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Jury selection starts in rape trial Woodstock man accused of raping, beating women he met on Craigslist

By CHELSEA McDOUGALL cmcdougall@shawmedia.com WOODSTOCK – He’s accused of restraining, beating, threatening and raping women he met on Craigslist, and next week, Charles R. Oliver will face trial.

Jury selection starts Monday morning for the first of eight trials for the 45-year-old Woodstock man. Narrowing a jury to 12 plus two alternates

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could carry into Tuesday, and attorneys expect the trial to last throughout the week.

Many of the women Oliver is accused of raping were prostitutes who responded to online ads for sex. Many of the encounters were photographed or videotaped – evidence that’s expected to be introduced at trial.

Oliver’s defense attorney Mark Facchini has said that videos don’t depict any force

or threat of bodily harm and that the women didn’t have injuries to corroborate the stories they told police.

McHenry County Assistant State’s Attorney Sharyl Charles Eisenstein has R. Oliver said that Oliver brought the woman back to his Woodstock home, which

she called a “sex dungeon.”

She said that Oliver played by his own set of rules with the women.

In court documents, Eisenstein has said that Oliver prevented some women from leaving his home, that he copied their personal identification, that he beat them, that he made them shower after the rape. Prosecutors alleged that he often said he had ties to law enforcement.

Since Oliver’s initial arrest in January 2013, authorities have three times added more charges bringing the number of alleged victims to eight. The most recent charges were brought forth earlier this month, and for those two cases, he was appointed an assistant public defender.

In recent months, attorneys have argued over what evidence can and cannot be

introduced at trial.

From those hearings, testimony revealed that Oliver told police he had trouble with women, he often used prostitutes and “gets off on the rough stuff but has to pay extra for that.”

He’s being held at McHenry County Jail in lieu of $4 million bond.

McHenry County Judge Sharon Prather will preside over the trial.

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Phone, wiretaps led officials to Guzman

By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and ALICIA A. CALDWELL The Associated Press CULIACAN, Mexico – After fruitlessly pursuing one of the world’s top drug lords for years, authorities finally drew close to Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman using a cellphone found at a house where drugs were stored.

The phone belonging to a Guzman aide was recovered with clues from a U.S. wiretap and provided a key break in the long chase to find Guzman, officials told The Associated Press on Sunday.

Joaquin Another big “El Chapo” leap forward Guzman came after police analyzed information from a different wiretap that pointed them to a beachfront condo where the legendary leader of the Sinaloa cartel was hiding, according to a U.S. government official and a senior federal law enforcement official.

When he was at last taken into custody with his beauty-queen wife, Guzman had a military-style assault rifle in the room, but he didn’t go for it.

A day after the arrest, it was not yet clear what would happen next to Guzman, except that he would be the focus of a lengthy and complicated legal process to decide which country gets to try him first.

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Fireworks explode Sunday over Olympic Park during the closing ceremony for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. BELOW: The mayor of Pyeongchang, Lee Seok-rai (center), waves the Olympic flag as International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach (left) applauds.

The Associated Press SOCHI, Russia – Flushed with pride after its athletes’ spectacular showing at the costliest Olympics ever, Russia celebrated Sunday night with a visually stunning finale that handed off a smooth but politically charged Winter Games to their next host, Pyeongchang in South Korea.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, these Olympics’ political architect and booster-in-chief, watched and smiled as Sochi gave itself a giant pat on the back for a Winter Games that IOC President Thomas Bach declared an “extraordinary success.”

The crowd that partied in Fisht Olympic Stadium, in high spirits after the high-security games passed safely

Voice your opinion: Now that the Olympics are over, which TV sport are you most looking forward to? Vote online at NWHerald.com.

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BLUE STREAK REVEL IN PLAYOFF RUN Led by five seniors, the Woodstock girls basketball team has embraced the challenge of taking on those supposedly better, higher-ranked teams all season. It’s paid off as the Blue Streaks is one of only three McHenry County teams still in the playoffs.

They face Rockford Lutheran in a Class 3A Belvidere Sectional semifinal at 8 p.m. Monday. For more, see page B1.

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Oldest-known Holocaust survivor dies The ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON – Alice Herz-Sommer, believed to be the oldest Holocaust survivor, died at age 110 on Sunday, a family member said.

The accomplished pianist’s death came just a week before her extraordinary story of surviving two years in a Nazi prison camp through devotion to music and her son is up for an Oscar.

Herz-Sommer died in a hospital after being admitted Friday with health problems, daughter-in-law Genevieve Sommer said. “We all came to believe that she would just never die,� said Frederic Bohbot, producer of the documentary “The Lady in Number 6: Music Saved My Life.� “There was no question in my mind, ‘Would she ever see the Oscars.’ �

The film, directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Malcolm Clarke, has been nominated for best short documentary at the Academy Awards next Sunday.

Herz-Sommer, her husband and her son were sent from Prague in 1943 to a concentration camp in the Czech city of Terezin – Theresienstadt in German – where inmates were allowed to stage concerts in which she frequently starred.

An estimated 140,000 Jews were sent to Terezin and 33,430 died there. About 88,000 were moved on to Auschwitz and other death camps, where most of them were killed.

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Yet she remembered herself as “always laughing� during her time in Terezin, where the joy of making music kept them going. “These concerts, the people are sitting there, old people, desolated and ill, and they came to the concerts and this music was for them our food. Music was our food. Through making music we were kept alive,� she once recalled. “When we can play it cannot be so terrible.�

Though she never learned where her mother died after being rounded up, and her husband died of typhus at Dachau, in her old age she expressed little bitterness. “We are all the same,� she said. “Good, and bad.�

Caroline Stoessinger, a New York concert pianist who wrote a book about

Herz-Sommer, said she interviewed numerous people who were at the concerts who said “for that hour they were transported back to their homes and they could have hope.� “Many people espouse certain credos, but they don’t live them. She did,� said Stoessinger, author of “A Century of Wisdom: Lessons from the Life of Alice Herz-Sommer, the World’s Oldest Living Holocaust Survivor.� “She understood truly that music is a language and she understood how to communicate through this language of music.�

Herz-Sommer was born on Nov. 26, 1903, in Prague, and started learning the piano from her sister at age 5.

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Alice married Leopold Sommer in 1931. Their son was born in 1937, two years before the Nazi invasion of Czechoslovakia. “This was especially for Jews a very, very hard time.

I didn’t mind, because I enjoyed to be a mother and I was full of enthusiasm about being a mother, so I didn’t mind so much,� she said.

Jews were allowed to shop for only half an hour in the afternoon, by which time the shops were empty. Most Jewish families were forced to leave their family apartments and were crammed into one apartment with other families, but her family was allowed to keep its home. “We were poor, and we knew that they will send us away, and we knew already in this time that it was our end,� she said.

In 1942, her 73-year-old mother was transported to Terezin, then a few months later to Treblinka, an extermination camp. “And I went with her of course till the last moment.

This was the lowest point in my life. She was sent away.

Till now I don’t know where she was, till now I don’t know when she died, nothing. “When I went home from bringing her to this place I remember I had to stop in the middle of the street and I listened to a voice, an inner voice: ‘Now, nobody can help you, not your husband, not your little child, not the doctor.’�

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Crystal Lake Central junior Christopher Vito recently completed a program as a U.S. Senate Page in Washington. He poses for a portrait Friday in his home while wearing the uniform he wore during the threemonth program.

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Christopher Vito CRYSTAL LAKE – Christopher Vito had a front-row seat to the government shutdown.

The Crystal Lake Central High School junior served as a U.S. Senate page for Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., from September to January, soaking up the political posturing and drama of the shutdown, debt ceiling debate and other major issues.

Days were long, starting with a 5 a.m. wake-up call everyday for school at 6:15, which would last until the Senate started its session. If Vito had to work the second shift, he could be serving on the floor past midnight, including one night that stretched to 2 a.m.

Despite the rigorous days, Vito left Washington knowing he would want to go back one day, perhaps as a fulltime staffer charged with doing the complicated research that becomes the foundation for the nation’s laws.

Northwest Herald reporter Jeff Engelhardt sat down with Vito to discuss what inspired him to get involved in politics, the craziness of the government shutdown and how tough the transition has been back into standard school days.

Engelhardt: What was the initial inspiration for you wanting to get into this program?

Vito: It actually started

when I was in seventh grade and my dad took me to Springfield when he was on a business meeting and I was a page for a day with state Sen. [Pamela] Althoff. Ever since then, we’ve been in contact.

She’s been a mentor to me and wrote me a recommendation to Sen. Durbin.

Engelhardt: Was it a culture shock to be in Washington? Was it the first time you were away from home that long?

Vito: It was. There were

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Engelhardt: When everything was running smoothly, what were some of your main responsibilities?

Vito: On a day-to-day basis

there were so many things we could do. The cloak room would call and have us do a run of legislation or amendment to different offices in the capital complex. We would serve Senators on the floor and take care of anything they needed. We would set up their lecterns when they prepared to speak. Some of us would keep track of the presiding officer hours.

Engelhardt: Washington isn’t the most popular place with most people. Did anything surprise you about the experience?

Are there some misconceptions you think people had?

Vito: I think you have to

know underneath all the press and politics people see, they’re real people. For the most part they’re very nice people. They were nice to us and to each other, which most people don’t see unless you’re there observing their personal conversations. They’re just under a large amount of stress.

Engelhardt: How has the transition been back to high school?

Vito: After getting to see all

very strict rules. You couldn’t have your cellphone at all.

No Internet access except for school. As far as the culture, it wasn’t too difficult to adjust to, but it was tougher for some of the pages.

this important stuff going on, it’s been very strange being stuck in a classroom all day.

It was a challenge to get back in the routine – particularly going to school for so long in the same place.

Engelhardt: You were there for the government shutdown.

How was it to experience that from the inside?

Vito: That whole 16 days of

Engelhardt: So do you envision yourself going back to Washington?

Vito: I would like to. I’m

everything being shut down was completely new that not many people there had

not really sure what I would do, hopefully be an intern some day. It’s still a mystery for me.

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GOP treasurer hopefuls tout contrasting skills Winner of Cross, Grogan March 18 primary will square off against Frerichs in general election The ASSOCIATED PRESS SPRINGFIELD – Both candidates seeking the Republican nomination to be Illinois treasurer say they want to help right the state’s financial ship – one bringing years of legislative experience to the job, the other promoting his technical expertise as a certified public accountant.

Former House Republican leader Tom Cross and DuPage County Auditor Bob Grogan are jockeying to be the GOP candidate for a post being vacated by incumbent Dan Rutherford at a time when Illinois finds itself in a continuing financial mess. Each is pledging to use the post as a catalyst for change, though the treasurer’s role in state budget affairs is limited and recent office holders have used the position as more of a stepping stone to higher office.

Cross brings a number of advantages to the race, including wider name recognition due to his years in Springfield and in party leadership, not to mention having raised more than six times as much cash as Grogan.

Yet possibly complicating the Oswego Republican’s bid is his decision in November to vote for legalizing samesex marriage in Illinois. He was one of only three House Republicans to do so, and the vote held considerable risk as he was appealing to Republican primary voters who tend to be socially conservative. “I think people are going to say, ‘I may not like it,’ but he’s trying to fix the state,

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While Grogan says he believes marriage is between a man and a woman, he has not made an issue of Cross’ vote on the campaign trail, noting same-sex marriage is “not related to the duties or the operations of the treasurer’s office.�

He has focused on promoting his experience tracking county finances and operations, arguing that it makes him the best qualified candidate to run the treasurer’s office efficiently.

Illinois’ treasurer is tasked with investing more than $15 billion in taxpayer dollars, helping Illinois citizens manage finances and keeping track of unclaimed property. The office also manages college savings programs for Illinoisans.

Those programs have landed previous officeholders in hot water, as both Rutherford, a Republican now running for governor, and his predecessor, Democrat Alexi Giannoulias, were criticized for the way they ran the Bright Start program, which lost close to $150 million in recent years. “Having watched this office

since the 1970s, probably the most important qualification for anyone to be the state treasurer is for them to be able hire competent people to run the office and then stay out of their way,� said Charlie Wheeler, a professor at the University of Illinois in Springfield and a long-time statehouse reporter.

In recent years, there have been several unsuccessful attempts to merge the offices of Illinois treasurer and comptroller, another state constitutional officer whose primary function is paying the state’s bills. Both Cross and Grogan say they support the idea.

Cross, 55, stepped down from his House leadership post in August when announcing his bid for treasurer. He had held the post for a decade, and has served in the Legislature since 1993. The former prosecutor has made fiscal reforms, pension reform and budget cutting a focus of his legislative career. In an Associated Press campaign questionnaire, he pledged to battle against government fraud, establish an “integrity unit� for the office and institute quarterly audits of the college savings program.

He says his gay marriage support comes from a long-

standing belief in protecting individual freedoms. He acknowledged encountering blowback from some primary voters, but says he hopes his record will help them look past it. If he wins the primary, the vote could help him win broader support against a Democrat in the general election at a time when increasing numbers of Illinoisans support same-sex marriage.

Gloria Campos, the Republican Party chairwoman in southern Jackson County, agreed that Cross’ vote could have an impact in some swaths of the state. But at this point, she said, the issue is not being raised much. “One time I have heard a remark. That’s about it,� she said.

Grogan, 45, is a CPA from Downers Grove and has served as Du Page’s auditor since 2008. He told the AP that speeding up the turnaround time in returning unclaimed property was one example of how he’d make the treasurer’s office more efficient. He says he’d use the office as a “bully pulpit to help drive reforms away from [Illinois’] fiscally irresponsible past.�

Cross has used his fundraising advantage to run radio commercials for months, while Grogan has so far been unable to afford a single ad.

Cross has raised $502,000 for the race, compared to Grogan’s $79,900. At the end of the most recent reporting period in December, Cross had $388,617 left and Grogan $21,087.

The winner of the March 18 primary will face Democratic State Sen. Mike Frerichs of Champaign in the November general election.

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CLASSIFIED

OBITUARIES DANIEL F. FRANTZ

Born: May 15, 1942; Chicago, IL Died: Feb. 21, 2014; Burlington, WI

LORENZ W. SCHEY

Born: July 2, 1929; In Chicago Died: Feb. 15, 2014; In Barrington

Lorenz W. Schey, age 84, of McHenry, died on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington. Lorenz was Daniel F. Frantz, age 71, of Mercer, Wi. born on July 2, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Adolph G. and Dorothea M. and formerly of Cary passed away February (Stowell) Schey.

He married Joyce Anderson on 21, 2014 at Aurora August 3, 1957 in Philadelphia Burlington Hospital in Burlington, Church in Chicago.

Wi. Lorenz is survived by his wife, He was born May 15, 1942 in Joyce; his sons, John R. (Gayle) Chicago. The son of Frank and Schey of McHenry IL, Steven L. Phyllis Frantz.

Schey of Wonder Lake IL Dan is survived by three children: (Petrina) and Kenneth A. (Tyna) Schey of Sherry (Wilbur) Mehlman, Lynda Silverton OR; grandchildren, Scott (Matt) Arnolts and Neil (Lucinda) (Maria) Schey, Stephanie (Todd) Frantz.

Cherniak, Cassandra, Cody, Devin Four grandchildren: Matthew and Jonathan Schey; greatArnolts, Kristen Arnoltz, Rebecca grandchildren, Jensen Schey and Frantz and Benjamin Frantz.

Autum Cherniak; sister, Mary Lou Three siblings: Eric (Theresa) (Edward) Kraus.

Frantz, Karen (Ralf-Finn Hestoft) He was preceded in death by his Frantz and Lori (Scott) Koenig. parents.

Many nieces and nephews.

Service and interment were He is preceded in death by his private for the family. parents, his wife Yukiko Frantz and Memorials, if desired, can be a brother Larry Frantz. made to JourneyCare Foundation, Dan served in the Marines during 405 Lake Zurich Rd., Barrington, IL 60010 the Vietnam Era and during the Arrangements were handled by Cuban Missile Crisis, he also was on the recovery detail for some Apollo Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory, Missions. He was a former Chicago McHenry IL 815-385-0063 Policeman, and a life-member of the Cary AmVets. Dan and his wife Yuki owned and operated a number of JAMES WALSH businesses in Cary and Fox River Grove including the Cary White Hen James Walsh, beloved husband of Pantry and the Dead End Bar and Amy Byer, father of Jason, Tom and Grill in Fox River Grove. We must Jacob, died Thursday, February 20, mention his beloved pet Sammie.

2014 at his home.

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No flowers, please. Contributions may be made to Magen David Adom, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, USO, or the Wounded Warrior Project.

For information, contact Chicago Jewish Funerals: 888-509-5011

ANDREW J. WIDZISZ

Born: July 3, 1943; Chicago, IL Died: Feb. 21, 2014; Woodstock, IL Andrew J. Widzisz 70, of Woodstock died Friday February 21, 2014 at his home in Woodstock.

He was born in Chicago on July 3, 1943 to John and Wanda (Genca) Widzisz. He married Wanda Roszczynialska in Chicago on July 14, 1971.

Andrew enjoyed the outdoors with his family, Fishing, Hiking, and Camping were fond activities. He was also a passionate gardener and enjoyed sharing his crop with friends and family. His favorite times were spent with his grandchildren, he loved being Grandpa.

He is survived by his wife Wanda; 2 sons Marcel (Renee) Widzisz and David Widzisz; a daughter Nadine (Paul) Mateo; 5 grandchildren Owen, Julien, Natalie, Will and Liam; a brother John (Luanne) Widzisz; a sister Rita (Walter) Niesluchowski; and his life long best friend Ronald Bishop.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial gathering will be at St. Mary Catholic Church 312 Lincoln Ave. in Woodstock on Wednesday February 26, 2014 starting at 10 am until the memorial Mass at 11 am.

Burial is private.

For information call the Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home 815 338 1710 or see our website at www.slmcfh.com.

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Born: Aug. 25, 1947; Chicago, IL Died: Feb. 22, 2014; Woodstock, IL Michael J. Zasiebida (Zas), 66, of Lake In The Hills, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014.

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Born: Aug. 25, 1947; Chicago, IL Died: Feb. 22, 2014; Woodstock, IL Michael J. Zasiebida (Zas), 66, of Lake In The Hills, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014.

He was born August 25, 1947 in Chicago, the son of Nicholas and Anne (Raimondi) Zasiebida. He was united in marriage to Sheila M. McManus on February 24, 1973 in Chicago. Mike was a National Bank Examiner for the Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency retiring in 2005 after 35 years of service.

He is survived by his wife, Sheila of Lake In The Hills, his sister-inlaws, Ann Marie Zasiebida of Addison, Barbara Zasiebida of Wood Dale, Sharon (Bill) Delahanty of Belleair, Florida, Susan (David) Byrnes of Lake In The Hills, his brother-in-law, Jack McManus of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25th at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley and from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 26th at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will be in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association. For more information please call 847515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com.

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At governors meeting, most say ‘Obamacare’ here to stay The ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON – The explosive politics of health care have divided the nation, but America’s governors, Republicans and Democrats alike, suggest that President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul is here to stay.

While governors from Connecticut to Louisiana sparred Sunday over how best to improve the nation’s economy, governors of both parties shared a far more pragmatic outlook on the controversial program known as “Obamacare” as millions of their constituents begin to be covered.

“We’re just trying to make the best of a bad situation,” Republican Gov. Terry Branstad, of Iowa, who calls the health care law “unaffordable and unsustainable,” yet something he has to implement by law.

“We’re trying to make it work as best we can for the people of Iowa.”

As governors gathered in Washington this weekend, Democratic governors such as Maryland’s Martin O’Malley and Connecticut’s Dannel Malloy made pitches to raise the minimum wage, while Republican governors such as Louisiana’s Bobby Jindal and Indiana’s Mike Pence called for more freedom from federal regulations, particularly those related to the health insurance overhaul. But governors from both parties report that a full repeal of the law would be complicated at best, if not impossible, as states move forward with implementation and begin covering millions of people – both by expanding Medicaid rolls for lower-income residents or through state or federal exchanges that offer federal subsidies to those who qualify.

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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker uses a cellphone to illustrate a point about health care plans Sunday during a special session on jobs in America during the National Governor’s Association Winter Meeting in Washington. the law is the centerpiece of the GOP’s political strategy ahead of the midterm elections. And to be sure, not every GOP leader embraced the inevitability of the law’s implementation.

“I don’t think that it’s so deeply entrenched that it can’t be repealed,” Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal said. “But I do think, as we argue for repeal, we have to show folks what you replace it with.”

Despite a troubled rollout, nearly 3.3 million people have signed up through Feb. 1 for health care coverage under the law. The White House reported that 1 million people signed up nationwide for private insurance under the law in January alone. It remains unclear that the administration will reach its unofficial goal of 7 million people by the end of March, but it still expects several million enrollees by then.

A recent Associated Press analysis of the sign-ups found that six Republican-led states – Florida, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina and Wisconsin – were on pace or better

than the states had initially projected.

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is among several Republican governors who expanded their state’s Medicaid laws under the law.

“The whole dialogue on the Affordable Care Act is about people fighting, causing gridlock and a mess, instead of working on something important like wellness,” Snyder said, adding that he still has “a lot of issues” with the overhaul. “But it is the law, so I’m trying to work in that context.”

Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin, who leads the Democratic Governors Association, said governors spent about half of their private lunch session Saturday discussing the health care law and the tone was much different than in past years.

“Before the election, it felt like a cock fight,” Shumlin said, describing the debate over the law during the 2012 campaign. “Down there, we were talking about ways to we could cooperate.”

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Some tycoons work to close wealth gap UNZ: THE REPUBLICAN WHO FAVORS A RAISE

By HANNAH DREIER K_\ 8jjfZ`Xk\[ Gi\jj As the middle class struggles to make gains and President Barack Obama strives to shine a spotlight on the issue of income inequality, an unlikely constituency is looking for ways to close the nation’s growing wealth gap: A handful of top U.S. business tycoons.

These advocates point to notions of fairness and admit to twinges of guilt, but the core concern driving all of them is a belief that the economy doesn’t function efficiently when the wealth gap is wide. They are proposing solutions that range from pressuring fellow entrepreneurs to pay workers more to simply giving their money back to the government.

Here’s a look at some of these opponents of the widening gap between the poor and, well, themselves.

BUFFETT: THE BILLIONAIRE PIED PIPER

The most visible of the super-rich Robin Hoods is investor Warren Buffett, who has persuaded dozens of billionaires to give away large portions of their fortunes.

Buffett, 83, is the second-richest American, according to Forbes magazine, with a net worth of $58.5 billion. He heads Berkshire Hathaway Inc., which owns everything from the insurance company GEICO and Dairy Queen to underwear maker Fruit of the Loom.

For years, he has advocated policies to close the wealth gap, saying reforms are necessary for the nation’s continued prosperity. Buffett has famously complained that he pays a lower tax rate than some of his most menial-wage employees. That’s because, like many moguls, much of his income comes from capital gains and dividend payments, which are taxed at a lower rate than ordinary

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TOP: Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (right) watches Bill Gates use an oversized paddle as they play doubles against table tennis prodigy Ariel Hsing on May 6, 2012, in Omaha, Neb. Buffet has been an advocate of a progressive estate tax for years. ABOVE LEFT: Venture capitalist Nick Hanauer, who is promoting an economy driven by a strong middle class, stands by the window of his office Aug. 2 in downtown Seattle. ABOVE RIGHT: Leo Hindrey Jr., chairman and CEO of the YES Network, seen March 31, 2003, in New York, advocates for stronger labor protections, fewer tax loopholes and more transparency in political spending. wages. His activism gave rise to Obama’s proposed “Buffet rule,” which would ensure that anyone making more than $1 million a year pay at least the same rate as middle-income taxpayers.

The self-made Omaha, Neb., magnate also has for years targeted unequal wealth accumulation. Buffet advocated for a progressive estate tax before members of Congress, saying in 2007, “Dynastic wealth, the enemy of a meritocracy, is on the rise. Equality of opportunity has been on the decline. A

progressive and meaningful estate tax is needed to curb the movement of a democracy toward plutocracy.”

Buffett has played a key role in encouraging his peers to redistribute their wealth by choice. In 2010, he launched the Giving Pledge program in which wealthy entrepreneurs publicly promise to donate at least half of their riches to charity. Adherents including Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Not all members of the super-rich taking up the issue of inequality are progressives.

Ron Unz, a Silicon Valley millionaire and registered Republican who once ran for California governor, is advocating the highest minimum wage in the country for his home state. Unz rose to fame when he spearheaded a 1998 ballot proposal that dismantled California’s bilingual education system.

Lately, he has become obsessed with the idea that a wage hike is the best way to advance the conservative ideal of reducing dependence on government programs. Frustrated with the gridlock in Congress, Unz is pouring his own money into a November ballot measure that would increase the minimum wage in California to $12 an hour in 2016.

At that level, he said in an interview with The Associated Press, “every full-time worker would be earning almost exactly $25,000 and every full-time worker couple $50,000. Under normal family circumstances, those income levels are sufficiently above the poverty threshold that households would lose their eligibility for a substantial fraction of the various social welfare payments they currently receive, including earned-income tax credit checks, food stamps and housing subsidies.”

Unz, whose fortune comes from founding Wall Street Analytics Inc., argues that by not paying a living wage, companies are forcing the government to subsidize them through massive welfare spending.

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Seattle venture capitalist Nick Hanauer believes the growing wealth gap threatens the economic system that has given him his wealth.

One of the early investors in Amazon, Hanauer started the Internet company aQuantive Inc., which was acquired by Microsoft Corp. in 2007 for $6.4 billion.

But Hanauer said he doesn’t consider himself a “job creator.” If no one can afford to buy what he’s selling, the jobs his companies create will evaporate, he reasons.

In his view, what the nation needs is more money in the hands of regular consumers.

“A higher minimum wage is a very simple and elegant solution to the death spiral of falling demand that is the signature feature of our economy,” he said in an interview with the AP last summer.

Hanauer, 54, advocates raising taxes for the rich and hiking the minimum wage to the unheard-of heights of $15 an hour.

HINDERY: THE TITAN WHO WANTS TO PAY MORE TAXES

Leo Hindery Jr., the New York City media and investing mogul, is one of hundreds of wealthy people directly asking Congress to raise their taxes as a member of Patriotic Millionaires. The group was formed in 2010 to advocate for the end of Bush-era tax cuts for people making more than $1 million a year.

Hindery also is a member of Smart Capitalists for American Prosperity, and he was among a group of entrepreneurs who went door-to-door in the halls of Congress in early February asking for a higher minimum wage.

A managing partner of the media industry private equity fund InterMedia Partners, Hindery said he’s turned down raises to ensure that he never makes more than 20 times the salary of his employees.

The 66-year-old argues that giving rich people tax breaks makes no economic sense because people like him don’t put their extra dollars back into the economy.

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The former prime minister, who was convicted of abuse of office in a case widely seen as political revenge by her arch-foe Yanukovych, is a polarizing figure in a country staggering from political tensions that exploded into violence. Admired and even adored by many for her flair and fiery rhetoric, Tymoshenko is regarded by others as driven by intense ego and tainted with corruption.

Just a day after she left the hospital where she was imprisoned, demonstrators outside the Cabinet of Ministers expressed dismay that she could be Ukraine’s next president. One of them held a placard depicting Tymoshenko taking power from Yanukovych and reading, “People didn’t die for this.”

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Russia’s next moves in the crisis were not immediately clear, but Washington warned Moscow not to intervene mil-

itarily.

The newly emboldened parliament, now dominated by the opposition, struggled to work out who is in charge of the country and its ailing economy. Fears percolated that some regions might try to break away and seek support from neighboring Russia, particularly the Crimean peninsula where Russia’s Black Sea naval fleet is based.

Ukraine is deeply divided

between eastern regions that are largely pro-Russian and western areas that widely detest Yanukovych and long for closer ties with the European Union.

Yanukovych set off a wave of protests by shelving an agreement with the EU in November, and the movement quickly expanded its grievances to corruption, human rights abuses and calls for Yanukovych’s resignation.

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The parliament Sunday assigned presidential powers to its new speaker, Tymoshenko ally Oleksandr Turchinov, who said top priorities include saving the economy and “returning to the path of European integration,” according to news agencies.

The latter phrase is certain to displease Moscow, which wants Ukraine to be part of a customs union that would rival the EU and bolster Russia’s influence. Russia granted Ukraine a $15 billion bailout after Yanukovych backed away from the EU deal.

The Kiev protest camp at the center of the anti-Yanukovych movement filled with more and more dedicated demonstrators Sunday, setting up new tents. Demonstrators posed with an APC and two water cannon that protesters seized during last week’s clashes and carried flowers to memorialize the dead, some of whom were killed by snipers.

Tymoshenko, the blond-braided and controversial heroine of the 2004 Orange Revolution, increasingly appears to have the upper hand in the political battle, winning the backing Sunday of a leading Russian lawmaker and congratulations from German Chancellor Angela Merkel and U.S. senators on her release.

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The ASSOCIATED PRESS JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu on Sunday made an impassioned plea to Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni not to sign into law a harsh Anti-Homosexuality Bill that calls for a life sentence for some same-sex relations.

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Tutu urged Museveni to strengthen Uganda’s “culture of human rights and justice.”

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At each house, the Mexican military found the same thing: steel reinforced doors and an escape hatch below the bathtubs. Each hatch led to a series of interconnected tunnels in the city’s drainage system.

The officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss how Guzman was located, said troops who raided Guzman’s main house in Culiacan chased him through the drainage pipes before losing him in the maze under the city.

A day later, on Feb. 18, Guzman aide Manuel Lopez Ozorio was arrested and told investigators that he had picked up Guzman, cartel communications chief Carlos Manuel Ramirez and a woman from a drainage pipe and helped them flee to Mazatlan.

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Now 56, he had successfully eluded authorities since escaping from prison in 2001 in a laundry truck.

He is likely to face a host of charges in Mexico related to his role as the head of the cartel, which is believed to sell cocaine, marijuana, heroin and methamphetamine in some 54 countries.

He also faces extensive allegations in the United States, where grand juries in at least seven federal district courts, including Chicago, San Diego, New York and Texas, have indicted him.

Federal officials in Chicago were among the first to say they wanted to try Guzman, followed by prosecutors in Brooklyn, N.Y. In an email Sunday, Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven Tiscione in Brooklyn said it would be up to Washington to make the final call.

A Justice Department official, speaking on condition of anonymity because it’s a matter of sensitive diplomatic discussions, said no decisions regarding extradition have been made.

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SEOUL, South Korea – A year ago, North Korea vowed nuclear attacks to retaliate for U.S.-South Korean war games. But the start Monday of this year’s joint military drills comes as Pyongyang allows wrenching reunions of elderly Koreans separated since the Korean War. As always with the rival Koreas, cold political calculations loom behind the scenes of pure emotion.

The reasons for Pyongyang’s about-face are seen as having more to do with the impoverished country’s desire to drive a wedge between Seoul and Washington and its need for money than with concern about the painfully brief reunions of Koreans who haven’t seen each other since the war’s end in 1953.

“Humanitarianism is not at all what North Korea is about,” Scott Snyder, a Korea specialist at the Council on Foreign Relations, wrote in a recent online post. Improvements in ties “always engender doubts about how and when the other shoe will drop.”

After a last-minute cancellation of reunions in September, Pyongyang allowed them to go forward this time after recent rare high-level talks with Seoul. The first reunions of North and South Koreans in more than three years have been held, despite the refusal by the U.S. and South Korea to cancel what they call routine drills but which Pyongyang said are preparations for an invasion.

On Sunday, about 360 South Koreans arrived at the North’s Diamond Mountain resort to meet dozens of North Korean relatives, the second and final group of Koreans to participate in reunions that began Thursday and end Tuesday. These are the lucky few. Only a fraction of the millions of Koreans separated by the Korean War have been reunited, and there have been no second meetings.

South Korean Lee Yik-kyu, 80, hadn’t seen his 83-year-old North Korean brother, Ri In Gyu, since he was taken during the war by North Korean soldiers. The brothers approached each other awkwardly at first Sunday before embracing and weeping.

“Are you my brother?” Lee asked. “It’s Yik-kyu.”

Lee told South Korean reporters that his mother grieved Ri In Gyu’s loss until she died 18 years ago, often calling out, “In Gyu, are you dead or alive?”

North Korea allowed these reunions, analysts said, largely because it wants increased aid shipments, outside investment and negotiations with Seoul over the resumption of once-lucrative jointly run tours at the Diamond Mountain resort.

Those tours were put on hold after a North Korean soldier shot and killed a South Korean tourist in 2008.

After last year’s tumult on the Korean Peninsula, which included North Korea’s third nuclear test and the last-minute cancellation of the scheduled reunions in September, Pyongyang has this year pursued a charm offensive, albeit one laced with occasional angry rhetoric.

The Koreas have resumed work at a jointly run factory park in the North that Pyongyang had shut down last spring. Seoul also said that this year it has permitted five private groups’ aid shipments to the North, worth about $1.4 million.

“The two Koreas seem to be moving from talking to walking,” John Delury, an Asia specialist at Seoul’s Yonsei University, wrote in a recent posting on the website 38North.org. Washington, meanwhile, remains “obstinate in its refusal to talk to Pyongyang despite the poor results of not doing so.”

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“We leave as friends of the Russian people,” Bach said.

The nation’s $51 billion investment – topping even Beijing’s estimated $40 billion layout for the 2008 Summer Games – transformed a decaying resort town on the Black Sea into a household name.

All-new facilities, unthinkable in the Soviet era of drab shoddiness, showcased how far Russia has come in the two decades since it turned its back on communism. But the Olympic show didn’t win over critics of Russia’s backsliding on democracy and human rights under Putin and its institutionalized intolerance of gays.

Despite the bumps along the way, Bach was unrelentingly upbeat about his first games as IOC president and the nation that hosted it. One of Sochi’s big successes was security. Feared attacks by Islamic militants who threatened to target the games didn’t materialize.

“It’s amazing what has happened here,” Bach said a

mony, which started at 20:14 local time – a nod to the year that Putin seized upon to remake Russia’s image with the Olympics’ power to wow and concentrate global attention and massive resources.

Performers in smart tails and puffy white wigs performed a ballet of grand pianos, pushing 62 of them around the stadium floor while soloist Denis Matsuev played thunderous bars from Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Concerto No.2.

There was, of course, also ballet, with dancers from the Bolshoi and the Mariinsky, among the world’s oldest ballet companies. The faces of Russian authors through the ages were projected onto enormous screens, and a pile of books transformed into a swirling tornado of loose pages.

There was pomp and there was kitsch. The games’ polar bear mascot – standing tall as a tree – shed a fake tear as he blew out a cauldron of flames, extinguishing the Olympic torch that burned outside the stadium. Day and night, the flame had become a favorite backdrop for “Sochi selfies,” a buzzword born at these games for the fad of athletes and spectators taking DIY souvenir photos of themselves.

“Now we can see our country is very friendly,” said Boris Kozikov of St. Petersburg, Russia. “This is very important for other countries around the world to see.”

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Reasons to vote Democrat in March â&#x20AC;&#x153;Elections belong to the people. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Abraham Lincoln In his column Feb. 15, Northwest Herald Editor Jason Schaumburg said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re about a month away from the March 18 primary election, and if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a Democratic voter in McHenry County, you have no real reason to pull a Democratic ballot.â&#x20AC;?

Mr. Schaumburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s point seems to be that we should only care about the more widely publicized contests at the top of the ballot.

I disagree. The Republican choices for countywide office and governor are interesting, but Democrats and Independents have more important issues at stake in McHenry County.

Our goal is better local government, not preserving the broken system that lets the next set of Republican insiders slide into office. We must stop accepting primary elections with poor turnout as the ugly face of inevitability. If we are committed to the uniquely American idea of democracy, we must be equally committed to the hard work that makes it real. One-party rule is phony democracy. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end it.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why Democrats and Independents have every reason to pull a Democratic ballot. Give yourself a chance to vote for candidates you actually agree with, rather than the lesser of four evils. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a hotly contested Democratic primary for the 14th Congressional District. Are you content to leave that choice up to the voters in

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

GUEST VIEW Michael Bissett Gurnee and Oswego? If you want to have a say, vote Democratic.

There are other fine Democratic candidates on the primary ballot for county and state offices, and they deserve to know you appreciate their commitment. The best way to show your support is to vote for them in the Democratic primary, even if they are running unopposed.

Why is that important? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because potential Democratic candidates often decide not to run because they think voters are apathetic. Potential donors and volunteers disappear when the primary turnout disappoints, while Democratic and Independent voters stay home because they think there are no choices on the ballot. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a classic chickenand-egg dilemma.

Local news organizations are also part of the problem. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Election Centralâ&#x20AC;? coverage in this newspaper ignores the mostly Democratic candidates running uncontested in the primary. If I were a new voter looking for information on local elections, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be left with the impression that only Republicans run for office in McHenry County. That further depresses turnout among Democrats and Independents.

And yes, the Democratic Party is also part of the problem. State politics is a mess full of special interests, bullies and political

cowards. Many citizens have stopped voting because they think nothing in Springfield will ever change, no matter who is in power.

But we know we can fix McHenry County, so letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus on what we can do, not what we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.

If you are a Democrat who votes in Republican primaries, please try to break that bad habit March 18. If you are a Democrat who would like to hold public office, you owe it to yourself to get involved. If you see an office with no Democratic candidates on your primary ballot, you can be slated by the Democratic Party to run in the November general election.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also an important referendum on the ballot that all voters should care about.

We have a chance to decide whether the County Board chairman should be a new, independent position, directly elected by the citizens, or continues to be elected by the County Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 24 members.

Real change always starts from the grassroots, by people who care enough to make a difference. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not enough to believe. You must act. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fight hard enough for the things we stand for, at some point we have to recognize that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really stand for them,â&#x20AC;? Paul Wellstone said.

Building a healthy democracy in McHenry County wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen overnight. But that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean we shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start today. Vote to give McHenry County a choice. Vote in the Democratic primary March 18. s Michael Bissett is chairman of the Democratic Party of McHenry County.

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Marengo gets better and better

By JOE STEVENSON joestevenson@shawmedia.com Marengo center Andrew Volkening didn’t fully appreciate how proficient the Indians had been playing until last Tuesday.

Marengo defeated Burlington Central, 56-50, for a sweep of their season series and the Indians’ 16th win.

“I just then realized how close we are to 20 wins,” Volkening said. “It’s just because coach [Will Benson] is not so focused on our record but how we’re playing as a team.”

Marengo, 18-10 after two more wins later in the week, could not be much better right now. Most teams dream about putting together their best ball just in time for the postseason tournament.

Scoreboard March 3 quarterfinals (4) Woodstock vs. (5) Woodstock North, 6 p.m.

(3) Marian Central vs. (6) Harvard, 8 p.m.

March 4 semifinals (1) Marengo vs. WoodstockWoodstock North winner, 6 p.m.

(2) Hampshire vs. Marian CentralHarvard winner March 7 championship game Semifinal winners, 7 p.m.

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Marengo earned the top seed

in the Class 3A Woodstock Regional and have a shot at its first 20-win season and first regional title since 2000.

“One of our goals was to play meaningful [Big Northern Conference] games in February, and we’ve done that,” said Benson, in his first year as Marengo’s coach. “We’ve put ourselves in position down the stretch to have a chance, and, fortunately, we’ve been able to finish games.”

Sophomore guard Zach Knobloch leads the team at 14.2 points a game and leads the area with 62 3-pointers. Forward Adam Rogutich averages 11.6 points and Volkening is at 9.3.

The last of Knobloch’s 3s finished off Richmond-Burton, 54-51, on Friday night in Richmond. That win gives the Indians a shot at a

three-way tie for the BNC East title if they beat Harvard and Burlington Central defeats R-B. “It all started in practice; our coaches have gotten us to the point where we work together in practice and we’re continuing to get better every week,” said Rogutich, a 6-foot-3 senior and third-year starter along with Volkening. “[Benson] says, ‘There is no peaking to this team, we still have chances to improve.’ ” Benson teaches physical education at Harvard, where he previously coached for three years.

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(back) and Max Kunde (right) pressure Harvard senior Zach Martin on Jan. 31 in Harvard.

CLASS 3A BELVIDERE SECTIONAL

An unlikely playoff run Blue Streaks believe there’s more to come

By MEGHAN MONTEMURRO mmontemurro@shawmedia.com The Woodstock girls basketball team was less than one minute away from seeing its season end in its playoff opener against Woodstock North.

What transpired from there – a double-overtime comeback win in the regional quarterfinal – propelled the Blue Streaks into rare company in their program’s history. Woodstock, seeded fifth out of six teams in the regional, turned that momentum into two upset wins against top-seeded Marian Central in the regional semifinal and No. 2-seeded Richmond-Burton in the final to capture the regional title.

“We realize if we didn’t win we weren’t going to have a second chance,” Brand said.

“For the seniors, we realized this was it. We had a lot more heart. ... We’ve been on roll.”

It’s only the fourth regional title in program history and just the second since 1990, according to coach Marty Hammond said.

“It’s surreal,” senior guard Megan Pautrat said of winning the regional title. “It doesn’t feel like it actually happened.”

The Blue Streaks, one of only three McHenry County teams still in the playoffs, face Rockford Lutheran in a Class 3A Belvidere Sectional semifinal at 8 p.m. Monday. Although Woodstock owns a 9-18 record this season, nine of the Blue Streaks’ losses have been decided by five points or less.

Closing out games has been the big issue for them, but since the playoffs began, they have found an ability to put it all together.

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Scoreboard Monday’s semifinals Sycamore vs. Burlington Central, 6 p.m.

Woodstock vs. Rockford Lutheran, 8 p.m.

Thursday’s championship Semifinal winners, 7 p.m.

Sarah Nader – snader@shawmedia.com N`ee\i X[mXeZ\j kf k_\ Woodstock senior guard Megan Pautrat shoots Feb. 5 during a game against Hampshire on Feb. 5. Pautrat and the Blue Streaks will play Hoffman Estates Supersectional Rockford Lutheran at 8 p.m. Monday in a Class 3A Belvidere Sectional semifinal.

VIEWS Tom Musick

Hawks’ beach boys back at work CHICAGO – Ben Smith never had been to Hawaii.

But the NHL’s Olympic break had arrived, and Smith was eager to enjoy some rest and relaxation during his time away from the game. So the Blackhawks’ 25-year-old forward hopped a flight to the island of Oahu to forget about hockey for a while.

Everything was perfect.

The sunsets. The beach. The hockey rink.

Wait. Did someone say hockey rink?

“We rented a car and drove around the Next island a bit,” said Smith, who has scored seven at N.Y. Rangers, goals with 10 6 p.m. Thursday, assists in his CSN, AM-720 first full season with the Hawks.

“We got lost and we ended up at a hockey rink, actually. It was pretty funny.”

Not ha-ha funny. More like hit-the-gas-and-get-us-away-fromhere funny.

“We got out of there,” Smith said with a smile. “We were trying to get on the highway. We were trying to go up to see some more of the island.”

Eventually, Smith found his bearings and resumed his Hawaiian vacation. He hiked the Diamond Head trail, enjoyed fine meals and let his muscles recover after 60 tough games.

On Sunday, Smith joined 11 other well-rested Hawks teammates who did not take part in the Sochi Olympics. The fastpaced practice was sloppy at first, with more than a dozen consecutive shooters failing to score against Corey Crawford in rush drills, but eventually the session featured a few style points as forwards and defensemen found their rhythm.

In the next few days, the group will be joined by the Hawks’ 10 Olympians, including gold medal winners Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith and Patrick Sharp. A few Olympians could return to practice early

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What to watch

After all our concerns, the Sochi Olympics end safely.

Christine Brennan – @cbrennansports

Men’s basketball: Syracuse at Maryland, 6 p.m., ESPN The top-ranked Orange (25-2, 12-2), who have lost two straight, can head to ACC-leading Virginia on Saturday with matters in their own hands if they can take care of business against a Terrapins team (15-12, 7-7) in need of a big win.

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At the midpoint of the Sochi Games, not yet marred by a single case of doping, the IOC’s top medical official said its efforts to catch drug cheats were so successful they had scared them all away. A week later, after the disclosure of a fifth doping case on the final day of the games, IOC President Thomas Bach cited the positive tests as the sign of success.

3-pointers The Winter Olympics came to a close Sunday in Sochi. Three highlights that stuck out over the past two-plus weeks: 1. The U.S. men’s hockey team losing to Canada 2. American figure skater Ashley Wagner’s expression (right) 3. Bob Costas’ eye infection

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Earnhardt Jr. wins 2nd 500

By JENNA FRYER K_\ 8jjfZ`Xk\[ Gi\jj DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Through rain and wrecks, on Daytona’s longest day, this was a drought Dale Earnhardt Jr. was determined to end.

NASCAR’s most popular driver won the Daytona 500 on Sunday night for the second time – a decade after his first victory – to snap a 55race winless streak dating to 2012.

The victory ended a streak of futility at Daytona International Speedway, where he finished second in three of the previous four 500s.

“Winning this race is the greatest feeling that you could feel in this sport besides accepting the trophy for the championship,” said Earnhardt, who climbed from his car in Victory Lane and hugged every member of his Hendrick Motorsports

crew. “I didn’t know if I’d ever get the chance to feel it again and it feels just as good.”

As he crossed the finish line in his No. 88 Chevrolet, the few who withstood a rain delay of 6 hours, 22 minutes screaming their support, Earnhardt euphorically radioed his crew, saying: “This is better than the first one!” He was met by Rick Hendrick after his victory lap, and the team owner climbed into the driver’s window for a ride to Victory Lane.

“The world is right right now – Dale Junior just won the Daytona 500,” teammate Jeff Gordon said. “That’s a sign it’s going to be a great season.”

Rain stopped the race about 45 minutes after it began for a delay of more than six hours. When it resumed, Earnhardt dominated at the track where his father was killed in an accident on the last lap of the 2001 race.

He led six times for a racehigh 54 laps – all after the rain delay – and seemed to have it under control until things got chaotic near the end. There were 42 lead changes and four multi-car accidents as the field closed in on the checkered flag.

An accident with seven laps to go triggered by pole-sitter Austin Dillon, driving the No. 3 – Earnhardt’s father’s number making its return to the Daytona 500 for the first time since 2001 – set up a final two-lap shootout to the finish.

Earnhardt got a great jump past Brad Keselowski on the restart, and had Gordon behind him protecting his bumper. But Denny Hamlin came charging through the field and Earnhardt suddenly had a challenger with one lap to go.

Then an accident farther back involving former winners Kevin

Harvick and Jamie McMurray brought out the caution and the win belonged to Earnhardt.

“We could fight off battle after battle. We got a little help at the end there from Jeff to get away on the restart,” Earnhardt said. “This is amazing. I can’t believe this is happening. I never take this for granted, man because it doesn’t happen twice, let alone once.”

Hamlin was second in a Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, followed

by Keselowski in a Team Penske Ford.

Hendrick took fourth and fifth with Gordon and last year’s race winner, Jimmie Johnson, in what quickly became a company-wide celebration.

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10-year, $103 million contract Always. ($30 million guaranteed) that “Jay’s contract status was the richest deal in NFL doesn’t imhistory at the time. pact it, [but] To varying degrees, I’d like to all four teams could have draft a quarthought they had their terback every starter. Instead, they found year,” general somebody better. The Bears manager Phil can win the Super Bowl with Emery said Cutler, but he needs everyPhil Emery before the thing to be just right to be 2013 draft. that guy. And there also is “If we could find the right the injury factor. Cutler has quarterback, those are very missed games because of an valuable.” injury six times in the last That is true now more four seasons. than ever after seeing what Suffice it to say that Trestcoach Marc Trestman can do man’s Wilson or Kaepernick with quarterbacks in a wellis out there somewhere. And stocked offense. the Bears should be looking Entering last season, Josh for him. Is it possible he’s in McCown was a journeyman this draft? quarterback with a 71.0 “They’ve all got holes in career passer rating whose them,” said former Bears value to the Bears was more quarterback Jim Miller, an in being Cutler’s buddy than analyst for Comcast Sportsa quality NFL quarterback.

Net Chicago and Sirius XM. In Trestman’s hands, though, “But if you’re looking down McCown became one of the the chart, there are two best quarterbacks in the quarterbacks I like that are NFL. His 103.0 passer rating coming off an injury: Aaron in seven games (five starts) Murray of Georgia and Zach ranked third in the league.

Mettenberger of LSU.” And that was with minimal Miller’s pick to click last work with the No. 1 offense year was Florida State’s EJ from training camp until the Manuel, who was projected day he was inserted as the as a second- or third-round No. 1 quarterback. pick at the NFL Scouting So if Trestman can work Combine, ended up going that kind of magic with Mc16th overall to the Bills and Cown, what can he do with a started as a rookie. So the younger, better quarterback 6-foot-1, 207-pound Murray he can handpick? Nothing and the 6-5, 229-pound Metagainst Cutler – well, a little tenberger might be worth against Cutler – but Bears keeping an eye on. fans should be eager to find “They’ve got great meout. chanics in terms of their arm You only have to look to talent,” Miller said. “They the conference championcan clean up the footwork ship games last month to see and things like that, but the importance of progresthey’re good, smart guys. sive thinking with the right Aaron Murray played under coach. The Seahawks, 49ers, Mark Richt. That’s a proPatriots and Broncos had an style offense at Georgia. obvious similarity: They all Mettenberger’s got great made bold moves to get the mechanics. They’re both quarterback right. coming off ACL injuries.

The Seahawks named Rus- I’d draft those guys (in the sell Wilson their starter after middle rounds) all day long. signing Matt Flynn to a three- They’re going to be solid year, $26 million contract guys you can groom who aren’t expected to play right ($10 million guaranteed) in away.”

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Actually, he has that vision plastered on the wall next to his locker in the Cubs’ spring-training clubhouse. It’s in the form of old pictures of catching greats such as Yogi Berra, Roy Campanella, Johnny Bench, Carlton Fisk, Thurman Munson, Elston Howard and Gary Carter.

Hall of Famers. Most Valuable Players. Champions.

“Every year, it’s something new,” Castillo said Sunday as he looked for a place on the wall to put the newest picture – of Mickey Cochrane – left at his locker by catching coach Mike Borzello.

Last spring training, Borzello had Castillo study video of St. Louis Cardinals All-Star Yadier Molina. This year, it’s the “Wall of Fame,” which also features pictures of new Cubs catchers George Kottaras and John Baker that some prankster added.

“Great catchers with great careers,” Castillo said, looking at the wall. “Every time I see a guy like that, it motivates me to come out, have fun and play hard. ... One day, I hope to be like them.”

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Castillo ranked among the top catchers in the majors in several offensive categories and ranked first in defensive wins above replacement (2.8), despite playing in only 113 games, in part because of a knee injury that cost him the final nine games of the season.

He’s back from arthroscopic surgery to clean out a meniscus problem in the knee and has only had minor soreness while being eased into action early in camp.

Cubs officials consider him a part of the homegrown core, along with Anthony Rizzo, Starlin Castro and Darwin Barney. Castillo sees bigger things than that.

“I want to be an All-Star,” Castillo said. “I want to have a Gold Glove. Why not? I want to be MVP. Why not? That’s the expectation you have to have in this game just to motivate yourself.”

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Reinsdorf. When Reinsdorf hired Thome last July, he offered up his belief that Thome would be a manager.

“I think he has that ability,” Reinsdorf said. “He can be a batting coach. He’d be a great batting coach, but someday he’ll be a manager.

That’s what he’ll be.”

Of course, Reinsdorf has a manager and one he likes.

Ventura signed a multiyear extension on his three-year deal that would have expired at the end of this season, so there might not be room on the South Side if and when Thome is ready.

Ventura and Mike Matheny were hired without managing experience, which Thome said “is a testament to their character. Those guys are few and far between.

“Robin is a wonderful man, and I will learn from him,” Thome said. “He has such great baseball knowledge. He’s a good guy to talk baseball to. He had a wonderful career and is very well respected. That’s why he got this opportunity.”

Paul Konerko, a teammate and friend, can see it working for Thome because managers are blessed with more support staff, front-office help and information than ever before.

“Now it’s how guys handle players and communicate,” Konerko said Sunday. “Robin can handle people. Jim is probably the most positive guy I’ve been around. Whether it’s a person in baseball or on the street, he handles people right. That’s more of the bulk of the work now because you have a lot of people helping you make decisions.”

It’s a job Konerko, by the way, has no interest in when he retires after the season.

“The dedication of time, to say you’re on the same schedule as a player is a lie,” he said. “It’s worse. You’re here earlier, and there’s travel. In my mind, I can’t possibly fathom getting on this schedule.

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GLENDALE, Ariz. – Jim Thome will be here next week for his first spring training as a special assistant to White Sox general manager Rick Hahn. The sounds of baseball will be music to his ears, and the smell of grass on the back fields at Camelback Ranch will invigorate him.

Thome, 43, who hasn’t officially retired but will address that soon, wants to get back in uniform in some capacity. Managing Jim Thome has a nice ring to the future Hall of Famer, who hit 612 home runs in 2,543 games over a 22-year career with the Indians, Phillies, Dodgers, Twins, Orioles and Sox (2006-09).

“Ultimately, I would love to get back on the field,” Thome said. “Last year was so nice to be at home (in suburban Chicago) with my kids, watching my son play tee ball and taking my daughter to school every morning, and I love it. But I will say I do miss the game because I am a competitor. You can’t play forever, but the love of the game never leaves your soul.”

In his role as special assistant, Thome has watched, instructed and talked to minor-league players. When he comes to spring training, he wants to help everyone from players to chairman Jerry Reinsdorf to executive vice president Ken Williams to Hahn to manager Robin Ventura.

“I won’t be there just to be around,” he said. “I’m coming there to work.

“And this is the thing in this job I’m in now – I want to look at what’s the next phase for me getting back on the field. Competing at a high level. There is a side to me that wants to manage someday and prepare myself for it if that opportunity came calling. I’d want to be ready.”

There is mutual love and respect between Thome, long considered one of baseball’s great character guys, and

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this week, while those who played in Sunday’s gold medal game will receive a few days of rest before returning Thursday to play the New York Rangers.

Two days later, on Saturday, the Hawks will host the Pittsburgh Penguins in an outdoor game at Soldier Field as part of the NHL’s stadium series.

“It’s an interesting week for us,” said Hawks coach Joel Quenneville, who did not miss

an Olympic hockey game on TV. “We’ll see how they feel and gauge it from there.”

It’s fair to assume that at least a few of the Hawks’ Olympians might be exhausted when they return. Seven Hawks players advanced to the medal round, including Canada’s winning trio and Sweden’s runner-up trio of Niklas Hjalmarsson, Johnny Oduya and Marcus Kruger.

Patrick Kane played the same number of games but fell short of a medal with Team USA. The Olympic group’s frantic February makes it all the more important for the

Hawks’ non-Olympians to produce in the first few games after the break.

“We’ll try to give those guys as much support as we can,” forward Kris Versteeg said. “They’re all the guys that make the engine turn, so they’re big parts. They might come over here and think they’re not going to play much, but they’re all going back into the fire because that’s what they do.”

The same goes for the Hawks’ well-rested contingent.

While Smith savored his first trip to Hawaii, teammate Brandon Bollig enjoyed six

days and five nights in Cancun, Mexico. Bollig avoided any accidental sightings of hockey rinks – “not a single one, and I’m glad for that” – and returned to practice with renewed energy.

“We had an amazing time down there,” said Bollig, still sporting a bright red suntan.

“We got our rest and our fun out of the way, and now we’re ready to get back to work.”

s .ORTHWEST (ERALD sports columnist Tom Musick can be reached at tmusick@shawmedia.com and on Twitter @tcmusick.

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By JOE COWLEY jcowley@suntimes.com MIAMI – Joakim Noah never would have guessed that his Bulls teammates needed a history lesson.

Not against Miami.

Not against a Heat team that has eliminated the Bulls from the playoffs in two of the past three seasons.

But after a 93-79 loss to Miami at the American Airlines Arena on Sunday, and it coming with four-time MVP LeBron James sitting out with a broken nose, well, school Next was in session Xk 8kcXekX# -1*' from Professor p.m. Tuesday, Noah.

“I don’t WGN, AM-1000 care about missed shots,” Noah said. “When we play the Miami Heat, our intensity has to be high the whole time. To me, that’s what disappointing.

We play the Heat, I mean those guys ended our seasons a lot.

You gotta hate playing these guys. Every time we play them, our intensity has to be high.

We did it in spurts. It wasn’t good the whole time. And that’s what’s disappointing.”

Noah did his part, scoring 20 points and grabbing 15 rebounds on 7-for-11 shooting.

The All-Star center was one of the few to show up, however, considering the Bulls shot 36 percent from the field and had seven shot-clock violations.

“I’m frustrated about the game right now,” Noah said.

“I feel we could’ve definitely played a lot better. When we play the Miami Heat, our intensity has to be through the roof for 48 (minutes), regardless if shots are going in or not.

It has to be bigger. Of course you want to win the game, but the way we’re going to win is our edge and intensity has to be better than theirs throughout the game.”

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After entering the locker room tied 40-40 at the half, it was a complete no-show in the third.

The Bulls (29-26) shot 5 for 20 from the field (25 percent) in that quarter and had six turnovers that led to 12 Miami points. Add in a 0-for-6 showing from beyond the arc in those 12 minutes, and the frustration that made Noah once call Miami “Hollywood as [heck],” once again was front and center.

“We definitely have to learn from this,” Noah said. “Mentally, our approach wasn’t where it needed to be. We let frustration get to us. You have to move on. Your mentality has to be next play throughout the game because it just keeps going.

You can’t let one mistake lead to other mistakes, especially against a team that talented.”

An opinion shared by Taj Gibson, with or without James in the lineup.

“It doesn’t matter if LeBron is out or in,” Gibson said. “That

team is a good team. That team has other player other than LeBron. They got Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade. People seem to forget that they were All-Stars, too. That bench is deep.

“We still played as if LeBron played. We didn’t shy away. We understand that’s a championship team. We just didn’t regroup the right way in the second half and they made a lot of big-time shots.”

Gibson came off the bench with 20 points and 10 rebounds, but Bosh’s 28 points and Wade’s 23, as well as nine 3-pointers, and that’s why Miami is the back-to-back defending champions.

A 0-for-10 showing by D.J. Augustin, and both Kirk Hinrich and Tony Snell combining for a 6-for-20 afternoon, and that’s why a Bulls’ fivegame winning streak was laid to rest.

“We got to stick your nose in there, you gotta play tough,” coach Tom Thibodeau said of his team’s loss. “You don’t play tough, you don’t win in this league.”

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A good day for all Openly gay big man Jason Collins just signed a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets, and thereby made history, of a sort.

You see, the veteran 7-foot, 255-pound Collins already played six years for the Nets, from 2001 to 2007.

And he played seven more for the Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Hawks, Celtics and Wizards.

But all that was as a “straight” man. Or an undercover gay man. Or a somewhat-out-but-only-to-closefriends-gay man. Or a…

I don’t know, it gets kind of silly, doesn’t it?

Collins always has been a basketball player. Not a great scorer, not a great rebounder.

But a very tough defender, smart floor leader, hard worker and excellent teammate. And 7-footers don’t grow on trees.

That’s what the Nets said when they signed him Sunday after working him out to see if he still was in shape since he hadn’t played for anyone since announcing his homosexuality last spring.

“The decision to sign Jason was a basketball decision,” went Nets general manager Billy King’s statement.

The Nets needed a big man to replace starting center Brook Lopez, out for the year with a foot injury. Ergo, Collins.

It’s that simple. In one sense.

In another, it’s one of the most complicated, politically volatile, socially important moves in American sports history. Indeed, it rivals that other famous Brooklyn sports signing from 67 years ago – Jackie Robinson to the baseball Dodgers.

The Nets could have found somebody else to sign instead of the 35-year-old Collins, and who would have

M@<NJ Rick Telander complained? After all, Collins had been passed over by all 30 NBA teams for the past 10 months.

You have to wonder how any of this can matter to those who simply are watching Collins on the court. What, you think he’ll be wearing a scarlet “G” on his chest?

He’s not going to dominate any game he’s in. He’ll be rusty, maybe creaky. By NBA standards, he’s a geezer. But Jason Collins he’ll be in the mix. He’ll be a guy. A gay guy.

If somebody didn’t say to an observer, “Hey, look!

That’s the first openly homosexual player in major sports history,” who would notice?

Robinson, on the other hand, you could notice.

We still are coming to grips with the fact that gay people are everywhere among us, and they’re not going away. Remember those T-shirts and placards from early Chicago Gay Pride parades: “WE’RE QUEER AND WE’RE HERE!”? Yep, that simple.

So, in a sense, Jason Collins playing the game he has played since he was a kid growing up with straight, identical twin brother Jared – himself retired after 10 years in the NBA – is novel only in the way Collins identifies himself.

A few of you might recall that I “came out” as gay in a column a while back, basically saying: Prove that I’m not.

Silly, I suppose.

But the point I was trying

to make is that a sexual preference or a lifestyle is not something that can be proven by someone else or which you must display to all, as opposed to, say, being 7 feet tall. Try hiding that.

Kudos to the Nets for understanding.

Yes, there are players – evangelical Christians and Muslims among them – who might point to religious teachings as the basis for their contempt for homosexuals, mandated, as it were,

by God. Those players – and nonplaying citizens, too – are going to have to subjugate their views to the law both of the land and common sense.

It won’t be hard.

I think it would be a terrific idea if Jason Collins had a closed-door meeting with his new teammates and simply explained how normal he is, how he’s going to use the shower to get clean like everybody else, nothing more or less, how his sexual orientation has nothing to do with anything at all except stuff that is irrelevant to playing basketball the right way.

They say prejudice springs from insulation from other, different people.

Minorities of any kind in the work place, in school, in the arts, in neighborhoods, in sports – change mindsets of the fearful and intolerant majority.

So this is a good day. For all of us. Seriously, who isn’t a minority of some sort, even if it’s just the way you comb your hair, garnish your pizza?

Jason Collins is ready for this.

I’d like to think we are, too.

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:fek`el\[ ]ifd gX^\ 9( “That consistency with our effort, our competitiveness and our intensity in practice and games has been there every day,” Benson said. “We know we’re going to battle and compete every day.”

Benson knew a little about Rogutich and Volkening from coaching against them two years ago, but after a year away from the BNC, he leaned on assistant coaches Nate Wright and

Jeremy Burke to learn about his new team. The Indians have found leadership from Rogutich, Volkening and other seniors, such as Max Kunde, Dustin Rondorf and Justin Velasquez.

They get offensive boosts from Knobloch, Weston Shepard and Koty Kissack among the underclassmen.

“I always trusted my teammates and I knew we had potential,” Rogutich said. “We’re at the point where we’ve given ourselves the opportunity to achieve something great. It’s been an awesome season and

we’ve taken nothing for granted.”

Those around the school and town have taken notice.

“It’s amazing to see how many more people come to the games and want to support the team,” Volkening said.

That’s what happens when your team keeps getting better and better in February.

“It’s been my dream since freshman year to do great things in basketball,” Volkening said. “It’d be special if we could pull together for a regional championship.”

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:fek`el\[ ]ifd gX^\ 9( “The kids competed in every single game this year, we just came out on the short end a few times more than we wanted,” Hammond said. “Not one time did the girls give up during the season, and when we walked into the regional itself, they kind of challenged themselves.”

Being given the fifth seed in the regional didn’t sit well with the Blue Streaks, and they were eager to prove they were better than that number. Hammond said his team was “disgusted by the whole ranking system.” It served as extra motivation for the Blue Streaks.

Pautrat said revenge also was on their minds going into the regional after losses this season to both Woodstock North and R-B. “Our mentality is just go out strong,” Pautrat said. “It’s just like any other game. We still have a lot of pressure on us because we don’t want the season to be over yet. I think that we just have to go out and play like we would against any other team.”

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The emergence of getting contributions from different players has been a key to Woodstock’s success. Junior forward Selena Juarez has provided solid defense and has emerged as a great option on offense to complement the outside shooting of

sophomore guard Grace Beattie and Pautrat. Senior forward Cody Brand has anchored Woodstock with her team-leading 11.6 points a game.

“I believe that the trust in themselves and each other has been a huge tool for them,” Hammond said. “If one girl has a bad game, they feel like someone else is going to pick them up, whether it be (Gabby) Scolio’s defensive ability or Brecken (Overly’s) ball-handling ability or Pautrat’s tenacious defense.

All those factors are a huge step for us.”

To win Monday against Rockford Lutheran and advance to the sectional final in pursuit of their school’s first sectional title, the Blue Streaks will need to rely on what got them to this point.

“It’s going to take tenacious defense and playing under control, limiting turnovers and not backing down from pressure,” Hammond said. “Walking into this sectional a few weeks back, we would be very hesitant. But right now, I think the kids have a lot of confidence in their game and in our team, and I think they fully believe we’re going to be the sectional champion.”

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Day wins match play magic The ASSOCIATED PRESS MARANA, Ariz. – Jason Day never stopped believing he would win the Match Play Championship, even in the midst of so many shots

by Victor Dubuisson that simply defied belief.

With his ball at the base of a cactus, Dubuisson took an all-or-nothing swing though the sharp needles and a TV cable and incredibly hit it to 4 feet to save par. Seemingly out of it on the next playoff hole, the 23-year-old Frenchman somehow whacked a wedge through a desert bush and rocks and onto the green for another par.

Day finally ended the madness Sunday on the 23rd hole with a pitch to 4 feet on No. 15 for birdie.

It was the first time the championship match went overtime since the inaugural year in 1999 at La Costa, when Jeff Maggert chipped on the second extra hole of a 36-hole final.

Day, with his first World Golf Championship, walked away with his second PGA Tour title that will take the Australian to No. 4 in the world.

This tournament might better be remembered for Dubuisson’s magical escapes.

Two holes down with two holes to play, Dubuisson rapped in a 15foot birdie putt on the 17th hole and then took advantage of a rare lapse

by Day, who bogeyed the 18th hole with a three-putt from 50 feet on the upper tier. The Frenchman saved par from the bunker to force extra holes.

It looked as if it would be over quickly.

From the first Jason Day fairway, Dubuisson went so far long that bounced hard off the back of the green and into the desert, the ball nestled at the base of a cholla. He stepped up to the ball and, with nothing to lose, swung away. The club got caught on a TV cable, and the ball scooted up the slope of 3-inch grass and onto the green.

And it came with an encore.

On the next extra hole, the par-5 ninth, Dubuisson tugged his shot left of the green, left of the bleachers and into a desert bush sur-

rounded by rocks. He took another crack at it, and the shot came out perfectly through thick grass and onto the green.

After matching bogeys and pars on the next two holes — this time from the green grass — the match ended on the 333-yard 15th hole when Dubuisson’s drive strayed too far right into side of a hill.

LPGA Thailand: At Chonburi, Thailand, Anna Nordqvist won to end a five-year victory drought, holding off top-ranked Inbee Park at Siam County Club.

Nordqvist, the LPGA Championship and LPGA Tour Championship winner in 2009, led wireto-wire. The 26-year-old Swede closed with a 4-under-par 68 to beat defending champion Park by two strokes.

Victorian Open: At Melbourne, Australia, 17-year-old amateur Minjee Lee won by six strokes for her first victory in a professional event.

Visit Mesa Gateway Classic: At Mesa, Ariz., LPGA Tour player Alena Sharp won the Symetra Tour’s season-opener, beating Marissa Steen by two strokes.

HOCKEY NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF St. Louis 57 39 12 6 84 196 Blackhawks 60 35 11 14 84 207 Colorado 58 37 16 5 79 174 Minnesota 59 31 21 7 69 145 Dallas 58 27 21 10 64 164 Winnipeg 60 28 26 6 62 168 Nashville 59 25 24 10 60 146 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF Anaheim 60 41 14 5 87 196 San Jose 59 37 16 6 80 175 Los Angeles 59 31 22 6 68 139 Phoenix 58 27 21 10 64 163 Vancouver 60 27 24 9 63 146 Calgary 58 22 29 7 51 137 Edmonton 60 20 33 7 47 153 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Boston 57 37 16 4 78 176 Tampa Bay 58 33 20 5 71 168 Montreal 59 32 21 6 70 148 Toronto 60 32 22 6 70 178 Detroit 58 26 20 12 64 151 Ottawa 59 26 22 11 63 169 Florida 58 22 29 7 51 139 Buffalo 57 15 34 8 38 110 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF Pittsburgh 58 40 15 3 83 186 N.Y. Rangers 59 32 24 3 67 155 Philadelphia 59 30 23 6 66 162 Columbus 58 29 24 5 63 170 Washington 59 27 23 9 63 171 Carolina 57 26 22 9 61 144 New Jersey 59 24 22 13 61 135 N.Y. Islanders 60 22 30 8 52 164

GA 135 163 153 147 164 175 180 GA 147 142 128 169 160 179 199 GA 125 145 142 182 163 191 183 172 GA 138 146 167 161 175 158 146 200

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

Feb. 9 - 25 Olympic break Monday’s Games No games scheduled Tuesday’s Games Carolina at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

NHL LEADERS SCORING Through Saturday Sidney Crosby, Pit Ryan Getzlaf, Anh John Tavares, NYI Phil Kessel, Tor P. Kane, Hawks Alex Ovechkin, Was Corey Perry, Anh Kyle Okposo, NYI P. Sharp, Hawks Evgeni Malkin, Pit Claude Giroux, Phi 5 tied with 56 pts.

GP 58 56 59 60 59 55 60 59 60 47 59

G 28 29 24 31 27 40 30 24 28 18 19

A PTS 50 78 38 67 42 66 34 65 36 63 20 60 30 60 35 59 30 58 40 58 38 57

CALENDAR Wednesday — NHL regular season resumes.

Saturday — NHL Stadium Series: Pittsburgh Penguins at Blackhawks, Soldier Field.

March 5 — Trade deadline, 3 p.m., EST. March 10-12 — NHL general managers meeting, Boca Raton, Fla. April 13 — Last day of regular season.

PREPS

April 16 — Stanley Cup Playoffs begin.

May 25-31 — NHL combine, Toronto.

June 18 — Last possible day for Stanley Cup finals.

June 25 — NHL awards, Las Vegas.

June 27-28 — NHL draft, Philadelphia.

July 1 — Free agency begins.

July 5 — Deadline for player-elected salary arbitration notification.

July 6 — Deadline for club-elected salary arbitration notification.

July 20-Aug. 6 — Salary arbitration hearings held.

Aug. 8 — Deadline for salary arbitration decisions.

SECTIONAL PAIRINGS CLASS 3A BELVIDERE SECTIONAL Monday Game 1: Sycamore vs. Burlington Central, 6 p.m.

Game 2: Woodstock vs. Rockford Lutheran, 8 p.m.

CLAS 4A CRYSTAL LAKE SOUTH SECTIONAL Tuesday Game 1: Huntley vs. South Elgin, 6 p.m.

Game 2: Prairie Ridge vs Boylan Catholic, 8 p.m.

AHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF Grand Rpds 54 32 17 2 3 69 171 Wolves 54 31 17 4 2 68 156 Rockford 56 28 21 4 3 63 171 Milwaukee 53 23 18 6 6 58 134 Iowa 52 22 20 6 4 54 130 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF Toronto 52 31 17 2 2 66 150 Rochester 52 27 18 3 4 61 152 Hamilton 53 23 25 1 4 51 127 Utica 53 22 24 3 4 51 127 Lake Erie 51 22 24 0 5 49 131 West Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF Abbotsford 55 33 17 4 1 71 172 Texas 55 32 16 3 4 71 199 San Antonio 54 23 23 3 5 54 148 Okla. City 54 23 24 1 6 53 162 Charlotte 52 24 25 1 2 51 154 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF Manchester 58 36 14 2 6 80 183 St. John’s 55 32 19 1 3 68 181 Providence 55 29 19 1 6 65 174 Worcester 52 23 25 3 1 50 124 Portland 52 19 24 2 7 47 150 East Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF Binghamton 53 33 16 1 3 70 201 Hershey 53 29 18 3 3 64 163 Norfolk 53 28 17 1 7 64 139 W-B/Scrntn 54 28 19 3 4 63 152 Syracuse 52 20 23 4 5 49 134 Northeast Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF Springfield 55 33 17 1 4 71 168 Albany 54 29 17 3 5 66 161 Bridgeport 54 25 24 1 4 55 149 Adirondack 52 22 27 0 3 47 121 Hartford 52 20 26 0 6 46 136

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GA 135 138 179 146 148 GA 132 145 154 155 158 GA 151 158 160 185 171 GA 148 151 156 160 183 GA 160 149 134 140 156 GA 150 142 167 142 167

NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss.

Sunday’s Games Wolves 2, Abbotsford 0 Bridgeport 2, Providence 1 Manchester 4, Worcester 2 Norfolk 3, Springfield 2 Hamilton 3, San Antonio 1 Albany 2, Utica 1 St. John’s 6, Portland 5 Toronto 4, Oklahoma City 1 Grand Rapids 1, Milwaukee 0, SO Syracuse 5, Hershey 2 Monday’s Games No games scheduled Tuesday’s Games Texas at Lake Erie, 9:45 a.m.

Hartford at Portland, 6 p.m.

Hershey at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 6:05 p.m.

Rockford at Iowa, 7:05 p.m.

BOYS BASKETBALL CLASS 1A SOUTH BELOIT REGIONAL Alden-Hebron

Monday Game 1: (4) South Beloit vs. (5) Keith Country Day, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Game 2: (2) Rockford Christian Life vs.

(7) Orangeville, 6 p.m.

Game 3: (3) Durand vs. (6) Alden-Hebron, 8 p.m.

Thursday Game 4: (1) Dakota vs. Winner Game 1, 6 p.m.

Game 5: Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3, 8 p.m.

Friday Game 6: Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5, 7 p.m.

ELGIN (HARVEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY) REGIONAL Faith Lutheran

Monday Game 1: (4) Faith Lutheran vs. (5) Universal, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Game 2: (2) Harvest Christian Academy vs. (7) College Prep, 6 p.m.

Game 3: (3) Islamic Foundation vs. (6) Elgin Academy, 8 p.m.

Wednesday Game 4: (1) Westminster Christian vs.

Winner Game 1, 6 p.m.

Game 5: Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3, 8 p.m.

Friday Game 6: Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5, 7 p.m.

BASEBALL Harvard Boys League Registration At Harvard Jr. High Boys age *6* years old - 8th Grade Thursday, March 6, 2014, from 6-8 p.m.

SOFTBALL Men’s 12 inch Softball Registration The McHenry Parks & Recreation Department will begin accepting summer adult softball league registration Tuesday, Feb. 18 for resident teams and Tuesday, Feb. 25 for nonresident teams at McHenry Municipal Center, 333 S. Green Street in McHenry.

Men’s 12 inch League games are played Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings. Season begins Monday, April 28. All games are played at Knox Park, 201 S. Green Street in McHenry. All fees and a completed roster must be turned in at the time of registration. Roster forms are available at www.ci.mchenry.il.us. For information, call 815-363-2160.

Coed 12 inch Softball Registration The McHenry Parks & Recreation Department will begin accepting summer adult softball league registration Tuesday, Feb. 18 for resident teams and Tuesday, Feb. 25 for nonresident teams at McHenry Municipal Center, 333 S. Green Street in McHenry.

Co-Ed 12 inch League games are played Friday evenings. Season begins Monday, May 9. All games are played at Knox Park, 201 S. Green Street in McHenry. All fees and a completed

roster must be turned in at the time of registration. Roster forms are available at www.ci.mchenry.il.us. For information, call 815-363-2160.

Crystal Lake Tidal Waves Chicago Bandits players Amber Patton and Tammy Williams will be conducting a girls fastpitch softball clinic consisting of hitting drills at Pro Player Consultants, 5112 Prime Parkway, McHenry, IL, on Sunday, March 9, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $60 for players ages 8-14. There is a 30 player limit. The Crystal Lake Tidal Waves Fastpitch Softball Organization will be sponsoring the clinic. Pre-register at www.tidalwaves.org.

The Crystal Lake Tidal Waves organization is in its 24th year of operation and is the longest running travel softball program in the northwest suburbs.

It’s mission is to promote the education of competitive softball and lifelong qualities of sportsmanship, teamwork and commitment.

This year they have four teams from 12U-18U. Jim Summaria, president and coach of the 14U team, said, “We expect all of our players to excel in the classroom as well as on the field. Many Tidal Waves players through the years played college softball – obtaining scholarships for their grades as well as their softball ability.”

Every player on Summaria’s 14U team made honor roll for the first semester.

Girl’s Fastpitch Travel Softball Players Wanted 13/14u. Great schedule including showcase play. New to travel players welcomed. Reduced fees, looking to complete team. www.fastpitch2000. com

NORRIDGE (RIDGEWOOD) REGIONAL Mon., March 3 Game 1 at 7:00 pm: (14) Johnsburg vs.

(19) Chicago (Sullivan) Tue., March 4 Game 2 at 6:00 pm: (3) Mundelein (Carmel) vs. Winner Game 1 Game 3 at 8:00 pm: (6) Vernon Hills vs.

(12) Norridge (Ridgewood) Fri., March 7 Game 4 at 7:00 pm: Winner Game 2 vs.

Winner Game 3

CLASS 4A CRYSTAL LAKE CENTRAL REGIONAL Mon., March 3 Game 1 at 6:00 pm: (4) Crystal Lake (South) vs. (5) Carpentersville (DundeeCrown) Game 2 at 8:00 pm: (3) Algonquin (Jacobs) vs. (6) Crystal Lake (Central) Tue., March 4 Game 3 at 6:00 pm: (1) Cary (C.-Grove) vs. Winner Game 1 Game 4 at 8:00 pm: (2) Crystal Lake (Prairie Ridge) vs. Winner Game 2 Fri., March 7 Game 5 at 7:00 pm: Winner Game 3 vs.

Winner Game 4

BELVIDERE NORTH REGIONAL Mon., March 3 Game 1 at 7:00 pm: (4) DeKalb vs. (5) Belvidere (North) Tue., March 4 Game 2 at 6:00 pm: (1) Huntley vs.

Winner Game 1 Game 3 at 8:00 pm: (2) Rockford (Jefferson) vs. (3) Rockford (East) Fri., March 7 Game 4 at 7:00 pm: Winner Game 2 vs.

Winner Game 3

MCHENRY REGIONAL Mon., March 3 Game 1 at 7:00 pm: (16) Fox Lake (Grant) vs. (19) McHenry Tue., March 4 Game 2 at 6:00 pm: (1) Lincolnshire (Stevenson) vs. Winner Game 1 Game 3 at 8:00 pm: (8) Deerfield (H.S.) vs. (9) Gurnee (Warren) Fri., March 7 Game 4 at 7:00 pm: Winner Game 2 vs.

Winner Game 3

CLASS 3A WOODSTOCK REGIONAL

SCHEDULE

Mon., March 3 Game 1 at 6:00 pm: (4) Woodstock (H.S.) vs. (5) Woodstock (North) Game 2 at 8:00 pm: (3) Woodstock (Marian) vs. (6) Harvard Tue., March 4 Game 3 at 6:00 pm: (1) Marengo vs.

Winner Game 1 Game 4 at 8:00 pm: (2) Hampshire vs.

Winner Game 2 Fri., March 7 Game 5 at 7:00 pm: Winner Game 3 vs.

Winner Game 4

RICHMOND-BURTON REGIONAL Mon., March 3 Game 1 at 7:00 pm: (15) Chicago (CICS/ Northtown) vs. (18) Chicago (Senn) Tue., March 4

Monday Girls Basketball: Woodstock vs.

Rockford Lutheran at Belvidere Sectional semifinal, 8 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Faith Lutheran vs.

Universal at Elgin Harvest Regional, 7 p.m.

Tuesday Girls Basketball: Huntley vs. South Elgin at Crystal Lake South Sectional semifinal, 6 p.m., Prairie Ridge vs. Boylan Catholic at Crystal Lake South Sectional semifinal, 8 p.m.

Boys Basketball: McHenry at Prairie Ridge, Jacobs at Dundee-Crown, Crystal Lake South at Huntley, Woodstock at Grayslake Central, Johnsburg at Crystal Lake Central, Richmond-Burton at Harvard, Woodstock North at Grayslake North, 7 p.m., Durand vs. Alden-Hebron at South Beloit Regional, 8 p.m.

FIVE-DAY PLANNER TEAM

MONDAY

SPRINT CUP Sunday At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Fla. Lap length: 2.5 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (9) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 200 laps, 133.1 rating, 48 points.

2. (4) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 200, 113.8, 43.

3. (33) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 200, 117.1, 42.

4. (6) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 200, 102.7, 40.

5. (32) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 200, 101.2, 40.

6. (3) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 200, 98.2, 38.

7. (34) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 200, 72, 37.

8. (25) Greg Biffle, Ford, 200, 94.1, 37.

9. (1) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 200, 83.4, 36.

10. (28) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 200, 80.8, 34.

11. (35) Joey Logano, Ford, 200, 104.1, 34.

12. (18) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 200, 67.6, 0.

13. (38) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 200, 85.1, 31.

14. (22) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 200, 73.8, 30.

15. (26) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, 200, 46.2, 29.

16. (39) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 200, 69.3, 28.

17. (30) Carl Edwards, Ford, 200, 87, 28.

18. (7) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 200, 79.5, 26.

19. (37) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 200, 100.5, 26.

20. (24) Terry Labonte, Ford, 200, 66.1, 24.

21. (8) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 199, 89.9, 24.

22. (19) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 199, 60.3, 22.

23. (29) Alex Bowman, Toyota, 198, 43.7, 21.

24. (11) Josh Wise, Ford, 196, 47.5, 20.

25. (12) Brian Scott, Chevrolet, 196, 68.2, 0.

26. (15) A J Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 194, 53.1, 19.

27. (40) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, accident, 193, 60.8, 18.

28. (23) Cole Whitt, Toyota, accident, 193, 62.5, 16.

29. (41) Parker Kligerman, Toyota, accident, 193, 48.2, 15.

30. (31) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 192, 70.6, 14.

31. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 192, 64.1, 14.

32. (10) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 184, 80, 13.

33. (14) Trevor Bayne, Ford, accident, 183, 59.5, 0.

34. (43) David Ragan, Ford, 176, 32.2, 10.

35. (21) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 174, 36.8, 9.

36. (17) David Gilliland, Ford, 171, 41.5, 8.

37. (36) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, accident, 161, 42.8, 7.

38. (16) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, accident, 160, 32.2, 6.

39. (13) Aric Almirola, Ford, accident, 146, 59.8, 6.

40. (27) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, accident, 145, 53.6, 5.

41. (42) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, accident, 144, 46, 4.

42. (20) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, engine, 127, 41, 2.

43. (2) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, engine, 30, 27.3, 1.

FOOTBALL NFL CALENDAR Feb. 19-25 — NFL scouting combine, Indianapolis.

March 3 — Deadline for clubs to designate franchise or transition players.

March 8 — Clubs are permitted to contact and enter into contract negotiations with certified agents of players.

March 11 — All clubs must be under the 2014 salary cap; free agency begins;

trading period begins.

March 23-26 —Owners meetings, Orlando, Fla. April 7 — Clubs that hired a new head coach after the end of the 2013 regular season may begin offseason workout programs.

May 2 — Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets.

May 7 — Deadline for club to exercise right of first refusal for its restricted free agents.

May 8-10 —2014 NFL draft, New York.

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March 12 — Last day to place a player on unconditional release waivers and pay 30 days termination pay instead of 45 days.

March 22-23 — Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona, Sydney.

March 26 — Last day to request unconditional release waivers on a player without having to pay his full 2014 salary.

March 30 — Opening day in North America, Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego. Active rosters reduced to 25 players.

June 5 — Amateur draft.

July 15 — All-Star game, Minneapolis.

July 18 — Deadline for amateur draft picks to sign.

July 27 — Hall of Fame inductions, Cooperstown, N.Y. July 31 — Last day to trade a player without securing waivers.

Sept. 1 — Active rosters expand to 40 players.

Sept. 30 — Postseason begins.

Oct. 22 — World Series begins.

November TBA — Deadline for teams to make qualifying offers to their eligible former players who became free agents, fifth day after World Series.

November TBA — Deadline for free agents to accept qualifying offers, 12th day after World Series.

Dec. 2 — Last day for teams to offer 2015 contracts to unsigned players.

Dec. 8-11 — Winter meetings, San Diego.

Dec. 8 — Hall of Fame golden era (1947-72) vote announced, San Diego.

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L Pct Indiana 42 13 .764 Bulls 29 26 .527 Detroit 23 33 .411 Cleveland 22 35 .386 Milwaukee 10 45 .182 Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 31 25 .554 Brooklyn 26 28 .481 New York 21 35 .375 Boston 19 38 .333 Philadelphia 15 41 .268 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 40 14 .741 Washington 28 28 .500 Charlotte 27 30 .474 Atlanta 26 29 .473 Orlando 17 41 .293 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 40 16 .714 Houston 38 18 .679 Dallas 34 23 .596 Memphis 31 24 .564 New Orleans 23 32 .418 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 43 14 .754 Portland 38 18 .679 Minnesota 27 29 .482 Denver 25 30 .455 Utah 19 36 .345 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers 38 20 .655 Golden State 34 22 .607 Phoenix 33 22 .600 Sacramento 20 36 .357 L.A. Lakers 19 37 .339

BOBSLED Men’s Four-Man 1. Russia 1 (Alexander Zubkov, Alexey Negodaylo, Dmitry Trunenkov, Alexey Voevoda), 3:40.60.

2. Latvia 1 (Oskars Melbardis, Daumants Dreiskens, Arvis Vilkaste, Janis Strenga), 3:40.69.

3. United States 1 (Steven Holcomb, Park City, Utah; Curt Tomasevicz, Shelby, Neb.; teve Langton, Melrose, Mass.; Chris Fogt, Alpine, Utah), 3:40.99.

4. Russia 2 (Alexander Kasjanov, Ilvir Huzin, Maxim Belugin, Aleksei Pushkarev), 3:41.02.

5. Britain 1 (John James Jackson, Stuart Benson, Bruce Tasker, Joel Fearon), 3:41.10.

6. Germany 1 (Maximilian Arndt, Marko Huebenbecker, Alexander Roediger, Martin Putze), 3:41.42.

7. Germany 2 (Thomas Florschuetz, Joshua Bluhm, Kevin Kuske, Christian Poser), 3:41.51.

8. Switzerland 1 (Beat Hefti, Alex Baumann, Juerg Egger, Thomas Lamparter), 3:41.75.

Other U.S. Finishers 12. United States 2 (Nick Cunningham, Monterey, Calif.; Justin Olsen, San Antonio; Johnny Quinn, McKinney, Texas; Dallas Robinson, Georgetown, Ky.), 3:42.70.

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING Men’s 50km Free (Mass Start) 1. Alexander Legkov, Russia, 1:46:55.2.

2. Maxim Vylegzhanin, Russia, 1:46:55.9.

3. Ilia Chernousov, Russia, 1:46:56.0.

4. Martin Johnsrud Sundby, Norway, 1:46:56.2.

5. Sergei Dolidovich, Belarus, 1:47:09.5.

6. Robin Duvillard, France, 1:47:10.1.

7. Anders Soedergren, Sweden, 1:47:13.0.

8. Daniel Richardsson, Sweden, 1:47:19.6.

U.S. Finishers 26. Noah Hoffman, Aspen, Colo., 1:48:04.3.

51. Brian Gregg, Winthrop, Wash., 1:55:02.3.

57. Kris Freeman, Thornton, N.H., 1:59:46.7.

NR. Torin Koos, Leavenworth, Wash., DNS.

ICE HOCKEY Men Gold Medal Canada 3, Sweden 0

BETTING ODDS GLANTZ-CULVER LINE Men’s College Basketball FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG Syracuse 3½ at Maryland Oklahoma St. 10½ at TCU at Kansas 11 Oklahoma Samford 3½ at The Citadel at E. Washington 7 Portland St. Elon 7½ at Furman FAVORITE at Philadelphia Dallas Golden State L.A. Clippers at Utah

NBA LINE O/U UNDERDOG 2½ (208) Milwaukee 2½ (208) at New York 2½ (208) at Detroit 4 (200½) at New Orlns 3 (191½) Boston

GOLF PGA WGC-ACCENTURE MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday At Dove Mountain, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Marana, Ariz.

Purse: $9 million Yardage: 7,791; Par: 72 (Seedings in parentheses) Championship Jason Day (8), Australia, $1.53 million, def. Victor Dubuisson (27), France, $906,000, 23 holes.

Third Place Rickie Fowler (53), United States, $630,000, def. Ernie Els (31), South Africa, $510,000, 19 holes.

Semifinals Jason Day (8), Australia, def. Rickie Fowler (53), United States, 3 and 2.

Victor Dubuisson (27), France, def.

Ernie Els (31), South Africa, 1 up.

GB — 13 19½ 21 32 GB — 4 10 12½ 16 GB — 13 14½ 14½ 25 GB — 2 6½ 8½ 16½ GB — 4½ 15½ 17 23 GB — 3 3½ 17 18

Sunday’s Games Miami 93, Bulls 79 L.A. Clippers 125, Oklahoma City 117 Washington 96, Cleveland 83 Toronto 105, Orlando 90 Sacramento 109, Denver 95 Brooklyn 108, L.A. Lakers 102 Portland 108, Minnesota 97 Houston 115, Phoenix 112 Monday’s Games Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Golden State at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Dallas at New York, 6:30 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Boston at Utah, 8 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games Bulls at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Orlando at Washington, 6 p.m.

Toronto at Cleveland, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Portland at Denver, 8 p.m.

Houston at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

OLYMPICS

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Game 2 at 6:00 pm: (2) Chicago (Uplift) vs. Winner Game 1 Game 3 at 8:00 pm: (7) Richmond (R.-Burton) vs. (10) Lake Villa (Lakes) Fri., March 7 Game 4 at 7:00 pm: Winner Game 2 vs.

Winner Game 3

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HEAT 93, BULLS 79 CHICAGO (79) Dunleavy 5-12 1-2 13, Boozer 3-8 2-2 8, Noah 7-11 6-7 20, Hinrich 4-10 0-0 10, Snell 2-10 0-0 6, Augustin 0-10 2-2 2, Gibson 8-18 4-4 20, Mohammed 0-2 0-0 0.

Totals 29-81 15-17 79.

MIAMI (93) Battier 1-5 0-0 3, Bosh 10-23 4-4 28, Oden 2-4 1-1 5, Chalmers 5-10 1-2 12, Wade 10-22 3-3 23, Andersen 3-8 1-4 7, Allen 4-8 0-0 10, Beasley 2-4 0-0 5, Cole 0-4 0-0 0, Douglas 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 37-88 10-14 93.

Chicago Miami

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3-Point Goals-Chicago 6-21 (Hinrich 2-2, Snell 2-7, Dunleavy 2-7, Augustin 0-5), Miami 9-23 (Bosh 4-9, Allen 2-3, Beasley 1-1, Chalmers 1-2, Battier 1-5, Cole 0-1, Andersen 0-2). Fouled Out-None.

Rebounds-Chicago 62 (Noah 15), Miami 47 (Bosh, Wade 10). Assists-Chicago 18 (Augustin 5), Miami 22 (Chalmers 9). Total Fouls-Chicago 15, Miami 19.

A-19,848 (19,600).

Lillard, POR Jefferson, CHA Davis, NOR Thomas, SAC Dragic, PHX Gay, SAC Afflalo, ORL

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Opponent February at Atlanta GOLDEN STATE at Dallas March NEW YORK at Brooklyn at Detroit MEMPHIS MIAMI SAN ANTONIO HOUSTON SACRAMENTO OKLAHOMA CITY at Philadelphia at Indiana PHILADELPHIA INDIANA PORTLAND at Boston BOSTON April at Atlanta MILWAUKEE at Washington at Minnesota DETROIT at New York ORLANDO at Charlotte

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Noon 6:30 p.m.

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SCORING Through Saturday G 55 53 52 52 57 47 53 53 55 47 53 55 53

FG 568 525 515 443 519 346 445 518 424 373 412 431 404

FT 470 317 295 360 344 351 217 229 266 304 308 245 223

245 125 223 264 231 197 214

1155 983 960 1119 1021 969 1044

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FG 226 323 372 515 238 291 218 238 230 360

Jordan, LAC Drummond, DET Howard, HOU James, MIA Horford, ATL Wade, MIA Diaw, SAN Faried, DEN Johnson, TOR Ibaka, OKC

FGA 343 527 645 893 420 528 397 436 425 666

PCT .659 .613 .577 .577 .567 .551 .549 .546 .541 .541

REBOUNDS Jordan, LAC Love, MIN Drummond, DET Howard, HOU Cousins, SAC Aldridge, POR Noah, Bulls Bogut, GOL Jefferson, CHA Randolph, MEM

G 57 52 56 55 47 53 52 48 48 53

OFF DEF 235 564 167 522 303 415 185 511 148 399 125 477 194 396 141 373 96 405 168 380

TOT AVG 799 14.0 689 13.3 718 12.8 696 12.7 547 11.6 602 11.4 590 11.3 514 10.7 501 10.4 548 10.3

ASSISTS Curry, GOL Lawson, DEN Wall, WAS Rubio, MIN Jennings, DET Lowry, TOR Teague, ATL Nelson, ORL James, MIA Thomas, SAC

G 53 45 55 55 54 55 52 52 52 55

AST 472 396 474 465 434 421 367 347 337 351

AVG 8.9 8.8 8.6 8.5 8.0 7.7 7.1 6.7 6.5 6.4

MEN’S COLLEGE Scores MIDWEST Cent. Michigan 70, N. Illinois 67 Creighton 72, Seton Hall 71 Miami (Ohio) 55, Bowling Green 52 Michigan 79, Michigan St. 70 N. Iowa 72, Illinois St. 59 Nebraska 76, Purdue 57 Providence 87, Butler 81 Toledo 85, Ball St. 74 W. Michigan 75, E. Michigan 67 FAR WEST California 77, Southern Cal 64 Utah 86, Arizona St. 63 EAST Bucknell 63, Boston U. 53 Columbia 62, Yale 46 Drexel 69, Delaware 65 Florida St. 71, Pittsburgh 66 Holy Cross 74, Navy 57 Iona 86, Marist 67 SMU 64, UConn 55 Siena 69, Rider 60 Stony Brook 83, Maine 79 Vermont 72, Hartford 47

CONFERENCE STANDINGS BIG TEN CONFERENCE Conference AllGames W L PCT W L PCT Michigan 11 3 .786 19 7 .731 Michigan St. 11 4 .733 22 6 .786 Wisconsin 9 5 .643 22 5 .815 Iowa 8 5 .615 19 7 .731 Ohio St. 9 6 .600 22 6 .786 Nebraska 8 6 .571 16 10 .615 Minnesota 6 9 .400 17 11 .607 Indiana 5 8 .385 15 11 .577 Purdue 5 9 .357 15 12 .556 Northwestern 5 10 .333 12 16 .429 Illinois 4 10 .286 15 12 .556 Penn St. 4 10 .286 13 14 .481 Sunday’s Games Michigan 79, Michigan St. 70 Nebraska 76, Purdue 57 Monday’s Games No games scheduled

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NBA LEADERS

Durant, OKC Anthony, NYK James, MIA Love, MIN Griffin, LAC Harden, HOU Curry, GOL Aldridge, POR George, IND Cousins, SAC DeRozan, TOR Nowitzki, DAL Irving, CLE

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BULLS SCHEDULE Date

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PTS AVG 1727 31.4 1481 27.9 1399 26.9 1371 26.4 1392 24.4 1143 24.3 1287 24.3 1267 23.9 1249 22.7 1050 22.3 1181 22.3 1199 21.8 1126 21.2

Sunday 1. Syracuse (25-2) did not play. Next: at Maryland, Monday.

2. Florida (25-2) did not play. Next: at Vanderbilt, Tuesday.

3. Wichita State (29-0) did not play.

Next: at Bradley, Tuesday.

4. Arizona (25-2) did not play. Next: vs.

California, Wednesday.

5. Duke (22-6) did not play. Next: vs.

Virginia Tech, Tuesday.

6. San Diego State (23-3) did not play.

Next: vs. San Jose State, Tuesday.

7. Cincinnati (24-4) did not play. Next: at No. 21 UConn, Saturday.

8. Kansas (21-6) did not play. Next: vs.

Oklahoma, Monday.

9. Villanova (24-3) did not play. Next: vs. Butler, Wednesday.

10. Saint Louis (25-2) did not play. Next: vs. Duquesne, Thursday.

11. Creighton (23-4) beat Seton Hall 72-71. Next: vs. Xavier, Saturday.

11. Louisville (23-4) did not play. Next: vs. Temple, Thursday.

13. Michigan State (22-6) lost to No. 20 Michigan 79-70. Next: vs. Illinois, Saturday.

14. Virginia (23-5) did not play. Next: vs.

Miami, Wednesday.

15. Iowa (19-7) did not play. Next: at Minnesota, Tuesday.

16. Wisconsin (22-5) did not play. Next: vs. Indiana, Tuesday.

17. Iowa State (21-5) did not play. Next: vs. West Virginia, Wednesday.

18. Kentucky (21-6) did not play. Next: vs. Arkansas, Thursday.

19. Texas (20-7) did not play. Next: vs.

Baylor, Wednesday.

20. Michigan (19-7) beat No. 13 Michigan State 79-70. Next: at Purdue, Wednesday.

21. UConn (21-6) lost to SMU 64-55.

Next: at South Florida, Wednesday.

22. Memphis (21-6) did not play. Next: at Houston, Thursday.

23. UCLA (21-6) did not play. Next: vs.

Oregon, Thursday.

24. Ohio State (22-6) did not play. Next: at Penn State, Thursday.

25. Gonzaga (23-6) did not play. Next: at Pacific, Thursday.

TRANSACTIONS PROS BASEBALL American League NEW YORK YANKEES — Agreed to terms with OF Brett Gardner on a fouryear contract.

National League LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Designated SS Justin Sellers for assignment.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association

NEW JERSEY NETS — Signed C Jason Collins to a 10-day contract.

HOCKEY National Hockey League MONTREAL CANADIENS — Recalled D Jarred Tinordi from Hamilton (AHL).

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Claimed D Mike Kostka off waivers from Chicago.

American Hockey League SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE — Recalled D Josh McFadden from Cincinnati (ECHL).

Loaned G Rob Madore to Cincinnati.

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VIEWS Rick Morrissey

A big ‘thank you’ to Sochi SOCHI, Russia – What a wonderful ending to a wonderful Olympics.

The planet never had seen a collection of talent and skill like the one Canada put on the ice for the men’s hockey final Sunday. It was the perfect way to close these Games – with excellence.

Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews gave us our local fix, scoring the first goal in Canada’s 3-0 victory against Sweden.

That’s two gold medals and two Stanley Cups for Toews, if you’re keeping score at home. You should be because he always does.

“I’m just lucky to be part of these teams that want to win as bad as I do,” he said.

In all, there were six Hawks in the game, three a side. And if Sochi’s citizens were to think of Chicago as “Hockeytown,” who would we be to argue?

But right back at ’em: Sochi was a lovely host. Few host cities have been under as much pressure going into an Olympics, and none produced the way this place did.

The people were gracious. Language was a challenge but not an impediment. I never had to wait more than five minutes for a bus. Trains were on time. What else do you need besides a place to sleep, competitions to watch and a hotel karaoke bar where Sun-Times colleague Mark Lazerus can sing the night and patrons away?

Sochi was far from the nightmare it had been scared up to be.

“I don’t know how they could have done a better job,” said Sweden defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson, another Hawk.

By helping the United States perform better? It was not a good Olympics for the United States. The women’s hockey team blew a two-goal lead late and lost the gold medal in overtime to Canada, the only opponent that matters to the United States in the sport. The men lost 1-0 in the semifinals to Canada, then lost 5-0 to Finland in a bronze medal game in which it had zero interest.

The speedskating team didn’t win a medal, and it blamed Under Armour’s new racing suits for the struggles, even after changing back to the old ones.

And there wasn’t a whole lot of star power for the United States. The athletes with the highest gold-medal hopes – Chicago’s Shani Davis, Shaun White and Bode Miller – came up empty.

But that’s small stuff compared to the bigger picture. Much of the buildup to the Games centered on the threat of terrorism.

We were braced for something that never came. That apprehension about Sochi might explain, in part, why some media members immediately jumped on what they considered poor accommodations.

Sochi would be a mess right from the start.

That was going to be the story of these Games.

Except that it wasn’t. It quickly became clear the Russians had it together.

But there was always the understanding that trouble wasn’t far away, whether it be in Chechnya, where extremists had threatened to disrupt the Games, or Ukraine, which is in the throes of a civil uprising.

I would go days without thinking about the potential danger, then notice a trash can and wonder how someone might get a bomb inside. That’s how it was.

Although the mountains were spectacularly beautiful, the scenery couldn’t hide the fact that Russia treats human rights like something to be picked up and thrown out. Anti-gay laws hang over the country like a dark cloud. The mayor of Sochi declared there were no gay people in his city, which was a surprise to the people inside Cabaret Mayak, a gay bar in the city.

There was no ignoring that reality, as much as Russian President Vladimir Putin had hoped people would. In the months before the Games, he had released anti-government protesters from prison to give the impression he was a forward-thinking leader. Some Russian experts think a crackdown will arrive now that the Games are over.

Olympic organizers had set up a protest zone where people could air grievances. If only it hadn’t been seven miles from Olympic Park. It was empty most of the time.

There is no separating the Olympics from the outside world. The International Olympic Committee pretends the Games take place inside a cocoon. But the world presses in. No, check that: The world already is inside. The Olympics are populated by people.

People, not governments and politicians, are what make these events special.

Russia was no exception. You get a bunch of Americans and Russians in a karaoke bar, and you quickly realize there are no differences, just a lot of earnest singing.

The Russian word for “thank you” is pronounced “spa-SI-ba.” Sochi gets a big one.

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CANADA 3, SWEDEN 0

More gold for Canada Toews scores goal; Canada defends Olympic crown

By GREG BEACHAM K_\ 8jjfZ`Xk\[ Gi\jj SOCHI, Russia – Sidney Crosby skated in alone on Henrik Lundqvist, faking Sweden’s goalie to the ice with a textbook-quality deke and sliding a perfect backhand into the net.

Canada did everything by the book at the Sochi Olympics, winning all six games with a ferocious commitment to defense and discipline. When Canada’s captain finally got his first goal of the Games on Sunday, it had none of the dramatics of Crosby’s last Olympic goal four years ago in Vancouver.

But it was every bit as golden.

Jonathan Toews scored in the first period, Carey Price made 24 saves in his second straight shutout and Canada defended its Olympic men’s hockey title with a 3-0 victory over Sweden.

“We’re just an amazing team to watch, the way we work together,” Toews said. “We were just all over them. It’s fun to be a part of.”

Chris Kunitz also scored as the Canadians confirmed their worldwide dominance in their national game by winning the gold for the third time in the last four Olympics. No team in the NHL era has

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Team Canada forward Jonathan Toews reacts after scoring a goal Sunday against Sweden during the first period of the gold medal game in Sochi, Russia. controlled a tournament like this group, which allowed only three goals in six games and never trailed at any point in the 12-day tournament on the shores of the Black Sea. “Not quite as dramatic as the other one,” Crosby said. “Just real solid all the way through. We knew the way we wanted to play, and the last couple of games we were solid.

With each game, we seemed to build more and more confidence.”

By the final event of the Sochi Olympics, that confidence was unshakable. Canada became the only repeat Olympic champ in the NHL era and the first team to go unbeat-

en through the Olympic tournament since the Soviet Union in Sarajevo in 1984.

Canada won its record ninth Olympic hockey gold medal – its first outside North America since 1952 – and joined the women’s team to complete Canada’s second straight Olympic hockey sweep.

The Canadians didn’t allow a goal in their final 164-plus minutes at the Bolshoy Ice Dome after the first period of the quarterfinals against Latvia, shutting out the U.S. and Sweden.

Steve Yzerman, the architect of this roster for Hockey Canada, called it the greatest display of defensive hockey by any Canadian national team. Yzerman also said he’s stepping down as Canada’s Olympic executive director.

The Swedes also were unbeaten until the final, but they couldn’t compete with Canada’s formidable defense and Price, a first-time gold medalist who played splendidly in Sochi, allowing three goals in five games.

“That was the hardest-working team I’ve ever seen,” Price said. “I really can’t say enough about that group of defensemen and that overall team in front of me. Our work ethic was what won us this championship.”

The Canadians exchanged hugs and leaped over the boards at the final horn, gathering at Price’s net for a celebration that had seemed inevitable since Crosby scored in the second period.

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Women’s slalom gold medal winner Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States poses for photographers with the American flag Friday at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.

U.S. MEDAL COUNT

Officials defend performance

Dissappointments were the biggest U.S. stars in Sochi

By TIM DAHLBERG K_\ 8jjfZ`Xk\[ Gi\jj SOCHI, Russia – The speedskaters flopped, and the hockey team was blanked when it mattered most. If it wasn’t for some brand new sports, the medal count would be paltry.

Yet U.S. Olympic officials insist this was one of the country’s best Olympics ever.

“I couldn’t be more proud of our Olympic team,” said Larry Probst, chairman of the U.S. Olympic Committee.

A bronze in the four-man bobsled on a day Russia put an exclamation point on its games gave the U.S. 28 medals in Sochi, putting it behind only the host country in total medals. But Norway won more gold than the U.S. (11-9), and the 28 total medals were nine less than Americans won in a record-setting performance four years ago in Vancouver.

That total – five less than won by Russia – would have been far less if U.S. athletes didn’t win nine medals, including five gold, in sports that made their debut in these games.

To make matters worse, Canada won more gold medals than its much bigger neighbor for the second Olympics in a row.

“We came here to compete,” said

Alan Ashley, managing director of sport performance for the USOC. “We came here with a great team and they’ve done a great job. Things don’t always shake out exactly the way you think they’re going to, but the surprises are sometimes way more surprising than the disappointments.”

Among the disappointments were the biggest U.S. stars going into the Games. Shaun White got shut out in snowboard and Lindsey Vonn didn’t even make the trip because of injury.

But one new star was born. Teen skiing sensation Mikaela Shiffrin won gold in the women’s slalom and liked it so much that she was already making plans for a record-setting performance four years from now in South Korea.

“Right now, I’m dreaming of the next Olympics (and) winning five gold medals, which sounds really crazy,” Shiffrin said the day after her win. “I’m sorry I just admitted that to you all.”

Shiffrin’s win in her first Olympics couldn’t make up for the collapse of the U.S. speedskating team, which was blanked in old suits and new.

Speedskaters were kept off the medal podium for the first time since 1984, despite a switch midway through the games back to their old suits.

“Worst Olympics ever,” two-time gold medalist Shani Davis said.

While the U.S. failed to win a medal on the Sochi big oval, skaters from the Netherlands piled on with eight golds and 23 medals overall in speedskating.

“If you look at speedskating results, we weren’t the only nation that got smoked by the Netherlands,” said Scott Blackmun, CEO of the USOC. Things weren’t much better on the ice for U.S. figure skaters, who won a bronze in the new team event but were shut out individually. Charlie White and Meryl Davis took a bit of the sting out of that performance with a gold medal in ice dancing.

Meanwhile, both the men’s and women’s hockey teams left disappointed. The women appeared on their way to winning gold before collapsing in the final minutes against Canada, while the men couldn’t score against either Canada or Finland, which handed the U.S. an embarrassing 5-0 loss in the bronze medal game.

On the slopes, Shiffrin and Ted Ligety both win gold and the U.S. took five medals, making for a respectable showing. But the U.S. was shut out in the new sport of women’s ski jumping where Americans had looked promising, and there were no medals in either cross-country skiing or the biathlon, sports that Norway dominated.

In addition to winning more golds than the U.S., Norway – with a population of just 5 million – finished just two medals behind in the total with 26.

Ashley said the U.S. medal haul was lower partly because other countries are becoming more competitive in winter sports.

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SPORTS SHORTS Huntley alumna Tseumah wins Big East high jump crown

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Healthcare Paradise Park Assisted Living & Memory Care is seeking exp'd

TREE CREWS NEEDED DRIVERS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PART TIME

CNA's

South Elgin company has 3 part time positions to fill. Minimum of 2 days per week, same day return trip. Non-CDL Class C license required.

Apply at: Clesen Brothers, 1050 Center Dr, South Elgin, IL or call 847-695-1500, ask for Dave or Erik

to provide quality care in our community. Seeking all shifts.

Starting pay $11.00 per hour.

Complete application at: 16 Lilac Ave, Fox Lake IL or email resume to:

jillthomas9685@ sbcglobal.net

Clean Cut Tree Service, Grayslake

Needs experienced Tree Climbers, Bucket Operators, Grounds Men. CDL A MUST. Bilingual a Plus.

Great Pay for Great Work.

Apply in person @ 31064 N. IL Route 83 Mon-Fri from 8am-4pm

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; RN / LPN â&#x2DC;&#x2026;

All shifts. Pediatric exp. Wknds.

McHenry & Kane Co. 815-356-8400

MACHINE & WAREHOUSE OPERATORS

LEGAL SECRETARY

Various Shifts (Over Time Required)

Established CL law firm seeking full time experienced Legal Secretary. Email resume to: LegalSecCL@yahoo.com

Immediate opening for motivated candidates with proven work ethic. Applicants should be reliable, self-directed and able to work well in a fast paced team environment. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to operate various types of machinery in a safe and efficient manner.

Plastics / manufacturing background is a plus. Basic computer skills are a must. Good math skills required and ability to operate micrometer and tape measure. Forklift experience a plus for the Warehouse position. Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs., stand and walk for required shift.

We offer competitive wages (including shift differential) and benefits; including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life insurance, matching 401(k) and more! Pre-employment physical and drug screen are required.

Manufacturing Leading MFG of Packaging Machinery looking for a Fabrication Tech for tech center in Elgin.

Bridgeport Machining (CNC a plus), lathe work, electrical wiring, some PLC programming. Full time position with benefits, immediate opening. E-mail resumes to: jim@karlville.com or mail to: Karville Development Group 2521 Technology Dr, Ste 214, Elgin IL. 60124 224-484-8273

Email resume to: mbultman@extechplastics.com or apply in person at: Ex-Tech Plastics, Inc. 11413 Burlington Road, Richmond, IL 60071

Animal Care

KENNEL / TECH ASST

Busy animal hospital in Cary looking for experienced, parttime kennel/tech asst. Weekends, holidays & some evenings required. Must be flexible.

Please fax resume to 847-5168624, attn: Denise, or email denise.c@theanimaldoctor.net

SEASONAL PERMIT COORDINATOR

The Village of Huntley has an opening for Seasonal Permit Coordinator.

Apply at www.huntley.il.us

Restaurant McHenry Country Club is Hiring, Come Join Our Team!

We are looking for experienced and dependable Servers,

Bartenders, Line Cooks and Dishwashers.

Please stop in and fill out an application from 9-3pm Monday thru Friday 820 N. John St. McHenry, IL. 60050 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN Carpentry skills preferred.

Duties include working on Ladders, Roofs & Trapping.

Please email resumes: mike@problemanimal.com or call 847-394-9800

Mariani Landscape has an opening for an exp'd person with extensive knowledge of 2 and 4 stroke power equipment. Competitive wages and benefits. Email: sbetz@marianilandscape.com

Distribution Center / Contract Manager Full Time â&#x2DC;&#x2026; ACI MIDWEST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; IL

ACI Midwest is seeking qualified applicants for full time manager positions to assist in the distribution of local newspapers in Kane and McHenry counties.

Job Description Work directly with independent contractors to ensure the daily effective, efficient and timely delivery of newspapers and other related materials.

Assist in delivering open/down routes in geographic area Ensure customer service goal is attained in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Resolve service and interpersonal issues through personal contact with customers, carriers, and Distribution Center Associates.

Recruit, screen, select, contract, advise and terminate contracts, when necessary, of independent contract carriers.

Maintain responsibility for the opening and closing procedures and operations of the distribution center, route management, and the proper distribution of all newspapers, inserts and other related materials to the contract carriers.

Analyze process and distribute carrier and district mail/reports.

Prepare and submit department reports and paperwork in a timely manner using Microsoft Word / Excel programs.

Ensure all routes are covered regardless of independent contract carrier issues or situations such as car problems, illness, weather, etc.

Redeliver to customers newspapers, Vacation Pacs or any other items as required.

Evaluate routes to determine rate and number of subscribers.

Analyze, design and implement formation of routes on an ongoing basis. The objective being to meet service criteria in the most cost effective manner.

Administer all single copy sales procedures.

Report to work on time (1:00 AM) and as scheduled.

Assist in the accomplishment of company objectives by performing other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills Good working knowledge of Word, Excel and e-mail.

Ability to use manual pallet jacks Ability to use office machines such as scanner, copier, calculator, computer and fax and various communication equipment.

Ability to read and execute a route list.

Demonstrate ability to read, write and speak English clearly, effectively and concisely with employees, customers, carriers, supervisors, managers and publisher.

Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

ACI Midwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please submit resume and work history to dstamper@acicirculation.com

Midwest LLC

Central Michigan defeats Northern Illinois

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RN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Part Time

Needed for Barrington OB/Gyn Office. 24 hrs/wk.

OB/Gyn experience preferred.

Seeking career oriented individual.

Optical / pre-testing exp pref.

Excellent compensation package.

Barrington Eye Care Center Fax resume 847-381-5468

Contact Nancy: 847-382-4406

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER ALA Architects 815-788-9200 info@alaarchitects.com

ADMIN COORDINATOR Strong computer, org + communication skills. QuickBook exp a must.

Construction Ind exp helpful.

Email: OCC1response@gmail.com

Engineering MECHANICAL ENGINEER for dynamic, multi markets company. If you are an engineer seeking variety and can adapt to constantly changing projects in different markets then this will be a great and rewarding position for you. Send resume in confidence to SVI International, Inc., 155 Harvestore Drive, DeKalb, IL 60115 or email: hiring@sviintl.com

DRIVER

CDL DELIVERY DRIVER CDL Class B with air brake endorsement required. Overnight hours Sunday through Friday.

Salaried position.

Call 847-464-5458 for more details on application process.

Pre-School Teacher PT AM's only Needed in Crystal Lake. Must be DCFS Lead Teacher qualified.

Please email resume and qualifications to: preschool@clumc.org

DRIVERS

Hiring back-up drivers to deliver meals in all communities of McHenry County.

Mon-Fri 9:00 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:00 pm as needed. Use own vehicle to make deliveries. $9.25/hr + mileage reimbursement. Good driving history required.

Health Care

Florence Nursing Home

Fax letter of interest with work history to 630-232-6712

is looking for

Financial Services Co. in NW Suburbs Needs

Chartered Financial Analyst Help manage investment portfolio of individual securities Assist with financial plans Strong skills with Excel and Office Excellent communication skills Min. 5 years' work exp. in the financial industry 4 year degree Send resumes and references to: Attn: CFA C/O Classified, PO Box 250, Crystal Lake, IL. 60039-0250

FT/PT RN's and LPN's and CNA's all shifts.

We are a small charming skilled facility we want you to call home.

Contact Kathi Miller at 815-568-8322 546 East Grant Highway Marengo, IL 60152

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SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER

Power Equipment Mechanic

Required Experience High school diploma or GED equivalent. Some college preferred but not required.

Work experience that demonstrates competency in managing multiple priorities and includes delivery of newspapers.

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FT & Every other weekend day positions avail.

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Installation Technicians

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Mechanical aptitude, accuracy and attention to detail is highly important, as well as ability to work within bid spec requirements and timeframes. HS graduate with Associate's degree from vocational/trade school or equivalent work experience preferred.

Fair Oaks Healthcare Center

471 W. Terra Cotta Crystal Lake, IL No phone calls please

Submit application and/or resume to: Henderson Products, Inc., Human Resources., 1085 S. 3rd St., P.O. Box 40, Manchester, IA 52057, or fax to 563-927-7041 or email to hr@hendersonproducts.com EOE - Pre-employment screenings required.

Secondary Operation Supervisor Brunk Industries, Inc. a globally recognized company specializing in high precision metal components for the Medical device industry as well as other high tech applications, is currently seeking for a Secondary Operation Supervisor. If you are motivated by new opportunities and seek a stimulating, rewarding and lifeaffirming career, we invite you to join our diverse team of talented professionals. Brunk offers a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package which includes 401K, and profit sharing plans.

Responsibilities include: Manages staff by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.

Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities.

Capable of directing Lean and Six Sigma Kaizen Events.

Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process.

Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems.

Maintains quality by enforcing organization quality standards.

Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.

Resolves personnel problems by collaborating with Human Resources and assisting in analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.

Requirements: High School Diploma.

5 Years of Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge of Wash Systems, Tumbling Operations, Laser Welding & Light Assembly Work.

Familiar with Inspection Techniques.

Qualifications: Supervision, Coaching, & Mentoring.

Strategic Planning, Dealing with Complexity.

Managing Processes, Process Improvement and Directing Lean & Six Sigma Events.

Tracking Budget Expenses.

Production Planning, Controls and Instrumentation.

Please complete an application or submit your resume, including salary history.

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His behavior disgusts me, and to be honest, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to have sex with him. I have female problems and have told him it hurts, but it makes no difference to him.

I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave him because I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a car or income, nor do I have family or friends close by. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go to his family because they see him in a different light. What would you suggest? Is it harassment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and could I press charges? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Leave My Aura Alone Dear Aura: You have men-

tioned so many problems in your short letter itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to know where to begin. While your husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attempts at foreplay are beyond clumsy and ineffective, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but feel some sympathy for him, because it appears you have him on a starvation diet.

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DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips pointment with your gynecologist and find out why having sex is painful for you? Your doctor may be able to help you resolve the problem. Marriage counseling also might help, because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clear you and your husband arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t communicating on any meaningful level.

If these problems are not resolvable, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t continue living like this and neither can he. Because your family isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t nearby and you have no transportation, call or write them and let them know you may need their help to return.

If they are unable to help you, contact a domestic abuse hot line. Unwanted sexual advances could be considered harassment, and sex without consent is rape.

Dear Abby: It absolutely frosts me when parents head for the toy department so their children will have something to play with while they shop.

Then, after the kids have spent time drooling, teething, sneezing, etc., they leave the dirty

toys at the end of the aisle for someone else to buy.

Yesterday I saw a child sucking on the paw of a stuffed animal. When I commented on how that must be the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite toy, the mother said it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t theirs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; she was just keeping the little boy quiet while she shopped.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my pet peeve: First the germs they get from sucking on this stuff, then the ones everyone else is exposed to from the child. And on top of that, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the stealing, because I have seen children break toys.

Why canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t these parents throw something in the diaper bag before they leave home? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Put It Down In

Virginia Dear Put It Down: Because

the parents arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t doing their job â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they are forgetful or lazy, and have no consideration for the store owners or other shoppers. Sadly, parents like the ones you have described raise children who are just like themselves. s Write Dear Abby at www.

dearabby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Regular exercise helps prevent episodes of back pain Dear Dr. K: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m recovering from an episode of low back pain. How quickly (or slowly) should I resume my normal activities? I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to reinjure my back.

Dear Reader: Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re right: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a balancing act. Too rapid a return may precipitate a relapse, but too timid a return can delay â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or even prevent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; recovery. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give you a definitive answer because I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know the details of your condition. But hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s some general advice. s 0AIN IS A WARNING SIGN Let your symptoms be your guide. Avoid doing anything that hurts. If you feel pain, stop the offending activity. s !VOID TWISTING YOUR trunk or making sudden off-balance movements. Try to rid your house of clutter that can trip you up.

Slippery surfaces and throw rugs are notorious for causing falls. Lifting objects while your body is in an awkward position also can cause problems. s %XERCISE REGULARLY After an episode of low back pain, resume exercise. Do it at a much lower level

ASK DR. K Anthony Komaroff of intensity and duration than what you were doing before your injury. Many conditions that cause low back pain are made worse by exercises that jar the spine, such as jogging. %XERCISES THAT DON T JAR THE spine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; swimming, walking or bicycle riding â&#x20AC;&#x201C; should become part of your regular exercise routine.

Why exercise? Most often, low back pain is caused by conditions of the spine and the muscles around it.

The muscles that lie along the spine, and muscles in the wall of your abdomen, protect your spine. Build strength in those muscles.

Do it slowly over several months.

Stretching exercises also are important. A common cause of low back pain is muscles that have not been strengthened and stretched by regular exercise. When those muscles are challenged by some activity

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â&#x20AC;&#x201C; such as carrying a heavy object â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they are easily injured.

Stretching and strengthening exercises that target both your back muscles and abdominal muscles not only will help treat any existing low back pain; they also will help prevent a recurrence of the problem. (On my website, www.askdoctork.com, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve put descriptions and illustrations of several back-strengthening exercises.) s (OLD ON TO GOOD HABITS During your episode of low back pain, you may have found yourself instinctively moving more cautiously: bending your knees when picking something up, carrying objects close to your body to minimize leverage on your back, and sitting down and getting up more carefully. Try to turn these back-saving maneuvers into lifelong habits. Practices such as these help keep your back injury-free. s Write to Dr. Komaroff at www.askdoctork.com or Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.

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Healthcare Paradise Park Assisted Living & Memory Care is seeking exp'd

CNA's

to provide quality care in our community. Seeking all shifts.

Starting pay $11.00 per hour.

ADMIN COORDINATOR Strong computer, org + communication skills. QuickBook exp a must.

Construction Ind exp helpful.

Email: OCC1response@gmail.com

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER ALA Architects 815-788-9200 info@alaarchitects.com

AUTO SALES

NEW FORD SALES $15 an hour for Trainees. $70,000 per year experienced.

Must be 21. Clean driver's record. Computer and email expertise is mandatory. Call Jose or Mike 815-338-6680 BULL VALLEY FORD ROUTE 47, WOODSTOCK

DRIVER

CDL DELIVERY DRIVER CDL Class B with air brake endorsement required. Overnight hours Sunday through Friday.

Salaried position.

Call 847-464-5458 for more details on application process.

Engineering MECHANICAL ENGINEER for dynamic, multi markets company. If you are an engineer seeking variety and can adapt to constantly changing projects in different markets then this will be a great and rewarding position for you. Send resume in confidence to SVI International, Inc., 155 Harvestore Drive, DeKalb, IL 60115 or email: hiring@sviintl.com

Engineering

SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER

We are a manufacturer of steel & aluminum paint (coating) lines located at IL/WI border.

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 10 yrs experience in the design of aluminum & steel coil coating lines & related equipment.

Email resumes to: wjhansel@charter.net or Fax to: 815-678-7059

RECRUIT LOCAL!

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For more information, call 877-264-CLAS (2527) or email: helpwanted@ shawsuburban.com

Complete application at: 16 Lilac Ave, Fox Lake IL or email resume to:

jillthomas9685@ sbcglobal.net

Restaurant McHenry Country Club is Hiring, Come Join Our Team!

We are looking for experienced and dependable Servers,

Bartenders, Line Cooks and Dishwashers.

Please stop in and fill out an application from 9-3pm Monday thru Friday 820 N. John St. McHenry, IL. 60050 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Installation Technicians

Henderson Truck Equipment of Gilberts, IL has openings for Installation Technicians. These positions require the installation of truck equipment and components to truck chassis. Candidates must have mechanical skills, technical skills, and working experience in mobile hydraulics, wiring & electrical, and welding. Certification in any/all of these areas is preferred.

Mechanical aptitude, accuracy and attention to detail is highly important, as well as ability to work within bid spec requirements and timeframes. HS graduate with Associate's degree from vocational/trade school or equivalent work experience preferred.

Submit application and/or resume to: Henderson Products, Inc., Human Resources., 1085 S. 3rd St., P.O. Box 40, Manchester, IA 52057, or fax to 563-927-7041 or email to hr@hendersonproducts.com EOE - Pre-employment screenings required.

DRIVERS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PART TIME

South Elgin company has 3 part time positions to fill. Minimum of 2 days per week, same day return trip. Non-CDL Class C license required.

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Please email resume and qualifications to: preschool@clumc.org

TREE CREWS NEEDED Clean Cut Tree Service, Grayslake

Needs experienced Tree Climbers, Bucket Operators, Grounds Men. CDL A MUST. Bilingual a Plus.

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Blessed with wonderfully supportive families and friends, we are financially secure, we value education and will love your baby unconditionally. We would be honored to stay connected with you. CALL SHERRIE & ANITA 1-888-270-5714 (at home) Visit us: http://www. sherrieandanita-adoption.com SherrieandAnita@gmail.com

Carpentry skills preferred.

Duties include working on Ladders, Roofs & Trapping.

Please email resumes: mike@problemanimal.com or call 847-394-9800

Contact Nancy: 847-382-4406

MAILBOX & POST 815-653-7095 ~ 815-341-7822 www.mailboxpostman.com

LEGAL SECRETARY

Florence Nursing Home

Established CL law firm seeking full time experienced Legal Secretary. Email resume to: LegalSecCL@yahoo.com

CARPET INSTALLED Repaired and Re-Stretched

is looking for

815-219-2823

FT/PT RN's and LPN's and CNA's all shifts.

HANDYMAN

We are a small charming skilled facility we want you to call home.

Contact Kathi Miller at 815-568-8322 546 East Grant Highway Marengo, IL 60152

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

POLISH LADY will clean your Home/Office. FREE ESTIMATES. Great References. 224-858-4515

Animal Care

KENNEL / TECH ASST

Manufacturing Leading MFG of Packaging Machinery looking for a Fabrication Tech for tech center in Elgin.

Bridgeport Machining (CNC a plus), lathe work, electrical wiring, some PLC programming. Full time position with benefits, immediate opening. E-mail resumes to: jim@karlville.com or mail to: Karville Development Group 2521 Technology Dr, Ste 214, Elgin IL. 60124 224-484-8273

Power Equipment Mechanic

Mariani Landscape has an opening for an exp'd person with extensive knowledge of 2 and 4 stroke power equipment. Competitive wages and benefits. Email: sbetz@marianilandscape.com

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Northwest Classified Call 877-264-CLAS (2527)

MACHINE & WAREHOUSE OPERATORS

Various Shifts (Over Time Required)

Immediate opening for motivated candidates with proven work ethic. Applicants should be reliable, self-directed and able to work well in a fast paced team environment. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to operate various types of machinery in a safe and efficient manner.

Plastics / manufacturing background is a plus. Basic computer skills are a must. Good math skills required and ability to operate micrometer and tape measure. Forklift experience a plus for the Warehouse position. Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs., stand and walk for required shift.

We offer competitive wages (including shift differential) and benefits; including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life insurance, matching 401(k) and more! Pre-employment physical and drug screen are required.

Email resume to: mbultman@extechplastics.com or apply in person at: Ex-Tech Plastics, Inc. 11413 Burlington Road, Richmond, IL 60071

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE CRYSTAL LAKE

Shaw Media, publisher of the Northwest Herald, is seeking a full-time outside sales professional who can prospect, negotiate and has the ability to open new accounts as well as maintain, grow and serve existing accounts. As McHenry County's premier provider of print and digital news and information, we rely on ground-breaking and innovative thinking to connect our audiences and advertisers. Our rapidly expanding portfolio of publications and websites has created new opportunities for professionals who share our passion for serving our customers.

The successful candidate will possess the ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining focus and productivity to meet deadlines. This person will have experience creating and presenting client proposals as well as experience developing and maintaining client relationships. Our Multi-Media Account Executive must have the ability to strategically and creatively think in a fast-paced environment. Microsoft Office proficiency and a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience required.

Must have a valid drivers license, dependable transportation and proof of insurance.

If you thrive on change, love a good challenge and have media sales experience, bring your passion to Shaw Media and be part of an incredible transformation!

Shaw Media offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Qualified candidates should send cover letter & resume to Recruitment@shawmedia.com Visit www.shawsuburbanmedia.com/careers to view all our career opportunities and apply now!

Shaw Media is a Drug Free Employer.

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required. This posting may not include all duties of position. EOE.

Busy animal hospital in Cary looking for experienced, parttime kennel/tech asst. Weekends, holidays & some evenings required. Must be flexible.

Please fax resume to 847-5168624, attn: Denise, or email denise.c@theanimaldoctor.net

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DRIVERS

Hiring back-up drivers to deliver meals in all communities of McHenry County.

RECRUIT LOCAL!

Target your recruitment message to McHenry County or reach our entire area.

For more information, call 877-264-CLAS (2527) or email: helpwanted@ shawsuburban.com

471 W. Terra Cotta Crystal Lake, IL No phone calls please

Woodstock Studio $585/mo+sec.

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

ALGONQUIN - 2 BEDROOM

Quiet & clean building w/storage, laundry and parking, $800/mo.

847-401-3242 Algonquin: 1st flr, 1& 2BR, 2BA, some utilities incl., $690 & UP., Broker Owned 815-347-1712

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CRYSTAL LAKE Large & Spacious 2BR First floor, $850/mo.

Heat, gas, water, D/W incl.

Pets extra. 847-707-3800

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

847-812-9830 Fox Lake Remod 1BR $750 & Garden Unit, $695. Util incl except elec + laundry & storage, no dogs.

Agent Owned. 815-814-3348 HARVARD AREA Huge 3BR, 2BA loft apt. Quiet. Frplc, W/D, C/A. Fish/Swim. Pets ok. $1025/mo.

815-648-2716

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1 & 2 Bedroom Rents Starting $735 Affordable Apts.

Garage Included

815-334-9380 ww w . c u n a t . c o m

Woodstock 1BR $645, 2BR $745 All appliances, wall to wall carpet.

A/C, balcony On site laundry.

No pets. 847-382-2313 708-204-3823

Woodstock 2 Bedroom

patio, heat, water, gas, garbage incl. Laundry avail. No pets. $780/mo + sec. 815-337-2803

WOODSTOCK

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$710

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Woodstock WINTER SPECIAL 2BR APTS Starting @ $730

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WOODSTOCK, 1BR

Rents from: $805

Woodstock: 2, 3BR, main floor & lndry, $790 & up, Broker Owned 815-347-1712

Handicap access, garages avail.

Appl, W/D, patio/deck, prvt ent. $745 - $875. 815-482-8163

WOODSTOCK South Side,

2Bed, 1&1.5 Bath, 2 car gar.

Full basement. Patio. $1050 + sec.dep. 815-482-8080

ISLAND LAKE 2 BEDROOM

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

Lake In The Hills / Prairie Point Condo's ~ 2BR, 2BA, D/W, W/D, 1 car garage, $1000/mo + sec.

815-861-4707 ~ 815-455-2521

1.5 Bath, A/C, Stove, Refrigerator, Garage, No Pets. Broker Owned.

847-683-7944 HURRY!!

Quiet building. No pets. $825 + sec. 847-526-4435

WOODSTOCK 3 BEDROOM

Marengo Large 1 & 2 BR most utilities included $640 & UP Broker Owned 815-347-1712 Marengo: Lg 2 bdrm unit avail Immed. $750. All appl W/D, Dishwasher & micro furnished.

Cent Air. No pets/no smoking.

Sec dep, lease req. Tenant pays electric, cable. 224-858-7377

1 bath, appliances, W/D,1.5 car garage, $1095/mo + security dep.

Broker Lic. 815-354-4575

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

200 ft waterfront, boat, dock, deck.

1.5 ac, 2BA, C/A, new carpet, tile. $1395/mo.

708-296-4476

available 24/7 at NWHerald.com

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS BMO Harris Bank N.A. f/k/a Harris N.A., Plaintiff, v.

Cross Country Partners, LLC, Gary M. Frings, Tom Chaffee, Ted Seymour, Frank J. Bernero, Jeffrey Moore, Pool-A-Rama, Ltd., No. 1, Unknown Owners, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Tenants and NonRecord Claimants, Defendants.

No. 12 CH 2281 5831 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014

HEBRON 2 BEDROOM

BREAKING NEWS

Publisher's Notice: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation of discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD tollfree at 1-800-669-9777. The tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

Studio, 1 & 2 Bedrooms

www.gallinacos.com M-F: NOON-6pm Sat: By Appt

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

Crystal Lake 2, 3 or 4 Person

Office Suites Incl all utils + High Speed DSL. Starting at $295/mo.

815-790-0240

SILVERCREEK

Hardwood floors on second floor.

One mile North of the Square. Includes appliances & and parking. $650/month plus security deposit Call for appointment 815-482-1560

CALL TODAY! 815-943-6700

Midwest LLC

*Income Restricted Community*

Elevator Building 815-334-9380

Full Time â&#x2DC;&#x2026; ACI MIDWEST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; IL

Required Experience High school diploma or GED equivalent. Some college preferred but not required.

Work experience that demonstrates competency in managing multiple priorities and includes delivery of newspapers.

Must have reliable vehicle, proof of insurance and a valid driver's license.

Limited Time Only!

Autumnwood Apt.

HARVARD $700 Off Autumn Glen Luxury Apts.

Woodstock 2400 square feet high ceilings, overhead door, $1050/mo., Broker Owned 815-347-1712

MOVE-IN SPECIAL

$600 OFF 1st MO RENT!

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No pets/smoking, $790/mo + security. 815-893-0059

Crystal Lake 1BR For Rent In Beautiful 4BR House, female only.

House privileges, all utilities paid.

Must see to appreciate, $450/ea.

815-404-3834 Huntley - 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath, full use of kitchen,driveway parking, pets neg. interview required.

630-913-0346 1,200/mo.

Located off Rt. 14 in Woodstock

Call for an Appointment to See Your New Home Today!

815-337-9600

ACI Midwest is seeking qualified applicants for full time manager positions to assist in the distribution of local newspapers in Kane and McHenry counties.

Required Skills Good working knowledge of Word, Excel and e-mail.

Ability to use manual pallet jacks Ability to use office machines such as scanner, copier, calculator, computer and fax and various communication equipment.

Ability to read and execute a route list.

Demonstrate ability to read, write and speak English clearly, effectively and concisely with employees, customers, carriers, supervisors, managers and publisher.

Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Spacious 1, 2 & 3BR Apts

Starting As Low As $750

1, 2 & 3BR APTS

Spacious 2 bdrm Apts avail Underground parking, locked intercom access.

Job Description Work directly with independent contractors to ensure the daily effective, efficient and timely delivery of newspapers and other related materials.

Assist in delivering open/down routes in geographic area Ensure customer service goal is attained in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Resolve service and interpersonal issues through personal contact with customers, carriers, and Distribution Center Associates.

Recruit, screen, select, contract, advise and terminate contracts, when necessary, of independent contract carriers.

Maintain responsibility for the opening and closing procedures and operations of the distribution center, route management, and the proper distribution of all newspapers, inserts and other related materials to the contract carriers.

Analyze process and distribute carrier and district mail/reports.

Prepare and submit department reports and paperwork in a timely manner using Microsoft Word / Excel programs.

Ensure all routes are covered regardless of independent contract carrier issues or situations such as car problems, illness, weather, etc.

Redeliver to customers newspapers, Vacation Pacs or any other items as required.

Evaluate routes to determine rate and number of subscribers.

Analyze, design and implement formation of routes on an ongoing basis. The objective being to meet service criteria in the most cost effective manner.

Administer all single copy sales procedures.

Report to work on time (1:00 AM) and as scheduled.

Assist in the accomplishment of company objectives by performing other related duties as assigned.

Must See!

Office Hours M-F 9:00-5:30

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY

CLADDAGH RING $250 REWARD LOST Gold claddagh ring lost in Crystal Lake on 2/18/14. Likely at Portillos or Tuesday Morning. Family heirloom from deceased mother, owned for decades. Please help. $250 reward. Call Katelyn 815-861-1987

1BR $750/mo & 2BR/$800 /mo Heat/water incl. NO PETS. Security Deposit Required. New Laundry.

630-270-7373 leave message.

Crystal Lake

Available For Immediate Move-In!

1BA, W/D, fenced yard, dogs OK. $875/mo.

847-812-2405

Spring Grove. Nottingham Woods 4BR, 3BA georgeous quad level with 2.5 att garage on 3/4 acre.

Fireplace, vaulted ceilings. $1895.00 Long term lease.

Land Management Properties 815-678-4771

WOODSTOCK COMMONS

CRYSTAL LAKE 2 BEDROOM

Certified HS Math Teacher with references.

PreAlgebra to AP Calculus.

And ACT Prep.

John (815) 355-2294

815-759-1900 / mjones@mc.net

ACI Midwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please submit resume and work history to dstamper@acicirculation.com

McHenry/Lakemoor 2BR

MCHENRY QUIET BUILDING

FOX LAKE 1 BR,

Seeking career oriented individual.

Optical / pre-testing exp pref.

Excellent compensation package.

Barrington Eye Care Center Fax resume 847-381-5468

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

More info: www.jonesandassociatesconcealedcarry.com

1 & 2 Bedrooms

W/D and Fitness Center 815/363-0322

Rev Anne 847-431-4014 Weddings, Blessings, Memorials, Christenings

Town Center Realty Group, LLC

OPTICAL

ILLINOIS CONCEALED CARRY CLASSES

MCHENRY - ROUTE 31

McHenry. 3BR, 2BA, tri level in Fox Ridge, fenced yrd, sidewalks, $1225/mo.+sec+utilities.

815-575-6919

IRISH PRAIRIE APTS

â?¤Ceremonies of the Heartâ?¤

CRYSTAL LAKE, 2BD,1BA, nice kit.

1st flr of 2 flat, gar., W/D in basement,newly decorated, no pets, $925 + sec dep. 815-459-0908

Buying? Selling?

Renting? Hiring?

To place an ad, call 877-264-CLAS (2527) Northwest Herald Classified

.

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

815-363-5919 or 815-363-0322

Men's Wedding Band found in McHenry Jewel Osco.

Call for recovery 815-344-1408 Tom Faber

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

Earn up to $1000 A Month!

Looking for Contractors to deliver newspapers early mornings 7 days per week.

Routes now available in McHenry County.

Please Call 815-526-4434

Fair Oaks Healthcare Center

Mon-Fri 9:00 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:00 pm as needed. Use own vehicle to make deliveries. $9.25/hr + mileage reimbursement. Good driving history required.

Fax letter of interest with work history to 630-232-6712

IPHONE - LOST White IPhone S4 with cracked screen lost in snow South Street Woodstock. 815-451-1082

Granny nanny provides help with all your care available mornings.

Lake in The Hills.

Experience /Great references Cynthia 847-409-9876

SALES & INSTALLATION

WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN

McHenry Patriot Estates & Prairie Lake Townhomes

CAREGIVER-Come & Go. Has certificate. 10 yrs. exp. Exc. ref. Some housekeeping and gardening too!

Call Sal 1-224-241-0696

Needed for Barrington OB/Gyn Office. 24 hrs/wk.

OB/Gyn experience preferred.

Health Care

McHenry 4BR, 2BA In Town

extra large house, like new inside. $1045/mo. Broker Owned 815-344-1167

Lost last week in January, 2013 in Wauconda. Could have lost at: Jewel or Thorton's. Please call if found! Broken Hearted!

REWARD 815-322-6334

Crystal Lake 2 bedroom, laundry, $925/month Broker Owned 815-347-1712

CRYSTAL LAKE 3BR RANCH

Crystal Lake 4BR On Fox River

Marengo 2 & 3BR, 2.5 BA, 2 car gar., $950-$1075/mo.

Broker Owned 815-347-1712

McCullom Lake Cute 2BR, 1BA

Renovated, $695/mo+sewer+ sec.

Managing Broker Owned.

Call Shawn 224-577-5521

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on January 22, 2014, Keith Nygren, Sheriff of McHenry County, Illinois, will on March 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 262 of the McHenry County Courthouse, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common address: 5831 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014.

The Mortgages described in the Complaint and hereby foreclosed appear of record in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of McHenry County, Illinois as Document No. 2005R0044958. The property herein referred and directed to be sold is legally described as follows: LOT 2-A IN NORTHERN FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK RE-SUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 IN FARMSTEAD SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 24, 1978 AS DOCUMENT NO. 730083 AND ALSO A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 IN CRYSTAL POINT CENTER, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 31, 1981 AS DOCUMENT NO. 828964, IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO

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SUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 IN to confirmation by the court.

CRYSTAL POINT CENTER, ACPremises will not be open for inCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREspection.

OF RECORDED DECEMBER 31, Upon payment in full of the 1981 AS DOCUMENT NO. amount bid, the purchaser shall re828964, IN THE NORTHWEST ceive a Certificate of Sale, which QUARTER OF SECTION 9, will entitle the purchaser to a Deed TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE to the real estate after the confirma8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCItion of the sale.

PAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO For information, contact Brittany THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED L. Viola, Chapman and Cutler LLP, MAY 1, 1990 AS DOCUMENT Plaintiff's Attorney, 111 West MonNO 90R15312, IN MCHENRY roe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603, COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Telephone No. (312) 845-3000.

Permanent Index Number: 19Note: This Is An Attempt To Col09-101-010 lect A Debt Pursuant To The Fair Sale shall be under the following Debt Collection Practices Act And terms: Any Information Obtained Will Be Cash or certified funds of not less Used For That Purpose. than ten (10%) percent at the time of sale, and the balance to be paid (Published in the Northwest Herald within twenty-four hours thereafter, February 10, 17, 24, 2014. plus interest at the statutory rate #A2661) from the date of sale to the date of payment.

Sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied, if any and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff, and in an “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Search businesses on Premises will not be open for inPlanit Northwest spection.

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For information, contact Brittany L. Viola, Chapman and Cutler LLP, PUBLIC Plaintiff's Attorney, 111 West Mon- NOTICE roe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603, COUNTY ANNOUNCES EARLY VOTING REQUIREMENTS Telephone No. CLERK (312) 845-3000.

Note: This Is An Attempt To ColKatherine C. Schultz, McHenry County Clerk, announces that voters can lect A Debt Pursuant To The Fair cast aCollection ballot prior to the March 18 th 2014 General Primary Election as Debt Practices Act And without having earlyInformation as March 3rdObtained Any Will Beto offer a reason or an excuse for wanting toFor vote early.

Used That Purpose.

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The earlyinvoting law, effective in Illinois, allows voters to cast a ballot at (Published the Northwest Herald an early voting Saturday, March 15 th.

February 10, center 17, through 24, 2014. #A2661) As all ballot styles, for McHenry County, are available at all Early Voting Centers, voters may choose to vote at the site most convenient for them.

EARLY VOTING WILL BE CONDUCTED AT McHenry County Administration Building 667 Ware Rd., 2nd Floor, Conference Room A Woodstock, IL 60098 Monday, March 3rd thru Saturday, March 15th Monday thru Friday Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday, March 8th Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Sunday, March 9th Hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Wednesday, March 12th Hours: 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM Saturday, March 15th Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Algonquin Township Offices 3702 US Hwy. 14, Community Room (Adjacent to Sheriff's Substation) Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Monday, March 3rd thru Saturday, March 15th Monday thru Friday Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday, March 8th and March 15th Hours: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Saturday, Apr 6th City of Crystal Lake 100 W Municipal Complex, Room P106 Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Monday, March 3rd thru Saturday, March 15th Monday thru Friday Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday, March 8th Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Sunday, March 9th Hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday, March 15th Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Huntley Area Huntley Park District 12015 Mill St. Huntley, IL 60142 Monday, March 3rd thru Saturday, March 15th Monday thru Friday Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday, March 8th and March 15th Hours: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM Village of Lake in the Hills Lake in the Hills Village Hall 600 Harvest Gate, Executive Conference Room (Enter thru Board Room) Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 Monday, March 3rd thru Saturday, March 15th Monday thru Friday Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday, March 8th Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Sunday, March 9th Hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday, March 15th Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM City of McHenry McHenry City Hall 333 S Green St., Court Entrance Only McHenry, IL 60050 Monday, March 3rd thru Saturday, March 15th Monday thru Friday Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Saturday, March 8th Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Sunday, March 9th Hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday, March 15th Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM McHenry Township Offices 3703 N. Richmond Rd. Johnsburg, IL 60051 Monday, March 3rd thru Saturday, March 15th Monday thru Friday Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday, March 15th Hours: 8:30 AM to Noon Nunda Township Offices 3510 Bay Rd, Annex Crystal Lake, IL 60012 Monday, March 3rd thru Saturday, March 15th Monday thru Friday Hours: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Saturday, March 15th Hours: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Harvard Area Dunham Township Office 107 Airport Rd Harvard, IL 60033 Monday, March 3rd thru Saturday, March 15th Monday thru Friday Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday, March 8th and March 15th Hours: 8:30 AM to Noon Marengo Area Marengo City Hall 132 E. Prairie St, Upper Chambers Marengo, IL 60152 Monday, March 3rd thru Saturday, March 15th Monday thru Friday Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday, March 8th and March 15th Hours: 9:00 AM to Noon The state law requires that a registered voter show valid photo identification before voting early. Voters casting an early ballot must display a current driver's license, a state-issued ID card or another government-issued ID with a photograph.

Any voter who requests an "Early Ballot" or an "In Person Absentee Ballot" MAY NOT go to the polls on Election Day and revoke the ballot he originally requested. The law prohibits any voter who has been issued an "In Person Absentee Ballot" or "Early Ballot" from appearing at his precinct polling place and requesting another ballot.

For more information about early voting or voting locations, contact the McHenry County Clerk's office at 815-334-4242.

(Published in the Northwest Herald, February 24, March 3, 10, 2014.

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es and real estate mentioned in amount bid, the purchaser shall resaid Judgment: ceive a Certificate of Sale, which Common address: 5831 North- will entitle the purchaser to a Deed west Highway, Crystal Lake, Illinois to the real estate after the confirma60014. tion of the sale.

For information, contact Brittany The Mortgages described in the Complaint and hereby foreclosed L. Viola, Chapman and Cutler LLP, appear of record in the office of the Plaintiff's Attorney, 111 West MonRecorder of Deeds of McHenry roe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603, County, Illinois as Document No. Telephone No. (312) 845-3000.

2005R0044958. The property Note: This Is An Attempt To Colherein referred and directed to be lect A Debt Pursuant To The Fair sold is legally described as follows: Debt Collection Practices Act And LOT 2-A IN NORTHERN FEDERAny Information Obtained Will Be AL SAVINGS BANK RE-SUBDIVIUsed For That Purpose.

SION OF LOT 1 IN FARMSTEAD (Published in the Northwest Herald SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO February 10, 17, 24, 2014.

THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 24, 1978 AS DOCUMENT #A2661) NO. 730083 AND ALSO A REPUBLIC NOTICE SUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 IN CRYSTAL POINT CENTER, ACPUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CORDING TO THE PLAT THERETHE TWENTY-SECOND OF RECORDED DECEMBER 31, JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF 1981 AS DOCUMENT NO. MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, 828964, IN THE NORTHWEST MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS QUARTER OF SECTION 9, BMO Harris Bank N.A. f/k/a Harris TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE N.A., Plaintiff, IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MEGAN 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIv. ZAPFE, A Minor.

PAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO Cross Country Partners, LLC, Gary THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED M. Frings, Tom Chaffee, Ted SeyNo. 13 PR 117 MAY 1, 1990 AS DOCUMENT mour, Frank J. Bernero, Jeffrey NO 90R15312, IN MCHENRY Moore, Pool-A-Rama, Ltd., No. 1, NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU: Paul COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Unknown Owners, Unknown OccuPermanent Index Number: 19- Kaminsky, Any Unknown Persons, pants, Unknown Tenants and Non- 09-101-010 All Unknown Persons, and All to Record Claimants, Defendants.

Sale shall be under the following Whom it May Concern, Respondents, that this case has been comterms: No. 12 CH 2281 Cash or certified funds of not less menced in this Court asking for than ten (10%) percent at the time guardianship of the minor child, 5831 Northwest Highway, of sale, and the balance to be paid MEGAN ZAPFE, and other relief.

Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014 UNLESS YOU file your appearwithin twenty-four hours thereafter, plus interest at the statutory rate ance, or otherwise file your reNOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE from the date of sale to the date of sponse in this case in the office of the McHenry County Clerk of Circuit payment.

Public notice is hereby given that Sale shall be subject to general Court, McHenry County Governpursuant to a Judgment of Foreclo- real estate taxes, special assess- ment Center, 2200 North Seminary sure made and entered by said ments, or special taxes levied, if Avenue, Room 352, Woodstock, Court in the above entitled cause any and is offered for sale without Illinois 60098, on or before March on January 22, 2014, Keith Ny- any representation as to quality or 10, 2014, gren, Sheriff of McHenry County, quantity of title and without reA JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY Illinois, will on March 20, 2014 at course to plaintiff, and in an “AS IS” DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST 10:00 a.m. in Room 262 of the condition. The sale is further subject YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN McHenry County Courthouse, 2200 to confirmation by the court.

THE PETITION. N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Premises will not be open for inIllinois 60098, sell at public auc- spection.

(Published in the Northwest Herald tion the following described premisUpon payment in full of the February 17, 24, March 3, 2014. es and real estate mentioned in amount bid, the purchaser shall re- #A2698) said Judgment: ceive a Certificate of Sale, which Common address: 5831 North- will entitle the purchaser to a Deed west Highway, Crystal Lake, Illinois to the real estate after the confirmaPUBLIC NOTICE 60014. tion of the sale.

The Mortgages described in the For information, contact Brittany IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Complaint and hereby foreclosed L. Viola, Chapman and Cutler LLP, THE 22nd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT appear of record in the office of the Plaintiff's Attorney, 111 West MonMCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS Recorder of Deeds of McHenry roe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603, County, Illinois as Document No. Telephone No. (312) 845-3000.

2005R0044958. The property Note: This Is An Attempt To Col- County of McHenry, Illinois, a body herein referred and directed to be lect A PUBLIC Debt Pursuant To The Fair politic and corporate, Plaintiff, NOTICE sold is legally described as follows: Debt Collection Practices Act And vs.

LOT 2-A IN NORTHERN FEDERAny Information Obtained Will Be Jack Leo Smith; James Smith; Exhibit A Robert Smith; William W. LeFew, in AL SAVINGS BANK RE-SUBDIVIUsed For That Purpose.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF REAL PROPERTYhis BYofficial capacity as the McHenry SION OF LOT 1 IN FARMSTEAD THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO (Published in the Northwest Herald County Treasurer/Collector; General HARVARD COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT Electric NO. 50, Capital Corporation; UnTHE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED February 10, 17, 24, 2014.

AND BOONE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS known Owners of the property comAPRIL 24, 1978 AS DOCUMENTMcHENRY #A2661) monly known as 2811 Myang AvNO. 730083 AND ALSO A RENOTICE ISOF HEREBY Unit School District No. enue, McHenry, Illinois; Unknown SUBDIVISION LOT GIVEN 2 IN that the Board of Education of Harvard Community 50, McHenry County, Illinois (hereinafter, “Board of Education”), will accept sealedorbids for the of saleAlexander of the fol-J. Heirs Legatees CRYSTAL POINT CENTER, ACth lowing described real property until 10:00 a.m. on the 17 day of March, 2014 at the Office of the SuperinSmith or Mary Ann Smith CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREtendent of Schools, 401 N. 31, Division Street, Harvard, Illinois 60033, at which time and place bids will be Defendants.

OF RECORDED DECEMBER opened and publicly read aloud.

The property is legally described below: 1981 AS DOCUMENT NO. Lot 44 in Autumn Glen Subdivision Phase 2, being a subdivision of part of the Legal IN Description: Case No. 14 MR 68South828964, THE NORTHWEST west quarter OF and Southeast 9, of the Northwest quarter and part of the Southwest quarter of the Northeast QUARTER SECTION quarter quarter, all in43Section 26,RANGE Township 46 North, Range 5, east of the third principalPUBLICATION meridian according TOWNSHIP NORTH, NOTICEto the platEAST thereof October 20, 2005 as Document No. 2005R0089181 in McHenry County, Illinois.

8, OFrecorded THE THIRD PRINCIAddress: 811 Forest PAL Property MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO Downs, Harvard, Illinois 60033 The requisite Affidavit having Identification Number: 01-26-176-005 THE Parcel PLAT THEREOF RECORDED been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS MAY 1, 1990 AS DOCUMENT HEREIN GIVEN TO YOU, UN1. 90R15312, The sealed envelopes shall have the following information printed on theKNOWN outside: OWNERS of the property NO IN MCHENRY A. “BID FOR PURCHASE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY OF HARVARD COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL NO. COUNTY, ILLINOIS. commonly known asDISTRICT 2811 Myang 50"; and Permanent Index Number: 19Avenue, McHenry, Illinois 60050 B. THE NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE BIDDER. and UNKNOWN HEIRS or LEGA09-101-010 ClassJ.and approxSale shallThebehouse underwas theconstructed following by the School District No. 50 Vocational Building TEES of Trades Alexander Smith and/or full basement, terms: imates 2,300 square feet in size with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, Mary Ann Smith, Defendants2 incar the garage, central air,ofcarpeting in kitchen, living room Cash or certified funds not less in all three bedrooms and hardwood floors acabove-entitled action, than anand hallway, bathrooms siding, architecthan ten (10%)all percent at the and timelaundry room have ceramic tile, maintenance tion is free now vinyl pending in this Court as on roof, of sale,tural andshingles the balance to beyard paidis completely sodded, and some landscaping. shown above, wherein the Plaintiff within twenty-four hours thereafter, seeks to demolish the following deThe interest property atis sold “as is” condition.

Prospective bidders may personallyscribed inspectreal andestate: examine the subject plus the in statutory rate premises, andof review from the date sale toconstruction the date of documents and evidence of compliance with applicable building law ordiOfnances, codes and permits. Appointments to do so may be arranged by calling payment.

LotsDistrict 3 and50's 4 inAdministrative Block 1 of First fice, N. be Division St.,to(815) 943-4022 x2127.

Sale401 shall subject general Addition to Shalimar Subdivireal estate taxes, special assesssion, a Subdivision of part of 2. The will be made subject taxes levied, if to the following terms: ments, or sale special Fractional Section 24, Township A. Minimum Purchase.

The successful bid for the Subject Property shall no less than 8one hundred any and is offered for sale without 45beNorth, Range East of the eighty seven as thousand dollars any representation to quality or ($187,000.00).

Third Principal Meridian, accordEarnest Each rebidder shall submit with the sealed bid a certified payable to the quantityB. of title Money. and without ing tocheck the made Plat thereof recorded of Education Harvard in the amount $1,000.00 as course “Board to plaintiff, and in anof“AS IS” Community Unit School District No. 50",November 21, of1929 as Docuearnest money.

The subject earnest money shall be applied to the purchase price consummation condition.

The sale is further mentupon No. 90635 in Bookof8the of to them ten (10) Counworksale. Certified to confirmation by the checks court. submitted by unsuccessful bidders shall be returned Plats, pagewithin 3, in McHenry ing days bids. Should the successful bidder failty,to Illinois. perform under the terms and Premises will of notthe bedate openofforreceiving inconditions set forth herein the earnest money shall be forfeited as liquidated damages and the contract of spection. shall thereafter Uponsalepayment in fullbecome of thenull and void.

PIN#: 09-24-177-002 The reBoard of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive irregulariSalethe with Reserve.shall amountC.bid, purchaser or reschedule the bid opening. ceive aties, Certificate of Sale, which Commonly known as: 2811 D. Execution of Sale Upon the Board of Education's acceptance of Avenue, any bid McHenry, at the bid Illinois openwill entitle the purchaser to Agreement. a Deed Myang ing,estate the successful shall immediately execute a purchase contract with the Board of Education subto the real after the bidder confirma60050 ject sale. to the terms and conditions as set forth in this Notice of Public Sale. tion of the closing date on the sale shall be not more than sixty days after you the accepE. Time of Closing.

For information, contact The Brittany NOW,(60) THEREFORE, are furof the highest responsible L. Viola,tance Chapman and Cutler LLP, bid. ther notified to file your appearance F. Possession. shall be delivered to the Buyer at closing. in the Office of the Clerk of the Court Plaintiff's Attorney, 111Possession West MonG. Quitclaim Board of Education shall convey title to the aforedescribed realorestate to roe Street, Chicago, Deed.

Illinois The 60603, above state on beforeproperty March 21, the No. Buyer, or to845-3000. its nominee if notified by the Buyer in writing, not less2014 than twenty (20)fail days before Telephone (312) to do so orthedo and if you at closing,

by Quitclaim Deed, subject to the following, not if any: Note:date ThisofIsclosing, An Attempt To Colotherwise make your appearcovenants, conditions, occupancy; lect A Debt(1) Pursuant To The Fair and restrictions of record as to use andance on or before said date, this (2) private, public, and utility easements; Debt Collection Practices Act And cause may be heard and judgment (3) roads and highways; Any Information Obtained Will Be entered as prayed for in said Com(4)Purpose. party walls and agreements, driveways, walks, and passageways; Used For That plaint without further notice.

(5) special taxes or assessments for improvements not yet completed; (6)theinstallments due at the date of closing of any special tax or assessment for (Published in Northwest not Herald /s/ improvements Katherine M. Keefe February 10, heretofore 17, 24, completed; 2014.

Clerk of the Circuit Court #A2661) (7) general real estate taxes for the year 2007 and subsequent years; McHenry County, Illinois (8) zoning laws and ordinances; and of record (9) any unconfirmed special tax or assessment or conditions, covenants, andin restrictions Herald (Published the Northwest as to use and occupancy.

February 17, 24, March 3, 2014.

H. Tax Exempt Status/ Prorations. The property is currently tax exempt.

If, prior to closing, the Subject #A2677) Property is declared taxable for the period of time prior to the date of conveyance, or if other similar items are outstanding, such taxes and items will be prorated upon receipt of the final tax bill for the year in question. If the property becomes taxable after the date of conveyance, taxes shall be the sole and exclusive responsibility of the Buyer. Unascertainable prorations shall be based on the most recent ascertainable taxes or similar items. All prorations are final.

I. Survey. Not less than fourteen (14) days prior to closing date, the Buyer will be furnished a current plat of survey of the aforedescribed real property prepared by licensed surveyor at Seller's expense.

J. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence. Should the Buyer fail to perform under the terms and conditions herein, upon notice to successful bidder of its default, the earnest money shall be forfeited as liquidated damages and the contact shall become null and void.

K. Title Commitment Policy. Not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the closing, the Seller will furnish the Buyer with a Title Commitment for an owner's title insurance policy issued by a title company licensed to do business in the State of Illinois in the amount of the purchase price, subject to the items listed above and other standard exceptions contained in the policy and title exceptions pertaining to liens or encumbrances of a definite or ascertainable amount which may be removed by the payment of money at the time of closing and which the Seller may so remove at that time by using the funds to be paid upon the delivery of the deed (all of which are herein referred to as the permitted exceptions). The Title Commitment shall be conclusive evidence of good title as therein shown as to all matters insured by the policy, subject only to the exceptions as therein stated. The Seller shall furnish the Buyer an affidavit of title in customary form covering the date of closing and showing title in the Seller subject only to the permitted exceptions or defects in the title disclosed by the survey, as to which the title insurer commits to extend insurance in the manner specified below.

L. Exceptions to Policy. If the Title Commitment or Plat of Survey discloses either unpermitted exceptions or survey matters that render the title unmarketable, the Seller shall have thirty (30) days from the date of delivery thereof to have the exceptions removed from the commitment or to correct such survey defects or to have the title insurer commit to insure against loss or damage that may be occasioned by such exceptions or survey defects. Time of closing shall be fourteen (14) days after delivery of the commitment insuring against loss or damage. If the Seller fails to have the exception removed or survey defects corrected within thirty (30) days from the date of delivery of the Title Commitment policy or Plat of Survey which discloses unpermitted exceptions or survey matters that render the title unmarketable, this contract shall be null and void and considered terminated.

M. Sale in “As Is” Condition. Seller represents that this property is sold in “as is” condition, and makes no warranties, express or implied. Buyer acknowledges that Buyer voluntarily waives any express or implied warranties, including any warranties of habitability or fitness for use.

N. Uniform Vendor and Purchaser Risk Act. Provisions of the Uniform Vendor and Purchaser Act of the State of Illinois shall apply to the contract for purchase.

O. Notices. All notices from the Buyer shall be in writing and shall be served personally or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. At the time of the acceptance of the winning bid, the Buyer shall designate a name and address where notices in writing served personally or by registered or certified mail may be delivered to him.

P. Escrow. Upon written notice twenty (20) days prior to the date of closing, the transaction provided herein may be closed through an escrow with a title company licensed to do business in the State of Illinois in accordance with the general provisions of the usual form of Deed and Money Escrow Agreement then in use by said title company with such special provisions inserted in the escrow agreement as may be required to conform to the terms of the Notice of Sale and the Contract. Upon the creation of such an escrow, payments required and delivery of the deed shall be made through the escrow in accordance with the Notice of Sale and the Contract and the earnest money shall be deposited in the escrow. The cost of the escrow shall be paid by the Party requesting same. In the event of any inconsistency between the escrow agreement and the Notice of Sale and the Contract, the Notice of Sale and the Contract shall control.

O. Additional Information. Additional information may be obtained from Mary Taylor, Business Manager, Harvard Community Unit School District No. 50, 401 N. Division Street, Harvard, Illinois 60033, Telephone (815) 943-4022.

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(Published in the Northwest Herald February 24, March 3, 10, 2014. #A2731)

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22nd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS County of McHenry, Illinois, a body politic and corporate, Plaintiff, vs.

Jack Leo Smith; James Smith; Robert Smith; William W. LeFew, in his official capacity as the McHenry County Treasurer/Collector; General Electric Capital Corporation; Unknown Owners of the property commonly known as 2811 Myang Avenue, McHenry, Illinois; Unknown Heirs or Legatees of Alexander J. Smith or Mary Ann Smith Defendants.

Case No. 14 MR 68 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS HEREIN GIVEN TO YOU, UNKNOWN OWNERS of the property commonly known as 2811 Myang Avenue, McHenry, Illinois 60050 and UNKNOWN HEIRS or LEGATEES of Alexander J. Smith and/or Mary Ann Smith, Defendants in the above-entitled action, than an action is now pending in this Court as shown above, wherein the Plaintiff seeks to demolish the following described real estate: Lots 3 and 4 in Block 1 of First Addition to Shalimar Subdivision, a Subdivision of part of Fractional Section 24, Township 45 North, Range 8 East of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded November 21, 1929 as Document No. 90635 in Book 8 of Plats, page 3, in McHenry County, Illinois.

PIN#: 09-24-177-002 Commonly known as: 2811 Myang Avenue, McHenry, Illinois 60050 NOW, THEREFORE, you are further notified to file your appearance in the Office of the Clerk of the Court above state on or before March 21, 2014 and if you fail to do so or do not otherwise make your appearance on or before said date, this cause may be heard and judgment entered as prayed for in said Complaint without further notice. /s/ Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Circuit Court McHenry County, Illinois (Published in the Northwest Herald February 17, 24, March 3, 2014. #A2677)

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE COLOR OF PRIMARY BALLOTS ANNOUNCEMENT IS HEREBY MADE THAT THE COLORS OF THE OFFICIAL PRIMARY BALLOTS TO BE USED BY THE RESPECTIVE POLITICAL PARTIES AT THE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION, TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014 IN McHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: REPUBLICAN PARTY: YELLOW COLOR DEMOCRATIC PARTY: GREEN COLOR

PUBLIC NOTICE McHenry County Conservation invites you to bid on the rental of 64 acres of Cropland located in Richmond Township ½ mile east of Keystone Rd. within the boundaries of Glacial Park. Bid deadline is 9am Tuesday, March 18th, 2014.

Please call 815-678-4535 for bid specifications.

(Published in the Northwest Herald February 24, 25, 2014. #A2737)

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY McHenry County Housing Authority has received funding through the HOME Program administered by the County of McHenry for the Single Family Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program to assist low income home owners of Wonder Lake to repair their homes.

Through this program, 0% interest loans up to $48,000.00 are available to address property standards deficiencies and building code issues. These loans are repayable upon sale of the property, transfer of title or if it ceases to be your primary residence.

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To be eligible for this program, you must own and reside in your home and have a household income no more than 50% of the area median income. The total of all existing mortgages and liens cannot exceed 80% of your home's fair cash value as determined on your tax bill.

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This program will be administered on a first come, first served basis until all designated funding is allotted to eligible home owners.

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For more detailed information and a Pre-application Package contact McHenry County Housing Authority by phone, 815-3387752, via e-mail misitoro@ mchenrycountyhousing.org, or in person at 1108 N. Seminary, Woodstock Illinois 60098. Additional information can be found at www.mchenrycountyhousing.org.

(Published in the Northwest Herald February 22, 23, 24, 2014. #A2740)

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Again, contact the local and/or national agency that may be able SPRING GROVE SCHOOL SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS at to provide you with some background on these companies. This Spring Grove Elementary School newspaper cannot be held re2018 Mainsponsible Street for any negative conseSpring Grove,quences IL 60081that occur as a result of For you doing business with these Nippersink School District 2 advertisers.

4213 US Highway 12 Richmond, Illinois 60071 Sealed bids for the above named construction project will be received by the Owner at Nippersink School District 2, 4213 US Highway 12, Richmond, Illinois 60071 until 10:00 A.M. local time, March 13, 2014, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The sealed bid must be submitted in duplicate on the form provided, Project Name, Date and Time of Bid clearly marked on the outside of the envelope to prevent premature opening. Bid forms can be downloaded from the Architect's website at www.greenassociates.com.

Bids will be received for a one general work contract for all the work.

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Bid Documents are available, in digital PDF format only, at the Architect's website www.greenassociates.com. Addenda will be made available, in digital format, to plan holders of record.

1. Bid Security is required in the form of a Bid Bond, AIA Document A310 in an amount equal to not less than ten percent (10%) of the Base Bid and all Additive Alternates.

2. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract sum, on AIA Document A312, as issued by the American Institute of Architects. The Owner will not issue the Notice to Proceed until these bonds are provided and all other insurance requirements have been met.

3. A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled at 10:00 A.M., March 4, 2014 at Spring Grove Elementary School, 2018 Main Street, Spring Grove, Illinois. The Owner reserves the right to disqualify a Bidder who does not attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Additional visits to the site may be arranged by contacting Rick Cesario, Building and Grounds Director, at 815-678-4242.

4. It is the Owner's intent to issue a Notice of Award to the successful Bidder within thirty (30) calendar days of the Bid Date. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the opening of bids.

5. Any bid submitted unsealed, or unsigned, without bid bond or received subsequent to the aforementioned date and hour will be disqualified and returned to the bidder.

6. All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).

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2007 NISSAN FRONTIER

17” with tires, great shape! $400/obo. 847-409-5446

SNOW TIRES

Mercedes SUV, 4 Dunlop winter sport, 255/60R17 mounted on AMG type rims. $400/all. pics available 847-226-7882 wrengrenier@comcast.net Tailgate – Complete, New, From 2011 Chevy Silverado, Blue $350. 847-639-8076

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Snowmobile Suit ~ Leather

Yamaha, like new. Men's, size large with bibs and jacket, $250.

847-302-7009

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Brand names! Great condition! $1-$15. Beth 815-344-9894 COATS & JACKETS - Boys size 10/12 - 18/20. Bibbed snowpants size 10/12. Brand names. Great condition $3-$12. 815-344-9894

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Student Age 14 - 18 Deadline April 1, 2014

Sponsored by McHenry Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post # 4600 Contact 815-344-8965 www.ladiesauxvfw.org Kitchen Chairs 2 padded chairs on rollers w/arms, pale blue & pink FREE 815-308-5840

Large walnut business desk free 815-355-8500 TV's ~ FREE

Working, with Color

27” Zenith, 27” Emerson, 20” Sanyo, all work fine.

815-385-3949 TVs: Sony 32”, Zenith 27”, 18” Portable. All large tubes, heavy, you haul FREE 847-515-3502

CLOTHES FOR MEN L-2XLT, summer shirts, sweaters, long-sleeved dress shirts. XL Reebok jog set & 38x30 Conte di Milano dress pants. Great condition! $1-$10. Beth 815-344-9894

FAUX MINK ~ FULL LENGTH, Ranch, size medium, $100.

Faux Mink Jacket, shorter, $85.

OBO 815-363-8807 FORMAL DRESS by Michaelangelo.

Sleeveless, (spaghetti straps) lavender. Size 16. For standing up in wedding, etc. Great condition $25. 815-344-9894

ELECTRIC FENCING

4 600' rolls of 6MM Equirope electric fencing, $125/all.

815-260-5361 Handy Chopper Plus

by Black & Decker. $15.

815-344-9894 Beth Maytag Neptune gas dryer with wrinkle free setting. Works great. $99 815-455-6954

ROASTER OVEN

Showtime with all accessories, brand new, never used, $140.

815-385-3269 Waring Pro Rotisserie/Turkey Fryer/Steamer – 2-1/2 gal.

Capacity, Brand New – Never Used Warranty Included, Stainless Steel, $125 OBO. 815-923-4010

HANGERS: One style for outfits (with clips for skirts or pants) & clamp hangers for pants, etc. All wood or plastic. One plastic tie hanger. .50 - $2. Beth 815-344-9894

Washer & electric dryer Kenmore, good condition $200. 815-900-1807

Harley Davidson T-Shirts!!! They are from: CA, England, WI Dells, TX, Hawaii, Switzerland, McHenry, Alaska, Mexico, TN (Graceland), Germany, New Orleans, GA, (1)XL(1)3XL..rest 2XL, gently worn, no holes or rips. $10-$40. Very nice!

Beth 815-344-9894

ANTIQUE OAK CHAIR - 36" H at back & seat x 16-1/2"W. 2 curved accent braces. Chair is in excellent condition & very sturdy. $50.

815-236-1747 Blown Glass Collection - 25 pieces of Small, Medium & Large, A Must See! Retails $300-$400, Asking $100 for all. 224-587-5091

Jeans, sweats, lounge pants for boys/young men. Sizes 8S14S/16R & 30x32 Jeans.

Brand names (mostly Levi) Great condition! $1-$8. 815-344-9894 Leather Duster Coat by Leather Limited– Mens, Black, Like New Retails $500, Asking $150 OBO 815-701-1288 8am-5pm

LEATHER JACKETS

Good bike jackets, $100/obo.

Winter Gloves, $10.

847-409-5446 PROM DRESSES long & short, various sizes & colors.

Priced $150 & Under.

Ph: 815-648-2382 PURSES mostly by Relic.

Some wallets & a black leather fanny pack. Very good condition. $1 - $10. Beth 815-344-9894 Red Fox Coat – Full Length, York Furriers, Petite/Small, Beautiful & Excellent Condition - $400 OBO. 847-464-0012 9-5pm Sweaters, hoodies, long-sleeved shirts & black dress jacket (10R) for boys/young men.

Sizes 7/8 - 14/16. Brand names.

Great condition! .75 - $5.

815-344-9894 Thomas Jewelry Cabinet 35” Tall, Oak Finish, Divider Tray, 3 Drawers, 2 Doors for Necklaces Nice! $25. 815-363-0124

VANITY Beautiful antique pine vanity w/ attached mirror & center drawer.

Brought from England by the dealer, 37-1/4"W, 20"D & 29-1/2" to top of vanity. Mirror 22-3/8"W by 35-3/8"H. Center drawer has metal pull. Legs & side mirror supports have charming decorative sculptured detail. $400.

815-236-1747

WALL CLOCK

Ornate, will email pictures, $75/obo. 630-772-9480

Race Car Bed – Little Tykes, Blue, Crib Sized Mattress Included, Great Condition $48. 815-236-0463

Bike - Children's Trainer

TVs - Samsung and Toshiba in good cond. $40. 815-608-3889

Aqua strider belt, used for deep water workout/jogging $20 815-337-0612

BODY WORKOUT

Weslo Air Strider, Upper & Lower Body Workout, $35/obo.

815-337-0612 Cardio Glide Exercise Machine In great shape, Has adjustable resistance & working display.

Can text pictures - $40 815-219-0399 after 4pm Treadmill – Nordic Track EXP2000, Like New w/very low use. Great addition to any home gym $375. 815-276-2551

Go-Glider, blue, 16”, orig. $120 like new! $60. 847-476-6771

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

815-236-1747 FIGURINES Hummel - Chick Girl TMK3 Sty Bee - $160; Father TMK3 $220 OBO. 815-385-1158

H.O. TRAINS

New in original boxes. 32 passenger trains, 16 steam engines, 43 freight cars, priced at $32-$169. Thor 815-455-3555 HIGH CHAIR - Antique Pine, Child's.

39" H x 17" W w/ removable metal tray. Tray arm lifts. $115. McHenry 815-236-1747 Instructograph Morris Code machine with tapes and speaker Circa 1947 excellent condition $150 815-578-0212 JAR - Glass w/Metal Lid. Outside red w/ ridges in glass. Top opening 5" diameter. Jar is 7 1/2" dia & 7" high. $25. McHenry. 815-236-1747 Marx Marcines Electric Train, Includes Engine, Coal Car, 4 Other Cars, Tracks & Transformer - $275 815-344-1154 after 9am 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

PICTURE TABLE

Wood, 2 tier, $40. 630-772-9480 Will email pictures

Heavy duty hay spear for front end loader tractor $90. 815-568-7505

815-451-4744

Scott 26”

$200/OBO

815-451-4744

Trek 400 26”

$200/OBO

815-451-4744

Cary/Windridge Memorial Park 2 cemetery plots with vault and excavation. Value, $6000, asking $3500. 847-587-7035

CAKE PLATE AND COVER - Vintage Retro Polished Chrome Square Cake Carrier with locking lid, fantastic condition. Top locks onto serving tray with two push tabs. $35.

815 477-9023

Calculator: graphic, TI85, great condition paid $125, selling for $38 815-477-7916

Cassette Deck Nakamichi lx5. 3 tape heads, mint condition, rarley used $395

815-578-0212 CRT TV Wall Mount w/component Mount up to 20" across. (Beige / white). No scratches! Internet price $55. Mine $15. 815-344-9894

HP Officejet 6500A Plus

All-in-One Printer, Brand new, in box, 1 new black cartridge (all unopened), Print, fax, copy, scan, wireless printer, $120.

815-347-0133

PS2 9 games, 2 Controllers

BED - TWIN SIZE RUSTIC OR PINE LOG BED, $250 OBO. Good Used Condition Have 2 available plus twin bunk set too. Located at 201 Ratzlaff Street in Harvard, IL. Text or Call Katy 815-409-9261

BOOKCASE ~ BIRCHWOOD

$75, will email pictures, $75/obo.

630-772-9480 Computer Hutch. $50. Blond wood hutch on wheels measures 48"W x 37"H x 36"D. Call 815-459-8599 or text 815-527-1005.

Couch - polished cotton floral, teal, rose and cream excellent condition 815-814-4996 $200 DAYBED White and brass incl black sheet set, animal print bedspread with matching pillows with new mattress. $175. 815-385-4353 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER - Oak Lighted - 72" tall x 56" long x 17" wide. Excellent Condition. $85.

Text / Call 847-212-5243 for picture - Lake in the Hills Ethan Allen: Brocade, ivory upholstered, 3 cushioned seats & backs, $850/OBO Moving Must Sell 847-515-3502 HUTCH Beautiful Oak Hutch, Excellent Condition, Display pretty plates & cups, Paid $600, Asking $375 847-669-9915 or 708-522-4361

Plates/Star Trek

Solid Walnut Headboard/ Footboard for Full Size Bed. Really unique $150 815-568-7505

Sony Trinitron 24" TV with remote. $25.

815-459-1378 Stereo System Includes Turntable, CD player, Cassette player & Equalizer, All in Cabinet - $110 OBO. 815-455-0971 TV - Zenith 36" TV. Works great! $65. Call 847-401-4300

KIDS TABLE AND CHAIRS SET - Just the right size for activities, play or learning, very cute, measures 28"L x 22"W x 19.5"H. Excellent. $75. 815 477-9023

TV – HD Samsung 22” LED 1080p Like new, great for office or spare room $125 815-728-0155

King Size Bed headboard & footboard, five years new, great condition, call after 6pm. $399 815-260-4197

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LA-Z-BOY ROCKER RECLINERS 2- Emerald Green Suede fabric $250/pair 815-568-8091 Lane Rocker/Recliner Like New, Rarely Used, Burgundy Leather - $125 OBO 815-385-5618 evenings

LIVING ROOM SET

Sofa and love seat in dark brown faux leather, love seat barely used, good condition! $125/obo.

815-479-1345 Maple Dresser Set - 4 Drawer & 3 Drawer w/ Top Hutch, Well Made, Can send pics. Call or Text 815-219-0399 after 4pm

MIRROR

Gold framed, 42x30, excellent condition! $25 847-515-3986 Sleep Number King size bed frame and foundation. Mattress is not included. $50. 815-347-0133 Great condition, paid $1200 from Carson's, now $350.

(2) Zebra Lamps, 19”, $10/ea.

(2) Zebra Chairs, $25/both.

815-404-8173 Table & Chairs 5 Piece Set, Includes 40” x 40” Glass Top w/ Black Iron Legs & 4 Matching Iron Chairs w/Custom Fabric. Great Condition, Only 2 yrs. old, Must See! Paid $500, Asking $199 847-426-7106

Bombay Table

Pedestal, 24 round, 26 high $50.

847-515-3986 Bookcase – Oak Cabinet w/ 4 Glass Doors 12”D x 29”W x 5'H, Excellent Condition, 2 Available $50 each. 815-385-1432 3p-7p

1 memory card, $100.

815-382-3952

$25/ea and must see to appreciate.

815-793-0692 Santa Claus Figurines Handmade 5' tall, Cedar $40 each or 2 for $70. Free Snowman Figurine w/ purchase.

815-459-9076 evenings

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Walnut, matching table with 3 leaves and 6 matching chairs. $400. 815-455-4856

33 GALLON TRASH OR GARBAGE CAN WITH COVER AND LINERS (TRASH BAGS). $55 total: $10 for can, $45 for case of 225 industrial strength clear trash bags. Located at 201 Ratzlaff Street in Harvard, IL. Text or Call for appt to come check them out: Katy 815-409-9261

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

ENGINES (2)

10HP B&S, 5HP B&S, $25/ea.

815-260-5361 FLOWER CART - Chippy green vintage 3 tier flower cart, bits of white paint peeking though, years of rusty goodness throughout. $150. 815 477-9023

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Candles / candle holders & vases.

Varied & in great condition.

See picture at NWHerald.com. .50 - $4. Beth 815-344-9894 Discovery Channel's Info Globe Digital Caller ID. Excellent Condition. $40. 815-344-9894 FRAME - Wooden "baseball glove" supported by wooden "baseball bat". 9"H x 11"W. Picture opening 3-1/2"H x 2-3/4" W. Great condition. $5. 815-344-9894 Garden Tea Party Set – 20 Pieces Bunny Rabbit, Includes Teapot, Cups, Saucers, Creamer & Sugar Bowl, etc. Great for Easter $25. 815-459-3395 Lamp - Revolving, tabletop, w/ pictures of dolphins. Very good condition! $4. Call Beth 815-344-9894.

Lamps

Matching Pair of Table Lamps w/ New Shades - $6 815-385-4400

Mirror - Entry Hall

gold plated Beveled 66”x 26”. $90.

815-385-4353 MIRROR - Wall mounted black chalkboard/ mirror. 19"H x 15"W, inside mirror is 9"H x 9"W. Comes with chalk & mini eraser. $5.

815-344-9894 SCHOOL SUPPLIES - assorted notebooks, binders, folders, mathematical tools, stickers, etc.

Up to $5. Call Beth 815-344-9894

KITCHEN SET ~ OAK

42” round table, 3 chairs and 12” leaf. Good condition, $100.

847-639-3034

815-260-5361 Bench Grinder: 6 inch Delta Bench Grinder $40 708-363-2004 Hydraulic Lift Table, 2000 LB, manual foot, Lexco Brand.Top 20" x 30". Lowered Height 24", Raised Height 39 3/4". $250 OBO. 815-276-8213 Natural Gas, Vertical Salimander Heater with hose, $50.

847-476-6771

Tablet - Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, 8GB, brand new, still in package, $75/Cash 847-639-8572 TOBAGGAN - Adirondack sled 8' of fun for the whole family to use or decor! Excellent. $225. 815-477-9023 Weather Vane, metal 5' H x 19”W reproduction $45 815-578-0212

GUITAR MONITOR

Boss TM7, in excellent condition.

Allows you to play with other music, $30. 815-354-2462

BRITTANY SPANIEL PUPPIES Brittany Pups, AKC, 7 weeks, White & Orange, shots & wormed, top field lines in the nation Males $400, Females $450.

Call 815-701-8740

Disposable Absorbent Pads

For beds, 30”x36”, 100 for $40.

815-578-0212 Walker - $20 - Set of Crutches - $15; or $20 for both 815-245-8530

AQUARIUMS (2)

(1.) 55 gallon rectangular with wrought iron stand, (2.) 55 gallon bullnose tank with black wood stand with doors & shelves + filters and light, both for $150. 815-382-9583

Encyclopedia Sets $25 Blender/Smoothie,brand new, still in plastic, $25.

815-337-0612 FISH TANKS Large, 30, 45, 55, 100 gallon plus accessories, $300. 815-338-5064

DOBBY 6 month old male Chiweenie It's easy to drift through the day, to move without even thinking.

I hope to be entering my happy place soon. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

DOG CRATES (2)

Medium Petco, excellent condition for medium size dog, $50/Medium $25/Small 815-477-8485 DOG KENNEL - black wire, 30" x 48" x 33"H, like new. $60, 815-482-8399

Johnson Antique Outboard Motor 5-1/2 horse, fresh tune up $395. 815-569-2277 Natural Gas heater - Glo Warm, 6000 btu, wall mount, like new, $25. 815-482-8399 Office Desk, gray, 30 x 60, 5 drawer office desk. $35.

815-382-9583

PUNCH BOWL SET

With ladle and 12 cups, still in box, never used, $30.

815-477-2772

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TABLE - Round fold and roll table, very easy to transport and store.

Perfect for anyone who needs a mobile table, white top, black base, high quality, heavy and sturdy.

Measures 27” diameter, and 29” high. $65. 815 477-9023

For a 5” beam, $25.

Antique Tool & Die Maker Tool Box, full of stuff, $65.

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BAR STOOLS - Set of 3 durable hardwood w/ larger seating area than your regular bar stool, classic style, perfect for your kitchen island or breakfast bar. Excellent $95.

815-477-9023 Bathroom Set - Fish Motif for Kids, Includes: waste can, soap dipenser, tissue box, toothbrush holder & more! Very nice condition! $10.

Beth 815-344-9894

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Portable, metal, 90 degree turning radius and swivel seat, $80.

708-363-2004 Sunbeam mixmaster, white, heritage series, 12 speeds, only used once, $95 815-385-4353

DUDLEY 2 year old male Shepherd mix I remember what freedom feels like. No traffic jams or spreadsheets exist. From my vantage point, I can see everything but limits. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400 ICCF Cane Corso Puppies Raised in loving family home 815-304-9165 starting at $1,000

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With #3461 automatic lumber car.

In original boxes, $95.

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Lionel 027 Gauge Freight Train Set with steam locomotive with smoke and whistle incl track and transformer, $150.

LUKE 6 month old male Black DSH There's something about birds that takes me out of myself right away. I'm unable to think about anything when I'm watching a brown creeper. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

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+ Other Pet Supplies, $40.

Like new cond. White, comes with food and all accessories, battery operated, one owner, $99/obo.

815-477-8485

Pomeranian Puppies for sale, papers, wormed, well vet checked, white & cute $450 815-236-9214

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

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TRAIN BOOKENDS with Tracks Adorable kids train engine and caboose sliding bookends move forward and & on train track to make adding books fun. Durable in great condition. $35. 815-477-9023

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

Zhu Zhu Pets

Camera: Sony Cyber-shot 3.2 mega pixel camera. Works!

Great condition. $50.

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

Antique and Modern Guns

Old Lever Actions, Winchesters, Marlins, Savages, etc. Old Pistols and Revolvers. Cash for Collection.

FFL License a815-338-4731 Antiques, Military, Vintage Toys Old Paper Items, Autographs, Collectibles, Sports Memorabilia & Electronics 815-354-6169

WICKER CHAIRS - Vintage garden appeal, hand painted lime green, sturdy construction, durable, classic, very cute cottage chic! $195. 815-477-9023

BUYING OLD & UNUSUAL Toys, Comics, Robots, Radios, Books & Posters. 815-351-4387

Craftsman Snow Thrower 28”, 2 Stage, Electric Start, 4 Cycle Briggs 11.50 Hp Engine, 6 Speeds, Forward 2 Reverse Pd. $879, Asking $400 firm 815-455-4369

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2 -tip ups 2 -jigging poles and a 5 gallon bucket to haul your gear and use as a seat for ice fishing $25 email: bpk31257@yahoo.com Baseball Bat by DeMarini.

Black Coyote. $10.

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Chicago Bears Leather Pro Player lined coat. Dark blue. Size XL. $100. Call Beth 815-344-9894.

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Cross Country Skis with Poles Fischer Kronenschliff Crown like new $75.

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By PHILLIP ALDER Newspaper Enterprise Association

Oscar Wilde said, “One should always play fairly when one has the winning cards.”

That is reasonable. But when one is in potential danger, falsecarding at the right moment may make the difference between success and failure.

In this deal, how should South play in three no-trump after West leads his fourthhighest heart and East puts up the queen?

South starts with six top tricks: four spades and two hearts. There are four more available in clubs. Is there any danger?

Yes, if East has the club ace and thinks to shift to a high diamond, with West having that ace hovering over declarer’s king, South could lose one club and at least four diamonds.

However, declarer does have the advantage that defenders “always return partner’s suit” in no-trump. Still, how can declarer push East

trick with his heart king, not

advertisement that you are not worried about that suit, because if your only high card were the ace, you would have made a holdup play, not taken the ace until, probably, the third round of the suit. Then declarer plays a club. It would be almost psychic of East to Finally, note East is unlucky that he does not have ace-third of clubs. Then he could hold up that ace until he could get a signal from his partner. Here, West would immediately discard a heart to tell his partner that they cannot run the suit.

in no-trump with an ace is an Contact Phillip Alder at pdabridge@prodigy.net.

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PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- To attain your goals, you will require the support and care of your colleagues and family. Your peers are eager for you to succeed and will offer beneficial advice.

ARIES (Mar. 21- Apr.19) -- It’s not the day to share details with others. Focus your energy on your own projects, and you will come out ahead. Don’t feel you have to respond to every request.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Not everyone will honor a promise. The information you are given is likely to be false. Save yourself embarrassment by forming conclusions based on facts that you’ve verified yourself.

Trust your own judgment.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have a great deal of creativity, and you should use it to your advantage.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your personal life is in need of a makeover. The time is right to re-evaluate your goals and form a strategy to succeed. Your determination will provide the changes you desire.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- There is a certain cause that you care deeply about. Make an obligation to put yourself in the forefront and participate with vigor.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Romance is in the air.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Your ego may be feeling bruised by some recent tension at home. Don’t dwell on the negative influences around you. Reaffirm your self-confidence by channeling your abilities into a new hobby.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24- Nov. 22) -- Keep yourself occupied today. Get together with some close friends or trusted relatives for some stimulating conversations.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Shake your lethargic attitude by doing something physical. Walking, swimming, cycling or hiking will not only engage your muscles; they will also help to release your imagination.

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