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Demographic shifts over the last 14 years provide clues to what McHenry County is going to look like in the future. We should expect to be older and more diverse. How well are we situated for the gradually changing population?

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Cancer lawsuits settled Details not disclosed in McCullom Lake pollution cases By KEVIN P. CRAVER kcraver@shawmedia.com

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Lake in the Hills village trustee Denise Barreto has been an active parent advocate for the village’s Parks and Recreation Department since her arrival in Lake in the Hills in 2002. Barreto is the managing partner and founder of Relationships Matter Now LLC, a growing strategic business consulting firm.

MINORITIES UNDERREPRESENTED IN MUNICIPAL BODIES By ALLISON GOODRICH • agoodrich@shawmedia.com

he face of McHenry County might be changing, but the bodies behind the important decisions of each city or village have yet to reflect that. In looking at city councils and village boards throughout the county, it’s clear white residents make up the majority of each one – not surprising considering 90.1 percent of McHenry County’s population is white, according to 2010 census data. Still, diversity in local voting bodies is scarce even in cities and villages with growing minority populations. Census data show the largest minority population in virtually all of the observed municipalities to be those of Latino descent. In Harvard, nearly half – 45.2 percent – of the city’s residents fit into that category, yet Mexican-American Ward 3 Alderman Raul Meza is the lone nonwhite councilman for the city. In Woodstock, which has a Latino popu-

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“Trying to get people into citizenship allows them the ability to get more involved. As we start working with families, hopefully offering ways to connect with the government in positive ways will encourage them to get involved.” Laurie Crain

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lation of 23.6 percent, there are no racial or ethnic minorities sitting on the City Council, and the same goes for Marengo (15.3 percent Latino population), McHenry (12.8 percent),

Crystal Lake (11.7 percent), Cary (8.9 percent), Huntley (7.7 percent) and Johnsburg (3.4 percent), officials from each municipality said. While racial or ethnic diversity isn’t necessarily a requisite for a functional and dependable voting body, it’s one way to bring a new perspective, said Denise Barreto, the only black trustee on the Lake in the Hills Village Board. Barreto said when she moved into the village, she was well aware that a minority presence was lacking. Lake in the Hills has a Latino population of 11.6 percent, and a black population of 2 percent. “Let’s face it, McHenry County isn’t exactly a cornucopia of diversity,” she said, adding the lack of diversity on village boards and councils is undeniable, for both racial minorities and women.

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A look at U.S. Census and other data and an examination of how the housing industry, social services, education and local government is adjusting to changing demographics.

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What’s changing about the population of McHenry County and how are we adjusting to population needs?

How have social service agencies been changing delivery models and what needs are they trying to fill?

Is the housing market well suited for a population that’s getting older?

What are local educators doing to give students who aren’t native English speakers the best chance to succeed?

Are the shifts in ethnic diversity being reflected in local elected offices across McHenry County?

Rohm and Haas has settled the 33 cancer cluster lawsuits brought against it by McCullom Lake-area residents, ending a legal fight that began more than eight years ago. The Pennsylvania judge hearing the cases has approved the settlement, the details of which have not been disclosed. The settlement comes several months after the courts granted the first plaintiff a new trial, ending a four-year legal limbo created when her case was improperly dismissed. Both sides have remained tight-lipped while details have been finalized – Rohm and Haas declined comment Friday – but plaintiffs’ attorney Aaron Freiwald said he and his cliAbout this ents are satisfied with series the results. “It’s been a long road for these families, and “Coincidence we’re pleased with the or Cluster?” is outcome, and gratified the Northwest that there is now this Herald’s ongoresolution,” Freiwald ing coverage said. about the The lawsuits alleged McCullom Lake that decades of pollu- brain cancer tion from the company’s lawsuits. plant in neighboring Ringwood fouled air and Inside groundwater with carcinogenic vinyl chloride A timeline of and other harmful chemevents in the icals, and caused a clusMcCullom Lake ter of brain and pituitary tumors in McCullom cases. PAGE A4 Lake, population 1,049, and the Lakeland Park subdivision in neighboring McHenry. Three former McCullom Lake nextdoor neighbors diagnosed with brain cancer within a short period of time sued the Philadelphia-based specialty chemicals manufacturer in 2006, prompting concern as more and more plaintiffs came forward. Rohm and Haas – since 2009 a subsidiary of Midland, Michigan-based chemical giant Dow Chemical Co. – acknowledges that a plume of vinyl chloride and other volatile organic compounds have leaked into groundwater from years of dumping by the plant’s previous owners into an 8-acre unlined waste pit. However, the company vehemently denies that pollutants reached or sickened neighbors. Past and present owners of the plant have been working for the past two decades to clean up the contamination plume. The original lawsuits also named the neighboring Modine Manufacturing plant, alleging that its contribution of

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Sitting on a park bench like bookends I can still hear my grandmother’s high-pitched, threadbare voice as I sat and talked with her in her bedroom that used to be my bedroom. It was not out of some sort of magnetic lure of enchanting conversation or winsome presence or even of familial love that sat me down next to her. It was simply shoulder-shrugging, foot-dragging obedience to my mother’s restless, droning command … “Michael, go in and visit your grandmother. … She needs some company.” And so I sat on the edge of her bed as she stared at me, wedged into her rocker like so many jumbled angles of some kind of irregular polygon. And so I began the conversation that had been so oft repeated it was like an echo in a canyon … “So Grandma, how are you doing?” “Michael, never grow old.” There! She said it again! She always said, “Never grow old.” And always I chuckled to myself at how empty and meaningless those words were to a 12-year-old boy. For my youth had given me an immunity to old age, a sense of immortality that shoved growing old so far into the future that it was just a faded star in the night sky.

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JUST HUMOR ME Michael Penkava My visits with my grandmother became more and more difficult as her wobbly old clock slowly wound down. Sojourns in her rocker yielded to unbroken bed rest. Her angular body resolved itself into jagged bumps under a heavy quilt. Her squeaky soprano voice acquiesced to a breathless whisper. But still with the same adamant message: “Never grow old.” Grandma passed as quietly as she had arrived at our home. I got my bedroom back. And now I didn’t have to listen to her constant dreary memorandum, as if I really needed it. Her words floated out of my mind with the wind of youthful folly. I didn’t think about Grandma and her mantra until five years later in 1968, when Simon and Garfunkel released their “Bookends” album. It contained a song called “Old Friends” that I really liked. Since I was a future folk-rock star, I learned to play the song on my guitar and memorized the lyrics. Here they are …

Old friends, old friends,

sat on their park bench like bookends, a newspaper blown through the grass, falls on the round toes, of the high shoes, of the old friends. Old friends, winter companions, the old men, lost in their overcoats, waiting for the sunset. The sounds of the city sifting through trees, settle like dust on the shoulders of the old friends. Can you imagine us years from today? Sharing a park bench quietly How terribly strange to be 70. Old friends, memory brushes the same years, silently sharing the same fears. Time it was and what a time it was, it was, a time of innocence, a time of confidences. Long ago, it must be, I have a photograph, Preserve your memories, they’re all that’s left you. As I practiced and practiced the song, I stopped and really listened to the words and had a sudden epipha-

ny. Oh my goodness! It was like my grandmother was talking to me again! But even then I was not ready to listen to her. After all, I was an invincible teenager. Plus, I fashioned myself as the second coming of Paul Simon. Now hit fast forward. Paul Simon grew old. Art Garfunkel grew old. And I grew old, too. Not too long ago I played that song again. Same old soft chord changes. Same old syncopated rhythms. But now the words seemed somehow different to me. That’s because, as the years had silently tiptoed past me, I had eventually become one of those “old friends” from that song, sitting on a park bench like a bookend. But I’m not alone. On the other side there sits my grandmother. We glance at each other as I share a gentle nod partnered with a slow, slow motion blink of my eyes. “I know, Grandma, I know.”

• Michael Penkava is a retired teacher who taught for 35 years at West Elementary School in Crystal Lake. He said growing old sometimes isn’t so bad. There’s nothing left to learn the hard way and you don’t have to worry about buying extended warranties. He can be reached at mikepenkava@comcast.net.

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Nov. 27, with domestic battery with physical contact. • Brian L. Petit, 32, 369 Dartmoor Drive, Crystal Lake, was charged Friday, Nov. 28, with retail theft. • Jesse G. Kowalski, 18, 1025 Abbington Drive, Crystal Lake, was charged Friday, Nov. 28, with criminal trespass to a residence. • Mary K. Greenwell, 53, 3312 Route 176, Prairie Grove, was charged Monday, Dec. 1, with driving under the influence of drugs and driving with a revoked license. • Theresa A. Forman, 48, 140 W. Woodstock St., Unit B, Crystal Lake, was charged Monday, Dec. 1, with driving under the influence of alcohol.

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LOCAL BRIEFS MCC offers accelerated degrees, certificates CRYSTAL LAKE – Training for in-demand careers has been fast-tracked at McHenry County College. Students can prepare for a new career or upgrade their skills at an existing job through an accelerated degree and certificate program. The Fast Track offers degrees in business management, construction management, engineering technology and manufacturing management, as well as certificates in computer numerical control machining, advanced manufacturing, architectural and engineering design technology and more. Registrations are still being accepted for the spring semester. For details, visit mchenry.edu/fasttrack or call Lori Smyth at 815-479-7831.

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24-year-old pedestrian from Cary had been reported trespassing By EMILY COLEMAN ecoleman@shawmedia.com CARY – A 24-year-old Cary man was fatally struck by a Metra train about a mile northwest of the Cary depot Friday morning, the Cary Police Department said. The pedestrian, who had been reported trespassing on

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RIGHT: Evan Billimack, 8, of Crystal Lake kicks around a soccer ball Friday while enjoying the mild weather at Lippold Park in Crystal Lake. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will be near 45 degrees on Saturday and drop to a high of 34 degrees on Sunday. BELOW: Evan Billimack and Natalie DuShane, 9, of Crystal Lake play with a soccer ball at Lippold Park.

Holiday lights recycling available locally McHenry County residents can recycle holiday lights at several area municipalities. Residents can bring light strands, rope lights, LED lights and extension cords. Locations include the village of Algonquin, 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, 847-6582700; village of Cary, 655 Village Hall Drive, Cary, 847-6390003; city of Crystal Lake, 100 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake, 815-459-2020; village of Lakewood, 2500 Lake Ave., Crystal Lake, 815-459-3025; village of McCullom Lake, 4811 W. Orchard Drive, McHenry, 815-385-2211; city of McHenry, 333 S. Green St., McHenry, 815-363-2186; village of Prairie Grove, 3619 Ames Road, Prairie Grove, 815-4551411; village of Spring Grove, 7401 Meyer Road, Spring Grove, 815-675-2121; village of Wonder Lake, 4444 Thompson Road, Wonder Lake, 815-7280839; Wonder Lake Chamber of Commerce, 7602 Hancock Drive, Wonder Lake, 815-7280682; and city of Woodstock, 326 Washington St., Woodstock, 815-338-6118.

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McHenry native’s donation event brings Christmas spirit Rice bags given to Dominican Republic families By JEFF ENGELHARDT

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jengelhardt@shawmedia.com McHENRY – McHenry native Kit O’Shea made a special Christmas tree for the families at her children’s school in the Dominican Republic. O’Shea, who operates N Day Spa in Cabarete, Dominican Republic, gave back to her community this holiday season by building a Christmas tree made up of nearly 200 20-pound bags of rice that she later handed out to those in need. “I was surprised with how well it went,” O’Shea said of her first Gift of Rice event. “It’s the first time I’ve ever done it, and we hope to do it next year. I thought whatever we raised would be better than one bag and that 100 bags would be pretty good in our little community. So it was great.” O’Shea, who has lived in the Dominican for 11 years, said she al-

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A Christmas tree made up of nearly 200 20-pound bags of rice is on display before being distributed to families in need in Cabarete, Dominican Republic. McHenry native Kit O’Shea, who now lives in Cabarete, collected the rice to give back to her community during the holiday season. ways wanted to do something for her not have been possible without help community, especially after she saw from her friends and family back in how much the growing population McHenry. of immigrant Haitian families were See RICE, page A4 struggling. She said the event would

2 hurt in fire outside CL By EMILY COLEMAN ecoleman@shawmedia.com BURTONS BRIDGE – A kitchen fire Friday sent one woman to the hospital for smoke inhalation and left one firefighter with a minor ankle injury, a fire official said. The Nunda Rural Fire Protection District responded about 2:40 a.m. Friday to 3915 McCabe St. in Burtons Bridge, an unincorporated area that carries a Crystal Lake ZIP code, Lt. Nathan Neilan said. The homeowner was trapped in her bedroom’s bathroom because of the smoke, Neilan said. She was pulled out through the window and taken to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation. She was in good shape later that morning, he said. A firefighter also was injured, Neilan said. The fire was contained to the kitchen, causing minor fire damage, but the smoke damage was extensive, he said. He did not have a cost estimate of the damage. The smoke was starting to roll, signally the next stage of the fire’s expansion, Neilan said, adding that crews arrived just in time to contain the fire before it caused greater damage. The cause of the fire is under investigation, he said.

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Fest to feature Lurie Garden’s plantsman Annual Gardenfest planned for April 11 NORTHWEST HERALD CRYSTAL LAKE – The best-known plantsman behind Lurie Garden at Millennium Park in Chicago will be the keynote speaker at this year’s McHenry County Gardenfest, a daylong series of garden-related seminars and workshops. The annual educational

event, which is co-sponsored by McHenry County College and the University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Master Gardeners, will feature 23 seminars and workshops, plus 19 presenters over the course of the day. The event, which is suitable for gardeners of all skill levels, will run from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. April 11 at McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14 in Crystal Lake. Exhibitors also will be onsite selling books, seeds, garden ornaments and tools. At-

tendees will have the chance to win door prizes. The keynote speaker will be author and nurseryman Roy Diblik, co-owner of Northwind Perennial Farms in Burlington, Wisconsin, and author of “The Know Maintenance Perennial Garden.” Diblik will discuss his concept of self-sustaining plant communities – plants that naturally grow well in harmony and require little maintenance, once established. Other Gardenfest topics will include attracting pollina-

tors, adding flea market finds to the garden, small-space gardening, conifers, creating hypertufa containers, hardscapes, composing a garden journal, hydroponics, growing rhododendrons and azaleas, tropical plants, succulents, vegetable gardening, identifying weeds and more. Presenters include industry experts, extension educators, MCC instructors and Master Gardeners, a group of volunteers that have completed rigorous training in horticulture and botany and volun-

teer a minimum of 30 hours a year. The seminars and workshops will be offered in four segments, which each last an hour and 15 minutes. Lunch is served midday in the college cafeteria. Registration forms are available online at www. mchenry.edu/gardenfest. For information, email conferencecenter@mchenry. edu or call 815-455-8764. Tickets also can be purchased at the door the day of the event. The cost is $40 and includes lunch.

MONDAY, JAN. 5 District 156 school board When: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5 Where: District office board room, 4716 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry

TUESDAY, JAN. 6 Richmond Community Development Committee When: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6 Where: Richmond Village Hall, 5600 Hunter Drive Richmond Finance Committee When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6 Where: Richmond Village Hall, 5600 Hunter Drive

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LOCAL BRIEF General Electric code training classes planned WOODSTOCK – A General Electric code class offered by McHenry County College will cover installations and inspections at commercial sites, single-family homes and multifamily residences. The class meets from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, starting Feb. 5 and running through May

14, at the Woodstock Center, 912 Trakk Lane, Woodstock. This combination residential and commercial electrical class will help students develop a strong understanding of the NEC Electrical Code and make more accurate, thorough and safe installations and inspections. It also prepares students to take the International Code Council’s electrical exam.

First plaintiff says ending is bittersweet • CANCER LAWSUITS Continued from page A1 trichloroethylene to the plume made it culpable for illnesses. Modine settled with the plaintiffs in 2008 for undisclosed amounts. The first case to go to trial was that of Joanne Branham, who lost her husband of 43 years to glioblastoma multiforme brain cancer in 2004. Her other two former neighbors, Bryan Freund and Kurt Weisenberger, were diagnosed with oligodendroglioma, a brain tumor so rare that statistically should appear only once in a population of 300,000, like McHenry County. For Branham, now living in Arizona, the victory is bittersweet. “I was so happy inside at first that we finally got justice done, but on the other hand, I started to cry afterwards because there isn’t anything that will bring Frank back, you know what I mean? The last gift I could have given to him was to fight for what is right,” Branham said. Branham got her day in court in September 2010, and the trial was expected to last eight to 10 weeks. It lasted five before Judge Allan Tereshko angrily ended it over the expert testimony of the epidemiologist retained by Freiwald. After a two-day cross examination in which the epidemiologist’s testimony crumbled, Tereshko ended the trial, calling his report “an attempt to deceive the court” and “tantamount to fraud.” He granted Rohm and Haas’ request to dismiss the case in April 2011. But a state Superior Court – what Pennsylvania calls its appeals court – sided with Freiwald and overturned Tereshko’s ruling in October 2013, ruling that Tereshko clearly erred when he ended the trial and granted Rohm and Haas nonsuit while Freiwald still had three more experts to call. Nonsuit under court rules is granted when a judge rules, after the plaintiff presents all his evidence and rests the case, that the evidence does not support the claim. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court declined last August to hear the case, thus granting Branham a new trial. Settlement talks began soon afterward under a new judge, according to the court docket. Thirteen of the lawsuits are on behalf of deceased plaintiffs – three died during the four-year appeal of Branham’s ruling. Plaintiffs often felt like they had to wage two battles – one against Dow and the other against a county government they felt had the company’s interests more in mind than theirs. The McHenry County Department of Health shortly

“Hopefully this brings some closure to them. However, I don’t see any closure for the village as to what happened. Where are we now?” Terry Counley McCullom Lake village president

after the first lawsuits concluded that contamination from the plant did not contaminate the village or sicken residents, but Northwest Herald investigations concluded the department’s work was haphazard and scientifically unsound, and discounted data that contradicted its findings. The lawsuits caused controversy in McCullom Lake from the start, worrying many about their safety and property values and dividing others over the merits. Village President Terry Counley, who fought for years with often recalcitrant county and state government to get answers for his constituents, congratulated the plaintiffs, but said he would have liked answers that could have come out at trial. Counley’s persistence resulted in testing, paid for by Dow, that concluded that air and groundwater in the village are clear today of any contaminants known to come from the plant. But records uncovered during legal discovery, and in newspaper investigations, cast doubt on assertions from current and former plant owners that the contamination’s boundaries were clearly defined. “Hopefully this brings some closure to them. However, I don’t see any closure for the village as to what happened. Where are we now? I don’t see that coming now,” Counley said. Branham said she is happy she will not have to go to trial again – an experience she called “devastating” – and that other families are likewise spared, although several in the past said they relished the opportunity to fight. “I’m glad it’s done for them, too, I really am,” Branham said. “I don’t want them to go through what I went through in the courtroom day after day, and I just hope it will help them, even if just a little bit, to know that we won. But it will never bring back the people we lost, and I’m very sad about that, too. We won, but what we had to go through? What [the chemical company] did was so very, very wrong.” Racine, Wisconsin-based Modine announced earlier this year that it is closing the Ringwood plant, resulting in the loss of 135 full-time jobs.

Bring a calculator and a copy of the NEC Code Book to class. The textbook is included in the $295 cost of the course. Continuing education units will be issued for this training. For information, contact Ruth Kormanak at 815-479-7879 or rkormanak@mchenry.edu, and to register, call 815-455-8588 and use course ID USV U40-002.

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Timeline of events • April 25, 2006: Lawsuits are filed alleging that air and groundwater contamination from Ringwood manufacturers Rohm and Haas and Modine Manufacturing caused brain cancer in three former McCullom Lake next-door neighbors. Philadelphia attorney Aaron Freiwald files the neighbors’ lawsuits in Pennsylvania state court, and a class-action lawsuit on behalf of McCullom Lake residents in federal court. • Jan. 25, 2008: Modine Manufacturing, the smaller of the two plaintiffs, agrees to settle out of court. The company denies culpability but pays $1.4 million toward medical monitoring, and settles with plaintiffs for undisclosed sums. A federal judge approves the settlement in August. Two plaintiffs who sue in 2009 are diagnosed through screening financed by the settlement. • July 10, 2008: Dow Chemical announces it is buying Rohm and Haas for $15.3 billion. The sale becomes official the following year. • March 5, 2010: A federal judge declines certifying the class-action lawsuit, which sought to force Rohm and Haas to pay for medical monitoring and compensation for property values. • Sept. 20, 2010: Joanne Branham’s case goes to trial in Philadelphia state court. • Oct. 21, 2010: Five weeks into the trial, Judge Allan Tereshko abruptly ends it and dismisses the jury after alleging that the testimony of plaintiff’s epidemiologist was “tantamount to fraud” and “an attempt to deceive the court.” • April 28, 2011: Tereshko officially dismisses the first case. Freiwald blasts the judge’s decision as “a product of emotion and bias” and files an appeal a week later. • February 2012: Plaintiffs’ counsel decides to end the class-action lawsuit – a federal judge denied certification in 2010, and a federal appeals court upheld her rejection in late 2011. • Oct. 24, 2012: Tereshko resigns as the court’s civil chief after an appellate court chastised him for an ethical gaffe. He is reassigned to family court and can no longer hear the case. • Oct. 9, 2013: A Pennsylvania appeals court overturns Tereshko’s dismissal of the case and grants Branham a new trial. Rohm and Haas files an appeal Jan. 21, 2014, to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. • Aug. 25, 2014: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court declines to hear the appeal. • Dec. 17, 2014: Rohm and Haas settles the 33 cases for unspecified amounts.

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Training course set on home inspecting NORTHWEST HERALD CRYSTAL LAKE – A 60hour course being offered by McHenry County College will get potential home inspectors ready for the state licensing exam. The home inspection prelicensing course will be from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from Jan. 27 through April 9 in Room A112 at McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14 in Crystal Lake. People who have knowledge in the building trades, including remodelers, home handymen, contractors, firefighters and tradesmen, are ideal candidates for this course. Licensed home inspectors can choose a full-time or part-time career in the field

or start their own business. This training course is approved by the Office of Banks and Real Estate and will prepare future home inspectors for the state licensing exam. A variety of topics covered in class include exteriors, electrical work, heating, marketing and business start-up. Many home inspectors use computer software and digital cameras to generate their reports, so some computer skills may be helpful but are not required. Books and materials are included in the $895 fee. To register for the class, call 815-455-8588 and use course ID “URE U04-004.” For information, contact Ruth Kormanak at 815-4797879 or rkormanak@mchenry.edu.

Richmond Village Board When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 Where: Richmond Village Hall, 5600 Hunter Drive

TUESDAY, JAN. 13 District 15 school board When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13 Where: Valley View Elementary School, 6515 W. Route 120, McHenry District 46 school board When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13 Where: Prairie Grove Junior High School library, 3225 Route 176, Crystal Lake Lakewood Village Board When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13 Where: Turnberry Country Club, 9600 Turnberry Trail, Lakewood

THURSDAY, JAN. 15 Ringwood Village Board When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 Where: Ringwood Village Hall, 6000 Barnard Mill Road

Familiarity with area cited as factor • IMBALANCE Continued from page A1 “I realized right away there’s a gaping gender imbalance going on,” Barreto said. “We haven’t even gotten it right there yet, and when you throw in people of color, it’s just abysmal.” While Meza acknowledged the importance that a city council be representative of the people it serves, he said his ethnicity hasn’t necessarily come into play when making decisions in Harvard. “I think it’s 50/50,” Meza said. “You still have to represent everyone. You still have to do your best. Any ordinance we may have, it’s not like it’s in favor of someone or someone’s ethnicity. It’s for everyone.” Newly elected McHenry County Board member Chuck Wheeler, R-McHenry, shared similar sentiments, but added he was proud to be the first black man to be elected to the board. Collectively, McHenry County has a black population of 1.1 percent and a Latino population of 11.4 percent. Serving as the only racial minority on the 24-person board, Wheeler said his race had nothing to do with why he ran. “What was I looking to do was to put a new face on the Republican Party; to bring it back closer to residents regardless of the color of their skin,” he said. “Lower taxes, less government, better services for their family

and friends. That’s why I was running.” The county’s Republican Party, for which Wheeler now serves as treasurer, is working on outreach to include a wider range of people, too, he said. “People from diverse backgrounds, diverse occupations, as well as diverse ethnicities,” Wheeler said. “But we’re not just focusing on [ethnicities]. More importantly, we’re focusing on diversity of economics, jobs.” Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager said he didn’t believe the Woodstock City Council has ever included a nonwhite minority member. However, he said there is minority representation on certain commissions that serve the city. With more diversity coming into Woodstock – Sager said Latino, black, Asian and Eastern European populations have been on the rise – the city’s cultural diversity and social awareness commission has been working toward more inclusivity in the city’s activities, in general. Lead commissioner Laurie Crain said primary efforts include a program to help people through the citizenship process, but building relationships and getting people involved in the community likely will be an extension of the commission’s work. “Trying to get people into citizenship allows them the ability to get more involved,” Crain said. “As we start working with families, hopefully offering ways to connect with

the government in positive ways will encourage them to get involved.” In regard to getting new faces on a given board or council, many elected officials said it’s an issue that goes beyond ethnicity and race. Meza said it’s not specifically minorities who aren’t involved in Harvard’s local government. “I think in general, new people don’t get involved with their town’s activities,” he said, pointing out that he was born and raised in Harvard. “That goes for everyone, not just minorities.” In Marengo, Mayor Donald Lockhart built off that, saying it’s not a lack of acceptance that keeps the voting bodies devoid of racial or ethnic diversity, but a lack of familiarity as newer populations are moving into the area. While some candidates have years’ worth of connections and support built up, minorities migrating to the area more recently may not. Chalen Daigle, executive director of the McHenry County Council of Governments, said she suspects as the demographics continue to change, and it appears they will, more diverse representation will come with time. “I think minorities need a strong voice and it matters if they feel they’re not represented the way they should be,” Daigle said. “But change is difficult sometimes. It takes time to change things that have been running a certain way for so long.”

O’Shea: ‘A little goes a long way here’ and I think that’s really what got me interested in helping,” Continued from page A3 O’Shea said. “Before I came to the Dominican, I volunThe 1994 McHenry High teered at homeless shelters School East graduate said and spent some time on mera trip home in November – cy ships, which is a hospital along with donations from boat that goes around Africa.” O’Shea, who was known as local Dominican families helped her raise enough mon- Robin Olszewski in McHenry ey to get 140 bags of rice be- before changing her name, has tried to help ever since fore the event even started. “We went to St. Patrick she graduated high school. [Catholic Church] when I was She spent time touring with a kid and my mom always vol- a theater group, lived in Switunteered at the soup kitchen, zerland and finally settled in

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the Dominican Republic to live by the water and raise her family. She said her two children attend a Montessori school where their Haitian and Dominican classmates are often less fortunate. “A little goes a long way here,” O’Shea said. “There are a lot of retired people down here and little by little we have more people coming forward and looking for ways to give back. It’s a cool community to be a part of.”

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Law expands school bullying authority Officials at Tuscola High School in central Illinois say the district is launching an online forum in January that students and parents may use to anonymously report cyberbullying. Tuscola’s school social worker, Katie Hatfield, said the district is starting the forum in part because of the new law, but also because “it’s the right thing to do.” “If we know about what is happening, we can more easily address it,” Hatfield said. But some district officials have concerns the law will put an added burden on schools. “It’s really a situation where you would hope schools would deal with bullying, no matter when the harm happens, but if it’s happening off school grounds and it’s not tied to the school, then there’s always the question: Should it be handled by someone else?” said Darren Loschen, principal of Armstrong Township High School.

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Jackie Robinson West baseball player Jaheim Benton, 13, and his mother, Devona Benton, pose for a photo Wednesday outside their new home in Dolton. Offers of help poured in after the Chicago Sun-Times revealed the teen and his family had been living at the homes of friends and relatives since July. Now they are living in the Dolton home with a year of free rent donated by a local funeral home, the newspaper reported.

Fortunes change for homeless teen Community helps family of player from championship Little League team The ASSOCIATED PRESS DOLTON – The last few months have brought a dramatic change in fortunes for one player on Chicago’s national champion Little League team. Thirteen-year-old Jaheim Benton of the Jackie Robinson West All Stars and his family were homeless, and his parents were living check-tocheck, when Benton scored five runs during the championships game in August in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Offers of help poured in after the Chicago Sun-Times revealed that he and his family had been living at the homes of friends and relatives since July, when his mother had her hours cut as a health care provider for older people. His father is a part-time radiator technician, and the family could no longer make their rent. Now, they are living in a five-bedroom home in Dolton with a year of free rent donated by Leak & Sons Funeral Homes, the newspaper report-

country have totaled $4,000, according to the Sun-Times. The help included everything from clothing and school supplies to job leads. On Wednesday, Jaheim rode out of a Target store on a new bicycle and with a laptop computer. “We want to keep his spirits going because so many of these kids they have their moment of glory and they’re forgotten about,” Spencer Leak Jr. said. “We don’t want that happening, and especially not with Jaheim.”

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ed. Another surprise came on Christmas Eve: The Leak family took Jaheim and his family on a holiday shopping trip, pulling up to his new home in a white limousine to pick him up. “I just couldn’t believe it,” Jaheim’s mother, Devona, said of the outpouring of support. “I appreciate every single person who helped. We wouldn’t be where we are now without them.” Over the past few months, donations from fellow Chicagoans and people across the

CHICAGO – A law that takes effect next week will allow Illinois school districts to punish students for cyberbullying, even if it occurs outside of school. Currently, districts may take action against students if online bullying – such as something posted on Twitter or Facebook – occurs during the school day or using district-owned technology. Starting Jan. 1, schools will be able to discipline students for any electronic bullying that disrupts the school day, The Champaign News-Gazette reports. Districts also will have to update their disciplinary policies to reflect the new law. The Illinois Legislature approved the measure earlier this year, and Gov. Pat Quinn signed it in August. Supporters say that wherever or whenever it happens, bullying can impact a student’s ability to learn at school.

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy flexed its old muscles in 2014. More than five years removed from the Great Recession, worries had taken hold at the start of the year that perhaps the world’s largest economy had slid into a semi-permanent funk. But consumers, businesses and investors, after enduring a brutal winter, showed renewed vigor as the year wore on and set the United States apart from much of the world. Stocks repeatedly set record highs – and did so again Friday, with the Dow Jones industrial average rising modestly to a new peak. Employers were on pace to add nearly 3 million jobs, the most in 15 years. Sinking oil prices cut gasoline costs to their lowest levels since May 2009. Auto sales accelerated. Inflation was a historically low sub-2 percent. The U.S. economy proved it could thrive even as the Federal Reserve ended its bond buying program, which had been intended to aid growth by holding down long-term loan rates. All told, the United States remained insulated from the financial struggles surfacing everywhere from Europe and Latin America to China, Japan and Russia. So what explained the U.S. economy’s resilience this year? Economists say it largely reflected the delayed benefits of finally mending the damage from the worst downturn in nearly 80 years. Unlike past recoveries that enjoyed comparatively swift rebounds, this one proved agonizingly slow. It took 6½ years to regain all the jobs lost to the recession – 8.7 million – far longer than during previous recoveries. “It was a healing process from a severe recession and the financial crisis,” said Rich-

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Construction workers build the roof at a commercial complex July 17 in Springfield. After enduring a brutal winter, American businesses, consumers and investors showed renewed vigor as 2014 wore on. ard Moody, chief economist at Regions Financial, a bank based in Alabama. The healing isn’t complete. Wage growth remains lackluster and has barely outpaced extremely low inflation. Home building has been tepid. But worries earlier this year that the economy might be trapped indefinitely by sluggish growth have largely faded. Here are some economic highlights of 2014: HIRING BOOM: Employers added 2.65 million jobs over the first 11 months of the year, and the unemployment rate sank to 5.8 percent from 6.7 percent. When the government announces the December job data next month, the 2014 job total is expected to be just shy of 3 million – the most since the dot-com era in 1999. Compared with recent years, those gains have been less concentrated in lower-paying industries such as retail, food service and temp agencies. “We’re finally entering that virtuous cycle phase of the expansion” when more jobs lead to higher incomes, which gen-

erates more consumer spending and growth, said Brett Ryan, an economist at Deutsche Bank. Though average wage growth has been modest, the number of people with paychecks – and the ability to spend – has soared. If you exclude the economy’s winter-induced 2.1 percent annual contraction in the first quarter of the year, annualized growth has averaged 4.4 percent in four of the past five quarters. That’s far above the historic average of roughly 3.2 percent in the decades after World War II. STOCKS SURGE: Stocks extended their bullish stampede of nearly six years. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index climbed about 13 percent this year, hitting record highs more than 50 times. If you bought the index at a market bottom in March 2009, you’ve basically tripled your money. Corporate mergers helped drive this year’s gains, along with major companies buying up $400 billion-plus of their own stock. OIL PRICES PLUNGE: In a gift

for U.S. consumers, energy got significantly cheaper. Crude oil prices were essentially cut in half from this year’s high. The slowing economies in Europe and Asia curbed demand, while production remained steady. The price decline trickled down to gasoline pumps. Average prices nationwide dropped to $2.32 a gallon, down about a dollar from a year ago, according to AAA. Some of that price slowdown has hurt U.S. oil producers, which must weigh layoffs. But overall, cheaper oil is a positive. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen noted that the falling prices resemble a tax cut, generating savings for consumers that can be spent elsewhere to drive economic growth. AUTOS SALES UP: Far more Americans splurged on a new car after having held onto aging vehicles during the recession and slow early stages of the recovery. Sales were on track to increase 6 percent this year, with 16.5 million new vehicles on the road, according to Cars. com. That would be the best sales pace since 2006.

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NATION BRIEF Thousands attend wake for slain NYC officer NEW YORK – Thousands of uniformed police officers from New York City and around the country gathered Friday at the solemn, eight-hour wake of a city policeman who was killed along with his partner in a brazen daytime shooting a week ago. Mayor Bill de Blasio, who had been criticized by the police union for his handling of protests critical of officers, briefly attended Officer Rafael Ramos’ viewing at the Christ Tabernacle Church in Queens, where Ramos was brought in a flag-draped casket and viewed in full dress uniform. “Dad, I’m forever grateful of the sacrifices you made to provide for me and Jaden,” Ramos’ son, Justin, said at the wake, referring to his younger brother. Ramos’ funeral is scheduled for Saturday. The funeral for Officer Wenjian Liu hasn’t yet been announced.

Woman, 3 grandsons killed in house fire CINCINNATI – Three brothers who spent the night with their grandmother so she wouldn’t be alone on Christmas died with her Friday morning as a fire engulfed her home, authorities said. Fayette County coroner Dr. Dennis Mesker said the badly burned bodies were turned over to the Montgomery County coroner’s office for autopsies and confirmation. They were tentatively identified as 60-year-old Terry Harris and Kenyon, 14; Broderick, 11; and Braylon Harris, 9. Terry Harris lived alone in the ranch-style house that was destroyed by the fire reported shortly after 4 a.m. The boys lived two houses down with their parents.

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Midwestern govs building credentials By THOMAS BEAUMONT The Associated Press MADISON, Wis. – One group of potential candidates for president probably won’t be shuffling off to Iowa, New Hampshire or other early campaign spots in the new year. They’ll be hunkered down in statehouses across the Midwest, pushing bills through their legislatures. Few outside their home states will notice, but these governors and their policies could wind up in the national campaign picture. Scott Walker of Wisconsin, Mike Pence of Indiana, Rick Snyder of Michigan and John Kasich of Ohio were all elected after Republicans began taking political control of the middle of the country back in 2010. Should any of these governors join the race for the White House, their state records would become their chief qualification for higher office and might provide some distance from partisan battles in Washington. They could also benefit from being in a region rich with swing states.

the flashiest record of any Midwestern governor, but his achievements also are the trickiest to tout in a Republican presidential primary. Snyder pushed his state’s financially wrecked metropolis, Detroit, into federal bankruptcy court, a task that some people thought would take years, if it could be done at all. A year and a half later, the city emerged with a lighter debt burden, though still facing many difficulties. He’s also been shaking up taxes, eliminating the state’s corporate tax and proposing to raise others, like the fuel tax, to fix the state’s crumbling roads.

SCOTT WALKER, WISCONSIN

Already renowned by conservatives for his willingness to challenge organized labor, Walker is setting out to beef up his conservative record on both fiscal and social policy. Walker is calling on his GOP-controlled Legislature to reduce income and property taxes. He’s also condemned Wisconsin’s adoption of Common Core school standards. Walker’s legislative agenda MIKE PENCE, INDIANA for 2015 includes another conPence, a former congress- servative favorite: requiring man and a popular figure recipients of food stamps and among social conservatives, is unemployment benefits to working to reshape the state’s pass a drug test. education system. The goal is to allow virtually any child to JOHN KASICH, OHIO attend any school, public or Kasich made his mark in private, with public money. the U.S. House as a fiscal hawk Indiana’s school-choice ini- while serving as chairman of tiative – the nation’s most ex- the House Budget Committee. tensive – was begun by Pence’s And while he has also conpredecessor, Mitch Daniels. fronted organized labor, he is Pence is pushing to expand known more as a social modit by lifting income caps for erate and a spending-control families seeking state money crusader. to send their children to a priThe former Ohio congressvate school. If he runs, Pence’s man has said he will keep education record would be a trying to reduce the state’s popular talking point, espe- income tax toward its elimicially in Iowa, site of the first nation and enact job training. presidential caucuses, which He plans to test a national is a hotbed of home schooling. message advocating a federal balanced budget amendment RICK SNYDER, MICHIGAN before making a decision on Snyder may already have whether to run in 2016.

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New Russian military doctrine says NATO top threat By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV The Associated Press MOSCOW – Russia identified NATO as the nation’s No. 1 military threat and raised the possibility of a broader use of precision conventional weapons to deter foreign aggression under a new military doctrine signed by President Vladimir Putin on Friday. NATO flatly denied it is a threat to Russia, and accused Moscow of undermining European security. The new doctrine, which comes amid tensions over Ukraine, reflected the Kremlin’s readiness to take a stronger posture in response to what it sees as U.S.-led efforts to isolate and weaken Russia. The paper maintains the provisions of the previous, 2010 edition of the military doctrine regarding the use of nuclear weapons. It says Russia could employ nuclear weapons in retaliation for the use

of nuclear or other weapons of mass destruction against the country or its allies, and also in the case of aggression involving conventional weapons that “threatens the very existence” of the Russian state. But for the first time, the new doctrine says Russia could use precision weapons “as part of strategic deterrent measures.” The document does not spell out when and how Moscow could resort to such weapons. Examples of precision conventional weapons include ground-toground missiles, air- and submarine-launched cruise missiles, guided bombs and artillery shells. Among other things, the paper mentions the need to protect Russia’s interests in the Arctic, where the global competition for its vast oil and other resources has been heating up as the Arctic ice melts. Russia has relied heavily on its nuclear deterrent and lagged far behind the U.S. and its NATO allies in

the development of precision conventional weapons. However, it recently sped up its military modernization, buying large numbers of new weapons and boosting military drills. It also has sharply increased air patrols over the Baltics. Earlier this month, Russia flexed its muscle by airlifting state-of-the art Iskander missiles to its westernmost Kaliningrad exclave bordering NATO members Poland and Lithuania. The missiles were pulled back to their home base after the drills, but the deployment clearly served as a demonstration of the military’s readiness to quickly raise the ante in a crisis. Russia has threatened to permanently station the Iskander missiles, which can hit targets up to about 300 miles away with high precision, in retaliation for U.S.-led NATO’s missile defense plans. The Iskander can be fitted with a nuclear or conventional warhead.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin (center) heads the Security Council on Friday in Moscow’s Kremlin. A new Russian military doctrine says Russia could employ nuclear weapons in retaliation for the use of nuclear or other weapons of mass destruction against the country or its allies, and also in the case of aggression involving conventional weapons that “threatens the very existence” of the Russian state.

Pregnant woman taken off life support in Ireland

INDIAN OCEAN TSUNAMI 10 YEARS LATER

By SHAWN POGATCHNIK The Associated Press

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Jenny Brand (center) of Sweden, who had friends who were victims of the Asian tsunami, releases a lantern that symbolizes the releasing of spirits, amid hundreds of others, during a commemoration service Friday to mark the 10th anniversary of the day the natural disaster happened in Ban Nam Khem, Thailand. Friday marked the 10th anniversary of one of the deadliest natural disasters in world history: a tsunami triggered by a massive earthquake off the Indonesian coast that left more than 230,000 people dead in 14 countries and caused about $10 billion in damage.

Anniversary marked with tears Ceremonies commemorate one of the world’s most deadly natural disasters By KRISHAN FRANCIS The Associated Press PERELIYA, Sri Lanka – A packed train in Sri Lanka that was swept off the tracks by waves as big as elephants. A boat patrolling off Thailand’s shore hurled more than a mile inland. Streets in Indonesia turned into roaring rivers that carried people to their deaths. Vivid and terrifying memories such as these were recalled Friday at ceremonies marking the 10th anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami that left nearly a quarter-million people dead in one of modern history’s worst natural disasters. The Dec. 26, 2004, tsunami was triggered by a magnitude-9.1

earthquake – the region’s most powerful in 40 years – that tore open the seabed off Indonesia’s Sumatran coast, displacing billions of tons of water and sending waves roaring across the Indian Ocean at jetliner speeds as far away as East Africa. Weeping survivors and others took part in beachside memorials and religious services across Asia, while some European countries also marked the anniversary, remembering the thousands of Christmastime tourists who died in the disaster. Pain and hope alike were harvested from the tragedy. “There is no need for anyone to remind us – the sorrow will be there until I stop breathing,” said Kapila Migel-

ratne, a 50-year-old businessman who lost his 14-year-old son and his brother when the train they were riding was derailed along Sri Lanka’s shoreline. More than 35,000 people in Sri Lanka died in the tsunami, including as many as 2,000 in what is regarded as the world’s worst train accident. In the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, where more than 6,000 people died, Liguvariyal Daveed – a tsunami survivor who lost her son, mother and two grandchildren in the disaster – said the fear from that day remains with her. “Whenever we see the ocean, we get reminded of how this same ocean took away all these people,” she said at a memorial ceremony in the town of Kanyakumari. “You can’t even imagine how much we fear the sea now. We didn’t even want to stay

close to it, so we moved ... away from the sea, in a small house allotted to me by the government.” In Europe, Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven delivered a speech at a ceremony at Uppsala Cathedral, just north of Stockholm, to remember the 543 Swedes who died. President Joachim Gauck of Germany, which lost more than 500 people, said: “Locals and tourists found themselves in a situation in which they had a shared destiny, a bond which can still be felt today.” Those at a memorial service in southern Thailand included European tsunami survivors, who were serenaded by a small orchestra and took part in a minute of silence and a candlelight ceremony. About half of Thailand’s 8,212 dead were foreign tourists, mostly Europeans escaping the winter cold.

India’s brass bands struggle amid changing tastes By NIRMALA GEORGE The Associated Press NEW DELHI – The wedding season is in full swing in India, marking what should be the busiest time of year for the traditional brass bands that lead raucous processions announcing the arrival of the bridegroom to the neighborhood. Dressed in faded military-style uniforms or long silken tunics and turbans, brass bands playing the latest Bollywood tunes have long been a must-have at any Indian wedding. But as the tastes of young, wealthier Indians shift to more modern music, young couples increasingly choose DJs playing electronic music instead of live bands. The shift is leaving band owners and musicians struggling to find gigs, exacerbating an already difficult existence.

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Members of Master Band travel in a bus for work Sept. 24 in New Delhi, India. The wedding season is in full swing in India, marking what should be the busiest time of year for the traditional brass bands that lead raucous processions announcing the arrival of the bridegroom to the neighborhood. Poor wages, irregular work who plays several instruhours and endless travel even- ments. “At the end of more than tually take their toll, said Shanawaz Ali, a bandmaster 35 years of playing in differ-

ent bands, I have no savings. Nothing,” said Ali, who has urged his children to take up other trades. “There is no future in the band musician’s profession.” Away from the bright lights of the wedding procession, it’s a tough life for the musicians, with lots of travel, long hours and inconsistent pay. Most members of the nearly 100 wedding bands that operate in and around Delhi come from villages in neighboring Uttar Pradesh state, and many are related by blood or marriage. Hindu weddings in India generally take place during the winter months that are deemed auspicious by astrologers. Musicians typically sign contracts with band owners for about $1,000 a year. The rest of the time they return to their villages where they eke out a living as construction workers, painters or farm laborers.

DUBLIN – A brain-dead pregnant woman was taken off life support Friday after a court ruled that her 18-weekold fetus was doomed to die – a case that exposed fear and confusion among doctors over how to apply Ireland’s strict ban on abortion in an age of medical innovation. The three-judge Dublin High Court said that all artificial support for the woman should end more than three weeks after she was declared clinically dead. Her relatives gathered at a hospital in the Irish Midlands to bid farewell to the unidentified woman, who was in her late 20s and had two young children. In their 29-page ruling, the judges accepted testimony from seven doctors who said the fetus couldn’t survive for the extra two months of development needed to be delivered safely. The doctors detailed how the woman’s body was becoming a lethal environment rife with infections, fungal growths, fever and high blood pressure. The nation’s Supreme Court was put on standby for an appeal, given the constitutional questions at stake. But lawyers representing the rights of the woman and of the fetus said they accepted the ruling from the country’s second-highest court. Ireland has the strictest abortion ban in Europe, a reflection of the country’s heavily Roman Catholic population. But Dublin’s arch-

bishop had suggested before the decision came down that he would have no objection to removing life support. The woman suffered irreversible brain death Dec. 3, four days after suffering a severe head injury in a fall. She already had been hospitalized after doctors found a cyst in her brain. Doctors refused family pleas to turn off a half-dozen machines that regulated oxygen, blood flow, nutrition and waste collection, citing fears they could be sued for negligence or even face murder charges if they cut life-sustaining support for the fetus. One doctor testified he and two colleagues couldn’t agree on how Ireland’s constitutional ban on abortion should be applied, given the lack of explicit laws or guidelines for such cases. Other doctors described the woman as a corpse unrecognizable from the photo by her bedside. Another noted the body was being pumped with drugs never authorized for use on a pregnant woman and described what they were doing as experimental and, if it persisted, grotesque. The judges said the fetus faced “a ‘perfect storm’ from which it has no realistic prospect of emerging alive. It has nothing but distress and death in prospect.” The woman’s life support, they said, was “being maintained at hugely destructive cost to both her remains and to the feelings and sensitivities of her family and loved ones.”

Turkish teen accused of insulting Erdogan freed from custody By SUZAN FRASER The Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey – A high school student who was jailed for allegedly insulting Turkey’s leader was released from custody Friday after his arrest caused uproar and intensified fears Turkey under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is lurching toward more authoritarian rule. Recep Tayyip T h e 1 6 - Erdogan year-old boy was arrested Wednesday for allegedly calling Erdogan a thief, a day after he took part in a small left-wing student rally commemorating the death of a pro-secular army officer slain by Islamists 84 years ago. His arrest at his Meram Technical and Vocational high school in Konya, central Turkey, sparked an outcry, with opposition parties denouncing it as the latest example of the government’s descent toward authoritarianism and its crackdown on

free speech and dissent. It is a crime in Turkey to insult the president, and others have been arrested on such charges before, but it was the first time a minor has been detained. Dozens of lawyers volunteered to defend the teen and petitioned for his release. At least three students briefly were detained during a protest Wednesday to denounce his detention, Cumhuriyet newspaper reported. It wasn’t clear if the boy’s early release was connected to the huge publicity of the case. Officials insist Turkey’s judiciary is independent of the state and it is not uncommon for Turkish detainees to be released from custody quickly. Erdogan, who has dominated Turkish politics for the past decade as prime minister and as president since his election in August, was long regarded as a champion of democratic reforms. More recently, the Turkish leader has been accused of steering Turkey away from democracy by cracking down on protests, suppressing media freedoms and increasing police powers.

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Ronald L. Blaul: The memorial visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the 10:30 a.m. service Saturday, Dec. 27, at Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 W. Bull Valley Road, McHenry. Irene Brackmann: The visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, at Elm Lawn Memorial Park, 401 E. Lake St., Elmhurst. For information, call the funeral home at 815-3850063. Alan W. Buchholz: The visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the 5 p.m. funeral service Saturday, Dec. 27, at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry. For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-2400. Anthony “Tony” R. Fabrizio: The visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. funeral Mass celebration Saturday, Dec. 27, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Elgin. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. For information, call Laird Funeral Home at 847-7418800. Frank H. Fruhauff Jr.: The visitation will continue from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. service Saturday, Dec. 27, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Interment with full military honors will immediately follow in Windridge Cemetery, Cary. Mary K. Haller: The visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Saturday, Dec. 27, at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Alice Rose Horgan: The visitation will continue from 9 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, 17W201 Roosevelt Road, Oakbrook Terrace. Norma Lee Lindsey: A celebration of Norma’s life will be Saturday, Dec. 27, in Huntley. In accordance with Norma’s wishes, no funeral services will be held. For information, call 217-525-1500. Josephine Lucas: The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at Marengo-Union Funeral Home, 505 E. Grant Highway, Marengo. Interment will be in Marengo City Cemetery. Ronald J. Okrie: The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the 1 p.m. funeral service Saturday, Dec. 27, at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. For information, call the funeral home at 815-338-1710. Cornelia J. Skoulund: The visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 337 Ridge Road, Barrington Hills. For information, call Kahle-Moore Funeral Home at 847-639-3817. Rita Specht-Hartwig: The visitation will continue from 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. funeral service Saturday, Dec. 27, at Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church, 404 N. Green St., McHenry. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Woodstock. For information, call Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory at 815-385-0063. Barbara Vallee: The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the 4 p.m. funeral service Saturday, Dec. 27, at Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Lake Road, Cary. Edward O. White: The visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at DeFiore-Jorgenson Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. For information, call the funeral home at 847-515-8772. Joan K. Wirtz: The visitation will continue from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral Mass celebration Saturday, Dec. 27, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 3500 W. Washington St., McHenry. Interment will be in St. Patrick Countryside Cemetery. For information, call Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory at 815-385-0063.

OLLIE BLANK Born: Aug. 1, 1930; in Kalamazoo, MI Died: Dec. 23, 2014; in Harvard, IL Ollie Blank, 84, of Harvard passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born August 1, 1930, in Kalamazoo, MI to Louis W. and Ruby V. (Tyler) Blank. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On October 28, 1950, he married Evelyn L. Whitacre in Harvard, IL. Ollie worked as a maintenance supervisor at Chrysler until retirement. He enjoyed fishing, nature, and most of all being with his family and friends. He was the most kind, caring and giving man towards people and nature. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion and the Harvard Moose Lodge. Ollie was a charter member of the Harvard Rescue Squad and was patriotic and proud to serve his country and his community. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; children, Debra Stevenson of Beloit, WI, Doug (Jeanne) Blank of Orlando, FL and Tammy (Jeff) Pankonin of Carpentersville, IL; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial gathering of friends and family will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 27, 2014, at Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home, 107 W. Sumner Street, Harvard, IL 60033. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the family to be determined at a later date. Friends and family may sign the online guest book at saundersmcfarlin.net. For more information call the funeral home at 815-943-5400.

DARWIN E. BONOGOFSKY Darwin E. Bonogofsky, 62, of South Beloit, IL died at 4:50 a.m. Wednesday, December 24, 2014, in Beloit Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. Son of the late Antone and Lorraine Bonogofsky. Beloved husband and best friend of Peggi; loving father of Sarah (Jake), Teresa; step daughters, Laurie and Bobbie; step sons, Steve and Andy. Loving grandfather to 8 grandchildren. Darwin was employed as the purchasing manager for Follett School Solution for 18 years. Darwin will be forever loved and missed. A memorial visitation will be held at McCorkle Funeral Home, Rockton Chapel 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd. Rockton, IL from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be given to St. Jude’s Children Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. Visit www.mccorklefuneralhome. com to send online condolences.

PATRICIA ANN HUGHES Born: Jan. 25, 1933; in Chicago, IL Died: Dec. 22, 2014; in Belvidere, IL Patricia Ann Hughes, age 81, of Belvidere and formerly of McHenry, died Monday, December 22, 2014, at Northwoods Care Centre in Belvidere. She was born January 25, 1933, in Chicago to Walter and Frances (Gruszczynski) Swan. Formerly of Chicago, Patricia became a resident of McHenry in 1962. She was employed by Kemper Insurance as a programmer for seven years, and later as a customer service representative at Brake Parts for 12 years. Since 1995, Patricia resided in Belvidere. She was the past-president of the Village of Holiday Hills in the 1980’s. Enjoyments included pottery, reading, and traveling. Survivors include five children, Denise M. Hughes of Page, Arizona, Timothy P. (Ann) Hughes of Kingston, Thomas M. (Julie) Hughes of McHenry, Edward J. Hughes II of Genoa City, Wisconsin, and Kimberly F. (Bob) Goetz of Belvidere; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Walter B. Swan. A visitation was held for immediate family, followed by the private cremation rite. For those wishing to send an expression of condolence, her family suggests memorials to the Marine Corps-Toys for Tots program. Arrangements were entrusted

How to submit Send obituary information to obits@nwherald.com or call 815-526-4438. Notices are accepted until 3 p.m. for the next day’s edition. Obituaries also appear online at NWHerald.com/obits, where you may sign the guest book, send flowers or make a memorial donation. to Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry. For information, please call the funeral home at 815-385-2400, or visit www.justenfh.com, where friends may leave an on-line condolence message for her family. “Proverbs: 31:10 - A capable, intelligent, and virtuous woman.... She is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls.”

HENRIETTA M. JARMOLUK Born: July 12, 1925 Died: Dec. 25, 2014 Henrietta M. Jarmoluk, age 89, of Cary, born into eternal life Thursday, December 25, 2014. Henrietta was born July 12, 1925, in Gilman, Wisconsin to George and Anna Chaplinski. On August 28, 1948, she joyfully married Frank Jarmoluk. Together they shared almost 60 years of marriage and raised three daughters and one son. Henrietta was a faithful and active Catholic throughout her life; she loved her family only a little less than she loved God. She was quick to forgive and she firmly... believed that every breath is made better by faith. This Christmas day was the best gift she ever received. Over the last several years, Alzheimer’s slowly erased Henrietta’s memory. At times she had difficulty remembering her day to day structure but she never lost memory in the beauty of people and the importance of letting those around you know that they are loved. Henrietta is survived by her daughters, Beverly (Thomas) Puralewski, Janet Pappa, Paula (Scott) Keller; son, Msgr. Joseph Jarmoluk; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be on Monday, December 29, 2014, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 2118 Main Street, Spring Grove, IL. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Journey Care Hospice, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010 would be greatly appreciated. For additional information, please contact the funeral home at 815675-0550. To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Henrietta Jarmoluk please visit our Tribute Store.

MATTHEW D. LAFON Born: June 16, 1987 Died: Dec. 23, 2014 Matthew David LaFon, age 27, of Spring Grove, died suddenly December 23, 2014, in New Jersey. He was born June 16, 1987, in Arlington Heights to Billy and Mary (Freeman) LaFon. Matthew graduated from Richmond Burton High School in 2005. After graduation, Matt began working with his father where he traveled the United States. He recently joined the Operating Engineers Union Local #150. Matt was a thrill seeker who loved his motorcycles and racing his dirt bikes. He enjoyed the simple things in life. Hanging out with his buddies, tinkering with his toys, playing with his pups and hanging out in his barn. Most of all, Matthew found great pleasure in spending time with his friends, family and the love of his life, Taylor. Matt was drawn towards the meaningful parts of life and didn’t have time for nonsense. He held a special love for

nature and the ocean. Matthews warm spirit made everyone around him feel loved. His laugh was the greatest around and could be heard often. In his short time, he touched the hearts of many friends. His memory will live on forever and he will be greatly missed by all. Survivors include his parents, Billy and Mary LaFon; brother, Erik LaFon; special friend, Taylor Rogers. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2014, at Thompson Spring Grove Funeral Home, 8103 Wilmot Road, Spring Grove, IL 60081. The funeral service will be at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 28th at the funeral home. For those wishing to send an expression of condolence, memorials to the family would be appreciated. For information, please call the funeral home 815-675-0550.

Barbara also had the gift of being a very organized person. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Robert; a daughter, Beth Ratkowski; and a grand-daughter, Analyse Ratkowski. Suzanne K. She was preceded in death by her Musgrave, 55, of parents; and a sister, Mary Alice Huntley, passed (the late Ronald) Ratkowski. away Wednesday, Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. December 24, 2014, until 8:00 p.m. Monday, December at Centegra Hospital 29, 2014, at Justen Funeral Home in Woodstock. She was born Dec. 5, 1959, in Elgin & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. the daughter of Herbert and Patricia Miller Road, McHenry, IL 60050. Visitation will resume from 9:00 (Levin) Olson. Suzanne married a.m. until the time of Mass Tuesday Kenneth D. Musgrave on Oct. 24, at The Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 1981, in Glenview. They farmed in the Huntley area for nearly 15 years W. Bull Valley Road, McHenry, IL 60050. The funeral Mass will be at and she operated In House Apparel 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, at the church. and Promotions in Crystal Lake. The cremation rite will be accorded Suzanne was a member of the privately. Zion Lutheran Church in Marengo. For those wishing to send an She loved music and was a member expression of condolence, her family of the Bell Choir and a former memsuggests memorials to either the ber of the Church Choir. American Cancer Society or to the She will be deeply missed by her Wounded Warrior Project. children who loved her. For information, please call the fuSurviving are her children, neral home at 815-385-2400, or visit Stephanie (Jeff Schnur) Musgrave www.justenfh.com, where friends of Schaumburg, Andrew Musgrave may leave an on-line condolence and Samantha Musgrave both of Huntley; Loving “Morstina” to Khloe message for her family. Grace, Haley, Jessica, Caitlyn and SHIRLEY I. LEANNA Madison; brothers, Eric Olson of DiShirley Ilene Lean- amond and Peter (Deonna) Olson of GEORGE J. RODENKIRCH Hampshire; sister in law, Beth Olson Born: July 5, 1928; in Chicago, IL na, 71, of Palmyra, of Lockport; and several nieces and Died: Dec. 26, 2014; in Woodstock IL WI, passed away on Wednesday, De- nephews. She was preceded in death by her cember 24, 2014, in George J. Rodenher home surround- parents; her beloved husband, Ken kirch, age 86, of on July 29, 2004; and brothers, Mark ed by loved ones, McHenry, died Friand David Olson. ending her fight against cancer. day, December 26, Funeral Service will be held on She was born Shirley Ilene Casey 2014, at JourneyTuesday, Dec. 30 at 11:00 a.m., at in Woodstock, IL, the daughter of Care in Woodstock Dorothy and Kenneth Casey. Shirley Zion Lutheran Church, 412 Jackson surrounded by his St. in Marengo. Burial will be in graduated from Woodstock Comloving family. munity High School in 1961 and has the Hampshire Center Cemetery. He was born July 5, 1928, in ChiVisitation will be on Monday, Dec. continued to have yearly reunions cago to Hilary M. and Anna (Steilen) 29, 2014, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with her classmates where she Rodenkirch. at the James A. O’Connor Funeral found friendship and support. On Formerly of Chicago, George was December 15, 1962, she married the Home, 11603 E. Main St, Huntley and a 1946 graduate of St. Rita High love of her life, Raymond Leanna Jr. continue on Tuesday at the church School. He summered in the McHenin Marengo, IL. They moved to Pal- prior to Services from 10:00 to 11:00 ry area until moving with his family a.m. myra, WI in the Fall of 1965 where to McHenry as a year-round resident In Lieu of flowers, memorial conthey have resided ever since. in 1946. He built his house on Green tributions in her name may be made Street in 1954, when Green Street Her mother and father precede to the Suzanne Musgrave Memoher in death. was still a gravel road. rial Fund to help with Samantha’s She is survived by her husband, Prior to retirement, George was education, c/o James A. O’Connor Ray; her children, Randy (Anne) employed in auto sales by Al Blake Funeral Home, PO Box 74, Huntley, Leanna of Eagle, WI, Sheri (Mike) Motors, Fury Motors, Buss Ford, IL 60142. Peardon of Palmyra, WI, and Mary Overton Cadillac, and finished his The James A. O’Connor Funeral (Rob) Hollenberger of Palmyra, career at the age of 84 with Reichert Home in Huntley is assisting the WI; her grandchildren, Benjamin, Chevrolet and Pontiac. family. For info call (847) 669-5111 Jessica, Gabrielle, Mikayla, Ella, George’s hobbies were golfing, or visit www.jamesaoconnorfunerAlena of Palmyra, WI, and Megan bowling, and fishing. Throughout the of Eagle, WI; by her sisters, Sandra alhome.com years, his many friends and neigh(Steve) Pierce of Huntley, IL, and bors knew him as “Whitey”. For Deborah (Gary) Noonan of Sharon, 38 years, George enjoyed being a WI; sister-in-law, Karen Magnuson volunteer fireman with the McHenry of Chetek, WI; as well as two nieces Township Fire Protection District. and six nephews. He also was a member of St. Mary’s Shirley ran the office for Ray Church in McHenry, the Catholic Leanna Construction for 40 years. Order of Foresters #594, and Moose Anyone who knew Shirley, knew Lodge #691. she was an impeccable bookkeepSurvivors include his wife, Helen; BARBARA A. NELSON er. Her checkbook was balanced three children, Robert J. Rodenkirch Born: June 9, 1946; in Chicago, IL to the penny, and if it wasn’t, she Died: Dec. 25, 2014; in Park Ridge, IL of Elkhart, WI, Mary (George) Haines was going to find out why. Shirley of McHenry, and Jean (Matt) Rogers also enjoyed scrapbooking, sewing of McHenry; four grandchildren, Eric Barbara A. Nelson, age 68, of and quilting and passed her love of McHenry, died Thursday, December (Kaye Garrison) Haines, Rebecca these hobbies onto her grandkids. (Lee Sikorski) Haines, Judy (Cody 25, 2014, at Advocate Lutheran She treasured her monthly Janome General Hospital in Park Ridge. Bruecker) Rogers, Johnathon Sewing Club with the ladies at She was born June 9, 1946, in Chi- (Ciara Harris) Rogers; and four Kari’s Sew Unique. She was also a great-grandchildren, Regan, David, cago to Stanley and Lillian (Gierat) proud Red Hat Lady for many years. Golik. On Sept. 12, 1970, she married Revis, and Lacey. He is also survived Shirley loved spending time at by a sister-in-law, Ann RodenkirchRobert W. Nelson at St. Hyacinth their cabin on Lake Puckaway Grabski. Church in Chicago. After their watching the water while Ray He was preceded in death by his marriage, they resided in Chicago fished. She loved crocheting, and parents; a brother, Hilary Rodenfor seven years before moving to would sit on their deck by the water Sheffield, Illinois. They lived in Shef- kirch; a sister, Adelaide Fitzgerald; and crochet for hours. For the past field for three years before moving and an uncle, George “Dots” Steilen. three years since receiving her Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to McHenry. diagnosis she has crocheted over until 8:00 p.m. Monday, December Barbara was employed as an 35 prayer shawls for her fellow 29, 2014, at Justen Funeral Home administrative assistant in stocks cancer patients. She had a passion and bonds for Numora Securities. & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. for genealogy and has traced her Later, she worked at Sunset Cartage Miller Road, McHenry, IL 60050. “Casey” family roots back to the The funeral Mass will be Tuesday at in Crystal Lake and for Pioneer Revolutionary War. St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1401 N. Center managing Johnsburg group Shirley loved her Grandkids, and Richmond Road, McHenry, IL 60050. homes. Currently, Barbara was everyone around her knew it. She Interment will be in St. Mary’s the Deputy Clerk for the Village of was always very proud of them and McCullom Lake. Early in her career, Cemetery, McHenry. their accomplishments. She led by For those wishing to send an Barbara also trained as a beautiexample and taught them all how expression of condolence, his family cian, and kept her license current to be hard working, loving, giving suggests memorials to Mooseheart despite not working actively in the people. She encouraged them to field. Barbara was a member of The Charities. learn Golf and came to all of their For information, please call the fuChurch of Holy Apostles in McHenry, school and sporting events. Ray neral home at 815-385-2400, or visit and was a member of American and Shirley were married for 52 www.justenfh.com, where friends Legion Unit #491 in McHenry. She years and 9 days. During that time, was a creative person and enjoyed may leave an on-line condolence Ray gave her everything her heart message for his family. doing ceramics and decorative art. desired, from a house in the woods where they could watch the deer, Anthony (Tony) turkeys, squirrels and birds, to a Kloeckner cabin on the lake where they could 2/10/92-12/28/11 watch the water. Visitation will be on December 27, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Haase-Lockwood funeral home, 320 W. Main St, Palmyra, WI with a memorial service at 4:00 p.m.

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No time off during the busy holidays The Northwest Herald Editorial Board offers this week’s thumbs up and thumbs down: Thumbs up: To police and firefighters, medical personnel, military members and many others who work through the holidays and provide essential services so everyone else can spend this important time with their families. Those sacrifices are appreciated. We hope they get to have some quiet family time soon. Thumbs up: To the veteran organizations of McHenry for providing some holiday cheer to 40 new Great Lakes Naval Base recruits on Christmas. It must have been difficult for the young recruits to be away from family for the holidays, some of them for the first time, and the day of fun, songs, calls home to family and Santa was a wonderful way to show them they are appreciated. Thumbs down: To outgoing Gov. Pat Quinn for signing Senate Bill 3075, which significantly raises juror pay to $25 on the first day and $50 for each additional day. This will cause McHenry County to have an estimated 425 percent increase in juror costs. Jury duty is a civic duty, not a way to make an honest day’s pay. Thumbs up: To renewed efforts to merge the state’s treasurer and comptroller offices in the wake of Judy Baar Topinka’s death. Democratic state Sen. Kwame Raoul and Republican state Sen. Matt Murphy plan to reintroduce the proposal in the General Assembly during next year’s session. As we have in the past, we support this effort. So did Topinka.

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Ebola’s lessons The outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa this year came as a surprise. Perhaps no one could have predicted that such a terrible scenario would unfold. But over the past decade, there have been four major outbreaks of infectious disease caused by a virus: severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS; swine flu; Middle East respiratory syndrome; and now Ebola. Each has taken populations by surprise. Next time, the world should not be gobsmacked. It is possible to be better prepared, be more aware of the potential threats and not start from zero every time the alarm goes off. Speed is of the essence. The global response to Ebola was tardy, in part because 24 previous outbreaks of the virus since 1976, mostly in remote locations, were contained, so it was assumed that this one would also be extinguished quickly. But when Doctors Without Borders began to warn in April that something different was unfolding – that Ebola was getting out of control in West Africa, where it had not previously struck – the call was not heeded. The World Health Organization response lagged. The U.N. agency has suffered budget cuts and is poorly structured, with regional offices not easily accountable to its headquarters in Geneva. In this case, the Africa office of the WHO was slow to react, and that put the whole organization behind the curve. It would be smart to begin thinking of a more agile and effective organization or system for responding to such dire threats, one that could bring together a capability for surveillance, early warning and rapid response; and that would be wired into the pharmaceutical industry. Another important lesson is that fighting a disease outbreak is not only a medical challenge but also must take into account economics, politics, culture and traditions. The Ebola response was hampered by deep suspicion among those affected, a failure of responders to build confidence in communities and methods that backfired, such as the containment of a whole section of Monrovia, Liberia, which led to panic and frequent violations of the cordon. The traditional burial methods of touching the deceased and washing the body also spread the disease. Many of these errors were later rectified in an admirable way – special burial teams have been notably effective – but these are lessons that should not have to be learned on the fly. The knock-on effects of the epidemic are still being felt. Half a million people have been classified as “severely food insecure” in the three countries, because of border closures, quarantines, and disruption in food markets and processing chains, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization. Another lesson is the importance of getting the low-tech, simple things right, such as adequate personal protective equipment for first responders, who have suffered a terrible toll. Ebola has demonstrated that disease threats do not stop at passport control and that health security is national security. Stopping the virus in West Africa is an investment in keeping it from U.S. soil. The Obama administration has championed a global health security agenda with this in mind, but it was initially slow in rallying to the challenge of Ebola. The president’s decision to deploy the military in September put the U.S. in position to lead, but that should have happened sooner. The Washington Post

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Why Obama was smiling before break The headline out of Dec. 19’s news conference was that the president was happy. Barack Obama’s post-midterm-election scowl was gone, replaced by the wide smile that once charmed the country. Emerging from his bunker, he blithely engaged reporters (all of them women), calling out a “bless you,” when he heard a sneeze. The news conference took place after some real and surprising post-election gains: a climate deal with China, an executive order protecting 5 million undocumented immigrants, a ruling on ozone emissions from the Environmental Protection Agency, a budget deal that kept the government open and the historic restoration of diplomatic relations with Cuba. He sent Sony Pictures a stern message that it was wrong to pull “The Interview” because a North Korean dictator, who dresses like Johnny Cash and wears a porcupine on his head, had made some empty threats. Maybe Obama was just in a holiday mood knowing he’d soon be winging it home to Hawaii for a Christmas vacation with the family whose company he prefers to all others’. Each year, we swear Scrooge’s oath to keep the holiday in our

VIEWS Margaret Carlson hearts year-round. That’s hard enough for anyone, let alone a guy with Obama’s headaches, but perhaps Dec. 19 was a dress rehearsal for the months ahead. In the midst of responding to the reporters’ questions there was a quiet moment when he stopped to acknowledge to reporters in the room that neither he nor they spend enough time with loved ones. That’s an Obama you wouldn’t mind seeing more of. There’s no guide to presidential happiness, although bookshelves groan with advice for the rest of us. Stay close to siblings; have a best friend; spend money on activities not things; get a dog. Americans don’t much care if their presidents are happy except when they’re running for office, when surveys show we prefer the candidate we’d like to have a beer with. We might even be suspicious of a cheerful chief executive. What’s so funny? We sleep better at night knowing your hair is turning gray with worry. On the other hand, we know that happy’s close cousins, optimism and resilience, are

essential to getting things done. Obama allowed there had been problems such as Ebola and children crossing the border that “may not get fixed in the time frame of the news cycle,” but that eventually do get fixed. “When we work together, we can’t be stopped.” That’s a better approach than pounding your fist on a table or your head against a wall. It’s painful to picture Richard Nixon roaming the White House, talking to portraits and asking Henry Kissinger to kneel and pray. Presidents always are having to put on a happy face and bounce back. During the impeachment process, pundits thought Bill Clinton was the Titanic until the iceberg went down. Night was day on the White House lawn; his daughter knew the most intimate and needy details of his sex life, as did her classmates. Clinton was such a stock joke for the late-night comedians that Hillary Clinton would mute the TV in the solarium when David Letterman came on. Neither cracked, and if they had, as bad as it was, it would have been worse, like parents who overslept and stopped getting the kids off to school. On Bill’s 52nd birthday in August 1998, Hillary led the staff in song as if Bill were a 10-year-old whose

behavior had earned him a pony and a trip to Disneyland. One of Obama’s biggest mistakes was to create and then stick with the idea that if only he’d had a bourbon with Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, or a golf game with House Speaker John Boehner, or suffered through just one more dinner with congressional Republicans, they would have stopped somewhere short of their 40th attempt to repeal his health care plan. Presidents have suffered from polarized capitals since before he arrived, indeed, since before he was born. Ronald Reagan, both Bushes and Clinton were backslappers to varying degrees, all reached across the aisle, and all ended up relying on their own parties to get things done. Modern presidents have to accept going it alone. On Dec. 19, there was a glimpse of the genial charisma that charmed the country (enough of it anyway) to elect a first-term senator to the presidency. If Obama could get back in touch with that, his remaining two years in office could be a gift to all. As Scrooge reminds us, it’s never too late to change. • Margaret Carlson is a Bloomberg View columnist.

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Common Core’s test for states: Reach higher By MICHAEL J. PETRILLI and MICHAEL BRICKMAN Special To The Washington Post Last month, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush suggested to hundreds of lawmakers and education reformers gathered for his foundation’s annual summit that “the rigor of the Common Core State Standards must be the new minimum.” Furthermore, he said, to “those states choosing a path other than Common Core, I say this: That’s fine. Except you should be aiming even higher and be bolder and raise standards and ask more of our students and the system.” Several Republican politicians, including Louisiana Sen. (and gubernatorial hopeful) David Vitter and Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, promptly took up his suggestion, calling on their states to replace the Common Core with standards that are even more challenging. In theory, this position is exactly right. Academic standards are the province of the states; it’s within their rights to have their own standards if that’s what their leaders and residents want. Furthermore, though there are benefits to having common

standards in terms of cost savings (for taxpayers) and continuity (for students who move across state lines, including the children of military families), most of Common Core’s upside stems from its rigor, not its sameness. But if our fellow Republicans move to embrace standards that are even higher than Common Core, they’d better have a realistic plan for putting them in place. Otherwise, such calls will be viewed as political posturing and pandering at the expense of our children. Unfortunately, states that have thus far attempted this effort – replacing Common Core with something even stronger – have found that it is quite difficult to achieve. For all the hoopla, only a handful of states have proposed significant changes to Common Core, and none of them has written higher standards. South Carolina’s new draft standards have been widely panned, and they probably will need to go back to the drawing board. Oklahoma passed a bizarre bill that requires Common Core to be replaced with the lower standards that were being used in the state while yet another set of standards is written. In Indi-

ana, modifications to Common Core were met with skepticism from supporters and detractors alike (though Republican Gov. Mike Pence and his team deserve credit for attempting to reach compromise on the standards). And Missouri, which passed a bill to make changes to the standards, seems unlikely to please those who want high standards and those who value standards only in terms of how different they are from Common Core. The basic problem is that it’s impossible to draft standards that prepare students for college and career readiness and that look nothing like Common Core. That’s because Common Core, though not perfect, represents a good-faith effort to incorporate the current evidence of what students need to know and do to succeed in credit-bearing courses in college or to land a goodpaying job – and the milestones younger students need to pass to reach those goals. That’s why states that are sincere about wanting to aim higher would be smart to start with Common Core as a base for additions or modifications – as Florida did when it added calculus standards several years ago.

Starting from scratch, on the other hand, pulls the rug out from under educators who have spent almost five years implementing Common Core in their classrooms. “You just get frustrated and tired with trying to appease people who really have no idea what’s going on with you day to day,” one kindergarten teacher told Mississippi’s Clarion-Ledger. “It’s just really mind-blowing that this is something they’re considering doing at this point.” Teachers are all too familiar with the fad du jour. Policymakers promised them that Common Core would be different, that it would have staying power. Teachers are right to be angry at those broken promises, especially because so much of the backlash to Common Core has little to do with the standards themselves. So raise standards beyond Common Core? Sure – but you’d better make sure it’s not all talk and no action. • Michael J. Petrilli is president of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute. Michael Brickman is the institute’s national policy director.

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Through Jan. 9 • 1 to 4 p.m. – Christmas display, McHenry County Historical Society & Museum, 6422 Main St., Union. This year’s display will focus on the 75th anniversary of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’s creation, courtesy of author Robert L. May. The exhibit will feature Rudolph-related memorabilia from collector Dave Harms, including clothes, blankets, furniture, toys and more. Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, with the exception of Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, or by appointment. Information: 815-923-2267 or www.mchsonline.org.

Dec. 27 • 9 a.m. to noon – Holiday Fitness Bash, Main Beach Pavilion, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Opportunity to try a variety of fitness classes for the best personal workout. Offered by the Crystal Lake Park District. Cost: $15 residents; $18 nonresidents. Registration and information: 815-459-0680, ext. 1219, or www.crystallakeparks.org. • 3 to 4 p.m. – “No-Sew Scarves,” Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley. Open to sixth- through 12-graders. Learn how to make two types of no-sew scarves out of recycled T-shirts and bulky yarn. All materials provided. Registration required. Information: 847-669-5386, ext. 21, or www. huntleylibrary.org.

Dec. 27-28 • 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Sun City Huntley Model Railroad Club holiday display, Prairie Lodge, 12880 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley. The club will be running model trains during the holiday season for public viewing. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Information: 847-669-2392 or www.sccah.com.

Dec. 29 • 10 a.m. to noon – Mobile food pantry, First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake parking lot, 461 Pierson St., Crystal Lake. Numbers will be given out starting at 8:30 a.m. Attendees asked to bring their own bags or boxes for food. Information: 815-459-6010. • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Monopoly Tournament, eighth annual, McHenry Public Library, 809 N. Front St., McHenry. Open to fifth- through 12th-graders. Information and registration: www.mchenrylibrary.org or 815385-0036. • 4 to 6 p.m. – Flu shot clinic, McHenry County Department of Health, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. For children age 9 and older and adults. Cost: $30. Medicaid and Medicare Part B accepted. Appointments and information: 815-334-4510 or www.mcdh.info. • 4 to 6 p.m. – K’Nex Amusement Park, Cary Area Public Library, 1606 Three Oaks Road, Cary. Fourth- through sixth-graders are invited to help create an entire amusement park with various K’Nex models. Registration and information: 847-639-4210 or www.caryarealibrary.info.

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Santa Claus arrives at his house on the Woodstock Square Dec. 22 to prepare to greet the line of children of all ages.

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jackpot. Doors open 9:30 a.m. Food available. Proceeds benefit military veterans and community programs. Information: 847658-3391 or 847-428-4836 on Wednesday mornings. • Noon – Bingo, VFW Post 4600, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry. Play bingo every Wednesday and help support GiGi’s Playhouse, a Down syndrome achievement center. Information: 815-385-7529 or www.gigisplayhouse.org/mchenry.

Jan. 2 • 1 to 2:30 p.m. – “What’s in Your Genes? Intro to Genealogy for Teens,” Cary Area Public Library, 1606 Three Oaks Road, Cary. Learn the basics of genealogy with Nancy Gaynor. Attendees are asked to bring a copy of their birth certificate to class. Registration and information: 847-639-4210 or www.

caryarealibrary.info. • 7 p.m. – Bingo, Woodstock VFW Post 5040, 240 N. Throop St., Woodstock. Super Jackpot Game, Coverall, Starburst. Food available. Proceeds benefit families battling pediatric cancer. Doors open 6 p.m. Information: 815-338-5040 or www.mchenrybingo.com. • 8 p.m. – McHenry B&B Square Dance Club dance, McHenry Township Hall, 3703 N. Richmond Road, Johnsburg. Square and round dancing. Kevin Bersing will call squares. Theme is “Dancing in the Dark.” Winter casual attire. Cost: $6 members, $7 visitors. Information: 815-3535346.

Jan. 3 • 8:30 to 10:45 a.m. – Crystal Lake Toastmasters Club meeting, Exemplar Financial Network, 413 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Develop communication and leadership skills while having fun. Information: www.crystallake. toastmastersclubs.org. • 9 a.m. to noon – Woodstock Farmers Market’s Winter Market, McHenry County Farm Bureau, 1102 McConnell Road, Woodstock. Indoor market offering a variety of local produce and products. Open first Saturdays in January, February, March and April. Information: www. woodstockfarmersmarket.org/ winter_market.htm. • Noon to 3 p.m. – “Winter

Explorations,” Marengo Ridge Conservation Area Shelter No. 1, 2411 N. Route 23, Marengo. Hosted by the McHenry County Conservation District. Stop by any time or stay for all three hours for this outdoor family event featuring stations for exploring winter’s wonders. Dress for the weather. Hot chocolate provided. No registration required. Information: 815-479-5779 or www. mccdistrict.org. • 2 to 3:30 p.m. – “Lost Valley Venture,” Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood. Family program based on the theme “Animal Tracking,” with a nature lesson, game and short outdoor hike. All ages welcome. No registration required. Information: 815-479-5779 or www. mccdistrict.org.

Jan. 4 • 9 a.m. to noon – Rotary Club of Cary-Grove Winter Farmers Market, Algonquin Township Offices, Building No. 6, 3702 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Market is scheduled for the first and third Sunday of each month offering a variety of meats, produce, cheeses, breads and more. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Cary-Grove. Information: 847639-2800, www.clubrunner.ca/ carygrove.

Jan. 5 • 7 to 8 p.m. – “The Path of a

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Dec. 31 • 6 a.m. – World Healing Meditation, 29th annual, Center for Spiritual Evolution, 204 Spring St., Cary. A time to come together to think peace, radiate love and release spiritual energy for the good of all. Everyone is welcome to share a word, a prayer or a song. There will be a breakfast potluck at 7 a.m. Doors open 5:45 a.m. Information: 847-516-1950 or www.newthoughtmchenry.org. • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – The Land Conservancy work day, Yonder Addition, 1150 S. Rose Farm Road, Woodstock. Volunteers needed to rescue an oak tree from invasive shrubs and trees. Information: 815-337-9502 or www.conservemc.org. • 11:30 a.m. – Bingo, VFW Post 5915, 301 Lake Marian Road, Carpentersville. Hosted by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Classic bingo played with chips. Progressive

The upper elementary students of the Crystal Lake Montessori School visited Marengo Ridge Conservation Area for a “Geology on the Ridge” program. The students identified different types of rocks and learned about the rock cycle and glaciation in the county. Pictured (from left) are Phillip Paulson, Dorian Halimi, Audrey Turner and Allison Fortman.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid Form,” McHenry Public Library, 809 N. Front St., McHenry. For ninth- through 12-graders. Learn about what happens after submitting the FAFSA, including cost of attendance formula and interpreting financial aid award letters. Parents encouraged to attend. Registration and information: 815-385-0036, ext. 301, or www. mchenrylibrary.org. • 7:30 to 9 p.m. – Fox Valley Rocketeers meeting, Challenger Learning Center, 222 E. Church St., Woodstock. Local club of model rocketry enthusiasts. Information: 815-337-9068 or www.foxvalleyrocketeers.org.

Jan. 6 • 9:30 a.m. – Elgin Genealogical Society meeting, Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. Melissa Lane will speak on “Using the Gail Borden Library for Genealogical Research.” Information: www. elginroots.com. • 9:30 a.m. to noon – Introduction to Bridge, Grand Oaks Active Senior Center, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake. Class to learn what the game of bridge is all about. Partner not needed to participate. Cost: $5 residents, $6 nonresidents. Registration and information: 815-459-0680 or www.crystallakeparks.org. • 10 a.m. – Caregiver discussion group, Senior Services Associates, 110 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. For anyone who is taking care of a family member with dementia or caregivers in general. Group meets first Tuesday of the month. Information: 815-356-7457. • 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Marengo Senior Club meeting, MORE Center, 829 Greenlee St., Marengo. Gathering for seniors in Marengo and Union. Group meets first and third Tuesday of each month. Information: 815-5686534. • 6 to 8 p.m. – HAPL Writers’ Group, Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley. All writers – beginning and experienced – are invited to network and share their writing in a friendly setting. Open to ages 15 and older. Information: www.huntleylibrary.org or 847669-5386. • 7:30 p.m. – Huntley Penguins Snowmobile Club meeting, American Legion, 11712 Coral St., Huntley. Group meets first Tuesday of each month. Information: 847-910-0142 or www.ilsnowmobile.com/clubs/ huntleypenguins.html. • 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. – Adult

open volleyball, Parkland School, 1802 N. Ringwood Road, McHenry. Offered by the McHenry Parks & Recreation Department. Two courts provided weekly through mid-March. Cost: $5 a person at the door. Information: 815-363-2160 or www. ci.mchenry.il.us.

Jan. 7 • 11:30 a.m. – Bingo, VFW Post 5915, 301 Lake Marian Road, Carpentersville. Hosted every Wednesday by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Classic bingo played with chips. Progressive jackpot. Doors open 9:30 a.m. Food available. Proceeds benefit military veterans and community programs. Information: 847-658-3391 or 847-428-4836. • Noon – Bingo, VFW Post 4600, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry. Play bingo every Wednesday and help support GiGi’s Playhouse, a Down syndrome achievement center. Information: 815-385-7529 or www. gigisplayhouse.org/mchenry. • 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Young adult support group, National Alliance on Mental Illness, 620 Dakota St., Crystal Lake. For ages 18-25. No registration required. Information: 815-308-0851 or www.namimchenrycounty.org. • 7 p.m. – Bingo, Woodstock Moose Family Center 1329, 406 Clay St., Woodstock. Play bingo every Wednesday. First game Bonanza. Progressive Coverall. Sales start at 5:30 p.m. Food available 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Information: 815338-0126.

Jan. 8 • 7:30 a.m. – Crystal Clear Toastmasters meeting, Panera Bread, 6000 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Group meets second, fourth and fifth Thursday of each month. Information: www.crystalcleartoastmasters.org. • 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Quit-smoking class, Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center, 10540 Algonquin Road, Huntley. A seven-week class offered by the McHenry County Department of Health and Centegra. Cost: $25 refundable if all sessions are attended. Registration and information: 815-334-4510 or 877-236-83472. • 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. – Baton twirling class, Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary. Youth ages 6 to 18 will learn the basics of baton twirling with dance mixed in. Offered by the Cary Park District. Class meets Thursdays through Feb. 26. Cost: $80 residents, $120 nonresidents. Registration and information: 847639-6100 or www.carypark.com. Continued on page B2

2 NEIGHBORS • Saturday, December 27, 2014 • Section B • Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com Algonquin

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NWHerald.com NEIGHBORS EDITOR Susan Kane-Parker 815-526-4504 neighbors@nwherald.com FEATURES EDITOR Valerie Katzenstein 815-526-4529 vkatzenstein@shawmedia.com

HERITAGE SUNDAY – The Congregational Church of Algonquin celebrated Heritage Sunday Nov. 2, honoring those who have been members for 25 years or more. Special honor went to Erna Houdek, a member for 75 years who celebrated her 90th birthday that day. Among those pictured are Erna Houdek, Howard and Kathy Dittman, Betty Maicke, Pat Kramer, Vi Colbert, Tony and Michelle Tarosas, Diane Singer, Whitey and Pat Hemmingsen, Stephanie Barham, Liz Albania, Marion Anderson, June Casterton, Sue Kreibich, DeDe Gray, Kathy Hadler, Janet Kelley, Shirley Basler, Janet and Dave Aggen, Nancy Blackman, Jean Hertel, Ann Armato, Bonnie Lancaster, Anna Benjamin, Roger and Betty Paldauf, Pam Elliott, Dennis and Nancy Kneip, Lori Martens, Ron Martens, John and Pam Novak, Rick and Judy Stauffer, Mary Westerbeck, Fred and Nancy Ekstrom, Jeff Jolitz and Lauren Twarling.

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CHRISTMAS KIDS – The youth of Living Waters Lutheran Church presented their annual Christmas pageant during the 10:30 a.m. worship service Dec. 14. Among those pictured are Kailee Stone, Madalynn Emberton, Elisa Nehls, Ryan Hall, Jacob Naumowicz, Sierra Ellis, Kaitlin Hall, Mackenzie Stone, Caleb Naumowicz, Emily Gray, Ryan Hall, Dana Dahlke, Austin Johnson and Shawna Ellis. & Recreation Department. Cost: $15 residents, $20 nonresidents. • 7:30 p.m. – American Legion Registration and information: Post 171 meeting, Park Place, 815-363-2160 or www.ci.mchen406 W. Woodstock St., Crystal ry.il.us. Lake. Group meets second Thurs• 7 p.m. – Bingo, Woodstock day of each month. Information: VFW Post 5040, 240 N. Throop Vice Cmdr. Erik Neider Jr., erik. St., Woodstock. Super Jackpot neider@gmail.com. Game, Coverall, Starburst. Food available. Proceeds benefit families battling pediatric cancer. Jan. 9 Doors open 6 p.m. Information: • 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. – “Do You 815-338-5040 or www.mchenryWant to Build a Snowman?” bingo.com. program, Lakeland Park Com• 7 to 8:30 p.m. – “Owls of munity Center, 1717 N. Sunset McHenry County,” Prairieview Ave., McHenry. A four-week Education Center, 2112 Behan winter craft program offered by Road, Crystal Lake. Observation the McHenry Parks & Recreation and owl behavior program for Department for ages 6 to 10. ages 14 and older. Meet live owls. Crafts will include paper snowflakes, snowmen, a winter mobile There is a separate and simultaneous “Owl Prowl” program and icicles. Cost: $39 residents, for ages 6 to 13. Free for county $49 nonresidents. Registration and information: 815-363-2160 or residents, $6 nonresidents. Register by Jan. 5. Registration www.ci.mchenry.il.us. and information: 815-479-5779 or • 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. – “Dolly www.mccdistrict.org. & Me” program, McHenry Municipal Center, 333 S. Green St., McHenry. A New Year’s party Jan. 10 for children ages 5 to 10 with • 8 a.m. – Marian Central their dolls hosted by the Parks freshman placement test

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for the Class of 2019, Marian Central Catholic High School, 1001 McHenry Ave., Woodstock. No appointment necessary. Students to report to the school with the registration form and $10 test-processing fee. Testing takes about three hours to complete. Information: 815-338-4220 or www. marian.com. • 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. – “Deep – How to Effectively Strengthen Your Core,” Cary Physical Therapy, 2615 Three Oaks Road, Suite 1A, Cary. A workshop taught by Deb Gulbrandson, owner of Cary Physical Therapy. Learn how to engage your physical core in a safe and effective manner. Cost: $15. Registration and information:847-516-8095, ext. 10. • 9 to 11:45 a.m. – Knights of Columbus Free-Throw Championship, Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center, 10450 Algonquin Road, Huntley. All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 invited to participate. Sponsored by the St. Mary of Huntley Knights of Columbus Council No. 11666. Awards at noon. Winners will advance to

MUSICAL INTERLUDE – Michael Turner (left) and Niveda Tennety of 4 Strings Attached played holiday music for guests at the Victorian Holiday Tea on Dec. 14 at the Colonel Palmer House.

the district competition level in February. Free. Information: 224569-2594 or 224-858-3278. • 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Introduction to The Literacy Connection & Tutor Training, Congregational Church of Algonquin, 109 Washington St., Algonquin. For those interested in volunteering one to two hours weekly to help those struggling with literacy or communicating in English. Registration and information: 847-742-6565 or www. elginliteracy.org. • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Drive-by disposable diaper drop-off campaign, St. John’s United Church of Christ, 17824 Jefferson St., Union. Volunteers will accept unopened packages of diapers for all ages to be distributed to area nonprofit agencies to help those in need. Information: 815-9234203. • 11 a.m. to noon – Zumba Kids, Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary. Dance-fitness class with age-appropriate music and moves for children ages 5 to 8. Hosted by the Cary

Park District. Cost: $9 residents, $13 nonresidents. Registration and information: 847-639-6100 or www.carypark.com.

Jan. 10-11 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Safe Sitter Babysitting Training Course, Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary. Offered by the Cary Park District for ages 11 to 15. Course cover skills necessary for safe and responsible child care. Cost: $65 residents, $98 nonresidents. Registration and information: 847-639-6100 or www.carypark.com.

BIRTHDAY CLUB Any child, ages 1-7, can be featured in the Birthday Club. Submit a picture (JPEG if submitting electronically) along with the child’s name, age, birthdate and parents’ names and addresses. Include a phone number. Photos should be received no later than a month after the child’s birthday. ONLINE: NWHerald.com/forms/ birthday EMAIL: neighbors@nwherald.com MAIL: Birthday Club, Northwest Herald, P.O. Box 250, Crystal Lake, IL 60039-0250

pavilion followed by looking at winter plant life and searching for signs of animal activity. Free. Register by Jan. 7. Registration and information: 815479-5779 or www.mccdistrict.org. • 1 to 5 p.m. – Fox Valley Rocketeers building session, Challenger Learning Center, 222 E. Church St., Woodstock. Model rocketry club event. Information: 815-337-9068 or www.foxvalleyrocketeers.org.

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• 1 p.m. – McHenry Senior Citizens Club meeting, McHenry Township Hall, 3703 N. Richmond Road, Johnsburg. Information: 815322-2702. Jan. 11 • 7 to 8 p.m. – “The Financial • 1 to 2:30 p.m. – Italian Aid Process,” Huntley Area Public travelogue, Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley. Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley. Samantha Allen from the Illinois Presentation by Jerry Donohue on Student Assistance commission several cities in Italy. Italian treats will be served. Registration and in- will provide an introduction to the formation: 847-669-5386 or www. financial aid process for grants, scholarships, student loans and huntleylibrary.org. • 1 to 2:30 p.m. – Winter scaven- filing the Free Application for Fedger hunt, The Hollows Conservation eral Student Aid form. Registration and information: 847-669-5386 or Area, 3804 Route 14, Cary. Family www.huntleylibrary.org. outdoor fun with a campfire at the

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FFA CONTEST – Harvard High School Future Farmers of America members participated in three categories at the sectional public speaking contest in Sycamore. Pictured are Leah Wilkening (left), Harvard High School agribusiness teacher and FFA sponsor, and Holly Kruckenberg, who won first place in Creed Speaking, advancing to the district competition. Other students who competed included Haley Taylor, sixth place in Creed Speaking; Jordan Peterson, sixth place in Extemporaneous Speech; Adam Olbrich, seventh place in Extemporaneous Speech; Cheyenne Slavin-Hall, sixth place in Prepared Speech; and Daphne Austin, ninth place in Prepared Speech.

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HONORING MARY – The Spanish community of St. Joseph Catholic Church decorated the side altar for the Dec. 12 feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Pictured (from left) are Gaby Ortiz, Rosy Gonzalez, Brenda Gonzalez, Nancy Gonzalez and Juan Ortiz.

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The sixth annual Walt Herrick Sr. Memorial Foundation Men’s Open tennis tournament will be Jan. 2-4 at The Racket Club, 9101 S. Route 31. Hours will be 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The singles and doubles tournament

will feature nationally ranked high school players, Division 1 college players and young professionals. Spectator admission is $2. Proceeds will be used for tennis instructional scholarships for local boys and girls. For information, call Rob Laue at 847-658-5688 or visit www.theracketclub.org.

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Park district to offer dance classes The Cary Park District will offer classes in a wide variety of dance styles for all ages starting the weeks of Jan. 5 and 12. All dancers will perform in a spring recital in May. Those who register through Monday will receive a discount rate of $69 to $99 for residents and $104

to $149 for nonresidents. Class fees return to the regular rates of $79 to $109 for residents and $119 to $164 for nonresidents beginning Tuesday. An additional $40 costume fee is required for all classes. For information, visit www.carypark.com or call 847-639-6100.

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Bunco Bash to benefit nonprofit organizations The Royal Bunco Bash will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 16 at Holiday Inn Crystal Lake, 800 S. Route 31. Bunco is an easy-to-learn dice game. There will be a practice round to teach those who have never played. The event is open to ages 21 and older. Registration is required by Jan. 4. Tickets are $35 a person, which includes three games of Bunco, a cash bar, desserts and several raffles. Golden Tables are available

for $55 a person, which includes premiere seating, a dedicated server for the table, two drink tickets a person, two bucket raffle tickets a person and a special raffle available only to Golden Table attendees. Proceeds will benefit Adult & Child Therapy Services, Court Appointed Special Advocates and Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association. For information, visit www.royalbuncobash.com.

The Cary Park District is offering punch cards good for seven free visits to its Fitness Center, located within the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road. The cards are valid through Jan. 17. The Fitness Center offers cardiovascular machines, strength equipment, free weights and locker rooms with showers. Annual and monthly memberships are available with rates for individuals, couples, families and seniors. Personal training, fitness assessments and child care are available for an additional fee. Hours are 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays; and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For information, call 847639-6100 or visit www.carypark.com.

FOURTH DEGREE KNIGHTS – Four Knights of Columbus from the St. Mary of Huntley Knights of Columbus Council No. 11666 recently became Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. Pictured (from left) are Sir Knight Art Jimenez with new Sir Knights Leo Morales, Ed Medina, Didier KamLa and John Gavilan.

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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION – The Rev. Jacek Junak celebrated a special anointing Mass for St. John the Baptist Catholic Church’s homebound parishioners on Dec. 6. After Mass, members of St. John’s Ministry of Care took the guests to a Christmas luncheon at Chef Davito’s Restaurant. Pictured are Carol Kennebek (left) and Melvina Knackstedt.

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ROAD TRIP – The McHenry High School Marching Band performed in the Red & Black Fall Classic at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. Pictured (first row, from left) are Parker Carbine, Jacob Tolan, Jarod Thomas, Mickey Dubick, John Leon, Liesl Zastrow, Danielle Scaccia, Liam Plotts, Angie Milton, Michael Schaak, Jonah Smith, Miles Freedenberg, Spencer Olea, Haylee Biggerstaff-Enyart, Maggie Bantner, Kayla Janz and Madelon Manzella; (second row) Laura Mergl, David Brachmann, Savanna Held, Jasmin Leyva, Maddie Stozek, Justice Cook, Lea Rudzena, Libby Lanman, Julie Beyer, Jenna Schmidt, Ashley Nowikowski, Cassidy Wawrzos, Calvin Waters, Cheyenne Scaccia, Hanna Kulba, Sarah Tonyan, Sarah Handrock, Veronica Gonzalez, Emma Sergeant, Alex VanDeven and Myranda Tzimpas; (third row) Jocelyn Hornback, Joe King, Anthony Kalsch, Nathan Smith, Ben Spatol, Matthew Smith, Hanna Zancho, Alex Martinex, Dylan Carbine, Josh Norton, Sean Plotts, RJ Funk, Ann Zauss, Amber Mercure, Morgan Bode, Shawna Moore, Abby Gorvett, Maggie Donovan, Ryan Erikson, Alycia McClure, Caitlin Harder, Abbie Lawrence, Becca Harder and Austyne Taylor; (fourth row) Andy Karras, Zack Fox, Becca Beaman, Sam Swank, Kyle Faith, John Anderlik, Gretchen Thennes, Matt Mueller, Joe Floress, Alan Deuchert, Jared Kaminski, Gary Wigman, Shaelyn Moore, Daniel Mondragon, Gabriella Zelek, Brendon Kaunas, Denise Beyer, Marjie Cone, Eric Green, Emily Kinder and Robin Henry; and (fifth row) Jeff Beggs, Emily Wolf, Abbey Pignatari, Nick Bennett, Cody Aldworth, Justin Dziekan, Shannon Reel, Caylin Kaunas, Bobby Hendrickson, Nick Wiese, Thane Eternick, Tim Klein, Zack Shrum, Matt Wolkober, Tarren Garcia, Cassidy Keegan, Joe Mihevc, Ryan Hemphill, Kayla Moravec and Caitlin Swanson.

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Lake in the Hills HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE – Dundee-Crown High School’s Concert Choir and Jazz Band performed at The Rotary Club of Fox Valley’s inaugural Christmas dinner at Boulder Ridge Country Club. Proceeds from the dinner and raffle raised money to benefit local families in need through the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

CAMPUS REPORT SPRINGFIELD – Twin brothers Benjamin and Alexander Johnson of Crystal Lake have been awarded scholarships at the University of Illinois Springfield. Ben Johnson was awarded the John W. Holtz Memorial Scholarship to continue his studies in history and political science. He has been an intern at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, and has volunteered in sorting and relocating historical records for the Walworth County Historical Society and located and cleaned up Civil War gravesites with the Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War. Alexander Johnson was awarded the Kathryn G. Patton Scholarship to continue his field of study in the visual arts. On campus, he works for the UIS newspaper, The Journal, as a photographer and illustrator. He has won awards for his comic strip, “CAMPUIS.” He also has volunteered his artistic talents for the Delavan Monument Restoration Committee and the Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War. • CHICAGO – Patricia Ridge, a 2014 graduate of Prairie Ridge High School, has received a threeyear Army ROTC scholarship to attend Loyola University. The scholarship includes tuition and fees, an annual book allowance and a monthly stipend for up to 10 months of each school year the scholarship is in effect. All scholarship students incur a military service obligation of eight years. • CONWAY, S.C. – The following local students were awarded degrees during fall commencement ceremonies at Coastal Carolina University: Crystal Lake resident William Dotson, Bachelor of Science Business Administration in management; Woodstock resident Jacquelyn Marrella, Bachelor of Science Business Administration in finance; and Woodstock resident Sarah Nash, Bachelor of Science Business Administration in resort tourism management, magna cum laude. • AZUSA, Calif. – Algonquin resident

Jazmin Bennett was awarded a Bachelor of Science in biology during winter commencement ceremonies at Azusa Pacific University. • LAWRENCE, Kan. – Woodstock resident Ashley Puenner was initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at The University of Kansas. • FAYETTE, Iowa – The following local residents were named to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference’s All-Academic Teams for the 2014 fall athletic season: Crystal Lake residents Kali Loescher and Brianne Fenton; Lakewood resident Mackenzie Taldone; Huntley resident Corinne Wronski; Spring Grove resident Savannah Schinto; and Wauconda resident Bethani Jacobsen. • AMES, Iowa – Woodstock resident Krystal Sankey, a hospitality management student in the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University, was inducted into the Eta Sigma Delta honor society. • ROCK ISLAND – The following local residents were named to the 2014 fall term dean’s list at Augustana College: Algonquin residents Jeremy Gottardo, Allison Kotleba, Molly Leopold, Mickala Randby, Aubrey Waddick and Alina Zabolotico; Cary residents Eric Chandler, Kate Didier, Lauren Kenning, Macy Koepke and Eric Shershen; Crystal Lake residents Daniel Burris, Brianna Cousineau, Joseph Gonsiorek, Mary Militello, Laura Polizzi, Rachel Resek, Emma Stough, Rebecca Strandberg and Delaney Wresch; Fox River Grove resident Kyle Grogger; Huntley residents Rebecca Brosch and Nicholas Zielinski; Johnsburg residents Madeline Himpelmann, Raven Hoffman and Meagan Murphy; Lake in the Hills residents Lauren Adamick, Molly Benoit, Allison Pease and Nicole Pritchard; McHenry residents Christopher Green and James Rammel; Ringwood residents Megan Petersohn and Kara Stahl; Spring Grove resident Kyle Hucker; and

Woodstock residents Rebecca Andersen, Troy Barger and Kristen Ksepka. • ELGIN – The following local residents were awarded degrees during winter commencement ceremonies at Judson University: Algonquin resident Kimberly Miller; Crystal Lake residents Salvatore DiBenedetto and Susan McNamara; Huntley residents Adam Clavey, Justin Howver and John Kemblowski; Lake in the Hills resident Christopher McMahan; Marengo residents Rebekah Hobbs and Paige Lindsley; McHenry resident Jessica Rainosek; and Woodstock resident Jonathan Sara. • KENOSHA, Wis. – The following local residents were named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at Carthage College: Algonquin residents Autumn Campbell, Garrett Fales, Karra Pessetti, Taylor Pignataro, Zachariah Preiwisch and Perrin Schupbach; Cary residents Sarah Baumgart and Melanie Jenner; Crystal Lake residents Andrew Anchor, Cortney Benson, Megan Hoffmann, Stephanie LoBosco, Samantha Meszaros, Tina Mihm and Kevin Steltzriede; Fox River Grove residents Justice Good, Brandon Riehle, Taylor Stengren and Samantha White; Harvard resident Emily Hollingsworth; Huntley residents Christian Aldridge, Alyssa Andren, Jacob Kunde, Alexandra Kurkjian and Alexander Reiter; Johnsburg residents Ashley Mason and Cheryl Pelka; Lake in the Hills resident Jenna Gaudio; Marengo residents Hannah Diedrick and Alison Mackey; McHenry residents Jordyn Carbine, Melissa Dunkley, Victoria Kervick, Abigail Kirby, Natalie Miller, Skye Rutherford, Brooke Tonyan and Tyler Wagner; Spring Grove residents Emily Duex, Elizabeth Kaht, Samantha Serdar and Natalie Wells; Trout Valley resident Madeline Gronset; Union resident Kasey Kotsiris; Wonder Lake resident Sarah Singer; and Woodstock residents Erik Bertram, Hamilton Hale and Kathleen Schroeder.

LENDING A HAND – Katelynn McManus was among students helping out when the McHenry Garden Club hosted its winter flower show at McHenry High School West Campus.

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McHenry DIAPER DONATION – The Rev. James E. Swarthout, a founding member of the National Diaper Bank Network, discovered a surprise donation from his neighbors by his car on #GivingTuesday. The nonprofit organization provides diapers to families in need.

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LADIES DAY – Steffan’s Jewelers recently hosted its 32nd annual Ladies Day Wish Card Party. The event included food from the McHenry Country Club, raffles, games and more. Steffan’s also sold “mystery boxes” that netted more than $5,000 to benefit Pioneer Center for Human Services.

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INVESTING IN ILLINOIS – In partnership with AT&T’s Investing in Illinois Awards Program, State Rep. Mike Tryon presented $2,000 to the District 158 Education Foundation. The award will be used to support District 158’s Life Instruction Guiding Huntley Transition (LIGHT) program, which helps special needs students ages 18 to 22 achieve employment, education and/or job training and independent living. Pictured (from left) are Education Foundation board member Sara Mitchell, Rep. Tryon, District 158 Superintendent John Burkey, AT&T Director of External Affairs Jaclyn Kator, Education Foundation Treasurer Samuel R. Wise III, Education Foundation President Chad Alexander and Education Foundation board member Tina Drzal.

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CHARACTER COUNTS – The original members of The Lemonade Brigade were awarded Character Counts! plaques at the Dec. 1 McHenry City Council meeting. The Lemonade Brigade was nominated by Mayor Sue Low in recognition of the group’s fundraising efforts for two McHenry County sheriff’s deputies who were injured in a Holiday Hills shooting, as well as for the family of the accused shooter. Pictured (from left) are Lemonade Brigade members Aubrey Hennig, Morgan LoMonaco and Baylon Diebold.

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Nominations will be taken through Jan. 16, 2015, at www.dist156.org or through paper submission to Lynn Schnelker, 1012 N. Green St., McHenry, IL 60050. Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized at a ceremony in March at the West Campus auditorium. Inductees will be invited to present a demonstration of their artistic talent as part of the award ceremony.

The McHenry County Conservation District offers nature programs for all ages. Registration is required; visit www.mccdistrict.org. • “Nature’s Preschool at Glacial Park: Winter Birds” will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 2, 9, 23 and 30 at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood. Preschoolers will learn about birds, have outdoor exploration time and work on a craft. Free for county residents, $5 for nonresidents. Registration deadline is Monday. • “Winter Warmth” will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. Children ages

3 to 5 accompanied by an adult will learn how mammals cope with cold weather. The program will include an outdoor hike. Free for county residents, $3 for nonresidents. Registration deadline is Monday. • “Discovery Days” will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Jan. 8 at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood. Children ages 2 to 6 accompanied by an adult will enjoy a game, craft, snack and other educational activities based around a special theme. Free for county residents, $3 for nonresidents. Registration deadline is Jan. 4. • “Owls of McHenry County” will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan.

9 at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. Participants will meet live owls, share stories and go for a short hike in search of owls. The program is open to ages 14 and older. Free for county residents, $6 nonresidents. Registration deadline is Jan. 5. • “Owl Prowl” will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. Children ages 6 to 13 will meet live owls, view an owl video, examine owl diets by dissecting an owl pellet and go for a short hike in search of owls. Free for county residents, $5 for nonresidents. Registration deadline is Jan. 5.

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Woodstock HOLIDAY SPIRIT – Members of the Richmond Garden Club presented a Christmas wreath to Paul Augustyn, principal of Richmond Grade School. Pictured (from left) are Vicki Skala, Augustyn and Margot Foley.

MISSION TRIP FUNDRAISER – The youth group of the First United Methodist Church baked pies for a Thanksgiving pie sale. Proceeds from the sale will support the youth mission trip in the summer of 2015. Pictured (from left) are Jillian Hampston, Alison Goers, Anna Goers, Zoe Peters, Stella Cosgray, Luke Beahan, Matt Kozol, Jackson Pickering, Cori Patterson and Eva Hampston.

Richmond DECK THE HALLS – Tim Molitor (center), principal of Nippersink Middle School, accepts a Christmas wreath for the school from Richmond Garden Club members Margot Foley (left) and Vicki Skala.

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MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY – Sixteen Marian students recently were inducted as new members into the Tri-M (Modern Music Masters) Music Honor Society. Among those pictured are Shealyn Blais, Faelan O’Shaughnessy, Kirsten Dionela, Victor Pannke, Caroline Gutshall, Nickolas Riedel, Katelyn Heath, Isabel Rost, Nicole Kolner, Erin Sullivan, Brigid McCormack, Nathan Tappen, Emily Miller, Sierra Teeter, Maureen Murray and Jayson Wieczorek.

SPIRIT AWARD – McHenry County College student Anuar Escutia of Woodstock (center) was named the fall 2014 recipient of the Joseph A. Blanco Spirit Award. The $600 award for tuition and books is given to a student with special needs who displays a positive attitude while working toward the completion of a degree or certificate. Escutia is a third-semester student working toward an Associate in Science degree. He plans to transfer in 2016 to the University of Illinois to study for a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Escutia is pictured with his tutors, Ellen Morton (left) and Janice Jellicoe.

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Wolves score 4 points in 4th quarter, OT By CHRIS CASEY ccasey@shawmedia.com MUNDELEIN – Prairie Ridge girls basketball coach Rob Baker knew if his team played well Friday, it would have a good shot to beat Lake Zurich. The Wolves were able to do that for three quarters. Despite scoring only four points in the fourth quarter and overtime combined, Prairie Ridge held on to beat Lake Zurich, 37-35, to advance to the consolation championship of the Mundelein Holiday Tournament. “We have talked about how to be a mentally tough team, and what it

takes to win,” Baker said. “Somehow, I’m not sure exactly how, but somehow we were able make a couple plays and get out of here with a win.” After leading by 13 heading into the fourth quarter, Baker thinks his team might have become too complacent and slowed down a bit too soon. Lake Zurich scored the first 13 points of the fourth to tie the score, forcing a timeout from Baker. After the timeout, senior Kelly Klendworth made a running floater on the baseline to give Prairie Ridge the two-point advantage. The lead didn’t last long, as Lake Zurich tied it on a layup by Elly Daleske. “I think we just needed to stay composed,” Klendworth said. “We were able to keep each other calm and play our game again.”

A series of back-and-forth turnovers in the final 30 seconds forced the game into overtime. The chances in the extra period were few and far between as the Wolves (11-4) got one free throw each from Mikaela McNally and Melissa Bear for the only two points of overtime. The Bears had a chance to respond with less than eight seconds left, and a baseline inbounds under their basket. The Wolves’ defense got the stop it needed and walked away with the win. Klendworth led the Wolves with 11 points, making three 3-pointers to help Prairie Ridge build its early lead. In a game that went to overtime, Prairie Ridge had a lead as big as 15 points.

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Illini true to form in defeat Program’s strides minor in Beckman’s 3rd season at helm By STEVE GREENBERG sgreenberg@suntimes.com DALLAS – There are countless ways one team can lose to another team by a final score of 35-18. Here’s one formula, just off the tops of our heads: Gain more yards than your opponent (451 to 361), gobble up way more first downs (26 to 16), dominate in time of possession (35:00 to 25:00), hold your opponent without an offensive point for more than 42 consecutive minutes of game time and – voila! – lose by said 35-18 score. Makes perfect sense, does it not? Saturday’s defeat in the Heart of Dallas Bowl was so Illinois. For much of the game, the Illini (6-7) sure looked better than Louisiana Tech, but what did it matter? In the end, the Tim Beckman Bulldogs (9-5) benefited from so many gaffes, misplays and other negative moments by Tim Beckman’s team that their victory smacked of inevitability. The Illini committed eight penalties, missed two field goals, doinked an extra-point attempt off the upright and allowed Louisiana Tech to score on a pick-six – all in the first half alone. Their performance was beyond spotty. Their fans have every reason to be dissatisfied. “We’re going to take it,” Beckman said after his 25th loss in 37 games at Illinois. “We owe it to the seniors to keep going forward.” Has the program truly made significant strides in going from two wins in 2012 to four in 2013 and now six in 2014? It’s hard to say yes without feeling like a sucker and hard to say no without feeling like a jerk. The Illini have gotten better. Better enough? Probably not. Here, in a nutshell, is what’s wrong with Illinois football. With the Illini trailing 21-18 in the fourth quarter – the winds of momentum at their backs – LaKeith Walls sacked Louisiana Tech quarterback Cody Sokol and forced a fumble. Defensive lineman Jihad Ward scooped up the football, rumbled 19 yards deep into Bulldogs territory, got hit and fumbled the ball away. And you know what? Not one part of the play came as a surprise.

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Larkin’s Daniel McFadden (left) blocks a shot by Jacobs’ Mike Canady during the first quarter of Friday’s semifinal game in the Jacobs’ Hinkle Holiday Classic in Algonquin. The Golden Eagles lost, 66-51.

Late surge fizzles Golden Eagles relegated to 3rd-place game By JOE STEVENSON

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joestevenson@shawmedia.com ALGONQUIN – Jacobs guard Chrishawn Orange zipped down the lane for a soaring layup that cut Larkin’s lead, once 12 points, to three late in the third quarter. The Golden Eagles’ surge energized the team as it desperately tried to reach the championship game of its own Hinkle Holiday Classic. Larkin was not having any of that. The Royals hit 75 percent of their field goals in the fourth quarter and advanced with a 66-51 victory Friday night in the Eagles’ Nest. Larkin (11-4) faces Barrington (11-3) in the title game at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Jacobs (8-4) plays Zion-Benton (8-3) at 6 p.m. Saturday for third place. Barrington held off Z-B, 88-81, in overtime of the other semifinal Friday. “I thought we were starting to play the way we should have been playing all along,” Jacobs guard Kenton Mack said. “I thought we were going to make some plays and win.” Instead, it was Larkin that didn’t give the Eagles a chance, making shot after shot in the fourth quarter. Christian Negron, the Royals’ 6-foot-6 sophomore center,

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Krutwig, a 6-foot-8 center, scored 13 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and had two blocked shots in the Golden Eagles’ 66-51 loss to Larkin.

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The field-goal percentage shot by Larkin (15 of 25) in the second half.

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Jacobs had cut Larkin’s lead, once 12 points, to 43-40 late in the third quarter, but the Royals came up with a key loose ball and scored to end the quarter.

scored 24 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, hitting 3 of 4 shots in the fourth quarter. “We’re learning how to try to control ourselves and keep our body language up,” Negron said. “We kept our composure. It’s good to face a challenge like that,

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Jacobs’ Kenton Mack shoots during the first quarter of Friday’s semifinal game against Larkin.

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Huntley’s Andrews scores 31 in victory Senior gets upper hand on club teammate By KEVIN BREESE sports@nwherald.com LOMBARD – The Batavia girls basketball team held Huntley star forward Ali Andrews to six points in the second half. Unfortunately for the Bulldogs (6-9), there was also a first half, which is primarily the reason Huntley (8-3) emerged victorious, 43-37, in both teams’ opening round game Friday in the Montini Girls Basketball Christmas Tournament. Andrews, a 6-foot-2 junior committed to Illinois, scored 25 of Huntley’s 28 first-half points, including four 3-pointers. Ali Andrews “At one point, I looked at our bench and said, ‘If that is the way she is going to beat us, I’ll take it,’ ” Batavia coach Kevin Jensen said of Andrews’ long-range shooting. Batavia, however, had its own 6-2 junior, Hannah Frazier, to go to throughout the contest. Frazier scored 19 points and had eight rebounds, a block and a steal. Andrews’ 31 points were inside and outside against Frazier, her Midwest Elite club teammate. Andrews, nearly singlehandedly, pushed the Huntley lead to as high as 13 in the first half. The Bulldogs, however, were able to chip away the rest of the way. When Batavia guard Bethany Orman hit a 3-pointer with less than 3 minutes to go, the Huntley lead was down to 39-37. But those were the last points Batavia scored in the contest as missed opportunities foiled its comeback bid. Despite Andrews’ impressive first half, Jensen said his squad did a good job defensively. “I thought it was our best defensive game in a long time,” Jensen said. He said Friday’s game against Andrews was Frazier’s first matchup against a “big-time player” this year and he gave Frazier kudos for the effort. Frazier said battling her club teammate was a good test for her. “You always have to have your guard up. You can’t relax against her,” Frazier said. Andrews enjoyed the matchup against Frazier. “It’s fun to play against someone you practice with all the time,” Andrews said. Andrews said she didn’t come out looking for a big first half, “but I kept getting open looks.” Huntley coach Steve Raethz said having sophomore Morgan Clausen able to guard Frazier for much of the contest helped Andrews. “Morgan, as a sophomore, has done a wonderful job on defense for us,” Raethz said. “It was nice to be able to put her on Frazier.” He said Andrews, who was averaging 20.6 points a game heading into Friday’s contest, has continued to work on her outside shooting, becoming a more complete player. Raethz was thankful for the first-half cushion the Red Raiders built. “Batavia kept coming at us,” Raethz said. “We knew they were going to be a formidable opponent.” Huntley will face host Montini at 4:45 p.m. Saturday.

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ALGONQUIN – Cary-Grove senior guard Patrick Meyer knew what he had to do in the second half – keep shooting. And Trojans coach Ralph Schuetzle knew what he had to do, as well – leave Meyer alone. “You have to give [Meyer] free reign when he’s on,” Schuetzle said. “He makes your offense look pretty good. He can really shoot.” Meyer nailed three 3-pointers in the pivotal third quarter as C-G overcame an eightpoint halftime deficit and defeated Crystal Lake South, 59-56, in its Consolation A bracket semifinal at Jacobs’ Hinkle Holiday Classic on Fri-

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Meyer hit five 3-pointers, three of which came in the third quarter, as the Trojans took the lead for good. He finished with 15 points, all on his 3s.

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Threes made by each team. South had nine in the first half, while C-G hit five of its 3s in the third quarter to take the lead.

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C-G’s one 3 in the fourth quarter came from Adam Loch in the right corner with 3:30 remaining, giving the Trojans a 55-49 lead.

day at the Eagles’ Nest. Jason Gregoire led the Trojans (6-5) with a game-high 22 points and hit four 3s. C-G meets Carmel (5-6) in the Consolation A title game at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. “Just to be in rhythm is what a shooter needs,” said Meyer, who finished with 15 points on five 3s. “We moved the ball around well. All I need is one or two, and I know I can start going for it.” Meyer hit his first two 3s in the first quarter as both teams looked like someone had replaced the 18-inch diameter baskets with ones twice as big. South had nine 3s at halftime, C-G had five. Both teams finished with 11 3s. “The law of averages caught us,” Gators coach Matt LePage

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Prairie Ridge falls in 2OT to Carmel By JOE STEVENSON ALGONQUIN – Prairie Ridge had leads slip away in regulation and in overtime before losing to Carmel, 71-66, in double overtime in its Consolation A bracket game Friday at Jacobs’ Hinkle Holiday Classic. The Wolves (5-6) did not have the difficulty making baskets that they had in their previous Pool III game against Huntley. But at the end of regulation, Carmel (5-6) overcame a fourpoint deficit to tie. And in the first overtime, Chris Duff hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to force another overtime. Duff finished with a gamehigh 32 points and the Corsairs will play Cary-Grove (6-5) at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in the Consolation A championship. Payton Otto scored 20 points and Joey Kinowski added 17 for the Wolves, who lost to Huntley, 32-30, in their final pool game and scored only four points in the first half. Otto and Kinowski both hit three 3s. Christopher Bradshaw added 11 for Prairie Ridge.

Justin Blair made a free throw with 26 seconds remaining for a 59-56 C-G lead and the Trojans defended well on South’s final possession. Reich managed an off-balance, well-defended 3 at the buzzer that missed. “They had our number in the first half,” Schuetzle said. “We had to make some adjustments with our defense. We’ve been through some adversity, we missed Trevor Ruhland for one game when he visited Notre Dame and Jason [Gregoire] sprained his ankle. To be in the upper consolation bracket and have three wins here is great. We got better today, that’s all we can ask.” Ruhland grabbed a gamehigh 11 rebounds for the Trojans.

Jacobs led for only 18 seconds in the game, but Eagles hung around

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said. “We got too 3-happy and didn’t make one in the third quarter. We thought we could do that again in the second half and we didn’t get many good looks inside in the second half. You still have to get it in the paint.” South (9-3) plays Prairie Ridge (5-6) in the Consolation A third-place game. The Gators hit 9 of 14 3s in the first half, with Zach Geske and Alex Reich each hitting three. They led, 35-27, at the break, but C-G took over with a 22-11 advantage in the third quarter. “When we switched to manto-man [from the 1-3-1- zone defense] we really picked up our intensity,” Gregoire said. “That helped us guard the 3s and caught them a little offguard.”

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CONSOLATION B Bartlett 57, Marian Central 55: The Hawks’ Ryan Pauletti drove the lane for a basket with 8.5 seconds remaining to give Bartlett (9-3) the victory over the Hurricanes. Robby Jimenez led the Hawks with 23 points. Pischke fired in 27 points, with five 3s, to lead the Hurricanes (6-6).

Lakes 72, South Elgin 71 (OT): The Eagles’ Ethan Sage tied Pischke for the single-game high this tournament with 38 and Lakes edged the Storm in its Consolation B game.

CONSOLATION C Huntley 60, Grant 52: D.J. Cruz scored 17 points and freshman J.J. Flores added 16 as the Red Raiders (3-5) won their second straight game over the Bulldogs (0-11). Connor Boesch scored 12 for Huntley, which plays Jefferson at 1:30 p.m. Saturday for the Consolation C bracket championship. Jefferson 62, Johnsburg 39: Kaveon Rogers hit seven 3s and led the J-Hawks (9-5) with 23 points in their win over the Skyhawks (5-8). Luke Lobermeier led Johnsburg with 10 points.

I’m happy with the way we responded.” So was Larkin coach Deryn Carter. “Our body language during that timeout (at 4340) was phenomenal,” Carter said. “They looked like, ‘OK, [Jacobs] made their run, we know what we have to do now.’ We did things today that very good basketball teams do. We’re proud of them today.” Guard Keyvon Kyles came up big with 15 points and four 3-pointers. Forward Daniel McFadden added 12 points. Jacobs led for only 18 seconds in the game, 13-12, but the Eagles hung around and threatened Larkin for three quarters. “We did a good job fighting back, but they made really big shots, some tough shots,” Eagles coach Jimmy Roberts said. “They had a little more energy and intensity from the get-go.” Orange led Jacobs with 14 points, while 6-8 sophomore Cameron Krutwig scored 13 points and had 12 rebounds.

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Larkin’s Alex Feliciano (left) chases Jacobs’ Chrishawn Orange while Orange dribbles down court during the first quarter of Friday’s semifinal matchup at the Hinkle Holiday Classic at Jacobs HIgh School in Algonquin. With Larkin leading, 4335, Mack hit a 3 and Orange scored on his layup to make it 43-40. “I thought we were going to take the lead right there,” Orange said. “They got a 5050 loose ball and scored and that put momentum back on their side.” McFadden scored with 4 seconds remaining in the quarter, then the Royals started the fourth quarter with a 6-1 advantage. Z-B star Admiral Schof-

ield fouled out of the other semifinal early in the fourth quarter and Barrington eventually tied the score at 74-74 in the final seconds on Will Reinhard’s layup. The Broncos took over in overtime with Chris Lester scoring seven of his 18 points. Rapolas Ivanauskas scored 37 points, one off the single-game tournament high this year by Marian Central’s Adam Pischke and Lakes’ Ethan Sage.

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C-G’s Barker scores 1,000th point in tourney win NORTHWEST HERALD Katie Barker scored her 1,000th point in her Cary-Grove girls basketball career to help the Trojans win 47-25 over Mundelein at the Mundelein Mustang Classic on Friday night. Barker reached the 1,000-point plateau in the first half. She went on to score 16 points. “It’s an awesome feeling and accomplishment. After missing half of my sophomore

year, I didn’t know if I was going to reach it,” Barker said. “I worked so hard in the last two offseasons to become more of a scoring threat and it’s awesome to see the hard work pay off and get to this milestone.” Katie Barker With the win, Cary-Grove advanced to play in the fifth-place game of the tournament against Libertyville at 5 p.m. Saturday.

Brennan Woods led the GIRLS BASKETBALL 44: At the Dundee-Crown TourLyons 52, Jacobs 37: At the Bill nament, the Chargers lost in the Whip-Purs with 17 points. Neibch Falcon Classic at Wheaton North, Talia Surges scored eight points to lead the Golden Eagles in the tourney loss. Jennifer Barnec added seven points for Jacobs.

first round of the tournament. Allison Michalski led D-C with 13 points and Jesania Laboy added eight. The Chargers will play Bartlett at 2 p.m. Saturday in the consolation bracket.

Dallas Eakins, who was fired earlier this month by Edmonton; and former Penguins coach Dan Bylsma.

neck and was ejected. Acy will miss the Knicks’ game at Sacramento on Saturday. New York acquired the forward from the Kings last summer.

$10,000 for head-butting Chargers cornerback Shareece Wright.

NEWARK, N.J. – The New Jersey Devils have been on a slide since going to the Stanley Cup Final in 2012, and coach Pete DeBoer paid the price. DeBoer, who took the Devils to the championship round in his first season, was fired Friday, with his aging and short-handed team in danger of missing the playoffs for a third straight season. Lou Lamoriello, the Devils’ president and general manager, won’t say who will be the next coach until he speaks Saturday with the players, who are on a three-day Christmas break. The Devils will have a pregame skate Saturday morning at the Prudential Center before playing the Rangers in New York that night. There are a number of potential candidates, including Adam Oates, a former Devils assistant;

NEW YORK – Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has been fined $11,050 by the NFL for an inappropriate gesture while scoring a touchdown against Arizona on Sunday night. Lynch appeared to grab at his groin as he leaped into the end zone to cap a 79-yard TD run while scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of Seattle’s 35-6 victory. Oakland’s Justin Tuck and San Francisco’s Joe Staley were each fined $22,050 by the NFL for using “abusive” language toward officials in games last weekend. Staley’s San Francisco teammate Anquan Boldin was docked

Hall, who spent nearly three decades with the team, has died in his hometown of Detroit. The Globetrotters said Hall died Wednesday. A cause of death and his age were not immediately available. Hall attended and played basketball at the former Miller High School in Detroit. He joined the Globetrotters in 1949, and in 1955 succeeded Reece “Goose” Tatum as the team’s primary showman. Hall became player-coach in 1968. The team said the 6-foot-2 Hall played in more than 5,000 games before his 1974 retirement. – Wire reports

Globetrotters’ Robert Acy suspended a game; ‘Showboat’ Hall dies Wall fined $15,000 by NBA Seahawks’ Lynch fined DETROIT – Former Harlem NEW YORK – New York Knicks $11K for gesture on TD run Globetrotter Robert “Showboat” forward Quincy Acy has been suspended one game without pay by the NBA for his flagrant foul against John Wall in a Christmas game. The league said Friday that Wall was fined $15,000 for escalating the confrontation by pushing Acy. The NBA added that Acy’s flagrant foul 2 initiated an altercation in Washington’s 102-91 victory Thursday. Wall was dribbling up the court when Acy knocked him down with a forearm shove with 5:31 remaining. Wall got up and pushed Acy, who swung his arm and appeared to hit Wall behind the

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At the York Invite, the Warriors were outscored 17-3 in the second quarter in the openHampshire 49, Illiana Christian BOYS BASKETBALL 29: At the Lisle Cage Classic, Hampshire 59, West Chicago ing-round loss. Corey Lersch the Whip-Purs won their open- 57: The Hampshire boys bas- led the team with 11 points ing-round game led by 10 points ketball team had four players and James Mulhall added six. from Emma Benoit. Rachel Du- reach double digits in points McHenry will play Wheaton moulin added nine points for as it defeated West Chicago, 59- Warrenville South at 10:30 a.m. Hampshire. 57, Friday at the Chuck Dayton Saturday in the consolation New Trier 74, Dundee-Crown Holiday Classic at DeKalb. bracket.

SPORTS BRIEFS Slumping Devils fire coach DeBoer

Hampshire will play in the fifthplace game at 5 p.m. Saturday against Marmion.

Lake Park next for Wolves • WOLVES Continued from page C1 “We missed some shots that we normally make, but give credit to Lake Zurich,” Baker said. “They executed their offense and got back in the game quick. It was a fun, but hectic game to be a part of.” Alyssa Clark and Kirsten Voel-Pel contributed nine and eight points, respectively, for Prairie Ridge. The Wolves, who have won backto-back games after losing its tournament opener to host Mundelein, will take on Lake Park at 1:30 p.m. Saturday for the consolation championship.

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Bears re-sign Garza for 2015 By KEVIN FISHBAIN kfishbain@chicagofootball.com LAKE FOREST – It was a good Christmas in the Garza household, as the veteran Bears center received a oneyear contract extension. Roberto Garza, who turns 36 in March, will start his 176th game and appear in his 206th career contest Sunday when the Bears end their season in Minnesota, and he’ll be back in 2015. He has been with the Bears since 2005 and missed four games this season with a high ankle sprain. Before that injury, Garza had not missed a game since 2010. Garza said he does think about retirement, but that injury and his offensive line teammates were part of the

reason he wanted to return. “When I got hurt, and those four weeks, watching the team practice, it was tough to sit on the sidelines, and right there I knew I wanted to keep going,” he said. “When I don’t enjoy doing the week in, week out thing then it’s going to be time to retire. Being a part of Roberto Garza that offensive line group that we have here, Kyle (Long) and (Matt) Slauson and [Jordan Mills] and [Jermon Bushrod] and even Taylor (Boggs) is a big part of the reason I want to keep playing. “I love playing with those guys and obviously the rest of my teammates, but I spend a

lot of time with the offensive line, so those guys, it’s fun to go out there and try to battle every week.” Garza said it was good to get this locked down before the end of the season, unlike last year, when he had to wait until late February to sign his extension. “I know I can come back for my 15th year and continue to do the things that I love to do, go out there and play football and especially be a part of this organization and this team,” he said. There is a lot of uncertainty for the Bears in the coming days, but Garza knows he’ll be in Chicago next year, and anything outside that isn’t an issue for him. “Whether it’s coach (Marc) Trestman or whatever’s going to

happen, I want to be a part of this team and this organization.” According to multiple reports, Garza can earn up to $1.5 million on the contract next season. “Extremely happy for Roberto, his family and the Chicago Bears that Roberto will remain with the team,” general manager Phil Emery said. “He has been a consistently good positive producer and key contributor to our offensive line for an extended time period along with being a leader and role model to everyone on our team and in the greater Chicago community.” With the weekly captain rotation this season, Garza is second on the team, being named captain for five games, which is most among offensive players.

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Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (left) and forward Paul Pierce (right) trap Bulls guard Aaron Brooks during the second half Tuesday night in Washington. The Bulls won, 99-91.

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Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and coach Marc Trestman converse on the sideline in the second half Nov. 23 against Tampa Bay at Soldier Field.

Playing for draft position Game could be swan song for Trestman As the Bears prepare to close out the 2014 season in Minnesota against the Vikings on Sunday, they sit seventh in the NFL draft selection order. Should they beat the Vikings, they could end up picking anywhere between seventh and 12th depending on the outcome of Sunday’s games and the strength-ofschedule tiebreakers for draft order. Irrespective of how you might feel about that, the Bears are going to do everything they can to win, and the Vikings present a beatable opponent. The big question is, no matter how much coach Marc Trestman and his players talk about trying to win a game,

BEARS INSIDER Hub Arkush any game, how prepared they actually will be to play well and win after all the drama that has followed them in recent weeks? This could be the final game as a Bear for the entire coaching staff and a significant number of players. How focused they’ll be in light of that reality is anyone’s guess. We do know that when the Bears met the Vikings six weeks ago at Soldier Field, they dominated them everywhere but on the scoreboard, because in large part to two costly Jay Cutler interceptions. In their 21-13 victory, the Bears had a 17:16 advantage in time of possession, managed 24 first downs to the Vikings’ 10, and outgained Minnesota 468 to 243. The star of the game was

running back Matt Forte and the Bears ran the ball 30 times with Forte getting 26 carries for 117 yards. How will Cutler react to his benching last Sunday against the Lions? If they hope to win, the Bears should focus on Forte with the Vikings 25th against the run this season. When the Bears aren’t feeding the ball to Forte on the ground, fans should hope Trestman instructs Cutler to throw it to him. With 94 receptions on the season, Forte needs eight catches to break Larry Centers’ all-time NFL record for receptions in a season by a running back of 101. One way to attack a strong pass defense is to throw the ball underneath and get your best player out in space. On defense, the Bears should expect the Teddy Bridgewater Show as the Vikings continue to try to develop their quarterback of the future. Vikings rookie running

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N.C. State wins Bitcoin Bowl THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Jacoby Brissett threw for 262 yards and one touchdown and Matt Dayes scored on runs of 24 and 15 yards to help North Carolina State beat Central Florida, 34-27, Friday night in the Bitcoin Bowl. Brissett threw a 37-yard TD pass to Johnathan Alston to put the Wolfpack (8-5) ahead for good in the second quarter. Running back Shadrach Thornton got N.C. State going early with an 18-yard scoring pass to Jaylen Samuels. UCF (9-4) began the night ranked in the top 10 in fewest yards allowed a game, as well as pass efficiency, rushing and scoring defense. But the co-champions of the American Athletic Conference had no answers for Brissett and a supporting cast that amassed 488 yards of total offense – over 200 more than opponents averaged

against the Knights during the regular season.

QUICK LANE BOWL Rutgers 40, North Carolina 21: At Detroit, Josh Hicks ran for 202 yards and a touchdown and Rutgers beat North Carolina in the inaugural Quick Lane Bowl at Ford Field. Gary Nova threw for 184 yards and two TDs, and Robert Martin ran for 100 yards and two scores to help the Scarlet Knights (8-5) cap their first Big Ten season. Hicks was selected the player of the game. Owned and operated by the NFL’s Detroit Lions, the bowl replaced the Little Caesar’s Pizza Bowl, which had been played in Detroit under various names since 1997. The new bowl was hoped to make a bigger impact with a Big Ten vs. ACC matchup, but drew a disappointing crowd. The announced attendance was 23,876.

back Jerick McKinnon was emerging as a factor in the ground game when these two last met, but he’s on injured reserve now with a back injury and Matt Asiata, who got just one carry in the last game, is the Vikings’ main threat on the ground. Asiata is tough running inside and a factor in the red zone, but not a guy who’s going to scare a run defense. As much as Bridgewater is a work in progress, the biggest threats to the Bears defense will be a resurgent Greg Jennings and third-year wideout Jarius Wright, who has come on lately, as well. The bottom line is, if the Bears are able to put all the distractions aside and Cutler takes care of the football, this is a game they likely are to win.

• Chicago Football editor Hub Arkush can be reached at harkush@chicagofootball. com or on Twitter @Hub_Arkush.

On more than a handful of NBA teams, Aaron Brooks would be a major story. A big-time scorer for the 2009-10 Rockets when he won The Most Improved Player Award, off to China during the NBA lockout in 2011, and then searching for a return to greatness with four NBA teams since. Major story, indeed. But for the Bulls, he’s just another piece. Another weapon for coach Tom Thibodeau to choose from off his bench. “There’s always room for improvement, but we’re winning games,” Brooks said Friday. “I’ve been playing in them, so that’s pretty good.” Downplay things much? With Kirk Hinrich on the shelf with a bad hamstring, Brooks has been doing more than just “pretty good.” In his past five games, the 6-foot point guard was averaging 15.6 points and 4.6 assists, coming off the bench, as well as a Thibodeau favorite to finish games in the fourth quarter. “I have a lot of roles,” Brooks said. “Tom uses me however he wants … Coach Thibs, uses me however he wants to use me. I knew that would be my role, just whatever is needed at the time. Just gives you different options. “I think with this team you have a lot of different pieces that work, and at any given time you can do something different. So I hope coach is just having fun with all of us and it continues to work.” That it does, as the Bulls now have won eight of their past nine games, as Brooks and his bench mates are a big reason why. Besides Brooks, there’s Nikola Mirotic and Taj Gibson, Hinrich when he’s healthy, and even E’Twaun Moore and Tony Snell seeing

some minutes with certain matchups. And as far as Thibodeau needing a defined finishing group like he insisted at the start of the year, the emerging depth has changed those plans. “You may have a group going well that you ride,” Thibodeau said. “If someone gets a hot hand, you may go with that. You have a pretty good idea of who you’re going to finish with, but that can change if guys are performing well. The big thing is it’s not an individual thing. It’s how the group is performing. We look at everything. “As you wind down, it’s situational. A lot of it is, what’s going on in the game? Do you have a lead? Are you trying to protect the lead? Do you need more scoring? Hopefully, you have that answer on the bench. The big thing is everyone is sacrificing for the team. You have to put the team first. Whatever gives us our best chance of winning, that’s what we’re going to do.” Coming home: New Orleans has visited the Bulls twice since Chicago’s own Anthony Davis was drafted out of Kentucky with the first pick in the 2012 draft. Davis had a concussion the first time and a broken hand the second. Finally, it appears Davis will play in front of his hometown Saturday, however, and does so as a serious MVP candidate so far this season. “He’s something,” said Thibodeau, who coached Davis this summer with Team USA. “I was around him all summer and I don’t know if there’s any big that’s more talented than him. There’s nothing that he can’t do. He’s got great touch, he can post, put it on the floor. He’s got great hands, he’s great defensively. He’s got the skills of a guard, and the speed and quickness of a guard and obviously the size of a big. So it’s a tough combination.”

MAVERICKS

Nowitzki passes Hayes for 8th on NBA scoring list DALLAS (AP) – Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki has passed Elvin Hayes for eighth place on the NBA’s career scoring list and 10th on the combined NBA-ABA list. The highest-scoring foreign-born player in league his-

tory hit a long jumper early in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night to put him at 27,314 points, one ahead of Hayes. The 7-foot German passed Hakeem Olajuwon for ninth and the top spot among foreigners Nov. 11.

Illini under .500 again • ILLINI Continued from page C1 Illinois’ defense is improving and even has a chance to be quite good next season. There are athletes on this team – Ward, receiver Mikey Dudek and several others – who look like big-time players and potentially big-time winners. But the Illini still are as clueless when things are going well as they are when things are going badly. They are below .500 for the third straight season under Beckman and, after such a sloppy display here, deserve to be. “I’m not worried about it,” Ward said of the fumble AP photo that completely changed the Illinois running back Donovonn Young leaps Louisiana Tech course of the game. “It’s in defender Bryson Abraham during the first half of the Heart of the past now.” Dallas Bowl on Friday in Dallas. The Illini lost, 35-18. As are the three other

plays that shaped the outcome. One was a first-quarter wheel route to Kenneth Dixon that went for an 80-yard touchdown to put the Bulldogs on top, 14-3. The next was the aforementioned picksix, a 69-yard touchdown by Xavier Woods that might not have happened if not for an uncalled hold on Dudek; still, it was an ill-advised throw by Reilly O’Toole into double coverage. And the last one – shortly after Ward’s fumble – was another wheel route, a 70-yard play to Carlos Henderson that set up the Bulldogs’ first offensive points in nearly three full quarters of action. They’re all in the past, like this OK-but-not-really Illinois season. Not to pick on Ward, but the Illini had better worry about it. If they don’t, what’s going to really change?

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FIVE-DAY PLANNER

BLACKHAWKS

SATURDAY

TEAM

It’s beginning to look a lot like 2013 for Hawks’ ‘D’ By MARK LAZERUS

Saturday Consolation C Bracket Game 33: Johnsburg vs. Grant, 9 a.m. Consolation B Bracket Game 34: South Elgin vs. Marian Central, 10:30 a.m. Consolation A Bracket Game 35: Crystal Lake South vs. Prairie Ridge, noon Game 36: Jefferson vs. Huntley, Consolation C championship, 1:30 p.m. Game 37: Lakes vs. Bartlett, Consolation B championship, 3 p.m. Game 38: Cary-Grove vs. Carmel, Consolation A championship, 4:30 p.m. Game 39: Zion-Benton vs. Jacobs, third place, 6 p.m. Game 40: Barrington vs. Larkin, championship, 7:30 p.m.

JEFFERSON 63, JOHNSBURG 39 17 13 15 18 – 63 12 15 4 8 – 39

JEFFERSON (63) Minneyfield 1 2-3 4, Kyles 0 0-0 0, Brown 3 2-3 8, Ellis 3 1-1 7, Rogers 8 0-0 23, Q. Smith 4 0-0 8, Hunter 0 0-0 0, Upshaw 2 1-2 5, Young 3 0-2 6, Saleh 1 0-0 2, C. Smith 0 0-0 0. Totals: 25 6-11 63. JOHNSBURG (39) Stark 0 0-0 0, Anderson 1 3-5 5, Kreassig 4 1-1 9, Whiting 1 0-0 2, Jordan 1 2-3 4, Bein 0 1-1 1, Rackow 0 1-2 1, Lobermeier 4 0-0 10, Shelton 1 0-0 2, Huff 2 1-2 5. Totals: 14 9-14 39. 3-point goals: Jefferson 7 (Rogers 7), Johnsburg 2 (Lobermeier 2). Total fouls: Jefferson 19, Johnsburg 12.

HUNTLEY 60, GRANT 52 Huntley Grant

13 7 24 16 – 60 14 11 6 21 – 52

HUNTLEY (60) Esikiel 0 0-0 0, J. Flores 7 0-0 16, Coss 1 0-0 2, Zobott 2 0-1 4, Bessey 3 3-5 9, Tizora 0 0-0 0, C. Boesch 2 8-10 12, Cruz 6 2-4 17, Behnke 0 0-0 0. Totals: 21 13-22 60.

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF Blackhawks 35 23 10 2 48 107 Nashville 33 22 9 2 46 95 St. Louis 34 21 10 3 45 100 Winnipeg 35 18 10 7 43 88 Minnesota 32 16 13 3 35 93 Colorado 34 13 13 8 34 90 Dallas 33 14 14 5 33 95 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF Anaheim 36 23 8 5 51 104 San Jose 35 19 11 5 43 99 Vancouver 33 20 11 2 42 99 Los Angeles 35 17 11 7 41 97 Calgary 36 18 15 3 39 104 Arizona 34 12 18 4 28 80 Edmonton 35 7 21 7 21 75 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Montreal 35 22 11 2 46 95 Tampa Bay 36 21 11 4 46 117 Detroit 35 18 8 9 45 100 Toronto 35 20 12 3 43 118 Boston 35 18 14 3 39 91 Florida 32 15 9 8 38 73 Ottawa 34 14 14 6 34 90 Buffalo 35 13 19 3 29 69 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF Pittsburgh 34 22 7 5 49 108 N.Y. Islanders 34 23 11 0 46 105 N.Y. Rangers 32 18 10 4 40 97 Washington 34 17 11 6 40 99 Philadelphia 34 14 14 6 34 97

GA 98 90 91 88 98 112 121 GA 84 96 87 102 91 82 94 115 GA 80 94 83 90 101

NEW ORLEANS 7 p.m. WGN AM-1000

at Indiana 6 p.m. WGN AM-1000

WEDNESDAY

BROOKLYN 7 p.m. CSN AM-1000 GRAND RAPIDS 7 p.m. WCUU

Noon: Military Bowl, Cincinnati vs. Virginia Tech, at 1 p.m.: Sun Bowl, Arizona St. vs. Duke, at El Paso, Texas, CBS 2:30 p.m.: Independence Bowl, Miami vs. South Carolina,

NHL 8 p.m.: Blackhawks at Colorado, CSN, AM-720

at Shreveport, La., ABC 3:30 p.m.: Pinstripe Bowl, Boston College vs. Penn St., at New York, ESPN AP photo

but you come in with more speed and you might have some odd-man rushes, too. Everybody has to play a part.” Through 35 games, the Hawks have allowed an average of 2.03 goals a game, best in the league and way down from last year’s middling 2.6. If the past month or so has started to feel a lot like the Hawks’ Stanley Cup season of 2013, there’s a good reason. They led the league that season, too, winning the Jennings Trophy by surrendering an average of 2.02 goals a game. Perhaps most impressive is how the Hawks have been able to shut down opponents who are chasing the lead and taking more chances offensively. The Hawks have given up a mere 21 goals in 35 third periods, again the best in the league. In 2013, they gave up only 35 in 48 games, third-best. “I think it’s comparable to that year, for sure,” defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson said. “We’re just comfortable out there, playing in our own end when the teams are pressuring. We trust the system that we’re playing and that the coaches want us to play. Everybody in here takes pride on not being scored on.”

The Hawks have been so effective defensively, it hasn’t much mattered who’s been in goal. Crawford, Antti Raanta and rookie Scott Darling all have posted eye-popping numbers. They’ve been excellent, no doubt. But as they’ll be quick to tell you, they’ve gotten plenty of help, as the Hawks steer opponents away from the slot and force them to take lower-percentage shots from farther away. Throw in a penalty-killing unit on a record pace (90.7 percent) and an offense that controls the puck most of the time, anyway (the Hawks average a league-best 35.2 shots a game), and there simply aren’t too many opportunities for opponents to score. It worked in 2013. And the Hawks feel it can work again. “We’ve got confidence in our team game right now,” Seabrook said. “We just feel like we’re going to go out there and succeed every time. When everybody’s working together, you can deal with injuries, you can slot guys in, and still continue to be successful. The whole team’s buying in right now, and it’s been great.”

BARTLETT 57, MARIAN CENTRAL 55 Marian Central Bartlett

14 18 12 11 – 55 8 23 17 9 – 57

MARIAN CENTRAL (55) Hardie 0 0-0 0, Pischke 9 4-6 27, Lindell 2 0-0 6, Waytule 3 0-0 6, Kaufmann 2 1-1 5, Gibson 0 0-0 0, Horney 0 0-0 0, Ohlrich 3 3-4 9, Ricchiuto 1 0-1 2, Drivas 0 0-0 0. Totals: 20 8-12 55. BARTLETT (57) Johnson 0 0-0 0, Reyes 1 0-0 3, Dicanio 2 1-2 5, Ourth 0 0-0 0, Hasenberg 2 0-1 5, C. Pauletti 3 2-3 8, Jimenez 7 6-8 23, Awalt 0 0-0 0, T. Pauletti 3 0-0 6, Anderson 2 0-0 5. Totals: 21 9-14 57. 3-point goals: Marian Central 7 (Pischke 5, Lindell 2), Bartlett 6 (Jimenez 3, Hasenberg, Reyes, Anderson). Total fouls: Marian Central 15, Barlett 12.

CARY-GROVE 59 CRYTSAL LAKE SOUTH 56 19 16 11 10 – 56 18 9 22 10 – 59

CL SOUTH (56) Baker 2 0-0 5, Geske 7 0-0 19, Buckner 2 1-1 5, Schingel 3 0-0 7, Bartusch 4 0-0 9, Reich 4 0-0 11, Friesen 0 0-0 0. Totals: 22 1-1 56. CARY-GROVE (59) Gregoire 5 8-10 22, Blair 2 1-2 6, Sutherland 0 0-0 0, Ruhland 2 0-0 4, Coleman 2 0-0 4, Meyer 5 0-0 15, Loch 1 1-2 4, Schmidt 1 0-0 2, Barr 1 0-0 2. Totals: 20 10-14 59. 3-point goals: CL South 11 (Geske 5, Reich 3, Schingel, Bartusch, Baker), Cary-Grove 11 (Meyer 5, Gregoire 4, Loch, Blair). Total fouls: CL South 16, CaryGrove 9. Fouled out: Baker.

CARMEL 71, PRAIRIE RIDGE 66 (2OT) Prairie Ridge 10 5 20 18 Carmel 11 18 2 22

8 5 – 66 8 10 – 71

PRAIRIE RIDGE (66) Martin 0 0-0 0, Otto 6 5-6 20, Lamb 0 0-0 0, Kinowski 7 0-0 17, Dorn 1 2-4 4, Card 3 2-2 7, Bradshaw 4 2-2 11, Berg 3 1-2 7. Totals: 23 12-16 66. CARMEL (71) Julien 1 0-0 2, Bailey 3 2-4 9, Reid 6 5-5

19, Pabst 1 0-0 2, Barnes 2 2-2 7, Duff 10 7-8 32, Owens 0 0-0 0. Totals: 23 16-19 71.

Huntley Batavia

3-point goals: Prairie Ridge 8 (Otto 3, Kinowski 3, Card, Bradshaw), Carmel 9 (Duff 5, Reid 2, Bailey, Barnes). Total fouls: Prairie Ridge 20, Carmel. Fouled out: Bradshaw, Berg.

HUNTLEY (43) Costantino 0 0-1 0, Clausen 2 2-2 6, Barreto 2 1-3 6, Rubino 0 1-2 1, Abbey Brown 0 0-2 0, Moffett 1 0-0 2, Andrews 11 3-4 28. Totals: 16 9-15 43. 3-point goals: Huntley 4 (Andrews 3, Barreto).

LARKIN 66, JACOBS 51 Larkin Jacobs

17 15 13 21 – 66 14 10 16 11 – 51

LARKIN (66) Sanders 1 0-0 2, Kyles 4 3-4 15, Negron 11 2-2 24, McFadden 6 0-0 12, Gardon 2 0-0 4, Hunter 2 1-2 5, Adams 2 0-0 4, Stewart 0 0-0 0, Mardis 0 0-0 0. Totals: 28 6-8 66. JACOBS (51) Orange 5 3-4 14, Mack 2 3-4 8, Boeckh 1 0-0 3, Krutwig 5 3-7 13, Bindi 5 0-2 10, Canady 1 1-3 3, Ross 0 0-0 0, Randl 0 0-0 0. Totals: 19 10-18 51. 3-point goals: Larkin 4 (Kyles 4), Jacobs 3 (Orange, Mack, Boeckh). Total fouls: Larkin 11, Jacobs 14.

MARENGO E.C. NICHOLS TOURNAMENT Saturday’s Local Team Games 11th place game Crystal Lake Central vs. Woodstock North, noon. Fifth place game Woodstock vs. Wauconda, 4:30 p.m. Championship game Marengo vs. Richmond-Burton, 7:30 p.m.

YORK JACK TOSH HOLIDAY CLASSIC ST. PATRICK 55, MCHENRY 32 McHenry St. Patrick

16 12 7 8 – 43 9 10 11 7 – 37

4 3 11 14 – 32 8 17 17 13 – 55

McHENRY (32) O’Toole 2 0-2 5, Mulhall 2 2-3 6, Bellich 2 0-2 5, Lersch 5 1-4 11, Klein 2 0-1 4, Michel 0 1-3 1. Totals: 13 4-16 32. 3-point goals: McHenry 2 (Bellich, O’Toole). Saturday’s Games Wheaton Warrenville South vs. McHenry, 10:30 a.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL MONTINI CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT HUNTLEY 43, BATAVIA 37

Saturday’s Game Huntley vs. Montini, 4:45 p.m.

DUNDEE-CROWN TOURNAMENT NEW TRIER 74, DUNDEE-CROWN 44 Dundee-Crown New Trier

7 14 13 10 – 44 18 19 22 15 – 74

DUNDEE-CROWN (44) Lococo 1 0-0 2, Sanchez 2 0-0 6, Barker 1 4-4 7, Hrinowich 0 1-2 1, Fed 0 3-4 3, Michalski 5 3-6 13, Lawrence 2 0-0 4, Laboy 3 2-2 8. Totals: 14 13-18 44.

7 p.m.: New Orleans at Bulls, WGN, AM-1000

BILL NEIBCH HOLIDAY CLASSIC LYONS 52, JACOBS 37 5 13 12 7 – 37 19 11 6 16 – 52

JACOBS (52) Surges 3 1-1 8, Sidor 1 4-8 6, Richman 1 0-0 2, Anderson 1 2-6 4, Powell 2 0-0 6, Barnec 3 1-1 7, Hernandez 1 2-2 4. Totals: 12 10-18 37.

NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Friday’s Games No games scheduled Saturday’s Games Blackhawks at Colorado, 8 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Buffalo, 6 p.m. Detroit at Ottawa, 6 p.m. Carolina at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m. New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m. Boston at Columbus, 6 p.m. Winnipeg at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Washington at Pittsburgh, 6:30 p.m. Dallas at St. Louis, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Nashville, 7 p.m. Anaheim at Arizona, 7 p.m. Edmonton at Calgary, 9 p.m. San Jose at Los Angeles, 9 p.m.

AHL Friday’s Games Wolves 6, Milwaukee 2 Toronto 4, Hamilton 0 Manchester 5, Worcester 4, SO Springfield 2, Hartford 1, SO Syracuse 3, Albany 2, OT Bridgeport 2, Providence 0 Hershey 4, Lehigh Valley 2 Utica 2, Adirondack 1 Binghamton 3, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 0 Rochester 4, Lake Erie 1 Iowa 2, Rockford 1 San Antonio 7, Texas 3

EASTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L Pct Bulls 20 9 .690 Cleveland 18 11 .621 Milwaukee 15 15 .500 Indiana 10 20 .333 Detroit 6 23 .207 Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 22 7 .759 Brooklyn 13 15 .464 Boston 10 17 .370 New York 5 26 .161 Philadelphia 4 24 .143 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 21 8 .724 Washington 20 8 .714 Miami 14 16 .467 Orlando 11 21 .344 Charlotte 10 20 .333 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct Houston 21 7 .750 Memphis 21 8 .724 Dallas 21 10 .677 San Antonio 18 13 .581 New Orleans 15 14 .517 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 24 7 .774 Oklahoma City 15 16 .484 Denver 13 17 .433 Utah 9 20 .310 Minnesota 5 23 .179

GB — 2 5½ 10½ 14 GB — 8½ 11 18 17½ GB — ½ 7½ 11½ 11½ GB — ½ 1½ 4½ 6½ GB — 9 10½ 14 17½

PREPS BASKETBALL

1 p.m.: Kentucky at Louisville, ESPN2

6 p.m.: Beach Ball Classic, CSN+ 7:45 p.m.: Beach Ball Classic, CSN+

2 p.m.: Northern Kentucky at Northwestern, BTN

BETTING ODDS

FOOTBALL NFL

NFC

NATIONAL CONFERENCE North W L T Pct PF PA x-Detroit 11 4 0 .733 301 252 x-Green Bay 11 4 0 .733 456 328 Minnesota 6 9 0 .400 312 334 Bears 5 10 0 .333 310 429 East W L T Pct PF PA y-Dallas 11 4 0 .733 423 335 Philadelphia 9 6 0 .600 440 374 N.Y. Giants 6 9 0 .400 354 366 Washington 4 11 0 .267 284 394 South W L T Pct PF PA Carolina 6 8 1 .433 305 371 Atlanta 6 9 0 .400 378 383 New Orleans 6 9 0 .400 378 404 Tampa Bay 2 13 0 .133 257 387 West W L T Pct PF PA x-Seattle 11 4 0 .733 374 248 x-Arizona 11 4 0 .733 293 279 San Francisco 7 8 0 .467 286 323 St. Louis 6 9 0 .400 318 334 AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA y-New England 12 3 0 .800 459 296 Miami 8 7 0 .533 364 336 Buffalo 8 7 0 .533 326 280 N.Y. Jets 3 12 0 .200 246 377 South W L T Pct PF PA y-Indianapolis 10 5 0 .667 431 359 Houston 8 7 0 .533 349 290 Jacksonville 3 12 0 .200 232 389 Tennessee 2 13 0 .133 244 411 North W L T Pct PF PA x-Cincinnati 10 4 1 .700 348 317 x-Pittsburgh 10 5 0 .667 409 351 Baltimore 9 6 0 .600 389 292 Cleveland 7 8 0 .467 289 317 West W L T Pct PF PA y-Denver 11 4 0 .733 435 340 San Diego 9 6 0 .600 341 329 Kansas City 8 7 0 .533 334 274 Oakland 3 12 0 .200 239 405 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Sunday’s Games Bears at Minnesota, noon Indianapolis at Tennessee, noon Jacksonville at Houston, noon San Diego at Kansas City, noon Cleveland at Baltimore, noon Dallas at Washington, noon N.Y. Jets at Miami, noon Buffalo at New England, noon Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, noon New Orleans at Tampa Bay, noon Carolina at Atlanta, 3:25 p.m. Detroit at Green Bay, 3:25 p.m. Arizona at San Francisco, 3:25 p.m. St. Louis at Seattle, 3:25 p.m. Oakland at Denver, 3:25 p.m. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.

DALLAS (at Washington) Clinches home-field advantage throughout NFC playoffs with: — Win and Arizona loss or tie and Detroit/Green Bay tie Clinches first-round bye with: — Win and Seattle loss or tie and Arizona loss or tie, OR — Win and Detroit/Green Bay tie, OR — Seattle loss and Arizona loss DETROIT (at Green Bay) Clinches NFC North with: — Win or tie Clinches home-field advantage throughout NFC playoffs with: — Win and Seattle loss or tie and Arizona loss or tie, OR — Tie and Seattle loss and Arizona loss and Dallas loss or tie GREEN BAY (vs. Detroit) Clinches NFC North and first-round bye with: — Win Clinches home-field advantage throughout NFC playoffs with: — Win and Seattle loss or tie SEATTLE (vs. St. Louis) Clinches NFC West with: — Win, OR — Tie and Arizona loss or tie, OR — Arizona loss Clinches home-field advantage throughout NFC playoffs with: — Win and Detroit/Green Bay game does not end in a tie, OR — Win and Dallas loss or tie, OR ARIZONA (at San Francisco) Clinches NFC West with: — Win and Seattle loss or tie, OR — Tie and Seattle loss Clinches home-field advantage throughout NFC playoffs with: — Win and Seattle loss or tie and Green Bay loss or tie, OR — Tie and Seattle loss and Dallas loss or tie and Green Bay/Detroit tie Clinches first-round bye with: — Win and Seattle loss or tie, OR CAROLINA (at Atlanta) Clinches NFC South with: — Win or tie ATLANTA (vs. Carolina) Clinches NFC South with: — Win

COLLEGE

NEW ENGLAND (vs. Buffalo) — Clinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs DENVER (vs. Oakland) Clinches first-round bye with: — Win or tie, OR — Cincinnati Loss, OR — Cincinnati tie and Indianapolis win

BOWL GLANCE Friday Heart of Dallas Bowl Louisiana Tech 35, Illinois 18 Quick Lane Bowl At Detroit Rutgers 40, North Carolina 21 St. Petersburg (Fla.) Bowl N.C. State 34, UCF 27 Saturday Military Bowl At Annapolis, Md. Virginia Tech (6-6) vs. Cincinnati (9-3), noon (ESPN)

LISLE HOLIDAY CAGE CLASSIC

PITTSBURGH (vs. Cincinnati) Pittsburgh clinches AFC North with: — Win

HAMPSHIRE 49 ILLIANA CHRISTIAN 29

SAN DIEGO (at Kansas City) Clinches playoff spot with: — Win

Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas Duke (9-3) vs. Arizona State (9-3), 1 p.m. (CBS)

3-point goals: Jacobs 3 (Powell 2, Surges).

Hampshire Illiana Christian

14 16 6 4

9 10 – 49 9 10 – 29

HAMPSHIRE (49) Heine 3 0-0 6, Thompson 1 0-0 2, Lazar 2 0-0 4, Peters 1 1-2 3, DeChant 3 0-0 6, N. Dumoulin 2 0-0 5, Benoit 5 0-1 10, R. Dumoulin 3 2-3 9. Totals: 20 3-5 49.

Pacific Division W L Golden State 23 5 L.A. Clippers 20 10 Phoenix 17 14 Sacramento 12 17 L.A. Lakers 9 21

BALTIMORE (vs. Cleveland) Clinches playoff spot with: — Win and San Diego loss or tie KANSAS CITY (vs. San Diego) Clinches playoff spot with: — Win and Baltimore loss and Houston loss or tie HOUSTON (vs. Jacksonville) Clinches playoff spot with: — Win and Baltimore loss and San Diego loss

3-point goals: Hampshire 2 (R. Dumoulin, N. Dumoulin).

NBA

11 a.m.: Maine at Seton Hall, FS1 Noon: North Carolina Wilmington at Minnesota, BTN

CINCINNATI (at Pittsburgh) — Clinched playoff spot Clinches AFC North with: — Win or tie Clinches first-round bye with: — Win and Denver loss or tie

BASKETBALL 33 14 16 3 31 80 107 36 12 17 7 31 78 104 34 10 20 4 24 70 93

11 a.m.: Eastside Catholic vs. Trinity Christian, ESPNU 3 p.m.: Bothell vs. Miami Central, ESPNU 7 p.m.: Bingham vs. Booker T. Washington, ESPNU

11 a.m.: Georgetown vs. Indiana, at New York, ESPN2

WEEK 17 AFC

Saturday’s Game Bartlett vs. Dundee-Crown, 2 p.m.

Jacobs Lyons

PREPS FOOTBALL

PLAYOFF SCENARIOS

3-point goals: Dundee-Crown 3 (Sanchez 2, Barker).

NBA

7 p.m.: Holiday Bowl, Nebraska vs. Southern Cal, at San

Winnipeg Jets right wing Michael Frolik (left) and Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Diego, ESPN Hjalmarsson battle for a bouncing puck during the first period Tuesday at the MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL United Center.

3-point goals: Huntley 5 (Cruz 3, J. Flores 2), Grant 3 (Graves 3). Total fouls: 17, Grant 19. Fouled out: J. Kaye.

CL South Cary-Grove

3 p.m.: UAB at North Carolina, ESPN2 4 p.m.: Oakland at Marylans, BTN 5 p.m.: Gonzaga at BYU, ESPN2 6 p.m.: Wright State at Ohio State, BTN 8 p.m.: Kennesaw State at Illinois, BTN

Annapolis, Md., ESPN

GRANT (52) Montagno 6 4-5 16, Graves 4 3-4 14, Lewis 0 0-0 0, Rapp 0 0-0 0, J. Kaye 7 2-4 16, Kusiak 3 0-0 6, A. Kaye 0 0-0 0. Totals: 20 9-13 52.

Columbus New Jersey Carolina GA 72 70 86 81 89 101 113

NASHVILLE 7:30 p.m. CSN AM-720

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

HOCKEY NHL

at Colorado 8 p.m. CSN AM-720

TV/Radio

PREPS

Friday Game 25: Jefferson 63, Johnsburg 39 Game 26: Huntley 60, Grant 52 Game 27: Lakes 72, South Elgin 71 (OT) Game 28: Bartlett 57, Marian Central 55 Game 29: Cary-Grove 59, Crystal Lake South 56 Game 30: Carmel 71, Prairie Ridge 66 (2OT) Game 31: Barrington 88, Zion-Benton 81, OT Game 32: Larkin 66, Jacobs 51

TUESDAY

ON TAP SATURDAY

Patrick Kane’s instinct is always to attack. The fun thing to do, perhaps even the more productive thing to do, would be to hang around the blue line, read the play, anticipate a change in possession and then streak up the ice looking to get sprung on a breakaway. And Kane still does plenty of that, when the situation calls for it. But other times, you’ll see him and the other offensive-minded Blackhawks forwards deep in their own end – supporting the defensemen in the corners and giving them easier options for outlet passes, lifting sticks from behind, blocking passing and shooting lanes. Not everybody has to be Marian Hossa or Marcus Kruger, but everybody has to chip in at least a little. The forwards help out the defensemen. The defensemen help out the goaltender. The goaltender helps out everybody. Kane said the Hawks have “probably the best defensive corps in the league.” Brent Seabrook credited the forwards for coming back so aggressively. Corey Crawford usually can’t go three sentences without raving about “the guys in front of me.” It’s the “team game” Joel Quenneville is always talking about. And it’s why the Hawks – loaded with as many skill players as any team in the league – are the stingiest team in the league. “First and foremost, when you go out there, you always want to score and you always want to create chances,” Kane said. “But it’s important to not think that way. It’s important to maybe think a little bit more defensively. Because the offense can come from good defense. Sometimes you get the puck deeper in your own end,

JACOBS’ JIM HINKLE CLASSIC

MONDAY

at Rockford 4 p.m. WCUU

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BOYS BASKETBALL

SUNDAY at Minnesota Noon Fox AM-780, FM-105.9

Team allowing an NHL-best 2.03 goals a contest

Jefferson Johnsburg

SPORTS 7

Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. Miami (6-6) vs. South Carolina (6-6), 3 p.m. (ESPN2) Pinstripe Bowl At Bronx, N.Y. Boston College (7-5) vs. Penn State (6-6), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl At San Diego Nebraska (9-3) vs. Southern Cal (8-4), 7 p.m. (ESPN)

TRANSACTIONS Pct .821 .667 .548 .414 .300

GB — 4 7½ 11½ 15

Friday’s Games Brooklyn 109, Boston 107 Cleveland 98, Orlando 89 Milwaukee 107, Atlanta 77 Detroit 119, Indiana 109 New Orleans 97, San Antonio 90 Oklahoma City 98, Charlotte 75 Houston 117, Memphis 111, OT Dallas 102, L.A. Lakers 98 Denver 106, Minnesota 102 Portland 114, Philadelphia 93 Phoenix 115, Sacramento 106 Saturday’s Games New Orleans at Bulls, 7 p.m. Toronto at L.A. Clippers, 2:30 p.m. Boston at Washington, 6 p.m. Orlando at Charlotte, 6 p.m. Memphis at Miami, 6:30 p.m. Indiana at Brooklyn, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Milwaukee, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Utah, 8 p.m. New York at Sacramento, 9 p.m. Minnesota at Golden State, 9:30 p.m. Thursday’s Games Bulls 113, L.A. Lakers 93 Washington 102, New York 91 Oklahoma City 114, San Antonio 106 Miami 101, Cleveland 91 L.A. Clippers 100, Golden State 86

PROS BASEBALL National League WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Agreed to terms with 2B Dan Uggla, 1B Clint Robinson, 3B Ian Stewart and RHPs Heath Bell, Mitch Lively and Scott McGregor on minor league contracts. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Suspended N.Y. Knicks F Quincy Acy one game and fined him $15,000 for a Flagrant Foul Two during Thursday’s game. HOUSTON ROCKETS — Signed F Josh Smith. Released F Tarik Black. FOOTBALL National Football League BEARS — Agreed to terms with C Roberto Garza on a one-year contract. NFL — Fined Oakland DE Justin Tuck, San Francisco OT Joe Staley and Detroit DE Ziggy Ansah $22,050; Seattle RB Marshawn Lynch $11,050; and San Francisco WR Anquan Boldin $10,000 for their actions during last week’s games. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Placed OL Alex Boone and S Bubba Ventrone on injured reserve. Signed WT Trindon Holliday to a two-year contract and CB Cameron Fuller from the practice squad. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Released DT Travian Robertson. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Agreed to terms with WR Louis Murphy on a

multi-year contract extension. HOCKEY National Hockey League CAROLINA HURRICANES — Recalled G Daniel Artshuller from Florida (ECHL) to Charlotte (AHL). COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Added C Sean Collins from Springfield (AHL) by emergency recall. MONTREAL CANADIENS — Assigned D Dalton Thrower from Hamilton (AHL) to Brampton (ECHL). NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Fired coach Pete DeBoer. Reassigned G Maxime Clermont from Orlando (ECHL) to Albany (AHL). NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Recalled G Kent Simpson from Stockton (ECHL) to Bridgeport (AHL). PITTSBURGH PENGUINS — Recalled G Eric Hartzell from Wheeling (ECHL) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL). VANCOUVER CANUCKS — Assigned G Joe Cannata from Utica (AHL) to Ontario (ECHL).

COLLEGES GEORGIA — Announced RB Todd Gurley will enter the NFL draft. KANSAS — Named Mike Dibbini women’s soccer coach. PITTSBURGH — Named Pat Narduzzi football coach. SOUTH CAROLINA — Announced RB Mike Davis will enter the NFL draft.

GLANTZ-CULVER LINE College Football PTS O/U UNDERDOG Saturday Military Bowl At Annapolis, Md. Cincinnati 2½ (51) Virginia Tech Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas Arizona St. 7½ (65) Duke Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. Miami 3½ (61) South Carolina Pinstripe Bowl At Bronx, N.Y. Boston College 2½ (40) Penn St. Holiday Bowl At San Diego Southern Cal 7 (62) Nebraska Monday Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn. West Virginia 3½ (67) Texas A&M Russell Athletic Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Oklahoma 3½ (53) Clemson Texas Bowl At Houston Arkansas 6 (45) Texas Tuesday Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn. LSU 7½ (52½) Notre Dame Belk Bowl At Charlotte, N.C. Georgia 7 (56½) Louisville Foster Farms Bowl At Santa Clara, Calif. Stanford 14 (48) Maryland Wednesday Peach Bowl At Atlanta TCU 3½ (56½) Mississippi Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz. Arizona 3 (68) Boise St. Orange Bowl At Miami Gardens, Fla. Mississippi St. 7 (61½) Georgia Tech Thursday Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. Auburn 6½ (63½) Wisconsin Cotton Bowl Classic At Arlington, Texas Baylor 2½ (71½) Michigan St. Citrus Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Missouri 5 (47½) Minnesota Rose Bowl Playoff Semifinal At Pasadena, Calif. Oregon 9 (72) Florida St. Sugar Bowl Playoff Semifinal At New Orleans Alabama 9 (58½) Ohio St. Friday Armed Forces Bowl At Fort Worth, Texas Pittsburgh 3 (53½) Houston TaxSlayer Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Tennessee 3½ (51½) Iowa Alamo Bowl At San Antonio UCLA 1½ (59½) Kansas St. Cactus Bowl At Tempe, Ariz. Washington 5½ (56½) Oklahoma St. Jan. 3 Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl Florida 6½ (56½) East Carolina Jan. 4 GoDaddy Bowl At Mobile, Ala. Toledo 3½ (67) Arkansas St. FAVORITE

NFL Sunday FAVORITE TODAYO/U UNDERDOG at Minnesota 6 (44) Bears at Green Bay 7½ (47) Detroit at Houston 9½ (40½) Jacksonville at Pittsburgh 3½ (48) Cincinnati Indianapolis 7 (46½) at Tennessee at Baltimore 13 (39½) Cleveland at New England 4½ (44) Buffalo at Miami 6 (42) N.Y. Jets at Atlanta 3½ (47½) Carolina at Kansas City Pk (40½) San Diego at N.Y. Giants 2½ (52) Philadelphia Dallas 5½ (49) at Washington New Orleans 4 (47) at Tampa Bay at Seattle 12½ (41) St. Louis at San Francisco 6½ (36½) Arizona at Denver 14 (48) Oakland NCAA Basketball FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG Georgetown-x 2½ Indiana at Ohio St. 16 Wright St. at Green Bay 3½ Georgia St. Kentucky 1 at Louisville at Minnesota 17 UNC Wilmington atSaintMary’s(Cal) 11½ Santa Clara at Maryland 17½ Oakland at North Carolina 25 UAB at San Diego 7 Portland Gonzaga 4½ at BYU San Francisco 1½ at Pacific at Pepperdine 13 IUPUI at Georgia 15 Mercer at Tennessee 20 Tennessee St. at UNLV 17 S. Utah x-at New York NBA FAVORITE LINE O/U at Bulls 5½ (201) at L.A. Clippers 5 (212½) at Charlotte 4½ (192) at Washington 9 (203) Memphis 5 (193½) at Brooklyn 2 (193) Atlanta 3 (207½) at Utah 7½ (193½) at Sacramento 7½ (204½) at Golden State 17 (217)

UNDERDOG New Orleans Toronto Orlando Boston at Miami Indiana at Milwaukee Philadelphia New York Minnesota

NHL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG Blackhawks -160 at Colorado at Minnesota -165 Winnipeg Detroit -130 at Ottawa at Tampa Bay -250 Carolina N.Y. Islanders -200 at Buffalo Boston -135 at Columbus at N.Y. Rangers -220 New Jersey at Pittsburgh -170 Washington at Nashville -200 Philadelphia at St. Louis -180 Dallas Anaheim -170 at Arizona at Los Angeles -140 San Jose at Calgary -190 Edmonton

LINE +140 +145 +110 +210 +170 +115 +180 +150 +170 +160 +150 +120 +165

8 ADVICE • Saturday, December 27, 2014 • Section C • Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com

Neat-freak’s girlfriend thinks suggestions are nitpicking Dear Abby: Is nitpicking a poor trait to have? I see it as a positive thing as long as matters are brought up in a helpful way. If you want a healthy relationship with the person you live with, isn’t it best to tell her what you think should be done and how? Two examples: My girlfriend likes to take her socks off when she’s lying on the couch. She rolls them off her feet with the opposite foot and they sometimes end up in the corner of the couch, but most of the time on the floor. Also, dishes never get rinsed off, washed or put away on time.

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips The sock thing is gross, and the dishes end up stinking or the food gets stuck on them. Also, the dishes sit in the strainer, not the cupboard. My girlfriend thinks I go overboard and bombard her with these suggestions. I’d like to know how you and your readers feel about nitpicking. – Likes Things Neat

In Louisville Dear Likes Things Neat: I find it interesting you used

the term “nitpicking.” Is that what your girlfriend calls it when you tell her she’s doing something that bothers you? Nitpicking encompasses more than asking someone to pick up her socks or not leave the dishes in the sink or on the counter. (If she washes them, shouldn’t you put them into the cupboard?) There are few things that a neatnik finds more upsetting than living with someone who is disorganized. You and your girlfriend appear to have some very basic differences. If you’re planning to make this romance a lifelong commitment, I’m warning both of you in advance that

you can’t change another person. Got it? Dear Abby: I’ve been doing my mother-in-law’s hair for the last seven years. I became very busy with clients and had her double-booked in between clients because she wasn’t a paying customer. She felt “shuffled around” and decided to text me, telling me she will go to another hairdresser. I’m hurt and don’t understand why she wouldn’t communicate this to me directly so we could have worked something out. What’s the best way to handle this? –

Hairdresser In California Dear Hairdresser: Talk with

her directly. Tell her you received her text and the snub wasn’t intentional. One would think she’d realize you were doing her a favor by working her in, but if she can’t understand that, then perhaps it’s better she see another stylist. Accept it and move on. Dear Abby: My daughter calls me (hands-free) when she is driving in her car. We have lively conversations and I enjoy her calls. However, she is always either running errands or on her way to work when she calls. I can be in the middle of a sentence when she announces, “Oops, Mom, I’ve reached

my destination. Gotta go. Love you!” Am I wrong to feel she is “fitting” me in? Or should I just be happy for the call? – A

Mom In Connecticut Dear Mom: It may seem as if your daughter is “fitting you in,” but at least she ends the conversations with an expression of love. If her schedule is busy, her drive time may be the optimum time for her to talk privately. So be happy – it’s better than never hearing from her at all. • Write Dear Abby at www.dearabby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Mechanics of balance explained Dear Dr. K: What are the body parts, or systems, that help us balance? Dear Reader: You’re asking a very interesting question. I never even thought about it until I went to medical school. When I learned what I’m about to tell you, I thought it was interesting. However, I didn’t appreciate how important problems with balance would be for my patients. A lot of people begin to notice subtle problems with balance when they enter their 60s. Over the next two decades, their balance can become problematic enough that it affects their health. Poor balance can cause falls that can lead to disability, and sometimes death. Good balance, by contrast, builds confidence and fosters independence. Our daily balancing acts require intricate coordination between body systems. These include the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), the vestibular system (brain and inner ear), the visual system (brain and eye) and a vast web of position-sensing nerves called proprioceptors. • A part of the brain called the cerebellum oversees balance and movement. It receives sensory information, such as sight, sound and touch, from our nerves.

ASK DR. K Dr. Anthony Komaroff Another part of the brain oversees other aspects of balance, such as attention, planning and movement. It also supplies memories important to balance. For example, when you face a balance challenge such as a slippery sidewalk or rocky path, you have a memory of how you moved your body in the past to deal with such situations. • The spinal cord serves as a bridge between brain and body. Nerves along its length receive feedback from the peripheral nervous system, a lacework of nerve fibers that branch out from the central nervous system to the far reaches of the body. The spinal cord also initiates reflexes, such as the quick-stepping response to an unexpected push. It delivers commands to the muscles too, telling them to make voluntary movements. • The body’s balance mechanism is called the vestibular system. It is housed in the inner ear structure and is made up of three semicircular tubes. These tubes consist of bone-encased membranes filled with fluid and lined with hair cells. As

you move, fluid in the canals shifts and bends the hair cells. This prods them to fire messages to the brain telling it how much you moved and in which direction. • In the visual system, the eyes send visual information to the brain, continually logging where you are in relation to surrounding objects. • The position-sensing nerves called proprioceptors are responsible for proprioception – the ability to perceive where your body is in space. Proprioception helps you stay balanced and move through your environment without stumbling or bumping into things. Found primarily in muscles, tendons and joints, proprioceptors stream information to the brain. The brain instructs muscles to contract in large or small ways as conditions change (when you’re on uneven ground, for example). I’ve put descriptions and photos of two exercises to help improve your balance on my website, www.askdoctork.com. As I have grown older, I’ve come to appreciate how important balance is, and how helpful the exercises are. I think you will, too.

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More reviews at PlanitNorthwest.com Saturday, December 27, 2014 • Page C9

REVIEWS & LOCAL SHOWTIMES OF NEW MOVIES ON SCREEN NOW

LOCAL SHOWTIMES

“BIG EYES”

“INTO THE WOODS”

“UNBROKEN”

STARRING: Amy Adams, Christoph

STARRING: Anna Kendrick, Meryl

STARRING: Jack O’Connell, Takamasa

Waltz, Krysten Ritter

Streep, Chris Pine

“ANNIE” AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 9:30, 10:45 a.m., 1:30, 4:15, 7:00, 9:45 p.m. Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 11:00 a.m., 1:35, 4:10, 6:45, 9:20 p.m. Classic Cinemas Woodstock – 11:00 a.m., 1:35, 4:10, 6:45, 9:20 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 10:50 a.m., 1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 9:10 p.m.

Ishihara, Domhnall Gleeson

PLOT: A drama about the awakening of

PLOT: A witch tasks a childless baker

PLOT: After a near-fatal plane crash

the painter Margaret Keane, her phenomenal success in the 1950s and the subsequent legal difficulties she had with her husband, who claimed credit for her works in the 1960s. RATED: PG-13 for thematic elements and brief strong language TIME: 1 hour, 45 minutes VERDICT: To call “Big Eyes” a Tim Burton movie is a bit of a bait-andswitch. True, Burton directed the film, whose subject, the painter Margaret Keane, he has long admired. Best known for her sticky-sweet paintings of doe-eyed waifs that became the middlebrow rage in the late 1950s and 1960s, then kitschy collectibles of high-ironic style decades later, Keane seems like the ideal subject for Burton: a visual-art analogue to filmmaker Ed Wood, to whom Burton paid homage so gloriously in a 1994 film. “Big Eyes” doesn’t approach the sublime or subversive heights of “Ed Wood.” Written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karazsewski, the film has a much more conventionally uplifting feel, which probably suits its protagonist more than the usual Burton combination of worship and winking playfulness. Portrayed by Amy Adams in a restrained, mouselike performance, Keane comes across as sympathetic but not terribly deep. As with Reese Witherspoon’s character in “Wild,” it’s the female journey of selfdiscovery and empowerment that “Big Eyes” is interested in. For Keane, that journey was one from put-upon housewife and weekend painter to victim of a controlling husband and patriarchal art world, finally becoming the standard-bearer for claiming the social space she once passively ceded to sexism and self-doubt. Admittedly, that’s an engrossing, even awe-inspiring trip. It’s impossible not to like “Big Eyes,” which presents its heroine as a genuine, if self-effacing proto-feminist pioneer. “Big Eyes” is technically and aesthetically attractive. As provocative as the questions it raises are – questions about connoisseurship vs. populism, personal expression vs. the market, and the dark arts of press, publicity and shrewd self-invention – the film’s achievements stay on the surface of those themes rather than plunging deeper. The heroine of what Burton clearly intended as a real-life feminist parable remains strangely inert throughout her own story, a stance belied by the still-vital figure the artist, now in her 80s, presents today. Then again, maybe the best way to take Margaret Keane seriously – if not as a painter, then as a revolutionary icon – is to leave her mysteries intact. “Big Eyes” presents viewers with the image of a woman who, like the heroine in “Wild,” manages to tap her deepest sadness to find the source of her greatest strength.– The

and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their family tree. RATED: PG for thematic elements, fantasy action and peril and some suggestive material TIME: 2 hours, 4 minutes VERDICT: This is one Disney film that’s definitely not a light fairy tale. For those unfamiliar with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s 1987 Broadway musical, that fact might come as a surprise. Fans, meanwhile, probably will be left wondering where the subversive edge has gone. Devotees might scoff, but director Rob Marshall, his team and his charismatic cast have created a deliriously dark and engrossing spectacle – until the last 45 minutes, when it all falls apart. “Into the Woods” brings together the stories of Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Jack and the Beanstalk (Daniel Huttlestone), Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford) and Rapunzel (MacKenzie Mauzy) when a witch (Meryl Streep) challenges a baker (James Corden) and his wife (Emily Blunt) to retrieve a number of objects. Blunt and Corden anchor the film, while Streep, sporting a ratty, cerulean blue mane, belts her way out of “Mamma Mia” prison and into our musical goodwill, delivering some of the film’s most emotional moments. Kendrick is as delightful as possible as an indecisive Cinderella, too, but the biggest surprise comes from Chris Pine, who proves his comedic prowess. The most glaring issue with “Into the Woods” is the story itself. Just when you think it’s reached a conclusion, you realize there’s still nearly half a film left. Things get infinitely weirder and darker and end up nullifying most of what was captivating in the first part. It’s hard not to get swept up in the grand production of it all. The film looks timeless. Also, the sweeping overhead shots makes it feel like you are indeed somewhere real. But the magic drains as the minutes wear on – that’s the danger of teasing the audience with a false ending.– The Associated Press

in WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he’s caught by the Japanese Navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp. RATED: PG-13 for war violence including intense sequences of brutality and for brief language TIME: 2 hours, 17 minutes VERDICT: Louis Zamperini – a war hero, Olympian and subject of a celebrated book – deserves a better movie than the one Angelina Jolie gives him. She has talked nonstop about how inspirational, uplifting, courageous Zamperini’s story is. Yet the Oscarwinning actress completely misses the point with a bland, tedious film. Jolie basically divides her movie into two settings – Zamperini surviving 47 days adrift on a raft in shark-infested waters and then enduring two years as a Japanese prisoner of war. She doesn’t bother exploring from where Louis’s incredible fortitude hails. At least it looks terrific, thanks to the great cinematographer Roger Deakins (“True Grit,” “Skyfall”). The most interesting part of Zamperini’s story is what happens after the war and how he reassimilated to society. He suffered severe post traumatic stress and was eventually able to return to Japan to make peace with his captors. That enormous ability to forgive would have been a hell of a movie, huh? All Jolie serves up is a postscript before the end credits – and it doesn’t really finish. As Zamperini, O’Connell, a newcomer, shows no range. He’s too pretty. The scenes of abuse are so drawn out that they undermine an already weak screenplay based on Laura Hillenbrand’s best-seller. By the time Zamperini (who died in July at age 97) lands at his second Japanese labor camp, Jolie is just spinning her wheels. Perhaps she was too close to it to take the risks required to make it amazing. She’s passionate, her movie isn’t.– More

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“THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES” AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 2D: 9:40 a.m., 12:50, 4:05, 7:20, 10:30 p.m.; 3D: 11:30 a.m., 1:50, 2:40, 8:20, 11:30 p.m. Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 2D: 11:00 a.m., 1:00, 2:00, 4:00, 7:00, 8:00, 10:00 p.m.; 3D: 5:00 p.m. Classic Cinemas Woodstock – 2D: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 p.m.; HFR 3D: 11:00 a.m., 2:00, 5:00, 8:00 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 2D: 12:10, 3:30, 7:15 p.m.; 3D: 10:05, 10:35 p.m. HFR 3D: 11:10 a.m., 2:25, 6:05, 9:30 p.m.

“THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR”

“THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 1”

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“THE IMITATION GAME” Regal Cinemas – 12:40, 3:50, 6:40, 9:35 p.m.

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Press

“UNBROKEN” AMC Lake in the Hills 12 – 10:10 a.m., 1:15, 4:40, 5:00, 6:45, 7:45, 9:50, 10:50 p.m. Classic Cinemas Carpentersville – 1:05, 4:00, 6:50, 9:45 p.m. Classic Cinemas Woodstock – 1:05, 4:00, 6:45, 9:45 p.m. Regal Cinemas – 11:20 a.m., 2:40, 7:00, 10:20 p.m.

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STARRING: Mark Wahlberg, Jessica Bennett’s debt causes him to borrow money from his mother and a loan shark. RATED: R for language throughout and for some sexuality/nudity TIME: 1 hour, 51 minutes VERDICT: “If you’re not a genius, don’t bother,” the English professor played by Mark Walhberg in “The Gambler” blithely tells his students. That should be one clue you’re not gonna like this guy. But there’s a bigger problem with that line, because it inadvertently makes us think: If you’re not doing a genius remake of an old movie, why bother? Director Rupert Wyatt’s new version of the 1974 drama that starred James Caan as a self-destructive gambler lacks the bite and heft of the first. It also largely wastes an excellent cast. At the center is Wahlberg, a talented and appealing actor who is either miscast or misguided here. As Jim Bennett, a professor with a dangerous addiction to gambling, he’s cool, slick, handsome – and that’s pretty much it. We don’t understand why people keep giving this infuriating character another chance – like his mother (an excellent Jessica Lange). Or like Amy (Brie Larson), the thoughtful student in Jim’s class. It’s clear that Jim doesn’t know when to stop. At blackjack, he’ll win, and win again, and then bet it all – until he loses. Most of the movie’s good lines pretty much all go to John Goodman, who livens up the proceedings each time he appears. Somehow, Jim will have to figure out how to save himself. The ending – a departure from the original, again – is satisfyingly creative and suspenseful. By then, though, it feels too late. We didn’t really care enough about Jim to be invested in his ultimate fate. They sorta lost us at hello.– The Associated

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Content Now

“THE GAMBLER” Lange, John Goodman

“TOP FIVE”

“INTO THE WOODS”

Washington Post

PLOT: Lit professor and gambler Jim

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“NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB”

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Dustin Diamond, who played Screech on the 1990s TV show “Saved by the Bell,” was charged Friday with stabbing a man during a bar fight on Christmas. Diamond, 37, faces charges of felony second-degree recklessly endangering safety charge, disorderly conduct and carrying a concealed weapon. According to the criminal complaint, Diamond told police that he and his fiancée went out to several bars Thursday night in Port Washington, Wisconsin. The couple, who lives in Port Washington, got into a tussle with two men and another woman at the Grand Avenue Saloon, the complaint said. Police say they responded at 11:15 p.m. Thursday to a report of a stabbing at a bar. When police caught up with their SUV down the road from the bar, Diamond told police he had a “pen” in his hand when he grabbed one of the men, according to the complaint. Police found in the car a switchblade, the point of which was covered in what appeared to be blood.

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BUZZWORTHY “It’s not just something that represents history to a movie set – it is now history for sure,” says Rich Curilla, the oneman curator and custodian of the now-closed Alamo Village. Alamo Village, a 400-acre plot of land about 120 miles west of San Antonio, was carved out of a large ranch in the late 1950s for Wayne’s directorial debut. Starring Richard Widmark as Jim Bowie and Wayne as Davy Crockett, “The Alamo” had an estimated $12 million budget, huge for its time. The 4-foot-thick Alamo facade was modeled off a 1936 map of the historic building – drawn up for the Texas centennial that year – and set construction took nearly two years. Unlike the real Alamo, which is dwarfed by taller buildings in the heart of San Antonio, the view from Wayne’s Alamo offered a panorama of iconic Texas and Western images. “To Hollywood, a movie set is just a means to an end,” said Curilla, a film and Alamo historian who spent his summers in college during the late 1960s at the site and began working there full-time in 1988. “I think Wayne was cognizant of building a monument and not just a movie set.”

Jazz great Buddy DeFranco dies at 91

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Las Vegas New Year’s Eve prep takes year effort LAS VEGAS – A destination devoted to entertaining visitors every single day can’t just throw any old party to ring in the New Year. For one night only, about 340,000 people spending some $226 million are expected to crowd the Strip and downtown Fremont Street all looking to be wowed – and for that reason, Las Vegas casino operators, event planners, tourism agencies and more have spent months if not the entire year planning ways to do so. The result? A veritable revelry buffet to choose from, some free, most at a price, quite a bit so exclusive it requires an invite from the hotel-casinos throwing the parties for prized customers. Showrooms will welcome A-list performers such as Jennifer Lopez at Caesars Palace, new duo Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga at Cosmopolitan and Maroon 5 at Mandalay Bay. Nightclubs promise performers Iggy Azalea and Drake, among others. But, really, most will only need to look up. Fireworks will shoot from the roofs of seven Strip hotel-casinos timed to a medley of pop music. Groups wanting an eye-level or aerial view of the fireworks show can buy a spot inside the orbs of the new, perpetually moving High Roller observation wheel on the Strip that will come to a halt during a portion of the show. Package deals start at $2,500.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. – Renowned jazz clarinetist Buddy DeFranco – who collaborated with Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday and other top singers and musicians of his era – has died at the age of 91, his family said Friday. DeFranco’s family told The Associated Press that the famed musician died Wednesday evening at a Panama City hospital. DeFranco’s wife, Joyce, said he had been in declining health in recent years. The couple lived in Panama City. DeFranco, a member of the American Jazz Hall of Fame, performed at venues around the world for 75 years and recorded with musicians including Sinatra, Holliday, Art Tatum, Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett. He conducted the Glenn Miller Orchestra for eight years from 1966 to 1974. “Buddy DeFranco almost single-handedly was the clarinetist who moved the harmonic and rhythmic language forward from where Benny Goodman left off into the much more adventurous territory of bebop and beyond, while never forgetting his roots in swing music. He also was unfailingly kind and supportive to every other clarinetist who came after him,” said leading jazz clarinetist Ken Peplowski. DeFranco was named a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master and later named a Living Jazz Legend in a Kennedy Center ceremony. DeFranco was recognized 16 times with the Playboy AllStar award for top jazz clarinetist in the world.

Several hundred watch ‘The Interview’ in Chicago-area BUFFALO GROVE – Several hundred people in suburban Chicago were among those who watched Sony Pictures’ movie “The Interview” on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Movie theaters in Buffalo Grove, Naperville and Woodridge screened the comedy after threats from hackers nearly derailed its release. The Seth Rogen-James Franco film depicts the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Sony initially called off its release after major theater chains dropped the movie. But company officials changed their minds after President Barack Obama and others criticized the decision. Sony made the movie available online and at about 300 independent theaters.

Texas movie set used by John Wayne fading away BRACKETTVILLE, Texas – Time and Mother Nature are threatening to dismantle the Alamo. Not the original, but the replica 18th-century Spanish mission and Old West movie set John Wayne built for his Oscar-nominated 1960 movie and that for decades was a tourist mecca and film production site.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS Guitarist Scotty Moore (Elvis Presley’s band) is 83. Actor John Amos (“Men in Trees,” “The West Wing”) is 75. Actress Charmian Carr (Liesl in “The Sound of Music”) is 72. News correspondent Cokie Roberts is 71. Guitarist Mick Jones of Foreigner is 70. Actor Gerard Depardieu is 66. Singer Karla Bonoff is 63. Guitarist David Knopfler of Dire Straits is 62. Drummer Jeff Bryant (Ricochet) is 52.

Actor Ian Gomez (“Felicity,” “The Drew Carey Show”) is 50. Actress Eva LaRue (“CSI: Miami”) is 48. Guitarist Matt Slocum of Sixpence None the Richer is 42. Actor Wilson Cruz (“My So-Called Life”) is 41. Actor Masi Oka (“Hawaii Five-O,” “Heroes”) is 40. Actress Emilie de Ravin (“Once Upon a Time,” “Lost”) is 33. Singer Hayley Williams of Paramore is 26. Singer Shay Mooney of Dan and Shay is 23.

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118 Route 173 • Antioch, IL

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ELGIN TOYOTA 1200 E. Chicago St. Elgin, IL

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23 N. Route 12 • Fox Lake

GARY LANG MITSUBISHI 815/385-2100

KNAUZ HYUNDAI

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RAY SUZUKI

119 Route 173 • Antioch, IL

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RAYMOND KIA

www.oharehonda.com

815/385-7220

3340 Oakton St., Skokie, IL

www.arlingtonkia.com

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Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

www.piemontechevy.com

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www.garylangauto.com

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847/426-2000

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888/800-6100

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www.gurneedodge.com

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

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BILL JACOBS MINI

GURNEE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM

GARY LANG CADILLAC

www.motorwerks.com

111 S. Rte 31 • McHenry, IL

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800/935-5909

815/385-2000

815/385-2100

847/683-2424

815/338-2780

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5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

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2145 S. Eastwood Dr. • Woodstock, IL

www.steves-auto-sales.com

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www.motorwerks.com

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

847/838-4444

www.motorwerks.com

800/935-5909

GARY LANG BUICK

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800/935-5393

www.springhillford.com

www.raymondchevrolet.com

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200 N. Cook Street • Barrington, IL

888/600-8053

www.raychevrolet.com

847/395-3600

www.st-charles.mercedesdealer.com

888/280-6844

CRYSTAL LAKE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE

847/587-3300

MERCEDES-BENZ OF ST. CHARLES

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815/385-2000

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

888/682-4485 www.andersoncars.com

PAULY TOYOTA MOTOR WERKS PORCHE

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

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800/935-5913 www.motorwerks.com

MOTOR WERKS CERTIFIED OUTLET Late Model Luxury Pre-Owned Vehicles

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

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PRE-OWNED

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BILL JACOBS VOLKSWAGEN 2211 Aurora Avenue • Naperville, IL

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

847/381-9400

2 CLASSIFIED • Saturday, December 27, 2014 • Section D • Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com Woodstock/Beverly Gardens Sharp 2BR in town, quiet setting. Lots of amenities, Section 8 OK. Starting @ $750. 815-206-4573

Marengo, 1 & 3 bedroom, most utilities includes, new paint & carpet, $650 & up Broker Owned 815-347-1712

McHenry - Villas Newly developed townhomes for rent 2BR, 2.5BA, 2 car attached garage Pets OK, 24 hr. maintenance. Available to show by appointment Monday thru Saturday

Woodstock / McHenry, 2 Bedroom basement, laundry ,garage, deck starting at $930 & Up. Broker Owned 815-347-1712

Marengo – Downtown, single room for rent $120/wk, includes utilities quiet building, W/D on site no pets, 815-482-6347

Round Lake – Long Lake, 3 BR., Free Buildable Lot, 3 Car Garage, New Windows, Corian Countertops, Dead End Street, Very Private, Fairfield/Rollins. $120,000 Move in ready condition. Call: 847-875-6739

LEASE GROUND FOR HUNTING Looking for good habitat/farm to lease/archery, hunt deer. Contact MIke 815-751-8173

815/363-0322 815/307-4884

PUBLIC NOTICE Legal Notice

MARENGO 2BR DUPLEX

1.5BA, 1st floor laundry room, full basement, 2 car garage. $1050/mo + sec. 815-568-6311

WOODSTOCK 3 BEDROOM 1.5 Bath, A/C, Stove, Refrigerator, Garage, No Pets. Broker Owned. 847-683-7944 HURRY!!

MARENGO, 1-2 BR., 1 BA., 3 + Car Garage, $1,000/mo + security. Call: 815-482-8068 McHenry, 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch, 1 car garage. finished basement $1250/mo. 815-378-8300

McHenry/Island Lake 3BR Ranch Newly remodeled, 2 bath, full bsmt, W/D hook-up, lake rights. $1300/mo + sec. 815-258-0708

RENT TO BUY

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F002; James Ramirez; Boat; $385 Unit A002; Bruce T Heitbrink; $256 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 27, 30, 2014. #5735)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ILLINOIS McHENRY COUNTY, JUVENILE DIVISION

Case No.: 14JD000208

815-814-6004

Richmond Lovely Home on Lake w/acreage, 4+ bedroom, 4+ bath, $1950/mo. Contact Jennifer @ 847-662-3303

Sales to be held on: 12/31/204 at 9:00 A.M.

IN THE INTEREST OF E.J.C. A minor.

Flexible Credit Rules Gary Swift Berkshire Hathaway Starck Realty

Notice is hereby given the following amounts must be received in cash or certified funds to the office of Schlegel Self Storage, 740 Washington St., Woodstock, IL 60098 or under the Illinois Self Storage Act the contents of the below listed units will be considered abandoned and sold or disposed of in accordance with the law.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Huntley, Sun City, Townhome 2 BR , 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage many upgrades $139,900 847-669-5573, 847-899-4804

You Want It? We've Got It! Classified has GREAT VARIETY!

877-264-CLAS (2527)

Freddy Campos, and any unknown Fathers, and to All Whom It May Concern: Take notice that on November 19, 2014, Delinquency petitions were filed under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 by ASSISTANT STATE'S ATTORNEY, Daniel J. Wilbrandt in the Circuit Court of The 22nd Judicial Circuit, McHenry County enti-

y ty tled 'In the Interest of E.J.C., a Minor', and that in the courtroom of Judge MAUREEN P. MCINTYRE, or any Judge sitting in her stead in Room 101 of the McHenry County Government Center, Woodstock, Illinois, on January 21, 2015 at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, an adjudicatory hearing will be held upon the petition to have the Minor declared to be a ward of the court under that Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINOR. NOW, UNLESS YOU APPEAR at the hearing and show cause against the Petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you, and an order of judgment entered. December 22, 2014 /s/ Katherine M. Keefe (Clerk of the Circuit Court) (Published in the Northwest Herald December 27, 2014. #5738)

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 THEODORE NEIL BIRNBAUM Deceased Case No. 14PR000346

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 27, 2014, January 3, 10, 2015. #5736)

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a proposed intergovernmental boundary line agreement between the Villages of Algonquin and Huntley will be considered by the Village of Algonquin President and Board of Trustees on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ganek Municipal Center, 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, IL, at which time and place any person desiring to attend and participate may be present. A copy of the proposed amendment to the jurisdictional boundary agreement is available for public inspection at the Ganek Municipal Center, 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, IL, during regular business hours. (Published in the Northwest Herald December 27, 2014. #5729)

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of: THEODORE NEIL BIRNBAUM of: LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL Letters of office were issued on: 12/22/2014 to: Representative: MORIAH DAWN BIRNBAUM 37 FOX HILL DR NATICK, MA 01760-1413

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

whose attorney is: ZANCK COEN WRIGHT & SALADIN 40 BRINK STREET CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014 Claims against the estate may be filed within six months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within six months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditor, whichever is later, shall be barred.

(Published in the Northwest Herald December 27, 2014, January 3, 10, 2015. #5728)

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Public Notice is hereby given that on DECEMBER 22, 2014, 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

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Dated DECEMBER 22, 2014

Will BUY UR USED CAR, TRUCK, SUV,

2001Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT. 4 Door, 4x4, 5.4 gas. 7ft. Bed. Extremely clean. No rust. Call for pictures. Asking $11,000 obo 847-875-6739 please text.

4X4 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED 2006 Jeep Liberty limited, black, loaded. $6500 847-354-0578

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“don't wait.... call 2day”!!

815-575-5153

1994 GEO METRO XFI

For sale for parts, new rebuilt transmission, $400/obo. 815-505-1523

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Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com • Section D • Saturday, December 27, 2014 • TV - 36" Sony Triniton with stand. Works great. Free if you haul away. Call Susan 815-455-1313.

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West Germany, add to your collection. Starting at $75 847-987-8632

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Jacket Suede, Ladies size 16. Excellent condition from Berman's Leather $25 815-363-8974

Oak, with original hardware, good shape, 2 small doors, 1 large door, no shelves, silver inside. In storage in Volo, $400/firm. 331-551-1421

JACKETS ~ WOMEN'S

Ironwood Statue Collection

Wilson Black Leather, size X-large, $55. Wool Navy Pea Coat, size 16, $45. Excellent condition on both. 815-459-6751 LEATHER JACKET ~ WOMAN'S

Brown with fur collar and liner. Size medium, $150, has matching fur headband for $30, together price is $170. 847-802-4949

WAHL APPLIANCE

$75 815-690-4258

Baseball Cards

Stars, Sets, Rookies. Price range $1-$40. 815-338-4829 HOF STARS

Basketball Cards

Stars, Sets, Lots of Rookies. Price range $1-$50. 815-338-4829 Lots of 90's Sets BATHTUB - Antique, primitive metal bathtub painted blue, the bowl of the tub is lined with two layers of blue fabric with tiny flowers. Bowl diameter: 23 1/4"; top upright rim at back is 6" high & 29" long; the seat ledge just in front of the upright back rim is 5" at deepest & tapers down around the large rim; the height of the tub at the back from floor to top of upright rim is 18-1/2" $185, 815-236-1747 McHenry

CLAW FOOTED BATH TUB Cast iron, has all feet attached, needs some refinishing, in storage in Volo, $300. 331-551-1421 DOLL- Paradise Galleries Porcelean 18” Cinderella Doll w/slipper and authenticity. New, never out of box. $40. 815-690-4258 E.T. Movie Original stuffed toy figure w/ original tag - 11" tall. $25. 815-236-1747 McHenry.

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Vince Lombardi framed picture. $40. Call Pat 815-455-1313

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View Sonic 15” Super Bright Slim Profile LCD Display Monitor, Model cfrVA520, like new with original box, $50. 847-309-6404

GREAT XMAS GIFT! View Sonic 19” Slim Profile LCD Display Monitor, Model VX900, like new, $75. 847-309-6404 Find. Buy. Sell. All in one place... HERE! Everyday in Community Classified

MOTOROLA CB RADIO CONTROLS IN MIC, GOOD COND, W/ANT CALL 815 236 1355 $100 OBO, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL

Turntable, 1970 Marantz model 6200 excellent cond. $250 815-578-0212

TV ~ SANYO

Weight Lifting Bar Bells, $10 815-459-4586 Exercise Chair. Ab-DOer, Pro Model $25. 815-236-7715

GREAT XMAS GIFT! Set of adjustable dumbbels, NEVER USED with (4) 2.5lb plates and (6) 5lb plates, $75. 847-309-6404 You Want It? We've Got It!

19” flat screen, EXC COND! $65. 847-854-7980

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MIXING BOWLS - 3 matching: "Hall's Superior Quality Kitchenware - Eureka Homewood Pattern". Lg 8 5/8", Med 7 3/8", Sm 6 1/8" $39. McHenry. 815-236-1747

Non-Sports Cards

RECORD COLLECTION. 33 1/3 speed Record Collection of 350 albums. Variety of music. $175 takes all. 815-262-3917

Antique Trunk

We place FREE ads for Lost or Found in Classified every day!

Lenox, 12 figurines, 1 for each month, made of china with 24K gold accents. Comes with mirrored display, certificate of authenticity in original boxes, $130/all. 630-624-7162

GREAT XMAS GIFT!

LLADRO

FREEZER ~ COMMERCIAL Gibson Heavy Duty, 4'8” x 2'4”, $50. 847-546-7691

Padded Top $75 815-690-4258

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AB Lounger 1 mo old, $30 Android Tablet with keyboard and holder, $75. Kindle Reading Tablet $35. Spring Grove 815-307-9034

12 pc. Nativity set + many more pieces, starting at $150. 847-987-8632

'94 Marvel Masterpiece and Plasm Warriors. Lots of Others. Sets at $25. 815-338-4829 Add to your collection

Antique Lane Cedar Chest

OFFICE DESK Metal, good condition! $25 Spring Grove area 815-675-6199

CUCKOO CLOCKS

Charming wooden Swiss Alps/Black Forest clocks approximately 13" H, 11"W, 7"D with pine cone pendulums. $100/ea. 847-987-8632

15 assorted wildlife $115 for all. 847-854-7980

Reconditioned Appliances Sales and Service Lakemoor 815-385-1872

KitchenAid Side by Side Fridge, $150 815-814-3748 Leave Msg.

Firetech Fireplace Propane or gas. 24.5” x 23.5” New. $75. 815-385-2829

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SEWING MACHINE Turn of the century antique Gerlinger pedal sewing machine in wood cabinet; needs belt. Asking $75, call 815-337-6775

STONE CROCK

Vintage, Robbinson Ransbottom Blue Crown 30 gallon in excellent condition, $325. 815-790-8513 Tools - 2 plastic milk crates of tools, approx 30 + items, and all $140. 847-961-6626 VANITY - Beautiful antique pine w/ attached mirror & center drawer. Brought from England by dealer, 37-1/4"W x 20"D & 29-1/2" to top of vanity. Mirror 22-3/8"W x 35-3/8"H. Center drawer has metal pull. Legs & side mirror supports have charming decorative sculptured detail. $400. 815-236-1747

Baby Shower (17) 3” pink baby bottle candles, $10/all 815-404-9570 Fischer Price Crawl thru House, w/Radio, $15 Fischer Price Jumpy Jumper w/ Music $15 815-404-9570 PLAYPEN – Fisher Price, New, zoo animals, has cover big enough for two babies $60 815-477-1183 - evenings

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11 month old female Hound mix She was relinquished when the other dogs in the house didn’t like her. She’s a funny pup with long legs. Good girl that needs someone to love.

AURORA

1 year old female Tabby & White DSH She was found as a pregnant stray. She had 3 kittens born at the shelter. Very stressed in the cat room with so many cats. Can you help her out?

FRANK

1 year old male Spaniel mix This handsome guy came to us on a transport. He has quickly become a favorite due to his happy personality. Get ready to have your heart stolen.

HAPPY

Helping Paws Animal Shelter 2500 HARDING LANE, WOODSTOCK, 60098

female - Beagle mix under 2 This girl loves people and is happiest when she is giving her love to them. Meet Sally this Saturday at the Crystal Lake Petsmart from 11-12:30.

FREDDIE

male -Terrier Mix - JIMI 2 years Freddie is very friendly and loves to play. He is very smart and loves to learn new things.

HENDRIX

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

815-455-9411

CORA

3Year old Calico DSH female Cora loves her tummy rubbed and to be in your lap. She likes to explore until she ﬁnds a perfect spot to nap.

DOT

1 Year old Tortie Female DSH Dot is a beautiful affectionate girl. She may be best as an only cat or just needs time to warm up.

BEATRICE

Male - DSH - 6 years Jimi came into rescue after his owner passed. He is a front de-claw, that is looking for a forever home.

MARISSA

3 ½ Years old Female Black and White For $20.00 you get a sweet lap cat who loves to chat. She would be best as an only pet to give you all of her love.

HEIDI

Heidi has been found! Thank you all for your help! Heidi has been found! She is doing great, happy and healthy. She will be spending Christmas on a nice warm couch with all the treats she can eat. Thank you to the community for your help in ﬁnding her.

FRECKLES

Will be at the Algonquin Petsmart on 12/27 from 11:30 to 1 Come and meet the Beagle boys! Both are friendly and super sweet!

A Heart For Animals

SPARKY

847-868-2432 www.aheartforanimals.org

JOSEY

15 yr old black Josey is a healthy senior, black, front declawed. Her owner went into a nursing home. She has many more years to give. Sweet and good companion kitty.

CHANDLER

815-385-0005 TOOTSIE

3 year old RatTerrier mix Tootsie is a 3 year old Rat Terrier mix weighing only 8 pounds. She loves everyone and loves to play with toys. She would make an excellent lap dog.

ROSCOE

3 year old boy Front paw declawed and thoroughly loves wet food and his ears rubbed. He wants to be the king of his castle!

3 month old male Chandler is a neutered 3 month old short hair white with tabby markings male kitten. Sweet, social and purrfectly playful. See Chandler Sat. Nov. 15th at the McHenry Petsmart from 11 til 2.

See our cats daily at the Petsmarts in McHenry and Algonquin

JUANITA

young Chi mix Juanita is a young Chi mix, rescued from a hoarding situation. She’s a little doll baby.

On Angels’ Wings Pet Rescue Crystal Lake

www.OnAngelsWingsinc.org • 224-688-9739

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

Will be at the Algonquin Petsmart on 12/27 from 11:30 to 1 Both boys are looking for homes, please come and meet them.

8 yr old Dilute Calico Marissa is very friendly, spayed and an affectionate sweet girl.

Animal Outreach Society www.animaloutreachsociety.org

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

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

815-459-6222 • mcac.petﬁnder.com

Rottweiler Mix Adult Denny is about 6 years old and is an absolute teddy bear. He was transported to Pets In Need from Texas as the shelter he was at closed.

815-728-1462

815-338-4400

SALLY

American Chihuahua –Young DENNY BEAR FLOWER Staffordshire Terrier Adult -Young Flower is approx. 4 years old Happy came to Pets In Need and weighs about 6 lbs. She from Waukegan Animal is very shy at ﬁrst but once Control. Her name says it all... she gets to know you she is She is one Happy girl! She is very loyal. Come meet Flower about 1 1/2 years old and and some of her friends at would love a chance to show the Petco in McHenry, this you how great of a girl she Saturday from 11:00 to 3:00. is. Won’t you please consider giving her a new forever P.O. Box 58 • Ringwood, IL 60072 home? e-mail: pincare@earthlink.net

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male Husky and over a year old Hi, my name is Coco. I was an owner surrender from Illinois where I was either chained outside or kept in my crate inside. Needless to say, living like that wasn’t ideal and I never really learned proper husky manners but progress is being made!)

VALERIE

female Husky and over a year old I am what’s called a bi-eyed which means one blue and one brown eye. I am a fun loving, energetic Husky that would enjoy going for a walk or run. My foster parents have been doing great with me.

Forever Husky Rescue

RIVER

female Alaskan Malamute and over a year old Now that River has ﬁnished recoverying, she is very playful. She now hopes that someone will give her the love and attention she deserves for the rest of her forever life.

815-893-9755 www.foreverhusky.org

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TOTAL GYM FIT Like new. Includes Ab Crunch attachment, workout DVD's and lots of new extras. The Ergonomic Guideboard does glide like butter for the best comfort possible. Paid $1800, selling for $500 OBO. Call Karen at 815-321-3595 in Woodstock, IL.

TREADMILL

Full size, fold up to wall unit. $400/obo 815-505-1523

MIXED FIREWOOD Oak, Maple & Cherry . $90 for 1FC, 2FC for $170. FREE Stacking and Delivery 815-321-2077

Gas Fireplace Log Set. Larger Logs / Look Real ! $35/set. 815-403-5598 Jim Verhaeghe Seasoned Firewood mixed $90/facecord, free local delivery, stacking available 847-334-5740 / 847-732-4014

BAR STOOLS (3)

Dining Room Set 12 pc. Set includes; table, 2 inserts, 2 pads, 6 chairs & glass faced china cabinet All in good condition $400 815-236-7943 10am-6pm DINING ROOM TABLE - light oak, leaf, 4 chairs and 2 captain chairs with China cabinet and buffet. $400, call Susan 815-455-1313

Chair - Over size Reading Chair Forest Green $50 call for pic's , Crystal Lake 605-431-8911

Chest of Drawers, 5 drawers w/matching night stand, white excellent cond. $150 815-900-8569

Coffee Table

White formica square 40” x 40” x 15” high, $40. 708-309-5397 Computer Desk, Corner unit, Solid Wood excellent cond $100 815-900-8569

Couch, loveseat and oversized chair, recliner, all matches, charcoal grey, all in good condition! $250/all. Kitchennook, $99. Patio Furniture, $200. 815-519-4781 COUCH, LOVESEAT Fabric, Neutral color COFFEE TABLE $250/all 847-875-0733

CURIO CABINET Blonde, oval top, smaller and tall, used once, paid $499, $289/obo/cash 815-477-1183 Don't See What You're Looking For Today? Check Back Tomorrow! Never The Same Paper Twice! Community Classified 877-264-CLAS (2527) www.NWHerald.com

CIRCULAR SAW, ROUTER AND JUMP STARTER all for $75. Huntley area. 847-515-8012

DUAL RECLINER, Fabric, with ottoman. Excellent condition. $75. Call Susan 815-455-1313

HUTCH Drexel Heritage, pecan with glass shelves and glass doors include lights, 55x84, $325. 708-309-5397 King Size 5 pc. Bedroom Set, Solid Oak w/cedar lined drawers, includes Armour, 5 drawer chest, 2 night stands, headboard/frame/mattress Excellent Condition ! $650 815-900-8569

Kitchen Table Wood, $25 4-chairs dark wood $20 847-546-7691 SLEEPER COUCH - Love seat sized, 74"W x 38"D x 36"H, Mattress inside; 52"W x 72" Matching ottoman for $10 extra. $40. Text or call Katy 815-409-9261 (text preferred) Harvard

Light maple, $50/ea, buffet cabinet, light maple, $100 847-987-8632 BARSTOOLS - 3 Solid oak swivel with built in fabric cushions. $150. Call Susan 815-455-1313

SPREADER Scott's Broadcast, $5 and Craftsman 3 in 1 Lawn Mower, 20” 6HP with extra blades, $25. 815-568-8036

SOFA & LOVESEAT $225/set Very Comfy, Neutral Color, Really Good Condition $225/set 815-403-5598 (McHenry) SOFA - Loveseat single bed sofa. $75. Call Susan 815-455-1313 SOFA in good condition. $75. Call Susan 815-455-1313

TABLE ~ DINING ROOM Solid maple, 6ft trestle table with 2 matching benches, all need refinishing, in storage in Volo. $200 331-551-1421

TABLE ~ OAK Oval with 2 leaves, no chairs, $500 table, asking $100. Ask for Gail days 4pm-9pm 815-337-1632

TWO CORNER HUTCHES $150/ea. 847-987-8632

Afghans. Handmade 6 different sizes and colors. $50 ea. obo. 847-587-1923 WINE RACK - Wrought Iron, Custom Made, Corner Cabinet holds 24 bottles of wine, wine glass storage rack, and glass storage shelves, locking doors, 2 years old mint condition asking $150/OBO Retail Value $500. Call Bob at 815-321-3963 or 815-385-6501

Meat Grinder - #32 Heavy Duty W/ Motor & Foot Switch, Mounted in it's own Storage Cabinet on Wheels $250 815-344-4350

GAS HEATER Scheu Natural Gas, 100,000 BTU, paid $260, used for 2 weeks, sell for $125/obo. 815-385-8505 Glasses Set The 12 Days of Christmas, have never been used, $25. 815-893-0059 HUNTING KNIVES (2) $50/both, will get 4 extra knives. 815-893-0059

LACY 4 year old female Cairn Terrier mix When I was younger, I would worry about what people thought of me. As I've gotten older, I care less about that. I'm just going to be myself. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

REFRIGRANT RECOVERY SYSTEM

VHS, LXI Series with auto focus. $150/obo 847-546-7691 Nintendo Racing / Steering Wheels InterAct Nintendo 64 V3 Fx Racing Wheel Programmable Analog Steering Wheels. For use with a Nintendo 64, 2 wheels for $25, pickup in Lake in the Hills. Call/Text 847-212-5243

Stinger 2000, great condition! $200. 815-893-0592 Call after 4pm

Purse-Coach Bag, Bronze in color. Like new $40 815-690-4258

Torpedo Propane Heater. Coleman. New in Box. 50K-80K BTU. $125. 847-587-1923

RUG - 8' x 5' Oval, shades of blues, greys and black, very good condition, no stains, pickup in Lake in the Hills, $40, cash only. Call/text 847-212-5243

VACUUM ~ WET/DRY Ridgid, 5HP, 12 gallon. $10 815-568-8036 3 Tubs of Beanie Babies (25 Beanie Babies in each tub - new with tags) - $15/tub or all 3 tubs for $40 Pickup in Lake in the Hills - Call/text 847-212-5243

4 door filing cabinet, $30 Large square oak mirror $30 815-271-0135

9 and 1 Game Table

New, $240 + value, sell for $120. 847-961-6626 Camera equipment, slide projector, projector table, carousel trays, cameras, cases, tri-pods $2 - $25 847-987-8632

CANNONS

Civil War & Pirate type production type, starting at $195. Call Paul Locascio 708-363-2004 Carry on Bag. Liz Claiborne fabric animal print. Used once. $40 815-690-4258 COFFEE MAKER-Black Keurig, single cup personal brewer. Used once in box. $40. 815-690-4258 Crib, White, Spindle w/Mattress sheets & matching wall hanging, Gaco swing (6 spd), monitor with lights & music, activity matt, bouncy/booster seats, various quilts & blankets, almost complete nursery! $250/all 815-344-4350 or email salemi2@comcast.net Cricut Cartridge Once Upon A Princess, NIB $20 815-363-8974

GARAGE HEATER Electric 5000 with heavy duty fan, forced ceiling mount, model Fuhrenheat, FUM54B, like new in box, never used. Sells new for $249.00 asking $175.00. 815-568-6285 Community Classified It works.

Sex & The City: The Complete Collection, All 6 Seasons, 94 Episodes, 2 Movies, 20 Disc. Brand New, Never Opened. Originally $150, selling for $65. Pickup in Lake in the Hills. Call/text 847-212-5243 SIGNS - Miller Lite Metal Beer Signs. 3 signs $10 or $20. ask for info. Huntley area. 847-515-8012 Stained Glass "Freedom Heart" 11" X 11" $30. 815-363-8974 Stained Glass Clock 10" round on stand, purple & orange flower design - $30. 815-363-8974 Stained Glass Clock Hot Air Balloon w/puppy in basket 14"T x 8"W $30. 815-363-8974

YARD STORAGE BOX Rubbermaid, water tight, beige, 29”Hx52”Lx26”D, used for lawn cushions, 1 year old, storage in Volo. Paid $190, $50. 331-551-1421 5 piece Black Royce Drum Kit Pacific double base pedal Hi Hat Boom Cymbal stands Zildjan and Paste Cymbals $225 Andy 847-471-2822

DRUM SET

5 piece, black Royce, Pacific double base peddle, high hat & boom cymbal stands. Zildjan & Paste cymbals, $225. Ask for Andy 47-471-2822

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Sparkles – 2 year old female Beagle/Terrier mix I dance to the music that's constantly playing in my head – even if I'm out in public, I'm not embarrassed ! www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

Disney Frozen Projection Watch 10 unique images of the characters from Disney's Frozen! Adjustable strap, 9" long. Digital face. Brand new - I over ordered! $9 - Cash only - pickup in Lake in the Hills Call/text for pictures - 847-2125243 Disney Frozen Singing Elsa Cuddle Pillow - Elsa gleams & glitters while she sings a selection from the hit "Let It Go" from the Disney movie Frozen. Soft & snuggly, 26" tall Brand new - $29 - I over ordered! Cash only - pickup in Lake in the Hills. Call/text: 847-212-5243

HO TRAINS White bellied Caique Parrot hand fed, tame, talks, w/cage & all accessories $500/firm 847-867-0753

Aladdin 4 month old male Black & White DSH My latest hobby is ...learning how to sit still. If allows me to live in the moment. OK, that's long enough! www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

CAGES (2) Stainless steel solid sided, on wheels, stackable, 3'x3' each, Storage in Volo, $75 for set. 331-551-1421

MILTON 4 month old male Tabby DSH I think there is nothing more irresistibly contagious as laughter and someone's good humor. As you can see, I'm irresistible too. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

Canon A-1 35mm film Camera Kit Includes Canon A-1 camera body, Canon FD 50mm 1:1.4 lens', Sun Pak auto 422D flash, UV filter, strap, photo bag & manuals $125. Please call 815-363-8974

Christmas Tree

Artificial with lights, 6-1/2' Virginia Spruce, ornaments and trimming included, $80. 847-515-1175

WOODEN NUTCRACKERS

Several Wooden Nutcrackers in various sizes from 6" to 73" high. Just in time for the holidays. $10 - $100. 847-987-8632

CHRISTOPHER 2 year old male Collie mix I'd love to stand at the base of the country's tallest waterfalls. That would be awe-inspiring. I could take in all the magic. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

DOG & CAT CAGES Various sizes & Vari kennels, mostly wire cages with pans, $10-$15 depending on style, in storage in Volo. 331-551-1421

Dog Kennels 2 - medium $30/each 847-546-7691 FISH TANK - 20 Gallon $15, pickup in Lake in the Hills Text/call 847-212-5243

Snowblower - Craftsman 3/20 electric start, excellent condition, 19.5” opening, reconditioned, $255 Algonquin 847-458-8398 9a - 9p

(2) 21”, electric and manual start, both run good! $100/ea. 847-532-5524

Older Golden Retriever

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GOLDENDOODLE/LABRADOODLE Puppies 8 weeks. $1,000 Silverdoodles.com 815-219-5741 Get the job you want at NWHerald.com/jobs

Snowblower – Cub-Cadet, 20” cut single stage, I'm Waiting For Snow !! $145 Call if interested 815-459-1015

Nash 4 month old male Lab/Australian Shepherd mix. An important part of growing up is making mistakes and growing from those. You can't learn by standing still. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

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PIANO BENCH Fruitwood color, 30”x15”x29”H. Custom pad, excellent condition! $75 815-338-5621 Pianos Quality Pre-Owned Pianos Delivered & Warrantied 815-334-8611

American Girl (retired), no horse. Excellent used condition! $200/firm. 630-624-7162

Upright piano $25, black, has wheels, new keys. Woodstock. Ask for Tom or Brenda 815-337-4105

MOVIE CAMERA

LIKE NEW 12" MITER SAW 12" dual bevel slide miter saw. 3 months old. Manual, extra brushes, laser guide. Located Northwest of 224-654Huntley. $100 firm 6922

COLONIAL CARRIAGE

Sheet Music Individual Pieces Copyright 1889-1919, 62 pieces; 1920's, 52 pieces; 1930's, 62 pieces; 1940's, 47 pieces; 1950's, 31 pieces & 1970's, 5 pieces. $170/OBO will separate, 815-236-1747 McHenry

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SNOWBLOWERS

Like New! Great Gift for Christmas! $75 815-219-0769 Hockey Shin Pads – 14 -1/2” good cond $30 815-404-9570

New in box, Under eBay price. 26 freight cars @ $8/ea, 17 passenger cars @ $10-$20/ea, 4 engines @ $30/ea. 815-455-3555 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Leonardo Cuddle Pillow - 24" tall cuddle pillow is perfect as a bedtime buddy! Brand new - I over ordered! - $24 - Cash only - pickup in Lake in the Hills. Call/text: 847212-5243 for pictures

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

BUYING OLD & UNUSUAL Toys, antiques, signs, etc, etc, etc... 815-351-4387

CA$H FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! WE PAY CASH FOR YOUR SEALED AND NONEXPIRED DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! CALL 773661-4188. FREE PICKUP AND DELIVERY SERVICE.

Lionel & American Flyer Trains 815-353-7668 Wanted Old 40's & 50's Coke or Pepsi Chest & 50's Portable Record Player. 815-596-1192 WANTED TO BUY: Vintage or New, working or not. Bicycles, Outboard motors, fishing gear, motorcycles or mopeds, chainsaws, tools etc. Cash on the spot. Cell: 815-322-6383

ICE AUGER, LAZER 5”, tip ups, $40. 815-344-1699 American Girl type sleeping bag, Fairy Tale characters 22" tall 20" wide (when open) snaps shut, removable pillow $15 815-3638974 Find. Buy. Sell. All in one place... HERE! Everyday in Community Classified

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By PHILLIP ALDER Newspaper Enterprise Association Kin Hubbard, a journalist and humorist who died in 1930, said, “It’s the good loser who inally loses out.” At the bridge table, it’s the good winner who inally eliminates his losers. There are two common ways of eliminating losers: Ruff them in the shorter trump hand or discard them on side-suit winners. In this deal, how should South play in four spades after West leads the heart king? North had a minimum hand for a raise to two spades, but bridge is a bidder’s game. Over four spades, West wondered if his side had a cheap save at and continues with the heart 10. the ive-level, but he knew the But since South has also noted spades were breaking badly for East’s signal, he discards a club his opponents. from the dummy. East pitches South has rounded-suit loshis second diamond. West now ers and seems to have nine top leads his diamond queen, East tricks: six spades, one heart and ruffs dummy’s king, and declarer two diamonds. However, in case overruffs. South then concedes a the play takes a nasty turn or club trick to void the dummy of two, declarer should play to ruff that suit. losers on the board. Suppose East wins with his He wins the irst trick with queen and returns a trump. Dehis heart ace, cashes the diamond clarer wins and crossruffs home, ace and returns a heart. West, trumping two clubs on the board who sees his partner play highand two diamonds in his hand. low to indicate a doubleton, wins Contact Phillip Alder at pdabridge@prodigy.net.

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TODAY - Interesting opportunities are heading your way this year. Financial, professional and personal partnerships will take a dramatic turn for the better. Keeping your emotions in check will ensure a fruitful and exciting future. Willingness to compromise will be the component that makes a difference for you this year. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will get a great deal of satisfaction if you help a cause you believe in. Sharing your time and skills will bring you fulfillment and pleasure. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- A change in status is apparent. If you are receptive to new ideas, you will come out ahead of the game. An act of jealousy may cause you to rethink a current relationship. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Simplicity is key. Don’t rock the boat if a friend or partner insists on being in charge. Diplomacy and tact will help you avoid trouble and get what you want. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Financial gains are in the stars. Take the advice of an experienced relative regarding investments or savings plans in order to build a strong and stable future. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Make plans to attend a cultural or theatrical event with your partner. It may rekindle an interest in travel or entertainment ideas that you have not had time to pursue in the past. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Examine the motives of someone who is pressuring you for cash. You don’t want to fall victim to a fly-by-night organization or smooth-talking scam artist. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A creative or artistic outlet will give you a chance to relax. Family pressures or work demands will wear you down. Don’t feel guilty if you decide to take some time off. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will gain support for a new venture. Speaking with someone from your past will give you the incentive and insight necessary to take your plans to the next level. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Strive to achieve balance between your personal and professional goals. If a new career conflicts with your personal life, you will face an ultimatum. Don’t sign a contract until you consider the consequences. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Make plans to do something special with someone you love. The hectic pace of the holiday season is enough to cause problems in most relationships. It’s time to kiss and make up. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Take on added responsibilities or assignments in order to gain the respect of your employer. Suggest workplace improvements and offer the skills and services necessary to initiate change. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Impress others with your unique talents. Selling your ideas will bring you financial rewards and personal satisfaction. A pending partnership can be signed, sealed and delivered.

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