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Board boosts pay of appeal reviewers By KEVIN P. CRAVER kcraver@shawmedia.com WOODSTOCK – The McHenry County Board gave a raise, over a handful of objections, to a Board of Review that heard another record year of assessment appeals. County Board members voted Tuesday evening, 19-3, to grant 2.5 percent raises to the review board’s three primary hearing officers. The raises, retroactive to the Dec. 1 start of the county fiscal year, increase Chairman Jan Hevert’s salary to $31,677, and the salaries of members Mark Ruda and Clifton Haughton to $30,765. The Board of Review, which consists of three primary members and 12 alternates who receive a $125 per diem when they are called in, heard more than 10,000 appeals for assessments that will determine this year’s property-tax bills, Supervisor of Assessments Robert Ross told County Board members. “I couldn’t be prouder of the McHenry County Board of Review,” Ross said. County Board member Diane Evertsen, R-Harvard, did not question

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Mario Lopez of Crystal Lake washes dishes Wednesday while working at the Village Squire in Crystal Lake. Lopez has been a busboy at the restaurant for the past four months.

Area businesses have mixed views on higher minimum pay in Ill. By STEPHEN Di BENEDETTO sdibenedetto@shawmedia.com Recent calls to raise the minimum wage in Illinois received a mixed reaction from McHenry County businesses, as special interests on both sides of the issue prepare for a looming wage debate in Springfield. Local business groups, such as the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, argued that any increase in the minimum wage would slow economic growth and force small businesses in particular to cut back on staff hours and new hires to conserve costs. But at least one local owner said he welcomes higher pay for his low-income workers. George Karas, who owns Village Squire restaurants in Crystal Lake and McHenry, said the benefit of increased worker productivity outweighs any potential damage to his personnel budget. “By raising the minimum wage, I would raise my expectations for them in making this a better place for customers,” Karas said. “Minimum wage equals minimum ser-

vice. That’s how I see it.” Karas admitted that his position puts him in the minority among his fellow business owners, who traditionally resist minimum wage increases that would saddle them with more expenses. Statewide business groups such as the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Retail Merchants Association immediately denounced Gov. Pat Quinn’s call last month to raise the state’s minimum wage from $8.25 an hour to at least $10 an hour during the next four years. Since then, state Sen. Kimberly Lightford, D-Chicago, has started negotiating a bill that would achieve Quinn’s call for a double-digit minimum wage. Illinois already has one of the highest minimum wage rates in the nation, ranking fourth behind Vermont, Oregon and Washington. But Kimberly Drew, a policy associate for the Chicago-based Heartland Alliance, said

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$8.25 – current Illinois minimum wage Largest minimum wage rates by state (per hour): $9.19 – Washington $8.95 – Oregon $8.60 – Vermont $8.25 – Connecticut $7.25 – Federal minimum wage

Source: U.S. Labor Department Previous minimum wage rates in Illinois: • Through June 30, 2007: $6.50 an hour (tipped employees $3.90 an hour) • July ’07 to June 08: $7.50 an hour • July ’08 to June 09: $7.75 an hour • July ’09 to June 10: $8 an hour • July ’10 to present: $8.25 an hour (tipped employees $4.95 an hour)

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State Senate OKs pension reform plan By REGINA GARCIA CANO The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Senate President John Cullerton’s test run of pension reform, designed to show the financial world that lawmakers could take the smallest step toward fixing a gaping $96.7 billion hole, barely won approval Wednesday – on the second try – casting doubt on a mess that has vexed legislators for more than a year. The Senate voted 30-22 to reform one state pension system facing financial trouble, but it was the largest of five, the Teachers’ Retirement System.

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GOP self-diagnosis details party struggles While it’s healthy to be cynical about party loyalism, government works better when both major parties have a pulse. And when it comes to presidential elections, the Republican Party should have called a priest shortly before Nov. 6, 2012. The only ones who didn’t see this coming were the same ones who eschew the “mainstream media” and prefer the snugness of their information cocoons where talk radio host and bloggers whisper sweet deficit reduction in their ears. That isn’t to say that the GOP is an abject failure or doesn’t have plenty of valid points. They control Congress and dominate the political landscape on a state-by-state basis with 30 Republican governors. To say all is lost is misstating the facts. But presidential elections can’t be won with only some of the suburbs, Texas and key Southern and central states. They certainly can’t be won with only white voters who made up 72 percent of the electorate in 2012 compared with 88 percent in the start of the Reagan era in 1980. If you’re a Republican, an indepen-

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VIEWS Kevin Lyons dent or even a Democrat who wants to know the enemy better, you really should check out the Republican National Committee’s recently completed Growth and Opportunity Project report at http://growthopp.gop.com. Left-wing critics call it a GOP autopsy, while right-wing zealots decry it as navel gazing. That should tell you that it’s a reasonable conclusion, or what recovering alcoholics refer to as a moment of clarity. Some of the more artful lines in the report are things that already have been said many times by many people. The difference here is that it’s coming from the RNC – not the conspiring mainstream media. “The Republican Party needs to stop talking to itself. We have become expert in how to provide ideological reinforcement to like-minded people, but devastatingly we have lost the ability to be persuasive with, or

welcoming to, those who do not agree with us on every issue,” the report states. Mega dittos. While the report does address immigration, it falls short by failing to seriously discuss social issues such as gun control and gay marriage, which is also exactly where the party falls short when trying to speak to the middle and attract independent voters. Most people don’t think reasonable gun control is a leftist conspiracy by the government to force its citizenship into submission. Most people don’t strongly object if two guys want to put on tuxes and say “I do.” That doesn’t mean everyone within the core of the Republican Party has to change his personal stance on those positions, but if they want to break the trend of losing the popular vote in five out the last six presidential elections, they might want to back off on making them national platforms. Maybe budget hawks don’t consider those issues vital and are fine letting the right fringe of the party

lead on social issues, but many voters in general presidential elections do care, and they can be turned off by such exclusive rhetoric. Here in Illinois, perhaps a poster child for GOP failure, party operatives nearly removed GOP Chairman Pat Brady for admitting that he personally did not oppose gay marriage. The ham-fisted maneuver failed when the grownups, including Sen. Mark Kirk, Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka and Illinois House Republican Leader Tom Cross, arrived before anyone forced Brady to recite the Heterosexual Pledge of Allegiance. One of the first things you do when you want to move into a new house – say the White House – is figure out what to throw out before loading up the moving truck. Some of its extreme positions on social issues would be a great place for the GOP to start.

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he didn’t think the killing was part of any larger attack against his cabinet, members of which stood behind him, several of them crying. “Tom Clements dedicated his life to being a public servant, to making our state a better place and he is going to be deeply, deeply missed,” said Hickenlooper, who planned to go to Monument to meet with Clements’ family after signing gun-control bills.

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Obama pledges resolve against Iran’s nuclear aims The ASSOCIATED PRESS JERUSALEM – Eager to reassure an anxious ally, President Barack Obama on Wednesday affirmed Israel’s sovereign right to defend itself from any threat and vowed to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He said containment of a nuclear-armed Iran was not an option and said the United States would do whatever it takes to prevent Iran from getting “the world’s worst weapons.” Meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on his first visit to the Jew-

ish state as president, Obama offered his personal commitment that the U.S. would stand by Israel in any circumstances that required it to act to protect its people. He said the U.S. and Israel would start talks soon on a new, 10-year security cooperation package to replace one that expires in 2017. Obama also pledged to investigate whether chemical weapons were used this week in neighboring Syria’s 2-yearold civil war, something he said would be a “game-changer” for current U.S. policy. In addition, he said he would continue to urge Israel and the

Palestinians to relaunch the moribund peace process. Speaking at a joint news conference, Obama and Netanyahu, who have sparred on numerous occasions in the past, presented a united front on Iran. They stressed repeatedly that all options – including military ones – are on the table to keep Iran from acquiring an atomic weapon if the diplomatic track fails. And they brushed aside apparent differences over when the Iranian nuclear program might reach the point that military action is required.

8BRIEFS Syria regime, rebels want probe of attack BEIRUT – Syria’s government and rebels Wednesday both demanded an international investigation into an alleged chemical weapons attack, as the country’s feared arsenal became the latest propaganda tool in the 2-year-old civil war. President Barack Obama said the United States is investigating whether chemical weapons have been deployed

in Syria, but noted that he is “deeply skeptical” of claims by President Bashar Assad’s regime that rebel forces were behind such an attack.

Senate OKs $85 billion in cuts, avert shutdown WASHINGTON – The Senate approved legislation Wednesday to lock in $85 billion in widely decried spending cuts aimed at restraining federal deficits – and to avoid a

government shutdown just a week away. Meat inspectors were spared furloughs, but more than 100 small and medium air traffic facilities were left exposed to possible closure as the two parties alternately clashed and cooperated over proposals to take the edge off spending cuts that took effect March 1. House approval of the bill could come as early as today.

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Underfunding led to sizable deficit • PENSION Continued from page A1 True to the approach he’s taken previously, Cullerton, a Chicago Democrat, wrote the legislation to give teachers a choice between health care coverage during retirement or reduced annual cost-of-living increases. The “consideration” approach, Cullerton insists, would allow the state to sidestep a prohibition in the Illinois Constitution against reducing previously promised pension benefits. “Benefits cannot be changed unless the Legislature offers public employees and retirees a choice and the opportunity to consider and accept that offer,” Cullerton said. But between the slim victory on a narrowly drafted bill and the earlier defeat

parts became law and a court threw out the comprehensive part, his “consideration” idea could survive. But he pared that bill down to just teachers for Wednesday’s vote. He took the step, according to his spokesman, so financial agencies that have put Illinois’ credit worthiness at worst in the nation would see that legislators, stymied for more than a year on the issue, could agree on a least a piece of the puzzle. “We want to send a clear sign to the investment community that we are capable of addressing one of the major pension systems,” Cullerton spokesman Ron Holmes said. Cullerton said his measure would save the state at least $18 billion, and up to $40 billion, during the next three decades as the state caught up with its pension deficit.

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8BRIEFS Gov. defends Corrections chief’s reappointment SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Pat Quinn is defending his decision to reappoint the state’s Corrections director after complaints from workers and Republicans about ethics, crowding and understaffing. The Democratic governor told reporters Wednesday he has confidence in S.A. “Tony” Godinez. The Senate must confirm the appointment. Quinn reappointed Godinez this week for a second two-year term. He took over in 2011.

Illinois man freed after note deemed not a threat ST. LOUIS – A former Southern Illinois University student convicted in 2011 of attempting to threaten a murderous rampage has been released from prison, days after an appeals court overturned the aspiring rapper’s conviction and the ensuing fiveyear sentence. Olutosin Oduwole, 27, was released Monday from a state lockup in Jacksonville. Last week, Illinois’ 5th District Appellate Court tossed out his conviction, ruling that prosecutors failed to prove he actively tried to convey a threat. During his trial in Madison County, prosecutors argued that on a piece of paper found in 2007 in Oduwole’s car, which was found abandoned on the university’s Edwardsville campus, he had written that he would go on a murderous rampage if he wasn’t paid $50,000.

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Board’s raise due to rising workload • APPEALS Continued from page A1 the quality of their work, but disagreed with handing out raises to government employees while local taxpayers are suffering. “What I do dispute is while we have an unemployment rate of 9 percent, for heaven’s sake, do we need to give a 2.5 percent increase on the backs of taxpayers with no jobs at all?” Evertsen said. Preliminary data released last week put the county’s jobless rate at 9.7 percent for January. The number of assessment appeals has skyrocketed since the bursting of the housing bubble. The 8,893 appeals filed last year were up more than 50 percent from the 5,885 appeals in 2010. And 2010’s appeals were up by 40 percent over those filed in 2009. The county assessor’s office fielded only 677 appeals a decade ago. The board of review’s numbers and compensation increased as well to deal with the workload. The three primary members made $20,000 a year in 2009, when the County Board increased the number of alternates from nine to 15. The county had 17 alternates last year. County Board member John Hammerand, R-Wonder Lake, who also voted “no,” said the county should investigate what he called the rampant over-assessment of properties that has led to these record appeals.

How they voted The McHenry County Board voted Tuesday, 19-3, to give a 2.5 percent salary bump to the three primary members of the Board of Review who hear property tax assessment appeals. Voting “no” were John Hammerand, R-Wonder Lake, Diane Evertsen, R-Harvard, and Joe Gottemoller, R-Crystal Lake. Board members Sandra Fay Salgado, R-McHenry, and Michael Walkup, R-Crystal Lake, were absent.

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Critic calls minimum wage increase a ‘job killer in this state’ • WAGES Continued from page A1 that a minimum wage of at least a $10 an hour would help low-income earners keep pace with accelerating costs for food, housing and transportation. The alliance, which aims to eradicate poverty in the

Midwest, estimated that a full-time minimum wage worker in Illinois earns $17,000 a year, and most of those workers (84.2 percent) are older than 20. “The reality is that workers can’t survive or support themselves adequately on a minimum wage job anymore,” Drew said. “We believe no one who works full

time for a living should be living in poverty.” The alliance has been working with Lightford on a minimum wage bill that could be debated in the Statehouse by May. The retail merchants association also has been contacting the Chicago senator about the bill’s adverse effects on retailers, Vice President Tanya Triche

said. A minimum wage hike would put the state at a competitive disadvantage to border businesses in Midwestern states with lower minimum wage rates, such as Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa and Missouri. A rate increase also would squeeze businesses already grappling with increased

costs from the federal health care overhaul and tight profit margins from the slow economy, she said. “Increasing the minimum wage at this point is a job killer in this state,” Triche said. “When there are more plentiful times, the conversation may be different. But we aren’t in those plentiful times.”

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Hebron president: Beatty Two candidates are running for village president in Hebron – an incumbent and the chairman of the Hebron-Alden-Greenwood Fire Protection District Board. Frank Beatty, 62, a police officer in McCullom Lake and former Hebron police officer, has been the village president of the small town near the Wisconsin border for 16 years. He also has served on the Executive Board of the McHenry County Council of Government. John Jacobson is chairman of the HebronAlden-Greenwood Fire Protection District Board of Trustees. He did not fill out a candidate questionnaire sent from the Northwest Herald. Jacobson faces charges of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony, and unlawful possession of a controlled substance. McHenry County Sheriff’s deputies stopped Jacobson on Jan. 15 and said they found less than 3 grams of crack cocaine in his vehicle. Like many area towns, Hebron was poised for a growth spurt in the mid-1990s until the housing market crashed. Beatty said he hopes to encourage growth again and that Hebron should prepare for competition by eliminating impact fees and transition fees. Because of the anticipated growth, Hebron built a new water plant, which has drastically affected Hebron’s residents’ water rates. Beatty hopes to attract new growth to even out the impact and lower rates across the village. He touts his ability to receive grant money for Hebron to help pay for many village projects. We endorse Beatty.

Holiday Hills president: Drury Voters in Holiday Hills have a tough choice when they go to the polls to elect their next village president. On the ballot are incumbent Village President Mickey Brown and challenger Daniel Drury. Both seem passionate about their small village and improving the quality of life for its residents. Brown has the experience to lead the village. She has been village president or a village trustee for all but four years since 1988. In a village with a small tax base, Brown said her top priority is to find more revenue sources so the village can provide more services for its residents. Drury is a newcomer to village politics. He is running for an elected position for the first time. He wants to preserve Holiday HIlls’ smalltown atmosphere, but make improvements to the village’s services. He thinks the village has not taken advantage of grants that might be available to improve the village’s water and sewer services. He also wants to make it easier for residents who want to pay to dredge some of the village’s channels, something he says needs to be done. We endorse Drury.

8ANOTHER VIEW

No money for White House tours? C’mon Sixth-graders from St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Waverly, Iowa, have turned to Facebook in an effort to save a planned tour of the White House. The children were scheduled for a tour on March 16 as part of a school trip to Washington, D.C., but the tour was canceled due to “staffing reductions resulting from the sequestration.” In response, students posted a video on Facebook in which they make a plea for the White House visit. According to the White House Visitors Office, all tours are cancelled until further notice. The last tours were conducted March 8. Call us cynical, but this decision strikes us as nothing but a PR ploy by President Obama to focus all of the blame for the sequester on Congress. After all, if you want to schedule a tour of the White House, you have to call your congressional representative, right? Let them take the heat. “They can tour the country on the taxpayers’ dime but can’t allow taxpayers to tour the White House? Seriously?” John Hart, a spokesman for U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., said to the Washington Post. Good point. Doesn’t the White House belong to all of us? Despite the sequester, you can still tour the U.S. Capitol, by the way. No money for tours of the White House? C’mon, give us a break. Sioux City (Iowa) Journal

Editorial Board: John Rung, Dan McCaleb, Jason Schaumburg, Kevin Lyons, Jon Styf, Kate Schott, Stacia Hahn

8IT’S YOUR WRITE To the Editor: I was happy to see your March 10 editorial supporting state Rep. Jack Franks’ efforts to push the legislature to work only on the pension and budget crisis facing the state of Illinois. Rep. Franks has publicly asked Gov. Quinn and the Speaker of the House to suspend all other legislative matters and call a special session of the Legislature whose sole focus would be those two items. Rep. Franks is the unique public official who understands that until we solve these two most pressing issues, nothing else the state does matters. He has his priorities in order. Instead of working on social issues, the state Legislature needs to change its focus and follow Rep. Franks’ lead.

qualified for the position and who will treat the taxpayers respectfully and honestly. That person is Mary Mahady. Unlike nonpartisan city elections, a party affiliation is necessary for township elections. The office of assessor should be nonpartisan, exactly how Mary Mahady perceives it. Carol is correct that Mary is proud of and emphasizes her service on the Board of Review, which has given her a wealth of experience and insight. In her capacity as a hearing officer, she judged the work of the assessors. For 13 years, Mary Mahady corrected Carol’s mistakes and made sure taxpayers were treated fairly and equitably. Mary will bring that judicious attitude of fairness to the assessor’s office where it is currently lacking. Vote for Mary on April 9.

Tom Mishler

Kelly Haffner

Woodstock

McHenry

These 3 deserve MCC vote

Unsure of Hultgren’s vote

To the Editor: I strongly support McHenry County College expanding training and certifications in health care. However, I have serious reservations about its $42 million expansion plan. MCC assumes the population of McHenry County will grow by 3.5 percent annually. But from 2000 to 2010, the county population grew by 48,000 – only 2.1 percent per year. Moreover, 36,000 of that increase were people over age 50, primarily because of retirement communities. People age 19 and younger grew by a mere 8,000. Using the wrong growth assumption would result in a facility three times larger than needed. Power Wellness, which has a conflict of interest since it will benefit from the expansion plan, commissioned the feasibility study that the board will not release to taxpayers. Finally, the board will not allow a public referendum on the plan. Tom Wilbeck, Chris Jenner and Molly Walsh are highly qualified and support a referendum. They deserve your vote.

To the Editor: It came to my attention a few weeks ago that U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren voted against the Violence Against Women Act. I’m not sure of his reasoning. I can’t imagine that he thinks there is no longer a need for special protections to be in place for vulnerable women. Does he think that this is no longer an issue? I had thought that part of his oath of office was to serve and protect the people of the United States. This law has been shown to make a huge difference for those vulnerable women. And remember this issue is not tied to any socioeconomic class. It works to protect over 50 percent of the population and, therefore, over 50 percent of the voters. I’m really just flabbergasted. Who exactly are you protecting, Rep. Hultgren?

Follow Franks’ lead

Joseph L. Daleiden Woodstock

Mahady has nonpartisan approach to assessor job To the Editor: It is unfortunate that Carol Perschke is attempting to make the McHenry Township assessor election a partisan issue. The real issue is who is best

Cathy Johnson Marengo

Franks listens To the Editor: I attended state Rep. Jack Franks’ listening tour stop in Marengo on March 9. I learned a lot and encourage others to attend these future meetings. The representative sincerely wanted to listen to his constituents and learn what matters are most important to us. I discovered that the Legislature is in session four days a week, but, according to the representative,

8THE FIRST AMENDMENT

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not accomplishing as much as it should because it is not focused on the pension and budget crisis in Illinois. I observed that the vast majority who showed up at the meeting were also primarily concerned with the fiscal issues of the state, but there was an organized group, most of whom were not from the district, who were there to lobby against same-sex marriage. Rep. Franks explained that while social issues are always important, he remains focused on the most pressing issue facing all Illinoisans, the pension fund fix. He said he met with folks in Hebron the previous week and will hold similar events in all towns throughout the district over the next few months to continue to listen to his constituents. I found his approach old-fashioned and comforting. It is not often that a public official puts himself out to be readily accessible and engages citizen input. The dialogue was respectful and enlightening. I hope that our other elected officials follow Rep. Franks’ example and really listen to their constituents. Amy Appel Wonder Lake

Low loves being mayor To the Editor: I received word from a friend of mine that McHenry Alderman Andy Glab is going door-to-door on behalf of my mother’s opponent, spreading half-truths and misinformation about my mother, Mayor Sue Low. I would just like to take a moment to tell you what I know about my mother, having had the privilege of being raised by her. My mother has spent her entire life putting the needs of her family and community above her own needs at times. She has instilled in me a deep and abiding love for McHenry and community service. She does not have a malicious bone in her body, and she is truly someone whom I look up to. She

related letter is 5 p.m. March 29. All letters are subject to editing for length and clarity at the sole discretion of the editor. Submit letters by: • E-mail: letters@nwherald.com • Mail: Northwest Herald “It’s Your Write” Box 250 Crystal Lake, IL 60039-0250

loves McHenry and being your mayor, and it would be a travesty if she couldn’t continue. Bethany Murgatroyd McHenry

America needs God To the Editor: As Easter approaches, Christians must reflect that journey into Jerusalem where Jesus Christ rode in on a donkey. They shouted, “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” Thinking he was bringing a revolution but instead brought a greater hope. Jesus went to the cross, putting sins of all humanity upon himself so that those who believed in him would not die but would have eternal life. The night of his arrest he prayed in the garden while the others slept. Blood of tears poured as the Father sent an angel to strengthen him. He knew the hour had come. Through all the torture, the beatings and the crucifixion, Jesus spoke only the truth and, yet, was convicted. And despite that he still said, “Father, forgive.” He rose to life from death three days later to show Thomas his truth. “Blessed are those who believe and yet have not seen.” How lucky for them to see that. To hear Jesus and see his miracles and even then they had a hard time believing. And they witnessed him. What America needs today is truth and love. Truth in our country, truth in our schools, and love in our hearts. And restoration of faith in God. In these difficult times, America needs God. And despite what some say, we need love for one another and truth living in us. For blessed are those who keeps their faith and has not seen and still believes. Bob DeLacy Jr. Marengo

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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High pressure will continue to move into the area bringing lighter winds and abundant sunshine. Due to another cold morning, high temperatures will struggle to reach 30 degrees. By Friday, high pressure slides east bringing temperatures to near 40. Clouds roll in Saturday with accumulating snow by Sunday along with windy conditions.

LAKE FORECAST WATER TEMP: Chicago Winds: WNW at 10-20 kts. 34/21 Waves: 4-7 ft.

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UV INDEX TODAY The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index™ number, the greater the need for eye and skin protection.

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Breaking news @ www.NWHerald.com

News editor: Kevin Lyons • kelyons@shawmedia.com

8COMMUNITY NEWS

FATAL BLAZE BEGAN IN LIVING ROOM McHENRY – Firefighters determined that a fire that killed a 12-year-old McHenry girl started in a kitchen/living room area on the first floor, making it difficult for occupants on the second floor to escape. The fire on March 8 killed Dayana Garcia, while her parents, two younger brothers and older brother managed to escape their Parkway Avenue home. A joint investigation by the state fire marshal, McHenry Township Fire Protection District and McHenry police determined that the cause of the blaze was accidental. Organizers have set up a website to collect donations for Garcia’s family. To date, they have raised $2,075. Donations can be made online at http:// shawurl.com/jmr. McHenry Fire Chief Tony Huemann reminded residents to have a working fire alarm on each level of a home.

Economy a focus at forum

– Chelsea McDougall

CL CHURCH TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE TODAY CRYSTAL LAKE – Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, 300 S. Pathway Court, will host a blood drive from 2 to 6:30 p.m. today. Walk-ins are welcome. For appointments, call Beth at 815-477-7332 or sign up online at www.heartlandbc.org.

– Northwest Herald

SOCIETY HOSTS MEMBERS’ NIGHT UNION – Get a sneak peek at the McHenry County Historical Society’s new “Members’ Only” exhibit from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the society’s museum, 6422 Main St. The exhibit, on loan from some of the members’ private collections, will not open to the public until May 5. But current members, as well as those who join that night, can see an array of items while enjoying free refreshments. There also will be an opportunity to one’s memberships for the 2013-14 season – including a new two-year membership. Attendees also will be able to say farewell to office manager Nancy Irwin, who is retiring after 11 years, and learn about the things planned for the museum’s 50th year. For information, call 815-9232267 or visit www.gothistory. org.

– Northwest Herald

LITH BINGO TO HOST HAM GIVEAWAY LAKE IN THE HILLS – Lake in the Hills Bingo will host an Easter ham giveaway during its event Friday. The nonprofit group raises funds to assist families affected by Ewing’s sarcoma pediatric cancer. The event, which will feature three jackpot games, will be at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 1231, 1101 W. Algonquin Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cocktails and a snack bar will be available. For information, visit www.lakeinthehillsbingo. com.

– Northwest Herald

8LOCAL DEATHS William A. “Bill” Rowan 74, Johnsburg Norman B. Sargent 80, Cary Gladys Wicke 88, Huntley OBITUARIES on page B5

Monica Maschak – mmaschak@shawmedia.com

The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce held a candidates forum Wednesday for those running for the Lake in the Hills Village Board. Attending were (from left) village president candidates Paul Mulcahy and Bill Dustin, and village trustee candidates Denise Barreto, Stephen Harlfinger, Bob Huckins and Kenneth Tentler. All are on the April 9 ballot.

LITH board candidates talk of need for more local development By JOSEPH BUSTOS jbustos@shawmedia.com LAKE IN THE HILLS – Improving economic development was among the issues candidates for the Village Board discussed Wednesday at a forum. Two candidates for Lake in the Hills village president and four candidates for village trustee gave their pitches Wednesday on why they should be elected April 9, during the forum at the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce.

Election Central Follow the local, state and national races at NWHerald. com/election. Bill Dustin, who is a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and current Trustee Paul Mulcahy are competing for the village president seat. Current Village President Ed Plaza is not running for a fourth term. Trustees Denise Barreto, Stephen Harlfinger and Bob Huckins are run-

ning for re-election. Kenneth Tentler, who works in construction, is hoping to grab one of the three seats up for grabs. All of the candidates said they were against a continuous flow intersection at Randall and Algonquin roads. The Lake in the Hills Village Board even passed a resolution last year against the idea of the continuous flow intersection, which was proposed to help alleviate traffic congestion. The board said it prefers a conventional intersection. They all had ideas of what can be

done with economic development. Dustin said even though the village has hired an economic development coordinator, it should have done so four years ago. “It’s like closing the gate after the horse has left the barn,” Dustin said. To fill up spaces in town, the village needs to go to prospective companies rather than waiting to have them come to the village. He said there is action going on, but “steps have to be bigger,” Dustin said.

See LITH, page B3

County sees below-freezing D-157 to require temps on first day of spring By JIM DALLKE jdallke@shawmedia.com Those who relied on Punxsutawney Phil for their winter weather forecast probably are ready to throttle the four-legged meteorologist. Wednesday marked the first day of spring, but temperatures in McHenry County never got out of the 20s, and lows approached single digits. And temperatures will remain below average for at least the next seven days, said Amy Seeley of the National Weather Service. “There’s a cold air mass in place that just isn’t moving,” Seeley said. The average high for this time of year is 47 degrees. As winter temperatures spill over into spring, high school sports are adjusting practice schedules to deal with the cold weather. Marian Central canceled all of its baseball, softball and soccer games this week, and practices have been moved indoors.

Temperature comparison

47 20s

The average high for this time of year is 47 degrees. Temperatures in McHenry County never got out of the 20s Wednesday.

“This is the toughest winter we’ve had in six years,” Marian Central athletic director Michael McGovern said. “We can’t get outside.” McGovern said some nonconference games might have to be cut because the spring schedule already is squeezed because of end-of-year testing and prom. The Crystal Lake Central baseball team has canceled six games this season because of the cold and likely won’t get on the field until next week. “It’s affected us quite a bit,” Crystal Lake Central coach Brian Bogda said. “A year ago, we would have

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played four or five games by now.” Bogda said it usually takes a couple of 50-degree days to begin thawing the field. The landscaping industry also is feeling the effects of the lingering winter weather. Lori Harms, greenhouse manager at Countryside Flower Shop, Nursery and Garden Center, said sales have been down drastically compared with this time last year, when temperatures reached 80 degrees. “If you’re looking at sales month to month, it’s not even close,” Harms said. “This time last year we were in full swing selling our spring products.” The frozen ground has required Harms and many other gardeners to rely on greenhouses to keep plants alive. Countryside has kept its greenhouse at 70 degrees to get the Easter lilies to bloom in time for the holiday, which in turn has increased the company’s heating bill, Harms said.

RICHMOND – In Ryan Carlson’s biology class, small groups of students gather around computers to input data and make graphs. The data collection software, which the district purchased two years ago, has translated to a 1.5 point increase in the average ACT problem-solving score for Richmond-Burton High School students, he said. But, Carlson told the District 157 school board, only one student at a time can be actively engaged, and he wants every student to have that opportunity. The one-to-one technology program can make that possible, he said.

See SPRING, page B3

See TECH, page B3

By EMILY K. COLEMAN ecoleman@shawmedia.com

McHenry County website again wins top transparency honor By KEVIN P. CRAVER kcraver@shawmedia.com A national transparency organization has bestowed McHenry County’s website its top honor for the third consecutive year. Sunshine Review gave the website a “Sunny Award,” or an “A” rating for the amount of information it contains. This is the third consecutive year since the organization created the award for government websites four years ago that the county’s website earned the top rating. The county is one of 19 recipients

in Illinois and two in McHenry County – the website for the village of Barrington Hills also received a top rating. “I think we have showed as a County Board the dedication and the commitment of wanting to be transparent and wanting public access to any and all of their information, because it is the people’s information – it is not the government’s,” said County Board Chairwoman Tina Hill, R-Woodstock. The Sunny Awards are bestowed during Sunshine Week, a weeklong observance every March highlighting the need for open, transparent and accountable government.

On the Net You can visit McHenry County’s website at www.co.mchenry.il.us, the village of Barrington Hills at www.barringtonhills-il.gov and Sunshine Review at www.sunshinereview.org.

Of 1,000 qualifying websites nationwide, Sunshine Review bestowed “A” ratings on 247 of them. A Sunny Award means the website met all 10 of Sunshine Review’s criteria for posting budgets, meeting times and minutes, information on elected and employed

officials, building permits and zoning, audits, contracts, lobbying, taxes and other public records. The websites for the governments of all five collar counties – McHenry, Lake, Kane, DuPage and Will – won Sunny Awards. DuPage and Lake counties have won Sunny Awards for all four years. Some awards are bestowed to shame governments into doing better. The Society of Professional Journalists annually bestows its “Black Hole Award” to “honor the most flagrant violations of the public’s right to know.”

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8POLICE REPORTS

CRYSTAL LAKE: PARK DISTRICT

Spring break alternatives offered NORTHWEST HERALD CRYSTAL LAKE – The Crystal Lake Park District has spring break day trips planned for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. • Chuck E. Cheese and Movie Theater: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday. Transportation from Grand Oaks, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake. The cost is $40 for residents and $55 for nonresidents. Program code for grades K to 5: #4786-0, grades 6-8: #8589-0. • Rainforest Café and Rink

Side Sports (laser tag, video games, ice skating): 8:30 a.m. to

5 p.m. Wednesday. Transpor-

tation from Grand Oaks, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake. The fee is $55 for residents and $70 for nonresidents. Program code for grades K-5: #4787-0, grades 6-8: #8586-0. • Brunswick Bowling and Buffet Day: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 28. Transportation from Grand Oaks, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake. The cost is $40 for residents and $55 for nonresidents. Program code for grades K to 5: #4788-0, grades 6-8: #8388-1. • Teen Mystery Event (grades 6-8 only): 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 29. Transportation from Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. The

cost is $40 for residents and $55 for nonresidents. Program code: #8516-3. This trip could be several small stops or one big stop. All activities will be age-appropriate. The fee includes transportation, admission to activities and chaperones. Participants should bring a sack lunch, drink and a little spending money. To reserve a spot for a child, register online at www.crystallakeparks.org for the program code indicated. Advance registration is required. For information, contact Connie Cooke at 815-459-0680, ext. 213, or ccooke@crystallakeparks.org.

and Janet Conway. The cost of each raffle ticket is $20. The proceeds are used to help the club fund its local service projects. To buy tickets or for information, email mike. lehman@mchenrysunriserotary. com. To learn about Rotary or the club, visit www.rotary.org or www.mchenrysunriserotary. com.

nonresidents. For information, call 815-363-2160 or visit www. ci.mchenry.il.us.

8LOCAL BRIEFS Community garage sale set at McHenry Middle School McHENRY – Treasure and bargain hunters alike will enjoy one-stop shopping at the McHenry Parks and Recreation Community Garage Sale from 8 a.m to 2 p.m. Saturday at McHenry Middle School, 2120 W. Lincoln Road. The sale will offer knickknacks, baby clothes, gadgets, electronics and more. Shoppers will be admitted free of charge. For information, call the McHenry Parks and Recreation Department at 815-363-2160.

Rotary Club of McHenry starts rewards raffle McHENRY – The Rotary Club of McHenry – Sunrise is kicking off its annual yearlong Rotary Rewards Raffle. One ticket will be drawn each month from April 2013 through February 2014 for a $100 prize. Each drawn ticket will be placed back in the pool for another chance to win. Two tickets will be drawn in March 2014, each for a $500 prize. The grand prize winners drawn this March were Trista Iodice

McHenry Parks to offer Spring Break Camp McHENRY – The McHenry Parks and Recreation Department will offer Spring Break Camp activities from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily Monday through Friday at McHenry Municipal Center, 333 S. Green St. Children will participate in activities including arts and crafts, sports, games and a daily field trip (bowling, ice skating, movie theater, etc). Weather permitting, outdoor activities may be planned at Knox Park. The program is for children in first to fifth grades. The fee for one day is $34 for residents and $44 for nonresidents; the fee for two to five days is $29 a day for residents and $39 for

Superheroes subject of Cary library program CARY – “Superheroes @ the Movies!” will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m. April 14 at the Cary Area Public Library, 1606 Three Oaks Road. Participants can marvel at the greatest superheroes in the movies, from legendary warriors such as Superman, Batman and Spider-Man to the Avengers, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men. Attendees will watch these American icons save the day while battling unforgettable evildoers, and learn behind-thescenes trivia about some of the most popular movies of all time. The program is free. It contains movie clips from PG-13 movies. The program is for children ages 8 and up and adults. Adults are asked to register as age 21. Registration may be done in person, online at www.caryarealibrary.info or by phone at 847-639-4210.

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Harvard • Jose M. Esquivel-Ortiz, 22, 307 N. Hayes St., Harvard, was charged Monday, Jan. 21, with unlawful damage of a motor vehicle. • A 17-year-old Harvard girl was charged Tuesday, Jan. 22, with domestic battery and criminal damage to property. • Miguel Ramirez-Hernandez, 33, 507 W. McKinley St., Harvard, was charged Thursday, Jan. 31, with domestic battery. • Deandre D. Miller, 23, 1315 Northfield Court, Apt. 2C, Harvard, was charged Friday, Feb. 8, with domestic battery. • Jimmy Rodriguez, 28, of Harvard, was charged Monday, Feb. 11, with domestic battery. • Manfred D. Santana-Otero, 22, 1310 Northfield Court, Apt. 2B, Harvard, was charged Wednesday, Feb. 13, with burglary of a motor vehicle. • Sergio Cabral, 27, 1310 Northfield Court, Apt. 2B, Harvard, was charged Wednesday, Feb. 13, with burglary of a motor vehicle. • Harry T. Herendeen, 28, 1503 Ninth St., Harvard, was charged Wednesday, Feb. 13, with domestic battery. • Nick W. Marchand, 28, 365 Birchwood Ave., Palatine, was charged Friday, Feb. 15, with unlawful possession of a controlled substance. • Keith G. Dobner, 25, 6717 Rhonda Drive, Harvard, was charged Sunday, Feb. 24, with possession of drug paraphernalia and improper lane use. • Miguel A. Villanueva, 34, 307 Jackman St., Harvard, was charged Thursday, Feb. 28, with aggravated battery to a police officer and three counts of disorderly conduct. • Cody D. Van Groningen, 18, 601

N. Howard St., was charged Saturday, March 2, with possession of a stolen vehicle, driving without a license, failure to give information after striking an unattended motor vehicle, driving under the influence and driving with a blood-alcohol content of more than 0.08 percent. • Misael Esquibel, 20, 300 E. Park St., Harvard, was charged Friday, March 1, with driving under the influence, disobeying a stop sign, driving with a suspended license, operating an uninsured vehicle and possession of marijuana. • Antonio Sanchez, 26, 32 N. Ayer St., Harvard, was charged Friday, March 1, with illegal transportation of alcohol and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Carol Holloway, 63, 6157 N. Sheridan Road, 12K, Chicago, was charged Saturday, March 2, with public intoxication. • Jacquelyn B. Stepanek, 21, 405 Lincoln St., Harvard, was charged Sunday, March 10, with criminal damage to property. • Leonard E. Early Jr., 27, 124 W. Brink St., Apt. 4, was charged Friday, March 8, with domestic battery and child endangerment. Johnsburg • Christie Solomon, 26, 504 Glenwood Ave., Lakemoor, was charged Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, with retail theft. • Melissa Hoff, 18, 1205 Sunset Drive, Holiday Hills, was charged Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, with retail theft. • Ashley Magnus, 18, 720 Grand Meadow Lane, McHenry, was charged Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, with retail theft. • Scott Bierman, 37, 19900 128th St., Lot 88, Bristol, Wis., was charged Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012,

with battery. • Caroline Stray, 19, 3579 Washington St., McHenry, was charged Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, with retail theft. • Lauren Pytel, 20, 4816 Inmans Way, Ringwood, was charged Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, with retail theft. • Melissa Hoff, 18, 1205 Sunset Drive, Holiday Hills, was charged Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, with disorderly conduct. • Brian Flurke, 29, 306 Spruce Drive, Belvidere, was charged Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving without a license plate light. • Timothy Carlson, 38, 3604 Chapel Hill Road, Johnsburg, was charged Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, with domestic battery. • Kaylin Inman, 23 27645 W. Case Road, Wauconda, was charged Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, with driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane use. • Cara Ullrich, 34, 3710 Buchanan Road, Johnsburg, was charged Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, with battery. • Carlos Nevarez, 18, 1209 N. Chapel Hill Road, McHenry, was charged Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, with retail theft. • Denise Taylor, 39, 2211 W. Church St., Johnsburg, was charged Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, with retail theft. • Jacob Muckelvany, 18, 2812 Sweetwater Lane, Johnsburg, was charged Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, with retail theft. • Marsha Thomas, 39, 5002 W. Orchard Drive, McHenry, was charged Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, with retail theft. • A 17-year-old Wonder Lake boy was charged Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, with retail theft.

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Some candidates want LITH to work on retention • LITH Continued from page B1 Mulcahy said business loss has happened across the county. “I don’t think we’re experiencing any greater loss of business than other communities,” Mulcahy said. He said the village recently has started an incentive program and is positioning itself to attract businesses to town. “We’ve taken some steps to get to the front of the line and sell the village of Lake in the Hills,” Mulcahy said. Barreto said the village needs to focus on business retention and a growth plan. “There are businesses already here that we need to have relationships with and understand what their business needs are and if there are things we can do to help

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Trustee incumbents, Denise Barreto (from left), Stephen Harlfinger and Bob Huckins answer questions Wednesday at a candidate forum at the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce for those running for the Lake in the Hills Village Board on April 9. them,” Barreto said. She added that economic development takes time and requires building relationships with property owners and developers. Harlfinger said the village tends to be a pass-through

community as people go to shopping centers in Crystal Lake and Algonquin. Lake in the Hills has a few destinations such as Costco and Lowe’s, but there are areas the village can concentrate on, such as along Route 31,

Route 47 and Pyott, he said. Harlfinger said with the economy starting to turn around, the village has an opportunity to attract developers, “to get them to come to Lake in the Hills, and develop these ... open parcels to bring

in businesses for us to shop at.” Huckins agreed the village needs to work on retention, and said the village is landlocked. “We need to save the Dominick’s and we need to save the Walgreens, and other businesses that are looking to move into a more populated area,” Huckins said. Tentler said the village can work on redevelopment of areas, such as near Imhoff Industrial Park. “It can be beautified, buildings can be torn down, buildings can be built,” Tentler said. He said he believes the village is a destination town, and said there has to be an aggressive campaign to bring the best businesses to town. “Let’s aim a little bit higher and ... let’s work harder to get things we want,” Tentler said.

D-157 one of several area districts transition technology • TECH Continued from page B1 The program was unanimously approved by the board at its Wednesday meeting after a two-year planning process. The approval means that each year, starting this fall, freshmen at Richmond-Burton Community High School will be required to buy Chromebooks, a Google product that falls between a tablet and laptop. It has a keyboard like a laptop but doesn’t have the same kind of operating system, which can be suscep-

tible to viruses and can get bogged down. Staff members also will be provided with the devices and training this year. District 157 is one of many area school districts making the transition to one-to-one. Marengo District 154 is in the first year of its transition. The district decided against providing students already at the high school with the devices, Technology Services Director Dale Harkness said. None of the technology currently at the school will be taken away. “This is a model that most districts have taken on, espe-

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ible. The cost includes the device, a case, headphones and an expanded battery pack. Students who enter the district later will have to cover the full cost over the shorter period of time, Harkness said. The students will be able to take the devices home with them each day and over the summer, and when they graduate, they’ll be able to keep them. The district will have to make infrastructure improvements, including more than doubling the Internet access points and expanding the bandwidth, to handle the increased number of devices.

Infrastructure improvements are estimated to cost just under $35,000, Superintendent Dan Oest said. The total cost over four years, including device purchases, is expected to be about $200,000. Other costs, including professional development, are estimated at $37,000. “We have a lot of work ahead of us,” Harkness said. “Coming up here, we’re going to be doing a lot of professional development with staff, reworking some of our curriculum to really make sure this device is infused in the classroom environment and not just kind of an add-on.”

Greenhouse manager says sales not close to 2012 • SPRING Continued from page B1 Tom Kusmerz, owner of The Barn Nursery and Landscape Center in Cary, said he won’t be able to dig up fresh trees from his Harvard farm for another two weeks. “Everything is slowed down,” he said. “We started digging on the third of March last year. We’re almost a month behind that.” But not everyone is dreading the extra few weeks of winter. When the county saw temperatures climb into the 80s last March, apple trees bloomed too early and then frosted over when the weather cooled in April, said Jaki Berggren of the McHenry County Illinois Convention & Visitor Bureau. “A lot of farmers are happy it’s not warming up,” Berggren said. “It’s better for the crops.” The drawn-out cold season comes after an unusually warm start to the winter months. Temperatures reached the 60s in both December and January. For now, McHenry County residents will have to keep out the blankets and space heaters, and keep cursing America’s furry rodent weatherman.

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Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com dedicated educator, Bill challenged, encouraged and mentored his students. He gladly offered tutoring sessions in his home that included a “study break” of ice cream and cookies or popcorn. Bill continued to stay in touch with his former students and teacher colleagues, and he is remembered fondly by them. After Bill’s retirement from Crystal Lake High School in 1987, he taught for three years at Ravenscroft in Raleigh. Having missed the excitement of the big battleships during his time in the Navy, Bill was excited to teach college math over a period of 10 years to enlisted personnel onboard aircraft carriers and other Navy ships as they conducted their training exercises in the Middle East and other regions. In recent years, Bill served as a substitute teacher and tutored students in high school math. Thus, his teaching career spanned 60 years. Bill met Mildred Enns while at Illinois State Normal University. They married in 1949 and settled in Crystal Lake. They were married 21 years and had three children. From 1971 to 1982, Bill was married to Andrée Hest. In 1983, Bill married Patricia Schauble. They have been married for nearly 30 years, and lived in Crystal Lake briefly until their retirement and move to Raleigh. Bill embraced a full and active life. He coached high school tennis, played in numerous tournaments, and was on the court with family and friends until last year. Bill and Pat traveled often and especially enjoyed sailing on Royal Clipper Ships. Fun times with family, laughter with friends, good food and a glass of wine were the simple pleasures of life that Bill valued. He often reminded people to take time to “stop and smell the roses.” People loved Bill’s warm, friendly nature and mildly sarcastic good humor. He will be sorely missed by many. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; his brother, Gilbert Faellaci; children, John Faellaci, Jeffrey Faellaci and Janet Fairman; stepchildren, Katherine Schauble, Greg Schauble and Lynn Schauble; grandchildren, Jared Faellaci, Dean Faellaci, Evelyn Fairman and Laura Fairman; stepgrandsons, Ian Smith and Max Echevarria;

WILLIAM H. FAELLACI JR. Born: Aug. 11, 1926; in Newman Died: March 15, 2013; in Raleigh, N.C. RALEIGH, N.C. – William “Bill” Faellaci, 86, a former longtime resident of Crystal Lake (37 years), passed away in Raleigh on Friday, March 15, 2013, surrounded by family. He was born Aug. 11, 1926, in Newman, to Lucille and William H. Faellaci Sr. Growing up in Chicago, Bill enjoyed playing softball and tennis, Boy Scouts, movies, rowing in Lincoln Park and swimming in Lake Michigan. He attended Foreman High School where he participated in ROTC, Latin club and student council until his graduation in June 1944. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served at a base in Oakland, Calif., where he watched the battleships return to San Francisco at the end of World War II. After his discharge in 1946, Bill and his brother Gil attended Illinois State Normal University, where Bill studied to become a high school mathematics teacher. He made many lifelong friends during his college years, graduating in 1949. He continued his education by completing a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison in 1951. From 1961-63, Bill participated in summer institutes for mathematics teachers at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, where he and his young family enjoyed eating lobster and clams and swimming at the beach. He also attended summer institutes at Michigan State University and Hope College in Michigan. Bill taught mathematics and served as math department chair at Crystal Lake High School in Illinois, with a long, distinguished tenure of 37 years. He also taught college mathematics at McHenry County College in Illinois. Bill enjoyed the camaraderie and occasional pranks with his fellow math teachers, and he was known for his bow ties and high standards. A

and great-grandchildren, William Faellaci, Madeline Faellaci and Elizabeth Faellaci. A memorial service and committal will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 22, at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 1520 Canterbury Road, Raleigh, NC 27608, followed by a reception in the Parish Hall for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607; to the Raleigh Tennis Association to support youth tennis programs in Raleigh, in care of Beth Beam, P.O. Box 99217, Raleigh, NC 276249217; the Pipe Organ Fund of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church; or to a charity of your choice. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits

JEROME ‘JERRY’ HAYES Born: Feb. 24, 1925 SCHAUMBURG – Jerome “Jerry” Hayes, a member of the greatest generation who resided in Schaumburg, will be remembered as a loving family man and loyal friend. Jerry was born to Frank and Marie Hayes on Feb. 24, 1925, the second of four children. Raised on a farm in Crystal Lake, he developed a love for animals where Jerry and his siblings learned to ride at an early age from his father, a professional polo player. In 1943 at the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, joining the First Cavalry, the last mounted regiment out of Fort Riley, Kan. Jerry saw combat in the South Pacific earning the Bronze Star in the Battle of Leyte and several other citations. At wars end, he attended the University of Illinois and was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. After leaving college he returned to Crystal Lake, married Joan Kirchberg and over the next 25 years they raised their two sons, Mick and Tim. He spent the majority of his working career in advertising sales and publishing. He was a charter member of the Crystal Lake Jaycees and later in his life Jerry served 10 years on the Schaumburg

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Mental Health Board, championing the cause of the Renz Addiction Center. A man of service and ideas, he was a longtime member of St. John the Evangelist in Streamwood and their chapter of the Knights of Columbus. He worked tirelessly on several successful fundraisers leading by his positive attitude. His many friends remember him as a great storyteller who loved to make people laugh. He was an avid golfer, a frustrated handyman and loyal friend. He taught his sons to play golf and ride English because a Western saddle was “just too much leather.” He said that he was the luckiest guy he knew because he got a “second bite of the apple” when he married Rosemarie “Bebe” Hayes. Embraced by her loving tight-knit family, he delighted in the accomplishments of their grandchildren, cheering them on in all their pursuits. He is survived by his wife, “Bebe,” of 31 years; his brother Marshall, sons, Michael and Timothy; grandchildren, Holly (Hayes) Rey, Matthew and Shawn; great-grandson, Maximo Rey; stepchildren, John (Teresa) Kasch, Steve Kasch, Susan Kasch (Terry) Gates, Donna Kasch (Tim) Aspy and Gary (Paula) Kasch; and his 11 stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Courtney and Judy; and first wife, Joan (Kirchberg) Riordan. The visitation for Jerry will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 22, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg, where funeral prayers will be said at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 23, going to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 502 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood, for a 10 a.m. Mass celebration. Interment will be in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. For information, call the funeral home at 847-882-5580. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits

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Monday, March 18, 2013, at Centegra Hospital – McHenry. Funeral arrangements are pending for Saturday, April 6, 2013. Arrangements entrusted to Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, McHenry. For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-2400, or visit www.justenfh.com.

NORMAN B. ‘SARGE’ SARGENT Born: June 3, 1932; in Arlington Heights Died: March 18, 2013; in Barrington CARY – Norman B. Sargent, 80, of Cary, passed away Monday, March 18, 2013, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington. He was born June 3, 1932, in Arlington Heights, the son of Bernard and Verna Sargent. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Kroeber) Sargent, whom he married Sept. 19, 1953; his children, Mike (Jean) Sargent and Cindy (George) Rinda; five grandchildren, Michael Rinda, Ryan Rinda, Danny Sargent, Rachael Sargent and Kristen (Ryan) Howarter; a great-granddaughter, Kasey Howarter; a sister, Elaine Best; brother-in-law, Richard Kroeber; and daughter-in-law, Deb Sargent. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robert Sargent. He owned and operated Sarge’s Trucking Co. in Cary. The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 22, with a service at 7:30 p.m. at Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Lake Road, Cary. Interment will be private. Memorials would be appreciated to the Cary Fire Protection District or to pancreatic cancer research. For information, call the funeral home at 847-6393817. Online condolences may be made at kahlemoore.com. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits

GLADYS (MCCLORY) WICKE

Died: March 18, 2013; in McHenry

Born: April 4, 1924; in Chicago Died: March 19, 2013; in Woodstock

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HUNTLEY – Gladys (McClory) Wicke died peacefully surrounded

by her loving family on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, while under the compassionate care of JourneyCare Hospice Inpatient Unit, Woodstock. She was born April 4, 1924, in Chicago, to Clement and Rose (Koranda) McClory, the oldest daughter of eight children. She married Arthur, her loving husband of 60 years, on May 2, 1953, and spent the early years of her married life caring for her six children and working at numerous jobs to help provide for their needs. After retiring from her final job at Union Special in Huntley, she spent the last few decades of her life enjoying many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, traveling with her husband on many fishing vacations to Canada and wintering in Florida. In her early years, she was an avid roller skater and danced in competitions and the roller derby. She was an avid bowler for many years and competed several times in state championships. She enjoyed her many friends in Huntley and was always the life of the party. She is survived by her six children, Patricia Hicks, Barbara Aronson, Fred Wicke, Robert (Jill) Wicke, Diane (Kenneth) Knutson and Sandra (David) Gaylord. Also surviving are a brother, Donald McClory; and possibly two sisters, Delores and Rosemary, and a brother, Clement McClory. Her legacy will be carried on by her eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arthur, on Jan. 4 of this year; and three of her brothers, Harold McClory, James (Marie) McClory and Robert (Celia) McClory. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at St. Mary Church, Huntley. The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 22, and also on Saturday one hour prior to Mass at DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to JourneyCare Hospice, Woodstock. For information, call the funeral home at 847-515-8772. Online condolences may be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits

8FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Judith “Judy” May Bacci: A celebration of Judy’s life will be from 2 to 5 p.m. March 23 in Elgin. For information and the address, call 847-275-4982. William J. Clausen: A celebration of life will be at noon Saturday, March 23, at Parkway by the Lake Banquets, 25212 Lake Shore Drive, Ingleside. Interment is private. For information, call 847587-2100. William “Bill” Faellaci: A memorial service and committal will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 22, at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 1520 Canterbury Road, Raleigh, NC 27608, followed by a reception in the Parish Hall for family and friends. Patricia Anne (Fitzmorris) Floeter: The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 21, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Burial will follow in Crystal Lake Memorial Park. For information, call the funeral home at 815-4591760. Jerome “Jerry” Hayes: The visitation for Jerry will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 22, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg, where funeral prayers will be said at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 23, going to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 502 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood, for a 10 a.m. Mass celebration. Interment will be in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. For information, call the funeral home at 847-882-5580. Patrick Joseph Kealey: A celebration of his life will be at Pat’s home from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23, in Wonder Lake. For information, call the funeral home at 815-728-0233. Nora May: The memorial visitation will be from 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, until the 2 p.m. memorial

service at K.K. Hamsher Funeral Home, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Road, Fox Lake. Interment will be private. For information, call the funeral home at 847-587-2100. Laura Jane Motz: There will be an interment service April 27 in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven, Pa. For information, call 570-385-2647. Benita P. Pablo: The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 21, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 3500 W. Washington, McHenry. Interment will be in St. Patrick Countryside Cemetery, McHenry. For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-2400. Tracy Ann Pierce: A memorial celebration of Tracy’s life will be from noon until 3 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at the Woodstock Moose Lodge. Services and burial are private. Russell Reed: The visitation will be from 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23, until the funeral service at 3 p.m. at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. Burial will be private. For information, call the funeral home at 815-3381710. Ronald B. Rogers: The memorial visitation will be from 5 p.m. until the memorial service at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. For information, call the funeral home at 815-3381710. Henry A. Russell: A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 323 N. Taylor St., Marengo. For information, call Marengo-Union Funeral Home at 815-568-8131. Norman B. Sargent: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 22, with a service at 7:30 p.m. at Kahle-Moore Funeral

Home, 403 Silver Lake Road, Cary. Interment will be private. For information, call the funeral home at 847-639-3817. Erin Eola Seemann: The visitation will continue from 10 a.m. Thursday, March 21, until the funeral Mass is celebrated at 11 a.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church, 2918 Country Club Road, Woodstock. For information, call the funeral home at 815-338-1710. Geraldine L. Sehr: Services for Geraldine Sehr will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Toynton Funeral Home in Walworth, Wis. The visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. before the service. Charles “Chuck” E. Wacaser: The visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 22, at the funeral home. Interment will be in McHenry County Memorial Park, Woodstock. For information, call the funeral home at 815-4591760. Lucille Walters: There will be a visitation from 9 a.m. until the noon funeral service Friday, March 22, at Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock. Interment will follow in McHenry County Memorial Park Cemetery in Woodstock. For information, contact Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock, at 815-338-1710. Gladys (McClory) Wicke: A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at St. Mary Church, Huntley. The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 22, and also on Saturday one hour prior to Mass at DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. For information, call the funeral home at 847-5158772.

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PREP FOOTBALL

END OF AN ERA

Bill to limit contact in practices defeated

URLACHER UNWANTED “[The Bears] said, basically, our offer is one year, 2 million [dollars]. It was an ultimatum basically. It wasn’t really an offer. It was either sign or we don’t want you.”

By JEFF ARNOLD jarnold@shawmedia.com Football coaches don’t want state lawmakers telling them how to do their jobs. On Wednesday, members of the state Elementary and Secondary Education Committee in Springfield agreed, defeating Rep. Carol Sente’s Football Practice Hitting Limitation Act by a 6-5 vote. Committee member Rep. Barbara Wheeler, R-Crystal Lake, said House Bill 1205 will come up for a vote again in committee today. If passed, the bill would limit fullcontact drills to two days a week and prohibit the drills during the offseason Barbara and summer camps. Wheeler Under the bill, coaches would have discretion of how much their teams engaged in full-contact drills during the preseason. But they also would be required to complete a certified online concussion training program as a means of being better educated about head injuries. Wheeler, the mother of five children and the wife of former Prairie Ridge youth football coach Joe Wheeler, said voting the bill down wasn’t about not caring about players’ safety. Instead, it represented opinions on what the state’s role should be in putting limits in place. It’s the same message Wheeler said she has received from coaches and parents. “The state of Illinois does not have to be legislating how best to serve the children and coach football – bottom line,” Wheeler said in a phone interview Wednesday. “Let’s take state government out of coaching football. The direction of where this is coming from really should be more grass roots instead of government down.” IHSA officials did not attend Wednesday’s hearing. Last month, IHSA Executive Director Marty Hickman told the Northwest Herald he thought the bill was an example of government overstepping its bounds.

Brian Urlacher on SiriusXM NFL Radio

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The Bears and linebacker Brian Urlacher parted ways Wednesday after the two sides could not agree on terms of a new contract.

Bears make right call on creaky linebacker After more than a few uncertain days and nights, the Bears have decided to move on. Before long, so will Brian Urlacher. And so should the rest of us. At the risk of losing my selfproclaimed title as World’s Most Beloved And Devastatingly GoodLooking Sports Columnist of 2013, this is how I feel about Urlacher’s departure: The Bears made the right decision. It was a really tough decision, but it was the right decision. I’ll pause for angry dissidents to post nasty comments below the online version of this story (you

VIEWS Tom Musick can scribble them on the print version and mail it to me). And … we’re back. Hi. Anyway, we all know the details of the story by now. The Bears spent the majority of their free-agent budget on tight end Martellus Bennett and offensive tackle Jermon Bushrod, not to mention re-signing defensive tackle Henry Melton, which left

little to offer to Urlacher. A bargain-bin deal remained possible until Wednesday, when the Bears announced they would not re-sign the eight-time Pro Bowl linebacker who so famously wore No. 54. “We were unable to reach an agreement with Brian,” general manager Phil Emery said in a statement released by the team, “and both sides have decided to move forward.” Make that one side. “It was not a negotiation it was an ultimatum,” Urlacher wrote on his Twitter page Wednesday evening. “Gonna miss my team-

mates.” Urlacher’s prickliness is understandable. He gave so much to the franchise for so many Sunday afternoons, and it stings to be told that your services are no longer necessary. Look, it’s going to feel really strange and more than a little sad to see someone else barking out plays at middle linebacker next season. Urlacher was as much a symbol of modern-day Chicago as world-class architecture, deepdish pizza and government corruption.

See MUSICK, page C3

See FOOTBALL, page C2

NCAA TOURNAMENT

DUCKS 4, BLACKHAWKS 2

Madness was magical for Jacobs grad Moran

Hawks allow lead in 3rd to slip away

By TOM MUSICK tmusick@shawmedia.com As a basketball fan growing up in Algonquin, Johnny Moran loved filling out NCAA brackets. Moran and his brothers would jot down their picks, head outside and pretend to play the matchups. It turned out that their outdoor game was a lot better than their prediction skills. “The tournament was by far my favorite thing, but I was never good at filling out brackets,” Moran said this week. “I was always the guy that was trying to pick the upsets.” No kidding. Moran, a 2008 graduate of Jacobs, was a sharp-shooting guard on a Northern Iowa team that toppled No. 1 overall seed Kansas in 2010. The No. 9 seed Panthers’ 69-67 win against the heavily favored Jayhawks was exactly what makes March so

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James Madison defeats LIU Brooklyn, and La Salle defeats Boise State in the First Four games of the NCAA tournament. PAGE C4

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special – and so unpredictable – in college basketball. It also busted 1 million brackets across the country. Maybe 5 million. Maybe 10 million. Who knows? “It was a lot,” Moran, 22, said with a chuckle. Another Cinderella team will emerge in the next few days. For now, its identity is anyone’s guess. The NCAA tournament will tip off in full force before lunch and maintain a wild pace until finally pausing Sunday eveAP file photo ning. Work productivity will plummet today and Friday as Northern Iowa guard Johnny Moran shoots over UNLV guard

See MORAN, page C4

Anthony Marshall during a first-round NCAA tournament game March 18, 2010, in Oklahoma City. Northern Iowa won, 69-66.

Next for the Hawks

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Ryan Getzlaf set up Bobby Ryan’s tying goal and Teemu Selanne’s tiebreaker 1:04 apart late in the third period, and the Anaheim Ducks rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Blackhawks on Wednesday night in a meeting of the NHL’s top two teams. Jonas Hiller stopped 22 shots, and Peter Holland and Sheldon Souray scored as the Ducks extended their franchise-record home winning streak to 13 games in dramatic fashion. Anaheim (22-3-4) pulled within three points of the Hawks atop the overall NHL standings by dealing them only their third regulation loss of the season.

Los Angeles at Blackhawks, 7 p.m. Monday, CSN, AM-720

Nick Leddy scored a powerplay goal, and captain Jonathan Toews scored an early short-handed goal for the Hawks (24-3-3), who lost in regulation after entering the third period with a lead for the first time in 19 games this season. Corey Crawford made 22 saves for the Hawks, who appeared to be headed for a 2-1 road victory until Anaheim scored three times in stunning fashion.

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“Wow so they really passed that rule...last time I checked football was a contact sport. Calling bank now to set up my lowering the boom fund” – @MattForte22

College men’s basketball: Valparaiso vs. Michigan State, 11 a.m., CBS The NCAA tournament begins with No. 3 seed Michigan State facing No. 14 seed Valparaiso in the first round of the Midwest Regional.

Kendall Gill reportedly (Chicagobusiness.com) was temporarily removed from his on-air duties after allegedly throwing a punch at Big Ten Network analyst Tim Doyle. On air, Doyle had criticized Gill’s analysis of Monday’s goaltending call on the Bulls’ Joakim Noah.

The Bears offended plenty of fans by announcing they would not re-sign Brian Urlacher. Here are three more upsetting moves: 1. Firing Ditka (left) 2. Trading Jim McMahon 3. Drafting Cedric Benson

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SPORTS

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MARENGO FIRES BOYS BASKETBALL COACH

Pettit miffed by dismissal By JOE STEVENSON joestevenson@shawmedia.com

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Alex Kube makes a tackle for Northern Illinois against Western Illinois in 2009. Kube was trying to catch on with the Rush of the Arena Football League but was cut.

CHICAGO RUSH

Kube won’t give up C-G grad doesn’t make Rush, stays positive By JEFF ARNOLD jarnold@shawmedia.com Even before the official word arrived by phone, Alex Kube sensed what was coming. When the Rush traded for veteran jack linebacker Kelvin Morris last week, Kube – the former Cary-Grove and Northern Illinois linebacker – realized he’d likely be caught in a numbers game. Once again, he knew, he would be a victim of football’s business side and that his chances of making the Rush’s 23-man roster would be greatly diminished. Still, when the call came, explaining that as impressive as Kube had been during training camp and in the Rush’s only preseason game, he hadn’t made the team, Kube understood. “You just have to take a step back and put yourself in their shoes and understand they’re dealing with money, they’re dealing with numbers, they’re dealing with whatever they need to do to win because they get fired if they don’t,” Kube said Wednesday. “So the only thing I did wrong was that this is my first

year [with Arena football] and I’m behind a guy who not only has had a lot of success in this league, but he’s a [darn] good football player.” The Rush acquired Morris last week from Orlando, picking up a linebacker who was the face of the Rush defense over the past two seasons. Last year, Morris made 39.5 tackles and had five interceptions, returning four for touchdowns. In two seasons with the Rush, Morris has intercepted 14 passes and made more than 100 tackles. “We’re confident this trade puts us in a better position,” Rush coach Bob McMillen said in statement following the roster move. The trade left Kube in a familiar place. The 25-year-old linebacker turned defensive back got caught in a similar position when he attended a rookie camp with the Minnesota Vikings last year. He drove to Minnesota knowing his NFL chances were slim after the Vikings had drafted two safeties. He was cut after the camp. Kube said while younger players may not understand the game’s business

side, three years of trying to make a pro roster had prepared him well. Kube will continue to work with young players at his Elite 7 training center in Lake Barrington, focused on his life after football while still remaining in shape in case the opportunity to continue his playing career arises. Kube said there’s still a chance he could play with the Rush this year if injuries make room for him. Although he wasn’t chosen to open the season with the Rush – who open the season Saturday against the Iowa Barnstormers – he’s not ready to give up on his pro football dreams. “I know I can still play the game at a high level,” Kube said. “I’ve just never got the opportunity where it was the right place at the right time. I’m not a drafted player and I just need to get to the right place at the right time and we’ll see what happens. “I think I’ve got another year or two left before I’m too old to do it, but in terms of me being able to play the game, I think I’ve answered that questions on numerous occasions.”

DIAMONDBACKS 4, WHITE SOX 2

Sox hit McCarthy hard in loss The ASSOCIATED PRESS GLENDALE, Ariz. – Brandon McCarthy would take two runs allowed over six innings every time. Those numbers were deceiving, though, and the Diamondbacks’ right-hander was anything but satisfied with his start in Arizona’s 4-2 victory against the White Sox on Wednesday. “I just was not ever really in sync,” said McCarthy, who gave up 10 hits against his former team. Sox outfielder Jordan Danks, who likely will begin the season in Triple-A even though he has 12 hits in his last 17 at-bats, led off the third inning with a home run, and Gordon Beckham followed with a double to the gap in

left-center and scored from third on a ground out by Alexei Ramirez. Third baseman Martin Prado singled in Willie Bloomquist in the first and right fielder A.J. Pollock homered against Sox starter Gavin Floyd leading off the second for Arizona. Ryan Court singled in two runs against Dylan Axelrod in the eighth to to break a 2-all tie. Floyd allowed two runs in five innings. Axelrod, who pitched three innings in relief, is getting stretched out to likely take John Danks’ turn in the Sox starting rotation. Sox manager Robin Ventura said after the game that Danks, who has a 16.36 spring ERA, will finish out the spring pitching in minor league games and open the season on

the disabled list. Danks, the Opening Day starter in 2012 who signed a $65 million, fiveyear extension before that season, had shoulder surgery in August and doesn’t have his normal velocity yet. “He’s going out there without the velocity he needs to do what he does,” Ventura said. “I don’t want to keep sending him out there with one arm tied behind his back. Until he can get that back, feels he can go out there and do that, this is what’s best.” Ventura did not rule out Hector Santiago, who started four games last season, as a possibility to replace Danks. But Axelrod, who started seven games last year, is the likely pitcher for the Sox’ fifth game April 6 against the Mariners in Chicago.

Ex-Bear Hillenmeyer supported bill • FOOTBALL Continued from page C1 It was a message he reiterated in a statement issued Wednesday. “We are on the same page with Representative Sente on the dangers of concussions, but continue to have a differing viewpoint on how we should address the issue in Illinois moving forward,” Hickman said. “Risk minimization is a high priority for the IHSA, and we feel that we have proven at a state and national level that we have effective systems in place to institute quality measures to maximize the safety of our student-athletes.” Sente, who did not respond to a text message seeking comment Wednesday, said this week that she expected the bill

to meet opposition in Springfield. Among the supporters of the bill was former Bears linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer, who wrote in a letter presented during Wednesday’s hearing that “this law would make youth sports unequivocally safer.” Hillenmeyer, whose eightyear NFL career ended after a series of concussions, compared limiting contact among young players to rules that limit a Little League baseball pitcher’s pitch count and the age at which they can begin to throw a curveball. He said not limiting full contact at the earliest stages of youth football could have grave consequences. “Without [a law] a rogue, wannabe Mike Ditka youth coach will continue to have unchecked ability to overexpose our next generation to

harm,” Hillenmeyer wrote. Sente said this week that she wants the issue to remain on the forefront of discussion and that she was OK with limits being made sometime in the next one to two years. Wheeler said rather than making a law, though, cooperation between IHSA, coaches and others needs to take place. “There isn’t a coach out there, there isn’t an assistant coach out there, a water boy that wants any child to come to harm,” Wheeler said. “You’re playing a contact sport, you’re signing your child up for a contact sport. You know there are risks going into it. “But [the bill] failed today because people were in agreement that the state of Illinois – which can’t even pay its bills – should not be telling the IHSA and coaches how to be playing football.”

Dave Pettit was thrilled when he landed a teaching position at Marengo High School for the 2012-13 school year. That meant that Pettit did not have to drive 50 minutes after teaching at one school for his job as Marengo boys basketball coach. Now, Pettit will have neither of those jobs at Marengo. On March 4, the District 154 school board removed his name from the list of nontenured teachers to approve for the 2013-14 school year by a 6-1 vote. At that point, Pettit’s job situation became an item for this week’s meeting agenda and the board voted Monday 6-0 to not rehire Pettit. One member was absent. “I’m very much sur prised,” said Pettit, who coached the Indians for three seasons. “The administration was behind me and put my name on the list to be rehired. The board took my name off.” Pettit addressed the board for about five minutes Monday but said a board member then told Marengo Superintendent Dan Bertrand that Pettit was not a good fit teach-

“I thought I had the program going in the right direction. Obviously, the board didn’t think so.” Dave Pettit Marengo boys basketball coach ing-wise. “One of the board members went on about basketball stuff,” Pettit said. “I thought I had the program going in the right direction. Obviously, the board didn’t think so.” Pettit’s teams were 25-61 in three seasons. The Indians had three sophomores and two juniors play prominent roles this season, so Pettit thinks the next coach will have a good situation. Marengo principal Scott Shepard said this is the first time in his five years that a recommended, nontenured teacher was removed from that list. “They removed [Pettit’s] name and rehired the set of teachers [on the list],” Shepard said. “In doing so, they needed to have a vote at Monday’s meeting to not rehire him as a classroom teacher.

At this time, they took the action on his teaching and it would be assumed he would not be our head basketball coach next year.” The Indians were 10-20 this season, with juniors Adam Rogutich and Andrew Volkening playing their second varsity season. Sophomores Weston Shepard (the principal’s son), Cody Kissack and Hunter Simonini also played integral parts for the team. Two board members, Jerry Darlington and Todd Volkening, also had sons on the team. Pettit previously taught at Dolan Education Center in the Durand school district. He said Bertrand helped him get his provisional certificate to teach marketing and accounting and to run the credit recovery program, which helps students who failed classes make up their credits. Scott Shepard has the head coaching position advertised on the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association website this week. Phone calls left with two board members were not returned Wednesday night. “I hope the next coach that comes in can keep getting [the team] better,” Pettit said.

8SPORTS BRIEFS Six local boys receive IBCA special mention Six area boys basketball players were named special mention on the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Class 3A-4A All-State team. Huntley’s Bryce Only and Amanze Egekeze, Crystal Lake Central’s Corban Murphy, Woodstock’s Jordan Turner, Hampshire’s Tyler Crater and Dundee-Crown’s Brandon Rodriguez all were selected. For the girls, Huntley’s Sam Andrews was named to the third team, while Cary-Grove’s Olivia Jakubicek, Huntley’s Ali Andrews and Marian Central’s

Shannon Wuensch were picked to the fourth team. – Northwest Herald

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Down by 27, Heat rally past Cavs, extend streak

PHOENIX – If it was good enough for football’s greatest running back. ... Team owners passed a player safety rule Wednesday barring ball carriers from using the crown of their helmets to make forcible contact with a defender in the open field. Pittsburgh Steelers President Art Rooney put the change succinctly. “Jim Brown never lowered his head,” he said with a smile. “It can be done.” – Staff, wire reports

CLEVELAND – LeBron James scored 25 points as the Miami Heat overcame a 27-point deficit in the third quarter and won their 24th straight game, 98-95 over the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night to extend the second-longest winning streak in NBA history. The Heat are within nine games of matching the record of 33 consecutive wins held by

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Draft gives Bears shot to find LB • MUSICK Continued from page C1 But Urlacher will turn 35 years old in May – ancient by NFL standards. He has battled injuries to his neck, back, wrist, knee and calf. His greatest asset, speed, has all but disappeared. It happens to everybody. Urlacher knew as well as anyone that it would happen to him. In 2010, Urlacher was within a handful of tackles of the Bears’ all-time record. That’s a pretty incredible feat when you consider how many great tacklers have played for this team. The Bears were about to go on the road to play the Miami Dolphins in a Thursday night game. Barring injury, Urlacher was going to break the record. I asked him what being the franchise’s all-time tackle leader would mean to him. “It probably means Lance is going to pass me in a couple years,” Urlacher said with a shrug.

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Brian Urlacher said there is no better place for a defensive player to play than Chicago.

Urlacher speaks Brian Urlacher was a guest Wednesday on SiriusXM NFL Radio with hosts Jim Miller and Alex Marvez and discussed his departure from the Bears. Here are some excerpts: On finding out he would not be coming back Urlacher: “I honestly can say I’m not shocked at this news at all. The way things have been going the last month, month and a half, I really saw it going this direction. I even told my agents that. So I really wasn’t that shocked when this happened today.” On what being a Bear has meant to him Urlacher: “What a great place to play defense, number one. If you’re a defensive player this is the place where you want to play football, especially middle linebacker. There’s no other place. Fans love defense there. I think that’s the No. 1 thing I learned when I was there; if you’re a defensive player, you’re decent and you like to hit, you’re going to be well liked here. I loved my time here. A great 13 years. It was fun. We did a lot. We didn’t win the big one, which we ultimately wanted to do, but had some great times. The No. 1 thing I’m going to miss is my teammates. That’s going to be the hardest thing for me, is leaving behind these guys, not seeing them every day, not getting to hang out and have fun in the locker room. The locker room is fun. We have a good time in the locker room, we have a good time at practice and Sunday is fun day. So I’m going to miss them the most. The fans have always been great. Just going to miss my teammates the most. “I’ll always be a Chicago Bear no matter where I end up or where I retire, whatever happens. Obviously, this is where I’ve played the most years at. I don’t think I’m going to play 13 more years somewhere else. So I’ll always be a Bear but just not anymore on the playing ield, I guess.” On what happened with the negotiations

asked us to make an offer because they weren’t sure, they didn’t want to – what’s the word – insult me with an offer, is what they said. So can we make an offer. So my agents made an offer, two years about 5½ million bucks a year. Obviously willing to work down from that because you’re not going to get what you ask for your irst time, we know that. Willing to work down from that so we igured that was a good starting point. ... And then the Bears never got back to us for about two or three weeks. Didn’t hear back and then they came back with an offer, I want to say last week maybe, for one year, two million, was their offer. Which is a lot of money, don’t get me wrong, but for me to go through a season, put my body through what it goes through during a season at my age, I’m not going to play for that, you know, not for the Bears at least. So we made a counter offer and that was never acceptable to them. They said, basically, our offer is one year, two million. It was an ultimatum basically. It wasn’t really an offer. It was either sign or we don’t want you.” Miller: “They couldn’t put maybe more incentives or earned incentives, things like that in there?” Urlacher: “We tried that, too, Jim. We tried that and just, um, that wasn’t, they said, ‘This is what we have. Take it or leave it.’ And, obviously, I left it.” Marvez: “It sounds like this may have gotten a little bit personal with the type of offer you had?” Urlacher: “No, you know what? Like I said, it was never a negotiation. It was an ultimatum, is what I felt like. Sign this or don’t play for us. I mean, I just don’t feel like that was fair to me. I love the organization. I’ve always said good things about our organization and I always will. I loved playing for the Bears. I love the McCaskeys. But they brought in new management last year with a new GM. I guess I wasn’t one of his guys. I wasn’t there very long with him, only a year. I had a tough year last year, just didn’t play as well as I’d like to. And then they’ve got a new head coach. Lovie [Smith] goes 10-6 and they ire him. So just different things around there. And who even knows if, I mean, I still haven’t met Marc Trestman. I would have wanted to meet him irst before I did sign a deal with them.”

Urlacher: “The Bears and my agents met at the Combine right before free agency started and they

“I’ll always be a Chicago Bear no matter where I end up or where I retire, whatever happens.” Brian Urlacher on SiriusXM NFL Radio

He’s right, you know. Lance Briggs has amassed 1,414 career tackles, according to the Bears’ statistics. If he plays a few more seasons with the team, he likely will break Urlacher’s record of 1,779 tackles. Then again, Briggs could be finished with the Bears before he reaches that mark. It stinks, but it happens. Some will argue that the Bears should have kept Urlacher until an adequate replacement was ready to take over in the middle of the defense. Others will say the Bears needed him for his leadership and locker-room presence, even if his career was on the decline.

I don’t buy either argument. The Bears have no shortage of defensive leaders, starting with Briggs, Charles Tillman and Julius Peppers. And while I don’t envy the player who follows Urlacher at middle linebacker, the fact is that the Bears sorely need to get younger and faster at the position. Next month’s NFL draft offers an opportunity for a fresh start. Maybe a player such as Georgia’s Alec Ogletree or LSU’s Kevin Minter or Notre Dame’s Manti Te’o will be the answer, or maybe Shea McClellin really was meant to play linebacker, after all. Regardless, there never will be another Urlacher. But time catches up with all of us. It’s time for someone else to step up as the Bears’ next face of the franchise. • Northwest Herald sports columnist Tom Musick can be reached at tmusick@shawmedia.com and on Twitter @tcmusick.

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NCAA TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP

TAKE 2

James Madison wins, earns shot at Indiana The ASSOCIATED PRESS DAYTON, Ohio – A.J. Davis, who stepped in as a starter because James Madison’s leading scorer was suspended for a half, led the way with 20 points as the Dukes beat LIU Brooklyn, 68-55, on Wednesday night in the First Four. The Dukes (21-14) advance to meet top-seeded Indiana (27-6) on Friday night at the same University of Dayton Arena. James Madison was without suspended starter Rayshawn Goins for the first half but built a big lead. After the Blackbirds (20-14) battled back to take a brief lead, the

Meghan Montemurro and Jeff Arnold face off

Dukes surged again to win going away.

We have a consensus

La Salle 80, Boise State 71: One hot guard is awfully handy at NCAA tournament time. Four? Pretty much unbeatable. Tyrone Garland led La Salle’s guard-driven offense with 22 points, and the Explorers wrapped up the NCAA tournament’s First Four by getting the better of an old-fashioned shootout, beating Boise State. It was a notable moment for the 13th-seeded Explorers (22-9), who hadn’t even been in the tournament for 21 years. Now, they head to Kansas City to play fourth-seeded Kansas State on Friday.

The NCAA tournament begins in earnest today, with the road to the national championship appearing to be wide open. Northwest Herald sports reporters Jeff Arnold and Meghan Montemurro discuss.

Northern Iowa upset Kansas in ’10 tourney AP photo

Indiana’s Victor Oladipo shoots over Wisconsin’s Mike Bruesewitz on Saturday during a Big Ten tournament game at the United Center.

INDIANA

Top programs let Oladipo slip past By MICHAEL MAROT The Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana coach Tom Crean was a believer in Victor Oladipo right from the start. He saw a tough, tireless defender who attacked the basket, a kid willing to share the spotlight and the ball. When it came time to play, he could tell the 6-foot-5 guard was ready to play and his infectiously positive personality would be something a rebuilding program desperately needed. Crean was one of the few who saw all that promise back then, and all Oladipo has done since then is reward the Hoosiers by going from overlooked high school recruit to potential NBA lottery pick with an old-school approach. “If you’re not willing to get down and dirty, basically, and, you know, telling yourself that the man who has the ball isn’t going to score, it’s going to be real tough to play defense,” Oladipo said. “But when you’re committed to it and focused to it, it’s not that hard.” Focus and commitment are two traits Oladipo never lacked. So why was a player averaging Tues. •Tuesday 6:40 p.m.

16 N.C. A&T (19-16)73 16 Liberty (15-20)

Second Round

Salt Lake • Thurs.

5 Oklahoma St. (24-8)

12 Oregon (26-8)

4 Saint Louis (27-6)

13 N.M. State (24-10) 6 Memphis (30-4)

11 Mary’s (28-6) M. Tenn./St. Mary’s 11 Saint

3 Michigan St. (25-8)

14 Valparaiso (26-7) 7 Creighton (27-7)

10 Cincinnati (22-11) 2 Duke (27-5)

15 Albany (24-10) 1 Gonzaga (31-2)

16 Southern (23-9)

8 Pittsburgh (24-8)

9 Wichita St. (26-8)

4 Kansas St. (27-7)

13 La Boise 13 Salle St./La (22-9) Salle 11 Belmont (26-6)

3 New Mexico (29-5)

14 Harvard (19-9)

7 Notre Dame (25-9) 2 Ohio State (26-7)

15 Iona (20-13)

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Second Round March 21-22

1 Kansas (29-5)

16 Western Ky. (20-15) 8 N. Carolina (24-10) 9 Villanova (20-13)

5 VCU (26-8)

12 Akron (26-6)

4 Michigan (26-7)

13 S. Dakota St. (25-9) 6 UCLA (25-9)

11 Minnesota (20-12) 3 Florida (26-7)

14 NW State (23-8)

7 San Diego St. (22-10)

10 Oklahoma (20-11)

2 Georgetown (25-6)

15 FGCU (24-10) 1 Indiana (27-6)

16 Madison (21-14) 16 James LIU Brooklyn/JMU

8 N.C. State (24-10) 9 Temple (23-9) 5 UNLV (25-9)

12 California (20-11) 4 Syracuse (26-9)

13 Montana (25-6) 6 Butler (26-8)

11 Bucknell (28-5)

3 Marquette (23-8)

14 Davidson (26-7) 7 Illinois (22-12)

10 Colorado (21-11) 2 Miami (27-6)

15 Pacific (22-12)

Austin • Fri.

10 Iowa State (22-11)

Third Round

Lexington • Thurs.

6 Arizona (25-7)

13 La Salle (21-9)

San Jose • Thurs.

5 Wisconsin (23-11)

12 Ole Miss (26-8)

68 16 James Madison (20-14)

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13 Boise State (21-10)71

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9 Missouri (22-10)

March 19-20 Dayton, Ohio

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16 LIU-Brooklyn (20-13) 55

Philadelphia • Fri.

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8 Colorado St. (25-8)

11 St. Mary’s (27-6) 67

First Round

Austin • Fri.

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Northern Iowa’s Ali Farokhmanesh (left) and Adam Koch celebrate the Panthers’ 69-67 win over top overall seed Kansas in a secondround NCAA tournament game March 20, 2010, in Oklahoma City.

1 Louisville (29-5)

16 (20-16) NCA&T A&T/Liberty 16 N.C.

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• Write to Meghan Montemurro at mmontemurro@shawmedia.com. Write to Jeff Arnold at jarnold@shawmedia.com.

Aub. Hills • Thurs.

San Jose • Thurs.

Lexington • Thurs.

March 21-22

a double-double at one of America’s best high school basketball factories virtually ignored by some of the nation’s top college programs? Some coaches were wary about taking a risk on a player who wasn’t considered a good enough shooter to be ranked in the Top 100. The list included names such as North Carolina coach Roy Williams, who acknowledged after a 24-point rout in November that Indiana “kicked our rear ends” with Cody Zeller and two kids he had never heard of when they were playing high school ball. Zeller scored 20 points that night. Oladipo and Will Sheehey each had 19. More coaches may join the chorus if they have to contend with the Hoosiers and Oladipo over the course of the NCAA tournament. It turned out to be a perfect fit for the Hoosiers (27-6), who open tournament play Friday night in Dayton, Ohio. “You know it’s funny because the correlation between gym time and your production on the court is pretty parallel,” said Sheehey, who was part of Indiana’s same recruiting class. “Vic brings guys in and other guys bring Vic in, so it’s mutual.”

Kansas City• Fri.

dozens of games take place in a wild span that will narrow the field from 64 to 32 to 16. Take a typical week. Now equip it with the world’s most powerful turbo engines. That’s how fast those crazy days in mid-March passed for Moran and his teammates in 2010. Moran remembers practicing Sunday, practicing Monday, traveling Tuesday, practicing Wednesday, playing Thursday, practicing Friday and playing Saturday. What hotel did the Panthers stay at? Not sure. Did the team take a break to enjoy any sightseeing? No way. “It’s crazy,” Moran said. “The main thing that’s different is leading up to the game, and trying to get your head right and not think about everything too much. “But once the ball is tipped, I think it’s just like another game. I know it sounds cliché, but it really is.” The ball was tipped, and Northern Iowa basketball never was the same. The Panthers narrowly knocked off No. 8 seed UNLV in their tournament opener. That fueled Moran and his teammates with more confidence, of which they already had plenty. Because while most college basketball fans were focused on the heavyweight teams, Northern Iowa had compiled a terrific résumé. They went 28-4 and won the Missouri Valley Conference tournament, but they mostly had played against mid-major opponents, and they were tagged with a lower seed. Meanwhile, Kansas had roared to a 32-2 record and boasted several NBA-caliber players. “That year, we had such great confidence in what we were doing,” Moran said. “Every time we stepped on the court, we felt like we could win that game.” OK, fine, but no one outside of the Northern Iowa locker room would have picked the Panthers. Correction: No one except for Tim Moran, Johnny’s younger brother. “I watched every single [Panthers] game that year,” said Tim, who is one year younger than Johnny. “They

were just such a well-rounded team that was able to match up with pretty much anybody.” Good call. As happens so often in March, the Northern IowaKansas game came down to the final minute. Northern Iowa led by one point when Moran and Ali Farokhmanesh sprinted down the court on a delayed twoon-one break. Moran headed toward the left wing while Farokhmanesh dribbled down the right side and pulled up for a 3-pointer. The defender gave Farokhmanesh an open look. He didn’t want to give Moran a path to the basket. Farokhmanesh calmly drilled the shot from beyond the arc, stunning the Jayhawks and the nation. “It was the best feeling,” Moran said. “I can’t even describe it.” This is what you do when you become the first team in school history to advance to the Sweet 16: You go to an Applebee’s in Oklahoma City. While Farokhmanesh conducted a phone interview with ESPN in the restaurant, Moran and the rest of his teammates huddled around a nearby TV to watch the interview. Talk about surreal. The spotlight only intensified after the shocking win. A group of Panthers fans met the team at the airport when they returned home. Media members crowded the team’s practices. A CBS-2 TV crew visited Moran’s house in Algonquin to interview his family. Several days later, Northern Iowa’s dream run ended with a loss against No. 5 seed Michigan State. The Duke Blue Devils went on to win the NCAA title, knocking off another mid-major surprise, Butler. After graduating a year ago, Moran joined the Northern Iowa staff this season as a graduate assistant. It’s a path that eventually could lead to a coaching position, which is something he would embrace. Maybe one day Moran will lead a new group of players into the middle of the madness. “That would be awesome,” Moran said. “If I ever do become a coach, that’s obviously the main goal: to get to that tournament.” And to bust 10 million brackets.

Philadelphia • Fri. Aub. Hills • Thurs.

• MORAN Continued from page C1

Arnold: Happy March Madness to you, Meghan. I can’t believe The Boss wants us to contribute to the delinquency of hard-working Americans everywhere and add to the 8.5 million hours of lost work time because college basketball is on TV. But anything for the company, right? Gonzaga is ranked No. 1 right now. They don’t have a chance in Spokane to win this thing, do they? Montemurro: One of the best sports weekends is finally upon us and with a season that has already been littered with upsets and parity, I can’t wait to see how the NCAA tournament plays out. Unfortunately for Gonzaga, I see them as one of the No. 1 seeds to get knocked out before the Final Four. I’ve been a huge fan of the Bulldogs and what coach Mark Few has done with the program. They’ve lost only two games this season – home against Illinois and at Butler – and have won 14 straight games. But as much as I want to see a mid-major program put together a Butler-like run to the title game, I don’t see that happening. If they run into Wisconsin in the Sweet 16, the Badgers’ ability to slow the tempo and grind it out defensively will prove too much for Gonzaga, which will be the first No. 1 seed to get knocked out. Arnold: I’m going with Saint Louis as a surprise team. The Billikens are fresh off their first Atlantic 10 tournament title, have a legitimate star in Kwamain Mitchell and have played inspired basketball since coach Rick Majerus died in December. Interim coach Jim Crews has really gotten the most out of his team, which has won 15 of its past 16 games. I know they find themselves in that dreaded 4-13 matchup, but I’m handing Crews’ crew a glass slipper. Montemurro: Four Big Ten teams – Indiana, Ohio State, Michigan and Michigan State – have a legitimate chance, in my mind, of reaching the Final Four while Illinois and Minnesota, with all their talent yet inconsistencies, could either lose their first game or reach the Sweet 16. If the Big Ten doesn’t have at least four teams reach the Sweet 16 and two teams advance to the Final Four, it should be considered a disappointing performance by the conference. I can’t buy into Indiana and coach Tom Crean. He’s left a lot to be desired with in-game management, and the pressure is undeniable as the Hoosiers pursue their first NCAA title in 26 years. Well, soon-to-be 27 years. Arnold: OK. Bragging rights time. I’ve got Louisville, Ohio State, Kansas and Miami in my Final Four with Louisville taking the title with an 85-79 win over Rock, Chalk, Jayhawk. Who do you have? Montemurro: You just had to make your prediction first and make me look bad. My picks nearly mirror yours. I’m taking Louisville, Ohio State, Kansas and Syracuse in the Final Four with Louisville beating Kansas, 79-74, to win the title.

OUTDOORS & FINE PRINT

Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com

Walleye tournaments return When the World Walleye Association was established in 1999, there were high hopes. Its popularity quickly grew, but soon began to fade. Last year it was on its death bed. Now, Joe Baron and Theresa Meade from northern Illinois have purchased the assets of the WWA and are restarting the tournament series with two circuits, one on Illinois’ Fox Chain O’ Lakes and another on Wisconsin’s Lake Winneconne system. Baron is the former president of the AIM walleye circuit, and Meade is a respected and successful walleye tournament angler who had fished the WWA since its inception. Baron told me, “We think that the WWA can be a success and grow in the future. Our entry fee is an affordable $180 per two-angler team. The events are one-day contests, Sundays only. You don’t have to take a week off of your job to fish the WWA tournaments. Best of all, these contests are perfect for local fishermen to compete close to home on waters that they are familiar with. We will stage a championship event in early 2014, too.” Scott Duncan of Antioch, a touring pro and past AIM winner, is planning on fishing in the

NBA GB — 11½ 12½ 13½ 15½ 16½ 17 19

Philadelphia 26 40 .394 Toronto 26 42 .382 Washington 23 43 .348 Detroit 23 46 .333 Cleveland 22 46 .324 Orlando 18 51 .261 Charlotte 16 52 .235 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct x-San Antonio 52 16 .765 x-Oklahoma City 50 19 .725 Memphis 46 21 .687 d-L.A. Clippers 46 22 .676 Denver 47 22 .681 Golden State 39 31 .557 Houston 37 31 .544 L.A. Lakers 36 33 .522

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d-division leader x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Wednesday’s Games Miami 98, Cleveland 95 Charlotte 107, Toronto 101 New York 106, Orlando 94 Atlanta 98, Milwaukee 90 Brooklyn 113, Dallas 96 Houston 100, Utah 93 Memphis 90, Oklahoma City 89, OT New Orleans 87, Boston 86 San Antonio 104, Golden State 93 Washington at Phoenix (n) Philadelphia at L.A. Clippers (n) Today’s Games Portland at Bulls, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Denver, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Sacramento, 9 p.m. Friday’s Games New York at Toronto, 6 p.m. Milwaukee at Indiana, 6 p.m. Oklahoma City at Orlando, 6 p.m. Portland at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m. Detroit at Miami, 6:30 p.m. Cleveland at Houston, 7 p.m. Memphis at New Orleans, 7 p.m. Boston at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Utah at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Washington at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

MEN’S COLLEGE NCAA TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND At UD Arena Dayton, Ohio Tuesday N.C. A&T 73, Liberty 72 Saint Mary’s (Cal) 67, Middle Tennessee 54 Wednesday James Madison 68, LIU Brooklyn 55 La Salle 80, Boise State 71 EAST REGIONAL Second Round Today At Rupp Arena Lexington, Ky. Butler (26-8) vs. Bucknell (28-5), 11:40 a.m. Marquette (23-8) vs. Davidson (26-7), 30 minutes following At HP Pavilion San Jose, Calif. UNLV (25-9) vs. California (20-11), 6:27 p.m. Syracuse (26-9) vs. Montana (25-6), 30 minutes following Friday At UD Arena Dayton, Ohio N.C. State (24-10) vs. Temple (23-9), 12:40 p.m. Indiana (27-6) vs. James Madison (2114), 30 minutes following At The Frank Erwin Center Austin, Texas Miami (27-6) vs. Pacific (22-12), 1:10 p.m. Illinois (22-12) vs. Colorado (21-11), 30 minutes following SOUTH REGIONAL Second Round Today At The Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, Mich. Michigan (26-7) vs. South Dakota State (25-9), 6:15 p.m. VCU (26-8) vs. Akron (26-6), 30 minutes following Friday At Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia Georgetown (25-6) vs. Florida Gulf Coast (24-10), 5:50 p.m. San Diego State (22-10) vs. Oklahoma (20-11), 30 minutes following At The Sprint Center Kansas City, Mo. North Carolina (24-10) vs. Villanova (20-13), 6:20 p.m. Kansas (29-5) vs. Western Kentucky (20-15), 30 minutes following At The Frank Erwin Center Austin, Texas Florida (26-7) vs. Northwestern State (23-8), 6:27 p.m. UCLA (25-9) vs. Minnesota (20-12), 30 minutes following MIDWEST REGIONAL Second Round Today At Rupp Arena Lexington, Ky. Louisville (29-5) vs. N.C. A&T (20-16), 5:50 p.m. Colorado State (25-8) vs. Missouri (2310), 30 minutes following At The Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, Mich. Michigan State (25-8) vs. Valparaiso (26-7), 11:15 a.m Memphis (30-4) vs. Saint Mary’s (Cal) (28-6), 30 minutes following

FIVE-DAY PLANNER TEAM

TODAY

FRIDAY

PORTLAND 7 p.m. CSN AM-1000

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OUTDOORS Steve Sarley

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INDIANA 7 p.m. WGN AM-1000

at Minnesota 6 p.m. WGN AM-1000 LOS ANGELES 7 p.m. CSN, NBCSN AM-720

AIM EVENT RETURNS WWA. So is walleye legend Mike Gofron. He told me, “I learned how to fish for walleyes on the Chain. I’ve traveled so much over the past many years that I haven’t fished the Chain in a long time. That waterway has changed so much, this will be like I am the new guy on the Chain in these tournaments. I’ll have to get out there and try to figure it out again.” The Fox Chain qualifying event dates are April 7, April 21, June 9, Sept. 15 and Oct. 6. Aug. 11 will feature a special Youth Day event. The Winneconne system qualifying event dates are April 14, May 19, Aug. 4, Sept. 29 and Oct. 20. Sept. 8 will be Youth Day. Winneconne also will be the site for a special “Woman’s Weekend” featuring a tournament and seminars. In addition to prize money at each individual qualifying event, the team anglers in both divisions will compete for Cabela’s NTC spots, team of the year awards and 30 spots available for the World Walleye Association Championship in early 2014.

BASKETBALL EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct y-Miami 53 14 .791 d-Indiana 42 26 .618 d-New York 40 26 .606 Brooklyn 40 28 .588 Atlanta 38 30 .559 Bulls 36 30 .545 Boston 36 31 .537 Milwaukee 34 33 .507

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At HP Pavilion San Jose, Calif. Saint Louis (27-6) vs. New Mexico State (24-10), 1:10 p.m. Oklahoma State (24-8) vs. Oregon (268), 30 minutes following Friday At Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia Duke (27-5) vs. Albany (N.Y.) (24-10), 11:15 a.m. Creighton (27-7) vs. Cincinnati (22-11), 30 minutes following WEST REGIONAL Second Round Today At EnergySolutions Arena Salt Lake City Pittsburgh (24-8) vs. Wichita State (26-8), 12:40 p.m. Gonzaga (31-2) vs. Southern (23-9), 30 minutes following Arizona (25-7) vs. Belmont (26-6), 6:20 p.m. New Mexico (29-5) vs. Harvard (19-9), 30 minutes following Friday At UD Arena Dayton, Ohio Ohio State (26-7) vs. Iona (20-13), 6:15 p.m. Notre Dame (25-9) vs. Iowa State (2211), 30 minutes following At The Sprint Center Kansas City, Mo. Wisconsin (23-11) vs. Mississippi (268), 11:40 a.m. Kansas State (27-7) vs. La Salle (22-9), 30 minutes following

NIT First Round Tuesday Maryland 86, Niagara 70 St. John’s 63, Saint Joseph’s 61 Louisiana Tech 71, Florida State 66 Robert Morris 59, Kentucky 57 Alabama 62, Northeastern 43 Virginia 67, Norfolk State 56 Denver 61, Ohio 57 BYU 90, Washington 79 Stanford 58, Stephen F. Austin 57 Wednesday Iowa 68, Indiana State 52 Providence 75, Charlotte 66 Stony Brook 71, Massachusetts 58 Mercer 75, Tennessee 67 Baylor 112, Long Beach State 66 Southern Mississippi 78, Charleston Southern 71 Detroit (20-12) at Arizona State (21-12), (n) Second Round Today Denver (22-9) at Maryland (23-12), 6 p.m. Saturday, March 23 Stanford (19-14) at Alabama (22-12), 11 a.m. Thursday-Monday, March 25 St. John’s (17-15) at Virginia (22-11), TBA Robert Morris (24-10) at Providence (18-14), TBA Detroit-Arizona State winner vs. Baylor (19-14), TBA Southern Mississippi (26-9) vs. Louisiana Tech (27-6), TBA BYU (22-11) vs. Mercer, TBA Iowa (22-12) vs. Kent State (21-13), TBA

WOMEN’S COLLEGE WNIT First Round Wednesday Auburn 80, UAB 57 Eastern Illinois 60, Missouri 58 BYU 69, Idaho State 54 Utah (18-13) at Long Beach State (16-15), (n) UC Santa Barbara (16-16) at San Diego State (26-6), (n) Today Butler (17-13) at Toledo (27-3), 6 p.m. Iona (20-12) at Drexel (22-10), 6 p.m. Harvard (20-8) at Hartford (21-11), 6 p.m. Akron (23-9) at Duquesne (23-7), 6 p.m. SMU (21-9) at Bowling Green (22-10), 6 p.m. Sacred Heart (22-10) at Boston U. (23-5), 6 p.m. Army (22-8) at Fordham (24-8), 6 p.m. NC A&T (22-9) at James Madison (22-10), 6 p.m. Richmond (16-15) at NC State (16-16), 6 p.m. Davidson (21-12) at Old Dominion (19-11), 6 p.m Appalachian State (19-10) at Charlotte (24-5), 6 p.m. Florida (18-14) at Florida International (19-12), 6 p.m. Winthrop (20-12) at Florida Gulf Coast (27-6), 6:05 p.m. Indiana State (18-12) at Youngstown St. (22-9), 6:05 p.m. Texas Southern (20-11) at Kansas State (15-17), 7 p.m. Miami (Ohio) (19-12) at Illinois (16-13), 7 p.m. East Carolina (22-9) at Western Kentucky (21-10), 7 p.m. Memphis (17-14) at Arkansas (18-12), 7 p.m. Sam Houston State (18-14) at Tulane (22-8), 7 p.m. IUPUI (20-11) at Illinois State (23-10), 7:05 p.m. Northern Colorado (20-12) at Wyoming (24-7), 8 p.m. Hawaii (17-13) at San Diego (21-9), 8 p.m. Seattle (20-10) at Saint Mary’s (Cal) (20-10), 9 p.m. Friday Ball State (15-15) at Minnesota (1813), 7 p.m. Northern Iowa (16-16) at Marquette (16-15), 7 p.m. Eastern Washington (19-12) at Washington (20-11), 9 p.m. UALR (24-8) at Pacific (25-7), 9 p.m.

Last summer, I was fortunate enough to fish as a co-angler at the Angler’s Insight Marketing Green Bay tournament out of Oconto. I wrote a couple of columns about the great learning experience I had. AIM has cut down to one event this year, but the one event is at Oconto again July 18 to 20. Tournament entry fees are $1,200 for each Pro/Partner and $300 for each co-angler. Visit AIM at www.aimfishing.com for more information.

Hall of Fame angler Spence Petros will be at Dave’s Bait, Tackle and Taxidermy in Crystal Lake from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday as part of the store’s 24th anniversary sale Friday through Sunday. • Northwest Herald outdoors

columnist Steve Sarley’s radio show, “The Outdoors Experience,” airs live at 5 a.m. Sundays on AM-560. Sarley also runs a website for outdoors enthusiasts, OExperience.com. He can be reached by email at sarfishing@yahoo.com.

AUTO RACING

NHL

NASCAR SPRINT CUP

WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF d-Blackhawks 30 24 3 3 51 102 d-Anaheim 29 22 3 4 48 99 d-Minnesota 29 17 10 2 36 77 Los Angeles 29 17 10 2 36 88 St. Louis 29 16 11 2 34 87 Vancouver 29 14 9 6 34 81 Detroit 30 14 11 5 33 80 Phoenix 30 13 13 4 30 79

GA 66 71 71 73 83 82 79 85

San Jose 28 12 10 6 30 Columbus 30 12 12 6 30 Dallas 29 13 13 3 29 Nashville 30 11 13 6 28 Edmonton 28 11 11 6 28 Calgary 27 11 12 4 26 Colorado 29 11 14 4 26 EASTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts d-Pittsburgh 31 23 8 0 46 d-Montreal 29 19 5 5 43 d-Winnipeg 30 16 12 2 34 Boston 28 19 6 3 41 Ottawa 30 16 8 6 38 Toronto 30 16 12 2 34 Carolina 29 15 12 2 32 N.Y. Rangers 29 15 12 2 32

67 68 76 70 69 78 75

74 79 88 81 81 91 92

GF 110 92 80 82 77 90 84 70

GA 81 73 86 60 65 85 82 70

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74 86 98 81 79 79 74

84 96 90 92 95 87 110

13 13 13 13 11 12 8

11 13 16 16 15 16 16

6 3 1 1 4 1 6

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NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

AUTO CLUB 400 Site: Fontana, Calif. Schedule: Friday, practice (Fox Sports Speed, 1:30-3:30 p.m.), qualifying (Fox Sports Speed, 6-8 p.m.); Saturday, practice (Fox Sports Speed, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 2:30-3:30 p.m.); Sunday, race, 2 p.m. (FOX, 1:30-5 p.m.). Track: Auto Club Speedway (oval, 2.0 miles). Race distance: 400 miles, 200 laps. Last year: Tony Stewart raced to the second of his three 2012 victories, beating Kyle Busch in the rain-shortened event. Last week: Kasey Kahne won at Bristol Motor Speedway, waging a bumperbanging battle with Brad Keselowski and easily holding off Busch. Fast facts: Five-time series champion Jimmie Johnson has a series-high five victories at the track. He won the seasonopening Daytona 500. ... Defending season champion Keselowski leads the season standings, nine points ahead of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Keselowski is the only driver to finish in the top five in each of the first four races. ... Mark Martin is back in Michael Waltrip Racing’s No. 55 Toyota after a one-week break. Brian Vickers finished eighth in the car at Bristol. Next race: STP Gas Booster 500, April 7, Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, Va. Online: http://www.nascar.com

NASCAR NATIONWIDE ROYAL PURPLE 300

d-division leader Wednesday’s Games Anaheim 4, Blackhawks 2 San Jose 4, Edmonton 3, SO Toronto 4, Tampa Bay 2 Minnesota 4, Detroit 2 Colorado 4, Dallas 3 Today’s Games Toronto at Buffalo, 6 p.m. Montreal at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m. Florida at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m. New Jersey at Carolina, 6 p.m. Boston at Ottawa, 6:30 p.m. Washington at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. Calgary at Nashville, 7 p.m. Vancouver at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Dallas at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m.

DUCKS 4, BLACKHAWKS 2 Chicago Anaheim

1 1

at Milwaukee* 3:05 p.m. WGN

L.A. ANGELS* 3:05 p.m. WGN AM-720

at Cleveland* 3:05 p.m. MLBN AM-720

SAN FRANCISCO* 3:05 p.m. CSN

MILWAUKEE* 3:05 p.m.

at Oakland* 9:05 p.m. CSN

at L.A. Dodgers* 9:05 p.m. CSN AM-670

KANSAS CITY* 3:05 p.m. CSN AM-670

L.A. ANGELS* 3:05 p.m.

CHIVAS USA 4 p.m. WPWR FM-107.9

1 0

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First Period-1, Anaheim, Holland 3 (Sbisa, Winnik), 1:24. 2, Chicago, Toews 15, 3:52 (sh). Penalties-Bollig, Chi (interference), 2:56. Second Period-3, Chicago, Leddy 4 (Kane, Saad), 11:54 (pp). PenaltiesLydman, Ana (interference), 2:21; Souray, Ana (holding), 10:29. Third Period-4, Anaheim, Ryan 9 (Getzlaf, Palmieri), 14:33. 5, Anaheim, Selanne 7 (Getzlaf), 15:37. 6, Anaheim, Souray 6 (Hiller), 19:39 (en). Penalties-None. Shots on Goal-Chicago 5-11-8-24. Anaheim 11-7-8-26. Power-play opportunities-Chicago 1 of 2; Anaheim 0 of 1. Goalies-Chicago, Crawford 13-3-3 (25 shots-22 saves). Anaheim, Hiller 11-2-3 (24-22). A-17,610 (17,174). T-2:23. Referees-Dean Morton, Wes McCauley. Linesmen-Greg Devorski, Lonnie Cameron.

AHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division W L OL SL Pts GF Grand Rapids 36 21 3 2 77 198 Wolves 29 21 5 4 67 159 Milwaukee 30 24 3 3 66 152 Rockford 32 28 1 1 66 190 Peoria 28 28 4 3 63 155 North Division W L OL SL Pts GF Toronto 35 20 2 4 76 197 Rochester 33 24 3 1 70 195 Abbotsford 29 27 3 6 67 142 Lake Erie 27 28 2 7 63 177 Hamilton 24 31 1 5 54 129 South Division W L OL SL Pts GF Texas 36 16 5 6 83 190 Charlotte 36 22 2 3 77 191 Houston 31 22 4 4 70 166 Oklahoma City 29 22 2 7 67 188 San Antonio 27 27 1 6 61 162 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OL SL Pts GF Providence 38 19 0 5 81 178 Portland 34 22 3 2 73 181 Manchester 29 27 3 4 65 178 Worcester 28 24 1 6 63 151 St. John’s 25 32 1 4 55 153 East Division W L OL SL Pts GF Syracuse 38 17 3 5 84 215 Binghamton 37 19 1 5 80 186 Wilkes-Barre 34 27 2 1 71 150 Hershey 30 24 3 5 68 161 Norfolk 30 28 4 1 65 156 Northeast Division W L OL SL Pts GF Springfield 35 18 5 4 79 190 Connecticut 30 25 5 3 68 181 Albany 27 22 1 10 65 159 Bridgeport 26 25 6 4 62 177 Adirondack 25 33 2 3 55 150

GA 169 156 171 184 182 GA 160 175 163 189 181 GA 164 167 158 198 178

Site: Fontana, Calif. Schedule: Friday, practice (Fox Sports Speed, 3:30-6 p.m.); Saturday, qualifying (Fox Sports Speed, 12:30-2:30 p.m.), race, 5 (ESPN, 3:30-6:30 p.m.). Track: Auto Club Speedway (oval, 2.0 miles). Race distance: 300 miles, 150 laps. Last year: Joey Logano held off Ricky Stenhouse Jr. for the first of his serieshigh nine victories in his final season with Joe Gibbs Racing. Last week: Kyle Busch raced to his second victory of the year and record 53rd series win, holding off Kyle Larson at Bristol Motor Speedway. Fast facts: Joe Gibbs Racing has won the last eight races at the track. Tony Stewart started the streak in February 2008, Kyle Busch has five victories and Logano two. Busch, Elliott Sadler and Brian Vickers are driving for Gibbs on Saturday. ... Las Vegas winner Sam Hornish Jr. tops the season standings, 22 points ahead of Justin Allgaier. Hornish has two IndyCar victories at the track. Next race: O’Reilly Auto Parts 300, April 12, Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas. Online: http://www.nascar.com

IZOD INDYCAR GRAND PRIX OF ST. PETERSBURG Site: St. Petersburg, Fla. Schedule: Friday, practice; Saturday, practice, qualifying (NBC Sports Network, 1:30-2:30 p.m.); Sunday, race, 11:30 a.m. (NBC Sports Network, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.). Track: Streets of St. Petersburg (street course, 1.81 miles). Race distance: 181 miles, 100 laps. Last year: Penske Racing’s Helio Castroneves won the season-opening race for his first victory since September 2010. Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon was second. Fast facts: Andretti Autosport’s Ryan Hunter-Reay won the season championship last year, winning four times in 15 starts. ... Penske’s Will Power topped the speed charts last week in Alabama in testing at Barber Motorsports Park. ... Ganassi’s Dario Franchitti won the 2011 race. ... The 14-turn circuit is made up of downtown streets and a section of airport runway. ... The Indy Lights race is Saturday (NBC Sports Network, Sunday, 11 a.m.-noon). Next race: Grand Prix of Alabama, April 7, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, Ala. Online: http://www.indycar.com

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GA 168 154 149 155 173 GA 150 187 170 198 187

NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Wednesday’s Games Springfield 2, Manchester 0 Syracuse 1, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 0 Norfolk 3, Adirondack 0 Today’s Games Charlotte at Houston, 7:05 p.m. Friday’s Games Toronto at Wolves, 7:30 p.m. Worcester at Springfield, 6 p.m. St. John’s at Portland, 6 p.m. Lake Erie at Grand Rapids, 6 p.m. Hershey at Connecticut, 6 p.m. Albany at Binghamton, 6:05 p.m. Bridgeport at Providence, 6:05 p.m. Hamilton at Syracuse, 6:30 p.m. Houston at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Peoria at Milwaukee, 7 p.m. Rochester at Texas, 7:30 p.m. Rockford at Abbotsford, 9 p.m.

Site: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Schedule: Friday, practice (NBC Sports Network, 1-2:30 a.m.); Saturday, practice, qualifying (NBC Sports Network, 3-4:30 a.m.); Sunday, race, 3 a.m. (NBC Sports Network, 2:30-5 a.m., 2-5 p.m., 9:30 p.m.-12 a.m.). Track: Sepang International Circuit (road course, 3.44 miles). Race distance: 192.88 miles, 56 laps. Last year: Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso raced to the first of his three 2012 victories. Sauber’s Sergio Perez was second in the race stopped for 51 minutes because of rain. Last week: Lotus’ Kimi Raikkonen won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix for his 20th F1 victory. Alonso was second, and Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel finished third. Fast facts: Vettel won the 2010 and 2011 races. The three-time defending season champion has 26 victories in 102 career starts. ... Italian motorcycle racer Marco Simoncelli was killed in a MotoGP race at the track in October 2011. Next race: Chinese Grand Prix, April 14, Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai. Online: http://www.formula1.com

CAMPING WORLD TRUCK Next race: Kroger 250, April 6, Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, Va. Last race: Johnny Sauter won the opener at Daytona on Feb. 22, taking advantage of a last-lap crash that brought out a caution and prevented Kyle Busch from making a move. Online: http://www.nascar.com

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ON TAP TODAY TV/Radio NBA BASKETBALL 7 p.m.: Portland at Bulls, CSN, AM-1000

MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 11 a.m.: NCAA Division I tournament, second round, Valparaiso vs. Michigan State, at Auburn Hills, Mich., CBS 11:30 a.m.: NCAA Division I tournament, second round, Bucknell vs. Butler, at Lexington, Ky., TruTV 12:30 p.m.: NCAA Division I tournament, second round, Wichita St. vs. Pittsburgh, at Salt Lake City, TBS 1 p.m.: NCAA Division I tournament, second round, New Mexico St. vs. Saint Louis at San Jose, Calif., TNT 1:30 p.m.: NCAA Division I tournament, second round, St. Mary’s (Cal) vs. Memphis, at Auburn Hills, Mich., CBS 2 p.m.: NCAA Division I tournament, second round, Davidson vs. Marquette, at Lexington, Ky., TruTV 3 p.m.: NCAA Division I tournament, second round, Southern U. vs. Gonzaga, at Salt Lake City, TBS 3:30 p.m.: NCAA Division I tournament, second round, Oregon vs. Oklahoma St., San Jose, Calif., TNT 5:45 p.m.: NCAA Division I tournament, second round, N.C. A&T vs. Louisville at Lexington, Ky., TBS 6 p.m.: NCAA Division I tournament, second round, South Dakota St. vs. Michigan, at Auburn Hills, Mich., CBS 6 p.m.: NCAA Division I tournament, second round, Belmont vs. Arizona, at Salt Lake City, TNT 6 p.m.: NCAA Division I tournament, second round, California vs. UNLV, at San Jose, Calif., TruTV

8:15 p.m.: NCAA Division I tournament, second round, Missouri vs. Colorado St., at Lexington, Ky., TBS 8:30 p.m.: NCAA Division I tournament, second round, Akron vs. VCU, at Auburn Hills, Mich., CBS 8:45 p.m.: NCAA Division I tournament, second round, Harvard vs. New Mexico, at Salt Lake City, TNT 8:55 p.m.: NCAA Division I tournament, second round, Montana vs. Syracuse, at San Jose, Calif., TruTV

MLB BASEBALL 9 p.m.: Cubs at Seattle, MLBN, AM-720

GOLF 8 a.m.: European PGA Tour, Malaysian Open, irst round, at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (same-day tape), TGC 2 p.m.: PGA Tour, Arnold Palmer Invitational, irst round, at Orlando, Fla., TGC 5:30 p.m.: LPGA, Kia Classic, irst round, at Carlsbad, Calif., TGC

AUTO RACING 1 a.m. (Friday): Formula One, practice for Malaysia Grand Prix, at Sepang, Malaysia, NBCSN

EXTREME SPORTS Noon: X Games, at Tignes, France, ESPN 6 p.m.: X Games, at Tignes, France (same-day tape), ESPN

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GOLF PGA TOUR ARNOLD PALMER INVITATIONAL Site: Orlando, Fla. Schedule: Today-Sunday. Course: Bay Hill Club and Lodge (7,419 yards, par 72). Purse: $6.2 million. Winner’s share: $1,116,000. TV: Golf Channel (Today, 2-5 p.m., 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Friday, 11:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m., 2-5 p.m., 7:30-10:30 p.m.; SaturdaySunday, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m.) and NBC (Saturday-Sunday, 1:30-5 p.m.). Last year: Tiger Woods won his first PGA Tour victory since a sex scandal at the end of 2009, beating Graeme McDowell by five strokes for his record seventh victory at Bay Hill. Last week: Kevin Streelman won the Tampa Bay Championship for his first PGA Tour victory, topping Boo Weekley by two strokes on Innisbrook’s Copperhead course. Notes: Woods is coming off a victory two weeks ago at Doral in the WGCCadillac Championship and also won at Torrey Pines in January. He can regain the top spot in the world from Rory McIlroy with a victory. Woods last was No. 1 on Oct. 30, 2010. McIlroy is skipping the event. ... Tournament host Arnold Palmer is 83. ... Scotland’s Martin Laird won in 2011 to become the first European winner at Bay Hill. ... The Houston Open is next week, followed by the Texas Open and the Masters.

WEB.COM TOUR LOUISIANA OPEN Site: Broussard, La. Schedule: Today-Sunday. Course: Le Triomphe Country Club (7,006 yards, par 71). Purse: $550,000. Winner’s share: $99,000. Last year: Casey Wittenberg won his first tour title. He closed with a 6-under 65 for an eight-stroke victory and tournament-record 24-under 260 total. Last event: Kevin Kisner won the Chile Open on March 10 for his second tour title, holding off Brice Garnett and Edward Loar by a stroke. Notes: The tournament, in its 22nd year at Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed Le Triomphe, is the fourth event of the season and first in the United States. Kevin Foley opened the season with a victory in Panama, and Patrick Cantlay won in Colombia. ... The tour is off next week. The Brazil Classic is April 4-7 in Sao Paulo.

CHAMPIONS TOUR MISSISSIPPI GULF RESORT CLASSIC Site: Saucier, Miss. Schedule: Friday-Sunday. Course: Fallen Oak Country Club (7,054 yards, par 72). Purse: $1.6 million. Winner’s share: $240,000. TV: Golf Channel (Friday, 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., 4-6 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30-4:30 a.m., 4-6 p.m.; Monday, 2:30-4:30 a.m.). Last year: Fred Couples won the first of his two 2012 titles, birdieing the final hole for a one-stroke victory over Michael Allen. Last week: David Frost won the Toshiba Classic in Newport Beach, Calif. The South African tied the tournament record of 19 under, beating Couples by

five strokes. Notes: Couples won the Senior British Open in July for his eighth Champions Tour title. ... Rocco Mediate won the Allianz Championship in February in Boca Raton, Fla., in his first start on the 50-and-over tour. ... Tom Lehman won at Fallen Oak in 2011. ... The tour is off the next three weeks. Play will resume April 19-21 with the Greater Gwinnett Championship in Duluth, Ga.

LPGA TOUR KIA CLASSIC Site: Carlsbad, Calif. Schedule: Today-Sunday. Course: Aviara Golf Club (6,593 yards, par 72). Purse: $1.7 million. Winner’s share: $255,000. TV: Golf Channel (Today-Friday, 5:307:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 6-8 p.m.). Last year: Yani Tseng won the last of her 15 LPGA Tour titles, beating South Korea’s Sun Young Yoo by six strokes on La Costa’s Legends Course. Last week: Stacy Lewis won the LPGA Founders Cup in Phoenix to move from third to first in the world. She closed with an 8-under 64 to beat Ai Miyazato by three strokes. The Texan won for the second straight event and seventh time on the LPGA Tour. Notes: Lewis ended Tseng’s 109-week run at No. 1. The 28-year-old former University of Arkansas player is the second American to top the rankings that began in 2006. Cristie Kerr was No. 1 for five weeks over three stints in 2010. ... Kia endorser Michelle Wie missed the cut in Phoenix, shooting 74-72. In 12 rounds this year, she has broken 70 only once, closing with a 69 in Singapore after a third-round 77. ... The tour is off next week. The Kraft Nabisco Championship, the first major championship of the year, is April 4-7 at Mission Hills in Rancho Mirage.

EUROPEAN TOUR/ ASIAN TOUR MALAYSIAN OPEN Site: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Schedule: Today-Sunday. Course: Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (6,967 yards, par 72). Purse: $2.75 million. Winner’s share: $458,330. TV: Golf Channel (Today, 8 a.m.-noon; Friday, 8-11:30 a.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 8-11 a.m.). Last year: Louis Oosthuizen won a week after his playoff loss to Bubba Watson in the Masters. The South African beat Scotland’s Stephen Gallacher by three strokes. Last week: South Africa’s Thomas Aiken won the Avantha Masters in India for his second European Tour title. He beat India’s Gaganjeet Bhullar by three strokes. Notes: Third-ranked Luke Donald is in the field along with Aiken, Charl Schwartzel, Padraig Harrington, 2011 winner Matteo Manassero and two-time champion Thongchai Jaidee. Donald was fourth last week in the PGA Tour’s Tampa Bay Championship. ... The Hassan Trophy II is next week in Morocco.

PROS BASEBALL National League MILWAUKEE BREWERS–Acquired 3B Stephen Parker from Oakland for RHP Darren Byrd. PITTSBURGH PIRATES–Acquired INF John McDonald from Arizona for a player to be named or cash considerations. WASHINGTON NATIONALS–Acquired LHP Ian Krol from Oakland to complete an earlier trade. American Association AMARILLO SOX–Signed RHP Jason Johnson. FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS– Signed INF Zach Penprase. ST. PAUL SAINTS–Signed LHP Connor Whalen and RHP George Jensen. Can-Am League NEW JERSEY JACKALS–Signed LHP Mike Francisco. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA–Named Kiki Vandeweghe vice president, basketball operations. FOOTBALL National Football League BEARS–Signed DE Turk McBride to a one-year contract. Announced they were unable to reach accord on a contract with LB Brian Urlacher, making Urlacher a free agent. HOUSTON TEXANS–Re-signed CB Brice McCain to a three-year contract. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS–Signed DT Aubrayo Franklin and G Joe Reitz. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS–Signed LS Thomas Gafford. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS–Resigned CB Marquice Cole and LB Niko Koutouvides. OAKLAND RAIDERS–Re-signed OL

GLANTZ-CULVER LINE College Basketball NCAA Tournament Today FAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG Louisville 26 (124) NC A&T Missouri 3 (142½) Colorado St. Marquette 3 (133) Davidson Butler 3½ (122½) Bucknell At Auburn Hills, Mich. Michigan St. 10½ (126½) Valparaiso St. Mary’s (Cal) 1 (138) Memphis VCU 7½ (134½) Akron Michigan 11 (139) S. Dakota St. At Salt Lake City Gonzaga 22 (126½) Southern U. Pittsburgh 4 (119) Wichita St. New Mexico 11 (125½) Harvard Arizona 4½ (140) Belmont At San Jose, Calif. Oklahoma St. 3 (135) Oregon Saint Louis 9 (122) New Mex. St. UNLV 3 (131) California Syracuse 12 (127½) Montana Friday At Philadelphia Duke 18 (132½) Albany (NY) Creighton 3½ (128) Cincinnati Georgetown 13½ (123½) Fla. G. Coast San Diego St. 3 (134) Oklahoma At Dayton, Ohio Indiana 20 (N/A) J. Madison NC State 4½ (149½) Temple Ohio St. 14 (145) Iona Notre Dame 1 (141) Iowa St. At Kansas City, Mo. Kansas 20 (133) W. Kentucky North Carolina 4 (142½) Villanova Wisconsin 6 (128½) Mississippi Kansas St. 4 (N/A) La Salle At Austin, Texas Florida 20 (140½) N’western St. Minnesota 3 (135) UCLA Miami 12 (125) Pacific Illinois 1½ (126½) Colorado NIT Second Round at Maryland 4 (129) Denver FAVORITE at Bulls at Denver at Sacramento FAVORITE at N.Y. Rangers at Buffalo at Carolina Montreal Boston at Winnipeg Vancouver at Nashville at Los Angeles

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UNDERDOG Portland Philadelphia Minnesota

NHL LINE UNDERDOG -200 Florida -120 Toronto -125 New Jersey -125 at N.Y. Islanders -150 at Ottawa -150 Washington -120 at Phoenix -145 Calgary -200 Dallas

LINE +170 +100 +105 +105 +130 +130 +100 +125 +170

COMMUNITY BASEBALL LITH PIRATES SEEK 15U PLAYERS The LITH Pirates are looking for one or two more players for the 15U team. Please contact Adam Ulen at adamjulen864@yahoo.com or 910-320-6707.

WOODSTOCK LIGHTNING 13U PLAYER NEEDED The Woodstock Lightning is looking for one additional player for its 2013 13U team. Please contact Coach Scott Beck at 847-344-5624.

WOODSTOCK LIGHTNING 14U PLAYER NEEDED

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Khalif Barnes. WASHINGTON REDSKINS–Agreed to terms with CB E.J. Biggers. Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS–Signed DE Lindsey Witten. Arena Football League SPOKANE SHOCK–Named William Mulder defensive backs coach. HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL–Suspended Florida F Eric Selleck one game for leaving the bench on a legal line change for the purpose of starting a fight with Carolina F Kevin Westgarth during a March 19 game. DETROIT RED WINGS–Recalled F Gustav Nyquist from Grand Rapids (AHL). MONTREAL CANADIENS–Signed D Francis Bouillon to a one-year contract extension. NEW YORK ISLANDERS–Named Mike Bossy vice president of corporate sponsorship & partnership marketing. OTTAWA SENATORS–Signed G Andrew Hammond to a two-year entrylevel contract. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING–Signed F Slater Koekkoek to a standard three-year, entry-level contract. American Hockey League CONNECTICUT WHALE–Reassigned F Jason Wilson to Greenville (ECHL). PROVIDENCE BRUINS–Announced D Ryan Button was reassigned to South Carolina (ECHL). Announced G Adam Morrison was reassigned to Utah (ECHL).

COLLEGE NEW MEXICO–Agreed to terms with men’s basketball coach Steve Alford on a 10-year contract, through 2022-23.

The Woodstock Lightning is looking for one additional player for its 2013 14U team. Please contact Coach Mike Turner at 262-422-5663.

SOFTBALL CARY CRUSH SEEKS PLAYERS Cary Crush Fastpitch Softball has openings for 14U pitchers, catchers, infielders, and outfielders. More information can be found at www.CaryCrush.org or by contacting Jim Rathe at 847-800-5739 or jrathe03@gmail.com.

ILLINOIS FUSION 18U OPENINGS The Illinois Fusion 18U girls fastpitch softball team is looking for two to three players to fill its roster for the 2012-13 season. Anyone interested in setting up a tryout or needing additional information, please contact Jason Peters at 815-404-6218, or by email at illinoisfusionfastpitch@gmail. com, or visit the Illinois Fusion Fastpitch Softball page on Facebook.

GOLF SENIORS LEAGUE The Chapel Hill Monday Morning Seniors Golf League is inviting men (ages 55 and older) to join its spring league for 2013. For more information, contact Bob Kelly at 847-220-8174.

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Daughter’s decision to end Aspirin’s benefits outweigh risks pregnancy torments mom Dear Abby: My 22-year-old daughter became pregnant from a guy she had dated only a few months, but never seriously. After weeks of wondering what she was going to do, she decided terminating her pregnancy was the best thing to do considering she has limited income and still lives with me. I, however, am pro-life, although I do feel that in cases of rape or incest it is acceptable. My daughter knows how I feel about this. I supported her in her decision, but did not agree with it. Abby, I have taken this really hard. I have cried every day since she had the abortion, and I’m torturing myself thinking this is my fault because I went against everything I believe in when I supported her in her decision. Why am I beating myself up about this? Is it because she’s my daughter, because I am pro-life or both? How can I stop blaming myself for her decision? – Tortured In The South Dear Tortured: The decision about whether or not to terminate the pregnancy wasn’t yours to make; it was your daughter’s. Being pro-life, you have your own convictions, but you acted as a loving parent should – you supported your child.

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips If you feel you could benefit from counseling to help you through this, ask your doctor for a referral. Dear Abby: My husband and I are having a disagreement, and I’m wondering if you could weigh in. We keep a handgun hidden in a locked safe in our bedroom. (An access code is required to open it.) We also have a 1 1/2-yearold daughter. On the recommendations of a co-worker, we recently hired a baby sitter, whom we used for an evening while we attended a party. She seemed like a nice young lady. My problem is, when she arrived, my husband immediately announced we had a gun upstairs. He felt it was her “right” to know. I think, because the gun isn’t accessible, the information was useless to her and actually may have put our family in danger. How do we know she won’t mention it to someone who will target us for a breakin to steal it? To me, having a (SECURED) firearm in our house is no one else’s business but

ours. What do you think? – Not The Wild West Dear Not The Wild West: I think you are correct. This is a subject that should have been discussed before the young woman was hired. Your husband exhibited poor judgment by sharing what should have been confidential information. Dear Abby: My colleagues and I are concerned about a close friend and co-worker. He insists it’s not against the law to read books while driving. He says he does it only on highways because everyone is going the same speed and direction and you only need peripheral vision. In every other aspect of his life, this man follows the rules to the letter and is a highly respected teacher. Is it true that this is legal? – Con-

cerned In Ohio Dear Concerned: Of course not. A distracted driver who is reading books is at least as dangerous as one who is eating, texting, applying makeup, shaving or talking on a cellphone. This “highly respected” teacher doesn’t have my respect; he’s a menace on the highway.

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

Dear Dr. K: I take a daily aspirin to prevent a heart attack. I just read aspirin can cause macular degeneration. Should I stop taking it? Dear Reader: No, you shouldn’t stop taking aspirin. Medicine – and life – is full of trading off one risk for another. Doctors and medical scientists aren’t (yet) smart enough to discover or invent treatments that have absolutely no risks, only benefits. So you have to compare the risk of a treatment against your risks if you don’t take it. I’ll bet you read about a recent study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, which linked aspirin use with a small increased risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). But this increased risk was far smaller than the proven benefits of aspirin for preventing a heart attack. AMD is an eye condition. It damages the macula, a small part of the retina of the eye that is responsible for sharp central vision. There are two forms of AMD. “Dry” AMD is the most common. Some people with it have no symptoms; others have vision loss. Dry macular degeneration can progress

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to “wet” AMD. In this form, abnormal blood vessels in the eye leak fluid and blood, sometimes causing loss of vision. The study that linked aspirin and AMD has followed nearly 5,000 adults for decades to see how their eyesight changes as they age. Participants in the study were checked for signs of macular degeneration every five years. Among other questions, they were asked about their aspirin use. Participants in the study were at slightly greater risk of developing late-stage AMD if they had been regularly taking aspirin 10 years previously. “Late stage” means the disease is far enough along to cause impaired vision or blindness. There was a link between aspirin and wet AMD. However, this study does not mean aspirin is proven to increase the risk of AMD. It could be, for example, that something else about the people in the study caused them to both take aspirin

and develop AMD. In other words, aspirin was linked to AMD, but aspirin was not the cause of AMD. Even if aspirin does increase the risk of AMD, the study showed the added risk of aspirin use was small. About 14 in 1,000 aspirin users developed late-stage wet AMD compared with six in 1,000 nonaspirin users – eight more people out of 1,000. So should you shy away from aspirin? The answer is no, especially if you are taking a daily low-dose aspirin to prevent a heart attack. The small (and still unconfirmed) added risk of AMD is far outweighed by the rock-solid benefits of aspirin for the heart. But this study does raise an important point. Even a “safe” medication such as aspirin isn’t something you want to take regularly unless it will clearly do you some good. In this case, it will. P.S.: I practice what I preach. I take low-dose aspirin daily to prevent a heart attack.

• Write to Dr. Komaroff at www.askdoctork.com or Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.

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Former “Gilmore Girl” Alexis Bledel and “Mad Men” star Vincent Kartheiser are engaged. Bledel’s publicist, Meghan Prophet, confirms the news, which first was reported by Us Weekly. She says the couple have been dating for about a year. The 33-year-old Kartheiser plays ad man Pete Campbell on the hit AMC network drama, where, last season, Pete had an extramarital affair with the wife of a commuting friend. She was played by Bledel in a guest-starring role. The 31-year-old Bledel is best known for her role as the teenage daughter in the long-running series “Gilmore Girls,” and for her performances in “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.”

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Hamm a fan of Timberlake’s style “Mad Men” star Jon Hamm is going mad over Justin Timberlake’s suit and tie – the song and the singer’s style. “I’m a big fan of Justin Timberlake,” Hamm said in a recent interview. “I think he’s a trendsetter, as they say. But he’s always been kind of a natty dresser.” The 42-year-old actor, who says he has an “appreciation for fashion,” returns as womanizing adman Don Draper when season six premieres April 7 on AMC. Seeing “Mad Men” style infiltrate pop culture – from Taylor Swift’s mod minidress on the March cover of Elle magazine to Timberlake’s ode to old Hollywood glamour with his latest hit, “Suit & Tie,” is the ultimate compliment for Hamm. “It’s nice that our show has had that sort of serendipitous resonance with fashion,” he said. “I think it’s great. I think it’s really cool.” As for Timberlake, Hamm believes the pop star is “a very fashion-forward kind of guy,” although the Grammy winner is guilty of at least one “fashion don’t.” “That one unfortunate picture of him in that denim tuxedo excused,” Hamm said with a smile, referring to Timberlake’s all-denim ensemble (right) at the 2001 American Music Awards.

Lady Gaga’s manager says the pop star is “doing unbelievable” a month after she had hip surgery that caused her to cancel her U.S. tour. Vincent Herbert said Tuesday the 26-year-old Grammy winner is “doing wonderful, doing great.” Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, canceled her “Born

This Way Ball” tour last month. She’d hurt herself while performing some time ago. Herbert says Gaga is finishing her new album, “ARTPOP,” and is “ready to get back to work.”

HBO ending ‘Enlightened’ HBO says the Laura Dern series “Enlightened” isn’t coming back for a third season. In a statement Tuesday, the premium cable channel said it was proud of the show, and called canceling it a “very difficult decision.” “Enlightened,” created by Dern and her co-star Mike White, was critically acclaimed but low-rated.

Griffith home to be razed The widow of actor Andy Griffith has gotten a permit to tear down the house where he lived for many years on the North Carolina waterfront, upsetting

friends who had hoped it would be preserved as a museum or Gracelandtype estate. Cindi Griffith obtained the demolition permit Monday, according to Dare County records. County officials and friends confirmed the permit is to demolish a smaller house along the Roanoke Sound that Griffith bought in the 1950s, not the larger house that he and Cindi built nearby several years ago.

Brown turns himself in Bobby Brown has surrendered to authorities and will begin a 55-day jail sentence for a driving under the influence conviction. Brown’s attorney and a spokesman for the city attorney’s office say the R&B singer turned himself in at a Los Angeles courthouse Wednesday. Brown pleaded no contest to DUI and driving on a suspended license in February. The conviction is Brown’s second for DUI in less than a year.

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8BUSINESS ROUNDUP Chamber forum for mayor, park candidates CARY – The Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free public Meet the Candidates event at 7 p.m. April 4 at the Cary Park District Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary. The event is an opportunity to meet candidates running for Cary village mayor and the Cary Park District board member seats in the April 9 election. Candidates will share their take on the issues and be open to questions from the audience. Candidates participating in the forum include the two candidates running for Cary mayor, Bruce Kaplan and Mark Kownick. The forum also will include the three candidates running for two open seats for the Cary Park District board, Mike Renner, Patrick Smith and Phil Stanko. For more information, visit www.carygrovechamber.com or call 847-639-2800.

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Rick Kolpek of Harvard picks up a Pace bus schedule while visiting the new Center for Independent Living office in McHenry on Tuesday. The nonprofit provides services for individuals with disabilities.

Independence for the disabled Center for Independent Living opens McHenry office NORTHWEST HERALD McHENRY – The Lake County Center for Independent Living has opened a new office to serve the disabled in McHenry County. LCCIL Executive Director Kelli Brooks said the new location at 5400 W. Elm St. had a “soft opening” in January. The McHenry office replaces FITE Center for Independent Living, which closed last spring. FITE served McHenry, Kane and Kendall counties. “The state asked us if we were interested in McHenry County, and our board decided yes, we would take this on,” Brooks said. The DuPage Center for Independent Living has absorbed services for Kane and Kendall counties, she said. LCCIL is one of 22 Centers for Independent Living in the state. Brooks said LCCIL served more than 2,000 individuals in 2012. LCCIL employs 18 people, who will split time between McHenry and the LCCIL office at 377 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein. Brooks said LCCIL, which was established in 1990, provides free servic-

es for individuals with disabilities in information and referral, advocacy, peer mentoring, and independent living. In addition, the office is a testing center for the ITAC program, which provides amplified phones for the hearing impaired. Through the Community Reintegration Program. LCCIL staff works to place nursing home residents under 59½ into their own homes in the community. Brooks said these individuals are able to live in the community once affordable/accessible housing is located and community supports are in place. According to Amanda Swet, LCCIL community transition specialist, the Community Reintegration Program has saved the state more than $50 million since its inception. “The cost of residing in a nursing home as compared to in-home care is far less expensive,” she said in a press release. The state invests approximately $2 million for the CRP program, according to the LCCIL. “Not only is this program a benefit to taxpayers, but it also greatly benefits those individuals in the nursing home by allowing them to live in

the community,” Swet said. “They are able to live the life they desire and are free to make everyday choices. The CRP program has and still improves the quality of life for those individuals that choose to participate in the program.” Swet said the process begins with identifying potential consumers and meeting with them to determine eligibility. Once this is determined the information is turned over to liaisons at the Department of Human Services for final approval. “If a consumer is approved we are able to provide services that will help them seek housing, providing furniture, groceries and structural modifications to assist in living independently,” Swet said. “In addition, we work with the individual to obtain community support such as physical and mental health needs, transportation, energy assistance, etc.,” Swet said. Brooks said LCCIL is looking to hire part-time independent living advocates. For information, email kelli@lccil.org. For more information about programs offered by the LCCIL, call 847949-4440, or visit www.LCCIL.org.

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Algonquin native develops Virtual Attorney NORTHWEST HERALD MILWAUKEE – Jacobs High School grad and Algonquin native Michael Brennan says he is redefining the law office with The Virtual Attorney, his innovative new law firm, by taking legal representation where it has yet to go – online. The Virtual Attorney is a 21st century law office where technology is a driving force behind increasing the value of legal services through accessibility and convenience at an affordable price. Brennan said it is the first known virtual law office to serve clients throughout the tri-state area of Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Clients are able to work with a licensed attorney at the firm in the areas of estate planning and business law entirely online – whether they

are at their desk at work or couch at home. “People today are very comfortable using technology in their everyday lives whether it’s to buy clothes or pay a utility Michael Brennan bill. I don’t think that the delivery of many legal services needs to be any different,” Brennan said. Brennan said the difference between The Virtual Attorney and online legal document sites like Legalzoom is a lawyer. “Websites like Legalzoom and Rocket Lawyer cannot provide legal advice and can only provide self-help services based on specific directions,”

Brennan said. “They do not provide any kind of advice, explanation, or opinion to a consumer about possible legal rights, remedies, defenses, options, selection of forms or strategies. “Consumers deserve more, and it’s our goal at The Virtual Attorney to be that difference,” he said. The Virtual Attorney is a webbased law office serving individuals, families and businesses throughout Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. It takes the expertise, knowledge and value of the traditional law firm, combines it with the convenience and accessibility of DIY legal websites and delivers it securely to clients as a complete, reasonably-priced package, Brennan said. For more information, email michael.brennan@mfblegal.com, or visit thevirtualattorney.com.

WOODSTOCK – Registration is now open for Purposeful Boards, Powerful Fundraising with Chuck Loring scheduled for April 27 at Grace Lutheran Church, 1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road, Woodstock. Check-in and networking will be from 7:30 to 8 a.m. and the session will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration can be completed online at www.volunteermchenrycounty.org. The fee for member organizations with groups of three or more is $43 per person. For individuals, registration is $55 for members and $70 for nonmembers. Registration is required. Purposeful Boards, Powerful Fundraising is perfect for board and staff teams of the same organization. This practical session addresses the complementary roles board members play in their organization’s governance and resource development. The session begins with a close look at board recruitment, structure, operations, and culture, knowing that weak boards don’t raise funds effectively. The second part of the session focuses on how to involve board members in effective fundraising. Chuck Loring has helped hundreds of regional and local nonprofits across the country improve their governance. He is the senior partner of Loring, Sternberg & Associates, providing fundraising and governance consulting services to nonprofits. Loing is also Senior Governance Associate for BoardSource in Washington, D.C. This workshop is offered by Not-For-Profit Resources Inc. For more information and to register, visit www.volunteermchenrycounty.org or call 815-344-4483.

‘Never Eat Alone’ event at Kiera Confections McHENRY – The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce’s next luncheon for networkers “Never Eat Alone” will be from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 27 at Kiera Confections, 341 N. Front St., McHenry. The menu for the allinclusive price of $8 includes potato, soup, chili, beverage and cupcake. For reservations, call 815385-4300.

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Thursday, March 28

•7:30 to 8:30 a.m.: “HR for Business in 3 Easy Steps” (step 3) Breakfast N’ Learn, McHenry Area Chamber Office, 1257 N. Green St., McHenry. Free breakfast at 7 a.m. • 7:45 a.m.: Power Partners of Cary Grove, Century 21/Sketchbook 20 Northwest Hwy., Cary. Information: Ryan Fain, 815-3538600. • 5 to 7 p.m.: Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber Business after Hours Mixer at Vander Weit Chiropractic, 290 Stonegate Road, Algonquin. Information: 847-658-5300. • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.: Young Professionals Meeting, Buddyz Riverwalk, 1138 N. Green St., McHenry.

• 7:45 a.m.: Power Partners of Cary Grove, Century 21/Sketchbook 20 Northwest Hwy., Cary. Information: Ryan Fain, 815-3538600.

Monday, April 1 • 7 to 8 p.m.: SOHO meeting, Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois, 2006 N. Richmond Road, McHenry. Call 815-385-4300 or www.mchenrychamber.com.

Tuesday, April 2

• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Crystal Lake chamber Home & Business Expo, Crystal Lake South High School, 1200 S. McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake.

• 7:30 a.m.: Crystal Lake Business Network, Algonquin Bank & Trust, 4049 W. Algonquin Road, Algonquin. Information: Laura Sinnaeve, 847-204-4899. • 7:30 a.m.: Crystal Lake chamber’s Referral Exchange Network, Exemplar Financial Network, 413 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Information: Kevin Bruning, 815-455-3000. • 7:30 a.m.: Crystal Lake chamber’s Business 2 Business Network, Benedict’s La Strata, 40 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Information: Mike Daniele, 815356-2126. • 5 to 7 p.m.: Dreiske Local Moving/TH Rogers chamber mixer, 3203 Lakeside Court, McCullom Lake.

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Wednesday, April 3

• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Crystal Lake chamber Home & Business Expo, Crystal Lake South High School, 1200 S. McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake.

• 7 to 8:30 a.m.: Woodstock LeTip, Vaughan’s Restaurant, 790 S. Eastwood Drive, Woodstock. Information: Richard Toepper, 815-338-9900. • 7 a.m.: McHenry County LeTip, Brunch Café, 414 S. Route 31, McHenry. Information: matthew.wruck@countryfinancial. com. • 7:30 a.m.: Crystal Lake Referral Network, Colonial Café, 5689 Northwest Hwy., Crystal Lake. Information: Holly Emrich, 815-382-1899. • 8 a.m.: Huntley chamber April General Membership Meeting, Pinecrest Restaurant, 11220 Algonquin Road, Huntley. $10 for meeting and breakfast; 7:30 a.m. check-in. Information: 847-669-0166. • 8 a.m.: Cary Grove Referral Network, Cary Bank & Trust, 60 E. Main St., Cary. Information: Shirley Rochford, 847-3414104. • 8 a.m.: Lighthouse Business Networking, St. Barnabas Lutheran Church, 8901 Cary-Algonquin Road, Cary. Information: Richard Sansone, 847-516-0433; Steve Randahl, 847-769-6285. • Noon to 1 p.m.: “Using Organization to Achieve Your Business Financial Goals,” Bring Your Lunch N’ Learn, McHenry chamber office, 1257 N. Green St., McHenry. Free.

Friday, March 22 • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.: “Do’s & Don’ts of a Mixer” Networking Extravaganza, McHenry Area Chamber Office, 1257 N. Green St., McHenry. Free.

Saturday, March 23

Tuesday, March 26 • 7:30 a.m.: Crystal Lake Business Network, Algonquin Bank & Trust, 4049 W. Algonquin Road, Algonquin. Information: Laura Sinnaeve, 847-204-4899. • 7:30 a.m.: Crystal Lake chamber’s Referral Exchange Network, Exemplar Financial Network, 413 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Information: Kevin Bruning, 815-4553000. • 7:30 a.m.: Crystal Lake chamber’s Business 2 Business Network, Benedict’s La Strata, 40 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Information: Mike Daniele, 815356-2126.

Wednesday, March 27 • 7 to 8:30 a.m.: Woodstock LeTip, Vaughan’s Restaurant, 790 S. Eastwood Drive, Woodstock. Information: Richard Toepper, 815-338-9900. • 7 a.m.: McHenry County LeTip, Brunch Café, 414 S. Rt. 31, McHenry. Information: matthew.wruck@countryfinancial. com. • 7:30 a.m.: Crystal Lake Referral Network, Colonial Café, 5689 Northwest Hwy., Crystal Lake. Information: Holly Emrich, 815-382-1899. • 8 a.m.: Cary Grove Referral Network, Cary Bank & Trust, 60 E. Main St., Cary. Information: Shirley Rochford, 847-3414104. • 8 a.m.: Lighthouse Business Networking, St. Barnabas Lutheran Church, 8901 Cary-Algonquin Road, Cary. Information: Richard Sansone, 847-516-0433; Steve Randahl, 847-769-6285. • Noon: Algonquin Lake in the Hills Association of Professionals (a non-compete networking group) meets at chamber office, 2114 W. Algonquin Road. Information: Call Scot Brazelton, 224-333-2241.

Thursday, April 4 • 7:45 a.m.: Power Partners of Cary Grove, Century 21/Sketchbook 20 Northwest Hwy., Cary. Information: Ryan Fain, 815-3538600. • 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: McHenry chamber “Shop In” at Reeses Barkery & Pawtique, 1313 Riverside Drive, McHenry. • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.: McHenry chamber Young Professionals meeting, Firewood Grille, 2314 W. Route 120, McHenry.

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‘Trust but verify’ in due diligence When you go under contract to buy a piece of commercial real estate, you will always want the seller to give you a period of time to do due diligence. In other words, you will need to insist upon a contractual period of time to make sure the property is all it’s cracked up to be. You will want time (30-60-90 days) to investigate and verify all aspects of the property that contribute to its value. The type and amount of due diligence that is done by a buyer is a function of the type of property being purchased (office, retail, industrial, multi-family, land) and the relative size of the purchase. If, during the contractual due diligence period, you find out information that taints the purchase in some material way, you can either go back and renegotiate the deal or walk away and get back your earnest money. In most contracts to purchase commercial real estate, the buyer asks the seller to produce certain “deliverables.” These are documents, studies, reports, plans or tests that the seller might have in his possession that will confirm or verify what the buyer has been led to believe about the property. For example, if the property is being sold as a 15,000-square-foot building on 2 acres, a survey would demonstrate that information to be accurate (or not). Of course the buyer or his lender might insist that the seller provide a current survey just to make sure nothing changed since the original one. Another example would be where the seller represented the property to have a B-2 zoning classification and the buyer took a trip to City Hall to confirm that critical piece of information. That’s what’s called doing your due diligence.

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Joe Billitteri According to the Ontario Real Estate Association Blog (2/27/13 – “What is Due Diligence?”): “In commercial real estate, due diligence means taking all reasonable steps to confirm financial, legal, structural, zoning and environmental concerns. It is a lot more expansive than due diligence for residential real estate.” If a buyer is not careful and does not exercise his right to perform due diligence while he can, he can get stuck with a piece of property that isn’t worth what he paid for it. Unfortunately, in a real estate transaction, you cannot assume the seller’s representations about his property are true and accurate. Some sellers are outright devious and conspire to hide certain pertinent information about the property. Does the roof or basement leak or have they ever leaked? Or do you have an underground gasoline or oil storage tank? These are examples of questions that some sellers on rare occasion don’t come clean. I have found most sellers to be honorable but I would be hard pressed to tell a buyer to “take the seller’s word for it.” Trust but verify is the operative approach when performing due diligence. There are professional firms that specialize in performing due diligence for their real estate clients. If the process is more than you can handle between yourself and your attorney, you might want to looks into hiring such a firm. According to Bruce E. Gudin, Esq. (5/29/02

– “Performing Your Due Diligence”): “The benefits of having an independent evaluation ensures that an enlightened and clear assessment of a project’s potential and pitfalls will be exposed.” What’s the buyer’s broker’s role in the process of due diligence? Buyers routinely ask their brokers, “what do you think?” about any number of aspects of the transaction. Our professional opinions are sought as a means of gathering information on which to base a buy or no-buy decision. As brokers, we have to be exceedingly careful not to speculate. Buyers always ask me, “How’s the roof?” You can bet I’ve never been ON the roof and I usually can’t see it from the ground, so all I say is whether I’ve seen any water leaks during the showing process and whether the owner told me when the roof was last replaced or worked on. I always say to the buyer that he should have a roofer check it out. Buyers are notorious for coming back to the broker if something goes wrong after the closing which is why we have to carry Errors and Omissions insurance. “The function of due diligence is to independently verify all representations made by a prospective seller as well as to uncover pertinent facts which have not been disclosed but which are important to the buyer.” (Grudin). If you’d like a due diligence checklist for a transaction you’re involved with, give us a call.

• Joe Billitteri is a broker associate for Premier Commercial Realty. Email joeb@profit-success.net. Phone 847-8542300

American Realty makes $5.74B bid for Cole Credit The Associated Press NEW YORK – American Realty Capital made a $5.74 billion cash-and-stock bid for Cole Credit Property Trust III on Wednesday after saying that it had not heard back from the fellow real estate investment fund about an earlier buyout offer. American said that it was surprised there was no response when, earlier this month, Cole announced that it was acquiring external ad-

viser Cole Holdings Corp. for $20 million in cash and approximately 10.7 million in stock. The company said it hopes that constructive talks can be held and that Cole Credit will contact it promptly. But American Realty said that it is “prepared to consider all alternatives to complete this transaction.” The offices of Cole Credit Property in Arizona were not open at the time the offer was announced and officials there

could not be reached for comment. American Realty says the offer, which it values at $9 billion including debt, is a better deal for Cole, and that it would create the biggest publicly traded REIT in the net lease sector. Right now, American Realty said that it will pay at least $12 per share for Cole Credit’s stock. Cole Credit has 478 million outstanding shares. Cole Credit stockholders could choose cash

or 0.80 shares of American Realty for each share they own. It said, however, that it would reconsider its bid and possibly decrease the offer if Cole Credit goes through with plans to buy Cole Holdings. American Realty, which invests mostly in retail and office properties, said it would fund the cash portion of the deal with cash on hand and borrowings under its existing credit line.

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8AREA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE • Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce, 2114 W. Algonquin Road, Lake in the Hills. 847-658-5300; www.algonquin-lithchamber.com. • Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, 445 Park Ave., Cary. 847639-2800; www.carygrovehamber. com. • Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, 427 W. Virginia St., Crystal Lake.: 815-459-1300; www.clchamber. com. • Hampshire Area Chamber of Commerce, 153 South State St. Hampshire. 847-683-1122; www. hampshirechamber.org. • Harvard Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 62 N. Ayer St., Suite B, Harvard. 815-943-4404; www. harvcc.net.

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Engage employees to increase plan participation Those who fail to maximize their contributions or take advantage of their employer match are missing important opportunities to help ensure they will reach their goals. When combined with target date fund defaults, auto enrollment has helped enormously in getting employees started in their plans and contributing to investments that are aligned with their age and risk tolerance. At the end of 2011, plans featuring auto enrollment boasted an overall participation rate of 82 percent compared with an overall rate of 56 percent for plans without this feature. Beyond auto enrollment, there are other ways to engage employees and increase plan participation. Plans that offer “full employees engagement programs” – i.e., those that engage employees over a period of time through multiple media, including personalized educational messages to drive particular behaviors, online learning, tools and wizards that simplify decision-making processes, one-on-one assistance, etc. – can help drive plan performance by engaging employees to

make healthy planning and investing decisions. It is important that education programs offered by providers and advisers can target individual participants to drive/encourage them to meet their retirement readiness goal. Many of the plan providers we work with employ leverage stateof-the-art technology. Information automatically included in the quarterly reports show current deferral, employer match, age, gender, salary and growth to calculate how much additional savings is needed to achieve 80 percent of preretirement income. We often ask the employer, “Do you know how many of your 40-year-olds are on track to reach retirement readiness?” Why is this important? Because if you know how many are not on track, but could educate them to save more, consider the possibilities. Employees may feel confident they can retire at 62, not 67 to start their dream business or follow their passion. Benefit to employer? Age composition of employees becomes younger (may require a 10- to 15-

BEST PRACTICES Terry and Aaron Maryniw year cycle), thereby reducing cost of health insurance, disability, life and worker’s compensation. It is a win-win situation for employee and employer. When it comes to enrollment, plans adopting engagement programs were twice as likely to increase enrollment rates, as compared to plans with fewer engagement opportunities (54 percent versus 27 percent, respectively). Employees often need help understanding how the decisions they make today can impact their savings in the future. Early intervention matters, as participants in plans that leverage educational communications after enrollment were six times more likely to increase their deferral rates than those in plans without post-enrollment communications (12 percent increase deferrals versus 2

percent, respectively). Proactive engagement and education is critical as more than 60 percent of plans with auto enrollment – small and large alike – set the default deferral rate at only 3 percent, and 59 percent of participants have yet to change their contribution rates after being defaulted. As a result, the average deferral rate among auto-swept auto-enrollment participants is just 4.7 percent – a much lower rate than the average 8.8 percent among all plans. Sponsors also can help ensure that deferral rates grow over time by using an automatic annual increase program, which has proven to be particularly effective for both younger and lower-income participants. In fact, for the youngest participants, more than half of all deferral increases can be attributed to an auto annual increase program. Furthermore, when automatically swept into such a program, only 6.5 percent opt out of it within 12 months. At Maryniw Financial, we make extreme efforts to encourage the employee to increase savings rather

than focus on investing. Emphasis on saving may be a simpler proposition than making investment decisions. Once the savings decision has been made, the investment process becomes easier. For plans sponsors, the introduction of annual increase programs should be carefully considered. Jeffrey Inman, consumer behavior expert and associate dean of Research and Faculty at the Katz School of Business, University of Pittsburg, cautions: “It might be fruitful to examine the nature of annual increase programs that lead to the greatest usage level. If the increases are too large in too short of time frame, opt-outs will probably skyrocket. The key is to make it as “painless” as possible by setting lower, gradual increases.”

• Terry Maryniw and Aaron Maryniw are investment advisers with Maryniw Financial, 901 E. Oak St., Lake in the Hills. Email maryniw@maryniw.com, call 847658-9251 or visit www.maryniwfinancial.com.

Study sheds light on JPMorgan, MF Global trustee reach agreement funds’ hidden costs The Associated Press

By MARK JEWELL AP Personal Finance Writer There is no shame in being cost-conscious. Price is often the critical factor when mutual fund companies compete for business. They want to be able to tout the lowest expense ratios for their funds. That’s the figure that shows how much investors pay to cover operational costs. But it isn’t the only cost you should be thinking about. There’s another significant cost that’s harder to quantify, isn’t disclosed, and remains largely invisible: expenses from the trades that the fund manager makes. Three university professors tried to calculate the impact of trading costs on fund performance, and their conclusion suggests that a fund’s expense ratio doesn’t come close to capturing the full costs that investors pay. The study’s authors found that the typical fund’s tradingrelated expenses take a bigger bite out of investment returns than the separate fund management costs reflected in the expense ratio. They estimate trading costs shave an average 1.44 percent from returns a year. That’s substantially more than the impact from funds’ posted expenses, as the average expense ratio of the funds studied was 1.19 percent. Although the study found trading costs to be more significant, good luck to any investor hoping to calculate the impact they can have on a specific fund and its returns. There’s no practical way to get a decent estimate. In contrast, fund expense ratios are easy to find and precise. “On a practical level, given the current state of affairs, trading costs really are an invisible cost,” says Roger Edelen, an associate professor of finance at the University of California-Davis. The study by Edelen and co-authors Richard Evans of the University of Virginia and Gregory Kadlec of Virginia Tech is published in the current edition of the Financial Analysts Journal.

THE COST ANALYSIS The study analyzed portfolios and trading data from nearly 1,800 stock funds from 1995 through 2006. A cost was estimated for each trade based on three components of trading expenses. The first two are brokerage commissions paid to execute transactions, and bid-ask spreads. The spreads are the time-sensitive gaps between a stock’s asking price and its selling price. A significant mismatch can make a stock more expensive to buy and cheaper to sell, cutting into an investor’s return.

MARKET IMPACT The professors concluded the third component, price impact, is the most significant. When a fund makes a big stock purchase or sale, that trade can affect that stock’s

market price as the transaction is completed, typically to the detriment of the fund’s performance. When a fund buys a large number of shares, the stock’s price is likely to rise as the transaction is carried out, resulting in a higher share purchase price. A stock that a manager considered a good investment at $100 a share might be purchased for an average of $101. Then, when the manager looks to sell later on, the opposite happens. It’s an especially important challenge for funds that specialize in stocks of small companies that aren’t heavily traded. For example, if the market gains 10 percent in a year, a fund that bought stocks that performed that well on average may only generate a 9 percent return, after trading costs. Successful fund managers might be able to offset those costs if their portfolios outperform the market. But high trading costs make that challenge especially difficult, Edelen says.

NEW YORK – JPMorgan Chase has agreed to a deal that will return $546 million to former customers of trading firm MF Global Holdings Ltd., which collapsed in 2011 with $1.6 billion missing from its accounts. MF Global failed in October after a calamitous bet on European debt spooked its investors, partners and clients. The bankruptcy was the eighth-largest in the U.S. and the largest on Wall Street since the 2008 collapse of Lehman Brothers. Much of the missing money belonged to

farmers, ranchers and other business owners who used MF Global to reduce their risks from fluctuating prices of commodities such as corn and wheat. A House panel has said credit rating agencies and federal regulators contributed to MF Global’s collapse. But it pinned most of the blame on risky strategies by ex-CEO Jon Corzine, the former New Jersey governor. JPMorgan Chase & Co. held MF Global funds in several accounts and also processed the firm’s securities trades. The trustee tasked with getting customers’ money back, James W. Giddens,

threatened to sue the New York bank if it didn’t return money that was transferred to the bank from MF Global. By June 2012, JPMorgan had returned $608 million to the firm. Under a settlement agreement filed Tuesday in Manhattan bankruptcy court, JPMorgan Chase has agreed to pay $100 million to reimburse customers and will relinquish claims on $417 million that it previously returned. JPMorgan also will return over $29 million that it is holding as security on an MF Global credit line. The recovered money will eventually be passed along to customers.

INVISIBLE COSTS Trading costs are subtracted from the fund’s assets, but aren’t reflected in the expense ratio. Both types of costs ultimately affect the investment return. But the trading costs aren’t disclosed or easily calculated. The brokerage component of a fund’s trading costs is typically detailed in a disclosure known as a “statement of additional information.” But few investors read them, and there’s no information on costs from bid-ask spreads or price impacts.

WHAT INVESTORS CAN DO Expenses from trading vary widely among funds, and there’s no standard way to calculate the costs. So most investors are stuck with considering a fund’s turnover ratio as a relative gauge to indicate the potential expenses the fund may incur. The turnover ratio shows the percentage of the stocks in the fund that have been traded within the past 12 months. Fifty percent means half of the stocks have changed hands in a year. Edelen and his colleagues have devised an alternative that they believe better reflects a fund’s trading costs, called “position-adjusted turnover,” which takes into an account the relative weightings of the stocks within the fund. For now, it’s best to check the traditional turnover ratio, which is widely available on fund research websites. There’s no rule about what constitutes high turnover. But generally, a ratio of 100 percent is considered a high water-mark, or 50 percent if you’re especially concerned about limiting trading costs. If a fund’s turnover exceeds those levels, you may want to steer clear, unless the fund’s investing style justifies frequent trading.

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Fed Reserve statement boosts stocks The Associated Press Stocks closed higher on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve stood by its plan to continue with aggressive measures to boost the economy. Concern eased about a possible financial crisis in Cyprus. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 55 points, or 0.4 percent, to close at 14,511. The Dow briefly traded at an alltime high Wednesday. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose 10 points, or 0.7 percent, to 1,558. The S&P posted its first gain after three days of losses and is about six points away from its record closing high. The Nasdaq composite index rose 25 points, or 0.8 percent, to 3,254. Three stocks rose for every one that fell on the New York Stock Exchange. Volume was 3.3 billion shares, slightly below the recent average. Indexes closed narrowly mixed Tuesday despite rising uncertainty in Cyprus. Anyone watching “would conclude that the market decided Cyprus is overblown as an issue,” said Brian Gendreau, a strategist at Cetera Financial Group.

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Fed stands by its stimulus, sees stronger U.S. economy MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that the U.S. economy has strengthened after pausing late last year but still needs the Fed’s extraordinary support to help lower high unemployment. In a statement after a two-day meeting, the Fed stood by its plan to keep short-term interest rates at record lows at least until unemployment falls to 6.5 percent, as long as the inflation outlook remains mild. And it said it would continue buying $85 billion a month in bonds indefinitely to keep long-term borrowing costs down. Speaking at a news conference, Chairman Ben Bernanke stressed that while the economy has improved, the Fed won’t ease its aggressive stimulus policies until it’s convinced the economic gains can be sustained. An unemployment rate of 6.5 percent is a “threshold, not a trigger for any rate increase, he said. Bernanke also said the Fed might vary the size of its monthly bond purchases depending on whether or how much the job market improves. The unemployment rate has fallen to a four-year low of 7.7 percent, among many signs of a healthier

ter for savers,” said Greg McBride, senior financial analyst at Bankrate. com. “Rates are going to stay low for borrowers, and the Fed’s accommodation will continue to be a positive for the stock market. Right now, the market is addicted to Fed stimulus.” The economy slowed to an annual growth rate of just 0.1 percent in the October-December quarter, a near-stall that was due mainly to temporary factors that have largely faded. Economists think growth has rebounded in the January-March quarter to an annual rate around 2 percent or more. The most recent data support that view. Americans spent more at retailers in February despite higher Social Security taxes that shrank most workers’ paychecks. Manufacturing gained solidly in February. And employers have gone on a four-month hiring spree, adding an average of 205,000 jobs a month. In February, the unemployment rate, though still high, reached its lowest point since December 2008. One reason for the Fed’s reluctance to reduce its stimulus is the history of the past three years. In each of the three, economic prospects looked promising as the year began. Yet in each case, the economy stumbled.

consumer spending and business investment have increased and the housing market has strengthened. But its latest economic forecasts, also released Wednesday, show that the Fed still doesn’t expect unemployment to reach 6.5 percent until 2015. The Fed also cautioned that government spending cuts and tax increases could slow the economy. It predicts that growth won’t exceed 2.8 percent this year, slightly lower than its December forecast of 3 percent. A total of 13 Fed officials still think the first rate increase won’t occur until 2015, the same number as in December. One Fed official thinks the first boost in the short-term lending rate won’t occur until 2016. The statement was approved on an 11-1 vote. Esther George, president of the Kansas City regional Fed bank, dissented for a second straight meeting. She reiterated her concerns that the Fed’s aggressive stimulus could heighten the risk of inflation and financial instability. Though the Fed’s low interest-rate policies are intended to boost borrowing, spending and stock prices, they also hurt millions of retirees and others who depend on income from savings. “Things are not going to get bet-

economy. “We are seeing improvement,” Bernanke said. “One thing we would need is to see this is not temporary improvement.” Investors seemed pleased with the Fed’s decision to maintain its low-interest rate policies and with Bernanke’s remarks. The Dow Jones industrial average was up about 57 points about 90 minutes after the statement was released at 2 p.m. EDT, up slightly from just before. The Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index also added to its gains on the day. The Fed’s statement took note of the global stresses that have been intensified by the turmoil in Cyprus, which is trying to stave off financial ruin. No longer does the Fed statement say, as it did in December, that “strains in global financial markets have eased somewhat.” Bernanke was asked at his news conference whether the flare-up in Cyprus signals that the U.S. financial system might be more vulnerable than bank “stress tests” have shown. He sought to downplay the dangers posed by the tiny Mediterranean nation. Bernanke said that “at this point,” he sees no major risks to the U.S. financial system or economy. The Fed noted in its statement that the U.S. job market has improved,

Airlines raise 2013 profit outlook GENEVA – The global airline industry has forecast a modest improvement in global net profits for 2013, crediting a backdrop of rising optimism about the world’s economy – particularly in the United States and Europe. The International Air Transport Association, whose 240 member airlines carry 84 percent of all passengers and

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all picture, with $4.2 billion in net profits forecast for this year, followed by North American airlines contributing an expected $3.6 billion in net profits. That is a reversal from December, when the global trade group said it expected North American airlines to do best in 2013 with a combined net profit of $3.4 billion, ahead of the $3.2 billion forecast for Asia Pacific airlines.

cargo, upgraded its financial outlook Wednesday to expected profits of $10.6 billion this year, mainly based on more passengers and cargo. IATA said the industry’s overall revenue in 2013 is expected to rise to $671 billion from $637 billion last year, while costs will go up to $649 billion from $623 billion. Asia Pacific airlines are expected to deliver the biggest contribution to the over-

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FedEx 3Q profit falls 31 pct. By DAVID KOENIG AP Business Writer DALLAS – FedEx said Wednesday that third-quarter profit fell 31 percent as customers shifted to slower and less-expensive international air-shipping options, and it cut its forecast of full-year earnings. The company says it will cut capacity to and from Asia starting next month and might retire some of its older airplanes. FedEx Corp. said its net income fell to $361 million, or $1.13 per share, in the three months ended Feb. 28. That’s down from $521 million, or $1.65 per share, a year earlier. Excluding costs of voluntary buyouts for some U.S. employees, the company says it would have earned $1.23 per share. Revenue rose 4 percent to $11 billion. Analysts were looking for $1.38 per share and revenue of $10.9 billion, according to FactSet. The company’s fiscal year ends in May. It expects adjusted earnings between $1.90

and $2.10 per share in its fourth quarter and $6 to $6.20 per share for the year. That is below analysts’ forecasts of $2.12 and $6.35 per share, respectively. Memphis-based FedEx is the world’s second-biggest package-delivery company. It’s seen as a gauge of the overall economy because so many consumers and a range of businesses use its shipping services. Chairman and CEO Frederick W. Smith said the company’s fiscal third quarter, which ended Feb. 28, was “very challenging” due to weakness in the global air freight business and customers picking slower, less-expensive ways to ship packages. Smith said the company will respond by cutting capacity to Asia and directing less profitable shipments into “lower-cost networks.” He said the company was studying whether the moves will let it retire older, less-efficient planes. Executives said that the problem with the international airfreight business wasn’t a lack of volume, but rather a faster-than-expected shift

among customers from fast, premium service to cheaper delivery options. “Our planes coming out of Asia were full — full of the wrong type of product,” said David Bronczek, CEO of the company’s Express business. Taking their cue from the company, some analysts lowered their forecasts for future earnings. Jim Corridore of Standard & Poor’s lowered his predictions for this year and next year but said the shares were still a value and would rise on good economic news. Cowen Securities analyst Helane Becker said the air freight business “continues to bounce along a bottom” but results at FedEx’s Express unit shouldn’t get any worse as the company takes steps to fix it. FedEx plans to cut annual costs $1.7 billion by 2016 with buyouts that will reduce its workforce by at least 10 percent by May 2014. The company said Wednesday that it will spend $450 million to $550 million in cash on the buyouts during the fiscal year ending in May, with “some additional costs” in the following 12 months.

Starbucks seeks to double loyalty card membership The Associated Press NEW YORK – Starbucks is planning a big push behind its loyalty program, with plans to double membership by the end of the year. Starting in May, the world’s biggest coffee company says members will be able to earn points when they buy bags of Starbucks coffee at supermarkets. Customers would have to go online and

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Survey: Low-wage workers gloomy about future JENNIFER AGIESTA and TOM RAUM Associated Press WASHINGTON – America’s lower-income workers have posted the biggest job gains since the deep 200709 recession — but few are bragging. As a workforce sector, those earning $35,000 or less annually are generally pessimistic about their finances and career prospects. Many see themselves as worse off now than during the recession, a two-part Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey of workers and employers shows. The survey revealed that many people at the lowest rung in the workplace view their jobs as a dead end. Half were “not too” or “not at all” confident that their jobs would help them achieve long-term career goals. And only 41 percent of workers at the same place for more than a decade reported ever receiving a promotion. Yet 44 percent of employers surveyed said it’s hard to recruit people with appropriate skills or experiences to do lower-wage jobs, particularly in manufacturing (54 percent). While 88 percent of employers said they were investing in training and education for employee advancement, awareness and use of such programs among the lower-wage workers was only modest. Although President Barack Obama made it a national goal to “equip our citizens with the skills and training” to compete for good

jobs, the survey shows a U.S. workforce that has grown increasingly polarized, with workers and their bosses seeing many things differently. Seventy-two percent of employers at big companies and 58 percent at small ones say there is a “great deal” or “some” opportunity for worker advancement. But, asked the same question, 67 percent of all low-wage workers said they saw “a little” or “no opportunity” at their jobs for advancement. Through last month, the economy had recovered only about 5.7 million of the 8.7 million jobs shed in the deepest downturn since the Great Depression. Low-wage jobs are usually the first to come back following a recession. While the outlook clearly is improving, economic growth remains anemic and unemployment is a still-high 7.7 percent. Ronald Moore, 48, of Lebanon, Ind., is among those who have seen their situation improve. He started his own home-inspection company three years ago after he couldn’t find enough work as a truck driver. But “nobody was buying homes, so no one needed an inspection,” he said. “It was pretty rough in the beginning.” Now he operates a custom cabinet business, where business is starting to improve. Slowly. To gauge the experiences and perspectives of lower-wage workers, the AP-NORC Center conducted two separate surveys. A sample of 1,606 workers earning $35,000 or less an-

nually was surveyed last summer, while a companion poll of 1,487 employers of such workers was conducted from November through January. Roughly 65 percent of the jobs the U.S. economy added since the recession officially ended in June 2009 have been lower-wage ones. Despite those numerical gains, “lower-income households have been hit very hard and have not benefited as much from the recovery,” said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics. “Their real wages are going nowhere. And this is a group that has more debt, fewer assets, is less likely to own a home or stocks and with little capacity to absorb higher gasoline prices.” Economists also say low-wage workers were hit particularly hard by an increase in Social Security payroll taxes resulting from “fiscal cliff” negotiations late last year between Obama and Congress. A degree of economic “self-righting” will happen as more middle-income and higher-income jobs come back and economic growth accelerates, said Robert Trumble, director of the Labor Studies Center at Virginia Commonwealth University. “But the situation we’ve been facing for the last half-dozen years or so has been tough. And the lower your income, the tougher it is.” “Some things are better. But there are still some things that are still hard,” said Sarah Mueller, 33, of Palm Harbor, Fla., who found work

as a Montessori teacher two years ago after working as a part-time and substitute teacher. “With student loans, people are still struggling — I’m one of those people — to pay back student loans that are astronomical,” she said. Seventy-four percent of lowerwage workers say it is “difficult” or “very difficult” for them and their families to get ahead financially. Half thought their financial situation was somewhat or much worse than in 2008. Many worry a lot or some (71 percent) about being unable to pay their bills, unexpected medical expenses (70 percent), losing their job (54 percent) or keeping up with their mortgage or rent (53 percent). Many reported stagnant (44 percent) or declining (20 percent) wages over the past five years. Employers and workers tend to agree that employees themselves hold the bulk of the responsibility for helping workers to get ahead in their careers, but employers are more apt to place some of that responsibility on high schools and colleges. Despite their many frustrations, 74 percent of low-income workers said they were very or somewhat satisfied with their jobs. Yet 90 percent of all workers said they were satisfied with their job, according to an AP-GfK poll conducted in September. The surge in low-wage jobs seems to have escaped notice by employers, the survey suggests. Just 22 percent of them said their organization’s

lower-wage workforce grew over the last four years and only 34 percent expect it to increase in the coming four years. Lower-wage workers are also pessimistic about the overall direction of the country, with 7 in 10 saying “wrong direction,” above the 60 percent of all adults who said so in APGfK polling conducted at the same time. “Lower-wage jobs are coming back first,” said labor economist Heidi Shierholz of the Economic Policy Institute, a labor-leaning think tank. “But it’s all bleak and it’s all due to lack of demand for work to be done. We’re still not getting more than just what we need to hang on,” Shierholz said. “These last few months have looked better, but we cannot yet claim robust recovery by any stretch.” Lena Hughes, 31, of Indianapolis, a certified hospital nursing assistant, would agree. “Everybody is struggling financially. It’s hard to get jobs still,” she said. “I don’t think it’s getting any better.” The worker survey was conducted online using the GfK KnowledgePanel and by telephone by interviewers from NORC from Aug. 1 through Sept. 6, 2012. The employer survey was conducted online and by phone by NORC from Nov. 12, 2012, through Jan. 31, 2013. The margin of sampling error for the survey of workers was plus or minus 2.9 percentage points; for employers, it was 4.5 points.

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For nine long years, I lived in sheer agony. I suffered from inflammation and horrible stiffness in my hands. Unless you’ve experienced it for yourself, you can’t imagine how bad the pain really is. It nearly crippled me and almost ended my career. As a Medical Micropigmentation Specialist in Cleveland, Ohio, I need my hands for applying medical tattooing and permanent makeup for cancer patients, burn victims, and for people who need facial reconstruction. I was proud that in 2010, FOX 8 TV news viewers voted me the “Best Permanent Cosmetic Technician” in the area and I have consistently ranked in the top 2% nationally. But suddenly, my career was in danger. I was told that the intense precision of my work combined with the brutal cold winters in Ohio contributed to major stiffness and inﬂammation. So naturally, I tried just about every pain remedy and topical cream on the market. Nothing worked. The pain was getting worse and worse.

“The good news is that researchers at the University of Arizona have now confirmed that the Nopal cactus — found in the Sonoran Desert in the southwest U.S. — has tremendous power. It can help fight off harmful inflammation without risky drugs. And it can help reduce the pain caused by inflammation. “It turns out that the fruit of this plant is loaded with a special concentration of something called a ‘bioflavonoid.’ It’s a super-powerful antioxidant that scientists believe to be perhaps the best natural anti-inflammatory agent on the planet. And it’s proven to reduce inflammation and detoxify your body naturally.” He then spoke the words that would change my life. “I think all you need to do is try a fruit drink.” I was shocked! How is an ordinary fruit drink going to end my misery? “Well, it’s not an ordinary fruit drink. It’s called Nopalea, a breakthrough wellness drink that contains these incredible bioflavonoids I told you about. Drink it and you’ll be amazed how great you’re going to feel.” I was skeptical, but I was also desperate. He brought me a bottle and I took a sip. I was shocked that it actually tasted fruity and delicious. I really enjoyed drinking it.

So for all these years, I got by on a steady regimen of over-the-counter pills. The pain in my hands got so bad that I started taking pain relievers 2-3 times a day. And still my agony persisted.

In just 5-6 days, an amazing thing happened. I started to feel much better. My stiffness loosened up and I moved around better than I had in years with no pain.

I was faced with a dreadful choice: Either have the painful surgery on my hands and be laid up for months... or cut my workload in half. I was between a rock and a hard place.

I was over joyed! The inﬂammation in my hands showed dramatic improvement. I kept taking 3 ounces of Nopalea twice a day and after about 30 days, I could perform my duties 95% pain free!

I couldn’t afford to do either. I had to ﬁnd a better way to get real relief.

Even the doctors I work with were amazed at my amazing improvement. I no longer need surgery. I am busier than ever before and I love it!

Then one day at dinner a friend of mine told me that inﬂammation is worse than I thought. “It’s called the ‘secret killer,’ and for good reason,” he said. “Left alone, it can ravage your arteries, chew up nerve cells in your brain, and lead to all kinds of age-related ailments.

I also found out that the betalains in Nopalea aid my body in healing by surrounding unhealthy cells and draining them of toxic waste. But don’t believe me. You must try this drink

Jaudon Sunde, Micropigmentation Specialist, says that “Nopalea has been a life-saver in every sense of the word.”*

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Buyers flock to reopened CL’s Ashton Pointe Jerry Kuyper On Feb. 9, Ryland Homes officially reopened the Ashton Pointe subdivision on Crystal Lake’s east side. Since the reopening, sales manager Kristen Kelly reported there has been a lot of action at Ashton Pointe. “There were five sales in February and I think we will be sold out of single-family homes in a year,” Kelly said. She has 41 single-family houses on one-quarter acre lots to sell.

Sales at the subdivision were reduced to a trickle after the economic and housing collapse of 2008. Financial difficulties plagued Kenar, the original developer, and sales lay dormant with occasional exceptions. For example, John Reinert of Reinert Builders in Crystal Lake, bought a lot from Kenar and built and sold a single-family house in 2011. The last sale by Kenar at Ashton Pointe was in July 2010. Not much else was going on with sales until Ryland Homes bought into the subdivision in the fall of 2012. When the subdivision opened in 2005 under Ke-

nar, there were plans for 71 single-family houses and 49 townhouses. Kenar apparently sold 30 of the 71. Ryland bought the remaining property zoned for single-family houses. That means Ryland, if the arithmetic is correct, have 41 to sell and five of those have been sold. A sixth is in the process of being sold. Of the five sales in February, all were to move-up buyers from the area. “Some were buyers with families, and there others included newlyweds, who were buying Photo provided in anticipation, I suppose, of starting a family,” Kelly said. Ashton Pointe reopened in January as a Ryland Homes community. Sales are underway and include the

See BUILDER, page F2

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$85,000, 2208 Teton Pkwy, Algonquin 60102-4209, 19-35-476019, Fannie Mae To Brenda Perales, January 29

$265,000, 10903 Greywall Ln, Huntley 60142-4072, 18-27-102-019, Fannie Mae To Chad Shoop, January 29

$335,000, 9950 Highland Ln, Village Of Lakewood 60014-4805, 13-35-351005, Darren Chonko To Daniel Follett & April Follett, January 29

JOHNSBURG $535,000, 3310 Cove Ct, Johnsburg 60051-2532, 09-13-405-013, Peter Devore To Arthur W Bentz, January 29

MARENGO

CARY $237,000, 331 Inverness Dr, Cary 60013-1175, 20-06-452-016, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To Daniel A Johnson, January 29

CRYSTAL LAKE $72,500, 360 Hickory Dr, Crystal Lake 60014-3413, 14-31-252-011, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To Jose Gonzalez & Juanita Gonzalez, January 29 $198,000, 27 Green Oaks Dr, Crystal Lake 60014-4111, 14-31-452-016, Federal National Mortgage Assn To Kashan Ahmad, January 29 $223,500, 1453 Tanglewood Dr, Crystal Lake 60014-1965, 19-18-304007, Keith H Levin To Stephen J Miller & Jennifer N Reiff, January 29 $290,000, 1817 Moorland Ln, Crystal Lake 60014-2984, 18-24-252-014, Joseph Constantino To Anthony M Nuccio & Kathleen A Nuccio, January 29 $410,000, 1900 Andover Ln, Crystal Lake 60014-2971, 18-24-177-007, Sean C Burke To Jeffrey D Bagdon & Michelle N Bagdon, January 29

$68,500, 753 Mallard Dr, Marengo 60152-3631, 11-25-477-049, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To Karen M Rodriguez, January 29

LAKE IN THE HILLS $65,000, 1018 Maple St, Lake In The Hills 60156-1127, 19-20-480-005, Bocek Trust To Harold S Hannah & Gloria J Hannah, January 29 $74,500, 2880 Brisbane Dr, Lake In The Hills 60156-5988, 18-23-102-002, Fannie Mae To Danuta Maruszak & Michal Maruszak, January 29 $149,000, 521 Blackhawk Dr, Lake In The Hills 60156-1410, 19-28-155-020, Fannie Mae To Thr Property Illinois Lp, January 29

LAKEMOOR $71,000, 661 Arbor Cir, Lakemoor 60051-2212, 10-32-285-027, Federal National Mortgage Assn To Mark Beketa, January 29

LAKEWOOD $140,000, 9121 Falcon Greens Dr, Village Of Lakewood 60014-3314, 1814-276-012, John M Lang To Zachery J Woods & Eugene L Woods, January 29

Gilzow & Daniel W Gilzow, January 29 $305,000, 1417 N Ridge Rd, Mchenry 60050-6595, 09-30-300-030, Michael Voltl To Ray A Smith & Constance M Smith, January 29

RICHMOND $225,000, 5103 Wood Duck Ln, Richmond 60071-9242, 04-09-230-008, Wonderlic Trust To 5301 Wood Duck Wonders Llc, January 29

McHENRY $80,000, 1020 N Oakwood Dr, Mchenry 60050-4929, 09-34-102002, Fannie Mae To Edward Donahue, January 29 $170,000, 3223 Golfview Rd, Mchenry 60050-5744, 09-35-277004, Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp To Marian Baloun & Scott Baloun, January 29 $170,000, 804 Donnelly Pl, Mchenry 60050-6463, 14-02-327-030, Thomas F Gauthier To Phillip P Lindsey & Kathleen A Lindsey, January 29 $200,000, 2607 Wall St, Mchenry 60051-3660, 09-25-252-007, Fannie Mae To Michael Coveny, January 29 $203,000, 1823 Cashel Ln, Mchenry 60050-7509, 14-11-301-004, Maria Erna N Narvasa To Haralambous B Vrakas & Erin J Beyer, January 29 $280,000, 7415 Forest Oak Dr, Mchenry 60050-2208, 09-31-402010, Us Bank Na Trustee To Barbara J

SPRING GROVE $240,500, 1814 N Route 12, Spring Grove 60081, 05-30-156-012, Marvin K Miller To Christina Brabec, January 29

WOODSTOCK $75,000, 3117 Shenandoah Ln, Woodstock 60098-7617, 13-20-136020, Fannie Mae To Thomas Polzin & Darlene Polzin, January 29 $125,000, 1805 Sebastian Dr, Woodstock 60098-2299, 08-33-152-009, Scott R Jacobsen To Ellen Theodore, January 29 $170,000, 2017 Serenity Ln, Woodstock 60098-7018, 13-15-203-003, Kevin M Montgomery To Jeanice Nelson, January 29 $250,000, 301 W Jackson St, Woodstock 60098-3122, 13-05-358-003, Hollymount Group Llc To 301 303 W Jackson Llc, January 29

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Stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar and a center island are among the kitchen features in the Raleigh model at the Ashton Pointe subdivision in Crystal Lake.

• BUILDER Continued from page F1 “Location is a big selling point,” Kelly noted. The subdivision off Pingree Road less than a mile north of Route 14 is near the Metra station, the city’s downtown as well as other shopping areas, and is in the Crystal Lake public school district. “Schools and the Metra, plus the pricing and floor plans, are attractive to buyers,” she added. “One of our buyers commutes to downtown Chicago, and he was almost ecstatic being so close to the commuter stastion. Residents of Ashton Pointe can walk to the adjacent Metra commuter station which, like the subdivision is on the north side of Pingree Road. There are no railroad tracks to cross, walking or driving, to reach the station. Ryland has eight floor plans offering 2,405 to 3,800 square feet of living space priced from $245,990 to $335,990 from which to choose. The price includes the lot which is about one-quarter acre. In 2005, Kenar’s four single-family models ranged from 2,364 to 3,099 square feet of living space with prices from $340,990 to $382,990. The eight Ryland floor plans are Biscayne, Chesapeake, Coronado, Hamilton, Raleigh. Richmond, Santa Fe and Yellowstone. The $245,990 Biscayne has 2,405 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths, nine-foot first floor ceilings, a flex room, first floor study, kitchen with a breakfast area, basement and two-car garage. The $256,990 Chesapeake has 2,515 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths, nine-foot first floor ceilings, a flex room, first floor study, kitchen with a breakfast area, basement and three-car garage. The $265,990 Coronado has 2,612 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths, nine-foot first floor ceilings, a flex room, first floor study, living and dining rooms, kitchen with a breakfast area, basement and threecar garage. The $269,990 Hamilton has 2,709 square feet of living space, four bedrooms plus a loft, two-and-onehalf baths, nine-foot first floor ceilings, a flex room, first floor study, two-story foyer, living and dining rooms, kitchen with a breakfast area, basement and two-car garage. The $289,990 Raleigh has 2,907 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths, nine-foot first floor ceilings, first floor study, living and dining rooms, kitchen with a breakfast area, basement and three-car garage. The $300,990 Richmond has 3,146 square feet of living space, four bedrooms plus a loft, two-andone-half baths, nine-foot first floor ceilings, first floor study, living and dining rooms, kitchen with a breakfast area, basement and threecar garage. The $315,990 Santa Fe has 3,430 square feet of living space, four

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Ryland Homes designs at Ashton Pointe subdivision in Crystal Lake have 9-foot ceilings throughout the first floor including the living room. bedrooms plus a loft, two-and-onehalf baths, nine-foot first floor ceilings, first floor study, living and dining rooms, kitchen with a breakfast area, basement and threecar garage. The $335,990 Yellowstone has 3,800 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, four baths, ninefoot first floor ceilings, first floor study, two-story foyer, living and dining rooms, kitchen with a breakfast area, master bedroom suite with “large” walk-in closet, basement and three-car garage. Kelly said some lots lend themselves to look- or walk-out basements. Of the five February buyers, two chose the Coronado plan, two the Raleigh and one the Hamilton. Kelly’s office is in a decorated Raleigh sales model at 178 Regal Drive. “People can walk through and see what one of our models is like,” she said. Office hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and noon to 6 p.m. Monday For information, call Kristen Kelly at 815-444-0809 or email Kristen. kelly@ryland.com. Look for signage on Pingree Road between Crystal Lake Avenue and Route 14. Kelly’s sales model has inter-

active touchscreen displays to help buyers choose a floor plan. A furnished model can be brought up on a giant screen via Smart Technology. “It is pretty interesting as models are on a giant screen with updated overviews and maps of the community. It is a unique tool to interact with as there is a split screen and people can move designs around and decorate and trim instantly to see what their new home could look like. We have two touch-screen visuals to play with floor plans and designs. Interactive floor plan layouts can be adapted at the push of a button,” Ryland Homes vice president of marketing Rebekka Koehl said. “Home shoppers receive ideas for furniture placement on home layouts and up-to-the minute information on the availability of sites or homes available for immediate move-in. Ryland pays close attention to buyer feedback, examining every aspect of the home, and regularly adapting floor plans to provide what buyers truly want, “ Koehl added. “For example, we introduced a new kitchen design that relocates the microwave from above the stove to a built-in wall location above an oven to accommodate a sleek built-in hood and fan above

the stove, providing a dramatic focal point in the kitchen.” “We also have listened and responded to a frequent comment from home shoppers. Secondary bedrooms need to provide space for their children’s active lifestyles. At our communities we have enlarged the secondary bedrooms, and located windows and closets to create more functional spaces,” Koehl said. Ryland Homes has reopened or started anew five communities in the areas north and west of Chicago. Besides Ashton Pointe, the communities started by other builders and reopened by Ryland are Ingham Park in Aurora and the Fields of Shorewood. Ryland had opened Cedar Grove in Elgin several years ago and, when the housing market collapsed, closed it. This year it has reopened. Andare, a neighborhood for older adults, opened at Ryland’s Talamore development in Huntley. Andare residents will have access to an 8,000 square foot clubhouse and swimming pool of Olympic proportions featuring an18-foot water slide, kid’s pool, and spray and play area. They also have access to a fishing pond, and an outdoor pavilion with fireplace and picnic tables. They share these amenities with other owners in the

master-planned Talamore subdivision. Although there will be no children living at Andare, visiting grandchildren will be allowed to use the pool and the other Talamore amenities. Ryland division president John Carroll said prospective buyers like the idea of children near Andare. “We are getting lots of positive feedback on this,” he said. “They like the idea that the community is not entirely devoid of children.” For information, call Jayne Decker at 224-356-2200. Less than a year ago, in the spring of 2012, Ryland’s Lakewood Crossing opened in Hampshire. Ryland rode to Ashton Pointe’s rescue this year with plans to complete the community of moveup buyers. “It gives me a good feeling to help revive a neighborhood that has been sitting idle,” Carroll said. He noted it helped add value to homes of current residents and benefited the municipality with an increased tax base as well as activity for city officials such as building inspectors. Plus it offers employment for workers in the construction trades. With 17 communities underway, Ryland Homes is one of the largest subdivision developers in the Chicago area.

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ISTINGS

Algonquin

Vacant Land - Woodstock River Rights! Low Taxes!

Algonquin

$77,500 BUSINESS POTENTIAL! Single family home with business zoning. Two bedrooms, one and a half baths, two car garage. On an oversized lot with 90 feet of frontage on Main Street. Call Jean or Lena at (847)815-1706. MLS#07935426 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

Algonquin

$146,000 1332 North Harrison Street 3 Bedrooms* Full Finished Basement*Huge Kitchen with Sunny Breakfast Room*Hardwood Floors*2 1/2 Car Garage*Separate Workshop*Summer Fun on The Fox River!! Call Today!! Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell

$179,000 LOADED WITH POSSIBILITIES! Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a partial basement, 1 car garage, fireplace, eat-in kitchen. It is in need of updating, so bring your ideas! On a large lot backing to open space. Call Jean or Debbie at (815)236-9733. MLS#08256912 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

$224,000 RIVER RIGHTS FOR SUMMER FUN! Spacious home with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, partial basement, screened porch, oversized 2 car garage. Sits on a large corner lot. Call Jean or Donna at (847)682-4830. MLS#08257855 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

Jean Botts/Lena Maratea

Kass Oliver

Jean Botts/Debbie Lovatt

Jean Botts/Donna Brennecke

847-815-1706

847-331-7678

Algonquin

815-236-9733

Algonquin

847-682-4830

Just Listed

Algonquin

$289,000 CHARMING WATERFRONT HOME! Love the water, boating and swimming? Then this is the one for you! Cottage with stone fireplace and wrap-around porch on 1.37 acres. 135 feet Fox River frontage with pier. Call Jean or Pat at (847)212-7140. MLS#08060343 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

$125,000 COME ENJOY THE AMENITIES that come with living in Bright Oaks. Great location with private wooded back yard and across from clubhouse, pool & playground. 3BRS, 1 1/2 baths, all appliances included. Make a move now to a carefree lifestyle. MLS#08266352 CENTURY 21 Sketchbook

Cary

$299,900 COUNTRY ATMOSPHERE Convenient location! Set on 1.7 acres this expanded Cape Cod is loaded with special features & affords a multitude of uses with A-1 Agricultural zoning. 3BRS, 3 full baths, 2 fireplaces, hdwd flrs, deck, patio & 2 garages. MLS#08291438 CENTURY 21 Sketchbook

Cary

Jean Botts/Pat Maggio

Shirley M Rochford

Gary J Koopman

Shirley M Rochford

847-212-7140

Cary

847-639-8700

847-726-2100

$325,000 BUY NOW and be ready to enjoy summertime fun on the Fox River. Channel front custom 3BR ranch. See thru fireplace, study, island kitchen w/pantry, 2 car garage & lots of recent updates. Relax on the covered porch, deck or patio. MLS#08117648 CENTURY 21 Sketchbook 847-639-8700

Price Reduced

Crystal Lake

$157,000 WALKUP HIGHLANDS! This lovely home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a partial basement, 2 car garage. Hardwood flooring in kitchen, dining and living room. Master suite with sitting room & bath. Call Jean or Lena at (847)815-1706. MLS#08220937 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

Crystal Lake

$159,900 NEED SOME EXTRA SPACE? Quad level with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, walkout basement, eat-in kitchen, 2 car garage. Storage shed in the wooded back yard too! Call Jean or Pat at (847)212-7140. MLS#08257820 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

$200,000 HALF ACRE PLUS is the setting for this custom 3BR, 2 1/2 bth hillside ranch w/finished walk out LL. Eat-in kitchen, separate DR, 1st flr FR w/stone frpl, rec rm w/frpl & wet bar in LL, deck, patio, circular drive. So much to offer! MLS#08161456 CENTURY 21 Sketchbook

$88,500 IDEALLY LOCATED on a large lot close to town & commuter train. High ceilings provide a spacious feel in this 2BR vintage bungalow with recently remodeled bath, hardwood floor under LR carpet. Basement & 2 car garage. One level living! MLS#08253408 CENTURY 21 Sketchbook

Jean Botts/Lena Maratea

Jean Botts/Pat Maggio

Shirley M Rochford

Donna Mosier

847-815-1706

847-212-7140

Crystal Lake

847-639-8700

Fox River Grove

847-639-8700

PRICE REDUCED

Johnsburg

$840,000 CHAIN O’LAKES LAKEFRONT Amazing Price for Prestigious Pistakee Bay 4BR 4-1/2BA Lakefront Ranch. Approx 2.6 Park Like Wooded Acres (can be subdivided). High on Hill w/Incredible Panoramic Views. Indoor Pool & Spa, 40x37 Cedar Pole Barn & 3.5 Car Gar! MLS#08098669 All Waterfront Real Estate Plus

Lake in the Hills

$147,500 WARM UP! THINK SPRING and relaxing on the wraparound deck of this 4BR home nestled amongst towering oaks. Oak hardwood flrs throughout 1st floor, spoil yourself master suite w/2nd frpl, walk-in closet,cathedral clng & private balcony. Short Sale MLS#08117616 CENTURY 21 Sketchbook

Lake in the Hills $525,000 BOULDER RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB Stunning home overlooking the 15th fairway featuring $100,000+ in recent improvements. Impressive great room with 18’ clgs & built-in bookcases, new kitchen & screen porch, 4 bedrooms plus 2 BR, 2 full BA in the lower level. MLS#08151563 Harding Real Estate

$114,900 ROCKWELL PLACE TOWNHOME! “Nantucket” with two bedrooms, two and a half baths, full basement, two car garage. Call Jean or Debbie at (815)236-9733. MLS#08184004

“MR PETE” EICHLER

Gary J Koopman

Rick Bellairs

Jean Botts/Debbie Lovatt

847-395-2300

66 acres

847-639-8700

815-338-3850

Lakemoor

CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

Just Listed

Marengo

Open Sun 1-3

660000 Deerpass and River Road Prime corner location east of Marengo, just north of Route 176. Much potential...be it for farming, developing, horse farm? You decided. Loads of road frontage! Call for specifics on the land. Century 21 New Heritage

$114,900 GREAT OPPORTUNITY for home ownershp. Enjoy one level living in this newer ranch home. Convenient open floor plan with 3BRS & 2 full baths. 2 x 6 construction, lots of windows for natural light, lots of cabinets in the large kitchen. Short Sale MLS#08290598 CENTURY 21 Sketchbook

$116,000 LEGEND LAKES TOWNHOME! End unit with two bedrooms, two and a half baths, two car garage, fireplace, den, loft. You can sit on the patio and enjoy the beautiful view of the pond. Call Jean or Donna at (847)682-4830. MLS#08077199 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

McHenry

Sandy Butenschoen

Donna Mosier

Jean Botts/Donna Brennecke

Christine Hauck

815-382-1815

McHenry

847-639-8700

PRICE REDUCED

McHenry

847-682-4830

$169,900 5706 Fieldstone Trl 5706 Gorgeous townhome with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, full basement, 2 car garage. Hardwood floors, 6 panel doors, extra wide trim. Upgraded kitchen, master with walkin closet & private bath, mud room with pantry cabinets. MLS#08233738 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews

Woodstock

$85,000 WELCOME HOME! Located close to schools, library, town square & Metra on one of Woodstock’s favorite streets. Hardwood floors. Oversized master suite and large kitchen overlooking deck and white picket fenced yard. MLS#08151889 Harding Real Estate

Woodstock

Rick Bellairs

Kim McCallister

Call Joe Kozlowski

815-338-3850

$78,900 847 Victoria Dr, Woodstock ,Il Nicely decorated modern 2 bed / 1 bath ranch with beautiful wooded views! Grill on the balcony & when the weather turns cold get cozy in front of the living room fireplace.Great open floor plan! www.woodstockcondoforsale.com Charles Rutenberg Realty 815-276-7204

Woodstock

$109,900 SPACIOUS TOWNHOUSE 3-story townhome offering main floor with large living room/FP, kitchen w/SS appliances & eating area that opens to deck. Nice master BR w/private bath, guest room & loft on second floor. LL w/full BA & bonus room. MLS#08269239 Harding Real Estate Rick Bellairs

PRICE REDUCED

Woodstock

815-347-9217

This Condo is Priced to Sell!

$289,000 HILLSIDE RANCH Stunning ranch overlooking one of the ponds at Legend Lakes. Like new home has open floor plan with volume ceilings and hardwood floors. 1st floor office & laundry, 3 car heated garage & walkout basement with 9’ ceilings. MLS#08271886 Harding Real Estate 815-338-3850

815-236-9733

815-338-3850

Just Listed

$114,900 INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY This 5 unit rental property is just blocks to the square. Updates include two 100 amp electric services and 2 separate gas meters. 1 bedroom first floor apartment & 4 one room units on second floor. MLS#07987505 Harding Real Estate

$139,000 INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Duplex in residential neighborhood around the corner from playground. Rent both units or live in one & rent other. 3 bedrooms upstairs, 2 bedrooms downstairs. Both have laundry facilities & 1 car garage. MLS#08274817 Harding Real Estate

$159,000 2+ ACRES Great country setting only a couple miles from town. 2-story farmhouse has large enclosed porch, den, dining & living rooms. 36x45 outbuilding has two 8’ & one 10’ overhead doors. Zoned estate-no horses. MLS#08230109 Harding Real Estate

$270,000 YOU CAN’T BEAT THIS 3BR, 3 bth duplex in The Villas of Bull Valley. This one has it all! Screened porch, 2 frpls, top of the line SS appls & Corian counters in kitchen, finished lower level with game rm, FR, 3rd BR/bath & large storage area. MLS#08292502 CENTURY 21 Sketchbook

Peter Klocek

Rick Bellairs

Shirley M Rochford

815-338-3850

Woodstock

815-338-3850

NEW LISTING

Woodstock

$279,000 3.5 ACRES Secluded with beautiful views in every direction & short distance from town, train & schools. Hillside ranch offers family room with FP, lots of windows & large deck. 41 x 25 cedar barn w/att greenhouse. 3 car garage. MLS#08291689 Harding Real Estate

$295,000 WESTWOOD LAKES ESTATES Here is a great home on a double lot giving you over an acre in an ideal location close to elementary school. There is space for everyone here with home office, sunroom open to pool & patio & rec room in the English basement. MLS#08159392 Harding Real Estate

Sandra Klotz

Rick Bellairs

815-338-3850

Hebron

Woodstock

$125,000 5 ACRES Seeking a home site on a quiet country road? Level and all tillable this parcel offers a great spot for your new home. There is also an adjacent vacant and buildable 5 acre parcel for friends or family members. MLS#07603887 Harding Real Estate

Hebron

Randy Erwin

815-338-3850

Woodstock

$119,000 5 ACRES 5 wooded acres zoned E3 for one single family home. This lot has a nice lake view. Horses are allowed. It is in the Crystal Lake school district. MLS#07399377 Harding Real Estate Rick Bellairs

815-338-3850

NEW LISTING

815-338-3850

$159,900 BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME 4 acre parcel with woods at the front and open to the rear. Perfect for a hillside walkout with pond site. Substantial views to the south. MLS#07869959 Harding Real Estate 815-338-3850

Woodstock

$299,000 BEAUTIFUL HOMESITE Here is the perfect place to build a secluded home in the country. Almost 10 acres with a scenic spring fed pond. Homesite is set back down a 600 ft lane for privacy. The rolling, partially wooded property is adjacent to MCCD MLS#08083969 Harding Real Estate Rick Bellairs

815-338-3850

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Woodstock

$1,386,000 154 ACRES 2 story farmhouse, old dairy barn, silo, horse barn & metal pole barn on 5 acres zoned A-2. At the west end there is a recreational pond with island, cabin and MLS#08289894 campsite adjacent to Conservation District. Harding Real Estate Rick Bellairs

815-338-3850

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Woodstock

815-338-3850

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Marengo

Woodstock

847-726-2100

Harvard

$15,000 MULTI-FAMILY LOTS Three fully improved lots $15,000 each. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac & zoned R-3, these lots will support 3 or more units per lot. Municipal water & sewer is available with capacity. Buy one or all three. MLS#08178341 Harding Real Estate Randy Erwin

815-338-3850

$50,000 GREAT LOCATION & VALUE Less than 5 minutes from I-90/Rt. 20 interchange is this wooded 1.75 acre parcel. Walkout English basement possible. Established development with community pond. You will enjoy the quiet & peaceful setting. MLS#08079541 Harding Real Estate

$399,900 GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Multiple PIN’s totaling 8.6 acres with approximately 3 acres of hard ground. Water & sewer at property. Zoned R1, R3, R4 allows variety of uses. Value is in the land ONLY. Existing structures are “tear-downs”. MLS#08184919 CENTURY 21 Sketchbook

Randy Erwin

Donna Mosier

815-338-3850

Wauconda

847-639-8700

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Spring Grove - Commercial

Spring Grove $450,000 MULTI-USE PROPERTY, B2 ZONING! Main building with 30x60 heated area and passage to 30x120 unheated area. Office with heat and 1/2 bath. Pole barn with two 16x14 overhead doors. Security cameras, 3-phase electric, city sewer. Call for more details. MLS#08143964 CENTURY 21 Roberts & Andrews Connie Moffit

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815-621-7386

MARENGO 2BR DUPLEX

Crystal Lake/Burton's Bridge

1.5BA, 1st Flr Laundry Room, Full Bsmnt. 2 Car Garage. $1050 + sec. 815-568-6311

2 bedroom, 1 bath, W/D, fenced yard, $900/mo + security. 815-355-0358

WOODSTOCK 3 BEDROOM

Fox Lake 1BR $700, 2BR $850

1.5 Bath, A/C, Stove, Refrigerator, Garage, No Pets. Broker Owned. 847-683-7944 HURRY!! WAUCONDA - 3 bedroom ranch close to schools. $142,900. Large living room with fireplace, carpet and hardwood floors, main floor laundry, heated 3-season porch, heated finished basement, deck. 815-338-8178

HARVARD SHADOW CREEK 3BR + loft, $1050/mo. Some utilities incl. 224-522-4784

McHenry - Route 31 IRISH PRAIRIE APTS

1 & 2 BEDROOM With W/D & Fitness Center. 815/363-0322 cunatinc.com

ISLAND LAKE LARGE Woodstock Large 2BR Duplex 1 bath, D/W, W/D, bsmt, porch. Deck, garage, $1000/mo + sec. 815-325-3883

CAPRON ~ 4BR, 2.5BA

10 rooms, W/D, basement,garage. $1250/mo + sec, Credit check. Plus A 6 Room House, $650/mo. 773-743-8672 ~ 847-835-9892

Crystal Lake 3BR Ranch

MCHENRY QUIET BUILDING

Woodstock Studio $585/mo+sec. Efficiency $550/mo + sec.1-BR $650/mo + sec, all 3 furn'd w/all utils incl. No Pets. 815-509-5876

1 bedroom, heat and water incl. $675/mo, security deposit req. NO PETS. 815-382-6418 McHenry: in town riverfront building, 1BR, clean, updated, NO pets/smoke, water, garb., prking, incl, $660+sec., 815-861-8489

ALGONQUIN - 2 BEDROOM Quiet and clean building with storage, laundry and parking. $800/mo. 847-401-3242

No smoking/pets, $795 + sec. 815-893-0059 ~ Lv Msg

Laundry on-site, no pets, Sect 8 OK, $690/mo + sec. 847-812-9830

FOX LAKE X-LRG 1 BEDROOM

Crystal Lake 4BR On Fox River

815-334-9380

Lake In The Hills 3BR, 2.5BA Newly Remodeled, $1495/mo incl water & garbage PU, 2.5 car gar. A/C, W/D. 815-459-8037

McHenry 3BR, 2BA, DR, Big FR 2 car heated gar, big office room, all appl, C/A, patio, big deck. $1500/mo + sec. 815-385-3269

Woodstock 3BR Duplex

WOODSTOCK

WONDER LAKE: 3BR, 1.5BA, new paint & carpet, garage, D/W, W/D, w softener, $950/mo. Credit check 815-260-5259

Crystal Lake Charming Vintage Coach House - Can be Artist Quarters. Large 2 Story Space! 1 bedroom with den, great yard. $825 + all utilities. No dogs. Agent Owned 815-814-3348

WOODSTOCK - Large country brick ranch, 4BR plus den/ofc. 2BA, LR, DR, new kitchen incl appliances, fireplace,hardwood, basement, patio, 2-car garage. $1800 plus security. 608-752-6548

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Elevator Building 815-334-9380 www.cunat.com HARVARD 2 BEDROOM

Woodstock Lrg Upstairs 2BR All appliances furnished + W/D. 1 car garage, $850/mo. NO PETS. 815-385-9435 Woodstock Square Studios & 1BR Quiet, clean, bright. Laundry, DW. free heat. No smoking, no pets. $715 - $825. 815-276-7535

WOODSTOCK WILLOW BROOKE APTS Studio, 1 & 2 Bedrooms Rents Include: Water & Sewer Garbage Removal FREE: Pool & Fitness Center

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CARY - LARGE TOWNHOUSE Completely remodeled 3BR, 2BA, 2 car, community pool. $1495 + sec, 2 year lease. 847-452-0816 CRYSTAL LAKE 2 BR 2 BA CONDO For rent in Crystal Lake Somerset Condos Recently remodeled 2nd Floor $950 per mn + security dep 815-558-0597

Quiet building, no pets. $825 + security. 847-526-4435 Marengo Large 1 & 2 BR most utilities included Broker Owner $650 & UP 815-347-1712 Marengo Newly Remodeled 3BR Apt. Large eat-in-kitchen, $780/mo + garage & util. No dogs. Agent Owned. 815-814-3348

Marengo Upper 1 BR Quiet bldg, heat incl, W/D on site. No dogs, no smkg, $550. 815-596-1363 McHenry $199 Move-In Special Large 1BR, from $699. 2BR, 1.5BA from $799. Appl, carpet and laundry. 815-385-2181 McHenry -Large studio/1BR some utilities included, balcony $650 and up Broker Owned 815-347-1712

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Crystal Lake Hurry Last One Left Clean Office Suite. 400 SF. Incl. all utils + High Speed DSL. $525/mo. 815-790-0240

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15, 13, hour of 10:30 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the front doors of the McHenry County Courthouse located at 2200 N. Seminary, Woodstock, IL 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: The common address of said real estate is: 537 Norman Drive, Cary, IL 60013 PIN:19-13-126-013 Description of premises: RESIDENTIAL Sale Terms: 25% down by certified funds at the close of the auction: The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortthe Mort ee' atto ."

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ACCOUNTANT & FINANCIAL ANALYST Metalmaster Roofmaster, one of the largest commercial sheet metal and roofing contractors in North America, is seeking an accounting professional with experience in general ledger and analysis, quarterly tax reporting, financial statement preparation & analysis, bank reconciliations, fringe benefit accounting, A/P, A/R, job costing, as well as analysis of financial information. Excellent communication and computer skills are required. Accounting degree is required, CPA &/or CMA preferred. Hours (Full-Time): 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. We offer a full benefit packaging that includes 401(k) and health insurance. Note: For your convenience, please consult our website and location before applying. www.metalmaster-roofmaster.com

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THERAPIST Allendale Association, a Child Welfare, Mental Health and Special Education facility is seeking a FULL-TIME THERAPIST for our day treatment educational program at our Woodstock, IL location. Will be responsible for individual, group and family treatment for day treatment students. Masters degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related human services field. Competitive salary/benefits. Please visit www.allendale4kids.org to download application and send with a copy of your resume to:

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TEACHER AIDE The Allendale Association, a Child Welfare, Mental Health and Special Education facility has a full-time Teacher Aide position available within our high end Special Education School on our Lake Villa campus. Ideal candidate will have an Associates Degree in Education or Special Education and/or Paraprofessional Certificate, minimum of one year related experience, preferably in a special education environment, and valid driver's license w/good driving record.

TEACHER AIDE The Allendale Association has a full-time Teacher Aide position available with our LINC Educational Program in Woodstock. Candidate must have a minimum of an Associates Degree in Education or related field, minimum of one-year experience as a Teacher Aide preferably in a special education environment with a desired emphasis on physical education, and valid driver's license w/good driving record. Per DCFS regulations must be at least 21 years of age. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefit package as well as a generous tuition assistance plan. Submit resume to:

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Build your career in Multi-Media Shaw Media is seeking talented, professional and energetic people to join our multi-media advertising effort. The Kane County division of Shaw Media features Kane County Chronicle, Kane County Magazine, KCChronicle.com, Planit Kane, Shaw Video Works, as well as event and email marketing. If you are excited by new projects, have an interest in new media, and are looking to build your career, this might be the opportunity you've been looking for. As an account executive, your activities will include working with a variety of local clients across all business segments in the marketplace. You will introduce the exciting features and benefits of the newest advertising solutions in the market, and determine programs designed to help your clients' business grow. In this position, you will have access to the resources of the number one media group in the market. To be considered for this position you should possess a bachelor's degree in business or related field, along with an established and successful work history. The successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, proof of insurance, reliable transportation and acceptable motor vehicle record. Shaw Media offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates may send their resume to: Recruitment@shawmedia.com or Apply now at: www.shawsuburbanmedia.com/careers Shaw Media is a Drug Free Employer. Pre-employment background check and drug screen required. This posting may not include all duties of position. EOE.

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Metalmaster Roofmaster, one of the largest commercial sheet metal and roofing contractors in North America, is seeking a fulltime professional with receptionist experience. Candidate must have a positive attitude and the ability to balance multiple clerical tasks & duties, including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook, excellent typing skills, light data entry, miscellaneous filing, UPS shipping & tracking, mail sorting & stamping & office inventory & crosstraining within the company. Strong communication skills & dependability are required. Must have experience with a high volume of calls daily.

Part time experienced person needed for McHenry pediatric practice. Fax resume to: 815-759-9475

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CUSTOMER SERVICE 2 positions available. Dynamic organization centrally located in McHenry that sells roofing & sheet metal accessory products throughout the country is seeking energetic, aggressive selfstarters, capable of heavy inbound/outbound phone contact w/ existing & prospective clients nationwide. Excellent organization, computer & phone skills & ability to achieve sales goals & quotas is required. Occasional tradeshow travel. Unlimited growth potential! We offer a full benefit package that includes 401(k) & health insurance. www.snogem.com E-mail resume to: HR@snogem.com

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available in the Fox Lake / Lake County Area Duties include but are not limited to general cleaning for the common area. Pay is based on qualifications and hours will be approximately 20 per week. Benefits include vacation but does not offer health care. Please send resumes to thomasplacefoxlake@hotmail.com or fax 847-973-9305

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS GMAC Mortgage, LLC Plaintiff, Vs. Karen M. Niziolek; et. al. Defendants, 12 CH 2201 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on JANUARY 8, 2013 LENDER SALES OF ILLINOIS LLC will on APRIL 15, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the front doors of the McHenry County Courthouse located at 2200 N. Seminary, Woodstock, IL 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: LOT 16 IN BLOCK 2 IN FRANKE'S WEST SIDE SUBDIVISION UNIT NO.4, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 30, 1977 AS DOCUMENT NO. 716263, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. The common address of said real estate is: 537 Norman Drive, Cary, IL 60013 PIN:19-13-126-013 Description of premises: RESIDENTIAL Sale Terms: 25% down by certified funds at the close of the auction: The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney." If the property is a condominium, the purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessments and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information: Sales Clerk, Codilis and Associates, P.C., Plaintiff' Attorney 15 W. 030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527 File Number: 14-12-19038 I513221

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In the Matter of the Estate of SHAWN G. BITZER, Deceased Case No. 13 PR 061 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of SHAWN G. BITZER of Lake in the Hills, IL Letters of office were issued on 2/20/2013 to Representative JEFFREY G. BITZER, 1585 FREEMAN RD., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60192-1675 whose attorney is ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD & McARDLE, 50 VIRGINIA STREET, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014. Claims against the estate may be filed within six months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within six months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditor, whichever is later, shall be barred. Claims may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, or with the representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed. /s/ Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Circuit Court (Published in the Northwest Herald March 7, 14, 21, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT McHENRY COUNTY IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of MADELINE K FIELDS, Deceased Case No. 13 PR 000072 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of: MADELINE K FIELDS of: CRYSTAL LAKE, IL Letters of office were issued on: 3/8/2013 to: Representative: DOUGLAS SCOTT FIELDS, 959 GOLF COURSE RD, APT 8, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014-8802 whose attorney is: WAGGONER LAW FIRM, 4 N WALKUP AVENUE, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014. Claims against the estate may be filed within six months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within six months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditor, whichever is later, shall be barred. Claims may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, or with the representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed. /s/ Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Circuit Court

(Published in the Northwest Herald, March 7, 14 & 21, 2013.)

(Published in the Northwest Herald March 14, 21, 28, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT McHENRY COUNTYIN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of MARK A. PETERSON, Deceased Case No. 13 PR 0051 CLAIM NOTICE

Lucy's Cleaning Service SALES Well established construction company seeking highly motivated sales individuals. Great opportunity. Commission based pay structure plus bonuses. $50-75K/year. No experience necessary. Will train. DL a must. Call for interview: 847-338-2301

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT McHENRY COUNTYIN PROBATE

Notice is given of the death of MARK A. PETERSON of HARVARD, IL Letters of office were issued on 2/15/2013 to Representative AVEREY BEETSTRA PETERSON, 65 E. SCOTT ST, APT 3K, CHICAGO, IL 60610-5268 whose attorney is CAMPION CURRAN LAMB & CUNABAUGH, 16 N. AYER STREET, HARVARD, IL 60033. Claims against the estate may be filed within six months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within six months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditor, whichever is later, shall be barred. Claims may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, or with the representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed. /s/ Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Circuit Court

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY- IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of NANCY J. PESZ, Deceased Case No. 13PR000039 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of NANCY J. PESZ of ISLAND LAKE, IL. Letters of office were issued on 2/14/2013 to Representative JOSEPH M. PESZ JR., 260 Orchard Place , Fox Lake, IL 60020 whose attorney is: Kenneth A. Piercey, of Piercey & Associates, Ltd., 1000 Hart Rd. Fl. 300, Barrington, IL 60010. Claims against the estate may be filed within six months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within six months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditor, whichever is later, shall be barred. Claims may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois, 60098, or with the representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed. /s/ Kathleen M. Keefe, Clerk of the Circuit Court. (Published in the Northwest Herald March 14, 21 & 28, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE TAX DEED NO. 10-TX-010053 FILED March 5, 2013

(Published in the Northwest Herald March 7, 14, 21, 2013)

TAKE NOTICE TO: KATHERINE SCHULTZ, MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK; HIGHLAND SHORES PROPERTY OWNERS INC.; JESSICA I. APPLEBERG LIVING TRUST DATED AUGUST 1, 2007; OCCUPANT; JESSICA I. APPLEBERG; WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS.

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This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the follow-

ing described property: THE WEST HALF OF LOT 10 IN BLOCK 14 IN HIGHLAND SHORES WONDER LAKE UNIT NO. 5, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 2, 1952 AS DOCUMENT NO. 252160, IN BOOK 11 OF PLATS, PAGE 48, IN McHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Parcel Index Number 08-13-151013 now part of 08-13-151-016 On July 18, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 357 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax

pe Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 18, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 10, 2013. Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586 Cert # 2009-00385 (Published in the Northwest Herald March 7, 14, 21, 2013)

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PUBLIC NOTICE TAX DEED NO. 10-TX-010056 FILED March 5, 2013 TAKE NOTICE TO: KATHERINE SCHULTZ, MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK; REMINGTON HOMES LLC; REMINGTON GROVE LLC; Z FINANCIAL LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: All that part of the following falling within parcel index #09-14-300035, described as follows: Parcel 1: The Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14, Township 45 North, Range 8 East of the 3rd Principal Meridian more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 14; thence North 02 Degrees, 22 Minutes, 35 Seconds East, along the West line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 14, a distance of 1310.91 feet to the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 14; thence South 89 Degrees, 30 Minutes, 31 Seconds East, along the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 14, a distance of 1317.26 feet to the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 14; thence South 02 Degrees, 14 Minutes, 33 Seconds West, along the East line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 14; a distance 1306.43 feet to the Southeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 14; thence North 89 Degrees, 41 Minutes, 57 Seconds West, along the South line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 14, a distance of 1320.46 feet, to the point of beginning, all in McHenry County, Illinois. Also, Parcel 2: The East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15, Township 45 North, Range 8 East of the 3rd Principal Meridian more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 15; thence North 02 Degrees, 12 Minutes, 08 Seconds East, (Bearing Assumed), along the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 15, a distance of 2624.54 feet, to the Northwest corner of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 15; thence South 88 Degrees, 47 Minutes, 13 Seconds East , along the North line of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 15, a distance of 1311.21 feet, to the Northeast corner of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 15; thence South 02 Degrees, 22 Minutes, 35 Seconds West, along the East line of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 15, a distance of 2621.82 feet, to the Southeast corner of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 15; thence North 88 Degrees, 52 Minutes, 48 Seconds West, along the South line of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 15, a distance of 1303.29 feet, to the point of beginning in McHenry County, Illinois. Also, Parcel 3: That part of the East 1/2 and West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14, Township 45 North, Range 8 East of the 3rd Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 14; thence West on the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 aforesaid, 49.5 feet; thence Northeasterly, 118.4 feet to a point in the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, 105.93 feet North of the Southwest corner thereof; thence East parallel with the South line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, 735.65 feet to the center line of the highway; thence Southerly along said center line 24.75 feet; thence West parallel with the South line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 aforesaid, 686.10 feet to a point; thence Southwesterly 96.52 feet to the place of beginning, in McHenry County, Illinois. Also, Parcel 4: That part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14, Township 45 North, Range 8 East of the 3rd Principal Meridian, designated as Lot 7 on the County Clerk's Plat, according to the plat thereof recorded May 6,1902, as Document Number 14080 in Book 2 of Plats, page 33, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 14; thence North on the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4, 1306.82 feet to the Northwest corner of said Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence Northeasterly 96.52 feet to a point 49.5 feet East of the West line of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 aforesaid; thence East parallel with the South line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 686.10 feet to the center line of the highway; thence Southerly 1385.13 feet to a point in the South line of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 14, 732.07 feet East from the point of beginning; thence West 732.07 feet to the place of beginning, in McHenry County, Illinois. Excepting from the above described parcels of land: that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14, Township 45 North, Range 8 East of the 3rd Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of a line that is 60.00 feet West of, measured normal thereto, and parallel with the center line of State Route 31 per Illinois Department of Transportation Plat of Highway Job No. R91-005-84 and a line that is 350.00 feet North of, measured at right angles thereto, and parallel with the South line of said Southwest 1/4 of Section 14; thence South 88 Degrees 10 Minutes 58 Seconds West, parallel with the South line of said Section 14, a distance of 896.18 feet; thence Northerly along a curve concave to the East having a Radius of 4703.87 feet an Arc distance of 506.26 feet to a point of tangency, the Chord of said Arc having a length 506.02 feet and a Bearing of North 01 Degree 22 Minutes 54 Seconds West; thence North 01 Degree 42 Minutes 06 Seconds East, 362.88 feet; thence South 87 Degrees 18 Minutes 30 Seconds East, 138.92 feet to a point of curvature; thence Easterly along a curve concave to the North having a Radius of 550.00 feet an Arc distance of 296.61 feet to a point of reverse curvature, the Chord of said Arc having a length of 293.03 feet and a bearing of North 77 Degrees 14 Minutes 32 Seconds East; thence Easterly along a curve concave to the South having a Radius of 450.00 feet an Arc distance of 208.93 feet to a point of tangency, the Chord of said Arc having a length of 207.06 feet and a bearing of North 75 Degrees 05 Minutes 37 Seconds East : thence North 88 Degrees 23 Minutes 41 Seconds East, 274.38 feet to a line that is 60.00 feet West of, measured normal thereto, and parallel with the aforesaid center line of State Route No. 31 per Illinois Department of Transportation Plat of Highways Job No. R-91-005-84; thence South 01 Degree 42 Minutes 06 Seconds West along said parallel line, 508.66 feet to a point of curvature; thence Southerly along said parallel line, being along a curve concave to the East having a Radius of 3808.87 feet an Arc distance of 451.33 feet to the point of beginning, the Chord of said Arc having a length of 451.07 feet and a bearing of South 01 Degree 41 Minutes 35 Seconds East, in McHenry County, Illinois. Parcel Index Number 09-14-300-035 On July 18, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 357 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 18, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 10, 2013. Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586 Cert # 2009-00672 (Published in the Northwest Herald March 7, 14, 21, 2013)

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Page F6• Thursday, March 21, 2013 J. PRUST, TRUSTEE FOR FIRST MIDWEST BANK, AS SUCCESSOR TO MCHENRY STATE BANK; MCHENRY SHORES WATER COMPANY; THOMAS P. MATHEWS; FIRST MIDWEST BANK, AS SUCCESSOR TO MCHENRY STATE BANK; THOMAS F. BOLGER, TRUSTEE FOR FIRST MIDWEST BANK, AS SUCCESSOR TO MCHENRY STATE BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lot Thirteen (13) in Block Twenty-Two (22) of the Plat of Survey of Unit No. 3 of McHenry Shores Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof recorded April 17, 1956 as Document No. 306463, in Book 12 of Plats, page 68, in McHenry County, Illinois. Parcel Index Number 14-02-455020 On July 17, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 357 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 18, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 10, 2013. Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586 Cert. # 2009-01583 (Published in the Northwest Herald March 7, 14, 21, 2013)

This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: All that part of Lot 2 according to the School Plat of Section 16, Township 46 North, Range 8 East of the Third Principal Meridian, described as follows: Commencing at a point in the center of the railway track of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company, (said point being equally distant between the two rails of said track as now laid) where the same is intersected by the North line of said Section 16; thence West along the said North line of said Section, 171 feet; thence South 33 feet to a point for a place of beginning; thence West along the South line of a certain right of way of road as now used, 180 feet; thence South 155 feet; thence East 180 feet; thence North 155 feet to the place of beginning, in McHenry County, Illinois. Parcel Index Number 04-16-127-012 On July 18, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 357 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 18, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 10, 2013. Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586

COVER BANK; FG SIKARAS LIVING TRUST DATED JUNE 1, 2005; FRANK SIKARAS, AS TRUSTEE OF THE FG SIKARAS LIVING TRUST DATED JUNE 1, 2005; OCCUPANT; GEORGE SIKARAS; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA, AS SUCCESSOR TO WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lots 4 and 5 in Block 4 in Fox Lake Vista Unit No. 4, a Subdivision of part of the North half of the Southeast quarter and the Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 29, and the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 32, Township 46 North, Range 9, East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof recorded November 3, 1927 as Document 80677 in Book 6 of Plats, Pages 8 and 9, in McHenry County, Illinois. Parcel Index Number 05-29-427037 On July 18, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 357 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 18, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 10, 2013. Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586

Cert # 2009-00177

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TAX DEED NO. 10-TX-010050 FILED March 5, 2013

PUBLIC NOTICE

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TAX DEED NO. 10-TX-010051 FILED March 5, 2013

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TAKE NOTICE

TAX DEED NO. 10-TX-010052 FILED March 5, 2013

TAKE NOTICE TO: KATHERINE SCHULTZ, MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK; TONY WYNN; LORENA C. DUMKE; OCCUPANT; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS.

Cert # 2009-00254

TO: KATHERINE SCHULTZ, MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK; DIS-

TAKE NOTICE

TO: KATHERINE SCHULTZ, MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK; BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS INC. D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF ILLINOIS; ROBERT W. NEEL; TERESA A. NEEL; OCCUPANT; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lot 11 in Block 4 in Boone Valley Plat No. 2, being a Subdivision of part of the South Half of Section 27, Township 45 North, Range 8 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded March 13, 1967 as Document No. 470115, in McHenry County, Illinois. Parcel Index Number 09-27-452019 On July 18, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 357 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 18, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 10, 2013. Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586 Cert # 2009-00899

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TY; SABRINA INVESTMENTS; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lot 22 and Lot 23 in Block 1 in Wonder Woods, a Subdivision of part of Section 6, Township 45 North, Range 8 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded April 30, 1930 as Document No. 92561, in Book 8 of Plats, pages 14 and 15, in McHenry County, Illinois. Parcel Index Number 09-06-130022 and 09-06-130-023 n/k/a 09-06-130-033 On July 18, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 357 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 18, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 10, 2013. Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586

On July 18, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 357 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 18, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 10, 2013. Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586 Cert # 2009-00607 (Published in the Northwest Herald March 7, 14, 21, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE TAX DEED NO. 10-TX-010057 FILED March 5, 2013

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TAX DEED NO. 10-TX-010055 FILED March 5, 2013

TAKE NOTICE TO: KATHERINE SCHULTZ, MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK; WONDER WOODS ASSOCIATION INC.; PAUL FALLAW; OCCUPANT; ANDREW WEISS; JANET WEISS; WILLIAM (BILLY) WEISS; HOME STATE BANK, N.A.; MUTUAL FIDELI-

Lots 22 and 23 in Block 14 in Indian Ridge Unit No. 1, a subdivision of part of Section 7, Township 45 North, Range 8 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded June 27, 1939 as Document No. 139953, in Book 9 of Plats, page 34, in McHenry County, Illinois. Parcel Index Number 09-07-285-029

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TAX DEED NO. 10-TX-010054 FILED March 5, 2013

ng Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property:

TAKE NOTICE TO: KATHERINE SCHULTZ, MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK; INDIAN RIDGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION INC.; PAUL FALLAW; OCCUPANT; TERRY AVERY; HOME STATE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the

TO: KATHERINE SCHULTZ, MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK; DISCOVER BANK; MARGARET A. OLSZEWSKI, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE MARGARET A. OLSZEWSKI DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED 6-2597; OCCUPANT; MELISSA DICK A/K/A MELISSA HENSON; LAWRENCE PALMER; CYNTHIA WILLIAMS; REALTAX DEVELOPERS LTD.; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the follow-

ing described property: The Northerly half of Lot 2 (except the Southwesterly 6 feet thereof) in Woodlawn Park, being Nicholas Snyder's Subdivision of part of the North half of Fractional Section 25, Township 45 North, Range 8 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded September 27, 1892, as Document No. 8337, in Book 1 of Plats, page 34; the said Northerly half having a frontage of 47.54 feet on Fox River and a frontage of 26.09 feet on the Driveway and a longitudinal dimension, or depth of 208.72 feet from said Driveway to said River, in McHenry County, Illinois. Parcel Index Number 09-25-126058 On July 18, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 357 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 18, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 10, 2013. Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586

Lot 9 in Colemar, a Subdivision of part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 30, Township 46 North, Range 9, East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof, recorded May 13, 1927, as Document Number 78143, in Book 5 of Plats, page 96, in McHenry County, Illinois. Parcel Index Number 05-30-276-009 On July 18, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 357 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 18, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 10, 2013. Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586 Cert # 2009-00274 (Published in the Northwest Herald March 7, 14, 21, 2013)

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Cert # 2009-00834 (Published in the Northwest Herald March 7, 14, 21, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE TAX DEED NO. 10-TX-010058 FILED March 5, 2013 TAKE NOTICE TO: KATHERINE SCHULTZ, MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK; DOROTHY MAE FLEMING; PAMELA M. WELTY; OCCUPANT; FIRST MIDWEST BANK F/K/A FIRST MIDWEST BANK/DEERFIELD, NA; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS.

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This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property:

TAX DEED NO. 10-TX-010059 FILED March 5, 2013 TAKE NOTICE TO: KATHERINE SCHULTZ, MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK; Bank of America NA, as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank NA, trustee for Washington Mutual Mortgage pass-through certificates WMALT Series 2005-4 Trust; Michael S. Hasemann; Holly Hasemann; Occupant; Shane Hasemann; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property:

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A tract of land of part of the West Half of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter and the East Half of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section Seventeen (17) in Township Forty-three (43) North, of Range Six (6) East of the Third Principal Meridian, the tract further described as follows: Beginning at a point on the South line of the Northwest Quarter aforesaid 1290.00 feet East of Southwest corner of said Northwest Quarter; thence North at right angles to said South line for 1165.00 feet; thence East parallel with the said South line for 330.00 feet; thence South at right angles to said South line for 1165.00 feet to the South line of the Northwest Quarter; thence West along the said South line 330.00 feet to the point of beginning, in McHenry County, Illinois. Parcel Index Number 17-17-100010 On July 19, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 357 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 18, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 10, 2013. Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586 Cert # 2009-02202 (Published in the Northwest Herald March 7, 14, 21, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE TAX DEED NO. 10-TX-010060 FILED March 5, 2013 TAKE NOTICE TO: KATHERINE SCHULTZ, MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK; WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC.; MAGGIE MCLAUGHLIN; OCCUPANT; BMO HARRIS BANK NA, AS SUCCESSOR TO HARRIS BANK BARRINGTON, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lot 13 in Block 4, (excepting and reserving therefrom a strip of land 6 feet in width off from the entire Northwesterly side thereof), in Pomeroy's Addition to the Village (now city) of Crystal Lake, as shown on the plat of said addition recorded in the Recorder's Office of McHenry County, Illinois, in Book 55 of Deeds, at Page 612 and in Book 2 of Plats, at Page 26; Said lot being located in and being a part of the North half of Section 5, Township 43 North, Range 8, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in McHenry County, Illinois. Parcel Index Number 19-05-130026

gage gist Systems Inc.; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lot 32 in Bentwood Estates, being a subdivision of part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 43 North, Range 8 East of the Third Principal Meridian according to the plat thereof recorded October 20, 1989 as Document No. 89R35570 in McHenry County, Illinois. Parcel Index Number 19-18-253021 On July 18, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 357 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 18, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 10, 2013. Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586 Cert # 2009-02852 (Published in the Northwest Herald March 7, 14, 21, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE TAX DEED NO. 10-TX-010063 FILED March 5, 2013 TAKE NOTICE TO: KATHERINE SCHULTZ, MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK; INDIAN RIDGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; PAUL FALLAW; OCCUPANT; KANDICE KENNEBECK; HOME STATE BANK N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS.

Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586

This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: LOT 26 IN BLOCK 28 IN LILYMOOR, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED APRIL 10, 1928 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 82908, IN BOOK 6 OF PLATS, PAGES 46 AND 47, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Parcel Index Number 10-32-354016 On July 17, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 357 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 18, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 10, 2013. Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586

Lot 25 in Block 14 in Indian Ridge Unit No. 1, a subdivision of part of Section 7, Township 45 North, Range 8 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded June 27, 1939 as Document No. 139953, in Book 9 of Plats, page 34, in McHenry County, Illinois. Parcel Index Number 09-07-285016 On July 17, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 357 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 18, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 10, 2013. Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586

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PUBLIC NOTICE TAX DEED NO. 10-TX-01-0064 FILED March 5, 2013 TO:

TAKE NOTICE KATHERINE SCHULTZ,

ERLY LINE OF SAID CHURCH LOT, AND BEING AT RIGHT ANGLES WITH THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF WASHINGTON STREET, 130 FEET AND 10 INCHES; THENCE NORTH 72 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST PARALLEL WITH THE SAID SOUTHERLY LINE OF WASHINGTON STREET, 148 FEET AND 6 INCHES, MORE OR LESS, THE EASTERLY LINE OF PAGE STREET, THENCE NORTH 17 DEGREES 30 MINUTES EAST ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE OF PAGE STREET, 130 FEET AND 10 INCHES, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, (EXCEPTING AND RESERVING THEREFROM THE EAST 66 FEET THEREOF AS CONVEYED BY CHARLES C. HIGBEE AND ZUA W. HIGBEE, EACH IN HIS AND HER OWN RIGHT, AND AS HUSBAND AND WIFE, TO LEO F. LANGE AND DORA I. LANGE, NOT AS TENANTS IN COMMON, BUT AS JOINT TENANTS, BY WARRANTY DEED DATED THE 17TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1941 AND RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF THE COUNTY OF MCHENRY, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, IN BOOK 252 OF DEEDS, PAGE 299) SAID BLOCK NUMBER 9 BEING LOCATED IN AND BEING PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 5, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. Parcel Index Number 11-36-163001 On July 17, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 357 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 18, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 10, 2013. Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586

Cert. # 2009-01180 (Published in the Northwest Herald March 7, 14, 21, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE

This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property:

Cert. # 2009-00604 On July 19, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 357 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 18, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 10, 2013.

MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK; GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC F/K/A CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP. F/K/A GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION; JOHN D. SHERWOOD; ELIZABETH M. SHERWOOD; OCCUPANT; KATHLEEN SHERWOOD; MAGGIE SHERWOOD; ANNIE SHERWOOD; JACK SHERWOOD; BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS INC. D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF ILLINOIS; ASSET ACCEPTANCE, LLC, AS ASSIGNEE OF HOUSEHOLD ARBOR; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS.

TAX DEED NO. 10-TX-010065 FILED March 5, 2013

Cert. # 2009-01287 (Published in the Northwest Herald March 7, 14, 21, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE TO: KATHERINE SCHULTZ, MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK; OCCUPANT; TIMOTHY HEUSER; LORI HEUSER; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: ALL THAT PART OF BLOCK 9 OF SPENCER'S FIRST ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF MARENGO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE OF MCHENRY COUNTY, IN BOOK 5 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 119, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 9 AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 72 DEGREES 30 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF WASHINGTON STREET, 148 FEET 6 INCHES, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF A PIECE OF LAND CONVEYED BY CALVIN SPENCER TO "THE INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST", BY QUIT CLAIM DEED DATED APRIL 20, 1882, AND RECORDED IN SAID RECORDER'S OFFICE IN BOOK 67 OF DEEDS, ON PAGE 239; THENCE SOUTH 17 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE WEST-

TAX DEED NO. 10-TX-010069 FILED March 5, 2013 TAKE NOTICE TO: KATHERINE SCHULTZ, MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK; OCCUPANT; MARILYN T. KUCIA; LEO J. KUCIA; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF LEO J. KUCIA; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lots 1, 2 and 9 (Excepting the East 58 feet of Lot 9) in Block 33 in Sampson, Sex and Co.'s Lilly Lake Subdivision, being a Subdivision of part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 45 North, Range 9 East of the Third Principal Meridian, and part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 5, Township 44 North, Range 9 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded July 28, 1926 as Document No. 74254, in Book 5 of Plats, Page 81, in McHenry County, Illinois. Parcel Index Number 15-05-233041 On July 17, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 357 the Petitioner in-

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tends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 18, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 10, 2013. Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586 Cert. # 2009-01909 (Published in the Northwest Herald March 7, 14, 21, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE TAX DEED NO. 10-TX-010070 FILED March 5, 2013 TAKE NOTICE TO: KATHERINE SCHULTZ, MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK; KIMBERLY LEWIS; FOUR COLONIES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; LARRY G. LERETTE; JUDITH L. LERETTE; OCCUPANT; TAMI LERETTE; SECRETARY OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT; REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC.; U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL-NORTHERN DISTRICT; WILLIAM LERETTEKAUFFMAN; TAMARA STRYCZEK; JEFFERY LERETTE; SCOTT LERETTE; U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL; CITY OF CRYSTAL LAKE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF LARRY G. LERETTE AND JUDITH L. LERETTE; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: Lot 67, in Unit Nine of Four Colonies, being a Subdivision of part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 43 North, Range 7 East of the Third Principal Meridian and Part of the South Half of Government Lot 2 of the Southwest Quarter of Section 7, Township 43 North, Range 8 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded March 13, 1986 as Document No. 932997, in McHenry County, Illinois. Parcel Index Number 18-12-480009 On July 17, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 357 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 18, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 10, 2013.

PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: PARCEL 1: UNIT 470C IN WESTWOOD PARK CONDOMINIUMS OF CRYSTAL LAKE, AS DELINEATED ON PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: PART OF LOT 6 IN WESTWOOD PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 10, 1991 AS DOCUMENT NO. 91R 039054, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "C" TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP RECORDED APRIL 27, 1995 AS DOCUMENT NO. 95R-015431, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. PARCEL 2: NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AS SET FORTH IN WESTWOOD PARK CONDOMINIUMS OF CRYSTAL LAKE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP RECORDED APRIL 27, 1995 AS DOCUMENT NO. 95R-015431, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 3: EXCLUSIVE USE OF GARAGE 470C-G AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT "C" AND AS SET FORTH IN FOURTH SUPPLEMENT TO DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP RECORDED AUGUST 27, 1997 AS DOCUMENT NO. 97R-041192, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Parcel Index Number 19-07-285003 On July 17, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 357 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 18, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 10, 2013. Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586 Cert. # 2009-02736 (Published in the Northwest Herald March 7, 14, 21, 2013)

Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586

PUBLIC NOTICE TAX DEED NO. 10-TX-010072 FILED March 5, 2013

Cert. # 2009-02324 (Published in the Northwest Herald March 7, 14, 21, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE TAX DEED NO. 10-TX-010071 FILED March 5, 2013 TAKE NOTICE TO: KATHERINE SCHULTZ, MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK; WESTWOOD PARK CONDOMINIUMS OF CRYSTAL LAKE ASSOCIATION; WILLIAM M. EKLUND; OCCUPANT; AMERICAN COMMUNITY BANK & TRUST; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR

TAKE NOTICE TO: KATHERINE SCHULTZ, MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2; SATYARRAT MUTTREJA; OCCUPANT; ELLEN PIERSOL A/K/A ELLEN HENDERSON; JAMES PIERSOL; STATE FARM BANK; HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III; RANDALL VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND

yea period of redemption will expire July 10, 2013.

NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: PARCEL 1: UNIT A AT 1673 CARLEMONT, IN RANDALL VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND: LOTS 1 AND 2 IN RANDALL HILL AT THE VILLAGES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS; WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A" TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AUGUST 18, 2004 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2004R0075011; TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO THE USE OF PARKING SPACE G-18, A LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT, AS DELINEATED ON THE SURVEY ATTACHED TO THE DECLARATION OF RANDALL VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM, AFORESAID. Parcel Index Number 19-19-236093 On July 17, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 357 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 18, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 10, 2013. Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586 Cert. # 2009-02892 (Published in the Northwest Herald March 7, 14, 21, 2013)

Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586 Cert. # 2009-03221 (Published in the Northwest Herald March 7, 14, 21, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on FEBRUARY 28, 2013, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as COMPUTER MULTIMEDIA NETWORK SPECIALIST located at 7205 COWLIN ST, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014. Dated FEBRUARY 28, 2013. /s/ Katherine C. Schultz County Clerk (Published in the Northwest Herald March 7, 14, 21, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on FEBRUARY 26, 2013, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as PAM FALBO PHOTOGRAPHY located at 413 KELLY LANE, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL (815) 5058300. Dated FEBRUARY 26, 2013.

PUBLIC NOTICE

/s/ Katherine C. Schultz County Clerk

TAX DEED NO. 10-TX-010073 FILED March 5, 2013 TAKE NOTICE TO: KATHERINE SCHULTZ, MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK; Tanis Group Realty; Wahoo Investments, LLC; Occupant; Foxford Hills Homeowners Association; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: LOT 155 IN FOXFORD HILLS SUBDIVISION UNIT 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THAT PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 1, 2001 AS DOCUMENT NO. 2001R36720 IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Parcel Index Number 20-06-301004 On July 19, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 357 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 18, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The

(Published in the Northwest Herald March 7, 14, 21, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on FEBRUARY 26, 2013, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as PJF PHOTOGRAPHY located at 413 KELLY LANE, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL (815) 5058300. Dated FEBRUARY 26, 2013. /s/ Katherine C. Schultz County Clerk (Published in the Northwest Herald March 7, 14, 21, 2013)

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PUBLIC NOTICE TAX DEED NO. 10-TX-010061 FILED March 5, 2013

Golf Rd. (Rt. 58) • Hoffman Estates, IL

800/935-5909 www.motorwerks.com

TAKE NOTICE TO: KATHERINE SCHULTZ, MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK; BRIGHT OAKS ASSOCIATION INC.; PAUL HRUBY; MARIANNE LARSON HRUBY; OCCUPANT; JAN LARSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property:

ANDERSON BMW

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360 N. Rte. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

1998 W. McKee at Randall Road Batavia, IL

888/682-4485 www.andersoncars.com

BILL JACOBS BMW 1564 W. Ogden Ave. • Naperville, IL

800/731-5824 www.billjacobs.com

KNAUZ BMW

Parcel 2: Easement for ingress and egress appurtenant to and for the benefit of Parcel 1, set forth in Bright Oaks Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded January 31, 1973 as Document No. 585949, and supplement recorded January 31, 1974 as Document No. 610468, in McHenry County, Illinois. Parcel Index Number 19-12-154113 On July 19, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 357 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on October 18, 2010 for general taxes of the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire July 10, 2013. Kathleen A. Kyndberg, Attorney for Petitioner (618) 457-4586

MARTIN CHEVROLET 5220 W. Northwest Highway Crystal Lake, IL

www.KnauzBMW.com

MOTOR WERKS BMW Barrington & Dundee Rds. Barrington, IL

800/935-5913 www.motorwerks.com

MOTOR WERKS CERTIFIED OUTLET Late Model Luxury PreOwned Vehicles 1001 W. Higgins Rd. (Rt. 71) or 1000 W. Golf Rd. (Rt. 58) • Hoffman Estates, IL

Cert # 2009-02803

TAKE NOTICE TO: KATHERINE SCHULTZ, MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK; Bentwood Estates Homeowners Association; Marta A. Sanchez; Yanira L. Rivera; Henry Sanchez; Occupant; Jose F. Rodriquez; Jason Golub; Brigida Golub; Daniel Leiva; Edwin Rivera; Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF8, Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006-FF8; PNC Bank NA, as successor to First Franklin a division of Nat. City Bank of IN; Mortgage Electronic Registration

1075 W. Golf Rd. Hoffman Estates, IL

225 N. Randall Road • St. Charles, IL

www.bussford.com

SPRING HILL FORD

www.inﬁnitihoffman.com

815/385-2000

888/600-8053 www.springhillford.com

105 Rt. 173• Antioch, IL

847/669-6060

800/628-6087

www.TomPeckFord.com

www.antiochﬁvestar.com

866/561-8676

ZIMMERMAN FORD

www.raychevrolet.com

2525 E. Main Street • St. Charles, IL

CRYSTAL LAKE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE

39 N. Rte. 12 • Fox Lake, IL

RAYMOND CHEVROLET

630/584-1800 www.zimmermanford.com

www.raymondchevrolet.com

REICHERT CHEVROLET 2145 S. Eastwood Dr. • Woodstock, IL

815/338-2780 www.reichertautos.com

AUTO GROUP - GARY LANG GMC Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

River Rd & Oakton, • Des Plaines, IL

AL PIEMONTE CHEVROLET

BILL JACOBS MINI

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800/295-0166

1400 E. Dundee Rd., Palatine, IL

www.billjacobs.com

847/202-3900 www.arlingtonkia.com

RAYMOND KIA 119 Route 173 • Antioch, IL

224/603-8611

1564 W. Ogden Ave. • Naperville, IL

KNAUZ MINI 409A Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

847/604-5050 www.Knauz-mini.com

BILL JACOBS LAND ROVER HINSDALE

AUTO GROUP GARY LANG MITSUBISHI

300 East Ogden Ave. • Hinsdale, IL

881 E. Chicago St. • Elgin, IL

www.billjacobs.com

815/385-7220

847/888-8222

888/794-5502

www.sunnysidecompany.com

www.elginhyundai.com

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LAND ROVER LAKE BLUFF 375 Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

847/604-8100 www.knauzlandrover.com

847/234-2800

LAND ROVER HOFFMAN ESTATES

www.knauzhyundai.com

1051 W. Higgins • Hoffman Estates, IL

www.antiochﬁvestar.com

O’HARE HYUNDAI

CRYSTAL LAKE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE

888/553-9036

5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

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SUNNYSIDE COMPANY CHRYSLER DODGE

ROSEN HYUNDAI 771 S. Randall Rd. • Algonquin, IL

111 S. Rte 31 • McHenry, IL

866/469-0114

815/385-2000

www.rosenrosenrosen.com

815/385-7220

ANDERSON MAZDA MOTOR WERKS INFINITI Barrington & Dundee Rds. Barrington, IL

360 N. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

888/682-4485 www.andersoncars.com

800/935-5913

BIGGERS MAZDA

www.motorwerks.com

1460 S. Eastwood Dr. • Woodstock, IL

1320 East Chicago Street The Mazda Machine on Rt. 19, Elgin, IL

800/407-0223

847/628-6000

www.bullvalleyford.com

www.raysuzuki.com

ELGIN TOYOTA 1200 E. Chicago St. Elgin, IL

847/741-2100

1035 S. Rt. 31, One Mile South of Rt. 14 Crystal Lake, IL

815/459-7100 or 847/658-9050 www.paulytoyota.com

1119 S. Milwaukee Ave.• Libertyville, IL

847/816-6660 www.libertyvillemitsubishi.com

ANDERSON VOLKSWAGEN 360 N. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

888/682-4485 www.andersoncars.com

BILL JACOBS VOLKSWAGEN 2211 Aurora Avenue • Naperville, IL

800/720-7036 www.billjacobs.com Barrington & Dundee Rds., Barrington, IL

BUSS FORD LINCOLN MERCURY

847/426-2000

888/446-8743 847/587-3300

MOTOR WERKS PORCHE

www.oharehyundai.com

www.sunnysidecompany.com

LIBERTYVILLE MITSUBISHI

www.billjacobs.com

River Rd & Oakton, • Des Plaines, IL

770 Dundee Ave. (Rt. 25) • Dundee, IL

BULL VALLEY FORD/ MERCURY

www.garylangauto.com

800/731-5760

Route 120 • McHenry, IL

www.piemontegroup.com

888/794-5502

PAULY TOYOTA

Route 120 • McHenry, IL

www.clcjd.com

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

www.elgintoyota.com

www.raymondkia.com

888/204-0042

888/800-6100

AUTO GROUP GARY LANG SUBARU

815/385-2000

ELGIN HYUNDAI

800/628-6087

815/459-7100 or 847/658-9050

111 S. Rte 31 • McHenry, IL

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

105 Rt. 173 Antioch, IL

888/794-5502

BUSS FORD LINCOLN MERCURY

www.oharehonda.com

847/683-2424

ANTIOCH CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP

www.garylangauto.com

800/407-0223

888/538-4492

206 S. State Street • Hampshire, IL

200 N. Cook St. • Barrington, IL

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

www.motorwerks.com

O’HARE HONDA

MOTOR WERKS CADILLAC

AUTO GROUP - GARY LANG CHEVROLET

800/935-5913

www.clcjd.com

888/794-5502

www.motorwerks.com

1460 S. Eastwood Dr. • Woodstock, IL

1035 S. Rt. 31, One Mile South of Rt. 14 Crystal Lake, IL

23 N. Route 12 • Fox Lake

888/800-6100

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

800/935-5923

BULL VALLEY FORD/ MERCURY

PAULY SCION

RAY SUZUKI

CRYSTAL LAKE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE

AUTO GROUP - GARY LANG CADILLAC

www.Knauzcontinentalauto.com

www.garylangauto.com

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

SUNNYSIDE COMPANY CHRYSLER DODGE

847/234-1700

866/480-9527

MOTOR WERKS HONDA

FENZEL MOTOR SALES

409 Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

www.garylangauto.com

Barrington & Dundee Rds. Barrington, IL

www.reichertautos.com

800/935-5393 www.motorwerks.com

888/794-5502

800/628-6087

2145 S. Eastwood Dr. • Woodstock, IL

200 N. Cook Street • Barrington, IL

1107 S Rt. 31 between Crystal Lake and McHenry

www.antiochﬁvestar.com

5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

AUTO GROUP GARY LANG KIA

MOTOR WERKS SAAB

www.st-charles.mercedesdealer.com

www.bullvalleyford.com

AUTO GROUP - GARY LANG BUICK

815/338-2780

888/800-6100

847/395-3600

105 Rt. 173 • Antioch, IL

REICHERT BUICK

5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

www.clcjd.com

118 Route 173 • Antioch, IL

ANTIOCH CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP

888/794-5502

ANTIOCH CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP

13900 Auto Mall Dr. • Huntley, IL

RAY CHEVROLET

877/226-5099

KNAUZ CONTINENTAL AUTOS

800 Dundee Ave. • East Dundee, IL

www.motorwerks.com

www.garylangauto.com

888/280-6844

www.martin-chevy.com

800/935-5909

PUBLIC NOTICE TAX DEED NO. 10-TX-010062 FILED March 5, 2013

MERCEDES-BENZ OF ST. CHARLES

TOM PECK FORD

www.garylangauto.com

(Published in the Northwest Herald March 7, 14, 21, 2013)

INFINITI OF HOFFMAN ESTATES

111 S. Rte 31 • McHenry, IL

815/459-4000

407 Skokie Valley Hwy. • Lake Bluff, IL

847/604-5000 Parcel 1: Lot 1 (except the Easterly 1.8 feet of Lot 1) in Block 5 in Bright Oaks Unit No. 1, being a part of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 43 North, Range 8 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded September 25, 1972 as Document No. 577079, in McHenry County, Illinois, ALSO

866/233-4837 www.avenuechevrolet.com

BUSS FORD

800/935-5913 www.motorwerks.com

MOTOR WERKS CERTIFIED OUTLET Late Model Luxury Pre-Owned Vehicles

1001 W. Higgins Rd. (Rt. 71) or 1000 W. 1000 W. Golf Rd. (Rt. 58) Hoffman Estates, IL

800/935-5909 www.motorwerks.com

PRE-OWNED KNAUZ NORTH 2950 N. Skokie Hwy • North Chicago, IL

847/235-8300 www.knauznorth.com

BARRINGTON VOLVO 300 N. Hough (Rt. 59) • Barrington, IL

847/381-9400

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TODAY - In coming months, you’re more likely to be content when mingling with intimate groups of friends than being part of a large group. Quality will be your motto, not quantity. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Usually you can maintain an upbeat attitude, but it might take everything in your power not to let a sour temperament take over. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- When around people who have something worthwhile to say, you should do more listening than talking. You’ll find much useful information that will come in handy down the line. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Focus your efforts on endeavors that could contribute to your financial wellbeing. Two unrelated opportunities that might come your way -- seize both of them. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- One of your greatest assets is the ability to take control of a situation and wrest something valuable from it, and you’ll get a chance to do this today. You’ll know how to delegate effectively. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your goals can best be achieved by operating in a manner that doesn’t generate much attention. Quietly do your own thing while letting others do theirs. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- One of the major reasons behind the current spike in your popularity is your genuine concern for others. Sincerity builds strong bonds of friendship. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- If you’re too wishywashy to make your own decisions, your colleagues will happily make them for you. Unfortunately, you might not appreciate the results. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- A lesson you’ve learned from painful past experience will be wisely utilized. You aren’t likely to repeat a mistake that you once made in a similar situation. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Your instincts are likely to be a shade sharper than usual when it comes to important personal matters. You’ll heed your hunches and use them effectively. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Diplomacy and tact are your two greatest assets, especially regarding your friendships. Situations that normally could be a bit testy won’t get a chance to go south. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Any assignment that requires your immediate attention should be given top priority. You’re won’t have any peace of mind if you ignore important mattes that need tending to. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- You won’t need to be around a ton of people to have a good time. In fact, hanging out with a few special friends could produce all the fun you need.

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SKIRT - size 16. Grey w/ pink pattern, very cute! Pix available. $10 Crystal Lake 815-893-6955 TRENCH COAT - Woman's Black classic, genuine U.S. Military issue, Double breasted, 6 button front, belt & 2 pockets, NEW, 24R, $135. 815-477-9023

1987 Coleman Sequoia Pop-Up Camper

Must sell to make room for boat. Priced to sell! $150/obo. 815-575-6355 ~ 815-455-9194

2002 Red Doolittle

5X10 enclosed cargo trailer $1250/obo. 815-356-9940

2001 YAMAHA VINO SCOOTER 01 Yamaha 49CC scooter for sale, $1000 obo, great condition, used only for local driving. black and tan. Contact Amy @ 815-793-6886

Motorcycle Swap Meet

SUN MAR. 24, 8 - 3 KANE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS in St. Charles

Our 10th Year $7 Admission, $50 Booth 630-985-2097

1987 INDY 400 SNOWMOBILE Good condition with back rest $350. 847-845-9063

Art of Democracy Scholarship !! Contest !! National 1st Prize $10,000 Local Prize $500.00 !!!!!!!!!

Qualifications for Entry into Contest !!!!!!!!! Have to live in or go to McHenry County High School

Student Age 14 - 18 Deadline April 2, 2013

Sponsored by McHenry Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post # 4600

2001 Snowmobile Ski Doo MXZ 600 Yellow. With 1 place trailer. 3600 miles. $1,600. Call 847-875-6739

Contact 815-344-8965

Parts/Sled $100 847-639-3916

Desk: medium oak, large desk, FREE 815-703-9650

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2007 STARCRAFT ANTIGUA RV EXCELLENT COND! Travel trailer Sleeps 10, hardly used! full kitchen and bathroom! $7000/obo. Call Mike 224-456-3549

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With lighted mirror and a desk chair. First Come, First Serve! 815-455-3592 Organ – Kimball – Continental Free 847-639-6447 9:30am-6pm

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Fitted, hooded, waist length. Marino, medium, $15.00. 630-346-2476 MATERNITY CLOTHES - For work & play! Size 12/14 petite. Shirts, slacks, jeans, shorts, dresses & more! Brands include Motherhood Maternity, 2 Hearts & Liz Lange. Quality clothing in very good cond. Easily worth $200, asking $50/obo Crystal Lake 815-893-6955

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PANTS - New York & Company, size 16 petite. Dark grey with narrow pinstripes. Very chic! Paid $65, asking $25 OBO Pix available Crystal Lake (815) 893-6955

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PANTS - New York & Company, size 14 petite. Black, quality wardrobe essential! Paid $40, asking $20 OBO Pix available Crystal Lake 815-893-6955

Reconditioned Appliances Lakemoor 815-385-1872 DRYER - 7.3 cu ft LG TROMM gas dryer. 2007. Moving must sell. $500 OBO 815-546-4207 Dryer. Maytag. Gas. White. Great condition. $299. 630-973-3528 Dryer: Gas, GE 5 cycle, very good condition $50 847-370-8774 EHRKE'S USED APPLIANCE Washers and Dryers for sale starting at $150. 144 Washington St. Woodstock 815-308-5068 Kitchen Cabinets: full set 16 pieces, oak, great condition! $399 815-479-1252 LG STAINLESS STEEL FRIDGE 2006 25.9 Cu. Ft. Side by Side Refrigerator with 7 Sensor Electronic Temperature Controls & Water Dispenser: color is Titanium that looks like stainless steel but easier to clean. 35.75" x 72" Mint condition. Ask for Lyn. $375. 815-893-4047 MICROWAVE Large Panasonic Rotating Microwave. $20. 847-683-3072

Microwave: GE, like new, cavity size 13”W, 13” 8.5”H, over all size 20”W, 14”D, 11”H $40 847-639-5742 Refrigerator - Kenmore

Side x Side, white w/black handles, ice and water on door. Exc cond! $200 815-245-4015 Refrigerator – Kenmore Elite – White – 3 Door – 25cu.ft. - Good Condition $399 630-208-0073 Space Heater: Life Smart Space Heater 1500 watt, infrared w/remote $50/OBO 815-355-2941 Washer & Dryer: Kenmore, Heavy Duty, good condition, $150/both 847-476-6771

LOCATION: To be held at the Boone County Fairgrounds, 1 mile north of Belvidere.

8791 IL. ROUTE 76, BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS We will be running 4 rings! As always, this is a humongous sale. Tons of merchandise not advertised. Bring your trailers & your friends. Lunch will be available in the lower level of the Grange Hall. TRACTORS: JD LT133; JD STX38; JD SX75; JD S92; JD 950 loader w/brush forks; 35 Ferguson w/3pt. hitch; Scotts 42”; Ariens HT17 ; MF MT202 two wheel drive loader tractor w/roll cage, counterweight, Southeast IMCO 600H box scraper and much more. EQUIPMENT: Husqvarna auto mower; Ariens FZR1742 zero turn mower; (3) Simplicity Regent tractors w/baggers; 36: Cub 23 zero turn; 8 hp 5000 watt generator; 3pt. post hole digger; 6’ brush hog; JD 44 PTO manure spreader w/xtra set of tires; Alcogn brake system; England brake system for hauling; 16’ Hay rack w/ new paint & tires; (2) sets lift truck forks; Gravely 408 plow blade and much, much more. MISC: Carter Talon go-kart; 1950’s Ford Jubilee; Tracker Topper 14’ Jon boat; Sea King 5 hp outboard; Minn Kota trolling mtr; 1996 Suzuki RM250 (needs carb work); sm. cement mixer; skid of obsolete Homelite/Jacobsen parts/ engine; Skid of Briggs short blocks (new old stock); snow blades/ snow thrower attachments; 20+ walk mowers (parts machines); 10+ snow throwers (parts machines); skid of hose reels/parts; Auger bits 3” & 12”; Skid of misc. Robin/Briggs engines & trans. Parts; Simplicity Coronet parts machine; Misc. Lawn & garden equipt. ; sm. snow blower; 12 hp Cub Cadet snow blower; air compressor; steel welding table; Menard’s pellet stove; Sears outboard mtr.; Torpedo heater; 5 hp Honda mtr.; 8’ pickup shell (high style); 25hp Mercury outboard mtr. and much much more. LUMBER: Rough sawn lumber: Red Oak & White Oak, Cherry & Walnut, approx. 2500 board ft.; White & Red Pine approx. 12001500 board ft.; All has been surfaced both sides & kiln dried. AUCTIONEERS NOTE: This is just a very small partial listing as you know there is always a tremendous amount of items to be auctioned.

PRAIRIE GRANGE, SPONSOR AUCTIONEERS: A.R. Henninger, John Edwards, Lyle Lee, John Henninger, Bob Goad, Kris Bryan, Roger Mackeben & Brian Goad SALE MANAGER: John Henninger 815-509-9227 NOTE: Check in time - Thursday March 21st , 9-6 and Friday March 22nd 9-4. All consigners must be registered & checked in by 4 P.M. Friday, March 22nd. No Saturday morning entries! TERMS: Cash or checks w/proper ID. Visa, Mastercard & Discover will be accepted. 3% Buyers premium w/3% discount for cash or check. No property to be removed until settled for. Not responsible for accidents or items after purchase. Announcements day of sale prevail over written material.

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Kitchen Pedestal Table

For covering concrete, 6'x25' $20/ea. 847-514-4989

KITCHEN SINK

White, cast iron with faucet. Good condition! $50. 815-601-3656 WANTED TO BUY NEED WOOD KITCHEN CUPBOARDS, USED GOOD CONDITION CALL DON 815-353-0056

WINDRIDGE CREMATION PLOTS 2 cremation plots in Windridge Cemetery in Cary, IL. Sec. 11 Block 21 graves 7 & 8. Tree is already planted on site. Bronze is marker included. Asking $5000. 847-899-0957

Collector's Plate-John Wayne

1st edition by Endre Szabo, 1976. Two John Wayne DVD sets, sealed. Two large, John Wayne, unused postcards. $35. turquoisesilver@hotmail RECORDS – Box of 30 60's Rock/Pop Elvis, Beatles, etc. $25. Good cond. Mike 847-695-9561

Cash Register – Casino Electronic 10 Departments & 100 Plus Automatic Tax Calculations Calculator Function $85 815-578-4485

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Doll - Porcelain Doll World

Galleries Collectibles. Pictures avail upon req. $10. 815-404-9765 Figurines – Emmit Kelly Jr – On the Road Again (Autographed) & Saturday Nite $75obo for both 815-568-8036

Irish Linen Eyelet Tablecloth

and 10 Napkins, white, 110Lx80W, $80. 815-459-3822 JAR - Glass w/ metal Lid. Outside red w/ ridges in glass. Top opening 5" diameter, Jar is 7 1/2" diameter & 7" high. $25. McHenry 815-236-1747 MIXING BOWLS - 3 matching: "Hall's Superior Quality Kitchenware - Eureka Homewood Pattern". Lg 8 5/8", Med 7 3/8", Sm 6 1/8". $65. McHenry. 815-236-1747 Painting, antique, reverse on glass. Japanese style landscape w/ mother of pearl house by river. 26” by 17. Wood frame. Slight damage in 1 spot. $99. Island Lake. turquoisesilver@hotmail

PEZ dispensers, Comic Books Sports Cards, starting at $90. 815-790-3816 SLED - antique wooden child's 32" x 18" with wooden pull handle. rounded back support. McHenry $125. 815-236-1747

Sugar & Creamer Pickard Salt & Pepper, gold floral, $135. 815-459-3822

Tablecloth ~ Irish Linen Eyelet

and 10 Napkins, white, 110Lx80W, $80. 815-459-3822 TOOL BOX - Antique Refinished Pine 28-1/2" x 13" x 8-3/4" w/ 7 sectioned drawer & brass latch dowel carrying handle. $145. McHenry. 815-236-1747 VANITY - Beautiful pine vanity with attached mirror & center drawer. This beautiful antique piece was brought from England by the dealer. 37-1/4" wide, 20" deep & 29-1/2" to top of vanity. Mirror 22-3/8" wide by 35-3/8" high. Center drawer has metal pull & 14" wide. Legs & side mirror supports have charming decorative sculptured detail. $475. 815-236-1747

Stereo. Technic 350 Watt Amplifier & Yamaha Digital Tuner. $80/both. 815-701-1172

TV 20” LCD

$30

Hot Tub: won on Lets Make a Deal 6 person, 50 jets, LED light system, Brand New, full body lounger, wood cabinet $5000/BO 815-861-7745 IRON WHEELS 42” diameter. $120/pair. 847-515-8012 Huntley area

Sofa Bed - Lazy Boy

Excellent condition, clean, new mattress and pillows, $399. 847-337-0935 SOFA SLEEPER: We have this item & many more nice furniture pieces (dining tables, chairs, nightstands, dressers) at our warehouse in Crysal Lake that we open up to the public on Saturdays, 10-12. We take customers to view all furniture by appointment throughtout the rest of the week. More photos of furniture here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/7143 1164@N08/. Text or call Katy for details: 815-409-9261

TV Stand for Flat Screen

Oak, 58” longx33”high, $60. 815-823-2929 TV Stand, Corner. Black. 3 smoked glass shelves. Up to 36” flat screen TV. $60 OBO. 847-669-0392 Wicker Peacock Fan Chair! Perfect for porch or screened in room. Looking for a new home! Asking $40/obo. 847-516-3668.

Large Horse Sized Leather Western Show Halter With Lead, Like New!!! "Cody" brand, dark, excellent quality leather. $75 obo. Call or text 815-403-8417. Poster: Dashboard Radio/Clock, rare, framed dashboard fm/am radio & lights work, clock & odometer light up, great gift! $275 847-293-5937 Salt Lamps: 1 pyramid, $60 2 Globes $55/ea., NEW, lightbulb replacement FREE 815-370-4165

VACUUM ~ KIRBY

Works fine including shampoo attachment! $400 815-793-4143

Water Cooler

Hot & Cool, $15. 815-404-9765

Bearded Dragon: 3 years old cage, lights, feeding bowls, tank $300/OBO 815-347-5715

TV ~ Pioneer Elite

53” projection, works great. Have remote and manual. Must PU, $200. 815-459-6716

Pool table: 8ft Gandy red slate, good condition, includes sticks, balls & rack $400 or best offer 815-385-6598

Zac Brown Band 2 Sold Out Pit Tickets, June 8th 2013, Alpine Valley. Tickets are for the sold out pit area in front of the stage. $125. per ticket. Call or text 815 353 1110 email dspin426@yahoo.com

ACTION FIGURES Never been opened. $15 815-690-1073 ANGEL PLAY DRESS UP - So sweet girls size medium 2-3T pure white guardian angel dress fully lined with faux fur on collar, sleeves and hemline, includes wings and headpiece. New with tags, never worn. $15. 815-477-9023 Spiderman 10 inch action figures (3). Dr. Octopus, Venom & Lizard. New in box, boxes have some damage, shelfwear. $20. 815-690-1073 STAR TREK ACTION FIGURES Many available $25. 815-690-1073

Old Lever Actions, Winchesters, Marlins, Savages, etc. Old Pistols and Revolvers. Cash for Collection. FFL License 815-338-4731 WANTED TO BUY: Vintage or New, working or not. Bicycles, Outboard motors, fishing gear, motorcycles or mopeds, chainsaws, tools etc. Cash on the spot. Cell: 815-322-6383

Clothes Washer: Haier HLP23E 1.46 cu ft. apartment size 2 years old, exc. Cond. $250 $250 815-728-0790

Mirror. Round, ornate, decorative, 45”. Antique gold finish. $100 OBO. 847-669-0392

SHADES - 2 Levolor pleated / cellular shades. 42 1/4 wide by 54 1/2 long. Color: Daylight. Brand new, never used. $50. 847-516-2003 Vase-Czech Republic. Clear crystal, "Regent" flair style, 14” high. Pair clear crystal candlestick holders. Austria, 3 1/2" inches high. Both items new/old. $60. Island Lake. turquoisesilver@hotmail.com

BERKLEY 1 1/2 year old female Lab/Collie Who are you spending your Friday nights with? Are you ready to take a step forward and meet? Some relationships are just meant to be. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

Canary Beautiful Singer

Home raised, young, FREE TO GOOD HOME! 815-648-2501

Complete Starter Fish Tank all accessories included $25A 815-404-9765

ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES AKC, champion blood lines, 8 weeks old, born 1-22-13, 1 Male and 2 Females. 262-949-7588

357 DUNLEER DR. Slot machine, wine press, furniture, tools ALL MUST GO IN 2 DAYS!

50% OFF Great Lakes Electrical Supply

8709 Pyott Rd. MON-FRI 8AM-4PM Marengo March 21, 22, 23 9am-5pm

800 Greenlee Unit 10 Furniture, kitchen items, tools, vintage vinyl, custom “Strat” guitar w/ accessories, clothes, shoes, TV'S DVD players, Christmas decorations, much more. EVERYTHING MUST GO!

MARENGO Semi Annual 4 MOMZ 2 MOMZ RESALE EVENT

SAT. MARCH 23 8AM - 2PM Marengo Community High School In the Commons Area of the High School $1 per Person Entrance Fee At Noon, selected items are marked down 50%

No Personal Strollers

MCHENRY

Community

Kathy's Estate Sales 847-363-4814

HUNTLEY 2 ESTATE SALES IN HUNTLEY Fri-Sat March 22nd & 23rd 10am-4pm 11876 Borhart, Huntley 13069 Crestview, Huntley See Pics & Details at www.somethingspecial estatesales.com

Jack Russell Terrier Male, FREE to good home, very hyper, needs lots of attention, 815-814-2662 Morning ECKEL'S MCHENRY FLEA MARKET

3705 W. ELM Starting Mar 28 NEW HOURS THURS & FRI 11-5 SAT & SUN 8-5 815-363-3532

50" Toro Zero Turn 24 HP. Great Condition. $2300/obo. 815-546-4207

HUGE HARDWARE STORE SALE

110 FRANKS RD. FRI & SAT MARCH 22 & 23 10AM - 4PM

BISTRO CHAIRS - French country style, cute set of 2 hand painted French blue chairs with cottage fabric seats, incl matching pillow. Excellent cond. $95. 815 477-9023

LAKE IN THE HILLS

Will Hold Their Antique and Modern Guns

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815-385-7440

SAT, MAR 23 8AM - 2PM McHenry Middle School

2120 W. Lincoln Rd Corner of Chapel Hill & Lincoln

Over 45 Vendors McHenry Parks & Recreation 815-363-2160

We are At Your Service!

TV'S (2) SONY 24” & 27”

$50/both or $25/each. 847-658-4720 XBOX 360 slim 4GB with tons of extras. $300/obo. Superb working condition. Mike 815-403-3647

ANTIQUE DRY SINK - Charming shabby chic painted wood antique dry sink with attached adjustable mirror and white enamel metal bowl. 25-3/4" wide, 21-1/2" deep & 29" high. 2 attached wood towel racks on each side for a total width of 33". White enamel bowl 15" diameter, 6" deep. Bottom shelf 6" from floor. Top section with mirror is 20-1/2" high & 25-3/4" wide & has 2 drawers, each 6" wide & 2-3/4" high. $400. 815-236-1747

Band Saw – 14” Woodcutting TruCut w/stand – List $325 Asking $175 847-639-6447 9:30am-6pm Chain Saw XL12 Homelite. 16” new chain, runs strong, $75. 815-347-1745 HOMELITE GENERATOR 4400 W/8HP Briggs & Straton Motor. 120V looks, runs and works well. Can be seen in Woodstock 60098 Call 815-546-5018

Bed – Maple Finished. Twin Loft Bed. W/low book shelf. $125 815-301-7168 Bed – Maple Finished. Twin Loft Bed. W/pullout desk. $125 815-301-7168 Bed – Oak Finished. Twin Loft Bed. W/2 dressers & low book shelf. $225 815-301-7168

TABLE SAW - Craftsman 10 inch with 3/4 Horsepower Motor. Excellent Condition. Everything is included and everything works. Must See!!! $150 847-658-4134

Couch/Hide a Bed: If you are tall, you will love this to stretch out on for relaxing, extra clean in perfect condition, $55 847-639-5742 Desk – Contemporary – 7 Drawer w/Leather Swivel Chair & 2 Drawer Oak File Cabinet $75 815-568-8036 Desk – Custom Made – Formica Top – (Plus 3 Shelf Book Case fits on top of desk) 36”Wx30”Dx30H $40 847-639-1909

1505 Marshland Way !! MOVING SALE !!

Fri & Sat 9am-3pm NO EARLY BIRDS Vintage restored 16' canoe, Collector Lionel trains, Duck & Fishing Decoys, 2 beautiful antique tables, like new luggage set, antique stemware & dishes, books, tons of other antiques, art including currier knives, bird houses, lawn & garden items, jewelry, vintage chandelier, bean bottles, decorator items, kitchenware, clothes: adults/kids, strollers, car seats, lamps and more.....

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CRYSTAL LAKE Handcrafted Egg Basket Centerpiece. Real egg shells, natural dyes. GREAT GIFT for Easter, Mother's Day, $25. 815-455-3255

Moblity Power Chair by Pride, Scooter Store Model. Red Jazzy Select. $400. Dundee, IL. Call Frank: 847-428-2511 Stair Climber – Power Lift Electric – For Raised Ranch $300. 815-943-6937

Capaccio Brothers, 48” round pedestal, incl 2 leaves, med oak, 6 chairs, $400. 815-759-5952

Camera Kit: Canon AE-1 35mm, flash unit, power winder, data back, tele convertor, wide angle & lens bag, tripod & manuals $150 815-568-8036 Eye Wash Station: Commercial, hangs on wall or post $275 eye safety OHSA approved $275 815-569-2277

Dining Room Table 5' L x 3' W Metal & Glass w/4 Chairs (+ cushions) All From Pier 1, Seats Up To 8, $350. 815-370-4165

GAMES - Unopened 7 pc. Sports Game Set from WalMart. 7 handheld wooden/peg games. $2. 815-814-8138

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RAVEN 4 year old female Black DSH I always feel confident when I start my day with yoga-it's spiritual, I can meditate and I feel balanced. Life is full of perfect moments. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

LENS - 28-70 mm lens Tokina for 35 mm Canon. Dusty. $5. 815-814-8138

BED RAILS - Twin bed rails / frame. $20. Phone 815-578-1938 Cocktail table w/ 2 matching end tables, all solid oak w/bottom drawers, perfect condition $390 815-568-7076 COTTAGE HUTCH - Charming vintage 2 piece, perfect for collectibles, three display shelves, drawer and cabinet at base for additional storage. Dimensions: 67 H x 30.5 W x 18 D. $295. 815-477-9023

BULL VALLEY MOTO 1 year old male Pointer mix I used to be interested in whether people liked me. The desire to be likable is really a pain in the neck. I accept myself more now than I ever have. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

Machinist Tool Chest: 9x20x14”H many drawers w/tools $100 815-678-4031 Plumber's Vise – Ridged 1/8” to 2½” On Tripod Folding Stand $100.obo 815-943-6937

ANTIQUE OAK CHAIR - 36" high at back & seat 16-1/2" wide. 2 curved accent braces as shown. Chair is in excellent condition and is very sturdy. $52. 815-236-1747

Dining Room Set ALPHABET BOX - Premium quality, Toy Workshop chunky upper case wooden letters, brightly colored, engaging & extremely durable in wooden box. New. $15. 815-477-9023 Baby afgans, Beautifully unique hand crocheted 48" in diameter. pictures on NWHerald.com. $38 815-356-9844

HARLEY DAVIDSON HEADERS. Hooker short exhaust with inserts for '87 and up FXR EVO 80" engine. Asking $95. 847-456-8218.

Loveseat: 6', clean, extra comfy, excellent condition $45 847-639-5742

Noritake China. Lorelei. 10 place settings+extra. Value $785. Asking $400 OBO. Kate: 847-669-7814

PRINTER - Brother MFC-240C Printer. Color print, copy, fax, scan, PC fax, Photo print ink included, extra black & yellow cartridge, $40. Call Kerri 815-236-3196

Grill: 23” Weber Charcoal Grill, charcoal racks, hamburger, sausage holder, bag of charcoal included $96 815-568-7076

With 4 cushioned chairs, butcher block top, very sturdy, $65. 847-899-7664

DESKTOP - Dell Optiplex 755 Ultra Thin Desktop w/ 17" monitor Intel Core 2 vPro 2.66GHz / 3.23GB RAM. $150/obo. 815-575-0504

CHAIR - Antique Child's Red Wooden Chair - 24-1/2" high at back. $28. McHenry. 815-236-1747

Saturday, March 23RD , 20 3 9:30 A.M. Sharp

HIGH CHAIR - Antique Pine Child's. 39" high 17" wide with removable metal tray. Tray arm lifts. McHenry $125. 815-236-1747

WASHING MACHINE – Admiral Designer Series Heavy Duty 20lb / 2 speed Giant Capacity plus supercycle option. $125 847-658-4134

SKIRT - size 16. Grey w/ pink pattern, very cute! Pix available. $10 Crystal Lake 815-893-6955

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Forced Air Heater. 80K BTU. Free Standing Rudd, natural gas. Great for home, garage or shop. Works great! $325 847-902-5945

White, top-loader, works perfect! King Sz Capacity Plus Quiet Pak. $325 847-830-9725

WASHER ~ KENMORE ELITE

BUTTER CHURN - Antique Wooden Butter Churn 18" high, the barrel is constructed with oak wood slats & 4 brass bands & 10" diameter at the bottom tapered to 8-1/2" at the top. The dasher stick is 42" long. It is in excellent used condition and is very clean. This is a fun piece for country decoration and can be used for storage. $175. 815-236-1747

HEADBOARD - OAK

With mirror, light, 2 cabinets with 4 drawers, exc cond! Bought at Capaccio Brothers, $300. PRICED TO SELL! 847-516-3668

GLASS TUMBERS (8) Libby Hostess Set, 1960's. Clear w/ gold leaf "sports" design. Heavier glass, 5 1/2" tall. New/old stock, still in box, $20. turquoisesilver@hotmail.com

SATCHEL PURSE - Lg Vinyl Brown / Khaki W Cargo Pant Pockets. 18" W x 14" H. Black lining w/ pockets of same material. $35. McHenry 815-236-1747 SKIRT - size 15. Black with bow & narrow diagonial white stripes. Adorable! Pix available $5 Crystal Lake 815-893-6955

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FURNITURE 4 SALE: Armoire, solid oak, w/matching end tables, couch, loveseat w/matching valences, dark green traditional pattern, office furniture, desks, hutch, large file cab., good condition 847-815-9958

Notebook, WiFi, brand new! $75. 847-658-4757 DELL FLAT SCREEN MONITORS 1 Dell 15" Flat Screen Monitor $25 1 Dell 17" Flat Screen Monitor $30 Both work perfectly. Includes the sound bar and all the cabling. Larry 847-516-0346

quence in front. Light green. Used only 1 time. Paid $250 asking $40. 815-385-3269

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DIAPERS ~ 100% COTTON New in package, flat 27”x27”. $8/dozen, pre-fold, 14”x20”. $9/dozen. 630-721-0068

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BAR STOOLS - VINTAGE, Set of 3 durable hardwood 2 bar height stools, plus 1 counter height stool, classic style, larger seating area. Excellent $95. 815-477-9023

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SNOW BLOWER – FREE! Two stage 8 hp. 27 inch deep cut. Pickup required. 815-546-4207

Snowblower 6HP, 24” 2 stage, good condition! $125.00. 815-338-7314

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MARCH 21-23 THURSDAY 1PM - 6PM FRI & SAT 9AM - 5PM ! Crystal Lake Estates

4916 BURMAN DRIVE West of Rt. 31 & Crystal Lake Ave.

Bat: Fastpitch Softball Bat: 2012 Composite Baden Axe Bat 33” 23oz. (drop 10), nearly new, purchased wrong size, complies with new regulations $100/obo 708-204-6025 CONCEALED CARRY CLASS Country Inn, Crystal Lake $80 ea. March 24 or April 20 9am-1pm. Info/Register@608-577-1917

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Chris Reed, a recovering heroin addict, is about to open a non-alcoholic club, The Other Side, in Crystal Lake.

Jeffrey Westhoff reviews “Admission,” starring Tina Fey and Paul Rudd.

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GAMING

“Lego City Undercover” builds fun for Wii U.

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Three framed photographs of friends who’ve died from drug overdoses hang on the wall at what soon will become The Other Side. There are so many more, say those behind the club being created in a former industrial space in Crystal Lake. “It’s not like it’s happening in Chicago or somewhere else,” said 27-year-old Steve Saley of Crystal Lake, himself a recovering drug addict. “This is happening here.” He’s been near death, knows how those in the photographs struggled. Because of this and so many other reasons, he and other recovering drug and alcohol addicts in their 20s have come together to open a place for people like them to basically have fun. As they put it: “To celebrate life sober.” It’ll be like a bar, but one without alcohol. In other words, a sober bar. Set to open in mid-April, The Other Side at 93 E. Berkshire Drive, Unit G, will include pool and ping-pong tables, darts, a large-screen television and a lounge area. A stage and bar area will provide room for live music, karaoke, open mic nights, comedy nights and dances. Since word of The Other Side has spread, those involved have received daily phone calls, encouragement and donations from throughout the community. There’s really nothing like it in this area, or perhaps anywhere else, they say. Unlike other nonalcoholic clubs, it’s geared toward adults, not teens. “We’ve got more support than we know what to do with,” said Chris Reed, who originally had used the warehouse space for the small construction company he created after recovering from heroin addiction. “It’s really, really over the top. It’s just taken off. . . ,” he said. “It’s been overwhelming to see the attention it’s gotten. We didn’t think it was that original, but it really has never been done before.” At age 22 and a father to 2-year-old Carter, of whom he’s quick to show pictures, Reed has been sober three and a half years. He and his friends would gather in the warehouse space to hang out, play cards. They didn’t feel comfortable for the most part going to bars. “We were all sick of going bowling, and there’s not really anything else to do,” he said. They added the pool and ping-pong tables, a couch and eventually some music. Before they knew it, they were hosting more than 200 people listening to Saley’s heavy metal band, Red Violent. The city of Crystal Lake took notice and told the group they’d need a zoning variance to keep the events going. The

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Non-alcoholic bar to open in CL 5 Recovering heroin addict and sober for three and a half years, Chris Reed is opening a non-alcoholic club, The Other Side in Crystal Lake. The Other Side is scheduled in mid-April. Sarah Nader snader@shawmedia.com

THE OTHER SIDE WHEN: set to open in mid-April WHERE: 93 E. Berkshire Drive, Unit G, Crystal Lake INFO: For information or to donate to The Other

Side and New Directions Addiction Recovery Services, the non-profit group formed to support it, and other efforts to help those with addiction in McHenry County and elsewhere, visit www. the-other-side.org.

friends gathered letters of support, did the paperwork and their request was approved by the City Council in January. Since, they’ve been working on the needed improvemenst and safety modifications to officially open the club. “The night we open, there’s going to be a line to get in the door,” Reed said on a recent weekend as he and his friends gathered to work on the space, then filled with construction dust and equipment. Along with providing entertainment and uniting the pockets of sober people throughout the community, those involved say they hope The Other Side will help fight the stigma of sobriety. It’s not boring, they say. Gathering without alcohol can be just as or more fun than doing so with alcohol. “This place has gotten crazier than anything I’ve ever seen at a bar,” Reed said. Though they plan to charge a cover at first, the goal eventually is to make the bar free.

It’s not a community center, they stressed. “We’re still doing basket weaving on Tuesdays,” Reed joked sarcastically. The group has been getting together weeknights and weekends to add walls, an extra bathroom, heating and air conditioning units, a bar, a small stage and other improvements. Much of the materials for the renovations have been donated, including some multi-colored, disco-like lights Reed eagerly showed off. It hasn’t been easy trying to get everything done, while still working full-time, he said. “Just to flick these lights on and see how cool it looks, to get these phone calls every day and see how excited they are for this, it’s so worth it,” he said. Reed has become president of a New Directions Addiction Recovery Services board. The friends created the nonprofit group to serve as an umbrella over The Other Side, and hopefully, other services in the future. Their ultimate goal is to create a half-way house for recovering addicts in this area, where they say services are limited. The effort kind of happened backwards, with the nonprofit forming after the idea for the club took off. But it had to happen that way, say those involved, because they never would have dreamt their effort would be so popular.

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WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. March 22 WHERE: Starline Factory, 306 W. Front St., Harvard COST & INFO: Featuring 4th Fridays art exhibits and events each month with live music, light appetizers and more. Admission: $5 at the door. Cash bar. Artists interested in submitting their artwork, visit www.nancymerkling.com. Information: 815-943-4805 or www.starlinefactory.com.

“THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE” WHEN: through March 24 WHERE: Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock COST & INFO: Tony Award-winning story of six quirky competitors and three oddball adults in search of spelling bee glory. The musical production is presented by TownSquare Players. Schedule: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $23 adults, $20 seniors and students at 815-3385300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 23 WHERE: Congregational Church of Algonquin, 109 Washington St., Algonquin COST & INFO: Event features local and national vendors with emphasis on chocolate and its many uses. There will be demonstrations, and a chocolate cookbook will be available for $10. Free admission. Information: 847-658-5308 or www.algonquinucc.org.

CREATIVE LIVING SERIES: JOSEPH EPSTEIN

WHEN: 10 a.m. March 21 WHERE: Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodtsock COST & INFO: “Gossip: The Untrivial Pursuit” with Joseph Epstein, author and essayist. Tickets: $24 at 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse. com.

ANNUAL TTACK ACK & CRAFT SALE

WHEN: 9 a.m. ttoo 4 p.m. Mar March ch 2233 WHERE: Hooved Animal Humane Society, 10804 McConnell Road, Woodstock COST & INFO: Featuring tack shop bargains and a variety of items from more than 20 other vendors. Tour the farm and meet the horses available for adoption. There also will be animal rescue adoptable dogs and cats. Admission: $3. Information: 815-3375563 or www.hahs.org.

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE ART EXHIBIT

WHEN: through March 31 WHERE: Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock COST & INFO: McHenry County College Continuing Education art instructor Diane T. Wlezien and her adult MCC students will be exhibiting their work in the Community Room featuring selected oils, watercolors and acrylics the artists crated on the theme of Home Sweet Home. Viewing hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Information: 847-516-8302 or DianeW@ OpulentArt.com.

WOMEN’S WORKS

WHEN: through April 27 WHERE: Old Court House Arts Center, 101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock COST & INFO: Featuring the 26th annual Women’s Works, celebrating women’s creativity national fine art exhibition. Paintings, drawings, sculpture, jewelry, and multimedia by women artists from Northern Illinois and the area. Presented by the Northwest Area Arts Council. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Information: 815-3384525, www.oldcourthouseartscenter.com or www.naac4art.org.

SPRING CONSUMER SHOWCASE

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 28 WHERE: Prairie Lodge, 12880 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley COST & INFO: Del Webb Sun City business expo will feature more than 130 exhibitors representing diverse businesses including home improvement, travel, health care, insurance, financial planning, automotive, physical therapy, handyman services, landscaping and more. Free admission. Information: 847-515-7241.

ROCKIN’ THE HOUSE FUNDRAISER

WHEN: 8 p.m. to midnight March 23 WHERE: VFW Post 4600, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry COST & INFO: Hosted by American Legion Post 491 featuring Terry James and the Blue Flames. All proceeds go to care for our veterans in local nursing homes and assisted care facilities. Tickets: $10 available in advance at the VFW or at the door. Information: 815-347-2360.

“OUR TOWN”

WHEN: through through March March 23 23 WHERE: McHenry County College Black Box Theatre, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake COST & INFO: American classic by Thornton Wilder presented by McHenry County College. The story follows the small town of Grover’s Corners through three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage,” and “Death and Eternity.” Schedule: 7:30 p.m. March 21-23. Tickets: $15 general public, $10 MCC students, faculty/staff, seniors and alumni. Tickets and information: 815-455-8746 or jgeller@mchenry.edu.

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Admission: $3. Information: 815337-5563 or www.hahs.org. CHOCOLATE FEST, third annual, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 23, Congregational Church of Algonquin, 109 Washington St., Algonquin. Event features local and national vendors with emphasis on chocolate and its many uses. There will be demonstrations, and a chocolate cookbook will be available at a cost of $10. Free admission. Information: 847658-5308 or www.algonquinucc. org. ROCKIN’ THE HOUSE FUNDRAISER, 8 p.m. to midnight March 23, VFW Post 4600, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry. Hosted by American Legion Post 491 featuring Terry James and the Blue Flames. All proceeds go to care for our veterans in local nursing homes and assisted care facilities. Tickets: $10 available in advance at the VFW or at the door. Information: 815-347-2360.

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“THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE,” through March 24, Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Tony Awardwinning story of six quirky competitors and three oddball adults in search of spelling bee glory. The musical production is presented by TownSquare Players. Schedule: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $23 adults, $20 seniors and students at 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com. McHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE ART EXHIBIT, through March 31, Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. McHenry County College Continuing Education art instructor Diane T. Wlezien and her adult MCC students will be exhibiting their work in the Community Room featuring selected oils, watercolors and acrylics the artists crated on the theme of Home Sweet Home. Viewing hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Information: 847-516-8302 or DianeW@ OpulentArt.com. “OUR TOWN,” through March 23, McHenry County College Black Box Theatre, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. American classic by Thornton Wilder presented by McHenry County College. The story follows the small town of Grover’s Corners through three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage,” and “Death and Eternity.” Schedule: 7:30 p.m. March 21-23. Tickets: $15 general public, $10 MCC students, faculty/ staff, seniors and alumni. Tickets and information: 815-455-8746 or jgeller@mchenry.edu. SECOND SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES, McHenry County College Luecht Conference Center, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Schedule: 3 p.m. April 14, Sessions Jazz Quartet; 7 p.m. April 24, MCC Jazz Concert; 3 p.m. April 28, MCC Concert Band and Chorus; 6 p.m. May 5, MCC Student Recital. Free. Information: 815-479-7814. WOMEN’S WORKS, through April 27, Old Court House Arts Center, 101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock. Featuring the 26th annual Women’s Works, celebrating women’s creativity national fine art exhibition. Paintings, drawings, sculpture, jewelry, and multimedia by women artists from Northern Illinois and the Chicago area. Presented by the Northwest Area Arts Council. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Information: 815-338-4525, www. oldcourthouseartscenter.com or

MARCH 30 MURIEL ANDERSON, 7 p.m. March 30, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Award-winning fingerstyle and harp guitarist. With special guest Howard Levy. Tickets: $25. Tickets and information: 815-338-5300 or www. woodstockoperahouse.com.

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WHEN: 7 p.m. March 30 WHERE: Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock COST & INFO: Award-winning fingerstyle and harp guitarist. With special

guest Howard Levy. Tickets: $25. Tickets and information: 815-338-5300 or www. woodstockoperahouse.com. www.naac4art.org.

MARCH 21 CREATIVE LIVING SERIES: JOSEPH EPSTEIN, 10 a.m. March 21, Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodtsock. “Gossip: The Untrivial Pursuit” with Joseph Epstein, author and essayist. Tickets: $24 at 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

MARCH 22 4TH FRIDAY, 6 to 9 p.m. March 22, Starline Factory, 306 W. Front St., Harvard. Featuring 4th Fridays art exhibits and events each month with live music, light appetizers and more. Admission: $5 at the door. Cash bar. For artists interested in submitting their artwork, visit www. nancymerkling.com. Information: 815-943-4805 or www.starlinefactory.com. MEMBERS ONLY OPEN HOUSE, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 22, McHenry County Historical Society Museum, 6422 Main St., Union. Historical Society members (and those who join that night) get

a sneak peak at the new exhibit in which a dozen members share their private collections with the community. Refreshments. Information: 815-923-2267 or www.mchsonline. org.

MARCH 23 2013 SPRING CONSUMER SHOWCASE, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 28, Prairie Lodge, 12880 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley. Del Webb Sun City business expo will feature more than 130 exhibitors representing diverse businesses including home improvement, travel, healthcare, insurance, financial planning, automotive, physical therapy, handyman services, landscaping and more. Free admission. Information: 847515-7241. ANNUAL TACK & CRAFT SALE, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 23, Hooved Animal Humane Society, 10804 McConnell Road, Woodstock. Featuring tack shop bargains and a variety of items from more than 20 other vendors. Tour the farm and meet the horses available for adoption. There also will be animal rescue adoptable dogs and cats.

SAMPLER SERIES PROGRAM, 3 p.m. April 1, McHenry County Historical Society Museum, 6422 Main St., Union. “Archeological How-tos” presented by Dr. Rochelle Lurie, owner and president of Midwest Archeological Research Services in Marengo, will explain how she and her team find and decipher archeological sites. Suggested program donation: $10. Information: 815-923-2267 or www.mchsonline.org.

APRIL 5 BILLY JONAS & THE BILLY JONAS BAND, 6:30 p.m. April 5, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Featuring original voice- and percussion-based songs and interactive fun for all ages. Tickets: $17, $20, $25 adults; $6 students ages 18 and younger. Tickets and information: 815-356-9212 or www.rauecenter.org. SPRING ART CLASS, 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 5 through May 10, McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. “One Stroke Painting – Festival of Flowers” six-week class. Learn to paint yearround flowers using the One Stroke technique. Cost: $99. Registration and information: 815-455-8588, Course ID:NFAS90004. Continued on page 9

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2CELLOS, 7:30 p.m. April 11, Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser to perform Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal.” Tickets: $33. Tickets and information: 847-6220300 or www.elgin.edu/arts.

HONEYCRAFT MARKET SPRING FLING, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 6, Mixin Mingle, 124 Cass St., Woodstock. Indie craft market featuring local artists, crafters and makers. Free admission. Information: 815-3085170 or www.honeycraftmarket.com.

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FLUTISSIMO, 4 p.m. April 7, Bethany Lutheran Church, 76 W. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake. Bethany Arts Series presents a flute quartet concert will include a variety of repertoire from classical to contemporary. A free-will offering will be taken. Information: 815-459-2690.

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“OBJECTIVE/SUBJECTIVE: MAPPING AS VISUAL LANGUAGE,” through May 24, Northern Illinois University Art Museum, Altgeld Galleries, College & Castle Drives, DeKalb. Exhibition featuring contemporary artists utilizing the visual and conceptual language of mapping to respond to real or imagined spaces, with a 4:30 to 6 p.m. April 4 public reception. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Information: 815-753-1936 or www.niu.edu/artmuseum. “ON GOLDEN POND,” through April 13, Riverfront Playhouse, 11 S. Water St., Aurora. By Ernest Thompson. The story of Norman and Ethel Thayer, who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond, Maine, for the 48th year. They soon are visited by their divorced, middle-aged daughter, Chelsea, and her dentist fiancé, Bill, who then go off to Europe leaving Bill’s 13-year-old son behind for the summer. Schedule: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. April 7 & 14. Tickets: $17 adults, $15 seniors and students. Tickets and information: 630-897-9496 or www. riverfrontplayhouse.com. STAND-UP COMEDY, Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Featuring a variety of stand-up comedy performances. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 & 10:15 p.m. Friday, 7 & 9:15 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday. Schedule: March 22-24, Yannis Pappas stand-up comedy combined with his beloved characters Mr. Panos and Maurica (tickets $27); March 28-30, Lynne Koplitz from Comedy Central and “Life & Style” show (tickets $17); April 4-7, Ralphie May (tickets $28). Tickets and information: 847-2402001 or www.improv.com/comedyclub/chicago. WATERCOLOR 2013, through April 13, Norris Gallery, Norris Cultural

FLUTISSIMO WHEN: 4 p.m. April 7 WHERE: Bethany Lutheran Church, 76 W. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Bethany Arts Series presents a flute quartet concert that will include a variety of repertoire from classical

to contemporary. A free-will offering will be taken. Information: 815-459-2690. Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles. Annual exhibition of traditional and contemporary water-based media on different surfaces. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Information: 630584-7200 or www.norrisculturalarts. com.

MARCH 22 ROCKFORD RV, CAMPING & TRAVEL SHOW, 42nd annual, March 22-24, Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Family event with new recreational vehicle models, fifth wheels, travel trailers, motorhomes, pop-ups, toy haulers, campground and lodging vendors and more. Schedule: 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $6 adults, free for children younger than 12. Information: 815-997-1744 or www.landproproductions.com.

MARCH 23 “THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT & BENJAMIN BUNNY,” March 23-30, Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. Steel Beam Children’s Theatre musical presentation. Peter and his cousin Benjamin venture into Mr. McGregor’s garden against the advice of his mother. Schedule: 10:30 a.m., 1 and 7 p.m. March 23; 1 and 3 p.m. March 24; 7 p.m. March 29; 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. March 30. Tickets: $15 adults, $10

children. Tickets and information: 630-587-8521 or www.steelbeamtheatre.com.

MARCH 28 SCOTTY McCREERY, 8 p.m. March 28, Paramount Theatre, Aurora. “Weekend Roadtrip Tour 2013.” Tickets: $35-$40. Tickets and information: 630-896-6666 or www. paramountaurora.com.

APRIL 1 SPRING INTO SCIENCE, 1 to 4 p.m. April 1-5, Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St., Rockford. Enjoy science demonstrations and spring planetarium shows. Get hands-on with eye-catching art and creative crafts. Museum hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $8 adults and children ages 2 to 17, free for children age 1 and younger and museum members. Information: 815-963-6769 or www.discoverycentermuseum.org.

APRIL 2 “SOUTH PACIFIC,” April 3 through June 2, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Pulitzer Prizewinning classic featuring music by Rodgers and Hamerstein. Musical centers on a group of American sailors and Navy nurses stationed in the South Pacific during World War II and the romantic story of two couples.

Schedule: 1 & 8 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 4:30 & 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 & 5 p.m. Sundays. TIckets: $40-$48. Other ticket and dinner options available. Tickets and information: 847-634-0200 or www. marriotttheatre.com.

APRIL 5 HEARTLAND VOICES “CELEBRATE AMERICA” CONCERTS, 7:30 p.m. April 5, Hampshire High School, 500 S. State St., Hampshire (tickets: $5 a person); 3 p.m. April 7, First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Ave., Elgin (tickets $18 adults, $15 seniors and students). Tickets and information: 847-4299486 or www.heartlandvoices.com.

APRIL 6 “JUST IMAGINE,” 7:30 p.m. April 6, Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Just imagine John Lennon performs one last concert and you are there starring Tim Piper. Tickets: $33, $35. Tickets and information: 847-6220300 or www.elgin.edu/arts.

APRIL 7 NIU STEELBAND, 3 p.m. April 7, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building at Northern Illinois Universit, 400 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb. Featuring Robert “Robbie” Greenidge. Free. Information: 815-753-1546 or www.niu.edu/music.

“ANIMAL INSIDE OUT,” through Sept. 2, Museum of Science and Industry, 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. “Animal Inside Out” exhibition from anatomist Dr. Gunther von Hagens, creator of the trailblazing “Body Worlds” exhibitions, showcases amazing animal specimens that have been preserved through the process of plastination, which replaces the body’s fluids with plastics to incredibly detailed effect. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Open until 5:30 p.m. on select dates (visit website for information). General admission: $15 Chicago resident adults/$18 nonresident adults, $14 Chicago resident seniors/$17 nonresident seniors, $10 Chicago children ages 3-11/$11 nonresident children, free for children younger than 3. Other packages available. This exhibit requires an additional ticket with a specified entry time: $12 adults, $8 children ages 3-11, $6 MSI members. Information: 773-684-1414 or www. msichicago.org. “CREATURES OF LIGHT: NATURE’S BIOLUMINESCENCE” EXHIBITION, through Sept. 8, The Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Explore the world of the extraordinary, light-producing organisms that populate our planet. From the woodlands in North America, to the caves of New Zealand, to deep beneath the ocean’s surface, discover recreated environments to learn about how different organisms use light to attract mates, lure prey or defend against predators. General admission: $15 for adults; $12 seniors and students with ID; $10 children ages 3-11. Gold Pass and Platinum Pass ticket options available. Information: 312-922-9410 or www.fieldmuseum.org. “PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT,” through March 30, Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. A trio of friends, on a road trip of a lifetime, hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship in the middle of the Australian outback and end up finding more than they could ever have dreamed. Schedule: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 2 & 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 & 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 & 7:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $28-$85. Tickets and information: 800-775-2000, all Ticketmaster locations or www. ticketmaster.com.

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10 HOP TO IT: EASTER EVENTS The following events are taking place for Easter in McHenry County. Dates and times are subject to change.

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DOG EGG HUNT, 6:30 and 7 p.m. March 27, Hoffman Park, on West Main Street, Cary. Hosted by the Cary Park District. Bring your furry friend to search for hidden treats. Schedule: 6:30 p.m. for small dogs, 7 p.m. for medium and large dogs. All dogs must be on a leash. All are welcome to attend. Free. Information: 847-639-6100 or www.carypark.com.

MARCH 23

ANNUAL EASTER PARTY, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. March 23, The Fountains at Crystal Lake, 965 N. Brighton Circle West, Crystal Lake. Featuring special guest, Peter Cottontail. Bring your children and grandchildren along to enjoy the Easter egg hunt, games and other entertainment. Information: 815-477-6582. BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY, 9 to 11 a.m. March 23, Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. Family breakfast, visit from the Easter Bunny and goodie bag for each child. Hosted by the Crystal Lake Park District. Cost: $12 a person, free for children younger than 1. Registration and information: 815-4590680 or www.crystallakeparks.org. BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY, 9 a.m. to noon March 23 and March 30, Windhill Pancake Parlor, 3307 W. Elm St., McHenry. Treats will be given to each child. Reservations accepted. Information: 815-385-1172. EASTER ARTS & CRAFTS, noon to 2 p.m. March 23, Creative Arts Fine Art School, 400 Highland Ave., Crystal Lake. Create a wooden picture frame, easel paint a bunny, weave a paper basket, create a colorful paper egg and more. Cost: $15 for all crafts. Free treats and punch. Registration and information: 815-4046520 or www.creativeartsincschool.com. EASTER EGG HUNT, 8 a.m. March 23, Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road, Lake in the Hills. Hosted by Lake in the Hills Parks & Recreation Department. Bring a basket for eggs. Rain or shine. Free. Information: 847-960-7460 or www.lith.org. EASTER EGG HUNT, 10 a.m. March 23, Heritage Park, 32440 Darryl Road, Lakemoor. Hosted by Lakemoor Parks and Recreation. Free. Information: 815385-1117 or www.lakemoor.net. EASTER EGG HUNT, 10 a.m. March 23, Nunda Township, 3510 Bay Road, Crystal Lake. Easter Bunny will be present for pictures. Information: 815-459-4011. EASTER EGG HUNT, 11:30 a.m. March 23, Lipppold Park Soccer Fields, 1251 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake. Easter egg hunt and visit with the Easter Bunny. Hosted by the Crystal Lake Park District for ages 2-9 separated into three age groups. Cost: $2 a child. Baskets welcome, but bags available. No registration required. Information: 815-459-0680 or www.crystallakeparks. org. EASTER FUN, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 23, The Orchard church, 768 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry. There will be crafts, face painting, puppet show and Easter egg hunt. Bring your own baskets or the church will have “bagskets” to decorate. All are welcome. Information: 815-385-3410.

MARCH 24 EASTER EGG HUNT, noon March 24, Westfield School, 2100 Sleepy Hollow Road, Algonquin. Annual event hosted by Light of Christ Lutheran Church. There also will be a special section for disabled children to participate. All are welcome to attend the 10:45 a.m. contemporary worship service at the school and stay for the hunt. Information: 847-658-9250.

MARCH 29 EASTER EGG HUNT, noon to 6 p.m. March 29, Elite Kids, 825 Munshaw Lane, Suite B, Crystal Lake. Easter egg hunt, crafts, games, cookie decorating and open gym. Schedule: noon to 1 p.m. preschool hunt for ages 6 and younger ($7 members, $8 nonmembers); 6 to 7 p.m. academy hunt for ages 6 and older and open gym 7 to 8 p.m. ($11 members, $13 nonmembers). Information: 815-451-9600 or www.elitekidsusa.com.

MARCH 30 EASTER EGG HUNT, 10 a.m. March 30, The Congregational Church of Algonquin, 307 S. Main St., Algonquin. Weather permitting, there will be a hunt for younger children and one for older children. Light refreshments, egg dying and crafts. Open to the public. Information: 847-658-5308. EASTER EGG HUNT, 10 a.m. March 30, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 485 Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. Egg hunt for children through sixth-grade. Information: 815-459-5096 or www.stpaulsucccl.org. EASTER EGG HUNT, 10 a.m. March 30, Zion Lutheran Church, 4206 W. Elm St., McHenry. For children through age 12 in the McHenry community. Bring a basket or bag to take home your goodies. Free. Information: 815385-0859 or www.zionmchenry.org. LUNCH WITH THE BUNNY, 11 a.m. March 30, Old Towne Hall, 54 Brink St., Crystal Lake. Hot buffet brunch, free photo with the Bunny, gift for each child, entertainment, music, games and prize drawings. Tickets: $12 a person ages 2 and older. Information: 815-479-0835 or www.downtowncl.org. EASTER EGG HUNT, 3 p.m. March 30, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 9812 St. Albans St., Hebron. All children through fourth grade are invited to search for eggs in the backyard of the church. Information: 815-648-2671.

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Although “Admission” is being sold – and sold hard – as a romantic comedy, the story is as much a drama as a comedy, and it turns serious toward the end. You can’t blame the publicists for marketing “Admission” as a comedy. It features two of today’s top comic stars, MORE Tina Fey, fresh off her ONLINE triumphant final season of Watch Jeff’s video review of “30 Rock,” and Paul Rudd, “Admission” at a utility player so reliable PlanitNorthhe single-handedly almost west.com made “This Is 40” bearable. “Admission” begins with a set of comic conventions in place. Fey’s character, Portia Nathan, is a highly organized admissions officer at Princeton University who believes her life is perfectly balanced, but we can tell she is one crisis away from a panic attack. Rudd’s character, John Pressman, is a laid-back do-gooder who runs a developmental high school where every classroom looks like a summer camp’s arts and crafts lodge.

STARRING: Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Lily Tomlin, Nat Wolff PLOT: A tightly wound Princeton University admissions ofﬁcer (Fey) visits a rustic alternative high school run by Rudd. He introduces her to the school’s top student (Wolff), who wants to attend Princeton. Rudd then drops the bombshell the boy is the son Fey gave up for adoption 17 years earlier. RATED: PG-13 for language and some sexual material John has a senior he believes deserves a place at Princeton despite a weak GPA and a brush with the law. John insists the boy, Jeremiah (Naked Brothers Band member Nat Wolff), is a genius and pesters Portia, an acquaintance from college, to travel to his school in New Hampshire to meet this prospect. A classic clash of opposites is established, tightly wound Fey vs. looseygoosey Rudd. Several other standard comic elements are already in place. Portia’s current live-in boyfriend (Michael Sheen) is a ponce of an English professor whose idea of pillow talk is to recite “The Canterbury Tales” in Old English. Also, the dean of admissions will retire at the end of the year, setting up a competition for the job between Portia and her rival, Corinne (Gloria Reuben), who could have a PhD in slinging insults disguised as compliments. The dean is played by reliable weirdo Wallace Shawn. This, along with the casting of Lily Tomlin as Fey’s

mother, ought to solidify “Admission’s” status as a comedy. “Admission” does start out with a fair share of laughs, probably because the material was reshaped to fit Fey’s persona, and the laughs do continue after John drops a bombshell on Portia. Although she doesn’t remember John well from college, a mutual friend spilled Portia’s biggest secret, that she became pregnant and gave her baby up for adoption. John believes Jeremiah is Portia’s child, and he has the birth certificate to back up his claim. Instead of becoming another comic complication, though, this revelation sends Portia tumbling into a midlife crisis. Feelings of motherhood she had long suppressed burst forth, and she begins coaching Jeremiah (who doesn’t know she is his mother) on the admissions process, violating her code against getting emotionally involved with prospective students. Portia decides to blame all her problems on her mother, Susannah, an arch-feminist who wrote a bestselling manifesto in the 1970s. Susannah raised Portia to be so independent that she carries a spare Do Not Disturb sign in case her motel room doesn’t have one. Susannah, who has a Bella Abzug tattoo on her shoulder, hasn’t softened her opinions. “It’s not healthy to need other people too much,” she tells Portia after the Sheen character leaves her. If the tone of “Admission” were heavier, I would interpret this as a rebuke of ’70s feminism. I don’t see it that way, but it wouldn’t surprise me if others do.

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Barrington students’ project wins visit from singer Rihanna By JAMI KUNZER

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he hallways of Barrington High School are buzzing with the news. No, it’s not just a rumor. Rihanna’s coming. She’s actually coming. To perform. At the school. “People are soooo excited,” gushed Catherine Goetze, a 17-year-old junior and one of about 10 students who forever will be known as the group that scored Rihanna. Goetze and her classmates in Jeff Doles’ video production class entered and won a video contest judged by the celebrity herself. They beat out 52 other submissions from throughout the country for the ultimate prize: a Rihanna visit. She’s scheduled to appear at the school at 1 p.m. March 22, the same day as her Rihanna Diamonds World Tour stops at the United Center in Chicago and the first day of the school’s spring break. Details of her performance will be announced on the District 220 Facebook page. The students have requested that it serve as a fundraiser for the school’s many charity efforts. Hosted by Moxie (www.gomoxie.org), the Rihanna Bright Like a Diamond contest challenged students to make a video that includes a “giving back to your community [and world] message.” Their video can be seen on YouTube. Doles’ class, members of the school’s television station, BHS-TV, spent at least 60 hours creating and editing the video using past videos they’ve created to feature the charity work completed by students throughout the community and elsewhere. They were optimistic, but knew they’d be going up against schools from throughout the country. “We tried to keep it [under wraps] in case we didn’t get it,” Goetze said. She introduces the video with a voice-over: “While the world can be a rough and insensitive place, with a whole lot of polish and collaboration, we can all shine like a diamond.” The video goes on to depict the volunteer work of students for groups such as GiGi’s Playhouse, the American Cancer society, the United Way and about 20 others. It also included anti-bullying, suicide prevention and historic preservation initiatives. “I thought it was an incredible opportunity to showcase what we do by highlighting what the school does,” Doles said. “It’s a pretty amazing school. We’re just lucky to be where we are and have what we have.” Much of the video already had been filmed throughout the school year as members of the class documented the school’s volunteer efforts. It was just a matter of editing together the clips of various fundraising efforts, adding Goetze’s voice-over and filming student Ashika Sachdev singing a portion

of Rihanna’s “Diamonds” song to accompany some of the charity footage. “We weren’t starting from scratch,” Goetze said. “Each video had a different feel and mood. I think putting it all together made it such a unique thing,” she said. “Even though they’re all different, there was a sense of unity. They hit it home, I think.” The students worked on it for about a month, said Doles, who oversaw the project. “It’s really good quality,” said 16-year-old junior Peter Chung, who did much of the editing. “And it really showcases all of our work.” Along with filming volunteer work, Chung is one of many who volunteer. “I like giving back to the community,” he said. “It’s a really good community around here, and it’s fun to do my part.” Proud of what they’ve done, the students are just as caught up in the excitement of the pending Rihanna visit. And yes, they’re all fans of the pop star. “Of course, who isn’t?” Goetze said.

Ten Barrington High School students created a video as part of a contest judged by the singer Rihanna. The video won, and as their reward, Rihanna is scheduled to visit the school on March 22. ABOVE: Video production students (from left) junior Chris Tessarolo, sophomore Faley Goyette and freshman Laura Aguiniga work on a class project. LEFT: Classmates Catherine Goetze (left) and Ariana Balassano rehearse interview-style during class in the school’s TV production studio as camera operators (center from left) Matt Weidner, Chris Tessarolo and Tommy Lekai set up equipment. H. Rick Bamman – hbamman@shawmedia.com

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“THE CROODS”

STARRING: (the voices of) Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone PLOT: The world’s very first prehistoric family goes on a road trip to an uncharted and fantastical world.

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Continued from page 11 A hesitant romance does blossom between Portia and John, but this story is secondary to Portia’s self-discovery. John is not as noble as he first seems. He travels the globe carrying out projects in Third World countries, even adopting an orphaned boy in Africa. Yet John refuses to put down roots, which his adoptive son (Travaris Spears) resents. John plans to move to Ecuador at the end of the term, apparently leaving his school in the lurch as he seems to be the only faculty member.

“OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN”

STARRING: Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman PLOT: Disgraced former presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped inside the White House in the wake of a terrorist attack.

“Admission” is directed by Paul Weitz, who proved adept at low-key seriocomic stories with “About a Boy.” This isn’t nearly as good, with the comic moments becoming forced at the midpoint, but once Weitz makes up his mind, “Admission” finds its voice as a drama in time to reach a satisfying conclusion. Although Fey doesn’t go through the same anguish Kristen Wiig did in “Bridesmaids,” her character makes mistakes and will face the consequences. The ending is as bitter as it is sweet. The script is credited to Karen Croner and based on a novel by Jean Hanff Korelitz. Korelitz worked in the Princeton admissions office,

Using his inside knowledge, Banning works with national security to rescue the President from his kidnappers.

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and some of the ins and outs of the job make it into the movie, giving it a veneer of authenticity. Once the rejection letters have gone out, admissions officers write the most creative insults and death threats they receive on a white board. Surrealism also creeps into the depiction of the admissions process. When the admissions board sits down to decide who will get into Princeton and who won’t, the hopeful students appear in the corner of the room as their files are read. The rejected disappear through a trap door. Most of them go down the chute. The similarities to a reality show – or perhaps a

Mailman, Jessica Mauboy PLOT: It’s 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship and war when their all-girl group The Sapphires entertain the U.S. troops in Vietnam.

pitch session in the “Saturday Night Live” writers’ room – are disturbing. The story is paced leisurely, which allows it to deal with messy interpersonal relationships, but it also allows us to wonder why Portia’s coworkers don’t notice she is focusing a high degree of attention on an obscure high school with only one applicant, or why Jeremiah doesn’t have a safety school. The results are modest and thoughtful, but flawed. To be honest, the main reason I like “Admission” is because I like Fey and I like Rudd, and I like them together. I also appreciate that this isn’t another sensitive but gross comedy

from the Judd Apatow school. If Fey is intentionally steering away from that, more power to her.

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AREA CONCERT GUIDE The following are upcoming concerts scheduled in the area. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000, visiting a Ticketmaster outlet, or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

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BILLY JONAS & THE BILLY JONAS BAND, 6:30 p.m. April 5, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Featuring original voice- and percussion-based songs and interactive fun for all ages. Tickets: $17, $20, $25 adults; $6 students ages 18 and younger. Tickets and information: 815-356-9212 or www.rauecenter.org. FLUTISSIMO, 4 p.m. April 7, Bethany Lutheran Church, 76 W. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake. Bethany Arts Series presents a flute quartet concert that will include a variety of repertoire from classical to contemporary. A free-will offering will be taken. Information: 815-4592690. MURIEL ANDERSON, 7 p.m. March 30, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Award-winning fingerstyle and harp guitarist. With special guest Howard Levy. Tickets: $25. Tickets and information: 815-338-5300 or www. woodstockoperahouse.com. SECOND SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES, McHenry County College Luecht Conference Center, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Schedule: 3 p.m. April 14, Sessions Jazz Quartet; 7 p.m. April 24, MCC Jazz Concert; 3 p.m. April 28, MCC Concert Band and Chorus; 6 p.m. May 5, MCC Student Recital. Free. Information: 815-4797814.

REGIONAL 2CELLOS, 7:30 p.m. April 11, Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser to perform Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal.” Tickets: $33. Tickets and information: 847-622-0300 or www.elgin.edu/arts. HEARTLAND VOICES “CELEBRATE AMERICA” CONCERTS, 7:30

BILLY JONAS & THE BILLY JONAS BAND WHEN: 6:30 p.m. April 5 WHERE: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Featuring original voice- and percussion-based songs

and interactive fun for all ages. Tickets: $17, $20, $25 adults; $6 students ages 18 and younger. Tickets and information: 815-356-9212 or www. rauecenter.org. p.m. April 5, Hampshire High School, 500 S. State St., Hampshire (tickets: $5 a person); 3 p.m. April 7, First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Ave., Elgin (tickets $18 adults, $15 seniors and students). Tickets and information: 847-429-9486 or www.heartlandvoices.com. “JUST IMAGINE,” 7:30 p.m. April 6, Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Just imagine John Lennon performs one last concert, and you are there. Starring Tim Piper. Tickets: $33, $35. Tickets and information: 847-622-0300 or www.elgin.edu/arts. SCOTTY McCREERY, 8 p.m. March 28, Paramount Theatre, Aurora. “Weekend Roadtrip Tour 2013.” Tickets: $35-$40. Tickets and information: 630-8966666 or www.paramountaurora.com.

CHICAGO ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO, 7 and 10 p.m. March 23, Maurer Hall at Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. Tickets: $30 general public, $28 Old Town School members. Tickets and information: 773-728-6000 or www.oldtownschool.org. KEB’ MO’, 7 and 10 p.m. March 21, Maurer Hall at Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. Tickets: $40 general public, $38 Old Town School members. Tickets and information: 773-728-6000 or www.oldtownschool.org. NIU STEELBAND, 3 p.m. April 7, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building at Northern Illinois Universit, 400 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb. Featuring Robert “Robbie” Greenidge. Free. Information: 815-753-1546 or www.niu.edu/ music.

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Kacey Musgraves

“Same Trailer Different Park” HH 1/2 At first glance, 24-year-old Kacey Musgraves seems to be yet another adorable, young female country artist who appeals to those outside her genre. But Musgraves mostly stays away from entirely committing to being Taylor Swift or Carrie Underwood on her full-length, major label debut, “Same Trailer Different Park.” There’s a greater emphasis on songwriting on this album. Musgraves, who has a writing credit on all 12 tracks, comes off as much more mature than expected on her songs. When she sings “woke up on the wrong side of rock bottom” on the opener, “Silver Lining,” you actually believe her bad day is more than just some silly boy not calling her back. On “Merry Go ‘Round,” Musgraves tells a story that includes “booze and pills.” Not exactly fodder for those looking for a crossover hit. Sure, there are a couple songs on “Same Trailer Different Park” that are being served up for pop music fans, but there’s also a few here that could almost be considered alt-country, as well. Musgraves deserves credit for not taking the easy route.

ALSO OUT THIS WEEK

Anthrax, “Anthems”; The Black Crowes, “Wiser for the Time”; Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, “Specter At The Feast”; Billy Bragg, “Tooth & Nail”; Clutch, “Earth Rocker”; Kerli, “Utopia”; Lordi, “To Beast or Not To Beast”; Low, “The Invisible Way”; The Ocean Blue, “Ultramarine”; Rival Sons, “Head Down”; Sasha, “Involver 3 “; Six Feet Under, “Unborn”; Rick Springfield, “Songs For the End of the World: Acoustic Version“; Rich Thompson, “Less Is More”; Various artists, “The Walking Dead: AMC Original Soundtrack – Vol. 1”; Walk Off the Earth, “R.E.V.O.”

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David Archuleta, “No Matter How Far”; Joe Bonamassa, “An Acoustic Evening at the Vienna Opera House”; Crystal Bowersox, “All That for This”; Depeche Mode, “Delta Machine”; Dido, “Girl Who Got Away”; I Am Empire, “Anchors”; Raine Maida, “We All Get Lighter”; OneRepublic, “Native”; A Rocket to the Moon, “Wild & Free”; Senses Fail, “Renacer”; Sevendust, “Black Out the Sun”; Blake Shelton, “Based on a True Story …”; Harper Simon, “Division Street”; Slow Knights, “Cosmos”; Streetlight Manifesto, “The Hands That Thieve”; The Strokes, “Comedown Machine”; Stryper, “Second Coming”: Suicidal Tendencies, “13”; Thompson Square, “Just Feels Good”; Various artists, “NOW That’s What I Call Music! 84”; Wavves, “Afraid of Heights.”

FEATURED RELEASE Justin Timberlake

“The 20/20 Experience” HHH Justin Timberlake’s motives weren’t entirely clear when he dropped the single “Suit and Tie” in January, more than six years after the release of his last studio album. The part R&B, part dance song isn’t exactly “SexyBack.” But with the release of “The 20/20 Experience,” Timberlake’s bold move makes so much more sense. “Suit and Tie” is a perfect snapshot of the entire album’s vibe. Timberlake leaves the flash of dance club strobe lights for the soft glow of a neosoul nightclub. “The 20/20 Experience” is a nod to classic R&B without throwing it all the way back. The album is a mix of past and present, with JT providing smooth vocals over long-time collaborator Timbaland’s equally cool beat. Yes, even with Timbaland in the producer chair, this album steers clear of sounding like yet another album produced by Timbaland. He and Timberlake instead bring in new influences without totally tearing apart a great working relationship. The duo works best together on “Suit and Tie,” even though they probably didn’t need Jay-Z to rap in the middle of the song. Jay-Z’s cameo really doesn’t serve much purpose other than setting up a summer tour with Timberlake. The track’s overall effectiveness is nearly matched on “Strawberry Bubblegum.” “Hey, hey, hey smacking that strawberry bubblegum,” Timberlake sings while hitting his trademark falsetto. The song keeps a certain sexiness despite its somewhat basic lyrics. And that’s no easy feat either when you consider the song runs longer than 8 minutes. In fact, “Strawberry Bubblegum” is one of seven tracks on the 10-song album that runs longer than 7 minutes. Three of those eclipse the 8-minute mark. “The 20/20 Experience” is simply an album that was created to be listened to in its entirety. It’s not a vehicle to manufacture radioready singles, mostly due to the bloated song times. There are only a couple of tracks where the long run times become cumbersome, and both of them are on the back end of the album. “Mirrors” sounds the closest to Timberlake’s past hits, and probably would be the most radio-friendly track on this release if it didn’t end with nearly a minute of him singing “ahh, ahh-ahh-ahh.” The album-closing “Blue Ocean Floor” also could be trimmed down. The dreamy track brings the album to a soft close but goes on for a little too long. The soothing sound turns into an elongated whimper about halfway through the song’s 7:20. Despite a somewhat disappointing ending, “The 20/20 Experience” is best listened to from start to finish rather than picking and choosing your favorite tracks. It’s clear Timberlake used a much different thought process when putting together this album. Now, it’s up to the listeners to do the same. RATINGS: HHHH - Excellent HHH - Recommended HH - Not recommended H - Awful

BANDS & PERFORMERS Are you in a band and would like to be listed in the Planit Pl@y Bands & Performers listing? Fill out the form at PlanitNorthwest.com/forms or send an email with the band’s name, members’ names and instruments played, booking number and/or website, and gig or event schedule to planitnews@shawmedia.com.

A ABOMINABLE NO MEN, featuring Thomas Dapper, guitar/vocals; Daniel Eichman, bass/backing vocals; Andy Larson, guitar/backing vocals; Blaine Sinderson, drums. Bookings: 608-3220624 or www.abominablenomen. com; www.reverbnation.com/abominablenomen or www.facebook.com/ abominablenomen. AL WETZEL & FRIENDS, covering music of Zac Brown, Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, Tom Petty, Van Morrison and many others. Featuring Al Wetzel, guitar/vocals; Keith Edwards, guitar/ vocals; James Ryan, guitar/vocals; Chris Buttleman, guitar/vocals. Bookings: 773-909-9298 or keithedwards12@yahoo.com. ALEX & THE ALLSTARS, music from the ’70s to today. Featuring Alex, lead vocals/drums; Buddy, (Dr. Woods) vocals/lead guitar; Lisa, vocals/keyboards/guitar; Bob, bass guitar. Bookings: 847-639-9683 or www.alexandtheallstars.com. AMBROSE KING AND THE RIVER RATS, blues, rock. Featuring Scott C. Topp, vocals/horn/harp; John Treptow, drums/vocals; Jack Treptow, guitar/vocals; Matt Van Ham, bass/ vocals; Vince Salerno, sax. Bookings: Scott, 847-639-0922 or www. ambrosekingandtheriverrats.com. THE ATLAS STONE, progressive/ rock/metal band from Algonquin. Featuring Jason Jayandro Andropolis, guitar; Steve Somogyi, guitar; and Leo Nelson, drums. Bookings: theatlasstone@gmail.com. AUNT JANET BAND, rock ’n’ roll. Featuring Janet, vocals; Pete Gil, guitar/vocals; Dave Kay, guitar; Bob Brady, bass/vocals; and Dave Kerr, drums. Bookings: Janet, 815-355-1821 or www.theauntjanetband.com.

com. Information: Beatolution.com, facebook.com/beatolution, twitter. com/beatolution. BITTERSWEET, a local cover band playing classic to current rock, dance, pop hits. Featuring Michelle DePinto, lead vocals; Paula Marr, bass player/vocals; Bill Losquadro, guitar/ vocals; and Brian Olson, drums/ percussion. Bookings and information: Chris DePinto, 630-564-7402; or michelledepinto.vocalist@yahoo.com. Schedule: March 23, London Club, Crystal Lake; March 30, Halftime Bar & Grill, Johnsburg; April 13, Docks Bar & Grill, Wauconda. BLACK CAT BONE, blues, rhythm and blues, funk. Featuring Sam Zuidema, vocals/guitar; Matt Palsgrove, bass; and Jimmy Pinkl, drums. Bookings: Sam, smzuidema01@ comcast.net. BLOODLINE, original rock and blues with a handful of covers from today’s artists. Featuring Fred Hyzny, vocals/ guitar; Laura Lambert, vocals; Freddie Hyzny Jr., drums; Loribeth Hyzny, bass/keyboard; David Hyzny, lead guitar/rhythm guitar/bass; Andrew Hinga, lead guitar/bass; Cassandra Feltner, keyboard/vocals. Bookings:

C CASSANDRA & THE GRAVEL ROAD BAND, featuring Cassandra Vohs-Demann, piano/guitar; Graham Butler, drums; Rick Van Dyne, lead gui-

tar; and Jim Seidel, bass. Information: Cassandra, 847-507-1352 or www. cassandragravelroad.com. CATALANO, rock/metal, Rogue Records recording artists with influences from bands such as Queensryche, Nightwish, Edguy and Metallica to Journey, The Who, The Beatles and others. Members: Dean Pressley, vocals; Pat Catalano, lead guitar/keys; Mike Myzyri, bass; John Catalano, lead guitar/guitar. Bookings: 708-4028540; www.facebook.com/catalanoband or www.catalanoband.com. CENTERFOLD, a mainstay of Chicagoland rock and roll, cranking out the greatest hits of the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s and today. Featuring Cindy Safran, vocals; Mark Wedow, guitar/ vocals; Eric Wedow, drums/vocals; Chuck Federowicz, bass/vocals; Tom Kranz (formerly of Trilogy), guitar/ keyboard/vocals. Bookings and information: 708-284-2902; bookings@centerfoldband.com; www. facebook.com/centerfoldband or www.centerfoldband.com. Schedule: 9:30 p.m. March 23, All Sports Bar & Grill, McCullom Lake; 9 p.m. April 27, JJ’s Prime Time Sports Pub, Aurora; 7:30 p.m. June 26, Bolingbrook Summer Concert Series; 7 p.m. July 2, Park Fest, Northbrook; 7 p.m. July 3, Summer Concert Series, Lemont; 7 p.m. July 4, Fourth of July celebration, Warrenville; 6 p.m. July 14, Bluffinia Summer Concert Series, Lake Bluff; 7 p.m. July 15, Concert in the Park, Wheaton; 7 p.m. July 17, Woodridge Summer Concert Series; 7 p.m. July 18, Summer Concert Series, Hoffman Estates; 7 p.m. July 19, Summer Concert Series, West Dundee; July 21, Rock and Roll Half Marathon, Chicago; 7 p.m. Aug. 9, Lakemoor Fest, Lakemoor.

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B BEATOLUTION, a genuine tribute to the Beatles featuring Collin Berg as John Lennon; John Morefield as Paul McCartney; Nick Solideo as George Harrison; and Evan Berg as Ringo Starr. Bookings: Collin Berg, 815-5751107, coll1nberg@comcast.net; Nick Solideo, 847-504-6701, nsolideo@aol.

Featuring Mike Basil, lead vocalist; Frank Lucas, keyboards/backing vocals; Jeff Senger, guitar/backing vocals; Mike Pasquale, bass guitar/ backing vocals; and Ken Wentling, drums. Bookings: www.myspace. com/braceforimpactillinois or on Facebook. BRENT HOODENPYLE & THE LONERS, traditional and alternative country music originals and covers. Featuring Brent Hoodenpyle, vocals/ rhythm guitar; John Ballantyne, lead guitar; Buddy Carter, bass/harmony/ vocals; and Leslie Santos, drums. Bookings: 254-436-0099; brent@ brenthoodenpyle.com or www. brenthoodenpyle.com. BROKEN ARROW/POSITIVELY 4TH STREET, Neil Young/Bob Dylan tribute band. Featuring Doug Wolff, Ben Abney, Jared Olson, Kevin Weigh and Steve Anton. Bookings: 815-451-1702. Website: www. brokenarrowandpositively4thstreet. com. Schedule: 9:30 p.m. March 30, London Pub and Grill, Crystal Lake. BUCKLEY ROAD BAND, country music. Featuring Katie Klein, lead vocals; Chris Bradley, lead guitar/vocals; Steve Clough, rhythm guitar/vocals; Bob Haraden, fiddle/mandolin/vocals; Joe Eucolono, pedal steel guitar/ banjo/dobro/guitar; Paul Durand, bass guitar/vocals; Ralph Colao, drums; and Kurt Disch, sound tech. Information: www.facebook.com/buckleyroadband; or www.reverbnation.com/ artist/control_room/1058620#!/ buckleyroadband.

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815-823-3708; search Facebook for Bloodline The Hyzny Family Band or visit www.ourstage.com. THE BLUESNIKS, high-energy mix of jazz, blues, swing, rock and funk. Featuring Jim C., drums; Tony B., piano/ organ/keys/vocals; Mitch G., vocals/ guitar/trumpet; Robb C., saxophone/ woodwinds; John G., lead guitars; Bill Z., bass (electric and acoustic). Bookings: Jim, 847-305-7180 or info@ thebluesniks.com. Website: www. thebluesniks.com or Facebook. BLUSH, a female-fronted cover band featuring Dina DeMonte, vocals; David Brian, guitar; Walter Delaney, guitar; Dave Wurzbach, bass; and John Falcus, drums. Bookings: David, 847-445-8004; www.facebook.com/ blushrocks or www.blush4music.com. BONY KNEES, classic rock and alternative music from the ’60s to today. Featuring Jeff Fowler, vocals; Larry Groves, guitar; Tom Harrison, drums/vocals; Jeff Jayko, bass/vocals; Tom Oeffling, guitar/vocals. Bookings: fowlerjeff33@yahoo.com. BOTTOMZ UP, music from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and today. Featuring Laure Walydyn, vocals; Glenn Biron, guitar/ backup vocals; Jim Davidge, bass/vocals; Pete “Skills” Bartolomei, drums; Larry Chase, guitar. Information: www. facebook.com/BottomzupBand BOUNTY HUNTER FIVE, classic rock and Southern rock. Featuring Carol Pilger, lead vocals/vocals; John Noel, lead vocals/vocals; Mike Weatherford, guitar/vocals; Roger Jarva, drums; Don Paulson, bass/vocals; Lou Paulson, keyboards, harp, lead vocals/vocals; Marty Howe, sound/ steadycam interviews. Bookings: 847854-0438; www.bountyhunterfive. com or search bountyhunterfive.com on Facebook. BRACE FOR IMPACT, ’70s/’80s hard rock and heavy metal covers.

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Continued from page 17 CHANGE IS GOOD, current, classic & original rock featuring John Grewe, guitars/vocals/harmonica; Jed Piquette, vocals/percussion; Jerry Bruns, vocals/bass. Bookings: 815-653-3402. CHARISSA MROWKA, of Johnsburg, and her country band, Charissa & Auburn Sky Band. Information: 815-388-3091 or www.charissaonline. com. CHASE THIS CITY, blend of alternative, pop-punk and heavy rock. Featuring Zach Keenum, vocals/guitar; Joey Miranda, guitar/vocals; Wil Lentz, guitar/vocals; Chris Vargas, bass; and Jeff DiPuma, drums. Bookings: 815540-5416 or chasethiscity@gmail. com. Information: www.facebook. com/thisisctc. COMMON GROUND, playing funky groove/dance music. Featuring Paul Ciszek, drums/vocals; Steve Mirabile, guitar/vocals; Rob Farina, bass guitar/ vocals; Mike Vettore, percussion; Dave Juhre, keyboards/vocals; Danielle Juhre, vocals; Jody Fields, vocals; and Christine Gilmer, saxophone. Information: Paul Ciszek, 815-2629989 or www.commongroundjam. com. Schedule: 8 p.m. March 23, Best Dam Bar, Davis; 8 p.m. March 30, Franchesco’s Ristorante, Rockford. COUNTERFEIT i, experimental music with focus on composition. Featuring Derek, vocals/guitars/ keys; Ryan, bass/keys/vocals; and Tyler, drums/stick twirls. Bookings: counterfeiti@hotmail.com. Information: www.counterfeiti.com, Facebook or Twitter.

D DENNY DIAMOND & THE FAMILY JEWELS, father and sons group from Harvard that sounds like Neil Diamond and performs a tribute to his music. Featuring Denny, vocals/ guitar/synth; Lucas, vocals/guitar/ synth; and Spenser, vocals/bass/ drums. Information: 815-893-9202; denny@dennydiamond.com or www. dennydiamond.com. DNA, songs from the ’50s and later. Featuring Don Etten, guitar/harmonica/vocals; and Al Etten, bass guitar/ vocals accompanied by a digital drum machine. Information: 815-385-6057; 815-385-8580 or www.musicbydna. com. DON “DOC” BROWN, playing his “Music We Know” program of favorites from the ’30s, ’40s, ’50s and beyond in a variety of styles in jazz, rock, blues, country and pop. Bookings and information: 847-770-2640 or steeltune@sbcglobal.net or reverbnation.com/donalddocbrown. Schedule: March 23, Tuscan Tavern & Grill, Lake Geneva, Wis.; March 27, Bliss Wine & Gifts, Wauconda; April 26-27, Vince’s Italian Restaurant, Palatine; May 2, Mac’s on Slade, Palatine; May 24-25, Vince’s Italian Restaurant, Palatine.

DR. RHYTHM & THE ROCKERS. Featuring Jack Slaughter, guitar/vocals; Al Etten, bass/vocals; Duwayne Fair, drums/vocals; and Don Etten, guitar/harmonica/vocals. Bookings: 815-385-8580 or 815-385-6057. DUNCAN FISH SPEAKERS, experimental hard rock band from the Woodstock area playing high-energy original compositions and covers from Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and more. Featuring Judson Brown on guitar, vocals; David Reilly on bass; Daniel Villarreal Carrillo on drums. Information: www.myspace.com/ theduncanﬁshspeakers. DUO DEL SOL, instrumental music on classical instruments inspired by the relevant music of today. Featuring Tom Farrell, guitar; and Javier Orman, violin. Information: www.duodelsolmusic.com or info@duodelsolmusic. com.

guitar; Cory Case, guitar; Michael Burgess, lead vocals; Steve Alvarez, drums; J. Michael Ritta, bass. Bookings: Joey Demarco, 630-279-7625; info@livechicagomusic.com or www.fasttimestheband.com.

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E ECHO’S OF TIME, jukebox oldies from the 1950s through the 1970s dance music. Featuring Dave Lapaglia, rhythm guitar/vocals; Glenn Kolota, drums/vocals; Scott Jensen, lead guitar/vocals; Brian Farrar, keyboards/ vocals; and Bob Aldape, bass guitar/ vocals. Bookings: 815-354-5421 or 773-490-3960 or on Facebook.com. ELDER KAOS, music from the ’60s through today. Featuring Tim Michaels, lead vocals; Ron McCannon, guitar/vocals; Dave Barnes, guitar; Gary Mlekush, bass guitar/vocals; Gary Brandt, drums/vocals. Bookings: Tim, 847-826-8677; elderkaos@yahoo. com or www.elderkaos.com. THE ELEVATE PROJECT, eclectic music, Latin-inﬂuenced, funk, soul, Christian. Members include Tyler Ommen, drums; Nathan Staley, percussion; Kelvin Levels, bass; Aaron Netsell, guitar/vocals; John Tuck, trumpet; Christine Tuck, saxophone; Brian Warszona, trumpet; J, vocals/ keyboards. Information: www. elevateproject.net or Faceook. Email: theelevateproject@comcast.net. ERICH KRAEMER GROUP (EKG), all-original indie jam band. Featuring Erich, rhythm guitar/lead vocals; Nathan, bass guitar/vocals; Greg, lead guitar/vocals; and Jamie, drums. Bookings and information: 815-277-1105; erichkraemergruop@ gmail.com; www.ekgfan.com or facebook.com. EVEN FIVE, classic, current and rock ’n’ roll. Featuring Mike Christenson, vocals/guitar; Tony Clavesilla, lead guitar/keys; Sam Acosta, bass; Colin Halliday, keyboards/guitar; and Jerry Wetter, drums. Bookings: Tony, 224622-0472 or www.wix.com/evenﬁve/ band.

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G GEARY SMITH BLUES BAND, blues and funk. Bookings: www. myspace.com/gearysmithband. GREGORY B, Jimmy Buffett, beach party music, classic rock. One-man band, with a voice and a guitar playing along to music digitally recorded and performed by Gregory B. Clubs, pool parties and fests. Bookings: 815-459-5910; gregoryb@joltmail.com or www. gregoryb-music.com. GRINGO SOUL, a one-man project featuring Brandon Giannasi. All original music known as hip hop folk-rock. Information: 847-3858447; brokenstring21@aol.com or www.gringosoul.com.

H HAIRDAZE, ’80s music. Curt Anderson, guitar/vocals; Tom McTague, vocals; Mike Bianco, drums; Dan Parilli, bass guitar/vocals; Jim Workman, guitar/vocals. Bookings: 847-515-7908; facebook.com/hairdazerocksthe80s or www.reverbnation.com/hairdaze. HANS & THE HORMONES, pop, dance, rock from the ’60s to present. Hans Mast, vocals/guitar; Vic Champney, guitar; Glenn Crandall, bass; and Darren Marino, drums; Tony Wruke, keyboards. Bookings: H. Mast, 815-382-0197; hansmast@ comcast.net or facebook.com/ hans&thehormones. Schedule: 9:30 p.m. March 23, Halftime, Johnsburg; 9:30 p.m. March 30, Thirsty Whale, Algonquin; 8 p.m. April 6, Woodstock Moose Lodge benefit; 9:30 p.m. April 27, The Gambler, McHenry; 9 p.m. May 4, Trio Grille, Marengo; 9:30 p.m. May 11, Danny’s Pizza, Elgin; 7 p.m. May 18, Starline Factory, Harvard; 9:30 p.m. May 25, Raymond’s Bowl, Johnsburg; 9:30 p.m. June 1, Docks Bar, Wauconda; 9 p.m. July 13, Gavers Cancer Benefit, Woodstock; 9 p.m. July 20, Gavers Cancer Benefit at Woodstock Park; 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 21, Kief’s Reef at Burton’s Bridge/Crystal Lake; 7 p.m. July 27, Moose Benefit. HEART OF THE FOX (H.O.T. Fox), acoustic funk folk group from McHenry. Featuring Michael Heidemann, guitar/Vox and Rachel Woodall, Vox/ukulele. Information: www.heartofthefox.com. Bookings: heartofthefox@gmail.com. Chicago dates on the website. HOT ROCKS, Rolling Stones tribute band named after their Hot Rocks album. Featuring Ed Bloom as “Mick,” lead vocals/harmonica; Chris Minardi as “Keith,” guitar/vocals; Bobby Koll as “Brian/Ronnie,” guitar; Carmie Zac as “Bill,” bass guitar/vocals; Paul Mally as “Stu,” keyboard/vocals; Joe Wejman as “Charlie,” drums. Information: 773384-2460; hotrocksband@hotmail. com; facebook.com/hotrocksband; myspace.com/hotrocksrollingstones; twitter.com/hotrocksband; or www. hotrocksband.com. HUDSON-McCOY THE BAND, classic rock, R&B, and originals. Featuring Michael McCoy, rhythm guitar/vocals; Jim Hudson, lead guitar/ vocals; Joe LaSalla, bass/vocals; Chris “Kiffer” Allen, keyboards/vocals; and

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FELIX AND FINGERS, a dueling piano and instrumentation act from Crystal Lake featuring Dave Radford, vocals/piano/guitar/drums/ trumpet; and Mike Potts, vocals/ piano/bass/sax/accordion/drums. Information: info@felixandfingers. com; www.felixandfingers.com; www.facebook.com/felixandfingers. FIST TO THE SKY, for fans of Avenged Sevenfold, Bullet For My Valentine, and Five Finger Death Punch. Featuring Mickey, vocals/ bass; Flipp, guitar/vocals; Hollywood, guitar/vocals; JD, drums. Bookings: fisttotheskyband@ gmail.com. Information: www. fisttothesky.com, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. FOX VALLEY MEN OF HARMONY, barbershop quartet. Group meets 7:15 p.m. Mondays, First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Ave., Elgin. Information: www.foxvalleymenofharmony.com. FREEWILL, inspired by the desire to have the name reflect an uplifting and playful Christian spirit. Featuring Steve Ramirez, vocals/ electric and acoustic guitar; Bob Linning, vocals/electric and acoustic guitar; Nancy Graham, vocals; Joy Irwin, vocals/keyboards; Pam Becker, vocals/electric bass; and Jerry Knobloch, vocals/drums. Contact: Bob Linning at blinning@ gmail.com. For information, visit Facebook using the words “FreeWill contemporary Worship Music.”

Chris Starke, percussion. Bookings and information: 815-222-1080 or www. hudson-mccoy.com. HUEY LONG, pop punk band from McHenry. Featuring RJ Hucker, guitar/ lead vocals; Billy Penuel, bass/vocals; and Rocco Zaccagnini, drummer/

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Continued from page 19 INSTANT REWIND, classic rock of the ’60s and ’70s. Featuring Eric Gulbransen, lead guitar/vocals; Jeff Gulbransen, rhythm guitar/vocals; Vince Guerrero, drums/vocals; Mark Vogel, keyboards/vocals; and Ben Vogel, bass/vocals. Bookings: Eric, 224-545-7362 or guitarman23@ sbcglobal.net.

J JAZZ ENTERPRISE, blues and jazz. Featuring Al Skaronea, keyboard; Christine Gilmer, saxophone; Daniel Villarreal, drums; Dave Reilly, bass; and Robert Kelley, guitar. Information: Robert, 847-828-6854 or jazzenterprise.combo@gmail.com. JELLY BONES, local band from Algonquin that categorize themselves as psychedelic/alternative. Members are Frank Lintzeris, vocals/ guitar; Henry Brennan, guitar/vocals; Ryan Ayers, bass; Geon Tillinghast, drums/vocals; and Eric Donati, guitar. Information: jellybonesmusic@gmail. com; www.facebook.com/jellybonesmusic. JIGGLE THE HANDLE, classic rock with a mix of blues. Featuring Wayne Ewing, Hammond Organ and a real 122 Leslie/vocals; Joel Tarpinian, lead guitar/vocals; Kip Christensen, lead guitar/vocals; Mac Rietz, bass/vocals; and Ted Rowling, drums/vocals. Bookings: Variety Entertainment, 847-526-9111 or varietyentertainment@att.net. JOHNNY BEE & THE STINGERS, R&B. Featuring Johnny Bee, lead guitar/vocals; Shawn Reske, drums/vocals; and Greg Van Nostrand, bass/vocals. Bookings: 847-561-5266 or www.johnnybeeandthestingers.com. JUST DUET, Sandie Kindschy and Suzy Schwartz, guitar and vocal duet playing music from the ’50s through today. Information: 815-790-9081, www.justduetmusic.com or chickpick63@charter.net. J.W. RICE BAND, a blend of musi-

cians and musical styles. Featuring J.W. Rice, guitar/vocals; Carrie Biel, vocals/percussion; Danik Kooistra, keyboards; Geary Smith, harmonica/ vocals; Van Vogel, bass/vocals; and John Weber, drums/commentary. Bookings and information: 815-6535631.

K KEVIN PURCELL & THE NIGHTBURNERS, featuring Kevin Purcell, vocals/harmonica; Tony Root, bass; Dave Stefen, guitar; Andy Ohlrich, ﬁddle; and Peter Bauschke, drums. Bookings: 847-526-0573 or www.nightburners.com.

L LAKES AREA SWING BAND, an 18-piece band performing throughout Lake, Cook and McHenry counties and southern Wisconsin. Music from the past 60-plus years. Swing to the ’30s and ’40s and jive to the ’50s. Information and bookings: 847-8450040; www.lakesareaswingband. com or holnmik98@sbcglobal.net. LAST TRAIN OUT, blues, rock and soul. Featuring Greg Conrad, lead vocals and lead guitar; Jordan Smith, bass guitar; and Kevin Koreman, drums. Information: lasttrainoutmusic@gmail.com or visit www. lasttrainoutband.com or Facebook. LIBERTY’S TEETH, rock, pop, country and more. Featuring brother/ sister vocals of Jeremy and Melissa Roe; guitars/vocals, Paul Bracke and Matt Nicholas; bass guitar/bagpipes, Marc “Flippy” Weihofen; drums, Joe Stob. Bookings: 847-971-7159; www. libertysteeth.com or on Facebook. LOOKING FOR TREBLE, pop and rock ‘n’ roll. Members: Mark Sturm, guitar/vocals; Dave Ricotta, piano/ harmonica/vocals; Chris Manos, bass guitar/vocals; and Kirk Leonard, drums/vocals. Information: 815509-5947; 815-505-5433 or www. lookingfortreble.com. LUNATIC 8, hip-hop artist from Crys-

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M MAGANAFIGHT, metal. Featuring Dan Kvidera, guitars; Ron Riggs,

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N NEMESIS THEORY, hard rock and metal, classics and today. A diverse range of favorites & high-energy music featuring Tom Wilson, lead vocals; Larry DeMumbrum, drums; Mike Streicher, bass guitar/vocals; Joe Guevara, lead/rhythm guitars/vocals; and Todd Scow, lead/rhythm guitars/ vocals. Bookings and information: 815-

O OCEAN BLU BIG BAND, 18-piece big band, playing classic, themed and contemporary jazz/big band/Latin tunes. Members are professional musicians who are music educators/ teachers, band directors. Bookings: Richard Brabeck, 847-340-5100; rick@

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P PARTY DOCTORS BAND, ’80s pop/rock to modern hits. Members are David Burdick, vocals/keys; Dan Zemanek, guitar; Steffan Zarakas, bass; Jim Baer, drums. Bookings: Dan, 815-762-9424. Contact: Facebook. com/thepartydoctors. PARTY FREAK, party rock, classics and all-time favorites. Featuring Scott Lewis, vocals; Rodney Yee, bass; Kurt Larson, guitars; Mike Vermeland, keys/ guitars; and Tony Stephan, drums. Bookings and information: Scott, 847-608-0631; partyfreakmusic@ yahoo.com; www.facebook.com/ partyfreakrocks. PATIO DADDY-O, ’60s to today. Classic rock, blues. Featuring Tony Giglio, lead vocals/drums; Tony Clavesilla, lead guitar/vocals; Danny Dally, bass guitar/vocals. We do private parties. Bookings: 224-622-

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THE MARY J. HARRIS TRIO. Jazz and Bossa standards. Featuring jazz vocalist Mary J. Harris and guitarist Bob Balance, along with a variety of hired bass players. Bookings and information: 224-577-8130 or www. maryjharris.com. MCC JAZZ COMBO, directed by Dr. Takayama, arrangements of the great jazz standards. Featuring Phil Ciancio, saxophone; Chris Angelos, guitar; Daniel Villarreal, drums; Dave Reilly, bass; Tom Panuce, saxophone; with optional guest vocalists. Information: Robert, 847-828-6854 or geneticstrings@sbcglobal.net. MIMES ON ROLLERCOASTERS, mimes represent our existence in this life and roller coaster represens the ups and downs of life. Featuring Mark Ruester, acoustic guitar/ vocals, keyboards, electric bass, ﬂute; Chessie Ruester, ﬂute penny whistle, piccolo; and Greg Teresi, electric lead guitar. Bookings: Management@ MimesOnRollercoasters.com. Information: mimesonrollercoasters.com or Facebook. MODERN DAY ROMEOS. Featuring Jim Wojdyla, vocals; Justin Wojdyla, acoustic guitar/vocals/cowbell; Steve Gill, electric guitar; Chris Perfect, bass guitar/vocals; and Mike Zaitz, drums. Bookings: 630-620-1154 or www.moderndayromeos.com. MISS BEHAVIN, four-piece band that covers hits from the ’60s to the present. Fronted by Denise Ebler with Rob Wawryzniak, lead guitar; Craig Hunter, bass; and Jim Nonneman, drums. Bookings: 847-418-1879; info@missbehavinrocks.com or www. missbehavinrocks.com. MR. P, ’60s folk-rock picker/grinner Mike Penkava on acoustic guitar, rambling with the likes of Simon & Garfunkel, Lightfoot & Taylor, Neil & the Cat, Prine & Goodman, and meandering into the present with some new stuff too. Information: mikepenkava@netzero.net. Check with The Village Squire, Crystal Lake, at 815-455-4130 for regular gigs. MR. PC JAZZ TRIO, featuring Phil Ciancio, Russ Panzarella and Tony Barbaro. Bookings: 815-263-1901 or philciancio@yahoo.com. MYSTRISS, classic and current rock ’n’ roll. Featuring Angela Powell and Cristine Salazar, vocals; Kevin Powell, bass/vocals; Dan Robinson, guitar; and John Faruzzi, drums. Bookings: 815-307-5225 or on Facebook.

739-1106; nemesistheorylive@yahoo. com; www.nemesistheory.com or www.myspace.com/nemesis_theory. NEW ODYSSEY, trio of full-time musicians playing 20th century music on 30 instruments. Featuring Michael Jay, Gary Todd and Gary Polkow. Information: 815-3444200; odysseyguys@aol.com or www.3guys30instruments.com. NITROUS ROCKSIDE, current heavy and hard rock music. Featuring Steve Crandall, vocals; Bob Cashin, guitar; Kai-allen Reinhard, bass/vocals; George Houston, guitar/vocals; Mark Cox, drums. Bookings: George, 847-854-3765; www.reverbnation. com/nitrousrocksideband; www.facebook.com/nitrousrockside; or www. myspace.com/nitrousrocksideband. NO CLEAR WAY, modern to alternative rock. Featuring Brent Baseggio, lead vocals/acoustic guitar; Ryan Gilger, backup vocals/lead guitar; Michael Koch, bass; Doug Conroy, drums. Bookings: 312-772-5652; manager@noclearway.com; www. myspace.com/noclearway. NORTH STREET, swing, jazz, blues and pop retro group featuring tunes from the 1920s to present day. Vocals, Kathy Bruhnke, Janet Burns, Katie Freese, Judy Stettner, Dora Tippens; piano, Barbara Klein; guitar, Kevin Doss; bass, Louis Dolmon; drums, Frank Novak. Bookings: 815-342-2425 or northstreet123@gmail.com.

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R THE RESERVE, rock ‘n’ roll with a splash of ’90s grunge. Featuring Jon Babin, vocals/guitar; Kyle Biba, drums; Jon Birchfield, guitar; and Steve Somogyi, bass. Contact: thereserve11@ yahoo.com; Facebook or Reverbnation. ROADHOUSE PROPHETS, rockin’ country covers. Bookings: Chris Blevins, 847-902-0780 or www. myspace.com/redneckrevival. ROBERT KELLEY, acoustic, blues, jazz, rock or even a one-man band. Performing with various groups, expanding through several genres. Regular performer at Liquid Blues and Jazz on the Square. Information: 847-828-6854 or geneticstrings@gmail.com. ROCKCOVERY, classic rock and grunge. Featuring Rock LaCoco, lead vocals; Chris Farina, guitar/ vocals; Mike O’Connor, guitar; Rob Farina, bass; and Andy Garay, drums. Bookings: 847-815-2392. Information: www.myspace.com/rockcovery. ROCK-DOCS (aka AXE GRINDER), an mix of rock classics from the ’70s through today. Featuring Mike, guitars/vocals; Willie, guitars/vocals; Kenny, bass/vocals; Jeff, drums/vocals. Bookings: Rockdocs@rocketmail.com. RURAL ROUTE ONE, country. Featuring Manzy Z, vocals/guitar/percussion; Bob Lindsley, vocals/drums; Patrick “Hutch” Hutchins, vocals/ guitar; Bart Alonzo, vocals/guitar; and Jim Roxworthy, bass. Bookings: 708516-6053, MandyZ517@aol.com or reverbnation.com/mandyzofficial.

S SELECTIVE RECALL, New Wave ’80s. Featuring Kris Valentine, lead vocals; Eli Bennett, bass/vocals; Rudy Lobo, guitar/vocals; and Scott Toth, drums/vocals. Bookings: 847-5339991; kris@entertainment1.com or www.entertainment1.com. Information: www.selectiverecall.com; www. facebook.com/selectiverecallrocks; or www.twitter.com/selectiverecall. SEVEN POUND FURY, original rock. Featuring Lynette Louise Varvil, vocals/string guitars/harmonica/ melodica; Erick Olsen, lead guitar; Scott Nickels, drums/percussion; Ginni Hauck, bass. Bookings: www. facebook.com/sevenpoundfury. Information: www.myspace.com/ lynette7poundfury or www.myspace. com/sevenpoundfury. SHADOW LEFT, Joseph David Broman, a one-man band act and songwriter, performing synthesized industrial-metal music along with contemporary covers and eclectic songs on keyboards and guitar. Bookings: rhymeclimate@gmail.com or www. reverbnation.com/theshadowleft. SHINDIG, a tribute to the ’60s. Band’s name comes from the ’60s TV show of the same name. Members are Shar-

man Strode, vocals/keyboard; Tom Rychter, vocals/rhythm guitar; Tom Benson, vocals/lead guitar; John Lega, vocals/bass guitar; and Mark Lega, vocals/drums. Bookings: 815-546-2042. Information: www.shindigband.com or Facebook. Schedule: Feb. 8, London Pub and Grill, Crystal Lake. SINFUL SAINTS DIXIELAND BAND, traditional New Orleans jazz. Directed and managed by Tom McDermott. Multiple bands featuring Tom McDermott, Mike Epifano, Ryan Miller, Bob Skallerup, Brian Tipps, trombones; Kurt Schulenburg, Dick Robertson, Mike Knauf, Teddy Holtz, Gary Parker, clarinet/sax; Dave Mitchell, Frank Katzback, Kevin Huff, Judy Bridges, Don Rhodes, “Spats” Studebaker, trumpets; Rob Curtis, Al Johnson, James Dossa, Tom Landeros, Mike Woitowicz, Jack Kuncl, Ernie Michaels, Jack Meilahn, banjo; Steve Marcus, Brian Borcherding, Tom Stasiak, Kurt Smith, John Harshey, tuba; and Mike Lerner, Ken Voelker, Kenny Holtz, Brian Sugrue, Bob Blazier, Sammy Geati, Chuck Schwartz, Bill Voda, drums; Vance Nelson, Ed Lescher, keyboard. Bookings: 815-404-6769; tom@sinfulsaintsband.com or www. sinfulsaintsband.com. SING WITH THE BAND, live band interactive karaoke with more than 500 songs. Everything from ABBA to Zappa. Lyrics provided. You are part of the band and star of the show! Featuring Joe Rocha, vocals/bass; Jay Rocha, bass/vocals; Scott Azzarello, guitar/vocals; and Dave Nishi, drums. Bookings: Joe Rocha, 630-939-5013 or www.singwiththeband.com. SIX STRINGS DOWN, classic rock, ’80s retro tunes, blues featuring female guitarist Dani Lampi, lead guitar/vocals; David Witt, vocals; George Lemperis, lead guitar/vocals; Frank Laumbinger, drums; and Charles Beadle, bass/vocals. Bookings: 815385-4680; danil@hotmail.com or www.sixstringsdown.cjb.net. SKY BURIAL, featuring Kevin Tuegel, guitar; Sean Kenney, vocals; Mark Servantes, bass; and Jason Pare, drums. Bookings: Warp Skatepark, 847-458-4066 or Kevin Pare, 847-9152655. SNAFU BAND, blues, classic rock, Southern rock and country covers. Featuring Ross Benson, guitar/harmonica/vocals; Melissa Rolley, vocals; Jeff Haberer, guitar/backing vocals; Todd Thorez, bass; Jesse Caruthers, drums. Bookings: 847-975-6030; snafuband@live.com or www.snafuband.com. SOUTHERN EXPOSURE, a country/southern rock band featuring Dave Freeman, lead vocals/guitar; Pete Walker, rhythm guitar; Judsen Brown, lead guitar/keyboards/vocals; Rich Dibona, percussion; and Jeremy Montoto, bass/vocals. Bookings: Dave, 815-970-4345; Pete, 815-693-0299 or http://www.myspace.com/southernexposure2. Continued on page 23

Hilarious Tony Award-winning musical comedy “Nine superbly talented performers ... a great evening of musical entertainment.” - The Woodstock Independent

March 8-10, 15-17, & 22-24

Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. • Sundays at 3 p.m. Woodstock Opera House | 121 Van Buren Street, Woodstock | www.woodstockoperahouse.com

To Order Tickets, Call: (815) 338-5300

Come 45 minutes early to volunteer to spell with our cast!

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Please join us for a Kentucky Derbythemed evening featuring Southern fare & entertainment and fabulous Live and Silent Auctions.This year’s Live Auction will feature four box seats at the Arlington Million, a week in a condo in Fort Myers Beach and more!

RSVP by Friday, March 29th.

Contact Liz Annetti, Events Coordinator at 815.334.8987 x25 or email: lannetti@hpclinic.org Paypal tickets @ www.hpclinic.org

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Schedule: 6:00 pm Registration, Cocktails & Silent Auction 7:00 pm Dinner & Entertainment 8:30 pm Live Auction Location: Crystal Lake Holiday Inn 800 South Route 31