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McHenry County Board Chairman Joe Gottemoller presented his State of the County address and voiced his concerns about declining population – particularly the population between ages 25 to 44. Gottemoller attributed the decrease to a lack of jobs and said leaders must do more to stimulate job growth. Story, Page 6.

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WHAT HAPPENED YESTERDAY Crowds gathered on the Woodstock Square in moderate winter temperatures to hear Woodstock Willie’s prognostication. Willie did not see his shadow, signifying – in groundhogese – that he predicts an early spring. The popular annual tradition mimics the ceremony from 1993’s “Groundhog Day,” which was filmed in Woodstock.

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Football, soccer and water polo players can sign their National Letters of Intent with NCAA scholarship schools (Divisions I and II) starting Wednesday.

Crystal Lake Central’s Romeo McKnight is on a list of five local football players who will sign with Division I schools.

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Republican U.S. Senate candidate James Marter will be the guest speaker at the Huntley Area Tea Party meeting at 1 p.m.

Wednesday at the Golden Corral in Algonquin, 1591 S. Randall Road.

Marter, a software consultant from Oswego, is challenging incumbent U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk for the Republican nomination in the March 15 primary.

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The percentage of 25- to 44-year-old residents that McHenry, Boone and Winnebago counties lost between 2010 and 2014, according to the Comprehensive Economic Development Study

ON THE COVER Prairie Ridge history teachers Curt Wadlington (left) and John Pellikan help Reese Sadowski, 17, register to vote Jan. 26 before school.

See story page 3.

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CASTING THE BALLOT The Northwest Herald examined data from the past 15 years of McHenry County elections for federal, state and local offices to look at the trend of declining civic participation.

DAY 1 – MONDAY • A look at the numbers including voter turnout, contested races, and some theories as to why civic engagement is so low.

• How residents who have high and low civic engagement are disproportionately represented at the polling place.

DAY 2 – TUESDAY • A lack of voters is compounded by a lack of candidates for many local elected offices, which in turn leads to a lack of choices and accountability.

• What are the results for communities when voters won’t participate in elections?

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Principal Steve Koch encourages students to register to vote before class Jan. 26 at Prairie Ridge High School.

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Efforts to increase voter turnout span county, nation

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part three of our Absent Voters series.

By HANNAH PROKOP

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rom national organizations to the Illinois Legislature and local high schools, efforts are being made to increase voter turnout.

Despite changes making it easier for people to register to vote and be informed, the number of people who show up to the ballot box in all types of elections remains low.

While about two-thirds of McHenry County voters cast ballots in November presidential elections, the numbers are lower for primary participation and consolidated elections, where voters choose the municipal, school, township and other officials whose decisions shape McHenry County’s property tax bills.

A number of laws in recent years have tried making it easier for people

“Registering to vote is the first step, but the second step is informing the voters so they feel confident enough to go out and cast the ballot.”

Mary McClellan, McHenry County clerk

to vote.

As one of his last acts in office, former Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation extending grace-period voting through election day and expanding the number of early-voting days and locations.

The same law requires McHenry County and other counties with more

than 100,000 people to allow for sameday voter registration at all polling places.

Like any unfunded state mandate, it comes with a cost. McHenry County Clerk Mary McClellan’s office must add two extra election officials and an electronic poll book – a database of all eligible voters in the county – to each precinct. That bill adds up to an extra $900,000.

“There’s no longer the excuse that you can’t vote, and I think that’s the Legislature’s intent – to deal with this apathy,” McClellan said.

Nationally, The Pew Charitable Trusts works with states to improve online voter registration and voter registration at motor vehicle agencies, according to its website. The trust estimates that about 1 in 8 registration records across the U.S. are inaccurate or out of date.

The trust offers grants to states who participate in the Electronic Registration Information Center, of which Illinois is a part. ERIC allows states to

DAY 3 – TODAY • What’s being done on the federal, state and local levels to encourage more participation in government?

compare data on voters to keep their voter rolls up to date.

McClellan said one bill filed in the Illinois House in April that could help keep voter rolls updated would allow people to automatically register to vote or update existing voter registration whenever they are doing business with a designated government agency.

At the clerk’s office, efforts have been made to make it easier for people to vote, too.

Voter cards, which get mailed to voters to remind them of their polling places, now include a list of every race that will appear on their particular ballot, McClellan said.

The office also is in the process of making its candidate and voter guides easier to understand, she said.

Next year, McClellan wants to open a handful of election day “voter centers” where voters can cast ballots regardless of precinct, on top of the county’s existing polling places.

See REGISTRATION, page 18

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WOODSTOCK

Willie predicts early spring

By KATIE DAHLSTROM

kdahlstrom@shawmedia.com WOODSTOCK – Heavy jackets and winter hats will soon be a memory.

Woodstock Willie reluctantly lumbered out of his tree stump Tuesday morning underneath a cloudy sky to find his shadow was not there.

The declaration that this year would bring an early spring – despite the light precipitation that started to sprinkle after the annual prognostication – inspired cheers and applause from the crowd that descended on the Woodstock Square.

Sue Carolan of Wonder Lake flipped a On the Web flap of paper from the sign she’s brought to To see more pho- the celebration for the tos and video from past decade, revealthe festivities, visit ing the phrase “I did not see my shadow” NWHerald.com. next to a drawing of a groundhog.

“This year was a great year,” Carolan said, groundhog earrings dangling above her shoulders. “The weather is beautiful.

It’s much better than last year when we had all the snow.”

Rick Bellairs, a member of the Woodstock Groundhog Day Committee, also remembered the inches of fresh snow that still were on the ground during last year’s prognostication, when Willie predicted another six weeks of winter.

Donning a groundhog hat he bought in Austria, Bellairs said before Willie was woken up by three knocks he did not want to guess what Tuesday’s balmy 30-degree temperature would mean for the rest of the season.

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Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager listens to what Woodstock Willie has to say Tuesday during Groundhog Day festivities on the Woodstock Square. Willie did not see his shadow, meaning he predicts spring will arrive early.

“I’m not a groundhog or a weatherman,” he chuckled.

The event brings more than 150 people together, drawn from across Northern Illinois and elsewhere. At least one family traveled from Arkansas to visit the “seer of all seers.”

Palatine residents Vernon and Judith Chapman attended the event with Lake in the Hills couple Forrest and Marilyn Roberts for the first time. They arrived early, before the sunrise, polka music and Corky Siegel had arrived.

“We’re here to have a good time,” Vernon Chapman said. “We don’t take it seriously.”

Forrest Roberts interjected: “We’d like spring tomorrow.”

Sisters 8-year-old Ava and 10-yearold Amber Dittmer came to the event with their father, Greg, from Arlington Heights. He said he convinced his daughters to be part of the outing with him because he’s a fan of the Bill Murray movie that inspired the annual celebration.

The girls had some reasons of their own for agreeing.

“I’ve never seen him before and he looks cute,” Ava said.

After seeing Woodstock Willie, she shivered through a smile, hoping his prediction would come true.

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6 McHENRY COUNTY The construction jobs and housing industry were the primary jobs in McHenry County, and when they left, many of the secondary jobs followed.

So how do we bring primary jobs back to McHenry County?”

Joe Gottemoller, McHenry County Board chairman

Board chairman gives 2nd State of the County address

By KEVIN P. CRAVER

kcraver@shawmedia.com WOODSTOCK – The theme of McHenry County Board Chairman Joe Gottemoller’s second State of the County address was similar to his first – the only way that McHenry County’s property tax bills will decrease is through economic development and more taxpayers with good-paying jobs.

The first slide on the screen behind him at the start of his 20-minute annual address underscored that point, simply stating that, “It’s still about the economy.”

Gottemoller, R-Crystal Lake, said the county needs to continue to hold the line on spending, partner regionally to promote manufacturing, and invest in infrastructure to re-energize a county job market that had been dominated by home construction until the collapse of the housing market.

“The construction jobs and housing industry were the primary jobs in McHenry County, and when they left, many of the secondary jobs followed.

So how do we bring primary jobs back to McHenry County? No one actually wants to start another housing bubble.

Gottemoller promotes economy, job growth

As the McHenry County Board, we have an obligation and the ability to turn this around,” Gottemoller said.

One example of the problem is that McHenry County is losing the key job and business age demographic at a pace that is far higher than other areas, according to a statistic Gottemoller cited from a study the County Board approved later in the meeting.

The recently completed Comprehensive Economic Development Study commissioned for McHenry, Boone and Winnebago counties, revealed they lost almost 8 percent of 25- to 44-yearold residents between 2010 and 2014, or about 12 times what the Chicago region lost in the same demographic.

“The loss in this age group hurts us more than their numbers,” Gottemoller said. “This is the age group that starts families and businesses, and invests in our combined future.

“When they moved, they took their talent and abilities with them. They start those families and businesses

someplace else. They work for companies someplace else.”

Gottemoller clarified several times that he was not talking about starting another housing bubble, but stimulating job growth across the board to help reduce McHenry County property taxes, that at least one survey said is in the 30 highest of all counties nationwide.

“Until we bring back primary jobs and expand the economic base, we will continue to be overtaxed. Economic development is the only long-term way to lower the property tax bill. When we increase the size of the economy, we spread the costs of services over a larger base,” Gottemoller said.

Board members took a step after Gottemoller’s address when they approved the development study in a 21-2 vote.

The plan will allow the three-county region to receive grants and assistance for economic development projects from the U.S. Department of Commerce.

The county will present the study later this month at an economic summit it is holding with local businesses and governments to discuss job growth.

LOCAL BRIEFS Lakemoor plans Super Bowl weekend crackdown

LAKEMOOR – The police department will conduct special patrols for Super Bowl weekend, cracking down on alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers, Chief David Godlewski announced.

The law enforcement crackdown is funded by federal traffic safety funds through the Illinois Department of Transportation and is part of the state’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.

Authorities encourage residents to designate a sober driver, call a taxi, use mass transit or call a sober friend to get

you home when impaired.

McHenry fire district hiring firefighters, paramedics

McHENRY – The McHenry Township Fire Protection District is looking for part-time firefighters and firefighter paramedics.

Applications can be found online at mtfpd.org or at the district’s administrative office, 3610 W. Elm St., McHenry. The office is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The deadline to submit an application is noon Friday.

Applications can be dropped off at the administrative office.

A mandatory orientation meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the McHenry Township Hall, 3703 N. Richmond Road, Johnsburg. Applicants also will have to take a written exam later this month.

New hires will be assigned 12- or 24hour shifts on a rotating basis.

Additional information, including regarding requirements, can be found on the district’s website or by calling the administrative office at 815-385-0075.

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CRYSTAL LAKE – The bleachers at Crystal Lake South High School are controversial no more.

The proposal submitted by Community High School District 155 received nearly unanimous approval from the City Council, with one objection raised on the parking piece of the plan.

“I think finally ... our community is in a good place with respect to this proposal,” Mayor Aaron Shepley said.

“I think it’s been long coming. I don’t want to rehash any of the things we may have gone through in the past because I think it’s well known that it would have been nice not to have to have gone through this. But in some ways, maybe we got a better plan by having gone through it.”

The council did reject a request for a waiver of about $3,500 in fees, with Shepley noting that he thought the burden of the cost should be spread across the school district’s boundaries, not just Crystal Lake.

The revised proposal followed a two-year court battle that culminated in an Illinois Supreme Court decision that said the school district was required to follow the city’s zoning and stormwater ordinances, and that still is winding down as a judge prepares to make a decision on the reimbursement of the neighboring property owners’ attorney fees by the district.

The district now can move forward with its new plan, which includes returning the home side to the east bleachers through the addition of nearly 80 more feet in length and eight

rows for a total of 22 rows, two more than existed before the renovation.

The west bleachers, the ones that back up to the homes, will remain at their current height of nine rows, five fewer rows than existed before the renovation and about a third fewer than what the expanded bleachers had, according to city documents.

The changes would leave the west bleachers with 958 seats and would increase the east bleachers to 2,303 seats for a total of 3,261 seats, fewer than the expansion’s nearly 4,000 seats, but more than the 2,200 or so seats that existed before the expansion.

The district also Aaron agreed to eliminate two Shepley of its six speakers and has hired a sound consultant to minimize the noise impact, said the district’s attorney, Lisa Waggoner.

“Our homes will finally stop vibrating,” resident Kim Maselbas-Gurba said, adding that everything the district proposed looks great.

The project is currently out to bid, which means the school board can move forward with accepting a contract, Superintendent Johnnie Thomas said.

The work will need to start this spring, so that the work can be finished – hopefully – by football season in the fall, Thomas said, adding that graduation will take place indoors, the same way that would be done if there was inclement weather.

“I’m just happy with the amount of support we got from the city and the homeowners,” Thomas said.

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Walkup, also an attorney, said he would phase out practicing law if elected.

Candidates Joe Tirio, McHenry County Board member Tina Hill and recorder office supervisor Joni Smith are seeking the Republican nomination for county recorder, and made their cases to the voters.

Tirio’s platform is unusual – he pledges if elected to work to eliminate the office, which is in charge of recording and maintaining numerous records.

Most Illinois counties elect one officer to be both recorder and county clerk because of their smaller populations.

Longtime Recorder Phyllis Walters is retiring after more than three decades in office.

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CRYSTAL LAKE – Both Republicans running for McHenry County state’s attorney took swipes at each other at Tuesday night’s League of Women Voters forum.

The March 15 primary race between Patrick Kenneally and Dan Regna was one of three featured Tuesday evening at McHenry County College by the league, along with the contested Republican races for County Board chairman and county recorder.

Kenneally, an assistant state’s attorney, and Regna, a former assistant state’s attorney now in private practice, each seek to succeed Lou Bianchi, who decided against running for a fourth term.

The two appeared on stage several hours after meeting with the Northwest Herald Editorial Board, where they also went after each other’s records.

“Unlike my opponent, I’m actually truly qualified for this position,” Ken-

ty,” Regna said.

Tuesday’s forum was a first of sorts because it featured a new race. n WHAT: The final McHenry This year is the first year in which County League of Women Vot- voters will directly elect the County ers candidate forum featuring Board chairman to a four-year term, candidates for Illinois House following a successful 2014 referenDistricts 63 and 66 dum. n WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday Incumbent Joe Gottemoller is the n WHERE: Luecht Conference Center, Build- last chairman to be elected by the ing B, McHenry County College, 8900 Route board itself.

14, Crystal Lake He faces a primary challenge from n HOW TO WATCH: The Northwest Herald fellow County Board member Michael will live-stream the forum online at NWHerWalkup.

Walkup also is running to keep his ald.com. board seat, which is allowed under the law – he wants to be able to continue casting votes, because an elected chairneally told audience members.

But Regna responded in kind, man who is not also a board member among other things mentioning that cannot vote.

County Board rules forbid anyone Kenneally has only recently moved back to McHenry County from Lake who holds both the chairmanship and a board seat from collecting extra salaCounty.

Kenneally denies Regna’s allegation ry or benefits as a result.

Both chairman candidates also that he only did so to run once Bianchi took the occasional jab at one another. decided against another term.

“McHenry County deserves a state’s Walkup accused Gottemoller, an attorattorney committed to McHenry Coun- ney, of having conflicts of interest on

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Two Barrington Hills officers responded to a 911 call that a woman had overdosed on heroin last Tuesday, according to a news release from the village.

When the officers arrived, they found a woman in her 20s unresponsive, but breathing. One of the officers administered Narcan, while the second offered monitored the woman’s breathing and pulse, officials said.

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After about a minute, the woman was breathing on her own and transported to an area hospital by a crew from the Barrington Countryside Fire Department, according to the release. Officials said she was released from the hospital after being treated.

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McLaughlin He said police started carrying it in their squad cars in February 2015 as part of the Lake County Opioid Initiative.

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kdahlstrom@shawmedia.com HARVARD – Harvard police are investigating a string of crimes that involved six cars being damaged, broken into and, in one case, stolen over the course of 10 hours Sunday.

First, a Harvard man reported seeing two men entering his 2006 Ford pickup parked in the 100 block of West Thompson Street about 1:39 a.m. Sunday, according to Harvard’s police blotter.

The man reported seeing the men flee in a silver sedan.

About 15 minutes later, in the 200 block of Lincoln Street, a man reported seeing three men near his 1999 Chevrolet pickup truck and a family member’s 2000 Oldsmobile minivan after hearing a car alarm sound, police said.

Paperwork was stolen from the truck, and a window was broken on the van, police said.

The men reportedly fled in a dark-colored pickup or van.

Just before 3:40 a.m., a Harvard man reported that his 2006 Chrysler was stolen while parked in the 100 block of South Jefferson Street.

A witness saw a man enter the vehicle, start it and drive away while a second man got into a silver sedan and fled, according to police reports.

Police said the vehicle was later recovered in the 200 block of East Brink

Anyone with information is asked to call the Harvard Police Department at 815-9434431 or leave an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 815-943-4343.

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At 7:10 a.m., a resident reported the windows had been damaged on his 2014 Dodge pickup truck in the 400 block of South Ayer Street.

Three hours later, a resident in the 200 block of East Park Street reported that the hood of his 2007 Chevrolet had been damaged by a piece of concrete.

Lastly, at 11:30 a.m. a resident told police someone had broken the rear tail light on his 2006 Volvo, parked in the 300 block of East Mark Krause Washington Street.

“Just based on the proximity and where the damages were and that we don’t have that many of those instances in one night,” Police Chief Mark Krause said, “I would look at it as there is a very strong probability there is a connection there.”

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D-2, D-157 approve economic incentive Program would offer property tax abatement deal for land developers

By ALLISON GOODRICH

agoodrich@shawmedia.com SPRING GROVE – Two school districts recently gave an initial nod of approval to a proposed economic incentive program being developed by the village of Spring Grove.

The program, similar to one implemented by the village of Richmond about four years ago, would offer a property tax abatement agreement for business/commercial or industrial developers who invest $200,000 or more in property, land or buildings, village documents show.

The program provides for property tax abatements in graduated declining levels from taxes levied from newly created assessed value.

The first year, the abatement level is 100 percent, then 66 percent in year two and 33 percent in year three, documents show.

The village’s hope is the agreement will involve six other taxing bodies if they choose to participate.

The school boards for both Nippersink School District 2 and Richmond-Burton Community High School District 157 recently approved the concept of the tax abatement program at their most recent board meetings.

Also asked to partake were the Nippersink Library District, the Spring Grove Fire Protection District, and Burton and Richmond townships,

Spring Grove Village Clerk Sandi Rusher said.

“Our Village Board was just given all the documents,” Rusher said.

“They haven’t approved anything yet, but just gave the go-ahead to reach out to the other governmental entities.”

In order to establish the program, the village still will have to enter into intergovernmental agreements with the participating taxing bodies, she added.

Superintendent Dan Oest said both boards approved the concept during the most recent meetings, and the votes both were unanimous.

District 157 board member Dave Thomas was absent during that District 157 meeting.

Nippersink library director Cynthia Cole said it’s a decision that will be up to the board, which will review and discuss the item at its February meeting.

Burton Township Clerk April Shetsky said the township board has seen the item, but has not yet made a decision.

Officials from the other solicited entities did not immediately return calls for comment.

As for the program in Richmond, Village President Peter Koenig said it has not garnered any new business.

“We mention it to anybody who’s expressing interest in moving here,” he said. “And it’s available to existing businesses who want to grow. ... When the right [developer] comes along, it’s a beneficial thing to have for them.”

Richmond’s program also involves Districts 2 and 157. Koenig said the Nippersink Library District opted not to participate in that one.

ISLAND LAKE

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By KATIE DAHLSTROM

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Continued from page 3 McHenry County has 212 voting precincts at 135 locations.

While there are more ways for people to vote, a lack of information is what McClellan said keeps some voters from turning out to the polls.

“Registering to vote is the first step, but the second step is informing the voters so they feel confident enough to go out and cast the ballot,” McClellan said.

Better information is what the McHenry County League of Women Voters aims to give in the candidates forums it hosts at McHenry County College, which League of Women Voters member Susan Fugleberg said are the best way to learn about candidates.

“People can go to ... the candidate’s website, but I think when you see people and how they present what their positions are and their priorities are, you get a whole other dimension,” Fugleberg said.

One of the challenges, however, is getting people to attend the forums. She said about 50 people is considered a good turnout for the debates.

The League of Women Voters also has held registration drives at McHenry County College, and works with the student government there to inform voters and register them.

“We’re just hoping that people will take advantage of all of the options regis-

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Chris Rocco, 17, (right) registers to vote before the start of class Jan. 26 at Prairie Ridge High School in Crystal Lake. tering to vote,” Fugleberg said.

The group has worked with high school students, too, by hosting mock elections at high schools for the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections in towns including McHenry, Huntley and Woodstock, she said.

A grant from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, a Chicago-based nonprofit working to improve civic engagement through education, is helping high

will be 18 by the general election.

In Cary-Grove political science teacher Layne Holter’s senior classes, he said he has had 17-year-old students register to vote.

Holter said he’s been involved with service learning for about 20 years, which has included activities from taking students to a Cary Village Board meeting to getting them involved with political campaigns.

Many students go into Holter’s projects skeptical, he said, but come out with a greater understanding of politics – something he believes can lead to more active voters.

He said the school is working on fitting activities such as these into a new state requirement to include civics classes in high schools.

Students are surveyed at the end of their civics projects, Holter said, and one question he asks is whether they are more likely to vote because of their experience with the class.

“Overwhelmingly the answer was ‘yes,’ ” Holter said.

The long-term questions for his students, however, is whether they’ll vote when they’re older, Holter said.

“The real key is will they continue to vote, and then probably even more accordingly, will they be active and informed voters, as opposed to just showing up and going through the motions?”

schools throughout Illinois, including in McHenry County, host mock elections.

Fugleberg said the league is working with the county clerk’s office to choose several McHenry County high schools to hold mock elections in October to encourage participation in the real thing for students who will be 18 years old on Election Day. Illinois legislation in 2013 allowed • Northwest Herald reporter Kevin 17-year-olds to vote in a primary if they Craver contributed to this report.

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BULL VALLEY – After years of running Happy Tails Animal Sanctuary out of her Bull Valley-area home, owner Nancy Harney said the nonprofit needs money to avoid cutting back on the number of animals it serves.

Harney said she has personally financed the organization, even before it became a nonprofit, since she started caring for animals about 30 years ago.

“It’s just getting to be more than I can personally finance anymore,” Harney said.

Around December, Lance Laureys said his organization Forever Husky, based in Crystal Lake, started working with Happy Tails Animal Sanctuary.

“We’re at this point now where we need to help fundraise for them, and desperately because we don’t want to displace these animals,” Laureys said.

He said Forever Husky can help Happy Tails Animal Sanctuary with its Internet and community presence and fundraising efforts, and Forever Husky can use the sanctuary’s space to do more adoptions.

horses, most of which stay at her 300acre property in Paris, Kentucky.

“Most of the animals that we take in have been either mentally or physically abused and they have health problems,” Harney said. “And it’s a lot of work and a lot of time to get them back to healthy.”

She said they recently spent about $10,000 just on fixing one dog’s eyesight.

Harney said her organization is unique because of the medical care and training they give the animals, and the animals don’t live in cages.

“They live in a home environment, so it’s happier and healthier for them,” Harney said.

Harney said they are planning a fundraiser, and she hopes the money raised will allow Happy Tails Animal Sanctuary to continue serving animals.

“I just love animals and they’ve helped me through my life in various problems, and I’m just going to give back,” Harney said.

Ten dogs are up for adoption now.

People interested in adopting can contact happytailsanimalsanctuary@ gmail.com and donations can be made at http://youcaring.com/htasinc.

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agoodrich@shawmedia.com CRYSTAL LAKE – A man and a girl were taken to Centegra Hospital – Woodstock after a van crashed about four feet into the side of a building in unincorporated McHenry County, authorities said Tuesday night. Responders from the Crystal Lake Fire/Rescue Department and the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office arrived soon after 8:30 p.m. at Hillside and Country Club roads, where a white van was sticking out of the side of a brick building. Tire tracks from the van could be seen imprinted in the icy snow atop a grassy area, going east between the road and the building.

Crystal Lake Battalion Fire Chief Thomas Pollnow said an adult male and a girl were taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.

The van was about four feet into the structure. Authorities were uncertain what purpose the building serves and had not reached the property owners Tuesday night. The roof was going to require support before the van could be removed, Pollnow said.

“The integrity of the wall has been compromised,” he said at the scene.

McHenry County Sheriff’s Lt. Ken Neilsen did not yet have identifying information about the driver or the younger girl, and said the investigation into how the crash happened is ongoing.

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that a vehicle had struck a home on the 100 block of Lakeview Avenue, Capt.

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There were no injuries and the vehicle had left the scene, Connelly said, adding the gas meter had been hit and was letting out gas.

“We shut off the meter with Nicor present and we had to ventilate the house,” he added.

The Fox Lake Police Department also responded, but did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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OBITUARIES JOHN A. BUNDA SR.

Born: Nov. 19, 1946; in Chicago, IL Died: Jan. 30, 2016; in Huntley, IL John A. Bunda Sr., 69, of Huntley passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, in his home.

He was born Nov. 19, 1946, in Chicago the son of John W. and Regina (Simkus) Bunda. In March of 1969 he married Margo Dalessandro in Cicero.

John was a salesman for Central Steel & Wire Co. in Chicago for 35 years. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Huntley.

Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Margo; children, John Jr. of Huntley, and Jason of Huntley.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at St. Mary Church, 10307 Dundee Rd, Huntley.

Visitation will be prior to the Mass from 9 :00 to 10:00 am at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be directed to the American Cancer Society.

The James A. O’Connor Funeral Home in Huntley is assisting the family. Info (847)6695111 or visit www.jamesaoconnorfuneralhome.com.

PATRICIA K. ELDER

Born: March 24, 1947; in Elgin, IL Died: Feb. 2, 2016; in Ingleside, IL Patricia Kay Elder, age 68, of Ingleside, passed away Feb. 2, 2016, at home with her family at her side. She was born March 24, 1947, in Elgin to Peter and Vernice (Cottingham) Madsen Sr. Patricia retired from Walmart after seven years of service. She enjoyed working in the garden, reading and watching her grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn (Sean) Quirk and Patricia “Kelly” (James) Cuellar; her grandchildren, Lawrence and Abigail Quirk, Gavyn, Ethan, and Kaylee Cuellar; her siblings, Jeanette (Glenn) McBeth and Stephanie (Ralph) Kaufmann; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold E. Elder Jr.; and her siblings, Lavoyce Veugeler, Mary Madsen, Peter Madsen Jr., and Judy Madsen.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2016 at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake.

There will be a memorial service at 7:00 pm.

For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-1760. Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com.

TRAVIS RAY GRAVES

Born: Dec. 6, 1994; in Evanston, IL Died: Jan. 31, 2016; in Harvard, IL Travis Ray Graves, 21, of Harvard passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at Mercy Hospital in Harvard.

He was born Dec. 6, 1994, in Evanston, IL the son of Terrence Graves and Virginia Ahrens.

Travis was a special needs child and was the light of his parent’s eyes. He will be dearly missed by his family.

Survivors include his father, Terrence Graves; mother, Virginia (Jeff Budzban) Ahrens; siblings, Truvell Graves, Holly (Mark Hancock) Rhodes and Jason (Danielle) Mrozek; two nieces, Sydney and Lexi Mrozek; and his maternal grandfather, Irwin Ahrens; and grandfather, Jim Gunter.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother’s, Betty Ahrens and Barb Gunter.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday, February 4, 2016, at Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home, 107 W. Sumner St. Harvard, IL 60033. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, February 5, 2016, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Big Foot Cemetery.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book at saundersmcfarlin.net. For more information call the funeral home at 815-9435400.

JO ANN GUY

Born: Feb. 24, 1944 Died: Jan. 27, 2016

Jo Ann Elizabeth Guy, of Crystal Lake, formerly a long time resident of Fox River Grove, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. She was born on Feb. 24, 1944.

Jo Ann was an intelligent, independent woman with a fantastic memory for detail who loved to read.

Her faith in the Lord was very strong, and she was ready and at peace for her journey home.

Jo Ann is survived by her niece, Tina (Hanley) Hopkins (Brett); niece, Kerry (Hanley) Trenck (Marcus); and nephew, John Hanley (Carol).

Jo Ann was preceded in death by her father, John Guy; her mother, Theresa Guy; brother, James Guy; and sister, Patricia Hanley.

Interment will be private at Windridge Memorial Park, Cary, IL. Wait Ross Allanson Funeral & Cremation Services, Algonquin

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to the Trinity Lutheran Sunday School, 504 E. Diggins Street, Harvard, IL 60033.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book at saundersmcfarlin.net.

For more information call the funeral home at 815-943-5400.

ERNEST B. MCNEELY JR.

Ernest B. McNeely Jr., 76, passed peacefully with his loving family nearby of cancer on Friday, Jan. 29, in Mt. Pleasant, Wisconsin.

Chapel is assisting the family.

Ernie, who was known as “Chick” to his For information 847-658-4232 or www. family and friends from his home state lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com. of West Virginia, and “Mac” to his family and friends from Northern Illinois, was the founder and owner of EMC Chemicals, a RUTH KRETCHMER KURTH company he leaves as a legacy to his family Born: July 16, 1923; in Wheaton, MN and grandchildren.

Died: Jan. 28, 2016; in Walworth, WI A life celebration did take place on Saturday, January 30, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 Ruth Kretchmer Kurth, 92, of Harvard PM at Lake Geneva Lanes in Lake Geneva, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at Wisconsin.

Golden Years Nursing Home in Walworth, WI. The McNeely family asks that any rememBorn July 16, 1923, in Wheaton, MN she was brance gifts be sent as a donation to the the daughter of William H. and Julia (WentPatricia McNeely Fund at the Greater Milwauland) Bischke; coming to Northern Illinois at 6 kee Foundation, 101 W. Pleasant St., Ste 210, months of age.

Milwaukee, WI 53212, www.greatermilwauShe resided in the Harvard Area. Ruth keefoundation.org attended Capron schools; then attended HarTo post an online condolence please visit vard Community High School and graduated www.derrickfuneralhome.com. with the class of 1940.

In 1943 Ruth and Lloyd Kretchmer were married. They were blessed with four RICHARD SVATIK children.

Born: July 25, 1943; in Chicago, IL For 28 years they were in the building Died: Feb. 1, 2016; in Woodstock, IL material and construction business. Lloyd died in 1974.

Richard “Dick” Svatik, 72, In 1976 she married Raymond Kurth, who of Marengo, passed away preceded her in death in 1995.

Feb. 1, 2016, at Journey Care Ruth was a lifetime member of Trinity Hospice in Woodstock.

Lutheran Church, and a past Sunday school Born July 25, 1943, in Chicateacher. go; he was the son of Steven She was also active in the Lutheran Church and Maxine M. (Nelson) Women, serving two terms as treasurer.

Svatik.

In 1946 she was President of the American A 1961 graduate Dundee High School, RichLegion Auxiliary, Post 265, Harvard. ard worked on the family farm for many years Survivors include her children, Kathleen and was formerly employed at the Marengo (William) Welch, Judith (Frank) Rocen, David (Marlene) Kretchmer and John (Janice Ridge Golf Club.

Survivors include his sister, Sandra (Larry) Hewitt) Kretchmer; 9 grandchildren and 10 Dobbs and numerous relatives and friends. great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Dorothy He was predeceased by his parents.

Bischke and many Kurth family members.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Friday, February 5, 2016, at Marengo-Union William and Julia Bischke; brother, William Funeral Home, 505 E. Grant Hwy., Marengo.

Bischke; and sister, Ida Juenger.

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Borhart officiating. Interment will be private.

A second visitation will be held from 9:30 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to 11:00 am Saturday, February 6, 2016, to Marengo-Union Rescue Squad or Journeyat Trinity Lutheran Church, 504 E. Diggins Care Hospice.

Street, Harvard, IL 60033. Funeral services Online condolences may be made at www. will follow at 11:00 am. Interment will be in marengo-unionfuneralhome.com.

Mt. Auburn Cemetery.

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OBITUARIES DOLORES WHITE Born: Aug. 11, 1932 Died: Jan. 27, 2016

As winters go, this one so far hasn’t been too bad, at least compared with the heavy snows and brutal cold of the past two years.

Then again, we still have about two months to go. So perhaps the less said on that, the better. Still, the winter, regardless of the weather conditions, brings a bit of an emotional struggle for a lot of us. If you’re experiencing an increase in anxiety and “winter blues,” it’s not in your imagination.

In fact, researchers from the National Institutes of Health have been studying the phenomenon, along with the more-severe seasonal affective disorder, for decades. And they say it’s fairly common, particularly for those of us who live in the northern part of the U.S. One theory for why people feel depressed in the winter has to do with the reduced amount of sunlight. That’s thought to disrupt the body’s natural circadian rhythm, or internal clock.

All of this can bring on symptoms that include hopelessness, irritability, loss of enjoyment in one’s usual activities, as well as low energy and a craving for carbohydrates.

A lot of us probably feel a little of this during the winter. However, some

VIEWS Joan Oliver find that these feelings just don’t go away and that they interfere with their daily activities. For instance, those with the “winter blues” might find it hard to get out of bed in the morning.

Those with seasonal affective disorder might just stay there.

The National Institutes of Health offer a few tips for making the winter more tolerable.

• Do activities that you enjoy doing.

That might include going to a movie, taking a walk or going ice skating.

• Volunteer in the community.

• Get out into the sunshine or into a brightly lit space, particularly early in the day.

• Try to spend time with other people, and confide in trusted family members or friends.

• Eat healthy foods, and avoid loading up on carbohydrates, such as cookies and candy.

• Be patient. The blues aren’t something that can be “snapped out of.”

Moods can improve gradually.

Other tips include trying to make one’s environment brighter and sunnier, exercising regularly, taking a trip south, focusing on the positive, avoiding caffeine and managing stress.

Those with seasonal affective disorder also could benefit from light therapy, which involves sitting for 30 minutes or more each day in front of a light box. However, that doesn’t work for everyone. Other treatments include antidepressants and cognitive behavioral therapy.

If a person’s symptoms are severe and last for several weeks, it’s probably time to be evaluated by a health care provider. If you have thoughts of suicide, get help right away by calling the McHenry County Crisis Line at 1-800-892-8900. The good news is that the days already are getting longer, which means we’re that much closer to spring. And we don’t even need a groundhog to tell us that.

• Joan Oliver is the former Northwest Herald assistant news editor. She has been associated with the Northwest Herald since 1990. She can be reached at jolivercolumn@gmail.com.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Alvig Dagny Carlson: The celebration of life will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at Presbyterian Church in Marengo. A luncheon for family and friends will follow.

John A. Bunda Sr.: The visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. memorial Mass celebration Friday, Feb. 5, at St. Mary Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. For information, call James A. O’Connor Funeral Home at 847-669-5111.

Patricia K. Elder: The visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the 7 p.m. memorial service Friday, Feb. 5, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-1760.

George M. Freund: The visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, 1401 N. Richmond Road, McHenry. Burial will be in the church cemetery. For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-0063.

Travis Ray Graves: The visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at Saunders

& McFarlin Funeral Home, 107 W. Sumner St., Harvard. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at the funeral home.

Interment will be in Big Foot Cemetery. For information, call the funeral home at 815943-5400.

Frederick J. Kierl Jr.: The visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. The Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Burial will follow in Windridge Memorial Park, 7014 S. Rawson Bridge Road, Cary. For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-3411.

Cheyrl A. Klein: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-3411.

William E. Kothera: The visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. The Mass celebration will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Thomas the Apostle

Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Burial will be private in Crystal Lake Memorial Park. For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-3411.

Ruth Kretchmer Kurth: The visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home, 107 W. Sumner St., Harvard. The visitation will continue from 9:30 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral services Saturday, Feb. 6, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 504 E. Diggins St., Harvard. Interment will be in Mount Auburn Cemetery. For information, call the funeral home at 815-943-5400.

Anne R. Lewandowski: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry. Interment will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, in Mary Hill Cemetery, 8600 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles.

For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-0063.

Mary Poulos: The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 525 Church Road, Elgin. Interment will follow at 12:30 p.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery in Skokie. For information, call Davenport Family Funeral

Home and Crematory at 815-459-3411.

Gail Ann Schroeder: The visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the 4 p.m. funeral service Thursday, Feb. 4, at Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home, 9625 Main St., Hebron. For information, call the funeral home at 815-678-7311.

Richard “Dick” Svatik: The visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Marengo-Union Funeral Home, 505 E. Grant Highway, Marengo. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Zion Lutheran Church, 412 Jackson St., Marengo. Interment will be private.

Ralph W. Thoma: The visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the 1 p.m. memorial service Saturday, Feb. 6, at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 Charles Miller Road, McHenry. For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-2400.

Dolores White: The memorial will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Silver Trees Community Center, 5901 Milwaukee Ave., Richmond. A private burial will take place at a later date in Mount Emblem Cemetery, 520 E. Grant Ave., Elmhurst. For information, call Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory at 815-385-0063.

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Dolores White, age 83, of Richmond, passed away Jan. 27, 2016, at Crystal Pines Health Care Center.

She was born in Chicago on Aug. 11, 1932, the daughter of George and Nancy (Caliando) DuPraw.

Dolores enjoyed volunteering her time to many nonprofit organizations. She enjoyed being a chaperone known as “Ma White” for the Vicounts and a beautician for many years and owned “Personally Yours” in Fox River Grove. She enjoyed spending most of her time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Nancy (Michael) Daurio and Brett (Laurie) Wojtkiewicz, 12 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild, a sister-in-law, Alice DuPraw; an uncle, Frank Caliando; and daughter-in-law, Kathy Donovan.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Robert White; brothers, George and Larry DuPraw; and step grandson, Michael Donovan.

A memorial will be held Saturday, February 20, 2016, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Silver Trees Community Center 5901 Milwaukee Avenue, Richmond, IL 60071. A private burial will take place at a later date at Mount Emblem Cemetery 520 E. Grand Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126. For more information please contact Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory at 815-385-0063 or www.colonialmchenry.com.

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NEIGHBORS McHenry

THINGS TO DO IN & AROUND McHENRY COUNTY

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CENTER STAGE DANCE ACADEMY PERFORMANCE

WHEN: 7 p.m. Feb. 3 WHERE: Drendel Ballroom, Sun City Prairie Lodge, 12880 Del Webb Blvd, Huntley COST & INFO: A variety of dance genres performed by students from the Center Stage Dance Academy. Cost: $5 residents, $10 nonresidents.

Information: www.huntleychamber.org.

FUTURE CITY – Seventh- and eighth-graders participated in the National Engineers’ Week Future City Competition on Dec. 15 at Montini Catholic School. Jake Borland (left), Zach Martin and Emma Snyder stand by their entry, “Neo Vinya,” which featured aqua spheres and cardboard bicycles.

McHenry

Woodstock

Health department to offer cardiovascular screenings

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SENIOR CARE VOLUNTEER NETWORK PAINT & SIP FUN-RAISER

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3 WHERE: Muse Art Studio, 135 Beardsley St., Crystal Lake COST & INFO: All supplies and step-by-step instruction included. The night will have a “Valentine’s Day” theme, with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, wine and coffee.

Raffle prizes. Tickets: $45, with half of the proceeds to benefit the Senior Care Volunteer Network. Registration and information: 815-4553120 or www.scvnmchenrycounty.org.

In recognition of American Heart Month, the McHenry County Department of Health will offer cardiovascular screenings from 9 to 11 a.m. Feb. 10 at the Woodstock Public Library, 414 W. Judd St. The screening requires a 12-hour fast and includes total cholesterol, HDL and LDL cholesterol, fasting

blood glucose, triglycerides, blood pressure, heart age assessment and cardiovascular education. The cost is $45. A nursing consultation is available once results are received at no additional cost.

Appointments are required. For information, visit www.mcdh.info or call 815-334-4852.

McHenry County

Free tax preparation available for seniors, special needs citizens The McHenry County district of AARP Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation for seniors age 60 or older with incomes of $60,000 or less and special needs citizens.

Appointments are required.

Taxpayers should bring last year’s tax return and the paperwork that went with it as well as all 2015 documents, including W2s, 1099s and financial statements.

Those who have not used AARP tax aide before should bring a picture I.D. and Social Security card for each taxpayer.

The following sites will be open through April 15: Algonquin Township, 3702 Route 14, Crystal Lake, 847-639-2700, ext. 7, 9

a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Heartland Bank, 12101 Regency Parkway, Huntley, appointments must be made in person from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Lake in the Hills Village Hall, 600 Harvest Drive, Lake in the Hills, 847960-7460, 9 a.m. to noon Mondays and 9 to 11 a.m. Fridays; McHenry Public Library, 809 N. Front St., 815-451-1578, 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; Wauconda Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda, 847-526-6225, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; Woodstock Public Library, 414 W. Judd St., Woodstock, 815-344-3555, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays.

Senior Services to host trip to Flower and Garden Show Senior Services Associates Inc., 3519 N. Richmond Road, will sponsor a bus trip to the Chicago Flower & Garden Show at Navy Pier from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. March 15.

The outing, open to those age 60 and older, will include a luncheon cruise aboard the Spirit of Chicago.

The cost of $75 for members, $80 for nonmembers, includes roundtrip transportation. Registration is required.

For information, call Julie McFarlin at 815-344-3555.

Back By Request… Saturday February 20, 2016 BACK PAIN AND SCIATICA WORKSHOP REVEALS HOW TO NATURALLY HEAL BACK PAIN AND SCIATICA FOR GOOD. • Do you suffer with back pain or leg pain when you stand or walk?

• Do you have pain when you sit for long periods or drive?

• Do you experience pain, numbness or tingling into your butt, groin or down your leg?

• Does your back ever “go out” if you move the wrong way?

• Are you afraid your pain will get worse if you don’t do anything about it?

If you have answered YES to any of the above questions (or have a stubborn spouse who is in denial) – the Lower Back and Sciatica Workshop may be a life changing event for you…

“Chuck and his staff were very friendly and helpful. I was experiencing some lower back pain and they were direct in telling me what I needed to do. Their direction got me back to my regular work outs and life quickly.” D.W. Hello, Back pain and sciatica can completely ruin your life… I’ve seen it many times.

It can make you lean on the shopping cart when walking through the grocery store… It can take your focus away on enjoying your life…like spending time with your children or grandchildren… It can mess up your work or force you to do a job you don’t want to do… It can ruin your travel plans… And it can take away your ability to live life… having to rely on others… or to wait for you to sit down for a minute.

And less movement and less enjoyment of life can lead to depression, increased stress and a sedentary lifestyle (mostly sitting… not moving much) which leads to bigger health problems… and life problems.

Here at the Sciatica and Lower Back Specialists at Diamond PT, we’ve helped 100’s of people right here in Algonquin… and the rest of McHenry County… who have suffered needlessly with lower back pain and sciatica… it’s our specialty.

So by request, I’m hosting a Sciatica and Lower Back Pain Workshop here at Diamond Physical Therapy at 1140 East Algonquin Rd, Algonquin IL 60102, Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

If you’re confused about what to do and are looking for answers, here’s some of what you’ll learn: • The Single Biggest #1 Mistake back pain and sciatica sufferers make which actually stops them from healing…

• The 3 Most Common Causes of Lower Back Pain and Sciatica…

• A Sure-Fire Way to Pick the Right Treatment for the Cause of Your Pain (and save you a ton of time and money) • How a problem in your back can cause pain, numbness or tingling in your leg…

• What successful treatment and permanent relief looks like without the side effects of medications, injections or surgery.

How Do I Register for the Lower Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop? Call Nicole at our office at 847-854-0196 How Much Is It to Attend? Nothing… the event is FREE! When you register, we will mail you The Lower Back Pain and Sciatica Worksheet which you will bring with you to the event. We only have 30 seats available for this event… and this invitation will be mailed to 3,000 people in the Algonquin area. If you would like to attend, be sure to register now at 847-854-0196.

As a Special Bonus, the first 10 people to call and register for the event will receive a Free Re-Usable Hot/Cold Pack. All 30 attendees for the Sciatica and Lower Back Pain Workshop will receive a Special Report: “The Top 10 Burning Questions for Sciatica” Looking forward to seeing you there, CHUCK SCHULTE, PT, ATC PS – The first 10 people to call and register at 847-854-0196 will receive a Free Re-Usable Hot/Cold Pack PPS – This event is limited to the first 30 people to register. When you register, you can bring a guest (we do this because many people request to bring their spouse or other family member).

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STATE

Rauner: Rule change can save $514M The ASSOCIATED PRESS SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner and the state’s comptroller highlighted Illinois’ worsening finances due to the budget deadlock Tuesday as the Republican governor unveiled a plan he said would save money by changing how goods and services are bought.

Rauner is urging lawmakers to pass legislation he said will reduce the time it takes to buy products by eliminating redundant steps in the procurement process. He estimates the state could save $514 million a year that can be used for colleges and human service programs.

“All of which I, as governor, would

ILLINOIS ROUNDUP

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News from across the state Geneva woman accused of poisoning husband

GENEVA – A Geneva woman is accused of fatally poisoning her husband of 31 years last week, according to a news release from the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office.

She is the second city resident in two years to face a first-degree murder charge in the death of a spouse.

Associate Judge Marmarie Kostelny read the charge to Julia L. Gutierrez, 53, during bond court Tuesday morning, less than a week after authorities found her husband dead in their Crissey Avenue home. Gutierrez, who worked for Geneva School District 304 as a bus driver between 1992 and 2004, was being held Tuesday in the Kane County jail in St. Charles Township.

She was expected in court this morning for a continued bond hearing.

According to the release, the Geneva Police Department and the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office allege that Gutierrez mixed Temazepam, a sedative, into a drink and gave it to her husband sometime between Jan. 26 and Jan. 28.

“Eduardo Gutierrez, unaware of the Temazepam, consumed the drink and died as a result,” the release states.

Kane County Coroner Rob Russell on Tuesday said his office is expediting the

like to fund. We don’t have the money today, and we haven’t frankly had the money for a long time. We need reform to save taxpayer money,” he said.

Rauner’s announcement Tuesday came on a day when he and Leslie Munger, a Republican he appointed as comptroller following the death of predecessor Judy Baar Topinka, Bruce highlighted Illinois’ Rauner worsening financial shape as the state enters the eighth month without a budget. Munger says the state is on pace to finish the fiscal year $6.2 billion further in debt be-

cause of court-ordered spending, other required appropriations and a drop in the income tax rate.

“Without a budget, the spending is open-ended and our fiscal path is catastrophic,” Munger said in a statement.

Munger said state spending will outpace last year’s rates by $1.2 billion. Factoring in the $5 billion in revenue lost when the individual income tax rate dropped last year from 5 percent to 3.75 percent brings the deficit to $6.2 billion.

The comptroller’s projection Tuesday was top of the state’s roughly $7 billion backlog in unpaid bills and the worst-funded pension system in the nation with about $111 billion in unfunded liability.

“We are in a cash crunch,” Rauner said, pitching his plan to overhaul the state procurement system. The pending legislation would allow state agencies to have a “pre-qualified pool of vendors” for various supplies and services so officials don’t have to go through the same steps every time goods are purchased.

Rauner also wants Illinois to be able to join a contract that another state has in place in some cases to speed up the process. At the same time, the proposal would create a preference for buying from Illinois businesses.

But with Rauner locked in a bitter budget dispute with Democrats controlling the Legislature, it’s unclear how far his plan will go.

toxicology reports to confirm the cause of death.

Schools CEO Forrest Claypool called the union’s rejection “disheartening” and cost-cutting efforts – including potential layoffs of support staff like teachers’ aides – necessary without a deal. Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis shot back, calling the district’s announcement the “latest act of war” and saying teachers in the nation’s third-largest district would protest this week.

During the last round of negotiations in 2012, Chicago teachers went on strike, the first such walkout in 25 years. The union has again authorized a possible strike, but legal hurdles remain. Union officials said the earliest that one could take place is May.

Tomb were shuttered for months.

The numbers don’t bode well for the financially struggling state, where Rauner has made boosting economic investment the fulcrum of his plans to restore prosperity.

“Our staff worked diligently to keep our top sites open at the most convenient times for our visitors and to offer special events and programming,” Illinois Historic Preservation Agency spokesman Chris Wills said. “The result is that attendance at most of our sites did not drop as much as might have been expected.”

– Staff report

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Attorney general seeks stay on hospital tax ruling

URBANA – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office is asking an appeals court to hold back enforcement of its ruling on a part of a state law that lets hospitals avoid taxes.

The 4th District Appellate Court ruled last month that the state’s 2012 charity care law was unconstitutional because it created a tax exemption for hospitals without requiring the properties to be used only for charity purposes, The Champaign News-Gazette reported. The charity care law redefined the terms by which nonprofit hospitals receive property tax exemptions.

Based on the appellate court’s decision, the Champaign County Board of Review voted last week to place the Carle health system and Presence Covenant Medical Center back on the local tax rolls. At the same time, Carle announced plans to appeal the appellate court’s Jan. 5 decision to the state Supreme Court.

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Chicago schools announce cuts after union rejects offer

CHICAGO – Officials with Chicago Public Schools said Tuesday that they’re ready to cut $100 million from school budgets and force teachers to pay more pension costs after the union rejected the latest contract offer, ratcheting up the tone of contentious negotiations that have lasted over a year.

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Attendance at historic sites drops by 7 percent

SPRINGFIELD – Visits to Illinois’ historic sites fell by 7 percent in 2015, despite the state’s commemorations of the 150th anniversaries of the Civil War’s end, President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and his burial in Springfield, according to state figures.

A 5 percent spike in attendance at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum after 2014’s lowest-ever number of visitors could not make up for a 9 percent slide at 29 other state-administered historic points – one-third of which have direct ties to the 16th president.

Last year was the first full year of shorter hours at many facilities because of a state budget crunch – which Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration pointed out began in 2014, under his predecessor – and major sites such as Lincoln’s

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New law imposes fine for minors possessing e-cigs

SPRINGFIELD – Anyone under 18 who’s caught with electronic cigarettes or other tobacco-free nicotine products would face a fine or community service under a new Illinois law.

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation last week that imposes penalties for minors who possess e-cigarettes.

State Sen. Julie Morrison sponsored the measure. The Deerfield Democrat said it will protect young people “from the dangers of this increasingly popular product.”

Illinois law already prohibits selling e-cigarettes to anyone under 18. Morrison said it makes sense for the state to ban possession as well. The penalties are the same as for possession of tobacco products. The first violation is a $25 fine or 15 hours of community service. The maximum penalty is a $100 fine and 30 hours of community service.

The law takes effect June 1.

– Wire reports

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NATION & WORLD BRIEFS Generals: Women should have to register for draft

the war is not a lost cause and underscored his optimism with a personal story about his son, WASHINGTON – The top Army an Army sergeant preparing for and Marine Corps generals told his third deployment to the warsenators Tuesday that it will take torn country. up to three years to fully integrate In sobering testimony before women into all combat jobs, the House Armed Services adding that women also should Committee, Army Gen. John F. have to register for the draft.

Campbell said the last time he The military service leaders saw John Jr. was in August 2014 repeatedly vowed that they will in Jalalabad, a city near the Panot lower standards to bring kistan border.

He spoke to him a women into the more grueling few days ago. jobs. But they warned that in“If I thought it wasn’t worth it, herent physical differences and I’d tell my own son, ‘You need different injury rates between to do something different,’” men and women will have an Campbell said. impact on how the integration moves ahead.

The selective service question Syrian government allows aid into rebel-held area revealed differences between GENEVA – The Syrian govthe military chiefs and their poernment allowed aid into a litical leaders. Army Gen. Mark rebel-held area near Damascus Milley and Marine Gen. Robert on Tuesday in what appeared Neller both flatly said that womto be a goodwill gesture after en should be included in the U.N.-mediated indirect peace requirement to register for the talks got off to a rocky start in selective service at age 18. But Geneva.

Navy Secretary Ray Mabus and The Syrian Arab Red Crescent Army Acting Secretary Patrick delivered 14 trucks of aid providMurphy would only say that ed by the International Comthe issue should be discussed. mittee of the Red Cross to the Political leaders overall have so al-Tal suburb, Damascus-based far been reluctant to endorse ICRC spokesman Pawel Krzysiek the draft requirement. said. He told The Associated War in Afghanistan is not Press the delivery included food a lost cause, official says and hygiene kits for some 3,500 WASHINGTON – The top Amer- families as well as 25 metric ican commander in Afghanistan tons of bulk food.

– Wire reports told lawmakers on Tuesday that

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Clinton wins in Iowa, campaigns turn to N.H. The ASSOCIATED PRESS NASHUA, N.H. – Hillary Clinton tried to turn a skin-of-her-teeth victory in Iowa into a bit of momentum for her battered Democratic campaign, and Ted Cruz sought to lock in his spot at the top of the Republican field as the presidential candidates packed up Tuesday and sped to New Hampshire.

The contenders descended on the Granite State – along with scores of volunteers and staff – and quickly scattered for a blitz of campaign rallies and television interviews. Some sought to capitalize on the results of the Iowa caucuses, while others looked to put the best face on poor showings as they settled in for the Feb. 9 New Hampshire primary and beyond.

Clinton celebrated her narrow win in the leadoff caucuses and said she expected a tough fight in New Hampshire, noting she’ll be campaigning in the “backyard” of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, where he has been running strong for weeks.

Sanders celebrated his stronger-than-expected showing in Iowa, landing at dawn in Bow and addressing a hardy group of supporters who met him. “We’re in this for the long haul,” he told reporters as his plane flew

through the night to the season’s second showdown.

Indeed, the once-unthinkably-small margin between the former first lady, senator and secretary of state over the self-declared democratic socialist suggested the Democratic contest is headed toward a protracted fight between the party’s pragmatic and progressive wings.

Clinton defeated Sanders by less than threetenths of 1 percent, the closest in Iowa Democratic caucus history, the state party said.

Sanders said his campaign was still reviewing the results and did not concede.

On the Republican side, Cruz’s win in Iowa provided a twist worthy of the topsy-turvy race. The Texas senator proved to be beloved by evangelicals, even if maligned by many others in his party, and adept at mounting a powerful grass-roots operation. Donald Trump’s second-place finish was a humbling blow to the boastful mogul who had dominated the polls for weeks. Coming in a close third, Marco Rubio was catapulted to the top of heap of establishment candidates vying to be the party’s preferred alternative to Trump or Cruz.

For Republicans, the pivot to New Hampshire meant the still-crowded cast of candidates has turned toward a less religious and mostly undecided electorate.

Obama, GOP seek common ground

By JOSH LEDERMAN The Associated Press

WASHINGTON – Can President Barack Obama and Republicans put aside years of ill will to secure a few big breakthroughs in Obama’s final year? Don’t get your hopes up.

There were scant signs of consensus Tuesday as Obama met at the White House with GOP leaders of the House and Senate, hoping to find common ground on trade, drug abuse and criminal justice reform.

While both sides professed a Paul Ryan general interest in working together, the deep ideological gulf between them seemed wider than ever.

House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared content to simply wait this president out, hoping a Republican successor will give the GOP the full deck it needs to press its priorities unimpeded.

“The days of Barack Obama’s presidency are numbered,” Ryan said before the meeting.

Ryan and Obama also had a private lunch,

their first since the congressman became speaker in October with a mandate to unite an unruly cast of House Republicans whose prime point of agreement is that Obama’s agenda must be stopped.

Obama and McConnell have ridden this merry-go-round before, striking big deals occasionally, but more often not.

Illustrating how hard Republicans were still fighting Obama’s agenda seven years in, the House held its umpteenth vote Tuesday evening to repeal his health care law, trying but failing to override Obama’s veto.

Still, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said Obama was pleased to host the leaders, calling it a sign that despite heated partisanship in an election year, Democrats and Republicans can have a good-faith conversation about the country’s priorities.

“It’s not treasonous to do that,” Earnest said. “In fact, it’s part of the responsibility that goes along with leadership.”

Ryan, speaking after the weekly GOP caucus, said he hoped he and Obama could “put those disagreements in check and see where the common ground is.”

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OPINIONS

Kate Weber Publisher

Dan McCaleb Editorial Director

Jason Schaumburg Editor

OUR VIEW

Finding ways to attract voters The statistics are depressing when it comes to elections in McHenry County.

Nearly 57 percent of seats up for election in last April’s consolidated election had only one candidate running.

Voter turnout in that same election was 10.9 percent.

Between 2000 and 2015, 47.5 percent of seats in consolidated elections were unconFor the record tested.

In 2014, when now Hard to believe we pine for Gov. Bruce Raunthe days of 25 percent turnout. er, a Republican, That’s the reality, however. promised to shake up Civic engagement is dismal.

Springfield, primary turnout in GOP-dominated McHenry County was 17 percent.

Only 25.2 percent of voters cast ballots in 2001, which was the largest turnout during the 15-year period the Northwest Herald analyzed in our three-day series Absent Voters.

Hard to believe we pine for the days of 25 percent turnout. That’s the reality, however. Civic engagement is dismal. It starts with lawmakers drawing their own legislative districts to choose their voters and to limit competition, and it ends with nobody voting. That’s democracy in 2016.

State government in recent years has made efforts to increase turnout, although the argument can be made it was done more for political reasons than civic engagement reasons.

As one of his last acts in office, former Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation extending grace-period voting through election day and expanding the number of early voting days and locations.

We’d like to offer a few more suggestions for increasing voter turnout: • Government consolidation: There is no way that voters can educate themselves on the issues if they have up to a dozen local races with dozens of candidates running.

• Redistricting reform: The power to draw state and federal legislative districts after each U.S. Census should be taken out of the hands of lawmakers and put into the hands of an independent commission.

• Voting centers: This concept rejects the traditional neighborhood precinct, and allows voters to cast their ballots at any vote center in the election authority’s jurisdiction, regardless of residential address. Illinois should explore – not mandate – allowing local jurisdictions to consider the concept if they so choose.

• Term limits: The Illinois General Assembly, or at bare minimum its legislative leaders, should be term-limited.

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VIEWS

Iowa narrows the presidential field

By JONATHAN BERNSTEIN Bloomberg View

Iowa doesn’t pick nominees. It eliminates candidates.

Sometimes that happens quickly: On Monday night, Democrat Martin O’Malley and Republican Mike Huckabee announced immediately they were out.

Sometimes it happens more slowly. Iowa Republicans just sent a strong signal to New Hampshire and national Republicans that only two candidates remain viable: Ted Cruz, who finished first with 28 percent of the vote, and Marco Rubio, who finished in third place with 23 percent, just barely behind Donald Trump.

Is it an absolutely definitive signal? No; in politics unlikely things can always happen. No candidate, however, has been a hopeless also-ran in the Iowa caucuses and rebounded to come anywhere close to a presidential nomination, and there’s no

reason to expect Rand Paul, John Kasich, Jeb Bush, Carly Fiorina, Chris Christie or Rick Santorum to seriously contest the nomination after this point. Santorum at least will probably drop out this week. Some of the rest may join him, wait until after New Hampshire, or even stay in longer, but their realistic chances are over.

The same with Ben Carson, who did somewhat better but was never really viable to begin with.

Trump? We don’t know whether his polling numbers elsewhere will fall off as the campaign goes to other states, nor do we know whether losing in one place will destroy his message of being a winner. Both seem very possible, but we’ll have to wait and see. If not, however, his overall unpopularity among Republicans still severely limits his chances as the field narrows further. Certainly, he’s going to need more than a quarter of the vote (what he received Monday night). Put it this way: To win, Trump needs this to be an “everything is different

this time” election, and Monday night was strong evidence the normal political rules apply.

Put it all together and one can say: Yes, Iowa only eliminates candidates, but if we’re down to only two with a plausible chance at the nomination, well, that’s a lot of eliminating.

There’s less to say on the Democratic side. Nothing much changes after Hillary Clinton’s narrow victory. Bernie Sanders’ showing was impressive, and there’s no reason to expect his big lead in New Hampshire to dissipate, but there’s still little reason to expect him to win the nomination.

All that said: There’s a long way to go – 49 states, plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more. Again, something unexpected can happen on either side, but Monday night was a step away from “this time it’s different” on both sides. That suggests – but certainly doesn’t prove – the rest of the race will be predictable as well.

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Gottemoller can do the job

To the Editor: This March, McHenry County voters will choose the Republican nominee for chairman of the McHenry County Board, and there are two people seeking the position in the primary.

Today, the chairman is Joe Gottemoller, and I support his re-election 100 percent. Gottemoller is a man of the people, focused on delivering high value services efficiently and effectively, and lowering taxes for residents through fiscally responsible measures.

I support Joe and his efforts to bring his ability to work with people to find

solutions that will help our government operate efficiently.

Joe has proved he can do the job of County Board chairman very well, and I encourage everyone to vote for him March 15 or during early voting, which begins Feb. 29.

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Know AP class consequences

To the Editor: Beware of Advanced Placement course policies at your child’s high school.

One AP class workload requires a minimum of two hours of homework per day, per class. Students must account for this additional homework time in their daily schedule. Awareness of the additional workload is crucial as Woodstock North High School does not allow students to drop AP classes without accepting an “F” for the class.

The reason for this no-drop policy is that high schools want to be ranked on the coveted Most Challenging High Schools list.

This list is formulated by the Washington Post, which calculates the ratio of AP tests taken compared to the number of graduates. The score of the test does not matter.

It seems that the needs of the students do not matter as an “F” was the only option offered to my high honor, National Honor Society daughter when she needed to drop one of her AP classes.

She finally was allowed to drop without the “F” consequence when the principal learned she was on the crisis counselor’s “crisis” list.

Parents, be proactive. Do not wait until your child is on the crisis list. Become informed. Calculate the additional homework hours. Make informed decisions.

Taking AP classes has its benefits but also can lead to stressed-out students on crisis lists.

Judy Mae Foszcz Wonder Lake

Hill for recorder

To the Editor: I have known Tina Hill for more than 20 years.

She is honest, hardworking, professional and responsive to the needs of others.

Tina is a person of action. Whenever someone needs help – whether in the health department, at Pioneer Center/ PADS, at the transportation office or anywhere else – Tina always has been

an advocate for the community.

Having worked in the county recorder’s office for more than eight years, I can tell you the most important skills of the recorder are accuracy, consistency, honesty and excellence with people.

Hill has these skills and the vision, leadership and talent that will make her a perfect county recorder.

Cecilia Serritella McHenry

Tsilimigras has sound judgment

To the Editor: Please vote for Demetri Tsilimigras for McHenry County circuit court judge.

Demetri is a person of sound judgment and compassion. While tough on crime, he’s known for treating everyone in courtrooms with patience, civility and respect.

He believes courts should provide a level playing field and be open and accessible.

His experience includes 17 years as the assistant state’s attorney and eight years as the deputy chief of the Criminal Division. He’s dedicated his career to criminal law with the background in criminal appellate experience, criminal law, civil and family law needed in the McHenry County courts.

Demetri supervises and trains attorneys in all areas of criminal prosecution, and he teaches at McHenry County College.

He is a community leader, volunteer and family man living in Cary with his wife and children.

Demetri devotes volunteer time to the Ronald McDonald House and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital.

Peter Spizzirri Cary

Toys for Tots success

To the Editor: Our Toys for Tots 2015 season has

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come to an end with a huge “well done” to our entire team.

We had a roller coaster season last year, with toy collections going up and down.

When one community was down on toy count, our team members moved toys around as needed, making sure all of our obligations to charitable organizations were filled.

As in the past years, we had more than a dozen charitable organizations receiving toys from us. Those organizations were responsible for getting toys to 6,430 underprivileged children of McHenry County. Our team had more than 300 toy collection boxes in place throughout the county and collected 21,284 toys.

We had many sponsors this season – Toys R Us, Meijer Foods, Mayfair Games, Country Donuts, Gary Lang in McHenry, Cafe’ Brunch in Huntley, Culver’s in Woodstock, IHOP in Crystal Lake are to name only a few.

Thank you to each and every sponsor that helped make our Toys for Tots season the success it was.

Lee Totman

Toys for Tots coordinator, McHenry County

Proud to support Kenneally

To the Editor: I proudly support Patrick Kenneally, candidate for state’s attorney in the Republican primary.

Patrick Kenneally has been a prosecutor in the state’s attorney’s office for more than seven years. He has tried and won many cases. No more insider deals. No more amendments of DUIs and dismissals of domestic batteries, and zealous prosecutions of the worst, most dangerous offenders.

He has worked hard in the state’s attorney’s office and will continue to do so as the state’s attorney.

John Bobrytzke Cary

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To the Editor: It’s time once again to talk about Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

Teen Dating Violence Month occurs each February to raise awareness about a population that often gets overlooked when covering domestic violence.

Across the nation, 1-in-3 teens has experienced some form of abuse from a dating partner. Violent behavior often begins during the teenage years, and girls between the ages of 16 and 24 have the highest rate of intimate partner violence. If you doubt those statistics, check this out: 72 percent of eighth- and ninth-graders are “dating.”

Every year, the National Youth Advisory Board from loveisrespect.org creates Respect Week as a way to reach out to teenagers. This year, Respect Week’s theme is “Setting Boundaries” and is being held Feb. 8-12, although there are activities all month long.

Two important dates to remember are Feb. 9 and 12.

Feb. 9 is Wear Orange Day. Participate by wearing orange socks, ribbons, shoes, pants, nail polish or anything else orange to show your support for Teen Dating Violence Month. Use hashtags #Orange4Love and #RespectWeek2016 to join the conversation online.

On Feb. 12, join others in sharing the National Respect Announcement “love has many definitions, but abuse isn’t one of them.”

Turning Point is available for McHenry County residents who have been touched by domestic violence. We offer individual and group counseling for children, teens and adults, along with many other services. Please call us for more information at 815-338-8081.

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Plum Tree National LLC is redeveloping the former Plum Tree National Golf Club in Harvard despite concerns raised by neighborhood residents.

A newly approved liquor license would allow Plum Tree to serve alcohol at sporting events, concerts and wedding parties.

Plum Tree country club can serve liquor

By HANNAH PROKOP

hprokop@shawmedia.com HARVARD – Serving alcohol at sporting events, concerts and weddings now will be possible at the Harvard-area Plum Tree National Country Club.

The McHenry County Liquor and License Commission on Monday approved a Class D liquor license for Plum Tree National Country Club. Golf courses generally use the license to serve alcohol on the premises.

“Growth of the county is important to all the members, so that’s why we’re going forth with it,” Nowak said Tuesday.

This was the commission’s

third meeting regarding liquor licenses for Plum Tree, Nowak said, adding the process took longer than usual because Plum Tree doesn’t fall under the traditional golf course description.

At the Dec. 7 meeting, Plum Tree got its Class A liquor license, and at the Jan 4 meeting Plum Tree representatives detailed plans for the property, and were asked to come back at Monday’s meeting with a clear plan on where alcohol would be consumed.

Plum Tree’s redevelopment plan for their property is posted on their website. It includes plans for a 9-hole golf course, indoor field house and a renovated pole barn.

Mark Saladin, a Crystal Lake-based attorney representing Plum Tree owner Eddie Carranza, said areas within Plum Tree where alcohol would be allowed include athletic fields – but not during youth events – the pole barn, golf course and at concerts.

Each event would need to be reviewed separately, though, Saladin said. Temporary-use permits also would be required to host events such as concerts.

Nowak said some commission members and residents voiced concerns at the meeting regarding security and noise at the property.

“It seemed to us as a group [Plum Tree representatives]

were concerned themselves, and they are very willing to make sure they were abiding by all the rules and regulations,” Nowak said.

In October, Plum Tree held a community meeting to address concerns neighbors had regarding plans for the property.

“We know issuance of a liquor license is a privilege, and we have to make sure that is controlled,” Saladin said, adding that Plum Tree would hire off-duty police officers for safety and traffic regulation during events.

“We’re very happy with the outcome and look forward to moving forward,” Saladin said.

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CRYSTAL LAKE – By the end of 2016, Comcast customers in the McHenry County area will be able to access faster Internet service through existing lines commonly found in homes and offices, the company announced Tuesday.

The new network technology already market tested in Philadelphia and Atlanta promises to deliver 1-gigabit-per-second Internet service connected through standard residential and commercial cables and the company’s existing cable plant.

“Combined with all the upgrades we have already

put into our advanced fiber optic-coax network, this technology will not only provide more gigabit speed choices for customers, it also will eventually make these ultra-fast speeds available to most homes in our service area,” said John Crowley, Comcast senior vice president for the greater Chicago region.

The latest product offering at Comcast provides customers with an alternative option to its Gigabit Pro service launched last year in the Chicago area market.

Gigabit Pro delivers 2-gigabit-per-second download and upload speeds via a fiber-optic connection.

Now available in 18 million homes nationwide, the

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Although pricing is not yet available for its latest gigabit service, it should be cheaper than the Gigabit Pro service, Comcast said. Customers will be able to access the 1-gigabit-per-second Internet service simply by enrolling for a new plan and plugging in a new modem, the company said.

A Comcast competitor, AT&T launched a 1-gigabit-per-second service plan last fall for customers in Huntley, as well as Aurora and Joliet.

The AT&T service already covered parts of Chicago, Des Plaines, Elgin, Manhattan, Norridge, Oswego, Plainfield, Skokie and Yorkville.

Aside from its gigabit services, Comcast has upped Internet speeds for residential customers 16 times in the last 14 years, as more households use the Internet and multiple devices – laptops, smartphones and tablets – to download and stream games, music and movies.

Comcast will launch its 1-gigabit-per-second Internet service in Atlanta and Nashville by early 2016.

Customers in Chicago, Detroit and Miami are set to receive the service by late 2016, the company said.

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U.S. auto sales fall slightly in January

By DEE-ANN DURBIN and TOM KRISHER The Associated Press

DETROIT – U.S. auto sales fell slightly in January because of the East Coast snowstorm, but analysts say demand remains strong and buyers will likely head back into dealerships this month.

Sales fell less than 1 percent to 1.1 million, according to Autodata Corp. The mid-January storm, which buried New York and Washington D.C. under more than 2 feet of snow, cost automakers around 15,000 vehicle sales, said John Humphrey, J.D. Power’s senior vice president of automotive.

But automakers said sales volumes returned to normal levels in the last weekend of the month.

Ford, Toyota, Honda and Volkswagen all saw sales decline from last January. General Motors’ sales were flat.

Fiat Chrysler, Nissan and Hyundai posted sales increases.

Even with the lackluster results, analysts still expect another record year for U.S. vehicle sales.

Low gas prices, low interest rates and an enticing lineup of new vehicles – particularly small SUVs like the Nissan Rogue and the Ford Edge – are

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In this November photo, a row of new Ford Fusions are for sale on the lot at Butler County Ford in Butler, Pa. continuing to draw shoppers.

U.S. buyers bought a record 17.5 million cars and trucks in 2015.

Analysts expect sales to continue to grow this year, though at a slower pace as demand starts to plateau. That will likely mean an increase in cash-back offers and other incentives from automakers as they try to keep posting gains.

Kelley Blue Book said incentives increased about $150 per vehicle in January to around $3,000. Consumers should expect those numbers to go even higher over the next few months as Japanese automakers try to boost their

sales before the end of their fiscal year in March.

Incentives are a tricky game for automakers. They can juice sales in the short term, and automakers who don’t keep pace can be punished. Ford said its F-Series pickup truck sales fell 5 percent in January partly because it spent around $700 less per truck on incentives than its competitors.

But over the long term, incentives can hurt resale values and brand image, and they also cut into automakers’ profits. Ford said its average sale price per vehicle rose $1,800 in January, or three times the industry average.

“It’s very important to us to remain disciplined,” said Mark LaNeve, Ford’s U.S. sales chief.

General Motors’ U.S. sales were flat in January at 203,745.

Sales were up for its GMC and Buick brands, and sales of the GMC Sierra pickup jumped 14 percent. But Chevrolet and Cadillac sales fell.

Ford’s sales fell 3 percent to 173,723 vehicles. Ford’s SUV sales were up but it saw double-digit declines in car sales.

Toyota’s sales dropped 5 percent to 161,283 vehicles.

Toyota’s car sales dropped 13 percent but the company saw strong sales of its Lexus luxury SUVs. Honda’s sales dropped 2 percent to 100,497 vehicles.

In a twist, Honda’s car sales rose – thanks to the new Civic small car – but its SUV sales fell. Fiat Chrysler’s sales jumped 7 percent to just over 155,000 cars and trucks.

Nissan’s sales rose 1.6 percent to 105,734. Sales of its new Maxima sedan more than doubled from last January.

Hyundai’s sales grew 1 percent to 45,011. Sales of Hyundai’s new Tucson SUV were up 72 percent.

Volkswagen, still stinging from its diesel cheating scandal, said its sales dropped 15 percent for the month.

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MCC offers workplace conflict resolution training McHENRY – An upcoming program at McHenry County College’s Shah Center will tackle conflict resolution for workers who find it difficult to deal with frustrating co-workers.

“Working With You Is Killing Me” is from 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 9, at the center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane, McHenry. It examines how co-workers can reduce stress, improve relationships and respect boundaries, MCC said. The program cost $109. To register, call 815-4558588 or visit mchenry.edu/ myMCC. – Stephen Di Benedetto

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In 1999, biologist Sonke Johnsen discovered a deep-sea octopus called Stauroteuthis syrtensis that has developed glowing suckers on its tentacles.

This species lives about 2,500 feet down in the Atlantic Ocean. Scientists in a research submarine were able to capture several of these small octopuses which are about the size of a fist.

There are more than 150 species of octopus, all with eight tentacles. These soft-bodied invertebrates (animals without a backbone) range in size. One species is no bigger than your thumb, while the Pacific giant octopus grows to be ten or more feet from the tip of one tentacle to another and can weigh up to 50 pounds.

The life of an octopus is one of constant peril. Crabs and small fish like to dine on their eggs and young.

A grown octopus must always watch out for other predators in the sea.

To escape from a predator, an octopus will squirt out a cloud of ink. Thousands of feet down, where the sea is already inky black, they squirt a glow-in-the-dark ink.

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The most deadly predator is the moray eel.

It can slip into the same crevice where the octopus hides. Its strong jaws can tear off an octopus’ tentacle!

If an octopus loses a tentacle, it can grow a replacement.

Find the octopus that has only seven tentacles.

In the laboratory, away from the sub’s bright lights, they saw the tentacles glow blue-green.

Find the words in the puzzle, then in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities.

“It would be as if your hand turned into a light bulb,” Johnsen says.

Why did suckers turn into light bulbs? Adapting to the deep ocean is the most likely cause of the change. Blue-green light travels the farthest through water and is useful for attracting prey and mates.

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The octopus can change color whenever it wishes. Danger causes it to turn pale and excitement causes it to “blush.” Its skin is covered with bumps and warts. To hide, an octopus can not only change its skin color, it can also raise and lower its bumps to make itself warty or smooth.

Certain kinds of octopus can become almost transparent and nearly “disappear” from a predator.

How many octopuses can you find hiding here?

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Crystal Lake Central’s Romeo McKnight stretches with teammates during practice last season. He missed the season because of a torn ACL but will sign with Iowa on Wednesday.

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Here is a look at the local athletes who can sign their National Letters of Intent with NCAA Division I or II schools on Wednesday.

FOOTBALL Kevin Amren, Crystal Lake South Winona (Minn.) State (D-II) Daniel Dennis, Huntley St. Cloud (Minn.) State (D-II) Ryan Ford, Huntley Winona State (D-II) Sam Gibson, Marian Central Pittsburg (Kan.) State (D-II) Jarrell Jackson, Marengo Illinois State (D-I) Corey Lersch, McHenry Northern Illinois (D-I) Tim McCloyn, Huntley Illinois State (D-I) Romeo McKnight, Crystal Lake Central Iowa (D-I) Tim Ryan, Huntley North Dakota (D-I) Graham Waddington, McHenry St. Cloud (Minn.) State (D-II)

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Crystal Lake Central senior defensive end Romeo McKnight committed to Iowa last summer before suffering a serious knee injury.

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Iowa stands by CLC’s McKnight after ACL injury

By JOE STEVENSON

joestevenson@shawmedia.com Crystal Lake Central senior Romeo McKnight endured a difficult football season, unable to play a single game for the Tigers.

McKnight suffered a right knee sprain (along with an ACL tear) in Central’s preseason scrimmage. When he tried to come back a few weeks later, the ligament tore all the way, and a season with so much promise was done.

Fortunately for McKnight, Iowa put his mind at ease. Although McKnight agonized over not getting on the field, he took solace as Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz and his staff stuck with McKnight. He did not have to worry about losing his scholarship offer.

“They said they were by my side, no matter what,” said McKnight, a 6-foot-5, 235-pound defensive end who committed to Iowa last summer. “They said they were going to support me through the whole thing and help get me healthy and take care of me once I get out there.

It hasn’t been a worry for me really.”

McKnight will sign his National Letter of Intent on Wednesday, the first

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“It was really hard for me to watch, with it being my last year of high school,” McKnight said. “Now, once Visit McHenryCountySports.com on wrestling season’s over, it’ll be a little Wednesday for updates from around the area easier to look forward. State’s coming on National Signing Day. up – that’ll be hard. After then it’s looking forward and getting ready for June.” day of the signing period for athletes McKnight will leave for Iowa City in football, soccer and water polo. He shortly after graduation and take visited Iowa City two weekends ago and summer classes and workout with the saw future roommate Amani Hooker, Hawkeyes. He likely will redshirt as a a safety from Minneapolis, along with freshman, which will give him time to other members of their recruiting class. heal further and get stronger. He had McKnight will sign his letter surgery on Nov. 4, but was able to lift Wednesday morning and express mail it weights with his upper body while his to Iowa. There will be a ceremonial sign- knee has been healing. ing for McKnight at 4 p.m. Wednesday.

“After my surgery, I lost 25 pounds,” McKnight won the Class 2A McKnight said. “I’m back to 235, where 220-pound wrestling state championI was before, and my lower body is ship last year and then took off on a smaller, so my upper body is definitely whirlwind spring in which he leaped stronger and a lot bigger. I worked on onto D-I football schools’ radar with his my upper body and core a lot.” performance at the Nike Open Combine McKnight was cleared last week to at Addison Trail High School in early start some light lifting with his lower May. Suddenly, he went from not wellbody. He did squats with 135 pounds and known to highly sought-after. dead lifts at 325 for six repetitions. He Central coach Jon McLaughlin also started jogging last week. hoped to use McKnight as a running “My rehab’s going great,” McKnight back and defensive end, but the knee said. “Running again is big. We’re makinjuries kept him from playing at all. ing good progress so far.”

WOMEN’S SOCCER Payton Edmond, Cary-Grove Lewis (D-II) Halley Havlicek, Richmond-Burton Colorado State (D-I) Taryn Jakubowski, Huntley Creighton (D-I) Alyssa Kaufman, Huntley Illinois State (D-I) Becky Koch, Cary-Grove South Carolina (D-I) Paige Renkosik, Huntley Limestone (S.C.) College (D-II) Lexi Vargas, McHenry St. Joseph’s (Ind.) University (D-II) Note: The Northwest Herald asked local athletic directors for their lists of players signing. If there are others not included on this list, please send information about those athletes by emailing to sports@ nwherald.com or message us via Twitter at @McHenryCoSports. We will update at McHenryCountySports.com through Signing Day on Wednesday.

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Huntley soccer player Taryn Jakubowski will sign with Creighton.

VIEWS Jon Styf coaching staff at Virginia. There were eight months between offers, during which time Randy Taylor of TaylorScouting.com encouraged Katrenick to remain patient as the process played out.

College football coaches make big money, are expected to win right away and don’t have a long shelf life.

Quarterback is a position so essential to winning that coaches take unbelievable care with those offers.

And the chances of the coaches who recruited a player early in high school being the same ones the player eventually signs with isn’t as high as you would think. Only half of the Big Ten coaches who began last school year are still coaching their team today, for a variety of reasons.

It’s complicated, and there are no guarantees, even for players who commit early.

“Major D-I schools are locking kids up early,” O’Halloran said. “But there’s no real liability on either side

until signing day. Nothing is guaranteed.”

And it all depends on what a player and school want.

Crystal Lake Central’s Romeo McKnight rose quickly, from off the radar to a Big Ten prospect within weeks after a huge performance at The Opening regional combine. Iowa liked him, he liked them and there was rarely any doubt where he was headed.

McHenry’s Corey Lersch knew even sooner. He went to Northern Illinois’ camp, talked to coaches soon after and committed as soon as he was offered.

In the coming year, the process here will be interesting for players such as Katrenick, Vincent, Cary-Grove’s Tyler Pennington, Johnsburg’s Alex Peete and Richmond-Burton’s mammoth offensive tackle Dalton Wagner, who has offers from Illinois, Louisville, Miami (Ohio) and Buffalo.

As Taylor noted, Louisville doesn’t hand out early offers in the Chicago area often, much like Virginia didn’t before Katrenick, so it meant something when it happened.

“He’s massive,” Taylor said. “One of the things about guys like that is that sometimes they can get by without being such a good athlete. But this

kid actually has some agility to him.

He is used to playing against smaller players, and he can bend.”

As for quarterback, it’s all about reading into the subtle parts of the process.

Indiana wanted Katrenick to visit a lot. Wisconsin has seen Katrenick take unofficial visits and he has stayed in touch with Marian Central grad and Wisconsin assistant Jon Budmayr.

“When you have coaches coming in, in January to watch you throw, that’s an indicator,” O’Halloran said of Katrenick.

Where the next group of prospects ends up, and the Class of 2018 with Prairie Ridge’s Jeff Jenkins and Samson Evans, Crystal Lake Central’s Wyatt Blake, Jacobs’ Jimmy Wormsley and Huntley’s Eric Mooney, we won’t know for a while.

But, in the recruiting process, that’s where the real intrigue lies.

What they do now and what coaches see will determine what they get to celebrate when their unsurprising signing days arrive.

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On Wednesday’s National Signing Day, there won’t be many surprises locally.

And there shouldn’t be.

The process played out long ago.

And, with each passing year, the process is moving earlier and earlier for high school football prospects.

Official visits in the fall of senior year are rarely still deciding factors.

They’re more like celebrations with future teammates.

And at quarterback, one of the toughest places to find a scholarship at this point, according to EdgyTim. com’s Tim O’Halloran, it’s even earlier.

Of the 31 quarterbacks in Illinois EdgyTim.com listed as prospects for the Class of 2016, only four will sign with a Division I school.

“Kids are getting offered earlier and earlier,” O’Halloran said. “You almost have to be a ready-made kid who can step in and play immediately.

The whole development process is shorter.”

Next year, Jacobs’ Chris Katrenick and Hampshire’s Jake Vincent hope to be part of that list. Katrenick already has two offers, one recently from Miami (Ohio) and one from the previous

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36 BOYS BASKETBALL: CRYSTAL LAKE SOUTH 55, CARY-GROVE 41

Geske helps keep South focused on task at hand Fast start sends Gators on way to key victory

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What to watch College basketball: Illinois at Rutgers, 5:30 p.m., BTN Illinois will make its first trip to Piscataway, New Jersey. Illinois (10-12, 2-7) played Rutgers (6-16, 0-9) only once last season, the Scarlet Knights’ first in the Big Ten, a 66-54 Illini victory.

By TIM SIECK

sports@nwherald.com CRYSTAL LAKE – With one of its biggest games of the season just a few days away, Crystal Lake South boys basketball coach Matt LePage stressed in practice the importance of a fast start Tuesday against Cary-Grove and not to look ahead to Friday’s showdown with Jacobs.

The Gators haven’t had the best start to their games this season, but Tuesday was the exception. South shot 57 percent in their 19-point first quarter, led by Zach Geske, who outscored the Trojans himself with 10 first-quarter points.

“As a shooter, I always try to get in the zone, and I was able to do that tonight,” Geske said. “The quick start was important because we haven’t been able to do that much this season.”

Behind the outside shooting of Geske, who finished with a game high 29 points, and the inside game of Wes Buckner (nine points and 13 rebounds), South withstood a second-half rally by C-G and defeated the Trojans, 55-41, in a Fox Valley Conference Valley Division game at Crystal Lake South High School.

Trailing by 13 heading into the second half, C-G (5-16, 2-5 FVC Valley) was able to get hot, converting 5 of 6 shots to start the third quarter and was able to cut the Gators’ (13-8, 6-1) lead to six.

LePage knew the Gators couldn’t let up after a successful first half.

“We knew they would make a run at some point,” LePage said. “They have been playing well lately after almost beating Jacobs and then beating Huntley in their last game. Zach really set the tone for us early. I was happy with how we handled the ball tonight, especially early on.”

South gained the momentum back in the third quarter behind a four-point play by Noah Wilde. The Trojans were unable to get closer than 10 the rest of the game.

“The four-point play seemed to be a real back breaker for them,” Wilde said.

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A leak in the roof at the fieldhouse at Grayslake Central caused Tuesday night’s Woodstock boys basketball game to be postponed until Thursday, according to Woodstock coach Al Baker.

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Crystal Lake South’s Matthew Meyers (right) tries to snag the rebound against Zach Beaugureau of Cary-Grove on Tuesday in Crystal Lake. South won, 55-41.

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CL South boys basketball player “That shot got our crowd back in the game and was a really big play for us.”

The Trojans were led by Danny Schmidt with 18 points and Zach Beaugureau, who hit four 3-pointers and finished with 14 points.

“Geske seemed to hit everything tonight, and combine that with their size makes them a hard team to guard,” Trojans coach Ralph Schuetzle said. “We were able to make a run but just got worn.”

Wilde converted a four-point play in the third quarter to end the Cary-Grove momentum after the Trojans had cut the Gators lead to six.

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South will look to avenge its only Fox Valley Conference Valley Division loss when the Gators travel to Jacobs on Friday to face the first-place Golden Eagles, who lead the Gators by one game.

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Three recent Iowa signees from McHenry County – Johnsburg grads Melissa Dixon and C.J. Fiedorowicz (above) along with Marian Central grad Bryan Bulaga – have gone on to pro careers. Also, McHenry’s Lauren Opatrny is on the Hawkeyes’ cross country team and, before Bulaga, McHenry’s Patrick Schatz was on the Iowa baseball team.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: JOHNSBURG 70, GENOA-KINGSTON 26

By JESSE SEVERSON

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PREP ROUNDUP

R-B girls rally in 4th to defeat CL Central; Marian girls win NORTHWEST HERALD The Richmond-Burton girls basketball team came back from eight points down entering the fourth quarter to defeat Crystal Lake Central, 60-56, in nonconference play Tuesday in Richmond.

The Rockets (10-11) outscored the Tigers, 24-12, in the fourth to get the win. Allie Hogan led R-B with 14 points, including three 3-pointers and KC Davids added 10 points.

Kathleen Penza led the Tigers (2-20) with 11 points.

Marian Central 65, Nazareth Academy 51:

At Woodstock, Vannessa Garrelts scored 27 points, including five 3-pointers to lead the Hurricanes (10-15, 1-4) to their first East Suburban Catholic Conference win of the season.

McKenzie Lindquist added 12 points for Marian.

Burlington Central 75, Harvard 10: At Burlington, the Hornets lost in Big Northern Conference East Division play. Liliana Garcia led

Harvard (0-19, 0-11) with five points.

BOYS BASKETBALL Sycamore 59, Hampshire 55: At Hampshire,

the Whip-Purs (5-14) led entering at the half but were outscored 21-12 in the third quarter as Sycamore took the lead and held on for a nonconference win.

Brennen Woods led Hampshire with 18 points, and Deion Garcia added 11.

Burlington Central 85, Harvard 42: At Harvard, the Hornets lost in BNC East play.

Eric McDowell led Harvard (9-14, 0-9) with 12 points, and Ryo Fog added eight.

Grayslake North 56, Woodstock North 20: At Grayslake, the Thunder (9-14, 2-7) lost in Fox Valley Conference Fox Division play. Matt Zinnen led Woodstock North with five points.

Harvest Christian 70, Alden-Hebron 41: At Hebron, the Giants (2-22, 0-10) lost in Northeastern Athletic Conference play. James LeJune led A-H with 15 points and Mason Mindrum added 14.

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Marian Central finished sixth in the East Suburban Catholic Conference Championships on Friday at Notre Dame. Hurricanes senior Thomas Welch was the team’s only champiNORTHWEST HERALD onship finalist, taking second at 170 POWER RANKINGS pounds after losing a 7-3 decision 1. Huntley (19-7, 4-1 FVC in the title bout. Joe Herff (152) Valley): Huntley won its first FVC and Adam Konopka (160) finished Championships title Saturday, fourth at their weights. going 9-4 in place matches with Marengo’s milestone victory: three individual champs (Kosowski, When Marengo beat Harvard on Josh Stenger and Dom Swanson) and every wrestler winning at least Saturday it was more than just a rivalry win, it was a record-setter two matches during the two-day on multiple fronts and the culmitournament. The Red Raiders are at the Class 3A DeKalb Regional on nation of the Indians’ season-long goals. For starters, it was the first Saturday. time the Indians have won a dual 2. Crystal Lake Central (12-3, 6-0 FVC Fox): The Tigers led after against the Hornets, according to the first day of the FVC Champion- coach Tim Keefer. It also finished a perfect conference season for the ships and had 13 wrestlers reach place matches, but the Fox Division Indians, giving them their first BNC champs ended up finishing second East title. And finishing the regular overall. Lenny Petersen and Austin season with 18 dual wins also set a school record.

Parks won individual titles for the “We had three goals this season Tigers, who are at the Class 2A as a team. It was to beat the Harvard Regional on Saturday.

3. Jacobs (15-0, 5-0 FVC Valley): (school’s) all-time winning record, The Golden Eagles couldn’t defend win conference and beat Harvard,” their FVC team title, finishing third Marengo senior Kyle Gara said. despite leading at times during the “There is no other way I wanted second day of the conference tour- to end it but this way, by beating Harvard and conference all at once. nament. Jacobs sent 11 wrestlers All year, I knew this was my last to place matches but went 3-8 in those matches. The Golden Eagles year here and I wanted to make it special. My whole team has helped did, however, have their first individual conference champions since me achieve that goal.”

2014, with Beau Harrier winning at THIS WEEK’S TOP MEETS 113 and Dean Lane taking the title IHSA Individual Regionals at 160.

Class 1A 4. Marengo (18-4, 7-0 BNC Alden-Hebron at Aurora Central East): The Indians won their first Catholic Regional, 9 a.m. Saturday Big Northern Conference East Class 2A Division title Saturday, sealing it Crystal Lake Central, Prairie with a 34-30 dual win over rival Ridge, Harvard, Johnsburg, MarenHarvard. After a record-setting go, Marian Central, Richmond-Burregular season, the Indians begin ton, Woodstock, Woodstock the postseason Saturday at the North at Harvard Regional, 10 a.m.

Harvard Regional.

Saturday 5. Prairie Ridge (16-2, 5-1 FVC Hampshire at Rochelle Regional, Fox): The Wolves finished fourth 9 a.m. Saturday at the FVC Championships, led Class 3A

by Travis Piotrowski’s individual Dundee-Crown, Cary-Grove, title at 126. Jace Sparks (106) and Dereck Pearson (285) also reached Crystal Lake South, McHenry at championship finals for the Wolves. McHenry Regional, 9 a.m. Saturday Trey Fowler (120) and Nick Fetzner at McHenry West Jacobs, Huntley at DeKalb Region(170) won third-place matches. al, 9 a.m.

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GENOA – Despite being without its leading scorer, the Johnsburg girls basketball team beat Genoa-Kingston for the second time this season with a lopsided 70-26 Big Northern Conference East Division victory over the Cogs on Tuesday night.

The Skyhawks (22-2 overall, 10-0 BNC East) were without leading scorer Aannah Interrante – who averages 14.7 points a game – because of the recent death of her uncle, Johnsburg coach Brad Frey said.

Johnsburg was led by senior Jazza Johns and sophomore forward Kayla Stefka – both of whom scored 16 points. All eight of Johns’ baskets came around the rim – three coming on putbacks. Junior guard Cortland Sommerfeldt had 14 points for the Skyhawks.

Behind a strong defensive showing – both a full-court press and an aggressive half-court zone – the Skyhawks built a double-digit lead just more than three minutes into the game.

“We pressed them last time and we got a good first quarter, it was almost identical – it was like 24-6 the first time we played

them,” said Frey, whose Skyhawks led, 23-6, after the first quarter Tuesday. “Even when our press isn’t great, it gets our tempo going and get into a running mode. We played four good quarters tonight. This is one of the better games we’ve played all year.”

Junior guard Julie Galauner led the Cogs with 12 points and was the only player for G-K in double figures.

Despite trying to shoot their way back into the game, the Cogs (13-10, 8-3) made only two 3-pointers – both from Galauner.

“Tonight, we just couldn’t get a shot to fall,” G-K coach Kyle Henkel said. “We couldn’t take care of the ball, and when you let them get multiple shots in the same possession, it’s a recipe for disaster. They killed us on the offensive glass again. Sometimes their best offense was a missed shot.”

The Skyhawks, who defeated the Cogs, 58-37, earlier in the season at Johnsburg, have three more games remaining in the regular season – which is capped by a home game against Burlington Central in the regular-season finale.

The Rockets were one of two teams to beat the Skyhawks, thumping them, 64-37, on Jan. 5.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK GANNON KOSOWSKI Huntley, fr., 106 pounds Kosowski won the 106-pound title at the Fox Valley Conference Championships on a 12-11 decision.

He was the only freshman conference champion.

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38 BOYS BASKETBALL: McHENRY 55, DUNDEE-CROWN 39

Bellich’s return sparks Warriors Senior back early from injury

By ALEX KANTECKI

akantecki@shawmedia.com CARPENTERSVILLE – McHenry’s Nick Bellich never thought he would play high school basketball again after injuring his knee in practice in mid-November and undergoing right meniscus surgery Nov. 25.

So when Bellich, who averaged 10.4 points a game for the Warriors as a junior, made it back to the court three weeks ahead of schedule Tuesday, he didn’t want to miss any more minutes of his Nick Bellich senior season.

After seeing teammate Deshawn Wilson limp off the court in the fourth quarter against Dundee-Crown, Bellich reinserted himself into the lineup, to the surprise of McHenry coach Tim Paddock.

“All of a sudden, Nick’s out on the floor,” Paddock said. “He put himself in. He was ready to go.”

Bellich responded by going 6 of 6 from the free-throw line in the final 3:57, leading McHenry with a teamhigh 11 points en route to a 55-39 Fox Valley Conference Valley Division victory.

Wilson was fine after the game, Paddock said.

“It was really cool. It was so surreal,” said Bellich, who practiced one time before Tuesday. “I never thought I’d play basketball again. It was awesome ... It’s definitely something I’ll never forget. I only have like eight games left in my life, because I’m not playing next year. This is it.”

Bellich added two assists and was 2 of 3 from the field, hitting a 3-pointer during a 13-0 run for the Warriors (914, 4-3 FVC Valley) to end the second quarter. McHenry led, 30-17, at halftime after holding the Chargers (1-18, 0-7) to just two points in the second quarter and forcing seven turnovers.

“It was really cool to have Nick out there and playing,” said Paddock, holding back tears. “It almost didn’t happen. That’s what high school sports are all about. He means so

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Mohr was second on the Warriors with eight points, adding a game-high 14 rebounds and three assists.

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McHenry was clutch at the free-throw line Tuesday night. The Warriors finished 20 of 25 from the foul line. much to the team. You can see just see at the end, that’s something we’ve been missing in close games.”

D-C led the Warriors, 15-14, after the first quarter behind 11 points from Jack Orndahl. The Chargers’ sophomore guard knocked down three 3s in the opening eight minutes and finished with a game-high 18 points on 6-of-11 shooting.

The Chargers went cold from the field in the second and third quarters, scoring a combined six points and trailing 40-21 after three, before making a run at McHenry in the fourth.

D-C scored the first eight points in the final quarter and cut the Warriors lead to 48-37 on a 3-pointer from James Minter with 2:39 left, but McHenry hit its free throws down the stretch to hold off the Chargers.

“We have a tendency to throw the ball to the other team, and they got some easy buckets,” D-C coach Lance Huber said. “We do have at times, trouble scoring.

“A lot of credit goes to McHenry.

They played really well, and then we kind of made it exciting at the end but just can’t quite get the big rebound and the big stop.”

Matt Mohr added eight points and a game-high 14 rebounds for McHenry, while Wilson, Colton Klein and Giovanni Calabrese each had seven.

BOYS BASKETBALL: JACOBS 52, HUNTLEY 44

Junior big man scores 20 points, all after halftime

By JOHN WILKINSON

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Ross played his first game after missing time from a second broken finger of the season. He scored only five points but was instrumental in getting the ball to Cameron Krutwig inside.

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Ross on his playmaking role this season as a senior guard: “Definitely a different role. We had a lot of great senior guards last year so I didn’t have to do what I have to do this year. I just came in, hopefully hit a big shot, and then just get off the floor and let them get back to work. But now I love my role, just get in and do whatever the team needs and win the game, that’s my only goal.” tle more and they started falling. Got a couple and-ones ... and (Kyle) Ross found me for some good lobs.”

Leading by two at halftime, the Golden Eagles came out of the break and seemed determined to get the ball

to Krutwig and get him going. Krtuwig scored the team’s first eight points of the quarter.

Was it a concerted effort to get Krutwig the ball more early in the second half?

“We make a [concerted] effort all the time,” Jacobs coach Jimmy Roberts said. “We did a good job the second half. Kyle Ross did a tremendous job, I think Kyle Ross singlehandedly got him 14 points.

“In the first half, Cam got some good looks, he played very poorly. He had layups, missed layups, didn’t catch a lob. He didn’t play well; we didn’t play well. Second half we just played better.

I know Cam had 20 in the second half, but I don’t think it was anything superhuman he did, he was just kind of Cam, and Kyle is just a huge, huge lift.”

It was specifically the connection of Krutwig and his senior teammate Ross, in his first game back from injury, that thrived.

“We noticed Cam had sealed a lot, so the lob was open and we just took what they gave us and Cam eats away from the inside like a tapeworm,” Ross said.

After struggling to get and finish looks in the first half, Krutwig and the Golden Eagles went with brute force in the second half, throwing lobs he could

catch near the basket and finish.

“Just the trust, working with Cam for 21/2 years now, it’s just I know what he can do,” Ross said. “So as long as I get him the ball I know he’ll do what he does. It was a matter of just throwing it where no one else can get it except for Cam, he’s 6-foot-9, he’s going to go get it, so just throw it up there to him.”

Nikolas Balkcom added 11 points for the Golden Eagles (17-4, 7-0 FVC Valley), who never trailed after midway through the first quarter.

The Red Raiders (7-16, 2-5) didn’t go down easily however.

In the third quarter, Olalere Olapido went toe-to-toe with Krutwig, scoring seven of the Red Raiders’ nine points. The visitors got to within six in the final two minutes, but couldn’t quite close the gap.

“Our kids we fought really, really hard and competed really hard,” Huntley coach Will Benson said. “That was the biggest thing we wanted to do and we thought if we did that we’d be in it at the end. And boy, if we could have made a couple more shots when we had chances to or gotten a couple more stops then maybe it’s a one possession game there instead of two or three.”

Mathew Seng led Huntley with 13 points, Oladipo added 11 and Danny Spoeth scored nine.

BOYS BASKETBALL: PRAIRIE RIDGE 84, CRYSTAL LAKE CENTRAL 38

Wolves’ pressure ‘D’ overwhelms Tigers

By RYAN ALTMAN

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CRYSTAL LAKE – The Prairie Tyler Loeding Prairie Ridge, sr., F Ridge boys basketball team is known for its aggressive three-quarters court Loeding scored eight points pressure defense and, when it is runon 4 of 6 shooting. He played ning at full speed, the opposition has a key part of the Wolves’ to be sharp with the ball. half-court pressure defense Crystal Lake Central struggled as well.

Tuesday night to break the Wolves’ q THE NUMBER press for most of the game. The TiOut of Prairie Ridge’s 16 players, 15 of gers committed 33 turnovers, and the them scored at least one basket. Nine Wolves ran away with an 84-38 Fox Wolves also had at least five points.

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“It was awesome,” Wolves guard Crystal Lake Central shot only 29 percent from Payton Otto said. “When we play hard the field (13 of 44), while Prairie Ridge finished and go at it, we cause problems for at 54 percent (33 of 61). other teams.”

After the two teams traded baskets to open the game, the Wolves went on later closed the gap to four at 13-9 on an 11-0 run and forced a quick timeout guard Adam Wittenberg’s layup, but

by Central. The Tigers (2-18, 1-9 Fox) trailed 23-9 after one.

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“When we play hard and go at it, we cause problems for other teams.”

Payton Otto

Prairie Ridge guard The Wolves (18-3, 8-0 Fox), whose offense can be dominant from behind the 3-point arc, relied on their play inside the paint. Of their 33 made baskets, only three were 3s.

“We made sure we punctured the arc and didn’t settle for outside jump shots,” said Wolves forward Tyler Loeding, who scored eight points.

Prairie Ridge opened the second quarter on another 11-0 run before guard Collin Freund’s (team-high 10 points) first of two 3-pointers ended the Tigers’ scoring drought at 4:53 of

the second quarter.

Central’s offense, on the other hand, was limited to 36 percent shooting and gave the ball away 18 times in the first half.

The Tigers got as close as 23 late in the second, but by halftime, the Wolves were up, 49-19.

Wolves coach Corky Card liked his team’s execution on both offense and defense, citing their game management.

“We would like our 3s to come out of a drive,” Card said. “But, I thought our kids did a nice job of making decisions when they went hard downhill and getting to the rim well.

“We have a lot of kids with decent speed. We’ve been doing a good job sprinting in our lanes.”

Brian Dorn scored 10 points for the Wolves, while Otto and Corey Lamb added nine. Adam Wittenberg had eight for the Tigers.

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ALGONQUIN – An inside force such as junior Cameron Krutwig can only be held at bay for so long.

On Tuesday night, Huntley kept the Jacobs big man off the scoresheet and in foul trouble for the first two quarters. In the second half, however, he came alive.

Krutwig scored all 20 of his points after intermission to lead Jacobs to a 52-44 win over Huntley in a Fox Valley Conference Valley Division game at Jacobs.

“Rough first half. I just kept at it though,” Krutwig said. “Zero points at half, most guys would get frustrated and just take themselves out of the game on the bench and things like that.

“I just stayed in the game, my teammates picked me up. (In the) locker room we had a good talk. I just came out there and looked for my shots a lit-

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Crawford rescues Hawks in 3rd Easy night for goalie becomes anything but

By MARK LAZERUS

mlazerus@suntimes.com DENVER – When the Blackhawks are at their best, cycling the puck in the offensive zone and basically playing keep-away from the opponent, Corey Crawford gets a little antsy in net.

He saw only six shots in the first period Tuesday night against Colorado, and a scant two in the second.

And while that’s the Hawks’ primary objective, Crawford prefers to be a little more involved. He got his wish in the third, and came up huge in a 2-1 victory.

Crawford made 16 of his 23 stops in the third period, including a wild 37-second flurry that saw seven Avalanche shots, and a few more big ones in the frantic final moments.

“You don’t really see that too often,” Crawford said of the wild shot differential by period.

But other than the few flurries the Avalanche had in the third, it was a dominating effort by the Hawks, who looked re-energized after the All-Star break, which they limped into with three straight road losses. That they did it without Jonathan Toews – suspended for the game for pulling out of the All-

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Blackhawks right wing Richard Panik (center) celebrates his goal with center Andrew Shaw (front) and left wing Teuvo Teravainen against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period Tuesday in Denver.

Star game – was a bonus.

“You could tell everybody was excited, even though it’s kind of a tough building to play in your first game back, in the Mile High City,” Duncan Keith said. “I thought it was a really good team effort from top to bottom. A good road win.”

Richard Panik, who worked his way out of coach Joel Quenneville’s doghouse with a good game, scored 2:57 into the first period, as Andrew Shaw nudged a Viktor Svedberg rebound to the front

of the goalmouth, where Panik finished off his third goal in his past six games.

Less than five minutes later, Artemi Panarin made it 2-0, taking a sneaky behind-the-back, off-the-boards bank pass from Patrick Kane and sweeping a backhand past Avalanche goaltender Calvin Pickard for his 18th goal of the season, tops among rookies.

“We’ve played already half of the season,” Panarin said through an interpreter. “I know when he’ll give me the pass.”

Colorado made it 2-1 when Gabriel

Landeskog rifled a shot past Crawford midway through the first, but the Hawks stifled the Avalanche for the rest of the first and second periods. The inevitable pushback came quickly in the third, but Crawford matched Calvin Pickard (40 saves) big save for big save down the stretch. Pickard snared a Panarin breakaway, and Crawford denied Matt Duchene and Landeskog in the final few minutes to seal the win.

“I liked our team game,” Quenneville said. “Kind of comparable to that [12-game win streak] we had in January.

The last three on the road were tough to watch, but [it was a] great response tonight.”

Tall cup of coffee: With Michal Rozsival day-to-day with a lower-body injury, the Hawks recalled 6-foot-8 defenseman Viktor Svedberg on Tuesday and put him right to work against the Avalanche. Svedberg played 15 games with the Hawks at the start of the season before being sent back to Rockford.

“It’s exciting to come back,” he said.

“You work hard down there to be able to get back.”

It might be short-lived, however.

Quenneville said he doesn’t expect to carry eight defensemen for long.

No Varlamov: Avalanche goaltender and longtime Hawks nemesis Semyon Varlamov did not start Tuesday, as he continues to deal with the domestic violence civil suit filed against him by his former girlfriend. Varlamov last played Jan. 23.

“Not much new to add,” Avalanche coach Patrick Roy said. “We’re behind him, and we’ll see today how it goes.”

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NIU drops 3rd straight; DePaul stuns Providence The ASSOCIATED PRESS

DEKALB – Lamonte Bearden scored 23 points, grabbed seven rebounds and passed out seven assists and Buffalo extended Northern Illinois’ losing streak to three games with a 90-78 victory Tuesday night.

The Bulls reached the midway point of the Mid-American Conference season winning five of their past six games and extending Buffalo’s winning streak over the Huskies to 11 straight. Buffalo played six of its first nine MAC games on the road and now opens a season-long threegame homestand.

CJ Massinburg hit 11of 12 from the line, grabbed seven boards, passed for five assists and finished with 16 points

for Buffalo (13-9, 6-3). Willie Conner and Nick Perkins each added 14 points. The Bulls had 16 assists on 24 made baskets in the game.

Marshawn Wilson scored 25 points to lead NIU (16-6, 5-4), which suffered its first home loss of the season. Marin Maric added 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Jaylen Key added 12 points.

DePaul 77, No. 11 Providence 70: At Rosemont, Myke Henry had 27 points and 11 rebounds, as DePaul pulled off a surprising win.

The Blue Demons (8-14, 2-8 Big East) had lost eight of nine, but they outrebounded the Friars 48-24 on the way to only their second victory of the season against a Top 25 team. Billy Garrett Jr. added 16 points and Rashaun Stimage

had nine points on 4-for-4 shooting.

Kris Dunn had 14 points and eight assists for Providence (18-5, 6-4), but was 5 for 20 from the field. The star guard was coming off a 26-point performance in a 73-69 victory over Georgetown on Saturday.

It was the Friars’ first road loss of the season.

No. 22 Indiana 80, Michigan 67: At Ann Arbor, Michigan, Yogi Ferrell had 17 points and nine assists, and Indiana finished the first half with 25 straight points en route to a victory over Michigan on Tuesday night.

The Big Ten-leading Hoosiers (19-4, 9-1) struggled early on, missing eight straight shots and falling behind 10-2, but they were nearly flawless in the final

minutes of the half. Indiana led 45-24 at halftime and went on to its most lopsided victory over the Wolverines (17-6, 7-3) in Ann Arbor since 2008.

Robert Johnson scored 16 points for the Hoosiers and O.G. Anunoby added 11.

Missouri St. 77, Bradley 71: At Springfield, Mo., Chris Kendrix scored a career-high 21 points, and Missouri State came up clutch at the free-throw line in the final seconds to hold off Bradley.

Camyn Boone scored 18 points for Missouri State (10-13, 6-5 Missouri Valley Conference).

Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye scored 20 for Bradley (3-21, 1-10). Luuk van Bree scored nine in a row before fouling out with 18 points and 4:36 remaining.

VIEWS Hub Arkush can, because only he can do it,” Newton said. “I try to translate other things I learned from him or have seen him do or other quarterbacks do in this league and I try to apply it to my own.”

My guess is that these two aren’t opposites at all, just two halves giving us a whole.

If it bothers you to see Newton in his Superman T-shirts and pose, or dabbing in the end zone, does it bother you to see Manning incessantly starring in TV commercials or hosting “Saturday Night Live” and yucking it up with the best of them?

“He hates seeing those commercials on TV, so we’ll have dinners, offensive dinners on Thursday nights, and we’ll be watching the Thursday night game and Nationwide (commercial) comes on and he gets so embarrassed about it,” Owen Daniels said of Manning.

“They’re funny commercials. But, of course, he’s going to get a little ripping for it.”

Ask yourself, if Manning hates seeing them so much, why does he do them?

I’m sure the money is nice, but I suspect it’s because he loves the spotlight every bit as much as Newton but just has a different idea of how to shine it.

Newton is just a big kid with little or no filter who knows he needs to be out front.

“These are the last two teams playing, whether in rec ball, college and professionally, it’s the only game that’s going on,” Newton said of the price of a Super Bowl ticket.

“I don’t have to pay anything. I have a front-row seat.”

Are they night and day, politically correct and politically incorrect or just yin and yang?

My guess is we may still be wondering when they end up side by side in Canton.

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

NFL BRIEF Browns tired of Manziel’s antics, point to release

major problem almost from the day Cleveland drafted the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner in the first round two CLEVELAND – The Browns are about to throw Johnny Football away. years ago.

Last weekend, Manziel was The team issued a strong statement Tuesday, condemning quarter- involved in a disturbance with his ex-girlfriend in Dallas that is being back Johnny Manziel’s actions and investigated by police and the NFL. pointing to his release in March, a “We’ve been clear about expectamove that has seemed inevitable for tions for our players on and off the months. field,” said Sashi Brown, the team’s The conduct by the 23-year-old vice president of football operations. player – rampant partying, two “Johnny’s continual involvement in domestic incidents and a general incidents that run counter to those lack of commitment – have been a

expectations undermines the hard work of his teammates and the reputation of our organization. His status with our team will be addressed when permitted by league rules.”

The Browns, who drafted Manziel with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2014 draft, can release him as early as Monday, the day after the Super Bowl. But salary-cap implications point to the move happening March 9, when the league’s new year begins.

– The Associated Press

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF Blackhawks 54 34 16 4 72 149 Dallas 51 32 14 5 69 167 St. Louis 53 29 16 8 66 130 Colorado 53 27 23 3 57 144 Nashville 51 24 19 8 56 129 Minnesota 50 23 18 9 55 124 Winnipeg 50 22 25 3 47 129 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF Los Angeles 50 31 16 3 65 135 San Jose 48 26 18 4 56 142 Arizona 50 24 21 5 53 133 Anaheim 47 22 18 7 51 101 Vancouver 50 20 19 11 51 122 Calgary 48 21 24 3 45 126 Edmonton 51 20 26 5 45 127 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Florida 50 30 15 5 65 140 Tampa Bay 49 27 18 4 58 130 Detroit 49 25 16 8 58 122 Boston 50 26 18 6 58 150 Montreal 51 24 23 4 52 138 Ottawa 51 23 22 6 52 144 Toronto 49 18 22 9 45 118 Buffalo 50 20 26 4 44 114 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF Washington 48 35 9 4 74 160 N.Y. Rangers 50 27 18 5 59 144 N.Y. Islanders 48 26 16 6 58 135 Pittsburgh 49 25 17 7 57 127 New Jersey 51 26 20 5 57 117 Carolina 51 23 20 8 54 123 Philadelphia 48 22 18 8 52 113 Columbus 52 19 28 5 43 134

Dallas at Colorado, 8 p.m.

Columbus at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

Anaheim at Los Angeles, 9 p.m.

GA 123 136 128 144 132 120 145 GA 115 129 152 111 139 146 150

GA 110 117 124 135 138 161 137 136 GA 109 132 121 125 120 135 129 168

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

Tuesday’s Games Blackhawks 2, Colorado 1 Toronto 4, Boston 3, OT New Jersey 3, N.Y. Rangers 2 N.Y. Islanders 5, Minnesota 3 Philadelphia 4, Montreal 2 Pittsburgh 6, Ottawa 5 Florida 5, Washington 2 St. Louis 1, Nashville 0 Dallas 5, Winnipeg 3 Edmonton 5, Columbus 1 Los Angeles 6, Arizona 2 San Jose at Anaheim (n) Wednesday’s Games Buffalo at Montreal, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.

Carolina at Calgary, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday’s Games Blackhawks at Arizona, 8 p.m.

Boston at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Washington, 6:30 p.m.

New Jersey at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

Edmonton at Ottawa, 6:30 p.m.

Detroit at Florida, 6:30 p.m.

San Jose at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Nashville, 7 p.m.

BLACKHAWKS 2, AVALANCHE 1 Chicago Colorado

2 1

0 0

0 — 2 0 — 1

First Period–1, Chicago, Panik 3 (Shaw, Svedberg), 2:57. 2, Chicago, Panarin 18 (Kane, Keith), 7:16. 3, Colorado, Landeskog 14 (Comeau, Johnson), 9:59. Penalties–Seabrook, Chi (tripping), 3:15; Teravainen, Chi (hooking), 17:40.

Second Period–None. Penalties– Johnson, Col (slashing), 5:42; Duchene, Col (hooking), 18:18.

Third Period–None. Penalties–Redmond, Col (high-sticking), 14:40.

Shots on Goal–Chicago 14-15-13–42.

Colorado 6-2-16–24.

Power-play opportunities–Chicago 0 of 3; Colorado 0 of 2.

Goalies–Chicago, Crawford 29-12-2 (24 shots-23 saves). Colorado, Pickard 3-3-0 (42-40).

A–18,007 (18,007). T–2:26.

Referees–Brad Watson, Frederick L’Ecuyer. Linesmen–Ryan Galloway, Ryan Gibbons.

CALENDAR Feb. 29 — Trade deadline, 2 p.m.

March 2 — Deadline for national associations to announce minimum 16-player rosters for 2016 World Cup of Hockey.

March 14-16 — General managers meetings, Boca Raton, Fla. April 9 — Final day of regular season.

AHL WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L OL Pct Pts GF Rockford 27 10 3 .693 61 129 Milwaukee 27 13 3 .663 57 125 Charlotte 25 14 2 .628 54 135 Grand Rapids 24 17 1 .581 50 126 Lake Erie 22 16 4 .567 51 114 Wolves 21 19 1 .523 45 126 Iowa 13 27 3 .348 32 101 Manitoba 11 25 3 .337 29 85 Pacific Division W L OL Pct Pts GF Ontario 26 10 3 .700 56 106 Texas 25 17 3 .583 56 180 San Jose 19 14 5 .561 46 112 Stockton 18 16 1 .527 39 109 San Diego 19 18 1 .513 40 99 Bakersfield 18 17 2 .513 40 117 San Antonio 19 20 7 .489 45 131

GA 107 112 129 114 118 127 142 146 GA 76 154 119 111 116 119 143

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

Tuesday’s Games No games scheduled Wednesday’s Games No games scheduled

TRANSACTIONS PROS BASEBALL American League KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Agreed to terms with RHP Peter Moylan on a minor league contract.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Agreed to terms with INF Sherman Johnson, LHP Tyler DeLoach, C Stephen McGee, C Michael Strentz, INF Alex Yarbrough, LHP Greg Mahle, C Taylor Ward, OF Chad Hinshaw, RHP Yunesky Maya, C Wade Wass, RHP Kyle McGowin and LHP Nate Smith to minor league contracts.

MINNESOTA TWINS — Agreed to terms with Of Carlos Quentin on a minor league contract.

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Agreed to terms with LHP Wesley Wright on a minor league contract.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Named Greg Maddux and Raul Ibanez special assistants to the president of baseball operations and the baseball operations department.

MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Agreed to terms with LHP Chris Capuano on a minor league contract.

NEW YORK METS — Traded OF Darrell Ceciliani to Toronto for cash.

SAN DIEGO PADRES — Agreed to terms with RHP Brandon Morrow on a minor league contract.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Agreed to terms with INF Brendan Ryan on a minor league contract.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association HOUSTON ROCKETS — Suspended Houston C Dwight Howard one game for striking the arm of a game official and fined Houston coach J.B. Bickerstaff $10,000 for public criticism of the officiating of Saturday’s game.

FOOTBALL National Football League CINCINNATI BENGALS — Signed RB Bronson Hill to a reserve/future contract.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS — Recalled LW Harry Zolnierczyk from San Diego (AHL).

BLACKHAWKS — Recalled D Viktor Svedberg from Rockford (AHL).

SOCCER Major League Soccer PORTLAND TIMBERS — Transferred M George Fochive to Viborg FF (Superliga-Denmark).

National Women’s Soccer League WASHINGTON SPIRIT — Traded D Katherine Reynolds to Portland for D Alyssa Kleiner.

VOLLEYBALL USA VOLLEYBALL — Announced the retirement of chief executive officer Doug Beal, effective Jan. 2, 2017.

COLLEGES ALCORN STATE — Named Fred McNair football coach.

KANSAS STATE — Agreed to terms with volleyball coach Suzie Fritz to a four-year contract extension through the 2020 season.

LAMAR — Named Henry Zapata women’s associate head soccer coach.

NYU — Named Samantha Miller women’s assistant softball coach.

ST. JOHN’S — Announced women’s soccer M Madeline McCracken has transferred from Boston College.

UTSA — Announced QB Blake Bogenschutz is leaving the football program for health reasons.

• Wednesday, February 3, 2016 • Thoughts on our new design? Email newlook@nwherald.com

Yin and yang is a concept used within Taoism that basically represents two halves that together make a whole.

In layman’s terms, yin would be daytime and yang would be nighttime, which would complete a day.

After spending a little time with them, I find myself wondering whether the Denver Broncos’ Peyton Manning and the Carolina Panthers’ Cam Newton are really that different, or just Yin and Yang?

Both quarterbacks are NFL MVPs, or at least they will be when Newton is announced as this year’s winner Saturday night, the day before their teams square off in Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, California.

They are both No. 1 overall draft picks.

“He’s definitely earning that honor of being the No. 1 pick by being the player that he is,” Manning said of Newton.

Manning could have been talking about himself, and yet the two seem so different.

“I think it’s your job to prepare to have an appreciation and respect for the cerebral part of the game, try to find some type of edge, and for me I’ve always tried to find some type of edge from the cerebral part as a student of the game,” Manning said.

“I’ve been flexible, been willing to learn new things, try new things, take different styles of coaching, I think that has helped me.”

Newton, on the other hand, describes a different approach.

“I’ve said numerous times that I play to have a stage that people will listen to, and I pray to God that I do right by my influence,” he said. “So, when you ask me a question about African-American or being black and mobile, it’s bigger than that, because when I go places and I talk to kids and I talk to parents and I talk to athletes all over, and they look at my story and they see a person, African-American or not, they see something that they can relate to.”

Are those opposites or just two different focuses of players from different backgrounds and generations taking the cerebral approach?

Newton would like to be more like Manning if only he could.

“A lot of things that Peyton has done, is doing, that I wish I could mimic, but I can’t do it like Peyton

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at Arizona 8 p.m.

CSN AM-720 at Sacramento 9 p.m.

WGN AM-1000

SATURDAY

PREPS

SUNDAY

BOYS BASKETBALL

at Dallas 7 p.m.

WGN AM-720 at Denver 8 p.m.

CSN AM-1000

at Minnesota 7 p.m.

CSN AM-1000

at Iowa 7 p.m.

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IOWA 7 p.m.

WCUU

SYCAMORE 59, HAMPSHIRE 55 HAMPSHIRE (55) Bennett 2 0-1 6, Garcia 4 2-2 11, Woods 4 8-12 18, Tuttle 1 2-2 4, Duchaj 3 1-1 7, Cork 2 1-2 7, Dumoulin 1 0-0 2.

Totals: 17 14-21 55.

Sycamore Hampshire

9 12 21 17 – 59 9 17 12 17 – 55

3-point goals: Hampshire 7 (Woods 2, Cork 2, Bennett 2, Garcia).

BURLINGTON CENTRAL 85 HARVARD 42 Harvard 11 10 6 15 – 42 Burlington Central 22 21 20 22 – 85

ON TAP WEDNESDAY

Harvard leading scorers: Eric McDowell 12, Ryo Fog 8.

TV/Radio

GOLF

MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

5:30 p.m.: Illinois at Rutgers, BTN 5:30 p.m.: St. John’s at Xavier, FS1 6 p.m.: Notre Dame at Miami, ESPN2 6 p.m.: Penn St. at Iowa, ESPNU 6 p.m.: Arkansas at Florida, SECN 6 p.m.: Evansville at Northern Iowa, CSN 6 p.m.: Toledo at Western Michigan, CSN+ 7 p.m.: Creighton at Villanova, CBSSN 7:30 p.m.: Maryland at Nebraska, BTN 7:30 p.m.: Marquette at Seton Hall, FS1 8 p.m.: Kansas St. at Kansas, ESPN2 8 p.m.: Oklahoma St. at Texas Tech, ESPNU 8 p.m.: Mississippi at Missouri, SECN 8 p.m.: Southern Illinois at Wichita State, CSN 10 p.m.: Arizona St. at Washington, ESPNU

1 p.m.: LPGA Tour, Coates Golf Championship, first round, at Ocala, Fla., TGC 10 p.m.: European PGA Tour, Omega Dubai Desert Classic, first round, at Dubai, United Arab Emirates

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L Pct GB Cleveland 35 12 .745 — Bulls 26 21 .553 9 Detroit 26 23 .531 10 Indiana 25 23 .521 10½ Milwaukee 20 30 .400 16½ Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 33 16 .673 — Boston 28 22 .560 5½ New York 23 28 .451 11 Brooklyn 12 37 .245 21 Philadelphia 7 41 .146 25½ Southeast Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 28 22 .560 — Miami 27 22 .551 ½ Charlotte 23 25 .479 4 Washington 21 25 .457 5 Orlando 21 26 .447 5½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 40 8 .833 Memphis 29 20 .592 Dallas 28 23 .549 Houston 26 25 .510 New Orleans 18 29 .383 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 37 13 .740 Portland 23 26 .469 Utah 22 25 .468 Denver 19 30 .388 Minnesota 14 35 .286 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 44 4 .917 L.A. Clippers 32 16 .667 Sacramento 21 27 .438 Phoenix 14 36 .280 L.A. Lakers 9 41 .180

GB — 11½ 13½ 15½ 21½ GB — 13½ 13½ 17½ 22½ GB — 12 23 31 36

Tuesday’s Games Boston 97, New York 89 Houston 115, Miami 102 Toronto 104, Phoenix 97 Milwaukee at Portland (n) Minnesota at L.A. Lakers (n) Wednesday’s Games Bulls at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

Atlanta at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Cleveland at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Indiana at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Detroit at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Orlando at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Golden State at Washington, 7 p.m.

New Orleans at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

Miami at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Denver at Utah, 8 p.m.

Minnesota at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

Monday’s Games Utah 105, Bulls 96, OT Cleveland 111, Indiana 106, OT

3-point goals: Alden-Hebron 1 (Mindrum).

7 p.m.: Golden State at Washington, ESPN 9 p.m.: Bulls at Sacramento, WGN, AM-1000 9:30 p.m.: Minnesota at L.A. Clippers, ESPN

GL NORTH 56, WOODSTOCK NORTH 20 WOODSTOCK NORTH (20) Coalson 0 2-4 2, Zinnen 2 0-0 5, Langreck 1 0-0 3, Devore 1 0-0 2, Mergl 1 0-0 2, Labude 1 0-0 2, Ortiz 1 0-0 2, Ritter 0 0-2 0, Medina 1 0-0 2. Totals: 8 0-2 20.

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3-point goals: Woodstock North 2 (Langreck, Zinnen).

SOCCER

1:45 p.m.: Premier League, Chelsea at Watford, NBCSN

BETTING ODDS

Detroit 105, Brooklyn 100 Memphis 110, New Orleans 95 Oklahoma City 114, Washington 98 Atlanta 112, Dallas 97 San Antonio 107, Orlando 92 Denver 112, Toronto 93 Sacramento 111, Milwaukee 104

MEN’S COLLEGE TOP 25 SCHEDULE Tuesday’s Games No. 1 Oklahoma 95, TCU 72 DePaul 77, No. 11 Providence 70 No. 14 West Virginia 81, No. 13 Iowa State 76 Tennessee 84, No. 20 Kentucky 77 No. 22 Indiana 80, Michigan 67 Georgia 69, No. 25 South Carolina 56 Wednesday’s Games No. 3 Villanova vs. Creighton, 7 p.m.

No. 4 Maryland at Nebraska, 7:30 p.m.

No. 5 Iowa vs. Penn State, 6 p.m.

No. 6 Xavier vs. St. John’s, 5:30 p.m.

No. 7 Kansas vs. Kansas State, 8 p.m.

No. 9 Virginia vs. Boston College, 6 p.m.

No. 17 Miami vs. Notre Dame, 6 p.m.

No. 21 Wichita State vs. Southern Illinois, 8 p.m.

No. 23 Arizona at Washington State, 9 p.m.

Other scores MIDWEST Akron 80, Ohio 68 Ball St. 72, Bowling Green 64 Butler 87, Georgetown 76 Cent. Michigan 88, Kent St. 61 E. Michigan 94, Miami (Ohio) 69 Indiana St. 63, Drake 56 Missouri St. 77, Bradley 71 Toledo 89, W. Michigan 62

WOMEN’S COLLEGE TOP 25 SCHEDULE Tuesday’s Games No. 5 Maryland 87, Purdue 67 No. 15 Stanford 53, California 46 Wednesday’s Games No. 1 UConn at Tulane, 7 p.m.

No. 4 Baylor vs. Kansas State, 7 p.m.

No. 17 Michigan State vs. Michigan, 6 p.m.

No. 19 South Florida vs. Cincinnati, 6 p.m.

No. 20 Oklahoma vs. No. 25 Oklahoma State, 7 p.m.

Other scores MIDWEST Iowa St. 63, Kansas 53 Nebraska 87, Penn St. 69

ALDEN-HEBRON (41) Mindrum 5 4-5 14, Stelle 1 0-0 2, LeJune 6 3-6 15, Stauss 2 0-0 4, Norton 1 2-2 4, Vizi 0 1-2 1. Totals: 15 10-15 41.

Harvest Christian 19 22 14 15 – 70 Alden-Hebron 6 6 10 19 – 41

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PREGAME.COM NBA Wednesday FAVORITE LINE O/U UNDERDOG SACRAMENTO OFF (OFF) Bulls CHARLOTTE OFF (OFF) Cleveland Atlanta 8 (207) PHILADELPHIA Indiana 7 (200½) BROOKLYN BOSTON 4 (210) Detroit OKLAHOMA CITY 13 (211½) Orlando Golden State 10½ (224½) WASHINGTON DALLAS OFF (OFF) Miami SAN ANTONIO 12½ (207) New Orleans UTAH 6½ (195) Denver LA CLIPPERS 11 (207) Minnesota COLLEGE BASKETBALL Wednesday FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG Illinois 6½ RUTGERS XAVIER 24 St. John’s VIRGINIA 24½ Boston College MIAMI 5½ Notre Dame ST. JOSEPH’S 6½ St. Bonaventure IOWA 17½ Penn St Va Commonwealth 14 LA SALLE RICHMOND 13 George Mason N. IOWA 2 Evansville FLORIDA 9 Arkansas TEXAS TECH 6½ Oklahoma St G. WASHINGTON 7 Davidson VILLANOVA 12½ Creighton LOYOLAOFCHICAGO 1 Illinois St SETON HALL 7½ Marquette Maryland 6 NEBRASKA KANSAS 11½ Kansas St WICHITA ST 15½ S. Illinois Mississippi 3 MISSOURI Arizona 11 WASHINGTON ST UC Irvine 3½ CAL POLY UC RIVERSIDE 5 CS Northridge Fresno St 6½ SAN JOSE ST WASHINGTON 5 Arizona St National Hockey League Wednesday LINE UNDERDOG OFF Buffalo -155 Detroit -120 Carolina

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FAVORITE Carolina

LINE OFF +145 +110

NFL SUPER BOWL 50 TODAY O/U UNDERDOG 5½ (45) Denver

Home teams in CAPS Updated odds available at Pregame.com

FOOTBALL NFL Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7 At Santa Clara, Calif.

Denver vs. Carolina, 5:30 p.m. (CBS)

MCHENRY 55, DUNDEE-CROWN 39 MCHENRY (55) Bellich 2 6-6 11, Wilson 3 0-0 7, Markgraff 2 1-3 5, Mohr 3 1-3 8, OíToole 1 2-2 4, Klein 1 4-4 7, Mulhall 1 4-5 6, G. Calabrese 2 2-2 7, Lersch 0 0-0 0. Totals: 15 20-25 55.

DUNDEE-CROWN (39) Wiechmann 0 0-0 0, Shydlowski 1 3-4 5, Jay 0 0-0 0, Agacki 2 0-0 4, Orndahl 6 2-2 18, Carlson 1 0-0 2, Barber 2 0-2 5, Buske 0 0-0 0, Powell 0 2-4 2, Minter 1 0-0 3, Bergeron 0 0-0 0. Totals: 13 7-12 39.

McHenry Dundee-Crown

14 16 10 15 – 55 15 2 4 18 – 39

3-point goals: McHenry 5 (Bellich, Wilson, Mohr, Klein, G. Calabrese), Dundee-Crown 6 (Orndahl 4, Barber, Minter). Total fouls: McHenry 18, Dundee-Crown 18.

CL SOUTH 55, CARY-GROVE 41 CARY-GROVE (41) Loch 1 0-0 3, Beaugureau 5 0-0 14, Celske 2 0-0 4, Schmidt 9 0-0 18, Ivarson 1 0-0 2. Totals 18 0-0 41.

CRYSTAL LAKE SOUTH (55) Nolan 1 0-0 2, Geske 11 3-5 29, Buckner 4 1-1 9, Friesen 2 0-0 4, Meyers 0 3-6 3, Wilde 2 1-1 6, Haskin 1 0-0 2. Totals 20 10-15 55.

Cary-Grove CL South

9 9 15 8 – 41 19 12 14 10 – 55

3-point goals: Cary-Grove -5 (Beaugureau 4, Loch 1). Crystal Lake South- 5 (Geske 4, Wilde 1). Total Fouls: CaryGrove 16, Crystal Lake South 9.

PRAIRIE RIDGE 84, CL CENTRAL 38 PRAIRIE RIDGE (84) Dorn 4 2-2 10, Otto 4 0-0 9, Lamb 3 2-2 9, T. Loeding 4 0-0 8, Bradshaw 2 2-2 7, Card 2 2-2 6, Queen 3 0-0 6, D. Stenzel 3 0-0 6, Delage 2 1-2 5, Potter 1 2-2 4, Eschweiler 2 0-0 4, K. Stenzel 1 0-0 2, Jones 1 0-0 2, Hoyland 0 2-4 2, K. Loeding 1 0-0 2.

Paulsen 0 0-0 0. Totals 33 13-16 84.

CRYSTAL LAKE CENTRAL (38) Freund 4 0-0 10, Wittenberg 3 2-2 8, Vesely 2 0-0 5, Timmerman 1 2-5 4, Knoeppel 1 0-0 3, Douros 1 1-2 3, Violett 1 1-2 3, Pump 0 1-2 1, Ray 0 1-2 1, Ellman 0 0-0 0, Keene 0 0-0 0, Novy 0 0-0 0.

Totals: 13 8-15 38.

Prairie Ridge CL Central

23 26 16 19 – 84 9 10 5 14 – 38

3-point goals: Crystal Lake Central 4 (Freund 2, Knoeppel 1, Vesely 1), Prairie Ridge 3 (Bradshaw 1, Otto 1, Lamb 1).

JACOBS 52, HUNTLEY 44 JACOBS (52) Krutwig 9 2-3 20, Balkcom 4 2-2 11, Nelson 2 0-0 5, Ross 1 2-3 5, Phillips 2 0-0

4, Randl 1 1-1 3, Kale 1 0-0 2, Schwartz 1 0-0 2, Price 0 0-0 0, Materna 0 0-0 0, Rechtsteiner 0 0-0 0. Totals: 21 7-9 52.

HUNTLEY (44) Seng 5 2-2 13, Oladipo 5 0-0 11, Spoeth 4 0-3 9, Flores 2 0-0 5, Nwogu 0 3-4 3, Tizora 1 0-0 3, Parks 0 0-0 0. Totals: 17 5-9 44.

Jacobs Huntley

13 8 13 18 – 52 9 10 9 16 – 44

3-point goals: Jacobs 3 (Nelson, Balkcom, Ross), Huntley 5 (Spoeth, Seng, Flores, Oladipo, Tizora).

Through games of Jan. 30 Fox Valley Conference Fox Division Team Conf. Ov’ll.

Prairie Ridge 8-0 17-3 Grayslake North 6-1 16-2 Woodstock 6-3 15-5 Grayslake Central 4-3 11-8 Hampshire 3-6 5-13 CL Central 1-8 2-16 Woodstock North 1-8 3-13 Fox Valley Conference Valley Division Team Conf. Ov’ll.

Jacobs 6-0 17-4 CL South 5-1 12-8 McHenry 3-3 8-14 Huntley 2-4 7-15 Cary-Grove 2-4 5-15 Dundee-Crown 0-6 1-16 Big Northern Conference East Division Team Conf. Ov’ll.

Burlington Central 8-0 19-2 Marengo 7-2 16-6 Genoa-Kingston 6-2 11-8 Rockford Christian 5-4 10-10 Johnsburg 4-4 11-12 Richmond-Burton 1-6 8-14 North Boone 2-7 11-10 Harvard 0-8 9-13 East Suburban Catholic Conference Team Conf. Ov’ll.

Marian Catholic 4-0 17-4 Benet Academy 4-1 18-3 St. Viator 3-1 14-4 Marist 3-2 17-4 St. Patrick 3-2 11-10 Joliet Catholic 3-2 16-3 Niles Notre Dame 2-3 16-5 Marian Central 1-4 13-6 Nazareth 1-4 4-15 Carmel 0-5 9-11

AREA STATISTICS LEADERS (Through games of Jan. 30) Scoring (Minimum six games) Player, School Games Pts. Avg. Adam Pischke, MC 19 446 23.5 Zach Knobloch, Mgo 22 503 22.9 Zach Geske, CLS 20 370 18.5 Cameron Krutwig, Jac 20 321 16.1 Danny Schmidt, C-G 19 287 15.1 Blaine Bayer, R-B 18 268 14.9 Vannis Smith, Wdk 19 270 14.2 Mike Volkening, Mgo 22 307 14.0 Luke Tuttle, Hamp 18 234 13.0 Chris Bradshaw, PR 19 245 12.9 Dan Shook, Wdk 19 242 12.7 Tanner Kreassig, Jbg 20 248 12.4 Jake Kaufman, R-B 18 221 12.3 Payton Otto, PR 20 245 12.3 Vic Ortiz, WN 17 204 12.0 Sam Ohlrich, MC 16 187 11.7 Free-throw percentage (Minimum 15 attempts) Player, School FTM-FTA Pctg.

Zach Knobloch, Mgo 77-86 89.6 Zach Beaugureau, C-G 16-19 84.2 Chris Bradshaw, PR 31-38 81.6 Payton Otto, PR 37-46 80.4 Luke Tuttle, Hamp 30-38 78.9 Blaine Bayer, R-B 52-66 78.8 Adam Pischke, MC 125-162 77.2 T.J. Kaufmann, MC 26-34 76.5 Deion Garcia, Hamp 32-42 76.2 Tanner Kreassig, Jbg 57-75 76.0 Sam Ohlrich, MC 44-58 75.9 J.J. Flores, Hunt 48-64 75.0 Jack Orndahl, D-C 24-32 75.0 3-Pointers Player, School Zach Knobloch, Mgo Christopher Bradshaw, PR Zach Geske, CLS Vannis Smith, Wdk Adam Pischke, MC Blaine Bayer, R-B Zach Beaugureau, C-G Victor Ortiz, WN Ryan Phillips, Jac Mike Volkening, Mgo Jack Orndahl, D-C Matt Seng, Hunt Luke Tuttle, Hamp Payton Otto, PR

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GIRLS BASKETBALL RICHMOND-BURTON 60 CRYSTAL LAKE CENTRAL 56 RICHMOND-BURTON (60) Retherford 0 1-2 1, Davids 4 2-4 10, Hogan 4 3-4 14, Vlasak 3 2-2 9, Olsen 0 3-6 3, Legnaioli 1 2-3 5, Hahn 3 0-1

6, Stupienski 2 1-2 5, Curran 2 3-4 7.

Totals: 19 17-28 60.

CL Central 13 12 19 12 – 56 Richmond-Burton 12 15 9 24 – 60 3-point goals: Richmond-Burton 5 (Hogan 3, Vlasak, Legnaioli).

BURLINGTON CENTRAL 75 HARVARD 10 HARVARD (10) Davies 1 0-0 2, L. Garcia 2 0-0 5, Y. Garcia 1 0-0 3. Totals: 4 0-0 10.

Harvard 0 2 3 5 – 10 Burlington Central 28 19 15 13 – 75 3-point goals: Harvard 1 (Yesenia Garcia).

MARIAN CENTRAL 65 NAZARETH ACADEMY 51 MARIAN CENTRAL (65) Garrelts 11 0-0 27, Shukis 1 0-0 2, Lindquist 5 1-2 12, Gillespie 2 0-0 4, Knuth 1 0-0 2, Radecki 2 0-0 4, Villont 1 0-0 2, Rhodes 4 4-4 12. Totals: 27 5-6 65.

Nazareth Academy 17 9 13 12 – 51 Marian Central 16 18 9 22 – 65 3-point goals: Marian Central 6 (Garrelts 5, Lindquist).

Through games of Jan. 30 Fox Valley Conference Fox Division Team Conf. Ov’ll.

Grayslake Central 7-2 11-10 Prairie Ridge 7-2 15-9 Hampshire 7-2 16-7 Grayslake North 6-3 14-9 Woodstock North 2-6 9-13 Woodstock 3-7 11-14 CL Central 0-9 2-19 Fox Valley Conference Valley Division Team Conf. Ov’ll.

Huntley 7-0 22-3 CL South 5-2 17-8 Dundee-Crown 4-3 12-13 Jacobs 3-4 8-13 McHenry 1-6 9-16 Cary-Grove 1-6 7-16 Big Northern Conference East Division Team Conf. Ov’ll.

Burlington Central 9-0 17-1 Johnsburg 9-1 21-2 Genoa-Kingston 7-2 12-9 Richmond-Burton 5-5 9-11 Marengo 5-8 7-17 North Boone 3-4 5-12 Rockford Christian 2-5 2-10 Harvard 0-10 0-18

AREA STATISTICS LEADERS Scoring (Through games of Jan. 30) (Minimum six games) Player, School Games Pts. Avg. Ali Andrews, Hunt 25 535 21.4 Emma Benoit, Hamp 23 395 17.2 Haley Ahr, WN 23 381 16.6 Chanel Fanter, CLS 25 397 15.9 Vannessa Garrelts, MC 22 340 15.5 Aannah Interrante, Jbg 23 339 14.7 Melissa Barker, D-C 26 355 13.7 Allison Michalski, D-C 25 333 13.3 Liz Alsot, McH 26 322 12.4 Annika Sevcik, CLS 24 292 12.2 Katie Sowa, C-G 18 211 11.7 Jenifer Crain, Wdk 25 281 11.2 Brecken Overly, Wdk 25 279 11.2 Molly Steffen, CLC 7 78 11.1 Madison Haslow, CLC 20 214 10.7 Jazza Johns, Jbg 19 202 10.6 Aly Clark, PR 19 196 10.3 Kaleigh Johnson, McH 26 260 10.0 Free-throw percentage (Minimum 15 attempts) Player, School FTM-FTA Pctg.

Molly Steffen, CLC 14-15 93.3 Kayla Barreto, Hunt 25-29 86.2 Katie Sowa, C-G 44-52 84.6 Maddie Busch, WN 57-69 82.6 Ali Andrews, Hunt 100-121 82.6 Talia Surges, Jac 26-33 78.8 Brecken Overly, Wdk 53-68 77.9 Sami Zieman, WN 14-18 77.7 Chanel Fanter, CLS 79-103 76.7 Maddie Haslow, CLC 35-47 74.5 Madison Butler, WN 23-31 74.2 Maddie Gorz, C-G 26-35 74.2 Teaghan Richman, Jac 20-27 74.1 3-Pointers Player, School Melissa Barker, D-C Vannessa Garrelts, MC Aannah Interrante, Jbg Izzy Gscheidle, McH Kaila Rondorf, Mgo Allie Hogan, R-B Madison Haslow, CLC Nicole Durben, Jac Chanel Fanter, CLS Ali Andrews, Hunt Jenifer Crain, Wdk Kayla Barreto, Hunt Brecken Overly, Wdk Maddie Gorz, C-G

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NEW YORK – Lady Gaga is set to sing the national anthem Sunday at the Super Bowl.

The NFL told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Gaga will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, where the Carolina Panthers will take on the Denver Broncos.

Academy Award winning actress Marlee Matlin will perform in American Sign Language during the national anthem.

Super Bowl 50 will air on CBS, and halftime show performers include Coldplay and Beyonce.

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Lady Gaga to sing tribute to Bowie at Grammys

NEW YORK – Lady Gaga will pay tribute to the late David Bowie during the Grammy Awards later this month.

The Grammys announced Tuesday that Gaga will perform a “multisensory tribute” to Bowie at the Feb. 15 ceremony in Los Angeles.

Nile Rodgers, who worked with Bowie on the 1983 hit “Let’s Dance,” will be the musical director for Gaga’s tribute.

Bowie died of cancer last month only days after releasing a new album.

LL Cool J will host the annual music awards show for the fifth consecutive year.

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Burt Reynolds appears Aug. 22 at the Wizard World Chicago Comic-Con in Chicago. The South by Southwest Film Conference and Festival unveiled the slate for its 23rd edition, including a documentary on Burt Reynolds. SXSW Film runs from March 11 to 19.

SXSW slate includes Reynolds documentary, McBride comedy NEW YORK – The South by Southwest Film Conference and Festival unveiled the slate for its 23rd edition, including premieres of a documentary on Burt Reynolds and an upcoming HBO series from Danny McBride.

As usual for SXSW, the 139 films announced Tuesday by the Austin, Texas, festival are heavy on music documentaries, thrillers and comedies.

Among them are Jesse Moss’ “The Bandit,” about Reynolds; the Ethan Hawke-starring revenge thriller from Blumhouse Pictures, “In a Valley of Violence;” a first-person action film starring Sharlto Copley, “Hardcore Henry;” and McBride’s upcoming comedy series, “Vice Principals.”

Other selections include Mike Birbiglia’s “Don’t Think Twice,” starring Keegan-Michael Key; the Adam Scott-Nick Kroll comedy, “My Blind Brother”; and Marina Zenovich’s documentary on the Duke Lacrosse scandal, “Fantastic Lies.”

A few films that previously played at festivals will stop in Austin, including Jean-Marc Vallee’s “Demolition,” starring Jake Gyllenhaal; Don Cheadle’s Miles Davis biopic, “Miles Ahead”; and the Chet Baker biopic, “Born to Be Blue,” starring Hawke.

The nine-day festival will kick off March 11 with the previously announced opener: the Richard Linklater ’80s comedy, “Everybody Wants Some.”

Also previously slated to debut at SXSW is Paul Reubens’ Pee-wee return, “Pee-wee’s Big Holiday,” for Netflix, and Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s comic book adaptation “Preacher,” an AMC series.

‘Star Wars,’ ‘Jurassic World’ nominated for Kids Choice

LOS ANGELES – Stormtroopers, superheroes, dinosaurs and Cinderella are among the nominees at this year’s Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.

The cable network announced Tuesday that “Ant-Man,” “Avengers: Age of Ultron, “Cinderella,” “Daddy’s Home,” “Jurassic World,” “Pitch Perfect 2,” “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” and “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2” are up for the favorite film prize at the 29th annual ceremony.

The slime-filled extravaganza honoring kids’ pop-culture picks will be held March 12 at the Forum in Inglewood, California.

Blake Shelton is serving as host of the viewer-voted honors.

Other nominees include “The Big Bang Theory,” “The Flash,” “Modern Family,” “Once Upon a Time,” “The Muppets” and “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” for favorite family TV show.

Talk show host Corden to host the Tony Awards

NEW YORK – James Corden will be staying up late for real to host the Tony Awards.

The host of CBS’s “The Late Late Show” will make his debut as the emcee June 12 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. The British comedian and actor has been on Broadway twice and won a Tony in 2012 as best leading actor in a play for “One Man, Two Guvnors.”

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be hosting the Tony Awards. Both times I’ve worked on Broadway have been amongst the happiest times of my professional life. I consider it a huge honor to be asked to host such an incredible night. It’s gonna be fun, I can’t wait to dust off my tap shoes!” Corden said in a statement.

Streep-led jury to choose winners at Berlin festival

BERLIN – New movies starring Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman and Kirsten Dunst will compete for the top honors at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival with offerings from Iran, Tunisia, the Philippines and elsewhere, with Meryl Streep presiding over the jury that will choose the winners.

Eighteen movies are in contention for the Golden Bear prize at the first of the year’s major European film festivals. In its 66th edition this year, it runs from Feb. 11 to 21. The typically diverse program was presented by organizers Tuesday.

It’s hard to pin down any single overarching theme, but festival director Dieter Kosslick said many movies at this year’s event address “the search for happiness” and “migration in the world in very varying forms.”

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS Comedian Shelley Berman is 91. Actress Blythe Danner is 73. Singer Dennis Edwards (The Temptations) is 73. Guitarist Dave Davies of The Kinks is 69. Singer Melanie is 69. Actress Morgan Fairchild is 66. Actor Nathan Lane is 60. Guitarist Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth is

60. Actor Thomas Calabro (“Melrose Place”) is 57. Actress Maura Tierney is 51. Singer Daddy Yankee is 40. Singer Jessica Harp (The Wreckers) is 34. Actor Matthew Moy (“2 Broke Girls”) is 32. Actress Rebel is 30. Rapper Sean Kingston is 26.

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NORRISTOWN, Pa. – The former district attorney who declined a decade ago to bring sex-crime charges against Bill Cosby testified Tuesday that the decision was intended to forever close the door on prosecuting the comedian.

Former Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor took the stand at a pretrial hearing in a bid by Cosby’s lawyers to get the case against the TV star thrown out because of what they say is a nonprosecution agreement with Castor.

The current district attorney has said there is no record of any such agreement.

Cosby, 78, was arrested and charged in December with drugging and violating former Temple University athletic department employee Andrea Constand at his suburban Philadelphia mansion in 2004. He could get up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

Castor said Tuesday that he believed Constand’s story but that proving it would have been problematic because of serious flaws in the case, and so he declined to bring charges in 2005.

He said that he made the decision as a representative of the state and that it

chance he could’ve been prosecuted,” Castor said, referring to the damaging testimony unsealed last summer.

Castor said he hoped, correctly, at the time that the decision not to prosecute would free the comedian to testify in the lawsuit and help Constand win damages. She eventually settled for an undisclosed amount.

The former DA said he “wanted there to be some measure of justice” for Constand, explaining, “I thought making Mr. Cosby pay money was the best I was going to be able to set the stage for.”

He added: “I was hopeful that I had made Ms. Constand a millionaire.”

He said he relayed word to Cosby’s then-attorney, Walter Phillips, that Cosby would not be charged. However, Castor said the two lawyers did not have an actual agreement that Cosby would testify in exchange for not being AP photo prosecuted.

Phillips has since died.

Actor and comedian Bill Cosby arrives for a court appearance Tuesday in Norristown, Pa. Kevin Steele, the newly elected DA Cosby was arrested and charged with drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his who is pursuing the case, has said Coshome in January 2004. by would need an immunity agreement was intended to last in perpetuity. to testify without invoking his Fifth in writing to get the case thrown out.

“For all time, yes,” Castor said when Amendment right against self-incrimi- He has said he has no evidence one expressed. nation in a lawsuit brought against him ists.

And he suggested that Cosby and his by Constand.

It was not immediately clear when lawyer at the time had the same under“Cosby would’ve had to have been Common Pleas Judge Steven T. O’Neill standing, because Cosby later agreed nuts to say those things if there was any would rule.

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HEALTH

Learning to run in middle age

The right app, the right gear and a little motivation make it possible

By BETH J. HARPAZ The Associated Press

NEW YORK – It’s the last five minutes of my 45-minute run. I’m panting.

Sweating. Tuning out the occasional twinge of pain from a knee, calf or foot. Just focusing on the rhythm of my sneakers on the road.

I’m a 50-something baby boomer who’s never been to a gym or taken an exercise class. A few months ago, I decided to learn to run. I wanted to recapture that feeling of freedom and joy I remembered from childhood, when I could effortlessly dash across a park or run home without stopping to catch my breath.

But there seemed to be so many obstacles to taking up running in middle age: gear, time, weather, fear of injury, discomfort. Would I ever be able to do it for more than a few minutes without gasping?

Here’s how I learned to run.

The app

I’m a boomer, but millennials are my gurus. If I’ve got a problem, they’ve got an app. A 20-something cousin told me about the Couch to 5K app. She said it made running painless by increasing your time and distance very gradually.

I downloaded the app to my phone for $2.99. It was easy to use. I clicked “Week 1 Day 1” and followed instructions: a five-minute warmup walk; then, for 20 minutes, alternating one minute of jogging with 90 seconds of walking; ending with a five-minute, cool-down walk. The app doesn’t give you any breaks based on age. But the intervals gradually increased over nine weeks until I was running 30 minutes straight. I checked out other running apps – there are many – but they seemed unnecessarily complicated.

Part of my learning curve was remembering to use my app’s lock key to prevent accidental swipes that paused, fast-forwarded or rewound the program as I ran. Another issue: Whenever the app bumped me up a notch – say from five to 10 minutes running, the increases at first seemed impossible.

But each time, I upped my game.

At the end of the nine-week program, I was doing over 3 miles. I added more time and distance using the “free run” setting so the app’s log could keep tracking my data.

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A jogger readies for a run in Prospect Park in Brooklyn, N.Y. Novice runners who begins training in middle age must find the right shoes and overcome fears of injury and the humiliation of being passed by younger, fitter millennials every time they go out on a run.

I’m still searching for the perfect music for my runs, switching between Spotify, Pandora and less well-known sites such as Songza and Slacker Radio. I like listening to new songs, but some lyrics are too explicit for my middle-age sensibilities. Even so, I refuse to make oldies playlists – although “Get Off of My Cloud” is the right tempo for my slow pace.

on a $150 pair with extra heel padding – three times more than I have ever paid for sneakers. The heel pain was nearly gone within two runs.

I also raided my teenage son’s closet. I wore tank tops and his basketball shorts until the weather changed; now I wear his jerseys, long pants, cap and windbreaker. The cold bothers me less than I’d imagined.

Gear and weather

Finding time

I didn’t want to buy new gear. But I needed weather-appropriate clothing and good sneakers – not the crummy, ancient ones I usually wear.

I dug out an unused pair of cross-trainers I’d bought at a New Balance tent sale long ago for $40. But after three months, my heel ached.

I went to the running-gear retailer JackRabbit, where I’d also bought a sports bra, and submitted to the store’s evaluation process: You run on a treadmill; they videotape you and recommend the right shoes. I splurged

Between commuting, work and other commitments, 12-hour days are my norm. Finding time to run is hard.

Once a week, I run a 5K loop in my local park about 6 a.m. It’s dark when I start, but the park is well-lit, with enough joggers, bikers and even parents pushing strollers to feel safe.

And the sky is awesome – planets and moon, then sunrise.

Once a week, I run at night on busy local streets. I’ve discovered a whole after-dark world out there: runners, dog-walkers, teenagers, cleaning

crews, take-out delivery men, spooning couples, smokers and homeless people.

When I run the park weekends in the daytime, the sunshine feels luxurious.

Mind, body and racing

I’m less worried about speed than injury. A friend who started running with me at the end of the summer stopped after a few weeks due to aches and pains.

I watch videos and read all the advice and debates on warming up, stretches, treating soreness, preventing injury and running form.

All of it’s worth the trouble. I sleep better and feel more serene running.

Call it runner’s high, dopamine, endorphins – troubles fly from my head with every step. Sometimes I can’t stop smiling.

It brings me back to that feeling I remembered from childhood: running with freedom and joy.

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babies harbored more of two bacteria species – Lactobacillus and Bacteroides – that are thought to play a role in WASHINGTON – Sharing bacteria in training the immune system, and that the operating room normally is a no-no, were nearly absent in the untreated but in a novel experiment, researchers C-section babies. are giving babies born by C-section a The bigger question is not just how dose of presumably protective germs the bugs affect early microbiome develfrom mom’s birth canal. opment but whether that translates to We share our bodies with microbes better health years later. For example, – on the skin, in the mouth, in the gut – previous studies have suggested babies that help keep us healthy, a community, born by C-section have a higher risk or microbiome, that starts forming at of developing asthma, allergies and birth. Usually, a vaginal birth marks certain other health conditions, and no babies’ first massive exposure to the one knows why. bacteria. But babies born by C-section Dominguez-Bello began the pilot miss out on those particular bugs, somestudy at the University of Puerto Rico thing many scientists suspect could but now has expanded it at NYU, with have consequences later in life.

84 babies enrolled so far whose microMonday, researchers reported the biomes are being tested for a year. AlAP photo ready, she has 13,000 samples waiting to first hint it’s possible to at least partly NYU senior research coordinator Nora Henderson collects samples of bacteria from twin be analyzed if she can find the funding. restore mom’s missing microbes to babies born surgically, simply by swab- boys at their Mamaroneck, N.Y., home on Jan. 29, 2016.

“That rationale does make sense,” bing those infants with their mother’s said Gregor Reid, a microbiology profesFar more research is needed to prove more than 1,500 samples of different vaginal fluid within two minutes of sor at Canada’s University of Western if the technique really works – or makes body sites to see how the infants’ own birth.

Ontario, who wasn’t involved with a difference in babies’ health. microbiomes were developing.

“What we are going to show is how the study and wants to see more such This first-step attempt to manipulate The specially exposed C-section babies assemble their microbiome,” research. “The first few years of life are birth microbes was very small, compar- babies developed microbial neighsaid microbiologist Maria Gloria when we are programmed for long-term ing seven babies born vaginally with borhoods that were more similar to Dominguez-Bello of New York Univerhealth. What this study is trying to say 11 born by scheduled C-section, four of vaginally born infants than to the other is, ‘I wonder how critical the vaginal sity, who led the pilot study published whom got that dose of mom’s bacteria. tots born surgically, Dominguez-Bello in the journal Nature Medicine. “Do microbiome is to this whole programOver the next month, researchers took reported. In particular, the swabbed C-section babies ever catch up?” ming concept?’ ” The Associated Press

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BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

The bidding guides the declarer’s play

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe said, “Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may start a winning game.”

Sometimes at the bridge table, if you want to have a winning game, you have to make daring bids and plays.

The North-South spade suit, contract and opening lead are the same as the last two days, but there the similarities end. How should South try to make three no-trump after West leads the spade five?

West opened with a weak two-bid, showing a decent six-card suit and some 5-10 points. Over North’s takeout double, South would have preferred a stronger spade holding for his threeno-trump bid, but with such a flat hand, he did not expect that five of a minor would make.

South has eight top tricks: one spade (because of the lead), four hearts and three clubs. He must play on diamonds for the extra winner. But that means losing the lead twice, and the opponents are threatening to win too many tricks.

On the previous two days, it was right for declarer immediately to put up dummy’s spade queen. Then his follow-up play was determined by what happened at that trick.

Here, though, suppose South does that. If he wins the trick and plays a diamond, East takes the trick and returns his second spade. West runs the suit for down two. Or, if East takes the queen with the ace and leads back his second spade, West will surely have a high diamond as an entry card.

The secret is to play low from the dummy and low from hand too. South will succeed whenever the contract is makable.

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Newspaper Enterprise Association TODAY – Bring about change. You will make a difference if you stand up for your rights and are firm in your convictions. Change can be good if it is well orchestrated and meaningful. You can boost your reputation by becoming a leader. Follow your heart and be progressive.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – A last-minute change will turn out to be beneficial. An interview or proposal will lead to a better position and standard of living.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Focus on the positive to make a difference.

Anxiety will lead to a bad decision.

A practical approach will bring good results. Be articulate when asking for favors.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Choose to participate. Stay active and pursue your goals. A challenge will get you moving in the right direction. Offer

your experience and knowledge in order to get ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Do the groundwork and get your plans up and running. If you invest in yourself and the skills you have mastered, recognition and valuable connections will follow. Love is featured.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Be disciplined when it comes to completing unfinished business. A partnership will need tweaking in order to work. Learn from your mistakes, especially where relationships are concerned.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Keep an open mind and a closed mouth. It’s to your advantage not to let others know what you are up to until you have a well-thought-out plan ready to be launched.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – A change will do you good. A short trip or visit to a place that offers knowledge or provides the motivation you require to get things done will lead to greater success.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Watch the

actions of others, and choose your words carefully to avoid being caught in the middle of someone else’s dilemma or fight. Invest your time in things you want to do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – You will be rewarded if you take care of your responsibilities and the needs of elders or youngsters in your life. Stop procrastinating and start implementing the changes you’ve been considering.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – You will get back what you give out. Help someone in a unique fashion in order to find a new way to use your skills. A service you provide will lead to prosperity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Problems will escalate quickly if you evade issues or the truth about your feelings.

Face the music so you can move on without regret.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – If you open up about your plans, someone will offer a unique perspective that will help you add necessary final touches.

Enjoy the limelight.

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throughout the day.

There are other options, too. See if colleagues will agree to a true “standing meeting.” Get up and walk to your co-worker’s office rather than relying heavily on email.

Here are a few other suggestions to incorporate throughout your day: • Set an alarm to go off every 30 to 60 minutes during the day. When it rings, get up and walk around. I use this trick myself.

• Pace during phone calls. Stand up and walk around when you’re on the phone. I use this one, too.

• Make TV time less sedentary. Watch TV standing up instead of sitting down. If you’re really motivated, march in place or swing your arms. I’m considering this one.

I spend a lot of time sitting at my computer, writing this column (and other things). Roughly every half-hour, I get up, walk around, walk up and down one flight of stairs and wave my arms around. I’m convinced it makes me less stiff.

Also, several studies have shown constant fidgeting can burn off close to 300 calories a day, which helps control your weight. By fidgeting, I refer to things such as pacing the floor or just constantly shifting your weight or wiggling around in your chair.

We’re not talking about training for a triathlon here – just some simple changes that won’t even cause you to break a sweat.

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Dear Dr. K: Several of my colleagues have switched to standing desks. Does standing really make that much of a difference to your health?

Dear Reader: Research suggests the more we sit, the more we’re likely to develop heart disease and other illnesses, including diabetes and cancer. Whether it’s sitting at the computer to get some work done or on the couch watching TV, too many hours spent on our bottoms increases the risk of dying from any cause – even if you exercise regularly.

Think of it this way: Say you sleep for eight hours. That leaves 16 hours in your day. Even the most physically active among us, who exercise one or even two hours a day, still have 14 hours to fill. That’s a lot of time.

A study recently published in the European Heart Journal suggests spending more of that time standing, as opposed to sitting, can have a big impact on your health. For the study, researchers monitored the activity levels of roughly 700 adults to determine how much time they spent sitting, standing, walking slowly and walking at a moderate to vigorous pace.

Every two hours a day spent sitting was associated with an increase in weight and waist size, as well as in levels of blood sugar and cholesterol.

As you might expect, time spent walking rather than sitting not only lowered cholesterol and blood sugar levels, but also reduced waist size and weight. Perhaps more surprisingly, simply substituting two hours of standing for sitting also improved blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

A standing desk is certainly one way to increase the time you stand

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Dear Abby: I recently decided I wanted to help an infertile couple conceive by becoming an egg donor. I’m well-educated and have a job I love. I understand the commitment both time-wise and emotionally. I now am part of a registry, and I could be selected for a donation at any time.

Like other young women, I am dating. However, I am conflicted about whether to tell my dates about my involvement with egg donation and if so, how. I understand this is extremely personal, but at the same time I could have genetic offspring out there. Can you advise? – Helping Out In

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Dear Abby: My girlfriend of two years was offered the opportunity to travel to Nepal for a month-long stay.

Leading up to the trip I tried not to be jealous, but I did say some childish things like, “You’re leaving me for a mountain?” However, before she left, I told her I knew it was a great opportunity and she should enjoy herself.

She emailed me a couple of nights ago about how she and two of her male guides went to a bar together where she got drunk. They plan on going to the club again later during the trip.

I trust my girlfriend, but I can’t help but worry she may be taken advantage of. I didn’t mention my concerns and even encouraged her to go and have fun. But am I wrong to feel worried? Am I being insecure? – Left At

Home In Florida Dear Left At Home: You’re

not wrong to feel worried.

Under the circumstances, it’s only normal. Does your girlfriend drink at home?

And if she does, how does it affect her? At high altitudes, the effects of alcohol can be magnified.

It’s one thing to be open-minded and quite another to be so open-minded your brains fall out. Rather than encourage her, you should have warned her to be careful because what she did was risky. As for feeling insecure, at this point you’re entitled to feel that way.

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think it would be appropriate to share this information with any man you are seeing casually. However, if a relationship becomes serious, you should discuss it. A way to start the conversation would be to say, “It’s said the most meaningful gift a person can give is a gift of self. Well, I have taken it literally.”

Dear Abby: My 22-year-old daughter, a recent college graduate, is back living at home. She has been bringing her boyfriends home and having sex in her room. I have a real problem with it.

There are younger children living here. My husband is not aware of what goes on behind her closed doors at night. How should I handle this? – Still Under My Roof Dear Still: If you prefer not to involve your husband in this, have a private chat with your daughter and tell her you are not comfortable with her entertaining her boyfriends in your home in the manner you have described. Tell her if she wants to have sex, she should do it elsewhere – but not under your roof with younger children nearby. Because

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KNEE PAIN?

NEW FDA APPROVED TREATMENT PROVEN TO RELIEVE KNEE PAIN

Over 100 million Americans suffer from knee and joint pain? This pain accounts for 25 percent of all visits to primary care physicians and half of all anti-inflammatory drug prescriptions.Have you ever wondered how different your life would be if you could get rid of your knee pain? Where would you go, what would you do?

What would you give for a day, a week or a lifetime of pain-free mobility? We are pleased to announce that knee pain sufferers don’t have to wait any longer to get the most advanced, non-surgical, FDA approved treatment. If you suffer from any degree of knee pain, we invite you to regain control of your life by visiting Wellness Institute of Illinois, a state-of-the-art medical facility.

WHAT IS OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA)?

Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis. In osteoarthritis, the surface layer of cartilage breaks down and wears away. This allows the bones under the cartilage to rub together, resulting in pain, swelling and loss of motion of the joint. Although in some people it progresses quickly, in most individuals joint damage develops gradually over years.

WHAT ELSE IS AVAILABLE TO TREAT KNEE PAIN?

After careful study and several trials, the FDA approved a new treatment aimed at helping those with knee pain. This new treatment is a high-tech answer for all those who think that surgery, dietary supplements and prescription medications are the only option to eliminate knee pain.

HOW DOES THIS TREATMENT WORK?

We use diagnostic ultrasound, allowing the doctor to pinpoint problem areas with extreme accuracy. A viscosupplement is then injected, and the healing process begins. Viscosupplementation bonds with naturally occurring joint fluid to create a lubricating and cushioning layer. It reduces pain, inflammation and swelling of the joint. Patients compare the treatment to getting a shot at the doctor’s office, and report little pain or discomfort.

WHAT IS INJECTED INTO THE KNEE?

Hyaluronic acid is similar to substances that occur naturally in your joint. The outside of the joint (joint capsule) is comprimised of a sturdy, fibrous tissue. The lining of the joint capsule contains synovial cells, which secrete a thick, viscous synovial fluid.

Hyaluronic acid contributes to the viscous nature of the joint fluid, nourishes the cartilage, helps eliminate waste products, lubricates the joint and acts as a shock absorber inside the joint.Hyaluronic acid is reduced or lost from those who suffer from osteoarthritis. It is similar to changing the oil in your car.

If your car were to run low on oil, you would have some serious wear and tear on the moving parts.

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USE THE BREW

Beer infuses flavor into sliders, creates dipping sauce

GUAC TALK

Skip chips and use dip to top potato skins

Bacon nation

WILD WINGS

Wrapped dates will fly off the plate

Hands-off recipe for football fans’ favorite appetizer lets you get out of the kitchen and watch the game

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FOOD BRIEF Almonds cheap again

Almonds, the beloved snack that recently overtook peanuts as the most consumed nut in America, might have gotten a little too popular for their own good.

After years of steady price increases, thanks in large part to sky-rocketing demand, the protein-packed nut suddenly has become much cheaper.

Almond prices, which reached record highs early last year, have fallen by roughly 25 percent since late 2014.

The price plunge, while a welcome bit of news for almond eaters, is putting a strain on the industry dealing with suddenly lower prices.

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Q. What’s a good strategy for making chicken stock and soup? Is it best to roast a chicken first and use the carcass for stock?

Or can you just start with a fresh chicken?

Benwick: I like the flavor that roasted

chicken bones bring to a stock, so if you have the time and some ideas for what to do with the roasted meat, then I’d go with roasting first. For a beautiful, golden stock, a fresh chicken’s always good.

One thing to note about roasting first: Go light or skip your usual salt and pepper seasoning. It’ll make a better, more useable stock – say, in case you’re going to reduce some of that stock to make a sauce; reducing a salted stock intensifies the salt aspect sometimes to an unhappy degree.

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Start.

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Free-flying wings

Super Bowl favorite keeps the crisp, loses the hard work

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By ALISON LADMAN • The Associated Press

ome Super Bowl Sunday, we all love a heaping platter of wings. They’ve got to be crunchy. They’ve got to be a little bit greasy. They’ve got to be so delicious we can’t stop eating even after we know we’ve eaten too many.

What we don’t love about the day of the big game? The work involved in making those wings a reality. Because perfectly crisped and seasoned wings typically require a fair amount of effort, not to mention vats of hot oil. And dealing with that is so much less fun than cracking a beer on the couch with your friends.

So we created these hands-off chicken wings that require almost no effort from you. Yet, they are every bit as crispy and addictive as a traditional recipe.

The secret is baking powder. You start the recipe a few hours ahead of when you want to serve the wings. Just toss the wings in a large bowl with some salt, pepper and baking powder, then refrigerate them for a while. The baking powder reacts with the skin, helping to draw out moisture. Less moisture equals more crisp.

When it’s time to cook, you just arrange the wings on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. The rack keeps the air circulating around the wings and keeps them up and out of any liquid that drips onto the pan. Again, less liquid is key to getting the skin perfectly crisp. When the wings are done, we like to dunk them first in our honey-Sriracha sauce, then in our cilantro-sour cream dip. If you’d prefer the more traditional Buffalo sauce and blue cheese, go for it.

Hands-Off Party Wings

Start to finish: 3½ hours (15 minutes active) Makes 30 wings For the wings: 2 tablespoons baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 5 pounds chicken wings, split and wing tips removed For the honey-Sriracha sauce: 1/3 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons Sriracha 3 tablespoons honey 1½ tablespoons minced fresh garlic 1½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil For cilantro-sour cream dip: 3/4 cup sour cream 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 3 scallions, white and green parts, finely chopped Line 2 baking sheets with foil, then arrange a wire rack over the foil. Coat the rack with cooking

spray.

In a large bowl, stir together the baking powder, salt and black pepper. Add the wings and toss to coat evenly. Spread the chicken wings over the rack and refrigerate for 2 hours, uncovered.

When ready to cook, heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bake the chicken wings for 60 to 70 minutes, flipping them halfway through, or until very crispy and golden brown.

While the wings bake, prepare the sauces. For each sauce, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until uniform.

Serve the wings on a platter accompanied by the sauces for dunking.

Nutrition information per wing: 110 calories; 60 calories from fat (54 percent of total calories); 7 g fat (2.5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 50 mg cholesterol; 400 mg sodium; 3 g carbohydrate; 0 g fiber; 2 g sugar; 8 g protein.

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Game day mind meld: Guac, skins

By ALISON LADMAN The Associated Press

For this easy Super Bowl snack, we combined two of our favorite game day indulgences – guacamole and roasted potato skins.

We start by creating potato boats, which are dusted with a spicy (you control the heat) seasoning mix, then baked until tender inside and lightly browned outside. Meanwhile, we make a delicious batch of guacamole and – as soon as the potato boats have cooled a bit – spoon heaping mounds of it into them.

Then we eat as many as possible.

Want to dress them up more? Nothing wrong with sprinkling the tops with grated cheese, cooked bacon, cooked and crumbled sausage, jalapeño pepper slices, chopped onion or whatever else strikes you.

Guacamole Potato Boats Start to finish: 40 minutes Servings: 8

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (depending on desired heat) Kosher salt and ground black pepper 2 pounds medium Russet potatoes (about 4) 2 tablespoons butter, melted 3 avocados, pitted and peeled 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeños

3 scallions, chopped 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Heat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, thyme, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Set aside.

Slice 1/2-inch-thick slices off both sides of each potato, reserving the middle third of each potato for another use (put them in water and refrigerate to prevent them from darkening). Using a melon baller, scoop out a bit of the flesh from each potato slice to create shallow bowls.

Arrange the potato slices on the prepared pan. Pat dry with paper towels. Brush all over with the melted butter. Sprinkle with the spice mixture. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the outsides are crisped and browned and the flesh of the potatoes are tender.

While the potatoes bake, prepare the guacamole. In a medium bowl, combine the avocados, jalapenos, scallions, lime juice and vinegar. Mash with a fork or wooden spoon until the guacamole is as chunky or smooth as you prefer. Season with salt and black pepper.

Allow the potatoes to cool slightly, then scoop a spoonful of guacamole into the hollow of each potato. Serve immediately.

Nutrition information per serving: 220 calories; 130 calories from fat (59 percent of total calories); 14 g fat (3.5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 10 mg cholesterol; 270 mg sodium; 25 g carbohydrate; 7 g fiber; 5 g sugar; 3 g protein.

Guacamole Potato Boats AP photo

Don’t just dip. For serious Super Bowl comfort food, hot dip

By KATIE WORKMAN

someone’s house, you’ll need to heat it there, which means you’ll absolutely need to clear this with the host ahead of time. But unless there is not an inch of oven left, your hosts probably will be fairly delighted by the prospect of a hot dip in their home. I know I would be.

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Hosting a horde of fans for the Super Bowl? Or are you crashing somebody’s party and tasked with bringing something delicious? Either way, you could make this and know beyond any doubt that you had picked a crowdpleaser.

I can show some restraint around a room-temperature dip, but offer me something hot and cheesy and golden on top, and you’d better watch your fingers.

This dip makes no pretense at healthfulness.

Because it’s the Super Bowl, it’s not the day to start your diet. I don’t know about you,

Hot-And-Creamy Pesto Spinach Dip Hot-And-Creamy Pesto Spinach Dip AP photo

but I like my healthy foods healthy, and my decadent foods decadent.

If you are bringing this to

Start to finish: 30 minutes (10 minutes active) Servings: 8

2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic 9-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove excess

liquid 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup milk or cream 1/4 cup minced fresh basil Kosher salt and ground black pepper Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a shallow, 4-cup baking dish or 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray.

In a medium skillet over medium, heat the oil. Add the garlic, stir for 30 seconds, then add the spinach and cook, stirring frequently, until the spinach is cooked and no liquid remains in the pan, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat

and cool.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, Monterey Jack, Parmesan, milk, basil and a hefty pinch each of salt and pepper. Use an electric mixer to beat until well combined, then add the spinach mixture and mix again until fully incorporated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, smoothing the top, then bake for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbling. Serve hot with bread or crackers.

Nutrition information per serving: 170 calories; 130 calories from fat (76 percent of total calories); 15 g fat (8 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 45 mg cholesterol; 340 mg sodium; 3 g carbohydrate; 0 g fiber; 2 g sugar; 6 g protein.

Beer beefs up sliders

Super Bowl staple creates flavorful pan sauce for dunking

By SARA MOULTON The Associated Press

Big provisions are required to watch the big game, and nothing’s more substantial than a burger, even in its mini form – the slider.

Indeed, if you plan to serve a variety of dishes for the Super Bowl, sliders are more sensible than the full-sized guys. But they happen to be a little trickier to cook than a standard-issue burger. The slider’s size makes it tough to put a nice crust on the outside while ensuring it doesn’t overcook on the inside.

These sliders are adapted from a burger I used to make a million years ago at a bar in Ann Arbor called the Del Rio – my first job as a cook.

Dubbed the Det Burger, this marvel was dreamed up before I landed at the Del Rio by a cook named Bob Detweiler, who baptized the creation after himself. The heart of the original version was a quarter-pounder topped by “the Det mix” – canned mushrooms, canned olives, grilled onions, freezedried green peppers and Kraft Singles.

But there also was a secret ingredient: beer. The Det Burger was steamed in beer. If it wasn’t quite “the burger that made Ann Arbor famous,” it was undeniably a citywide favorite.

A generation later, I assembled the same winning combo of ingredients – though in a fresher form – and then focused on the cooking process to make sure these mini-burgers ended up both juicy and crusty. There are a few key points.

First, the sliders need to be about 3/4 inch thick, not only so they don’t overcook, but so you can fit all of them at one time into the skillet.

Second, the skillet needs to be large, a 12-incher. If you don’t have a skillet that big, use two smaller ones and cook six sliders in each. And third, whichever skillet you use, the oil must be heated until it’s almost smoking. At the start, you want the burgers to sear, not steam, which is what will happen if the pan isn’t hot enough.

At first, the sliders will be crowded together in the skillet, but they’ll shrink down as they cook, giving off fat and juices in the process. You deglaze the pan with beer, of course, which mingles intimately with the fat and juices released by the burgers to create a delectable pan sauce.

I recommend spooning some of this liquid onto the buns before sliding in the burgers, but my son proposes

Beer-Steamed Cheese And Mushroom Beef Sliders AP photo

a more extravagant way to roll: pour the sauce into ramekins and invite your guests to dunk their sliders into it between bites. Whatever happens onscreen, you’ll be winning at home.

Beer-Steamed Cheese And Mushroom Beef Sliders Start to finish: 50 minutes Makes 12 sliders

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 3 ounces mushrooms (white, cremini or shiitake), finely chopped Kosher salt 2 tablespoons finely chopped pitted green olives 2 tablespoons finely chopped, drained, canned green chilies 3 ounces sliced sharp cheddar cheese, broken into 12 equal pieces 1½ pounds ground beef, shaped into 12 sliders, each about 3/4 inch thick

Ground black pepper 1/3 cup beer 12 slider buns In a large (at least 12-inch) skillet over medium, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the onion and cook until golden, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the onion to a bowl. Add another tablespoon of the oil to the pan, the mushrooms and a hefty pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid the mushrooms give off has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms to the bowl with the onion.

Reserve the skillet.

Add the olives and chilies to the mushroom mixture and stir well. Set aside.

Return the skillet to high heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and wait until it is almost smoking. Meanwhile, season the sliders on one side with salt and pepper.

When the oil is hot, add the sliders, seasoned side down (it will be a little crowded in the pan), and cook them until they are just

browned on the first side, about 2 minutes.

Sprinkle the top side of each with salt and pepper, turn the sliders over and cook for another 2 minutes.

While the sliders are browning, top each slider with a heaping teaspoon of the mushroom mixture, dividing all of the mixture among the sliders, then place a piece of cheese on top of each. Quickly pour the beer into the pan, all around the sliders, cover the pan and steam for 2 minutes.

Turn off the heat and let the sliders sit in the pan for another minute to let the cheese melt completely. Spoon some of the liquid in the skillet onto the tops and bottoms of the buns, transfer the sliders to the buns and serve right away.

Nutrition information per slider: 280 calories; 120 calories from fat (43 percent of total calories); 13 g fat (4 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 45 mg cholesterol; 370 mg sodium; 23 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 3 g sugar; 16 g protein.

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Bacon-Wrapped Parmesan-Stuffed Dates AP photo

Don’t forget to serve bacon

By ELIZABETH KARMEL The Associated Press

It’s hard for me to believe this year marks the 50th Super Bowl.

And food has become such an essential part of this event, I can’t help but wonder what was on the menu back when it all got started.

So as I was thinking about what to serve at this year’s bash, I decided to draw my inspiration from an appetizer that was hot stuff back around the time the Super Bowl got started. Ever hear of rumaki? Back in the day, it was all the rage to serve these bacon-wrapped chicken livers seasoned with sort of transAsian flavors. I wasn’t willing to go quite that far, but the rumaki sparked an idea.

I love dates because they are meaty and sweet. I also love how delicious it is to play their flavor off of savory ingredients. And that’s

why I decided to remake rumaki as dates stuffed with chunks of Parmesan cheese and wrapped with bacon. And because I’m a total grill girl at heart, I popped them over hot coals to get them warm, crisp and delicious (though I include an oven alternative for those unwilling to brave the cold to grill).

The dates are easy to make, and even easier to eat, so be warned your guests will eat them like candy. I would plan on a minimum of four a person. And if your crowd has a voracious appetite, double or triple this recipe.

If the dates aren’t large enough to sit comfortably on your grill grates without falling through, arrange them on a wire rack and set the entire rack on the grill. Or you can just do them inside in the oven.

But whichever way you cook them, let them cool a bit before serving; they get very hot.

Bacon-Wrapped Parmesan-Stuffed Dates Start to finish: 45 minutes (30 minutes active) Makes 24 dates

24 whole, plump dates 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted (optional) 1/4 pound Parmesan cheese, cut into 24 chunks (about 1/2 inch each) 12 slices bacon, halved crosswise (to make 24 strips) 24 wooden toothpicks, soaked in warm water for 20 minutes Prepare a grill for medium-low heat, indirect cooking. For a charcoal grill, this means banking the hot coals to one side of the grill and cooking on the other side. For a gas grill, this means turning off one or more burners to create a cooler side, then cooking on that side. Alternatively, for indoor cooking heat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Cut a slit down the side of each date, slicing up to the pit, but not cutting the date in half. Carefully remove the pit from each date. The tip of a paring knife can be handy for prying out the pit. Sprinkle a few cumin seeds into the center of each date, then add a chunk of Parmesan. Press the date closed around the cheese (or as much as possible).

Wrap 1 piece of bacon around the center of each date, securing it with a toothpick.

Set the stuffed dates on the cooler side of the grill, directly on the grates. Alternatively, set a wire rack over a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and arrange the dates on the rack for cooking in the oven. Either way, cook for 15 minutes, turning the dates halfway through. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition information per date: 130 calories; 60 calories from fat (46 percent of total calories); 7 g fat (2.5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 15 mg cholesterol; 180 mg sodium; 16 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 14 g sugar; 4 g protein.

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under the broiler for a few minutes to crisp.

Here in the U.S., we tend to think of brats as a one-and-done sort of food.

Which is to say, we don’t encounter a whole lot of variety in bratwursts.

But in Germany, bratwursts can vary widely in flavor (peppery to mild), meats (pork, veal and beef are common), even size (foot-long, spiraled and squat are just the start).

In Germany, they generally are grilled. But here we like to braise them in beer, then slap them on a bun, maybe with some onions. That is pretty tasty, but I wanted to rethink this classic sandwich for the Super Bowl. It was easier – and more delicious – than I thought.

For ease and speed, I did the bratwursts on the grill. Of course, you could do them on a grill pan or in a skillet if you don’t feel like heading outside. While the brats cook, you caramelize a mess of onions, peppers and apples, creating a lightly sweet complement to the peppery sausages.

After the mixture cooks down, I deglazed the pan with a bit of beer and stir in a smidge of hot mustard. All the classic flavors.

The sausages and the onion mixture then get tossed with pasta and piled into a baking dish. Some buttery breadcrumbs are scattered over the top, then you pop the whole thing

Bratwurst Pasta Bake with Caramelized Onions, Peppers and Apples

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Start to finish: 1 hour Servings: 8

For the caramelized onions: 2 tablespoons butter 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 2 green bell peppers, cored and thinly sliced 3 large apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon brown sugar 12 ounces German beer 1/4 cup spicy German mustard For the sausages and pasta: 1 pound bratwursts 1 pound penne pasta 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons butter, melted Sour cream, to serve In a large saucepan over medium-high, melt the butter. Add the onions, peppers, apples and cumin seeds, then cook, partially covered, for 15 minutes, or until the onions are lightly browned and very tender. Stir in the brown sugar, then cook for another 2 minutes. Add the beer and mustard, then stir

Bratwurst Pasta Bake With Caramelized Onions, Peppers and Apples AP photo

to release any brown bits stuck on the bottom of the pan. Remove from the heat, cover and set aside.

Meanwhile, heat a grill to medium-high and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat the broiler. Lightly mist a 9-by-12inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Add the penne to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

While the pasta cooks, grill the bratwursts, turning for even cooking, until they reach 165 degrees F. at the center and are lightly charred outside, about 10 minutes. Let the sausages cool slightly, then cut into 1-inch chunks. Add the pasta and bratwursts to

the pan of onions and toss well. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.

In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs and melted butter, then scatter evenly over the pasta. Broil on the oven’s middle shelf for 2 to 3 minutes, turning the pan as needed for even browning. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition information per serving: 660 calories; 270 calories from fat (41 percent of total calories); 30 g fat (14 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 75 mg cholesterol; 710 mg sodium; 78 g carbohydrate; 6 g fiber; 17 g sugar; 17 g protein.

Close out the game by serving sweet banana toffee treat

By AARTI SEQUEIRA The Associated Press

I still remember the first time I had banoffee (banana and toffee, get it?) pie, a beloved dessert in the United Kingdom. My homeroom teacher, Mrs. Tarbot – normally a rather tight-lipped, stern woman – in an unusual bout of kindness made us some banoffee on the last day of school.

I was astounded that something as simple as a McVitie’s digestive cookie-crust, a longcooked can of condensed milk, bananas and whipped cream could taste so divine. Ever since, banoffee pie has tasted like kindness and innocence to me.

One note about the shining star of this dish: the toffee. I prefer the flavor of the traditional method – submerging a tin of sweetened condensed

milk in a saucepan of water, then simmering it for a couple of hours, topping up the water as needed.

If you’d rather speed it up, melt a stick of butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Add the can of sweetened condensed milk and boil, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes, or until very thick.

Set aside to cool and use as directed in the recipe.

Banoffee Parfaits with Salted Toffee

Start to finish: 3 hours 20 minutes (20 minutes active) Servings: 4 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a little extra to finish Two 7-ounce containers 2 percent plain Greek yogurt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

8 digestive cookies (such as McVitie’s), roughly crumbled (can substitute graham crackers or granola) 3 to 4 bananas, cut into thick or thin rounds, depending on your preference Remove the label from the can of sweetened condensed milk, but do not open the can. Set the can in a medium sauce and add enough water to cover the can by about 1 inch. Set the pan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook for 2 hours, adding water to maintain the level as needed. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool until easily handled.

Once the can is cool, open and transfer to a small bowl. Stir in the 1/4 teaspoon of salt, then set aside.

In another small bowl, stir together the yogurt and vanilla. Set aside.

Using 4 parfait glasses or

Banoffee Parfait With Salted Toffee AP photo

6-ounce canning jars, assemble the parfaits. For each parfait, start with a layer of crumbled cookies. Top with about 2 tablespoons of toffee, then 1/4 cup of yogurt, then a layer of banana slices. Repeat the layering, ending with banana slices.

Finish the parfaits with a sprinkle of salt, a drizzle of toffee and a few

cookie crumbs. Serve immediately.

Nutrition information per serving: 520 calories; 110 calories from fat (21 percent of total calories); 12 g fat (7 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 40 mg cholesterol; 340 mg sodium; 89 g carbohydrate; 3 g fiber; 72 g sugar; 18 g protein.

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Now Hiring... Always Caring Apply online -- https://va175.ersp.biz/employment Experienced caregivers for companionship and personal care EEO employer

Dental Assistant Front Office

Team player needed for dental assisting and front desk in busy office near Crystal lake. PT/FT evenings required.

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RN

Wound Care Nurse

★ ★ Sign On Bonus for All Positions

Apply in person or call 815-459-7791 You may also email your resume to: crystalpines@tutera.com

OPEN HOUSE / JOB FAIR

Wednesday, February 3 ★ 10a-1p and 3p-6p On the spot Interviews, Refreshments and Bonuses

Crystal Pines Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Mechanic

SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC A. A. Anderson, Inc., in Harvard

Maintenance & repair of equipment serviced and sold by the dealership.

Includes (but not limited to) professional lawn-care and hand-held equipment, lawn tractors, zero-turn mowers, and occasional tire repair.

Set-up of new equipment sold by dealership.

Job requires: Excellent attitude and good communication skills; Ability to learn quickly and effectively; Basic mechanical knowledge; and Ability to lift, move, push, or pull up to 75 lbs.

Send your resume to: mail@aaanderson.com or fill out application on our website: www.aaanderson.com Call our Service Manager Tim with any questions: 815-943-5454

335 North Illinois Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 www.CrystalPinesRehabandHealth.com

NURSING

Sunrise of Crystal Lake is hiring PT Wellness Nurse.

As a Wellness Nurse, your passion will be at the center of what we do best, serving our residents. This position requires an RN license.

If interested please call 815-444-6600

On site interviews, various positions available.

Call Fred: 847-615-2700 or visit: www.pasquesi.com

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All NIU Sports... All The Time

Call 877-264-2527

Army Arctic Parka – Heavy Duty Army Issued, Removable Fleece Lining & Fur Lined Hood, Excellent Condition, Hardly Used, Good for Ice Fishing $45. Call 815-675-6492 8am – 9pm

on front. Excellent condition. $30. 815-477-9023

WAHL APPLIANCE

Reconditioned Appliances Sales and Service.

Lakemoor 815-385-1872

HO TRAIN ENGINES - New in box, unbeatable price, low of $60. 4 rare steam engines plus 1 diesel engine. Call and give email address or postal address to get list. 815-455-3555 Treadmill – Barely Used, Multi Speed & Incline, Perfect Condition $250/OBO. 815-568-6797 BAR STOOLS - Pair of wooden counter height classic bar stools, cream color legs, natural finish top, high end suede covers.

Excellent. $75. Call anytime 815 477-9023

ESTATE PIECES - BARGAIN PRICES - MUST SELL IMMEDIATELY. NEIMAN MARCUS QUALITY FURNITURE. Queen Bed, Nightstand, Dresser, Upholstered Wing-back Chair & “New” $2000 Serta Mattress. All Items Cream colored. Linen Inserts and Matching. $1,500 takes all. O.B.O. 60” 100% Oak Roll Top Desk, Excellent Cond. Includes Desk Lamp, Extra Drawers and Keys. $ 650 O.B.O.815-276-7796 Kitchen Table 42” Round with leaf, 4 captain (arm) chairs on casters,

SIDE TABLE - Petite accent table, plant stand, wooden candle stick pedestal, marble top. Excellent. $35. 815-477-9023 WICKER CHAIRS - Very sturdy, large, antique, cushioned wicker chairs, 2 available, made in Sheboygan Wisc. $200/obo 630-835-5694

FIREPLACE SCREEN - Grand Oak, from Plow & Hearth. Like new. Beautiful Oak Tree design. Built in handles. Flat guard design. Strong, heavy duty iron construction. 44"W x 35"H. Was $299.95 new. In Woodstock. Only $100.

815-337-0126 Microwave GE Space Maker, XL 1800, over the stove, Bisque, STAND - Green metal w/cut out leaves, 2 tier, folding, can have many, many options Excellent Condition! $65 847-829-4546 PLANT many uses, 39”H x 24”W x 13”D. Excellent. $55. 815 477-9023 Freezer - Table top, white with basket $50; TV – 19” older model $10 Both work great. Call anytime 815-344-4385

Vintage Round Solid Copper Charger Plates - Set of 4, Beautifully designed $135 OBO. 815-349-0206

LOVING CAREGIVER NEEDED

CERAMIC BUNNY - Very cute & large, adorable for your spring garden or festive Easter décor, 13* long x 11* tall x 9* wide. $25. 815-477-9023

COVERALL / INSULATED - Men's full body,insulated, size small, Great Condition, $195. 815-477-7916 never worn, excellent condition, $15. 815-943-4938 Matching Leather Sofa/Loveseat OxBlood Color Gd. Cond $400/obo, Dark Wood Sq.Coffee Tbl W/Storage $50/obo, MEN'S JACKET - Polo by Ralph Lauren, 100% cotton jacket, size XL, Mission Style Lighting Desk $30/obo. 815-535-2279 full zip front with pockets, could be unisex, machine washable, Pony

Vintage Brass Pitcher with Embossed design $80.00 OBO. Call 815-349-0206

Pasquesi Home and Gardens is hosting a Job Fair.

Locations in Barrington and Lake Bluff.

WHEN: Saturday, Feb 20, 10am - 3pm WHERE: 975 North Shore Dr, Lake Bluff

Advertise here for a successful garage sale!

VICTROLA - Antique Victor Talking Machine, in working condition, record storage behind cabinet doors. $375. 815-477-9023

JOB FAIR

FEEDER BOWL - Vibratory Parts Bowl Works fine, Needs cleaning.

2 available, $350 ea or best offer. Call 815-349-0206

END TABLES: Excellent condition, in light oak, asking $59. 224-858-3202

SEWING MACHINE - White, over 100 years old. Excellent condition, with all attachments and manual. Asking $90 OBO. Call 815-385-1110

Retail

Linear Recumbent Bike - All aluminum, long wheelbase, 27" rear, 20" front, under seat steering, foldable, great shape, fun to ride. $400.

630-835-5694

DINING ROOM FURNITURE – WALNUT. Set includes 40 x 60 table with two leaves, six chairs, and hutch in excellent condition. $200 or best offer.

Call or Text 815-861-4516

We are looking for dedicated and experienced professionals to assume these key positions on our nursing team!

If you are committed to team-oriented outcomes and quality care, we offer: Excellent Starting Wage!

Vacation, PTO, Holiday!

Shift Differential!

Advancement Medical, Dental and Vision!

And Much More!

26 in. woman's diamondback, 21 speed, purple/white, great condition $125. 630-835-5694

Computer Stand w/ Drop leaf side $15/obo Sony 5 disc CD player $40/obo 815-535-2279

Health Care

CNA

DRESS SET- Beautiful girls 2-piece black & white houndstooth design, dress & coat, size 4T, very nice quality, NEW w/tags. $35. 815-477-9023

Vintage Set of Copper Cookware - 3 pieces $130/OBO. 815-349-020

Dozens of aluminum 30-31in. 2117, 2216 arrows. $20 for all. Call 815-385-2637 WICKER FURNITURE SET - All weather, 3 pieces, oversized armchairs & double shelf table. Finely woven detailing, walnut color, sturdy indoor or outdoor use, easy to clean. Excellent. $250. 815-477-9023.

Yardman Tractor 20HP, Mower 46”, Snow blower 42” Good Shape - $800 815-943-5914

Seeking experienced Strong/tall/ Loving caregiver needed for care of HEIGHT GAUGE - Brown and Sharp height gauge. Very good shape and elderly handicapped parent. Part time required for 3+ days a week Good wages. Only Females apply. Must have previous nursing home DIAPERS: New unopened box Huggies Snugglers. Size 2 12-18 lb/180 accurate. wooden case included. $250/obo. 630-835-5694 count. $40 Good deal, In stores/online for $45-$47.

Call/text 815-354-7718 or nursing experience taking care of the elderly.

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Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com • Wednesday, February 3, 2016 • OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR DeVilbiss Home 5 liter Oxygen Concentrator on wheels, 50' tubing,works very well 14 -1/2” wide 13” deep 27- 1/2” high, $300. 815-385-3858

BEAUTY SUPPLY TOWER - Commercial grade, high end organizer on wheels. Great for business/personal use. Excellent. $95. 815-477-9023

Lionel & American Flyer Trains 815-353-7668

CAR, TRUCK, SUV, WILL BEAT ANY QUOTE GIVEN!!

$400 - $2000 “don't wait....call 2day”!!

Powered by: 1995 Lincoln Towncar, Executive Series 135K, Excellent Cond.

Very Clean, No Rust, $3,500/obo 815-344-2100

SLIDE TRAYS - Kodak Carousel 140. 10 trays for $2/ea. Cost new, over $10/ea. 815-455-3555 STOVE / FURNACE / HEATER - Early 1900's Coal/Wood Burning Stove/ Furnace/Heater, heavy, 3 piece cast iron base, heat box & 4' diameter heat ring, burns coal or wood. Excellent condition. $400. 815-349-0206 Full Drum Set – Black, 2 cymbals i& stool included.

Good condition - $250 OBO. 847-702-1033

ELTON

9 month old male Gray & White DSH I believe in arming myself with as much knowledge as possible. My life has been full of unexpected twists and there will be more. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

2000 NISSAN SENTRA

MIDNIGHT

7 month old female Black DSH I'm a very creative person. My inspiration often arises out of nowhere. Can't wait to submit a canvas to Helping Paws Art for the Paws. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400 Sitzu-Pomi Mix 3 years old M. Do to extreme circumstances needs Good Homes 815-382-0229 Please leave msg.

Catcher's Shin Guards: 2 pair, 1 medium & 1 large, $15. 815-943-4938

All makes, cash paid, reasonable. Will pick-up. 630-660-0571

Fishing Rod Holders - (2) PERKO Chrome fits ¾ - 1” rails, paid $90, sell $50/bo. Condition new. 847-639-4991 Simmons Pro Sport rifle scope – 3 x 9 x 40 Matte black finish, like new - $50/OBO. Call 815-344-3073 SNOW SKIS - 160 CM Olin Mark 1 skis w/ Salomon bindings Great beginner skis - $8. 847-658-3436 Tobaggan - Older, 6' Adirondack, good shape, antique - $60; Antique fishing pole made from wood, The Emperor from Japan - $10. 630-835-5694

CUBS SPRING TRAINING TICKETS (2)

Friday, March 25,$90/both.

815-353-7282

Lionel O scale Chicago North Western GP-7 Diesel locomotive.

Lionel part# 6-28517 is command equipped, has directional lighting, sound, and runs very good. Appearance good, but has a chip in 1 exhaust stack. Original box w/ instructions $195/OBO. Call 815-690-0235

Antique and Modern Guns

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

Buying Old & Unusual Toys, Comics, Records Movie Memorabilia, ETC. 815-351-4387

Woodstock Studio $600/mo + sec. Efficiency $575/mo + sec, 1BR $700/mo + sec. All 3 furnished

with all utilities included, no pets.

815-509-5876

ALGONQUIN 2 BEDROOM

Quiet, clean building with storage, laundry and parking. $875/mo.

847-401-3242 CRYSTAL LAKE 1 BEDROOM WITH DEN, Eat in Kich., $745/mo incl water and garbage. No dogs. Agent owned. 815-814-3348

Harvard 3 Bedroom, 1st Floor, New Carpet &Paint

Clean, full basement, $700/mo + sec dep. 815-354-6169

815-334-9380

www.cunat.com Woodstock 2BR, Available Immediately, Water/Garbage Incl.

Laundry on premise, $730/mo. 815-236-5921 or 815-236-8854

WOODSTOCK

Walnut Ridge Apartments New Construction Non-Smoking Units Available In Unit Washer & Dryer Willow Brooke Apartments Garages Pet Friendly

815-338-2383

All units include Clubhouse Membership

The Villas of Patriot Estates 779-704-2123

Woodstock Townhome – 2BR, 1 ½ BA, 2 car gar, all appl.

Newly painted & carpeted, close to Park & Square $1100/mo. Call for appt 847-366-3169 - 815-355-0163

1990 & Newer

Will beat anyone's price by $300.

Woodstock 2BR Duplex, Upper Level, Heat, Water Incl.

Laundry on site, $810/mo + sec dep. 815-529-3782

Will pay extra for Honda, Toyota & Nissan.

815-814-1224

CAPRON 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH

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815-575-6869

McHenry – Studio & 1 bedroom, Most utilities included, balcony, $670 & up. Broker Owned 815-347-1712

Fox Lake Studio Apt, $615

spacious bright w/ walk in closet, full size appl, balcony all utilities incl except elect. Agent Own no dogs 815-814-3348

CAR TIRES & RIMS – Chrysler 225-20R16, low mileage, steel belt, good condition $140. Call anytime 815-479-0492

815-814-1964

$650/mo.+$650 sec. dep no pets. 262-705-7220

McHenry In Town 1 Bedroom, $599/mo + Utilities

1 or 2BR In town, heat Included and vouchers considered.

Starting at $720/mo.

815-337-0628

CLASSICS WANTED

I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs

McHenry In Town ,Large 1BR Washer/Dryer included

Woodstock Apartment ~ Quiet and Comfortable

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Autumnwood ★ Elevator Bldgs.

Silver Creek ★ Garage Incl.

Rents starting at $805 per month

Polaris 2002 XCE 700 Snowmobile Garage kept, great condition, no longer used due to medical condition.

Asking $1800 or best offer. 815-385-5113

Restored or Unrestored Cars & Vintage Motorcycles Domestic / Import Cars: Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari's, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang & Mopars, $$ Top $$ all makes, Etc.

Fawn Ridge Trails

1 and 2 Bedroom Apts

Motor with 60K Miles, Trans New, New Clutch, Stage 3.

Asking $2000, have $5000 in it. 847-431-8229

GADGETT

Gadgett 1 year old female Cattle Dog mix I am a girl and I'm one of a kind. I believe in me and I will change the world.

The only person I want to be is me. www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

1 & 2 Bedrooms!

No dogs/smoking, Broker.

815-575-5153

MOTORCYCLES WANTED

2011 Jeep Patriot Sport- Black Good Condition 85,881 Miles $11,338 Located in Crystal Lake Contact 815-788-3403 if interested.

McHENRY Washer/ Dryer In Select Units Low Security Deposits Pets Welcome!

MOST CASH

HEATER / FURNACE - Multi Fuel Heater / Furnace with thermostat control including 250 gallon drum. $275/OBO. 815-349-0206

Retro Oblong Table w/ centerpiece $50, White Bird Cage Big 27 x 27, 2 tier $20 walkers new w/ baskets & wheels $20, weed trimmer $20, Elliptical $50. moving all has to go ! 815-353-9100

Marengo 2BR Duplex, 1.5BA, 1st Floor Laundry Room

Full bsmt, 2 car garage, $1075/mo + sec. 815-378-5011

Will BUY UR USED

H.O. scale trains, large lot of freight cars already built up. Athearn, Accurail, and Roundhouse. Many with metal wheels & knuckle couplers. All in very good condition. Also some accessories. $ 5 and up. Call 815-690-0235

LAPTOP DELL Refurb Wirels, 1.73mh XP Pro $79. CUSTOM CAP - Fiberglass for 6' bed, $250/best offer. ROOFERS RACK Over $1000 new, fits most pick trucks, $400. 815-212-9171

A-1 AUTO

WANTED TO BUY: Vintage or New, working or not.

Bicycles, Outboard motors, fishing gear, motorcycles or mopeds, chainsaws, tools etc. Cash on the spot. Cell: 815-322-6383

Bird Parrot Play Stand - Fit a large parrot, with ladders & areas for toys to be hung, can keep an active bird happy. 34 x 22 x 44. $65. 815-349-0206

CLASSIFIED 9

$725/mo + security & utilities, no pets. 815-943-3325 Crystal Lake 2BR Ranch + Office, Open Floor Plan, Full Bsmt, 2 car garage, no pets/smkg, $1175/mo + sec. 815-459-9555 Johnsburg 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Beautifully Remodeled

Marengo 1 Bedroom Now Avail utilities/sat.TV included No pets/ smkg. 5 min to I-90 $525/mo. 815-923-2399

Hrdwd floors, W/D, gar, $1275/mo+ utilities, no dogs. Agent Owned.

815-814-3348

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MARENGO 5 ACRE FARMETTE

Solid 4BR Farmhouse, New Roof & Paint

Inside needs kitchen, bath, carpet, patch, paint.

Nice 24x40 building, $140,000 815-568-0008

Richmond 1BR, 1BA, Condo, 1 car, gar 1stFL. FACING WOODS WITH PATIO, newly painted, all appl. w/d in unit $68,000 815-341-1169

12 CLASSIFIED • Wednesday, February 3, 2016 y ROOM C380, Woodstock, IL 60098 on or before March 7, 2016, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE

BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, McHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS BRANDON SMITH AND LAUREN SMITH Petitioners, v.

ANNIKA A. GLEE AND ADREA A. GLEE-HANISH Defendants.

No. 15 AD 34 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU ADREA A. GLEE-HANISH defendant that this case has been commenced in this court against you, asking FOR ENTRY OF A DECREE OF ADOPTION FOR THE MINOR CHILD, A.G., BORN IN 2006.

UNLESS YOU file your response or otherwise file your appearance in this case with the Clerk of the McHenry County Circuit Court, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, OOM C380,

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Maniage

Unless you file your response or otherwise file your appearance in this cause in the office of the Clerk of the Ciicuit Court of the TwentySecond Judicial Circuit, McHenry County, Illinois, McHenry County Signed and Sealed January 20, Courthouse, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, Illinois, on or be2016 fore the 22nd day of February, /s/ Katherine M. Keefe 2015, a Judgement of Dissolution Clerk of the Circuit Court of Marriage and other relief may be (Published in the Northwest Herald granted as prayed for by the · January 27, February 3, 10, Plaintiff.

2016) 1153171 (Published in the Northwest Herald on February 3, 10, 17, 2016) 1155565

In the Matter of the Estate of HARRY PHILLIP HANS Deceased Case No. 16PR000016 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of: HARRY PHILLIP HANS of: CRYSTAL LAKE, IL Letters of office were issued on: 1/27/2016 to: Representitive: DEREK HANS 594 PLUM COURT CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS NANCY LYNN HOSP, Plaintiff, v.

OMAR PEREZ-CUETO, Defendant 15 DV 001082 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice is given to you, OMAR PEREZ-CUETO, Defendant, that this cause has been commenced against you in this Court asking for a Judgment of Dissolution of Maniage and other relief.

PUBLIC NOTICE Crystal Lake School District 47 Crystal Lake, Illinois ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Crystal Lake School District 47 will receive sealed bids for the: Lead-Based Paint Mitigation/Abatement and Asbestos Abatement Projects at Various Schools The Bid Opening will be on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the School District 47 Central Office (C.O.R.E. Center) at 300 Commerce, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. At this time sealed bids will be publicly opened and read. A Bid Security of 10% of the Bid is required with the proposal. The Contractor must pay the Prevailing Wage Rates for all work per Illinois Law.

JUDITH E NICHOLLS 9431 SPIRIT ST MIDDLETON, WI 53562

Claims against the estate may be filed within six months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within six months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditor, whichever is later, shall be barred.

Claims may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois, 60098, or with the representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

DANIAL HANS 594PLUM COURT (Published in the Northwest Herald CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014 on February 3, 10, 17, 2016) 1155338 STATE OF ILLINOIS whose attorney is: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LOCKWOOD, LEE THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICAL PUBLIC NOTICE 420 WASHINGTON ST CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTYWOODSTOCK , IL 60098 IN PROBATE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY – IN PROBATE PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that Community Unit School District 300, Kane County, IL, will receive sealed bids from interested trade contractors for 02A-1 Demolition, 02C-1 Site Utilities, 04A-1 Masonry, 06A-1 General Trades, 09D-1 Acoustical Ceiling, 09F-1 Flooring, 09G-1 Painting, 15A-1 Plumbing, 15B-1 Fire Protection, 15C-1 HVAC, 16A-1 Electrical, 17B-1 Test and Balance work for the Carpentersville Middle School Renovation - Bid Release 1. Sealed bids will be received at ************************************ Community Unit School District 300 Purchasing Department Buildings and Grounds Building 2605 Bunker Hill Drive Algonquin, IL 60102 Attn: Ms. Diane White ********************************* PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS until 1:30 P.M., Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Bids will be publicly opened and read immediately following. Bids must be submitted in duplicate in a sealed envelope and labeled “Carpentersville Middle School Renovation - Bid Release 1”, the Date and Time of the Bid Opening, the Contractor's Name and Address, and their Trade Package. All Contractors shall use the bid day label provided with the Bid Form.

Payment of Prevailing Wages is required for this project.

In the matter of the Estate of Adeline A. Kunde Deceased.

CASE NO. 16 PR 9 Claim Notice Notice is given of the death of: ADELINE A. KUNDE of: HUNTLEY, IL Letters of Office were issued on: 1/13/16 to: Representative: Brenda K. Wells, 11303 S. Myrtle St., Huntley, IL 60142 whose attorney is: Pulak, William D. 110 W. Prairie Street P.O. Box 465 Marengo, IL 60152 Claims against the estate may be filed within six months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within six months from the date of the first publication or claims not filed within three months from the date of mailiing or delivery of Notice to Creditor, whichever is later, shall be barred.

Claims may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098, or with the representative, or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed.

A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled on Thursday, February 18, 2016. Information for the location and time of this meeting is included in the project specifications.

SCOPE OF WORK The proposed project consists of the renovation of 15,500 SF of classroom areas at Carpentersville Middle School.

Copies of specifications must be secured prior to the Pre-Bid Meeting date from the offices of Carnow, Conibear & Assoc., Ltd., 600 W. Van Buren Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60607, (312) 762-2920. Cutoff date for picking-up plans is 12:00 noon on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Only contractors on the plan holders list shall be allowed to participate in the walk-through and therefore be eligible to bid the project.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Prospective bidders should contact Lamp Incorporated (mcomiskey@lampinc.net or 847-741-7220 x324) to be placed on the bid list. Bidders will then be granted access to GradeBeam to download drawings for free. Lamp Incorporated will be utilizing /s/ Katherine M. Keefe GradeBeam for the entire bidding process, including addenda, so all Clerk of the Circuit Court interested bidders must contact Lamp Incorporated to access the GradeBeam Website.

(Published in the Northwest Herald on January 27, February 3, 10, All Contractors wishing to bid on this project must have a Lamp Incor- 2016) 1153210 porated Qualification Statement on file, updated within the last year.

Contractors' qualification statements are due in Lamp Incorporated's office by 5:00 pm, Friday, February 19, 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Failure to attend the Pre-Bid meeting shall disqualify anyone from bidding the project. All bidders must attend walk through in its entirety to be eligible to bid.

Contractor will be required to submit a $50 non-refundable deposit for bid plans and specifications. All checks shall be written to Carnow, Conibear & Assoc., Ltd. Contractor shall demonstrate experience of at least ten IDPH asbestos and lead abatement projects with a contract value of $50,000 or greater in schools within the last 5 years.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities in the bidding procedure, or accept the Bid that, in its opinion, will serve the best interest of the School District. Any such decision shall be considered final. The Owner reserves the right to set aside a Bid from a Contractor who, in the Owner's opinion, does not exhibit past experience equal to the size and scope of this project.

A Bid Bond or Certified Check in the amount of 10% of the bid is to accompany the proposal. The successful bidder must furnish a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond and Certificate of Insurance within ten (10) days of the award of the contract.

The Board of Education of Community Unit School District 300 reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or waive any bid irregularities.

This Project is Tax Exempt.

All questions shall be directed to Carnow, Conibear & Assoc., Ltd., 600 W. Van Buren Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60607, (312) 762-2920.

A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 8:00 A.M. on Monday, February 8, 2016 at Carpentersville Middle School, 100 Cleveland Avenue, Carpentersville, IL 60110. The meeting is not mandatory, but it is strongly urged that all bidders attend this meeting to fully understand the project requirements. Bidders failing to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the project and the existing conditions at the scope review meeting may be rejected.

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The bidder shall have a written sexual harassment policy in place in full compliance with Section 2-105 of the Illinois Human Rights Act.

School districts 47 & 155 dba Transportation Joint Agreement are requesting bids for diesel fuel. Specifications and instructions to bidders are available at the Transportation Facility, 1204

por ty South McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014-7495.

Telephone 815-455-0558 or FAX 815-459-9115.

by Committee.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Signed, FOX RIVER GROVE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

The LAKE IN THE HILLS Sealed bids are due at the SANITARY DISTRICT Board of By: /s/Patrick B. Hughes Secretary Transportation Facility by 10:00am Trustees announces that there is Friday, February 26, 2016. an opening on the BOARD OF TRUSTEES to fill a vacancy for a (Published in the Northwest Herald (Published in the Northwest Herald term through April 30, 2019, for February 3, 2016) 1155366 February 3, 2016) 1155525 a property owner whose property is served by the Lake in the Hills Sanitary District.

PUBLIC NOTICE Appointments to the Board of PUBLIC NOTICE Trustees are made by the Northeastern Illinois Area Agency McHenry County Board.

ASSUMED NAME on Aging is accepting “letters of inPUBLICATION NOTICE tent” to apply for the designation of The deadline for submitting applications for the appointment Regional Long-Term Care OmbudsPublic Notice is hereby is 2 p.m. on February 23, man Program (LTCOP) for Grundy, 2016. Applications are avail- given that on January 12, Kankakee, and Will counties. able at the office of the McHenry 2016, a certificate was filed County Board, Room 209, 667 in the Office of the County The Illinois Long-Term Care Ware Road, Woodstock, IL, and Clerk of McHenry County, IlliOmbudsman Program is autho- the McHenry County website nois, setting forth the names rized by and acts in accordance (www.co.mchenry.il.us) by and post-office address of with the federal Older Americans clicking open the home page; all of the persons owning, Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 3001 et seq. then under the subheading conducting and transacting and the Illinois Act on Aging, “County Government”, scroll the business known as 20ILCS 105/4.04. down to “Departments A-I”; then JEFF GATHMAN scroll down and click open The LTCOP is a resident-centered “County Board”; then click open PHOTOGRAPHY advocacy program. The program the link on the left-hand side enprotects and improves the quality of titled “County Board Appoint- located at: care and quality of life for residents ments”; and then click open the 2530 STANTON CIRCLE of long-term care facilities in “Appointment Application”. Ap- LAKE IN THE HILLS, Illinois. Service components are: plications must be submitted to IL 60156 investigative services; regular pres- the Public Health Services and ence in long-term care facilities; is- Human Services Committee of Dated January 12, 2016 sue advocacy; consultation and the McHenry County Board community education; and, resi- (which is the appointing body) /s/ Mary E. McClellan County Clerk dent and family council support. and can be mailed to the Committee at 2200 N. Seminary “Letters of intent” are due at the Ave., Woodstock, IL 60098, or (Published in the Northwest Northeastern Illinois Area Agency delivered in person to 667 Ware Herald January 20, 27, on Aging, P.O. Box 809, Kanka- Road, Room 209, Woodstock. 2016, February 3, 2016) 1151373 kee, IL 60901 on or before close of /s/ Theresa Sakas business on February 19, 2016 Lake in the Hills (4:00 p.m.) Letters of Intent are PUBLIC NOTICE Sanitary District 515 not to be sent by email. The Area Plum Street, Agency on Aging will not respond ASSUMED NAME Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 to any “letter of intent” which is rePUBLICATION NOTICE ceived after the deadline. Contact mdaman@ageguide.org for further (Published in the Northwest Public Notice is hereby Herald February 3, 2016) information. given that on January 29, 1155573 2016, a certificate was filed (Published in the Northwest in the Office of the County Herald January 27, 2016, Clerk of McHenry County, IlliFebruary 3, 2016) 1153103 nois, setting forth the names PUBLIC NOTICE and post-office address of LEGAL NOTICE all of the persons owning, Share your conducting and transacting photos with The Law and Justice Committee the business known as of the McHenry County Board is acMcHenry County! cepting applications to fill a vacan- VITALITY COUNSELING cy on the Board of Trustees of the FOX RIVER GROVE FIRE located at: PROTECTION DISTRICT commenc1192 E Algonquin rd ing the first Monday in May, 2016, Algonquin IL 60102 for a term through the first Monday in May, 2019.

Dated January 20, 2016

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Any person seeking appointment /s/ Mary E. McClellan to this Board may forward his/her County Clerk application to the McHENRY COUNTY BOARD, (who is the ap(Published in the Northwest pointing body), Administration OfHerald February 3, 10, 17, fice, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, 2016) 1155319 Woodstock, Illinois 60098, Attention: Mary Haines. Applications will Northwest Herald be accepted no later than 2:00 Classified p.m. on February 26, 2016. InterIt views of Candidates will be conducted by the Law and Justice works.