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Robert A. Huggins (left), 63, of Algonquin; David M. Wolters (right), 58, of Woodstock

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Attorney general: Algonquin man is state’s biggest trader of images

By LAWERENCE SYNETT lsynett@shawmedia.com An Algonquin man identified as the state’s biggest trader of child pornography has been charged as part of “Operation Glass House,” according to the Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.

Robert A. Huggins, 63, was ar-

rested Friday following a raid of his home on the 2100 block of Honey Locus Drive. He was charged with five Class X counts of reproduction of child pornography and five Class 2 counts of possession of child pornography.

A second man, David M. Wolters, 58, of Woodstock, also was arrested as part of the statewide

initiative to apprehend the most active offenders who download and trade child pornography online, according to a news release.

Wolters was charged with five Class 2 counts of possession of child pornography after investigators executed a search warrant Wednesday at his home on the 1400 block of Walnut Drive.

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A total of 54 arrests have now been made as part of the initiative.

“Online child pornography is a horrific crime that victimizes children each time an image is downloaded or traded,” Madigan said in a news release. “My office has been, and will continue to be,

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Senators rise above partisan divide Ill. lawmakers forge strong relationship

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Delores Sagrado (left) of Woodstock and her daughter, Ivy Sagrado of Woodstock, clean up after serving and preparing dinner Dec. 11 at PADS in Woodstock. This is the third year the Sagrados have volunteered at PADS.

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n a Wednesday afternoon, Ivy Sagrado was roasting chickens, preparing mashed potatoes and gravy and roasting vegetables.

She was cooking a meal for 50 to 65 people, but it wasn’t for a party.

Sagrado, the office manager for 1st Family Home Health Care

Families, businesses, groups make helping others an annual event based in Woodstock, was cooking a meal to be served at a PADS homeless shelter.

During the annual holiday season, many businesses and families like to find ways to spread the holiday cheer and help

those in need.

1st Family Home Health Care sponsors meals at the Woodstock PADS shelter several times during the season.

Sagrado said the business’ first meal this year was the Wednes-

day before Thanksgiving. Its second meal was Dec. 11.

Helping people also is a family tradition for Sagrado. On Dec. 11, her family celebrated her sister’s birthday, which was why they decided to cook the PADS meal that day.

“Instead of going out to eat ... we give it back to the homeless shelter,” Sagrado said.

CHICAGO – On Capitol Hill, where the partisan divide runs so deep it has shut down the government, it can be unusual for members of opposing parties to publicly join together for much of anything – much less birthday cake.

Yet there was Sen. Dick Durbin, the Senate’s secondranking Democrat, surprising Republican Sen. Mark Sen. Dick Kirk with a sheet Durbin, D-Ill. cake and a round of “Happy Birthday” following one of the breakfasts they regularly hold for constituents visiting Washington.

“I wanted to get one of those Annap- Sen. Mark olis sabers for you Kirk, R-Ill. to cut the cake,” Durbin told his fellow senator from Illinois, a former officer in the Naval Reserve.

Kirk smiled and quietly noted the significance of the milestone.

“I made it to 54.”

The two senators have worked together cordially since Kirk won President Barack Obama’s former Senate seat in 2010. But the relationship has gotten closer, and more public, since Kirk suffered a stroke last year that left some wondering if he would celebrate

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Canadian court strikes down prostitution laws

By CHARMAINE NORONHA The Associated Press TORONTO – Canada’s highest court struck down the country’s anti-prostitution laws Friday, a victory for sex workers who had argued that a ban on brothels and other measures made their profession more dangerous. The ruling drew criticism from the conservative government and religious leaders.

The court, ruling in a case brought by three women in the sex trade, struck down all three of Canada’s prostitution-related laws: bans on keeping a brothel, making a living from prostitution and street soliciting. The ruling won’t take effect immediately, however, because the court gave Parliament a year to respond with new legislation,

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Valerie Scott and Amy Lebovitch embrace at the Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa on Friday morning after learning Canada’s highest court struck down the country’s prostitution laws in their entirety in a 9-0 ruling. Scott, a former prostitute, and Lebovitch, a sex worker, are two of the three principals in the case. and said the existing laws remain in place until then.

The decision threw the door open for a wide and com-

plex debate on how Canada should regulate prostitution, which isn’t in itself illegal in the country. The court found

that Canada’s prostitution laws violated the guarantee to life, liberty and security of the person. For instance, it said the law prohibiting people from making a living from prostitution is too broad.

It is intended “to target pimps and the parasitic, exploitative conduct in which they engage,” the ruling said.

“The law, however, punishes everyone who lives on the avails of prostitution without distinguishing between those who exploit prostitutes and those who could increase the safety and security of prostitutes, for example, legitimate drivers, managers, or bodyguards.”

Other countries around the world are having similar debates. Earlier this month, France’s lower house of parliament passed a bill that would

decriminalize prostitutes and fine their customers. Some argue such laws empower prostitutes against their potential exploiters but others – including some prostitutes – say it only drives their practice further underground and makes it more dangerous.

Sex-trade workers stepped up their fight for safer working conditions following the serial killings of prostitutes by Robert Pickton in British Columbia. Pickton was convicted in 2007 of killing six women whose remains were found on his farm outside Vancouver. Years earlier, authorities had closed down a Vancouver house for sex workers that was considered a safe haven just as the disappearance of several prostitutes began raising fears that a serial killer was prowling the streets.

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Gay marriage supporters see hope in deep-red Ind. The ASSOCIATED PRESS INDIANAPOLIS – In one of the most conservative states in the nation, supporters of gay marriage are pondering the unthinkable: a victory, or at least not a loss.

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By JULIE PACE The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Putting a rosy spin on a difficult year, President Barack Obama acknowledged frustrating “ups and downs” on Friday but exulted that the improving economy is creating new jobs and claimed crucial progress for his troubled health care overhaul. He predicted 2014 would be “a breakthrough year for America.”

In his annual year-end news conference, Obama refused to dwell on his tumbling approval ratings, the disastrous rollout of his signature health care law or the pile of unfinished domestic priorities he leaves behind as he heads for a Christmas holiday in Hawaii. Asked whether this had been the worst year of his presidency so far, he laughed and said, “That’s not how I think about it.”

Yet not all was sunny. He did suggest that, given widespread criticism, he may alter the power of the National Security Agency to collect information on Americans.

And when it came to the start of his health care law, Obama conceded that “we screwed it up,” and said, “I’m going to be making appropriate adjustments once we get through this year.” It was unclear if he meant to signal high-level personnel changes.

Obama does have some reason to be optimistic. He spoke hours after the government announced the economy grew at a solid 4.1 percent annual rate from July through September, the fastest pace since late 2011 and significantly higher than previously believed. And he heralded a modest bipartisan budget deal that cleared Congress

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President Barack Obama speaks during his end-of-the-year news conference Friday in the Brady Press Room at the White House in Washington. Obama was scheduled to depart later for his home state of Hawaii for his annual Christmas vacation trip later in the day. this week, saying that while it’s too soon to declare a new era of bipartisanship, Washington is “not condemned to endless gridlock.”

Obama heads to his annual home-state Hawaiian vacation armed with dozens of recommendations from a presidential task force on ways to limit the NSA programs.

The recommendations were released just days after a federal judge declared the NSA’s bulk collection of Americans’ phone records unconstitutional, ratcheting up pressure on him to make changes.

The president insisted that the NSA has not inappropriately used the massive amounts of data in its possession, though he added, “We may have to refine this further to give people more confidence.”

After lying dormant for years, the government surveillance issues shot into the spotlight after former NSA

contractor Edward Snowden leaked a trove of secret documents. Snowden is a fugitive from the U.S. and living in Russia, where he received temporary asylum. Some of his supporters have pressed Obama to grant him amnesty, though the president declined to comment on those calls.

“I will leave it up to the courts and the attorney general to weigh in in public on Mr. Snowden’s case,” he said.

The president opened his hour-long news conference with upbeat news on his health care law, announcing that 1 million people have enrolled in federal and state insurance exchanges since Oct. 1. That’s more than twoand-a-half times the number on Nov. 30, when major fixes to the deeply flawed sign-up website were completed.

“The demand is there,” he said. “The product is good.”

Still, it was too soon to say whether the widely panned

Group sues Highland Park over assault weapons ban

By DON BABWIN The Associated Press CHICAGO – A gun rights group has filed its first lawsuit against one of the Illinois communities that rushed to pass an assault weapons ban before a state law allowed people to carry concealed weapons in public, and the group strongly hinted Friday that the lawsuit will not be its last.

“I am not at liberty to talk about [other possible lawsuits], but let’s just say we’re always working,” said Richard Pearson, the executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association, which joined the lawsuit filed by a Highland Park pediatrician against the well-to-do community north of Chicago. “We are going after them wherever they are.”

In the lawsuit, the rifle association and Dr. Arie Friedman, a pediatrician and owner of semi-automatic weapons, contend that Highland Park, where Friedman lives, did not have a legal right to ban the weapons that he says he keeps for the lawful purposes of tar-

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At issue Highland Park was one of several communities to debate over the summer whether to regulate or ban assault weapons when Illinois lawmakers made it legal to carry concealed weapons in public.

While about 50 of the state’s 1,300 municipalities took up the issue, the Illinois State Rifle Association estimated that fewer than 20 – all in the Chicago metropolitan area – enacted regulations or bans. get shooting and self-defense.

Further, the lawsuit suggests that by lumping in the kinds of semi-automatic weapons Friedman owns with fully automatic assault weapons, the ban infringes on the rights of people to possess one of the most commonly owned “sporting rifles” in the United States.

“Ownership of firearms that are commonly possessed by law-abiding citizens for lawful purposes ... is a fundamental right under the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution,” accord-

ing to the lawsuit. Friedman did not immediately return calls for comment on the lawsuit.

Highland Park, which had the case moved to federal court this week, saying the only issue is the constitutionality of its ban, argues that it is on solid legal ground. Steven Elrod, the community’s attorney and a partner with Holland & Knight, the law firm handling the case, said that the U.S. Supreme Court, in striking down Washington, D.C.’s handgun ban in 2008 allowed for certain types of weapons to be banned.

He added, “what the city has crafted ... satisfies the requirements of the Second Amendment.”

He also disputed the argument that Highland Park’s definition of assault weapons is too broad, saying that the Illinois Supreme Court has ruled in favor of that definition in another lawsuit brought against Cook County, though it has not yet ruled on the Second Amendment question.

health care rollout had turned a corner for good. The HealthCare.gov website was down for part of the day Friday as technicians attempted to fix an error that occurred Thursday night when the site was undergoing routine maintenance. And the administration has had to enact a series of delays and exemptions for businesses and individuals, including one just Thursday for some people whose health insurance policies were canceled because of the law’s new standards.

No one in the administration is known to have been fired over the health care failures. Obama said he would make “appropriate adjustments once we get through this year.”

There have been repeated calls for the ouster of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, but Obama gave no indication that was what he had in mind.

CHICAGO – The Cook County Republican Party is making its first endorsement in a gubernatorial primary in at least 25 years, calling it a show of cohesion that could boost voter turnout for the group’s candidate of choice in the state’s most populous county.

The odds are in favor of Winnetka venture capitalist Bruce Rauner, the only gubernatorial candidate from the county, who is running against state Sen. Bill Brady of Bloomington, state Sen. Kirk Dillard of Hinsdale and state Treasurer Dan Rutherford of Chenoa. But some suggest that a Cook County endorsement could work against a candidate anxious to show he is independent of the Chicago area’s predominance in the state Capitol.

The results are expected to be announced Saturday.

Cook party chair Aaron Del Mar said Friday that the organization, which represents about 20 percent of Republican primary voters across the state, wants to do a better job using its muscle to back the strongest candidate for the job.

Cook County Commissioner Liz Gorman, who serves on the county’s GOP committee, described a “broad scope” of support for Rauner.

Del Mar said he believes the party’s experience in the 2010 gubernatorial race contributed to the push for

an endorsement. That year, fractured support among seven GOP candidates diluted money and resources, and contributed to the election of Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn.

A leading political analyst says the endorsement could propel thousands of voters to the polls in support of one candidate.

“Even though it’s nothing like the Cook County Democratic organization, they do have some powerful suburban organizations [under their umbrella],” Chicago political analyst Don Rose said. “Some have more Republican voters than a good third of counties in the state.”

Across the state, 765,534 Republicans voted in the 2010 primary, the last time there was a race for governor, according to data from county clerks. About 162,000 voters turned out in Cook County in the 2012 GOP primary.

The weighted vote breakdown among GOP committeemen, provided to The Associated Press by party officials, demonstrated the relative strength of Chicago’s northwest suburbs and the North Shore compared with Chicago’s wards and south and west suburbs.

Speaking with the AP, three of the four committeemen in the most powerful townships said they had cast votes for Rauner in recent days.

Maine Township committeeman Rosemary Mulligan, a former state representative, said she ultimately chose Rauner because of his close relationship with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel; the two men are friends and worked together on Chicago school reform issues.

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8STATE BRIEFS Stretch of Ill. highway named for fallen soldier PINCKNEYVILLE – A stretch of highway in southern Illinois will be named after a veteran killed in a blast in Iraq.

The honor will go to Pfc. Wyatt D. Eisenhauer, who died when an improvised explosive device detonated in 2005.

The Southern Illinoisan reported that his parents were presented Thursday with a smaller version of a sign that will label the highway.

The sign will mark a section of Illinois Route 127 as the “Pfc. Wyatt D. Eisenhauer Memorial Highway.”

Eisenhauer’s mother, Gay Eisenhauer, says she’s happy that service members like her son are being remembered.

Judge, president spar over jail overcrowding CHICAGO – Cook County’s chief judge is taking a swipe at the county board president over the issue of jail overcrowding.

Chief Judge Timothy Evans on Friday issued a statement accusing Board President Toni Preckwinckle of being untruthful about what’s causing jail overcrowding.

Preckwinkle has said delays in getting cases through the court

system result in people sitting in jail longer than normal waiting for cases to be resolved.

Evans says his office hasn’t received enough funding for a growing workload, or for a stand-alone pretrial services program.

Preckwinkle says her office doesn’t have enough information on whether that would be effective to justify spending the money. She has said she’ll ask the County Board for permission to oversee the release of some jail inmates on electronic monitoring to ease overcrowding.

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Obama orders military to review sexual assaults The ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama on Friday gave the military a one-year deadline to better prevent and respond to a wave of sexual assaults in the ranks and warned that if progress isn’t made, he will consider tougher reforms than those approved by Congress.

The ultimatum from their commander in chief and pressure from lawmakers puts the onus on the Pentagon to live up to its vows of zero tolerance for sexual assault, or face the potential of losing authority to prosecute offenders in its own courts.

“So long as our women and men in uniform face the insider threat of sexual assault, we have an urgent

8NATION BRIEFS Report: No widespread Secret Service problems WASHINGTON – There is no evidence of widespread misconduct within the Secret Service, according to a Homeland Security Department inspector general’s report.

The 145-page report was issued Friday, more than 18 months after the agency in charge of protecting the president was embroiled in a high-profile South American prostitution scandal.

The inspector general’s office made its conclusions based on a survey answered by about 41 percent of the agency’s staff and interviews with 200 managers and supervisors.

In April 2012, 13 agents and officers were accused of carousing with female foreign nationals at a Cartagena, Colombia, hotel where they were staying in advance of President Barack Obama’s arrival.

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obligation to do more to support victims and hold perpetrators accountable for their crimes, as appropriate under the military justice system,” Obama said in a statement issued hours after the Senate sent a bill for his signature that would crack down on the crime.

The president said he wants Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to report back to him by Dec. 1 on improvements they’ve made preventing and responding to sexual assault.

“If I do not see the kind of progress I expect, then we will consider additional reforms that may be required to eliminate this crime from our military ranks and pro-

At a glance The Pentagon estimates that 26,000 military members were sexual assault victims last year. President Barack Obama said Friday he wants Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to report back to him by Dec. 1, 2014, on improvements they’ve made preventing and responding to sexual assault.

tect our brave service members who stand guard for us every day at home and around the world,” Obama said in the statement, his first comments in response to sexual assault legislation that has been furiously debated on Capitol Hill in recent months.

The sexual assault measures were part of a sweeping, $632.8 billion bill the Senate passed on an 84-15 vote late Thursday that also covers combat pay and other ben-

efits, new ships and aircraft and military bases. The legislation also: • Provides $552.1 billion for the regular military budget and $80.7 billion for the war in Afghanistan and other overseas operations, a reflection of deficit-driven efforts to trim spending and the drawdown in a conflict lasting more than a decade.

• Gives the administration additional flexibility to move detainees out of the U.S. pris-

on at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to foreign countries. It stops well short of the president’s goal of closing the detention facility and bans detainee transfers to the United States.

• Authorizes funds for the destruction of chemical weapons in Syria • Provides money to study the feasibility of establishing a missile defense site on the East Coast.

The legislation would strip military commanders of their ability to overturn jury convictions, require a civilian review if a commander declines to prosecute a case and require that any individual convicted of sexual assault face a dishonorable discharge or dismissal.

The bill also would provide victims with legal counsel,

eliminate the statute of limitations for courts-martial in rape and sexual assault cases, and criminalize retaliation against victims who report a sexual assault. The legislation also would change the military’s Article 32 proceedings to limit intrusive questioning of victims, making it more similar to a grand jury.

Obama didn’t specify what other reforms he would consider to address sexual assault if the military review doesn’t meet his standards.

The Senate is still debating a contentious proposal from Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., that would take away authority for prosecuting accused attackers from military commanders. The White House said Obama hasn’t taken a position on the bill.

Arrested diplomat’s treatment was typical in U.S. The ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK – It has sparked protests outside the American embassy in New Delhi. Burnings of President Barack Obama’s photo. And angry speeches by Indian officials.

But the arrest – and, yes, even the strip search – of an Indian diplomat accused of visa fraud also revealed a simple and longstanding reality of the U.S. justice system: Everyone charged with a crime here is supposed to be treated the same, whether wealthy or destitute, prominent or ordinary, citizen or

foreigner.

“There is a remarkable and almost charming egalitarianism in it,” said New York City defense attorney Ron Kuby. “Everybody is treated in exactly the same disrespectful, casually brutal and arrogant fashion.”

The United States is the only place where “the rich as well as the poor get to sleep on cold floors and urinate in overflowing toilets – together.”

Indian officials have been fuming over the way federal marshals handled Devyani Khobragade, the country’s deputy consul general in New

York, calling the treatment degrading and inhumane.

Yet most Americans would find the procedures fairly typical for a criminal case – although certainly not pleasant.

K h o Devyani bragade, who Khobragade was arrested last week outside her daughter’s school, complained that she was strip-searched and held in a cell “with drug addicts” until her appearance before a judge.

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and was released. And she insists she is not guilty of charges she submitted false documents to obtain a visa for an Indian woman who worked as her housekeeper in Manhattan.

The case stirred widespread outrage in India, where the idea of an educated, middle-class woman being strip-searched is almost unheard of, except in the most extraordinary crimes.

The fear of public humiliation resonates strongly there, and heavy-handed treatment by the police is normally reserved for the poor.

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ara, who brought the charges, was born in India and raised here. He said the diplomat was “fully searched” by a female deputy, which is “standard practice for every defendant ... in order to make sure that no prisoner keeps anything on his person that could harm anyone, including himself.”

Khobragade’s lawyer said “similarly situated individuals of her stature are routinely provided an opportunity to report to the authorities to address charges at their convenience, instead of being swept off the street like a common criminal.”

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Just hours earlier, U.S. District Judge Robert J. Shelby issued a 53-page ruling saying the constitutional amendment Utah voters approved in 2004 violates gay and lesbian couples’ rights to due process and equal protection under the 14th Amendment.

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Westminster Council, the local authority for the area, said the safety inspections turned up no immediate problems. London police said they had ruled out criminal activity as a cause for the partial ceiling collapse on Thursday night. One line of inquiry is whether a brief but intense rainstorm an hour before was a factor.

London Ambulance Service said Friday it had treated 79 people, 56 of whom were taken to local hospitals in ambulances and commandeered London buses. The Apollo is more than a century old, built in 1901. It seats 775 people.

Rebels said to control some S. Sudan oil fields JUBA, South Sudan – Armed rebels were said to be in control of some of South Sudan’s oil fields Friday, raising questions of how long the country’s oil will flow and whether Sudan could enter the conflict which showed no signs of ending.

President Salva Kiir implored his country to turn away from ethnic violence and met Friday with foreign ministers from neighboring states, including Kenya and Ethiopia, who flew into Juba, the capital, to help calm tensions after a week of ethnic strife that is estimated to have killed hundreds.

Kiir did not speak publicly, but the government’s Twitter feed attributed this quote to him: “Those who may want to take the law into their hands, the long arm of the government will get them.”

Syrian rebel chief urges unity ahead of talks BEIRUT – The commander of Syria’s main Western-backed rebel group appealed for unity in the insurgency’s ranks Friday, trying to ease rifts with Islamic extremist rivals ahead of an international peace conference for Syria in January, over which the opposition is sharply divided.

In a sign of the bitterness over the talks, the leader of one of the most powerful militant factions, the al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front, vowed to torpedo the talks and branded as a traitor anyone in the opposition who joins the gathering with the government of President Bashar Assad.

The contrasting rhetoric underscored the enormous difficulties that lie ahead even as officials meeting in Geneva confirmed attendance by both the opposition and Assad’s government at the first face to face talks to try and end a savage, 3-year-old war that has killed over 120,000 people and uprooted millions of others.

Other stumbling blocks emerged as international officials tried to draw up a list of invitees. The U.N. Arab League’s Syria envoy, Lakhdar Brahimi, said the opposition has yet to decide on how it will be represented at the conference, and the U.S. is blocking the participation of Iran, a staunch supporter of Assad.

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Russian oligarch Khodorkovsky a free man MOSCOW – In a few breathtaking hours, onetime oil baron Mikhail Khodorkovsky went from being a prisoner locked away for a decade in the remote depths of northern Russia to being a free man in Berlin.

As he sped between those extremes, questions trailed behind.

Most prominently: Why Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to pardon the man who was once Russia’s richest and one of the few with both the boldness and resources to challenge him.

Putin said he decided to approve Khodorkovsky’s pardon application and let him walk free on Friday for humanitarian reasons – his mother is seriously ill.

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A prison service officer stops a car on the road Friday at the prison where Mikhail Khodorkovsky was kept near Petrozavodsk, Russia.

The way the president announced it, in a scrum of journalists after his annual marathon news conference less than 24 hours earlier, had an air of spur-of-the-moment.

But there appears to have been considerable calculation behind it, and analysts saw it as a show of power and arrogance by the man who has dominated Russian politics since the turn of the

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Investigators said that child pornography was found in the homes during both searches. The Illinois Attorney General’s Office received assistance from the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office and Woodstock and Algonquin police departments.

“We are appreciative of the cooperation of Attorney General Madigan’s office in

helping us make this arrest and to address such a serious situation in our community,” Woodstock Police Chief Robert Lowen said.

Huggins and Wolters are currently being held at the McHenry County Jail.

Wolters’ bond has been set at $50,000, and Huggins was scheduled to appear in court for a bond hearing Friday.

A Class X felony is punishable by a minimum six to 30 years in prison and Class 2 felony counts are punishable by three to seven years.

The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office will prosecute both cases.

Gift distribution effort ‘a well-oiled machine’ • GIVING Continued from page A1 “We’re big on giving back to our community,” Sagrado added.

For 28 years, the First Congregational Church of Huntley has been fulfilling wish lists for the clients at the Pioneer Center for Human Services.

Each year, the parishioners at the church receive names from Pioneer and lists of items the clients would like for Christmas.

Helen Ruth, who coordinates the project for the church, said parishioners have fulfilled wishes for 75 to 120 people every year.

When the wish lists are made available to people in the church, the lists are quickly grabbed up as parishioners are excited for the project every year, Ruth said.

“It makes Christmas very special for all of us,” Ruth said. “We feel we’re enhancing the Christmas of special-needs clients.”

The wish lists includes items such as bicycles, bedsheets, towels, dishes, gift cards to grocery stores

or toy stores, winter coats, shoes and DVDs, as the items are for a wide range of age groups.

“Everyone chooses what they can [buy],” Ruth said.

Gifts are then delivered to the Pioneer Center, and social workers then bring gifts to group homes to distribute.

“It’s a well-oiled machine,” Ruth said.

Sometimes service groups use holiday fundraisers to help carry out projects throughout the year.

Every year, the Lions Club of Algonquin raises money with its Christmas tree sales to help fund projects throughout the year.

The tree sales are something the club has done since the 1950s, said John Cygan, a club spokesman.

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For Durbin, who earned a reputation as a staunch Obama ally while serving as assistant majority leader, the bipartisan vibe “gives him a little more middleof-the-road narrative,” said longtime Chicago political analyst Thom Serafin.

Durbin has recently touted other bipartisan efforts, such as his work with the so-called “Gang of Eight” Republicans and Democrats who drafted a Senate immigration bill.

Kirk, meanwhile, has been vocal about his belief that the way for Republicans to win more often in Illinois is by being fiscally conservative but socially moderate – even if they anger the far right wing of the party.

of the two of them together, laughing.

“Without naming names, there are states that couldn’t pull this off,” Durbin said.

“And even some states with senators both from the same party couldn’t pull this off.”

The partnership has an expedient side. In many states it’s almost a political necessity for elected officials of opposing parties to come out swinging to excite their party’s most fervent loyalists. The rise of the tea party has only heightened that instinct.

But in Illinois, one of 17 states with split Senate delegations, Durbin and Kirk have clearly concluded the opposite plays better. Most statewide elections are decided by moderate voters in Chicago’s suburbs, who have tended to switch between voting for Republicans and Democrats, and who could be put off by harsh partisanship.

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“Putin understood that Khodorkovsky is not a revolutionary, that his priority goal for all of what remains of his life is the desire not to return to the place he was for the last 10 years,” wrote Stanislav Belkovsky, a political analyst and former Kremlin insider.

Khodorkovsky’s arrest by special forces who stormed his plane at a Siberian airport and his subsequent trials were widely seen as revenge for defying Putin’s dictate that the country’s narrow circle of billionaire tycoons, dubbed “oligarchs,” stay out of politics.

Behind bars, he became the leading symbol of anxiety about Russia’s questionable rule of law.

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More courts welcoming cameras The Northwest Herald Editorial Board offers this week’s thumbs up and thumbs down.

Thumbs up: To the 10th Judicial Circuit in central Illinois for moving forward with plans to allow cameras in its courtrooms. The circuit includes Peoria, Putnam, Marshall, Stark and Tazewell counties. The initiative is part of a pilot program allowing cameras in Illinois courtroom established by former Illinois Supreme Court Chief Judge Thomas Kilbride. His successor, Rita Garman, has said she enthusiastically backs the effort. We can only wish that judges in McHenry County would enthusiastically back the effort. Instead, our circuit sits on the sidelines while other circuits bring better transparency and access to public court proceedings.

Thumbs down: To unlicensed spa employees who continually get charged with prostitution in undercover sting operations in Crystal Lake and elsewhere. Their actions unfairly tarnish the reputations of licensed professional massage therapists who do important work helping clients recover from various ailments and pain.

The professionals deserve respect and don’t deserve to be lumped into the same category as these employees who commit illegal acts.

Thumbs up: To Cary-Grove senior football player Matt Hughes, who will receive the $3,000 Chicago Bears Community Champion Award scholarship for his community service, academic and athletic performances. Hughes has a 3.9 GPA and spent a week in Nicaragua helping a group build a well for needy families, among other community service endeavors.

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

Defense Authorization Bill The purpose: To pass a $625.1 billion Pentagon bill that covers combat pay, new ships, aircraft, military bases and provisions cracking down on perpetrators of sexual assault and rape in the military.

The vote: Motion agreed to in the Senate on Thursday by 34 votes – 84 voted “yes,” 15 voted “no” and one didn’t vote.

Local representation: U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin (D) and Mark Kirk (R) voted “yes.”

Budget agreement The purpose: A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal 2014, and for other purposes.

The vote: Motion agreed to in the Senate on Wednesday by 13 votes – 64 voted “yes” and 36 voted “no.”

Local representation: U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D) voted “yes;” U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R) voted “no.”

Source: The New York Times’ Inside Congress website

8ANOTHER VIEW

Afghanistan at crossroads The homecoming of the last of our Afghanistan combat troops by Christmas will gladden the hearts of all Australians.

They are heroes, every one of them – men and women who have done a magnificent job fighting in hostile conditions. They deserve the thanks not just of a truly grateful nation but of the wider NATO coalition that united 12 years ago in the aftermath of Sept. 11 to take on obscurantist jihadist terrorism in its lair.

In warmly welcoming them home, there is a need to realize that though most foreign forces are now on their way out, the challenges presented by Afghanistan remain acute and that if there is not to be a recrudescence and takeover by Taliban and al-Qaida terrorism, there remains much to be done.

Tony Abbott has proudly pointed out that in our deployment’s area of particular responsibility, Oruzgan province, things have improved immeasurably. Security has been largely stabilized, and social and economic progress achieved. Many girls now attend school.

But the question remains whether such progress will be sustained after coalition forces leave. The role of coalition forces of between 8,000 and 12,000 soldiers – predominantly from the U.S., but including some Australians, mostly in a mentoring and advisory role – to remain after the end of 2014 will be crucial.

Yet hopes for this are now being seriously undermined by Afghan President Hamid Karzai as he plays a crude political game ahead of April’s election and publicly dickers over whether to sign the Bilateral Security Agreement with Washington needed as the basis for an ongoing deployment.

The Australian

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8IT’S YOUR WRITE Go looking for pimps To the Editor: Why is it the photos of the victims were on display in the Northwest Herald (“Prostitution found in CL salons,” Dec. 13), instead of the owners (i.e. the pimps) of these women?

Don’t think for one moment this is not a classic case of human trafficking.

I’d like to encourage our law enforcement detective to do some serious digging. If they do, they’ll find the true criminals: the owner/ pimps of these not-so-reputable establishments.

When are we going to start seeing the photos of the real criminals: the pimps/owners of these salons?

Patricia J. Kingston Crystal Lake

Still going strong To the Editor: At 88, I never have seen the Catholic Church subjected to so many subtle to brutal attacks.

She must be doing something right. For 2,000 years, she has withstood worse, and she is still here. I would bet that she will still be here 2,000 years from now stronger than ever.

I also would bet that none of these wimpy wishy-washy, youcan-eat-your-cake-and-have-it-too denominations will be. Wanna bet?

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Challenges haven’t fizzled To the Editor: An Associated Press report claiming that the challenge to Illinois House incumbents who voted for marriage redefinition has fizzled is utterly misleading.

According to our information, eight of the nine Chicago Democrats challenging Democratic incumbents would have voted “no” or “present” on SB 10, the samesex “marriage” legislation sponsored by homosexual state Rep. Greg Harris, D-Chicago.

This is an astounding fact that should not be lost on readers. Not one, not two, not three, but eight pro-marriage Chicago Democrats are challenging Democratic incumbents in the March 18, 2014, primary election.

Fizzled? Hardly.

Marriage redefinition didn’t a month ago and still doesn’t have the support that the dominant media wants you to believe it does. It is evident in the fact that Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago had to twist arms to get SB 10 to pass in his chamber and by the fact that

a good number of Chicago Democrats are running as pro-marriage Democrats. That, however, is not the narrative the media want to promote. They choose to frame it as a conservative-cup-half-empty story.

Compound these facts with the fact that all three of the weakkneed Republicans who voted for SB 10 have primary challengers who are pro-marriage, and it adds up to anything but a fizzle.

David E. Smith Executive director, Illinois Family Institute

Wasting millions on romance and 3-D pizza WASHINGTON – Sophisticated politicians and journalists find the movie “Dave” simplistic.

The same is said of Sen. Tom Coburn when he has his annual moment of life imitating art.

Once a year, Coburn plays Murray Blum, the boring accountant in the movie who uses basic common sense to cut the federal budget as a favor to his friend, a presidential impersonator, played by Kevin Kline. He needs to find $650 million to keep a homeless shelter open. Murray shows him that the money can readily be found in wasteful and unquestioned government programs, such as one that absurdly aims to make Americans feel better about their cars.

There are hundreds of such programs tucked away in various agency budgets and, like his fictional doppelganger, Coburn finds the most egregious ones.

“We’ve had the Defense Department and people in the other nondefense discretionary departments screaming, ‘The cupboard is bare,’” Coburn said.

“There’s nothing else to cut. The fact is that just isn’t true.”

The Oklahoma senator’s “Wastebook” lists 100 of them.

There’s the truly ludicrous (a $125,000 3-D pizza printer for astronauts) to the mildly ludicrous (a State Department effort to get liked on Facebook). NASA spent $3 million to determine whether there was intelligent life in

VIEWS Margaret Carlson Congress.

And, apparently, our government doesn’t know about this newfangled thing called Google.

While some of us can type in the word “infrastructure” and hit the “I’m Feeling Lucky” button, the Department of Commerce’s National Technical Information Service is spending $50 million to look up easily accessible stuff.

Did you know you can deduct certain medical procedures if they are necessary for your job?

Our irrational tax code allows brothels in Nevada to take $17.5 million in exemptions for such necessities as breast implants.

Pole workers of a different sort – those tending to electrical and other wires – got a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to put on the PowerUp project, a 90-minute dance that will feature “bucket trucks, cranes and field trucks, plus a set of 25 utility poles,” all set before a live audience.

OK, ridiculing the NEA is shooting fish in a barrel. But Coburn also takes on a Republican sacred cow: the Department of Everything, as he calls it, which, among other things, is studying beef jerky. This summer, Secretary of Defense Chuck

8THE FIRST AMENDMENT

Hagel wailed that because of the mandatory spending cuts under sequestration, “We risk fielding a force that is unprepared.”

Coburn found plenty of savings he could use to prepare it. The Pentagon is leaving 2,000 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, which cost $500,000 each, in Afghanistan to be destroyed after U.S. forces withdraw.

Then there’s the Army’s $297 million “mega-blimp,” or Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle, which was intended for Afghanistan but made only one trip: a short flight over New Jersey. As spending headed toward $300 million, the military sold it to a private contractor at the fire-sale price of $301,000. Even as the National Guard is being cut by 8,000 troops, $10 million was spent on Superman movie tie-ins.

Pretty soon you’re talking about real money. Congress authorized the purchase of 21 C-27 transport planes despite testimony from a former Air Force chief of staff in 2012 that the Air Force didn’t want them. But they’d already contracted for the planes, which were mothballed.

“When we buy $700 million worth of airplanes and half of them we’re going to cut up and half of them we’re going to put in the desert, it doesn’t fit with common sense,” Coburn said.

The lack of common sense is everywhere. Who green-lighted

the Popular Romance Project?

The National Endowment for the Humanities has given $914,000 to a study of the origins of romance. Kindle Alert: For $100, read the collected works of Danielle Steel.

Meanwhile, FBI agents are ready for their close-up. The FBI spends $1.5 million each year to educate Hollywood producers and writers on how to portray the agency. There are other signs of a lurid fascination with pop culture. The almost bankrupt U.S. Postal Service has paid $556,000 to the futurist Faith Popcorn to envision a viable future for itself. And New York and New Jersey took $65 million in Superstorm Sandy emergency relief money to make TV ads to encourage people to visit.

In all, the Wastebook chronicles $30 billion in stupid spending, enough to make sequestration unnecessary. Coburn isn’t a mindless tea party person who favors no spending, and he’s willing to gore his own ox.

He just wants someone to listen when his inner Murray Blum goes through the books.

It’s a shame how only the good go home early. Coburn is abiding by the term limits he set for himself and won’t seek another term in 2016. The Pentagon won’t mind his departure, but the rest of us will miss him.

• Margaret Carlson is a Bloomberg View columnist.

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MAN ARRESTED IN ROBBERY ATTEMPT WOODSTOCK – A Wisconsin man was arrested Friday on charges stemming from an attempted robbery at a Wonder Lake liquor store.

Jeremy E. Caccamo, 25, of Darien, Wis., was charged Friday with attempted aggravated robbery after surveillance footage appeared to show him at Sunrise Food and Liquor, 5313 E. Wonder Lake Road in Wonder Lake, during an Oct. 4 attempted robbery in which he left without money or goods.

The Class 2 felony charge carries a maximum punishment of seven years in prison.

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and Crime Stoppers of McHenry County collaborated to gather information from residents after releasing footage of the surveillance video to the public.

After several residents provided information, officers issued a warrant Thursday and arrested Caccamo on Friday with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force.

Caccamo is being held on $50,000 bond and next appears in court Jan. 3.

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Waste hauler seeks new site Marengo City Council denies company’s relocation plan because of zoning

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sdibenedetto@shawmedia.com MARENGO – A Marengo-based waste hauler for the past 40 years could move its increasingly busy operation out of the city, after the City Council recently nixed the company’s relocation plans.

MDC Environmental Services was looking to move its facility along Greenlee Street in Marengo to the

Text the keyword NWHMARENGO to 74574 to sign up for MARENGO news text alerts from the Northwest Herald. Message and data rates apply. western edge of town along Grant Highway. The waste management company has outgrown the Greenlee facility, said Scott Perian, the compa-

ny’s business development director.

But aldermen concerned about zoning and future development along Marengo’s western main entrance rejected the potential move on a 5-3 vote during a meeting earlier this week.

“We obviously wanted to move, but we will continue to operate as we’ve always had,” Perian said. “They have their opinion, and that’s fine. We will work with their decision.”

MDC employees often park on

side streets, and truck haulers have to pack into the facility, as the business has managed more waste in recent years, Perian said. The company serves Marengo, Huntley, Crystal Lake, Woodstock and seven other villages in the area.

Perian said the company will now look in and outside of Marengo for a larger site. He noted that Marengo

See MARENGO, page B2

Winter storm warning in effect

8LOCAL BEST BETS

FAMILY PROGRAM SET FOR SATURDAY Lost Valley Ventures, a free family program, will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 28 at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, 6316 Harts Road.

The program includes a nature lesson, game and activity based on the topic of nature crafts.

If the weather allows, guests also will go for a short outdoor hike with staff members, so dress for the weather and walking.

All ages are welcome. For information, visit www.mccdistrict.org.

Kyle Grillot – kgrillot@shawmedia.com

PRESENTATION ON WOLVES PLANNED McHenry County Conservation District will host wildlife biologist Adrian P. Wydeven, who will present “Ecology, History and Management of Gray Wolves in Wisconsin” from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Dec. 30 at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, 6316 Harts Road, Ringwood.

The program is open to ages 14 years and older. Admission is free for McHenry County residents; $6 for nonresidents.

Registration is required by Wednesday. For information, visit www.mccdistrict.org or call 815-479-5779.

The presentation will kick off a special exhibit, “Wolves and Wild Lands in the 21st Century,” on display Jan. 4 to March 1 at Lost Valley Visitor Center.

CHURCH TO HOST YOUTH REVIVAL SUB20 youth ministry will present “Youth on Fire” revival service at 6 p.m. Dec. 29 at Solid Rock Community Church, 602 Old Orchard Road.

For information, email office@ solidrockchurch.us.

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Preliminary forecast calls for 3 to 7 inches of snow in McHenry County

By LAWERENCE SYNETT lsynett@shawmedia.com Snow is expected to blanket the McHenry County area a day after freezing rain glazed roadways and caused several weather-related car and slip-and-fall accidents.

The county is under a winter storm warning from 6 p.m. Saturday through 6 p.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in Chicago. The preliminary forecast calls

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for anywhere between 3 and 7 inches of snowfall.

More freezing rain could occur Saturday, but only snow and sleet are expected between 7 p.m. until Sunday morning. Heavy snow is expected Sunday with up to 3 inches of accumulation.

County snowplows and salt trucks tried to keep up with the freezing rain and dipping temps overnight Thursday into Friday. The entire fleet is again expected to hit the road-

ways Saturday in preparation for the storm.

“Our main focus was getting through [the freezing rain] so our guys could get home and get some rest before that system moves in,” said Mark DeVries, maintenance supervisor for the McHenry County Division of Transportation. “Our guys are doing a fantastic job.”

Temperatures hovering around 30 degrees are expected to continue until Monday when they could plum-

met into the teens, according to the weather service. There is a chance of precipitation four out of the next five days.

The forecast Christmas Day is calling for a high of 28 degrees with a slight chance of snow.

AAA projects 94.5 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the year-end holiday season, an increase of 0.6 percent

See WINTER, page B2

District 3 looking at tax levy abatement Decision might be made in February

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TOP: Freezing rain drips from a road sign along Winn Road as a driver passes by Friday in Richmond. LEFT: Mario Hernandez of Chicago unloads rock salt for a Marathon gas station Friday in Spring Grove. ABOVE: A McHenry County Division of Transportation truck spreads a blend of salt and calcium chloride along Randall Road in Lake in the Hills.

jbustos@shawmedia.com FOX RIVER GROVE – Even though the School District 3 Board earlier this week approved increasing its annual property tax levy by the rate of inflation, the school district might not take that full amount, district officials said.

“We definitely understand the community ... that’s why the board is having the discussion about the abatement.”

Tim Mahaffy District 3 superintendent Superintendent Tim Mahaffy said board members have been in discussion about the possibility of abating part of the district’s levy.

Mahaffy said a decision might be made in February,

when the deadline to abate property taxes comes. The abatement could be up to the equivalent of the 1.7 percent increase in the levy. Discussion also is expected to take place in January, Mahaffy

added.

For the time being, the district increased its levy by 1.7 percent the rate of inflation.

Under the tax cap law, the school district is limited by how much it can increase its levy by the lessor of the rate of inflation in the consumer price index or 5 percent.

The total levy the district expects to collect is $5.1 million, which includes an $85,500 increase from last year’s levy and property taxes on new construction.

Mahaffy estimated the

rate will increase by $0.13 per $100 of equalized assessed value.

For a $200,000 house, the amount of money the owner can expect to pay to the school district would increase by $86.

“We definitely understand the community ... that’s why the board is having the discussion about the abatement,” Mahaffy said.

However, tax rates won’t be determined until property

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Local grocery store filed written protest • MARENGO Continued from page B1 doesn’t have a larger building ready for redevelopment.

MDC’s potential home would have been at 21906 W. Grant Highway, currently zoned for commercial business and adjacent to Wisted’s Supermarket. The local grocer filed a written protest to the move because of concerns over traffic and appearances a manufacturer would bring to the commercial area.

A majority of aldermen had similar issues with the proposal. Ward 2 Aldermen Matt Keenum and Carole

Bartman; Ward 4 Aldermen Dennis Hammortree and Todd Hall; and Ward 1 Alderman Michael Smith all rejected the proposal on seven conditions.

Among the reasons, aldermen agreed the proposed rezone to manufacturing would have gone against the city’s comprehensive plan and would have created inconsistencies with other commercially-zoned businesses in the area.

“It flew in the face of our comprehensive plan,” Keenum said. “I saw no benefit to the city to disrupt the comprehensive plan for this particular plan.”

Projections say district is on sound financial footing • DISTRICT 3 Continued from page B1

Visiting Angels sing Christmas carols

values are finalized in the spring.

Mahaffy said health insurance costs for the district are increasing by 11 percent, and added that funding levels from the state and federal government sometimes are unknown.

The district’s five-year financial projections say the district is on solid financial footing.

If the district opted not to take the increase in the consumer price index, then it would not be able to take in

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ABOVE: Jensen McGowan, 18, talks with a resident at Sunrise of Crystal Lake on Friday after singing Christmas carols. Visiting Angels is an agency dedicated to providing home health care to homebound seniors.

The Visiting Angels hoped the carols would lift the spirits of those most isolated, or with no family.

RIGHT: Emily Marovich of Crystal Lake reacts as employees and friends of Visiting Angels sing Christmas songs at her home Friday.

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Police stepping up enforcement during holiday season • WINTER Continued from page B1 from the 94 million people who traveled last year.

The upward trend marks the fifth consecutive year of increases and the highest travel volume recorded for the season.

The year-end holiday period is defined as Saturday to Jan. 1.

The busiest travel day at both Chicago airports was projected to be Friday, with 209,000 passengers at O’Hare International Airport and more than 66,000 passengers at Midway International Air-

port, according to the Chicago Department of Aviation.

Ninety-one percent of travelers (85.8 million) will travel by automobile, an increase of 0.9 percent, according to AAA. Nearly 30 percent of residents nationwide will take a trip this holiday, with more than 25 percent taking a road trip. Air travel is expected to decline slightly to 5.53 million travelers from 5.61 last year.

According to the latest data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s annual Traffic Safety Culture Index, one in five of all licensed drivers that drink at least occasionally reported having driven when

they thought their alcohol level might have been close to, or possibly over, the legal limit in the past year.

Illinois officials and local law enforcement agencies will be out in full force as they kick off their holiday safe driving campaigns.

Illinois has seen 950 traffic fatalities through Dec. 17 – 20 more than the same period last year. Ten people died in crashes last year during the Christmas holiday travel period.

The campaign will feature the familiar “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click it or Ticket” themes and in-

clude hundreds of roadside checks for drunken driving and seat-belt use through the first weekend of 2014.

Recently released federal data show drunken driving deaths increased 15 percent from 2011 to 2012, but it also shows a drop of 29 percent since 2007 – from 439 to 321 in 2012.

The Illinois Tollway expects 17.6 million vehicles will use the tollway system between Friday and Jan. 2 to travel during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

• The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Crystal Lake • Corey M. Ciochon, 23, 960 Aberdeen Drive, Crystal Lake, was charged Monday, Nov. 11, with possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Ronald D. Nunes, 24, 111½ N. Main St., Crystal Lake, was charged Tuesday, Nov. 19, with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

• Dakotah J. Lee, 24, 111½ N. Main St., Crystal Lake, was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 19, on a warrant out of McHenry County for marijuana possession and was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

• Tyler J. Zimel, 18, 1606 Penny Lane, Crystal Lake, was charged Wednesday, Nov. 20, with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and manufacturing and delivering marijuana.

• Mitchell G. Levine, 18, 493 West James Way, Cary, was charged Wednesday, Nov. 20, with possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Kedrick D. Dickerson, 18, 335 Holton St., Galesburg, was charged Saturday, Nov. 23, with possession of drug paraphernalia, underage drinking and criminal trespass to a vehicle.

• Kyle J. Heiss, 24, 600 Lorree Lane, Lake in the Hills, was charged Monday, Nov. 25, with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and hypodermic needle possession.

• Rickie A. Miller, 27, 85 Gates St., Apt. A, Crystal Lake, was charged Tuesday, Nov. 26, with counterfeit/ controlled substance possession.

• Johnathan M. Cerritos, 19, 7505 Hemlock St., Crystal Lake, was charged Tuesday, Nov. 26, with battery.

• Nathaniel R. Chapwesk, 19, 117 S. Main St., Algonquin, was charged Tuesday, Nov. 26, with possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Scott M. Malouf, 54, 4205 Portage Lane, Hoffman Estates, was charged Wednesday, Nov. 27, with harassment by telephone and intimidation.

• James R. Buster, 23, 108 Crescent Road, Fox River Grove, was charged Wednesday, Nov. 27, with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

• David A. Nichols, 27, 5050 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, was charged Wednesday, Nov. 27, with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood-alcohol

content more than .08, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Kenneth F. Grossett, 25, 1062 Regent Drive, Apt. 22, DeKalb, was charged Thursday, Nov. 28, with possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Derek W. Bridges, 21, 3408 Green Pastures Road, Carpentersville, was charged Thursday, Nov. 28, with driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood-alcohol content more than .08.

• Fernando Ruiz-Perez, 28, 300 Pauline Ave., Crystal Lake, was charged Thursday, Nov. 28, with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving on a suspended license.

• Cameron T. Clark, 31, 1228 Green St., Apt. 2, McHenry, was charged Thursday, Nov. 28, with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood-alcohol content more than .08.

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Mahaffy said levying for the full amount of taxes in December but abating them later allows the district to increase its levy in future years without the lost revenue being compounded in subsequent years by limiting the tax rate.

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McHENRY COUNTY: REGISTRATION OPEN

Conservation district offers winter programs NORTHWEST HERALD WOODSTOCK – With winter weather here, the McHenry County Conservation District is offering up kid-friendly programming aimed at exploring how animals prepare for the season.

• Arctic Adventures: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake.

Participants will spend time both indoors and outdoors participating in nature-based activities, making crafts and exploring the

woods and prairie.

Participants should dress for the weather and bring a lunch. The program is for children ages 8 to 11. The cost is $5 for county residents and $8 for nonresidents. The registration deadline is Sunday.

• Preparing for Winter: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 30 at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood.

Kids will learn what different local animals do to prepare for winter, followed by a trip outside to look for signs of animals as they get ready for

winter. Participants should dress for the weather.

The program is for children ages 3 to 10, accompanied by an adult. It is free for county residents and costs $3 for nonresidents. The registration deadline is Wednesday.

• Winter Warmth: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 3 at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. Children will learn about how animals have adapted to survive cold winters. The program includes an outdoor hike. Participants should dress for the

weather.

The program is for children ages 3 to 5, accompanied by an adult. It is free for county residents and costs $3 for nonresidents.

The registration deadline is Dec. 28.

Registration is accepted online at www.MCCDistrict. org, by phone (free programs only) at 815-479-5779, by mail and walk-in at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road in Crystal Lake, or walk-in only at Lost Valley Visitor Center, Route 31 and Harts Road in Ringwood.

8COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday • 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: crystallake.toastmastersclubs.org.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Little Christopher Resale Shoppe, 469 Lake St., Crystal Lake. Offering clothing, housewares, books, toys, jewelry and more.

Sponsored by the Women’s Club of St. Thomas the Apostle Church to benefit the church. Information: 815-459-9442.

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Heavenly Attic Resale Shop, 307 S. Main St., Algonquin. Offering books, clothing, housewares, toys, linens, jewelry, sporting goods and more. Sponsored by the Congregational Church of Algonquin to benefit those in need.

Information: 847-854-4552.

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – St. John’s Mission Resale Shop, 215 Washington St., Algonquin. Featuring a variety of clothing, household, holiday, children’s items and more. Sponsored

by St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church to benefit the community.

Information: 847-658-9105.

• 2 to 4:30 p.m. – Joe’s Wish meat raffle, After the Fox, 1406 N. Riverside Drive, McHenry. Fundraiser for the Heroes in Need Fund to benefit

our local military and their families.

Information: 815-575-1011 or www. joeswish.com.

information: 847-639-4210 or www.caryarealibrary.info.

Friday

Tuesday • 5 and 11 p.m. – Christmas Eve services, Congregational Church of Algonquin, 109 Washington St., Algonquin. Family-style worship service at 5 p.m. Traditional-style worship service at 11 p.m. with beautiful music from the Senior choir and candlelight communion.

Information: 847-658-5308.

• 5 and 11 p.m. – Christmas Eve services, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 485 Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. God’s Kids will provide special music at the 5 p.m. candlelight service. The 11 p.m. candlelight service will feature music provided by the Adult Choir and Bells of Praise. All are welcome. Information: 815-459-5096 or www.stpaulsucccl.org.

• 7 p.m. – Christmas Eve service, The Vine A Christian Church, 1132 N. Madison Ave., Woodstock.

Information: 815-338-3380.

Thursday • 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Stars and Snowflakes, Cary Area Public Library, 1606 Three Oaks Road, Cary. Craft program for children in grades 2-5. Registration and

• 7 p.m. – McHenry bingo, VFW Post 4600, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry. Player-friendly games and prizes. Food available.

Sponsored by a pediatric cancer charitable organization. Information: 815-385-4600 or www. mchenrybingo.com.

Dec. 30 • 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. – Evangelical Free Church of Crystal Lake Pre-New Year’s Eve bash, 575 E. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake. All middle school and high school students invited to a chaperoned evening with a concert by Royal Tailor followed by all-night fun at Mega Trampoline, Brunswick Zone XL and Laser Tag. Tickets: $25 before Dec. 22, $30 at the door. Register online at: www.pnyebash.com.

Friday to Dec. 28 Jan. 3 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – St. John’s Mission Resale Shop, 215 Washington St., Algonquin. Featuring a variety of clothing, household, holiday, 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.

• 7 p.m. – McHenry bingo, VFW Post 4600, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry. Player-friendly games and prizes. Food available.

Sponsored by a pediatric cancer charitable organization. Information: 815-385-4600 or www. mchenrybingo.com.

Jan. 3 to 4

Dec. 28 • 10 a.m. to noon – McHenry County Civil War Round Table discussion group, Panera Bread, 6000 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake. “Civil War Potpourri - Show and Tell” day. All are invited to come and bring their collections.

Information: www.mchenrycivilwar.com.

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – St. John’s Mission Resale Shop, 215 Washington St., Algonquin. Featuring a variety of clothing, household, holiday, 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.

8FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Gerald I. Ackerman: The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21, at BuckWheeler-Hyland Funeral Home, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere.

Burial will be in Belvidere Cemetery. For information, call the funeral home at 815-544-2616.

Leonard C. Bloese: The visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21, at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21, at the funeral home. For information, call the funeral home at 815-633-0211.

Warren M. Bottlemy: The funeral service will be at 11 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21, at Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home, 607 E. 4th St., Owen, Wis.. For information, call the funeral home at 715-229-2646.

George C. Cannell: The visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 22, at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry. The funeral blessing will be at 4 p.m. the same day, followed by military honors.

For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-2400.

Matthew A. Carlson: The visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21, at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, 1115 E. Washington St., Bloomington, immediately followed by a memorial service. Interment will be private. For information, call the funeral home at 309828-2415.

Lillian French: The funeral service and visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at Heritage Funeral Home, 6615 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee, Wis. For information, call the funeral home at 414-321-7440.

Paula Giallombardo: A celebration of her life will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at The Evangelical Free Church of Crystal Lake, 575 E. Crystal Lake Ave. Sally G. Jung: The visitation will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, followed by prayers at 10 a.m.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 Lincoln Ave., Woodstock, Burial will be in Crystal Lake Memorial Park.

For information, call the funeral home at 815-338-1710.

Dennis Kay: A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m.

WEDNESDAY

MONDAY The meeting of the McHenry County Board Management Services Committee has been canceled.

The meeting of the McHenry County Board Public Health and Human Services Committee has been canceled.

McHenry County Mental Health Board Building and Grounds Committee When: 11 a.m. Monday Where: 620 Dakota St., Crystal Lake

THURSDAY The Fox Lake Zoning Board of Appeals meeting has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, at the Fox Lake Village Hall, 66 Thillen Drive.

TUESDAY The meeting of the McHenry County Board Finance and Audit Committee has been canceled.

The meeting of the McHenry County Technical Advisory Committee has been canceled.

OBITUARIES JACK A. FEDORENKO

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Born: July 16, 1960; Evergreen Park Died: Dec. 18, 2013; Lakemoor Jack A. Fedorenko, age 53, of Lakemoor, died Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at his home.

He was born July 16, 1960 in Evergreen Park to Nicholas A. and Eleanore (Maiser) Fedorenko.

Jack graduated from Brother Rice High School in Chicago and went on to earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business at St. Xavier University, Chicago.

Survivors include his two brothers, Nicholas (Janet) Fedorenko of Westerville, Ohio, and Stephen Fedorenko of Lakemoor; and two nieces, Ashley (Jason) Kusner, and Emily (Kyle) Price.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service is being planned for a later date.

For those wishing to send an expression of condolence, his family suggests memorials to the American Diabetes Association, 30 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 2015, Chicago, IL 60602.

Arrangements entrusted to Justen Funeral Home & Crematory. For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-2400, or visit www.justenfh.com, where friends may leave an on-line condolence message for his family.

Send information to obits@ nwherald.com or call 815-526-4438.

Notices are accepted until 3pm for the next day’s paper.

Obituaries also appear online at nwherald.com/obits where you may sign the guestbook, send flowers or make a memorial donation.

20, Funeral arrangements pending at Colonial Funeral Home, Mchenry.

Full obituary will run in Sunday edition. For info call 815-385-0063.

DIETER K. SCHOENEGGE Dieter Karl Schoenegge, age 77, died Monday, December 16, 2013, at Swedish American Hospital from liver and kidney failure.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In 1973, he married Diane Wenzel.

Dieter worked at Allstate Insurance as an auto painter until his retirement.

Survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Diane; and son Daniel.

Private services. Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, Roscoe Chapel was honored to have assisted the family.

To express condolences, visit honquestfh.com.

PATRICIA K. MILLER Saturday, Dec. 21, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1023 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake. For information, call Davenport Family Funeral Home at 815-459-3411.

James M. Lawrence Sr.: The memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at Heritage Woods of Belvidere, 4730 Squaw Prairie Road.

Yvonne R. Rockenbach: The visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. memorial service Thursday, Dec. 26, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Following the service, there will be refreshments served at the funeral home. For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-1760.

Patrick J. Sullivan: A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Home and Crematory, 620 Legion Drive, Twin Lakes, Wis. The inurnment will be at a later date in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. For information, call the funeral home at 262-877-3013.

Meredith E. Trom: The visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, at St. Patrick’s

Catholic Church of Hartland, 15012 St. Patrick Road, Woodstock. The service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, at the church. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery.

For information, call the funeral home at 815-338-1710.

Robert D. Watkins: A memorial gathering will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at Grace Lutheran Church, 1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road, Woodstock. For information, call Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home at 815338-1710.

Charles L. Wilkinson: The funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at First United Methodist Church, 610 Bonus Ave., Belvidere. Burial will be in Dunham-Chemung Cemetery. For information, call Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Funeral Home at 815-544-2616.

Fred M. Zimmerman: The visitation will at noon Saturday, Dec. 21, at Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Lake Road, Cary, immediately followed by a service at 1 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2107 Three Oaks Road, Cary. For information, call the funeral home at 847-639-3817.

In Loving Memory Brendan C. Flynn 7/5/88 – 12/21/01 Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories…….

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We received a flurry of entries from all over the area.

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1st Place Emma D. • Age 5 / Crystal Lake Hailey N. • Age 4 / Pingree Grove

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Eleesa B. • Age 9 / Crystal Lake

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Jackie S. • Age 5 / McHenry

Caitlyn M. • Age 11 / Huntley

1st Place Alayna R. • Age 9 / Crystal Lake (Wins a $50 Toys“R”Us Gift Card) Lauren R. • Age 9 / Lake in the Hills

Sunnylynn G. • Age 16 / Johnsburg

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Megan E. • Age 12 / Cary

Avery K. • Age 7 / Crystal Lake

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Judith Svalander Dance Theatre presents their annual production of the Tchaikovsky favorite. Experience Clara’s magical and enchanting journey through a performance that has become a holiday tradition to many. Tickets range from $16-23. Performances at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday and 2 and 6 p.m. on Sunday.

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The stockings are hung, gifts are wrapped and a huge “to-do” list for this weekend has DECEMBER 21 & 22 been made, all in preparation for one of my NIGHT HIKES AND CROSS COUNTRY SKIING favorite nights of the year, Christmas Eve. PLEASANT VALLEY, WOODSTOCK AND As a kid, I remember loving this night. We HICKORY GROVE HIGHLANDS, CARY would have dinner with family friends and exchange gifts. Later I was allowed to open The McHenry County Conservation District has two sites open late for hiking or cross country ski- one present before bed. This was a big ing when the conditions are right. These trails are decision; I would size up each gift with my name on the tag, trying to find the perfect solar lit and open to the public every day. Open one, nothing too big or exciting but not until 9 p.m. new underwear either. Yes, I was an overthinker even then. mccdistrict.org for addresses

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The Golfer in My Life and I have hosted his family for Christmas Eve dinner for quite a few years. We try to make the night as fesDECEMBER 22 tive as possible, especially for his niece and ANNUAL CARLSON CHRISTMAS CONCERT nephews; I want them to be as excited as I TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, HARVARD was. Fortunately, a huge pile of presents is all that it takes for them! For the rest of Dale, Craig, Cassie and Allie Carlson will perform us, I like to have a few traditional elements. traditional Christmas music on the church’s pipe Lots of candles glowing everywhere, even organ and Bosendorfer grand piano, violin and luminaries on the front steps. It makes the guitar. Starts at 2 p.m. night feel cozy and my old house looks best in dim lighting. I haven’t checked the 815-943-7433 for more information basketball schedule but I am hoping for no sports. For me, a marathon of “Elf” on some cable channel would be perfect. Dinner this year will be lasagna, a big tossed salad and garlic bread. I’ve finally learned Please note; we try to be as accurate as possible with our events but things are subject the easy and cheesy is always a hit. The Golfer may put some Christmas songs on to change without notice. Check the listing and confirm before heading to an event.

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DECEMBER 21 & 22 WINTER WONDER FEST NAVY PIER, CHICAGO Holiday activities include rides on the Ferris Wheel, Hot Cocoa Cups and Ice Line Express Zip Line, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Chicago Blackhwawks Indoor Ice Skating Rink, Candy Cane Light House, 42’ decorated tree and more. Admission is free and activity wristbands range from $16 to $20. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Runs through January 12 with various hours. winterwonderfest.com

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Armchair Review: The Golfer and I saw “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues” on Tuesday night. He was a little reluctant to see it the night it opened but agreed when I purchased the tickets in advance with reserved seats. Since we have started our Tuesday night tradition of going to the movies, the crowds at the theaters have been quite small; it just isn’t “the” night to go the show, I guess. Add in the fact that most of the movies we have seen have been on the more serious side, the crowd noise has been non-existent. Not the case for “Anchorman 2” and that was a good thing.

A comedy is much funnier when you’re not the only ones laughing in an empty theater.

As for a rating, the Golfer and I enjoyed it but we’re not sure how much. We couldn’t remember if we loved the first “Anchorman” immediately or if it was repeated viewings on HBO that made it a family favorite of ours. One good sign is that we were already quoting lines from it on the way home.

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“American Hustle” STARRING: Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Adams PLOT: A con man, Irving Rosenfeld, along with his seductive British partner, Sydney Prosser, is forced to work for a wild FBI agent Richie DiMaso. DiMaso pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia.

RATED: R for pervasive language including some sexual content and brief violence TIME: 2 hours, 17 minutes VERDICT: Underscoring deeply conflicted characters, who are on a mission to reconceive their unsatisfying circumstances, has become director David O. Russell’s sweet spot. From his raw 1996 film, “Flirting with Disaster,” to last year’s acclaimed “Silver Linings Playbook,” he effectively unravels the disarray. In the 1970s-set con artist tale “American Hustle,” Russell’s ability to depict an audacious take on a bedlam breakdown peaks, making this his most entertaining jaunt yet. Loosely chronicling the FBI investigation designed to implicate government officials by way of bribery known as the Abscam scandal, Russell inserts this disclaimer at the start: “Some of this actually happened.” The note sets the facetious tone for the corruption smear – six congressmen and a senator really went down – that riddled New York in the late ’70s and early 1980s.

Russell, who co-wrote the script with Eric Singer (“The International”), could have devised an austere new-age noir.

But he avoided the melodrama, instead heightening the ludicrous true-crime thread to an outrageously savage, comical and rapid degree. The result is a sleek revival of the ’70s, complete with oversized glasses, plaid suit jackets, plunging come-hither necklines and a rapturous soundtrack. Just about all of his characters are painstakingly obsessed with getting ahead. As a result, they cast morality and logic to the side at the expense of love, stability and a clean criminal record. Some of the names from the real operation have been changed here, as Irving Rosenfeld, played by Christian Bale, is based on actual con artist Mel Weinberg, who was forced to conspire with the FBI to evade doing time. The constantly effective Bale, as the bearded Irving, is a clever swindler who owns a slew of dry cleaners, sells both poached and fake art and hooks people into pseudo loan deals. But he’s not exclusively heartless. His conscience ensures he ideally wants a person to feel satisfied, which makes him quite lovable.

Sacrificing his usual sex appeal, Bale committed to packing on an extra 40 pounds and hiding a fake balding head with a hairpiece and a comb-over for this role. Still, his Irving is able to charm the smart and sassy former stripper Sydney Prosser (a memorably bold and genius Amy Adams) at a winter indoor-pool party by identifying their mutual love for Duke Ellington. Sydney, who is tired of slumming, pitches in on Irving’s crooking and assumes the perfect British blue blood persona for luring clientele into the loan scam.

Before long, the two, who take turns narrating the story, fall madly in love.

But we soon find out Irving is married and stashes his lady Roselyn and her son on Long Island. His sultry and blunt companion, fiercely pronounced by Jennifer Lawrence, ensures she’s far from forgotten as she threatens to unmask Irving’s scheming if he utters the word divorce. As Irving and Sydney’s plotting gains steam, they attract the interest of FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper), who is thirsty for recognition and threatens a bust unless the couple goes in on a plan to nail politicians.

But Richie, who lives with his mother and packs his head with rollers for that sexy curly look, falls victim to Sydney’s deceitful advances, as he certainly isn’t as clever as he thinks he is. However, with themes of duality and skepticism running throughout, Sydney’s attraction toward Richie (who Cooper cleverly punches up in each scene), inevitably becomes real. The film may lack grit, but the stellar cast adds to its allure, helping to round out this dynamic account where reinvention offers the means to endure. – The

Washington Post

“Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues” STARRING: Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell.

PLOT: With the ’70s behind him, San Diego’s top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York’s first 24-hour news channel by storm.

RATED: PG-13 for crude and sexual content, drug use, language and comic violence.

TIME: 1 hour, 59 minutes VERDICT: Can there be too much of a good thing? Where did that expression come from, anyway? If it’s good, isn’t more always better? Discuss. Or, actually, don’t discuss. Because, in the case of “Anchorman 2” anyway, the question is sort of pointless, isn’t it?

Everything about both the original 2004 film, a cult classic of the Will Ferrell

LOCAL SHOWTIMES oeuvre, and its lead character, Ron Burgundy, was puffed up and absurd and ridiculous. And so, why wouldn’t the sequel be even more puffed up, more absurd and more ridiculous? As long as Ferrell’s back (he is), and reunited with his wacky partners (he is) to form a veritable dream team of inappropriateness (they do), then what could be wrong? Not that “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues,” again directed with total self-assurance by Adam McKay, is a work of fine art. It’s a broad, low-brow comedy, which one imagines was concocted somewhat like a huge abstract painting: You throw gobs (or jokes) onto a big canvas, some spills over the edges, and it’s messy and lumpy, but hey, it’s all good, and anyway, the next gob is coming. For those who may have missed the original, it brought us Burgundy, a TV anchor defined by his goofiness, self-importance, good-natured chauvinism, and polyester. Set in the ’70s, the theme was gender equality; Burgundy’s foil was Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), who sought her own anchor chair. In the sequel, the issue isn’t gender but the very purpose of TV news: To inform, or entertain? We’re in 1980, and Burgundy and Corningstone, now married, host a morning show together. Then she – alone – is offered an evening anchor slot. Burgundy? He’s fired (the boss is a gruffly funny Harrison Ford, sounding quite Brokaw-esque.) Ron tells Veronica she can’t take the job without him.

She accuses him of acting like Julius Caesar. “Who the hell is Julius Caesar?” he bellows. “I don’t follow the NBA!” Veronica takes the job and abandons Ron. But opportunity comes in the form of a job offer that sounds crazy: a new 24-hour news channel, being launched by an Aussie billionaire. Its name? GNN. Burgundy heads for New York, stopping to gather the old news team from San Diego – er, San Di-AHgo, as he pronounces it: overly emotional sportscaster Champ Kind (David Koechner), now running a chicken joint; overly sexed reporter Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd), now photographing cats; and overly insane weatherman Brick Tamland (Steve Carell, reliably hilarious) now dead. Or so he thinks. Burgundy’s new nemesis is the impossibly good-looking, self-adoring anchorman Jack Lime (James Marsden, perfect in such self-mocking roles). And his superior is the overachieving Linda Jackson (Meagan Good), who finds Burgundy ridiculous but then inexplicably falls for him. Linda is not only a woman but black, a double-whammy for the chauvinistic Burgundy; their coupling, however improbable, leads to a very funny dinner-table scene with Linda’s disapproving family. Of course, underdog Ron has tricks up his sleeve. “Why do we need to tell the people what they need to hear?” he muses. “Why can’t we tell them what they WANT to hear?”

And they’re off, satirizing today’s infotainment brand of cable news. A routine involving an endless car chase and, well, Yasser Arafat (yes, Yasser Arafat) is one of the more inspired scenes in the film.

The starry cast also includes Kristen Wiig, intensely weird as only she can be. And there’s the finale, a news-team rumble in midtown Manhattan involving more celebrity cameos than you ever thought possible. Sacha Baron Cohen as a BBC anchor? Only the beginning. Of course, it all feels like too much. But you can’t have too much of a good thing, remember? – The Associated Press

“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” STARRING: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage

PLOT: The dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their quest to reclaim Erebor, their homeland, from Smaug.

Bilbo Baggins is in possession of a mysterious and magical ring.

RATED: PG-13 for extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening images TIME: 2 hours, 41 minutes VERDICT: Sleeping dragons, as we know from our childhood literature, eventually awaken. If they didn’t, there wouldn’t be a story. So it’s hardly news that in the second installment of Peter Jackson’s “Hobbit” trilogy, the dragon rouses from his slumber. What IS news: the franchise wakes up, too. Die-hard fans might disagree, but to many, the first film, last year’s “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” took way too long to get going and then dragged for much of its 169 minutes. “I do believe the worst is behind us,” noted Bilbo Baggins at the end of that film, to which some of us wanted to reply: “Well, we hope so.”

“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” is not much shorter – 8 minutes, to be exact – but it feels brisker, lighter, funnier. The characters are more varied, more interesting; We’ll take a comic turn by the entertaining Stephen Fry over another Orc any day. There’s even an added romantic subplot. The whole enterprise, it must be said, involves a huge dollop of cinematic hubris. J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit,” after all, is a book of some 300 pages. With these three films, a prequel to his “Lord of the

Rings” trilogy, Jackson devotes about two film minutes to each page. Imagine if they did that with Tolstoy’s “War and Peace.” The movie would have been 40 hours long. On the other hand, the first “Hobbit” installment brought in about $1 billion. So it’s rather beside the point to argue with Jackson’s approach.

Happily, “Smaug” is vastly better from the get-go. Instead of a drawn-out intro, we get right to the action, which is of course the quest of Bilbo (Martin Freeman, himself livelier and funnier) and the band of dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (a suitably noble Richard Armitage) to reclaim the kingdom of Erebor, under the Lonely Mountain, from the frightening dragon Smaug.

As always, trouble takes many forms: not only the menacing Orcs, but giant spiders with sticky webs, too. Then there are the elves, who come to the rescue at an opportune time but then imprison Bilbo and his mates. (Gandalf – the always grand Ian McKellen – has other business, and leaves for long stretches.) Bilbo, ever bolder, helps the dwarves escape their jailers in a terrific scene – involving barrels, river rapids, and an endless supply of Orcs – that rivals a Busby Berkeley dance number. Further entertainment comes in Lake-town, led by a greedy Master (the engaging Fry) and his underling Alfrid (Ryan Gage, also fun). It should be noted Jackson has again shot his film at 48-frames-per-second, double the standard speed, to make things look sharper. But this time, the fanfare is gone; critics were not even shown the film at the faster speed. Jackson clearly doesn’t want the technique to dominate the discussion. In any case, it all comes down to the climactic confrontation with the dragon. Unfortunately, the film sags somewhat here.

It’s fun to hear Benedict Cumberbatch, as Smaug, hurl seething epithets at Bilbo, and Freeman is at his most pluckily adorable. Still, they really could have shortened this confrontation by a good 20 minutes. But what’s 20 minutes when you’re taking nine hours to tell a story? Onward to the third installment. Jackson is back on track. –

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“Saving Mr. Banks” STARRING: Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Colin Farrell, Paul Giamatti

PLOT: Author P. L. Travers reflects on her difficult childhood while meeting with filmmaker Walt Disney during production for the adaptation of her novel, Mary Poppins.

RATED: PG-13 for thematic elements including some unsettling images.

TIME: 2 hours, 6 minutes VERDICT: For most scribes who have toiled in the movie industry, portraying Hollywood as a healing paradise is roughly equivalent to regaling a lobster of the soothing properties of a boiling pot of water. Hollywood has always, and probably will always, chew up authors. From “Sunset Boulevard” to “In a Lonely Place” to “Barton Fink,” we’ve often had the writer’s perspective on the painful life of movie scripting. Now, in Disney’s “Saving Mr. Banks,” we have the studio’s. No one, needless to say, winds up face down in a swimming pool in the Disney version.

“Saving Mr. Banks,” directed by John Lee Hancock (a sure studio hand of inspirational tales like “The Blind Side” and “The Rookie”), is based on the true story of the tug of wills between “Mary Poppins” author P.L. Travers (Emma Thompson) and Walt Disney (Tom Hanks). Finally drawn by Disney’s money and years of entreaties to adapt her books, the extremely particular British writer arrives in mythic 1961 Los Angeles like a dark cloud indignant of sunshine. She peers warily at “Los Ang-uh-lees,” as she calls it, from the back window of the limo that’s been sent to pick her up. Her chipper

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Sister immersed in virtual Strengthening and stretching world blocks out the real program can heal back pain thing about it, if necessary.

If they don’t already, they could start by scheduling family dinners during which cellphones are turned off or put away.

Dear Abby: Christmas is nearly here, and I’m concerned about my brother. I’m afraid he blames himself for his 28-year-old daughter’s suicide, which was by no means his fault. This will be his first Christmas without her. I don’t know what to do for him. Any suggestions? –

give him a place to talk about his feelings with people who will understand because they have them, too.

Dear Abby: A long time ago, I was dating and living with a wonderful woman. I was arrested and went to jail for possession of cocaine. She then had an order of protection issued against me for one year.

That was 10 years ago. I have been clean from drugs ever since. She has a child with another man now, and I hope everything is great.

My problem is, I can’t get her out of my mind. I miss her so much and just want the chance to be with her. Any advice? – Heartbroken In

Challenged In Michigan Dear Challenged: When a

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close family member commits suicide, it is common for survivors to experience a range of emotions. Anger and guilt are two of them. If possible, encourage your brother to spend Christmas with you or other relatives. You also should suggest he join a survivors support group.

The American Association of Suicidology provides referrals to local self-help groups for survivors of suicide. Its website is www.suicidology. org. If he joins one, it will

former girlfriend has gone on with her life, and your relationship is ancient history. If she had been willing to forgive you, she wouldn’t have taken out the restraining order. If you want to be successful in moving forward in your life, stop looking backward. It’s time to focus on your future.

Dear Abby: My younger sister “Lainie” is 14. She has had a smartphone for about a year. While I don’t belong to any social media sites, Lainie is a social media junkie. She never goes anywhere without her phone. Sometimes she’ll have her phone in one hand and her tablet in the other, taking turns when one or the other begins to bore her. It’s almost impossible to interact with her because her face is buried in the virtual world just about every hour of the day and night.

I miss the way things used to be before she got that smartphone. I have talked about this with my parents.

While they are equally concerned about Lainie’s withdrawn, sometimes secretive behavior, they never do anything about it. What are your thoughts on this topic?

– Gadget Girl’s Sister In New Mexico Dear Sister: It’s common for teens to spend a lot of time on their phones and computers. But when they become withdrawn and secretive, it is time for a parental intervention. If your folks are equally concerned about your sister’s behavior, they should step in, find out what’s going on and do some-

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Dear Dr. K: My lower back has been giving me trouble.

Could you describe some exercises to strengthen it?

Dear Reader: If misery loves company, you’ll be glad to hear there are many people who have back problems.

One large survey conducted by the government found about one out of every four adults had suffered from back pain lasting at least a whole day in the previous three months.

The good news is an exercise program designed to stretch and strengthen your back and core muscles can help you heal from back pain and help prevent a repeat episode.

Both strengthening exercises and stretching are essential. The bones of your spine (the vertebrae) hold you upright. They are stacked on top of each other like a roll of dimes. That stack is like a column, but the bones in that stack stay on top of each other only because the muscles attached to those bones keep them in proper position.

When those muscles are weak, changes in the position of the bones can cause pain. Nerves that run between the bones can be

ASK DR. K Dr. Anthony Komaroff pinched, and ligaments that attach the bones to each other can become strained.

Stretching is important because sometimes the pain comes from the muscles themselves. As we get older, our muscles tend to stiffen up more. When a stiff muscle is suddenly asked to work, it can cause pain. If the muscle is gently stretched, it becomes more ready to work. Supple, well-stretched muscles are less prone to injury. Stretch gently, without bouncing. If you aren’t used to stretching, start by holding a stretch for a short time.

Gradually build up to about 30-second stretches.

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Katie Couric is calling it quits on her weekday talk show as she heads to Yahoo.

Couric and Disney-ABC, which produces the syndicated “Katie” show, said Thursday it will wrap after this, its second season.

“While production will continue on ‘Katie’ through June 2014, we’ve mutually agreed that there will not be a third season of the show,” they said.

“Katie” will continue to air through the summer.

The announcement was widely expected. Last month, Couric, 56, announced she is joining Yahoo to anchor an expansion of the Internet company’s video news initiative.

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Settlement reached in Kasem case

Usher: Bieber’s problems this year just part of growing up Usher says though Justin Bieber had a wild year, people shouldn’t count the pop singer out just yet.

“I mean, more money more problems,” the R&B singer said in an interview Wednesday at the premiere of “Justin Bieber Believe” in Los Angeles. “The beautiful part about it is that those that are invested in a long-term story, you understand that there are peaks and valleys in every person’s life some. Unfortunately, the reality is he has to live with a camera in front of him, but what he chooses to do on or off camera is analyzed or scrutinized in some off way.”

Earlier this year, Bieber was caught on camera clashing with a paparazzo. While touring, the pop star fainted backstage at a London show and had to be taken to a hospital. These incidents came after photos of Bieber appearing to smoke marijuana hit the Web. During the summer, he also had to apologize by phone to Bill Clinton for cursing the former president and spraying his photo with cleaning fluid in a New York City restaurant kitchen.

His longtime manager Scooter Braun agreed Justin Bieber had a very crazy 2013.

“Pandora’s box was opened. I mean, he got a little bit into trouble,” Braun began to explain as crowds screamed hysterically behind him upon Bieber’s arrival.

“I don’t know. It’s tough because the whole world is a critic,” he said.

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Casey Kasem’s wife and one of his daughters have reached a settlement that ends a bid to place the ailing radio personality in a conservatorship.

Details of the agreement between Kasem’s wife, Jean, and his daughter Julie Kasem were not divulged in a Los Angeles court where the settlement was announced Friday.

Julie Kasem had been seeking a conservatorship and has said she and her siblings have been blocked from seeing their father, who is suffering from advanced Parkinson’s disease.

Her attorney Andrew Katzenstein says the terms of the settlement are confidential.

Another of Kasem’s daughters, Kerri, has not reached an agreement.

Her attorney Troy Martin says she may have to file a petition to see her 81-year-old father without certain restrictions.

Martin says Casey Kasem is hospitalized but wouldn’t provide more details.

Harry Potter headed to stage Harry Potter has traveled from page to screen – and now to stage.

J.K. Rowling said Friday she is working on a play about the boy wizard’s life before he attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Rowling’s seven-book saga begins when Harry, an unloved orphan grudgingly raised by his aunt and uncle, receives a letter informing him he is a wizard.

Rowling said in a statement the play will “explore the previously untold story of Harry’s early years as an orphan and outcast.”

Rowling will be a co-producer on the show, along with veteran British theater producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender.

The statement said Rowling will collaborate with a writer but will not write the script herself.

“Over the years, I have received countless approaches about turning Harry Potter into a theatrical production, but Sonia and Colin’s vision was the only one that really made sense to me, and which had the sensitivity, intensity and intimacy I thought appropriate for bringing Harry’s story to the stage,” Rowling said.

Writer and director have yet to be chosen. No opening date has been set for the show, which will be developed in Britain next year.

Rowling’s Harry Potter novels have sold more than 450 million copies around the world and were adapted into eight Warner Bros. feature films.

Ellen wants role in next ‘Bridesmaids’ Ellen DeGeneres wants to be in “Bridesmaids 2.”

The returning Oscar host says she’s working with “Bridesmaids” director Paul Feig to promote the Academy Awards because she’s angling for a part in the “Bridesmaids” sequel, even though no such film has been announced.

In a video released late Thursday by the film academy, the 55-year-old funny woman says: “Two plus two: great Oscar promo, ‘Bridesmaids 2,’ cha-ching!”

Feig has demurred about a “Bridemaids” sequel since the movie’s groundbreaking success in 2011.

The director’s most recent film, summer’s “The Heat” with Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy, also blasted box office expectations and inspired rumors of a sequel.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS Talk-show host Phil Donahue is 78. Actress Jane Fonda is 76.

Singer Carla Thomas is 71. Guitarist Albert Lee is 70. Actor Samuel L. Jackson is 65. Singer Betty Wright is 60. Actress Jane Kaczmarek is 58. Country singer Lee Roy Parnell is 57. Entertainer Jim Rose of The Jim Rose Circus Sideshow is 57. Actor-comedian Ray Romano is 56. Country singer Christy Forester of the Forester Sisters is 51. Drummer Murph of Dinosaur Jr. is 49. Guitarist

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CL South set for big tourney test

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GATORS TAKE CHARGE Northern Illinois Holiday Classic schedule Friday’s Results At McHenry (Championship Bracket) Game 1: Crystal Lake South 56, Dundee-Crown 48 Game 2: North Chicago 52, Crystal Lake Central 22 At Richmond-Burton (2nd-Place Bracket) Game 3: Wauconda 43, Lakes 34 Game 4: Marian Central 49, McHenry 43 At Woodstock (3rd-Place Bracket) Game 5: Woodstock North 60, Woodstock 55 Game 6: Richmond-Burton 49, Johnsburg 41 At McHenry (4th-Place Bracket) Game 7: Marengo vs. Rockford Jefferson, ppd.

Game 8: Round Lake 50, Harvard 41

By JOE STEVENSON joestevenson@shawmedia.com Undefeated Crystal Lake South has played so well that all but one of its victories are by double digits.

The Gators have rolled through opponents with a mixture of full-court pressure, transition offense and forward Austin Rogers’ inside game.

The road is likely to get bumpier as South, along with six other local teams, opens play in Jacobs’ Hinkle Holiday Classic. But the Gators not only welcome the challenge, they embrace it.

South (8-0) will get one of those at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in its tournament opener against Zion-Benton, a 5-2 team with a pair of NCAA Division I recruits in Milik Yarbrough and Admiral Schofield.

“Zion’s going to be the best team we’ve played so far,” senior guard Caleb Johnson said. “It’s going to be a challenge. We haven’t really had a close game yet, so it will be good to see how we come out against a really good team.”

South’s closest game was its opener, a 60-55 victory over Richmond-Burton, in the Johnsburg/R-B Thanksgiving Tournament. The Gators are averaging 72.1 points a game, about 17 more than they averaged last year, despite losing the four starters besides Rogers. “[Zion-Benton] is a big program game for us to see where we’re at,” Gators coach Matt LePage said. “We’ve played well. … Zion’s a different animal, though. This is a team that, year in and year out, is one of the best around. It’s a great test. I think we’re going to be up to the test. We have guys who believe in what we’re doing.

It’s a great game to have right now.”

Bartlett (6-3) and Marian Central (5-3) are the other teams in South’s pool at Jacobs.

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Crystal Lake South’s Gaby De Jesus goes up for a shot after getting past Dundee-Crown’s Francesca Scarpelli in the fourth quarter Friday during the Northern Illinois Holiday Classic in McHenry. Crystal Lake South won, 56-48.

Saturday’s Games At McHenry (Championship Bracket) Game 9: Dundee-Crown vs.

Crystal Lake Central, 11 a.m.

Game 10: Crystal Lake South vs. North Chicago, 12:30 p.m.

At Richmond-Burton (2nd-Place Bracket) Game 11: Lakes vs. McHenry, 11 a.m.

Game 12: Wauconda vs.

Marian Central, 12:30 p.m.

At Woodstock (3rd-Place Bracket) Game 13: Woodstock vs.

Johnsburg, 11 a.m.

Game 14: Woodstock North vs. Richmond-Burton, 12:30 p.m.

At McHenry (4th-Place Bracket) Game 15: Loser Marengo/ Rockford Jefferson vs. Harvard, 11 a.m.

Game 16: Winner Marengo/ Rockford Jefferson vs. Round Lake, 12:30 p.m.

Crystal Lake South advances to tourney final

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Crystal Lake South’s Austin Rogers is guarded by Crystal Lake Central’s Ian Koch while Rogers shoots during the first quarter of Saturday’s game in Crystal Lake.

McHENRY – Thanks to a few clutch shots from senior Rachel Rasmussen, the Crystal Lake South girls basketball team held off a determined Dundee-Crown squad for the 56-48 victory in the first semifinal of the Northern Illinois Holiday Classic tournament.

The two teams came into the semifinal with polarizing records, but that didn’t stop the Chargers (5-9) from giving the Gators (10-5) a close game.

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More online Head to McHenryCountySports.com to see video highlights from the Crystal Lake South vs. Dundee-Crown girls basketball game from the Northern Illinois Holiday Classic. about the midway point of the first quarter but never managed to put the game away. The Chargers got to as close as three points late in the fourth quarter when a Jesania Laboy basket made it 48-45.

The Gators did what they did all

game. They responded with an 8-0 run of their own to finally pull away for good.

“Our energy level was good, our execution was really good, and our offense was good as well, it was just our defense that was lacking a little bit out there tonight,” CLS coach Kyle McCaughn said. “We gave up way too many open shots, but if we get three out of those four accomplished, we’re going to be pretty successful.”

The Gators got a huge boost from Rasmussen. Twice in the game, CLS went on long scoring droughts that were snapped on big shots by Ras-

mussen. In both instances, DundeeCrown was within four points of the lead and both times after the Rasmussen shots, the Gators would begin to pull away again.

“She’s definitely good,” McCaughn said. “That’s just the identity of our team right now, as we progress in the season we have a different kid show up and make those shots and tonight that was Rachel.”

Rasmussen led the team with 19 points. Chanel Fanter finished with 14 points and Sara Mickow added 12 in the win.

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Bennett re-emerging in Bears’ offense

By ADAM L. JAHNS Chicago Sun-Times The touchdown catches are nice and all, but Bears receiver Earl Bennett doesn’t want his arm-raising celebrations to be confused with self-satisfaction.

“It doesn’t matter to me who scores just as long we’re scoring points,” Bennett said.

But it just happens to be him right now.

Bennett’s re-emergence in the Bears’ offense may be

overdue for a player who’s had as much success as he’s had in his career and has an oft-storied connection with quarterback Jay Cutler.

But his production definitely is a sign that there are new levels for the Bears’ offense to reach. It truly has evolved into a more-the-merrier attack.

“This offense, we can be so good,” said Bennett, who was excused from practice Friday for personal reasons, but is expected to play Sunday

night against the Philadelphia Eagles.

“The thing with us is that we just have to continue to work hard, continue to do the little things right. As you saw, the game against the Cowboys, we didn’t have a punt. Our last game [against the Browns in Cleveland], we faced a little adversity, but we were able to shake it off and come back and put up a lot of points to win the game. We just have to have to continue to do what we do, and that’s

focus on us and do our jobs.”

For Bennett, that’s being the No. 3 receiver behind two superstars in Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery.

With tight end Martellus Bennett and running back Matt Forte also viable targets for Cutler or Josh McCown, there’s only so many passes to go around.

But more have gone Earl Bennett’s direction in the AP photo past few weeks.

Bears wide receiver Earl Bennett (80) celebrates after a four-yard

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NBA: Cleveland at Bulls, 7 p.m., WGN The Bulls look to snap a four-game losing skid when they host the Cavaliers. The Bulls are coming off a 107-95 loss Thursday against Oklahoma City.

Former Cubs first baseman Mark Grace was hired as the hitting coach for the Hillsboro (Wash.) Hops, 16 months after leaving his announcing job after a DUI, which caused him to serve four months in a work release program. Doug Drabek is the Hops’ pitching coach.

Wisconsin-Whitewater, featuring four local players including defenders Kyle Wismer and John Flood from Richmond-Burton, won its fourth D-III title in five years. Here are some other dynasties that we appreciate: 1. Bulls 2. Cary-Grove girls track 3. Northwestern women’s lacrosse

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NCAA DIVISION III FOOTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER 52, MOUNT UNION 14

8INSIDE WRESTLING Athlete of the Week LUIS HERNANDEZ McHenry, sr.

Hernandez (13-0) won the Mudge/McMorrow Wrestling Invitational at Prospect in Mount Prospect Dec. 14 at 220 pounds. In the finals, he decisioned York’s Noah Fleckenstein, 8-3. Fleckenstein is ranked No. 11 at 195 by illinoismatmen. com. Hernandez also beat Jacobs’ Mark Mamola by technical fall on Nov. 12. Mamola is ranked No. 7 at 220. Hernandez is an honorable mention in the rankings but could be moving up.

Noteworthy Prospect champions: Prairie Ridge’s Travis Piotrowski (113) and Charlie Popp (160) both won titles at the Prospect tournament.

Both faced ranked McHenry wrestlers at the meet. Piotrowski beat Britches Sikula in the finals, 12-1. Popp topped Cam Pait in the semifinals, 4-0. Sikula and Pait are both honorable mention in the rankings.

Piotrowski is ranked No. 5 and Popp No. 9.

Dvorak Preview: The Al Dvorak Memorial Wrestling Invitational at Harlem in Machesney Park from Dec. 27 through 28 is widely recognized as the toughest regular season tournament in the state.

Local teams that will be competing are Cary-Grove, Crystal Lake Central and Crystal Lake South.

Here’s a look at the competition some of our top local wrestlers could face.

113: C-G’s Mike Cullen will be in a bracket that includes 14 ranked wrestlers. He could see a rematch with Marmion’s Anthony Bosco, who he lost to in the Barrington tournament final.

120: The Trojans’ Logan Hanselmann will also have 14 ranked wrestlers in his bracket, including Marist’s Mark Duda (No. 2 in Class 3A) and Montini’s Kegan Calkins (No. 2 in 2A).

138: Crystal Lake South’s Nick Gil, ranked No. 2 in Class 3A, could see Montini’s Vince Turk (No. 1 in 2A) and Dakota’s J.J. Wolfe (No. 1 in 1A), who are among the nine ranked wrestlers in this class.

145: The Gators’ Eric Barone could also see the top ranked wrestlers in 1A and 2A in Dakota’s Carver James and Montini’s Chris Garcia.

160: Crystal Lake Central’s Kyle Fugiel has nine ranked wrestlers in his bracket, including Montini’s Xavier Montalvo (No. 1 in 2A) and Marist’s Peter Andreotti (No. 2 in 3A).

182: The Tigers’ Mike Zelasco could see the top two wrestlers in Class 3A in Marist’s Alex Benoit (No. 1) and Neuqua Valley’s Connor Swier (No. 2).

195: Central’s Andrew Marsden and South’s Brian Pence could be in the tournament’s toughest bracket. Marsden, who is ranked No. 2 in 2A, and Pence (No. 5 in 3A), are joined by Montini’s Anthony Ferraro (No. 1 in 2A), Mt. Carmel’s Jimmy Mickens (No. 1 in 3A) and Lockport’s Tyler Johnson (No. 2 in 3A).

220: The Tigers’ Romeo McKnight is in a bracket that has four top-two ranked wrestlers – Harlem’s Sage Hecox (No. 1 in 3A), Libertyville’s Kevin Barbian (No. 2 in 3A), Montini’s Edgar Ruano (No. 1 in 2A) and Dakota’s Daniel Zimmerman (No. 2 in 1A).

This week’s top meets Sciacca/Holtfreter Tournament at Harvard 9:30 a.m. Saturday Dundee-Crown, Huntley, Marian Central, Richmond-Burton, Woodstock, Woodstock North will compete at the Hornets’ annual tournament.

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R-B grads contribute to Division III title

By HANK KURZ Jr. The Associated Press SALEM, Va. – Matt Behrendt and his Wisconsin-Whitewater teammates spent last year’s NCAA Division III playoffs on the sideline, three-time national champions left out of the playoffs, and a chance to win their fourth title in a row, They started what they hope is a new streak Friday night with a 52-14 victory over Mount Union.

“Talking for the seniors, it was the best thing that happened to our program,” defensive end Loussaint Minett said of being excluded from the postseason in 2012. It gave the Warhawks inspiration to make sure it didn’t happen again.

Behrendt made sure of it, throwing four touchdown passes while the Warhawks’ defense stymied Gagliardi Trophy-winner Kevin Burke and the Purple Raiders, put-

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Wisconsin-Whitewater players hold the trophy Friday as they celebrate after a 52-14 win over Mount Union in the NCAA Division III championship game at Salem Stadium in Salem, Va. ting the game away with four second-half turnovers.

Richmond-Burton grad Kyle Wismer had five tackles for the Whitewater defense.

R-B grad John Flood also played on a team that includes

freshmen Tim Regan (Jacobs) and Collin Nolen (Harvard).

Behrendt finished 20 for 28 for 249 yards. He also ran six times for 56 yards, often in key situations. It was a tactic he hadn’t used much this

season, but in a game with the stakes as high as they get, he said he took whatever was available.

‘They were trying to double cover our receivers all day, and that opened up lanes for me,” he said.

He also seemed to make every throw, a performance highlighted by a scrambling, sidearm laser to Jake Kumerow in the front right corner of the end zone, a play where there was only one spot to throw the ball, and Behrendt got it there.

“When he’s on a roll like that, you know it’s going to be coming in hot,” Kumerow said with a huge smile.

Kumerow and Tyler Huber each caught a pair of scoring passes, and Jordan Ratliffe ran for two for the Warhawks (15-0), who continued their domination of the series between the two powerhouse programs in Division III. Whitewater, also the champions in 2007, 2009, 2010 and

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NORTHWEST HERALD The Woodstock North girls basketball team needed overtime to defeat crosstown rival Woodstock, 60-55, in the Woodstock third-place bracket at the Northern Illinois Holiday Classic.

Haley Ahr scored a teamhigh 21 points for the Thunder, five of which came in overtime.

Ashley Jones added 14 points while Jenifer Crain and Rachel Schaffter each scored eight in the win.

The Blue Streaks were led by Dakota Brand’s game-high 24 points while teammate Selena Juarez scored 10 in the loss.

The Thunder will face Richmond-Burton at 12:30 p.m. Saturday for the championship in the third-place bracket while Woodstock will face Johnsburg at 11 a.m.

In other Northern Illinois Holiday Classic games Friday:

Richmond-Burton 49, Johnsburg 41: At Woodstock, Hannah Koenig led the Rockets with a game-high 19 points while Jillian Townsend added nine on three 3-pointers.

Kayla Toussaint scored a team-high 18 points, 12 in the fourth quarter, for the Skyhawks.

Marian Central 49, McHenry 43: At Richmond, Sarah Benigni scored a game-high 15 points to lead the Hurricanes while teammates Angie Wuerger and Brie Baumert each added nine.

McHenry was led by Alex Martens, who scored 11 points, with Carly Mattson scoring eight in the loss.

Marian will face Wauconda in the championship game in the second-place bracket at 12:30 p.m. Saturday while the Warriors will face Lakes at 11 a.m.

Round Lake 50, Harvard 41: At McHenry, Javauneeka Jacobs scored a game-high 16 points for the Hornets while Abigail Linhart added eight in the loss.

WRESTLING Cary-Grove 67, Hampshire 12: At Crystal Lake, Michael Gomez, Anthony Scrima, Michael Altendorf, Sean Cullen, Logan Hanselmann and Michael Cullen each earned wins for the Trojans by fall.

Hampshire had wins from Jake Szlenk at 106 and Anton Krocko (182).

BOYS SWIMMING Cary-Grove co-op 97, Huntley 73: At Cary, the Trojans won the 200yard medley relay in 1:47.17 and took second and third in the other two to grab a lot of points.

C-G also took the top three spots in the 100 butterfly as Jackson Hatfield won in 1:01.51.

Huntley was led by Bryan Haage who won two events.

He won the 200 individual medley by nearly four seconds in 2:04.64 and the 100 freestyle in 51.62.

2011, have won four straight and five of its past six meetings with Mount Union in the Stagg Bowl. The Purple Raiders have won 11 titles, beating Whitewater in 2005, 2006 and 2008, The teams have met eight times in the past nine years in the division’s championship game.

The Purple Raiders (14-1), national champions last season, suffered their worst loss since falling 48-0 to Wittenberg in 1974. That game took place before their first-year head coach, Vince Kehres, was born.

“The turnovers were tough, but we weren’t stopping them very good either,” Kehres said.

The Warhawks led 21-14 at halftime behind Behrendt’s three TD passes, and took command in the third quarter, turning a fumble recovery into a touchdown and a defensive stand at their 5 into a field goal that made it 31-14.

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Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler scores past Blackhawks goalie Antti Raanta during the shootout period Friday in Chicago. Vancouver won, 3-2.

VANCOUVER 3, BLACKHAWKS 2 (SO)

Hawks fall in shootout

By MATT CARLSON The Associated Press CHICAGO – Eddie Lack got plenty of practice in his first NHL shootout.

He also got a win.

Ryan Kesler scored the deciding goal in an eightround tiebreaker, leading Lack and the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 victory over the Blackhawks on Friday night.

Kesler fired a high shot past Antti Raanta to help Vancouver end a twogame losing streak. Mike Santorelli was successful in the first round as the Canucks improved to 2-4 in shootouts.

Patrick Sharp had the Hawks only shootout score against Lack in the third round.

Lack, a rookie backup,

Next for the Hawks New Jersey at Hawks, 7 p.m. Monday, CSN said he got some advice from No. 1 goaltender Roberto Luongo and just tried to react.

“When you’re in it, you don’t really think about it,” Lack said. “It’s just like the AHL. You’re just focused on what you’re going to do next, and anticipate it.”

The Canucks were playing their second game in two nights and third in four overall. But it also was a good time for Vancouver to turn to Lack

after Luongo gave up soft goals at critical times in the previous two games, both losses.

Lack entered in the second period of Vancouver’s 4-1 loss Thursday at Dallas on after Luongo allowed four goals on 19 shots.

Lack made 24 saves against the Hawks in his seventh start of the season and game No. 10 for his career. Then he stopped Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews in the shootout.

Marian Hossa hit the post, and Lack pokechecked the puck away from Brandon Saad.

“He stopped some world-class players there in Toews and Kane right off the bat, and that set us up for the win,” Kesler said.

North Chicago limits CLC to 22 points • HOOPS Continued from page C1 The Gators move on to the championship game, where they will play North Chicago on Saturday afternoon.

“I think we have been playing good in the tourney so far, but we came here to win the tournament and that’s what we’re going to do tomorrow,” Rasmussen said.

Lauren Lococo led the way for the Chargers with 12 points. Melissa Barker finished with nine points and Laboy added seven in the loss.

D-C will play Saturday in the third-place game against FVC crossover foe Crystal Lake Central.

“I felt like we battled, but just gave up way too many easy opportunities,” D-C coach Sarah Miller said. “We always talk about never giving up and battling all four quarters, and we did a really good job of that today.”

The Gators had a strong showing last year, losing in the championship game to Crystal Lake Central.

“The tournament was like that for us last year, a lot of challenges and we grew as a team,” senior guard Chris Mahoney said. “I look forward to doing the same thing with this group.”

Rogers, a 6-foot-2 forward averaging an area-best 21 points a game, is the lone returning starter from that team.

Reserves Mahoney, Johnson and Steve Thomas have stepped into starting roles and 6-9 sophomore Josh Friesen shares center duties with 6-6 sophomore Wes Buckner. LePage just keeps bringing quick guards who can hit 3-pointers off his bench.

The depth helps South play an up-tempo style and press most of the game.

“It suits this group and our depth,” LePage said. “We’ve had more possessions and that’s going to get you more scoring. These guys have worked hard to be in this position. They knew coming in there was a good junior class behind them and it sparked a competitive practice every day and people pushing each other.”

Rogers has a quick answer for the Gators’ key to success.

“Unselfishness,” he said.

“We’re all passing the ball well, we have really good ball movement and we’re just moving it around and making shots. I had a lot of confidence in this team. LePage is a good coach, he knows what he’s doing. We’re all playing well and when you make shots, things are going well.”

Where they are Here’s a look at where the local boys basketball teams are playing for the holidays.

Jacobs’ Hinkle Holiday Classic Dates: Dec. 21, 23, 26, 27, 28 Teams: Cary-Grove, Crystal Lake Central, Crystal Lake South, Jacobs, Marian Central and Prairie Ridge Candace H. Johnson for Shaw Media

Crystal Lake Central’s Kristen Bernero looks to drive around North Chicago’s Tineesha Coleman in the third quarter Friday during the Northern Illinois Holiday Classic in McHenry.

North Chicago 52, Crystal Lake Central 22: Things didn’t go quite as they planned for Crystal Lake Central in the second semifinal of the tournament.

The Tigers (6-8) struggled to get anything going offensively, while the Warhawks were able to open up their offense in the second half.

The Tigers managed to

get within six points early in the third quarter but couldn’t sustain that offense the rest of the game.

CLC managed only 11 points in each half.

“We struggled offensively,” CLC coach Paul Lichtenheld said. “We tried to fight back early, but we just missed too many shots, and clearly have some work to do.”

Marengo E.C. Nichols Tournament Dates: Dec. 21, 23, 27, 28 Teams: Harvard, Marengo, Richmond-Burton, Woodstock and Woodstock North Elgin Holiday Tournament Dates: Dec. 23, 26, 27, 28 Teams: Dundee-Crown, Huntley York Jack Tosh Tournament Dates: Starts Dec. 26 Team: McHenry DeKalb Chuck Dayton Tournament Dates: Dec. 21, 23, 26, 27 Teams: Hampshire

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ANALYSIS

SPORTS SHORTS

Best (and worst) of sports in 2013

SEC fines 4 schools for breaking policies

By PAUL NEWBERRY The Associated Press The MTV Video Music Awards have lost all their hipness. The Emmys are a total snooze. The Oscars will surely overlook movies we’ve actually seen, like “Anchorman 2.”

Not to worry. We present the second annual Newbys, our attempt to cash in on awards season without actually renting a tux or buying trophies.

Unfortunately, a percussion instrument didn’t fit into the budget. So, imaginary drum roll please, for the best (and worst) in sports for 2013.

COACH OF THE YEAR: While it’s difficult to overlook Mike Shanahan, who unselfishly benched star quarterback Robert Griffin III to ensure he’ll be healthy for whoever is coaching the team after Shanny is fired, the award goes to ... Utah prep coach Mike Labrum, who showed there is something more important than high school football. Like acting right. Labrum made all his players at Union High turn in their jerseys because of poor behavior. They could

only earn them back by completing their schoolwork, doing a stint of community service, and helping out their parents with chores. The Cougars finished 4-6, but chances are these youngsters will be big winners in the game of life.

PHIL ROBERTSON TOLERANCE AWARD: The patriarch of the “Duck Dynasty” family got himself suspended from his TV job for his inane ramblings on homosexuality and how happy African-Americans were under Jim Crow.

Too bad he didn’t live in the homeland of our winner ...

Vladimir Putin. The Russian strongman pushed through a law that bans so-called gay “propaganda” less than a year out from hosting the world at the Sochi Winter Olympics.

We hope every athlete marches into the stadium during the opening ceremony waving a rainbow flag.

BEST NONCOMEBACK COMEBACK: Michael Phelps hasn’t decided whether to end his retirement from swimming.

Really, he hasn’t. As long as you don’t pay any attention to his regular workouts or his ad campaigns in the next Summer Olympics country,

this is an easy choice. Give the award to ... Michael Phelps.

See you in Rio, big guy!

COUNTRY OF THE YEAR: Speaking of Brazil, that brings us to our next winner. The folks in South America’s largest country got worked up over their government spending billions to host the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics instead of, say, providing adequate health care, education and jobs. They took to the streets to protest these misplaced priorities. Please let this movement spread to other places, like Atlanta, which is tearing down not one but two perfectly good stadiums to build two even newer stadiums.

NICKNAME WE ENJOY FINDING WAYS NOT TO SAY: Nothing like sticking with a moniker that Merriam-Webster says “is very offensive and should be avoided.” The winner is ... the NFL team in Washington, which has yet to enter the 20th Century, much less the 21st.

Maybe next century.

BEST CONSPIRACY THEORY: Psst, you know who turned off the lights at the Super Bowl?

Yep, the award goes to ... the NFL, which turned a boring game into a thriller by flip-

ping off the lights early in the second half, completely stifling Baltimore’s momentum and luring back millions of fans who flipped the channel after Beyonce’s halftime show.

What proof do we have? We’ll get back to you on that one.

MOST CATHARTIC MOMENT: Nick Saban is generally reviled by everyone not wearing crimson. So, you can imagine the consternation when it looked as though Coach Evil Genius was headed for an unprecedented third straight national title. Until this ...

Auburn returned a missed field goal 109 yards for the winning score with no time on the clock, sending the Tigers to the BCS championship instead of Alabama. A nation rejoiced. Of course, Saban bounced back with a fat new contract that makes him even richer that before. Oh well, we’ll always have the Iron Bowl.

TOP STORY THAT REALLY WASN’T: NBA center Jason Collins bravely announced he was gay. Unfortunately, it would’ve meant more if he had done it a decade earlier.

The 35-year-old Collins didn’t catch on with a team this season, lessening the impact

of his groundbreaking revelation.

BIGGEST WAKE-UP CALL: Without making any judgments on what will become of the bullying scandal in Miami, we can’t ignore ... Richie Incognito, who has surely shed light on the vile behavior in sports locker rooms, behavior that has long been accepted no matter how much it hurts. No more, please.

PERSONS OF THE YEAR: For showing us the healing powers of sports ... the citizens of Boston and Nelson Mandela. Boston stayed strong by turning to its Red Sox and Bruins in the aftermath of the marathon bombing. David Ortiz summed it up better than anyone when he said, “This is our ... city!” Mandela’s death in early December reminded us of how he used the 1995 Rugby World Cup to soothe South Africa’s wounds from the evil that was apartheid.

Yes, these are just games.

But they can touch people’s lives. We could all use more of that in 2014.

• Paul Newberry is a national writer for The Associated Press. Write to him at pnewberry@ap.org.

NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOTBALL NOTES

Daniels to take redshirt

By STEVE NITZ snitz@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Northern Illinois could have a nice 1-2 punch at running back next season.

After Friday’s practice at the Chessick Center, NIU coach Rod Carey confirmed that tailback Akeem Daniels, who hasn’t played this season while recovering from Akeem Daniels offseason foot surgery, will use a redshirt year and be back for a fifth season in 2014.

Daniels still has his redshirt available, as he played as a true freshman. Daniels ran for 447 yards as a junior in 2012, averaging 6.6 yards a carry.

Junior Cameron Stingily has been one of the Huskies’ surprises this year. He has 1,081 yards heading into the Poinsettia Bowl, and is the first tailback to reach the 1,000-yard plateau since Chad Spann in 2010.

Other notes from Friday’s practice: • NIU has used the Chessick Center to its advantage during bowl week. In the past, the Huskies have had to go over to the DeKalb Recreation Center when faced with bad weather.

“It’s real nice, it’s beautiful in here,” cornerback Paris Logan said. “Knees don’t hurt as much as they would in the rec. The rec, the ground is real hard.”

• Carey expects wide receiver Da’Ron Brown (hamstring) to play in the Poinsettia Bowl.

Brown did not play in the MAC Championship.

• Linebacker Jamaal Bass and safety Dechane Durante didn’t practice Friday, but Carey expects both to be on the field Wednesday.

• It’s Carey’s second experience preparing for a bowl game, and he said he’s learned from last season. Carey took over for Dave Doeren after the MAC Championship and made his head coaching debut in the Orange Bowl.

“My head’s not spinning.

The biggest change is me. These guys have been through this before, I haven’t. It’s more of just, understanding what’s come, having the schedule done, understanding all the ins and outs of the schedule,” Carey said.

“So all those things for me. I think these guys responding to that, when you’re not changing things necessarily, I think that’s a good thing.”

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference fined four schools a combined $60,000 for violating league policies during the football season.

Mississippi State and Mississippi were the hardest hit, with each school receiving a $25,000 fine.

Mississippi State was fined for violating the league’s artificial noisemaker policy a second time. The last violation was in 2010. Mississippi State fans have a tradition of bringing cowbells to games, which the league approved, as long as they are only used at approved times.

Ole Miss was fined for violating the league’s field access policy a second time.

Fans rushed the field after the school’s 27-24 victory over LSU. The school also violated the policy in 2012. Auburn and Missouri also were fined $5,000 for a first violation of the field access policy.

RB Gordon returning to No. 19 Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. – Running back Melvin Gordon will return to Wisconsin for his junior season in 2014.

The 1,400-yard rusher said in a statement released by the team Friday that he had room for growth, and that he hoped to get the 19th-ranked Badgers back to the Big Ten title game. He also cited a desire to complete his degree.

Third-year sophomore Gordon is half of Wisconsin’s potent one-two backfield punch with senior James White. Gordon’s 8.31 yards per rush career average leads active major college players.

Coach Gary Andersen last week said he gave Gordon his OK to seek an NFL draft evaluation, but encouraged him to return to school.

The Badgers (9-3) will play No. 8 South Carolina Jan. 1 in the Capital One Bowl.

Gonzalez eager to shine in final NFL road game

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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant shoots in front of Bulls forward Mike Dunleavy during the first quarter Thursday in Oklahoma City. The Bulls host the Cleveland Cavaliers at 7 p.m. Saturday at the United Center.

ANALYSIS

Bulls won’t push beyond limits

By JOE COWLEY Chicago Sun-Times NBA players have ugly feet.

Call it an occupational hazard.

But not like Taj Gibson had at the end of last season.

The Bulls power forward joked about it this past training camp. Some joke.

His toes looked like a small rodent spent the past six months gnawing on them. That’s commitment.

At least the type of commitment coach Tom Thibodeau asks of his players.

There sat Gibson after a Game 5 playoff loss to Miami, knee in a brace, body completely worn down, and feet like he marched hundreds of miles in old shoes.

And all he had to show for it was a second-round dismissal from the postseason.

And of course, the approval of his coach. A nod, like Gibson passed the test.

He was in.

Seven months later, here it is again. Bulls players once again faced with looking in the mirror and asking themselves, “Will I follow?”

“Well to me, they’re

Next for the Bulls Cleveland at Bulls, 7 p.m. Saturday, WGN, AM-1000 pros,” Thibodeau said, when asked if he could push his players even harder in the midst of a 3-13 losing streak.

“The challenge for us is not to accept what’s going on, but to keep fighting and to believe that, ‘Hey, we’re going to be getting these [injured] guys back at some point.’ So we have to keep grinding, finding ways.”

Something Thibodeau will do because that’s all he knows.

Something he did last season, taking a Derrick Roseless team into the postseason, and then without Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich, past Brooklyn in the first round of the playoffs, before hitting the wall in Miami.

But to do that again takes an unbelievable mental and physical commitment from his players.

It means long practices,

close-out drills that most NBA teams don’t do beyond training camp. It means hours and hours of film. It means the Bahama Room at some five-star hotel turned into the key of a basketball court with masking tape so the players can get some extra work in on the road.

It means pushing themselves beyond what most NBA players do.

That’s the Thibodeau way.

And at least one member of the Bulls organization doesn’t know if this group completely has that in them this season.

“It’s hard to ask them to grind like that again,” the source said.

Especially hard when they know Rose [right knee surgery] has absolutely no chance of returning this season. Last year, Rose was the carrot. The point guard wouldn’t rule out returning late in the season from his torn ACL, and his teammates played with that mentality – just get to the playoffs and Rose will save them.

That red cape isn’t swooping in anytime soon

this time.

Then there’s Luol Deng, Thibodeau’s favorite player, but Deng is also a businessman. Facing free agency, is it really conducive for a 10year veteran looking for one more big pay day to lay it all on the line for an organization that broke off contract talks with him in the summer? And an organization from a talent standpoint that doesn’t have enough to get past the likes of Miami and Indiana in the East?

Yes, Deng is a pro, but he’s also not stupid.

Come April, the members of the Thibodeau flock – the Joakim Noahs, Jimmy Butler, Gibson – they will do what’s asked of them. They will push beyond the limits.

That’s what they do.

But the entire team once again? No, not this time.

The only light at the end of this tunnel is the one in Thibodeau’s office.

That stays on late most nights anyway.

• Joe Cowley is a sports reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times and can be reached at jcowley@suntimes.com.

ATLANTA – Tony Gonzalez has been talking a lot about NFL memories over the last couple of weeks.

With just two games left in his remarkable 17-year career, the Atlanta Falcons’ record-setting tight end says it’s hard to believe the end is near.

This season has been a major bust for Atlanta, which began training camp as a heavy Super Bowl contender but dropped from playoff contention by losing nine of its first 11 games.

Gonzalez is proud he’s been able “to flash greatness and be consistent” because “that’s what separates average players from good players, good players from Pro Bowl players and Pro Bowl players from Hall of Famers.”

Orioles won’t sign free agent closer Balfour BALTIMORE – The Baltimore Orioles will not be signing free agent closer Grant Balfour.

Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette said that the club was not satisfied with the results of his physical examination.

“The Orioles were disappointed we couldn’t complete a contract with Grant Balfour,” Duquette said in a Friday conference call.

Baltimore and Balfour came to a reported two-year $15 million agreement with $1 million deferred pending results of the physical. Duquette said the team would not seek to restructure the agreement.

Duquette declined to say what the specific concerns over Balfour were, but he had shoulder and elbow operations that kept him out in 2005 and 2006.

– Wire reports

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ILLINOIS AT MISSOURI, 4:30 P.M. SATURDAY, ESPN2

NORTH CAROLINA

Illini looks to take back ‘Braggin’ Rights’

Hairston’s career over at UNC

By R.B. FALLSTROM The Associated Press ST. LOUIS – Missouri is unbeaten, but far from cocky, entering the annual Braggin’ Rights game against Illinois.

The 23rd-ranked Tigers realize their 10-0 start, and their fourgame winning streak in the series, will mean little at tip-off of the 33rd renewal of the neutral-site matchup known for its boisterous sellout crowds – half rooting for each team.

“When they score, it’s going to be real loud,” Missouri guard Jabari Brown said. “When we score, it’s going to be real loud.

“So, you’ve just got keep your emotions even.”

Illinois is 9-2 and facing its second straight ranked opponent after losing at Oregon a week ago. Coach John Groce said the key will be containing Missouri’s perimeter game, and not getting caught up in the hoopla.

The Fighting Illini are unranked for the Missouri game for the first time in four years.

Over the past four seasons, the schools have been a combined 72-7 entering the contest.

“It’s one of those games that’s easy to get up for,” Groce said. “Our guys are always talking about it, even during the offseason – how much they enjoy being a part of one of the game’s best rivalries.”

Only three Missouri players – Brown, Earnest Ross and Tony Criswell – have experience in the series. Brown, an Oregon transfer, made his first start for the Tigers in last year’s 82-73 victory and led the way with 18 points and seven rebounds.

“I just didn’t know what to expect until I got out there,” Brown said.

“But I enjoyed it.”

It’s a very big game for sophomore forward Ryan Rosburg, who is from suburban St. Louis and has plenty of experience as a spectator.

“I’ve been going to this game since I can remember,” Rosburg said. “I always asked for

By AARON BEARD The Associated Press

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Auburn’s Jordan Granger and Illinois’ Joseph Bertrand battle for the rebound as Illinois’ Jon Ekey looks on during a Dec. 8 game in Atlanta. The Illini take their 9-2 record to St. Louis on Saturday when they face undefeated Missouri.

Christmas for tickets to the Braggin’ Rights game. Just the atmosphere, it’s really cool to go home.”

Illinois has a local connection, too.

Freshman forward Malcolm Hill played at Belleville, Ill., East High and was the St. Louis Post-Dispatch player of the year last season.

“We’ve talked about it being a heavyweight boxing match,” Groce said. “That’s what it is. He knows that.”

Missouri, with one returning starter, and Kansas, with none, are the only schools in the nation in the top 25 with one or fewer starters back from last season.

The Tigers have never won five in a row in the series and the current streak follows a run of nine straight

wins by Illinois.

“They’re going to hear enough from the guys who have played in it about what they expect,” Haith said.

“I just think for us it’s just about sheer preparation.”

The Tigers’ top producers are newcomers with junior college transfer Jordan Clarkson leading in scoring and assists and freshman Johnathan Williams III the leading rebounder with eight a game.

Clarkson is averaging 19.4 points, just ahead of Brown at 19.0, and had a run of five straight games with 20 or more points before getting held to 12 points in a victory Sunday over Western Michigan.

Missouri has a 25-game winning streak at home, best in the nation, but the next two games are on the

road. It’s the lone unbeaten school in the SEC. Illinois also has a strong perimeter with the three top scorers all guards.

Rayvonte Rice, who averages 17.7 points and 5.5 rebounds, was coached for two seasons at Drake by Mark Phelps, now a Missouri assistant.

Tracy Abrams averages 11.5 points, four rebounds and three assists and Joseph Bertrand averages 10.7 points and 5.3 rebounds.

Groce wants better play on the other end of the floor.

“I’m a little concerned about the defense,” he said. “Our defense has not been good enough late in the game. We’ve not gotten enough stops.”

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – P.J. Hairston’s career is over at North Carolina.

The school said Friday that it won’t seek Hairston’s reinstatement from the NCAA after the junior committed several rule violations. Hairston hasn’t played all season while the school and P.J. Hairston NCAA worked to resolve eligibility questions, many stemming from the use of cars linked to a felon and party promoter earlier this year.

The news came two days after the school announced the NCAA had cleared senior Leslie McDonald to return after missing the first nine games because of related violations.

“We tried to do everything we could possibly do to get both kids back playing,” athletic director Bubba Cunningham said. “... We had enough information that we all agreed upon with the university and the NCAA to submit reinstatement for Leslie, but we just didn’t have it for P.J.” Hairston led the team in scoring last year and was a dangerous outside shooter. He flirted with entering the NBA draft before deciding to return, yet he never made it back on the court.

He has practiced with the team as a member of the reserves, including Friday afternoon after the announcement, and has been on the bench for home games.

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Syracuse runs away from High Point The ASSOCIATED PRESS SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Syracuse has turned up the defense at the right time all season, and when High Point threatened to pull off a monumental upset the second-ranked Orange did what they do best with their quick hands and savvy play.

Trevor Cooney hit five 3-pointers and scored 17 points, C.J. Fair added 15 points, and Syracuse forced 15 turnovers in the second half to pull away from the Panthers 75-54 on Friday night.

A three-point Syracuse lead at the half turned into a one-point deficit early in the second half when Devante Wallace’s leaner in the lane gave High Point a 40-39 lead.

The Orange (11-0) responded with a 28-3 run to erase any doubt about the outcome.

Indiana 79, Nicholls State 66: At Bloomington, Ind., Yogi Ferrell scored 16 points and had a season-high eight assists, and Indiana overcame mistakes and sloppy play in a win over Nicholls State.

Will Sheehey and Jeremy Hollowell added 14 points apiece for the Hoosiers (93), who bounced back from a disappointing loss to Notre Dame by putting the Colonels away with two notable runs.

Portland 74, Bradley 53: At Las Vegas, Bradley suffered its fourth conesecutive loss and six of the past seven after winning its first four games of the season with a 21-point loss to Portland in the South Point Holiday Hoops Classic.

Omari Grier led the Braves (5-6) with 17 points after going 4 of 4 from the 3-point line.

Ryan Nicholas paced Portland (7-4) with 18 points and six rebounds.

Western Illinois 61, Troy 58: At Logan, Utah, Jabari Sandifer made 3 of 4 free throws in the final six seconds to give Western Illinois a victory over Troy in the Basketball Travelers Classic at Utah State.

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BEARS NOTES

Briggs’ status uncertain against Eagles

By MARK POTASH Chicago Sun-Times Linebacker Lance Briggs, who has missed the past seven games with a fractured shoulder, has been cleared by team medical personnel to play Sunday night against the Philadelphia Eagles.

But coach Marc Trestman could not say whether Briggs, a seven-time Pro Bowl player, would start or even play in the game. Briggs had full participation in Friday’s limited practice at the Walter Payton Center and officially is listed as questionable.

“I’m very optimistic,” Trestman said. “He’ll work out before the game and we’ll see where he’s at. But I wouldn’t want to say he’s going to be play [or] he’s going to start. But as we began the wee fully optimistic, even more now since he’s been cleared by the doctors.”

Assuming Briggs plays, Trestman is looking forward to what Briggs can bring to the Bears’ defense.

“There may be some rust,

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Injured Bears linebacker Lance Briggs, sidelined the past two months by a shoulder injury, has been cleared by team medical personnel to play Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, but coach Marc Trestman could not say if Briggs would start or play in the game. there may not be,” Trestman said. “That’s not the important thing. The important thing is he’s going to impact our team in the huddle. He’s a fiery leader. A great leader.

And he’s excited to play football again.

“Hopefully, it’ll work out where he can get some reps.

How many I don’t know. But if he’s up and ready to go, he’ll certainly play and we’ll take it from there. We have no expectations.”

Briggs was in the Bears’ locker room after practice, but declined to address his status for Sunday night’s game.

Injury report: B e s i d e s Briggs, the only players on the Bears’ injury report were wide receiver Brandon Marshall, who is probable (hamstring) and wide receiver Earl Bennett, who also is probable (non-injury related).

5-man crew: The Bears and Eagles are two of the few

teams in the NFL to start the same five offensive linemen in every game this season. In fact, the Bears’ starting unit of left tackle Jermon Bushrod, left guard Matt Slauson, center Roberto Garza, right guard Kyle Long and right tackle Jordan Mills has played all 893 offensive snaps.

Last year only left tackle Jamarcus Webb and Garza played every game. The Bears changed starters eight times.

A boon for Bostic?: Briggs’ anticipated return figures to benefit rookie middle linebacker Jon Bostic, who has started eight games, but only one next to Briggs. Bostic had eight tackles, including one for a loss against the Browns last week.

“I’m getting more comfortable,” Bostic said. “I’m learning more about this defense.

I’m learning things every day from the guys I have around me. Not just the linebackers, but defensive linemen ... I’m learning stuff from everybody. But I’ve still got a long ways to go.”

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Bennett has 30 catches • BEARS Continued from page C1 In the past four games, he’s totaled 16 of his 30 catches, more than half of his 231 receiving yards and two of his four touchdowns.

“It’s the just the quarterback going through his progressions and my job is being in the place I’m supposed to be,” Bennett said.

Bennett’s 30 catches are his most since the 2010 season, while his four touchdown catches are a career-high.

He’s also methodically earned back some of the money that was converted into performance bonuses when his contract was restructured earlier this season.

As Bennett thought during training camp, Trestman’s offense has become a joy to play in, especially since he’s not limited to being a slot receiver.

“I’m still all over the place,” Bennett said. “I’m lining up inside, outside and you’ll never know where I’ll be. That’s the luxury of this offense.”

And, “You can be produc-

tive more than just catching the ball in this offense,” Bennett said, noting that blocking for running back Matt Forte can be just as rewarding.

But having a productive Bennett is a reward, too, coach Marc Trestman said.

“He’s always been part of the equation,” Trestman said.

“He’s our third guy right now. I’m glad he has become a part of it a little bit more.

For all of us as we talk about Earl – when he had the concussion [in training camp], he kind of dropped off a little bit to where he wasn’t around for awhile and we kind of forgot about the kind of receiver he was before.

“It’s good to see him become a part of it. He’s a great leader on our football team.

He sends great messages in the locker room with the … things he says and the way he does things. He’s great for our team. I know our guys love him and it’s good to see he’s become a part of the equation for us.”

• Adam L. Jahns is a sports reporter for the Chicago SunTimes and can be reached at ajahns@suntimes.com.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL WOODSTOCK NORTH 60, WOODSTOCK 55 (OT) Woodstock North 13 11 16 13 7 - 60 Woodstock 13 9 13 18 2 - 55 WOODSTOCK NORTH (60) Landrey 0-1-2-1, Crain 2-4-8-8, Abbate 1-0-0-2, Jones 5-3-4-14, Zieman 1-0-0-2, Schaffter 3-1-2-8, Bates 1-2-2-4, Ahr 7-710-21. Totals: 20-18-28-60.

WOODSTOCK (55) Brown 1-1-3-3, Beattie 1-2-5-4, Scolio 3-1-2-7, Overly 2-0-0-4, Juarez 3-4-7-10, Brand 8-7-9-24, Kunzie 1-0-1-3. Totals: 19-15-27-55.

Three-point goals: Woodstock North 2 (Jones, Schaffter), Woodstock 2 (Brand, Kunzie)

RICHMOND-BURTON 49, JOHNSBURG 41 Richmond-Burton 13 10 11 15 - 49 Johnsburg 11 10 5 15 - 41 RICHMOND-BURTON (49) Townsend 3-0-0-9, Swanson 1-1-3-4, Hoglund 1-4-4-7, Otto 2-2-4-7, Straight 1-1-2-3, Koenig 6-7-11-19. Totals: 14-1524-49.

JOHNSBURG (41) Chase 1-0-0-2, Rowe 1-1-2-3, Sommerfeldt 1-0-0-2, Toussaint 7-2-2-18, Szramek 2-0-0-6, Poczkalski 2-0-0-5, Majercik 2-0-0-5. Totals: 16-3-4-41.

Three-point goals: Richmond-Burton 6 (Townsend 3, Swanson, Hoglund, Otto), Johnsburg 6 (Toussaint 2, Szramek 2, Poczkalski, Majercik).

MARIAN CENTRAL 49, MCHENRY 43 Marian Central McHenry

13 12 9 15 - 49 10 9 11 13 - 43

MARIAN CENTRAL (49) Mercurio 2-2-2-6, Davis 1-1-3-3, Koscielniak 3-0-0-7, Benigni 4-7-13-15, Wuerger 3-3-5-9, Baumert 4-0-4-9. Totals: 17-13-27-49.

McHENRY (43) Mattson 2-4-4-8, Skinner 0-2-2-2, Taylor 1-4-8-6, Martens 4-3-4-11, Snedeker 3-0-0-6, Sena 0-1-2-1, Lay 1-1-2-3. Totals: 11-15-22-43.

Three-point goals: Marian Central 2 (Koscielniak, Baumert), McHenry 0

ROUND LAKE 50, HARVARD 41 Round Lake Harvard

16 14 13 7 - 50 6 8 12 15 - 41

ROUND LAKE (50) Brown 5-1-5-11, Clark 4-2-2-10, Diaz 1-0-0-2, Smith 2-0-0-4, Kalume 4-1-1-9, Birch 3-0-0-6, Nicoline 2-0-0-4, Crisotos 2-0-0-4, Steadman 0-0-1-0. Totals: 23-4-8-50.

HARVARD (41) Powell 0-3-4-3, Rischke 2-3-3-7, McClond 3-1-3-7, Jacobs 6-4-7-16, Linhart 0-8-10-8. Totals: 11-19-27-41.

Three-point goals: Round Lake 0, Harvard 0.

CL SOUTH 56, DUNDEE-CROWN 48 CL South Dundee-Crown

16 10 10 20 - 56 7 11 14 16 - 48

CL SOUTH (56) Rasmussen 7 3-4 19, Clark 2 0-0 4, De Jesus 2 1-2 5, Massie 1 0-0 2, Mickow 4 4-9 12, Fanter 5 2-2 14. Totals: 21 10-17 56.

DUNDEE-CROWN (48) Baker 2 0-0 4, Scarpelli 2 0-0 6, Barker 3 0-0 9, Lawrence 0 1-2 1, Laboy 3 1-2 7, E. Michalski 3 0-0 6, Lococo 4 2-3 12, A. Michalski 1 1-2 3. Totals: 18 5-9 48.

Three-point goals: Dundee-Crown 7 (Barker 3 Scarpelli 2, Lococo 2) Crystal Lake South 4 (Rasmussen 2, Fanter 2).

Total fouls: Dundee-Crown 15, Crystal Lake South 13.

NORTH CHICAGO 52, CL CENTRAL 22 North Chicago CL Central

17 6 7 4

11 18 - 52 8 3 - 22

CL CENTRAL (22) Youel 0 2-2 2, Lerum 3 0-2 6, Schmitt 1 0-2 2, Ellman 2 0-0 5, Bernero 1 0-0 2, Helm 0 1-6 1, Grischow 0 0-1 0, Steffen 1 0-0 2. Totals: 8 5-15 22.

NORTH CHICAGO (52) Coleman 8 4-7 22, Gordon 1 0-0 2, Butler 6 1-2 13, Rodriguez 4 0-0 10, Collins 1 3-4 5. Totals: 20 8-13 52.

Three-point goals: Crystal Lake

Central 1 (Ellman), North Chicago 4 (Coleman 2, Rodriguez 2). Total fouls: North Chicago 20, Crystal Lake Central 15.

WRESTLING CARY-GROVE 67, HAMPSHIRE 12 106: J. Szlenk (H) d. Kleinke by fall, :41 113: M. Cullen (CG) d. K. Szlenk by fall, :49 120: Hanselmann (CG) maj. dec. Allen, 9-1 126: S. Cullen (CG) dec. Pfotenhauer, 10-3 132: Altendorf (CG) d. Bybee by fall, 1:28 138: Charlier (CG) by fft.

145: Scrima (CG) d. McGowan by fall, 1:40 152: Hughes (CG) by fft.

160: Kersten (CG) by fft.

170: Dermont (CG) by fft.

182: Krocko (H) d. Glasder by fall, 3;15 195: Hansen (CG) by fft.

220: Topole (CG) by fft.

285: Gomez (CG) d. Morales by fall, 1:43

BOYS SWIMMING CARY-GROVE CO-OP 97, HUNTLEY 73 200 medley relay: 1. Cary-Grove co-op (Roback, Eibel, Hatfield, Sheehan) 1:47.17, 2. Huntley (Haage, Cazel, Vandy, Los) 1:47.48, Cary-Grove co-op (Eibel, Wisser, Stone, Naatz) 1:52.39, 4. Huntley (Weidner, Kubelka, Wong, Hede) 2:00.69 200 freestyle: 1. Cazel (H) 1:54.33, 2.

Czarnecki (H) 1:54.41, 3. Langanis (CG) 1:55.11, 4. Castro (CG) 1:57.15, 5. Hede (H) 2:11.61 200 IM: 1. Haage (H) 2:04.64, 2. Eibel (CG) 2:08.57, 3. Hare (CG) 2:20.65, 4.

Naatz (CG) 2:21.30, 5. Wong (H) 2:21.77 50 freestyle: 1. Sheehan (CG) 24.67, 2.

Eibel (CG) 24.68, 3. Wisser (CG) 24.95, LoPiccolo (H) 25.11 100 butterfly: 1. Hatfield (CG) 1:01.51, 2.

Hare (CG) 1:02.17, 3. Naatz (CG) 1:04.68, 4. Vandy (H) 1:05.11, 5. Wong (H) 1:05.12 100 freestyle: 1. Haage (H) 51.62, 2.

Langanis (CG) 53.47, 3. Castro (CG) 54.69, Cazel (H) 54.98, 5. Wisser (CG) 57.01 500 freestyle: 1. Czarnecki (H) 5:15.69, 2. Robak (CG) 5:24.94, 3. Hede (H) 5:47.01, 4. Stone (CG) 5:52.23, 5. Moore (CG) 6:10.17 200 freestyle relay: 1. Huntley (Cazel, Cazel, Czarnecki, Haage) 1:36.94, 2. CaryGrove co-op (Castro, Langanis, Wisser, Sheehan) 1:37.06, 3. Cary-Grove co-op (Hare, Solka, Stone, Robak) 1:44.33 100 backstroke: 1. Eibel (CG) 59.56, 2.

Cazel (H) 1:00.55, 3. Hatfield (CG) 1:04.91, 4. LoPiccolo (H) 1:05.87, 5. Weidner (H) 1:07.13 100 breaststroke: 1. Eibel (CG) 1:05.21, 2. Cazel (H) 1:06.38, 3. Robak (CG) 1:07.87, 4. Solka (CG) 1:17.24, 5. Kubelka (H) 1:17.61 400 freestyle relay: 1. Huntley (Haage, LoPiccolo, Cazel, Czarnecki) 3:31.87, 2.

Cary-Grove co-op (Langanis, Eibel, Eibel, Castro) 3:32.18, 3. Cary-Grove co-op (Hatfield, Naatz, Hare, Sheehan) 3:47.76

SCHEDULE Boys Basketball: Jacobs TournamentCary-Grove vs. Carmel, 9 a.m., Crystal Lake Central vs. Jefferson, 10:30 a.m., Marian Central vs. Bartlett, noon, Johnsburg vs. Tilden, 1:30 p.m., Barrington vs.

Prairie Ridge, 3 p.m., Zion-Benton vs.

Crystal Lake South, 4:30 p.m., Lakes vs.

Jacobs, 7:30 p.m.; E.C. Nichols Tournament----- Marengo vs. Westminster Christian, 9 a.m., Wauconda vs. Woodstock North, 10:30 a.m., Richmond Burton vs.

Sycamore, Noon, Harvard vs. Woodstock, 3 p.m., Woodstock North vs. Marengo, 7:30 p.m. DeKalb Chuck Dayton Holiday Tournament --- Hampshire vs. Hinsdale South, 3 p.m., Geneseo vs. Hampshire, 7:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball: Jacobs at Hoffman Estates, 2:30 p.m., Westminster at Faith Lutheran, 3 p.m., Girls Gymnastics: Prairie Ridge at Homewood-Flossmoor, 1 p.m.

Boys Swimming: Woodstock co-op, McHenry at Rockford East Relays, 10 a.m.

Wrestling: Jacobs at Lake Park Invite, Prairie Ridge at Russ Erb Tournament, 9 a.m., Crystal Lake Central at Yorkville Quad, Cary-Grove at Barrington Triangular, Woodstock, Woodstock North, Richmond-Burton, Harvard, DundeeCrown, Huntley, Marian Central at Harvard Tournament, 9:30 a.m., McHenry Quad, 10 a.m.

Boys Bowling: McHenry at St. Charles East Invite, 9 a.m., Huntley, Marengo, Woodstock at Rockford East Invite, 1:30 p.m.

Girls Bowling: McHenry at Bowling Green Invite, 9 a.m.; Jacobs at Lisle invitational, 10 a.m.; Woodstock co-op.

Huntley, Johnsburg, Marengo at Rockford East Invite, 1:30 p.m.

BASEBALL MLB — Suspended Baltimore LHP Troy Patton 25 games, without pay, after testing positive for an amphetamine in violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

American League CLEVELAND INDIANS — Named Jim Rickon hitting coach and Chad Wolfe athletic trainer for Columbus (IL); David Wallace manager, Rouglas Odorm hitting coach, Jeff Harris Pitching coach and Jeremy Heller athletic trainer for Akron (EL); Scooter Tucker manager, Tony Mansolino hitting coach and Steve Karsay pitching coach for Carolina (Carolina); Mark Budzinski manager, Shaun Larkin hitting coach and Rigo Beltran pitching coach for Lake County (MWL); Phil Clark hitting coach and Greg Hibbard pitching coach for Mahoning Valley (NYP); Mark Allen pitching coach for Arizona (GCL) and Jesus Sanchez pitching coach for Indians (DSL). Named Luis Ortiz minor league assistant field coordinator and Edwin Rodriguez minor league special assistant.

NEW YORK YANKEES — Named Gary Tuck bullpen coach; Trey Hillman special assistant, major and minor league operations; Mike Quade roving outfield and baserunning instructor, and Matthew Krause strength and conditioning coordinator.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Claimed C Chris Gimenez off waivers from the Tampa Bay. Agreed to terms with 1B Daric Barton on a one-year contract. Released LHP Pedro Figueroa.

TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with INF Kensuke Tanaka, LHP Ryan Feierabend and RHP Daniel McCutchen on minor league contracts.

National League CUBS — Agreed to terms with LHPs Jonathan Sanchez, Tsuyoshi Wada and Tommy Hottovy and OF Mitch Maier on minor league contracts.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Agreed to terms with INF Eric Chavez on a oneyear contract and RHP Brad Ziegler on a two-year contract.

CINCINNATI REDS — Agreed to terms with RHPs Jose Diaz and Chien-Ming Wang, LHP Lee Hyde, Cs Corky Miller, Rossmel Perez and Max Ramirez, INFs Argenis Diaz, Reynaldo Navarro and Kristopher Negron, and OF Jason Bourgeois on minor league contracts.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Designated LHP Eric Surkamp for assignment.

Added RHP Ryan Vogelsong to the 40-man roster.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Named Brian Daubach manager, Chris Michalak pitching coach and Mark Harris hitting coach for Harrisburg (EL); Tripp Keister manager, Franklin Bravo pitching coach and Brian Rupp hitting coach for Potomac (Carolina); Patrick Anderson manager for Hagerstown (SAL); Billy Gardner Jr. manage, Paul Menhart pitching coach and Joe Dillon hitting coach for Syracuse (IL); Amaury Garcia hitting coach and Tim Redding pitching coach for Auburn (NYP); Michael Barrett manager and Jorge Mejia hitting coach for the Nationals (GCL).

Named Tony Beasley and Jeff Garber co-field coordinators; Troy Gingrich hitting coordinator and Jon Kotredes medical and rehab coordinator for their minor leagues.

American Association WINNIPEG GOLDEYES — Signed INF Josh Mazzola.

Frontier League ROCKFORD AVIATORS — Exercised the 2014 contract options on LHP Jesus Del Rosario, RHP Stayton Thomas, and INF Matt Greener. Declined the options on LHPs Jon Gulbransen and Alex Szymanski, RHPs Derrick Stultz and Skye Severns, and INF Carlos Luciano.

WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS — Signed OF Jayce Ray to a contract

NATIONAL CONFERENCE North W L T Pct PF Bears 8 6 0 .571 406 Green Bay 7 6 1 .536 353 Detroit 7 7 0 .500 362 Minnesota 4 9 1 .321 363 East W L T Pct PF Philadelphia 8 6 0 .571 364 Dallas 7 7 0 .500 393 N.Y. Giants 5 9 0 .357 251 Washington 3 11 0 .214 305 South W L T Pct PF New Orleans 10 4 0 .714 359 Carolina 10 4 0 .714 328 Tampa Bay 4 10 0 .286 258 Atlanta 4 10 0 .286 309 West W L T Pct PF x-Seattle 12 2 0 .857 380 San Francisco 10 4 0 .714 349 Arizona 9 5 0 .643 342 St. Louis 6 8 0 .429 316 AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF New England 10 4 0 .714 369 Miami 8 6 0 .571 310 N.Y. Jets 6 8 0 .429 246 Buffalo 5 9 0 .357 300 South W L T Pct PF y-Indianapolis 9 5 0 .643 338 Tennessee 5 9 0 .357 326 Jacksonville 4 10 0 .286 221 Houston 2 12 0 .143 253 North W L T Pct PF Cincinnati 9 5 0 .643 354 Baltimore 8 6 0 .571 296 Pittsburgh 6 8 0 .429 321 Cleveland 4 10 0 .286 288 West W L T Pct PF x-Denver 11 3 0 .786 535 x-Kansas City 11 3 0 .786 399 San Diego 7 7 0 .500 343 Oakland 4 10 0 .286 295

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS — Assigned G Nemanja Nedovic to Santa Cruz (NBADL).

LOS ANGELES LAKERS — Signed G Kendall Marshall.

FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Fined Philadelphia QB Nick Foles $10,000 for an illegal peel-back block on Minnesota LB Erin Henderson; Arizona LB Marcus Benard $15,750 for roughing the passer on a hit on Tennessee QB Ryan Fitzpatrick; Cardinals LB Daryl Washington $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct and Tennesse DE Kamerion Wimbley $10,000 for hitting Arizona QB Carson Palmer in the knee area in games last week.

Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMO — Signed FB Smith Wright.

HOCKEY National Hockey League COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Activated F Marian Gaborik and D James Wisniewski from injured reserve.

DALLAS STARS — Placed D Aaron Rome on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 16.

American Hockey League HAMILTON BULLDOGS — Recalled D Matt Grassi from Wheeling (ECHL).

SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE — Recalled F Wade Megan from loan to Cincinnati (ECHL).

Central Hockey League ARIZONA SUNDOGS — Signed F Brandon Coccimiglio.

DENVER CUTTHROATS — Signed D Nello Ferrara.

SOCCER Major League Soccer COLUMBUS CREW — Signed MF Daniel Paladini.

SPORTING KANSAS CITY — Signed G Eric Kronberg.

COLLEGE ALABAMA — Suspended junior LB Xzavier Dickson and freshman RB Alvin Kamara from the football team and neither will play in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 2.

BENTLEY — Named Bill Kavanaugh football coach.

CASTLETON STATE — Announced the resignation of football coach Marc Klatt.

EMORY & HENRY — Named Curt Newsome football coach.

JAMES MADISON — Named Everett Withers football coach.

KANSAS STATE — Signed athletics director John Currie to a contract extension through the 2019 academic year.

NORTH CAROLINA — Announced it won’t seek the reinstatement of junior basketball G P.J. Hairston from the NCAA after the junior committed several rule violations.

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL — Named Jerry Mack football coach.

RUTGERS — Named Sarah Baumgartner senior associate athletic director.

UTAH — Named Dave Christensen offensive coordinator. Demoted Dennis Erickson to running backs coach.

PA 349 385 357 434 PA 270 208 324 388 PA 205 228 291 324 PA 311 296 367 354 PA 319 355 399 375 PA 274 277 332 362 PA 372 255 311 393

Sunday, Dec. 22 Bears at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

Tampa Bay at St. Louis, noon Indianapolis at Kansas City, noon Denver at Houston, noon Miami at Buffalo, noon New Orleans at Carolina, noon Dallas at Washington, noon Cleveland at N.Y. Jets, noon Minnesota at Cincinnati, noon Tennessee at Jacksonville, noon Arizona at Seattle, 3:05 p.m.

N.Y. Giants at Detroit, 3:05 p.m.

Oakland at San Diego, 3:25 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Green Bay, 3:25 p.m.

New England at Baltimore, 3:25 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 23 Atlanta at San Francisco, 7:40 p.m.

NFC LEADERS Week 15 Quarterbacks Att ComYds TD Int Foles, PHL 266 165 2398 23 2 J. McCown, CHI 220 147 1809 13 1 A. Rodgers, GBY 251 168 2218 15 4 R. Wilson, SEA 357 231 3077 24 8 Brees, NOR 575 392 4500 34 10 Romo, DAL 508 325 3602 29 9 S. Bradford, STL 262 159 1687 14 4 Cutler, CHI 296 189 2173 16 10 C. Newton, CAR 424 264 3049 21 11 M. Ryan, ATL 563 374 3887 22 14 Rushers Att Yds 269 1343 268 1221 258 1200 236 1125 260 1089 248 1028 242 1017 178 977 197 940 202 854

Avg 4.99 4.56 4.65 4.77 4.19 4.15 4.20 5.49 4.77 4.23

LG TD 57t 7 78t 10 55 7 45t 6 43 11 60 8 51 8 41 8 39 4 40t 6

Receivers No Yds 96 1146 90 1185 81 1449 81 1061 80 1265 76 1071 75 1275 73 998 73 963 73 823

Avg 11.9 13.2 17.9 13.1 15.8 14.1 17.0 13.7 13.2 11.3

LG 53t 44 87 79 80t 56t 61t 70t 80t 75t

L. McCoy, PHL A. Peterson, MIN Forte, CHI A. Morris, WAS M. Lynch, SEA Lacy, GBY Gore, SNF D. Murray, DAL Re. Bush, DET Stacy, STL

Garcon, WAS B. Marshall, CHI Cal. Johnson, DET De. Bryant, DAL Jeffery, CHI J. Graham, NOR De. Jackson, PHL Cruz, NYG Douglas, ATL Fitzgerald, ARI

TD 4 10 12 11 7 14 9 4 2 10

AFC LEADERS Week 15 Quarterbacks Att Com Yds P. Manning, DEN 580 393 4811 P. Rivers, SND 482 337 4048 Roethlisberger, PIT 525 340 3915 Ale. Smith, KAN 480 292 3160 Brady, NWE 578 352 4049 Dalton, CIN 512 315 3649 Tannehill, MIA 521 325 3627 Luck, IND 496 291 3299 J. Campbell, CLE 236 139 1597 Fitzpatrick, TEN 300 185 2107

J. Charles, KAN Ry. Mathews, SND Moreno, DEN Chr. Johnson, TEN

extension. Exercised the 2014 contract options on RHPs Colin O’Connell, Jason Mitchell, Wes Torres, Andy Mee, and Brian Oliver, Cs Zach Aakhus and Adam Davis, INFs Chase Tucker and Jairo Perez, OFs Chad Cergar, Kyle Robinson, and Nathan Pittman. Declined the options on RHP Travis Strong and INF Miles Walding.

Northwest League HILLSBORO HOPS — Named J.R. House manager and Mark Grace hitting coach.

PA 391 362 339 425

x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division

Rushers Att Yds 246 1181 236 1012 224 939 230 860

TRANSACTIONS PROS

NFL

Avg 4.80 4.29 4.19 3.74

TD Int 47 10 28 9 25 11 23 6 23 10 27 16 23 14 21 9 10 5 13 10 LG TD 46 11 51 5 25t 10 30t 5

Be. Tate, HOU Spiller, BUF F. Jackson, BUF Jones-Drew, JAX Ivory, NYJ R. Jennings, OAK

181 771 162 745 174 725 208 719 157 705 149 679

Receivers No Yds 99 1295 95 1307 89 914 87 1268 85 1007 78 1194 75 848 74 1467 73 1130 73 778

And. Johnson, HOU Ant. Brown, PIT Edelman, NWE A.. Green, CIN Ke. Wright, TEN De. Thomas, DEN Cameron, CLE Gordon, CLE Decker, DEN Welker, DEN

4.26 4.60 4.17 3.46 4.49 4.56

60 4 77 2 59 7 48 5 69 3 80t 6

Avg 13.1 13.8 10.3 14.6 11.8 15.3 11.3 19.8 15.5 10.7

LG 62t 56 44 82t 45 78t 53 95t 61 33

AFC Denver — clinched playoff spot Indianapolis — clinched AFC South Kansas City — clinched playoff spot DENVER Clinches AFC West and first-round bye with: — Win and Kansas City loss Clinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs with: — Win and Kansas City loss and New England loss or tie NEW ENGLAND Clinches AFC East with: — Win or tie, OR — Miami loss or tie Clinches first-round bye with: — Win and Cincinnati loss or tie and Indianapolis loss or tie, OR — Tie and Cincinnati loss and Indianapolis loss Clinches playoff spot with: — Cincinnati loss or tie CINCINNATI Clinches AFC North with: — Win and Baltimore loss or tie, OR — Tie and Baltimore loss Clinches playoff spot with: — Win and Miami loss or tie, OR — Tie and Miami loss BALTIMORE Clinches playoff spot with: — Win and Miami loss and San Diego loss or tie MIAMI Clinches playoff spot with: — Win and Baltimore loss and Cincinnati loss

COLLEGE Division III Championship

WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER 52, MOUNT UNION 14 Mount Union 7 7 Wis.-Whitewater 14 7

0 0 - 14 10 21 - 52

First quarter WW-Kumerow 17 pass from Behrendt (Kindler kick), 11:43.

MU-Burke 5 run (Ruhnke kick), 4:42.

WW-Huber 23 pass from Behrendt (Kindler kick), :40.

Second quarter WW-Huber 7 pass from Behrendt (Kindler kick), 4:09.

MU-Mitchell 11 run (Ruhnke kick), :29.

Third quarter WW-Ratliffe 18 run (Kindler kick), 12:11.

WW-FG Kindler 35, 5:26.

Fourth quarter WW-Kumerow 3 pass from Behrendt (Kindler kick), 12:12.

WW-Ratliffe 3 run (Kindler kick), 9:08.

WW-Grayvold 37 interception return (Kindler kick), 8:23.

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING- Mount Union- Nemeth 9-27, Mitchell 6-15, Burke 12-(minus 10), Wis.-Whitewater, Ratliffe 28-146, Behrendt 5-56, Givens 4-15, Ross, 1-2.

PASSING- Mount Union- Burke 22-31-2-316. Wis-Whitewater, Behrendt 20-28-0-249, Morris 0-1-0-0.

RECEIVING- MU- Gainer 7-109, Nicholls 5-57, Meacham 4-71, Wilkinson 3-53, Collichio 1-9, Mitchell 1-9, Nemeth 1-8. WWKumerow 7-103, Huber 4-65, Howard 4-34, Morris 3-41, Givens 1-5, Ratliffe 1-1.

7 10 11

NBA GB — 9 10½ 11½ 16 GB — ½ 2½ 3 4 GB — 5½ 7½ 8 12 GB — 4½ 6 9 10½ GB — — 7 8½ 16 GB — 2 4 5 10

Friday’s Games Philadelphia 121, Brooklyn 120, OT Cleveland 114, Milwaukee 111, OT Miami 122, Sacramento 103 Atlanta 118, Utah 85 Charlotte 116, Detroit 106 Indiana 114, Houston 81 Toronto 109, Dallas 108, OT Phoenix 103, Denver 102 Minnesota at L.A. Lakers (n) Saturday’s Games Cleveland at Bulls, 7 p.m.

Memphis at New York, 11 a.m.

Washington at Boston, noon Sacramento at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Houston at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Utah at Charlotte, 6:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 7:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

Dallas at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

New Orleans at Portland, 9 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

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

BULLS SCHEDULE Date 21 25 28 30 31 2 4

Opponent December CLEVELAND at Brooklyn DALLAS at Memphis TORONTO January BOSTON ATLANTA

Time 7 p.m.

11 a.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

PHOENIX at Milwaukee CHARLOTTE

7 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

Through Dec. 19 G FG FT Durant, OKC 25 230 213 Anthony, NYK 25 233 159 Love, MIN 25 207 153 James, MIA 25 228 144 Curry, GOL 24 205 98 Harden, HOU 22 165 163 George, IND 25 202 127 Aldridge, POR 27 260 109 Cousins, SAC 23 191 139 DeRozan, TOR 23 179 116 Afflalo, ORL 25 188 110 Lillard, POR 27 177 137 Nowitzki, DAL 24 184 102 Irving, CLE 24 186 94 Westbrook, OKC22 164 103 Ellis, DAL25 188 122 518 Martin, MIN 24 155 133 Griffin, LAC 27 211 123 Thompson, GOL 27 197 58 Wall, WAS 24 169 103

PTS 718 660 630 630 589 537 596 629 521 501 540 574 506 506 461 20.7 495 550 535 470

AVG 28.7 26.4 25.2 25.2 24.5 24.4 23.8 23.3 22.7 21.8 21.6 21.3 21.1 21.1 21.0 20.6 20.4 19.8 19.6

COLLEGE TOP 25 FARED Friday 1. Arizona (12-0) did not play. Next: vs.

Northern Arizona, Monday.

2. Syracuse (11-0) beat High Point 75-54. Next: vs. No. 8 Villanova, Saturday, Dec. 28.

3. Ohio State (11-0) did not play. Next: vs. Notre Dame, Saturday.

4. Wisconsin (12-0) did not play. Next: vs. Prairie View, Saturday, Dec. 28.

5. Michigan State (9-1) did not play.

Next: at Texas, Saturday.

6. Louisville (10-1) did not play. Next: at Florida International, Saturday.

7. Oklahoma State (10-1) did not play.

Next: vs. No. 20 Colorado, Saturday.

8. Duke (9-2) did not play. Next: vs.

Eastern Michigan, Saturday, Dec. 28.

8. Villanova (10-0) did not play. Next: vs. Rider, Saturday.

10. UConn (9-1) did not play. Next: at Washington, Sunday.

11. Wichita State (11-0) did not play.

Next: vs. North Carolina Central, Sunday.

12. Baylor (9-1) did not play. Next: vs.

Southern U., Sunday.

13. Oregon (10-0) did not play. Next: vs.

BYU, Saturday.

14. North Carolina (7-3) did not play.

Next: vs. Davidson, Saturday.

15. Memphis (7-2) did not play. Next: vs. Southeast Missouri State, Saturday.

16. Florida (8-2) did not play. Next: vs.

Fresno State, Saturday.

17. Iowa State (8-0) did not play. Next: vs. George Mason, Sunday.

18. Kansas (7-3) did not play. Next: vs.

Georgetown, Saturday.

19. Kentucky (8-3) did not play. Next: vs. Belmont, Saturday.

20. Colorado (10-1) did not play. Next: vs. No. 7 Oklahoma State, Saturday.

21. Gonzaga (10-1) did not play. Next: at Kansas State, Saturday.

22. UMass (10-0) did not play. Next: vs.

Florida State, Saturday.

23. Missouri (10-0) did not play. Next: vs. Illinois, Saturday.

24. San Diego State (8-1) did not play.

Next: vs. McNeese State, Saturday.

25. Iowa (10-2) did not play. Next: vs.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Sunday.

WEDNESDAY

TUESDAY

CLEVELAND 7 p.m.

WGN AM-1000 GRAND RAPIDS 7 p.m.

WCUU

at Brooklyn 11 a.m.

WGN, ESPN AM-1000 MILWAUKEE 4 p.m.

WCUU

ON TAP SATURDAY TV/Radio COLLEGE FOOTBALL 11 a.m.: NCAA, Division II, championship, NW Missouri St. vs. Lenoir-Rhyne, at Florence, Ala., ESPN2 1 p.m.: New Mexico Bowl, Washington St. vs. Colorado St., at Albuquerque, N.M., ESPN 2:30 p.m.: Las Vegas Bowl, Fresno St. vs. Southern Cal, ABC 4:30 p.m.: Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, Buffalo vs. San Diego St., at Boise, Idaho, ESPN 8 p.m.: New Orleans Bowl, Louisiana-Lafayette at Tulane, ESPN

3 p.m.: National coverage, Michigan St. at Texas, CBS 3 p.m.: Rider at Villanova, FS1 3:30 p.m.: Florida vs. Fresno St., at Sunrise, Fla., FSN 4:30 p.m.: Illinois vs. Missouri, at St. Louis, ESPN2 4:30 p.m.: Virginia Tech vs. VCU, at Richmond, Va., NBCSN

5 p.m.: Louisville at FIU, FS1 6:30 p.m.: Ohio St. vs. Notre Dame, at New York, ESPN2 7:30 p.m.: Michigan vs. Stanford, at Brooklyn, N.Y., FS1 10:30 p.m.: Colorado vs. Oklahoma St., at Las Vegas, ESPN2

AHL HOCKEY 7 p.m.: Grand rapids at wolves, wcuu

GOLF 9 p.m.: The Royal Trophy, inal round, at Guangzhou, China, TGC

NBA BASKETBALL 7 p.m.: Cleveland at Chicago, WGN

MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 11 a.m.: Georgetown at Kansas, ESPN 11 a.m.: Tulsa at TCU, FSN 1 p.m.: Florida St. vs. UMass, at Sunrise, Fla., FSN 1 p.m.: Youngstown St. at St. John’s, FS1 2 p.m.: Hampton vs. James Madison (at Richmond Coliseum), NBCSN 2:30 p.m.: Gonzaga vs. Kansas St., at Wichita, Kan., ESPN2

SOCCER 6:40 a.m.: Premier League, Cardiff at Liverpool, NBCSN 8:55 a.m.: Premier League, Manchester City at Fulham, NBCSN

WOMEN’S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL 8:30 p.m.: NCAA, Division I, championship, Wisconsin vs. Penn St., at Seattle, ESPN2

HOCKEY NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Blackhawks 38 25 7 6 56 140105 St. Louis 34 23 7 4 50 119 81 Colorado 34 23 10 1 47 100 80 Minnesota 37 20 12 5 45 86 88 Dallas 34 17 12 5 39 99 102 Winnipeg 37 16 16 5 37 100108 Nashville 35 16 16 3 35 80 99 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 37 25 7 5 55 119 93 Los Angeles 36 24 8 4 52 101 69 San Jose 35 21 8 6 48 113 88 Vancouver 38 21 11 6 48 104 92 Phoenix 34 18 10 6 42 106105 Calgary 35 13 16 6 32 88 111 Edmonton 37 11 23 3 25 95 127 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 35 23 10 2 48 96 74 Tampa Bay 35 21 11 3 45 97 84 Montreal 37 21 13 3 45 92 81 Detroit 37 16 12 9 41 94 101 Toronto 37 18 16 3 39 101106 Ottawa 37 14 17 6 34 103122 Florida 37 14 18 5 33 87 117 Buffalo 35 9 23 3 21 63 100 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 37 26 10 1 53 117 80 Washington 35 19 13 3 41 111104 Philadelphia 35 16 15 4 36 86 97 Carolina 35 14 14 7 35 81 98 New Jersey 36 14 15 7 35 85 90 N.Y. Rangers 36 16 18 2 34 82 100 Columbus 35 14 17 4 32 91 100 N.Y. Islanders 36 10 19 7 27 90 124 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Friday’s Games Vancouver 3, Blackhawks 2, SO Anaheim 3, New Jersey 2, OT N.Y. Islanders 5, N.Y. Rangers 3 Washington 4, Carolina 2 Winnipeg 5, Florida 2 Saturday’s Games Calgary at Pittsburgh, noon Phoenix at Ottawa, 1 p.m.

Colorado at Los Angeles, 3 p.m.

New Jersey at Washington, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at Columbus, 6 p.m.

Montreal at Nashville, 6 p.m.

Buffalo at Boston, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Carolina at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m.

Anaheim at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m.

St. Louis at Edmonton, 9 p.m.

Dallas at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Minnesota at N.Y. Rangers, 6:30 p.m.

Winnipeg at Vancouver, 7 p.m.

CANUCKS 3, BLACKHAWKS 2, SO

SCORING

MONDAY

NEW JERSEY 7 p.m.

CSN AM-720

PLAYOFF SCENARIOS WEEK 16 NFC Seattle — clinched playoff spot BEARS Clinches NFC North with: — Win and Detroit loss or tie and Green Bay loss SEATTLE Clinches NFC West and home-field advantage throughout NFC playoffs with: — Win or tie, OR — San Francisco loss or tie NEW ORLEANS Clinches NFC South and first-round bye with: — Win Clinches playoff spot with: — Arizona loss, OR — Tie and San Francisco loss or tie, OR — Tie and Arizona tie, OR — San Francisco loss and Arizona tie CAROLINA Clinches playoff spot with: — Win, OR — Tie and Arizona loss, OR — Tie and San Francisco loss, OR — Arizona loss and San Francisco loss SAN FRANCISCO Clinches playoff spot with: — Win, OR — Arizona loss, OR — Tie and Arizona tie PHILADELPHIA Clinches NFC East with: — Win and Dallas loss or tie

SUNDAY at Philadelphia 7:30 p.m.

NBC FM-105.9, AM-780

TD 5 8 6 8 2 11 7 9 8 10

BASKETBALL

EASTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L Pct Indiana 21 5 .808 Detroit 13 15 .464 Cleveland 10 15 .400 Bulls 9 16 .360 Milwaukee 5 21 .192 Atlantic Division W L Pct Boston 12 15 .444 Toronto 10 14 .417 Brooklyn 9 17 .346 New York 8 17 .320 Philadelphia 8 19 .296 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 20 6 .769 Atlanta 15 12 .556 Charlotte 13 14 .481 Washington 11 13 .458 Orlando 8 18 .308 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 21 5 .808 Houston 17 10 .630 Dallas 15 11 .577 New Orleans 11 13 .458 Memphis 10 15 .400 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 21 4 .840 Portland 22 5 .815 Denver 14 11 .560 Minnesota 13 13 .500 Utah 7 22 .241 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers 18 9 .667 Phoenix 15 10 .600 Golden State 14 13 .519 L.A. Lakers 12 13 .480 Sacramento 7 18 .280

SATURDAY

Vancouver 0 1 1 0 —3 Chicago 1 1 0 0 —2 Vancouver won shootout 2-1 First Period – 1, Chicago, Versteeg 7 (Kane, Handzus), 7:49. Penalties – Weber, Van (holding), 15:55; Bollig, Chi (interference), 18:39.

Second Period – 2, Chicago, Kane 21 (Rozsival, Oduya), 4:57. 3, Vancouver, Kassian 7 (Garrison), 8:19. Penalties – Rozsival, Chi (cross-checking), 2:24; Garrison, Van (tripping), 13:53; Chicago bench, served by Bickell (too many men), 16:06; Kesler, Van (tripping), 18:14.

Third Period – 4, Vancouver, D.Sedin 12 (Bieksa, H.Sedin), 10:48. Penalties – Hjalmarsson, Chi (delay of game), 4:15; Kesler, Van (tripping), 12:08.

Overtime – None. Penalties – None.

Shootout – Vancouver 2 (Santorelli G, D.Sedin NG, H.Sedin NG, Kassian NG, Weber NG, Booth NG, Dalpe NG, Kesler G), Chicago 1 (Kane NG, Toews NG, Sharp G, Hossa NG, Saad NG, Smith NG, Versteeg NG, Handzus NG).

Shots on Goal – Vancouver 3-14-6-1 – 24. Chicago 10-7-8-1 – 26.

Power-play opportunities – Vancouver 0 of 4; Chicago 0 of 4.

Goalies – Vancouver, Lack 5-2-0 (26 shots-24 saves). Chicago, Raanta 7-1-2 (24-22).

A – 21,966 (19,717). T – 2:36.

AHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Grand Rapids 28 21 5 1 1 44 105 62 Rockford 30 15 12 3 0 33 88 103 Milwaukee 25 13 7 4 1 31 66 66 Wolves 27 13 12 0 2 28 77 75 Iowa 26 11 13 2 0 24 61 70 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Toronto 26 15 9 1 1 32 72 63 Rochester 29 13 11 2 3 31 83 89 Lake Erie 27 13 11 0 3 29 73 82 Hamilton 29 12 14 0 3 27 71 85 Utica 27 10 15 1 1 22 63 80 West Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Abbotsford 31 20 9 1 1 42 102 87 Texas 30 17 9 2 2 38 100 82 Okla. City 30 11 14 0 5 27 80 94 Charlotte 28 12 15 0 1 25 75 87 San Antonio 30 11 17 0 2 24 76 93 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss.

Friday’s Games Binghamton 5, Syracuse 2 Toronto 3, Charlotte 1 Manchester 6, Portland 2 Bridgeport 3, Hartford 0 Utica 3, Abbotsford 0 Grand Rapids 3, Rockford 2, OT Springfield 3, Providence 2, SO Lake Erie 1, Rochester 0, SO Worcester 4, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 1 Adirondack 5, Norfolk 4 Oklahoma City 2, Texas 0 Milwaukee 4, San Antonio 0 Iowa 3, Hamilton 0

BETTING ODDS GLANTZ-CULVER LINE College Football Bowls FAVORITE PTS O/U UNDERDOG Saturday New Mexico Bowl At Albuquerque, N.M. Washington St. 5 (66) Colorado St. Las Vegas Bowl Southern Cal 6 (62½) Fresno St. Famous Idaho Potato Bowl At Boise, Idaho San Diego St. 1 (51) Buffalo New Orleans Bowl at Tulane 1½ (49) La.-Lafayette Monday Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl At St. Petersburg, Fla. East Carolina 13½(62½) Ohio Tuesday Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu Oregon St. 3 (64) Boise St. Thursday Little Caesars Pizza Bowl At Detroit Bowling Green 4½ (50) Pittsburgh Poinsettia Bowl At San Diego N. Illinois 1½ (58) Utah St. Friday Military Bowl At Annapolis, Md. Marshall 2½ (62½) Maryland Texas Bowl At Houston Minnesota 4 (47½) Syracuse Fight Hunger Bowl At San Francisco Washington 3 (60) BYU Dec. 28 Pinstripe Bowl At New York Notre Dame 15 (52½) Rutgers Belk Bowl At Charlotte, N.C. North Carolina 3 (57) Cincinnati Russell Athletic Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Louisville 3½ (56½) Miami Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl At Tempe, Ariz.

Kansas St. 3½ (55) Michigan Dec. 30 Armed Forces Bowl At Fort Worth, Texas Navy 6½ (55½) Middle Tenn.

Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn.

Mississippi 3 (57) Georgia Tech Alamo Bowl At San Antonio Oregon 13½(67½) Texas Holiday Bowl At San Diego Arizona St. 14 (71) Texas Tech Dec. 31 AdvoCare V100 Bowl At Shreveport, La. Arizona 7½ (57½) Boston College Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas UCLA 7 (47½) Virginia Tech Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn.

Mississippi St. 7 (50½) Rice Chick-fil-A Bowl At Atlanta Texas A&M 12 (74½) Duke Jan. 1 Gator Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia 9 (60½) Nebraska Heart of Dallas Bowl North Texas 6½ (55½) UNLV Capital One Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Wisconsin 1 (51) South Carolina Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. LSU 7½ (49) Iowa Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif.

Stanford 4½ (42½) Michigan St. Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz.

Baylor 16½(68½) UCF Jan. 2 Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Alabama 15 (51½) Oklahoma Jan. 3 Cotton Bowl At Arlington, Texas Missouri 1 (60½) Oklahoma St. Orange Bowl At Miami Ohio St. 2½ (68½) Clemson Jan. 4 BBVA Compass Bowl At Birmingham, Ala. Vanderbilt 2½ (54) Houston Jan. 5 GoDaddy.com Bowl At Mobile, Ala. Ball St. 8½ (64) Arkansas St. Jan. 6 BCS National Championship At Pasadena, Calif.

Florida St. 8½ (67) Auburn

FAVORITE

NFL Sunday PTS O/U

UNDERDOG

Miami 3 (43) at Buffalo at Carolina 3 (46½) New Orleans Dallas 2½ (53½) at Washington at St. Louis 4½ (43) Tampa Bay at Philadelphia 3 (56) Chicago at N.Y. Jets 2 (40½) Cleveland at Kansas City 7½ (45) Indianapolis at Cincinnati 7½ (48) Minnesota Denver 10½ (53) at Houston Tennessee 5 (44) at Jacksonville at Seattle 10½ (43½) Arizona at Detroit 9 (49) N.Y. Giants at San Diego 10 (50½) Oakland at Green Bay 3 (45) Pittsburgh at Baltimore 2½ (45) New England Monday at San Francisco13 (45½) Atlanta NCAA Basketball FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG at Kansas 8½ Georgetown at NC State 11½ East Carolina at TCU 3½ Tulsa at Oakland 3 E. Michigan at Cincinnati 7½ Middle Tenn. at UNC Wilmington 2½ Old Dominion at St. John’s 13 Yngstown St. at Toledo 9 Cleveland St. Florida St.-a 2½ UMass Butler 2 at Evansville at Coll. of Charleston 1 Kent St. Gonzaga 7½ Kansas St.-b at Virginia 10½ N. Iowa at Pittsburgh 17 Cal Poly Michigan St. 4½ at Texas at Vanderbilt 3 Georgia Tech Florida-a 18 Fresno St. Houston-c 4 Rice at LSU 9 UAB VCU-d 11½ Virginia Tech Missouri-e 1½ Illinois at UC Davis 2 Air Force Louisville 19½ at FIU at Arizona St. 12 Texas Tech Oklahoma 4½ Texas A&M-c at Alabama 4 Xavier at Marshall 2½ Arkansas St. Ohio St.-f 7½ Notre Dame at S. Illinois 7½ Ball St. Arkansas-g 10½ S. Alabama at Washington St. 2½ UTEP Michigan-h 3 Stanford New Mexico-i 1 Marquette at Oregon 5½ BYU Oklahoma St.-i 4½ Colorado at Tulane 5½ Alabama St. Northeastern-j 1 Milwaukee UC Santa Barbara-k 10½ W. Illinois at Utah St. 17 Troy Pacific-l 6 Bradley Princeton-l 4½ Portland at Kentucky 17 Belmont Fordham 3½ at Mnmth NJ at Green Bay 16 Fairfield at W. Kentucky 8 Murray St. at IPFW 12 E. Illinois at Georgia 8½ W. Carolina at Wake Forest 17½ UNC Grnsbro Manhattan-h 6½ Buffalo at Indiana St. 17 IUPUI at Villanova 20 Rider at Denver 5 UC Irvine St. Bonaventure 2½ at Niagara at San Diego 21 S. Utah at North Carolina 19½ Davidson at North Dakota 4½ S. Dakota St. at Cal St.-Fullerton 9½ Scrmnto St. at N. Dakota St. 13½ Towson at Memphis 18½ SE Missouri at Tennessee St. Pk Miami (Ohio) at Nebraska 23 The Citadel James Madison-d 3½ Hampton a-at Sunrise, Fla. b-at Wichita, Kan. c-at Toyota Center, Houston d-at Richmond Coliseum e-at St. Louis f-at New York g-at Little Rock, Ark. h-at Brooklyn, N.Y. i-at MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas j-at New Orleans k-at Logan, Utah l-at South Point Arena, Las Vegas NBA FAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG at New York 4½ (188) Memphis at Boston Pk (196) Washington at Orlando 4½ (201½) Sacramento at Charlotte 4½ (189) Utah Houston 2½ (209) at Detroit at Chicago 4½ (183) Cleveland at Milwaukee 3 (201½) Philadelphia at San Antonio 2½ (203½) Oklhoma City at Phoenix 1 (208) Dallas at Portland 9 (209) New Orleans at L.A. Clippers 9 (205½) Denver at Golden State 12 (207½) L.A. Lakers

FAVORITE at Pittsburgh at Ottawa at Los Angeles at Toronto at Columbus at Washington Montreal at Boston at Tampa Bay Anaheim St. Louis at San Jose

NHL LINE UNDERDOG -200 Calgary -115 Phoenix -160 Colorado -135 Detroit -125 Philadelphia -160 New Jersey -120 at Nashville -260 Buffalo -150 Carolina -130 at N.Y. Islanders -150 at Edmonton -200 Dallas

LINE +170 -105 +140 +115 +105 +140 +100 +220 +130 +110 +130 +170

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Comfort Keepers collected 5,071 pounds of food through its Feed Seniors Now food drive for local seniors in need during September, October and November.

“Our partners and the communities we serve continue to build our totals for the Feed Seniors Now campaign for Comfort Keepers,” said Karen Larsen, sales and marketing director for Comfort Keepers.

The food drive runs through the end of the month. Comfort Keepers partnered locally with Crossroads Care Center of Woodstock, McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, Fox Point in McHenry, Senior Services of Crystal Lake, Heritage Woods of McHenry, The Fountains of Crystal Lake, The Springs of Crystal Lake and Valley Hi (in Woodstock).

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Heidi Wheaton, 3, of Crystal Lake sits down to look through a book while shopping with her family Wednesday at Buy Local Books in Crystal Lake. The former Twice Told Tales has been renamed and is under new ownership.

New bookstore has community focus Crystal Lake business hopes to partner with schools, libraries

By EMILY K. COLEMAN ecoleman@shawmedia.com CRYSTAL LAKE – Zac Colandrea immediately had a vision for the bookstore on Williams Street in downtown Crystal Lake.

Long floor-to-ceiling shelves made from reclaimed wood would line the walls. Library ladders would provide access. The children’s section at the front of the shop would have a couch, and each nook would have a comfy chair.

Colandrea hopes the store will become more of a gathering space for the community, a place where shoppers can pause and open one of the 20,000 or so volumes that are stacked on shelves, the floor, in baskets and behind other books. An additional 25,000 books, mostly used, wait in a back room and in the shop’s basement.

“We want to create a little more efficiency, and we want that feeling of, ‘It’s a bookshop,’” he said. “We want to smell the books.”

“Small-town, old-fashioned, charming, the customers love that,” added Sarah Carzoli, the store’s new manager.

Colandrea and his partner, Mike Dregalla, also of Crystal Lake, took ownership of the store, formerly Twice Told Tales, on Dec. 1. He’s renamed it Buy Local Books and hired Carzoli and her daughter to handle the day-to-day operations.

Colandrea sees the bookstore as a physical platform for their other business, Forward Motion, which he and Dregalla operate with a third partner, Michael Campell.

McHenry County College will offer a health-care provider CPR class from 5 to 9:30 p.m.

Jan. 23 in Room A119 at the college, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake.

This course meets the requirements for recognition as a Basic Life Support Rescuer for health-care providers by the American Heart Association. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a certification in BLS CPR and contact hours will be issued.

The cost is $70, including all materials.

For information, contact Ruth Kormanak at 815-4797879 or at rkormanak@ mchenry.edu. To register, call 815-455-8588 and refer to course ID: UHL U02-007.

– Northwest Herald

Walgreen’s 1Q profit jumps 68 percent

Kyle Grillot – kgrillot@shawmedia.com

Buy Local Books owner Zac Colandrea (left) and store manager Sarah Carzoli inside the downtown Crystal Lake bookstore. Colandrea bought the store – formerly Twice Told Tales – Dec. 1 and plans to take the store in a new direction.

Buy Local Books What: A new- and used-book store Where: 61 N. Williams St. in Crystal Lake Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Information: Call 815-459-4343 or go to facebook.com/buylocalbooks.

Forward Motion is an education consulting firm working to develop literacy products that combine technology, literacy and problem-solving, Colandrea said. The idea is to provide teachers with tools they can use to keep learning going while they’re

working with other students.

Colandrea hopes to use the bookstore’s customers and the larger community to learn what they’re looking for, and use that as a jumping off point.

Colandrea is big into community involvement – even with the future look of the store.

After the bookstore’s new management settle in, those interested will get to vote on one of three layouts.

He’s also trying out new, extended hours, opening Sundays and having longer hours during the week.

See BOOKS, page E2

Walgreen’s fiscal firstquarter earnings soared 68 percent as investments in other companies paid off for the nation’s largest drugstore chain, but a slowdown in generic drug introductions helped squeeze profitability.

The Deerfield-based company said Friday that it booked a total of $376 million in income during the quarter that ended Nov. 30 from its stakes in European health and beauty retailer Alliance Boots and U.S. pharmaceutical wholesaler AmerisourceBergen Corp.

Last year, Walgreen Co. acquired a 45 percent stake in Alliance Boots, which runs the largest drugstore chain in the United Kingdom, and it has an option to buy the rest of the company in 2015.

– The Associated Press

Stores open for 100 hours to attract shoppers

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO The Associated Press NEW YORK – Some stores are ending the holiday shopping season the same way they began it – with round-the-clock, marathon shopping hours.

Kohl’s for the first time is staying open for essentially five days straight, from 6 a.m. Friday through 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Macy’s and Kmart are opening some of their stores for more than 100 consecutive hours from Friday through Christmas Eve. And Toys R Us is staying open for 87 hours straight starting Saturday, which is typically the second-biggest shopping day of the year.

The expanded hours in the final days before Christmas are reminiscent of how some retailers typically begin the season on the day after Thanksgiving – known as Black Friday. The strategy comes as stores try to recoup lost sales during a season that’s been hobbled by a number of factors.

Despite a recovering economy, many Americans have been struggling with stagnant wages and other issues. On top of that, the time period between the official holiday shopping kickoff on Black Friday and the end of the season is six days shorter than a year ago. That has given Americans less time to shop.

“Our customers love the option to shop late night, overnight and/or first thing in the morning.”

Elina Kazan Macy’s spokeswoman

Sales at U.S. stores rose 2 percent to $176.7 billion from Nov. 1 through Sunday, according to ShopperTrak. That’s a slower pace than the 2.4 percent increase the Chicago store-data tracker expects for the entire two-month season.

The disappointing growth pace has put more pressure on retailers to get people into stores in the final days before Christmas. A lot is at stake because they can make up to 40 percent of their revenue in November and December.

“It’s make or break for the retailers,” said C. Britt Beemer, chairman of America’s Research Group, a consumer research company. “They have to make up for lost ground.”

Retailers hope the expanded hours will make it easier for Americans such as Peter Sallese, who either stayed out of stores so far because of money problems, inclement weather and other issues. The financial executive from New York

City said he’s usually finished with shopping by mid-December, but with the shortened season, he fell behind.

“Basically, when I came back from Thanksgiving, there was no time,” Sallese said. “Add in the snow and the freezing weather, and you didn’t feel like shopping.”

This isn’t the first year retailers have used marathon hours to lure shoppers. Toys R Us will open for from 6 a.m. Saturday to 9 p.m. Christmas Eve – the fourth year it’s had marathon hours at the end of the season.

This is the third year Kmart has offered roundthe-clock hours. The discounter will open a little more than one-tenth of its 1,100 stores from 6 a.m.

Friday until 10 p.m. Christmas Eve. Macy’s began testing the 24-hour strategy 2006, but it’s made some tweaks this year. Most locations were open for 48 hours straight during the final two days before Christmas last year. This year, 37 of Macy’s 800 stores will be open for 107 hours from 7 a.m. Friday to 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. The rest of Macy’s locations will be open between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. from Friday through Monday. On Christmas Eve, most Macy’s stores will open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“Our customers love the option to shop late night, overnight and/or first thing in the morning,” said Elina Kazan, a Macy’s spokeswoman.

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Fury, frustration over Target data breach

BlackBerry posts 3Q loss of $4.4 billion TORONTO – BlackBerry reported a $4.4 billion loss in the third quarter and a 56 percent drop in revenue in its first quarterly report under new chairman and chief executive John Chen.

Despite the results, Chen said on a conference call with analysts that BlackBerry “has a really good shot” of turning a profit in 2016 and management will try its best to achieve the goal. Chen later laughed when an analyst wished him the “best of luck.”

The former Sybase CEO is credited with turning around Sybase, a data company that was sold to SAP in 2010. Chen said reviving BlackBerry will be his most “complicated” challenge but noted, however, that the company has $3.2 billion in cash, which will “definitely allow us to engineer our turnaround.”

Chen later told reporters he is dropping the interim label from his title and will stay CEO until BlackBerry is on a much firmer footing.

BlackBerry also announced Friday that it’s entering into a five-year partnership with Foxconn, the Taiwanese company that assembles products in vast factories in China.

Oracle buying Responsys for about $1.39 billion REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. – Oracle is buying cloud-based business-to-consumer marketing software company Responsys for about $1.39 billion.

Oracle, which also makes business software, said the deal will extend its offerings of cloud businesses. It already offers cloud-based opportunities for sales, commerce, service, social and marketing activities.

Earlier this week, Oracle reported that its fiscal secondquarter net income edged down slightly, hurt by flat revenue from new software licenses and cloud software subscriptions. The performance still beat Wall Street’s view.

– The Associated Press

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO and BREE FOWLER The Associated Press NEW YORK – Potential victims of credit card fraud tied to Target’s security breach said they had trouble contacting the discounter through its website and call centers.

Angry Target customers expressed their displeasure in comments on the company’s Facebook page. Some even threatened to stop shopping at the store. Target apologized on Facebook and said it’s working hard to resolve the problem and is adding more workers to field calls and help solve website issues.

The fury and frustration come as the nation’s second-largest discounter acknowledged Thursday that data connected to about 40 million credit- and debit-card accounts were stolen as part of a breach that began over Thanksgiving weekend.

The theft is the second-largest credit-card breach in U.S. history, exceeded only by a scam that began in 2005 involving retailer TJX Cos. That incident affected at least 45.7 million card users.

Target disclosed the theft a day after reports that the company was investigating a breach. The retailer’s data-security troubles and its ensuing public relations nightmare threaten to drive off holiday shoppers during the company’s busiest time of year.

Customers who made purchases by swiping their cards at Target’s U.S. stores between Nov. 27 and Dec. 15 may have had their accounts exposed. The stolen data included customer names, credit- and debit-card numbers, card expiration dates and the embedded code on the magnetic strip found on the backs of cards, Target said.

There was no indication the threeor four-digit security numbers visible on the back of the card were affected, Target said. The data breach did not affect online purchases, the company said.

Eric Hausman, a Target spokesman, said the company is engaged in “an ongoing investigation.”

Target hasn’t disclosed exactly how the breach occurred but said it has

AP photo

Shoppers arrive at a Target store in Los Angeles on Thursday. fixed the problem.

Given the millions of dollars that companies such as Target spend implementing credit-card security measures each year, Avivah Litan, a security analyst with Gartner Research, said she believes the theft may have been an inside job.

“The fact this breach can happen with all of their security in place is really alarming,” Litan said.

Other experts theorize that Target’s network was hacked and infiltrated from the outside.

Whatever the case, Jason Oxman, CEO of the Electronics Transaction Association, which represents the payments technology industry, said data breaches such as Target’s are generally “heavily organized and sophisticated.”

Annual losses from global credit-

and debit-card fraud are on the rise.

Last year, it reached $11.27 billion, up 11.4 percent from the previous year, according to The Nilson Report, which tracks global payments. Even so, Nilson’s publisher David Robertson pointed out that fraud still accounts for less than 6 cents of every $100 spent.

Target, which has almost 1,800 stores in the U.S. and 124 in Canada, said it immediately told authorities and financial institutions once it became aware of the breach Dec. 15. The company is teaming with a third-party forensics firm to investigate and prevent future problems.

The credit-card breach poses a serious problem and threatens to scare away shoppers who worry about the safety of their personal data.

Target advised customers Thursday to check their statements careful-

ly. Those who see suspicious charges should report them to their credit card companies and call Target at 866-8528680. Cases of identity theft can also be reported to law enforcement or the Federal Trade Commission.

“Target’s first priority is preserving the trust of our guests, and we have moved swiftly to address this issue, so guests can shop with confidence,” Chairman, President and CEO Gregg Steinhafel said Thursday in a statement.

The incident is particularly troublesome for Target because it has used its store-branded credit and debit cards as a marketing tool to attract shoppers with a 5 percent discount.

During an earnings call in November, the company said some 20 percent of store customers as of October have the Target-branded cards.

Crystal Lake bookstore’s model may help turn tide for industry goal. Giving access to good content locally where you can go down the street and go into the store and physically leave with a book the same day you want it, that’s what our goal is.”

Buy Local Books’ model isn’t a new one, and according to industry watchers, it’s part of what may be turning the tide for independent bookstores.

If recent trends continue, it will push back what has been a steady decline since the mid-1990s.

The U.S. Census Bureau put the number of book-

• BOOKS Continued from page E1 Colandrea also wants to partner with area schools and libraries and host workshops, author readings and readings for children.

“Our plan’s not to compete with Amazon,” Colandrea said. “We want to provide a good value for our community, and competing with Amazon is not our

stores at 9,700 in 2008, its most recent statistic, down from 10,600 the year before.

Illinois has 253 independent and 40 chain bookstores, according to a 2013 survey by Publishers Weekly.

Large bookstore chains claimed 25 percent of spending on books in the third quarter this year, up from 20 percent over the same period last year, while sales through online retailers dropped, according to Publishers Weekly.

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By PHILLIP ALDER Newspaper Enterprise Association

Niccolo Machiavelli, an Italian who is famous for writing “The Prince,” said, “Ambition is so powerful a passion in the human breast that however high we reach, we are never satisied.”

At the bridge table, we must decide how high we wish to reach. In this deal, North opens one diamond, South responds one spade, and North raises to three spades (yes, he might bid four spades). Now South normally has three choices.

He can pass with no interest in game. He can raise to four spades. Any other suit bid shows interest in a slam.

Here, four diamonds is a control-bid (cue-bid), usually indicating the ace.

However, since it is partner’s irst-bid suit, South might have only the diamond king when he does not have the club ace. (Do not make your irst controlbid with a shortage -- void or singleton -- in partner’s second suit.)

North then control-bid four hearts. (If North-South had been using Roman Key-Card Blackwood, North would have bid four

no-trump.) This allowed South to use Blackwood twice before jumping to seven spades. (Yes, South might have bid seven notrump.)

West leads the club queen.

After winning trick one with his king, South cashes the spade ace, getting the bad news. Now he crosses to dummy’s club ace and plays the spade nine, capturing East’s 10 with his king. Back to the board with a heart, another spade through East picks up his trumps and allows declarer to claim.

Contact Phillip Alder at pdabridge@prodigy.net.

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REQUEST FOR BIDS/PROPOSALS

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

McHenry 3BR Ranch

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 $199 Move-In Special Large 1BR, from $699. 2BR, 1.5BA from $799. Appl, carpet and laundry. 815-385-2181 McHenry -1 & 2BR some utilities included, balcony $700 & UP Broker Owned 815-347-1712

McHenry 2BR, 2BA Deluxe Apt. Near town, clean, C/A, laundry, NO PETS. 815-690-1614 or 708-436-0035 1600 sq ft, 2BR, great room.

Dining room, laundry, fireplace, waterfront, private entrance, 3 blocks to metra. Furnished or non, no smoking. 815-363-9033 Have a photo you'd like to share?

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WOODSTOCK UPPER 1BR

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

815-353-0056

WOODSTOCK

WILLOW BROOKE

MCHENRY 3-5BR, 2-3BA

Fenced back yard, 2 car garage. $1200/mo. Agent Owned.

K. D. Schaid Appraisal 815-363-2449

MCHENRY 3BR. 1.5BA Attached garage, pets welcome. $1200/mo. 815-759-8533 McHenry Patriot Estates & Prairie Lake Townhomes Ask About our 1BR Special 2BR Starting at $1250.00. .

Rents Starting at

$710 Studio, 1 & 2 Bedrooms FREE Pool & Fitness Center

815-338-2383 www.cunat.com

Woodstock WINTER SPECIAL 2BR APTS Starting @ $730 Autumnwood Apt. Elevator Building 815-334-9380 www.cunat.com McHenryCountySports.com is McHenry County Sports

ILLINOIS CONCEALED CARRY CLASSES 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

815-759-1900 / mjones@mc.net Education

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST The Allendale Association, a multi-service child welfare agency seeks a part time (6 - 10 hours per week) Speech Therapist for our day education treatment program located in Woodstock, IL. Candidate will provide individual and group therapy to students with communicative disorders & consultation to classroom teachers and will also conduct speech and language screenings and evaluations. Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits & an education assistance plan.

Please visit www.allendale4kids.org to download application and send with a copy of your resume to:

ALLENDALE ASSOCIATION Attn: HR Dept, P.O. Box 1088, Lake Villa, IL 60046 Fax: 847-356-0290 AA/EEO www.allendale4kids.org

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

(Published in the Northwest Herald December 21, 2013 #A2433)

PUBLIC NOTICE

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 BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY HOME, 3 BEDROOMS, 1.5 BATHS, 2.5 CAR GARAGE, 1.5 ACRES, $1800/MO. 815-529-7885

www.cunat.com

ISLAND LAKE 2 BEDROOM

Lakewood estate lot 1.7 acres, no restrictions, previously sold for $130,000 now only $38,500 Broker Owned 815-347-1712

1.5 Bath, A/C, Stove, Refrigerator, Garage, No Pets. Broker Owned.

847-683-7944 HURRY!!

200 ft waterfront, boat, dock, deck.

1.5 ac, 2BA, C/A, new carpet, tile. $1395/mo.

708-296-4476

815-334-9380

McHenry Apt in Private Home

Check out Working World's website for new job opportunities!

McHenry: 1BR, new paint & kitchen, quiet building, no smoke/ pets. $700 incl. Heat. Call Ginelle 815-344-3797 815-768-0267

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1BR/$700 & 2BR/$800. Heat, water incl. NO PETS. Sec. Dep. Req. New Lndry 630-270-7373 leave VM

1 & 2 Bedroom Rents Starting $735

Great References. 224-858-4515

Please send resume and cover letter with minimum salary requirements to:

Home of the Sparrow, Inc.

Harvard: Clean, newly remodeled 2BR vintage coach house. $700/mo. Garage avail. Near train 815-943-0504

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

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

MCHENRY QUIET BUILDING

Crystal Lake/Ridgefield 1BR

815-219-2823

Manufacturing

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

WOODSTOCK 3 BEDROOM

$645/mo, gas & electric included.

Parking, no pets/smoking.

815-338-7395 Fox Lake Remod 1BR $750 & Garden Unit, $695, util incl except elec, + laundry & storage, no dogs Agent Owned.

815-814-3348 HARVARD AREA Huge 3BR, 2BA loft apt. Quiet. Frplc, W/D, C/A. Fish/Swim. Pets ok. $1025/mo.

815-648-2716

HEBRON 2BR CONDO'S

Woodstock -1BR, Den, Utility Rm Close to Sq, living rm, kitchen, no pets/smoking. $725/mo + utilities.

Security + ref req. 815-338-1734

Crystal Lake 1BR $760

CRYSTAL LAKE 2 BEDROOM

Dental Assistant PT/FT

Local Milk Delivery - Huntley

IRISH PRAIRIE APTS

ELECTRICAL – PART TIME

Animal Medical Center Crystal Lake

DRIVER

MCHENRY - ROUTE 31

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

2 Car Garage, Pet Friendly Free Health Club Membership.

815-363-5919 or 815-363-0322 McHenry Private Home 3200 sq ft brick ranch, 2 levels.

Mother/Daughter Apt. 4BR, 3 full BA, 2 kitchens, 2 laundry rooms, 2 fireplaces, waterfront, 3 blocks from metra. Furnished or non.

815-363-9033 McHenry/Ringwood, 2 BR, 1 BA, Fin. Bsmt. with Fplc., Possible 3rd Br., 1st & Last Mo. Sec. $1175/mo 847-812-1927 McHenry: 5102 Ashland, 4BR, 2BA, 2 car gar., fenced yrd., $1295/mo+sec., pets OK with additional dep. 815-245-2525

WONDER LAKE LARGE 2 STORY 3 bedroom, fenced in yard, 2 car garage, $1350/mo.

815-509-5679

Wonder Lake ~ 2 Bedroom

1 bath, bonus room, pets OK with deposit, $650 + sec. Mgr Broker Owned. Shawn 224-577-5521

WONDER LAKE ~ EAST SIDE 3 bedroom, $1090/mo. 2 story, Avail. Now, W/D hook-up, pets OK. 773-510-3643 ~ 773-510-3117 Wonder Lake ~ Lake Front House Beautifully Remodeled 2BR, 1BA Huge deck & pier, $1150 + utilities No dogs. Agent Owned.

815-814-3348 Wonder Lake: nice 2BR w/3 car gar., & lndry $890/mo Broker Owned 815-347-1712 Woodstock 2 & 3BR, new paint, fenced yard, 2 car gar., $850 & UP Broker Owned 815-347-1712

CRYSTAL LAKE ~ MUST SELL Moving Out of State, Refurbished 2BR Trailer. Lot rent $565 on craigslist, $6500. 7920 Ridgefield Rd, Lot 48. 815-527-2669

Crystal Lake CHEAP & CLEAN Office Suite. 300 SF.

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

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McHenry County will accept sealed proposals for RFP # 14-12 PROVIDE SERVICES TO PRINT AND MAIL REAL ESTATE TAX BILLS FOR THE McHENRY COUNTY TREASURER, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098 due January 15, 2014, at 2:00 PM (CST), in the office of Donald A. Gray, CPPB, Director of Purchasing, McHenry County Administrative Building- Room 200, 2200 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098. Prospective bidders may obtain bidding documentation at www.co.mchenry.il.us or http://www.co.mchenry.il.us/ departments/purchasing/Pages/ index.aspx or by contacting the purchasing department at 815-334-4818. All contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

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 JOHN R YANKOWITZ Deceased Case No. 13PR000145 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of: JOHN R YANKOWITZ of: MCHENRY, IL Letters of office were issued on: 5/28/2013 to: Representative: PRESENTACION YANKOWITZ 7115 STONEWIER PT MCHENRY, IL 60050-6401 whose attorney is: BURNS, SANDRA LAW OFFICES OF 348 LATHROP AVENUE RIVER FOREST, IL 60305 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 14, 21, 28, 2013. #A2403)

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 LEONIDAS JOHN ALTENO Deceased Case No. 13PR000292 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of: LEONIDAS JOHN ALTENO of: WOODSTOCK, IL Letters of office were issued on: 11/18/2013 to: Representative: ANNA MARIE ALTENO 19316 FRANK CT WOODSTOCK, IL 60098-9139 whose attorney is: MICHLING HOFMANN PLAZA & WICK 101 N THROOP STREET WOODSTOCK, IL 60098 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.

Notice is hereby given that the Prairie Grove Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at the Prairie Grove Village Hall, 3125 Barreville Road, Prairie Grove, Illinois 60012, at 7:00 P.M. on January 7, 2014 to consider an application by Courtesy Car Carrier of Crystal Lake, Inc. 4018 Wyndwood Drive, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014 for the following request, in accordance with the Prairie Grove Zoning Ordinance: Issuance of a Special Use Permit to allow the outdoor storage of vehicles.

The property consists of 1.34 acres, more or less, and is located at 2411 Route 176, Prairie Grove, Illinois 60014, which is legally described as follows: 4310 Crystal Lake Road - Suite C&D Mchenry IL 60050 THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING SOUTH AND EAST OF THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OFWAY LINE OF ILLINOIS STATE ROUTE #176, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES, 18 MINUTES, 33 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, 237.35 FEET FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES, 41 MINUTES, 27 SECONDS WEST, 137.03 FEET; THENCE NORTH 47 DEGREES, 57 MINUTES, 39 SECONDS WEST, 164.06 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID ILLINOIS STATE ROUTE #176; THENCE NORTH 42 DEGREES, 02 MINUTES, 21 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OFWAY LINE, 383.41 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES, 18 MINUTES, 33 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER, 393.88 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL CONTAINING 1.3415 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN McHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 14-25-200-009 The property is currently zoned Class B - Business Zoning District.

A copy of the application is on file and may be examined during regular business hours in the Prairie Grove Village Hall, 3125 Barreville Road, Prairie Grove, Illinois 60012, (815) 455-1411. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. Published by order of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Prairie Grove, McHenry County, Illinois.

Kimberly D. Minor, Village Clerk Village of Prairie Grove (Published in the Northwest Herald December 21, 2013 #A2431)

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on DECEMBER 5, 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 DARUZ ELECTRIC located at 180 BRIARWOOD DRIVE, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014 Dated DECEMBER 5, 2013 /s/ Katherine C. Schultz County Clerk (Published in the Northwest Herald December 7, 14, 21, 2013. #A2370)

/s/ Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Circuit Court

PUBLIC NOTICE

(Published in the Northwest Herald December 7, 14, 21, 2013. #A2367)

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that on DECEMBER 05, 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

PUBLIC NOTICE OF

postpersons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as VOTREVUMASUKAWA located at 629 DAVID ST LAKE IN THE HILLS IL 60156 Dated DECEMBER 05, 2013 /s/ Katherine C. Schultz County Clerk (Published in the Northwest Herald December 7, 14, 21, 2013. #A2368)

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1995 Olds Cutless, 4 door,

automatic, 3.1 V6, 146,444 miles, $1000/OBO 815-814-5983 2003 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS Excellent condition! Low miles, Grandma owned. Would make great taxi or limo $6700 or best.

847-343-2269

2005 Dodge Neon SE

4 door, auto, 1 owner, well maintained, great on gas.

Free 3 month warranty, $3300.

815-344-9440

2005 Mercury Grand Marquis 1 owner, 36K miles, GS model.

V8, loaded, great condition, very clean, white w/silver under panel. $7000/obo.

847-337-1262

2007 FORD FOCUS SE Metallic gray, 57K miles.

Automatic/power windows and lock. Great condition and very clean!

$9,250/obo For More Details Call

815-701-3301

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

1998 Chevy Tahoe LT

1 owner, 4 door, 4x4, rebuilt motor and trans, fully loaded. $3600, free 3 month warranty.

815-344-9440

2002 Mercury Mountaineer

1 owner, 7 passenger, 4x4, loaded.

Heated seats, well maintained.

Free 3 month warranty, $4500.

815-344-9440

1995 GMC C1500 Sierra 5.7L V8, clean, no rust, cloth seats, 67K mi., new starter, radiator, hoses, rear brakes, serp belt, $3600 815-289-9438

2002 Chevy S10 $1800/OBO 224-381-5675 2003 Ford Windstar LX

1 owner, super low miles.

61K only, fully loaded.

Free 3 month warranty, $4300.

815-344-9440

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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

2006 ENCLOSED TRAILER Great Timber 5x8 with permanent license, $1600/obo.

815-308-5626

1997 Yamaha VMAX 600 XT Electric start, reverse, $1200.

1987 Yamaha Phazer Electric start, $600. Trailer avail.

815-578-8600 ~ 815-337-9400 2002 Polaris 500 Classic Touring, Excellent Cond., many extras $2100 847-639-2260 Snowmobile Helmets (2) Arctic Cat Each $180/new, asking $50/OBO AND/OR 1 leather Artic Cat jacket, & bib pants $120/OBO 815-344-1153

Automatic Dishwasher – Whirlpool White - $50. 847-658-8414 Dishwasher: Maytag Excellent Shape, Used Moderately, Almond, Must See! $75 OBO 815-568-5391 REFRIGERATOR - GE White w/ Freezer and Ice Maker. $100 or best offer. 224-569-3776 Small Blue Recliner Excellent Condition - $40 firm 815-943-7757 Washing Machine – Apartment Size Haier Model HLP23E, 1.5 cu.ft.

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3 Antique hard maple Windsor back chairs by Nichols & Stone, Mass. – matching, 2 w/arms, 34”H at back, seat 17” across, 7 spokes & wide flared neck pc., 2 braces - $75 for all 847-428-2511 ANTIQUE OAK CHAIR - 36" high at back & seat 16-1/2" wide. 2 curved accent braces. Chair is in excellent condition & very sturdy. $50.

815-236-1747

Avon Christmas Plates

from 70's & 80's. $125/OBO. 815-385-4353

Burger King Toys

Star Wars, Toy Story, Simpsons, M&M,1997-99. Original package. $10/ea.

847-807-9156

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

815-236-1747

COMIC BOOKS

In 6 boxes, $5-$50.

847-648-1911 Dairy Milk Can. 20”Tall x 13”Diameter. $35.

815-344-7993 Dickens Heritage Village Collection People & Accessories. $275 OBO. 815-385-4353

Hall or Bedroom Bench

Unique and beautiful, cherry, 6 leg with lion claw feet, upholstered, 42”Lx18.5”Wx21”H, exc cond! $195 815-861-6119

Ham Operator, Morse Code

Machine w/original tapes, 1960's, excellent condition, $65.

815-578-0212

HIGH CHAIR - Antique Pine, Child's.

39" H x 17" W w/ removable metal tray. Tray arm lifts. $125. McHenry 815-236-1747

High Chair - Oak

Older with tray in front, $85.

847-515-8012 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 LADDERBACK CHAIRS 3 GC AND 5 NEED RUSHING. 5 STRIPPED 224-241-8070. $100

Metal Tripod Stand

Ornamental metal, 5'H, to display pictures, etc, $45.

847-515-8012 McHenryCountySports.com is McHenry County Sports

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

STAMP COLLECTION-COMPLETE 2 Albums - 3 Catalogues.

Wonderful hobby, $400 815-455-2112

NFL Authentic Jersey Number 34 Walter Payton size 50 Original Cost $300 ASKING $200 Brand new w/tags 815-385-2316

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Dewback/Sandtrooper/Ronto/ Jawa/Luke/Tauntaun, $25/ea.

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Matching pair, 48” off of IH horse drawn hay rake, $130.

815-701-2076

Precious Moments

Salt & Pepper, gold floral, $135.

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Star War Action Figurines

STEEL WHEELS

6 Piece Thanksgiving Dinner. $150. 815-382-2455

Sugar & Creamer Pickard

Christmas Wreath, $100.

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Secretary/Bookcase Solid Oak w/ curved glass front & drop-front desk and three drawers. $250. 815-338-4049

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Snowmobile Suit ~ Leather

Yamaha, like new. Men's, size large with bibs and jacket, $400.

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Ivory color heavy felt. Very little wear. Just dry cleaned.

Asking $80. 815-356-9844 Womans Full Length Faux Lynx coat, Size 14, very little wear.

Asking $80 obo. 815-356-9844 Womans Full Length Suede coat w/ fur liner, cuffs & collar, Size 18.

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888/800-6100

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888/471-1219

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815/338-2780 www.reichertautos.com

AUTO GROUP - GARY LANG BUICK 815/385-2100

BILL JACOBS MINI

815/385-2100

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800/295-0166

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2145 S. Eastwood Dr. • Woodstock, IL

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206 S. State Street • Hampshire, IL

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847/683-2424

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7255 Grand Avenue • Gurnee, IL

888/471-1219

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800/935-5913

River Rd & Oakton, • Des Plaines, IL

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

www.clcjd.com

GURNEE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM

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6 year old Shih Tzu This little lady was a proud mama to 7 babies who have all found homes and now its her turn to be pampered and loved forever. She gets along well with cats and other dogs.

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SHILOH

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.

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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.

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8 year old short hair white with Tabby markings female cat She is talkative and friendly and wants to be your one and only four legged family pet. See Leah at the McHenry Petsmart.

SIENNA

7 month old short hair brown/black Tabby spayed female kitten Friendly and sweet. See Sienna Sat. 12/21 at the Algonquin Petsmart from 11 til 2.

STACEY

spayed short hair brownTabby born 9/10/13 Very social and friendly.

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Join us for Pet Pictures with Santa!

Saturday, Dec. 14th, 11am to 2pm We will be hosting this at both Petsmart locations in Algonquin (on Randall Rd in the Algonquin Commons Shopping area) and Rockford (on State St.).

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AUTO GROUP - GARY LANG CHEVROLET

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ELGIN HYUNDAI

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888/538-4492

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www.motorwerks.com

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847/604-5050

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www.garylangauto.com

800/935-5923

ELGIN TOYOTA

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119 Route 173 • Antioch, IL

O’HARE HONDA

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KNAUZ MINI

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MOTOR WERKS CADILLAC

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www.gurneedodge.com

815/385-7220

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1564 W. Ogden Ave. • Naperville, IL

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5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

Helping Paws Animal Shelter 2500 HARDING LANE, WOODSTOCK, 60098

FAITH

815/385-2000

AUTO GROUP GARY LANG KIA

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

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DSH BAILEY AND NIBBLET They came into rescue when their young owner passed and would like to stay together. Nibblet and Bailey can be seen at the Crystal Lake Petsmart Adoption Center.

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CRYSTAL LAKE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

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23 N. Route 12 • Fox Lake

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2 year old male ScottishTerrier mix We took Scotty from a kill shelter before his time ran out. He is very cute and scruffy looking. This is his "c'mon let's go!" face.

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7255 Grand Avenue • Gurnee, IL

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866/561-8676

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800 Dundee Ave. • East Dundee, IL

www.springhillford.com

800/935-5913

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815/459-4000 www.martin-chevy.com

800/935-5393

847/234-1700

5220 W. Northwest Highway Crystal Lake, IL

Barrington & Dundee Rds. Barrington, IL

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www.avenuechevrolet.com

800/935-5909

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Brown Tiger Female Kitten Fanta is a darling girl with lovely orange splashes in her brown tiger coat. She is about 3.5 months old.

FIONA

Tortoiseshell Female Kitten Fiona is a pretty little tortie girl who loves to cuddle. She is Fanta’s sister.

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

See our cats daily at the Petsmarts in McHenry and Algonquin

DENNIS

Black Male Kitten Dennis is a playful and affectionate 4 month old. He has a cute wedge shaped face and enchanting eyes.

Meet him today at Farm & Fleet!

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TODAY - A strong work ethic and a lot of determination will be necessary if you are to accomplish your goals. This year is a turning point, and adequate preparation will determine how far you go. Attention to detail will ensure that you stay ahead of the competition.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Your lust for new adventures will be sated if you travel or seek out mentally stimulating groups. New environments and ideas will likely inspire a shift in your professional focus.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be faced with handling the affairs of older relatives. Your partner may become frustrated if you are unable to fit in quality time together. Finding balance will be your key challenge.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Tension will cause confrontations with your partner. It is important to openly discuss the root of the problem. Secret endeavors may damage your standing. Be conscious of the consequences of your actions.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Don’t waste time on one-sided romantic connections. Be careful what you say at this time. It’s not the day to be controversial. Try to be cognizant of workplace politics.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Travel in search of adventure and look to expand your horizons. Socializing will lead to new romantic opportunities. This is a great day to make a positive change.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Stubbornness will be your downfall if you refuse to take advice from friends or relatives. Try to see your circumstances as possibilities rather than limitations. Keep an open mind.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Friends will feel neglected if you are devoting too much time to a new friend or lover. Find a balance and keep everyone happy.

Be cautious about getting involved in any joint ventures.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Heated debates with people close to you may lead to an unexpected change.

Overreacting will have catastrophic results. Try to keep your emotions in check. Be careful about lending money at this time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your emotional reactions will leave you feeling alienated from the ones you love.

Try to take a more practical approach to things, and avoid being melodramatic. Understand and respect your role.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Bureaucracy will cause delays where institutional matters are concerned.

Try to put off meetings with superiors until you are fully prepared. Leave time for entertainment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Focus and attention to detail will bring significant improvements to your affairs.

Someone close to you may be confused. Your capacity to evaluate situations from multiple angles will help to resolve the problem.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Your mental acuity will be exceptional and must be used to advance your cause. Your ability to communicate your ideas articulately will draw interest. Reach for your goals.

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A man and his Movie: › “The Postman” (1997, Drama) Kevin Costner, Will Patton, Larenz Tate.

A man inspires survivors of Movie: ››› “Reservoir Dogs” (1992, Crime Drama) (:45) Movie: ›› “Dark City” (1998, Fantasy) Rufus (ENC) son fight side by side in the Revolutionary War. ’ (CC) an apocalypse. ’ (CC) Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth. ’ (CC) Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland. ’ (CC) College Football: R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl -- Louisiana-Lafayette vs.Tulane. From New Orleans. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) (ESPN) (4:30) College Football: Famous Idaho Potato Bowl -- Buffalo vs. San Diego State. From Boise, Idaho. (N) College Basketball: Gotham Classic -- Notre Dame vs. Ohio State. (N) Women’s College Volleyball: NCAA Tournament, Final: Teams TBA. College Basketball: Colorado vs. Oklahoma State. From Las Vegas.

NBA Tonight (N) (ESPN2) (4:30) College Basketball: Illinois at Missouri. (N) Movie:“The Mistle-Tones” (2012, Musical) Tori Spelling, Tia Mowry.

(FAM) Movie: ››› “The Santa Clause” (1994) Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold.

Movie: ›› “The Santa Clause 2” (2002, Comedy) Tim Allen.

Movie: › “The Santa Clause 3:The Escape Clause” (2006) Red Eye Justice With Judge Jeanine FOX Report (N) Huckabee (N) Justice With Judge Jeanine (N) Geraldo at Large (N) ’ (CC) (FNC) America’s News Headquarters Geraldo at Large ’ (CC) Chopped Chopped Chopped Chopped Chopped “Season’s Choppings” Chopped On the Rocks (N) (FOOD) Restaurant Express (FX) Movie: ››› “X-Men: First Class” (2011, Action) James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Rose Byrne.

Movie: ››› “Thor” (2011, Action) Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman.

Movie: ›› “Green Lantern” (2011, Action) Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively.

Movie:“Christmas Magic” (2011, Drama) Lindy Booth, Paul McGillion.To Movie:“Fir Crazy” (2013) Sarah Lancaster, Eric Johnson. A Christmas- Movie: ››› “The Christmas Blessing” (2005, Drama) Neil Patrick Har- Movie: ››› “The Most Wonderful Time of theYear” (2008) Henry (HALL) tree seller finds love with a repeat customer. (CC) gain entry to heaven, a woman must help a family. (CC) ris. A medical resident falls in love with a young teacher. (CC) Winkler. A snowbound stranger brightens the holidays for a family.

House Hunters Hunters Int’l House Hunters Hunters Int’l House Hunters Hunters Int’l House Hunters Hunters Int’l Love It or List It (CC) Love It or List It,Too (CC) Love It or List It,Too (CC) (HGTV) House Hunters Hunters Int’l Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars (:31) Pawn Stars (:02) Pawn Stars (:32) Pawn Stars (:01) Pawn Stars (CC) Pawn Stars (CC) Pawn Stars (CC) (12:01) Pawn Stars (CC) (HIST) Pawn Stars Movie:“Christmas Crash” (2008, Drama) Michael Madsen, Alexandra Movie:“The Twelve Trees of Christmas” (2013, Drama) Mel B. A librar- Movie:“Christmas on the Bayou” (2013) Hilarie Burton, Tyler Hilton. A (:02) Movie:“The Twelve Trees of Christmas” (2013, Drama) Mel B. A (LIFE) Paul. A man and his wife reconnect after surviving a plane crash. (CC) ian organizes a contest to decorate Christmas trees. (CC) man tries to rekindle a romance with an executive. (CC) librarian organizes a contest to decorate Christmas trees. (CC) Caught on Camera Caught on Camera Lockup Lockup Lockup Lockup Lockup (MSNBC) Caught on Camera (MTV) Ridiculousness Ridiculousness Ridiculousness Ridiculousness Ridiculousness Ridiculousness Movie: ›› “Jackass:The Movie” (2002) Johnny Knoxville. ’ (CC) MTV Special ’ Movie: ››› “8 Mile” (2002) ’ Thundermans Awesomeness Full House ’ Full House ’ Friends (CC) (:36) Friends ’ (:12) Friends ’ (CC) (11:48) Friends George Lopez (NICK) iCarly ’ (CC) Victorious ’ Sam & Cat ’ Sam & Cat ’ Sam & Cat ’ Hathaways Cops “Get Off My Jail ’ (CC) Cops “In Denial Cops ’ (CC) Cops “Odd Ar- Cops “Fast Food Cops ’ (CC) GLORY 13:Tokyo Peter Aerts vs. Rico Verhoeven; Daniel Ghita vs. Errol Cops “Chases, Cops “Fast Food Cops “Street Jail ’ (CC) Cops ’ (CC) (SPIKE) Guns and Cars” Escape” No. 3” (CC) Zimmerman. From Tokyo. (N Same-day Tape) ’ Patrol No. 3” ’ Roof” (CC) rests No. 5” ’ Escape” (3:30) Movie: ››› “Fright Night” Movie: ›› “The Faculty” (1998, Horror) Jordana Brewster, Clea DuVall. Movie: ›› “Pitch Black” (2000, Science Fiction) Radha Mitchell, Vin Diesel, Cole Hauser. Movie: ››› “28 Days Later” (2002, Horror) Cillian Murphy, Noah Huntley, Naomie Harris.

(SYFY) (2011) Anton Yelchin.

High-school students suspect that their teachers are aliens.

Vicious creatures stalk the survivors of a spaceship crash.

Survivors evade virus-infected humans in London.

(4:45) Movie: ›››› “Jaws” (1975, Horror) Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw.

Movie: ››› “Auntie Mame” (1958, Comedy) Rosalind Russell, Forrest Tucker, Coral Movie: ›› “Christmas Eve” (1947) George Raft. A (:15) Movie: ›› “All Mine to Give” (1957, Drama) Glynis Johns. An (TCM) A man-eating shark terrorizes a New England resort town. (CC) Browne. An orphan becomes the ward of his bohemian New York aunt. (CC) spinster’s foster sons learn of a plot against her.

1850s immigrant seeks homes for his orphaned siblings. (CC) (DVS) Christmas Lights: Europe Island Medium Cake Boss ’ Here Comes Honey Boo Boo ’ Long Island Medium ’ (CC) Island Medium Cake Boss ’ (TLC) My Crazy Obsession ’ (CC) Here Comes Honey Boo Boo ’ Long Island Medium ’ (CC) (TNT) (3:30) Movie: ›› “Fred Claus” Movie: ›››› “The Wizard of Oz” (1939, Fantasy) Judy Garland. (:15) Movie: ›››› “The Wizard of Oz” (1939, Fantasy) Judy Garland. (CC) (DVS) Movie: ›› “Fred Claus” (2007, Comedy) Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti. (CC) Cosby Show Cosby Show Brady Bunch Brady Bunch Brady Bunch Brady Bunch Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond (:12) The King of Queens (CC) King of Queens King of Queens (TVL) Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Movie: ›› “Fast Five” (2011, Action) Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster. Dom (3:52) Movie: ›› “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom (USA) “Heart Broken” ’ (CC) “Career Day” “Pilot” (CC) Toretto and company ramp up the action in Brazil. (CC) (DVS) of the Crystal Skull” (2008) Harrison Ford. ’ (CC) ’ (CC) “Flip Flop” ’ ’ (CC) (4:55) Mob Wives Natalie is angry. Mob Wives ’ (CC) (VH1) Movie: ››› “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” (2005) Steve Carell, Catherine Keener. ’ Movie: ››› “Beverly Hills Cop” (1984) Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold. ’ Mob Wives ’ (CC) Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Ground Floor Trust Me, I’m Trust Me, I’m Movie: › “Land of the Lost” (2009) Will Ferrell.

(WTBS) Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Big Bang PREMIUM 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 24/7 Red Wings/Maple Leafs: The Fight Game Movie ›› “Ted” (2012) Mark Wahlberg. Live action/animated. A grown (:20) Movie ›› (4:40) Movie ››› “The Bourne Legacy” (2012) Jeremy Renner.

Jason Movie ›› “Broken City” (2013) Mark Wahlberg.

Premiere.

An ex-cop (HBO) Road to the NHL Winter Classic With Jim man has a live teddy bear as a constant companion.‘R’ (CC) “Broken City” Bourne’s actions have consequences for a new agent.‘PG-13’ goes to war against New York’s corrupt mayor. ’ ‘R’ (CC) The Girl’s Guide (:35) Chemistry (12:10) Movie › “End of Days” (3:35) “Shaun of (:20) Movie › “This Means War” (2012, Action) Movie ››› “Magic Mike” (2012, Comedy-Drama) Channing Tatum.

A Movie ››› “Argo” (2012) Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin.

Premiere.

A CIA (MAX) the Dead” ‘R’ (1999) Arnold Schwarzenegger. to Depravity ’ “In or Out” Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine. ’ ‘PG-13’ (CC) male stripper takes a young upstart under his wing. ’ ‘R’ (CC) agent poses as a producer to rescue Americans in Iran. ’ ‘R’ (CC) Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music (:41) Inside: Inside Llewyn Davis Homeland “The (:25) The Rolling Stones: Sweet Summer Sun Hyde Movie ››› “Seven Psychopaths” (2012) Colin Farrell. Premiere. A (3:00) Movie (:25) Homeland “The Star” ’ (CC) (SHOW) of Inside Llewyn Davis Park 2013 Greatest hits of the band’s career.

“War Horse” ’ Star” ’ (CC) screenwriter’s pals kidnap a mobster’s beloved dog. ’ ‘R’ (CC) Movie “A Cadaver Christmas” (2011) Ben Hopkins. A Movie ›› “Storage 24” (2012) Noel Clarke. A terrify- Movie “A Cadaver Christmas” (2011) Ben Hopkins. A Movie ›› “Stor(4:30) Movie ››› “Mean Girls” (:10) Movie ››› “Barbershop 2: Back in Business” (2004) Ice Cube.

A (TMC) ragtag band of heroes has to save humanity.‘NR’ ragtag band of heroes has to save humanity.‘NR’ age 24” ing creature stalks a group of friends.‘R’ (CC) (2004) Lindsay Lohan. ’ ‘PG-13’ barbershop owner considers selling his establishment. (CC)

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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 Wicker Planter: White rectangular w/ hooped top. $100. 815-338-4049

BAR STOOLS - Set of 3 durable hardwood with larger seating area than your regular bar stool, classic style, perfect for your kitchen island or breakfast bar. Excellent $95.

815 477-9023 Bed: Oak California King bed and all mirrored headboard and side shelves $399 815-679-6178 BEDROOM SET White wood bedroom set. $395.

Algonquin. 847-877-2169 Blue couches $200 815-679-6178

Pre-Fold Cloth Diapers

Bicycle - 2013 Girls

Specialized Hotrock 20” Coaster Bike, Purple. Used only 1 summer, $120. 815-382-2455

Glass Doors & Fire Screen 30x37 brushed bronze, never used, $100. 815-338-7314

Kitchen Faucet

Chrome, w/sprayer & ceramic cartridge, superior quality, new. $150 815-578-0212

GENERATOR

2013 Briggs & Stratton, (new).

9HP, 5000 watt, $400.

815-790-1896

CAKE PLATE AND COVER - Vintage Retro Polished Chrome Square Cake Carrier with locking lid, fantastic condition for its age. Top locks onto serving tray with two push tabs. $35. 815 477-9023 PartyLite Candle Houses 18 to choose from will sell individually for $7.50 - $15 each, or all 18 for $150. If interested Call 815-477-7383.

32” Sansui TV Flat Screen, Excellent Color & Picture - $100 OBO 815-568-8036 46” LCD – Sony, 4 Yrs. Old, Good Condition, Needs some service done - $100 815-701-1832 after 9am

CAMERA ~ NIKKON DIGITAL 14MP, HD with charger, $50.

224-523-1569

CORDLESS PANASONIC PHONE SYSTEM

With 4 hand set, answering machine, talking caller ID and speaker phone, $55.

847-829-4546

Non-Electronic Earplug Intercom for 2 - New. Bought at motorcycle show, never used. Paid $90, asking $25.

815-459-0260

Printer ~ Digital Photo Sony DPP-EX50. Prints wonderful pictures, $45/obo.

847-829-4546 Sony TV w/ Remote, 20” - Great Working Condition - $35 815-347-4945 8am-10pm

Sony TV w/Stand Good Condition - $30 815-943-4501 Stereo Receiver – Technics, AM/FM 4 Channel, Model SA6800X $75. 815-568-8036

STEREO SYSTEM ~ ZENITH With radio, cassett, CD player, 2 large speakers, amplifier. $200/obo 815-861-3270

TV TOSHIBA

20” DVD/VCR combo, excellent working condition! $100 847-829-4546 TV: 26” Sharp w/remote, works very well, excellent condition, rarely used $65 815-648-2226

Wii Game System

Includes 5 games, $200/obo.

815-909-6735

Ab Lounge Exerciser $20 224-523-1569

EXERCISE BIKE

CABINET Triangle cabinet, 65.75 tall, 22.5 wide at bottom and 9 inches deep, very unique, with nine drawers. $80. Please call 847-658-4134 CANOPY BED - King Size Cherry Canopy Bed. Excellent Condition. $400 or best offer. 224-569-3776 Chair. Leather club chair.

Espresso color, rounded lines, excellent condition. Great chair.

Non-smoking house. Cash please. $175. 815-678-4337.

COFFEE TABLE

Italian Provincial, oval, solid wood with 1” thick Italian marble top.

50”Lx22”Wx16”H, $125.00.

Pics Available. 847-476-6771 Dining Room breakfront $200 815-679-6178 Dining Room Buffet $200.00 815-679-6178 Dining Room Set: 6 chairs, glass table, excellent condition, w/hutch (v. good cond.), $425 847-309-5188 Dining Room Table $399.00 815-679-6178 Dresser - Solid walnut w/ hankie drawers & candle stands, attached mirror. $250. 815-338-4049 Dressers (2) in very good condition $150/both 815-679-6178

DVD Cabinet - Solid Oak DVD

Open Cabinet (no door) 24”W x 36”H x 6”D. LIKE NEW! 4 shelves, can fit over 200 DVDs, $50.

847-659-1852

FREE COUCH Multi-colored (green, blue, yellow orange) rarely used, has some scratch marks from cat - very comfortable - non-smelling.

Pick up only. 815-477-1651

Hurricane Lamps

Hand pearlized with medal gold foliage, 21”Hx10”, base 6”.

Hand light top or bottom, 60 watts $85/ea or $130/set.

815-861-6119 KIDS TABLE AND CHAIR SET - Just the right size for activities, play or learning, excellent condition, measures 28"L x 22"W x 19.5H. Excellent. $75. 815 477-9023 King size bed $300.00, like new 815-679-6178 Lazy Boy Chaise Lounge great condition $200.00 815-679-6178 Pine Coffee Table Carved legs, Natural pine top, Super Cute! - $15.

815-455-6201 Roll Top Desk and Chair Dark walnut. $100 815-385-4353 Shelving Unit $30 815-679-6178 Trunks. Rattan. Can be used for coffee and end tables. 1 w/glass top. $75/all. 815-385-4353

TV STAND/PLANT STAND Oak, 37”Hx15”Wx12”D. Excellent condition, $85. 847-829-4546

WINE RACK

Metal with glass top. Holds 21 wine bottles, 36”x16”, $95.

847-829-4546

26” barrell, 2-3/4 or 3” accuchoke, barely used, $200.

815-271-7314

Saddle ~ Western

Good condition, $175.

815-601-3656

Exercise Bike ~ Air $35 815-527-7440 Before 2pm or aft 6pm

Stationary Bike

MIXED FIREWOOD

Oak - Maple - Cherry, $85/FC. Free stacking and delivery.

815-334-7914

Oak $120/FC, $330/C. Mixed $110/FC, $300/C.

Delivered/Stacked 815-568-7348

2 book shelves - $10 each.

Pick up in Johnsburg. Photo online.

847-345-6674 4 Piece Sectional Ideal for basement or teen room.

Photo online. Pick up in Johnsburg. $25. 847-345-6674

BAR STOOLS (3)

30H”, swivel heats, very sturdy.

Oak frame and arm rest with upholstered seats/back, casino print on wine colored tapestry, $150/all 815-308-5626

Northwest Herald Classified 877-264-CLAS (2527)

Pianos Quality Pre-Owned Pianos Delivered & Warrantied

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

Upright Piano & Bench Walnut Finish, 37” Tall w/ Bench, Excellent Condition, Recently Tuned - $399.

224-622-2886 or 847-426-7106

Snowblowers - Craftsman, 4.5Hp, 22” Cut - $150; Toro – 3.5Hp, 21” Cut, Electric Start - $175; Both Tuned & Ready to go!

815-479-0492 Yard Machine. 4.5HP. Single stage Electric start. $100/OBO 815-477-7702

Aquarium: 100 gallon with all equipment and stand and fish $250.00 815-679-6178

2 Ice Fishing Shanties 2 Man Clam & 2 Man Frabill, Ice Spoon, 2 Poles & More $400 for both. 815-790-2064

Flooring/roofing roller 75# - $185 815-861-8155

Home Lite Chain Saw With 14” bar, $30.

224-523-1569

TABLE SAW ~ CRAFTSMAN

10”, like new, comes with table extensions, miter slide and blade.

Light weight, portable aluminum. $100 815-338-8327

Disposable Absorbent Pads

For beds, 30”x36”, 100 for $40.

815-578-0212

WALKER Good Condition! $25/obo.

815-385-6530

AIR FILTER

Floor model, Hepa, $50.

630-624-8250 Army Boxes - 12' sq. x 4' Long, Steel, Lockable, Heavy Duty, 70lbs, 3/8” seal on top, Humidity Indicator, Great for Storage $65. 815-569-2277

AREA RUG - Braided, Beige, 10 feet x 14 feet, Great Condition, great for family room, rec. room or kitchen. $50. Please call 847-658-4134 Beautiful, dark, rich gold floral 54x78” $80. 815-459-3822 CANISTER SET - Mary Engelbreit Cherries Jubilee Collection ceramic hard to find, retired set. Very pretty in shades of deep apple green, golden yellow & bright cherry red, adorable. Excellent. $75.

815 477-9023 Floor lamp - Same as Target Threshold Floor Shelf Lamp w/ Ivory Shade for $59.99 - Good Condition. Asking $25 815-338-6957 GLASSES - 9 Etched Crystal Champagne/Dessert Glasses $36. 815-344-1099 MARGARITAVILLE DM1000 Frozen Margarita maker, used once, bought new for $359 from Bed Bath & Beyond, Asking $225 Excellent Condition - Call Bob at 815-321-3963 or 815-385-6501 Mirror-Entry Hall gold plated Beveled 66”x 26”. $100.

815-385-4353

Mugs Pfaltzgraff Winterwood Tall Mugs - Set of 9, $50 total.

815-382-2455

Popcorn Machine –Deluxe Pinto Pop, Model 2147 by Gold Medal, 38”H x 19”W x 19D - $300 815-356-7879 before 9pm

815-334-8611

BOXER AKC PUPS 2 FEMALES. 10 WKS OLD. $600 847-809-3576 Build for your cats – “Catropolis”, starter tower & 4 climbing hills $24. 815-344-1099

CANARIES ~ SINGING

Home bred and raised, these birds are guaranteed to sing. Starting at $75.00.

847-526-2568

DINNERWARE - 46 PIECES

Set of Fairwinds, The Friendship of Salem, brown, exc cond, $350.

847-807-9156 FRAMED BOARD WITH CUBBIES Great for Storage or Display Merchandise in a store. Corkboard measures 23 H x 15 W with 3 cubbies 5 W x 3.5 D and 4 antiqued hooks. Pottery Barn inspired, framed in satin black, like new condition. $35.

815 477-9023

Golf Clubs – Womens, Right Handed Set & Bag. 13 clubs/woods & ball retriever. Asking $30.

815-477-7383

Fish Tank 8 Gal. Aquarium w/ pine wood stand & many accessories - $75.

847-381-6684

Hockey Skates – CCM Blackstorm SL1000, Like New Condition, Size 4, Still in Box, Paid Over $80, Asking $25. 847-426-7106

Golden Pups/English Cream 4 generation, clearances, $1000 See online ad 815-337-4624 Golden Retriever Puppies AKC, champion bloodlines, parents all clearances, exceptional quality, males only, $750 815-494-6272

Libby 3 year old female Shih Tzu I'm not eccentric. It's just that I am more alive than most people. I'm vibrant, energized and ready to take a new path! www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

PORTABLE HEATER

Natural Gas, Vertical Salimander Heater with hose, $50.

847-476-6771

SEWING MACHINE

Nicchi, multiple functions, good working condition, pics available.

Possible delivery, $75.00.

815-790-3083

Lovie 4 year old male Long Haired Chihuahua I've learned by living with women, you can be happy or you can be right. If you want to win every argument, you're in trouble. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-44004

Large Radio Flyer Bouncing Horse Ages 2 and up, Like new, Pickup only – Spring Grove $65. 815-675-5146

Lionel #455 Sunoco Oil Derrrick

Lionel KW190 Watt Transformer $110. Lionel ZW 275 watt

American Girl Doll Outfits & Accessory packs. Assorted Styles available. Prices $10-$25 based on set. Pictures available Call or text 815-861-6457.

Very big, very good condition! $25.

815-382-3952

10 lbs of assorted pieces from 13 + figures, booklets included. $50/cash. 815-477-3775

BITTY TWINS OUTFITS American Girl – matching boy/Girl Outfits & Book, Fall & Summer Set. New Condition/Complete – Retails $100 for 4 outfits, Asking $44 Great Christmas Gifts!

815-455-6201 DISNEY PRINCESS BIKE WITH 16" WHEELS. $35 224-241-8070 DOLL CLOTHES SETS – 18 inch.

Will fit American Girl. $5 each.

Call text 815-861-6457

DOLL HOUSE

Gingerbread trim, shingled roof, 4 rooms, 18x12”, newly built. $50.

847-854-7980

Women's, with blade guards, size 6, excellent condition! $15 847-854-7980

HUFFY PRINCESS BIKE WITH 14" WHEELS IN E.C. $30.

224-241-8070

Ping Pong Table - Standard Size, Green Top, On Wheels – Easy to Move, Excellent Condition, Great Gift Idea! $199 OBO 815-451-5532 Woodstock

In Time for Christmas American Girl Doll, Furniture, Clothing & Accessories, $400.

847-515-8649

3705 WEST ELM NEW VENDOR'S WELCOME SAT & SUN 8-5 815-363-3532

$115. Lionel 027 Gauge Freigh Train with steam locomotive with smoke & whistle, $175.

815-338-1519

American Girl Doll Kaya.

Her wolf Talon, book, sled, doll box, mini blanket & accessories Doll stand included. $100 OBO. Call 815-861-6457

BIONICLES!

ECKEL'S MCHENRY FLEA MARKET

Transformer, $165.

815-338-1519

Minnie Mouse Stuffed Animal

My Twinn Doll - 23" tall w/ 18 points of pose-ability, accessories included. Fair skin, blond, straight hair, blue eyes & dressed in soccer uniform. Comes with extra outfits & rolling backpack w/ doll holder $50 for all. 815-861-6457 Wooden Dollhouse - Imaginarium Modern Luxury, 12 x 32 x 47, 11pcs furn/access - $45.

847-669-0935 WOODEN TOY BOX - Cute, amble storage, well constructed, very nice. $30. 815 477-9023

CRYSTAL LAKE

1778 Thomasville Ln Antique and Modern Guns Old Lever Actions, Winchesters, Marlins, Savages, etc. Old Pistols and Revolvers. Cash for Collection.

FFL License 815-338-4731

Lionel & American Flyer Trains

December 19th December 20th December 21st

Everything Must Go! Ahriens Sno Thor, Pallet Rack, Furniture, Gas Edger and much more!

815-353-7668 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

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POODLE PUPS 2 females, red, 9 weeks, first shots. $350. 708-639-3025 Aft 7pm

SEWING MACHINE

Singer with all accessories plus storage stool, $60.

815-385-4353

ICE FISHING SHELTER

Clam, 6 person, like new! $300 815-307-8101 ICE SKATES ~ LAKE PLACID

Snowboard, boots & bindings. Used 1 time! Like new, perfect for a gift.

Airwalk snowboard 121 millimeters, boots size 3. Sacrifice for $150.

815-578-1498

or use this handy form.

Garment Bag by Andiamo – Model 644D, Retails $230, Asking $25. 815-568-8036 MIRRORS - One pair of power heated mirrors for a Dodge truck, Will fit on Dodge Trucks years 2004 - 2009. They are brand new & still in the box. $95.

Call 815-477-7383.

Air Hockey Game $150.00 815-679-6178 CALLAWAY BIG BERTHA MEN DRIVER MENS DRIVER CALLAWAY BIG BERTHA HAWK EYE VFT- TITANIUM 10 DEGREE CALLAWAY MENS REGULAR SHAFT call 847-5163572 or 847-639-1492 great last minute Christmas gift $70.00

FISH - Baby Cichlid fish for sale. $3.00 each.

If interested call 815-477-7383.

Army Cook Stove, Aluminum, Propane, Portable, For Table Top $225 OBO. 815-569-2277

RATS Feeders or pets.

Starting $2/each Johnsburg 815-344-7993

Slot Machine: newer, plastic $125 815-338-9259 Woodstock

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SNOWPLOW

Myers, 7.5' plow and A frame. $300. 847-302-7009 Stove: Wood Burning, includes blower $225 Ringwood 815-690-3330 TABLES, 4' X 8' PLYWOOD, REMOVABLE LEGS, STURDY, CUSTOM MADE. MANY USES. 224-241-8070 $25 EACH

TITANIC Deluxe Hobby Model Kit. New in box never opened 1/350 scale. $30. Call 815-245-1055

TOBAGGON Full size with pad, excellent condition, $60. 815-455-2112 TRAIN BOOKENDS with Tracks Adorable kids train engine & caboose sliding bookends move forward & back on train track to make adding books fun.

Durable in great condition. $35.

815-477-9023

Vacuum Cleaner ~ Electrolux

BEDSPREAD ~ NEW, FULL

Automatic Settings, Adjustable Seat $50 OBO. 815-308-5840 9a-9p

TV - Sony Wega color television.

26" screen. No remote. Asking $35.

Call 815-477-7383.

Tent ~ 10 Person

Health Rider, $20.

630-624-8250

Mini Ab Circle: Brand New in Box, $100 815-648-2226

Toro Power Clear, 163CC, 4 cycle.

Brand new, electric start, $400.

815-814-8434

3 dome $70. 224-523-1569

Mossberg 20 Gauge Pump

SNOWBLOWER

Electric G10, $150.

8 channel sound board and snake. $250 815-703-9652

Chain Saw Parts, 2 Saws, Bars, Chains – $75. 815-569-2277

24/15-30 lbs. 24/30-45 lbs. 10 diaper covers. Used 1 yr. $280 value. $100. 847-476-6771

GUITAR ~ IBANEZ

Snack Set 12 "Homestead" etched glass plates & cup settings -$90 OBO 815-344-1099

With carpet power attachment.

Works great, $200.

815-337-0726

Accordion: 120 Bass Salanti, 4 Sets of Reeds w/Case & Straps, Made in Italy - $125.

815-338-5083 9am-9pm

Asking Price (required):________________________________ Stephanie 8 month old female Orange Tabby DSH I'm not a lost cause. I'm just a kid. A stable loving family will help me succeed. If you agree, we need to meet. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

Best Time To Call:____________________________________ Phone:_____________________________________________

X-MAS PUPS AKC ROTWEILER

avail 12/21, male & female, shots, tails done, adoption fee applies 847-652-9991

Christmas Tree Watering Funnel Long handled pole, $15.

Double sided Christmas wrapping paper, $5/roll. 630-624-8250

CHRITMAS TREE ~ LIVE

44 ft, come and look. $150.

815-459-1015 Santa Suit $20 815-459-0602 TOBAGGAN - Adirondack sled 8' of fun for the whole family or outdoor decor! Excellent. $225.

815 477-9023

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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Harvard sponsored its annual Giving Tree, a program that provides families in need with gifts donated by parishioners. Pictured (front row, from left) are Kailey Soliz, Dominic Soliz, Sebastian Soliz and Eric Soliz; and (back row) Sammy Soliz.

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

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WHERE IT’S AT Birthday Club...........................4 Campus Report.......................4 Community Calendar.............2

Community Spotlight.............3 Contact Us................................3 Holiday Events.........................3

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December

GET LISTED!

Dec. 21 • 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: crystallake.toastmastersclubs.org.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Little Christopher Resale Shoppe, 469 Lake St., Crystal Lake. Offering clothing, housewares, books, toys, jewelry and more. Sponsored by the Women’s Club of St. Thomas the Apostle Church to benefit the church. Information: 815-4599442.

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Heavenly Attic Resale Shop, 307 S. Main St., Algonquin. Offering books, clothing, housewares, toys, linens, jewelry, sporting goods and more.

Sponsored by the Congregational Church of Algonquin to benefit those in need. Information: 847854-4552.

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – St. John’s Mission Resale Shop, 215 Washington St., Algonquin. Featuring a variety of clothing, household, holiday, children’s items and more.

Sponsored by St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church to benefit the

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.

community. Information: 847-6589105.

• 2 to 4:30 p.m. – Joe’s Wish meat raffle, After the Fox, 1406 N. Riverside Drive, McHenry. Fundraiser for the Heroes in Need Fund to benefit local military personnel and their families. Information: 815-575-1011 or www.joeswish. com.

Dec. 24 • 5 and 11 p.m. – Christmas Eve services, Congregational Church of Algonquin, 109 Washington St., Algonquin. Family-style worship service at 5 p.m. Traditional-style worship service at 11 p.m. with music from the senior choir and candlelight communion. Information: 847-658-5308.

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Katie Van Diggelen Owner

PRONATION Pronation is an inward tilt rotation of the hind and midfoot with a lifting of the outside border of the midfoot and an outward swing of the forefoot. Pronation is generally observed in the pes planus foot.

• 5 and 11 p.m. – Christmas Eve services, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 485 Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. God’s Kids will provide music at the 5 p.m. candlelight service. The 11 p.m. candlelight service will feature music provided by the adult choir and Bells of Praise.

All are welcome. Information: 815459-5096 or www.stpaulsucccl. org.

• 7 p.m. – Christmas Eve service, The Vine, a Christian church, 1132 N. Madison Ave., Woodstock.

Information: 815-338-3380.

Dec. 26 • 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Stars and Snowflakes, Cary Area Public Library, 1606 Three Oaks Road, Cary. Craft program for children in grades 2-5. Registration: 847-6394210 or www.caryarealibrary.info.

Dec. 27

Dec. 28

• 7 p.m. – McHenry bingo, VFW Post 4600, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry. Food available.

Sponsored by pediatric cancer charitable organization Wings of an Angel. Information: 815-3854600 or www.mchenrybingo. com.

• 10 a.m. to noon – McHenry County Civil War Round Table discussion group, Panera Bread, 6000 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake.

“Civil War Potpourri - Show and Tell” day. Information: www.mchenrycivilwar.com.

Dec. 30 Dec. 27-28 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – St. John’s Mission Resale Shop, 215 Washington St., Algonquin. Featuring a variety of clothing, household, holiday, 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.

Ring In the New Year In Style With Our Filet Mignon and Giant Shrimp Scampi Dinner Package!

Tuesday — December 31, 2013 — 6:30pm to 12:30am Suggested With Our Filet MignonReservations and Giant Shrimp Scampi Dinner Package!

Tuesday — December 31, 2013 — 6:30pm to 12:30am Reservations Suggested

Ring In the New Year In Style

New Year’s Package Includes 6:30pm - 8:00pm Hors D’Oeuvres / Premium Open Bar 8:00pm Complete Dinner with Unlimited Wine Minestrone Soup Mesculin Mixed Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette Filet Mignon and Giant Shrimp Scampi Roasted New Potatoes Bouquetiére of Vegetables European Pastry Table

9:00pm Live DJ and Dancing Party Hats and Favors (8:30pm - 12:30am Open Bar) Sunday, January 12, 2013

D’Andrea Banquets AND CONFERENCE CENTER

Champagne Toast and Balloon Drop

Rt. 14 & 31 ~ Crystal Lake, IL 1-815-459-7234 www.DandreaBanquets.com www.dandreabridalshow.com

Complete Package: $90 per person (includes tax & gratuity)

2 Shoe Stores - 1 Convenient Location 1 Crystal Lake Plaza - Crystal Lake, IL 60014

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815.444.8170 CRYSTAL LAKE

www.AchieveFootwear.com

• 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. – Evangelical Free Church of Crystal Lake Pre-New Year’s Eve Bash, 575 E. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake. All middle school and high school students invited to a chaperoned evening with a concert by Royal Tailor followed by all-night fun at Mega Trampoline and Brunswick Zone XL. Tickets: $25 before Dec. 22, $30 at the door.

Registration: www.pnyebash.com.

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McHenry County Neighbors is published Saturdays by Northwest Herald, a division of Shaw Media.

NWHerald.com NEIGHBORS EDITOR Susan Kane-Parker 815-526-4504 neighbors@nwherald.com FEATURES EDITOR Valerie Katzenstein 815-526-4529 vkatzenstein@shawmedia.com

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Paula Dudley pdudley@shawmedia.com TO ADVERTISE: 815-459-4040 Fax: 815-477-4960 GENERAL INFORMATION: 815-459-4122 Fax: 815-459-5640

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.

The Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Monday Night Ministries youth group collected canned goods and raised more than $1,200 to make Thanksgiving boxes for families in need. Among those pictured are Becca Tilling, Mary Beth Mihevc, Wendy Wechselberger, Isabella Schiavone, Kailey Barker, Vincent D’Angelo, Joe Mihevc, Denise Beyer, Leah Broker, Jeff Beggs, Colin Dust, Connor Dick, Meredith Hunt, Lauren Schmitz, Riley Schmitz, Kendra Logar, Tori Clendening, Luke Kaspar, Josh Tilling, Jason Connor and Janet Schiavone.

HOLIDAY EVENTS Ongoing CHRISTMAS RE-GIFTING SHOP, through Dec. 22, Broadway and Route 12, Richmond. Offering new and gently used Christmas items, home furnishings, housewares, linens, jewelry, small furniture items and more. All proceeds fund the Richmond/Burton Township Senior Transportation Program. Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekends. Information: 815-678-0077 or www.richmond-township.com/ christmas-re-gifting-shop.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS DISPLAY, through Jan. 10, McHenry County Historical Society, 6422 Main St., Union. This year’s Christmas display carries visitors back to a picture-perfect, circa 1950s Main Street around Christmas. Board member Dave Harms of Crystal Lake, with the help of antique dealer Lynne Eltrevoog of Marengo, has compiled another display featuring a selection of vintage memorabilia. Viewing hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday with the exception of Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1. Free. Information: 815-923-2267 or www.gothistory. org.

MODEL TRAIN HOLIDAY DISPLAY, through Dec. 29, Prairie Lodge at Sun City, 12880 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley. The Kishwaukee Valley and Eakin Creek Sun City Model Railroad Club will be running the trains 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends. There also will be a raffle drawing for three Lionel trains 3 p.m. Dec. 23. Information: 847-669-2392 or www.sccah.com.

Dec. 21 “THE NUTCRACKER BALLET,” 2 & 7 p.m. Dec. 21 and 2 & 6 p.m.

Dec. 22, Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock.

Enjoy the magic of the season as the Judith Svalander Dance Theatre transforms the stage into a realm of fantasy. Tickets: $23 adults, $16 students. Tickets and information: 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

“THE NUTCRACKER BALLET,” 3 & 7 p.m. Dec. 21 and 3 p.m. Dec. 22, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. The production is brought in conjunction with The Berkshire Ballet Theatre.

Tickets start at $20. Tickets and in-

formation: 815-356-9212 or www. rauecenter.org.

SILENT CHRISTMAS MEDITATION, 7 to 11 p.m. Dec. 21, Blue Lotus Temple, 221 Dean St., Woodstock. A candlelight sitting followed by a brief reading, poem or song every 20 minutes. Open to all beliefs. Information: 815-236-2511.

VISIT WITH SANTA, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 21, Windhill Pancake Parlor, 3307 W. Elm St., McHenry.

Reservations accepted. Information: 815-385-1172.

Dec. 22 ANNUAL CARLSON FAMILY CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 2 p.m.

Dec. 22, Trinity Lutheran Church, 504 E. Diggins St., Harvard. Dale, Craig, Cassie and Allie Carlson will perform traditional Christmas music on the church’s pipe organ and Bosendorfer grand piano, violin and guitar. Information: 815-943-7433.

APPEARANCE BY SANTA, 2 p.m. Dec. 22, Crystal Lake Antique Mall, 2 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake.

Information: 815-245-5678.

CHOIR HOLIDAY CONCERT, 5 p.m. Dec. 22, Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5603

Bull Valley Road, McHenry. Annual holiday concert presented by the 25-voice adult choir under the direction of Thomas Steffens. A brass quartet will join the choir. A reception will follow the concert.

Child care available. A free-will offering will be taken. Information: 815-322-2464 or www.treeoflifeuu. org.

CHRISTMAS CANTATA, 10 a.m.

Dec. 22, Community Church of Richmond, 5714 W. Broadway, Richmond. “The Heart of Christmas,” by Pepper Choplin, will be presented by the chancel choir. Featured soloists include Melanie Gackowski, Rob Richardson and fiddler Georgia Rae Mussared. A free-will offering will be taken. Information: 815-678-6521.

Dec. 28 PROJECT TWO MUSIC: “HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS ,” 7 p.m. Dec. 28, Huntley High School Performing Arts Center, 13719 Harmony Road, Huntley. Project Two music ensemble will perform a concert featuring holiday classics. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students. Tickets and information: www.projecttwomusic.com.

• Saturday, December 21, 2013

NORTHWEST HERALD EDITOR Jason Schaumburg 815-526-4414 jschaumburg@shawmedia.com

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Youth group helps feed those in need

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BIRTHDAY CLUB Hailey Miller Age: 1 Birth date: Dec. 19, 2012 Parents: Mike and Kate Miller Crystal Lake

To submit news, visit NWHerald.com/neighbors/connect Ian Edward Taylor

Ashley Mae Taylor

Age: 3 Birth date: Dec. 23, 2010 Parents: Larry and Beth Taylor

Age: 7 Birth date: Dec. 29, 2006 Parents: Nick and Katherine Taylor

Oren Beck Age: 4 Birth date: Dec. 23, 2009 Parents: Jeff and Sarah Beck Elgin

DO YOU WANT YOUR CHILD IN BIRTHDAY CLUB? Any child, ages 1-7, can be featured in the McHenry County Neighbors Birthday Club. Send the child’s name, age, birth date, parents’ names and addresses and a color or black-and-white photo of the child (JPEG if submitting electronically). Include a phone number.

Photos should be received no later than a month after the child’s birthday. Photos will not be returned.

ONLINE: NWHerald.com/forms/birthday EMAIL: neighbors@nwherald.com MAIL: Birthday Club, Northwest Herald, P.O. Box 250, Crystal Lake, IL 60039-0250

CAMPUS REPORT CHICAGO – Kelsey O’Shaughnessy, daughter of Bryan and Jackie O’Shaughnessy of Cary, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts Kelsey in communicaO’Shaughnessy tion-advertising and public relations from Loyola University Chicago. She also earned minors in international film and media and environmental leadership and action.

She is a 2009 graduate of CaryGrove High School.

• ROMEOVILLE – Lewis University student David Tennant of Algonquin was among those honored at the Illinois Technology Foundation’s 2013 Fifty for the Future awards ceremony.

• CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Zachary Suthers, the son of Richard Suthers of Algonquin and Lisa Schulz of Gilberts, received the Regents’ Scholarship to attend Southeast Missouri State University for the 2014-15 academic year.

• ROCK ISLAND – Augustana College’s 2013-14 admissions ambassadors team, whose members help recruit new students, includes Brittany Hallman of Lakewood, a sophomore majoring in communication sciences and disorders; Sophia Juhlin of Woodstock, a junior majoring in creative writing

and French; Kelly Olson of Crystal Lake, a senior majoring in elementary education; Rachel Resek of Crystal Lake, a junior majoring in psychology and business administration-marketing; and Rebecca Strandberg of Crystal Lake, a sophomore majoring in pre-elementary education and music performance-piano.

• PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Drew Dorman of McHenry was among the University of Wisconsin-Platteville students who won third place in the safety division and fifth place in the quality division at the Associated Builders and Contractors National Student Construction Management Competition.

Dorman is a senior building construction management major.

• IRVINE, Calif. – Maureen Reilly, the daughter of Brian and Judith Reilly of Woodstock, earned a doctorate in organic chemistry from the University of California. She is a 2004 graduate of Woodstock High School.

• ROMEOVILLE – Ashley Patek of Algonquin was a member of the Lewis University Mock Trial team that placed 11th at the Fantastic Flyers Tournament, held Nov. 16-17 on the Lewis campus.

Patek is a sophomore majoring in paralegal studies.

• INDIANAPOLIS – Jourdan Morales and Fabiana Santiago, both of Crystal Lake, and Brooke

Senger of Cary participated in Butler University’s 31st annual production of “The Nutcracker.”

• ROMEOVILLE – Kelly Provenzano of McHenry was a cast member and Jessie Richey of McHenry was stage manager for Lewis University’s ninth annual Holiday Spectacular.

• MILWAUKEE – Michael Matheson of McHenry, Brandon McCumber of Cary and Casey O’Connor of Woodstock were named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering Honors List for the 2013 fall quarter.

• MILWAUKEE – Bradley Lorr of Woodstock and Marius Volkhart of Crystal Lake were named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering dean’s list for the 2013 fall quarter.

• DOWNERS GROVE – Tyler Wylde, son of Jeffrey and Gayl Wylde of Lakewood, was inducted into Midwestern Tyler Wylde University’s College of Dental Medicine with a white coat ceremony.

A 2008 graduate of Crystal Lake Central High School, Wylde earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2012.

• LA MIRADA, Calif. – Kolby

Atchison of Algonquin was named to spring 2013 dean’s list at Biola University.

• NORMAL – Illinois State University student Chelsea Grochocki, the daughter of Dave and Sheri Grochocki of Crystal Lake, received The Alexander M. Tanger Scholarship, awarded to an undergraduate student studying broadcasting.

Grochocki is 2012 graduate of Crystal Lake Central High School.

• SEARCY, Ark. – Nicole Daniel of Cary was inducted into Harding University’s Alpha Chi Honor Society.

• WHITEWATER, Wis. – Margaret Gomberg, a junior elementary education major from Crystal Lake, was named to the 2013 Segregated University Fee Allocation Committee at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

• WHITEWATER, Wis. – Jennifer Samson, a senior theatre major from Huntley, was cast as Madame DuPont in the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s production of the French farce “Anything to Declare?”

• STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University student Stephanie Giardina of Crystal Lake was recently inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. • URBANA-CHAMPAIGN – The following local residents are among students awarded academic

scholarships from the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois: Crystal Lake Central High School graduate David Patel, studying civil engineering, was awarded the Engineering at Illinois Scholarship.

Crystal Lake Central High School graduate Christopher Sanders, studying mechanical engineering, was awarded the BP Scholar and Illinois Engineering Enhanced Scholarship.

Crystal Lake Central High School graduate Bodecker DellaMaria, studying computer engineering, was awarded the Engineering Excellence Scholarship.

Crystal Lake South High School graduate Matthew Biederwolf, studying mechanical engineering, was awarded the BP Scholar and Dwight L. & Rowena R. Glasscock Memorial Scholarship.

Crystal Lake South High School graduate Steven Jarva, studying mechanical engineering, was awarded the Engineering at Illinois Scholarship.

Harry D. Jacobs High School graduate Brittany Daley, studying nuclear, plasma and radiological engineering, was awarded the Illinois Engineering Premier Scholarship.

Huntley High School graduate Bradden Pesce, studying electrical engineering, was awarded the Engineering at Illinois Scholarship.

Prairie Ridge High School graduate Nicholas Foss, studying computer engineering, was awarded the Engineering at Illinois Scholarship.

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Algonquin

Tennis tournament to help fund scholarships The Walt Herrick Sr. Memorial Foundation Men’s Open tennis tournament will be Jan. 3 to 5 at The Racket Club, 9101 S. Route 31.

Hours will be 6 to 10 p.m.

Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 4

p.m. Sunday.

Spectator admission is $2. Proceeds will be used for Racket Club tennis instructional scholarships for local boys and girls.

For information, call Rob Laue at 847-658-5688.

Algonquin

Church offers Christmas week services gift baskets and items also will be for sale.

Christmas Eve services include family-style worship service 5 p.m. and traditional worship with candlelight communion 11 p.m. Tuesday.

For information, call 847658-5308.

Crystal Lake

Students can ring in new year one day early

MEETING PREP – Algonquin Garden Club members met at the home of member Carol Weinhammer to make hypertufa planters for the District 1 meeting. Pictured (from left) are Marilyn Huels, Connie Burdloff, Shelley Haiges, June Garand, Tina Black, Sandi Paulu, Diane Connelly and Cathy Zange.

Algonquin

Pre-New Year’s Eve Bash for sixth- through 12th-grade students will be 10 p.m. Dec. 30 at the Evangelical Free Church, 575 E. Crystal Lake Ave. The event will include a concert by Grammy

Award-nominated band Royal Tailor, followed by all-night activities at Mega Trampoline and Brunswick Zone XL. Tickets are $25 before Sunday; $30 at the door. Registration is required at www. pnyebash.com.

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FROM LOVING HANDS – Mary Stratejcruk, representative of St. Margaret Mary Church, recently donated 72 afghans to Project Linus of McHenry County. The blankets, handmade by members of the congregation, will be given to children who are in crisis situations.

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• Saturday, December 21, 2013

The Congregational Church of Algonquin, 109 Washington St., will feature music by its handbell choir, Joyful Sound, at a worship service 10 a.m. Sunday.

The women’s fellowship will hold its annual Christmas cookie sale following the service. Fair trade coffee

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To submit news, visit NWHerald.com/neighbors/connect Crystal Lake FIGHTING HUNGER – Crystal Lake resident Beverly Webb (left) assists her LifeSource colleagues Andrew McElroy and Edward Simmons as they gather donations of nonperishable food items to benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Celebrate SALUTE TO VETERANS – Kindergartener Hannah Bolgioni (left) and her grandfather, Dale Collier, who served in Vietnam in the U.S. Navy Special Services, attended the annual Veterans Day assembly at Three Oaks Elementary School.

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Church to host Christmas Eve services St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 485 Woodstock St., will host Christmas Eve worship services.

A candlelight service featuring the children’s choir, God’s Kids, will be 5 p.m.

Tuesday. The church’s adult choir and Bells of Praise will perform at a candlelight service 11 p.m. Tuesday.

For information, call 815-459-5096 or visit www. stpaulsucccl.org.

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MUSIC MAN – Saxophonist Phil Ciancio entertained residents of five area senior living communities and the Crystal Lake Park District senior programs at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park.

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SEASON OF SHARING – Gianna Bruggeman recently donated more than 50 gifts she received for her ninth birthday to Toys for Tots. Pictured (from left) are Gianna, her sister, Quinn, and Lee Totman, coordinator of the McHenry County Toys for Tots campaign.

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Church to host youth revival service SUB20 youth ministry will present “Youth on Fire” revival service 6 p.m.

Dec. 29 at Solid Rock Com-

munity Church, 602 Old Orchard Road.

For information, email office@solidrockchurch.us.

Crystal Lake

History group will host Civil War show and tell The McHenry Civil War Round Table will host a discussion group 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 28 at Panera Bread, 6000 Route 14.

The program topic will be “Civil War Potpourri – Show and Tell.”

For information, visit www.mchenrycivilwar.com.

Richmond

Christmas cantata to be performed at church

CONFIRMATION SERVICE – Bethany Lutheran Church confirmed 15 youth during a special worship service.

Pictured (back row, from left) are the Rev. Paul Cannon, Sarah Sirotzki, Kendall Johnson, Caleb Barneveld, Tyler Lentz, Nathaniel Meador, Ryan Elliott, Morgan Dahlke and the Rev. Carrie Smith; and (front row) Caleb Smith, Logan Sorenson, Luke Klinefelter, Jarrett Natrop, William Effinger, Ethan Ticknor, Robbie Masini and Meghan Coates.

“The Heart of Christmas,” a cantata by Pepper Choplin, will be presented by the Chancel Choir 10 a.m. Sunday at Community Church of Richmond, 5714 W. Broadway St. Featured performers will

include soloists Melanie Gackowski and Rob Richardson and award-winning fiddler Georgia Rae Mussared. Free-will offerings will be accepted.

For information, call 815-678-6521.

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• Saturday, December 21, 2013

LEADER DOG PROGRAM – The Harvard Lions Club recently sponsored a public meeting about Leader Dogs for the Blind and Disabled, an organization supported by Lions Clubs International. Pictured are Harvard Lions Club member Larry Spaeth (left) and guest speaker Judith Shaw.

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OUTDOOR LEARNING GRANT – Colleen Geils was awarded a $507 grant by the Illinois Retired Teachers Association to be used in creating an outdoor learning environment at Alden-Hebron Elementary School.

Pictured (from left) are Marti Swanson, Geils and Tim Hayunga.

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SOCCER STARS – Alex Moraes of McHenry (third from left) was the gold medal winner for the boys 13-yearold age bracket and his brother, Matt Moraes, (fourth from left) was the gold medal winner for the boys 12-year-old bracket at the regional competition of the Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge at Tomaso Park. They are pictured with their father, Carlos Moraes (left), Nick Grandenitti and Guy DeMaertelaere of the St. Mary of Huntley Knights of Columbus Council 11666.

Huntley

FUN AND GAMES – The middle school youth group at St. John’s Lutheran Church recently had a game night. Pictured (back row, from left) are Anna Dickfoss, Toby Behrens and Noah Higgins; and (front row) Grace Rogers, Jessica Wikman and Julia Wikman.

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GIFT DRIVE – The youth of Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church led the annual Operation Christmas Child drive to collect gift-filled shoe boxes for children in need. Pictured (back row, from left) are Marina Rhode, Jordan Klein, Skye Rojewski, Kirsten Hooghkirk, Melissa Juergensen, Sophie Dowell, Alex Stowell, Britney James, Jack Ott, Kyle Sabie, Tyler Szekely and Tami Koenig; and (front row) Melissa Bala, Bree Huston, Megan Juergensen, Sydney McGuine, Zoe Dowell, Alison McCann, Sam Szekely and Lexi Adams.

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Conservation district offers family programs McHenry County Conservation District will present Lost Valley Ventures, a free family program, 2 to 3:30 p.m. today and Dec. 28 at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, 6316 Harts Road.

The program includes a nature lesson, game and activity based on the topic of nature crafts. If the weather allows, guests also will go for a short outdoor hike with staff members.

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KNIGHT OF THE MONTH – St. Mary of Huntley Knights of Columbus Council 11666 honored Mike Cartina as Knight of the Month for November, recognizing his service as chairman of the council’s Winter Coats for Kids program.

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EYEWITNESS REPORT – Don Carter spoke about his experiences in World War II during the Veterans Day program at McHenry High School East Campus.

Woodstock

Church to host Christmas Eve service The Vine Christian Church will have a Christmas Eve service 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Ministry Center, 1132 N. Madison Ave. For information, visit www.atthevine.org.

Ringwood

TOURNAMENT RESULT – Johnsburg Junior High School’s seventh-grade team won second place in the Emmons Boys Basketball Invitational. Pictured (back row, from left) are Chris Lorentz, Charlie Koscinski, Alec Smith, Marco Sotelo, Gibson Groves, Zach Toussaint, Garrett Straulin and Jacob Gutierrez; and (front row) Sam Doherty, Andrew Menner and Matt Harris.

Wildlife biologist to present program on wolves McHenry County Conservation District will host wildlife biologist Adrian P. Wydeven, who will present “Ecology, History and Management of Gray Wolves in Wisconsin,” 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Dec. 30 at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, 6316 Harts Road.

The program is open to ages 14 and older. Admission

is free for McHenry County residents; $6 for nonresidents.

Registration is required by Wednesday. For information, visit www.mccdistrict.org or call 815-479-5779.

The presentation will kick off the exhibit, “Wolves and Wild Lands in the 21st Century,” on display Jan. 4 to March 1 at Lost Valley Visitor Center.

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Johnsburg SPIRIT OF 24 – Karen Colomer, a special education instructional aide, was presented with the inaugural Spirit of 24 award at McHenry High School East Campus.

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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH – Hannah Anderson (left) and Aidan Crow were named the sixth-grade students of the month for November at Johnsburg Junior High School.

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KIWANIS DONATION – Nancy Tunberg (right) of the Kiwanis Club of McHenry presented a donation to Phyllis Mueller of the St. Paul Diaper Bank at a recent Kiwanis meeting.

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH – Chasity Jewell (left) and Ryan Roos were named the seventh-grade students of the month for November at Johnsburg Junior High School.

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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH – Ashley Ahrens (left) and Bradley Wizceb were named the fifth-grade students of the month for November at Johnsburg Junior High School.

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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH – Abigail Wemple (left) and Daniel Peters were named the eighth-grade students of the month for November at Johnsburg Junior High School.

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• Saturday, December 21, 2013

LUTHERAN RETREAT – The youth group and confirmation students of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church attended a retreat at Lutherdale Bible Camp in Elkhorn, Wis. Among those participating were students Anthony Angeles, Kailey Barker, Jeff Beggs, Denise Beyer, Leah Costa, Toni Duval, Emily Harder, Kyla Henige, Meredith Hunt, Dylan Jensen, Maris Jones, Zack Jones, Luke Kaspar, Ellie Lappen, Sami Lappen, Kendra Logar, Joe Mihevc, Mary Beth Mihevc, Jackie Nelson, Savannah Peplowski, Katie Otto, Macey Otto, Nick Raske, Luke Reuss, Riley Schmitz, Ellie Stolzman, Becca Tilling, Josh Tilling, Hailey Williams, Braiden Williams and Kamryn Vargas; and chaperones Denise Beggs, Shana Deubel, Kellea Franzen, Chad Mihevc and Chuck Romano.

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