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Johnnie Thomas, District 155 superintendent, said that throughout negotiations neither side lost focus on the end goal: “Serving our students and community.”

sdibenedetto@shawmedia.com CRYSTAL LAKE – District 155 and its teacher union reached a tentative, threeyear agreement Friday evening after nearly 10 months of negotiations that stalled earlier this fall over salary and benefit differences.

Neither side would disclose the details of the tentative deal, but both administrators and union officials expect the agreement to be approved in the coming weeks. The District 155 Education Association should vote Jan. 17 on the contract, with the District Board expected to vote Jan. 21, according to a

joint statement from the district and its teacher union. “This tentative agreement will allow us to recognize our excellent teaching staff,” Superintendent Johnnie Thomas said in the statement. “Though these negotiations were lengthy, neither side ever lost focus on the end-goal of serving our students and

community.” Both sides submitted final contract offers to the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board in early November after formally declaring an impasse in negotiations that began in late March. Concerned with proposed contract cuts, an overwhelming majority of the District

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to statistics released this week by the Federal Reserve System. Overspending is the most common financial problem for families this time of year, said Terry Maryniw, the owner of Maryniw Financial in Lake in the Hills. “It’s hard if you’re a family,” he said. “It’s hard to say no to your kids. You want them to have a good Christmas, but you need to be able to put food on the table and pay the rent.” That’s why he and other financial advisers recommend that people put together a budget, as-

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“It’s hard if you’re a family. It’s hard to say no to your kids. You want them to have a good Christmas, but you need to be able to put food on the table and pay the rent.” Terry Maryniw Owner of Maryniw Financial in Lake in the Hills

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155 Education Association’s 440 members authorized the intent to strike before the impasse. The Crystal Lake teachers’ union had never before held a strike vote in its 40-year history. On Friday, Justin Hubly, District 155 Education

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McQueen acquitted, blasted by judge By CHELSEA McDOUGALL cmcdougall@shawmedia.com ROCKFORD – A Winnebago County judge acquitted the special prosecutor in Lou Bianchi’s criminal trials, but not before blasting the man and apologizing to the State’s Attorney. Bianchi defense attorney turned prosecutor in this case, Terry Ekl, was seeking to hold Thomas McQueen in criminal contempt, alleging that McQueen withheld discovery materials that would have been beneficial to Bianchi’s defense. M c Q u e e n Thomas was appointed McQueen as special prosecutor in Bianchi’s two corruption trials. In both – first in 2010 and again in 2011 – the State’s Attorney was acquitted before presenting a defense. Winnebago County Judge Joseph McGraw lambasted McQueen saying he believed McQueen ignored his legal duty by withholding emails and witness statements from the Bianchi prosecution. Ultimately, though, McGraw ruled that there was not proof beyond a reasonable doubt that McQueen had willfully violated court orders. But the judge called the McQueen’s actions “repugnant.” “This should in no way be construed as an exoneration

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PLANS FOR INTERSECTION REVIEWED LAKE IN THE HILLS – Village officials now are reviewing plans for the county’s proposed Randall Road improvements, which include a continuous flow intersection at Algonquin Road. Early estimates for the Randall Road improvements from Ackman to County Line Road put the price tag at $80 million. For more, see page B1.

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Fewer sex assaults reported in 2012-’13 But report shows sexism still a part of military academies’ culture By LOLITA C. BALDOR The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Students at the U.S. military academies often believe they have to put up with sexist and offensive behavior, according to a Pentagon report released Friday, reflecting a culture of disrespect that permeates the schools and their sports teams and fuels reports of sexual harassment and assaults. The report points to scandals involving sports teams at all three academies during the last school year as examples of the problems, and it urges leaders to do more to improve training and prevention programs. The issue of sexual assaults has gripped the military in the last year after a series of high-profile cases from academy students to generals. Led by female senators, the defense

appropriations bill Obama signed in December would tighten rules surrounding how sexual-assault cases are handled in the military justice system. The annual report on sexual assaults at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in New York, the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., and the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., identifies sports and club teams as an area where they need to expand training. Military officials say they are working on ways to encourage students to take action when they see or hear of sexual assault or harassment. Overall, reported sexual assaults at the academies were down, from 80 to 70, during the school year that ended last May. Of those, almost twothirds were at the Air Force Academy. The assaults can range from un-

wanted sexual contact to rape. The report also notes that alcohol is often a factor in sexual assaults, and it urges military leaders to do more to restrict and monitor drinking and liquor sales. Members of Congress said the report underscores the persistent problem of sexual harassment and abuse across the military. “We must remain focused on creating an environment that prevents retaliation and revictimization,” said Rep. Niki Tsongas, D-Mass. Athletes and sports teams came under increased scrutiny in light of separate harassment and assault incidents at all three schools. At the Naval Academy, three members of the football team faced accusations in a complicated sexual assault case involving a female student at an off-campus party. Charges were

dropped against two team members. The third is still scheduled for trial. At West Point, the men’s rugby team was temporarily disbanded, and more than a dozen seniors were demoted and faced other punishment and restrictions, after emails that were derogatory to women came to light. And there was a similar problem with sports team members at the Air Force Academy circulating a document that disparaged women. Defense officials said students view crude behavior and harassment as an almost accepted experience at the academies and that victims feel peer pressure not to report incidents. So the schools are being encouraged to beef up training, particularly among student leaders, to recognize and feel empowered to report or step in when they see unacceptable behavior.

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Three more health insurers extend payment deadlines By CARLA K. JOHNSON The Associated Press CHICAGO – Giving Illinois customers more leeway, three more health insurance carriers extended payment deadlines Friday for people who signed up in the December rush for coverage under President Barack Obama’s health care law. Land of Lincoln Health extended its payment deadline to Jan. 31 for people already signed up for plans with coverage effective Jan. 1. Aetna customers now have until Jan. 14 to pay their first premium for January coverage. Coventry customers have until Jan. 17. Earlier in the week, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois extended its deadline to Jan. 30 and Humana pushed its cutoff date to Jan. 31.

Blown deadlines have become commonplace for people buying insurance under the new health care law. An original New Year’s Eve payment deadline fell by the wayside after the technical problems of the federal website HealthCare.gov slowed down people trying to sign up. The enrollment deadline itself shifted from mid-December to Christmas Eve. This week, insurance company officials declined to say exactly how many of their new customers had paid their first monthly premiums, but some said a majority of customers had paid. Some acknowledged that insurance premiums will be a new financial responsibility for some families, who may still be fiddling with their household budgets to find money to cover the bill.

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Rauner embraces ‘average Joe’ Candidate promotes image on the campaign trail By KERRY LESTER The Associated Press MCLEANSBORO – Dressed down in a fleece vest and khakis, Bruce Rauner works potential voters at PJ’s Cafe, greeting the locals as a waitress brings around the usual plates of eggs, hash browns and toast. Rauner, a billionaire businessman hoping to emerge from March’s Republican primary as the GOP’s choice for governor, is a long way from the wealthy north shore of Chicago, where he and wife Diana live in a $3.3 million

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Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner listens to comments from guests at the Italian Village restaurant Tuesday in Carbondale. mansion. Here in downstate Illinois, the unemployment rate hovers around 20 percent in many counties. Rauner’s goal is to persuade voters that he is like them, similar to the message in the TV ads he has spent millions of dollars airing in recent weeks. And that means

explaining his luxury campaign charter bus with the leather couches, even as he talks about his roots milking cows with his grandfather, hunting and riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. “This bus is the fanciest thing I’ve ever driven around on,” he said. “It’s like a jet on

four wheels.” While he was greeted warmly, Rauner’s challenge in crafting an “average Joe” image came into stark relief this week during his swing through 30 of the state’s southernmost communities. Rauner’s tour, dubbed the “Shake Up Express” by the campaign, brought him to restaurants, farm bureaus and local Republican organizations, but headlines about his shifting stance on the minimum wage took the focus off his efforts downstate. Drawn into a thorny issue that could feature prominently in the 2014 campaign, Rauner insisted that he is in favor of hiking the minimum wage under the right conditions – but his response only came after tapes surfaced on which he is heard calling for the minimum wage to be cut and saying he was “adamantly, adamantly” against raising it.

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Ex-Chicago alderman gets 10½ years for corruption CHICAGO – A federal judge who sentenced a former Chicago alderman to 10½ years in prison said some Illinois politicians aren’t getting the message that corrupt behavior carries a heavy price. He made the comment Friday while sentencing 60-year-old Ambrosio Medrano for scheming to Ambrosio accept bribes Medrano and kickbacks to sell bandages to hospitals. Medrano must report to prison by March 21. One prison where the defense said they’d like Medrano to go is the Colorado facility where former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is serving a 14-year sentence for corruption. Judge Gary Feinerman told Friday’s hearing the “cost-ben-

efit calculation” of politicians “is skewed” and too many conclude that the benefits outweigh the potential costs.

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Reid changes course on GOP and jobless bill WASHINGTON – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid retreated from his refusal to allow votes on Republican-backed changes in legislation relating to long-term jobless benefits. On Thursday, the Nevada Democrat said flatly he would not allow the Senate to vote on any proposed GOP changes. But now, Reid spokesman Adam Jentleson said the majority leader is absolutely willing to allow votes on a reasonable number of relevant amendments from Republicans. The spokesman did not say how many Reid had in mind, or what he meant by relevant. The bill would take the place of a program that expired late last month. It is stalled short of the 60 votes needed for passage, with lawmakers from the two parties haggling over details including methods for offsetting the cost.

Feds won’t renew health website’s lead contractor WASHINGTON – The Obama administration is parting ways with the lead outside contractor for the federal health care website. HealthCare.gov had to be rebuilt after a disastrous launch last fall that embarrassed the president. CGI Federal’s current contract will not be renewed after February. That’s according to a person familiar with the situation who requested anonymity to discuss a government contracting matter. Instead, the administration intends to hire tech company Accenture to run the website. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services confirmed the change Friday in an indirectly-worded statement, saying, “We are working with our contract partners to make a mutually agreed upon transition.” The site was down 60 percent of the time in October. Since it was fixed, more than 1 million people have signed up.

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The ASSOCIATED PRESS SALT LAKE CITY – The U.S. attorney general said Friday that the federal government would recognize samesex unions in Utah, marking the latest significant show of support for gay marriage from the Obama administration. The action means that more than 1,000 same-sex couples who were married in Utah recently can file federal taxes jointly, get Social Security benefits for spouses and request legal immigration status for partners, among other benefits.

The declaration by Attorney General Eric Holder marked the latest chapter in the legal battle over same-sex marriage in Utah that has sent couples and state officials on a helter-skelter wave of emotions over the last three weeks. A federal judge overturned Utah’s ban on same-sex marriage Dec. 20, and hundreds of couples got married. The U.S. Supreme Court intervened this week and put a halt to the weddings until the courts sort out the matter. Utah then declared it would not recognize the weddings, but would allow

of emotions, the show of support from the federal government provided validation and turned a rally at the Utah state capitol into a raucous celebration. People held signs that read, “Two moms make a right,” ‘’Love is love” and “Marriage is a human right – not a heterosexual privilege” and “We are Family” played through loudspeakers. Holder said the families should not be asked to endure uncertainty regarding their benefits while courts decide the issue of same-sex marriage in Utah.

couples to continue to receive whatever benefits they had obtained before the high court ruling. Utah leaders reiterated Friday that the state would not recognize same-sex weddings, meaning couples can receive federal benefits but are limited at the state level. The Mormon church weighed in again, instructing local leaders that same-sex wedding ceremonies and receptions are prohibited in its churches and reiterating its belief that homosexuality is not condoned by God. But for same-sex couples who have experienced a wave

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A chemical spill left the water for 300,000 people in and around West Virginia’s capital city stained blue-green and smelling like licorice, with officials saying Friday it was unclear when it might be safe again to even take showers and do laundry. Federal authorities began investigating how the foaming agent escaped a chemical plant and seeped into the Elk River. Just how much of the chemical leaked into the river was not yet known. Officials are working with the company that makes the chemical to determine how much can be in the water without it posing harm to residents, said West Virginia American Water president Jeff McIntyre. “We don’t know that the water’s not safe. But I can’t say that it is safe,” McIntyre said Friday. For now, there is no way to treat the tainted water aside from flushing the system until it’s in lowenough concentrations to be safe, a process that could take

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decision violates federal law.” Bill Baroni, the Christie-appointed deputy director who has since resigned, forwarded a copy of the angry email to Christie’s scheduling secretary. Later that morning, Baroni emailed Foye: “I am on my way to office to discuss. There can be no public discourse.” Foye responded: “Bill that’s precisely the problem: there has been no public discourse on this.” Baroni later authorized a statement for reporters explaining that the closings were part of a traffic study. In recent weeks, there have been questions about the whether the closings were part of a legitimate study. Christie himself said on Thursday: “I don’t know whether this was a traffic study that then morphed into a political vendetta or a political vendetta that morphed into a traffic study.”

moved to contain the damage from the scandal, firing his deputy chief of staff, cutting ties to one of his chief political advisers and apologizing for the traffic jams. Two Christie appointees at the Port Authority resigned last month as the scandal unfolded. Christie has denied any involvement in the lane closings, and the two batches of documents released on Wednesday and Friday do not implicate him. The latest documents contain several emails from Port Authority media relations staff to higher-ups reporting on calls from reporters with questions about the closings. The agency did not respond to those calls. It was Foye’s Sept. 13 email that ordered the lanes reopened that generated deep discussion. In it, Foye called the decision to close the lanes “abusive” and added, “I believe this hasty and ill-advised

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TRENTON, N.J. – Officials squabbled over media leaks and worried about bad publicity in the days after lane closings near the George Washington Bridge caused huge traffic jams that now appear to have been politically orchestrated by a member of Gov. Chris Christie’s administration and key allies, documents released Friday show. In the documents, officials appointed by Christie seemed more concerned about the political fallout than the effects of the gridlock in the town of Fort Lee during four mornings in September. The thousands of pages were released by a New Jersey legislative committee investigating the scandal, which could haunt Christie’s expected run for president in 2016. The documents mostly involve the Port Authority of New York and New Jer-

sey, the agency that runs the bridge. Lawmakers are looking into allegations that Christie loyalists engineered the tie-ups to punish the Democratic mayor of Fort Lee for not endorsing Christie for re-election. The documents show that the traffic mess created tension between New York and New Jersey appointees at the Port Authority, with the New York side angrily countermanding the lane closings. In the correspondence, Port Authority chairman David Samson, a Christie appointee, suggested that the authority’s executive director, Patrick Foye, who was appointed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, had leaked to a reporter an internal memo ordering an end to the lane closings. Samson called that possibility “very unfortunate for NY/NJ relations.” On Thursday, Christie

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McGraw: ‘Prosecution was intended to embarrass Mr. Bianchi and his staff ’ • McQUEEN Continued from page A1 or approval of his behavior,” the judge said. “The special prosecutors and their investigators abused their office and authority … to wrongfully prosecute innocent people based on evidence they knew was deeply flawed or did not exist.”

McGraw then looked directly at Bianchi and apologized, saying a not guilty verdict for McQueen “cannot give you back what you’ve lost and gone through.” “This prosecution was intended to embarrass Mr. Bianchi and his staff, to subject him to scorn and ridicule,” McGraw said. “... What you and your staff went through is beyond the pale.”

Experts suggest getting debt off credit cards • DEBT Continued from page A1 debt consolidated on to one account with a lower interest rate. The fee to participate is based on a sliding scale and requires participants to close their credit cards. Most of the advice financial planners give centers around getting the debt off the credit cards, which can carry high interest rates. “What is really killing people is the interest rate on those credit cards,” said John Piershale, a certified financial planner with Piershale Financial Group in Crystal Lake. Moving that debt from a credit card could be done by opening a new credit card with a zero percent or low interest rate and rolling the debt on to that card, if the person has a good enough credit score, Maryniw said. The debt also could be consolidated into a home-equity loan, although the risk is that the house is used in collateral, Piershale said. If payments aren’t met, the house can be foreclosed on. Some retirement plans

also let people borrow against them, but that method also carries risks, he said. If the loan isn’t repaid according to plan, it can be considered an early distribution, which is can be subject to a 10 percent penalty and the income tax. Those who look to these alternatives need to make sure they have the ability to pay, Piershale said. That’s why Peschke said she tends to advise against going that route. “If you haven’t adjusted your spending and your habits, you’ll be back where you were with credit-card debt plus your mortgage payment is higher,” she said referring to debt consolidation through a home-equity loan. “There is no magic bullet, so I’m skeptical about some of these other options.” With the economy improving, Piershale hopes credit-card debt will become a less common problem. The amount of outstanding credit-card and other revolving loan debt hit a peak of over $1 trillion in December 2008, according to Fed statistics. It fell to just under $792 billion in April 2011.

Documents show 2 sides disagreed over salaries • D-155 Continued from page A1 Association president, said the tentative contract will allow the high school-only district to meet the needs of students and the community. “This tentative contract represents the tireless efforts of so many teachers and administrators, and is fair for all the stakeholders we serve,” Hubly said in the statement. The final offers forwarded to the state board showed that the two sides disagreed over salaries, teacher retirement benefits and work loads. The union proposed an increase to the base salary in year three of the proposed three-year contract, while the district offered lump sum increases to teachers at the top of the experience scale, according to documents posted to the two entities’ websites in November. The board’s offer also shifted an increasing portion of

employee contributions to the Teacher Retirement System to the employees. Although the details unknown, a tentative deal will likely cost the district. T. Ferrier, assistant finance superintendent, said earlier this fall that District 155 would spend an additional $500,000 for every 1 percent increase to teacher salary and benefits. The average teacher salary in District 155 is $94,866, but that number includes department chairs, which are not calculated in average teacher salaries for most districts. That reporting change will be made in District 155 sometime in 2014. If approved, the tentative contract would retroactively start on July 1, 2013, and expire on June 30, 2016. Terms of the agreement will be released once both sides approve the agreement, district officials said.

Bianchi showed not reaction in court, but became overwhelmed outside the courtroom. “Rather than seek the truth, Thomas McQueen chose to follow his ‘marching orders,’ ” Bianchi said in a written statement. “… By withholding evidence, altering reports and using faulty evidence to procure and indictment, he flagrantly disregarded our legal

process. In so doing, he put a knife through the foundation of our legal system.” The first word out of Ekl’s mouth after the judge’s tongue lashing was, simply, “wow.” Ekl, who represented Bianchi during his criminal trials, has called the prosecution a farce, “a political witch hunt.” “What McQueen did is absolutely abhorrent,” Ekl said. McQueen had declined to

comment after the verdict, saying he’d never talk about pending litigation. The contempt case centered on emails between McQueen and investigators from Quest Consultants. The emails surfaced when more than 17,000 documents were turned over to Ekl during a still pending federal civil-rights case against McQueen. Another special prosecu-

tor, also was subject to the civil-rights case, but since settled. Tonigan agreed to pay $157,500 but not admit any fault. He was not named in the criminal contempt complaint. Ekl said not naming Tonigan in the criminal contempt case had “nothing to do” with the settlement, as McQueen defense attorney’s argued during the two-day bench trial in Rockford last month.

Iran: Initial deal on implementing nuke deal

ment should respond within two days about whether they accept the terms. While not a final deal, it maps out a first-step agreement for six months as diplomats negotiate a final deal. A November deal calls for capping Iran’s uranium enrichment program in return for an easing of some international sanctions.

8BRIEFS Judge orders painting returned to museum ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A federal judge ruled that a napkin-sized painting by French impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir should be returned to a Baltimore museum from which it was stolen years ago. A Virginia woman claimed she bought it at a flea market for $7. Judge Leonie Brinkema on Friday rejected a claim of

ownership from the woman who said she bought it in 2009. Brinkema said there’s overwhelming evidence that the painting was stolen from the Baltimore Museum of Art in 1951. Marcia “Martha” Fuqua had planned to sell the painting at auction, but the sale was canceled after the museum said the painting was stolen. The FBI seized the painting in 2012.

GENEVA – Iran’s nuclear envoy in Geneva said an initial agreement has been reached on implementing a nuclear deal with six world powers and that it’s been sent to capitals for approval. Abbas Araghchi made the comments to the official IRNA news agency. He said world powers and the Iranian govern-

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8WORLD BRIEFS Report: Hundreds killed in rebel fighting in Syria BEIRUT – With nearly 500 people reported killed in a week of rebel infighting, many Syrians barricaded themselves in their homes Friday, while others emerged from mosques angrily accusing an al-Qaidalinked group of hijacking their revolution. The rebel-on-rebel clashes have overshadowed the battle against President Bashar Assad and underscore the perils for civilians caught in the crossfire of two parallel wars. The violence, which pits fighters from a variety of Islamic groups and mainstream factions against the feared al-Qaida-linked Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, have spread across four provinces in opposition-held parts of northern Syria.

French president angry over report on love life PARIS – French President Francois Hollande is threatening legal action over a magazine report saying he is having a secret affair with a French actress. Hollande, in a statement obtained by The Associated Press, said he “deeply deplores the attacks on respect for privacy, to which each citizen has a right.” It said he is weighing possible action, including via the Francois courts. He did Hollande not address the alleged affair. Rumors have long circulated that Hollande might have a lover. The magazine Closer published images Friday showing a bodyguard and a helmeted man it said is Hollande visiting what Closer said is the actress’ apartment. Hollande has never married. He had four children with poli-

tician Segolene Royal, and has been living in recent years with journalist Valerie Trierweiler, considered France’s first lady.

Nervous calm in Fallujah, but clashes nearby BAGHDAD – Residents started to trickle back to the besieged city of Fallujah on Friday as militants and government forces both appear to be preparing for a long standoff. Al-Qaida-linked fighters and tribal gunmen are camped on the outskirts of the city, with Iraqi army and police stationed nearby. A tense calm has settled over the city, although sporadic street fighting rattled Ramadi and surrounding areas in Sunni-dominated Anbar province, a vast desert region west of Baghdad that was once a major battleground for U.S. troops. The extremist militants, emboldened by fellow fighters’ gains in the civil war in neighboring Syria, have tried to position themselves as the champions of Iraqi Sunnis angry at the Shiite-led government over what they see as efforts to marginalize them. Defense Ministry spokesman Mohammed al-Askari told The Associated Press on Friday that the government’s patience would not last forever. “If there is no other solution, then the security forces and allied tribal fighters will enter these cities,” al-Askari said.

U.S. diplomat departs after India expulsion demand NEW DELHI – The United States said Friday it was withdrawing a diplomat from India in hopes it would end a bitter dispute that started with the arrest and strip Devyani search of an Khobragade Indian diplomat in New York.

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Death of colonel who inspired hope in Congo BENI, Congo – In a place where death is never far away, the colonel seemed larger than life, invincible. He stood at well over 6 feet, a good head or two taller than the crowds that thronged around him, waving palms and chanting his name. His soldiers claimed he had survived being shot at a dozen times in the jungles of eastern Congo. The dream blew up in an explosion last week, when his convoy came under attack. The man who was supposed to be beyond death died, and with him died some of the first faint stirrings of hope the people of the troubled east Congo have dared to feel in years. The death of Col. Mamadou Ndala comes barely two months after he led the Congolese army to a historic victory against the country’s most serious rebels, with the help of a United Nations brigade. It is another blow to a devastated country where an untold number have died in nearly two decades of conflict. It also hurts efforts to make Congo responsible for its own security; the turbulent nation is now host to the largest United Nations peacekeeping mission in the world.

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Accountability to taxpayers The Northwest Herald Editorial Board offers this week’s thumbs up and thumbs down: Thumbs up: To McHenry County Judge Sharon Prather for ordering that fired 11-year Harvard Police Department veteran Phillip Held repay the $9,509.74 for time when he called in sick and forged doctors notes. Despite agreeing to a plea deal, Prather made the former officer accountable for the public money that he shouldn’t have been paid in the first place. Thumbs down: To the United Way of Greater McHenry County being off pace to reach its fundraising goal of $1.5 million. Steve Otten, executive director of the county’s United Way branch, still is optimistic that the organization will reach its goal. To do that, however, United Way will need your help. Twenty-seven local agencies benefit from the United Way of Greater McHenry County. One in four county residents are helped directly from the services of those 27 agencies. Those interested in donating can visit www.uwmchenry.org for information. Thumbs up: To Hannah Beardsley School In Crystal Lake and teacher Mary Warren for hosting the fourth annual Discover Engineering Week. Each year the school brings in professional engineers and plans fun activities to get kids excited about careers in technology, engineering, science and math, which are often areas where American lag behind. Demonstrating how these skills are applicable in the real world is really the soul of education.

8HOW CONGRESS VOTED A look at this week’s major votes in Congress and how those who represent McHenry County voted:

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Unemployment benefits The purpose: A bill to provide for the extension of certain unemployment benefits, and for other purposes. The vote: Cloture on the motion to proceed agreed to in the Senate on Tuesday by zero votes – 60 voted “yes,” 37 voted “no” and three didn’t vote. Local representation: Sen. Dick Durbin (D) voted “yes;” Sen. Mark Kirk (R) voted “no.”

Janet Yellen confirmation The purpose: To confirm Janet L. Yellen, of California, to be chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years. The vote: Nomination confirmed in the Senate on Monday by 14 votes – 56 voted “yes,” 26 voted “no” and 18 didn’t vote. Local representation: Sen. Dick Durbin (D) didn’t vote; Sen. Mark Kirk (R) voted “yes.” Source: The New York Times’ Inside Congress website

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Prep for unexpected The dangers posed by the Dec. 30 train derailments and explosions near Casselton, N.D., certainly is catching the attention of emergency responders, the rail and energy industries, and environmental interests. But there’s one segment of the population that seems to be overlooking some valuable lessons from this crash. Who? The general public. Don’t think so? Imagine this scenario: It’s 1:30 p.m. on a weekday afternoon. Suddenly what happened outside Casselton happens on the rail line in your town. As spilled oil continues to burn, authorities order you to immediately evacuate the city. What do you do? Where do you go? If you’re at work, do you go home first? How can you get there, though, if the rail line is in the way? What about your family at home? Or what if your spouse is working across town? What about your kids who are still in school? If you’re the leader of your business, do you have an evacuation plan? Do employees know what to do? If the disaster directly affects your facility, do you have emergency procedures in place? Have employees been trained on them? And, oh by the way, it is mid-January, which presents another whole set of challenges. The point here isn’t to scare people into panic mode. Rather, it’s just the opposite. Residents should have at least a basic knowledge of what to do if an emergency evacuation is declared in their community. Do you have that knowledge? Do your spouse and kids? Your employees? The Federal Emergency Management Agency is a good starting point for that information. Visit www.ready.gov/evacuating-yourself-andyour-family for basic information for families. Employers can check FEMA, too. But another potential source is “How to Plan for Workplace Emergencies and Evacuations,” from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It’s available here: www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3088.pdf. St. Cloud (Minn.) Times

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

To the Editor: I was a trustee of the Crystal Lake Public Library for 11 years, stepping down last year. What did I learn? What you see: You come into the library having reserved a book online or checked the new book shelf. You might use the internet or take a class, take your child to story hour, ask a librarian a question and more. The staff is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. What’s not to like? What you don’t see: The tremendous growth in usage of the library. The library processed 655,000 items in 2002 and over 1 million items in 2010 in the same aging, cramped space. Up 50 percent while the Crystal Lake population grew 5 percent. The library has three older heat-

ing-and-air-conditioning systems. Another story room is needed. The main meeting room downstairs is much too small and always booked far in advance. Try and reserve it. Most libraries have two or more. I could go on. If you were on the board and it was your job to provide the library Crystal Lake deserves, you would see the need for a newer large library like I do. Brian V. Pappalardo Lakewood

Missing tax reality To the Editor: At a recent McHenry School Board District 15 meeting, members voted 5-2 to raise taxes, which will amount to about $30 per household. This action was taken after

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submitting a budget that reflects a $38 million surplus. It is becoming evident that McHenry County school boards and city councils have no concept of the present economy or the fact that people are leaving our county at an alarming rate because they are being taxed out of their homes. Perhaps it is time (way overdue) for a watch-dog effort to monitor

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every taxing body in the county and advise our residents of any impending agendas that affect taxes, levies, spending or loans. Only two members of the District 15 board had the courage to vote “no” on the tax increase. Thank you to Erik Sivertsen and John O’Neill. Geri Davis McHenry

Obama finds home with prep-school gang WASHINGTON – Politicians who rise to the pinnacle of their profession amass thousands of dear friends, valued colleagues and allies along the way. Close friends, not so much. Every office on Capitol Hill has its power wall of broad smiles and shoulder-squeezes as proof. No one seems to miss the real thing. So it came as a surprise when we learned over the holidays that Barack Obama, that paragon of reserve bordering on the arctic, has a small group of prepschool buddies he reunites with every Hawaii vacation. Getting together with these classmates is one reason the president has returned to the island in the years after his grandmother’s death. This is all the more unexpected because Obama is by far the least emotionally available president to come along in a while. Compared with Bill Clinton, who turned the White House into a hotel, and the Bushes (the first of whom wrote thousands of notes; the second known for giving nicknames and bro-hugs from one end of Texas to the other), he’s a downright misanthrope. According to the three Hawaii pals, knowing Obama way back when is a big part of what makes the relationship so binding. At the time, there was little to be gained from hanging with the dude they knew as Barry, who comes across in his memoir, “Dreams From My Fa-

VIEWS Margaret Carlson ther,” as a particularly pensive, searching teenager and hardly the most ambitious or connected one at Honolulu’s prestigious Punahou School. They had time to ponder what life is all about, shoot hoops and become worthy of their collective nickname, the Choom Gang, whose minor sport was smoking pot. That shared history is what brings them together still, one of the gang, Mike Ramos, told the New York Times last week: “It’s the unconditional love, it’s the nontransactional nature of the relationship – that enduring quality.” Holding on to such relationships is hard for any of us. Kids, jobs and mortgages intrude. But nonpoliticians have the luxury of trying. Every waking minute of a politician’s life is spent on the make. The cost of so much networking to form new, useful relationships is dropping old ones. This isn’t to say that Richard Nixon didn’t come to like Bebe Rebozo, or that Ronald Reagan didn’t enjoy the Bloomingdales, or that George H.W. Bush didn’t appreciate the company of the Mosbachers, or Clinton that of his Arkansas fixers. Politicians are hardwired to love the one they’re with, and in

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a mutually satisfying way: One side is animated by the prospect of help getting elected; the other is motivated by the prospect of access and bragging rights. Unlike Sen. Ted Cruz, Obama didn’t announce that he hadn’t come to Washington to make new friends, but he hasn’t nonetheless. Nixon, Reagan and Clinton made no distinction between consultants and friends, and Clinton, in particular, collected friends like baseball cards. Such friends are subservient and dispensable. Clinton knew every county manager in the country, as well as the name of his or her spouse, kids and pets; Obama is unlikely to remember one outside Iowa or New Hampshire. When Clinton came under pressure, he had to cut loose friends such as Webb Hubbell. Hubbell wasn’t surprised. Everyone picked up along the way in politics knows the deal. George W. Bush was all about making new friends as he tried to make a name for himself apart from his East Coast elite pedigree. He wanted to start fresh in the oilfields of Texas. Those carefully cultivated relationships helped him become an owner of the Texas Rangers, then governor and president. By the time he got to the White House, his most essential friend was Karl Rove – until he wasn’t. One reason Obama has the luxury of real friendships is that he didn’t have to spend time cultivating unreal ones climb-

ing the greasy pole of politics. He arrived fully formed, rarely having had to kiss the ring of county chairmen or kowtow to party bosses. That’s why he goes to a lot of trouble to keep an annual reunion with the Choom Gang, but has to be forced to socialize with would-be political allies. Sen. Jon Tester, a Montana Democrat whose vote the president would have needed had he followed through with the nomination of Larry Summers for Federal Reserve chairman, said recently that he hadn’t heard from Obama for years. And forget about making nice with the opposition. Obama’s to-do list is that of a man fully satisfied with the company he already keeps. He has to be reminded he should call Gov. Chris Christie, play golf with House Speaker John Boehner, and invite Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid over for dinner. For Clinton, being pulled from a late-night game of Hearts with a donor or having to close down the Lincoln Bedroom, was to be deprived of oxygen. Not needing any of that is a source of strength for Obama the man, but a weakness for Obama the politician. Success in the dark arts requires quantity, not quality, when it comes to friends. • Margaret Carlson is a Bloomberg View columnist.

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FREE CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING Several McHenry County locations will accept Christmas trees for recycling free of charge. Christmas trees dropped off for recycling must have all decorations removed. Artificial trees will not be accepted. Drop-off sites open to McHenry County residents through Wednesday include: Glacial Park, 6316 Harts Road, Ringwood; Rush Creek, 20501 McGuire Road, Harvard (at Twin Oaks parking area); and Algonquin Township, 3702 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Dorr Township residents can drop off trees through Jan. 31 at Dorr Township Road District, 12322 Davis Road, Woodstock. The site is open Monday through Friday during business hours. Nunda Township residents can drop off trees at Nunda Township Road District, 3518 Bay Road, Crystal Lake. The site is open 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. For information, call Kristy Hecke at 815-334-4585.

McHenry man pleads guilty Gets 50 years in prison for sexually abusing two family members By STEPHEN DiBENNEDETTO sdibenedetto@shawmedia.com WOODSTOCK – A 31-year-old McHenry man pleaded guilty Friday in exchange for 50 years in prison on charges of criminal sexual assault and predatory criminal sexual abuse of two family members. Joseph D. Losch will serve 35 years for the McHenry County charges and 15 years on Lake County charges, according to the terms of the plea. Losch will have to go to Lake County on Jan. 22 to accept the plea there, said Losch’s defense attorney Kevin Talbot.

The sentences would be served consecutively. A pending case in Wisconsin was dismissed based on the plea agreement accepted by McHenry County Judge Sharon Prather. “He never wanted a trial,” Talbot said. “He didn’t want the family in this case to go through a prolonged trial.” Losch was charged with four counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, a Class X felony, and three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. He was facing a natural life sentence if convicted at trial. The criminal sexual assault charge car-

ried 15 years while the predatory criminal sexual abuse charge carried 20 years. Assistant State’s Attorney Kate Lenhard said the plea agreement represented a good resolution that saved the family members from testifying during trial. “It’s still a good resolution because he will be in his 70s when he gets out of prison,” Lenhard said. Losch was charged in 2012. According to the criminal complaint, the abuse occurred from May 24 through August 6. A status hearing will be Jan. 27 where victim impact statements could be submitted.

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EVENT TO BENEFIT ANIMAL SHELTER SPRING GROVE – Nature’s Feed will host a pet nail clipping with Fur the Love of Dogs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 2440 Westward Drive. Donations are requested and will benefit Helping Paws Animal Shelter. For information, visit naturesfeed.net/events/natures-feedevents or call 815-675-2008.

Randall Road improvements could be $80M By JOSEPH BUSTOS jbustos@shawmedia.com LAKE IN THE HILLS – Village officials now are reviewing plans for the county’s proposed Randall Road improvements, which include a continuous flow intersection at Algonquin Road. McHenry County recently fulfilled a Freedom of Information Act request from the village after the phase one engineering plans were approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation, which was needed because the county hopes to use federal money for the project. Early estimates for the Randall Road improvements from Ackman Road to County Line Road put the price tag at $80 million. The plans include a continuous flow intersection at Randall and Algonquin roads as the preferred alternative at the intersection.

RACING PIGEON CLUB TO MEET 20th Century Racing Pigeon Club will meet at 4 p.m. Sunday at 2417 Country Club Road, Woodstock. The club welcomes 4-H members and others interested in pigeon racing. For information, call Adam Kuhn at 815-715-8769 or Bruce Vogrinc at 815-793-8031.

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Joseph D. Losch pleaded guilty in exchange for 50 years in prison on charges of criminal sexual assault and predatory criminal sexual abuse.

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WOODSTOCK – McHenry County Department of Health will offer cholesterol screenings from 7 to 9 a.m. Wednesday in Building A, 2200 N. Seminary Ave. The screening requires a 12-hour fast and includes total cholesterol, HDL and LDL cholesterol, fasting blood glucose, triglycerides, blood pressure and cardiovascular education. The cost is $35. Appointments are required at 815-334-4851.

ABOVE: Rose Marie Bruno of Fox Lake applauds the performance of Ron Camron and Sandie Triplet during the duo’s tribute to Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee on Friday in McHenry. Senior Services Associates Inc. of McHenry County hosted the New Year’s Eve Gala luncheon.

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Tour de Crystal Lake seeks city support CL man

CRYSTAL LAKE –The fifth annual Royal Bunco Bash will be at 6 p.m. Friday at the Holiday Inn, 800 S. Route 31. No experience is needed to play bunco, an easy dice game. The evening begins with a practice round for the inexperienced. Tickets are $30 a person, which includes three games of bunco, desserts and several raffles. Golden tables are available for $600 for a group of 12, which adds premiere seating, a dedicated server for the table, two drink tickets a person and a special raffle. Proceeds will benefit three McHenry County nonprofit organizations: Adult & Child Therapy Services, Court Appointed Special Advocates and Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association. For information, visit www. royalbuncobash.org.

8LOCAL DEATHS Elvira M. Freise 97, Union Virginia M. Visin 90, Crystal Lake OBITUARIES on page B3

Impersonators perform in McHenry Photos by H. RICK BAMMAN – hbamman@shawmedia.com

RIGHT: Camron and Triplet of Schaumburg sing and dance for the audience.

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By JEFF ENGELHARDT jengelhardt@shawmedia.com CRYSTAL LAKE – The return of Tour de Crystal Lake has hit early road bumps while city officials are undecided whether to give organizers a $20,000 grant to run the summer race. Marco Colbert, executive director for Prairie State Cycling Series, hopes to receive $20,000 from the hotel/motel tax fund to bring back Tour de Crystal Lake in July – a race that debuted last year in downtown Crystal Lake, attracting 300 competitors and just less than 1,000 spectators. While Crystal Lake City Council members praised the event, some were concerned with the amount of money requested, a potential violation of the council’s own rules of only giving to nonprofits out of that fund and whether the event could grow from its debut numbers. Colbert said he would attempt to secure enough sponsorship money to reimburse some of the city’s grant, but believed the race fit the hotel/motel tax fund’s purpose of supporting events that bring people to the city and promote community activity. “We think Crystal Lake is the perfect venue and it’s right in the heart of the downtown and shows off all the

Latin linked with ‘sovereign citizen’ By SHAWN SHINNEMAN sshinneman@shawmedia.com

“My experience has been that in the right venue – and I think Crystal Lake is a right venue – revenue grows in subsequent years and they become self sustainable.”

A Crystal Lake man was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his hand in a tax fraud scheme involving a woman said to be associated with the sovereign citizen movement. Steven Latin, 51, received the shortest sentence of the three convicted last summer. He was convicted of filing two fraudulent income tax returns in his name to claim “a massive fraud refund that he wasn’t entitled to,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Rachel Cannon said. Latin has been ordered to pay back more than $700,000 in restitution, Cannon said.

Marco Colbert, executive director for Prairie State Cycling Series

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Cyclists compete in the Pro Women Cat 1/2 race during the Intelligentsia Cup Tour de Crystal Lake in downtown Crystal Lake. features,” Colbert said. “My experience has been that in the right venue – and I think Crystal Lake is a right venue – revenue grows in subsequent years and they become self sustainable.” Crystal Lake financially supported the event last year, granting $9,000 out

of the general fund that was matched with $9,000 out of the McHenry County Convention & Visitors Bureau budget. The bureau is not expected to be able to support the race this year.

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eral government’s involvement in the United States healthcare system. He will speak to Huntley Area Tea Party members about President Barack Obama’s healthcare law and the effect it has on the healthcare system. For information, call 847-6699021. – Stephen Di Benedetto

HUNTLEY – Author and entrepreneur Michael Kalthoff will speak at a Huntley Area Tea Party meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, inside the Huntley Park District, 12015 Mill St. Author of “Saving Private Healthcare,” Kalthoff has been an outspoken critic of the fed-

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Bob Karlow, 44, of Crystal Lake celebrates after crossing the finish line as the winner of the Masters 35+ Cat 1/2/3 race during the Intelligentsia Cup Tour de Crystal Lake in downtown Crystal Lake.

CL mayor – a cycling fan – supported grant request • TOUR Continued from page B1 Mayor Aaron Shepley, a cycling enthusiast, strongly supported the grant request and said the council should invest in the event and give it an opportunity to grow as it has in St. Charles and the other stops on the seven-race circuit. “We would not be doing ourselves justice ... if we did not see it come back one more year,” Shepley said, which was echoed by councilman Jeff Thorsen. “Years two and three are when you start seeing the crowds grow.” The city would have the funding for the event with $101,474 projected to be in the hotel/motel tax fund at the end of the 2014-15 fiscal year. The city is projected to bring in $290,000 in that fund during the 2014-15 fiscal year and has already committed $292,000 in expenditures. Councilman Brett Hopkins said other organizations also are seeking funding and he would like to see all requests before approving an amount for any event. “We have limited funds

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Cyclists compete in the Mens Cat 4 race during the Intelligentsia Cup Tour de Crystal Lake in 2013 in downtown Crystal Lake. and we need to find a mechanism for allocating them all fairly,” Hopkins said. “I would like to see this go back so we can see it with all the other requests.” Councilwoman Ellen Brady-Mueller said funding the event could appear as favoritism as the city has not

given money for the annual triathlon in any year. She also had concerns about how many spectators the race could draw, although she said she enjoyed it last year. “I don’t know anyone that watches the Tour de France ... it’s not like it’s football,” she said. “It’s always a great

event for the riders. ... I just don’t know how you get spectators to grow.” The Prairie State Cycling Series is a regional competition featuring international professional cyclists racing for the Intelligentsia Cup. The Crystal Lake race is scheduled for July 20.

Report: DeSalvo sentenced to 30 months in prison • FRAUD Continued from page B1 Latin’s case was connected with that of Sharon Anzaldi, who is associated with the sovereign citizen movement, and her son, Phillip DeSalvo. The three exchanged emails over the course of more than a year about how to skirt the system, Cannon said. Sovereign citizens inten-

tionally clog up court systems and other government agencies and show a disregard for the law. Cannon said that evidence presented at trial didn’t necessarily point toward Latin’s association with the movement. Anzaldi, 67, of Elmwood Park, was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison and will have to pay about $850,000 in restitution. De-

Salvo, 42, of Bartlett, was sentenced to 30 months in prison, according to a news release from the Northern District of Illinois U.S. Attorney’s Office. Anzaldi was convicted of filing 13 false federal income tax returns for herself, friends and family that caused the IRS to pay more than $1 million in unwarranted refunds. The fraudulently claimed refunds to-

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taled more than $8 million, according to the release. In one instance, a couple paid Anzaldi $31,000 to file the fraudulent return, which has continued to cause problems for them even after they’ve returned the bulk of the fraudulent refund, the release said. Penalties and interest on the amount they spent before returning the money continues to accrue, the release said.

Village President Paul Mulcahy said the response from the county was “voluminous.” “We’ve had questions from the very beginning of this process six or seven years ago,” Mulcahy said. The village wants to review “the sort of data used on projections on the amount of traffic on Randall Road, why they feel this sort of change, ... the scope of it, [and] why they feel we need to do something as dramatic as a CFI, and see if we indeed agree on the basis of their decisions.” Public Works Director Fred Mullard said the village received 2,000 to 3,000 pages of documents. “Our big focus is the basis of why it needs to be a CFI as opposed to a conventional intersection, which is much better for our community,” Mullard said. Mullard said there is no specific timetable for the village’s review. The village may even take the information to outside consultants to see if they agree with county assessments, Mulcahy said. Mulcahy acknowledged there is snarled traffic during peak times in the morning and evening and Saturday afternoons. He said a lot has to do with single-turn lanes from Randall onto Algonquin Road. Lake in the Hills officials have adamantly been against the proposed CFI because it would block off access to businesses along Randall Road. Mulcahy suggested all that might be needed are additional left-turn lanes that are longer so traffic turning left doesn’t block thru lanes. That solution would be much cheaper and would have less impact on businesses, Mulcahy added. Mulcahy said the western bypass is going in, and that Route 47 in Huntley has been expanded along with a full in-

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terchange at Interstate-90. Those improvements will change driving habits, Mulcahy said. “I don’t see where growth is going to come that will affect Randall Road,” Mulcahy said. “If there is growth, it is to the west or infill in Crystal Lake.” County officials now plan to move forward with phase two engineering, which includes the drawing of blueprints for the project. The County Board’s Transportation Committee on Wednesday plans to review a $9.1 million contract with Transystems and Bollinger Lach and Associates to conduct the phase two engineering. The contract is expected to be voted on by the full County Board in February. “We’ll see what kind of different examination of problems and options are brought to bear by Transystems and Bollinger,” County Administrator Peter Austin said. The engineering firms were brought on because they have an understanding of the issues on Randall Road, of moving people through the northsouth corridor and facilitating commerce, Austin said. “We want to look at how best to do that,” Austin said. Ultimately it’s up to the County Board to determine what sort of improvement is done at the intersection, Austin added. So far the county has secured $10.6 million of federal money through the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning for the estimated $80 million project. “Beyond that, we don’t have financing lined up,” Austin said.

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OBITUARIES ELVIRA M. FREISE Born: December 2, 1916; Schaumburg Died: January 7, 2014; Marengo Elvira M. Freise, 97, of Union, IL, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, at Florence Nursing Home, Marengo. She was born on Dec. 2, 1916 in Schaumburg, IL to William and Alma (Nebal) Heide. On June 26, 1935 in Schaumburg she married Henry H. Freise. For 50 years she was proprietor of Freise's Country Market in Union, IL. Elvira is survived by a daughter Lois Reiser and a son Donald Freise Sr., seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Henry of 46 years, two son's Kenneth G. and Henry W. Freise, her sister Evelyn Hartman, a son-in-law Floyd Reiser, a daughter-in-law Jane Freise, a grandchild Debbie Freise and a great grandson Gabriel Joseph Freise. Visitation will be held from 2 to 7 PM ,Sunday Jan. 12, 2014, at Zion Lutheran Church, 416 Jackson St., Marengo, IL 60152 and from 10 AM Monday until the time of service at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at McHenry County Memorial Park, Woodstock, IL. Memorials may be made in her name to Zion Lutheran Church or Journey Care Hospice, 527 W. South St. Woodstock, IL 60098. Arrangements by Fredrick Funeral Home, Hampshire, IL 847-683-2711

VIRGINIA M. VISIN Born: May 2, 1923; Cicero, IL Died: Dec. 28, 2013; Woodstock, IL Virginia Mary Visin (Ginny), age 90, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully at Centegra Hospital on December 28, 2013. Ginny was born May 2, 1923, in Cicero, Illinois, the daughter of Lillian and Jerome Zajicek. On April 10, 1943, she married the love of her life and best friend, Robert J. Visin. Together, Bob and Ginny raised four daughters and made numerous lifetime friends. A wonderful cook, Ginny also enjoyed gardening, reading, knitting, and visiting with family and friends. A sixty-six year resident of Crystal Lake, Ginny served the community as a member of the Service League of Crystal Lake, P.E.O. Chapter LD, and Sherman Hospital Auxiliary. Ginny worshiped at the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake for fifty years, joined the women's Dorcas Circle, and prepared the sanctuary for Sunday services. Ginny is survived by her loving children, Pamela (Mike) Byers, Melinda (Ted) Eckhardt, Deborah (John) Hindman, and Melissa (Tim) Giles; fourteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and her sister, Patricia Andel of Lake in the Hills. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Visin; parents, Lillian and Jerome; and brothers, James, Jerome, and Thomas. Honoring Ginny's love of flowers, the Inurnment and Memorial Service will be held in spring, at the First United Methodist Church, 236 Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Crystal Lake Interfaith Food Pantry, 257 King Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.

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Lawmakers respond to municipal needs State legislators address issues with local governments at banquet By BRENDA SCHORY bschory@shawmedia.com AURORA – A handful of state legislators addressed several issues to local governments this week at the Metro West Council of Government’s legislative dinner. Held at Gaslight Manor Banquets in Aurora, the nonprofit organization represents municipalities in Kane, Kendall and DeKalb counties. Lawmakers who participated were state senators including Karen McConnaughay, R-St. Charles; Jim Oberweis, R-Sugar Grove; Linda Holmes, D-Aurora; Mike Noland, D-Elgin; and Sue Rezin, R-Morris; as well as state representatives Mike Tryon, R-Crystal Lake; Mike Fortner, R-West Chicago; and Stephanie Kifowit, D-Aurora. The legislators responded to concerns presented by local mayors regarding the protection of local government revenues, maintaining local control and public safety pension reform. To the question about local government receiving revenue shares from Springfield, in particular proposed cuts

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“We are going to have to do something,” Noland said. McConnaughay said Kane was listed as having among the highest property taxes of counties in the United States. “Who in their right mind would give us another dime when we have not shown we can manage money?” McConnaughay said, countering Noland’s comments. McConnaughay said she supported local municipalities to make decisions about “whether the firefighter shows up and the students get safely to school ... and those in the legislature need to stay out of your way.” Fortner said he did not see how lawmakers could change the share percentage tax revenue without involving the very municipalities which helped create the shared revenue source to begin with. In addressing the concern of shared revenue, Oberweis said Illinois needed to change how it attracts and keeps business because it lags behind other states with friendlier business and taxation policies. “The worst thing to do would be to increase the tax-

Complex, Crystal Lake. All donors receive a Centennial T-shirt. Appointments and information: www. heartlandbc.org. • 1:45 to 5:45 p.m. Friday – Chauncey H. Duker School, 3711 W. Kane Ave., McHenry. All donors can receive a sports backpack and participate in a raffle. Appointments and information: Bonnie McCormack, 815-759-8502; bmccormack@d15.org or www. heartlandbc.org. • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 18 – St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 3500 W. Washington St., McHenry. Appointments and information: Alice, 815-575-1002 or www.heartlandbc. org. • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 21 – McHenry Public Library, 809 N. Front St., McHenry. Appointments

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• American Red Cross of Greater Chicago – 800-448-3543 for general blood services; 312-7296100 general questions. • Heartland Blood Centers – 800-786-4483; 630-264-7834 or www.heartlandbc.org. Locations: 6296 Northwest Highway, Crystal

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her life will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, at Lutheran Church of All Saints, 5800 State Park Road, Fox Lake. For information, call the church at 847-587-7727. William Charles Hunt: The visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, at Henke-Clarson Funeral Home, 1010 N. Wright Road, Janesville, Wis. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13, at Richmond United Methodist Church with burial in Richmond Cemetery. Susan K. Janowski: A celebration of life will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at Grace Evangelical Free Church, 500 S. Main St., Walworth, Wis. Randall G. Johnson: A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 29700 N. Saint Marys Road, Libertyville. For information, call Kenosha Funeral Services & Crematory at 262-652-1943. Norma Jones: The visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13, at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry. A celebration of Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 3500 W. Washington

St., McHenry. Inurnment will be in St. Patrick Countryside Cemetery, McHenry. For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-2400. Norma Jean Losch: Family and friends will gather from 1 until the memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at St. John Lutheran Church, 405 W. State Road 176, Island Lake. For information, call Justen Funeral Home & Crematory at 815-3852400. Ray A. Moore: There will be a gathering of remembrance from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at the McHenry Moose Lodge, 3535 N. Richmond Road, McHenry. For information, call Justen Funeral Home & Crematory at 815-385-2400. Walter A. Raymond: The funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1045 Belvidere Road, Belvidere. The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the service at the church. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, in Elmwood Cemetery in River Grove. Robert Edward Rhead: The visitation will continue at the Woodstock Assembly of God Church, 1201 Dean St., Woodstock, from 11 a.m. until the

noon service Saturday, Jan. 11, at the church. For information, call Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home at 815338-1710. Santo L. Ruggero: A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5006 E. Wonder Lake Road, Wonder Lake. Interment will be in the church cemetery after the Mass celebration. For information, call the Colonial Funeral Home,91 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry, at 815-38-0063. Estella C. Villarreal: A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Burial will be private. For information, call Davenport Family Funeral Home at 815459-3411. Virginia M. Visin: The memorial service and inurnment will be held in the spring at First United Methodist Church, 236 Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake. Margaret M. Woellert: The memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Delavan, Wis. The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the service at the church.

“Who in their right mind would give us another dime when we have not shown we can manage money?” Karen McConnaughay State Sen., R-St. Charles es,” Oberweis said. A tax increase, such as the one suggested by Noland, would increase the current level of exodus of business and residents, Oberweis said. He also chided Noland for using the term “fair tax” which is a trademarked term for a movement toward repealing income tax and relying on sales or consumption taxes instead. To the issue of local control, Elgin Mayor Dave Kaptain questioned proposed legislation that would affect the creation of tax increment finance districts – development tools that use tax dollars in increments for public improvements. “We have an old river town with great needs,” Kaptain said. “It’s not ‘one size fits all.’ ” Oberweis, Holmes and

8BLOOD DRIVES Following is a list of places to give blood. Donors should be 17 or older or 16 with a parent’s consent, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health. • 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday – St. Thomas Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Appointments and information: John, 815477-1048 or www.heartlandbc.org. • 8 a.m. to noon Sunday – Marengo United Methodist Church, 119 E. Washington St., Marengo. Walk-ins welcome. All donors earn points to redeem for online gift cards. Appointments and information: 815-568-7162 or www. heartlandbc.org. • 3 to 7 p.m. Jan. 14 – City of Crystal Lake, 100 W. Municipal

Woodstock. Appointments and information: Adam, 815-334-0309 or www.heartlandbc.org. • 2 to 5 p.m. Jan. 28 – Huntley Park District Fitness Center, 12015 Mill St., Huntley. All donors earn points to redeem for online gift cards. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments and information: 847-669-3180 or www.heartlandbc.org. Blood service organizations

8FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Adalberto Aguilar: The visitation will from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. A celebration of Mass will immediately follow. Inurnment will be in River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee. Caroline A. Annen: A memorial visitation will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, until the funeral Mass celebration at 11:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1023 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake. Interment will be private. For information, call Davenport Family Funeral Home at 815-459-3411. Nadine Bordwell: A memorial visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, until the 11 a.m. memorial service at Light of Christ Lutheran Church, 100 Hanson Road, Algonquin. For information, call Laird Family Funeral Home at 847-658-4232. Katherine M. Christopher: The visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at Ringwood United Methodist Church, 5214 Barnard Mill Road, Ringwood. Interment will be in Ringwood Cemetery. For information, call Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory at 815-385-0063. William Eaton: A memorial vis-

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Fortner said they supported flexibility for local governments to decide issues such as creating TIF districts. McConnaughay said if a questionable TIF is created, “That’s what local elections are for. Face your voters. When you face your voters, that is the best system in the world.” Noland cautioned that TIF legislation had some vagaries, recalling the Sears debate in his district when $17 million was offered in a TIF that cost Carpentersville District 300 money for their schools. “Municipalities are not the only ones affected by this,” Noland said. “Somebody has to stand with those impacted by TIFs.” Tryon said the TIF legislation was created in the 1970s to address blight, something he did not see as a draw for development or redevelopment, where someone would invest $100 million. Tryon said lawmakers needed to update these development tools for today’s use. All the lawmakers supported continuing pension reform for the state.

to the Personal Property Replacement Tax, Tryon said it was a difficult issue because the state deals State Rep. with so many Mike Tryon needs, especialR-Crystal ly for people Lake who are disadvantaged. “I can’t say no to raising your taxes so we don’t have to,” Tryon said. Noland, who State Sen. is vice chairKaren man of the RevMcConenue Committee, said Illinois naughay R-St. Charles i s t h e “ l o w est-spending state in the nation, per capita. ... We have the fifth-largest economy.” Noland recommended altering the state’s financial dynamic by instituting a fair tax or progressive tax, where those with larger incomes would pay a greater percentage in income tax to the state so it can pay its bills, its pension obligations and deal with its deficit.

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Have you been asked that this week? Extreme conditions in the Midwest always prompt that question. Heat wave or cold snap, we just can’t stop ourselves from talking about the weather. With catchy names like Polar Vortex and cute hashtags such as #chiberia and #chiceland, below zero temperatures didn’t seem that harsh. Until you stepped outside. I earned the nickname “Bundle Girl” years ago so I’m always up for the battle with my long sleeping bag-esque coat, chunky scarf and gloves inside of mittens. But this past week, the battle was a little more challenging. I had to have some work done on my car, ﬁxing a dented door and replacing a windshield. Since it was going to take more than a few days, the shop provided us with a loaner. Driving a car other than your own is always bit uncomfortable. Throw in snow and ice and not having your own car really becomes an issue. The smaller, lighter loaner handled completely different than my car; but even worse, it didn’t have heated seats, satellite radio or bluetooth. Those are hard to do without when you are used to them, especially the heated seats with -14 temperatures. The Golfer said I was spoiled; I said I was smart to make sure that those

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“AMERICAN HUSTLE” AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 11:30 a.m., 2:50, 7:15, 11:00 p.m. Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 1:00, 3:55, 6:50, 9:45 p.m. Classic Cinemas Woodstock – 1:00, 4:00, 6:55, 9:50 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 12:10, 3:30, 7:00, 10:20 p.m.

“ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES” AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 11:55 a.m., 2:40, 5:30, 8:25, 11:30 p.m. Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 1:45, 4:20, 6:55, 9:30 p.m. McHenry Downtown Theatre – 6:00, 8:15 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 11:10 a.m., 2:10, 5:05, 8:00, 10:55 p.m.

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Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 2D: 12:35, 5:05, 9:35 p.m. 3D: 2:50, 7:20 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 2D: 11:00 a.m., 4:30, 9:50 p.m. 3D: 1:30, 7:20 p.m.

McHenry Downtown Theatre – 1:30, 3:45 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 10:50 a.m., 1:40, 4:20, 7:10 p.m.

“HER” AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 10:45 a.m., 1:45, 4:45, 7:45, 10:45 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 12:00, 3:40, 7:05, 10:10 p.m.

“LONE SURVIVOR”

“THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG” AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 11:05 a.m., 2:45, 6:25, 9:55 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 2D: 11:05 a.m., 6:30, 10:05 p.m. 3D: 2:40 p.m. McHenry Downtown Theatre – 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 p.m. Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 1:00, 4:20, 7:40 p.m. Classic Cinemas Woodstock – 12:30, 4:00, 7:20 p.m.

“THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE” Classic Cinemas Carpentersville Ω 1:35, 4:20, 7:00, 9:45 p.m.

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 10:35 a.m., 1:50, 5:00, 8:10, 11:10 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 11:25 a.m., 2:50, 6:20, 9:40 p.m.

“FROZEN”

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AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 11:15 a.m., 2:00, 4:35, 6:00, 8:35, 10:30 p.m. Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 7:00, 9:20 p.m. Classic Cinemas Woodstock – 12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 7:00, 9:20 p.m.

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“Lone Survivor” STARRING: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch

PLOT: Based on the failed June 28, 2005, mission “Operation Red Wings.” Four members of SEAL Team 10 were tasked with the mission to capture or kill notorious Taliban leader Ahmad Shahd. RATED: R for strong bloody war violence and pervasive language TIME: 2 hours, 1 minute VERDICT: With all the talk about fact-based films and how accurate they should or shouldn’t be, it’s worth noting that some stories are best brought to screen as simply and purely as possible.This is especially true with a film like “Lone Survivor,” Peter Berg’s expertly rendered account of a disastrous 2005 military operation in Afghanistan. War is messy, and politics are messy. But Berg has wisely chosen to focus pretty squarely on the action, and to present it as straightforwardly as possible. And he’s executed that approach with admirable skill, down to using autopsy reports to get the number of wounds a soldier suffered exactly right. “Lone Survivor” doesn’t have nearly the sweep of a major war film like Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan.” But the action scenes – basically, one protracted, harrowing firefight – feel as realistic as any we’ve seen on the screen for some time. That firefight, for those unfamiliar with the story (Berg also penned the screenplay, based on the memoir by former Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell), took place June 28, 2005, in the craggy mountains of Afghanistan’s Kunar province. As part of Operation Red Wings, Luttrell and three fellow SEALS were positioned on a hillside, tracking a Taliban commander in the village below, when they suddenly encountered a few local shepherds. Their agonized decision on what to do with those shepherds, one of them a teenager, led to a string of events that ultimately resulted in 19 American deaths. Of course, the title, “Lone Survivor,” and the fact Luttrell is played by the movie’s star (Mark Wahlberg, in a strong and moving performance) tells you much of what’s going to happen from the get-go. But that doesn’t hurt the film’s immediacy and power. In fact, you may have a hard time sitting still. Berg opens with footage of real Navy SEAL training and the extremes it reaches – some might call it unnecessary and overly worshipful, but for people who don’t know a lot about the SEALS, it’s helpful and effective. We’re also given a sense of the lighthearted camaraderie at the military base, in between operations, as the men joke about wives and girlfriends back home, or compete in foot races. One of the SEALS worries about how to afford a wedding present for his bride. The veterans engage in a little good-natured ribbing of a new arrival – involving some silly dancing. But all lightness disappears suddenly, and for good. Soon, Luttrell is hunkered in the mountains with his comrades: Michael Murphy (Taylor Kitsch), Danny Dietz (Emile Hirsch), and Matt “Axe” Axelson (Ben Foster). All seems to be going well until the moment they encounter the villagers; the ensuing debate is a painful one. Do they let them go and risk certain discovery? Or do they “terminate” the problem? The men also touch on a heavier question: what connection, in a deeper sense, do these shepherds have with the enemy? But a decision comes, and then the battle, with the men literally falling down the mountainside, smashing repeatedly into rocks, their bodies gashed and broken. A rescue effort goes catastrophically badly. And then comes the amazing end to the story: How, and with whose help, Luttrell manages to survive to tell his tale. Although it’s a matter of record, we’ll keep the suspense alive here. At the

Regal Cinemas – 12:50, 3:50, 7:15, 10:15 p.m.

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 11:00 a.m., 1:30, 3:45, 6:10, 8:20, 11:15 p.m. Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 12:00, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00, 10:00 p.m. Classic Cinemas Woodstock – 12:00, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00, 10:00 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 1:20, 3:45, 6:05, 8:30, 11:00 p.m.

“THE LEGEND OF HERCULES” AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 2D: 1:15, 8:45, 11:20 p.m. 3D: 10:50 a.m., 3:45, 6:15 p.m.

end, we see photos of the actual casualties of Operation Red Wings. It does not seem gratuitous, and no further explanation or exposition is given, or needed. Again, the best thing about Berg’s work here is its simplicity. – The

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 10:40 a.m., 1:35, 4:30, 7:40, 10:40 p.m. Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 1:20, 4:00, 6:40, 9:20 p.m. Classic Cinemas Woodstock – 1:40, 4:20, 7:00, 9:40 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 1:00, 4:05, 7:25, 10:45 p.m.

“PHILOMENA” Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 12:00, 2:10, 4:20, 6:30,

AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 11:45 a.m., 2:30, 5:15, 8:05, 10:55 p.m. Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 2:05, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 11:30 a.m., 2:20, 5:10, 7:55, 10:50 p.m.

“WALKING WITH DINOSAURS” Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 12:00, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 11:50 a.m., 2:30, 5:00 p.m.

“THE WOLF OF WALL STREET” AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 11:10 a.m., 3:00, 7:10, 10:35 p.m. Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 9:00 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 10:55 a.m., 2:45, 6:35, 9:55, 10:25 p.m.

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PLOT: Jessie begins experiencing a number of disturbing and unexplainable things after the death of his neighbor. As he investigates, it isn’t long before Jessie finds he’s been marked for possession by a malevolent demonic entity, and it’s only a matter of time before he is completely under its control. RATED: R for pervasive language, some violence, graphic nudity and some drug use TIME: 1 hour, 24 minutes VERDICT: Appropriately, the hapless heroes of “The Marked Ones” never put down the camera even as they venture into dark basements, or struggle to start a stalled car, or split up in the middle of a haunted mansion – and it’s to the credit of the film’s primary cast that these bits of genre-appropriate stupidity generate more laughs than groans. “The Marked Ones” centers on likably lunkheaded teenage buddies Jesse (Andrew Jacobs) and Hector (Jorge Diaz), as well as Jesse’s tag-along relative Marisol (Gabrielle Walsh). Set in gritty Oxnard, Calif., the film boasts an almost entirely Latino cast of characters – a welcome gesture toward a huge filmgoing demographic that rarely gets to see itself onscreen – while smart casting and production design help capture the flavor of the environs with only moderate deployment of cultural stereotypes. Seemingly possessing no greater postgrad ambitions than milling around and attempting “Jackass” stunts with their omnipresent video camera, Jesse and Hector harass Jesse’s abuela (Renee Victor), smoke pot, play basketball, occasionally run afoul of some local gangsters and generally break each other’s balls for a decent chunk of the film. Fortunately, Jacobs and Diaz boast an easy “Beavis and Butt-head”-esque chemistry throughout, making for pleasant company as the audience waits for the inevitable horrors to befall them. The first complication comes from Jesse’s elderly downstairs neighbor, Anna (Gloria Sandoval). The two try to spy on her by lowering a camera down through a ventilation shaft, where they witness Anna scrawling arcane symbols on the belly of a nude younger woman. Being teenage boys, they’re far too intrigued by the boobs on display to fret over the obvious occult ritual taking place, but when Anna is subsequently murdered, they decide to attempt some amateur late-night sleuthing, with predictably unpleasant results. While the film hardly plays it coy about where this is all heading, it doesn’t seem to be in a rush to get there, and it springs a number of smart ideas along the way. Replacing the typical Ouija board with a haunted Simon game is sure to provoke howls of laughter from those in the appropriate age bracket, and the idea that a victim of demonic possession would rush to YouTube to show off his gnarly new abilities – and be promptly torn to shreds by comment section trolls – is sadly in keeping with the times. The haunted house set-pieces provide reliable doses of jolts, even if one can see the scaffolding of each scare being built from miles away, and director Landon has fun with some clever camera placement here and there. A very meta twist ending promises to either open up new narrative possibilities, or else push the franchise deep into a self-referential rabbit hole. – Variety

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Young mom must keep her wits as husband considers leaving Dear Abby: My husband and I are a young couple, married almost two years. He recently told me he isn’t happy with me anymore and he may want to leave. He won’t tell me why. He says he doesn’t know why. It was a complete shock to me. He refuses to seek marriage counseling and has dealt with a lot of depression for which he won’t seek help, either. We have a child, and I am now pregnant again. It hasn’t changed his thoughts about leaving. What should I do for myself and our children? What can I do to help my husband

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips change his mind? I’m still deeply in love with him. –

Confused In South Carolina Dear Confused: I can only imagine how painful this must be for you. Because your husband won’t see a counselor about your marriage or do anything about his depression, then YOU should. And when you do, start figuring out a “plan B” for how you will support your children if it becomes neces-

sary. You also should consult an attorney who can help you ensure your husband lives up to his responsibilities if he does decide to leave. The reason for your husband’s ambivalence will become apparent in time. You may love him deeply, but for your sake and that of your children, it’s important you stay calm and rational. Dear Abby: I’m a 17-year-old girl, turning 18 soon. Ever since I started high school, my family has pressured me to do my best in everything I do. Some examples: my grades, having the perfect boyfriend and being first in

Some viruses resistant to drugs Dear Dr. K: What is a virus? And what makes viral illnesses so difficult to treat? Dear Reader: Viruses are a very simple kind of germ. They are smaller and simpler than other common germs, such as bacteria and fungi. They cause illnesses ranging from mild – like the common cold – to potentially fatal. This includes diseases such as smallpox, influenza, Ebola and HIV. When viruses infect our cells, they take over a cell’s “machinery.” The cell can’t carry out its normal life-sustaining tasks. Instead, the host cell becomes a virus-manufacturing plant, making viral parts that reassemble into whole viruses and infect other cells. Finally, the host cell dies. (I’ve put an illustration showing how a virus takes over a host cell on my website.) You ask why viral infections can be so difficult to treat. Not all are. And there are different reasons why some are, indeed, hard to treat. Many common viral infections get attacked and eliminated by our immune system. For many of these infections, like those that cause the common cold, we don’t actually have (or need) anti-viral drugs. Other common infections

ASK DR. K Dr. Anthony Komaroff can be eradicated by the immune system in some people, but not in others. In that latter group, anti-viral drugs can assist the immune system in winning the war and eradicating the virus. The viruses that cause hepatitis B and C are examples. Still other viral infections have tricks that make it impossible (currently) to eliminate them. Neither our immune systems nor anti-viral drugs can get rid of them, and they remain with us for the rest of our lives. Sometimes they remain “asleep” in our bodies, causing no damage. Other times they periodically awaken and cause symptoms; a cold sore caused by a herpes virus is an example. Anti-viral medicines sometimes can keep them dormant, or make them go back to sleep. Another reason some viral illnesses are hard to treat is sometimes it’s not the virus that makes us sick; it’s our immune system. Our immune system is like an army: When it attacks a virus, it uses lots of

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sports. I know they want the best for me. But I’m a human being. I sometimes make mistakes. At the same time, I don’t want to disappoint them. What should I do? Should I tell them to get off my back or continue to accept their pressure? – Teen In

Turmoil, Tulsa, Okla. Dear Teen: Your parents probably push you because they want you to get a college education. Good grades, various activities and a talent for sports can make you a more attractive candidate. There are ways to tell your parents to ease up without

saying, “Get off my back.” Your message might be better received if you said to them what you wrote to me: “I know you want what’s best for me. I don’t want to disappoint you. But I’m a human being and I sometimes make mistakes. I love you, but the pressure is getting to me.” It’s not hostile, and they may hear what you’re saying without becoming defensive. Dear Abby: My brotherin-law is a registered sex offender. I am uncomfortable having him stay at our house with my husband, me and our children. My mother-in-law insists we need to forgive

him and let him stay. I hate putting my husband in the middle (it is his sister’s husband), but I do not want him under our roof overnight. Am I right to refuse, or do I let him stay and be on major guard? – Mommy In Memphis Dear Mommy: As a mother, it is your job to protect your children. Because you feel your brother-in-law might be a danger to them, he should sleep elsewhere – and “forgiveness” has nothing to do with it.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: McHENRY 58 CL SOUTH 57

CARY-GROVE 55, PRAIRIE RIDGE 29

Statement game

Warriors hang on in Valley

C-G builds on big lead in 2nd half

McHenry survives after frantic finish By JEFF ARNOLD

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McHENRY – The orange sign is the last thing McHenry boys basketball players see on their way to the floor. Guard Your Yard. For a frantic 12 seconds Friday night, everything came down to that. After two Kyle Postal free throws gave the Warriors back the lead they had held for all but only a few seconds of the fourth quarter, the rest came down to stopping Crystal Lake South. Change Just once. For of pace 12 seconds. McHenry Johnsburg’s kept the Gators boys basketball from getting off team slows a shot in a span down, beats when the ball rolled and ricoWoodstock cheted from North, 63-40. one side of the floor to the other, and the Warriors held on for a 58-57 Fox Valley Conference Valley Division victory. “Oh my God, the ball was flying everywhere and we were all going nuts,” Postal said. “The final buzzer rang and we went nuts.” McHenry (8-6 overall, 1-1 FVC Valley) withstood a late South charge spearheaded by senior Austin Rogers, who scored a game-high 30 points – including the Gators’ final 12. Rogers gave the Gators (11-3, 1-1) a 57-56 lead with 27.4 seconds remaining by scoring inside despite being fouled. But when he missed a free throw that would have extended South’s lead to two points and then fouled Postal on a blocked shot at the other end, it set up the Warriors for the dramatic finish. Postal, who struggled offensively and who had missed his first three free throws of night, calmly connected on his final two attempts to give the lead back to McHenry. Rather than calling timeout, Gators coach Matt LePage allowed his team – which also got 11 points from Caleb Johnson – to play out the final 12 seconds in a play designed to go to Rogers.

CRYSTAL LAKE – Two seconds remained in the first half Friday when Justin Blair checked his feet at the edge of the 3-point arc and squared his shoulders to take a shot. The Cary-Grove junior guard already had hit two from 3-point range – work that had helped build an 11-point cushion against Prairie Ridge. But the Trojans knew C-G didn’t have a history of playing fluid ball on the Wolves’ floor. The lead needed to be higher to be respected. The Trojans had to own it, and they had to make that clear with one big statement shot. Blair buried the 3 and pumped a fist, and it became obvious that this time, C-G’s wheels weren’t coming off. After leading by 14 at the half, the Trojans held Prairie Ridge to just 10 second-half points in a 55-29 Fox Valley Conference Valley Division victory that pulled the Trojans to .500 for the first time this season. “It was a huge confidence boost to everyone, not just one person,” said Blair of the buzzer-beater. “This was a big team win. We fought all four quarters and won all four quarters. We played relaxed, but we competed at the same time.” Prairie Ridge led briefly, 5-2, early in the first quarter on a layup by senior forward Steve Tichnor. Trojans guard Tyler Szydlo knotted the score at 5 on a 3, and C-G (7-7 overall, 2-0 FVC Valley) put together a 13-2 run that included another statement bucket – this time from junior Jason Gregoire.

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Hawks backup Raanta all smiles CHICAGO – Antti Raanta watched fellow Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford toward the end of Friday’s practice and waited his turn to take the net. He waited. And waited a little more. Bingo. Crawford vacated his spot in the crease and greeted his backup with a fist bump. Which is to say, a glove bump. This is how goaltenders greet each other. “Something stupid like the goalies usually do,” Raanta, 24, said with a smile after the end of practice at Johnny’s IceHouse West. “That’s usually the best part of the day, when you go to the ice and have fun there. It’s only like 45 minutes, an hour, so

VIEWS Tom Musick you just try to keep going hard but keep on smiling and keep on having fun.” In a new role on a new team in a new country, Raanta is having fun. Picture Bears backup quarterback Josh McCown, except 10 years younger, and with a Finnish accent, and with a little (OK, a lot) more mischief in his grin. And just as McCown quickly bonded with Jay Cutler, Raanta has become fast friends with Crawford. “When I first met Corey, I

knew he was going to be a great guy,” said Raanta, who signed a one-year deal in June after starring in Finland. “Of course, after last season, I watched a couple tapes about him. So I knew he has good speeches, also.” Bleepin’ right, Chicago. Yet the funny Finn also has good perspective to go along with his sense of humor. On Friday, Raanta entered the Hawks’ locker room to see a dozen or so reporters and TV cameras surrounding Crawford. The Hawks will head north to visit the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, and Crawford (a Montreal native) is scheduled to start in net, so it made for an easy story of the day.

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Blackhawks left wing Patrick Sharp celebrates with goalie Antti Raanta on Dec. 11 after the Hawks’ 7-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers at the United Center.

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Penn State’s Twitter account followed Vanderbilt football coach James Franklin on Friday, leading several to infer the coach would be introduced at Saturday’s news conference. Soon after, however, the account also followed Miami coach Al Golden.

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BULLS 81, BUCKS 72

No one on roster safe from trade Hinrich, Dunleavy also draw interest By JOE COWLEY jcowley@suntimes.com MILWAUKEE – No one on the Bulls’ roster is safe. It’s that reality that the players have had to deal with since the organization announced past Monday night that long-time veteran Luol Deng was traded to Cleveland. “Anything is possible,’’ VP of basketball operations John Paxson said, when asked recently if there were more trades coming. And while Paxson admitted there were no Next definitive moves on the horizon, there have been Charlotte at growing rumors, with Bulls, 7 p.m. both Kirk Hinrich and Saturday, CSN, Mike Dunleavy the latest Bulls players drawing in- AM-1000 terest. “The important thing is to lock into what we have to do to win,” coach Tom Thibodeau said of those rumors before Friday’s 81-72 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. “To improve, to chase excellence. Normally this time of the year, that’s sort of the nature of pro sports, everybody talking about the possibilities. Every team has to deal with it. The teams that are able to focus and not get distracted, those are the ones that are successful. “In this league there’s always something. You can find something or you can find a way to get it done. I would rather our guys focus on a way to get it done. No matter what, it’s a great league. So there are no bad jobs, no bad situations. You just have to concentrate on what we have to do to win games and be successful.” Thibodeau reiterated that he has been talking to his players on a daily basis, and

that includes conversations with injured star Derrick Rose (right knee). But when asked how Rose reacted to Deng being traded, Thibodeau was very vague. “Derrick is good,” Thibodeau said. “He’s locked into his rehab, he’s dealing with things as he should, and we’re just concentrating on our team and our improvement.” That improvement was made a lot easier when playing teams like 7-28 Milwaukee, especially having Carlos Boozer back in the starting lineup. Boozer, who missed two games with a sore right knee, scored 19 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, while Mike Dunleavy scored 18 points for the Bulls (16-18). Joakim Noah, who has been battling flulike symptoms the past few days, finished with just eight points, but also had 10 rebounds and seven assists. And of course, Milwaukee was very cooperative down the stretch, missing its last 11 shots. “As long as we win, that’s what this team is all about,” guard Jimmy Butler said. “Nobody cares about stats, none of that. As long as you get a win in the win column, that’s the best thing you can have as a team.” That’s what this Bulls team does best – ugly up a game and hope that they can grind it out at the end. According to Thibodeau, the key to scratching out their second-consecutive win without Deng was going 27 for 39 from the free throw line. “We know that we have to defend and we have to rebound,” Thibodeau said. “Offensively, we’ll get there. The big thing is we need people healthy and practicing toAP photo gether. It’s so important to practice together. We have to make sure we get back to The Bulls’ Carlos Boozer is fouled by Milwaukee Bucks’ Miroslav Raduljica (left) during the first half Friday in Milwaukee. The Bulls won, 81-72. that.”

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Forward Martin joins Trip to Montreal might be Bulls; Teague next? perfect remedy for Hawks By JOE COWLEY jcowley@suntimes.com MILWAUKEE – Rarely is it a good sign for an NBA team when lockers are being cleared out and filled frequently. Then again, few teams have been hit with as many hardships as the Bulls have this season. With Derrick Rose out for the year (right meniscus) and Luol Deng traded to Cleveland on Monday night, it was only a matter of time before a new face would be brought in, and Friday one was, with the team announcing they signed free agent forward Cartier Martin to a 10-day contract. The 6-7, 220-pound Martin is in his sixth year in the NBA, playing for Charlotte, Golden State, Washington and the Atlanta Hawks. In 25 games with Atlanta this season, Martin averaged 6.6 points and 2.0 rebounds a game. “We’re excited to have him,” Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said. “He’s worked his way into the league, came up the hard way, we like that about him. He can play multiple positions and he’s shown he can shoot the 3.” Martin put in some extra work with the coaching staff before the game with the Bucks, but the hope was that like D.J. Augustin, Martin would be a quick learner. “Just stay ready,” Thibodeau said. “We talked about the possibility of picking him up, and I think the sooner he got here and got started, the better, but I think

he’s a good fit for us.” According to Thibodeau, the Bulls also could be welcoming back former first-round pick Marquis Teague from the Developmental League, where he’s been playing the past few weeks for Iowa. The Energy play three games in the next four nights, and after that they have six games the rest of the month, so that might be the perfect time to have Teague rejoin the roster. In six games, Teague was averaging 12 points and 5.2 assists a game. “I like what Marquis has done down there,” Thibodeau said. “He’s had some good games. It gives him a chance to get into actual game situations, so I think it’s been a big plus, and I like what the result has been.” Thibodeau also said Erik Murphy, who was drafted in the second round in June, might be sent to Iowa soon, with the same thought in mind – to get minutes. “It’s important to be up here, but at the same time it’s important to play,” Murphy said. “I haven’t played in a game – a full game – really since preseason. So I think it would be something that’s valuable just to get a little rhythm and get some minutes.’’ Around the rim: Carlos Boozer (right knee) returned to the starting lineup Friday, after missing the past two games. … Mike Dunleavy continued to fill the starting spot left with the Deng trade, and Thibodeau sounded like he would settle on the veteran there for now.

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MJ’s college diploma will go up for auction CHICAGO SUN TIMES Michael Jordan’s name can sell anything – shoes, cologne, even underwear. Pretty much anything with MJ’s name on it will sell. Well, how about his college diploma? That’s right. Jordan’s diploma from the University of North Carolina is one of several items up for bid by Goldin Auctions beginning Saturday. The Bulls great left UNC after his junior year in 1984 to enter the NBA draft. He went back in 1986 to finish his de-

gree in cultural geography. The auction house also has several of Jordan’s recruiting letters from then Tar Heels coach Dean Smith. How did Goldin obtain Jordan’s personal items? When a North Carolina restaurant owned by Jordan closed, much of the memorabilia ended up in a storage locker, which was later sold at public auction. Bidding closes Feb. 7. For information on the winter auction, go to goldinauctions.com.

By HERB GOULD hgould@suntimes.com CHICAGO – Yes, the Blackhawks have some issues. They haven’t scored more than two goals in four of their last five games. They’ve won only one (1-1-2) in their past four, including a pair of shootout losses. And after notching a point in 26 of 27 games, Patrick Kane has managed only one assist in the team’s last five games. It’s also legitimate to wonder whether having 10 players skating extra Next shifts for their countries at the Olympics will exHawks at tract a price come playoff Montreal, 6 p.m. time. Saturday, WGN, And while goalie CoNHLN, AM-720 rey Crawford, a Montreal native, is looking forward to the Hawks’ first homecoming game since April 5, 2011, even that excitement can be accompanied by ticket and performance anxiety. “There will definitely be a lot of people there, friends and family,” Crawford said after the Hawks worked out Friday at Johnny’s Ice House. “It’s always a special game. I was a little nervous the last time, but playing there once before will help me this time.” As they prepared for their game on hallowed ice in Montreal, these are what you’d call Rich Team’s Problems. For all the little worries, the Hawks are

still in the thick of the Western Conference race with Anaheim and St. Louis. And they still have a roster that’s well equipped to go as far it wants. It would be understandable if an uber-talented team that’s trying to string together back-to-back Stanley Cups wasn’t at the top of every game during a long season. But complacency is not the problem, coach Joel Quenneville said. “We’re coming off a couple games where we played OK,” he said. “We weren’t terrible by any stretch of the imagination. That was a disappointing point to give up to Rangers. All of a sudden, it looks like we’re off. “We haven’t started with urgency [lately]. That changes your game when you give up an early goal and you’re playing from behind. We can be better. But I don’t think our group is the type of group that’s satisfied with being ordinary.” That said, Coach Q is tweaking things, and sending messages – especially on the faltering second line. Brian Bickell, who has struggled since returning Dec. 17 from a knee injury, wasn’t moved up to the second line as a reward, Quenneville indicated. It was a matter of “Let’s get going,” the coach said. Bickell appreciates the support. “He’s giving me the opportunity to [build] some confidence and get my game where it was,” Bickell said. “He believes in me, and I believe in myself. It wasn’t going good of late. This is an opportunity to get it back.”

Raanta enjoys Chicago lifestyle • MUSICK Continued from page C1 Raanta didn’t seem to mind the fact that no cameras stopped in front of his locker. Likewise, he has had no problem serving as Crawford’s fill-in, during which time he has posted a terrific 11-1-3 record with a 2.27 goals-against average in 16 games. By comparison, Crawford is 17-7-5 with a 2.49 GAA in 30 games. He missed several weeks in December because of a groin injury but reclaimed his starting job upon returning Jan. 2. “I wasn’t expecting that I was going to be the first guy straight away,” said Raanta, who aspires to have a long career in the NHL. “Of course, you have to earn the minutes, and you can’t expect anything else if you’re not working hard and you’re not showing the team and showing the coaches that you’re stopping the pucks. … “Everything is new, so I just try to get my game to the top level all the time and try to learn new things. Every time when we play, even if I’m on the bench, I see new things on the ice.” Now that he’s in the U.S., Raanta sees new things just about everywhere he goes. “The different language is the huge

thing,” Raanta said. The roads aren’t so bad. In Finland, people also drive on the right side of the road. “Driving is pretty easy here,” Raanta said, “if you just watch where you’re going.” As for how Chicago compares with Raanta’s hometown of Rauma? “I’m going to say it’s a pretty huge city,” Raanta said. “Like, if I go to my hometown, it’s 38,000 people. I can go to O’Hare and see that many people in one day. “But it’s been really nice. The city, every day is a new day. You can go to restaurants, you can find new places to go. “To a small-town kid, it’s pretty nice to live in Chicago. And everybody is nice here.” Another Stanley Cup championship is a legitimate possibility for the Hawks in 2014. Raanta provides a reliable backup plan if Crawford goes down. Life is good, Hawks fans. Glove bump. • Northwest Herald sports columnist Tom Musick can be reached at tmusick@ shawmedia.com and on Twitter @tcmusick.

EIU hires Louisiana Tech’s Dameron as football coach CHARLESTON – Eastern Illinois hired Louisiana Tech defensive coordinator Kim Dameron as its head football coach. EIU said Friday that Dameron will take over for Dino Babers, who became Kim Dameron head coach at Bowling Green after leading the Panthers to the Football Championship Subdivision quarterfinals. Dameron has never been a head coach. He spent last season at Louisiana Tech after working as Cornell’s defensive coordinator in 2012. He’s also been a coordinator or secondary coach at schools such as Ole Miss since 1986. He was EIU’s defensive coordinator in 2000 after spending 1999 coaching at Toronto in the CFL. Dameron takes over a team that went 12-2 last season.

Kiffin joins Alabama as offensive coordinator Alabama hired former Southern California coach Lane Kiffin on Friday as its offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Kiffin returns to the Southeastern Conference after head coaching stints with the NFL’s Oakland Raiders, Alabama rival Tennessee and the Trojans. He replaces Doug Nussmeier, who left Alabama for Michigan. The 38-year-old Kiffin was 28-15 in three-plus seasons with USC. He was fired five games into last season from one of college football’s marquee jobs.

Conlin, Philly sportswriter accused of abuse, dies PHILADELPHIA – Former Philadelphia Daily News sportswriter and columnist Bill Conlin, whose long career came to an end after multiple allegations of child abuse, has died. He was 79. The Hall of Fame baseball writer and author died Thursday in Largo, Fla., The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News reported. Conlin’s son, Pete, confirmed his father’s death in a text message, NJ.com said.

Belgian rider Palante dies during Dakar Rally CATAMARCA, Argentina – Belgian motorcycle rider Eric Palante has died at the Dakar Rally, organizers said Friday. Organizers said they went out looking for the 50-year-old Palante after he failed to finish the fifth stage, which most riders completed Thursday, and found his body along the route. The cause of death was being investigated, and officials offered few details. Two other rally-related deaths were reported earlier Friday. Police said two people following the race died Thursday when their vehicle overturned in rough terrain in northern Argentina.

Stuard takes 1-shot lead at Sony Open HONOLULU – Brian Stuard had his fourth straight round of 65 at the Sony Open. Too bad it was only Friday. Stuard completed his second round with a hybrid 3-iron into 2 feet for eagle on the par-5 ninth hole for a 5-under-par 65. That gave him a one-shot lead over Marc Leishman of Australia off the shores of Oahu. Stuard, a 31-year-old from Michigan who is in his third year on the PGA Tour, was at 10-under 130.

Davis-White, Abbott win short programs BOSTON – After one of the best programs of a career that already includes three national titles, Jeremy Abbott nearly did a pratfall. He would have been entitled after a spotless performance highlighted by three picture-perfect jumps, smooth spins and almost celebratory footwork in a short program victory Friday night at the U.S. Championships. – Wire reports

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BOYS BASKETBALL: JOHNSBURG 63, WOODSTOCK NORTH 40

Johnsburg slows pace in Fox win Half-court play lifts Skyhawks By PATRICK MASON pmason@shawmedia.com WOODSTOCK – The Johnsburg boys basketball team spent its winter break working on fast breaks and transition offense in an attempt to work out some kinks after a slow start to the season. But despite all of the recent attention to playing quickly, the Skyhawks beat Woodstock North, 63-40, Friday night in Fox Valley Conference Fox Division play with a dominant halfcourt game on both ends of the court. “It’s funny, because we’ve been running the fast-paced system and we haven’t had a whole lot of success with that because we’re not the most

athletic team,” Skyhawks coach Mike Toussaint said. “Over break, we were running and gunning and we went back to conventional style [Friday] and it worked and we played well.” The Skyhawks (3-13 overall, 1-2 FVC Fox) jumped out to a 31-25 halftime lead with unselfish play. Guards were driving and passing to the open player, kicking old habits of forcing shots. The ball sharing was effective as seven players scored points in the half. Junior shooter Luke Lobermeier benefited from the ball movement and had some open looks at the basket in making three 3-pointers. After keeping it close in the first half with scoring of their own, the Thunder (4-10, 0-1) ran into some issues on defense after the Skyhawks put an emphasis on pushing the ball in the second half. Johnsburg opened the third quarter with a 7-0 run, forcing Thunder coach Steve Ryan to call a timeout.

Coming out of the break, the Skyhawks added four more points before Ryan called a full timeout. “Johnsburg came with a lot more energy,” Ryan said. “We did not play transition defense. It was nonexistent. We made some adjustments at halftime, but we weren’t able to execute anything. “It comes down to execution, and it wasn’t there tonight.” Steve Dixon and Collin Ridout took over for the Skyhawks and combined for 16 of the team’s 18 points in the third quarter and helped fuel scoring runs of 11 and seven points. That’s when Johnsburg took a double-digit lead and control of the game. “We are starting to play more as a team,” said Dixon, who finished with 14 points. “We talked during halftime about getting more rebounds and moving the ball better, it’s a really good win for us and I know we’re go-

ing to be able to run off this.” Toussaint said his team’s offense was the best and most fluid he had seen this season and also liked what his players were able to do defensively. During game preparation talks, Johnsburg wanted to shut down North’s explosive guard, Josh Jandron. The 5-foot-9 junior scored a team-high 12 points but was held to two in the second half. “We talked about containing [Jandron],” Toussaint said. “We had a strategy for him, and our guys played him well.” Toussaint said he gets a sense that his players are coming around and having some fun while playing. Earning conference wins helps. “Our defense is stepping up and starting to shut down key players,” Ridout said. “With the record we have now, finally getting one here is nice and when we play like this it makes it fun to play.”

BOYS BASKETBALL: BURLINGTON CENT. 70 RICHMOND-BURTON 46

R-B falls behind, unable to recover

Athlete of the Week GARRETT SUTTON Richmond-Burton, sr. Sutton remains unbeaten this season at 22-0 after winning the Berman Holiday Classic 160-pound title Dec. 28 at Palatine. At Palatine, Sutton beat Gurnee Warren’s Emery Parker, 10-6, in the championship match. In the semifinals, Sutton pinned Plainfield East’s Dontrell Bryant in 23 seconds and in the quarters defeated Metea Valley’s Sam Elston, 1-0. Parker is the No. 1-ranked wrestler at 160 pounds in Class 3A by Illinoismatmen. com and Parker and Elston are honorable mentions. Sutton, the returning Class 2A state champion, is ranked No. 2.

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By JOE STEVENSON joestevenson@shawmedia.com BURLINGTON – Following a lackluster first-quarter performance, Richmond-Burton coach Brandon Creason tried to rouse his players against Burlington Central. “We played as bad as we can and we’re only down two possessions,” Creason said. Instead of turning things around, the Rockets spent most of the next three quarters proving Creason wrong. R-B was no match for Burlington in the contest of the two sets of Rockets who annually battle for the Big Northern Conference East Division title. Burlington nailed nine 3-pointers, five in the third quarter, and dumped R-B, 70-46, in their BNC East Division boys basketball game. “There was a lack of intensity all week [in practice], we were goofing around the whole time,” forward Danny Rygiel said. “And the scoreboard showed it. It’s a good learning point for us. We know we’re not unstoppable.” R-B (10-4 overall, 2-1 BNC East) committed 22 turnovers, nine in the first quarter, and was outrebounded 40-25. Creason was equally frustrated with defensive adjustments in the Rockets’ 1-2-2 zone. Burlington guard Sean Fitzgerald hit six 3s, five from the left corner, and finished with his season-high of 21 points. “Throw it in, kick it out, shoot a 3,” Creason said. “And we just acted like we had no idea they were going to do that. There was a lot of joking around in practice the other night and we jumped them about it. Give BC credit, they kicked our butt from the jump to the end.” R-B trailed 13-7 after the first quarter and was down, 24-17, at halftime. Burlington (11-4, 3-1) jumped all over R-B with a 25-point third quarter as Jake Schutta scored 10 points, with two 3s, and Fitzgerald hit two 3s. He added three more 3s in the fourth. “[The left corner] is one of my favorite spots and we knew that could be open against their 1-2-2 zone,” Fitzgerald said. “Our game plan was to play it in and out and get that open shot.” Forward Sam Kaufman led R-B with 17 points. R-B could not get closer than 16 points in the fourth quarter. “We came out flat and couldn’t get anything going,” Kaufman said. “Everyone has nights like this. Our [next] game against [Genoa-Kingston] might be on Friday, but it starts Monday in practice. We’ve had little issues with focus, we’re patting ourselves on the back too much. We have to get at it all week.” Brian Wells added nine points for R-B.

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Cary-Grove’s Devin McDonough looks for an open teammate during the third quarter Friday against Prairie Ridge. C-G won, 55-29.

Trojans knock down 3s • C-G Continued from page C1 Gregoire swiped the Wolves’ inbounds pass after Szydlo’s 3 and hit a reverse layup to put the Trojans ahead 7-5 and give them a lead they never relinquished. “I was close and they just didn’t see me,” Gregoire said. “I took advantage of it and got [the bucket]. I think it was a big momentum swing.” The Trojans knocked down five 3-pointers in the second quarter, systematically picking apart the Wolves’ zone defensive packages. When the outside shot wasn’t there, the Trojans did what coach Ralph Schuetzle feared they wouldn’t be able to do against a tough zone. C-G penetrated and found short jumpers to take some

pressure off the outside game. “We’ve come in here and played well for a half, and we kind of fell off,” Schuetzle said. “Not tonight. Tonight we came in here fighting and executing. … Huge win for Cary-Grove. Huge.” Prairie Ridge coach Corky Card praised the Trojans’ efforts, which included holding the Wolves scoreless for 5 minutes in the third quarter and making Prairie Ridge settle for two free throws and one field goal in the fourth. “Give a lot of credit to Cary,” Card said. “They had a good game plan for what they wanted to do tonight. “They came in and played with a lot of energy, took us out of what we wanted to do and didn’t give us anything to work with.”

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Cary-Grove’s Michael Coleman (left) blocks the shot of Prairie Ridge’s Max Ayers in the fourth quarter.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: RICHMOND-BURTON 41, MARENGO 32

Rockets pull away in 4th quarter By MEGHAN MONTEMURRO mmontemurro@shawmedia.com RICHMOND – The Richmond-Burton girls basketball team was poised to take advantage of Marengo’s miscues and take control. There was just one problem. The Indians weren’t willing to give up, even as the Rockets pressured them the entire game with a full-court press. Despite numerous turnovers, Marengo put itself in position to pull off a road win, carrying a three-point lead into the fourth quarter. R-B, however, found its groove defensively in the fourth and held the Indians to two points in the quarter. Junior guard Lauren Otto’s two 3-pointers in the fourth and senior forward Hannah Koenig’s game-high 11 points fueled R-B to a 41-32 Big Northern Conference East Division win Friday. “We just talked about wanting it – who wants it

“We just talked about wanting it – who wants it more?” Courtney Ludois Richmond-Burton girls basketball coach

more?” R-B coach Courtney Ludois said. “They went out and did what we do, and that’s press. We were great defensively. They made smart decisions on offense and we finally got back to what we do well, which is good.” Junior guard Rachel Tautges’s basket at the 5:23 mark of the fourth represented the only points of the quarter for Marengo (3-13 overall, 1-3 BNC East). It gave the Indians a 32-31 lead, but R-B (6-7, 1-2) responded with 10 points in a minute-and-a-half stretch. Otto’s third 3-pointer of the game with 3:29 left in the game was all R-B needed

to hold on for the win. The Indians struggled to find a way to stop the 6-foot Koenig when she got the ball in the post. Koenig’s presence helped create open looks for her teammates on the perimeter against Marengo’s zone defense. “It’s fun, no one doesn’t like scoring,” Koenig said. “It’s nice to have a big player [like me] because the rest of our team is kind of short. But I think the main point is I’m able to see the whole floor to pass it out to everyone who can shoot.” Before the game and after the third quarter Ludois emphasized to her team about running their full-court press effectively and causing havoc. The Rockets finally got back to a high level of energy in the fourth quarter and it helped fuel their comeback. Still, R-B had an opportunity to potentially put the game out of reach in the first half. However, foul trou-

ble and missed shots in the paint didn’t help the Rockets’ attempt at building on their 12-5 lead through one quarter. Although Koenig’s jumper in the first 30 seconds of the second quarter put R-B ahead by nine, the Rockets’ offense stalled from there, managing only one point the rest of the quarter. Aided by a 9-1 run, the Indians took a 17-15 lead into halftime in spite of 14 turnovers. Senior guard Lyndsey Hoeske led Marengo with nine points while Tautges and sophomore forward Nicole Johnston scored eight and six points, respectively. “I thought our girls played a very energy-filled first half when it comes to challenging shots, getting to loose balls, rebounding the basketball,” Marengo coach Nick Rode said. “I think we more or less ran out of gas and got tired. I don’t think it was a matter of not wanting to win the game.”

Unwelcome break: Having the holiday break in the middle of the wrestling season presents a challenge to coaches and athletes. Compounding those problems this year were the frigid temperatures that closed most schools for two extra days. Adding in two holidays centered around eating also is not conducive to a sport with weight controls. “It’s awful,” Jacobs coach Gary Conrad said. “People going out of town; holiday parties with people trying to cut weight; guys coming back out of shape. It’s tough.” Conrad said it’s almost like starting the season over again. If that’s the case, it’s a short season with the Fox Valley Conference tournament three weeks from Saturday. Regional, sectional and state tournaments follow the next three weekends. FVC congestion: DundeeCrown’s win against McHenry on Thursday makes things interesting in the FVC Valley Division and might involve some intricate tiebreaking scenarios. Crystal Lake South is the only unbeaten team in the Valley at 3-0. The Chargers (3-1), Warriors (2-1) and Huntley (2-1) each have one loss. South has beaten D-C and will face Huntley on Thursday and McHenry on Jan. 23. It will be a tough back-toback for the Red Raiders, who will visit the Gators and McHenry on consecutive nights. It’s conceivable that three of those four teams could finish with 5-1 records. In the Fox Division, Crystal Lake Central and Grayslake Central are undefeated. They will face off Jan. 23, which will likely be the deciding dual in the Fox.

This week’s top meets Sycamore Invitational 9 a.m. Saturday Cary-Grove, Hampshire, Huntley, Marengo, McHenry and Woodstock North compete at the one-day tournament that features more than 80 ranked wrestlers. Huntley at CL South 6:30 p.m. Thursday Huntley at McHenry 6:30 p.m. Friday These duals could go a long way in deciding an FVC Valley champion. – Rob Smith rsmith@shawmedia.com

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Hampshire boys rally past Grayslake North NORTHWEST HERALD The Hampshire boys basketball team shot 11 of 12 from the free-throw line in the fourth quarter Friday against Grayslake North to turn a fourth-quarter deficit into a 64-60 Fox Valley Conference Fox Division win in Grayslake. The Whip-Purs (6-9 overall, 2-1 FVC Fox), trailed 51-49 heading into the fourth quarter, but outscored Grayslake North 15-9 in the final frame for the win. Ryan Cork and Matthew Bridges each scored 21 points to lead Hampshire. Cork converted four 3-pointers and Drew Doran added nine. Huntley 55, Dundee-Crown 39: At Carpentersville, Amanze Egekeze scored 16 points to lead the Red Raiders (9-4, 2-0) to an FVC Valley Division win. Zach Gorney scored 15 points and Riley Wicks added 10 for Huntley. Kiwaun Seals led D-C (4-8, 0-2) with 12 points. St. Edward 56, Marian Central 48: At Elgin, the Hurricanes (7-9, 2-2) lost in Suburban Christian Conference Blue Division play. St. Edward won after outscoring Marian Central 24-12 in the fourth quarter. Adam Pischke led Marian with 10 points and Matthew Ricchiuto added eight. Harvard 73, North Boone 69: At Harvard, the Hornets (2-8, 1-2) were led by Justin Nolen’s 20 points in the Big Northern Conference East Division win. Fernando Carrera and Tate Miller each added 16 points for Harvard. Marengo 62, Rockford Christian 45: At Marengo, the Indians (8-5, 1-1) won in BNC East play. Marengo pulled away after outscoring Rockford Christian 2311 in the second quarter. Zach Knobloch led the team with 22 points and Adam Rogutich added 18 points and seven rebounds.

Harvest Christian 54, Alden-Hebron 42: At Hebron, the Giants (2-10) lost in Northeastern Athletic Conference play. Trevor Ball led the team with 14 points and Cody Nelson added 10.

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Video online Visit McHenryCountySports.com for highlights of Friday’s boys basketball game between Huntley and Dundee-Crown. WRESTLING Dundee-Crown 55, Grayslake Central 16: At Carpentersville, the Chargers won all but three matches at the FVC crossover meet. Diamond Flynn (106 pounds), Jarrod Raap (170), Christian Brunner (182), Christian Rodriguez (195), Christian Johnson (220) and Jeremy Marshall (285) all won on pins.

Rockford Lutheran 54, Woodstock 27: At Woodstock, the Blue Streaks lost a nonconference dual. Alan Hafer (160), Ryan Plourde (170) and Gus Siebert (182) all won on pins. Nick Sundberg (152) added a 3-2 decision win.

Marian Central 37, Richmond-Burton 24: At Woodstock, the Hurricanes won seven matches to claim the nonconference victory. Joe Herff (132), Jack McGuire (145) and Andrew Virzi (152) won on pins for Marian Central. Tom Welch (170) won a major decision, 9-0, and Aaron Kurcz (126) added a 10-3 win. The Rockets got pinfall wins from Gavin Sutton (113), Garrett Sutton (160) and R.J. Heppner (182). Cary-Grove 36, Jacobs 24: At Algonquin, the Trojans won at the FVC Valley dual meet. Cary-Grove picked up wins from Sean Cullen (126), John Cullen (132) and Matt Hughes (152). Mark Mamola (195) and Beau Harrier (106) picked up pinfall wins for the Golden Eagles. Princeton Invitational: At Princeton, Harvard finished the first day of the two-day event in 20th place with 33 points. Mark Struck (120), Sergio Jimenez (132) and Isaiah Rudd (152) picked up two victories apiece. • Kevin Meyer contributed to this report.

Along the Mississippi River in the southern Illinois town of Elsah (population 673) sits Principia College. A little more than 500 students attend the school, which boasts a campus that became a National Historic Landmark in 1993. Amid the 2,600-acre campus and its small-town environment is a behemoth in college rugby. “We’ve proved that it’s not about the size of your school, it’s about how you play for the guy next to you,” said senior fly back Trevor Marunde, a McHenry West graduate. Marunde and the athletes around him at Principia pulled off a major feat in late November, winning the USA Rugby 7s Division II national championship in Greensboro, N.C. The team’s 27-12 win against Wisconsin Stout clinched the title in the eight-team tournament. Trevor “It was absolutely incredible,” said Marunde Marunde, who helped the team post a 4-1 record at nationals. “I’ve never been part of a team that’s been so successful.” Along with crediting teammates, Marunde said the team’s head coach, Ward Patterson, has plenty to do with Principia’s success. A former Principia rugby player in the early 1980s, Patterson went on to become a highly successful coach at Vermont’s Middlebury College, where he won a national title in 2007. “We have a pretty unique program,” Marunde said. “Ward has really been the greatest human being/coach/life coach that I’ve ever had in my life. He can translate anything about the game of rugby to your life.” Patterson guided the team to a 12-3 record this season and only one loss in the final two months. At nationals, Principia’s only loss was a 12-10 decision against James Madison University. The team’s four victories were by an average of more than 24 points. A high school football player, Marunde made the transition to rugby at Principia, which dropped its football program in 2009. “Those (football) skills translated pretty well,” said Marunde, a prep wide receiver and cornerback. “I brought that teamwork and playing-for-yourbrothers mentality from football, as well.” Marunde’s athleticism made him a natural for the sport. Principia plays the game in the 15s and 7s versions, Marunde said. The 15s is a longer game, with two 40-minute halves, while complete 7s contests are 14 minutes long. With 15 players a side, athletes tend to be short and stocky, according to Marunde. In the 7s game, “most of the players look like an NFL wide receiver

ON CAMPUS Barry Bottino or defensive back would look,” he said. “There’s so much open space.” Before his college season, Marunde competed with the Austin, Texas-based El Azul club for tournaments in Las Vegas, Houston and Kansas City. The 7s version of the game will be played in the 2016 Olympics in Brazil, which is where Marunde hopes the sport will take him. “That’s the ultimate goal,” he said. Winning with the Warhawks: Tom Gerszewski (Crystal Lake South) and Corey Meyer (Cary-Grove) are part of a Wisconsin-Whitewater wrestling team that is ranked No. 4 in the nation this week in the National Wrestling Coaches Association’s Division III rankings. Gerszewski, a sophomore 157-pounder, has a 9-3 record with three pins for the Warhawks. One of Gerszewski’s pins came in 28 seconds, which ranks as the second-fastest on the team. A sophomore 141-pounder, Meyer is 9-5 this season with two victories by pin. Gophers earn gymnastics ranking: Prairie Ridge grad Jenny Covers and the University of Minnesota women’s gymnastics team will open the season this weekend as the 13th-ranked team in the NCAA preseason poll. Covers, a junior who earned the Gophers’ Most Improved Award last season, competed in all 14 meets a year ago as Minnesota finished fourth in the NCAA Championships. She set career-best scores last season in the floor exercise (9.850) and in allaround competition (39.950). Doing it all at Beloit: Freshman quarterback Kameron Sallee (Huntley) ranked second on D-III Beloit College’s football team in scoring during the fall season by serving as a jack of all trades. Sallee passed for six touchdowns and rushed for two more scores, finishing the season as the team’s No. 2 rusher with 311 yards. He also served as the team’s top placekicker, making all 22 of his extra-point kicks and connecting on five field goals, including a season-long boot of 36 yards for the Bucs (1-9). • Barry Bottino writes a weekly column and a blog about local college athletes for the Northwest Herald. Write to him at BarryOnCampus@hotmail. com, check out his On Campus blog at McHenryCountySports.com and follow him on Twitter @ BarryOnCampus.

McHenry’s Johnson scores 24 • WARRIORS Continued from page C1 “They went to a zone and it caught us off guard,” Rogers said. “We were scrambling around trying to make a basket and we came up short.” Once the buzzer sounded, McHenry’s bench rushed onto the floor, led by coach Tim Paddock, whose team escaped with the win despite watching a 16-point lead vanish. But four Postal free throws – all of which came in the final 42 seconds – proved to be just enough. “Toward the end of some games, we weren’t making a play to get over the hump – tonight, we made a play,” Paddock said. “We kept saying, ‘Get a stop, get a stop.’ But we needed that.” Greg Johnson led McHenry with 24 points, but it was a Mike Lawrence 3-pointer that gave the Warriors a 51-48 lead with 3:16 remaining after Rogers tied the score at 48. The Warriors led by as many as five with less than two minutes remaining before Rogers scored six straight points to give South its first lead of the night with 42 seconds remaining. The rest, Paddock’s players admitted, seemed like a blur. “It was chaos,” Johnson said. “[Rogers] could have made a 30-foot 3-pointer. There’s no controlling it.”

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AFC DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS: INDIANAPOLIS AT NEW ENGLAND, 7 P.M., CBS

Gostkowski does it his way By HOWARD ULMAN The Associated Press

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Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril hits the arm of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, causing a fumble that was returned for a touchdown by Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett on Dec. 2 in Seattle. The Seahawks host the Saints in a divisional playoff game Saturday.

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Seeking redemption Seahawks, Saints find reasons to remember By TIM BOOTH The Associated Press SEATTLE – When they walked off the field in Atlanta last January after blowing their chance to play for the NFC championship in the final seconds, there were varying emotions brewing in the Seattle Seahawks’ locker room. Anger, disappointment and reflection were wide spread. Some, like quarterback Russell Wilson, were already peeking ahead what appeared to be a bright future. Others never wanted to experience those emotions again. “We never want to feel that feeling again,” Seattle cornerback Richard Sherman said this week. “I think as motivated as New Orleans is from what happened to them the last time they came here, we’re just as motivated from what happened in Atlanta. We don’t ever want to go there and feel that feeling of regret, of disappointment, of anger, of frustration, of all those things that you felt after that game that you felt like you should have won.” The Seahawks’ chance at making amends for what happened in last season’s playoffs arrives Saturday when they host New Orleans in the NFC divisional playoff. But now the Seahawks ar-

“I think as motivated as New Orleans is from what happened to them the last time they came here, we’re just as motivated from what happened (last season) in Atlanta.” Richard Sherman Seahawks cornerback en’t the upstarts with little pressure and limited expectations. They are the top seed in the NFC coming off a 13-3 regular season that matched the best in franchise history and well aware anything short of a trip to the Super Bowl would be a massive disappointment. After having last week off, the Seahawks are ready for this playoff experience. “When we first got there last year, a lot of the guys, we didn’t know what to expect. We’re just young wanting to go out there, have fun and do our best,” Seattle wide receiver Doug Baldwin said. “Now we kind of expect the atmosphere we know what we’re going into, and we know it’s going to be amped up so we’re going to be just as amped up to repeat it.”

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Stephen Gostkowski sings on the sideline when he prepares to kick. Then he tries a field goal that could win a big game for the New England Patriots. “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head,” might be appropriate Saturday night against the Indianapolis Colts with a spot in the AFC championship game at stake. Steady rain is expected during the divisional-round game, but Gostkowski says it’s his job to deal with all kinds of weather. Besides, the NFL scoring leader for the second straight season has a routine that helps him focus. During the week “I’ll watch a five-minute (video) cut-up of some big kicks that I’ve made to a song that I like,” he said. “Then, when I’m on the sideline, I’ll sing that song and then, in my head, I see the ball going through the uprights.” What’s that tune? Coun-

try, rock, hip-hop? “It’s a secret,” Gostkowski said, smiling. On game day he also listens to mellow music to relax before taking the field where 300-pound l i n e m e n charge each Stephen other and Gostkowski cornerbacks collide with receivers. “I always just try to visualize myself doing well and not getting overexcited or too hyped up in the moment,” Gostkowski said. “Most of those guys are banging heads. I’m trying to like listen to Enya before the game to calm myself down. “The worst thing you can do in situations where, for me personally, where the situation gets bigger, is get too excited. You have to try to slow your heart rate down, turn that nervousness and tightness into focus.” It’s worked for him.

In eight seasons since the Patriots drafted him in the fourth round out of Memphis in 2006, Gostkowski has made 85.6 percent of his regular-season field goal attempts, fifth best in NFL history. This season, his 92.7 percentage (38 of 41) was second best in Patriots history. The best? The 93.9 percent (31 of 33) in 2004 of Adam Vinatieri, the kicker Gostkowski replaced. The 18-year veteran returns to Gillette Stadium with the Colts after a regular-season in which he made 87.5 percent (35 of 40) of his attempts. And the kicker whose field goal on the last play gave the Patriots a 20-17 win over the St. Louis Rams in the 2002 Super Bowl expects the same greeting he heard in past visits with the Colts. “They’re fanatical fans, like we have,” Vinatieri said. “I’m sure they’ll be loud and probably in a negative way to me and the rest of the team, but that’s what it’s supposed to be.”

In many ways, the feelings the Seahawks had leaving Atlanta last season are similar to what the Saints felt leaving Seattle in December. The performance New Orleans put forth in a national spotlight was surprisingly unimpressive. Drew Brees was confused, Jimmy Graham was invisible and the Saints’ aggressive defense was exploited by Wilson. The 34-7 loss to Seattle was significant in forcing the Saints into challenges they faced, having to win in Week 17 just to make the playoffs and having to spend the entire postseason away from the comforts of New Orleans. They passed the first two tests, beating Tampa Bay in the season finale to wrap up the No. 6 seed in the NFC then picking up the first playoff road win in franchise history in a 26-24 win at Philadelphia last week. Now the Saints get a chance at a bit of redemption. The piercing noise of CenturyLink Field and the style that Seattle plays will no longer be surprises. And there’s a bit of history on the side of the Saints. Since 2005, No. 6 seeds are 5-2 against No. 1 seeds in the divisional round. “I was just hoping we have another opportunity and here we are with that opportunity,” Brees said.

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2 players violated concussion protocol By BARRY WILNER The Associated Press BOSTON – Two players violated league concussion protocol during last weekend’s wild-card games, according to a letter sent by the NFL’s head, neck and spine committee chairmen to all team doctors and trainers. In a document obtained by The Associated Press, Drs. Hunt Batjer and Richard Ellenbogen said one player re-entered the game and another refused to leave the sideline. The doctors did not identify the players, but one was Green Bay tackle David Bakhtiari,

who went into the game for an extra-point try despite being examined for a concussion and not cleared. The other player was Saints cornerback Keenan Lewis, who remained on the sideline but did not get back on the field. “On two occasions last weekend, and contrary to the advice of the team medical staffs, players who had been diagnosed with a concussion and therefore declared ineligible for play nonetheless refused to leave the sidelines as required by league concussion protocols,” the letter said. “In one case, the player went back onto the field for one play before being removed from the

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BOYS BASKETBALL BURLINGTON CENTRAL 70 RICHMOND-BURTON 46 RICHMOND-BURTON (46) Wells 3 3-4 9, Kaska 3 0-0 6, St. Pierre 1 0-0 2, S. Kaufman 8 1-2 17, Rygiel 1 0-0 2, Bayer 1 0-0 2, J. Kaufman 2 0-0 4, Banks 2 0-0 4, Blanton 0 0-0 0, Hahn 0 0-0 0, Boelkow 0 0-0 0, Hogan 0 0-0 0, Duha 0 0-0 0. Totals: 21 4-6 46. BURLINGTON CENTRAL (70) Schutta 3 5-6 13, Hunnicutt 3 2-2 8, S. Fitzgerald 6 3-4 21, Rau 1 0-0 2, Ozburn 5 7-8 17, Raney 0 0-0 0, McCurdy 2 0-0 5, JOchum 0 0-0 0, R. Fitzgerald 0 0-0 0, Moxness 0 0-0 0, Sernett 0 0-0 0, Wiss 1 0-0 2, Lippert 0 0-0 0, Dernbach 1 0-0 2, Thompson 0 0-0 0. Totals: 22 17-20 70. Richmond-Burton 7 10 14 15 – 46 Burlington 13 11 25 19 – 70 3-point goals: Burlington 9 (S. Fitzgerald 6, Schutta 2, McCurdy). Total fouls: Richmond-Burton 13, Burlington 12.

JOHNSBURG 63 WOODSTOCK NORTH 40 JOHNSBURG (63) Stefka 3-1-1-7, Dixon 6-1-3-14, Ridout 7-2-2-18, Lobermeier 4-0-0-11, Stillwell 2-1-2-5, Meland 1-0-0-2, Graef 0-1-2-1, Nusser 2-1-1-5. Totals: 25-7-11-63. WOODSTOCK NORTH (40) Jandron 4-3-3-12, Niese 2-1-4-5, Herscha 1-4-6-6, Devore 3-0-2-6, Ortiz 3-2-3-8, Creighton 1-1-1-3. Totals: 14-11-19-40. Johnsburg 17 14 18 14 – 63 Woodstock North 12 13 7 8 – 40 3-point goals: Johnsburg 6 (Lobermeier 3, Ridout 2, Dixon), Woodstock North 1 (Jandron).

MCHENRY 58 CRYSTAL LAKE SOUTH 57 CRYSTAL LAKE SOUTH (57) Wagner 1 2-2 4, Mahoney 1 4-4 7, Johnson 3 2-3 11, Rogers 11 8-10 30, Bartusch 1 0-0 3, Buckner 1 0-0 2. Totals:18 16-20 57. McHENRY (58) Freund 2 3-4 7, Postal 1 4-7 6, Lawrence 1 0-2 3, Johnson 8 4-6 24, Bellich 3 1-2 8, Higgin 3 0-0 6, Preston 2 0-0 4. Totals:20 12-21 58. CL South McHenry

9 14 19 15 – 57 21 9 14 14 – 58

Three-point goals: Crystal Lake South 5 (Mahoney, Johnson 3, Bartusch), McHenry 6 (Lawrence, Johnson 4, Bellich). Total fouls: South 18, McHenry 21. Fouled out: (Higgin). Technical fouls: (Rogers, LePage)

HARVARD 73, NORTH BOONE 69 HARVARD (73) Carrera 5 5-10 16, Nolen 6 8-9 20, Sanchez 1 1-2 4, Schneider 2 0-1 4, Martin 3 4-5 10, Miller 8 0-6 16, Musgrove 1 1-2 3. Totals: 27 19-35 73. Harvard North Boone

15 16 21 21 – 73 18 16 12 20 – 69

3-point goals: Harvard 2 (Carrera, Sanchez). Total fouls: North Boone 20, Harvard 19.

MARENGO 62 ROCKFORD CHRISTIAN 45 MARENGO (62) Kissack 2 2-2 6, Shepard 2 2-2 6, Kunde 0 0-2 0, Velasquez 1 1-4 3, Simonini 1 0-0 2, Knobloch 8 0-0 22, Rogutich 5 8-8 18, Volkening 2 1-2 5, Rondorf 0 0-3 0. Totals: 20 14-23 62. ROCKFORD CHRISTIAN (45) Bobmac 4 1-5 11, Gould 2 5-6 10, Frahm 0 2-3 2, Gazonski 1 0-2 2, Tombini 2 0-0 4, Williams 5 2-2 12, Kuchenreuther 1 0-0 2, Folte 1 0-0 2. Totals: 17 10-18 45. Marengo RC

6 23 18 15 – 62 9 11 15 10 – 45

3-point goals: Marengo 6 (Knobloch 6), RC 3 (Bobmac 2, Gould 1). Total fouls: Marengo 16, Rockford Christian 14.

HUNTLEY 55, DUNDEE-CROWN 39 HUNTLEY (55) Jacobs 1 0-0 3, Bessey 1 0-2 3, C. Boesch 1 0-0 2, Slonka 2 1-2 6, Wicks 4 1-2 10, Egekeze 4 8-10 16, Gorney 7 1-1 15. Totals: 20 11-17 55. DUNDEE-CROWN (39) Pochop 1 1-2 4, Dunner 2 0-1 4, Parson 2 6-10 10, Seals 4 2-2 12, Munson 2 2-2 7, Steinmetz 1 0-0 2. Totals: 12 11-17 39. Huntley D-C

12 13 11 19 – 55 4 13 11 11 – 39

3-point goals: Huntley 4 (Jacobs, Bessey, Wicks, Slonka), D-C 4 (Seals 2, Pochop, Munson). Total fouls: Huntely 14, Dundee-Crown 14.

HARVEST CHRISTIAN 54 ALDEN-HEBRON 42 ALDEN-HEBRON (42) Nelson 3 4-4 10, Mor 2 1-4 5, Beck 0 1-2 1, Ball 7 0-2 14, Heaver 4 0-3 8, Vonbergen 2 0-0 4. Totals: 18 6-15 42. HARVEST CHRISTIAN (54) Fox 11 3-10 27, Thiel 1 0-0 2, Steiner 1 0-1 3, Jakel 1 0-0 2, Turpin 1 0-0 2, Zislisel 6 4-4 18. Totals: 21 7-15 54. A-H HC

ST. EDWARD 56 MARIAN CENTRAL 48 MARIAN CENTRAL (48) Pischke 5 0-1 10, Waytula 3 0-0 6, Caldez 1 0-0 3, Schnepf 3 0-3 7, Patterson 3 0-0 7, Haley 2 1-1 5, Ricchiuto 2 4-4 8, Lindquist 1 0-0 2. Totals: 20 5-9 48. ST. EDWARD (56) Butzow 2 6-6 10, Domel 1 0-0 3, French 3 1-2 7, Doussy 5 1-4 11, Savela 5 4-5 14, Elam 5 0-0 10, Matthews 0 1-2 1. Totals: 21 13-21 56. Marian Central St. Edward

(Caldez, Schnepf, Patterson), St. Edward 1 (Domel). Total fouls: Marian Central 17, St. Edward 13.

8 20 8 12 – 48 11 9 12 24 – 56

3-point goals: Marian Central 3

10 12 6 14 – 42 16 8 10 20 – 54

3-point goals: HC 3 (Fox, Zislisel, Steiner). Total fouls: A-H 17, HC 16.

HAMPSHIRE 64 GRAYSLAKE NORTH 60 HAMPSHIRE (64) Cork 7 3-4 21, Bridges 2 3-3 21, Oghale 2 3-3 7, Bennett 1 0-0 3, Woods 1 0-0 3, Doran 3 1-1 9. Totals: 21 13-16 64. GRAYSLAKE NORTH (60) Krebs 1 1-2 3, Tepper 1 0-0 2, Taskovic 2 0-0 5, Buckels 1 0-0 2, DiProva 7 2-3 17, Baker 1 2-2 5, Einloth 6 4-5 18, Piggott 3 0-0 6, Dodge 1 0-0 2. Totals: 25 8-12 60.

Hampshire Grayslake North

21 11 17 15 – 64 13 16 22 9 – 60

3-point goals: Hampshire 7 (Cork 4, Doran 2, Bridges), Grayslake North 4 (Einloth 2, Taskovic, DiProva). Total fouls: GLN 16, Hampshire 13.

NFL

RICHMOND-BURTON 41, MARENGO 32 Marengo 12 3 12 14 – 41 Richmond-Burton 5 12 13 2 – 32 MARENGO (32) Tautges 3 2-3 8, Hoeske 3 2-4 9, Girmscheid 1 2-2 4, Carlson 2 1-2 5, Johnston 3 0-0 6, Hammortree 0 0-0 0, Martin 0 0-0 0, Turner 0 0-0 0, Brettschneider 0 0-0 0. Totals: 12 7-11 32. RICHMOND-BURTON (41) Swanson 2 1-7 6, Hoglund 0 0-0 0, Otto 3 0-1 9, Straight 2 1-6 5, Koenig 5 1-1 11, Guenther 3 2-2 8, Townsend 1 0-0 2, Schwegel 0 0-0 0. Totals: 16 5-17 41. Three-point goals: R-B 4 (Otto 3, Swanson), Marengo 1 (Hoeske). Total fouls: R-B 15, Marengo 16.

WRESTLING MARIAN CENTRAL 37 RICHMOND-BURTON 24 106: fft. by fft. 113: Gavin Sutton (R-B) pin. McGinn, 3:06 120: fft. by fft. 126: Kurcz (MC) dec. Heaney, 10-3 132: Herff (MC) pin. Holian, 3:54 138: fft. by fft. 145: McGuire (MC) pin. Jones, 2:36 152: Virzi (MC) pin. Diaz, :40 160: Garrett Sutton (R-B) pin. Konopka, 1:32 170: Welch (MC) maj. dec. McKimmy, 9-0 182: Heppner (R-B) pin. Roy, 3:13 195: Daniels (MC) by fft. 220: Konkel (R-B) pin. Smith, 1:29 285: O’Neill (MC) by fft.

ROCKFORD LUTHERAN 54 WOODSTOCK 27 106: Luke (RL) by fft. 113: Connat (RL) by fft. 120: Zac (RL) pin. Karson, 4:26 126: Franky (RL) by fft. 132: Micho (RL) pin. Hindory 138: Martin (RL) pin. Fischbach, 1:45 145: Zange (W) by fft. 152: Sundberg (W) dec. Connor, 3-2 160: Hafer (W) pin. Lorre, 1:50 170: Plourde (W) pin. Tannen, 1:16 182: Siebert (W) pin. Surerfy, :36 195: Krornant (RL) pin. Johnson, 5:05 220: Joey (RL) pin. Austin, 3:15 285: fft. by fft.

DUNDEE-CROWN 55 GRAYSLAKE CENTRAL 16 106: D. Flynn (D-C) pin. Horbus, 2:12 113: Radke (GLC) maj. dec. Willingham, 14-3 120: Morrow (GLC) pin. Hamelberg, 3:24 126: Adam Gutierrez (D-C) dec. Tarnowski, 4-3 132: J, Flynn (D-C) dec. Pogre, 14-7 138: Thompson (D-C) maj. dec. Augustine, 12-1 145: Armando Gutierrez (D-C) pin. Lambert, 1:50 152: Schanmier (D-C) dec. Makey, 7-5 160: Jones (GLC) pin. Ramierez, 2:52 170: Raap (D-C) pin. Choski, :27

Sunday San Diego 27, Cincinnati 10 San Francisco 23, Green Bay 20 Divisional Playoffs Saturday New Orleans at Seattle, 3:35 p.m. (Fox) Indianapolis at New England, 7:15 p.m. (CBS) Sunday San Francisco at Carolina, 12:05 p.m. (Fox) San Diego at Denver, 3:40 p.m. (CBS) Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 19 AFC, 2 p.m. (CBS) NFC, 5:30 p.m. (Fox) Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 26 At Honolulu TBD, 6:30 p.m. (NBC) Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 2 At East Rutherford, N.J. AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 5:30 p.m. (Fox)

INJURY REPORT INDIANAPOLIS COLTS at NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — COLTS: OUT: WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (hamstring). PROBABLE: DT Aubrayo Franklin (not injury related), C Khaled Holmes (calf), S LaRon Landry (concussion), LB Josh McNary (concussion). PATRIOTS: OUT: WR Aaron Dobson (foot). QUESTIONABLE: CB Alfonzo Dennard (knee, shoulder), WR Kenbrell Thompkins (hip). PROBABLE: WR Danny Amendola (groin), CB Kyle Arrington (groin), QB Tom Brady (right shoulder), LB Dane Fletcher (groin), S Steve Gregory (finger, knee), G Logan Mankins (ankle), S Devin McCourty (concussion), T Will Svitek (ankle), RB Shane Vereen (groin). NEW ORLEANS SAINTS at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — SAINTS: QUESTIONABLE: DE Akiem Hicks (ankle), RB

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS at DENVER BRONCOS — CHARGERS: QUESTIONABLE: G Jeromey Clary (shoulder), T D.J. Fluker (ankle), C Nick Hardwick (neck, concussion), DE Sean Lissemore (shoulder), RB Ryan Mathews (ankle), WR Eddie Royal (toe). PROBABLE: T King Dunlap (ankle), DE Kendall Reyes (ankle), S Eric Weddle (hamstring). BRONCOS: OUT: DE Derek Wolfe (illness). PROBABLE: CB Champ Bailey (shoulder), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), S Duke Ihenacho (concussion), T Winston Justice (finger), G Chris Kuper (ankle), QB Peyton Manning (ankle), C Steve Vallos (concussion), CB Kayvon Webster (thumb), WR Wes Welker (concussion). SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS at CAROLINA PANTHERS — 49ERS: QUESTIONABLE: CB Carlos Rogers (hamstring), LB Dan Skuta (foot). PROBABLE: LB NaVorro Bowman (wrist), WR Michael Crabtree (wrist), DT Demarcus Dobbs (knee, shoulder), C Jonathan Goodwin (not injury related), RB Frank Gore (knee), DT Justin Smith (shoulder). PANTHERS: QUESTIONABLE: DT Colin Cole (calf), WR Steve Smith (knee), RB Jonathan Stewart (knee). PROBABLE: TE Ben Hartsock (knee), S Quintin Mikell (thumb).

COLLEGE SCHEDULE Saturday, Jan. 18 East-West Shrine Classic At St. Petersburg, Fla. East vs. West, 3 p.m. (NFLN) NFLPA Collegiate Bowl At Los Angeles American vs. National, 5 p.m. (ESPN2) Saturday, Jan. 25 Senior Bowl At Mobile, Ala. South vs. North, 3 p.m. (NFLN)

BETTING ODDS GLANTZ-CULVER LINE NFL Playoffs FAVORITE PTS O/U Saturday at Seattle 8 (45) at New England 7 (51½) Sunday at Carolina 1 (41½) at Denver 9½ (55)

UNDERDOG New Orleans Indianapolis San Francisco San Diego

NCAA Basketball FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG at Dayton 3 Saint Louis Indiana 1½ at Penn St. at Pittsburgh 14 Wake Forest at Georgia Tech Pk Notre Dame at Virginia Tech 1½ Boston College at Syracuse 7½ North Carolina Iowa St. 3 at Oklahoma at UMass 7 St. Bonaventure Villanova 4 at St. John’s at Indiana St. 13 Bradley Florida 1 at Arkansas at South Carolina Pk LSU at Baylor 15½ TCU at North Texas 5 Tulane at Towson 8 UNC Wilmington at Buffalo 4 E. Michigan at Kansas 12½ Kansas St. at Marquette 11½ Seton Hall Missouri 3 at Auburn at Drexel 7 Northeastern Duke 6½ at Clemson at Harvard 16 Dartmouth at Michigan St. 11½ Minnesota at G. Washington 10 Rhode Island W. Michigan 1½ at Miami (Ohio) at La.-Lafayette 12 Texas-Arlington Memphis 6½ at Temple Kentucky 8 at Vanderbilt Mississippi 2½ at Mississippi St. Alabama 1 at Georgia Coll. of Charleston 3½ at Hofstra at Pacific 4½ Santa Clara at S. Illinois 3½ Evansville Delaware 2½ atJames Madison Charlotte 14½ at UTSA Oklahoma St. 6 at West Virginia Virginia 2 at NC State at La.-Monroe 6 Texas St. at Tennessee 13 Texas A&M at Cincinnati 14 Rutgers Princeton 5½ at Penn at Toledo 18 Cent. Michigan at Middle Tenn. 4½ UAB at UConn 13 UCF at Saint Mary’s (Cal) 11½ San Francisco Richmond 4 at Fordham at Butler 1 Georgetown at Detroit 5½ Oakland at East Carolina 4 Old Dominion at UC Santa Barbara 11 Cal Poly at Kent St. 11½ Ball St. at Long Beach St. 11½ UC Davis at N. Iowa 8 Drake Wichita St. 10 at Missouri St.

Saturday, Jan. 11 Girls Basketball: Crystal Lake South at Cary-Grove, Woodstock at Crystal Lake Central, Johnsburg at Hampshire, 2:30 p.m., McHenry at Dundee-Crown, Jacobs at Huntley, Marian Central at St. Francis, Woodstock North at Grayslake Central 7 p.m. Girls Gymnastics: Prairie Ridge at Lake Forest Invitational, 6 p.m. Boys Swimming: Cary-Grove co-op at Elk Grove Invite, Noon; Jacobs co-op, Dundee-Crown at Maine South Relays, 1:30 p.m. Wrestling: Johnsburg at Round Lake Triangular, Crystal Lake Central at Waubonsie Valley Quad, Woodstock North, Marengo, Hampshire at Sycamore, Harvard at Princeton Invite, RichmondBurton at Grayslake North, Cary-Grove, Huntley, McHenry at Sycamore Invite, Dundee-Crown at Newbill Invite, 9 a.m. Boys Bowling: Marengo at Lake Zurich, 9 a.m. Girls Bowling: McHenry at Grant, Dundee-Crown, Jacobs at Grant Bulldog Bowling Invite, Marengo at IMSA, 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13 Boys Basketball: Woodstock North at Genoa-Kingston, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: IMSA at AldenHebron, Genoa-Kingston at Marengo, 7 p.m. Boys Bowling: Johnsburg at Westminster Christian, 4:30 p.m. Girls Bowling: Woodstock co-op at Barrington, Johnsburg at Westminster Christian, 430 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 Boys Basketball: Sycamore at Hampshire, Hiawatha at Harvard, AldenHebron at Westminster, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Woodstock North at Grayslake North, Crystal Lake Central at Johnsburg, Huntley at Crystal Lake South, Dundee-Crown at Jacobs, Hampshire at Sycamore, Prairie Ridge at McHenry, Grayslake Central at Woodstock, Harvard at Hiawatha, North Boone at Marengo, 7 p.m. Wrestling: Marian Central at Belvidere North, 6 p.m. Boys Bowling: McHenry at DeKalb, 4:30 p.m. Girls Bowling: Woodstock co-op at Huntley, 4 p.m., Grayslake Central at Dundee-Crown, McHenry at Jacobs, Grayslake North at Johnsburg, Rockford Christian at Marengo, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 Boys Basketball: Woodstock at Burlington Central, 6 p.m.; Lake Forest Academy at Cary-Grove, Jacobs at Crystal Lake South, 7 p.m. Boys Swimming: Cary-Grove co-op, Jacobs co-op at Dundee-Crown, 4:30 p.m.; Byron, DeKalb at Woodstock co-op, 5 p.m. Boys Bowling: Woodstock at Huntley, Marengo at McHenry 4:30 p.m. Girls Bowling: Marengo at Belvidere, 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 Boys Basketball: Harvard at Rockford Christian, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Alden-Hebron at Keith, 7 p.m. Girls Gymnastics: Prairie Ridge at Barrington, 6 p.m. Boys Swimming: Huntley at McHenry, 4:30 p.m.; Woodstock co-op at Sterling, 5 p.m. Wrestling: Grayslake North at Woodstock North, Prairie Ridge at McHenry, 6 p.m.; Grayslake Central at Woodstock, Crystal Lake Central at Johnsburg, Huntley at Crystal Lake South, Dundee-Crown at Jacobs, 6:30 p.m.; Harvard at Burlington Central, 7 p.m.

HOCKEY

Pierre Thomas (chest). PROBABLE: T Terron Armstead (knee), G Jahri Evans (ankle), CB Keenan Lewis (head, neck). SEAHAWKS: OUT: LB K.J. Wright (foot). DOUBTFUL: DT Jordan Hill (groin). QUESTIONABLE: S Chris Maragos (back). PROBABLE: S Kam Chancellor (hip), WR Percy Harvin (hip), TE Luke Willson (ankle).

at Rice 2 California 2 at Louisiana Tech 15 at Arkansas St. 6½ at Nevada Pk at Illinois St. 7½ at Texas 10½ at George Mason Pk at UALR 7½ at BYU 12½ at Colorado St. 8½ at UTEP 8 at San Diego 6 at Boise St. 10½ Hawaii 1 New Mexico 13½ UC Irvine 7½ N. Dakota St. 12 W. Carolina 2½ Weber St. 1 Belmont 10 at E. Washington 7½ Denver 2½ at Jacksonville St. 8½ at SE Missouri 8 at Samford 5½ at Chattanooga Pk at Davidson 17 at Elon 17½ at IPFW 1½ at Morehead St. 3 Nebraska-Omaha 3 at Murray St. 6½ at Tennessee Tech 9 at N. Colorado 8½ Sacramento St. 1 Montana 4½ at New Mexico St. 20

FAU at Oregon St. FIU South Alabama Utah St. Loyola of Chicago Texas Tech Saint Joseph’s Troy LoyolaMarymount Fresno St. Marshall Pepperdine Wyoming at CS Northridge at San Jose St. at UC Riverside at IUPUI atGeorgiaSouthern at North Dakota at UT-Martin Montana St. at South Dakota E. Illinois Tennessee St. Furman Wofford Appalachian St. The Citadel S. Dakota St. E. Kentucky at W. Illinois Austin Peay SIU-Edwardsville Idaho St. at S. Utah at Portland St. Idaho

NBA FAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG at Bulls 5 (180) Charlotte at Toronto 7½ (192½) Brooklyn Houston 2 (205½) at Washington New York 4 (210) at Philadelphia at Detroit 2 (203½) Phoenix at Oklahoma City 13 (197) Milwaukee at Dallas 7½ (201) New Orleans at Denver 11 (203) Orlando at Portland 12½ (207) Boston FAVORITE Blackhawks Philadelphia at New Jersey at Winnipeg at Nashville at Minnesota Anaheim Pittsburgh at San Jose at Los Angeles

NHL LINE UNDERDOG LINE -135 at Montreal+115 at -140 Tampa Bay +120 -145 Florida +125 -125 Columbus +105 -120 Ottawa +100 -125 Colorado +105 -130 at Phoenix +110 -190 at Calgary +165 -150 Boston +130 -180 Detroit +160

SUNDAY

at Montreal 6 p.m. WGN, NHLN AM-720

EDMONTON 6 p.m. CSN AM-720

SCHEDULE GIRLS BASKETBALL

FOOTBALL Wild-card Playoffs Saturday Indianapolis 45, Kansas City 44 New Orleans 26, Philadelphia 24

SATURDAY

182: C. Brunner (D-C) pin. Thiel, 2:53 195: C. Rodriguez (D-C) pin. Cha, 2:42 220: Johnson (D-C) pin. Suasin, 1:20 285: Marshall (D-C) pin. Hoelschere, 1:56

NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF St. Louis 43 31 7 5 67 160 Blackhawks 46 29 8 9 67 169 Colorado 44 27 12 5 59 128 Minnesota 46 24 17 5 53 112 Dallas 44 20 17 7 47 125 Nashville 45 19 20 6 44 108 Winnipeg 46 19 22 5 43 125 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF Anaheim 46 33 8 5 71 155 San Jose 45 28 11 6 62 148 Los Angeles 45 27 13 5 59 118 Vancouver 45 23 13 9 55 121 Phoenix 43 21 13 9 51 130 Calgary 44 15 23 6 36 100 Edmonton 46 14 27 5 33 119 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Boston 44 28 14 2 58 128 Tampa Bay 44 26 14 4 56 126 Montreal 45 25 15 5 55 115 Detroit 44 19 15 10 48 115 Toronto 46 21 20 5 47 125 Ottawa 45 19 18 8 46 129 Florida 44 17 21 6 40 104 Buffalo 43 12 26 5 29 75 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF Pittsburgh 45 32 12 1 65 147 Philadelphia 44 23 17 4 50 117 Washington 44 22 16 6 50 135 N.Y. Rangers 46 23 20 3 49 114 Carolina 45 19 17 9 47 111 New Jersey 45 18 18 9 45 104 Columbus 44 20 20 4 44 120 N.Y. Islanders 46 17 22 7 41 126

GA 97 127 113 115 135 135 139 GA 116 115 93 113 131 142 161 GA 98 106 106 125 141 145 137 120 GA 107 119 133 123 128 113 126 150

NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Friday’s Games N.Y. Rangers 3, Dallas 2 Washington 3, Toronto 2 Columbus 3, Carolina 0 N.Y. Islanders 2, Colorado 1, OT Pittsburgh at Edmonton (n) St. Louis at Vancouver (n) Saturday’s Games Blackhawks at Montreal, 6 p.m. Tampa Bay at Philadelphia, noon Florida at New Jersey, 6 p.m. Ottawa at Nashville, 6 p.m. Columbus at Winnipeg, 6 p.m. Colorado at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Anaheim at Phoenix, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at Calgary, 9 p.m. Detroit at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m. Boston at San Jose, 9:30 p.m. Sunday’s Games Edmonton at Blackhawks, 6 p.m. Buffalo at Washington, 2 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Dallas, 5 p.m. New Jersey at Toronto, 6 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m. Minnesota at Nashville, 6 p.m. Detroit at Anaheim, 7 p.m. Thursday’s Games Florida 2, Buffalo 1, SO

New Jersey 1, Dallas 0 Carolina 6, Toronto 1 Washington 4, Tampa Bay 3 Anaheim 4, Nashville 3 St. Louis 5, Calgary 0 Minnesota 4, Phoenix 1 Los Angeles 4, Boston 2 San Jose 4, Detroit 1

AHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division W L OL SL Pts GF Grand Rapids 24 10 1 2 51 127 Wolves 19 13 1 2 41 103 Milwaukee 17 10 5 1 40 87 Rockford 17 17 3 2 39 110 Iowa 15 14 2 2 34 81 North Division W L OL SL Pts GF Toronto 20 11 2 1 43 98 Hamilton 18 14 0 4 40 90 Lake Erie 17 14 0 3 37 96 Rochester 14 14 3 3 34 93 Utica 11 19 1 2 25 78 West Division W L OL SL Pts GF Texas 22 10 2 3 49 133 Abbotsford 23 13 1 1 48 117 Oklahoma City 14 18 1 5 34 105 Charlotte 16 18 0 1 33 98 San Antonio 13 20 0 3 29 93

GA 88 95 86 134 90 GA 85 97 102 104 103 GA 101 107 128 110 114

NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Friday’s Games Toronto 3, St. John’s 2 Norfolk 5, Portland 4, SO Manchester 3, Bridgeport 1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4, Adirondack 1 Iowa 3, Grand Rapids 2 Albany 3, Springfield 0 Providence 1, Syracuse 0, SO Binghamton 4, Hershey 2 Hamilton 2, Rochester 1 Worcester 3, Hartford 1 Charlotte 5, Oklahoma City 2 Rockford 4, Lake Erie 3 Texas 5, Abbotsford 0 Saturday’s Games Wolves at Milwaukee, 7 p.m. Manchester at Albany, 4 p.m. Toronto at St. John’s, 5 p.m. Iowa at Grand Rapids, 6 p.m. Portland at Bridgeport, 6 p.m. Rochester at Hamilton, 6 p.m. Norfolk at Worcester, 6 p.m. Providence at Syracuse, 6 p.m. Springfield at Hershey, 6 p.m. Hartford at W-B/Scranton, 6:05 p.m. Adirondack at Binghamton, 6:05 p.m. Charlotte at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Lake Erie at Rockford, 7 p.m. Abbotsford at San Antonio, 7 p.m. Utica at Texas, 8 p.m. Thursday’s Games Oklahoma City 3, Utica 2

BASEBALL NEW YORK (AP) — The 84 remaining free agents: AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (4) — Alexi Casilla, 2b; Jason Hammel, rhp; Brian Roberts, 2b; Francisco Rodriguez, rhp. BOSTON (3) — Stephen Drew, ss; Joel Hanrahan, rhp; John McDonald, ss. CLEVELAND (3) — Rich Hill, lhp; Ubaldo Jimenez, rhp; Kelly Shoppach, c. DETROIT (3) — Jeremy Bonderman, rhp; Octavio Dotel, rhp; Ramon Santiago, 2b. HOUSTON (1) — Erik Bedard, lhp. KANSAS CITY (4) — Bruce Chen, lhp; Carlos Pena, 1b; Ervin Santana, rhp; Miguel Tejada, 2b. NEW YORK (5) — Travis Hafner, dh; Lyle Overbay, 1b; Andy Pettitte, lhp; Mark Reynolds, 1b-3b; Mariano Rivera, rhp. OAKLAND (1) — Grant Balfour, rhp. SEATTLE (4) — Endy Chavez, of; Kendrys Morales, dh; Oliver Perez, lhp; Joe Saunders, lhp. TAMPA BAY (2) — Fernando Rodney, rhp; Delmon Young, of. TEXAS (3) — Lance Berkman, dh; Nelson Cruz, of; Matt Garza, rhp. TORONTO (2) — Darren Oliver, lhp; Ramon Ortiz, rhp.

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

COLORADO 7 p.m. CSN AM-720

CHARLOTTE 7 p.m. CSN AM-1000

WASHINGTON 7 p.m. CSN, NBATV AM-1000

at Orlando 6 p.m. CSN AM-1000

at Milwaukee 7 p.m. WCUU

at Grand Rapids 6 p.m. WCUU

ON TAP SATURDAY WOMEN’S COLLEGE HOCKEY

TV/Radio

6 p.m.: Ohio State at Minnesota, BTN

NHL 6 p.m.: Blackhawks at Montreal, WGN, NHLN, AM-720

MEN’S COLLEGE HOCKEY 7 p.m.: Harvard vs. Yale, at New York, NBCSN

AHL 7 p.m.: Wolves at Milwaukee, WCUU

FIGURE SKATING 2 p.m.: U.S. Championships, at Boston, NBC 7 p.m.: U.S. Championships, at Boston, NBC

NBA 7 p.m.: Charlotte at Bulls, CSN, AM-1000

GOLF

MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 10 a.m.: Saint Louis at Dayton, ESPN2 11 a.m.: North Carolina at Syracuse, ESPN 11 a.m.: Iowa State at Oklahoma, ESPNU 11 a.m.: Indiana at Penn State, BTN 11:30 a.m.: St. Bonaventure at UMass, NBCSN Noon.: Florida at Arkansas, ESPN2 Noon.: Villanova at St. John’s, FS1 1 p.m.: Kansas St. at Kansas, ESPN 1 p.m.: Missouri at Auburn, ESPNU 1 p.m.: Minnesota at Michigan State, BTN 1 p.m.: Tulane at North Texas, CSN 1 p.m.: Seton Hall at Marquette, WPWR 1:30 p.m.: Rhode Island at George Washington, NBCSN 2 p.m.: Memphis at Temple, ESPN2 2:30 p.m.: Kentucky at Vanderbilt, CBS 3 p.m.: Mississippi at Mississippi State, ESPNU 4 p.m.: Virginia at NC State, ESPN2 5 p.m.: Central Florida at Connecticut, ESPNU 6 p.m.: Georgetown at Butler, FS1 7 p.m.: California at Oregon State, ESPNU

WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 3 p.m.: UTSA at Southern Miss., FSN 3:30 p.m.: Ohio State at Indiana, BTN

6 a.m.: European PGA Tour, Volvo Champions, third round, at Durban, South Africa (same-day tape), TGC 6 p.m.: PGA Tour, Sony Open, third round, at Honolulu, TGC

MOTORSPORTS 8:30 p.m.: AMA Supercross, at Phoenix, FS1

NFL 3:30 p.m.: NFC Divisional Playoff, New Orleans at Seattle, Fox 7 p.m.: AFC Divisional Playoff, Indianapolis at New England, CBS

PREP BASKETBALL 3 p.m.: Oak Ridge (Fla.) at Montverde (Fla.), ESPN

SOCCER 6:40 a.m.: Premier League, Chelsea at Hull City, NBCSN 8:55 a.m.: Premier League, Crystal Palace at Tottenham, NBCSN 11:30 a.m.: Premier League, Swansea City at Manchester United, NBC

TRANSACTIONS

BASKETBALL Brooklyn at Toronto, 6 p.m. New York at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m. Phoenix at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. Milwaukee at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. New Orleans at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Orlando at Denver, 8 p.m. Boston at Portland, 9 p.m. Thursday’s Games New York 102, Miami 92 Denver 101, Oklahoma City 88

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L Pct Indiana 29 7 .806 Bulls 16 18 .471 Detroit 15 22 .405 Cleveland 13 23 .361 Milwaukee 7 28 .200 Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 17 17 .500 Brooklyn 15 21 .417 New York 13 22 .371 Boston 13 23 .361 Philadelphia 12 24 .333 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 27 10 .730 Atlanta 20 17 .541 Washington 16 18 .471 Charlotte 15 22 .405 Orlando 10 25 .286 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 28 8 .778 Houston 23 14 .622 Dallas 21 16 .568 Memphis 16 19 .457 New Orleans 15 20 .429 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 27 9 .750 Oklahoma City 27 9 .750 Denver 18 17 .514 Minnesota 18 18 .500 Utah 12 26 .316 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers 25 13 .658 Golden State 24 14 .632 Phoenix 21 14 .600 L.A. Lakers 14 22 .389 Sacramento 11 22 .333

GB — 12 14½ 16 21½ GB — 3 4½ 5 6

BULLS 81, BUCKS 72 CHICAGO (81) Dunleavy 6-10 3-5 18, Boozer 6-12 7-12 19, Noah 2-5 4-6 8, Hinrich 2-9 2-2 6, J.Butler 3-8 3-4 10, Gibson 2-7 8-10 12, Augustin 2-8 0-0 6, Snell 1-3 0-0 2, Mohammed 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 24-62 27-39 81. MILWAUKEE (72) Antetokounmpo 0-5 0-0 0, Ilyasova 6-13 0-0 14, Sanders 0-2 1-2 1, Knight 5-21 2-2 12, Ridnour 6-14 0-0 14, Middleton 1-7 0-0 3, Raduljica 3-4 4-4 10, Mayo 6-16 2-4 16, Udoh 1-4 0-0 2, C.Butler 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 28-88 9-12 72.

GB — 7 9½ 12 16 GB — 5½ 7½ 11½ 12½

Chicago Milwaukee

GB — — 8½ 9 16

20 27 22 12—81 27 18 14 13—72

3-Point Goals-Chicago 6-16 (Dunleavy 3-3, Augustin 2-6, J.Butler 1-2, Snell 0-1, Hinrich 0-4), Milwaukee 7-21 (Ilyasova 2-2, Ridnour 2-5, Mayo 2-6, Middleton 1-1, Antetokounmpo 0-1, Knight 0-6). Fouled Out-Sanders. ReboundsChicago 55 (Boozer 13), Milwaukee 58 (Sanders 9). Assists-Chicago 18 (Noah 7), Milwaukee 15 (Ridnour 8). Total Fouls-Chicago 19, Milwaukee 29. Technicals-Sanders. A-15,148 (18,717).

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Friday’s Games Bulls 81, Milwaukee 72 Indiana 93, Washington 66 Detroit 114, Philadelphia 104 Atlanta 83, Houston 80 Minnesota 119, Charlotte 92 Memphis 104, Phoenix 99 Dallas 107, New Orleans 90 Brooklyn 104, Miami 95,2OT Cleveland 113, Utah 102 Orlando at Sacramento (n) Boston at Golden State (n) L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers (n) Saturday’s Games Charlotte at Bulls, 7 p.m. Houston at Washington, 6 p.m.

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COMMUNITY Half Court Basketball League that begins on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at the McHenry Middle School. The cost is $195 a team. A league roster and an information flyer are available on our website at www.ci.mchenry.il.us or call the McHenry Parks and Recreation at 815-363-2160.

GOLF McHENRY COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE The McHenry County Senior Golf League will play on Monday mornings and is accepting new members for the spring schedule. Men 55-years-old or older should contact Bob Kelly at 847-220-8174 for more information. League play will run from May through Oct. 1.

VOLLEYBALL CO-REC VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE If you like volleyball and want to have fun get your friends together and form a team. Registration is currently in progress for our Co-Rec Volleyball League that begins on Thursday, Jan. 30 at the McHenry East Campus High School. The cost is $280 a team. Call the McHenry Parks & Recreation Department at 815-363-2160 or check our website at www.ci.mchenry.il.us for more information.

BASKETBALL MEN’S HALF COURT Spend your Tuesday evenings playing some recreational, yet competitive, basketball. Get your friends together and sign up for this high energy sport. Registration is currently in progress for the 3 on 3

PROS BASEBALL COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE — Suspended San Francisco INF Marco Guzman 50 games after testing positive for metabolites of Nandrolone, in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. American League KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Agreed to terms with C Brett Hayes on a one-year contract. NEW YORK YANKEES — Agreed to terms with LHP Matt Thornton on a two-year contract. Designated OF Vernon Wells for assignment. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Claimed LHP Santos Rodriguez off waivers from the White Sox. NEW YORK METS — Agreed to terms with RHPs Joel Carreno and Miguel Socolovich and INFs Brandon Allen and Anthony Seratelli on minor league contracts. WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Agreed to terms with INF Mike Fontenot on a minor league contract. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association BULLS — Signed F Cartier Martin to a 10-day contract. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES — Reassigned G Jamaal Franklin to Fort Wayne (NBADL). PHILADELPHIA 76ERS — Recalled G Lorenzo Brown from Delaware (NBADL). FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO BILLS — Signed P Brian Moorman to a contract extension. HOCKEY National Hockey League Season COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Placed F Blake Comeau on injured reserve. DETROIT RED WINGS — Recalled C Riley Sheahan from Grand Rapids (AHL). NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Reassigned F Filip Forsberg to Milwaukee (AHL) and F Josh Shalla from Milwaukee to Cincinnati (ECHL). WINNIPEG JETS — Recalleed D Zach Redmond from St. John’s (AHL). SOCCER Major League Soccer COLORADO RAPIDS — Named Pablo Mastroeni special assistant to the technical director. COLUMBUS CREW — Named Pat Onstad and Rob Maaskant assistant coaches. NEW YORK CITY FC — Named Miles Joseph assistant coach and David Lee head of player recruitment. ORLANDO CITY SC — Signed M Kevin Molino. PORTLAND TIMBERS — Signed G Andrew Weber. Announced F Sebastian Rincon will not return next season. WRESTLING USA WRESTLING — Announced National Greco-Roman coach Steve Fraser has become chief of donor and alumni relations.

COLLEGES ALABAMA — Named Lane Kiffin offensive coordinator. EASTERN ILLINOIS — Named Kim Dameron football coach. FLORIDA STATE — Announced DT Timmy Jernigan will enter the NFL draft. INDIANA — Announced defensive coordinator Doug Mallory and defensive line coach John Fabris will not return next year. NOTRE DAME — Announced TE Troy Niklas will enter the NFL draft. PROVIDENCE — Announced the resignation of women’s soccer coach Jim McGirr. VANDERBILT — Dismissed men’s basketball G Eric McClellan from the team.

Eat Wings. Raise Funds. HIGH SCHOOL SPIRIT NIGHT

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NATIONAL LEAGUE CUBS (3) — Scott Baker, rhp; Kevin Gregg, rhp; Matt Guerrier, rhp. ATLANTA (6) — Luis Ayala; rhp; Freddy Garcia, rhp; Reed Johnson, of; Kameron Loe, rhp; Paul Maholm, lhp; Eric O’Flaherty, lhp. CINCINNATI (4) — Bronson Arroyo, rhp; Zach Duke, lhp; Cesar Izturis, ss; Nick Masset, rhp. COLORADO (5) — Rafael Betancourt, rhp; Jeff Francis, lhp; Todd Helton, 1b; Roy Oswalt, rhp; Yorvit Torrealba, c. LOS ANGELES (4) — Chris Capuano, lhp; Jerry Hairston Jr., 3b; Carlos Marmol, rhp; Michael Young, 3b. MIAMI (4) — Matt Diaz, of; Austin Kearns, of; Juan Pierre, of; Placido Polanco, 3b. MILWAUKEE (2) — Yuniesky Betancourt, 1b; Mike Gonzalez, lhp. NEW YORK (7) — David Aardsma, rhp; Tim Byrdak, lhp; Pedro Feliciano, lhp; Frank Francisco, rhp; Aaron Harang, rhp; Daisuke Matsuzaka, rhp; Johan Santana, lhp. PHILADELPHIA (1) — Roy Halladay, rhp. PITTSBURGH (4) — John Buck, c; A.J. Burnett, rhp; Kyle Farnsworth, rhp; Jeff Karstens, rhp. ST. LOUIS (2) — Chris Carpenter, rhp; Jake Westbrook, rhp. SAN DIEGO (3) — Ronny Cedeno, ss; Mark Kotsay, of; Jason Marquis, rhp. SAN FRANCISCO (3) — Chad Gaudin, rhp; Andres Torres, of; Barry Zito, lhp. WASHINGTON (1) — Chad Tracy, 3b-1b.

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Record-keeping snags could complicate the start of care this month as millions of people begin using health plans that they purchased under President Barack Obama’s law. Among the paperwork orphans was cancer survivor Sharon Van Daele, who went back and forth between her insurer and the federal government for more than a week after her coverage was supposed to start, but her insurance card failed to arrive. Unable to get answers, she said it felt as if she had fallen into a black hole.

Left in limbo Some find health insurers have no record of them By RICARDO ALONSO ZALDIVAR and TOM MURPHY The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS – Record-keeping snags could complicate the start of insurance coverage this month as people begin using policies they purchased under President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. Insurance companies are still trying to sort out cases of so-called health insurance orphans, customers for whom the government has a record that they enrolled, but the insurer does not. Government officials say the problem is real but under control, with orphan records being among the roughly 13,000 problem cases they are trying to resolve with insurers. But insurance companies are worried the process will grow more cumbersome as they deal with the flood of new customers who signed up in December as enrollment deadlines neared. More than 1 million people have signed up through the federal insurance market that serves 36 states. Officials contend the error rate for new signups is close to zero. Insurers, however, are less enthusiastic about the pace of the fixes. The companies also are seeing cases in

which the government has assigned the same identification number to more than one person, as well as socalled “ghost” files in which the insurer has an enrollment record but the government does not. But orphaned files – when the insurer has no record of enrollment – are particularly concerning because the companies have no automated way to identify the presumed policyholder. They say they have to manually compare the lists of enrollees the government sends them with their own records because the government never built an automated system that would do the work much faster. “It’s an ongoing concern,” said Robert Zirkelbach, a spokesman for the industry trade group America’s Health Insurance Plans. “Health plans can’t process enrollments they haven’t received from the exchange.” Julie Bataille, communications director for the federal health care rollout, disputes the industry’s view. “We have fixed the issues that we knew were a problem, and we are now seeing nearly zero errors in the work moving forward,” she said. A federal “reconciliation” team, including technicians, deals directly with more than 300 insurers to

resolve signup problems, she said, while the government’s call center has caseworkers to help consumers directly. Insurers use the term “orphan” for the problematic files because they are referring to customers who have yet to find a home with the carrier they selected. The files have cropped up since enrollment began last fall through HealthCare.gov. The site was down an estimated 60 percent of the time in October. Since then, the front-end interaction between customers and the website has largely been fixed. But insurers worry that the backend problems will grow more acute as they process the wave of customers who signed up at the end of 2013. More than 2 million people had enrolled by the end of the year, either through HealthCare.gov or state-run websites. Aetna spokeswoman Susan Millerick said orphaned files were “manageable over the short term.” But she added that manually comparing enrollment files will not work over the long term and that the federal website needs a permanent fix to eliminate the possibility of orphaned files.

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Job growth contracted sharply in December By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER The Associated Press WASHINGTON – The weakest month of hiring in three years ended 2013 on a sluggish note and raised questions about whether the U.S. job market can sustain its recent strong gains. Employers added a scant 74,000 jobs in December after averaging 214,000 in the previous four months. Economists cautioned that cold weather likely played a role in the sharp slowdown. Many analysts said they would need to see more data before they could tell whether the job market had lost momentum. The Labor Department said Friday that the unemployment rate fell from 7 percent in November to 6.7 percent, its lowest level since October 2008. But the drop occurred mostly because many Americans stopped looking for jobs. Once people without jobs stop looking for one, the government no longer counts them as unemployed. The proportion of people either working or looking for work fell to 62.8 percent, matching a nearly 36-year low. Last month’s expiration of extended unemployment benefits for 1.3 million long-term unemployed could accelerate that trend

McHENRY – McHenry County College is offering a supervisory leadership training program later this month. The Developmental Dimensions International’s Supervisory Leadership Series will be facilitated by DDI certified facilitator Betty Hartwig from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Jan. 28 through March 18 at the Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane. Participants will learn how to strengthen interpersonal skills. Series topics include: essentials of leadership, getting started as new leaders, resolving conflict, delegating for results, setting performance expectations, reviewing performance progress, coaching for improvement and achieving your leadership potential. Participants can register for individual courses or the entire series. Individual courses cost $165. The eight-course series costs $1,122. Use course ID: NTL S22 004 to register. In addition, an evening series is scheduled from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays March 5 through April 30 (course ID: NTL S22 005). To register, call MCC’s Registration Office at 815455-8588. For information, contact the Shah Center at 815-455-8593 or shahcenter@ mchenry.edu.

Falling prices could mean less corn in Illinois PEORIA – Falling corn prices and questions about ethanol demand could lead Illinois farmers to plant fewer acres of corn this year. Instead, farmers are likely to use some of that acreage to plant soybeans, said Patrick Kirchhofer, manager of the Peoria County Farm Bureau. The shift comes after several years of increasing corn production fueled by higher prices. Nationwide, analysts have called last year’s crop a record-breaker, at more than 14 billion bushels. But the excess corn has pushed prices down from $8 a bushel in 2012 to about $4. At the same time, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed reducing the amount of ethanol required to be blended into the nation’s fuel, which could weaken demand for corn. The corn-based fuel currently uses up to 40 percent of the nation’s corn crop. Farmer Ross Pauli of Edwards said he was worried that the EPA proposal, if approved, would hurt the farm economy. He’s urging other farmers to share their views with lawmakers.

Former Bank of Israel head gets Fed nod

the 6.7 percent unemployment rate – a drop of more than a full percentage point since 2013 began – will eventually lead many employers to raise wages. “It doesn’t change what they’re thinking,” Naroff said of the Fed. Many economists said it would be premature to conclude from Friday’s report that the economy is weakening.

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama intends to nominate Stanley Fischer, a former head of the Bank of Israel, to be vice chairman of the Federal Reserve, replacing Janet Yellen, who is ascending to the central bank’s chairmanship. Fischer, a dual citizen of the United States and Israel, is considered a leading expert on monetary policy. He was a long-time professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Departing Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke was one of his students. Obama also is nominating Lael Brainard as a Fed governor. Brainard served as the undersecretary for international affairs at Treasury during Obama’s first term. She left the administration recently. He also is renominating Jerome Powell to the Fed for a second term.

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– From local and wire reports

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Luis Mendez (left), 23, and Maurice Mike, 23, wait in line at a job fair held by the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park in Miami. The weakest month of hiring in three years ended 2013 on a sluggish note and raised concerns about whether the job market can sustain its recent strong gains. if many of them stop looking for work. Beneficiaries had been required to look for work to receive unemployment checks. The stock market fell in early trading. The Dow Jones industrial average was down 34 points in latemorning trading. And the yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell to 2.88 percent from 2.97 late Thursday – a drop that is normally a sign of a slowing economy. It’s unclear whether the

sharp hiring slowdown might lead the Federal Reserve to rethink its plan to slow its stimulus efforts. The Fed decided last month to pare its monthly bond purchases, which have been designed to lower interest rates to spur borrowing and spending. “I don’t think the Fed is going to be panicked by this,” said Joel Naroff, president of Naroff Economic Advisors. Naroff suggested that

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Target: Breach affected millions more

Administration working to fix the problems • LIMBO Continued from page E1 Bataille said the administration is working the issue with every tool at its disposal, from software fixes to picking up the phone and calling insurers. Among those who got lost in the paperwork confusion was cancer survivor Sharon Van Daele of Tucson, Ariz., who went back and forth between her insurer and the federal government for more than a week after her confirmation failed to arrive. Unable to get answers, she said it felt as if she had fallen into a black hole. She started the year worried she was uninsured even though the HealthCare.gov website told her on Dec. 22 that she had successfully enrolled. “I made all the deadlines, and then I tried to make my payment, but they wouldn’t take it,” said Van Daele. Her case was finally resolved after an official from the federal Centers for Medi-

Continued from page E1 “We stop short of making larger observations based on this number,” said Dan Greenhaus, chief global strategist at brokerage firm BTIG. “The economy, based on any number of other indicators, has been picking up steam of late which makes today’s number ... curious.” Unusually cold weather might have slowed hiring in December. Construction companies, which are heavily dependent on weather conditions, cut 16,000 jobs, the biggest drop in 20 months. Michael Hanson, an economist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, estimated that the cold weather lowered hiring

pers who could have made purchases at Target stores outside the late Nov. to midDec. timeframe. Some overlap exists between the two data sets, the company said Friday. “I know that it is frustrating for our guests to learn that this information was taken and we are truly sorry they are having to endure this,” said Gregg Steinhafel, Target chairman, president and CEO, in a statement. While Target investors have been largely unmoved, the incident has shaken shoppers. Target revealed on Friday, however, that the breach diminished holiday sales. The company cut its forecast for fourth-quarter earnings, a key sales barometer. The theft from Target’s databases is still the second largest data breach on record, rivalling an incident uncovered in 2007 that saw more than 90 million credit card accounts pilfered from TJX Cos. Inc. Target said in December that customers’ names, credit and debit card numbers, card expiration dates, debitcard PINs and the embedded

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO and MICHELLE CHAPMAN The Associated Press

care and Medicaid Services contacted Van Daele directly, following an Associated Press inquiry to the agency’s Washington press office. Van Daele is in remission following treatment for a type of blood cancer. Her previous coverage lapsed Dec. 31, and she started getting nervous when nothing for her new coverage arrived in the mail. “My husband told me I shouldn’t leave the house,” she said. Insurance industry consultant Bob Laszewski said he expects to hear more reports about orphaned files as patients begin to seek health care or start worrying about insurance cards that have not arrived. “As we go through the month, you bet this is going to be a problem,” he said. Improving weather also could turn up more orphaned enrollees. The year started with a blast of freezing weather that settled over much of the U.S. Those conditions usually keep people indoors and out of the health care system unless they absolutely have to use it.

NEW YORK – Target’s pre-Christmas security breach was significantly more extensive and affected millions more shoppers than the company reported last month. The nation’s second largest discounter said Friday that hackers stole personal information – including names, phone numbers as well as email and mailing addresses – from as many as 70 million customers as part of a data breach it discovered in December. Target Corp. disclosed last month that about 40 million credit and debit cards may have been affected by a data breach that happened between Nov. 27 and Dec. 15 – just as the holiday shopping season was getting into gear. According to new information gleaned from its investigation with the Secret Service and the Department of Justice, Target said Friday that criminals also took non-credit card related data for some 70 million shop-

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Target said Friday personal information – including phone numbers and email and mailing addresses – was stolen from as many as 70 million customers in its pre-Christmas data breach. That was substantially more customers than Target had previously said were affected by the breach. code on the magnetic strip on the back of cards had been stolen. Target tried to woo scared shoppers back to stores on the last weekend before Christmas with a 10 percent discount on nearly everything in its stores. But Customer Growth Partners LLC, a retail consultancy, estimated the number of transactions at Target fell 3 percent to 4 percent on the Saturday before Christmas, compared

with a year ago. “You have violated that person’s trust. And it’s going to take time to regain that trust,” said Brian Sozzi, CEO & Chief Equities Strategist of Belus Capital Advisors. Target lowered its fourthquarter adjusted earnings guidance to a range of $1.20 to $1.30 per share, down from $1.50 to $1.60 per share. Analysts surveyed by FactSet expect earnings of $1.24 per share.

proposed sale process. “They have told us they have considerable room to go,” Baldiga said. Fisker attorneys, meanwhile, are pressing the judge to approve a private sale to Hybrid Technology LLC, which is owned by Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li. Hybrid became Fisker’s senior secured lender by buying a failed Department of Energy loan for $25 million last fall. That resulted in a loss to U.S. taxpayers of $139 million.

$207.7 billion, slowing from November’s 12.7 percent expansion, trade data showed Friday. Imports rose 8.3 percent to $182.1 billion, up from the previous month’s 7.6 percent. Stronger exports might be a sign China’s domestic demand is relatively strong despite concerns a modest economic recovery is weakening. China’s economic growth tumbled to a two-decade low of 7.5 percent in the second quarter. It rebounded to 7.8 percent the following quarter but private sector analysts say that recovery is likely to fade. The Cabinet in late December said it expected 2013’s fullyear growth to be 7.6 percent. For the full year, China’s total exports were $2.2 trillion while imports were $1.9 trillion.

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18 points, or 0.4 percent, at 4,174. Utility stocks gained the most.

Stocks mostly up despite report of hiring slump NEW YORK – Investors shrugged off a report of a sharp slowdown in hiring last month and left major U.S. stock indexes mostly higher. Stocks wavered between gains and losses for much of the day, then crept higher in the last hour of trading Friday. Many investors concluded the report was an aberration to a large body of positive data about the U.S. economy. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index ended up four points, or 0.2 percent, at 1,842. The Dow Jones industrial edged down seven points, just 0.05 percent, to 16,437. If not for a slump in Chevron, which reported a decline in oil and gas production late Thursday, the index would have risen slightly. The Nasdaq composite rose

by about 75,000 jobs. It would still be a weak report even if those jobs were added back in, Hanson said. But he cautioned against reading too much into a single month’s jobs report. “It’s a warning sign that things maybe weren’t as strong as we thought,” Hanson said. But “it’s really hard to make an inference from one number.” Other economists were also skeptical. Mark Vitner of Wells Fargo noted that several industries reported unusually steep job losses. Accounting and bookkeeping services, for example, lost 24,700 jobs, the most in nearly 11 years. And performing arts and spectator sports cut 11,600, the most in 2½ years. The movie industry shed 13,700 jobs.

As companies fight for Fisker, Wanxiang ups bid WILMINGTON, Del. – Chinese auto parts conglomerate Wanxiang Group Corp. has increased its offer for Fisker Automotive, heating up the fight for the failed electricvehicle maker. Wanxiang sweetened its bid with an additional $10 million in cash, raising what it hopes will be the starting bid in a competitive auction to about $35.7 million. William Baldiga, an attorney for Fisker’s official committee of unsecured creditors, told U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Gross that Wanxiang may increase its offer even more if the judge approves its

China’s December exports slow BEIJING – China’s export growth slowed in December while imports accelerated, possibly helping to temper fears of a slowdown in the world’s second-largest economy. Exports rose 4.3 percent to

– From wire reports

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It is bad enough to go down in a partscore contract after the defenders play well. But then to notice that you could have made game in a different strain really rubs salt into the wound. In this deal, how can East-West defeat two clubs? And which game can be made? South was a tad cautious when he rebid two clubs, not three clubs. It is true that three would have been a slight overbid, but with such good clubs, it would have been acceptable. It was normal for North to pass over two clubs. Over three clubs, though, he would have continued with three hearts, and South would have signed off in three no-trump with his spade stopper. Note that as the cards lie, three no-trump is unbeatable. Even if West is psychic and leads a diamond, declarer can win on the board and play on hearts. (And, yes, on another subject, some Wests would risk a takeout double over one club, hoping that if partner advances in diamonds, he has good length there.) The defense against two clubs is instructive. When

West leads his heart ace, East drops the seven, starting a high-low (echo) with his doubleton. West cashes the heart king, then leads the heart eight, his higher remaining heart being a suit-preference signal for spades. East ruffs and shifts to the spade queen. Let’s assume South covers with his king. West wins with his ace and carefully cashes the spade 10. Now, with every side-suit trick taken, West leads his last heart. When East ruffs with his club jack, it effects an uppercut. South overruffs, but now West collects the sixth defensive trick with his club 10.

Contact Phillip Alder at pdabridge@prodigy.net.

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BODY TECH Lake in the Hills I-CAR training pref. Excellent benefits. Immediate opportunity! Adams Collision Center dadams@adamscollision.com or fax: 815-356-0194 Banking

UNIVERSAL BANKER Looking for FT Universal Banker at a fast growing local community bank who is motivated & career oriented. EOE Send resume to: mcaporale@bankalgonquin.com Custodian

Substitute Custodian Needed Alden Hebron School District 19 For more information contact Debbie Ehlenburg, 815-648-2442 x 525 dehlenburg@alden-hebron.org

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DRIVERS – CDL WANTED Must have HazMat & tanker. Clean MVR. Great benefits – paid vacations, must work weekends. 2 years driving experience. Call Jim 847-543-1144 Sancken Trucking, Inc

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815-404-4634 adam@officialhvac.com IF YOU CAN RUN FARM EQUIPMENT, AND LIKE TO WORK ON FARM, GOT A GREAT JOB FOR RIGHT PERSON. WORK SOME WITH HORSES. 815-923-2660

LEGAL SECRETARY

Wanted energetic organized candidate to work with partner in national product liability defense firm. Experienced required. Cary, IL. Send resume and salary history to: myjob4444@aol.com

Mazak Programmer/Operator Hurco CNC Programmer/Operator Surface Grinder Dedtru Grinder C-less Grinder Honer All positions require a minimum of 2 years experience. Benefits Offered. Email Resume to: pgresume123@gmail.com

We are seeking a customer service person to check in guests, answer phones, monitor activities & answer questions about our indoor pool & club house. Hours include nights & weekends. Please apply at: Willow Brooke Apartments 2121 Willow Brooke Drive Woodstock, IL 60098 EOE M/F/D/V Restaurant Wings Etc. now hiring...

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WAREHOUSE CLERK Growing injection-molding company has an immediate opening for an experienced Warehouse Clerk. Person will be assisting in the inventory of finished goods, shipping and warehouse organization. Must be able to work in a fast paced and physically demanding environment. Should demonstrate good math skills and attention to detail. Forklift and Computer experience is a plus. Excellent pay and great benefits. EOE Send resume or apply in person:

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Non-for-profit

Job opportunity at Lakeside Legacy Foundation at the Historic Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake, IL. Apply now for the

FT Development Manager position. Visit: LakesideLegacy.org

RECRUIT LOCAL! Target your recruitment message to McHenry County or reach our entire area. For more information, call 877-264-CLAS (2527) or email: helpwanted@ shawsuburban.com

CAREGIVERS Hiring Now! Caring Always. Visiting Angels of Crystal Lake is seeking experienced caregivers for adults who need companionship and personal assistance. 24-hour shifts (with sleep period) for 1-3 days per week. If you have the necessary skills and professional values, please complete our online application at: https:// va175.ersp.biz/employment 815-479-0312

Will assist in all aspects of the daily distribution of the newspaper, including delivery of open routes, ride alongs with Independent Contractors and assisting with service issues. Overnight and early morning hours available. Flexible days and hours available, $12/hr to start plus mileage reimbursement. ACI Midwest is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit resume and work history to: dstamper@acicirculation.com or call 630-594-7918

LOOKING FOR Compassionate & Caring... !!!!!!!!!!!

CNA's RN's & LPN's FT Positions Available

Housekeeping – FT Receptionist - PT !!!!!!!!!!!!! APPLY IN PERSON TODAY:

Fair Oaks Healthcare Center 471 W. Terra Cotta Crystal Lake, IL No phone calls please

Apply in person only, no phone calls please: McHenry Villa Retirement Center 3516 Waukegan Rd, McHenry

MEDICAL ASSISTANT/ FRONT DESK HELP - PT Must be experienced, dependable, flexible. Fax resume to: 815-363-6150 or Call: 815-363-6055 after 4pm Restaurant

High quality service oriented Crystal Lake office is looking for a FT detailed customer service oriented receptionist. Must be able to multi task in a fast pace structured environment. To join our winning team fax resume to:

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RN – Restorative or Rehab. Certified $1,500 Sign-On Bonus We are looking for an experienced and dedicated professional to assume this key full-time position on our nursing team! If you are committed to teamoriented outcomes and quality care, we offer: $1,500 Sign-On Bonus! Excellent Starting Wage! Vacation & Holiday Pay! Paid Time Off! Medical, Dental, Vision! And Much More! Please email your resume in confidence to crystalpines@tutera.com or fax to 815-459-7680.

Actively seeking

McHenry, Illinois location. See detailed listing at: www.fabrikind.com A leading building material and millwork company has several positions available. Benefits include Health Care, 401K matching & Paid Vacations

Millwork Inside Customer Service Prior experience in millwork estimating & construction knowledge.

Building Material Customer Service Knowledge in home construction and computer basics. Fence quoting experience a plus.

Millwork Shop Door assembly and complete understanding of the construction of interior / exterior doors. Successful applicants must be customer oriented, have a positive attitude and work well with others.

Woolf Distributing If qualified send resume to: Email: woolf-hr@woolfdistributing.net or Fax: 815-477-9751

NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION ACI Midwest is seeking qualified applicants for full and part-time positions to assist in the distribution of local newspapers in Kane, DeKalb & McHenry counties.

District Contract Manager (DCM) The DCM will manage the distribution within a geographic area for ACI Midwest, LLC responsible for negotiating contracts with Independent Contractors, managing delivery fees, and achieving service targets. This is a salaried position. Market salary provided commensurate with experience. Previous supervisory experience required. Previous newspaper distribution experience is a plus. Must have reliable transportation, proof of insurance and valid driver's license. Typical work schedule begins at 1 am.

Earn up to $1000 A Month! Looking for Contractors to deliver newspapers early mornings 7 days per week. Routes now available in McHenry County. Please Call 815-526-4434

Crystal Pines

WOODSTOCK - 2BR or 1BR DR/Office/Den option, Utility Room, LR, Kitchen. No pets/smoking. Just south of Square. $725/mo + util, security + ref req. 815-338-1734

McHenry -1BR some utilities included, balcony $700 & UP Broker Owned 815-347-1712

1.5 Bath, A/C, Stove, Refrigerator, Garage, No Pets. Broker Owned. 847-683-7944 HURRY!!

at our Huntley location. Flexible hours available. Apply in person at: 13320 Route 47 Huntley, IL or call Andre at 847-515-8214 Having a Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation or Event Coming Up? Share It With Everyone by Placing a HAPPY AD!

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WOODSTOCK 3 BEDROOM

Round Lake – Long Lake,

MCHENRY 1 BEDROOM New paint & kitchen, quiet bldg. No pets/smoking, $700 incl heat. Call Ginelle 815-768-0267 MCHENRY 2BR upgraded apartment on tree-lined street. Walk to schools, train. On-site laundry. $725. 3609 W. James St. 847-533-9059

McHenry 2BR, 2BA Deluxe Apt. 1 MO FREE! Near town, clean, C/A, laundry. NO PETS. 312-208-1304 815-690-1614

Crystal Lake - Nice & super clean 4BD w/full fin bsmt. Prairie Ridge High School. Short term lease ok. $1500/mo. B&W 815-347-7452

Crystal Lake 4BR On Fox River 200 ft waterfront, boat, dock, deck. 1.5 ac, 2BA, C/A, new carpet, tile. $1395/mo. 708-296-4476

HARVARD 3-7 BEDROOM

Newly renovated, 2000 sq ft, W/D, 2 car gar with additional parking. $1300-$1900/mo. 815-236-8378

Adult male, neutered, cat. Declawed, micro chipped. Mostly white, medium-long hair; tabby coloring of beige, gray, brown. Gone 6 weeks. 847-400-4825 DOG: Yorkie, responds Lolo female, lost around 12/26. 815-572-4832 773-330-8183

Harvard: 3BR ranch, full bsmnt, lrg back yrd, C/A, deck, all new appl., avail. NOW, 1 car attch. gar., hrdwd flrs. $1200/m. 815-258-5230

MCHENRY - ROUTE 31

IRISH PRAIRIE APTS

1 & 2 Bedrooms W/D and Fitness Center 815/363-0322

German Shepherd ~ Female Lost on 12/31, black and tan, black collar, blue flea collar, in the country in Woodstock ~ REWARD! 815-276-9562

Tiger Cat ~ Grey Male

HUNTLEY HOME FOR RENT

clean 2 bed, 1 bath, fireplace, 2 car garage, appliances, wash/dryer, yard, near park, pool. $1100. 815-378-2090

ISLAND LAKE LARGE 3BR 2 bath, garage, C/A, on Fox River. $945/mo. Broker Owned. 815-344-1167

Lost near Riley Rd, West side Wonder Lake. Please call 815-575-5254

Marengo 2 & 3BR, 2.5 BA, 2 car gar., $950-$1075/mo. Broker Owned 815-347-1712

❤Ceremonies of the Heart❤ Rev Anne 847-431-4014 Weddings, Blessings, Memorials, Christenings

MCHENRY QUIET BUILDING

1BR/$700 & 2BR/$800. Heat, water incl. NO PETS. Security. Deposit Required. New Laundry 630-270-7373 leave message

MARENGO RURAL 3 BEDROOM On 1 acre, 1.5 bath, dinette. Large 2 car garage, $985/mo. 815-291-9456

McCullom Lake Cute 2BR, 1BA

Renovated, $695/mo+sewer+ sec. Managing Broker Owned. Call Shawn 224-577-5521

McHenry 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 1/2 car garage. $875/mo. 815-690-8186 MCHENRY 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Tri-level in Fox Ridge. Fenced yard, sidewalks, $1250/mo + sec + util. 815-575-6919

Need help for your parents? 14 yrs exp., CNA, ref. Avail., call 224-578-5108 or e-mail d.caregiver@yahoo.com

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

ALGONQUIN - 2 BEDROOM

CARPET INSTALLED Repaired and Re-Stretched 815-219-2823

Quiet & clean building w/ storage, laundry & prkng. 1 Mo Free Rent. $800/mo. 847-401-3242 Algonquin: 1st flr, 1& 2BR, 2BA, some utilities incl., $690 & UP., Broker Owned 815-347-1712

CRYSTAL LAKE 2 BEDROOM Close to metra, water and gas incl. Laundry in basement, no pets. Call for details. 312-953-7987

HANDYMAN

CRYSTAL LAKE 2BR apt. No pets/smoking. $790/mo +sec Please call 815-893-0059

CRYSTAL LAKE Large & Spacious 2BR

Anything to do with Wood We can Fix or Replace Doors and Windows Sr. Disc. 815-943-4765

First floor, $850/mo. Heat, gas, water, D/W incl. Pets extra. 847-707-3800

POLISH LADY will clean your Home/Office. FREE ESTIMATES.

Laundry on-site, no pets, Sect 8 OK, $690/mo + sec. 847-812-9830 Fox Lake Remod 1BR $750 & Garden Unit, $695. Util incl except elec + laundry & storage, no dogs. Agent Owned. 815-814-3348

Great References. 224-858-4515

HOUSEKEEPER needed for professional couple. Reference's req.1-2 days/week for cooking, cleaning & laundry. Compensation negotiable. Fax references & resume to Joe B at 847-854-2380.

DON'T NEED IT? SELL IT FAST!

FOX LAKE 1 BR,

Fox Lake: Vacation Village, waterfront 1BR, hrdwd flrs, pool, wooded trails, tennis, boating, b-ball, etc., $625/m. 815-275-4212 HARVARD AREA Huge 3BR, 2BA loft apt. Quiet. Frplc, W/D, C/A. Fish/Swim. Pets ok. $1025/mo. 815-648-2716

Northwest Classified Call 877-264-CLAS (2527)

District Assistant will assist in all aspects of the daily distribution of the newspaper, including the delivery of open routes, ride-alongs with Independent Contractors and assisting with service issue. Typical work schedule begins at 1 am. This is an hourly position with mileage reimbursement. Must have reliable transportation, proof of insurance and valid driver license. ACI Midwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit resume and work history to: dstamper@acicirculation.com

LINE AD DEADLINE: Tues-Fri: 3pm day prior, Sat: 2pm Fri, Sun-Mon: 5pm Fri OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm PHONE: 815-455-4800

Attached garage, pets welcome. $1150/mo. 815-759-8533

SILVERCREEK 1 & 2 Bedroom Rents Starting $735 ❍ ❍

Affordable Apts. Garage Included

815-334-9380 www.cunat.com

WOODSTOCK 2BR. Rogers Hall. $800-$825/mo. Move-in special: $300 off 1st mo. Offer good thru 12/31. NO PETS! 815-482-4909

WOODSTOCK UPPER 1BR 1 block from Sq, stove, fridge, a/c, water furnished. No pets/smkg. $595/mo + sec. 815-338-1534

WOODSTOCK UPPER 1BR

Includes all utilities + cable. No pets/smoking, near Square & train. $700/mo. 815-353-0056

WOODSTOCK

WILLOW BROOKE

Rents Starting at

$710

Woodstock WINTER SPECIAL 2BR APTS Starting @ $730 Autumnwood Apt. Elevator Building 815-334-9380 www.cunat.com Woodstock: 2, 3BR, main floor & lndry, $790 & up, Broker Owned 815-347-1712

ISLAND LAKE 2 BEDROOM Quiet building. No pets. $825 + sec. 847-526-4435

Woodstock: 2BR apt. $800/mo.+sec. dep Roberto 773-317-3364

Marengo Large 1 & 2 BR most utilities included $640 & UP Broker Owned 815-347-1712 Marengo: 610 E. Grant Hwy. & 1060 Briden Dr., 1BR $600-$645 or 2BR $700-$780 Roberto 773-317-3364 Sandra 815-568-6672

Marengo: Lg 2 bdrm unit avail Immed. $750. All appl W/D, Dishwasher & micro furnished. Cent Air. No pets/no smoking. Sec dep, lease req. Tenant pays electric, cable. 224-858-7377

McHenry Beautiful Winding Creek 3 bed, 2 ba tri-level, large living room and family room with a 2.5 att garage and fenced yard at: 217 Village Trail. Long term lease. $1,395 mo. Land Management Properties 815-678-4771

McHenry Patriot Estates & Prairie Lake Townhomes “New Year, New Rent Specials”

2BR Starting at $1250.00. 2 Car Garage, Pet Friendly Free Health Club Membership.

815-363-5919 or 815-363-0322 McHenry/Ringwood: 2BR, 1BA, fin. bsmnt., w/ frplc., possible 3rd BR., 2 car gar., $1085/mo+ 1 mo. sec. 847-812-2405 McHenry: quad level, 3BR, 2BA, fenced yrd, attch. gar., $1300+sec & utils., 815-575-6919 Richmond Just north in Genoa City (Nippersink Manor) On a Country Acre 4 bed, 2 1/2 bath 2 story home with finished family room in basement. Both 1.5 & 2.5 det garage, 2 fireplaces. $1295 mo. Land Management Properties 815-678-4771 Spring Grove Cottage Studio. All utils incl. Direct TV. Storage on premise (13x25'). No pets. Very quiet, near Nippersink Creek. $625/mo+sec. 815-675-1460

Wonder Lake 3 + Bedroom C/A, 1.5 bath, 2 car garage. $1000/mo. 815-814-1731 Wonder Lake ~ Lake Front House Beautifully Remodeled 2BR, 1BA Huge deck and pier, $1150 + utilities, no dogs. Agent Owned. 815-814-3348

CARY TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT 3 bedrooms, 2 bath Townhouse Appliances, C/A , Comm Pool. No pets, no smoking. $1250 per mo + sec. Subject to Credit check 815-814-4572

HEBRON 2BR CONDO'S

Appls, W/D, patio/deck, private ent, $745-$875. 815-482-8163

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS HOME STATE BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. KERRY G. LAUSCH a/k/a KARRY G. LAUSCH and STACIE J. LAUSCH; LAUSCH CONSTRUCTION, INC.; RIDGESTONE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Defendants. No. 13 CH 1389 3402 Deep Woods Circle Crystal Lake, IL 60012 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS HEREIN GIVEN YOU, KERRY G. LAUSCH a/k/a KARRY G. LAUSCH and STACIE J. LAUSCH; LAUSCH CONSTRUCTION, INC.; RIDGESTONE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that an action is now pending in this Court as shown above, wherein the Plaintiff seeks to foreclose a mortgage made to HOME STATE BANK, N.A., with respect to the following described real estate: LOT 39 IN RIDGESTONE SUBDIVISION PHASE 3, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER AND PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 19, 2002 AS DOCUMENT NO. 2002R0036281, AND AMENDED BY CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED APRIL 13, 2004, AS DOCUMENT NO. 2004R0030195, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN NO.: 14-20-176-001 Commonly known as: 3402 Deep Wood Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60012 NOW, THEREFORE, you are further notified to file your appearance in the Office of the Clerk of the Court above stated on or before February 5, 2014, and if you fail to do so or do not otherwise make your appearance on or before said date, this cause may be heard and judgment entered as prayed for in said Complaint without further notice. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at my office in Woodstock, Illinois, this 26th day of August, 2013. Clerk of the Circuit Court McHenry County, Illinois FRANKS, GERKIN & McKENNA, P.C. Our File No. 15168.268 Attorney for Plaintiffs 19333 E. Grant Hwy. PO Box 5 Marengo, IL 60152 (815) 923-2107 (Published in the Northwest Herald January 4, 11, 18, 2014. #A2483)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Wonder Lake. 2 BR w/office, gar., shed, recently remodeled, W/D, fenced yrd, $875/mo 815-404-4190

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

WOODSTOCK 4BR, 2BA

STATE BANK, an Illinois Banking Corporation, Plaintiff, vs. CHRISTINE L. CRIPPEN f/k/a CHRISTINE L. LYNN, and her spouse, if any; HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, if any; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD LIEN CLAIMANTS, Defendants

W/D, all new carpet , full unfininished bsmt, 2 car garage. 815-382-6999 Woodstock: 3 BR 1.5 Bath Wood Floors, Fireplace, New bath/Kitch All appliances $1,300/mo + dep Lg Lot 815-353-2224

Woodstock: 3BR, 1BA, full unfinished bsmnt, $1100/mo. 262-745-1561

No. 13 CH 1793 PUBLICATION NOTICE

WOODSTOCK One block from Square, laundry facilities, $385/mo incl utilities. 815-354-9590

MARENGO beautiful lrg 2BR, hrdwd flrs, quiet building, heat incl., W/D on site, no dogs/smoking $750/mo., 815-596-1363

Newly remodeled, appliances, W/D. Security and pet deposit req. 815-219-1836

Woodstock 1BR $645, 2BR $745 All appliances, wall to wall carpet. A/C, balcony On site laundry. No pets. 847-382-2313 708-204-3823

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Happy 50th Birthday

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Here’s to Many More Great Years to Come!

MCHENRY 3BR. 1.5BA

FREE Pool & Fitness Center

ILLINOIS CONCEALED CARRY CLASSES

MCHENRY 3-5BR, 2-3BA

Wonder Lake Very Cute, Cozy 1BR With huge deck, updated kitchen. All utilities included, parking space. No dogs, $695. Agent Owned. 815-814-3348

Studio, 1 & 2 Bedrooms

Professional firearm training will qualify you for for the new Illinois CC permit. Train on an 80 acre country setting 15 minutes north of McHenry. Instructor is NRA certified pistol, NRA range safety officer, Utah certified CC instructor, former law enforcement officer with 50 years of pistol experience. More info: www.jonesandassociatesconcealedcarry.com

Paula Dudley!

3 BR., Free Buildable Lot, 3 Car Garage, New Windows, Corian Countertops, Dead End Street, Very Private, Fairfield/Rollins. $129,000 Call: 847-875-6739

CAT - LOST IN DEL WEBB

Rehab and Health Care Center 335 North Illinois St Crystal Lake, IL

CLEAN SOLUTION, LLC

TEAM MEMBERS & ENTRY LEVEL MANAGERS

Positions in Maintenance; Set Up; IT Administration; Automation Tech & more

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY

McHenry $199 Move-In Special Large 1BR, from $699. 2BR, 1.5BA from $799. Appl, carpet and laundry. 815-385-2181

! DELIVERY !

Plastics

Tolerance Plastic Injection Molding Is looking for highly motivated, self starting individuals to join their team.

Contact the Better Business Bureau www.chicago.bbb.org - or Federal Trade Commission www.ftc.gov

Full Time

Polish Cleaning Service For Residential and Commercial. 815-621-7703

FABRIK MOLDED PLASTICS A Leader in Close

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Receptionist

6-8 hours/week. Deliver small packages 30 miles. Wauconda. Company van. Excellent Drivers License. 847-487-8239

Housekeeping – PT

Distribution Assistant Wanted

Healthcare

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Crystal Lake CHEAP & CLEAN Office Suite. 300 SF.

Incl. all utils + High Speed DSL. $295/mo. 815-790-0240

Pictures increase attention to your ad!

Woodstock: 3BR, 1.5BA, TH, full bsmt, 2 car gar. w/opnr, concrete patio, yrd, full kitch. w/ all appl., no pets $1225/m 630-514-4956

Be sure to include a photo of your pet, home, auto or merchandise.

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The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS HEREIN GIVEN YOU, CHRISTINE L. CRIPPEN f/k/a CHRISTINE L. LYNN, and her spouse, if any; HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, if any; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD LIEN CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that an action is now pending in this Court as shown above, wherein the Plaintiff seeks to foreclose a mortgage made to STATE BANK, an Illinois Banking Corporation, with respect to the following described real estate: LOT 19 IN BLOCK 7 IN CLAREMONT HILL UNIT 4, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH WEST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 11, 1970 AS DOCUMENT

EMAIL: classified@shawsuburban.com, helpwanted@shawsuburban.com ONLINE: www.nwherald.com/classified FAX: 815-477-8898

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• Natural Pet Foods & Supplies • In Home Pet Sitting • Dog Training • Doggy Daycare • Overnight Boarding MILTON

1 year old male Chihuahua mix This tan colored boy came from a kill shelter in Wisconsin. Very sweet boy that can walk on his 2 front legs. Now that's a trick.

FELIX

7 1/2 year old male Black & White DSH He was found as a stray by a good Samaritan. Very lovable and quiet boy just looking for some love. You could make a difference in his life.

JASPER

Helping Paws Animal Shelter 2500 HARDING LANE, WOODSTOCK, 60098

1 year old male Beagle mix He came from an overcroweded kill shelter. He is medium sized at 25 pounds with big soft ears. Listen to your heart and you will take him home.

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ZEUS

6 months - Male Miniature Pincher Will be around 15lbs when full grown. Zeus is very smart as he knows how to sit and lay down. He loves to learn new things.

SNOOPER

1 year old - Female - DSH Calico Rescued from Aurora Animal Control this girl is a real lover. She loves attention and being held. Snooper can be seen at the Crystal Lake Petsmart.

KITTEN

815-455-9411

1 year old Male Flame point Siamese DSH Super playful and entertaining. Affectionate with people but probably best as an only pet!

GUSTAN

3 year old Male Black and White DSH Handsome and sweet. A bit shy at ﬁrst but happy to be making friends in the community cat room. Loves when people come in to socialize.

TINSEL

TRIPOD

6 month old Male Brown and Grey DSH I am super sweet. I get around amazingly for only having three legs. I have a few favorite friends that are teaching me to play with others.

Visit us Saturday, 1/11/14 at Kriser's! 11am to 2pm Kriser's, 100 W. Higgins, in the Arboretum Shopping Center, South Barrington. Near 59 and Higgins – next to Noodles.

PUPPIES

8 week old Shep/ Lab/Mastiff 6 puppies remain! 2 males and 4 females. Adoptions this weekend! They will be large dogs. Very friendly, healthy, cute and well taken care of!

A Heart For Animals MADISON

gorgeous 6 year old long haired orange kitty Madison loves to talk and be brushed. Take her home today!

MACK

very handsome 5 year old Beagle/ Spaniel mix He is super cuddly and super sweet.

GIGI

CATEE

847-868-2432 www.aheartforanimals.org GEORGIA

On Angels’ Wings Pet Rescue

3 years old Sweet Georgia is about 3 years old and was rescued from a horrible situation. 3 of her 5 babies froze to death. Luckily, she is now in loving, warm care. She is quickly learning what love is.

Crystal Lake

www.OnAngelsWingsinc.org • 224-688-9739

Beagle Mix -Young Shiloh was one of 44 dogs & puppies transported from Tennessee; due to overcrowding she was scheduled to be euthanized . She is very laid back and a sweetheart.

LUCKY

Lab/ German Shepherd Mix Young Lucky is a very sweet boy approx.6 months . He was originally transported here from Tennessee, one off 44 dogs & puppies that were scheduled to be euthanized due to overcrowding . He is blind in his left eye.

Short hair female tabby Catee is a six month old spayed female kitten. A bit shy but playful and sweet. See Catee and sister Cassidy at the Algonquin Petsmart

LOIS & CLARK

Front declawed bonded kitties 6 and 7 year old fully vetted front declaw sweeties are looking for a new home together. See Lois and Clark at the McHenry Petsmart.

TIPPY

3 yr old silver Tabby Tippy is outgoing, playful and friendly. 3 years old, short hair silver tabby fully vetted. See Tippy at the Algonquin Petsmart.

Animal Outreach Society www.animaloutreachsociety.org

815-385-0005

M,T,Th,F 10:30-4:30; W 10:30-6:30; Sat 10-2:30

3 yr old Min Pin/Terrier Friendly little girl looking for a loving home. Prefers to be the only 'baby' in the family. Loves laps!

SHILOH

815-728-1462

McHenry County Department of Health Animal Control Division 100 N. Virginia St. • Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Adoption Hours:

815-459-6222 • mcac.petﬁnder.com

Lab / German Shepherd Mix -Young Tinsel is one of a litter of four puppies found living in an outdoor shed. Come meet Tinsel and some of her friends at the McHenry Petco from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

P.O. Box 58 • Ringwood, IL 60072 e-mail: pincare@earthlink.net

We are at the Crystal Lake Petsmart every Saturday from 11:00am to 1pm.

www.assisi.org • Email: info@assisi.org

ICEE

9 months - Male Currently in foster care and is awaiting his forever family. Loves to play. Call Peg at 815-355-9589 to meet this handsome guy.

ALGONQUIN - 1435 W. Algonquin Rd (847) 658-7738 GILBERTS - 133 E. Higgins Road (847) 836-7738 www.fourlegspets.com

SQUIRREL

Brown Tiger Female Kitten Squirrel is a sweet and playful 6 month old.

FISH

Gray Tiger Male Kitten Fish and his twin brother are friendly 4 month olds.

A.S.A.P., Marengo www.ASAP-USA.org 815-568-2921

See our cats daily at the Petsmarts in McHenry and Algonquin

JANUARY

Tuxedo Female Kitten January is a loving 3.5 month old with adorable black and white tuxedo markings.

Stop by Farm & Fleet in Woodstock Sunday from 10:30-2 to meet these kitties and many others

Advertise your business here for $25.00 per week or $80.00 w/4 week run. Call Asma at 815-526-4459

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TODAY - Keep score, ask questions and stay on top of whatever you are trying to accomplish. Misunderstandings are apparent, and protecting your assets, health and emotional fitness should take top priority. Smart, well-planned moves will ensure your success and spare you setbacks. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Sudden changes regarding your friendships and finances can be expected. Don’t lend or borrow unless you want to be embroiled in an unsavory situation. Overreaction on your part or another’s can be expected. Compromise, but protect what you’ve got. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Continue to view things with curiosity in order to attract attention. You are a trendsetter, and this will lead to greater popularity, as well as controversy. You should consider how you phrase your input. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Discipline, understanding and tenacity will help you excel. Be proactive and take advantage of any chance you get to do something that improves your community or environment. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Take baby steps regarding your projects. The less attention you attract, the more you will accomplish. Stick to the basics and what you know and do best. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Information you gain through a discussion or seminar will help you make a life- altering decision. Things will look up if you use your talents in a diverse manner. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You’ll be tempted to take a trip or try something new and exciting, but be cautious. Arguments, accidents or problems with someone in a position of authority will detain you. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It’s a good day to try something new. Let your creative imagination lead the way, and don’t be afraid to do things differently. Change can be good if you take it one step at a time. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don’t be confused by what’s going on around you. Make alterations that are more in line with your skills. A change may not be well-received by everyone. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Stay on top of any matter that pertains to partnerships. Disillusionment is apparent, so do your best to find solutions that please everyone. If you play your cards right, you’ll come out a hero. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Think matters through before you act today. Not everyone will be happy with your choices. Protect your health and do whatever it takes to make the best choice. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- An open mind will help immeasurably when it comes to free-wheeling discussion. Knowing what you want will give you an edge. Your love life will get a spicy boost. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- The way you’re living may be challenged. Focus on your attributes and how you can turn something you enjoy doing into a lucrative endeavor.

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Page E6• Saturday, January 11, 2014 NUMBER 534598 IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN No.: 09-14-128-007 Commonly known as: 3717 Buchanan Road, McHenry, IL 60050 NOW, THEREFORE, you are further notified to file your appearance in the Office of the Clerk of the Court above stated on or before February 5, 2014, and if you fail to do so or do not otherwise make your appearance on or before said date, this cause may be heard and judgment entered as prayed for in said Complaint without further notice. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at my office in Woodstock, Illinois, this 4th day of November, 2013. Clerk of the Circuit Court McHenry County, Illinois FRANKS, GERKIN & McKENNA, P.C. Our File No.110.855 Attorney for Plaintiffs 19333 E. Grant Hwy. PO Box 5 Marengo, IL 60152 (815) 923-2107 (Published in the Northwest Herald January 4, 11, 18, 2014. #A2489)

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY IN THE DISTRICT COURT DIVORCE proceeding to Nau Bastar Mendez Case No. 13 CVD 21023: Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: DIVORCE. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than 40 days, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

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 DONALD L MOSES Deceased Case No. 13PR000351 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of: DONALD L MOSES of: LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL Letters of office were issued on: 12/19/2013 to: Representative: KENT W MOSES 825 SHAWNEE TRL LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156-1530 whose attorney is: SETTANNI, MICHAEL A 3 SOUTH PROSPECT AVE STE 206 PARK RIDGE, IL 60068 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 December 28, 2013, January 4, 11, 2014. #A2457)

PUBLIC NOTICE

This, the 11th day of January, 2014. Ruth Jaimes, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff PO Box 38203 Charlotte, NC 28278 Office (704) 966-8660 Fax (704) 966-8661 (Published in the Northwest Herald January 11, 18, 25, 2014. #A2472)

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BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL LAKE, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF Nicholas Sarillo on behalf of SMK Enterprises

g Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Crystal Lake upon the application of Nicholas Sarillo on behalf of SMK Enterprises, relating to the following described real estate commonly known as 835 Virginia Road, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014. PIN: 19-08-427-005. This application is filed for the purpose of seeking a Special Use Permit to allow a TV/VCR Repair clinic in the “M” district, pursuant to Article 2, Land Use and Article 9, Administration of the UDO. This request also includes any variations that may be necessary to allow the project as presented. Plans for this project can be viewed at the City of Crystal Lake Community Development Department at City Hall. A public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission on this request will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday January 15, 2014, at the Crystal Lake City Hall, 100 West Woodstock Street, at which time and place any person determining to be heard may be present.

velopment, Section 13.6. Temporary Signs. The proposed variation is for property located at 101 N. Johnson Street, commonly known as the Old McHenry County Courthouse. Said property has the following property index number (“PIN”): 13-

prope y 05-356-001

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If approved, the variation(s) will allow the petitioner to display three temporary signs at a height above the first floor of the building for 90 consecutive days. All interested parties are invited to

par attend the public hearing and will be given the opportunity to be heard. Dated this 10th day of January, 2014.

Woodstock Historic Preservation Commission (Published in the Northwest Herald January 11, 2014. #A2513)

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Allen Stebbins Chairman

Tom Hayden, Chairperson Planning and Zoning Commission City of Crystal Lake (Published in the Northwest Herald January 11, 2014. #A2455)

PUBLIC NOTICE Harvard Fire Protection District 2014 Meeting Dates The following is a list of dates and times of meetings for the Board of Trustees of the Harvard Fire Protection District. January 14, 2014 February 5, 2014 March 11, 2014 April 8, 2014 May 7, 2014 June 10, 2014 July 8, 2014 August 12, 2014 September 9, 2014 October 14, 2014 November 11, 2014 December 9, 2014 All board of trustee meetings begin at 6:00 P.M. in the meeting room at 502 S Eastman Street, Harvard, Illinois. If you are sight or hearing impaired and would like a translator for the meeting, please contact the secretary, 14 days in advance of the meeting at 815-943-6927. Submitted by: James Carbonetti, Secretary Approved: November 26, 2013 (Published in the Northwest Herald January 11, 2014 #A2511)

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given in compliance with the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) of the City of Crystal Lake, Illinois that a public hearing will be held before the

y p. the Woodstock City Hall, 121 W. Calhoun Street, Woodstock, Illinois, a public hearing will be held before the Historic Preservation Commission for the purpose of hearing and considering testimony as to the petition of the City of Woodstock for a variation of the sign control regulations of the Woodstock Unified De-

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

800/731-5824 www.billjacobs.com

KNAUZ BMW www.KnauzBMW.com

MOTOR WERKS BMW

LIBERTYVILLE CHEVROLET 1001 S Milwaukee Ave Libertyville, IL

847/362-1400 www.libertyvillechevrolet.com

MARTIN CHEVROLET

www.reichertautos.com

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

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MOTOR WERKS CADILLAC 200 N. Cook St. • Barrington, IL

800/935-5923

866/561-8676

RAYMOND CHEVROLET

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BUSS FORD LINCOLN MERCURY 111 S. Rte 31 • McHenry, IL

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RAY SUZUKI 888/446-8743 847/587-3300 www.raysuzuki.com

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BILL JACOBS MINI

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1564 W. Ogden Ave. • Naperville, IL

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MOTOR WERKS HONDA Barrington & Dundee Rds. Barrington, IL

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Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

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

23 N. Route 12 • Fox Lake

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

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888/600-8053

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REICHERT CHEVROLET

CRYSTAL LAKE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE

MOTOR WERKS SAAB

877/226-5099

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O’HARE HONDA River Rd & Oakton, • Des Plaines, IL

KNAUZ MINI

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847/741-2100

1400 E. Dundee Rd., Palatine, IL

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www.elgintoyota.com

847/202-3900

409A Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

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PAULY TOYOTA

RAYMOND KIA

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

119 Route 173 • Antioch, IL

224/603-8611 www.raymondkia.com

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888/538-4492

815/385-2100

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7255 Grand Avenue • Gurnee, IL

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LIBERTYVILLE MITSUBISHI

300 East Ogden Ave. • Hinsdale, IL

1119 S. Milwaukee Ave.• Libertyville, IL

888/682-4485

847/816-6660

www.andersoncars.com

ELGIN HYUNDAI

888/204-0042

881 E. Chicago St. • Elgin, IL

www.billjacobs.com

Route 120 • McHenry, IL

847/888-8222

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www.elginhyundai.com

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www.clcjd.com

888/800-6100

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AL PIEMONTE CHEVROLET

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770 Dundee Ave. (Rt. 25) • Dundee, IL

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SUNNYSIDE COMPANY CHRYSLER DODGE

www.libertyvillemitsubishi.com

LAND ROVER LAKE BLUFF

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800/720-7036

847/604-8100

www.billjacobs.com

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www.knauzlandrover.com

847/234-2800

LAND ROVER HOFFMAN ESTATES

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1051 W. Higgins • Hoffman Estates, IL

O’HARE HYUNDAI

800/731-5760 www.billjacobs.com

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ROSEN HYUNDAI

BUSS FORD LINCOLN MERCURY

771 S. Randall Rd. • Algonquin, IL

111 S. Rte 31 • McHenry, IL

866/469-0114

815/385-2000

MOTOR WERKS PORCHE Barrington & Dundee Rds., Barrington, IL

800/935-5913 www.motorwerks.com

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

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PRE-OWNED

www.rosenrosenrosen.com

815/385-7220

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

888/682-4485 www.andersoncars.com

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

MOTOR WERKS CERTIFIED OUTLET Late Model Luxury Pre-Owned Vehicles

Route 120 • McHenry, IL www.sunnysidecompany.com

360 N. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

375 Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

www.sunnysidecompany.com

CRYSTAL LAKE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE

ANDERSON VOLKSWAGEN

BILL JACOBS LAND ROVER HINSDALE

SUNNYSIDE COMPANY CHRYSLER DODGE

5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

www.piemontechevy.com

SPRING HILL FORD

118 Route 173 • Antioch, IL

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

847/426-2000

www.bussford.com

www.clcjd.com

www.motorwerks.com

GARY LANG CHEVROLET

409 Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

www.TomPeckFord.com

847/683-2424

GARY LANG CADILLAC

1075 W. Golf Rd. Hoffman Estates, IL

815/385-2000

39 N. Rte. 12 • Fox Lake, IL

2145 S. Eastwood Dr. • Woodstock, IL

815/338-2780

KNAUZ CONTINENTAL AUTOS

888/800-6100

GARY LANG BUICK

REICHERT BUICK

INFINITI OF HOFFMAN ESTATES

111 S. Rte 31 • McHenry, IL

847/669-6060

847/395-3600

815/385-2100

BUSS FORD

5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

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

www.garylangauto.com

www.st-charles.mercedesdealer.com

13900 Auto Mall Dr. • Huntley, IL

www.raychevrolet.com

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

www.motorwerks.com

CRYSTAL LAKE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE

MOTOR WERKS CERTIFIED OUTLET Late Model Luxury PreOwned Vehicles

www.motorwerks.com

800/935-5913

TOM PECK FORD

RAY CHEVROLET

225 N. Randall Road • St. Charles, IL

800/407-0223

815/459-4000

800/935-5913

MERCEDES-BENZ OF ST. CHARLES

www.bullvalleyford.com

www.springhillford.com

www.martin-chevy.com

800/935-5909

1460 S. Eastwood Dr. • Woodstock, IL

Barrington & Dundee Rds. Barrington, IL

5220 W. Northwest Highway Crystal Lake, IL

Barrington & Dundee Rds. Barrington, IL

www.motorwerks.com

MOTOR WERKS INFINITI

www.avenuechevrolet.com

407 Skokie Valley Hwy. • Lake Bluff, IL

847/604-5000

BULL VALLEY FORD/ MERCURY

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

847/235-8300 www.knauznorth.com Golf Rd. (Rt. 58) • Hoffman Estates, IL

847/381-9400

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PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on DECEMBER 30, 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 TreeNut Studio located at 8620 Marie Dr., Spring Grove, IL 60081 Dated DECEMBER 30, 2013 /s/ Katherine C. Schultz County Clerk (Published in the Northwest Herald January 4, 11, 18, 2014. #A2482)

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I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs 1990 & Newer Will beat anyone's price by $300. Will pay extra for Honda, Toyota & Nissan

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As a service to you -- our valued readers -- we offer the following information. This newspaper will never knowingly accept any advertisement that is illegal or considered fraudulent. If you have questions or doubts about any ads on these pages, we advise that before responding or sending money ahead of time, you check with the local Attorney General's Consumer Fraud Line and/or the Better Business Bureau. They may have records or documented complaints that will serve to caution you about doing business with these advertisers. Also be advised that some phone numbers published in these ads may require an extra charge. In all cases of questionable value, such as promises or guaranteed income from work-at-home programs, money to loan, etc., if it sounds too good to be true -- it may in fact be exactly that. Again, contact the local and/or national agency that may be able to provide you with some background on these companies. This newspaper cannot be held responsible for any negative consequences that occur as a result of you doing business with these advertisers.

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FORMAL DRESS by Michaelangelo. Sleeveless, lavender. Size 16. Great condition $25. 815-344-9894 HANGERS: One style for outfits (with clips for skirts or pants) & clamp hangers for pants, etc. All wood or plastic. One plastic tie hanger. .50 - $2. Beth 815-344-9894 Harley Davidson T-Shirts!!! They are from: CA, England, WI Dells, TX, Hawaii, Switzerland, McHenry, Alaska, Mexico, TN (Graceland), Germany, New Orleans, GA, (1)XL(1)3XL..rest 2XL, gently worn, no holes or rips. $10-$40. Very nice! Beth 815-344-9894 Jeans, sweats, lounge pants for boys/young men. Sizes 8S14S/16R & 30x32 (jeans). Brand names (mostly Levi)! Great condition! $1-$8. 815-344-9894 Leather Coat Womans Star Motorcycle genuine Leather Coat, Black, Size Large, Excellent Condition- $75 224-569-3655 5 pair, all tan, 48x32, $60. 815-385-0404 PARKA â€“ Extreme Cold Weather, Military Type N-38/F, Fur Hood, Size Medium, New Condition $75. 815-568-8743 days PURSES mostly by Relic. Some wallets & a black leather fanny pack. Very good condition. $1 - $10. Beth 815-344-9894 Sweaters, hoodies, long-sleeved shirts & black dress jacket (10R) for boys/young men. Sizes 7/8 14/16. Brand names. Great cond! .75 - $5. Beth 815-344-9894

WAHL APPLIANCE Reconditioned Appliances Lakemoor 815-385-1872

Call us today: 815-338-2800

Chest Freezer: 5.4 cu ft., 24â€?x24â€? $75 815-308-5626

Harley--WILLING TO TRADE HARLEY FOR ATV - 3 to choose from! 815-245-9623

Dishwasher â€“ Maytag, Almond Color, Used Sparingly, Good Condition - $65 OBO 815-451-4162 10a-6pm Handy Chopper Plus by Black & Decker. $15. Beth 815-344-9894

Microwave: GE Spacemaker, under cabinet, white $30 Pics Available. 847-476-6771

1983 Yamaha SRV 540, new seat, new tracks, newer suspension, new fronts skis, excellent condition $900 815-693-4370

Pedestals for front load washers/dryers, white, 29â€? x 29â€? x 12â€?, no drawers $65 each. 815-398-9688

Snowmobile Hood â€“ Scorpion Whip, Vintage - $100 815-219-3882

Presto Salad Shooter. Great Condition! $10. Call Beth 815/344-9894.

Snowmobile Suit ~ Leather

Yamaha, like new. Men's, size large with bibs and jacket, $300. 847-302-7009

2004 Mercury Grand Marquis

23k miles, $9800 815-675-6499

Metallic gray, 57K miles. Automatic/power windows and lock. Great condition and very clean!

National 1 Prize $10,000 Local Prize $500.00

Reduced $9000

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2007 FORD FOCUS SE

For More Details Call

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Great Cars Available All Under $2500 Midtown ~ 2016 S. Route 31 815-378-9309

1997 Ford F150, Full cap, 4 wheel drive, $2500 firm 815-385-9603 6am-8pm

1977 GMC Stepside Pick-Up Truck 350. 4 Speed, no bondo/ leaks, some rust, 84K original miles. Runs, needs break line and restoration, $3600/obo. Jim 847-366-7305

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Have to live in or go to McHenry County High School

Student Age 14 - 18 Deadline April 1, 2014

Antique Butcher Block Solid Maple on Legs, Brass Medallions on Side, Top is Flat, Over 60 yrs. old - $375 847-304-4164 10am-3pm Collection of Princess Diana books and magazines, $100. 815-385-0404 ANTIQUE OAK CHAIR - 36" H at back & seat x 16-1/2"W. 2 curved accent braces. Chair is in excellent condition & very sturdy. $50. 815-236-1747 Antique Secretary, Dark Finish, Good Condition, 40" x 72" x 20" $399 OBO. 815-236-1355

Avon Christmas Plates

from 70's & 80's. $125/OBO. 815-385-4353 BEANIE BABIES - 200 plus some rare Beanie Babies, McDonalds Beanie Babies in original packages, some misprinted tags on Beanie Babies all tags have plastic protectors and all are in MINT Condition asking $200. Call 815-385-6501 or 815-321-3963 CHAIR - Antique Child's Red Wooden Chair 24-1/2" high at back. $28. McHenry. 815-236-1747 Collector Plates by P.B. Moss â€œFiddlers Twoâ€? & â€œMary With The Lambsâ€? - $75 each 815-455-1556

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HIGH CHAIR - Antique Pine, Child's. 39" H x 17" W w/ removable metal tray. Tray arm lifts. $125. McHenry 815-236-1747 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

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PIANO ~ UPRIGHT FREE! Waltham, great shape! You pick up, McHenry Area. 815-354-4321 TV: 36â€? color TV, JVC, FREE 815-790-4078

Arctic Parka â€“ Heavy Duty, Army Issued, Removable Fleece Lining & Fur Lined, Excellent Condition, Hardly Used - $55 815-675-6492 CLOTHES FOR MEN L-2XLT, summer shirts, sweaters, long-sleeved dress shirts. XL Reebok jog set & 38x30 Conte di Milano dress pants. Great condition! $1-$10. Beth 815-344-9894 CLOTHES for young women & women, size 6-16. Tops (summer / winter), shorts, jeans, nice dresses, swim wear & pjs. Brand names! Great condition! $1-$15. Beth 815-344-9894 Coach Boots â€“ Womans, Size 7.5, Black, Leather & Wool Upper, Mid-Calf, Like New Condition, Paid $150, Sell for $45. 847-426-7106 COACH PURSE in original brown bag. 10 inches by 7 inches. Black, white stitching and silver buckle. Never used. $30. 815-459-1864 COATS & JACKETS - Boys size 10/12 - 18/20. Bibbed snowpants size 10/12. Brand names. Great cond! $3-$12. 815-344-9894

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O-Mark Unit Heater 220, New, Electric, 22â€?H x 19â€?W x 13â€?D $175. 224-569-3655 Old Clawfoot Deep Bathtub Old Cast Iron, You Pick up & Disconnect - $75 OBO 815-334-1435 before 9 pm

Pipe & Fittings/Copper, NEW 1/3 reduced price, $25.00. 815-943-6937 Used Steel Plate 10 gauge, 4' x 10â€?, 3' x 8' $4 per sq.ft 815-943-6937

Office Chair ~ Brown Swivel, leather like $35. 815-385-4353

2 Cemetery Plots in McHenry County Memorial Park, Woodstock Transfer Included $2400 815-703-6204

RECORDS â€“ Box Of 100 50's & 60's Rock â€“ 45 have Sleeves Good Condition $25. Call Mike 847-695-9561

AIWA Stereo System â€“ CD, Turntable, Cassette, AM-FM. Cassette Needs Work, Manual Included - Paid $300, Asking $25. 815-338-9137 10a-10p Computer Monitor â€“ Samsung Syncmaster 203b, Color, 15â€? $45. 815-455-1556

CORDLESS PANASONIC PHONE SYSTEM

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Elvis Presley - (playing and singing figure) in box, $60. 815-459-1208 Magazine Collection Sheep Magazines - $50 for Box 815-569-2277 MIXING BOWLS - 3 matching: "Hall's Superior Quality Kitchenware - Eureka Homewood Pattern". Lg 8 5/8", Med 7 3/8", Sm 6 1/8" $49. McHenry. 815-236-1747 QUILTERS WONDER 18â€?, Adjustable Rotating Hoop w/ Stand, Tilts Full 360Âş, Height Adjustable, New, Unopened Box $40. 847-361-6256

STAINGLASS WINDOW

40â€?Hx28â€?W, colors yellow, green, brown, $125. 847-515-8012 VANITY Beautiful antique pine vanity w/ attached mirror & center drawer. Brought from England by the dealer, 37-1/4" W, 20" D & 29-1/2" to top of vanity. Mirror 22-3/8" W by 35-3/8" H. Center drawer has metal pull. Legs & side mirror supports have charming decorative sculptured detail. $450. 815-236-1747 Vintage Medicine Cabinet/Mirror 56x39, exc. cond., incl. All black shelves, orig. 1967, mint $375 630-561-3402

WARDROBE With glass doors, $100. ANTIQUE LOVE SEAT, $75. 815-209-5665 LOCAL NEWS WHEREVER YOU GO! Up-to-date news, weather, scores & more can be sent directly to your phone! It's quick, easy & free to register at NWHerald.com

Singer with all accessories plus storage stool, $60. 815-385-4353

SNOWPLOW

Snow Blower - Craftsman 2-Stage, Electric Start, Gas, 24" clearing path. 5.0 hp engine & tires, in great condition, auger blade does not turn on one side and needs repair, $50. Call 847-804-5484

TV STAND/PLANT STAND

Myers, 7.5' plow and A frame. $300. 847-302-7009

WICKER CHEST

VEGOMATIC In good condition. $10 815-477-2772

TORO - Powerlite, 16" cut, 3 to chose from - All in very good condition. Priced from $230 to $300. 815-675-2155.

Oak, 37â€?Hx15â€?Wx12â€?D. Excellent condition, $85. 847-829-4546 23Wx16Dx16H, like new! $48 815-459-3822

WINE RACK

Drum Set 8 piece full size drum

Metal with glass top. Holds 21 wine bottles, 36â€?x16â€?, $95. 847-829-4546

set complete $400/obo or trade for Gibson or Martin 6 Accoustic String Guitar. 708-363-2004

WESTERN HORSE SADDLE Leather, 17â€?, â€œMaverickâ€? by Longhorn, Beautifully designed! Pics avail. via email or text $300 OBO. 847-331-5594 days

Electric Guitar & Amp Squier by Fender Electric Guitar, New, In Box, 15G Am, Electric Tuner & All Accessories - $200 815-382-8739 Piano Accordion: 120 Bass, 4 Sets of Reeds w/Case & Leather Straps, Made in Italy - $125. 815-338-5083 9am-9pm

24 Cup Coffee Maker Used Once, Great for party or office, Non-Drip Tray, Removable Water Tank, Was $49.95, Asking $20. 847-659-1980 Bathroom Set - Fish Motif for Kids, Includes: waste can, soap dipenser, tissue box, toothbrush holder & more! Very nice condition! $10. Beth 815-344-9894

BEDSPREAD ~ NEW, FULL

Candles / candle holders & vases. Varied & in great condition. See picture at NWHerald.com. .50 - $4. Beth 815-344-9894 Discovery Channel's Info Globe Digital Caller ID. Excellent Condition. $40. Beth. 815-344-9894 FRAME - Wooden "baseball glove" supported by wooden "baseball bat". 9"H x 11"W. Picture opening 3 1/2"H x 2 3/4" W. Great condition. $5. Beth 815-344-9894 MARGARITAVILLE DM1000 Frozen Margarita maker, used once, bought new for $359 from Bed Bath & Beyond, Asking $200 Excellent Condition - Call Bob at 815-321-3963 or 815-385-6501 MIRROR - Wall mounted black chalkboard/ mirror. 19"H x 15^"W, inside mirror is 9"H x 9"W. Comes with chalk & mini eraser. $5. 815-344-9894 Mirror-Entry Hall gold plated Beveled 66â€?x 26â€?. $100. 815-385-4353 Popcorn Machine â€“Professional, Model by Gold Medal, 38â€?H x 19â€?W x 19D - $250 815-356-7879 before 9pm

DPP-EX50. Prints wonderful pictures, $45/obo. 847-829-4546 Sony 32â€? TV w/Stand Excellent Condition - $25 815-943-4501

SCHOOL SUPPLIES - assorted notebooks, binders, folders, mathematical tools, stickers, etc. .10 - $5. Call Beth 815-344-9894

TV TOSHIBA

Bench Glider Swing - 3 person wide, green metal frame w/ mesh bench complete w/ new full width cushion, $89. 815-236-1747

20â€? DVD/VCR combo, excellent working condition! $100 847-829-4546 VCR & All Types of New & Used VCR Tapes,including Westerns, Over 100+, $50. 815-790-2064

ARBOR PRESS

12â€?, $25.

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Weslo Air Strider, Upper & Lower Body Workout, $35/obo. 815-337-0612

Weight Lifting Steel Plates 85lbs. Total, Includes 6â€“2.5lbs, 6-5lbs. & 4-10lbs - $30 815-675-6492

BEDROOM SET - High quality solid oak bedroom set includes two towers with lighted, mirrored bridge. Includes 9 drawer dresser with mirror. $600 OBO. 815-444-8162

WHEELCHAIR, NEW High Quality, adjustable/removable footrest. Black/Chrome, could deliver, $100 815-578-0212

Computer Cabinet by Sauder, All Wood, Cherry Veneer, 27â€? x 60â€? x 18â€?, Excellent Condition, Has Door Locks & Buyer Will Move - $75 815-459-8901 Computer desk, cherry laminate, 2' wide x 6' high x 6.5' long. $75 OBO. Will deliver. 847-532-5524 Dining Room Set â€“ Includes Table, 4 Chairs & Hutch - Traditional, Excellent Condition, padded seats w/cane backs - $175 OBO. 815-451-4162 10a-6p DRESSING TABLE Shabby Chic Painted White Dressing Table. Long, central mirror & 2 side mirrors with 3 drawers each side of middle opening. Large piece. $115. 815-459-1864 Entertainment Cabinet - Wooden 54â€?H x 36â€?W x 20â€?D Includes FREE 32â€? Mitsubishi TV! Plenty of Space for DVD player & Accessories Pics available via text or email. $200 obo. 847-331-5594 days Kitchenette Set - Sturdy & Cute 4 black, padded metal chairs w/ small 38â€? matching black table. $75. 815-459-1864 Leather Recliner Chair Black, Looks Great - $40. 815-308-5840 9am-7pm Roll Top Desk and Chair Dark walnut. $100 815-385-4353 Follow Northwest Herald on Twitter @nwherald

JUICE 2 year old female Hound mix I always want to stop and look closely at what's below the surface of everyday life. Today I'm tossing my to do list and enjoying just being. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400 LEASH - Ginger Lead leash for handicapped dogs. $25. 815-455-3626

Army Bomb Boxes - 12' sq. x 4' Long, Steel, Lockable, Heavy Duty, 70lbs, 3/8â€? Seal on Top, Humidity Indicator, Great for Storage $65. 815-569-2277 Army Cook Stove, Aluminum, Propane, Portable, $225 OBO. 815-569-2277 Beer Stein â€“ Antique, From Germany WWI, $395 815-569-2277 COACH PURSE - Black leather with black stitching. Classic. 10 x 6â€?. Great cond. $25. 815-459-1864 Crafts - 12 kits - Christmas skirts, stockings, wall hangings Prepare for next year. $75 815-459-5204

Drum Set 8 piece full size drum

Walkin-wheels dog cart/wheelchair for large breed over 70lbs. Unit is 4 months old and includes manual, instructional CD, 2 harnesses and adjustment tool. $375. 815-455-3626

CAMERA - Minolta Camera Freedom Family Zoom w/case & Hi-Matic AF2-M w/ case. Good Condition! $10 ea. Beth 815-344-9894

Whole house and Garage filled with great furniture and collectibles!

Century Heavy Bag & Stand w/ Speed Bag Attachment, Includes pair of Gloves & Training Mitts, Like New - $150 815-344-3076 9a-9p CLEATS - Nike Ladanian Tomlinson Shark Football Cleats Size 7. Good Cond. $10. Beth 815-344-9894 COVERALLS - WALLS BLIZZARD PROOF COVERALLS size 42-44 for thin person about 6 foot tall, heavy duty zippers, gray. Very good cond. Good for ice fishing or ?. $35. email: bpk31257@yahoo.com

Snowboard Boots, made by â€œForumâ€?, Size 10 Mens, Like New Condition, $30. 815-245-8519 Soccer Training Net - a hand held net for self practice only. Great condition! $15, web on sale $98! Great deal! Beth 815-344-9894

DOLL HOUSE

Gingerbread trim, shingled roof, 4 rooms, 18x12â€?, newly built. $50. 847-854-7980

Old Lever Actions, Winchesters, Marlins, Savages, etc. Old Pistols and Revolvers. Cash for Collection. FFL License 815-338-4731

Lionel & American Flyer Trains 815-353-7668 Looking to Buy: Enesco Kim Lawrence Twilight Nativity set--THREE WISE MEN. 815-403-9045 Wanted to buy: Lenox Merry & Bright holiday dishes. 815-403-9045

Wanted: Motorized Power Wheelchair, Lil Rascal Type, Electric for 92 yr. old Lady. 815-356-7879 before 9pm

SAT & SUN 9AM - 4PM #'s @ 8:00

Camera: Sony Cyber-shot 3.2 mega pixel camera. Works! Great condition. $50. Beth 815-344-9894

Cash or Credit Card (CC Over $50)

TRIPOD - Quest Video Camera Tripod. Very Good Condition. $10. Beth 815-344-9894

4116 SHERWOOD DR.

GOODWIN CLUTCH KIT FOR 800 (2002) POLARIS. HAD DEALER REMOVE AND ALL PARTS IN A BAG. $20.00. PHONE 815-675-2155.

Room Heater â€“ Gas, Force Air, Vented, 30,000 BTU, Almost New $175. 815-943-6933

JOBS, JOBS and MORE JOBS! No Resume? No Problem!

Magazines: loaded w/advertisements, great shape, $10/book Look, Post, & Companion 847-515-8012

MIRROR ~ BEAUTICIAN

Oblong, 18â€?Wx20â€?H on art deco stand, glass on both sides, $75. 847-515-8012

PUNCH BOWL SET

With ladle and 12 cups, still in box, never used. Perfect for the Holiday's! $25 815-477-2772 Ridgid Sump Pump â€“ 1/3 Hp., Model 330D, New, In Box $110 OBO. 847-366-7305 McHenryCountySports.com is McHenry County Sports

Aaron's Snowblower 4 cycle, 2 stage, 5HP, 24â€?, low miles, electric start $425 815-337-0078 Everlast Official Boxing Bag $80 815-337-0078 Paddle Snowblower Like New, single stage, 21â€? cut, electric start, 5Hp. - $150 815-338-1665

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ARCITC CAT 600 CLUTCH PRESS BRAND NEW NEVER USED SHOULD WORK ON OTHERS. SOLD SLED. IT WAS A 2003. $40. 815-675-2155

TORO 8--24 2 stage snow blower 5sp foreword 2 reverse. Electric start. nice condition. $400 firm 815-675-2155 Toro CCR-1000 single stage snow blower 3 hp w/ new paddles & scraper bar. 20" cut, Good Condition. $275. 815-675-2155

Off Del Webb Blvd, West to Cold Springs Dr, turn right, take the 2nd right into W. Fox Run Ct.

CRYSTAL LAKE

set complete $400/obo or trade for Gibson or Martin 6 Accoustic String Guitar. 708-363-2004

HYFAX FOR POLARIS 800 SNOWMOBILE 2002 MAY FIT OTHER YRS. BRAND NEW SOLD SLED $25.00 FOR BOTH. 815-675-2155

FRI & SAT JAN 10 & 11 10AM - 4PM

Air Hockey Game $50 815-679-6178 Baseball Bat by DeMarini. Black Coyote. $10. Beth 815-344-9894

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

RUBY 1 1/2 year old female Terrier mix Laughing out loud with friends always beats an LOL by myself. Life is out there and I don't want to keep it waiting. Got a minute? www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

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Antique and Modern Guns OLIVER 2 1/2 year old male Orange and White DLH The purpose of life is the expansion of happiness and the ability to love and have compassion. It comes down to karma. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

HUNTLEY

Toro Snowblower â€“ Model 3521, Pull Start, Tecumseh Snow King, 5.5 Hp., 21â€?, 2 Stage, 4 Cycle, 3 Speed, 1 Reverse, Runs Great, $200. 815-344-4384 after 4pm

TOYS - Small bags of McDonald's toys, Burger King toys, asst. toys, balls, stencils. Not new, but in good condition. .50 - $6. Beth. 815-344-9894

PORTABLE HEATER

COFFEE TABLE

Toro CCR-2000-E single stage snow blower, new paddles & scraper bar. 4.5 hp Suzuki engine w/ electric start. older unit but runs great. $295. 815-675-2155

Old Wood Cross Country Skis & Poles - $100; New K5 Downhill Skis, 67â€? L, Made in USA - $100 815-790-2064 Pool Table $200 815-679-6178 Raquetball Raquet by Wilson. Great Condition! $5. Beth 815-344-9894

MITER SAW

Natural Gas, Vertical Salimander Heater with hose, $50. 847-476-6771 Shop Vac, 8 gallon, wet & dry, and blower, $40 708-363-2004

Coffee table w/ 2 matching end tables, all solid oak w/bottom drawers, Like new condition $395 815-568-7076 after 6pm

4 generation, clearances, $1000 See online ad 815-337-4624

Combination 6â€? Disk

WALL UNIT SPEED BAG

Italian Provincial, oval, solid wood with 1â€? thick Italian marble top. 50â€?Lx22â€?Wx16â€?H, $125.00. Pics Available. 847-476-6771

Golden Pups/English Cream

and 4x36 Belt Sander. Like new. $95. 708-363-2004 8-1/4 Compound, 2HP, contractor's series, Sears Craftsman, $100. 815-385-2829

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English Pointer, Elhew bred, 5 mo. old puppy, champion shire, great w/people, will help with hunting training, $350 815-568-0588 312-656-4097 FERRET - Free, to good home only. Young, spayed female ferret with large cage and supplies. 815-403-4914

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Punching Bag â€“ New Never Used, Complete w/ Gloves, Mounting Bracket & Chains - $30 815-675-6492 $20

SEWING MACHINE

SHELF - Decorative Floor Shelf. Wooden, w/ 3 shelves (top shelf less deep than others). Bottom shelf raised off floor. 25 1/2" W x 32"H x 11"D. Very Good Condition! $7. 815-344-9894

Beautiful, dark, rich gold floral 54x78â€? $80. 815-459-3822

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Harvard Junior High Schoolâ€™s eighth-grade robotics team qualified for state competition at the First Lego League Robotic Qualifier. Team members (from left) include Abbigal Mullins, Shaila Ortiz, Holly Kruckenberg, Catherine Austin, Austin Gratz and Nick Pawelski. Not pictured: Avery Harvey, Zach Bokowy, Naomi Mijia and Marty Krazinski.

Algonquin....................................5 Crystal Lake...............3, 5, 6, 7, 8 Harvard........................................9 Hebron.........................................8 Huntley........................................9 Johnsburg....................8, 9, 10, 11

Marengo..................................11 McHenry.......................9, 12, 14 Richmond................................13 Ringwood................................14 Spring Grove...........................14 Woodstock..................13, 14, 15

COMMUNITY CALENDAR JANUARY

Need something to do this weekend? Use the Community Calendar to find fun events that will get your family out of the house. Pages 2, 3, 4

WHERE ITâ€™S AT Birthday Club...........................4 Blood Drives.............................4 Campus Report......................15

Community Calendar.....2, 3, 4 Community Spotlight.............3 Contact Us................................3

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| Neighbors

January Jan. 11 • 9 a.m. to noon – Recycling drive, Metra Station parking lot, 4005 Main St., McHenry. The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County will accept fluorescent tubes, Styrofoam, electronics and batteries. Televisions and computer monitors accepted for a donation of $10-$35. Information: 815-338-0393 or www.mcdef.org. • 10 a.m. – McHenry County Illinois Genealogical Society meeting, Crystal Lake Bank & Trust lower level, 5100 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Melody Carvajal and Susan Grzybowski will present “Relocating a Cemetery” about moving graves located on property of O’Hare International Airport. Information: 815-519-5715 or mcigs@mcigs.org. • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Pet nail clipping, Nature’s Feed, 2440 Westward Drive, Spring Grove. Donation requested with proceeds to benefit Helping Paws Animal Shelter. Information: 815-6752008 or www.naturesfeed.net. • 7 to 9 p.m. – Zumbathon, third annual, Johnsburg High School, 2002 W. Ringwood Road, Johnsburg. A night of fitness to raise funds for a post-prom event for Johnsburg High School students. All proceeds go to the post prom committee. Raffles, prizes for everyone. Raffle tickets: $1 each, $5 for six, $10 for 15, $20 arm’s length. Admission: $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Information: 847-338-9351 or tricianim@ netscape.net.

Jan. 12 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Brunch fundraiser, Polish Legion of American Veterans Post 188, 1304 Park St., McHenry. All-you-can-eat buffet hosted by the ladies auxiliary. Cost: $7 adults, $3 children younger than 10. Proceeds benefit hospitalized veterans. Information: 815-385-9789. • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Richmond Burton Baseball Association summer season registration, Spring Grove Village Hall, 7401 Meyer Road, Spring Grove. Baseball registration for boys and girls ages 5-18 and tee ball for children who

GET LISTED! Do you want your club or organization event listed in our Community Calendar? Send your submission, complete with event name, time, location, cost and contact information to neighbors@nwherald.com. For information, call Barb Grant at 815-526-4523.

will be age 5. Information: 815-6753512 or www.rsgbaseballandsoftball.org. • 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. – New Year – New Potential: A Personal Improvement Workshop, Algonquin Area Public Library, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. Led by Dan Guzman of PDL Vocations. Free. Registration and information: 847458-6060 or www.aapld.org. • 2 p.m. – A Winter Movie/Popcorn Afternoon, Cosman Cultural Center, 12015 Mill St., Huntley. Video excerpts from history interviews taken of key Huntley founding families. Weltzein family members will share memories of growing up in the area. Hosted by the Huntley Historical Society. Free. Information: 224-654-2070. • 5:30 p.m. – Free Sunday community dinner, First United Methodist Church, 3717 W. Main St., McHenry. Chili dinner hosted by the church and Boy Scout Troop 131. Information: 815-385-0931.

Jan. 13 • 1 p.m. – McHenry Senior Citizens Club meeting, McHenry Township Hall, 3703 N. Richmond Road, Johnsburg. Ronald Solberg, from the Illinois Humanities Council, will present “Those Magnificent Whizbang Traveling Salesman of Illinois.” Refreshments. Information: 815-578-0501.

Jan. 14 • 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Food drive, Dunham Township Highway Department, 107 Airport Road, Harvard. Accepting donations of nonperishable food items for the Harvard Food Pantry. Information: 815-943-5741.

• 9 to 10:30 a.m. – Quit-smoking classes, Huntley Health Bridge, 10450 Algonquin Road, Huntley. A seven-week class meeting Tuesdays offered by the McHenry County Department of Health and Centegra. Cost: $25. Registration and information: 877-236-83472 or www.mcdh.info. • 7 p.m. – Powder Dogs Ski and Snowboard Club meeting, Giordano’s Pizza, 1505 S. Randall Road, Algonquin. Social hour, meeting and presentation on trip to Granite Peak in Wausau, Wis. Information: 847-854-4754 or www.powderdogs.org. • 7 p.m. – Social Security seminar, McHenry Public Library, 809 Front St., McHenry. Free workshop presented by Tom Boehmke of TAB Financial Services on how to maximize your benefits. Registration and information: 800-817-3286. • 7 to 8:30 p.m. – Taking Better Storytelling Pictures, Algonquin Area Public Library, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. Presented by former photojournalist Rich Chapman. Free. Registration and information: 847-458-6060 or www.aapld.org.

Jan. 14-18 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Little Christopher Resale Shoppe, 469 Lake St., Crystal Lake. Offering clothing, housewares, books, toys, jewelry and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m Saturday. Sponsored by the Women’s Club of St. Thomas the Apostle Church to benefit the church. Information: 815-459-9442.

Jan. 15 • 6:30 p.m. – Huntley Area Tea Party meeting, Huntley Park District, 12015 Mill St., Huntley. Gathering, meeting and presentation on the Affordable Care Act by Michael Kalthoff, a healthcare-technology entrepreneur. Information: 847669-9021 or www.huntleyareateaparty.com. • 7 to 9 a.m. – Cholesterol screening, McHenry County Department of Health, 2200 N. Seminary Ave. (Building A), Woodstock. A 12-hour fast is required. Cost: $35. Appointments and information: 815-334-4851.

• 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. – WINGs high tea luncheon and fashion show, Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane, McHenry. Hosted by the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce WINGs professional women’s group. Cost: $28 chamber members, $33 nonmembers. Registration and information: 815-385-4300 or www.mchenrychamber.com. • Noon – Bingo, VFW Post 4600, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry. Come play bingo and help support GiGi’s Playhouse, a Down syndrome achievement center. Information: 815-385-7529 or www. gigisplayhouse.org. • 1 p.m. – Village Quilters meeting, Trinity Lutheran Church, 504 E. Diggins St., Harvard. Got to Have It program will be presented by The Stitchery of Delavan, Wis. Visitors welcome. Information: 815-943-0922. • 5:30 p.m. – Alzheimer’s/ Dementia Caregiver Support Group meeting, Sunrise Assisted Living, 751 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. For those who provide care for someone affected by Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Registration and information: 815-444-6600.

Jan. 15-18 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Heavenly Attic Resale Shop, 307 S. Main St., Algonquin. Offering books, clothing, housewares, toys, linens, jewelry, sporting goods and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Sponsored by the Congregational Church of Algonquin to benefit those in need. Information: 847-854-4552.

Jan. 16 • 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. – Medicare and Medicare supplement plan options, Panera Bread, 6000 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Informative program presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. Free. Registration and information: 815639-7192. • Noon – Tiara Tea Society luncheon, Jameson’s Charhouse, 12860 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley. Separate checks provided. Registration and information: 847-6695307 or 847-669-0429.

Jan. 17 • 4 p.m. to midnight – Crafting fundraiser, Mental Health Board, 620 S. Dakota St., Crystal Lake. An evening of scrapbooking, stamping, jewelry design, dinner, games and raffles. Proceeds benefit Options & Advocacy for McHenry County. Cost: $30. Registration and information: 815-477-4720, ext. 250, or www. optionsandadvocacy.org. • 7 p.m. – Documentary movie night, Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church, 8505 Church St., Crystal Lake. Screening of “Lost in Detention” about immigration. Light refreshments available. Information: 815-4591132. • 7 p.m. – McHenry bingo, VFW Post 4600, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry. Food available. Proceeds benefit Wings of an Angel organization to help families battling pediatric cancer. Information: 815-385-4600 or www.mchenrybingo.com. • 7 p.m. – Royal Bunco Bash, fifth annual, Holiday Inn, 800 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake. No prior experience needed to play bunco, a dice game. Proceeds benefit Adult & Child Therapy Services, Court Appointed Special Advocates and Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association. Tickets: $30 a person includes three games, cash bar, desserts and several raffles. Tickets: www.royalbuncobash.org. Information: 815-338-1707. • 7 to 9 p.m. – Creating Moments of Joy support group meeting, Monarch Senior Care, 234 Main St., Woodstock. For family caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease, featuring a presentation, discussion, support, journaling and more. Registration and information: 888-672-7060 or care@monarchseniorcare.com. • 8 p.m. – McHenry B&B Square Dance Club dance, Johnsburg Community Club, 2315 W. Church St., Johnsburg. Ray and Cindy Bishop will cue rounds at 8 p.m. and Mike Richards will call square dancing at 8:30 p.m. Soup night. Casual attire. Cost: $6 members, $7 visitors. Information: 815-3535346. Continued on page 3

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: CRYSTAL LAKE

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SUBMISSIONS Submit all Neighbors items at NWHerald.com/neighbors/ connect or mail to Neighbors, P.O. Box 250, Crystal Lake, IL 60039-0250. Deadline is noon Monday for the following Saturday’s publication. BIRTHDAY CLUB Any child, ages 1-7, can be featured in the Birthday Club. Submit a picture (JPEG if submitting electronically) along with the child’s name, age, birthdate and parents’ names and addresses. Include a phone number. Photos should be received no later than a month after the child’s birthday. ONLINE: NWHerald.com/forms/ birthday EMAIL: neighbors@nwherald.com MAIL: Birthday Club, Northwest Herald, P.O. Box 250, Crystal Lake, IL 60039-0250 WORSHIP DIRECTORY To be listed or to make changes to the Worship Directory, call Neighbors editor Susan Kane-Parker, 815-526-4504, or email neighbors@nwherald.com.

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Raiders win league championship

The Crystal Lake Raiders Big 10 Featherweight team won The Chicagoland Youth Football League championship. Among those pictured are Zach Karlow, Tyler Campbell, Tommy Landt, Eric Ernd, Connor Moore, Caden Ernd, Miro Pomili, Markus Pomili, Aidan Stratton, Mark Hudak, Tommy McNeil, Jackie Augustine, Dylan Bremer, Jack Benoit, Ryan Pearson, Dave Benoit, Ken Bremer, Craig Christensen, Brian Augustine, Marlon Pomili, Aidan Ritter, Lee’Andre Williams, Bill Pearson, Aidan Hudak, Nick Gawart and Jason Christensen. Continued from page 2

Jan. 17-18 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – St. John’s Mission Resale Shop, 215 Washington St., Algonquin. Featuring a variety of clothing, household, holiday and children’s items and more. Continues 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Sponsored by St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church to benefit the community. Information: 847-658-9105.

Jan. 18 • 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. – Crystal Lake Toastmasters Club meeting,

Exemplar Financial Network, 413 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Develop communication and leadership skills while having fun. Information: www.crystallake. toastmastersclubs.org. • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Taste of Sweat, Mixin Mingle, 124 Cass St., Woodstock. Health, fitness and wellness event. Sample mini-workshops by local instructors and visit with a variety of vendors. The workshops are free and walk-ins are welcome. Information: 815308-5170 or www.mixinmingle. com/events/taste-of-sweat. • 10:30 a.m. to noon – Free seminar for active and returning military veterans, McHenry County

Federal Credit Union, 345 Congress Parkway, Crystal Lake. Offering information on finding and securing all benefits for Veterans Affairs loan applicants eligible under today’s guidelines. Registration and information: 815-459-8352. • 10:30 a.m. to noon – Passport to Adventure: Germany, Algonquin Area Public Library, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. Children in grades 2-3 will learn about the Black Forest of Deutschland and hear a fairy tale while molding an animal made of beeswax. Free. Registration and information: 847458-6060 or www.aapld.org. • 2 to 4:30 p.m. – Joe’s Wish meat raffle, Main Street Station,

4005 Main St., McHenry. Meat raffle for the Heroes in Need Fund to benefit local military personnel and their families in need. Information: 815-575-1011 or www. joeswish.com. • 3 to 4:30 p.m. – Winter Birds, Marengo Ridge Conservation Area, Shelter No. 1, 3100 N. Route 23, Marengo. Hike the woods in search of hardy winter bird species. Hosted by McHenry County Conservation District. Cost: $2 nonresidents, free for residents. Registration and information: 815-479-5779 or www. mccdistrict.org. Continued on page 4

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Deegan Widhalm Age: 6 Birth date: Jan. 12, 2008 Parents: Kevin and Kara Widhalm McHenry

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Jan. 20 • 7:30 a.m. – Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, D’Andrea Banquets, 4419 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Imam Plemon El-Amin of Atlanta will give the keynote address. Program includes the reading of a “My Dream for the World” student’s essay, and prayers and music from various faith traditions. Tickets: $20 adults, $15 students. Information: 847-516-1950 or www. newthoughtmchenry.org.

Jan. 21 • 10 a.m. – Hearing Loss and You seminar, Choice Hearing Solutions, 10219 Vine St., Huntley. Free educational program for anyone affected by hearing loss. Registration and information: 847515-1200. • 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Marengo Senior Club meeting, M.O.R.E. Center, 829 Greenlee St.,

Marengo. Gathering for seniors in Marengo and Union. Information: 815-568-6534. • 4 to 8 p.m. – Cary Park District preschool open house, Lions Park, 1180 Silver Lake Road, Cary. For those interested in enrolling their children for the 2014-15 school year. Meet the teachers, receive information on the curriculum and tour the classrooms. Information: 847-639-7448 or www.carypark.com. • 7 p.m. – Creative Writing Club for Teens, Algonquin Area Public Library, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. For writers of poetry, fiction or more in grades 9-12. Bring a writing sample and enjoy time with other writers. Registration and information: 847-458-6060 or www.aapld.org.

Jan. 22 • Noon – Bingo, VFW Post 4600, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry. Come play bingo and help support GiGi’s Playhouse, a Down syndrome achievement center. In-

formation: 815-385-7529 or www. gigisplayhouse.org.

Jan. 23 • 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. – Crystal Clear Toastmasters meeting, Panera Bread, 6000 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Information: www. crystalcleartoastmasters.org. • 5 to 9:30 p.m. – Healthcare provider CPR class, McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. For those entering or currently working in all healthcare settings. Meets requirements for recognition as a Basic Life Support Rescuer. Cost: $70 including all materials. Registration and information: 815-455-8588, Course ID: UHLU02-007. • 6:30 p.m. – Tim Hannig’s Pro-

Kids Show, Harrison School, 6809 McCullom Lake Road, Wonder Lake. Award-winning one-man show with magic, music, comedy, puppets and audience participation. Information: 815-653-2311 or www.hsd36.org.

Jan. 24 • 6 to 9 p.m. – Wine & Artisan Beer Tasting, 31 North Banquet Center, 217 N. Front St., McHenry. Attendees will have a variety of wines and artisan beers to sample or purchase, as well as hors d’oeuvres. Hosted by Turning Point domestic violence service agency and shelter for McHenry County. Tickets: $25 in advance, $35 at the door. Tickets and information: 815-338-8081 or tpwineandbeer.eventbrite.com.

• 7 p.m. – McHenry bingo, VFW Post 4600, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry. Food available. Proceeds benefit Wings of an Angel organization to help families battling pediatric cancer. Information: 815-385-4600 or www.mchenrybingo.com.

Jan. 24-25 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – St. John’s Mission Resale Shop, 215 Washington St., Algonquin. Featuring a variety of clothing, household, holiday and children’s items and more. Continues 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Sponsored by St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church to benefit the community. Information: 847-658-9105.

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History group to discuss Civil War battle The McHenry County Civil War Round Table will host a discussion 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 18 at Panera Bread, 6000 Route 14.

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The fifth annual Interfaith Prayer Breakfast celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be 7:30 a.m. Jan. 20 at D’Andrea Banquets, 4419 Route 14. Imam Plemon El-Amin, imam emeritus of the Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam, will give the keynote address. The program will include

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Free expo to promote health and wellness Crystal Lake Park District will host the Health, Fitness and Nutrition Expo 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock St. Businesses and organizations will offer information, consultations, discounts and raffle prizes. Admission is free. For information, call Lauren Thibodeau at 815-477-5871.

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Church offers relationship workshops Willow Creek – Crystal Lake Community Church, 220 Exchange Drive, will offer workshops 7 p.m. Monday through March 3. Topics will include relationships, marriage, divorce and domestic

abuse. The Oasis children’s ministry program will be available for children whose parents are enrolled in the workshops. For information and to register, visit www.willowcreek.org/crystallake.

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Golfers can register for annual Chili Open YOUNG READERS – The Immanuel Lutheran School book club met to discuss “Scarlett” by Cathy Cassidy. Club members include (from left) Grace Burke, Chloe Haegele, helper Ali Storz, leader Nicole Storz, Emily Walter, Kelsey Gosch, Lulu Poduch, Mia Storz and Cherolyn Henke.

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The Chili Open Golf Classic will be Jan. 18 at Crystal Lake Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive. Tee times begin 8 a.m. Golfers will play a nine-hole, par-32 course on the frozen lake. Prizes will include golf bags, clubs, apparel and gift

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Choir seeks new members for April concert Voices in Harmony, a community choir, is accepting new members for its Season of Passion: Hope Eternal concert April 13. Rehearsals will be 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays starting

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DAWNBREAKERS DONATION – The Rotary Club of Crystal Lake Dawnbreakers recently donated $16,000 to local charities including Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Pioneer Center and the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. Pictured (from left) are Rotarian Mary Bishop, NISRA representatives Brian Shahinian and Dave Dauphin, Joshua Baker of Big Brothers Big Sisters, Cate Williams of the Crystal Lake Food Pantry, Patrick Maynard of Pioneer Center and Rotarian Kay Stanish.

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SEASONAL CELEBRATION – The middle school youth group at St. John’s Lutheran Church held a Christmas party with games, food and a gift exchange. Pictured (top row, from left) are Brea Knoll, Noah Higgins, Maddy Vole, Cadie Hallerud, Jessica Wikman, Austin Stephens and the Rev. Sarah Wilson; and (bottom row) Grace Rogers, Laura Nelson, Toby Behrens and Julia and Tina Wikman.

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HOLIDAY HELP – The Harvard Lions Club donated $200 to the annual Christmas Basket Fund. Pictured (from left) are Lions secretary Don Larson, Lori Moiler, Andy Wells and Debi Szczap.

Johnsburg

Club to present evening of square dancing The McHenry B&B Square Dance Club will host dancing Friday at the Johnsburg Community Club, 2315 W. Church St. Ray and Cindy Bishop

will cue rounds at 8 p.m., and Mike Richards will call squares at 8:30 p.m. The theme is soup night. For information, call 815353-5346.

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Gymnastics classes for children start Friday The McHenry Parks & Recreation Department will offer a six-week session of gymnastics classes for children starting Friday at McHenry Middle School, 2120 W. Lincoln Road. Classes meet 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. for ages 4 to 5 and 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. for ages 6 to 12.

Children will use the balance beam, vault and uneven bars to work on motor skills, flexibility, strength and self-confidence. Fee is $36 for residents; $46 for nonresidents. Registration is required. For information, call 815-363-2160.

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PRESENTS APLENTY – Members of First Congregational Church of Huntley collected Christmas gifts for more than 60 clients of Pioneer Center for Human Services. Pictured (from left) are Al Schmidt, Barb Schmidt, Helen Ruth, Jeannie Ziller and Nancy Pope.

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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH – Hailey Preves (left) and Michael Ambroz were named the fifth-grade students of the month for December at Johnsburg Junior High School.

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FOOD DRIVE – St. John the Baptist Knights of Columbus Council 9167 conducted a food drive for FISH of McHenry Food Pantry. Pictured are Grand Knight Don Roboczewski (left) and Knight Don Hironimus.

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KOOL KID – Michael Gieseke was the winner of Prairie Community Bank’s Kool Kid drawing for November. The program teaches children about the benefits of saving money.

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GUEST SPEAKERS – The Marengo Women’s Club welcomed members of the Marengo Society for Historic Preservation to a recent meeting for a program focusing on the history of the club and city. Pictured (from left) are Maureen Mikyska, Dorothy Otis, Shirley Kitchen, June Meyer and Ethel Anthony.

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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH – Hailee Milewski (left) and Benjamin Heyroth were named the eighth-grade students of the month for December at Johnsburg Junior High School.

STUDENT OF THE MONTH – Seventh-grader Carson Brennan was named the exploratory student of the month for December at Johnsburg Junior High School.

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Church welcomes community to free dinner A free community dinner will be 5:30 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, 3717 W. Main St. Chili, cornbread, salad

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Afternoon party for preteens slated for Friday Preteen Jam for fourthand fifth-grade students will be 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday at Chauncey H. Duker School, 3711 W. Kane Ave. A DJ and face painter

will provide entertainment, and there will be games and prizes. Admission is $5. For information, call 815-363-2160 or visit www.ci.mchenry.il.us.

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Park district to offer martial arts classes The McHenry Parks & Recreation Department will offer a six-week session of martial arts classes for ages 6 and older starting Thursday at Lakeland Park Community Center, 1717 N. Sunset Ave.

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH – Fallon Creech (from left), Kylee Schweder, Chris Korous, Abbey Block and Summer Wolfsmith were recognized as the McHenry High School East Campus Students of the Month for November.

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CHRISTMAS CONFECTIONS – Hans Varga (left) and E.J. Varga decorate cookies during a holiday celebration at Church of Holy Apostles.

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• Saturday, January 11, 2014 HOLIDAY GATHERING – RINGS, the combined youth group of area Presbyterian and Lutheran churches, had its annual Christmas party at Grace Lutheran Church. Pictured (back row, from left) are Matt Borst, Will Marshall, Justine Ellis, Megan Hildreth, Manda Landrey, Aimee Podgorski, Sabina Schmid, Desiree Gomez, Chase Woods and Oliver Svane; and (front row) Mikie Borst, Kaitlyn Lowrey, Sierra Trojan, Madison Woods, Amanda Homeier, Brittnany Nelson, Sophie Rogers, Mike Jones and Chey Knoll. Not pictured: Jamie Wikman.

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Fundraiser will benefit hospitalized veterans Polish Legion of American Veterans Post 188 ladies auxiliary will host a brunch buffet 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at 1304 N. Park St. Cost is $7 for adults; $3 for children younger than 10. Proceeds will benefit hospitalized military veterans. For information, call 815-385-9789.

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Artists’ group to host demonstration The Northland Area Art League will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Community Room of the Woodstock Opera House, 121 E. Van Buren St. Artist Tony Armendariz

will demonstrate his work. Refreshments will be served. For information, call Joe Bjork at 815-3372027 or email northlandareaartleague@gmail.com.

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HOLIDAY HELPERS – The Kishwaukee Valley Garden Club created holiday wreaths for Valley Hi Nursing Home and evergreen swags for Walden Oaks Apartments and designed the greens for the Woodstock Square containers. Pictured (back row, from left) are Mary Johnson, Mary Stompanato, Pat Hahn, Carol Knudsen and Stel Pietsch; and (front row) Joan O’Brian, Pat Morava, Betty Housby, Helen Bell, Cathy Meyer and Char Thome. Not pictured: Sue Prahl and Pat Cervantes.

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Church welcomes biblical creation author Biblical creation author Bruce Malone will speak Sunday at Grace Fellowship Church, 200 Cairns Court. He will present “The Red Record” at the 9 a.m. adult Sunday school class.

FOR THOSE IN NEED – Grand Knight Scott Hastings (left) of the Knights of Columbus of St. Peter’s Catholic Church presented a check for $500 to Maria Pinkowski, head of the church’s St. Vincent de Paul ministry.

a nature lesson, game and activity based on the topic of animal tracks. If the weather allows, participants also will go for a short outdoor hike with staff members. For information, visit www.mccdistrict.org.

During the 10:15 a.m. worship service, he will discuss “The Creation Foundation.” His topic at 5 p.m. will be “Explosive Geological Evidence.” For information, call 815-337-6510.

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To submit news, visit NWHerald.com/neighbors/connect CAMPUS REPORT local residents were among fall graduates at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Johnsburg resident Jodi L. Bennett, Master of Library and Information Science; McHenry resident Jessica C. Norris, Bachelor of Arts; and Spring Grove resident Jennifer R. Pinsky, Bachelor of Science. • ATCHINSON, Kan. – Kathleen Doetsch of Lakemoor and Andrew Jones of Spring Grove were named to the 2013 fall semester dean’s list at Benedictine College. • DE PERE, Wis. – The following local residents were named to the 2013 fall semester dean’s list at St. Norbert College:

Hannah Frazier of Algonquin; Cary residents Renee Doubleday, Matthew Mahon and Jocelyn Russell; Caryn Bondi of Crystal Lake; Caitlin Grow of Harvard; Peter Schnell of Lake in the Hills; McHenry residents Lauren Adams, Caitlin Deuchert and Cassandra Wilson; Christopher Guzan of Spring Grove; and Jennifer Behler of Woodstock. • HIGH POINT, N.C. – Amanda Zielke, daughter of Rob and Ronda Zielke of Ringwood, was named to the 2013 fall semester dean’s list at High Point University. A 2012 graduate of Johnsburg High School, Zielke is a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority at the university.

Patrick’s Catholic Church, 3500 W. Washington St., McHenry. Appointments and information: Alice, 815-575-1002 or www. heartlandbc.org. • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 21 – McHenry Public Library, 809 N. Front St., McHenry. Appointments and information: 815-385-0036 or www.heartlandbc.org. • 3 to 7 p.m. Jan. 21 – Zion Lutheran Church, 412 Jackson St., Marengo. All donors earn points to redeem for online gift cards. Walkins welcome. Appointments and information: Norenne, 815-5688430 or www.heartlandbc.org. • 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 – Community Church of Richmond, 5714 Broadway, Richmond. Appointments and information: Carol, 815-675-2011 or www. heartlandbc.org. • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 25 – The Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 Bull Valley Road, McHenry. Information: www.heartlandbc.org. • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 28 – McHenry County Government Center, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. Appointments and information: Adam, 815-334-0309 or www.heartlandbc.org. • 2 to 5 p.m. Jan. 28 – Huntley Park District Fitness Center, 12015 Mill St., Huntley. All donors earn points to redeem for online gift

cards. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments and information: 847-6693180 or www.heartlandbc.org.

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CLUB AWARD – The Woodstock Garden Club presented a Best Dressed Window Award to Gayla Rentin of Uptown Salon.

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CLUB AWARD – The Woodstock Garden Club presented a Best Dressed Window Award to Jaci Krandel of Jaci’s Cookies.

Following is a list of places to give blood. Donors should be 17 or older or 16 with a parent’s consent, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health. • 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 11 – St. Thomas Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Appointments and information: John, 815-477-1048 or www. heartlandbc.org. • 8 a.m. to Noon Jan. 12 – Marengo United Methodist Church, 119 E. Washington St., Marengo. Walk-ins welcome. All donors earn points to redeem for online gift cards. Appointments and information: 815-568-7162 or www.heartlandbc.org. • 3 to 7 p.m. Jan. 14 – City of Crystal Lake, 100 W. Municipal Complex, Crystal Lake. All donors receive a Centennial T-shirt. Appointments and information: www.heartlandbc.org. • 1:45 to 5:45 p.m. Jan. 17 – Chauncey H. Duker School, 3711 W. Kane Ave., McHenry. All donors receive a sports back pack and participate in a raffle. Appointments and information: Bonnie McCormack, 815-759-8502; bmccormack@d15.org or www. heartlandbc.org. • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 18 – St.

Blood service organizations • American Red Cross of Greater Chicago – 800-4483543 for general blood services; 312-729-6100 general questions. • Heartland Blood Centers – 800-786-4483; 630-264-7834 or www.heartlandbc.org. Locations: 6296 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, 815-356-0608; 1140 N. McLean Blvd., Elgin, 847-7418282; 649 W. State St., Geneva, 630-208-8105; 1200 N. Highland Ave., Aurora, 630-892-7055. • LifeSource Blood Center – Crystal Lake Community Donor Center, 5577 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, 815-356-5173. Hours: noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Information: 877-543-3768 or www. lifesource.org. • Rock River Valley Blood Center – 419 N. Sixth St., Rockford, 877-778-2299; 815-965-8751 or www.rrvbc.org. Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fridays; 7 to 11 a.m. second Saturdays.

• Saturday, January 11, 2014

FULTON, Mo. – Emily Barrett of Bull Valley was named to the 2013 fall term dean’s list at William Woods University. • FORT MYERS, Fla. – Michael Hay of Crystal Lake received a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida Gulf Coast University’s Lutgert College of Business. • MORRISON – Vincent Buffano, son of Chuck and Cynthia Buffano of Oakwood Hills, was named to the fall semester dean’s list at Morrison Institute of Technology. Buffano, a 2013 graduate of Prairie Ridge High School, is majoring in network administration. • MILWAUKEE – The following

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