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Court fight over vests continues Attorney argues for return of items seized from motorcycle club members By CHELSEA McDOUGALL cmcdougall@shawmedia.com WOODSTOCK – A judge wants more time to decide if leather vests with patches should be returned to the Outlaws Motorcycle Club, or if they will remain in the cus-

tody of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. The ongoing legal battle over the vests has offered insight into the world of motorcycle gangs, but has not yet provided an answer on who gets the club paraphernalia. The sheriff’s office seized

the three leather vests after arresting several club members involved in a 2012 bar fight at the Lizard Lounge in Wonder Lake. Attorneys from both sides made legal arguments about whether leather vests with Outlaws patches are contra-

band. Some patches say “1 percent,” a nod to motorcycle criminal activity; “GFOD,” which means God forgives, Outlaws don’t; and “OFFO,” or Outlaws forever, forever Outlaws. A woman’s vest also was seized and reads “Property of

the Outlaws”; such vests are given to members’ “property” or their wives and girlfriends. In his closing argument, McHenry County Assistant State’s Attorney Robert Zalud attacked the notion that the Outlaws are a civic organization. He pointed out the dif-

ference in the patches worn on the vests of the Outlaws, versus those worn by, say, the Boy Scouts of America. “They’re way beyond Webelos in this case,” Zalud said. “This isn’t a good boys club.

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Oil trains continue to burn in Galena Rail cars involved among safer tanks The ASSOCIATED PRESS GALENA – The rail cars that split open and burst into flames during a western Illinois oil train derailment this week had been retrofitted with protective shields to meet a higher safety standard than federal law requires, according to railroad officials. The fire continued to burn Friday, a day after the derailment in a rural area south of the city of Galena. No injuries were reported, but the accident was the latest in a series of failures for the safer tankcar model that has led some people calling for tougher requirements. “It certainly begs that question when ... those standards failed to prevent leakage and explosions that threaten human safety and environmental contamination,” said Steve Barg, director of the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation, which owns a nature preserve several hundred yards from the derailment site. BNSF Railway said the train’s tank cars were a newer model known as the 1232. It was designed during safety upgrades voluntarily adopted by the industry four years ago in hopes of keeping cars from rupturing during derailments. But 1232 standard cars have split open in three other accidents in the past year, including one in West Virginia last month. That train was carrying 3 million gallons of North Dakota crude when it derailed, shooting fireballs into the sky, leaking oil into a waterway and burning down a house. The home’s owner

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LifeSpring Community Church youth group leader Megan McInnis (far back center) watches as 16-year-old Kasia Ashwill doubles up her string with fellow youth group member 17-year-old Robbie Wendtland (left) as 11-year-old Freddy Haas and 16-year-old Anna MacLean join in to try and find a way to use their strings to move a weight, illustrating that when many spiritual gifts bond together they are strong, like the church family. The lesson was one of the activities held Wednesday during the church’s youth group meeting in Spring Grove. By JEFF ENGELHARDT • jengelhardt@shawmedia.com

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teve Erickson has preached in gymnasiums, 100-year-old chapels with no bathrooms and movie theaters. The Meadowland Church pastor’s most recent house of worship? A refurbished barn on 4815 Johnsburg Road. “I really see the building as a tool for the ministry, but the church is not the building. The church is the people that gather together,” Erickson said. “You can be anywhere. It’s a matter of seeing the space as a tool.” See CHURCHES, page A6

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Turning the page on a new phase I must confess I am a bit inclined to have my life punctuated by phases. When I was a kid I went through my “Cowboy” phase. I dressed up like “Hopalong Cassidy” and called everyone “Partner.” Conversations at the dinner table were interesting… “Hey Partner… could you wrassle some gravy over here? “I am not your ‘Partner,’ I’m your father. And I’m not ‘wrassling’ anything to you.” “That’s OK, Buckaroo… I was just hankering for a wisp of the ole brown slop on my taters.” As I recall, that chuck wagon chat pretty much brought my cowboy phase to an end. That and when I told the mailman to be outta town by high noon. After that I went through my “Astronaut” phase (“Michael, do not refer to your mother as “Mission Control”), my “Eliot Ness and the Untouchables” phase (“Michael, the liquor store man is not a ‘dirty bootlegger.’”) and my “Mike Nelson Sea Hunt” phase (“Michael, if you say, ‘Suddenly, my lungs

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JUST HUMOR ME Michael Penkava started to burn’ one more time I will come at you like a spider monkey with water wings.”). Phases have categorized my life even in adulthood. My wife could never forget my “Beer Can Collecting” phase (“Michael, we are not decorating the living room in ‘Early Schlitz.’”) or my “Learn Cool Yo-yo Tricks” phase (“Michael, you want to tell me how a yo-yo got wrapped in the ceiling fan?”). This past summer I went through my “Buy Every Battery-Powered Lawn Tool You Can Find at Home Depot” phase (“Michael, why in the world would you need a chainsaw with headlights?”). But recently I am going through yet another phase. Let me explain… I had won a gift certificate from Barnes and Noble as a prize from a po-

em-writing contest. If there’s anything I love, it’s competitive poetry. Nothing like a donnybrook between iambic pentameter and haiku. Anyway, at the store I saw a very cool book which had its pages folded in such a way to create a three-dimensional sculpture, in this case, the word “Read.” There were also books folded into the words “Love” and “Joy” and one that was even made into the shape of a snowflake. I bought the one that said “Read” and took it home. As I stared at it I wondered just how they managed to fold those pages into that word. I looked closely at the pages and noticed that each page had two folds. There were 189 pages folded, each one with folds of different angles to make up the letters of the word. Then I had a crazy idea: why don’t I measure the folds and try it on my own book. So I did. I measured where the folds began and ended on each page and wrote down the measurements. Once I was done, I did the same with my book, folded the pages and,

voila, it looked just like the original! I was a book folder! Now I was hooked. I found an Internet site called Book Folding Forever owned by a nice lady from England named Lyndsey. She answered all my questions and got me started using her book folding patterns. I did a heart, a flower and a shooting star. I did a pair of lips, a pair of hands, and even a pair of elephants. I was a fold-a-holic! From that small start has blossomed my new “Book Folding” phase. So now, give me a copy of “Animal Farm” and I will fold you a cow. Give me a copy of “The Count of Monte Cristo” and I will fold you a fleur-delis. And give me a copy of “A Tale of Two Cities” and I will fold the Dickens out of it.

• Michael Penkava is a retired teacher who taught for 35 years at West Elementary School in Crystal Lake. His latest project is taking a copy of “Les Miserables” and folding it into the Cubs logo. He can be reached at mikepenkava@comcast.net.

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LOCAL BRIEFS Firefighters douse dryer fire in J’burg-area home JOHNSBURG – Firefighters were able to put out a dryer fire early Friday and keep the home in livable condition. McHenry Township Fire Protection District officials said they were dispatched to 2014 Indian Ridge Drive near Johnsburg for a fire in the basement of a home. The first unit to respond arrived in five minutes and found the fire in a dryer in the utility room. Firefighters pulled a hose line into the basement, and the fire was extinguished within minutes. Fire district officials said damage was contained to the dryer and the utility room, but smoke had spread throughout the entire single-story home. Crews spent the next 30 minutes ventilating the smoke from the building. The dryer was removed from the home. The response included six pieces of apparatus from the fire district, along with about 15 firefighters. Lint catching fire in the dryer was blamed for the incident. Damage was estimated at $7,500. There were no civilian or fire department injuries, firefighters said.

Woodstock City Council candidate: Info not shared soon enough By STEPHEN Di BENEDETTO sdibenedetto@shawmedia.com WOODSTOCK – Demanding quicker information on public safety, a Woodstock City Council candidate recently questioned the police department’s response to an alleged beating outside a

bar that left a man with several facial fractures. Concerned about safety of the Woodstock Square, candidate Don Frick questioned current members during a council meeting earlier this week about why it took Woodstock police nearly a month to release information

about the Jan. 20 attack along Benton Street in the downtown. “I think the community needs to do a better job of making residents more aware of these situations ... I want kids to be safe. I want families to be safe,” Frick told the Northwest Herald. “The more that they know about

what’s going on, the more they will be able to make sure their kids are safe.” Defending his department’s actions, Police Chief Robert Lowen said his officers quickly worked to identify the offender

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Costumes steal the spotlight at dance Dressed as The Hulk, Joshua Wood, 5, of Crystal Lake dances to the music Friday while attending the Crystal Lake Park District’s Mother and Son Superhero Dance in Crystal Lake. The event featured dinner, dancing, games and costumes. Sarah Nader – snader@ shawmedia.com

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By JEFF ENGELHARDT jengelhardt@shawmedia.com WOODSTOCK – Police have charged a Woodstock woman with prostitution after an investigation that began in October following anonymous reports of suspicious activity at a Shelia Street apartment. Woodstock police charged Shelia E. Johnston, 29, with prostitution Thursday after she allegedly agreed to perform sex acts in exchange for money with an undercover

officer posing as a john. Johnston lives at 165 Shelia St., Apt 308. Police said her two minor children were at her home during the investigation and that the children were taken into protecShelia E. tive custody. Johnston They were first taken to the police department and then turned over to the Illinois Depart-

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CRYSTAL LAKE – The last time the mini-warehousing and self-storage facility proposal for a building on South Virginia Street appeared before the Crystal Lake City Council it got a half-hearted OK and instructions to give its architectural designs another look. This week the final plan was unanimously waved through with only a brief remark – “totally acceptable” – from council member Ralph Dawson, who had originally

described the facade as “horrible looking.” The updated designs changed the entrance, added brick columns along the east side, removed the metal siding and replaced it with faux brick, and went with a different color palette, said James Richter, the city’s planning and economic development manager. The overall plan for the site remains the same: The existing 24,000-square-foot warehouse is to be renovated into a climate controlled self-storage

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CRYSTAL LAKE – A McHenry County College vice president is no longer in the running to be Central Oregon Community College’s next president. Tony Miksa, MCC’s vice president of academic and student affairs, had been the college’s top pick when he withdrew his name this week for family reasons. While Miksa declined to point to a more specific reason in the statement McHenry County College released, Oregon media reported Miksa’s father-in-law passed away unexpectedly. “I greatly appreciate everyone’s assistance and support,” Miksa said in the release. “While the search was a wonderful learning experience for me and all of COCC’s people were great, I have decided to step away from the process for personal/family reasons. I look forward to continuing my role with McHenry County College, and I remain committed to MCC and to the success of our students.”

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4 LOCAL NEWS • Saturday, March 7, 2015 • Section A • Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com Man uninjured after falling through ice FOX LAKE – A man who fell through the ice at Pistakee Lake on Friday evening declined medical treatment, a fire official said. The Fox Lake Fire Protection District and Illinois Department of Conservation police responded around 8 p.m. Friday to the

shoreline just outside Dockers Restaurant, 33 W. Grand Ave., Battalion Chief Ed Lescher said. The man, who had been snowmobiling on the lake, was out of the water by the time the fire department arrived, Lescher said. The man declined to be taken to the hospital.

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Lowen: Questions about the police response time out of line • QUESTIONS Continued from page A3 and ensured that the public’s safety wasn’t at risk. Weeks after the attack, the police department addressed the Jan. 20 incident for the first time publicly Feb. 25, announcing that Jacob R. Stanton, 25, of McHenry was charged with felony aggravated battery. Woodstock police initially responded to a call around 1 a.m. Jan. 20 about a man reportedly lying on the s i d e w a l k i n Jacob R. the area of 200 Stanton N. Benton St., with injuries to his face. Stanton and Randy Oehlerking, who was found on the sidewalk, exchanged words before the attack, detectives have said. Oehlerking, 31, was taken to the hospital for treatment. An online fundraiser to cover his medical bills later detailed 13 facial fractures, a broken noise and additional injuries to his face and body. Even though the attack appeared to be an isolated incident, the department’s communication lag underscores officials’ unresponsive actions to safety issues around the Square, Frick said. Last summer, Frick and other business owners in the

Square voiced concerns about homelessness, panhandlers and rowdy kids downtown. After the Jan. 20 incident, Frick urged city officials to examine whether bars around the Square are serving patrons too much alcohol. But Lowen said questions about the police’s response to the incident are out of line. Investigators quickly identified Stanton as a suspect after interviewing witnesses and scouring surveillance video from nearby bars around Benton Street, he said. Police learned that Stanton was wanted on an outstanding warrant for aggravated driving under the influence, marijuana possession and endangering the life of a child. Police then arrested Stanton on the outstanding warrant Jan. 29 and continued to monitor if he posted bail, Lowen said. However, police struggled for weeks to get Oehlerking back to the department to submit a formal statement on the incident, he said. Once police did, they charged Stanton on Feb. 24 at the McHenry County Jail with three felonies for the alleged aggravated battery and announced the charges a day later, Lowen said. “It was an isolated incident,” Lowen said. “Knowing we had the suspect and that we were doing our due diligence in the investigation, there was no need for us to alert the public to any danger.”

2nd phase would come later • BUSINESS Continued from page A3 facility with aisles so vehicles can drive through it. Nine smaller mini-warehousing buildings also would be constructed. The remainder of the 6.3 acres would be subdivided for future development. A second phase would come later, perhaps an expansion of the self-storage facilities and outside parking.

The plan is for the developer, Pearl Street Commercial LLC, to hire a firm to run the day-to-day operations of the business after the renovations occur, the company said in a letter to the city. The business would open in 2015 if all moves ahead as planned. The space has been vacant since Alexander Lumber moved a site in the Ridgefield area in unincorporated Crystal Lake with access to the railroad, Richter said.

Johnston due back in court April 26 • CHARGES Continued from page A3 child because of the children’s presence during her prostitution attempt, said Woodstock Police Chief Robert Lowen. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force participated in the investigation along with Woodstock police. Lowen said the undercover officer was able to make contact after following up on posts Johnston made online regarding pros-

titution. In addition to the charges of prostitution and endangering the life and health of a child, police charged Johnston with one count of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and one count of unlawful possession of cannabis. Johnston is due back at the McHenry County Courthouse on April 26. She was released after posting $150 bond. All of the charges are misdemeanors, the most serious which carries a potential sentence of up to one year in jail.

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Deadline is Tuesday to register to vote April 7 By KEVIN P. CRAVER kcraver@shawmedia.com McHenry County residents who need to register to vote in the April 7 election have until end of business Tuesday to do so. New county residents wishing to vote must register, as must existing residents who have changed their names or addresses since the last election, according to County Clerk Mary McClellan. New residents must register in person at the county clerk’s office at 667 Ware Road, Room 107, Woodstock, and must have two forms of identification, with at least one bearing a name and address. Current residents who

are re-registering must notify the county clerk in writing by filling out a change-of-address form or by returning their current voter card to the office specifying the new address. Registered voters whose addresses or names have not changed since the last election do not have to re-register. People with questions can contact the clerk’s office at 815-334-4242 or at mchenryelection@co.mchenry.il.us. Governments with offices up for election April 7 include municipalities, school boards, park districts, library districts, fire districts and the McHenry County College Board of Trustees. Early voting begins March 23.

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Nontraditional church settings can offer attractive ambiance for members • CHURCHES Continued from page A1 Erickson’s journey from one nontraditional church setting to another is becoming more common for pastors and congregations looking to grow. There is financial sense, Erickson said, in moving from places such as small strip mall commercial spaces to middle school gyms and even larger barns as membership increases. But alternative locations also can offer an attractive ambiance for potential members, he said. “On one hand, you may have someone who doesn’t feel comfortable stepping into a church that is a converted barn,” Erickson said. “But you might also have someone who had a bad experience at a traditional church and associates those experiences with those buildings. They might have no problem going to a movie

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LifeSpring Community Church youth group leader Scott McInnis makes some final points Wednesday during a youth group meeting at the church in Spring Grove. theater or a school.” Cabot Ashwill knows the challenges of finding a place to call home. In October 2010, he left Lakeland Evangeli-

Judge to issue ruling April 17 • VESTS Continued from page A1 Outlaws are not out there doing things for good. They are a group that systematically commits violent offenses.” Prosecutors Zalud and Randi Freese are arguing the leather vests with Outlaw patches should be considered contraband, and remain in the custody of the sheriff’s office. Joel Rabb, the Chica go-based attorney for the American Outlaw Associa-

tion, on the other hand, argued the Outlaws aren’t part of a greater criminal enterprise. Contrary to what prosecutors allege, Rabb said the bar fight was not gang activity. “Simply being a member of an organization – some of whose members have committed crimes – doesn’t mean you’re a member of a criminal organization,” Rabb said. McHenry County Judge Sharon Prather is taking the matter under advisement. She will issue a written ruling April 17.

Continued from page A1 was treated for smoke inhalation, but no one else was injured. In Thursday’s accident in Illinois, 21 of the train’s 105 cars derailed in an area where the Galena River meets the Mississippi. BNSF Railway said a resulting fire spread to five rail cars. Firefighters could only access the derailment site by a bike path, said Galena Assistant Fire Chief Bob Conley. Emergency personnel were still working to contain the blaze Friday but described the area as “stable.” The Federal Railroad Administration was investigating. The train had 103 cars loaded with crude oil from the Northern Plains’ Bakken region, along with two buffer cars loaded with sand, according to company spokesman Andy Williams. The cause of the derailment hasn’t been determined. The accident occurred 3 miles south of Galena in a wooded, hilly area popular with tourists. The area is alongside part of the Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge, but there was no indication of any oil contamination there so far, said U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service spokeswoman Georgia Parhan. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it was monitoring the air, taking water samples and setting up booms to keep leaking oil from reaching nearby waterways. As of June, BNSF was hauling 32 Bakken oil trains per week through the surrounding Jo Daviess County, according to information disclosed to Illinois emergency officials. Recent derailments have increased public concern

about the safety of shipping crude by train. The Association of American Railroads says oil shipments by rail jumped from 9,500 carloads in 2008, to 500,000 in 2014, driven by the boom in the Bakken oil patch of North Dakota and Montana. Pipeline limitations in the region force 70 percent of the crude to move by rail. Since 2006, the U.S. and Canada have seen at least 22 oil-train accidents involving a fire, derailment or significant amount of Barack Obama fuel spilled, according to an Associated Press examination of federal accident records. The wrecks have intensified pressure on President Barack Obama’s administration to approve tougher standards for railroads and tank cars, despite industry complaints that it could cost billions and slow freight deliveries. Oil industry officials had been opposed to further upgrading the 1232 cars because of costs. But late last year they changed their position and joined with the railway industry to support some upgrades, although they asked for time to make the improvements. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin released a statement Friday calling on the White House to quickly finalize its rule to strengthen standards, saying the increasing number of train derailments nationwide was unacceptable. “There is mounting evidence that stricter standards are needed in the handling of Bakken crude, which appears to be particularly volatile,” the Illinois Democrat said. “The safety of our communities depends on it.”

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Ashwill and his growing congregation have settled in a 7,000-square-foot unit in a Spring Grove warehouse. Although LifeSpring Com-

now at Deicke Park Community Room on 11419 S. Route 47 for the past four years. Carlson said both locations require congregants to help set up the worship space each week, a practice that helps members focus on why they are there. He said that connection often gets lost in the contemporary approach of megachurches. “Too many churches today are measuring success by how many people come rather than focusing on the spiritual roots and God’s way,” Carlson said. “Churches are becoming more man-centered today, not God-centered.” While many pastors are embracing the benefits of nontraditional buildings, Erickson said there is one problem with facilities such as his barn. It can be too welcoming at times. “The squirrels feel very welcomed here,” Erickson said. “So there are some challenges.”

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cal Free Church in Gurnee with a mission to “plant” a church west of his home congregation. After meeting in schools and barns,

munity Church is surrounded by manufacturing and importing businesses in the multi-unit industrial building, Ashwill said the space at 2503 Spring Ridge Drive has become a warm and welcoming home for the evangelical congregation. “Every church needs to start somewhere. All these large traditional churches people see started a long time ago in people’s homes and grew,” Ashwill said. “For us, this has been great and is a nice in-between place. At some point, I’m sure we’ll plan on building a church.” Worshipping in nontraditional spaces also allows congregants to engage with the church in ways they otherwise would not, said Paul Carlson, pastor at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Huntley. In Carlson’s nine years at the church, the congregation met at Marlowe Middle School in Lake in the Hills for the first five years and

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Union asks judge to dismiss Rauner suit By SARA BURNETT The Associated Press CHICAGO – Illinois labor unions are trying to keep Gov. Bruce Rauner’s lawsuit over nonmember dues from potentially curbing union power nationwide. Unions filed a motion late Thursday to dismiss the federal lawsuit Rauner filed against them last month in U.S. District Court. Rauner wants a judge in Chicago – and ultimately the U.S. Supreme Court – to declare so-called “fair share” dues unconstitutional. Nonmembers are required to pay the dues, which are lower than members’ dues, to

U.S. adds 295K jobs, joblessness drops to 7-year low The ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON – Unemployment in the U.S. has dropped to a seven-year low of 5.5 percent – a level normally considered the mark of a healthy job market. Yet that number isn’t as encouraging as it might sound. While U.S. employers added a solid 295,000 jobs in February, and the jobless rate fell from 5.7 percent, it went down mostly because many people gave up looking for work and were no longer officially counted as unemployed, the government reported Friday. What’s more, wage gains remained sluggish. Those trends suggest that the job market, while improving rapidly, isn’t quite as healthy as it looks. That complicates the Federal Reserve’s task of figuring out when the economy has strengthened enough to withstand higher interest rates. The Fed is considering a rate increase as early as June. With Friday’s report, employers have now produced 12 straight monthly job gains above 200,000. It’s the longest such stretch since 1994-95. The U.S. is easily outshining most other major economies. For example, the unemployment rate in the 19 countries that share the euro is 11.2 percent, or twice the U.S. rate. The robust U.S. job gains appear to have convinced many investors that the Fed will soon raise the shortterm interest rate it controls. Investors on Friday sold ultra-safe U.S. Treasurys, a sign that many anticipate a rate increase. The yield on the 10year Treasury note rose to 2.24 percent from 2.11 percent. And they dumped stocks. The Dow Jones industrial average plummeted 276 points in afternoon trading. A 5.5 percent unemployment rate is typically consistent with what economists call “full employment” – when the proportion of unemployed people has fallen so low that employers must raise pay to find enough qualified workers. Companies then raise prices to pay for the higher wages. And the Fed usually follows suit by raising its benchmark short-term rate to cool growth and ward off inflation. But the scars of the Great Recession have made the process hazier and more complicated. “5.5 percent doesn’t mean what it once did,” said Diane Swonk, chief economist at Mesirow Financial. Full employment “is always a moving target, and it has moved down.” Since the recession ended in June 2009, the percentage of adults working or looking for work has fallen to a 37-year low of 62.8 percent. It has hovered around the mark for most of the past year.

cover the cost of nonpolitical union activity such as collective bargaining. Rauner argues the dues violate the First Amendment because he says all union activity is essentially political. The new Republican governor filed the lawsuit against more than two dozen unions representing state workers the same day he issued an executive order ending the dues. His administration estimated the order would keep about $3.75 million per year from unions’ coffers. That money is being held in escrow while the case moves through the courts. The unions’ motion filed in federal court Thursday ar-

gues the issue shouldn’t be heard in federal court because it’s a question of state labor law, not federal law. A decision on where the case will be heard has national implications because if the U.S. Supreme Court were to eventually take up the case and side with Rauner, the ruling could end fair share dues for unions throughout the country. Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Illinois couldn’t require home health care workers who are not “full-fledged” state employees to have the dues deducted from their paychecks. But the court didn’t specifically rule on whether the dues

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Union workers shout and wave signs Feb. 6 as Gov. Bruce Rauner leaves after speaking at the Decatur Club in Decatur. Illinois labor unions filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to invalidate an executive order Rauner issued Feb. 9 ending a requirement that state workers pay union dues even if they don’t want to join a union. also violate the First Amendment rights of state employees.

Unions say the dues guard against “free riders,” or workers who benefit from union

representation but don’t contribute to the cost of providing those benefits.

BRIEFS Judge: Man innocent in home invasion, assault PEORIA – A Peoria County judge has declared innocent a man who was once convicted in a 1994 home invasion and sexual assault. The Peoria Journal Star reported the judge found 41-yearold Christopher Coleman innocent after a review of the evidence as well as testimony in two previous hearings. Coleman was convicted in 1995 of armed robbery and aggravated criminal sexual assault, and he was sentenced to 60 years in prison. The state Supreme Court ordered a new trial for him in October 2013. He was free on bond in March 2014 when prosecutors dropped all charges against him. Coleman had then asked the court to find him innocent, and his attorneys had to prove this was more likely true than not.

Illinois, railroad reach deal in 2009 fish kill ROCKFORD – A railroad company has agreed to pay $570,000 to help settle claims over a 2009 derailment that spilled ethanol and killed tens of thousands of fish in northern Illinois. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office on Thursday announced the settlement with Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad. Up to 75,000 gallons of an ethanol mixture fouled the surrounding area, including Lisa Madigan several miles of the Rock River and its tributaries. Madigan said the railroad will pay $270,000 to the Department of Natural Resources to restore two natural areas near the Rock River and $150,000

to the state Environmental Protection Agency and Winnebago County to settle alleged Illinois Environmental Protection Act violations. The company also will spend $150,000 on stream restoration.

Harassment case against Rutherford to proceed SPRINGFIELD – A federal judge has ruled allegations of sexual harassment against former Illinois state Treasurer Dan Rutherford can go to trial over the objections of state lawyers. U.S. District Judge Joan Lefkow issued an order in Chicago Friday denying the state’s attempt to dismiss the claims by former Rutherford employee Edmund Michalowski. Michalowski’s allegations that Rutherford made unwanted sexual advances sunk the Republican Rutherford’s aspirations to be governor. He filed his lawsuit in February 2014, just weeks before Rutherford, a viable candidate, finished fourth in the GOP primary. Michalowski’s attorney, Dana Kurtz, said in a statement her client is pleased by the decision and looks forward to telling his side in court.

Bill would make pumpkin Illinois’ official state pie SPRINGFIELD – Pumpkin pie could be the new official state pie of Illinois. An Illinois House committee on Thursday approved legislation just before they ate homemade pumpkin pie. It now will receive a second reading in the Legislature. State Rep. Keith Sommer, a Morton Republican, is sponsoring the proposal. He told Lee Enterprises newspapers’ Springfield bureau it’s a tribute to how much pumpkin Illinois produces. He said Illinois produces about 85 percent of

consumed pumpkin in the U.S. Sommer also said the legislation is about economic development because pumpkin is a guaranteed crop for central Illinois farmers.

Extremists take ancient statues, damage Iraqi site BAGHDAD – Islamic State extremists trucked away statues as they damaged the irreplaceable remains of an ancient Assyrian capital, a local resident and a top UN official told The Associated Press on Friday. Nimrud, a nearly 3,000-yearold city in present-day Iraq, included monumental statues of winged bulls, bearded horsemen and other winged figures, all symbols of an ancient Mesopotamian empire in the cradle of Western civilization. The discovery that extremists removed some statues before using heavy equipment to destroy much of the site Thursday was cold comfort as outrage spread over the extremists’ latest effort to erase history. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon considers the destruction a war crime, his spokesman said in a statement. Iraq’s most revered Shiite cleric, the Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, said in his Friday sermon the extremists are savaging Iraq, “not only in the present but also to its history and ancient civilizations.”

Mo. police chief stays on the job after DOJ report ST. LOUIS – Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson was still on the job Friday, two days after a government report blasted his beleaguered department for years of racial profiling, and the mayor refused to speculate about the chief’s future, saying his role was not to “just

chop heads.” Meanwhile, three Ferguson employees implicated in racist emails exposed by that report are now gone from their jobs, the mayor said. One was identified as a city court Tom Jackson clerk. Calls for Jackson’s removal were renewed again this week after the Justice Department cleared Darren James Wilson, the Knowles III white former Ferguson officer who shot Michael Brown, of federal civil rights charges in the Eric Holder death of the 18-year-old, who was black and unarmed. A second report released simultaneously found patterns of racial profiling, bigotry and profit-driven law enforcement and court practices in the St. Louis suburb that has come to represent the tension between minorities and American police nationwide. Attorney General Eric Holder told reporters Friday that the federal government will “use all the power that we have to change the situation” in Ferguson, including possibly dismantling the police force. “If that’s what’s necessary, we’re prepared to do that,” Holder said while accompanying President Barack Obama on a trip to South Carolina. Asked about Jackson in an interview with The Associated Press, Mayor James Knowles III said only, “He’s still the chief.”

NASA spacecraft on first visit to dwarf planet LOS ANGELES – After a nearly eight-year journey, a NASA spacecraft on Friday flawlessly slipped into orbit around Ceres in the first visit to a dwarf planet. The robotic Dawn craft will circle the dwarf planet for more than a year, exploring its surface and unraveling its mysteries. “It went exactly the way we expected. Dawn gently, elegantly slid into Ceres’ gravitational embrace,” said Marc Rayman, chief engineer for the $473 million mission managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. Ceres is the second and final stop for Dawn, which launched in 2007 on a voyage to the main asteroid belt, a zone between Mars and Jupiter that’s littered with rocky leftovers from the formation of the sun and planets some 4½ billion years ago.

Apple joins blue-chip index, AT&T gets booted NEW YORK – Apple is in. AT&T is out. In another milestone for the popular and profitable iPhone giant, Apple will replace AT&T in the venerable Dow Jones industrial average on March 19, the manager of the index announced Friday. The move isn’t likely to impact the 30-stock index much, and will have no effect on the fortunes of the two companies. But market experts say it does have symbolic importance, sort of like getting an Oscar at the Academy Awards – or at least a nomination. The change cements Apple as “the gold standard of technology,” says Daniel Ives, a financial analyst at FBR Research. “They’ve really become the modern-day Wright Brothers.”

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Born: Sept. 27, 1933; in Barrington, IL Died: March 2, 2015; in Cedar Rapids, IA Edward Charles Dedina, 81, of Cedar Rapids, IA, formerly of Fox River Grove, IL, died Monday, March 2, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Services are pending at this time. Survivors include his children, Edward D. (Colleen) Dedina, Sharri (Tom) Stanley, Karen Luebbers, Dian (Dave) Treptow, and Dawn Dedina; grandchildren, Daren, Holly, Heather, Michael, Tony, Amber, Stephanie, Shannon, Stacie, and Scott; great-grandchildren, George and Edward, Violet and Zara; Jacob and Devin; brother, Ron (Charmaine) Dedina; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Jennie; wife, Joan; son, David; brother, Richard; and a grandson, Brian. Edward was born September 27, 1933, the son of Charles and Jennie (Rezek) Dedina in Barrington, IL. He grew up in Fox River Grove IL, and lived there until 2009. Edward served in the United States Army during peacetime. On July 30, 1955, he married Joan Sorensen. Edward worked as a carpenter. Edward was an active member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Cary, IL. He liked building houses, woodworking, and making crosses for the church. He also enjoyed electronics and deer hunting. Memorials may be directed to the family in Edward's memory.

WALTER LULINSKI Born: Dec. 11, 1935; in Chicago, IL Died: March 3, 2015; in Kenosha, WI Walter "Wally" Lulinski born December 11, 1935 in Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956 as a 3rd Class torpedo man aboard the U.S.S. Charr during the Korean War. Walter was a successful cosmetologist. He owned and operated salons in Chicago, Marengo (House of Walter), Crystal Lake and Kenosha. He owned and instructed students at his cosmetology schools in both Rockford and DeKalb. In his early years, he was active

Send obituary information to obits@nwherald. com or call 815-526-4438. Notices are accepted until 3 p.m. for the next day’s edition. Obituaries also appear online at NWHerald. com/obits, where you may sign the guest book, send flowers or make a memorial donation. in many interests that included hunting, fishing, skiing, formula junior racing, and snowmobiling. Walter was one of the founding members and first President of the Marengo Snowgoers Snowmobile Club. On November 18, 1984, Wally happily married Carol (C.J.) in DeKalb. They moved to Kenosha, and ran a charter fishing boat on Lake Michigan, and taught at cosmetology schools in Milwaukee and Racine, Wisconsin. They also became members of the Kenosha K-Town Kickers where they began their country western couples dancing careers competing both nationally and internationally. Walter ended his working years in Zion, at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, at Midwestern Regional Medical Center as a limousine driver, transporting patients to and from the hospital for their treatments. Walter had a unique ability to connect with the patients he had in his care. Surviving are his loving wife, Carol (C.J.); a sister, Joanne DelCotto (Steve Yetsko) in Bullhead, AZ; a son, Willem (Beth); a daughter, Monique (Roger II) Volkening; stepchildren, Tammy (Bill) Tobin and Chad (Rachael) Stuart; 10 grandchildren, Tommy and Mia Lulinski, Shauna, Ava, Greta, and Roger Volkening III, Leslie and Linsey Tobin, and Elijah and Maverick Stuart; nephews, Michael Madison and Tyler (Beth) Ignaczak; niece, Theresa Ignaczak (Jim Bullis); very special friends, Ken and Wendy Kaiser; and many other family members and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ann (Stolarz) Yerly; and his brother, Chester "Chuck" Lulinski. A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2015, at First Christian Church, 13022 Wilmot Road, Kenosha, WI 53142, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., with a memorial service at 4 p.m. Donations may be made to First Christian Church or Assistance in Healthcare, PO Box 396, Zion, IL 60099, a special foundation he was a member of and truly believed in. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory 5111-60th Street. Phone 262-654-3533 Visit Walter's Online Memorial Book at: www.prokofuneralhome. com

Gordon B. Barrett: The visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., with a funeral service at 4 p.m., Sunday, March 8, at Wait Ross Allanson Funeral and Cremation Services, Algonquin Chapel, 201 S. Main St., Algonquin. Interment will be private in Windridge Memorial Park in Cary. For information, call Laird Family Funeral Services at 847658-4232. Norma L. Bender: The visitation will be from 3 until the 5 p.m. funeral service Saturday, March 7, at Thompson Spring Grove Funeral Home, 8103 Wilmot Road, Spring Grove. Inurnment will be private. For information, call the funeral home at 815-675-0550. Richard R. Borst: A memorial gathering will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. For information, call the funeral home at 815-338-1710. Alan R. Brockman: The visitation will be from 2 until the 4 p.m. celebration of life ceremony Sunday, March 8, at Journey Church in Huntley. David E. Cash: The memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at Fellowship Hall of Fairhaven Senior Services in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Doris M. Dickinson: The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the noon funeral service Monday, March 9, at Toynton's Walworth Funeral Home, 328 Kenosha St., Walworth, Wisconsin. Burial will be in Walworth Cemetery. For information, call the funeral home at 262-2752171. John N. Garis: The visitation will be from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake, 236 W. Crystal Lake Ave. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. For information, call Davenport Family Funeral Home & Crematory at 815-459-3411. Patrick Harper: The funeral Mass celebration will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 1023 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake.

For information, call Davenport Family Funeral Home & Crematory at 815-459-3411. Kyle E. Hastings: The visitation will be from 2 until the 4 p.m. memorial service Saturday, March 7, at Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Lake Road, Cary. Joan Jones: A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Center. Elizabeth B. Jurak: The visitation will be from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Saturday, March 7, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 178 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake. Burial will be in Crystal Lake Memorial Park. Joy A. Kruto: The visitation will be from 10 until the 11 a.m. memorial service Saturday, March 7, at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main St., Huntley. For information, call DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Services at 847-515-8772. Walter Lulinski: The visitation will be from 2 until the 4 p.m. memorial service Sunday, March 8, at First Christian Church, 13022 Wilmot Road, Kenosha, Wisconsin. For information, call Proko Funeral Home & Crematory at 262-654-3533. Janet M. Mackie: The visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at Swem Chapel in Buchanan, Michigan. The celebration of life ceremony will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 9, at the chapel. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Buchanan. Henrietta C. Nell: The visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry. The funeral Mass celebration will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at St. Mary Church in McHenry. Burial will follow in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Johnsburg. For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-0063. Meghan C. O'Brien: The visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the 3:30 p.m. funeral service Saturday, March 7, at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. For infor-

mation, call the funeral home at 847-515-8772. Anna J. Osborn: The visitation will be from 3 until the 5 p.m. funeral service Sunday, March 8, in the Cosman Theater at the Huntley Park District, 12015 Mill St., Huntley. For information, call James A. O'Connor Funeral Home at 847-669-5111. Philomena Padalik: Prayers will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at the funeral home. The funeral Mass celebration will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at Visitation Church in Elmhurst. Interment will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Alfred T. Parr Sr.: The visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 6, at First Congregational Church, 11628 E. Main St., Huntley. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the church. For information, call DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Services at 847-5158772. Charles Roberts: A memorial Mass celebration will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 26, at The Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 Bull Valley Road, McHenry. Lorraine E. Selcke: A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Lake Julian, 65 Route 14, Cary. For information, call 847-639-3817. Guadalupe Velasquez Sr.: The visitation will be from 1 until the 4 p.m. funeral service Sunday, March 8, at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. For information, call the funeral home at 815-338-1710. Philip T. Voight: A celebration of life ceremony will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Fox Run Lanes, 2440 W. Sunset Drive, Waukesha, Wisconsin. Arden Mae Vowell: The visitation will be from 10 until the 11 a.m. memorial service Saturday, March 7, at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry. Inurnment will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Arlington Heights. For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-2400.

Route 14, Crystal Lake. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments and information: Carrie, 815-271-2910 or www.heartlandbc.org. • 3 to 7 p.m. March 11 – McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments and information: Carrie, 815-271-2910 or www.heartlandbc.org. • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 18 – Camfil, 500 S. Main St., Crystal Lake. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments and information: Carrie, 815-271-2910 or www.heartlandbc. org. • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 22 – St. Paul's United Church of Christ,

485 Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. walk-ins welcome. Appointments and information: Julie, 815-3568231 or www.heartlandbc.org. • 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 23 – Zion Lutheran Church, 4206 W. Elm St., McHenry. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments and information: Carrie, 815-271-2910; Joe at jabrabec@sbcglobal.net or www.heartlandbc.org. • 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 30 – Centegra Hospital - McHenry, 4201 Medical Center Drive, McHenry. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments and information: Terri, 815-759-4334 or www. heartlandbc.org.

BLOOD DRIVES Following is a list of places to give blood. Donors should be 17 or older or 16 with a parent’s consent, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health. • 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 7 – St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2302 W. Church St., Johnsburg. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council No. 9167. All donors will receive a Culver's coupon. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments and information: Arnie, 815-790-6837 or www. heartlandbc.org. • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 10 – McHenry County College, 8900

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A step closer to OMA reform The Northwest Herald Editorial Board offers this week’s thumbs up and thumbs down: Thumbs up: To House Bill 175 passing unanimously in the state House and moving to the Senate. State Rep. David McSweeney, R-Barrington Hills, and state Sen. Dan Duffy, R-Lake Barrington, are spearheading the legislation, which closes a loophole in the Illinois Open Meetings Act and will allow people to report a possible violation of the act within 60 days of its discovery, rather than 60 days from the date of the meeting. Thumbs up: To the Oakwood Hills Power Plant Opposition Group for donating the remaining $10,000 it had earmarked for a presumed legal battle that never happened fighting the proposed power plant; $5,000 will go to the village government, and the remaining $5,000 will go to Prairie Grove School District 46. The money will go to positive causes, and it’s nice to see the group use the money raised in a responsible way. Thumbs down: To Hillary Clinton and any public officials who attempt to use private email instead of official accounts to conduct public business. Public records laws are in place for a reason. Those who attempt to go outside of those laws to keep the way they conduct public business to themselves are doing the public they are supposed to serve a great disservice. Thumbs up: To a proposal to eliminate tuition breaks for children of employees at public universities. The bill, filed by state Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, would phase out the 50 percent tuition waivers, which cost state universities nearly $10 million a year. It is a perk universities simply cannot afford to continue to offer. Thumbs down: To February. Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel said the statewide average temperature last month was 18.6 degrees – 12.3 degrees below average. February snowfall was above average, too. Western and northern Illinois had between 15 and 20 inches of snow. Angel said that’s 8 to 12 inches above averages in many places. Don’t look now, however, there are 50s in the forecast next week. Bring on spring.

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

Homeland Security funding The purpose: Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2015, and for other purposes. The vote: Passed in the House on Tuesday by 44 votes – 257 voted “yes,” 167 voted “no” and nine didn’t vote. Local representation: U.S. Reps. Peter Roskam (R-6) and Randy Hultgren (R-14) voted “no.” Source: The New York Times’ Inside Congress website

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Canada shows U.S. failure Canada has a well-founded reputation for dangerous exports: Dirty oil. Strong beer. The occasional bad pop song. Hockey fights. Hockey hair. The Canadian tuxedo. Still, the U.S. pharmaceutical industry’s concern about a law that let Maine residents buy prescription drugs from Canada is a little odd. There’s no evidence medicines from Canadian pharmacies pose any greater safety risk than those bought in the U.S. Yet industry trade groups last week persuaded a judge to overturn the law, on the narrow grounds that drug importations are a federal matter. Drugmakers are probably more concerned with price than with safety. In Canada, drugs often cost much less than in the U.S. That’s what made the Maine law popular. But consider what makes Canadian drugs so much cheaper in the first place. Canadians are no better than Americans at mixing and packaging chemical compounds. The difference is they let government health care plans use their purchasing power to negotiate lower drug prices. If that strikes you as socialized medicine, consider the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs does the same thing. Medicaid, the federalstate program for the poor, does something similar, by demanding drugmakers provide a rebate in exchange for participating in the program. But those programs pale in size next to Medicare, which this year will spend an estimated $87 billion on prescription drugs. The 2003 law that created Medicare’s Part D prescription drug benefit included a “noninterference clause,” which specifically prevents the agency from negotiating lower prices. Partly this was a sop to drugmakers, and partly it was meant to ensure beneficiaries would have access to all drugs, not just those whose producers met Medicare’s terms. But Canada and the VA have shown you don’t need to cover every drug to give beneficiaries the options they need. Bloomberg View

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IT’S YOUR WRITE Consider alternate theories To the Editor: Surely, after the past couple weeks, Judy Weiss, of Brookline, Massachusetts, must believe climate change is real (“Climate change is real,” Feb. 13). However, climate has not changed in the way Al Gore set forth in his book, “An Inconvenient Truth,” in 2006. In actual fact, the global warming based on humanity’s use of fossil fuels, as set forth by his expert scientist, has not survived scientific muster in the past 10 years. To keep the paranoia created by Gore alive, his expert scientists had to change their rallying buzz words from “global warming” to “climate change.” Of course, there will be climate change, without regard to humanity’s use of fossil fuels. Does she propose that the fires built by woolly mammoths caused the glaciers to recede from the McHenry area? She has to be kidding to think politicians and economists have a plan that will forever stop climate change on Earth that has been going on for eons. Yes, data (facts) is readily available to establish the effectiveness of vaccines, but it is not with respect to global warming – climate change. Man-made climate change is based on theories, the latest being that man-made carbon dioxide passing over the north pole is causing the ice to melt, which is

causing the deep freeze and snow in the eastern United States. Perhaps she could spend some time reading and considering alternate theories. Jon Gealow McHenry

Write in Liebmann To the Editor: I encourage voters to write in myself, Kelly Liebmann, for Regional Board of School Trustees this election. An experienced manager with an administration and transportation background, I promote fiscal responsibility in government. My previous letters to the editor are testament to my smaller, less intrusive government and lower taxes perspective. I feel District 200 residents and McHenry County taxpayers need a representative on the board. School funding is 66 percent of my property tax bill. I am concerned the recently approved TIF district in Lakewood might lead to school district boundary changes within the TIF district. The yearly cost to send a student to D-200 is approximately $9,000. This yearly per student price would not be recovered from newly included residences, and will result in higher taxes for current school district residents. I would be honored to have your write-in vote for Regional Board of

HOW TO SOUND OFF We welcome original letters on public issues. Letters must include the author’s full name, home address and day and evening telephone numbers. We limit letters to 250 words and one published letter every 30 days. Election-related letters are limited to 150 words. The deadline to submit an election-related letter

School Trustees during early voting or on April 7. Kelly Liebmann Wonder Lake

Leave other people alone To the Editor: Donald Allen should feel superior to ISIS (“High horse,” March 2). They are mass murderers that impose their religion and destroy precious historical artifacts. However, he also used a strawman argument and faulty historic fact. He wrote “... we changed. They didn’t,” in regards to, I assume, war mongering and religious wars. He puts forth the idea that “we” (Christians? Westerners? White people?) have left the Middle East alone since the end of the Crusades. First of all, the last crusade was 500 years ago, not 900 as he claimed. Second, the Western powers, mainly the British and French, colonized the Middle East

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and North Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries. Independence was granted only in the mid-20th century. Any attempts by the native people to gain independence were violently ended by firebombing villages and using armored cars with machine guns to find any fugitives, as was done in the 1920s in Iraq. Let’s not forget America meddling in Iranian affairs by installing the shah. Third, Allen’s claims that slavery existed before Christianity is irrelevant. The fact that Arabs traded in African slaves is irrelevant. Millions of people were taken from their homes in Africa and taken to the New World as slaves by Christians. The Bible was used to justify slavery, as it mentioned rules on how to treat slaves. Maybe we as a people should learn more about history and leave other people alone. Dave Sippel Crystal Lake

Energy, perseverance and persistence needed now In 2012, I led an effort to reform the structure of government in McHenry County. I proposed then a popularly elected County Board chair would help strengthen the voices of McHenry County taxpayers. Teams of supporters joined me in gathering signatures, sending out letters, planting signs, making phone calls and walking door-to-door in communities throughout our county. Then, on Nov. 4, 2012, the referendum we were fighting to pass failed. We lost. Over the next year, I worked with members of the McHenry County Board to address their concerns about the proposal and a similar question was placed on the 2014 primary ballot. That referendum passed by a large margin and, as a result, voters in McHenry County in 2016 will directly elect our next County Board chair, vastly increasing taxpayers’ authority over a unit of government that spent almost $250 million last year in public dollars. Given the precarious state of

GUEST VIEW Jack Franks Illinois’ finances and our weak ethics laws, reforming much of our government is an obvious necessity. As we approach making these changes, however, we must do so with the expectation many of our efforts will meet significant resistance and some will not succeed at first. This is not a caution against trying – in fact, it highlights the importance of tenaciously fighting to return our state to fiscal and ethical health. On his third day in office, I joined Gov. Bruce Rauner at a news conference in Springfield to announce his implementation of a law that I passed more than two years ago. It requires local governments to post the job descriptions and salary information of employees online. Former Gov. Pat Quinn refused to implement the measure after the General Assembly passed it,

but in a meeting right after the recent election with Rauner, I mentioned it as something that I still thought would be good for the state, and he agreed. A measure drastically increasing local government transparency and accountability suddenly came back from the dead. Since the 99th General Assembly convened in January, I have introduced several measures that will benefit the people of Illinois by blocking political interference in the redistricting process, improving ethical standards for elected officials, eliminating sweetheart deals currently available to public employees and reducing the number of government bodies that tax us. House Bill 1559 calls for the creation of an independent electoral map drawing agency. House Bill 1440 will prohibit individuals who have been convicted of corruption-related crimes from holding public office. House Bill 403 would eliminate tuition waivers for which only children of state university

employees are eligible, saving the state more than $9 million per year. House Bills 228 and 229 will help to reduce the excessive number of local taxing bodies that exist in Illinois. I am also a chief-co sponsor of measures offered by Republican legislators to close the doors on the General Assembly’s pension system and amend Illinois’ constitution to term limit members of the Legislature. None of these pieces of legislation will come to pass easily, but all can and should be the law of the land soon. Benjamin Franklin once said, “Energy and persistence conquer all things” – a quote I think perfectly sums up the legislative process. In crises like the one Illinois finds itself, headwinds must be met with a stronger resolve to push through the storm toward a brighter day. Energy, perseverance and persistence will be required. • Jack Franks, a Marengo Democrat, is the 63rd District state representative.

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March 7 • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Rummage sale, Crystal Lake Central High School cafeteria, 45 W. Franklin St., Crystal Lake. Sponsored by the environmental club. Funds raised will support the club and environmental science class field trips as well as ecological building and community improvements. Free. Information: 815-459-2505 or mdare@155.org. • 8:30 a.m. – Crystal Lake Toastmasters Club, Exemplar Financial Network, 413 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Develop communication and leadership skills while having fun. Information: www. crystallake.toastmastersclubs.org. • 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Woodstock Farmers Market Winter Market, McHenry County Farm Bureau, 1102 McConnell Road, Woodstock. Indoor market offering a variety of local produce and products. Information: www.woodstockfarmersmarket. org/winter_market.htm. • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Huntley Indoor Farmers Market, Legion Hall, 11712 Coral St., Huntley. Features eggs, meat, honey, baked goods, granolas, jams, artisan cheese, homemade soaps and more. Information: 847-515-5262 or www.huntley.il.us. • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – 2015 Huntley Chamber Home & Business Expo, Marlowe Middle School, 9625 Haligus Road, Lake in the Hills. Information: www.huntleychamber.org. • 9 a.m. to noon – Health & Wellness Event, Woodstock Public Library, 414 W. Judd St., Woodstock. Staff from Mercy Health System will perform free blood pressure screenings as well as provide information on the influenza virus, vaccinations and seasonally relevant child safety issues. Information: www.woodstockpubliclibrary.org. • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Fox Lake Chamber Fest, Grant Community High School, Route 59 and Grand Avenue, Fox Lake. The event will showcase more than 85 businesses. Includes Taste of Fox Lake, entertainment and more. Free admission. Information: 847-587-7474. • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Spring Craft and Vendor Show, Cary Park District Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary. Free. Information: 847-639-6100 or www. carypark.com. • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Friends of the Crystal Lake Library book collection, Crystal Lake Plaza No. 15, 6500 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Accepting donations of gently used books, both hardcover and paperback, DVDs and CDs for the Friends’ annual used book sale. Information: www.focll.com. • 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – “Get Ready, Get Set, Get Hired: Acing the Job Market,” Algonquin Area Public Library, 2600 Harnish Road, Algonquin. Specialists from Illinois Worknet will discuss career and employment topics such as goal setting, job search techniques, networking and résumés. Box lunch included. Bring your résumé and cover letter. Free. Information: 847458-6060, ext 143, or www.aapld. org/events. • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Cary Grove Area Community Showcase, Cary-Grove High School, 2208 Three Oaks Road, Cary. Featuring representatives of local businesses and community groups, a craft

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Complete with prom dress, a member of the Woodstock School District 200’s Polar Prom team steps out of a pool during the annual Polar Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics of Illinois Feb. 22 at Lakefront Park in Fox Lake. marketplace and more. Information: www. carygrovechamber.com. • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Spring Fling Vendor and Craft Show, McHenry County Fairgrounds, Building D, 11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock. Includes a balloon pop for prizes and 50/50 raffle. Free admission. Information: 815-338-3737 or www.extension.illinois.edu. • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale, Algonquin Area Public Library District – Eastgate Branch, 115 Eastgate

Drive, Algonquin. The sale includes a wide variety of genres in books, movie and television DVDs and music CDs. Light refreshments will be available for purchase at the Book Bistro. The sale continues from 1 to 4 p.m. March 8, which is half-price day. Information: 847-458-4343, ext. 207, or www.aapld.org. • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – My Sister’s Dress prom dress sale, Sage YMCA, 701 Manor Road, Crystal Lake. More than 1,000 gently used dresses to choose from, as

well as purses, jewelry and more. All dresses cost $25. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County. Information: www.bbbsmchenry.org. • 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Fun Fair, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 932 McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake. The 10th annual event featuring games, prizes, a magic show, balloon creations, face-painting, bounce house, cake/book walk, silent auction and food. Tickets: $1 for five in advance, $3 special event; $1

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for four day of fair, $3 special event. Information: 815-455-3200 or www. prince-of-peace.org. • 10:30 a.m. – Crystal Lake Branch of American Association of University Women program, Senior Services Associates, 110 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. Kate Midday will present “Contemporary War on Women’s Bodies.” Free. Information: 815-459-3313. • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Pet nail clipping, Nature’s Feed, 2440 Westward Drive, Spring Grove. Co-hosted by Fur the Love of Dogs. Donations requested to benefit Pets in Need Animal Shelter in Ringwood. Information: 815-675-2008 or www. naturesfeed.net. • Noon to 2 p.m. – Hands-on History – “Luck of the Irish,” The Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Children ages 5 to 10 accompanied by an adult will make a St. Patrick’s Day shamrock craft. Free. Information: 815-477-5873 or palmerhouse@crystallakeparks.org. • 6:30 p.m. – Marriage Ministry’s annual dinner dance, The Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 W. Bull Valley Road, McHenry. Hawaiian theme featuring dinner, dessert bar, game room, dancing, balloon drop, limbo contest and 50/50 raffle. Tickets: $50 a couple. Information: 815-385-5673 or www. hamarriageministry.org. • 7 to 8 p.m. – Lifetree Café, Willow Crystal Lake Atrium, 220 Exchange Drive, Crystal Lake. How to overcome economic, racial, and other divisions will be discussed. Free. Information: 815-715-5476 or shalasz@yahoo.com. • 7 to 10 p.m. – Saturday Night Spring Fling Dance for adults, Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Drive,

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March 8 • 10:30 a.m. – Purim carnival, McHenry County Jewish Congregation, 8617 Ridgefield Road, Crystal Lake. The celebration of Purim will feature a carnival organized by the high school class. Includes games, prizes and a meal. Cash donations to support the Woodstock Area Community Ministries will be accepted. Information: 815-455-1810 or www.mcjc-online.org. • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Bridal Fair, Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. The fair will feature a variety of wedding vendors to help in all aspects of wedding planning. Admission is free. Brides are encouraged to register in advance. Information: 815-477-5781 or www. crystallakeparks.org. • 1 p.m. – Bingo, Harvard Moose Lodge, 22500 Route 173, Harvard. Play bingo for money. There also will be a progressive raffle and pull tabs. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. when lunch is available. Information: 815943-5925. • 1 to 4 p.m. – “Plop O’Gold” open house and raffle, Partners for Progress Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center, 23525 W. Milton Road, Wauconda. Annual family friendly open house and raffle featuring a chili contest. Free. Information: 847-226-1300 or www. partnersforprogressnfp.org. Continued on page B2

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NWHerald.com be Master Gardener Linda Popp, who will present “World of Living Walls” • 2 p.m. – International a program about utilizing vertical Women’s Day Concert, Unity space to maximize gardens. Free. Spiritual Center of Woodstock, 225 Information: 815-455-1231. W. Calhoun St., Woodstock. A benefit March 10 • 12 p.m. – Bingo, VFW Post 4600, concert organized by the Woodstock • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – AARP senior 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry. Play Folk Festival. Admission: $10 sugtax help, Woodstock Public Library, bingo to help support GiGi’s Playgested donation. Call for reserva414 W. Judd St., Woodstock. Volhouse, a Down syndrome achievetions. Information: 815-338-2080 or unteers from AARP will help senior ment center. Information: www. www.woodstockfolkfestival.org. citizens with their income taxes. gigisplayhouse.org/mchenry. • 2 to 3:30 p.m. – “Sounds of Appointments must be scheduled in • Noon to 2 p.m. – Senior Meet, Ireland,” Johnsburg Public Library, advance at 815-344-3555. Greet & Eat, Harvard Senior Center, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg. • 7 to 8:30 p.m. – “The Power of 6817 Harvard Hills Road, Harvard. Recording artist Phil Passen perDoodling,” Algonquin Area Public All area seniors invited to learn forms Irish tunes on the hammered Library District, 2600 Harnish Road, about the senior center’s new OPAL dulcimer. Free. Information: 815-344- Algonquin. The doodling workprogram (Older People with Active 0077 or www.johnsburglibrary.org. shop will engage the mind to help Lifestyles), volunteering opportu• 3:30 p.m. – Music4Martin, participants open the door to better nities and transportation options. Grace Lutheran Church, 1300 concentration. Free. Information: Lunch will be provided. Registration Kishwaukee Valley Road, Wood847-458-6060 or www.aapld.org/ is required by March 9. Free. Inforstock. Featuring musical and artistic events. mation: 815-943-2740 or sharon. expressions presented by local • 7 to 9 p.m. – PFLAG McHenry smith@harvardseniorcenter.org. artists in celebration of the life and meeting, Tree of Life Unitarian • 12:30 p.m. – Cary Area Book teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Universalist Congregation, 5603 Club meeting, Wine & Roses Jr. Information: 815-338-0554 or W. Bull Valley Road, McHenry. The Restaurant, 1130 S. Main St., www.facebook.com/music4martin. documentary “Faces and Facets of Algonquin. Suzanne Hale will present • 4 p.m. – Shalem Seventh Day TransGender Experience” will be a review of “Nothing Daunted: Adventist Church Youth Gospel shown. Free. Information: 815-385The Unexpected Education of Two Choir, Community Church of Rich9068 or twweaver@earthlink.net. Society Girls in the West” by Dorothy mond, 5714 Broadway St., Richmond. • 7 p.m. – McHenry County Wickenden. Guests and new memA free-will offering will be accepted. Chapter of Citizens’ Climate bers are welcome. Free. Information: Free. Information: 815-678-6521. Lobby meeting, Ridgefield-Crystal 847-639-9006. • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Free Sunday Lake Presbyterian Church, 8505 • 2 to 3 p.m. – McHenry-Kane community dinner, First United Church St., Crystal Lake. Co-hosted Counties area Ostomy SupMethodist Church, 3717 W. Main St., by the Environmental Defenders port Group meeting, Advocate McHenry. No reservations needed. of McHenry County Education Sherman Hospital, Conference Information: 815-385-0931 or www. Committee. Topic of discussion will Room B, 1425 N. Randall Road, Elgin. fumcmchenry.org. be climate change and the need to Guest speaker will be Mike Parikh act promptly to influence elected from Medicare World Inc., who will March 9 leaders in Washington to reduce the discuss supplies available for ostomy • 9 a.m. – Fox Hills Music fossil fuel emissions of heat-trapping care. New members welcome; Teachers Association meeting, gases that are warming the planet. confidentiality respected. Free valet First Congregational Church, 461 Free. Information: 815-338-0393 or parking. Information: 224-783-2458. Pierson St., Crystal Lake. The topic www.mcdef.org. • 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. – McHenry of discussion will be “Integrating • 7:30 p.m. – Kickoff celebration Elementary School District 15 Standard Literature into Method for Relay For Life of Richmond/ kindergarten registration, Hilltop Teaching.” Free. Information: 847McHenry Township, The Village Elementary School, 2615 W. Lincoln 515-7905 or www.foxhillsmta.org. Squire Restaurant, 4512 W. Elm Road, McHenry. For the 2015-16 • 1 to 3:30 p.m. – Seniors Game St., McHenry. Relay For Life is a school year. Any child who will be Day, Marengo Park District, 825 fundraiser for the American Cancer age 5 by Sept. 1, 2015, is eligible for Indian Oaks Trail, Marengo. Bingo, Society that brings the community kindergarten. Information: 815-385games and refreshments. Free. together for an all-night walk to 4421 or 815-385-7210. Information: 815-923-2579. raise funds and awareness for the • 5 to 8 p.m. – Friends of the • 1 p.m. – McHenry Senior fight against cancer. The kickoff will Crystal Lake Library book Citizens Club meeting, McHenry provide information about this year’s collection, Crystal Lake Plaza No. Township Hall, 3703 N. Richmond event, scheduled for June 27. Free. 15, 6500 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Road, Johnsburg. Cyndee Schaffer Information: www.relayforlife.org/ Accepting donations of gently used of the Illinois Humanities Council richmondmchenrytownshipil. books, both hardcover and paperwill present “The Journey to Mollie’s • 7:30 to 9 p.m. – McHenry back, DVDs and CDs for the Friends’ War: WACS and World War II.” County Civil War Round Table annual used book sale. Information: Visitors welcome. Free. Information: meeting, Woodstock Public Library, www.focll.com. 815-578-1550. 414 W. Judd St., Woodstock. Round • 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Soup supper • 5:30 p.m. – Kickoff celebraTable member Ed Urban will give a and service, Living Waters Luthertion for Relay For Life of Crystal presentation on “Colonel C.R. Ellet an Church, 1808 Miller Road, Crystal Lake/Cary, Immanuel Lutheran and the Sage of the Queen of the Lake. Potluck dinner followed by Church, 300 S. Pathway Court, West and the Ironclad Indianola.” Lenten worship. Free. Information: Crystal Lake. Relay For Life is a Free. Information: 815-385-2128 or www.livingwaterschurch.com or fundraiser for the American Cancer www.mchenrycivilwar.com. 815-455-2424. Society that brings the community • 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Adult support together for an all-night walk to March 11 group, National Alliance on Mental raise funds and awareness for the • 10 a.m. – Overeaters AnonyIllness, 620 Dakota St., Crystal fight against cancer. The kickoff will mous, Northwestern Counseling Lake. For ages 25 and older. Free. provide information about this year’s Center (lower level), 17 W. Grand Information: 815-308-0851 or www. event, scheduled for June 5-6. Free. Ave., Fox Lake. A 12-step weekly namimchenrycounty.org. Information: www.relayforlife.org/ meeting. Information: 847-973-1985. • 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Quit-smoking crystallakecaryil. • 10:30 a.m. – Lifetree Café, classes, Centegra Hospital – Wood• 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Lifetree PNC Bank Community Room, 13300 stock, 3701 Doty Road, Woodstock. Café, Flatlander Market, 125 S. State Route 47, Huntley. The program, A seven-week program offered by St., Marengo. The program, “Zzzz ... “Zzzz ... Practical Help for Getting the McHenry County Department of Practical Help for Getting a Better a Better Night’s Sleep,” features a Health. Learn practical ways to end Night’s Sleep,” features a filmed filmed interview with Kat Duff, the nicotine addiction through group interview with Kat Duff, the author author of “The Secret Life of Sleep.” support and behavior modification. of “The Secret Life of Sleep.” Free. Free. Information: 815-568-7162 or Cost of program is refunded if all Information: 815-568-7162 or www. www.lifetreecafe.com. sessions are attended. Registration lifetreecafe.com. • 11:30 a.m. – Bingo, VFW Post required. Cost: $25. Information: • 7 p.m. – Bingo, Huntley Legion 5915, 301 Lake Marian Road, 815-334-4525 or www.mcdh.info. Post 673, 11712 Coral St., Huntley. Carpentersville. Classic bingo played • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Harrison Doors open at 5 p.m., food and video with chips. Progressive jackpot. Food School kindergarten regisgaming available. Proceeds benefit available. Proceeds benefit military tration, Harrison School, 6809 military veterans and community veterans and community programs. McCullom Lake Road, Wonder Lake. programs. Free admission, charge for Information: 847-658-3391 or 847Bring three proofs of residency and cards. Information: 847-669-8485. 428-4836. a copy of the child’s birth certificate. • 7 to 8:30 p.m. – Coffee • 11:30 a.m. – Countryside Information: 815-653-2311 or ahuff@ with the Chief, Woodstock Garden Club meeting, Nunda hsd36.org. Police Department, 656 Lake Ave., Township Hall, 3510 Bay Road, • 6:30 p.m. – “Snack Tips for Woodstock. Ronica Patel, director Crystal Lake. Featured speaker will Road Trips,” Woodstock Public Continued from page B1

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Library, 414 W. Judd St., Woodstock. Joyce Lande, wellness coach and nutrition adviser, will discuss finding, making and enjoying healthy snacks. Information: www.woodstockpubliclibrary.org. • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Joint replacement lecture, Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center – Huntley, 10450 Algonquin Road, Huntley. Dr. John Daniels, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, and a certified physical therapist will discuss knee and hip procedure options and the recovery process. Registration is required. Free. Information: 877-2368347 or www.centegra.org. • 7 to 9 p.m. – “Butterfly Gardening,” Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood. Learn how to attract butterflies to your backyard. The indoor presentation will cover identification of local butterflies and native plants they rely on for food. Open to ages 14 and older. Register by March 7. Cost: free for McHenry County residents, $6 nonresidents. Information: 815-479-5779 or www. mccdistrict.org. • 7 p.m. – Bingo, Woodstock Moose Family Center, 406 Clay St., Woodstock. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with food available from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Information: 815-338-0126. • 7 to 8 p.m. – Healing Sound Immersion, Center for Spiritual Evolution, 204 Spring St., Cary. Featuring Patricia Caldwell playing Tibetan singing bowls. Registration required. Cost: $20 suggested donation. Information: 847-516-1950 or www.newthoughtmchenry.org. • 7 to 7:30 p.m. – Lenten worship service, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 485 Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. Free. Information: 847651-8950 or www.stpaulsucccl.org. • 7 p.m. – Lenten worship service, Grace Lutheran Church, 6000 Broadway St., Richmond. The theme for the midweek Lenten service is “Making Sense of the Cross.” Information: 815-678-3082 or www. gracelutheran1.org.

in experiments with absorption using different kinds of paper. Registration required. Free. Information: www. clpl.org or 815-459-1687. • 6 to 7 p.m. – Girl Scout 103rd Anniversary Celebration, Woodstock Square, Woodstock. The event will include a flag ceremony, songs, games and more. Dress for the weather, as the event is held entirely outside. All Scout levels welcome to participate with their family and troop. Free. Information: 815-5751303 or denisemercuri@yahoo.com. • 7 p.m. – McHenry County Illinois Genealogical Society meeting, The Pointe Outreach Center, 5650 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Kathy Meade will present “Swedish Genealogy in a Computer World.” The lecture will highlight websites available for Swedish research including genealogy guides, dictionaries, maps, church records, emigration resources, census records and more. Free. Information: 815-687-0436 or www.mcigs.org. • 7 to 8:30 p.m. – “Editing Your Manuscript,” Crystal Lake Public Library, 126 Paddock St., Crystal Lake. Published authors Susan Rae, Elizabeth Harmon and Caryl Dierksen will offer tips and strategies. Registration required. Free. Information: www.clpl.org or 815-459-1687. • 7:30 p.m. – American Legion Post 171 meeting, Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. Group meets second Thursday of each month. Free. Information: erik. neider@gmail.com.

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• 9 to 11 a.m. – Celebrating Seniors program, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 9812 St. Albans St., Hebron. Featuring a half-hour of tai chi followed by an hour of bingo. Blood pressure checks and snacks available. Free. Information: 815-6482671 or www.stjlutheran.com. • 11 to 11:30 a.m. – Senior Services Association Transportation Services program, Senior Services Associates, 110 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. Valerie Usalis March 12 will discuss transportation services • 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. – Crystal available to seniors in need of rides Clear Toastmasters Club meet- to doctor’s appointments, medical ing, Panera Bread, 6000 Route 14, procedures, etc. Free. Information: Crystal Lake. Information: www. 815-356-7457. crystallake.toastmastersclubs.org. • 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. – St. Pat• 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Dundeerick’s Day luncheon, Senior SerCrown High School book fair, vices Associates, 110 W. Woodstock Barnes & Noble at Spring Hill Mall, St., Crystal Lake. Heritage Woods of 1468 Spring Hill Mall, West Dundee. Huntley and McHenry will sponsor a Shop to support Dundee-Crown stu- traditional corned beef and cabbage dents. A portion of purchases will be luncheon, with entertainment by donated to the school. Information: vocalist/guitarist Pat Gaughan. Cost: 847-426-5614 or crm2185@bn.com. $6. Reservations required. Informa• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Rummage tion: 815-356-7457 or msmeltzer@ sale, Faith Community United seniorservicesassoc.org. Church of Christ, 2023 Route 176, • 4 to 9 p.m. – St. Baldrick’s Prairie Grove. Sale will offer clothes, Family Fun Night, Huntley High jewelry, housewares, furniture, School, 13719 Harmony Road, Huntvintage kitchen wares and more. ley. Proceeds will benefit childhood Sale continues from 9 a.m. to 1 cancer research. The family-friendly p.m. March 13, which is bag sale event will include music, food and day costing $2 for a paper bag and live entertainment. Free. Information: $5 for a garbage bag full of items. 847-659-6105 or www.district158. Information: 815-479-1307 or www. org/huntley-goes-bald. faithcommunityucc.org. • 6 to 10 p.m. – Whole Life • 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Rummage Amputee Support benefit gala, sale, Cary United Methodist Church, 31 North Banquets & Catering, 217 500 First St., Cary. The sale will N. Front St., McHenry. Whole Life feature clothing, furniture, household Amputee Support was started by and kitchen items and more. Sale Wonder Lake resident, John Ramoscontinues 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March ka, who lost his leg in a motorcycle 13 and 9 a.m. to noon March 14. accident at age 17. Roger Adler, a Saturday is half-price sale and/or $2 four-time Emmy-nominated song a bag sale or fill three bags for $5. writer and composer, also an ampuInformation: 847-639-7627 or www. tee, will be performing along with caryumc.org. others. The semi-formal gala will • 4 to 5 p.m. – Hands-on Scisupport amputees and their families. ence, Crystal Lake Public Library, Cost: $55 a person, $100 a couple. 126 Paddock St., Crystal Lake. Third- Information: www.wholelifeamputhrough fifth-graders will participate teesupport.org.

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BLOOD DRIVES Following is a list of places to give blood. Donors should be 17 or older or 16 with a parent’s consent, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. • 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 7 – St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2302 W. Church St., Johnsburg. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council No. 9167. All donors will receive a Culver’s coupon. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments and information: Arnie, 815-790-6837 or www.heartlandbc.org. • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 10 – McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments and information: Carrie, 815-271-2910 or www.heartlandbc.org. • 3 to 7 p.m. March 11 – McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments and information: Carrie, 815-271-2910 or www.heartlandbc.org. • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 18 – Camfil, 500 S. Main St., Crystal Lake. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments and information: Carrie, 815-271-2910 or www. heartlandbc.org. • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 22 – St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 485 Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. walk-ins welcome. Appointments and information: Julie, 815-356-8231 or www. heartlandbc.org. • 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 23 – Zion Lutheran Church, 4206 W. Elm St., McHenry. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments and information: Carrie, 815-271-2910, Joe at jabrabec@sbcglobal.net or www.heartlandbc.org. • 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 30 – Centegra Hospital – McHenry, 4201 Medical Center Drive, McHenry. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments and information: Terri, 815-759-4334 or www.heartlandbc.org.

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New mural to be dedicated March 14 A reception to dedicate a new mural will be at 1 p.m. March 14 at the Fox River Grove Memorial Library, 407 Lincoln Ave. Artist Kristin Plansky of Huntley painted a Fox River Grove winter scene to complement the existing summer mural in library’s east stairwell. Reservations are requested from those planning to attend the reception. For information, call 847-639-2274 or visit www. frgml.org.

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Carpentersville

VFW to host annual corned beef dinner

FIELD TRIP – The confirmation class and mentors from St. John’s Lutheran Church recently visited the Blue Lotus Temple in Woodstock to learn about Buddhism and meditation. Pictured (back row, from left) are Anna Dickfoss, Laura Leedle, Daisy Leedle, Niki Morris, Eden Wanderer, Maggie Morris, Rachel Rosio, Dawn Higgins, Maddy Vole and Karen Gritmacker; and (front row) Brea Knoll, Deb Sorensen, Justin Strand, Don Gritmacker, Deanna VanderPal and Noah Higgins. Not pictured: Val Svihlik and the Rev. Sarah Wilson.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY – Crystal Lake resident Robert Maronde was honored with a 90th birthday party on March 1 by his five children – Kathy Miller, Robert Maronde Jr., Jim Maronde, Donna McCoy and Beckie Stevenson. The party was at the Rotary Club building at Veteran Acres Park, with many family members and friends attending. Maronde’s actual birthday was March 5. He grew up in Chicago and attended Lane Tech High School, and moved with his family to Crystal Lake in 1956, where he has lived most of his life since. Maronde served with the U.S. Marines in World War II in the Pacific conflict. His wife, Shirley, passed away in 2007.

The Carpentersville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5915, 301 Lake Marian Road, will host its annual all-you-can-eat corned beef and cabbage dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. March 14. The menu will include corned beef, boiled potatoes, cabbage, carrots, dessert and coffee, tea or milk. The cost is $12 a person. Proceeds will benefit military veterans and the VFW Post. For information, call the VFW at 847-428-4836.

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Crystal Lake

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Seniors’ art class to be offered March 17

The McHenry County Conservation District offers the following programs. Registration is required at www.mccdistrict.org. • “Searching for Sandhills” will be from 4 to 6 p.m. March 21 at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood. The program, open to ages 14 and older, will include an indoor presentation on sandhill cranes. Afterwards, a guide will drive participants to designated stopping points to try to catch a glimpse of the birds

on their migration back from the Gulf of Mexico. The cost is $8 for county residents; $10 for nonresidents. The registration deadline is March 17. • “McHenry’s Migration Mysteries” will be from 3 to 4:30 p.m. March 21 at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. The program, open to adults and families with children ages 8 and older, will include a short hike. Free for county residents; $2 for nonresidents. The registration deadline is March 17.

“Make It Take It” art class will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 17 at Grand Oaks Recreation Center, 1401 W. Route 176. Those ages 55 and older will create a painting in one day. Instructor Debbie Weaver will guide participants of all artistic abilities through the process. All supplies are included. The cost is $59 for residents, $63 for nonresidents. Registration is required by March 14. For information, contact Jennifer Peterson at 815-4590680, ext. 1219, or jpeterson@ crystallakeparks.org.

Park district offers spring break activities for children The Cary Park District will offer the following spring break activities. Registration is required for all programs. For information, call 847-639-6100 or visit www. carypark.com. “Spring Crafts & Big Screen Movie” will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 23 at the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road. The day will include making crafts and watching a child-friendly movie on the big screen. The cost is $35 a child; $30 for each additional child in the family. “Cary Gynmastics” will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 24. Participants will start and end the day at the Community Center, and will be bused to Cary Gymnastics for activities at 11:15 a.m. The cost is $39 a child; $35 for each additional child in the family.

“Pump it Up!” will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 25. Participants will start and end the day with games, activities and movies at the Community Center, and will be bused to Pump it Up! in Crystal Lake. The cost is $39 a child; $35 for each additional child in the family. “Dolphin Swim Club” will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 26. Participants will start and end the day with seasonal activities at the Community Center, and will be bused to Dolphin Swim Club for swimming in the pool. The cost is $39 a child; $35 for each additional child in the family. “Sand Art & Pizza Party” will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 27 at the Community Center. The cost is $35 a child; $30 for each additional child in the family.

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Hebron VOCAL RECITAL – Spring Grove resident Dayna Palya will present her senior vocal recital at 3 p.m. March 15 at Hebron Methodist Church, 9811 Main St., Hebron. Palya, a senior at Richmond-Burton High School and the daughter of Nancy and Dean Palya, has studied voice, piano and theory with Dr. Thomas Tufo of Hebron for nine years and has been involved with community theater. She will be accompanied by pianist Anna Webber. A reception will follow the program. Admission is free. For information, call 815-648-2501.

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH – Johnsburg Junior High School teachers recognized the February Students of the Month for their progress and improvement, work ethic and positive attitudes. Pictured (back row, from left) are Gracie Berthoud, Megan Madsen, John Riska and Charlie Koscinski; (middle row) Paris Marshall, Joshua Peschke and Sarah Ames; and (front row) Reid Andersen and Travis Gill.

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MEAL AND A MATINEE – The McHenry Senior Citizens Club’s “Lunch & Play” outing Feb. 8 included a performance of “Meet Me in St. Louis” at the PM&L Theatre in Antioch. Pictured (back row, from left) are Joyce Mohr, Anita Hughey, Lois Branick, Judy Jonas, Sharon Foley and Marilyn Guetzloff; and (front row) Elaine Breidenbach, Rose Marie Gnivecki and Bernice Tobiaski. SOUPER BOWL – The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of McHenry County, sponsored by Senior Services Associates, participated in the Souper Bowl of Caring, a national initiative to support local soup kitchens, food banks and other charities. The McHenry senior center served as a dropoff location for canned goods, packaged food products, gift cards and cash. At the end of the drive, 140 pounds of food was donated to Crystal Lake Food Pantry and 624 pounds of food was donated to the FISH of McHenry Food Pantry. Pictured (from left) are Terri Lampl, Colleen Szmarek, Karen Lowry, Michaelene Bubser, Ruth Brammer and Barbara Gerambio.

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Festival to show maple sugar production McHenry County Conservation District’s Festival of the Sugar Maples will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and March 14 and 15 at Coral Woods Conservation Area, 7400 Somerset Drive. Attendees will learn about maple sugaring and sap collection. Free tours begin every 15 minutes, last about one hour and involve a half-mile hike through the woods. The Lions Club will host its annual pancake breakfast simultaneously with the Festival of the Sugar Maples from 7 a.m. to noon Sunday at South Union Roadhouse, 8512 South Union Road, Union, and from 7 a.m. to noon March 15 at Marengo United Methodist Church, 119 E. Washington St. Breakfast costs $6 for adults, $3 for children. For information, visit www.mccdistrict.org.

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Registration open for 2015-16 academic year at Zion Lutheran School Zion Lutheran School, 4206 W. Elm St., is accepting registration for its 2015-16 school year for children ages 3 through third-graders. Appointments are being accepted for tours of the school. The school also is seeking donations for its annual fundraiser, Family Fun Night,

scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. April 24. The event will include a silent auction, games, food, entertainment and more. All donations are tax deductible, and pickup is available. For information, contact Carrie Coats at 815-385-4488 or ziondirector@yahoo.com.

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Local amputee support organization to host annual benefit Whole Life Amputee Support will host its 2015 Benefit Gala from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at 31 North Banquets, 217 Front St. Performing at the semi-formal gala will be Roger Adler, a four-time Emmy-nominated songwriter and composer who is an amputee. Proceeds from the event will help amputees and their families through support

groups, educational materials and assistance with prosthetics. Whole Life Amputee Support was started by Wonder Lake resident John Ramoska, who lost his leg in a motorcycle accident at the age of 17. Tickets are $55 a person, $100 a couple. For information, visit www.wholelifeamputeesupport.org.

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CONSERVATION CELEBRATION – The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosted its annual Celebration Brunch Jan. 25 at D’Andrea Banquets. Pictured are Living With Trees award recipient Dick Maguire of Harvard (left) and Lisa Haderlein, executive director of TLC.

The Friends of Woodstock Public Library will transform the library into an 18-hole miniature golf course March 13 and 14. The course will travel all three levels of the library, 414 W. Judd St., and includes a water hole, a trip up the elevator and down the back stairs. A Library After Dark event for those 21 and older will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. The evening will include miniature golf, hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Tickets are $25 a person and must be purchased at the library in advance.

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COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT DINNER – Members of the Gavers Community Cancer Foundation board and their spouses and executives from Centegra Health Systems attended the Community Achievement Dinner Feb. 12 at Boulder Ridge Country Club. At the event, GCCF pledged $525,000 over the next three years to Centegra’s Cancer Care Initiative. Pictured (back row, from left) are Jason Sciarro, Centegra president and chief operating officer; Butch Schnulle, GCCF board member; Mike Eesley, Centegra chief executive officer; Steve Gavers, GCCF president; Terrence Bugno, Centegra Foundation board chairman; Rose Schnulle; and Jim Ponstein; and (front row) Sheri Webster; Ralph Webster, GCCF board member; Diane Gavers; Cynthia Olson, Centegra Foundation vice president; Denise Graff Ponstein, GCCF vice president; April Dougherty, GCCF board member; Jill Nierman; and Tom Nierman, GCCF board member.

VALENTINE VOWS – More than 50 couples gathered to renew their wedding vows after the 5 p.m. Mass on Valentine’s Day at the Church of Holy Apostles. The Rev. Reuben Herrerra offered the vows in Spanish and the Rev. Paul White, pastor, offered the renewal in English. The parish’s Marriage Ministry hosted the event.

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Ringwood

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POETRY SLAM – McHenry High School East Campus hosted its inaugural Poetry Slam. Finalists from the sophomore English classes were given the opportunity to read their poems to a crowded theater of students, staff and judges. Among those pictured are Anna Bidlack, Alex Lee, Derek Hogel, Celine Banach, Jill True, Kirsten Rowland, Gracie Houser, Daniela Zarate, Royal Randall, Allexus Gavin, Trevor Crippen, Antonio Barradas, Maddie Zemke, Emily Garcia (tied for second place), Brittany Finn (third place), Matt Wolkober (tied for second place), Emma Sergeant, Leah Curfman, Haley Condon (first place), Phoebe Huckabay, David Brewer, Sebastian Quintero, Lukas Delke, Matthew Mohr, Jack Joyce, Taylor Kitto, Bre Schneberger, Dana Wollschlaeger, Tyler Wehrmann, Joe Khan, Catherine Goetsch, Abby Viveros Flores, Joe Girolamo, Katrina Weingart, Charlie Mendez, Thomas Bodden, Carlos Santiago, Emily Wintersdorf and Kristel Taylor.

LOSING LOCKS – Huntley High School Principal Scott Rowe will have his head shaved during a St. Baldrick’s fundraiser from 4 to 9 p.m. March 13 in the school’s East Gym, 13719 Harmony Road. Several school and local dignitaries will have their heads shaved during the family friendly event, which will include music, food and live entertainment. Proceeds will benefit childhood cancer research. For information, visit www.district158.org/huntley-goes-bald.

The McHenry County Conservation District’s spring break camp will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 24 through 26 at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood. The camp is open to ages 8 to 11. Day one is “Outdoor Olympics Day” where campers will participate in outdoor recreation activities that test their physical, problem-solving and team-building skills. Day two is “Nature Exploration Day” where campers will hike the prairies, woodlands and wetlands and learn about local habitats and wildlife. Day three is “Outdoor Survival Skills Day” where campers will test their outdoor cooking and shelter-building skills. The cost is $54 for county residents; $68 for nonresidents. Registration, fee and completed camper information paperwork is required by Tuesday. For information, visit www. mccdistrict.org.

CAMPUS REPORT CLEMSON, S.C. – Crystal Lake resident Katelyn Zdunek and McHenry resident Erin Smith were named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at Clemson University. • URBANA-CHAMPAIGN – McHenry resident Lisa Shabosky was named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Illinois. • CHICAGO – Cary resident Genevieve Roth was named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at Loyola University. She is a 2013 graduate Genevieve Roth of Cary-Grove High School. • CHARLESTON – The following local residents were named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at Eastern Illinois University: Algonquin resident Sherise Glueckert; Cary resident Devin Carlson; Crystal Lake residents Kyle Anderson, Lauren Eberle, Haley Flanagan, Bailey Kingston, Emily Nofsinger, Samantha Potter, Jordyn Reitz and Melissa Stone; Island Lake resident Ellyn Schwickrath; Lake in the Hills resident Daniel Stock; McHenry residents Shae Hoffman and Molly Kearns; Spring Grove resident Paul Cobb; Wonder Lake residents Bridgette Hearn and Heather Sitkie; and Woodstock residents Sydney Haulotte, Megan Schaffter and Jessica Jacobson. • ROCK ISLAND – Crystal Lake resident Rebecca Strandberg, a piano performance major at

Augustana College, performed her junior recital Feb. 8 in Wallenberg Hall. She performed David Popper’s “Requiem, Op. 66,” Shumann’s “Funf Stucke im Volkston, Op. 102” and other works. Strandberg also performed in the Augustana Jazz Ensemble winter concert, “Beyond Category.” • ROCK ISLAND – The following local residents performed in Augustana College’s annual winter choir concert: Crystal Lake residents Ellis Kalomiris, Hannah Plunkett and Grace Carlson; Johnsburg residents Sophia Heiser and Raven Hoffman; McHenry resident Christopher Green; and Spring Grove resident Jennifer Terry. • MILWAUKEE – Crystal Lake resident Mary Herzog and Johnsburg resident Libby Sjoerdsma were named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at Mount Mary University. • MILWAUKEE – Marengo resident Robin Mathiesen was named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at Wisconsin Lutheran College. • MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa – Algonquin resident Linda Eikeland and Huntley residents Kaitlyn Bang and Jessica Gonzalez were named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at Iowa Wesleyan College. • MOUNT VERNON, Iowa – Crystal Lake resident Julia Thome and Spring Grove resident Elizabeth Anderson were named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at Cornell College. • ANGOLA, Ind. – Huntley resident

Christian Heustis was named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at Trine University. • ROCKFORD – The following local residents were named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at Rockford University: Crystal Lake residents Megan Miller and Rachael Rossow; Harvard resident Kendra Wallner; and Marengo residents Brandee Siracusa and Hilda Aveja. • ROCKFORD – McHenry resident Madeleine McBride was announced as a Distinguished Scholar for the fall 2014 semester at Rockford University. • MILWAUKEE – The following local residents recently were awarded degrees from Marquette University: Algonquin resident Rebecca Tobolski, Bachelor of Arts in communication studies; Cary resident Wade Meehan, Bachelor of Science in accounting; Crystal Lake resident Grace Miller, Bachelor of Arts in advertising; Huntley resident Tierney Flynn, Bachelor of Science in nursing; and Lakewood resident Claire Walker, Bachelor of Science in finance. • JACKSONVILLE – Ingleside resident Richard Gaylor earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education with minors in coaching and health from MacMurray College. He also was named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list. • ROLLA, Mo. – The following local residents were named to the 2014 fall semester honor list at Missouri University of Science and Technology: Algonquin residents Matthew Cyrwus and Nicholas Glover;

Cary resident Bradley Maas; Crystal Lake residents Caitlin Brocker and Dana Shannon; Harvard resident Brandon Schmitt; McHenry resident Cheyenne Morrissette; and Wonder Lake resident Jonathan Walsh. • WOOSTER, Ohio – Cary resident Alexa Rojas was named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at The College of Wooster. • WINSTON SALEM, N.C. – Lake in the Hills resident Samantha Boesch was named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at Wake Forest University. • DANVILLE, Ky. – Fox River Grove resident William McGarrigle has pledged Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at Centre College. • OMAHA – The following local residents were named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at Creighton University: Cary resident Bryan Malone; Crystal Lake resident Maxwell Malone; Fox River Grove resident Claire Roehri; Lake in the Hills resident Constance Melchionna; McHenry resident Deanna Mathews; and Woodstock resident Dakota Nerland. • LA CROSSE, Wis. – Crystal Lake resident Emily Howe was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in English during the midyear commencement at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. • MANKATO, Minn. – The following local residents were named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at Minnesota State University – Mankato: Cary residents Katelyn Boyd,

Honor List, Korey Kronforst, High Honor List, and Kyle Lehnertz, Honor List; and Lake in the Hills resident Courtney Feltes, High Honor List. • MORRIS, Minn. – Johnsburg resident Joseph Flack was named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Minnesota – Morris. • OWINGS MILLS, Md. – Crystal Lake resident Allison Bruns was named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at Stevenson University. • GREEN BAY, Wis. – Lakemoor resident Adam Waszak was recognized for earning highest honors for the 2014 fall semester at the University Adam Waszak of Wisconsin – Green Bay. • FINDLAY, Ohio – Algonquin resident Rachel Halter of Algonquin was named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at The University of Findlay. • IOWA CITY, Iowa – The following local residents were named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Iowa: Algonquin residents Daniel Wenzelman, Colleen Riley, Lisa Fasone, Ardian Asani, Genevieve Goelz, Kara Fioravanti, Ryan Fishman, Nicole Schmitt, Alexa Beschorner and McKenzie Story; Bull Valley resident Amanda Mitchell; Cary residents Dalip Saini, Kyle Gordon, Lauren Harte, Alyssa Lee, Anna Krupp, Edward Cleven and

Sarah Kendeigh; Crystal Lake residents Lauren Boncosky, Steven Rinn, Nathan Ahsmann, Lauren Gengler, Jenna Solarz, Kathryn O’Connor, Alexandra LeMoine, John Wagner, Kaylah Popp, Amanda Roediger, Allison Dunal, Anna Hjerstedt, Scott Stalo and Maria Balasi; Huntley resident Max Peterson; Johnsburg resident Melissa Dixon; Lake in the Hills residents Lauren Ellison, Sydney Wieczorek, Frank Recchia and Chelsea Niles; Marengo residents Julia Shade and Katherine Adams; McHenry residents Brenna Bittner, Jessica Lambert, Joseph Buss and Timothy LeTourneau; Oakwood Hills resident Mary Snell; Spring Grove residents Michael Patrone, Brett Schneider, Taylor Keup, Jamie Gurgul and Kathryne Brown; Wonder Lake residents Ryan Lutter and Lisa Sullivan; and Woodstock residents Nikolaus Albright and Brooke Marshall. • ROMEOVILLE – Lewis University’s print student newspaper, The Flyer, won second place in the “Best of Show” award category at the 24th annual Associated Collegiate Press Best of the Midwest College Journalism Convention. Algonquin resident Lauren Grady is assistant tempo editor for The Flyer. • BOURBONNAIS – The following local residents were named to the 2014 fall semester dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University: Cary resident Andrew Grosch; Crystal Lake resident Anneliese Kuechenberg; Huntley resident Allison Ritzert; McHenry residents Laura D’Angelo and Celina Kilhefner; Spring Grove resident Morgan Van Peursem; and Wonder Lake resident Gina Bianchi.

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q THE BIG MOMENT With Richmond-Burton trailing by two with 10 seconds left, after a missed free throw by Lakes, Blaine Bayer’s 3-point attempt rimmed out and two potential game-tying tip-ins by St. Pierre came up empty.

BOYS BASKETBALL: CLASS 3A LAKES REGIONAL

Bad night for R-B’s shooters By JOHN WILKINSON jwilkinson@shawmedia.com LAKE VILLA – Even on a night when its shots weren’t falling, Richmond-Burton hung around, and in the final seconds of Friday night’s Class 3A Lakes Regional final it looked like the Rockets might steal a regional title at the buzzer. Down by two with 10 seconds left, a missed free throw by Lakes gave the Rockets one last possession, but then, as they had all night, the shots just wouldn’t fall for them. Three R-B attempts went begging, and the home crowd at Lakes Community High School got to storm the court, celebrating the Eagles’ 38-36 win. Lakes advances to face Vernon Hills in a Vernon Hills Sectional semifinal Tuesday. Ethan Sage led Lakes with a game-high 23 points, 18 of which came in the first half. “We just let this one get away,” R-B senior Sam Kaufman said. “Shots weren’t falling, we didn’t get any calls, doesn’t help, but we’ve got to battle through those things,” Kaufman added. “They were the better team tonight, and the better team always wins.” Kaufman hit the Rockets’ first 3-pointer of the game with 11.5 seconds left, cutting the deficit to 38-36. R-B fouled Lakes’ Jacob Balliu with 10 seconds left. When he missed the first shot of the

See R-B, page C2

Scoreboard Friday’s championship Lakes 38, Richmond-Burton 36

Lakes will face Vernon Hills at 6 p.m. Tuesday in a Vernon Hills Sectional semifinal.

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Marengo’s Hunter Simonini watches the clock during the last seconds of Friday’s Class 3A Marengo Regional final against Woodstock. Marengo won, 62-48.

STANDOUT STATS q THE GAME BALL

Marengo wins first regional title since 2000

Mike Volkening

By JOE STEVENSON

Marengo, so., G

Volkening hit two 3-pointers in the first minute to spark the Indians.

q THE NUMBER

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State record for 3s in a season by Marengo’s Zach Knobloch, which he extended by five

q THE BIG MOMENT

After Woodstock tied the score at 6, Marengo got 3s from Knobloch and Craiton Nice, along with a three-point play by Weston Shepard for a 15-9 lead. That was the closest the Blue Streaks were the rest of the game.

joestevenson@shawmedia.com MARENGO – The packed Marengo side of Homer “Bill” Barry Gymnasium rose in unison with 1:06 remaining to salute the Indians and their place in school history. What the fans sensed from the first minute, when sophomore Mike Volkening hit two 3-pointers, was about to become real. The Indians proficiently handled anything Woodstock threw at them, all but eliminating any drama, on their way to a 62-48 victory for the Class 3A Marengo Regional championship Friday night, the Indians’ first such title since 2000.

“Oh, man, I’m speechless,” said junior guard Zach Knobloch, who hit five 3-pointers and led all players with 21 points. “It’s been 15 years. Ever since we got beat by Marian [in the regional championship last season], we wanted to make sure that never happened again. Tonight, we came out and played as a team and took care of business.” Marengo (26-5) has its most wins since the 2000 team, led by Kevin Schifferer, finished 27-3. The Indians meet Aurora Central Catholic at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Rochelle Sectional. Woodstock (16-10) started with a box-and-one on Knobloch, who set

See MARENGO, page C2

Scoreboard Friday’s championship Marengo 62, Woodstock 48

Marengo will face Aurora Central Catholic in a Rochelle Sectional semifinal at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Video online Visit McHenry CountySports.com to watch highlights of Friday’s Marengo Regional final between Marengo and Woodstock.

Back to way it used to be in Marengo MARENGO – Weston Shepard swore not to relive it. Last March, only a couple of hours after falling to Marian Central in the regional final, Shepard sat with teammates Zach Knobloch and Hunter Simonini at Joe’s Place, the All-American restaurant off Grant Highway. They sank their teeth into a pizza and relived the painful memories from the season-ending loss. “It was kind of a sad night,” he said. They remained hopeful still,

from 2000 to 2014, the Indians boys basketball team went a combined 123-231 – a .347 winning percentage. It was an especially bleak period for a program accustomed to winning – it captured six regional titles and so they pledged to write a new in the 1990s. chapter. “When we played, they gave us a “We were all like, ‘listen guys,’ ” plaque,” said Brian Johnson, a currecalled Shepard. “ ‘We gotta do what- rent assistant coach and a starting ever it takes to get it done for next guard on the 1991 and 1992 regional year.’ ” title teams. “It was a matter of how There have been plenty of sad far we would get in the sectional, nights in Marengo over the past or into the sectional final, or the decade-plus. In the 14 seasons supersectional.”

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For many in this western McHenry County town, those memories still linger. Postseason success was the norm. Finally, on Friday night in front of their home crowd, they forged new ones. For the first time since the 19992000 season, Marengo is a regional champion, after a 62-48 win over Woodstock. Back in 2000, Shepard and his teammates were preschool age. None of them were older than age 3.

See KAUFMAN, page C2

BOYS BASKETBALL: CLASS 4A HUNTLEY REGIONAL

Missed rebounds catch up with CLS STANDOUT STATS q THE GAME BALL

Tyler Baker CL South, sr., G

Baker finished with 13 points and five assists in his final game.

q THE NUMBER

Free throws missed by Jefferson in the fourth quarter and overtime combined.

q THE BIG MOMENT Jefferson’s Montel Brown missed two free throws with 15 seconds remaining, but Jefferson got an offensive rebound. After two more missed free throws and another offensive rebound, Brown made two free throws with 2.5 seconds left to force overtime.

By CHRIS CASEY ccasey@shawmedia.com HUNTLEY – One defensive rebound. That was what separated Crystal Lake South boys basketball from a regional championship Friday night. The Gators allowed Jefferson two offensive rebounds off missed free throws in the final 10 seconds, which eventually sent the game to overtime, where Crystal Lake South fell to the J-Hawks, 55-53, in the Class 4A Huntley Regional championship game. After Kyle Bartusch broke free on an inbounds pass and made a layup to give the Gators a two-point lead with less than 30 seconds to play, Jefferson missed two free throws. The J-Hawks

“We gave them six attempts at the line and they made two of them. We needed the ball at the Jefferson 55, CL South 53 (OT) end and they made a big play that ended up deciding the game.” Jefferson will face Geneva in a In the fourth quarter and DeKalb Sectional semifinal at 7 p.m. overtime periods combined, Wednesday. Jefferson (23-8) missed 15 free throws to give the Gators numerous chances after they may have brought down an offensive re- thought they didn’t have one. bound, and got fouled again. “Unfortunately, we have had It sounds like a broken record, this problem all season long,” Jefbut Jefferson missed two more ferson coach Todd Brannan said free throws and got another of his team’s 7-for-25 free-throw chance when it rebounded and shooting night. “But, it has made was fouled again. Finally, Jeffer- us focus on getting second and, son’s Montel Brown made both like tonight, third chances. We free throws with 2.5 seconds left knew we needed to make a play to send the game to overtime. and [Montel Brown] made a huge “One rebound away from win- play for us.” ning a regional championship,” Gators coach Matt LePage said. See CLS, page C2

Scoreboard

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Alex Reich goes up for two points against Jefferson’s Leo Crayton (23) and Lucas Buczynski during the Class 4A Huntley Regional final Friday. South lost in overtime, 55-53.

2 SPORTS • Saturday, March 7, 2015 • Section C • Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com BELOW: Hampshire’s Ajiri Oghale holds the regional championship plaque after the WhipPurs defeated Kaneland, 71-63, Friday in the Class 3A Burlington Central Regional final. LEFT: Hampshire’s Matt Bridges fights up a shot against Kaneland’s Zach Douglas (left) and Ryan David in the first quarter Friday in Burlington.

BLACKHAWK CUP HOCKEY WHITE TOURNAMENT: CARY-GROVE 4, LEYDEN 0

Trojans make quarterfinals By ALEX KANTECKI

STANDOUT STATS

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q GOOD FORM

WEST DUNDEE – CaryGrove pounded away at Leyden goalie Mike Pasterz on Friday night, knowing one of its shots would eventually find the back of the net. It didn’t take long, either, as Trojans junior Mitch Whitehouse sneaked the puck by Pasterz with 10:06 left in the first period to give C-G an early onegoal cushion. “I was just right in front [of the net] and just jammed at it until it went in,” said Whitehouse, who later added an assist “I didn’t hear a whistle.” C-G outshot Leyden, 2816, over the first two periods, scoring in the opening minute of both the second and third en route to a 4-0 victory in an AHAI Blackhawk Cup white varsity state tournament hockey game. The fifth-seeded Trojans advance to face No. 2-seed Loyola Maroon on March 14 at The Edge in Bensenville in a quarterfinal game. C-G (20-18-3) has advanced to the Elite 8 in each of the past three seasons. “I think they played pretty good tonight,” said first-year coach Tom Alagna, whose Trojans went 7-10-3 and finished seventh in the IHSHL

Mitch Whitehouse Cary-Grove, jr., F

He scored the first C-G goal in the first period, and later added an assist.

q THE NUMBER

Saves for Trojans junior goalie Tim McDonnell, who recorded a shutout

q THE BIG PLAY

Colton Schaffter scored his 38th goal of the season 20 seconds into the second period off a Sean Hill assist to give the Trojans a 3-0 lead. North-Central Division during the regular season. “There’s some room for improvement with the power play, but overall I was impressed with the composure that the kids kept. I think one of our biggest things is hustling for the puck, and I think we did a pretty good job of that.” Whitehouse was later credited with an assist on C-G’s second goal from Connor Hochel, who put back a rebound after a hard shot from Tommy Martin (two assists) with 4:05 left in the first period.

The Trojans outshot Leyden (15-17), 16-7, in the opening 15 minutes. “From the beginning of the game we talked about shooting the puck, shooting the puck,” said senior Colton Schaffter, who scored his team-leading 38th goal of the year 20 seconds into the second period. “We knew their goalie was on the smaller side and if we just got in front of him at the net and kept on shooting, they’d go in.” Cary-Grove junior Tim McDonnell turned away all 22 shots from Leyden to earn the shutout. The Eagles’ best scoring chance came with 3:51 left in the second period when a Leyden forward clanked a shot off the post on McDonnell’s glove side. Leyden then had a brief 5-on-3 advantage late in the second, but managed only two shots during the power play. The Trojans set a playoff goal to advance to The Edge in Bensenville, which they have done, but aren’t setting any lofty goals for the rest of the Blackhawk Cup. “I think the goal is putting in the best effort every game,” Alagna said. “Where we don’t have regrets and we skated as hard as we can.” Sean Hill and Nick Kaspari each had one assist for C-G.

Indians have answers for Streaks • MARENGO Continued from page C1 the state single-season 3-point record earlier in the week, but Volkening and Craiton Nice hit 3s in the first quarter. “I love to be the spark plug of the team,” said Volkening, who finished with 10 points. “I’m glad I could help my guys, the seniors especially, to get that regional.” When the Blue Streaks tried man-to-man, Marengo had little problem with that. When Woodstock tried to trap, the Indians found players for open layups. “We just really played composed the entire night,” senior guard Weston Shepard said. “When you look at that banner and see all the consecutive years for basketball regionals … it’s been 15 long years without one. To finally get there and have the whole town out there supporting us was an

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Marengo’s Michael Volkening (left) is guarded by Woodstock’s Nick Kubiak on Friday. awesome experience.” Eleven of Marengo’s 17 field goals were 3s, which kept the Blue Streaks at a comfortable distance for most of the game. Woodstock senior Bradon Abt hit five 3s in the second half and helped get the Streaks within 48-41 in the fourth quarter, but the Indians hit 14 of 17 free throws to stretch the lead back out.

“Part of what you have to do is hope the other guys [than Knobloch] aren’t hitting,” Streaks coach Al Baker said. “When they shoot as well as they did, it’s hard to stop. When they’re on, all you can do is match them [with 3s].” Abt led Woodstock with 17 points and Nick Kubiak added 10. Mason Sutter grabbed a game-high 11 rebounds. Nice finished with 12 points and Volkening added 10 for the Indians. First-year Marengo coach Nate Wright had never been a part of a regional title in his hometown of Canton or in 12 years as a coach. “I feel really spoiled in my first year to have a group like this, because this is awesome,” Wright said. “Late in the game they pressed us and I felt we had a big enough lead, and eventually we felt it out a little and handled it. To do something like this in my first year [as head coach], it’s a credit to the kids.”

Eager Marengo crowd rewarded • KAUFMAN Continued from page C1 “There’s not a better town to win this for,” Shepard said. “It’s been 15 long years.” After this regional final, they again had pizza from Joe’s Place. It came delivered to the locker room. It tasted better this time. The starved town arrived in droves Friday and packed the gym. By tipoff, a front-row seat was at a premium. “The buzz around town was, ‘I wanna get there at 6 and get a good seat,’ ” Johnson said. As the game wore on, the crowd flowed into the upper balcony. Athletic Director Chad Olson said they could have closed the upper half by halftime. The only time Olson had seen a bigger crowd at Homer “Bill” Barry Gym? At the gym

dedication for Homer “Bill” Barry. “You can tell what it means to the people when you walk in that gym and you see a balcony and a lower level filled,” said Olson, who was also a member of the Indians’ 1990 team that went downstate. The crowd swayed with every basket. They jumped up when a 3-point play by Knobloch put the Indians up by 15 points midway through the fourth quarter. They grew giddy when coach Nate Wright emptied the bench in the waning minutes. They could taste victory. They all stood as the seconds ticked away. It was happening at last. After the teams shook hands, they stormed onto the floor. “They’re starting to bring tradition back to this town, which is huge,” Johnson said.

“Because Marengo’s a basketball town.” Roger Cannon knows that especially well. He was a longtime assistant under Barry and the head man for three seasons, including that 2000 team that last won a regional. He remembers the success. He remembers coming back from state on the team bus, with the fire truck escort, riding down Main Street. “The Marengo fans,” he said, “you put out a winner, and they come out. They support ya.” Cannon, like many, comes to nearly all of the home games, watching, waiting. A basketball town, filled with memories, finally has a new one. • Northwest Herald sports reporter Joey Kaufman can be reached at jkaufman@ shawmedia.com or on Twitter @joeyrkaufman.

Senior Sam Kaufman scores 10 • R-B Continued from page C1 one-and-one, R-B grabbed the rebound and charged down the court. Blaine Bayer pulled up for a potential go-ahead 3-pointer on the right wing, but the shot circled in and around the rim before popping out. Joey St. Pierre crashed through the lane and in one motion grabbed the rebound with his right hand and tried to lay it back in off the glass. When that attempt was

too strong, St. Pierre again grabbed the rebound and tried to put it back up, but his second attempt hit the front rim, the ball was tipped away and the final buzzer sounded. “It all happened so fast, I don’t know,” St. Pierre said afterward. The Rockets (22-6) had most of their success in the post, working a high-low game with St. Pierre in the paint. Despite drawing multiple defenders, St. Pierre finished with a team-high 13 points. “They were guarding him with four guys, and it opens

up shots,” R-B coach Brandon Creason said. “Ideally, you hit those shots, and tonight we didn’t.” Kaufman added 10 points in the final game of his Rockets career. “It stings, but I felt bad for our seniors, Ethan [Vogt] and Sam. It’s just a tough way to go out,” St. Pierre said. The Rockets led, 11-8, after the first quarter, but were outscored 18-7 in the second and trailed 26-18 at the break. The visitors rallied to tie the score at 30 heading into the final quarter.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: CLASS 3A BURLINGTON CENTRAL REGIONAL

No catching Whips Hampshire races past Kaneland for crown By TIM SIECK sports@nwherald.com BURLINGTON – Fast starts are always important in any basketball game, but what Hampshire did Friday most NBA teams struggle to do: score 30 points in a quarter. Hampshire built a huge first-half lead and survived a second-half Kaneland rally as the Whip-Purs defeated the Knights, 71-63, to win the Class 3A Burlington Central Regional. Hampshire advances to the Rochelle Sectional, where they will play Rockford Lutheran at 7 p.m. Wednesday in a semifinal. Hampshire (17-11) could not have had a better first quarter Friday. The Whip-Purs shot 77 percent from the field, scored 30 points, had zero turnovers and allowed only 10 points. Hampshire finished the first half shooting 63 percent compared to 31 percent for Kaneland. The Whip-Purs also had an 18-9 rebounding edge and committed only two turnovers both of which were offensive fouls. Even though Hampshire held a 20-point halftime lead,

STANDOUT STATS q THE GAME BALL

Matt Bridges Hampshire, sr., F

Bridges scored 26 points to help lead Hampshire to its first regional title since 2005.

q THE NUMBER

Points scored by Hampshire in the first quarter

q THE BIG PLAY Hampshire started the game by scoring 21 points in the first 4:28 of the first quarter, which helped them pull out to a 20-point lead. coach Bob Barnett knew the game wasn’t over. “I kept telling the team that Kaneland is a really good shooting team and we had to keep playing our game because they were capable of a comeback and would do everything possible,” said Barnett, who plans to retire after the season. “The fast start was huge and we hit a lot of shots. We haven’t had a quarter like that all year.” After an even second quarter in which each team scored

Scoreboard Friday’s championship Hampshire 71, Kaneland 63

Hampshire will face Rockford Lutheran at 7 p.m. Wednesday in a Rochelle Sectional semifinal. 13 points, Kaneland (14-16) came out shooting lights out in the second half and got back in the game. Senior Steven Limbrunner hit six 3-pointers in the second half and almost single-handedly cut the Hampshire lead to single digits. Any time Kaneland would get close, Hampshire had an answer, usually by Matt Bridges or Brennen Woods. With the victory Friday, Hampshire claimed a regional championship for the first time since 2005. The Whip-Purs were led by Bridges with 26 points and Woods with 21. “We came out today with a lot of intensity and shot the ball really well early,” Bridges said. “We have played really well the past few games after struggling in the middle of the season and hopefully can carry that into sectionals.”

Turnovers prove costly to Gators • CLS Continued from page C1 In overtime, South (18-11) fell behind by three quickly, but Zach Geske knocked down a 3-pointer as part of his team-high 15 points, which he shared with Bartusch. Turnovers killed the Gators from the opening tip, but especially in overtime. After Jefferson missed 5 of 6 free throws during a stretch in the extra period, the three South possessions after the misses resulted in two turnovers and a contested shot that did not fall. The last possession for South had the ball in the hands of Alex Reich down by two, but the senior’s running shot in the lane fell short and Jefferson corralled the rebound to seal the win. “I think we were lucky to have all of the chances we did tonight,” senior Tyler Baker said. “Between all of the missed free throws and back and forth action at the end, this was by far the craziest basketball game I have ever played in. I know we lost and that hurts, but I wouldn’t trade this season with these guys for anything in the world.” Baker finished his career with 13 points, while Brown

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Jefferson’s Lucas Buczynski goes for the ball over Crystal Lake South’s Kyle Bartusch (left) and Tyler Baker during the Class 4A Huntley Regional final Friday. South lost in overtime, 55-53. led Jefferson with a game- DeKalb Sectional, where they high 18 points. The J-Hawks will meet Geneva at 7 p.m. will advance to the Class 4A Wednesday.

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BLACKHAWKS 2, OILIERS 1 (SO)

Doing it the hard way By MARK POTASH mpotash@suntimes.com CHICAGO – It’s that time of year for the Blackhawks. “Yeah, there’s a sense of urgency,” forward Kris Versteeg said before Friday night’s game against the Edmonton Oilers. “I don’t think we’ve been playing the hockey we’ve wanted to lately. We’re a team that has a lot of talent, but I don’t think we’ve brought it for a long stretch of games. “Last game against Carolina was a good game to get that started – to find our game – and hopefully we can keep building off [that].” That Hawks had an opportunity to pick up two points without drama Friday night against the Oilers (18-36-10) – who might have a bright future, but came to the United Center with the worst record in the Western Conference and second-worst in the NHL. As it turned out, they picked up two points the hard way – rallying from a one-goal deficit in the third period to beat the Oilers, 2-1, in a shootout before a crowd of 22.017. Newcomer Antoine Vermette scored on a backhand in the shootout to give the Hawks the victory. Corey Crawford stopped all three Oilers shots in the shootout. The victory moved the

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Nebraska’s Brandi Jeffery drives against Iowa’s Melissa Dixon during the first half of Friday in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament at Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates.

Dixon held down, but Iowa advances By MIKE DeFABO HOFFMAN ESTATES – Melissa Dixon stepped to the free throw line with 12 seconds remaining in Friday’s Big Ten women’s basketball tournament quarterfinal and, for the first time all game, she had an open look. Nebraska (21-10) kept a close eye on the Johnsburg graduate, face guarding her for most of the game with senior Brandi Jeffery and freshman Natalie Romeo. The duo limited Dixon, the nation’s leading 3-point shooter, to 1 of 2 from behind the arc. But when she got her open look, Dixon knocked down the free throws to further seal the game and send Iowa into the semifinals with a 74-65 victory. The two foul shots left Dixon with 7 points on the game, a modest total from the Hawkeyes’ second-leading scorer. Not that she cared. “You’re a part of a team for a reason. When you’re in a tournament like this, the goal is winning,” said Dixon, who averages 14.8 points a game. “It doesn’t matter how many

Scoreboard Friday’s quarterfinals Maryland 70, Michigan State 60 Northwestern 62, Rutgers 57 Iowa 74, Nebraska 65 Ohio State 83, Minnesota 71 Saturday’s semifinals Maryland vs. Northwestern, 6 p.m. Iowa vs. Ohio State, 8:25 p.m. Sunday’s championship Semifinal winners, 6 p.m. points people have individually. The goal is to win the game and to advance in the tournament.” The victory was a bit of redemption for the Hawkeyes (24-6). Nebraska ended Iowa’s run in the Big Ten tournament each of the past three seasons, including last year’s title game. “It felt really good to finally beat them in the tournament for once this year,” Dixon said. The Cornhuskers have historically done a good job of containing Dixon. They held her to seven points Jan. 26 and nine points Feb. 12. But, as Dixon would point out, Iowa won all three games. “She’s such a team player

that it doesn’t matter to her if she scores or not,” senior point guard Samantha Logic said. “She knows she’s helping the team.” Just the threat of Dixon’s 3-point prowess, however, was enough to create some open looks for teammates. The Nebraska defenders who keyed on Dixon provided little helpside defense – or sometimes none at all. As a result, senior center Bethany Doolittle did a lot in the post, making 7 of 10 field goals for 15 points. “That’s what challenges you,” Nebraska coach Connie Yori said. “If you put your full focus on Dixon, then you’re giving something else up.” After being held without a basket in the first half, Dixon sank her 320th career 3-pointer on Iowa’s first offensive possession of the second half. Already Iowa’s all-time leader in 3-pointers and third in Big Ten history, Dixon inched closer to the NCAA’s all-time top 25 list. She now needs five to tie Loyola’s Maggie McCloskey. She’ll get another shot about 8:30 p.m. Saturday, when the Hawkeyes face Ohio State.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: MIDWEST ROUNDUP

Illinois St. makes MVC semifinals Fred VanVleet had 13 points, four assists and three ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Deontae steals for the Shockers (28-3), Hawkins made four 3-pointers who beat Southern Illinois (12and scored 17 to points to help 21) for the third straight time. No. 11 N. Iowa 71, Bradley 46: fourth-seeded Illinois State defeat fifth-seeded Evansville, At St. Louis, Nate Buss scored 71-67, Friday in the Missouri a season-high 23 points, and Valley Conference tourna- second-seeded Northern Iowa (28-3) overwhelmed 10th-seedment quarterfinals. Up next Saturday for the ed Bradley (8-24) in the second Redbirds (20-11) is top-seed- half for a rout in the MVC toured and No. 8-ranked Wichita nament quarterfinals. State, which defeated SouthLoyola of Chicago 81, Indiana ern Illinois earlier Friday. State 53: At St. Louis, ChrisD.J. Balentine scored 17 tian Thomas led a balanced points for Evansville (19-12). attack with 16 points and No. 8 Wichita St. 56, S. Illinois sixth-seeded Loyola of Chica45: At St. Louis, Teke Cotton go (18-12) raced to a win over scored nine straight points to third-seeded Indiana State in fuel a 17-3 pull-away run in the the MVC quarterfinals. first half and Wichita State Indiana State (15-16), was beat Southern Illinois in the led by Khristian Smith with 12 MVC quarterfinals. points.

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Hawks (39-21-5) within two points of the Blues (40-19-5) in the Central Division and kept them four points ahead of the Wild (36-22-7), who beat the Hurricanes, 3-1, on Friday night. Brent Seabrook scored on a slap shot from the blue line to tie the game 1-1 with 6:02 left in regulation. It was Seabrook’s eighth goal of the season. Oilers center Derek Roy, taking advantage of a Hawks turnover behind their net, scored with a wrist shot off a spin move in the slot with 4:45 left in the first period to give Edmonton a 1-0 lead that

looked like it was going to hold up. The Oilers, who were outshot by the Kings 29-23 on Tuesdsay, outshot the Hawks 47-39 on Friday night. Corey Crawford made 46 saves to keep the Hawks in it. Sharp had a breakaway from the blue line in the second period, but couldn’t get his shot over Scrivens’ glove and was denied. Newcomer Antoine Vermette had several opportunities in front of the net – including on the doorstep off a nifty behind-theback pass from Niklas Hjalmarsson, but only managed one shot on goal.

PACERS 98, BULLS 84

Pacers hold off Bulls’ charge

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Blackhawks center Antoine Vermette (left) celebrates his winning goal in a shootout with teammates Jonathan Toews (from left), Patrick Sharp and Andrew Shaw on Friday against the Edmonton Oilers at the United Center.

Illinois-Chicago 72, Oakland 69: At Valparaiso, Indiana, Lance Whitaker drilled a 3-pointer, Ahman Fells followed with a layup down the stretch and Illinois-Chicago held on to upset No. 3 seed Oakland (10-16) in the second round of the Horizon League tournament. No. 6 seed UIC (10-23) will play No. 2 seed Green Bay in the semifinals Saturday.

N. Illinois 71, Ball St. 67 (OT): At Muncie, Indiana, Anthony Johnson had 18 points and Northern Illinois (14-15, 8-10 Mid-American) closed the season with its first four-game winning streak, beating Ball State (7-22, 2-16) in overtime. NIU earned the No. 10 seed in the conference tournament and will face seventh-seeded Akron on Monday.

By MICHAEL MAROT The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana keeps finding different ways to survive games without Paul George. On Friday, they simply wore down the weary Bulls. Solomon Hill scored 16 points and Ian Mahinmi finished with a season-high 14 points and 11 rebounds to help the Pacers pull away late for their fourth straight victory, 98-84. The Bulls (39-24) were led by Pau Gasol with 18 points and 10 rebounds and rookie Doug McDermott, who had a season high 16 points in 16½ minutes. The Bulls again played without their top two scorers, Jimmy Butler and Derrick Rose, and had just beaten Oklahoma City, 108-105, Thursday. They still fought hard for 3½ quarters before running out of steam. “We just couldn’t finish our defense as well as we could have,” coach Tom Thi-

bodeau said. “We’ve got a lot of guys who can step up on this team and score some baskets, step in and play good defense,” Rodney Stuckey said after scoring 12 points and grabbing seven rebounds. “Ian did a great job tonight. So anybody is capable of stepping up and doing a good job for us.” The result: Indiana (2734) is on its longest winning streak since last March, and it couldn’t come at a better time. The Pacers have tied rival Miami for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East, and Paul George’s surprising return could come as soon as next week. George has said he’s targeting mid-March to make his comeback. Indiana hosts Boston on March 14 and Toronto on March 16. The team has not established an official timetable. Even without George, Indiana has finally found a winning combination. Six players scored in double figures Friday, including David West who joined Ma-

hinmi in the double-double club with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Indiana also held the Bulls to 36 percent shooting, seized control early in the fourth and finally pulled away with a 10-2 spurt midway through the fourth. The Pacers see that as a perfect foundation for the final quarter of the season. “I would say that it (positive energy) is as strong as it has been since the beginning of last year,” coach Frank Vogel said. “Very different teams, very different seasons but we’re very positive we can achieve some great things down the stretch here.” After seeing the Bulls rally from a 11-point deficit early in the third quarter to take a 68-66 lead on E’Twaun Moore’s free throws to start the fourth, Indiana answered with seven straight points to make it 73-68. The Pacers followed with a 10-2 spurt that extended the lead to 87-76 with 3:37 left, and the Bulls never got closer than nine again.

WHITE SOX/CUBS SPRING TRAINING ROUNDUP

No ruffling Sox prospect Rodon By DAVID JUST djust@suntimes.com PEORIA, Ariz. – Nobody in the crowd or the White Sox’s locker room could have been able to tell that Carlos Rodon was making his Cactus League debut Friday. The left-hander was cool and collected on the mound, throwing two strong innings with four strikeouts against the Padres. Rodon looked just as relaxed in his postgame media session, answering questions with the poise of a seasoned pro. “After that first pitch I settled in and felt comfortable,” Rodon said after the Sox’s 5-0 loss. “It’s just a fun game, fun to be out there again.” Of first-game butterflies, Rodon said there were some, “but they went away real quick.” Rodon, the No. 3 overall pick by the Sox in the 2014 draft and the 15th-ranked prospect by Baseball America, started in place of the injured Chris Sale. The 22-yearold didn’t miss a beat. He threw 31 pitches – 21 for strikes – and mixed his fastball and slider along with one changeup. He threw 12 more pitches in a bullpen session

after departing the game. “I thought he was pretty hyped up and excited to be out there,” Sox manager Robin Ventura said. “It’s nice for him to get that out of the way, get out there and throw. You see the sharpness he has on his slider. He can get out of some stuff. Located fairly well. I think we are all excited about what he did.” All four of his strikeouts came via the slider, which froze Jedd Gyorko to end the first inning. The other three punchouts were swinging. Rodon struck out the first two batters he faced on nine total pitches. He then allowed a hard single to Matt Kemp and hit Carlos Quentin with a pitch before striking out Gyorko. He needed only 12 pitches in the second inning, getting Yangervis Solarte and Rymer Liriano on hard lineouts and then striking out Clint Barmes to retire the side. “I didn’t really expect anything,” Rodon said. “Just try to go out there, pound the zone, fastball-slider. It felt good.” Reds 5, Cubs 2: At Mesa, Arizona, for Jon Lester, it was just the beginning of the road to Opening Day. Nothing

more, nothing less. Lester pitched two scoreless innings Friday in his spring debut with the Cubs, who lost to Cincinnati. The veteran left-hander got Billy Hamilton to fly out to right leading off the game, and then struck out Brandon Phillips, Todd Frazier and Jay Bruce – all swinging. He broke Chris Dominguez’s bat on a one-out single in the second, and Kristopher Negron followed with a double-play grounder. “It was all right,” Lester said. “Tempo was good, I felt good about that. Just ball was up a little bit for me. I threw a couple good cutters, but like I said, first one, got some jitters, amped up and all that stuff, so ball’s going to be up a little bit. But got some stuff done in the bullpen as far as fixing that. Like I said, now it’s time to build off that.” Lester was one of the top free agents in the offseason, and opted for a $155 million, six-year contract with Chicago. He went 16-11 with a career-low 2.46 ERA in 32 starts with Boston and Oakland last season.

• The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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6 SPORTS • Saturday, March 7, 2015 • Section C • Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com SPORTS BRIEFS NCAA suspends Boeheim for Syracuse violations SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The NCAA denounced one of the country’s most decorated basketball programs Friday, suspending Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim for nine conference games next season and outlining a decade-long series of violations that included academic misconduct, improper benefits, and drug-policy failures. The governing body, saying the school lost control of its athletic department, placed Syracuse on probation for five years for breaking with the “most fundamental core values of the NCAA.” The bulk of the violations concerned athletic department officials interfering with academics and making sure star players stayed eligible. The basketball team must vacate wins in which ineligible players participated. Those players competed during five seasons: 2004 to ’07 and 2010 to ’12. “The behavior in this case, which placed the desire to achieve success on the basketball court over academic integrity, demonstrated clearly misplaced institutional priorities,” the NCAA said. Boeheim, the second-winningest coach in Division I history with 966 victories, has coached at Syracuse for 39 years, having played at the school as well. The 70-year-old coach has been an assistant on the past two U.S. Olympic champion teams. The punishment includes financial penalties and the reduction of three men’s basketball scholarships a year for four years. Recruiting restrictions will be enforced for two years. Boeheim’s suspension will sideline him for half of the Atlantic Coast Conference next season. The four-year investigation also revealed violations by the football program and women’s basketball, although most were in men’s basketball. In anticipation of the report, Syracuse chancellor Kent Syverud had announced a postseason ban for this year for the men’s basketball team. The NCAA accepted the ban and indicated the school could delay the loss of scholarships for one year. Boeheim has a stellar class coming next fall, rated the best in his long tenure.

Holmes keeps his lead; McIlroy loses his temper DORAL, Fla. – J.B. Holmes kept his lead Friday at Doral. Rory McIlroy lost his cool. Holmes was 11 shots worse than his record-tying 62 in the opening round. A bogey on the 18th hole gave him a 1-over-par 73, still enough to take a twoshot lead over Ryan Moore going into the weekend at Trump National Doral. McIlroy was one club lighter than the start of his round. Frustrated by a shot into the water on the eighth hole, the world’s No. 1 player slung his 3-iron some 50 yards into the water. It was an embarrassing moment for McIlroy, although the splash – from the club, not the ball – appeared to settle him. He wound up with a 70 and was eight shots back halfway through the World Golf Championship.

Curran loses to Blumer in 1st round in Minnesota Island Lake’s Jeff Curran fell in the first round to Melvin Blumer at Resurrection Fighting Alliance 24 on Friday night at Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Curran, who owns a Crystal Lake gym, was knocked out at 4:58 in the first round in his first fight since Aug. 16, 2013, a split-decision loss to Pedro Munhoz in RFA 9. The 37-yearold Curran is 36-17-1 in his career. – Staff, wire reports

Trading Marshall good for Bears’ locker room The bottom line on the Bears’ trade of Brandon Marshall to the New York Jets is it’s addition by subtraction regardless of what the mid- to late-round draft choice compensation is, and the Bears are the big winners. Marshall’s presence had become more than a distraction to his coaches, teammates and the Bears’ front office. He was like a cloud hanging over the team and the inescapable stamp of dysfunction put on it by former general manager Phil Emery. Yes, Marshall was an All-Pro in terms of production and individual honors and probably will continue Brandon to be one of the top five pass Marshall catchers in the NFL. But exactly how many wins and trips to the playoffs did that translate to for the Bears? In fact, how many wins and playoff trips has it translated to for any of the three teams he has played with over his nine-year NFL career? You got it: zero and zero. Pro football is the ultimate team sport, and Marshall is as serious a team-buster as I’ve seen in 37 years covering the game. He has demonstrated a half-life of about two or three seasons with any team he’s been with – Marshall was injured a good part of his rookie campaign in Denver – and the outcome is always the same. The reasons are sensitive and difficult to discuss while trying to remain fair to Marshall, who may not be a bad person. The Marshall we’ve seen in Chicago actually has been a good person, but a bad teammate because of his self-diagnosed and proclaimed mental illness. Mental illness is as difficult a disease or combination of diseases as there are to deal with. Marshall clearly suffers from some form or another, and for that he deserves our sympathy, not our scorn. But the reason I have to qualify him as perhaps not a bad person is in the early years of his career he compiled a record of domestic abuse of women that rivals almost any we’ve seen in the NFL recently. He seems to have found an answer to that problem

BEARS INSIDER Hub Arkush with no new incidents for a number of years now, but it’s in the eyes of the beholders as to whether that ever can be forgotten or a person with that record can be a good man. The real problem with Marshall today is there are many folks who struggle with mental illness and find ways to become good people and good teammates. Marshall is nowhere near there yet. His constant need for the spotlight, often at the expense of teammates and the team, and me-first attitude about everything creates an impossible environment in the locker room, on the sideline and in the huddle. That is why he absolutely had to go. Here is the most important part of all of this, and it’s the really good news: GM Ryan Pace and coach John Fox get it. It appeared obvious in the tone and between the lines of most of their comments that the business of healing their football team couldn’t begin with Marshall here, and now they’ve wasted no time in getting the job done. Yes, it leaves the Bears in need of No. 1 and No. 3 receivers. But there are plenty of free agents such as the recently wooed Brian Hartline who can be a fine three. And if ever there was a draft to find a No. 1, this could be it. Recent trends have suggested West Virginia’s Kevin White could come off the board first and Alabama’s Amari Cooper could slip to seventh. Marshall for Cooper and a draft pick. That’s a trade I’ll make every day of the week and twice on Sunday. And Marshall fans don’t despair. I have no idea what new Jets GM Mike Maccagnan could be thinking, but Marshall is in the Big Apple, where he obviously wanted to be, and now in the same locker room with Percy Harvin and Geno Smith. The folks at TMZ and the National Enquirer must have all died and gone to heaven. • Chicago Football editor Hub Arkush can be reached at harkush@chicagofootball.com or on Twitter @Hub_Arkush.

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Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh on Dec. 21 at Soldier Field. Clausen re-signed with the Bears on Friday.

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Clausen will be back By KEVIN FISHBAIN kfishbain@chicagofootball.com One of John Fox’s first moves as Bears coach is bringing back the quarterback he drafted in Carolina in 2010, Jimmy Clausen. Clausen was the Bears’ backup quarterback behind Jay Cutler last season. Clausen started in Week 16 against the Lions, completing 23 of 39 passes for 181 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, good for a 77.0 passer rating. He suffered a concussion late in the game and did not play in the season finale. As a rookie with the Panthers, Clausen – the 48th pick in the ’10 draft – played in 13 games with 10 starts, completing 52.5 percent of his passes for three touchdowns and nine interceptions. His passer rating was 58.4. Fox was fired after the season, and the Panthers drafted Cam Newton in 2011. Clausen did not play again in a regular-season game until last year. “I’m excited to link back up

with Coach Fox,” Clausen told the Bears’ website. “He’s very passionate. He loves the game of football and he’s a real fiery coach. Like I said, there’s a lot of energy here now. I’ve talked to a couple of [teammates] and everybody’s fired up to get back in the building in a month and get going.” The 6-foot-2, 210-pound former Notre Dame star joins David Fales and Cutler as the Bears’ quarterbacks under contract for 2015, although nothing with Cutler is set in stone, as neither Fox nor general manager Ryan Pace has publicly committed to Cutler. The Bears can move him before Thursday to avoid $10 million of his 2016 salary. “I really wanted to come back to Chicago,” Clausen told the team website. “I had a great talk with [offensive coordinator] Adam Gase, [quarterbacks] coach [Dowell] Loggains, Coach Fox and Ryan Pace. I felt really comfortable with them and what their plans are going forward, and I just told my agents I want to be here.”

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FIVE-DAY PLANNER

MINNIE MINOSO PUBLIC VISITATION

SATURDAY

TEAM

Kittle: Minoso will be missed

GB — ½ 6 11 15 GB — 12 12 25 25 GB — 14½ 21½ 22 30 GB — 2½ 5 6 11½ GB — 8 16½ 20 28 GB — 8½ 16 26½ 32

x-clinched playoff spot Friday’s Games Indiana 98, Bulls 84 Utah 89, Philadelphia 83 Washington 99, Miami 97 Orlando 119, Sacramento 114 Charlotte 103, Toronto 94 Atlanta 106, Cleveland 97 Boston 104, New Orleans 98 Houston 103, Detroit 93 Memphis 97, L.A. Lakers 90 Phoenix 108, Brooklyn 100, OT San Antonio 120, Denver 111 Dallas at Golden State (n) Saturday’s Games Memphis at New Orleans, 6 p.m. Atlanta at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m. Sacramento at Miami, 6:30 p.m. Phoenix at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m. Indiana at New York, 6:30 p.m. Portland at Minnesota, 7 p.m. Washington at Milwaukee, 7:30 p.m. Houston at Denver, 8 p.m.

PACERS 98, BULLS 84 CHICAGO (84) Dunleavy 4-9 4-4 14, Gasol 7-17 4-4 18, Noah 2-5 0-0 4, Brooks 2-11 0-0 4, Snell 2-5 2-2 8, Mirotic 3-13 4-5 10, Hinrich 2-5 0-0 5, Moore 1-4 3-4 5, McDermott 8-17 0-0 16. Totals 31-86 17-19 84. INDIANA (98) S.Hill 5-10 4-4 16, West 5-8 0-0 10, Hibbert 2-7 2-2 6, G.Hill 3-9 0-0 7, Miles 4-12 0-0 10, Stuckey 5-13 2-4 12, Mahinmi 4-7 6-10 14, Scola 2-5 3-4 7, Watson 2-5 7-9 11, Rudez 2-4 0-0 5. Totals 34-80

MEMPHIS 7 p.m. CSN AM-1000

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF Nashville 66 41 18 7 89 196 St. Louis 64 40 19 5 85 198 Blackhawks 65 39 21 5 83 190 Minnesota 65 36 22 7 79 184 Winnipeg 65 32 21 12 76 180 Dallas 65 29 26 10 68 203 Colorado 64 28 25 11 67 170 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF Anaheim 66 42 17 7 91 196 Vancouver 64 36 24 4 76 184 Calgary 65 36 25 4 76 187 Los Angeles 64 31 21 12 74 175 San Jose 65 32 25 8 72 185 Arizona 65 21 37 7 49 142 Edmonton 65 18 36 11 47 146 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Montreal 65 41 18 6 88 175 Tampa Bay 66 40 20 6 86 217 Detroit 63 36 16 11 83 184 Boston 63 31 22 10 72 168 Florida 65 28 23 14 70 159 Ottawa 63 29 23 11 69 179 Toronto 65 26 34 5 57 175 Buffalo 65 19 41 5 43 125 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF N.Y. Islanders 66 42 21 3 87 211 N.Y. Rangers 63 39 17 7 85 197 Pittsburgh 63 36 18 9 81 182 Washington 66 35 21 10 80 194 Philadelphia 65 28 25 12 68 173 New Jersey 65 27 28 10 64 146 Columbus 64 27 33 4 58 166 Carolina 63 24 32 7 55 145

GA 162 162 153 165 175 215 183 GA 179 176 167 167 183 220 215 GA 146 173 165 165 185 169 199 218 GA 185 155 158 164 187 168 203 170

NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Friday’s Games Blackhawks 2, Edmonton 1, SO Columbus 3, New Jersey 2

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at Colorado* 2:10 p.m. AM-780

TEXAS* 3:05 p.m. AM-780

SAN DIEGO* 3:05 p.m.

SEATTLE* 2:05 p.m.

at Oakland* 3:05 p.m. MLBN AM-670

ARIZONA* 3:05 p.m.

at Cleveland* 3:05 p.m. MLBN (tape delayed)

L.A. DODGERS 3:05 p.m. MLBN TEXAS 3:05 p.m.

UTICA 7 p.m. WCUU

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Mourners pass by the casket of former White Sox great Minnie Minoso on Friday to pay their respects during a public visitation at Holy Family Church in Chicago. like they knew him. He was always around, always willing to sign every last autograph. He was a pioneer, a player who paved the way for generations of Latin American players. He endured insults from opposing players and the indignity of not being welcome in certain restaurants, yet he never became bitter. “He was great on the field,” said his son, Orestes Minoso Arrieta Jr. “I don’t have to say that. But he was also great off the field – doing good to others, seeing the good in others, understanding the times that he lived in and being able to excel under such difficult situations.” To younger son Charlie Rice-Minoso, 26, he was simply an eccentric and lovable father, a great cook and the best driving instructor a kid could have. The fact that he happened to be a baseball pioneer? “It’s difficult to try and make that correlation between the man

we knew at home – the man who never knew how to cook for two people but always fed an army,” said Rice-Minoso, his voice cracking. “It’s strange to see that he was the person that the community just gravitated toward, loved. And the fact that he made those contributions, it’s so surreal for us to wrap our minds around.” Kittle recalled his tryout with the Sox at Comiskey in 1978. Leading him through it was Minoso, then a coach. An iron worker at the time, Kittle had long blond hair and a dark tan. Minoso told him, “You don’t look like no ballplayer. You look like a movie star.” From that day on, Minoso always called Kittle “Movie Star” – not “Ron” or “Kittle.” “It’s heartbreaking, but this is a celebration,” Kittle said. “This is a guy that had a tremendous life, loving everybody.”

PREPS 20 22 24 18 — 84 23 22 21 32 — 98

3-Point Goals–Chicago 5-23 (Snell 2-3, Dunleavy 2-6, Hinrich 1-3, Gasol 0-1, McDermott 0-1, Moore 0-1, Brooks 0-2, Mirotic 0-6), Indiana 6-20 (S.Hill 2-5, Miles 2-8, Rudez 1-2, G.Hill 1-2, Stuckey 0-3). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Chicago 54 (Gasol 10), Indiana 58 (Mahinmi 11). Assists–Chicago 20 (Noah 11), Indiana 23 (G.Hill 6). Total Fouls–Chicago 25, Indiana 22. Technicals–Hinrich, Chicago defensive three second, Watson. A–18,165 (18,165).

MEN’S COLLEGE TOP 25 SCHEDULE Friday’s Games No. 8 Wichita State 56, Southern Illinois 45 No. 11 Northern Iowa 71, Bradley 46 No. 14 Baylor 77, Texas Tech 74 No. 25 Murray State 80, Morehead State 77

CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTS Big South Conference Quarterfinals Coastal Carolina 74, UNC Asheville 57 Gardner-Webb 72, High Point 71, OT Longwood 68, Charleston Southern 60 Winthrop 67, Radford 66 Colonial Athletic Association First Round Coll. of Charleston 56, Drexel 48 Elon 74, Towson 69, OT Horizon League Second Round Cleveland St. 70, Detroit 53 Ill.-Chicago 72, Oakland 69

Class 3A Playoffs

MARENGO REGIONAL

LAKES 38, RICHMOND-BURTON 36

Tuesday Game 2: Marengo 50, Harvard 32 Wednesday Game 3: Woodstock 62, Marian Central 54 Friday Game 4: Marengo 62, Woodstock 48

MARENGO 62, WOODSTOCK 48 Woodstock Marengo

9 5 12 22 – 48 15 11 13 23 – 62

WOODSTOCK (48) Shook 1 0-0 3, Smith 3 0-1 7, Kubiak 5 0-0 10, Sutter 2 4-8 8, Cullum 0 0-0 0, Abt 6 0-0 17, Princer 0 0-0 0, Wright 0 0-0 0, Grisiola 1 0-0 3. MARENGO (62) Shepard 2 3-3 8, Kissack 2 2-3 7, Knobloch 7 2-3 21, M. Volkening 3 2-3 10, Simonini 1 2-2 4, Nice 2 6-6 12, Smith 0 0-0 0, Csanda 0 0-0 0. Totals: 17 17-20 62. 3-point goals: Woodstock 8 (Abt 5, Shook, Smith, Grisiola), Marengo 11 (Knobloch 5, M. Volkening 2, Nice 2, Shepard, Kissack). Total fouls: Marengo 10, Woodstock 21.

BURLINGTON CENTRAL REGIONAL Wednesday Game 3: Hampshire 62, Genoa-Kingston 61 Game 4: Kaneland 53, Burlington Central 46 Friday Game 5: Hampshire 71, Kaneland 63

Kaneland Hampshire

10 13 18 22 – 63 30 13 13 15 – 71

Missouri Valley Conference Quarterfinals Illinois St. 71, Evansville 67 Loyola of Chicago 81, Indiana St. 53 N. Iowa 71, Bradley 46 Wichita St. 56, S. Illinois 45

KANELAND (63) David 4 4-5 14, Fedderly 1 0-0 3, Lilly 3 0-0 6, Vaca 3 2-2 10, Douglas 2 0-1 4, Robertsen 1 0-0 2, Gomes 2 0-0 4, Limbrunner 7 0-0 20. Totals 23 6-8 63. HAMPSHIRE (71) Doran 4 2-6 11, Bridges 9 7-11 26, Oghale 2 1-3 5, J.Tuttle 2 1-2 5, Woods 9 1-1 21, Llamas 0 0-0 0, L. Tuttle 1 0-0 2, Duchaj 0 1-2 1. Totals 27 13-25 71.

Ohio Valley Conference Semifinals Murray St. 80, Morehead St. 77 Belmont 53, Eastern Kentucky 52

3-point goals: Kaneland -11 (Limbrunner 6, David 2, Vaca 2, Fedderly 1) Hampshire 4-( Woods 2, Doran 1, Bridges 1) Total FoulsKaneland 19, Hampshire 13.

Southern Conference First Round Furman 73, The Citadel 56 UNC Greensboro 81, Samford 76

CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTS

LAKES REGIONAL

Minnesota 3, Carolina 1 Ottawa 3, Buffalo 2 Calgary 5, Detroit 2 Pittsburgh at Anaheim (n) Saturday’s Games Philadelphia at Boston, noon St. Louis at Toronto, 6 p.m. Dallas at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Florida, 6 p.m. Buffalo at Washington, 6 p.m. Colorado at Columbus, 6 p.m. Winnipeg at Nashville, 6 p.m. Montreal at Arizona, 6 p.m. Pittsburgh at Los Angeles, 9 p.m. Vancouver at San Jose, 9 p.m.

BLACKHAWKS 2, OILERS 1 (SO)

Monday Game 1: (14) Chicago Austin Polytechnic 39, Chicago Sullivan 21 Tuesday Game 2: Richmond-Burton 84, Chicago Austin Polytechnic 53

CLASS 4A HUNTLEY REGIONAL Tuesday Game 3: Rockford Jefferson 61, Huntley 56 Game 4: Crystal Lake South 44, Prairie Ridge 41 Friday Game 5: Rockford Jefferson 55, Crystal Lake South 53, OT

JEFFERSON 55 CRYSTAL LAKE SOUTH 53, OT 12 6

11 12 15 3 – 53 17 12 15 5 – 55

CRYSTAL LAKE SOUTH (53) Baker 5 3-4 13, Geske 5 2-2 15, Bartusch 6 3-4 15, Schingel 0 0-0 0, Friesen 3 0-0 6, Reich 1 0-0 2, Murtaugh 1 0-0 2, Siesennop 0 0-0 0. Totals: 21 8-10 53. JEFFERSON (55) Moore 4 1-5 11, Brown 6 4-9 18, Ellis 3 1-7 8, Rodgers 3 1-4 9, C. Smith 1 0-0 2, Minneyfield 2 0-0 5, Hunter 1 0-0 2, Upshaw 0 0-0 0. Totals: 20 7-25 55. 3-point goals: Crystal Lake South 3 (Geske 3), Jefferson 8 (Moore 2, Brown 2, Rodgers 2, Ellis, Minneyfield). Total fouls: Crystal Lake South 21, Jefferson 11. Fouled out: Geske, Schingel, Bartusch.

AHAI Blackhawk Cup White Varsity State Tournament

CARY-GROVE 4, LEYDEN 0 Leyden Cary-Grove

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First Period CG–Whitehouse (Martin), 10:06 CG–Hochel (Martin, Whitehouse), 4:05 Second Period CG–Schaffter (Hill), 14:40 Third Period CG–Zambole (Kaspari), 14:32 Goalkeeper saves: Pasterz (L) 30, McDonnell (CG) 22

BASEBALL Pittsburgh vs. N.Y. Yankees (ss) at. Saturday’s Games Seattle (ss) vs. White Sox, 2:05 p.m. Cubs vs. Colorado, 2:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets (ss) vs. Miami, 12:05 p.m. Minnesota vs. Boston, 12:05 p.m. Boston (ss) vs. Baltimore, 12:05 p.m. Detroit vs. Atlanta, 12:05 p.m. Toronto vs. Philadelphia, 12:05 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. Pittsburgh, 12:05 p.m. St. Louis vs. Washington, 12:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees vs. Houston, 12:05 p.m. Atlanta (ss) vs. N.Y. Mets (ss), 12:10 p.m. Arizona vs. Seattle (ss), 2:05 p.m. San Diego vs. San Francisco, 2:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers vs. Cleveland, 2:05 p.m. L.A. Angels vs. Oakland, 2:05 p.m. Texas vs. Milwaukee, 2:05 p.m. Cincinnati vs. Kansas City, 2:05 p.m.

MLB PRESEASON Friday’s Games San Diego 5, White Sox 0 Cincinnati 5, Cubs 2 Miami 5, Boston 3 Tampa Bay 2, Minnesota 1 St. Louis 5, Houston 2 N.Y. Yankees (ss) 4, Philadelphia 1 Washington 9, Atlanta 8 Toronto 5, Baltimore 4 N.Y. Mets 5, Detroit 4 San Francisco 12, Texas 3 Kansas City 11, Cleveland 9 L.A. Dodgers (ss) 10, Milwaukee 1 L.A. Dodgers (ss) 7, Seattle 4 L.A. Angels 3, Colorado 0 Oakland 7, Arizona 2

Edmonton 1 0 0 0 — 1 Chicago 0 0 1 0 — 2 Chicago won shootout 1-0 First Period–1, Edmonton, D.Roy 7 (Yakupov), 15:15. Penalties–Schultz, Edm (high-sticking), 11:36. Second Period–None. Penalties– Marincin, Edm (holding), :38. Third Period–2, Chicago, Seabrook 8 (Toews, Hossa), 13:58. Penalties–None. Overtime–None. Penalties–D.Roy, Edm (embellishment), 4:55; Seabrook, Chi (hooking), 4:55. Shootout–Edmonton 0 (D.Roy NG, Eberle NG, Purcell NG), Chicago 1 (Toews NG, Sharp NG, Vermette G). Shots on Goal–Edmonton 18-11-135–47. Chicago 12-12-13-2–39. Power-play opportunities–Edmonton 0 of 0; Chicago 0 of 2. Goalies–Edmonton, Scrivens 12-21-8 (39 shots-38 saves). Chicago, Crawford 26-14-4 (47-46). A–22,017 (19,717). T–2:35. Referees–Brad Watson, Kyle Rehman. Linesmen–Tony Sericolo, Shandor Alphonso.

3-point goals: Lakes 1 (Balliu), Richmond-Burton 1 (S. Kaufman). Total fouls: Lakes 12, Richmond-Burton 13.

BOYS HOCKEY

WOMEN’S COLLEGE Big Ten Conference Quarterfinals Iowa 74, Nebraska 65 Maryland 70, Michigan St. 60 Northwestern 62, Rutgers 57 Ohio State 83, Minnesota 71

LAKES (36) Sage 10 3-4 23, Balliu 2 3-5 8, Mercure 0 0-0 0, Milostan 1 0-0 2, Solbrig 1 0-0 2, Haviland 0 0-0 0, Jewell 1 1-2 3, Rohr 0 0-0 0. Totals: 15 7-11 38. RICHMOND-BURTON (36) Bayer 2 1-2 5, S. Kaufman 4 1-2 10, C. Miller 0 0-0 0, J. Kaufman 2 1-1 5, Banks 1 1-3 3, St. Pierre 5 3-4 13, Hill-Male 0 0-0 0, J. Miller 0 0-0 0. Totals: 14 7-12 36.

ROCHELLE SECTIONAL Tue., Mar. 10 Game 1: Marengo vs. Aurora Central Catholic, 7 p.m. Wed., Mar. 11 Game 2: Hampshire vs. Rockford Lutheran, 7 p.m. Fri., Mar. 13 Game 3: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2, 7 p.m.

West Coast Conference First Round San Francisco 62, Pacific 58

Lakes 8 18 4 8 – 38 Richmond-Burton 11 7 12 6 – 36

CL South Jefferson

HAMPSHIRE 71, KANELAND 63

GOLF PGA TOUR

LPGA TOUR

CADILLAC CHAMPIONSHIP

HSBC WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS

Friday At Trump National Doral, Fla. Yardage: 7,528; Par: 72 Second Round J.B. Holmes 62-73—135 Ryan Moore 66-71—137 Adam Scott 70-68—138 Bubba Watson 71-69—140 Henrik Stenson 69-71—140 Dustin Johnson 68-73—141 Alexander Levy 68-73—141 Ryan Palmer 71-70—141 Jamie Donaldson 70-72—142 Sergio Garcia 73-69—142 Webb Simpson 74-69—143 Jim Furyk 70-73—143 Lee Westwood 71-72—143 Charl Schwartzel 71-72—143 Brooks Koepka 69-74—143 Rory McIlroy 73-70—143 John Senden 73-70—143

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ON TAP SATURDAY TV/Radio AUTO RACING 1:30 p.m.: NASCAR, Sprint Cup, “Happy Hour Series,” final practice for Kobalt 400, at Las Vegas, FS1 3 p.m.: NASCAR, XFINITY Series, Boyd Gaming 300, at Las Vegas, FS1

BOXING 7:30 p.m.: Featherweights, Abner Mares (28-1-1) vs. Arturo Santos Reyes (18-4-0); junior welterweights, Adrien Broner (29-1-0) vs. John Molina Jr. (27-5-0); champion Keith Thurman (24-0-0) vs. Robert Guerrero (32-2-1), for WBA welterweight title, at Las Vegas, NBC

At Sentosa Golf Club (Serapong Course) Singapore Yardage: 6,553; Par: 72 Second Round Carlota Ciganda 69-66—135 -9 Inbee Park 66-69—135 -9 Azahara Munoz 70-67—137 -7 Stacy Lewis 69-69—138 -6 Lydia Ko 68-70—138 -6 Jenny Shin 68-70—138 -6 Karrie Webb 68-70—138 -6 Jessica Korda 72-67—139 -5 Caroline Masson 71-68—139 -5 Suzann Pettersen 71-68—139 -5 Jodi Ewart Shadoff 70-69—139 -5 So Yeon Ryu 70-69—139 -5 Anna Nordqvist 69-70—139 -5 Danielle Kang 70-70—140 -4 Haru Nomura 70-70—140 -4 Mo Martin 68-72—140 -4

State vs. Belmont, at Nashville, Tenn., ESPN2 7 p.m.: St. Louis at Richmond, CSN+ 7:30 p.m.: Iowa St. at TCU, ESPNEWS 8 p.m.: Duke at North Carolina, ESPN 8 p.m.: West Coast Conference, quarterfinal, Gonzaga vs. San Francisco, at Las Vegas, ESPN2 8:30 p.m.: Horizon League, semifinal, Cleveland State vs. Valparaiso, ESPNU 10 p.m.: West Coast Conference, quarterfinal, BYU vs. TBD, at Las Vegas, ESPN2 10:30 p.m.: Horizon League, semifinal, UIC vs. Green Bay, (same-day tape), ESPNU

MEN’S COLLEGE HOCKEY 5 p.m.: Minnesota at Ohio St., ESPNEWS

GOLF 6:30 a.m.: European PGA Tour, Africa Open, third round, at East London, South Africa, TGC 11 a.m.: PGA Tour-WGC, Cadillac Championship, third round, at Doral, Fla., TGC 2 p.m.: PGA Tour-WGC, Cadillac Championship, third round, at Doral, Fla., NBC 5 p.m.: PGA Tour, Puerto Rico Open, third round, at Rio Grande (same-day tape), TGC 4 a.m.: LPGA, Women’s Champions, final round, at Singapore (delayed tape), TGC

GYMNASTICS Noon: American Cup, at Arlington, Texas, NBC

MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Wednesday Game 3: Lakes 60, Chicago Northside 21 Friday Game 4: Lakes 38, Richmond-Burton 36

BOYS BASKETBALL

HOCKEY NHL

WEDNESDAY

at Lake Erie 2 p.m.

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EASTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L Pct Bulls 39 24 .619 Cleveland 39 25 .609 Milwaukee 32 29 .525 Indiana 27 34 .443 Detroit 23 38 .377 Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 38 24 .613 Boston 25 35 .417 Brooklyn 25 35 .417 Philadelphia 13 49 .210 New York 12 48 .200 Southeast Division W L Pct x-Atlanta 49 12 .803 Washington 35 27 .565 Charlotte 27 33 .450 Miami 27 34 .443 Orlando 20 43 .317 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct Memphis 44 17 .721 Houston 42 20 .677 Dallas 40 23 .635 San Antonio 38 23 .623 New Orleans 33 29 .532 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 41 19 .683 Oklahoma City 34 28 .548 Utah 25 36 .410 Denver 22 40 .355 Minnesota 13 47 .217 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 47 12 .797 L.A. Clippers 40 22 .645 Phoenix 33 30 .524 Sacramento 21 39 .350 L.A. Lakers 16 45 .262

TUESDAY

NEXT GAME: VANCOUVER 3/14 5 p.m.

BASKETBALL Chicago Indiana

MONDAY

at San Antonio Noon ABC AM-1000

The Associated Press

NBA

SUNDAY N.Y. RANGERS 6:30 p.m. NBCSN AM-720

By ANDREW SELIGMAN CHICAGO – Along with the hugs and that Cadillac with the White Sox flags, Ron Kittle will simply miss being around Minnie Minoso. In that sense, he is hardly alone. Minoso, part of a wave of black players who helped integrate the sport, was remembered Friday as much for his warm demeanor as his accomplishments on the field. A long line of family, friends and fans paid their respects at a public visitation at Holy Family Church. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, with the procession afterward taking the “Cuban Comet” past U.S. Cellular Field and old Comiskey Park’s home plate. “He’s gonna be dearly missed by the whole city of Chicago and pretty much the baseball world because he made an impact,” said Kittle, the former Sox slugger. The game’s first black Latino star, Minoso died early Sunday. He was believed to be 90. His passing comes on the heels of the loss of Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, who died Jan. 23 at age 83. “You lose him, you lose Ernie Banks, two instrumental people in Chicago,” Kittle said. “It’s a tough year.” Minoso played 12 of his 17 seasons in Chicago, hitting .304 with 135 homers and 808 RBIs for the Sox. The Sox retired his No. 9 in 1983 and there is a statue of him at U.S. Cellular Field. His absence from the Hall of Fame is a sore spot for his admirers. But there were as many smiles as there were tears on Friday for a player who – like Banks – connected with fans in a way that stretched way beyond the numbers. They felt

SPORTS 7

11 a.m.: Syracuse at NC State, CBS 11 a.m.: Michigan St. at Indiana, ESPN 11 a.m.: Pittsburgh at Florida St., ESPN2 11 a.m.: Seton Hall at Georgetown, Fox 11 a.m.: Butler at Providence, FS1 11 a.m.: Northwestern at Iowa, BTN 1 p.m.: Florida at Kentucky, CBS 1 p.m.: LSU at Arkansas, ESPN 1 p.m.: UConn at Temple, ESPN2 1 p.m.: Oklahoma St. at West Virginia, ESPNEWS 1 p.m.: St. John’s at Villanova, Fox 1 p.m.: Rutgers at Michigan, BTN 1:30 p.m.: Missouri Valley Conference, semifinal, Wichita State vs. Illinois State, at St. Louis, CSN 2:30 p.m.: UMass at George Washington, NBCSN 3 p.m.: Stanford at Arizona, CBS 3 p.m.: Kansas at Oklahoma, ESPN 3 p.m.: Kansas St. at Texas, ESPN2 3 p.m.: Tulane at South Florida, ESPNEWS 3:30 p.m.: Illinois at Purdue, BTN 4 p.m.: Missouri Valley Conference, semifinal, Northern Iowa vs. Loyola of Chicago, at St. Louis, CSN 4:30 p.m.: George Mason at VCU, NBCSN 5:30 p.m.: Virginia at Louisville, ESPN 6 p.m.: Ohio Valley Conference, championship, Murray

MOTORSPORTS 6:30 p.m.: AMA Supercross, at Daytona Beach, Fla., FS1

SOCCER 6:30 a.m.: FA Cup, round 6, Reading at Bradford City, FS1 8:55 a.m.: Premier League, Tottenham at Queens Park, NBCSN

WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 11 a.m.: Big 12 Conference, quarterfinal, Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State, at Dallas, FSN 11 a.m.: ACC Conference, semifinal, Duke vs. Notre Dame, at Greensboro, ESPNU 1 p.m.: ACC Conference, semifinal, Louisville vs. Florida State, at Greensboro, ESPNU 1:30 p.m.: Big 12 Conference, quarterfinal, Kansas State vs. Baylor, at Dallas, FSN 4 p.m.: SEC Conference, semifinal, LSU vs. South Carolina, at Little Rock, ESPNU 6 p.m.: Big 12 Conference, quarterfinal, West Virginia vs. Oklahoma, at Dallas, FSN 6 p.m.: SEC Conference, semifinal, Kentucky vs. Tennessee, at Little Rock, ESPNU 6 p.m.: Big Ten Conference, semifinal, Northwestern vs. Maryland, at Hoffman Estates 8:30 p.m.: Big 12 Conference, quarterfinal, Texas vs. TCU at Dallas, FSN 8:30 p.m.: Big Ten Conference, semifinal, Iowa vs. Ohio State, at Hoffman Estates

MLB 2 p.m.: Preseason, Cubs at Colorado, AM-780

PREP BASKETBALL

TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League SEATTLE MARINERS — Designated 1B Ji-Man Choi for assignment. TEXAS RANGERS — Returned LHP Edgar Olmos to Seattle after voiding his waiver claim. Agreed to terms with LHP Joe Beimel on a one-year contract. National League COLORADO ROCKIES — Agreed to terms with RHPs Christian Bergman, Chad Bettis, Brooks Brown, Eddie Butler, Jairo Diaz, David Hale, Tommy Kahnle and Jorge Rondon; LHPs Tyler Anderson, Tyler Matzek, Chris Rusin and Christian Friedrich; INFs Cristhian Adames, Nolan Arenado, Charlie Culberson, D.J. LeMahieu, Ben Paulsen and Rafael Ynoa; and OFs Brandon Barnes, Charlie Blackmon, Corey Dickerson, Rosell Herrera and Kyle Parker on one-year contracts. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association HOUSTON ROCKETS — Assigned G Nick Johnson to Rio Grande Valley (NBADL). MILWAUKEE BUCKS — Signed F Chris Johnson to a 10-day contract. UTAH JAZZ — Signed F Jerrelle Benimon to a 10-day contract and G Bryce Cotton to a second 10-day contract. FOOTBALL National Football League BEARS — Signed QB Jimmy Clausen to a one-year contract extension. BUFFALO BILLS — Signed LB Keith Rivers. CAROLINA PANTHERS — Signed OT Michael Oher to a two-year contract. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Re-signed RB Shaun Draughn and P Spencer Lanning. DENVER BRONCOS — Signed OT Paul Cornick, G Ben Garland and LB Brandon Marshall. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Re-signed DE Ryan Davis. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Released DT Vance Walker. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed WR Jerome Simpson. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Re-signed LS Tyler Ott. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Terminated the contract of RB Pierre Thomas. NEW YORK JETS — Re-signed LB David Harris. PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Signed QB Tajh Boyd. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Signed WR/ KR Jacoby Jones to a two-year contract. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Terminated the contract of TE Zach Miller. Placed OT Garrett Scott on the waived/non-football injury list. Waived DT Jesse Williams. Signed DE Greg Scruggs to a one-year contract. WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Re-signed TE Niles Paul. HOCKEY National Hockey League FLORIDA PANTHERS — Reassigned D Shane O’Brien to San Antonio (AHL). SUNRISE, Fla. - Florida Panthers Executive Vice President and General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the club has reassigned D Shane O’Brien to San Antonio (AHL). WINNIPEG JETS — Recalleed F Eric O’Dell from St. John’s (AHL). SOCCER Major League Soccer D.C. UNITED — Signed D Luke Mishu. LA GALAXY — Signed M Mika Vayrynen and F Edson Buddle. NEW YORK CITY FC — Signed M Pablo Alvarez Nunez and D Shay Facey.

COLLEGE NCAA — Placed Syracuse on five-years probation and suspended men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim nine conference games next season.

Noon: IHSA Class 3A girls consolation game, CSN+ 2 p.m.: IHSA Class 3A girls championship game, CSN+ 6:30 p.m.: IHSA Class 4A girls consolation game, CSN 8:30 p.m.: IHSA Class 4A girls championship game, CSN

BETTING ODDS GLANTZ-CULVER LINE College Basketball FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG at Indiana Pk Michigan St. at Temple 4½ UConn Miami 4½ at Virginia Tech at NC State 6 Syracuse at Georgetown 12 Seton Hall at Florida St. Pk Pittsburgh at Providence 3 Butler at Arkansas 7 LSU at Texas A&M 6 Alabama at Kentucky 15½ Florida at Rhode Island 11 Saint Joseph’s at Georgia St. 9 Georgia Southern at Marquette 4½ DePaul at Villanova 12 St. John’s at Oklahoma 4 Kansas at Texas 9 Kansas St. Xavier 3½ at Creighton at West Virginia 4½ Oklahoma St. at Boston College 3½ Wake Forest at Michigan 9 Rutgers at Arizona St. 7½ California at UTSA 4½ North Texas at George Washington 6 UMass Texas-Arlington 2 at Appalachian St. at UTEP 14 Rice Georgia 5½ at Auburn at Tennessee 3 South Carolina Tulane 1½ at South Florida at Notre Dame 11 Clemson at St. Bonaventure 11 Fordham at Arizona 14 Stanford Dayton 2½ at La Salle at Purdue 5 Illinois Utah 12 at Washington at La.-Monroe 6½ Texas St. at South Alabama 2½ Troy at Old Dominion 9 W. Kentucky at VCU 15 George Mason at UC Santa Barbara 8 Cal Poly at Princeton 3½ Columbia at Harvard 14 Brown at Mississippi St. 4½ Missouri Colorado 3½ at Washington St. Virginia 2 at Louisville Cornell 2½ at Penn at Charlotte 10½ Marshall Middle Tenn. 3 at FAU Yale 3½ at Dartmouth Davidson 8 at Duquesne Hawaii 3½ at Cal St.-Fullerton La.-Lafayette 2½ at Arkansas St. Long Beach St. 2½ at UC Riverside at Boise St. 11 Fresno St. UAB 5 at FIU at Richmond 15 Saint Louis at New Mexico 2 Wyoming Iowa St. 3½ at TCU at North Carolina Pk Duke at Iowa 12 Northwestern Colorado St. 2½ at Utah St. at Mississippi 5½ Vanderbilt UNLV 13 at San Jose St. at UC Davis 1 UC Irvine at San Diego St. 18½ Nevada at N. Arizona 3½ Sacramento St. E. Washington 5 at Weber St. at S. Utah Pk Portland St. Montana 5 at Montana St. Idaho 2 at Idaho St. at N. Colorado 9 North Dakota Colonial Athletic Association At Baltimore Second Round William & Mary 9½ Elon

Hofstra 5½ James Madison UNC Wilmington 2½ Coll. of Charleston Northeastern 6 Delaware Missouri Valley Conference At St. Louis Semifinals Wichita St. 9½ Illinois St. N. Iowa 11½ Loyola of Chicago West Coast Conference At Las Vegas Quarterfinals Saint Mary’s (Cal) 4 Portland San Diego 1 Pepperdine Gonzaga 14½ San Francisco BYU 12½ Loyola Marymount or BYU 11 Santa Clara Horizon League At Valparaiso, Ind. Semifinals Green Bay 11½ Ill.-Chicago at Valparaiso 4½ Cleveland St. Southern Conference At Asheville, N.C. Quarterfinals Wofford 10½ UNC Greensboro ETSU 1 W. Carolina Chattanooga 9 Furman Mercer 6 VMI Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference At Albany, N.Y. Quarterfinals Iona 10 Siena Monmouth (NJ) Pk Canisius Rider 1½ St. Peter’s Manhattan 7½ Marist Ohio Valley Conference At Nashville, Tenn. Championship Murray St. 3½ Belmont Summit League At Sioux Falls, S.D. Quarterfinals S. Dakota St. 15 W. Illinois N. Dakota St. 2 Denver Northeast Conference Semifinals at Robert Morris 4 Bryant at St. Francis (NY) 5 St. Francis (Pa.) Big South Conference At Conway, S.C. Semifinals Winthrop 8 Longwood at Coastal Carolina 5½ Gardner-Webb FAVORITE at New Orleans at Miami Atlanta Indiana at Cleveland Portland at Milwaukee Houston

NBA LINE O/U UNDERDOG Pk (191) Memphis 4 (207½) Sacramento 11½ (192) at Philadelphia 8½ (191) at New York 9 (215) Phoenix 4½ (204) at Minnesota 4 (188) Washington 5 (213) at Denver

FAVORITE at Boston N.Y. Islanders at Washington Montreal at Columbus St. Louis at Nashville at Tampa Bay at San Jose at Los Angeles

NHL LINE UNDERDOG -170 Philadelphia -170 at Florida -400 Buffalo -200 at Arizona -110 Colorado -180 at Toronto -180 Winnipeg -200 Dallas -145 Vancouver -180 Pittsburgh

LINE +150 +150 +300 +170 -110 +160 +160 +170 +125 +160

SOCCER MLS Friday’s Games Los Angeles 2, Fire 0 Saturday’s Games Montreal at D.C. United, 2 p.m. Colorado at Philadelphia, 3 p.m. Toronto FC at Vancouver, 5 p.m. San Jose at FC Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Columbus at Houston, 7:30 p.m. Real Salt Lake at Portland, 9:30 p.m.

GALAXY 2, FIRE 0 Chicago Los Angeles

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0 2

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First half–None. Second half–1, Los Angeles, Villarreal 1, 65th minute. 2, Los Angeles, Keane 1 (Husidic, Gonzalez), 81st. Goalies–Chicago, Sean Johnson; Los Angeles, Brian Rowe. Yellow Cards–Maloney, Chicago, 22nd; Walker, Los Angeles, 61st; Guly, Chicago, 75th.

8 ADVICE • Saturday, March 7, 2015 • Section C • Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com

School year drags on for girl separated from boy she likes Dear Abby: I’m a 12-yearold girl, and I like a boy named “Chris.” We go to different schools now, and I don’t know how to get in touch with him to tell him how I feel. At times for the past two years we have been flirting on and off. We will be reunited again next year. I can’t hold on much longer, and he’s at a school with his ex. What should I do? – Lover Girl In Alabama Dear Lover Girl: You have held on this long, so remember the school year is already more than half over. In the fall, you and Chris will be attending the same school again without your having to do anything.

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips For now, be patient. Stay active and involved with school, and time will pass more quickly. Focus on activities you enjoy and your friendships. Do not waste your time worrying about the other girl. She and Chris are exes for a reason. If you and Chris are “meant to be,” the chances of that happening will be better when you’re classmates. Dear Abby: A friend from high school has invited me to

Treatment options for adult acne vary Dear Dr. K: I am in my 40s, but my face resembles a teenager’s – and not in a good way. What can I do to clear up my adult acne? Dear Reader: Acne is most common during the teenage years. But it may appear for the first time, or worsen, at the start of menopause. Acne begins in hair follicles – little pits in the skin, each containing a hair. Glands at the bottom of the follicle make an oily substance called sebum. The sebum normally oozes up to the top of the follicle and onto the skin. In acne, an overgrowth of skin cells can plug up the top of the follicle. As a result, the sebum is trapped below the surface of the skin. Bacteria that normally live on the skin get into the sebum and start to multiply. This leads the body’s immune system to attack the bacteria, causing inflammation. Adult acne may appear on your face as: • Whiteheads (closed, plugged oil glands) • Blackheads (open, plugged oil glands) • Pustules (swollen red bumps, sometimes filled with pus) Treatments for acne try to stop the follicle from getting plugged up, to reduce the production of sebum and to stop the bacteria from multiplying. Fortunately, many treatments are available. Treatment usually begins with one of the following: • Salicylic acid washes. These formulas loosen dead skin cells. They also help dislodge plugs from whiteheads and blackheads. Salicylic acid washes are available over-the-counter and by prescription, but the prescription versions aren’t any stronger. • Benzoyl peroxide gels, lotions and washes. These products dry and peel the skin and help clear blocked pores. They also fight bacterial growth. (Bacteria are both a cause and effect of acne.) They are available

ASK DR. K Dr. Anthony Komaroff over-the-counter and in stronger prescription formulations. For more serious cases, your doctor may prescribe: • Topical retinoids. These drugs help clear the skin of plugged follicles by increasing the turnover of skin cells. They are available as creams, gels or liquids. The most common one, tretinoin (Retin-A, others), may cause skin irritation. But a time-release version is less irritating, and other topical retinoids are also available. These medications increase the skin’s sensitivity to sunlight. Always use them with a sunscreen. • Oral retinoid. A more powerful retinoid, taken by mouth, is used to treat severe, disfiguring acne. This medication has been associated with serious side effects, including severe birth defects, inflammatory bowel disease, depression and suicidal thoughts. People taking this drug must be registered in a national database and undergo monthly monitoring by a dermatologist. • Antibiotics. Certain antibiotics (available as creams, gels, lotions or combination products) can be applied directly to the skin to reduce the growth of acne-causing bacteria. Serious cases are sometimes treated with oral antibiotics. • Birth control pills. Estrogens (female hormones) decrease sebum production, and androgens (male hormones also made by women) increase sebum production. For that reason, birth control pills (with estrogens) are a treatment. So is a medicine that blocks androgens – spironolactone. • Write to Dr. Komaroff at www.askdoctork.com or Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.

her wedding in September. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to attend the bachelorette party I also was invited to. Even though I sent my regrets to the organizer of the party, she has tried to solicit gifts from me twice. This seems extremely tacky, and it has made me feel I was invited only for the gifts I could bring. Abby, I don’t want this to reflect poorly on my friend. Should I tell someone in the wedding party so they can fix this faux pas, or am I wrong about wedding etiquette? –

Perplexed In The Midwest Dear Perplexed: You’re not wrong. That the party organizer is trying to extort

gifts from you is extremely rude. The person to inform is the mother of the bride. She should be able to put a stop to it before anyone else is embarrassed. Dear Abby: What if someone wants to move away from one parent but not the other? I’m 25 and interviewing for jobs. It would be nice to become independent, but for the right reasons. I am tired of my father’s selfish, ignorant attitude, but I would miss seeing my mother. As she gets older, she seems to accommodate my dad’s all-for-himself attitude even more. If I take a job that’s out of state, I don’t want to feel like

I’m “running away.” How should I approach leaving the one family member I care about? – Moving Forward In

Massachusetts Dear Moving: Continue interviewing for jobs for which you are qualified, regardless of where they are located. If more than one company wants to hire you, select the one that offers the best wages and benefits and seems to be the best fit for you. If the company is located in your city, you may not have to leave your mother and you may be able to limit the time you must spend with your father. Should you get an enticing offer that bases you in another location, to ac-

cept it would not be running away; it would be making an intelligent career choice. Your mom might be able to visit you sans Dad periodically if the expense isn’t prohibitive, and you would be establishing your independence for the right reason. Dear Readers: If you live in a state in which daylight saving time is observed, don’t forget to turn your clocks forward one hour before going to bed tonight. Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. tomorrow. Hallelujah! It’s my favorite “holiday.” • Write Dear Abby at www. dearabby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Dave Franco (from left), Tom Wilkinson and Vince Vaughn star in “Unfinished Business.” Photo provided

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“CHAPPIE” STARRING: Sharito Copley, Dev Patel, Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver

PLOT: In the near future, crime is patrolled by an oppressive mechanized police force. When the police droid Chappie is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself. RATED: R for violence, language and brief nudity TIME: 2 hours VERDICT: For its first 20 minutes or so, it looks like “Chappie” is paying an awful lot of homage to “Robocop” (the original, not the remake). There’s havoc in the city streets, there are robotic cops trying to control it, there are point-of-view shots from those robots. There’s even a big bad robot cop named Moose that looks very much like “Robocop’s” iconic ED-209. OK, even writer-director Neill Blomkamp (who made “District 9” and just signed to direct the next “Alien” film) admits that Moose is a direct nod to ED-209, but everything else feels new and fresh and original. Well, expect for the fact that “Chappie” isn’t exactly original. It’s an expanded version of Blomkamp’s 2004 short “Tetra Vaal.” It’s exactly what he did with his 2006 short “Alive in Joburg,” later turning it into Johannesburg-based “District 9.” Blomkamp is back in Johannesburg with this one, and it’s that city’s streets that are overrun with crime, until the Tetra Vaal weapons company, with its brilliant designer Deon Wilson (Dev Patel), comes up with the robot scouts who, alongside human police, patrol and clean up the streets. They’re a big success. But things, as they do in movies such as this, go wrong. The titanium scouts are effective, but not indestructible. A properly aimed missile or perfectly exploded bomb will send the remains of a scout for reprocessing. There also are human things going wrong. There’s a lot of setting up in this film, accompanied, near the beginning and near the end, by fantastic, furious, allhell-breaking-loose action sequences that are, at different points, loads of fun and extremely violent (parents of young viewers should take heed; the violence is why the film earned its R rating). The bad guy trio needs money fast. They decide to find out who builds the scouts, steal what they’re sure is a remote control and turn them off, thereby making it easier to commit crimes and get money. Meanwhile, Deon, who is as bright as the trio is dumb, has been attempting to give consciousness to his robots, to allow them to think for themselves. So he steals a damaged, ready-for-reprocessing robot and brings it home to work on. The robot, dubbed Chappie (Sharlto Copley in a terrific motion capture performance), comes alive as a kind of robotic child, amazed and confused and a little scared of the new world around him. Copley, as Chappie, keeps up with his fellow human actors by clearly expressing himself via short bursts of words and very expressive ears and a mechanical unibrow. Chappie’s a friendly, gentle fellow that Ninja wants to turn into a combination South African gangsta (some good slangy comedy there) and killing machine (dark turns in the film). The story ends up being about Chappie having a very bad time of it, even as Yo-Landi starts developing motherly instincts toward him. Chappie wants to live, but in going for that dream, things turn even darker. Good news: Blomkamp somehow pulls off an out-of-left-field upbeat ending. Yes, there’s a lot going on here, but it never lags.– More Content Now

“THE DUFF” STARRING: Mae Whitman, Bella Thorne, Robbie Amell

PLOT: A high school senior instigates a social pecking order revolution after finding out that she has been labeled the DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend)

LOCAL SHOWTIMES to her prettier more popular friends.

RATED: PG-13 for crude and sexual material throughout, some language and teen partying TIME: 1 hour, 41 minutes VERDICT: All teen comedies owe some debt to John Hughes and Amy Heckerling. The milieu of suburban teenage life they explored decades ago has defined the genre since. It’s no surprise that we continue to tell slightly different variations of the same story. There are still outcasts and bullies and war stories to be told from the halls of suburban high schools, and every generation deserves its own silly teenage misfit story. While it’s neither as biting as “Mean Girls” nor as sweetly referential as “Easy A,” the earnest and sometimes amusing “The DUFF” is a fine addition to the canon. In the film, Mae Whitman stars as Bianca, an overall-wearing overachiever who’s just trying to navigate her senior year alongside her two best friends Jess (Skyler Samuels) and Casey (Bianca A. Santos). But their dynamic is not equal, the handsome, popular and sweetly dim-witted football player Wesley (Robbie Amell) bluntly informs Bianca at a party. Bianca, he explains, is the Designated Ugly Fat Friend (aka “The DUFF”) of the group. In some ways, “The DUFF” is an up-to-the-minute and empowering version of the stories we know all too well. Bianca doesn’t want or need to be popular in the classic sense. She just wants to be treated as her own person. Whitman, who cut her teeth on “Arrested Development” as the “homely” Ann Veal, stole scenes in “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” and gained more mainstream recognition on the television show “Parenthood,” is a star comedienne. While “The DUFF” whiffs on the comedy front more often than it succeeds and is likely not destined to become the “Sixteen Candles” for a new generation, it is eminently watchable and even a bit touching. – The Associated

Press

“FOCUS” STARRING: Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Rodrigo Santoro

PLOT: In the midst of veteran con man Nicky’s latest scheme, a woman from his past – now an accomplished femme fatale – shows up and throws his plans for a loop. RATED: R for language, some sexual content and brief violence RUNNING TIME: 1 hour, 41 minutes VERDICT: If the mark of a good con artist is that he or she makes you think you know exactly what’s going on – when of course you haven’t a clue – that’s also the mark of a good con-artist movie, isn’t it? To make you feel like you totally get what’s about to happen – “Oh yeah, I’ve seen this in tons of movies,” you think – and then, boom. That’s not what happens at all. See, you lost your focus for a second. “It’s about distraction,” explains Nicky, the con artist played by Will Smith in “Focus,” the consistently entertaining new film by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa (“Crazy, Stupid, Love.”). And that’s what the filmmakers do to us, too – they distract us more than once by making us think we’re watching a predictable, even silly story. We’re lured more than once into feeling smarter than the movie – until we’re not. Damn! How did we miss that? Of course, deft plot twists aren’t enough. A con-artist movie has to make you find something sympathetic about the artist himself. And here, the film centers on a romance, so we need to be able to invest in that as well. Luckily, Smith and relative newcomer Margot Robbie (“The Wolf of Wall Street”) generate believable heat together while also appealing to us individually, and so we care what happens to them – even as we keep changing our minds as to which one we should care about most. But romance is a tricky thing when

you’re a lifelong trickster. The person you MAYBE love, and who MAYBE loves you. Unless you’re playing them, or they’re playing you. It’s best to stop wondering who’s doing what to whom and just, er, focus on watching Smith, wily and vulnerable at the same time, match wits (and hearts?) with Robbie, who makes a strong case here for more leading-lady roles. It would be fun to watch these two go at it again. Maybe a sequel called “Re-focus”? – The As-

sociated Press

“THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL” STARRING: Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy PLOT: As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has only a single remaining vacancy – posing a rooming predicament for two fresh arrivals – Sonny pursues his expansionist dream of opening a second hotel. RATED: PG for some language and suggestive comments RUNNING TIME: 2 hours, 2 minutes VERDICT: If you’re going to do a movie sequel that doesn’t quite measure up to the original and seems rather hurriedly cobbled together, well, OK. Many filmmakers have done the same. But actually putting the words “Second Best” in the title? Now, that’s just asking for the unflattering comparisons. This isn’t to say that “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” – so named after an actual hotel in the movie – won’t appeal to the same fans who flocked to the first film. And it’s hard to quibble over the value of spending two hours with the likes of Judi Dench and Maggie Smith. But much of the film feels like a hastily arranged class reunion, where you show up but have less to talk about than last time. The sequel brings us back to Jaipur, India, a few years after the British retirees first made their home in the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, where they discovered that although the place wasn’t as luxurious as advertised, it was full of life – and life lessons. Sonny (Dev Patel), the ambitious and very talkative co-manager, is his usual hyperactive self, taking roll call every morning of the elderly residents, who’ve all settled into some sort of productive activity. Sonny’s plan centers on buying a second hotel – to be christened, of course, “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.” He’s so driven that when a guest named Guy Chambers (Richard Gere) shows up – and yes, that does sound like a porn star, but actually he’s a novelist – Sonny’s convinced he’s the inspector that the retirement company’s CEO said he’d send, incognito, to check out the place. Much stress ensues. As Chambers, the silver-haired Gere is sure to cause a frisson with the ladies, both onscreen and in the theater, but Gere pretty much floats through the film without much exertion. In any case, it all boils down to a final wedding scene. Without spoiling much, we can tell you the colors are gorgeous, and as for the obligatory dance sequence – it may be obligatory, but it’s huge fun. Keep your eyes on Patel: he’s having a ball, and it’s infectious. If the rest of the film were this appealing, it wouldn’t feel “second best” at all. –The Associated Press

“STILL ALICE” STARRING: Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin, Kristen Stewart

PLOT: Alice Howland, happily married with three grown children, is a renowned linguistics professor who starts to forget words. When she receives a devastating diagnosis, Alice and her family find their bonds tested. RATED: PG-13 for mature thematic material and brief language, including a sexual reference TIME: 1 hour, 41 minutes VERDICT: Is a performance bigger than a movie? In the case of the Alzheimer’s drama “Still Alice,” it’s not only true, it’s inexcusable. As a woman afflicted with the disease,

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Oscar winner Julianne Moore is superb at conveying the fight, the determination and the strength to survive in the face of impending doom. But writing-directing partners Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland – working from a novel by Waltham’s Lisa Genova – consistently undermine her with the pandering, melodramatic tripe typical of a disease-of-the-week movie. It’s not enough that Moore’s Dr. Alice Howland is handed a fatal diagnosis only days after turning 50, the filmmakers needlessly up the ante by making her type of Alzheimer’s hereditary, meaning her three children (Kristen Stewart, Kate Bosworth, Hunter Parrish) are at high risk. It’s all too much for one 100-minute movie. It also robs attention from what we’re all here to see: Moore’s devastating portrayal of a strong, smart successful woman literally losing her mind one mutant brain cell at a time. When Alice is the focus, your heart breaks, but when the script inexplicably draws attention away from her to develop the relatively petty problems of her husband and children, the air goes completely out of it. Then there’s the white elephant in the room: cash. The Howland’s have oodles of it, not to mention a well-appointed Manhattan townhouse and a beach home in the Hamptons. I can’t lie to you; their wealth and status is not only a distraction, it’s a reason to seriously dislike this preening, pretentious clan. Wouldn’t a real, struggling middleclass family be more relatable? You can’t convince me otherwise. When you discover Westmoreland was diagnosed with ALS shortly before filming began, it seems even more heinous that he and Glatzer didn’t make their movie more personal, more visceral, more anything than the cold, treacly schlock they let pass for real feelings. Their film pales even further when held up to the superior Alzheimer’s flick “Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me,” which elicits more compassion and tears than “Still Alice” could ever hope. Moore’s performance, with all its subtleties and nuances, demands recognition, even if it’s the only thing

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“UNFINISHED BUSINESS” STARRING: Vince Vaughn, Dave Franco, Tom Wilkinson

PLOT: A hard-working small business owner and his two associates travel to Europe to close the most important deal of their lives. But what began as a routine business trip goes off the rails in every way imaginable – and unimaginable – including unplanned stops at a massive sex fetish event and a global economic summit. RATED: R for some strong risqué sexual content/graphic nudity and for language and drug use TIME: 1 hour, 31 minutes VERDICT: In the years since he strutted onto the scene – lean, handsome, mouth running a mile a minute – in Doug Liman’s “Swingers” (1996), Vince Vaughn has become one of the poster boys for the mainstream American comedy: from romantic (“The Break-Up”) to bromantic (“Old School”), pretty good (“Wedding Crashers”) to very bad (“Fred Claus”) to frankly unnecessary (“Delivery Man”). His new film, Unfinished Business, falls into that last sub-category – perhaps not coincidentally, as it, too, has been directed by Ken Scott (“Delivery Man” was Scott’s remake of his own homegrown Quebecois hit, “Starbuck”). A guys-gone-wild romp in the well-worn tradition of Todd Phillips’ “Hangover” franchise, this is the latest example of a movie that doesn’t work hard enough to freshen up formulas used and abused by filmmakers like Phillips, Judd Apatow, Nicholas Stoller (“Neighbors”), Seth Gordon (“Horrible Bosses”) and others. Indeed, “Unfinished Business” will seem woefully familiar to most anyone who’s been to a movie theater – or taken a long plane ride – over the past 10 years. Male sexual panic gags involving penises? Check. Drug-fueled bacchanals shown in slow-mo? Check. Car hijinks (here involving a German-language GPS)? Check. Disposable, misogynisti-

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cally conceived female characters? Check. Lessons learned (don’t be a bully; never give up; appreciate what you have)? Check. And check, please. “Unfinished Business” never works up enough momentum to get us into the anarchic spirit of things. The movie unfolds, choppily, as a series of half-hearted set pieces written and directed with little flair or commitment and no connective tissue between them; some of those sequences scarcely run long enough to register, as if the studio couldn’t decide whether they were worth keeping in the final cut. When it’s not indulging in lowbrow sex humor (not a bad thing in itself, mind you), the script, courtesy of Steven Conrad (“The Pursuit of Happyness”), tosses around some very lame jokes – sometimes repeatedly. Much is made, for instance, of the fact that a main character’s last name is Pancake; are you laughing yet? Even one of the movie’s more gently amusing bits, Mike’s serial mispronunciation of words like “exploit” and “imperative,” is run into the ground. There are a couple of good lines strewn here and there – Dan references Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself” while telling his overweight son (Britton Sear) that masturbation is OK – but most of the dialogue is inone-ear-out-the-other forgettable. Vaughn’s work here might be best described as functional – he does a very slight variation on the same persona he’s been playing for years: the brash guy with a heart of gold. As appealing and assured a comic performer as he is, the actor hasn’t stretched or challenged himself in a long time; “Unfinished Business” makes one hope, more urgently than ever, that he has something else up his sleeve on the next season of “True Detective.” If the movie has a bright spot, it’s Franco. Speaking in stoner-surfer cadences, his face regularly expanding into an infectiously goofy grin, the actor is the one person onscreen who seems determined to cobble together what little he’s given into a distinctive character.– The Associ-

ated Press

CATE BLANCHETT ADOPTS BABY GIRL WITH HUSBAND

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LOS ANGELES – Cate Blanchett is expanding her family. A spokeswoman for the actress said Friday that Blanchett and husband Andrew Upton have adopted a baby girl. Edith Vivian Patricia Upton joins the couple’s three sons, ages 6, 10 and 13. Publicist Stephanie Gonzalez said no other details will be provided. Blanchett can next be seen on the big screen in Disney’s “Cinderella.” The 45-year-old actress won her second Academy Award last year: best actress for “Blue Jasmine.”

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Officials work on the scene Thursday after a vintage airplane piloted by Harrison Ford crash-landed on the Penmar Golf Course in the Venice area of Los Angeles.

Doctor helping downed pilot shocked to find Harrison Ford LOS ANGELES – Dr. Sanjay Khurana was close to finishing a golf game when a vintage plane clipped a tree and “dropped like a rock” onto the next hole’s green. He rushed to the crash, finding a pilot bleeding from a deep gash in his head. When the surgeon got a closer look, he was stunned to see the pilot was Harrison Ford, the actor he grew up watching in the “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” movie franchises. “I’m a child of the ’80s,” Khurana said Friday. “I’m a big fan.” One of Hollywood’s pre-eminent stars, who is also an experienced pilot, crash-landed his World War II-era plane Thursday, but he was conscious and able to talk when witnesses pulled him from the wreckage. Soon after Ford took off from Santa Monica Municipal Airport near Los Angeles, he radioed that the single engine of his 1942 Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR stopped working and he was going to make an immediate return. Ford, who received his pilot’s license in the 1990s, glided his plane onto a fairway near the airport in what aviation experts characterized as a skillful landing given a total loss of power above a densely populated area. Ford’s publicist, Ina Treciokas, said the actor’s injuries were “not life-threatening, and he is expected to make a full recovery.” Ford’s son Ben tweeted Thursday from the hospital: “Dad is ok. Battered, but ok! He is every bit the man you would think he is. He is an incredibly strong man.”

George Clooney’s wife to lecture on human rights at Columbia

Fox News hires MLK Jr.’s niece, Alveda King, as commentator

NEW YORK – George Clooney’s wife is joining the faculty of Columbia University as a visiting lecturer. Columbia announced Friday that lawyer Amal Clooney will lecture on human rights this spring. She also will serve as a senior fellow with its law school’s Human Rights Institute. Clooney served as a senior adviser to Kofi Annan when he was the U.N.’s envoy on Syria. She also represented WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in extradition proceedings. Human Rights Institute co-director Sarah H. Cleveland said Clooney’s “extensive experience” will enrich the experience of Columbia’s students. The Clooneys married in September. They’re based in London, but he’s filming “Money Monster” with Julia Roberts in New York this spring. Jodie Foster is directing.

NEW YORK – Fox News Channel said it has hired Alveda King, a niece of the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., as a commentator for the network. Alveda King, director of African-American Outreach at Priests for Life, is an anti-abortion activist who has clashed politically with some of her uncle’s former associates. She spoke at a 2010 rally in Washington organized by conservative commentator Glenn Beck. She has said she has been a Democrat and Republican, but now considers herself a Christian. “Her passion and mission for social change will be a valuable contribution to our network,” said Roger Ailes, chairman and CEO of Fox News, on Friday.

Deliberations in ‘Blurred Lines’ case to resume Tuesday LOS ANGELES – A jury has completed its first full day of deliberations in a copyright infringement case in which Marvin Gaye’s family claims the 2013 hit “Blurred Lines” copied their father’s music. The eight-person panel left Friday afternoon after being told by U.S. District Judge John A. Kronstadt to resume their deliberations on Tuesday. Gaye’s children are suing Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams and the rapper T.I., alleging their song copies Gaye’s 1977 hit “Got to Give It Up.” Jurors heard from Thicke and Pharrell, who denied they copied Gaye’s song. Much of the trial focused on detailed comparisons of the two songs.

Casino appeals ruling favoring Trumps in name lawsuit ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Donald Trump won’t rest until his name is off every last vestige of the Atlantic City casino empire he once owned. The owners of the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort on Friday appealed a court order in favor of Trump and his daughter, Ivanka, in a lawsuit seeking to strip their name from the casino. Trump Entertainment Resorts – which the real estate mogul and reality TV star no longer runs – filed the appeal in U.S. District Court in Delaware of a Feb. 20 ruling enabling the Trumps to move forward with their lawsuit in state court. The Trumps say Trump Entertainment allowed its two Atlantic City casinos to fall into disrepair. That, the Trumps say, damages their personal brand.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS TV personality Willard Scott is 81. Actor Daniel J. Travanti is 75. Bassist Chris White of The Zombies is 72. Singer Peter Wolf of The J. Geils Band is 69. Actor John Heard is 69. Keyboardist Matthew Fisher of Procol Harum is 69. Guitarist Ernie Isley of the Isley Brothers is 63. Actor Bryan Cranston (“Breaking Bad,” ‘’Malcolm in the Middle”) is 59. Singer Taylor Dayne is 53. Actor

Bill Brochtrup (“NYPD Blue”) is 52. Comedian Wanda Sykes is 51. Drummer Randy Guss of Toad the Wet Sprocket is 48. Actress Rachel Weisz is 44. Singer Sebastien Izambard of Il Divo is 42. Singer Hugo Ferreira of Tantric is 41. Actress Jenna Fisher (“The Office”) is 41. Actor TJ Thyne (“Bones”) is 40. Actress Laura Prepon (“Orange is the New Black”) is 35.

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Stk#: J150615-A, Loaded, Moon, Nav, 78K Miles

21,977

15,788

2013 Kia Sorento Stk#: D150247-A, 32K Miles

16,997

14,997

Stk#: J150462-A, Turbo, Moon Roof, NAV, 38K Miles

Stk#: J150293-A, Clean

21,977

Stk#: J150626-A, Moon Roof

2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4x4 Hard Top

Stk#: D150201-A, Chrome, Moon, Loaded, Nav

2009 Ford Edge LTD 4x4

2011 Hyundai Sonata LTD

9,977

2010 Dodge Challenger RT Hemi

Stk#: J150771-C, Moon Roof

2009 Chevy Malibu LT $

21,788

Stk#: C150061-B, Moon Roof, Low Certiﬁed Miles

Stk#: J150334-A, Loaded, Moon

2006 Chrysler Town & Country Touring

2009 Mercedes ML350 4x4 Stk#: D150155-B, Loaded, Moon, 65K Miles

2008 Nissan Pathﬁnder SE 4x4

2005 Dodge Ram SLT Quad 4x4 Hemi Stk#: J150672-A, Loaded, Moon, Nav, 37K Miles

21,788

17,997

2012 Nissan Rogue SL 4x4 Stk#: D150046-A, Loaded, Moon, Nav, 26K Miles

Stk# D40810-B2: Leather, Moon Roof

2008 Honda Accord EXL

2012 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

2013 VW Beetle TDI

21,488

14,997

2012 Chrysler Town & Country Touring Stk#: C150154-A, Loaded, Nav, Dvd’s, Certiﬁed Car

17,988

2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT

2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4 Stk#: C150150-A, Loaded, DVD, Moon

32,997

Stk#: J150771-C, Moon, 60K Miles

14,998

2008 Dodge Charger RT

2011 Nissan Maxima V6

2013 Dodge Charger RT AWD

Stk#: J150307-A, Loaded, Moon

Stk#: D150111-A, Moon, 33K Miles, Certiﬁesd

2008 GMC Yukon Denali

2012 Mazda CX-9 4x4 G/Touring

Stk#: D150284-A, Loaded, Moon, Nav

Stk#: J150760-A, Loaded, 16K Miles, Moon, Nav, DVD

17,996

24,997

Stk#: D40812-C, Loaded, 34K Miles, Nav, Chromes

2005 Chrysler 300C

14,998

Stk#: C40200-A, V8 Hemi, Loaded, 70K Miles

9,998

17,998

2007 Toyota Camry SE Stk#: J150626-A, Moon

10,488

2006 Subaru Tribeca 4x4 Stk#: J150656-A, Moon

10,777

26,998

2014 Toyota Camry SE

2011 Ram Crew 4x4 Lariat

Stk#: J150331-A, 24K Miles

Stk#: D150154-A, Loaded, Nav, Certiﬁed

18,488

31,577

2012 VW EOS Hard Top Convert. Stk#: C150087-A, Loaded, 27K Miles

21,998

2010 Ford Explorer AWD Eddie Baur

2012 BMW X5 4x4

Stk#: J150831-A, Loaded, Moon, 40K Miles, 3rd Seat

Stk#: J150456-A, Loaded, Moon, Nav, Diesel

19,997

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ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Metalmaster Roofmaster is a large union commercial sheet metal and roofing contractor located in McHenry, IL, that is seeking a candidate for an immediate, full time position of Accounting Administrative Assistant. Candidates must have a great attitude and be proficient in working with numbers and have strong computer skills. Excellent communication skills with good number aptitude and excellent computer skills are necessary. Job duties would include providing support in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accounting, payroll and special projects. Must be proficient with Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Familiarity with Accounting programs such as Maxwell, ACT! And QuickBooks is an advantage. We offer a full benefit package that includes 401(k) and health insurance. Email: HR@Metalmaster.us

(ENTRY LEVEL) Metalmaster Roofmaster is a large commercial sheet metal & roofing contractor located in McHenry, IL, that is seeking a candidate for an immediate, full time position of Entry-Level or Experienced Service Estimator. Candidates must have a great attitude & strong dedication to learning & growing within the company. Duties include printing blueprints, plans & specifications, obtaining material quotes & sub-contractor quotes, estimating, searching for leads & possess excellent organizational, verbal & written communication skills. Must be proficient w/ Microsoft programs. Familiarity w/reading blueprints & construction detail knowledge is a plus. We offer a full benefit package that includes 401(k) & health insurance. E-mail: HR@Metalmaster.us

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DENTAL ASSISTANT? Call the: McHenry County Workforce Youth Program for more information at: 815-206-5201 and apply today! *must be ages 18-21 and meet eligibility requirements.*

Medical Assistant? Call the: McHenry County Workforce Youth Program for more information at: 815-206-5201 and apply today! *must be ages 18-21 and meet eligibility requirements.* Plastics

MATERIAL HANDLER 2nd Shift Check out the Help Desk Technician Training Program! Attend classes to earn your CompTIA A+ Certification, receive a paid internship, and more! Call the: McHenry County Workforce Youth Program for more information at: 815-206-5201 and apply today! *must be ages 18-21 and meet eligibility requirements.*

CUSTOM APPLICATOR Experience preferred. Applicator license or able to obtain. CDL Class B tank endorsement required. Good benefits, 401K. Call 815-678-6701 or apply in person at Crop Production Services 7614 Route 173, Richmond

Customer Service Representative Engineered Ceramics of Gilberts, IL is seeking a 1st shift full-time Customer Service Representative. Responsibilities will include data entry and general clerical/administrative tasks. Preferred applicants will have: high school diploma or higher; minimum 3-5 years customer service experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software; experience with ERP software. Please visit http://bit.ly/1Dx3Tx7 for a detailed job description. Interested applicants can send their resume to: pwittmer@selee.com

Do you need your GED? Check out the GED Program at the McHenry County Workforce Youth Program! Attend classes with our certified teacher to prepare for the GED, work on your career goals, and receive a paid internship! Call the: Youth Program for more information at: 815-206-5201 and apply today! *must be ages 18-21 and meet eligibility requirements.* JOBS ANNOUNCEMENTS STUFF VEHICLES REAL ESTATE SERVICES LEGALS Find it all right here in Community Classified

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WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE Full Time Warehouse position in Hebron. Duties include packaging, picking orders, light assembly & shipping. Valid drivers license required. Starting at $9.50/hr. Call 815-648-1300 or email info@waimports.com

Responsibilities include mixing and blending raw materials, cleaning auxiliary equipment, and maintaining proper levels of material during the molding process. 3 years Injection molding exp. needed. Qualified candidate must be able to lift 55 lbs. Excellent pay and great benefits. Send resume to:

Chemtech Plastics, Inc. 765 Church Road Elgin, IL 60123 jobs@chemtechplastics.com EOE

Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant McHenry Township Fire Protection District The McHenry Township Fire Protection District is accepting applications for the position of Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to the Deputy Fire Chiefs. Applications can be obtained from the District Headquarters Administrative Office located at 3610 W. Elm Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 or from the District's Website at mtfpd.org. The application and a resume must be delivered to the District Headquarters Administrative Office, 3610 W. Elm Street McHenry, Illinois no later than 5:00pm on Mon., March 30, 2015. Emails will not be accepted. The McHenry Township Fire Protection District is an equal opportunity employer.

wanted for self-storage/ truck rental business. Fri, Sat & Sun hours, approx. 20 hours a week. Employment Requirements: Clerical / computer skills with attention to details. Shur-Lock Self Storage 847-223-2400 Application/resume accepted Mon-Thurs in office or via email shurlock45@gmail.com

CAREGIVERS At Visiting Angels of Crystal Lake we're expanding our team of LiveIn and Overnight Wake Shift nonmedical caregivers. Live-In shifts are 24 hours in a client's home, including personal time and private sleep space. Overnight wake shifts are typically 8-12 hours. If you are a professional caregiver, or have at least one year of caring for an adult family member or friend, we invite you to apply online at: www.va175.ersp.biz/employment

815-728-0765 Lost cell phone, I Phone 5s gold plated back, lost area of S.120 & Chapel Hill Rd. Reward, Amy 815-276-1401

includes Saturday & Sunday, 2 evenings per week. Algonquin salon. Email resume: info@salon37.com

Please fax resume to: (267)-203-7067

Woodstock's Newest Apartment Community FREE – Pool & Fitness Membership Clubhouse with WIFI Apartment Features Include water, sewer & garbage services Pet friendly Very clean & maintained

Woodstock Studio $585/mo+sec. Efficiency $550/mo + sec.1BR $650/mo + sec, all 3 furn'd w/all utils incl. No Pets. 815-509-5876

1 Bedroom Apt, 1st floor and garage in Huntley area. Must move in before March 15th . WW II Veteran. 847-812-1667

ALGONQUIN - 2 BEDROOM

Crystal Lake 1 Bedroom

2nd floor, $800/mo, no pets/smkg. Heated, near metra, garage avail. Small building. 815-344-5797

Crystal Lake 1BR Garden Apt Heat, water, garb incl. $775/mo. Pets extra. 847-707-3800

Fox Lake Garden Apt, $715

Large 1BR, utilties included except electric, laundry, storage, no dogs. Agent Owned 815-814-3348

651 Juniper Lane Off W. Algonquin & Frank Rd. 3 Homes on Open House in Villas of Boulder Ridge

Wonder Lake Garden Apt.

It is a Hampton model with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, full finished basement for $299,500.

WOODSTOCK Hurry On In...... 1 and 2 Bedroom Apts Autumnwood ! Elevator Bldgs.

Silver Creek ! Garage Incl. Rents starting as low as $700 per month

815-334-9380 www.cunat.com Woodstock 1BR $645, 2BR $745 2BR $785 All appliances, A/C, balcony, on site laundry, no pets. 847-382-2313 ~ 708-204-3823 woodstocknorthwestapartments.com

Woodstock Quiet Adult Living 2BR 1st floor Apt includes heat, laundry, storage on premise, no smoking. Well cared for building, $775/mo. Available now. 815-206-4573

Jackie Reed Re/Max Unlimited Northwest 847-347-2435 Publisher's Notice: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation of discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD tollfree at 1-800-669-9777. The tollfree telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

2.5 bath, appliances, W/D, 2 car garage. 630-975-1031

McHenry HEBRON 2 BEDROOM Includes heat, no pets/smoking in building, $780 + security. 815-355-2158

FUTURE:

Brand NEW townhomes for rent 2BR, 2.5BA, 2 car attached garage Pets OK, 24 hr. maintenance.

815/363-0322 815/307-4884 McHenry Irish Prairie, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, features; W/D, Fireplace, garage, $875/mo. Avail 4-1 815-388-5793 Woodstock: 2BR, 1.5BA, TH, full basement, 1 car gar, with opener, concrete patio, yard, full kitchen, with all appliances. No pets $1000/mo. 630-514-4956

McHenry County Orthopaedics Immediate openings for

FINANCIAL / COLLECTION REPRESENTATIVE Exemplary applicant to perform patient accounting functions including collections, charge / payment posting and patient / insurance inquires.

WOODSTOCK 3 BEDROOM

Please fax resume to: 815-356-5262

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

Quiet bldg, incl heat, no pets. $850 + sec. 847-526-4435

MARENGO 1 BEDROOM $550/mo incl water & garbage. $550 sec dep. 815-651-6445

CRYSTAL LAKE OPEN HOUSE SUN, MAR 8 1PM - 4PM

2BR & 3BR, 1.5BA, no garage. No pets/smkg. 815-558-6924 Marengo: 2 bdrm unit avail. $750. All appl W/D, Dishwasher & micro furnished. Cent. Air. No pets/no smoking. Sec. Dep., lease req. Tenant pays electric, cable. 847-347-1437 McHenry $199 Move-In Special Large 1BR, from $749. 2BR, 1.5BA from $839. Appl, carpet and laundry. 815-385-2181

W/D, no pets. $750/mo + sec. 815-970-1262

Female Caregiver Needed, Cary, IL , Lift 40 lbs, 8AM-4PM. M-F $13hr, 847-639-1996 after 6pm

3 bedroom, 1.5 bath NEW - hardwood floors NEW - roof NEW - windows NEW furnace NEW A/C NEW hot water NEW appliances.

OPEN HOUSE Sat/Sun 9am - 3pm

$369,900 Marilou Geib Charles Rutenberg Realty 815-861-1816

Lake In The Hills

Sunday, March 8 1:00PM – 4:00PM 5 Juniper Ct.

McHENRY 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms!

HARVARD ~ 2BR, 1BA

LITH - 3BR, 2BA House for rent. 2 car garage, deck, fence, small pets ok. $1650 dep, $1650 rent. $50 nonrefundable background check. 847-809-4793

MARENGO/HARVARD AREA 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 4 miles NE of Marengo on 5 acres. 30X35' garage bldg. $1350/mo + sec. Available April 1st. 312-337-7054

Off W. Algonquin & Frank Rd. 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, English Basement, Premium Lot, Augusta Model, Located in Boulder Ridge $399,900 Mimi Geiger The Mimi Geirger Team Phone: 847-302-3991

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Call to advertise 877-264-CLAS (2527)

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CENTER UNIT NO. 2, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 3, 1934 AS DOCUMENT NO. 111934, IN BOOK 8 OF PLATS, PAGE 13, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PROPERTY INDEX NO.: 09-07-326-027 Commonly known as: 4313 EAST LAKE SHORE DRIVE, WONDER LAKE, ILLINOIS 60097 NOW, THEREFORE, you are further notified to file your appearance in the Office of the Clerk of the Court 3-27above stated on or before 15, 2015, and if you fail to do so or do not otherwise make your appearance on or before said date, this cause may be heard and judgment entered as prayed for in said Complaint without further notice. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at my office in Woodstock, Illinois, this 13th day of February, 2015. /s/ Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Circuit Court McHenry County, Illinois FRANKS, GERKIN & McKENNA, P.C. Our File No. 110.900 Attorney for Plaintiffs 19333 E. Grant Hwy. P.O. Box 5 Marengo, IL 60152 (815) 923-2107 (Published in the Northwest Herald February 21, 28, March 7, 2015.) NW 6033

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4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 3 car garage

W/D, 2 car gar, 1 block to beach and Lippold Park. $1200/mo or $122K to Buy. 608-697-1250

Remodeled, W/D, 2.5 car, fenced yard, patio, no pets/smkg, close to school, $850/mo. 815-404-0698

MARENGO 5 ACRES $35,000 down. $400/mo, 3 years Zoned AG-1, nice building site. I HAVE PERMIT TO BUILD POLE BUILDING NOW & HOUSE LATER. 600' road frontage with great views $135,000 815-568-0008

KINGS GATE SUB. 1693 Driftwood Ln.

Crystal Lake ~ 2 Bedroom

Marengo TH Type of Apt.

McHenry 2BR, 2 nd Floor

Adopting your newborn is a gift we'll treasure. Secure, endless love awaits your newborn. Exp. paid. Maria & John 877-321-9494

828 Newport $179,900

Crystal Lake Quiet 1st Flr 2BR 2 bath, appl, W/D, garage. $76,900 847-212-5643

ISLAND LAKE 2 BEDROOM

CDL Class B tank endorsement required. Employment from mid to late April thru June. 60+ hours per week, depending on weather. Retirees encouraged to apply. Call 815-678-6701 or apply in person at: Crop Production Services 7614 Route 173, Richmond

ISLAND LAKE For Sale By Owner

Lakemoor Farms 3BR

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Supplies Limited Quiet, clean building w/storage, laundry and parking, $800/mo. 847-401-3242

Lake in the Hills

2 spaces, 10x10 for $250. 9x13 for $250, 9x17 for $275. Incl reception area, outdoor sign, conference room. All utilities except phone. 815-363-0808

Large eat in kitchen, updated, bath. $705/mo incl all utilities. Agent owned, no dogs. 815-814-3348

DENTAL ASSISTANT High quality service oriented McHenry County office looking for a FT dental assistant with experience (in any of the dental specialties) to join our winning team. Must be energetic, positive, compassionate & have excellent customer service skills. Competitive wage & excellent benefits.

WILLOW BROOKE

McHenry ~ Route 120

Studio-One-Two Bedrooms

Heat, water, garbage included, balcony, $765/mo. 815-529-3782

ASST. MANAGERS & COOKS

RESTORATION TECHNICIAN Automotive restoration Shop seeking Automotive Technician. Candidate must have skills in mechanical assembly. Metal working skills a plus. Looking for motivated, independent worker. Call: 224-422-0644

$300 REWARD!

CRYSTAL LAKE 1 BEDROOM

Restaurant Wings Etc. now hiring FT & PT... Apply within: 5899 NW Hwy. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 or email: WingsEtcMOD@ WingsEtcStr10.comcastbiz.net

CAT “ZEUS”

On Wed, February 4 at Wonder Lake Vet. Male, all black with injured right front leg, walks with a limp.

ASSISTANT MANAGER

RECEPTIONIST Interested in a career as a

CLASSIFIED 1

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS STATE BANK, Plaintiff, vs. FIRST MIDWEST BANK F/K/A McHENRY STATE BANK, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 12TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1994, AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 13014; WONDER CENTER PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD LIEN CLAIMANTS; Defendants

As a service to you -- our valued readers -- we offer the following information. This newspaper will never knowingly accept any advertisement that is illegal or considered fraudulent. If you have questions or doubts about any ads on these pages, we advise that before responding or sending money ahead of time, you check with the local Attorney General's Consumer Fraud Line and/or the Better Business Bureau. They may have records or documented complaints that will serve to caution you about doing business with these advertisers. Also be advised that some phone numbers published in these ads may require an extra charge. In all cases of questionable value, such as promises or guaranteed income from work-at-home programs, money to loan, etc., if it sounds too good to be true -- it may in fact be exactly that. Again, contact the local and/or national agency that may be able to provide you with some background on these companies. This newspaper cannot be held responsible for any negative consequences that occur as a result of you doing business with these advertisers.

No. 15 CH 181 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite Affidavit having been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS HEREIN GIVEN YOU, FIRST MIDWEST BANK F/K/A McHENRY STATE BANK, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 12TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1994, AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 13014; WONDER CENTER PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; Unknown Owners and NonRecord Lien Claimants;, Defendants in the above-entitled action, that an action is now pending in this Court as shown above, wherein the Plaintiff seeks to foreclose a mortgage made to STATE BANK, with respect to the following described real estate: LOT 12 IN BLOCK 11 IN WONDER

2003 Pontiac Grand Prix GT, 1 owner, garage kept, 97,000K Excellent Cond. Great for student $5298 815-322-3303

2001 Ford Excursion XLT 7.3 L Diesel, 147K Miles $12500 obo, Call for Details 815-321-3474

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POLISH LADY will clean your Home/Office. FREE ESTIMATES. The McHenry County Workforce Youth Program is NOW HIRING for the MANUFACTURING Careers Internship Program! This program includes Forklift Training, OSHA 10-hour Safety Training, and a PAID internship at a manufacturing company! Call 815-206-5201 and apply today! *must be ages 18-21 and meet eligibility requirements.*

Great References. 224-858-4515

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Contact the Better Business Bureau www.chicago.bbb.org - or Federal Trade Commission www.ftc.gov

IMPORT CUSTOMER SERVICE / EXPORT CUSTOMER SERVICE

Send resume & details: mkamdar@worldwidelp.com

The Highlands Apartments 1 & 2 bedroom, pets OK W/D in unit, garages Free pool / fitness

815-678-4727 The Villas of Lake In The Hills Apartments

Brand New! Now Leasing!

CALL FOR DETAILS 2601 Village Hll Dr., Lake In The Hills, IL.

Community Classified 877-264-CLAS (2527) www.NWHerald.com

Wonder Lake Full House Priviliges Furnished room, W/D, free cable & Wifi. All utilities incl, no smoking. $500/mo. 815-219-3101

Wonder Lake Fully Furnished Renting weekly/monthly. $175/wk or $700/mo, all utilities incl + ref. 815-403-4005

HEBRON - Offices available for lease to professionals in Hebron. Reply: lduros@nuyounulifellc.com

Professionally Managed by Ludwig And Company

Woodstock: 1750sf. Shop and Office w/restroom, Shop has 10 x 10 door, Great for small contractor $950/mo. 630-514-4956

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CRYSTAL LAKE-WALKUP 1 Space for Sub-Lease, 400 square feet for $465.00. Includes reception area, wi-fi, and all utilities, except phone. 815-382-0718

(847) 458-0050

WE'VE GOT IT!

Crystal Lake: shared kitchen & bath, near lake, FREE Wi Fi, $570/mo., all utilities included 815-703-8259

1 Bedrooms $700 2 Bedrooms $843 3 Bedrooms $971 * Income Restrictions Apply *

Worldwide Logistic Partners is a NVOCC, therefore knowledge of HB/L, MB/L, Pre-Alert, Billings & E-mails to overseas agents is very important. Attention to detail Excellent time management and problem solving ability Able to meet deadlines Shows professionalism while remaining calm under pressure Outgoing and positive work attitude Superior Customer Service and problem solving skills Highly motivated team player

RICHMOND

Lake In The Hills $399,900

5 Juniper Ct. Mimi Geiger The Mimi Geiger Team 847-302-3991

SUN

1pm-4pm

Lake In The Hills $299,500

651 Juniper Lane SUN Jackie Reed Re/Max Unlimited Northwest 847-347-2435

1pm-4pm

Crystal Lake $369,900

1693 Driftwood Lane SUN 1pm - 4pm Marilou Geib Charles Rutenberg Realty 815-861-1816 To Advertise Your Open House Listing Call 815-455-4800 Mon.- Fri. 8:00am-5:00pm DEADLINE: Wednesday @ 1:00pm

2 CLASSIFIED • Saturday, March 7, 2015 • Section D • Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com 2015 Subaru Forester Limited 500 miles, remote start, speaker kit, auto-dim mirror w/Homelink, great car! $27,900 847-660-9124

!!!!!!!!!!!

All season, 215/60R16 $25/1 Tire 815-236-8441

I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs

Mechanics Car Creeper

1990 & Newer

1992 – 1500 Chevy, Red, Manual, 6 cyl. $1800 815-353-7272

1999 Ford Taurus SE – For Parts Best Offer, You Tow, 847-658-5659

Good Year Eagle GT TIRE

Good condition - $10. 815-363-9636

Rims - Chrome Pontiac Grand AM,15” with brand new tires, $200/obo. Mercedes rims, fits all, 17”, $150/obo. 847-409-5446

A-1 AUTO

Will beat anyone's price by $300.

CAR, TRUCK, SUV,

MOST CASH WILL BEAT ANY QUOTE GIVEN!! $400 - $2000

National 1 Prize $10,000 Local Prize $500.00 !!!!!!!!!

Qualifications for Entry into Contest !!!!!!!!!

Have to live in or go to McHenry County High School

Student Age 14 - 18 Deadline April 1, 2015