. posal documents (e.g. millage; trip March 5, 2014.)

The above bids will be opened charge or equipment charges¡Ä) and read publicly at 10:00 a.m. please include these costs in your on Monday, March 17th, 2014 at submittal. Please include over time the Pottawatomie Community Cen- and weekend hourly rates also.

PUBLIC NOTICE ter.

After a selection is made the inASSUMED NAME A non-mandatory pre-bid meet- formation shall be posted on the PUBLICATION NOTICE ing will be held on-site at 10:30 City's web site. a.m. March 5, 2014.

The subsurface exploration re- Public Notice is hereby given The Belgium Town Park im- sults and boring log will need to be that on Monday, February 24, provements are being financed, in submitted with recommendations 2014 a certificate was filed in the part, with funds from the Illinois De- by May 2, 2014 to the City of office of the County Clerk of Kane partment of Natural Resources, Geneva Department of Public County, Illinois, setting forth the "Open Space Lands Acquisition and Works 1800 South Street Geneva, names and addresses of all persons Development Grant Program". It is Illinois 60134-2547 Attn: C. Elton owning, conducting and transacting the business known as ADORE the policy of the St. Charles Park Orozco.

District to encourage the participation of minorities, females, and per- Everyone working on this project sons with disabilities to the maxi- shall be compensated at rates no mum extent feasible in Park District less than the current prevailing projects. wage in Kane County, Illinois.

The St. Charles Park District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to accept any proposals which, in its judgment, will be to the best interest of the Park District. Only bids in compliance with the provisions of the specifications will be considered.

John Wessel Assistant Superintendent of Planning, Design & Construction

Kane County Chronicle / kcchronicle.com ing unningham Kane County Clerk

BY CHRISTINE located at 1916 Moore Avenue, St. Charles, IL (Published in the Kane County 60174.

Chronicle, February 19, 26 & Dated: February 24, 2014.

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PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on February 11, 2014 a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Kane County, Illinois, setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as MVA CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING located at 286 Evergreen Circle, Gilberts, IL 60136.

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Kaneland chess players sparkle at state KANELAND CONNECTION Al Lagattolla MAPLE PARK – Whenever a Kaneland High School chess player can pick up a medal at the IHSA State Tournament, coach Ken Dentino said, it’s a reason to celebrate.

Kaneland sophomore Spencer Serwin came away with a ninth-place medal this month at the tournament, which took place at the Peoria Civic Center.

He lost his first match, but he then won the next six.

Dentino said that’s a good feat, considering some of the best players in the state are in the event.

“It’s not easy to do,” Dentino said, adding that players cannot lose more than one match if they want to earn a state medal. “Somewhere, you’re guaranteed to play against someone really, really good.”

There were nine Kaneland players assigned to eight total boards. Two players shared the eighth board duties. Serwin was on the fifth board. Others were Nic Likeum (first board), Matt Kalinowski (second board), Drew Doyle (third board), Stephen Jennings (fourth board), J.P. Heineckie (sixth board), Duncan Kriedler (seventh board) and Cole Hookham and Brendan Madziarczyk (eighth board).

Dentino said there are 17 players on the roster, which he said was a good turnout.

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The Kaneland High School chess team recently went to the IHSA’s Chess Team State Tournament. Pictured are coach Ken Dentino (front row, from left), J.P. Heinicke, Matt Kalinowski (hooded shirt), Charlie Faulkner, Brendan Nadziarczyk, Isaac Brazee, Alex Gale, Cole Hookham and Ryan St. Peter. In the back row are Duncan Kriedler (from left), Stephen Jennings, Spencer Serwin, Nic Likeum and Drew Doyle.

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hang in there with the best in the state and come out .500 was a positive thing,” he said.

Two key dates are approaching. Kaneland hosts a regional tournament March 10.

If Kaneland advances out of that tournament, it would head to the March 15 sectional event.

Varsity team members include Ethan Witt, Muneeb Rehman, Nic Likeum, Matt Kalinwoski and Anna Piazza.

Dentino had praise for Witt in particular.

“He has worked extraordinarily hard over the last two years,” Dentino said. “I don’t think we’ve had any other kid who has worked that hard.”

“Any time I’m over 10, I’m happy,” he said. Dentino added that he knows of more potential players hoping to join the team next year, and he’s “pretty confident we’ll be able to maintain our numbers, and that’s always an important thing.”

Scholastic Bowl news Kaneland’s Scholastic Bowl team also has a reason to celebrate after winning the Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference. Dentino, who also coaches the Scholastic Bowl team, said the squad then went to a statewide tournament, sponsored by the National Academic Quiz Tournaments, in which Kaneland finished 5-4.

Dentino said it was a good result, saying that the team members went in thinking it would be a positive experience.

“To go 5-4 in nine matches … the fact that we were able to

Middle school students’ science success Thirty-seven Kaneland Harter Middle School students will advance to the regional competition of the Illinois Junior Academy of Science Fair at Northern Illinois

University, according to a Kaneland news release.

They are Alex Montalbano, Kaitlyn Becker, Ian Stoll, Rachel Wozniak, Robbie Dudzinski, Jessica Tiv, Jessica Shell, Zach Farris, Bella Vargas, Ysabelle Simbol, Amanda Eckstrom, Jeff Wachter, Augumn Georgi, Katie Moore, Ava Mandele, Brennan Hare, Olivia Goodenough, Drew Gould, Tim Rosko, Lexi Abruzzo, Sam Webster, Trevor Cannon, Bryce Burton, Hunter Smith, Carson Wallace, Bridget McCracken, Alyssa Lech, Gabrielle Faletto, Peyton Haiser, Trevor Jones, Nicholas Rauwolf, Brian Bartholomew, Ben Purcell, Grand Schaaf, Robert Berrios, Sandra Gale and Tiffany Castracion.

• Al Lagattolla is the news editor of the Kane County Chronicle. Write to him at alagattolla@shawmedia.com.

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Education in Action Preparing for Tomorrow’s Careers, Today Second graders at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary lived up to District 302’s mission to “graduate all students college, career, and community ready” during the recent career days held at the school. Although it will be quite a few years before these second graders are ready to graduate, their family and community members are already helping to prepare them for their futures. As a part of the social studies curriculum, students explored aspects of a community including the types of workers who can be found there. Then the career days brought the social studies content to life as 21 community members presented information about their careers to the students. Wearing what they typically wear to work, the presenters added an authentic experience to the social studies unit. John Stewart Elementary would like to thank all of the parents and community members who provided the students with this opportunity to connect school to the real world.

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