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Skeletal remains in McHenry ID’ed Jacqueline R. Schaefer found in early November; William J. Ross in Nev. jail awaiting extradition

By CHELSEA McDOUGALL cmcdougall@shawmedia.com WOODSTOCK – The skeletal remains of a woman found badly decomposed in a McHenryarea home have been identified, as the man charged with concealing her homicide sits in a Las Vegas jail.

The deceased is 49-year-old Jacqueline R. Schaefer, the

McHenry County Sheriff’s Office said Monday.

She was positively identified through DNA testing completed at the Illinois Jacqueline R. State Crime Lab. Schaefer A missing persons report never was filed for Schaefer, whose skeletal remains were

found in early November at a McHenry-area home owned by William J. Ross.

Schaefer appeared to be dead William J. for some time, Ross authorities said.

The home sat vacant for more than a year and a half.

No one has been charged

with her murder, and authorities are not releasing her official cause of death.

Police on Nov. 6 were called to 518 N. Country Club Drive in unincorporated McHenry by a caretaker who found Schaefer’s body inside a plastic bag in a sealed bedroom.

Recent dental records for the woman were unavailable, so investigators used DNA testing to

identify her.

A McHenry County grand jury on Dec. 18 returned an indictment for a concealment of a homicide charge against Ross.

The Class 3 felony is punishable by two to five years in prison.

Ross, 62, was apprehended in Las Vegas on Nov. 7. He remains in custody at the Clark

Looking for information Anyone with information on Jacqueline R. Schaefer or her life before her death is encouraged to call the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office at 815-338-2144.

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Insurance Late shoppers search for right gift shoppers get 1-day extension Officials predict heavy traffic on website

By CARLA K. JOHNSON The Associated Press

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Kerri Little of Crystal Lake looks through jewelry while shopping with her family Monday at Out of the Box in downtown Crystal Lake. The relatively calm nature of shopping in Crystal Lake attracted Little and her sister, Shaunna, to the downtown stores.

Residents brave cold, traffic for last-minute Christmas presents

By EMILY K. COLEMAN ecoleman@shawmedia.com ALGONQUIN – With less than 36 hours left before Christmas, Cynthia and Jeffrey Jones were wrapping up their holiday shopping (done, of course, on Santa’s behalf).

The Prairie Grove residents weren’t the only ones to brave the artic temperatures, crowded parking lots and busy streets to hit the stores Monday evening.

“Traffic is what’s killing us,” Cynthia Jones said. “I think peo-

data at 40,000 locations. ple forget how to drive.”

The numbers, which don’t in“They’re probably checking their lists while driving,” her hus- clude online sales, are another challenge in what has largely been band, Jeffrey Jones, added. a disappointing Despite an opholiday shopping timistic start to Voice your opinion season for stores. the shopping season, nationwide When do you open your presents? The two-month period that bes a l e s h a v e n ’ t Vote online at NWHerald.com. gins Nov. 1 is been as strong as important for reretailers hoped.

Sales at U.S. stores dropped 3.1 tailers because they can make up percent to $42.7 billion for the week to 40 percent of their annual sales that ended Sunday compared with during that time.

Carl Shepard was just starting the same week last year, according to ShopperTrak, which tracks his shopping Monday evening, a

task that kept getting pushed back by work and a lack of transportation.

The Oak Park resident was out at Kohl’s in Algonquin with his daughter, who he’s staying with. His plan was to stock up on a round of gift cards, from Kohl’s, Toys R Us and Walmart.

Shaunna Little, who was back in her hometown of Crystal Lake for the holidays, wanted nothing to do with the big box stores.

She was out with her sister

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CHICAGO – Anticipating heavy traffic on the government’s health care website, the Obama administration extended Monday’s deadline for signing up for insurance by a day, giving Americans in 36 states more time to select a plan.

It was the latest in a series of pushed-back deadlines and delays that have marked the rollout of the health care law.

But federal officials urged buyers not to procrastinate.

“You should not wait until tomorrow. If you are aiming to get coverage Jan. 1, you should try to sign up today,” said Julie Bataille, a spokeswoman for the federal agency in charge of the overhaul.

Bataille said the grace period – which runs through Tuesday – was being offered to accommodate people from different time zones and to allow for any technical problems that might result from a last-minute rush of applicants.

The HealthCare.gov site had a disastrous, glitch-prone debut in October but has gone through extensive improvements to make it more reliable and to increase its capacity, and the administration said the system was running well Monday.

By afternoon, the site had received a record 850,000 visits, five times the number logged by the same time last Monday, the administration said. Bataille said the system was handling the volume with error rates of less than 1 in 200 and response times of less than one second.

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The lawsuit is one of 33 alleging that pollution from the company’s specialty chemical plant in Ringwood caused a cluster of brain and pituitary tumors in the area. For

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‘This Old House’ meets the Panama Canal You have probably seen the TV program, “This Old House.” It’s all about tradesmen who take on restorations of vintage homes. Well, our house is kind of like that program, minus the skilled workmen and the unlimited budget.

You see, our home used to be an old school in Crystal Lake. It was built in 1885 and in 1906 it was auctioned off, moved a few blocks, cut in half, and made into two homes. Our neighbors to the south of us have one half of the school, and we live in the other. Our shared history has brought us close together as friends, except for when I claim that our half of the school is smarter than theirs. Then we shoot spitballs and run in each other’s hallways.

Both our houses have undergone various restoration projects over the years. We have fought our way through lathe and plaster. We have wrestled with knob and tube. And there has been no little contention between bearing walls and ceiling joists.

But as we began a new season of what my wife and I call “This Aged Abode,” I found myself facing a renovation project that had left me feeling

JUST HUMOR ME Michael Penkava like a man with a shovel who was just told to dig the Panama Canal.

Back in the day our house did not have a bathroom. Well, there actually was one, but it was in the backyard somewhere. We are not privy to its exact location. But eventually some space on the second floor of the home was converted into a full bath. I am sure the original owners were flushed with excitement over the improvement.

When we bought the house many years ago we didn’t mind having a single bathroom on the second floor. My wife and I adopted a lavatory regimen that accommodated our schedules, and we were as happy as a backsplash on a vanity. But, after all these years and all those trips up and down the stairs, we were both ready for a first floor comfort station.

The only possibility for a main floor bathroom conversion was the

pantry, a quaint little room with builtin cabinets, a beautiful antique zinc countertop and even an original flour bin. However, my wife, along with her army of “This Old House” magazines, found a way to accommodate a toilet and sink and at the same time preserve the integrity of the original pantry. So, with designs in hand, we took the plunge.

I discovered that constructing a new bathroom would be easy. The big problem would be what I call “architectural collateral damage.” Yep, accommodating the plumbing, heating and electrical needs of a simple sink/ toilet combo would impact almost every other room of the house. It became a worse case scenario of infrastructure domino effect.

I found myself tearing through walls. I pulled up floors. I ripped through ceilings and roofs. I even sledgehammered ancient basement foundations. I used tools that I didn’t even know the names of, much less how to use them. All the while my patient wife was saying, “I’m not sure, but if you held it by the handle, it might work better.”

But I journeyed my way through stud and junction box and pipe fitting to finally arrive at the Promised Lavatory. Sure, the budget was quickly breached. And the folks at Home Depot and I are now on a first-name basis, although I’m also known as “Oh, no … here he is again.” But the bathroom is done and the resulting architectural collateral damage has been stabilized.

Now my wife is talking about painting the upstairs bathroom. But I do not despair, for it was Mark Twain who observed, “If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And if it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first.”

So I figure, what’s a little paint job compared to digging the Panama Canal? Ribbitt.

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• Michael Penkava is a retired teacher who taught for 35 years at West Elementary School in Crystal Lake. He now knows what it means to be on the reciprocating end of a reciprocating saw. He can be reached at mikepenkava@comcast.net.

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By LINDSEY TANNER The Associated Press CHICAGO – ’Tis the season – for heart attacks? Not to dampen any spirits, but studies show heart troubles spike this time of year.

It’s not just a Western phenomenon; recent research in China found the same thing.

The increase includes fatal and nonfatal heart attacks and a less serious condition dubbed “holiday heart syndrome” – an irregular heartbeat caused by too much booze.

the virus can cause inflammation that also can stress the heart.

David Phillips, a sociologist at the University of California’s San Diego campus, has long studied when people die.

His research, based on millions of death certificates nationwide, shows that cardiac deaths including fatal heart attacks increase almost 5 percent on Christmas Day, the day after and on New Year’s Day. Deaths from other causes also increase at holiday time, but not as much, he has found.

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Patrick Freideman (left) and his husband Spencer Freideman kiss during their wedding Monday in a hallway at the Hampton Inn in Ogden, Utah. The Freidemans arrived at the county clerk’s office on Sunday and spent the night on the sidewalk to make sure they had a chance to get married in Utah.

Judge: Gay marriage in Utah to continue

By BRADY McCOMBS and PAUL FOY The Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY – A federal judge Monday allowed gay marriage to continue in Utah, rejecting a request to put same-sex weddings on hold as the state appeals a decision that has sent couples flocking to county clerk offices for marriage licenses.

Judge Robert J. Shelby overturned Utah’s ban on same-sex marriage Friday, ruling the voter-approved measure is a violation of gay couples’ constitutional rights.

The state then asked him to put a stop to the weddings, but he rejected the request.

Shelby’s ruling is far from the end of the legal wrangling on the topic. The state quickly filed a request with the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to put gay marriage on hold, and that court could rule as soon as Monday evening or Tuesday.

The same court, in Denver, likely will hear the full appeal of the case several months from now.

In the meantime, the rush on marriage licenses continues for gay couples around Utah.

Nearly 700 gay couples have obtained marriage licenses since Friday, with most coming in the state’s most populous county.

People began lining up Sunday night at the Salt Lake County clerk’s office with the hope of getting licenses amid the uncertainty of the pending ruling.

Couples then got married once every few minutes in the lobby to the sound of string music from a violin duet.

They anxiously eyed their cellphones for news on Shelby’s decision, and a loud cheer erupted once word spread that he wouldn’t be blocking weddings. “We feel equal!” one man shouted; his partner called it “this magic happening out of the clear blue.”

The 10th Circuit already has rejected two previous requests from the state based on procedural matters, but it has not yet considered the case on merits.

The ruling makes Utah the 18th state where samesex couples can legally wed.

WASHINGTON – Last year, while Jake Sullivan was traveling with his boss, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, he quietly disappeared during a stop in Paris. He showed up again a few days later, rejoining Clinton’s traveling contingent in Mongolia.

In between, Sullivan secretly jetted to the Middle Eastern nation of Oman to meet with officials from Iran, people familiar with the trip said. The July 2012 meeting is one of the Obama administration’s earliest known faceto-face contacts with Iran and reveals that Sullivan – who moved from the State Department to the White House earlier this year – was personally involved in the administration’s outreach to the Islamic republic far earlier than had been reported.

Senior administration officials had previously confirmed to The Associated Press that Sullivan and other officials held at least five secret meetings with Iran this year, paving the way for an interim nuclear agreement signed in November by Iran, the United States and five other world powers.

The cloak-and-dagger diplomacy may seem like a tough assignment even for a grizzled foreign policy veteran, but Sullivan is just 37 and looks younger.

Even-keeled and pragmatic, Sullivan’s temperament mirrors that of President Barack Obama, people close to him say.

That helped him crack the tight-knit foreign policy team at the White House where he serves as Vice President Joe Biden’s national security adviser.

While Biden is a possible presidential candidate in 2016, Sullivan remains loyal

Illinois agency overrules Chicago schools on charters The ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO – A relatively unknown state agency has overruled Chicago Public Schools and ordered the district to approve and fund two new charter schools run by a group supported by Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

The schools are run by Concept Schools Inc. The Des Plaines-based organization operates 30 publicly financed privately-run schools in the Midwest, a majority of them in Ohio, as well as the Chicago Math and Science Academy in Rogers Park and Quest Charter Academy in Peoria.

Concept is the first and so far only charter to benefit from a decision of the Illinois State Charter School Commis-

sion, created in 2011 through legislation sponsored by Democratic State Sen. Heather Steans. The schools are now the target of a legislative proposal to eliminate it, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.

Steve Brown, a spokesman for Madigan, said the speaker did not intervene on behalf of Concept’s Chicago charter schools. He said, though, that the purpose of the two-yearold state agency was to ensure that local districts couldn’t always block the formation of charter schools. Madigan voted in favor of the legislation that created the agency.

Chicago Public School officials denied Concept’s bid to open new schools last year, citing “fluctuations in academic performance” in recent years and poor test

scores. While its students’ ACT scores are higher than the CPS average, they are still below the average considered the benchmark for college readiness.

A spokeswoman with CPS said the board of education declines “weak and inadequate applications.”

But the state commission overruled the board and ordered the city school system to give higher per-pupil funding to the two new concept schools to be located in the city’s McKinley Park and Austin neighborhoods. They are getting 33 percent more funding per student than the city school system gives other charters.

Five of nine agency board members approved the decision.

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Thorton and Jackson were arrested Saturday.

The sheriff’s office said it’s working to set up a live-scan fingerprinting machine.

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Midwest propane prices rise as cold snap holds on

SPRINGFIELD – Sangamon County residents who don’t have a computer or who need help applying for concealedcarry firearm permits will find both at the sheriff’s department offices, officials said Monday.

Beginning Jan. 6, residents can use a computer that will be set up in the department’s records lobby to access the Illinois State Police website that will process applications. The department also will provide technical assistance.

There also will be a webcam for applicants to take their ID photo and a scanner to submit the required certificate proving they’ve completed firearms training.

DES MOINES, Iowa – Several states in the upper Midwest are dealing with significantly higher prices for propane because of a supply problem caused by a late harvest, persistent very cold temperatures and the temporary shutdown of a major supply pipeline.

The problem began in October and November when farmers across the Midwest took to the fields to harvest the late developing corn crop before the cold weather set in.

Much of the crop was still wet and needed to be run through propane powered dryers to avoid spoilage, creating a surge in demand for the fuel.

8BRIEFS Two charged in death of Cook County investigator CHICAGO – Two men are being held without bond after being charged with murder and robbery for the shooting death of an off-duty Illinois sheriff’s investigator who was trying to break up an armed robbery outside a family Christmas party in Bellwood.

Twenty-two-year-olds Gage Thornton and Brandon Jackson both appeared in bond court Monday, hours after being charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted armed robbery.

Fifty-year-old Cuauhtemoc Estrada died Friday night after being shot in the chest. Sheriff’s officials said the officer was shot when he tried to intervene in the robbery outside a VFW hall in Bellwood after the pair tried to attack the boyfriend of

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Then-Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton walks with then-deputy chief of staff Jake Sullivan on Nov. 11, 2009, in Singapore. Last summer, Sullivan was traveling with Clinton when he suddenly disappeared during a stop in Paris. He showed up again a few days later, rejoining Clinton’s traveling contingent in Mongolia. to Clinton and is seen as her likely pick for White House national security adviser, should she run for president and win.

“He’s essentially a once-in-a-generation talent,” said Philippe Reines, a longtime Clinton aide who worked closely with Sullivan during their tenure at the State Department.

Sullivan has a gleaming resume: undergraduate and law degrees from Yale, Rhodes scholar at Oxford, and clerk for Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. He entered politics by serving as chief counsel to Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, Sullivan’s home state.

During the bruising 2008 Democratic primary, Sullivan sided with Clinton, serving as a top adviser on her

debate preparation team. But he switched to Team Obama during the general election, taking on a similar role on the debate team.

When Obama tapped Clinton to lead the State Department, Sullivan followed the new secretary to Foggy Bottom. He had a pair of high-level titles – deputy chief of staff and director of policy planning – and quickly became known as one of Clinton’s most trusted advisers. He traveled with her to nearly all of the 112 countries she visited as secretary and played a leading role in shaping U.S. policy toward Libya and Syria, as well as the historic opening of relations with the isolated Asian nation of Myanmar.

Clinton, whose daughter Chelsea is just four years

younger than Sullivan, would sometimes turn motherly with her young adviser, openly worrying that the single Sullivan’s work schedule wasn’t leaving him enough time to date.

Sullivan wouldn’t comment on his outreach to Iran and declined to be interviewed for this story. But a speech he gave at the University of Minnesota last year provides some insight into how he views his quick rise in Washington and his view of public policy as a “study in imperfection.”

“Our government – any government, any organization – is the sum of the human beings who operate it, who bring with them all their faults, foibles and frailties, and all of their creativity and cleverness,” he said.

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UAE sentences American to 1 year Rain, cold temps Convicted in connection to satirical video

By ADAM SCHRECK The Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A court in the United Arab Emirates sentenced eight people, including an American, to up to a year in prison Monday after being convicted in connection to a satirical video about youth culture in Dubai.

The video they produced and uploaded to the Internet was a spoof documentary of would-be “gangsta” youth in the Gulf Arab city-state. The state-owned daily The National said they were accused of “defaming the image of United Arab Emirates society abroad.” Supporters of the defendants reported that they were charged under a 2012 cybercrimes law that tightened penalties for challenging authorities.

Shezanne Cassim, a 29-year-old U.S. citizen from Woodbury, Minn., became the public face of the defendants after his family launched an effort to publicize his months-

long incarceration following his arrest in April.

Cassim, who was born in Sri Lanka and moved to Dubai for work after graduating from the University of Minnesota in 2006, was sentenced Monday to a year in prison followed by deportation and received a $2,725 fine, according to family spokeswoman Jennifer Gore.

Cassim’s brother, Shervon, called the ruling “painful and unfair.”

“Shez is coming up on nine months incarceration for making a parody. This isn’t justice,” he said in a statement.

American consular officials have been following the case closely and attended

Monday’s hearing at the State Security Court in the federal capital, Abu Dhabi.

The U.S. Embassy had no immediate comment following the verdict.

State Department deputy spokeswoman Marie Harf last week said American officials were troubled by Cassim’s “prolonged incarceration” and called for “a fair and expedient trial and judgment.”

Two Indian defendants received similar sentences, while two Emirati brothers were sentenced to eight months behind bars and received 5,000 dirham fines, according to The National. A third brother was pardoned.

Some shoppers avoid rush of chain stores • SHOPPING Continued from page A1 and mother, diving into the boutique shops like Out of the Box in downtown Crystal Lake for a “little last minute shopping, a little shopping for the soul.”

Out of the Box and the other stores along Williams Street were doing a brisk business, more like a Saturday in December than a Monday afternoon, store owner Mary Batson said.

“It gets to be a blur, but it’s a fun blur,” she said. “I think people are just happy to find the right gifts.”

Lori McConville, the owner of Marvin’s Toy Store across the street, agreed, adding that the downtown was a draw for shoppers looking to avoid the rush of the chain stores.

• The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Kyle Grillot – kgrillot@shawmedia.com

Heavy traffic and nearly full parking lots did not stop these shoppers Monday at Algonquin Commons.

Despite an optimistic start to the shopping seasons, nationwide sales haven’t been as strong as retailers hoped.

stay for parts of U.S.

By ALANNA DURKIN The Associated Press

AUGUSTA, Maine – Parts of the country socked by a wild weekend storm will be covered with ice and without power through Christmas and beyond thanks to a steady diet of freezing rain and cold temperatures.

The first full day of winter, Sunday, brought a mix including snow in the Midwest and balmy temperatures along the Mid-Atlantic.

Rain and melting snow led to swelling creeks and streams, closed roads and flooded underpasses in Indiana, Ohio and other Great Lakes states.

More than 390,000 homes and businesses were without power Monday in Michigan, upstate New York and northern New England, down from Sunday’s peak of more than half a million.

Most were in Michigan, whose largest utilities said it’ll be days before power is restored because of the difficulty of working around broken lines.

In Maine, the number of customers without power spiked to more than 78,000, and the cold persisted.

“It’s certainly not going away,” Margaret Curtis, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, said Monday.

“In fact, we don’t have very many areas where we’re expecting temperatures to rise above freezing.”

That means untreated roads and sidewalks from the upper Midwest to northern New England will remain a slippery, dangerous

“It’s certainly not going away. In fact, we don’t have very many areas where we’re expecting temperatures to rise above freezing.”

Margaret Curtis Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine mess as people head out for last-minute shopping or holiday travel.

In Maine, Judith Martin was heading from her home in South Grafton, Mass., to Kingston when she stopped at a rest area along Interstate 95 in West Gardiner.

She said roads got worse the farther north she drove.

“The trees are loaded with ice, so it makes me think the road is loaded with ice,” Martin said.

At least 11 deaths in the U.S. were blamed on the storm, including five people killed in flooding in Kentucky and a woman who died after a tornado with winds of 130 mph struck in Arkansas.

Another woman died in Arkansas when she lost control of her vehicle on an icy patch of an interstate. A Vermont man died from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a generator that was running after the storm knocked out power at his house, state police said.

More than 4,000 flights were behind schedule, the majority of those in New York, Washington, Chicago, Denver, Dallas and Houston.

Investigators asking about any available information on Schaefer • REMAINS Continued from page A1 County, Nev., Correctional Facility.

He previously refused to waive extradition from Nevada, meaning the local state attorney’s office had to secure a governor’s warrant to bring him to McHenry County. Ross is scheduled for a status hearing there on Feb. 13.

According to McHenry County court records, Ross twice was charged with domestic battery stemming from incidents involving Schaefer.

The first, in August 2007, was later dropped, and a second from September that year was amended to misdemeanor bat-

“We don’t have all the pieces. We have a fair amount of information, but were trying to put together a timeline prior to [Jacqueline Schaefer’s] death.”

Andy Zinke McHenry County undersheriff tery for which he received six months of probation, ordered to attend DUI school and to pay a $523 fine.

Ross retained Crystal Lake attorney Henry Sugden. Sugden represented Ross in his previous domestic cases, but he wouldn’t comment on the

latest charges when reached Monday.

The nature of Schaefer’s relationship with Ross remains unclear. In some court documents, she’s called a household member and listed as a tenant in others.

Citing an ongoing investigation, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office wouldn’t elaborate on how the two knew each other.

Investigators are asking anyone with information on Schaefer’s life to call the Sheriff’s Office.

“We don’t have all the pieces,” Undersheriff Andy Zinke said. “We have a fair amount of information, but were trying to put together a timeline prior to her death.”

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of problems,” Eichenberger said. “I’d like to see the whole system streamlined to be more user-friendly. Keep the basic idea, but don’t make me feel like I’m navigating a maze to get a simple checkup.”

The government’s original deadline already had been pushed back a week because of the website problems. The extra day will add to the already daunting administrative problems that insurance companies face, such as inaccuracies on applications, said industry consultant Robert Laszewski.

“Insurers would like to have two to three weeks to process applications. Now they’re going to have a week, less one more day,” he said. “When the day is done, it doesn’t help.”

The president himself signed up for coverage through the government site over the weekend – a purely symbolic move since he will continue to get health care through the military as commander in chief. He chose a less-expensive “bronze” plan.

Obama said Friday that more than 1 million Americans had enrolled for coverage since Oct. 1. The administration’s estimates call for 3.3 million to sign up by Dec. 31, and the target is 7 million by the end of March. After that, people who fail to buy coverage can face tax penalties.

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The Obama administration is hoping for a surge of yearend enrollments to show that the technical problems were merely a temporary setback.

That also would go a long way toward easing concerns that insurance companies won’t be able to sign up enough young, healthy people to keep prices low for everyone.

But the grace period may be a tacit acknowledgment that the website remains vulnerable to heavy traffic. What’s more, the delay offered critics of “Obamacare” another opportunity to argue that the law still isn’t working and that President Barack Obama keeps changing the rules.

In Ohio, Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor called the deadline extension “a clear sign Healthcare. gov continues to struggle.”

“Consumers are already confused and insurers are overwhelmed with the administration’s last-minute changes, yet there seems to be no end in sight,” Taylor, a Republican who heads Ohio’s insurance department, said.

The administration was careful not to characterize Tuesday as a new deadline or an extension, likening the move instead to the Election

Day practice in which people who are in line when the polls close still are allowed to vote.

Monday had been the deadline for Americans in the 36 states served by the federal site to sign up if they wanted coverage at the start of the new year. The remaining states operate their own online marketplaces, and some of them have also extended their deadlines.

As the deadline drew new, more than 1 million people visited the website over the weekend, and a federal call center received more than 200,000 calls.

Roger Colyn, 60, of Des Moines, Iowa, was happy when he left his Monday morning appointment with a state enrollment navigator.

She helped him sign up for a “silver” plan that will cost him $10.79 in monthly premiums after government aid is factored in.

“I feel relieved,” Colyn said.

Others said they will let the date pass without making a decision.

“I’m in no hurry, though it’d be nice to be able to visit a doctor without stress,” said Kyle Eichenberger, an uninsured 34-year-old from Oak Park, who said he hit a wall on the website when he first tried to enroll early on.

“I’m an Obamacare supporter, though I think it is full

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Jason Schaumburg Editor

Tuesday, December 24, 2013 • Page A5 • Northwest Herald • NWHerald.com 8ANOTHER VIEW

8SKETCH VIEW

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus Note to readers: This timeless piece was written by Francis Pharcellus Church, an editorial writer for the New York Sun in response to a letter from the daughter of a Sun reader. It originally was published Sept. 21, 1897.

DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus.

Papa says, “If you see it in THE SUN it’s so.”

Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?

Virginia O’Hanlon VIRGINIA, your little friends are wrong.

They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except [what] they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy.

Alas! How dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.

Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders that are unseen and unseeable in the world.

You may tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding.

No Santa Claus! Thank God! He lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.

8ANOTHER VIEW

8IT’S YOUR WRITE Hunger part of picture To the Editor: Recent letters to the editor express opinions expressed regarding health care, contraception and abortion. That’s only part of the picture.

Spending four years in Kenya, the sight of children suffering from malnutrition was commonplace. If you had food, you would give it to them. I spent nights volunteering on a relief ship, unloading corn into railcars on the dock.

Think about it. Did we actually help?

If you had the same opportunity, you, too, would want to help.

Another starving child would have the chance to grow and to be able to have children. Nothing was accomplished to restore the balance of people and food production.

Aid was provided to one local village, a small tractor and a well – far more meaningful. The village chief assigned the tractor, and the whole community was able to water their crops. The aid team had it right.

We rushed to the hospital and donated blood when a truck loaded with 30 children ran off the road.

The driver saw a snake climbing the steering column. Children were killed, and many injured.

Lives are precious, especially children’s. Are our efforts here correct? Donate blood or sign to become an organ donor.

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Preventing shootings To the Editor: Remember the 20 school children – 6- and 7-year-olds – who were murdered by a mad man with an assault military-style rifle in Newtown, Conn., last year on Dec. 14.

Miraculously, more than 400 other students hid and later escaped to safety with their teachers.

History repeated itself from over 2,000 years ago. Scholars had estimated that 20 children in the “vicinity of Bethlehem” were murdered when a mad man, Herod the Great, ordered his military to

kill all male babies 2 years of age or younger. Warned in the middle of the night, Joseph, Mary, and their baby Jesus escaped to Egypt.

The massacre of those innocent children in Bethlehem is annually commemorated in Catholic Church services Dec. 28.

In Newtown, the mentally unstable, young perpetrator passionately played computer interactive, violent games and practiced loading and shooting his powerful assault guns – paid for by parents and relatives who felt something was not normal with him but chose not to strongly intervene. He carefully planned his evil attack.

What have you done to prevent shootings? Have you stopped giving young relatives money or gift cards used for weapons, ammo, and violent games – and got them to promise not to buy such items?

We are not talking about legitimate, allowable hunting rifles.

Have you told your legislators to vote to protect us, not gun manufacturers? We also have the right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”

Together, we can do it. God bless, America.

Ken Kozy Huntley

Do what with fracking waste?

Virtually no human activity occurs without some effect on the environment and some risk to human health. Reasonable trade-offs and minimized risk are the keys to our modern way of life.

On one controversial issue, disposing of the wastewater generated by many oil and natural gas drilling operations, the Coast Guard is proposing just such minimizing of risk and impact on the environment.

Coast Guard officials are recommending river transportation, by barge, be permitted for wastewater taken from hydraulic fracturing operations.

Some environmentalists were outraged at the Coast Guard report. They predict dire consequences if millions of gallons of “fracking” wastewater are transported on inland waterways.

As proponents of shipping fracking wastewater by barge point out, a variety of hazardous materials have been transported that way for decades, with comparatively few problems.

When chemical spills occur in rivers, sometimes not from barges but from stationary sources, municipal water treatment plants merely close their intake valves until the dangerous river water has flowed past.

Again, there is risk in virtually all human activities. Minimizing it is the key – and using barges to transport fracking waste may do just that. The only alternatives appear to be trucks or rail cars, both of which have accident records substantially worse than the barge industry.

It appears several other federal agencies must sign off on the proposal before barges can be used to transport fracking waste. Their officials should look at the situation objectively – not through the political lens that so often seems to guide policy.

The Marietta (Ohio) Times

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

Rauner braces for attack from state’s unions It’s no secret that Republican primary voters in Illinois have been almost rigidly hierarchical when it comes to choosing gubernatorial candidates.

They pretty much always choose the candidate who can best demonstrate that it’s his or her “turn.”

In 1990, after eight years as secretary of state, Jim Edgar was the clear choice. Indeed, he barely had opposition. The same went for two-term Secretary of State George Ryan eight years later. In 2002, it was clearly Attorney General Jim Ryan’s turn, and he bested two other highprofile candidates in the primary. In 2006, Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka beat three lesser-known opponents to win her primary race, although it wasn’t as easy.

Things weren’t as clear in 2010. Wealthy Republican contributor and former state party chairman Andy McKenna spent a fortune early on and led in most polling until near the end, when primary voters began to sour on him. They quickly turned to Sen. Kirk Dillard, a former Edgar chief of staff, but then almost as quickly turned against him when McKenna unleashed ads blasting Dillard for appearing in a TV ad for Barack Obama. Sen. Bill Brady, a strong conservative who ran an underfunded but somewhat

VIEWS Rich Miller credible campaign four years earlier, ended up beating Dillard by fewer than 200 votes.

That brings us to 2014. Three of the four candidates are relying mainly on the “my-turn” logic to prevail. Brady’s main pitch to voters, other than his recycled 2010 rhetoric, is that he learned valuable lessons in his 2010 loss to Gov. Pat Quinn and is now the most viable choice.

Dillard’s pitch is that he was a proven manager under Edgar and would’ve won in 2010 had he not lost to Brady in the primary, and so he’s the best choice.

Treasurer Dan Rutherford’s almost singular raisson d’être is that he is the only candidate in the race who has ever won statewide.

McKenna was the second consecutive rich guy to attempt to break the “my-turn” cycle.

Wealthy GOP contributor Ron Gidwitz ran four years earlier and lost badly. You can draw a direct line from Gidwitz to self-described outsider Bruce Rauner, who is running a well thought-out, well-funded and highly sophisticated primary race in an attempt to reset the

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“my-turn” system, which essentially flowed from the mighty statewide organization built by political newcomer Gov. Jim Thompson, who is now backing Dillard.

If the primary was left to its own devices, Rauner might very well walk away with this thing.

None of the other candidates has any real money, and none is making much of a persuasive case for their respective campaigns.

Organized labor, however, is moving ever closer to jumping into this primary battle, sources said. The idea, as I’ve told you before, is to spend a relative few million bucks attacking Rauner in the primary rather than being forced to spend tens of millions to fend him off in the fall. His close ties to Mayor Rahm Emanuel, for instance, have been shown by polling to be a killer political issue with GOP primary voters.

Rauner’s anti-union rhetoric and his (by many) unexpectedly strong Republican primary campaign have convinced unions that they need to step up soon.

Plus, some public employee unions are so hostile to Quinn because of pension reform that they don’t want to give the incumbent any money or help in the fall. So, this is all about knocking off “Public Enemy No.

1” as early as possible.

Rauner has spent $300,000 a week on TV ads since the beginning of November, mainly to begin the process of inoculating himself against the expected labor union advertising blitz.

He’s pushed his poll numbers up and has continued to freeze out his GOP rivals.

It’s abundantly clear that none of the other Republican candidates has the money to attack Rauner. Two of the three barely have enough cash to sustain their day-to-day operations.

Rutherford only has enough for about a month of TV ads, if that.

The only way that any sort of negative message about Rauner can be effectively advertised is if somebody else takes him on.

While Rauner leads in two recent polls, he’s still an almost completely unknown quantity to voters. His numbers are, in other words, wide but not deep.

Shocking voters with some revelations about his background could very well knock him out. His campaign has seen this union attack coming for a long time, however, and they undoubtedly have at least some counter-measures planned.

He won’t go away quietly.

• Rich Miller publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and CapitolFax.com.

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FIREFIGHTER FACES BATTERY CHARGES ST. CHARLES – A part-time Carpentersville Fire Department firefighter and paramedic has pending misdemeanor battery charges in Kane County stemming from a physical altercation with an unnamed woman.

Jason S. Elders, 39, was arrested about 12:30 a.m.

Sunday in St. Charles Township.

Witnesses told police Elders Jason S. got on top of Elders the 37-year-old woman and punched her in the face several times, Kane County Sheriff’s Lt. Pat Gengler said.

According to the police report, family and friends pulled Elders off the woman.

The incident is alleged to have occurred in the driveway of a home near where Elders had been attending a Christmas party earlier that night.

The woman was taken to Delnor Hospital in Geneva for injuries that were not life-threatening.

The battalion chief on duty at the fire department late Monday afternoon said he could not comment on the matter, and both the Carpentersville fire chief and deputy chief were unavailable.

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Brain cancer trial uncertain Rohm and Haas’ appeal rejected; Pa. high court may get case

By KEVIN P. CRAVER kcraver@shawmedia.com The first McCullom Lake brain cancer trial is either headed back to civil court for a second chance or to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

The Pennsylvania Superior Court – what the state calls its appellate court – re-

jected a request by chemical manufacturer Rohm and Haas to have all 18 judges on the appeals bench reconsider a ruling that overturned the dismissal of the first case and ordered a new trial.

Such appeals, called “en banc” appeals, are rarely granted and are often a procedural step before a case can be appealed to a su-

preme court.

The Superior Court denied the request Thursday in a one-page, one-sentence ruling.

The 2006 lawsuit filed by former McCullom Lake resident Joanne Branham is one of 33 alleging that pollution from the company’s specialty chemical plant in Ringwood caused a cluster of

brain and pituitary tumors in the area.

Branham’s husband, Franklin, died of deadly glioblastoma multiforme brain cancer in 2004. Two of her former next-door neighbors, Bryan Freund and Kurt Weisenberger, were diagnosed with an even rarer

About this series “Coincidence or Cluster” is the Northwest Herald’s ongoing coverage of the McCullom Lake brain cancer lawsuits.

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Living Nativity Marengo church to host annual re-enactment, candlelight event

– Chelsea McDougall

8LOCAL BEST BETS

LOST VALLEY HOSTS FAMILY PROGRAMS Lost Valley Ventures, a free family program, will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, 6316 Harts Road, Ringwood.

The program includes a nature lesson, game and activity based on the topic of nature crafts. If the weather allows, guests will also 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.

CHURCH TO OFFER HOLIDAY SERVICES St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 485 Woodstock St., Woodstock, will host Christmas Eve worship services.

A candlelight service featuring God’s Kids, a children’s choir, will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The church’s adult choir and Bells of Praise will perform at a candlelight service at 11 p.m.

For information, call 815-4595096 or visit www.stpaulsucccl. org.

CIVIL WAR GROUP DISCUSSION SET The McHenry Civil War Round Table will host a discussion group at 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Panera Bread, 6000 Route 14, Crystal Lake.

The program topic will be “Civil War Potpourri – Show and Tell.”

For information, visit www. mchenrycivilwar.com.

8LOCAL DEATHS Roger W. Hefner 79, Woodstock David B. Koos Maria Volmer 83, Woodstock Irene L. White 63, Trevor, Wis. Maynard White 76, Crystal Lake OBITUARIES on page B4

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Sara Hallstein (front), 16, and Colton Lohff (back), 10, play shepherds a past during United Methodist Church nativity service at Cody’s Farm in Marengo. TOP: Cody Purdom (from left) and Valerie Purdom re-enact the roles of Joseph and Mother Mary with their daughter, Mollie, as baby Jesus.

By STEPHEN Di BENEDETTO sdibenedetto@shawmedia.com MARENGO – Members from Marengo United Methodist Church will literally bring the Christmas story to life Tuesday.

Roughly a dozen participants will take on the roles of the Virgin Mary, Joseph, the three wise men and perform a re-enactment of the Nativity scene at 4 p.m. at Cody’s Farm, 19502 River Road, Marengo.

Members from Cody’s Farm also will participate in the scene, with

guest appearances from the farm’s donkeys, sheep and camels.

United Methodist has performed the live scene at the farm for the past five years. The performance has improved since its inaugural season, when a cow accidentally escaped and disrupted the scene, Pastor Keck Mowry said.

“It tells the story in a vivid way where kids remember it,” Mowry said. “It’s a step above children sitting and listening to hymns. They encounter the story while being a part of it.”

The family-focused event typically draws hundreds of Marengo-area residents, Mowry said. Sharon Purdom, who operates Cody’s Farm, initially approached the church about the idea, he said.

The live service will start with music and hymns from the church’s children’s choir and then there will be a message from Mowry about the Nativity scene.

The public is invited to attend.

The church also will host a candlelight ceremony at 11 p.m. Christmas Eve.

“It tells the story in a vivid way where kids remember it. It’s a step above children sitting and listening to hymns.

They encounter the story while being a part of it.”

Keck Mowry Pastor at Marengo United Methodist Church

Cary Parks holds line in levy Man admits sexual Savings a part of contact with girl, 8 ‘big picture’ for future of district

By JOSEPH BUSTOS jbustos@shawmedia.com CARY – The Cary Park District decided to hold the line on its property tax levy this year.

The district estimated it could have increased its levy by about $70,000.

Taxing bodies governed by the tax cap law can increase their levy by the increase in the consumer price index, which is 1.7 percent, or by 5 percent, whichever is less.

Park district commissioners last week however, chose not to increase its annual levy.

“We are always looking

at the big picture,” Park board President Mike Renner said in a news release. “[Because] the capital project program of the district will be light in the coming year, the board decided that leaving these dollars with the taxpayers was the best approach this year.”

For the 2013-14 fiscal year, the district approved a levy of $3.83 million.

The park district this year has been working to save money.

In September, the park district refinanced about $7 million in bonds that were issued in 2003, 2004 and 2005 for park space acquisitions and development.

One of the bonds was used for the acquisition of Cary-Grove Park, one for the phase one development of Cary-Grove Park, and one for the purchase of Foxford Hills Golf Club.

The bond to pay off the Cary-Grove Park purchase is set to mature in 2019. The bond for the development of the park is scheduled to mature at the end of 2022.

The bond for the purchase of Foxford Hills is set to mature in 2021.

Refinancing the bonds allowed the district to obtain lower interest rates and save about $760,000 over the life of the bonds, which have the same maturity dates, the district said.

“The last projection from our financial consultant was a savings of approximately $240,000 by refinancing,” Renner said.

“We were both surprised and thrilled with this outcome.”

Park district officials said the savings will free up additional money in future years that can be reinvested in the district.

By CHELSEA McDOUGALL cmcdougall@shawmedia.com WOODSTOCK – A Harvard man once facing serious prison time on sex abuse charges pleaded guilty last week and was sentenced to three years in the Department of Corrections.

Isaias L. Hernandez-Bautista, 50, agreed to a plea deal in which he will serve the three years in prison on a Class 2 felony, with day-for-day credit. Remaining sexual abuse charges against him – including one that carried a possible jail sentence of up to 30 years in prison – were dismissed.

Assistant State’s Attorney Kate Lenhard said that Hernandez-Bautista, who

has been in custody since his March 2012 arrest, forced a then 8-year-old girl to touch his genitals. Although he was not related to the victim, he did know her.

After his arrest, Hernandez-Bautista told police that he drank to the point of blacking out, didn’t recall the abuse and he could have confused the girl for his wife. He also said, “kids don’t lie,” Lenhard said.

The plea deal was accepted Dec. 19 by McHenry County Judge Sharon Prather.

A blow was dealt to his defense earlier this month, when prosecutors told the

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8POLICE REPORTS

8PUBLIC ACCESS 301 S. Route 59

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

WEDNESDAY

Holiday Hills Committee of the Whole When: 7 p.m. Jan. 6 Where: Holiday Hills Village Hall, 1304 Sunset Drive

JAN. 8

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

THURSDAY

Fox Lake Zoning Board of Appeals When: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8 Where: Fox Lake Village Hall, 66 Thillen Drive

JAN. 14

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

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

District 46 school board When: 7 p.m. Jan. 14 Where: Prairie Grove Junior High School library, 3225 Route 176, Crystal Lake Richmond Community Development Committee When: 9:30 a.m. Jan. 14 Where: Richmond Village Hall, 5600 Hunter Drive

DEC. 30 Richmond Community Development Committee When: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Where: Richmond Village Hall, 5600 Hunter Drive Richmond Finance Committee When: 4:15 p.m. Monday Where: Richmond Village Hall, 5600 Hunter Drive

Richmond Finance Committee When: 4:15 p.m. Jan. 14 Where: Richmond Village Hall, 5600 Hunter Drive

JAN. 20 Holiday Hills Village Board When: 7 p.m. Jan. 20 Where: Holiday Hills Village Hall, 1304 Sunset Drive

JAN. 21

JAN. 1 The Fox Lake Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Jan. 1 has been canceled.

JAN. 6 District 156 school board When: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6 Where: District office board room, 4716 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry

District 156 school board When: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 Where: District office board room, 4716 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry Fox Lake Plan Commission When: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21 Where: Fox Lake Village Hall council chambers, 66 Thillen Drive

FEB. 3 Fox Lake Police Commission When: 6 p.m. Jan. 6 Where: Fox Lake Police Department,

District 156 school board When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3

Where: District office board room, 4716 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry

FEB. 4 Richmond Community Development Committee When: 9:30 a.m. Feb. 4 Where: Richmond Village Hall, 5600 Hunter Drive Richmond Finance Committee When: 4:15 p.m. Feb. 4 Where: Richmond Village Hall, 5600 Hunter Drive

FEB. 11 District 46 school board When: 7 p.m. Feb. 11 Where: Prairie Grove Junior High School library, 3225 Route 176, Crystal Lake

FEB. 18 District 156 school board When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 Where: District office board room, 4716 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry Richmond Community Development Committee When: 9:30 a.m. Feb. 18 Where: Richmond Village Hall, 5600 Hunter Drive Richmond Finance Committee When: 4:15 p.m. Feb. 18 Where: Richmond Village Hall, 5600 Hunter Drive

MARCH 3 District 156 school board When: 7:30 p.m. March 3 Where: District office board room, 4716 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry

MARCH 4 Richmond Community Development Committee When: 9:30 a.m. March 4 Where: Richmond Village Hall, 5600 Hunter Drive

Facebook post nothing more than an Internet hack • CONTACT Continued from page B1 judge that a questionable Facebook post was nothing more than an Internet hack.

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The post first was believed to be written by the girl’s father – who is not Hernandez-Bautista – and made admissions about molesting the girl. The defense sought to introduce the post at trial.

A McHenry County Sheriff’s Office investigation revealed the post was written by a third person, not by the girl’s father.

Hernandez-Bautista pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

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Algonquin • A 14-year-old Lake in the Hills boy was charged Friday, Dec. 13, with possession of marijuana.

• Robert T. Zastrow, 45, 1090 Bradford Court, Elgin, was charged, Friday, Dec. 13, with driving under the influence.

• A 16-year-old Lake in the Hills boy was charged Tuesday, Dec. 17, with possession of drug paraphernalia.

• A 15-year-old Lake in the Hills boy was charged Tuesday, Dec. 17, with possession of marijuana.

• Stacy M. Ward, 57, 515 Harper Drive, Algonquin, was charged Tuesday, Dec. 17, with driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to give aide/information,

improper left turn and no proof of insurance.

• Wesley A. Santini, 25, 14276 Flagstaff Court, Huntley, was charged Tuesday, Dec. 17, with possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and resisting arrest.

• Patrick C. McCarthy, 22, 414 S. River Road, Algonquin, was charged Wednesday, Dec. 18, with criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to property and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Florence E. Perry, 56, 777 Village Road, Crystal Lake, was charged Wednesday, Dec. 18, with retail theft.

• Debbie G. Galloway-Jackson, 52, 511 Greens View Drive, Algon-

quin was charged Wednesday, Dec. 18, with retail theft.

• Jack K. Raschdorf, 45, 19 Prairie Pointe Lane, Streamwood, was charged Wednesday, Dec. 18, with felony retail theft.

Lake in the Hills • Ronald I. Gates, 41, 3180 Banbury Lane, Lake in the Hills, was charged Monday, Dec. 16, with violation of an order of protection.

• A garage door was damaged Wednesday, Dec. 18, on the 300 block of Wright Drive.

• A parked vehicle was struck and the offender fled the scene on Friday, Dec. 20, at 4590 Algonquin Road.

Over one-third of cases on behalf of deceased • TRIAL Continued from page B1 brain tumor called oligodendroglioma.

Glioblastoma occurs in about three people per 100,000, while oligodendroglioma occurs in about one person per 300,000.

Weisenberger died in the early morning hours of Oct. 11, barely a day after the Superior Court granted Branham a new trial after a 2 ½-year appeal process.

The lawsuits allege that carcinogenic vinyl chloride and related compounds from the plant’s operations fouled residents’ air and groundwater. Rohm and Haas, now a subsidiary of Dow Chemical Co., acknowledges that

a plume of volatile organic compounds has leaked into groundwater from decades of dumping by the previous owners into an unlined 8-acre waste pit, but vehemently denies allegations that it reached or sickened residents. Past and present owners have been working for the past two decades to clean up the contamination plume.

The two-judge panel ruled that the lower court erred when he stopped the case five weeks into the 2010 trial, before the plaintiff rested, and after angrily ruling inadmissible the testimony of the plaintiffs’ expert epidemiologist as “an attempt to deceive the court” and “tantamount to fraud.”

Judge Allan Tereshko

sided with Rohm and Haas and dismissed the lawsuit outright in April 2011, almost five years to the day after it was first filed. But the Superior Court, among other things, concluded that Tereshko was wrong to grant Rohm and Haas nonsuit before the plaintiff’s attorney Aaron Freiwald and his client rested their case. Nonsuit is typically granted when a judge rules – after the plaintiff rests – that the evidence presented does not support the claim.

If Branham, now living in Arizona, does get a new trial, it will be before a new judge – Tereshko has since been transferred to family court.

Twelve of the 33 lawsuits are on behalf of deceased people.

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8LOCAL BRIEFS ECC, union reach tentative agreement

by both parties.

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ELGIN – The Elgin Community College Faculty Association and the Elgin Community College board of trustees negotiating teams reached a tentative agreement Thursday on a new three-year contract.

Negotiations began in early September. The current contract expires Dec. 31.

Lori Clark, communications liaison for union negotiators, said both teams worked hard for a settlement and they were happy to have reached a tentative agreement before the expiration of the previous agreement.

The union membership will schedule a meeting to ratify the agreement, which will be followed by final ratification by the college board.

Both sides agreed not to release contract details until the tentative agreement is ratified

State Police to conduct roadside checks CRYSTAL LAKE – The Illinois State Police will conduct roadside checks Saturday night into Sunday morning on the Interstate 90 ramp westbound to Route 31.

Officers working the safety check – scheduled from 11 p.m. Saturday to 4 a.m.

Sunday – will focus on those driving dangerously, driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, transporting open alcoholic beverages or driving under the influence, according to a news release from the Department of Transportation.

Alcohol and drug impairment is a significant factor in nearly 40 percent of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois.

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Johnnie Smith of Dahlquist Heating and Cooling replaces a filter Monday while servicing a furnace at home in Sycamore on Monday.

Cost of heating home with natural gas expected to increase almost 12 percent

By FELIX SARVER fsarver@shawmedia.com When it comes to cutting down on winter heating costs, Jim Chilsen recommends not making your home work harder than necessary to make you comfortable.

Chilsen, Citizens Utility Board spokesman, said there are many little things people can do that can make a big difference on their gas bill. The board is a nonprofit organization that represents utility customers’ interests.

“Nobody would say their gas bills are low,” he said.

“While it’s good news that gas prices have been relatively stable in the last few years, people are still struggling to pay their energy costs. Practicing energy efficiency at home is still a necessity.”

In fact, the U.S. Energy Information Administration is predicting the cost of heating a home in the Midwest with natural gas will increase almost 12 percent this winter, while remaining the most cost-effective option.

The average household in the Midwest will spend $713 heating a home with natural gas from October through March, compared with $974 for homes heated with electricity and $1,584 for those heated with propane, according to the administration’s December forecast. Last year, the average Midwest household spent $638 heating a home with natural gas, $955 heating a home with electricity and $1,333 heating a home with propane.

No matter the energy source, customers can cut costs by buying a programmable thermostat that will adjust home temperature automatically at different times throughout the day. People can save up to 3 percent on their heating bill for each degree lowered on the thermostat, according to the board.

Gregory Freeman, owner of DeKalb-based All-Star Heating and Air Conditioning, agrees a programmable thermostat is the way to go. But there can be drawbacks if the thermostat is set too low because heating the house will take longer and become more expensive.

Freeman suggests people have their furnace filters changed every 30 to 45 days.

They should also have the furnace regularly cleaned and checked to ensure it is working

Smith removes the burners from a furnace.

Ways to save energy this winter

Smith arrives at a residence to perform preventative maintenance on a furnace and to check a fireplace. at maximum efficiency.

“It’s like your health or automobile, you have to maintain it,” he said.

Other ways people can save on energy is keeping a home well-insulated by not only blocking cold air from doors and windows but fans, vents and plumbing underneath sinks.

Close doors to rooms that are not in use and clear radiators, registers, air returns, baseboards and furniture of dust and other obstacles.

One commonly held myth about gas utility companies is that they cannot turn off the service during the winter season. Companies can shut off service if temperatures are expected to stay higher than 32 degrees for the next 24 hours.

“If people are behind on their bills, they shouldn’t think

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For their part, ComEd officials offer financial assistance programs to customers struggling with electricity bills, such as Residential Special Hardship grants, ComEd Helps Active Military Personnel and Non-Profit Special Hardship programs. Details on who qualifies for these assistance programs are available through their website at ComEd.com.

Paul Callighan, ComEd spokesman, said the average monthly bill for a residential customer on the ComEd energy rate is about $73. For customers who use Nicor Gas Co., the current gas costs is 40 cents per therm this month, compared to 45 cents per therm for December 2012, according to their website.

Another myth customers

• Buy a programmable thermostat.

• Close doors to unused rooms and blinds to windows at night.

• Reduce cold air drafts in doors, windows, pipes and fans.

• Make sure the home is well-insulated, especially the attic.

• Set water heater to 120 degrees and cover it with an insulating blanket.

• Clear radiators, registers, air returns and baseboards of dust and furniture.

• Use Compact Fluorescent Light or LED bulbs in your home.

• Circulate the heat with a ceiling fan. Run the fan clockwise to pull warm air down.

• Visit www.CubEnergySaver.com to develop personal money-saving plan.

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He said if people are in danger of losing their heating service during the winter, they can contact the Citizens Utility Board and have their rights as a customer explained, along with access to the necessary resources.

“The No. 1 part of being a utility customer is knowing your rights,” he said.

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8LOCAL BRIEFS Wildlife biologist to host 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,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Monday 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

8FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Bernice F. Brychel: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, at Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Lake Road, Cary.

The funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at Sts. Peter & Paul Church, 410 First St., Cary. For information, call 847-639-3817.

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. Philip Green: A reception of friends will be at 11 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 29, until the memorial service at noon at Windridge Funeral Home, 104 High Road, Cary. For information, call the funeral home at 847-639-2191.

Gary A. Mathia: The visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home, 10011 Main St., Richmond, with the funeral service at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

For information, call the funeral home at 815-678-7311 or visit www.ehornadams.com.

Virginia Moan: Friends and family will gather from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at St. Joseph Church, 206 E. Front St., Harvard. The Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m. For information, call Saunders &McFarlin at 815943-5400.

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 815459-1760.

Maria Volmer: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock.

The visitation will continue from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, until a celebration of Mass at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of Hartland, 15012 St. Patrick Road, Woodstock. For information, call the funeral home at 815-338-1710.

Irene L. White: The visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, at Strang Funeral Home, 1055 Main St. (Route 83), Antioch. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, at the funeral home.

Interment will be at Grant Cemetery. For information, call the funeral home at 847395-4000.

Maynard White: The visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. with the funeral service at 4 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 27, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake.

For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-3411.

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 from Jan. 4 to March 1 at the Lost Valley Visitor Center.

Church to host youth revival service SUB20 youth ministry will present “Youth on Fire” revival service at 6 p.m. Sunday at Solid Rock Community Church, 602 Old Orchard Road, Harvard.

For information, email office@ solidrockchurch.us.

Tennis tournament to help fund scholarships The fifth annual Walt Herrick Sr. Memorial Foundation Men’s Open tennis tournament will be Jan. 3 – 5 at The Racket Club, 9101 S. Route 31, Algonquin.

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.

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Pre-New Year’s party planned for students Pre-New Year’s Eve Bash for sixth- through 12th-grade students will be at 10 p.m. Monday at the Evangelical Free Church, 575 E. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake.The event includes a concert

by Grammy Award-nominated band Royal Tailor, followed by allnight 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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ROGER W. HEFNER In addition to her parents, Irene Born: Aug. 8, 1934; Washburn, IL Send information to obits@ was preceded in death by her first Died: Dec. 22, 2013; Woodstock, IL nwherald.com or call 815-526-4438. husband, Sanford Hill.

Notices are accepted until 3pm for Funeral services will be held at Roger W. Hefner, the next day’s paper.

10:00AM Monday, December 30, age 79, of 2013 at the Strang Funeral Home of Woodstock, died on Obituaries also appear online at Antioch, 1055 Main St. (Rte. 83) December 22, 2013 nwherald.com/obits where you may Antioch, IL. Interment will follow in at the Hearthstone sign the guestbook, send flowers or Grant Cemetery, Grant Township, IL. Care Center in Visitation will be from 1:00-5:00PM make a memorial donation.

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Sunday at the funeral home. For He was born August 8, 1934 in information, 847-395-4000.

Washburn, Illinois, to Bert M. and rn July , 1930, in In lieu of flowers, those desiring Margaret I. (Nelson) Hefner. He Osterwick (Rosendahl), Germany, to may make contributions to a family married Penny Kuhn on February 18, Leo and Paula (Hageböck) Schild. memorial at www.gofundme.com, 1966 in Rockford.

After college, Maria worked as a in her memory.

Mr. Hefner was a US Army school teacher in Germany. She Please sign our online guest book Veteran. He had been employed came to the United States in 1957, with Illinois Bell Telephone until his and married Alois Volmer on August at www.strangfh.com retirement after 32 years of service. 24, 1957, at St. Patrick Catholic He was an avid fisherman, and Church in Hartland. In 1959, they enjoyed fishing and spending time bought a farm in Woodstock, where MAYNARD WHITE at his home at Table Rock Lake. He she worked as a mother and Born: Jan. 26, 1937; Chicago, IL was also a sports fan. He enjoyed homemaker, helped on the farm, Died: Dec. 22, 2013; Crystal Lake, IL sports of all kinds, but was and was a 4-H sewing leader. particularly partial to the Chicago She is survived by her four Maynard “Red” White, age 76, of Bears. children, John (Jeanne) Volmer Sr., Crystal Lake, formerly of McHenry Mr. Hefner is survived by his wife, Thomas Volmer, Petra (George) and Schiller Park, passed away Penny Hefner of Woodstock; a Hornbrook, and Steve (Gwendolyn) Sunday, December 22, 2013, in daughter, Linda Idstein of Florida; a Volmer; five grandsons, John, Crystal Lake. grandson, James J. (Joanne) Rich of Henry, Joshua, Jacob and Joel; six Red was born January 26, 1937, in Crystal Lake; two great brothers and sisters, and many Chicago to the late Maynard and grandchildren, Lilly and Juliette nieces and nephews in Germany.

Margery (nee Williams) White. He Rich; a brother, R. Dale Hefner of She was preceded in death by her married Joanne Maday on Arizona; a brother in law, William husband, Alois; and her parents.

September 22, 1956, in Chicago.

Kayser of Iowa; a sister in law, Sally A visitation from 4:00 – 8:00pm He was a 1954 graduate of Hefner of Mississippi; and several will be held on Thursday, December Steinmetz High School, Chicago. nieces and nephews.

26, 2013 at the Schneider Leucht Red had many fond memories of He was preceded in death by his Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, “Grace Street” in Chicago. He parents; a sister, Irene Margaret 1211 N. Seminary Ave. in worked for R.B. Hayward Company Kayser; and a sister in law, Coral Woodstock. The visitation will for over 40 years, and retired from Hefner. continue on Friday, December 27, there as a superintendent. He was Funeral and interment service for 2013, from 10:00am until funeral a member of Sheet metal Workers Mr. Hefner will be private. mass will be celebrated at 11:00am Local #73. Red worked on many of Memorials in his name may be at St. Patrick's Catholic Church of the landmark buildings that make made to a charity of the donors Hartland, 15012 St. Patrick Rd. in up Chicago's famous skyline. choice.

Woodstock. Burial will be at St. Red loved working on and For information, contact the Patrick's Catholic Cemetery. restoring cars, especially his '67 Funeral Home at 815-338-1710, or In lieu of flowers, memorials can Camaro. He was an avid water and visit the web site at be made to the Woodstock Food snow skier and runner, was a www.slmcfh.com.

Pantry, 1033 Lake Ave, Woodstock, certified scuba diver, and enjoyed IL 60098. riding his bicycle. Red also enjoyed DAVID B. KOOS For more information, call the his garden, traveling, and camping, funeral home at 815-338-1710, or but most of all, he loved spending David B. Koos, best friend and visit us on the web at time with his family. He was known cherished husband of 35 years to www.slmcfh.com. for his sincerity, honesty, and, as Cheryl (née Blaylock), passed away quoted by a good friend, “if you look December 19, 2013. in the dictionary under gentleman, IRENE L. WHITE He was preceded in death by his you will find Red's name.” father, Louis; and is survived by his Born: Jan. 30, 1950; Libertyville, IL Survivors include his wife, Joanne; mother, Esther; his beloved sister, Died: Dec. 22, 2013; Kenosha, WI daughters, Debbie (Kurt) Miller of Darla Giordano; and brother-in-law, Algonquin and Denise (John) and best friend, Ronald Giordano; Irene Lee White, Lindquist of McHenry; and and his brothers, Russell (Karen) 63 years old of Koos and Daniel (Carol) Koos. He is Trevor, Wisconsin, grandchildren, Jeff (Nicole SzulcCieplicki) and Andi (Beau Sanchez) also survived by his mother-in-law, passed away Joan (Wadzinski-Blaylock) Smith; Sunday, December Miller and Brenna, Ryan, Kyle, and and brothers-in-law, Herbert (Judy) 22, 2013 at Aurora Raina Lindquist.

In addition to his parents, Red was Blaylock and Keith Blaylock. He was Medical Center, preceded in death by his sister, Joan the fond uncle of Courtney Kenosha, Wisconsin.

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Giordano, Ron Giordano, Bryan She was born January 30, 1950 in The visitation will be from 1:00Koos, Michael Koos, Christy Libertyville, Illinois, the daughter of 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 27, (Spencer) Kramer, Rusty (Michelle) the late Bennie and Youla (Mynard) 2013 at Davenport Family Funeral Koos, Justin (Michel) Blaylock-Hall, Kirk. On April 13, 1991, she married Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. Jacob Blaylock and Alex Blaylock, as Charles White in Waukegan, and (Route 176), Crystal Lake, where the well as great uncle to Amelia and has lived in the Kenosha County funeral service will be held at 4:00 Jackson Koos and Laine Kramer. area for the past 20 years.

A very private person, David loved She enjoyed sewing, going to flea p.m.

The burial will be private in his family deeply and treasured his markets and garage sales, cooking, St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove. friends. A private memorial will be and most of all; she cherished time In lieu of flowers, memorials in held for family. with her family.

Red's name may be made to the In lieu of flowers, the family would Survivors include her husband of Parkinson's Disease Research appreciate contributions to the 22 years, Chuck; six children, Paul Society, 25 N. Winfield Rd., 4 North charity of your choice.

(Sandra) Hill of McHenry, Dennis Tower, Winfield, IL 60190, (Donna) Hill of Trevor, Sheila (Jim www.parkinsonsprogress.org, or MARIA VOLMER Barton) Miller of Genoa City, 630-933-4384.

Born: July 19, 1930; Osterwick Wisconsin, Sanford Hill, Jr of You may leave online condolences (Rosendahl), Germany Kenosha, James (Meagan for the family at Died: Dec. 22, 2013; Woodstock, IL Hendrickson) Hill of Shawano, www.davenportfamily.com, or call Wisconsin, and Christopher Hill of 815-459-3411, for information.

Maria Volmer (nee Schild), age 83, Trevor; nine grandchildren, John of Woodstock, died Sunday, Paul (Gina), Matthew (Jenn), Kody, December 22, 2013, at her home in Brett, Kyle, Cassie, Austin, Haley, Woodstock Illinois. and Jaycee; three greatgrandchildren, Danae, Jordan, and She was born July 19, 1930, in

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Friday • 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.

Friday to Saturday • 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.

Saturday • 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.

Monday • 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

Jan. 2 to Jan. 4 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Little Christopher Resale Shoppe, 469 Lake St., Crystal Lake.

Offering clothing, housewares, books, toys, jewelry and more.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m Saturday. Sponsored by the Women’s Club of St. Thomas the Apostle Church to benefit the church. Information: 815-4599442.

Jan. 3 • 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.

• 8 p.m. – McHenry B&B Square Dance Club, Johnsburg Community Club, 2315 W. Church St., Johnsburg. Ray and Cindy Bishop will be doing rounds at 8 p.m. and Arlene Kaspik will be calling squares at 8:30 p.m.

Team spirit theme with jerseys/ casual dress. Cost: $6 members, $7 visitors. Information: 815-3535346.

Jan. 3 to Jan. 4 • 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.

Jan. 4 • 10 a.m. – Crystal Lake Area Branch of American Association of University Women program, Senior Services Center, 110 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. Refreshments, business meeting and program by Wendy Davis of Rotary International regarding the Heifer project.

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* 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. – Black & Blue New Year’s Eve ball, Pinecrest Golf Club, 11220 Algonquin Road, Huntley. Fundraiser to benefit Huntley Blue Youth Baseball Teams in Huntley. Cocktail hour, dinner, disc jockey, dancing, giveaways, raffles and party favors. Cost: $150 per couple. Registration and information: John Czarnecki, 224-600-6121 or johnc@huntleybaseball.com.

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• 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: 815-4595096 or www.stpaulsucccl.org.

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Workers prepare a Christmas exhibit at the Conservatory & Botanical Gardens at the Bellagio hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip.

The 42-foot tall Christmas tree will remain on display until early January. Las Vegas casinos have begun installing elaborate Christmas exhibits in recent years to attract tourists during the slow winter months.

Vegas rethinks holidays Casinos draw tourists with seasonal exhibits

By HANNAH DREIER The Associated Press LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas has mostly shelved its attempt to rebrand itself as a family-friendly wonderland. But there’s one exception: the dreaded holiday season, when visitor numbers crater and room vacancies soar.

In an attempt to lure tourists, Las Vegas casinos are staging increasingly elaborate holiday events.

The Bellagio has again transformed its conservatory into a faux winter wonderland featuring a 42-foot-tall Christmas tree, a life-sized candy house, a walk-through snow globe and topiary polar bears, all a few paces from the gambling floor.

The casino’s famous dancing water fountains are leaping to Christmas classics, and tourists are taking photos with a 250-pound chocolate Grinch.

The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace is showing its Christmas cheer with “Elf Aquarists,” divers in elfstyle wet suits who feed the aquarium’s tropical fish during daily shows.

Perhaps the most elaborate of all the exhibits is “Winter in Venice” at the Venetian, which the casino advertises as a public gift in banners strung outside its ersatz Italian facade.

December is traditionally the slowest month in Las Vegas. Last year, tourist volume fell from a high of 3.53 million visitors in March to a low of 3 million visitors in December, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. November and January didn’t look much better.

Keith Salwoski, spokesman for the Venetian and Palazzo hotel-casinos, said the winter extravaganza, now in its third year, has helped convince families to seriously consider a holiday vacation to Sin City.

CRYSTAL LAKE – The Crystal Lake Park District will host the annual Park Place Bridal Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 23 at Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake.

Businesses, services or organizations that serve people planning a wedding are encouraged to participate by buying a vendor booth for $175. A vendor information packet and registration form may be downloaded online at www.crystallakeparks.org/ Programs/free-programs. asp#ParkPlaceBridalFair.

Completed applications and fees are due by Jan. 22.

Vendor benefits include all event advertising provided by the Crystal Lake Park District such as the park district brochure, newspaper advertising, banner advertising, radio advertising and magazine advertising; exposure to a large audience of individuals who are interested in wedding planning, as admission to the fair is free; inclusion in welcome bags distributed to attendees; and a lead list after the event.

For information, call Lauren Thibodeau at 815-477-5871.

This event is presented in cooperation with McHenry County Living Magazine.

Brides who would like to attend the Park Place Bridal Fair are encouraged to preregister for the event at www.crystallakeparks.org/ Programs/free-programs. asp#ParkPlaceBridalFair.

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An accordion player (left) serenades a stilt walker during the third-annual “Winter in Venice” event at the Venetian hotel-casino. The Venetian is advertising the event as a public gift.

“Every photo that is shared during the holidays, for instance, helps to change the perception of the destination for the Christmas traveler.

Suddenly, spending Christmas in Vegas is on the radar of travelers,” he said.

Beautifully costumed actors stroll around the casino halls, greeting children and posing for silly photos with adults. Outside, a 65-foot Christmas tree made of lights shines like a beacon, tempting pedestrians to come inside.

Helen and Bob Harrison spent a recent afternoon gazing at a cluster of white birds and poinsettias arranged in front of an indoor waterfall near a bank of slot machines at the Venetian. The Wichita, Kan., couple was

celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary and had decided to spend the week visiting all of the Strip’s Christmas exhibits.

“I used to work in a flower shop, and I just love this. The design that goes into it – we don’t have anything like that in our city,” Helen Harrison said. “It’s nice to not have to go to Europe to see all this stuff; it saves on travel.”

The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, a few blocks over, has doubled the size of its rooftop skating rink this year.

Chief marketing officer Lisa Marchese said the casino is going for a “ski lodge perched over the Las Vegas Strip” aesthetic. Skaters can huddle around fire pits and buy s’mores kits for $14 (It’s still the Strip, after all).

WONDER LAKE – Third Vision Background Searches & Consulting recently announced the opening of its new business, Eye Spy. It specializes in background searches, criminal checks, asset research, tenant checks, pre-employment verification, parental investigations, nanny searches, professional license verification, and others searches and verification checks.

Third Vision Background Searches & Consulting is in Wonder Lake and serves the greater Chicago area and suburbs.

Primary operator Christine Mahoney has experience in background searches. For information, visit thirdvisionbackgrounds.com or call 815-669-0556.

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‘Having big shoes to fill is not always a bad thing’ I can think of only one other column that I have shared with you, out of the 160 or so I’ve written over the past 6½ years, that I have shared with you that has been more difficult to write other than this one, because this is my very last one.

Someone asked me once about how I liked being the president of the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce. I responded I am just a temporary caretaker and have always felt, since presented with the opportunity, that I am only here to nurture and grow the organization, hopefully leaving it in a better position than when found for the next person. I believe I have done that.

That, and most important, I always have had the most fantastic staff surrounding me. A thorn amongst many roses I am. I cannot thank each and every one of them, current and former, enough.

So, when is following a legend such as former chamber president Bob Blazier a good thing? People said when I took this position, “Wow, you have really big shoes to fill.” Having big shoes to fill is not always a bad thing for a leader.

The challenge is not to walk in those footsteps but to create a new path forward. That was my focus and my goal.

CHAMBER NEWS Gary Reece I offer to my successor one of those famous sayings in sports: “You don’t want to be the guy who follows a legend. You want to be the guy who follows the guy whom follows the legend.” So, to whoever is next up, you’re welcome.

Also I would advise that a leader’s first responsibility is not to his predecessor, it is to the organization. I don’t know where I found this, but here’s three points for anyone facing this type of challenge.

• Affirm the organization’s purpose. The new leader must address what the organization does and pay tribute to it. A leader taking over a successful enterprise must talk about why what it does matters and how it matters. The leader must communicate their understanding of it to people who know it better than they do. Not easy, but the leader must make a best effort.

• Recognize the team. Leaders accomplish little by themselves.

The previous leader’s legacy is built upon the good people they developed and who repaid that opportunity with outstanding service.

Savvy newcomers always make a

point of reassuring such employees their contributions are important and must continue to be.

• It’s about the future. One of the smartest things Jack Welch ever said, and he said it often, was that his successor was not to be like him. Jeff Immelt is nothing like Welch, other than successful, anymore than Welch was like Reg Jones, who preceded him. Every leader will face his own challenges because an organization must succeed in a dynamic environment where circumstance, situations and systems change. A leader’s commitment is to help the organization succeed in the new environment, not the one in the history books.

I’d like to add a fourth point.

• Commit to victory. Nobody sets out for failure, but how committed are we to seeing through to a victorious ending? In the book “Race for Relevance” by Mary Byers and Harrison Coerver, the authors wrote about how in 1519, Spanish Conquistador Hernado Cortez landed on the shores of Mexico with the goal of seizing the treasures of the Aztecs. Before leading his men into battle, he instructed them to burn 11 of the ships on which they had arrived. After that, defeat was not an option. There was only one course. If they were going to sur-

vive, they would have to be committed to victory.

Finally, what if you put what has been accomplished into a box to be given to someone else? What would you want the recipient to think when they opened it up? Would you want it to be something that needs to be greatly improved on? No, you would want them to open the box, look in, smile and say, “Wow. That’s great work.”

We have done great work together, accomplished a lot and have had much success. I will always look back at my time here with great affection. I truly have enjoyed (almost) every day. I cannot think of a better gig. Except running my business, Heartland Cabinet, since 1999. Yes, here’s the one shameless self-promotion I’ve allowed myself in the past 6½ years.

So, thank you to those who gave me the opportunity to be the caretaker for this period of time, the fantastic members of the Crystal Lake Chamber and to all those who grind it out each and every day making our community a truly special place to live, work and play.

• Gary Reece is leaving his post as president of the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce to focus on his business, Heartland Cabinet.

Lawrence is entertainer of year

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The battle for AP entertainer of the year came down to the Girl on Fire and the Queen of Twerk.

Jennifer Lawrence edged out Miley Cyrus by one vote in The Associated Press’ annual survey of its newspaper and broadcast members and subscribers for Entertainer of the Year.

There were 70 ballots submitted by U.S. editors and news directors. Voters were asked to consider who had the most influence on entertainment and culture in 2013.

Lawrence won 15 votes. Cyrus had 14. Netflix was a close third, earning 13 votes for altering the TV landscape with its on-demand format and hit original series.

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Pixies to play in Israel An Israeli promoter for the Pixies says the American alternative rock band will perform in Israel next summer – four years after the band canceled a concert following a deadly Israeli raid on a pro-Palestinian Turkish aid flotilla to Gaza.

The Nidar Oz publicity group said Monday the Pixies canceled its 2010 concert because of the “tense security situation.” It didn’t elaborate why the band has decided to perform in Israel now.

A number of high-profile musicians have refused to perform in Israel due to its policies toward the Palestinians, including British rockers Elvis Costello and Roger Waters.

The Pixies’ website list an appearance with American rockers Soundgarden in Tel Aviv on June 17 and 18.

‘Fast & Furious’ sequel delayed

Santana reunited with homeless bandmate

Universal Pictures has delayed the release of “Fast & Furious 7” for almost a year following the death of star Paul Walker.

The studio announced Monday that the “Fast & Furious” sequel will be released in April 2015, instead of July next year. Shooting on the film was about halfway finished when the 40-year-old Walker died in a car crash outside of Los Angeles.

Walker still will appear in the film, though Universal has not said exactly how it will handle his unfinished performance.

Co-star Vin Diesel first posted the news on Facebook, telling his fans that, “He’d want you to know first.”

The franchise has been one of Universal’s most lucrative, grossing almost $2.4 billion worldwide since 2001. The last film, “Fast & Furious 6,” made $789 million.

Production on “Fast & Furious 7” was on Thanksgiving break when Walker and his friend, Roger Rodas, died in a fiery crash in Valencia Nov. 30.

Rodas, 38, was driving his 2005 Porsche Carrera GT with Walker in the passenger seat.

Investigators with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department have found no evidence of mechanical problems and have ruled out debris or other roadway conditions causing the car the slam into a light pole and tree.

The investigation is ongoing, but law enforcement officials have said speed is believed to be the cause.

Shooting on “Fast & Furious 7” had been planned to resume in Atlanta two days after the crash, but Universal suspended production indefinitely.

A news reporter for a San Francisco television station has reunited rock guitarist Carolos Santana with a former bandmate he hadn’t seen in decades and who now lives on the streets of Oakland.

Reporter Stanley Roberts ran into percussionist Marcus “The Magnificent” Malone while working on a story about illegal dumping last week, KRON-TV in San Francisco reported.

Although he initially was skeptical of the homeless man’s claim the Santana Blues Band got its start in his mother’s garage in the late 1960s, Roberts checked out the story and confirmed it. And on Friday, he took Santana for a surprise visit to the camper where Malone has been staying.

“You don’t know how afraid I am to let you see me,” Malone said softly after he and the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer embraced.

“We cherish you,” Santana replied. “It’s an honor to be in your presence.”

Santana has credited Malone with being an important influence on his Afro-Latin sound, according to former Rolling Stone magazine writer Ben Fong-Torres’ book “Not Fade Away: A Backstage Ticket to 20 years of Rock & Roll.”

Malone played congas on Santana’s eponymous first album, but left the band in 1969 shortly before its seminal performance at Woodstock when he was imprisoned for manslaughter, according to Fong-Torres.

The two men told Roberts they had not seen each other since then. During their meeting Friday, Santana promised to bring Malone a set of congas and to help him get on his feet.

Since Roberts’ story aired, another original member of the Santana Blues Band, percussionist Rod Harper, and producer Bobby Scott also have expressed interest in reuniting with Malone.

Wade, Union engaged Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union are engaged.

The Miami Heat star proposed to his longtime girlfriend Saturday, and the actress accepted. They announced the news through social media, around the same time as the two-time defending NBA champions were gathering for a team Christmas party.

“She said YES!!!” Wade posted to his Twitter and Instagram accounts, with a photo of Union wearing a large diamond solitaire on the ring finger of her left hand.

It will be the second marriage for both Union, 41, and Wade, who turns 32 next month. No date has been announced, and the couple did not release any formal statements about the engagement Saturday night.

“A special evening,” Heat managing general partner Micky Arison wrote on Twitter.

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PACKERS AT BEARS, 3:25 P.M. SUNDAY, FOX, AM-780, 105.9-FM

Bears safety dismisses concussion speculation

ANALYSIS

Don’t expect Rodgers to play on Sunday

By HUB ARKUSH

Inside

harkush@shawmedia.com It’s only Monday and with the NFC North title and a playoff berth on the line, certainly the Green Bay Packers will do everything possible to have Aaron Rodgers in the lineup when they meet the Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field.

But my best guess is it won’t happen and it will be Matt Flynn who tries to lead them over the Bears.

I have no scoops or inside information about what to expect for the Bears game. On Monday, Mike McCarthy said he wasn’t sure of Rodgers’ status but he wants to make a decision on Rogers’ availability “sooner than later,” according to The Associated Press.

But a source has told me that

Columnist Hub Arkush writes that Jay Cutler’s lack of leadership and character in Sunday night’s blowout loss to Philadelphia has him rethinking for the first time his continued belief that the Bears must bring Cutler back in 2014. Read more on Page C5.

Rodgers wasn’t close to being ready for Pittsburgh, so a huge improvement in the one week leading up to the Bears game seems unlikely. Doctors looked at scans of the bone last week and it wasn’t healed, according to that source.

See RODGERS, page C5

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers stands on the sideline during a game against the Dallas Cowboys on Dec. 15 in Arlington, Texas.

Bears safety Chris Conte grabbed his helmet and returned to the field.

Moments later, one of the world’s most well known experts in sports-related head trauma took to his keyboard to vent his concerns.

That would be Chris Nowinski, co-director of the Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy at Boston University. Chris Conte Nowinski, who has studied the brains of many deceased athletes for evidence of a degenerative brain disease, seemed worried that Conte was putting his well being at risk by returning from an apparent head injury that he had sustained in the first half of Sunday’s game.

“Watching Bears game,” Nowinski tweeted. “Fact that Bears Conte back in after obvious

HINKLE HOLIDAY CLASSIC

Host eyes championship Jacobs a win away from berth in semis

By JOE STEVENSON joestevenson@shawmedia.com ALGONQUIN – Jacobs players are aware of the history with their own holiday tournament, where they have not been to the championship bracket since winning the tournament in 2008.

The Golden Eagles are poised to change that.

Jacobs handled Johnsburg’s constant full-court pressure for most of Monday’s game and defeated the SkyInside hawks, 78-67, in their Pool I game For more of the Hinkle Holtournament iday Classic at the results, see Eagles’ Nest.

Page C2.

The Eagles (4-3 And for the overall, 2-0 Pool II) tournament are one win away from the tournaschedule, ment semifinals see Fine and can grab that Print on spot with a win Page C4. against Chicago Tilden at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday.

“We just wanted to take care of business and get in and compete, to have a chance to win the tournament against teams like Zion-Benton and Larkin and Carmel,” Jacobs guard Chrishawn Orange said. “We want to get noticed.”

Orange scored 19 points to lead the Eagles to their fourth consecutive win. Ben Murray added 15 and forward Robert Grant came off the bench to score 12.

Johnsburg (1-10, 0-2) was using its new style of play for the second game, using fullcourt pressure, liberal substituting and plenty of 3-point shots. Skyhawks coach Mike Toussaint, at 1-8, decided to try something different.

Steve Dixon scored 32 points and hit eight 3s, one off Mundelein’s Eric Levernier’s tournament record in 1996. The Skyhawks’ 15 3s for a team equaled Mundelein’s record from that same game.

See EAGLES-SKYHAWKS, page C2

BEARS INSIDER Tom Musick concussion is tragic. How many symptoms does he have to show to stay out?”

Like it or not, this was a story.

Because this bold public statement did not come from a knee-jerk fan or a snarky reporter.

Nowinski works with the group that diagnosed the brains of former NFL players such as Junior Seau and Dave Duerson, and he has pushed for significant rule changes in the NFL aimed at limiting dangerous hits to players’ heads.

Still, concussions remain a part of the game.

And Nowinski had alleged “obvious” signs that indicated a concussion for Conte.

See MUSICK, page C5

BOYS BASKETBALL: E.C. NICHOLS HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT

Indians move to 1st-place bracket

By PATRICK MASON pmason@shawmedia.com

Kyle Grillot – kgrillot@shawmedia.com

MARENGO – Instead of the usual one-game-at-a-time approach, Marengo first-year boys basketball coach Will Benson allowed his team to think about the big picture, if only for a few days, before the 64th annual E.C. Nichols Tournament.

“We talked about, as a team, we’re in a spot where we can make a minishort-term goal,” Benson said. “We had a goal to win our pool and reach the final four [first-place bracket.]”

After winning the first two games in pool play, the Indians needed one more win to guarantee themselves a spot in the first-place bracket. Marengo (6-4) survived a slow start and hung on late in the fourth quarter in a 50-44 win over Wauconda to finish 3-0 in pool play. The Indians secured a spot in the first-place bracket with the win and will play Friday night.

Wauconda plays a unique defense, a matchup-zone, which takes away plays under the basket and makes it tough to drive the lane. The defense caused some early offensive problems for the Indians, who committed three turnovers in the opening quarter and managed only six points.

But as the offense was working out some kinks, the defense was able to hold the quick Bulldogs to five points because of Adam Rogutich’s strong defense and presence in the middle when Marengo’s 6-foot-6 center Andrew Volkening had to sit because of early foul trouble.

Rogutich grabbed three rebounds and scored four points to help the Indians hold their slim lead. He finished with 14 points and seven rebounds. By the second quarter, the Indians had figured out the Wauconda defense and took a 21-14 lead into halftime.

“I thought our defense had gotten better and it kept us playing strong,” Benson said. “Wauconda plays a defense that we never see. We watched film, but it’s a difficult thing to prepare for until you actually get out and do it.

Jacobs senior Robert Grant dunks during the first quarter of a Hinkle Holiday Classic Pool I game against Johnsburg on Monday in Algonquin. Jacobs, 78-67.

See INDIANS, page C2

THE DAILY FEED Tweet from last night

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Jordan Lynch still not on roster for Senior Bowl. There is 1 QB spot left. Stiff competition w/ potentially Wenning, Garoppolo, McCarron @HuskieWire

Hawaii Bowl: Boise St. vs. Oregon St., 7 p.m., ESPN Boise State goes for a team-record fifth straight postseason win against struggling Oregon State (6-6). The Broncos (8-4) have reached a 12th straight bowl, but this one will be different. For the first time in that stretch, Chris Petersen won’t be on the sideline after he was hired by Washington.

Some Detroit Lions fans who agreed to purchase postseason tickets received them in the mail Monday, a day after they were eliminated from playoff contention.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz (left) was upset at fans who booed the team after the Lions’ loss Sunday. Here are some people he should be more upset at: 1. Himself 2. Dorin Dickerson 3. Matt Stafford

Follow our writers on Twitter: Tom Musick – @tcmusick Jeff Arnold – @NWH_JeffArnold Joe Stevenson – @NWH_JoePrepZone

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HINKLE HOLIDAY CLASSIC

Prairie Ridge’s comeback comes up short Wolves can’t overcome 16-0 run by Royals

By JOE STEVENSON joestevenson@shawmedia.com ALGONQUIN – Considering where Prairie Ridge had come from, battling back from a 14-point deficit against Larkin, down four points in the last two minutes was encouraging.

Then, the Wolves got the ball to senior guard Michael Bradshaw for an open 3-point look in the left corner. Bradshaw had just hit a 3 from the key less than a minute before.

“I’ll take my chances with that,” Prairie Ridge coach Corky Card said.

Bradshaw’s shot careened the rim, but rolled out on the far side. Larkin was able to put the game away in the final minute, 62-55, in their Pool III game at Jacobs’ Hinkle Holiday Classic on Monday at the Eagles’ Nest. The victory, along with South Elgin’s win against Barrington, assured Larkin (11-1 overall, 2-0 Pool III) will be in the championship bracket, even with one pool game remaining.

“I got a good look, it was a good pass from Steve [Ticknor],” said Bradshaw, who led the Wolves (6-4, 1-1) with 18 points. “I got to knock that down. We came back against a good team, I just wish we could have pulled it out.”

The problem for Prairie Ridge came midway through the second quarter when Larkin reeled off 16 unanswered points, turning a 19-17 deficit

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Prairie Ridge’s Steven Ticknor (back left), Matt Perhats (center) and Michael Bradshaw (right) set a defense for an inbound pass from Larkin’s Derrick Streety in the second quarter of Hinkle Holiday Classic Pool III game Monday in Algonquin. The Wolves lost, 62-55. into a 33-19 lead. Bradshaw’s 3 ter before the Royals closed at the buzzer started a run for the quarter with a 48-35 lead. the Wolves, who eventually Prairie Ridge came up with cut it to 36-33 in the third quar- six Larkin turnovers before

the Royals got a shot in the third quarter.

“To start the third quarter, we buckled down and played some hard defense,” said Wolves sophomore guard Payton Otto, who scored 14 points.

“They’re a really good team.

They’re quick, their bigs play well, they’re a good shot-blocking team, very athletic. That’s one of the better teams we’ve faced.”

Larkin coach Deryn Carter took blame as Prairie Ridge closed on the Royals in the fourth quarter. Carter drew a technical foul with 3:56 remaining and a 55-43 lead. The Wolves cut that to 55-53 before freshman Christian Negron scored on a layup.

“I got the ‘T’ and the momentum changed,” Carter said. “So that was my fault.

I’ll take that one. It was good enough.”

Kendale McCullum led Larkin with 17 points, while Andrew Jones added 11 and Negron had 10 points, six rebounds and four blocked shots.

“We started off [the second half] a little lackadaisical and we weren’t doing things we were doing in the first half,” McCullum said. “Coach took us out and put the other guys to calm us down more.

We came back in and played well.”

Ticknor added 11 points and seven rebounds for the Wolves, who had 24 turnovers while Larkin had 25.

“It was not a well-played game,” Card said. “They did a nice job pressuring us and we hit some open shots and went after them. The intensity was decent on both sides, but it was not great defense. It was difficult to get a rhythm into.”

ROUNDUP

Gregoire leads Cary-Grove past Jefferson 8INSIDE BOYS BASKETBALL Athlete of the Week BEN MURRAY Jacobs, sr.

Murray scored some key baskets as the Golden Eagles stretched their winning streak to four games with a 56-54 victory over Prairie Ridge and two wins in the Jacobs Hinkle Holiday Classic.

Murray scored nine points Dec. 17 as the Eagles held off Prairie Ridge, 56-54, hitting all four of his free-throw attempts.

In Saturday’s opener in the Hinkle Classic, Murray hit 5 of 7 from the field, including three 3-pointers, and hit 7 of 8 from the line for a game-high 20 points in a 67-51 win against Lakes.

Murray scored 14 points in Monday’s 78-67 win against Johnsburg as the Eagles moved to 2-0 in Pool I and a step closer to making the championship bracket.

Noteworthy Hoping to expand: Marengo coach Will Benson added four teams to the field in the E.C. Nichols Holiday Tournament this year and hopes to add four more next year to bring the field to 16.

“We’d like to get to 16 and seed it,” Benson said. “We’re trying to mimic what Plano does at its tournament. I want to get rid of pool play.”

Berg returns: Prairie Ridge forward Jack Berg left Jacobs’ Hinkle Holiday Classic on Saturday on a stretcher and wound up in an emergency room, but he was back on the court Monday.

Berg took a blow between the eyes as he tried to defend Barrington’s Rapolas Ivanauskas on a drive to the basket. Berg said he closed out too quickly on Ivanauskas and, when the 6-foot-8 sophomore drove to the basket, Berg took Ivanauskas’ shoulder to the face.

“It was nothing flagrant, it just happened,” Berg said. “I felt fine and did the concussion test, but I got this tingling sensation in my hands, like they fell asleep. I couldn’t feel my fingers and they kept locking up.”

Berg said the trainer thought he might have tweaked a nerve when he fell backward to the floor.

“It was a scare,” Berg said. “It happens when your adrenaline is super-high, elevated.

It’s easy to hyperventilate and then the numbness corresponds with that hyperventilating.”

Classic Hinkle: Former Jacobs coach Jim Hinkle was honored when the tournament name was changed to the Hinkle Holiday Classic this year.

True to form, Hinkle offered this gem in Saturday’s first round of games. “I’m just glad the word ‘Memorial’ is not in there,” he said.

On call: Crystal Lake Central coach Rich Czeslawski could be called away at any time this week as his wife, Molly, is expecting their second child. Czeslawski has been driving to games in his own car just in case Molly, who is due any day, goes into labor.

mained unbeaten in pool play as 6-10 John George scored 23 points to beat the Tigers (0-11, 0-2).

Cavanagh Murphy led Central ALGONQUIN – Cary-Grove junior guard Jason Gregoire displayed with 10 points. his aggressive nature in a good way Monday at Jacobs’ Hinkle Holiday Pool I Lakes 85, Tilden 44: The Eagles (3Classic.

Gregoire, who felt he had strug- 7, 1-1) got 21 points from Tramone gled with his outside shot, attacked Hudson and 17 from Dave Milostan the basket and was rewarded with a to beat the Blue Devils (5-5, 1-1).

36-point performance as the Trojans defeated Jefferson, 59-50, in their Pool III South Elgin 77, Barrington 66: DarPool II game at the Eagles’ Nest.

Gregoire was 14 of 16 from the ius Wells scored 20 points and Matt free-throw line while netting his ca- McClure added 18 as the Storm reer-high in points. C-G is 4-6 over- moved to 1-1 in Pool III with a victory over the Broncos. all, 1-1 in Pool II. “I did a good job being aggressive and going to the basket,” Gregoire Pool IV Crystal Lake South 75, Marian Censaid. “I got a lot of free throws, it wasn’t like I was making a living on tral 61: Austin Rogers scored 22 points and reserve guard Collin 3-pointers.”

Gregoire his two 3sand had two Wagner added 14 as the Gators (9-1, other 3-point plays and scored half 1-1) defeated the Hurricanes (5-5, 0-2) of his points in C-G’s 25-point fourth in their Pool IV game.

Chris Mahoney added 10 for quarter.

“We’ve been struggling, we real- South. Adam Pischke scored 19 ly needed this win,” Trojans coach points to lead the Hurricanes.

Zion-Benton 66, Bartlett 34: Milik Ralph Schuetzle said. “Jason kind of went on a roll and started attacking Yarbrough scored 19 and Admiral the basket and getting fouled. We Schofield added 12 as the Zee-Bees seemed to get more confident as the (9-1, 2-0 Pool IV) assured themselves a spot in the championship bracket. game went on.”

Schuetzle also credited Jimmy E.C. NICHOLS TOURNAMENTS Perkins, who hit a key 3 in the fourth Richmond-Burton 67, Stillman Valley quarter, and Devin McDonough, who hit a pair of free throws near 56: At Marengo, Richmond-Burton had four players score in doubles figthe end to hold off the J-Hawks.

Carmel 58, Crystal Lake Central 28: ures and was led by Sam Kaufman The Corsairs (8-2, 2-0 Pool II) re- who scored 18 points to lead the

By JOE STEVENSON

joestevenson@shawmedia.com

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GIRLS BASKETBALL MUNDELEIN TOURNAMENT Prairie Ridge 51, Lake Zurich 38:

Maddie Drain scored 15 points Pool A Westminster Christian 60, Wood- and Sarah LeBeau added 11 as the stock North 54: Josh Jandron led Wolves (7-4) defeated the Bears. the Thunder (2-9) with 19 points. He made five baskets and was 8 of 10 from the free-throw line while teammate Leonel Ortiz scored 10 points in the loss.

The Thunder drop to 0-3 in Pool A.

Pool C Round Lake 64, Harvard 43: Justin Nolen scored a team-high 17 points for the Hornets (1-5) as they drop to 0-2 in Pool play. The Hornets have one more game left in pool play and will face Grant at 9 a.m. on Friday.

Woodstock 52, Grant 47: Damian Stoneking scored a game-high 18 points to lead the Blue Streaks (46). Mitch Kohley was also in double figures, scoring 12 points in the win.

Woodstock moves to 2-0 in Pool B and will face Round Lake at 10:30 a.m. on Friday.

LeBeau hit three 3s, while Sarah Kilhoffer added nine points for Prairie Ridge.

Niles West 51, Cary-Grove 41: The Trojans lost in the first round of the tourney. Katie Barker led the Trojans (9-5) with 14 points. Chrissy Sopchyk scored nine points and Sarah Kendeigh added five.

RIVERSIDE-BROOKFIELD TOURNAMENT McHenry 56, Addison Trail 23: At Riverside, the Warriors won their opening game of the tournament.

Katlyn Sena led the team with 13 points. Mckayla Snedeker scored 12 points and Lindsay Skinner and Sawyer Lay each added eight.

WHEATON NORTH CLASSIC Glenbard South 57, Jacobs 38: At

Wheaton, the Eagles fell in the first round of the tournament. Jacobs couldn’t recover after being outsocred 18-1 in the first quarter. Carly ELGIN HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Dundee-Crown 50, Englewood 48: Sidor led the team with 13 points At Elgin, the Dundee-Crown erased and Tiffany Frighetto added seven.

• INDIANS Continued from page C1

Kyle Grillot – kgrillot@shawmedia.com

Jacobs senior Robert Grant (left) and Johnsburg senior Zach Kinney go after a rebound during the second quarter during a Hinkle Holiday Classic contest Monday in Algonquin. Jacobs won, 78-67.

Ridout scores 14 points for Skyhawks • EAGLES-SKYHAWKS

This week’s top games

Marengo E.C. Nichols Tournament Friday and Saturday Harvard, Marengo, Richmond-Burton, Woodstock and Woodstock North are the local teams competing in the final two rounds.

– Joe Stevenson

a 20-point halftime deficit to come back and defeat Englewood in the opening round game.

Caleb Parson scored 12 points and Nick Munson added 10 to lead the Chargers.

Marengo’s height, zone ‘D’ stymie Wauconda

Continued from page C1 Jacobs’ Hinkle Holiday Classic Thursday through Saturday Seven local teams are playing in the tournament, where the host team is off to a 2-0 start.

Rockets to a 67-56 win over Stillman Valley. Brian Wells added 15 points while Joe St. Pierre added 14 with Reggie Banks scoring 11 in the win.

The Rockets (6-3) also won against Antioch, 46-30, in the first game Monday and improved to 3-0 in Pool B and clinched a spot in the first-place bracket, which will begin play Friday night.

Jacobs handled the pressure well for three quarters and built its lead to as many as 27 before the Skyhawks hit five 3s in the fourth quarter to cut into the margin.

“We did a good job handling their pressure and containing their chaos,” Jacobs guard Kenton Mack said. “We played the way we wanted to play, we just didn’t do a great job closing, but we were able to come out with the win.”

Jacobs shot 55.3 percent (26 of 47) through three quarters.

“We played well to get to that point,”

Jacobs coach Jim Roberts said. “Johnsburg wanted to muck it up a little and fly around and they have a couple of kids who can really shoot. For three quarters we played well and did what we needed to do.”

The Skyhawks got 14 points from Collin Ridout, who hit four 3s.

“We’ve had 1½ practices working on this,” Toussaint said. “It’s a high-risk, high-reward style, but we shoot the 3 well and we’re best when we’re pressing. And we’re pretty deep. We have a plan to it, but we haven’t watched a lot of film so we’re kind of flying by the seat of our pants.

“We were 1-8 and I thought, ‘We have nothing to lose. Let’s do something fun.’ ”

“It was tough for us but then we made some shots and created opportunities,” Benson continued.

Coming out of the break, the Bulldogs tried attacking the basket more and were successful in getting second-chance opportunities by controlling the boards before Marengo countered with its big lineup.

For a long stretch, the smallest player on the floor for the Indians was 6-2 Weston Shepard as he played with Volkening, Rogutich (6-3), Hunter Simonini (64) and Dustin Rondorf (6-3).

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“It was really exciting,” said Volkening, who finished with a game-high 16 points.

“We got a new coach this year and he made some changes and its been exciting. We’re confident at the end of games and we were able to take what we do in practice and transfer it into a game.”

“We really showed good leadership late in the game,” Benson said. “When Wauconda put a full-court press on us, the kids solved that problem themselves and understood rotations and were able to get some good opportunities.”

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BLACKHAWKS 5, DEVILS 2

Hawks bounce Devils

By MARK LAZERUS mlazerus@suntimes.com CHICAGO – With three days off in front of them, and two big games against division opponents looming immediately after the break, the Blackhawks made it clear they wanted to go into Christmas feeling good about themselves.

“We want to leave it all out there,” Patrick Sharp said.

“We want to leave it all out there,” Bryan Bickell said.

“We want to leave everything out there,” Andrew Shaw said, straying boldly from the talking points.

Well, after a thoroughly domNext inant 5-2 victory vs. Colorado, over the New 7 p.m. Friday, Jersey Devils on CSN, AM-720 Monday night, the Hawks were able to leave the United Center on yet another high note in a season full of them.

“Everybody’s happy,” Marian Hossa said. “The coaches will have a beautiful Christmas. Same with the players.”

The Hawks dominated the puck all night, outshooting the Devils 37-12 and winning a whopping 38 of 56 faceoffs in another lopsided affair against the Eastern Conference (they’re 101-2 against the East this season).

Sharp scored twice off tremendous Hossa feeds, Brandon Saad and Brent Seabrook each had two assists, Jonathan Toews was a plus-3 while going 17 of 22 at the dot, and Patrick Kane continued his red-hot play for the Hawks.

“That was one of our better games all year, as far as purpose, puck possession, direct plays, gap, neutralizing their rush game and simplifying that neutral zone,” coach Joel Quenneville said.

After a quiet start, Sharp took a no-look drop pass from Hossa and wristed a shot that

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New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider (35) makes a save on a shot

by Blackhawks left wing Patrick Sharp (10) as Mark Fayne (7), Dainius Zubrus, and Michael Ryder (17) also defend during the third period Monday at the United Center. The Hawks won, 5-2. ticked off Devils defenseman Mark Fayne and past Cory Schneider for a 1-0 Hawks lead at 12:59 of the first period. New Jersey finished with only two shots in the period, but tied it at 1 early in the second, when Stephen Gionta deflected a Jon Merrill shot past Antti Raanta (10 saves).

But a little more than two minutes later, Kane muscled his way to a Nick Leddy rebound and one-handed the puck past Schneider for a 2-1 lead. Kane now has a point in 12 straight games, and 24 of 25.

Bickell then made it 3-1 Hawks with a wrist shot from the right circle through an Andrew Shaw screen.

New Jersey briefly made a game of it when Michael Ryder scored 59 seconds into the third period, but Hossa sprung Sharp on a breakaway after Seabrook blocked a shot, and Sharp finished it for his 18th goal of the season. Nick Leddy added a power play goal at 12:59.

It was a quintessential Hawks win – built on hoarding the puck, limiting shots and generating offense from defense.

About the only out-of-character moment came when Hossa – feeling he was tripped on a rush to the net – stood casually

along the boards, chatting up a referee, while play continued around him, allowing the Devils’ penalty-killers to clear the puck.

“Yeah, I had a good talk with the referee for a while, while the game was going on,” Hossa said with a sheepish smile.

Quenneville was able to laugh it off, given it was Hossa and not some rookie.

“I wouldn’t expect a young guy to even think of doing that,” Quenneville said with a smile.

It’s all smiles when you’re winning, and the Hawks head into the unofficial halfway point of the season in first place in the Central Division, and just one point behind the Anaheim Ducks (who are on a nine-game win streak) in the Western Conference. They’ll enjoy the break, then brace for the Avalanche, Blues and Kings – three more of the top teams in the West – in a fourday span.

“Feels good; big win in front of our crowd,” Sharp said.

“With three days off, it feels even better. Now we can kind of put our feet up and relax, enjoy our families, and get ready for two big games coming out of the break.”

White Sox claim Surkamp Auburn’s Gus Malzahn off waivers from Giants named AP coach of year CHICAGO – The White Sox said they have claimed left-handed pitcher Eric Surkamp off waivers from the San Francisco Giants and lost infielder Brent Morel to the Toronto Blue Jays.

The 26-year-old Surkamp, a sixth-round pick by the Giants in the 2008 amateur draft, went 0-1 with a 23.63 ERA in one spot start for San Francisco last season that lasted only 2⅔ innings July 23 against his hometown Reds.

He was 7-1 with a 2.80 ERA between Class A San Jose and Triple-A Fresno.

He sat out the 2012 season because of an elbow injury.

Morel appeared in 12 games for the Sox last season and hit .200.

He has a .229 average in 194 games.

The moves announced Monday put the Sox’s 40-man roster at 40.

AUBURN, Ala. – Gus Malzahn inherited a demoralized Auburn team that had just gone through the program’s worst season in decades with a stagnant offense and pliant defense.

The coach known for fast play on offense went to work in a hurry. He led the second-ranked Tigers’ transformation into Southeastern Conference champions and has them in the national championship game Jan. 6 against No. 1 Florida State.

Malzahn’s quick work made him The Associated Press national coach of the year.

“It’s very humbling,” he said.

“Any time you get awards like this, it’s a team thing, as far as our staff and our players. It’s been fun to be a part of this year.”

Lupfer has been suspended without pay for two weeks for using a gay slur when yelling at Washington State quarterback Connor Halliday in the New Mexico Bowl last weekend.

Athletic director Jack Graham also ordered Lupfer to undergo anger management and diversity training at his own expense.

Lupfer issued a statement saying he was grateful to keep his job on Jim McElwain’s staff and said, “I am deeply sorry for my behavior, which does not represent who I am or my values.”

Akron assistant coach killed in car accident

AKRON, Ohio – Alan Arrington, an assistant football coach at the University of Akron, was killed Monday in a car accident in his native Mississippi. He was 44.

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Page C4 • Tuesday, December 24, 2013

BULLS

FIVE-DAY PLANNER

Hinrich, Butler likely ready Deng’s status uncertain

By SETH GRUEN sgruen@suntimes.com To nearly every member of the Bulls’ roster, the litany of injuries the team has suffered this season is a circumstance nothing less than extraordinary. The team has been a walking health insurance claim.

Actually it’s pretty safe to call this situation downright unheard of for even some of the team’s veterans.

But guard Kirk Hinrich, who has missed five games after dealing with back spasms, brought a little levity to the situation. Hinrich practiced fully with the team Monday ahead of Wednesday’s Christmas Day game at Brooklyn.

“As long I don’t get hurt walking to the car, getting off the couch or anything like that, I plan on playing,” Hinrich said.

“Today was big for me. Get kind of my legs underneath me a little bit. Get a little big of timing and rhythm. But, yeah, I’m definitely excited to be back.”

Assuming the Bulls don’t redefine rock bottom, it appears safe to pencil Hinrich into the lineup Wednesday.

Jimmy Butler also was a full participant in practice Moday after leaving Thursday’s loss at Oklahoma City with a sprained right ankle. Butler also participated in the team’s contact drills.

Forward Luol Deng’s status for Wednesday wasn’t as optimistic. Deng, who has battled an Achilles injury, did not practice.

Not surprisingly coach Tom Thibodeau wouldn’t rule out or declare

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Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich dribbles the ball upcourt during the first half of a game against the Bucks on Dec. 13 in Milwaukee. any of the three players healthy for Wednesday’s game. He did, however, indicate it could be a challenge for those guys to get back into game shape.

Butler, particularly, has missed 12 of the team’s 26 games this season.

“We got to get these guys back; that’s the big thing,” Thibodeau said. “I’m a little concerned with the amount of time guys have missed in terms of practice and playing. I think you can become de-conditioned. As I mentioned the thing about the rehab part of it, we need guys to come in and get two treatments, three treatments a day.

We got to get guys back. That’s a commitment that needs to be made to the team.”

Whenever Hinrich returns, he’ll be joined by new teammate D.J. Augustin, who has made an immediate impact since the Bulls claimed him off waivers Dec. 13.

Augustin is assured to take playing time away from Hinrich. And certainly his addition allows Hinrich to play off the ball more.

Both are fine by Hinirich, who thinks reduced minutes actually could help him become more effective. At minimum, playing less would reduce the likelihood of injuries.

“It’s something we needed. Another guy who can play pick and roll,” Hinrich said. “He’s a great decision-maker, he’s a knock-down shooter and just me, personally, to get my minutes down a little bit so I can just stay healthier and I feel like I’m more effective that way, too.”

The statuses of Hinrich and Butler could be cemented Tuesday.

Both players and Thibodeau will wait to see the effects of Monday’s practice until Tuesday morning.

Asked when he could expect Deng back, Thibodeau said he couldn’t look past Tuesday’s practice, citing the unpredictability of many injuries. Some guys can start to feel drastically better within a matter of hours.

Thibodeau thought even the prospect of predicting whether a healthier Bulls roster could make a move in the downtrodden east was too cloudy to even discuss.

“Sometimes a guy can feel a lot better that night,” Thibodeau said.

“So that’s the way I look at it.”

It’s cliché. But considering the Bulls’ luck this season, that seems like the prudent philosophy.

PREPS BOYS BASKETBALL JACOBS’ HINKLE HOLIDAY CLASSIC Pool I: Jacobs (2-0), Lakes (1-1), Tilden (1-1), Johnsburg (0-2).

Pool II: Carmel (2-0), Jefferson (1-1), Cary-Grove (1-1), Crystal Lake Central (0-2).

Pool III: Larkin-* (2-0), Prairie Ridge (1-1), South Elgin (1-1), Barrington (0-2).

Pool IV: Zion-Benton-* (2-0), Bartlett (1-1), Crystal Lake South (1-1), Marian Central (0-2). *–Qualified for championship bracket.

Monday, Dec. 23 Game 9: Crystal Lake South 75, Marian Central 61 Game 10: Zion-Benton 66, Bartlett 34 Game 11: South Elgin 77, Barrington 66 Game 12: Larkin 62, Prairie Ridge 55 Game 13: Cary-Grove 59, Jefferson 50 Game 14: Carmel 58, Crystal Lake Central 28 Game 15: Lakes 85, Tilden 44 Game 16: Jacobs 78, Johnsburg 67 Thursday, Dec. 26 Game 17: South Elgin vs. Prairie Ridge, 9 a.m.

Game 18: Barrington vs. Larkin, 10:30 a.m.

Game 19: Carmel vs. Jefferson, noon Game 20: Crystal Lake Central vs.

Cary-Grove, 1:30 p.m.

Game 21: Zion-Benton vs. Marian Central, 3 p.m.

Game 22: Bartlett vs. Crystal Lake South, 4:30 p.m.

Game 23: Lakes vs. Johnsburg, 6 p.m.

Game 24: Jacobs vs. Tilden, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 27 Game 25: Pool III 4th place vs. Pool IV 4th place, 9 a.m.

Game 26: Pool I 4th place vs. Pool II 4th place, 10:30 a.m.

Game 27: Pool III 3rd place vs. Pool IV 3rd place, noon Game 28: Pool I 3rd place vs. Pool II 3rd place, 1:30 p.m.

Game 29: Pool III 2nd place vs. Pool IV 2nd place, 3 p.m.

Game 30: Pool II 2nd place vs. Pool I 2nd place, 4:30 p.m.

Game 31: Larkin vs. Zion-Benton, 1st place, 6 p.m.

Game 32: Pool II 1st place vs. Pool I 1st place, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 28 Consolation C Bracket Game 33: Loser Game 25 vs. Loser Game 26, 9 a.m.

Consolation B Bracket Game 34: Loser Game 27 vs. Loser Game 28, 10:30 a.m.

Consolation A Bracket Game 35: Loser Game 29 vs. Loser Game 30, noon Consolation C championship Game 36: Winner Game 25 vs. Winner Game 26, 1:30 p.m.

Consolation B championship Game 37: Winner Game 27 vs. Winner Game 28, 3 p.m.

Consolation A championship Game 38: Winner Game 29 vs. Winner Game 30, 4:30 p.m.

Third place Game 39: Loser Game 31 vs. Loser Game 32, 6 p.m.

Championship Game 40: Winner Game 31 vs. Winner Game 32, 7:30 p.m.

CRYSTAL LAKE SOUTH 75 MARIAN CENTRAL 61 CL SOUTH (75) Wagner 6 0-2 14, Thomas 3 0-0 6, Mahoney 2 5-6 10, Reich 0 0-0 0, JOhnson 1 0-0 2, Baker 0 0-0 0, Bright 1 0-0 2, Rogers 6 8-9 20, Bartusch 1 0-0 3, Buckner 4 3-3 11, Schingel 0 0-0 0, Friesen 3 1-1 7.

Totals: 27 17-21 75.

MARIAN CENTRAL (61) Smith 1 1-2 3, Pischke 8 2-4 19, Waytula 2 0-0 4, Drivas 0 0-0 0, Einecker 0 0-0 0, DeRoo 0 0-0 0, Lindell 3 0-0 6, Caldez 3 2-2 9, Schnepf 2 0-0 4, Hardie 0 0-0 0, Patterson 0 0-0 0, Quinlan 0 0-0 0, Haley 2 0-0 4, Ricchiuto 3 4-5 10, Lindquist 1 0-0 2. Totals: 24 9-13 61.

CL South Marian Central

17 15 21 22 – 75 16 18 8 19 – 61

3-point goals: CL South 4 (Wagner 2, Mahoney, Bartusch), Marian Central 2 (Pischke, Caldez). Total fouls: CL South 18, Marian Central 21.

LARKIN 62, PRAIRIE RIDGE 55 LARKIN (62) Streety 2 1-3 5, McCullum 7 2-2 17, Negron 4 2-4 10, Royse 1 0-0 3, Jones 4 1-2 11, Boley 2 0-0 6, Kyles 2 0-0 6, Saunders 0 0-2 0, Gardon 1 0-1 2, Mardis 0 0-0 0.

Totals: 24 6-14 62.

PRAIRIE RIDGE (55) Bradshaw 7 1-2 18, Otto 6 1-2 14, Perhast 3 1-2 7, Ticknor 5 1-2 11, Gilbert 2 0-0 4, Berg 0 0-0 0, Peterson 0 1-2 1, Kinowski 0 0-0 0, Hering 0 0-0 0, Slack 0 0-0 0. Totals: 23 5-10 55.

Larkin Prairie Ridge

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13 20 15 14 – 62 13 9 13 20 – 55

3-point goals: Larkin 8 (Jones 2, Boley 2, Kyles 2, McCullum, Royse), Prairie Ridge 4 (Bradshaw 3, Otto). Total fouls: Larkin 13, Prairie Ridge 17. Fouled

out: Ticknor, Perhats. Technical fouls: Larkin bench.

CARY-GROVE 59, JEFFERSON 50 CARY-GROVE (59) Blair 0 0-0 0, Perkins 1 0-0 3, Szydlo 1 1-2 3, Johnson 1 3-4 5, Coleman 1 1-2 3, McDonough 1 2-2 5, Gregoire 10 14-16 36, Sutherland 0 0-0 0, Krich 1 1-2 4. Totals: 16 22-28 59.

JEFFERSON (50) Moore 6 4-4 21, Johnson 0 0-0 0, Brown 3 1-1 7, Rogers 0 1-2 1, Hunter 0 0-0 0, Upshaw 0 0-0 0, Young 5 1-3 13, Ellis 4 0-0 8. Totals: 18 7-9 50.

Cary-Grove Jefferson

15 10 14 12

9 25 – 59 6 18 – 50

3-point goals: Cary-Grove 5 (Gregoire 2, Krich, Perkins, McDonough), Jefferson 7 (Moore 5, Young 2). Total fouls: CaryGrove 15, Jefferson 22.

CARMEL 58 CRYSTAL LAKE CENTRAL 28 CL CENTRAL (28) Murphy2 5-8 10, Vesely 1 0-0 2, Fritz 2 0-0 4, Olson 0 5-6 5, Price 1 0-0 2, Ortner 0 0-0 0, Sigmund 1 0-0 2, Schoenfeld 0 0-0 0, MacAlpine 0 0-0 0, Brandwein 0 0-0 0, Ryberg 0 1-2 1, Koch 0 0-0 0, Panicko 1 0-0 2. Totals: 7 11-16 28.

CARMEL (58) Czaplicki 0 0-0 0, Belser-Bailey 1 0-0 2, Poyser 1 2-2 4, George 10 3-4 23, Barr 3 1-3 7, Owens 0 0-0 0, Kirby 2 1-2 6, Pabst 0 0-0 0, Kelly 1 1-2 3, Reid 0 2-4 2, McGrail 0 0-0 0, Duff 4 0-0 9, Buck 0 0-0 0, Johnson 0 0-0 0, Bowen 1 0-2 2. Totals: 20 10-19 58.

CL Central Carmel

7 5 8 8 – 28 24 12 13 9 – 58

3-point goals: CL Central 1 (Murphy), Carmel 2 (Kirby, Duff). Total fouls: CL Central 15, Carmel 19.

JACOBS 78, JOHNSBURG 67 JOHNSBURG (67) Dixon 11 2-4 32, Ridout 5 0-1 14, Stillwell 0 0-0 0, Shelton 3 0-0 7, Stefka 2 0-0 4, Lobermeier 0 4-4 4, Nusser 1 0-0 3, Tylkowski 1 0-0 3, Franzen 0 0-0 0, Meland 0 0-0 0, Schmidt 0 0-0 0, Kinney 0 0-0 0.

Totals: 23 6-9 67.

JACOBS (78) Orange 7 4-6 19, Murray 5 4-5 15, Mack 3 0-0 6, Krutwig 4 0-2 8, Bindi 2 0-0 4, Peltier 2 2-2 6, Grant 6 0-1 12, Canady 1 0-0 2, Boeckh 2 0-0 5, Zakes 0 0-0 0, Wolinski 0 1-2 1. Totals: 32 11-18 78.

Johnsburg Jacobs

14 12 18 23 – 67 26 20 18 14 – 78

3-point goals: Johnsburg 15 (Dixon 8, Ridout 4, Shelton, Tylkowski, Nusser), Jacobs 2 (Orange, Boeckh). Total fouls: Johnsburg 18, Jacobs 13. Fouled out: Stefka.

E.C NICHOLS TOURNAMENT AT MARENGO RICHMOND-BURTON 46 ANTIOCH 30 Richmond-Burton 10 14 10 12 – 46 Antioch 5 5 12 8 – 30 RICHMOND-BURTON (46) Bayer 2-1-2-6, Rygiel 1-1-2-3, Wells 5-4-4-14, S. Kaufman 0-2-2-2, J. Kaufman 2-0-2-4, Blanton 0-2-2-2, Banks 2-0-0-4, Kaska 3-1-1-7, St. Pierre 2-0-0-4. Totals: 17-11-15-46.

ANTIOCH (30) Wolden 1-0-0-2, Marsiglio 0-3-5-3, Abdelatif 2-0-2-5, Bell 1-1-2-4, Gofron 3-1-1-7, Mrkonich 0-3-4-3, Kovach 2-2-46. Totals: 9-10-18-30.

3-point goals: Richmond-Burton 1 ( Bayer), Antioch 2 (Abdeltif, Bell).

ROUND LAKE 64, HARVARD 43 Round Lake Harvard

15 18 14 17 – 64 17 6 5 15 – 43

ROUND LAKE (64) Ruiz 4-3-7-11, Bamman 2-0-0-4, Green 8-0-0-20, Lear 3-2-3-8, Pisarski 2-0-2-4, Lopez 8-1-1-17. Totals:27-6-13-64.

HARVARD (43) Carrera 2-1-3-6, Nolen 7-0-0-17, Sanchez 2-0-0-4, Schneider 1-0-1-2, MacKenzie 1-0-0-3, Maran 2-0-2-4, Rodriguez 1-0-0-3, Miller 1-0-0-2, Schmidt 1-0-0-2.

Totals: 18-1-6-43.

3-point goals: Round Lake 4 ( Green), Harvard 6 ( Nolen 3, Carrera, MacKenzie, Rodriguez).

WOODSTOCK 52, GRANT 47 Woodstock Grant

7 15 11 19 – 52 11 6 13 17 – 47

WOODSTOCK (52) Ferguson 1-2-2-4, Layoff 1-0-0-2, Ammirati 1-1-1-3, Stoneking 8-2-4-18, Cullum 3-1-2-8, Sutter 0-5-8-5, Kohley 3-6-9-12. Totals: 17-17-26-52.

GRANT (47) Malberg 3-0-0-8, Noda 5-3-5-13, Burns

2-1-2-6, Losbracio 2-0-0-4, Baid 1-0-0-2, Soduskas 1-0-1-2, Upp 5-2-3-12. Totals: 19-6-11-47.

3-point goals: Woodstock 1 (Cullum), Grant 3 (Malberg 2, Burns).

WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN 60 WOODSTOCK NORTH 54 WC WN

13 19 16 12 – 60 13 13 11 17 – 54

WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN (60) Bergman 6-1-3-19, Carani 8-11-13-27, McDonough 3-0-1-6, Barner 4-0-0-8.

Totals: 21-12-17-60.

WOODSTOCK NORTH (54) Jandron 5-8-10-19, Diaz 5-0-0-10, Niese 0-0-2-0, Basaran 1-0-0-2, Creighton 2-1-2-5, Herscha 4-0-0-8, Devore 2-2-4-6, Peterson 2-0-2-4. Totals: 21-11-20-54 3-point goals: Westminster Christian 6 (Bergman 6), Woodstock North 1 (Jandron).

MARENGO 50, WAUCONDA 44 Marengo Wauconda

6 15 12 17 – 50 5 9 14 16 – 44

MARENGO (50) Shepard 1-3-4-5, Kunde 2-0-1-4, Knobloch 2-2-2-8, Rogutich 6-2-2-14, Volkening 7-2-2-16, Rondorf 1-1-3-3.

Totals: 19-10-14-50.

WAUCONDA (44) Malisheski 1-0-0-2, Lovelle 4-0-2-9, Sidlowski 3-1-1-7, Latiolais 1-0-0-3, Bulgarelli 1-0-0-3, Head 5-2-3-12, Malisheski 1-0-0-3, Baumgartner 0-0-2-0, Carlson 1-3-8-5. Totals: 17-6-16-44.

3-point goals: Marengo 2 (Knobloch 2), Wauconda 4 (Lovelle, Bulgarelli, Latiolais, K. Malisheski).

RICHMOND-BURTON 67 STILLMAN VALLEY 56 Richmond-Burton 13 14 24 16 - 67 Stillman Valley 9 9 18 20 - 56 RICHMOND-BURTON (67) Bayer 1-0-0-3, Rygiel 1-0-0-2, Wells 4-6-8-15, Kaufman 8-0-0-18, Banks 5-13-11, Kaska 2-0-0-4, St. Pierre 5-4-6-14.

Totals: 26-11-17-67.

STILLMAN VALLEY (56) Gerig 7-3-3-18, McNames 3-0-09, Weber 4-3-4-14, Hoey 3-2-3-8, Lindsey 2-1-35, Roberts 1-0-0-2. Totals: 20-9-13-56.

3-point goals: Richmond-Burton 4 (Kaufman 2, Wells, Bayer), Stillman Valley 7 (Weber 3, McNames 3, Gerig).

Pool A: Marengo (3-0), Westminster Christian (1-2), Woodstock North (0-3), Wauconda (2-1) Pool B: Richmond Burton (3-0), Sycamore (2-1), Antioch (1-2), Stillman Valley (0-3) Pool C: Harvard (0-2), Woodstock (20), Round Lake (1-1), Grant (1-1) The pool winners plus one wild card will make the Final Four Saturday, December 21 Game 1:Marengo 46, Westminster Christian 32 Game 2: Wauconda 48, Woodstock North 32 Game 3: Richmond Burton 54, Sycamore 48 Game 4: Antioch 50, Stillman Valley 50 Game 5: Woodstock 59, Harvard 55 Game 6: Grant 78, Round Lake 61 Game 7: Wauconda 68, Westminster Christian 58 Game 8: Marengo 63, Woodstock North 44 Monday, December 23 Game 9: Richmond Burton 46, Antioch 30 Game 10: Sycamore 75, Stillman Valley 54 Game 11: Round Lake 64, Harvard 43 Game 12: Woodstock 52, Grant 47 Game 13: Westminster Christian 60, Woodstock North 54 Game 14: Marengo 50, Wauconda 44 Game 15: Richmond Burton 67, Stillman Valley 56 Game 16: Sycamore 63, Antioch 55 Friday, December 27th 9 a.m.: Grant vs. Harvard 10:30 am: Round Lake vs. Woodstock BRACKET PLAY BEGINS Noon.: 9th place bracket 1st seed vs.

9th place bracket 4th seed 1:30 p.m.: 9th place bracket 2nd seed vs. 9th place bracket 3rd seed 3 p.m.: 5th place bracket 1st seed vs.

5th place bracket 4th seed 4:30 p.m.: 5th place bracket 2nd seed vs. 5th place bracket 3rd seed 6 p.m.: 1st place bracket 1st seed vs.

1st place bracket 4th seed 7:30 p.m.: 1st place bracket 2nd seed vs. 1st place bracket 3rd seed Saturday, December 28 Noon.: 11th place game 1:30 p.m.: 9th place game 3:00 p.m.: 7th place game 4:30 p.m.: 5th place game 6:00 p.m.: 3rd place game 7:30 p.m.: 1st place game

ELGIN TOURNAMENT DUNDEE-CROWN 50

ENGLEWOOD 48 DUNDEE-CROWN (50) Pochop 4 0-1 9, Dunner 1 1-2 3, Buckley 1 0-0 2, Seals 2 2-3 6, Munson 4 0-1 10, Stewart 1 1-2 3, Parson 4 2-4 12, Steinmetz 1 3-4 5. Totals: 18 8-17 50.

ENGLEWOOD (48) Hilliard 2 0-0 5, Carpenter 5 0-0 13, Murphy 3 0-0 6, Moore 5 4-7 17, Walker 1 0-0 2, Harper 1 0-0 3, Carter 1 0-1 2.

Totals: 18 4-8 48.

Dundee-Crown Englewood

7 5 22 16 —50 10 22 7 9 —48

3-point baskets: D-C 5 (Parson 2, Munson 2, Pochop), Englewood 8 (Moore 3, Carpenter 3, Hilliard, Harper.)

GIRLS BASKETBALL MUNDELEIN TOURNAMENT PRAIRIE RIDGE 51, LAKE ZURICH 38 PRAIRIE RIDGE (51) LeBeau 3 2-2 11, Wing 1 0-0 2, Kilhoffer 3 3-4 9, Klendworth 2 0-0 5, Clark 1 0-0 2, Voel-Pel 2 0-0 4, Drain 7 1-4 15, Lockwood 1 1-2 3. Totals: 20 7-12 51.

LAKE ZURICH (38) Nasca 4 0-0 9, Daleske 1 0-0 2, Kuehr 0 0-1 0, McGinnis 1 0-1 3, Grant 1 2-3 4, Piron 2 2-2 6, Bauman 3 7-9 13. Totals: 13 11-16 38.

Prairie Ridge Lake Zurich

8 15 14 14 - 51 6 11 7 14 – 38

3-point goals: Prairie Ridge 4 (LeBeau 3, Klendworth), Lake Zurich 1 (Nasca).

Total fouls: Prairie Ridge 18, Lake Zurich 14.

NILES WEST 51, CARY-GROVE 41 Niles West Cary-Grove

15 12 14 10 – 51 8 7 13 13 – 41

NILES WEST (51) Easter 0 4-8 4, Estrada 6 3-4 17, Simkins 4 2-2 12, DeLara 2 0-2 5, Galanapoulous 5 2-5 13,. Totals: 17 11-21 51.

CARY-GROVE (41) Barker 5 2-2 14, Glaysher 2 0-0 4, Cunningham 1 0-1 2, Kendeigh 2 1-1 5, Pilut 1 0-0 2, Wilczynski 1 1-2 3, Jakubicek 1 0-0 2, Sopchyk 3 0-0 9. Totals: 16 4-6 41.

3-point goals: Niles West 6 (Estrada 2, Simkins 2, DeLara, Galanapoulous), Cary-Grove 5 (Sopchyk 3, Barker 2). Total fouls: Cary-Grove 21, Niles West 13.

RIVERSIDE-BROOKFIELD TOURNAMENT MCHENRY 56, ADDISON TRAIL 23 McHENRY (56) Mattson 1 0-0 3, Skinner 4 0-0 8, Ross 1 0-0 3, Kaempf 2 1-1 5, Martens 1 0-0 2, Snedeker 5 2-3 12, Sena 6 0-0 13, Hunt 1 0-0 2, Lay 2 2-2 8. Totals: 23 5-6 56.

3-point goals: McHenry 3 (Ross, Mattson, Sena). Total fouls: Addison Trail 23, McHenry 13.

WHEATON NORTH CLASSIC GLENBARD SOUTH 57, JACOBS 38 Jacobs Glenbard South

TEAM

TUESDAY

3-point goals: Jacobs 1 (Frighetto), Glenbard South 4 (Smith 2, Bazigos 2). Total fouls: Glenbard South 20, Jacobs 11.

SCHEDULE THURSDAY

Boys Basketball: McHenry vs. Palatine, 7:30, at Jack Tosh Holiday Tournament; Dundee-Crown vs. Elgin, 5 p.m., Huntley vs.

Parker 1:45, at Elgin Holiday Tournament; South Elgin vs. Prairie Ridge, 9 a.m., Crystal Lake Central vs. Cary-Grove, 1:30 p.m., Zion-Benton vs. Marian Central, 3 p.m., Bartlett vs. Crystal Lake South, 4:30 p.m., Lakes vs. Johnsburg, 6 p.m., Jacobs vs. Tilden, 7:30 p.m.; at Jacobs Holiday Tournament; Hampshire vs. Belivdere North, 10:30 a.m. at DeKalb 86th Chuck Dayton Holiday Tournament; Crystal Lake Central at Cary-Grove, 1:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball: Prairie Ridge vs. Vernon Hills, 3:30 p.m. at Mundelein Tournament; Dundee-Crown vs Barrington, 8:30 p.m., at Charger Christmas Tournament; Hampshire at Lisle Cage Classic Tournament; Huntley at Montini Catholic Christmas Tournament; Jacobs vs. Schaumburg 1:30, at Wheaton North Classic; McHenry vs. Ridgewood, 12:30 p.m., Riverside-Brookfield Tourney Girls Bowling: Huntley at Plainfield South Holiday Tournament, 9 a.m.

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

COLORADO 7 p.m.

CSN AM-720

at St. Louis 7 p.m.

WGN AM-720

Next game: Sunday GREEN BAY 3:25 p.m.

at Brooklyn 11 a.m.

WGN, ESPN AM-1000

DALLAS 7 p.m.

CSN AM-1000 at Lake Erie 6:30 p.m.

WCUU

at Lake Erie 11 a.m.

WCUU

ON TAP TUESDAY TV/Radio COLLEGE FOOTBALL 7 p.m.: Hawaii Bowl, Boise St. vs. Oregon St., at Honolulu, ESPN

BETTING ODDS

FOOTBALL NFL NATIONAL CONFERENCE North W L T Pct PF Bears 8 7 0 .533 417 Green Bay 7 7 1 .500 384 Detroit 7 8 0 .467 382 Minnesota 4 10 1 .300 377 East W L T Pct PF Philadelphia 9 6 0 .600 418 Dallas 8 7 0 .533 417 N.Y. Giants 6 9 0 .400 274 Washington 3 12 0 .200 328 South W L T Pct PF x-Carolina 11 4 0 .733 345 New Orleans 10 5 0 .667 372 Atlanta 4 11 0 .267 333 Tampa Bay 4 11 0 .267 271 West W L T Pct PF x-Seattle 12 3 0 .800 390 San Francisco 11 4 0 .733 383 Arizona 10 5 0 .667 359 St. Louis 7 8 0 .467 339 AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF y-New England 11 4 0 .733 410 Miami 8 7 0 .533 310 N.Y. Jets 7 8 0 .467 270 Buffalo 6 9 0 .400 319 South W L T Pct PF y-Indianapolis 10 5 0 .667 361 Tennessee 6 9 0 .400 346 Jacksonville 4 11 0 .267 237 Houston 2 13 0 .133 266 North W L T Pct PF y-Cincinnati 10 5 0 .667 396 Baltimore 8 7 0 .533 303 Pittsburgh 7 8 0 .467 359 Cleveland 4 11 0 .267 301 West W L T Pct PF y-Denver 12 3 0 .800 572 x-Kansas City 11 4 0 .733 406 San Diego 8 7 0 .533 369 Oakland 4 11 0 .267 308

PA 445 400 362 467 PA 360 408 377 458 PA 221 287 422 347 PA 222 252 301 337 PA 318 315 380 354 PA 326 371 419 412 PA 288 318 363 386 PA 385 278 324 419

Washington at N.Y. Giants, noon Baltimore at Cincinnati, noon Jacksonville at Indianapolis, noon N.Y. Jets at Miami, noon Buffalo at New England, noon Denver at Oakland, 3:25 p.m.

Kansas City at San Diego, 3:25 p.m.

St. Louis at Seattle, 3:25 p.m.

San Francisco at Arizona, 3:25 p.m.

Philadelphia at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

49ERS 34, FALCONS 24 Atlanta San Francisco

0 10 0 14 —24 3 0 10 21 —34

First Quarter SF–FG Dawson 49, 7:56.

Second Quarter Atl–Jackson 2 run (Bryant kick), 9:53.

Atl–FG Bryant 35, :05.

Third Quarter SF–Boldin 10 pass from Kaepernick (Dawson kick), 12:03.

SF–FG Dawson 30, 3:16.

Fourth Quarter SF–Kaepernick 4 run (Dawson kick), 12:34.

Atl–White 39 pass from Ryan (Bryant kick), 8:34.

SF–Gore 1 run (Dawson kick), 5:04.

Atl–Gonzalez 2 pass from Ryan (Bryant kick), 2:09.

SF–Bowman 89 interception return (Dawson kick), 1:11.

A–69,732.

First downs Total Net Yards Rushes-yards Passing Punt Returns Kickoff Returns Interceptions Ret. Comp-Att-Int Sacked-Yards Lost Punts Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Time of Possession

Atl 25 402 20-61 341 2-33 3-73 0-0 37-48-2 1-7 5-48.8 0-0 5-37 30:28

SF 20 379 30-199 180 2-20 3-79 2-89 13-21-0 3-17 3-52.0 0-0 7-45 29:32

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING–Atlanta, Jackson 16-53, Rodgers 3-10, Snelling 1-(minus 2). San Francisco, Gore 21-97, Kaepernick 6-51, Hunter 3-51.

PASSING–Atlanta, Ryan 37-48-2-348.

San Francisco, Kaepernick 13-21-0-197.

RECEIVING–Atlanta, White 12-141, Gonzalez 8-63, Douglas 5-46, Dr.Davis 3-70, Rodgers 3-15, Snelling 3-15, Jackson 2-(minus 4), DiMarco 1-2. San Francisco, Boldin 6-72, Crabtree 5-102, Osgood 1-17, Gore 1-6.

MISSED FIELD GOALS–None.

x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Monday’s Game San Francisco 34, Atlanta 24 Sunday’s Games Philadelphia 54, Bears 11 St. Louis 23, Tampa Bay 13 Indianapolis 23, Kansas City 7 Denver 37, Houston 13 Buffalo 19, Miami 0 Carolina 17, New Orleans 13 Dallas 24, Washington 23 N.Y. Jets 24, Cleveland 13 Cincinnati 42, Minnesota 14 Tennessee 20, Jacksonville 16 Arizona 17, Seattle 10 N.Y. Giants 23, Detroit 20, OT San Diego 26, Oakland 13 Pittsburgh 38, Green Bay 31 New England 41, Baltimore 7 Sunday, Dec. 29 Green Bay at Bears, 3:25 p.m.

Houston at Tennessee, noon Detroit at Minnesota, noon Tampa Bay at New Orleans, noon Carolina at Atlanta, noon Cleveland at Pittsburgh, noon

COLLEGE BOWL SCORES/SCHEDULE Dec. 23 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl East Carolina 37, Ohio 20 Tuesday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu Oregon State (6-6) vs. Boise State (8-4), 7 p.m. (ESPN)

HOCKEY NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF Blackhawks 39 26 7 6 58 145 St. Louis 36 24 7 5 53 128 Colorado 35 23 10 2 48 102 Minnesota 39 20 14 5 45 88 Dallas 35 17 12 6 40 101 Winnipeg 38 16 17 5 37 101 Nashville 37 16 17 4 36 85 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF Anaheim 39 27 7 5 59 127 Los Angeles 37 25 8 4 54 104 San Jose 36 22 8 6 50 116 Vancouver 39 22 11 6 50 106 Phoenix 36 19 10 7 45 111 Calgary 37 14 17 6 34 95 Edmonton 38 11 24 3 25 95 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Boston 37 25 10 2 52 106 Tampa Bay 37 23 11 3 49 106 Montreal 38 22 13 3 47 96 Detroit 39 17 13 9 43 99 Toronto 39 18 16 5 41 106 Ottawa 39 15 17 7 37 111 Florida 38 14 19 5 33 88 Buffalo 37 10 24 3 23 66 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF Pittsburgh 39 27 11 1 55 121 Washington 37 19 14 4 42 117 Philadelphia 37 17 16 4 38 93 N.Y. Rangers 38 18 18 2 38 88 New Jersey 38 15 16 7 37 92 Columbus 37 16 17 4 36 101 Carolina 37 14 15 8 36 86 N.Y. Islanders 38 11 20 7 29 96

GA 107 85 83 96 105 110 109 GA 98 71 90 93 110 118 133 GA 77 87 84 108 113 126 123 105 GA 88 112 104 102 99 106 105 129

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

Monday’s Games Blackhawks 5, New Jersey 2 N.Y. Rangers 2, Toronto 1, SO Calgary 4, St. Louis 3, SO Buffalo 2, Phoenix 1, OT

1 11 7 19 – 38 18 11 21 7 – 57

JACOBS (38) Surges 1 0-0 2, Sidor 4 5-6 13, Grady 0 1-2 1, Mangieri 0 4-4 4, Richman 0 1-2 1, Barnec 2 2-2 6, Hernandez 2 0-3 4, Frighetto 2 2-2 7. Totals: 11 15-21 38.

GLENBARD SOUTH (57) LaPonte 2 0-1 4, Brambora 2 5-6 9, Markovic 2 1-2 5, Smith 2 0-2 6, Bazigos 4 0-0 10, Mora 1 0-0 2, Ball 7 2-4 16, Bauman 2 1-1 5. Totals: 22 9-16 57.

WEDNESDAY

Anaheim 3, Washington 2 Columbus 4, Carolina 3 Ottawa 5, Pittsburgh 0 N.Y. Islanders 3, Detroit 0 Tampa Bay 6, Florida 1 Philadelphia 4, Minnesota 1 Boston 6, Nashville 2 Winnipeg at Edmonton, (n) Dallas at Los Angeles, (n) Colorado at San Jose, (n) Tuesday’s Games No games scheduled Wednesday’s Games No games scheduled Sunday’s Games N.Y. Rangers 4, Minnesota 1 Vancouver 2, Winnipeg 1

BLACKHAWKS 5, DEVILS 2 New Jersey Chicago

0 1

1 1 —2 2 2 —5

First Period–1, Chicago, Sharp 17 (Hossa, Toews), 12:59. Penalties–Volchenkov, NJ (interference), 5:53; Zidlicky, NJ (slashing), 19:15.

Second Period–2, New Jersey, Gionta 2 (Merrill, Josefson), 5:37. 3, Chicago, Kane 22 (Leddy, Versteeg), 7:57. 4, Chicago, Bickell 6 (Saad, Keith), 12:27.

Penalties–Gelinas, NJ (closing hand on puck), 14:14; Kostka, Chi (delay of game), 17:30.

Third Period–5, New Jersey, Ryder 11, :59. 6, Chicago, Sharp 18 (Hossa, Seabrook), 5:54. 7, Chicago, Leddy 5 (Seabrook, Saad), 12:59 (pp). Penalties– Jagr, NJ (hooking), 11:40.

Shots on Goal–New Jersey 2-6-4–12.

Chicago 12-13-12–37.

Power-play opportunities–New Jersey 0 of 1; Chicago 1 of 4.

Goalies–New Jersey, Schneider 4-8-5 (37 shots-32 saves). Chicago, Raanta 8-1-2 (12-10).

A–22,019 (19,717). T–2:22.

Referees–Tim Peel, Steve Kozari.

Linesmen–Mark Shewchyk, Andy McElman.

TRANSACTIONS PROS BASEBALL American League WHITE SOX — Claimed LHP Eric Surkamp off waivers from San Francisco.

MINNESOTA TWINS — Signed RHP Mike Pelfrey and C Kurt Suzuki. Sent OF Darin Mastroianni outright to Rochester (IL).

TEXAS RANGERS — Claimed OF Alex Castellanos off waivers from Boston.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Claimed 3B Brent Morel off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. National League CUBS — Claimed RHP Brett Marshall off waivers from the New York Yankees.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined Los Angeles Clippers F Matt Barnes $25,000 for failing to leave the court in a timely manner upon his ejection during a Dec. 22 game against Minnesota.

HOUSTON ROCKETS — Recalled G Isaiah Canaan Rio Grande Valley (NBADL).

FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Signed RB Robert Hughes to the practice squad.

Released LB Jojo Dickson from the practice squad.

BUFFALO BILLS — Signed DT Alan Branch to a contract extension.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Placed DT Brandon Deaderick and DT Roy Miller on injured reserve. Signed DT Drake Nevis and DT pro Kyle Love. Signed DE Will Pericak and WR Jabin Sambrano to the practice squad.

HOCKEY National Hockey League BUFFALO SABRES — Recalled D Mark Pysyk and F Johan Larsson from Rochester (AHL). Assigned D Chad Ruhwedel to Rochester.

DETROIT RED WINGS — Assigned RW Jordin Tootoo to Grand Rapids (AHL).

FLORIDA PANTHERS — Recalled D Alex Petrovic from San Antonio (AHL).

LACROSSE National Lacrosse League COLORADO MAMMOTH — Signed D Dan Ball to a one-year contract. Signed D Mike McNamara to the practice player list.

TENNIS TENNIS INTEGRITY UNIT — Announced Guillermo Olaso is banned from the sport for five years and fined $25,000 for match-fixing.

COLLEGES COLORADO STATE — Suspended defensive line coach Greg Lupfer two weeks for using a gay slur when yelling at Washington State quarterback Connor Halliday in the New Mexico Bowl last weekend.

PROVIDENCE — Announced freshman basketball G Brandon Austin and freshman basketball F Rodney Bullock will not compete in games for the remainder of the 2013-2014 season.

SMU — Agreed to terms with football coach June Jones on a three-year contract extension through 2017.

GLANTZ-CULVER LINE College Football Bowls FAVORITE PTS O/U UNDERDOG Tuesday Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu Oregon St. 3 (64½) 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 Saturday Pinstripe Bowl At New York Notre Dame 14 (52½) Rutgers Belk Bowl At Charlotte, N.C. North Carolina 2½ (57½) Cincinnati Russell Athletic Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Louisville 3½ (57) Miami Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl At Tempe, Ariz.

Kansas St. 3½ (55) Michigan Dec. 30 Armed Forces Bowl At Fort Worth, Texas Navy 6½ (56) Middle Tenn.

Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn.

Mississippi 3 (57½) 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 12½ (74½) Duke Jan. 1 Gator Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia 9 (60) Nebraska Heart of Dallas Bowl North Texas 6½ (55½) UNLV Capital One Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Wisconsin 1½ (51) South Carolina Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. LSU 7½ (49) Iowa Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif.

Stanford 5½ (42½) Michigan St. Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz.

Baylor 16½ (69) 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 (67½) Auburn

BASKETBALL NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 11 15 .423 Boston 12 17 .414 New York 9 18 .333 Brooklyn 9 18 .333 Philadelphia 8 20 .286 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 21 6 .778 Atlanta 15 13 .536 Charlotte 14 15 .483 Washington 12 13 .480 Orlando 8 20 .286 Central Division W L Pct Indiana 23 5 .821 Detroit 14 16 .467 Bulls 10 16 .385 Cleveland 10 17 .370 Milwaukee 6 22 .214 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 22 6 .786 Houston 18 11 .621 Dallas 16 12 .571 Memphis 12 15 .444 New Orleans 11 14 .440 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 23 5 .821 Oklahoma City 22 5 .815 Denver 14 13 .519 Minnesota 13 15 .464 Utah 8 23 .258 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers 20 9 .690 Phoenix 17 10 .630 Golden State 16 13 .552 L.A. Lakers 13 15 .464 Sacramento 8 18 .308 Monday’s Games New York 103, Orlando 98 Detroit 115, Cleveland 92 Charlotte 111, Milwaukee 110, OT Miami 121, Atlanta 119, OT Indiana 103, Brooklyn 86 Dallas 111, Houston 104 Memphis 104, Utah 94 San Antonio 112, Toronto 99 Phoenix 117, L.A. Lakers 90 Golden State 89, Denver 81 New Orleans at Sacramento, (n) Tuesday’s Games No games schedule Sunday’s Games Indiana 106, Boston 79 Portland 110, New Orleans 107 L.A. Clippers 120, Minnesota 116

COLLEGE SCORES MIDWEST Cincinnati 102, Chicago St. 62 Cleveland St. 89, La Roche 42 Detroit 93, Indiana Tech 50 Drake 71, Albany (NY) 63 S. Illinois 74, SIU-Edwardsville 57 SE Missouri 83, IUPUI 79

GB — ½ 2½ 2½ 4 GB — 6½ 8 8 13½ GB — 10 12 12½ 17 GB — 4½ 6 9½ 9½ GB — ½ 8½ 10 16½ GB — 2 4 6½ 10½

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013 • Page C5

BEARS

BEARS NOTES

Better off with out him?

Defense takes a step backward

BEARS INSIDER Hub Arkush

Maybe bringing Cutler back isn’t the best option On 14 of the past 15 Sunday nights and Mondays, I have studied the tape of the Bears’ weekend performances and brought you grades on how they played.

But the Bears’ 54-11 embarrassment at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night was so ugly, what’s the point?

“We will throw this tape in the trash can,” Bears coach Marc Trestman said.

“Nobody played well on our side,” running back Matt Forte said. “It was just one of those games where everything was going their way and nothing went our way.”

Devin Hester, whose fumble of the kickoff after the Eagles’ opening drive touchdown was probably the turning point of the game, put an exclamation mark on how to clean up the mess.

“Pretty much we have to throw this in the garbage,” Hester said. “Enjoy Christmas and not even look at this film.

This was a horrible game on our part. We can’t dwell on it and we just have to get past it.”

I respect Trestman, Forte and Hester all, so I’ll cut to the chase. I’m giving everyone on the team – with one exception – an F, for failure against the Eagles.

I said going in that the idea that the return of Lance Briggs and continued improvement of Jeremiah Ratliff by themselves could

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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler sits on the bench during the second half of Sunday night’s blowout loss to the Eagles in Philadelphia. make this woeful defense viable enough to win a playoff game was a huge stretch.

That point was made against the Eagles.

But freed of his responsibilities to run the show, Jon Bostic appeared to at least get to the ball quicker.

I still can’t give him more than a C- for biting on play fakes, overpursuing and missing some tackles when he got there, but Bostic was the one guy who jumped off the tape with more than a couple positive contributions in the first 2½ quarters.

There were a couple of other revelations from the tape beyond the ugliness, but the most important to me is that Bad Jay showed up again.

Although there was nothing Cutler could have done by himself that would have changed the outcome of the game, his lack of leadership and character got so out of hand in the third period that I’m rethinking for the first time my continued belief the Bears must bring him back in 2014.

Why is he suddenly going to fulfill his potential after

failing to in his first eight seasons? The belief is because of Trestman.

After watching him constantly whining to official Mike Carey for noncalls on hits that clearly should have been noncalls, I’m thinking maybe it is time to cut bait. He seemingly lost focus and interest on the two possessions after the Eagles’ touchdown after the Forte safety and most importantly failed to lead.

He’s absolutely the best option this Sunday against Green Bay and maybe he’ll bounce back and change my mind again.

But the fact is, you have to either trust that general manger Phil Emery can find talent or he can’t. To spend another year waiting on Cutler just because of the 60 years of failure at the position that preceded him could be ignoring the obvious and wasting another year.

Josh McCown is not the answer, but he could keep the team competitive for a year or two while the future is either traded for or taken in this year’s draft and then developed.

If Trestman can develop Cutler, why not his own handpicked youngster who doesn’t carry Cutler’s baggage?

With all of the salary cap attention the defense is going to command, Sunday in Philly left me wondering for the first time if throwing more money at Cutler isn’t just throwing good money and valuable time after bad?

These Bears have shown they can win without Cutler.

What I took from the tape of the Eagles game is new doubts as to whether they ever will win big with him.

• Hub Arkush covers the Bears for Shaw Media and HubArkush.com. Write to him at harkush@shawmedia.com.

By KEVIN FISHBAIN kfishbain@shawmedia.com LAKE FOREST – As ugly as the Bears’ 54-11 loss to the Eagles was Sunday night, watching the tape Monday wasn’t any better for coach Marc Trestman.

“There’s no sugar-coating on this one, and nothing’s changed,” Trestman said. “I had a chance to look at the offense and defense this morning and nothing’s changed in terms of what I said [Sunday]. It was a Mel Tucker poor performance in both phases.”

The gaudy numbers for the Eagles’ run game – 289 yards, two 100-yard rushers – meant an ongoing problem for the Bears all season not only continued, but got worse on the national stage. “[The gap integrity] wasn’t good. It spread out over the whole group,” Trestman said.

“After two weeks of moving forward, we certainly took a step backwards.”

Defensive coordinator Mel Tucker echoed a similar sentiment, saying the defense “took a step back,” and tackling was a major issue.

“I think we counted at least 20 missed tackles in the game, which is way, way too many,” he said. “You’re playing a good offense. They’re going to have to spread out and get the ball to people in space and you’ve got to get a tackle. We didn’t do that.”

Trestman said Sunday night, however, that the team

would quickly shift focus to the season finale against the Packers, with a chance to win the NFC North.

“I think that’s been Marc’s strength is trying to get the guys ready at the same level every single week and having a stable atmosphere,” special teams coach Joe DeCamillis said. “I think ,when you start bouncing around and saying ‘This game’s bigger than the next,’ I don’t think it’s as positive.

“They’re going to have juice. They’re going to feel it anyway. They’re going to know how important this game is. If they don’t, we don’t need them here that’s for sure.”

Rodgers or Flynn: Mike McCarthy did not have any updates as to who will start at quarterback for the Packers on Sunday. Trestman said that it won’t affect the Bears’ preparation. “We know we’re going to get Green Bay’s best shot.

We’ve got to, right now, be focused on us,” he said. “Green Bay’s offense isn’t going to change whoever’s playing.”

Punting problems: Adam Podlesh had a net punting average of only 37.5 yards on his six punts in the loss. “He had a decent warm-up so again timing sometimes plays into his games like that and he just didn’t hit the ball great at the start of the game and then it continued as it went on,” DeCamillis said. “He did have a couple punts towards the end that were better, just got to keep working and get him better, that’s all. He’s had some good weeks of practice and just unfortunate that showed up last night.”

49ERS 44, FALCONS 34

49ers clinch playoff Wright: You can’t cheat on NFL’s concussion test spot with a victory • MUSICK

By JANIE McCAULEY

Continued from page C1

The Associated Press After the Bears’ ugly loss, I relayed Nowinski’s message to the Bears’ third-year safety.

“Like what signs?” Conte said.

Nowinski didn’t elaborate in his message, I said.

“I mean, if you can tell me what obvious signs, then I could answer that,” Conte said. “But I don’t know what he’s talking about.”

On Monday, Nowinski spoke by phone about what he had seen during the game.

“His head slammed violently off the turf,” Nowinski said.

“He sat up and took off his helmet. He was visibly giving the ‘shaking the cobwebs’ maneuver, which is a telltale sign of concussion. And he was also pointing to his head as he was talking to the medical staff.

“With that impact and the head shake – the head shake is a universal sign of a concussion. There are very few injuries the head shake helps you with other than concussion.”

Nowinski explained that it’s possible that the Bears’ medical staff followed all of the NFL’s guidelines but Conte returned to the field anyway. He said “wiggle room” was built into the testing system that could allow concussed players to return to the field.

“The problem sometimes, when that test is given 10 minutes after the concussion, is that it’s treated as the only evidence necessary,” Nowinski said, “whereas the reality is you have to take into consideration the symptoms the athlete felt on the field. So, this is a mistake that happens over and over again.”

Regarding Nowinski’s ingame message, Conte seemed more perplexed than upset.

He spoke without emotion and did not hesitate to describe the play in which he was injured.

“I hit the back of my head on the ground,” said Conte, who stayed down on the field for a few minutes before heading to the locker room to

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Bears safety Chris Conte is helped off the field during the first half of Sunday night’s game against the Eagles in Philadelphia. be evaluated for a concussion.

“I kind of swung back and hit my head pretty hard, so they wanted to check me out.

“But I passed all of the tests and everything, so I was good.”

Conte had to answer a variety of questions as part of the NFL’s baseline test for concussions.

“It’s a pretty in-depth process,” Conte said. “They’ve got a whole protocol. They’ve got a neurospecialist that comes down, and they put you through a whole iPad app and everything.

“It’s pretty in-depth, and the questions aren’t easy.

There’s a lot of memory stuff – things that are hard even if you don’t have a concussion.

So if you do have a concussion, it’s pretty hard to pass those things. And I passed them all, so they did everything right.”

Other players echoed Conte’s description of the league’s concussion test.

Fellow safety Major Wright nodded when I asked whether he had gone through the process.

“Yeah, I’ve had it,” Wright said.

So is there a way to pass

the test by…

“Cheating?” Wright said.

Yes. “No, you can’t cheat,” Wright said. “You can’t. It’s stuff to remember. If you’ve got a concussion, you’re not going to remember things like that.”

Part of the beauty of the test is that it helps to protect players from themselves.

That’s important to note.

Because if it were up to many players – despite all that they know about the long-term dangers of head trauma – they would play through concussions.

Even during a quick survey of the Bears’ locker room, old attitudes emerged.

Wright mentioned “toughness” a few times during our chat. He said he has played through a lot and took pride in his toughness, and he never doubted Conte’s toughness for a moment.

Yet concussions have nothing to do with toughness.

Bears safety Anthony Walters described his perspective on head injuries.

“Guys want to play,” Walters said. “We make it this far because we’re competitors.”

So wasn’t a neutral test,

void of tough-guy emotions, a good thing to help protect players?

“Nah,” Walters said. “Because maybe you could slip up here or there with a question, and that could ultimately end your day. And then, once you miss the rest of that game, there’s problems getting into the next game, and there’s problems, problems, …”

Walters trailed off.

Translation: For a reserve player such as Walters, “problems, problems…” could mean losing a six-figure job that hundreds of unemployed players would line up to accept.

As for Conte, he insisted that he would not want to play through a concussion because of the long-term dangers.

“If you’ve got a concussion – especially with all the research and stuff – you don’t want to put yourself out there at risk,” Conte said. “I wouldn’t have gone back out there if I wasn’t 100 percent that I was OK.”

• Northwest Herald sports columnist Tom Musick can be reached at tmusick@shawmedia.com and on Twitter @tcmusick.

SAN FRANCISCO – In one emphatic finish, NaVorro Bowman, Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers sealed their postseason berth in a celebratory regular-season finale at Candlestick Park.

Bowman returned an interception 89 yards for a touchdown with 1:10 remaining, and the 49ers clinched a playoff berth with a wild 3424 victory against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night that likely was the final game at San Francisco’s longtime home.

Tramaine Brock broke up a pass intended for Harry Douglas and Bowman got his hands on the ball and took off. He was joined in the end zone by his teammates for a jubilant dog pile.

“I always say a lot of plays are made when you run to the ball,” Bowman said.

“That’s all I was doing was just running to the ball, try-

ing to make a tackle, and it popped up and I was able to make a play for my team.”

Matt Ryan threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to Roddy White with 8:42 remaining and a 2-yard score to Tony Gonzalez with 2:09 left as the Falcons (4-11) made things interesting until the end.

Atlanta’s Jason Snelling recovered the ensuing onside kick as the Falcons got the ball back and were driving for a potential go-ahead score when San Francisco (11-4) capitalized with one of its biggest takeaways yet.

Kaepernick ran for a 4-yard touchdown and threw a 10-yard TD pass to Anquan Boldin, and Frank Gore had a 1-yard touchdown run as the 49ers used a big second half to clinch a third straight playoff berth and fifth consecutive victory.

San Francisco still has a slim chance at winning a third consecutive NFC West crown if St. Louis wins at Seattle and they beat Arizona on the road.

QB likely would have to be almost 100 percent to return • RODGERS Continued from page C1 And, although Rodgers has been participating during times when media members can watch practice, he usually leaves soon after the media and continues his rehab.

We don’t know enough to compare Rodgers’ fractured collarbone to Lance Briggs’ fractured shoulder, but we do know we originally were told Briggs would be out four to six weeks and it took him nine to get back.

Rodgers has been out seven weeks.

Rodgers is the franchise in Green Bay and makes the Packers an instant contender when he’s on the field. The

idea the Packers would risk him at less than at least 90 percent to 100 percent for one game when they hope he has at least a half dozen or more years left to play is foolishness.

I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV. But I’ve been told by doctors that initial fractures of the variety Rodgers is believed to have, when treated properly, can come back as strong as ever.

But when re-injured before completely healing, they can become chronic problems that challenge complete recovery and careers.

It seems to me he has to be just about 100 percent to face the Bears, and everything we’ve heard seems to make that unlikely.

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Page C6 • Tuesday, December 24, 2013

AP MEN’S BASKETBALL TOP 25 POLL

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PINSTRIPE BOWL: NOTRE DAME VS. RUTGERS, 11 A.M. SATURDAY

Arizona No. 1 for 3rd week in a row Bowl a homecoming for some The ASSOCIATED PRESS Arizona is No. 1 in The Associated Press college basketball poll for the third straight week.

The Wildcats (12-0) are again a runaway choice, receiving 63 No. 1 votes from the 65-member national media panel Monday.

Syracuse drew the other No. 1 votes and was No. 2, with the top eight teams holding their spots from last week.

Ohio State is third followed by Wisconsin, Michigan State, Louisville, Oklahoma State and Villanova. Duke drops to ninth after it was tied for eighth last week with Villanova. Wichita State is No. 10, its first top 10 ranking since spending two weeks at No. 8 in December 2006.

The rest of the Top 25 teams remained the same despite Nos. 20 through 23 – Colorado, Gonzaga, Massachusetts and Missouri – all losing a game.

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AP basketball writer Jim O’Connel breaks odwn this week’s AP poll: Top 10 time: Wichita State, which beat Alabama and North Carolina

Central last week, moved up one place, cracking the top 10 for the first time since 2006.

The Shockers (12-0) were ranked No. 8 for consecutive weeks in late December 2006 but a visit to Las Vegas ended that run.

Losses to New Mexico and Southern California in the Las Vegas Classic dropped the Shockers to No. 16 and a third straight loss – Northern Iowa at home – had them out of the Top 25 for the rest of the season.

The No. 8 ranking is still Wichita State’s highest since being No. 2 for one week in late December 1981.

The Shockers reached the Final Four last season but were ranked for only five weeks with the highest being 15th for one week in January.

Holy Toledo: There are nine undefeated Division I teams and eight of them are ranked in the top 14.

The other unbeaten isn’t even in the Top 25.

Toledo (11-0) is the only team yet to lose that doesn’t have a number in front of its name. The Rockets’ best win of the season has been a 95-92 victory over Boston College, the only team they have played

from one of the major conferences.

One impressive number, however, is that five of the wins, including Boston College, have been on the road.

Next up for the Rockets is Coppin State at home Saturday and two days later they are back on the road for a game at No. 15 Kansas. A win in that one would almost guarantee the Rockets their first Top 25 appearance since the final poll of 1978-79.

First loss: The number of unbeaten D-I teams took a big hit last week with five teams losing for the first time.

The biggest of the losses was Saint Mary’s of California’s 77-71 defeat to South Carolina in the first round of the Diamond Head Classic. Massachusetts lost, 60-55, to Florida State.

The others were very close.

Connecticut lost, 53-51, to Stanford, Pittsburgh lost, 44-43, to Cincinnati and Missouri lost to Illinois, 65-64.

Tennessee State escaped the ranks of the winless with a 108-85 victory over Fisk. Two teams – Cornell (0-11) and Grambling State (0-6) – have yet to win a game this season.

By LAMOND POPE Sun-Times Media SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Linebacker Carlo Calabrese’s cellphone kept blowing up after Notre Dame learned it would play in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium.

“I had a bunch of texts come my way,” said Calabrese, who is from Verona, N.J. “ ‘Can I get a ticket? Can I get a ticket?’ I said, ‘Yes, let me work on it.’ ‘‘There’s going to be a lot of people there, a lot of friends, a lot of family. It’s going to be great.’’

T h e P i n s t r i p e Carlo Bowl on Saturday Calabrese vs. Rutgers marks a bit of a homecoming for Calabrese and cornerback Bennett Jackson. The two are among five Irish players from New Jersey. Notre Dame (8-4) also has three players from New York on its roster.

“It means a lot,” said Jackson, who is from Hazlet, N.J. “A lot of my family and friends and close followers, supporters, didn’t really get a chance to come to a lot of games.

Now I get a chance to see them. I can stay in New Jersey a little longer and see my family. It’s really great that I get to play at home in front

$5000

of all my family.’’

Playing close to home is one thing.

Playing at Yankee Stadium is an added bonus for Calabrese.

“Just seeing the Yankee sign is pretty cool,” he said. “Growing up being a Yankee fan, it’s pretty cool playing football in that stadium.”

The reunions and the ballpark are nice side stories, but coach Brian Kelly made it clear the Irish aren’t taking Rutgers (6-6) lightly.

“We’re 8-4, so I don’t know how good we are,” Kelly said. “If we were 12-0, we can probably listen to that.

“We have to play well or we are going to get beat. I told our guys: ‘[Rutgers is] from New Jersey. This is a big game for them. We have to play well.’ If we go out there and don’t play well, we’re not good enough to beat Rutgers.”

Kelly compared the Scarlet Knights to Pittsburgh, which beat Notre Dame, 28-21, on Nov. 9.

“We have their full attention and focus on football,” Kelly said.

“It hasn’t been 100 percent on football and Rutgers; it’s been one eye toward Rutgers and the rest toward their academics and finishing up their exams. We should have all their attention on Rutgers from this point forward.’’

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HEALTH WATCH

Palliative care doctor Katie Schlenker (right) tries to help Leanne Henry with her pain, weeks after Henry underwent a liver transplant at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle.

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App alerts you to illness Sickweather, a Baltimore-based company that tracks illness, has launched an app for the iPhone to alert users in real time when they enter sick zones: areas near reports of illness gathered from social media.

For example, when someone publicly posts, “Ugh, I have the flu” on Twitter or Facebook, Sickweather qualifies that report and plots it on a map. When a Sickweather app user travels near that report, they will get a real-time alert notification on their phone warning them of their proximity to flu.

The Sickweather app is available in the App Store as a free download.

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SENIOR HEALTH

Prevalence of osteoarthritis According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, with the likelihood of developing the condition increasing as one gets older.

Talk to your doctor about joint replacement surgery if your pain has progressed to the point it wakes you in the middle of the night or prevents you from doing routine daily activities, your knee is severely swollen or your leg is bowed, or all other treatment options such as injections and over-thecounter medications have failed.

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CHILDREN’S HEALTH

Winter decline Research has found the winter months often result in a decrease in kids’ physical activity levels.

Don’t let lower temperatures keep your family from staying active.

Lots of team sports, such as football or even baseball, can be fun yearround with the right clothing. If you’re in a part of the country that gets a lot of snow, you can choose from winter sports.

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COMFORT CARE Palliative care programs treat the person, focus on long-term comfort fortable. The team makes her dad feel more like a person than a patient, she said.

“It’s not because he’s dying,” Snow said. “It’s because he’s in a dire situation.”

By ANNA GORMAN Kaiser Health News Leanne Henry winced. Five weeks had passed since her liver transplant, and she hurt just lying still.

Katie Schlenker softly touched her leg. “Are you still in a lot of pain?”

Henry, a petite mother of five who has been hospitalized since early September, closed her eyes and nodded. “It’s not like an ache,” she told her doctor. “It’s pain that just won’t go away.”

Schlenker is a physician unlike most at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. A palliative care doctor, her role is to comfort her patients instead of cure them, to help them cope with their illnesses rather than to treat them.

End-of-life choices

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Growing subspecialty When Henry was in intensive care, Schlenker stood beside her patient’s husband and children as the family prayed for recovery. They talked extensively about what the family wanted to do if Henry took a turn for the worse. After the transplant, Schlenker and her team helped with the pain and made a “success chart” to mark Henry’s daily progress. In November, they decorated her hospital room for fall.

“Anything I need, they are there,” Henry, 48, said.

Hospitals around the country increasingly are starting palliative care programs, designed to relieve seriously ill patients’ pain, stress and symptoms regardless of how long they have to live. While some patients are close to death, others still are receiving treatment to extend their days. And as they do, the palliative care team, including doctors, social workers, nurses and chaplains, tries to improve their quality of life.

Palliative care teams help patients with issues not always addressed by medical doctors. They help manage symptoms such as nausea, difficulty sleeping and fatigue, and they coordi-

Jack Brewer, who had a heart attack in October, lies in a hospital bed at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. His children, Amy Snow and Austin Brewer, stand by their father’s side. Snow said the palliative care team makes her father feel more like a person than a patient. nate with the doctors providing treatment. They also provide patients and families with emotional and spiritual support, helping them understand the illness and guiding them through tough treatment choices.

More than two-thirds of hospitals with more than 50 beds offer palliative care, up from 25 percent in 2000, according to the Center to Advance Palliative Care at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in New York City. Washington is a leader in the field; more than 80 percent of hospitals have such programs. The field is recognized as a subspecialty, and there are fellowships, journals and research centers devoted to the topic.

The increase in popularity in part is due to the growing number of people with chronic illness who may not be ready for hospice. Medicare only pays for hospice benefits if patients have six months or less to live and agree to forgo treatment that prolongs life.

“You shouldn’t be days or weeks from death to have your symptoms managed and pain taken care of,” said R. Sean Morrison, director of the National Palliative Care Research Center.

But some doctors are resistant to palliative care because they believe it pushes patients away from medical treatment that could help them fight their illnesses.

Jack Brewer, a 61-year-old welder from Alaska, was airlifted to Seattle after having a massive heart attack in October. Now, Brewer is connected to an artificial heart, a machine that beats in place of his own.

“That is what is keeping him going till he gets a heart transplant,” said his daughter, Amy Snow.

Snow said she had to Google “palliative care” when the team visited.

At first, she feared it meant he was even sicker than she thought. Soon, Snow realized they were there to help the family cope with their father’s illness and to help him be more com-

Even the idea of patients planning ahead and making decisions about their care has caused controversy.

A provision that would have paid doctors for having discussions about living wills with their patients was taken out of the Affordable Care Act after conservatives raised concerns over “death panels.” An Oregon congressman is trying to revive that discussion with a similar proposal.

Regardless of what happens with the legislation, experts said palliative care programs will continue to grow as baby boomers age and as hospitals look for ways to reduce costs and increase value under the nation’s new health care law. Studies show that palliative care reduces health care spending by avoiding unnecessary treatment and getting patients out of the hospital faster. Researchers also have concluded the care improves patient satisfaction and lengthens life.

The way forward in medicine isn’t just blind application of technology to treat disease, said Tony Back, a University of Washington professor, an oncologist and an expert in the field.

“Fear drives people to think, ‘there’s got to be a way to fix this,’ ” he said. “There are better ways to deal with serious illness.”

For Leanne and Dan Henry, those conversations and the palliative care group have helped them deal better with the lengthy and difficult hospital stay. While the surgeons focus primarily on the medical care, Schlenker and the palliative care team focus on the emotional and spiritual care, Dan Henry said.

“They have given us hope,” he said, “while everybody else was saying we didn’t have any.”

NEW RESEARCH

Energy drinks and heart health Researchers at the University of Bonn in Germany imaged the hearts of people an hour after they consumed caffeine energy drinks, and they found that heart contractions were more forceful.

Because it isn’t known what effects these energy drinks have on the heart, the researchers advised children and people with some health conditions should avoid caffeinated energy drinks.

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Herbal supplement use is untested, controversial The use of herbs to treat various medical conditions continues to grow in this country.

In some countries, such as Germany, herbal medicine is very popular, and about 70 percent of German physicians prescribe them. Herbal medicine is the use of a plant’s leaves, flowers, seeds, berries, bark or roots for medical purposes.

The use of herbs to treat numerous medical maladies has a very long history. However, most of these treatments have not undergone the rigorous studies required by the Food and Drug Administra-

VIEWS Dr. Murray Feingold tion for approval. The United States Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act classifies herbal supplements as dietary supplements, and therefore it is not necessary to prove their safety and effectiveness, in contrast to prescription drugs.

However, research studies have been done on some herbal supplements, especially the more frequently used ones, such a echinacea, St. John’s

wort and ginko. The results of these studies are mixed.

Although, from a research point of view, there is much we don’t know regarding herbal supplements, some scientific studies have shown specific harmful effects of these supplements. A recent study confirmed prior concerns about contamination and substitution of herbal products.

In this study, the DNA makeup of various herbal plants was determined. Testing was then done on various herbal products. Results showed most of the products had considerable product

substitution and contamination. As a result, the effectiveness of the herbal product was significantly reduced.

Other studies have shown certain herbs interact with various medications. Therefore, it is important patients inform their physicians they are taking herbal supplements before they are prescribed any medications to avoid serious interactions.

There is evidence herbal supplements can be useful in the treatment of certain medical conditions. Since all drugs have the potential of side effects, it is possible some herbal products may have

fewer side effects in the treatment of certain diseases.

However, they need to meet the same standards that prescription medications must undergo to prove their effectiveness and safety. Regulations should be implemented to accomplish this.

• Massachusetts-based Dr. Murray Feingold is the physician-in-chief of The Feingold Center for Children and president of the Genesis Fund, a nonprofit organization that funds the care of children born with birth defects, mental retardation and genetic diseases.

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Notice is given of the death of: BARBARA A WILCOX of: MARENGO, IL Letters of office were issued on: 12/6/2013 to: Representative: LUCILLE M WILCOX 534 S ANN ST MARENGO, IL 60152 whose attorney is: SCHMITT, THOMAS W 760 BAUMAN STREET MARENGO, IL 60152 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.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Board of Zoning, Planning & Appeals of the Village of Cary, McHenry County, Illinois 60013, located at 655 Village Hall Drive, Cary, Illinois 60013 on January 9, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the Petition of the Village of Cary to amend the text provisions of the Village of Cary Zoning Ordinance by amending section 17.23 (Table of Permitted Uses) and section 17.90 (Definitions) regarding Medical Cannabis Dispensing Facilities and Cultivation Centers.

A copy of the petition for the text amendment is on file with the Village. The public is invited to attend and participate.

Chairman Joe Tournier Board of Zoning, Planning & Appeals (Published in the Northwest Herald December 24, 2013. #A2432)

PUBLIC NOTICE

(Published in the Northwest Herald December 10, 17, 24, 2013. #A2373)

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

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

Public Notice is hereby given that on DECEMBER 9, 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 BUNGLING BROTHERS

In the Matter of the Estate of GREGORY A MCCOY Deceased

located at 2742 VERDI STREET, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098

Case No. 13PR000328 Dated DECEMBER 9, 2013 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of: GREGORY A MCCOY of: WOODSTOCK, IL Letters of office were issued on: 12/2/2013 to: Representative: PATRICIA H MCCOY 238 HOY AVE WOODSTOCK, IL 60098-3839 whose attorney is: PALUCH, DOREEN T 214 MAIN STREET SUITE 206 PO BOX 786 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. /s/ Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Circuit Court (Published in the Northwest Herald December 24, 31, 2013, January 7, 2014. #A2430)

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BIDS/PROPOSALS McHenry County will accept sealed bids for #14-13 DEMOLITION, CLEANUP, AND LEGAL REMOVAL OF DEBRIS FROM PROPERTY LOCATED IN MCHENRY COUNTY due January 9, 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).

(Published in the Northwest Herald December 24, 2013. #A2440)

PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Lake in the Hills will be accepting sealed proposals for a Fixed Wireless Network. Proposal packets can be downloaded from the Village website at www.lith.org. Sealed proposals must be submitted by January 24, 2014 at 11 a.m. when all proposals will be opened and read. All interested parties are invited to attend.

(Published in the Northwest Herald December 24, 2013. #A2442)

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1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR excellent condition 65000 miles $6000. 815-675-9862 4-8pm 2003 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS Excellent condition! Low miles, Grandma owned. Would make great taxi or limo $6700 or best.

847-343-2269

/s/ Katherine C. Schultz County Clerk (Published in the Northwest Herald December 24, 31, 2013, January 7, 2014. #A2439)

Public Notice is hereby given that on DECEMBER 10, 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 JACKMOM SERVICES located at 254 PERTH RD, CARY, IL 60013 Dated DECEMBER 10, 2013 /s/ Katherine C. Schultz County Clerk (Published in the Northwest Herald December 24, 31, 2013, January 7, 2014. #A2441)

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Non-Electronic Earplug Intercom for 2 - New. Bought at motorcycle show, never used. Paid $90, asking $25.

815-459-0260 PIONEER HOME RECEIVER 6-Channel Audio/Video / Multi channel receiver Model # VSX-D812 Great system, great sound $80.00 815-354-2501

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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 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

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

Oak, 37”Hx15”Wx12”D. Excellent condition, $85. 847-829-4546

WINE RACK

Metal with glass top. Holds 21 wine bottles, 36”x16”, $95.

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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

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Health Rider, $20.

630-624-8250 Mini Ab Circle: Brand New in Box, $100 815-648-2226

Automatic Settings, Adjustable Seat $50 OBO. 815-308-5840 9a-9p

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Oak - Maple - Cherry, $85/FC. Free stacking and delivery.

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815-344-5677 Bed: Oak California King bed and all mirrored headboard and side shelves $399 815-679-6178

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From shelters to fitness studios Back on My Feet founder jumps from helping homeless to those with body issues

By VICKY HALLETT The Washington Post WASHINGTON – Anne Mahlum cannot stay still.

It doesn’t matter whether she’s mid-marathon or in her Washington apartment – she bounds ahead like a finish line is steps away. Even the 32-year-old’s spiky blond hair seems to fly in every possible direction.

This frenetic Anne energy has Mahlum helped MahFounder lum run more of Back on than just races.

My Feet, About 5:30 a.m. one morning in Solidcore 2007, she jogged past a Philadelphia homeless shelter and saw some guys outside wave. Mahlum, who had started running as a teenager to cope with her dad’s gambling addiction, realized they reminded her of him. And she had the idea of launching a run club.

The shelter director “tried to think of the nicest way to tell me that homeless guys don’t run,” she remembers.

Six years later, the nonprofit organization she founded, called Back on My Feet, operates run clubs at nearly 60 shelters in 11 cities. With a staff of 48, thousands of volunteers and an operating budget of $6.5 million, the organization can boast an even more impressive number: 46 percent of participants find a job, housing or both.

So Mahlum’s announcement in July that she would be stepping down as chief executive was surprising.

And her news release in August that she’d be opening a boutique fitness studio in Washington was downright head-scratching.

But it all makes sense to Mahlum, who recognized about 18 months ago she was

growing restless. She pushed to expand Back on My Feet to more cities and developed an employment initiative.

All that building led to more work, but no relief. Back on My Feet needed stability, and Mahlum needed a new project.

She found it in January at a studio in Los Angeles that specializes in the Lagree Fitness Method. Developed by celebrity trainer Sebastien Lagree, who souped up a Pilates reformer to create what he’s dubbed the “Megaformer,” the method pairs slow, controlled movements and rapid-fire transitions to absolutely devastate muscles.

“I walked into this class, and I thought, ‘I can run 10 miles without any effort. I’ll be fine,’ ” Mahlum said. This time, she admits, she was wrong. With her abs on fire and her legs shaking, she returned home to New York and told her boyfriend, Brennan McReynolds, he had to try this thing at a Manhattan studio.

“I was shattered,” said McReynolds, 33, who has an Ironman, ultramarathon and countless other endurance events under his belt.

The pieces just fell into place after that. Mahlum and McReynolds had met in Washington and were looking for a reason to return. Although more than 100 Lagree Fitness Method studios have sprouted up across the country – and in Canada, Australia and Hong Kong – no one had bought the license yet for the Washington area. In March, Mahlum made a phone call to find out whether she could buy it. In August, Mahlum and McReynolds moved to Washington so they could begin training other instructors.

And on Nov. 2, the doors officially open at Solidcore.

Because Lagree sells licenses rather than fran-

Washington Post photo

Anne Mahlum leads an introductory class on the Megaformer at her studio; her new endeavor and her work at Back on My Feet tap into her belief in the transformative power of fitness. chises, owners choose their own names and craft their own culture. Mahlum’s plan is to borrow from her Back on My Feet playbook as much as possible. She wants a communal atmosphere, with “a lot of high fives,” she said.

The major difference, of course, is Solidcore is a for-profit business: After a student’s reduced-price first class, drop-ins are $35 a session. (Mahlum plans to teach community classes for Back on My Feet members and offer the studio for fundraisers.)

But Mahlum sees plenty of connections between the two endeavors. Back on My Feet was a personal project, and so is Solidcore. It’s her chance to reach out to people with body-image issues like the ones that plagued her in her early 20s.

“I was throwing up my food like nobody’s business.

I was obsessed with looking perfect, being perfect,” Mahlum said. “When Back on My Feet started, I cared enough about other people that it went away. I had a bigger calling.”

At Solidcore, she wants to

There are good reasons why grandpa’s generosity varies Dear Abby: I have some advice for “Lacking Why,” the girl in your Oct. 18 column who is wondering why the amount of allowance money Grandpa gives her and her sisters varies from one girl to the other: Stop comparing the amounts and try focusing on how attentive each of you is to your grandfather.

Do you all visit him with the same frequency? Do you all write thank-you notes for his generosity? Do you all phone him the same number of times each week? Do you all remember his birthday with a nice card or small gift?

Do you take turns baking him a birthday cake?

I suspect, as with my grandchildren, there are wide disparities in the way these sisters treat Grandpa. Why would a person who ignores him expect the same generosity as one who showers him with love and affection? I have two grown grandkids who treat me differently and, son of a gun, I respond in kind. – Connecticut Grandma Dear Grandma: Your explanation is one I received from other readers as well. That letter resonated with a large number of people, and what follows is a sampling of their responses: Dear Abby: Financially speaking, I’ll bet there’s a good reason for the disparity

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips in the amounts “Lacking” and her sisters receive. If Grandpa intends each granddaughter receive the same sum of money by age 18, and he started giving the money to each of them at the same time, he would HAVE to give them different amounts. This concept would be hard to explain to a child, which may be why the girls were never sure about the “why.” – Numbers

Guy In San Mateo, Calif.

Dear Abby: My father did the same thing. Each year I received more money from my dad than my brothers did. Eventually I asked him why, and it turned out he felt that over the years he had helped them more in other ways. They had lived at home longer than I had, and Dad had paid for their educations while I’d had a scholarship.

In his mind, he was trying to even things out. Funny thing was, it didn’t matter to me. But I never told my brothers. – Solved The Puzzle

and point out to her father the possible harm he may be causing within the family.

But in the end, if Grandpa doesn’t budge, they’ll all have to learn to live with it. – Ken

In Sarasota, Fla. Dear Abby: I would recommend that they first discuss among themselves the differences in their own circumstances and their relationship with their grandparent. It might be that those in need, those who invest wisely or those who respond kindly receive more.

I help my kids and grandkids based on what their needs are and how they spend the money. It is not a matter of favoritism. And being thanked once in a while doesn’t hurt, either. – Patricia

In Tempe, Ariz.

Dear Abby: “Lacking”

In Denver Dear Abby: The mother of

and her siblings should not approach Grandpa. It could backfire and end the gift-giving forever. Instead, if all the sisters agree they are being unfairly treated, they should consider pooling the gifts together and dividing the total amount equally among themselves. This would be a mature solution that needn’t be shared with their grandfather. – Wise Out West

those girls should be the one to broach the subject with her father. She can soften the response to her daughters

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

motivate students through tough workouts with only positive energy. Her instruction style is pure pep talk, congratulating people for showing up, pushing themselves and surviving.

“It’s all about feeling strong and creating a better version of yourself,” she said. (And because this kind of exercise takes a toll on the body, Mahlum encourages breaks: “If someone was coming more than four days a week, we’d tell them to stop.”)

Both Back on My Feet and Solidcore also tap into her faith in the transformative power of fitness.

“I just believe that the foundation for happiness is health,” she said.

In the lead-up to the opening, Solidcore has been holding a series of free classes to introduce people to the method. So last week, 10 guinea pigs circled around Mahlum as she gave them a tour of the Megaformer, which resembles a bed. There are stable platforms on either end, a sliding carriage in the middle and springs that let users vary resistance. Bars

shaped like horns shoot up from the platforms, and resistance bands lurk below.

“We’ll never do anything for more than two minutes.

And everything is four counts, nice and slow,” she explained as the students each mounted their own machines.

Every session starts – and ends – with abs. By the third move (which required lying back on the carriage while slowly lifting and lowering the legs), faces were gleaming with sweat.

“I know it’s already tough.

It’s supposed to be,” Mahlum said.

“Gold Digger” blared as students stood with one foot on the platform and the other on the carriage to do squats.

“I’m a Slave 4 U” was the accompaniment when they got on hands and knees, put one foot into a resistance-band handle and had to lift that sole to the ceiling.

Despite the upbeat playlist, students have to remember to keep the brakes on.

“Going fast in this class is not going to help you,” Mahlum reminded students trying to lunge back on the

carriage too quickly.

After a few more grimaces, some audible grunts and a flurry of more exercises (including a particularly brutal plank-to-pike move), 50 minutes was up.

“She makes you jump right into it, so there isn’t a lot of wasted time,” Aaron Maurer, 40, said. Maurer, who lives around the corner from the studio, signed up for a month’s membership.

Jaime Alberelli, 23, is a member services manager for Back on My Feet and knows Mahlum likes a challenge.

“This is a supportive environment, but it’s still no-nonsense. You have to be ready to work,” Alberelli said. “It’s like Anne.”

Another sign that Mahlum is in charge is the paint is barely dry, and she’s already eyeing other locations for expansion.

“I can promise you it won’t be one studio,” said McReynolds, who’s amazed the first location got up and running so quickly. “Unfortunately, she now has the expectation that we can do it faster.”

Food allergies can be fatal, but food intolerance causes only discomfort Dear Dr. K: What is the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance?

Dear Reader: They both involve food, but other than that, food allergies and food intolerances have little in common.

Food allergies are orchestrated by the body’s immune system. Food intolerance results from the gut’s inability to digest food normally. Food allergies can be fatal; food intolerance causes discomfort but is not usually serious.

Food allergies require eliminating all traces of the food from your diet. Food intolerances can be managed without such drastic measures.

A food allergy is the immune system’s overreaction to a normally harmless food.

The most common foods that people are allergic to are milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat and soy.

When someone with a food allergy eats an offending food, the immune system springs into action. An antibody called IgE signals immune cells to release chemicals that stimulate nerves, dilate blood vessels and cause inflammation.

This can cause lightheadedness; itching, hives or rash;

ASK DR. K Dr. Anthony Komaroff swelling of the lips, tongue and throat; and nausea, vomiting, cramping and diarrhea.

Rarely, a food allergy will trigger a life-threatening, whole-body reaction known as anaphylaxis. That’s one of the reasons some airlines no longer hand out peanuts on flights. People with food allergies must completely avoid the dietary culprit.

Food intolerance results from the body’s inability to properly digest or metabolize a food. Symptoms include gas, bloating, nausea and diarrhea. Lactose, a milk sugar, and gluten, a protein in grains, are the substances people are most likely to be intolerant or sensitive to. Intolerance to lactose leads to cramping pain in the abdomen and loose bowel movements.

The reaction to gluten can range from mild to severe.

With severe intolerance, the intestines produce so much uncontrollable diarrhea a person can suffer from severe dehydration – severe enough that if the fluid is

not promptly replaced, they can die.

One common and effective way to reduce symptoms is enzyme supplementation.

Say you’re lactose intolerant. This means you don’t produce enough lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose, or milk sugar, into smaller, more easily digestible molecules. Taking a supplement that contains lactase can help you digest the lactose in dairy foods.

Probiotics also might help. There’s some evidence ingesting “gut-friendly” bacteria may help relieve lactose intolerance. However, there’s no standard formulation for probiotics, and finding one that’s right for you can be a hit-or-miss affair.

There is no similar antidote to gluten. A person with gluten intolerance needs to avoid any foods that contain gluten. Better labeling of gluten on food packages and the creation of more gluten-free products in recent years has made life somewhat better for gluten-intolerant people.

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

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TODAY - Consistency should be your goal in the coming months. Adhere to your plans and perfect your techniques. You may feel anxious about upcoming changes, but if you are adaptable and optimistic, you will be rewarded. Expand your interests and peer groups.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)-- To maintain control and please everyone, you should avoid making abrupt changes. Someone you underestimated may surprise you with a thoughtful favor. This could open the door to an interesting relationship.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- It’s a good day to invite family and friends to your home. Being charitable toward those less fortunate will give you confidence, improve your relationships and lead to networking. Love is in the stars.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Keep your thoughts private, and avoid indulgence and excessive people. Be cognizant of time and money and do not allow others to take advantage of you. It’s not the time to break the rules.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Try to make peace with the past today. Remember the good times and let go of negativity. Opportunities will arise through people you meet. Enjoy this festive season and view it as a new beginning. Love is highlighted.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Take care of unfinished business and then focus on travel, entertainment and spending time with those who bring you joy.

Unusual conversations could lead you in a fruitful new direction.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Enjoy spending quality time with friends, family or your partner. Everyone will show interest in your plans and pursuits, and will seek honest advice from you. Your popularity will heighten your confidence.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Take care of business so that you can attend festive gatherings. A change to your professional plans may be unexpected, but it will also be a relief. Focus on your skills and speak openly of your intentions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Volunteer work will remind you of your good fortune. Love is in the stars. Get out and socialize in order to meet potential partners or improve the relationship you’re in.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your commitment to finishing your work before enjoying the holidays with loved ones will enhance your professional reputation.

However, this may upset those who want your attention.

Weigh your options carefully.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Ignore any discord at home or someone trying to control you or your money.

The joy you bring to others will be meaningful. Don’t be surprised by last-minute changes. Welcome challenges with open arms.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- A surprise awaits you. You will be rewarded for the extra responsibilities you’ve taken on. Enjoy good tidings with friends and family, and maintain an open heart. Make a commitment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Making alterations to your home environment will make you feel good and will delight loved ones. A secret plan you’ve been harboring will surface, leading to a change in your lifestyle.

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(CC) Friedericy. A girl plans a holiday pageant to help dogs. ’ A Christmas Carol:The Concert Concert adaptation Christmas With the Mormon Tab- Christmas at Luther:Tidings of Christmas in Norway With the St. A St.Thomas Christmas: All Is BBC World Wild Kratts ’ + WTTW (EI) (CC) ernacle Choir Featuring Alfie Boe Comfort and Joy ’ (CC) Olaf Choir Holiday concert. (N) ’ Well 2013 ’ (CC) News ’ (CC) of holiday classic. ’ (CC) Asia Biz ForeAntiques Roadshow Comics from Masterpiece Mystery! “Case Histories: Episode 3” Jackson acquires a Journal (CC) Tavis Smiley ’ Charlie Rose (N) ’ (CC) Journal (CC) NOVA “At the 4 WYCC the 1930s-1970s; cuff links. (CC) sidekick. ’ (CC) (DVS) Edge of Space” (CC) cast ’ (CC) King of the Hill Bones “The Boy in the Shroud” Bones “The Blonde in the Game” Community ’ Community ’ The Simpsons Family Guy Get- American Dad American Dad Cheaters ’ (CC) Justice for All: 8 WCGV Cristina Pérez (CC) ’ (CC) ’ (CC) ting married. ’ ’ (CC) ’ (CC) Body beside a garbage truck. ’ Matching wits with a serial killer. (CC) Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns Family Guy Get- Community ’ Seinfeld “The Seinfeld “The The King of The King of Rules of En- That ’70s Show omg! Insider (N) The Queen Latifah Show Taye : WCIU House of Payne Queens (CC) Queens (CC) gagement ’ ’ (CC) Diggs and Sanaa Lathan. (CC) ’ (CC) ting married. ’ (CC) Millennium” ’ Ticket” (CC) Brooklyn Nine New Girl ’ Mindy Project Fox Chicago News at Nine (N) ’ Modern Family TMZ ’ (CC) Paid Program Dads ’ Dish Nation ’ The Dr. Oz Show ’ (CC) @ WFLD TMZ (N) (CC) Adelante BBC World Nightly Busi- Scott & Bailey Rachel learns that U. S. Army Band American BBC World PBS NewsHour ’ (CC) Charlie Rose (N) ’ (CC) Tavis Smiley ’ D WMVT (CC) News America ness Report (N) Sean has a son. ’ (CC) Holiday Festival News ’ (CC) Movie:“Anything but Christmas” Movie:“Christmas Twister” (2012, Drama) Casper Van Dien. ’ Movie:“A Star for Christmas” (2012, Romance) Briana Evigan. ’ F WCPX (4:00) Movie:“Christmas Belle” Movie:“Defending Santa” (2013) Dean Cain, Jud Taylor. ’ Modern Family Dads ’ Brooklyn Nine New Girl ’ Mindy Project FOX 39 News at Nine (N) Modern Family Big Bang Family Guy ’ American Dad 30 Rock (CC) 30 Rock “100” G WQRF Two/Half Men Two/Half Men Big Bang Bones “The Blonde in the Game” The Simpsons The Simpsons How I MetYour How I MetYour The Office (CC) The Office (CC) Mancow Family Feud ’ Family Feud ’ The Big Bang The Big Bang Bones “The Boy in the Shroud” R WPWR (CC) Theory (CC) Mother (CC) Mother (CC) Theory (CC) (CC) Body beside a garbage truck. ’ Matching wits with a serial killer. ’ (CC) ’ (CC) CABLE 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 Storage-Texas Storage-Texas Shipping Wars Shipping Wars Shipping Wars Shipping Wars (:01) Duck Dynasty (CC) Storage-Texas Storage-Texas Duck Dynasty (CC) (A&E) Duck Dynasty Duck Dynasty Duck Dynasty (CC) (3:30) Movie ››› “Chisum” Movie ››› “Rio Bravo” (1959, Western) John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson. Sheriff and deputies try to Movie ›› “Cahill, United States Marshal” (1973, Western) John Wayne, George Kennedy. Movie ››› “The Shootist” (1976) John Wayne.

(AMC) (1970) John Wayne.‘G’ (CC) hold rancher’s brother in jail.‘NR’ A lawman’s sons become involved in a fatal bank robbery.‘PG’ (CC) People pester old, dying gunfighter.‘PG’ (CC) North America “Born to Be Wild” North America ’ (ANPL) North America ’ (CC) North America North America’s mountains and forests. ’ (CC) North America ’ (CC) North America ’ (CC) North America ’ Back to the Beginning With Christiane Amanpour “Part One” (CC) Back to the Beginning With Christiane Amanpour “Part Two” (CC) Back to the Beginning With Christiane Amanpour “Part One” (CC) (CNN) Situation Room (:28) Crossfire Mystery of Jesus the Man “South Park: Bigger” (COM) (4:01) Movie: ›› “Tommy Boy” (5:58) Bill Cosby: Far From Finished (CC) Movie: ››› “Trading Places” (1983, Comedy) Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy.

Movie: ›› “Tommy Boy” (1995) Chris Farley, David Spade.

Bears Huddle SportsTalk Live (N) (Live) SportsNet Cent High School Football: IHSA Class 8A Championship: Loyola Academy vs. Naperville.

3 and Out SportsNet Cent SportsNet Cent The Lance 3 and Out SportsNet Cent Bears Huddle (CSN) Moonshiners “Christmas Special” Moonshiners: Outlaw Cuts (N) ’ Moonshiners “Rival Shiners” (N) (:01) Backyard Oil: After the Gush (:01) Moonshiners “Rival Shiners” (:02) Backyard Oil: After the Gush (12:02) Moonshiners: Outlaw Cuts (DISC) Moonshiners “First Run” (CC) Shake It Up! A.N.T. Farm Good Luck Dog With a Blog Austin & Ally ’ Liv & Maddie ’ Movie “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!” (2011, Austin & Ally ’ Jessie “Toy Con” Dog With a Blog Austin & Ally ’ Wander Over Good Luck Jessie ’ (CC) (DISN) Charlie (CC) Charlie (CC) “Jingle It Up” “Freaky Fido” (CC) Avery is upset. (CC) (CC) (CC) Yonder ’ ’ (CC) “informANT” ’ Comedy) Bridgit Mendler. ’ ‘NR’ (CC) (3:30) “Shall We (:20) Movie: ›› “Flipper” (1996, Adventure) Elijah Movie: ›› “Bewitched” (2005, Romance-Comedy) (:45) Movie: ›› “The Haunted Mansion” (2003, (:15) Movie: ›››› “Planet of the Apes” (1968) Charlton Heston.

(12:10) Movie: ›››› “Stand by (ENC) Dance?” (2004) Wood, Paul Hogan, Chelsea Field. ’ (CC) Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrell. ’ (CC) Comedy) Eddie Murphy, Terence Stamp. ’ (CC) Astronauts crash on a world ruled by intelligent simians. ’ (CC) Me” (1986) Wil Wheaton. ’ College Football: Sheraton Hawaii Bowl -- Boise State vs. Oregon State. From Honolulu. (N) (Live) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) SportsCenter (CC) (ESPN) SportsCenter (N) (Live) (CC) NFL 2013: After Further Review SportsCenter Sport Science Olbermann (CC) SportsCenter (N) (CC) SportsCenter Special (N) (CC) E:60 (N) SportsCenter Special (CC) (ESPN2) Around/Horn Interruption (FAM) (4:00) Movie:“The Santa Clause” Movie: ›› “The Santa Clause 2” (2002, Comedy) Tim Allen.

Movie: › “The Santa Clause 3:The Escape Clause” (2006) The 700 Club ’ (CC) Movie: ››› “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989) On Record, Greta Van Susteren A FOX & Friends Christmas Holiday greetings and entertainment. (N) Hannity (N) Hannity The O’Reilly Factor (N) (CC) The Kelly File (N) (FNC) Special Report With Bret Baier Chopped Chopped Chopped Chopped Diners, Drive Diners, Drive Chopped Chopped (FOOD) Chopped (FX) Movie: ››› “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” (2008) Chris Rock Movie: ››› “Kung Fu Panda” (2008) Voices of Jack Black.

Movie: ››› “Kung Fu Panda 2” (2011) Voices of Jack Black.

Movie: ›› “Shrek Forever After” (2010) Voices of Mike Myers.

Movie:“Hats Off to Christmas!” (2013, Drama) Haylie Duff, Antonio Movie:“Fir Crazy” (2013) Sarah Lancaster, Eric Johnson. A ChristmasMovie: ››› “Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus” (2004) Crystal Bernard. Movie: ››› “Meet the Santas” (2005) Steve Guttenberg, Crystal (HALL) Cupo. Mia does not like Nick until he helps her son. (CC) tree seller finds love with a repeat customer. (CC) Santa’s heir romances a widowed advertising executive. (CC) Bernard. A man, his fiancee and her mother plan a wedding. (CC) Hawaii Life Hawaii Life Hawaii Life Hawaii Life Hawaii Life Hawaii Life Hawaii Life House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters House Hunters Hawaii Life Hawaii Life House Hunters House Hunters (HGTV) Hawaii Life American Pickers “Off the Road” American Pickers (CC) American Pickers (CC) American Pickers (CC) (:02) American Pickers (CC) (:01) American Pickers (CC) (12:01) American Pickers (CC) (HIST) Modern Marvels “More Candy” Movie:“Christmas on the Bayou” (2013) Hilarie Burton, Tyler Hilton. A Movie:“Dear Secret Santa” (2013) Tatyana Ali, Lamorne Morris. A (:02) Movie:“Christmas on the Bayou” (2013) Hilarie Burton, Tyler Movie: ››› “A Christmas Proposal” (2008) Nicole Eggert.

Two lawyers (LIFE) man tries to rekindle a romance with an executive. (CC) woman receives a Christmas card from a secret admirer. (CC) Hilton. A man tries to rekindle a romance with an executive. (CC) -- one-time sweethearts --battle over a ski resort. (CC) Lockup: Corcoran Lockup: Corcoran Lockup: Corcoran Lockup: Corcoran Lockup: Corcoran Lockup: Raw “LOL...JK” Lockup: Raw “The Thin Line” (MSNBC) Lockup: Corcoran (MTV) (3:55) Movie: ››› “Catfish” ’ Ridiculousness Ridiculousness Movie: ›››› “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (1993) ’ Movie: ›› “Adam Sandler’s Eight Crazy Nights” (2002) ’ Pranked ’ Pranked ’ Pranked ’ Pranked ’ SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob (NICK) SpongeBob Instant Mom ’ See Dad Run Full House ’ Full House ’ Full House ’ Full House ’ Friends (CC) Friends (CC) Friends (CC) Friends (CC) George Lopez George Lopez Movie: ›› “The Mummy Returns” (2001, Adventure) Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah. Two evil Movie: ›› “The Scorpion King” (2002) The Rock, Steven Brand.

Movie: ›› “Lara Croft Tomb Raider:The Cradle of Life” (2003, Adventure) Angelina Jolie, Gerard Butler, (SPIKE) forces pursue the son of adventurer Rick O’Connell. ’ Premiere. A warrior battles an evil ruler and a sorceress. ’ Ciarán Hinds. The globe-trotter battles a scientist for Pandora’s box. ’ Warehouse 13 “The Greatest Gift” Haven “Silent Movie: ››› “Batman Begins” (2005, Action) Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson.

Bruce Wayne Movie: ››› “The Prestige” (2006, Drama) Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine. Warehouse 13 “Secret Santa” (SYFY) Holidays in snowy South Dakota. ’ (CC) Night” becomes Gotham City’s Dark Knight.

Two 19th-century magicians engage in a deadly rivalry.

Movie: ›› “It Happened on 5th Avenue” (1947) Don DeFore, Victor Movie: ›› “Christmas in Connecticut” (1945) Barbara Stanwyck.

A Movie: ››› “Sun Valley Serenade” (1941, Musical) (:45) Movie: ››› “I’ll Be SeeingYou” (1944, (12:15) Movie: ››› “The Bishop’s (TCM) Moore. A hobo shares a mansion with a GI and others in winter. (CC) newspaper columnist is made to play host to a war hero. (CC) Sonja Henie, John Payne. Premiere. (CC) Romance) Ginger Rogers, Joseph Cotten. (CC) Wife” (1947) Cary Grant.

Long Island Medium “Unseen 2” Long Island Medium ’ (CC) (TLC) Long Island Medium ’ (CC) Long Island Medium ’ (CC) Long Island Medium ’ (CC) Long Island Medium ’ (CC) Long Island Medium ’ (CC) Long Island Medium ’ (CC) Castle “To Love and Die in L.A.” Boston’s Finest (N) (CC) Marshal Law:Texas (N) (CC) Boston’s Finest (CC) Marshal Law:Texas (CC) (TNT) Castle “Knockout” ’ (CC) Castle “Rise” ’ (CC) (DVS) The Mentalist ’ (CC) Andy Griffith Andy Griffith Andy Griffith Andy Griffith Andy Griffith Andy Griffith Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Kirstie (CC) The Exes (CC) King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens (TVL) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family “No Strings At(USA) “Fears” (CC) “Boys’ Night” “Snip” (CC) “Haystack” ’ (CC) “Sin” ’ (CC) ’ (CC) ’ (CC) ’ (CC) ’ (CC) ’ (CC) “My Hero” ’ “Unplugged” ’ “Regrets Only” tached” (2011) T.I. and Tiny: Holiday Hustle (VH1) Mob Wives ’ (CC) Saturday Night Live ’ (CC) Saturday Night Live ’ (CC) Saturday Night Live ’ (CC) Saturday Night Live ’ (CC) Movie: ››› “The Blues Brothers” (1980) John Belushi. ’ (CC) (WTBS) Seinfeld (CC) Seinfeld (CC) Seinfeld (CC) Family Guy ’ Movie: ›››› “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley. (DVS) Movie: ›››› “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley. (DVS) Movie: ›››› “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley. (DVS) 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: Ja’mie: Private Movie ›› “Beautiful Creatures” (2013, Fantasy) Treme “Sunset on Louisianne” (4:45) Movie ››› “The Bourne Legacy” (2012) Jeremy Renner.

Jason Movie ›› “Broken City” (2013) Mark Wahlberg.

An ex-cop goes to war (HBO) Road to the NHL Winter Classic McAlary celebrates a birthday. ’ School Girl ’ Alden Ehrenreich, Alice Englert. ’ ‘PG-13’ (CC) Bourne’s actions have consequences for a new agent.‘PG-13’ against New York’s corrupt mayor. ’ ‘R’ (CC) (:40) Movie “Baby Dolls Behind Bars” (2012, Adult) (12:05) Movie ›› “Sugar Hill” (:15) Movie ››› “Chronicle” (2012, Science Fiction) (:40) Movie ››› “The Negotiator” (1998, Suspense) Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, Movie › “This Means War” (2012, Action) Reese (MAX) Jazy Berlin, Erika Jordan. ’ ‘NR’ (CC) (1993) Wesley Snipes. ’ ‘R’ (CC) Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell. ’ ‘PG-13’ (CC) David Morse. A top police negotiator is accused of committing murder. ’ ‘R’ (CC) Witherspoon, Chris Pine. ’ ‘PG-13’ (CC) Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music (:41) Inside: Inside Llewyn Davis Movie ››› “The Color of Money” (1986, Drama) (4:05) Movie ››› “War Horse” (2011, Historical Movie ››› “Lincoln” (2012, Historical Drama) Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David (SHOW) of Inside Llewyn Davis Making of ’‘Inside Llewyn Davis.” Paul Newman, Tom Cruise.‘R’ Drama) Emily Watson, David Thewlis.‘PG-13’ (CC) Strathairn. Lincoln takes measures to ensure the end of slavery forever.‘PG-13’ (CC) (:10) Movie › “The Double” (2011, Action) Richard Gere. A senator’s Movie ››› “Dick Tracy” (1990) Warren Beatty, Madonna. Comic-strip Movie › “The Cold Light of Day” (2012, Action) (:35) Movie ›› “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” (2005) Kimberly Elise. A (:35) Movie ›› (TMC) murder brings a CIA agent out of retirement.‘PG-13’ (CC) “A Little Help” detective vs. gangsters and Breathless Mahoney. ’ ‘PG’ (CC) Henry Cavill, Verónica Echegui. ’ ‘PG-13’ (CC) woman starts over after her husband leaves her. ’ ‘PG-13’

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Crystal Lake 4BR On Fox River

CRYSTAL LAKE Large & Spacious 2BR First floor, $850/mo.

Heat, gas, water, D/W incl.

Pets extra. 847-707-3800

Animal Care

VETERINARY ASSISTANT/ TECHNICIAN Must have 2+ years of experience in veterinary clinic or CVT, LVT or RVT certification.

Full Time, Saturdays included.

Email resume to: amcofcl@gmail.com Animal Medical Center Crystal Lake

Dental Assistant PT/FT McHenry County Office DentalSmile0123@gmail.com

CARPET INSTALLED

Fox Lake Remod 1BR $750 & Garden Unit, $695, util incl except elec, + laundry & storage, no dogs Agent Owned.

815-814-3348

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

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

Garden Prairie Upper 2BR Available Again! Appliances, pets OK, $590/mo. 815-597-2111 HARVARD AREA Huge 3BR, 2BA loft apt. Quiet. Frplc, W/D, C/A. Fish/Swim. Pets ok. $1025/mo.

815-648-2716

Great References. 224-858-4515

Early AM start. CDL B req.

Send Resume and MVR to: P.O. Box 1319 Crystal Lake, IL 60039 or fax: 815-477-2163

Manufacturing We are actively seeking Assembly Workers in Crystal Lake, IL. $10.00/hr. All shifts available.

Temp to hire potential. 1 yr manuf experience required.

Interested?

Call 978-226-5693 or Email: carvabn@kellyservices.com

WOODSTOCK

1 & 2 Bedroom Rents Starting $735 ❍ ❍

www.cunat.com

Earn up to $1000 A Month!

Looking for Contractors to deliver newspapers early mornings 7 days per week.

Routes now available in McHenry County.

Please Call 815-526-4434

Woodstock 1BR $645, 2BR $745 All appliances, wall to wall carpet.

A/C, balcony On site laundry.

No pets. 847-382-2313 708-204-3823

ISLAND LAKE 2 BEDROOM

Full Time mover/driver position needed to pick up donations of furniture from inside homes, deliver furniture to stores, perform move outs, etc. Must possess current Class D Driver's License and be able to operate 16ft. box van, have High School Diploma, and be able to perform heavy lifting without medical exceptions. Must be able to work some Saturdays. Competitive hrly wage & benefit eligibility.

Quiet building. No pets. $825 + sec. 847-526-4435

Island Lake Luxury Apt.

Please send resume and cover letter with minimum salary requirements to:

Home of the Sparrow, Inc.

CAT LOST on Greenridge Avenue in Algonquin on 12/16.

Three year old shorthair female spayed Calico named Toni.

Indoor cat. If seen please call 847-489-6082. Thank you.

Hiring Now! Caring Always.

Visiting Angels of Crystal Lake is seeking experienced caregivers for adults who need companionship and personal assistance.

24-hour shifts (with sleep period) for 1-3 days per week.

If you have the necessary skills and professional values, please complete our online application at: https:// va175.ersp.biz/employment

Grey male tiger cat lost near Riley Rd. West side Wonder Lake, Please call 815-575-5254 if seen

❤Ceremonies of the Heart❤ Rev Anne 847-431-4014 Special on Weddings Before End of 2013

Spacious 2BR, 2BA, D/W. W/D, C/A. Approx 1000 sq ft. $875/mo & up. 847-875-7985 Marengo Large 1 & 2 BR most utilities included $640 & UP Broker Owned 815-347-1712 Marengo: 610 E. Grant Hwy. & 1060 Briden Dr., 1BR $600-$645 or 2BR $700-$780 Roberto 773-317-3364 Sandra 815-568-6672 Marengo: Lg 2 bdrm unit avail Immed. $750. All appl W/D, Dishwasher & micro furnished.

Cent Air. No pets/no smoking.

Sec dep, lease req. Tenant pays electric, cable. 224-858-7377

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

All shifts. Pediatric exp. Wknds.

McHenry & Kane Co. 815-356-8400

Send your Classified Advertising 24/7 to: Email: classified@ shawsuburban.com Fax: 815-477-8898 or online at: www.nwherald.com

ALGONQUIN - 2 BEDROOM

Quiet & clean building w/ storage, laundry & parking. 1 mo free rent. $800/mo. 847-401-3242

IRISH PRAIRIE APTS

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

Algonquin: 1st flr, 2BR, 2BA, some utilities incl., $900/mo., Broker Owned 815-347-1712

WILLOW BROOKE

Quiet building, hardwood floors, heat and water incl. No pets.

815-455-6964

Check out Working World's website for new job opportunities!

www.work-world.com Social Service

YOUTH CARE WORKER aka MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST Allendale Association a Child Welfare, Mental Health and Special Education facility currently has full time rotating second shift positions for Youth Care Workers aka Mental Health Specialists at our Allendale-Daisy's North Chicago location and our Main Campus in Lake Villa to work actively with high end “at risk” children & adolescents ages 8 to 18 years of age within our Residential Units. Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related Human Service field, or 5 years of related equivalent social service experience, Per DCFS regulations, must have valid driver's license w/ good driving record and be at least 21 years of age.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a generous education assistance program.

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

MCHENRY 3-5BR, 2-3BA Newly remodeled, appliances, W/D. Security and pet deposit req.

815-219-1836

McHenry 3BR Ranch Fenced back yard, 2 car garage. $1200/mo. Agent Owned.

K. D. Schaid Appraisal 815-363-2449

MCHENRY 3BR. 1.5BA

2 Car Garage, Pet Friendly Free Health Club Membership.

McHenry Private Home

Rents Starting at

$710 Studio, 1 & 2 Bedrooms

815-338-2383 www.cunat.com

Autumnwood Apt. Elevator Building 815-334-9380 www.cunat.com

Appls, W/D, patio/deck, private ent, $745-$875. 815-482-8163 Woodstock: 3BR, 1.5BA, TH, full bsmt, 2 car gar. w/opnr, concrete patio, yrd, full kitch. w/ all appl., no pets $1225/m 630-514-4956

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 ~ 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

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

WOODSTOCK 3 BEDROOM

CRYSTAL LAKE 2 BEDROOM Close to metra, water and gas incl.

Laundry in basement, no pets.

Call for details. 312-953-7987

MCHENRY 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Tri-level in Fox Ridge. Fenced yard, sidewalks, $1250/mo + sec + util.

815-575-6919

815-363-5919 or 815-363-0322

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

Renovated, $695/mo + sewer + sec. Managing Broker Owned.

Call Shawn 224-577-5521

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HEBRON 2BR CONDO'S

! RN / LPN !

McCullom Lake Cute 2BR, 1BA

WOODSTOCK

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

MCHENRY - ROUTE 31

Marengo 2 & 3BR, 2.5 BA, 2 car gar., $950-$1075/mo.

Broker Owned 815-347-1712

McHenry Patriot Estates & Prairie Lake Townhomes Ask About our 1BR Special 2BR Starting at $1250.00.

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

815-353-0056

Woodstock: 2, 3BR, main floor & lndry, $790 & up, Broker Owned 815-347-1712

Woodstock Studio $585/mo+sec.

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

Lake in the Hills 3BR, 1BA, lr, dr, kitchen, gar. Newly remodled, all new appl, lrg fenced yrd, walking distance to school. 847-658-4951

Attached garage, pets welcome. $1200/mo. 815-759-8533

Woodstock WINTER SPECIAL 2BR APTS Starting @ $730

McHenry 2BR, 2BA Deluxe Apt. Near town, clean, C/A, laundry, NO PETS. 815-690-1614 or 708-436-0035

JOHNSBURG / PISTAKEE BAY AREA Coach house on estate grounds includes four large rooms. One large bedroom, utility room with half bath with washer and dyrer, upstairs one large bedroom, office area, full bath and dressing area, eat in kitchen and living room. Very quiet and private. No pets except cats, lease required with security deposit and references. $900 per month.

Call 847-767-2500

WOODSTOCK UPPER 1BR

McHenry -1 & 2BR some utilities included, balcony $700 & UP Broker Owned 815-347-1712

STABLE HELP Part time experienced stable help for show horses. Spring Grove Il area. Must have references. 815-675-6676.

WOODSTOCK UPPER 1BR

FREE Pool & Fitness Center

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

ELECTRICAL – PART TIME

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

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

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including soldering, lacing of wires, assembly & testing of electrical & mechanical components. Flexible hours. Ridgefield / Crystal Lake.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP Plaintiff, Vs. Scott A. Krause a/k/a Scott Krause; et. al.

Defendants, 11 CH 2068 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on FEBRUARY 25, 2013 LENDER SALES OF ILLINOIS LLC will on JANUARY 6, 2014, at the hour of 10:30 AM., or soon thereafter, at the front doors of the

r, McHenry County Courthouse located at 2200 N. Seminary, Woodstock, IL 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: The common address of said real estate is: 6411 Lakewood Drive, Cary, IL 60013 PIN:19-02-278-001 Description of premises: RESIDENTIAL Sale Terms: 25% down by certified funds at the close of the auction: The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney." If the property is a condominium, the purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessments and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information: Sales Clerk, Codilis and Associates, P.C., Plaintiff' Attorney 15 W. 030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527 Attorney Number 0468002, (630) 794 5300, File No: 14-11-26580 I577643 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 10, 17, 24, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.SCOTT D. SHARP AKA SCOTT SHARP, CYNTHIA J. SHARP AKA CYNTHIA SHARP, THE SPRING LAKE FARM SOUTH UNIT 2 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, FIFTH THIRD BANK (CHICAGO), UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 2279 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 28, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 29, 2014, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5515 WINDGATE WAY, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 Property Index No. 18-26-301026. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $139,521.16.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g) (1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION

FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: Anthony Porto, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC, 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (866) 402-8661 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com.. Please refer to file number F12080213.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (866) 402-8661 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F12080213 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 12 CH 2279 TJSC#: 33-26386 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I579047 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 17, 24, 31, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff, Vs. Greg Wunderle a/k/a Greg M. Wunderle; et. al.

Defendants, 12 CH 2286 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on MARCH 26, 2013 LENDER SALES OF ILLINOIS LLC will on JANUARY 6, 2014, at the hour of 10:30 AM., or soon thereafter, at the front doors of the McHenry County Courthouse located at 2200 N. Seminary, Woodstock, IL 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: The common address of said real estate is: 40 John Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 PIN:19-04-127-008 Description of premises: RESIDENTIAL Sale Terms: 25% down by certified funds at the close of the auction: The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" ondition. Th le is furthe

is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney." If the property is a condominium, the purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessments and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information: Sales Clerk, Codilis and Associates, P.C., Plaintiff' Attorney 15 W. 030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527 Attorney Number 0468002, (630) 794 5300, File No: 14-12-26547 I577644 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 10, 17, 24, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.HARRIS R. ZIDE A/K/A HARRIS REX ZIDE, et al Defendants 12 CH 00306 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 10, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 13, 2014, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 605 COUNTRY BROOK, HARVARD, IL 60033 Property Index No. 06-02-326010 (06-02-300-002 U/L). The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential al tate hos right in and to

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE NOTEHOLDERS OF CWHEQ INC. CWHEQ REVOLVING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-L, Plaintiff, -v.MAC MOSTELLER Defendant 12 CH 1803 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 16, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 6, 2014, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 103 ROSEBUD AVENUE, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Property Index No. 18-02-427-006. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $159,503.05.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500. Please refer to file number 12-0705.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 Attorney File No. 12-0705 Case Number: 12 CH 1803 TJSC#: 33-26280 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I577715 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 10, 17, 24, 2013)

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Page D6• Tuesday, December 24, 2013 qu ing th real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., NORTH FRONTAGE 15W030 ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-35734.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-11-35734 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 12 CH 00306 TJSC#: 33-22898 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I577497 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 10, 17, 24, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE W13-0463 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

STEPHANIE M. HERNDON A/K/A STEPHANIE ROUNDS; MICHAEL A. HERNDON A/K/A MICHAEL HERNDON; CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF STEPHANIE M. HERNDON, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MICHAEL A. HERNDON, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 13 CH 438 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 4, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto Gilbert Gehris Lancaster, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 2 Sunset Lane, Algonquin, IL 60102.

P.I.N. 19-34-426-001.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W13-0463.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I579358 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 17, 24, 31, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP Plaintiff, Vs. Scott A. Krause a/k/a Scott Krause; et. al.

Defendants, 11 CH 2068 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on FEBRUARY 25, 2013 LENDER SALES OF ILLINOIS LLC will on JANUARY 6, 2014, at the hour of 10:30 AM., or soon thereafter, at the front doors of the McHenry County Courthouse located at 2200 N. Seminary, Woodstock, IL 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: LOT 5 IN BLOCK 9 IN LAKE KILLARNEY UNIT NO.1, A SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, AND THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 10, 1959 AS DOCUMENT NO. 356643, IN

BOOK 14 OF PLATS, PAGE 25, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. The common address of said real estate is: 6411 Lakewood Drive, Cary, IL 60013 PIN:19-02-278-001 Description of premises: RESIDENTIAL Sale Terms: 25% down by certified funds at the close of the auction: The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney." If the property is a condominium, the purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessments and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information: Sales Clerk, Codilis and Associates, P.C., Plaintiff' Attorney 15 W. 030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527 Attorney Number 0468002, (630) 794 5300, File No: 14-11-26580 I577643 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 10, 17, 24, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.SCOTT D. SHARP AKA SCOTT SHARP, CYNTHIA J. SHARP AKA CYNTHIA SHARP, THE SPRING LAKE FARM SOUTH UNIT 2 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, FIFTH THIRD BANK (CHICAGO), UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 2279 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 28, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 29, 2014, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 526 IN SPRING LAKE FARM SOUTH UNIT 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED FEBRUARY 9, 1995 AS DOCUMENT NO. 95R-04680, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5515 WINDGATE WAY, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 Property Index No. 18-26-301026. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $139,521.16.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g) (1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: Anthony Porto, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC, 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (866) 402-8661 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com.. Please refer to file number F12080213.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day

y tj status report of pending sales.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (866) 402-8661 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F12080213 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Case Number: 12 CH 2279 TJSC#: 33-26386 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I579047 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 17, 24, 31, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff, Vs. Greg Wunderle a/k/a Greg M. Wunderle; et. al.

Defendants, 12 CH 2286 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on MARCH 26, 2013 LENDER SALES OF ILLINOIS LLC will on JANUARY 6, 2014, at the hour of 10:30 AM., or soon thereafter, at the front doors of the McHenry County Courthouse located at 2200 N. Seminary, Woodstock, IL 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: LOT 24 IN BLOCK 2 IN CRYSTAL HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 2 OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, AND PART OF LOT 2 OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TOTHE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED JANUARY 16, 1928 AS DOCUMENT NO 81577 IN BOOK 6 OF PLATS, PAGE 14, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS The common address of said real estate is: 40 John Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 PIN:19-04-127-008 Description of premises: RESIDENTIAL Sale Terms: 25% down by certified funds at the close of the auction: The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney." If the property is a condominium, the purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessments and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information: Sales Clerk, Codilis and Associates, P.C., Plaintiff' Attorney 15 W. 030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527 Attorney Number 0468002, (630) 794 5300, File No: 14-12-26547 I577644 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 10, 17, 24, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.HARRIS R. ZIDE A/K/A HARRIS REX ZIDE, et al Defendants 12 CH 00306 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 10, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 13, 2014, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 129 IN PASQUINELLI'S COUNTRY BROOK UNIT 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 5, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 23, 2004 AS DOCUMENT 2004R0085732, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 605 COUNTRY BROOK, HARVARD, IL 60033 Property Index No. 06-02-326010 (06-02-300-002 U/L). The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without re-

quantity course to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., NORTH FRONTAGE 15W030 ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-35734.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-11-35734 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 12 CH 00306 TJSC#: 33-22898 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I577497 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 10, 17, 24, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS County of McHenry, ss. Circuit Court of McHenry County In the matter of the Petition for the Adoption of CAYDEN MICHAEL MERTINS, a male child.

Adoption No. 13 AD 29 To UNKNOWN FATHER and ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and to whom it may concern take notice that a petition was filed in the Circuit Court of McHenry County, Illinois for the adoption of a child named CAYDEN MICHAEL MERTINS. Now, therefore, unless you and all whom it may concern, file your answer to the Petition in the action or otherwise file your appearance therein, in the said Circuit Court of McHenry County in the City of Woodstock, Illinois, on or before the 27th day of January, 2014, a default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition.

Dated this 10th day of December, 2013. /s/ Katherine M. Keefe

McHenry County Circuit Clerk (Published in the Northwest Herald December 17, 24, 31, 2013. #A2400)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT McHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS McHenry Savings Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

Araceli Flores, Higinio Flores, Pedro Jimenez, Maria Jimenez, Leticia Ramirez, Harris NA, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants, Defendants.

IN CHANCERY CASE NO. 13 CH 1212 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Higinio Flores, Pedro M. Jimenez, and Maria Jimenez, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of McHenry County, Illinois, by McHenry Savings Bank against you and the other named Defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a mortgage made by Pedro Jimenez, Leticia Ramirez, and Araceli Flores to McHenry Savings Bank, Mortagee, which mortgage conveys the following described premises, to wit: LOT 24 IN GRISWOLD LAKE HILLS UNIT NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST FRACTIONAL HALF OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 29, 1943 AS DOCUMENT NO. 170422, IN BOOK 7 OF PLATS, PAGE 81, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Street Address: 2607 Forestwood Drive, McHenry IL 60050 Property Tax Identification Number: 15-17-329-017-0000.

The mortgage being foreclosed was filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, McHenry County, Illinois, as Document Numbered 2004R0069822 on July 30, 2004. Summons was duly issued out of the court against you as provided by law, and said suit is still pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, Higinio Flores, Pedro Jimenez, Maria Jimenez, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants, file your answer to the complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of McHenry County, McHenry County Courthouse, 2200 North Seminary, Woodstock, IL, on or before the 28 day of January A.D. 2014 default may be entered against you at any time thereafter and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

DATED AT: Woodstock, Illinois, December 17, 2013. /s/ Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Circuit Court Natalie Cappetta #6279559 Frederick C. Cappetta #0385557 Cappetta & Associates, Ltd. Attorneys for McHenry Savings Bank 1900 Springs Road, Suite 102 Oak Brook, IL 60523

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE NOTEHOLDERS OF CWHEQ INC. CWHEQ REVOLVING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-L, Plaintiff, -v.MAC MOSTELLER Defendant 12 CH 1803 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 16, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 6, 2014, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 7 IN BLOCK 4 IN CRYSTAL LAKE GARDENS, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 1, 1928 AS DOCUMENT NO. 81777, IN BOOK 6 OF PLATS, PAGE 15, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 103 ROSEBUD AVENUE, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Property Index No. 18-02-427-006. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $159,503.05.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500. Please refer to file number 12-0705.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 Attorney File No. 12-0705 Case Number: 12 CH 1803 TJSC#: 33-26280 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I577715 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 10, 17, 24, 2013)

Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com (630) 954-7474 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 24, 31, 2013, January 7, 2014. #A2426)

(3 ) Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1313321 I578882 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 24, 31, 2013, January 7, 2014)

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT McHENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS ANGELA HOLLOWAY; ISAAC HOLLOWAY; LAKE IN THE HILLS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 1313 WASHINGTON STREET LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156 13 CH 1564 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, LAKE IN THE HILLS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION C/O PROPERTY ASSOCIATION; UNOWNERS KNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 17 IN BLOCK 9 IN LAKE IN THE HILLS ESTATES UNIT 9, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 6, 1951 AS DOCUMENT 245262, IN BOOK 11 OF PLATS, PAGE 28 IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1313 WASHINGTON STREET LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156 and which said Mortgage was made by, ANGELA HOLLOWAY; ISAAC HOLLOWAY; Mortgagors, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR U.S. BANK * Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of McHENRY County, Illinois, as Document No. 11R0043039; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Court 2200 North Seminary Woodstock, Illinois 60098 on or before January 24, 2014, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTYWOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Plaintiff, vs.

Anthony McCarty; LeAnn McCarty; JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; Dutch Creek Estates Community Association Owners Association, Inc.; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

Property Address: 3706 Dutch Creek Lane, Johnsburg, Illinois 60051 13 CH 1661 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Anthony McCarty and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the 22nd Judicial Circuit, McHenry County, by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 5 IN DUTCH CREEK ESTATES UNIT NO. 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 19, 1991 AS DOCUMENT NO. 91R027077, AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED MARCH 22, 1993 AS DOCUMENT NO. 93R015061, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS P.I.N.: 09-13-178-004 Said property is commonly known as: 3706 Dutch Creek Lane, Johnsburg, Illinois 60051, and which said mortgage was made by Anthony McCarty and Leann McCarty and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Number Document 1999R0031609 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Mchenry County on or before January 24, 2014, a default may be

y y taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Court 2200 North Seminary Woodstock, Illinois 60098 This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Steven C. Lindberg FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I579608 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 24, 31, 2013, January 7, 2014)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTYWOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Plaintiff, vs.

Gerard P. Weber aka Gerard Weber; Barbara A. Weber aka Barbara Weber; Parkrise Unit V Home Owners Association; JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., successor in interest by purchase from the FDIC as Receiver of Washington Mutual Bank f/k/a Washington Mutual Bank, FA; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants Property Address: 560 Kennedy Street, Marengo, Illinois 60152 13 CH 1783 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Parkrise Unit V Home Owners Association, and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the 22nd Judicial Circuit, McHenry County, by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 66 IN PARKRISE SUBDIVISION UNIT NUMBER 5, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART OF LOT 64 AND PART OF LOT 65 OF THE ASSESSOR'S PLAT OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 5, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 8, 1995 AS DOCUMENT NO. 95R37881, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 11-35-326-034 Said property is commonly known as: 560 Kennedy Street,

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff, Vs. RELIABLE MATERIALS CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS, an Illinois Corporation, SHIRLEY KRUEGER, as Successor Trustee of the Lawrence Krueger Trust dated March 20, 2006, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No.: 13 ED 31 Condemnation Parcel 1K30002, 1K30002 TE Job No. R-91-017-09 JURY DEMAND NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendant(s) in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit Court of McHenry County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the acquisition of a take in fee simple for highway purposes to the premise identified as Parcel No. 1K30002 as described in Exhibit “A” and a temporary easement not to exceed five (5) years for highway purposes to the premises identified as Parcel No. 1K30002TE and described in Exhibit “B”, to-wit: Route: F.A.P. 336 (Illinois Route 31) Section: County: McHenry Job No.: R-91-017-09 Parcel: 1K30002 Sta. 279+75.57 to Sta. 285+00.00 Owner: Reliable Materials Corporation of Illinois Index No. 19-15-300-006, 19-15-300-007 That part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 43 North, Range 8 East of the Third Principal Meridian, McHenry County, Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 15; thence on an assumed bearing of North 0 degrees 02 minutes 39 seconds West along the east line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 15, a distance of 1016.56 feet (1016.5 feet, recorded) to a point of intersection with the Easterly extension of the south line of a deed in trust recorded March 22, 2006 as document number 2006R0020061; thence North 89 degrees 03 minutes 36 seconds West along the said Easterly extension of the south line of said deed in trust, a distance of 78.44 feet to the west right of way line of Illinois Route 31 recorded June 25, 1968 as document number 491779, being also the southeast corner of the grantor and the point of beginning; thence continuing North 89 degrees 03 minutes 36 seconds West along the south line of the grantor according to said deed in trust, a distance of 10.00 feet to a point 10.00 feet normally distant West of the said west right of way line of Illinois Route 31; thence North 0 degrees 07 minutes 30 seconds West along a line 10.00 feet normally distant West of and parallel with the said west right of way line of Illinois Route 31 and 10.00 feet normally distant West of and parallel with the west right of way line of Illinois Route 31 recorded June 25, 1968 as document number 491778, a distance of 174.40 feet; thence South 89 degrees 55 minutes 29 seconds West, a distance of 10.00 feet to a point 20.00 feet normally distant West of the said west right of way line of Illinois Route 31 recorded as document number 491779; thence North 0 degrees 07 minutes 30 seconds West along a line 20.00 feet normally distant West of and parallel with the said west right of way line of Illinois Route 31, a distance of 100.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 29 seconds East, a distance of 10.00 feet to a point 10.00 feet normally distant West of the said west right of way line of Illinois Route 31; thence North 0 degrees 07 minutes 30 seconds West along a line 10.00 feet normally distant West of and parallel with the said west right of way line of Illinois Route 31, a distance of 250.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 29 seconds East, a distance of 10.00 feet to the said west right of way line of Illinois Route 31; thence South 0 degrees 07 minutes 30 seconds East along the said west right of way line of Illinoing Route 31 and along the west right of way line of Illinois Route 31 recorded June 25, 1968 as document number 491778, a distance of 524.58 feet to the point of beginning.

Said parcel containing 0.143 acre, more or less.

Route: F.A.P. 336 (Illinois Route 31) Section: County: McHenry Job No.: R-91-017-09 Parcel: 1K30002T.E. Sta. 279+75..76 to Sta. 285+22.72 Owner: Reliable Materials Corporation of Illinois Index No. 19-15-300-006 That part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 43 North, Range 8 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in McHenry County, Illinois, described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 15; thence on an assumed bearing of North 0 degrees 02 minutes 39 seconds West along the east line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 15, a distance of 1016.56 feet (1016.5 feet, recorded) to a point of intersection with the Easterly extension of the south line of a deed in trust recorded March 22, 2006 as document number 2006R0020061; thence North 89 degrees 03 minutes 36 seconds West along the said Easterly extension of the south line of said deed in trust, a distance of 78.44 feet to the west right of way line of Illinois Route 31 recorded June 25, 1968 as document number 491779, being also the southeast corner of the grantor; thence continuing North 89 degrees 03 minutes 36 seconds West along the south line of the grantor according to said deed in trust, a distance of 10.00 feet to the a point 10.00 feet normally distant West of the said west right of way line of Illinois Route 31 and the point of beginning; thence North 0 degrees 07 minutes 30 seconds West along a line 10.00 feet normally distant West of and parallel with the said west right of way line of Illinois Route 31, a distance of 47.12 feet; thence South 87 degrees 27 minutes 21 seconds West, a distance of 5.00 feet to a point 15.00 feet normally distant West of the said west right of way line of Illinoise Route 31; thence South 0 degrees 07 minutes 30 seconds East along a line 15.00 feet normally distant West of and parallel with the said west right of way line of Illinois Route 31, a distance of 46.81 feet to the south line of grantor according to said deed in trust; thence South 89 degrees 03 minutes 36 seconds East along the south line of the grantor according to said deed in trust, a distance of 5.00 feet to the point of beginning.

Said temporary easement containing 0.005 acre, more or less, or 235 square feet, more or less.

Said temporary easement to be used for grading purposes.

And for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the said Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit Court against the above-captioned defendants as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above Defendant(s), file or otherwise make your appearance herein, in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit Court, McHenry County Courthouse, 2200 North Seminary, Woodstock, Illinois, on or before the 21 day of January, 2014, a trial may be held and a judgment taken against you for the relief asked in the Complaint.

Address: 8813-8817 Route 31, Lake in the Hills, IL 60013 Dated: December 10, 2013

/s/ Katherine M. Keefe, Clerk of the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit Court McHenry County, Illinois

William R. Thomas, #6207872 Special Assistant Attorney General Ottosen Britz Kelly Cooper Gilber & DiNolfo 303 North Main Street, Elburn, IL 60019, (630) 365-6441 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 17, 24, 31, 2013. #A2406)

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Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com dy Marengo, Illinois 60152, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Gerard P. Weber aka Gerard Weber and Barbara A. Weber aka Barbara Weber and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 2004R0086748 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Mchenry County on or before January 24, 2014, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Court 2200 North Seminary Woodstock, Illinois 60098 This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Steven C. Lindberg FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I579590 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 24, 31, 2013, January 7, 2014)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS. GARY L. RAINS AKA GARY L. RAINS SR., MARY RAINS AKA MARY B. LEGG-RAINS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN, A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK OF IN., MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. DEFENDANTS Property Address: 808 Rosemarie Street Algonquin, IL 60102 13 CH 1838 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AS TO UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to: Gary L. Rains aka Gary L. Rains Sr., UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that a Complaint for Foreclosure and Other Relief has been commenced in the Circuit Court of McHenry County, by said Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of certain mortgages conveying the premises legally described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOTS 5 AND 6 IN BLOCK 9 IN LAKE IN THE HILLS ESTATES UNIT NO. 12, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 29, 1953 AS DOCUMENT NO. 264707, IN BOOK 11 OF PLATS, PAGE 77, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 19-28-327-004 COMMON ADDRESS: 808 Rosemarie Street, Algonquin, IL 60102 And which mortgages were made by Gary L. Rains aka Gary L. Rains Sr., as Mortgagor; and given to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Franklin A Division of National City Bank of IN as Mortgagee; to wit: that certain "Mortgage" dated November 29, 2005 and recorded a Document No.2005R0103883, that Summons was duly issued out of said court against you as provided by law, and that the said Complaint is now pending for foreclosure of said mortgages and for other relief.

Now, therefore, unless you Gary L. Rains aka Gary L. Rains Sr., UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, file your Appearance and Answer to the Complaint in said action in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of McHenry County, Chancery Division, on or before January 24, 2014 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer for relief in said Complaint.

Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Court 2200 North Seminary Woodstock, Illinois 60098 Kluever & Platt, LLC 65 E. Wacker Place, Suite 2300 Chicago, Illinois 60601 (312) 201-6679 Attorney No. 06187248 Our File #: SPSF.1422 I578021 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 24, 31, 2013, January 7, 2014)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT McHENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF

VS ISSA M. CZERCHLANSKI; MIROSLAW CZERCHLANSKI A/K/A MIRISLAW CZERCHLANSKI; IGNACY CZERCHLANSKI; UNITED STATES AMERICA; STATE OF OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 4923 WEST WONDER LAKE DRIVE WONDER LAKE, IL 60097 13 CH 1845 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, MIROSLAW CZERCHLANSKI A/K/A MIRISLAW CZERCHLANSKI; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOTS 6 AND 7 IN BLOCK 4 IN WHITE OAKS BAY, UNIT NO. 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 2 OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 28, 1947 AS DOCUMENT NO. 204098, IN BOOK 10 OF PLATS, PAGE 65 IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 4923 WEST WONDER LAKE DRIVE, WONDER LAKE, IL 60097 and which said Mortgage was made by, ISSA M. CZERCHLANSKI; MIROSLAW CZERCHLANSKI A/K/A CZERCHLANSKI; MIRISLAW Mortgagor (s), to MARGARETTEN & COMPANY, INC. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of McHENRY County, Illinois, as Document No. 89R021716; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Court 2200 North Seminary Woodstock, Illinois 60098 on or before January 23, 2014 A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1313694 I579103 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 24, 31, 2013, January 7, 2014)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. Luis T. Lugo a/k/a Luis Lugo; Martin Armando Lugo; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 13 CH 01929 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 16 IN BLOCK 4 IN SOUTHGATE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 330 FEET OF THE EAST 80 RODS OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 7 (EXCEPT THE EAST 300 FEET THEREOF) ALSO A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 TO 14 INCLUSIVE, AND OF MURIEL STREET, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF DR. VERA B. YOUNG SUBDIVISION UNIT 1, RECORDED JUNE 15 1948 AS

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1, RECORDED JUNE 15, 1948 AS DOCUMENT NO. 211887 IN BOOK 10 OF PLATS, PAGE 88; ALSO A RE-SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 TO 12, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 2, AND ALL OF BLOCK 3 IN BEVERLY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 9, 1951 AS DOCUMENT NO. 247306 IN BOOK 11 OF PLATS, PAGE 32, ALL IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 9, 1956 AS DOCUMENT NO. 315477 IN BOOK 12 OF PLATS, PAGE 95, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 534 Desmond Drive Woodstock, IL 60098 and which said Mortgage was made by: Luis T. Lugo a/k/a Luis Lugo the Mortgagor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Suntrust Mortgage, Inc., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of McHenry County, Illinois, as Document No. 2008R0024973; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Circuit Court 2200 N. Seminary Woodstock, IL 60098 on or before January 24, 2014, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Our File No. 14-13-24157 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

I580121 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 24, 31, 2013, January 7, 2014)

IN ALGONQUIN HEIGHTS, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER AND PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 15, 1956 AS DOCUMENT NO. 311388, IN BOOK 12 OF PLATS, PAGE 81, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2 Sunset Lane, Algonquin, IL 60102.

P.I.N. 19-34-426-001.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W13-0463.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I579358 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 17, 24, 31, 2013)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT McHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS Bruning & Associates, P.C., an Illinois Professional Corporation, Plaintiff v.

Andrew B. Hewett, an individual, and Tammy Finney, an individual, Defendants.

Clerk of the Circuit Court

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT McHENRY COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF So Lee Kim FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number 13 MR 638 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION (ADULT) Public notice is hereby given that I have filed a Petition for Change of Name and schedule a hearing on my Petition on January 24th , 2014, at 9:00 a.m. in the Circuit Court of the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit, McHenry County, Illinois, praying for the change of my name from So Lee Kim to that of Jeannie So Lee Bolda pursuant to the Illinois Compiled Statutes on Change of Names.

Dated at McHenry County Courthouse, Illinois, December 12th, 2013. /s/ So Lee Kim So Lee Kim Pro Se 833 Crabapple Dr. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 17, 24, 31, 2013. #A2410)

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 DRUSCILLA FORD Deceased

W13-0463 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

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UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the McHenry County Clerk of Court, McHenry County Government Center, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Room C380, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, on or before January 28, 2014, A JUDGMENT OR DEGREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. Witness: December 17, 2013 /s/ Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Circuit Court John P. Dickson BRUNING & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 333 Commerce Drive, Suite 900 Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014 815-455-3000 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 24, 31, 2013, January 7, 2014. #A2427)

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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.

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prov Probate Act (IL. Rev. Stat., ch. 110 ½, S6-21). You also have the right under Section 8-1 of Probate Act (IL. Rev. Stat., ch. 110 ½, S8-1) to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the court within 6 months after admision of the will to probate.

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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of THOMAS DIPPER, JR Deceased Case No. 13PR000315

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.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION -WILL AND CLAIMS Notice is given of the death of: THOMAS DIPPER, JR

/s/ Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Circuit Court

Letters of office were issued on: 12/6/2013

(Published in the Northwest Herald December 10, 17, 24, 2013. #A2377)

to independent representative: ORA P MICK 4216 HALE LANE ISLAND LAKE, IL 60042

PUBLIC NOTICE

whose attorney is: JAMES W KAISER 121 E LIBERTY STREET WAUCONDA, IL 60084 Notice is given to heir(s) or legatee(s) who is(are) named in a petition filed in the above proceeding to probate a will and whose name (s) or address(es) is(are) not stated in the petition to admit the will to probate, that an order was entered by the court on 12/6/2013 admitting the will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission you may file a petition with the court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in Section 6-21 of the

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY-IN PROBATE

11/25/2013 to: Representative: DIANE M SHAW 1735 OAK HILLS DR COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80919-3435 whose attorney is: KLEIN, ROBERT J 114 N LA FOX ST SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177-1612 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 17, 24, 31, 2013. #A2409)

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 PEARL H SAVOCCHI Deceased Case No. 13PR000321 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of: PEARL H SAVOCCHI of: LAKEMOOR, IL Letters of office were issued on:

In the Matter of the Estate of BARBARA A WILCOX Deceased Case No. 13PR000325 CLAIM NOTICE

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By PHILLIP ALDER Newspaper Enterprise Association

Mickey Mouse said, “Arithmetic is being able to count up to 20 without taking off your shoes.”

Bridge requires counting, sometimes -- but rarely -- as high as 40. And occasionally it is the count in one speciic suit that makes all the difference -- as in this deal. South is in four hearts. West leads the club ace. How should the defense proceed?

East’s overcall is no thing of beauty, but everyone likes to bid these days, especially if the bid might make it harder for the opponents to ind a major-suit it and if it probably indicates the best lead for your side should you end on defense. North then rebid three diamonds to show his six-card suit, and South bid what he hoped he could make.

East is wondering how many clubs his partner holds. If West has only three, East can win the second club, cash his heart ace, and take a third club trick for down one. But if West has four clubs, East must shift to a diamond at trick three, hoping to establish a winner there before South can draw trumps and

run dummy’s spades. How will East know how many clubs West started with?

Under the club ace, East drops his king. Then, in this deal, West continues with his club two, the lowest of three remaining cards. East wins and leads the diamond nine, which defeats the contract.

If West had started with only three clubs, he would have led his original middle one at trick two, starting a high-low with a remaining doubleton.

Carding can be critical on defense. Discuss it with your partner.

Contact Phillip Alder at pdabridge@prodigy.net.

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